Panel 1: (Desmond is standing at a concession table at the movie theater with a friend. Desmond is pointing at a sign on the table; his friend is signing cool. There is a female usher behind the table. They are smiling. The sign has a picture of caption glasses and says ‘NEW CAPTION GLASSES: ENJOY OPEN CAPTION ANYTIME!!!‘)

Panel 2: (Desmond and his friend are struggling with their caption glasses, which are connected to a box strapped around their necks)

Panel 3: (Desmond and his friend are walking uncomfortably, wearing the caption glasses and holding popcorn and soda. They both look embarrassed with flushed cheeks. There is a couple behind them, whispering and pointing at them)
Desmond is thinking: “SIGH… WE SURVIVED UGLY HEARING AIDS. …NOW THIS?”