To save the human species, a select number are sent to a different planet, one that is supposed to be habitable. The members of the station are matched genetically to ensure the greatest chance of human survival. It was Mara's first match ceremony, and hopefully her last, when she must choose between two matches. Albert has a reputation for romancing matched women, but Fletcher, Mara would do anything to keep from being matched with Fletcher, but what has she gotten herself in to?