Chapter 17 Pigs blood for a pig.
The screen shows Billy, Chris and some of Billy's friend riding in a Billy's car at night They stop in front of a farm.
"What the heck are you doing so late at my farm?" Asks Irving Henty.
"I don't know old man, let's watch and find out". Says Billy Nolan. Around him people watch the screen, hoping it would explain the teens intentions.
Billy and his friend take a hammer and other equipment out of the car.
Chris:"What are we doing?"
"You are trespassing on Mr Henty's land, Mrs Hargenson". Says agent Geraldine Jones. The teens in question and their parents groan.
"Relax, this hasn't happened so we can't prosecute you on trespassing". Says agent Maggie Mcgregor. Irving Henty grumbles, but does not go against the agents.
"What does this have to with Carrie White?" Asks Mrs Melissa Blake.
"Good question". Whispers Tina Blake. She doesn't know what her best friend, her boyfriend and said boyfriends friends are planning, but it couldn't be anything good. Around her the people started paying more attention once Carrie's name was used. It made sense seeing that so far everything they had been shown till now was connected to Carrie. So this had something to do with Carrie, but what?
Billy: "Baby, you said you wanted us to do something about her".
They stand still before a group of pigs.
What are they doing now?
Think the people in the room.
Irving Henty meanwhile was fuming. If those punks did something to his animals there would be hell to pay.
Jackie:"It's a Piggy! Here, piggy, piggy. Here, piggy, piggy".
Chris:"It smells like shit in here".
"That is to be expected on a farm, Chris". Says Rachel Spies.
Billy:"Chris, pick one. Pick one that looks like her".
"Hey!" Scream multiple people.
"Sorry". Says Billy Nolan.
"And what do you mean 'pick'?". Says Irving Henty. "If you do anything to my pigs I will shoot you in your ass."
''Now Mr Henty you are completely in the right to be upset but...'' Begins Agent Zack Rigger.
''No but if he goes on my property, he can deal with the consequences'' Says Irving Henty. Soon , a shouting contest between Farmer Henty and Billy Nolan. Carrie is looking at her hands and wiggles with her feet. Fear and anger were at the front of her feelings. What was Chris planning now?
It doesn't matter. If she tries anything I will protect myself with my powers she will never humiliate me again''.
Around her people have the same thought.
"Pig's blood for a pig".
"What do you mean with that, Billy?" Say Jessica Upshaw and Rita Desjardin at the same time. Beside her that pipsqueak Holt and most other people were giving Billy and Chris a look that made Tina think that they should probably run for their lives after this. Billy turns to Chris. She looks confused at him, hoping he had some answers or a way to talk them out of this mess. Unfortunately, he had no idea either. Billy turns around and shrugs.
'Probably nothing good''. Answers Billy cockily. The entire room is quiet. John Hargenson is the first to speak.
"This is no laughing matter, don't you have any idea what you would be planning?" He asks urgently. Technically they couldn't punish his daughter and her boyfriend for something that hadn't happened yet, but he wondered how much Chris could say and do before people would try to take action against her.
Most of the room was looking at them in disgust or not looking at them at all.
"What would you do in his shoes". Asks principal Morton. Billy turns around wanting to tell the prick off when he gets an idea. A brilliant but horrible idea. Something that might be a bit much for him, but not out of the realm of possibilities.
Now there were two things he could do: He could keep his mouth shut and pretend to be as shocked as everyone else or admit his thoughts. What could they do? No judge in the world could convict him for something he hadn't done.
After some minutes, he decides it is better to confess. They will find out eventually, he can at least control the narrative.
(And if some small part feels bad and wants to prepare Carrie for what is coming that is no ones business but his own)
"We were probably going to drop pigs blood on Carrie". Says Billy Nolan. The people in the room look at the group, their faces slowly showing horror, disgust and anger. Beside him Chris is shaking. Carrie looks like she is going to throw up, he wonders if she understands the other reason for the blood.
"Are you sick in your mind?!".
"Pigsblood...".
"Fucking bitch".
"Spoiled brat".
"They should lock you up and throw away the key!".
''It makes sense''. Billy shrugged.
''In the Bible there isn't anything as unclean as pigs blood'' Says Carrie. He looks at Carrie.
Smart girl. He thought as Chris and his friend just stare at the ground.
"Christine Cecilia Hargenson". Says John Hargenson calmly.
"Yes daddy?" Says Chris.
"In which world is it an acceptable things to pour pigs blood on someone". Asks John Hargenson. Chris feels her blood turning cold.
