Tell Me I Love You (2020) - full transcript

♪ It's just a sunny day

I was just
a girl from music school.

Kind of a dork
like everyone else.

At school I met Mel and Ben.

We became best
friends, band mates,

a songwriting trio, my tribe.

Now we live together
and make music together

in a cool house in Malibu.

Mel's uncle loaned it
to us for the summer.

I really love it here.

We were living the dream.



But wait, I'm getting
ahead of myself.

Now, it's time to jam.

Yeah.

That might be the single.

That was orgasmic.

Yeah, I think
it sounded great.

Let me just work on some lines.

We all got day jobs.

Ben worked for Mr. Martin,
our weird neighbor,

doing sound design.

Melanie was producing
at a rock label

and I was, well, waitressing
and auditioning, of course.

And now that I was
living in L.A.,

there were endless
weddings, baby showers,



and family get togethers.

Okay, mama, goodbye.

Excited for
the big family weekend?

Hell, no.

Well they love
you and so do we.

Love you.

Oh, it's Barry.

Hi, Barry.

Yes, I know.

I didn't forget two triple red-eye
lattes, bagels and Advil.

I'm on my way, bye.

Hey ya.

Hi.

What?

The label loved our demo.

Yes.

They want five more
songs, but full mixes

is not garage band demos.

How are we ever
gonna afford this?

Uh, would Barry
let us mix at night?

Doubt it.

What are we talking'?

Like 10, 20?

No, try 30, 40 thousand.

This label is amazing.

Hey, hey, we'll
get another shot.

Uh, do you mind
feeding Max tonight.

I might be late.

Uh, work or hot date?

Maybe both?

Oh, another lead
guitarist kinda dude?

No, maybe the bass player
for the Silicon Beaches.

Vanessa Lee?

Oh dude, she's smokin' hot.

What I say I only
date guys under 30

or female rockers on
Twitter, no strings.

Yeah, flawless
plan, I must say.

Hey, Ben.

When my uncle sells this
house, free rent's over.

We have to make this demo.

We have to find the money.

Mel
worked as a studio engineer

for one of the best
rock labels in Hollywood

but her boss gave a whole
new meaning to the word jerk.

All right, I'm
gonna take five.

Good luck.

Hey, Barry, I was
wondering if I could talk

to you about something.

Find me the next
Blockheads yet?

You got good ears, kid.

That's what I pay you for.

But actually that's
not what I wanted

to talk to you about.

I was wondering if maybe
we could use your studio

just for a few nights.

What, you mixing,
in my studio?

Mel, I got news for you.

We got eight bands with
new albums I gotta finish.

We'll talk about you in the
studio when things slow down.

Next summer maybe.

Call me Saturday by nine
Am with notes on this

and take those morons
out on the town,

limos, bottle service, whatever.

Just make sure they
bring us the next album.

Yeah, sure.

Sorry, oops.

Excuse me.

Sorry.

Ready to impress, darling?

Yeah I thought they
wanted a soprano.

There's like 50 guys here.

Do they ever know
what they want?

♪ Do they baby

♪ Do they baby

You got this.

Alejandra Martin?

Soprano?

I see here you went to Julliard.

Impressive, but what's
your instrument?

Violin, mostly, and voice.

Violin handy.

Tina, queue up the spot.

♪ Shiny and clean

♪ That's what it means

♪ Washing those jeans

♪ Till they're shiny

♪ And clean

I think
its kind of breathy.

Nice job, we'll let you know.

Another audition bombed.

Thank god I had my friend
Steven to help cheer me up.

He was always bailing me out.

And Ben worked for our neighbor
at a video gaming company.

He was a little odd, too.

Oh like you just rolled
out of bed, big guy.

Not exactly.

Dude, its all over your face.

You and the roommates
going at it 24/7.

Rob, seriously,
its not like that.

Take it from a married guy.

Don't ever get hitched.

Keep on doing the dream team.

Boom!

Soldier, 0900 and 58
seconds you are late.

Sir, I uh.

At ease, son.

So how's the booby trap
sound effects going?

We need big boobies
and I mean big.

Yeah be done today.

Atta boy.

Say, Ben.

How does it all work
with you and those girls?

Work?

Yeah you know like, I mean.

Any jealousy, are
there any rules?

Uh rules?

Yeah.

I get it.

Mums the word, right?

Mums the word.

Sir, I need to
get back to this.

Oh you keep up the
good work, all right?

And you say hello to
those gals from me.

While
I was dealing with my life

I had forgotten
something very important.

Oh how was your
date with Vanessa?

She play your drums?

She wanted to do
something romantic,

you know like dinner.

Yuck.

So I went out with Nick
the label rep instead.

Oh and?

He's turning 31.

Who knew?

I had to end it.

Ally would kill you if
she saw you doing that.

So Julie's baby's
party is at two.

You're gonna come right?

Uh yeah sure.

Today's the day isn't it?

Yeah.

One year later, one
shitty drunk driver.

Well, I'll stay
home, we'll hang.

No, no I'm okay.

Really.

Come to Julies maybe?

Its probably better
if your around people.

Hey Mel, if you become
a big time music producer

you wouldn't leave
us, would you?

Benjamin, no
matter what happens

we'll always be together,
you, me, and Ally.

We're family now.

Today was
the day Ben's parents died.

Head on car crash, so awful.

I should of remembered, I
should of been there for him.

We're band mates.

You just don't forget
that kind of stuff.

Hello, everyone.

I'm Cassie, I'll be taking
over for Maya today.

This is an advanced class.

So I hope you're
all ready to work.

All right, let's get started.

Arms above your head.

Back foot at a 45 degree angle.

Hands together and
look to the sky.

Virabhadrasana 2.

Warrior 2 pose.

Open up, adjust your foot back.

Now squeeze your glutes
and lift your abdomen.

Arms up above your head.

That's it.

Now breathe.

Now release into
gravity with happy baby.

This opens chakras,
releases tension,

and heightens sexual awareness.

A little wider, sweetie.

That's it, perfect.

