Amazing Grace (2021) s01e04 Episode Script

1
(CHEERING)
Hey, everyone.
Just listen to the bass.
I'ma count, clap your hands.
- Are you ready?
- (CHEERING)
One, two, one, two, three, four.
('JUMP UP AND DOWN' BY
FREEDUST FEAT. SARINA LEAH)
(SCATTING)
When I wear my mojo ♪
- You don't want me loco ♪
- (MOBILE RINGS)
fool around essentially
follow the bass line ♪
Your phone's ringing.
- Sorry?
- Your phone's ringing.
Oh, shit Oh, sorry, sorry, Eadie.
with a little swinging ♪
Sorry, hold on.
- Grace?
- Jim.
I told you, that if we just wait it out
the day would come, and it has.
What are you talking about?
Check your emails.
I'm driving right now, can you just
We got an offer on
the house and it's good.
Ah, yeah, I I can't talk right now.
Well, get excited, Grace!
- We finally got an offer.
- Yep, yep, okay, I'll call you back.
- But
- Alright.
- Yep, bye.
- Grace?
(CAR RUMBLING)
An offer, that's exciting.
We'll be fine.
No need to worry.
I'm not.
(CONTEMPLATIVE MUSIC)
- Dad, you're not coming in.
-
A little heads up would've been nice.
We've taken our time out to be here.
Yeah well, I didn't ask
you to come, did I.
I thought that we were
doing this together.
No, never the plan.
I was always doing
the adoption counselling alone.
(DOOR OPENS)
Oh everyone's here.
Just me.
Don't wait around, I'm catching up
with Grandma after.
Grandma?
As in, Diane?
Kirk, I'll give you a call a bit
later to discuss the other matter.
Yes, sure, thanks.
What other matter?
Just wanted her opinion on something.
Something, as in Sophia?
It's nothing.
Well, it didn't sound like nothing.
I If it was nothing, she would
send a text or an email, but a call?
Okay, fine
I'm working on a backup plan.
Okay.
Sophia's not ready
for a decision this big,
- she's not even old enough to vote.
- Agreed.
And I don't want her waking up one day,
realising she's made
the biggest mistake of her life.
So, I've been looking
into intra-family adoption.
I'm sorry?
It's when the child is adopted
by another member of the family.
Yeah No, I I know what it is.
Have you discussed this with Sophia?
Not yet, I'm just making some enquiries.
Right I'm sorry, how is this
supposed to work exactly?
You're just gonna
Adopt the baby, take her
back to the farm and
What What about support?
It's a small tight-knit community,
there'd be no shortage of help.
Okay, and I assume you've made
enquiries into that, as well?
Okay, we're gonna need
to circle back to this.
(THEME MUSIC)
Look, it just doesn't make any sense.
If anyone should adopt Eadie,
it should be me.
Okay, okay, can we just backup a second?
You think that's crazy.
No, no, no, I just think it's a decision
that needs a little
research, that's all.
Well, obviously I'll do due diligence.
- Obviously.
- It's not something
you jump into willy-nilly.
- No, it's really not.
- Look, I have thought about it.
I know the process
I'm gonna call the agency,
get the ball rolling, fill out
the paperwork today.
Yep, it's what I'm gonna do.
Yep, great.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
(SIGH)
(GRUNTING)
Chloe hi, how are you?
Yeah, good.
Um, excited to get this bub out.
- Yeah, so am I.
- You said you would leave.
- We discussed this.
- I'm not going anywhere.
Okay, how about I take
your blood pressure?
Yeah, it's probably through the roof.
The bathrooms are?
Ah, just behind you.
(DOOR OPENS)
Have you been timing your contractions?
- Ah, yeah, 4 minutes apart.
- How intense?
Very intense. (CHUCKLES)
(KNOCKING)
- Come in.
- (DOOR OPENS)
Hey, hey
- Brad, you're here.
- Hey.
Of course, I've been texting ya.
Jumped in the car
and drove straight here.
Great. (NERVOUS GIGGLE)
Didn't think I'd make it back in time.
