Episode 1: PT3

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Riverside Cave (Night)

NO ONES POV

A moonlit view of the forest and river, crickets chirping. Daniel is groaning in his sleep, clearly having a nightmare. The campfire, still alight, appears to be mysteriously affected by Daniel's groans and movements.

Daniel: Daaad... Dad... Where are we?

Sean wakes up, taking his arms from your sleeping body.

Sean: Daniel? Hey bro, wake up!

Sean wakes Daniel up with a shake.

Daniel: Sean? Sean? What happened... Where's Dad?

Sean: It's okay! You just had a bad dream. That's all...

Sean: You... You fortified our base so... we're safe! And look! Our fire is still roaring!

Daniel wipes the tears from his eyes, Sean gives Daniel a cuddle.

Sean: Daniel... We'll find a better place tomorrow, okay? And food too. I promise.

Daniel: You... Promise?

Sean: Promise.

They go back to sleep, and the screen fades.

State Route 7, Washington. The next day. The boys are back to walking along the road.

Sean: Look, it's easier now. We're going downhill. You just gotta keep walking.

Daniel: Oh yeah, that's better. Hey! Maybe we'll find a milkshake shop!

You: awesome! I'm dying for a milkshake actually Little Diaz.

Sean: Ah yes... The forest secret milkshake factory... Keep dreaming, dude.

Sean receives a message from Lyla - but the phone dies while Sean was checking the message.

Sean (inner monologue): Shit, my phone's dead. Heh, I'll just check it later.

Sean (inner monologue): This big brother stuff is more complicated when we're out here on our own...at least Y/N is out with us, making it easier for me.

Daniel: I can't wait to tell our secret adventure to Noah!

You chuckled ruffling Daniel's head.

Sean (inner monologue): What would Dad do, if he was still... Fuck!

Daniel: I hope Dad never sends us on a vacation without him again.

Eventually, a gas station sign comes into view.

Daniel: Hey! There's something ahead!

Sean: Yup! Must be the gas station we saw on that sign.

You: ughh finally!

They reach the corner of the parking lot.

Daniel: Finally... I thought we'd never get out of these woods alive.

Daniel: Awesome! I'm sooo hungry for real food right now.

Sean: I hear you... We're gonna get food... water... Plus a map. So we can find the best route.

Daniel: All right...

Sean: Hey, come on! I know last night was tough, but... tonight will be better. We swear.

Daniel: Yeah... I hope.

Sean has a moment of calm on the bench in front of the store.

Sean (inner monologue): Dad always had a thing for gas stations. We've stopped at so many on our road trips. He says they're all kind of the same, they feel familiar, almost like home... The same bad coffee, same nasty toilets, same food... but I don't feel at home at all.

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