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WOMAN: Almost there.

OK, oh, it's good.

MAN: Honey, I need the doctor.

WOMAN: Oh, ow.

MAN: What do you mean
he's not available?

No, no, no, no.

Stop.

I don't-- I don't
want his partner.

No, I'm in the
middle of nowhere.

Take a deep breath.

We took five years and a small
fortune to conceive this baby.

I want him delivered by the
doctor who got us pregnant, OK?

He's not going
to make it on time.

Honey, it's going to be fine.

I'm sure they deliver
babies just as well

here as they do in the city.

Ow.

Ow.

That was a good one.

Great.

- Hold on, hold on.
- OK, OK, OK, OK.

Come on.

OK.

Oh yeah.

It's a good time for a baby.

Watch your step.

You OK?

My shoes are squishy.

Oh my god.

NURSE: Doctor, Doctor 120.

Well, you have
a little problem.

I'm afraid your
baby's in distress.

What?

You'll both be fine, but
we'll have to do a C-section.

Nancy, prep the OR.

Mrs. Barlow, we're
going to sedate you.

Mr. Barlow, you'll be more
comfortable waiting outside.

Push.

Push.

[groans]

I am pushing!

Come on, baby.

You wanted it early.

Push.

[yells]

DOCTOR: Oh, we're crowning.

We're crowning.
Come on, push.

I'm coming.

DOCTOR: Push.

That's it.

That's it.

Push.

Keep up the pressure, come on.

Here we go.

Here we go.

Hey, how you doing?

Sure thing.

Birthing room C.

DOCTOR: Leave that.

Jimmy, I need you in the OR.

- Yeah, just one second.
- Now.

Uh, yeah.

OK, I'm coming.

Congratulations.

Beautiful healthy boy.

[sobbing]

Oh my god.

All right, let's do an APGAR.

When can we see him?

We're just going to
clean them up for you, Mom.

Where are they taking him?

It's OK, sweetie.

They're just going
to clean him up.

Isn't he beautiful?

Honey?

How's the baby?

He's loud, red, and hungry.

He?

It's a he.

Ow.

They'll be bringing him in
for feeding in a few minutes.

You OK?

It hurts.

I want to see him.

I want to count his
fingers and his toes.

He's perfect.

He looks like you.

He's the most beautiful
baby in the world.

I love you.

I called Mom and Dad.
Mom's coming by.

Great.

Do you want me to see if
I can find Darryl for you?

No.

No, I don't.

OK.

I'll see you later.

Thank you.

Hey, congratulations.

I think we're roomies.

Great.

Don't worry, I'll
get you a private room.

Thank you.

[baby crying]

[knocks]

Hi.

I'm Linda Wells.

I'd like to see my baby.

Oh, of course.

Heavens, it's been
busy around here.

Two babies in 10 minutes.

Look at you, little guy.

I don't--

I don't think that's my baby.

NURSE: Of course he is.

No.

My baby was all
red and splotchy.

Well, then he cleaned
up very well, didn't he?

Didn't you?

[cries]

Shh, shh.

It's just that it doesn't look
like the baby that the doctor--

Every new mother's
worst fear is

that her baby's been switched.

It's normal.

He's yours.

See?

It's OK, baby.

It's OK, baby.

It's OK, my darling baby.

Mrs. Wells.

Thank you.

You're just in time for lunch.

Geez.

My afterbirth looked
more appetizing.

Thank goodness my husband
insisted on bringing me

something from the city.

Wow, what a guy.

Went all the way into
town just to get you food.

Oh well, we live in the city.

We were out here antiquing
when I went into labor.

Surprise, surprise.

Were you early?

Yeah, three weeks.

I'm Linda Wells.

This is Luke.

Sarah Barlow.

That's Morgan.

So where's your husband?

I haven't met him yet.

Oh, I'm not married.

To Milford's best-looking,
most irresponsible guy.

The baby thing he wasn't into.

Did he know about Luke?

Sure.

It's why he left town.

Anyway, I've got a great family.

And Luke won't lack for
love, that's for sure.

Have you tried nursing yet?

Yeah, yeah.

I think it's going OK.

Although my lactation consultant
won't come all the way out here.

Your what?

Lactation consultant.

You know, for helping
with the breastfeeding.

Oh.

I never knew babies
needed help with breasts.

I'm starving.

I'm going to check out
the vending machine.

Do you mind watching
her for a few minutes?

Oh, I don't think so.

He's OK.
He's sleeping.

I just nursed him.

Yeah, but I'm not
really comfortable with--

I'll be right back, you know.

And the nurse is
just a button away.

OK?

Congratulations.

Yeah.

Congratulations to you, too.

Smells good.

Look what I have.

Oh, thank you, honey.

Hey.

Sorry I couldn't do anything
about the room, sweetheart.

Oh, it's OK.

She's, um, interesting.

Yeah.

Yeah, we're fine.

Why don't you go say
hello to Mr. Morgan there?

Look at the little man.

Finally did it.

We're a family.

Little man.

[cries]

I think she
shouldn't have left.

Hey.

Oh.

Honey, look.

He's really cute.

Look, he's dancing.

Soft and smooth and pink.

Yeah.

How come we got the
red and wrinkled one?

Morgan is beautiful.

I know, just kidding.

You should pick him up.

You think?

OK.

He misses his mommy.

OK.

Come here.

Hey.

OK.

Your mom is going
to be right back.

There you go.

There you go.

There you go, Luke.

You're all dressed up
and ready to go home.

OK.

I'm going to go
pull the car around.

OK.

Can you take this down, Mom?

Oh, lovey, lovey.

Bye-bye, Sarah.

Well, we should stay
in touch, you know.

Yeah, absolutely.

I mean, we have
so much in common.

Well, you know, we're
both new mothers.

Mothers of baby boys

Well, you know,
call us anytime.

We're in the book.

Ready to go, Ms. Wells?

Your ride's here.

OK.

Bye.

Bye, Morgan.

Bye.

I never thought I'd
be back in this room.

It's just for a few months, Mom.

I promise.

Stay as long as
you want, honey.

Judy, look at all this stuff.

Are you sure?

Yeah, of course.

Terry and I have
changed our last diaper.

Luke, you have the best
auntie and grandma in the world.

Dad.

Come here and look
at your new grandson.

I told Linda you'd set
up the crib this weekend.

I will when I can get to it.

I do believe he has
your stubborn chin, Bert.

I'm going to go
mow before supper.

He'll come around.

I think before Luke
goes to college.

No one can resist a
baby for long, honey.

Now we're feeling
confident enough

to withstand even a two-point
rise in the interest rate.

Well, I'm sure
glad to hear that.

[phone rings]

Excuse me.

I'm sorry.

Hello?

TRACY [ON PHONE]: Mr. Barlow,
I'm sorry to interrupt.

Yeah.
Tracy, what is it?

What's going on?

Would he take his bottle?

He's just a little fussy.

Right.

We'll be home soon.

OK.

I'm sorry, but we have to go.

No, I understand.

That's OK.

Honey, I'm sure we can stay
until we finish our visit.

