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[[Flashback to earlier in the day, from Trish's perspective, as she gets ready to go to GPF (which led up to the scene in the previous strip). Trish is looking into the mirror, styling her hair.]]
Trish: [narrating] "My name is Patricia Marshall. Most people call me Trish. I am a nerd... or geek... maybe both. Take your pick."

[[Trish is pulling a top with a matching cardigan from her closet.]]
Trish: [narrating] "I have a horrible stuttering problem. I enjoy renaissance fairs, math puzzles, and reading. Oh, how I LOVE to read!"

[[Trish puts on her cardigan, although we cannot see her face.]]
Trish: [narrating] "For the past few years, I... didn't exist. It's... complicated. I'd try to explain, but I barely understand it myself."

[[Trish takes one last look in the mirror and smiles uneasily.]]
Trish: [narrating] "Today I get a new lease on life. Please, Lord, don't let me screw THIS one up."