The Choice Page #2

So how do you even know

she's pregnant?

Because I'm a medical student

and I'm also a woman.

The second I knew,

the first one is...

- Oh, you did?

- ...new information.

Oh, you're so smart.

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

Well, I like your confidence.

And there happens to be

a fantastic clinic right here in town.

It's kind of

a father-son thing.

- Okay.

- And I want you to know,

Moby is not going to

be a deadbeat dad.

He's... this is not going to be

one of them Dirty Dancing

type situations.

Okay-

He's going to stand up

straight like a man.

Hey Somebody say Dirty Dancing?

Oh.

- Oh, my God.

- I'll be inside

eating the rest

of the mint chip.

- I'll get you the card.

- You know, I'm good.

I can probably

figure this out...

- No, for the vet.

- ...on my own.

- Good night!

- [Gabby groans]

[rock music playing on stereo]

Bam-ba-lam,

and she's always ready

Bam-ba-lam,

whoa-oh, Black Betty...

Who was that?

Nobody.

It's a new neighbor.

Already bothering

the heck out of me.

Where's the damn ice cream?

Uh-oh.

What?

I'll tell you later.

Dad says hi.

[man] Our patients respond

to you, Gabby.

Thank you, doctor.

Don't thank me.

Just make sure you stay put

after you finish your boards.

Now, you're going to get

all kinds of offers.

You just remember

who gave you your big break.

Good morning,

Dr. McCarthy.

Afternoon, Dr. McCarthy.

Well, I'm off to lunch.

Oh, Ryan, by the way,

your mama needs

a headcount for tonight.

Are you gonna bring

that lovely lady of yours?

Of course. Let us know

if we need to bring anything.

- All right.

- Bye.

Gabby, I'd like to have

a word in private.

Yeah.

[woman on PA]

Dr. Richards to post-anesthesia.

Why did you tell your dad

I was coming for dinner tonight?

I have to study.

Because I'm selfish

and I want what I want.

Now tell me, why are you staying

all the way out there

on the Sound

instead of on this side

of the bridge

where I can keep you

handcuffed to my side?

For your own safety

and well-being, of course.

That is why. That!

I have to study

for these boards.

Hey, I would get

nothing done otherwise.

- Hi.

- [Molly squeals]

You must be Molly.

Which would make

this little girl Gabby.

- Is that right'?

- Yeah.

No, no.

I'm Gabby. She's Molly.

- Oh.

- Yeah.

I'm sorry we're late.

There was an emergency at work.

Don't worry, honey,

I've heard it all.

Just admit you were off knocking boots

with somebody's husband.

Oh, I'm teasing.

Oh, my goodness,

you should see the look on your face.

Oh, yeah.

Laura, are you giving

this young lady grief?

Oh, well,

I couldn't help myself.

You know me,

how I get on Mondays.

For the record, I had no idea

how she gets on Mondays.

- Okay.

- I'm Shep.

- You want to follow me back?

- Yeah, sure.

I'm counting three nuggets,

so congratulations.

In a month,

you're gonna be a grandma.

But I'm too young!

Yeah, well, these things happen.

We'll help you through it.

You have any idea who

the responsible party might be?

Ha! Responsible?

That word doesn't even belong

in the same zip code as this guy.

I meant the dog.

Oh. Right. Yes.

Well, apple doesn't fall far.

I have it on good information

that the suspect in question

was neutered

seven months ago, Pop.

You? And you?

[Travis]

It's awful cavalier of you

to point fingers at poor,

sweet, innocent Moby,

considering six months ago

he was in a shelter

set to be put down.

Now, I didn't save his life

so he could suffer

undeserved persecution.

And you'd think

as a medical student

you'd be a little more familiar

with basic anatomy.

You know, no balls, no babies.

- Are you two, like...

- No. Hell, no.

No. Eww. Gross!

Doc Shep, Miss Norcross is here.

Apparently her tabby

is possessed again.

She needs you to do

that exorcism thing you do.

Just when it was getting good.

- You tricked me.

- No, no, no.

I just having a little fun.

You showed up in my yard

all upset.

And then my sister shows up...

- Oh, your sister?

- Yeah, I told you.

Ratty sweatpants, no makeup.

- Yeah, only after one thing.

- Yeah, to raid my icebox.

No apology necessary.

Good, because none was offered.

Damn, lady. Gabby.

You know, you threw

some pretty big stones

in my direction the other night.

Calling my dog

stink-ass...

Yeah, well, that stink-ass and you

interrupted my study

with all that barking

and that awful music you play.

It's annoying.

And for that, we apologize.

Accepted.

Oh, you are one difficult lady.

What do you say we settle this

over a drink at Dockside?

Ha! Okay. No.

[music playing]

And in the corners

of my mind

I see reasons

I can't find

Sound and vision

in my steep

It's coming back

to me again

And all the times

I had you near

Through my fingers

disappear

I see all

that it could be

And it's better than

it ever could be...

- She wants to go again.

- No!

[chattering]

Monica, hey!

We're over here.

Man, they've been

on and off since high school.

He ain't ever gonna commit.

. HEY-

, HEY-

- Hey! Good to see you.

- How are you? Hey, guys.

- Hey, how are you'?

- Nice to see you.

- Hi.

- So...

...who wants to play

Squirt the Jerk?

Would you like to squirt a jerk?

- Sure, let's go.

- Squirt the Jerk.

All right, here we go

to Squirt the Jerk!

[man]

All right! Come on. Here we go now.

You're almost there.

Whoa!

He's all yours!

That's it.

Squirt the jerk!

You've done it!

Oh, we've got ourselves a winner!

Oh! Come on!

[man] Congratulations, darling.

Everyone did a nice job.

You want to go next?

- Let's get a candy apple.

- Candy apple?

- Will you buy me one?

- You want candy or caramel?

I should have run away

and become a carny.

You are a carny.

Remember the other night

in the kitchen'?

When I said, "Uh-oh"?

Yeah.

As in, "Uh-oh...

you just met your wife."

I'm just gonna give you some...

Well, look who it is.

Wow. Can't seem

to get away from you.

Yeah, I was gonna walk on by,

but he wanted to say hello

and meet the new doctor and...

Well, I'm not technically

a doctor yet,

but it is a pleasure,

Mr. Monkey.

- Hello!

- Hello!

Turns out you were right.

We do need tickets

for the bigger rides.

- Hi.

- Hey.

Ryan, this is Travis.

He's my vet.

And, Travis,

this is Ryan McCarthy, my boyfriend.

Nice to meet you, Ryan.

Hey, you want to ride

that rusty old Cyclone?

I heard it only killed

four people this year.

- Hi.

- Hey.

Monica, this is Gabby and Ryan.

- And this is Monica.

- Hi.

- Hi.

- Nice to meet you.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

- Hello.

- How are you?

- You're the vet here in Wrightsville.

- That's right.

My father's been

going there for years.

I see the resemblance.

Dr. McCarthy.

He's got two pugs.

- That's right.

- Yeah, he does.

All right, folks.

We're going to let some

rusty carnival ride maim us.

- So...

- Fun.

...y'all have a good night.

- Ryan, it was nice to meet you.

- Nice to meet you guys. Bye.

- Bye.

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