No, you see, he's with the
babysitter for the first time.

Well, that's fine.

Just, you two go on ahead.

Thank you.

It was so nice to see you again.

We understand.

Claire, Doug, I--

no, don't get up.

We'll finish this at the
golf course on Sunday.

Sounds good.
Good to see you.

Bye-bye.

[baby crying]

It's OK.

Mama's got you.

Mama's got you.

Yeah, there you go.

[shushes]

I bet you it's
another ear infection.

Did you call the doctor?

I left him a page.

I never should have
gone out tonight.

Honey, he was
fine when we left.

He looks all right.

He's not all right now.

Honey, we can't not go out
because Morgan might get sick.

Well, if that's what
it takes to protect him,

that's what I'm going to do.

OK.

TV]: It's a beautiful
day for baseball here.

Zach, share your
toys with Luke.

OK.

Hey.

You better get those photos
labeled and into an album,

Linda.
- I know, I know.

Come on.

You think you won't forget.

But trust me, you will.

What?

Nothing.

But Judy's right, though.

You will forget.

I wonder how
that baby's doing.

What baby?

The baby that was born
the same day as Luke.

Morgan, that was his name--

Morgan Barlow.

Hey, here comes your sketti.

Here we go, Morgan.

- Beautiful.
- Thank you.

There you go.

This lamb smells so good.

Say thank you.

Morgan's grown so much.

[phone rings]

Yeah, he's my big boy.

I'll take that.

Everything is so beautiful.

This looks good.

Hello?

Hi.

Is that Sarah?

SARAH: Yes, it is.

Who's this?

Hi, Sarah.

This is Linda Wells.

Remember me?

We had our babies at the
hospital the same day.

And I shared a room with you.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, I remember you.

I just wanted to say
Happy Mother's Day.

I was looking at some old
pictures of the hospital.

I don't know, I just
thought about you.

Well, that's
very sweet of you.

How is-- oh, Luke, right?

How's he doing?

He's great.

He's just jabbering
a mile a minute.

How's Morgan?

Morgan's ready for
his own talk show.

Linda, I'm right in the middle
of eating, so I have to go.

Oh, God, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I just-- I don't know.

I just want to say hi.

And if you're ever in the
neighborhood, antique shopping.

Yeah, definitely.

We'll give you a call.

All right, you take care
and have a good holiday, OK?

Bye.
- OK.

Bye.

Hey, guess who that was.

That was Linda Wells,
the woman I shared

the room with at the hospital--

the kind of kooky one.

Yeah, I remember
the kooky one.

What did she you want?

She just wanted to say hi,
wish us happy Mother's Day,

and find out how
Morgan is doing.

Oh, he's doing great.

- Yes, he is.
- OK, he's your napkin.

What are you eating?

You're eating some treats.

So I have a little toast to
important women in our lives--

mothers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

I know mom and dad
would really miss Luke.

I become so dependent on them.

I just-- I think it's
time for me to move out.

Well, do you think you
can afford it on your own?

I've been saving up.

I was thinking about selling
my picture frames here.

I think with money with the
shop, I can pull it off.

Do you guys want
to get an ice cream?

Yeah!

Let's go get a
big, fat ice cream.

I'll get you one.

- I'll be over here.
- OK.

Come on, you guys.

Let's go get ice cream.

Yeah, they're fairly
easy to care of, actually.

Are the bonsais very small?

Or do I have to--

No, no.

A bonsai, by nature, is--

Those would have had some
big mothers if somebody

hadn't stunted their growth.

Hey, Linda.

When did you get back?

About a week ago.

Were you in New Mexico?

Yeah, for a little while.

Why did you come back?

My uncle's retiring.

I'm buying his excavating
business, me and the bank--

mostly the bank.

A lot of responsibility.

I mean, for a guy like me?

People change, Linda.

Not you.

I mean, you hardly
changed at all.

You still look great.

You used to be a better liar.

Aren't you even going
to ask about him?

He's almost two years old.

His name is Luke.

He's right over there.

Oh, I was getting you.

I almost didn't come
back when my uncle called.

I almost told him to forget it.

See, all those years
we were together,

I told you straight, no kids.

Right from the
start, I told you.

I know what you told me.

And I didn't get
pregnant on purpose.

But once I was, there was no
way I was going to give him up.

He doesn't even
look anything like me.

What are you talking about?

Of course, he does.

No.

No, he doesn't.

I mean, I don't know who all
you've been sleeping with.

Straight to hell,
Darryl Moncton.

Linda, sorry.

I just want you to stop
telling people I'm his father.

You can't force
anyone to take a blood

test to determine paternity.

But if you ask and he refuses--

Well, that would be
bad for him, right?

Right.

And then, any proceeding
to determine paternity,

the court can use his refusal
as evidence against him.

In fact, he can be ruled
to be the father based

on non-genetic evidence alone.

So it's in Darryl's best
interest to take the test.

I've saved a
little money so you

can tell him I'll pay for it.

I'll call him today.

And make it really clear.

I don't want anything from
him-- no money, no help.

I just want it on record
that he's Luke's father.

Linda, the hell are
you trying to prove?

I want Luke to know
who his father is.

So does everybody else.

Well, you ain't getting
any money out of me.

Well, if you had any,
I wouldn't want it.

Did my lawyer tell you that?

He told me.

I just want to hear from you.

Well, so now you have it.

Now, I have.

So if I take this test, that's
the end of it, no matter what

the results?

You put that in writing?

You bet I will.

You and I both know what
the results are going to be.

Yeah.

It's a little more
complicated than we thought.

Well, did he play
some trick and switch

blood on us or something?

The lab looked
at genetic markers

for you and Darryl and Luke.

Now, this DNA thing,
it's in three parts, so--

Can you just read
the results, please?

OK.

"If all evidence in this
case were equally balanced

for and against paternity,
there is a 99.87%

probability that
Darryl Moncton is

not the father of Luke Wells."

- What?
- Wait.

That's impossible.

Hold on.

There's more.

"There is a 99.93% probability
that Linda Wells is

not the mother of Luke Wells."

What?

All I can figure is that
they muddled the test somehow.

Yeah, they did.

You're going to
have to take it again.

With his net in one hand and
his flashlight in the other,

he tried to move silently
on the fallen leaves.

He winced as he crunched
beneath his feet.

Crunch.

Crunch.

Bath time.

We're almost finished.

I'll bring him up in a minute.

The strange creature looked
up, his beady eyes shining.

The fish's nose
is in the wheel.

- You do it.
- He's in the wheel.

Is that blue?

Good job.

He's in the wheel.

Good job.

[phone rings]

James Barlow.

Who?

- Wow.
- Morgan?

Morgan?
- Yes, sir.

But who is this?

Wait, wait, wait a second.

What are you saying?

Yeah, you know what?

I'll have my attorney call you.

What's going on?

It's Morgan.

What are you talking about?

There-- maybe there's
a mix up at the hospital.

Hospital?

In Milford where he's born.

Who was that on the phone?

It was the attorney for the
woman you shared the room with.

