[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-”

MARI: (suddenly appearing from the forest) “Sorry for making everyone wait! I was busy getting my tent…and gathering some firewood.” (she places the firewood down near the campfire.)

HERO: “No worries, MARI. We were just talking about the twins. AUBREY is expecting twins - SCARLET and VIOLET!”

MARI: (excitedly) “Twins? That’s incredible, AUBREY! Congratulations!”

AUBREY: (blushing) “Thank you, MARI. It still feels unreal. Want to feel them kick?”

MARI: (eagerly) “Yes, please! I would love to feel them.”

(AUBREY guides MARI’s hand to her belly, and VIOLET kicks again.)

MARI: (amazed) “Oh wow, I can feel it! That’s incredible, AUBREY! They’re going to be quite the handful, I can tell.”

HERO: “That’s for sure. But we’ll all be here to support AUBREY and make sure the twins have everything they need.”

KEL: “And we’ll have so much fun spoiling them rotten!”

SUNNY: “But not too much spoiling. We have to make sure they grow up strong and responsible.”

BASIL: “We’ll be their guidance, their protectors. They couldn’t ask for a better group of people surrounding them.”

MARI: “I’m so excited to be part of their lives. I’ll be the cool aunt who takes them on treasure hunts and teaches them about plants and animals!”

AUBREY: (teary-eyed) “You guys really are like family to me. I couldn’t imagine going through this without all of you by my side. Ah!” (rubbing her belly) “Settle down, VIOLET!”

HERO: (laughing) “Looks like VIOLET is getting excited too!”

KEL: “She’s already eager to join our adventures, just like her mom.”

SUNNY: (smiling) “They’re going to bring so much joy and love into our lives.”

AUBREY: (placing her hands on her belly) “I can’t wait to hold them in my arms and see them grow. But…” (worried) “…I’m worried about SCARLET…”