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Cathy Shoots Adam and Abandons the Twins from "East of Eden". Cathy, having recovered her strength, prepares to leave. She sends Lee away on an errand, then shoots Adam in the shoulder with his own .44 Colt revolver.

Two weeks after the birth, October 1900

Cathy Shoots Adam and Abandons the Twins

Cathy, having recovered her strength, prepares to leave. She sends Lee away on an errand, then shoots Adam in the shoulder with his own .44 Colt revolver. She walks out of the house, leaving Adam bleeding on the floor and the twins crying. Adam survives but is left emotionally shattered and physically scarred.