Thanks.

Hey.

You have amazing potential.

You're kidding.

No, not at all.

You just need to clear
your mind a little bit.

Its nice to meet you.

Cassie, I'm Cassie.

- Nice to meet you.
- I'm Melanie, hi.

All right, well I hope
to see you in class again.

Okay.

I mean yeah yeah, sure, totally.

Well nice to
meet you, Melanie.

So I met the most
amazing girl today.

Oh so you're ready
to settle down now

get a little condo
in West Hollywood?

Geeze, what happened
to no strings?

Shut up, okay, really.

Hi, cutie.

Okay so you two would
make a really cute couple.

When you getting married?

Very funny.

You know your my
favorite cousin, right?

You know I'm serious right.

I am getting a beer.

Do you?

I'll have soda water, please.

Vodka soda, double vodka.

Honey.

Oh thank you.

He's getting so big.

Okay, he's a total catch.

You've got to admit it.

Yeah thanks for the tip.

You know he's my roommate right?

Uh did you see his butt?

And his blue eyes?

Come on.

You never think
about having kids.

Maybe, I don't know.

Why you asking me
all this weird shit?

Because you've
got to settle down.

Look guy or girl, you've
just to take the plunge.

Girls are even
crazier than guys in LA.

Oh really?

So who are you seeing?

Nobody.

You know you could try
dating somebody with a day job

instead of an app and van.

Just saying.

I love what I do.

Besides, since you
and Paul got married

you guys have been like
building an empire.

You don't think we
did this all on our own?

God no.

Thank you, Ben.

No, we got help
from the trust fund.

Trust fund, what trust fund?

Yours, mine, and your sisters.

The Merna Rothman trust fund.

Every female in the
family inherits a piece

and when she gets
married, she gets

to do whatever
she wants with it.

She gets to invest or
travel, party, donate.

I thought that
was just a myth.

So did I until
the check showed up.

Who's Merna?

She was our great grandmother.

She wanted all the Rothman
girls to have a little nest egg.

And the trust paid
for all of this?

Yeah put a down
payment on the house,

launched our catering business,

and it got us a part time nanny.

So Merna's husband
made bazillions

in the prophylactic business.

Just out of curiosity.

How much do girls get
for tying the knot?

Well after taxes, about
450 thousand, give or take.

450...

This Merna sounds great.

Yeah I've always liked
independent woman.

Oh and Mel, for the
foreseeable future

you know the trust only works
if you get married to a guy.

So just fine a man that
you like and get married.

Otherwise you're gonna
end up working for someone

for the rest of your life.

It just doesn't seem right.

What do you mean right?

You deserve it.

Get married, get the money.

While
they were at Julie's

I left my family early.

I had some news of my own.

Hey you're back early.

Uh yeah I kinda had to leave.

I did a terrible thing.

No Oscar is so not for me.

He's sweet.

He's old fashioned,
conservative.

He's not some flashy LA guy.

Oscar is husband material.

He loves his family.

Owns a great business.

Plus he and your dad watch
football like all the time.

What?

And he's hot.

He gives me night sweats
every time I look at him.

Oh I better go
check on my husband.

Yeah you do that.

Ally.

Hi.

Oscar.

How are you?

Good, hey.

How are you?

Fine.

You look beautiful.

Come on, I want to hear
everything about LA.

Let me get you a drink.

I did my part.

Now its up to Oscar.

Its good to have you home.

Just like old times.

Yeah.

No, it feels good.

Being here.

Oscar
was one of those great guys.

So handsome, sweet, and
totally not right for me.

Ally.

I know we dated in high school

and to you it must seem
like a million years ago

but I've always loved it here

and there's just been
one person missing.

Oscar, please.

I love you.

I have always loved you.

Ally.

Will you marry me?

I promise I'll make you happy.

Please say yes.

My
career was important

and I didn't just want
babies and family barbecues.

Is that a yes?

He's so dependable.

are dependable.

I want a man that
I'm crazy about.

Love grows.

Oscar is a good man.

Yes and he will make
someone else very happy.

Just give me one good reason
why you won't marry him.

Because.

And then I told my mom

the biggest lie of
my almost adult life.

Because mom I'm engaged.

What?

Darling, why didn't you say so.

My high school
boyfriend proposed

and my whole family
was pressuring me.

I just saw my whole
life unfolding.

You know babies, diapers.

So so many diapers.

So you said you were.

Getting married?

Yes, yes, I lied.

I totally la la lied.

And they were so happy.

Yeah but wait married to who?

No fricking way.

Oh my goodness.

His name just
popped into my head.

I swear.

I need to call my family.

I'm gonna need a drink first.

We got to do something.

We?

No, no there's no we here.

You're the fiance.

Come on, look
she's a mess, Mel.

Oh god.

For a second marrying
Ben almost sounded good.

That's what Julie said.

Wait?

I'm kidding.

I'm not.

Let's get married.

Huh, what, who?

You, me, Mel.

The three of us.

We just found
out that if I get married

I inherit a bunch of money
from a family trust fund.

$450,000 just for
getting hitched.

To a guy that is.

Oh my god.

Mel is this true?

Girls, this is the answer.

Two brides, one groom.

You've been spending
way too much time

talking to Chris about his
three way lesbians fantasies.

I told you, we're
just not into it.

No.

But wait a second.

I kind of want to hear
this little scheme.

You have one minute, Ben.

Okay.

So first, Mel tells her
family that after years

of friendship, she and I
fell in love and eloped.

Mel gets the trust money,
produces a kick ass demo

and we are on our way.

I'm talking Grammys,
multi platinum albums.

Okay keep talking, especially
about that Grammy part.

Okay so then Ally and
I, we have a big wedding.

I'm talking grandma, the cousin.

No that would never...

Bet your mom already put
the wedding announcement

in the paper.

No listen.

Ladies, the trust money
will let us stay together

and work on our music.

Me and my band mates,
who just happen

to be my two beautiful brides.

Oh my god this so is
your lesbian fantasy.

No, no it is a career
move for all of us.

