JORDAN'S OFFICE, SEPTEMBER 17TH, EVENING

Bug: Jordan? What do you make out of a … Jordan?

Jordan: (sitting at her desk, grabbing her belly with a painful look on her face)

Bug: Jordan? What's … what's wrong?

Jordan: Nothing. I'm fine.

Bug: I don't think so. (in hallway) Dr. Macy! Lily, get Dr. M. I think Jordan's in labor.

Lily: What? But it's … eh … (hurries)

Bug: (to Jordan) We'll get you to the hospital. Don't worry.

Jordan: I'm fine. I don't need to (tries to stand)

Garret: (comes in with Lily and Nigel in tow) Jordan? You're in labor?

Jordan: No! I've nearly three weeks left.

Nigel: Three weeks early is not unusual.

Garret: Come on. I'll drive you. (takes her arm to escort her with Nigel on the other side)

Jordan: (frightened, withdraws from them and goes to sit on the sofa) No! I'm fine!

Nigel: Jordan! Come on, let's go.

Jordan: No!

Woody: (rushes in) What happened?

Garret: Jordan's in labor. But denies it. She won't go to the hospital.

Woody: It's three weeks early.

Garret: I know.

Woody: (to Jordan) How you doin'?

Jordan: (angry) I'm fine. I … uh (grabs belly as a contraction strikes)

Woody: You're not fine. You have to go to the hospital, Jordan.

Jordan: No! It's too early. (grabs his arm) Woody, please!

Woody: We all know it's early, but you have to go now.

Garret: A lot of babies are early.

Jordan: No! Not this one! It can't! (to Woody, frightened) It can't!

Woody: (realizes something) … Jordan, relax! Please!

Jordan: No! It's …

Woody: Jordan! Listen! It's okay. (grinning) You know, my aunt always said, I was so curious about the world, I never stayed anywhere long. I freaked out my mom when she went into labor. My brother was the same, but the second time she knew it was okay. You and your baby will be good too. Now let's get you to the hospital.

Jordan: (beginning to relax a little) You were born early?

Woody: (softly) Yeah.

Jordan: And … and your brother too?

Woody: (takes her arm, nodding) Yeah, he too. Now let's go.

Garret: (takes her other arm) You know, Abby was early too. It will be okay. Promise.

Jordan: (with the support of the two men stands up) Okay. I'm … I'm ready. … Uhh.

Garret: Her water broke. Let's hurry.