BRIDESMAIDS
Written by
Annie Mumolo
8/12/09
INT. CLEAN, UPSCALE. MODERN BATHROOM.
Annie is in nice lingerie, happily getting ready for the
day. She puts a lot of effort into her appearance.
Products everywhere, too many hair-flips, eye-cream, no
hair out of place.
She walks into the bedroom, where TED, a gorgeous man
sleeps. She sneaks back into the bed, carefully
positioning herself and moving the sheets to show her
good parts.
She coughs and nudges Ted to wake him up then pretend
sleeps.
TED
Good morning.
Annie pretends to wake up.
TED (CONT'D)
Wow, you look beautiful.
ANNIE
(ACTING EMBARRASSED)
What? No. I don't. Oh my God its the
morning. I look terrible. I just woke up.
TED
Last night was fun.
ANNIE
Yeah, I had the best time. I have't had
that much fun on a first date in years,
ever...
She brushes the hair off his forehead as if he were her
long time lover.
TED
So listen Annie, I like you. So, I want
to be up front with you. I'm not really
looking for a relationship right now.
Annie's eyes grow large. She uncomfortably smiles at him,
nodding.
ANNIE
Oooooo. Oops. I mean, yeah. What?
TED
I just want to be honest right off the
bat.
2.
ANNIE
Yeah, yeah. Ok. Yeah. Yeah. I love that.
Annie struggles to maintain her composure.
TED
I'm just so busy and I don't have time
for another person...I...
ANNIE
Yeah, me too, I'm soo busy--
TED
And summer's coming--
ANNIE
Yeah, summer, exactly. It's a crazy
season. So you just wanna give me a call
in the fall or--?
TED
Yeah, I'm not gonna be in town much even
in the fall--
ANNIE
You shouldn't be! Yeah, Halloween--
TED
I'm gonna be travelling a lot for work.
ANNIE
Me too, I'm just- so many business trips
to places that are just far away‘cause
I'm doing really well at work.
TED
And honestly, (sits up) I don't even know
how I feel about the whole monogamy
thing, is one person really enough for
anyone? I mean, I like to be with a lot
of different people.
ANNIE
It is sooo refreshing to hear you say
that, because isn't that what everyone
thinks but is afraid to say? I mean, i's
science. I'm-I don't want a relationship
either. Let's just say that. And I
wouldn't even care whatever you do or I
do, I just wanna have tons of fun, like
no strings attached at all. I'm just
different from other girls.
3.
TED
Yeah. Well anyway, I really should get
going. I was gonna get a haircut today.
ANNIE
Yeah, they say that every couple months
it's good to trim the ends, you know, get
all the dead stuff. So, cool. Cool. 've
cut hair before.
He waits, but Annie doesn't budge.
TED
Well, like I said I got stuff to do.
Annie notices a picture of a sailboat above the bed.
ANNIE
Yeah, me too. Gonna try to get some
sailing in before the weather gets
crazy...
TED HOLLY
Cool, well I don't wanna be Get up the jib..
late.
Ted gets up. Awkward moment leading into...
EXT. HOUSE. FRONT DOOR. MOMENTS LATER.
TED
Oh, and thanks for the lemon bars.
ANNIE
Oh, no problem. Made from scratch.
EXT. DRIVEWAY
Annie stands at the closed driveway gate waiting as Ted
repeatedly presses the button. She smiles at a neighbor.
TED
Sometimes it sticks!
ANNIE
No, I love it!
The gate starts to open. Annie exits.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Byyyyee!
4.
EXT. STREET. OUTSIDE THE GATE
Annie sits in her old shitty car. She lets out an
exasperated sigh, then sees the clock.
ANNIE
Oh, shit.
The brakes squeak as she very slowly drives away.
INT. ANNIE'S CAR IN TRAFFIC. CONTINUOUS.
Annie gets out her phone and speed dials LILLIAN.
INT. LILLIAN'S BEDROOM.
Lillian is getting dressed. Upscale, professional
clothes.
LILLIAN
It's summer?! What the hell does that
mean? He can't date anyone in the summer?
ANNIE
I guess? I don't know. I feel so stupid
now.
LILLIAN
No he's stupid Ann, not you.
ANNIE
I think I might be a little bit stupid.
LILLIAN
Ew. Did you have sex with him?
ANNIE
No! But I gave him a blow job.
LILLIAN
What?!
ANNIE
Well, he kept putting it in my face.
Lillian's boyfriend DOUGIE enters the bedroom eating a
Luna Bar in his sweats. He's stretching and flexing his
muscles trying to make her laugh.
5.
LILLIAN
Well, at least he was honest with you so
you don't waste your time with him.
DOUGIE
Baby, look how hard I worked out. Look at
all this sweat.
LILLIAN
Can you see that I'm on the phone? I'm
talking to Annie.
DOUGIE
Hey Annie.
LILLIAN
Are you eating my Luna Bar? Those are for
women you know?
DOUGIE
Shit. Really?!
LILLIAN
It's not gonna do anything to you.
DOUGIE
Oh my God. My breasts are getting bigger.
He tries to rub up against Lillian.
LILLIAN
Ew, go take a shower.
Dougie leaves.
DOUGIE (O.S.)
I'm gonna play with my new boobs in
there.
LILLIAN
I swear I cannot handle him right now. He
has been driving me crazy. Sometimes it
feels like I'm kissing my brother. I
don't know what do.
Annie pulls into an alleyway behind HARRINGTO'S JEWELRY
STORE and starts changing into her work uniform in the
car. A white blouse and navy skirt.
ANNIE
At least you have someone. God, wha's
wrong with me?
6.
LILLIAN
There's nothing wrong with you. But I
think maybe, and don't get mad at me,
I've said this to you before, you need to
stop trying so hard.
ANNIE
I still don't think I do that.
LILLIAN
OK, so you had a first date last night.
Did you bring him a present?
Annie is silent.
LILLIAN (CONT'D)
Ann, what did I tell you?
ANNIE
I brought him lemon-bars because I was
making them anyway, as a friend. Yo're
right, that's weird.
DOUGIE (O.S.)
Shit!
LILLIAN
What?!
DOUGIE (O.S)
I just chipped a nail!
LILLIAN
Ok, I don't know if it's because I'm
tired or what, but I wanna kill him.
ANNIE
Ok, just take a deep breath, look in the
mirror and remember when I was getting my
braces off and farted at the
orthodontist.
Lillian laughs.
LILLIAN
Oh my God. We need to hang out. 'm
coming to Milwaukee this weekend.
ANNIE
Are you serious?
7.
LILLIAN
We'll go to Joni's and pig out and I'll
bring some shitty magazines, and I'm
gonna spend the night.
ANNIE
God, I haven't seen you in months!
LILLIAN
I'll call you tomorrow. Bye.
They hang up. Dougie is in the doorway wearing her
nightie stretched over his body.
DOUGIE
Baby, I'm going through some changes...
LILLIAN
(laughing) You're an idiot.
We see she gets a kick out of him.
INT. HARRINGTON'S JEWELRY STORE.
Annie enters hurriedly pulling her hair into a bun.
ANNIE
Hi. Sorry, sorry! I'm here. I'm here.
DONNA
(quickly) Annie! Thank God. OK people!
Gather around me please, in a tight
semicircle.
Annie and six other employees gather around DONNA.
DONNA (CONT'D)
(slightly overdramatic) Something
terrible has happened. Donald will not
be coming in to work today. He stepped
on a wasp and there is some uncomfortable
swelling.
Employees mumble.
DONNA (CONT'D)
Annie? Where's your tie?
Everyone looks at Annie. She holds it up and starts to
put it on.
8.
DONNA (CONT'D)
Now, I have an eye doctor's appointment
that I can't change or they'll will
charge me. So someone will have to cover
for Donald in engagement rings. Now I--
Annie and SANDY, a male co-worker, shoot their hands the
air eagerly.
DONNA (CONT'D)
Sandy? Today's your day.
SANDY
Ooh, my horoscope said I would be
presented with an opportunity at work
today. That is eerie. That is eerie.
DONNA
Annie, that means you'll be alone in
keepsakes. You think you can handle it?
EMPLOYEE (SOTTO)
Yeah, look out. There might be a bum-
rush for letter openers...
The employees snicker.
ANNIE
Sometimes there is, so....there have
been. At times, there has been.
DONNA
Alright everybody, let's get to work!
Saneel?!...OPEN SESAME!
SANEEL, the security guard, rolls his eyes and unlocks
the doors. Everyone goes to work. Donna gathers her
things and starts walking towards the exit with Annie
tailing behind her.
ANNIE
Donna, can I talk to you for a second? I
feel like if you gave me a shot at
engagement rings sometime, I could really-
DONNA
Annie, what is the calibration of a 2
carat diamond in a standard English
setting?
ANNIE
Five?
9.
DONNA
I just made all of that up. None of that
was real. I just put words together.
You're not ready for the big leagues.
Understand?
ANNIE
It's so hard to make commission over
there.
DONNA
Sweetheart...did I ever tell you the
story of the little paralyzed Chinese
girl who wanted to be dancer?
ANNIE
Many times.
DONNA
She was paralyzed Annie, had no feeling
in her legs, and then one day after years
of believing in herself, she stood up out
of that chair and tap-danced for the
king. On his birthday! My point is, Sandy
makes a real effort around here. He
connects with the customer. And when he
wants to make a sale, he goes for it.
ANNIE
Okay. (beat) I do want it.
DONNA
(smiling) Good. Showing up on time is a
wonderful place to start.
Donna talks to herself and gathers her things.
DONNA (CONT'D)
Uhh! A wasp! Who walks around even their
own backyard without at least a thin
sandal. It's reckless!
Donna exits. A customer passes Anni's section.
ANNIE
Hello, can I interest you in a sterling
silver money clip that will create
memories for you and your family? No?
We cut to a HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW on T.V.
10.
T.V. HOST
When Dave and Rhonda bought this house,
it was a medical clinic. I've never seen
so many cupboards!
INT. ANNIE AND STEVE'S APT. THAT NIGHT.
STEVE, Annie's mid-thirties roommate, sits on the couch
shirtless and is enthralled by the show.
STEVE
Noooo. That's, that's sooo smart.
Annie enters the apartment, tired. She throws her keys
down and sifts through her mail. Steve presses mute.
STEVE (CONT'D)
There you are, you stayer-out-all-
nighter. Did you make out? Sleep over?
As Annie heads for her bedroom, he walks towards her
room.
STEVE (CONT'D)
Don't go in the bathroom. Are you going
to bed?
ANNIE
Yes. I'm beat.
STEVE
Your ex-boyfriend got more mail, I did
what you said and just threw it away.
ANNIE
Thanks. Goodnight Steve!
She shuts the door behind her.
STEVE
That credit lady called! She wants to
talk to you, Annie! She's gonna find you.
Steve sits back on the couch, un-mutes the T.V..
ALLEN (ON SHOW)
This is where they bagged the animals
that didn't make it through the testing.
We turned it into a cozy Moroccan reading
room.
11.
STEVE
Gross/Amazing.
INT. ANNIE'S BEDROOM.
She sits on her bed grabs a “Sounds to Relax” CD with a
post-it that reads, “Love, Mom”. She plays it and lies
down. We hear a loud Tibetan woma's voice wailing. NOT
relaxing. She turns it off and curls up on top of her
bed.
INT. JONI'S RESTAURANT. THAT FRIDAY NIGHT.
Annie and Lillian read magazines.
ANNIE
You're right. God, she's getting really
skinny.
LILLIAN
Ann.
ANNIE
What?
LILLIAN
(quietly) Your boyfriend just walked in.
REVEAL: An orange-skinned BODY BUILDER with HUGE arms and
legs in a tiny muscle tank and shorts.
ANNIE
Oh my God! Look, he showed up with your
mom.
It's a short grey-haired OUTDOORSEY WOMAN in hiking
boots. They laugh to themselves. Annie keeps reading.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Cool! They're making a WKRP movie.
LILLIAN
Here Annie, let me turn the page for you.
ANNIE
What?
Lillian splays her hand over the magazine showing off a
sparkling DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING.
12.
LILLIAN
(playfully) I just want to help you turn
the page of your magazine for you...
ANNIE
Lillian! What is that?!
LILLIAN
I'm engaged.
ANNIE
What?!!
LILLIAN
He proposed at dinner last night. I
wanted to tell you in person and show you
this rock!
ANNIE
It's beautiful. Lillian. Oh my God, this
is...this is crazy!
LILLIAN
I know Dougie and I have been fighting a
lot, but I've been so stressed out with
WORK--
ANNIE
That's not I mean. I mean, I remember
when we met him at Lake Mills. You lost
your virginity to him right in front of
me on the dock, remember?
LILLIAN
Oh you want to get into who's done what
down at the lake?
ANNIE
No, I don't. It's just making me realize
how long we've known each other.
LILLIAN
Well then, who better to be my Maid of
Honor?
