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ABC: Hello. We got a call from Michael. What's up?

QRP: Kerry. She was killed.

ABC: No!

QRP: Car accident.

ABC: When?

QRP: Wednesday.

ABC: How did it happen?

QRP: Horse bolted onto the highway. She was in the passengers seat. Head injuries. Died at the scene.

ABC: Will you stay over?

QRP: Got to get over there. They're closing the casket tonight. Funeral tomorrow. Only 19. Why do these things happen?
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