So, you're
(MUMBLING) Well, your Mr
- Sorry, your Mr. Woodward?
- Ah, yeah, Brad, Chloe's husband.
Been working up in Newcastle
- (NERVOUS GIGGLE)
- but I made it.
Yeah.
Hey, did you ask about the obstetrician?
(MUMBLING)
Yeah, Brad is a bit worried
about a natural birth,
after two caesars.
I I told him he'd be fine.
Yeah, I'd just really love
a second opinion, you know,
if it's not too much trouble.
Sure, yep Well, it has been
signed off, but absolutely,
I can arrange a meeting
with an obstetrician.
But, in the meantime,
Max, could you show Mr. um
Brad through the paperwork?
Ah, yes, the paperwork.
Yes, come with me, my man.
Just got a couple of things
for you to go through.
- You okay, all good if I step out?
- Yeah, go, go.
- (NERVOUS GIGGLE)
- Missed ya.
- I've missed you too.
- Yep, we're all All good.
BRAD: It's very exciting.
(MOANING)
(DOOR CLOSES)
- Was that Brad?
- Tyrone, you need to leave, now.
Okay, follow me.
(MISCHIEVOUS MUSIC)
(GROANS)
(LONG SIGH)
(DOOR CLOSES)
I'm sorry, he said he was away for work.
I never would've come otherwise.
Sorry, you know him?
I live next door.
No need to explain.
- But
- Just go.
- Easy done.
- Alright, and that is you done, mate.
Great, alright gift shop?
- Ah, over at the main hospital.
- Alright, legend.
Yep, he definitely just signed
the Midwives' Code Of Conduct.
Lucky he wasn't paying attention.
Hey, so, that other guy
Their neighbour.
Excuse me
Hi, can we help?
Sorry, I know this is inconvenient,
but I'm on holiday from Brisbane
and someone's decided to come early.
- A little holiday FOMO.
- Yeah.
Um, my hospital said that
they'd find a room for me,
- do you have any space?
- Let's take a look.
- Which hospital?
- Bray Park.
Last girls trip in a while, I didn't
expect my waters to break.
Always the way.
Do you have any friends with you?
No, no, I was shopping alone,
Mum's on her way though.
Ah, nothing for Bray Park,
but you're in luck
we have a room.
Sash, could you please put
- Sorry, I didn't catch your name.
- Oh, Jacinta.
Jacinta, could you please settle
Jacinta into Suite 3?
- Thank you so much.
- I'll contact your midwife
and get her to transfer
your records over.
- Come with me, I'll show you through.
- Great.
So, you're from Brisbane?
Yeah, grew up there.
Whereabouts?
Oh, Sunnybank.
Carinedale.
(CHUCKLES) My first
boyfriend was from there.
- Oh
- (LAUGHTER)
- Please I'll take your bag.
- Thanks.
Yeah.
Alright Well
(GROANS)
I'm surprised your
midwife let you travel.
Oh, yeah, she thought I had more time.
Well, I certainly would have
advised against it.
Well, lucky I have you now.
(CHUCKLES)
Well, pop this on.
I'll be back in a bit, but you said
someone was on their way?
Yeah, my sister.
Oh, I thought it was your mum.
Oh yeah, I just got a text,
my sister's coming instead.
Okay.
(SQUELCHING)
(SIGH)
(HEART BEATING)
They just look like
grey blobs, don't they?
Does it look like, big, big to you?
I'm sorry?
Well, our two girls were tiny, I was
just wondering if you think
If you think it looks bigger?
Chloe
This isn't me.
I'm not a cheater.
(FORLORN MUSIC)
(SIGH)
Brad was away for work and it just
It just happened once, and now
And now it's this massive mess, and I
- It's okay, just take a breath.
- (SHAKY BREATH)
Chloe?
Oh, is everything alright?
Yeah, there was just some confusion
over the baby's position,
but it's definitely cephalic.
Is there anything else
you'd like me to check?
No.
Alright, alright, I may have got
a little carried away.
(SIGH)
It's our first boy, so
(DISTANT COOING)
So, Chloe
Grace tells me that you want
to go natural this time.
