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Before Mark Porter got married, he and Allison discussed the number of children they wanted. Mark wanted six or seven. Allison felt differently that she would be happy with two was a minor point of concession to him. They had a loving, successful marriage. Still, after two girls, Allison felt that would complete their family. Penelope was eight and Daria was ten when Allison got pregnant again, unexpected as that was. Mark was delighted and deeply hoped for a boy. She was already forty-four, had a difficult pregnancy but lost the baby at eight weeks. Mark was a very active athlete when he was young. Growing up in central Texas, pop warner football was the beginning of his activity. He continued football and excelled as a tight end in high school. He was offered several opportunities to