Hal: I think this may have been the ultimate best day of my life.
(Gabo turns to Hal surprised)
Gabo: Really?
Hal: (Chuckles) Yeah.
Gabo: But all we did is just go around the kingdom and hanged out, we always do that.
Hal: There was a difference.
Gabo: What difference?
Hal: It was just the two of us, remember?
(Gabo shrugs)
Gabo: Guess I was too bored to notice.
Hal: You were having fun, admit it.
Gabo: Okay, yeah, I guess.
(Gabo looks down)
Gabo: (Mumbling) But only because I liked seeing you enjoy yourself.
Hal: I didn't catch that.
(Gabo sighs then turns to Hal)
Gabo: I said because I liked seeing you enjoy yourself.
Hal: (Surprised) Oh? You did?
(Gabo nods)
Gabo: I did.
(Gabo slides his hand over then places it on top of Hal's then holds it. Hal looks down at their joined hands then back up at Gabo)
Gabo: Hal, I never told this to anyone, and I'm coming to realize it myself. You bring out the best in me. When I'm with you, all of my bad mood goes away. (Chuckles) I guess it's because your happiness is contagious like when Safi gets a cold and spreads it to us.
(They both laugh then Gabo reaches up then touches Hal's cheek)
Gabo: You see me more than just someone who is always easily angry.
Hal: Our friends feel that way too. Why am I any different?
Gabo: Because...you can never be happy if you're always grumpy and you can never have a chance to feel angry if you're always happy. You need both and I can be both only when you're at my side.
Hal: I...I do that?
Gabo: (Softly) You do that.
Hal: Gabo, I...
Gabo: I know.
(Gabo places both his hands against Hal's face)
Gabo: Me too.
Hal: (Hopeful) You do?
Gabo: Yeah. I think I do.
(Hal beams then she and Gabo lean in to kiss each other while Asha continues watching looking eager till she accidentally knocks over a barrel causing Gabo and Hal to turn to her)
Asha: (Hurriedly) Sorry, sorry. You guys keep going. I'll just um leave you alone.
(Asha giggles nervously then runs off then Gabo turns back to Hal)
Gabo: I guess Asha's matchmaking skills paid off.
Hal: (Chuckles softly) Looks like they did.
(Hal leans over then she and Gabo kiss as they begin to softly moan then they pull apart then Gabo grabs onto both of Hal's hands then kisses them)
Gabo: Still the best night ever.
(Hal stands up then holds her hand out to Gabo)
Hal: Let's not waste it.
(Gabo takes Hal's hand)
Gabo: Come on.
(Gabo begins leading Hal away by the hand)
Valentino: (Calling out) Asha said you still have a curfew!
(Gabo and Hal turn to Valentino who's now standing on the fountain)
Valentino: (Sheepishly) Oh, wasn't supposed to be out in the open.
Gabo: (Annoyed) Go home, Valentino. Show's over.
Valentino: Right. You never saw me.
Hal: Um. You're still standing there.
Valentino: (Chuckles) So I am.
(Valentino darts off then quickly comes back)
Valentino: But like I said, curfew, parental rules, ya know.
(Valentino darts off again then Gabo turns to Hal then offers his hand)
Gabo: Shall we?
Hal: (Chuckles) Let's shall.
(The two continue walking away together hand in hand)
END OF SNIPPET 1
Gabo: (Exhales) Get it together, Gabo. Be tough. That's what you're known for.
(Valentino's reflection comes into view beside Gabo's)
Valentino: That is one sharp goat.
(Gabo yelps then turns to Valentino)
Gabo: (Irritated) Ugh! Valentino!
Valentino: What do you think? Is this tie looking good or what? Not every chance us critters get to be ring bearers.
Gabo: (Sighs) Looking like a winner, buddy.
Valentino: Oh. I think there's an elephant in the room too and his name is Gabo.
Gabo: Nah.
Valentino: Your fidgeting and that sweat is saying different.
(Gabo groans then slumps down on the stool)
Gabo: 'Elephant in the room?' I would've used 'nervous wreck'.
