We have this new psychiatrist that comes in two days a week and of course I pick her name...

M'Lynn: We have this new psychiatrist that comes in two days a week and of course I pick her name out of the grab bag, I have to pick something up for her tomorrow. Would you put that on the list, I have no idea what to get your father. What's Jackson giving you, do you know? Shelby: Furniture. M'Lynn: Furniture, well, my. Must be nice to be married to a rich lawyer. What's it for, the living room? Shelby: No, for the nursery. [seeing M'Lynn's stricken look] Shelby: We wanted to tell you when you and daddy were together, but you're never together so it's every man for himself. I'm pregnant. M'Lynn: I realize that. Shelby: Well is that it? Is that all you're gonna say? M'Lynn: What do you want me to say? Shelby: Well, something along the lines of congratulations. M'Lynn: Congratulations. Shelby: Would it be too much to ask for a little excitement, not too much I wouldn't want you to break a sweat or anything. It's in July. Oh Mama, you have to help me plan. We're gonna get a new house. Jackson and I are going house hunting next week. Jackson loves to hunt for anything. M'Lynn: What does Jackson say about all of this? Shelby: He's so excited. He says he doesn't care whether it's a boy or a girl, but I know he really wants a son so bad he can taste it. He's really cute about the whole thing. It's all he can talk about: Jackson Latree, Jr. M'Lynn: Does he ever? Listen, I mean when doctors and specialists give you advice. Does he listen? I know you never do, does he? Huh? What? Well, I guess since he doesn't have to carry the baby it really isn't any of his concern. Shelby: Mama, I want a child. M'Lynn: What about adoption? You've filled out all the applications. Shelby: Mama, no judge is gonna give a baby to someone with my medical records. Jackson even put out feelers about buying one. M'Lynn: People do it all the time. Shelby: Listen to me. I want a child of my own. I think it would help things a lot. M'Lynn: I see. Shelby: Mama, you worry too much. In fact I never worry 'cause I always know you're worried enough for the both of us. Jackson and I have given this a lot of thought. M'Lynn: Has he really? Well, there's a first time for everything. Shelby: Don't start on Jackson. M'Lynn: Your poor body has been through so much. Why would you deliberately do this to yourself? Shelby: Diabetics have healthy babies all the time. M'Lynn: You are special Shelby. There are limits to what you can do.