ANNIE
Oh my God! I don't know what to say!
LILLIAN
Annie, you're my best friend. Honestly I
didn't even have to think about it.
13.
ANNIE
Uh, wow. Yes! Of course! Yes! My God.
I've never been in a wedding.
LILLIAN
It's no big deal, and I don't want to
make it one. It's not gonna be a big
crazy thing. I wanna keep it simple.
(beat) What dessert are you gonna get?
ANNIE
I know what you're doing. Don't downplay
this. I'm happy for you. And someday when
hell freezes over and I get married, you
can be my Maid of Honor. But for right
now, this is about you. OK? This is
you're day, and it is a big deal.
LILLIAN
Ok, but I still don't want this to be a
huge production. I just want to have all
my friends meet each other, have fun,
dance, drink, whatever.
ANNIE
Then that's what it'll be. Did you guys
set a date?
LILLIAN
Oh God, not yet. I don't want a super
long engagement, but there's a lot to do.
ANNIE
Well you are very fortunate because you
happen have the best maid of honor in the
whole wide world, and--
Lillian's cell phone rings, she looks at it and smiles.
LILLIAN
(mocking) Can you hold that thought. I's
my fiancee calling.
Lillian gets up laughing. Annie laughs along with her.
ANNIE
Ooo, haha...
Annie continues laughing alone. She looks around the room
as her smile disappears. She remembers...
14.
FLASHBACK. EXT. LILLIAN'S COTTAGE. LAKE MILLS.- 1980 -
DAY.
Annie and Lillian at 7 years old standing outside eating
popsicles, smiling.
YOUNG ANNIE
Lillian Marie Donovan. Do you take your
husband, forever, to be your husband?
Lillian stands by a poster of Eric Estrada in his
C.H.I.P.s uniform that is taped to a tree.
YOUNG LILLIAN
I do. Do you Annie Lucille Walker, take
your husband, forever?
Reveal Annie standing next to a poster of John Baker from
Chips.
ANNIE
I do.
LILLIAN
And now we will leave on our honeymoon
to...
LILLIAN/ANNIE
SEA WORLD!!
The girls rip the posters off of the trees.
An old station wagon sits in the dirt driveway. They get
in the back seat, look straight ahead and just sit there.
END FLASHBACK - BACK TO RESTAURANT.
'S
thought.
LILLIAN
The madness has begun. Dougie's parents
are having an engagement party for us
next Friday.
ANNIE
Awesome!...
15.
EXT. STREET/NEWSSTAND. NEXT MORNING.
Annie, in her jogging clothes, reaches for a wedding
magazine, but a woman's magazine catches her eye. It
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ANNIE
(looking around) Ooh, what's this...
She finds the article. “Hurry, before he gets away! Top
five ways to reel him in.”
MAN (O.S)
Excuse me.
A HOT ATHLETIC GUY with his golden retriever is reaching
for a magazine. She can't thing of what to say. She
remembers the magazine! It reads “#1. A simple, flirty
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'S
working! Her cell phone rings, she tries to ignore it,
but it keeps ringing...
ANNIE
Hello?
HELEN (ON PHONE)
Annie!?
ANNIE
Yes?
It's HELEN (early 30's) Lillian's bridesmaid and friend
from the tennis Club. She's a tall leggy blond, all
smiles. East coast pretty with a lot of cream cashmere
turtleneck sweaters in her closet. She is sitting in a
cream colored living room on a huge cream couch with lots
of candles glowing.
INTERCUT:
HELEN
Hi.
ANNIE
Hi.
HELEN
Hiiii! This is Helen. I'm one of
Lillian's bridesmaids.
16.
ANNIE
Of course, Helen. Hi!
HELEN
Congratulations on being selected.
ANNIE
Oh, thank you.
Annie, reads “#2. Expose your best asset. ASAP” She
panics, starts to elongate her right leg, points her toe,
flexes her leg, flips her hair. He seems confused but
politely smiles and goes back to his magazine.
HELEN
Annie?
ANNIE
Sorry, yes. Hi!
HELEN
Maid of Honor!!
ANNIE
Yeah. It is quite an honor.
HELEN
It's the number one spot. So how many
times have you been in the B.P?
ANNIE
I'm sorry, the what?
HELEN
Bridal Party?
ANNIE
I've never even been in a wedding before.
HELEN
What!? I've never even heard of that.
ANNIE
Um, well, it should be fun.
Annie sees that the hot guy is leaving to pay for his
magazine! She reads“#5. Make a funny observational joke
that pertains to HIM. (ya know, LIKE SEINFELD!!] Men LOVE
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and the golden retriever meet eyes.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Um Helen, can you hold on for a second?
17.
HELEN
OH--
Annie covers the phone and approaches the hot guy.
ANNIE
Hey, you're dog's really cute.
MAN
Oh thanks.
ANNIE
It's kinda funny right? That when girls
are ugly, they're called dogs, but dogs
are cute.
Annie laughs. He half smiles but does not respond.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
(beat) Well, some dogs are ugly. Some
girls are ugly. I know a lot of ugly
girls. But I'm not friends with them.
I've seen a lot of ugly dogs too. But
some people I know who are considered
dogs, you know, they have a good
personality, and are better looking to
people cuz of that. And people who are
not nice...that's ugly to me. And female
dogs are called bitches, that's weird.
I'm just kidding. It's a joke. I have
better ones.
The guy leaves. She hears a voice coming from her phone.
HELEN'S VOICE
Hello?!
ANNIE
Helen! Sorry. Yeah um, I'm really excited
for all the wedding stuff and--
HELEN
YAY! OK, I will get your e-mail from
Lilly with all of the other girls'
information, and when you respond to any
wedding related e-mails from now on, just
remember to hit “REPLY ALL”. Did you know
there are six of us?
ANNIE
Yeah, Lillian told me last night.
Awkward silence.
18.
HELEN
Well, can't wait to meet you and hear
what your planning for the bachelorette.
Any ideas?
ANNIE
Not yet. But they are coming, and I will
fill you in--
HELEN
Oop! There goes my other line. See you
Friday!
She realizes there might some research to do for this
‘bridal party' thing. She instead grabs two wedding
magazines.
ANNIE
Just these.
Noticing a magazine by the register that reads ”(some bad
MESSAGE)�
ANNIE (CONT'D)
And this.
INT. ANNIE'S APARTMENT. LATER.
Annie at her desk reading the wedding magazines. She
Googles “Maid-of-Honor duties”. She clicks on a web-site
'.
She presses ‘print', then notices it's 120 pages long.
ANNIE
Whoa.
Email DING. She checks her inbox. 48 NEW MESSAGES.
“Bridesmaids!”, “So excited to meet you!”, “Wedding
Bells!”,“Super fun!”,”Engagement party!” “Hotel
Rates”,“Shoes”,“Shower themes“ “Does anyone
have...”,“Cute Favor Ideas”,“Fitness program”,“Lingerie?”
“Special thoughts” “Poem suggestions?” “Invite list for
shower” “Contact list for bachelorette” “Making memories”
“French manicures?” etc.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Oh my God.
19.
INT. ANNIE'S BATHROOM. DAY OF ENGAGEMENT PARTY.
Annie gets ready as she talks on speaker phone.
ANNIE
He probably didn't see you, Mom.
INTERCUT:
INT. SCREENED IN PORCH. JUDY'S HOUSE
Annie's mom, JUDY, (50's) is on the phone while painting
a very lifelike portrait of Wynona Judd from a photograph
that's pinned to it's corner.
JUDY
Oh, he saw me alright. He was married to
me for fourteen years, he knows what I
look like. I'm sure it was because BARB
was there. You know how jealous she gets.
ANNIE
Yeah, I'm sure that's it mom.
JUDY
Am I on speaker phone?
ANNIE
Yeah.
JUDY
I don't know how to talk this way.
ANNIE
Mom I'm running a little late so--
JUDY
Oh, the engagement party. Lillia's
getting married, I can't believe how time
flies. You're day will come dear.
Give Lillian a kiss for me please, and
tell Laurie and Ed I just could't afford
the plane ticket, but I will be at the
shower.
ANNIE
I already told them, they understand.
20.
JUDY
BARB could afford to come. Did you know
what kind of car she drives now? A 2007
P.T. Cruiser. She looks ridiculous
parading all around Fort Myers in that
thing.
ANNIE
Ok, Mom--
JUDY
I don't know how she gets in and out of
that little car with those big legs.
ANNIE
I should get going. I have long drive.
JUDY
Oh and honey, I picked you up a couple of
things when I was at the Steinmart with
Janice so look for a package in the mail.
ANNIE
Mom I told you you don't have to send me--
JUDY
Oh stop. I love doing it. Ok? I love you
sweetie.
ANNIE
I love you too Mom. Bye.
They hang up. Annie walks to the kitchen.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Ok, how do I look?
STEVE
Ooooh. You tryin to hook up tonight? A
lot of people do at these wedding things
you know so you have a good chance.
ANNIE
Nevermind...
STEVE
I like the black tights with the black
shoes, it's very elongating.
ANNIE
Oh. Well, thank you.
21.
STEVE
But I think you need more dark up top to
balance it out, do have any black beads?
ANNIE
(looking at herself] That's actually a
good idea.
She starts to leave but sees a guilty look and some
frosting on Steve's face. She looks over at her saran-
's.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
How many moonpies have you eaten? Tell me
the truth.
STEVE
Um......two.
ANNIE
Ok, now really tell me the truth. How
many did you eat?
STEVE
Four. Nine.
They stare at each other.
EXT. HIGHWAY. LATER.
Annie is finally driving along. she hears sirens.
ANNIE
Shit!
She pulls over. OFFICER RHODES approaches, chewing gum.
RHODES
Good afternoon ma'am, You in a hurry to
get out of the city?
ANNIE
No. Was I speeding?
RHODES
Is that even possible in this rig?
He finds this funny, Annie does't.
RHODES (CONT'D)
You know funny thing about brake lights,
you're supposed to have ‘em.
22.
ANNIE
Ooooh. Yeah. Mine are out.
RHODES
Yeah, and you're headin' up Witches
Curve. That's a risky move.
ANNIE
I'm sorry. I usually only drive in the
city and they've never pulled me over. To
tell you the truth, those lights have
been out for like a year.
RHODES
Whoa, whoa, whoa, easy hot-dogger. That
is not something you wanna go
broadcasting to a police officer. I might
feel obligated to give you a yea's worth
of tickets now.
ANNIE
What? No.. I-
RHODES
You just admitted it.
ANNIE
Can you do that?
RHODES
You admitted it. (beat) Yeah, I can't do
that though.
ANNIE
Look, I'm really sorry. I promise I will
get the lights fixed tomorrow morning.
I'm kind of in a hurry. I'm going to my
best friend's engagement party, I'm the
Maid of honor and so I really -
RHODES
Oh, yeah. My little sister was just in a
wedding. She lost some of her hair from
the stress.
Again, not funny.
ANNIE
Am I getting a ticket?
He searches for words. She's cute and he wants to keep
her there. He keeps smiling. Awkward silence.
23.
RHODES
Uh, yeah. That's what happens when you
break the law. Um...license and
registration.
ANNIE
Here.
He writes a ticket.
RHODES
(searching for words) Ooo, I like that
air freshener. Did you get that at the
gas station?
ANNIE
I don't remember.
RHODES
Smells like Christmas. (sniff) Yeah, it
smells like Christmas.
He rips the ticket off.
RHODES (CONT'D)
Well, here you go. And just so you know
it's a just a fix-it ticket. So if you
get those lights repaired, you wo't have
to pay anything.
ANNIE
Oh, Okay.
RHODES
Whoa, are those moon-pies?
ANNIE
Oh yeah.
RHODES
(mumbling) Oh, those are my favorite.
ANNIE
What?
RHODES
Nothing. (mumbling) Those are my
favorite.
ANNIE
Do you want one?
24.
RHODES
No. It's too much trouble, they look all
wrapped up.
She doesn't get the hint. He really wants one.
RHODES (CONT'D)
Well, have fun at your party.
Annie drives off. He watches.
EXT -THE HUNT CLUB. CHICAGO SUBURB.
Annie, a little embarrassed, hands her keys to the valet
and grabs the moon-pies. She walks into an elegant
country club dining room, lively cocktail party. Music,
happy people, etc. She is greeted by Lillia's mom,
LAURIE.
LAURIE
Annie, sweetheart!
ANNIE
Hi Mrs. Donovan!
They hug.
LAURIE
Oh! And you brought your famous moonpies!
Laurie takes the tray.
LAURIE (CONT'D)
Can you believe our Lillian?
ANNIE
I know, I'm so happy for her.
LAURIE
Well, clue me in. Is there anyone
special in your life?
ANNIE
Nope.
LAURIE
That's my girl. (whisper) Sleep around.
I'm serious. Travel the world and try all
the cuisine you can. You know what I mean
by that, right?
