ANNA CLARE DEVIN DOC DONALD JAKE MATTI MINISTER PHOTOGRAPHER PRETTY_WAITRESS TJ TOUR_MANAGER


DOC
Push it into bay three!
Arlene, why don’t you go down to
the cafe and get something to warm
your bones, on me? Can’t have you
waiting out in this cold. We’ll get
your car up and running in no time.
DOC
Don’t worry, Mr. Henderson. Your
car should be about done. I got my
best mechanic on it.
DOC
Matti -- status update?
MATTI
Lookin’ good Pop.
DOC
Alright. Start’er up!
DOC
Listen to that beauty purr. I’d
have her pull it round front, but
she’s not old enough for a driver’s
license.
MATTI
Catch!
DOC
Let us know if there’s anything
else we can do for ya.
DOC
Now Matti, get goin’. Can’t be late
for school.
DOC
That’s my girl.
MATTI
Raise the voltage two point five
percent.
MATTI
The weight distribution is off
balance. Update the log for--
MATTI
Alright, I’m calling it. Time of
death? 1:15.
Looks like we worked overtime
again. We should’ve seen if we
could get this thing to make
smoothies then at least we’d have
lunch.
DONALD
Can I get everyone’s attention?
I’ve got some exciting news.
A position has opened up on the
design team.
DONALD
Now, I know this is something you
all want, but there was one person
who instantly came to mind.
DONALD
I think you all can agree that when
you consider work ethic,
performance --
DONALD
Not to mention the best short stop
on the company softball team.
MATTI
No... not --
DONALD
Brendan!
DONALD
Alright. Congrats, Brendan! We are
going to miss you. So sad. So, so
sad to see you go.
MATTI
Donald.
DONALD
Mattilynn. What’s up?
MATTI
Why did Brendan get the promotion
instead of me?
DONALD
Well--
MATTI
I have the highest QC numbers this
department has ever seen, and he--
DONALD
--is terrible.
MATTI
What?
DONALD
But promoting him is so much easier
than firing him. Now he’s not my
problem anymore. And he’ll stop
bringing down the department.
MATTI
I only took this job because you
told me in my interview that it was
a stepping stone, that eventually
I’d get the chance not just to
product test but to design.
DONALD
I remember.
MATTI
I’ve saved this company millions of
dollars from potential recalls and
lawsuits. I could easily get a
higher paying job somewhere else.
DONALD
Listen, when you get back from your
vacation we’ll discuss it.
MATTI
When I get back it has to be more
than just a discussion. If you
don’t have an offer for me, I’ll
have to look for a job at our
competition.
DONALD
I hear you.
MATTI
Good.
MATTI
Hello?
CLARE
Hey! How’s my favorite sister?
MATTI
Very funny, I’m your only sister.
How’s my favorite bride to be?
CLARE
Good! Things are just a little all
over the place. Wedding planning is
hard. But I’m so excited to see
you.
MATTI
Me too. We fly out tomorrow night.
CLARE
I can finally meet the famous
Devin. Put a face to a name.
MATTI
And it’s such a handsome face.
CLARE
It better be. My expectations are
very high. Dad’s excited too since
we’ve heard such great things about
him.
MATTI
Trust me, he will exceed all
expectations.
CLARE
Yes. See you guys tomorrow! Eee!
Oh! And as maid of honor you have
to help me write my vows. I’m
struggling.
MATTI
Okay, I will. Love you. Bye.
CLARE
Love you. Bye.
MATTI
I’m glad we could do this. We’ve
both been working too hard.
DEVIN
We’re having a setback with one of
the investors, and now some of the
others are threatening to pull out.
MATTI
That sounds tough. But you always
know what to do.
DEVIN
Yeah, I’m not worried. I’ve worked
my way out of much worse places.
MATTI
That’s why you’re the youngest Ceo
to ever run the company. Written up
in all the trades.
DEVIN
It’s nothing.
MATTI
My day at work was --
PRETTY WAITRESS
Hi Mr. Smith. So good to see you
again.
DEVIN
Thanks.
PRETTY WAITRESS
We saved you the best table in the
restaurant for your special night.
DEVIN
I see that, it’s lovely.
PRETTY WAITRESS
And here’s some complimentary
champagne. Do you know what you’d
like to order?
DEVIN
Yes, we’d like to order two steaks,
medium rare, and bring out the
calamari, it’s the best in town.
Sound good, Sweetheart?
MATTI
Are you excited to meet my family
tomorrow?
DEVIN
Of course I’m excited to meet them.
If they’re related to you, they
have to be pretty special huh? It
just won’t be tomorrow...
MATTI
What do you mean? We’ve had these
plans for months.
DEVIN
I know, and I’m so sorry. I promise
I’ll make it up to you, but I
really need to be here right now.
MATTI
But it’s my sister’s wedding. They
made special arrangements for us.
DEVIN
Give me your hand.
DEVIN
It’s just bad timing. It wouldn’t
be good for the company if I was
out of the city. I have to
prioritize this so that we can have
a great future together, right?
MATTI
Yeah. You’re right. I understand.
MATTI
Clare?
MATTI
Hello?
MATTI
Knock, knock.
CLARE
Matti! I didn’t even hear you come
in, sorry!
CLARE
I’m so glad you’re here. I feel
like I haven’t seen you in forever.
MATTI
I know, me too. I’ve just been
totally swamped.
CLARE
Working your little heart out.
MATTI
What I do best.
MATTI
You have a seating chart for the
wedding?
CLARE
Yeah.
MATTI
What happened to my hippy sister
who’s all about spontaneity and
throwing caution to the wind?
CLARE
Planning a wedding has changed me.
MATTI
Bridezilla status?
CLARE
Not yet, but I can feel the
transformation slowly taking hold.
MATTI
How’s it all going?
CLARE
It’s fine, but I feel like Tj isn’t
involved enough. Just kind of
distant lately.
MATTI
I’m sure it’s nothing. Just the
usual pre-wedding stress, right?
CLARE
I guess. Anyway, where’s Devin?
MATTI
Umm...
CLARE
What?
Off Matti’s embarrassed look...
CLARE
I’m sorry he can’t come. You must
be really disappointed.
MATTI
I’m sad you don’t get to meet him,
but at this point in his career
work has to come first.
CLARE
I understand. I just hope he makes
you a priority sometimes too...
MATTI
Oh he does. Trust me he’s the
kindest, sweetest, most romantic
guy I’ve ever met. And on top of
that he’s smart, established,
handsome... He’s got everything I
ever wanted. I look up to him. I
really do.
CLARE
You deserve all of that. You’re a
total catch. Any guy who doesn’t
see that is crazy.
MATTI
Thanks, sweetie. Hey, where’s Dad?
CLARE
Probably at the shop. I’d give you
a ride into town, but I’m not
supposed to meet Tj for a couple of
hours.
MATTI
I’ll just cab it.
CLARE
I’d say you could take mom’s old
truck, but dad sold it. Can you
believe it? We used to have so much
fun driving that, remember?
MATTI
Thing wouldn’t start anyway. It’s
been years since the engine’s even
been turned on. Probably good he
got rid of it.
CLARE
You were the only one who could
ever get it to start.
MATTI
You loved that truck.
CLARE
We loved it.
MATTI
See you in a few?
CLARE
I’ll be here.
MATTI
Start ’er up!
JAKE
Owwww!
MATTI
Oh! I’m sorry, I thought --
MATTI
Sorry, I hope you’re okay. I
thought you were --
I’m just looking for my Dad.
JAKE
Yeah. You’re Matti Dupree... Doc’s
daughter.
MATTI
Want some ice?
Jake’s in pain but tries to act tough.
JAKE
Huh? No. Nah, I’m fine. You
remember me?
MATTI
(struggling)
Umm...
JAKE
Jake Henderson... Mr. Henderson’s
son. From over in Leaverton.
MATTI
Oh yeah! Your dad came to the shop
all the time. He was always having
trouble with his car.
JAKE
So much so that I decided to learn
how to fix them.
MATTI
How long have you been a grease
monkey?
JAKE
Been a wrench head since high
school.
MATTI
Oh yeah? How’d you get into it?
JAKE
I came and worked at the shop here
a couple times when your dad needed
a hand. I love how the inside of a
car is like a giant puzzle and you
find what’s not working and you fix
it. I guess I just love fixing
things in general. It’s the
simplest most rewarding thing,
don’t you think?
MATTI
Yeah... Did you say you worked at
the shop? I don’t think...
JAKE
After college I moved around quite
a bit. I wanted to learn the
business from the ground up before
taking over my own shop.
MATTI
You must be really good by now.
JAKE
Your dad says I’m almost better
than you.
MATTI
I’m a product engineer now. It’s
been years since I’ve done any
repairs, so you’d better be better
than me.
JAKE
I don’t know... you’re kind of a
legend around here. Matti Dupree:
fixing carbeurators before she
could drive. I know I’m impressed.
MATTI
I better go find my dad.
JAKE
Yeah, we’ll have plenty of time to
catch up with all the wedding
festivities.
MATTI
Oh, you’re going to the wedding?
JAKE
Going? I’m the best man. Best man
and maid of honor right here.
JAKE
See you tonight.
MATTI
Tonight?
