– A Quiet Day Turns Loud
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Panel 1
Scene: Early morning. Joile is getting ready near the door. Rena stands with a mug, looking confused.
Rena:
I thought you said you had office work today?
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Panel 2
Scene: Joile putting on his jacket, adjusting his belt.
Joile:
Yeah, but something came up. I need to head to the bank to investigate a case.
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Panel 3
Scene: Rena steps closer, lightly tugging on his sleeve.
Rena:
Okay, but come home early, alright?
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Panel 4
Scene: Joile smiles and kisses her forehead.
Joile:
Of course, my wife.
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Panel 5
Scene: A police car outside honks. Joile's friend is in the passenger seat.
Police Friend (shouting):
Hey buddy! We're getting late!
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Panel 6
Scene: Joile steps outside, turning back to Rena one last time.
Joile:
My sister called—she'll be here around noon. Take care of her and the kids, okay?
Rena (smiling sweetly):
Got it. You're getting late. Byeee!
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Panel 7
Scene: Joile gives one last warm look and gets into the police car. Rena waves at him.
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Panel 8
Scene: Noon. Lily (Joile's big sister) arrives at the door with three energetic kids.
Lily:
Hello, Rena!
Rena (smiling):
Hey, sis! Come in!
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Panel 9
Scene: Rena and Lily sit at the table sipping coffee. The kids are playing with toys on the floor.
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Panel 10
Scene: Lily's phone rings. She glances at the screen and answers.
Lily:
Yes? …Oh! Okay, I'll come right now.
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Panel 11
Scene: Lily grabs her purse in a hurry.
Lily:
Sorry Rena, my junior just called. Something came up at the lab. Can you watch the kids for me?
Rena:
Of course, sis. Go ahead.
Lily:
Thanks! I owe you one!
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Panel 12
Scene: Lily waves and leaves. Rena watches the kids run around the living room.
Rena (inner voice, irritated):
Ugh… I hate kids. They're such a headache.
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Panel 13
Scene: Kids are laughing and running in circles. One tugs at Rena's sleeve. Rena forces a smile and plays with them half-heartedly.
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Panel 14
Scene: Evening. The kids are finally asleep, snuggled on the couch. Rena turns on the TV to relax.
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Panel 15
Scene: Rena flips channels and suddenly pauses. Her eyes widen in horror.
TV Reporter (from screen):
Breaking News: A terrorist group has hijacked a bank in the city. Police and civilians are trapped inside.
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Panel 16
Scene: The broadcast shows live footage of the bank Joile went to. Gunfire is heard. A police officer is shown being shot.
TV Reporter (continuing):
One officer has already been injured in the exchange. The situation is escalating.
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Panel 17
Scene: Close-up of Rena's face in shock. Her hand clenches the TV remote tightly.
Rena (inner voice, panicked):
Joile… No…