Cosmos (Outer Space)

I: Baby Paige

-1975-

*Two women drive up to their apartment with a baby girl in their hands*

*A brunette woman kissed the red head on the cheek*

Brunette: She’s beautiful.

*The redhead smiles*

Redhead: Yes, she is.

Brunette: What shall we call her?

*The redhead looks at the baby girl*

Redhead: Hm… What do you think?

*The brunette tilts her head*

Brunette: Hm…? *An idea fills her head* How about Paige?

*Her partner looks at the baby*

Redhead: You know… She does kind of look at like a Paige. *Turns to her girlfriend* Paige it is then.

*Brunette runs her finger along the baby’s cheek*

Brunette: Hello Paige, our sweet little baby.

*Both women kiss*

II: Little Angel

-1980-

Brunette: She is so cute.

Redhead: She’s like an angel.

Brunette: What do you think she’ll be when she grows up?

Redhead: No idea.

Brunette: She can be anything she wants, yes?

Redhead: Of course, she’s our little angel.

Brunette: Yeah.

*They kiss as they watch her Paige play with her dolls*

III: Crushes

-1991-

Brunette: So many boys like her.

Redhead: Yes, they do.

*The brunette leans on her partner on the porch*

Brunette: Who do you think our daughter will marry?

*Redhead takes a drink*

Redhead: I don’t know.

Brunette: Hm… *Looks out and sees Paige talking to a guy* I hope she finds someone good to her.

Redhead: Me too.

*Brunette rests her head on her girlfriend’s shoulder*

*The redhead smiles over her drink*

IV: Enter Erin

-2010-

*Paige knocks on her moms’ door*

Paige: They’re going to love you, trust me.

*Erin pushes back her bangs*

Erin: Yeah, yeah…

*Both women look up when the door opens*

*Paige smiles when the brunette pokes her head out the door*

Paige: Momma! I’m so glad to see you again!

Brunette: Paige? Is that you, baby?

Paige: Yes!

*The brunette squeals*

Brunette: Paige! My baby! I missed you so much! Come here!

*Paige and her mother hug*

*Erin watches them bond*

Erin: Wow, they really are related, aren’t they?

*The brunette looks over Paige’s shoulder and notices Erin*

Brunette: Honey, who’s this?

*Paige looks behind her*

Paige: Oh. Momma, this is my girlfriend, Erin Evans.

Erin: *Waves* Hi.

V: Worry

*Erin and Paige’s apartment*

Paige: What are we going to do?

Erin: About what?

Paige: You have no job and our rent is due soon.

Erin: So?

*Paige frowns*

Paige: Come on, Erin! I’m serious here! I don’t want to end up on the streets and end up getting raped.

*Erin takes her by the chin*

Paige: Baby?

*Erin quickly kisses her*

Erin: We will be fine.

Paige: Baby…

Erin: We will be fine, okay?

Paige: *Lowers her eyes* Okay…

*Erin smiles and kisses her on the lips*

Erin: Good.

*Paige still looks uneasy as her girlfriend walks away*

Paige: I hope so…

VI: Calls from Moms

*The phone rings*

Paige: *Answers* Hello?

Paige’s Momma: Hi, baby!

Paige’s Mom: Hey.

Paige: Momma, mom!

Paige’s Momma: How are you, baby?

Paige: Good.

Paige’s Mom: How is Erin?

Paige: *Hesitates* Fine, she’s fine.

Paige’s Momma: Are you feeling okay? You don’t sound too well.

Paige: Huh? Why would you think that?

Paige’s Momma: What’s the matter?

Paige: Nothing. We’ve been a little hectic lately, but we’re fine. Really we are.

Paige’s Momma: You know we are here for you if you need us.

Paige: Yes.

Paige’s Momma: We just called to say that we love you.

*Paige smiles*

Paige: I love you too.

*They hang up, leaving Paige sitting back and smiling*

VII: Maybe We’ll be Fine

-Bedtime-

*Erin is already sound asleep while Paige looks at the ceiling, smiling*

Paige: Erin and my moms still love me. *Smiles* I think we will be fine.

*She rolls over to a snoring, Erin*

Paige: You’ll find new and better job. Hang in there, don’t give up.

*She puts her arm over Erin’s body and falls asleep*

VIII: Newer Tomorrow

-The next morning-

*Erin heads towards the front door*

Erin: I’m heading out now.

*Paige stands in the doorway to the living room*

Paige: Good luck!

*Erin gives her a kiss on the lips*

Erin: See you tonight.

Paige: Okay.

Erin: *Waves* Goodbye.

Paige: Bye.

*Erin heads out the door for the day*