Reminiscence Of A Dreadful Past Episode 1

The rain drops slammed against the windshield of the car. The rain curtain was so dense that it was almost impossible to distinguish the road. But Nadia could remember precisely every stone in every path of that old town

Nadia Nilsen

Seems like nothing has changed here...the weather is as welcoming as always

As the houses of Riverford appeared to get closer on the bumpy road, Nadia's stomach became slightly upset remembering the last time she visited the town

Nadia Nilsen

Is hard to believe that 10 years passed since I was here last. This town seems to be frozen in time...

She took a brief look at all the melancholic shops and the rusty signs. The rain intensified as Nadia got closer to the entrance of her family's farm

The lights of the police truck of the old Sheriff Drake Johnson, parked in front of the house, were barely noticeable under the heavy rain

Nadia Nilsen

I'm still not prepared to face this...

She said to herself, with a knot on her stomach as her body started shivering to the sight of the crime scene tape covering the entrance of the house

Nadia Nilsen

Come on...you gotta face reality and stop running away...

She jumped out of the car after gaining some courage. Feeling the big cold raindrops pouring all over her body as knives, increasing the pain on her heart, she walked to the entrance of the house

Just after a few steps the figure of an old fat guy ducking under the tape made her heart skip a bit. The old Sheriff Johnson was now staring at her with wide open eyes, breathless after the physical effort made

Sheriff Drake Johnson

Well, well, well...look at that! The youngest of the Nilsen is back in town!

He pulled her under the porch roof and embraced her warmly, making Nadia shed tears that mixed with the raindrops on her damped face

Sheriff Drake Johnson

What a shame that this is not a pleasant visit, my dear

He said catching the tears with his thumbs. Nadia smiled sourly to him

Nadia Nilsen

I couldn't even say goodbye to them, Drake...

All the strength she gathered to reach the town that she swore never to return to seemed to leave her body, making room for sorrow, desperation and guilt, that finally broke free uncontrollably

Nadia Nilsen

I wish I hadn't been so proud...I should had called them...this wouldn't had happened if I....

Sheriff Drake Johnson

Hold your horses right there! This is not your fault and there is nothing you could have done to avoid this, Nadia

Nadia Nilsen

That's true but...at least they would know how much I loved them...

Sheriff Drake Johnson

Oh, they knew, trust me. And they now can hear it directly from you as well. They will always be with you, taking care of you

Sheriff Drake Johnson

Whenever you feel like...talk to them, as they listen. They are now a part of you, they will live in your heart and your memories forever

He said with a wide smile, trying to calm her down, while Nadia's eyes, filled with tears, wandered all around the facade of the house. She blinked several times to clear up her vision, just to turn around and offer him a weak smile back

Sheriff Drake Johnson

Come on, I'll take you home with me. You can't enter this place yet. There is a lot of investigation left to do

Said the old Sheriff walking towards their cars, but Nadia's body paralyzed after hearing those words

Nadia Nilsen

Investigation? What kind of investigation is needed? You told me it was an accident!

The old man sighed and wrapped one arm around her shoulders driving her away from the door entrance. He stood there at the edge of the porch, eyes fixed on the floor and then back to Nadia

Sheriff Drake Johnson

Nadia, I...I couldn't say it to you...at least not on the phone

Nadia Nilsen

Drake...what happened to my parents?

He made a long pause that gave Nadia goosebumps. His eyes couldn't hide his pain and worry, he was visibly affected. When he appeared to regain enough strength to speak, looking back at Nadia.

Sheriff Drake Johnson

Stuart and Martha didn't have an accident, they...they were murdered