(Esther's sleeping then she shuts her eyes tight and makes a slight pained face. She opens her eyes then sits up then looks over at Mr. Nezzer still sleeping then she flinches again then she picks up the covers and looks under them then gasps quietly then she turns back to Mr. Nezzer then begins shaking him awake)
Esther: Nebby? Nebby? Wake up.
(Mr. Nezzer mumbles)
Mr. Nezzer: (Sleepily) Essie, honey, it's been a long night.
Esther: (Sighs heavily) I'm sleepy too, Nebby, but...
(Esther exclaims in pain causing Mr. Nezzer to open his eyes then turn over to her)
Mr. Nezzer: (Concerned) Sweetheart, are you okay?
Esther: I think...
(Esther exclaims again then Mr. Nezzer quickly sits up and steadies her)
Mr. Nezzer: (Panicked) Essie, what's going on? You're scaring me!
(Esther turns to Mr. Nezzer with a pained smile)
Esther: I think...we're gonna become parents tonight.
(Mr. Nezzer looks surprised)
Mr. Nezzer: (Quietly) You mean...
(Esther nods)
Esther: My water just broke.
Mr. Nezzer: (Hopeful) It's really time?
Esther: Got everything packed?
Mr. Nezzer: Oh. Right. It's in the closet.
(Mr. Nezzer kisses Esther's forehead)
Mr. Nezzer: But let's worry about you first.
(Mr. Nezzer hops off the bed then quickly goes over to Esther then helps her up)
Mr. Nezzer: You think we should call up our friends, letting them know?
(Esther opens her mouth to respond then lets out a sharp gasp of pain then doubles over then Mr. Nezzer holds her steady)
Esther: (Painfully) Don't think we're gonna have time for that, sweetie.
Mr. Nezzer: I agree. We gotta get going.
(Mr. Nezzer quickly goes over to the closet then picks up the duffel bag)
Mr. Nezzer: Now then...
(Mr. Nezzer kisses Esther's cheek then removes a strand of hair away from her face)
Mr. Nezzer: Let's get ready to meet our baby.
(Esther kisses Mr. Nezzer's nose then smiles at him warmly)
Esther: This is it.
(Esther leans against Mr. Nezzer for support then they leave the bedroom)
END OF SNIPPET
Archibald: (Sighs) The kids are tucked in. They were still restless though...
(Archibald looks over and sees the bed empty)
Archibald: (Calling out) Petunia?
(Archibald frowns in concern then leaves the bedroom then begins looking around)
Archibald: (Calling out) Petunia? Where are you?
(Archibald sees the nursery door open then exhales in relief then smiles then goes into the nursery then sees Petunia standing by the three cribs, staring at them fondly. Then Archibald goes over to her)
Archibald: (Quietly) Lost in thought?
(Petunia turns to Archibald)
Petunia: Really couldn't sleep. The babies were moving a lot. So, I thought they'd like to see their cribs.
(Petunia turns back to the cribs then Archibald moves behind her, nuzzling his nose against her cheek then also looks down at the cribs)
Archibald: (Quietly) It won't be much longer.
(Petunia leans back against Archibald)
Petunia: (Quietly) No, it won't be.
(Archibald kisses Petunia's cheek)
Archibald: Darling, you really do need to come to bed.
Petunia: (Yawns) Guess I do.
(Archibald nudges closer to Petunia's belly then looks down at it)
Archibald: (Quietly) And as for this rowdy bunch, I'll stay up with them.
Petunia: You sure?
(Archibald nods then leans over and kisses Petunia's belly then stands back up then presses his forehead to Petunia's)
Archibald: Petunia, sweetheart, I could never say the word 'no' to them...at least until they turn 13.
(Petunia giggles then kisses Archibald)
Petunia: I'll go and brush my teeth.
(Archibald kisses Petunia's cheek)
Archibald: I'll be waiting for you.
(Archibald heads back to the bedroom while Petunia goes into the bathroom. Inside the bedroom, Archibald goes over to the bed then adjusts the sheets)
Petunia: (Shouting) Oh no! Archie! Help!
Archibald: (Panicked) Petunia?!
(Archibald hurries out of the bedroom then over to the bathroom door)
Archibald: (Panicked) Petunia, what's going on in there?! Are you alright?!
(Junior comes out of his bedroom)
Junior: (Sleepily) Dad, what was that noise?
(Archibald turns to Junior)
Archibald: G-Go back to bed, Junior.
Petunia: (Shouting) Archie! I need you!
(Christina comes out of her bedroom)
Christina (Sara Crewe): (Concerned) That...that was mom.
Junior: (Panicked) M-Mom?!
(Junior and Christina go over to Archibald)
Archibald: (Panicked) Petunia, please open the door!
Petunia: I... I can't, Archie!
Archibald: (Panicked) Why?! What's wrong?!
Petunia: The babies...They're coming!
Archibald: (Panicked) What?!
Petunia: I'm on the floor! And the door's locked!
Junior: (Panicked) Dad, we need to break down the door!
Archibald: (Panicked) Well said, my boy!
(Archibald and Junior ram their bodies against the door once then twice then a third time then the door unlocks then Archibald, Junior and Christina hurry inside then look both panicked and concerned when they see Petunia lying on the floor, leaning against the wall, her face twisted in pain)
Archibald: Petunia!
(Archibald and Junior go over to Petunia then help her up)
Petunia: Archie, we...we need to get going to the hospital!
Junior: Me and Christina will go and wake up Libby.
Petunia: Thanks, sweetie.
(Junior and Christina hurry out of the bathroom while Archibald continues supporting Petunia)
Petunia: (Sighs) I should've known something was up.
Archibald: It's alright. We both did.