She thinks they switched babies.

She took a blood test.

She thinks Morgan
may not be her son.

Honey.

It never occurred to
me, not for a second,

that there would be some kind
of a mix up at the hospital

that, they would
switch the babies.

I mean, look at him.

Look at the shape of his
head and his eyebrows.

They're yours.

I know.

Did you ever doubt for one
second that Morgan is our son?

Of course not, never.

It can't be true.

It just-- it can't be true.

Why would they lie?

Why would they call us and lie?

Jimmy, you got to do
something about this.

We are a family.

You can't let this happen.

Honey, we'll deal with it.

Switch them.

Switch them now, so it won't
be so hard on the boys.

Mom.

I thought about it.

And you have to switch them.

Because if you don't do it now
and you change your mind down

the road, it'll be too late.

You'll be too bonded.

Too bonded?

I'm his mother.

How could I be more bonded?

How could you be more bonded?

I can't get my
mind around this.

I could never give him up--

ever.

Me either.

But aren't you just a little bit
curious about your other child?

Don't you want to see him?

SARAH: Why is she doing this?

Because we might have the
child she gave birth to,

and she might have ours.

No, there's something
else going on here.

I am telling you, this
is about something else.

Sarah.

I saw her at the hospital.

She left me with her child.

She's a complete flake.

Well, of course, she is.

But look, we're not
going to know anything

until we go for the test.

But if it's true, someone
else has our child.

Don't you want to know
about him or see him?

I mean, you held him at
the hospital, remember?

No, no, I have my baby--

the one that I nursed,
the one that I love,

the one that I take
care of when he's sick.

Morgan is my son-- end of story.

[baby crying]

OK.

I know.
I know.

You know what?

Mama's here.

It's just going to be a
little tiny sting, Morgan.

Mrs. Barlow, we draw
blood all the time.

He'll barely feel.

Well, enjoy it.

We will.

We're raking it in.

Pretty nice.

What are you selling them for?

So I can get an apartment
and maybe get a new car.

VW finally croaked.

I was just talking
about the price.

They're marked.

What do you want.

Darryl?

He's a pretty cute kid
even if I'm not his old man.

You may not be his
daddy, but you're

a father, all right, to a kid
in the city named Morgan Barlow.

What are you talking about?

He was born the
same day as Luke.

There was a mix up
in the hospital.

What?

No, no, no, no.

You're trying to tell me the
hospital switched the babies?

Come on, Linda.

Are you serious?

Yes.

Oh, man.

Maybe I hope you got yourself
one hell of a good lawyer

because--

There you go.

Look what you did.

Look what you did.

Big boy.

Round and round.

Dad.

I'll be right back.
Give me a kiss.

Give me a kiss.

What?

Skip to the last two lines.

"There's a 99.87% probability
that Sarah Barlow isn't--"

Well, it says the same thing.

No, I'm the mother of Morgan.

Are you all right?

No.

[phone rings]

Yeah.

Hi, Linda.

Don't talk to her.

Don't talk to her.

Yeah.

I'm just was calling to see
if you got your test results.

Yeah, we did get the results.

They're the same.

Well, sooner or
later, I know you're

going to want to meet Luke.

And I know I really
like to meet Morgan.

Yeah, that--

I think that's
probably a good idea.

We should-- we
should get together.

Well, I'll call you.

Bus 287 from Trent Josephson
in Milford now arriving.

Wow.

This is really
something, isn't it?

Yeah, it is.

Hey, Luke.

Hi, I'm Sarah.

And this is Jim.

And look, this is Morgan.

Morgan, look.

Say hi to Luke, honey.

Hi, Morgan.

I'm Linda.

We have a present for you.

Hi there.

Do we give him his present?

We give him the bear?

Do we give him the bear?

There's a bear, baby.

That's a big bear.

You want the
bear too, sweetie?

Wow, I never realized
you guys were so rich.

This is some house.

Well, it's a
great neighborhood.

Lots of kids?

Yeah, and there's
a really great

park just around the corner.

There's a little league in
soccer when Morgan gets older.

Come on, Luke.

OK.

It's OK, darling.

Oh, it's OK, sweetie.

Look, we're amongst
friends, aren't we?

Come on, sweetie.

Here?

Yeah.

That-- that way.

It's beautiful, huh?

Uh-oh.

Uh-oh, It's like
our house, huh?

Sort of?

Hey, let's go look around.

Wow.

Look at all these toys.

Pretty cool, huh?

[giggle]

Wow.

Wow, huh?

Look at all these amazing toys.

Well, she seems to mean well.

And she seems to love
that little boy as much

as any mother can love a child.

You know what?

I don't know.

She just seems so unworldly.

I mean, I don't
want to sound like--

- You sound like a snob.
- No, no.

You know what I mean.

I know.

We got to try, baby.

She's got our son.

Mama.

Mama.

Mama.

Morgan's really jealous, huh?

All the books say
he's perfectly normal.

Boys get very possessive of
their mother at this age.

It's just early oedipal stage.

Luke doesn't have
any competition.

He's my main squeeze, isn't he?

Aren't you?

Would you like
a glass of wine?

Oh, sure, that would be great.

Mama.

Mama, car.

Oh, nice.

These are-- these
are really pretty.

They're Acoma.

It's a Native American
tribe in the Southwest.

Jimmy went down
there on business.

And I tagged along, and
I did a little shopping.

May I see?

I've always wanted to go to
that part of the country.

Thanks.

I even thought about
moving there someday.

I got you guys a present.

You didn't have to do that.

Oh my gosh.

Oh, this is beautiful.

Look at this.

You can put potpourri or
candy or whatever in there.

I make them.

I sell them too, but not with
pictures of Luke, of course.

It's beautiful, Linda.

Thank you.

You know, I have
some pictures of Morgan

you might like to have.

I would like that.

Thanks.

He was really colicky
for the first four months.

I never got any sleep.

But then, he grew out of it.

And he's OK now.

He's the best.

He's got the best personality.

Morgan had ear infections.

I think every baby has
something to keep their parents

from getting any sleep.

But he's doing just fine.

I just-- I love this age.

He's so verbal.
- Me, too.

I really do.

I love every age.

You're lucky that you
don't have to work.

Yeah, I know.

It must be hard for you
being a single parent.

I don't know what I
would do without my folks.

They're amazing.

I work at my
sister's beauty shop.

And she lets me bring him.

And he loves it.

He loves all the
attention he gets.

Morgan goes to a playgroup
a couple of times a week

to learn socialization skills.

Hey, Morgan.

Do you know what?

I really like the way you're
letting me talk to Linda.

I do.

That's good cooperating.

Give me a kiss.

Mama.

Do you have any apple juice?

Yeah, yeah, I do.

- I can get it.
- No, I'll get it.

You know what?

I dilute it with water.

I'm trying to get Morgan
to his second birthday

without any refined sugar.

She's never had ice cream?

No, no, no, no, no.

He has raisins and apricots.

So should I dilute it?

Yeah, sure.

Dilute it.

OK.

I'm going to be right back, OK?

