INT. LONG ISLAND JEWISH HOSPITAL - DAY
ABRAHAM and SARA participate in a natural childbirth class.
EXT. IN FRONT OF ABRAHAM'S HOUSE - DAY
SARA arrives, very pregnant, at ABRAHAM's house. He carries two suitcases of hers from car. She'll be staying at his house until the delivery of baby.
ABRAHAM: Welcome, SARA.
INT. CONFERENCE ROOM AT WHITE ROCK BEVERAGES - DAY
Clock shows 4:30 PM on Friday afternoon. ABRAHAM is there with JANET, PETER and KEN for a meeting.
ABRAHAM: Excuse me, there's one more thing. Effective immediately, for personal reasons, I am retiring from White Rock Beverages.
The other three are shocked and start asking many questions.
INT. SARA'S BEDROOM AT ABRAHAM'S HOUSE - NIGHT
It's 2 AM. SARA's in agony with contractions. ABRAHAM keeps detailed records of them, while trying to be sympathetic.
ABRAHAM: Okay. That's it. Four minutes apart, lasting one minute, for an hour. We're going to the hospital.
SARA: Finally.
SARA changes her clothes. ABRAHAM is already prepared and carries suitcase for her. They head out.
EXT. IN FRONT OF ABRAHAM'S HOUSE - NIGHT
ABRAHAM and SARA walk to ABRAHAM's car and enter it. They drive away.
EXT. PARKING AREA AT LONG ISLAND JEWISH HOSPITAL - NIGHT
ABRAHAM pulls into parking area. He and SARA get out and walk towards entrance.
INT. RECEPTION AREA INSIDE HOSPITAL - NIGHT
SARA, in pain, and ABRAHAM approach almost deserted reception area.
ABRAHAM: Can I get some help for this woman. She's in labor.
RECEPTIONIST: CHARLIE, take this lady up to maternity right away. I'll take the information from the gentleman.
CHARLIE, an orderly, takes SARA away in a wheelchair, leaving ABRAHAM at reception.
ABRAHAM: (calling out) SARA, I'll be with you soon.
INT. MATERNITY WARD LABOR ROOM - NIGHT
ABRAHAM has changed into gown appropriate for delivery room. He enters labor room where SARA, in greater agony, is alone.
SARA: (screaming) I'm gonna die. Do something.
ABRAHAM: Remember the breathing exercises.
SARA: Fuck that.
Nurse enters room.
NURSE: Okay, we're ready for you, SARA. Let's go. You, too, Dad.
NURSE takes SARA to delivery room, followed by ABRAHAM.
INT. DELIVERY ROOM - NIGHT
SARA lies on table with legs spread apart, in agony, surrounded by doctors and nurses giving her instructions as to what to do. ABRAHAM is like an observer in front of table, with anticipation waits to see his son for first time. Finally, with great pain to SARA, ISAAC/IKE arrives, at 7 lbs., crying. IKE is given to nurse who checks him out. Doctor announces mother and son are doing well. IKE is taken to nursery, SARA to a private room.
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - NIGHT
SARA lies in bed, exhausted. ABRAHAM, excited, is ready to leave for home and rest. He kisses SARA's forehead.
ABRAHAM: Get some sleep, SARA. I'll be back in the morning. You did great. We have a beautiful boy.
SARA: (almost asleep) Yeah.
INT. NURSERY - DAY
The following morning ABRAHAM holds his son in the nursery, feeling incredible joy. His dream fulfilled.
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY
ABRAHAM enters SARA's room, empty except for NURSE.
ABRAHAM; Where's SARA?
NURSE: She took off a couple a hours ago. Left you this note.
NURSE hands him note. It reads, "Don't look for me. I'd make a terrible mom. Love, SARA."
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