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Panel 1:

Amelia sits slumped over in a chair. Blood is beginning to pool in her midsection.

Panel 2:

A closeup on Amelia’s wound. The blood is spreading.

Panel 3:

A closeup on Emily’s face. She is stunned.

Panel 4:

Emily on her knees in front of Amelia, frantic.

Emily: “Amelia! Amelia! What happened? Hang on!”

Panel 5:

Amelia looks up, wincing.

Amelia: “I thought it’d all be okay, because I promised.”

Panel 6:

Amelia closes her eyes, teary.

Amelia: “Hopefully, it’s over now.”