Strangers in Paradise #10

In "My Other Life," Katchoo and Tambi check on David before heading out, while Francine deals with a broken rib from her recent fight with Katchoo—now set by Brad. As the group shares updates and concerns, Francine chooses to stay by David’s side during his recovery, setting the stage for quiet tensions and shifting alliances.

In "I’m Open," Francine grapples with the aftermath of recent upheavals, slowly piecing together fragments of truth—especially after learning that someone from Packard-Yerr quietly covered David’s medical bills. A raw, emotional conversation with Marie leads Francine to a difficult decision: she’ll return home. But as she begins to rebuild, she becomes aware of a looming presence—her new bodyguard, Tip, watching her every move.

In "The Black Of Your Heart," Veronica moves through the aftermath of a devastating crash, quietly settling debts with those who survived — but not all her targets are gone. David, one year on, is healing in the care of Francine and her mother, still reeling from the wreckage. As Brad prepares to propose to Francine and Casey unexpectedly returns, the past begins to stir beneath the surface of this fragile new normal.

In "Kings and Queens," David departs Francine’s house to confront an unresolved past in New York, while Veronica sends Sharon’s body to Sal in a gesture both chilling and final. Meanwhile, Tambi grows wary of Katchoo, who, despite a hangover, wields immense influence as a fictional Wall Street powerhouse.