A collection of mystical stories on the theme of family, birth and death. *Melia learns about the imminent death of her father. 20 years ago, their country introduced universal chipization and learned to notify a person of death 9 months in advance. *Telza is awaiting the birth of her son, but labor has not begun for a week, a month, a year... *The Hemil couple received an invitation to the wedding of their niece, who had previously categorically refused get married, etc.