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[instrumental music]
[upbeat music]
♪ I know it's happening again
♪ 'Cause well I know we can't go back ♪
♪ Back to being friends
♪ So we'd end up this way
♪ Facing collision we both didn't listen ♪
♪ 'Cause who cares what people say? ♪
♪ Now babe there's no turning back ♪
♪ Can't live alone wanna find the one thing that's true ♪
♪ You won't regret not takin' a chance ♪
♪ And I can't quit you
♪ 'Cause I keep on fallin'...
There she is, my bestie and bride-to-be.
I was thirsty and, apparently, not very graceful.
Oh, yeah, that would explain why the plastic wrap's off
by about an inch and a half on the left side.
-Hm. -Is it that noticeable?
-Uh, a-a little. -Oh, perfect timing.
Don't panic! I can treat the stain.
Where does your mom keep her white vinegar?
I don't know if she has that.
Okay. I'll just get mine out of my bag, then.
You carry around white vinegar?
Uh, do you know how many different things
this can be used for? Never mind.
We don't even have time for that.
I packed your dinner-rehearsal dress and two extras,
they're hanging up in your closet, I am positive
I can get this stain out in time, but, you know,
options alleviate stress.
You think of everything.
-I love you. -Oh, I love you more.
Oh, just don't mention this to Claire.
She already thinks I'm such a klutz.
Oh, that's not true.
She asked if I needed a lid
for my drink. She thinks I need a sippy cup.
She asked everyone that, I'm sure she's probably just worried
about her expensive floors.
She also had a mini melt down because I grabbed paper napkins
instead of cloth for the snack table.
Just look at the bright side, I mean,
at least it's in the comfort of your own home.
Besides, you love her son.
He makes you the happiest girl in the world,
so at least she did that right.
See! Look at that charming face!
Hey, wifey!
-Hey, Meg, how's it goin'? -Hey.
Bride-to-be.
You're stressed. Is my mom driving you crazy again?
I-I promise, she's just super excited about everything.
Excited is one word for it.
And we had a stain situation, but Meg has it under control.
Oh, Meg once again saves the day, huh?
Per usual.
Hey, did you, um, did you talk to her about the--
Talked to me about what?
-[Meg] I don't know, El. -Consider it a wedding gift.
No, you cannot play the bride card on this one.
Why not?
Because you know I don't like you
setting me up, it's just so
awkward and uncomfortable.
Sam thinks he'd be a great fit for you.
And he's the best man.
That doesn't make me feel any better.
And why is that always a thing, setting up the bachelor best man
with the desperate maid of honor?
You have to get back on the horse sometime.
Ellie, I told you, horses aren't in the budget for this one.
-[doorknob rattling] -[chuckles]
Ellie. You were supposed to be ready five minutes ago.
The ladies from my bridge club will be here any moment.
-I'll get ready right now. -The bride can't be late.
It sets a bad precedent for your big day.
I'll be right there.
That was a lovely shower you
put together, though, Claire.
Oh, yes.
I noticed you rearranged the snack table
and the picture display.
Sorry, sometimes I just can't help myself.
The clock is ticking.
And that is my cue to leave.
-Already? -Yeah. Work.
Plus, Claire does not want me here.
She may think that you're a klutz,
but she thinks I put my hands on everything.
It's my house, and I want you here.
Elle, I will be here this afternoon
when the real guests arrive. Okay?
Oh, and your dress is dry.
No, of course, we can do a plated dinner, a buffet
and any kind of cuisine you want.
Yes, of course. Okay.
Well, I am looking forward to it. Okay, you, too. Bye.
-Lovely. Do you have a second? -Oh, yeah, anything for you.
Have you heard from the bakery? I mean...
The order was supposed to be here an hour ago
and I guess the driver's MIA.
This donut wall is turning into an epic disaster.
There's going to be a wall, no donuts,
so something needs to be done now.
Yes, uh, Gary blew out his back tire,
but I called The Donut Hole and they are dispatching
a new driver to pick up the goods, so all is good.
-Okay. Well done. -Don't mention it.
So this isn't the only reason that I wanted
to talk to you, though.
You're never going to guess who has hired us
to plan her special day.
Tell me.
-No way! -Yes, way.
Ms. Valerie Ford.
Her previous wedding planner just fell through.
The job is yours if you think you can handle it.
Handle it? I was built for this.
This is only the type of wedding
that I've dreamed of planning!
An endless budget, so many possibilities,
horses, you know, if I wanted them.
All to elevate you to the next level.
All the pictures are gonna be published in
all the celebrity magazines, set new industry trends.
"Meg Mooreland goes metropolitan."
[cell phone ringing]
Look, I know your plate is full
with your best friend's wedding around the corner and all,
but this is a huge opportunity for us.
We haven't had someone this big since ever.
Rest assured, there is plenty of room on my plate.
I'm hungry. Starving.
Good, 'cause she's in my office. Now let's go.
-Wait, what? -Now. Move it.
So how long do you think we need
to get this thing up and running?
Ten to fourteen months seems to be the sweet spot
for most of our clients.
I'd prefer something a bit sooner.
I was hoping to get married next month.
Can you work with that? That's doable, right?
I don't wanna give the press too much notice.
Um, yes, uh, we would just really have to move fast.
Uh, what is your head count?
I trimmed the guest list down
to about 500 or so.
Uh, wow. You are having a giant celebration. That's fantastic.
I'm in love! I want to shout it from the rooftops!
I've met my forever person, and I've waited my entire life.
I don't wanna wait any longer. You know what I mean?
Yeah, I know what you mean. It's, like, love.
It, it blossoms every day. Uh...
I want everyone from my mail carrier to my hairstylist
to share our love.
Oh, and I've decided to cover all expenses for my guests,
so if you could organize flights and hotels
when the RSVPs come in...
Yeah, I would just need a list with numbers, and I'm on it.
There will also be a lot of children,
and I'd like to keep them occupied.
So if you could put together, like, a carnival
or a petting zoo or something...
Yeah, kid-friendly attractions are a great idea.
I would also love some Hawaiian fire dancers for the reception.
Fire dancers? Okay.
I would also contact the fire department
for reviews and permits. On it.
Oh. Ellie, I'm so glad you're here.
-Guess what I just found out. -What?
I am doing Valerie Ford's wedding.
-Congratulations! -Thank you.
[sighs] But enough about me. How was shower number one?
Better than expected. The ladies from the bridge club adored me.
Well, that's no surprise.
I just have a few things that I'd like to finalize with you.
Like what? You've been on top of everything since the proposal.
I know you weren't able to really commit to a color palette
for dinner, and you liked yellow 'cause it went with the flowers,
but we weren't able to commit to a pink.
I commit to pink. It sounds pretty.
Uh, Ellie, that doesn't narrow it down, like, at all.
Light pink?
I have an entire binder here.
-Full of pink swatches. -Hm.
You know, I trust you to make these kind of decisions.
You're not only my wedding planner, you're my best friend.
And I can't wait to be there for the biggest day of your life.
-Wow, it crept up quickly! -Imagine how I feel.
-A bundle full of nerves? -Uh...
-All brides-to-be are. -Yeah, you're probably right.
I just, I haven't been able to sleep too well, either.
Well, you are going to be so happy that you decided
to stay local as opposed to a summer destination wedding.
I mean, yeah, the beach backdrop is beautiful,
but people tend to forget that sand is like nature's glitter
and it just gets everywhere.
-[chuckles] -So are you excited for tonight?
You mean, the part you planned? Obviously. Are you excited?
You get to meet the best man. He's coming by later with Sam.
Oh. Can't wait.
Thank you so much, everybody, for coming to attend
our Ellie's bridal shower.
-Um, uh, second. -[Meg] Second bridal shower.
If anyone would like to say a few words
about our beautiful bride,
we should have a few minutes right after we open gifts.