(Valentino props his front legs onto Gabo's lap then nudges him)
Valentino: Hey, hey, now. Wedding jitters are common.
Gabo: I...I feel like I can't go out there and do this.
Valentino: You want to marry Hal, don't you?
Gabo: Y...Yeah.
Valentino: And you love the girl, right?
(Gabo rubs the back of his neck)
Gabo: Place her above anything.
Valentino: Then prove that to her, not to me.
(Gabo turns to Valentino)
Gabo: But I still feel deep down like she deserves someone better.
Valentino: (Sighs) Again? Please. To Hal, nobody can't compete with you. You're her opposite and you understand each other that way. A ying to yang.
Gabo: I don't even know what I'm gonna say during my vows.
Valentino: All the things you love about her, of course. What do you love about her, Gabo?
Gabo: Well...you're right...she is my opposite. And her smile is something I can never stop staring at. I get lost in her eyes. Our hands fit so well together. She always has my back. I feel like...she's the only person that matters. She's fearless and smart and always keeps me on my toes but (sighs) I love every minute of it. I want to spend the rest of my life surrounded by her kindness so that she'll continue melting my heart as we grow older and older.
(Valentino's lips tremble then he begins bawling)
Valentino: (Crying) Now that's poetry, my friend!
(Valentino sniffles then gasps then beams)
Valentino: And the perfect opening for vows.
Gabo: But what if I get nervous again and forget what I said?
Valentino: Just remember, focus like you are the only two souls in that throne room. (Shrugs) Or...just imagine everyone in their underwear, that's my way to go.
(The two look up when they hear the fanfare then Valentino laughs then jumps up)
Valentino: That's my cue!
(Valentino goes over to the door then looks back over at Gabo)
Valentino: Good luck, lover boy.
(Valentino leaves the room while Gabo continues looking nervous)
END OF SNIPPET 2
Mildred: Oh, Silas, can you imagine it?
Silas: (Laughing) Our Simon, Captain of the Guards.
Simon: I really didn't think I'd get this far.
Mildred: Oh, nonsense, dear.
Silas: And with this new position, it could mean such great things for our life now.
Simon: I...I can't believe we'll all be living in the palace.
Mildred: Oh, Silas, you're right. It's just as we planned.
Simon: (Confused) What do you mean?
Silas: (Laughs) Do you really think it was your hard training that had earned you this opportunity to begin with, boy?
Simon: (Confused) Well, why wouldn't it? The Queen said I have excellent swordsmanship and leader skills. Isn't that what it's all about?
(Mildred giggles then touches Simon's cheek)
Mildred: It wasn't only your skills that intrigued her, sweetie.
Simon: (Confused) It...it wasn't?
Silas: She was quite impressed with your position of power and your wits and all you'd do to protect Rosas that, well, she decided for you...
(Mildred grabs Simon's hands)
Mildred: (Happily)...to be the new king, darling.
(Simon looks surprised)
Simon: (Quietly) What?
Silas: The king of all Rosas, son.
Mildred: It did take some persuasion but she came through.
Simon: But I...I never agreed to this.
Mildred: Oh, betrothals, they just come so quickly.
Silas: You'll finally have everything you wanted and for us too, son. You must be a little excited.
(Simon looks down then shakes his head)
Simon: No.
(Simon looks back up at his parents)
Simon: I...I only wanted to be Captain of the Guards, I didn't ask to be king.
Mildred: Well, with your new reputation and along with becoming the next ruler, we will finally get a life of luxury.
Silas: But of course you are no longer allowed to mingle with those commoner friends of yours.
(Simon begins scowling)
Simon: We are commoners too, Dad.
Silas: Yes, but not for long.
Mildred: And what if word were to get out you had fallen for that girl?
Simon: (Angrily) She is not 'that girl' Mother, her name is Bazeema.
Silas: (Scoffs) Only a name a commoner would have.
Mildred: Tsk-tsk. Certainly not a name for a royal.
(Simon's frowns deepens as he looks between his parents)
Silas: (Whispering) Much more accustomed to being in the kitchen as a servant girl.
Mildred: (Whispering) Indeed.
