Artem's Sweet Chapter 01-05
Overview
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Guide
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Inspection
Script
Discuss the divorce case of Octavio Fowler with Artem.
You: Octavio Fowler decided to go through with the formal divorce procedures!?
It's been a while since you last went to Juan's house to understand the situation.
Your worries about Juan have been gradually pushed to the side due to how busy work is until you hear new news from Artem's mouth...
Artem: He just called in the hopes that we can take on his case.
You: Us?
Artem: Yes. I want to hear your thoughts on this too.
Artem: Do you think we should accept his case?
You: I...
Your heart twists when you think back to the little boy who had previously broken down into tears.
You: (Looks like the time has come.)
You: (But, I don't know if Juan's willing to accept this outcome...)
You: I've made my decision, Artem.
You: I want to take this case.
Artem: All right. I'll go reply Octavio Fowler then.
Artem nods at your answer. He doesn't seem surprised by your choice.
You: You don't seem... bothered by my choice.
Artem: Yeah, because I knew you'd choose to accept the case.
Artem: We both want to help Juan as much as we can...
Artem: And taking on this case might just be the best way to help him.
Artem: Unfortunately...
You: I don't think I'm the right person to be taking this case...
Artem smiles, signaling for you to continue.
You: Because I'm worried that I might be influenced by my own feelings.
You: It's not professional to let emotions get in the way, especially as an attorney. Neither is it good for the client...
Artem: I understand your concerns...
Artem: We both want to help Juan to the best of our abilities, but...
He looks at you with slight hesitation.
You: What is it?
Artem: It's not very appropriate to be talking about things like these at work, but since we're free... I think we should talk.
Artem: Besides, we've been busy these past couple of days, and we haven't really had the time to talk to each other alone.
He hesitates, something rare enough on its own. He lightly taps his fingers on the table, looking troubled.
You: (That's true, we've been busy recently. But Artem didn't say anything about this before, either...)
You: (Is this because of Juan's parents?)
Artem: Do you think the split in Mr. and Mrs. Fowler's relationship has to do with how busy their jobs a...
Bang! The door slams open, cutting him short.
A figure barges in. It's Juan.
Juan Fowler: Mr. Lawyer, Miss [Player]! Can you do me a favor!?
Ask Juan Fowler what happened!
Juan's appearance cuts your conversion with Artem short.
He looks much calmer than before, and his eyes are still bright and full of hope.
Juan Fowler: Mr. Lawyer, Miss [Player]!
You: Juan? What are you doing here?
You: Don't tell me you snuck out again...
Juan Fowler: Of course not! I told my parents properly this time.
Juan Fowler: You're both good people, so it's safe!
He light-heartedly shakes your hand. Seeing the brilliant smile on his face, you find yourself not knowing what to say.
Artem: Yeah, I've received Mr. Fowler's message.
Artem unlocks his screen and shows you the message he just got on his phone.
Artem: Juan, did you come to look for us for something?
You: Right, you said you wanted us to help you... What did you mean by that?
Juan smiles sheepishly, taking something out of his bag and handing it to the two of you.
You: A... group photo?
It was a photo frame.
And in the photo encased within the frame is a couple who are closely embracing each other.
Colorful lights gleam brightly under the bellflowers. The ring sitting atop the girl's hand catches your attention.
Artem: What's this?
Juan Fowler: This is a photo from when Dad proposed to Mom.
Both of them look happy and satisfied in the picture, full of hope and expectation for the future.
You: (So they did have their sweet moments in the past...)
Juan Fowler: I want you both to help me recreate this scene!
Artem: You want us to help recreate the marriage proposal?
Juan Fowler: You said before that I should give Mom and Dad more time and space to think things through.
Juan Fowler: So, I thought that maybe they can remember their beautiful memories of the past and relive their past joy...
Juan Fowler: Then maybe... maybe they won't want to break up anymore.
Juan Fowler: Are you willing to help me?
You: I understand how you feel, Juan.
You: Unfortunately...
It's just that... If Octavio Fowler has already decided to divorce his wife, then Juan's efforts might all be in vain.
Will he be able to accept that?
While you hesitate. Artem gently holds onto your hand and gives you a reassuring look.
Artem: This isn't exactly a simple request.
