INT: GARY'S RESTAURANT.
A lot of people are gathered around Stevie and Andrew. Nibbles are being circled. Miranda walks in. She's been crying. Stevie walks up to her.
STEVIE: Have you been crying?
Miranda sits down.
MIRANDA: Don't worry just my hormones!
STEVIE: Where's Gary?
MIRANDA: He's at home, he's not very well!
STEVIE: Have you two fallen out?
Miranda blows her nose.
MIRANDA: It really doesn't matter, this is your night! Let's enjoy it!
Miranda gets up, Andrew pulls Stevie back to the group. Miranda sits at the bar with Penny.
PENNY: Oh hello darling! Oh my, you've been crying! Everything okay?
MIRANDA: Did you and dad ever fall out when you were pregnant with me?
PENNY: Did we? Of course we did! With Hormones all over the place! Everything he did irritated me hugely! Has something happened? Have you and Gary been arguing?
Miranda starts sobbing. Penny doesn't know what to do.
PENNY: I'm fine, honestly, as you said its just hormones! I cannot wait to get these babies out!
PENNY: You won't be saying that when you're pushing them out of your ...
Miranda puts a piece of cake into Penny's mouth. She spits it out. Miranda returns to her "sulking" pose.
PENNY: Come on darling! Couples that argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. Its because they are passionate. It means that things are worth fighting for. You two have wanted this for so long. It means so much to the both of you. Whatever it was, just go home, apologise and make up! Its not worth it! You need each other!
Miranda stands up and kisses Penny. She walks over to Stevie.
MIRANDA: I have to go. I'm sorry!
Miranda walks out.
INT: MIRANDA AND GARY'S HALLWAY. - Gary is sat at the bottom of the stairs. Miranda comes through the door.
GARY: Before you say anything, I just want to say that I am sorry!
They hug.
MIRANDA: I'm sorry too!
GARY: Can I show you something?
He takes her hand and leads her upstairs. They walk into the nursery. Everything is completely finished. Gary has added all the extra things they needed. There are two cots either side of the alcove, one has orange bedding and giraffes on, the other has green bedding and crocodiles. In the bay window is two nursing chairs. The room is decorated like a zoo. The wardrobe is jam packed with boys and girls clothes. They are two swing chairs, two bouncers, two play gyms. Practically two of everything.
MIRANDA: Was this what you were doing?
GARY: It was! I'm sorry I didn't come to the class. I just wanted to finish this off!
MIRANDA: I'm so sorry!
He takes her hand and they walk to the cribs. Above the one cot it says "Mummy's Special Boy" above the other "Daddy Precious Girl"
GARY: You three are the most important things in my life. Don't ever forget that! I am here, no matter what! I'm going nowhere!
They sit on the nursing chairs, still holding hands.
MIRANDA: I think we're going to see these babies very soon! We need to think of names! We can't keep calling them Bear and Bean for the rest of their lives!
GARY: Do you have anything in mind?
MIRANDA: Not a clue!
GARY: Me neither!
MIRANDA: This is one of the most difficult decisions in the world.
GARY: Whatever we choose, they're the ones who have to live with it!
MIRANDA: Do you like your name?
GARY: Not really.
MIRANDA: What would you prefer?
GARY: I've always seen myself as a Tom.
Gary looks to the camera and smiles.
MIRANDA: Tom Preston? No, no, Tom doesn't suit you at all! I like Gary!
GARY: Do you like being a Miranda?
MIRANDA: I do. Its not a very common name. I've never personally met another Miranda. Although Mum nearly called me Amelia, but plumped for Miranda last minute!
GARY: My mums called Olivia.
MIRANDA: I thought it was Pam?
GARY: That's what everyone calls her.
MIRANDA: Is it her middle name?
GARY: No, she's christened Olivia. Olivia Grace Preston.
MIRANDA: Pam?
GARY: I don't know.
Miranda looks to the camera.
MIRANDA: Pam?
They are still holding hands, the moon shines through the window. Miranda yawns.
