My Favorite Wedding (2017) Movie Script

Oh, how cute!

You're so cute!

Hey.

Hi. I need three iced lattes

and a regular coffee.

Oh, and extra straws, please!

Right.

Oh!

Put some ice on that, Stan,

and ibuprofen for the pain.

Thanks, Doc.

Yeah.

Hi, Levon! Got you a fix.

One more here...

Oh, hi!

Maddy, I did not

forget about you.

Thanks, honey.

And can you help

with one more problem?

Sure.

Thank you.

What's the prognosis?

Oh...

Well, orchids need

less sunlight, not more.

Here, I'll take care of it.

I'll get it back to you

next week.

Dex and I are going

to that wedding this weekend.

Oh, and how are things with Dex?

Well, last night at dinner,

he asked for

my social security number.

How... Romantic?

I think he wants to add me

to his retirement account.

Or running a credit check?

Either way, it's forward motion.

Still hasn't popped

the question, huh?

No, no, but

I've dropped a few hints.

And, you know, Dex,

he can get really distracted

when the stocks are down,

so I'm just praying

for a bull market.

Tess, you already missed

your 'ring by spring' goal.

Well, Australia's spring

is in September.

And what's going

to happen with Dex

when you get that fellowship

at Northwestern?

I don't have the fellowship yet,

and, you know,

it's tricky with Dex because

he loves Boston so much.

I don't want to spook him.

Sounds like

he needs to be spooked

to appreciate

what he's got in you.

Don't worry. I have a plan.

And you've

got a patient.Oh.

Hi, Sam!

I hear you're making

a miraculous recovery.

Hello!

I am Dr. Harper,

and you are...

Nervous.

Look, Doctor, uh,

before you give me that shot,

I've got to tell you,

I've got a phobia of needles.

So, um...

Mmm-hmm.

Can you do me a favor

and just, uh,

could you just hold this for me,

and just, um, just be careful

because it's really,

you know, fragile.

But I was scarred

when I was a kid.

Um, I had a shot, and...

Just messed me up.

Be careful!

Okay, as I was saying,

um, I'm a real...

Was that the shot?

That wasn't bad at all.

Rule number one,

always keep the patient

distracted.

Good job.

Amber! How's the bride-to-be?

Good! I'm excited!

I'm going to send you a link

to the Commodore Club.

It's amazing.

It's right on the lake.

There's a golf course and a spa,

and everybody

in the wedding party

gets their own bungalow.

Well, you've always lived large.

Why would your wedding

be any different?

Anyway, I cannot wait.

Hey, how are you holding up?

Oh...

Did I tell you

I'm rethinking the flowers?

Again?

What is wrong

with the Delphinium?

Well, I just... I realized

that they're going to clash

with the bridesmaids' dresses!

Okay, okay,

remember the advice I gave you about

your prom dress in high school?

Close your eyes.

Shut out the world.

Now imagine, what color do you

see coming down the aisle?

The pink bridesmaids' dresses...

And pink does go with blue.

So... yeah, I'm going

to stick with the Delphinium.

Oh, Tessie,

what would I do without you?

Nothing,

'cause I'll be there soon,

and I cannot wait!

Does the same go for Dex?

Absolutely!

We are having dinner tonight

to go over all the travel plans.

Yay!

Hey. Hi. I'm sorry I'm late.

I stopped by to get that

charger that you asked for,

and then I popped by home

so that I could change, and...

You look sensational.

Thank you.

Let's get a table.

I am starving.

Oh, hon, there's actually just

someone I want you to meet first.

Oh, but I've been

juggling patients all day.

I haven't had anything to eat.

Absolutely.

What was I thinking?

Holbrooke can wait.

Mr. Holbrooke?

Your new boss? Yeah, I

just bumped into him here.

I promised him you'd say hello.

Oh, no, no, no, no.

It's good.

We should say hi.Great.

Mr. Holbrooke.

Dex.

I'd like you to meet my girlfriend, Dr.

Tess Harper.

Hi. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

She's on staff

at Bayside General,

and still somehow

manages to find time

to head the fundraiser

for Harborwalk.

Really?

That's very impressive.

Oh, my life is easy.

Dex works 10 times

harder than I do.

Well, Dex, if you pick

your stocks

the same way you pick

your girlfriend,

you've got a great

future ahead of you.

Have a nice dinner.

See you, Mr. Holbrooke.

Take care, Dex.

Thank you.

Thanks. You were

perfect back there.

Thanks for talking me up

to Holbrooke.

Oh, enough work-talk

for one night?

Of course.

Amber's wedding is finally going

to give us a chance to relax.

I already booked our flights.

Um, day after tomorrow.

I got us aisle seats.

We have barbecues, golf...

I already booked us

massages at the spa.

Right.

Oh, and guess what? Someone

from the selection committee

for the fellowship

is going to be there.

He's a friend of Amber's dad!

That's great!

Yeah.

Yeah, I thought the wedding would

be a great place to talk to him,

and, you know,

for us to scope out...

Chicago? Again?

It's two hours

from where I grew up.

Plus, I could see my mom more,

and your firm

has an office there.

You could put in

for that transfer. I know, I know.

I just, I need

to wrap my brain around this.

Oh, come on. It's Chi-town!

The Windy City! Wrigley Field!

I prefer Fenway Park.

Agree to disagree.

Okay.

Tess, what do you need

Chicago for?

You've got everything

you need right here.

But Northwestern is

a leader in innovation.

At Bayside, we have to fight

over digital thermometers.

And, yes, there is a lot to

love about this city, but...

Tess, let's just get through

this week

before planning

the rest of our lives.

Okay.

But in the meantime,

pack those golf shoes,

'cause we are going

to have a blast.

Okay.

So you've known

each other how long?

Oh, Amber and I

went to grade school,

and then all the way

through college together.

Yeah, it was always Amber's

job to get in trouble,

and it was my job

to come in and fix it.

Oh, really?

Oh, yeah!

Like, when Amber

was learning to drive,

and she hit a mailbox,

I took the fall.

When she, like, flooded

the dorm with bubble bath,

I was the one

who found the mops.

I would even go on

double-dates with her

and laugh at her jokes

just so they didn't bomb.

Typical Tess.

But when I get to Chicago,

I am going to relax

and have fun.

You, relaxing?

What does that look like?

Very funny.

I can relax. I can chill.

Chillax.

Cool my jets.

Well, when you get

that fellowship at...

If I get that fellowship.

It is still a long shot.

Plus, you know,

I have a really nice life here.

Is that you talking, or Dex?

Okay, you got me,

but I'm telling you,

after four days in that warm wedding

glow, at that amazing resort,

Dex is going to fall

in love with Chicago,

he's going to propose to me,

and practically insist

that I take that fellowship!

And if he doesn't?

Knock-knock!

I have our seats and our boarding

passes for this weekend.

I am sorry, Tess.

There's been a hitch.

Holbrooke came down

to my office,

and he said he wants

to talk about my future,

this weekend.

He invited me to go yachting!

But, Dex, we're going to

Amber's wedding this weekend!

I know, sweetie,

but it's such

a great opportunity.

But we can't miss the wedding!

This is...

This is terrible timing.

What do you want me to do?

Well, come with me!

To the wedding!

It will mean so much to Amber,

and it's going to be a blast.

I mean, it's going to be awkward

telling Holbrooke

I'm going to back out.

You already told

Holbrooke 'yes'?

It was spur of the moment.

I wasn't thinking.

Oh...

Wow.

Well, I mean, I guess

you can't back out now.

It just...

This really changes my plans.

Your plans?

Huh? Oh, uh, you know, just,

celebrating... The wedding.

Sweetheart,

I'll make it up to you.

Okay.

Well, it's not going

to be the same without you.

Trust me.

Hey! What's up?

Hey, Tess!

Why aren't you at the airport?

Ah, in a few hours.

Yes, I'm leaving soon.

Where's Dex?

Um, well, actually, it's just

going to be me for the wedding.

Dex can't make it.

What?

Yeah, he had

a work situation come up.

I can't believe it!

Calm down, Amber.

You're the one

who should be upset!

Well, you know how busy Dex

is, and this is just a...

Quit making excuses.