JAKE
Yeah, dinner. Your dad invited me.
MATTI
Oh. Okay... well, see you then.
TJ
We’re going to have to move the
council meeting to Thursday.
--no, it is not because he wants to
play golf instead.
TJ
Alright, I’ll put it in the books.
You have a good day, sir. Bye.
Sorry honey, the council meeting
starts in less than an hour and if
I don’t set out the materials for
the new roadwork budget, the Mayor
will never forgive me.
CLARE
An Executive Assistant’s work is
never done.
TJ
Now, where were we?
CLARE
We were putting the Dryers at table
four.
TJ
We can’t. They’re Democrats, and my
aunt and uncle are staunch
Republicans.
TJ
They’ll get into a political debate
which will spill over to table two,
where my boss is sitting. Then the
next thing you know, someone will
find out he’s the Mayor and try to
talk their way out of a parking
ticket.
TJ
What? It’s happened before.
CLARE
He’s the Mayor. People are always
going to complain to him about
something.
TJ
That’s true. Why do we even need a
seating chart?
You were the one who said we should
just let everyone sit where they
want.
CLARE
I was wrong. If you were a little
more involved you’d see how hard it
is.
TJ
I thought this was the bride’s
day... I can definitely get more
involved. I was just giving you
space so you could do what you
wanted.
CLARE
I don’t even know what I want.
TJ
Everything’s going to be fine.
It’s a wedding! You know, a joyous
union between two people who love
each other?
CLARE
I hope you’re right. I’m just
nervous. And I didn’t think so many
people would RSVP yes and now that
it’s getting so big, we might need
to readjust the budget and it’s
happening so soon and-- and--
TJ
Breathe. We’ll take a closer look
at the budget and it’ll all sort
itself out.
CLARE
This is why I love you. You always
know the right thing to say to make
me feel better.
CLARE
How about this? We’ll put anyone
who might start an argument at
table six... which is directly in
front of the band. It’ll be so loud
they won’t even be able to hear
each other talk.
TJ
Then put my entire family at table
six.
CLARE
Yeah. That sounds right.
DOC
Matti!
Welcome home, sweetie.
MATTI
Hey Dad.
MATTI
Ran into Jake. I was surprised you
weren’t in your old grease-covered
overalls next to him.
DOC
Jake’s lead mechanic now and I’m
grooming him to take over the shop.
I’m just overseeing things til he’s
ready to run the whole shebang.
MATTI
Really?
DOC
Yeah... I’m ready to have some time
off.
MATTI
I had no idea.
Want to get a drink next door? It’s
on Jake...
DOC
Isn’t he great?
DOC
It’s not the same around here
without you.
MATTI
Dad, you and mom were the ones who
pushed me to get an education. You
can’t complain now that I’m out in
the world.
DOC
You’re right. I just miss you.
MATTI
How’s Clare doing? I’m not used to
seeing her so stressed out. She’s
always been the carefree one.
DOC
I don’t know. I’m not much of a
wedding planner, so she’s been
shouldering all of it.
MATTI
Madoc Dupree... Not much of a
wedding planner? Shocker.
DOC
I think she feels like she’s on her
own with this. Your mother... she
would have been great at it...
MATTI
Don’t worry, Dad. That’s why I’m
here. I’m on it.
JAKE
Can we help?
CLARE
You’re sweet, but ol’ Doc and I got
it covered.
MATTI
I can’t remember the last time I
had home-made corn bread. It’s so
good.
DOC
Yeah we haven’t had any since --
Tuesday?
MATTI
Sure, rub it in.
CLARE
Hey, if you lived closer, I’d make
it for ya all the time.
MATTI
I know.
DOC
You could also learn how to cook.
TJ
Clare could show you... She makes a
mean ratatouille.
CLARE
What? I’ve never made that...
TJ
I know. I just like the word.
MATTI
I spend all day experimenting in
the lab. The last thing I want to
do is come home and experiment in
the kitchen.
DOC
Then you better marry someone who
does. Cook, I mean.
CLARE
Dad.
DOC
Sorry. I didn’t mean to bring up --
MATTI
It’s fine.
My boyfriend was supposed to come
this week to meet everyone and be
my date to the wedding.
JAKE
Boyfriend?
MATTI
Yeah. He’s great.
JAKE
Why isn’t he here?
MATTI
He just has a lot on his plate
right now. He’s the ceo of a tech
company and...
JAKE
Shame that he’s missing the
wedding.
CLARE
Oh, that’s okay. We still haven’t
finalized the seating arrangements.
No biggie.
TJ
Plus this just means more time for
the two of you to get acquainted
and do maid of honor, best man
stuff together... right?
CLARE
That’s right.
DOC
You two will have lots of fun.
Were we expecting someone?
CLARE
I’ll get it.
CLARE
It’s for you. From Devin.
CLARE
What’s it say??
MATTI
Nothing. Just that he’s thinking of
me.
MATTI
Hey, it’s me. Thank you so much for
the flowers. They’re beautiful. I
know you’re probably still at the
office. It’s so weird being back
home... Apparently I have to do all
these wedding activities with the
best man, and he’s just way too
enthusiastic...
I shouldn’t be unloading on you.
You’ve got enough to think about.
Anyway, call me back if you get a
spare moment. Good luck at work,
even though I know you don’t need
it. Love you.
CLARE
My dad can’t afford all this.
TJ
How did it get so out of hand?
CLARE
Weddings are expensive, Tj.
TJ
But that’s why we set a budget. Why
didn’t you tell me it was this bad?
CLARE
Maybe I was in denial, I don’t
know. And you kept inviting people
even after we sent the invitations
out... didn’t you think that’d
effect the budget?
TJ
Clare, they’re important contacts.
People I met through the mayor...
what am I supposed to do?
CLARE
I get it... but how are we going to
pay for all this?
CLARE
I guess I can try to do a
promotional thing at the art
studio. But that’ll barely make a
dent.
TJ
We’re just going to have to cut
back. You’re so crafty and
artistic, maybe we could work
together and make some things
instead of paying people to do it.
CLARE
Yeah I guess. There’s just a lot
left...
TJ
It might not be the kind of wedding
you see on Tv, but it’ll still be
great. Let’s just keep brainstorming.
We’ll figure it out,
okay?
CLARE
Okay.
MATTI
Where are the guests going to
enter?
CLARE
From the east side. That will give
the best view of the sunset.
MATTI
Okay, got it.
CLARE
Here’s a light sketch of how I
imagined it to look.
MATTI
A light sketch? That belongs in a
museum.
CLARE
All my creative energy is going
towards the wedding.
MATTI
How’s the studio?
CLARE
I haven’t been teaching many
classes... I’ve just been
overwhelmed with all of this.
MATTI
Clare, the studio is your life.
You’ve got to take some time for
yourself. Try to enjoy the process
and not make it work.
CLARE
The dance floor will be here in the
center, with tables on both sides.
MATTI
Okay.
CLARE
And the band will be on a stage,
which we’ll have to set up over
there.
CLARE
What’d ya think?
MATTI
Sounds great. Seems like you’ve got
it all figured out.
MATTI
What? What’s wrong?
CLARE
Nothing.
MATTI
You can tell me.
CLARE
Okay. Promise not to tell Dad?
MATTI
Are these estimates for the
wedding?
CLARE
Yeah, the ones I haven’t shown Dad.
MATTI
He can’t afford all this.
CLARE
I know. That’s why I haven’t shown
him... but I’m losing time and I
haven’t made reservations,
because...
MATTI
You haven’t gotten flowers yet...
or booked a caterer?
MATTI
What are you going to do?
CLARE
I don’t know. I guess I don’t need
a big wedding. We can just go to
the courthouse and have a small
potluck in the backyard or --
MATTI
No. I’ve seen how much work you’ve
put into this. We just have to
problem solve.
TJ
I needed this.
JAKE
Always good to have some peace and
quiet.
TJ
Yeah, things have gotten a bit
crazy with the wedding coming up.
JAKE
It’s happening so soon. Right
around the corner.
TJ
Don’t remind me.
JAKE
Are you having second thoughts?
TJ
No, no. Nothing like that. It’s
just a lot of stress. And Clare
went over our budget and we have to
make it work and time’s running
out. Plus the mayor’s schedule is
packed right now... Just have a lot
on my plate.
JAKE
Let me help. It’s kind of my job as
best man.
TJ
Is it? I just thought your only job
was to tell an embarrassing toast
at the reception.
JAKE
Well yeah, that too. Don’t you
worry about that... have some great
stories up my sleeve.
TJ
Believe me, that’s what I’m worried
about.
MATTI
I can’t believe Clare actually
believed you would sell this.
DOC
She’s so consumed with the wedding
she wouldn’t notice if the house
burnt down and she was in it.
Now you sure you can fix this up
yourself? Hasn’t it been awhile
since you worked on a car?
MATTI
Well, I have to look at it, go
through the fundamentals, figure
out why the engine won’t start...
you know the drill.
DOC
I sure do.
MATTI
I thought you were only doing
administrative stuff now.
DOC
I am. Hang on, let’s get you some
help.
MATTI
Dad, I don’t need his help. I can
do it on my--
DOC
Jake! Jake!
JAKE
What’s up... Doc?
