ANGLE ON:
Bob es up to Ike. He looks like hes going to punch Ike, then
abruptly holds out a rose boutonniere.
BOB
You look awful.
IKE
(sarcastically)
Thank you.
Bob hands the flower to Ike. Ike is shaking. Bob catches this
and looks up to Ike. It is a moment of hoy between the
men.
BOB
Ike. Need help?
He takes the boutonniere and puts it on Ikes lapel.
BOB (td)
Im glad its you.
IKE
Really?
BOB
I didnt want to find out I wasnt for
her in the fourth quarter.
IKE
Got any last minute advice?
BOB
(motioning to their eyes)
Maintain eye tact.
Bob turns and leaves, going down a side staircase.
IKE
(to himself)
Eye tact. Eye tact.
Out of the er of his eye, Ike sees a pictures of Christ on the
wall. He leans into the picture and whispers.
IKE (td)
Cover me.
He walks into the chapel.
INT. CHAPEL - TINUING
Ike steps up and stands o Fisher.
FISHER
(to Ike)
I have no idea what Im doing.
IKE
Your job is... the ring.
(to Fisher)
Do you have the ring?!
FISHER
I just found out Im best man! Im
lucky I have a suit... Whats wrong?
Ike gives the ring to Fisher. The Pastor approaches Ike. Ike
turns away and look out over the guests.
IKESPOV: There are most of the TOWNSPEOPLE weve e to
know, plus some NEW YORKERS for Ike, with little ponytails.
Armani wire rims, Donna Karan bodysuits. Theres a lot of
smirking, cheg out the hicks, f their stories for
cocktail hour. Elaine is in back all dressed in black, m
Ike. Mrs. Trout approaches Ike.
MRS. TROUT
You should thank Lou and I for the
wedding car -- a 63 Buick.
IKE
Thank you.
MRS. TROUT
Oh, e on. Youre practically family.
Mrs. Trout starts pig lint off Fishers jacket.
FISHER
Hello. Im Fisher.
MRS. TROUT
This doesnt want to e out.
FISHER
You just pull a hair from my neck.
IKE
Mrs. Trout, go back to your seat!
INT. CHURCH FOYER - DAY
Peggy joins Maggie, who is blowing bubblegum and swaying in
front of an oscillating fan. Grandma and Walter e in.
Grandma gives her a kiss on the cheek.
GRANDMA JULIA
Good luck, Maggie.
MAGGIE
Thank you, Grandma.
Grandma leaves. Walter steps up.
WALTER
(quietly to Maggie)
Im really rooting for this one.
MAGGIE
Thank you, Dad.
Peggy turns off the fan. dy takes the bag from Maggie.
DY
Spit.
Maggie spits her bubblegum into the bag. Peggy hands Maggie her
bouquet.
PEGGY
Lets go.
MAGGIE
No sauntering down the aisle. Just
make time. Lets just get there.
dy and Peggy nod and leave. The door closes.
INT. CHAPEL - TINUING
Both extends his hand to Elaine.
ELAINE
Hi, Im Elaine from New York.
BOB
Hello. Im Bob, Maggies fourth
attempt.
ELAINE
Im sorry.
BOB
Thats okay. Theres a lid for every
pot. Besides, Im fortable with Ike.
I mean, Jack Dempsey lost his
heavyweight title to a New Yorker.
ELAINE
I know. Geunney.
The an begins to play. The anist is Ted. Grandma, Walter,
Mrs. Pressman and the Trouts watch. Mrs. Trout picks lint o