I mean, not only is

he missing my wedding,

he's leaving you high and dry.

Nonsense. I will be fine.

I am fine.

Fine.

What time does your flight land?

At 3:00.

I'm heading to the airport now, and...

Oh, shoot.

What's wrong?

I just...

I realized that the rental

car's in Dex's name.

Oh, don't worry.

I'll arrange someone

to pick you up.

Oh, no, you don't have

to do that, truly.

Hello, Amber?

Amber, hello, are you there?

I lost you.

Uh, yep, still here.

Think my WiFi's on the fritz.

What? Not again.

Oh, are you okay?

The wedding planner and I have

been clashing over napkin rings.

I've got to go, honey.

Get here soon, okay?

I am on my way.

See you soon.

Hi! I'm Tess Harper.

Yeah, Michael.

Got any bags? Oh, just a few.

I travel light.

Okay, great.

Yeah.

Whew!

Wow. This is

traveling light, is it?

Well, it's a four-day wedding.

I need a lot of outfits.

Oh, oh, please be

careful with that one!

Oh, and that one, too.

Why, what you got in here?

Um, well, shoes.

A lot of shoes.

That's a lot of shoes.

Yeah...

Okay.

You know what, you can just

hop in if you want.

I'll get you there real quick.

I know Chicago

like the back of my hand.

Why don't you have a sticker?

A what now?

A sticker? You know,

the... Ride-share sticker?

Oh, a sticker? Yeah...

Yeah, they don't give them

to all of us, so...

Are you sure you don't want to

ride up in the front with me?

I'm good.

Yeah. Okay.

'Cause I'm not a chauffeur.

I'm the best man.

Oh!

Front?

Yeah.

Doc.

That was a dirty trick

you just played.

Trick?

You're the one

who made the assumption.

And you had the chauffeur sign.

Amber said, 'Go to the airport

and pick up Tess.'

She's getting super stressy

with the wedding flowers,

and I was more than happy

to get out of that insanity.

She's stressed already,

and it's day one.

Poor Amber.

That's the problem

with weddings.

Oh, you have a lot of

experience with weddings, huh?

Yeah, you could say that.

So are you opposed to all

weddings, or just this one?

You know, I do love the perks,

though, the golf and the music,

and the fun,

but the stress and the traditions?

Not so much.

But you've got it all backwards.

Weddings are not

about the perks.

It's about the people!

You want to know the truth?

Weddings are only fun

if they're not your own.

Wow, I really hope that is

not your wedding speech.

You know what?

That's a really good idea.

I hope

you're not expecting a tip.

Can you turn that down, please?

What? You don't like

Chicago's best blues?

Well, I like my eardrums more,

and at over 80 decibels,

it can trigger tinnitus.

Tinni-whoda-what-now?

It's a medical term for a, you know,

buzzing sound or ringing in the ears

from exposure to loud music,

your loud music.

Fine. Okay. Your loss.

Thank you.

Could you just take it a little

slower around these curves?

I'm going to really need

that massage tomorrow.

Yeah, you need to relax.

Are you sure

this is the right way?

Are you kidding me?

I grew up around here.

I'm like a human map

of the Greater Chicago area.

What's the use?

Right?

Stop your grousing and just

enjoy this beautiful scenery.

And you're positive we didn't take

a wrong turn somewhere, or...

Trust me. The Commodore

Club is just up ahead here.

So you and Amber, you've known

each other a long time, huh?

Yeah. Yeah.

We've known each other

our whole lives.

It's actually funny

going to her wedding,

'cause when we were young, we used

to marry our stuffed animals.

I remember one time, a teddy bear and

a sheep made the perfect couple.

Until one of them realized

he was a carnivore.

Way to ruin the memory.

Don't blame me. That's just

how nature works itself out.

Um... Are we here? Can we...

You know, I can walk, actually.

I could just get out and walk.

You want to get out? Yeah, I could.

I mean, are we...

I guess we could stand each

other for a few more seconds.

The Commodore Club

is right up here.

Not a moment too soon.

...interesting.

Yeah. Well, thank you

for picking me up.

It was an interesting ride.

No problem. I hope you weren't

serious about that no-tip thing?

Oh.

Well, here's a tip.

Always wear sunblock.

Gee, thanks.

So what do you do when you're not

picking people up from the airport?

I'm a lawyer.

Ah, well, that explains

why you weren't so forthcoming

about who you are.

A divorce lawyer at a wedding

is like bringing

a baby to the movie theaters.

You get a lot of dirty looks.

Mmm. Or maybe it's just you.

Ouch.

So which way is Amber?

There's a group gathering

out on the club patio.

So I'm just going to run this

over to your bungalow.

Thank you.

You sure you're all right

with that little one?

Oh... Really?

Oh, thank you so much.

I was joking.

No, that's so nice of you.

I'm going to take it.

Uh, which way? This way?

That way?

No, that's,

that's where the reception is,

so you're going to probably

want to check in first.

Oh, no, no, no,

there's no time for that.

I'm already running late, and

Amber has a tendency to freak...

Tess!

Out.

Hi!

I'm so glad you're finally here!

Oh, my gosh, what's wrong?

Are you okay?

Where do I start?

The cake is gone.

The wedding planner quit,

and my wedding vows, they just,

they read like a ransom note,

and there's a million

things that I...

It's okay, it's okay, it's okay.

I'm here, okay? Just breathe.

Okay.

I've got this.

Okay?

Okay.

Good. All right.

Go back inside.

I'll be in there

in just a sec. I'll see you out there.

Okay.

Thanks for coming.

Yeah, all right.

Jack!

How you doing?

Tessie! You made it!

Any groom jitters?

Are you kidding?

I've never been more sure

of anything in my life.

Right answer.

Oh, I think my uncle just

discovered it's an open bar.

I'd better go

keep an eye on him.

Tess!

Hi, Bernadette!

Wow, I haven't seen you since

our, what, our college reunion?

Can you believe it?

Us, bridesmaids! Ahhh!

Yeah. Ahhh!

Oh, mother of the bride alert.

Tess. Hi, dear.

How lovely to see you.

Where's that handsome

boyfriend of yours?

Oh, well, he had to stay

behind in Boston for work.

What?

His loss.

Uh-oh, here comes Aunt Millie.

Batten down the hatches.

You know what she's like.

Oh, my, aren't you pretty?

You know, there are a lot of

eligible young men at this wedding.

Oh, uh, truly, no need.

Mr. Tilton!

Oh, she's so adorable!

Tess, dear! You made it.

How are you holding up?

Oh, smooth sailing.

Never better!

Oh!

Frankly, Tess, I'm terrified.

It's as if Amber and her mother

are speaking some kind of,

I don't know,

foreign language, Wedding-ese.

I mean, they ask me questions,

but I sense I'm not supposed

to say anything,

so do I answer, or don't I?

It'll all be over soon.

Uh-huh, and quite likely,

I will be, too.

Amber!

Whoa.

Okay, I like mimosas

as much as the next gal,

but at the rate you're going, they're going

to run out of orange juice in Florida!

Bernadette keeps

telling me a story

about a bride who can't fit

into her wedding dress!

So...

Isn't it obvious?

She's trying

to get into my head!

Oh. Oh, no. I'm sure she's

just trying to be funny.

You look beautiful...

And nervous.

Oh, honey, honey,

did you connect

with the steakhouse yet?

Jack's friend is catering

the reception dinner.

Charlie's got

all the orders A-okay.

Best steaks in town.

And you didn't forget

the seven vegan meals, right?

The vegans are cool.

It's all handled.

And you're gonna help

your mom with the slide show?

Amber, on it. Relax, okay?

Take care of her.

Yeah.

Okay? See you.

Jack is as cool as a cucumber,

and I am falling apart.

Ever since the wedding planner

left, everything is a mess!

Oh, relax. I'm sure

everything can be handled

with a few phone calls.

What is this I hear

about an AWOL wedding cake?

The baker was supposed

to check in days ago,

and this is a very special wedding

cake that I designed myself,

with meringue hearts,

there's a custom topper,

and 'Love Forever'

written in marzipan.

Do you have

a number for this bakery?

It's somewhere in the

wedding planner's notes.

