Runaway Bride Page #21

MAGGIE:

It's something I've always wanted to do.

Ike leaves the kitchen, turns on the balcony lights and re-enters

the living room from the balcony.

IKE:

You actually could make breaking and

entering into a new career.

(after opening

the glass doors)

So, what are you doing here?

MAGGIE:

I wanted to talk to you about why I run

or ride away from things.

Ike moves away from her and sits on the steps near the balcony

window, listening.

IKE:

(after sitting)

Does it matter?

MAGGIE:

I think so... When I was walking down

the aisle? I was walking toward

somebody who didn't have any idea who I

really was. And it was only half the

other person's fault, because I had

done everything to convince him that I

was exactly what he wanted. So it was

good that I didn't go through with it

because it would have been a lie, but

you -- you knew the real me.

IKE:

Yes, I did.

MAGGIE:

I didn't. And you being the one at the

end of the aisle didn't just fix that.

Ike takes this in. She's reaching him -- but then the defenses

go back up. He turns to her.

IKE:

No, I couldn't fix anything...

(as he gets up)

But I still ended up chasing a truck.

Ike moves out to the balcony. After a moment, Maggie follows him.

EXT. BALCONY/IKE'SAPARTMENT - NIGHT

The balcony overlooks Central Park. The twinkling lights of the

city stretch out across the beautiful night. Ike looks out at

the view with his back to Maggie as she speaks.

MAGGIE:

I understand why you bring up the truck.

Let me explain something. The fact is,

you've seen me at my worst, most

embarrassing, deviously plotting,

potentially but not certifiably,

psychotic state. And if you liked me

then, I mean, now... I can't imagine...

(crosses to him)

Benedict.

Ike has no response.

MAGGIE (cont'd)

I love eggs Benedict. I hate all the

other kinds.

She hesitates.

MAGGIE (cont'd)

... I hate big weddings with everybody

staring. I would like to get married

on a weekday while everybody is at work.

If I ride off into the sunset, I want

my own horse.

IKE:

Should I be writing this down?

She returns to the balcony and hands him the box.

IKE (cont'd)

What's this?

MAGGIE:

These are for you.

He opens it. It's her running shoes.

IKE:

Used?

MAGGIE:

They're mine. I'm turning in my

running shoes to you.

IKE:

This is getting serious.

Now she is glowing at him, shining with the full force of her.

MAGGIE:

And one more thing. I know it's hard

to believe there could be more. Um...

Maggie glances around and spots a DECK CHAIR, which she turns so

it is facing the city lights. Then she softly says:

MAGGIE (cont'd)

If you could have a seat, please.

Ike sits. Maggie takes the box from him and puts it aide. And

then she gets down on one knee.

IKE:

(laughing)

Oh my God. No.

Maggie smiles up at him. Ike tips his head back and covers his

eyes with his hand.

MAGGIE:

No, no -- don't hide your face, this

only happens once in a lifetime. It's

definitely a first to me, and you're

not going to want to miss it.

He smiles as he looks at Maggie.

MAGGIE (cont'd)

I love you, Homer Eisenhower Graham.

Will you marry me?

Ike swallows, overwhelmed, overjoyed, and scared shitless.

IKE:

Maggie, I gotta think about this a

little bit.

Maggie hops cheerfully back to her feet.

MAGGIE:

(cheerful)

Good.

She gets off her knees and stands.

MAGGIE (cont'd)

I was hoping you'd say that.

IKE:

(laughing)

You were not.

MAGGIE:

I was, because if you said "yes" right

away, I wouldn't get to say this next

part. And I've been practicing it.

(pulling up a chair

and sitting)

Ready?

IKE:

I'm listening.

MAGGIE:

(tenderly)

"I guarantee that we'll have tough

times. I guarantee that at some point

one or both oof us will want to get out.

But I also guarantee that if I don't

ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for

the rest of my life. Because I know in

my heart -- you're the only one for me".

Ike takes her hands affectionately.

IKE:

Pretty good speech, Maggie.

MAGGIE:

I borrowed it from this guy I know.

So?

Ike looks into Maggie's shining face and pauses. He gets up and

motions with his hand for her to stay seated. He goes inside and

turns on some music. The cat is sitting by the radio. He

returns to the balcony and takes Maggie's hand.

IKE:

Dance with me.

They start to dance a slow dance.

DISSOLVE TO:

EXT. LARGE GREEN FIELD - DAY

We see a hill and on top of it is a Pastor marrying Maggie and

Ike, in beautiful wedding attire. We see Maggie walk down a

leaf-lined aisle to a waiting Ike. They kiss as we hear the vows

and hear them each say "I do". They kiss a twirling, whirling

kiss, a circular kiss. We hear the applause of about twenty

people. Slowly, we see the twenty people come over the crest of

the hill. They are all Maggie's family and friends, plus the

old grooms. They are all paired in twos, like a love Noah's ark.

We see others get the news.

INT. CHURCH - DAY

Priest Brian hears about Maggie's wedding.

INT. BAKERY - DAY

Mrs. Trout hears about Maggie's wedding.

INT. NEW YORK BAR - DAY

George, Groom #3, hears about Maggie's wedding.

INT. ELLIE'S OFFICE OR APARTMENT - DAY

Ellie and Fisher hear about Maggie's wedding.

EXT. FIELD - DAY

ANOTHER ANGLE:

Maggie and Ike finally break the kiss. Ike takes her hand and

walks her to two horses. Ike and Maggie, on the two horses, ride

off happily in their wedding clothes. As the group cheers,

Maggie throws bouquet. We see it float in the air.

FADE TO BLACK.

THE END:

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