Back to Love (2017) Movie Script

[instrumental music]

[sighs]

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chatter on TV]

Hello?

Air Bear!

[Jill]

Erica, is that you?

- Hi, daddy.

- Sweetie.

- Oh.

- Hi. Marc.

Nice to finally meet you.

Come here.

- Hi, mom.

- Mm. Oh.

- This is Marc.

- Such a pleasure, Mrs. Moore.

Oh, so nice to meet you.

Sorry we missed you

on our last visit.

- How was your drive?

- Uh, easy.

Something smells good

in here.

Oh, Erica's favorite brownies.

Three more minutes left.

I'm so glad you're home.

Your room is almost ready,

let me just put

the duvet cover on.

Just came out of the dryer.

Dale, can you grab those bags

and bring them into Erica's--

M-mom, we couldn't--

Erica, your sister's going

to be here at six

with the bridesmaid dress.

And, Marc,

make yourself at home.

- Thank you.

- Sounds perfect.

Oh.

Uh, it's, uh, Seth

after his first tour.

- He looks handsome there.

- He is. He was.

That's April and me.

She's much taller now.

[laughs]

And you know April never

was great at handling stress.

I think you mean

she never stresses.

Well, if Scott and I weren't

here to actually make a plan

for this thing,

it'd be falling apart.

Well, I'm here now, so just

tell me where the ship's headed

and I can help steer too.

Homefront is putting

on an event.

- Uh, it's Nate's charity, right?

- That's right, on Sunday.

There's been some competition

for table rentals

if you wanna help

find a solution.

Tables. On it.

The event does sound

lovely though.

Honoring all the vets involved

with the organization.

We should all go support.

Yeah. Okay.

[chuckles]

Um, we're buying a condo.

Near Lincoln Park.

It's gorgeous.

I'm so excited to get back

and start setting it up.

That's a big step.

- Is it time for that?

- I think so.

I've been reading articles

about how soon is too soon.

- Why, you think it's too quick?

- Not at all.

I'm happy for you.

- Hello?

- In here.

- Hi!

- You're here!

- Oh.

- Where's Marc?

April, don't tell me

the dress is in this bag.

It's fine, mom.

[sighs]

Well, I can steam it.

Okay.

- Save me.

- I'm here.

[Jill] April, don't forget about

the florist appointment tomorrow.

Yeah, I got it.

[Jill] And then the meeting

with the caterers at three.

Let's start packing

the welcome bags tonight.

- Wow.

- I can't.

We're, uh, going out

with everyone.

[Jill moans]

Oh, my God.

Mm, well.

♪ So I'm gettin' married ♪

♪ And we're gonna eat

some cake ♪

♪ And I get to watch Scott

get old and saggy yeah ♪

♪ It's gonna be great ♪♪

It's beautiful.

[laughs]

[blues music]

I wasn't a fan of the barn

venue.

It's supposed to be the most

meaningful day of our lives...

not a stockyard show.

Plus, it took a lot

of explaining to my grandmother

that getting married outside of

a church actually still counts.

Yeah, Scott is very concerned

about getting hay on his tux.

- Oh.

- That's not the only reason.

- Mm.

- We've talked about it a lot.

- It's one of 'em.

- Yeah.

No, it, there's many reasons.

There are currently about 5000

but you guys probably

wouldn't know that

because you're not in my head.

- It's gonna be fine.

- It sticks, I mean, I...

Yeah, it's dusty.

It's a dusty environment.

[April] You wanna look nice.

He wants to look nice.

[Erica]

I, sure.

[Scott] I do wanna look nice.

As best I can...

- Hey.

- Hey. You're 20 minutes late.

You're early though.

- Ah, one week!

- Hey.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, I don't know

what I was thinking.

- Good to see you.

- Yeah, you too. Welcome home.

I can't even remember the last

time I paid $3 for a drink.

[chuckles]

Hi, I'm Marc.

Uh, my boyfriend.

Oh, Nate.

Scott's best man

and one of my oldest friends.

Of course, yeah.

Let's get you drinkin'.

I need

some embarrassing stories.

Well, now that we're all here

I wanted to do a little toast.

Um, April, would you

like to say something?

Oh, um... sure.

[chuckles]

Yes.

I mean, I don't

have anything prepared.

Um, but, okay.

Uh, thank you all

for being here, seriously.

Uh, this terrible beer

and terrible company...

[imitates kazoo]

Makes the moments

worth having.

And, I can't imagine

such a big moment in my life

without any of you.

Except maybe Marc.

I mean, let's be honest,

we just met, so...

[laughs]

Uh, I'm excited.

[chuckles]

Okay, uh, mic drop.

- That's... Back to you.

- Yeah.

- Cheers.

So, I had a couple of speeches

saved for the big day

but I wanted to do this one now

'cause I didn't wanna

make it a thing.

Don't worry, it's short.

[groans]

"April and I are so grateful

to have everyone here

"we love with us this weekend.

"Family, friends.

"Best man was probably

the easiest choice

"in the process so far.

"Besides choosing my bride,

of course.

"But in the last few years,

Nate has become my brother.

