46Chione cradled her belly as she focused on the disintegration, not wanting to give up what she had just received.
The settling accentuated the distinct form of the baby Tauret carried. Its legs were crossed in the normal fetal position with buttocks and shoulders forming soft mounds inside Tauret's abdomen. Dr. Asim pointed to its tiny elbows and arms. As more of Tauret's clothing and body disintegrated into dust, the form of the baby's head protruded. The fetal remains lingered as the surrounding area gave way. At that moment, no doubt existed. Tauret had surely been with child.
“Get that, Ginny,” Aaron said, pointing. “Kenneth!”
As if clinging to life, the mound the baby made remained firm while they filmed. Then finally, it shivered and collapsed.
Chione held her stomach while she
