THREE YEARS LATER: Chapter 5
The scene opens Maddie and David are having lunch during the week on the patio of a nice restaurant on Larchmont street in L.A.
Maddie: What kind of wedding do you want David?
David: (Chewing his sandwich) A big blow-out in a church…singing, dancing…
Maddie: A church?
David: Yeah…a church…it's tradition.
Maddie: Tradition for who?
David: For everyone who's getting Married, Maddie.
Maddie: No it's not…lots of weddings don't happen in a church, David.
David: So you don't want a big church wedding…
Maddie: No…I had that…
David: (Chuckles.) I threw that…
Maddie: Exactly…and I don't want a repeat of that circus.
David laughs.
Maddie: Don't laugh too hard, Addison, you've had a church wedding from your own failed marriage…
David: (laughs.) Ok…ok…so what do you envision?
Maddie: (Thinks) City Hall on a Tuesday?
David: (Shocked/Disappointed) City Hall!?
Maddie: What!?
David: What about our friends…what about our family?
Maddie: What about them?
David: They want to be there…and I'm sorry…but I know what City Hall means and I don't want to share our special day with Agnes and Bert as our only witnesses.
Maddie: Well, we're doing this for us…not for everyone else.
David: (Takes her hand) Awe, that's sweet…
Maddie smiles and takes a bite of pasta. David looks at her sideways.
David: But…can't we have something a little fancier than…City Hall on a Tuesday?
Maddie: What do you suggest?
David: A banquet Hall?
Maddie: Too stuffy…
David: The beach?
Maddie: Too sandy…
David: On top of the Hollywood Sign….?
Maddie: Too showy…
David: Maddie…
Maddie: David…
David: You gotta help me out here…
Maddie: What about an outside venue in a beautiful garden somewhere. A small affair, just with our closest family and friends.
David: Hmmmm, ok…this is, at least, sounding better than City Hall…
Maddie: Yes, I'd just like something small and intimate.
David: I'll give you intimate…
Maddie: David…
David: Ok, let's look around.
CUT TO: That weekend Maddie and David visit a few outside venues in Los Angeles and book the Barnsdall Frank Lloyd Wright house for the next month on July 4th. Maddie goes to work on Monday.
Maddie: Oh…Agnes, by the way, David and I booked a wedding venue for next month on July 4th.
Agnes: Next month? Wow…that's so fast.
Maddie: Yeah, no reason to wait…it's going to be a small affair…but David and I do hope you and Bert can make it.
Agnes: Of course Ms. Hayes, we wouldn't miss it. 4th of July, huh?
Maddie: Yep – David wanted that date – fireworks on every anniversary.
Agnes: That is so romantic.
Maddie: (Smiles.) Mr. Addison is a pretty romantic guy…
CUT TO: The next Friday night, Bert and Agnes throw Maddie and David an informal engagement party at a local Greek restaurant. Maddie's tennis instructor and friend, Mac, is there, some of David's friends, staff from Sloan Investigations, Moonbeams consulting, and even a few from Blue Moon. The party is not exactly the refined event Maddie would have planned or pictured for her engagement…people are getting drunk and making toasts on the microphone…
Jerry (David's friend): …and these two were detectives, yet missed all the signs that they should be together for 7 years…real observant guys. Not sure I'd want you on my case. But I wish you well. You two are pretty hot together…(raises glass) WHOOT! Raise a glass to hot people boinking each other!
David raises a glass and gets others to cheer louder…
David: I'll drink to that!
Another friend pulls Jerry off…Bert gets up.
Bert (drunk): Mr. Addison, Ms. Hayes…this might sound strange to you, but you don't know the countless nights Agnes and I have sat up and gone over the reasons why you two should be together…it just makes sense…it completes the order of things…it's like two wrongs make a right…I…I…I mean, not that either you are a "wrong"…no no, far from it…you're both rights…but now that analogy doesn't make sense…let me put it another way…you're perfect together…like ham and eggs, toast and jam…waffles and fruit compost (The crowd lets out a collective groan; Bert amends…) or…well, …really, any other breakfast foods that go well together. (Paces) It was never gonna work with anyone else…when the (getting worked up) Sam's…and the Walter's and the Annie's….showed up…well…it …it…
Agnes appears and quickly pulls the microphone from his hands.