Hey.

Hi, sweetie pie.

Wow.

There's just so
much to talk about.

I don't even know
where to start.

How about the version birth?

Your version, my version,
and the hospital's version.

I think this is the first
time I've really smiled

since all of this started.

To the boys.

To our boys.

[glass clinking]

Let's go.

Let's go?

Good boy.

Kiss.

How long have you
guys been married?

11 years.

I was a secretary at the
brokerage firm where Jim works.

Thank you.

You waited a long
time to have children.

Well, Jim was traveling
a lot all over the world.

And he wanted me to go with him.

It sounds like a dream life.

Well, when we did decide
to start having a family,

we couldn't get pregnant.

It seems like I went to,
gosh, millions of doctors.

When I finally did get
pregnant, I lost it.

It's awful.

Yeah, yeah, four months.

I wanted to try
again right away.

And we did.

But like the first time,
it just took forever.

I can't believe I let
that nurse convince me.

I mean, I'm usually
so bullheaded,

but she just convinced me that--
- What about me?

I should have known better.

How about those doctors?

I know.

Can you believe this?

They attend the birth.

And then, eight hours later,
they check the babies.

And they don't see
anything different.

- Oh my God.
- I know.

It's amazing.

Sarah, I almost
chickened out coming here.

And I'm really glad we did.

Me, too.

Jim's thinking that maybe we
should consult some experts,

find out what the legal
ramifications are.

I don't know how
you feel about--

He talked to me about
it, and I'm fine with that.

Good.

Linda, I am--

I was wondering, how
do you feel about this?

What do you think we should do?

I don't have a choice.

I want to do what's
best for Luke.

Yeah.

Good.

I recommend
switching them back.

Switch them back.

Don't wait.

Switch them back.

In a year, they'll forget.

He wanted expert opinions.

We got expert opinions.

Maybe we should consider
what they're saying.

What, switching back?

Well, gradually.

I don't know.

Giving birth and being a
parent are two different things.

I don't care what they said.

Yeah, you know what?

We both nursed these
children for over a year.

I have taken care of
Morgan's ear infections.

Colic.

We know what they like, dislike.

We know what they need.

When Morgan looks at
you, what does he call you?

Daddy.

Right.

And for him, I'm mommy.
And for Luke.

Linda is mommy.

To pretend like the last
year and a half didn't happen

is just plain stupid.

All my life, I've listened
to everybody else's opinion

except my own.

But I got to say, I think
those experts are wrong.

I keep praying that I'm not
being selfish about this,

but I really think that
what is best for Morgan

and for Luke is for everything
to stay just the way it is.

I agree.

Jimmy?

All right, let's
go talk to a lawyer.

There are two issues
we need to deal with--

the liability of the hospital,
which is no small thing,

and what to do with the boys.

Oh, we're keeping the
boys we've been raising.

What about Morgan's father?

I'm Morgan's father.

Darryl Moncton is--

he's out of the picture.

OK, then we'll start the
process of two adoptions.

But I suggest we play this
very close to the vest

while we build a case
against the hospital.

And why is that?

Well, initial public opinion
is bound to be positive.

Getting the case to court
is going to take a while.

We don't want to give the
public time to switch sides.

It was good we did this.

Yeah, I'm glad we did.

Yeah.

We'll get them together
for their birthdays.

Absolutely.

And I will call you
as soon as Michael

calls with any information
about the case, OK?

Come on.

We don't want to miss the bus.
- OK.

- OK.
- Goodbye.

Bye.

Thank you.

Bye bye.

Bye, honey.

You better get going.

Say bye bye.

Bye bye.

Bye bye.

Say bye bye.

[phone rings]

Hello.

Hi, it's me.

Hi.
You know what?

I'm going to take
this in the kitchen.

It's Linda.

Luke had a shot today,
and I told her to call.

Oh, how are we ever
going to tell them?

When are we going to tell them?

SARAH [ON PHONE]: I'm going
to go talk to a therapist.

Maybe you should do it too.

Good luck finding
a shrink in Milford.

SARAH [ON PHONE]: So
tell me about the shot.

He did good.
He was OK.

He doesn't have a fever.

And he was pretty brave.

We got to back this
up a little sooner.

Beep, beep, beep,
beep, beep, beep.

Then we're going to go forward.

Beep, beep, beep.

What are you doing?

Hey.

Just hauling some
gravel out here.

Where to?

Where are we
taking this, Luke?

A great imagination.

He probably gets
that from his mother.

I mean, creative.

You know how you've
always been good at making

something out of nothing.

That's why excavations
are the right job for me

because I've always been good
at digging myself into holes.

If daddy knew you were
here, he'd call 911.

I signed the papers today.

I'm now officially
Moncton Excavation.

Good for you.

I thought maybe you might
want to help me celebrate.

Let's go out, get a
bite or something.

Darryl.

Don't say no, Linda.

We go back a long ways.

We spent 10 years together.

Yeah, well, not
10 years in a row.

OK, so maybe it was
a little on and off,

but I can't think of another
living soul I'd rather

be with tonight than you.

I know all the reasons
why I shouldn't go,

but he is the
father of my child,

even if it is all screwed up.

I just think he got to
wonder about his timing is all.

[phone rings]

Hello.
SARAH [ON PHONE]: Hi, it's me.

How are you doing?
How's Luke?

Oh, hi.

He's great.

How's Morgan?

He's fine.

You know what?

We were thinking
about preschools,

and I was wondering
if you checked

out any in your area yet.

No, I haven't.

I was just about to run out.

Wait, hang on,
one second because I

cut out this list of questions
to ask prospective teachers.

And I did some research
into some of the--

Look, I don't think we're
going to be doing preschool.

Really?
Why not?

$400 a month is why not.

Well, I know it's expensive,
but socializing with other kids

is--

Look, Sarah, Luke has cousins.

He socializes with
his cousins for free.

Look, I was really
about to run out.

Can I call you this weekend?

OK, bye.

Great, bye.

Sure.

I made a lot of
mistakes, Linda.

A lot of mistakes,
especially with you.

Darryl, don't even go there.

Why not?

Because as far as
you're concerned,

I've been there, done that.

Well, I was only going to say
how sorry I am for running out

on you and Luke.

And now, I don't really have
any excuses except for maybe

being afraid of responsibility.

I've been thinking about it.

Maybe I'm finally growing up.

Well, it's about
time, don't you think?

We've all agreed to
keep things the way

they are for the boys' sake.

You get along
with these people?

Yeah.

Sarah can be a little uptight,
kind of like a control freak.

It doesn't surprise me.
She's rich.

I mean, rich people
are used to getting

what they wanted, think they
can push the rest of us around.

You want to know what
does surprise me, though?

It's how you been
dealing with all this.

I mean, with everything
that's happening.

I just want to tell
you, I'm impressed.

You knock me out,
but you always have.

Darryl.

No, we can't come
down this weekend.

We both have the flu.

He's just not feeling well.

It's OK, sweetie pie.

Yeah, no, of course, I
took him to a pediatrician.

