Baby Mama
A scene from 'Baby Mama' (Ewatomi is preparing lunch in the kitchen. Iremide enters with a towel with which she is wiping her face.) EWATOMI: (Without looking at her.) How do you feel? IREMIDE: I feel better. EWATOMI: Have you been to the hospital? IREMIDE: (She sighs.) Yes, I have. EWATOMI: (She turns to face her.) So what's the reason behind your illness? IREMIDE: The doctor confirmed— EWATOMI: (She butts in.) Your pregnancy! IREMIDE: Yes (She mumbles.) EWATOMI: Congratulations! (She turns to the cabinet while Iremide stays quiet.) And when are you going to inform the father of the foetus? IREMIDE: I—I don't know. EWATOMI: (She snickers.) You better go and tell him on time. IREMIDE: I will. EWATOMI: I hope that the baby is kicking. (She laughs.) IREMIDE: I don't like the way you're taunting me. The baby is only a few weeks old. EWATOMI: Oh? I'm sorry. I've forgotten that he can't kick yet. IREMIDE: (She hisses.) That's your problem. EWATOMI: ...