M'Lynn:
We have this new psychiatrist that comes in two days a week and of course I pick her name out of the grab bag, I have to pick something up for her tomorrow. Would you put that on the list, I have no idea what to get your father. What's Jackson giving you, do you know?
Shelby:
Furniture.
M'Lynn:
Furniture, well, my. Must be nice to be married to a rich lawyer. What's it for, the living room?
Shelby:
No, for the nursery.
[seeing M'Lynn's stricken look]
Shelby:
We wanted to tell you when you and daddy were together, but you're never together so it's every man for himself. I'm pregnant.
M'Lynn:
I realize that.
Shelby:
Well is that it? Is that all you're gonna say?
M'Lynn:
What do you want me to say?
Shelby:
Well, something along the lines of congratulations.
M'Lynn:
Congratulations.
Shelby:
Would it be too much to ask for a little excitement, not too much I wouldn't want you to break a sweat or anything. It's in July. Oh Mama, you have to help me plan. We're gonna get a new house. Jackson and I are going house hunting next week. Jackson loves to hunt for anything.
M'Lynn:
What does Jackson say about all of this?
Shelby:
He's so excited. He says he doesn't care whether it's a boy or a girl, but I know he really wants a son so bad he can taste it. He's really cute about the whole thing. It's all he can talk about: Jackson Latree, Jr.
M'Lynn:
Does he ever? Listen, I mean when doctors and specialists give you advice. Does he listen? I know you never do, does he? Huh? What? Well, I guess since he doesn't have to carry the baby it really isn't any of his concern.
Shelby:
Mama, I want a child.
M'Lynn:
What about adoption? You've filled out all the applications.
Shelby:
Mama, no judge is gonna give a baby to someone with my medical records. Jackson even put out feelers about buying one.
M'Lynn:
People do it all the time.
Shelby:
Listen to me. I want a child of my own. I think it would help things a lot.
M'Lynn:
I see.
Shelby:
Mama, you worry too much. In fact I never worry 'cause I always know you're worried enough for the both of us. Jackson and I have given this a lot of thought.
M'Lynn:
Has he really? Well, there's a first time for everything.
Shelby:
Don't start on Jackson.
M'Lynn:
Your poor body has been through so much. Why would you deliberately do this to yourself?
Shelby:
Diabetics have healthy babies all the time.
M'Lynn:
You are special Shelby. There are limits to what you can do.
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05/03/2025 alle ore 08:55