[the headspace]

HERO: “So…AUBREY…any updates on how the twins are doing?”

AUBREY: “Oh, you mean my little girls - SCARLET and VIOLET? Well, for one, they’re really active for some reason. I swear, it’s like they’re trying to kick their way out of my womb…”

KEL: “Don’t worry, AUBREY. We’ll be there for SCARLET and VIOLET.” (turning his gaze to SUNNY) “Isn’t that right, SUNNY?”

SUNNY: (setting up his tent) “Give me a second, KEL.”

HERO: (smirking) “Always setting up camp, huh, SUNNY?”

SUNNY: (rolling his eyes) “Someone’s gotta make sure we have a place to sleep, HERO.”

KEL: “Well, as long as you finish before the twins come, SUNNY.”

AUBREY: (placing a hand on her belly) “I can’t believe they’ll be here soon. It feels like just yesterday that we found out I was pregnant.”

HERO: (grinning) “Time flies, doesn’t it? But don’t worry, AUBREY. We’ll all make sure they have the best childhood ever.”

BASIL: (finally arriving at the campsite) “Sorry for the late arrival, everyone!”

HERO: “No worries, BASIL. Just in time to hear the exciting news about the twins.”

BASIL: “What twins? None of you mention twins to me.”

AUBREY: (laughing) “Oh, BASIL, surprise! I’m expecting twins - SCARLET and VIOLET.”

BASIL: (eyes widening) “Twins? That’s amazing! Congratulations, AUBREY!”

KEL: “Looks like we have more little ones to look after, BASIL.”

BASIL: (smiling) “I’m honored to be their uncle.”

AUBREY: (putting a hand on her belly) “Oh! Oh my!”

HERO: “What’s wrong, AUBREY?”

AUBREY: “I think VIOLET just kicked really hard! She’s really active today.”

KEL: “That’s a good sign, AUBREY. It shows that they’re growing strong and healthy.”

BASIL: “Can I feel VIOLET kicking, AUBREY?”

AUBREY: (smiling) “Of course, BASIL. Here, put your hand on my belly.”

(BASIL gently places his hand on AUBREY’s belly and feels a small kick.)

BASIL: (excitedly) “Wow, AUBREY! I can feel her kicking! That’s incredible!”

AUBREY: (grinning) “Isn’t it? It’s such a surreal feeling to have these little ones growing inside of me.”

HERO: “They’re already bringing so much joy into our lives, and they haven’t even arrived yet.”

SUNNY: (joining the group) “What’s all the excitement about?”

KEL: “VIOLET just kicked, SUNNY! You just missed it.”

SUNNY: (disappointed) “Aw, man! Can she do it again?”

(AUBREY’s stomach ripples slightly.)

AUBREY: “Looks like she heard you, SUNNY. Give it a second.”

(Sure enough, VIOLET kicks again, and this time SUNNY is able to feel it.)

SUNNY: (in awe) “Wow… That’s incredible. These little ones are going to be amazing.”

KEL: (playfully) “Just like you, right, SUNNY?”

SUNNY: (rolling his eyes) “Alright, alright, no need to get sappy. But yeah, they’ll be amazing.”

HERO: (pulling out his tent) “Okay, looks like it’s getting late. I think it’s time that I set up my tent.”

BASIL: “I’ll help you, HERO. We can finish setting up camp together.”

AUBREY: “Thank you, guys. I really appreciate all of your support.”

KEL: “We’re a team, AUBREY. We’ll stick together through it all.”

SUNNY: “And when the twins arrive, we’ll be here to help with anything you need, AUBREY.”

HERO: “That’s right. We’re not just friends, we’re family. And family takes care of each other.”

(After setting up their tents, the group gathers around a campfire.)

BASIL: “This is going to be one memorable camping trip, especially with the twins on the way.”

AUBREY: “I can’t wait to share all of our adventures with them when they’re older.”

KEL: “We’ll have so many stories to tell them. We’ll create the best memories together.”

SUNNY: “And when they’re old enough, we’ll take them on their very own camping trips.”

HERO: “It’ll be the start of their own adventures, just like ours. But for now, let’s enjoy this moment, and the anticipation of meeting SCARLET and VIOLET.”

(Eventually, it comes time for them to head to bed.)