Chapter 1: The Crows of Discontent

"Listen to all those crows squawking," one character laments, expressing a desire for them to leave.

"Oh, it’s not that bad," another responds. "You’d think you’d be used to it by now. And whose field do you think they should occupy? There aren’t many left around here. If people don’t wake up soon, it’ll be more than just fields disappearing."

"Whatever," the first retorts. "My main concern right now is those crows. If they can't find a place here, they can just fly to another county for all I care. And what's this about the noise not being bad? I can hardly hear the game with all that racket. Plus, they’re not exactly clean; they leave droppings everywhere, especially on my truck."

"That truck could’ve used a good wash before the crows got to it," the other replies. "Now it needs it more than ever. So go clean it."

"Nobody asked you for your opinion, so just let me watch the game in peace. There’s enough noise outside," he gestures toward the window, "I don’t need your big mouth adding to it."

Jean enters the living room, taking a seat beside her husband as the game blares from the television.

"Come on, hit the ball already! Anyone can swing at air," her husband yells. "Can you believe they’re paying that man $3 million a year just to strike out? This team will never win; they’re a bunch of losers. And what kind of coach do they have? I wonder where his mind is, because it’s never on the game."

As Floyd complains, Jean gazes at a photograph of their daughter Emily hanging above the TV. It was taken during her junior year of high school, just three weeks before her tragic murder. In her grief, they had framed it, a constant reminder of their beloved child.

"What was that? Did you say something?" Floyd asks.

"Just that I miss Emily," she replies softly.

"Oh for heaven's sake, not this again. Of course, I miss her too, but it's been almost six years. Isn’t it time to take that picture down?" Floyd suggests, pointing to the photo.

"I've told you before; we’re not taking Emily’s picture down, and that’s final. I don’t want to hear any more about it."

"Hang it somewhere else, then," he insists.

"And where would that be? In the hallway with your family’s pictures? I can’t believe you want to move our dead daughter's picture from a place where everyone can see her. What’s wrong with you, Floyd?"

"I just want it in a different spot, not taken down. Nothing’s wrong with me; you’re the one who can’t move on."

"I’m moving on just fine. I just happen to miss her," Jean replies. "So what if it’s taking me longer than it took you?"

"Yeah, sure, that’s why her room looks the same as it did six years ago. I know how this goes. Next, you’ll start crying, and I’ll be sitting alone again."

"Oh, just watch your game, Floyd. What does it matter to you if I’m alone?"

"Well, you never cared about Emily or me, just your precious truck, which has only caused us problems," she argues.

"That truck has been a lifesaver over the years, and you know it was a great deal. Just because Pete had to sell it cheap doesn’t mean it’s worthless."

"It’s worth less than a song, it’s a piece of junk," she retorts.

"Finally, someone got a hit!" Floyd exclaims, returning his focus to the TV. "Run! You can make it to second!"

"What are you doing?" Jean asks as he stands up.

"I'm going to get rid of those crows," Floyd declares, moving toward the gun cabinet. "I won’t miss much of the game; I’ll probably be back before the commercials are over."

"How do you plan to do that?" she questions.

"I’ll grab my gun and shoot at them. The ones I miss will get scared off. This is my property, not a playground for noisy birds. With all their racket, I can’t hear the game," he states, grabbing his rifle and ammunition before heading outside.

Jean, looking back at Emily’s photo, whispers, "I really miss you, Emily. I hope they find out who took you from me."

PWOOOOOOM! Caw Caw Caw Caw caw caw caw cawwwwww.

Chapter 2: Memories and Music

To further explore themes of loss and nostalgia, consider watching the following videos:

The first video titled "Who Really Cares (Full Album) - TV Girl" offers an auditory backdrop that resonates with the themes of longing and reflection.

The second video, "TV Girl Who Really Cares full album (2016)," captures the same sense of sentimentality and may deepen your understanding of the characters' emotions.