A Deadly Adoption Page #2

It's just

all too much stress.

Well, you know, I know an

old-fashioned remedy for stress.

- Really?

- Mm-hmm.

Old family secret?

Oh, yeah, it's been

in the family for years.

I'm all yours, doctor.

- Hello, there.

- Helen, hi. Welcome.

Don't mind me.

I was just watering.

This is Bridgette.

Hello.

I thought houses like this

only existed in the movies.

Oh, thanks. Yeah, we're

really proud of it.

Come on in.

Is Robert here?

Yeah, we're expecting

both of you.

Can I get you anything?

Coffee for me.

My husband should

be down in a second.

- Here you go.

- Thank you.

You sure I can't

get you anything?

Yeah. I just had a shake and

some fries before I got here.

Your daughter?

Yeah. Sully.

She's our world.

- She's beautiful.

- Oh, thanks.

You like children?

Oh, yes.

One day, I want to have

a really big family.

I mean, when I'm ready.

Of course.

Hello, everyone.

Robert,

this is Bridgette.

Bridgette...

Bridgette Gibson.

- Hello.

- Hi.

Oh! Oh, look what I did!

It's quite all right.

No, no. I'll go get a broom.

I'm so stupid.

I don't want you

to cut yourself. It's fine.

I'm so sorry, sir.

No, please,

call me Robert.

Please sit down.

So, tell us

about yourself.

Um, right now I live

in Idaho Falls.

I was going to college,

but I ended up dropping out

because I couldn't afford it.

I was going to take out

one of those student loans,

but I really hate

being in debt.

Sounds like you read one

of my husband's books.

People who read his books

are afraid of being in debt.

That's not true.

My books preach fiscal

responsibility, that's all.

I did read one of

your books, Mr. Benson.

"Debt:
Not Just

a Four-Letter Word?"

Yes, of course.

I'm actually

a really big fan.

- See? What'd I tell you?

- Very smart.

I'm just trying

to save up my money

so that I can get out of

my current living situation.

What is your current

living situation?

I'm in a shelter.

It's okay, though.

Just okay?

I mean, the food

isn't that great

and I don't sleep that well.

I do worry about this

little guy, though.

How so?

I mean, it would

probably be better

if I could rest

a little more, you know.

So you say it's a boy?

Yeah, a boy.

How far along are you?

Six months.

Is it hard?

Well, you know, in the beginning,

there's morning sickness and...

I know why you

wanted to meet me.

And any parent

adopting a child would.

I'm the same.

When I got a call

from the agency

saying they had

found a couple,

I just wanted to be sure.

I love my baby,

and if I could afford

to live in a house like this

and give him a life

like you two could...

I know in my heart

what I'm doing is right.

So the agency will contact

you both if it's a fit

and if Bridgette agrees.

Fingers crossed,

but it looks positive.

Daddy,

look what I can do.

Where's your helmet?

I'm so sorry.

I'm really over-protective

when it comes to kids.

No, don't be sorry,

Ms. Gibson. Sully-

I don't like it on my head.

Here, let me.

Let's keep that

head of yours safe

so you grow up smart

like your mom and dad.

Is she gonna be okay

in that shelter?

It really is

the best place for her.

I'm ahead of my wife

on this one.

What if she were

to stay with us?

People do that,

right?

Well, yes,

it's done all the time,

but you should take time

and think about it.

What do you think

about that, Bridgette?

I wasn't paying attention.

Well, if we were to decide

to go through with it,

would you be comfortable

living here with us?

We'd make it very

comfortable for you.

I wouldn't want

to bother you guys.

Well, why don't

you think about it?

So? Are you gonna

say anything?

About what?

You know about what.

I like her.

I liked her a lot.

It's just

a big decision.

Sarah, it's just we don't even

know if she's gonna like us.

Robert,

you're just scared.

Besides, what's

not to like about us?

Well, if she's read one of my

books, she can't be that bad.

I think we're

gonna be very happy.

Hi. Welcome to our home.

No more heavy

lifting for you.

Give me those.

Oh, I'm okay.

Aw, you better

listen to him.

He's not gonna

let you out of his sight

for the next three months.

And finally,

this is your room.

Hope you like it.

The bathroom's in there,

and extra towels,

I think, are in here.

- It's nice. It's so big.

- Thanks.

Robert and I added it on when we

thought we were having a second child.

I guess maybe I never

stopped believing

that this would be

a baby's room again.

Well, now it will be.

Thank you.

I can't tell you how much

this means to me and my family.

- Hey, you.

- Hey, Mommy.

Hey, you remember Sully?

Of course. How's

the bike riding going?

Okay. My dad wouldn't

take off my training wheels.

My daddy wouldn't

either,

but I'm sure

he'll come around.

Yeah, don't be so sure.

Is that a baby in there?

Yeah, it's

your baby brother.

Do you wanna feel?

Okay, maybe next time.

I don't feel him

kicking now anyways.

All right, well, let's check your

pump and get you some breakfast.

Okay.

Can I get you anything?

I could go for

a giant bowl of ice cream.

Sorry. We don't keep a lot

of sugary things in the house.

Because of her.

She's diabetic.

But I'm sure I can

find you something.

Oh, actually, I'm good.

Yeah. Just to warn you,

I'm one of those

organic food people.

What can I say?

Ooh.

Oh, you okay?

Yeah. I think

I need to rest.

Oh, okay.

- Hello?

- We're in the guest room.

Charlie helps me at the

farm stand. You'll love him.

Bridgette. Thank God

you're finally here.

Maybe the boss lady

will relax a little.

Yeah, don't count on it.

Did you see how many orders

of pumpkin bread we got?

Work, work, work.

If I didn't love her

so much, I'd kill her.

Okay, we're gonna

leave you alone.

Great meeting you. You'll be

seeing too much of me around here.

And you'll be seeing

way too much of me.

I like her.

All right, we're

suffocating you now.

Okay, bye.

Oh, Robert..

what a mess.

was thinking

of having Sully

help me out at

the farm stand today.

Get her out of your hair

and let you write in peace.

That would be great.

I could use

the peace and quiet.

Oh, hi. Good morning.

Good morning.

I don't usually

sleep in this late.

Oh, you can sleep

as late as you want.

I'm sure you're really

tired from yesterday.

I was out like a light.

That bed is so comfortable.

And it's so peaceful here.

So what can we get you?

Oh, don't bother.

I don't really

eat breakfast.

Nothing? I can't

make you some eggs?

Hot cereal? Anything?

Some coffee, but

I'm not really hungry.

You have to eat

for the baby as well.

You better

listen to her.

She's bossier

than her mother.

Okay, you win.

What should I have?

Cereal. I bet cereal's

good for babies.

Okay, cereal it is.

Don't indulge her. You'll

never hear the end of it.

She'll give you more advice

than a pediatrician.

So Sully and I are

gonna go into town today.

I have a farm stand there.

Do you wanna go

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