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Yeah, I think that David is having an affair.

That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard you say.

There's been so many strange things happening lately.

What things?

Well, like David coming home late, not talking to Janet, lying to her. We can't

even stay in the same room without arguing about something.

Marriage is a lot of hard work. Promise me you'll go home. Dad.

Look, David, this is your marriage we're talking about.

Janet and I have decided to get a separation.

There's a magic in the early morning we found

When the sunrise smiles on everything

around It's a portrait of

the happiness that we feel and always will

Oh, wait, it's enough To fill our lives with love.

Oh, we spend our days like bright and shiny new dyes.

If we're ever puzzled by the changing times.

There's a plate of homemade wishes on the kitchen window.

And it is enough to fill our hearts

So that I can hardly speak And I seem to find

the happiness I seek When we're out together

dancing cheek to cheek

believe it. Right in the middle of the best scene.

Yeah, it happens all the time.

Really? I sure hope it doesn't tape wrong. I wouldn't count on it. The

projectionist doesn't handle pressure that well.

How do you know that?

Well, I peeked in his booth once. He was on the phone with his shrink.

You want some popcorn?

No, thanks. Candy?

Uh -uh. Gum?

Okay.

Okay. Sure.

I don't have any gum.

Then why'd you offer it?

Well, I thought you'd say no. Just trying to keep the conversation rolling.

Oh. Well, in that case, no thanks.

Well, suit yourself.

I wonder how much longer... Lisa.

It shouldn't be too much longer.

You really think this is the best scene?

Oh, yeah. I mean, it's what the movie's all about.

Yeah, it's what Freddy Starr's all about.

Class. Exactly.

Even when he's not dancing.

Yeah, I know. The way he talks and dresses and all that.

Gump? Sure, thanks.

Abby, do you remember what happened the first time we got married?

Of course I do, and it was beautiful. It was like a dream.

Oh, yeah, sure, the wedding was like a dream. But getting it organized was a

nightmare. Why would we want to go through all that again?

Well, because we love each other very much, and we want to share our happiness

with our family and our friends.

Well, let's be selfish.

Let's let our friends find their own happiness.

Tom, you know, I really don't understand.

Because this was your idea.

Well, I was delirious. We were alone.

There was candlelight, a romantic dinner. The kids were gone. I was

I could have said anything.

I still think it's a good idea.

No, no. For me to get married again on my third wedding anniversary is the act

of a mentally impaired man. Oh, Tom.

I don't want to spend my anniversary wondering if the cheese balls will last

throughout the reception.

You won't have to wonder, Steve, because the kids have promised to take care of

all the arrangements.

That does not make me feel any better. Tom, the kids are older than they were

when we first got married. I am sure that they're not going to let themselves

get carried away again.

A seven -tier wedding cake?

Yeah. You have to order at least seven layers before you can get the revolving

bride and groom.

Can't we just have a normal wedding cake? What about the guest list?

Oh, yeah, well, I've narrowed it down to 300.

Oh, that's very good, Elizabeth. You only have 240 to go.

Well, you guys, it's kind of difficult to figure out just where to cut it. Oh,

why don't you start with Dr.

Goldfarber? He is my dermatologist.

Oh, dear, we mustn't forget him. I mean, what's a wedding without a skin

specialist? Someone could break out at the last minute and spoil the whole

thing.

I'll get it.

Hello?

Oh, hi, David.

I suppose you're calling about the long -awaited Bradford Championship tennis

match? I wanted to find out what time play is to begin.

Oh, three o 'clock, court nine, same place.

Forest Hills.

Sacramento Municipal.

Okay, great. I'll see you there.

Bye. Bye -bye.

You must be Mr. Bradford. Congratulations, sir. You must be very

Who are you? Irving Katzman, Dallas Catering. We're catering the wedding.

How are we going to squeeze in 300 people?

Oh, we have big problems.

No, no, no. We don't have big problems because we're not having 300 people

What your kids said.

Well, my kids lied.

Oh, that's very bad.

Yeah, well, they're bad kids, you know.

Well, Mr. Bradford, exactly how many people are you going to have at the

wedding? I don't know. We'll have to ask the kids.

