PANEL 1
Sparrow points at Rachel's platform boots.
SPARROW: "But, look at her boots! Only a goth would wear those stupid things!"
PANEL 2
Close-up of Rachel's chunky black platform boots with buckles.
PANEL 3
Rachel defends her footwear choice.
RACHEL: "I could have a fetish!"
SPARROW: "How can you have a fetish if you never have sex?"
RACHEL: "You're cruel!"
PANEL 4
Sparrow makes another accusation.
SPARROW: "Besides, she's not even Christian!"
PANEL 5
The Nice Old Woman responds calmly while Brenda (as angel) watches.
NICE OLD WOMAN: "And neither was the Virgin Mary!"
AUTHOR'S NOTE
Title: "Happy Holidays!"
Author's message about winter holidays - Yule, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Tet, Bodhi Day - and how Christmas dominates the season, with stores displaying Christmas merchandise next to Halloween candy.
