ROSS
OK.

LINNEA
No, give it to me. I can do this. (Pause) It's blue. (Pause) So, there's a baby inside me and we're going to kill it.

ROSS
That's a hell of a way to put it.

LINNEA
No, it's true. Sugarcoat it all you want, call it a "procedure," whatever. It's what it boils down to.

ROSS
(hesitant)
So, you're going to keep it?

LINNEA
I didn't say that. I just don't want to delude myself into thinking I'm being heroic here, fighting for my vision of how my life should be. If you want the truth, I'm scared and feeling more than a little selfish. But if I can put it that way and still go through with it, then I'm in control. Then I can damn myself before anyone else gets a chance and they can't touch me.

ROSS
I've never seen you so cold. What just happened?

LINNEA
I think it's called Life. Don't worry. I'll take care of it. It's not your fault, your guys just swam too well, that's all. This particular level of hell is for a party of one. I'd really like to be alone, now.

ROSS
What...I don't understand.

LINNEA
Now, if you don't mind.

ROSS
(Shell-shocked)
OK, I guess I'm unnecessary. I'll call you later.

LINNEA
Bye.