So you're saying you
would actually go through

a real wedding?

Its one weekend
then back to normal.

Normal right.

I don't know, my parents
would figure it out.

We'd be married before
they could say mazel tov.

Mel, this is your chance.

Okay produce a hit record,
make it in the big time.

Yeah, maybe work with Pharrell.

Ben, wait, what do
you get out of all this?

If the records a hit
I get to quit my day job

and you know, we get
to stay together.

Us, this little family of ours.

I want that.

You know, we already raise a dog

and share a Netflix account.

Come on, our odds are
better than most couples.

We're not a
couple, we're a trio.

Semantics.

Are we gonna do this?

You're crazy but I'm in.

Ally?

Forgive me, god.

I'm in.

So that was it.

The double wedding
plan was in motion.

Except we forgot about
one new person in the mix.

Cassie.

Hey.

So I guess I didn't
scare you off.

No I've been trying
to make it everyday.

Have you?

Wait did you got to
my eight o'clock?

Sorry, I switched it to 10.

Oh yeah yeah
you weren't there.

Oh, sorry.

Oh I got it.

Oh you live on Ocean,
I live on Dune.

Oh no way.

Well hey, neighbor.

We should hang out sometime.

Sure, yeah I'd like that.

Do you like biking?

Love hiking.

Love love love it.

Well I meant biking.

But actually, why
don't you come over

to my place tonight
for a barbecue?

Yeah Milo's having
some people over.

Oh Milo.

Yeah he's moving to Costa
Rica for a year to teach.

So some friends are throwing
him a little going away.

Oh he's moving?

Bummer.

Yeah I'd love to come.

All right cool.

Well I probably should mention

my friends are
hardcore vegetarians.

Yeah I love
hardcore vegetarians.

Yeah.

All right, cool.

Well I'll see you later then.

- See you.
- Bye.

Mel was smitten.

Mel, dating
your yogi, enchante.

So listen, Mel.

Try not to talk too
much about work.

Okay, think two
way conversation.

All right?

Just make her laugh,
that's what women want.

What?

Seriously?

As if you know what women want.

No, Mel, women like
to be listened to.

Duh, everybody likes
to be listened to.

Show her you have some opinions.

When have you ever
listened to a woman?

What, what.

What do you mean?

Okay why don't you guys
stop bringing your issues

into my date?

Okay I'm just going
to a vegetarian

possibly semi lesbian barbecue.

Okay, no big deal.

He doesn't know the
first thing about women.

No.

Off with the scarf.

The hair, let's loosen this up.

There, hot.

How the hell do you do that?

Its in the genes, sister.

We're not talking Old Navy.

Everybody, she's here.

Hi.

Come on in.

Cassie, this is Ben
and Ally my roommates.

- Hello.
- Nice to meet you.

Hi, I'm Ben.

Oh hi.

Great earrings.

Hey, where are you from?

Mel says you teach yoga.

Oh can I get you a beer?

How long have
you lived in Malibu.

Are you wearing
Narciso Rodriquez?

Um I'm actually
from San Francisco.

A beer, no thanks.

I teach ashtanga yoga and yes,

I am wearing Narciso.

Good job.

Okay, ready, bye.

Oh thanks.

Ladies, hi.

Listen, we're having a
little get together tonight

at our place and we were
hoping you and your friend

would be friendly and join us.

Maybe some other
time, thank you, though.

If you change
your mind we're here

as in right here.

Friendly neighbors.

Yeah.

You have no idea.

Such a cute couple.

Maybe Cassie can
be our bridesmaid.

So, we've got drinks inside.

- Foods over there.
- Yes.

And everything's
totally vegan.

Thank goodness.

Hi, good to see you.

How are you?

I'm good.

Great actually.

You look good.

You look happy.

I am.

What can I get you?

I'm gonna do two
white wines maybe.

Come on, its a Saturday.

First date?

Yes kind of.

Nervous.

You could say that.

Listen, I make a
mean skinny margarita.

Okay.

How bout a tequila float?

I highly recommend.

All right, I feel
like I'm on vacation.

Here's to a little
first date good luck.

Okay.

These are beautiful.

Okay love, I'll see
you in a bit, bye.

While
Mel was busy falling in love

she was forgetting we
had two weddings to plan.

But who can blame her?

Who wouldn't love Cassie?

She was pretty damn hot.

I'm really glad we did this.

Yeah, me, too.

I had a really good time.

I'd love to do it again.

I mean hang out if you.

I would love that.

Well you're coming home with me.

Okay.

I'm so glad
you came with me today.

I really really like you.

Meanwhile,
Ben and I were still

in our post college
platonic romance.

Ally, listen to
this, this is new.

♪ Touch

♪ Open up

♪ A dead heart

♪ Always got you out of love

♪ Show you light

♪ And you hide

♪ And believe

♪ That's who you are

♪ Are

Try it with me.

♪ Are

Yeah, one more time.

♪ Are

That's nice.

Its cool, I like
that a lot, yeah.

hi, nice 18 hour barbecue.

Yes we had a great time

and no you may not
ask any questions.

Hey you seal the deal?

That is so not any
of your business.

Yeah we totally hooked up.

So you did?

Yeah and it was amazing.

Clearly you
followed my advice.

Your advice?

You know what, I'll
tell you something.

You are so full of shit.

You know nothing about this.

I'm full of it?

- Yes, absolutely.
- Really?

Uh huh.

Now it was
time to make our bond legit.

Off to find our wedding rings.

Lets find one we all like.

Ben come here, your
in on this, too.

Sure.

Oh that's nice.

Ally look.

Oh my god, that's gorgeous.

How bout we just
get something fake?

Who's gonna know the difference?

My family's already
upset about the rushed wedding.

You know least we can
do is get a decent ring.

Guys, cut me some slack.

Its tough being the only groom.

You know you do
not have a romantic bone

in your body.

Is that any way to
talk to your fiance?

Excuse me, can
we see these two?

Absolutely.

Lovely choice.

So what is your return
policy on wedding rings?

