Prologue
The alley was dark and reeked of the smell garbage.
Still..the young girl walked on...the dumpster was only a couple
of more feet away. The infant that she cradled in her arms knew
nothing of its future.....if it ever had one.
She stepped on a crumpled newspaper and jumped in suprise.
"Stupid garbage...." the girl growled irritated.
Once the dumpster came into view......the young girl debated with herself over and over if she was doing the reasonable thing. Scrunching her face in confusion...the girl looked down at the still and peaceful baby.
"I'm only 16.....I won't be able to take care of you. You'll be better off without me." she sighed.
Raising her arm to place the baby amongst the trash....the young girl ran her hand gently over the baby's face.
"I'm sorry...".