Simon: Did...did you really do all this so I would stay away from Bazeema?
Silas: Well, all you have been doing lately is having your head in the clouds and running off with the girl and spending every last bit of our fortune we have to buy a worthless gift.
Mildred: You were draining us, dearest.
Simon: You...you never cared about me being Captain. And pretending to be nice to Bazeema when you first met her. Just...just a trick. You...you were considering this long ago. It...it was all about money, wasn't it?
(Mildred and Silas look at each other then Simon bangs his hand on the table loudly)
Simon: (Angrily) Wasn't it?!
(Silas also frowns then goes over to Simon)
Silas: We couldn't let this girl ruin your life, son.
(Simon backs away)
Simon: No, ruin your life.
(Mildred joins Silas's side with a look of distaste)
Mildred: The best thing for all of us now dear is for you to forget about this peasant and do not speak of her.
Silas: Yes and whether you like it or not, we are the ones who've come this far, and will not let something like this slip away.
Simon: (Angrily) You'll never keep me and Bazeema apart.
Mildred: Ah, unless you are king, sweetness.
Simon: (Angrily) And if I refuse?
(Silas glowers at Simon then slaps him across the face causing him to fall over)
Mildred: (Panicked) Oh, Simon!
(Silas moves over to Simon who now has blood on his lip as he wipes it away then Silas moves closer, their faces inches apart, glaring at each other)
Silas: (Quietly) If you refuse, I will burn that girl's house down myself so you won't have any choice to not speak of her again.
(Simon looks horrified then Silas stands back up then leads Mildred up the stairs then Mildred looks over at Simon, her features somewhat softened)
Mildred: What else can we do to get the message across?
(Mildred sighs then looks down then frowns then looks back over at Simon)
Mildred: (Firmly) I know this isn't what you really wanted dear but...we are in too deep to lose now.
(Mildred continues following Silas up the stairs then Simon slowly gets up, wincing, rubbing his side, then goes over to the table then picks up his sword then tears run down his face then he lets out a yell then throws his sword into the fire then falls to his knees panting)
END OF SNIPPET 3
Bazeema: You're here.
(Simon runs over to Bazeema then kisses her then carefully hugs her, being mindful of her belly between them)
Simon: Asha had alerted me.
(Simon kisses Bazeema)
simon: (Concerned) What happened? Are you hurt? (Looks down at Bazeema's belly) Is there something wrong with the baby?
(Bazeema grabs onto Simon's hands)
Bazeema: Why don't you sit down and I'll tell you?
(Simon nods then kisses Bazeema's forehead)
Simon: As long you sit down too.
Bazeema: (Chuckles) I will.
(Simon quickly pulls up Bazeema's chair at the table then carefully helps her sit down)
Simon: (Concerned) Do you need a pillow for your back?
Bazeema: I'm alright.
(Simon kisses Bazeema's hand then sits down beside her)
Simon: (Concerned) Asha said you nearly fainted.
Bazeema: I thought it was because of exhaustion but then Dahlia had checked on me and...(looks down at her belly, resting her hands against it) she told me it was something else.
Simon: (Concerned) Is the baby in some sort of trouble?
(Bazeema looks up at Simon smiling lovingly)
Bazeema: Babies.
Simon: (Surprised) What?
Bazeema: I think you mean to say 'babies', sweetie.
(Simon looks down at Bazeema's belly then back up at her)
Simon: (Surprised) It's...it's twins?
Bazeema: (Giggles) No.
(Simon looks down at Bazeema's belly then his face slowly dawns in realization then he looks back up at Bazeema)
Simon: Bazeema...what are you saying?
Bazeema: I think what I'm saying is that...(looks down at her belly, gently stroking it)...it's four.
(Simon's eyes widen then he looks down at Bazeema's belly then quickly back up at her)
Simon: (Surprised) Four babies?
(Bazeema nods)
Bazeema: Mmm-hmm.
(Simon continues looking surprised then his eyes well up with tears)
Bazeema: Oh. (Concerned) You are happy, aren't you?
Simon: (Voice breaking) Happy?
