INT. SAM'S BEDROOM - NIGHT Sam, a 14-year-old girl with long brown hair, sits huddled on her bed. She stares at an old family photograph when a gentle knock comes from her bedroom door. She hastily wipes away a tear before responding. SAM Come in. The door opens, revealing SAM'S MOTHER, a kind, warm-hearted woman with a worried expression. She steps into the room and offers a gentle smile. MOM Hey, sweetie. Mind if I join you? Sam shakes her head, and her mother takes a seat on the bed beside her. There's a moment of silence before Sam finally speaks, her voice trembling. SAM Mom, I've been trying so hard to remember, but I... I just can't. What really happened when I was nine? Mom's eyes fill with compassion as she reaches for Sam's hand, offering comfort. MOM Oh, honey. It's okay if you can't remember right now. It's a lot to process. But if you want to know, I'll tell you. Sam nods, her shaky breaths growing slower. SAM Please, Mom. I need to know. MOM Okay. Five years ago on a snowy winter day, an accident took place right in front of our house. There was a terrible car crash, and the other driver lost control, crashing through our fence. INT. FLASHBACK - FRONT YARD - DAY - FIVE YEARS AGO A snowy winter scene reveals a car collision and a terrified younger Sam watching from behind the window pane. BACK TO PRESENT SCENE Sam's eyes widen as she tries recalling the memory. SAM Did someone... get hurt? MOM Yes, sweetie. The accident... it took the life of your father. Sam gasps, covering her mouth in disbelief. Tears well in her eyes. SAM No... Dad? MOM I'm so sorry, Sam. It was a tragic accident. We've been through so much that year, and I had to be strong for you. That's why I haven't talked about it until now. But if you ever want to talk or ask questions, I'm here for you. Sam's emotions overwhelm her, and she buries her face in her mother's embrace. Mom holds her tightly, offering solace. MOM I miss him too, sweetheart. But we'll get through this together. We always do. The room remains silent except for the sound of comforting sobs. CUT TO: INT. SAM'S BEDROOM - NIGHT Sam, now back in the present, clutches the photograph close to her heart, her eyes filled with a mix of grief and determination. She wipes away the last of her tears, realizing that she is not alone. FADE OUT.