Well we sincerely hope all

of our matches
are made in heaven

but you have six weeks
for a change of heart.

Full refund, sweetie.

Oh my god, Mel, it fits.

Try it on.

Well you two make
a beautiful couple.

No, no we're just roommates.

Mel, try it on.

Oh you don't have to hide
your love here, sweetie.

No at Diamonds are Forever
we believe in tying the knot.

Making a commitment
is a wonderful thing

as long as you do
it with diamonds.

Matching tattoos
would be a lot cheaper.

This is so expensive.

You know.

Wow, that is nice.

Okay how bout we split
this on three credit cards,

you guys okay with that?

- Yeah, cool.
- Sure.

All right well I'll
just go wrap these up

for the three of you.

Be right back.

We have the seating
charts, the caterer, music.

Flowers, bartender, menus.

Oh thank god we're
skipping a bachelorette.

Sweetie if you
want a bachelorette,

we can throw you a bachelorette.

No.

- Here you go.
- Are you sure?

I'm fine.

May I just say again,
you're a beautiful couple

and if that's your sperm
donor, handsome devil.

Great news about the demo
man, you're an artiste.

Its a gift from Jah.

Its gonna be great to
be get back in the studio.

Oh no that you and
Ally are getting married

is Ally giving it to you?

No bro, we're like
brother and sister.

Seriously, bro, like
nothings going on?

You're shitting me.

Haven't you ever had a platonic
relationship with a woman?

With a woman, yeah?

With a babe like
Ally, dude no way.

Just couldn't work,
it be a waste.

She's definitely a cool girl.

I mean she's
beautiful, she's smart

and that body is just sick.

I've even created my own
mantra for her, dude.

Ally, Ally Ally, om.

You wouldn't care if I
asked her out, right?

Wait you want to ask Ally out?

Yeah maybe.

Like on a date.

Like food, beverage, music,

maybe even some weed.

Like a nice date.

What's the problem?

What's the problem?

What are you thinking?

I'm thinking she's hot
and I'm not interested

in being her platonic buddy.

That's your job, dude.

Look, forget it, okay.

You guys never work.

Ally's a lesbian by the way.

- Yeah she just told me.
- You're freaking kidding me.

Yeah tragic.

But its her choice.

We gotta respect that.

So the next morning

I got a package.

My mother's wedding
dress, she sent it.

It was all getting very real.

Dress rehearsal time.

Mel and Ben were
waiting to see me in it.

Marrying Ben, my ex-boyfriend
who cheated on me.

I was nervous as hell.

Who wouldn't be?

Anyway, we had to go
through with the plan.

So, do I look
like a real bride?

You look incredibly beautiful.

Wow.

Yeah you do.

Hey, Mel, look!

Oh my god, Julie did this.

What are you guys looking at?

Uh Cassie, you're super early.

Wait, what does
that banner say?

My cousin, she has a
like weird sense of humor.

I'll be right there.

Okay.

Nice dress.

Yeah thanks.

Its for a musical
theater wedding thing.

Mel should tell Cassie.

What, just casually
mention to the person

that you're newly dating

that you're actually
getting married this weekend

to your roommate.

No sounds like an awesome date.

Hey dance with me.

Come on, I need the practice.

Come on.

Melanie.

Hey what's up?

Chad, I was.

We're still on
for Thursday, right?

Yep.

Cool, later.

Friend?

Yeah he's a,
just a bass player.

We work together, he's
kind of a dork actually.

Okay.

What a dog.

I know, right, total dog.

I meant Ben.

Oh god, I'm so sorry.

Sometimes I just
want to strangle him.

You know?

Hey gorgeous, long time.

Hey, Philiba.

You smell good.

You coming to my show, right?

No excuses, its my birthday.

I'm spinning.

Yeah, sure.

Fantastic.

Maybe we'll do a spa day first.

I'll call you tomorrow.

Let me guess, another
dorky music friend?

Yeah she.

We just.

Anybody want a beer,
shots of tequila?

Several shots maybe?

Actually I'm gonna go home.

Its been a long night.

That was a nightmare.

Girl that ship is gonna sail.

Go talk to her.

Oh look at that,
Mel sweet talked her.

You know Cassie's
just the kind of girl

I'd bring home to mom.

And you, of course.

You, then Cassie.

Yeah that's if you were
taking girls home to mom.

Apart from
some side drama at the club

our two weddings were moving
along, right on schedule.

Yesterday was amazing.

Yeah yeah better
than most stag parties.

Your wedding rocked.

So honeymoon
South Beach, yeah?

Hell yeah!

Guys, we are not
having a honeymoon.

But, Mel darling.

Its time.

What now?

She's right, just do it.

Just call mommy dearest,
tell her you got married

and just hit the highlights.

You're gonna do fine.

Hello?

Mommy, hi.

Its Melanie.

Sweetheart, how are you?

I was just gonna call you.

I have some news.

Honey, if its your
sphincter again.

No mom, I um.

I got married.

And I'm Hilary Clinton.

No its true, we had a
simple ceremony last night.

Yeah mom, I'm married.

Dan!

Pick up the phone right now!

Dan!

Dan, Melanie got married!

Oh god damn it, Dan.

What's
this about married?

Yes Ben and I were so
in love we couldn't wait.

So our friend Steven,
he's a minister.

Gathered here today to
bring together Mel, Ben

in holy matrimony.

Mel, do you take this fantastically
dressed sexpot of a man?

I do.

You may kiss the bride.

Ally was my maid of honor
and she also played the bongos

which was really weird
because nobody knew

that she could play the bongos.

Oh yeah it was so spiritual.

Magical, almost.

I mean I feel so blessed to
have you know friends like these

Ben feels the same way.

My husband.

Not yet.

My husband.

Not yet.

Mel, seriously.

Cut the crap.

All right, you got married.

Yes daddy.

Mazel tov, I
mean to who, Nick?

No.

That drummer, Vince?

No, no not Vanessa,
I mean Vince.

Daddy I married
Ben, my roommate.