Agnes: Thank you…snuggly muffin…(Clears throat) Ms. Hayes…Mr. Addison! I've always had a front row seat to this crazy, mixed-up relationship you two have…and sometimes it was really fun to watch and other times it was really, really terrible to watch. I did my best along the way to steer you two towards each other…and for a while I thought I failed…and I was real sad about that. I always saw you two together, and I never gave up…then one day fate stepped in…and…here we all are…finally celebrating your engagement…(gets teared up) and I couldn't imagine it any other way.
Maddie approaches and hugs Agnes…David follows and hugs Agnes. Mac takes the mic.
Mac: Hi guys, I'm Madolyn's friend, Mac….(Looks at Maddie) Honey, I'm so happy for you…and a little jealous. I was kinda hoping David was gay the first time I saw him (laughter) either that or I wish I were straight because I'd marry you myself. (Awwweees and Laughter) But, since neither of those things are gonna happen (laughter), I suppose it's best that you two found each other…although David does have a point when he says that all that beauty in one couple doesn't seem fair… (laughter)
David raises his glass.
David: Damn straight!
Mac: …and I second whoever toasted to hot people…what was the word? Bonking each other?
David: (Yells out) Boinking! Banging, rounding third and sliding into home…doing the horizontal hoochi-coochie…all the same thing.
Mac: Well…whatever it is, it's working for you Maddie, because you've never seemed happier or looked more beautiful.
Maddie smile and blushes.
David: I'll second that! (raises his glass and motivates the crowd to cheer louder.)
Mac gives Maddie and David big hugs. David takes the mic.
David: Well, thank you Mac…that is a great point…all this magnificent DNA in one couple is unfair…but we make no apologies. (Coughs.) Now…let me take you back a few years. There was a time, many moons ago, I was just sitting in my office, bored…no real focus in life…and in walks this…gorgeous broad…icy, tough as nails, a hairdo from another galaxy…and I fell head over heels in love right then and there…it just took a few hundred years to tell her that (laughter). And…you know…there are many who talk about the chemistry between us…of course most of that comes from the chemistry set I have right there in the bedroom (laughter) …but it's true, there's always been a spark between us (looks at Maddie), right honey? …It's just that most of it comes from the old Hayes backhand… she actually wacked me that first day I was talking about earlier folks, (laughter)…I mean…some might wonder how I can handle her…but what you don't know is how good it feels to rub up against something that dangerous.
Laughter and applause; Maddie takes the mic.
Maddie: (Warns) You're treading on dangerous territory now Addison. (Smiles to the room) Well…thank you everyone for coming and for all your kind…and candid words. I'm sure most of you thought this would never happen…well, hell, I'm pretty sure David and I never thought this would never happen…
David: (Suggestively; looks her over) I knew it would happen…
Maddie: …the wedding David, not those lewd thoughts in your head…
David: Oh…right. (Smiles)
Maddie: But…here we are…and here all of you are…the people closest to us in L.A…so please, everyone have a great time and we'll see you all at the wedding!
Hoots and applause. Everyone enjoys their evening and has a great time. When Maddie and David drive up the street to their house after midnight they find Richie pacing outside the front gate. David shines the headlights of the car on him…
David: Well, well, well…look who it is.
Maddie: Richie!?
David rolls down the window.
David: Sorry…we already belong to a church group and we don't need any girl scout cookies…
Richie: (Opens his arms wide.) Bro! …Sis! (looks at his watch) You two have become quite the night owls…I've been out here over two hours.
They pull into the driveway and Maddie gets out and gives Richie a big hug. David follows.
David: Whatta ya doin' here Rich?
Richie: I came for the party…
David: You missed the party.
Richie: Damn, I went to Blue Moon…
Maddie: Blue Moon hasn't been there in three years!
Richie: No wonder all those people were looking at me funny.
David: So, what do you want…
Richie: Want!? Thanks a lot…I don't want anything…Dad told me I'm getting a sister…so I came to personally welcome her into the family.
Richie moves towards Maddie and puts his arm around her and give her a suggestive look.
David: Yeah, well, watch the way you're looking at your future sister-in-law…remember she's gonna be my wife soon.
Richie puts both arms around Maddie…
Richie: Boy, is it a good thing we never slept together, huh? That would make for an awkward Thanksgiving.
Maddie: So true Richie…(sarcastic) something like that would be pretty awkward…
She throws David a knowing look about Stephanie. David takes Maddie's arm and pulls her towards him and away from Richie.
David: Well, you had your shot Rich…although I'm sure it wasn't much of one…and now she's all mine, so watch where your puttin' your hands.
