EPISODE 1/19/01
Katie Tells Simon She Is Pregnant

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JANUARY 19, 2001

Scene 1:
Location: Burt's Garage

MRS KATIE FRASIER AND SIMON FRASIER

> >> Katie: Simon? Hello. Say something, please. Anything at all.
> >> Simon: Congratulations seem a bit out of order. Are you really --
> >> Katie: Pregnant? Yeah, I'm afraid so.
> >> Simon: But I don't get it. I mean, how could this happen?
> >> Katie: Well, the way Mrs. Bagley explained it in the fifth grade, the guy takes his --
> >> Simon: I'm serious, Katie. How could this happen to us!
> >> Katie: Well, it's not like we never made love. I was the girl in the red dress. You were the guy who threw out the condom -- ring a bell?
> >> Simon: Yeah, but that was, that was one time. I mean, I know it could happen, but, please, what are the odds?
> >> Katie: Well, old Bagley used to say, "One night can change the rest of your life." You never think anyone that age could actually know anything about sex, but it looks like this time she was right on the money.
> >> Simon: Yeah, yeah, "one night." And this was supposed to be the night to change mine.
> >> Katie: Change it? How? Look, Simon, I know that this is kind of a shock.
> >> Simon: No, you don't know, Katie. You don't know at all.

Scene 2:
Location: Burt's Garage

SIMON FRASIER AND MRS KATIE FRASIER

> >> Simon: All right. So you're absolutely, 100% sure?
> >> Katie: Yes, I'm sure.
> >> Simon: All right, right, right -- so then you must have taken one of those home pregnancy tests then?
> >> Katie: No, I didn't -- Simon, I'm pregnant.
> >> Simon: But that -- that time that we --
> >> Katie: That we slept together.
> >> Simon: Yes! Yes. That was only once, and it was a long time ago. I > mean, how come you're only just figuring this out now?
> >> Katie: Well, I didn't feel any differently for so long. And I've never been the kind of girl that you can set your calendar to. I'm very irregular. I miss months all the time. And I spotted, so I thought everything was fine. I'm sorry, Simon. I know this is the worst thing that could happen.
> >> Simon: Okay, but it's not definite. It's not definite. I mean, you haven't taken the test.
> >> Katie: No, it is definite. I saw a doctor today. And he confirmed it.
> >> Simon: Wait a minute. You got an appointment to see a doctor in the time between now and when I left here with Lily?
> >> Katie: Uh, no, I made the appointment weeks ago -- when I first felt that something might not be right.
> >> Simon: Uh-huh, right. Okay, well I'd like to talk to Dr. -- what's his name?
> >> Katie: Oh, this is gonna sound so lame. But I don't remember.
> >> Simon: Right, so this doctor has just told you that you are pregnant after having had sex only once in your life and you can't remember his name?
> >> Katie: No. I know, it sounds crazy, but -- I had never heard of him before. He's not local. I got him out of the Peoria phonebook.
> >> Simon: Peoria? Why Peoria instead of Oakdale?
> >> Katie: I did it for you.
> >> Simon: Me? Why me? Why, why?
> >> Katie: You can't throw a brick in this town without hitting a gossip. I just didn't want the ladies who lunch to have too much to chew over.
> >> Simon: All right, then let me get this whole thing straight. You, a very bright very detail-conscious woman, have somehow escaped realizing that she's 2.5 months pregnant. But a doctor, some nameless doctor who practices out of town, has confirmed this "fact"! All right, am I missing anything here?
> >> Katie: Trust, maybe! You sound like you don't believe me.
> >> Simon: Yeah, well that's right. Yeah, that's exactly how it sounded. Do you wanna know why? Because I don't.
> >> Katie: Oh. Oh -- I think I'm gonna be sick.

