"Do you have to leave tonight?" Lana asked, absentmindedly staring into her bowl.

"In a couple of days," Kai replied.

"Can't you stay? I don't want you to go," Lana said, hoping to keep Kai by her side.

Kai remained silent for a moment before finally speaking, "It's different this time. The mission is critical, and they need me to complete it."

"Alright, I support you. You're the best. When you come up with a groundbreaking cancer treatment, both the baby and I will be so proud of you," she