Sorry. Couldn’t help myself.
DOC
Matti could use a hand getting this
old beauty back up and running
again. I’ll leave you two to get to
work.
JAKE
I’ll grab you a toolkit.
MATTI
Thanks.
JAKE
So... things are... uh... Are
things going well with the wedding
planning on your end?
MATTI
Yeah... there have been a few
hiccups here and there but they
seem to be managing... why? What
about on your end?
JAKE
Yeah, yeah. Same.
MATTI
He told you, didn’t he?
JAKE
Money problems... Yeah.
MATTI
Yeah.
JAKE
We have to do something.
MATTI
We?
JAKE
Yeah, us. The maid of honor and
best man.
MATTI
You take the job seriously.
JAKE
Clare and Tj are my best friends
and they deserve an amazing
celebration.
MATTI
I did have one idea: Dad’s done a
lot to help people in this town
over the years so...
JAKE
...maybe it’s time to cash in some
favors?
MATTI
Exactly.
JAKE
I want to help. You only know the
people who helped your dad when you
were a kid... I know the new
people. I think you kinda need me.
MATTI
Fair enough. But I have to swear
you to silence.
MATTI
This place is just how I
remembered.
JAKE
I’ve never been in here.
MATTI
You’ve never gotten a girl flowers?
JAKE
Of course I have, but my mom has a
garden out back so I usually stop
by her place and she helps me pick
the best ones. She likes doing it.
JAKE
What?
MATTI
Nothing.
JAKE
What kind do you like?
MATTI
For Clare’s wedding?
JAKE
No... which would you want at your
wedding?
To Devin... I assume...
MATTI
I guess I like sunflowers. There’s
something always so cheerful about
them. What about you?
JAKE
For my future wedding?
MATTI
Yeah.
JAKE
I’d have to say cacti.
MATTI
What?
JAKE
Succulents are the best. They live
for a really long time and don’t
require much work... like the kind
of relationship I’d want with my
future wife. A long lasting love
that just feels right.
MATTI
No matter how much you love
someone, relationships always take
work.
JAKE
Yeah, but I think when you’re with
your match, it doesn’t feel like
work.
What, don’t like my cactus analogy?
MATTI
I think I’ll take care of the
floral arrangements, if you don’t
mind. Otherwise we’ll end up with a
pretty strange looking wedding.
JAKE
Yes, ma’am.
ANNA
Mattilyn! It’s so good to see you.
Back in town for the wedding?
MATTI
Yes.
ANNA
So exciting isn’t it? Little
Clare’s all grown up. And is this
the boyfriend your dad’s told me so
much about?
MATTI
Him? No.
JAKE
Me? No.
ANNA
Oh, you just looked -- I’m Anna.
JAKE
Jake. I’m Tj’s best man.
ANNA
Isn’t that great! So you two’ll be
walking down the aisle together?
MATTI
We haven’t ironed out all the
details yet.
ANNA
What can I do for you?
MATTI
I was hoping to ask for a favor
since you’re an old friend of
dad’s.
ANNA
Of course. Back when I just opened
the shop he would fix my old
delivery van every time it broke
down.
And now, thanks to good people like
your dad, well, business is
blooming.
So how can I help?
PHOTOGRAPHER
Okay, why don’t you two change into
your next outfit?
JAKE
Hey Dewey, how you doin’?
PHOTOGRAPHER
Hey... ?
JAKE
Jake from...
PHOTOGRAPHER
Oh, right from the auto shop. How
are you? What’s up?
JAKE
...remember that time you were in a
pinch and Doc lent you those old
cars for that fashion shoot?
PHOTOGRAPHER
Yeah. The editorial came out great.
JAKE
Glad to hear it. Well, something’s
come up and we were hoping you
could cut us a deal on...
PHOTOGRAPHER
You want me to cut a deal for Madoc
Dupree? Are you kidding me?
MATTI
Just forget he asked... Come on,
Jake.
PHOTOGRAPHER
I’m joking! How can I help?
CLARE
This is “Bride on a Budget.” There
are a couple suggestions in here on
ways to cut down.
TJ
Let me see... Bake your own wedding
cake. Find a good tailor and copy a
designer dress. Have a friend take
the photos. Hmm, I think the best
one is...
TJ
Baking our own cake.
CLARE
Have a friend take the
photos.
CLARE
Who’s gonna bake the cake? I don’t
know how to bake a cake! We have so
many guests... that’s a lot of
pressure, plus it’d have to be
huge...
TJ
We could make cupcakes... or buy
some from the store. That might be
an easy option.
CLARE
I really wanted to have that
classic photo of us cutting the
cake.
TJ
That’s so traditional.
CLARE
Sometimes I like traditional.
TJ
Since when? I’m just worried the
photos might not turn out that
great if we have a friend taking
them...
CLARE
I’m starting to feel like we’re not
on the same page.
TJ
I just think we can have our cake
and eat it too. Get it?
CLARE
Tj, this isn’t a time for lame
jokes.
TJ
But you love my lame jokes. They
always make you feel better. When
did you become the serious one?
CLARE
I don’t know.
JAKE
So how’d I do?
MATTI
You did great.
JAKE
You needed me. Come on, admit it.
MATTI
I did. And I really do appreciate
it. You didn’t have to do all that.
JAKE
It was nothing. So what else is
left?
MATTI
Looks like we just need the band.
And I have an idea where we might
find one.
CLARE
I owe you big time. I can’t thank
you enough.
MATTI
Don’t thank me... it’s all because
dad’s the nicest person ever. I
kind of forgot how well-respected
he is here.
CLARE
Cheers to having the best Dad in
the world.
CLARE
Just you? Where’s Jake?
TJ
Sorry to disappoint.
CLARE
Oh, stop.
TJ
I invited Jake, but I guess he had
a date tonight or something.
CLARE
Poor guy.
MATTI
What? Why poor guy?
CLARE
He just can’t seem to meet the
right girl.
MATTI
That’s kind of funny considering
the relationship advice he gave me
earlier.
CLARE
It’s not funny, Matti! He’s a great
guy.
He brings freshly picked roses from
his mother’s garden to like every
date. How sweet is that?
TJ
I don’t think the man wants you
sharing his secrets!
MATTI
No, it’s okay. He told me.
TJ
Oh yeah? You guys hang out today or
something?
MATTI
Yeah, we just wanted to help out.
TJ
I don’t believe this...
MATTI
No, no, it wasn’t a big deal--
TJ
...he’s here! Turn around.
CLARE
Uh-oh. He still has the flowers...
TJ
Maybe the girl didn’t show.
CLARE
He must be so sad. Matti go ask him
to dance.
MATTI
What? No. I have a boyfriend.
CLARE
So what? Just one harmless,
friendly dance to cheer up Tj’s
best man...
TJ
He’s definitely having a bad night.
CLARE
Come on, we’re gonna dance then.
This band is awesome.
CLARE
Hi Jake, bye Jake. I’m forcing Tj
to dance with me.
TJ
Gotta listen to my future wife.
JAKE
Go for it.
MATTI
Rough night?
JAKE
What? Oh -- these?
MATTI
Yeah.
JAKE
Got stood up.
MATTI
I’m sorry. Who was she?
JAKE
Just a girl I met online. It’s not
a big deal. Happens all the time
with these dating sites.
MATTI
Are you okay?
JAKE
Oh yeah, it’s just hard to meet the
right person.
MATTI
Want to dance?
JAKE
Seriously? Don’t you think Devin
would mind?
MATTI
No. He never gets jealous. He’d be
happy I was trying to cheer you up,
now come on.
MATTI
This feels weird.
JAKE
Oh sorry, we don’t have to--
MATTI
No, not this. I mean being in the
bar. I keep feeling like I’m going
to get dragged out any minute.
JAKE
Why? Did you do something I should
know about? Are you on the lam?
MATTI
No. I’m talking about when I was a
teenager. Some of us used to try to
sneak in here. And here I am, grownup...
and I don’t know... it just
feels wrong somehow.
JAKE
Fixing cars, sneaking into bars...
who are you Mattilynn Dupree?
MATTI
Oh yeah, I’m a big mystery.
JAKE
Wait... all of that just rhymed.
Fixing cars, sneaking into bars,
Mattilynn Dupree, big mystery.
MATTI
What are you doing?
JAKE
That clearly warrants a high five.
MATTI
Okay, I take it back. This is
weird, after all.
MATTI
Not much of a mystery though...
just a normal girl. Pretty boring
actually.
JAKE
I don’t think that’s true at all.
MATTI
Want to go outside? I need some
fresh air.
JAKE
Sure.
TOUR MANAGER
I don’t know what to do. They gotta
be at another gig across town later
tonight.
JAKE
Hey sir. What seems to be the
problem? Got the best auto mechanic
in town at your service.
TOUR MANAGER
I’m not sure... I don’t know
anything about cars... can you take
a look?
JAKE
Who me? Oh... I was talking about
her.
She’s the best auto mechanic in
town.
TOUR MANAGER
Good one.
JAKE
No, really.
MATTI
I know. Looks can be deceiving,
right?
TOUR MANAGER
Oh sorry... would you mind taking a
look for us?
MATTI
I don’t know. Jake’s a great
mechanic too. Jake... help the guy
out huh?
