Panel 1.
Emily trembles, afraid.
Emily: "Are you--No! It can't be--!"

Panel 2.
Conor Blair moves into frame, looming over and reaching out.
Emily, off panel: "Conor! Conor Blair?!"

Panel 3.
Sherry grabs onto Conor from behind.
Sherry:"Damnit, Conor! What are you doing here?!"
Conor: "Sorry, Sherry. This isn't about you."

Panel 4.
Conor pushes Sherry off and walks toward Emily, who panics.
Conor:"I'm only here for the Trent girl! That file! Give it up and we're jake!"

Panel 5.
Henry grabs Emily's arm.
Henry: "Emily! Run!"

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