"To my new big sister.

"We're so glad

to have you back home.

And thank you for convincing

your sister to go out with me."

You're goin' in my will

for that one.

- Oh.

- Mm.

- Don't expect much.

- Ah.

"And to Seth.

"We all wish you were here.

"Not just to be our designated

driver and pay for pizza, but...

"Well, none of

this is the same without you.

"And lastly,

to my beautiful bride.

"You made me happier than a bird

with a French fry

"when you decided to marry me.

Thank you for changing

my life."

Cheers.

- Cheers.

[indistinct chatter]

I'm gonna get a drink.

You guys want anything?

- Uh, no, we're good.

- Okay.

- Here you go.

- Thank you.

Whiskey neat?

It's a single malt

scotch, upgraded.

- You seem--

- Marc seems nice.

Yes.

He is. I'm really lucky.

- How'd you meet?

- Uh, work.

Fundraiser.

- You still do...

- HR?

- Yeah.

- I do.

Well, I'm sure they love you.

[chuckles]

How have you been?

You know, I've been

really good actually.

- I've been busy with Homefront.

- Hm.

Yeah, my, my mom said

there is an event on Sunday.

Yeah, it's just

a little get-together.

We're trying to raise awareness

for the organization

but also honor the people

it's for, you know.

- All vets, right?

- Yeah.

Yeah, we help them

find employments.

Um, construction work,

technology, things like that.

Get them readjusted

to civ life.

That's really incredible, Nate.

Um, yeah, there's gonna be food

and a, and a raffle.

- It should be fun.

- Proud of you.

Thanks.

Uh, it seems to be

workin' out so far.

We are having

a-a small dedication

of a few new park benches

for the fallen vets.

Including Seth's.

Well, nobody told me

Seth was being honored.

They didn't?

Oh, I, I figured...

Well, I don't have your number

anymore or I would've called.

You don't?

No.

But, um... if you wanna

see the benches

you could come by Homefront

and see while you are here.

- No, I--

- If you want.

Do you still have

the same number?

- Mm, 555--

- 3728.

- Well--

- Would you--

- I should--

- No. Uh, uh, nothing. Go ahead.

I was saying I, I should

probably get back.

I don't want to leave him

with the sharks too long.

Yeah.

It was really good

to see you.

You too.

Mm.

- How's work?

- Mornin'!

Got an early start.

Bumped up my conference call.

Stickin' to a hard out

at four.

- Good.

- What's your plan for today?

Uh, just wedding stuff, I think.

Gonna meet everyone

down at the barn

at 4:30 if you can make it.

Um, definitely tryin'.

I was thinkin' about

going down to see the bench

they made for Seth this morning.

Do you want me

to go to that too?

No, no, you finish this.

Makes most sense. I'm trying

to get everything done

before the wedding day,

you know.

Yeah.

Yeah, we knew

that was the deal.

I'm just glad you're here.

I understand, sir,

but the donation is so small.

Okay, well,

I appreciate your time

and maybe next quarter. Okay.

Yeah, maybe next quarter,

you can take one less cruise

so you can show the tiniest bit

of appreciation

for those who gave their lives

so you can have that vacation.

- Hi.

I'm, uh, Nate's friend, Erica.

Oh, Seth's widow.

Yeah, um, that's right.

Me too.

A widow.

- Seven years.

- Oh.

I'm Melanie.

It's nice to meet you.

I'm so sorry.

Likewise.

Nate.

Uh, of course, Tom,

thank you so much.

We really appreciate it.

Bye-bye.

Oh, you showed.

I showed.

So next, I'll be demonstrating

how to bend wood.

Now we're gonna take

multiple layers

and we're gonna bend them

around the form

and, Donald,

the camera is drooping.

- Don.

- Hey, grandma.

Uh, ah, kitchen's closed.

- But the bar is still open.

- Ah.

- Hi, Grace.

- Oh.

- Hey, Roger.

- Hi.

- Roger.

- Hello, sweetheart.

Wow.

I think this is beautiful.

This is artistry.

Yeah, well, we know

what we're doin'.

[chuckles]

This one's Seth's.

We're gonna put

his favorite quote right here.

Well, we're guessing

it's his favorite quote

'cause it's the one he used

in his valedictorian speech.

We'll say that it is.

So did you bring 'em?

We had these made.

I'm gonna put each one

of their tags... right here.

They're goin' in Tomkins Park.

Oh, you have a little, uh...

Just, yeah.

Uh, I thought I was keeping it

together so well.

No one keeps it together

all the time.

Seth could.

You're right, he could.

The library.

Yeah, that's what

I was thinking.

Kid rips one and...

[snickers]

Seth, what are you doing?

[both]

I'm laughing in my quiet voice.

[chuckles]

Ah, what 13-year-old boy

talks like that?

Seth.

I'm sorry for losing touch.

I wrote.

A couple times actually.

Oh, and everything I wrote

always sounded so...

[sighs]

I don't know.

I never sent 'em.

Hey.

It's water under the bridge.

[Scott] We're not sitting

in a circle, April.

- It's symbolic.

- Of what? Being in a cult?

