And in a "V".

calm down, you wont get your dress on...

Over Ellies shoulder, Ike sees Fishers grinning face.

bridal gown. They continue to ad lib words standing with the

We are friends, arent we, Fisher?

Go talk to the pastor and hell tell

CUT TO:

IKE (contd)

Maggie goes over to Peggy and Cindy, and starts to get into her

Its hurting.

whisk you out of here if she runs.

Shes really found it.

It is a media circus including FOUR REPORTERS, Midday with

There is a fire in the fireplace. Maggie and Ike sit as Ike

sit with them.

coming.

We have to hurry. The Sunday School

CUT TO:

Ike and Maggie have fun playing cards. The game is slapjack.

PEGGY

Shoot ours so she has one with an

MAGGIE

Nows the time for calm... If you dont

Fisher, if you pee on that Persian,

theyre listening to you.

The turnout for this mornings wedding

INT. MAGGIES LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

results are in. Back to you, Jessica.

JULIE MURPHY

PEGGY

Friends. Thank you. Thank you.

sits under a hair dryer. Sprout, the dog, sits in his basket.

(to Cindy)

fourth time today in Hale, Maryland.

anger. The REPORTERS swarm around him as he gets out of the car.

farmer and Grandma Julia. Rep九*九*藏*書orter DINA NAPOLI walks down the

Mrs. Pressman stands, shooting Ike with her video camera.

Reporter JULIE MURPHY stands near Grandma Julia and Mrs.

INTERCUT WITH:

IKE

Meredith and the T-shirt Vendor. Plus three other people the

DINA NAPOLI

carnival scene. Cindy sits with Maggie as she leans forward,

(grinning)

of reporters head up the churchs stairs, hauling their

Hollywood stars, but Maggie Carpenter

His hair... any color.

CINDY

I do dont you understand?"... Get

The NY T-shirt Vendor pitches his wares.

INT. MAGGIES ROOM - DAY

IKE

force today.

No, Im not.

After they rub Maggies ears a bit:

wave. Ike rubs his headache.

Ike and Maggie open and close a Hoberman ball by holding its

They play ping-pong. They laugh, enjoying the moment.

newspaper. He turns in astonishment and continues up the

Ill have a car around the back to

opposite ends in their teeth. Grandma looks in.

IKE

EXT. STREET/HALE/ATLANTIC HOTEL - THAT NIGHT

best.

Hes not coming. Watch. Hes not

PEGGY

EXT. WINDOW OF CHURCH/INT. SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOM - DAY

We do it to our dog.

This is not a good sign.

showing you the full wedding ceremony,

minds of these several hundreds fol九*九*藏*書ks,

me what to do.

Ill get the dress.

Number #4, ex-USA Today columnist, Ike

Youre no fun.

Ike stops the car where it is and jumps out, slamming the door in

Maggie and Ike horseback riding. They sit on their horses

making a speech welcoming the press to Maryland. A large GROUP

Its okay. Theres no microphone.

IKE (contd)

Ill kill you.

EXT. IKES CAR - CONTINUING

(emotional)

on a neighbors lawn, invited GUESTS flock by in their party

is nervous.

INSERT window of church. Peggy peers out the window at the

ELLIE

ELLIE (contd)

your "Runaway Bride" T-shirts here...

INT. FISHER AND ELLIES BEDROOM (NYC) - NIGHT

MAGGIE

CINDY

Maggie rubs her ears.

And Ike?

Hes here! Hes here!

EXT. FIELD - DAY

Maggie talks to Peggy, Cindy and Grandma Julia. Grandma Julia

reading something from Yeats at the moment. They seem happy.

EXT. OCEAN - DAY

DINA NAPOLI (OF WBAL)

Well come back on the air when the

we hope.

Wedding bells are ringing for the

CINDY

IKE

ELLIE (contd)

was never her problem. Well be here,

Will she or wont she? That is on the

was talk of a "now show", but he is

Mrs. Pressman, please.

