A December Bride Page #2

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It's his house--

Seth, Seth!

You know my wife.

Of course.

Very nice to see you

again, Mrs. Hardwick.

Seth...

She'd like to have

a word with you.

Are you familiar with

the Holiday Tour

of Homes charity event?

Uh, yes, of course,

but I've never actually

taken the Tour.

Well, visitors

get to see

all the holiday

decorations

in some of our community's

loveliest homes,

and the donations go to

our school education fund.

I'm chairing

the committee this year,

and we'd like you

to participate.

I wish that I could.

Unfortunately, your husband

keeps me so busy,

I just wouldn't

have time to decorate.

You can hire someone.

You may

as well say yes.

Joyce always

gets her way.

Then consider me

signed up.

Great.

"Happy wife, happy life."

-Oh, stop.

-Yes, sir.

Okay, the Tour

is in three weeks.

There are no

particular guidelines,

just make sure the house

looks... Christmassy.

You know?

Christmassy.

[elevator dings]

[cell phone rings]

[sighing wearily]

Hello?

[coughing]

I'm so sorry, Layla.

They sent me home from work.

Cooper, are you okay?

You sound awful.

I am sick as a dog.

Oh, no, I'm so sorry.

Wait, does this mean...

you're not going to be able

to make it to the wedding?

Isn't there someone else

you could take?

[sighs] No, I mean,

you were my last hope

of going with a date

other than my brother.

Now I'm going to have

nobody to hide behind.

I'm really sorry, Layla,

I am.

No, don't be.

I will figure something out.

Feel better

and get some rest.

Bye.

[sighing]

[moaning]

[sighs]

[knocks gently]

Oh, hey.

I don't mean to interrupt.

I can come back.

I just have to take

some measurements

of your office.

Uh, go ahead.

No artwork,

no personal touches...

No distractions.

You look upset.

I mean, more upset than before.

What's the matter?

I no longer

have a date.

What happened

to your boyfriend?

He's not my boyfriend,

he's my neighbor,

and he has the flu.

Neighbor.

Yeah, my neighbor.

Well...

there's always me.

Are you saying

your offer still stands?

Yeah, my offer still stands.

Why?

Are you reconsidering?

Maybe.

Maybe?

I'll text you my address.

Layla...

So it's a date.

No, it's not a date.

I mean, you're my date,

but it's not a date.

It's not a date.

Okay, I can't

decide what to wear.

Which one doesn't scream

"Poor unfortunate Layla"?

Mmm...

That one screams,

"What was Jack thinking?"

Perfect,

we love that.

Now, last time

I'm gonna ask, I promise,

but are you sure you don't

want me to take you?

I know I'm not Cooper,

I know it's not the same

as having a "date" date, but...

I actually do have a date.

I'm going with Seth.

Seth Murphy?

The guy who introduced

Jack and Jessica?

Look, I really

don't have time

to go over details.

I'm really late.

I'll see you soon.

Okay.

Layla O'Reilly,

you never cease to surprise me.

And I do mean surprise.

[sighs nervously]

Layla...

You okay?

Mm-hm.

You look stunning.

I just want to get this

over with.

You don't have to flatter me.

Well, for the record,

I never thought Jack

was good enough for you.

Stop trying

to make me feel better.

One thing...

I don't like

your shoes.

At all.

What? What's wrong

with my--

[chuckles] Stop.

We're going

to be late.

I, Jessica, take you, Jack,

to be my husband,

to have and to hold,

from this day forward,

for as long as

we both shall live.

I, Jack,

take thee, Jessica,

to be my wife.

To have and to hold,

from this day forward,

for as long as

we both shall live.

If anybody

can show just cause

why these two cannot

be joined together,

speak now,

or forever

hold your peace.

I pronounce you

husband and wife.

You may kiss the bride.

[cheering and applause]

[]

I am very proud of you.

Thank you.

Is this your date?

Uh, yes.

He is, yeah.

Well done.

Thank you for coming.

You okay?

I'd be better if you'd

stop asking me that.

[sighs]

Hey.

Thank you.

It was a lovely

ceremony.

Thank you.

Congratulations.

Thanks, buddy.

Are you guys together?

Mm-hm.

[together]:
Yes!

As a matter

of fact, we are.

Uh...

we will see you

at the reception.

Congratulations again.

Thank you.

[crowd banging wine glasses]

[cheering and applause]

[]

What's up? You don't

like the chicken?

I-I...

I'm just not that hungry.

I think I need

to go get some air.

No, come on,

dance with your dad.

Come on.

[]

You know, I think

I do need some air.

Okay, honey.

[]

Club soda, please.

Mr. Malcolm?

Layla O'Reilly.

Are you a buyer or a seller?

I actually stage homes,

and I was hoping that you would

take a look at my portfolio.

I work with some very

experienced decorators.

Well, maybe one of

your smaller properties.

I don't have

any small properties.

There you are.

Seth.

Stanley!

What a pleasant

surprise.

Are you friends with

the bride or the groom?

The groom.

And you?

Well, I play golf with

the groom's father.

Well...

You know

Mr. Malcolm?

"Stanley," please.

I sold Seth his house,

and he was kind enough

to send some of

his clients my way.

That's right.

Well, I was just

telling Stanley

that I stage homes.

That's right.

From artwork to furniture,

to anything a house needs

to really make the sale.

Oh, yes.

And let me tell you,

she's very talented.

One of the best

stagers I've seen.

Really impeccable

taste, flawless.

Wow, that is

quite an endorsement.

Now, if

you'll excuse me,

I promised

my wife a dance.

Have fun.

You know, that's not

a bad idea.

Do you want to dance?

Come on.

[]

Hey...

Aren't we meant to look

like we're a couple?

Pretend I said

something really funny.

[forced laughter]

I think you can

do better than that.

[laughs]

[laughing]

[]

Don't tell me you're

actually having fun.

[chuckles]

Maybe...

Maybe a little

bit of fun.

Good.

You know,

I'm a terrible dancer.

I don't know

if you knew that about me,

but I'm really bad.

Two left feet.

That's right.

[]

I could've watched you

two dance all night.

Thank you.

It's all about finding

the right partner.

Oh, my sentiments

exactly, sir.

Seth!

You two really are

a couple?

Yes--

Looks that way.

And we couldn't

be happier.

I'm just

a little surprised.

You never even mentioned

you guys were dating.

Right, uh, well,

it just

happened so fast.

Thing is,

I walked

into work one day,

and there she was,

taking measurements

to redo my office,

and, well,

it just felt so right,

and we started

hanging out,

and we've been

together ever since.

It sounds...

pretty serious.

Oh, it's as serious

as it gets.

We are engaged.

[everyone gasps]

Oh, that's wonderful!

That's

wonderful news!

How exciting!

Why didn't you

say anything?

I'm sorry, we didn't want

to steal your thunder

for your big day.

And it's time to cut the cake.

Oh, that's our cue.

Can I talk to you

for a second?

What have you done?

I may have taken things

a little too far.

Yeah, you think?

But...

all those sympathetic looks

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