Betrys can nearly feel him grow less concerned, and if there's one thing to be happy about, it's the fact that Cullen's pleased by the news. Their son's death hasn't poisoned his feelings towards trying again, thank the Maker. She hadn't thought it would, but it's still nice to realize.

"I'll work less this time," she says quietly, trying to think of more that might reassure him. Everything that she can do better this time, everything that might give their child a better chance. "And rest more. I'll stay in bed for months if I have to."