“The Last Straw” – Mr. Matheson’s Arithme-TIPS for December 13, 2024

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THE LAST STRAW PANEL 1 Mr. Matheson, sitting on the couch in the living room, kissed Mrs. Matheson on the cheek as she heads to bed. Mr. Matheson holds his hand over his heart like he's taking a pledge. MRS. MATHESON No running off tonight, right? MR. MATHESON I promise. I'm just watching Leno, then I'm all yours. PANEL 2 As Mrs. Matheson leaves, Mr. Matheson sneaks over to the phone. PANEL 3 Mr. Matheson is paranoid as he talks on the phone. MR. MATHESON Hey, It's Bill. She just went to bed PANEL 4 Mr. Matheson looks at the stairs, paranoid. MR. MATHESON I’ll see you at the Chili’s in five, Michael. We can budget the spring musical. See you soon. CAPTION: Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, promises become too hard to keep.

“The Last Straw” – Mr. Matheson’s Arithme-TIPS for December 13, 2024

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Everly Heights

Okay. I want to say a whole lot about what it going on here, but it'll come to a head this Sunday, so I'll think I'll bite my tongue. You'll notice posters for both Cornerstone Theater and Pancake on Mr. Matheson's back wall. I love adding little Everly Heights references like that, so keep an eye out! Also, I believe Jay Leno is the first solid timeline reference we have in this. For the record, I see it happening in 97 or 98. I'll keep my options open for... reasons... But that's roughly when this is all taking place, if you're following the timeline at all.

It's been a pretty emotional week on the creative side of the strip this week, because I know where it's going. All will be revealed soon. I hope you have a happier weekend than the Mathesons...

Latch on to learning!