Yeah, yeah, Chlo's always
wanted to go natural
but the girls had
other plans, didn't they.
And I've explained it's very common
to have a natural birth
after a caesar, so
Yes, ah
But, I've had a look over your files
and there are some risks,
especially because you've already
had two previous caesareans.
So, my advice would be
to have another caesar.
Avoid any complications.
Right, yeah, yeah
Yeah, if you think that's best.
I could schedule you in this afternoon.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
- I'll book you in.
- Mm-hm.
I'm sorry, um
You don't think she can
have a natural birth?
They asked for my opinion, so I gave it.
But it's unnecessary,
and not what she wants.
- Her birth
- Her safety is my concern.
That woman can have
a natural birth and you know it.
You really are your mother's daughter.
(DISTANT SIREN)
BRAD: Ours isn't complicated.
(SIGH)
I'm a pretty good person, right?
I mean, I'm responsible,
I'm reasonably successful,
I've kind of got my shit together.
- Sure.
- (SIGH)
Yeah, well, then I look
at myself on paper and I'm 34,
I'm about to lose my house,
no relationship and
my job's under review.
- It's pretty underwhelming.
- (LAUGHTER)
Well, is that what you want?
What, a roof over my head
and money in the bank?
No, and a relationship.
Yeah, what's not to love about
coming home to a bottle
of wine, some take-out
Movie picked, ready to hit play.
What movie?
- For you?
- Mm.
Um one of the classics, definitely.
'Terminator', 'Predator',
any one of the 'Rockies'
BOTH: Except five.
- (TENDER MUSIC)
- Interesting.
(CHUCKLES)
You know, it's just how
you spin it really this stuff.
Well, you're 34 years young, right?
Full So full of life experience.
- (LAUGHTER)
- No, it's true.
Medical practitioner
Ah And stable.
Well, that last bit's
a bit of a stretch,
- but you get what I mean.
- (GIGGLING)
Just don't write it down.
Well, when you put it like that.
We all look pretty shitty on paper.
- Diane?
- Hi.
- I need your opinion on something.
- Sure.
Two previous caesars,
requested VBAC for the third.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Mm-hm.
Uncomplicated pregnancy,
no signs of foetal distress.
No reason why she can't
have a natural birth.
Or, why you came all the way
over here to ask me that.
I believe you're catching up
with Sophia today.
Grandma, as she calls you.
Yes, well, we'll have to think
of another name.
- I'll have my usual thanks, Kevin.
- KEVIN: Coming right up.
Did you call her, or did she call you?
Well, we've been in contact,
she wants to get together, so we are.
Now, is there anything else
I can help you with,
or may I continue with my day?
Ah yeah, actually, I need a favour.
I'm thinking of adopting Eadie,
and unfortunately,
having my mother on my application
as a personal reference
would be a huge help.
(COFFEE MACHINE HISSING)
That's now ten seconds of silence.
I'm processing, Grace,
I don't make rash decisions.
I'm not asking for a decision,
I'm asking for your support.
- Not my opinion, I guess
- You know what, forget it.
- Forget I asked, Mum, great chat.
- Yeah, alright, off you go.
- Yeah.
- Yep, good, thanks.
Kirk, you nearby?
Jacinta Smith, J, A, C, I
She definitely said Bray Park, right?
Yeah.
- And did she say who her midwife was?
- (SIGH)
No, but whoever let her travel
should be put under review.
- You should tell them that.
- Righto.
Can you please find out the name
of this midwife for me?
Yes I will look.
Yes, I'll hold.
I wanted to discuss
last week's incident reports.
Look, I'm a bit crammed today,
maybe tomorrow.
Why do you keep ignoring my calls?
Maybe because your wife is pregnant.
Look, the sexy's gone, Paul,
and I don't know if we can get back.
(SCOFFS) We can get back.
I'll prove it.
Please don't.
I'm serious.
So am I.
Yeah, I'm still here.
(UPBEAT MUSIC)
Hey, thanks for coming.
You said it was urgent.
Yeah, I ordered us coffees.
