Chapter 99

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Murphy came to see Eve after what felt like hours. He brought pizza, soda, and ice cream for Eve.

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Murphy: Sorry it took so long. Help yourself.

Eve: Thank you.

Murphy: Do you know why you're here?

Eve: Yes. I sell illegal contraband.

Murphy: That's one reason. I've looked at your record. A year ago you'd had no trouble with the law. No problems at school, good grades, you'd never even smoked a ciggarette. And now, according to some, you're involved with two terrorist groups, and you admire the fanatical preacher Samuel.

Eve: What? No. I'm not involved with terrorists. I got one of Samuel's videos sent to me, I opened it without knowing who sent it.

Murphy: Our files aren't 100%. Please, tell me your side of events. Start from Febuary 4th, the day everything changed.

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Eve told officer Murphy everything, her mother's suicide, cutting class, shoplifting, her own suicide attempt, her black-market activities, even her summer romance with Jessie. Eve also talked about her friendship, with both Nadia and Amy, her conversion to Islam, campaigning for Chris Smith.

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Murphy: I believe you. You're at the age when you would probably question things. I had a bit of a youthful rebellion too. My parents were conservative christians so ofcourse I said I was a communist who worshipped the devil.

Eve: DO those two things go together?

Murphy: Probably not. You try to talk people out of abortions or suicide, and you campaign for the guy who wants to keep them legal.

Eve: I'm not sure what I believe in sometimes.

Murphy: That's understandale. You also helped build an Ark, sacrificed your summer vacation to save lives. Yet here you got involved in the black market. Participated in this which steals food and medicine from those that need it.

Eve: I'm sorry. At first it was just to make sure I had enough to eat. The truth is I could've left. I chose to put my own desires ahead of others.

Murphy: I'm glad you're honest.

Eve: I've made mistakes, I'll take the consequences.

Murphy: It's good to know the more serious charges are false.

Eve: Who said I was involved with terrorists?

Murphy: Not important, we won't e charging you with that. The black market stuff, that's another matter. But perhaps that can be forgiven. I don't believe you are a terrorist, but there are rumors. Certain elements of your mosque, some of the christians you protest with. Your friend Amy is with the Sons of Liberty. Their platform endorses the idea of states secceeding from the union.

Eve: I don't think any of these people are terrorists.

Murphy: Perhaps you're right. As I said our files aren't perfect. Perhaps, you can keep us informed about their activities. If any of them are plotting something, you can help us save lives.

Eve: What if they aren't planning anything?

Murphy: That would be great. We would know, and we wouldn't have to waste our limited resources investigating them. Don't you want to make up for past mistakes, perhaps even earn more lottery chances?

Eve: Yeah, I want those things.

Murphy: So, are you willing to be my confidential informant?

Eve: Yeah, I'm in.

Murphy: Good. I'll check in on you from time to time. Feel free to call me if you learn anything vital. Here is my phone number. For now, I'll take you home.