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While poking through the snow, Alan initially discovers a deer carcass but is soon met with an unexpected sight as a young boy appears mysteriously in the middle of the frozen Castle Lake. Alan rushes towards Henry, urgently calling his name, though the mystery surrounding Henry's disappearance still looms heavy.
The Present: Dale Lacy’s Departure
Fast-forwarding to the present, we meet Dale Lacy, the warden of Shawshank Prison, who is preparing for his last day on the job. His wife encourages him to take a buyout deal, hinting at the underlying troubles Dale faces. After she kisses him goodbye, Dale diverges from routine, driving towards the Bluff at Castle Lake.