Chapter 29
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Monday May 9th was a bit of an adjustement for Eve. It was a bit hard to sit through class when she'd been swimming in the majestic Atlantic ocean less than 24 hours ago. She resisted smoking because she didn't want to take away the smell of salt water that was still in her nose. After school Eve went home. Cujo seemed very happy to see her. That may have had something to do with the fact that the dog had done his business in the kitchen. Eve began cleaning it up, the price of having a dog. As Eve took out the trash she saw some empty beer bottles. Her mother had kept her promise to stay sober for their family vacation, but not much longer. When Eve went back inside she heard something. Mr Mathison was trying to sneak out, but he and Eve saw each other. They just looked at each other awkwardly for a few seconds, then he left. Eve saw her mother. Kendall was a little drunk, and very embarrassed.
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Kendall: I'm sorry Eve. I didn't want you to find out about this.
Eve: It's not exactly news. I knew about you cheating on dad, and I know about dad cheating on you.
Kendall: How did you know?
Eve: I'm not stupid. Just tell me why.
Kendall: I'm scared, of ELE. I needed something to relieve the tension.
Eve: I'm scared too, but I'm not sleeping with every guy in school.
Kendall: He and I met in AA. I know he's married, and we were faithful to our spouses. But now, there might be only 1168 days until the world ends and I don't know if we can get in these Arks. Fidelity just doesn't seem important anymore.
Eve: Apparently not. I know dad is with Karen, but at least he's helping with Ravenwood shelters. Hell the president and his wife are having affairs, but they also do their jobs. I guess being my mother isn't an important job.
