Jimmy: Hey, Jerry.
Jerry: Hey, Jimmy.
Jimmy: You can see both me and Ellen?
Jerry: Yeah, I can see you.
Ellen: Hi, Jerry.
Jerry: Hey, Ellen.
Jimmy: How are things at the office?
Jerry: Too many clients.
Ellen: We heard you will be getting that lawyer degree soon.
Jerry: Can't wait.
(Jimmy invisibly grips Ellen's waist)
Jimmy: We have news of our own, buddy.
Jerry: (Excitedly) Love news from you guys.
Ellen: Then you'll love hearing that you're gonna be an uncle.
Jerry: (Surprised) An uncle?
(Jimmy looks down at Ellen's stomach)
Jimmy: Ellen's pregnant, Jerry.
Jerry: I'm the first one to know?
Ellen: (Giggles) We wouldn't have it any other way.
Jerry: Congratulations.
Jimmy: Thanks, buddy.
Jerry: When's baby coming?
Ellen: 7 months.
Jerry: (Gasps) That's practically tomorrow.
Jimmy: (Chuckles) Exaggerating there, Jer.
Jerry: Totally supporting you guys through this.
Ellen: We know it.
Jerry: Need any advice?
Jimmy: Let's hold off on that for a few more months, pal. I might need ya then.
(Ellen pretends to look offended then playfully bumps Jimmy with her hip)
Jerry: Cool with me.
Ellen: We need to get together some time. When can you get away from the office?
Jerry: Whenever you guys want me to.
Jimmy: We'll rain check, buddy. (Turns to Ellen) Right now, Ellen's had a long day and we're ready to call it a night.
Jerry: Okay.
Ellen: We'll see you when we can, Jerry.
Both: Bye!
Jerry: Goodbye and good night, you guys.
(Jimmy clicks the screen off then turns to Ellen)
Jimmy: (Cheekily) Now, where were we before the camera turned on?
Ellen: I believe you were about to kiss me some more.
Jimmy: I can never refuse that request.
(Jimmy kisses Ellen)
Jimmy: My beautiful pregnant wife.
Ellen: Mi corazon.
(Jimmy continues kissing Ellen)
END OF SNIPPET 1
Junior: Dad?
(Archibald turns to Junior)
Archibald: Yes, Junior?
Junior: When is Mom gonna come back from the doctor?
Archibald: (Sighs) I don't know when, dear. I thought she'd actually be here by now.
Christina (Sara Crewe): Why do you think she wanted to go to the appointment alone, Daddy?
Archibald: Still don't know, my dear. Normally, I always accompany her whenever she does go in for an ultrasound.
Libby: (Concerned) Do you think there's anything wrong, Dad?
(Archibald looks concerned for a moment then clears his throat then places Libby on his lap then hugs Junior)
Archibald: Your Mom and your baby brother or sister are very healthy. I just think Mom needed a break from all the excitement about this little one.
(Archibald tickles Libby making her giggle)
Archibald: Why don't we finish up our ice cream?
(The kids nod then continue eating their ice cream then Christina looks up then gasps happily)
Christina (Sara Crewe): Mama!
(Archibald, Libby and Junior turn to see Petunia approaching them then the kids go over to her then hug her then Archibald quickly makes his way over then kisses Petunia)
Archibald: (Concerned) Darling, is everything alright?
Petunia: (Giggles) Everything's fine, Archie. Infact, things couldn't be better.
Archibald: (Concerned) Then why did you...?
Petunia: Oh, my appointment. Well, something about my pregnancy seemed a little...off. So, that's why I went alone in case something was wrong.
Archibald: (Concerned) But you said that you and the baby are safe?
Petunia: Yes, but that's exactly it.
(Petunia takes three sonogram images then shows them to the kids)
Junior: (Concerned) Mom, you're not having three-headed aliens, are you?
Petunia: (Giggles) No, Junior. (Looks down at her small swell) But there is gnnna be a lot more movement in Mommy's tummy when the time comes for the triplets to start kicking.
Archibald: (Surprised) Dear, did you say 'triplets'?
Petunia: Triplets.
(Petunia shows Archibald the three sonogram images of three slightly larger seed-shaped blobs)
Petunia: (Chuckles) We've been given a huge special delivery package, Archie.
