Nurse: Ellen. Everything's set up over here.
Ellen: Okay.
Nurse: We're gonna begin any minute now.
Jimmy: (Worriedly) She's not gonna feel anything, right?
Nurse: No. Not much. She's gonna feel a tiny bit of pressure here and there but it'll be over very quick.
(Ellen looks over at Jimmy)
Ellen: And then we'll have our twins, Jimmy.
(Jimmy smiles warmly then kisses Ellen)
Jimmy: I can't wait.
(Jimmy looks over at the nurse)
Jimmy: Okay. Let's do this.
(The nurse nods then moves away)
Ellen: Jimmy...I am kind of nervous.
Jimmy: Don't worry. Our babies are gonna be healthy and beautiful.
Ellen: This is really happening.
Jimmy: It's really happening, Cupcake.
(Ellen and Jimmy kiss)
Doctor: Ellen? We're about to make the incision.
(Jimmy kisses Ellen's forehead)
Doctor: Alrighty. Incision's been made. Now it's just a matter of finding the babies.
(Ellen grimaces slightly then Jimmy kisses her cheek)
Jimmy: You're doing fine, babe. I'm here.
(Ellen nods then grimaces slightly again then the doctor looks over)
Doctor: This is it. (Looks over at the nurse) Can I have some help?
(Jimmy looks over)
Ellen: Can you see anything?
Jimmy: Nothing yet.
Doctor: And...There we go!
(Ellen and Jimmy hear the sound of a baby crying then the doctor looks over and shows them the baby)
Doctor: Here's the first baby. Your baby boy.
(Jimmy and Ellen look at the baby who's a small gourd about Jimmy's shape but has Ellen's skin color)
Jimmy: There's our little guy, Ellen.
Ellen: I can't see much of him but his crying is the most wonderful sound I've heard.
Jimmy: The most cutest cry ever.
(The nurse takes the baby then Ellen looks over at Jimmy frowning)
Ellen: Where's she taking him?
Jimmy: She's just gonna have him cleaned up and examined, Cupcake. He's okay. (Kisses Ellen) ...And he's ours.
Ellen: I can see him better now. He looks just like his Daddy.
(Jimmy rubs noses with Ellen)
Jimmy: And he's soon gonna have his baby sister with him.
Doctor: Yep. Any second now. Just have to make the incision a little longer is all.
(Ellen grimaces then chuckles)
Ellen: More pressure.
Jimmy: It's worth it.
(Ellen nods smiling)
Ellen: It's worth it.
Doctor: Ah, who do we have here? (Looks over at Ellen and Jimmy) I think we found baby number two.
(Ellen grimaces again then she and Jimmy hear the sound of a second baby crying then the doctor shows the baby who is shaped like Ellen but has Jimmy's skin color then Jimmy turns to Ellen)
Jimmy: She looks beautiful, sweetheart.
Ellen: (Giggles) Why don't you go over and meet them in person?
Jimmy: You sure?
Ellen: Go ahead.
(Jimmy kisses Ellen's forehead then goes over to the two stations where three nurses on each side are examining the babies then looks over at the still crying baby boy)
Jimmy: (Softly) It's okay. Shh. Shh. Daddy's right here.
(The baby stops crying then looks over at Jimmy curiously)
Jimmy: (Cooing) Hey there, buddy. There's my boy.
Nurse: Everything checks out with him.
Jimmy: (Sighs in relief) Thank goodness. (Looks at the baby) Who's Daddy's little fighter?
(Jimmy hears the second baby fussing then looks over at her)
Jimmy: (Softly) It's okay. It's okay. Daddy didn't forget you, honey. Aren't you so beautiful?
(The baby stops crying then begins cooing)
Nurse: She's a 5-ounce bundle of great health and ultimate cuteness like her brother.
(The two nurses wrap up the baby boy and girl in a blue and pink blanket then they hand them both to Jimmy)
Nurse: And I think they're ready for their Mommy to see them.
Jimmy: (Chuckles) I'll bet.
(Jimmy goes back over to Ellen holding the twins then kisses Ellen's cheek)
Jimmy: Here they are, Cupcake.
(Ellen turns slightly then sees the cooing babies against Jimmy)
Ellen: (Softly) Oh, Jimmy.
Jimmy: (Softly) Here's your Mommy, you guys. (Looks over at Ellen) Isn't she the most strongest and beautiful woman ever?
Ellen: I couldn't have done it without you here.
(Jimmy kisses Ellen's cheek)
Jimmy: Now...(looks at the babies) what are we gonna name you two?
Ellen: Hmm. (Looks at Jimmy) Jimmy, what was the name of your great-grandma again?
