FEBRUARY 17, 1999

The Wedding Reception

Transcribed by Cindy


Scene #1

 The guests are mingling, eating, drinking. A photographer is taking pictures of Michelle and Danny.

 Photographer: Bigger smiles, Okay bigger smiles. That's a little better. Look, all you have to do is think of all the babies you're going to have someday. .... Alright, Okay, that's it! Beautiful!!!

 Deitz walks by and goes over to talk to Carmen.

 Dietz: You've gotta admit, they do make a cute couple.

 Carmen: To whom?

 Deitz: You know Carmen, I have never seen you look more beautiful.

 Carmen: Don't be ridiculous!

 Carmen walks away.

 Back to Michelle, Danny and the photographer.

 Photographer: Okay, a little closer.closer...closer, come on.

 Danny pulls Michelle closer to him.

 Photographer: Okay, Hold hands.

 Danny: Okay

 He takes Michelle's hand.

 Photographer: No, not like that.

 The photographer places Michelle's hands in between Danny's.  

 

Danny: I guess we should have skipped Psych. class and taken wedding reception 101.

 Photographer: Alright now, I want you to look in each other's eyes and smile your secret smile.

 Michelle: Secret smile?

 Danny puts his head against hers and laughs.

 Photographer: Alright!! That's it! Beautiful!!

 Danny: Alright, I think we need a break.

 Photographer: Okay

 They walk off.

 Cut to Rick, Aunt Meta and Abby.

 Meta: She is a beautiful bride.

 Abby: Yes, she is.

 Abby turns to Rick.

 Abby: Hey, What is it? You haven't said a word all evening.

 Rick: I...ah...I just, I can't figure this whole thing out Abby.

 Abby: Because you still think this is a sham?

 Rick: No...No, Michelle seems happy. In fact she seems very happy

 They both smile at Danny and Michelle on the other side of the room.

 Michelle: You know, you can stop smiling now. We're on a break.

 Danny: I'm sorry, I can't stop smiling.

 Michelle: Hey listen, I want to thank you for saving my vows and...and that stuff you said about being so devoted and giving of yourself...was really good. Thank you

Danny: Your welcome...I meant every word.

 Danny walks away.

 End of scene 1

 

 Scene #2

 Guests are dancing, eating and laughing. Danny stands talking to someone with Michelle by his side.

 Michelle: Hey, I'm going to go do the bridesmaid thing and talk to Drew okay?

 Drew and Ray are talking as Michelle makes her way over to them.

 Ray: Hey, you know it's not only safe to drink, it's a pleasure. Le feat 8

Drew: You kidding, What are you, some kind of a connoisseur?

 Ray: Uh-oh, Is my cousin Danny already in the doghouse?

 Michelle: Absolutely! No, actually I would just like a word alone with my maid of honor if you don't mind.

 Ray: That's okay, I'll see you two ladies.

 Ray walks away and joins Danny and Carmen.

Drew: I hate to admit it Michelle but this wedding was beautiful and Danny really made me believe that he loved you...a lot. It was scary.

 Michelle: Yeah, your not far off.

 Drew: What?

 Michelle: Let's just say things are getting a little too real around here. Did you call the FBI?

 Drew: Uh....

 Michelle: What? Did you call them or not?

 Cut to the guests.

 Maria (a guest): Attention, por favor!

 Carmen: What are you doing?

 Carmen: The tears I have cried! But, tell me...what are you doing?

 Male guest: Well, In honor of the marriage of your son Daniel to his beautiful wife we have prevailed upon the band for a moment, that is of course if you don't mind?

 Maria: Look cara Carmen, if you think we are being presumptuous...

 Carmen: No, Of course not! Where's my son? Ah... look at him, he's as happy as ever!

 Male guest: Surely God has joined these two together!

 Carmen: Okay! Let the dancing begin!!

 The guests all begin clapping and cheering. Danny cups his hands around his mouth and looks at Michelle on the other side of the room.

 Danny: Where's my bride??!!

 Michelle: Drew, please answer my question.

 Drew: Yes, yes, okay, I called them.

