Mike: Andy, what's everyone doing here? Is Katie okay?
Andy: I'm gonna go let the doctor know you're here.
Mike: Andy.(Andy disappeared and Pam approached Mike) Pam, what's going on?
Pam: There's a problem with the baby.
Mike: A problem? What kind of problem?
Pam: The baby's heart beat has dropped. They don't know why and they aren't sure if it's going to make it. (The doctor showed up with a small, but not pleasant, smile)
Dr. Miller (Shaking hands with Mike): I'm Dr. Miller. I've been taking care of your wife since she got here.
Mike: Dr. Miller, what's going on?
Dr. Miller: Your wife has dilated 3 centimeters. We've been monitoring the baby and its heart beat has dropped. We stopped your wife's labor, but we think it's going to be a matter of time before we have to let her deliver.
Mike: But she's been healthy since the beginning. What could have happened?
Dr. Miller: I don't know, Mike.
Mike: Can I see Katie?
Dr. Miller: Yeah. C'mon! (Mike followed the doctor down the long hall. Once they got to Katie's room, he hesitated but walked in with a forced smile) I'll let you be with her.
Mike: Thanks. (The doctor disappeared) Hi baby! (Katie wouldn't talk to Mike) What?
Katie: You disappeared on me without telling me where you were going!
Mike: I'm sorry. I had a lot on my mind and I needed to talk to my mother about it.
Katie: You had to go all the way to Texas to talk to her? (Mike didn't answer her) What is it that's bothering you so bad that you had to drive to your mother's?
Mike: I.I can't tell you.
Katie: If you can't talk to me about what's bothering you, then maybe we don't have a marriage.
Mike: This is not something I can talk to just anyone about, Kate. And right now, my problems are not the concern; you are. (The doctor returned)
Dr. Miller: Katie? Mike? I want to discuss an option with you about the baby.
Mike: We're listening.
Dr. Miller: Katie's gonna have to stay in the hospital for a few days or more but I want to do what you call a c-section on her. It's where we go in and open your wife up to take the baby out.
Mike: No. The only reason she's in here to begin with is because I wasn't home. Otherwise we wouldn't be here at all. We don't believe in doctors or hospitals.
Dr. Miller: Mike, it's either I do that or you could lose both your wife and the baby.
Mike: No. I'm sorry but as soon as Katie is able, we're leaving and going home.
Dr. Miller (Sighing): I'll be back. (Dr. Miller walked into the hall where Mike's family was. Everyone stood up)
Davy: What's wrong?
Dr. Miller: I've got a problem. The only way I'm going to be able to save the baby's life is by doing what you call a c-section. But Mike just told me that they don't believe in it and as soon as Katie was ready to leave, they were going home.
Pam: That's because of our beliefs. I think I can take care of this problem. Can you give me a minute?
Dr. Miller: Yeah. (Pam went back the hallway to Katie's room)
Micky: Did you find out why the baby is having this problem?
Dr. Miller: No, but I have my suspicions. I think the baby's umbilical cord is wrapped around its neck. If I don't get to it soon, the baby will die. I don't want to scare Kate so that's why I haven't told her or Mike about it.
Peter: Well if anyone can talk to Mike, it's Pam. She always could get Mike to come to reason with things.
Davy: How did she do that, anyway? `Cuz I never could get him to reason with me.
Peter: That's because you aren't a cute red-headed woman with hazel eyes that melt your heart.
Janelle: What happened between dad and Pam anyway?
Andy: That's easy; he was never faithful to her. They got married too young and then he got in with these three.
Micky: Now just a minute, Andy! We didn't cause him to do it.
Andy: Micky, you three were single. Dad was married. Once he got in with you three, he began to think he was single again and that's when it started.
Davy: Your father had a mind of his own Andrew. Don't go blaming us for it.
Andy: I'm not gonna talk anymore about this with you three because I don't wanna get into a fight here. The point is dad was never faithful to my mother. My mom only put up with it because she loved him and hoped that he would come to his senses and stop doing it.
Janelle: Dad wouldn't do that to our mother, would he?
Andy: No, Jan. He really loves your mom. You have nothing to worry about.
Janelle: Good.
(Pam arrived in Katie's room and saw tears in both their eyes.)
Pam: Guys, can I talk to you?
Mike: Hi Pammy! (Pam walked into the room) What's up?
Pam: I know what we believe, but when it comes to a serious situation like this, I don't think Jesus would mind if you had a little help with it. Katie needs the surgery to have the baby and the baby needs a chance at life.
Mike: But it goes against everything we believe in.
Pam: I know, Mike, but I even think your own mother would tell you the same thing. We'll pray for Katie and then I think you should let the doctor do his job.
Mike (Sighing): All right.
Katie: Pam, how do you do that?
Pam: Do what?
Katie: Get Mike to give in like that?
