2009-06-11, 02:48 AM
Entry 31. June 14, 2009.
[x] Demand more answers from Patrick NOW.
"Absolutely. This has gone way too far now. He either explains or we're gone. This is just...just...unbelievable... They've been my friends ever since I started school. They were always willing to help me out... And now they're gone... Murdered... Melanie and I could be next."
Felix whispers in Melanie's ear, "It's going to be alright Mel. I need to get up to talk to Patrick. If I don't get some answers, we're getting out of this first chance we get. Stay strong. I love you." He kisses her forehead and gets up to talk with Patrick and Clinton.
In the seating area off the kitchen, Felix sits down with the two men. A look of fierce resolution now burning in his eyes. "Patrick. Answers. Now. What is going on? Was my father involved in this?" Felix gets down to business. "Felix I...I am so sorry... We never imagined he would go this far. I can imagine how you must be feeling right now..." Patrick responds. "Don't patronize me, you bastard. You can't even begin to imagine. Those two were my friends since elementary school. They were a happy couple. THEY WERE GOOD, INNOCENT PEOPLE!" he roars. "I'm sorry..." Patrick repeats. "SHUT UP! AND NOW I HAVE TO ACCEPT MY FATHER IS A MURDERER? YOU'RE REALLY TELLING ME YOU CAN UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM FEELING RIGHT NOW? TELL ME WHEN WERE TWO OF YOUR BEST FRIENDS MURDERED BY YOUR FATHER?" Felix's rage grows out of control.
"Felix... They were the wrong words to say. You are right. I can't imagine. I can't understand. But you must calm down. Your father is far more dangerous than we imagined."
"I'm listening. Everything now. I'm all in or Melanie and I are gone."
"We believe your father's diary contains his notes about Anthony's and his project at NewFuture. All of its secrets are stored within it. Whoever stole it now knows what Chad has been working on, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to get it back and remove those in his way."
"Who could have known about his diary? I heard the burglar say, "He said it was in here" or something like that."
"I think it is time I told you the story about your mother."
Just as Patrick makes his most curious statement, the news reporter catches all of their attention.
"Breaking news! Small town tragedy! The two young victims of a grisly shooting, Joseph MacQuire 20 and Tiffany Sanders 19, were found dead this morning in a small restaurant called Speedy Sam's. Witnesses from yesterday state that they saw two strange men enter the local diner in the evening. The two men apparently had never been seen inside before and came in only mere hours before closing time. Witnesses think it is very likely they were checking the place out to commit this terrible crime after closing. Their whereabouts and motive remain unclear.
One eye witness recognized a long time resident of Gledenberg, Felix Legard, leave with the two mysterious men. Police already have the Legard residence locked down and are investigating it this very moment. His whereabouts, along with his father's, Chad Legard, remain unknown as well. If you have seen either of them, please call the police immediately. Stay tuned for more on this shocking story."
"Good lord," Patrick says, horrified as the story turns to a new chapter; "This is bad. Chad's actions have managed to get the police after us." Melanie can be heard breaking down in an uncontrollable crying fit. Felix remains speechless. "I'm getting my daughter out of this, Pat. Neither of us were seen. Suspicion isn't on us. It's not too late to get her away from this!" Clinton suddenly makes his presence known again. "Dammit, Clint. We can't lose you now!" Patrick responds. "SCREW OUR PLANS. SCREW YOU. MY FAMILY COMES FIRST!" Clinton reveals his temper. Clinton walks over to Melanie and grabs her by the arm. "We're getting out of here, Melanie. Come on!" he yells. Melanie screams, her tear-stained face emphasizing the tragedy around them, "NO! I won't leave Felix! No please no... I beg you no... I'm scared. I'm so scared... Please don't take us apart..." Clinton forcibly pulls and drags her towards the door. "What do you plan to do? How do you plan to get back? You can't do this!" Patrick yells. Felix stands up.
[] Punch Patrick out and steal his keys.
[] Do your best to cool the situation down.
[] Run over to Melanie and protect her.