 Carmen walks over to Michelle and Drew.

 Carmen: Michelle...your husband's calling you.

 Michelle walks over to Danny. Everyone is clapping and cheering, Danny raises his arms and motions his hands for more applause.

Michelle: Is this a waltz?

 Danny: Oh no! Not unless you have two left feet!

 Michelle: Excuse me?

 Danny: It's time for our dance.

 Male Guest: (something in Spanish) For me to introduce to you Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Santos! May you live a long and happy life!

 They begin dancing and everyone joins in.

 End of scene

 

Scene #3

 People are hugging Michelle and Danny and putting envelopes in a satin bag that Michelle is holding. Ray makes his way over to Drew.

Ray: Hey do you always stand alone in the corner with a watchful look on your face?

Drew: I'll have you know this is my mysterious expression.

Ray: Curious...Curious. In fact, I'd have to say you seem like the odd woman out tonight.

Drew: Yeah, that's me.

Ray: Well, given the fact that you're the maid of honor, I'm a little surprised.

Drew: Well, don't be, I go my own way.

Ray: Ooooh. I know that deal... very well.

Drew (holding out her glass): Don't be stingy.

Ray: Do you actually think that I would cut corners in my profession?

Drew: Oh, I don't know, all people are corruptible aren't they?

Ray: Oh... I do know that.

Cut to Rick Meta and Abby.

Rick: Let's go.

Meta: We're leaving?

Rick: No, I just have to say something. It'll take just a second okay.

Rick walks over to Carmen.

Carmen: Dr. Bauer.

Rick: Well, looks like they did it.

Carmen: I know we both had our reservations...I've been surprised.

Rick: So have I. But you know, I had a chance to talk to Michelle and I've never seen her happier. So that is the only thing that matters to me. Would you mind if I have the floor for just a second?

Carmen: Of course not, this is Michelle's home now.

Rick: Yes it is, excuse me.

Rick walks away and gets the microphone from the band.

Rick: Excuse me. Could I have your attention for just a moment? I'm Michelle's brother and I just want to say a few words. Umm...well...ah...this all happened so fast I just didn't think it was real. But, today I saw the one thing that I had always imagined when I pictured my sisters wedding and that was her smile. Michelle, may that beautiful smile always light up your husband's life like it lit up this room today. Would you all please join me in a toast to Mr. and Mrs. Santos. To my beautiful little sister. I love you Michelle and I'm so proud to be your brother.

 

 

The guests cheer. Rick hands the microphone to Ray then gives Michelle a kiss and shakes Danny's hand. Danny mouths "thank you" to Rick.

Ray: Excuse me...Excuse me everybody. What do you say we hear something from the bride and groom? Huh?

Danny hides behind Michelle.

Ray: Come on...come on...

Danny: Ah...Well, okay, Thank you all for coming. This meant alot to Michelle and I to... well to have you all here. But actually we're ahhh......um.... Feeling a little tired so... we are...we're going to let you guys go crazy, eat all the food, just don't trash the place. Mama will get on my case if you do, and we're going to spend sometime together before we head off for our honeymoon in Majorca.

Danny hands the microphone to Ray, goes over and takes Michelle's hand and begins leading her out of the room. On his way past her he kisses her on the cheek.

Michelle: We ah... We're going on a honeymoon?

Danny: Well, yeah, I mean sure, as soon as we get some time. What, did you just think we'd have a wedding and I wouldn't plan a honeymoon?

Michelle smiles and laughs.

End of scene

 

Scene #4

Michelle is saying good-bye to her family.

Meta: You know where I am so if you need me...even if you don't need me...call me. Promise

Michelle: Promise.

Meta: I love you

Michelle: I love you too.

Michelle and Meta hug then Michelle turns to Abby and hugs her.

Michelle: Ohhhh

Abby: Send me lots of postcards okay?

Michelle: I will, I promise.

Michelle turns to Rick and hugs him.

Michelle: I am so glad you came!

Rick: Michelle are you sure your okay?

Michelle: Yeah, I am great, I'm fine...can't you tell?

Rick: Yeah, Have a good time at your honeymoon okay?

