"Welcome here, Mr Barlowe." The Doctor smiled when he sighted Callan and Orla. He steered them towards the empty chairs in the office. They heeded and took seats on them.

Shortly after they sat, a nurse entered with the Fetal Doppler in her hands. She greeted Callan and Orla and walked down to the Doctor. They exchanged a few words before she left to set the examination table.

 "If you're settled, may we begin?" The doctor asked Orla.

Callan turned to Orla. "Are you ready?" He held her hands and gave them a light squeeze. He could see the terror that burnt in her eyes. But she didn't have to...