"So please just give me something for the pain 'cause my heart softens to your name and when you're gone I come undone... And when you're gone how come I'm weak?, And I walk wires and I pull teeth... And I'm so tired of chasing dreams I need someone to wake me up... I need someone to wake me up".

  At the end of the call, Leyna was grateful to be able to breathe like Wöller and not like Betzler, although she was both, she hated the idea of ​​starting over with a lie. Her performance as Bensberg's newcomer had been convincing, but she had to go to great lengths to appear natural when everything she saw was identical, but totally different from the Winden she knew ... "You don't exist in her world, remember"... She constantly reminded herself not to screw up in front of those she considered her friends, but that was the problem ... They weren't her friends, not yet at least.

  Another thing that was bothering her was the disappearance of Mikkel, she supposed someone would, but she never imagined that the smallest of the Nielsen was a victim of all this like Erik and her friend were. Just thinking about it destroyed her, she wanted to intervene, investigate as she had done before and try to solve the problem, but both adult versions had forbidden her to get involved in it.

  The only thing she could do now was get closer to Jonas, her equivalent in this world and, perhaps, her only and most vulnerable ally. The night before had been horrible for everyone, especially Kahnwald ... Seeing him there, frozen in the dark, made Wöller's heart stop completely. She understood, clearly she did, but she also understood that the boy's pain was hurting him too much, she wanted to help him, but she still didn't know how ... The only thing she really knew was that she should try.

  As soon as she felt ready to continue, the girl took a shower, got dressed, grabbed her backpack, and quickly left the hotel. On the way, the girl couldn't stop thinking about Mikkel's disappearance, "Why?" ... It was just the same as she thought when her friend disappeared, "Why?", "Why them?"... She thought she had the answer, but she wasn't sure ... Every time she thought she was close to something, it only got further and further away from her. However, the blonde girl couldn't keep thinking about it because she saw a fortunately familiar car near a trailer.

-Hi- Greeted Leyna as she got off her bike and approached Wöller.

-Hi, how are you? - Asked Torben worried when he saw her.

-Good as far as I can- Admitted the girl with some regret when she remembered what happened the night before. -I wanted to apologize for the other day, I was not in my best moment-

-Easy, there's no problem- Replied the policeman with a slight smile implying that everything was in order. -Remember, if you need something, do not hesitate to call-

-I will, thank you- The girl thanked him as she took her bicycle to return to her path, however, she still had a question and wanted to know the answer. -Can I ask you something?-

-Of course, tell me- Answered the man with the eyepatch calmly.

-What happened to your eye?- Asked the blonde girl causing the policeman to approach her again.

-It's a very funny story, but you can't tell anyone. Understood?- Said Torben with a knowing smile making Leyna drop an equal.

-Your secret is safe with me Officer Wöller- Assured the girl with total conviction when remembering the times she had acted as a confidante when her father wanted to surprise her mother and vice versa.

-Very good, it was last summer ... - The policeman wanted to say before his phone began to ring, attracting the attention of both of them. -Hello- Said Wöller once he answered the call. -I understand, I'm going there-

-Is it about the case?- Asked Leyna when she saw the concern etched on her face.

-Yes, I think we have something- Replied Torben as he returned to his car. -Do you want me to reach you somewhere?-

-Don't you have to go to the police station?- Asked the blonde girl, thinking about the urgency of the call.

-Charlotte can wait ten more minutes, get on- Ordered Wöller making both of them load the bike into the vehicle. After that, the girl got into the car and told the policeman that he should go to the Kahnwald house.

  It was good to do it again, it reminded her of those days when her dad taught him to drive, it had cost her a lot but he was a very good teacher. However, the feeling was quite bittersweet now, while he was happy to be with his father again, she constantly had to remind herself that it was not him and that she could not tell him who she really was ... She hated that, she hated lying to the people she loved, but had no choice ... They did not exist and that was her reality now.

  Once they reached their destination, the young woman got out of the car, thanked him and wished him luck in the investigation because he would really need it. After that, Leyna left the bicycle in the courtyard, climbed the small steps of the Kahnwald's house, knocked on the door with her good hand, and waited.

-Can I help you with something?- Asked Hannah Kahnwald as soon as she opened the door, she looked worried and understood, the night before had been a scare to death for everyone.

-My name is Leyna, I'm a friend of Jonas- Answered Wöller respectfully, if she wanted to get closer, she had to make a good impression. -I wanted to know how he was-

-Sure, come in- Said Mrs. Kahnwald, getting the girl to enter the house. -He's still asleep, can you wait?-

-Yes, of course- Answered the blonde girl as the hostess invited her to sit down. -Excuse me for coming without notifying you-

-Don't worry, a friend will do her good- Hannah encouraged her with a slight smile causing her to release an equal one. -Call me Hannah if it makes you feel more comfortable-

-Actually yes, thank you Hannah- Leyna thanked her feeling a little less nervous than when she entered. It was strange, she had almost no relationship with the Hannah of his world but, for some reason, she managed to get along with her. -I'm very sorry about your husband ... Jonas told me something-

-I appreciate it- Hannah thanked her sadly before noticing that it was late. -Excuse me, I have to go- Informed Mrs. Kahnwald as she took her coat and things. -If something happens, please call me-

-Of course- Agreed Wöller, relieving the hostess. After that, Hannah said goodbye to her and left her alone in the dark room.

