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Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Henry reluctantly accompanies Vienna to her first doctor appointment, where they find out that she's not actually pregnant. When Katie and Brad show up, Vienna is too upset to tell them the truth. Henry promises her a little more time to get used to the idea herself before they tell Brad and Katie. Today’s episode was directed by Chris Goutman and written by Lisa Connor.
Transcripts from TVMegasite Henry: Just make sure when you turn on the speakers that you turn on the mike, okay? Thanks. Vienna: I got it! Henry: You got what? Vienna: An appointment with Dr. Howell. Henry: Are you sick? Vienna: No, silly. He's my ob-gyn. I'm pregnant, remember? Henry: Yes, yeah. How could I forget that? Vienna: Someone canceled, and so I -- I have my first prenatal exam. Henry: That's great. Vienna: Oh, I'm so excited. I've been dying to see what this baby looks like ever since I found out I'm pregnant. Henry: I bet he looks like a tadpole, doesn't it? Vienna: Henry! Henry: Sorry. I'm sorry. Vienna: Well, even if it looks like a tadpole, it's still a baby. And it's exciting to think about that we can watch it grow inside of me. Henry: Yes, that is exciting, and as much as I'd like to be a part of this momentous occasion, um, Luke Snyder is having a rally here, and I need to make sure that the sound system is working properly. Volunteer: No, you don't. I run the A.V. Department at O.U. I think I can work a sound system. Vienna: Well, it looks like they've got everything under control. Henry: Yes, they certainly do. Vienna: Well, shall we go?
Vienna: Just think. Today we're going to see the miracle of life right inside my tummy. Henry: Maybe I should wait outside by the car. We could avoid all those pesky parking charges. I could play sexy limo driver. Vienna: No, then you'd miss everything. No, I want you right here. Henry: Right. Um, okay. But I need a cup of coffee. You want some? Vienna: No, you know I can't have caffeine. Henry: Rice pudding? Vienna: Are you trying to bring back my morning sickness? Henry: Um, how about jell-o? I hear they have a great variety here. Vienna: No. My appointment is right now, and if you go downstairs to the cafeteria, then -- are you trying to avoid seeing the sonogram with me? Henry: Well, since it is Brad and Katie's baby, it seems like they should be here instead. Vienna: Oh, my god! Oh, my god. I forgot to call the parents. I was so happy about the appointment. [Sighs] Katie: Hi, it's Katie. I can't get to the phone right now, so leave a message, and I'll get back to you. [Beep] Vienna: Hi, hi, Katie. It's me. I'm at the hospital for my first prenatal checkup, and I'm sorry. I know this is so last-minute, but there was a cancellation, and you and Brad -- you should just be here. Nurse: Dr. Howell's ready for you. Vienna: They're ready. I have to go. Are you coming? Henry: Um -- [Sighs] You know, I know that Katie and Brad would want to be here, so I should go find them in case Katie's machine didn't pick up in time. Vienna: Henry. Henry: All right. All right.
Henry: Are you all right? Vienna: How could there be a baby inside me one minute and not the next? Henry: The doctor said it could also be a false-positive. Vienna: No! It was there! I felt it! And now it's gone. Henry: Oh, sweetie. I hate seeing you like this. Vienna: I can't help it. Henry: I know. And if it's causing you this much emotional distress, maybe you should reconsider. Vienna: No. I made a promise to Brad and Katie, and I intend to keep it. Katie: Hey, you decent? Vienna: Yes, of course. Come in. Katie: We got your message, and we rushed right over. Oh, don't tell me the exam's already over. Vienna: Afraid so. Katie: Oh. Brad: So, where is it? Vienna: What? Brad: The sonogram picture. Katie: Oh, yeah. Vienna: Uh, I, um -- Katie: The doctor didn't give you one? Henry: No, he didn't. And, actually, you guys need to know -- Vienna: You know, it was the printer. The printer didn't work. Katie: Oh, that's a bummer. Brad: Well, I guess we'll have to make sure that all the equipment's working next time. Vienna: Yeah, next time. Katie: Well, so give us the details, at least. Brad: Yeah, what did the doctor say? Everything's okay, right? Vienna: Yes. Everything is perfect. Katie: You hear that? Our baby is perfect.
Brad: Why don't I take everyone to lunch at the Lakeview to celebrate? Vienna: I'm not that hungry. Brad: Oh, you may not be, but that linebacker you're carrying around might have other ideas. Katie: Hey, if Vienna's not hungry -- Vienna: No, it's okay. Is it okay if me and Henry meet you there? Katie: Yeah, yeah, sure. Sounds good. Mommy will see you soon. Henry: A broken printer? Vienna: They were so happy. I couldn't tell them. Henry: They're gonna figure it out before too long. You know that. Vienna: Yeah, but I need to deal with my own disappointment before I can deal with theirs. And hopefully it will be easier to tell them after lunch. Henry: Come here.