All right.

I am calling them right now.

Oh, thank you, Tess.

I knew you would help. Our

bakery is permanently closed

at this location...

Oh.

Well, uh, there's a reason you

haven't heard from the bakery.

The recording says

they're closed.

For the day?

For forever.

Gone out of business.

But... But they

have Daddy's deposit!

Oh, this is not good.

See, the wedding planner is

supposed to be handling this.

Yeah, what exactly happened

with the wedding planner?

She was super-opinionated.

Isn't that why you hire one?

Yeah... But, I mean,

we were clashing from day one.

And then we got in the teeniest

little tiff over place-settings,

and she just quit!

Okay, well, it sounds like you

need a new bakery, and fast.

Would you?

Oh, Tess, you are the best!

Oh, uh, well, I'm...

Yeah, you know,

I made it through med school.

Think I can handle a cake.

Oh, but you will need a driver.

Huh?

Michael!

Oh, no.

Oh, yeah, no, I'm fine.

Tess, I'm not going to

trust you to some Chicago cabbie.

Michael!

Yeah, me?

Yeah, no, I'm...

I'm good.

Yeah, she's good,

whatever it is!

Tess, Michael is from Chicago,

and you wouldn't mind driving Tess to

some bakeries, would you, Michael?

Uh...

Jack just rented this boat, and we're

going to go fishing on the lake,

and all the groomsmen are going.

Yes, please, go!

Yeah, I wouldn't want to get

between you and a fish.

Okay, guys!

As maid of honor and best man,

it is your duty to help.

Right, okay.

Of course.

Yeah, and Michael

will help, right?

Right! Fine.

You guys are the best.

Thanks!

Okay, so, well, I'm going

to start googling bakeries,

and you go pull the car around.

Okay, fine.

Just remember, I'm a lawyer.

I'm not a chauffeur.

Okay, well,

maybe you could make a motion

toward the parking lot?

Very funny.

I thought so.

Can you move

a little quicker, please?

I'm supposed to be fishing,

not on some crazy cake hunt.

Oh, you're not the only

one making sacrifices.

I had to move my shiatsu

massage until tomorrow.

Besides, helping a wedding

is a noble cause.

Who made you wedding planner?

Everyone knows when you

lose a wedding planner,

there is a clear line

of succession,

starting with the maid of

honor and the best man,

all the way down

to the flower girl.

Okay, none of that is true.

Do you honestly want to trust crazy

Aunt Millie with the wedding?

Purple scarf?

No, but I don't understand why you and

I have to be roped into this thing!

Well, Jack is your

best friend, right?

Yeah.

Amber's mine,

so let's just steer this wedding

clear of the icebergs, okay?

Oh...

Oh, for cracking ice!

Look at this.

Jack's cousin just caught a trout.

The lucky stiff.

Oh, stop your bellyaching.

I am saving you from

sunburn and sea sickness.

Great bedside manners, Doc.

Oh, here it is! I have a great

feeling about this place.

I'm not quite sure I follow.

Can you run that by me again?

Well, for a wedding cake,

we'll simply make four layers,

and then we'll nix the

lollipops and keep the bow!

Right...

Right!

Oh, wow.

Can we get a dozen of these?

Eleven to go?

Oh!

Ah...

Sorry.

So, you need

a wedding cake ASAP?

Have you two

thought this through?

What? Yes!

No! No, no, no, no, no.

It's not for us.

This is what the bride wants.

'She' does, huh?

Quite the list.

Can you do it?

Of course. We are the

best bakery in the city.

And that is why

we came to you first.

Why don't you have a look

around, and I'll total this up.

These cakes are the perfect

metaphor for a wedding.

Treacle syrup,

assortment of nuts,

and just as expensive

as a small house.

Why are you so cynical

about weddings?

Weddings are wonderful!

I don't understand why people would

want to spend a small fortune

on something that fails

55% of the time.

When Amber and I

were little girls,

we snuck under a hedge and watched

my neighbor's backyard wedding.

It was magical.

You know, what's magical is how

a nest egg can just disappear.

Trust me, in my line,

I have seen couples

where that money should've been

spent on couples' counseling,

not on a wedding.

I'm starting

to see it now. What?

Yeah, I'm a doctor, and I

completely missed the symptoms.

This is personal,

all of this wedding-bashing.

Wedding bashing?

The wedding still on, you two?

Wow.

That's ridiculous!

So is your timeline.

I don't suppose you would consider

knocking that price down for us

just a little bit, do you?

I really like your bakery,

and I could put a good word in

with the mayor.

He's getting married

in the spring.

You know the mayor? Yeah,

I got him on speed-dial.

We went to law school together,

and I helped him pass ethics.

I'll see what I can do.

Thank you.

Ethics?

Ethics, yeah.

I've got to say, I was

super impressed with you today.

Fighting to get a better price

on that cake.

Maybe change your

opinion about weddings?

No, I just couldn't bear

to see you steamrolled.

Yep, still you.

Tell me you got a cake?

Oh, no.

Victory!

You guys, thank you so much!

Oh, you two make a great team.

Like orange juice

and toothpaste.

Still you.

But see? Doesn't it

make you feel good,

seeing her that happy?

Yeah, totally.

Okay, that was so not heartfelt.

By the way,

good job playing backup today.

So you're saying

I'm like your nurse?

Oh, no, I would never say that.

Nurses are heroic

and devoted to their work.

And I'll be leaving now.

See you at the ceremony.

Not a moment sooner.

Works for me.

Hey!

Howdy.

How's it going, bud?

Hi.

So... what's his deal anyway?

Michael?

He's Jack's college roommate.

They go way back.

He's cute, huh?

Oh, well... Whatever.

I mean, he certainly thinks

very highly of himself.

Well, you've got good hair,

so he makes up for it.

Well, all I know is, you guys are

rock stars for getting that cake,

and I'm sorry I've been

so stressed this week.

Well, rule number one. Always keep

a stressed patient distracted.

So what do you think about a

round of golf in the morning?

You're on.

Welcome, all.

I just want to thank everyone

for joining us here

for this very happy occasion.

Now, everybody,

go find your bungalows,

because we've got four days of fun

and festivities to look forward to.

Cheers!

How was that?

Very well done.

Nice. I know!

It's happening!

You've

reached Dex. You know what to do.

Hey, Dex.

I was just calling

to let you know I got in okay,

and that I miss you.

Wish you were here.

You would really love

this place.

Okay. Bye.

Isn't this great?

Getting out, getting some

fresh air, some exercise,

getting your mind off of the...

The wedding?

Yeah.

Yeah, this is

a good stress reliever,

and I clearly needed it.

So... Jack's

been acting strangely.

How so?

Last night, I wanted

to go over the seating chart,

and he was absolutely nowhere

to be found.

I mean, I just...

I don't get it.

He's usually so reliable.

Do you think this is

a sign of things to come?

I'm sure

it's just a case of nerves.

Yeah...

Oh, speaking of nerves,

would you like

to write my wedding vows?

Hah! Your fifth-grade paper

on pilgrims is one thing,

your wedding vows,

that's something else.

But I did get an 'A'

on that paper.

Yeah, and ironically,

I turned mine in late.

Hey, you know what?

Let's go lose ourselves

in some waffles.

Yeah, uh...

Oh, darn.

Oh, that's my Aunt Karen

from the airport.

Her flight

keeps getting bumped. Oh, no.

You go ahead.

I'll meet you there.

Okay.

Beautiful place, Mr. Tilton.

Yes.

It puts the 'pretty'

in 'costs a pretty penny.'

Well, hopefully,

when it's all said and done,

it will be worthwhile.

You're here alone, aren't you?

Yes.

You don't bring a date

to a wedding

unless you're pretty serious.

Well, I met my wife

at a wedding.

You know, there are a lot of

very attractive bridesmaids.

Pass.

I'm very happy

being single right now.

Famous last words.

You turn a corner and bump

into a certain someone,

and all bets are off.

Fickle finger of fate.

I love the alliteration,

but... Not gonna happen.

Let me guess.

You took one on the chin

and you never recovered.

Failed romantic becomes a cynic.

I think you're forgetting

what I do for a living.