Oh, and if anyone has moved in the past three months,
I do not have your address on file, so come see me
before you leave this eve.
I'll start with this one!
Okay.
-Thank you! I love it. -Oh!
Well, now you can make smoothies all the time at home.
You know, the green ones that you like.
Add a little almond milk add a little blueberry,
a coconut milk. She's lactose intolerant, you know?
Okay, this one is from me, and it is so awesome,
I think I might have to take two swag bags in return.
Aww, thank you. [gasps] I love it!
It's a fairy tiara for your wedding.
-It's so cute! -[laptop keys clacking]
Oh. Sorry.
I'll go get the desserts ready.
[indistinct chatter]
What are you doing?
Tyler?
Hey. It's been a while.
What are you doing here?
I'm the best man. What are you doing here?
Of course you are, just my luck.
And can you please get out of those?
I was just about to bring these out to the party.
What-what are you, like, the-the wedding planner?
Yeah, and the maid of honor, thank you very much.
Of course you are. Well, you need help?
-I-I can take this for you. -No, no, no, it's fine.
Only now I need to replace two of the cupcakes that you ate.
Thankfully, I have extras in the fridge.
Or we could make some slight
modifications and nobody else will know.
-Hands off the cakes, Tyler. -I'm only trying to help.
That's exactly what the best man does.
Not only were these color coordinated,
but they are also organized by dietary restrictions.
And guess what? You just cross-contaminated everything.
-Uh, that's not good. -Yeah, it's not ideal.
But I can fix it, if you don't mind giving me a little space?
-Or we can move it over here-- -No, no, no.
-Please, just put it back down. -It'll be so much easier.
-Tyler, Tyler, please, please... -Whoa.
[Tyler] Uh...
This isn't happening.
Hey, how's the desserts coming along?
Claire's already asking, of course.
[gasps] Look, it's Tyler.
This is the guy we've been telling you about.
Yeah, I know Tyler.
And if he would just listen to me for once--
Or if you can consider an outside opinion for once.
It doesn't have to always be Meg Mooreland's mottos.
These floor cakes are your fault.
And I bet they taste really good.
You two do remember each other.
Aw, it's just like old times.
I still can't believe you tried to set me up with him.
You know we've bumped heads since college.
I had no idea, I thought that was just the way
you two flirted.
We had Economics together.
[sighs] We had to work on this group project.
Well, I worked on it 'cause I had to redo all of his work
because he was just so lazy.
And the only time he wasn't lazy is whenever he would
argue any point that I made in class
because he thought I was a know-it-all.
Yeah. He does like to get a rise out of people.
And he dropped your dessert.
Okay, now on to the important stuff.
I know that you passed on a bachelorette party,
but I was thinking, since everyone from the bridal party's
gonna be under one roof at the chalet,
that we just have like a little makeshift one, you know?
Mm, that's a sweet gesture, but I don't think it's necessary.
Just think of it like a sleepover.
-You know, we can play games. -Yeah.
But it's extra work for you
and I'm already overwhelmed as it is, you know?
You already planned all the games, haven't you?
-Maybe a few. -[both chuckling]
Okay, fine. We can play some games.
Great, then all I need from you
is to just fill out this little questionnaire.
Super simple. Shoe size, favorite movie, first date.
And then we see who knows you the best.
Okay, but I don't think anyone's gonna know any of these answers.
I did.
You know more about me than I do.
You were my little sister in our sorority.
It was kind of my job.
Besides, why do you think Sam calls me
asking for date recommendations?
Speaking of, Sam was supposed to be here
half an hour ago to work on vows.
Ah, I'm sure he'll be here soon, he's probably
just stuck at your parents'.
No, he texted me earlier when he left.
He said he was gonna grab a quick bite with Tyler and then--
Oh, that's why.
-What? -He's with Tyler.
He could be halfway around the world by now.
-Oh, come on, he's not that bad. -Let me ask you a question.
Would you eat sushi if it wasn't that bad?
[laughs] Okay, I know you have strong opinions about him,
but you have to get along, at least for the next week.
[sighs] Okay, fine. I will try my best.
Thank you.
-[laughs] -[cell phone beeps]
-Finally. They just parked. -See, I told you.
Now you just figure your vows
and I will finish the packing for us.
Need a hand?
Uh, yeah, actually, if you could pack these up in the trunk
once I'm done, that would be amazing.
And it would help me save some time in the morning.
-Okay. Sure thing. -[Meg] Thanks.
I assume you don't trust me with anything else.
Your assumption's accurate.
That was a great shower you put on for Ellie, though.
You know, pretty and perfect, like I know you like it.
Ah, yeah. Not even you could ruin it.
Well, if you didn't get so grabby in the kitchen...
You know, I was just trying to be the best man
and compliment the party you put together.
Um, it's my job to put my hands on things, okay?
I am the maid of honor, slash wedding planner.
You're not the only one around here to have a fancy title.
Okay, but if you wanna be a good best man,
you have to listen to the wedding planner.
Oh, I can do that, if she wouldn't mind
listening to some of my ideas.
Mm. Maybe you just follow my lead.
Look, Sam is super sentimental, and he keeps these trinkets
and mementos, and I was thinking--
Tyler, I have it all under control, okay?
Okay. Well, are the bags ready? 'Cause I need to get going.
Uh, yes, just one minute. Valerie, hi.
-Hey, Meg, do you have a sec? -Yeah. No, it's a great time...
[Valerie] The RSVPs have been rolling in
and people want their travel itineraries.
Could you get that sorted ASAP?
I have a few cousins coming all the way from Greece.
Yeah, I-I'm on it, if you could just text me
all the names so I can prioritize them?
And I'll have everything emailed and booked ASAP.
[Valerie] Thank goodness, they'll also
need a guide for things to do around town.
Oh, yeah. I mean, you gotta keep them busy.
I will have everything to you by tomorrow morning, I promise.
No, it was definitely February.
Uh, I-I don't think so. That seems kind of quick.
Yeah, it was definitely your birthday.
Seriously, you don't remember the first time
you met my parents?
[Sam] Hey, o-okay,
I-I didn't forget meeting them.
It's just, the time of year is just, you know, fuzzy.
You stuffed your jacket pocket with those heart-shaped mints
from the hostess because I said I liked them, remember?
It was definitely February. My birthday's in the summer.
Oh, yeah, it's, uh, yeah, it's kinda coming back to me now.
What other important things do you not remember?
Hey, I...
I haven't forgotten how much I love you.
Sam, we need to be on the same page with these vows,
or otherwise what's the point?
[exhales sharply]
Okay, you, too. Bye.
Ellie and Sam are fighting again.
Have you noticed them bickering lately?
That's weddings for you. They're fine.
-They don't look fine. -They're doing their vows.
It's a sweet gesture, but it's definitely opening up
a new can of stress.
It's normal, I promise. They're fine.
Well, I hope that's all it is.
So you gonna take out the bags today
or are they too heavy for you?
Yes.
[instrumental music]
Oh. Hey. You got here fast.
Yeah, I think I missed rush hour.
Have a seat. Thank you for coming on such short notice.
Yeah, of course, I can see you're the last one
left at work, as always.
Well, you kinda have to be when you do all the work yourself.
You wanted to. You thought group project meant Meg project.
However you wanna remember it.
I would have given these to you sooner, but the jeweler
just called a few hours ago.
-Wow. You trust me with these? -You literally have one job.
Guard these with your life.
Okay, sure. Copy that.
-I have something for you, too. -Oh?
It's a box I took from Sam's place.
Remember I was telling you earlier about
how he likes keepsakes?
I was thinking maybe you could do something nice
with it for Ellie. I don't know. It's good to have.
Aww, that's really sweet. Thank you, Tyler.
You're welcome.
Well, uh, I'll let you get back to work.
Thanks.
And try and get some sleep.
You know, we got a big day tomorrow.