We're in love.

So I said, what the heck?

What the heck?

That's something that you
say when you buy a sandwich

not get married.

I mean besides isn't he a gay?

No daddy, he's not a gay.

Okay, stop it.

I always knew there
was something going

on between the two of you.

Benjamin, I remember him.

Yeah, yeah, sorta.

Anyway, he's got a
really good Jewish name.

Actually he's Irish Catholic.

Irish Catholic?

Good and him.

What's he do?

Sound designer,
computer stuff.

Wonderful, he's employed.

Thank god he's not a musician.

He's a great guy.

Handsome, smart.

When are you bringing
him home, sweetheart?

Never.

I mean next year maybe?

Just give everyone my love.

Okay bye mom, love you,
love you, love you.

Bye.

Oh sweetie.

Oh god I have so much to do.

Oh my god.

They sounded so happy.

All because of a wedding, wow.

How many friends share a ring?

And a groom.

Sit.

I'll sing the low part.

You like it?

Yeah.

I wrote it for you.

Yeah I thought it be
great for your voice.

My mom always said I
was an idiot, you know,

for hurting you.

Your mom was a
wonderful person.

And so was your dad.

I can't imagine what it
was like to lose them both.

You guys.

I need your help.

We have thank yous to write.

I'm on it.

Aw.

You two playing
together it reminds me

of our first gig, freshman year.

We were terrible.

He's not a bad
person, you know.

He was just kind of young.

Come on, goober.

My sweet baby girl.

Please, you said you
wouldn't get emotional.

Its just that I'm so happy.

My youngest is getting married.

Mom, please, please.

I'm gonna miss you, you know.

Friend of the bride?

Ever since fourth grade.

For me it was love
at first sight.

I know what you mean.

First of all, do
you Alexander Martin,

take this man, Benjamin O'Shea

to be your lawfully
wedded husband?

Do you feel different?

I don't know.

How do you feel?

Me?

Uh, starving.

Yeah lets hit the after party.

Its our wedding reception,
not an after party.

Right, sorry.

Really?

Yeah.

♪ We lost our way again

♪ Digging up all our skeletons

♪ We're never get too far

♪ Until we accept

♪ Forgiveness

♪ So many letters
and so many words ♪

♪ So many hearts are bruised

♪ By the words

♪ That we have
taught our children ♪

♪ To live by

♪ And we call people

♪ By the color of their skin

Excuse me, gather
round, please.

Ben and Ally.

We'd like to give
you our blessings

and celebrate this day
with family and friends.

We are so happy for both of you

and we welcome you,
Ben, to our family.

Even if yours
isn't here anymore.

Don't you worry, son.

We're your family now.

Today would of made my
mom and dad really happy.

Wow, that guy really
has a way with women.

Oh if you only knew.

♪ Stand full of beauty

♪ and our stand

♪ For loving

♪ Stand

♪ For hoping

♪ Stand

Wow, you guys went
crazy at Target.

What is all this?

Its just some stuff
that we ordered for the house.

Three blenders?

Yeah we couldn't
decide if we wanted,

uh, titanium heads or 10 speeds.

That's the golf club style.

Weed wacker?

Wait do you guys ever garden?

Cassie, we need to talk.

We'll give you some space.

I don't quite
know how to say this

but a couple days
ago I got married

to Ben, just as friends,
totally as friends.

What?

Wait, what are
you talking about?

And Ally also got married,
coincidentally, to Ben

just last Saturday in San Diego.

I was her maid of honor
but Ben and I just

had this small intimate
commitment ceremony.

It wasn't a big deal.

What do you mean no big deal?

Well I mean I can explain

because its about
this trust fund,

its not real its
just for the demo.

What's going on here?

I thought we were
on the same page.

I am, we are on the same page.

I just have to keep
this wedding thing going

for a little while
longer for my family.

Okay this is insane.

You know how I feel
and you went and staged

a fake marriage for money

and I'm supposed to
be okay with that?

Listen...

No you listen.

I've had to put up with
your multiple dating,

your bisexuality and
your high sugar diet

which makes you
frankly, damn moody

but I'm not gonna
put up with a husband

or a wife for that
matter or whatever it is

you guys are doing.

Are you polygamists,
is that what you are?

Why did you just tell
me you were polygamists?

I mean you can do
whatever you want in Utah

but why didn't you just tell me?

No we are not polygamists.

Why does everybody think that?

Well maybe because
there's three of you

and you're all married.

I don't know.

I'd call that crowded.

I don't know where
I fit into all this.

So I'm leaving.

Enjoy your multiple blenders
and your weed whackers

and whatever else
you polygamists do.

Wait, wait, Cassie wait up.

Oh, you're not my daughter.

And who might you be?

- I'm um...
- Oh my.

Those shorts are very short.

Sweetheart.

Sweetheart.

Mom.

As soon as we heard
we just had to come.

Yeah they ambushed me.

Hi.

I made a brisket.

They wouldn't let me
bring it on the plane.

I'm so happy for you.

I gotta get a drink.

Go and get the wedding ring.

Mines still on.

Its stuck.

Go get the pictures,
the wedding pictures.

So how do you
know my daughter?

Oh she's my personal trainer.

I'm doing a triathlon.

Wait, it doesn't fit me.

Its sized for you.

I'm sorry.

Hey, Cassie, could you
go hide the presents?

What was that, dear?

Oh what a day for Mel and Ben.

Oh.

Hey Ben, bring it in, buddy.

We got some drinking to do.

Hey, Mel Mel.

Hey Mel, congrats.

Julie, the baby's leaking.

Honey.

Ben.

So you lovebirds
decided to elope, huh?

Yeah, happened
kind of fast, yeah.

Ben, Ben, where is
your family, dear?

They passed away.

Oh I am so sorry, Ben.

Well, we are your
family now, sweetheart.

Thanks, that feels good.

Oh so what about
those wedding videos?

They're in my,
our, our bedroom.

All right, now I'm confused.

Which room is Ben and Melanie's?

Uh its that one.

