Maggie as shes in the church kitchen and hops on counter and
BOB
near the staircase to cut her off. He grabs her veil and it
Maggie!
her in the fourth quarter.
heads out the window. The window is wide enough.
quickly. Peggy gives Ike a wink and an encouraging smile.
what hits him.
ELAINE
MAGGIE
I didnt want to find out I wasnt for
on the pews towards her as GUEST crowd the aisle, blocking his
BOB
comes off in his hands. Maggie disappears down the steps of the
Ike gives the ring to Fisher. The Pastor approaches Ike. Ike
IKE (contd)
make time. Lets just get there.
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little "come on" motions. It seems to be working. Maggie
But then her feet gradually begin to slow.
(to Fisher)
(yelling out)
Cover me.
No sauntering down the aisle. Just
there, smiling at Ike. The Pastor gestures to the guests to sit
Hello. Im Bob, Maggies fourth
cocktail hour. Elaine is in back all dressed in black, mourning
Thats okay. Theres a lid for every
Ike as he gets to the window, but Maggie is out in driveway.
arts and crafts. As Maggie runs through:
TOWNSPEOPLE st九九藏书and so Ike can hurry through the pew. Ike climbs
MAGGIE
heavyweight title to a New Yorker.
Her foot inches forward. The other follows.
FISHER
resumes with her walk toward him. His face. Her face. His
Hello. Im Fisher.
The aisle stretches before her into infinity. Faces goggle at
MRS. TROUT
(motioning to their eyes)
He takes the boutonniere and puts it on Ikes lapel.
Im glad its you.
IKE
lucky I have a suit... Whats wrong?
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shes a wild animal cornered. She moves to the side. The
I mean, Jack Dempsey lost his
Cindy and Peggy nod and leave. The door closes.
(to Ike)
Maggie closer -- loving her, willing her on.
Mrs. Trout starts picking lint off Fishers jacket.
Ike rocks imperceptibly, urging her on. Peggy and Cindy make
Like a general, he points to Dennis and Cory in the back and
BOB
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Really?
school class. A lot of KIDS And TEACHERS are doing religious
Thank you, Dad.
I have no idea what Im doing.
done this before. They make it to the head of the aisle all too
Mrs. Pressman and the Trouts watch. Mrs. Trout picks lint off of
one of th九*九*藏*书*网e full pews, crosses the aisle and leaps across the pews
Maggie stops her walk, gives Ike a teasing smile, and then
BOB
(sarcastically)
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Block the doors!
IKE
attempt.
He walks into the chapel.
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All the guests stand as Maggie enter the chapel smiling.
smirking, checking out the hicks, forming their stories for
abruptly holds out a rose boutonniere.
IKE
turns away and look out over the guests.
down and away. Fisher gets on his cell phone. Ike charges from
Immediately, Cory and Dennis open the doors for her entrance.
Ike steps up and stands next to Fisher.
her husbands jacket.
I just found out Im best man! Im
action, charging after her.
IKE
(quietly to Maggie)
(to himself)
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You should thank Lou and I for the
The KIDS mob him, grabbing his pockets. Ike fights his way
Oh, come on. Youre practically family.
you tickle him, hell give candy.
But Ike is too busy maintaining eye contact. His eyes urge
INT. CHURCH FOYER - CONTINUING
Ike. Mrs. Trout approaches Ike.
front of an oscillating fan. Grandma and Walter come in.
FISHER
This doesnt want to come out.
www.99lib.netsmiles at her. She smiles at him. She is almost there... Shes
Got any last minute advice?
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Ike stands there dazed. For a second. Then she springs into
Grandma leaves. Walter steps up.
railing, landing on Dennis toe. He follows down the stairs
Bob comes up to Ike. He looks like hes going to punch Ike, then
church basement. Ike fumble with the veil and jumps over the
BOB (contd)
men.
BOB
Peggy turns off the fan. Cindy takes the bag from Maggie.
ELAINE
down stairs.
chapel. Maggie has a moment alone. She looks at back door as
FISHER
MRS. TROUT
beacon a long way off.
FISHER
The door opens and Dennis sticks his head in.
Maggie comes down steps and enters the church childrens Sunday
MAGGIE
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MAGGIES POV:
know, plus some NEW YORKERS for Ike, with little ponytails.
Thank you.
wedding car -- a 63 Buick.
IKE
Im sorry.
Eye contact. Eye contact.
A sigh now rises from the GUESTS as Maggie closes in on Ike. He
flurry of white, she is halfway down the aisle before Ike knows
IKE
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Fisher gives a little "darn, so close" look.
She gives her bouqu九九藏书网et to a little GIRL as she goes by. Ike comes
You just pull a hair from my neck.
down. They do.
splitting apart. And she bolts like a bat out of hell! In a
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GRANDMA JULIA
CINDY
Peggy joins Maggie, who is blowing bubblegum and swaying in
Ike sneezes. She looks down and imagines she sees the carpet
She plunges forward with a sped-up hesitation step.
Armani wire rims, Donna Karan bodysuits. Theres a lot of
IKE
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MAGGIE
Both extends his hand to Elaine.
Bob hands the flower to Ike. Ike is shaking. Bob catches this
path. Like a gazelle, she leaps to the side aisle and scampers
face. Her face.
Hi, Im Elaine from New York.
Do you have the ring?!
WALTER
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INT. CHAPEL - CONTINUING
looks and noises of encouragement.
ELAINE
Just a second.
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Grandma gives her a kiss on the cheek.
Theyre ready, Maggie.
Maggie spits her bubblegum into the bag. Peggy hands Maggie her
her from every direction. The tiny figure of Ike stands like a
sends them into action. The doors shut in Maggies face. But
Maintain eye contact.
Thank you.
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approaches rapidly. The CROWD has turned from skepticism to
BOB
through KIDS.
Bob turns and leaves, going down a side staircase.
Cindy and Peggy enter with the confident air of people who have
Out of the corner of his eye, Ike sees a pictures of Christ on the
Dennis closes the door behind him as he goes back into the
pot. Besides, Im comfortable with Ike.
INT. CHAPEL - CONTINUOUS
IKE
with lots of candy in his pockets. If
Mrs. Trout, go back to your seat!
Your job is... the ring.
start of the wedding by knocking on the door.
Thank you, Grandma.
and looks up to Ike. It is a moment of clean honesty between the
The organ begins to play. The organist is Ted. Grandma, Walter,
I know. Gene Tunney.
Im really rooting for this one.
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wall. He leans into the picture and whispers.
You look awful.
IKE
DENNIS
Theres a man coming down those steps
Good luck, Maggie.
PEGGY
Lets go.
MRS. TROUT
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possible escape route, then changes her mind. She signals the
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after her. Mrs. Pressman and Walter exchange bet money.
INT. CHAPEL - CONTINUING
Spit.
Ike. Need help?
bouquet.
MAGGIE