Oh, you do not have to worry about me.
I know, I don't.
Can you not pace? It's making me more anxious than I already am.
Sorry.
I didn't get much sleep last night.
Valerie wants the world, and I'm just not sure
I can get the world ready in time.
Were you able to finish the vows with Sam?
Sort of...
-Not really. -Why not?
It's easy, right? I love you.
I take you to be my lawfully wedded wife.
-Right? -[cell phone beeps]
I'm struggling to say how I feel.
Something doesn't make sense.
Sorry, that was the petting zoo.
I just, I don't know what to do.
Every time I start to write, I think,
"What is Claire gonna say about that?"
[cell phone beeps]
Well, you will have plenty of time to figure it out
on the way to the chalet. Are you, uh, ready to go?
Yeah, Sam said Tyler is on his way over
and asked if we could caravan together and grab--
Wait, what? Why? No. No, no, no.
He's gonna seriously put us way behind schedule.
-[doorbell rings] -Looks like he's on time.
Maybe you should give him some more credit.
[Ellie] Kathy? Hey! How are you? Come on in.
Hi, ladies. I am so glad I caught you before you left.
Meg, you haven't been answering your phone.
Oh, yeah, sorry. It's been in use nonstop today.
Wedding, wedding, weddings! You know how it is.
Yes, weddings. That's why I'm here, actually.
Um, I have some good news and some bad news.
What's going on?
See, um, I overbooked your rental.
Overbooked it? How is that even possible?
I literally put in a reservation months ago.
I know, I'm so sorry. This has never happened before.
I think it was this intern I had. She wasn't that great.
Anyway, this group of guests arrived for a family reunion
and I called about the keys, and I just lost it.
I promise I will find you another great venue.
Okay, but this is her wedding. Can't you just move the reunion?
I tried. It's 20 people.
Twenty very unmoving people.
Hey. What's going on?
An overbooking. I can't believe it.
I'll issue you a full refund ASAP.
But on to the good news, we have options!
-The show must go on! -Let me see that.
Anything in there, 20 percent discounted.
[door opens]
-What's going on, guys? -Not much.
We got to find a new venue.
Do you have anything nicer?
It's wedding season, and all our other venues are booked.
Why don't we just have it at Sam's parents' house
where we're all staying this weekend?
Your parents will be fine with that, right, Sam?
Oh, yeah, you know, Claire will just love that.
Hey, look, honey, I-I don't think we have much of a choice.
I mean...
[cell phone beeps]
[instrumental music]
Wow!
-This place is stunning! -Yeah, not bad, huh?
I can't believe we're getting married at your parents' house.
-The other place had a sauna. -Well, weddings are stressful.
I mean, people will sweat enough on their own, you know?
Hey, I... Wa...
I feel like I've let Ellie down.
Losing the venue is just a tiny roadblock.
If I know you, this wedding's gonna go off without a hitch.
Yeah, maybe you're right,
only now I have a lot of people to call
and let know the new venue address.
Well, maybe I can help. Take the reigns somewhere.
Ah, we'll see.
[Meg sighs]
Okay, so the rental fiasco
set us back about 41 minutes.
Thankfully, that only cut into our unpacking time.
Your mom and dad should be here any minute now,
and Lauren within the hour.
Oh, and I called everyone on the guest list
and let them know the new address, so crisis averted.
[sighs] Well, thanks to Tyler having that bright idea.
Oh, my gosh, I can't believe I just said that.
Ah. See? Maybe he's changed.
Uh, no. One bright idea does not make a changed man.
[sighs] Well, maybe Sam will stop driving me crazy, too.
Hey, have you seen a small jewelry pouch?
I'm positive I packed it on the side of my suitcase.
No, I don't think so.
That's strange. It was just right here.
Okay, well, can we look for it a little bit later?
Janine is about to be here to finalize the cake order.
No, we have to find it right now, Meg.
Yeah, well, maybe it just fell out when you were in the car.
-No, it's my something blue. -Okay, well...
It'll be easier to search when we're not in such a time crunch.
You don't understand. It was my grandmother's.
My mom will freak out when she finds out it's gone.
-[doorbell rings] -[Ellie sighs]
I will help you search for it tonight,
but now we gotta get going.
Oh, b-but you're still gonna wear it for the wedding, though.
-We were in a rush, mom. -And it's still being cleaned.
Oh. You don't miss a beat, Meg.
It feels like just yesterday that I was watching you two
play in the backyard, and now my little girl is getting married.
Mom, you say that every time we're together.
Well, your mother still sees you as a toddler
running around in the backyard.
Well, I have to admit, this place is pretty perfect.
I'm not surprised, I'm sure that Claire has been waiting
her entire life for this moment.
-[doorbell rings] -I've got it!
[gasps] Ooh, that should be Janine with the cakes.
[Meg chuckles]
Oh, Meg, I'm so sorry. We have a problem with the cakes.
A problem? Like, what?
-Like, there are no cakes. -No cakes?
[Janine] They didn't have our cake order in their system--
What are you talking about? I-I put it online months ago!
-I-I even have a receipt-- -I get there's a receipt.
But that still doesn't mean there's a cake.
They're trying to work one in. I told them to put a rush on it.
A rush on it? Like, today?
W-what if we just made the cakes?
Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Ellie needs a proper bride's cake.
These things happen. It's fixable.
Janine, call again. Just make sure that we will have a cake.
Okay, even two tiers we will make do.
And, Debbie, have you ever made chocolate cake?
Sam's cake is supposed to be red velvet.
Well, red velvet is chocolate cake
just with some food coloring.
I can do that. It'll be yummy.
You know, your mom makes a pretty decent cake.
-Thanks, Debs. -[Debbie] Yeah. Oh.
Claire, why don't we have a look
at what you have in your kitchen?
Oh, I don't know what we have in the kitchen.
I don't cook, so my guess is as good as yours.
-But let's see. -Hm. Okay.
It's gonna be okay, honey.
Look, everything's gonna be fine.
Is it? 'Cause I'm not convinced.
Yeah, it will, I promise.
Let's just go look and see where your ceremony's gonna be, huh?
[chuckles]
Okay, so I was thinking the arch goes here,
and then the guests go here, facing this way.
-Uh, can we fit everyone? -Yeah.
Tightly, but, yes, I think so.
[Debbie screaming]
Oh, okay, look, Meg, I love my mom, but she does this thing
where she announces everything she sees
and narrates everything that's going on as it's happening.
Can you please not let that happen?
It drives me so crazy, Meg, so crazy.
[laughs] Look at this beautiful garden!
Oh. It's so peaceful and serene!
The gardeners do a lovely job, don't they?
The ladies and I play bridge out here sometimes, too.
Oh, wow, I can just see Ellie
walking in from right over there.
-Yes, hon. Very cute. -[laughs]
And look at this for the seating area,
it's just so tiny and adorable.
Oh, we'll sit right there.
-Yay! -[Debbie laughs]
Oh...
Play ball.
-There you guys are! -Whoa!
-Hey! It's so good to see you. -Hi, Greg, how are you doing?
-Hi, Greg. -Good to see you.
-Meg. -Where have you two been?
Just deciding on wedding stuff
because I didn't know where you were.
We're always out here, you know that.
I'm sorry, it's just with my parents
and your mom, it's a lot to handle.
Well, I hope at least the cakes arrived.
Do you need a new caterer?
'Cause I know the best brisket guy
in all of Southern California.
[chuckles] No, thanks, we're good.
You know everything's gonna be okay, right?
I know. It's just still a lot to do.
Well, do you need our help?
No, we just have a few kinks to work out.
-Are you sure? -Yeah, we'll be fine.
You just go work on your vows.
And then in just three days
I get to marry the love of my life.
Aww...
[instrumental music]
Did you double-check the car?
I don't know if I could do this.
Why not? Did I, did I lock it again?
