Chapter 108
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On Thursday Febuary 2nd Eve studied for her botany test. She decided to take a little break and step outside for a ciggarette. Eve didn't smoke inside partly because Karen was pregnant. But Karen was already outside smoking.
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Karen: Want one?
Eve: Thanks. You know they're bad for the baby right.
Karen: It doesn't matter anymore. I'm not having this baby.
Eve: You got pregnant on purpose. Now you're getting rid of it because it's, inconvenient?
Karen: This isn't easy, and I don't need your judgement.
Eve: You are talking about my little brother or sister.
Karen: Not neccessarily.
Eve: Well I seem the only one who cares.
Karen: What else should I do?
Eve: Have the baby, put it up for adoption, or let me help.
Karen: This baby will be less than two yearsold when Ele hits. It will die a painful from starvation or freezing. At least this way it won't feel pain.
Eve: You don't know that.
Karen: It will feel less pain at least. And what does your god say about dead children?
Eve: If it dies an innocent, it goes to Heaven. But those who kill children will face Allah's judgement.
Karen: There you go. The baby goes to Heaven, and we both know I'm going to Hell either way.
Eve: Maybe, but there is still hope for your salvation.
Karen: I've made an appoitment for Saturday. I can't do this alone.
Eve: What do you mean?
Karen: I need your help.
Eve: For what?
Karen: Come with me.
Eve: To help you abort my sibling?
Karen: Eve, I know you don't like me, I have't given youa reason to like me. But I need someone.
Eve: Ask dad.
Karen: He's working. He said you could take Saturday off.
Eve: Not for this.
Karen: Please, I need you.
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Eve looked at her former friend, her step-mother. Karen was scared, in pain, Eve actually felt sympathy. Maybe if Eve went with her she could talk Karen out of this. And if she couldn't, Karen shouldn't go through this alone.
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On Friday Febuary 3rd Amy asked Eve if she was free this weekend. Eve said she had something to do on Saturday, but was free on Sunday. They should probably talk about the kiss. Eve took her tests, went to Ravenwood, dreaded the next day. At work Eve watched tv while waiting. President Mason was giving his annual state of the union address tomorrow, exactly one year since his other announcement. Today they were talking about the Zoey Allen scandal. With few tv shows on they filled airtime with this, and brutal exhibition fights. They were like those organized by coach Miller. But these guys were professionals, much less likely to tap out or tap the other guy. This world was becoming more brutal, no wonder Karen didn't want her baby to see this accursed world.