Chapter 118

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Over the next week the news seemed bleakindeed. As the supreme court heard the euthanasia case, protestors for both sided were outside. If they ruled in favor of the girl's request the question might become, what is the minimum age for suicide? Before the court could reach a verdict, a protestor shot and killed this 13 year old girl. The prime minister of Israel said that Pakistan was attempting to wipe out the Jewish race by siezing the Arks. On Thursday March 2nd the FBI attempted to raid a house where Samuel was believed to be hiding out. A gunfight ensued, twoagents and at least one of Samuel's followers were killed. Samuel had at least a dozen armed followers,plus seven children. Samuel threatened to kill all if the FBI tried another raid. Eve was watching the news on Thursday and saw coverage of the standoff. On Friday morning it was still going on. Eve had feared the worst, but at least the children were still alive, for now. On Saturday March 4th Eve again arrived at Amy's house at 9am. They drove into the woods so Amy could teach Eve how to hunt. Eve noticed a couple of rifles and a tent were in the trunk, as well as some food.

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Eve: So, we're sleeping in the woods tonight?

Amy: That's up to you.

Eve: It might be a good idea to get adjusted to this. As long as you don't expect anything from me.

Amy: No expectations. Now let's go over the rules for dealing with firearms.

Eve: Always treat a gun as if it's loaded. Keep it pointed away from people. Keep guns safe and locked. Only fire warning shots into the ground.

Amy: Warning shots don't often apply to wild animals, but very good.

Eve: So, we brought food though?

Amy: Just peanut butter sandwiches, and ofcourse bottled water. My grandfather used to say that when you hunt, you can only live off what you catch. The only exception to that rule, is peanut butter sandwiches.

Eve: Why are they the exception?

Amy: I think it was because I really liked them as a kid. Realistically, he was just making sure his grandfather didn't starve.

Eve: Cool. So, what do you think of the standoff in Illinois?

Amy: I don't see it ending well.

Eve: What I don't get is, if Samuel really is such a fanatic, why doesn't he kill them all?

Amy: He's a coward. Samuel is like Bin Laden, having others do his killing while he sits back in his safe little house. Why do you think he's kept those kids alive this long, they're human shields.

Eve: You might be right. Hopefully the FBI can negotiate for their release or rescue them.

Amy: God willing.