(Simon stands up then goes over to Bazeema then kneels down in front of her then grabs onto her hands)
Simon: (Crying) I'm beyond happy.
(Bazeema chuckles while tears begin to well in her eyes then she touches Simon's cheek)
Bazeema: i love you.
(Simon sniffles then grabs onto Bazeema's hand laying against his cheek then kisses her wrist)
Simon: (Voice cracking) I love you.
(Simon kisses Bazeema's hand then looks down at her belly then rests his head against it, gently rubbing it then kisses it)
Simon: And I love our babies.
(Bazeema stares down at Simon at her belly then smiles warmly then sighs quietly in content then strokes his hair while he continues caressing her belly then looks up at her)
Simon: (Quietly) We're really going to have four children soon, sweetheart.
Bazeema: (Chuckles) We are.
Simon: (Concerned) But how are you feeling now?
(Simon looks down at Bazeema's belly then continues gently rubbing it then looks back up at her)
Simon: (Concerned) Is everyone else alright?
(Bazeema kisses Simon's forehead)
Bazeema: As I said before...all of us couldn't be better.
(Simon reaches up then tilts Bazeema's chin, drawing her closer to his face, then they stare into each other's eyes)
Simon: (Quietly) My wonderful family.
(Bazeema chuckles then she and Simon kiss romantically then they pull apart then Bazeema touches Simon's cheek then he smiles lovingly at her then focuses his gaze on her belly then lowers back down then rests his head against it)
Simon: (To Bazeema's belly, softly) Hi babies. (Chuckles) What a surprise you turned out to be. (Kisses Bazeema's belly) But Daddy is thrilled about this. He's so happy that you and your Mommy are doing well. You're all here.
(Simon continues resting his head against Bazeema's belly while Bazeema continues staring down at Simon fondly and stroking his hair)
Bazeema: (Giggles) Sweetie, I am going to have to start making dinner eventually.
(Bazeema moves to stand up then Simon quickly stands up then helps pull Bazeema up to her feet then kisses her then grabs onto her hands)
Simon: Why don't you rest? I'll cook dinner tonight.
Bazeema: Simon...
(Simon kisses Bazeema's forehead)
Simon: (Concerned) Please, sweetheart, you need to lie down.
Bazeema: (Sighs) Okay. For you.
(Bazeema and Simon kiss then Simon kneels down then lightly presses his cheek against Bazeema's belly)
Simon: (To Bazeema's belly, softly) Now...what's everyone hungry for?
(Bazeema chuckles softly then strokes Simon's hair)
Bazeema: Why don't you surprise us this time?
END OF SNIPPET 4
Nurse: He's over there.
(Hal goes over to the bed then gasps when she sees Gabo lying unconscious, his face covered in small burns and scrapes and his hands bandaged up then tears run down Hal's face)
Hal: (Quietly) Gabo.
(Hal sits down on the bed then carefully touches Gabo's unburnt only scraped cheek while the nurse stares at the two sadly then Hal turns to the nurse)
Hal: Leave us alone for awhile?
(The nurse touches Hal's shoulder)
Nurse: As long as you like.
(The nurse leaves the ward then Hal turns back to Gabo then places her hand back against his cheek)
Hal: (Quietly, voice breaking) You should have told me you'd go ahead and do this. I still couldn't talk you out of it. (Sighs shakingly) Nothing could ever stop you, could it?
(Hal carefully lifts up Gabo's hand then gently holds onto it)
Hal: I also know why you'd done it.
(Hal brushes Gabo's hand against her cheek)
Hal: (Crying) But you had nothing to prove. I had tried to tell you that I don't need a tall heroic prince.
(Hal places both her and Gabo's hand against his chest while more tears stream down Hal's face)
Hal: And...I don't need to think about my answer anymore.
(Hal leans over then carefully lifts up Gabo's head then presses their foreheads together)
Hal: Yes. I'll marry you.
(Hal begins crying then her tears roll down onto Gabo's face then she carefully lowers Gabo back down then sniffles then touches his cheek)
Hal: But I can't stay here and not have the knowledge if you'll live or die.
(Hal stands up then Gabo's hand grabs onto hers)
Gabo: (Weakly) You won't have to.
