"I Want My Mama!"

Synopsis: When life gets a little messy, with un- made beds, dirty diapers, babies crying, phones ringing, There is one thing every Young Bride wants to say.... "I want my Mama!"

Time: Approx. 10 minutes

At Rise:Young Woman (YW) ENTERS  with basket of laundry, there are dishes on the table, toys on the floor, a general mess.

YW: Finally got her to sleep, now maybe I can get the laundry folded and maybe even rest a few minutes. (phone rings) Oh great, I hope that doesn't wake (phone rings again, she hurries to grab it ) Yes? Hello (whispering)

Doctor's Voice: Mrs. Jones? This Dr.Green.

YW: Hello, who? Oh Dr Green, I can hardly hear you, my phone is not working properly.   (Shake the phone )

Dr. Green:  I just called with your test results. (very cheerfully) Are you sitting down?

YW: (hand shakes as she's sits, says cautiously) Yeeess?

Dr. Green: The test came back positive, but the really exciting news is that you are going to have twins this time.

YW: WHAT!!! (screams, play Baby crying sound) This crazy phone, for a minute I thought I heard you say twins.

Dr. Green: I did indeed. Call the office and schedule an appointment. Bye and congratulations.

YW: Thanks for calling Dr. (hangs up the phone and cries) Oh no, I can't believe it. Twins.. how can I handle it all? I'm so tired, and now this.

(She hangs up phone and trips on some toys in floor, goes get baby, tries to make a bottle, spills things,Phone rings again)

YW: (Big sigh)  Hello

Husband: Hi Babe, how's it going?  Can you hear me okay? I'm afraid I will have to leave for the main office tonight, good thing I packed, just in case.

YW: Bbbutt...

 Husband: I'm sorry Hon, but my boss wants me to catch the first flight out. I'll be gone till Weds.. I gotta run, love you, kiss the baby for me. Bye.

YW:  But I..  (crying exaggeratedly) that's just great I didn't even get to tell him the good news. Oh, no wonder I'm so tired. Two more babies? Oh my..I need some rest, I need some help.., (gulp) I WANT MY MAMA!!! (cries)

 She tries to make a bottle, spills things etc, crying all the time. Phone rings third time.

YW: (gulps) Hello?

Mama: Is this my little girl?

YW: Mama?....Oh Mama,(cries more) How did you know? Today of all days?

Mama: I just felt like calling today. What's wrong honey, are you crying?

YW:  Oh Mama...Everything's wrong..just everything.....(cries more)

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