Every marriage begins

with the best of intentions.

I think this conversation's getting a

little heavy for the putting green.

Yeah. I think you're right.

Jack and Amber

are meant for each other,

so none of this applies to them.

I'll see you

at the buffet brunch?

Oh, yeah.

I've been starving

myself all morning.

Don't forget. We've got

a 2:00 tee time.

Wouldn't miss it.

What's up with the name tags?

Oh, it's a game

to help guests

get to know each other!

You get the name tag with

the name of a famous person

put on your back...

And then you get somebody

to help you guess who you are.

So, Tess, any clues who I am?

Oh, uh,

you dropped out of Harvard

and became one of the

richest men in the world.

Oh, I wish.

Then I could afford

this wedding.

Henry, you promised.

Tess, dear, make sure you

get something to eat.

Oh, and any hints?

Who am I?

Oh, you like to solve mysteries.

Think British.

It's elementary.

Sherlock Holmes?

Right you are.

Oh, perfect.

Now maybe I can solve

the mystery

of that missing boyfriend.

Abandoning

a pretty girl like you?

Oh, wow, I'd better hurry.

They're almost out of waffles.

Mildred?

Enjoying the perks?

Got about a day's worth of

calories on that plate.

Yep, um, I'm carb-loading.

I've got 18 holes of golf out

there with my name on them,

right after brunch.

Here, help me

figure out who I am. Hmm?

Oh, you're immature.

You enjoy winning

and giving orders.

Ah... Napoleon?

Oh, you're talking

about the game?

Come on,

tell me who I am. You're Peter Pan.

Ah. All right.

You are a woman,

you led an army,

and you're a martyr.

Joan of Arc.

Very fitting.

Old friend?

No, that's Dr. Hastings.

He's the head of the medical

board at Northwestern.

I have never met him,

but I certainly would like to.

Well, here's your big chance.

I just don't know

what I would say.

I mean, you could start

with something like 'hello.'

Yeah?

Okay, here he comes.

Here he comes.

No...

And there he goes.

I am getting paged.

What, by a patient?

No, by the bride.

Ah...

Hi.

I just talked to my Aunt Karen and

she's not going to be here on time...

Can you do help?

Can you do it?

Yeah.

Thanks.

Put down that bacon.

We've got a task.

Again?

Oh, no, no, no, no. No.

And you think

I am happy about this?

Amber's Aunt Karen was supposed to

do something big for the wedding,

and she missed her flight.

Yeah, but I have a tee time,

and I'm going golfing,

and you should be getting your

massage that you scheduled.

But the bride needs

her something-blue.

What is that?

'Something old, something new,

'something borrowed,

something blue?'

Right, but what

is the 'something?'

I don't know yet!

You know what?

You just go play golf, but just

answer me this before you go

since you know this city

like the back of your hand.

Is there, like, a really good

vintage accessories place?

What?

In English?

Like, an antique jewelry store.

Oh.

Um...

I might... Know a place.

Okay, great. Thank you.

Let's go.

We don't have time. You're going to starve!

I'm taking my bacon.

It's a perfect day for golf.

Oh, quit sulking.

Anyway, helping people

is its own reward,

and besides, as maid of honor

and best man, it is our...

Sacred duty. Yeah, yeah, yeah,

but Jack Nicklaus just designed

this golf course back there, so...

And look,

I loved him in Chinatown,

but can we please get this dog

and pony show on the road?

Okay, wait, what?

Where did that expression

come from? Do you know?

Well, obviously, the dog

needed a sophisticated touch,

so they added a pony.

No, no, no, the pony needed

to appeal to the masses,

so they added the dog.

Is everything an argument

with you?

Wow, you really are a lawyer.

Can we go, please?

Can you put down that...

I don't...

Hold it.

Ugh.

Okay, I'll hold it.

Yeah, thank you.

Oh, I hate to say it,

but this place looks perfect.

Let's head inside.

Look, I think I'm just

going to wait out here.

I don't want to go in, so...

It's a jewelry store,

not a haunted house.

Come on, help me

pick something out.

Ah, look!

Something blue.

All done. Let's go.

Um, a keychain?

Yep. I mean, look at that.

To unlock the secrets of each

other's hearts. It's poetic.

Okay, Amber is not going to pin a

keychain to her wedding dress.

How do you even know

about this place?

I... I just do.

Fine, be mysterious.

Oh, look at that!

Oh, yeah, that's perfect.

Can we go now?

Oh, you know what? No. Amber

was swarmed by dragonflies

when she was young.

She still has flashbacks.

Yes!

Mmm, that... Is perfect.

Really is.

What are you staring at?

Hmm?

Oh, nothing.

It's just

that it matches your eyes.

Oh, you know what?

I think it's a little...

I think it's a little flashy.

Yeah.

Mmm-hmm.

Listen, why do you even

ask for my opinion

if you're just going

to ignore it?

Oh, 'cause

when it comes to weddings,

you have everything backwards.

I ask for your opinion,

so then I can do the opposite.

That's ridiculous.

Okay, something blue...

Honestly!

That is exactly

what is wrong with weddings.

The traditions, the pitfalls.

They turn what is supposed

to be some great party

into one big buffet of stress.

You just don't get it, because

a big event like this for you,

all you have to do

are the three S's.

Ah, the three S's.

Yeah, shower,

shave, and show up.

That is not how I remember it.

But the bride

is under so much pressure.

She's got the planning,

the organizing, the budgeting,

and then also, like,

the juggling of family,

and old friends

from college, even exes,

all the while trying to

look gorgeous in a dress.

Wow. You have really put

some thought into this.

I'm just saying, most of the heavy

lifting falls on the bride's shoulders,

so cut Amber some slack.

Uh-huh.

Amber has been

in Chicago long enough.

She can handle it.

They don't call us the City of

Broad Shoulders for nothing.

Yeah, what does that even mean?

You know, it's the line in the

Carl Sandburg poem 'Chicago, '

and it means we work hard here,

and even if that work

isn't pretty,

and even if it hurts,

Chicago people push through.

We do what we have to do

to get things done.

What?

Oh, uh, just

actually sounded poetic.

Thank you.

Is something wrong with you?

And it's how I know that your

boyfriend is not from Chicago.

And how's that?

Because he doesn't

do the heavy lifting,

like flying here for a wedding.

That is really ugly.

Then it must be perfect.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Oh.

Again?

I've got to take this.

Yep. No problem.

Hi.

Who were

you talking to back there?

Oh, that was Michael.

Yeah, we're out shopping

for jewelry.

Who?

Michael. He's the best man.

Yeah, we're just helping

Amber out.

You know, the bride,

she needs her something...

Hey, Tessie, I need your help.

How soon do I need to take

that sea sickness medication

before yachting

to be absolutely positive?

Oh, just a couple of hours.

Got it. Thanks! Hey, look,

I've got to run, babe.

I'll call you later. Well, how...

Miss you. Bye.

Okay, bye.

Everything okay?

Boyfriend troubles?

Everything's fine.

Thank you for caring.

Oh, I have to pay for the...

I already took care of it.

It's for a noble cause.

You're welcome.

They're probably

around the twelfth hole by now.

Don't you feel some

deep sense of satisfaction,

playing such a role

in someone else's happiness?

No, I feel a deep void

where the golf would have gone.

Are we done?

Yes, thank goodness.

So you can go

join your friends.Yes.

And I finally get to relax, too.

Ah, now you're

starting to get it.

Tess!

Huh?

We're headed to the spa,

and you're coming.

Finally.

Tess?

I've been meaning

to talk to you.

Now, you know

about computers, right?

Sure. Why do you ask?

Well, it's the slideshow

for the rehearsal dinner.

Jack was supposed to help me,

but I can't find him anywhere,

and I'm in way over my head.

Tess, but you're

due at the spa right now.

I... I can help.

Oh!

Thank you, honey.

Bye, Michael!

Now, you'll have time

to get to it... Bye.

...before the barbecue

meet and greet.

Thank you, Tess.

You and Michael

have been such lifesavers.

So, what do you,

what do you think of him?

Oh, he's like a foggy X-ray.

I can't figure him out.

