PANEL 1
A small fairy-like version of Rachel floats joyfully with hearts around her.
FAIRY RACHEL: "I am in love! In love! IN LOVE!!"
FAIRY RACHEL: "No more sadness, cynicism, or dreary unhappiness!!"
FAIRY RACHEL: "LOVE! LOVE!"
Text label: "Self Portrait"
PANEL 2
Rachel looks horrified and alarmed.
RACHEL: "Wait, sadness and cynicism and dreary unhappiness?!"
PANEL 3
Rachel crosses her arms and pouts dramatically.
RACHEL: "But that is my schtick!"
PANEL 4
Rachel lies on a couch watching TV with Tuna the cat sitting on the back of the couch. The couch has a leopard print pattern.
RACHEL: "I hate this show, but I cannot look away."
PANEL 5
Rachel continues watching, still on the couch with Tuna, looking contemplative under a blanket.
RACHEL: "Sex in the City is like that."
PANEL 6
Rachel stands in what appears to be a bathroom or laundry area, looking content and sleepy while wearing warm clothing.
RACHEL: "Mmm... warm... flannel-y... goodness..."
PANEL 7
Rachel curls up with Tuna in what appears to be bedding or towels.
RACHEL: "I will just curl up here while I dry..."
PANEL 8
Rachel wakes up suddenly in a dimly lit room, realizing time has passed.
TEXT: 4 hours later...
RACHEL: "Shit! I fell asleep, did not I?!"