Panel 1: Rorie leans her head on her hand as she speaks. "God, how long’s it been?
Three years? Four?"

Panel 2: Denver looks away with a small smile. He answers, "Six. I haven’t seen him in six years."

Panel 3: Denver looks down as he adds, "Not since Alex..."

Panel 4: Denver's eyes are downcast. Rorie has stopped smiling. They sit in silence, the rest of the bar clapping along in time with the music.

Panel 5: Rorie attempts a smile. She says, "Well, hey…"

Panel 6: Daniel wears a giant smile as he sings. Rorie finishes, "At least Daniel’s still here."
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