Hey, hon, I'm going

to head back to the kitchen,

and grab some more marshmallows

and stuff for the s'mores, okay?

We need 'em.

And there he goes again,

the amazing vanishing groom.

Stop worrying.

There's mountains

of marshmallows.

He just keeps making excuses

so that he can disappear.

He was AWOL for hours today.

He was probably

with his groomsmen.

No, no!

The groomsmen were at the gym.

Not Jack.

Oh, God, Tess, what if I'm

making a huge mistake?

What do you mean?

Well, I love Jack,

but we are very

different people sometimes.

I am a morning person.

He's a night owl.

Jack loves the beach.

I hide from the sun.

I mean, I love to dance.

I think Jack would rather be

tortured than dance.

Okay, Amber,

do you remember the first day of

college when your keys went missing,

and you thought for sure

your roommate had stolen them,

and the whole time,

they were in your nightstand,

and everything was fine?

Yeah.

You are a worrier.

It's just what you do.

I know.

And you know

the best thing for cold feet?

No.

Circulation!

Oh. So go get that

party started.

Please, go move

those feet.Okay.

Doctor's orders.

I'm going.

Uh-oh.

What kind of a greeting is that?

Well, you know,

every time I see you,

we get dragged

into some kind of a task.

That's actually true.

How was the rest of your day?

It was great actually, yeah.

Finally got

that round of golf in.

And I'm really sorry you got

roped into that presentation.

I tried to help you.

And thank you for trying,

but what choice did I have?

I mean, no one was

lifting a finger,

and Mrs. Tilton

gave me the photo album,

and there was a scanner

in the business center.

Well... At least you get

to enjoy all of this.

Looks like it's going

to be a beautiful night.

This sunset, the fire coming,

and your laptop.

Wow! Okay.

For such an organized person, I did not

expect to see such a cluttered desktop.

That's impressive.

'Innovations

in Bone Density Scanners'?

'Advances

in Podiatry Treatments'?

I like to be cutting-edge.

I have, like, 50 medical papers

to read, in my fun-time.

Promise not to invite me

to your fun-time.

Oh, I promise.

A hundred seconds of solitude?

Hmm?

What? Oh.

Yeah, of course.

What was I thinking?

Had to check on the florist.

No stone unturned.

Hey, Tess?

Can I make an observation?

In the 48 hours

that I've known you,

you pass up a golf game,

you've eaten only

when forced to,

and you missed a spa day so that you

could work on a slideshow presentation.

And your point?

My point is, all these guests

here, they're having a blast.

When are you going to join in?

Well, it just seems like

people keep needing my help.

That's because you let them.

Ever heard the phrase,

'Doctor, heal thyself'?

Look, there is a silver lining

to me being busy this weekend,

and that is that

it takes the focus off of me.

I swear, if Bernadette asks me

where my 'missing boyfriend' is

one more time,

I am going to snap.

And where is your

missing boyfriend?

Ha. Very funny.

Thank you.

I just have to survive

yoga with her tomorrow,

and then I can have some peace.

Oh, carb-loading again?

Last two skewers on the barbie,

and one's got your name on it.

Don't confuse me by being nice.

Fine, I'll eat 'em.

No, I'll...

What? What is it?

It's Dr. Hastings again.

Oh, yeah, the

guy from the brunch.

What is his deal, anyway?

I'm up for this fellowship

at Northwestern,

and he is

on the selection committee.

Ah, so... Go say hi.

Hmm? No, no, no.

Well, he's having dessert,

you know, so... Uh-huh.

Okay, so, if you get

the fellowship,

does that mean

you're moving to Chicago?

Oh, um, I don't know.

It's complicated.

Ah, the boyfriend

doesn't like Chicago.

Oh, you just think you have

everyone's number, don't you?

Yeah. I can't help it.

After years and years

of patterns,

they just start to form.

Like, for example...

See those two right there?

Yeah?

He just met Jack's cousin

and she really likes him,

but she doesn't know

how he feels about her.

Well, how does

he feel about her?

Well... I know it looks like he's wondering

if his kebabs are overcooked, right?

But... He likes her.

He likes her a lot.

Wow!

Yeah.

Good work. I'm impressed.

Thanks.

Yeah, you know, in my line,

you get so you can just glance

and understand

people's love lives.

All right. All right.

You're using

your professional skills.

I'm going to use mine.

The patient's acute cynicism

suggests a build-up

of antibodies to weddings,

perhaps from a prior trauma?

Oh, wait, let me guess,

commitment-phobic?

No. I mean, yes...

Okay, a couple,

two or three years ago,

I was engaged... Emily...

And I just went with the flow,

sunk a ton of money into a

big wedding that she wanted.

You know, the whole hoopla,

the string quartet,

and the... Doves.

You?

Did not see that one coming.

Yeah, I was all in,

everything

but the break-dancing bears.

Oh.

Then, three months

before our wedding,

she met somebody else,

and at a wedding, ironically.

Ouch.

Yeah, and then, you know,

the jewelry store today...

No! Don't tell me.

That's not

where you got the ring!

And where I returned it.

Oh, Michael...

Wow.

I'm really sorry.

It's in the past.

Yeah.

Right?

Yeah! Hey.

To Jack and Amber.

The last two skewers.

You know, I actually studied

to practice environmental law.

So, why divorce law?

I don't know,

I just kind of fell into it.

I took a couple cases

at the beginning,

and turned out

I was really good at it.

You know, we both work

in fields that involve pain.

My specialty is making it

quick and painless,

but I'd like

to switch fields some day.

So why don't you

put out some feelers

to law firms you actually

want to work with?

You know, you could...

Tess, stop.

I am the one person

that doesn't need your help.

I'm fine.

Well, this is me.

I'll see you tomorrow,

and thanks for dinner.

It was...

Interesting?

Exactly.

Good night.

And good luck

with bridesmaids' yoga.

Be strong.

And we greet the morning

as we complete

our sun salutations,

moving into Warrior I,

welcoming peace.

Tess? Tess!

Are you sure

I did the seating plan okay?

Yes!

There's not too many strangers

sitting together at each table?

No. No, you're good.

I checked.

And reaching for the earth,

embracing a calming inner light.

So this missing

boyfriend of yours,

what's his deal anyway?

Focus, please.

And back to center,

placing the elbow

on the knee and twist.

And how long have you

been going out for?

Almost two years.

And he still didn't

come with you?

I'll tell you why he isn't here.

He's afraid he's going to have

to put a ring on that finger.

It is not that at all!

Ladies!

Shh!

You have to turn

the screws, honey.

That's how I got

Henry to propose.

Hey, Tess!

Michael?

What?

What are you doing?

Come with me

if you want to live.

Namaste.

That does not seem relaxing.

Most tense yoga session ever,

actually.

The Dalai Lama

would not have approved.

Why do girls talk like that

when they're working out?

Guys just work out

when they're working out.

Anyway, forget about

all that and hurry,

or we're going to be

late for our tee time.

What?

I'm not playing golf.

Sure you are... With them.

What?

Yeah, I ran into them

this morning at the Pro Shop,

and since they were

looking for a foursome,

and you wanted

to meet Dr. Hastings...

What are you doing?

I'm helping you help yourself.

I've got to go change!

Okay.

I'll get the cart.

You're gonna like

this course. The greens are nice...

Dr. Hastings?

Dr. Harper.

When they were kids,

Tess here used to perform surgery

on Amber's broken dolls.

And from what I hear, Tess's golf game

is as good as her bedside manner.

Dr. Hastings,

in full disclosure,

I'm a finalist for the

fellowship at Northwestern.

Perfect. We can enjoy

our golf game

and talk about anything

besides work.

Bedside manner?

I should have said bedside manner

first, then golf game after.

I don't know if bedside manner

needed to be included at all.

I know.

So for my money,

the best steak in Chicago,

Benny's Chop House, hands down.

Oh, I'll be sure

to check it out.

Ah!

The bride has a question.

I'm sure it can wait.

Devoted to golf.

I respect that.

Yeah, except I think this wedding

is making me lose my mind.

Oh!

Terrific.

Well...

Wedding planner, says I

still owe her five grand.

No matter.

Yes, dear?