Sure, he's not as good
as yours, but he's

the best we've got here.

It's all right, darling.

I just-- I don't think
it's a good idea.

I just don't want to
get anybody else sick.

OK, well, wish Morgan a
happy birthday for us.

Yeah, OK.

I'll tell him.

Bye.

She's not going to bring
him down here to visit.

Why not?

Says they've been sick.

You think it's an excuse?

I don't know.

For the last few weeks,
she's been kind of cool.

Maybe we ought to
take a ride out there.

Yeah, we should.

Mom, I can't find
the candles anywhere.

Don't worry, honey.

It's under control.

Look, somebody's
got a present.

It's all for you.

Hi, guys.

Hi.

I hope we're not intruding.

Sarah and James,
what a surprise.

We want to bring
Luke's presents.

Hi, baby boy.

Who's that?

It's them.

Oh, boy

You can hook this
up to a computer.

We don't have a computer.

We weren't-- we weren't
sure, so we brought one.

It's out in the car.

Hey, everybody.

Darryl, you're here.

Me, miss shot at a
free ice cream cake?

Are you kidding?

Where's that birthday boy?

Darryl, what do you want here?

Daddy.

I came to give Luke
his birthday present.

Hey, here you go.

How is that?

All right.

Hey, tough guy.

Happy birthday.

And you must be Morgan.

Wow.

Well, happy birthday to you too.

Sarah, right?

Darryl Moncton,
friend of Linda's.

We know all about you.

James, right?

Yeah, Jim.
Hi.

Jim, nice to meet you.

Yeah.

We should probably talk.

About what?

Well, I know you
people think you

got everything all
worked out here,

but it's one thing
you might overlooked.

It's-- I never
gave up my rights.

You're rights?

What rights would those be?

My parental rights to Morgan.

That's my little boy, my son.

What do you mean your son?

You know exactly what I mean.

He's my kid, my biological son.

I don't want to make a
big deal out of this,

but I never signed
nothing that changed that.

Listen, friend, you
try to pull anything,

you find yourself
in court so fast.

You might want to check your
facts first, pal, before you

go threatening lawsuits.

I can get lawyers too.

Yeah?

And pay for them with what?

The money you think Linda is
going to get from the hospital?

- Let's not get there.
- No, no, no.

He smelled cash.

That's the only
reason he's here.

What are you talking about?

What-- you got to stay
away from my family.

I can't believe
we're doing this.

Come on, Morgan.

We're leaving.

Unbelievable.

Come on.

Sarah.

Sarah.

I don't understand this.

That's the guy who
left you the minute

he found out you were pregnant.

He left you alone
to have a baby,

wouldn't admit that he
was the baby's father.

And now, all of
a sudden, he just

comes waltzing in saying that
he has some say in all of this.

It's not that simple.

I see.

You're seeing him
again, aren't you?

He came crawling back, and you
just let him right back in you.

People change.

I don't believe this.

I don't care what you believe.

All right.

Well, then, what about the boys?

You're always saying
how much you care

about what's right for them.

How is letting this guy back
in your life right for them?

Luke needs a father.

Any father?

Darryl knows
he's made mistakes.

That's an understatement.

Well, maybe we
made mistakes too.

What do you mean?

Maybe we made mistakes
by not switching the boys.

Hey.

You OK, baby?

Yes.

I'm sorry that had to happen.

Linda told me
about those people.

I just can't stand to see
her get pushed around.

That's very
considerate, Darryl.

But how do you figure it's
your place to get involved?

Daddy.

Darryl and I have been seeing
each other for a while.

Well, he's asked me
to live with him--

Luke and I. And we've
agreed to give it a try.

And when were you
going to tell us?

I don't know.

Not today.

Not like this.

I know I was a bit of a jerk,
but I went looking for something

I didn't know I already had.

Linda's willing to take me
back, give me another chance.

I'm just hoping you
guys would do the same

because I'm ready to take
responsibility for my life

finally and for my family.

[music playing]

I can't believe it popped
out of my mouth like that--

what I said about
switching the boys.

Maybe you've been thinking
about it all along inside.

Maybe.

It's funny, but it didn't
really hit me until I saw him.

But Morgan, he's
our flesh and blood.

It's weird.

Do you think it's the
right thing, Darryl?

Switching them?

Maybe right now, I don't know.

It's definitely
something to think about.

What's wrong with
your head, honey?

You have an owie?

Hey, Luke, what do you
say you and me hit the park?

What do you say we hit the park,
let mommy settle this in here?

1, 2, 3.

Say bye, mom.

We'll pick up some chips.

You go to the park.

Go to the park.

See you.

Maybe he wants
his truck, darling.

Come on, let's
grab your truck.

Bye.

How can she not see
what an opportunist he is?

I mean, God, he's
so transparent.

What if they go to court?

What if they get Morgan?

It's not going to happen.

And then, they could
move out of state.

New Mexico, she's
always talking about how

she wants to move there.

Sarah, stop it.

I mean, the guy
living with our son

is more than enough
on our plate.

Honey, our plate is a little
more full than you know.

What do you mean?

I mean, I'm pregnant.

Is this-- no way.

Oh, yeah.

The doctor says it
happens all the time.

No way.
No way.

No, no.
I know, exactly.

No, no, no.

Couples who can't get
pregnant, and they get knocked.

- We did it.
- We did it.

We did it.

Yeah.

Heard anything
from the Barlows?

No.

And I'm sure that Sarah is
just as messed up as I am.

And I can't stop
thinking about Morgan.

And I know she can't stop
thinking about Luke--

what they're doing and
how they're feeling.

What about switching the boys?

Is that still an option?

God, I don't know.

I mean, Darryl's not pressuring
me if that's what you're asking.

I can't believe
he moved in with him

again without even telling me.

You never liked him.

I never liked him
because he's a creep.

Well, that's why
I didn't tell you.

I mean, he's really changed.

He has.

You'd see how he is with Luke.

I mean, all kids need a father.

I know.
I know.

You're right.

I can't imagine
raising my kids alone.

It's just I hope you're with
him for the right reasons.

That's all.

I'm with him
because I love him.

I've always loved him.

Mommy!

Mom!

Mommy!

Luke?

What happened with Luke?

Mommy, there's
something about with Luke.

- Judy.
- What happened?

Where is he?
How is he?

He's having a CT scan.

Linda's with him.

He had a seizure in the park.
- Well, what kind of seizure?

A seizure?

I don't know.

We're waiting for doctor.

Tell them.
Tell them everything.

They're all family.

I'm Dr. Nerenberg.

Luke has a subdural hematoma.

It's a blood clot causing
pressure in his brain.

We're going to have to
operate to drain it.

How soon?

Immediately.

They want to drill
holes in his skull.

Well, it's actually a
very common procedure.

And I have a lot of
experience with it.

I'm sorry.

We've had experience
with this hospital.

We'd like to move
him to the city.

I'm sorry.

There's no time for that.

Well, what exactly
is going to happen?

After we drain the
clot, we wait to see

if he regains consciousness.

What do you mean if?

