Spokeswoman Lee-Dolkivna took a deep breath as she looked at the prisoner’s platform. Already she had spoken on behalf of more than 100 clients, all...of whom had to stand during the proceedings. However, the memory burned into her mind was from the very first time she saw that platform, now more than eight years ago. She had been only 18, just out of high school, and had entered the room as Prisoner # 98945. She was a terrified and bewildered foreigner, with no knowledge of the culture or. But Sue saw right through it, and as I made us coffee to help counteract the effects of the red wine, she plonked down her laptop right next to me.“There you go, honey. I know you’re dying to read what I said to Brandon,” she grinned at me, her expression a strange mix of teasing and a shy blush.‘Dear Brandon,Thanks for taking the time to respond to my ad. You made me laugh, and so to put you out of your misery I’ll let you into a little secret. As you guessed, my real name isn’t ‘mama’. It’s. “My dear Mary, do you understand what this prayer ministry will require of you?”Taking his hand, she replied seriously, “Yes I do. I will happily do whatever the Lord requires for the good of those in need.”The cynical father figured she would get more than spiritual pleasure from the “act of prayer” just like her mother did. But he must support his first-born’s adult decision. “You realize, I am sure, that this prayer might result in your quickening.”“Mother has taught me methods to help avoid. " Tears began flowing down her cheeks."Please, don't let them do that to me. I don't want to have that surgery. Please. . ." With a said look in his eyes he turned and drew the heavy curtains closed. "No. Please let me out-" We were also told, that if you were difficult on the way there to put you to sleep."Tabitha fell silent and shuffled to the back of the van. Feeling the slow and painful sensation of falling into self-pity and depression. ---Dr. McGreggor gently pushed a lock of unkempt.