Time Period: The Present Reality- Independence Day 2020 (Sarah and Kyle's 11th wedding anniversary)
Scene: The Connor and Reese Residence Sarah and Kyle's bedroom
Sarah awakens quite shaken in the morning. Last night she dreamt Kacey or heself was trapped in a loveless abusive marriage. Kacey's marriage or her marriage was heading toward divorce. In reality, Sarah nor Kacey had major martial problems. July 4, 2020 marked Sarah's 11th wedding anniversary. Kyle had a day full of gifts, surprises, and fireworks in store for Sarah.
Time Period: A Series of Flashbacks
Date: 4-14-2009
Sarah's p.o.v
Nauseous, I get out of bed and run to the bathroom. I relieve myself in the toilet, but still feel unwell. "Sarah...Sarah..Sarah" panicky Kyle shouts. "Kyle, what?" I cough
standing up. "You are burning up. You must have a fever" Kyle mentions touching my hot forehead. "I need to go to the hospital asap. I don't feel too good" I complain
clutching my stomach. Lightheaded, I then collapse into my beloved's arms. When I wake up, I find myself in a hospital room. Kyle bears life changing news for me. The
pregnancy, cancer and the wedding engagement; they just happened so fast. Whenever will I have time to catch my breath?
Date: 4-14-2009
Kyle's point of view
Today I learned about Sarah's pregnancy and cancer. Before the baby existed, we were carefree. Now she's carrying a little life inside her womb. I watch my beloved wife
suffer and my heart bleeds. I swear the baby is going to kill Sarah someday. My nightmares never lie, only time will tell if I am right. I never wanted the baby if it meant
losing Sarah. It was Sarah's body, it was her choice all along. Sarah chose life instead of abortion and I supported her decision. Now looking back in hindsight, saving the
baby's life was worth the risk. Hopeful, I am looking forward to my daughter's birth in December.
Date: 4-15-2009
Sarah (wearing a blindfold, she walks through the door): I can't see anything, this is not funny
Kyle (hand in hand, he leads Sarah into the dining room): Just keep your eyes close and follow my lead
Sarah (squeezing Kyle's hand): I trust you
(Kyle unties Sarah's blindfold and reveals a candlelit romantic dinner. Cameron is playing on her violin)
Kyle (helps Sarah into a chair): We are having a baby, thats something worth celebrating
Sarah (smiling): I love you
Kyle (kisses Sarah): I love you too
Sarah (eating her food): I don't have a gift to give you
Kyle (sitting down in his chair): Your love is enough
Sarah (admiring her growing baby bump): We might have a Christmas baby
Kyle (excited): He or she will be our early Christmas present
Sarah: I know its way too early to tell, but I predict the baby will be a girl
Kyle: All that I want is for you and the baby to be healthy
Sarah (curious): What else do you have in store for me tonight?
Kyle (getting down on one knee, he presents Sarah with a huge diamond ring): . Will you marry me, Sarah?
Sarah (overcome with emotion, she puts the ring on her finger): Yes, I will marry you
Kyle (kissing Sarah): I love you
Sarah (smiling): I love you too
Kyle (talking to the baby within Sarah's stomach): Baby, I love you
Sarah: I bet the baby loves you too
Date: 4-16-2009
Scene 1: The Connor Reese House-Sarah and Kyle's bedroom
Kyle (turns to Sarah in bed): Today is the day
Sarah (cuddling up next to Kyle): Another ultrasound? Another war?
Kyle: We should tell the others about our baby and wedding engagement today
Sarah (nauseous and anxious): I don't know
(Nauseous, Sarah runs to the bathroom where she performs her daily morning ritual. Kyle witnesses Sarah vomiting in the toilet.)
Kyle (offers Sarah a bottled of water): Are you feeling unwell because of anxiety or the pregnancy?
Sarah (drinking the water): Its both
Kyle: I understand
Sarah: I appreciate your concern
Scene: The Connors' House-The den-Family Meeting
Situation: Sarah and Kyle announce their wedding engagement to John, Derek and Cameron
Kyle(holding Sarah's hand): Sarah and I have some really exciting good news to tell you
Derek(curious): What is it?
