"Momma, Momma, I'm chosen!" said Aaron.

"Let me see, dear. Oh my, you are!" She wiped her eyes.

"Why so sad, Momma?"

"Tears of joy, honey. I dreamed of seeing you graduate college, get married, and have children. I suppose that'll never happen anyways."

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"I'm sorry, Momma."

"Don't be. There isn't much time for Earth. So you and the others will merge into the consciousness capsule and voyage to the stars to spread humanity throughout the cosmos!"

"But how?"

"The capsule carries biological incubators. One day, you'll awaken in a new body." She hugged him. "I'm so proud of you!"