Of union.

And everyone can see

everyone else.

It becomes a shared experience.

My mom's not gonna look

at the back of my head

the entire ceremony.

Okay, fine,

pretend that I am your mom.

- Just--

- No, never, no.

Oh, I see you, Scott. Hi.

Look there you are

right in plain view.

You're being difficult.

- Erica?

- Hm?

The...

Oh, I can see either side.

Uh, hey, Erica,

would you mind grabbing me

another 150 grit sanding sheet?

- It's in my bag.

- In your bag. Yep.

You know, for somebody who says

they don't really care

about this sort of thing,

it certainly seems

like you care quite a bit.

Well, I would just like

for the few simple ideas

that I have to be heard.

- I understand that.

- Do you?

Is not, I mean, think about,

uh, how are you gonna walk in?

The other week at tastings

I watched Scott debate

steak or duck for an hour.

Somebody's gonna be seeing

my butt the entire time, so--

Well, they're seeing

your butt anyway.

[April] Okay, you know what,

let's not do a circle.

It's not like I care

about the stupid chairs.

He just won't listen.

It's like he becomes

this different person

who suddenly cares about

stamping family crests

on place cards.

Like, what?

[sighs] I am so ready for

all of this to be over.

It's normal to be stressed.

It's your big day.

Thanks, Marc.

I mean, I just,

I wanted to go to city hall.

Or like your wedding

in the backyard

that was perfect.

I'm sorry, is that, is that

a weird thing for me--

Not at all.

Nope. I know Seth was important.

I know that

and I wish I met him.

Well, that would have been

one very crowded bed.

[laughs]

Yeah.

I guess everything happens

for a reason.

- Uh, we need three more.

- No.

Yes.

[sighs]

[Marc]

No.

Today?

That-that can't happen.

I can't do it.

Well, then get somebody else.

What are you... No.

He's supposed to be

covering me right now.

That's the deal.

I worked it out with Michael.

This guy gave me his word.

He's supposed to cover me.

That is the protocol,

you know that.

Yeah, we cleared it.

Yes, we did.

Uh, that's unbelievable.

Hold on.

I didn't wanna wake you.

They want me back in Chicago.

Apparently,

the city was notified

of some illegal basement

on the complex

that was about to close

and now I'm trying to...

Hold on, Jacky, I--

But I won't get to give you

the tour. I wanted to show--

I know,

I am trying to juggle it all

but I don't wanna lose out

on this deal.

It could really affect how

we move forward on the condo.

It's just a couple of days.

I'll catch a flight

first thing Saturday morning.

- You'll be back for the wedding?

- Yes.

Then go. It's important.

I love you.

Yeah, yeah...

[scoffs]

- See you soon.

- Drive safely.

[sighs]

Mom?

Dad!

[sighs]

[cell phone vibrates]

[whispers]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[indistinct chatter]

I bought you some coffee.

- Oh, it's okay.

- Thank you.

- Hi.

- It's so good to see you.

- Good to see you too. Oh.

- I'm so glad you're here.

[Nate] So looks like

we'll have a couple

extra volunteers tomorrow.

- Oh, that's good.

- Yeah.

[Nate] I think they can

stay on for about a week.

- I like that.

- It helps.

- You've been workin'.

- Well, I try.

I sat outside Seth's

and my house for a while today.

No idea what I was planning

to accomplish by doing that.

Just kinda ended up there.

You think...

Uh, whatever you wanna call it.

Do you think

it ever fully goes away?

No.

It just becomes normal.

And then you feel guilty,

that is normal.

It changes...

but it definitely

doesn't go away.

I do that, too, sometimes.

Sit in front of the house.

It just sucks.

I'm really sorry.

Both of you.

But... I'm here.

That's all.

Just don't be expectin' me

to be all sugary about it.

[chuckles]

[Marc] The good news is,

Michael put a rush on it

so, I'm definitely

in the clear after tomorrow.

I told him I'd buy every round

of golf for a year.

Like, he can't afford it.

I know,

he'll hold me to it too.

Oh, hang on.

- Got this for your sister.

- Oh, wow.

Figured they don't have too many

$300 bottles in August Creek.

[laughs]

That's really sweet.

Everything else good?

Yeah, I-I helped Nate

on a Homefront thing today.

Um, I wish I'd been

doing more since Seth.

You should definitely

get involved

with something

like that out here.

Uh, let's research.

I bet there's tons

of VA programs out in Chicago.

Yeah, yeah, totally. Yeah.

And then, uh, we went

to a funeral reception.

Uh, for a vet.

Uh, I didn't know him.

But, um, it was cool to see

the community around him.

A vet?

Yeah. Yeah, killed

in a, a training exercise.

Oh, that's awful.

I mean,

he's in a better place now.

Yeah.

I'm sorry I'm not there.

- I miss you.

- I miss you too.

You better.

[chuckles]

- I'll see you soon, babe.

- Goodnight.

[man on TV] Down in the lowlands

in the swamps beside the river

lives a 12...

- Hey, dad.

- Hang on one sec.

Okay.

[indistinct chatter on TV]

Okay, go ahead.