If he wakes up, he'll have a
complete recovery, though he'll

be susceptible to seizures.

And if he doesn't wake up?

It's conceivable he could
remain in a coma indefinitely.

How long does
the surgery last?

About two hours, and
then we wait and pray.

We should ask the doctor if
there's something they could

have done that brought this on.

What?

No, it's a
legitimate question.

We don't know what's
going on over there.

My god, if he did something
to hurt that baby, I got--

Honey, he's going to be fine.

I know he is.

OK.

[phone rings]

Hello.

Doctor.

Yeah, we're here
at the hospital.

He has a cerebral hematoma.

I don't know.

Hey, why don't you come
over and sit with Linda?

You might make it
a little easier.

No.

I don't think so.

Well, he came through
the surgery just fine.

Is he awake?

No, not yet.

Now, mom and dad only can wait
with him in the recovery room

until he comes around.
- Where is it?

Where is that?

Hi, Luke.

Luke?

Hi, Luke.

Hi, sweetie pie.

Everything's going to be OK.

Everything is going
to be all right.

The scar tissue can
cause more seizures,

so he'll need daily medication.

What kind of medication?

How long?

There's some new drugs.

We'll just find the right
dosage and keep it to a minimum.

The most important thing
is to avoid anything that

can cause further seizures.

Like what?

Diet, emotional distress.

Doctor, is this
an inherited thing?

No, there's no
genetic factors.

Well, there's nothing that could
have been done to prevent this.

And the good news is that
Luke is a strong little boy.

With proper care, he's going to
lead a completely normal life.

And sometimes the seizures
even go away on their own.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Hey.

Hi.

What's with the bakery?

I know it's crazy, but you
know how Luke loves my cookies.

So I adjusted the
recipe for his diet.

And I want to get these in
the mail as soon as I can.

God knows what
they're feeding him.

I just hope they're
being careful.

Well, whatever else Linda
is, she is a good mother.

It's not Linda
I'm worried about.

I'm surprised the Barlows
didn't show up this weekend.

Well, I asked
them not to come.

I thought it would
be too much for Luke

running around with Morgan.

Night night, sweetheart.

Night night.

I just didn't want him
to get overexcited.

You're probably glad
to be off the hook.

Parents are supposed to
love their children even

more when they're sick, Darryl.

I know.

I just didn't mean that
the way it sounded.

This could be like the tip
of the iceberg, though.

I mean, we could be getting
into something here.

What are you saying?

I'm just saying we
don't know anything

about their medical history.

They could have
all kinds of stuff

in their family background.

And here we are stuck taking
care of their sick kid.

Can we talk about
something else, please?

Sorry.

It's just that I want
us to be a real family.

We are a real family.

That's not what I mean.

I want to marry you.

We must be committed to each
other-- you and me and our son.

What do you say?

I can't stand this.

Well, why don't
you leave a message?

I've left dozens of messages,
and she hasn't returned one.

I haven't talked to
her in over a month.

Sarah, if there were a
problem, she would have called.

That's not the point.

I want the boys to
be like brothers.

And I want to be involved.

Sarah, come on.

[door bell]

I'm sorry, baby.

Mommy's just cranky.

Mama.

I'm so sorry, sweetie pie.

It's a process server.

There's a custody
hearing in three weeks.

They want Morgan.

Oh my God.

That's why you
haven't heard from them.

She's too ashamed to call.

No, this is not Linda.

This is Darryl.

How do you know?

Because-- wait a minute.

Where are you going?

I got to go to work.

You can't go to work.

You got to do something.

Honey, what would
you like me to do?

I don't know, but Morgan
is a sitting duck, Jimmy.

You've got to fix this.

All right, OK?

I'll figure out something.

Hey.

Hey.

What are you doing here?

I came to see our boy.

He looks great.

He is.

We haven't heard
from you for a while.

I know.

I'm sorry.

Sarah gets upset when
she doesn't talk to you.

I don't know if you
know, but she's pregnant.

She is?

Wow.

Congratulations.

Hey, Luke.

Look, I know I haven't called.

I'm sorry.

It's just that every
time I talk to Sarah,

I get all twisted around.

I don't know, I've had
so much to deal with.

I just guess I needed a break.

You want to sit down?

All right, sure.

Hey, Sally.

Can you keep an eye on Lukey?

Yeah.

OK.

Me, right over there, all right?

You grew up here, didn't you?

Four generations of Wells.

Never want to leave?

Everybody wants to
leave around here.

Some do, some don't.

And some get so caught up
until it's just too late.

What if it's-- what
if it's not too late?

And what if we could all
live closer to each other?

You and Sarah
would go crazy here.

What if we got you
a place in the city--

a house of your own near us?

There are a lot of places
you could cut hair.

You'd certainly make more money.

We could help you
out until you do.

They're excellent doctors.

And we'd be there to
help you with Luke.

You guys have it all
figured out, don't you?

I'm just trying to make an
impossible situation better,

find some way we can all
be closer to both boys.

So you can decide
what schools they go to

and who their friends are,
if they get a piece of cake

or get to watch television?

I don't need you and
Sarah controlling me.

Sarah doesn't know
anything about this.

And what about Darryl?

I mean, how does Darryl fit
into your pretty picture?

I was hoping he--

What?

Up and disappear?

Well, that's not
going to happen.

In fact, he's asked
me to marry him.

What did you say?

Look, James, I have
a life of my own here.

I don't need you or anybody
else to help me make decisions.

You got it?

Hey, Linda--

Come on, guys, let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go home.

DARRYL: Hey, baby.

Hey, gorgeous.

Where were you?

I'm trying to reach
you all afternoon.

A piece of junk back
home broke down on me.

James came out here.

He tried to make me an offer.

What?

A million bucks to
kill me in my sleep?

A house in the city and a job.

In return for what?

In return for not
switching the boys.

That's the pitch.

I think Sarah is concerned
about Luke's health.

Jerk.

He tried to buy you and
my son away from me.

I mean, what kind of a man
would do something like that?

He doesn't deserve either kid.
- Honey?

Darryl, come on.

No, no, no.

I'm not going to come on.

No, no, no.

He thinks because I got
dirt under my nails,

I can't play in this league.

But tomorrow, you and
I are going to file

for custody of both boys.

What?

Then, we're going
to call the newspaper.

And we're going to tell
them our side of the story.

Did you do this?

Did you try and bribe them?

It wasn't a bribe.

But you went there
without telling me,

and now they want both children.

I offered Linda a house so
we could be closer to Luke.

And I thought it was Darryl
I had to keep my eye on.

Unbelievable.

Wait.

Wait a minute.

You wanted action.

I took some action.

No, you started
manipulating like this

was some kind of a business
deal just like you always do.

And you dropped it in my lap,
Sarah, just like you always do.

Yeah, you know, you're right.

That is what I always
do but not anymore.

[babbling]

Come here, sweetie.

What is this?

Oh my God.

Get away from the window.

RADIO ANNOUNCER: Over the
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Hey, look at me.

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Hi, mommy.

I found this.

Yeah, they're going
to go below 215.

Sally, look at me.

