Time Period: Mary's flashback-Gabriel's birth

Place: Mary's bedchamber

Mary (having contractions, she screams): AHA...AHA...AHA...AHA

Lola (running into the room with the other girls): Mary...

Mary (in labor, she orders her ladies in waiting): I am in labor. Take off my clothes.

(Obediently, the ladies take off Mary's clothes in which are bloody and wet. They help Mary into a clean gown. Mary continues to rest in the bed awaiting the baby's arrival)

Mary (grabs hold of Lola): AHA...AHA..AHA..AHA

Lola (concerned): Its way too early for the baby to be born. Maybe I should get Francis.

Mary: Please don't tell Francis. He already has enough on his mind.

Lola: But he is your husband

Francis (rushes to Mary's bedside): Mary, I am here. How bad is your pain?

Mary (touches her stomach): The baby is coming. I have to push.

Catherine (enters the room with a doctor): I have a doctor for you

Mary: Thanks, Catherine

The doctor (checking Mary): Mary, you are fully dilated. I can feel the baby's head.

Mary: Can I start pushing right now?

The doctor (preparing to catch the baby): Sure

Action: In great agony, Mary brings forth her son named Gabriel. Sick and premature, Gabriel is not expected to live long. Mary's heart breaks over the thought of losing her son. Francis and Catherine start planning for Gabriel's funeral until Gabriel's health makes a miraculous recovery several days later. The flashback ends.

Time Period: The Present Reality-Gabriel's 25th birthday

Place: The Ballroom

Situation: Gabriel's birthday party

Action: Gabriel is dancing with Mary

Mary: Happy birthday, Gabe

Gabriel: Thanks, mother

Mary (choked up): You were born prematurely on this night twenty five years ago. Its a miracle that you are alive.

Gabriel: God has been good to us

Mary (crying): I apologize about the situation with your father. I should've told you about the rape earlier. It was all my fault that you and Francis are estranged. I miss the days when we used to live together and attend the same church.

Gabriel (choked up): I forgive you mother

Mary: I am happy that you decided to come home for your birthday. James and Ana love spending time with their older brother. Although Francis won't say it loud, he is happy that you are home.

Gabriel: I thank you for welcoming me back home

Mary (emotional, she hugs and kisses Gabriel): I love you

Gabriel: I love you too