Arthur Morgan’s past collides with his present in Red Dead Redemption 2’s poignant mission, “We Loved Once and True.” When a letter from Mary Linton, his former lover, pulls him into a desperate plea to rescue her brother from a mysterious cult, Arthur must navigate old emotions, tense negotiations, and a heart-pounding chase. Will you choose peace or force as you guide Arthur through this tale of love, regret, and redemption?
How to unlock: Read the letter from Mary and meet her in the woman’s house.
Walkthrough: You need to wait until Arthur receives the Letter from Mary. One of the gang members will inform you about that. The letter lies on the chest located next to Arthur’s bed in the camp – the picture above shows the letter.
Go to Mary’s farm – this place is next to Valentine town. Meet with the woman. Promise Mary that you will convince her brother to come home.
Head to the Chelonia cult camp – it is located on top of the hill (follow the narrow path to reach that place). Approach the master and speak with him. This meeting can have two outcomes:
- You have convinced the Chelonian master to let Jamie go – Choose the first dialog options: Undecided and Purpose. The master will allow you to speak with the boy.
- You haven’t convinced the Chelonia members – Choose more aggressive dialog options. Also, you can decide to strangle the master at the end of the conversation.
Regardless of your choice, Jamie will start running away. Get on your horse and follow him. The chase ends in a scripted place so don’t try to catch Jamie or to use your lasso. Instead, you should avoid hitting any obstacles – Jamie can escape which will fail the mission.
The pursuit ends near the train rails. Jamie aims a revolver at his head – stop him from committing suicide. Gently press the button that allows you to use your weapon (R2 or LT are the default buttons). With Dead Eye active, aim at Jaime’s revolver – see the picture above. The last thing you have to do is to take the boy back to Valentine. Meet with Mary at the train station.
How to get a gold medal in We Loved Once and True?
- Peacefully convince the Chelonians to let you take Jamie – This challenge has been described in our walkthrough. Choose the first (peaceful) dialog options when you are talking with the master.
- Return Jamie to Mary within 2 minutes – Try to travel with the maximum allowed speed. Also, don’t lose too much time when you reach the train station.
What are the key challenges in the “We Loved Once and True” mission
Key challenges in the “We Loved Once and True” mission in Red Dead Redemption 2 include:
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Navigating Emotional Complexity: Arthur must confront unresolved feelings for Mary Linton, his former lover, which adds a layer of emotional tension to the mission.
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Rescuing Mary’s Brother: The task of freeing her brother, Jamie, from a cult called the Chelonians presents logistical and moral challenges, as Arthur must carefully negotiate with the group.
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Chasing Jamie: A high-stakes horseback chase ensues when Jamie refuses to leave willingly, requiring precise control and timing to avoid failure.
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Making Critical Choices: The mission demands decisions that impact the relationship between Arthur and Mary, adding weight to player actions.
These elements make the mission both emotionally resonant and mechanically engaging.
How does the One Love Foundation measure the success of their mission
The One Love Foundation measures the success of its mission through several evidence-based and community-focused approaches:
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Participant Outcomes: Success is tracked using online surveys conducted after workshops, employing a retrospective pre-/post-test design optimized for middle and high school literacy levels. These surveys measure changes in attitudes, behaviors, and awareness related to relationship violence.
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Statistically Significant Impact: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have demonstrated long-term changes in participants, such as increased bystander readiness to intervene, improved attitudes about dating abuse, and greater engagement in prevention-oriented behaviors.
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Community Engagement: Feedback from communities served is collected using qualitative and mixed-method approaches to ensure programs remain relevant and impactful.
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Reach Metrics: The foundation evaluates its reach by tracking the number of people educated through workshops (over 3.2 million) and facilitators trained (over 53,000), as well as the number of schools and organizations involved.
These methods ensure continuous improvement while fostering measurable change in attitudes and behaviors surrounding relationship health.
