The other dress is nice.

(to Maggie)

Ike standing at her work table. An automatic cappuccino maker

MAGGIE

Even with everything thats happened

Maggie stares at Ike for a beat. His words have taken a little

(firmly)

Ow!

It just seems like an awful lot of

MRS. WHITTENMEYER

Ill regret it for the rest of my life.

Yes. Ive been here for thirty years.

Its a thousand dollars!

suddenly remembers something and grabs the veil off her head.

EXT. MAGGIES HOUSE - DAY

Whats this over here?

sentence.

Because I know in my heart -- youre

Thats better than fine.

Its a little "Silence of the Lambs"

IKE

someday.

times. I guarantee that at some point

Bob will be very happy.

something amazing with it.

your wife to marry you?

Is that how you proposed when you asked

(sitting)

the shop owner. Hes starting to see that its no always easy

MAGGIE

Look, Aunt Bea, were buying this

IKE

Polly, take Leslie into change.

Mrs. Whittenmeyer wilts under Ikes fierce gaze. She turns to

IKE

that the drum set was a blood-sucking

IKE

Ike sits as he hears Maggies voice behind him.

Well, why dont you pick out some

lamp idea in New York.

velvet box.

MAGGIE

Highly suspect.

IKE

ANGLE ON POLLY AND MRS. WHITTENMEYER:

IKE

Maggie lowers her voice, hoping to lessen the humiliation of the

for a second?

stands on the table. Its base is made from a used paint mixing

IKE

Maggie hands Ike another ring. This one is in the shape of a

MAGGIE (o.s.)

wants or Im coming back here with a

Fine. The newspapers upside down.

Fair enough.

This is wonderful. You reconfigure all

surprise at his touch shows on her face as she finishes her

Shhh九*九*藏*书*网h! The man has ink!

It was one of the most wonderful

Mrs. Whittenmeyer. May I talk to you

Is this your preferred logo?

IKE

Maggie move to TV. She picks up Ikes stolen post-it notes and

Maggie leads her to the front window.

IKE

Maggie looks gratefully at Ike.

No, Im not afraid. Just... Maybe

But the one you have on hold is lovely.

I didnt expect pink and lacy, but this

I like it.

(sits on the arm

I think you could probably sell this

Well, Im impressed. Absolutely

He puts his finger in the wrong hole of the machine.

of the couch)

The flower girl sees Maggie and runs and hides behind Polly.

(stopping)

these industrial parts and you do

The place is fairly large and prosperous, probably the place to

No. I think I said something eloquent

incredible.

on the lake and gave me the ring in a

a diamond set into the number.

drains away, her happy mood crushed by the tactless assault of

Ike jogs alongside of Maggie on her bike. Maggie parks her bike

MAGGIE

brushes rotate.

(whispering to Mrs. Whittenmeyer)

expecting her to share her joy. Mrs. Whittenmeyer darkens.

MAGGIE (contd)

She takes her hand down. Ike steps away.

I dont know much about this kind of

MAGGIE

Its a thousand dollars.

Shell be the prettiest little flower

(laughing)

I think the most anybody can honestly

IKE

Ike picks up his cup of cappuccino and moves behind the couch.

beautiful dress and anything else she

MAGGIE (contd)

IKE

Ike and Maggie drive in Maggies truck. They pull up in front of

cappuccino. Ike notices another homemade machine on the table.

Pardon the mess. I havent cleaned

IKE

(then, to Maggie)

MRS. W九_九_藏_书_网HITTENMEYER

Im a work in progress.

IKE

POLLY, has taken the flower girl under her wing. They are both

like, "So, uh -- maybe we should, ya

(grimacing)

IKE

He picks up one of the many logos on the counter. Each boasts a

MRS. WHITTENMEYER

Bob!

IKE (contd)

one or both of us will want to get out

IKE

divorce written all over you.

MAGGIE

Its a birthday present for my cousin.

He walks to them.

Maggies showing Ike engagement rings.

Ike snores. Maggie hits him.

Actually, I would like to get this dress.

that and you didnt find eternal bliss?

(huffy)

MRS. WHITTENMEYER

Maggie. Some of the children are

space alien.

MAGGIE

IKE

Still sweet.

Is this dress for sale?

MAGGIE

No, the other one.

please?

Maggie... You only wear them for about

He tripped on his shoelaces.

dear. Polly, will you come help me,

I gave you entitles me to ask the

Amazing. Found industrial stuff.

IKE

Hi, Maggie. Youll have to excuse her,

MAGGIE (contd)

say is, "Look..."

Whittenmeyer catches the wig as he puts the mannequin under his

go in the Tri-County area. A little FLOWER GIRL, 10, is being

moments of my life. Cal Ripken even

squirt gun filled with India ink.

Insert on a cappuccino machine. We PULL BACK and see Maggie and

Bob! I almost forgot! I have to meet

He looks around and spots some gadgets and lamps on another table.

farm in St. Thomas. The ring was

"MAG" is on the side. The machine shakes as it steams the

still deserve a beautiful dress.

POLLY

"I guarantee that well have tough

Mr. Whittenmeyer. Hi, Polly!

He puts his finger in the correct hole. She turns it on. The

MRS. WHITTENMEYER

She walks over to him.

MAGGIE (contd)

IKE (contd)

Ike watches with regret as Maggies child-like enthusiasm

Maybe its just me, but -- if you got

Will he really do that?

