Chapter 35
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Eve thought about what Jack had said. He was probably right about things getting progressively worse over the next few years. Maybe he had the right idea. Eve bought the funeraldress, and another one. The other outfit seemed to be for loose women. That night Eve saw Bentten, the director of the FBI, talking about the rising crime rate. Benteen said that those who idealized Nikki Calendar, or song writing bank robbers, were contributing to this. He also feared it would get even worse, unless everyone did their part. Eve did fear violent crime, how she might suffer. She had heard stories of the president's son, Jed, and the vice-president's daughter, Zoey, were dating. Before Febuary 4th that had seemed romantic. Now, they were believed to be polyamorous, even engaging in three-ways with other young men and women. Eve had no desire to do that, but a part of her didn't want to die while still a virgin. The next morning Eve wore the revealing outfit to breakfast with her father. Zack didn't even say a word. He didn't even seem to care, why should he when Karen slept over. Her mother had shown her the way out. Suicide seemed better than continuing this downward spiral into a life of crime. Before Zack left for work Eve kissed him on the cheek, and said she loved him. Whatever his faults Eve wanted her father toknow she still loved himafter her death. Cujo stayed close to Eve this day. He seemed to sense something was wrong. Eve played with the dog, tried to assure him she'd be fine. Ironically on this day the news stations were talking about the possile legalization of euthanasia, doctor-assisted suicide for the terminally ill. A recent activist, Hailey, had testified before congress yesterday. Hailey had been a waitress and single mother of two. Hailey's son shot himself in Febuary. In her testimony Hailey said what had bothered her even more than losing her son, was seeing him suffer for weeks before dying of his wound. By operating "mercy clinics" the government could prevent needless suffering and help adults who wanted death. Eve wore her funeral dress, wanting to wear it once while she was still alive. Eve thought about writing a suicide note, but didn't know what to say exactly. Also, if her father found this pre-maturely he might still be able to stop her. Besides, Eve didn't neccessarilywant people to know that she'd committed suicide. At 5pm Eve said goodbye to Cujo, and went to face her own death.