Chapter 1653 A Magical Experience, The Miracle Of Life
- After leaving the department, Brian understood how medical advances had changed medicine, especially in abortions. It was now possible to get the operation and get back to work on the same day while it would have warranted spending a night at the hospital in the past. He teared up suddenly as he confronted the societal realities women faced.
- "Are you okay?" Carol pursued him without knowing how to respond. "Why are you unhappy?"
- She had been embroiled in an internal struggle as his act weighed heavy on her. Her current work career had allowed her insight even with her disagreement with it, so she was surprised when he changed his mind after she had accepted his decision.