IKE
(after sitting)
Does it matter?
MAGGIE
I think so... When I was walking down
the aisle? I was walking toward
somebody who didnt have any idea who I
really was. And it was only half the
other persons fault, because I had
done everything to vince him that I
was exactly what he wanted. So it was
good that I didnt gh with it
because it would have been a lie, but
you -- you khe real me.
IKE
Yes, I did.
MAGGIE
I didnt. And you being the o the
end of the aisle didnt just fix that.
Ike takes this in. Shes reag him -- but then the defenses
go back up. He turns to her.
IKE
No, I couldnt fix anything...
(as he gets up)
But I still ended up chasing a truck.
Ike moves out to the baly. After a moment, Maggie follows him.
EXT. BALY/IKESAPARTMENT - NIGHT
The baly overlooks tral Park. The twinkling lights of the
city stretch out across the beautiful night. Ike looks out at
the view with his baaggie as she speaks.
MAGGIE
I uand why y up the truck.
Let me explain something. The fact is,
youve see my worst, most
embarrassing, deviously plotting,
potentially but not certifiably,
psychotic state. And if you liked me
then, I mean, now... I t imagine...
(crosses to him)
Be.
Ike has no response.
MAGGIE (td)
I love eggs Be. I hate all the
other kinds.
She hesitates.
MAGGIE (td)
... I hate big weddings with everybody
staring. I would like to get married
on a weekday while everybody is at work.
If I ride off into the su, I want
my own horse.
IKE
Should I be writing this down?
She returns to the baly and hands him the box.
IKE (td)
Whats this?
MAGGIE
These are for you.
He opens it. Its her running shoes.
IKE
Used?
MAGGIE
Theyre mine. Im turning in my
running shoes to you.
IKE
This is getting serious.
Now she is glowing at him, shining with the full force of her.
MAGGIE
And one more thing. I know its hard
to believe there could be more. Um...
Maggie glances around and spots a DECK CHAIR, which she turns so
it is fag the city lights. Then she softly says:
MAGGIE (td)
If you could have a seat, please.
Ike sits. Maggie takes the box from him and puts it aide. And
thes down on one knee.
IKE
(laughing)
Oh my God. No.
Maggie smiles up at him. Ike tips his head bad covers his
eyes with his hand.
MAGGIE
No, no -- dont hide your face, this
only happens on a lifetime. Its
definitely a first to me, and youre
not going to want to miss it.
He smiles as he looks at Maggie.
MAGGIE (td)
I love you, Homer Eisenhraham.
Will you marry me?
Ike swallows, overwhelmed, overjoyed, and scared shitless.
IKE
Maggie, I gotta think about this a
little bit.
Maggie hops cheerfully back to her feet.
MAGGIE
(cheerful)
Good.
She gets off her knees and stands.
MAGGIE (td)
I was hoping youd say that.
IKE
(laughing)
You were not.
MAGGIE
I was, because if you said "yes" right
away, I wouldo say this
part. And Ive been practig it.
(pulling up a chair
and