I am having the baby.’ Beth nodded and starred back at her twin, allowing her to go on. ‘I mean, I just can’t go through that again. I can’t... justify it. Every time I see a six year old child I think, I wonder what my child would have been like … and I just feel different this time Beth. I can’t explain it.’ ‘You don’t have to explain to anyone Tracy. This is your choice.’ Beth emphasized the word ‘choice’. ‘Yes, well…I suppose it sounds incredibly irresponsible of me, bringing a child into. We took Haylies dog foxy to a dog friendly park and lake just out of town.. It was a hot day and the fresh water lake was always a nice place for a swim to cool off, for us and the dogs.. There were maybe 3 or 4 other people walking there dogs around the lake, but it looked like we were the only ones swimming.. Haylie only had the clothes she had on, so I gave her my shorts and she left her bra on. I swam in my boxers..There was a big tree that overreached the lake, providing a branch that the. Watching him work, Ed asked, “What are you doing?”Pulling his head out from under the hood, Bob answered, “All of the little maintenance tasks that all cars require. Refilling the wiper fluid, lubing the bearings, and rotating the tires.”That sounded like a boring job to Ed, but he didn’t comment since Bill looked happy at his job. He asked, “Will you be able to check out my truck? I’m taking it out into the desert Sunday.”Bob had been considering doing some extensive work on the truck when Ed. " you sigh.Looking in the mirror you see the numerous scars all over your body from years of surviving in the wilderness. Not wanting to show weakness to the people of the village you had begun wrapping your entire body in bandages until only your pure violet eyes were on show. Throwing on a pair of black slacks and a loose fitting jacket you head out the door.Walking down the street to the academy was just like always. They don't even look at you.Upon entering the gates to the academy you.