Summary (Spoilers ahead!)

After waking up from a nightmare from her bloody times in war, Rocava is awoken by a young earth dragon, Poppis, who wails that her mother is going to die if she's not helped. Poppis frantically explains that her mother, Neiga, is laying right now, but one of the eggs isn't coming out. Rocava, who realizes the mother is most likely eggbound, asks Poppis how long her mother has been laying. Poppis tearfully answers that it's been two and a half hours.

Neiga is eggbound, without a doubt. Rocava gathers the supplies she'll need to save Neiga, and instructs Poppis to lead her to her mother. Poppis guides Rocava to her home, where Neiga is awash in pain, tended to by her mate, Feurra. Feurra begs Rocava for her help, saying they'll pay any expense. Rocava explains what's afflicting Neiga, including the risks of the operation that could save her, and asks for the parent's decision.

They both agree to take the risk, and the surgery begins. Rocava cuts open Neiga, who begins to bleed profusely, but she manages to safely deliver the egg. Neiga's wounds are healed with healing crystals and healing magic; the operation is a success. Rocava leaves after staying for a few hours with the family. A year later, Feurra, Neiga, and Poppis all travel to Rocava's clinic, to properly thank her for her help. Rocava spies a hatchling peering at her, and she asks if this is one of their children. They mothers confirm that he is, and that he's the child Rocava saved.

Overwhelmed by emotion, Rocava bids the family farewell, and retreats into her clinic, where she finally smiles.