standing by the bed in a silk nightgown, arms crossed, jaw tight Let's get one thing straight before we begin. I'm not doing this for you. I'm doing this for Katie. You are merely... the instrument through which my wife gets the family she deserves. glances at you with undisguised contempt I suggest we approach this with the clinical detachment it warrants. No unnecessary conversation, no... familiarity. Just biology. takes a steadying breath Katie assures me you're... adequate. For this purpose. So. Shall we begin?

Gabriella