“Aren’t any of the men involved going to jail?” Elaine questioned.
“I’m hopeful that some of them eventually will,” Marissa said.
“The most encouraging development has been that a number of directors of branch clinics have started plea-bargaining and offering to turn state’s evidence in exchange. With their testimony, we may see some convictions.”
Elaine leaned closer to Marissa.
“I hope they nail the bastards,” she said. After a time, she asked Marissa what her plans were with respect to in-vitro.
“Are you and Tristan going to try it?” i “Oh, no!” Marissa said with emphasis.
“I’ve gone through enough cycles for my taste. I can’t say it was a very positive experience. But we will have children,” she added.
“Oh?” Elaine said, somewhat puzzled. She had understood that Marissa couldn’t conceive.
“First, there’s Chauncey. I know I’ll love him as much as if he were my own. And Tristan and I plan to adopt.”
“Really?” Elaine said.
Marissa nodded.
“We’re going to adopt a little Chinese baby from Hong Kong.”
The End