JAKE
Come on... I know you’re dying to
get under that hood and figure out
what’s wrong.
MATTI
No I’m not. Besides, I’m out of
practice. I wouldn’t know where to
start.
JAKE
Have a little faith in yourself.
You’re Matti Dupree! And you’re
working on the truck...
MATTI
That’s different. I can take my
time. Besides I don’t want to ruin
my clothes.
JAKE
Really? I know that’s not the
reason. Come on.
MATTI
I appreciate what you’re doing, but
no. Devin and I are supposed to
Skype before midnight.
JAKE
Totally understand.
Let me see what I can do.
TOUR MANAGER
Thank you. You’re a life saver.
CLARE
Sorry for being weird earlier.
TJ
That’s okay. Sorry if I was being
weird or...
CLARE
No, no, you weren’t.
Great band, huh?
TJ
Yeah. This might be your last dance
as Ms. Dupree... soon you’ll be
Mrs. Reynolds.
CLARE
What?
I’m not taking your last name.
TJ
Oh. Okay, why not?
CLARE
I thought we talked about this.
TJ
No, I think I’d remember.
CLARE
I don’t think my identity or who I
am should change just because we
are getting married.
TJ
That’s not the point of a name
change. The point is to show that
you are a union... partners... a
team... and eventually a family. I
can’t believe you think you could
lose your identity by marrying me.
CLARE
No, not by marrying you... just by
changing my name... what it stands
for.
TJ
I’m confused. You want a
traditional wedding, with a
traditional cake, and where the
bride’s family pays for everything,
but you don’t want to take my last
name?
CLARE
Look, I didn’t think I believed in
marriage until I met you. You’re
not like any other guy I’ve ever
met. I want to be married to you. I
just not sure I want to be married
to your name. Okay?
TJ
Alright, whatever makes you happy.
CLARE
Thank you. Are we okay?
TJ
Of course. I love you, Clare. I
always want to be supportive of
you. If you want to keep your last
name, then I want that too.
CLARE
Thanks.
TJ
Clare Reynolds does sort of sound
like a movie star name though...
JAKE
You guys ready to go?
CLARE
Yeah.
TJ
What happened to you?
JAKE
Some guy was having car trouble.
TJ
Jake Man to the rescue!
JAKE
Nah... it’s actually gonna take a
little bit more time, but I didn’t
want Matti to wait out in the cold
anymore. She’s tired.
CLARE
Aw. That’s so sweet.
TJ
He’s my little sweetheart.
CLARE
Where is she?
CLARE
Is this your handiwork Jake?
JAKE
Just some light encouragement.
MATTI
Okay, try it now.
TOUR MANAGER
Awesome. Thank you!
MATTI
And take it easy on the
downshifting. Brake pads are a lot
cheaper than a new transmission.
TOUR MANAGER
Definitely will.
JAKE
I thought you said you were rusty.
TOUR MANAGER
How much do I owe you?
MATTI
Nothing. If your band will play my
sister’s wedding next weekend.
TOUR MANAGER
I think we got ourselves a deal.
CLARE
And then you tie the card to the
handle with a little twine--
CLARE
And done.
MATTI
Super cute.
How many do we need to make?
CLARE
Like... fifty...
MATTI
No! Don’t make me do it!
CLARE
It’ll be okay. I promise.
MATTI
It’s been a while since I stayed
out that late. I usually just go
straight home after work... and do
more work. Right now I’m trying to
figure out the maximum degree of
torque before an engine turns its
combustible elements like fuel into
environmentally harmful--
CLARE
Enough with the engineer talk,
please I surrender. I’m just happy
if you’re happy.
Don’t you think Jake’s kinda cool,
though?
MATTI
Yeah. He seems like a perfectly
decent guy.
MATTI
What?
How many times do I have to remind
you people that I have a very
serious boyfriend.
CLARE
I’ll believe it when I see it.
MATTI
Excuse me?
CLARE
I’ve never met him. How do I even
know he’s real?
MATTI
Oh, hush. You’ll meet him. I
promise.
CLARE
All I know is... Devin isn’t here,
but Jake is.
MATTI
Even if Devin and I weren’t
together... Jake and I... no. Just
no.
CLARE
Why?
Just humor me.
MATTI
For one thing... we’re very
different.
CLARE
Tj and I are like polar opposites
and it works great. Besides I think
you and Jake have more in common
than you might care to admit.
MATTI
He’s a local guy... I’m a city
girl.
CLARE
Tj’s a local guy...
MATTI
I know, and that’s fine for you,
because you live here and you like
living here, but the last thing I
want is a long distance
relationship.
CLARE
Like... where the person is never
there for you and you never see
him...?
MATTI
Why are you giving me such a hard
time about this?
CLARE
I guess because it’s my only
wedding and I want to see him here
supporting you and becoming part of
the family.
MATTI
Clare, the wedding’s important,
it’s huge. But not everything is
about you. Devin has a life beyond
all this.
CLARE
You’re right. I’m sorry. Forget it.
Let’s finish these lanterns...
MATTI
I can’t.
CLARE
Why?
MATTI
My hands are tied. I cannot execute
your evil plan.
JAKE
Want to see the inside of the car?
...here is where the anti-freeze
and coolant goes... that’s what
helps the air conditioner, to keep
you nice and cool when it’s hot
out. This is the oil, which
lubricates the engine. Kind of like
how when you drink water you can
scream really loudly.
DOC
We a school now too, not just a
body shop?
JAKE
I think this kid has the bug.
DOC
The one you had?
JAKE
Yeah. I can spot it from a mile
away.
CLARE
You sure you don’t want to come
with?
MATTI
No, you enjoy. I’m just gonna hang
around the house.
CLARE
Okay.
MATTI
I’m really glad you’re going back
into the studio. You need this. And
I’m sure your students miss you!
CLARE
Yeah, it’ll be nice to just play
for a couple hours. We’re going to
turn toilet paper rolls into floral
wall art.
MATTI
I’m having a hard time envisioning
that, but I trust you. You always
have the most innovative
assignments.
CLARE
Yeah. I do, don’t I? Love you.
MATTI
Love you too.
DOC
How you feeling about the takeover?
Everything good?
JAKE
Yeah. I worry about you though.
You’ve been living under a car...
Get it? Like living under a rock...
DOC
Yeah, I get it. Just wasn’t funny.
JAKE
I thought telling corny jokes was
part of the job description.
DOC
That’s why I hired you.
The phone rings. Doc picks up.
DOC
Dupree Auto Shop.
Oh hey Honey.
Uh huh. You got it.
He hangs up. Smiles at Jake.
DOC
Matti’s on her way over. She’s
ready for your help.
MATTI
Thanks.
JAKE
Not a problem. Happy to be here.
What made you change your mind?
MATTI
The tour bus. You did a slow job on
purpose. You wanted me to finish
it.
JAKE
Was it that obvious?
MATTI
Not until I got under the hood.
JAKE
Well it worked didn’t it? Got you
to trust your instincts again?
MATTI
I guess so. You’re a good mechanic,
and this is definitely a two person
job.
JAKE
Yeah. Now that we’ve got a better
angle... looks pretty bad. Worse
than I thought.
MATTI
The timing chain is shot. Can’t
risk having a valve hit the piston.
Jake coughs.
JAKE
And it’s super dusty.
What? It is. It’ll take hours to
fix.
MATTI
I’ll get some fuel.
Want anything?
JAKE
Make mine unleaded.
MATTI
Decaf, seriously? What’s the point?
You might as well just drink
chocolate milk.
JAKE
Actually that sounds awesome. I’ll
have chocolate milk.
MATTI
Can I get a large drip, a double
shot americano...
... And a chocolate milk.
MATTI
Actually... can you put the
chocolate milk in a kiddie cup?
MATTI
You done?
MATTI
Stop slurpin’ and let’s get to
workin’. Grab your ratchet.
DOC
Clare! What are you doing here?
CLARE
Just finished my class, thought I’d
stop by with some lunch. I brought
some for Jake, too.
DOC
That’s nice of you. But you know
what? He’s really in a groove, he
doesn’t want any disruptions.
CLARE
Okay. I’ll just leave these then.
DOC
You know what... I think we should
take a nice father/daughter walk.
Maybe down by the river. That sound
good? Last chance before the
wedding.
CLARE
Right now? Don’t you have to work?
DOC
That’s the great thing about semiretirement.
Get to relish these
moments. Can’t take them for
granted.
CLARE
Dad...
CLARE
That’s so sweet. Let’s do it.
DOC
So... tell me how’re things goin’
with the wedding...
CLARE
Oh good, I guess... I don’t know...
MATTI
I guess that’s good for today. I
might need to read up on it... see
why it’s not working.
JAKE
Yeah, or we could just take it
apart again and try to put it back
together. You know... have some
fun.
MATTI
You just make work decisions, based
on what’s “fun”?
JAKE
Pretty much. Seems to be working so
far. We have more loyalty clients
and more referrals than we’ve ever
had. I think it’s because people
can sense our passion.
How about you?
MATTI
What about me?
JAKE
Do you enjoy your work? You haven’t
said much about it.
MATTI
Well, it’s different.
JAKE
How so?
MATTI
I’m on a structured path that
provides long-term stability.
