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In a race against time and biology, Fran fights to ensure her terminally ill husband, Joseph, achieves his final wish: cryopreservation. Starting with a harrowing high-altitude medical crisis on a flight to Arizona, the narrative follows the couple through the bureaucratic and emotional hurdles of hospice care and the clinical reality of cryonics. As Joseph's life ends, a specialized stabilization team from Albireo takes over, executing a complex 'neuro-preservation' procedure. This story explores the profound intersection of deep grief and futuristic hope. It is an intriguing look at the technical and emotional preparation required to challenge the finality of death through science. Comparable works include Transhumanism, Heads, Zero K