So they got unlucky. Perhaps. he was definitely going to read the instructions with the pills again, and take one to school to test it in the lab.

"Abortion is only available in a few specific cases. Not wanting a baby at this time will not qualify."

That didn't come as a surprise, and Ian wasn't sure he liked the idea, even if they did qualify. He squeezed Barbara's hand, although he was feeling just as shocked as she was.

"Have you considered adoption?" Dr Taylor asked. "There are couples living in the dome who can't have children and would welcome the opportunity to bring up a baby, even if it's not biologically theirs."