Okay, I just

wanted to say hey.

I heard you're awake.

Hey, bub, you want some?

Sure.

These guys haven't been back to

the coast in three whole years.

Mm.

They got confused by a

a weather pattern change caused

by an icecap melting off

the coast of Greenland.

- Oh, wow.

- Mm.

Hm.

I miss this.

Our midnight snack time.

I wish I had more time.

Yeah, it's all planned out,

isn't it?

Usually is.

But sometimes it comes down

to the simple things, bub.

We sure miss ya.

- Chicago is good to ya?

- Yeah.

Yeah, it's an exciting place.

Well, good.

If you're happy,

that's what matters.

Oh, look at that.

That's a... Eurasian wigeon,

isn't it?

Oh, looks like it.

[chuckles]

Holy smokes!

Look at it go.

Look, look, look.

- Oh, oh, oh.

- Look where he swam.

- Oh, wow.

- Ooh.

- Where do these go?

- Over there.

Hey.

Oh, you got 'em both.

Whoa, you think this is your own

private supply or what?

Oh, hush.

Oh, hush yourself.

- Here you are.

- Thank you.

Yeah.

- Here you are.

- Thank you.

You're welcome.

- I made that.

- What?

- You don't make beer.

- I do now.

Very proud of that one too.

It's the best one I made.

Okay.

[coughs]

Wow.

Huh.

Well, I-I-I made

those perfect circles

over there.

So who's impressed now?

I mean, I'm not gonna say

just anyone could have done that

but they do teach circles

in kindergarten.

Mm. Well, kindergarteners aren't

trusted with spray paint.

Hm, nor should you be.

Hey, but look,

I am very proud of you.

Oh, well, I could be

a street artist.

I could be Banksy.

You don't know.

I'm just sayin'.

Hi.

♪ Rockin' ♪♪

Ah, alright.

"Scott and April's first date."

Going to dinner at--

Answer must be in the form

of a question, mom.

It's "Jeopardy" rules.

What is Scott

choking on a piece of popcorn

in a movie theater?

No.

What is, uh, seeing

the second "Bourne Identity"

at Highland Theater?

Eh, wrong.

[laughs]

Ah!

- Yep.

- I got it.

I know we have

a photographer already

but he'll do it for free.

Thank you, but we've already

put the deposit down.

Excuse me.

Scott.

That was really

embarrassing, April.

In the future, can we avoid

such conversations

in front of my parents?

It's not that big of a deal.

They'll just cancel

the other photographer.

The photographer

is a professional.

Okay, but my cousin

is really good.

And yeah, I know

we'll lose a $200 deposit

but we will save so much

more than that.

These pictures are gonna

be on our mantle

for the rest of our lives.

We can't just, like--

Hey.

You want a drink?

- No.

Seriously, did you see the shot?

- It's good.

- I saw it.

I had to do community service

for a month.

No, you didn't.

Oh, Nate is reminding us

of his criminal past.

Ah, that time

they were caught stealing candy.

Oh, we didn't get caught.

Seth left an apology note

with the 75 cents

and turned himself

into the sheriff.

He named me as his accomplice.

[music playing over a stereo]

You still omit me

from that story?

I can never rat you out.

It's a serious crime,

accessory to candy theft.

[chuckles]

Ketchup first.

Then the lettuce 'cause

you can't stand a soggy bun.

Top off with four chips.

You narrating my plate?

Roger, you're cheating again.

I see that.

It's alright,

it's gonna be fine.

[screaming]

[laughing]

- I apologize.

- Like, right before my eyes.

[Roger] Ladies and

gentlemen, I apologize.

Okay.

- I'm out.

- Alright, goodnight, Mel.

Goodnight.

Thank you.

So who do you hang out

with in Chicago?

Uhh, mostly Marc's friends

from college.

He knows a lot of people

over there. They're all nice.

Their girlfriends

do Sunday brunches, so...

I go to a lot of those.

That's fun?

It's expensive

is what it is, but, um...

[sighs] I don't know,

it's good for me to go.

Yeah, it's good to put

yourself out there.

Yeah.

No 99 cent burger deal as well?

No, no. It's definitely,

uh, no John's Famous.

I do miss this sometimes though.

Did you leave because of me?

No.

[sighs]

No. I, uh...

I had to go get my life

in order...

somewhere else.

I didn't know how to be here.

Do the widow thing, the...

People's expectations,

the house.

I didn't know

how to do it either.

You just...

do, you know.

But it was hard

losing both of you.

We could've stumbled

through it together.

Well, I did think about you.

A lot, actually.

I looked you up on Facebook.

Stalker.

Yeah, it's,

it's not really my thing.

Yeah, well, there's actually

a, a Nate Jackson

who looks eerily similar,

who lives in Phoenix.

So, you know,

in case you were wondering.

I was, thank you.

Are you happy?

I feel like things

are finally back on track.

And, that makes you...

I-I mean, that's, that's what

you need to be happy?

Yeah.

Then I'm glad

things feel on track now.

Ah, I think there's an outlet

over here somewhere.

[Nate]

Oh, okay.