Pam (Smiling): It's an old trick of mine; right Mike? (Mike just gave her a small smile and didn't answer her) Do you want me to pray? (Mike nodded and Pam prayed for Katie, the baby and for Mike)
Mike (Feeling a peace inside): Thanks, Pammy.
Pam: Welcome. Good luck, Katie. We'll be right out here if you need us.
Katie: Thanks.
(Pam returned to the lobby with a smile on her face.)
Davy (Seeing the smile on Pam's face): You did it, didn't ya? You got Mike to give in. (Pam just smiled)
Micky: You're good, Pam! Even Peter, here, could never get Mike to do that. And Peter's the only one Mike ever listens to in our group.
Pam: There's nothing to it, Micky. All ya have to do is talk on Mike's level.
Peter: That'd be a little hard for Davy to do! (They all snickered)
Davy: All right, all right! Enough with the short jokes Peter!
Dr. Miller: So you got him to agree to the c-section?
Pam: Yes. I think it's safe for you to go talk to him.
Dr. Miller: Thank you.
Pam: Welcome.
Clairice: Dr. Miller? Is it okay for me and Janelle to go see our mother now?
Dr. Miller: Sure. Follow me! (The two girls followed the doctor to their mother's room) Did you decide what you're gonna do?
Mike: Yes. We decided to allow you to deliver the baby. But after you do it, both Katie and the baby will go home with me and recover there. I will hire me someone to care for the both of them.
Dr. Miller: But Mike, the baby is only seven months along.
Mike: That is my final word. Either you take it or not at all.
Dr. Miller: All right. But you have to agree to let Katie and the baby stay in the hospital for at least two days. It's just to make sure she'll be okay at home.
Mike (Gritting his teeth): Fine. But no longer than two days. (The doctor left)
Katie: Hi girls!
Janelle (Hugging her mom): Hi mom!
Clairice (Hugging her mom next): Hi, mommy!
Janelle: How are you feeling?
Katie: A little better. The doctor stopped the labor so I'm a little more comfortable than I was earlier.
Clairice: The doctor said something about you having to have surgery. You scared?
Katie: I am a little bit. I've never had surgery before.
Mike: I thought you two were told to stay home?
Janelle: We were worried about mom! We just had to come be with her!
Mike: You two violated a direct order from me.
Clairice: Andy's the one that brought us here!
Mike: We'll talk about this when I get home.
Clairice: Can we stay for a few more minutes, daddy?
Mike: I guess so; but as soon as I get home, expect to be in major trouble with me.
Katie: Mike, don't be so hard on them. They were worried about me and I'm kind of glad they're here. C'mere you two! (They hugged their mother. The others filtered into Katie's room right then to give her their support; smiling) Hi everyone!
Peter (Handing her flowers): These are for you, Katie.
Katie (Smelling them): Awe, Peter! Thank you. (She gave him a hug) They're beautiful.
Davy: I picked them out.
Mike: Why, so you could take all the credit?
Davy: You still sore about earlier?
Mike: Well what do you expect? You kicked me out of the group.
Davy: That's because I was cross with you for being a quitter.
Mike: I'll tell you why later; if you still want me in the group that is.
Davy (Smiling): We wouldn't know what to do without ya, mate! (They shook hands)
Micky: Awe man! You spoiled my plans!
Mike: What plans?
Micky: I came up with a plan to get you back in with us. Now I can't use the plan.
Mike: That's just as well 'cuz every time you have a plan, it backfires. (Micky jokingly hit Micky and laughed with the others)
Micky (Looking at his watch): Hey Dave? We have to get goin'. We have to meet with that guy about a back-up band.
Mike: Do you need me?
Davy: No, we'll be okay.
Micky: We'll call you later.
Peter: Yeah; you just concentrate on Katie and the baby.
Mike: Thanks; you guys are the best friends anyone could ask for.
Davy: Cheers. (The three Monkees left the hospital)
Andy: Dad, is there anything you or Katie need?
Mike: No, we're good son.
Pam: What about something to eat?
Mike: I'm not hungry right now. Thanks Pammy.
Pam: Welcome. (Pam and Andy hugged Mike and Katie) Mike? Do you want me to keep your girls for a couple of days?
Mike: That's up to Katie.
Katie: I don't mind.
Andy: Cool! (To the girls) We'll have so much fun together.
Clairice: As long as you don't scare me anymore, we'll be just fine.
Mike: You two behave for Pam.
Janelle: We will. (The girls hugged their parents; to her mom) Get some rest okay?
Katie: I will. I love you girls.
Janelle: We love too. Bye!
Clairice: Bye. (The two girls left with Pam and Andy)
Mike: Get some rest, babe.
Katie: I can't rest in this place. I hate hospitals about as much as you hate being in them.
Mike: Just try, okay? I'll sit right here beside you in case you need me. (Mike watched his wife drift off to sleep and his thoughts made him smile while looking at her. For the moment, he had forgotten all about his `bad memory.')