Oh sweetheart, I'll put
the presents in there.

Oh wait a second.

Can you go to my room and
put some Ben's stuff in there

and hide all the pictures
of me and Cassie.

Got it.

Want to help?

Quick, here.

- Okay, what am I?
- Take the hat.

I don't know.

Go, go.

Out of nowhere and
suddenly Rothmans

in every nook and cranny.

I swear I think
they're multiplying.

Well, they were
gypped out of a wedding.

You think they'll
stay all night?

Try all weekend.

This was not in my prenup.

Welcome to my crazy family.

Preston, get in
here before I bite ya.

Okay buddy?

Come on.

So, tell me what's all
this business about eloping?

Nothing urgent was there?

No sir.

We were just ready
to tie the trust.

I mean knot.

So pretty.

Tiny.

Ben seems to be
getting along with daddy.

And he would, it was
like kind of like a bottle

and he would like put
the condom over the.

Coffee anyone?

I'll take a Sanka.

So sweetie, were
you surprised?

Were you in on
there little secret?

Mel didn't breathe a word.

That's what you
need is a safe condom.

I did not think that
they would show up.

I am so sorry.

I should of told you before.

You're in pretty deep.

Sandy Rothman,
mother of the bride

and you are?

Ally's boyfriend?

Uh, hi, Oscar.

Oh my gosh, hi.

What are you doing here?

I was in the city on business
and thought I'd drop in.

Ah well come and meet my
beautiful daughter Melanie

and her husband...

Been a long time since
I've seen you, Oscar.

Like how long, like
forever, right?

Just a couple days?

You know right now is
really not a good time

so you should just.

Looks like a party to me.

Hey, hey Oscar,
its great to see you.

Uh hey, a few of my family
just dropping by unexpectedly.

Hey, mom, they dessert
forks are in the top drawer.

Oh how sweet.

Already calling you mom.

I thought you didn't
have any family.

Oh hi, Sheila Rothman.

Oh hi.

Alejandra must have a bigger
family than I thought.

Are you Mexican, too?

Of course not,
sweetheart, I'm Jewish.

Oh he's so cute.

Yeah, you know we
should really go hang out

by the pool or something.

Now do you, you like to salsa?

I took ballroom
dancing last year.

Come on, let's show
them how its done.

And of
course the Martins came over,

uninvited, as usual,
carrying our mail.

Stan Rothman,
father of the bride.

bride?

In this place?

You got to be kidding.

Oh I put eight ounces of
Viagra in the guacamole.

Always get a party going.

Max, no, no stop!

Don't let the Martins
anywhere near my family

and keep everybody away
from this guacamole.

There's enough Viagra in
here to kill my grandpa.

Ben, wait.

Checks right here.

The Martin's had it.

Just stop eating
that, just stop.

Should we open it?

No, no let's wait for Ally.

I love that Cassie.

You think maybe she's
thinking about moving in?

Not that I know of.

So I'm a little confused.

Who'd you say got married?

Julie and her husband Pablo.

The whole family came
in for a little reunion

and celebration, baby shower.

- How nice.
- oh my goodness!

- Oh my goodness.
- Get up there.

No, no.

Isn't that sweet?

Max, stop.

Oh, oh my goodness.

What an affectionate
dog you have dear.

No, no.

Oh, oh.

Oh dear.

- Oh my goodness.
- I'm so sorry.

Let me help you up.

Oh that's okay, dear.

Are you mad?

I don't like lying.

I just want to make
it right with you.

Okay.

I gotta go.

Okay.

You know I am having
a pretty good time.

Yeah much more relaxed
than my first wedding.

Sandy, where do I
put the suitcases?

How are you holding up?

I'd rate this as probably
the worst day of my life.

Sweetheart.

I forgot to tell you.

We couldn't get a
reservation until tomorrow.

So we're all staying
here tonight.

And it just got worse.

You don't mind, do you dear?

No no of course not.

The more family the better.

We won't be any bother.

And where do you
live now, sweetheart?

Uh I actually just moved out.

Very recently.

In fact, will you
excuse me for a second?

Suddenly I had to move out

to cover for Mel's story line.

So uh, so my room
is now the guest room?

I'm sorry.

They never stayed.

Could you just please stay at
Cassie's one night, please?

I'll try to catch her.

Cassie.

Night then, dear.

I'm not used to
seeing you like this.

Jesus I am so awake.

Maybe we should wait
till Ally gets here.

No, I don't think I can sleep.

I'm too jumpy.

Open it, open it.

Ally will be fine.

Damn I left my audition
pages in Mel's room.

You mean Mel's and Ben's room.

Right.

Mind giving me a minute?

Sure.

Yeah, oh yeah baby.

Yes!

Oh this money is
gonna change our lives.

Mel, I would marry
you again any day.

How much guacamole
did you have?

What?

Nevermind.

Ow.

What was that?

You pig!

As
I walked into the room,

I couldn't believe what I saw.

My Mexican heritage
let them have it.

Viagra guacamole or not,
they were both just jerks.

10 years of friendship.

I want an annulment.

Is everything okay?

Oh honey.

When I left that night,

our bond was broken.

I felt the worse I'd ever
felt in my entire life.

Plus it was the second time
Ben had done this to me.

She never
wants to see me again.

I've never anybody
say that to me before.

I have.

Much worse in fact.

Damn Viagra guacamole.

After what
happened in college,

Ally's never gonna forgive me.

And as
for my best friend Mel,

I can't even talk about
how much that hurt.

Sorry to disturb
but in the midst

of the family orgy last night
I forgot my audition pages.

So.

Ally we need to talk.

We were drunk and
excited about the money.

Well of course
you were excited.

Isn't that just the
way it has to be

between best
friends who have sex

while their stupid
roommate moves out

to cover for you?

How could you?

Ally, please, I'm sorry.

No you know what?

You are so full of shit.

Both of you.

Look, first of all.

I didn't tell Cassie
a thing, all right.

She figured things
out on her own

and second I'm moving out.

I'm staying at Steven's
until I can find a place

of my own.

