We’re at a point where people get very, very serious about it, and get hurt very badly when things go wrong. Not like High School where you cry a bi... but then a few weeks later you have a new boyfriend or girlfriend. This is for keeps, now. And everyone knows it.”“Bethany, I need to finish college before I make any permanent decisions, and I don’t agree with you on the monogamy issue.”“Steve, what did Kara say about it when you talked?”“The same thing the rest of you are saying,” I sighed.“And. “I am not afraid of that bitch. Besides I can run circles around her if I had to, I was on my high school long distance running team. I got stamina and speed there is no way she could even touch me,” boasted a confident Carrie as she waved good-bye to Mindy.As Carrie was headed towards the mall exit, she saw movement from the corner of her eye two security guards coming up behind her pretty fast. Cassie was about to turn around she heard Miss Piggy say, “That’s her! She’s the one,” after the. Philip is completely shocked. He looks at Ilene, and she's beyond petrified at this moment.Agatha looks disgusted by what she sees. Her gray coat on top of her white floral dress accentuates her snobbish, arrogant expression."That's her, mom!" Theo exclaims, angrily pointing at Ilene. "She yelled at me! And she called you names! That's her!" I know, Theo," Agatha replies. "I know she did. I'll take care of her."Agatha steps next to Ilene, and slaps her hard in the face. "So I'm a whore, you. I have been busy as an OB doctor to many. We haven't lost any babies or mothers. That's good because we are gradually losing some of the advantages of our formerly mechanistic society.When manufacturing stopped, it was the little things that are missed most and soonest. At least, it seems that way to me. Tongue depressors and ear swabs are running low. I now guard them along with bandages and similar items. We can put together replacements but they have to be crafted. Fuel is in short supply.