Linda, I think
you got company.

Put it on you.

No.

I'm just claiming my
rights as Morgan's dad.

And how have the
Barlows reacted?

Like typical rich people,
they've tried to bribe

Linda to not file for custody.

And why are you seeking
custody after all this time?

Because they're not
doing right by my child.

Could we please turn this off?

Morgan's left with
daycare with a babysitter.

They don't want him 24/7.

I do.

It's preschool, not daycare.

He's not fit to raise a
window, much less two children.

Don't panic.

Their chance of getting
both boys is slim.

Still, I advise you to prepare
for a worst-case scenario.

What are you saying?

Well, Darryl's obviously
a pretty convincing con man.

Judges and psychologists
are susceptible to charm

like anybody else.

And he's clearly street smart.

Look how he's
manipulating the media.

Wait a minute.

Are you saying we
might lose this?

I just think you might want
to talk to some specialists.

I think we need
another lawyer.

- Sarah--
- No, no.

If he thinks we're going to lose
this, I want another lawyer.

Besides, how is a
specialist going

to tell a two-year-old
that he's being

taken away from his parents?

The Barlows
refused to comment,

but their lawyer,
Michael Turner,

says the couple was devastated
by the turn of events

and will do whatever it takes--

Look at Morgan.

He looks so scared.

The Barlows are coming
off like the bad guys.

I don't see much to
be happy about, Darryl.

Out of the way.

Mrs. Barlow, what
are you going to do?

Is it true they're trying to
get custody of both children?

You bet.

Miss Wells, what is
your reaction to all this?

Mr. Barlow, is it true that you
trying to bribe Linda Wells?

Why didn't you
switch the babies back?

We have raised our son
since the day he was born.

Morgan is ours.

Mr. Barlow, what is
your reaction to being

called an unfit parent?

Thank you very much.

Have a seat.

[whispering]

Excuse me, please.

I haven't heard
from you in months.

How is he?

He's good.

He's really good.

He hasn't had any problems
with his medication.

And he hasn't had a seizure.

Oh, thank God.

I have pictures.

He learned how to count to 20.

Wow.

How's Morgan?

He's great.

We started potty training.

You know what?

I actually found a really
great book about it.

I'd like to send it to you.

We're just fine without it.

Thanks.

I would like that.

Just send it.

OK.

We're about to
get started, folks.

You can have this.

Thanks.

The power of the
state to terminate

the rights of a biological
parent is not one I use lightly.

I'm aware of the multiplicity
of interests here,

but my ultimate concern is the
well-being of Morgan and Luke.

With that in mind, I'll appoint
counsel for each child and table

a decision until social services
have had a chance to investigate

both living situations.

All rise.

Let me ask you some
simple questions.

How has what's happened with the
mix up, the lawsuits, the media,

how has all of this
affected your relationship?

Well, we've had to make
some adjustments to cope.

Jim?

I'd say there's been some
stress on the marriage,

but I guess that's inevitable.

But we're fine.

What motivated you
to change your mind?

Part of it is Darryl coming
back and supporting me.

I don't think the Barlows
are bad people, but--

But we do think we're
doing the right thing here

for the kids.

And how is your
decision affecting you?

Well, I've lost sleep.

I can tell you that.

I'm having trouble
focusing at work.

But if this all makes it
right, I mean, it's worth it.

How do I tell a
two-year-old that he might

have to go live with strangers?

I mean, how do I face an
empty house, an empty bedroom?

I can't get Morgan
out of my mind.

I wake up in the morning
thinking about him

and go to bed at night
thinking about him.

These boys need to be together.

SARAH [ON PHONE]: There you are
with daddy at Christmas time.

Look.

Who is that man?

Look, there you are.

Christmas time with Daddy.

Do you remember our big,
beautiful Christmas tree?

Yeah, and look at this.

You remember Luke and Linda?

And this is you and Luke.

They were nice, remember?
- Yeah.

Remember?

You liked them.

And you know what, honey?

You know what?

Linda loves you so much.

Yes, she does.

Just like mommy and daddy.

Yeah.

And some boys are
very, very lucky.

You know why?

Because some boys get to have
two mommies and two daddies.

And-- I can't do this.

I can't.

Little man, it's OK.

[tv noise]

Luke, do you
remember your friend

Morgan and Sarah and James and
how he went to their house?

Morgan was so good at
sharing his toys with you.

Do you remember that?

Well, mommy's trying to say
is Morgan's going to be coming

to live with us, so you're going
to have to learn how to share

your room and your toys, OK?

Honey, can we
just take it slow?

I mean, how do we expect
him to understand this?

I mean, we just quit
pussyfooting around

and tell them straight.

He knows the whole alphabet.

Morgan, let's say the alphabet.

Let's say.

A, B--

No, that's OK, really, really.

I know what Darryl
is telling the press,

but this is really the
way we are all the time.

It's not an act.

Our whole lives
revolve around Morgan.

Hey, Morgan.

Morgan, can you tell
her what does a cow say?

What does a cow say?

Darryl, does Luke
have a favorite book?

Anything with Barney probably.

Right, Lukester?

What's the name of
Luke's pediatrician?

It's-- Fenchner.

Right, honey?

Dr. Foster.

Dr. Fechner is
our family doctor.

Right.

I knew that.

But we sometimes do
take him to Dr. Fechner.

Do you plan to move
to a larger place

so that Morgan and Luke could
have a room of their own?

Not yet but soon.

We'll be able to afford
anything we want.

We're probably be moving to
some big old house someplace.

Are you talking about the
settlement with the hospital?

Yeah.

I mean, I know it's not a done
deal, but they screwed up.

They got to pay.

Right.

But if you're successful in
getting custody of both boys

or even just your
biological child, then

the hospital can claim that
you got what you wanted.

Ooh, what are you getting at?

Well, if your
situation is resolved,

then the hospital will claim
that the emotional distress

has been reduced or eliminated.

What about everything
we've already been through?

I mean, are you saying
that winning the court case

means less money
from the hospital?

That's what the hospital's
attorneys will argue.

Mr. Barlow, please.

Darryl Moncton calling.

Hey, Jim.

Darryl Moncton.

I was thinking the timing
might be right for you

and me to have a powwow.

Yeah, sooner the better.

Darryl.

Hi, James.

You want a beer or something?

I don't think so.

OK.

Let's go.

Let's get to it.

Linda, she's driving me nuts.

She's getting antsy
about the boys,

what with the press and the
lawyers and the shrinks and all.

She's a mess.

I know you got your hands
full with pregnant wife

on top of everything else.

What do you want, Darryl?

Well, let me lay
it out for you, Jim.

I might be persuaded to
drop the custody application

if the conditions were right.

Well, I figured at least it'd
be worth giving you a call.

Maybe between you
and I, we could

make something work that allow
us to both walk away smiling.

Hey, baby.

You're up late.

Where have you been?

You promised Luke you'd
put him into bed tonight.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, I--

Jim Barlow called me today.

What did he want?

Offered me money, lots of
money to drop the custody claim.

