Christina (Sara Crewe): Push me higher, Dad!
Junior: Me too, Dad!
Archibald: (Chuckles) That's high enough, my darlings.
Libby: (Calling out) Daddy!
(Archibald looks over at Libby on the slide)
Libby: Do you see me on top of here?
Archibald: I see you, sweetheart.
(Libby goes down the slide giggling then makes it down to the bottom causing Archibald, Junior and Christina to laugh along with her then Archibald looks over at Petunia sitting down on the picnic blanket underneath the shade of a tree then Archibald turns to Christina and Junior)
Archibald: Can you watch your sister on the slide while I go check on Mom?
Christina (Sara Crewe): Sure, Dad.
Junior: No problem, Dad.
(Archibald kisses Junior and Christina on the top of their heads then he goes over to Petunia then sits down beside her then Petunia turns to him then smiles lovingly)
Archibald: Hello.
Petunia: (Chuckles) Hello yourself.
(Archibald kisses Petunia)
Archibald: Do you need anything right now, dearest?
Petunia: No. I've just been enjoying seeing you play with the kids.
Archibald: Speaking of which...
(Archibald looks down at Petunia's belly then rests his head against it then looks up at Petunia)
Archibald: How is our Devin, Dorian and Darlene doing?
Petunia: (Giggles) Darlene?
(Archibald looks up at Petunia still at her belly)
Archibald: You don't like it?
(Petunia pretends to make a disgusted face)
Archibald: (Chuckles) I'll take that as a 'no'.
Petunia: I mean, Darlene is a nice name, but I was thinking something more original but pretty-sounding.
Archibald: Whatever name you choose, you know I won't mind it.
Petunia: Then how about...Danielle?
Archibald: Danielle?
Petunia: I've been thinking about that name for a couple of weeks now.
Archibald: Danielle.
(Archibald focuses back on Petunia's belly then kisses it)
Archibald: (To Petunia's belly, softly) Hello, Daneille. (Kisses Petunia's belly) And Devin. (Kisses Petunia's belly) And Dorian. (Kisses Petunia's belly three times) All three of you.
(Archibald feels Petunia's belly jolting against him then looks up at Petunia)
Archibald: (Chuckles) I think they love their names already.
Petunia: No. They love you.
(Archibald smiles lovingly at Petunia then sits back up then presses his forehead against Petunia's)
Archibald: And you.
(Archibald kisses Petunia then they hear a low growling noise then look down at Petunia's belly continuing to jolt then Archibald looks back up at Petunia)
Archibald: (Chuckles) Either that was a lion roaring or our babies are letting us know they're getting hungry again.
Petunia: (Giggles) Think you're right.
(Archibald slowly and carefully helps Petunia up then kisses her cheek)
Archibald: How about I round up the rest of our crew and we'll go out for ice cream?
Petunia: You read my mind.
(Archibald kisses Petunia then leans over then kisses her belly gently three times)
Archibald: (To Petunia's belly, cooing) Who's Daddy and Mommy's hungry darlings? We're gonna take care of that.
(Archibald goes back over to the playground while Petunia watches him smiling lovingly)
END OF SNIPPET 1
Ellen: Do you really have to go?
Jimmy: (Sighs) I don't like it either, sweetie, but these business deals, they're always unavoidable.
(Jimmy kisses Ellen's forehead)
Jimmy: (Concerned) Will you be okay?
Ellen: We'll be fine But we're gonna miss you.
Jimmy: Hey. I'll only be gone for a few days then come right back.
Ellen: I know.
Jimmy: And Larry and Vicki volunteered to help you out around the house when they get a chance.
(Jimmy frowns)
Ellen: Something's bothering you, isn't it?
Jimmy: (Concerned) What if the baby comes and I won't be here with you? (Looks down at Ellen's belly) With you both?
(Ellen sighs then invisibly adjusts Jimmy's tie then looks up at him)
Ellen: I began thinking the exact same thing when you first told me about the trip.
Jimmy: (Concerned) I don't have to go...
(Ellen kisses Jimmy's cheek)
Ellen: But it's like you said, these business deals are important.
Jimmy: But you and our baby mean more to me.