MARY, Laurie's friend, approaches.
25.
MARY
Laurie, where did you get that sweater?
It is one-hundred percent out-of-sight!
LAURIE
Shhh, I got it at Glory Gay's.
MARY
Ooooh. I can't even walk in there. The
blouses alone make my wallet open.
LAURIE
It's worth it, though huh? Mary, I want
you to meet Lillian's Maid of Honor.
MARY
Oh, very special job.
LAURIE
This is Annie Walker. She lived next door
to us in Milwaukee until the girls
graduated from high school.
ANNIE
Hi.
LILLIAN (O.S.)
Ann!
ANNIE
Lil! It was nice meeting you Mary.
Annie leaves.
LAURIE (TO MARY)
Her father ran off to Florida with a
younger woman who was working at a
Chrysler dealership.
MARY
Oh my.
LAURIE
Poor Judy, never quite got over it. She
also ended up moving to Florida to take
care of her parents.
MARY
Oh, that is tough. Well it's nice Annie
and Lillian have stayed friends.
LAURIE
They're like sisters.
26.
They continue gabbing as Annie rushes to Lillian. They
hug.
LILLIAN
Hey!
ANNIE
Hey! What's up? Where's Dougie?
LILLIAN
Smoking a cigar with my dad. Le's go
get a drink.
They weave towards the bar.
DOUGIE
Annie!!!
LILLIAN
Hold on Dougie, we're getting drinks!
They get to the bar and grab glasses of wine.
ANNIE
This place is so fancy. Dougie's parents
belong here?
LILLIAN
Yeah. So does Dougie. This is the tennis
club I've been playing at.
ANNIE
Oh. Wow. I guess it's not what I
pictured. Lucky you.
LILLIAN
Tennis courts are tennis courts if you
ask me. But I have met a lot of really
cool people here. I can't wait for you to
meet the girls.
ANNIE
Oh! So where's this guy you were telling
me about?
LILLIAN.
Oh shoot, Matt's not coming. I guess he
got back together with his ex or
something. Anyway, Dougie just told me.
Sorry.
ANNIE
That's ok.
27.
DOUGIE
There she is!
Dougie picks Annie up and swings her around.
LILLIAN
Dougie, be careful. God, you reek!
He puts her down.
DOUGIE
Annie, make sure when my fiance gets cold
feet you tell her what a great guy I am.
He grabs Lillian and kisses her on the cheek.
LILLIAN
(waving the cigar scent away) Ugh. Wash
your face.
She gives in and kisses him. Then says to Annie..
LILLIAN (CONT'D)
Come on. Let's go say hi to the rest of
the bridal party.
They approach LESLIE, Lillian's cousin, late 30's,
standing with her husband PAUL.
ANNIE
Leslie, hi! How are you guys?
LESLIE
Well, I just squeezed my third kid out
last month and I feel like I'm walking
around in a fat suit.
She swigs beer out of a bottle.
PAUL
I keep telling her she looks great.
(beat) Oh, I'm sorry. Is this your
boyfriend?
A 30 YEAR OLD AVERAGE GUY with a neckbrace stands behind
Annie. Paul goes to shake his hand. She stops him.
ANNIE
No, no. (to the guy) Hi. (to them) No.
Annie meets DANA who is with her husband Ernie.
28.
LILLIAN
Annie this is Dana, we met here in my
tennis class. Dana, Annie.
DANA
Hi! Dana Shig. Its so nice to finally
meet you Annie. I've heard so much about
you. This is my husband Ernie.
ERNIE has just put food in his mouth.
DANA (CONT'D)
Don't you just love weddings? I mean,
(she starts to cry) I just love like the
feeling and...everyone comes together you
know? And it's forever! It's a journey,
and WE get to go on it too!
ANNIE
Wow, that's beautiful. I never thought of
it that way.
DANA
This is all so amazing. I'm going to make
a scrap book for Lillian.
Dana takes her camera out then reaches out her hand.
DANA (CONT'D)
Hi. I'm Dana and this is my husband
Ernie. So...how did you two meet?
She refers to a bald man who looks like a chemistry
teacher, who is slowly walking by looking for someone.
ANNIE
No, I don't know him. He's not with me.
He's just passing by. I'm not here with
anyone.
BECCA stands very close to her husband KEVIN, a good
looking stockbroker type.
BECCA
Lil! Is this Annie?!
Annie and Lillian walk over.
BECCA (CONT'D)
Hi Annie! I'm Becca. I've heard so much
about you. This is my husband Kevin.
29.
LILLIAN
Dougie's partner.
BECCA
So, are you so excited?! All of this
reminds me so much of my wedding.
ANNIE
OH--
BECCA
Two months now! It was the best day of my
life. I'm married now! It's like...I'm
just better now! It might sound weird
but... I feel legit. Just like, feminine.
Look at my nails!
Two beautifully french manicured hands with a HUGE 3
carat diamond ring.
BECCA (CONT'D)
Ooooops, where are my manners. Hi! I'm
Becca Whitman.
REVEAL a very smart looking, older African-American MAN
standing next to Annie. He is wearing an ascot and
smoking a pipe.
MAN
The name's Captain Arnold Dubois.
MEGAN is Dougie's sister. An ODDBALL. She looks like she
might be at the wrong party. She is single and lovin' it!
MEGAN
Annie! Hey! What's up?
ANNIE
Megan! How are you?
MEGAN
I just got pins in my leg! I fell off a
cruise ship.
ANNIE
Oh shit!
MEGAN
Yeah. I was on a singles cruise. It was
nighttime.
(MORE)
30.
MEGAN (CONT'D)
I was port-side, having a drink with a
gentlemen and old Megan here decided to
show off and I tried to climb into one of
the lifeboats with my clogs on. I saw a
dolphin.
ANNIE
Wow. Well, I'm glad you're OK.
MEGAN
Listen Annie. You're single right? You
and I are gonna scam on guys this whole
time. You and I are gonna party and get
naked with guys. This whole time Annie,
no bailing.
Lillian re-appears, grabs Annie.
LILLIAN
Ann, there you are!
MEGAN
Think about what I said Annie!
LILLIAN
(to Annie) I'm saving you. Now I really
want to introduce you to Helen. looking
around) There she is.
In slow motion, a tall and gorgeous HELEN turns to us.
She wears a tight, cream-colored, floor-length evening
gown. Annie straightens her plastic beads.
LILLIAN (CONT'D)
Helen, this is Annie.
HELEN
Hiii.
ANNIE
Hi.
HELEN
Hiii. This is my husband Perry.
LILLIAN
Perry owns Atmospheria candles.
ANNIE
Oh, the Starbuck's of the candle world?
Those are popping up on every corner.
Which one do you own?
31.
HELEN
All of them. It's the family business,
his father started it.
ANNIE
Oh, wow, that's pretty cule.
PERRY
Yeah, yeah. Currently we dominate the
U.S. home illumination sector as a whole
and six out of seven homes in upscale
neighborhoods have one of our products,
including the club.
ANNIE
That is a lot.
HELEN
Perry donated a few for tonight.
The room is all aflame.
HELEN (CONT'D)
So how do you like our club?
ANNIE
Yeah, I was just telling Lillian i's
very elegant.
HELEN
So you live in Milwaukee?
ANNIE
Yeah in the nice part. I work at
Harrington's Jeweler's. I love it.
HELEN
I think I've heard of them.
ANNIE
It's pretty well-known in the jewelry
world. It's got like the biggest market
for all the jewelry they sell and 'm
actually gonna be getting a promotion
PRETTY SOON--
LILLIAN
You are?
ANNIE
Yeah, so I'm pretty excited about it.
It's gonna be...pretty big. So, if you
ever need a discount--
32.
HELEN
You're funny. Listen Annie,I know you
said you've never been in a wedding
before so I just want you to know that we
all have, especially me, so if you need
any help, don't hesitate to ask.
ANNIE
Thank you.
LIVING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER.
Groomsman DEAN finishes a speech. They are now in the
dining room.
DEAN
So cheers to you two, our last single
friends finally crossing over into the
world of marital bliss, welcome to the
other side!
Dana snaps a photo, crying. Helen approaches the podium.
HELEN
Hello everyone. My name is Helen Harris
the Third, an honored member of the
bridal party. In honor of Lillian and
Dougie, I'd like to take this opportunity
to read a poem that I penned last summer
while I was sitting on a swing at an
exclusive resort in Santorini.
Annie whispers to the person next to her.
ANNIE
Am I supposed to give a speech?
As Helen reads, Annie looks around the room and sees
everyone in awe. Dana starts to cry. She reads from a
fancy sheet of stationary.
HELEN
With every blink of an eye, every kiss of
a lip, every stroke of a lovers hand,
every...scent of a woman, every breath
you take, every move you make. Love
conquers all.
Annie sees that Lillian is touched. Helen gets emotional.
33.
HELEN (CONT'D)
They say when you choose a mate, yo're
choosing a best friend. Dougie, yo're a
lucky man. Lillian, I know you're going
to make a wonderful wife, because you
have been the best friend that I could
ever ask for.
Annie's face goes blank.
HELEN (CONT'D)
I have never had a friendship like this.
I'm so happy you two are finally taking
this big step together and I ca't wait
for all of the adventures that await us.
People are moved, sniffling. Including Lillian.
HELEN (CONT'D)
Now “Dougly”, sorry, inside joke. You
better not keep my Lil on a leash. I
still need my drunken nights at Rockin
Sushi! TO DOUGIE AND LILLIAN!!!
The crowd erupts with laughter and applause. People are
crying, hugging, and standing.
HELEN (CONT'D)
Thank you. Thank you! Now wher's Annie?
Annie? Stand up Annie.
The room looks around. Annie slowly rises.
HELEN (CONT'D)
There she is. Annie is our Maid of Honor
everyone. And I'm sure she'd like to
take this time to say a few words. Annie?
Annie stands up to the applause. The room falls silent as
she walks to the podium.
ANNIE
Um, hello everybody. Hi everyone. 'm
Annie. Wow, it really smells like vanilla
in here.
MEGAN
It's the candles Annie.
ANNIE
Thanks Megan. Lillian this is gonna be
awesome. Um, uh, God, oh, oh, oh, what's
that saying?
(MORE)
34.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Ayay, um, God, um, what is it? It's a
good one, a good saying, it's Irish. It's
like a-like a toast. Is it Irish?
Something about a road...Oh God, 'm
blanking. So I'll just say I'm so happy
to be a part of this whole celebration
and happiness. You two are so happy
together and hope you have a happy
lifetime of happiness and celebrating.
And I love you and....Lillian, w've been
best friends since we were like 5...'ve
never been to Greece...
't know
if she's done. Annie sees Helen has moved over to sit
next to Lillian.
ANNIE (SINGING) (CONT'D)
“Did you ever know that you're my
hero...You're everything I wish I could
be..” C'mon you guys know the words.
Some people reluctantly sing along.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
“I could fly higher then an eagle. For
you are the wind beneath my wings. Flyyy,
flyyyyy, so fly into the sky, so fly
until we touch up high--”
EXT-COUNTRY CLUB. LATER.
Lillian and Annie are at the valet.
ANNIE
Oh my God, tell me I didn't sing.
LILLIAN
No, you sang.
They both laugh.
ANNIE
God, I don't know, I was just maybe a
little out of my element, and after
Helen's speech--
LILLIAN
Ann, stop.
35.
ANNIE
I'm so embarrassed. What did you think of
your engagement party?
LILLIAN
Besides the impromptu concert from Bette
Midler, it was perfect.
They laugh and hug.
LILLIAN (CONT'D)
I gotta go say bye to some people I do't
know. Drive safe.
Lillian goes back inside. Helen appears out of thin air.
HELEN
Annie! Great job tonight..
ANNIE
I'm feeling slightly mortified.
HELEN
No, nononono. Not at all. Everyone gets a
little nervous and carried away during
those kind of things. So listen, 've
been brainstorming some theme ideas for
Lillian's shower. I was thinking
somewhere along the lines of Alice in
Wonderland meets...are you ready?
Hollywood. And for the bachelorette?
Vegas.
ANNIE
Aren't I supposed to be planning some of
these things?
HELEN
Oh, well, I hadn't heard from you and--
ANNIE
She just got engaged two weeks ago.
HELEN
Well, I figured since you don't have any
experience that you might get overwhelmed
by events of this caliber.
ANNIE
Helen, I'm pretty capable. I think I can
handle it.
A guest walks by and taps Helen.
36.
GUEST
Excuse me, you left your poem inside. You
have beautiful cursive.
HELEN
Thank you.
The guest says nothing to Annie and walks away.
HELEN (CONT'D)
Annie, I didn't mean I didn't think you
couldn't do it. I'm sure you are aware of
all your duties. We'll see--we'll see you
soon.
Helen walks away. A OLD LADY passes by her.
WOMAN
You're very pretty.
MEGAN (O.S.)
Annie!
Megan is running towards her with a piece of paper.
