INT: Miranda's Shop.
Miranda is sat on the inflatable chair, she is in fits of laughter.
MIRANDA: Are you okay little one?
Stevie appears from behind the counter, her face is covered in cupcake frosting.
MIRANDA: You've got a little something...
Miranda walks over to her and runs her finger through the frosting and then licks her finger.
MIRANDA: Yum!
Stevie looks unimpressed, then runs into the back to get a towel.
STEVIE: I look like I've been attacked by an angry baker! Like Mr Kiplin's had a meltdown!
Gary pops his head around the door.
GARY: Everything okay?
Miranda's smile grows.
MIRANDA: Where's...
GARY: I'm on my way now, can I borrow the car?
MIRANDA: Of course!
Gary comes in, Miranda walks to her bag and get the keys out. Gary tries to get them, Miranda holds them just out of reach.
GARY: Please?
Miranda smiles but shakes her head.
GARY: Like that is it?
Gary kisses her. Stevie comes out and puts her hand over her eyes.
STEVIE: Seriously?
Miranda and Gary jump. Gary kisses her once more then exits.
STEVIE: Right, Big One! I challenge you to "Profiterole Football"
MIRANDA: I accept your challenge!
The two converse in their comical handshake then run upstairs.
EXT: CAR PARK.
Gary is parked outside a building. He jumps out of the car and runs up to entrance.
GARY: I have come to pick up Noah?
LADY'S VOICE: Do you have the password?
GARY: Such fun!
A buzzer sounds and Gary enters. He is welcomed by a member of staff who leads him into a room full of children. A four year old boy runs up to him. The little boy is very tall for his age, he has dark brown hair and hazel eyes.
GARY: Hello! Have you had a nice day? What did you get up to in school?
Noah drags Gary over to the messy play table.
GARY: What is it?
NOAH: It's a rocket!
GARY: Did you make it?
NOAH: I did.
Noah looks very pleased with himself.
GARY: Shall we get your stuff?
Noah runs to get his stuff, Gary follows and picks him up. A member of staff lets them out.
NOAH: Bye!
GARY: See you tomorrow!
Gary carries Noah to the car. Straps him in, and gets in.
GARY: Shall we go to the restaurant?
NOAH: Can I have some cake?
GARY: Have you been a good boy today?
NOAH: Of course.
Noah winks.
GARY: In that case, you can help me make some cakes, how does that sound?
Noah smiles and nods very enthusiatically.
INT: GARY'S RESTAURANT.
Gary walks in carrying Noah. They are greeted by Stevie.
STEVIE: Hello you two!
GARY: What are you doing here?
STEVIE: Stealing some of your profiteroles. For round two of profiterole football.
GARY: Where's Miranda?
STEVIE: She's back at the flat. What are you two up to?
NOAH: We're going makes some cake.
STEVIE: Well I won't keep you any longer!
GARY: Can you give her the car keys back please? It's back in the car park. Noah and I are going to walk home!
STEVIE: No problem!
Stevie exits, Gary and Noah go into the kitchen.
INT: MIRANDA'S OLD FLAT
Stevie and Miranda are bent down at either end of the table. Miranda place a profiterole on to the table and flicks it towards Stevie and it goes into her mouth. Miranda jumps up.
MIRANDA: GOAL!
She runs around the room celebratring but soon notices the time.
MIRANDA: I need to go! Gary's cooking a special meal tonight!
STEVIE: But what about our game?
MIRAND: Just think of it as half time!
Miranda exits.
EXT: OUTSIDE MIRANDA AND GARY'S COTTAGE
Miranda pulls up, it is getting dark. You can see Gary in the kitchen, she sits there watching him for a moment. He notices her. Suddenly he disappears, then reappears with Noah. Noah waves, Miranda waves back. She gets out of the car and walks up to the door. Gary opens the door.
GARY: Hello there! Nice afternoon?
MIRANDA: Indeed. How's Noah?
GARY: Very hyper. Bedtime could not come sooner!
Miranda and Gary walk into the house, Miranda hangs up her things then joins Gary and Noah in the kitchen.
MIRANDA: Helloo tiny one!
Noah is drawing.
NOAH: Look, the moon!
Miranda looks out of the window.
NOAH: No! Here!
He holds up his drawing
NOAH: This is you on the moon!
MIRANDA: That's one for the fridge!
GARY: Right mister,are you ready for bed?
Miranda stands up.
GARY: You go and sit down, I'll take him up!
Noah kisses Miranda
NOAH: Goodnight!
MIRANDA: Goodnight tiny one!
Noah runs after Gary. Miranda pours herself a glass of wine and goes into the living room. She stretches out on the sofa. She snuggles down and soon starts snoozing. Gary comes into the living room moments later with a plate of Lasagne. He waves it under Miranda's nose. She instantly wakes up.
MIRANDA: For me?
GARY: For you!
Miranda kisses him.
MIRANDA: Oh I do love having a chef for a husband!
Miranda stands and links arms with Gary. They walk into the kitchen and tuck into their meal.
GARY: Are you okay to pick up Noah tomorrow?
MIRANDA: Of course. What's on the agenda for you then?
GARY: I have the Wedding Fair. Actually thinking about it, will you be able to taste some cakes for me please?
MIRANDA: Do you even have to ask?
Gary starts to giggle as he clears away the plates. Then he gets a range of cakes from the cupboard.
GARY: So up first we have a rum based fruit cake.
Miranda picks up the cake and takes a great big bite.
MIRANDA: Oooo, you can definately taste the rum! Oh Gary that's gone straight to my head!
Gary takes away the cake.
MIRANDA: Did I say I was finished?
Gary replaces it with a chocolate cake, Miranda's eyes light up.
GARY: Now this is a triple chocolate torte cake, sandwiched together with mint infused cream.
Miranda takes a bite. Suddenly she stands up picks up the plate and runs out of the room.
GARY: I'm guessing she approves!
Miranda comes back into the room with an empty plate.
MIRANDA: I like that!
She licks her lips and then the plate. Suddenly you hear Noah whining.
MIRANDA: I'll go.
Gary throws a toy rocket to Miranda.
GARY: He probably wants this.
Miranda walks up the stairs and in the bedroom. Noah is sat up in bed, Miranda gives him the rocket.
MIRANDA: What's up tiny one?
NOAH: I miss Mummy and Daddy!
MIRANDA: Why don't you tell me about the rocket you made at school today. Uncle Gary said it looked just like a real rocket!
Miranda snuggles down on the bed with Noah. A little while later Gary walks up into the bedroom to find Miranda and Noah both asleep. Gary gently taps Miranda, who wakes. She gets up, trying not to wake Noah.
GARY: Just had Chris on the phone, checking up on the little fella. Having a child's fun, don't you think?
MIRANDA: Yes, you can tell them all sorts of stories and they believe you!
Gary playfully hits Miranda.
GARY: No, be serious. Shall we have one?
MIRANDA: What a child?
GARY: No, a space rocket! Yes a child.
MIRANDA: Oh I don't know Gary!
GARY: Just think, a mini me.
Miranda is about to say something.
GARY: Stop it!
They walk into another bedroom.
GARY: Just think, another person to join in with our games. Just think of the fun we can have. We can go to all the children's parties and eat all the food.
MIRANDA: I can teach them to Gallop!
GARY: Oh Miranda, lets do it! Lets have a baby!