Sarah(showing off her engagement ring): Kyle and I are engaged
Derek(doubtful): Are you serious?
Kyle(with a smirk): Yes
Cameron: Congratulations
Sarah(smiling): Thanks, Tin Miss
John(shocked): I don't know what to say
Sarah: I understand, John
Kyle: So are you happy for your mom and me?
John: Yes of course, it is every kid's dream for their parents to be together.
Derek: What is the date for the wedding?
Sarah: The date of the wedding will be July fourth
Cameron: Why so soon?
Kyle(squeezing Sarah's hand): Sarah and I want to do it sooner rather than later
John: Why?
Sarah(crying): I am pregnant and I have cancer
Cameron: What?
John: What?
Derek(praying): OH GOD, please help me for I am about to have a heart attack
Kyle(trying to change the subject): Anyway, folks, let us get this show on the road. We have a wedding to plan so let us start working on it right now. We have no time to talk or to play games because July fourth will be here before we know it.
Sarah(in agreement with Kyle): You are right, Kyle
Kyle(kissing Sarah): I love you
Sarah(smiling): I love you too
Kyle(walking into the kitchen): I am hungry so I am going to fix myself a sandwich
Sarah(following Kyle): May be I should join you
Scene: The Kitchen-Sarah catches Kyle making a sandwich
Sarah(choked up): I am pregnant
Kyle(fixing himself a sandwich): I know
Sarah(crying): I'm afraid, Kyle, I don't what I am going to do
Kyle(pulling Sarah into an embrace): Come here, girlie, you need a hug
Sarah(still crying): I don't think that I can have this baby
Kyle: Don't worry, Sarah, everything will be alright
Sarah(sniffling): How can you be so sure?
Kyle(wiping a tear off of Sarah's face): I see beyond our circumstances
Sarah(still crying): I want to believe you, but I can't
Kyle: Our future is really bright, trust me. I will be with you every step of the way
Sarah(smiling): Thanks
Kyle(smiling at the sight of seeing Sarah smiling): You smiled, I call that progress
Sarah(kissing Kyle): I love you
Kyle(kissing Sarah): I love you too
Sarah(smiling): You will be such a wonderful father
Kyle(with a smirk): Thanks, you will be such a wonderful mother
Sarah: I feel as if I have been granted a second chance at life
Kyle: Definitely
Sarah: The birth will bring us even closer together
Kyle: The birth will be such a bloody hot mess
Sarah: I am not worried about the birth right now because I am trying to get through the first trimester of my pregnancy
Kyle(panicky): God forbid you may have a miscarriage
Sarah(with a sad tone in her voice): I don't want to think about it
Kyle(touching Sarah's stomach): I want this baby to be in my life forever
Sarah(admiring her developing baby bump): I am happy that you are starting to love him or her
Kyle: We are going to have a son, trust me
Sarah: What if we have a daughter?
Kyle: I don't care if the baby will be a boy or a girl. All I want is for you and the baby to be healthy.
Sarah(crying, she kisses and embraces Kyle): I love you so much
Kyle(smiling): I love you too
Scene: John's room
Sarah (knocking on the door): May I come into your room?
John (yelling from within his room): Yes
Sarah (walking into the room, she sits down on the bed): What are your thoughts concerning the baby? Please be honest with me.
John (exploring the internet on his laptop computer): Do you mean my replacement?
Sarah (choked up): I love you, you are irreplaceable
John (doubtful): I don't believe you
Sarah: Why not?!
John: You are pregnant, this is my swansong. This must be the thanks I get for ruining your life. I am not your number one priority anymore. Your actions have totally changed the future.
Sarah: I didn't plan this pregnancy, it just happened. I have fallen deeply in love with the baby. I expect for you to do the same thing.
John: OK, whatever
Scene: The kitchen (after the talk with John) -still 4/16/2009
Situation: Sarah overhears Kyle and Derek talking about her
Derek (fixing a sandwich): You are crazy
Kyle (laughing): why?!
