As she approached the top, she would hear hysterical laughter. "Oh... my... God," she would hear Jade say. "People are going to die today."
Ellia was leaning back against Jade as they looked at some pictures and they looked up with wide eyes. "Avice! You're here!"
They looked at her, not processing. "Your child," Ellia said slowly. "Like, a baby? You just have a baby?"
"Answer the question, Avice," Jade said dangerously. "A lot of money relies on this. Do you have a baby, and if so, is Jack the father?"
Ellia laughed triumphantly. "Ha! What does that bring the count up to? 150?" "Well..." Jade looked defeated, but she brightened. "You bet that they wouldn't return to the ship for at least another five years. That's 80 right there."