What are the voices inside Felix's head telling him to do?
[x] Demand more answers from Patrick NOW.
"Absolutely. This has gone way too far now. He either explains or we're gone. This is just...just...unbelievable... They've been my friends ever since I started school. They were always willing to help me out... And now they're gone... Murdered... Melanie and I could be next."
Felix whispers in Melanie's ear, "It's going to be alright Mel. I need to get up to talk to Patrick. If I don't get some answers, we're getting out of this first chance we get. Stay strong. I love you." He kisses her forehead and gets up to talk with Patrick and Clinton.
In the seating area off the kitchen, Felix sits down with the two men. A look of fierce resolution now burning in his eyes. "Patrick. Answers. Now. What is going on? Was my father involved in this?" Felix gets down to business. "Felix I...I am so sorry... We never imagined he would go this far. I can imagine how you must be feeling right now..." Patrick responds. "Don't patronize me, you bastard. You can't even begin to imagine. Those two were my friends since elementary school. They were a happy couple. THEY WERE GOOD, INNOCENT PEOPLE!" he roars. "I'm sorry..." Patrick repeats. "SHUT UP! AND NOW I HAVE TO ACCEPT MY FATHER IS A MURDERER? YOU'RE REALLY TELLING ME YOU CAN UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM FEELING RIGHT NOW? TELL ME WHEN WERE TWO OF YOUR BEST FRIENDS MURDERED BY YOUR FATHER?" Felix's rage grows out of control.
"Felix... They were the wrong words to say. You are right. I can't imagine. I can't understand. But you must calm down. Your father is far more dangerous than we imagined."
"I'm listening. Everything now. I'm all in or Melanie and I are gone."
"We believe your father's diary contains his notes about Anthony's and his project at NewFuture. All of its secrets are stored within it. Whoever stole it now knows what Chad has been working on, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to get it back and remove those in his way."
"Who could have known about his diary? I heard the burglar say, "He said it was in here" or something like that."
"I think it is time I told you the story about your mother."
Just as Patrick makes his most curious statement, the news reporter catches all of their attention.
"Breaking news! Small town tragedy! The two young victims of a grisly shooting, Joseph MacQuire 20 and Tiffany Sanders 19, were found dead this morning in a small restaurant called Speedy Sam's. Witnesses from yesterday state that they saw two strange men enter the local diner in the evening. The two men apparently had never been seen inside before and came in only mere hours before closing time. Witnesses think it is very likely they were checking the place out to commit this terrible crime after closing. Their whereabouts and motive remain unclear.
One eye witness recognized a long time resident of Gledenberg, Felix Legard, leave with the two mysterious men. Police already have the Legard residence locked down and are investigating it this very moment. His whereabouts, along with his father's, Chad Legard, remain unknown as well. If you have seen either of them, please call the police immediately. Stay tuned for more on this shocking story."
"Good lord," Patrick says, horrified as the story turns to a new chapter; "This is bad. Chad's actions have managed to get the police after us." Melanie can be heard breaking down in an uncontrollable crying fit. Felix remains speechless. "I'm getting my daughter out of this, Pat. Neither of us were seen. Suspicion isn't on us. It's not too late to get her away from this!" Clinton suddenly makes his presence known again. "Dammit, Clint. We can't lose you now!" Patrick responds. "SCREW OUR PLANS. SCREW YOU. MY FAMILY COMES FIRST!" Clinton reveals his temper. Clinton walks over to Melanie and grabs her by the arm. "We're getting out of here, Melanie. Come on!" he yells. Melanie screams, her tear-stained face emphasizing the tragedy around them, "NO! I won't leave Felix! No please no... I beg you no... I'm scared. I'm so scared... Please don't take us apart..." Clinton forcibly pulls and drags her towards the door. "What do you plan to do? How do you plan to get back? You can't do this!" Patrick yells. Felix stands up.
[] Punch Patrick out and steal his keys.
[] Do your best to cool the situation down.
[] Run over to Melanie and protect her.
What are the voices inside Felix's head telling him to do?
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