Derek: You are engaged and expecting a baby at the same time
Kyle: Do I have your blessing?
Derek: I support you on the behalf of mom and dad
Kyle: Thanks
Derek: Sometimes doctors can make mistakes. Does Sarah really have cancer?
Kyle (choked up): Yes
Derek: What is your decision about the baby?
Kyle: It's her body. It's her choice.
Derek: What do you want?
Kyle: I want to terminate the pregnancy
Action: Kyle's words break Sarah's heart so much that she starts crying. Sarah's loud intense sobs give her away. Kyle rushes to her aid.
Kyle (consoling Sarah): shush, baby
Sarah (sobbing, she pulls away from kyle): You don't want the baby. I am all alone in my circumstance. Love, why this so hard to ask for?
Kyle (stroking Sarah's hair): What I said to Derek in the kitchen was nonsense
Sarah (doubtful): I don't know if I can trust you
Kyle (touching Sarah's stomach): we created a miracle
Sarah (kissing Kyle): I love you
Kyle: so we are cool?
Sarah (throws her arms around Kyle): I am looking forward to becoming Mrs. Reese
Kyle (carries Sarah upstairs to their bedroom): I have a huge treat for you in our bedroom
Date: 7-1-2009
Situation: Pre Kitty's birth. Sarah buys a dress for the wedding. She is currently four months pregnant.
Scene: Bedroom
Situation: Four Months pregnant, Sarah has been experiencing morning sickness
(Nauseous, Sarah gets out of bed to vomit in the toilet. Sluggish, she returns back to bed. Ten minutes later Kyle walks into the bedroom carrying a tray that contains a plate full of food)
Kyle (giving Sarah the tray): These condiments are for you
Sarah (biting into her food): Well thanks
Kyle: No problem, you deserve it
Sarah: I can't believe that I am four months pregnant
Kyle: I am shocked as well
Sarah: If you told me four months ago that I would be with child, I would've never believed you. I never expected for me to be pregnant again because I had been barren for a very long time.
Kyle: Anyway, how many times have you vomited today?
Sarah: I have vomited at least six times today
Kyle: Thats not good
Sarah: I know, having morning sickness sucks
Kyle (holding Sarah's hand): Don't worry, I am here for you. We will get through the pregnancy and birth together.
Sarah (choked up): What if I can't survive either one?
Kyle: You are four months into this thing meaning the pregnancy. Nothing bad has happened to the baby so far. That has to count for something, right?
Sarah (laughing): Definitely
Kyle: It would be amazing if you can survive through the first trimester of pregnancy without any complications
Sarah(choked up): Yeah, that would surely be a miracle
Kyle (touching Sarah's stomach): I consider our baby to be a miracle
Sarah (smiling): I love you
Kyle(with a smirk): I love you more
Sarah: I am planning to buy a wedding dress today. Please wish me luck.
Kyle: I am sure you will find the perfect dress
Scene: Wedding Dress Shop
Situation: Sarah is trying on a wedding dress
Sarah (twirling around in the dress): How do I look in my dress?
Kacey: Your baby bump is sticking out. That wedding dress is not the right size for you.
Sarah (complaining): I am fat
Kacey (comforting Sarah): You are not fat
Sarah (crying): Kyle will think that I am fat on our wedding day
Cameron: Kyle will pay no attention to your weight. He'll be too drunk with love to give any notice to those kind of things.
Sarah: How can you be so sure?
Cameron: Love has no limitations
Sarah: I am carrying Kyle's baby after all. There is nothing that I can do about my weight.
Kacey (presenting a wedding dress to Sarah): This dress appears to be in your size. You should try it on.
Sarah (running to the dressing rooms): I will
(Five minutes Later Sarah approaches Kacey and Cameron wearing the dress)
Sarah (twirling around in the dress): How do I look in this dress?
