*Melody nods but gets interrupted by the phone. He picks it up and walks to the other room where there's less noise*
Melody: Hello?
Deeds: She just wouldn't stop talking!
*All three of them laugh*
Deeds: She gabbed my ear off for 10 minutes until I finally just stuffed a biscuit in her mouth and walked away.
*Kim starts laughing hysterically*
Kim: You didn't tell me about that!
*She continues to laugh and he chuckles*
Deeds: Yeah, well I couldn't think of anything else! I'd probably still be sitting there if I hadn't have made that move...
Theresa: I'd say--well, I'm just glad you two made up; I can't wait unt--
*Melody walks out and interrupts*
Melody: Theresa, can I speak with you for a minute?
*Theresa looks to Melody and nods*
Theresa: Sure!
*She follows Melody to the main room and gazes into his eyes*
Melody: I have some bad news; Theresa...
*Her smile fades a bit*
Theresa: What's that? Won't the dress be ready in time?
*Melody smiles weakly and his brow knits together tightly*
Melody: No, that isn't it.... See, my friend called me to Niger for the week to do a project and--
Theresa: Oh Melody, you can't go! We have to get married! Can't yo--can't you tell him no? Or at least put it off until--
*Melody looks down sadly and shakes his head. He looks up and squeezes her shoulders; pulling her close*
Melody: I'm so sorry sweetheart, at least....at least you can come with me.
Theresa: What about Kim and Deeds?
*Kim and Deeds walk into the room*
Kim: What about Kim and Deeds?
*Melody turns around and looks to them both*
Melody: Oh, well, my friend wants me to do a project up in Niger and--
Kim: But what about getting married?
*Kim looks to Theresa worried*
Kim: Aren't you two going to get married today?
Melody: That's just it--there isn't time. I have to leave as soon as possible.
Kim: Well...can't you do it when you get back?
*Melody turns to Theresa and gazes into her eyes*
Theresa: Oohh....
*She takes a sad sigh and shrugs*
Theresa: I guess we can wait a few more days--
Melody: It'll most likely be a couple of weeks, darling.
*Theresa looks into Melody's eyes and starts sobbing*
Theresa: Oh no!
*She runs to the bedroom and slams the door, crying*
*Later, after everyone's packed, the two girls stand in front of the hotel room, out in the hall. Theresa still has a bit of packing to do, but Melody isn't expected until later in the evening. Deeds is downstairs signing out as Melody continues to chat with his friend behind locked doors of the bedroom.*
Theresa to Kim: So we'll see you in a couple weeks, right?
Kim: Yeah, we'll be staying at Longfellow's house for a while then we'll move into our own home in about a month or so.
*The two stand in silence and hug*
Theresa: Oh Kim, I'm so sorry it didn't work out like I had planned--
*Kim chuckles and pulls away*
Kim: Nothing usually does, pally. At least it isn't terrible news -- I mean, you'll get married after this whole thing...
*Theresa smiles weakly and nods*
Theresa: Yeah, I guess you're right...Thanks Kim.
*The two hug once more as Deeds appears at the top of the steps*
Deeds: Kim, our ship pulls out in 30 minutes, we have to get going...
*The two girls break from the hug and smile to one another*
Kim: See you soon, girly! You be sure to tell me about your trip when you get back!
Theresa: Will do....you two have a safe trip....
*Kim and Deeds walk down to the lobby and hail for a taxi. Theresa walks back into her room and continues to pack; She tries her best to put on a positive attitude.*
Theresa: Kim was right...it's not like we'll never get married -- we love each other and that's all that matters.
*Melody walks out of the bedroom and puts his coat on.*
Theresa: Where are you going?
Melody: I have to go get some tools for the project; I'll be back in about an hour.
*Theresa nods sadly, but before he leaves, he turns around and steps up to Theresa, holding her close*
Melody: The dress is in the closet; I picked it up while you and Kim were out. Wear it today...
Theresa: Why? Aren't we jus--
Melody: Sure, but maybe you and I could go grab a bite to eat on the way; you know, just a little date before all the work starts.
*Theresa fears she may be alone for the next two weeks, just an object that's standing in the way of his work. But she takes a deep sigh and tries to drown the sad thoughts by hopes for her future as Mrs. Melody Jones. The words made her heart skip a beat;
Maybe this won't be so bad after all...it could be our honeymoon before the honeymoon.*She smiles sweetly and kisses him on the lips*
Theresa: Yes, dear.
