and hear them each say "I do". They kiss a twirling, whirling

Maggie throws bouquet. We see it float in the air.

Let me explain something. The fact is,

(laughing)

I didnt. And you being the one at the

"I guarantee that well have tough

Ike has no response.

Benedict.

I was, because if you said "yes" right

IKE

other persons fault, because I had

MAGGIE

Im listening.

city stretch out across the beautiful night. Ike looks out at

Ike sits. Maggie takes the box from him and puts it aide. And

THE END

Does it matter?

(cheerful)

No, no -- dont hide your face, this

She hesitates.

times. I guarantee that at some point

the rest of my life. Because I know in

potentially but not certifiably,

(as he gets up)

good that I didnt go through with it

I think so... When I was walking down

IKE

Maggieｒeａｄ.9９csw.cｏｍ hops cheerfully back to her feet.

one or both oof us will want to get out.

Oh my God. No.

not going to want to miss it.

You were not.

motions with his hand for her to stay seated. He goes inside and

IKE

staring. I would like to get married

Pretty good speech, Maggie.

If I ride off into the sunset, I want

She gets off her knees and stands.

MAGGIE

MAGGIE

IKE

Used?

(crosses to him)

FADE TO BLACK.

DISSOLVE TO:

Ike swallows, overwhelmed, overjoyed, and scared shitless.

Now she is glowing at him, shining with the full force of her.

Priest Brian hears about Maggies wedding.

I understand why you bring up the truck.

ANOTHER ANGLE:

No, I couldnt fix anything...

Will you marry me?

(after sitting)

Whats this?

They start to dance a slow dance.

was exactly what he wanted. So it was

Ike moves out rｅad•９９ｃｓw.ｃoｍto the balcony. After a moment, Maggie follows him.

He smiles as he looks at Maggie.

old grooms. They are all paired in twos, like a love Noahs ark.

somebody who didnt have any idea who I

Should I be writing this down?

IKE

Mrs. Trout hears about Maggies wedding.

you -- you knew the real me.

Ike takes her hands affectionately.

MAGGIE

and sitting)

... I hate big weddings with everybody

EXT. LARGE GREEN FIELD - DAY

IKE

MAGGIE (contd)

MAGGIE

youve seen me at my worst, most

eyes with his hand.

INT. CHURCH - DAY

MAGGIE

Good.

I love you, Homer Eisenhower Graham.

We see a hill and on top of it is a Pastor marrying Maggie and

MAGGIE (contd)

end of the aisle didnt just fix that.

George, Groom #3, hears about Maggies wedding.

definitely a first to me, and youre

Maggie glances around and spots a DECK CHA九-九-藏-書IR, which she turns so

running shoes to you.

really was. And it was only half the

Yes, I did.

the view with his back to Maggie as she speaks.

psychotic state. And if you liked me

IKE

MAGGIE (contd)

He opens it. Its her running shoes.

If you could have a seat, please.

I love eggs Benedict. I hate all the

Maggie and Ike finally break the kiss. Ike takes her hand and

Ready?

leaf-lined aisle to a waiting Ike. They kiss as we hear the vows

walks her to two horses. Ike and Maggie, on the two horses, ride

little bit.

So?

people. Slowly, we see the twenty people come over the crest of

part. And Ive been practicing it.

IKE

go back up. He turns to her.

The balcony overlooks Central Park. The twinkling lights of the

Ellie and Fisher hear about Maggies wedding.

then, I mean, now... I cant imagine...

turns on some九-九-藏-書 music. The cat is sitting by the radio. He

EXT. BALCONY/IKESAPARTMENT - NIGHT

MAGGIE (contd)

only happens once in a lifetime. Its

other kinds.

IKE (contd)

(laughing)

then she gets down on one knee.

on a weekday while everybody is at work.

Maggie smiles up at him. Ike tips his head back and covers his

my heart -- youre the only one for me".

MAGGIE (contd)

Maggie, I gotta think about this a

away, I wouldnt get to say this next

MAGGIE

IKE

MAGGIE

Theyre mine. Im turning in my

I borrowed it from this guy I know.

But I also guarantee that if I dont

She returns to the balcony and hands him the box.

This is getting serious.

These are for you.

my own horse.

kiss, a circular kiss. We hear the applause of about twenty

MAGGIE

it is facing the city lights. Then she softly says:

(tenderly)

(pulling up a chair

IKE

INT. ｈttps://ｒeａd.９9ｃsｗ•ｃoｍBAKERY - DAY

I was hoping youd say that.

ask you to be mine, Ill regret it for

But I still ended up chasing a truck.

the hill. They are all Maggies family and friends, plus the

MAGGIE

done everything to convince him that I

EXT. FIELD - DAY

Ike takes this in. Shes reaching him -- but then the defenses

off happily in their wedding clothes. As the group cheers,

Dance with me.

MAGGIE

returns to the balcony and takes Maggies hand.

Ike looks into Maggies shining face and pauses. He gets up and

We see others get the news.

IKE

INT. NEW YORK BAR - DAY

INT. ELLIES OFFICE OR APARTMENT - DAY

because it would have been a lie, but

And one more thing. I know its hard

IKE

the aisle? I was walking toward

to believe there could be more. Um...

embarrassing, deviously plotting,

Ike, in beautiful wedding attire. We see Maggie walk down a