What if they lie again?

We'll just have to take our chances now, won't we?

Well, I'm scheduled for three tomorrow. I hope you and your children are here to

straighten out things. Otherwise, we have big problems.

Thank you very much, Mr. Cashman. Bye -bye.

Three o 'clock.

Three o 'clock. David.

Oh, hi. Listen, quick. It's me. Let me talk to David right away.

Hi, Dad.

He's not home yet.

He had a business dinner tonight.

I just talked to him a few minutes ago.

He must have called you from the restaurant.

Oh, well, leave him a message. I was supposed to play tennis with him

and I want to move the appointment up earlier.

I don't know if I'll see him. He may be home pretty late tonight.

Well, then write him a note, please.

Sure. What time do you want to make it?

One. One o 'clock.

One o 'clock, right.

Hi, Jeremy. Sorry I'm late. Oh, that's okay. We still have a few minutes. Oh,

good. We just moved into a new house and everything's still in boxes.

It took me about a half an hour to find something to wear.

Hey, you look great.

Thanks.

Now, if I could just look like that someday.

Yeah, I know what you mean.

You know, you're the first guy I've ever known who actually likes Fred Astaire

movies. Who I am?

Well, who's not old enough to be my father.

Well, it's not like a religion or anything, you know.

Oh, I think it's great.

Really?

Yeah. I mean, it's so sensitive.

It's probably the most important thing about a guy that I'm attracted to.

Yeah, well, I believe in being honest with my feelings, you know.

I like you, Jeremy.

You don't try to cover things up like most guys.

I like you, too.

I'd better go in before I break into a song or something.

Dad. All right.

Where is he?

You mean David?

No, no, not David. David would never stand his father up for a game of

I mean the other guy who lives in the apartment.

The irresponsible one.

Uh, Dave is not home right now.

And I'm afraid it's my fault. He didn't make the game.

He never got the message.

Well, didn't he get the note?

I forgot to leave it. I'm sorry.

Oh, gosh. He's probably at the tennis courts right now. Have him call me as

as he gets home. Sure, but he might not come right home.

Well, have him call me as soon as he does.

Right. Okay.

Is everything all right, Janet?

Everything's fine, Dad.

I'll tell him you called.

Oh, yeah, sure, right.

Bye -bye now. Bye.

Have you guys noticed Felicia's really starting to fill out a little bit? Yeah,

I think in junior high all she had was a big ego.

I'd get all over this.

Hey, Nola.

Your hair looks nice today.

Shows you what a good cream rinse and a couple hand grenades can do.

Cram it, Benson.

Hey, check out the new material.

It's not bad.

It's not unless you scare me.

Jeremy.

Lisa. So much for new material.

Do you go to school here? I told you, we moved into a new house.

I had no idea we'd be going to the same school.

It's great.

Yeah. Oh, guess what's playing at the Crest tonight?

Swing time.

Really? That's... That's great.

You said it was your favorite front of stick? Look, we gotta go.

It's been real great seeing you. Come on, guys.

Just making some lunch. I'm working just a few blocks away from here. What are

you doing? I have to work home today.

So, how was your tennis game?

Fine. How's yours?

Well, a little rusty, lack of practice.

Bad for the backhand, you know.

Oh, yeah. Been having the same problem lately.

You just can't find a good tennis game, you know.

Yeah, well, that's not my fault.

I know.

Did Janet give you my message?

Oh, not until it was entirely too late.

I mean about calling me.

I forgot.

I'm sorry. I've been so busy lately, Dad.

And I was out real late with some old friends the night before we were

to play.

But I was at the court at three, just like I was supposed to be.

I'm sorry about the lack of communication.

I just haven't had much time to talk to Janet lately.

I think I'm going to go back to work. I'll take this with me.

I'll talk to you later, Dad.

Motel Sacramento.

I'll tell you something. That's less than a mile away from their house.

Abby? Mm -hmm?

I think that David is having an affair.

That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard you say.

I don't want to think it, but it's the only thing that makes sense. I mean,

there's been so many strange things happening lately.

What things?

Well, like David coming home late, not talking to Janet, lying to her.

He lied to her?

Well, either he lied or he has a very bad memory.

