Panel 1: Chloe sits in front of a lovely lit Christmas tree.
Chloe: The tree feels different on the other side of Christmas. No anticipation of Santa's visit, of presents. And yet, the tree still sparkles!
Panel 2:
Chloe: It sparkles with the bright spots of the past year. The ups, not the downs. The highs, not the lows.
Panel 3: Her eyes sparkle.
Chloe: The reminders of love and warmth and what's to come in the New Year.
Panel 4: Mike unplugs the lights.
Mike: 2012: Lower energy bills!