Sorry, I-I don't have very long, um
Look I've been thinking
about what you said earlier
about Eadie, and I've got a plan.
Well, I already had a plan.
Look, just hear me out.
Sophia's made it really clear
that she doesn't want
to move back to the farm.
And I think our best shot
of her keeping Eadie
is for her to see that she can
still be a normal 17-year-old,
- living her best life, with a baby.
- Okay.
So, I should adopt Eadie.
That way, Sophia can continue
living in the city.
Basically exactly the same situation
we've got going on now, except
No.
No, that's
(CLEARS THROAT) No, no.
Do you want (SCOFFS)
Do you wanna expand on that, or
So, you think that because
you're her biological mother
- that you have a right to the child.
- No, that I
I just think that I'm
a better fit right now.
Oh because I failed
raising her the first time.
That's not what I'm saying.
What are you saying?
I'm putting in an adoption
application for Eadie.
- No, you're not.
- Yes, I am.
- Flat white.
- Oh, thanks Thank you.
Thank you.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
- You alright?
- I'm fine.
Okay, that's not terrifying.
Ah, Chloe's in advanced labour,
what's the plan, VBAC or caesar?
- VBAC.
- And Brad?
On board.
Shit.
Tyrone, what are you doing back?
I haven't left.
- Grace, we need to move.
- (SIGH)
- Is it Chloe?
- You need to go, okay.
Someone will call you when it's over.
(THOUGHTFUL MUSIC)
- (GUTTURAL GROAN)
- Push, push, push, push.
Yes, we've got the head,
we've got the head, you're so close.
(PANTING) I can't, I can't.
Just one more push and you are there.
- Big breath in.
- Okay, okay.
Big breath.
Okay, one more big push
for the shoulders.
- You can do this. Yes, you can.
- (SQUEALS)
- Push, push, push.
- (SCREAMS)
- Almost there.
- (TALKING OVER EACH OTHER)
- Push, push.
- Oh, my gosh, here he comes.
- (GRUNTING)
- Look, here he is.
(RELIEVED WHIMPERING)
(CRYING)
Look at him.
(JOYOUS MUSIC)
He's got your chin.
- (LAUGHTER)
- He's got your chin.
Your baby boy.
My darling, oh!
I'm so proud of you.
Oh, that's so good.
(SIGH)
(TENDER MUSIC)
I love you.
(MUSIC FADES)
(KNOCKING)
(DOOR CLOSES)
Hi, Jacinta, mind if I examine you?
Oh yeah, go for it.
Want me to give your sister a call?
Lay on some professional pressure.
Oh no, it's alright, she's on her way.
(SIGH)
Hey, um We're struggling
to find you in the system.
What was your midwife's name?
Maybe we can find you that way.
Oh look, I had a few.
Rotated around a bit,
not one in particular.
Yeah.
(LONG EXHALE)
This is your first baby, right?
You must be excited.
Yeah First bub.
I'm slightly terrified about the birth.
- Yeah.
- (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
Okay I'll be back in a tick.
Everything alright?
Of course.
Just need confirmation on dilation.
- Right.
- (NERVOUS GIGGLE)
Dr. Cresswell?
Hi.
I went to prep for my
afternoon caesarean,
and lo and behold, she was
holding a healthy baby boy.
Good outcome.
Should I expect your input
on all of my assessments?
The midwife brought
the case to my attention,
I simply gave my opinion.
You mean Grace?
Just to be clear, this hospital
encourages VBACs wherever possible.
Just so we're clear,
this isn't a midwife.
This is your daughter going
behind my back to get your approval.
Patients are entitled
to a second opinion, aren't they?
- Yeah
- Right then.
Look, I know being
challenged isn't pleasant,
but it is part of the job.
Now, if you'll excuse me I have
a very important lunch date.
(BIRDS CHIRP)
(TENSE MUSIC)
You're right, 5cm.
- JACINTA: Look at you, killing it.
- I try.
- Sasha?
- Yeah.
A word.
- Two secs.
- Yeah.
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
Yeah, it's an episiotomy scar.
So, she's lying.