Richie: Alright, alright…(puts his hands up.) I'll keep 'em where you can see 'em.
David: So, where you staying while you're in town, Rich?
Richie: (Looks around.) What? This place doesn't have enough bedrooms?
Maddie: Of course you can stay here, Richie…we're family now, right?
She smiles at David and nods but David only gives a slight shoulder shrug.
Richie: Oh yes we are…and I can't wait to introduce you to the boys back in Philly, eh Dave? They're gonna be drooling all over her.
David: Yeah…well, I'll make 'em wear bibs before they meet her.
Richie stays with Maddie and David, but they don't see much of him after the first night…he stays locked in his room most of the time. Of course, Maddie and David are up and out early and back late after long days at work, but still…Richie has been very elusive. Then, four days after Richie arrived…Maddie and David are awoken at 1am by a man with a gun in his hand, standing over them while they sleep. The gun cocks. Maddie sits upright in a start…David opens one eye…
David: Eaaah!
He sits up protectively in front of Maddie, she puts her hands on his shoulders and peeks around him.
Gunman: Mr. Addison…Ms. Hayes?
David: Who're they? We're just the house sitters.
Gunman: No games. You are David Addison, aren't you?
David: Depends on who's askin'…
Gunman: We need to talk about your brother, Richie…
David: Well, I'll do ya one better…why don't you go talk to him yourself, he's holed up in that room right down the hall.
Gunman: No he's not…
Maddie: He's not?
Gunman: I just checked…
David: Are you sure? Second door on the left?
Gunman: There's no sign of him…
Maddie: He's been there all week…Didn't you see him tonight, David?
David: I talked to him through the door…heard his voice, I know he was in there.
Maddie: Where would he have gone?
Maddie and David turn to look at each other….
David: Maybe he goes out after we go to bed?
Maddie: Maybe he needed a midnight snack…
David: Well, there's plenty of leftovers in the fridg…
Gunman: (Frustrated.) Enough!
Maddie and David jump and turn their attention back to the gunman.
Gunman: Get up and come downstairs.
David: You didn't say "Simon Says" first…
Maddie and David do as their told and follow the gunman downstairs arm in arm…at the bottom of the stairs David takes the lead and walks toward the man wanting answers.
David: Ok…ok…look…what is this about…and why do you need to talk to me about my brother…
Gunman: Your brother's in a lot of trouble.
David: My brother? Trouble? Impossible…
Gunman: Your brother…yeah…
Maddie: Oh brother…what did he do now?
David: Yeah…and why is our beauty sleep being interrupted to deal with it…I mean…(gestures between he and Maddie), you can tell by looking at us we don't need much of it…but…still, what do Richie's affairs have to do with Maddie and me?
Gunman: Your brother, Richard Addison, is in debt to the tune of a half a million dollars to multiple Vegas casinos.
David: (ruffles his hair and paces.) Richie…Richie…Richie…
Gunman: That's right…he owes money to casinos all over the Vegas strip...
Maddie: That idiot…
Gunman: And …the worst part is, he was using a fake name, (reads from a piece of paper.) a one…Mr. David Addison Jr., to sign the checks and get advances…
David: Can I borrow your gun? I'm going to kill him myself.
Gunman: The Vegas cops caught onto him, he was arrested for fraud four days ago…but before they got him back to the station he slipped the cuffs and left town before they could catch up to him…
Maddie: But, who are you? You're not with the LVPD…
Gunman: Beauty and brains…(looks at David) You're a lucky man…
David raises a hand and nods his head as a "thanks."
Gunman: No ma'am, the Vegas police aren't going to search for Richard outside of Nevada, but my bosses want to be paid…so they sent me to find him…and I am very good at my job.
David: Well, as soon as I Iay eyes on him, I will gladly hand him over to you.
Gunman: It would behoove you to do so…
David: Yeah, it would be in my best interest too…
Gunman: You need to clear your name out of this before debtors come collecting…they won't be as patient and understanding as I am…
The gunman leaves promising to return and David fumes and paces around yelling about Richie and wondering where he's run off to now.
CUT TO: The next day David works on a case for Sloan Investigations for most of the morning and then has lunch at a deli down the street from his office. After he leaves, a homeless man starts walking next to him…
Richie: It's me bro...don't act like you know me.
David: (realizes who it is) That'll be easy, I don't...
Richie: Hear me out, let me explain..
David: You have a rational explanation as to why my fiancé had a gun pointed at her head last night?