MEGAN (CONT'D)
Annie wait! I wanna give you my numbers.
A place just opened up near my house.
From 4-7 every weekday, Karaoke, two
dollar wings and all you can eat MAN
sandwiches if you know what I mean.
Annie is nervous, starts biting her nails.
INT. ‘SEXY NAIL' NAIL SALON. NEXT DAY.
NAIL TECHNICIAN
Your nail too short for french manicure.
ANNIE
(disappointed) Oh well...
NAIL TECHNICIAN
That's Ok. I fix for you. Make you sexy.
ANNIE
Oh, great!
INT. HARRINTON'S. DONNA'S OFFICE. LUNCHTIME.
Donna and Annie are eating lunch in the break-room.
37.
DONNA
And then they put a solution in my eyes
to dilate them, which caused temporary
blindness and with the loss of my sight,
my hearing became bionic. Do you need
some help dear?
Annie struggles to open a bag of chips but her new ULTRA
LONG, french-manicured nail-tips are making it very hard.
ANNIE
No, I got it.
DONNA'S OFFICE. CONTINUOUS
Annie and Donna are doing inventory. Annie gets text.
ANNIE
Sorry... Well, it's official. Lillian set
a date. October tenth. Why did I just get
a stomach ache.
DONNA
Don't be nervous. It's not all on your
shoulders. Doesnt she have other
bridesmaids?
ANNIE
Yeah and they've all done this before so
I'm feeling a little pressure. I have to
make this really nice for Lillian.
DONNA
I wish I could help. Weddings are a lot
different now then they were in my day.
They look at Donna's wedding picture on her desk.
ANNIE
That dress is beautiful.
DONNA
I still have it. I was hoping my daughter
Elizabeth would wear it but when she and
Alice had their “ceremony” they both
wanted to wear suits. (beat) Ok, we need
two Shannisburg tennis bracelets.
Annie struggles to write with her nails.
ANNIE
Oops. Hold on a sec, hard to write...
38.
DONNA
They're very long.
INT. SEXY NAIL. THAT NIGHT.
ANNIE
Hi. I need to make these shorter.
NAIL TECHNICIAN
No, not sexy!
ANNIE
I know, it's... I can't work with them so
long.
NAIL TECHNICIAN
Okay. 7 dollar for file. No more sexy
though.
ANNIE
Ok.
NAIL TECHNICIAN
Short nail is ugly.
ANNIE
Alright.
INT. ANNIE'S BEDROOM.
Annie looks up different bridesmaid dress shops
EXT. ‘OCCASIONZ' BRIDAL SHOP. DAYTIME.
ANNIE
Here it is!
HELEN
Ooh, Occasionz. I'm impressed.
ANNIE
Everyone this is Occasionz, supposedly
it's you know, one of the best bridal
shops in town, so, that's cool. Oh and
also, there's a restaurant inside, so um,
I figured, we could maybe have lunch
after. So, let's go!
She goes to the door. It is locked. She sees a buzzer.
39.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Oh, I didn't see that.
She presses the buzzer.
VOICE FROM INSIDE
Hello?
ANNIE
Hi, we're hear to see some bridesmaids
dresses.
VOICE FROM INSIDE
What's your name?
ANNIE
Oh, Annie.
VOICE FROM INSIDE
(snotty) What's the reservation name?
ANNIE
(to the girls) Oh, she must be talking
about the restaurant. (back into the
intercom) No, we're here to look at
dresses.
VOICE FROM INSIDE
I heard you the first time. So I take it
you don't have a reservation for the
dress shop?
BECCA
(whispers) You didn't make a reservation?
ANNIE
Um, no, I'm sorry, I didn't know I had to
make a reservation for that. Sorry!
Anyway, we're all out here now and--
VOICE FROM INSIDE
The next available appointment for
bridesmaid fittings is in seven weeks and
we don't take reservations over the
intercom so you'll have to call.
ANNIE
Seven weeks?!
VOICE FROM INSIDE
I'm sorry maybe you can't hear me. I just
said a few seconds ago that we do't have
a reservation for the next seven weeks.
(MORE)
40.
VOICE FROM INSIDE (CONT'D)
And when you make your reservation do't
forget you'll also need to make an
appointment.
ANNIE
What?
DANA
(whispers) You didn't make an
appointment?
VOICE FROM INSIDE
I SAID--
ANNIE
No, I can hear you. Would it be possible
for you to make an exception for us
because we drove all the way out here and
I didn't know about the reservation/
appointment thing so...
VOICE FROM INSIDE
Hold on.
LILLIAN
Annie, we can go somewhere else.
ANNIE
No, no. I'll work it out. Don't worry.
BECCA
This really is the best place though,
that's the thing.
HELEN
Listen, I know the--
WHITNEY
(intercom] Hello, this is the manager?
ANNIE
Yes, hello!
WHITNEY
We can fit you in seven weeks, that is
all we have available. We only take
parties that have a reservation and that
have made an appointment over the phone.
I'm going to ask you to not buzz in
again. Thank you. Byyyyyyye.
Helen approaches the intercom.
41.
HELEN
Whitney?
WHITNEY
(irritated) Yes? Who is this?
HELEN
Whit, it's Helen.
WHITNEY
Helen?! Hiiii!
HELEN
Hiiii!
WHITNEY
Hi!
HELEN
Hi! Listen, I'm out here with a whole
bunch of girls and we had a little
miscommunication and our reservation-
appointment wasn't made. Is there any way
to fit us in?
WHITNEY
Say no more.
Buzzzzzzzz. The girls happily enter.
LILLIAN
(sotto} Wow, thanks Helen.
INT. ‘OCCASIONZ' BRIDAL SHOP. DAYTIME.
Whitney and Helen are leading the girls down the hall.
Lillian and Annie tail the group.
LILLIAN
Ann, don't worry about it. We got in.
Annie sees racks of wedding dresses.
ANNIE
Hey, you want to sneak off and look at
the wedding dresses?
LILLIAN
Oh my God. Annie, I didn't tell you?
Guess who Helen is friends with? Lady
Lavonia Jean St. Petsois JuJu.
(MORE)
42.
LILLIAN (CONT'D)
That famous wedding dress designer tha's
in all those wedding magazines? As a
favor to Helen she's going to design my
dress for almost nothing. Normally
they're like twenty grand. She's French.
ANNIE
Wow. That's amazing.
LILLIAN
(GIDDY)
I have to send my measurements to France.
Annie is a little disappointed.
INT. BRIDESMAIDS DRESS ROOM.
They all stand in a room stuffed bridesmaids dresses.
Lillian's cell phone rings.
LILLIAN
Surprise, surprise. It's my Mom. Mom? Can
you hold on a second?
She covers the phone and talks to the girls.
LILLIAN (CONT'D)
Start looking at dresses. I'll be right
back. I think maybe you guys should
decide anyway and pick out something you
like since you're the ones wearing it.
Cool? (nodding) Have fun! What's up Mom?
Ugh! They're booked?
Lillian leaves talking to her Mom.
HELEN
Ok ladies, start your (french) engines!
Shots of dresses being pulled off of the racks. Fighting
for the same dress, shirts coming off, dresses zipped up
the back and dresses not fitting, etc.
INT. ANNIE'S DRESSING ROOM
Annie loves the dress she has on. She talks to herself in
the mirror.
ANNIE
Hi I'm Annie. Can I get a martini? What
you mean you need to see I.D.? (giggling)
43.
FANTASY. UPSCALE PARTY. LIKE AN OVERDRAMATIC PERFUME AD.
Annie, in the dress, is talking to the bartender.
BARTENDER
Well, with that dress on you look
about... .eleven.
ANNIE
Thank you.
Annie laughs. And turns away right into, a GORGEOUS male
model in a tuxedo.
HOT MAN IN TUX
Excuse me, you dropped an earring.
An UNDERWEAR MODEL appears, in his underwear.
UNDERWEAR MODEL
I'll get it for her.
MAN IN SURGEONS SCRUBS
No I will!
MAN IN RED BATHING SUIT
I'll get it! I'm a lifeguard.
Tons of men begin to yell and fight over her. The chaos
forces Annie to make a DRAMATIC EXIT from the CASTLE. She
runs down the stairs like Cinderella into the forest.
They men begin to chase her.
She runs through the trees out of breath, she is face to
face with a sexy, sweaty, lumberjack, wh's chopping
wood. It's CHRISTIAN BALE.
ANNIE
Hi.
CHRISTIAN BALE
Hi. I'm Christian Bale. I'm just chopping
some wood, I like to do that between
movies.
ANNIE
Hello Christian.
They hear the voices of the men from the party screaming
for her.
44.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Oh, Christian! I need a place to hide.
CHRISTIAN BALE
Quick, get inside my muscles.
They embrace.
CHRISTIAN BALE (CONT'D)
I love this sash.
They look into each others' eyes, just about to kiss and--
HELEN
Hi Annie!
INT. ANNIE'S DRESSING ROOM.
Helen has flung open Annie's dressing room curtain,
putting an abrupt end to her fantasy.
She is wearing cream colored lingerie, showing off her
TOTALLY amazing body. Annie is uncomfortable.
HELEN
Look at your cute little boobies. Ooh,
is that the dress you like?
ANNIE
Yeah. I think it will look good on
everybody, it has a sash--
HELEN
A sash? Annie, this isn't the Sound of
Music tryouts.
ANNIE
Huh?
DANA (O.S.)
I told you Becca I can't wear strapless!
BECCA (O.S.)
Why not?!
Annie and Helen come out to see all the bridesmaids
arguing.
DANA
Because, I--
45.
LESLIE
Why don't you two shut your traps? No
one's going to be looking at us. Le's
just get the one with the shawl, 'm
always freezing at these things anyway.
MEGAN
I gotta say I'm still leaning towards the
one that I found.
It is a very ugly.
LESLIE
Absolutely not.
ANNIE
Well, what about this one?
Everybody stops and looks at Annie.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
I think it would be flattering on
everyone and we could totally wear it
again. The sash comes in different colors
not just this one.
HELEN
Everyone! We can't all have the dress
that we want. I've been in a lot of
weddings and when choosing a bridesmaid
dress, you must ask yourself, “If
invited, would I wear this a dress
to...The ACADEMY AWARDS!”
DANA
Ooo, I never thought of it that way.
All the girls agree.
HELEN
With that in mind, I say we wear this
one.
Helen holds up a dress. The girls like it.
ANNIE
Or this one! People wear sashes to the
Academy Awards all the time.
HELEN
Only if they're nominated for the Sound
of Music.
46.
ANNIE
I think Lillian would like this one.
HELEN
Well, I think Lillian would like THIS
one.
Lillian walks in.
LILLIAN
Hey! I'm hearing lots of excitement in
here.
She touches Helen's dress.
LILLIAN (CONT'D)
Oooo, I like this one. What about you
guys?
HELEN
I love it. Right guys?
The girls all agree. Except Annie.
LILLIAN
Cool. Let's eat!
Helen dumps the dress in Annie's arms and follows
Lillian.
HELEN
I think it might look best in cream.
LILLIAN
Ooh, good idea.
They exit.
LESLIE
Well, that was easy.
The girls head back to change.
ANNIE
This dress is almost $500!
DANA/BECCA
That's not too bad/that sounds about
right.
ANNIE
No, that's what I'm saying. That's a
great price.
47.
EXT. ‘OCCASIONZ RESTAURANT' BRIDAL-THEMED CAFE. PATIO.
Andrea Bocceli music playing. Waiters in tuxes etc. The
girls sit at a beautiful table looking at men's.
LILLIAN
This place is kind of amazing. I did't
even know it existed.
BECCA
The southwestern cobb is really good. I
come here and eat sometimes.
MEGAN
Great, there's a fly that really likes
me.
ANNIE
They only have salads.
DANA
So Annie, what's your deal? Are you
dating anyone?
ANNIE
No, no. Not right now. I had a boyfriend
for three years but we broke up like six
months ago.
BECCA
Oh, I hate to hear stuff like that! What
happened?
ANNIE
It just didn't work out.
HELEN
Is that the guy who stole a bunch of
money from you and gave you an STD?
Everyone freezes.
HELEN (CONT'D)
Lillian told me.
Annie shoots Lillian a look.
LILLIAN
I'm sorry, I was just talking about you
cause I was worried about you and--
48.
ANNIE
No it's fine. But he didn't steal the
money, I loaned it to him. And HPV is
really common right now.
Everyone looks around.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Around fifty percent of sexually active
men and women acquire HPV at some point
in their lives and by age fifty, eighty
percent of women will be infected with a
genital HPV infection.
LESLIE
Really?
ANNIE
About 6.2 million new cases of HPV affect
Americans each year.
MEGAN
Ew, it's on the butter you guys. The
fly's on the butter.
HELEN
Well, I don't have it.
ANNIE
Very few HPV infections show any signs or
symptoms. Therefore a lot of infected
people don't even know they have it, yet
they transmit the virus to their sexual
partner.
