PAGE SIX
Panel 1
The young Hemingway and Jerome, as we saw them last panel last page, embracing.
CAPTION: On that fateful night, even though no one ever made it official, Jerome became Hemingway’s father.
Panel 2
Jerome seated beside the young Jerome in the principal’s office at his private academy.
CAPTION: He assumed all the roles of a guardian, even if his title was that of a butler.
Panel 3
Jerome’s perspective at Hemingway’s graduation.
CAPTION: He became the constant in Jerome’s life.
Panel 4
In the study, where a smashed window evokes the famous origin of Batman, although this is the Ferryman, and so for now we will just have to wonder what inspired Hemingway. All the same, Jerome is standing by him as they discuss what has just happened.
CAPTION: When Hemingway made his momentous vow, it was Jerome who listened and offered his thoughts.
Panel 5
Hemingway about to head out to explore the world, suitcase in hand, or rather, at his side as he hugs Jerome goodbye.
CAPTION: Who watched the journey begin.
Panel 6
A bearded Hemingway has returned, hugging Jerome again.
CAPTION: Who watched the prodigal son return.
Panel 7
Jerome observing Hemingway looking at himself in the mirror (evoking the similar panel of Sonny/Soul from earlier) as the Ferryman for the first time.
CAPTION: Who watched him grow into his own man.
Panel 8
The secret origin of Sonny: in a nightclub, Jerome is off to the side as Hemingway consoles Sonny as his jazz-playing parents lie gunned down on the stage.
CAPTION: Who watched him become a father.
Panel 9
Jerome giving Hemingway advice as Sonny stands to the side looking lost.
CAPTION: Who helped him learn what that meant.
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