Being Erica

Previously on "Being Erica":

- What's this? - Your card.

Erica, you are a doctor in training.

I feel like you're setting me up to fail.

This process is not going to be easy.

Will you marry me?

Of course I will, Ivan.

When's the last time you took a holiday?

Had an adventure? Met a woman?

What is this about?

It's about your life outside of work.

I don't need a life outside of work.

I have never liked anyone like this before.

Is everything okay?

I'm pregnant.

Uh...

What?! Are you... Are you sure?

Pretty sure.

Oh my...

You can't tell me you didn't notice.

Well, I didn't wanna say anything,

but I thought that you just looked a little-

- Fat? - No, I did not say fat.

And oh my God, Sam!

How long have you known?!

And why didn't you say anything?

At first, I was in total denial.

You know I've always had irregular periods.

Sorry, Adam.

- It's fine. - And so I thought I was just gaining weight

until my nipples started changing colour.

- Really? - Yeah. - I'm just...

So then I...

I don't know,

I guess I was just embarrassed.

I feel like a walking, talking Jerry Springer episode.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't be laughing. I mean, it's not...

It's not funny, it's just...

Have you told Mom and Dad?

No. You're the first.

And are you...?

I mean, I can't tell how you're feeling.

Are you... happy?

Yes.

I love Lenin

and getting to have a baby with him

just feels like...

A gift.

Oh my God, Sam.

Life works in funny ways.

Just when you think you've got things figure out,

just when it seems like everything's going

according to plan...

That's when something happens.

Tom?

Is that you?

Amanda.

Do you live around here?

Because I stop for a latte every day

and I've never seen you.

No, no. I was, uh... I was just on a walk,

I stopped in for a coffee.

Oh. So...

Are you married with 2.2 kids?

Uh, divorced. One daughter.

Me too. Divorced.

But no kids.

Uh, Paul and I, uh... split five years ago.

Well, I should probably be on my way.

Of course,

but it'd be nice to catch up.

Oh, yes.

No, that would be nice.

I'll give you a call.

Something small.

Something big.

Something that makes us realize we aren't in control

and never were.

Something that lands at our feet

and leaves us speechless

and unsure where to turn and what to do.

Hello?

Yes, this is she.

Something that blindsides us, leaving us gasping for air.

No thought in our heads except how could this be happening

and what do we do now?

Being Erica 04x03 "Baby Mama" Original Air Date: October 10, 2011.

No, I think my mom'll be fine,

I'm more worried about my dad.

Why, 'cause he's more conservative?

No, because Sam and Lenin, they're not married...

I know. Who cares, right?

Well, I care about marriage.

Like should David and I wear suits or tuxedos?

Gold rings or platinum?

Who should we invite,

and will those not invited hate us for eternity?

It's just decisions decisions.

Yup. Just some of the many topics we'll be going over

at my big fat stag weekend.

So, pumpkin, you ready to hit the woods?

Oh yeah, bring it on.

Now my best man Benny's picking us up in five,

so chop-chop! Down that latte.

Have fun!

I just, I wonder...

How do you think Lenin's dealing with the news?

Oh, I don't know.

I don't envy him though.

I mean, can you imagine if I came home one day

and I told you that I was pregnant?

It would be a disaster.

A disaster?

Well, yeah. You know,

it's the kind of thing you wanna plan, right?

Yeah. Mm-hm.

And plus, I don't know if I even wanna have kids,

so...

What? Wait a minute, you don't...

You don't know if you wanna have kids?

Like, since when?

Uh, I don't know. Since always.

It's not something I've been thinking about it.

Why is this...?

Because...

I want kids for sure.

I don't know what you want me to say.

It's not something I've been thinking about.

No, I mean, I know and I get it,

and I'm not trying to pressure you

into make a decision,

- but I mean, it's good that we- - Adam? Come on.

Let's go, pumpkin!

Let's just cross that bridge when we come to it.

Okay?

Yeah.

Bye.

Have fun.

Let's do it.

Come in.

Dr. Naadiah.

What can I do for you?

Amanda Mathieson.

There's a name I haven't heard in a while.

A woman who was very important to you

once upon a time,

expresses an interest in meeting you for coffee

and you throw her card in the garbage.

Well, I have no interest in catching up with Amanda.

Why? You still angry with her?

No. Of course not.

The whole thing is ancient history.

- Well, then why... - Why do I have to justify this to you?

I don't wanna call her.

I don't know what I would even say.

You heard the expression "Things happen for a reason"?

Oh, come on...

I'm not suggesting that you should

rekindle your romance with Amanda.

I'm just wondering after the promise you made to Dr. Arthur...

No, I've been taking steps.

You've taken on two more patients.

You continue to do nothing but work.

You'll figure out what to say.

Now, girls, I just wanna warn you;

Your mom's in a tizzy. You know her and parties.

Erica, did you remember the eggs?

Yes, I did.

We got two dozen, free range.

But honestly, how many parents does Lenin have?

Gary, can you please help me cut the bagels?

- Here. - Oh, thank you.

Okay, so, um...

How did it go when you told them?

Dad took it surprisingly well.

- Really? - Yeah.

And Mom?

Mom was a little... quiet.

Well, she's probably still in shock.

That's what I figured.

And, you know, all morning she's been like-

Super stressed?

Yes.

I hope that Lenin's parents aren't fussy.

Fussy? No.

Lenin's parents are a whole other deal.

Look at that work of beauty.

And I'm not talking about my handiwork.

I'm talking about your fertility basket.

Your womb.

- Thank you. - No, thank you.

For the gift of life.

So, how are you handling everything?

Well, I'm always up for an adventure,

and this--

probably the biggest adventure I could ever face.

So, yeah, I'm good,

it wasn't planned-- at all.

But, uh... It feels right.