Kathy’s Found a Home

INT. KATHY’S HOSPITAL ROOM - NIGHT

KATHY is sat up in her bed, baby MICHELLE is sleeping beside her. Kathy is sitting stiffly, staring at Michelle, she’s exhausted, but can’t stop looking. JUDY walks in, starting her night shift.

Judy: Hello you. What are you doing up? It’s rather late.

Kathy: Couldn’t sleep.

Judy: Is this your baby girl?

Kathy: Yeah. Michelle.

Judy: She’s beautiful. Has her father been in to see her yet?

(Kathy shifts uncomfortably, looking away).

Kathy: He’s uhh… not around…

Judy: Oh, I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to pry.

Kathy: No, it’s… it’s okay.

Judy: You look exhausted, Katherine. You should get some sleep. You’ve just had a baby.

Kathy: I can’t. What if Michelle needs me in the night?

Judy: She’s got me. That’s what I’m here for.

Kathy: But I can’t let you do that. She’s my baby. My responsibility.

Judy: Katherine, you are both MY responsibility. I’m here to look after you and Michelle.

(Judy gently guides Kathy’s head back).

Judy: You need sleep.

Kathy: What if I wake up in the night?

Judy: I’ll be right here beside you.

(Judy gently takes Kathy’s hand).

Judy: That’s a promise. Now, go to sleep.

(Judy strokes Kathy’s hair).