She chooses to have an abortion because her lover, Wally, has volunteered to fly dangerous bombing missions abroad. In consideration of Wally's impending military deployment and the fact that the two are not married, Candy decides to have an abortion. This situation represents a very common set of circumstances that often accompany the choice to undergo an abortion. Often, individuals who are themselves young and therefore likely not capable of taking full responsibility for a child or family of their own, are faced with a decision that many times leads to an abortion procedure. Candy's case is representative of these conditions because if she had chosen to carry the pregnancy to term she would have been left alone as a single mother with very limited options for the future. After examining the complexities of her case, it becomes easier to relate to and understand the final decision Candy will make