By the time the carlins visited Spencer
and Ashley’s mom came to see her it
was very late in the night. Around
midnight to be exact. Prince was on the
floor next to Ashley and Aiden and
Kyla had gone home. Ashley was up
watching Disney channel when she heard
Spencer and Kelly silently whisper
to each other.

Kelly:"She’s asleep."

Spencer:"You’re sure?"

Kelly:"Yeah…you don’t look that bad.
The scars might stay there but-"

Spencer:"Nevermind….I shouldn’t have
done it."

Kelly:"Spencer. Your family was going
hungry. You had to."

Spencer:"I gave you my body for 600
dollars….take it back."

Kelly:"Spencer. It’s okay. You don’t
have to do it anymore."

Spencer:"Kelly…I didn’t want Ashley
to find out. She isn’t stupid. I’d
rather tell her than her finding it
out from some random guy."

Kelly:"Spencer. You act like you’re
going to do it again."

Spencer:"Maybe I will…."

Kelly:"No! Don’t. I’ve seen what this can do to girls Spencer. It will kill
you."

Spencer:"If it means saving my parents
and brother than so be it."

Kelly:"Spencer."

Spencer:"Not another word. I’ve had enough. I’m really tired….do you hear
that?"

Ashley pushed her pillow hard up against her mouth to keep her sobs
quiet.