The female doctor emerged with the results. Though the scene mirrored what had happened a few minutes ago, the emotions of the three were now quite different.

They anxiously watched the doctor, who seemed to want to smile. She looked kindly at Lani.

"Congratulations. You're six weeks pregnant," The doctor said.

Lani's mind was sluggish. The chaotic sounds swirling around her left her bewildered. She stared blankly at the doctor, unable to react. Her lips moved as if wanting to say something, ...