Can't start a fire without a light
By Steve
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"Is she finished?" Claire asked.
"Yes. Here is your certificate of authenticity," the scientist looked into Claire's eyes.
Claire looked at the certificate for a while. She had named her Sarah Albright. She felt as though she just had a baby.
"Your clone, Sarah, has grown up in a highly specialized environment. The only humans she has known are us scientists. As you requested, she read mainly US, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and People magazines. Although you came once a week to converse with her for a few hours, she is still not quite comfortable with you.
She knows English almost perfectly and is a profiscient swimmer. We have also, as you requested, attached a tracking device deep in her ear.
Do you have any questions?"
"No. I want to see her."
"Sarah."
She stepped into the room. Claire felt like she was looking at her double.
"Claire. I missed you."
"Sarah, today you are going home."
"The scientists told me this day would come. I would love to live with you."
Claire started to tear up. She felt her heart pumping.
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