The more that Dr. Crusher talked, the more relaxed and then delighted Alison became. Everything sounded good and her worries were melting away.

Particularly the part about reducing her chances of miscarrying. She'd take ten shots a day if that was what it took. Just one sounded even better.

She raised her right hand and grinned at the doctor. "I solemnly swear not to lead or join any rebellions for at leas the next year. And I would very much like to see the gestational sac and things. We never got to see them before."