The Missing Link

''*I have assigned you to a case.'' In my twenty one years as a detective, I've (text-colour:red)[~~never~~] left a mystery unsolved. I made sure every (text-colour:red)[[[case was closed]], [[stone was turned]], and [[bridge was burned]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:#f0a660))] <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/filepicker-images-rapgenius/fJA4i8BbR9GOCo3lLIfr_44231762-removebg-preview.png">

(text-colour:black)[[[Case 1]] [[Case 2]] [[Case 3]]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white)) <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/filepicker-images-rapgenius/1FveOVzrS2eG7KUHxw8g_set-vector-paper-clips-isolated-transparent-background-metal-paper-clip-png_156846-1052-removebg-preview.png">

(text-colour:black)[[[Bridge 1]] [[Bridge 2]] [[Bridge 3]]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:red)) <img src="https://www.pngmart.com/files/15/Pink-Eraser-PNG-Transparent.png"> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/filepicker-images-rapgenius/6dT4NRdPSRqyPkMJntdH_imgbin-rubber-bands-manufacturing-natural-rubber-business-price-business-QMhkxKpwA66fi7Xq7XuCJ8S8a-removebg-preview.png"> <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/filepicker-images-rapgenius/vowyn7xEQZSVvMW9KaRB_4A04ECEC00000578-5479885-image-a-1_1520550077643%20(1).jpg">

''(text-colour:black)[On May 26th, 2015, Jimmy [[passes away]]. His [[brother]], David, is in a great deal of [[pain]]. Catches a case of depression. Unmotivated to go to work. Cannot sleep without the TV on, playing his brother's favorite show. His brother's daughter got him back on his feet. And his son maintained his happiness. Case closed.] '' (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

''March 2, 2021, Manalansan is in a new relationship. His girlfriend is psychotic. She is (text-style:"smear")[manipulative]. She is controlling but (text-style:"rumble")[angry] she can't control him. She is jealous. She sends voicemails to scream at him. They go on a drive. She claws at him while he's driving. She opens the passenger door. She tries to jump out of the car. He holds her inside, keeping her safe. He stops the car. She calls the cops. He spends a night in jail. She takes him to court. She claims he hit her. But plenty of evidence showed she was at fault. He wins the case. Case closed.'' (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

''On May 27, 2011, Roberts becomes the class hero. Ivan, the bully, has done enough for the year. Picking on multiple kids. Ivan attempts to pick on Roberts. Ivan punches Roberts in the stomach. Roberts fights back, leaving Ivan with a bloody nose and black eye. The class shamelessly rejoices. Both kids, however, get suspended for over 3 days. Case closed.''(enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white)) <img src="https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/nintchdbpict000268946091.jpg">

Cause of death: Cardiac Arrest. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Twin brother. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Jimmy was only 50-years-old. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

''April 12, 2010, Walton's father walks out on his family. Walton, struggling to cope, changes address. Ceases contact with a childhood friend. Time was never lost, however, tampering was involved. Refused to receive help. Thwarted all phone call attempts. Denied follow requests on social media. Shut out and shut down. Bridge burned.'' (text-colour:red)[[[evidence board]]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:red))

''On September 9, 2013, Reed moves out of town and changed schools. Father, a getaway driver. Moves to erase the newfound reputation after the word spread. Ceases contact with a childhood friend. Shows up in 2018. He can't make up for the lost time. Friendship over. Bridge burned.'' (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:red))

''August 31st, 2015, Bright leaves texts on read. Uses her friends as messengers to relay the cease of friendship. Blocked. Avoided. December 25, 2015. Message received from an unknown number. It read "we were never friends". Message relayed. Moves schools. Years of memories were erased. The photo album engulfed in flames. Bridge (text-style:"shadow","expand","fidget")[burned].'' (text-colour:red)[[hint]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:red))

''The house went into foreclosure multiple times. By January 2022, it was already foreclosed. However, with the purchase so high, it couldn't be sold. The buyer was stuck. The buyer offered to sell back the home. The buyer wanted $150,000. Being that the amount was (text-style:"blur")[unrealistic], an escrow was the only way to solve the situation. 75,000 had to be put down. And the other 75,000 had to be paid in one full year. The issue was finding a title company that would do an escrow, and many didn't. One was willing to set up an escrow but needed writing from the first mortgage. By luck, a title company was found that could set up an escrow. And the deal was set, bringing the house out of momentary foreclosure. Stone turned.'' (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:yellow)) <img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/filepicker-images-rapgenius/uEWPPqwiSRq5YBJ3lPTj_behanthescene_166986204842499.jpg">

''The company only hired this employee for seasonal. It was the employee's first job, but a higher paying job than anything he'd find at an entry-level. He spent at least six months unemployed. When he reapplied he received no answer. On May 27, 2022, he was rehired after sending in a letter straight to the hiring manager. He is turning his life around. Stone turned.'' (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:yellow))

