2 Months Ago...
Back at the police station the interrogation team interrogated the serial killer. The serial killer didn't want to tell them anything but he did tell them one thing, "The Truth" he kept repeating those words. One of the officers recognised him as one of the hostage's ex-husbands. The serial killer immediately glared at that officer who said it and the officer got scared as he questioned why the serial killer glared at him.
The Next Morning...
Jerry went outside just to get some sunshine and while he was outside, he saw a familiar face. He saw Marleen's parents outside on a morning jog. Jerry greeted them and they were relieved to see Jerry was recovering and they asked him if there's anyway that they could repay him but, Jerry insisted that they shouldn't worry about it. Marleen's parents felt sorrowful in their hearts seeing Jerry was still injured. Jerry told them its okay and he'll recover. He told them to give Marleen his regards. Marleen's parents said their goodbyes and went back on their jog.
Later that day
Marleen came home and her parents told her about the unexpected encounter they had in the morning. When they told Marleen that it was Jerry, Marleen walked away leaving her parents curious as to what could be the problem.
To be continued...
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