You find out that we might
get less money from the hospital

if we get the boys.

And out of the blue,
Jim calls you and offers

you money to drop the claim?

Pretty wild, huh?

Yeah.

Go to bed.

He said Linda knew he
was going to call me.

I don't believe that.

She wouldn't stoop that low.

Why do you keep
defending a woman

who's destroying our family?

We need to talk.

Yeah.

No lawyers, husbands,
boyfriends or reporters.

Just you and me.

He told me that
you and Jim offered

us money to drop the claim.

I swear on the lives of
both our sons, he is lying.

I know.

I believe you.

I knew that last
night when he told me.

He's the one who called Jim.

He said that you'd be
willing to drop the claim

for the right amount of money.

He asked Jim to invest
in his business.

Jim says he's overextended.

That's why he's trying
so hard to cash in.

Linda, I had no idea that Jim
was going to try and pressure

you into moving into the city.

Honestly, I'm so
mad at him about it.

I know, I know, I--

I've been such an idiot.

It's hardly an exclusive club.

I should have known better.

I wanted a father for Luke.

For the most important
thing in my life,

I chose the worst
guy in the world.

Well, what about me?

I expected Jim to just fix
everything instead of doing

what I believed was right.

Sarah, I love Luke more
than anything in the world--

so much that I could
never give him up.

I know.

I feel the same way about
Morgan, but Luke is part of me

too.

And I just-- I can't deny that.

I've had such a hard
time not seeing Morgan.

I mean, it's making me
crazy not watching him grow.

As far as I'm concerned,
I have two sons.

We both do.

The reason we wanted
to see both together

is that there are some
provisions we'd like to make.

And we want you to make
sure that they stick.

And we want you both to know
that when we go back to court,

we'll be sitting on the
same side of the room.

Do you want me
to come with you?

No, I got into this on my
own, so I'll get out of it.

If you need me, I'll
always be here for you.

Thank you.

Call me.

I will.

Hey, baby.

You're back early.

Where's Luke?

At my mom's.

Cool because I was
hoping we'd get a chance

to talk after the other night.

It was weird.

I know all about it, Darryl.

All about what?

Your scam, trying to get James
to invest in your business,

everything.

No, but my business is going
to pay for Luke's college.

You lied to me.

Obviously, you
talked to the Barlow.

You lied to me
about everything.

How can you
believe their crap?

There's not going to
be any money, Darryl.

None.

Any money we get is going into
a trust fund for the boys.

Whose bright idea was that?

Mine.

Luke and Morgan are going to
college without your help.

The lawyers have already
set up the account.

We'll get them to unset it.

No, I won't.

The only thing that's changing
around here is my address.

Wait a minute.

What are you talking about?

You can't leave me now.

This is not going to work
for me anymore, Darryl.

Maybe when I was alone, I
could fall for your crap.

Maybe somehow I thought I didn't
deserve better, but Luke does.

He deserves parents
who think he's the most

important thing in the world.

He deserves better
than you, Darryl.

That's nice, Linda.

But I have my rights.

I'm still Morgan's father.

I'll go to court without you.

Good luck.

I don't need it.

Wait until they hear
the truth about you.

Do you hear me?

You wait.

They're not going to
let you keep either kid.

They can't let you near them.

Damn it.

They're over there.

Come on.

James!

James!

Comment.

Comment.

Can you just stop and
talk to us for a minute?

Can we get a response?

Mrs. Barlow, any comment?

I just want this
to be over with.

I can't stand those people.

It's almost over, honey.

It's almost.

Just awful.

It's OK.

Aw, aw, aw.

Are you OK?

Yeah, yeah.

I just don't think this baby
cares for reporters very much.

Aw, you feel that?

Yeah.

Jimmy, whatever happens today,
I know this has changed us--

well, me, definitely.

Yeah.

As long as we've
been together,

I've been less than
an equal partner.

And that was OK.

I think I wanted you to be
in charge but not anymore.

We're in this marriage together.

And any decisions we make about
this family, we make together.

I wouldn't have it
any other way, Sarah.

I love you.

I love you.

Hi.

Hi.

How are you feeling?

Big and ready for
this to be over with.

Me too.

Before we go in,
I want to apologize.

You don't have to.

No, I never meant to
seem like I was bribing

you into moving into the city.

I'm sorry.

Well, you did it for
all the right reasons.

And I was with Darryl for
all the wrong reasons.

And I'm sorry that it affected
you and us and the boys.

Let's go make it right.

Morgan is living
in a stable, loving,

child-focused environment.

He is very attached to
his mom, Sarah Barlow,

and his dad, James Barlow.

I feel that if Morgan were
removed from their care,

that his emotional growth
would be seriously affected.

Luke has a close and loving
relationship with his de

facto mother, Linda Wells.

His relationship
with Mr. Moncton

is tentative at this
point, as is Mr. Moncton's

relationship with Ms. Wells.

And if Luke were to be
removed from his present living

situation?

I agree with Dr. Dennis.

Such a resolution would
damage this child's

sense of well-being.

My recommendation
to the court would

be to institute a joint
custody arrangement so

that the Barlows and
Ms. Wells would equally

share custody of both boys.

Thank you, doctor.

You may step down.

What about this?

I got affidavits.

Mr. Moncton, since Ms.
Wells no longer supports

your position, I'm postponing
judgment pending any new motions

you may wish to file.

Keep in mind, Mr. Moncton, that
this court will give more weight

to the existing
bonds of the de facto

parents than to
Johnny-come-lately

biological parents.

[whispering]

This is not over.

Your honor, Mr. Moncton will
withdraw his custody claim

and review his options
for future action.

I see.

Well, then, Ms. Wells,
Mr. and Mrs. Barlow,

it appears that, at least
for now, it's up to you

to find the best way
to raise your boys.

Good luck.

Good job.

Mr. Moncton, any comments
on the court's decision?

No, no comments.

Just I guess they're
trying to send a message.

What would that be, sir?

It's a pretty scary one--
that fathers don't count,

that the emotional
scars that I've suffered

don't mean anything.

You've just heard from Darryl
Moncton, who lost his appeal

today in his effort
to share in damages

in Trent Community Hospital's
switched at birth case.

The $4.3 million settlement
from the hospital awarded

to the parents
last year was much

larger than had been expected.

This was Mr. Moncton's
last opportunity.

I think we've had
enough of this stuff.

OK, I have two peanut
butter and jelly

and two turkeys with sprouts.

I got enough sunscreen
for both of them.

What about the
mosquito repellent?

- See you later.
- Good bye, sweetie.

And the calamine lotion?

They're not going
on a safari, Sarah.

They're just going on
a one-day field trip.

I know, I know.

But like I always say,
an ounce of prevention--

Is worth a pound of cure.

Cure, exactly.

[bus beeping]

There's a bus.

OK, bring me a
backpack, sweetie.

Come on, hurry up.

Oh, my pretty girl.

Come here, let's go.

Morgan, there's your brother.

Mama!

I'm coming.

Bye, guys.

Have a good time.

Bye, mom.

Bye!

Love you.

[music playing]