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A flashback to the night their parents died in a storm. Jack, just 13, hugs his 6-year-old brother James and promises: "I'll never let anything happen to you."
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00:00The wind howled through the mountains, bending trees and shaking windows like angry spirits.
00:06In a small wooden house at the edge of the village, seven-year-old James held his
00:10tattered blanket, trembling as thunder cracked across the sky. Beside him, 13-year-old Jack
00:16sat upright, his eyes fixed on the flickering oil lamp that cast dancing shadows on the walls.
00:23Their parents had gone to town earlier that day, promising to return before nightfall.
00:27But darkness had fallen hours ago, and still, the door remained unopened.
00:33Jack, I'm scared, James whispered, his small voice barely audible over the storm.
00:39Jack swallowed the lump in his throat. He had always been told to be strong for his little brother,
00:45but tonight, fear gnawed at his chest.
00:48They'll be back soon, Jack said, forcing a smile.
00:53You remember how Dad always says storms come and go?
00:56But we stay strong like the mountains?
01:00James nodded, his eyes wide.
01:03But what if... what if they don't come back?
01:08Before Jack could answer, a loud knock shook the door.
01:11Jack leapt to his feet and opened it, only to see old man Harris, the village elder,
01:16soaked from head to toe
01:18His face was grave.
01:19Jack, I need to speak with you, he said, glacing at James.
01:24Something was wrong.
01:26James looked from Harris to Jack.
01:29Where's Mom and Dad?
01:31Jack's heart pounded.
01:33Harris hesitated, then knelt beside James.
01:36There was an accident on the mountain road.
01:38A landslide.
01:40Your parents' cart was caught in it.
01:43Silence fell like a heavy blanket.
01:46Jack couldn't speak.
01:47His ears rang.
01:49James blinked, confused.
01:52No.
01:54James whispered.
01:56No.
01:57They promised.
01:59They promised.
02:01Jack pulled his brother into his arms as James sobbed into his chest.
02:06Rain poured outside, as if the sky itself mourned with them.
02:09That night, Jack sat awake, holding James close.
02:15As his little brother cried himself to sleep, Jack made a silent vow.
02:20From now on, I'll be everything you need.
02:24A brother.
02:24A father.
02:26I'll protect you, no matter what.
02:27I'll protect you, no matter what.
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