I mean, go through with the wedding.
El, that seems a tad extreme.
Oh, my gosh, are you being serious?
Does it look like I'm joking?
Maybe it's just the-the pre-wedding jitters, I mean,
you said earlier that maybe you were experiencing them.
It's just, nothing is going right. Maybe it's a sign?
This whole thing, it just, it doesn't feel okay.
-Ellie, just try to breathe. -Maybe we're not meant to be.
You and Sam are perfect for each other.
You guys were made to be together.
So why am I struggling with the vows so hard?
Writing your own is a struggle.
I mean, you're practically condensing
your entire love story into just a few words.
Okay, but what about everything else?
The chalet, the bracelet, the cake.
It's like life is telling me it's not the right time.
So then what do you wanna do?
Maybe take a walk out back.
-Think things over. -That's a good idea.
But I do appreciate this
beautiful wedding you've planned for me.
Of course. What are best friends for?
I'd feel awful if we called it off.
No, you just focus on what's best for you, okay?
[Lauren sneezing]
Sounds like Lauren has arrived.
Meg, she, she can't see me like this.
[sighs] Okay, you-you go. I'll, I'll take care of Lauren, okay?
Thank you.
-Hey. How was the drive? -[sneezes]
-Ah. -You okay?
[sniffs] It's nature. So I'm highly allergic.
Oh, no. We have flowers everywhere.
Whatever happened to the chalet?
I was really looking forward to the sauna.
It was just a terrible mix-up is all.
[Lauren] You really should let me help with the planning.
You always bite off more than you can chew.
It was an issue with the agency.
Hm. I was dreaming about that sauna.
It's really good for head congestion.
Why don't I show you to your room?
And you can freshen up before we eat.
-Where's Ellie, though? -Yeah.
I was, uh, wondering the same thing.
We were gonna review our vows before dinner.
Meg, wh...
Oh, you know, I think she just stepped out for a second.
[chuckles] That's so weird, I thought she was right behind me.
[sneezes]
So is anybody else hungry? 'Cause I'm starving.
-Where's dinner again? -In town in two hours.
But if you're hungry now, we have peanut butter and jelly
in the kitchen.
Sorry, caterer comes tomorrow.
He'll make food for the entire weekend.
[instrumental music]
Mm. Your peanut butter and jelly was a huge hit with Greg.
He asked if you could do more for the wedding.
-Mm. -Mm.
It's getting chaotic in there.
Greg and Walter are fighting over the last half sandwich
and Debbie put on a movie, but just keeps spoiling it.
[chuckles] Yeah, well, it's gonna be a full house
all weekend, I'm afraid.
Yup.
This was a really nice idea that you had though,
so thank you.
Yeah. It's a gorgeous place for a wedding.
Yeah.
How are you doing?
[sighs] I don't know.
I'm kind of worried, to be honest.
I think you were right about Sam and Ellie.
She's having second thoughts, and I'm afraid
she's gonna call off the wedding.
-Seriously? -Yeah.
-Sam would be crushed. -Yeah, so would Ellie.
But, I don't know, she's just not dealing with everything
that's coming at her too well, and then she's hiding it
from Sam, probably 'cause she doesn't wanna burden him
or have Claire step in.
Is there anything I can do to help?
-Maybe talk to Sam? -No, no, no, please.
-You cannot say anything yet. -Okay, okay.
But I can't just sit back and watch my best friend
get blindsided either.
I just, I don't know what to do at this point beyond mitigation.
I don't know, maybe Ellie's right.
All signs at this point just point to a big disaster.
The chalet rental wasn't your fault.
It doesn't matter. Doesn't fix anything.
And I don't think anything will.
Ellie has never backed out of anything.
Hey, look, look what you've done for Ellie so far,
you know, putting this whole thing together.
She is very lucky to have a friend like you. Okay?
And if there's anyone I know who can fix it, it's you.
Miss Can Do, Miss Meg Knows Best.
I hated it when you called me that.
-Yeah, I know. -[Meg sighs]
Where is Ellie, anyway?
-She took a walk out back. -Huh.
Well, maybe what she needs to be doing
is talking a walk down memory lane,
remembering why her and Sam fell in love in the first place.
That's it. That's it!
I can't believe I'm gonna say this, but you are a genius.
Wait, wait, hold up. What is it?
That is what Ellie needs.
To be reminded the meaning of her marriage.
Strip away all this wedding stuff, and show them
why they fell in love in the first place.
-I'm a genius. -Oh, I regret saying that.
So what is the plan of attack?
I don't know.
Maybe we need to recreate their first date or something?
Something that is special to them, and their love story.
What do you remember?
I remember exactly when Sam tried to take Ellie
out for dinner for their first date..
Oh, he, he was a wreck.
Was that the Philamena's fail?
Yes. Philamena's.
Oh, only the classiest Italian restaurant just off campus.
Oh, my mouth just waters thinking about
their homemade ravioli.
Yup, and sadly, there's no ravioli to be had
as Sam didn't understand the concept of a reservation.
[chuckles] Right, nor did he understand the concept
of overcooking pasta when he tried to make dinner for Ellie,
but instead set off the fire detectors.
[laughs] Well, he gets an A for effort,
even if the meal was inedible.
Yeah, he sure does.
I remember Ellie called me right after she had that date.
She said it was the best pasta she's ever had
because it was made with nothing but water, powder and laughter.
-Classic Sam. -[singsong] Classic.
So what are we gonna do?
We can't replicate our old place. It was a dump.
True, but I think a little mac 'n' cheese throwback
could be just the trick.
Okay, then, we're gonna have to get
some lettuce, croutons and dressing.
Sam went a bit ambitious with that side salad.
Okay, so we can go grocery shopping,
we will get everyone out of the house headed to that dinner.
Tell Ellie and Sam to hang back
for a little fashionably-late entrance
and then we'll set up when everyone's gone.
Sounds good, and if needed,
I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve.
Okay, but let's try and stick to the plan, okay?
Okay.
[instrumental music]
-[sighs] There they are. -Hey, are you okay?
[sighs] It's just a little migraine, I think.
I'm probably just dehydrated.
I'm sorry, honey, that's terrible.
I'll, um, I'll get you some water, okay?
Thank you.
Okay, you go in, get things started,
I'll talk to Elle and make sure everyone is out for dinner.
Okay.
Hey, you. How was your walk? Are you feeling any better?
Not feeling better, I just got even more stressed
and now Sam is upset with me because he couldn't find me,
so I just told him I had a headache.
But you don't have a headache, do you?
What else was I supposed to say?
Meg, I keep pushing him away.
It would crush him if he found out
I was having second thoughts, but you can't tell anyone.
My mom, his mother, they would be devastated.
Uh, you're fine, El. I mean, who would I tell?
At this point you're the only person I can trust.
Lauren is allergic to everything, including secrets.
And now I have to put a face on for everyone and talk about
how excited I am for this dumb dinner.
Nope. You don't have to do that.
Why not?
Let's just say the wedding party's gonna have
their own little dinner tonight.
Tyler and I have something special planned
for the two of you.
You and Tyler?
Yeah, well, we spent the afternoon together.
Okay. Nothing makes sense anymore.
Just meet me at the den 7 p.m.
That is your new reservation time.
Okay.
I spoke to Greg and they're all at dinner, so we are good to go.
Perfect, so we have about an hour to two
to make Ellie and Sam fall back in love.
How's that, uh, side salad coming along?
Oh!
-Oh, you forgot? -I am going, okay?
Yup.
Wow. That mac 'n' cheese definitely looks overcooked now.
Uh, how about you mind your own business?
You have one job, and here you are, supervising mine.
Well, that's because I couldn't make bad mac 'n' cheese
if I tried, so it fell on you.
Mm-hmm.
Also, my menus are adorable.
What? When did you have time to do that?
