LICD: BEGINNINGS #816 TITLE BOX In the title box, RAYNE is sitting in front of a birthday cake, and is about to blow out the candles. MOM, DAD and ERIC are there. MOM Blow out the candles! NEXT PANEL,RAYNE stops himself before he blows. RAYNE One day we’re going to realize just how gross this is. NEXT ROW KITCHEN. After blowing out the candles, DAD hugs RAYNE. DAD So? How do you feel? RAYNE looks thoughtful. DAD 1 year older. RAYNE I feel… RAYNE is serious. RAYNE More mature. RAYNE nods. RAYNE Ready for whatever comes my way. DAD smiles. DAD What did you wish for? RAYNE To live in the Thunderdome.