Transcript

Panel 1.
Sherry stands against the outside of the hardware store, smoking.

Panel 2.
A small inset panel. Sherry notices the crew approaching.
Henry, off panel: "Looks like Sherry is up ahead."

Panel 3.
Sherry smirks as Emily, Maude, and Henry approach on the street.
Sherry: "Well, you actually showed up."

Panel 4.
Emily fumes as Sherry taunts her.
Emily: "Don't make me regret this, Sherry."
Sherry: "You? I'm worried about me."

Panel 5.
Sherry, cigarette in mouth, reaches out.
Sherry: "The file. And my bracelet. Conor's getting suspicious."

Panel 6.
Close up on Emily, frowning.
Emily: "No. Translate the file first. Then I'll give it back."

Panel 7.
Emily hands over the file to Sherry.
Sherry: "Keeping a bargaining chip? Ha! Guess I'll work fast."
Off panel voice: "Sorry love."

Panel 8.
Conor comes up behind Sherry, who is shocked.
Conor: "But it ends here."
Sherry: "Conor!?"

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Posted on September 3, 2026 by Melissa J

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