(Hal gasps, looking hopeful, then she quickly turns then sees Gabo staring back at her, his eyes barely opened and pain-filled)
Gabo: (Weakly) All I need is a reason to fight.
(Hal smiles, tears welling in her eyes, then she quickly sits back on the bed then touches Gabo's cheek)
Hal: (Voice cracking) When...when I first saw you...and... what happened...
Gabo: (Softly) Hey, shh, shh.
(Gabo slowly reaches up then touches Hal's cheek then brushes away tears with his thumb)
Gabo: (Weakly) Did you really think something this major would slow me down?
(Hal chuckles then leans over towards Gabo's face)
Hal: Sure looked like it for a moment.
(Hal hugs Gabo then he exclaims in pain then Hal quickly pulls back)
Hal: (Concerned) Sorry.
Gabo: (Groaning) Not a problem, babe. (Chuckles) It's kind of a good pain.
Hal: Why's that?
(Gabo grabs onto Hal's hand then kisses it)
Gabo: Well, was I dreaming or did I hear an answer on that proposal?
(Hal chuckles then wipes away a few more tears on her cheek)
Hal: It wasn't a dream.
(Gabo smirks)
Gabo: Then...here's my response.
(Gabo slowly sits up then kisses Hal romantically)
END OF SNIPPET 5
Bazeema: I've never actually been to the stables before.
Simon: My Dad used to take me here when I was a kid and I'd watch him fix the horseshoes.
(Simon grabs onto Bazeema's hand)
Simon: Come on. There's someone I'd like you to meet.
(Simon leads Bazeema over to a chestnut mare then Bazeema stares at her in awe)
Bazeema: She's beautiful, Simon.
(Bazeema goes over to the horse then pets her muzzle causing her to neigh happily)
Bazeema: (Chuckles) What's her name?
(Simon pets the horse's neck)
Simon: Her name's Shasta.
Bazeema: You've known her most of your life?
Simon: Since she was a baby. I was about 10 when we first met.
(Simon holds out an apple to Shasta)
Simon: (Cooing) Hey, sweetness. I have your favorite.
(Shasta sniffs the apple then eats it)
Bazeema: She likes you.
Simon: I've been taking care of her. Grooming her and making sure she's fed.
(Bazeema continues petting Shasta's muzzle while she continues eating the apple)
Bazeema: You mean she doesn't have an owner?
Simon: She was sold to these stables to be a carriage horse.
(Simon looks over at the other horses in their stall)
Simon: All of these guys are like us, Bazeema. They have a trait or a story about them that makes them unique.
(Simon turns back to Shasta then continues petting her neck)
Simon: But above all of them Shasta is the only one who trusts me and no one else.
(Simon sighs sadly then looks over at Bazeema)
Simon: My Dad...he wants to give her away to work in fields.
Bazeema: (Gasps) No.
Simon: I've been trying to prove to him that I can be responsible for her so that doesn't happen. And...(looks down)...there's something my Dad doesn't know about.
(Simon grabs onto Bazeema's hand then leads her into the stall then Simon gently places his hand onto Shasta's stomach)
Simon: (Whispering) Feel.
(Simon places Bazeema's hand close to where his hand is then Bazeema's eyes widen then she turns to Simon)
Bazeema: She's going to have a baby?
Simon: (Concerned) In a few weeks' time. And it's not been easy for her. She's starting to become old and there's a chance she might not survive this.
(Simon turns to Bazeema)
Simon: (Concerned) I'm now beginning to think what really is best for her.
(Bazeema touches Simon's hand)
Bazeema: You're not alone in this anymore.
(Bazeema pets Shasta's neck then she touches Simon's cheek)
Bazeema: We'll help her out...together.
(Simon smiles then grabs onto Bazeema's hands)
Simon: Thank you.
Bazeema: Not for you, for Shasta.
(Simon nods then caresses Bazeema's cheek then then they kiss then embrace)
END OF SNIPPET 6
Dahlia: (Concerned) Sakina, what happened?
Sakina: Queen Amaya's guards had suddenly ambushed us.
