PANEL 1
RAYNE’S HOUSE – KITCHEN. EMILY lays it out.
EMILY
We wanted to discuss the possibility of Ashley continuing to live here while she finishes high school.
PANEL
RAYNE’S HOUSE – KITCHEN. RAYNE plays it cool.
RAYNE
I see.
PANEL 3
RAYNE’S HOUSE – KITCHEN. RAYNE whispers to JULIE.
RAYNE
I do not know how to negotiate when I get everything I want.
PANEL 4
RAYNE’S HOUSE – KITCHEN. JULIE makes a helpful suggestion, as RAYNE stands up.
JULIE
Ask for two Ashleys?
RAYNE
Requesting a brief recess to leave the room and ugly relief-cry?