JAKE
What do you mean? Like hate what
you do now so you can enjoy the
rewards later, type thing?
MATTI
No... like sacrifice some things to
gain other, better, more important
things.
JAKE
Ohh. I see.
They start cleaning up the work area.
JAKE
I just think you should be working
on cars. You obviously love it.
MATTI
I’m just not that interested in new
cars. I love these old trucks, they
have so much history and character.
The newer ones... they just don’t
challenge me.
JAKE
So why not work on changing that?
Maybe there’s some way you could
bring the old cars back...
Matti turns away. She doesn’t want to discuss it.
MATTI
How ‘bout you? Are you doing what
you love?
JAKE
Don’t change the subject. Since
when has something not being easy
stopped somebody like you? And if
you love doing it, it’ll all be
worth it.
MATTI
You have a little...
DEVIN
Matti?
MATTI
Devin! What are you doing here?
DEVIN
We’re putting together the
materials for the prospectus so I
could afford to take a few days.
Plus I got your voicemail about
overly enthusiastic best man. You
sounded miserable so I had to come
rescue you.
MATTI
I’m so glad to see you.
DEVIN
I love you and I want to hug you,
but the suit.
MATTI
Oh, of course, yeah.
JAKE
Hi, Jake Henderson.
MATTI
Let’s go find my dad. He’ll be
thrilled to finally meet you.
Jake, a bit heartbroken (but hiding it, of course) watches
DEVIN
Nice to meet you, Jack.
JAKE
It’s Jake.
DEVIN
Right.
MATTI
-- You good to finish the clean up?
I normally wouldn’t --
JAKE
Yeah, it’s fine.
MATTI
Thanks.
JAKE
Bye Matti.
DEVIN
What were you doing back there?
MATTI
Just trying to repair my mom’s old
truck.
DEVIN
I didn’t know you were... into
that...
MATTI
I told you I used to work at my
dad’s shop.
DEVIN
I just assumed you meant behind the
register or something...
MATTI
No. This is where my interest in
engineering started.
DEVIN
Humble beginnings.
MATTI
Yeah, I guess you could say that. A
lot of the most influential people
came from humble beginnings.
DEVIN
That’s true. I know I’m lucky to
come from a privileged background.
MATTI
Well, there’s privileges to growing
up here and leading this kind of
life too... Anyway, how does a home
cooked meal sound?
DEVIN
No good restaurants around here?
MATTI
Yeah, there are, but my family
likes to cook dinner together.
DEVIN
That’s adorable.
DEVIN
... I couldn’t decide, so I studied
at Cambridge and Oxford and double
majored at both schools, so I
actually have two undergraduate
degrees.
DOC
Impressive.
JAKE
Do you really need two? One was
enough to get me in whatever door I
was knocking on.
DEVIN
I believe that in order to really
succeed in anything you do, you
have to stand out.
JAKE
I don’t know... experience is good,
but people don’t hire a piece of
paper, you know? Being a good,
reliable person... that’s a feat in
itself, wouldn’t you say?
DEVIN
Of course, but don’t let my resume
fool you Doc... I still know my way
around a car.
DOC
Really?
DEVIN
Yeah, I took an introduction to
mechanics class during my spring
break while I was getting my Ph.D..
JAKE
What do you mean?
DEVIN
On a road trip with Matti, my car
broke down, and I fixed it all by
myself... didn’t have to call aaa
or anything.
CLARE
What?
DOC
My daughter let you fix a car?
DEVIN
Yeah it was cold out, so...
What? Why does everyone look so
surprised? I know I look lean...
but I’m all muscle.
CLARE
No, it’s not that. Matti is a
genius mechanic and prideful too.
She never --
MATTI
Well, I’ve changed. I’ve learned
that sometimes it’s nice for people
to help.
DOC
Yeah, help, but that’s like asking
a nursing student to perform a
surgery when the surgeon’s in the
next room.
DEVIN
I hardly think we can compare
fixing cars to brain surgery,
though, now can we?
The room falls silent. Well... he was charming for a little
while.
JAKE
What was wrong with the car?
DEVIN
Flat tire.
They all stifle their laughter, except Matti who is not
amused. Jake takes a big bite of his food. Devin looks back.
Game on.
DEVIN
I’d like to propose a toast... to
the happy couple.
DEVIN
Your “love is something eternal;
the aspect may change, but not the
essence”. Cheers.
CLARE
That’s Vincent Van Gogh.
DEVIN
Yes, it is! I’d forgotten you were
a painter. Matti has told me a lot
about you and your work and your
classes. Really noble profession.
CLARE
Thank you.
JAKE
I’d like to make a toast, too.
To Clare and Tj, you’re like family
to me. You are two of the kindest
people I’ve ever met and your
love... it just makes sense. I’m so
honored to be part of your
celebration... as the best man...
Obviously because I’m the best...
Here’s to a lifetime of happiness!
CLARE
Aww that’s sweet.
TJ
Come here, big guy.
DEVIN
Tough crowd tonight.
MATTI
No. They loved you. They’re just
giving you a hard time, because
they care about me.
DEVIN
Now I get why you wanted me to come
so desperately. That Jake guy...
MATTI
No, he’s not so bad.
DEVIN
If you say so.
What do you say you show me around
this charming little town of yours
tomorrow?
MATTI
Yes, definitely, but I have to help
DEVIN
I came all this way, I thought we
could spend some time together.
MATTI
You’re right. I’ll try to get out
of it, or at least slip out early.
Where are you staying?
DEVIN
Right across the street from the
shop. That bed and breakfast was
the number one recommended place to
stay in Caterton.
MATTI
... It’s the only place to stay in
Caterton.
MATTI
Can’t sleep?
CLARE
No. Thought I’d try to write my
vows, but it’s impossible.
MATTI
Really?
CLARE
You know me. I didn’t even think I
believed in marriage until I met
Tj... so thinking about vows...
it’s just... It’s a big commitment.
MATTI
It is. But you and Tj are meant for
each other, right?
CLARE
I think so. I thought so.
MATTI
Past tense?
CLARE
I don’t know. Recently we haven’t
seemed that compatible. Like we’re
on different wave lengths.
We’ve never been off like this...
it’s throwing me for a loop.
MATTI
That’s perfectly normal newlywed
tension.
CLARE
How would you know?
MATTI
... I watch daytime television talk
shows, just like anyone else.
CLARE
Matti!
MATTI
I’m serious!
CLARE
You think it’s normal?
MATTI
Completely. Why don’t we start with
how you met...
CLARE
Okay...
MATTI
What do you think? Peaceful right?
DEVIN
Yeah, it’s lovely. Good place to
come for a weekend and just get
away from it all. Don’t think I
could live here though.
MATTI
It’s been way too long since I’ve
been here.
DEVIN
Just out of curiosity, why do they
call it Gator Lake?
MATTI
This whole area used to be called
Gatortown. They thought the name
would scare newcomers from moving
in and over-populating or just
ruining the town. Eventually it
changed to Caterton... I guess
similarly to how people’s last
names sort of evolve and change
over time, but I guess the name
stuck for the lake.
DEVIN
I knew it. For a second, I thought
you were going to say there were
alligators in here.
MATTI
There are.
DEVIN
What? Matti, I’m not equipped to
handle gators. That’s one thing I
haven’t studied.
MATTI
Don’t worry, there’s only one...
maybe two if Roxy’s still alive.
DEVIN
If we were in a larger boat, I’d
feel perfectly safe even happy that
we might have a gator sighting...
but this canoe is low and unstable.
MATTI
Like our relationship.
DEVIN
What?
MATTI
Nothing, just an analogy.
DEVIN
Your comparing us to this boat? I
left work to be here because I
thought it was important to you.
MATTI
You’re right. I’m sorry. I just
feel like you’re not having a good
time.
No, she won’t. She stuffs her feelings down.
DEVIN
It’s fine.
MATTI
Okay.
DEVIN
Let’s hug when we aren’t in gator
invested waters on a boat that
could tip at any second.
MATTI
Oh Devin, we’re in Maine. There
aren’t any alligators up here.
They’re all down in Florida.
DEVIN
Oh.
MATTI
I was just kidding you.
DEVIN
Okay.
JAKE
You excited for the bachelor party
tonight?
TJ
Let’s see how today goes first.
Clare and I haven’t been doing so
well.
JAKE
What’s wrong?
TJ
I think she’s the greatest and I
love her.
JAKE
So... what’s the problem?
TJ
I just... I don’t know what she
wants anymore. She’s been so unlike
herself the past few weeks. We had
one of our first fights ever. Now I
just don’t have any idea what she’s
thinking.
JAKE
Why not talk to her?
TJ
I don’t want to stress her out even
more. I think I just have to take
it in stride. Keep my fears to
myself. Be strong. Masculine. You
know?
JAKE
Up to you. But I think it’s bad to
suppress your feelings.
TJ
But aren’t we guys supposed to keep
all their feelings locked up
inside?
JAKE
I know. That’s the best part of
being a guy.
TJ
True. Very true.
JAKE
Give Clare the key. Let her unlock
those feelings.
TJ
Never! Never ever!
JAKE
What’s with the pen and paper?
TJ
We’re writing our own vows.