Silent. Everyone is a little grossed out..
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Anyway, it's fine, the past is the past.
We weren't meant to be. My last pap-smear
came back normal so that's cule. But you
know, I'm dating, here and there...
HELEN
Do you have anyone in mind to bring to
the wedding?
ANNIE
Oh, I didn't even think about that.
LESLIE
Who needs a date? Just go stag and make
out with someone there.
49.
DANA
If you wanna meet a nice man, Annie, you
should come to karaoke night at my
church. We sing hymns to rock beats!
BECCA
Wait. I have the perfect guy for you
Annie. Mike Donahue. He went to school
with Kevin.
LILLIAN
Mike from the fourth of July last year?
Ooh, I've seen him Ann. He's hot.
ANNIE
Really?
BECCA
And Kevin said he just sold his company
for an embarrassing amount of money. But
he's totally down to earth. You guys have
to meet. I'm texting Kevin right now.
HELEN
I know Mike too.
Megan is digging a dead fly out of the butter.
MEGAN
The fly just committed suicide. Death by
butter.
DANA
Oh my gosh, if you guys got married you
could live out here and see us all the
time!
LESLIE
Yeah, and then pop out a couple kids, sit
around and talk about nothing while your
vagina flaps in the wind like a wet paper
towel.
HELEN
(sotto) Oooh, I didn't know we were going
to hear that word at lunch today.
DANA
I was set up with Ernie. As soon as I met
him, I knew.
LILLIAN
Yeah Annie, you never know.
50.
ANNIE
Yes.
EXT. HIGHWAY. ANNIE DRIVING BACK
Annie is lost in thought. She hears. Sirens.
ANNIE
What?! Come on!
She pulls over. Officer Rhodes approaches.
RHODES
Well, look who it is.
ANNIE
Oh hi.
RHODES
I see your still driving around with
busted tail lights.
ANNIE
I'm sorry, money's been tight and...I
forgot(laughing). You're not gonna give
me another ticket for that are you?
RHODES
Nah... The reason I pulled you over
today, is that--(searching) you were
driving too slow. Backing up traffic.
ANNIE
I was?
RHODES
Yep. You were going ten miles under the
speed limit. That's a moving violation.
It's...underdriving. It's in the books.
But, I'm just going to give you a warning
this time, but I do have to um...write
some stuff down on a piece of paper.
He begins to write. Beat.
RHODES (CONT'D)
Man I'm hungry. I'm doing the Master
Cleanse. You ever heard of it?
ANNIE
Yeah.
51.
RHODES
Cayenne pepper water for three days now.
It's supposed to clean you out, make you
feel lighter. It's working. The only
problem is I get so hungry. I just want a
big slab of ribs. You ever crave that
kind of stuff?
ANNIE
Don't talk about cravings right now. I am
PMS'ing like crazy. It's taking
everything in me not to stop and the
store and get like three kit-kats and a
bottle of wine. I'm so irritable right
now.
They stare at each other out of awkwardness.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Sorry.
RHODES
No, it's OK, I've got three sisters. We
had tampons in the pencil drawer.
Sometimes my friends and I would say they
were cigars and smoke'em. (beat) Okay. I
have finished writing down the things I
need to write, on this paper. OH!
He hands her a business card.
RHODES (CONT'D)
This is a buddy of mine. Owns a body shop
in Milwaukee. Might be able to help you
out for a good price with those
taillights. I'll write my name on here
so you can tell him who referred you.
ANNIE
Thanks.
RHODES
That's my name right there. In case you
forgot it from last time. It's Nathan
Rhodes.
ANNIE
Thanks. Annie. I'll get those fixed. I
get paid next week. Bye!
She drives off. Rhodes wishes he had been more suave.
52.
INT. HARRINGTON'S JEWELRY STORE. DAYTIME.
ANNIE
Trust me, I've been in the jewelry
business for a long time. Nothing says
“I'm sorry for your loss' like a sterling
silver money clip.
An OLD WOMAN CUSTOMER looks at her stone-faced.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
We also have yo-yos you can engrave. In
memory of...um, what's your friend's
name?
The old woman walks away as Sandy approaches.
SANDY
Paychecks. Here you go Annie.
She and Sandy open their checks.
SANDY (CONT'D)
Oh my God, I scored this week. 'm gonna
buy Sharita a new Panasonic telephone.
It's cordless and has intercom. What
about you Annie?
ANNIE
I'm gonna pay for a cream-colored gown
that I'll never wear again.
INT. ANNIE'S BEDROOM
Annie is on the phone as she gets ready for her date with
Mike.
ANNIE
Help me! I can't find anything to wear
for my date with Mike tonight.
LILLIAN
I don't know. Shoot, I can't talk now.
I'm with Helen and we have a conference
call with Lady Lavonia Jean St. Petsois
JuJu about my dress. Ugh. I'm so sorry.
She's calling! I gotta go. Have fun!
Lillian hangs up. Steve walks in.
53.
STEVE
That credit lady called you again. I told
her you were at the tailors.
ANNIE
Listen, I'm going on a date. This? (holds
up a dress) or this? (what she's wearing)
STEVE
I don't like those pants.
ANNIE
What's wrong with'em?
STEVE
They give you four corners.
Annie's not following.
STEVE (CONT'D)
It's when a girls butt looks like it has
four corners. It's not a good thing.
ANNIE
Shit. These are my only clean pants.
STEVE
Do you have a tube skirt?
ANNIE
Thanks Steve.
STEVE
Wait. If you stand like you are right now
facing that angle, it looks good.
She looks in the mirror again, grabs her bag and leaves.
INT. THAI RESTAURANT. THAT NIGHT. BAR AREA.
Annie sits next to Mike Donahue. He is tall, dark and
handsome. They have cocktails.
ANNIE
I'm not an expert in corporate real-
estate but I've always been interested in
it. So, yeah I totally agree.
Mike smiles, he is cute!
54.
MIKE
I have to admit, I told Becca 'm not
really keen on set-ups. I know i's
early, but so far so good.
ANNIE
Me too.
MIKE
And thanks again for coming from
Milwaukee, I know it's quite a drive.
ANNIE
I can do that drive in my sleep these
days.
MIKE
Next time maybe I'll come to you.
Annie smiles.
MIKE (CONT'D)
You have got great teeth.
ANNIE
Thank you. I brush'em every day.
She flashes her teeth. The hostess comes up.
HOSTESS
Your tables ready.
MIKE
Finally!
Mike guzzles down his cocktail as they read their menus.
MIKE (CONT'D)
Well, I don't know about you but since
we're at a Thai restaurant, I'm gonna try
the dog.
Mike laughs at his own joke and continues drinking.
ANNIE
So, Becca tells me you play a lot of
tennis.
MIKE
I try to squeeze in a game now and then.
We should play sometime.
55.
ANNIE
Oh, yeah I haven't rea--
MIKE
(GETTING LOUDER)
Yeah, my game's pretty solid. I did win a
couple tournaments at the club. I tend to-
Jesus Christ! (whispers) It smells like
B.O. in here huh? I think it's the
people.
A very effeminate waiter brings them their drinks.
WAITER
Here ya go. I'll be back to take your
order in two secs. I'm swamped!
ANNIE
No problem.
MIKE
Whoa, get a load of our waiter. 'm
surprised he didn't put pink umbrellas in
our drinks...
Annie laughs, but is a little uncomfortable.
MIKE (CONT'D)
Or AIDS.
Mike laughs. Annie is HORRIFIED. Mike swigs from his
drink.
MIKE (CONT'D)
Seriously, AIDS is crazy. You do't have
it do you?
ANNIE
No.
MIKE
(singing) Neither do I...
He raises his eyebrows up and down at her.
LATER.
Annie hasn't touched her food. He's eating with his hands
and drunk. Other patrons are beginning to stare.
56.
MIKE
(LAUGHING)
So I started to get a little chub, you
know what that is. How could I not with
those huge canteloupes waving in my face.
Anyway, I looovee massages, am I right?
As he's laughing he lets out a huge burp.
MIKE (CONT'D)
(still laughing) Whoa-ho! Excyuuuuse me!
I got that from Steve Martin.
Still laughing, he pats his pockets.
MIKE (CONT'D)
Oh shit. I forgot my wallet.
EXT. MINI-MART. LATER THAT NIGHT.
Annie's car pulls up.
INT. MINI MART
Annie is on the phone, looking at the herbal drinks.
“Calm” “Focus” “Sex Appeal” “Lean”. She finally picks
“Calm”. RHODES appears holding a bag of mini carrots.
ANNIE
Hey, it's me, I just had to tell you
about my night. Oh my God. Call me.
RHODES
Annie Walker. I thought I heard your car
out there.
ANNIE
Very funny, Officer...Jones?
RHODES
Jones? Oh boy. Guess somebody thought he
was a little more memorable than he was.
ANNIE
No. Sorry. I'm a little out of it. I'm
not drunk.
RHODES
That's ok. Call me Rhodes. (notices her
drink) Trying to get “calm”?
57.
ANNIE
Yeah. Recovering from a date.
RHODES
Oh.
ANNIE
Finish your cleanse?
RHODES
Yeah, trying to wean myself back to the
really bad foods I like eating.
EXT - MINIMART. CONTINOUS.
ANNIE
Thanks for the drink. (beat) So are you
one of those cops that sits in that same
spot everyday and sneaks up on people?
RHODES
A lot of people get up to high speeds on
this road. I tell people its better to
pay for a ticket than have your family
pay for a funeral.
ANNIE
That's a very good point.
OFFICER RHODES
Want a carrot?
ANNIE
Yes. I'm starving.
CONTINUOUS:
They are leaning on the back of his car eating carrots.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Ew! What is this?
Annie pulls out a very dry, warped discolored carrot.
RHODES
Oh, you got the ugly carrot.
ANNIE
The what?
58.
RHODES
There's one in every bag. You should eat
it.
ANNIE
No. I think you should eat it. The're
your carrots.
He goes to eat it. She grabs it out of his hands.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
No, no! Don't eat it! EW!!!
She throws it on the ground.
RHODES
Don't litter.
He picks it up.
INT. RHODES' POLICE CAR.
ANNIE
I don't think I've ever wanted to get of
out a restaurant faster in my life.
RHODES
Yeah, I don't go on blind dates. It seems
unnatural.
ANNIE
I have no idea what am I going to tell my
friends who set us up.
RHODES
Just tell her the truth.
ANNIE
Yeah. You're probably right.
Now Rhodes and Annie are driving in his police car.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
It's an ok job. It's commission, so it's
unpredictable. I don't know, I always
wanted to finish my bachelor's but that's
kind of financially impossible right now.
Plus I'd feel like ninety around all
those college students.
59.
RHODES
You know my dad used to say that life is
like a hallway of doors. You can stand at
the same door forever if you want. Or you
can open a different door. And that one
may not be the right door, but i'll open
up a whole new hallway of doors. Anyway,
it worked for me. I was kinda lost and I
opened a door and the next thing I knew I
was a cop. And I love my job.
ANNIE
Hmm. I think I get it?
RHODES
Or you can always sell moon-pies by the
side of the road.
ANNIE
Moonpies. What?
RHODES
It's a joke. You had moon-pies in your
car the first time I pulled you over.
ANNIE
Oh yeah.
INT. FAST FOOD RESTAURANT COUNTER. LATER
They are waiting in line.
OFFICER RHODES
When I get married I don't want the kind
of wedding people have these days. I want
it to be like a carnival. You know dunk
tanks? People win prizes...
ANNIE
Yeah, and you can have elephants, trapeze
artists and a big scale to guess the
bride's weight.
OFFICER RHODES
Ok, first of all that's a circus wedding
and I'm talking about a carnival wedding.
60.
ANNIE
Sorry. (to clerk) Yeah I'll have the
number four, and can you make that Super
Biggie?
DISSOLVE TO:
They are sitting in the restaurant, mouths full of
BURGERS
OFFICER RHODES
And then she moved to Hawaii and now
lives with a guy who sells shaved ice.
And supposedly she has really long armpit
hair now. That's pretty much the last
girlfriend I had.
ANNIE
Well, lets just say my last boyfriend
that I lived with broke up with me over
the phone. Then come to find out, he had
borrowed $30,000 in my name without
telling me, putting me in horrible debt
that I'm still paying off. Because I
can't find him.
OFFICER RHODES
Wow. You win.
ANNIE'S CAR. CONTINUOUS.
Annie in her car, engine running.
ANNIE
Oh my gosh. It's twelve thirty! I should
probably...
RHODES
Oh, before you go. There is something I
want to give you. I was gonna wait but, I
think you'll want this now.
He jokingly gives her the ugly carrot.
ANNIE
For me?!
OFFICER RHODES
Well I know you've had a terrible night.
He gives it to her. Her phone rings.
61.
ANNIE
Sorry, one sec. Hello? Ted!? Hey! Oh my
gosh! No,no. Can you hold on a sec?