He told Janet that he was going out to a business dinner and he told me that he

was going out with the guys.

There must be some explanation.

The strange way they've been acting.

Not seeing each other, not talking to each other.

Tom, I think you're jumping to conclusions.

This is David you're talking about.

I think you should get these things out of your head. It's nothing.

Hey, Lisa.

Look, I'm sorry about what happened this morning. You took me by surprise,

that's all. Right.

I know when you mentioned that Fred Astaire thing, well, the guys would have

thought they wouldn't have understood, you know.

What does it matter what they think?

Well, they're my friends.

You shouldn't have anything to worry about.

Look, Lisa, things are different at school.

I noticed.

Oh, come on. Give me a break. I said I'm sorry.

What do you want me to do?

I won't dance. Don't ask me.

Sing? No.

Hold my hand?

Sure.

Was it your first wedding, Eddie Goode?

Oh, of course it was.

Well, then why are you doing it over?

I'm beginning to wonder that myself.

Dad, I think I left my jacket here. Have you seen it? Oh, yes. It's in the

study. I'll show you.

Thanks.

Is this what you're looking for?

Oh.

Yeah.

Do you have something you want to tell me?

I suppose you want to know what that key is for.

I don't suppose you'd believe that I opened up a new office.

Not at the Sacramento Motel.

Well, I suppose you're going to have to know sooner or later anyway.

That key is for the room I've been living in for the past three days.

I moved out of my apartment.

Away from Janet.

David, every couple has serious problems at one time or another, and they're not

solved by running away. Staying in a motel is not going to cure what's ever

bothering you and Janet. I didn't know what else to do.

We can't even stay in the same room without arguing about something.

I'll tell you what to do.

Go home. Talk.

Marriage is a lot of hard work. We've tried.

Do you love Janet?

Yes. Well, then you haven't tried hard enough. Believe me, this will all seem

silly once you've had an honest talk. Now promise me you'll go home. Dad.

Look, David, this is your marriage we're talking about.

Okay.

Good. Now you promise me something.

You won't mention this to anyone else. I don't want the whole family worrying.

That's one promise that will not be hard to keep.

Oh, look, I'll see you at lunch, okay? Okay, I'll see you later.

Hey, Jeremy.

Showing some good hustle, pal.

But I'm willing to bet you don't get to first base with this one. My money says

he hasn't even been to bat yet. You're wasting your time, Jeremy. She's too

straight for you.

Yeah, what was the movie she mentioned yesterday?

Swing Time.

Yeah, sounds like an educational film for kindergarten.

Yeah, well, you guys can think what you want. I know what I'm doing.

Oh, spare us the John Wayne bit. Let's get to the interesting part.

Yeah, tell us, what's really happening between you two? Look, I'm just making

some headway. These things take time, you know.

She has a box.

She's so nice.

Look, we could get past that.

Not far past, I'll bet.

Hey, look.

I admit it's not going to be easy, but I think in her case it's worth it, don't

you?

He's right, you know.

The only thing living in that motel room accomplished was to give me a bad back.

Did he have any other suggestions?

Mm -hmm.

He thinks that we ought to do some more talking.

Did you tell him we've talked to her blue in the face?

He thinks that maybe we didn't try hard enough.

David, we've been over everything a hundred times.

Nothing ever gets solved. I don't even know what to talk about anymore.

Maybe we should go back to Dr. Stein.

Oh, David.

Well, we certainly aren't doing any better without her.

We didn't do so great with her.

Maybe we didn't try hard enough.

We're doing nothing.

So, what do you have for theory?

Speak to Mr.

Furley. Oh, he's okay.

Yeah, he's all right. As long as you keep him from talking. He stutters like

crazy here.

Jeremy, hold your shoulder. Marcy, go ahead. Not now.

Who's Marcy?

Ah, don't worry about it. She's a real dog.

Come on, Jeremy, do it.

Do what?

It's nothing, really.

Nothing? It's only the best imitation of a German Shepherd I've ever heard.

What?

All right, look, I'll show you. He starts off at this real low growl,

Then he builds up to this big growl, right? I don't want to hear it. Why not?

Because it's mean. It's really not that bad.

