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I'm TNT, I'm Dynamite
Eva and I were sprawled across the couch, eyes glued to the television. A heart-wrenching Lifetime movie was playing. I dug my fingers into the cushion.
“Oh no,” I whispered.
“Por Dios, no!”
“She's pregnant, Eva. They've already dragged her through child abuse, an alcoholic father, and depression. These screenwriters are sadists.” We munched on popcorn for comfort.
“Look,” Eva whispered. “She's getting her papa's gun.”
“No!” I yelled. “Don't do it, Amanda! Think of your child! You and Jimmy still have a future together.”
My brother called from the basement. “Shannon, are you watching Lifetime?” He raced upstairs, planting himself on the floor. “Hey,” he said, winking at Eva. She scoffed. Mo shrugged. He turne
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