Chapter 26
Marie saw Dana coming. She always feared their meetings. Marie had done what she'd had to do to protect her nine year old daughter Erica. She didn't like it, but it kept Dana from murdering Erica. Marie worked at a women's health center. They did pre-natal and post-natal care for pregnant women. Ocassionally they performed abortions. Marie usually stayed out of that, but when Dana requested Marie performed abortions for specific women. Sometimes Marie even encouraged these women to do this, knowing full well Dana would murder these women if they stayed pregnant. Marie hated doing this, but it kept Erica alive. As Dana got out of her car and walked to the house Marie made sure her own gun was handy, just in case.
Dana: Is Erica here?
Marie: She's asleep. Why are you here?
Dana: It's time.
Marie: Please, I've kept my end of the bargain.
Dana: Yes you have, and I'm grateful. But the end is almost upon us. The devil is gathering his forces. His minions barely even hide it anymore. All of Satan's children must die before the end.
Marie: Including you?
Dana: Yes. I will end my life when the time comes. You know it's for the best. This is not a punishment. We allowed you to spend this time with her while you performed God's work. If Erica dies an innocent she goes to heaven, despite who her father is. If she lives much longer, especially now, she'll be led astray. She'll suffer the fires of Hell for eternity. As her mother, I know you don't want that. If you truley love Erica we need to do this now.
Marie: Okay. I'll do it myself and give my child a painless death.
Marie went for her gun. Dana had to be expecting this, that Mari would try to kill her instead of Erica. And Dana was much better with a gun than Marie. But her daughter's life was in danger. For the sake of her baby, Marie had to try this.