(The kids cheer while tears form in Archibald's eyes then he kisses Petunia romantically then sinks down to his 'knees' then kisses the small swell of Petunia's stomach)
END OF SNIPPET 2
Mr. Nezzer: Essie, I'm back from the store.
(Mr. Nezzer goes into the kitchen then sees Esther washing dishes then he goes over to her then stands behind her then kisses her cheek)
Mr. Nezzer (Concerned) Essie, I told you I'd do this for you from now on. You're 5 months now.
Esther: (Sharply) I'm not fragile, Nebby.
Mr. Nezzer: I...I never said you were, sweetheart.
Esther: (Sighs) I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap at you.
Mr. Nezzer: (Softly) Hey. It's alright. (Kisses Esther's cheek) It's only mood swings.
Esther: No, there's more.
Mr. Nezzer: More?
(Esther sets a plate aside then turns to Mr. Nezzer)
Esther: I went to the doctor's today.
Mr. Nezzer: (Panicked) What?! What happened? Are you okay? (Looks down at Esther's small swell) Is the baby in danger?
(Esther moves closer to Mr. Nezzer)
Esther: Me and the babies are okay, Nebby.
Mr. Nezzer: (Sighs in relief) You scared me for a minute there Essie, I...
(Mr. Nezzer's face dawns in realization)
Mr. Nezzer: Sweetheart, did you say 'babies'?
(Esther nods smiling a little)
Esther: I said babies. It looks like...we're having twins, Nebby.
Mr. Nezzer: (Surprised) Twins?
Esther: Twins.
(Mr. Nezzer laughs then kisses Esther romantically)
Mr. Nezzer: (Happily) Two little babies.
(Mr. Nezzer kisses Esther's forehead)
Mr. Nezzer: Sweetheart, this is great!
(Esther frowns)
Mr. Nezzer: (Concerned) Essie, what is it? Aren't you happy?
Esther: I want to be, more than anything...I just wasn't sure if you were ready for this.
Mr. Nezzer: Why wouldn't I be? Essie-poo, I was already excited when you first told me we were having one baby, (looks down at Esther's small swell) and hearing that there's two, (looks up at Esther) the word 'thrilled' would now be an understatement.
(Mr. Nezzer kisses Esther)
Mr. Nezzer: Two miracles and they're inside the woman I love.
(Tears begin to well in Esther's eyes)
Esther: You consider them miracles?
Mr. Nezzer: I do.
(Esther smiles fully then kisses Mr. Nezzer)
Esther: They are miracles.
Mr. Nezzer: (Chuckles) Sure are.
(Mr. Nezzer leans over then kisses Esther's small swell)
Mr. Nezzer: And nothing can take them away from us.
END OF SNIPPET 3
Bob: Good morning.
Katrina: (Yawns) Good morning, sugar.
(Bob sits up followed by Katrina who begins stretching then Bob gasps)
Bob: This is amazing!
(Katrina sees Bob staring down at her stomach in awe)
Katrina: What is it, Bob?
Bob: Babe, look.
(Katrina also lowers her gaze down to her stomach then gasps when she sees a small round bump in place of her stomach)
Katrina: (Happily) I've got a bump!
(Bob leans against Katrina's small swell)
Bob: Our baby, sweetie.
Katrina: (Giggles) They're starting to grow.
END OF SNIPPET 4
Katrina: Ugh!
(Bob comes into the kitchen then sees Katrina 'waddling' around from the refrigerator to the cupboards)
Bob: (Yawns) Katrina, babe?
(Katrina turns to Bob looking annoyed)
Katrina: (Scoffs) Bob honey, I'm at my wit's end.
(Bob goes over to Katrina)
Bob: (Concerned) What is it?
(Katrina pouts)
Katrina: I'm craving some cookies and I can' find any.
Bob: (Chuckles) I got some a few days ago. They're right there in the next cupboard.
(Katrina opens up the said cupboard then sees the package of cookies)
Katrina: Thanks, sugar.
Bob: My pleasure.
(Bob reaches up then kisses Katrina's belly then looks up at her)
Bob: Ready to go back to bed?
Katrina: Yes. But I'm taking the cookies with me.