Yoo hoo, sweetheart.

We have bagels, lox, and coffee.

All we need is you.

Bon appetit.

You know you were
roommates first.

I'll move out.

Maybe then Ally will come back.

We really messed up, Mel.

That was it.

Were broken up.

Trust fund or not

and all of us making music
together was definitely over.

♪ They say I got my
fathers laughter ♪

♪ But my mommas attitude

♪ As soon as I know
what I'm after ♪

♪ I can seem them walking to

♪ Photographs and
books in leather ♪

♪ And are just beneath my bed

♪ Memories keep me together

♪ I remember when they said

♪ Look at the planets

♪ How they revolve

♪ Look at the
shooting star rising ♪

♪ Look at your life

♪ You can do it all

♪ If you approach your heart

♪ And mine then

♪ I hope you remember
when I'm gone ♪

♪ That I loved you

♪ Help had nothing

♪ No matter what

♪ You can rise above

♪ Cause you are stardust

♪ Stardust

♪ Stardust

I was staying with Steven.

Starting to forgot about
dreams for our band

and hopes for our music.

You can stay with me
as long as you want to.

But maybe talk to Mel
before you sign a lease?

Okay.

Give me a second.

So I
finally called Mel back.

She said she had something
to tell me, in person.

Hey, Mel.

I got your message.

I'm so so sorry.

No, no, no.

I over reacted.

No you had
absolutely every right.

And then I
got an even bigger surprise.

There he was.

Guess Mel surprised us both.

Mister wonderful.

So I asked you
guys to come here

because I really wanted to
tell you something in person.

With the trust money
I finished the demo

and the label loved it.

They want to do a
full album with us

and they offered
us a huge advance.

Really?

That's amazing.

So with the trust money
I wanted to give it back,

since we don't need it anymore.

You guys okay with that?

- Yeah, yeah of course.
- Totally.

Ally, they loved your voice

and Ben your songs.

The songs are from all of us.

The other thing I
wanted to tell you

was since we're gonna
have all of this money

left over from the advance,

I put in a really low ball offer

to my uncle to buy this house

and with the economy
the way it is

he accepted.

When I lost you guys,
I actually realized

how much you mean to me.

And then Mel asked us

to finish the record.

I can't do
it alone, you know?

For real this time.

Is that a yes?

Yes, yes.

Come here.

Are you guys
gonna move back in?

Because that would make
me really really happy.

Of course.

But I mean I can only
speak for myself.

So.

Yeah, yeah no we'll
make it work this time.

So that was it.

I forgave them.

There was a lot more at
stake than a drunken hookup.

It was time to get serious.

Put this behind us
and make a hit record.

The label was bringing in a
big time producer from London.

Everyone was nervous.

Especially me.

Hey, Bob.

Its, Ben.

Oh sorry.

Ben.

The roadies are unpacking
the better gear.

You won't mind giving
them a hand, would ya?

Uh, no problem,
you're the producer.

Yes, I am.

Listen up everybody.

We have got lots of work to do.

So lets get cracking.

Hello, treacle.

- How you doing?
- He's such a prick.

Well the label
thinks he a god.

He produced seven
multi platinum records.

Is that me?

We all got down to making
some serious music.

Ben got a promotion and
more deadlines

than ever. So he was
kind of missing

out on being in the studio
with us and hearing

the songs that he wrote
come to life.

That was beautiful.

May I?

Please.

Cassie
and I were in the same boat.

We were both betrayed.

She took off an a yoga retreat

and I was writing music nonstop.

Mostly about love
and broken hearts.

No one knew they were
really all about Ben.

♪ Lies and kisses

♪ Burning

♪ Like December

♪ Freezing in the nights

♪ That we remember

♪ Time pulls on
my heartstrings ♪

♪ Take me under

♪ Me under

♪ Wash away regrets

♪ Of tragic lovers

What do you guys think?

It was awesome.

Shit its, Cassie, in Costa Rica.

Get it.

Hi.

How's Costa Rica?

Its good, its good.

Yeah, having a
great time out here.

I just wanted to call and say hi

and tell you that I've
been thinking about you.

Been really thinking about us.

I'm so so sorry.

I know after
everything that happened

I was, I was really disappointed

and extremely hurt.

I haven't felt the
way I feel about you

in a really long time.

And its a beautiful thing

and I really don't
want to give up on us.

I really want to make this work.

I miss you.

I miss you, too.

Talk soon.

All right, bye.

So Cassie and I
are talking again.

Good.

I'm so scared of
messing this up.

Well just be honest

and try to get her back.

That's the plan.

You guys are so cute.

Sorry.

Hey which one of you
guys called Cassie?

Well whoever it was, thank you.

That evening,

it was our last
day of recording.

Things in the studio
weren't going very well.

You okay?

Why did the label
people have to come today?

All right, here
we go everyone.

Last track.

You ready, Ally?

Yeah.

This is it.

This is the big one.

I can feel it, I
can feel the magic.

Hit me with it.

♪ Lies and kisses

♪ Burning like

♪ Decem

That's all right, no worries.

Lets one more time, yeah.

You got it.

♪ Lies and kisses

♪ Burning like December

Believe me, gentlemen, she's
not normally like this.

Ally, come on, get
it into gear, yeah?

These people want to pay
for your next record.

Yeah, yeah okay.

Can I, can
I make a suggestion?

I'll go in.

Hey just lay down his
vocals and piano just in case.

♪ Lies and kisses burning like

♪ December

♪ Lies and kisses

♪ Burning like

♪ December

♪ Freezing in the nights

♪ That we remember

♪ Time pulls on
my heartstrings ♪

♪ Take me under

♪ Me under

♪ Wash away regrets

♪ Of tragic lovers

♪ You take me
higher and higher ♪

♪ And bring me down

♪ Bring me down

♪ Higher and higher

♪ And bring me down down down

♪ Lift me higher higher

♪ And bring me down

♪ Higher and higher

♪ And bring me down down

♪ Be my

♪ My my daydream

♪ Touch every piece of me

♪ Give me

♪ My my daydreams

♪ Hidden by lock and key

♪ Be my

♪ My my daydream

♪ Touch every piece of me

♪ Give me

♪ My my daydreams

♪ Hidden by lock and key

♪

You nailed it.

