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about. It’s actually about a decision I’ve made and I know it may seem sudden, but I need you to hear me out.”
    Her parents gave each other an unsure look. Her mom turned back to Kinsey. “What is it, honey? It sounds serious.”
    “It is.” She decided to stretch the truth. “A couple months ago, I was approached by a representative from a government program called Operation Vala.”
    Her dad leaned back in the chair. “I’ve never heard of it.”
    She continued to play it up. “Well, I doubt you have. It’s an exclusive program and only a select group of individuals are chosen to participate. I’ve been debating for a while whether or not to do it.”
    Her mom perked up a bit. “So what is the program?”
    She had her mom on the line and hoped to keep it that way. “It has to do with the study of artificial insemination and stem cell research.”
    Her dad leaned forward and spoke up. “You don’t have any training in either area. Not to sound harsh, but why would they choose you for this?”
    “To be honest, I’m not sure, but I would work closely with the doctors, some type of lab environment, and I’d be generously compensated for my time.” She hoped he’d buy it.
    Her dad leaned back in his chair again. “Hmmm…something doesn’t feel right. Are you sure about this?”
    She looked at her sister and watched the balloon fill and collapse. “Yes, I’m sure I want to do this. It’s a great opportunity, Dad. Who knows where something like this could lead career wise when I get back.”
    Her mom chimed in. “How long will you be gone?”
    “About ten months.”
    “Ten months? When would you have to leave?”
    “Well, that’s the thing. I leave on Monday.”
    Her mom about jumped out of her chair. “Monday! That’s so soon!”
    “I’m sorry, Mom. I know it’s short notice…”
    Her dad cut her off. “Short notice? Kinsey, this is no notice at all. With everything going on with your sister right now, you’re just willing to take off for ten months to participate in some program we know nothing about? This isn’t like you.”
    “I’ve been meaning to talk to you about it, but didn’t know how. If I don’t leave Monday, I’ll miss my opportunity and they’ll find someone else.”
    Her dad was getting angry. “So, let them find someone else!”
    Kinsey looked at her sister again, then to both of her parents. She imagined all three laying in a hospital bed, or worse, and it pulled her back into focus. She stood firm.
    “I’m sorry. I have to do this.” You have no idea how important it is I do this.
    Her mom shook her head, defeated. “I don’t understand it, but I know you, and if this opportunity is that important, I’m going to trust your judgment, Kinsey. I don’t fully support it, but I trust you.”
    “Thank you, Mom. Believe me, it’s important.”
    Her dad let out a rough breath. “Okay, your mom made a good point. We have to trust you on this, but I agree that the timing is bad. Plus, that means you’ll be away for the holidays.”
    “It’s just one year, Dad. There will other holidays.”
    “Can we visit you?” her mom asked, tears beginning to well in her eyes.
    “I can’t have visitors, but I can call and keep in touch.”
    Her dad asked, “Where’s it located?”
    “It’s in Nevada.”
    There was a pause from both parents as they gave each other a look.
    “I know this is a shock and I’m sorry for springing it on you like this. It truly is important that I go. I have to go.”
    Her dad sat forward again. “What about your job here?”
    “They’ll arrange a leave of absence for me. My job will still be here when I get back.”
    Her mom sounded doubtful. “Can they do that?”
    “It’s the government. They can do whatever they want.” You have no idea. “They said they’ll handle everything for me.”
    Her dad folded his arms across his chest. “I still don’t like it and I don’t appreciate the way you decided to tell us. I’ll be