Fine. I'm sure if they don't

have posies, then mums are fine.

How much extra?

Uh-uh. No. Fine.

Yep.

You know, I thought this wedding

would be a simple get-together,

but now there's harpists,

there's a cheese sommelier,

there's more food

than an army needs.

There's a charging station

by the sangria bar.

I mean, this isn't a wedding,

it's a, it's a...

It's a runaway train.

Mr. Tilton!

Henry?

Oh, oh, oh, okay.

Michael, will you get the cart

and some water, please?

Yep, on it.

Take some deep breaths, okay?

Do you feel dizzy or cold?

No.

Okay, just breathe.

I'm okay now.

Yeah, I think it was

just a mild panic attack

and maybe a little dehydration.

You know, I'd really, really

like to get you out of the sun

and rehydrated. Thank you.

And up to the clubhouse.

Do you think

you can get up okay?

That sounds

like a good idea.Yeah.

Listen, all of you,

you play on, okay?

Sorry, sir,

not a chance, no, no.

I need to re-check

your vitals inside.

Here. Here, actually,

I'll take this for you.

I think we've had enough

excitement for one day, yeah?

Just breathe.

Thank you.

Good work out there. Good bedside manner.

Thanks for the assist.

Look out, watch your head.

Okay. Ready?

We're good?

You're clear, yeah.

Go ahead.Okay.

Not on the green!

You guys are going

to love the dance lessons.

Oh, are we?

Uh, just...

Yep.

You were pretty great out there,

and I think Dr. Hastings

took notice.

That was a nasty

trick you played,

surprising me with golf,

and a nice one.

Uh, Jack?

Honey, let's start.

Ooh, yeah, actually, I'm going

to have to sit this one out.

What? Why?

Hmm? Oh, I...

I did something to my

hamstring playing golf today.

Oh, you know, dancing might help

stretch that hamstring out.

You sure?

It's, like, it's really sore.

Okay, yeah. You should probably

ice it and keep it inclined.

Thanks, Doc.

I better get some ice, honey.

You know, doctor's orders, so...

I'm sorry. It seems super fun.

But he...

He's the one who needs

the dance lesson.

He's got two left feet!

And I want to look good

for our wedding dance.

This is really important to me!

It...

Maybe you're right about

weddings making people crazy.

Huh, you're beginning

to see the light.

Partner up, people.

We've got lots to learn,

and only an hour.

Uh, partner up.

Seems like we're being

tasked again.

Come.

Positions.

And...

Well, I should warn you,

I am a little rusty.

Whoo. And you're really good.

Fringe benefit of

my near-miss wedding.

My fiancee forced me

to get lessons

for a ridiculous wedding dance

that never actually happened.

Oh, don't blame it

on the wedding dance.

Why not?

Because the wedding dance is,

it's beautiful. It's romantic.

It's the first steps

a new couple takes together,

under the lights

and with the music.

Wow, you are a hopeless

romantic, aren't you?

Emphasis on the 'hopeless.'

Whoa!

Ooh!

Good.

You've got some moves.

Well, the ER

is a bit of a dance,

you know, evading gurneys,

dodging bedpans...

Yeah, I got it.

Yep, yep.Okay. Oh, no.

What?

Aunt Millie's all alone.

As sorry

as I feel for Aunt Millie,

you and I are here,

on the dance floor.

Yeah, but that's the whole

thing about a wedding, right,

is everybody gets

to join in the fun.

It's okay.

Fine.

Oh...

Oh, you know what?

I have to take this.

I'll be right back, okay?

Dex!

Hi!

Are you ready for your trip?

All systems go.

Don't forget

your Dramamine. Done.

And how's it going with you?

Uh, actually, surprisingly fun.

What's all that noise?

Oh, it's music.

Just a little dancing going on.

See everything you're missing?

Hey, hold on a sec. I've got to

get rid of another call here.

Hello?

Hello... Dex?

Hello?

Ugh.

Quick, quick, slow, slow.

Move faster with that one.

Slow. Quick, quick,

slow, slow.

Yes...

Slow, slow.

Quick, quick, slow.

There is nothing

like Chicago pizza.

Well, you won't be without it

much longer, right?

Mmm? Yeah.

Let me guess.

Dex hasn't agreed to Chicago

if you get the fellowship?

Okay, it's fine. You don't

want to talk about it.

I won't twist your arm. I've

got enough on my mind already.

Is that... No.

Wha...

Jack!

Hey, hon.

What are you doing,

creeping around?

What? Uh, I was just

getting some ice

for my hamstring.

Yeah, I don't want

to limp down the aisle.

That wouldn't be good.

Uh, but you guys have fun, okay?

Better go before the ice

machine closes, though, so,

I'll see you guys in a bit.

What is he up to?

Sneaking around,

ducking out on duties.

Amber...

'Boyfriend Jack' is wonderful,

but what if there is a 'Married

Jack' that I don't know yet,

who keeps secrets,

and doesn't care about the

things that are important to me?

Oh, Amber, where do I start?

Tess, am I getting cold feet?

You should really talk to Jack

about these worries.

Communication

is the best medicine.

I know, I know,

but I'm afraid to.

It's the wedding week.

I don't want

to have a big showdown.

I just wish that he would

make an extra effort

once in a while.

And, Tess,

you deserve that, too.

Don't give me that look.

You don't think you deserve

the same thing from Dex?

Look, we are talking

about you right now.

Yeah, well, don't worry.

Cold feet aren't contagious.

Well, don't you worry.

You are going to have

the fairytale wedding

you have dreamed of

since we were kids.

I promise.

That was very sweet of you

back there,

asking Aunt Millie to dance.

Hey, she's got

a fantastic foxtrot.

I may have misjudged

you a little.

Yeah? I think it's possible

that I might've misjudged you

just a tiny bit, too.

Hmm.

So listen,

tomorrow's a pretty big day.

We have the rehearsal,

you have your slide show,

but I was thinking...

Oh, you are not suggesting

we play hooky

on our wedding duties.

No, we still help

with the wedding,

but then we also take

some time for some R&R,

some fun!

Yeah? Best of both worlds.

What do you think?

Deal?

Deal.

Yeah.

And good night to you, too.

Okay.

What a great way

to start the day.

You mind if we stop,

just for a minute?

Oh!

I thought for sure

you'd be able to keep up.

Well, A, I did keep up, and B, it's

three times around the golf course.

It's a lot of running.

But you're a lawyer.

I thought you'd be

especially long-winded.

Ha, that's very funny.

Can we just take a little break?

Break? This is... I'm supposed

to be having fun today.

Yes, fun, but not at my expense.

All right, well, let's see,

we still have time before

the wedding rehearsal,

so we could schedule... Schedule?

No way. You can't schedule fun.

Hey, guys.

The bakery's van just pulled up.

Could I possibly draft

you to take a look?

Sure, yeah. Piece of cake.

Oh, thank you!

Very funny.

Thank you.

Exactly as the bride requested.

Belgian cocoa, French cream,

the finest Japanese marzipan,

and I crafted the cake topper also, as

requested, in pure Madagascar sugar,

infused with orange blossoms

and vanilla.

Wow. Nice work.

We aim to please.

On time, and on budget,

and the mayor's going to

hear about this, right?

Yes, of course.

I'm a man of my word.

Thank you so, so much.

It's perfect. The bride

is going to be so happy.

Okay, we need to get this cake

into that refrigerator.

Yep.

Yep, and just, just...

Ooh, be so, so, so, so careful.

It is a masterpiece.

Yes...

Watch the corner!

Oh!

Come on!

Okay, okay... Oh, no, the

sugar groom's arm fell off!

Uh-oh.

This is very bad.

It's very bad.

Very bad. Maybe Amber, she

might not even notice that.

Are you kidding?

Amber would notice

a flower petal out of place

on a centerpiece 100 feet away.

She sees bad omens

in every mistake!

What are we going to do?

We can sub in a plastic one.

Plastic?

No, no,

plastic's not going to work.

So what do you suggest?

What can we do?

Nurse, a little

more light, please.

Oh, yeah, gladly.

And thanks for bumping me

up to nurse.

Okay, frosting?

Frosting, check.

Okay.

Now...

Nope... Yes!

