PANEL 1
Similar. Luther is in the middle of the panel, pursued by a grown black man of large build, THOMAS. This is Luther’s father.
MR. DAVIS
(to Alice)
Now who’s that?
ALICE
That’s Thomas.
PANEL 2
Similar. MR. DAVIS No, that can’t be Thomas. It’s been years since he was a toddler.
ALICE
(laughing)
Oh, Mr. Davis! No…
ALICE (CONT’D)
That’s Thomas with his son.
PANEL 3
Mr. Davis’s eyes widen.
MR. DAVIS
That’s Thomas? All grown up?
MR. DAVIS (CONT’D)
But it was only a few years ago my Josie and I used to mind him in the courtyard.
PANEL 4
Alice softens.
ALICE
Oh… I’m sorry. They do grow up quickly, don’t they?
PANEL 5
They look out on the yard together, avoiding eye contact.
MR. DAVIS
Saw you all in black a few days ago. Funeral?
ALICE
Isabella and Adolfo Estevez. From way back in the day.
PANEL 6
Mr. Davis.
MR. DAVIS
I remember. Roberto was their boy, right? Coached him in basketball at the community center.
MR. DAVIS (CONT’D)
Heard that’s gone, too.