FADE IN:
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INT. RECEPTION AT THE OBSTETRICS CLINIC - AFTERNOON
BARBARA has just checked in with the RECEPTIONIST for her appointment.
RECEPTIONIST
Please, take a seat.
(Barbara sits down by a heavily PREGNANT WOMAN, and smiles at her)
BARBARA
Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice...It's just that you remind me of my next door neighbour, she's always pregnant!
PREGNANT WOMAN
(Touching her belly)
Ah, how far along is she?
BARBARA
I never actually asked her. How far along are you?
PREGNANT WOMAN
I'm 38 weeks.
BARBARA
(Oblivious to the duration of a pregnancy)
Oh...
PREGNANT WOMAN
Are you expecting too?
BARBARA
No! No, no, no. No, I'm here for a regular checkup. You know, what women need to do every so often. (Sighs) It's my first time.
PREGNANT WOMAN
(Surprised)
Oh...
BARBARA
I come from a very strict upbringing. We never talked about genitals where I'm from.
PREGNANT WOMAN
You poor thing...Well, don't worry, it's gonna be in and out, you'll see. Doctor Jones is a lovely person, he always makes sure you feel...
BARBARA
Wait, did you just say 'he'? Are there male gynaecologists?
PREGNANT WOMAN
Dear, you have a lot to catch up on! You definitely had a narrow-minded upbringing. Don't worry, it's absolutely safe. Trust me, I've done all my pregnancy checks here and he's been amazing.
BARBARA
Ah...
(Pregnant woman's HUSBAND rushes in)
HUSBAND
Sorry it's taken me so long, traffic it's mad this time of day.
PREGNANT WOMAN
This is my husband, Tim. I'm Rachel, by the way.
BARBARA
Barbara Handler
PREGNANT WOMAN
(Getting up with her husband's help)
Look, if you want to have a chat sometime
(opens her purse and gives her a business card),
just drop me a message.
BARBARA
Thank you, Rachel. It's been a pleasure meeting you. Have a nice birth.
(Looking at the business card and reading it to herself) “Rachel’s workshop. Sewing and alterations. Because one size does not fit all.”
DR JONES
Barbara Handler
BARBARA
(Startling)
Yes?
DR JONES
This way, please.
BARBARA
(Follows him to the door where a label reads 'Lis Jones').
Excuse me, doctor. Would it be possible to see Mrs. Jones instead? I appreciate you are a professional, but I would feel much comfortable with a woman gynaecologist.
DR JONES
(Laughing)
Pardon me? I'm afraid Mrs. Jones is a schoolteacher and has nothing to do with Medicine.
(He shows Barbara a curtain to respect her privacy)
Of course, you can talk to her about periods and hormones, but that would be it. Please, get undressed from waist down and
put this on you
(he hands her some disposable clothing and a towel).
It will be over in no time.
BARBARA
(Shocked)
Excuse me again, doctor, but I read Dr. Lis Jones at the door and maybe if she...
DR JONES
(Laughing again)
Miss, I am Dr. Lis Jones. Lisardo Eduardo Jones. My mother is of Hispanic heritage. Please, don't tell me you also have prejudices against us.
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