JAKE
How are you going to write those if
your feelings are all locked up?
TJ
I will write robot vows.
MATTI
What are you doing?
DEVIN
It just occurred to me: maybe I can
get a signal out here. I might be
able to see that prospectus and get
a headstart--
MATTI
Be careful, Devin!
DEVIN
Just give me one minute, I think
I’m getting a signal...
DEVIN
You need to get me to a computer as
quickly as humanly possible.
MATTI
Sure.
CLARE
Like Tiffany blue? Or Oxford blue?
TJ
Blue. Like blue... blue.
CLARE
Tj, there’s tons of different kinds
of blues... when you say blue-blue,
I think of periwinkle, but you
could be picturing like a Persian
blue.
TJ
I don’t know what I’m picturing.
CLARE
There’s a big difference and it
could make or break the ceremony.
TJ
The shade of blue is not going to
make or break our wedding. It’s
just a color. Colors can’t ruin
things.
CLARE
You are talking to a painter slash
art teacher... of course colors can
ruin things!
TJ
I just mean, you need to relax. I’m
not used to seeing you so worked
up. Normally we’d be laughing about
this. Let’s have fun... this is for
our wedding.
CLARE
Tj, you can’t tell a bride to relax
when her wedding is less than a
week away!
TJ
Okay... sorry.
MATTI
You can use my dad’s computer.
DEVIN
You sure he won’t mind?
MATTI
He barely uses it. He still has an
appointment book... like an actual
book.
MATTI
Looks like Jake is following in
Doc’s footsteps in more ways than
one.
DEVIN
This will only take a minute, and
then we can get back to whatever
else you had planned.
MATTI
Actually, I have to go meet up with
Clare.
DEVIN
I thought you said you were going
to try to get out of it.
MATTI
She wouldn’t budge. Anyway you have
work to do so...
DEVIN
Yeah, it’s fine. Give me a kiss.
A quick peck, per usual.
DEVIN
Bye, have fun.
MATTI
You too.
CLARE
Electric blue is similar to cyan,
which is too much of a greenish
blue for me.
CLARE
Matti! You made it!
TJ
Thank goodness.
MATTI
Hey guys.
JAKE
Hey.
MATTI
Hi.
CLARE
I thought you wanted to do stuff
with Devin today, and try on your
dress tomorrow?
MATTI
We went to gator lake, but he had
to come back and do some research,
so it worked out.
CLARE
Your outfits are in the dressing
rooms.
JAKE
So how did you and Devin meet?
MATTI
We met in an elevator. At the time
he worked on the 42nd floor of his
office building, and I had to drop
off a package on the 41st floor.
The elevator kept stopping on the
way down so we had a long time to
talk, and once we reached the lobby
he asked me out to dinner.
JAKE
No way! So that’s why you don’t
want to break up with him.
MATTI
What are you talking about?
JAKE
Everyone wants a romantic story
like that.
MATTI
Is that why you try to meet girls
online?
JAKE
Very funny. Anyway, not all of us
can just pick up women in
elevators. There are barely any
high rises in Caterton... One or
two stories up isn’t nearly enough
time.
MATTI
Well, Devin wasn’t picking me up.
We had a connection. We have a lot
in common.
JAKE
Like what?
MATTI
We have the same career aspirations
and life goals. He’s literally
everything I could want on paper.
JAKE
Does he make you happy?
MATTI
He inspires me. He’s so smart. I’m
not from a family of readers... I
think that’s what really drew me to
him. All his academic
achievements...
JAKE
Well, I just hope he appreciates
all of your achievements the way
you appreciate his.
MATTI
So... do I look okay?
JAKE
Beautiful. Just... beautiful. How
about me?
MATTI
You clean up nice.
Lets see what the bosses say.
TJ
What about this one?
CLARE
That’s the steel blue skinny tie.
Isn’t that the one we originally
chose?
TJ
Yeah.
CLARE
I like it. I do.
TJ
Right? Now that we’ve seen every
single other tie in this place, I
think I really love it.
CLARE
Yeah, it has a classic simplicity
while still seeming hip.
TJ
And ‘steel blue.’ That just sounds
cool.
MATTI
So?
CLARE
You guys look amazing.
TJ
It’s like you two are the ones who
should be getting married.
MATTI
Good. We’ll change back then.
MATTI
Hey. How’s it going?
DEVIN
Good. How was the wedding stuff?
MATTI
Good. We’re going to the Billy
Miner if you want to come with.
DEVIN
The what?
MATTI
It’s “the best” aka “the only” bar
in town.
DEVIN
Yeah. Let’s do it. Get a little
feel for the culture here.
MATTI
It’s always research with you.
You’re so serious all the time... I
just want us to have some fun.
DEVIN
Research can be very fun.
MATTI
I know it’s not 5 stars, but do you
want to order something?
DEVIN
I’ll just stick with the bottled
water.
MATTI
Want to dance?
DEVIN
What’s going on?
MATTI
Tj’s bachelor party.
DEVIN
Here?
MATTI
Not many options.
DEVIN
Can’t believe this is the only bar
in town. No wonder you left.
MATTI
Everyone love this place.
DEVIN
Ignorance is bliss. They don’t know
any better.
JAKE
Hey guys!
JAKE
Sorry, man.
DEVIN
Pretty sure that was on purpose.
JAKE
No it wasn’t.
DEVIN
My shirt’s drenched.
JAKE
I can see that.
MATTI
It’s only water.
DEVIN
That’s not the point.
JAKE
Want to take it outside?
DEVIN
Are you serious? How juvenile. I’m
a Ceo of a company, I don’t have
bar brawls.
JAKE
Not a fight.
Cornhole.
DEVIN
What did you just call me?
MATTI
He’s not calling you anything.
JAKE
I’m challenging you to a game of
Cornhole.
DEVIN
I don’t know what you’re saying,
but it’s on.
JAKE
The rules of Cornhole are simple --
DEVIN
Oh, I know how to play. Where I’m
from--
We call it bags.
TJ
Nice!
TJ
I call winner!
CLARE
This is my future husband at his
bachelor party. I love it.
MATTI
You having fun, Tj?
TJ
Yeah!
DEVIN
Pardon my saying so, but aren’t
bachelor parties supposed to be
wild?
TJ
I guess so.
CLARE
I don’t like where this is going...
DEVIN
Nothing terrible, just something a
little crazier than Cornhole... No
offense Jake.
TJ
Yeah! I’m only a bachelor once.
Let’s get into some trouble.
CLARE
But not too much?
TJ
Not too much.
Let’s go, boys! We’re rolling out!
Devin you gotta come too.
DEVIN
I don’t know... I should really
spend some more time with Matti.
MATTI
No! You have to go! It’ll be so
fun.
MATTI
Oh... alright.
MATTI
See? He fits in just fine.
She watches the boys go, smiling.
DOC
Mattilynn Jane Dupree.
She looks up... sees her Dad.
DOC
What are you doing here so late?
MATTI
I could ask you the same question.
DOC
Sometimes I just hang around at the
shop... this place has a lot of
memories.
MATTI
It does.
DOC
How’s it going?
MATTI
Still won’t budge. She’s a moody
gal and I’m running out of time.
DOC
Guess she just needs some more
love, huh?
MATTI
Guess so.
DOC
What’s this I hear from Anna...
something about favors?
MATTI
She told you?
DOC
You should know that there are no
secrets in Caterton. Plus, Clare
showed up at the garage with lunch.
That’s always a sign something’s
wrong.
MATTI
Ah that’s right. Well, Clare didn’t
want me to tell you, but she was
having trouble making payments for
the vendors...
so I just reminded people how much
they loved you and how much you’ve
helped them over the years... and
they were eager to return the
favor.
Are you mad?
DOC
No. I mean I don’t do favors to get
them back... but we all have to
look out for each other. So that
makes me feel pretty darn good that
people are looking out for us and
your sister. Speaking of which,
where is she?
MATTI
Still out dancing with the girls.
DOC
Why not you?
MATTI
I don’t know. I’m still adjusting
to being back here. I don’t feel
like myself right now.
DOC
Or maybe you feel more like
yourself than ever... and that’s
confusing to you?
MATTI
Maybe.
DOC
Tj’s great huh? They’re a wonderful
couple. What about Devin? We scared
him off yet?
MATTI
Yeah. He invited Devin along to his
bachelor party.
DOC
That was nice of him. I’m heading
back home. Want a lift?
MATTI
I think I might stay here a little
longer. I have a lot of great
memories here too...
DOC
Alright, don’t stay too long.
MATTI
I won’t.
JAKE
Rise and shine.
JAKE
Sorry, you looked so peaceful,
but...
MATTI
What are you doing here?
JAKE
I work here.
MATTI
Oh... I must have fallen asleep.
JAKE
You were here through the night?
MATTI
Yeah, I used to do it all the time
when I was little.
JAKE
Why doesn’t that surprise me?
MATTI
How was the bachelor party?
JAKE
Ummm...
MATTI
What?
JAKE
Things got a little crazy.
MATTI
What happened?
JAKE
Why don’t I just show you?
JAKE
We went down by the water --
decided to light a fire and camp.
Then, somehow, we decided to arm
wrestle.
MATTI
Wait, is Devin crying?
