Hear Me Roar: Lions Pride One Shots

Baby Shower (Part 1)

(The Heron-George's backyard is set up for a baby shower to get ready to welcome Maisie Rose.)

Clara: *tying pink and purple balloons to the tables* If I have to blow up one more balloon...I'm going to puke.

Cady: *chuckles* Please don't. Lately, everything is making me puke. I don't think it was ever this bad with you, Clara. Little May likes making Momma sick. *rubs her plump stomach lovingly*

Clara: Nice to know I didn't make you wanna puke your guts out. I guess I can take that as a victory.

*from across the yard, Ithilien and Raph are hanging a banner with the words "it's a girl" painted on it by Janis*

Ithilien: I thought this was a baby shower, not a gender reveal party? *struggling to hold his side of the banner as it keeps slipping down on his side*

Regina: It's just a decoration. Besides, your Momma asked Ms Janis to make it special for the party.

Ithilien: Kay....well, how come Raph and I are the ones hanging this god forsaken thing?!

Regina: We really appreciate your help, Theo. *smirks*

Ithilien: Yeah, yeah, I'm sure you do.... *grumbles* Raph, you keep letting it slip down!

Raph: *rolls his eyes* .....shut...up.... *struggles to compensate for Ithilien's slouching side*

*there's a knock on the door*

Regina: Keep at it boys, you're doing great! *chuckles and goes to the front door*

Gretchen: *holding a small wrapped present with Karen at her side holding some sort of side dish she made. Naomi and Josiah stand behind them* Hi Regina! Congratulations!

Karen: Yeah! Congratulations!

Regina: *smiles* Thank you. Party's in the backyard. You can follow me. *leads them to the yard where the boys, Clara and Cady are finishing up the decorations*

Naomi: Clarabelle! Dear friend! Hello!

Clara: *looks up from her balloons* Hey Omi. *panting*

Naomi: Why are you so short of breath? Have you gotten into another competition with Ithilien over who can hold their breaths the longest? How many times must I say it?! That is immature and dangerous to your health!

Clara: *chuckles* Nah, not this time. I'm blowing up these balloons. Apparently decorations can make or break a party....according to my Mom.

Naomi: Oh. *sighs* I don't mean to nitpick or...make a fuss over matters that are not of my concern...however, I must ask...why are you not using an air compressor? Even an air mattress pump will do. Why have you decided to blow each balloon up manually?

Clara: *pauses to think* To be perfectly honest...I have no clue. I'm guessing probably because I'm too lazy to go see if we even have an air compressor or an air mattress pump....

Naomi: Clarabelle, your laziness is just as dangerous as your breath holding competitions with your brother...

Clara: Maybe so...but as I always say, Omi.... there are three things I care about in this world more than anything else... my family and friends, Schitts Creek, and convenience.

Naomi: Well...technically..that is four things but...by the look upon your face...I'm almost certain you'd rather not have me pick out the discrepancies in your statements.

Clara: This is why your a genius and my best friend. You get me.

Naomi: Yes, perhaps I do "get you". And because I get you...I'm hopeful you get me. I am...in search of some rather...sensitive and embarrassing bits of advice.