Hal: (Surprised) What?
(Gabo grabs Hal's hand then gently squeezes it then turns to Sakina)
Gabo: What for?
Sakina: We...we don't know. They...they only attacked.
(Dario looks around)
Dario: (Confused) Wait. Where's Asha?
Sakina: I...I haven't been able to find her yet.
Simon: (Concerned) Where's Sabino?
Bazeema: (Concerned) Is he alright?
(Sakina's eyes well with tears)
Dahlia: (Concerned) Sakina, what about Sabino?
Sakina: (Voice breaking) He's...he's been wounded. Terribly. Come with me.
(Sakina leads the group to Sabino's room then Sakina stops at the door then she turns to the group)
Sakina: He's only asked to see Simon for now.
(Simon nods then he turns to Bazeema then grabs onto her hands)
Simon: Wait with the others. I won't be long.
(Simon kisses Bazeema, his hand over her belly, then he looks over at Safi)
Simon: Safi, make sure she sits somewhere comfortable.
Safi: Absolutely, buddy.
(The group leaves then Simon turns back to Sakina then she slowly opens the door then Simon walks into the room then Sakina closes the door behind him then Simon looks over at Sabino lying in bed, softly groaning. Simon sighs sadly then goes over to Sabino)
Simon: Sabino?
(Sabino weakly turns his head and sees Simon staring back at him concerned)
Sabino: (Weakly) Oh, Simon. You and the others had come.
(Simon sits on the bed)
Simon: Of course we did. The moment we heard.
(Simon looks down at the large spot of blood on Sabino's side, Sabino notices then sighs wearily)
Sabino: (Weakly) It feels worse than it looks.
Simon: Sabino, we don't understand. What exactly did happen?
Sabino: (Weakly) It just happened quickly. Sakina and I could barely react. So, so quick. The guards had gone over to Sakina, demanding to know about something, but...but I couldn't hear what. When I saw one of the guards grab onto her, all that was on my mind was to protect her. I didn't...I didn't see the sword coming towards me. Just a flash and then...blackness.
Simon: (Sadly) Oh, saba.
(Sabino coughs then Simon carefully helps him lay back down)
Sabino: (Weakly) It's strange. I always knew my time would eventually come. But...I never thought it would be from such a cruel act.
Simon: There'd be no reason for this to happen to you and Sakina.
Sabino: (Sighs) If only I could've found out what those guards were asking for.
Simon: Where was Asha when all of this happened?
Sabino: She said she was going to town and would come back any minute.
Simon: (Sighs) If she'd been here, she'd have been able to help.
(Sabino gently pats Simon's arm)
Sabino: (Weakly) Now, now. Don't go along blaming Asha. Nobody could've predicted this.
(Simon looks away)
Simon: (Sadly) None of us want...want to see you die, saba.
(Sabino stares at Simon in concern then weakly smiles)
Sabino: (Weakly) Cheer up, my boy. Let us talk about happier things.
(Simon turns back to Sabino with tears in his eyes)
Simon: Like what?
Sabino: (Weakly) Well, why not about how you and Bazeema are to become parents of four lovely children in a month.
(Simon sniffles then wipes away his tears)
Simon: Yeah. We can't wait.
Sabino: Take good care of her and those babies the best you can, son.
Simon: Always.
Sabino: (Weakly) And one other thing.
(Sabino slowly lifts his hand then Simon holds onto it)
Simon: What is it?
Sabino: There was something I had just remembered the moment the guards had broken in.
(Simon nods)
Sabino: One guard was just standing there.
(Simon looks confused then Sabino suddenly grips his shoulder)
Sabino: Simon?
Simon: Yes, saba?
Sabino: (Weakly) Send...send Sakina in here immediately.
(Simon nods then Sabino touches Simon's cheek)
Sabino: (Weakly) And...I love all of you as if you were my own.
(Tears stream down Simon's face)
Simon: We love you, saba.
(Simon kisses Sabino's forehead then slowly releases his hand then he goes over to the door then looks back over at Sabino)
Sabino: (Weakly) Go. Go now. Don't dawdle.