Ooh.

The ulna and the radius are

going to make a full recovery.

Wow.

I'd say you've got a pretty

steady hand in a crisis.

I knew that surgical residency

would pay off one day.

Well, now that

the crisis is averted,

I think it's time for some of

that fun that you promised.

What did you have in mind?

I was thinking

maybe a little golf,

not for networking,

just for fun.

Nice.

Seriously?

Nice!

Why are you so quiet?

Off my game a little bit,

but I'm gracious in defeat,

or pretending to be.

We still have a little time

before the rehearsal,

and a golf cart at our disposal.

What say we explore

the resort a little bit?

Explore?

Yeah, there's probably some

great picnic areas around here.

You know what, I really should

check on a few patients.

What, you're not on call

this week, are you?

And they're in good hands?

So they'll be fine.

And you remember

our deal, right?

Fun when our work is done?

You know what,

you're right. I'm what?

Does this thing have a stereo?

Hope so.

All right.

Let's rock and roll!

I wonder where Tess is.

She's not answering

any of my calls.

What do you need her for,

dear? Maybe I can help.

No, I just wanted to check in.

Amber?

Dad? What is it?

You arranged the orders

for the rehearsal dinner?

No, Jack did. Why?

Well, there's been

some confusion.

The caterers are here now,

and apparently,

the vegan dinners are chicken.

What?

Jack was supposed

to handle this!

Maybe you can give him a call.

I have been trying to text him

for over an hour!

There's no answer.

Bernadette, have you seen Jack?

I saw him with the other groomsmen

back at the Commodore Club.

I'm sure he'll be back soon.

Unbelievable!

Amber, Amber, big breaths.

In...

And out...

Enjoying some of

the wedding perks?

Think I'm starting

to get the hang of it.

What do you think that cloud

looks like right there?

Oh, obviously, it's a kidney.

No, obviously, it's a gavel.

Everyone sees the world

through their own filter.

To cows, all they see is grass.

That's true.

To the cows, then.

To the cows.

Michael, I just want

to say thank you.

For what?

For reminding me to enjoy

myself while I'm here.

You're welcome.

Thank you, too.

For what?

Well, I've spent the last three

years splitting people apart.

It's nice to actually

play a small role

in bringing people together.

So thanks for roping me in.

That cloud now

looks like a bunny.

Oh, ooh, and

that one looks like a heart. A heart!

Oops, sorry.

My fault!

That is totally my fault.

It is your fault.

You know what? We should probably

get to this rehearsal dinner.

I told Mrs. Tilton I would

set up the slideshow, and...

Oh, my gosh, my phone is dead.

My phone never dies!

Hold on.

What time do you have?

What time?

5:20. We kind of

lost track of time.

Yeah, we're late!

We're running late!

We've got to go! Yes, we've

got to go, right now.

Oh, no.

Oh, no, no, no.

Amber?

Huh? Forget? No!

No, I'm coming down the hall

right now!

Yep!

Oh, I know.

I am so, so sorry

that I missed the rehearsal,

but, no, I'm here.

Yep, here I come.

Hi.

Oh! Oh, shoot.

Okay...

Hi!

Where have you been?

I am so sorry.

I lost track of time.

This rehearsal dinner,

I mean, it's a disaster.

Just take a deep breath.

Okay. That's right.

That's good.

And relax.

Now, go sit down.

I'm going

to get this fancy video out,

going to entertain everybody.

Jack's responsibility

was the presentation!

I can explain, but later.

You go sit down, okay?

Jack, why did you pass

the presentation on to Tess?

Honey, relax, okay?

She's got it,

and you've got dessert coming.

It's going to be great.

Um...

I'd like to welcome you all

here, and, uh,

before we have dessert,

I'd just like to say how grateful

I am that we are all here

to celebrate the happy couple,

Amber and Jack.

And I have a very

special treat for you,

courtesy of the wonderful

technical assistance

of our multi-talented

maid of honor, Tess,

some beautiful moments

and tender memories

from the happy couple's lives,

for your viewing pleasure.

Uh...

Um...

Tess?

Just one second!

Just a small technical glitch.

Just a moment.

Hurry. Come on.

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What happened? Oh, my gosh.

That's...

That is disgusting.

Oh. Oh...

I clicked, I don't know!

I'm trying to...

There, does it work?

I think it worked.

Yeah.

Amber...

Just...

Amber!

It's not so bad, right?

It's so bad.

Somebody didn't notice.

That was so bad.

Everyone noticed.

Amber, I am so sorry.

This whole fiasco

is all my fault.

I should've planned more

for my presentation.

No, the presentation

was Jack's responsibility,

and the catering,

and he failed at them both.

Hey... So

Tess did need help!

I... Was busy.

Doing what? Hanging out

with your groomsmen?

No...

I mean, technically, yes, but...

Look, Amber, I think

you've got this all wrong.

Jack has a really good

reason for being away.

Why does everybody keep

making excuses for him?

Amber! Amber!

Hoo!

Weddings, they really

bring out the best in people.

This is not good.

The bride has melted down.

She's been upset with me

all week.

Maybe I should just

tell her the truth?

That is not a good idea.

Okay, but should I be

taking advice

from a divorce attorney?

Funny. Jack, I'm your best

man, and I'm your best friend.

It's my advice.

Honey, I am so sorry,

but this will all be over

tomorrow, in a good way!

I just don't think I can go

through with this wedding.

Oh, Amber, it'll be okay.

Just go inside. Relax.

I will check in

on you later, okay?

Thanks, Tess.

I took my eye off the ball.

It's not so bad. It could

have been a lot worse.

Yeah, yeah. I could have clicked

on the nose job presentation.

And in my efforts

to try and help everyone,

I ended up ruining everything.

I let down my friend,

and you want to know

the icing on the cake?

I sabotaged any chance,

any chance at that fellowship.

Just a sec,

the fellowship? Yeah!

I didn't exactly wow

Dr. Hastings

with my organizational skills.

Tess, I think

this is all in your head.

This has nothing to do

with your qualifications.

And you want to know

the worst of it?

I botched the wedding.

Okay, look, it is wonderful

how much you take care

of everybody else,

but I think...

Thank you.

And really, the silver

lining in all of this

is that you have just proven

yourself to be a really great guy,

and I...

Dex?

Surprise!

Let me guess.

The missing boyfriend?

Uh, yeah, he's not

supposed to be here.

I think that's probably

my cue to go.

No, no, no. No.

Stay, meet him.

No, you guys have a good night.

Hey, beautiful.

Hi!

What a surprise!

Hey.

Yeah. Didn't expect this.

It's good to see you.

Yeah.

I don't understand. I

didn't think you were coming.

I know, but then I realized

how important this was to you,

and I wanted to surprise you.

Well, mission accomplished.

Tess, I've been thinking a lot

about the last couple weeks,

the fellowship at Northwestern,

everything, really,

and I started to see that I've

been handling this all wrong.

How so?

I know how hard you've worked

for this fellowship,

and even getting this far

is an accomplishment,

and it wasn't fair of me

to not support you in that.

Especially since I didn't come

to the table

with a strong counter-offer.

A counter-offer?

I have a solution for this

whole Chicago-Boston thing.

What if I proposed?

Proposed?

Well, proposed to propose?

What if I finally pulled

the trigger on this?

Um...

Dex, are you trying to keep me

from taking the fellowship

by asking me to marry you?

No!

No, I...

Not exactly.

Because I didn't get it.

Great!

Great?

No... I...

Oh. Dex, look, I have

a counter-proposal for you...

That we just be friends.

But we're such a great team.

Teams support each other,

but with us,

it's always me supporting you,

helping you re-do your office, or helping

you get that all-important promotion,

or just supporting you

in work in general.

Tess...

Dex,

you are not the bad guy here.

I chose this,

and I can choose something new.

Is that what you truly want?

It is.

Okay.

Hi.

Finally got in a round of golf.

Yeah, just hitting

a couple balls.

Michael, I really need to ask

your help for something.

Can you please tell me where the

groom has been hiding himself?

I don't know, Tess.

I've been sworn to secrecy.

See, Amber's actually thinking of

not going through with the wedding,

and she can't find

the groom, yet again.

