Thirteen

In the first panel, Calvin sits at the dinner table with a big plate of green slop before him. He yells Why do you insist on poisoning me every night? This is torture.


In the second, his mom leans across the table to admonish him It's not poison, just try it. You need to keep your strength up.


Calvin is incensed I'm tired of being sick! I'm tired of never having any energy! I just want to be a normal kid! Is that so much to ask?


In the last panel, Calvin's dad has poured himself a large cocktail and stands in the doorway, listening into the kitchen. His wife tries to console their son. I know, honey. You're being a very brave man. We just need to be patient, keep you eating healthy, and let the treatments do their job.