He spoke in quiet, soothing tones to keep Lola calm as he gently pressed the scanner probe against her swollen belly. The monitor screen flickered to life, projecting glowing patterns of light across the quiet room. Gerard adjusted the display contrast and probe angle, trying to get a clear, unobstructed diagnostic signal from deep within her lower body.
The room fell completely silent as the medical team focused their attention on the glowing monitor. Gerard moved the probe deliberately across her midsection, methodically mapping out her internal structures from multiple angles. The keepers held their breath in anticipation, eagerly searching the screen for the comforting, familiar shape of a healthy baby gorilla during this crucial moment.