Ellen: You also know this is the only way to come up with the rest of the money to stop Bruce's contract from falling through.
(Ellen presses her forehead against Jimmy's)
Ellen: Now go on. We'll be alright.
Cab Driver: Hey buddy, the meter's running.
Jimmy: (To the cab driver) I'm coming. (Turns back to Ellen) Are you really sure?
(Ellen nods then smiles)
Ellen: I'm sure.
(Jimmy kisses Ellen)
Jimmy: I love you, babe.
Ellen: I love you too, honey.
(Jimmy looks down at Ellen's belly then kisses it)
Jimmy: (To Ellen's belly, softly) Daddy loves you too, sport.
Ellen: (Giggles) From the way he's kicking, he feels the same way.
(Jimmy chuckles then kisses Ellen's belly then looks back up at her)
Jimmy: (Concerned) Like I said, if you need me...
Ellen: You're a phone call away.
(Ellen kisses Jimmy's nose)
Ellen: Go get them, tiger.
(Jimmy growls low causing Ellen to giggle then Jimmy kisses her forehead)
Cab Driver: Hey, if you keep stalling pal, I might need to ditch you and make a pit stop to the gas station.
Jimmy: (To the cab driver) Just a second.
(Jimmy turns back to Ellen then kisses her)
Jimmy: Remember, I'll be back as soon as I can.
Ellen: 3 days and that's it.
(Jimmy nods then kisses Ellen then kisses her belly)
Jimmy: Did I mention I love you both?
Ellen: (Giggles) You did. Now go on.
(Jimmy quickly pecks Ellen's lips then goes over to the cab then turns back to Ellen)
Jimmy: Bye, sweetheart.
Ellen: Bye.
(Jimmy gets in the cab then it drives off then Ellen looks down at her belly)
Ellen: (To her belly) Well, kid, looks like it's gonna be us for awhile.
END OF SNIPPET 2
Esther: Nebby? What are you thinking about?
(Mr. Nezzer kisses Esther's cheek then nuzzles his nose against her neck)
Mr. Nezzer: I'm thinking that I'll never get over the fact that we're not having one baby, but two.
(Mr. Nezzer looks down at Esther's belly smiling fondly)
Mr. Nezzer: Two babies that will soon be our entire world in 3 more months.
(Mr. Nezzer looks up at Esther then invisibly brushes her hair away from her face)
Mr. Nezzer: Two little babies that you're carrying inside you and I hope will be as wonderful as you.
Esther: (Chuckles) Thanks.
(Mr. Nezzer kisses Esther's forehead then invisibly plays with a strand of her hair)
Mr. Nezzer: (Concerned) I'm now wondering if it's okay to even hold you close.
(Esther kisses Mr. Nezzer)
Esther: Sure it is. Why wouldn't it be?
Mr. Nezzer: (Concerned) Because you're so delicate, Essie. I don't want to hurt you (looks down at Esther's belly) or our twins.
Esther: I don't see how that can happen.
(Esther kisses Mr. Nezzer's nose)
Esther: You're so gentle. And you also don't need to treat me like I'm fragile because we just found out we're having twins. Nothing's changed.
(Esther presses her forehead against Mr. Nezzer's)
Esther: You can still hold onto me. Onto us.
Mr. Nezzer: Would you like me to do that now?
Esther: (Giggles) If you want to.
(Mr. Nezzer invisibly gently pulls Esther closer to his side, her belly nestled between them, then Esther looks up at Mr. Nezzer then kisses him then lays her head on his chest)
Esther: Now this is much better.
Mr. Nezzer: You took the words right out of my mouth, sweetheart.
Esther: And we might as well enjoy this before I reach the last three months.
Mr. Nezzer: I'll keep holding onto you and our twins even then, Essie.
(Mr. Nezzer looks down at Esther's belly)
Mr. Nezzer: Twins.
(Esther giggles then kisses Mr. Nezzer's cheek then lays her head back on his chest)
Esther: I don't think you'll get tired of saying that word.
Mr. Nezzer: (Chuckles) That's a pretty safe bet.
(Esther snuggles closer to Mr. Nezzer then Mr. Nezzer nuzzles his nose against her hair)
END OF SNIPPET 3
