Rego walks in to
the dinning and heads straight for the server and grabs a plate heaping it with
eggs and fresh fruit smiling happily at the sounds of his father’s boastful
cheers.
Oliver: There he
is the man of the hour! (He grinning turning the newspaper and showing Rego the
image of him Francessca and the baby on the cover) So how does it feel to bring
my first Grandson in to the world?
Rego: I have to
admit it’s a pretty amazing feeling!
Oliver: How did
you sleep?
Rego: Like a
rock. I don’t think I’ve slept that well in a long time.
Oliver: Good!
It’s always easier to sleep when your demons stop chasing you.
Rego: I suppose
you a have a point. After the baby was born right before the doors opened I
think Francessca and I finally came to an understanding.
Oliver: So no
more kicking you across rooms? (He grins devilishly making them both chuckle)
Rego: No, I think
those days are over.
Oliver: I want
you to know I’m very proud of you. (He reaches out slapping his son on the back
then pulling his head to him and kissing the top of it)
Rego: Thanks
father that means a lot to me.
Brooke: Well you
should be very proud of yourself you did a wonderful thing yesterday! I got off
the phone with Jamie a little while ago he says Francessca and the baby are
doing great!
Brooke: It was a
very brave thing you did yesterday thank you again Rego for everything! (She
says grasping the top of his head and kissing it making him grin broader as he
chews. Brooke walks to the server and
begins to help herself to breakfast)
Rego: I don’t
know what everyone keeps going on about I really didn’t do anything Francessca
did all the work.
Brooke: Don’t
underestimate what you did. Women have died during childbirth and still do.
Oliver: Thank God
nothing like that happened.
Brooke: You can
say that again.
Rego: So how’s
Jamie?
Brooke: When I
talked to him he sounded exhausted but still on cloud nine. He’s so proud. (She
places her plate on the table then reaches for a coffee cup and fills it before
sitting at the table)
Rego: He should
be that’s a beautiful boy he’s got there and that’s not just proud uncle
talking. If I didn’t have a meeting I’d go over to the hospital with you.
Brooke: Well why
don’t you? I was going to go by before I go over to the office today I thought
I’d go over to the hospital and take a peak in on them.
Rego: Because I
set this up months ago I can’t cancel now besides, the publicity may work in my
favor.
Oliver: Why don’t
we let Holmberg handle it the sneaky little weasel has been itching to get his
hands on something for weeks!
Rego: No, I
really should take this I’ll come over when I’m done.
Oliver: Suit
yourself you can tell me all about it later. I have a gift I want to give the
proud parents. (He says reaching in his pocket and handing Brooke an envelope)
I met with my lawyers last night and I had this set up all I need is the babies
name and it’s ready to go. (Grinning like a like a cat who swallowed a canary
as he hands her the envelope)
Brooke: You had a
two million dollar trust fund set up? I can’t believe you did that! Thank you.
(She jumps from her seat hugging him and showering his face with kisses)
Oliver: Of
course! Who knows by the time he gets older that may be the cost of a really
good education. You handle the meeting Brooke and I are going to the hospital!
I’ve been dying to get my hands on that baby since woke up.
Brooke: That’s if
you can pry him away from Sophia!
Oliver: Who is
this Sophia again?
Rego:
Francessca’s grandmother very formidable woman. (Remembering his last encounter
with her and her nephews his rear still smarting at the memory)
Oliver: I look
forward to meeting her.
Scene Shift:
Sophia walks in to Francessca’s room arms loaded down with bags. Grinning even
broader when she see’s her great-grandson nursing in his mother’s arms.
Sophia: There he
is! Nonnie’s beautiful baby boy! And all the ladies in “Lacey’s” agreed with
me. Nice store by the way! I got this beautiful outfit for when he goes home.
And where the heck did all these flowers come from? My God it’s like a florist
in here! Good grief how many Teddy bears can one kid have?
Francessca:
Morning Nonnie. Most of them are from family and friends some from Oliver’s, my
Mom and Zach’s business associates others from I guess you would call them fans
which is nice but just a little weird and with people now days. After I have
Zach’s people check them then them to the Miranda center and the Women’s
Shelter.
Sophia: Yeah you
can’t be too careful now days.
Francessca: So
you like “Lacey”s” huh? I guess you cleaned them out?
Sophia: Not
quiet. I was looking for a bassinet set and my goodness they had some of most
ugly things you have ever seen! I walked over to the sales girl and I told her
and she agreed with me and pulled a couple from the back for me that had just
come in. Here look! (She opens the shopping bag pulling the set partially out
and showing her the fabric)
Francessca: Very
pretty! What else do you have in those bags Grandma? (Sounding like the
character from the Goldilocks cartoon they both loved and laugh)
Sophia: All kinds
of goodies! You want to see?
Francessca: Sure
you want to hold him while I look?
Sophia: Are you
kidding? Oh look at him so handsome! Come to Nonnie that loves you best!
(Taking the baby from Francessca and cradling him in her arms as Francessca
sifts through the bags)
Francessca: You
are going to spoil him rotten.
Sophia: That’s
what Grandma’s do! I did the same thing to you and you turned out just fine!
Francessca: Ooo!
(She coo’s pulling the bed set from the bag)
Sophia: I knew
you’d like that one.
Francessca: It’s
so cute! (She unfolds it spreading it across the bed and admiring it)
Sophia: So tell
me about yesterday you and the prince that became a frog? You disappointed it
wasn’t the way you planned?
Francessca: It
was the way it was supposed to be I’m at peace with it.
Sophia: You and
that Rego character made peace, good! It will be a lot easier that way when
you’re trying to raise your son. (She looks down at the sleepy child then back
to Francessca her brow furrowed as she folds the quilt and places it back in
the bag)
Francessca: Jamie
is Logan’s father.