Brad: Sounds good. Katie: Hey, guys! Henry: Hey. Katie: I hope it's cool with you that we decided to come here instead of the Lakeview. I just suddenly had a craving for a cheeseburger and chocolate shake. You'd think I was the pregnant one. Brad: Well, it's your baby, too. I say go for it. Katie: Have you been craving anything lately? Henry: Uh, scones and jam. Well, at least she was. Katie: Oh, you're not anymore? Vienna: Mmm. Katie: Well, I guess that's normal. My mom said the whole first half of her pregnancy, all she wanted was watermelon. And then the second half, pickles. Brad: Yeah, Henry. If you were pregnant, you'd be craving martinis. [Laughter] Henry: Too bad we don't serve martinis here. Katie: Should we do it now? Brad: No point in putting it off. Katie: Okay, up front I want you to know that this is just a formality. Brad: Katie's right. I'm fine just the way things are right now. Katie: Well, so am I. But having a brother-in-law as an attorney, he thinks that we should just put everything in black and white. Henry: It's a contract. Vienna: A contract? Henry: About the baby. Vienna: The baby? Katie: There's nothing in there that we haven't already discussed or agreed upon. It's just -- you know, like us going to lamaze together and us being there for the birth of the baby -- just -- just -- standard stuff. Brad: We don't want you to feel weird about this. This doesn't change anything. We would always know how lucky we are to have friends like you two. Katie: Yes. Absolutely. I mean, what you're doing and what you've agreed to do, it's the greatest gift any couple could give another couple. Brad: You know, it's a piece of paper. I mean, really, that's all it is. It's just a piece of paper. We trust you two more than we practically trust anyone in the world. Katie: How could we not? You're making our biggest dream come true. Vienna: Stop. Please, just stop.
Henry: Hey. Vienna: You didn't tell them anything, did you? Henry: But we're gonna have tell them sooner or later. Vienna: No, I can't. They're counting on me so much. How can I say I've already failed? Henry: No, you -- no. You haven't failed at anything. Even the fact that you got pregnant right out of the gate like that, that was a fluke, anyway. Vienna: If I got pregnant. Maybe it was just a false-positive, and I just imagined the whole thing, and I can't get pregnant. Henry: It's okay. Yes, you can. And you will. Maybe not as soon as you thought you were, but you will, okay? Let's go back in and tell them, all right? Let's get this over with. Vienna: Please, Henry. Can we just wait a little longer? I need a little bit more time. Katie: Forget signing anything. Katie: Forget signing anything. We do not need a piece of paper to make sure you'll keep up your end of the bargain. We know you will. Brad: Hell, you already have. Vienna: It's all right. I'm signing. Brad: You sure? Vienna: Positive.
Vienna: I don't care what you say. I let them down. Henry: Oh, stop. Stop. You went out of your way for them. You -- you put their needs ahead of yours. Vienna: And yours. Henry: What? Vienna: You know, when I didn't want to make love because I was afraid of hurting the baby? You hated it! Henry: Well, yeah. Was it such a good idea not making love? And the emotional roller coaster? Vienna: You see, that's the second time you mentioned that today. Henry: That's because I think I have a point. Vienna: You're just relieved there wasn't a baby, aren't you? Henry: Don't put words in my mouth, please. Vienna: That's why you kept pushing me to tell Brad and Katie because you want this whole thing to be over. Henry: If we're gonna go through this kind of hell every time something goes wrong, then, yes, I do want this to be over. Vienna: How can you say that? Henry: I have never minced words about how I felt about this. Now, he you -- have you even read my book? It's in here. It's -- it's page 295. "Having kids is like drowning into a daily war zone." The book Henry feels the same as the real Henry, sweetheart. No, no, don't -- please don't. Please don't. I hate it when you do this, please. Vienna: You know, I thought I was helping them. And for the first time in my life, I had a purpose. I -- I'm not ready to give this up yet. Henry: It's no mystery that you and Brad having a baby is not my idea of a good time, but -- if not having a baby makes you this miserable, then we can't have that, either. Every time you suffer -- every time you suffer, I suffer. Boy, do I suffer. Vienna: Well -- I'm not pregnant now. So there's nothing to risk right now. Maybe I can do something about your suffering. So, just stop it. Henry: What? You mean it? Vienna: Just know that I intend to keep my promise to Brad and Katie. Henry: I completely understand. Now, please, please, end my suffering.
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