My Child Has My Doctor’s Face

Hello, my child.

My name is Dr. Preston Bellamy.

You may have already heard of me,

even though I am dead to the world

I've arranged for this video to be unencrypted

and sent to you on your 18th birthday.

What I'm about to tell you may shock you,

but I promise you, it is good news, my child.

At the time I'm recording this,

I have been diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm

and I've been given three months to live, at most.

But I have ensured that my legacy will live on,

and not just through my work, but through you.

As the world's most renowned fertility specialist,

I have attracted a large number of maternal candidates,

and I have identified the best of the best.

Using in vitro fertilization, or IVF,

along with a process called ICSI,

I have replaced their husband's seed

with my own.

So, my child, the father that raised you?

He's not yours.

I am your father.

And you are my glorious offspring.

You carry me inside, even though I am long gone.

And I am so very proud of you

and all that you will accomplish...

With the precious gift of my genetics.

Don't worry, it's just your wife!

Come here!

Mm.

How'd it go this time?

It's okay, Jess.

But it's not okay.

We have been trying for three and a half years.

I know, I'm sorry.

You have nothing to be sorry about.

I know how bad you want a baby,

and I can't give one to you, and...

Come on.

Mm.

You know, I think it all started with Emily.

Your doll?

Yeah. She was my pride and joy.

I loved bathing her, changing her diaper,

warming her little milk bottle.

I still remember rocking her to sleep.

Whatever happened to Emily?

I outgrew her.

She melted in the attic.

I don't know why my dad stored her up there.

That's tragic.

Yeah.

But the point is,

my mother always used to say to me,

"Jessica, you're gonna make a great mother one day."

And you will.

Did I ever tell you about my brother's

battery-powered pickup truck?

You know, those big ones that you can actually drive?

I think that was your other husband.

Oh, I never told you about that?

- Uh-uh. - Oh.

Um, I think I was, like, nine or ten.

I was way too big,

and I forced myself in the driver's seat

and I drove it around the yard.

And in the back were my invisible kids.

I talked to them, comforted them, sang to them.

You should have seen me.

I should have.

I could have played one of your kids.

Ew. That's kind of creepy.

True.

No, you came into my life at the perfect time.

It's like you stepped out of one of my dreams

or something.

And I knew right away that'd we'd have

a beautiful child together.

Jessica, I've tried so hard.

Oh, the hormone treatment has gotta be so hard for you.

I know, but it's not just that.

I would do anything to make your childhood dream come true.

Dylan...

No, Jess, hear me out, okay?

You're not just my wife.

You're my best friend.

And you're mine.

So, as your best friend,

I want you to do something for me, okay?

I want you to...

I want you to find another man,

someone who can give you the child you deserve.

And I'll always be in your life,

and you'll always be in mine,

and we'll always be best friends,

but you deserve to be a mother,

and I feel terrible that I can't give that to you.

Dylan, listen to me.

I don't want anyone else.

I want you.

I'm yours, forever,

for better or for worse.

And that means I only want a child

if you're the father.

Okay?

Okay.

So where do we go from here?

Well, we're staying together.

You're stuck with me.

I think we should think about IVF.

- In vitro fertilization? - Mm-hm.

Isn't that too expensive for us?

We can make it work.

I'll work more hours at the firm,

you can take on more clients.

- Maybe my dad can help. - Exactly.

And have you seen the new technology they have now?

It's amazing.

I've heard of it; It's very sci-fi.

There's a 75 percent chance of success.

Jess, you know I'd do anything for you.

- So... - So, I'm in.

Now we just have to find the right doctor.

They gotta be the best, we can't settle.

Right. They'll be the best.

But they'll also be someone we're both comfortable with.

Someone we can trust.

Someone who will be in our lives forever.

We'll do the research.

I'm so lucky to have you.

You're a rare breed.

That's supposed to be a tiger, by the way.

Very convincing.

I wonder what our baby will be like.

They will be extraordinary.

Just like their mother.

Have we laid out all the samples for the client?

Mommy, look!

Hang on. What is it, Henry?

Whee!

That looks fun, sweetie.

Let me send you the updated floor plans now.

Oh, wait, Dylan's calling. I'll call you back.

- Hey! - Hey, have you left

for Henry's annual checkup yet?

We're still at the park.

- About to leave. - Oh, perfect.

Would you mind stopping by the pharmacy

and picking up my prescription?

- Yeah, we should have time. - Awesome! Thank you.

But I do charge a delivery fee.

Mm! Would you accept credit?

I'd accept you folding the laundry

- that's in the dryer. - Oh!

Maybe I'll just go to the pharmacy myself.

It's been in there for two days!

Okay, fine. I'll take care of the laundry.

Good luck with Henry.

- I love you. - Love you too.

I'll see you soon.

Henry?

Henry?

Henry!

Henry?

Come on, honey, we gotta go.

I'm so sorry, I thought he was mine.

Henry?

You didn't hear me calling?

I was hiding and you found me.

Okay, well, no more games.

We have to hurry, we're running late.

Oh, thank you so much!

You're being so brave.

Good job, bud.

I think you did great.

Sorry! Excuse me.

Mrs. Graff!

- Hello again. - Dr. Bellamy!

Somehow, we seem to run into you every time we visit.

I did recommend you to Dr. Barnes,

- if you remember. - We love Dr. Barnes.

We're grateful to you for recommending him.

Mrs. Graff, this is Ms. Larson,

another one of our great success stories.

You have a beautiful son.

- Thank you. - Ms. Larson,

good to see you again, we'll be in touch.

And you're gonna work just as hard as you can

in first grade, aren't you, Emmett?

- Excuse us. - Nice to meet you.

Oh! Congratulations on your book.

I keep seeing ads for it everywhere.

Mm-hm, yeah, I know. It's kind of embarrassing.

No, I think it's great.

The bigger the audience,

the more patients you'll be able to reach.

That's very kind of you, I appreciate that.

Dylan and I are forever grateful.

Without you, we wouldn't have Henry.