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In this gripping episode of Suspense, titled Ivy Is a Lovely Name For A Girl, the story revolves around Tom and Linda, a couple preparing for the arrival of their second child. With their first child, Bobby, now eight years old, the couple has experience but is still filled with anxiety about the impending birth. Linda's nerves manifest as she repeatedly checks their preparations, from ensuring the car is full of gas to confirming that their doctor is reachable. Her worries are compounded by the unpredictability of childbirth and the chaotic nature of the Hollywood freeway, which is notorious for its heavy traffic and accidents.
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