Stop the Wedding Page #9

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much of a sweet tooth.

Looks like

we're not starting out so well

in the real world, are we?

He's standing firm?

She supported him

when he didn't have

two nickels to rub together.

I'm so sorry!

Our niece is a very

high-powered attorney.

That's not an offer,

Desmond, that's an insult.

Of course.

He's handsome,

charming, a doctor.

Did I mention rich?

Because he is.

He's wealthy.

Very wealthy.

The whole package.

Any smart woman

would grab on

to a guy like that

and hold on

for dear life, right?

He should have

no problem

paying for everything.

Okay, garter, veil,

extra Bobby pins.

Wedding shoes,

that's what we're forgetting.

On the couch.

Anna, why don't you

take a load off

and have some champagne?

We don't have to leave

for at least

another 90 minutes.

And you still need

to get your hair done.

That's true,

but you can't wear

slippers to your wedding.

She could get married

in anything

and still be a vision.

True.

You are the most beautiful

bride I've ever seen.

All right,

I need in on this.

Sorry.

I just wish dad

were here to see this.

Yeah, we all do.

But you're getting

to live your dream.

And it's about time.

You can, too,

you know.

All you have

to do is let go

and give yourself

permission.

True.

Okay, let's finish.

Clay, wait till

you hear this!

What's with

the suitcase?

Oh, I'm leaving

right after the wedding.

It was the only flight

I could get for my trip.

Ah-hah.

Well, I just got off the phone

with my agent.

I've been offered the role

of fearless leader

in "land of the robonauts."

Wait, fearless leader,

Finley Charles?

Yeah, it's going to be

the biggest superhero movie

of the decade.

A whole franchise.

I used to read you

those comics?

Actually,

you bought them for me.

I used to read them to myself,

but yeah,

I remember.

Well, whatever.

Your dad's gonna have

a hot year.

What about belle?

And the ranch and retiring?

Yes, well, there's a lot

to work out,

things to talk about.

This is what you do.

Why can't people

just tell the truth?

Huh? Cards on the table.

What you see is what you get.

Why can't people just be

who they say they are?

What's the matter with you?

Dad, I'm not

going to sit here

and watch you

do that to belle.

Do what?

You haven't

let me finish.

Hey, I can tell you

the whole...

I have experience at this.

I can make it work.

Oh, you have plenty

of experience

at this, dad.

What's wrong, honey?

I don't know.

Everything was fine

with Clay last night,

and then today, it's just been

complete radio silence.

Anna?

I was just getting

my camera from the car

and I bumped into Jake.

Clay's not coming

to the wedding.

Wait, what?

He's gone

to the airport.

The airport?

Do you have any idea why?

I think I might.

He and I were

going to go to Miami

and he must have just

gotten spooked.

Everything was just

moving so fast.

You don't know that.

Maybe he had

an emergency.

He would call or text.

There's no other

explanation.

I don't think

that's it.

We've all seen the way

he looks at you.

I'm going to go

talk to Sean.

Maybe he knows

something about Clay.

I didn't expect

to get this part.

It was a silly fantasy.

A lot of big actors

wanted it, too.

I know.

I just wish

I had belle's blessing.

You need to talk to her, Sean.

You need to find out

what she wants.

I'll tell you

what she wants,

she wants for us

to be living on a ranch,

and the minute she finds out

that I'm taking this movie...

You and your son

are never going to

be satisfied, are you?

Either of you?

Hold on, wait a second.

You don't understand...

No, I don't understand.

Why does nobody

let me finish?

Clay is mad at me.

He thinks I'm going to

hurt belle.

Wait, Clay is mad at you?

I thought he was upset with me.

I'm telling you,

if she doesn't want me

to do this film,

I'm out, I'll drop it.

She is much more

important to me.

Sean, that's beautiful,

but it's your wedding day.

I think you should go

talk to her.

She's an incredible woman.

She might surprise you.

I'll give it a try.

Okay.

He's a good guy, right?

Complicated...

But very good.

Exceptional, even.

Anna...

Please tell me

why Sean is

seeing the bride

before the wedding?

Thank goodness she's not even

in her wedding gown yet.

Everything is fine,

aunt Suzie...

I'm marrying

Finley Charles!

My favorite

fearless leader

in the entire

comic book universe!

What?

Sean got the part.

When we're shooting,

we're staying in hotels

with round-the-clock

room service,

and I don't have to cook.

And when we're not,

we're in Malibu

at our ranch..

Fine compromise.

Oh, it's

the perfect one.

And it's a great

occasion, isn't it?

The only thing

missing is my son.

He's not answering

his phone.

I really

need him here.

I should get

to the airport...

No!

Sean, you need to get

to the ceremony.

You have guests to greet.

I'll go get him.

- You sure?

- I'm sure.

Take my car.

The keys are in it.

- Perfect.

- Go, go, go.

And hurry!

You'd better not

miss my wedding!

I will be there

with time to spare!

All right, you,

let's get you ready, please.

Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen,

for flight 412 to Miami,

we are still waiting

for our aircraft to arrive,

and it's looking like we'll have

a slight delay.

We apologize

for any inconvenience.

Clay?

Clay!

Hey!

I've been looking

for you everywhere.

What are you doing here?

I had to buy a ticket

to get past the security gate,

but I don't know why

you're not taking my calls

or answering

any of my texts,

but I'm here for your dad.

He really wants you there.

Wait a second, they're going

through with the wedding?

They are.

They worked it out,

and you would know that

if you hadn't run away.

Yeah, well,

maybe someone pushed me.

What are you talking about?

I heard you talking

on the phone this morning,

about marrying a rich doctor.

Every woman's dream?

Just grabbing on

and never letting go?

You're just like

the rest of them.

Wow.

That's how little

you think of me?

I was talking about

my client's ex.

But I won't even bother

explaining that to you

because you see the world

through damaged eyes,

and the truth isn't going to

make a difference.

Come to your father's

wedding, Clay,

or don't.

I don't really care

what you do.

She bought a ticket

to come in here

and find you?

Day of flight...

That couldn't have been cheap.

Go get her!

You're right.

Anna, wait up!

Anna!

Just talk to me!

Anna!

What is the matter with you?

Six days.

What?

That's when I knew, too.

On the dance floor,

after six days,

just like my dad with belle.

I tried to ignore it,

but nothing has ever felt

more right to me than you.

Which is

terrifying for me.

Trust is not my strong suit.

I'm a work in progress,

what can I say?

Why didn't you just ask me

if you thought you overheard

something questionable?

Well, you know what they say

about people who assume?

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