1 - Chris sits on the floor, her back to Mary's door. She holds her lighter in one hand, a cigarette in the other.
CHRIS: ...I know you're still mad about Dad.
2 - On Chris' lighter as she attempts to ignite a flame. All she gets are some sparks.
SFX: skrtch
CHRIS (off-panel): I miss him, too. You know that, right?
3 - On the lighter. This attempt doesn't even yield a spark.
SFX: skrtch
CHRIS (off-panel): And I wasn't the only one who thought he'd be better off in a home.
4 - On the third attempt, Chris gets some fire.
SFX: skrtch!
CHRIS (off-panel): Evelyn -- Mom --
5 - The lighter's flame is joined on panel by Chris' cigarette, but the two do not touch.
CHRIS: ...
6 - On Chris, sitting against the door. The lighter is out, the cigarette remains unlit in her other hand, and Chris lowers her head, leaving her face obscured by the darkness.
CHRIS: Mer. Mom's gone.
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