Marcy loves it. I think it makes her feel at home.

Hey, where are you going?

Someplace where the conversation's more civilized.

You just stay with your friends, okay?

I'm sure you've got a lot of barking to do.

Dr. Stein, we tried all those things you told us to do.

We stopped socializing with the construction friends of mine that she

the lawyer friends of mine that he hates.

Which eliminated our entire collection of friends.

That's not what I asked you to do. I wanted you to spend some more time

together. We did.

But we ended up staying home a lot.

I did.

She was always at work.

And you resented it.

No.

Yes.

Maybe. I don't know.

Well, which is it?

No, yes, maybe, or I don't know.

Yeah, I guess.

Yes, definitely yes.

I can't help it if the construction business is in a slump and he has a lot

spare time on his hands.

But do you really have to work that late all the time?

I guess not all the time.

So why do you?

Because it's easier than coming home.

We just don't seem to be able to enjoy each other.

It's like two strangers trying to make conversation.

For me, that's not even the worst part.

It's that we don't even have the desire to be anything more than just strangers.

Well, it seems that the problems are pretty much the same old problems.

The question is, what are we going to do about it this time?

You just listen to me.

Lisa, I really like you.

I care about you.

Well, charm doesn't seem to be working, huh?

All right, talk to me or I'll kill myself.

Scratch desperation.

Come on, Lisa, let me make it up to you. Take you to a movie or something.

Forget it.

You're not the same person I met at the movies.

You don't understand.

I am the same person. It's just at school things are different.

Yeah. At school you're a creep.

Lisa, just give me one more chance. Let me walk you home.

Please?

Because that's what I am, young man.

A caterer plans parties, weddings, bar mitzvahs. You name it, we do it.

Well, why can't the people just do it themselves?

Because the majority of people are social morons.

Us too.

Does anybody have any stamps?

Elizabeth, you didn't mail these invitations yet? I didn't have any

Oh, good grief, Elizabeth.

Don't worry. I know where Sam might be.

Oh, and Tommy, did you find that minister that married Dan and Abby?

I almost forgot, but I'll get on it right away, I promise. Oh, come on. What

you mean you almost forgot? Do you know how soon the wedding is?

Morons.

What's her name?

Don't look so surprised.

I've seen that same look on Tommy's face a hundred times.

So what's her name?

It's Lisa.

Yeah, and you had an argument, right?

Yeah, she won't even talk to me now. She may never talk to me again.

Oh, a very big argument.

So what are you going to do about it?

Well, Jeremy, if you want her back, you're going to have to do a lot more

just sit around here and sulk.

What do you want me to do, get on my knees and beg?

No, Jeremy, there are a lot of ways to win a girl back.

Use your imagination.

Oh, and if you need any help, just ask.

I'll do anything I can.

Oh, David, Janet, come on in.

Hi, Dad.

Well,

it's so nice to see you both together.

Dad, I'm glad that you... Dad, do you have a second?

Sure, David.

We'd like to talk to you.

Oh, do you need some advice?

Actually, we just wanted to tell you something.

Go ahead.

First, I wanted you to know that Janet and I have seen a marriage counselor.

That's wonderful David We've seen her several times.

I see We've come to a decision dad.

Even the counselor thinks it's for the best Janet and I have decided to get a

separation a Legal separation

I knew they were having problems, but I had no idea they were this serious.

Yeah, well, separating is not the answer. It never is. I mean, moving away

a problem is not the way to solve it.

Well, the marriage counselor thinks so. Oh, well, she's wrong. She hardly knows

them.

It is their marriage. But he's my son.

Nevertheless, it's not our place to interfere.

Well, I'm not going to sit idly by and watch the disintegration of a Bradford

marriage. What do you propose?

You're a counselor. You're a guidance counselor. Maybe you should have a talk

with Janet.

You could find out what's wrong.

No, Tom. I don't want to meddle.

That wouldn't be meddling. I mean, if we can find out what the problem is, maybe

we can come up with the answer.

Okay. I'll talk to her. But as a friend.

Good. And while you're doing that, I'll have a talk with David.

As a father.

I won't do it.

Yeah, but you said you'd help me. Jeremy, this is crazy.

