Chapter 2

SCENE: GROCERY STORE A LITTLE WHILE LATER

(Robbie is moving some carts outside of the store when Matt walks up and grabs him by the shoulder.)

Matt: You're coming with me.

(He starts leading him to the car.)

Robbie: Uh, I'm working.

Matt: I had a chat with the manager, he goes to our church, he agreed to let you go early.

(They get in the car.)

Robbie: Where are we going?

Matt: To pick up our tuxes.

Robbie: What? Why?

Matt: Well, I'm the groom, I need a tux, and you're the best man so you need a tux, my wedding's tomorrow so we need our tuxes.

Robbie: But I said-

Matt: Lucy told me.

Robbie: (Confused) What?

Matt: Lucy told me what's been going on between you two the last few months.

Robbie: Um, is it safe for me to be alone in a car with you?

Matt: (Rolling his eyes as he starts the car.) I'm not going to kill you. Relax.

Robbie: So wait. You're okay with this?

Matt: Well, I'm not thrilled about you hiding it but I understand your reasons behind it. Robbie, I like you and I like the way you've changed in the last couple of years. If this were last year then I would have hunted you down.

Robbie: I don't doubt that. I probably would have deserved it.

Matt: But things are different now, I trust you, I consider you a friend. If you make Lucy happy that's all I care about. But-

Robbie: I know, the hunting down thing can still take place. I promise you though. I love Lucy and the last thing I want to do is hurt her, you can trust me on that.

Matt: (Patting Robbie's shoulder) Good man. Let's go, we have a lot to do.

Robbie: Uh, Matt, there's another reason I turned you down, see Simon-

Matt: I know, don't worry about Simon, I'm going to talk to him and explain to him why I picked you as my best man over him. We'll get it straightened out.

(Matt drives away.)

MEANWHILE AT THE CAMDEN HOUSE

(Lucy is looking in the mirror nervously.)

Lucy: (To herself) I know you guys are going to be surprised and hurt that I kept this from you for so long. But I'm really happy and I hope you consider how happy I am when you react to this news because I know you love me and all you want is for me to be happy, at least I hope you've always been truthful with me about that. So, what I have to say is-

Voice: What are you doing?

(Lucy shrieks and turns around to see Ruthie.)

Lucy: You scared me, what are you doing?

Ruthie: Coming to get a book from our shared room.

Lucy: Really? You remember we share this room because I hear you're trying to kick Robbie out of his.

Ruthie: That room was mine before, Matt and Robbie were only supposed to be in there tempararily. It's been over a year, I want my room back.

Lucy: Where is this coming from? Yesterday you were happy with this arrangement.

Ruthie: Well, that was yesterday.

Lucy: (Groaning in frustration.) I don't know why I'm bothering with talking to you.

(Lucy starts to walk away when Ruthie stops her.)

Ruthie: Why do you care? Why are you coming to Robbie's defense on this. I'd figure you'd be happy to get the room to yourself again.

Lucy: I don't think you're being fair. You suddenly decide you want your room back so you kick Robbie out of his room and force him into the garage apartment.

Ruthie: If he doesn't like it he can just move out.

Lucy: (Huffs.) Wow. Pretending for a second that that's really your decision to make, Robbie did nothing to deserve this treatment. He's been your pal since Dad brought him home to stay with us. He's been like a brother to you and he's done nothing wrong.

Ruthie: I have four brothers, I don't need another one.

Lucy: (Shrugging) Fine, I thought you were past this immaturity but I guess I was wrong.

Ruthie: Why are you getting mad at me, you're acting as if you're in love with him.

Lucy: (After a beat.) That's because I am. That cat's going to be out of the bag very soon so I might as well tell you now. Robbie and I have been dating for the last six months. But that has nothing to do with this. I'm not picking favorites, if I thought Robbie was in the wrong I would tell him.

(Lucy walks away.)

A COUPLE MINUTES LATER IN THE KITCHEN

(Lucy is opening a soda when Simon comes in.)

Simon: Have you seen Matt?

Lucy: I met him at the Promenade a little while ago but he had to go do some last minute wedding stuff.

Simon: Did he say he was looking for me or wanted to talk to me?

Lucy: No.

Simon: I don't get it, he needs a best man and Robbie turned him down, though I can't believed he picked Robbie in the first place. I can't believe he picked Robbie because John can't do it. I'm his brother and I'm not even his second choice.

Lucy: I don't hear Sam and David complaining.

Simon: They're ring bearers, they're not men anyway.

Lucy: (Snorting) And you are?

Simon: What's that supposed to mean?

Lucy: Did you ever think maybe Matt didn't choose you to be his best man because you haven't mastered the man part yet. I mean, look at all that's happened this year with you. Hitchhiking, car chases, drunk at parties. Those aren't actions a man takes.

Simon: It was one party I got drunk at and it's not like Robbie's been a saint.

Lucy: Yeah, but he's really grown up if you haven't noticed. He's not the same person he was two years ago, he's grown into a man.

Simon: Still, I should be best man, I'm his brother, not Robbie.

Lucy: But you have to admit Robbie and Matt have bonded like brothers, and you and Robbie have too.

Simon: I guess he has become a member of the family. Although you treat him like you're in love with him.

Lucy: (Smiling) That's because I am, for the last six months we've been dating.

(Lucy walks away.)

Simon: Wait, What?

(Ruthie walks down the stairs.)

Ruthie and Simon: You wouldn't believe what Lucy just told me.

Ruthie: Did she tell you the same thing she told me?

Simon: About her and Robbie?

Ruthie: Yeah, I must be slipping because I did not see that one coming.

Simon: Do you think Mom and Dad know?

Ruthie: Dad's head hasn't exploded so I don't think so.

(Just then Matt walks in holding two garment bags)

Simon: You'll never believe what we just found out.

Matt: Lucy and Robbie are dating.

Ruthie: Maybe you could, he's not in one of those bags is he?

Matt: No, it's our tuxes.

Simon: He's your best man? I thought he turned you down?

Matt: I talked him into it.

Simon: Great, so glad you and Lucy are so in love with him. I hope you'll all be very happy together.

Voice: What's going on?

(They turn to see Eric standing in the doorway.)

A/N: Dun Dun Dun! I'm sorry if this chapter wasn't my best but I wanted to find a way to lead into Eric finding out. I'll try to update soon! Hope you like it!