This will be the last favor

I do for the bride.

Then I'm done.

I did find out

where your missing groom

has been spending his time.

You did?

The Shangri-La room

up in the clubhouse.

Oh, thank goodness!

Tess, can you go

talk to him for me?

Just find out

what's been going on,

straighten this all out?

The rest is up to you.

You have to go

talk to him yourself.

But you're my best friend.

Exactly,

and it's time for you

to stand on your own two feet.

Wait, where are you going?

I am treating myself

to a spa day.

Maddy?

Hi, stranger.

How's it going, Tess?

Let me guess.

Putting out fires for the bride?

Actually, you couldn't be

farther from the truth.

I am in a robe,

headed to the spa for a visit.

Robe?

Spa?

I must've called

the wrong number.

This is Tess Harper, right?

I think so.

Oh, Maddy,

it's all just been so crazy.

Dex showed up.

Maddy, it's over.

I did what I should have done

a long time ago.

Really?

Are you okay?

Actually... Yes.

Then congratulations.

I've got to run. Doc Williams

needs me on an appendectomy.

Thank you, Maddy.

Bye for now.

Bye.

Your shoulders are like granite.

You're carrying the weight

of the world all yourself.

I think maybe

I've been trying to.

But the world keeps spinning,

with or without

my problem-solving skills.

Turn around, please.

So, which do you want?

The hot stone treatment, Shiatsu,

or maybe a relaxation wrap?

All of the above.

Jack!

What's going on?

Amber, um...

Okay, I...

I don't know what the heck

is going on here, but...

It's a dance lesson,

the last of 10,

and time's a-wasting.

A dance lesson? Can you

just give us a second?

This is what I've been doing.

Bernadette was standing in for you to

help me, to prep for the wedding dance.

You know

what a terrible dancer I am.

I just...

I wanted to surprise you.

I am surprised.

Oh!

Ooh!

That's the tango.

Nice!

I'm still working on it.

Great minds think alike.

Excuse me?

An old trick I learned working

the ER out of med school,

grab rest when you can.

Wise words.

That's quite a presentation

you made yesterday.

Oh. Don't remind me.

It was an honor to meet you,

Dr. Hastings,

and I really do hope

that our paths will cross

sometime in the distant future.

Why do you say that? Are you

withdrawing from the fellowship?

Oh, no. No, no, no.

I just... I just assumed,

after yesterday,

and that, um...

Anyway, it was,

it was an honor to meet you.

Just tell me,

for future reference,

should I call you Tess,

or Dr. Harper?

Huh? Well, I meant what I

said back at our golf game.

What happens at this wedding

has no bearing

on the committee's decision,

good or bad.

Oh, and, um,

your office will be down

the hall from mine.

Uh...

I'm sorry.

I don't understand.

I don't think I'm...

The board voted

yesterday to accept you,

but the decision

was only made public today.

I'm sorry I couldn't

tell you any earlier,

but when I saw you in

action on the golf course,

I knew we made

the right decision.

Yes!

Oh, um, sorry. Oh, sorry.

And what are you smiling about?

I got the fellowship!

Oh, Tessie! That's great!

Does this mean you're

going to stay in Chicago?

Yeah!

Yay!

Yeah, Dex and I are through.

Yeah, it just,

it wasn't a match.

No.

How are you doing?

Good.

You know, everything's fixed.

And you fixed it. See, you

stood up for yourself.

You didn't need my help.

No, just a push.

So, now that you're

going to be in town,

maybe there's a better

match for you here?

What are you getting at?

No one knows you

like I do, Tess,

and from the first moment

that Jack introduced me

to Michael, I just,

I knew that the two

of you would hit it off.

And then when Dex bailed on you,

it just, you know,

that was the final straw.

Final straw for what?

Well, you gave me a push.

More like a shove.

Yeah.

Well, I gave you one, too.

What are you talking about?

Well,

I thought I'd indulge

in a little fiction

to try and get you to spend

some time with Michael.

Wait, so...

So what, this whole Bridezilla

thing, it was all an act?

Well, no, unfortunately,

that part, that part was real,

but the part where Michael

picked you up at the airport,

and the rest...

I just remembered, the

rental car is in Dex's name.

Oh, don't worry. I'll arrange

someone to pick you up.

Oh, no, you don't have

to do that, truly.

Michael?

Yeah? All set.

Oh, Jack thanks you

and I thank you.

Do you mind picking up my

friend Tess from the airport?

Sure.

Anything to get out of Wedding

Central for a minute.

Great. I'll text you the info.

Okay.

Amber? Hello? Are you there?

I lost you.

Yup. Still here.

Think my WiFi is on the fritz.

And technically,

I don't have an Aunt Karen

bringing me something blue.

Sending you two

on that scavenger hunt,

that was just a ruse to try and

get you to spend time together.

Why, you sneaky...

Hey.

I know my best friend,

and you do like a challenge,

and Michael likes a woman

who can think for herself.

I can't believe

you would do that to me.

No, not 'to' you,

Tess. 'For' you.

I mean, there's no way

I was going to let you choose

Dex over the fellowship.

He never treated

you as a priority,

and everybody knew

that except for you.

Well, things didn't exactly

work out with Michael.

But thank you

for being worried about me.

Now, I'm sorry,

I think we have

a wedding to get to.

Oh.

Oh, yeah, it's...

Do you like my dress?

Oh, yeah, you're ready.

Let's go.

Okay.

No, you're good.

I know you're

allergic to weddings.

You'll let me know

if you start feeling faint?

And you let me know

if you feel any compulsion

to fix any

of the floral arrangements.

Actually, your boutonniere

is a little off.

Let me just...

Last thing I'll fix, I promise.

Here goes.

Be strong,

and if you start seeing stars,

it's just people throwing rice.

Wow, you look like a man

headed to the gallows.

Any last words?

We made a good team.

We did.

Friends and family,

we are gathered here today

to witness and to celebrate

the union of Amber and Jack

in marriage.

I believe they've

written their own vows.

Amber,

I vow to always love you

and to make you happy,

in championship seasons

and in slumps,

on sunny days,

and really cold ones when I

have to use a snowblower.

I will always be there for you.

Jack,

a friend showed me this week

what true caring means...

To help someone

when they need it,

and to let them

help themselves, too.

I vow to love you

and support you in every way.

May we have the rings, please?

Then, by the authority granted

by the state of Illinois,

I now pronounce you

husband and wife.

You may kiss the bride.

Finally.

Welcome to the family.

No more bills.

Are you... Tearing up?

Me? No, no.

I think it's the, um...

I think it's the flowers

or something.

I don't think it's the flowers.

Maybe somebody has a cat.

Definitely no cats

at this wedding.

Do you need a Kleenex?

I'm okay.

Okay.

I'm so happy.

Okay, right.

It's got a nice ring to it.

Hello, everybody.

My name is Tess.

I am the maid of honor.

I am also the one responsible

for that slide show yesterday.

You're welcome.

Amber and I have been best

friends since kindergarten,

and I just have to say

what a great friend

she has been.

She absolutely deserves

this amazing wedding.

See? Weddings are about

traditions and customs,

some of which may seem crazy,

some wonderful,

but weddings

are also about having fun.

And I just want

to thank a special someone

for helping me realize

we can enjoy both.

And now,

it's time for a wedding dance.

It's not bad.

I'd say so.

Where's Dex?

Headed back to Boston.

I'm sure the two of you

will be very happy together.

Oh, I'm sure

we'll be very happy,

just not together,

that's for sure.

What?

The thing is,

I got that fellowship I wanted.

Yeah.

Wow!

Congratulations! That's...

So, Chicago, huh?

That's...

Yeah.

See, the way I see it...

Chicago has a lot of potential

in a whole lot of ways.

Don't worry.

I know you're not a big fan

of the wedding dance.

Yeah, that was before.

Before what?

Before you.

What was that thing that you

said about the wedding dance?

It's the first steps two people

take in their life together,

to music.

Exactly.

So... May I have this dance?

This has been

my favorite wedding,

so far.

Mine too.

I think they're, uh...

You're such a matchmaker.

That's the only reason you

had this wedding, isn't it?

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