Chapter 13
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Eve had not been one for church before 2/4. Her parents had taught her the basics about God, good people go to Heaven, bad people go to Hell. They had considered sending her to a catholic school, but instead chose a public school. Now Eve went every sunday. Zack was usually busy with Ravenwood business, Kendall went with Eve when she wasn't too hung-over. In the month and a half since the big ELE announcement church attendance had greatly increased, as had mosque attendance. When they passed the collection plate Eve gave some of her allowance, others gave nothing. They seemed to be hoarding, in case of emergency. But they still wanted spiritual assurances of Heaven. Eve believed father Mcnamara was right when he said it was their religious duty to help those in need. First lady Sharon Mason had become a symbol for attending many charity benefits in the last month. But Eve was also drawn to certain vices. She enjoyed the tabloid stories of Nikki Calendar, or a certain young couple. This couple made their names by robbing banks, and handing out CD's of their music. This century's Bonnie and Clyde provided excitement to Eve. She knew they were commiting great sins solely for money and fame, but she enjoyed their music. One sunday after mass Eve joined her friends to smoke. Kendall knew Eve did this, she didn't neccessarily like this but didn't stop her. Eve tried to remember the date. It was 1218 days until impact, which meant it had been 44 days since 2/4. That made today March 20th. From a distance Eve saw her mom having an argument with mr and mrs Mathison. She couldn't hear exactly what was being said. But she heard mrs Mathison tell Kendallto stay away from her husband. Eve wasn't sure she wanted to know what this was about.