Richie: Look, I'm sorry about that.
David: (sarcastic) You're sorry? Ok, great, let's forget all about it then...
They reach a garbage can and Richie starts rifling through it…
Richie: They're gonna kill me, Dave…
David: Maybe I should save them some time and do it right here myself.
David rifles through his wallet as he talks.
Richie: (Talks without looking at David) I didn't mean to get you both involved in this.
David: Was that before or after you used my name to borrow gambling money…
Richie: I was going to pay it all back…
David takes a five dollar bill from his wallet and hands it to Richie.
David: Well, you can keep this…it's the last thing you'll ever get from me. Goodbye Richie. David walks on down the street and Richie follows along behind until David disappears past the security gates of his office building.
CUT TO: Maddie and David driving home from work that night, David tells Maddie about his run-in with Richie.
Maddie: Whoa…Richie, what do you think he's going to do?
David: Live on the streets forever…join a traveling circus…make millions on Wallstreet? I really don't know and I really don't care.
Maddie: He's your brother, David…
David: Not anymore he's not…
Maddie: So…what, you're going to cut him off, just like that?
David: How can you be so cavalier about this? Don't you remember a little incident when we were woken up, in our own home, with a gun pointed at us because of some stupid thing he did and money he owes? Our lives are not something I'm willing to put on the line to get an extra Christmas card each year.
Maddie: I agree, David, but isn't there anything we can do for him? Get him some help, a job, money coming in so he can get these hitmen off his back?
David: Help him? Once he's released from San Quentin you mean?
Maddie: Ok, sure…he messed up, but we don't want to see him wind up dead.
David: Speak for yourself.
Maddie: David…
David: Maddie…I can't believe you'd consider helping him…you don't want to get involved in any of his dealings, trust me.
Maddie: I don't know…I just…I mean, I have work he can do…maybe he should move to L.A…
David: Move…him….here? What? Maddie…I want him as far away from here as possible…have him work at your place of business? He'll rob you blind…
Maddie: I don't believe that. I think he's lost, David…he needs our help, he's your family…my family now, too. We've been in some pretty dark places…and if it weren't for our friends and our family, where would we be right now?
David shakes his head. Takes Maddie's hand.
David: Mad…for being one of the coldest women I know…you really have a warm heart sometimes...
Maddie: Thanks…I think.
David: But please…just let me handle this my way…I've dealt with him my whole life, he's not normal…
Maddie shrugs and looks out the side window.
Maddie: Alright, David.
CUT TO: The next night Maddie and David have an LAPD awards dinner to go to...As Maddie hands the keys to the Valet driver she realizes it's Richie...he pokes his head close to hers in the car.
Richie: Hey , sis...it's me, keep a low profile.
Maddie: (harsh whisper) Richie - What are you doing?
Richie: Attending the Oscars, what does it look like I'm doing? I'm running for my life here and I need to talk to you guys...
David wonders what's taking Maddie so long to get out of the car and walks around to the driver's side.
Maddie: David's not going to like this...
Richie: Then, will you talk to me? I'm sorry about everything that happened the other night - you gotta believe me, I never wanted to...
Just then David pokes his head in...
David: What the hell are you doing? Stay away from me and stay away from my fiancé...
David takes Maddie's hand and helps her out of the car. He takes the car keys from Richie's hand and calls to the manager...
David: Can we get another valet - this one is not all there in the head...
Richie looks panicked, Maddie feels sympathy for him - she takes the keys from David…the Valet manager steps up.
Manager: Problem?
Maddie: (covers) No...no, everything is fine, my husband just misunderstood the Valet fee...
Manager: It's complimentary…
Maddie: Right…right…we got it now…thanks.
The manager walks away.
David: I haven't misunderstood anything...get away from us Richie, leave us alone, leave LA, go run for your life in one of the other 49 states...may I suggest, Alaska?
David tosses the keys to another Valet, takes Maddie's arm and they walk towards the awards show dinner.
Maddie: David...I think he really needs our help.
David: Maddie, don't try to talk me out of this...he almost got us killed the other night...as far as I'm concerned he's the enemy.
They head into the dinner and Maddie looks back and catches one last glimpse of Richie looking lost.
CUT TO: The next day at Moonbeams Consulting, just after noon, Agnes is out for lunch and running errands when Maddie hears the delivery man calling for someone to sign for a package. As she approaches Maddie realizes it's Richie dressed as a UPS driver. Maddie shifts her weight and looks around.
