Episode 1

Florida, United States...

It was past midnight and the corridor was empty and silent. It was as if there was no one in the hospital, but everyone knows that the dawn is long and cold, along with it comes the feeling of defeat and anxiety with a hint of impotence.

That was exactly how Aron was feeling at that moment, he had just learned that his wife had given birth to a baby boy and the two of them had not resisted the complications and had died.

Aron was walking at a silent pace, it seemed that he was out of his body because he felt nothing but an unbearable pain that burned his chest like a blazing fire. Outraged, he stopped and put his hands to his head, leaning his back against the cold white wall and closed his eyes, letting tears run down his face in confusion.

Aron - Why, my God? Why them? Why my family?

The dream of being a father had ended there, gone along with his beloved family.

Aron - She didn't even have a chance!

Aron Maclean, sole heir and CEO of Maclean Shipping, a yacht and powerboat manufacturer. He has a degree in naval engineering and is currently 32 years old.

At that moment, silence prevailed, but not for long. A young woman rushed out of the elevator and ran crying down the long corridor. With the noise, some nurses soon appeared on the scene, turning all that calm into chaos.

Olivia - Let me go!

Nurse - Calm down, miss!

She looks at the nurse and slaps her.

Olivia - Let go of me, don't touch me!

Aron watched the scene intently.

Olivia - WHERE'S MY SISTER? I WANT TO SEE HER!

The elevator opens and two policemen enter, ready to contain all movement.

Olivia - Let me through! EMBER? I need to talk to my sister!

Police officer - Miss Olivia, please! You promised me you'd control yourself when we were on our way.

Olivia - No, no! I want my sister back!" (crying)

Desperate, Olivia kneels on the floor and screams, screams very loudly. Everyone in the room starts to run out into the corridor, patients, doctors and other health professionals.

Police officer - We're going to have to take her away!

Olivia - EMBER?

Olivia cried out her sister's name, tears blurring her vision and making everything around her blurry. The policemen helped her up and escorted her to a room. Olivia blinked a few times to clear her eyes and ended up facing Aron, who was still standing in the same place, watching the whole situation, oblivious to a stranger who had just lost a loved one. At that moment, he realized that he wasn't alone in his grief, because everyone carries their grief and reacts in a different way, some more scandalous and others more restrained, not showing their weakness in the eyes of others. Perhaps holding in this feeling wouldn't be the best choice to deal with this situation, but at that moment it was working for him.

Olivia - Bring my sister back, please!

She grabs the doctor's collar with her hands and pleads for help, but one sentence from the doctor changed Olivia's facial expression almost immediately.

Doctor - Your nephew, do you want to see him?

The astonished reaction showed that Olivia didn't know her sister was pregnant.

Olivia - What?

...

Six months later...

As usual, Aron woke up early and sat on the balcony of his room watching the sunrise. He had a privileged view from his balcony and would not give it up. After Aurora, his wife, died in childbirth, his life changed dramatically. His piercing, steady gaze was an example of this sudden change in his mood, as nothing brought a smile to his rosy lips.

- Aron?

When he heard his name, he just pursed his lips and remained in the same position, sitting on a chair with one leg on top of the other, staring at the sun that tenderly illuminated the flowers in his garden.

- Aron?

He didn't react for several long, interminable seconds.

Aron - What do you want in my house at this hour, Edgar?

A faint smile appears.

Edgar - Come on, am I forbidden to visit my cousin now?

Aron - I don't like it when you talk to me in the third person.

Now he looks towards the pool, as a dry leaf floats on the water with the cold wind that hit the trees.

Edgar - Are you okay?

Aron - As much as possible!

The cousin sighs heavily and shakes his head negatively.

Edgar - You...

He doesn't even let him finish the sentence, cutting him off.

Aron - Don't start, I don't want to hear advice from you or anyone else.

Edgar - You're destroying your life!

Silence echoes with the cold wind. This time, Aron doesn't retort, but continues with a closed, lifeless expression. His attention is once again interrupted by the singing of birds playing in the trees of his garden, with more leaves falling into the pool with each gust of wind.

Edgar - I just want what's best for you, your whole family wants your happiness.

Aron - Is that all?

He asks as he takes his phone out of his pocket and checks the time on his watch.

Edgar - Shutting yourself off from the world won't bring Aurora back...

Suddenly, a long pause in the sentence.

Edgar - Nor your son!

Aron feels his chest tighten upon hearing the word "son" and closes his eyes in mourning. It's hard to digest that his dream of becoming a father was interrupted in the cruelest way possible. There's no way to conquer death, even with all the money in the world.

Occasionally, Aron blames himself, as he has enough money to move the axis of the world, yet was unable to save his family from a tragic, sad end. Once again, the feeling of powerlessness takes hold of his entire being.

Edgar - I'm sorry, I...

Aron opens his hand, signaling for his cousin to stop, stands up from the chair, and enters his room without looking into Edgar's eyes, who can only lament the situation!

Aron - Let's get to work, today I have a very important meeting with future partners.

He enters the bathroom and closes the door. Edgar merely closes his eyes, feeling sadness for not being able to do anything to help his cousin, and leaves the room, subsequently leaving the house and heading straight to Maclean Industries, where he works in the finance department.

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