This sequence was left optional to the player, as the developers wanted to introduce the player to the character more gradually and give the player more freedom in that discovery. During the opening scene, the player has Ethan get up from bed -- controlling the speed of the movement using the right stick -- and move around (optional: walk out to the balcony, look at his wedding photo.) The player is also encouraged to hold down the RT to listen to the character’s thoughts and observations (especially important later for mission objectives.) Here Ethan thinks about showering and getting dressed. If the player takes a look at the wedding photo Ethan remarks that his wife looks more and more beautiful everyday. When the player moves towards the door they are prompted to lift a note off the floor from Ethan’s wife Grace letting him know she stepped out to pick up supplies for their son Jason’s birthday party -- and because letters are so much more romantic than text messages