Look, I'm just doing what you told me. I'm using my imagination.

You didn't have to be quite so creative.

Look, Nance, I'm telling you, it'll work. I know it.

Jeremy, forget it.

Forget it? You just don't want to see me happy, do you?

Of course I do. Yeah, but you're not willing to go out on a limb for me.

Jeremy... Never mind, Nance. I understand.

After all, it's not like I was your real brother or anything. I guess when the

chips are down, I'm still just a guest around here.

There's no way that... Thank you.

There's no way we're going to possibly get away with this. Look, Jeremy, I

look like your girlfriend. I'm older. Just act young.

Yeah, right.

Just act young. Look, blow a bubble, say something stupid, you'll fit right in.

Jeremy, what are you doing?

Will you lighten up? This is supposed to be convincing. The idea is to make her

jealous, remember?

Now snuggle.

What? Snuggle.

I said snuggle, not go into convulsions. I am doing the best I can.

Yeah, why don't you try a little harder? You look like a groundhog borrowing for

the winter. That's very funny. Look, I've had just about enough of that.

Here she is.

A smile, Lisa. You're supposed to be in love with me.

Lisa!

Hi. How you been?

Okay. How about you?

Oh, couldn't be better.

Look, I'm sorry, Lisa. This is Nancy.

Hi. Thanks for meeting me.

Well, see you later.

Right.

If he could just be more understanding, Abby.

More flexible.

My career is very important to me right now.

You know what a family means, Dad.

Janet would just think about what a baby could mean to a marriage.

I do want children eventually, Abby.

Just not right now.

I just have nothing in common with her lawyer friends, and I hate sitting by

while they talk shots.

And I abhor that beer -drinking mentality.

All they ever talk about is sports.

She doesn't even try to have fun anymore.

He just can't relate to what I'm going through.

We just don't have anything in common anymore.

We just don't seem to have anything in common anymore.

I think I understand now.

I think I understand now.

Tom! Oh, Abby!

Hi. Well, I think I have a handle on the situation. So do I, so do I. You know,

actually, it was very simple. It's the simplest of things.

Didn't I tell you that having a talk with David and Janet would be very

You did, Tom, you did, and you were right. I tell you, it's cleared

up for me. Me too. See, all David's going to have to do is just start making

few compromises, that's all.

It was just a matter of Janet not being so hard -headed.

I think that our handle is on two different shovels. We should start from

beginning.

Oh, can we take a break?

No. No, wait.

What do you think about getting a little small gift? Hey, you guys.

Do you remember the minister that married Dad and Abby? Yeah.

He doesn't remember us.

Oh, great.

Even if he did, it wouldn't make any difference. He's not going to come back

from his sabbatical in Turkey to do the ceremony.

Tommy, this is no time to be telling us that we don't have a wedding.

Don't worry. I got someone else. He'll be here at 6 .30 tomorrow night.

You do? All right. Good work, Tommy. Okay, where were we?

Finished. Yeah? Okay, well, Elizabeth, let's check it again, all right?

Now, the caterers are going to be here at... Two.

The musicians at... At five. The guests?

Six. And the ceremony starts at seven. We're right on schedule.

He wants a family, Abby.

And she wants a career.

Well, may I remind you that it is humanly possible to have both, you know?

Thank you very much, Professor Bradford. This concludes this week's series on

families in crisis.

Boy, oh boy, you're not even trying to listen to reason. That's because all you

want me to do is listen to David's reasonings. You're prejudiced, Abby.

very obvious that you're prejudiced against David.

You don't really believe that, do you?

Oh, I don't even know what I'm saying anymore.

Of course I don't mean it, Abby.

I don't even know why the two of us are arguing.

Kind of dumb, isn't it?

I guess we're both very upset over what's happening.

Sure takes the edge off an anniversary, doesn't it?

Yeah, sure does.

Maybe we should just call it off.

Maybe we should.

I don't know about you, Abby, but what with David and Janet just throwing their

marriage away, it kind of takes the happiness out of celebrating ours.

I understand.

Thanks for calling.

That was Mary. Dad and Abby have called the anniversary ceremony off.

Because of us?

