DISSOLVE TO
A STILL FRAME OF A DENTON CATHOLIC CHURCH
The SONG ends with church bells ringing joyously as the IMAGE EXPANDS TO WIDE-SCREEN. The STILL FRAME bursts to life as the doors of the Denton Catholic Church are flung open and Mendelssohn's wedding march resounds from the church organ.
The young married couple, PEGASUS and MAI HAPSCHATT appear followed by a crowd of friends and well-wishers throwing confetti and shouting excitedly.
The MINISTER shakes Pegasus by the hand while Pegasus slips him a $20 take pictures.
Yugi Motou, a young slightly awkward, clean-cut American in his mid-twenties, comes over the congratulate Pegasus. Yugi and Pegasus shake hands.
PEGASUS
Well Yugi, I guess we made it huh!
YUGI
Well I don't think there was any doubt
about that - You and Mai have been
almost inseparable ever since you sat
in on Dr. Seto's refresher lectures.
Pegasus
Tell you the truth Yugi, she was the
only reason I came in the first place.
Science was never one of my favourite
subjects but I sure with Dr. Seto
could have made it today.
Yugi
Yes, Anzu and I are both fond of him.
We drove over to see him last vacation.
It's a shame his new job took him away
from Denton.
MAI, the bride, throws the bouquet.
ANZU catches it. She squeals with delight.
The GUESTS cheer.
Pegasus
Hey fella. It looks like it could be
your turn next.
Yugi
Who knows...ha ha.
Pegasus and Mai drive off. GUESTS wave and shout, Yugi & Anzu with great enthusiasm. GUESTS begin to disperse.
Anzu & Yugi linger outside the church. So do a strange FAMILY : An old man with a pitchfork and his wife and daughter. They resemble the Quaker family in "American Gothic", a painting.
The MOTHER (Joey) and FATHER (Yami) stand outside the church doors. Their DAUGHTER (Ryou) goes inside. The FAMILY, and the MINISTER (Bakura), and the GUESTS all resemble characters we shall meet later at Bakura's place.
Anzu(who is holding the bouquet)
Oh Yugi, wasn't it wonderful. Didn't
Mai look radiantly beautiful.
Just an hour ago she was plain old
Mai Monroe. Now she's Mrs.
Maxamillion Pegasus!
Yugi(Still looking after the car)
Er...yes, Anzu….Pegasus's a
lucky guy. (They start to move d.s.)
Anzu
Yes.
Yugi
Everyone knows Betty's a wonderful
little cook.
Anzu
Yes.
Yugi
And Pegasus himself will be in line for
promotion in a year or so.
Anzu
Yes.
FIRST CHORD OF "WEDDING SONG"
EXT. CHURCH DAY
"WEDDING SONG" (Silent playback for dialogue)
With great decision Yugi turns on Anzu
Yugi (spoken)
Hey Anzu.
Anzu
Yes Yugi.
Yugi
I've got something to say.
Anzu
Uh huh.
Yugi
I really loved the skilful way
You beat the other girls
To the bride's bouquet.
Anzu
Oh Yugi.
(Singing begins)
Yugi
The river was deep but I swam it.
FAMILY:
Yugi.
Yugi:
The future is ours so let's plan it.
FAMILY:
Anzu.
Yugi
So please don't tell me to can it.
FAMILY:
Yugi.
Yugi
I've one thing to say and that's
Dammit, Anzu,
I love you.
The road was long but I ran it.
(He runs backwards towards church doors)
FAMILY:
Anzu.
Yugi (Climbing onto fence)
There's a fire in my heart
And you fan it. (Jumps off)
FAMILY:
Anzu.
YUGI:
If there's one fool for you
Then I am it.
FAMILY:
Anzu.
YUGI: (Getting chalk from pocket)
I've one thing to say and that's,
Dammit, Anzu.
He chalks a heart and arrow on the church door, which Yami proceeds
to wipe off.
YUGI:
I love you.
Anzu runs to him, he kneels and produces a ring.
YUGI:
Here's a ring to prove that
I'm not joker.
CHURCH BELLS Peal out. Yami and Joey open doors and solemnly enter the church, door closes behind them.
YUGI:
There's three ways that love can grow.
That's good bad or mediocre.
Anzu grabs the ring as Yugi rises. She throws down the bouquet and would fall into Yugi's arms but he goes to the door to chalk on it again.
YUGI:
Oh - A-N-Z-U
I love you so.
Anzu, transfixed, bursts into the church. Anzu bursts into the church, hypnotised by the ring. Yugi follows her.
Anzu:
Oh!...It's nicer than
Mai Monroe had
JOEY (Peering up from behind pew)
Oh Yugi.
Anzu:
Now we're engaged and I'm so glad.
Joey and Ryou:
Oh Yugi. (Both peer up and disappear)
ANZU:
That you met Mom
And you know Dad.
WHOLE FAMILY:
Oh Yugi. (peering up together)
ANZU: (Taking his arm)
I've one thing to say
And that's, Yugi
I'm mad,
For you too.
Anzu and Yugi start to walk d.s., arm in strange FAMILY march slowly across them l/r., in front.
ANZU: (Laying head on Yugi's shoulder.
Oh, Yugi.
YUGi:
Oh Dammit.
ANZU: (Caresses his cheek)
I'm mad...
YUGI:
Oh Anzu.
ANZU:
For you.
YUGI: (briefly kisses her)
I love you too-oo-oo.
Yugi takes Anzu's hands, turning to her. We are aware of THE FAMILY bringing in coffin through vestry door.
YUGI & ANZU
There's one thing left to do-ah-ooh
(They separate)
YUGI:
And that's go see the man
Who began it
FAMILY: (Carrying coffin)
ANZU
YUGI:
When we met in his science exam
It -
THE FAMILY move into position behind YUGI& ANZU
FAMILY:
ANZU.
YUGI:
Made me give you the eye
And then panic,
FAMILY:
ANZU.
FAMILY lower coffin onto floor.
YUGI:
I've got one thing to say, and that's
Dammit,
Anzu,
I love you.
Anzu runs to Yugi and he hugs her.
YUGI (Circling ANZU)
Dammit, Anzu..
ANZU circles YUGI twice, admiring her ring on the way.
ANZU:
Oh Yugi,
I'm mad.
YUGI:
Dammit, Anzu..
Yugi and Anzu kneel together with each following word until they are kneeling on the floor)
EVERYONE:
I love you.
Yugi and Anzu Kiss.
The cross above spits optically.