''Daddy we don't know if that will happen'' Chris replied as John laughs and shakes his head. The men looks like he has aged 10 years.
''I sincerely hope you are right because I don't know what to think of you anymore if you do'' Says John Hargenson.
The harsh words of her father together with what had all happend till now cracked Chris harsh exterior and Chris starts crying. Beside her Tina comforts her and the twins half heartly. The room looks at the scene with disgust but also a bit of pity for the young girl.
Chris points at one.
Chris:"That one".
The room takes a deep breath, preparing themselves for what they would see next.
Jackie Talbott walks towards the pigs with a hammer in his hands.
Billy:"Go on, One quick swing, all right?"
Jackie:"I got this".
"Oh Jackie...". Whimpers Mrs Talbott as Mr Talbott takes his wife in his arms and looks at his son. Jackie Talbott pretends he doesn't see them. He couldn't believe what they were doing.
Will I really go that far for what? Billy's approval?
He rises the hammer above his head.
"Don't worry, little piggy, Uncle Jack is going to bash your head right in".
"That's animal cruelty!". Screams Cindy Yang.
''Oh my god I can't believe your doing this''. Says Vicky Hanscome.
She hides behind her hair, trying to block the scene.
"You're not going to feel one...".
Billy:"Shut up! Do it already. Jesus".
Jackie Talbott stops.
Jackie"I can't".
Mrs en Mr Talbott sign in relief.
Billy takes away the hammer.
Chris:"God, you guys are such goddamn pussies".
"Better a pussy than a psychopath. At least one of you has a conscience'' Says Heather Shrys. Beside her the other girls agree.
Chris says nothing and stares at the ground.
Jackie:"Shut up! I'm sorry, Billy".
Billy takes away the hammer from Jackie Talbott and kills the pig.
People scream and close their eyes.
He signals that Chris has to come to him. Chris walks to Billy. Billy gives her a knife and points to the pig.
Billy:"Come on, you got this, All right, it's just one quick slice and...".
Chris slides in the neck of the pig with the knife. Bloods splashes everywhere.
Some faces turn green at the sight of the blood and the dead pig. Norma Watson has to keep herself from throwing up and beside her Rachel Spies gets sick with other girls and boys not far behind her. Vicky Hanscome looks at Chris like she has never seen her before and is now looking at her for the first time.
Jackie:"Oh, my God".
Billy:"Good job, baby".
Billy kisses Chris. Billy's friends cheer on the background.
"This scene remind me of a movie I saw once". Says Chester Miller, trying to lift the mood.
"Now is not the time for that, Chester". Says George Dawson shaking his head.
If only it was that easy.
"Okay". Says Chester Miller. The room is quiet.
What could you say on this?
After a few seconds Irving Henty stood up and went to the group of boys, determinted to make them pay for killing his Susie.
The police force, seeing the farmers angry stood up and stopped him before he could reach them.
''Let me go, you!'' Says Irving Henty.
''I'm afraid I can't do Irving'' Says Agent Zach.
A few feet away Billy Nolan snorted. Loud enough that the farmer heard it, causing him launch at him.
''You think this is funny?'' Asks Irving Henty.
''You just wait and see punk, something in my gut tells me this little joke of you won't go as well as you think''.
''And when it does I can't wait to see you and that little girlfriend of you burn'' Finishes Irving Henty.
During his speech Billy and Chris had become less confident, although Billy hid it well.
''If you truly pour blood on Mrs White there will be consequenses'' Decided Principal Morton.
''This hasn't happend yet you can't punish us''. Says Chris.
''You can't do this to us!''
''Yeah'' Said Tina Blake.
Mrs Desjardin simply threw the girls a look.
Not just any look, but the same look she had thrown her future self during her detention.
Fuck.
Mrs Desjardin wouldn't let this go, like she hadn't let it go then.
Beside her her father took a deep breath.
''I agree, but can this please wait till his is done so we know the full extent of what my daughter and her boyfriend would have planned and executed?'' Says John Hargenson.
He then throws his triumph card, the only one he has truly.
''Or if they even end up pulling it off?''
The teachers and police look at each other, John raised some very valid points.
The group walk to a corner to discuss this.
People try to listen in what they are saying but most are unsuccesfull.
10 minutes later they come back.
''Fine John, we will do it your way''. Says Principal Morton.
Chris and Billy feel themselve relax, at least for now they are safe.
Please, please let our/her future selves not get through with this or let Mrs Desjardin stop me/her before I/she do something stupid.
Think both Hargensons.
The screen turns bright, showing the next scene.
