[Scene opens in a quiet, overcast cemetery. The camera slowly pans across rows of gravestones until it stops at one — a modest but lovingly maintained headstone. MARIE VAN CLAUDIO stands in front of it, dressed in black, her long coat ruffling slightly in the breeze. She kneels down, brushing some leaves off the grave. Her tone is low, raw with emotion.]

Marie Van Claudio:
You were right, Mom.
You always told me people will smile in your face… and stab you in the back the second it benefits them.
I wanted to believe the best in people. I wanted to believe Amy Harrison was different.

[Marie shakes her head, her voice tightening with restrained anger.]

But at UTA 25, she showed her true colors.
She used me. Played me. Pretended to stand beside me while she was sharpening the knife.
And you warned me about this. You always knew.
I guess I was just too stubborn to listen.

[Marie stands slowly, her eyes never leaving the headstone.]

But I’m listening now.
And I promise you this, Mom — I will get answers.
I don't care how deep I have to dig.
And if Amy Harrison won’t give them to me willingly…

[Marie turns toward the camera, her eyes cold and unwavering.]

…I’ll beat them out of her.
Because I’m done trusting. I’m done playing nice.
The only thing I believe in now…
is retribution.

[She places a single white rose on the grave, stands in silence for a moment, then walks away as the screen fades to black.]

[Fade to black. UTA logo appears.]