Like, ten minutes ago, I just used the same program
I used for Val's wedding invitations.
Oh, it was easy. The salad, right.
Yeah. The, uh, dressing.
-Thank you. -Yeah.
Wow! You need help and you need salad for that dressing.
-Uh, Sam is the chef, remember? -Mm-hmm. Yeah, yeah. Good cover.
It needs to be authentic.
We just have to remind them how compatible
they are together, you know? Like Sam.
He hits a roadblock and he keeps going.
Ellie loves that about him, and she finds his mistakes endearing
and him to be funny.
-He and I have that in common. -Yeah, except, you're not funny.
Okay.
Here, let me give it a shot.
Uh, okay.
-I should go get Ellie. -Yeah.
-Nice apron. -Why, thank you.
And welcome to Philamena's.
-Hey, you feelin' better? -Yeah.
Is your entire party present?
I think so, yeah.
And your name, sir?
-I'm Sam... -Sam?
Hm. Could it be under another name?
-[whispers] Just go with it. -Try Ellie.
Ellie? Okay.
Yeah, um, I'm not finding it anywhere here.
Are you sure you made a reservation?
[chuckles] Uh, maybe I forgot?
It wouldn't be the first time.
Hey, it was only our first date.
Yeah, I'm so sorry, but I can't seat you here tonight.
Guess you'll just have to go home and whip something up
in the kitchen.
[chuckles]
Our first date. You burned your hand for me and everything.
Yeah, that burn was painful. Left a mark.
You did a great job playing it cool.
Oh, I wanted to impress you.
[Tyler] Dinner's coming right up.
[Meg gasps] Oh, no!
You don't wanna set off the fire detectors.
[coughing]
Ma'am. Sir.
Nice job. That is almost as disgusting as I remember it.
[both] Bon appetit.
[chuckles]
-[doorbell rings] -Ooh!
And this is the part where Sam orders
the yummy pepperoni pizza.
Mm...
Worked like a charm.
Mm-hmm.
"Mm-hmm?" The date. It worked like a charm.
Yeah, it was a...
-It was a great idea, huh? -Yeah.
I'm so glad it worked, though. I was kinda worried it wouldn't.
But I might be able to pull off this wedding after all.
Wemight be able to pull this off.
Mm, if by we you mean me, then, yes.
You're just a sufficient sidekick so far.
-Oh, really? -Mm-hmm.
So I haven't helped inspire you
in any of this?
Nope.
Can I get a muse credit?
I'll think about it.
Do you think we're in the clear yet?
Hard to tell, but it is nice to see Ellie smile again.
Yeah. They have their perfect love story.
Yeah, I wish I could find what they have.
Don't we all?
Where did you even find a fog machine?
That was an incredibly random, but, but very nice touch.
I had it packed in the back of my car.
I thought it might be cool to, you know, use it
when the groomsmen walk out. Like, pssh.
Oh, yeah. That wasn't gonna happen.
-No? -Mm-mm.
I'm glad it found some use, though.
Yeah, well, I do have a few tricks up my sleeve.
[cell phone beeps]
[sighs] It's work.
But it's not urgent.
[Ellie] Thanks again for dinner.
That was actually really sweet what you did.
I could tell it meant a lot to Sam, too.
And it was nice seeing you and Tyler getting along.
Uh, yeah, don't be used to that.
-[both chuckling] -And don't mention it.
I'm just so glad that you and Sam are back to normal again.
Yeah. Me, too.
I mean, I saw the sparks flying
between the two of you tonight.
The problem is the wedding.
It just, it doesn't feel real.
I feel so overwhelmed.
Well, I mean, you know, it's normal to feel overwhelmed.
Yeah, it's just, with all these people coming here
for this wedding, I just don't wanna disappoint them.
Well, I think you just need to relax.
And we can downsize if you're still feeling overwhelmed.
You can have a tiny wedding if you want to.
You don't have to have Cinderella's big ball.
I'm already doing one of those, happy to forfeit the other.
-So you think I should forfeit? -No, that's not what I meant...
I, I just meant, with Valerie's wedding, I'm overwhelmed,
so I get how you would be overwhelmed, I...
Look, trust me when I say
there's no one else's wedding in the world
I would rather plan than yours, okay?
You're my best friend, and I'd do anything for you.
-I love you. -I love you, too.
Aww, look at our little Ellie.
Baby of the group and the first to get married?
I thought for sure it would be me.
[Ellie and Lauren chuckling]
And you, you aren't even close to getting married.
You need to put yourself out there more.
[Ellie] So what's the sitch with you and Greg?
[Lauren] Huh. Please. He is married to the sports channel.
-And who keeps texting you? -Uh, Valerie Ford.
Her wedding is becoming quite the event.
Details got leaked to the press, so she wants
to push up even further.
Val Ford?
I love her.
How did you even end up scoring her wedding?
This is crazy. What is she like...
More importantly, can I crash?
[chuckles] Uh, she's actually very nice.
She just has a very unique vision for her wedding,
and it involves everything. It's a nightmare.
And, yes, she's invited so many people that I seriously doubt
she would notice you stalking her.
[chuckles]
Well, I hope that she's gonna have better luck
than this one, 'cause this one's having problems.
I mean, it's definitely the biggest wedding that I've dealt
with, but you know, I'm always up for the challenge.
Something tells me that Val's is gonna be easier.
[sneezes] Hm.
Oh, almost forgot.
Ellie, oh, m-my nails are wet,
but your mom gave me picture charms at dinner.
-Oh, perfect. Yeah. -Oh, for your something old?
Yeah, I'm wrapping small pictures of my grandparents
into the bouquet.
Aww, I love that!
Oh, and your mom, she gave me her diamond earrings earlier
today for your something borrowed. Thanks, Debs.
So that just leaves your something blue.
Yeah, that's supposed to be my bracelet, but I can't find it.
I've zero clue where it is. I've ripped this whole house apart.
[Lauren] You could have left it at home.
I triple checked. It was in my bag.
You mean, that beaded blue bracelet?
-[Ellie] Hm. -Oh.
-We'll find it, El. -[Ellie] I hope so.
'Cause I don't think I can get married without it.
I brought everything we had in stock. Any of these match?
They're all the blue ones I could find.
[sighs] Well, this one is sort of similar.
It's just Ellie thinks that we're still gonna find hers.
But I'm just gonna let her believe it
'cause she does not need any more stress.
This is as close to the real thing as we're gonna get.
-I think. -Shall I have her try it on?
No, let's just pull it and hold it here.
Thanks, Janine.
-Um, a little bit to the left. -This way?
-No, the other left. That one. -Oh.
A little bit, smidge. No, too far. Okay, right there.
-Perfect. -[Tyler] Fine.
I just still feel really guilty, though.
Like, what if in the craze of putting together Ellie's wedding
and Valerie's simultaneously that I misplaced it somewhere?
So we'll keep looking for it.
You know, we're not gonna give up hope yet.
Only we're officially way behind schedule at this point.
So I'll drive back to the city and look for it again.
No, weddings need to stay on schedule.
That other bracelet will have to do
even though it's more clear than blue.
[sighs] Ellie is just gonna be so upset if we can't find it.
I think we need to recreate another date.
What? No, no, no. I thought for sure we nailed that dinner.
Yeah, we did, but...
I talked to her last night and I think she just needs
a little more reassurance.
Okay, what do you have in mind?
Three little words.
[laughs]
Am I meant to be familiar with those words?
You should be.
I love you.
Aww. I love you, too.
I'm talking about the first time they said it to each other.
I will fill you in on the details as soon as I'm done
making these calls for Val.
No. You can't leave me hanging.
Fine. I'll show you.
But all I can say now is it's just gonna remind them
how much fun they really have together.
Wow, you're just like a walking live feed.
[sighs] Val is on the verge again.
Verge of what?
I don't know, an emotional breakdown?