Maddie: Richard...
Richie: Maddie, hear me out...
Maddie takes Richie into her office and they have a long conversation where Richie cries to Maddie about how he's screwed up his life, his relationships and worst of all, his credit score. He said there are three men in town looking for him now and last night they almost caught up to him, he knows he's a dead man if something drastic doesn't happen…and soon. Maddie is sympathetic and concerned for Richie's life and, especially after what happened to her and David the other night. After a real heart-to-heart and some serious promises, they make a few phone calls and at the end of it Maddie wires half a million dollars to the men after Richie so they'll go away. He agrees to join Gamblers Anonymous and signs a contract with Maddie to work for her company to begin paying some of the debt he's into Maddie for and start a new life in LA. Later that night Richie and Maddie walk down to the BMW to drive home...
Richie: Maddie...you've honestly saved my life...I'm forever indebted...
Maddie: ...and now you're going to have to help save mine once David finds out about this...
Richie presses another floor of the elevator...
Richie: On second thought...I better get out here.
Maddie smiles.
Maddie: (shrugs) I think we're all in this together now, Rich.
Richie puts his arm around her...
Richie: Thanks sis, sincerely...
Maddie: Hey, what's family for...
CUT TO: Home. David yelling, ranting, raving and pacing.
David: You what!? You what!? Madolyn, are you nuts? Don't answer that...clearly...clearly you'd have to be nuts to pay off a half a million debt for...yet alone employ this...this ...manipulative, impostering, piece of human trash...do you remember what he did...and how he did it? With my identity and a gun to our heads? Oh Maddie...you've made a deal with the devil.
Maddie and Richie sit in silence as David yells. Finally Richie speaks up...
Richie: it's not like that this time Bro...Maddie saved my life ...I owe her everything and I intend to pay back every single dollar she gave them.
David: Right. Sure...until you get called off to the next Philly party or some dame lures you to an exotic location and we don't hear from you for 6 months. (Turns to Maddie) Maddie, I thought you were smarter than this...how did you let this con man con you into this...(to himself) well, I guess that's the answer right there...that's what they do...con...(he sits and puts his face in his hands.)
Maddie: David, give me some credit...my lawyer drew up an iron clad contract...Richie will be my loyal underling for some time to come...and if he runs off...trust me, I'll do a better job tracking him down than those Vegas thugs...he'll be in jail faster than he can say abracadabra…
Everyone sits in silence looking depressed. David looks up at Richie…
David: So, where are you gonna be living Rich, cause you can't stay here…
Maddie and Richie look at each other.
Maddie: Well…actually, David, that's part of the deal…Richie's gonna stay with us for 6 months until he gets back on his feet…
David: (Looking stunned.) So , that's it, huh? I don't have a say in any of this…you two just went ahead and figured it all out. (To Maddie.) Is this not my house now too? Do I get to invite anyone to stay here, rent free without talking to you first?
Maddie: It's not just anyone, David…it's your brother!
David: You know how I felt about this…and you just went behind my back and…
Maddie: It's my business, David…my money…and I can decide who to employ and what to do with it…I thought you'd understand that he needs to stay here right now, where else can he go with no money…no connections?
David glares at Richie
David: I'll never forgive you for taking advantage of her like this.
David storms upstairs…Richie starts to go after him, but Maddie stops him
Maddie: Give him a little time Richie…he'll come around.
Richie stops in his track and punches the air in frustration.
Maddie: (Thinks) But….You better prove to him that this wasn't a mistake…
Richie: (nods his head.) It'll take some time, but I will show him he's wrong. (Moves towards the front door.) I'm gonna take a walk.
Richie heads out and Maddie gives it a little time before she heads up to talk to David who is lying on the bed with his arm over his eyes. Maddie sits on the bed next to him.
Maddie: Believe it or not…I'm trying to do something nice here…
David doesn't move.
Maddie: But, your right…I should have talked to you about Richie staying here at the house…it's your house too, I don't know what I was thinking.
David puckers his lips.
Maddie: And I hope you understand about the money…trust me, he'll be working it off or else there are serious consequences…and I need the help.
David's silent. Maddie shakes his arm.
Maddie: Well, say something…
David: It's a big mistake.
Maddie: Well, I don't think so.
David takes his arm off his eyes and looks at her.
David: You should have asked me about him staying here.
Maddie: I know, I said I'm sorry about that…it's just a few months.
