Prologue
"I'm sorry, Mrs. Swan," The doctor said grimly. The small woman stiffened in her blue hospital gown.
"The brain scan has showed-"
"Don't try that with me!" she spoke sternly. The frail woman knew this was a possibility, She'd heard stories on the News about scenarios like this, but that doesn't mean she would be so eager to destroy an innocent life.
"I will not get rid of her, just because of your goddamn brain scan." The soon-to-be mother said angrily. The doctor looked at her and gave a sigh.
"It is not necessary, but is heavily recommended." The young man spoke calmly, trying to pacify the frantic woman. Behind his pale blue eyes she could almost see warmth, but pinned that to pity. She knew what he wanted her to do. What every women was told to do.
"Alright." she whispered, sitting back down on the cold cushioned table. Brain scans were mandatory now, as much as she hated to admit it. Nobody wanted to take chances, what with the new technology available, who would give up the opportunity? She would have to be one of those mothers, ones that cannot trust their children as much as they want to. Ones that have to constantly watch over their children awaiting the moment that would inevitably come.Her child was going to be one of few with a special mind, one not welcome. The mind of a killer.