Overjoyed with happiness? It changes by the minute.
But she is always on the verge, always.
Uh-huh. You sure you didn't bite off more than you could chew?
-Help me with this. -Say please.
-[Meg] Just do it. -Okay.
Let me tell you something, my multi-tasking talents,
they have no limitations or thresholds.
-Oh? Is that right? -Obviously.
Are you sure you're not gonna look back some day and feel bad
for not giving yourself entirely to your best friend?
[scoffs] Excuse me?
Why don't you just stick to your baby steps rule of thumb
and leave the big stuff to the big kids, okay?
[Tyler] Okay.
-[Tyler sighs] -Perfect.
I am doing just fine juggling both, obviously.
You know, you're not gonna be able to pull out that phone
standing next to Ellie at the altar.
I won't need to. I'll just put it in her bouquet.
[chuckles] Okay.
So are you gonna show me
what the next deep-down memory lane is?
Okay, let's go.
Yeah, that's not what that's used for. Can we focus?
Please?
-Thank you. -Sure.
I can't even remember the last time
I even went to a movie theater. Feels like another lifetime.
I went the past weekend. Twice.
Wow. Must be nice having such freedom.
Yeah, last time I checked, it's a free country.
You know, the only person tying you down is... you.
Wow. Thank you, personal self-help guru.
[chuckles] Anytime.
Anyways, the movie theater is where Sam and Ellie
first said "I love you" to each other.
During the movie? Really?
-Sam never told me that. -[Meg] Yeah.
Hm, I-I hope it wasn't during the one of those stupid
true-crime shows that he watches all the time.
No, no, no, it-it was sweet, actually. It was a rom-com.
-A chick flick? -Yeah.
Oh, Sam. Ooh.
He said he never went to a chick flick with Ellie.
Oh, then he told you lies.
You know your-your friend Cliff?
-Cliff? Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, -Yeah.
We used to play basketball together.
Right, well, Cliff is the manager
at the Great Hills Theater, they had this huge plan,
they were gonna sneak him in late, have kettle corn and wine
and Ellie's favorite candy. Uh...
He's kinda sweet, though. Still gonna tease him for it.
Aha, but there's a twist.
They didn't even watch the rom-com.
Ellie got sick,
so Sam set up his star projector at home instead.
So he did weasel his way out of the movie. Classic Sam.
[Lauren] It's true, though.
-Howdy. -Hello.
Ms. Ellie and Mr. Sam, we request your presence
this way to the outdoor amphitheater.
Wait, why don't you request our presence?
Uh, because you can't get tickets to the show.
-Uh, what show? -Hm.
The show that we are about to show.
-[Sam chuckles] -Well, how do we get tickets?
-You can't get tickets. -[Greg] Why not?
Because
it is sold out.
-Mm-hmm. -Sold out.
-[Lauren] Sold out? -Yeah.
Well, then who else bought them?
It's a privately booked event. I am so sorry.
Well, who booked?
Uh, the maid of honor
and the best man, of course.
[chuckles] Bride and groom only. Let's go.
Just like college.
So I'm stuck with you for two hours.
-[Greg] Ping-Pong? -No.
-[chuckles] -[gasps]
Wow! This is beautiful, just like--
Oh, that date at Great Hills.
I like that nebula. It's a nice nebula.
How do you know what a nebula is?
Uh, I took an astronomy class
back in our Economics days, all right?
Oh, and you actually learned something? Shocker.
Guys, this is actually really sweet.
Thank you so much. I can't believe it.
It's nice to take a break from the craziness of the wedding.
And revisit some of our most special moments in our history.
But this isn't even the best part yet.
I didn't forget you had your very own concession stand.
Stars and snacks, what more could you want?
-Go! Go! -Come on!
[Tyler] Ready, set, go!
Sam, hello, I have a wedding dress I have to fit into.
You're already two pounds under your goal weight
for the wedding. Haven't you suffered enough?
-You should eat. -You remembered my goal weight.
I mean, you'd still be perfect no matter how many pounds
you gain, but all bets are off for the honeymoon.
Yes. Italy. Delicious pizza and wine every day.
-I can't wait. -I know.
We're gonna be watching the stars
from the beautiful field in Tuscany,
only, this time for real.
-Hey. -Hm?
Do you remember what happened
that night at the theater?
You told me you loved me. I miss dates like this.
We should do this kinda thing more often.
Yeah.
I think we scored.
-You hungry? -Always.
Ice cream and kettle corn. Oh, my favorite.
Yeah, I can tell.
Honestly, I do kinda miss being 13
and just eating whatever I want.
I know, right? Those were the days.
Can you imagine having a gallon-sized slushy now?
-Oh! The sugar rush. -Calories?
The painful, permanent brain freeze.
-Oh. -Oh!
You know, they really have worked hard
to get where they are.
They've always made it so easy.
Uh, nothing is easy when you're marrying the son
of Claire the control bear.
[laughs] True.
Yeah, but it must be nice to have someone on your team.
Yeah. They do make great teammates.
Sam makes Ellie feel like she can be young forever
and she knows that he is definitely
gonna be a great dad someday.
Right. And kids love Sam, no doubt.
They're gonna make great parents someday.
Yeah.
Hm.
Uh, whoa, whoa, whoa! What are you doing?
You're gonna ruin a perfectly good hot dog
that only needs mustard.
Uh, but ketchup goes on everything.
Uh, ketchup does not go on everything.
Ketchup does not go on a hot dog.
-Mustard goes on a dog. -Says who?
Says the National Hot Dog And Sausage Council.
Oh, made up of, uh, you and you?
Yeah. Me. Try it.
Uh, no, thank you, Mr. Councilman.
Jeez, next thing I know you're gonna be forcing
your little kettle corn inside my Ben And Jerry's.
Only if you knew what was good for you.
Hey, I'm just trying to help you.
I'm from Chicago, and we take our dogs very seriously.
Wait, you're from Chicago?
I just thought you moved there after school.
It's an easy detail to miss, I'm sure
we weren't exactly tight friends.
Yeah.
Okay, maybe I shouldn't have been so hard on you back then.
I just like to take over projects
and I expect everyone to be on the same page as me.
And I could've
probably, maybe,
s-sort of
been more of a team player.
Wow. I'm sure that was really hard for you to say that.
But you still admitted you were wrong.
I did not admit it, I just said
that I could've been
more a team player.
Okay, sure. I probably needed the push most of the time.
-See? Exactly. -What?
-You heard me. -Nope.
Fine. I'll try your mustard.
Okay.
-Hm. -Hm.
Okay. Good call, Mr. Councilman.
I'm not saying I'm wrong about the ketchup, though.
This is just a compromise, nothing more.
Speaking of compromise, I might have to adopt
the West Coast ways of using ketchup on my hot dog
fairly soon myself.
Why do you say that?
I have a job offer out here.
It's a huge career shift, but I think it's a good opportunity
to move into broadcasting, though.
Yeah, I might have to, uh,
say goodbye to the Windy City after all.
Uh, do Sam and Ellie know?
I haven't told Sam yet, but I haven't made up my mind.
Well, your secret will be safe with me.
-When will you know? -A week or so after the wedding.
I need to decide if I'm gonna sign on the dotted line or not.
-Oh, they're coming. -Oh.
-Ellie got hungry again, so... -[Tyler] Oh, sure.
-[Meg] Please, help yourself. -[Tyler laughs]
-We're just the help. -So...
What were you two whispering all quiet over here?
-Nothing. -Okay, well, uh, we...
We just wanted to thank you guys for, you know,
putting your differences aside and getting along
for the two of us...
Wait. Our differences?
Meg said you guys couldn't stand each other back in school.
Uh, people have their differences sometimes.
I mean, who even says we're getting along?
I mean, he's trying to force his mustard-made agenda
onto my hot dog.
And you compared him to bad sushi.
