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CHAPTER 25

September 3, 2089

“ . . . back on Mars finally. I’ll catch a transport tomorrow evening that is headed for the lunar shipyard on the far side.” Roy’s face looked drained of expressions, Chloe thought. He’s tired. I hope he’s not overworking himself. She’d sent several messages to him while he was on the Bolivar cruise ship but now she had no idea how she’d contact him. She wasn’t even sure he knew exactly which ship he would be taking to get home. He continued with an almost deadpan expression.

“ . . . I have booked a flight from the far-side spaceport to get me back to Earth. I’m taking an extra few days off just to be home after all this. See you soon, Chloe. Love you.”

Chloe tapped the datapad communication icon window closed and then tapped the light blue icon of a caduceus—two snakes intertwined around a staff with wings—and opened her personal medical app. The inbox had a red number one raised above it to alert her she had an unread message. She tapped it reluctantly and then opened the message.


Mrs. Burbank, your recent test activity is now complete. The test resulted in a 99.45% positive. We recommend you begin by setting up consultation with your personal health care professional for further follow-ups in order to maintain a healthy and complication-free pregnancy. Congratulations! For free pregnancy information please click the link below . . . 


“Hurry back, Roy. I’ve got something to tell you.” Chloe smiled warmly as tears formed in the corners of her eyes and rolled down her cheeks.



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