Chapter 224

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During their reunion, Adam brought up a few awkward subjects, but which he felt were neccessary.

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Adam: I'm sorry about what I did to you.

Eve: It's okay. For what it's worth, I forgave you a long time ago.

Adam: Thank you. I can't tell you how much that means to me. Listen, when I left you went to mass every Sunday. Do you still do that?

Eve: Not exactly I try to go to prayer services once a week. Not so much since I've been hiding in the woods, and not always on Friday.

Adam: Friday?

Eve: Yeah, I'm a muslim now.

Adam: Wow. How long?

Eve: Since June 2033. I was in a really bad place after my mom died. Cutting school, shoplifting, I almost killed myself. But this girl, Nadia, she risked her life to save me. Nadia brought me to her mosque, and I converted. I'd probably be in Hell right now if it weren't for her.

Adam: Yes, that's true, and I'm forever grateful to Nadia for leading you away from suicide. I was so ashamed of what I did to you. I thought I belonged in Hell. But then, I met some people.

Eve: Like Claire?

Adam: She was one of them. They taught me about Christ. Not just the watered down version we got from our church. They made me realize that Jesus died for our sisn. And even though I didn't deserve it, he was willing to forgive my sins. So, in December 2033, I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal savior.

Eve: So, you're born-again?

Adam: I don't mind that title. You might want to consider this.

Eve: I believe Jesus, peace be upon him, was Allah's prophet. But I do not believe it is possible for one man to die for everyone's sins.

Adam: I'm sorry to hear that. I pray that you get saved before it's too late.

Eve: And I hope you embrace islam. I can't claim that I don't sin, but I believe that islam has made me a better person.

Adam: People who are saved aren't better, we're just forgiven.

Eve: Sounds nice, but it also sounds like a quick fix.

Adam: I don't want to sound rude. I'm saying this because I still care about you. I don't wat you to go to Hell.

Eve: I don't want that either. I guess we'll learn which of us is right, probably too soon.

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Eve was grateful to have been able to reconcile with Adam. But they talked quietly, kept looking around. It didn't escape their attention that they would soon have to decide what to do. Since Adam had the gun, Eve's options were limited.

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Eve: So, am I your prisoner now?

Adam: My commanding officer doesn't want us taking prisoners. We have limited rations. But if you were willing to give us intel, he'll make an exception.

Eve: I won't do that.

Adam: You don't owe those people anything. You're better than them.

Eve: No, I'm not. And "those people" are just fighting for their right to live.

Adam: Did they have to release the plaque in Boston, Chicago. I've seen the images of infants dying in agaony.

Eve: And I've seen it first-hand at St Patrick's all because of George Mason.

Adam: Why would Mason do that to his own people? That was Douglas, and his feuding governors. The people you've sworn allegiance to.

Eve: That's your theory, eagle.

Adam: And you refuse to listen to logic, wolf. My friends, would've killed you on the spot. I protected you because you're my oldest friend. But I can't let you go, just to kill my comrades.

Eve: I know. Do what you have to do Adam. But I'm not betraying my comrades.