-I didn't! That wasn't me. -[Sam] Okay, whatever.
Um, we're actually gonna go work on our vows.
Ellie still hasn't finished hers.
[Ellie] Yeah, they're a work in progress.
Probably too much wedding excitement, right?
Yeah, but at least they kept mom and Claire at the shops all day.
Yes. Yes. Thank you for that, too.
Okay, guys, go, get your vows done already.
[both sighing]
Do you wanna go stargaze in the front row?
Okay.
Bad sushi? Really?
-It was taken out of context. -Mm-hmm.
Yeah. I bet you don't even put wasabi in your soy sauce.
Oh, please! You are the wasabi in my soy sauce.
Too much, and I get sick.
[upbeat music]
♪ Ah-ah
♪ I know it's happening' again ♪
♪ 'Cause well I know we can't go back ♪
♪Back to being friends ♪
♪So we'd end up this way ♪
♪Facing collision we both didn't listen ♪
♪ 'Cause who cares what people say? ♪
♪ Now babe there's no turning back ♪
♪ Can't live alone wanna find the one thing that's true ♪
♪ You won't regret not...
[whispering] How are your vows coming along?
Making progress, finally.
I got the first two sentences out, anyway.
-You didn't finish? -[sighs] No.
At this point I'm way more nervous
about my speech here tonight.
Oh. Don't be. You're gonna be amazing.
-Thank you. -Of course.
I'm so glad you're here.
[sneezes]
-Oh, bless you. -[Lauren sighs]
That Benadryl should kick in any time now.
-[glass clinking] -Attention. Attention, everyone.
I wanna thank you so much for being here
for this very special occasion, and a special thank you
to Claire for having us in her beautiful home.
As the proud father of the bride,
I'd like to make a brief toast.
Oh, yes, Walter! We love toasts.
I've written a little speech.
-Oh. -Oh.
[Walter exhales]
[exhales] "Love is the reason for this joyous occasion.
The beautiful love that Ellie and Sam have shared for so long.
Uh, you see, Sam and Ellie's paths crossed over ten years ago
when they were young, carefree students.
And now, they, uh..."
[chuckles] Um, I...
I can't even read my own handwriting.
-Here, dear. -[Walter clears throat]
[Walter] Thanks, hon.
Oh, "And as they grew older and wiser,
their love blossomed into something special.
And today we celebrate that something special.
We love you both very much, and we are excited to have Sam
be a part of our family, finally, once and for all."
Aww, you wrote that, sweetheart.
You sure I said older and wiser?
It makes them sound like they're ancient.
Yeah, it's right there on the paper.
I don't think I wrote that, honey.
[Debbie] It's your handwriting. [Walter] Oh, okay, good.
[cell phone vibrating]
[whispers] Sorry.
Not important.
Go on now, it's your turn.
Yeah.
Um, well, thank you, mom and dad,
and, yes, thank you, Claire, for having us.
I don't have a lot. I wanted to say only that...
I just, uh, well, I just wanted to thank all of you
for sharing your time with us as we embark
on this exciting new journey and chapter in our lives.
I especially wanna thank my best friend
and maid of honor, Meg, for everything she's contributed
to-to make this an unforgettable wedding.
She's always been there for me,
although, I don't know where she is right now.
Well, uh, that's really it. Enjoy.
And cheers to that.
-[Debbie] Cheers. -Cheers.
-[Tyler] Cheers. -[indistinct chatter]
Hey. You feelin' all right? You, you did amazing up there.
I, I just feel sick.
No, I-I've got this, Grace, I-I promise.
-Yes. Mm-hmm. -[footsteps approaching]
Yeah.
Okay.
Sorry, that was work, again.
You missed the end of Ellie's speech.
Oh. I'm sure she was great.
Yeah. Yeah, she was.
She thanked you. You were gone.
[sighs] Is she upset?
Not as much as I would have been.
And I thought we were gonna help
Ellie and Sam make things better.
Ellie gets it, okay?
Look, I don't need or expect you to understand
just how important this other wedding opportunity is for me.
You didn't see the look on her face when she
turned around and you were gone.
Yeah, you're gonna miss out on some really important moments
if you don't shift your priorities
for the people you love.
Wait, suddenly you're Mr. Responsible?
Meg, you were working on someone else's wedding
during your best friend's speech. About you.
Because that was my boss getting on to me about
neglecting this other wedding all day
just so I could make today perfect for Ellie.
And if it wasn't for all the hard work that I put in
for her today, she probably would've
called off the wedding by now.
You know, Meg, you're, you're just, you're the same
as you were in college, you know, caring way more about
perfecting the work itself than the actual people
you're working so hard to please.
Excuse me?
You know, you are the last person on Earth
to give advice about work ethics.
You can't even hold down a job that you excel in
because you're off chasing the next great thing.
Well, maybe I was chasing the next great thing...
but maybe that thing isn't so great after all.
[instrumental music]
[door lock clicks]
[Meg] Hey, El?
[Meg sighs]
I am so sorry that I missed the end of your speech.
Grace was practically threatening my job
if I didn't answer right then.
How did it go?
[sighs] You missed it. That's how it went.
It's fine, I know you have couture dresses and carnivals
and petting zoos you're dealing with--
No, I'm so sorry.
-I'm here now, okay? -That was it.
That was the last sign I needed.
I said to myself, "If one more thing happens..."
And that was it. You weren't there.
What are you talking about? I am here.
I've-I've always been right here for you, Ellie.
You should have seen the look on Claire's face, like, I'm a mess.
I'm sure you're just imagining things, El.
Look, I know that things haven't really made sense
or been as perfect as your proposal was...
but tomorrow is going to be the biggest day of your life.
Janine confirmed the cake this afternoon,
she's picking it up tomorrow.
We found a replacement for your something-blue bracelet,
and we did cut down the guest list
by more than half.
And I, for one, cannot wait to watch
my best friend walk down the aisle.
If I can do it, Meg.
I just don't know anymore.
Hey. Everything is gonna be okay.
I think you just need a good night's sleep is all.
Everything will be better tomorrow.
I hope so.
This looks great, um, let's just do a few more wisteria
on each of the aisle-side seatbacks, please.
-You got it. -Thank you.
Meg, darling, where can the photographer
set up out of the way?
Oh, yes. Hi. Just right over there.
[cell phone ringing]
Grace. Hi.
No, I'm just waiting on one last call from Gala Affairs
and then we are golden.
Yeah, no, the-the deposit's already been paid.
Aww! You look so good!
Thank you.
Those allergy pills finally kicked in.
-I'm golden. -Good. Where's El?
I don't know. I haven't seen her.
Claire was looking for her earlier, too.
Hm. Wonder where she could be.
-[Sam] Meg! Meg! -Yeah, I'm in here.
-W-what is it? -It's Ellie.
-She called off the wedding. -Wait, what?
-What exactly did she say? -I have no idea.
E-everything's a blur after she said the wedding was off.
I, I can't even feel my knees, okay? I-I have no legs.
Okay, calm down. I don't think she meant it.
She told her parents first.
Uh, Debbie's crying in the kitchen
and, and Walter is crying even harder.
Wait, why would she tell them and not me?
She said she tried to, last night.
-No, she didn't! -Maybe she did.
And you just didn't listen.
You have selective hearing sometimes, Meg. You know you do.
-So where's El right now? -See? Selective hearing.
Uh, she went on a walk out back, I-I think, I...
[Sam] Hey, she didn't wanna talk to anyone.
I am not just anyone. I'm her maid of honor.
-[Sam sighs] -Breathe.
-[exhales sharply] -Deep breath.
Ellie...
Oh, honey.
I need to be alone right now, Meg.
Well, there's a lot of people out front waiting for you,
so I don't really think that's gonna happen.
So tell them to leave already.
Look, if you didn't want this day to happen,
you would've canceled it by now, don't you think?
