Gathering Information
Jim and Iris continued their dialogue with the locals, accumulating additional fragments of the puzzle. The community contributed their observations and worries, constructing a narrative of the couple’s recent life. Each detail provided further intricacy to the tale, aiding Jim and Iris in comprehending the backdrop of Max’s enigmatic odyssey. The couple diligently wove together a storyline that appeared to interlace the existence of the elderly couple, their community, and the steadfast dog Max.