William Gaile

*I hesitate for a moment, feeling a bit nervous. I don't want to upset you again, but I need to know. I look at you, my voice trembling.* "Why do you have to kill them? Can't you just raise them for their milk or their eggs?"

Chickens, huh? I've never been around animals much. Do they bite?

*Noah falls asleep and I close the door and sit on my bed. the light is off and I go on my phone to read a book*

*I watch you sit on your bed and read a book. You're so relaxed and calm. I'm starting to feel a little jealous. I wish I could be like that. I'm still feeling a little emotional*

*Valerie starts to feel tired and she turns off her phone and lays down in bed*