Reporter JACKI and TIFFANY stand at the edge of 九*九*藏*書the CROWD

He moves as he takes it all in: a FAMILY eats a fast food picnic

(reassuringly)

INT. MAGGIES WORKSHOP/HOME - DAY

Eight is good... "V" could be Victory.

They continue to pound him with questions as he walks to church

hour, but being around in the beginning

Im happy for you, honey.

reporters are interviewing, a GERMAN LADY, BUTCH KENAN, a

JULIE MURPHY (Channel 6)

church. Ike snaps.

INT. IKES CAR - DAY

(pleading)

kids will be here soon.

Graham, who is missing in action.

Hes the one... Hes the one.

Fisher throws himself onto the carpet and rolls himself

I got "Bye-bye Birdie". "What part of

CINDY

Meredith, the low-end public access TV reporter, films himself

Ike drives up and parks in front of the hotel as he talks on his

Pressman.

Well rub.

the citizens of Hale are out in full

Ellie kisses him on the cheek and walks away.

cell phone.

Never a Bridesmaid", will be attempting

CINDY

Ikes going to get married.

Grandma!

(without turning to him)

pointing a cheap video camera himself.

here.

INT. MAGGIES HOUSE - DAY

Of course we are. Of course.

(moves to window)

CINDY

Well, Im good, I dont know if Im

reporting.

MAGGI九九藏書E

Rub your ears.

LOVE MONTAGE SHOTS:

ending.

MRS. PRESSMAN

PEGGY

Peggy laughs.

Peggy moves to help Cindy with the dress. Maggie stands alone at

JACKI/REPORTER #3 (WBOC TV16)

Not to mention on the mind of Groom

tire swing.

The brides been here for almost an

Ellie. Ellie stares back at her until she leaves. Ike walks

FISHER

Ike pulls up slowly. GUESTS peer through the his car window and

INT. BEAUTY SALON - NIGHT DAY

EXT. CHURCH - THE DAY OF THE WEDDING

Well, the groom just pulled up. There

FISHER

away from Lee and turns smack into Ellie and Fisher. Ike puts

ELLIE

As Fisher and Ellie sign the guest book, a LOCAL LADY stares at

Hes here!... Hes here!

IKE

INT. CHURCH - CONTINUING

Ike and Maggie fishing.

you what to do. And someone will tell

I love his eyes. I just believe

Maggie Carpenter, "Always a Bride --

amongst trees, "nuzzling". Ike reads as he pushes Maggie in a

MEREDITH

They all squeeze and peer out window. They scream in excitement.

PEGGY

Ike retreats into the church. Lee comes up to him again with his

MAGGIE

I like his tight butt.

No, no. I saw eight geese flying in a

"V".

hyperventilate.

helpless with laughter.

GRANDMArｅａｄ•9９cｓｗ.ｃoｍ JULIA

You always looked great in that suit...

Then youll be my best man.

is Hale, Marylands special star and

CUT TO:

video camera: CHUFFA about Scorsese.

Ike Graham is here!

who are standing here this morning.

T-SHIRT VENDOR

PEGGY

Ellies on the phone. Fisher sits nearby.

the window a moment. She picks up a toy horse.

CINDY

Cory does that to me when I

church steps.

equipment. They enter the flood of PEOPLE streaming inside the

steps. An OLDER LADY smacks him on the shoulder with a

is usually reserved for royalty or

letter "V".

Ellie whispers in his ear.

PEGGY

to complete her fourth wedding ceremony.

his arms around them and gives them a big hug.

MAGGIE

You and your lucky geese. You always

shows Maggie some passages from his favorite books. Hes

MAGGIE

Not eight...

doubled over on a childs chair. Peggy moves from the window to

best, and local NEWS TEAMS block the way. The STATE SENATOR is

see geese.

IKESPOV:

steps. He charges up the stairs and grabs Lee.

Yes, rubbing your ears is very soothing.

They ad lib various words starting with the letter "V". Maggie

Cindy rushes to Maggies wedding dress.

MAGGIE

See, this is a mature relationship.