Well, she didn't say that exactly, but it was implied.

I feel terrible.

I guess our timing was pretty bad.

That ceremony meant a lot to Abby.

I wish there was something we could do.

There is.

But it means not thinking about only ourselves for once.

Hey, Lise, what'd you know, huh?

Hi, Jeremy.

Why don't you sit down?

Oh, thanks.

Your friend seems nice.

You guys serious?

Yeah, I guess you could say that.

Oh.

And she doesn't mind?

You being younger, I mean.

Nah, she thinks I'm real mature.

Congratulations.

I hope you're real happy.

Yeah, thanks.

I've got a class.

Wait a second. Just leave me alone, okay? Lisa, look. Please. Lisa, I didn't

mean to hurt you, really.

You're great, you know that?

First you leave me on at the movies, and you make me feel like I'm really

something special.

Then you treat me like some kind of disease around your friends, and then

throw your girlfriend in my face.

Now you have the nerve to say you never meant to hurt me?

I didn't. It was all to make you jealous.

She's not my girlfriend. She's just one of the girls in the family I live with.

That's great.

Lisa, I'm sorry.

Great.

David and Janet?

Who'd have thought?

You keep saying that.

Well, I can't help it.

Who'd have thought?

Susan, people get separated all the time. Yeah, people get separated. David

Janet?

We could look at the bright side. Maybe they'll get back together.

Maybe.

Yeah, maybe.

Who'd have thought?

Oh, I hope it's that indecil caterer. The one pleasure I will derive from this

whole situation is now I've solved his big problem.

David. Janet.

Janet. David.

Well, we've certainly established that.

You guys seem so together.

Yes, we are.

But it seems so liberal.

Oh, you don't understand. We came over to tell you that we've worked things

What? That's right. We took yours and Abby's advice and we compromised.

You mean the separation's off? That's right.

Well, who'd have thought?

So what can we do to help you with the anniversary party?

The anniversary party?

Well, uh... The anniversary party's been a pain in the neck.

But it's gonna work out. It's gonna be worth it, right?

Right. Right. Right.

Well,

as a matter of fact, there is something that you could do for me.

Sure, Dad.

Well, we wanted to keep this ceremony very simple. No attendance. So, uh,

the circumstances, I could sure use the best man.

And a matron of honor?

You got him.

You got somebody who's got to help me call everyone back. But the minister, I

canceled the minister. Call him back. I can't call him back. He went to Vegas

for the weekend.

Who am I going to call now?

You guys go on. I got something to do, okay? Hey, Jeremy, you said you were

going to TJ's with us.

I'll catch up, all right?

Hey, you know what I think?

I think you're starting to get a little wimpy.

Hey, Lisa.

See you later.

Jeremy, we've been through this once. Look, I'm sorry. I want to start over.

Sure you do.

Look, Lisa, I'm sorry about what I've done, but when I'm around my friends,

real hard to be sensitive.

Well, I don't want to be around someone who doesn't have the courage to be

himself. Let me make it up to you. The Bradfords are having this real big party

tonight. No.

Go with me, please. I'll change.

Sure you will.

What do I have to do to prove it to you?

What do you want me to do? Shout out to the world I love, Fred Astaire?

refreshing news. Tom and Abby married three years and still so much in love.

Right, Horace? Well, as a matter of fact... You won't believe this, but

and I have been married 35 years. They won't believe that. Right, Horace? Well,

it's... Enough about us. How long have you been married?

Well... Someday we'll be doing the same thing for you. Right, Horace? Yeah, we

come to... Oh, there's Sarah. Excuse me. Come on, Horace.

Nice talking with you.

Well, we've got to get upstairs and help the bride and groom get ready.

I knew it. I just knew this was going to happen.

Pardon me?

They're all bunched up. Nobody's moving.

Maybe they're just enjoying each other's conversation.

Oh, don't be naive.

It's the couch.

I told Mr. Bradford about that couch. Now look what we've got.

Bunched people.

I really don't think it's as bad as all that. Everyone seems to be having a good

time, really.

Look, mister.

I've been in the catering business for 25 years. I know a good time when I see

one. Those people are miserable.

People often laugh out of frustration.

