Carmen Sandiego - The Final Caper

Mini Chapter - The Letters

You asked, I delivered. Here are what I think the letters Carmen would write would look like.

Players Letter:

Dear Player,

I'm sorry for making this so complicated for you, I just couldn't risk you, or anyone really, reading this letter before it was time. You're smart. I'm sure you've figured out what happened. I didn't want to do this to you at such a young age (even if I can only guess it) but I can't go on anymore. After so much betrayal I barely know who to trust anymore. I only trust you, Zack and Ivy. Shadowsan was the last straw and it drove me to the edge. You are the smartest person I know, do something meaningful with your life. There is a bank account attached to this email with enough money to last you for years of university. I would add enough to pay for your tuition; however, I have no doubt you will get a scholarship to any uni of your choice.

I am sorry for this. I hope you can recover emotionally and have a normal life.

-Your friend, Red

Shadowsan's Letter:

Hey teach,

I get you were following orders, but I can't trust you anymore. You should have told me, and not let Coach Brunt do it. Please know it wasn't only you who drove me to this point. Keep chasing VILE, but leave the rest of the crew out of it.

-Sandiego

Zack's Letter:

Dear Zack,

I know you aren't one for sappiness, so I'll try to not get too emotional. No promises though. You were an awesome getaway driver, and you have saved my skin more times than I can count. Ever since my first caper you were there. I'm sorry to have dragged you away from racing but I hope I can help put you back on the track. Enclosed in your envelope is a check for $50,000. Use it to help keep you guys afloat. Also enclosed is Stirling Stirling's number. Call him when you're ready. Leave the crime business. Get your lives straight. I'm sorry to leave you with this but I'm hoping that this will help you move on.

-Your friend, Carmen

Ivy's Letter:

Dear Ivy,

I have a feeling you may take this the hardest. Please don't linger on me and move on. You are a wonderful mechanic and can do wonderful things in the world. That's why I'm leaving you the HQ. Zack has an opportunity to go back to racing, and no doubt you would want to join him. So travel, win races, and when all is said and done you can come back here to relax and unwind. If it's too painful for you to stay here, then sell the place and use the money. I wish it didn't come to this, but it has. Stop being thieves and go back to your real passions. I'm sorry I kept you away from it for so long.

-Carm

Shadowsan had gone into his room to read his letter. The twins had stayed on the couch, reading their letters together, Ivy crying in his lap as she read. I was reading mine, tears coming to my eyes as well. I didn't want to pry so I had turned off audio on the surveillance. I wasn't paying attention until Zack sent through a message.

"Can you come back on? I think we all need to talk."

I connected back to the speakers and made my presence clear. Zack tried to get up.

"I'm going to get Shadowsan, I'll be right back."

Ivy let out another sob and hugged Zack harder. Feeling a need to try and help I piped up.

"I'll go let him know."

I switched from room to room, trying to find Shadowsan. After checking every room, I noticed something I missed before. His letter was sitting on his bed. I switched back to the living room and spoke again.

"Shadowsan is gone. His letter is on his bed but there's no trace of him."

We talked for hours. We didn't reveal every detail of our letters, but we all got the gist. Zack wanted to read Shadowsans, but I advised against it. With everything else that had happened, I didn't think Ivy could take it. That night we all fell into a fitful sleep.

Sorry it's not longer but I didn't plan to write any more for tonight and I'm going to bed in like an hour. Hope you guys enjoy! As always, feedback is welcome!