PANEL 1
RAYNE’S HOUSE – TV ROOM. RAYNE looks thoughtful, while EMILY is mostly talking to herself.
RAYNE
What if we put cat treats on the floor in front of us and see who she came to?
EMILY
If I forced her to come, she would hate me.
PANEL
RAYNE’S HOUSE – TV ROOM.
EMILY
And if she stayed here for school, I would still get her over summers, and holidays.
PANEL 3
RAYNE’S HOUSE – TV ROOM.
EMILY
It would be no different than her being at boarding school.
PANEL 4
RAYNE’S HOUSE – TV ROOM. EMILY slumps, closes her eyes. RAYNE gets up.
EMILY
I don’t think I can make this decision for her.
RAYNE
I’ll get the cat treats.