June 5, 2002 Transcript
"Is Being A Mobster Genetic?"

(Alexis is outside Dr. Meadows’ office. She sees a pregnant woman walk down the hall)

Nurse: Dr. Meadows is running a little late. She'll be in any minute.

Alexis: Ok. Thanks. (Enters the office. Looks at brochures, etc. The doctor enters)

Dr. Meadows: Hello.

Alexis: Oh, hi.

Dr. Meadows: Sorry I kept you waiting.

Alexis: No problem. Is everything ok?

Dr. Meadows: Oh, it's fine. I had an emergency c-section -- twins -- but the mother's doing well. Please sit down. How are you feeling? Are you experiencing any discomfort?

Alexis: No.

Dr. Meadows: Fatigue? Nausea? Heartburn? Indigestion? Tenderness in the breast?

Alexis: Nausea and dizziness.

Dr. Meadows: That's perfectly normal. I was going over the notes of our phone conversation, and it wasn't clear to me when we spoke if you want this baby or not. Now, I’m not advocating anything one way or the other. I'm simply trying to determine what it is that you want to do.

Alexis: This is all very new to me.

Dr. Meadows: I understand.

Alexis: To answer your question, I haven't had much time to think about this at all because it's been a little overwhelming.

Dr. Meadows: Well, that's perfectly normal.

Alexis: In fact, this is the first time that I've talked about the pregnancy to anyone. That's not exactly true. I fell last night, so I went to the E.R. to make sure that the baby was ok, and they said that it was.

Dr. Meadows: I assume the pregnancy wasn't planned.

Alexis: No. There's so many women that I know that have tried and tried without any success. This seems sort of ironic when you think about it.

Dr. Meadows: And you're still unmarried?

Alexis: That's correct.

Dr. Meadows: The father -- where does he fit in all this?

Alexis: He doesn't know. And I've decided not to tell him. (She gets up and walks over to the window)

Dr. Meadows: Really? Well, isn't that making a pretty big decision for someone else? Are you sure that's the right one?

Alexis: I don't think I’m very good with children.(Walks back over to the chair and sits down) I mean, I like them. I just don't know that they like me. And I have to admit that I’m one of those people that when they hear kids screaming in a restaurant, I wonder why the parents aren't controlling them. And I work. That's what I do. I work. I'm not what you call maternal.

Dr. Meadows: Listen, I've got a news flash for you. Even the most patient parent in the world gets irritated at the sound of a kid screaming after a full day's work.

Alexis: You sound like the voice of experience.

Dr. Meadows: Well, I'm someone who always loved children, you know. I can't imagine my life without them. But, once again, I am not advocating anything. I just want you to know the facts so that you can make an informed decision. I've given you a complete checkup. Your health is good. And so far, the pregnancy appears normal.

Alexis: "Appears"?

Dr. Meadows: There's a higher rate of complications in labor in your age group, also an increase in genetic defects like Down’s Syndrome, which you should be tested for. Equally as important, there are emotional concerns. Apparently, you've developed a pattern of independence, and that's going to have to change. If there's any question in your mind whether to terminate, you need to start thinking seriously about it right now. Perhaps you'd like to discuss it with the father.

Alexis: No. He's involved with someone else. This is my decision. It's my future. It's my baby. My child.

(Alexis is back in her apartment, looking out the window. She looks down at her belly, pats it, and begins speaking to the baby. She walks back towards the couch)

Alexis: Hi. How you doing? (picks up a magazine and comments on the cover) Ooh, she's cute. All right, listen up. Here's the deal. Ahem. You need to know that this is -- it's not going to be "Leave it to Beaver." This is not even going to be "The Brady Bunch." I will promise that it will be something on the Family Channel. I don't know what. I -- I don't know what I’m doing right now, but you -- but you need to know that I'm very capable and I'm a -- I’m a very quick study. You also need to know, boy or girl, that you will not be playing with toy guns in this house, no matter who your father is. Is being a mobster genetic? (flips through magazines and looks at the bottle of pre-natal vitamins. There is a knock at the door. She quickly hides the magazines and vitamins but misses one of the magazines – it sits on the floor in the middle of the room. It is Sonny at the door)

Alexis: Is there a problem with the contracts that I can help you with?

Sonny: No, no, they can wait. Something's not right with you. And you know what? Whatever it is, I can help you.