GARY: I think it might be time to get to bed! Its been a long day!
Miranda yawns again as Gary helps her up from the chair. They switch the light off and go to bed.
INT: THE RESTAURANT - The next day. Stevie and Miranda are getting breakfast.
STEVIE: Its okay, don't worry!
MIRANDA: But I feel so bad!
STEVIE: I understand.
Miranda gets a baby name book out of her bag.
STEVIE: Still struggling with names?
MIRANDA: I never knew it would be so hard!
STEVIE: Well...
Miranda interrupts.
MIRANDA: Don't even think about it!
STEVIE: I have a list!
MIRANDA: Oh okay then, let's hear them!
Stevie clears her throat.
STEVIE: Starting with boys names, Bentley.
MIRANDA: My son is not a car!
STEVIE: Okay, Bramwell?
MIRANDA: Isn't that an apple?
STEVIE: No, you're thinking of a Bramley!
MIRANDA: Yes of course!
STEVIE: Do you like Bramwell?
MIRANDA: NO! Of course not!
STEVIE: Fergus?
MIRANDA: Sounds to much like a mushroom.
STEVIE: Angus?
MIRANDA: I'm not even gonna say what I thought you just said!
STEVIE: Okay, what about Hugo? Ooo, or Ralph?
MIRANDA: Stevie, its a baby, not a brand of clothes!
STEVIE: What about Billie for the girl and Joel for the boy!?
Miranda's eyes light up.
MIRANDA: That's amazing! I love it!
STEVIE: I will be here all day!
Gary walks in.
MIRANDA: I've got them! I've got the names for our children. You may want to sit down.
She sits him down.
MIRANDA: For a girl (BEAT) Billie!
Gary stands up.
GARY: If you're about to say Joel for the boy, you can save your breath!
Miranda sits down.
GARY: We'll get there! We can force it! As soon as we hold them, we'll know!
STEVIE: What about my list of girls names? I have Skye? Willow? What about Bo?
MIRANDA: I think Gary's right! Let's wait until we have them in our arms!
Miranda jerks in pain. Gary bends down.
GARY: Are you okay?
MIRANDA: I'm fine, I think they're having a little party. They know their time is nearly up!
GARY: Are you sure? I don't want to go, and things start yo happen!
MIRANDA: You go. Everything is fine!
Gary kisses her.
GARY: On my mobile if you need me!
Gary exits.
STEVIE: Where's he off to?
MIRANDA: London, to pick up a catering van.
STEVIE: New business venture?
MIRANDA: Something like that!
Miranda gets another twinge.
MIRANDA: They've got their clogs on today.
STEVIE: Are you sure you're okay?
The pains get worse.
STEVIE: I'm taking you to the hospital.
MIRANDA: No I'm fine I promise, just take me home, a nice bath will do the trick.
STEVIE: Okay, but I'm not leaving you!
Stevie helps her up and they exit.
INT: MIRANDA'S LIVING ROOM - She and Stevie are tucked up on the sofa watching The Little Mermaid.
MIRANDA: I told you all I needed was a bath.
Stevie hands her a bowl of sweets, which she drops as she is crippled with pain.
STEVIE: This isn't a drill is it?
MIRANDA: No I don't think so!
Stevie helps her up, they are both in their pyjamas, Stevie fetches the two hospital bags and leads Miranda to the car, she helps Miranda get in then gets in herself.
MIRANDA: I need to get hold of Gary!
Stevie hands her a phone.
MIRANDA: Straight to voicemail!
STEVIE: Just keep trying!
Stevie drives off.
INT: HOSPITAL CORRIDOR - Stevie and Penny are stood around.
STEVIE: Where on earth is he? He's going to miss it all!
INT: MIRANDA AND GARY'S HOUSE - Gary walks through the front door.
GARY: Miranda!? Hello? Are you here? My battery ran out! Miranda?
He goes into the kitchen. He plugs his phone in and goes to get a drink. His phone buzzes. He looks at the messages then runs out to the car.
SCENE ENDS.