Kacey: I can't see your baby bump at all
Cameron: You are beautiful
Sarah: This dress is exactly my size so I am going to buy it
Date: 7-2-2009
Scene 1: The Wedding Venue-A Church Sanctuary
Action: Unexpectedly, John and Sarah (four months pregnant) show up to check out the venue
Kyle (hanging up decorations): John?! Sarah?!
John: Mom wanted to check out the wedding venue
Kyle: I wanted it to be a surprise for her on our wedding day
Sarah (sitting down in a chair): Am I not the bride? Don't I have a say so?
Kyle: You are the bride, but you are pregnant. You are in no condition to plan a wedding. Stress is not good for you or the baby. I have everything under control.
John (checking his watch): Its almost time for the wedding shower
Sarah (excited): I am looking forward to the wedding shower
Kyle: Isn't the shower being held at an art gallery?
Sarah: Yes
Kyle: Cool
John (escorting Sarah out of the building): We will see you at the shower
Note: Kyle and Sarah are showered with love at their wedding shower. They receive a lot gifts in which include some presents for the baby.
Time Period: A Flashback
Event: Sarah and Kyle's wedding shower and baby shower
John (giving more presents to his parents): Here are more new gifts
Kyle (opening the gifts): I am confused. I don't know if this is a wedding shower or a baby shower.
Sarah (opening gifts): Its both
Kyle: We should've had two different showers
Sarah: Sometimes babies come unexpectedly. Whenever would we have the time for a baby shower?
Kyle: You have a point there
Sarah: I didn't have a baby shower when I was pregnant with John. This is my first baby shower. I am glad we are getting married and having a baby girl at the same time.
Date: 7/3/2009
Situation: The night before the wedding
Scene: Nighttime-Sarah and Kyle's bedroom
Kyle (wraps his arms around Sarah): Tomorrow is our wedding day
Sarah: I missed out on an entire lifetime. Wherever has the time gone too?
Kyle: You were in no condition to plan a wedding. I worked on your behalf. You
will be happy with the end results.
Sarah: I trust you
Kyle: I won't let you down
Sarah (rubbing her stomach): Our princess is surely growing. I hope she will
cooperate tomorrow.
Kyle (talking to the baby inside Sarah's stomach): Please behave tomorrow
Date: 7-4-2009
Sarah's p.o.v
"Wake up, Sarah" a voice whispers breaking through the foggy mist. "Please leave me alone" tired, I order the voice. I am four months pregnant. My body demands
more sleep. "Wake up, Sarah" the voice persists once again. Weakly, I open my eyes. Kasey sits at the edge of the bed holding my hand in hers. "Today is your
wedding day. I will drive you to the church. Kyle, John and Derek are already there. We shouldn't keep the groom waiting" Kasey reminds me. The wedding, I almost
forgot about it. Lymphoma and the baby prompted us to get married right now instead of later on. Kyle spent most of his time planning the wedding since I was feeling
unwell. Occasionally, he would share his ideas with me and I provided feedback. We would find a way to combine our ideas somehow. "Kasey, how did you get into my
house?" I wonder in the present time. "Cameron, let me into the house" Kasey admits pointing at Cameron. Silent, Cameron stands in the doorway. I depend on her
for protection these days. Nauseous, I run to the bathroom where I perform my daily morning ritual. Vomiting in the toilet takes a real toll on my body. I feel as if all of
the strength in my body has left. Extreme morning sickness, this is the price I must pay for carrying Kyle's baby. The baby whom I expect to be a girl is definitely worth
the pain. I can't wait to hold her six months from now. I will give birth sometime December so I might have a Christmas baby. Lightheaded, I collapse on the bed.
Kasey offers me a peppermint and a drink of water in which cures my sickness for a little bit. She is kind enough to escort me to the car outside. Cameron follows
behind carrying my wedding dress. They assist me in the bride's chambers. Fear consumes me until I encounter my beloved at the altar.
