Going too Far (147-194)

Summary
Stronger bond was created between Meg and John in this part of the book. Also, greater drama occurred. Meg hit and called John a "fuck" when he made her look at a real dead girl from a car accident. She fainted then and when she became a little more conscience, she hit and pushed him several times in front of all the other police officers around and said, "I had cancer, you fuck!" (Echols 148). She became angry at him, not understanding the reason why John made her look at the body was to show her how she could end up if she continues the way she did. The next day, Eric called Meg on a "booty call" and she accepted, making him agree that they will both be sober and drug free. However, when the time came, Meg backed out and told Eric she really cannot have sex with him unless she is drunk because she really does not like him. Officer After (John) and Officer Leroy came to the scene and rescued Meg from danger. There, Meg and John made up and created a stronger bond. Meg told him the story about her eight grade experience when she struggled with the fact that she had leukemia and had to take chemotherapy to get better. John cried a little and told her she should be proud that her parents helped her through it. She said she was and that is why she is working at their diner for free to help pay off hospital bills. They headed back to work and while on duty, John allowed Meg to kiss him for good luck before he headed inside a store being robbed with three guys with weapons. He also held her hands tight which all violated the rule "do not touch me while I am in uniform."
That was the last night that Meg was to spend on John's shift under the Power That Can Be program but not the last time they will be together. That morning, while Meg was working, John came in with jeans and a t-shirt, normal teenage clothes, and asked Meg to take a trip to the beach in Miami to make up for her spring break fun. She greatly accepted and took a 5 hour trip there. So far they are having fun chasing each other around and having an unforgeable picnic under the sunset. This is where chapter 15, page 194, ends.

Quote
"They tried to get me out of the car and I started kicking. They strapped my legs together and picked me up like a sheep going to slaughter" (Echols 173).

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This made me laugh, although it isn't really funny. Meg said this when she was explaining what happened when she found out she had leukemia but did not want chemotherapy and tried with all her might to get away from it. She tried running away from her parents on the way to the hospital but because of her cancer, she collapsed and couldn't run any longer. Police came, took her and brought her to the hospital strapping her legs together that wanted to break free and run away again. I could imagine a little kid doing that but not really eight-grader Meg. But then again, it must be frightening to know you have cancer and about to die soon. I feel sorry for her although the image of it seems pretty funny.