It's definitely not her first baby.
(TENSE MUSIC)
(DOOR CLOSES)
(SIGH) Sorry I'm late.
You're so beautiful.
How old were you when you had Grace?
Oh, God
I was in the middle of my degree.
What, you had a baby
while studying medicine?
Yeah, well, I had a husband.
We wanted a family
and I wanted a career.
You juggle.
Yeah, but was that mental?
I struggle to shower most days.
Well it was challenging, but ah
I knew what I wanted, so
we made it work.
Is that why Grace is a midwife,
because she followed you?
(CHUCKLES)
I don't really know
much about my daughter,
but I suspect that she would rather
chop off her own arm then follow me.
But, I mean, she works here with you.
Yeah, yeah
Well, Grace had this dream
of the Birthing Centre,
and she had a mum desperate enough
to put her name on the line.
(TENDER MUSIC)
(SCOFFS)
I don't think I'll ever work
in a place like this.
Well, not with that attitude, you won't.
The only person ever really
holding you back is you.
Hey, let's get out of here.
I thought we were gonna eat here.
Yeah, but I'm sick of
this place, aren't you?
Come on, little one.
Let's go.
(TENDER MUSIC CONTINUES)
Finally found Jacinta in the system.
And?
She has a High Risk Birth Alert
next to her name.
The Department deemed
her unfit to raise this baby.
What?
No, she's not like that.
Out on bail for drugs,
dealing and possession.
Two kids already removed from her care.
Go in and talk to her
for five minutes, she will
She gave as a fake last name,
no Medicare details.
She's been hopping
from hospital to hospital
so she doesn't get caught.
I'm not even sure she's from Queensland.
(FORLORN MUSIC)
I know this is confronting.
Of course we're gonna treat
her like every other woman
that comes through this hospital,
but we just have to look after the baby.
And keep an eye on her.
Okay, don't mention any of this
'cause she could be a flight risk.
(SIGH)
(KNOCKING)
(DOOR OPENS)
- GRACE: Hey.
- Hey.
How're you feeling?
Tired, but happy. (CHUCKLES)
I got your baby's
pathology results back.
Is he okay, is something wrong?
No, no, no, no, perfectly healthy, um
His blood group did come back positive,
and since you're negative
we'll have to give you some anti-D.
(BIRDS CHIRP)
You mentioned that Brad's
blood group is also negative.
Yeah.
No
I'm sorry, Chloe,
Brad can't be the father.
(OMINOUS MUSIC)
I I This isn't
This isn't happening, it was
It was one time.
Oh, God.
God, I messed up.
(SHARP INHALE)
You know, if I could
take it back I would.
Please tell me this
isn't happening, Grace.
I'm so sorry.
(FORLORN MUSIC)
Oh, my God.
(AGONISED GROAN)
(MUSIC INTENSIFIES)
Oh, my God.
(BEEPING)
SASHA: Your parents must be excited
to help out with the baby.
Oh, they're not in
Brissy, unfortunately.
Oh, that's a shame.
Okay
What about your grandparents?
- I was raised by mine.
- Really?
How was that?
It was great, really hands-on.
Supportive.
Huh.
So, it'll just be you and
the baby's dad then?
Or your sister?
Hey, ah
Could I just grab an orange
juice or something?
I'm really thirsty.
Sure.
- I'll be right back.
- Thanks.
(DOOR OPENS)
(GROANS)
(OPTIMISTIC MUSIC)
DIANE: You are so, so beautiful.
Is it normal not to feel that?
Well, some mothers bond
straightaway with new babies,
and others take
a little bit more time, I did.
Yeah, but you felt it
eventually, right?
Absolutely.
It's a lot, you know.
Nine months of hormones and then labour.
And then suddenly you're on standby
for a complete stranger
who screams constantly.
- Yes.
- You know?
I mean, no amount of birth
classes can prepare you
- for that level of sleep deprivation.
- Yes.
(SIGH)
It's been rough.
Is this why Grace is stepping in?
In case you change your mind?
What you talking about?
(OMINOUS MUSIC)
One glass of OJ with a side
of ice, I was feeling fancy.