Michelle: I don't even know where Majorca is!

Rick: Well, let me know when you find out okay?

Michelle: Okay

Michelle hugs Rick again.

Rick: What's this? What is this?

Michelle: Nothing, I just...I just don't want to let you go.

Rick: well I didn't want to give you away, so we're even.

Rick kisses Michelle.

Rick: You were a beautiful bride.

Michelle: Thank you

Rick (to Abby): Let's go.

Cut to Drew and Ray.

Drew: You are not what I thought Ray.

Ray: I love to hear that.

Drew: Do you have any nicknames?

Ray: What? You mean like kid...or the worm?

Drew: How about Brad?

Ray: Brad?

Drew: Yeah, well... you look like a Brad.

Ray: Well that beats Shirley.

Drew: Ummmm...Would you like to accompany me to Millenium tomorrow night?

Ray: You do know what I do right? I mean...for a living?

Drew: I don't care what you do right now. You're probably the handyman from hell but I have a Brad..so?

Ray: Why not...why not... eight o'clock?

Drew: Eight is great, great...and you have to pretend your name is Brad.

Ray: Oh, I can do that.

Drew: Okay, great!

Ray: See ya.

Drew makes her way over to Michelle.

Drew: Guess what, I have Brad!! I found Brad!

Michelle: That's great, that's really great (through clenched teeth) Did you call the FBI?

Drew: Everything is kosher okay? I'm going to be your go between. It's fine.

Michelle: Thank you, thank you.

Drew: Course, it's going to be after that honeymoon of yours, you didn't tell me about that.

Michelle: Because I didn't know I was going on one.

Drew: Well you didn't seem to upset about it when you heard it.

Michelle: Well, I'm in this for the long haul, I told you that.

Drew: I know, I know what you told me but you know...if I didn't know better I'd think this whole thing was real.

Michelle: What does that mean?

Drew: You! I mean your laughing and smiling all over the place and that kiss! I mean ...Whew!!

Michelle: Drew.... I HAD to kiss him!

Drew: Like that?

Michelle: (sigh) Yeah, I guess things are getting a little real around here.

Drew: A little? I don't think it's an act anymore.........Michelle?

Michelle: Yeah...yeah...You know what? I'm fine...I'm okay (sigh) and I know what I have to do.

Michelle walks over to Danny.

Danny: So

Michelle: Let's go upstairs.

Danny: When? Now? Ready? Okay. Goodnight everybody! We're....

Michelle and Danny head towards the stairs as everyone throws rose petals on them and cheers and claps. Carmen watches them go and she doesn't look pleased at all.

End of scene

 

Scene#5

Michelle and Danny enter their bedroom.

Michelle: Look at all this money...These are hundred dollar bills!!

Danny: Ahh...It's just...umm...you know, the way the family shows respect and...Love.

Michelle: Well, it sure is alot. Where does it come from?

Danny: It's just a tradition Michelle, don't worry about it. It's fine. So...ummm.. Do you...do you want some champagne?

Michelle: No, you know what, I'm okay...I'm fine.

Danny: Okay, well it...it was a really nice wedding. I'm...I'm glad that you decided to go through with it.

Michelle: Yeah, me too.

Danny: Yeah, I know it can be pretty intense meeting the entire family all at one time.

Michelle: Not really, Why do you say that?

Danny: Well, you...you seemed like you were in a little bit of a rush to get out of there.

Michelle: Oh, I hope I wasn't rude.

Danny: No, not at all, It's okay..........You were perfect....you are perfect.

Michelle smiles and walks over to the bed.

Danny: Ahhh...Do you want to get a shower? Change? I do...something?

Michelle: You do?

Danny: Well...nah, I'm okay........Right...well...I guess...I'm well I guess...I guess we can just relax umm...is there, I mean...is there anything special that you want to do?

Michelle: as a matter of fact...there is.

Michelle reaches behind her and unzips the back of her dress. She slowly takes it off her shoulders and it falls to the floor. She steps out of it and gently walks over to Danny, takes hold of the front of his vest and lifts her face to his.

End of show