Even If I Forgot You
1
Underground research facility. Windowless. Sterile. The air smells faintly of chemicals and cold metal.
[Rows of monitors glow in the dark. A single glass chamber stands at the center of the lab ... sealed, reinforced… containing something small.]
Dr.Verone
Everyone is here?
(A notification sound breaks the silence.)
Dr. Iris
Keep it brief. This channel is not secure for H79 discussions.
On the main screen -
“SUBJECT: H79 – STATUS: ACTIVE”
Dr. Norixs
If it was secure, we wouldn’t be having this conversation.
Dr. Moris
…The latest report came in.
[A file opens automatically.]
"GENETIC STABILITY: 99.1%"
Dr.Verone
That’s not possible.
_Inside the glass chamber_
_A small boy sits quietly_
Dr. Norixs
Fusion rejection should’ve started weeks ago.
[The child slowly tilts his head… as if hearing something distant.]
Dr.Verone
Then we’ve created something beyond control.
Dr. Iris
We crossed that line the day we named it H79.
Dr. Moris
Stop calling him “it.”
[On another screen - DNA strands rotate, sections glowing unnaturally bright.]
Dr. Norixs
He’s adapting to external signals.
Dr. Iris
Define “adapting"!!
[Camera feed zooms in on the child.]
[His eyes shift… directly toward the camera.]
[A sharp metallic sound echoes somewhere in the facility.]
Dr. Moris
That wasn’t from this room.
[The child slowly stands inside the chamber.]
[Places his small hand on the glass.]
[Cracks begin to form...very faint.]
Dr.Verone
Lock down the lab. Now!!
[The camera feed distorts.]
Dr. Iris
Why isn’t the system responding?!
Dr. Norixs
I...It...It’s not the system...
[The feed stabilizes for a second.]
[The chamber door… is slightly open.]
Dr.Verone
Replay the footage!!
[The system rewinds automatically.]
"The child standing still."
[A hand rests lightly on the chamber lock.]
[Zoom fails. Image distorts violently.]
Dr. Iris
That’s not any of our staff!!
The figure slightly turns......almost looking into the camera.
Dr.Verone
This wasn’t an escape.
2
[Coastal Road | Night Time]
A long coastal highway stretches into the darkness. The sea runs parallel to the road restless, loud, almost alive.
Clouds gather above. Occasional lightning flickers far away.
Inside a moving car - soft yellow light, quiet warmth.
[FM Radio: “weather update: heavy rainfall expected along coastal areas. Residents are advised to remain indoors and avoid shoreline regions.”]
Raindrops begin to form on the windshield.
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
Looks like we left just in time.
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
*She glances at the backseat, smiling softly.*
[Two children are asleep.]
Astria Neven /5 year ( Second Child)
*curled up, holding a small plush toy*
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
*leaning against the window, eyes half-closed*
Maris Neven (Castiel & Astria's Father)
*light chuckle* If we stayed any longer, your family would’ve started another round of dinner.
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
They almost did.
[They both laugh quietly.]
[The car moves steadily. Wipers start swaying.]
[Outside—the sea looks darker now. Waves stronger.]
[FM Radio: “—fishermen are strictly warned—zzzt—unusual tide activity—zzzt—”]
Maris Neven (Castiel & Astria's Father)
Signal’s gone?
Maris Neven (Castiel & Astria's Father)
*He taps the dashboard once.*
The radio cuts to silence.
Inside, only the sound of rain and engine remains.
The sea appears… violent.
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
*a bit uneasy* Maris… slow down.
Maris Neven (Castiel & Astria's Father)
Yeah.
[A sharp, unnatural, ear piercing sound cuts through everything.]
[Maris slams the brakes.]
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
*shocked* What was that?!
Astria Neven /5 year ( Second Child)
*stirs slightly but remains asleep.*
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
*eyes open slowly.*
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
*quietly* …Dad?
Maris Neven (Castiel & Astria's Father)
Stay inside.
[He peers through the windshield.]
[For a moment - complete silence.]
The sound is coming from the side window.
