Urni wanted a child.

There was a lot going on in John's life at the moment, and a lot of surprises. The biggest surprise was that his super-computer wife wanted them to start a family.

Not that John objected, of course. In fact, he was quite enthusiastic about the idea... It was just the practicalities that were slowing him down a little.

From a practical point of view, it seemed to him that having Cassandra (he knew he was going to have a daughter... and her name... he just didn't know how he knew...) whilst the other children in his life were still youngsters would be better than her growing up alone...

Of course, she'd be able to make friends, the daughter of a multi-millionare was certain to make friends, but maybe it would be better for her to have 'family friends' close to her own age as well...

So, that was settled. Now, all John had to do was make it happen...