Jimmy: Marion?
Ellen: I think our sweet girl there looks like a Marion, don't you?
(Jimmy looks at the baby girl then chuckles)
Jimmy: That she does. Great-granny wouldn't have it any other way.
Ellen: How about you name our little champ then?
Jimmy: Hmm. Lemme think.
(Jimmy looks over at the baby boy now sleeping against him)
Jimmy: (Softly) What will we name you?
(Jimmy looks at the baby then he smiles then looks over at Ellen)
Jimmy: Malcolm.
Ellen: Malcolm?
Jimmy: I know it's not a name many people use often but that's also what makes it so unique. (Chuckles) And I've got a feeling he's gonna take after his old man in that department.
Ellen: (Giggles) You really are one of a kind. (Kisses the top of the baby boy's head) You both are.
Jimmy: Can you imagine it, babe? (Looks at the twins) Our little Malcolm and Marion.
Ellen: We'd better let Lunt know. Got a suspicion he hasn't even moved away from those operating room doors.
Jimmy: I'll text him later. He's likely to fill everyone else in.
Ellen: In the meantime, why don't we focus on our two new blessings?
Jimmy: I'm down with that.
(Jimmy and Ellen look down at the sleeping twins smiling fondly and proudly)
END OF SNIPPET 1
Doctor: Okay, Esther. I think we're ready.
Esther: (Whimpering) I can't. It hurts.
(Mr. Nezzer mops down Esther's forehead)
Mr. Nezzer: Sweetheart, you've got to. You can do it.
(Esther shakes her head then looks up at Mr. Nezzer)
Esther: (Firmly) No. I can't, Nebby.
(Mr. Nezzer sighs then leans down then presses his forehead against Esther's)
Mr. Nezzer: I know you're exhausted, Essie. But I promise, once this is over, you can rest all you want. Plus, it'll also be worth it when we're holding our baby girl.
Esther: I know but...
Mr. Nezzer: Don't focus on the pain. Keep looking at me till it's over. We're the only two people in this room right now. It's just you and me.
(Esther nods then kisses Mr. Nezzer)
Esther: Just you and me.
Mr. Nezzer: That's right.
Doctor: Are you ready now, Esther?
(Esther looks at Mr. Nezzer who gives her an reassuring look then she nods then Mr. Nezzer helps her sit up then she leans against him)
Doctor: Okay. This is it. And...push!
(Esther begins pushing and pushing while groaning and whimpering)
Doctor: Okay. Good. Keep going.
(Esther continues pushing then begins slumping down)
Esther: (Pained) Nebby...
(Mr. Nezzer kisses Esther's forehead then presses his nose against her hair)
Mr. Nezzer: (Softly) It's only us. It's only us.
(Esther continues pushing then Mr. Nezzer looks over then focuses back on Esther)
Mr. Nezzer: I can see her, sweetheart. We're almost there. Push!
(Esther nods then continues pushing then suddenly groans loudly)
Doctor: And...She's here!
(Esther pants and pants then leans back against her pillow)
Mr. Nezzer: (Happily) She's here, Essie! You did it, honey. I knew you could.
(Esther smiles tiredly then she and Mr. Nezzer kiss then the doctor looks over at them)
Doctor: (Clears throat) If I'm not interrupting anything. Would this girl's daddy go ahead and cut her cord?
(The doctor handed Mr. Nezzer the scissors then he looms over then there's a snipping sound then the doctor shows the baby to them)
Doctor: Here we are. Your new daughter.
(The doctor places the baby onto Esther then she wraps up the baby in the blanket then she and Mr. Nezzer look down at the now bundled up baby)
Esther: Nebby. Look at her.
(The doctor quietly leaves the room while Esther and Mr. Nezzer continue staring down at the baby that is a small zucchini with Esther's eyes that are currently closed and a tuft of her brown hair that is on top of her head)
Mr. Nezzer: (Choked up) She's so beautiful, sweetheart. (Kisses Esther's forehead) Just like you.
(The baby opens her eyes then looks up at her parents curiously)
Mr. Nezzer: (Cooing) Hi, sweetie It's Daddy.
Esther: (Softly) Look at you. Our baby.
(Mr. Nezzer kisses Esther's forehead)
Mr. Nezzer: You really did a great job, Essie. (Frowns in concern) But...how are you feeling right now?
Esther: (Sighs in content) I couldn't be better.
(Mr. Nezzer leans against Esther)
Mr. Nezzer: You sure you don't want to sleep?
Esther: (Giggles) And miss out on admiring how adorable our daughter is? No way.