Sophia: You’re
going with that huh? (She rolls her eyes shifting the baby in her arms and pulling
the blanket closer around him)
Francessca: Yes,
(She says over her shoulder knowing her grandmother wouldn’t let it go till she
had the last word even as she said it) yesterday didn’t change anything at all.
Sophia: You know
how I feel about that but I’ll just keep that to myself.
Francessca:
Thanks Nonnie. (She sighs in relief)
Sophia: Oh before
I forget go in my purse your Aunt Marie sent the baby something. (She smiles a
happy secret smile as Francessca open the small box holding the tiny cross in
the palm of her hand)
Francessca: Oh
wow!
Sophia: Every
baby in this family is christened with that cross and so will you! That’s
right! (She snuggles him closer as Logan yawns) When you’re christened your
going to wear the same cross as your Grandfather! Yes you are! (He yawns again
then closes his eyes) I remember when
your father was this age. Do you know he cried one day for eight hours
straight? I thought your Grandfather would pull his hair out!
Brooke: Hello!
(She says peaking her head thru the door then coming through followed by
Oliver) Hi! Ohhhh! (She says quickly kissing Francessca’s check then makes a
Beeline straight for Sophia and the baby)
Francessca: Hi
nice to see you Oliver. (She smiles hugging him quickly)
Oliver: Nice to
see you my dear you look beautiful.
Francessca: I
know I don’t but thank you for saying that.
Oliver: Don’t
argue you look beautiful! (He kisses her cheek then turns and walks toward
Sophia) Now let me see the man of the
hour.
Sophia: Here he
is! (She says smiling proudly)
Francessca:
Oliver Sherrigan this is my Grandmother Sophia Logan.
Oliver: Wonderful
to meet you.
Sophia: Lovely to
meet you too. Here why don’t one of you take him please I need to stretch my
legs.
Brooke: You don’t
have to ask me twice!
Sophia: There was
a beautiful little snowsuit I saw at “Lacy’s” I want to get before somebody
snatches it up.
Francessca:
Nonnie He has enough stuff really.
Sophia: Never you
mind, (She says grabbing up her bags and purse and walking towards the door)
besides your Uncle Zach gave me a limo at my disposal so I’m going to go pick
that up, drop theses things off and I’ll be right back. Very nice meeting you
both!
Oliver: Nice
meeting you!
Brooke: Nice
seeing you again!
Sophia: I’ll see
you all later! Bye my sweetheart! (She says blowing a kiss to the baby then
bouncing out the door her arms loaded)
Oliver: He’s a
very handsome baby you and Jamie do nice work!
Francessca: I
think so.
Oliver: Kind of
reminds me of Rego at that age.
Brooke: He has
his lower lip pushed out just like Jamie used to.
Oliver:
Sweetheart I meant to give you this it’s for the Logan. (He says reaching in
his breast pocket and handing her an envelope she looks from Brooke to Oliver
as she opens it her eyes opening wide as she reads it)
Oliver: I set up
a trust fund for him.
Francessca: Oh my
God Oliver Thank you. (She says hugging him then Brooke) this is way too
generous.
Oliver: Nonsense!
It’s not every day that my grandson is born! (He says looking down at the
sleeping child in Brooke’s arms)
Francessca: Wow!
Jamie and I really thank you both. (She stares down at it again still
unbelieving)
Brooke: It was
our pleasure.
Francessca: It’s
just so unbelievable really!
Jamie: Hey honey
(He says holding her close and kissing her) how’s…hey everyone! (Looking up and
noticing his mother and stepfather)
Brooke: Hi Honey!
Oliver:
Congratulations! (He hugs Jamie and hands him a cigar) We were just admiring
your son.
Jamie: Isn’t he
beautiful?
Brooke: You’ll
get no argument from me!
Oliver: So are you
both ready for the no sleep and two-am feedings?
Jamie: Are you
kidding? I can’t wait to get my family home! (He says pulling Francessca closer
and kissing her)
Francessca: Look
what your Mom and Oliver just gave Logan!
Jamie: Oh,
my…(his voice trails off) Thank you! this is really unbelievable!
Randi: What’s
unbelievable? (She smiles pushing past the open door and rolling in to the
room)
Francessca:
Randi! (She squeals running to her and hugging her tightly) How are you? How
are you feeling?
Randi: I have
never been better. (She smiles looking happier and optimistic that Francessca
had seen her in months)
Francessca: I’m
really glad you’re here.
Randi: Do you
think I could stay away! (She rolls closer to the chair where Brooke sits) Look
at him he’s gorgeous Mommy! (She smiles back at Francessca)
Francessca: Thank
you! How are you? Frankie said you were getting out of here?
Randi: Doctors
said I could go home tomorrow! (She squeals with excitement)
Francessca:
That’s great! (She smiles happily hugging her again) Frankie must be
ecstatic!
Randi: He’s been
bouncing off the walls and so have I. (She laughs) So tell me what’s so
unbelievable?
Francessca:
Oliver and Brooke set up a Trust Fund for Logan.
Randi: Holy cow!
How long before he can sign a loan?
Francessca: I
think it will be a while. (They both laugh)
Randi: Listen
when Jamie gets off work why don’t you come by my room and we can talk.
Francessca: That
will be great around six? (She looks towards Jamie who nods his head in
agreement)
Jamie: Yeah it
will give Logan and me sometime to catch up. (He smiles don at his sleeping son
in his mother’s arms then back at Randi)
Randi: Cool, and
that’s just the person I came to see and I think it’s my turn to hold him!
aw bonding over the baby.
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