(Petunia turns to Archibald then chuckles painfully)
Petunia: You'd better not leave my side at all.
(Archibald kisses Petunia's cheek)
Archibald: (Chuckles) I know I'd better not.
(Junior, Christina and Libby hurry into the bathroom)
Libby: I'm awake!
Christina (Sara Crewe): And me and Junior also got the bag!
Archibald: You ready to meet your siblings?
(The kids cheer then Archibald and Petunia look at each other lovingly for a second then they all hurry out of the bathroom)
END OF SNIPPET
Bob: 'And all the people whowereat the gate, and the elders said, 'We are witnesses. The Lord makes the woman who is coming to your house like Rachel and Leah, the two who built the house of Israel; and may you prosper in Ephrathah and be famous in Bethlehem. May your house be like the house of Perez, whom Tamar born to Judah, because of the offspring which the Lord will give you from this young woman.'
Katrina: (Sighs) Baby loves it when you read him Bible stories, sugar.
Bob: I wonder what his favorites are gonna be.
(Katrina glides her invisible touch over the top of Bob's head)
Katrina: I guess his daddy's favorites.
Bob: Does he want to hear another?
Katrina: I think we wanna relax for a minute.
(Bob sits up then turns to Katrina)
Bob: You go ahead and relax, babe. I'll go and wash the dishes from today.
Katrina: Okay, sugar.
(Bob reaches up then pecks Katrina on the cheek then hops off the couch then goes into the kitchen while Katrina leans back and begins to close her eyes. Inside the kitchen, Bob begins washing dishes then his cellphone goes off then he sees it's Larry)
Bob: (Confusingly) Larry? At this hour?
(Bob picks up the phone)
Bob: Larry?
Larry: (Excitedly) Bob! Bob! Didn't you get my text a minute ago?
Bob: (Confusingly) Uh...no.
Larry: (Excitedly) Archie called me from his car phone. The babies are coming!
Bob: (Surprised) What?! Tonight?!
Larry: (Excitedly) Yeah! Me and Vicki are on our way over to the hospital. We're still trying to get a hold of Esther and Mr. Nezzer. Can't imagine what's keeping them.
Bob: (Happily) This is great, Larry. I'll hurry up with these dishes and me and Katrina will...
(Bob suddenly hears loud groaning)
Bob: (Concerned) Katrina? Sweetie, you alright?
Katrina: (Calling out) Bob, I... I think I'm having them contractions!
Bob: (Panicked) You're what now?!
(Bob quickly puts the phone down)
Larry: Uh...Bob...You there?
(Bob hurries out of the kitchen then into the living room and sees Katrina groaning loudly and doubling over then he goes over to her)
Bob: (Concerned) I'm here, babe. Everything's gonna be okay. Breathe, breathe.
(Bob helps Katrina breathe in and out then she quickly turns to him)
Katrina: We need to get outta here like ASAP!
Bob: Yeah, definitely need to...hold on. Got an idea. Be right back.
(Bob reaches up then quickly kisses Katrina's cheek then hurries back into the kitchen then grabs the phone, panting)
Bob: L-Larry?
Larry: Hey, you're back, what was...
Bob: (Panicked) Larry! Me and Katrina also need a ride to the hospital as fast as we can!
Larry: (Gasps) Bob, you mean...
Bob: I do, buddy. It looks like we'll be joining Archibald and Petunia in delivery.
Larry: (Excitedly) I'm gonna be an uncle twice tonight?!
Bob: (Panicked) Larry! Can you take us or not?!
Larry: Oh. Yeah. Don't worry Bob, me and Vicki are making that our first stop. You can count on us.
Bob: Thanks, buddy. See you later.
(Bob hangs up then hurries back into the living room and over to Katrina's side)
Bob: (Concerned) How are you feeling, babe?
Katrina: (Groans) Not so good, sugar.
Bob: (Softly) Hey. Don't think about that.
(Bob hops on the couch then nuzzles close to Katrina's belly then she turns to him)
Bob: (Softly) Katrina, we're about to be parents.
(Katrina smiles at Bob then winces)
Bob: (Concerned) Hang on, sweetie.
END OF SNIPPET
Jimmy: So, what are you reading?
Ellen: 'Rebecca'by 'Daphne Du Maurier'.
Jimmy: Ooh. Romanticandmysterious.
Ellen: How about you?
Jimmy: I'm reading 'Of Mice And Men'.
Ellen: Ooh, classic.
Jimmy: Almost finished with the first chapter.
Ellen: Mind if I move closer while I read?
Jimmy: (Chuckles) Great minds think alike.
(Ellen moves closer to Jimmy's side then they lean their heads together and continue reading)
Jimmy: (To himself) Why are the classics the longest?
(Ellen chuckles then continues reading then suddenly gasps then Jimmy turns to her)
Jimmy: You say something, Cupcake?
Ellen: No. I'm okay.
(Jimmy kisses Ellen's cheek then continues reading then Ellen lets out a small groan then Jimmy turns back to her)
Jimmy: (Concerned) I knew I heard something. Sweetie, are you sure you're alright?
Ellen: (Groans) I'm-I'm fine.
(Jimmy holds Ellen close)
Jimmy: (Concerned) Cupcake, something isn't right. Maybe we should go to the hospital to check.
Ellen: (Groans) Sweetie, the twins aren't due for two more days.
(Jimmy looks down at Ellen's belly)
Jimmy: I think they're telling us they're ready.
(Jimmy quickly kisses Ellen's cheek)
Jimmy: I'll get your coat and the bag.
(Jimmy hops off the bed)
Ellen: (Painfully) I still think nothing's going on.
(Ellen yelps in pain then Jimmy looks over at her in panic)
END OF SNIPPET