Night at the Carters' house. Abby is now nine months pregnant. Abby is already in bed. Carter comes in and cuddles up next to her.
Carter: Hey
Abby: hey, how was work?
Carter: same old, same old
Abby: hmm
Carter; how was your day
Abby: same old, same old.
Carter: boring?
Abby: yeah
Carter: hmm
Abby rolls over, but then a few minutes later rolls back.
Carter: What's the matter?
Abby: Nothing, I just can't get comfortable. My back hurts.
Carter: Oh, here, I'll rub it for you… starts rubbing her back…Does that feel better?
Abby: a little
Carter: good.
Later that night. Carter is asleep. Abby bolts up, making a painful face. She looks over at Carter and then gets out of bed, heading to the bathroom.
From inside the bathroom we hear some noise
Abby (muttering): Wonderful. …. (yelling): John
Carter (still in bed with his eyes closed): yeah
Abby: My water broke
Carter: That's nice honey, when you're done turn off the light ok?
Cut to Abby she is holding on to the counter and rolls her eyes at John's reply
Abby: One… Two… Three… Four… Five
Carter (realizing what she said): What? You hear him jump out of bed and run to the bathroom
Abby: Ah, only five seconds
Carter: what?
Abby: never mind
Carter: You're in labor?
Abby: It seems that way.
Carter: how far apart are the contractions?
Abby: I don't know, like twenty minutes or so
Carter: Ok, we need to go to the hospital
Abby: Ok, why don't you call them and tell them we're on our way. I want to change first.
Carter: change?
Abby: yeah, I'm not going in wet clothes
Carter: oh, ok. He doesn't move.
Abby: John?
Carter: yeah?
Abby: phone call?
Carter: oh, right. He leaves to go make a phone call.
Abby (shaking her head): This is going to be a long night.
Fifteen minutes later in the car. John looks over at Abby and sees she is clutching the door handle and biting her lip
Carter: contraction?
Abby: You think
Carter: breathe honey breathe
Abby: Will you shut up and drive
Carter: ok
Abby: that's not being quiet
Ten minutes later at the ER. Carter is helping Abby walk into the hospital.
Carter: hey can we get a wheelchair over here
Susan comes over with a wheelchair
Susan: hey guys, how far apart are they?
Carter: about fifteen minutes
Susan: good, good… How are you feeling?
Carter: she's fine
Abby (snapping): Ok, I am so right here. I can answer for myself.
Susan: Abby how are you?
Abby: how do you think I am doing? As another contraction comes Abby grabs Carter's hand and squeezes it.
Carter: Breathe, honey, breathe
Abby: If you tell me that one more time, I'm going to hit you so hard John Carter we will be saying that to you.
As they arrive at the elevator it opens
Susan: ok guys, have fun. Abby gives her a mean look and Carter gives her one that seems to say "save me." Keep us updated. The doors close and Susan walks back to the admit desk
Neela: I am so glad I am not Abby right now
Susan: Oh, I'm glad I'm not Carter. Abby looks ready to kill him.
Neela; you think he'll be ok?
Susan: if he keeps his mouth shut
An hour later in the OB ward. Abby is in the bed with machines and IVs hooked up to her. Carter is pacing the room
Abby: Carter is you don't sit down; I am going to tie you down
Carter: sorry. He sits down. Do you want anything? Ice chips?
Abby: maybe later
Carter: ok. Silence ensues. After a few minutes Carter gets up and starts pacing again. Abby rolls her eyes. Then a doctor comes in.
Doctor: ok, Abby Carter, how are you feeling?
Abby (being very sweet): just fine
Doctor: good, I'm here to do your epidural
Abby: ok
Carter: oh so you're nice to him
Abby (flashing him a look and hissing): he has the drugs
Carter: Oh… You know what I'm going to go to the cafeteria. I'll bring you some ice chips ok?
Abby (sarcastically): That sounds great. Bye honey. I love you.
Carter nods and leaves the room.
About ten minutes later. Carter is coming back from the cafeteria and sees his dad in the hall.
Carter: Dad! I'm so glad you came. He hugs him.
Jack: Hi John. How's Abby?
Carter: Fine….Being very mean. But she's getting an epidural, so may she'll be a little nicer now.
Jack: Don't count on it. Women are always mean when they are in labor. Just wait, it'll get worse when she delivers.
Carter: oh wonderful.
They stop outside Abby's room.
Carter: Are you coming in?
Jack: No I'll come see you guys later. I just stopped by on my way to a meeting. I'll be back in a few hours.
Carter: Ok, I'll see you later. Jack walks away and Carter goes back into the room.
Carter: hey sweetie
Abby (smiling): hi
Carter: I brought you some ice chips
Abby: oh thanks. She takes the ice chips from him. Carter watches as she comps happily on them.
Carter: So… the epidural is working.
Abby: Yes
Carter: good. He starts to slide his chair near her, but not too close
Abby: Are you afraid of me, honey?
Carter: No… it's just
Abby: Don't worry John I much better now
Carter: That's good. He slides closer and takes her hand.
Abby: The doctor was here a little while ago. I was at eight centimeters. So not that much longer now.
Carter: Good to hear. My dad came by
Abby: Oh that's nice of him
Carter: he said he'll be back later
Abby: Ok. She squeezes down on his hand
Carter: Ow. That hurt.
Abby: Sorry, that one hurt.
Carter: It's ok. Are they coming closer together now?
Abby: yeah about every two minutes.
Carter: Should I go get the doctor
Abby: I think that would be best. Carter leaves and comes back with the doctor.
Doctor (checking Abby): Yep, you're fully dilated. Let's go to delivery. She unlocks the wheels and wheels Abby to delivery, Carter holding her hand.
Half an hour later. Carter comes out of the delivery room. He sees his dad standing there.
Carter: hey
Jack: hey, how is she?
Carter: Abby? She's fine.
Jack: and?
Carter: Well you have a grandson and… a granddaughter.
Jack: Congratulations. He hugs him.
Carter: Thanks.
Jack: names?
Carter: not yet.
Jack: Ok then. Now go be with your wife and children.
Carter: ok. He starts to walk back
Jack: And John.
Carter: yeah
Jack: Congratulations, to both of you.