She waves at Rhodes and mouths...
ANNIE (CONT'D)
I guess I'll see you around?
RHODES
Yeah. Don't forget about those
taillights. They're really starting to
bug me.
ANNIE
K. Bye.(to Ted) So, you're in town?
EXT - TED'S HOUSE. NEXT MORNING.
He opens the front door, leading Annie out again.
TED
Next time I won't call so late.
ANNIE
No, it was fine. Like I said, I mean I
was just driving.
TED
Awesome. It's cool that we can just
hookup and whatever. No strings.
ANNIE
Me too. I love it. I feel good right now.
TED
Cool. Bye.
EXT. GAS STATION. CONTINUOUS.
Annie pulls in, her tank is way passed empty. She looks
in her purse frantically.
ANNIE
Shit!! No! No! I left my fucking credit
card at the restaurant! Shit!
She picks up her phone and dials.
62.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Hi, Donna, it's Annie. Um, sorry but I
just ran out of gas and I'm gonna be a
little bit late. Yes, I know, 'm really
sorry. I will get there as soon as I
can. I promise, I'm so sor---hello?
INT. HARRINGTON'S JEWELRY STORE.
Annie comes running onto the floor putting her tie on.
HELEN
Annie, hi! I almost left, but they said
that you were coming and that you were
late.
Helen is standing there looking gorgeous.
HELEN (CONT'D)
I had to come into Milwaukee for a
charity luncheon right down the street
and I thought I'd come in and say hi.
ANNIE
Hi!
HELEN
And as the leader of the bridesmaids, I
thought it'd be fun to pick up some
little gifts for all the girls.
ANNIE
Leader of the bridesmaids? Um, wouldn't
that technically be me? Honor?
HELEN
Well, no, sweetie, you're the Maid of
Honor, and we're all bridesmaids, and out
of all of us, I'm the leader. Anyway, it
doesn't matter. Um, I wanted to get
something that we could wear to the
rehearsal dinner or something. That would
be fun. Where are the diamonds?
ANNIE
Oh, well, what about a nice pen..or a
tortoise-shell handled sterling silver
letter opener? No? Ok, let me get Sandy.
HELEN
Oh! And Annie we really need to start
planning the bachelorette.
63.
ANNIE
Yes. Yes. I'm on it. Got some ideas. So
I'll let you know.
HELEN
Can't wait.
INT. ANNIE'S APT. THAT NIGHT.
Annie arrives home from work frazzled to find Steve on
the couch watching the same Home Improvement show.
TV HOST
Wow, well I have never seen a
transformation like this. This old tour
bus is stunning.
GIRL ON SHOW
Thanks.
STEVE
Unbelievable. (to Annie) You got another
package from your mom.
ANNIE
Hey thanks for saving my butt today. Like
I said I'll pay you back as soon as I
can.
She opens the package. And pulls out a red blazer.
STEVE
No problem. But you should always put gas
in when it gets to a quarter tank.
Especially cause you have such a shitty
car.
ANNIE
Thanks. Can I ask you a question? What do
you think of Vegas?
STEVE
Ooo. Let me turn this off. Vegas is a
black hole but I must have it in my life.
Does that make sense?
ANNIE
I'm just asking because some of the girls
are talking about going for Lillia's
bachelorette party and I've never been.
64.
STEVE
Oh no. Now I don't know about weddings.
When you go on a bachelorette, does the
bride pay?
ANNIE
No, everyone pays for themselves. And you
pay for the bride.
STEVE
Ok, I'm gonna say no. You cannot afford
that. Vegas is not cheap. Airfare,
hotels, food, cars, drinks, clubs, show
tickets. Remember this morning? You
cannot afford Vegas.
ANNIE
Well, I could save up for it.
STEVE
No, you need to win a contest to go to
Vegas/You had gum for lunch yesterday.
Ooh, “Night Moves.” Can I have this?
A lightbulb goes off in Annie's head. Steve holds the
blazer out and reads the tag.
ANNIE
Told you I'd pay you back!
Annie runs into her room. She sits down at the computer
and begins typing feverishly.
We see these words: “Dear bridal party”, “great idea”,
“bachelorette party”, “Florida”, “Sea World!”, “Free
place to stay!”. She presses send, and is very pleased.
The phone immediately rings.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Hello?
HELEN
Hi.
ANNIE
Hi.
HELEN
Hiiiii.
65.
ANNIE
Hi Helen.
Helen is dressed in cream under a cream blanket. All
around her is a ridiculous amount of white glowing
candles. There are too many flames.
HELEN
I just got your e-mail. Um...Sea World?
ANNIE
Well it's not just Sea World. It's a
weekend in Florida. See, when Lillian and
I were kids we went there and she loved
it and has always talked about going
back. Ask Dougie. I think it would really
mean a lot to her. We could stay at my
Dad's house, he won't even be there. Then
we could go out at night and got to the
beach and then Sea World on one of the
days.
HELEN
But a bachelorette at Sea World?
ANNIE
Like I said, Sea World would just be a
part of it.
HELEN
Well, I have been talking to the other
girls, and I was thinking we should go to
Las Vegas!
Annie's other line rings.
ANNIE
Oh, can you hold on? That's my other
line.
She clicks over.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Hello?
BECCA
Hi, Annie. It's Becca.
Becca, in her shabby-chic home office paints a front
porch sign that says “The Whitman's”
66.
BECCA (CONT'D)
I was just looking at your e-mail, yo're
so cute. Sea World. What about Turkey?
That's where we went for for MY
bachelorette.
ANNIE
Oh well, Turkey's really far away.
BECCA
It's super old though! They have awesome
restaurants. It's very exotic. Have you
ever seen Aladdin? It totally looks like
that.
ANNIE
Hang on...
Annie clicks back over to Helen.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Helen, I'm sorry can I call you back?
HELEN
When?
ANNIE
Just a few minutes. I'll call you back.
Annie clicks over.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Becca?
BECCA
Hi. You know, if you wanna go some place
closer than Turkey. Helen JUST e-mailed
me about going to Vegas.
ANNIE
Oh, I don't know. Everybody always goes
to Vegas. It seems just cliche to me.
BECCA
I never get sick of it. I love blackjack.
I have a system.
Annie's other line.
ANNIE
Oh, my other line's ringing. Can I call
you back?
67.
BECCA
When?
ANNIE
Soon.
Annie clicks over.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Hello?
DANA
Annie, it's Dana!
ANNIE
Of course it is..
Dana is on her porch swing drinking lemonade.
DANA
I love your idea about Sea World.
ANNIE
Really?
DANA
Yeah, but then Helen just called me and
said we should go to Vegas.
ANNIE
But Vegas is so hot, don't you think?
It's like, hot and dry. People get sick
there all the time.
DANA
I haven't had that experience. My skin
always clears up there.
ANNIE
Yeah, I just think it's probably not--
Hold on. (clicks over) Hello?
MEGAN
Annie, it's Megan.
Megan is at work, in front of a wall of computer and
television screens. It is a technical haven, looks like
NASA.
68.
MEGAN (CONT'D)
I can't talk right now, but I was
thinking for the bachelorette, something
more along the lines of a personal
challenge weekend. Have you ever heard of
the Nevada Project?
ANNIE
(defeated) No.
Leslie in her Sopranos style living room on a treadmill.
Her kids run around.
LESLIE
I gotta be honest. I've been married for
nine years, this may be the last
bachelorette party of my career and I
want the sweaty nuggets of a gay man
pounding me in the face at some point
during this trip. I'll pay whatever I
have to pay. (to the kids) Tyler stop it,
put that back! Paul!
QUICK CUTS BETWEEN:
BECCA
Vegas has these party busses that have
flat screens in them and dance floors--
DANA
Or we could take hummer limos around
everywhere.
ANNIE
That sounds really expensive.
HELEN
Oh but it's gonna be so much fun! Besides
money shouldn't be a problem if Lillian's
our friend.
ANNIE
Oh no, no, I was just thinking about
everyone else. That's all I'm saying.
MEGAN
What I'm saying is, they drop you off in
the middle of the desert. You have to
kill your own food and find your way
back. Not everyone makes it. Seriously.
69.
LESLIE
Seriously. I want balls in my face.
BECCA
So I think Vegas is a good idea.
DANA
I agree with Helen. Vegas.
MEGAN
Oh, you know what else is in Nevada?
Vegas!
LESLIE
Balls. Vegas.
HELEN
Vegas it is.
LILLIAN
(on the phone) Holy Shit Annie! We're
goin' to Vegas!
INT - JEWELRY STORE. DAY.
SANDY
(eating a cookie)
No can do, I need all my shifts. 'm
trying to save up and take my lady to
Maui.
ANNIE
Please, one day a week, just for a little
while. I've already asked everybody else.
I really need the money.
SANDY
Sorry. My hands are tied. Sharita's got
my dick in a chip-clip.
ANNIE
That's alright. I understand.
SANDY
Mmm. Mm. These are the best peanut butter
titties you ever made.
ANNIE
They're called peanut butter kisses.
SANDY
That's not what they look like.
70.
INT. AIRPLANE.
The bridesmaids sit in first class. In the distance,
Annie's head pops up from her seat in row 3O of coach.
EXT. AIRPORT. LAS VEGAS.
The girls wait by the curb with their luggage. Megan
appears next to Annie.
MEGAN
Here we are. The city of lust. Annie, do
you know how many men are looking for
trouble in this town right now? We are
gonna nail it down. We should tell
everybody we're twins cause guys looking
up with twins!
ANNIE
Yeah, I've heard that. Ok everybody! You
guys, hey we're here, we're in Vegas!
Woo!
Lillian walks up.
LILLIAN
Annie, come here. Why didn't you tell me
you weren't sitting with us?
ANNIE
Oh, it's no big deal. I didn't want to
blow all my money on a first class
ticket. I'm here though, right?!
LILLIAN
I'm so excited!
ANNIE
Ok, you guys, gather around. Welcome to
Lillian's bachelorette party! We should
probably get a bunch of cabs and head to
our beautiful hotel, The New Marquis
Royal Suites...
As Annie's talking, a limo pulls up behind her. “The New
Marquis Royal Suites.”
HELEN
Lillian, look what's happening.
71.
LILLIAN
Oh my God. You guys, is this for us?!
HELEN
I got a limo from the hotel.
We're in Vegas! Yaaaay!!
They all pile into the limo, excitedly talking.
ANNIE
Ok, everyone just get in the car. Got a
ride to the hotel. It's taken care of.
MEGAN
(from inside the limo) Sit by me, Annie!
EXT. THE NEW MARQUIS ROYAL SUITES. LATER
The girls' excited talking continues into the lobby.
LILLIAN
This hotel is amazing! You guys!
HELEN
Come on Lillian, you're staying with me
in the master suite. It's all set.
LILLIAN
Oh! Okay! Then party in room 812 in one
hour! (waving her key)
UPSTAIRS. HOTEL HALLWAY. CONTINUOUS.
Girls get off the elevator, giddy with excitement. Annie
gets back into the elevator.
ANNIE
Uh! Shoot! I left my sunglasses
downstairs. Ugh! Where's my head?
EXT. HOTEL. CONTINUOUS.
Annie sneaks out, rolling her bag. She catches a cab.
EXT. HOTEL RICK. LATER.
Cab pulls up to a tiny broken down building. A sign reads
“Hotel Rick. Vacancy. Some T.V.s.” An old man rides a
bicycle in circles in the parking lot, smiling.
72.
INT. HOTEL RICK. CHECK-IN DESK.
Lobby is very outdated. Wood panel walls etc., The hotel
brochure is on the desk. It is probably the picture she
saw online, it does NOT look the same. The clerk enters.
ANNIE
Hi, I have a reservation for Walker.
RICK, an East Indian man, stands behind the desk in front
of a large portrait of himself, posed exactly as he is
now, with the same outfit. He holds the pose, smiling.
RICK
Okay, two nights?
ANNIE
Yes.
Rick waits for her to notice the painting, but she never
does.
RICK
Do you want towels?
ANNIE
Yes.
RICK
Do you need sheets?
ANNIE
Yes.
RICK
No pillow though, ok?
Annie just stares at him.
INT. THE NEW MARQUIS ROYAL SUITES
The door opens to reveal a gorgeous huge feminine suite.
HELEN AND LILLIAN
(gasp) OH MY GOD!
INT. HOTEL RICK. ANNIE'S ROOM
Annie opens her door holding unfolded sheets and towels.
The room is very ugly, bare mattress, lots of brown.
73.
ANNIE
Oh my God.
INT. THE NEW MARQUIS ROYAL SUITES
Megan and Leslie stand in their grande bathroom. Hot tub,
plush towels, flat screen T.V. Candles burning.
MEGAN
Oh my gosh, I can't believe this.
LESLIE
He-llo Vegas!