Date: 7-4-2009
Kyle's p.o.v
John accompanies Sarah down the aisle. Even in her pregnant state, Sarah's beauty takes my breath away. I can't stop the rain meaning my tears. I take Sarah's hand
in mine and then we pronounce our love before the world. I mean every word from my heart. Precious, Sarah is my everything. I will never love anyone else besides
her. After the ceremony, we had our first dance as a newlywed couple. Life House's song, "Everything" plays in the background. There is so much joy in the
atmosphere that I can't contain it. It feels good to be loved by a lot of people including my own wife. Fireworks symbolize the passion that is burning within our hearts.
Blessed, the future appears to be full of hope until Sarah experiences a health crisis. Her stomach hurts very badly. My mind immediately goes to the baby. I fear
something may be wrong with the baby. I am torn between carrying on with the reception or taking Sarah to the hospital. I listen to my conscience in which says take
Sarah to the hospital. Compassionate, the guests understand our situation. They wish us goodluck as we exit the reception. Thankfully, the doctor's ultrasound test
shows there are no abnormalities. The doctor offers Sarah some pills just in case the pain returns. Refreshed, She is well enough to participate in the wedding
festivities once again. We decide to spend our honeymoon night at a hotel. Sarah becomes nauseous in the middle of our lovemaking. I escort her to the bathroom
where she vomits in the toilet. Watching Sarah suffer breaks my heart. I take care of her just like a baby.
Date: 7-5-2009
Place: A Hotel
Situation: Sarah and Kyle prepare to go back home
Action: Nauseous, Sarah runs to the bathroom where she performs her daily morning ritual. Kyle is kind enough to help her.
Sarah (vomiting into the toilet): Not again
Kyle (rubs Sarah's back): Its ok
Sarah: No, I ruined our honeymoon
Kyle (offers Sarah a bottle of water and breath mints): Its not your fault no matter what
Sarah (feeling refreshed, she starts to pack her suitcase): Its such a shame that our honeymoon has to end early
Kyle (packing his suitcase): You are pregnant. You also have cancer. We need to take extra precautions.
Sarah: This shall remain the story of our lives
Kyle (kissing Sarah's stomach): I love you
Sarah (smiling): I love you too
Kyle: We can always have another honeymoon after our ordeal is over
Sarah (admiring her wedding ring): Sure...whatever you say
Kyle: You will be the one and only Mrs. Reese for me
(Sarah and Kyle return back home where a welcome home party has been planned for them. After the party, Prince serenades them as they make love in the bed.)
Time Period: A Flashback
Date: 7-4-2015
Special Event: Sarah and Kyle's sixth wedding anniversary
Situation: Sarah and Kyle celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary with a cookout and fireworks
Sarah (looks up at the sky): OH, look at the pretty fireworks
Kyle (eating food): I am more into the food
Sarah (laughing): Sure
Kyle: Who knew we would get married on Independence Day?
Sarah: Sometimes I wonder if you married me because you loved me or our situation?
Kyle: I married you because I loved you
Sarah: Really?!
Kyle: Honestly, I thought I was doing the right thing by marrying you
Sarah: In a world where divorces are becoming more frequent, I am glad that you are mine.
Kyle: We are in the infant stages of marriage. Our marriage hasn't reached the critical milestones yet. Who knows what the future has in store for us?
Sarah (clinging onto Kyle): Lets cherish the present moment then
Kyle: Old age is promised to us or maybe not
(Blissfully, they continue to socialize with neighbors (Kacey and her family) and watch the children play in the pool.)
Scene: The Basement-After The Party
Action: Cameron catches Sarah throwing old papers away
Cameron: May I help you?
Sarah: I don't need your help, Tin Miss
Cameron (notices a ring on Sarah's finger): What is the significance of that ring?
Sarah (looks at the ring): This ring is a promised ring
Cameron: What is a promised ring?
Sarah: A promised ring symbolizes your commitment to only one person
Cameron: I thought you already had a wedding ring
Sarah: I was given this promised ring by Kyle in high school
Cameron: Are you going to keep the ring?
Sarah: The plan is to give the ring to John. He can give it to his girlfriend.
Cameron: John is not into jewelry
Sarah: What do you suggest?