(Simon smiles a little then he opens the door then closes it then Sabino moans quietly then leans further into his pillow)
END OF SNIPPET 7
Bazeema: Oof!
(Bazeema looks down at her belly then places her hand against it then she smiles hugely then looks over at Simon who's still doing the dishes)
Bazeema: (Happily) Simon!
(Simon looks over at Bazeema then goes over to her)
Simon: (Concerned) What is it, sweetheart?
(Bazeema looks down at her belly then back up at Simon)
Bazeema: They're kicking.
Simon: (Hopeful) Really?
(Bazeema nods then Simon kneels down in front of her then rests his head against her belly, both of his hands placed on each side of the swell, then waits. Simon feels a flutter against his cheek then also smiles hugely then kisses Bazeema's belly)
Simon: (To Bazeema's belly, crooning) Hello, our babies. Be nice to your Mommy, okay?
(Bazeema smiles fondly at Simon while he trails kisses against the curve of her belly then pauses at the dip below her bellybutton then he kisses it tenderly then he looks up at Bazeema)
Simon: Do you want to move this over to our bed?
(Bazeema nods then Simon picks her up bridal style with ease while she leans her head against his chest then he carries her over to their bed then he carefully lays her down then he sits onto it next then Bazeema snuggles up against him then he kisses her forehead then he places his hand onto her belly then gently rubs it then she rests her head against his shoulder)
Bazeema: Not much longer, sweetie.
(They both look down at Bazeema's belly affectionately)
Simon: (Softly) I can't wait to meet them.
(Bazeema places her hand on Simon's chest then kisses his cheek)
Bazeema: Same.
(Simon leans his head against Bazeema's)
Simon: Now that we've gotten this far, guess we better start thinking about names.
(Bazeema moves Simon's hand over where the babies are currently moving)
Bazeema: Any ideas?
(Simon kisses Bazeema)
Simon: You first.
(Bazeema begins thinking then she turns to Simon)
Bazeema: I do love the names Bisu and Belen.
(Simon chuckles then looks down at Bazeema's belly then back over to her then kisses her)
Simon: They seem to like it. Our bright star Bisu and our little Belen.
(Bazeema snuggles closer to Simon)
Bazeema: How about the name Sofia for our other baby girl?
(Simon kisses Bazeema)
Simon: It's beautiful.
(Bazeema touches Simon's cheek)
Bazeema: And you can have the honor of naming our second son last.
(Simon begins thinking then looks over at Bazeema's belly still rubbing it then looks back over at Bazeema)
Simon: Simon Jr?
(They both laugh then Bazeema 'boops' Simon's nose)
Bazeema: We'll see.
END OF SNIPPET 8
Safi: Now, what do you think of the view from here?
(Safi uncovers Dario's eyes which widen then he gasps in awe)
Dario: Wow!
(Safi and Dario both see the view of all Rosas and the nighttime sky)
Dario: Where did you find this spot?
(Safi shrugs)
Safi: I've been asking around.
Dario: Safi, I don't think birds can get a sight like this.
Safi: (Laughs) Strange way of describing it.
(Safi inhales the air then sighs quietly then turns to Dario)
Safi: I sometimes sneak here since there's nothing around that'll make me sneeze.
Dario: This is really awesome. I never wanna leave.
Safi: Got all the time in the world to do so now.
Dario: (Chuckles) Such cool vibes.
(Dario sits on the ground then Safi sits beside him then Dario turns to Safi)
Dario: Hey.
(Safi turns to Dario)
Dario: Forgot to say 'thanks' for not letting my brothers beat me up.
Safi: Yeah. Do anything for my friends, just that kind of guy.
Dario: Think ya can do it more often?
Safi: (Nervously) Uh...probably not when Calvin is around.
Dario: Well...what if he hung me upside down and was about to dunk my head in a bucket of mud, how about then?
Safi: Um...guess I could make an exception for that.
Dario: (Chuckles) Fair enough.
(Safi sighs then looks down then turns to Dario)
Safi: Hey...Dario?
(Dario turns to Safi)
Dario: Uh-huh?