Check the bulb.

I hope something didn't chew

through the wire.

Um...

Hey, can you shine

your phone over here?

Nate?

Okay.

It's not funny.

Okay, you know

I hate being scared.

So... just get it over with.

[car honks]

God.

[screaming]

Stop it!

[laughs]

[Erica moans]

I gotta go.

Erica.

- Erica.

- No.

No, this is not okay.

We don't just do this.

Erica, can we just talk

about this?

No! I'm going!

I have to go.

Where?

I drove.

Please, just take me home.

[Jill] Well, we'll have

to come visit soon.

Hi!

Hi.

- Ah!

- Oh.

Uh, what are you,

what are you doing here?

Well, I tried callin' you.

Oh, sorry, I-I haven't

checked my phone all day.

Well, Andrea finished for me

so, I caught

an early flight back.

Oh, well, that's, like, what?

That's amazing.

- Are you okay?

- Of course, yes.

I'm just glad you're here.

- Anyway...

- Yes.

I don't know if your parents

do a big Thanksgiving or not

but we would love

to have everybody here.

- Absolutely.

- Well, that sounds like a blast.

Right?

Yeah.

[sighs]

What's wrong?

Something's off.

Did I do something wrong?

No.

It's just...

umm, Seth stuff has come up

you know, from being back.

Oh.

I'm sorry, I wasn't here

when you needed me.

I'll make it up to you.

I promise.

You don't have to do that.

Hey, here's somethin'

that'll cheer you up?

Taylor and Meg got that place

they were hoping to snag.

So we now have a place to stay

anytime we want in Grand Beach.

- Mm.

[cell phone vibrates]

- Hey.

You decided

today wasn't a good day

for you to come into work?

The pamphlets came.

Where are you?

Okay.

Hey, where are you?

[sighs]

Mm.

Mornin'.

You still feelin' emotional?

Can I take you to see

my favorite places now?

[Nate]

I mean...

I have no choice

but to be there.

The best man

typically attends, yeah.

The day she left,

I slept right there.

She kissed you.

Doesn't matter.

I kissed her back.

[sighs]

I can't believe I did this.

So...

I lose my friend again.

Friend?

Yeah.

Okay.

I'm gonna count

the number of girls

I've seen you go out with.

Let's see, there was, uh...

Oh.

Oh, actually...

nobody.

I've been busy with Homefront.

I'm sure it's the same reason

you never date.

No, no, not the reason.

A, shockingly,

August Creek isn't exactly

swarming with my type.

And B...

Jessie was it.

No one else ever even...

even registered after.

And that was from

the first moment we met

and we were just friends too.

It took us three years

to become anything more, but...

Jessie was my person.

You can love a lot

of people, but...

love like that...

doesn't come twice.

She kissed you, dummy.

If she's your person

don't let her end up with

some other person this time.

Mel, I realize

you never knew Seth...

but he wasn't just

some other person.

And I'm sure Marc isn't either.

Hmm.

Mm.

This magic... is what

got me into college.

My mom would get me these

every time

I got straight As as a kid.

They're better

than I thought they'd be.

[clears throat]

Try mine?

Mm.

- Mm.

- Ah.

[cell phone vibrates]

You think you could

ever picture yourself

living someplace like this?

Hmm, not really.

[clears throat]

I mean,

Chicago's always done it for me.

Everybody's back home.

Opportunities are there and...

Yeah, I don't think so.

I mean, it's fun

to visit though.

Could you?

No.

I did that already

but a part of me feels

like I miss a lot.

People take care

of each other here

and my family is here,

obviously.

Then why'd you move to Chicago?

Fresh start.

I'm glad I did it.

Honestly, too, I feel like...

I just put a lot

of pressure on myself

to get past it

after I lost Seth.

And having to get

a new apartment

new job,

setting up new utilities

it was a good distraction.

Mm.

Plus, I didn't have the...

added expectations

of being a good widow

because nobody knew me

in Chicago.

When I was 17

our soccer team made it

to the state championship...

and, uh, we ended

in this shootout.

I was the last one to kick, so

I had to win it for everybody.

And I missed.

I mean, like, not even close.

I couldn't sleep for weeks,

you know.

Felt like I let everybody down.

I-It's not the same, but...

I get what you mean about...

pressure, expectations, I guess.

Wow. Hey!

- Hey.

- This is amazing.

- I think you guys found your--

- This feels all wrong.

The table's a little too close.

Scott, the flow is fine.

No. There needs to be

more space to--

And nobody cares.

Except you.

We'll move 'em.

Just show us where.

Okay.

Fine. Whatever.

Do whatever you want.

Oh, whoa!

Hey, Nate, who invented

the roundtable?

Sir Cumference.

[laughs]

Ah, yeah, that's good.

[Scott]

Yeah, now that's perfect. Good.

[April] Hey, Erica, can you

and Nate carry the arbor in?

- Please.

- Sure.

Thank you.

Listen, I'm sorry for yesterday.

Yeah, me too.

I don't, It wasn't just you.

I don't want you to feel bad.

Yeah, well, I do.

Me too.

This is why you left before.

