As Chloe and Trevor leave for Chloe’s bedroom, Anna and Matt look confused.
Helen looks down at the floor.
It’s a dead giveaway that she knows something.
Anna
Helen, what’s this about?
Matt
Agreed—what’s going on, Helen?
Helen
Why don’t I fix us all some coffee?
Helen escapes to the kitchen.
But as she’s preparing the coffee she feels Matt’s hands on her shoulders again.
She can’t help it. She turns around and kisses him.
As she pulls back from his lips, Helen catches a glimpse of Anna,
who quickly retreats back to the living room.
Matt
Helen, do you think…
Matt
Can you give us another chance?
Matt
That I hadn’t gotten married again.
Matt
That was a rebound mistake that lasted way too long.
Helen
I don’t know, Matt…
Matt
It’s not too late, is it?
Matt
Can we give this another try? Now that we’re older and wiser?
Matt
Whenever I’ve tried to get closer recently, you’ve pushed me away.
Helen
It’s just…I’m afraid of getting hurt.
Helen
I hear the stories.
Helen
I still keep in touch with my friends at the station, you know.
Helen
They say you’re quite the ladies’ man now. That blonde paralegal…
Matt
We did go out on a few dates.
Helen
See? I knew you were interested in other women.
Matt
Helen Olsson…I do believe you are jealous!
Matt
Does that mean I have a chance?
Matt
The station in Grand Marais reached out to me…
Matt
They said they have an opening for a detective.
Matt
I was thinking of applying.
Helen
That would be nice.
Helen
But no guarantees, Matt.
He gives Helen a long kiss.
Chloe has entered the kitchen.
Trevor is beside her, looking dazed but happy.
Chloe
I’ve been waiting for this day!
Helen
Chloe, I don’t want you to jump to any conclusions here.
Helen
It’s not like we’re rushing into anything…
Matt
But I’m going to move up to Grand Marais.
Matt
And we’ll see what happens.
Chloe
Oh, that’s great, Dad!
Chloe
Isn’t that awesome, Trevor?
Just then, Anna re-enters the kitchen.
Chloe
Um, Mom, Dad, Anna…
Chloe
Trevor and I have some news.
Trevor
Yes, some really big news.
Chloe
And Trevor is the father.
Chloe
And I’m going to have the baby in about five-and-a-half months.
Anna’s eyes widen, and Matt’s mouth drops open.
Chloe
I told Mom yesterday.
Anna
But…I didn’t even know you two were dating!
Trevor
We aren’t—at least not yet.
Anna and Matt look questioningly at Chloe and Trevor, who look down at the floor bashfully.
Helen
Look, we don’t have to get into the details now.
Helen
The important part is, a new member of the family is on the way!
Helen
And I think this calls for a celebration!
After two hours of eating and drinking and excited conversation,
Chloe goes over to her parents.
Chloe
Mom? Dad? I think I’m going to stay over at Trevor’s tonight.
Chloe
We have a lot to talk about.
Matt
Let’s face it. That horse is out of the barn.
Helen
Oh, I guess you’re right. I’ll see you tomorrow, Chloe.
Anna
And Helen? I hope you don’t mind.
Anna
But I made a reservation at a hotel tonight.
Helen
What? I told you, you can stay here as long as you like.
And instead of sleeping on the couch, Matt stayed in Helen’s room that night.
