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Panel 1
Hansel throws himself into Gretel’s arms and cries.

HANSEL: Oh, Gretel? Who will take care of us?
GRETEL: Don’t worry, Hansel. I’ll take care of you. We’ll take care of each other.

Panel 2
Hansel dries his tears as Gretel rises from the bed.

GRETEL: But the first thing we should do is feed you.

Panel 3
Hansel, alone in his bed, looking sad and exhausted, but innocent—he’s just a little boy once more.

Panel 4
Hansel’s POV, looking out the little window beside his bed. He can see the tree under which Stepmother is buried. There is a wooden cross marking the spot.

Panel 5
Hansel closes his eyes and clasps his hands—praying.

HANSEL: Dear God.
HANSEL: Please watch over Stepmother
HANSEL: She was a good woman, and she loved you very much.

Panel 6
Hansel stares out the window.

HANSEL: Amen.