Rod? Do you remember me? I'm Elena! You worked with my sister.

Long story short: this isn't a practical joke (even though I'm still convinced this is somehow Reno's fault). A lot of the Turks you know and some from your future are in Paixao. President Shinra was murdered, and his son Rufus Shinra is President now.

Head for the Central Station to meet up with the others & the President there. There's a lot for you to catch up on...