  Once she felt sure that the hostess was gone, the blonde girl took out her flashlight and began to explore a bit what, in her world, was her home. There was no electricity, which wasn't surprising, but what did get her attention was a family photo. It had been taken at Christmas, they looked happy, which was not very usual neither in their Winden, nor in this one. However, there were two quite strange things in the photograph: The first was that she was cut off, perhaps from a fight or simply getting away from someone ... However, what surprised Leyna the most was Mr. Kahnwald, she didn't understand how , but he was too familiar ... "It's your idea, you didn't even know him" ... Wöller thought before hearing a slight sound behind him.

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-¿Jonas?- Preguntó la chica al tiempo que subía la escalera hasta su habitación. Al entrar, notó que en la mesita de noche había un pequeño frasco que decía “Amitriptilina”... Por eso su versión adulta no quiso comentar nada al respecto, lo que tenía en la mano era un maldito antidepresivo. -¿Jonas?- Preguntó la rubia preocupada al tiempo que se dirigía a la última habitación de la casa, sintió temor antes de abrirla, pero debía hacerlo si quería estar segura. -¿Jonas?, ¿Jonas estás bien?-

-Jonas?- Asked the girl as she climbed the stairs to her room. Upon entering, she noticed that on the bedside table there was a small bottle that said "Amitriptyline" ... That is why his adult version did not want to comment on it, what she had in her hand was a damn antidepressant. -Jonas?- Asked the worried blonde as she went to the last room of the house, she felt fear before opening it, but she had to do it if she wanted to be sure. -Jonas?, Jonas are you okay?-

-Yes, come in- Answered a slight voice causing the girl to finally open the door to find the boy lying on the ground.

Are you sure?- Asked Leyna worriedly as she approached him. -Or do you say it so as not to scare me? -

-I am, believe me- Replied Jonas regretfully, but without turning to her, which made the young woman sit on the floor and lie down next to him. -I think ... I'm ready to talk now-

-Then, I hear you- Assured Wöller sympathetically making Kahnwald take a deep breath and get ready to tell him everything

--My dad committed suicide last summer ... I couldn't handle it and ... I spent a few months in a madhouse ... Post-traumatic stress they said- Confessed Jonas with great pain in his voice as he remembered everything that had happened since that fateful summer . -I didn't want to tell you yesterday because ... I didn't want you to think it was weird-

-I'm so sorry- Lamented Leyna with regret as she understood what her adult version meant when she said that the blow had been much harder for him. -But I would never think you're weird ... Trust me, I know exactly what it feels like-

-What?- Asked Kahnwald confused at that last answer, which made the blonde girl turn to face him.

-My mother also died recently ... Overdose ... Dad found her and took her to the hospital but ... We were late- Said Wöller sadly as she revealed part of her past, she did not want to start their friendship with a lie, more when it came to someone who had suffered as much as she had.

-I'm sorry ... I didn't know- The nervous boy apologized for what he had just heard, he never expected such an answer ... Or maybe he never expected to meet someone who had gone through the same thing.

-You had no way of knowing, I'm not very open to talking about it either ... At least until today- Admitted the girl with a slight smile when she noticed that they were both crying. -This shit beats us both, I just want it to end once and for all-

-Me too- Confessed the boy feeling better than he felt that morning... Talking had done them both good, they both suffered exactly the same but, somehow, that talk had alleviated their pain a bit.

-Hey Jonas, is it normal for that table to be like this?- Asked Leyna when noticing another similarity in the story, the ceiling of the last room of the house was not right.

  At this, Jonas got up and illuminated the indicated place, realizing that his partner was right, there was a wood that was not in its place. So he touched it lightly, making it move and reveal a paper folded several times.

-It looks like a map- Said Kahnwald in surprise as he examined the strange discovery they had found in his father's study. -Come- Ordered the blond boy making them both leave the place and go to the boy's room. Once there, they closed the door and began to review the map.

-"Where is the crossroads?"- Read Wöller when she saw how everything was repeating itself, that's how everything really started ... A paper on the wall was what motivated her to look for answers. -Jonas, have you considered the idea that your father knew more than what he was saying?-

-What do you mean?- Asked the confused boy, finding no connection between the map and the conversation they had had in the attic.

-Think about it, that was hidden in his study ... Maybe there is something in that place, but he did not find it- Explained the blonde girl remembering her experience with the same map in her own world.

-And he wants me to find it- Deduced the blonde thinking about what his partner said, maybe he was right, Winden's cave had always been something very curious for those who lived there ... "What would your father have been looking for there ? ”.

-Do you think if we go tomorrow?- Proposed Leyna enthusiastically surprising Jonas, he really did not expect that after what happened the night before. -I don't have anything better to do and I don't think you either-

-I thought you didn't like those things- Replied Kahnwald, thinking how reluctant she had been to the idea of going to the cave the night before.

-And I think I have shown I am more adventurous than you think- Reminded Wöller him, causing the boy to let out a slight smile. -That also suits you-

-What thing?- Asked the boy confused at that last answer.

-That you have a nice smile- Affirmed the blonde girl making, unconsciously, her new friend to release a slight smile again.

  They spent the rest of the afternoon chatting and studying the map to prepare for the next day's excursion. It was like this until they noticed that it was getting dark and they had to look for candles because, as expected, there was no electricity.

  It wasn't long until Hannah got home, seeing her, the first thing Jonas asked was if Leyna could stay. His mother agreed, not only because it was late and it was raining ... but because, for the first time in a long time, she saw her son smile.