David: Jesus…Maddie…I get that the money is your business…but I just don't want any of this to come between you and me…
Maddie: It won't…I've done this all on my own.
David: …But our wedding is less than a month away…now my brother is living here and into you for half a million dollars, it's bound to put a little stress on nuptials.
Maddie: Well, let's not let it.
David: …a half a million dollars…that is a TON of money.
Maddie: I know, David.
He softens. Takes her hand.
David: But…at the same time I guess I should thank you for doing what you did…saving his life and helping him get started in a new direction…even though it was incredibly stupid of you.
Maddie: (Touches his face.) Oh, Addison, you have such a way with words.
They smile small smiles at each other.
CUT TO: A few weeks later things have settled down at the Hayes-Addison household. Richie is training to be a consultant at Moonbeams who follows up with old clients and does some refresher courses and re-training. He bought Viola's old car and is living at Maddie and David's, but everyone is so busy they are really like ships passing in the night. Maddie and David drive to meet friends for dinner one night, David's driving. Everyone is making plans for the wedding day since it is short notice and coming up quickly…buying plane tickets, dresses and booking hotels. Maddie and David discuss the particulars for the wedding day.
Maddie: So, the morning of the wedding, you and I will drive together, David…
David: Ho..ho…ho…ho …ho…
Maddie: What ho…ho…ho..ho…ho?
David: Drive together the morning of the wedding?
Maddie: Yes…everyone else will be coming from the hotel so…
David: But, it's bad luck to see each other the day of the wedding…
Maddie: Says who…?
David: Says…the world…
Maddie laughs.
David: Mad…I swear, for as put together as you are, you are the most untraditional woman I've ever met when it comes to ceremony.
Maddie: I just don't believe in magic and mysticism David, "if you do this then something bad is going to happen to you…" it's so dark.
David: Well…still, I do believe in some of that stuff, so I I'll meet you at the alter thank you very much.
Maddie: We're not having an alter…
David: Well…the flower Arch…whatever…
Maddie: So, you're not going to stay at home the night before the wedding?
David: No! I'll stay with Richie at a hotel downtown somewhere…I don't want to be anywhere near you…next thing you know you'll be talking me into having sex the night before…or that morning…and we have to wait…
Maddie: What!? Wait for what!?
David: The marriage…
She pats his hand…
Maddie: I hate to break it to you baby, but that ship has long sailed.
David: Yeah…well, make fun…but I think it'll be sweet to see each other for the first time at the altar.
Together: We're not having an alter…
David: (Laughs) At the end of the Isle Maddie…(Shakes his head) I sure am glad I'm only going to have to do this one time with you… you are really something, you know that…
Maddie: I thought that's what you loved about me…
David smirks at her and they drive on.
CUT TO: The week before the wedding Maddie's parents and David's father and Stephanie come into L.A. and all of them plus Richie and a girl he's known in L.A. for a while, Jenny, who will be his date for the wedding, all meet at one of L.A.'s nicest restaurants for a fancy engagement dinner. Everyone is in suits and gowns and look as gorgeous as ever.
Alexander: So Richard…how is it having Maddie for a boss…?
Richie: Well…you know, she came highly recommended by my little brother here (Grabs David's shoulder)…although he warned me about the yelling, face slapping and slamming of doors...and I haven't seen any of that yet…so I may be having a better experience than he did…
Everyone laughs. David holds up Maddie's hand with her sparkling engagement ring on it…
David: I hope you don't experience any of that…it was all just foreplay.
Maddie hits David on the arm and he pulls her close into a side hug and kisses the side of her head. Food and drinks are served as Stephanie and Virginia chat; Jenny, Richie and Maddie Chat; David chats with his Dad and Alexander…then, after a while.
David Sr.: (Raises his glass.) Let me make a toast…
Everyone quiets down and raises their glasses.
David Sr.: I am so proud of my son, and his fiancé for finding the love they have with each other. This is what I always hoped for…that my boys would find a good woman to share their lives with. Their mother would be so proud. The first time I met Maddie I thought…she's too good for him, but boy I just knew he'd find a way to woo her…(pats David on the back) Good job son.
David: (turning red.) Thanks, Dad…
Alexander: (Chimes in) And Maddie has chosen well in David…a true partner in every sense of the word…we look forward to seeing what the future brings next for the two of you…and we are very much looking forward to the wedding next weekend…here's to a wonderful week full of family and friends.
Everyone clinks their glasses and cheers and drinks.
TO BE CONTINED…