(then, sitting)

Ill just need one more day to make sure

(happily)

Call me crazy, but I believe that check

your check clears.

MAGGIE

... At an Orioles game.

Ever thought of that?

No.

close to Maggie.

MAGGIE

Gill. Of course. He proposed at the

IKE (contd)

Ike turns around. Maggie is standing on the pedestal, wearing

She glows. Then the moment between them is broken as she

and studded with multi-color gems.

IKE (contd)

Yeah, thats a good point.

I like it. This whole thing is pretty

Cindy the manicurist.

a Bridal Shop.

money to spend on one of your dresses,

MAGGIE

Hes an entomologist! I thought it was

very unique.

Maybe someday.

Ike takes a swallow of cappuccino.

IKE

Maggie gives Ike a smile that lights up the sky. They go inside.

inside a cocoon.

A spectacular dress fills the small window. Its beautiful,

POLLY

(then to the girl)

Ike calls out to Mrs. Whittenmeyer.

to behold and Ike has to struggle to keep his face under control.

moment.

Ike is taken aback.

Ike touches her hand to examine the ring more closely. Her

INT. MAGGIES FOYER AND STAIRS - DAY

lit up with "Mary me, Maggie."

MAGGIE

It was very sweet until he hallucinated

Polly comes to help carry the mannequin away.

Dont look so surprised, youve got

Perfect. Because Miss Carpenter is

Grateful Dead rose.

(stares at him)

IKE (contd)

Now thats romantic. A proposal like

sell wedding dresses.

(thinks a beat)

Ike is restless. He stands up.

It was classic九*九*藏*书*网.

MAGGIE

(to Polly)

MAGGIE

Actually...

MAGGIE (contd)

the dress and looking unbelievably gorgeous. She is overwhelming

MAGGIE

Willow lamp... Rasta lamp...

accessories while I get this ready,

during the seventh inning stretch...

Maggie is keenly aware of Ike listening in.

What went wrong?

MAGGIE

MAGGIE

(studying a lamp)

MAGGIE (contd)

Id like it better on a scoreboard.

of this thing. But I also guarantee

Its one thousand dollars.

MAGGIE

She moves from the fireplace to a chair and sits.

MAGGIE

here to buy one. But not just any one.

bit of her breath away. She covers.

the shop owner. Also, the girls MOTHER is there watching.

You afraid to try?

Ill get it from the back.

since the fifth grade.

under the expert eyes of a stern looking woman, MRS. WHITTENMEYER,

I think so.

The other one is only three hundred

"MAG" logo.

MAGGIE

Ike moves back to the couch.

fitted on the pedestal in the middle of the room. A saleswoman,

isnt exactly a womans room.

What an incredible chauvinistic

the only one for me"

I didnt drag.

salesperson, right? Youre here to

INT. MAGGIES WORKROOM - LATER

observation.

that if I dont ask you to be mine,

INT. BRIDAL SHOP - DAY

And here we are at Bob. He proposed

MAGGIE

What do you mean? It was incredibly

So? Is that what you said to her?

MRS. WHITTENMEYER

questions for a while.

romantic, sexy. Maggie and Ike can be seen in the reflection.

Maggie leads Ike upstairs to her workroom.

know. What do you think?"

Tough to spend money in this town.

MAGGIE

Ike goes over and takes the mannequin out of the window. Mrs.

for me. I cant believe you waited for

(to the motherhttp://www.99lib.net)

to dress it up, it doesnt ring true.

EXT. HALE STREET - THE NEXT DAY

dollars.

IKE (contd)

MRS. WHITTENMEYER

and they go inside her door to the house.

(defensive)

tie-dye t-shirt stand at a Dead concert.

Now Maggie shows Ike the ring on her hand. Its a gold "#1" with

IKE

(lightly)

Ike puts down his cup of coffee, gets his tape recorder and sits

Maggie.

Thats Brians. He took me ut canoeing

Yes. But Ive changed my mind.

MR. WHITTENMEYER (contd)

the wedding to run.

arm.

MAGGIE (contd)

Youve come for your dress. Good!

I have one thousand dollars.

MRS. WHITTENMEYER

MAGGIE

MAGGIE

Wait. Dont tell me. The scoreboard

What do you think?

girl in your daughters wedding.

MAGGIE

MAGGIE

DISSOLVE TO:

ten minutes.

romantic!

IKE

thing. Im from out of town. Youre a

(pleasantly)

machine. It looks very shiny and futuristic. Maggies logo

Ive still never been married and I

IKE

She points to the dress. She smiles back to Mrs. Whittenmeyer,

little boy up the aisle.

INT. MAGGIES LIVING ROOM - A BIT LATER THAT DAY

George. He proposed at a butterfly

MRS. WHITTENMEYER

being Maggie. Theres a tremor in her voice.

She wants that one.

Put your finger in.

MAGGIE

Maybe you should ask her some time.

Maggie gives her a look.

afraid of you since you dragged that

Mrs. Whittenmeyer comes forward to greet Maggie.

incredible.

her wedding video on top of the TV, and goes to the front door.

MAGGIE (contd)

POLLY

You dont know.

MAGGIE

IKE

You look... uh... You look fine.

(stammering)

Always a mood killer.

TIME CUT: A FEW MINUTES LATER:

Agreed.

applauded.

Maggie hands Ike a third ring. Its in the shape of a butterfly

I dont know.