Chapter 106

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After school Eve asked Amy to go to the movies with her. She was suppossed to go to the clinic, but that was becoming more and more discouraging. Their group was getting through to fewer and fewer people, and there was another group there. This new group countered Eve's side, specifically to let the people know that some people of faith condoned their choice. Some of them seemed to have been inspired by Zoey Allen, although Eve's group sometimes disparingly called Zoey "the abortion barbie." With 908 days until impact, life was becoming less sacred. Eve and Amy saw a dark comedy about a kidnapping that somehow resulted in love. Although these lovers robbed a bank, killed her father, there were still a couple of angels trying to make sure they wound up together. After the movie Amy could tell that Eve was still feeling down.

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Amy: Didn't like the movie?

Eve: Actually, that's one of the lighter movies out these days.

Amy: It was that girl, huh?

Eve: I barely knew her. But yeah, I saw her die. And she was with child, and the baby's dead. And Karen, she's considering having an abortion.

Amy: I'm sorry. Did you want to be a big sister?

Eve: Yes. I already love that child, and there's nothing I can do to save it. What am I going to do?

Amy: First off, don't blame yourself for Karen's choices.

Eve: I have to try, to convince Karen to do the right thing.

Amy: Do what you can, but accept that you might not succeed. Either way, know that I'm here for you.

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Amy could see her friend was near-tears. To calm her down, Amy did what she'd wanted to do for awhile. She kissed Eve on the lips. Later on Eve thought about the kiss. She had never been attracted to girls before, only boys. Adam, Jack, Jessie, but there was something about Amy. She made Eve feel safe. Eve had thought of the Sons of Liberty as lunatic militia people who probably revered the swastika. But attending these meetings, they seemed like good people. They were ultimately just fighting to survive. These guys, including Amy, made Eve feel protected, certainly more than Zack or Karen. Eve had heard rumors of Amy being gay, but didn't realize she was attracted to Eve. Eve thought about what to tell her friend, how to let her down gently. But all Eve could say outloud was "I need to think about this." Amy said she understood, and Eve walked home, unsure what might come next.