- Dr. Steven Kiley: At her age, premature birth is always a possibility. And there's the danger of an abnormal baby.
- Dr. Marcus Welby: The greatest danger is an illegal abortion. Not only physically. It's the emotional damage that I'm worried about.
- Dr. Marcus Welby: Hasn't it occurred to you that you're a very lucky woman? I know many childless couples who think it's too late for them. They'd consider a baby a wonderful gift.
- Claire: You make it sound like a miracle. Well, I don't want a miracle - I want an abortion.
- Dr. Marcus Welby: Y'know, Claire, you amaze me. You worship youth, but you're too old to adapt to a new situation.
- [last lines]
- Dr. Steven Kiley: Boy, I feel tired.
- Dr. Marcus Welby: I don't. Never do when I'm faced with a challenge.
- Dr. Steven Kiley: How many deliveries do you average?
- Dr. Marcus Welby: Oh, in a normal year, 40 maybe 45.
- Dr. Steven Kiley: How many years in practice, 30?
- Dr. Marcus Welby: Twenty-eight.
- Dr. Steven Kiley: That makes 1,120 babies at 40 a month. If it's 45, add another 140. Like a production line.
- Dr. Marcus Welby: No, not like a production line. Of course, after 1.120 babies you can fall into the trap of taking birth for granted. But that would be a mistake, because every time it's a miracle.
- Dr. Steven Kiley: [Smiles and nods]
- Dr. Marcus Welby: Ah, isn't this a fine morning? C'mon, I'll put you to bed.