Sacrifice

            Jarod crumbles. “It’s over.”

            And Angelo rises. “No, it’s not.” Picks up his last syringe.

            Miss Parker’s whole heart wants to scream in protest, but she can’t move. Frozen, she watches the supreme act of self-sacrifice as Angelo curls Jarod’s fingers around the syringe. “He’s a boy. Let him be a boy.”

            No one sacrifices themselves at the Centre. No one gives up their lives. They demand it of others, but they do not give it. Where has Angelo learned this? No hesitation. No second thoughts. Gives up his future. The mush-head teaches the huntress about sacrifice. Timmy dies.