Prologue/Walkthrough

The chapter opens with Ethan waking up. Get out of bed and walk to the bedroom door; there is a note in front of it. The player is told via the note that Ethan's wife, Grace, is currently out but will return later. Go to the bathroom and walk to the back of the room, where the shower is located. When Ethan finishes showering, go back to the bedroom, walk to the wardrobe, and open it. After Ethan is dressed, go downstairs and immediately turn left through the living room area. Take another left and enter Ethan's study. Sit at the desk and complete the architectural drawing; the drawing isn't complete until Ethan signs his name.

After a short time, Grace returns home with the couple's sons, Jason and Shaun. It is revealed that this chapter takes place on Jason's tenth birthday. Help Grace with the groceries, then talk to her. When she asks Ethan to set the table, find the plates in the cupboard and carefully set them down. Afterwards, go outside through the sliding glass door and play with the boys. Once Ethan either wins or loses a sword fight with Jason, Grace tells the boys that lunch is ready. Follow them back into the house. Grace notices that Shaun is not at the table, and Ethan offers to find him. Go upstairs and walk over to Shaun, who is next to the bird cage. Ethan asks Shaun what's wrong, and Shaun explains that the family's pet bird, Merlin, is dead. Shaun blames himself for the bird's death, but Ethan comforts him. The chapter ends.