With a shared understanding of their next course of action, Albert and Alvin resolved to follow up on the lead regarding the individual who had discovered Dan's body. As they retreated from the forest, their minds were already racing with plans and strategies to pursue this new avenue of investigation.

As Albert and Alvin approached the designated location, their eyes fell upon a woman engrossed in conversation with the man's wife. The woman exuded an air of authority, her long, perfectly styled hair framing her face with an aura of professionalism. She was clad in a sleek coat and pants, her demeanor poised and composed despite the gravity of the situation. A pair of sunglasses shielded her eyes, adding to her enigmatic presence.

Alvin's gaze shifted to Albert, a flicker of recognition passing between them as they realized that the woman before them was none other than Sara, a fellow investigation officer. Her reputation preceded her – known for her sharp intellect and unwavering dedication to her work, Sara was a formidable presence in the world of law enforcement.

Albert: Sara? ( His brows furrowed in a mixture of curiosity and uncertainty, puzzled by Sara's unexpected presence at the scene of the investigation. )

As Sara turned away from the conversation with the woman, a perplexed expression crossed her features as she caught sight of Albert and Alvin. With a moment of hesitation, she seemed to reconsider, then swiftly turned back towards them, determination flashing in her eyes.

Closing the distance with purposeful strides, Sara extended her hand in a greeting, a warm smile breaking across her face.

Sara: "Albert, Alvin," she said, her voice tinged with sincerity. "I didn't expect to see you both here.".

Albert: Albert's tense reply echoed the uncertainty that hung in the air, his words laced with a hint of apprehension. "Even me too," he murmured, his expression betraying the weight of the unexpected encounter with Sara.

"How are you supposed to be here?""What are you thinking about yourself?"

Sara: "I'm here because I received a tip about this case," she responded, her tone firm. "I thought I could offer my assistance."

Albert: "And who provided this tip?"

Sara: "I'm not supposed to tell you," she replied coolly, her tone firm. "I'm not assisting you."

Albert: Then why are you here? he demanded, his voice tinged with frustration. "What's your stake in this?"

Sara: Let's just say I have my reasons.

Albert: Albert's words carried a note of concern as he addressed Sara, his voice tinged with a sense of urgency. "Listen, Sara," he began, his tone measured yet firm. "You're in over your head with this. It's dangerous."

Sara: "For how long will I be a little girl?" she echoed, her voice firm. "I am an investigation officer now, and I am equal to you.

Albert: Albert's frustration boiled over as he reiterated his concerns, his voice laced with anger. "Don't you understand what I'm trying to say?" he demanded, his tone sharp with frustration.

Sara's frustration bubbled to the surface, her words tinged with a simmering anger.

Sara: "You're always a storm in my life," she retorted, her tone sharp with irritation. "Just go away and don't you dare step into my decisions. Who are you to interfere in my life?".

Albert: Albert's words cut through the tension like a beacon of clarity, his gaze locking in to her eyes. "I am your big brother,"

Sara: Sara's frustrated reply cut through the air, her words laced with anger and resentment.

"You're just a fucking step-brother, not more than that," she retorted, her tone biting with bitterness. "Just don't cross your limit.

As the gunshot reverberated through the air, Albert, Sara, and Alvin exchanged shocked glances, their hearts pounding with adrenaline as they raced inside to investigate the source of the sound.

Their worst fears were realized as they entered the house and came face to face with the grim scene before them. The man who had been an eyewitness to Dan's murder lay lifeless on the floor, a pool of blood spreading around him from the self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head.

The room was filled with a heavy silence, broken only by the sound of their own ragged breaths as they took in the sight before them. Albert's jaw clenched with a mixture of sorrow and frustration, his mind racing with unanswered questions about what could have driven the man to take such drastic action.

Sara's expression was a mask of shock and disbelief, her hands trembling as she reached for her radio to call for backup. Alvin stood frozen in place, his eyes fixed on the lifeless form on the floor, grappling with the grim reality of the scene before him.

In the wake of the tragedy, the trio found themselves grappling with a new layer of complexity in their investigation, haunted by the specter of yet another life lost to the darkness that had descended upon their community.

To the Next scene....

In the dimly lit office room, Albert, Sara, and Alvin sat in somber silence, their expressions grave as they awaited the arrival of George ( A black American ), the senior officer who had assigned them the case. When George entered the room, his presence commanded attention, his eyes scanning the trio with a sense of urgency and concern.

Taking a seat behind his desk, George fixed his gaze on Alvin, his expression tense with anticipation.

George: "Tell me exactly what happened at the scene," he demanded, his voice carrying a weight of authority.

Alvin took a deep breath, his mind racing as he recounted the events that had unfolded at the site of the eyewitness's suicide. With each word, he painted a vivid picture of the grim scene, describing the shock and horror that had gripped them upon discovering the man's lifeless body.

George: Are you sure that it is a suicide? Or else is there any something?

Alvin: ( Alvin hesitated for a moment before responding, his voice tinged with uncertainty. )

"It appeared to be a suicide," he began cautiously, "but given the circumstances surrounding Dan's murder and now this... I can't help but wonder if there's more to it."

Sara: "It's too coincidental," she added, her voice tight with concern. "We need to consider the possibility that there's something larger at play here."

George: "We can't afford to overlook anything," he said firmly. "We need to reexamine every detail of both cases and leave no stone unturned."

George warned that our headache would worsen if this turns out to be a murder. Give a brief explanation of Dan's situation first, and then, next to the suicide victim, examine if there is any relationship between the two. To tell the truth, we will be in danger if the case goes more than a week. And we won't have it easy with this. Exercise caution.

As they watched George leave, a palpable sense of urgency lingered in the air. Albert, Sara, and Alvin exchanged meaningful glances, silently reaffirming their commitment to the task at hand.

Alvin spoke up,...