Yeah, that was part of it.

Do you ever think

about the day Seth died?

The actual moment?

I do.

And it doesn't matter.

that I was lonely,

it doesn't matter

that we had grown apart,

when I think that maybe...

And at that moment...

that I could have been

kissing you...

You know,

I've wondered the same.

Yeah, well,

he deserved a lot better.

So does Marc.

I hate this.

Tell me it will all

be over soon.

Tomorrow.

And then it'll all go back

to the way it was with Scott?

- Yes.

- Okay.

But what if it doesn't?

I mean, we haven't done it

for three weeks.

You and Marc were all over

each other today

and we're the ones

getting married.

I mean, is that a bad sign?

Marc and I are right.

You and Scott are right.

You're just nervous.

And, whether you like it

or not...

you look beautiful.

- Mm.

- Ah.

I get to marry

my best friend tomorrow.

I'll meet you outside.

- Hmm.

- Not too shabby.

Picture perfect.

[instrumental music on phone]

Can we try from second 12?

Okay, everybody, let's, uh,

let's, uh, head back.

You have to answer

one thing for me.

[music playing on phone]

Why did you kiss me?

Because I can tell you

why I kissed you back.

This is not working.

Can-can we try second 21?

[music playing on phone]

I know you're with Marc

and that he's so...

That's not

what I'm trying to say.

I don't want to talk

about this here.

[music playing on phone]

This...

- This can't be wrong.

- Stop.

I'm not talking about timing.

I'm talking about--

Nate, I am with Marc

whom I love

at my sister's wedding.

I'm asking you to please

stop talking about this.

- This is still not working.

- It's crazy.

What is the issue?

It's just not working.

I can't...

So what if we just dance?

We're not gonna dance

down the aisle, April.

Okay, but can we at least

walk to an ironic song?

I mean, this one doesn't

seem to be working anyway.

And I just,

I think it'll be so funny

if we were still super serious

but it was like, "Still Haven't

Found What I'm Looking For"

or "Another One Bites The Dust."

Why don't you care about this?

[Jill] April, I think it's

too late to make changes.

Let's just run it again.

Yeah, let's just stick

with the plan.

Yes, because God forbid,

we have any fun.

This is embarrassing.

Can we just stick--

I don't care!

I can see that.

Okay, no, you're, you're right.

You know what?

I, I should be ashamed.

You see, I, I forgot

that this wedding is for them

and it's for you because I know

that it's not for me.

Calm down.

- Calm down? Really?

- Mm-hmm.

Since when do you talk

to me like that?

- I thought we were a team.

- We are.

Okay. Well, then how come

you've made

every single decision

without me lately?

I mean, is this what it's gonna

be like our whole lives?

Don't twist this. This isn't

about our whole lives.

Yeah, it is, Scott.

And if you can't see that,

then...

we have way bigger problems

than I realized.

I can't do this.

I mean, I just, I didn't realize

that I was walking

into some mid-century marriage

where husband makes

all the decisions

controls our lifestyle.

And me, little wife

just has to look pretty

for his parents.

Oh, that's not Scott.

He just...

has some set ideas about

how the day should go.

But I, I wouldn't have said yes

to any of that stuff.

I mean,

not that he even asked me.

Yeah, do you know that

he never actually asked me

to marry him?

Yeah.

He took me to this

awful expensive restaurant

with, like, six forks.

And dessert came and he starts

rambling nervously about

about being the chocolate

to my cake.

And then, some stranger

walks up to me

and hands me a rose

with a ring on it.

Like, he never actually said

will you marry me?

I mean, he could have asked me

sitting on the couch

in his boxers

with a mouth full of cereal

and I would have said yes.

I mean, at least then

it would have been about us.

[sighs]

I don't know what to do.

I don't know what to do either.

I'm sorry, I made you

come home for nothing.

Oh, no.

I'm glad I'm here.

You're gonna be okay.

Yes, I promise.

Oh.

- Take it easy, man.

- Yeah, see you.

Hey, uh...

Thanks for being there...

for her while I was away.

I know it's been tough on her

being back and...

and me being gone.

[clears throat]

I think helpin' out

at project Homefront

was good for her.

Don't mention it.

April?

What's the plan here, April?

I'm not getting

married tomorrow.

So you're gonna throw

everything away

because Scott doesn't wanna

dance down the aisle?

That's incredibly juvenile.

April, come back here!

Mom, just give her some space.

We spent so much time on this.

People have flown in.

So much planning

has gone into this.

It can't be about that

right now.

I just think

she's making a big mistake.

Well, that's for her to decide.

[sobbing]

Oh, it's gonna be okay.

It's just a mistake.

When Seth died,

I looked to anyone

to tell me the right thing

to do next.

[sniffles]

Just cling to something stable.

It helps.

He makes me tea every day.

You want me

to make you some tea?

It's not the same.

It's Friday.

We always watch

"Dr. Who" on Friday.

He calls it "Dr. Who's" days.

Oh.

[sobbing]

Erica.

You excited to go home?

Yeah.

Goodnight.

[Scott]

April.

Oh, my goodness.

