Some women just aren't cut out to be mothers, and unfortunately it had taken Susanna three kids to realize she was one of them.

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That's what we all want, isn't it? Power without price.

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Take note, Anderson. Size and martial ability do not need to come with a correlating decrease in intelligence.

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When you accept a leadership role, you take on extra responsibility for your actions toward others. If you shun someone, the effect will trickle down through those who value your opinion.

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When you accept a leadership role, you take on extra responsibility for your actions toward others.

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The rottweiler stood his ground and waited for me to take the next step in the dance of ritualized intimidation. Instead, I leaped at him. Screw ritual. Now was not the time to stand on ceremony.

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Could you please put this--could you all put these--could you get dressed, please?The woman only bestowed a serene smile on me. We are as the Goddess requires.The Goddess requires you to be naked on my lawn?

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I got to eavesdrop at a window. As Clay said, I did have another option. I could wait in the car and let them fill me in later. So, eavesdropping it was.

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A stereotype becomes a stereotype when a significant percentage of the population appears to conform to it.

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He liked women with little butts and big tits? Someone had played with one too many barbie dolls as a kid.

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You guys are weird, Tori said.Simon sat on the crate beside me. That's right. We are totally weird and completely uncool. Your popularity is plummeting just by being near us.

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I'm going to need to save you.Excuse me? No one needs-I'm saving you, so shut up and be grateful.

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Dont talk to the crazy kids. I longed to shout back that we weren't crazy. I'd mistaken her kid for a ghost, that's all.

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He stood and inhaled, then walked a few more feet, stooped, and prodded a chunk of rabbit fur."I'm definitely thinking something with more body parts," I said. "Like a head."He gave a snort of a laugh. —It's probably around here somewhere, but I suppose you want the parts attached, too.

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He said cool like I say a Spanish word when I'm not sure of the pronunciation.

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Whatever it is, I said, the point is moot because as long as I'm on these pills, I can't make contact to ask.Derek ... snapped, Then you need to stop taking the pills.Love to. If I could. But after what happened last night, they're giving me urine tests now.Ugh. That's harsh. Simon went quiet, then snapped his fingers.Hey, I've got an idea. It's kinda gross, but what if you take the pills, crush them and mix them with your, you know, urine.Derek stared at him.What?You did pass chem last year, didn't you?Simon flipped him the finger. Okay, genius, what's your idea?I'll think about it. ...***Here, Derek whispered, pressing an empty Mason jar into my hand. He'd pulled me aside after class and we were now standing at the base of the boy's staircase. Take this up to your room and hide it.It's a ... jar.He grunted, exasperated that I was so dense I failed to see the critical importance of hiding an empty Mason jar in my room.It's for your urine.My what?He rolled his eyes, a growl-like sound sliding through his teeth ashe leaned down, closer to my ear. Urine. Pee. Whatever. For the testing.I lifted the jar to eye level. I think they'll give me somethingsmaller....You took your meds today, right? he whispered.I nodded.Then use this jar to save it.Save . . . ?Your urine. If you give them some of today's tomorrow, it'll seem like you're still taking your meds.You want me to . . . dole it out? Into specimen jars?Got a better idea?Um, no, but ... I lifted the jar and stared into it.Oh, for God's sake. Save your piss. Don't save your piss. It's all the same to me.Simon peeked around the corner, brows lifted. I was going to ask what you guys were doing, but hearing that, I think I'll pass.

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With no chance to take off, I had to play my role, searching for the rendezvous spot, which gave me the excuse to look for an escape opportunity. Maybe a hole in the wall too small for Tori's mom to follow me through or a precarious stack of boxes I could topple onto her head or an abandoned hammer I could brain her with. I'd never —brained— anyone in my life, but with Tori's mom, I was willing to try.

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I don't forgive him, I said.Hell, no, you don't. And why should you? So he can feel better? Get on with his life? And what's he done to help you get on with yours?

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It was completely fifth garde and completely silly and I loved it, because he wasn't afraid to be silly. It was like kissing him first - I could do whatever I wanted and not have to worry what he'd think of me.

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So consider your options, make your choice and call me home.

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