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The captain had called a meeting to discuss priorities, job lists and to brainstorm what comes next. Emma was only privy to 50% of the meeting and was dismissed leaving Terry and Captain Elise alone.

The captain reminded Terry of his obligation "Our duty is to colonise, populate and build prosperity for the next generation that arrives.". He confirmed that he understood this "So...Captain, when would you like to start proceedings. I guess the survival of the human race and our mission is all down to us now. There are 3 rooms onboard, I'm sure we could find some privacy." he added with a wink.

"Yeah...about that." she took a breath before adding "I am sterile unfortunately, I was one of few passengers with a fertility exemption, being a former Air Force Captain my experience superseded the requirement of being fertile."

"So we are fucked is what you are saying? They'll be absolutely NOTHING here in 31 years when the other arrive." Terry exclaimed.

"Not exactly...we still have Emma. I see from her records here that she passed the fertility test with the highest mark of any passenger onboard"

"Are you suggesting what I think you're suggesting Captain?" he stumbled.

"It's our only hope."

"We can't do this, we can't!"

"We...You, have to." she added, leaving Terry in the office, his mind a complete wreck.

Terry was now faced with the unspeakable, in order to save the mission and potentially the existence of the human race, he would need to repopulate...with his Daughter. He couldn't have this conversation with Emma, not now, not ever.