Scott!

What are you doing?

- I'm coming over.

- Get down.

Whoa!

[grunts]

Scott?

[Scott groans]

[sighs]

[Scott groans]

You should get a tetanus shot

after this, dimwit.

Let me just check to see

if he has a concussion.

- Hey.

- I don't have a concussion.

What were you guys even doing?

Can you ask April

to come out here?

You really want her

to see you like this?

He showed up

to my place hammered.

Said he wanted to do something

romantic to win April back.

I told him tonight

probably wasn't the night.

When I went to go set up

the couch for him, he bolted.

What can I say to her?

[Nate]

Let me see it.

- Oh.

- No, you don't need stitches.

- A bandage will be fine.

- Uh, they're in--

I got it. I got it.

Her phone keeps going

straight to voicemail.

And I, I don't care

about the wedding.

I don't care. Please tell her.

I-I don't care.

We don't even have to get

married if she just comes back.

She wants to marry you, Scott.

That wasn't the thing.

- She does?

- Yes.

She said

that she would have said yes

if you'd have asked

in your boxers

while sitting in the couch

with cereal in your mouth.

Yes, she does.

But I ruined it.

[sighs] She's a simplicity

loving oddball.

The hand-stamped place cards

were a bit much.

It's too late?

Maybe.

But if that's your person,

you have to try.

It can't get much worse.

She's my person.

Hey, what're you doing, man?

Don't embarrass yourself.

Shh. She's sleeping.

You should take him home.

Let's go. And watch your step.

[sighs]

Nate.

I thought

about what you asked...

and I can't explain

the why part.

A...

An extreme moment of weakness

and... beer.

Any excuse sounds pathetic,

so I won't excuse it.

But...

I do think it was wrong...

and it'll never happen again.

I respect that.

But...

I don't wanna...

I don't wanna do

the same as before.

I wanna keep in touch.

I can't do that.

I, uh, if I need to let go,

I-I will.

I've gotten used to that, but...

I can't just pretend

to be friends.

[sniffles]

Okay.

[sniffles]

What's going on?

[chuckles]

Ah, Scott just had

too much to drink

and he tried to climb in

through April's window

and there was this

whole thing and...

- He's, he's fine now.

- No.

[clears throat]

I mean, what's going on

with you and Nate?

Every time I see you guys,

you're upset.

You're acting weird.

- It's just wedding stress.

- No, it's not.

N...

N-Nate and I...

While Seth was away...

we got very close.

It almost went too far,

but it never did.

But it could have.

So we stopped talking

and we ended it...

and I just waited for Seth

to come back...

but he never came back.

And this, this was years ago?

Yes.

- And you haven't talked since?

- No.

And the feelings are gone?

No.

Okay.

[clears throat]

Are you coming to bed?

What?

It's late.

We have to be up

before seven tomorrow.

I...

Aren't you up-upset or...

Nope. Feelings are feelings,

they change.

We'll be home in a day

and I'll know you'll feel...

a little more sorted out.

Uh, uh, sorted out?

I just told you that I feel--

Yeah, I know you feel.

[sighs]

You feel a lot sometimes.

And I understand that. I do.

Uh, the sad stuff, I get that.

I do.

No, you don't.

I do.

You're sad, I know.

And I'm doing my best

to juggle this all

but I, I don't understand

how you expect the condo

to get finished, which won't

happen if I lose this deal.

And-and your family to

get the needed face time

and us to have time and-and...

I can't take care of everything

all the time, Erica.

Marc.

I don't think this is working.

[sighs]

[cell phone vibrates]

[indistinct chatter on TV]

[clears throat]

Anything good?

[sighs]

It's the real somethings

of somewhere.

And some movie

where everybody dies.

Hm.

I wanna take you somewhere.

Will you come with me?

Where?

It's a surprise.

Then definitely no.

[sniffs]

Marc and I broke up.

If you do this one thing for me

I promise

we'll both come back here

and watch "Moonstruck"

on repeat.

Okay.

Yeah, okay.

[April]

So did Marc leave already?

[Erica]

Yeah, he left last night.

I'll probably catch a flight

first thing tomorrow morning.

But you don't wanna stay

for Homefront?

I need to get back,

find a new apartment.

[sighs]

Okay, what is going on?

Why are we here?

Why are you torturing me?

Do you trust me?

Hm.

Fine.

Okay, seriously.

Why are we here?

[chuckles]

April, it took me 16 years...

to build up the courage

to ask you out...

followed by another three

for you to agree to it.

Okay.

I knew before we ever went

on that first date

that I wanted to spend

the rest of my life with you.

You're everything.

And I can't imagine my life

without you.

So if you'd give me a chance...

I'd like to beat you

every night at "Jeopardy"

for the rest of our lives.

[chuckles] It never

happened and it never will.

[laughs]

April Anne Moore...

will you marry me?

Yes.

[laughs]

- Okay, just one second.

- Okay.

Wait. Right now?

What, what is going on?

[laughter]

Friends and family, welcome.

You have been chosen to share

in today because each of you

in some way have touched

the lives of these two.

Love goes beyond romance

and feelings.

