In denial. Maria is in denial. The curvy brunette has been to doctor and was advised to quit bad habits such as sugary, greasy, fast foods, alc*hol--but what's worse: she needs to quit smoking! She hasn't been a smoker for long. It's been roughly 6 years since she first started. And yes, she smokes 2 packs of cigarettes a day, but she is not addicted! Maria believes she can stop whenever she wants to: the problem is that she does NOT want to, not right now. Halfway throughout her second Marlboro, her doctor calls. Once again, he urges her to quit. Otherwise, there's a good chance she'll have another heart attack--most likely fatal. As she smokes, she considers her doctor's words. No. She's not going to quit. What's life without her smokes anyway? x