''The student dropped out of college to help his sick father on December 13, 2021. At the same time, he didn't have enough money anyway to go. He couldn't go during his Spring Semester. He also skipped his summer semester. Although his father was still sick, he eventually had money, and he juggled both priorities. Stone turned.'' (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:yellow))

(text-colour:black)[I struggle with: - Depression - Being a people pleaser - Not fighting back - Being committed - [[Accepting the truth]] - Keeping friends - [[Unrealistic expectations]] - [[Juggling decisions]] - Feeling wanted] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:#bb8a35)) <img src="https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/02/28/03/63/360_F_228036342_TRkfl3HBzTyBBFiN5kJOTFeIZ7H6nC96.jpg">

(text-colour:black)[[Do I want to be alone forever]] or (text-colour:black)[[do I want to be with someone]]? (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Take the initiative and stop (text-colour:black)[[sitting around]]. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Enjoy life without a (text-colour:black)[[partner]]. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I'm looking at the (text-colour:black)[[evidence board again]], lost, not knowing what it's like to work as a team. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I'm looking at the (text-colour:black)[[evidence board again]], determined to solve this mystery. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(text-colour:black)[I struggle with: - Depression - [[Being a people pleaser]] - [[Not fighting back]] - Being committed - Keeping friends -[[Accepting the hard truth]] - [[Unrealistic expectations]]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:#bb8a35)) <img src="https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/02/28/03/63/360_F_228036342_TRkfl3HBzTyBBFiN5kJOTFeIZ7H6nC96.jpg">

Thinking my soulmate will fall from the sky. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I'll have to live life alone. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I'm trapped in the friendzone because to other people, I don't provide much else but a second opinion. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I need to stop letting think I'm a basket case. I need to know my worth. I shouldn't give into their negative comments. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

[[I'm just not mature enough]] or [[I'm not in tune with my emotions]]. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I'm looking at the [[evidence board still]], dilly-dallying intead of working. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

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I struggle with: - [[Depression]] - [[Being a people pleaser]] - [[Not fighting back]] - [[Being committed]] - [[My unrealistic expectations]] - [[Feeling wanted]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:#bb8a35)) <img src="https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/02/28/03/63/360_F_228036342_TRkfl3HBzTyBBFiN5kJOTFeIZ7H6nC96.jpg">

[[I believe that the first woman I date will be my wife]] or [[I think that a relationship can be perfect]]. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

The single life is a drag. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I'm quick to quit. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I'm taking things for granted. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I'm looking at the [[evidence board just]] banking on luck. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I'm looking at the [[evidence board just]] thinking this is going to be an easy problem to solve. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I struggle with: - [[Depression]] - [[Being a people pleaser]] - [[Never fighting back]] - [[Being committed]] - [[Feeling wanted]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:#bb8a35)) <img src="https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/02/28/03/63/360_F_228036342_TRkfl3HBzTyBBFiN5kJOTFeIZ7H6nC96.jpg">

[[My spirit is as thin as sheets of glass]] or [[I don't give the same amount of effort I receive]]. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I'm looking at the [[evidence board with]] no hope. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I'm looking at the [[evidence board with]] the thought that I'm doing //everything// I can. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I struggle with: - [[Crippling depression]] - [[Being committed]] - [[Feeling wanted]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:#bb8a35)) <img src="https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/02/28/03/63/360_F_228036342_TRkfl3HBzTyBBFiN5kJOTFeIZ7H6nC96.jpg">

[[I can't stand being lonely]] or [[I've had my heart broken too many times]].

I'm looking at the [[evidence board tirelessly]], wishing someone would give me a clue.

I'm looking at the [[evidence board tirelessly]], with different perspectives each time.

I struggle with: - [[Being committed]] - [[Actually feeling wanted]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:#bb8a35)) <img src="https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/02/28/03/63/360_F_228036342_TRkfl3HBzTyBBFiN5kJOTFeIZ7H6nC96.jpg">

[[I'm just an attention seeker]] or [[I was neglected by my peers]]. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

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I'm looking at [[the evidence board while]] everyone in the precinct laughs because they figured it out and I haven't. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I struggle with: - [[Committment]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:#bb8a35)) <img src="https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/02/28/03/63/360_F_228036342_TRkfl3HBzTyBBFiN5kJOTFeIZ7H6nC96.jpg">

[[The missing link is not within my view]] or [[the missing link is me]]. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I'm looking at the [[evidence board realizing]] I won't solve this. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

I'm looking at the [[evidence board realizing]] I have always had the answer. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

The missing link is self love. Before anyone else, putting myself first is the [[first step -> I Have Assigned You to a Case]]. I'll find that if I stay committed, then I'm ready to find my soulmate. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:#bb8a35)) <img src="https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/02/28/03/63/360_F_228036342_TRkfl3HBzTyBBFiN5kJOTFeIZ7H6nC96.jpg">

(text-colour:black)[[[Stone 1]] [[Stone 2]] [[Stone 3]]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:yellow)) <img src="https://pngimg.com/uploads/sticky_note/sticky_note_PNG18964.png">

Each scenario has individual themes, but are all connected to one. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:white)+(bg:white))