Chapter 25
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When Eve woke up on Friday April 15th she noticed the sun was higher than it usually was when she woke up. She checked her watch, 8:55. School started in five minutes, had her parents slept in well? Eve and Cujo went downstairs, Kendall was again making breakfast. She assured Eve that she didn't have to go to school today. They weren't sure if Adam had been arressted, and they didn't want to take the chance that they might see each other. Either way, they figured Eve could use the day off. Eve decided to take it easy, watch some tv. This wasn't too bad, except for the countdown at 1192 days. Eve ended up watching old re-runs. She saw Buffy save the world again. This time she did it by sending her vampire boyfriend Angel to Hell. Even Buffy seemed to have gotten darker over time. She could save the world, but not without sacrifice. Around 1pm officer Roberts stopped by to talk with Eve and Kendall about the case.
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Kendall: What's happenning?
Roberts: We've spoken with Adam, the district attorney is offering him a plea bargain.
Kendall: What kind of bargain?
Roberts: Four months of hard labor, working on one of the Arks.
Kendall: Wouldn't that get his name added to the lottery more times?
Roberts: Yes. After 2/4 the president had most inmates working on them. The system has adults with criminal record, they get their name added once for every month they work on the shelters. Two times per month for adults with no criminal record. The number is doubled for juveniles.
Kendall: So he gets rewarded for hitting my daughter? Four months, two chances per month. Adam gets 8 more chances.
Roberts: Actually, since he has no record yet, it would be four chances per month.
Kendall: You've got to be kidding me.
Roberts: I'm sorry. The fact is, we don't have the manpower to arrest and incarcerate every offender like this. This is the best we can do. Eve, as the victim you have some say in how we proceed. You can ask the D.A. to prosecute, or you can give your blessing for the plea bargain.
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Eve thought about this. A part of her did want to punish Adam for hurting her. But she didn't want to ruin his life forever. This would punish him somewhat. She'd be safely away from him and she wouldn't have to repeat her story in court. Against her mother'sobjections Evetold Roberts to offer Adam this deal.