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Panel 1: An establishing exterior shot of the piano bar, Keys on the River, its neon sign lit up as the sun has recently set. Narration says, "...they wouldn't like what they saw."

Panel 2: Inside the piano bar, Daniel holds the straps of his backpack as he enters. He says, "Hey, Elena." Elena is standing in the light of the bar area, behind the counter. She replies in a bubbly balloon, "Oh, hi Daniel!"

Panel 3: Elena is wearing a strapless long-sleeve shirt, but still has on her signature gold hoops. She shakes a cocktail shaker and, with a large smile, says, "You’re here early. Does that mean today’s the day?"

Panel 4: Daniel wears a blank, neutral expression, his eyes a little wide as he listens to Elena ask from off-panel, "Is today the day I finally get you to try one of my drinks?"

Panel 5: Daniel narrows his eyes and looks off to the side, considering. Three ellipses float above his head as he weighs his options.

Panel 6: Now determined, Daniel looks up and answers, "Yes. Yes it is."