"Getting scared?"
Betty picked up Nina's fallen sandwich, tossed it in the trash, then sat back down next to her, offering a bit of comfort. "Don't worry, you're not the first woman to go through an abortion. And at eleven weeks, it's not too late. Some people wait even longer, essentially having to 'deliver' a dead baby. At this stage, sure, the baby might be able to suck, swallow, or kick, but it's barely started growing fingernails. The liver, brain, and respiratory organs are just beginning to work. But look, it's only this long."
She spread her hand and marked off about 2 inches. "You can see its features, but it looks like a hairless rat. It's easy enough to stop it from breathing and growing. The doctor will break its arms, legs, and head with forceps, then suction it out."
"Ugh.