Jacinta?
(SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC)
Mierda.
Jacinta?
Jacinta, stop please.
- Stop!
- (GROANS)
Lean on me, lean on me.
I've got you, breathe.
(GROANS) No, I've changed my mind.
I'm gonna have the baby at home,
mum's waiting for me.
Jacinta, it's too late,
you're in labour.
- No, please.
- Stick with us.
Let's just get you back
to your bed, alright.
No, I just Mum's
(GROANING)
Okay, here we go.
(GROANS CONTINUE)
(TENSE MUSIC)
What the hell, Grace?
I mean, seriously, how dare you?
I mean, both of you, behind my back.
I'm sorry, Sophia, we were just
trying to find a solution.
No, you gave me up for adoption
and now you want to adopt my baby.
Can you hear how messed up that sounds?
- Yeah, I I know how it sounds.
- Do you?
Is that why you let me
stay with you, for Eadie?
Wha
No, God no.
Well then
I don't understand
why you would do that.
Because I don't want to lose you.
(TENDER MUSIC)
Well, you're going
the wrong way about it.
(FORLORN MUSIC)
Well, you didn't tell
me it was a secret,
I just assumed you would have
discussed it with her.
Well, I didn't.
- She's hardly in the right mind anyway.
- I disagree.
Oh right, one afternoon with her
and you're an expert.
Sophia is a very rational,
- observant young woman
- Right.
and she had some
very valid things to say.
About giving away
her child for adoption?
You realise I'll never see them again.
You shouldn't be making decisions
about her baby behind her back.
This is what you do, Mum,
you come in and you blow shit up.
I just think you should listen to her,
even if you disagree with her,
just hear what she has to say.
(SCOFFS)
(JACINTA BREATHES HEAVILY)
I'm sorry I lied to you.
I didn't think you'd believe me.
It's okay but I need you to relax.
I'm not that person
anymore, I swear, I
Haven't you ever done
anything you regret?
(SIGH)
My last girlfriend.
(LAUGHTER)
I swear, I didn't know he was dealing.
I just I was swept up in him
and the relationship
- Of course.
- And then, all of a sudden,
out of nowhere, he's arrested
and my kids were taken
(STIRRING MUSIC)
But I've I've ditched him
for good.
I can't lose another one, okay,
I need you to help me.
Please?
Please.
- Please.
- (TENSE MUSIC)
(PANICKED BREATHING)
It wasn't her, it was her boyfriend.
- He was dealing.
- Sasha
She's turned her life around.
They were both charged.
Worse than that, she was
charged with neglect.
This isn't the first
child to go into care.
She isn't that person anymore.
She didn't even list a suitable address.
Well, what was wrong
with the one she gave?
It's a McDonald's.
Look, I'm not doubting
that she's made changes,
but it's not our call to make.
DDA are on the way and,
assuming everything goes okay,
that baby will be taken into foster care
until Jacinta's rehabilitated.
- (SIGH)
- I'm sorry.
(TELEPHONE RINGS)
Laney here.
It's for you.
Max speaking.
Where?
- TYRONE: Hey, thanks for coming.
- Hey.
They said they'd call, but after
How long have you been out here?
All day.
So?
Ah, Chloe had a healthy baby boy.
(EXCLAMATION)
A boy?
Oh, wow.
GRACE: You're nearly ready to head home.
The baby's healthy, so good to go.
God, I feel sick.
(TENDER MUSIC)
What would you do?
Oh, Chloe
I don't know.
From my experience
secrets always have a way of coming out.
(SIGH)
Well Mum officially
can't stop crying.
(FORLORN MUSIC)
I can't believe we finally
got our little man.
TYRONE: Is he mine?
You know I can't tell you that.
But you'd tell me if it wasn't, right?
Look, can I see her?
Has she asked for me?
(SIGH) What a day.
Before we do, Brad, honey.
I need to tell you something.
What?
Well, everything's
alright with him, yeah?
I'll get those discharge papers sorted.
Sit.
What?
What is it, you're scaring me.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Listen, I'd better get back.
