Emily, shaky but relieved, nods. Tears are in her eyes as she grasps Tommy’s the bad boy hand tightly.

Emily, shaky but relieved, nods. Tears are in her eyes as she grasps Tommy’s the bad boy hand tightly.

Panel 11: Emily notices the change in him and looks concerned. Emily: "Tommy the bad boy, what’s wrong?"

Panel: Emily the good girl notices the change in him and looks concerned. Caption by Emily: "Tommy the bad boy what's wrong?"

A dimly lit alleyway in Chicago. Tommy the bad boy and Emily run, shadows stretching long behind them. Emily looks terrified, clutching Tommy's the bad boy arm. Rain slicks the street.

Emily, weak but alive, lying in the bed.

Tommy the bad boy freeing Emily. Emily rushes into his arms, relieved.

Breathless, Tommy the bad boy is on the phone with Emily, leaning against a wall.

School rooftop during sunset. Jack and Shane sit near the fence. Jack: “Why did you help me?” Shane: “Because nobody else did.” ⸻ Panel 2 Close-up of Shane looking at the city. Shane: “Those two pick on everyone weaker than them.” Shane: “I hate people like that.” ⸻ Panel 3 Jack looks surprised. Jack (thought): “He’s different…” ⸻ Panel 4 A girl suddenly appears carrying two juice boxes. This is Emily. Athletic build, confident smile. Emily: “Found you two.” ⸻ Panel 5 Emily throws a juice box at Jack. THUNK Jack: “Ow!” Emily: “Catch next time.” ⸻ Panel 6 The three sit together. Emily: “So you’re Jack.” Jack: “Yeah.” Emily: “Shane talks about you.” Shane: “I do not.” ⸻ Panel 7 (Comedy Panel) Emily laughing. Emily: “You should’ve seen your face.” Jack looks embarrassed. ⸻ Panel 8 The sun is setting. For the first time in years, Jack smiles. Narration: “That day, I gained two friends.” ⸻ Final Panel (Foreshadowing) Dark alley. A shadowy figure watches them from afar. Only glowing eyes visible. Shadow Figure: “…Found him.” Narration Box: “But peace never lasts forever.”

The door opens to a dimly lit room. Three figures are huddled in a corner. One is Emily, seemingly unconscious.

The door opens to a dimly lit room. Three figures are huddled in a corner. One is Emily, seemingly unconscious.

The door opens to a dimly lit room. Three figures are huddled in a corner. One is Emily, seemingly unconscious.

Tommy the bad boy and Marcus shake hands. Emily watches cautiously.