JAKE
No, he just started to get really
bad allergies.
MATTI
So, what happened exactly?
JAKE
I don’t know, something about
carpal tunnel from research or
something.
MATTI
He’s not used to rough and tumble
country boy stuff.
JAKE
Clearly... This is when we went for
a night swim.
JAKE
Devin didn’t go in. Somebody told
him there were gators and he
wouldn’t believe us when we told
him that was ridiculous.
JAKE
And then while we were in the
water, I guess Devin was looking
for a phone signal and he wasn’t
watching where he was going and it
was dark so he... kinda... hit into
a tree.
MATTI
Oh my gosh! Is he okay??
JAKE
Don’t worry, he’s fine. He just has
a mild concussion and a bump on his
head.
MATTI
He needs to see a doctor.
JAKE
I took him to the hospital last
night.
MATTI
You did?
JAKE
Yeah. I was there all night with
him. Wanted to make sure he was
okay.
MATTI
Why didn’t you call me?
JAKE
It wasn’t serious. I didn’t want to
worry you. He’s fine now. Resting
at your place. I just dropped him
off.
MATTI
Thank you for looking after him.
That means a lot. I should go --
JAKE
No, let him sleep. Besides, he
didn’t want me to tell you. I think
he was really embarrassed.
MATTI
And I think you’re getting a lot of
pleasure out of that.
JAKE
No... I’m not.
MATTI
You totally are.
Let me see those pictures again.
MATTI
Hello.
DONALD
They fired him!
MATTI
What?
DONALD
Poor guy didn’t last a week.
MATTI
That’s unfortunate, but not
surprising.
DONALD
Not unfortunate for you. I’m
calling to let you know the job is
yours!
Jake watches her as she talks in the phone.
MATTI
That’s great.
DONALD
I’ll have legal e-mail the
contract. Just sign it, send it
back, and you can start as soon as
you’re back in town.
MATTI
Thanks.
DONALD
I thought you’d be happier about
this.
MATTI
No, I totally am. I just... I just
sorta woke up.
DONALD
Okay. Talk soon!
MATTI
Bye.
JAKE
What is it?
MATTI
I got a promotion... head of the
design team.
JAKE
That’s awesome! Congratulations!
Can’t say I’m surprised though.
MATTI
You’re funny.
JAKE
I’m serious.
MATTI
Well thanks. I better go sign the
papers.
JAKE
Okay.
He watches her go.
DOC
Well if it isn’t sleeping beauty.
MATTI
Hi Dad.
DOC
What’s up? You fix the truck?
MATTI
Almost. I just came by to use the
printer.
DOC
Sure. What for?
MATTI
Oh, nothing big. Just need to print
and sign the contract for my new
job.
DOC
No way! I’m so proud of you.
MATTI
Thanks, Dad.
JAKE
We’re gonna need all hands on deck
for this. Big wreck. No injuries
but we got three cars coming in.
MATTI
I guess it can wait.
Let’s do this.
TJ
Hi sweetie.
CLARE
Hi.
TJ
You ready for this?
CLARE
I think so.
TJ
You have all the paperwork and
everything?
CLARE
I have my proof of citizenship, my
Id, and...
TJ
My heart.
CLARE
Awww. You’re so sweet.
TJ
I can’t believe we’re actually
doing this.
CLARE
I know. I’m so lucky you decided to
walk into my art class that day.
TJ
I still can’t paint a portrait to
save my life.
CLARE
No... you were kind of hopeless
there.
TJ
You can’t learn talent, I guess.
CLARE
But you’re good at so many other
things, and you’re going to be the
best husband and father.
TJ
Ready to go downstairs and get this
license?
CLARE
Yeah... oh shoot... wait... I
forgot my birth certificate...
CLARE
Is that it?
TJ
What’s this?
CLARE
That’s your portrait from the first
day of class.
TJ
I thought I threw this away.
CLARE
I know. I fished it out.
TJ
You’ve kept it all these years?
CLARE
At first I just kept it because I
didn’t want you to be
discouraged... some of my first
paintings were horrible... but then
once I saw...
TJ
That I wasn’t improving.
CLARE
Well, that it wasn’t your thing...
I just kept it because I thought
you were cute.
TJ
Come here, you.
They share an embrace.
TJ
I got you a little something too.
CLARE
You did?
TJ
Yeah.
CLARE
Cupcake molds...
TJ
It’s supposed to be funny...
because we had that silly fight
about the cake and the cupcakes...
remember?
CLARE
Well I put a lot of thought into my
gift, and you give me... this?
TJ
Oh sorry, I thought we were
supposed to be having fun with our
wedding, but you’ve turned into
Miss Serious.
CLARE
If I left it up to you we wouldn’t
even have a seating chart!
TJ
Exactly!
CLARE
Let’s just sign the licence.
TJ
Fine.
CLARE
Fine.
MATTI
Hey. Are you okay?
DEVIN
I told him not to tell you.
MATTI
You head butted a log, I think I
should know.
MATTI
What are you doing?
DEVIN
Trying to see if this investment
will pay off... just got to send a
few more e-mails and check a couple
more sources.
MATTI
I have some news.
DEVIN
What is it?
MATTI
I got the design promotion.
He’s still looking at his phone.
DEVIN
That’s so exciting. That they’re
willing to take that leap of faith.
MATTI
What?
DEVIN
Well, I just mean you haven’t been
working there for very long, so
it’s great that they think you’re
ready for a leadership position.
MATTI
It sounds like you don’t think I’m
ready for a leadership position.
I feel like I don’t even know who
you are anymore.
DEVIN
I’m the same man I was when we
started dating.
MATTI
Well, I’m not the same.
DEVIN
I’m sorry. You’re upset. I was just
trying to be the voice of reason,
but that was wrong of me. I’m happy
for you, okay?
MATTI
Okay. I’m going to go get ready for
the rehearsal dinner.
DEVIN
Yeah. Wash up a bit? I’m not used
to seeing you so rugged.
MATTI
And what do you think?
DEVIN
It’s a little weird, to be honest.
MATTI
You are just full of terrible
answers today.
DEVIN
I have one more...
MATTI
What now?
DEVIN
Do you think it would be terribly
rude if I skimped out on the
rehearsal dinner? I just have a
couple more things to do. That way
I can be completely present during
the wedding and enjoy it.
MATTI
Well the wedding isn’t designed for
your enjoyment, but fine. Whatever.
DOC
Can I have everyone’s attention
please?
DOC
I just want to thank everyone for
coming out tonight. Friends,
family, and soon-to-be family...
DOC
It’s going to be a beautiful
wedding thanks to all of you.
I’ve gotten a lot of credit for the
auto shop... but there are only two
things I’m truly proud of in my
life, and they’re both standing
right there.
DOC
Tj, I’m so thankful that I can
always count on you to look out for
my baby girl, Clare.
And if you don’t, well, “somebody”
might accidentally cut your
brakes...
DOC
Kidding, kidding. You are a true
gentleman, and I love you like a
son. Come give your old man a hug.
DOC
Cheers!
JAKE
Hi.
MATTI
Hi.
CLARE
I’m gonna check on Tj’s parents.
Gotta make sure Dad isn’t scaring
them off with any more bad jokes.
JAKE
Where’s your other half?
MATTI
He’s not coming tonight.
JAKE
Why? He’s still in town isn’t he?
MATTI
Some stuff came up. Why are you on
my case about this?
JAKE
Do you remember when we first met?
JAKE
My dad’s car was having problems
again and this time he dragged me
to the shop. I didn’t want to go,
but when I get there, I see this
girl. She was so confident...
covered in grease, having the time
of her life fixing our old clunker.
When you came back to town, I
wasn’t sure if you’s be the same
girl. But I’ve gotten to know you,
and I think you’re an incredible
woman. This guy... he doesn’t
deserve you. You change when you’re
around him. And he doesn’t see what
I see. So there’s a simple solution
to all of this. Break up with him.
MATTI
Wow.
You really think you know
everything, don’t you? Well, you
don’t know me. You don’t know
anything about my life. You just
think you do, and I know exactly
what you’re trying to do. I don’t
need you to fix me.
JAKE
Fix you?
MATTI
I don’t need your help. And I don’t
want your help. I’m fine.
JAKE
I just care about you. I thought
that we--
MATTI
It’s my fault... I shouldn’t have
spent so much time with you. It was
a mistake.
JAKE
Okay.
MATTI
What are you doing here?
DEVIN
I came for the rehearsal dinner.
MATTI
That was three hours ago. You can’t
just show up whenever it’s
convenient for you.
DEVIN
Whoa, that’s no way to show your
appreciation.
MATTI
Appreciation? Appreciation for
what? You only came here because it
was convenient. My feelings don’t
matter to you, and frankly I’m sick
of it. You should be lifting me up
not putting me down.
You make me feel worthless, and I’m
better than that. I think you
should leave, Devin.
DEVIN
I came all this way and I even went
to some lame excuse for a bachelor
party and talked to your dad about
cars... My time is precious and I
put a lot of it into this...
MATTI
Well that investment, isn’t going
to pay off. Go home.
DEVIN
But--
DOC
She said, go. Now.
MATTI
I’m really sorry I ducked out
early. I didn’t mean to add any
more stress to your wedding.
