Lynn packed her things and strapped her baby to her chest. After saying her goodbyes, she left the medical tent, loaded down with bags.
Inside the tent, the pregnant women were anxious. They were all afraid they wouldn't find suitable work after their postpartum recovery. The widows among them also worried they wouldn't be able to support their children alone.
"If you really can't manage, just find a man to partner up with. There must be millions of single men in this base. At a time like this, you can't be picky. As long as he's able-bodied, doesn't hit you, doesn't have a temper, and isn't lazy, it's fine."