Um, you should, ah
You should head home.
Yeah, yeah, of course.
(FORLORN MUSIC)
BRAD: So, how does it even
happen to begin with?
- (MOBILE RINGS)
- You've known for nine months?
CHLOE: I'm so sorry, Brad.
- Please, please, Brad.
-
(BABY CRYING)
I suppose you all knew, then.
Have a good laugh, did ya?
No, not at all.
(FORLORN MUSIC CONTINUES)
(BABY CRIES)
(SIGH) Oh, God.
KIRK ON VOICEMAIL: Stella work, Grace.
I tell you something in confidence
and now my daughter's not talking to me.
Just stay out of my family's
business, you've done enough.
Shit.
(INAUDIBLE DIALOGUE)
(SIGH)
SASHA: Breathe into my hand.
(GROANS OF LABOUR)
How are we going in here?
Contractions are 4 and 10,
she was 8cm at her last a VE.
They can't take my baby.
I know I messed up, but they can't.
I hear you, Jacinta,
but unfortunately we don't
get to make those calls.
(GASPS) No, no.
Hey, hey, Jacinta.
Let's focus on today, okay?
Skin on skin, just like you wanted.
- Mm-hm.
- You can still have that.
- How long?
- Imminent.
I bought her a couple
of hours after the birth,
but it's the best I could do.
So, there's no chance
of her keeping this baby?
(GROANS)
It's okay.
SASHA: You've got this, Jacinta,
just a few more pushes.
No, I don't want to.
Just a few more pushes
and we'll get that skin
to skin like we promised.
That's it, that's it, you're so close.
Good.
You're okay, you've
got this, you can do it.
Almost there.
That's it.
Okay, we've got the head,
we've got the head.
- One big push, you've got this.
- So close.
- You're so close.
- And
- Almost there, so close.
- Here, it's out, good.
- It's a boy.
- (BABY CRYING)
You ready, yeah?
We're just cutting the umbilical cord.
Just a few more minutes, okay.
(ECHOING) You get to have skin to skin.
He's just saying hello.
Look, here he is.
(TENDER MUSIC)
(CRYING)
He's beautiful.
(ECHOING CRIES)
(SCENE SOUND FADES)
(FORLORN MUSIC)
(SOBBING)
(PANICKED BREATHING)
I I can't
It's okay, it's okay.
(STIRRING MUSIC)
(INAUDIBLE CRIES)
(DISTANT CRIES)
(MUSIC SWELLS)
(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)
(SIGH)
(SNIFFLING)
You alright?
(BIRDS CHIRP)
(SIGH)
How does someone have
three babies taken away?
It's hard to be impartial sometimes.
I believed her.
Hey there is nothing wrong with that.
(INDISTINCT BACKGROUND CHATTER)
She rolled away.
Yeah.
She couldn't even look at him.
(SIGH)
(GRUNTS)
How are you so good
at not feeling things?
(CHUCKLES)
Believe me I feel everything.
- Really?
- (LAUGHTER)
Why do you think we
all end up at the pub?
I'm not much of a drinker.
It's not about that.
It's about being surrounded
by your people.
(TENDER MUSIC)
We can't do this job alone.
Yeah?
JIM: It's a great price for the house.
You're right.
It's a good offer.
(SOMBRE MUSIC)
Tough day?
(INAUDIBLE CRIES)
He was a tiny little thing.
You alright?
Yeah.
Yeah.
(SOMBRE MUSIC CONTINUES)
(SIGH)
It was just seeing him
get wheeled away like that.
Reminded you of Henry.
(SIGH)
I just keep seeing it.
Me lying there as they tried
to resuscitate him.
(SIGH)
- He'd be two next month.
- I know.
Our baby boy.
Anyway
That's that.
(SOMBRE MUSIC CONTINUES)
Now I'm trying to adopt
the baby of the baby I gave up
and you're having one of your own.
Grace
Are you sure you're alright?
Yeah, yeah, I'll Let me
get back to you on it.
(SOMBRE MUSIC CONTINUES)
(KNOCKING)
- GRACE: All packed?