Congratulations, everybody.

That is what I want.

A hit record.

And some champagne.

You were awesome.

I was dying in there.

Thank you.

No, no you did
all the hard work.

She is brilliant.

Brilliant, I tell you.

I cannot wait to record
a solo album with her.

You'll be involved in
some way, of course.

Hey, Bob.

You know when you
lay down the track.

Can you put a little
more bass in there, yeah?

Cause the highs are starting
to feel a little high.

Yeah its Ben and
I'm not the tech.

Uh yeah, sorry, roger that.

Ben.

Um, I'll get my guys on it.

Uh, Kenny.

Ben.

What?

Gentlemen, look.

You were magnificent.

Thank you, it
was nerve racking.

Well get used to it.

Hey listen, there's party
tonight down in Malibu

and one of my A&R
guys is from London

so I thought you
and I could go down,

say a few hellos.

Well I'm uh, I'm sorry.

I uh.

I don't think I can go.

Uh.

Well yeah listen, babe.

Its business.

The head of the
labels gonna be there.

Okay, business.

I'll pick you up at eight.

All right guys, lets get down
to some serious drinking.

Gentlemen, lets get some
champagne down our necks.

Just admit it.

You're still mad about
what happened in college.

As if I care.

That was six years,
two and half months,

and three days ago, Tuesday.

See I'll never live that down.

Why should you?

You were a jerk.

Oh boy here we go.

With you and Mel
there were circumstances

but in college, you
were just a jerk.

Come on, Ally.

So what's going on
with Nigel then?

What are you talking about?

Well did you sleep with him?

Its none of your goddamn
business who I sleep with.

Uh yes it is.

We're married.

Only when it suits you.

Oh we need to put
the past behind us.

Come on, be reasonable.

I am a woman.

I don't have to be reasonable

and that's why you love us.

Are you in love with Nigel?

He's such a prick.

Nigel actually cares about me.

Oh Nigel has known
you for three weeks

and he cares about one thing

and you know exactly
what that is.

I have cared about
you for years.

You're the one who fell
in love with that frat guy

in like two seconds
after we broke up.

That was to make you jealous.

Is that what's
going on with Nigel?

Quiet.

Quiet, everybody,
its gonna happen.

Its gonna happen now.

He is not good enough for you.

No one is.

According to you.

Things are finally
starting to look up for me

and I thought you'd
be happy for me.

I am happy for you.

You deserve all of it.

Come on, Ben.

We both know we'll never
know how to be serious.

I think I'm losing you.

I've never been more
serious in my life.

We may be a little different

but we're a family.

Okay nobody can deny that.

And we love each other.

You hurt me.

I know I know and I
want to make it up to you

for the rest of my life.

Marry me.

No I mean it.

No marry me for real this time.

I can't, I can't imagine one
day in my life without out

in the same room,
in the same bed.

You, me, Mel, Cassie, all of us.

Marry me.

Is that a yes?

Yes, yes, say yes!

You're crazy.

Come here.

I love you.

Yes.

Yes?

Yes!

Don't touch me.

Okay awesome, Ben.

I think this calls
for a celebration.

So just like that,

we all became the big happy,
messy family I always wanted.

Cassie sent a Mel
a plane ticket.

They were really back together.

Maybe our dreams will come true.

At least we're having a
great life while trying.

So Ben and I reconfirmed
our vows with our family

and neighbors.

We all got down to making
some serious music.

Cassie moved in.

Max finally has a playmate.

I know we're a little different

but no matter what
anyone else says

I wouldn't trade these
guys for anything.

This is family.

This is my tribe.

♪ Girl I love the
way you smile yeah ♪

♪ You know you don't
really have to go yeah ♪

♪ And I love the
way you ball yeah ♪

♪ Shorty we the best
like DJ Khaled ♪

♪ You the major key

♪ No one else but we

♪ Special thing our love

♪ Always trying to flirt

♪ Yeah I see you girl

♪ Moving moving girl

♪ How you do it

♪ Do it yeah

♪ Girl I know I know
I got to prove it ♪

♪ Prove it yeah

♪ On and on the DJ
keep playing the song ♪

♪ It makes think me
think of you and I ♪

♪ On and on

♪ The DJ keep playing our song

♪ Why do I have to say goodbye

♪ There's always tomorrow

♪ Just always tomorrow

♪ There's always tomorrow

♪ Guess there's
always tomorrow ♪

♪ Guess there's
always tomorrow ♪

♪ Guess there's
always tomorrow ♪

♪ Guess there's
always tomorrow ♪

♪ Guess there's
always tomorrow ♪

♪ Guess there's always

♪ Guess there's
always tomorrow ♪

♪ Girl I love the
way you smile yeah ♪

♪ You know you you don't
really have to go yeah ♪

♪ Man I love the
way you ball yeah ♪

♪ Shorty we the best
like DJ Khaled ♪

♪ You the major key

♪ No one else but we

♪ Special thing our love

♪ Always trying to flirt

♪ Yeah

♪ I see you girl

♪ Moving moving

♪ Girl how you do it

♪ Do it Yeah

♪ Girl I know I know
I gotta prove it ♪

♪ Prove it yeah

♪ There's always tomorrow

♪ Guess there's
always tomorrow ♪

♪ Guess there's
always tomorrow ♪

♪ You the major key

♪ No one else but we

♪ Special thing our love

♪ Always trying to flirt

♪ Yeah

♪ See you girl

♪ Moving moving

♪ Girl how you do it

♪ Do it yeah

♪ Girl I know I know
I gotta prove it ♪

♪ Prove it yeah

♪ On and on and on

♪ The DJ keep playing our song

♪ It makes me think
of you and I ♪

♪ On and on and on

♪ The DJ keep playing our song

♪ Why do I have to sit