original_post:_11/5/2004____________________________ This strip has a few reveals. One is the first major conflict between Max and Chip. Max is willing to hurt or stand up to his friends for what he thinks is right. It also reveals that Naomi's con about her tumor might actually be real. Now, at this point, we all think she's just faking. But, what if the tumor WAS real? That's something that I wanted to explore in this type of crazy scenario.