Artem: Let me go over there and discuss this with Miss [Player]. Could you stay here and wait for us, Juan?
Juan Fowler: Okay! I'll be right here!
Artem's Office
Communicate with Artem whether to help Juan Fowler or not.
You: What should we do? This is a quite a pickle.
Artem: Juan is a very stubborn child. He will not give up even if we don't help him.
Artem: He might even figure out another way to do it...
You: Yeah. I'm worried about that too.
You: But, even if we help him, what if things don't turn out well in the end? Won't he be even more disappointed?
Artem: ...
Artem: [Player], I know that this is a difficult choice to make, but I want you to be the one to make this decision for us.
You: I...
You: I've made my choice. I still want to help him fulfill this dream of his.
You: I don't want to ask him to give up before we even try... I don't think that's good.
You: If everything ends well, then everyone's happy. But if nothing changes in the end...
You: At least we tried. And, I'll also help Juan learn to accept this if it happens.
Artem: I was thinking of the same thing.
Artem: Juan is a very stubborn kid...
You nod, gently holding onto Artem's hand.
You: Artem, I want to help Juan.
After thinking thoroughly about it, you decide to settle for the truth.
You: Truthfully speaking, I'm also a little hesitant about this.
You: If there's truly no way to fix the Fowlers' marriage...
You: Then what Juan's doing will only add more problems.
Thinking back to Juan's previous reactions to the matter, you feel powerless.
Artem: I understand. Your concerns are valid, only...
He reaches out and holds your hand. The warmth transmitted from his palm makes you look up to meet his eyes.
Artem: Juan may also regret it in the future if we don't give him a chance to try his hand.
Artem: I think he'll only accept the result of whatever happens after seeing it with his own eyes. Am I right to say that?
You: ...
You: Or maybe I'm just worrying too much.
You: What you said is right. We should help him.
Artem: All right. You and I, together.
You want to help Juan, but what you want even more is to witness the end of things with Artem.
Because as long as he is by your side, it doesn't matter what lies on the road ahead. You want to experience it together with him.
Discuss how to recreate the proposal site with Juan Fowler.
After deciding to help Juan recreate the scene of his parents' proposal...
All three of you sit down to carefully observe the surroundings of the area depicted in the photo.
You: Is this... a band?
Juan Fowler: Well, I remember mom saying that her favorite song was "I Want to Spend My Life With You"...
Juan Fowler: Dad invited the original band to perform it when he was proposing to her.
You: That's so romantic!
Juan Fowler: It surely was! And it would be nice to have them perform live again!
Artem takes out his phone and searches for a moment. Shortly after he lets out a sigh.
Artem: Unfortunately, the band disbanded a few years ago.
You: That means we have no way to revive the performance?
You: Then what do we do...?
Juan Fowler: I remember... Dad has a vinyl record of this song. Will that work?
Juan Fowler: Oh right, Mom has an old record player that would be perfect for playing the song.
Artem: That would be a good way to restore the atmosphere of the time.
Juan Fowler: Okay. It's settled then!
You: The flower arch... Is it decorated with bellflowers?
Juan Fowler: Yeah, because my mom loves bellflowers.
You: (Come to think of it, there is a pot of bellflowers in Juan's house...)
You: It would take a lot of bellflowers to decorate the arch, so I think we need to buy more...
Artem: These colored lights...
Juan Fowler: My dad said that he put them up all by himself!
You: All by himself!? That must've been a lot of work.
Juan Fowler: Yeah, he said as long as he could make mom happy, it would be worth the effort.
Artem: ...
You: ...
The once loving couple now treat each other like enemies...
You and Artem exchange somber looks.
Artem: That's about all of the details...
You: Yup. Let's prepare according to these clues we got.
Juan Fowler: Then let's go to my house and grab the record! I know where it's kept!
You: All right, let's head out then.
Summary
Evidence
Photograph of the Proposal (3D)
A beautiful couple made their lifelong promise under the colored lights. The beauty of that moment will not be washed away by time. It's unforgettable.
Band: Invited by Octavio Fowler to perform the song "I Want to Live A Happy Life With You" at the proposal site.
Bellflower: An arch of woven bellflowers, which are Mrs. Fowler's favorite flower.
Colorful lights: Each colored like was put up by Octavio Fowler himself.
