Raven shared Jono's feelings on that. There was no need for an ultrasound, but she trusted Hannibal and if it made Karla and Warren happy, so be it.

She carefully set aside the paper doll and took the box from Jono. Her gasp as she unwrapped it and opened the box startled Philia momentarily, and Raven had to send her a gentle empathic pat on the head to calm her as she held the choker up. "Oh, Jono, it is beautiful!" she said. "Thank you!"