- Ah, just about.
Chloe, I'm sorry, I overstepped,
I shouldn't have got involved.
No, no, no, no, you were right.
He deserved to know.
This is my mistake.
No one else's.
BRAD: Good to go?
(OPTIMISTIC MUSIC)
I, ah I checked in with the girls,
they're pretty excited
to meet their baby brother, so
(UPLIFTING MUSIC)
Well, you are good to go.
(SIGH)
(MUSIC FADES)
MAX: First round's on Laney.
LANEY: I got it last time.
- Doesn't matter.
- Mm-hm.
Wait up.
- Oh
- Making a rare appearance, are we?
Yeah, just for a lemonade.
- Oh, live a little.
- (GIGGLING)
- Oh, shit.
- You coming, Grace?
Ah, sorry, guys, I
I can't do tonight,
something's come up at home.
- What, that's lame, no, come on.
- Oh, no.
First round on you next time.
Yes.
(SIGH)
(SCRAPING)
(SIGH)
Right.
Well, we're all here.
Look, Sophia, we're
both really very sorry.
No, I'm done with that.
You want to adopt my baby.
So, let's you your pitch.
(SIGH) Well
Alright.
Well, I thought I would
adopt Eadie and
Raise her single-handedly on the farm?
(SIGH) Well, Jen and
Mike would help out.
So, you would adopt my baby
only to have everyone else raise her.
That kind of defeats
the purpose, doesn't it.
(TENDER MUSIC)
Um Well
I'm a midwife, um
I'm experienced with children.
I I have the support.
And work a million hours a week.
Well, I Yeah, I I do right now.
But, um I was planning
on taking some time off.
From the centre you set up?
I don't think the hospital would
be too keen on that, do you?
(TENDER MUSIC)
(SIGH)
You two harp on about how
I haven't thought this through
and neither one of
you have even bothered
to ask what I want for Eadie.
You've just assumed that I'm
giving her up because I can.
I'm not.
I found out I was pregnant too late
but I know in my heart
I'm not meant to be a parent.
So, Dad it's good you're going home
- because I don't need you here anymore.
- Sophia
And, Grace, I'm so glad I met you,
but I didn't think you'd try
and take over and organise
things behind my back.
That's gotta stop.
I would appreciate if you
both stay out of my life
until I finalise the adoption.
(FORLORN MUSIC)
(EADIE WHIMPERS)
Do you want to hear my pitch?
A warm and loving home,
with two parents who
can give her their
undivided time and attention
where she will grow up
feeling so loved and so valued
Like I did.
(FORLORN MUSIC CONTINUES)
And that's just not you guys.
(EADIE WHIMPERS)
(OPTIMISTIC MUSIC)
(UNSETTLING MUSIC)
DIANE: Just for clarity,
I won't be tiptoeing around you.
I wouldn't expect you to.
I will not compromise patient care.
And, if a midwife, any midwife,
comes to me for advice,
regardless of any other factors,
I will give my opinion.
Noted.
Plus, Chloe had a textbook birth,
so you were wrong in this instance.
Mm, I wouldn't say wrong,
but ah each to their own.
(UPLIFTING MUSIC)
(CRICKETS CHIRP)
That's the first time I've ever been
put in my place by a 17-year-old.
Yeah, quite the daughter
we have there, eh?
(DOG BARKS IN THE DISTANCE)
Yeah, she certainly is something.
Well, at least I know
where she gets now.
Yeah, look, I'm sorry
about today, it was
Well, we definitely
weren't our best selves.
I think I was my worst self.
Welcome to parenthood.
(CRICKETS CHIRP)
Now, ah I gotta head home for a bit,
you reckon you can hold
down the fort here, or what?
Oh, God, please don't leave me.
I'm only two hours away.
- Put me on speed dial.
- Already have.
(GENTLE MUSIC)
Just don't kill each other, eh.
Can't make any promises.
(ENGINE STARTS)
(GENTLE MUSIC CONTINUES)
(SIGH)
(THEME MUSIC)
(THEME MUSIC CONTINUES)
(MUSIC FADES)