But the feelings that you have

and the friendship

will protect these treasured

parts of your union.

You're better together

than you are apart.

My sleep talker

my spider catcher

you're my best friend...

and talking to you

at the end of the day

is my favorite part

one hundred percent

of the time.

[chuckles]

[sighs]

Therefore with God's blessing

and the power vested in me

I now pronounce you

husband and wife.

You may kiss your bride.

[all cheering]

♪ I was in love

with the whole affair ♪

♪ She's been leaving me

upside upside down ♪

♪ Feelin' high

and turned around ♪

♪ She's been leaving me

upside upside down ♪

♪ Like a dime story ♪

♪ Over and over ♪♪

- Cheers.

Excuse me.

[indistinct chatter]

You have hay on your tux.

Good one.

See how happy they look?

You could be happy like that.

- Oh, stop.

- Okay.

You gonna eat your ice cream?

I'm not...

going to halfway

finish this thing.

Left shoulder is drama,

right shoulder is comedy.

Yeah, exactly.

[laughs]

I'm gonna miss you, daddy.

Well, uh, you know

we just want you to be happy.

Wherever that is.

♪ I can't see you ♪

♪ I can't get your sound ♪♪

Thanks for coming.

- Thank you. Have a good night.

- Great seeing you.

- Bye-bye.

- Bye.

Bye-bye.

[sighs]

- Oh, sweetheart.

- Mom.

- Mm, see you in a bit.

- See you back home.

Okay.

Thank you for this.

Thank you.

It's teamwork.

Hm.

Where's Marc?

Gone.

Uh, I have to be back

in Chicago in the morning, so...

I just, uh...

I just didn't wanna leave

without saying goodbye.

Oh.

Sure.

Best of luck... tomorrow.

Let me know

h-how I can contribute

in any way,

financially or, whatever.

Ha. I could just talk to Melanie

about that.

[sighs]

Okay.

[instrumental music]

[sobs]

[laughs]

[chuckles]

I love you.

[sighs]

I miss you so much.

I am sorry.

Oh, Seth, I'm so sorry.

[sobs]

[sniffles]

[sighs]

What the...

What are you doing here?

Unh-unh.

What are you doing here?

I was just...

I just wanted to come see

Seth's bench one last time

'cause I don't know

when I'm coming back.

So... you're not going

to the ceremony?

No, I have an early flight.

Right.

Well...

that's maybe best.

Look, I don't know

how you're feelin'

about maybe missin'

Seth's dedication.

None of my business.

But for Nate...

Look, you have every right

to be there.

But you hurt Nate.

I don't like that.

So, yeah. Maybe don't go.

Or...

And I'm just spitballin here

'cause this is the last time

I'm gonna see you anyway, right?

Leave Marc.

Nice guy, but eh.

See if there's maybe

someone out there

that maybe fits you better.

Maybe someone

who makes you stammer

get all flushed...

but also understands

what it's like to miss Seth.

To feel lost.

But you're gonna have

to look really hard

to find someone like that.

[sighs]

Well...

none of my business.

What happened?

Honey, you haven't changed.

I heard about Marc.

Is everything okay?

I don't know.

Is Marc already back in Chicago?

I don't know.

Do you need me to book

your flight?

I'm happy to make a call

if you--

Mom, I already booked a flight.

What about the condo?

There wasn't already

a down payment, was there?

If it's within 30 days,

you might be able to--

Mom, it's fine.

Well, what's your plan

when you get back?

You'll have to find a place

as soon as possible.

[chuckles]

Why?

Huh?

Why? Why the rush

to find a new place?

I can come to Chicago

for a little bit

just till you get

yourself resituated.

Let me see. I don't think I

could make it out before--

Mom. Mom!

Why are we rushing

to find a new apartment?

What's so important

about a new apartment?

Well, so what's your plan then?

I don't know.

Uh, um, I don't know.

I don't know and I think...

I think that's okay.

[laughs]

Oh.

[Nate]

And in these times

one of you,

sometimes even a stranger

will show up and provide.

Just, show up.

And I think

that's pretty rare nowadays.

I'm sure each of you

have experienced

something like that too.

S...

Uh, so...

let us not only be grateful

to the ones that we miss.

Steven, Kelsey...

and Seth.

But let's be grateful

for this community, too

because we've proven

to be just that.

And when we do have to let go...

when it's time to say goodbye...

we get through because of this.

So, see you in the park.

Enjoy these benches as much as

a bench can be enjoyed.

[laughs]

And remember the heroes

of this town.

Thanks.

That's, that's all I got.

Thank you.

- Erica, I thought that--

- Hi, I'm not sure what...

- What? No, no, you--

- Um--

No, no, what were you gonna say?

Uh...

I, I don't...

Okay, I don't know

how this goes.

Ah, okay, I don't know

what I'm doing.

But, uh...

Oh, I...

Uh, what I'm trying to say is...

Oh, I love you.

I know I love you.

That's pretty much all I know.

And I know things are messy

and it's now kind of

a total f-freefall

and I don't expect...

I guess we'll stumble

through together then.

[instrumental music]

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