Do you remember the last time you did this?

I remember.

My wedding. Remember how nervous you were?

Yeah.

Remember what a beautiful wedding that was?

You and Janet, Marilyn, Susan, out on the lawn.

Boy, that was the proudest day of my life.

Except, of course, the day that your mother had you.

I remember wishing that your mother could have been there at that wedding.

I've been in love with two wonderful women, and I've had two wonderful

marriages.

You're very lucky.

No, it's not luck, David.

Marriage has a lot of hard times, too.

And you know that, because you've just been through one of those hard times.

Abby and I were through it, too.

So did Joan and I.

But we weathered those bad days.

And if you can get through those bad times, it makes the good days seem even

that much better.

Yeah, whatever you say.

You're all set?

I mean, that's what marriage is all about, sticking it out.

Think about that now. You'll know I'm right.

Maybe. I've got to get downstairs.

Listen, David, don't you think so?

Whatever you say.

What do you say?

I say we better get downstairs before you're late for your own wedding.

David, you and Janet haven't really worked anything out yet, have you?

No, we haven't.

I don't believe you.

And I don't understand your generation's attitude towards marriage.

Why, it doesn't mean anything to you anymore.

Can't you stop thinking about how you feel about my marriage and start

about Janet and me for a change?

Dad, I'm glad you're so happy.

I can see your happiness. I can feel it when I'm around you and Abby.

But it's not that way with Janet and me, and it may never be.

Maybe some people just don't have what it takes to weather this storm.

I... Maybe this storm's not worth weathering.

But like it or not, Janet and I have decided to get separated, and you can

it over my head for the rest of my life, or you can accept it.

I'll meet you outside.

They sure are pretty, aren't they?

Yeah, they are.

I'm really glad I came. Oh, yeah, me too.

Sorry the party's such a drag. It's just that the Bradfords know a lot of old

people.

I don't mind.

You know, Lisa, there's something I've been wanting to do for a long time now.

You're not gonna dance, are you?

Well, only if you put up a fight.

Don't bother, Jeremy. I'll get it. It's probably the minister.

Reverend Billy!

Hey, man, sorry I'm late.

Is Tom ready?

No, not quite yet.

I have something I want to say.

When you two got married, I was very proud.

Proud because as a father, I had seen my son grow and become a man.

A man smart enough and wise enough to marry a woman like Janet.

I wanted you two to be happy, and I wanted your marriage to work out like

had.

Anyway, what I'm trying to say is...

that as important as your marriage is to me, it isn't my marriage.

I just want you to know that whatever happens between the two of you doesn't

change anything between us.

Abby and I love both of you very much, and that will never change.

Thanks, Dad.

I love you.

Now, this is my marriage, one that we're going to be very late for if we don't

get a move on.

Thank you.

Today is a very special day, not only for Tom and Abby, but for all who are

about to witness this union.

Khalil Gibran has said that marriage begins with the first look and the first

kiss.

The first look between lover and beloved divides the intoxication of life from

the awakening.

Tom and Abby have awakened, and through each other have found happiness and

peace.

Today we're celebrating not the beginning of a union, but the

one.

The appreciation these two people have for the privilege of sharing their lives

and for the growth of their love.

It is this celebration that makes today special.

It is also the reason that I feel so privileged to join, once again, these

people in matrimony.

Tom and Abby, you may say your vows now.

I, Tom Bradford, take Abby Bradford to remain my wedded wife.

To have and to hold for better or for worse, for richer or for

poorer, in sickness... And in health.

To love, honor...

And respect.

Until death do us part.

Do you, Tom, take Abby to be your wife?

I do.

Do you, Abby, take Tom as your husband?

I do.

Then by the power vested in me by this state,

It is my honor to pronounce you husband and wife You may kiss the bride

It's over, Tom.

I know.

Are you glad we went through with it?

Which time?

I don't know which time.

Of course I'm glad.

But only for one reason.

What's that?

Because I love you so much.

You're going to make me blush.

Of course. That's what wedding nights are for.

The blushing bride.

The handsome groom.

For the first time, just the two of them.

Together.

Good night.

I'm in heaven And the cares that hung around me through

the week Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky

streak When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek