Reed goes against his gut and seeks the aid of Doctor Octopus. But can Reed keep Doc Ock on task long enough to save his wife and unborn child?

Reed Calls in the most prominent scientists in the radioactive field to aid the doctors with Susan's pregnancy problems. Unfortunately, one of the doctors is Doctor Octopus, and when he is set off, it is up to Reed to bring him in.

Although he successfully talks Dr. Octavius back to rationality, tragedy awaits Mr. Fantastic when he finds that during the battle, Susan has lost the baby.