Interesting, but if people have been breeding in the Wasteland for 200 years (and they must have been, think about it) then it's not likely this would occur. I suppose it's not impossible either, though.

It makes sense but I feel like if you're going to take it in that direction then you might as well espouse the plausibility of the effects of up-close radiation. For one, sterility isn't always a direct result of sitting in a pool of irradiated water. Mirelurks can reproduce can't they? And I would assume she would more likely get cancer and/or some other genetic mutation. Haha sorry for being so technical. I do see the point you're trying to make with this story and yes it's very well written but I think what started out as interestingly austere and thought-provoking kind of led to an anti-climactic epiphany. That's my only real complaint. Thanks!

Wow. You know, I'd never thought of that. And it's so true. In fact, it's a miracle that the human population hadn't died out completely, or mutated even further with all the radiation. And yeah, sitting in the radioactive puddle for Moira - not the smartest thing for a woman who wants children.

Other than an interesting concept, this is well written and just long enough. Thanks for a good read.