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💭Jenna: All of my life work... It's paying off. The Volkovs were the first piece of the puzzle. The final curtain shall close...
Jenna: Hi, Nikita, sorry I'm a little bit late, are you ready to continue?
*Nikita stares deeply into Jenna's eyes*
Nikita: ...I am.
After the summer in 2002, during the autumn season, a new business acquired the chem business I was working for.
It was yet another steppingstone to the breaking point.
Another job... down the drain.
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*Phone rings*
Pavel: Nikita, you want to get that?
*Phone rings again*
Vlad: Hi Nikita, this is Vlad, I spoke with you before the buyout.
Nikita: Yeah, how are you Vlad?
Vlad: Great. You won't need to come into work anymore, thank you.
Nikita: Wait, what? They told me I'd be getting a raise and full-time. What is this?
Vlad: You're fired, Nikita. I don't need to give you a reason.
*Vlad hangs up*
Nikita: Pavel... looks like we're living off of your gym job.
Pavel: Huh? They fired you!?
Nikita: Mhmm...
Pavel: I'm so tired of being broke, I make nothing being a trainer at the gym...
Nikita: Just when we thought we weren't going to be broke... I get fired.
Pavel: What are you going to tell Maya?
Nikita: I'm not sure... but I guess I'll start looking for a new job.
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*Call Maya*
*Wait for a response*
Maya: Hey, I'm glad you called, I've had a rough day...
Nikita: Rough day? What happened?
Maya: Yeah... one of my friends at university told me that she wanted to commit suicide.
Nikita: I'm so sorry, Maya, that's a very difficult situation.
Maya: I never knew she was so upset; I should have seen it...
Nikita: Don't blame yourself, you're doing the best you can.
Maya: At least now I know about it, I can help her now.
Nikita: That's true.
*Keep listening*
Maya: But yeah, so how was your day?
Nikita: Nothing... new... You and your friend have a strong bond, never let go of that, it's rare in this life.
Maya: I know, I love her. She's my best friend.
Nikita: There are low points and high points, but overall, the future is bright.
Maya: Considering all of what you endured as a kid, it's impressive you can say that.
Nikita: Feel better, Maya. I'm really sorry about your friend. It'll get better. I should go.
Maya: Okay, are we still hanging out tomorrow?
Nikita: Yes, of course, I will see you then!
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Pavel: Don't worry about your job, brother.
Nikita: I don't like easy... but sometimes I wish life was easier.
Pavel: All that happened and will happen, happens for a reason.
Nikita: Very optimistic of you...
Pavel: You've always been my better half...
Nikita: What? What are you talking about, we are the same.
Pavel: I never met anyone smarter than you.
Nikita: I could say the same about you.
*Pavel smiles*
Pavel: So, what was up with Maya?
Nikita: Her friend... She's suicidal, but let's not get into it...
*Pavel brings his hand to his chin*
Nikita: Forensics...
Pavel: Forensics?
Nikita: Yep... forensics.
Conclude Investigation
1. Why was Maya upset?
- A family member has depression
- She has depression
- Her best friend is suicidal
- A family member is suicidal
2. Why does Pavel think Nikita is his better half?
- Pavel thinks Nikita is more kind
- Pavel thinks Nikita is more ambitious
- Pavel thinks Nikita is smarter
3. What kind of job does Nikita want?
- A forensics job
- A new chemistry job
- He wants to start a criminal business
Nikita: My brother didn't know about this, but I was lending Victor money... He needed it and I felt really bad for the guy.
But... of course, when I got fired, I had to tell Victor I couldn't give him money anymore.
Jenna: I'm guessing Victor didn't take that well...
Nikita: Actually, Victor said he was going to get a job and that he appreciated everything I did for him... It was refreshing.
Victor was getting better; it looked like he was going to put his life back together. A weight was lifted from my shoulders.
After that night, I decided to pursue forensics... A new chapter in my life. I didn't know who took my parents, but whoever did... I wanted to understand them. I wanted to catch them. I wanted revenge.