Author's Note: I believe this chapter will serve as the last. I have had so much fun writing these scenes and I appreciate you guys for being around to read my work. Thank You!
"Wedding"
INT. CHURCH - DAY
Set up much like graduation, several rows of chairs line
either side of the church. Up front, PROFESSOR STROMWELL
officiates the wedding ceremony and the spotlight is on her.
Like the dark-haired groom, the blonde bride's back is to
the audience. She wears a beautiful, strapless white gown
and veil. He wears a tuxedo and a Red Sox baseball cap.
On her side of the stage, the Delta Nus wear pink bridesmaid
dresses. On his side, the boys from the 'hood sport tuxedos
with pink ties and cummerbunds. Only SERENA as the maid of
honor and MICK as the best man are visible enough to
identify.
STROMWELL
Though many people receive A's in
ethics, only two of my students
could have done so without ever
attending a lecture or doing the
assigned reading. This is because
Elle and Emmett do what is right
based not on logic or law books,
but instead based on their hearts,
their guts and their naturally good
instincts. I hope, seriously, that
you'll be able to keep that in mind
as we proceed with the ceremony...
and I introduce you to your bride
and groom...
The spotlight on Stromwell splits in two and shines on the
bride and groom. They turn around uncertainly. She raises
her veil as he pulls off the baseball cap.
The guests let out a collective gasp as the bride and groom
are revealed as... MARGOT and JOEY. They smile at one
another then wave at the audience.
PILAR holds Serena back as she tries to get to Margot. A
similar scene plays out on the groom's side of the stage,
with DANNY restraining Mick.
A buzz travels therough the crowd. ENID and VIVIENNE stand
up and catch eyes. They shrug at one another. MOM, DAD and
SANDRA stand up and look around. They all smile and shrug it
off. PAULETTE stands up, accompanied by KYLE, holding her
cell phone up to try and get reception.
Stromwell clears her throat a few times. She gives her best
professor look and everyone sits and settles down. Margot
and Joey turn back to her as the ceremony continues.
STROMWELL
And while this is not the marriage
you were expecting to see today...
Stromwell keeps talking in pantomime. The lights dim on her
and the rest of the wedding party and guests. The spotlight
moves to the far side of the stage and finds... EMMETT and
ELLE as they walk out holding hands.
A sunglasses-sporting Emmett wears jeans, a tuxedo print
t-shirt and a black tuxedo-style jacket. His pink pocket
square echos... Elle's PINK wedding dress.
The strapless pink gown is fully skirted with layers of
tulle. The tightly ruched bodice adds to the gorgeous,
classy and uniquely Elle design. Her hair is styled in an
intricate up-do, accented by a minimalistic, but elegant
tiara. She carries a huge bouquet of white and pink roses.
When they speak, they address the audience.
ELLE
(singing)
So today was to be our big day.
She indicates the wedding still being pantomimed.
EMMETT
But instead we are getting away.
ELLE
While this wedding is great... it's
not for us.
She holds her hand out to him.
ELLE
Ready to go?
He takes it as they walk halfway across the stage together.
They stop to address the audience again.
EMMETT
We'd prefer something just meant for two.
ELLE
Nothing crowded and no big to-do.
EMMETT
Therefore we booked a trip to
low-key... Las Vegas.
They look at each other for a moment, amused, but completely
happy with the decision and with each other.
EMMETT
While perhaps it's a bit cruel to
leave friends and family behind...
ELLE
We so truly hope they'll understand
our choice and they won't mind.
EMMETT
And, see... if they saw what I see...
He indicates his bride.
EMMETT
The key to all that's real then
they'd have to agree... when Elle
suggests Vegas, well, that is where
you go. Best not to ask questions.
He looks to Elle with a distracted thought:
EMMETT
Hey do we give back all the gifts?
Man, that blender was great.
Oops... sorry random thought.
Elle grins at him and slides his sunglasses up to rest on
his head so she can look him in the eye.
ELLE
Thank you for doing this. For every
single kiss. For loving me beyond...
when everyone saw blonde.
For how you look at me...
for seeing what I see.
His smile wide, Emmett holds out his hand to Elle. She takes
it and nods. He leads her to the other side of the stage,
but she stops short of an exit. He spins around to face her.
She starts to speak, but doesn't. She takes a deep breath
and smiles to herself. Emmett narrows his eyes, curious.
ELLE
Oh, and you know how we left that
one thing as just a maybe?
Emmett raises his eyebrows and his level of interest
indicates he knows exactly what she means.
ELLE
Actually, it's confirmed and,
Emmett, we're having a baby.
He tilts his head like maybe he didn't hear her right, but
everyone at the wedding heard perfectly. They all turn
around at once and the lights come up on them.
EMMETT
Oh my, oh my, oh my God...
The wedding party and guests rush over.
EVERYONE
Oh my God. Omigod, you guys. Baby
news! A complete surprise! But if
there ever was good news we think
this news sure qualifies.
ELLE/EMMETT
And if you see our love.
EVERYONE
My God.
ELLE/EMMETT
The way we see our love.
EVERYONE
You guys.
ELLE/EMMETT
Then let us have our prize.
EVERYONE
If there ever was good news we
think this news sure qualifies.
And we love you guys.
ELLE/EMMETT
Though we love you guys...
EVERYONE
Oh my God...
ELLE/EMMETT
These are our...
EVERYONE
Oh my God...
ELLE/EMMETT
Goodbyes...
Elle grabs Emmett's hand and they make a run for it.
EVERYONE
Oh my God!
Everyone runs off in one direction, but Elle and Emmett head
the complete opposite way.
Just before they get off stage, Emmett stops. This also
stops Elle's progress and reverses her momentum so that she
flies back against Emmett's chest. He kisses her with
complete, wreckless and wild abandon.
Elle slides her hands up his neck, pulling his head
impossibly closer to hers and returning his passion in equal
levels. They part and look at one another, nothing but pure
joy and love on their faces.
Emmett holds up his hand, still in Elle's. He nods to her
and she takes off again, pulling him along for the ride.
They exit the stage.
Fade to black.
THE END
Author's Note: I hope this final installment was BIG enough without being too over-the-top. In other words, I hope it was a satisfying finale. Thank you SO much for taking the time to read all the way through to the end. I, of course, always write for myself first... but it's nice to know that there are other people who, heh, "see what I see" in this story, as well. Thank you!
