<P> When Ruth finds out about the tape and Tommy's theory, she takes an opportunity to drive a wedge between Tommy and Kathy . Shortly afterwards she tells Kathy that, even if Ruth and Tommy were to split up, Tommy would never enter into a relationship with Kathy because of her sexual history . A few weeks later, Kathy applies to become a carer, meaning that she will not see Ruth or Tommy for about ten years . </P> <P> After that, Ruth's first donation goes badly and her health deteriorates . Kathy becomes Ruth's carer, and both are aware that Ruth's next donation will probably be her last . Ruth suggests that she and Kathy take a trip and bring Tommy with them . During the trip, Ruth expresses regret for keeping Kathy and Tommy apart . Attempting to make amends, Ruth hands them Madame's address, urging them to seek a deferral . Shortly afterwards, Ruth makes her second donation and completes, an implied euphemism for dying . </P> <P> Kathy becomes Tommy's carer and they form a relationship . Encouraged by Ruth's last wishes, they go to Madame's house to see if they can defer Tommy's fourth donation, bringing Tommy's artwork with him to support their claim that they are truly in love . They find Madame at her house, and also meet Miss Emily, their former headmistress, who lives with her . The two women reveal that guardians tried to give the clones a humane education, in contrast to other institutions . The gallery was a place meant to convey to the outside world that the clones are in fact normal human beings with a soul and deserve better treatment . It is also revealed however that this experiment has failed and that this is the reason Hailsham was closed . When Kathy and Tommy ask about the deferral they find out that such deferrals never existed . </P> <P> Tommy knows that his next donation will end his life . Kathy resigns as Tommy's carer and does not see him again . She will soon start her own donations . </P>

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