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Melanie spends a sleepless night tormented by images of her missing daughter, Kimy. She recounts how Kimy learned to look at the camera for their videos, a skill taught to engage their audience and create a unique connection with each viewer.
Kimy's growing reluctance to participate in videos, her deliberate attempts to get dirty before filming, and her refusal to follow scripts or wear costumes she dislikes are highlighted. Melanie's response reveals the pressure she puts on her children to maintain their online image and fan base.
Sammy is questioned about the hide-and-seek game during which Kimy disappeared. He explains how Kimy ran towards the garbage room, a place he didn't like, and his subsequent search for her in the garden, then with friends, and finally in the parking lot.
Sammy expresses fear for Kimy, noting she usually isn't good at hiding. He also shares that Kimy often deliberately dirties herself or acts like she can't hear her mother when it's time to film videos, showing her discontent.
Tom Brandisy, a 15-year-old, confesses to sending a fake kidnapping message to Melanie, intending it as a prank. He accuses Melanie of manipulating and exploiting her children for financial gain, having previously launched a hashtag 'Save Kimy and Sam' to denounce her online.
Clara, a forensic investigator, processes evidence while waiting for DNA results from Kimy's comforter. Witness testimonies about a red car seen leaving the parking lot are contradictory, one mentioning a solo male driver and another a female driver with a child. Neighboring reports indicate the Dior family has become reclusive and unpopular due to their online success and rumors of moving away. Neighbors also mention Sammy being bullied, leading to the children changing schools.