CLARE
Don’t be sorry. I understand.
Besides, it was kind of nice to not
be the only one with drama for
once.
MATTI
Good... Glad my break up was a
source of joy for someone.
MATTI
Are you okay?
CLARE
Oh yeah. Are you?
MATTI
I just don’t know what I’m doing
with my life. Everything is a mess
right now. Nothing’s going as
planned.
CLARE
You should let life surprise you.
It’s nice not to have a plan...
Besides break-ups can be good for
you. They create space in your life
for something or someone better.
MATTI
Says the girl entering into a
lifelong commitment tomorrow.
MATTI
At least we broke up before the
wedding. I’d hate to see his face
every time we look at your photos.
Those will be permanent fixtures on
Dad’s mantle.
MATTI
I’m glad we’re here. We both need
to de-stress.
MATTI
I was working on some cars.
JAKE
If you don’t know what’s wrong with
it, I’m not sure I can help, but
let me give it a shot...
JAKE
That’s weird. You’re missing the
distributor cap. It’s almost as if
somebody’s been fiddling with it.
Anyway, I think I have an old one
over here that might fit.
JAKE
You know, these old cars are
amazing, but I sure could do
without these broken-down polluting
engines. They’re horrible.
JAKE
Okay... give it a try.
JAKE
There you go. Huh. That’s strange.
We must have turned that engine
over a dozen times.
MATTI
Weird.
JAKE
Alright. Glad I could help. Have a
good evening.
MATTI
You’re leaving?
JAKE
Well, yeah. You’re good to go. You
don’t need me anymore.
MATTI
Sorry, I’ve been so difficult
lately... Just everything with
Clare and Devin and...
JAKE
This doesn’t have to do with them.
It has to do with you.
MATTI
You’re right. I’ll own up to it. I
should have listened to you.
JAKE
No problem. Message received.
MATTI
It’s just strange being back and
you’ve been so nice to me and great
to my family and I wanted you to
know that--
JAKE
Like I said, don’t bother. What’s
done is done.
MATTI
So that’s it then?
JAKE
Well, I’ll see you at the wedding.
We’ll walk down the aisle together.
DOC
Go wake our girl up. She can’t be
late on her big day.
MATTI
She’s not down here?
DOC
...Does it look like it?
MATTI
I passed her room and she wasn’t
there.
MATTI
Clare was always the wild child.
She was the artistic one. She would
get carried away in her fantasies.
She’s passionate, and sometimes
passionate people overreact.
TJ
I love her passion. That’s probably
what I love most about her.
JAKE
And that’s why you two are a
perfect match.
JAKE
Door was open.
MATTI
Thanks for coming. I know you’re
not my favorite person right now,
but I need your help. We can’t find
Clare. She’s totally disappeared.
JAKE
How long has she been gone?
MATTI
I saw her last night.
JAKE
Let’s retrace her steps.
MATTI
We went to the spa yesterday.
Everything seemed fine.
JAKE
How’s Tj?
MATTI
He’s great. This is the happiest
day of his life.
MATTI
I’m gonna go talk to her.
JAKE
I’ll wait here.
MATTI
Clare?
MATTI
What’s going on?
CLARE
I just needed to Zen out. This
whole wedding has just...
everything’s gotten out of control.
I’ve been out of control. I’ve
totally lost who I am.
MATTI
The bride is supposed to be crazy.
CLARE
But I’m not supposed to be. I’m the
sane, casual, laid-back one. You’re
the crazy one.
MATTI
I am?
MATTI
You’re fine. Everything’s going to
be fine. It’s going to be great.
CLARE
How do you know? Things are gonna
change. They already have changed
and I’ve gotten swept up in it all.
MATTI
Things will definitely change, but
they’re gonna get better. Tj is
amazing. He loves you so much. You
have so much ahead of you and
you’re going to share it with
someone great.
CLARE
... He gave me a muffin pan...
MATTI
I just spent the whole morning with
him and believe me...
that gift is not some sort of bad
omen... it doesn’t say anything
about how he feels about you. It’s
just something for baking... he
thought you might learn how to bake
some cupcakes one day and laugh
about your silly fights. That’s
all.
CLARE
You really think so?
MATTI
I know so. He’s back at the house,
heartbroken. Let’s go.
CLARE
Okay.
CLARE
Baby! I’m so, so sorry!
TJ
No, I’m sorry. About the cupcakes.
I was insensitive.
CLARE
No, please, it was cute. It was it
was funny. I love it.
TJ
I didn’t know if I’d see you
again... if it wasn’t for Matti and
Jake...
CLARE
I know. I’m sorry. I love you.
TJ
I love you too.
MATTI
You look stunning.
CLARE
So do you.
DOC
A sight for sore eyes.
I have something for you.
CLARE
Was this Mom’s?
DOC
Yeah. She’d be so happy for you.
DOC
Let’s get you married!
CLARE
I used to think a wedding was just
an event. One day among the many
that makes up a life with someone
you love.
Something that gets reduced to a
mere moment. A night you look back
on with great affection. But I was
wrong. A wedding is work. Real hard
work.
CLARE
But in going through this I
realized something so, so
important...
...it’s through adversity that I
feel the strength of our love. I
know that we can handle anything
and I can be completely myself with
you. You love and accept me for who
I am... the good and the bad, my
strengths and weaknesses. And for
that I am eternally grateful. I
love you, Tj.
MINISTER
By the powers invested in me, I now
declare you man and wife. You may
now kiss the bride.
MINISTER
Mr. And Mrs. Reynolds everyone!
TJ
You’re taking my last name?
CLARE
And now ladies and gentlemen,
thanks to my sister, let’s get this
reception started with one of our
new favorite bands. Put your hands
together for The Hearts and
Strings!
MATTI
Before you go... We want to show
you something.
CLARE
What?
MATTI
You probably thought I forgot: your
something old...
CLARE
Our truck?! But I thought dad sold
it...
MATTI
Nope. It’s all yours. Fully
refurbished. Ready for the road.
CLARE
You did this all by yourself?
MATTI
Jake helped. A little.
CLARE
Thank you!
PHOTOGRAPHER
One last shot!
MATTI
Now go on, don’t keep your hubby
waiting.
JAKE
What’d you think of the wedding?
MATTI
Everything worked out. Everyone
from the town came together. It was
perfect.
JAKE
Good. Well, it was really nice
meeting you. I guess you’ll be
heading back to the city soon.
MATTI
I didn’t take it.
JAKE
Excuse me?
MATTI
I didn’t take the promotion.
JAKE
Why not?
MATTI
I think there might be some
promising opportunites here in
Caterton...
JAKE
Oh really?
MATTI
Yeah, I was thinking... you know
how my true passion has always been
for these old cars?
JAKE
Yeah.
MATTI
The problem is they’re all gas
guzzlers. So I was thinking... what
if we change the old combustion
engines in the classic cars into
zero emission? It wouldn’t be easy,
but I think there’d be a market for
them.
JAKE
That’s an amazing idea! That’s
exactly what I’d like to get the
shop involved in.
MATTI
That makes sense because you’re the
one who made me think of it. It
seems like... well, we make a good
partnership.
JAKE
So... are you and Devin going to do
long distance?
MATTI
No. We actually broke up.
JAKE
Oh. Are you okay?
MATTI
Yeah. Yeah, I am.
JAKE
Good. You’ll find someone more
deserving of you. Anyway, listen, I
should go help clean up...
JAKE
What?
MATTI
There’s another reason I want to
stay here.
JAKE
Oh yeah?
MATTI
No one has ever made me feel the
way you do. Like I’m worth
something... like I’m worth a lot.
And you make me feel beautiful. I
think I’ve always chosen the wrong
guys... I don’t want to do that
anymore. I want to start making the
choice that’s right for me, not
just the choice I’m supposed to
make.
JAKE
Well in that case, maybe one night
I could take you out? I know this
great place called the Billy
Miner...
MATTI
Isn’t that where you take all your
dates?
JAKE
It’s where everyone in Caterton
takes all of their dates... and,
uh, I’m just going to kiss you now
instead of talking more--
DOC
What’s going on here now?
JAKE
Sorry, Doc. I uh...
DOC
Don’t apologize!
JAKE
Do you mind? I’ve been wanting to
dance with her all night.
DOC
Be my guest... I’m gonna go ask
Anna for a dance.
JAKE
The flower shop lady?
DOC
Yeah, she cuts a mean rug.
JAKE
You know, there’s only one problem
with all this.
MATTI
What’s that?
JAKE
Just... you’ve given away the
truck. What’s going to be your
‘something old’?
MATTI
I don’t know... I guess you’ll have
to do. After all, you’ve been
around practically my whole life.
JAKE
Matti?
MATTI
Sec!
JAKE
How long have you been down there?
MATTI
Almost finished. You won’t
recognize this old geezer when we
start her up.
JAKE
Are you planning on coming up for
air anytime soon?
MATTI
It’s nicer down here. You should
join me.
MATTI
You’re lucky. I just finished.
MATTI
Do I have dirt on my face?
JAKE
Just a little. Here let me get it.
He leans in for a kiss.
MATTI
Thanks.
JAKE
So the retrofit’s running smoothly?
MATTI
Only one way to find out.