Petunia: Another appointment today.
Archibald: (Chuckles) I'm pretty certain the kids are already awake and waiting for us so we can get going.
Petunia: Breakfast first though, then appointment.
Archibald: Right.
(Archibald kisses Petunia's cheek then goes into the bathroom then Petunia moves to follow him then looks over at her reflection in the nearby mirror then looks down at her belly then frowns then Archibald pokes his head out then sees Petunia staring at the mirror then frowns in concern)
Archibald: Something wrong, darling?
(Petunia turns to Archibald then tries to smile)
Petunia: Oh, it's nothing.
(Archibald doesn't look convinced then goes over to Petunia then carefully pulls her closer as much as he can)
Archibald: Are you sure?
Petunia: (Sighs) I know we've only got a month to go but...what if the babies decide to come early?
(Archibald presses his forehead to Petunia's)
Archibald: Now, now, don't think about that. It's just as you told me when I felt nervous, (looks down at Petunia's belly) as long as we hear their hearts beating, (looks up at Petunia) we have nothing to worry about.
(Archibald kisses Petunia)
Archibald: Trust me. Our triplets couldn't be more healthy. They're growing and they're going to stay inside of you until the time comes.
(Archibald leans down towards Petunia's belly then presses close to it)
Archibald: (To Petunia's belly, cooing) Did you hear that, little ones?
Petunia: (Giggles) I think they're still sleeping, Archie.
(Archibald chuckles then kisses Petunia's belly gently then stands back up then kisses Petunia's forehead)
Archibald: Perhaps while we wait for them to greet the morning, we can wake up their older siblings.
END OF SNIPPET 1
Esther: Mmm. Good morning.
(Mr. Nezzer turns around then smiles warmly at Esther then kisses her then leans over to kiss her belly then lays back down beside Esther then invisibly removes a strand of hair away from her face)
Mr. Nezzer: Did you get any sleep?
Esther: (Sighs) Some but not a lot.
Mr. Nezzer: (Concerned) Sweetheart, why didn't you wake me up?
Esther: Everyone knows you're a heavy sleeper, Nebby.
Mr. Nezzer: I wouldn't mind losing any sleep if it meant making sure you were comfortable.
(Esther smiles lovingly at Mr. Nezzer then kisses him)
Esther: Well, let's get our day started.
(Esther struggles to sit up then Mr. Nezzer carefully holds onto her then helps her sit up then Esther sighs heavily then looks down at her belly glumly then turns to Mr. Nezzer)
Esther: (Sarcastic) I probably look like a vision, don't I?
Mr. Nezzer: Yep.
(Mr. Nezzer kisses Esther)
Mr. Nezzer: The most beautiful vision I'd ever laid eyes on. Come on, let me help you out of bed.
Esther: (Singsong) You know you're not exactly helping the situation, sweetie.
(Mr. Nezzer gets off the bed then goes over to Esther's side then stands in front of her)
Mr. Nezzer: Alrighty, on my count. 1, 2, 3, up we go.
(Mr. Nezzer carefully helps Esther up, Esther steadies against Mr. Nezzer's body, her belly pressing against his side, then she turns to him with a grateful look)
Esther: Thank you, husband.
(Mr. Nezzer kisses Esther's forehead)
Mr. Nezzer: Whatever you need, I'm there for you.
Esther: I'm going to get dressed for work.
(Esther goes over to the bathroom door)
Mr. Nezzer: Don't need help with anything?
(Esther gives Mr. Nezzer a warning glance)
Esther: Nebby...
Mr. Nezzer: Oh, right, again, not helping.
(Esther shakes her head amicably then goes into the bathroom closing the door behind her)
END OF SNIPPET 2
Archibald: (Calling out) Love, I'm back.
(Archibald puts the bags down on the table then goes into the living room then looks around)
Archibald: Petunia, are you in here?
(Archibald turns then sees Petunia sleeping on the couch, snoring lightly, her top covering only half of her belly, Archibald stares at Petunia dreamily then goes over to the couch then lightly invisibly brushes away Petunia's hair from her closed eyes then looks over at her belly then rests his head on top of it)
Archibald: (To Petunia's belly, softly) Hello, my darlings. Are you enjoying being inside being your Mommy? Daddy just finished going to the store. I've got your favorite snacks in there since you were asking for them.
(Archibald feels Petunia's belly jolting against him then kisses it gently then rests his head back on top of it)
Archibald: (To Petunia's belly, softly) That's right, my little ones, all your favorites. And do you want to know something else? Your Mommy and I getting close to meeting the three of you. And perhaps, when you're a little older, you can join your big brother's team someday. Our little soccer players.
Petunia: (Chuckles) Making them into athletes already?
(Archibald looks up and sees Petunia staring over at him smiling lovingly then stands up then kisses Petunia)
Archibald: Have a nice nap?
Petunia: (Yawns) Up until our little visitors wanted to bond with their Daddy.