Cameron: I want the ring
Sarah: What is your plan for the ring?
Cameron: I am going to give it to John
Sarah: I am not sure if John will accept your gift
Cameron: He loves me
Sarah: You use that word, love too loosely
Cameron: You are overprotective of John
Sarah (gives the ring to Cameron): The ring is yours, Tin Miss
Cameron: Thanks
Sarah (with a smirk): No problem
(Later on, John and Cameron have a romantic candlelit dinner where they exchange promised rings. They vowed to be fully devoted to each other. Sarah and Kyle observe them from afar.)
Kyle: Do you remember when we were were deep in love like Jameron?
Sarah (taken aback): Jameron?!
Kyle: I meant John and Cameron
Sarah: Jameron's love story doesn't compare to ours. We are different.
Kyle: Although it was the right thing, I didn't marry you because you were pregnant. I married you because I loved you. You needed to be covered.
Sarah: What kind of covering did I need?
Kyle: I wanted to be your superman
Sarah: The promise, engagement and wedding rings that you gave me were proof enough
Kyle: Even at times when the future appeared blurry, I never gave up on us
Sarah: Up in the air, hope floats
Date: 7-4-2017
Sarah's p.o.v
Thriving in ecstasy, Kyle and I bang each other in the early hours of the morning. Our lovemaking
leads to the bathroom where we take a hot shower together. I almost forget to cook breakfast.
Today is extra special because we are celebrating our eighth wedding anniversary. I remember
I had Lymphoma and I was four months pregnant with Kitty on our wedding day eight years ago.
Today my cancer is in remission and our little princess is thriving. "I love you" Kyle confesses
breaking me away from my thoughts. "I love you too" I smile wholeheartedly. Quickly, we put on
clothes and race each other downstairs. As usual, Kyle loves the food that I cook for him.
Time Period: A flashback
Date: 7/5/2009
Scene: Sarah and Kyle's bedroom
Situation: Kyle and Sarah (4 months pregnant) have just returned home from their brief and yet sweet honeymoon
Kyle (carrying suitcases, he walks through the bedroom door): Home Sweet Home
Sarah (collapsing on the bed): I am going to take a nap
Kyle (sympathetic and yet feeling let down): I understand
Sarah: Did you want to make love?
Kyle (getting on top of Sarah's body): Yes
Sarah (passionately kissing Kyle): I Love you
Kyle (foddling Sarah): I love you too
Sarah: I hope we don't rush the baby
(The Flashback ends)
Time Period: 7/4/2019
Action: Sarah wakes up to find a new pretty pink dress on her side of the bed.
Sarah (holding up the dress): Oh thanks! Kyle, the dress is beautiful.
Kyle (waking up): Happy 10th anniversary to you. I am glad that you like the dress. The color pink suites you well.
Sarah (checking the clock): I don't want to be late for my doctor's appointment
Kyle (getting out of bed): I will drive you there
Sarah (trying on the pink dress): Thanks
Kyle (with a smirk): You're welcome
(On her way out of the door, Sarah receives compliments from the others on her new dress. Kyle beams with joy and pride over thinking about how lucky and blessed he is to be Sarah's husband. They receive good news from the doctor.)
Time Period: Later on that same day
Event: A Gay Pride Parade in Downtown LA
John (admiring Cameron's beauty): Cam, you are a rainbow
Cameron: Do I look fat?
John: No. You are perfect.
(A random stranger (a young man about John's same age) surprises John with a kiss. Cameron remains speechless. She struggles to comprehend what it means to be gay. She looks out for any signs for Skynet. Strangely, an earthquake followed by a brief aftershock interrupts the parade.)
Time Period: The next Day 7/5/19
Situation: Derek has made breakfast for his precious niecee and nephew
Kitty and Chance: Thanks for breakfast
Derek: no problem
Kitty and Chance thanks again
Derek: We had quite a scare yesterday
Kitty: I thought the earthquake was going to kill us
Chance: Me too
Derek: Thankfully, we are still alive