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
*Castiel slowly turns his head.*
[A small figure stands beside the car.]
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
???
Face pale. Eyes wide… unblinking.
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
*Castiel’s breath catches.*
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
*whisper* …There’s someone.
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
*turning quickly* What?!
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
*She sees it too.*
[Her hand grips the seat.]
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
Oh my God…
Astria Neven /5 year ( Second Child)
*wakes up slowly*
Astria Neven /5 year ( Second Child)
*sleepy* Mama…?
[The child outside doesn’t react.]
Rain pours over him… but he stands like it doesn’t exist.
(Places it against the glass.)
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
*stares at him*
For a brief second...everything else fades.
[The child speaks, Softly. Almost inaudible.]
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
* gasps softly*
Maris Neven (Castiel & Astria's Father)
*hesitates - then unlocks the door*
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
Maris, wait—
[The child steps forward… slowly… calmly.]
(Water drips onto the floor.)
[His gaze stops on Castiel.]
(As if recognizing something.)
[A tall figure stands near the shoreline.]
(Then darkness swallows it again.)
3
The car stops in front of a modest, warm-looking house. Rain has softened to a drizzle.
Maris Neven (Castiel & Astria's Father)
*Steps out first, then opens the back door.*
The small child still silent—steps out slowly. Bare feet touching the ground… as if feeling it for the first time.
He looks up, at the house, at the light glowing from inside.
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
*gently* Come… it’s okay.
H79
*He looks at her… then follows.*
Soft lighting. Family photos on the wall. A lived-in warmth.The child steps in.
H79
*His eyes move slowly across everything—*
- Sofa
- Table
- Curtains
- Clock ticking
He walks a few steps and touches the couch fabric.
Astria Neven /5 year ( Second Child)
* watches him, curiously.*
Astria Neven /5 year ( Second Child)
*whispering* He’s weird…
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
* doesn’t respond.*
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
*He watches him closely.*
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
You must be cold…
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
*She kneels, wrapping a towel around him.*
H79
*He freezes for a second.*
Not pulling away.
Not reacting.
Just… still.
Then slowly—
H79
*He touches the towel.*
H79
*His fingers tighten slightly around it.*
H79
*He is sitting on the edge of a small bed that is prepared for him.*
Dry clothes now,Hair slightly messy,He doesn’t lie down.Just sits. Looking at the window rain sliding down the glass.Long silence.
And then door creaks open.
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
*Quietly*
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
You’re not sleeping?
Castiel frowns slightly… then walks in.
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
"Sits on the floor beside the bed.*
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
You close your eyes… and rest.
The child processes this.
H79
(Then—without breaking eye contact—)
H79
*He slowly lies down and closes his eyes immediately.*
(Castiel watches… unsure whether to laugh or worry.)
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
* lets out a small breath.*
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
Yeah… now.
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
*stands to leave… then pauses, looks back.*
H79
*still staring at him.*
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
*quietly switches off the light and leaves*
[Next Morning – Living Room]
Soft sunlight fills the house.
H79
*sitting on the floor.*
Astria Neven /5 year ( Second Child)
*sits beside him.*
Astria Neven /5 year ( Second Child)
What’s your name?
The child looks at him, after a long pause he says
Astria Neven /5 year ( Second Child)
*confused looks at the child and then at his mom*That’s not a name.
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
*she kneels gently in front of him.*
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
(Soft smile.)
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
*with a soft smile*Then we’ll give you one.
She studies him… thoughtfully.
He looks quiet… distant… but not empty.
Then-
A name comes softly.
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
Asael.
Astria Neven /5 year ( Second Child)
*smiles immediately.*
Astria Neven /5 year ( Second Child)
Asael! That sounds nice!
Castiel Neven /8 year( First Child)
*watches carefully.*
Asael looks at his hands… then back at Vidalia.
Asael Neven /H79/ 3 year
…Mine?
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
*nods gently.*
Vidalia Neven ( Castiel &Astria's Mom)
Yes. Yours.
Asael Neven /H79/ 3 year
(Something small… shifts inside him.)
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