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There was a time not that long ago when women

could celebrate their pregnancies openly.

Sometimes even with cigarettes and drinks.

But nowadays for many women in the workforce,

there's a concern that being pregnant

could hurt their career trajectory.

So, they try to hide it.

How about now? Do I still look pregnant?

Yes.

How about now?

You look like a table at El Torito...

that's pregnant.

Of course, Bow had a good reason

for hiding her pregnancy at work.

She's in the running to be a partner in her practice.

And her competition is tough.

It's between me and Holiday Hannah.

- Who? - Holiday Hannah, Dre.

I know it's Halloween,

but we need somebody to cover the E.R. tonight.

I don't have kids. I can do it.

I know it's Valentine's Day,

but we need somebody to work the E.R. tonight.

I don't have a boyfriend. I can do it.

I know it's Mother's Day,

but we need somebody to cover the E.R. tonight.

My mother's dead.

- I can do it. - Wha...

And so far, Bow's been successful

in hiding the pregnancy from her potential partners.

- Dr. Stone, hey. - Hi.

Gosh, I'm so looking forward

to sitting down with you and the partners tomorrow.

So are we. You have a lot of fans in that room.

Oh, good to know.

Thank you.

You look beautiful today.

Code blue. Code blue.

Patient in 103 is coding.

I need this.

- Yeah, I need it, too. - Okay.

Bow?

- Yes? - Doctor?

- Coding. - Oh, you said coding.

- Yes! - Okay.

- Thank you. - Get out of here.

You are to go! Go!

Oh! I'm pregnant!

Congratulations.

Thank you so much. I... Yep.

Well, I will see you tomorrow.

I'll see you tomorrow. I can't wait.

I can't wait.

- He didn't make it. - Really?

Hey, congratulations.

Thanks, Larry.

Circle of life. Pbht! Hooray!

So, Bow's pregnancy was affecting everyone.

- Dre? - Hmm?

What are you doing?

Oh, man, I got a pregnant wife at home,

and I am gonna be a hero at 3:00 a.m.

with these tiny pickles.

These are also for Bow, as well.

Must be nice having a wife, you know,

someone you can share secrets with,

just anything tethering you to this world.

You're not a danger to others, just yourself, right?

So, Dre, are you gonna take paternity leave when the baby comes?

"Paternity leave"? Huh!

He meant "paternity test," Dre.

Oh, I know it's mine. I was there.

Oh, my man. My man.

No. No. I mean, are you gonna stay home and take care of your baby?

That's a good one.

It's so crazy!

Daddy, can you imagine if you stayed home to take care of me?

I can't. I really can't. I mean...

Besides, this whole paternity thing, it's not real.

I mean, there's nothing a man can do

to help a woman with a baby.

He can't nurse.

He can't go to doctor's appointments.

I mean, what's a man gonna do with a baby? Hold it?

What would that even look like? What would it look like?

Where do you... Hold on. Hold on.

So, you had four kids and you weren't home with any of them?

Well, no. I stayed home after Zoey was born.

But that's because I was unemployed.

Yes! It's okay for a man to be unemployed.

There's nobility in the struggle.

- You remember, Connie. - How could I forget?

I was lying on the couch in my Snuggie,

eating a muffin, and then you came in and told me

- that I could work here. - Wow.

The proudest moment of my life, Buttercup.

Yeah. You see? Paternity leave.

I never took it and Connie turned out just fine.

Uh, Connie wears a house-arrest anklet.

But only for two more weeks.

- What? - Eustace turned out great, too.

He's so independent,

I don't know where he is half the time.

Like now.

Eustace!

Hey. Has anyone seen my iPod Shuffle?

- Excuse me. - Hey, hey.

- Hey. Ouch. - Listen, listen, listen.

It's gone missing.

Are you hearing me?

I'm talking about an iPod Shuffle.

The greatest piece of non-vibrating technology

the world has ever seen.

Do they still make iPod Shuffles?

- Huh? - What's it look like?

It looks like a tiny little square.

And I can't power-walk through the Crenshaw Mall without it.

Can't you just use your Tae Bo videos

or your Shake Weight?

What do mean? To, like, exercise with?

Hi, Ruby.

Ah, I love the track suit and kitten heels.

Yeah, listen, you haven't seen my iPod Shuffle, have you?

I'm sorry. I haven't. But I'll keep an eye out.

Uh-huh.

Yeah.

Children.

Children, gather.

Gather quickly.

We have a thief in the house.

Vivian stole my Shuffle.

What? Grandma, nobody would steal that.

Oh, that's crazy. You see, the struggle is always real for you.

This isn't the first time Vivian has stolen from me.

I'm not sure that counts as stealing.

Yeah. Also Vivian is very pretty, so...

- Hm. - I never liked her.

I'm on board.

Very wise, Diane.

Yes, yes.

Oh, we gonna find that Shuffle.

So, Bow had her interview with the partners,

and since there was an elephant in the room,

she tried to lighten the mood.

Well, I am glad that you guys have your coffee

'cause I am such a good anesthesiologist,

I might put you to sleep.

'Cause I know how to...

Oh, womp.

And failed.

But then she dealt with the elephant head on.

Being pregnant is an asset.

It means I'm completely loyal.

The baby is not gonna interfere with my schedule at all.

I will be back in six weeks.

Pregnant women can do it all.

Meanwhile, I was realizing that Josh

might not be wrong about paternity leave.

I mean, I wasn't home after Junior was born.

Have you seen my wand?

I can't find it anywhere,

and my spell book is useless without it.

And I didn't stay home with the twins, either.

Hey, Dad... Ohh!

I am not taking care of him when we're adults.

Or you, Dad.

I hope you've invested well.

What?

Ow!

Uh...

But then there's Zoey.

She's perfect.

Oh, morning, Dad.

Good morning, baby girl.

O-M-G, did you see that video online?

Yeah, with the goat and the baby throwing up?

At the same time.

Mm!

We have the same sense of humor, same style.

Wait.

What if Zoey turned out so great because I was home

during the first crucial months of her life?

I knew what I had to do.

Ow!

Ooh.

Why are you still on the floor?

Hey, guys, guys.

Seriously, it's time to get into this Bailey's campaign.

Now remember, they want it to be seen

as something more than just a holiday drink.

So let us brainstorm. Go.

Uh, okay, winter.

- Uh, skiing. - Mm-hmm.

Shooting wolves from a helicopter.

Nice. Go ahead.

- Long bath with a short woman. - Mm.

Or I mean deep bath with a shallow woman.

Weird but wonderful. Go ahead.

Sitting by the fire, waiting for the phone to ring.

Oh, for God's sake. Just take the shot, Josh.