*He walks out of the room and down to the lobby. After about an hour, Theresa walks down to the lobby and through the hotel doors she spots a sharp car parked right outside the front of the hotel*
*As she looks closer she realizes it's Melody; and with a bright smile on her face, she bounds out of the hotel and leaps into his arms.*
*He holds her in his embrace for a moment and kisses her cheek; his heart pounding faster and faster.*
*Smiling, she pulls away excitedly and lifts up her bags. He takes them from her and smiles sweetly. She smiles back and gets into the passenger seat, waiting until he closes the trunk.*
*He sits down and starts the engine.*
Theresa: *Gets settled into her seat* How long have you been waiting for me?
Melody: *Looks over at her and smiles* Forever.
*She looks down and blushes as they peel out of the hotel lot*
*After a few miles she realizes his directions to his friends house are further back...*
Theresa: You missed a couple turns back there....Where are we going?
Melody: It's a surprise...
*She sits back in her seat and chuckles to herself*
Theresa: You sure are full of surprises, aren't you?
*Melody laughs and places his arm in back of her; the wind blowing their faces*
*After about 25 minutes, he pulls into a Victorian looking church and stops the engine*
Theresa: *Looks around* What are we doing here?
Melody: *Walks around to her side of the car and opens the door* It's still a surprise...
*She laughs, shaking her head in disbelief and takes his hand*
*He walks her up the stairs and into the church*
Melody: Close your eyes...
*She closes her eyes, holding onto his hands.*
*He guides her into the chapel and stops about 10 feet in*
*Taking a deep breath, he looks to her*
Melody: I want you to open your eyes...but whatever you do...don't look around. Keep your eyes fixed on me, all right?
Theresa: *Chuckles* All right.
*She opens her eyes and gazes into his, completely captivated by the glow in his eyes. Melody holds onto her hands and smiles*
Melody: Theresa, I know this is going to sound completely ridiculous, but I can't continue this relationship any longer...
*A sinking feeling enters her body as her grip in his hands slowly weakens*
Theresa: What?
*Melody takes a deep sigh*
Melody: I realized that this afternoon; seeing the hurt in your eyes...I knew I'd never want you to go through tha--
Theresa: You took me here to tell me that you no longer want to see me?
*Melody pauses and searches her eyes*
Melody: I came here to tell you that I love you, Theresa. That I can't continue living a life that doesn't have meaning; continuing to come home to an empty house. The reason I told you I wanted to end this relationship is because I want to end this end the loneliness...Theresa, I want you to be my wife; I want you to know that I'm completely yours. I want to come home and have that gorgeous smile of yours greet me at the door every afternoon like it has every day for the past few weeks. I know we haven't known each other that long, but I want to end this part of our relationship and start a new one...one that cannot easily be broken.
*He searches her eyes for a glimmer of hope. Theresa sobs lightly; She lets out a deep sigh and inhales*
Theresa: I--I don't know what to say, Melody.
*She exhales deeply, trying to hold herself together. Melody leans forward, holding her hands in his, gently caressing his thumb over the top of her hand and whispers*
Melody: Say you'll be my wife and make me the happiest man on the face of the earth....Say you'll give me the chance to grow old with the most amazing woman and look back with no regrets...
*The words send chills throughout her entire body. She smiles*
Theresa: Yes...
*Moments after she uttered the word, a man steps up beside them and looks to Theresa*
Man: That's just what I wanted to hear, miss...
*Theresa looks to the man, who's dressed in a minister outfit; though her eyes are taken off the man quickly when she sees the inside of the church dimly lit with hundreds of gorgeous candles and yellow roses placed everywhere. A gasp escapes through her lips as she looks back to Melody in awe*
Theresa: How--
Melody: Just like I told you...I've waited for you forever....I've had enough time for the planning.
*She chuckles, wiping a tear from her eye*
Theresa: So you aren't going to your friends house?
*Melody smiles excitedly and shakes his head*
Melody: No, that's part of the surprise.
*Theresa's eye light up and she throws her arms around his neck. The minister clears his throat loudly and the two break their embrace, looking to him and chuckling sheepishly. The minister hands Melody the ring. Theresa looks down and gasps as he places the ring on her finger*
Melody: I, Melody Jones...take you, Theresa (I'm just gonna say Wright
)...to be my lawfully wedded wife. To love, cherish and honor until death do us part.