(Bob chuckles then reaches up then pecks Katrina on the cheek)
END OF SNIPPET 5
(Jimmy turns on his side then opens his eyes slightly then sees Ellen sitting up in bed looking down at her belly then Jimmy opens his eyes fully then smiles warmly over at Ellen)
Jimmy: Hi.
(Ellen turns to Jimmy then smiles)
Ellen: Hi.
Jimmy: Sweetie, it's 4:00.
Ellen: I know.
(Ellen looks back down at her belly)
Ellen: Our son. His kicking woke me up.
(Jimmy beams then sits up then moves closer to Ellen then leans against Ellen's belly then feels it jolting)
Ellen: (Giggles) He's taking after you already. Up before me.
(Jimmy looks up at Ellen)
Jimmy: But strong like his Mom.
Ellen: (Sweetly) Oh, mi amor.
(Jimmy and Ellen kiss then Jimmy invisibly pulls up Ellen's pajama top enough to expose the skin of her belly then brushes his lips against it)
Jimmy: (To Ellen's belly, cooing) Hi there, Sport. It's a little early to be making your presence known, buddy. If you settle down for Daddy, I'll get you more Cheese Curls.
(Ellen leans back against her pillow)
Ellen: (Chuckles) Feels like he's not budging.
Jimmy: He's probably beginning to feel sleepy, babe. I know just what will calm him.
(Jimmy focuses back on Ellen's belly)
SONG: ANGELS WILL KEEP WATCH
Jimmy: Angels will keep watch over thee, as you sleep tonight and dream of lolly pops and toys and all the little joys that you'll find somewhere in your dreams. Angels will keep watch over thee as you sleep tonight and dream of fairy tales and kings and all the little things you'll find somewhere in your dreams.
END OF SONG
(Ellen smiles then pecks Jimmy on the top of the head)
Ellen: That was sweet.
Jimmy: You're craving those Cheese Curls right now, aren't you?
Ellen: And some donuts too.
(Jimmy sits up then kisses Ellen's cheek)
Jimmy: See what I can do.
(Jimmy hops off the bed then leaves the room then Ellen looks down at her belly)
Ellen: (To her belly) You certainly keep Daddy busy, don't you?
END OF SNIPPET 6
Mr. Nezzer: How about Chloe?
Esther: I don't really think anyone uses that name anymore, sweetie.
Mr. Nezzer: Hmm. Good point.
Esther: How about a trending name...like Carol?
Mr. Nezzer: Hmm. If we're talking about trending...how does Gwen sound?
Esther: But would it be short for Gwenyth or Gwendolyn?
Mr. Nezzer: How about we move on to boy names?
Esther: Yeah. We are having a little guy in there too.
(Esther suddenly gasps loudly causing Mr. Nezzer to quickly turn to her)
Mr. Nezzer: (Concerned) Everything okay, Essie?
Esther: Yeah. (Looks down at her belly) They're just starting to wake up is all. Here.
(Mr. Nezzer moves closer to Esther then feels the twins pressing against him then Mr. Nezzer looks up at Esther happily)
Esther: Did you feel that?
Mr. Nezzer: (Surprised) Incredible.
(Mr. Nezzer leans over then invisibly pulls up Esther's top enough to expose her belly then kisses it twice causing Esther to giggle)
Mr. Nezzer: Their first kick. (Looks up at Esther) Will they only kick, Essie?
Esther: No, Nebby. They'll also begin turning. It just means they're energetic.
Mr. Nezzer: Just like we wished for.
(Mr Nezzer focuses back on Esther's belly)
Mr. Nezzer: (To Esther's belly, cooing) Hello, twinsies-winsies. Daddy's right here with you. And me and Mommy love you two.
Esther: (Giggles) You're silly every time you do this. Silly but also touching.
(Mr. Nezzer chuckles then kisses Esther's belly then sits up then invisibly removes a strand of hair away from her face)
Mr. Nezzer: I can't help it if you three make me so happy.
Esther: (Softly) Oh, Nebby.
(Esther rubs her nose against Mr. Nezzer's)
Esther: I'm pretty certain the kids are gonna look up to you.
Mr. Nezzer: I'll try to be the best influence I can towards them, Essie.
(Esther kisses Mr. Nezzer)
Esther: You already are.
END OF SNIPPET 7