Safi: Next time Calvin does try something like that, I'd gladly do it in your place.
Dario: You would?
Safi: Yeah.
Dario: You mean you'd like having your head covered in mud?
Safi: No. Considering how allergic I am, I'd probably swell up and sneeze everywhere.
Dario: Oh. Why then?
(Safi touches Dario's shoulder)
Safi: Cause nobody should mess around with you like that.
(Dario chuckles weakly then looks down)
Dario: But they have a point. All I am is clumsy and dumb.
(Safi tilts up Dario's chin)
Safi: Dario, don't you ever say that. You can be smart and whenever you are, you always amount to something.
Dario: I do?
Safi: You do. I've seen that, I've always seen that.
Dario: (Chuckles) Ya know, it's silly, but...
(Dario touches Safi's cheek)
Dario: None of our friends had actually been willing to fight my battles...but you.
(Safi leans closer)
Safi: (Quietly) And why do you think that is?
(Dario also leans closer)
Dario: I...think I'm finally figuring out that puzzle.
(The two lean closer then kiss each other then they quickly open their eyes then quickly pull apart)
Dario: Wow! (Chuckles) I had no idea where that came from.
(Safi looks away, his face reddening)
Safi: (Chuckles) Yeah. Neither do I.
(Dario touches Safi's chin then turns him back over to him)
Dario: But...(chuckles) I'd sure like to try that again.
Safi: Dario...
(Dario brushes his fingertips over Safi's lips, staring at him lovingly)
Dario: I do see everything clearly now and...it's you.
(Safi chuckles softly then the two kiss romantically while holding each other close while Star watches the whole thing from a distance then giggles then waves over to Asha who was hiding behind a tree not far away)
Asha: (Whispering) Good work, Star.
END OF SNIPPET 9
Dario: (Softly) Hey. Wake up. (Chuckles) You can't be looking at nothing but the inside of your eyelids all day.
(Dario kisses Safi's forehead then he stirs then opens his eyes then he smiles over at Dario then removes a strand of his hair away from his eyes)
Safi: We must've fallen asleep.
Dario: (Chuckles) Must have.
(Safi yawns then his eyes suddenly widen then he looks over at the sun still rising over the kingdom then quickly back over to Dario)
Safi: (Surprised) It's sunrise!
Dario: (Chuckles) Yeah. Very pretty, isn't it?
(Safi quickly stands up)
Dario: Hey. Something wrong?
Safi: (Panicked) My father's probably furious right now. He was expecting me back home last night.
Dario: (Chuckles) Probably not as freaked as my mom and brothers are.
Safi: (Groans) Dario, this is serious.
(Safi helps Dario up)
Dario: Why?
(Safi sighs then grabs onto Dario's hands)
Safi: If we're going to be doing this, we need to find a better way to meet up.
Dario: Then...we'll just come here every afternoon instead. (Looks at the view then back over to Safi) Be a nice picnic spot.
(Safi chuckles then pecks Dario on the lips)
Safi: I agree.
(Safi touches Dario's cheek)
Safi: But I also think it's best if we keep this a secret for awhile.
Dario: (Concerned) Are...are you questioning if we're sure we actually love each other?
(Safi presses his forehead against Dario's)
Safi: I couldn't ever question that.
(Safi moves away then continues holding onto Dario's hands)
Safi: But...if we simply tell our parents, we might be over with before we began.
(Dario shakes his head)
Dario: My mom will understand. She's that type of a person.
Safi: But what about your brothers?
(Dario looks down)
Dario: (Quietly) Yeah.
(Dario looks back up at Safi)
Safi: And my father...he already thinks I'm always trouble...if we told him about us...
(Safi touches Dario's cheek)
Safi: Not yet.
(Dario touches Safi's cheek)
Dario: Right. Not yet.
(Safi kisses Dario's forehead then places his nose against Dario's, both of them staring into each other's eyes)
Safi: Meet me here tomorrow afternoon.
(Dario caresses Safi's cheek)
Dario: (Chuckles) And many afternoons after that.
(Safi kisses Dario then runs off while Dario watches glumly)
END OF SNIPPET 10