*She smiles as the minister hands her the other ring. She gazes into his eyes*
Theresa: I, Theresa Wright, take you....Melody Jones, to be my lawfully wedded husband....
Minister: I now pronounce you husband and wife...
*The minister smiles, looking to Melody*
Minister: You may now kiss your bride...
*As the intensity mounts, Melody finally takes her in his arms and kisses her passionately. The feeling sends electric shocks through them both as their toes even begin to tingle. The two pull away slowly and gaze into one another's eyes*
Theresa: Oh! Wait, who's the witness?
*Kim and Deeds stand up from the side pew and smile*
Deeds: Congratulations, Theresa...
Kim: Congratulations, sweetie!
*Kim chuckles as she gives Theresa a huge hug*
Theresa: Did you two know about this?!
*The two look to each other and smile*
Both: Yup.
*Theresa smiles and tears fill her eyes once more*
Theresa: Oh, this is the happiest day of my life...
*Deeds smiles and places his hand on Melody's shoulder* You take care of her, got it?
*With all seriousness, Melody squeezes Theresa's hand and looks to her* I will...
Kim: Well, we better let you two get going! You have a cabin to tend to...
Theresa: A cabin?
Melody: I booked us a lake house for the two weeks...I hope you don't mind.
Theresa: Mind?! I should say not! I'll finally have some time all to my fia--
*She smiles proudly and gazes into his eyes*
Theresa: My husband...
*She giggles excitedly as Melody picks her up and runs out of the church with her*
Both: Bye!
*Melody places her into the passengers seat and the two share another passionate kiss.*
*The minister, Kim and Deeds stand in front of the church, waving*
*Melody and Theresa speed off down the road with the wind in their hair and dreams of the future bright ahead...*
*After about a few hours of driving, they stop off at a tiny, little shop on the way to the cabin. He brings her out a lovely bouquet of red roses*
Theresa: Oh darling, these are beautiful! Thank you...
Melody: *Gets in the car and kisses her passionately* You're welcome.
*They continue to drive up to the cabin and after another couple hours of driving they finally reach their destination*
Theresa: *Gets out of the car* Wow, this place is incredible!
Melody: *Walks up to her and picks her up, carrying her to the door* Well, Mrs. Jones..this will be your new home for the first week of our marriage. Shall we go in?
Theresa: *Throws her arms around his neck and kisses him passionately* Yes, Mr. Jones...I think we shall.
*He swings the door open and carries her across the threshold to the porch, where a gorgeous bench is overlooking the lake*
*He sets her down on the bench and snuggles up under the blanket. They watch the sunset over the lake, as the beautiful sun rays cast diamonds over the lake's ripples*
Theresa: *In awe* This is amazing, I can't...*gasps as she fixes her gaze to the silhouette of the mountains* This is incredible!
*Melody stares at Theresa, and smiles, under his breath*
Melody: You're incredible.
*Theresa fixes her eyes on him and kisses him softly, snuggling up under the blanket, closer to him*
Theresa: I love you, Melody.... Let's never forget this place, all right? No matter how tough things get, and no matter what comes between us, let's always remember this time now, and etch it in our mind's eye...
*Melody pulls her close and kisses her forehead*
Melody: We won't forget it, sweetheart...
*After a while,Theresa and Melody walk down to the beach after the sun's set and walk along the edges of the shore. Her hair and shawl blow wildly in the wind. She looks up to the sky and gasps*
Theresa: I've never seen the sky so bright with stars before...
*He looks to her and holds out his hand. She looks up and slips her left hand over his shoulder and places her right hand in his. He begins to hum a tune as they both start dancing under the moonlight; over the shore lined water their bare feet get wet. The waves splash against each other violently off in the distance as she lays her head on his shoulder and starts shivering. Melody looks to her, worried*
Melody: Are you cold?
*Theresa smiles*
Theresa: Oh, I don't mind. It's such a lovely evening I don't really even notice.
*He takes off his jacket and wraps it around her, cuddling her in his arms. Theresa lays her head up against his chest, hearing his heart beating faster and faster; she looks up*
Theresa: Melody?
*Melody looks down and smiles*
Melody: Yeah?
*Theresa kisses his lips softly*
Theresa: I love you.
*He smiles proudly and takes her up in his arms, bringing her inside, out of the windy midnight breeze....*
Melody: I love you, too...
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