Happy New Year” p. 2 of 8.
Panels 1-3 — Narration: I have the rest of the night off. New Years Eve. Big, Fucking, Deal!
Panel 4 — Like I have anything to celebrate.

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“Happy New Year” p. 3 of 8.
Panels 1-4 — Narration: Every year, it’s the same. Same job, same city, same apartment.

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“Happy New Year” p. 4 of 8.
Panel 1 –
Guy in football jersey: Don’t go upstairs. The party’s in the courtyard.
Waiter guy: Sorry, but I’m tired.
Football guy: Okay, see ya next year.
Panels 2-5 — Maybe next year will be different. Maybe I’ll find a new job. Maybe I’ll get out of this city. Maybe I’ll go back to school.

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“Happy New Year” p. 5 of 8.
Panel 1 — Maybe I’ll do something creative.
Panels 2-5 — Narration: But who am I kidding? It’s always next year. And nothing ever changes.
Backgrond television noise:
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“Happy New Year” p. 6 of 8.
Panel 3 — Clicking noise as television is turned off
Panels 4 and 5: Music and general party sounds coming from courtyard.

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“Happy New Year” p. 7 of 8.
Panel 1 — More party noise coming from courtyard.
Panels 2-3 — Sounds of countdown to midnight
Panel 3 — Dialog/ narration: Aw, what the hell.

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“Happy New Year” p. 8 of 8.
Panels 1 and 2 — Everyone: Happy New Year!
Panel 3 —
Thought balloon: Happy New Year?
Dialog/ Narration: I sure hope so.

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