MAIN CHARACTERS:

• LYNN (Adult, female) : A woman wrestling with deep-seated pain, her frustration and longing for her unknown origins fuel her emotional turmoil.

• BETH (Adult, female) : A supportive sister, her quick wit and empathy drive her to bridge the gap between Lynn’s hurt and a hopeful resolution.

SYNOPSIS: In the polished glow of an elegant kitchen, Lynn (adopted sister to Beth) is a tempest of frustration, her agitation palpable. Beth, sweeps in, sparking a tense exchange over a well-meaning but painful Holiday family tradition that reopens Lynn’s wounds about her unknown origins. As Lynn’s raw confession unveils a deep yearning for her birth parents, Beth’s resolve shifts from admonishment to solidarity, offering to join her sister in a quest to replace a lifelong question mark with answers. Their embrace seals a pact, hinting at a journey that could reshape their bond and unearth buried truths.

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