I tried to, you wouldn't listen.
You're just so stubborn!
-El-- -Forget it, I...
-This day is ruined. -Wait, come back!
[instrumental music]
[gasps]
[cell phone ringing]
Hi, Grace.
What's taking so long to send the files?
I'm sorry, I told you that I had my hands full
with another super-important wedding today already.
Okay, but Valerie's wedding is super important, too,
and she wants to know the status of her llamas.
Well, you know, Beth can answer all those questions.
She has access to all of my emails as we discussed.
She wants to hear it from you directly.
Well, I told her that I'm not gonna be available today,
so she's just gonna have to wait.
I have to go now, Grace. I really am sorry.
But I kind of have a wedding to save.
[Grace on phone] But, Meg, I...
So Claire and Deb are stalling the guests
and Walter is about to speak, so we have a little time,
but we do need to move fast.
Now, what are some of the best memories
that you've shared with Ellie?
Everything's just blurred right now.
Sam, think. The clock is ticking.
Uh, we went bowling one time and I-I tripped and broke a tooth.
No bodily injuries. Think romantic.
Oh, what about that time you guys went to that
fancy hotel restaurant that I used to work at--
No, Lauren. Bigger than dinner.
Didn't she surprise you with football tickets when
you guys were visiting me in New York?
No sports, either.
All right, well, I-I don't know what to day, all right?
I-I can't even think straight. My brain is fried.
Okay, well, Sam, you need to think harder.
You know, we have to go big or go home on this one.
Your life is counting on it.
I just want everything to be like the perfect day, you know?
Like, like summer our senior year.
Summer senior year. That's it.
A perfect summer day just like we had on campus.
I know what we have to do.
Oh.
Not surprised to see you by the food.
I am surprised you don't have a phone.
That's fair.
Look, I wanted to apologize about last night.
You were right. You have been right a lot, actually.
Oh.
I put planning a flashy wedding ahead of being there
for my best friend when she needed me most.
And I pushed you away when you were just trying
to get me to see that.
And if I'd listened to you, uh,
there'd probably still be a wedding.
Yeah, well, it's a bit late for that now.
A shame, though. It would have been incredible.
Well, I still think there's a chance,
only, I gotta admit I kinda need your help.
Okay, I've needed your help this whole time.
Got to admit, you inspire me.
-Oh? -I wish I used it sooner.
[exhales] Okay, sure. What do you have in mind?
Just recreating one last date.
-Okay, sure. I'm in. -Great.
Because we are about to recreate a hot summer day
just like we had on campus. we need to hide this box.
I see.
Like summer scavenger hunt on west campus.
All right, let's do it.
[knocking on door]
[instrumental music]
[sniffles]
"Your journey through love begins now.
Follow your favorite flower to find your first clue.
Keep this key to my heart with you."
[knocking on door]
Oh.
Okay, what do we have here?
[Ellie chuckles]
"I wanna take a long walk in this life with you, I do,
but never walk all over you."
[Ellie chuckles]
"Love is kind, love is sweet.
Head into town and stop by our favorite campus haunt
for an indulgent treat."
Where are all the guests?
They're in the side lawn,
enjoying their hors d'oeuvres.
My lady.
[Greg] Have fun.
[instrumental music]
-Hey, how are you today? -Hi.
Sorry, it's my wedding day,
and I've been dieting for weeks.
-It can't hurt now, can it? -I get it.
I think I'll have two scoops of berry-balsamic in a cone.
-Please. -You got it.
-Here you go, sweetheart. -Oh. Thank you.
And here you go, keep the change.
Oh, thank you so much.
Oh, and I have something for you.
-For me? -Guess so.
"And as she ate her berry-balsamic,
she found herself dreaming of old days, lost deep in thought.
It is here, she realized, XO marks the spot."
X marks the spot?
Back to the ranch.
-Oh. Thank you! Thank you! -You're welcome.
[instrumental music]
[exhales sharply]
[instrumental music]
Believe it or not, Sam came up with all
the scavenger-hunt clues.
He even wrote the rhymes?
-Uh, he helped. -[Ellie chuckles]
I don't know what I was so afraid of.
I love Sam with all of my heart.
He feels the same way.
Wow. What if I've messed everything up?
You didn't. He's waiting for you.
I'll go get him ready.
There is just one teeny tiny thing
I still need you to do for me.
-Meg, seriously? -[Meg sighs]
Look, I know that I messed up your wedding, and I'm sorry.
I just... You can trust me with this, okay?
I wanna be your best friend again,
not just your wedding planner.
You could never just be my wedding planner.
You're my best friend, and you've made everything
perfect again, just like you always do.
[instrumental music]
-Sam, I'm so sorry-- -Ellie, I... No-no.
You-you, you have nothing to apologize for, okay? I...
Truth is, I shouldn't have given you any doubts
about writing my vows in the first place.
I mean, you know, I never really was great with words.
That's not why I was struggling.
Our love story has-has spanned a decade.
I mean, our time together, i-it can't be contained
to just one paragraph, you know?
Every day I just know that there's nowhere else
I'd rather be than with you.
That's all I wanted to say. I just...
I just didn't know how to make something so big
fit into something so small, you know?
Not that the vows were small, I just didn't have a lot of time.
No, I, I totally get it. And I do need to apologize.
I lost it for a minute. I lost us.
I just wanted everything to be perfect for everyone else
that I lost what makes us work
until our best friends reminded us.
And now I know that perfect is only what you make of it,
and today will be perfect because it's ours.
Okay, well, how about we start over, all right?
Ellie Thomson, will you marry me, today?
Yes! Of course I will! Yes!
[music continues]
See, I got some tricks up my sleeve.
Plus, I know how badly you wanted to play this today.
Yeah. It's like they're kissing in the clouds.
[sighs] It's a nice touch, right?
Very.
Uh, so we are still able to, um...
Oh, yeah! Let's get married.
[all laughing]
[upbeat music]
♪ I didn't know how hard I'd been hit ♪
♪ Remembering all the things I chose to forget ♪
♪ I buried it deep inside
♪ The rivers of tears I cried
♪ The last time I swore would be the end ♪
♪ But you woke me from a slumber ♪
♪ You revived my heart
♪ Made this darkness full of wonder ♪
♪ You're the light of a thousand stars ♪
♪ Loving was something comes easy ♪
♪ At least that's what they say ♪
♪ With a touch and a whisper you freed me ♪
♪ You saved me from all my shame ♪
♪ And all of the time I wasted ♪
♪ Why you kept hope alive and waited ♪
♪ There's so much that could be complicated ♪
♪ And I I simply love you
-Oh. -[applauding]
♪ Mm simply love you
♪ The hand that you gave pulled me back in ♪
♪ The sound of your voice...
[Meg clears throat]
Cake's turned out great.
Yeah. Everything did.
How's your job? Did you get fired?
Oh, I overheard you talking to your boss.
Oh, no. Grace won't fire me. She needs me way too much.
Good.
What about you, did you make a decision
if you're gonna move to the Wild West or not?
'Cause I was kinda thinking that you should.
I don't know, I think
someone gave me a reason to doubt my motives.
You know, if I were to shift positions in my career,
I might need some inspiration.
You inspire me, I'll inspire you.
♪ Simply love the way you see me ♪
Do you wanna dance?
♪The real man I am ♪
-I would love to. -Okay.
♪ You're not afraid to see the worst in me ♪
♪ This fame will never fade
Now, who would've thought
a scavenger hunt would save the day?
-Uh, I did. -Okay.
And plus it was good to see you
finally being able to work as a team player.
Well, you wanna know what I think?
Besides mustard is great on a hotdog?
♪ My shame
-No. -Okay, what?
I think that we make a really good team.
♪ And waiting
♪ There's so much that could be complicated ♪
♪ But I I simply love you
[instrumental music]
[music continues]
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