LICD: BEGINNINGS #902 TITLE BOX In the title box, RAYNE grimaces., trying to unblock his ear. NEXT Panel. RAYNE hits himself on the side of the head. NEXT ROW LIVING ROOM. RAYNE walks into the den where MOM is knitting. RAYNE I can’t hear. RAYNE My ears feel blocked. MOM nods. MOM Probably just waxy buildup. MOM asks. MOM When’s the last time you cleaned your ears? RAYNE Yesterday. MOM explains. MOM Inside your ears. RAYNE Never. RAYNE In my entire life. RAYNE can’t hear her anymore. MOM Go clean your ears. RAYNE I cannot hear you.