[ WP ] Mankind switch to birth by selection . Women can apply to carry out children like a regular job .

“ Good afternoon madam, welcome to Genetrix, how may we help you? ” 
 
 “ Good afternoon. I, um, have an appointment. ” 
 
 “ Certainly madam. Name please? ” 
 
 “ Amanda Smith. ” 
 
 “ Thank you Amanda. Please take a seat. You will seen soon. ” 
 
 Amanda selected a slightly off white coloured plastic chair in the corner of the room. There was no need to be so isolated, there was no one else in the room, besides the blonde-haired, blued-eyed, brilliant white, shiny teethed receptionist. Amanda ’ s leg spasmed, as she skimmed the daily news on her iContact. “ Was she really ready? Would she pass? ” the thoughts had swirled around her head for the past four months. This was how long the process had been. She was now at the final stage, if the results came back negative, she could finally have a child. 
 
 “ Amanda Smith? ” 
 
 Amanda jolted awake from her thoughts. This was it. She wiped her hands on her neatly pressed skirt, straightened her blouse and followed the consultant. 
 
 “ Hello Amanda, my name is Dr. Richard Walters. Please, take a seat. ” 
 
 “ Thank you. ” 
 
 “ Now, Amanda, let ’ s get down to business. As you well know, this is the final stage. As we know, you have succeeded in improving that you are in peak physical health, with no future signs of serious disease, you are mentally healthy and physiologically sound. You have a steady income and a suitable saving account. You have a loving family with no signs of ill-health, a diverse set of friends and a caring husband. You display an exceptionally high IQ and EQ and your genes are perfect. ” 
 
 The doctor paused. 
 
 “ However, your husband has been tested positive for the MC1R protein. ” 
 
 Amanda gasped, “ But… he must only have one copy… ” 
 
 “ Indeed. You are correct. However, if your child has carries one copy and meets another person who has one copy, then their child may have the recessive trait. Technically, your husband shouldn ’ t even be alive. ” 
 
 “ But can ’ t we try for a child and then you guys can test him or her later? ” 
 
 The doctor gasped in shock. “ And then what? *Kill* the child?! ” 
 
 Amanda shrank in her chair. She had forgotten the Rules. “ Sorry. ” she squeaked. 
 
 “ Ahem, yes. Well. ” the doctor returned to his professional manner. “ The situation is Amanda, we forbid you from having a child with your husband. If you truly to wish to have a child, you must use the sperm of another man. ” 
 
 “ What?! ” 
 
 “ Yes. We have interviewed your husband and he is completely competent to become a father if he so chooses. However, you must use an anonymous donor, or find another husband. ” 
 Amanda was stunned. She had been so close. “ I, err, think I need to speak to my husband. Thank you. ” 
 
 “ Thank you Amanda. And remember, don ’ t try anything smart, your child won ’ t thank you for it. ” 
 
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