INT. HOTEL RICK. ANNIE'S BATHROOM
There's an old toothbrush and comb by the dirty sink, a
pair of athletic socks hanging over the shower rod where
a curtain should be. There is a cat staring at her.
ANNIE
Hello cat.
INT. THE NEW MARQUIS ROYAL SUITES
Dana and Becca open their curtains revealing a
spectacular view. They scream and jump up and down.
INT. HOTEL RICK.
Annie opens up her curtains to a back lot. Something is
on fire! Rick tries to put it out. The old man rides by.
ANNIE
(screams in shock)
INT. THE NEW MARQUIS ROYAL SUITES. THAT NIGHT.
Annie stands outside room 312. She is dressed more
preppy than she's ever looked. She knocks on the door.
Becca opens it. We see disco lights and hear rap music.
There are shirtless male waiters, penis balloons and a
slide show of naked men. The room looks like a sex club.
The girls are dressed like borderline prostitutes.
BECCA
Oooh, Annie's here!
74.
BRIDESMAIDS
Wooooooh!
BECCA
Isn't this amazing?
Lillian runs over and hugs Annie, wearing a condom veil
and drinking out of a penis straw.
LILLIAN
Annie! I wanna see a drink in your hand
in one minute!
Lillian pulls Annie into the room. Helen is getting off
of the phone.
HELEN
Ok you guys, change of plans. The Velour
Cobra had an opening at 9 so I got us a
dinner reservation. Isn't that radical?
EVERYONE
Woohooo/Ooooh/Alright!
ANNIE
Oh. Yeah. Cool. Alright
Everyone raises their glasses. The night has begun.
INT. THE VELOUR COBRA. CLUB RESTAURANT -LATER THAT NIGHT
Annie is concentrating on the bill.
ANNIE
Okay, mine was...great, got it.
Becca scoots in next to her.
BECCA
Annie, I didn't get a chance to ask you,
how was your date with Mike? Give me all
the details.
ANNIE
Oh, um, we had dinner.
BECCA
Do you think you'll go out with him
again? He told Kevin he thought you were
really great and hot.
75.
LESLIE
(from her end of the table) Hey wha's
the damage down there?
ANNIE
Oh, I got it right here, I figured out
what I owe so, should I just pass it
around?
LESLIE(TO ANNIE)
Why don't we just all split it? It's so
much easier.
BECCA,DANA,HELEN,MEGAN
Yeah/Just split it/Who cares?
ANNIE
Yeah, it's probably just easier...just
split it.
MEGAN
Here, let me see it. Ok.. .It's a hundred
each plus tip.
ANNIE
(sotto) I had soup and ice water.
MEGAN
Plus we're paying for Lillian...everyone
just put $125.
ANNIE
(sotto) No alcohol...or any real food.
BECCA
It'll all even out by the end of the
night.
ANNIE
How does it even out? How does that
happen?
Everyone, including Annie, puts in their money. Helen
moves over to Annie.
LILLIAN
Thank you everybody!!
HELEN
Annie, don't tell Lillian, it's a
surprise.
(MORE)
76.
HELEN (CONT'D)
My friend Sean Michael works for a
promotional company and they're having
this big event tonight at Tara Rei's
stepbrother's Club, Sacrifice.
ANNIE
Really?!
HELEN
I think it should be our first stop. H's
reserving seats for us in the VIP
section. It's a $150 cover and there's a
one bottle champagne minimum of $750 per
table, he said people from the Real World
go in there all the time.
ANNIE
I thought we were going to the Jungle
Lounge after this.
HELEN
We are. After that.
ANNIE
Oh...um...wow. Awesome. Here's the thing
I was going to stop by the hotel, the
Marquis Suites. I think I ate something
weird on the plane probably, my stomac's
not right.
HELEN
Oh, well we're only gonna be there for an
hour or so, you can just meet up with us
after.
ANNIE
Okay. Perfect.
HELEN
I'll just text you when we're getting
ready to leave. I hope you feel better.
Lillian comes up already a little tipsy.
LILLIAN
Ok, Leslie spilled the beans. Le's get
our asses over to Sacrifice.
What are we waiting for? Wooooooo!
Lillian looks at Helen's legs.
LILLIAN (CONT'D)
Whoa whoa. Helen, turn around. Are those
those Ransom Jeans?
77.
HELEN
Don't tell Perry I bought them,I ordered
them from New York. They're insanely
expensive. But I gotta tell you guys the
compliments I get on my ass make them
worth every penny.
She sticks her butt out. Lillian slaps it and all the
girls laugh. She is the life of the party.
EXT. RESTAURANT. CONTINUOUS
A party bus pulls up. As the doors open, dry ice pours
out. Inside there's a disco ball, dance poles, crazy
lights. The girls all scream and run onto the bus. With
the commotion, no one notices that Annie stays behind.
INT. CASINO. LATER.
Annie enters casino alone, sadly weaves through the slot
machines.
INT. PARTY BUS
“My Prerogative” by Bobby Brown comes on VERY LOUD making
conversation difficult. Lillian looks around for Annie.
LILLIAN
Oh my God, Annie our song! Wher's Annie?
DANA
What?!
LILLIAN
Where's Annie?!
MEGAN
I don't know!(to Helen) Where's Annie!
HELEN
What?!!
DANA
Where's Annie!
HELEN
She's meeting us later!!!
DANA
(to Lillian) Oh. She's meeting us there!
78.
LILLIAN
Why!?
BECCA
I don't know! Why?
HELEN
Annie HAS DIARRHEA!!
LILLIAN
Is she okay?! Should I call her!?
HELEN
She's fine! She's gonna meet us in an
hour, it's all set! (to the other girls]
ANNIE HAD REALLY BAD DIARHEA!
They continue partying, drinking, dancing.
INT. CASINO.
Annie passes four fun college age party guys at a craps
table.
DAVE
No, no, no wait. Wait. (to Annie) Hey,
will you roll for me? Can she roll for
me?
CRAPS GUY
Only if she's playing.
ANNIE
Me? What do I have to roll?
DAVE
Anything but a seven or eleven, as many
times as you can. What's your name?
ANNIE
Annie.
DAVE
I'm Dave. This is Brian, Brian and Mark.
Ok Annie, do your thing.
Annie rolls a four. The guys all cheer.
GUYS
Yeah! Four!
Annie rolls again, another four. She laughs.
79.
GUYS (CONT'D)
Yeah, four! Holy shit, two fours. One
more time, third time's a charm!
Annie rolls again. Another four. She ca't believe it!
ANNIE
Four! Ahhhhhhhhh! (giddy laughing)
GUYS
Annie! Annie! Annie!
Annie gets a text message.
ANNIE
Oh, hold on. You guys, my phone.
CRAPS GUY
No cell phones at the tables m'am.
Its a casino rule.
ANNIE
I'll go outside then.
CRAPS GUY
No, you gotta play the game out. You have
to finish your roll.
She continues to roll all fours. The guys scream.
EXT. CASINO. A HALF HOUR LATER.
The guys are carrying Annie on their shoulders, cheering
for her. She is laughing..
ANNIE
Ok, guys put me down, put me down. Whoa,
that's my breast.
BRIAN #1
Sorry.
She reads a text message from Helen. “We're leaving
Sacrifice. It's boring. Meet us at the Jungle Lounge”
ANNIE
It was nice meeting you guys. I gotta go.
DAVE
What do you mean? Where are you going?
80.
ANNIE
I'm here with a bunch of friends and 'm
supposed to meet them at this club.
MARK
We love clubs! We'll come with you.
DAVE
Come on, we'll get your cab.
ANNIE
Oh, Ok.
As the cab drives away, we hear:
BRIAN 1 (O.S.)
Dude, we gotta get Brian some food asap.
I've seen that look before.
INT. CAB. PARKING LOT IN FAST FOOD RESTAURANT. LATER
Everyone eats huge burgers including the driver (not
Annie, she is annoyed!)
ANNIE
You guys almost done?
BRIAN 2
Sorry we haven't eaten all day.
MATT
I have NEVER seen a drive-thru line like
that dude.
CAB DRIVER
It's because of the concert.
They continue eating.
CONTINUOUS:
The cab is pulled over, all the guys are outside, peeing.
Annie gets a text from Lillian. “The Jungle Lounge is
awesome! We need to dance. P.S. It's RAINING in here!
WHERE ARE YOU? Xoxo Lil”
She texts back, “On my way!”
81.
CONTINUOUS:
A huge fist fight is going on in the car, yelling etc.
CONTINUOUS:
Traffic has stopped.
ANNIE
How much further?
CAB DRIVER
Do you think I know? How do you think I
know?
EXT. JUNGLE LOUNGE.
Annie and the guys get out of the cab.
DAVE
Oh, shit. We can't go into this place. We
got kicked out last night.
BOUNCER
Hey, what'd I tell you guys?!!!
GUYS
Whoa, it's ok, we're just goin next door!
DAVE
Oh, Annie, here's your cut of the craps
money. Eight hundred bones.
ANNIE
For me?
DAVE
You won big for us tonight. Buy your
friends a round of drinks and come next
door after.
BRIAN 2
Yeah, bring your friends.
ANNIE
Bye guys.
DAVE
The Roller!!!
82.
GUYS
Woohoo/Yeah/ The Roller!/Annie!
They all high five. Annie turns to bouncer.
ANNIE
Hi. One please?
BOUNCER
60 bucks.
ANNIE
Here ya go.
INT. JUNGLE LOUNGE.
Annie walks through the club. She calls Lillian. No
answer. She gets a a drink. Time passes. Her phone rings!
LILLIAN
Annie!
ANNIE
Hello!?
LILLIAN
Are you ok?
ANNIE
Yeah, I'm fine. I'm here! Where are you?!
LILLIAN
What do you mean here, where?
ANNIE
I'm at the Jungle Lounge, where are you
guys? This place is huge!
LILLIAN
You're where?
ANNIE
The club!
LILLIAN
Listen I can't hear you! We had to leave
the Jungle Lounge, Becca--
ANNIE
What?!
83.
LILLIAN
Meet us at the--
ANNIE
Hello?!!
INT. PARTY BUS.
Loud music. Lillian tries to call Annie back. Annie tries
to call Lillian back. They both get voice-mails. Annie
gives up. It starts pouring rain on her inside the club.
Everyone jumps up and screams with excitement. Thunder!
CLUB D.J.
Me Tarzan, you Jane. It's time for the
dance spotlight. If it lands on you, you
gotta shake it!
The spotlight immediately lands on a soaking wet Annie.
She dances very angrily. Jungle dancers dance very close
to her and put vines around her neck.
INT. BAR NEXT DOOR
Annie walks in.
GUYS
Yeah, she's back/ the Roller!/ Yeah!
DAVE
What happened to you?
ANNIE
I don't even know.
DAVE
Roller, I can't stand seeing you like
this. (to bartender] Get this fine lady a
shot!
ANNIE
I'll have two lemon drops.
INT BAR. HALF HOUR LATER.
Annie and Dave are wasted.
84.
ANNIE
That's what I'm saying. Some people have
everything and others have just little
bits of things. It's not fair. I don't
get it.....I mean I think I hate Helen.
DAVE
I hate Helen.
ANNIE
That is the sexiest think anyon's ever
said.
INT. ANNIE'S ROOM. HOTEL RICK.
In the dark, Annie and Dave are passionately making out.
Knocking things over, etc.
DAVE
I hate Helen.
NEXT MORNING. ANNIE'S HOTEL ROOM
The cat jumps on the bed and meows. Annie opens her eyes
to see Dave sleeping. She notices his college tattoo on
his arm (tasmanian devil with a lacrosse stick?).
DAVE
Hey.
ANNIE
Hi. Sorry I fell asleep while we were
making out. I guess I was pretty tired.
DAVE
Its ok. Sorry I gave you a hickey.
ANNIE
Oh shit.
There's a knock at the door. Annie opens it to reveal
NICOLE, (20), pretty and sweet.
NICOLE
Is Dave here?
DAVE
Nicole!? Hey, Nic.
NICOLE
This is a surprise.
85.
Brian 1, Brian 2 and Mark appear in the doorway as well.
BRIAN 1
Dude, I'm sorry. She made us bring her
here.
MARK
She said you have her fake I.D..
NICOLE
Yeah and I couldn't go anywhere last
night. I tried calling you fifty fucking
times. And YOU? You were what, hooking up
with this fossil?!
ANNIE
First of all-
NICOLE
Shut the fuck up or I will kick your ass
bitch.
ANNIE
Ok, that is not nice.
NICOLE
And what are you forty?
ANNIE
No, I'm in my low thirties...(under her
breath) and you could never kick my ass.
NICOLE
What did you say?!
ANNIE
(timid) You heard me.
Annie immediately gets punched in the face. Annie is
shocked and swings back, hitting Nicole in the face.
She's proud of herself. Nicole's two friends enter and
jump on Annie. HUGE GIRL FIGHT.
EXT. HOTEL RICK. FIVE MINUTES LATER.
