Original Commentary

Originally, this arc was going to last a week - that's why it's called "Lola's Secret" (which isn't much to do with the action going on right now). I got thinking that Brisbane wasn't done reacting. Character shows when you put people under pressure and this is Brisbane's character. He's not a tough guy. He's not a hero. He's vulnerable sometimes, and he's not afraid to show it around Kimberly.

That's why they're sitting like that. It's emotionally intimate. I considered having Kimberly freak out, but it didn't seem right. I'm sure she had things stolen from her booth so the shock wouldn't be as great for her. But having Brisbane just not feel right and come to Kimberly for comfort worked. And it shows how their relationship has developed. When I wrote the last panel, I was wondering if it was a bit too old-Kimberly. But it is an honest question. There's a lot of paperwork involved if you need to replace all your ID, I'm sure - Terrence

Modern Commentary
Brisbane didn't do a lot; he just kinda stood there while Lola and the shopkeeper actually did the work. But it happened TO him. - Terrence