(Esther turns to Mr. Nezzer)
Esther: (Hopeful) Would you like to hold her?
Mr. Nezzer: (Nervously) Me?
(Esther nods)
Mr. Nezzer: I...I don't know. She seems so happy with you, I don't wanna upset her.
Esther: You won't. It's okay.
Mr. Nezzer: (Worriedly) But what if I drop her?
Esther: Nebby, I've seen you carry things ten times lighter than her. You can hold her.
Mr. Nezzer: I...
(Esther carefully gives the baby over to Mr. Nezzer causing the baby to fuss then Mr. Nezzer quickly looks over at Esther, panic-stricken)
Esther: It's okay. It was only the sudden movement. Keep holding her close against you.
(Mr. Nezzer nods then carefully holds the baby against his chest then begins to gently bounce her causing her to stop fussing then smile again)
Esther: See? She doesn't mind.
(The baby coos then yawns then Mr. Nezzer kisses her forehead gently then looks over at Esther)
Mr. Nezzer: (Whispering) She's so small and fragile though. I feel like whenever I breathe, it might cause her to fall.
Esther: All parents feel like that at first, Nebby.
(Mr. Nezzer begins rocking the baby while her eyes begin opening and closing then Mr. Nezzer and Esther look at each other then kiss then continue looking down at the nearly asleep baby)
Mr. Nezzer: (Whispering) She needs a name.
Esther: (Whispering) Right.
Mr. Nezzer: (Whispering) Any ideas?
(Esther leans against Mr. Nezzer then looks over at the baby now asleep then smiles)
Esther: (Whispering) I think only one name comes to mind when I look at her.
Mr. Nezzer: (Whispering) And what's that?
(Esther carefully takes the baby from Mr. Nezzer then gently kisses her forehead then looks over at Mr. Nezzer)
Esther: (Whispering) Hope.
Mr. Nezzer: (Whispering) Hope?
Esther: (Whispering) What do you think?
(Mr. Nezzer looks at the baby then smiles warmly then turns to Esther then kisses her then nods)
Mr. Nezzer: (Whispering) I love it. Hope.
(The baby opens her eyes then begins fussing)
Esther: (Giggles) I think someone's ready for her first meal.
(Mr. Nezzer drapes the covers around Esther then Esther holds the baby close to her then Mr. Nezzer looks over at her)
Mr. Nezzer: Is she latching on?
(Esther looks up at Mr Nezzer)
Esther: She's got it.
(Mr. Nezzer sighs in relief then kisses Esther's forehead then they continue looking down at the hidden baby)
Mr. Nezzer: (Cooing) Somebody really was hungry. Yes, they were. Who's Daddy's girl?
(They hear a knock on the door then turn to see Pa poking his head in)
Pa: Hi, you two. Came in to see if you're up for visitors yet.
Esther: Come on in. She's in the middle of her feeding but just finishing up.
(Pa turns around)
Pa: Okay, fellas. We're good to go.
(Pa opens the door then he, Mr. Lunt and George move inside the room)
Mr. Lunt: I was just checking on Ellen and Jimmy and the twins when Pa heard the baby crying from the hallway.
Pa: So, it's a girl?
Mr. Nezzer: It's a girl.
(Mr. Nezzer removes the blanket then Pa, George and Mr. Lunt look over at the giggling baby against Esther)
George: Aww. Would you just look at her?
Mr. Lunt: Holy mackerel. No baby should be allowed to be this cute. And I'm an uncle for a second time! (Chuckles)
Pa: They're right. She's the most adorable baby I've ever seen.
George: What did you folks decide to name her?
Esther: Her name's Hope.
Pa: (Chuckles) I like it. It's pretty.
Mr. Lunt: I like it too. So...Can Hope's Uncle Lunty hold her?
Esther: (Chuckles) Of course.
(Mr. Nezzer takes the baby then Mr. Lunt goes over to the bed)
Mr. Lunt: Aww. Come here to your Uncle, sweetie.
(Mr. Nezzer gives the baby to Mr. Lunt)
Mr. Lunt: (Cooing) Aww. Who's a precious and beautiful-looking baby? It's you. Yes, it is.
(Esther leans against Mr. Nezzer)
Esther: She really is amazing, Nebby.
Mr. Nezzer: Yep. (Turns to Esther) And so are you and I couldn't be more happy with you both.
Esther: And we couldn't be more happy with you.
(Mr. Nezzer and Esther kiss then look over at Mr. Lunt stil holding onto the baby while he and Pa admire her then Esther cuddles closer to Mr. Nezzer)
END OF SNIPPET 2