Archibald: Sorry about that, dear.
Petunia: It's okay. You know I always find it cute.
(Petunia sits up with Archibald's help then Petunia turns to Archibald then kisses his cheek)
Petunia: Did you get everything on my list?
(Archibald rubs his noses against Petunia's, staring at her romantically)
Archibald: I certainly did. May have cost a lot but you're always worth it.
(Archibald pecks Petunia on the lips then stands up then goes over to the table then looks into one of the bags then goes back over to the couch carrying a carton of ice cream)
Petunia: (Happily) My favorite!
(Archibald gives Petunia the carton)
Archibald: (Chuckles) Well, you have been craving it for about 3 weeks now.
(Petunia frowns)
Petunia: I'm sorry about keeping you up at night because of that, Archie.
(Archibald kisses Petunia's forehead)
Archibald: You're worth it, remember?
(Petunia smiles then kisses Archibald then opens up the carton while Archibald rests his head on Petunia's lap, nestling close to her belly then looks up at her)
Archibald: Where are the kids?
Petunia: Bob and Katrina said they'd be happy to babysit them while I took my nap. When Bob told them he's working on the nursery today, they immediately were out the door, ready to help out.
(Petunia begins eating the ice cream)
Archibald: I think the babies are enjoying that ice cream as much as you. It feels like they're doing laps in there.
(Petunia taps Archibald on the nose with the spoon)
Petunia: It's the sound of your voice and you know it.
Archibald: Maybe you're right.
(Petunia begins humming while eating lulling Archibald to sleep)
Archibald: (Sleepily) Dearest?
Petunia: (Mouthful) Hmm?
Archibald: (Sleepily) The kids and I were wondering if...how would you feel about...about getting a pet.
(Petunia blinks in surprise then looks down at Archibald)
Petunia: I...don't know. Do you think we should?
Archibald: I told them it all depended on what you wanted to do.
(Petunia begins thinking then lowers down to Archibald smiling warmly then kisses his nose)
Petunia: I think that's a perfect idea.
END OF SNIPPET 3
Bruce: Come on now Ellen, you know it's not a secret that your old family house is falling apart.
Ellen: That's true, but...
Bruce: And something tells me you and Jimmy want more money to not only take care of yourselves (looks down at Ellen's belly) but also that new addition, am I right?
Ellen: Not really, we're getting along fine.
Bruce: But...didn't your Daddy want the house to be sold after he and your Mom moved out?
Ellen: (Sighs) Yes, he did.
Bruce: Then who are you to go against his wishes?
Ellen: But after talking it over, we decided to wait on it until after the baby was born.
Bruce: (Scoffs) You will just find any excuse not to give up that shack, won't you?
(Ellen frowns)
Ellen: (Angrily) Listen Bruce, the house might need repairs and my parents are getting too old to keep living in there, but I grew up in that 'shack' and whatever choice we make in the end, we don't need you trying to meddle.
Bruce: Oh, yeah? What if I then find a way to have you and Jimmy thrown out of this place right here and have it torn down instead?
Ellen: (Angrily) You wouldn't dare.
Bruce: Oh, wouldn't I?
Ellen: (Angrily) Face it Mr. Onion, you are not buying my parents' house and you are definitely not demolishing our house and that's final!
(Bruce suddenly invisibly roughly pulls Ellen closer, glaring at her)
Bruce: There's one thing you forgot though, 'Mrs. Gourd', I'm the one with the contracts.
(The two hear a door slamming and turn and see Jimmy staring straight at Bruce, a death glare on his face)
Jimmy: (Angrily) Get away from my wife!
Bruce: (Flatly) Okay.
(Bruce bumps Ellen with his hip causing her to fall over)
Jimmy: (Panicked) Ellen!
(Jimmy quickly goes over to Ellen then carefully helps her up)
Jimmy: (Softly) Sweetie, go into the house.
(Ellen nods then goes into the house then closes the door then hears muffled yelling then flinches when she hears the sound of fighting then more yelling then the sound of tires skidding then she backs away from the door while it opens then Jimmy moves inside then slams the door fuming then turns back to Ellen then his eyes soften then he quickly goes over to Ellen then kisses her forehead)
Jimmy: (Concerned) Are you okay, Cupcake?
Ellen: I'm okay.
Jimmy: (Concerned) Did he hurt you? (Looks down at Ellen's belly) Did he hurt the baby?
Ellen: No. The baby's fine too.
(Jimmy sighs in relief then hugs Ellen)
Ellen: What about Bruce?
Jimmy: I don't think he'll show up here again and if he does, he'll be sorry.
Ellen: Jimmy, I don't want to lose our home.
(Jimmy presses his forehead to Ellen's)
Jimmy: Hey, that won't happen, babe. Like I said, if he tries that again, we'll fight back.
(Ellen smiles a little then leans against Jimmy)
END OF SNIPPET 4