A Comic in 9 Panels

Panel 1: A disheveled man sits in a chair, head down, a look of guilt on his face.

He thinks: What have I done?

Panel 2: He holds his head in his hands “I killed her.

I know I killed her…

Panel 3: He begins to sob into his hands.

…sob…

Panel 4: A lady in a bonnet walks up and begins to talk to him, but is abruptly cut off as the man jerks his head up and begins demanding an answer.

Lady: All done. Do you want to see the baby?

Guy: IS MY WIFE ALRIGHT?

Panel 5: the man doesn’t wait for a response and rushes past her leaving her confused

Lady: Um, she’s…

Panel 6: the guy pushes open the door slowly with a creak. His wife is sitting up in bed smiling down at the newborn in her arms

Panel 7: the guy, puzzled, holds a baby wrapped in cloth.

Wife: This is your son…

Panel 8: a healthy baby wrapped up snugly, eyes closed.

Panel 9: The guy pulls the newborn to his cheek and begins celebrating

Guy: IT’S A BOY! A REAL BOY!

Wife: Pinocchio, darling what are you saying?

Guy: Nothing, nothing…