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Candace Chen Needs a Friend: Part 2.5

fiction by Amy Chu

Previously: Candace Chen Needs a Friend: Part II

PANEL 1: FRIENDS in car ask Candace and Conan, "Are you sure we can't drie you back to the Dark Sky Reserve? CANDACE: You both--you three--need your rest. CONAN: Plus, the reserve is in the other direction. We're closer to Hollywood so it shouldn't be an issue from here. PANEL TWO: FRIENDS: Every roadtrip story could use a hitchhiking bit! CANDACE: "Haha, yeah. Good luck with everything now. PANEL THREE: EMMETT: Hey Candace. I hope you enjoy your vacation. CANDACE: Thanks Emmett. PANEL FOUR: Friends drive away as Candace and Conan wave.
PANEL 1: As the car drives, off, they yell back, "Oh yeah, we named Baby! It's C....." PANEL 2: The car is very tiny now, driving off, with Candace, sheep, and Conan watching. PANEL 3: CANDACE: "I heard Candace." CONAN: "I heard Conan." Sheep turns around to look at the shadow appearing behind them.
PANEL 1: Three comrades, startled, as a figure approaches "Sorry to overhear, do you need a lift to Hollywood?" PANEL 2: Sheep, Conan and Candace alarmed! PANEL 3: A BANDAGED FIGURE approaches: "I'm headed there this afternoon." PANEL 4: The BANDAGED FIGURE says, "I'd be happy to take you with me."

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