Scene 3:
Location: Burt's Garage

SIMON FRASIER AND MRS KATIE FRASIER

[Katie puts eye drops in her eyes to simulate tears and walks to meet Simon]
> >> Simon: Are you all right?
> >> Katie: I'm sorry I ruined your life, Simon. This was just as much of a surprise to me, though. This is the last thing I ever expected.
> >> Simon: Here, sit down. Can I get you something to drink, a cup of water, a cup of tea or something?
> >> Katie: No, the only thing that you can do is believe me. Everybody else in this town thinks that lying is my hobby. I always thought that you knew who I really was.
> >> Simon: I'm not doubting you. It's just that if you are really pregnant that just changes -- that changes a lot of lives. You know, I need to know if there's a chance that you might of made a mistake. Can't you see? That's why I have to ask you these hard questions. Even if it means hurting your feelings.
> >> Katie: I only wanted you to be happy, Simon. I know you love Lily. I don't want to take that away from you two. But I'm not the bad guy here. I married you so you could stay in Oakdale and I've understood about you and Lily the whole time, even though it means I could go to jail if the I.N.S. find out. I just want you to trust me and understand that I'm your friend.
> >> Simon: And I just find it hard to believe that we could make love once and this could be the result!
> >> Katie: I gave you a condom, Simon. And you threw it out! And you're blaming me now? What? You think that I trapped you with this? I didn't --
> >> Simon: You're right. You're right. I'm sorry. You're absolutely right. I'm being completely selfish.
> >> Katie: No, no, maybe I was being selfish 2.5 Months ago when I didn't tell you to stop making love to me. It's just I wanted my first time to be with someone sweet and kind --
> >> Simon: Oh, please, please, don't say anymore. Oh, I can't believe this.
> >> Katie: Look, I don't know if this is the right time to say this, but - even though I'm scared, I'm happy, too. That was a wonderful night. And if we conceived a baby from it, it'll be a wonderful child, too.
> >> Simon: Katie, what about our lives? You know, our futures?
> >> Katie: You don't have to look at this the way I do. That night meant different things to both us and I'm carrying this baby in my body. You're not carrying it in yours, okay? So whatever decision you make, it's fine with me. I'll take care of this baby and I'll never, ever resent you.
> >> Simon: No. Look, we -- you didn't get pregnant alone. So there's no way I'm gonna let you go through this thing alone.
> >> Katie: And I'm not gonna let this baby take over your life.
> >> Simon: Things are just supposed to be different. You know, I was going to --
> >> Katie: Oh, that's right, you came in with something to tell me, didn't you? And I never let you get it out. What was it? What did you wanna tell me?

Scene 4:
Location: Burt's Garage

SIMON FRASIER AND MRS KATIE FRASIER

> >> Simon: No big news. I just knew you were upset when and I left here with Lily and I -- wanted you to know that I won't let you down. If the doctor is right and you really are pregnant, then that's my responsibility, too. And I'll get used to it, I just need a little time.
> >> Katie: Okay.
> >> Simon: So --
> >> Katie: So.
> >> Simon: Yeah, a baby. So you're feeling all right? That nausea, is that --
> >> Katie: That's morning sickness. I thought it was the flu at first.
> >> Simon: Right, so a twenty-four hour bug is out of the question?
> >> Katie: Yeah. Sorry.
> >> Simon: So when's the baby due?
> >> Katie: Ah, due?
> >> Simon: Yeah. I mean, doctors can figure that sort of stuff out now these days.
> >> Katie: I know. I forgot to ask.
> >> Simon: You did? Why?
> >> Katie: The baby will come, Simon. Don't worry.
> >> Simon: Well, I'd better get back to work. If I start pulling down some overtime now, maybe I'll have enough money to pay the doctor when you deliver. I gotta get out of here. Look, I'll be back in a while. I just need to -

MRS KATIE FRASIER ALONE

> >> Katie: Okay, no problem. I'll see you later. Um, due date, symptoms -- there's got to be more to this throwing up. And what was the other thing? Right -- a doctor. [Katie calls Henry and gets his machine] Henry, are you there? Pick up if you're there. Okay, well, this is a very important message so listen carefully. Your plan is working just pretty good, except for I do need that doctor ASAP. Oh, and he's gotta be practicing in Peoria. Sorry.

KATIE CALLS MARGO HUGHES AT HER HOME .

> >> Katie: Hi, Margo, it's Katie. Can I come over? .
> >> Margo: Why? What's wrong? .
> >> Katie: Nothing. Nothing. I just need to talk to my big sis'. Is that okay? .
> >> Margo: Um, yeah, sure, yeah, I'll be here. .
[Katie hangs up] .

MRS KATIE FRASIER ALONE .

> >> Katie: Forget an Endicott. I deserve an Oscar. .

Scene 5:
LILY SNYDER ON THE PHONE WITH SIMON FRASIER WHO IS CALLING FROM A PAY PHONE

> >> Lily: Hello?
> >> Simon: Lily, it's me, I'm sorry it took so long. Look, I talked to Katie. I don't -- I don't even know how to tell you this.
> >> Lily: I'm glad that you called. I'd really like to know how your meeting went, but I'm out at the farm with Holden and Luke, eating. I'll be home later. Can you call me then?
> >> Simon: No! Listen, I'm sorry, this can't wait. There's a problem.
> >> Lily: What do you mean?
> >> Simon: Katie's pregnant -- with my with my child.


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