Annie is outside of the hotel. Guys are pulling the girls
off of Annie.
NICOLE
Baker Community College bitch!
86.
The girls leave in victory. Dave turns and mouths to
Annie “I'm sorry.”
INT. ANNIE'S HOTEL BATHROOM.
She frantically tries to cover up her HUGE hickey and
evidence of the fight, with make-up. She remembers a
small cowboy print tablecloth from the other room and
wraps it around her neck like a scarf.
INT. THE NEW MARQUIS ROYAL SUITES. BUFFET TABLE
All the girls are hung over and eating. Annie arrives.
MEGAN
Annie!
LILLIAN
Whoa. What are you, going to a rodeo?
ANNIE
That's hilarious.
MEGAN
Annie, you missed it. I scammed all night
last night. I met this guy named Darwin.
He works for Cingular. He had a friend.
LESLIE
What happened to your face?
LILLIAN
Yeah, why are you wearing all that
makeup?
ANNIE
It's covering up bruises, cuts and a
hickey. I got into fight with a community
college student and her friends because I
spent the night with her boyfriend after
spending the entire night trying to find
you.
LILLIAN
What?!
ANNIE
Forget it.
87.
LILLIAN
I was trying to find YOU. I tried to call
you all night!
ANNIE
Well, I-(to Lil} Can I talk to you for a
minute?
Annie takes Lillian away.
LILLIAN
What is going on? You told Helen you were
sick.
ANNIE
I wasn't sick. Helen told you that
because... I couldn't afford to go with
you guys.
LILLIAN
Why didn't you say something?--
HELEN (O.S.)
Lillian, we're going to be late for our
honey facials.
ANNIE
Helen, can you just give us a minute?
HELEN
I'm just saying, we're gonna be late. I
don't wanna be rude.
ANNIE
That's funny. You know what? As the Maid
of honor, which is what I am and what you
are not, I am asking you to just give us
a minute.
HELEN
Excuse me Annie.
ANNIE
No, excuse me!
LILLIAN
Annie take it easy.
ANNIE
I need to take it easy?
88.
DANA
Annie, if it makes you feel any better
(getting emotional] I got slapped last
night.
LESLIE
Here we go...
DANA
By this huge girl. She was a working in
the bathroom. I just... I didn't cut in
line. I didn't! She chased me!
BECCA
Becca it's over.
MEGAN
Annie, she looked like Popeye.
BECCA
She lives here! She lives in Vegas.
HELEN
You're not going to run into her. Just
shut-up about it.
LILLIAN
Guys stop! Please! Annie, I'm so sorry
about last night. I feel horrible. I want
to hear everything that happened.
Tonight, you're not leaving my side.
We're hittin' the strip club all of us
and we're going to put this shit behind
us. Okay?!
The girls agree. Dana rubs her arm.
LESLIE
Oh your arm does not still hurt.
INT. FANCY CASINO SHOPPING MALL. LATER.
Bridesmaids window shop. Something in a fancy boutique
catches Annie's eye, she smiles. Ransom jeans.
INT. STRIP CLUB. THAT NIGHT
The ladies sit at the front row tables.
COCKTAILER
What can I get you ladies?
89.
ANNIE
First of all , we're gonna need some ones
over here. Here's a hundred. Keep twenty
for yourself.
LILLIAN
Oooh, Ann!
A siren goes off.
V.O.
Good evening ladies, and welcome to
Thunderbird. Our first male entertainer
has been roaming the prairie for many,
many lonely nights...
A horse winnies. Ladies scream.
V.O. (CONT'D)
Here he is...looking for a sweet lady to
keep him company under the stars...say
hello to Cowboy Ron!
A male stripper comes out on a cardboard horse, humping
'S
looking for someone. The room goes wild.
V.O. (CONT'D)
There he is ladies looking for that
special woman, looking for his
briiide...And I believe the person he's
looking for is Lillian Donovan!
The girls scream. Lillian mouths to Annie “I'm gonna kill
you.” Cowboy Ron takes her up on stage. He puts her in a
chair and humps her face. Everyone is cracking up.
MEGAN
Leslie, your missing it.
LESLIE
Don't talk to me. Nobody talk to me.
Leslie has her hands on the bare ass of a stripper who is
dancing in her face.
Stripper #2 appears.
V.O.
Wow, looks like Cowboy Ron has a friend
on the prairie and he's lookin' for a
lady too.
90.
LILLIAN
(pointing to Annie) Get her! Get her!!
ANNIE
NO! NO!
Stripper #2 pulls Annie up to the stage, lays her on the
ground and simulates sex with her. Standing above her,
pulls his chaps off. We see that his balls are not all
the way tucked into his g-string. The girls cringe. As he
stands above her, in slow motion, we see a bead of sweat
leave his balls and fly into Anni's open laughing mouth.
She dry heaves. The stripper is oblivious, goes to
another girl.
Lillian and Annie roll around on the ground laughing.
EXT. STRIP CLUB.
Everyone's laughing as they exit the club.
ANNIE
I need some gum.
BECCA
That was disgusting! I'm so glad I'm
married.
MEGAN
It was awesome!
DANA
I got a picture of the balls. I got it!
LESLIE
(puts her arm around Annie). You lucky
bitch.
LILLIAN
Only you Annie. Hands down, best moment
of the weekend.
Annie finally feels a part of the group.
INT. AIRPLANE. DAY.
Annie walks to first class, everyon's sleeping. She
hears Lillian laughing really hard, pointing at pictures
in a magazine.
91.
LILLIAN
Oh look, there's your boyfriend.
HELEN
Ew, he's like 65. Ok, look Lillian that's
you.
LILLIAN
Oh my God. You know who that actually
looks like? Remember when we went to
Miami and we had to rent towels--
HELEN
Ew, at that beach, that weird beach!
LILLIAN
And that lady came up to us wearing that
mesh top!
HELEN
She was crazy.
Annie sinks. A flight attendant appears.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
Excuse me. Hi.
ANNIE
Hi.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
I'm sorry, you can't be up here. You have
to go back to coach.
ANNIE
I was just stretching my legs.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT
That's not true.
Annie stares at her. The flight attendant holds out her
hand for Annie to grab.
FLIGHT ATTENDANT (CONT'D)
Come on...it's ok, c'mon. C'mon.
EXT - AIRPORT PARKING. PAYBOOTH
ATTENDANT
Ok, that's going to be seventy -five
dollars.
92.
ANNIE
What?
ATTENDANT
Twenty-five dollars a day. Three days.
Seventy -five dollars.
ANNIE
I thought it was seven.
ATTENDANT
Oh, hmm mm. That's for this lot, you
parked in this lot.
The lots are exactly the same, separated by a white line.
Annie empties her wallet, her poker winnings are gone.
EXT - HIGHWAY
Annie is driving. She sees Rhodes, and stops.
EXT. HIGHWAY. LATER.
RHODES
Oh, I know what's going on. You're
jealous of that Helen girl.
ANNIE
Excuse me? No, I'm not.
RHODES
If you say so.
ANNIE
I'm telling you I am not jealous of
Helen, okay? She's tall and thin and rich
and pretty.
They both laugh.
RHODES
Oh come on, you know you got it goin'
on...
ANNIE
Oh yeah, I got it goin' on...
RHODES
You're right, you don't.
93.
ANNIE
(laughing) Thanks a lot.
They nudge each other. He accidentally nudges her off the
car.
RHODES
Sorry!
Now Annie is back in her running car.
ANNIE
Have a good rest of your shift.
RHODES
Actually, I'm heading home. Got my sister
staying with me for a few days. Sh's
been thinking of divorcing of her
husband.
ANNIE
Oh. Sorry.
RHODES
He had an affair and they've got kids so
it's complicated.
ANNIE
Hmm. Sounds familiar.
RHODES
My sister is a hell of a woman, you know?
And her husband is- you know what I think
cheating is? It's weak. It's a weak
person that cheats.
Something clicks with Annie, she sees him in a new light.
ANNIE
No, no. Um, I feel the same way. Um,
anyway um, maybe I'll drive by you next
week. I have to make this drive
again...so...
She tries to flirt a little, pulls her hair back. He sees
her hickey!!!! She starts itching her arm, still flirting
and laughing.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Ugh, great, I think I was allergic to the
soap at the hotel. Ahhhhh.
94.
RHODES
Yeah. I should go..now. Don't forget to
call my friend about those tail lights.
They're really starting to bug me.
ANNIE
I promise. Ok, well, have a good weekend.
RHODES
You too.
He abruptly walks back to his car. She drives away
confused.
INT. ANNIE'S APT. LATER THAT EVENING.
Annie arrives home to another “mom” package. She pulls
out some cheap cosmetics. She pulls out a bottle of White
Diamonds perfume by Elizabeth Taylor, low calorie mints,
some pepper spray, a book titled “100 Survival tips For
the Independent Woman.” A check for $25.
She opens the book, sees chapters entitled “You Don't
Have to Work for AAA to Change a Tire.” “ How to Jack a
CarJacker.” “Anyone with Arms Can Skin a Deer” etc. She
tries to read but the itching is driving her crazy.
INT. DOCTOR'S OFFICE. NEXT DAY
Annie's on the table while the DOCTOR examines her skin.
DOCTOR
Well, I've got good news for you. You're
going to live. Hahahah. It's not an
allergic reaction though.
ANNIE
Oh, that's good.
DOCTOR
You've got body lice.
ANNIE
Oh.
DOCTOR
Have you recently come in contact with or
slept anywhere that you think you might
HAVE--
95.
ANNIE
I know where I got it.
DOCTOR
You're gonna have to wash every fabric in
your apartment and I'll give you a
topical cream that should knock it out
pretty quick. I've got some samples.
EXT - LILLIAN'S APT. DAY
Annie sits on the doorstep. Lillian runs up with a bunch
of stuff in her arms and opens the door. They enter the
apartment.
LILLIAN
I'm so sorry. I was at our travel agen's
trying to figure out how to get my da's
family out here, they all have to fly at
different times, uggh. What's that on
your arms?
She sees some of Annie's lice medicine motion.
ANNIE
Huh? Oh...I did a face mask. I must have
gotten some on me and didn't rinse it.
LILLIAN
Oh shit, I'm sorry, I have to check one
thing really quick. When is my hair
consultation?
Lillian frantically looks through her calender.
ANNIE
Listen, I want to talk to you about--
LILLIAN
Oh no. (starts to cry)
ANNIE
What's wrong?
LILLIAN
I knew it. I'm going to have my period on
my wedding day...and my honeymoon!
ANNIE
It's ok. I mean it's not like it's your
first time doing it.
96.
LILLIAN
It's our wedding night though!
ANNIE
You can still have sex, just put a towel
down in the bed.
LILLIAN
I can't believe this. This sucks. (beat)
Oh, Annie I wanted to ask you. Do you
think for the cocktail party before the
reception we should have a string trio or
a horn trio?
ANNIE'
Can you just realize what you just asked
me right now?
LILLIAN
What?
ANNIE
You just said a string trio or horn trio.
I thought you didn't want anything fancy,
you know, just “keep it simple.” “Not a
big deal.”
LILLIAN
I know but now that I'm planning
everything it's just...I wanna do it
right. It's once in a life time. It's my
wedding.
Lillian's phone rings.
LILLIAN (CONT'D)
Ugh! It's Dougie's Mom. She's mad at me
because I won't let her invite everyone
from her work. Oh! That reminds me. If
you're not going to bring anybody, will
you let me know? I gotta free up some
spots. (into phone] Hello?
Lillian walks away with the phone. Annie is speechless.
INT. ANNIE'S LAUNDRY ROOM.
Dryer is going. Annie is sorting a huge pile of sheets,
towels, etc. Her cell phone rings.
ANNIE
Helen.
97.
INT. HELEN'S LIVING ROOM. CREAM COUCH
HELEN
Annie? Where are you? Inside a truck?
ANNIE
No, I'm doing laundry, what's up?
HELEN
Annie, the shower needs to happen soon.
We haven't heard from you and everyone is-
ANNIE
I know. I know. I'm trying to--
HELEN
Annie can I dialog openly with you? I
know you're having some financial trouble
and I think it would be best if I did the
shower. Now before you say anything, let
me say that showers can be very expensive
and I think what's important here is
what's best for Lillian.
ANNIE
Wow.
HELEN
You don't have to give me an answer now
BUT--
ANNIE
You should have it. You should have it.
HELEN
Great. Well, I'll definitely need some
help.
ANNIE
Ok?
HELEN
Could you bring the cookies?
Annie hangs up, looks at her laundry piles. Pissed.
INT. HARRINGTONS. LATER
Annie behind her counter.
98.
GIRL
Excuse me!!
A snotty thirteen year old, valley-type, rich girl stands
at Annie's counter with an iced coffee chewing gum.
GIRL (CONT'D)
I'm looking for a birthday gift for my
best friend.
ANNIE
Your best friend?
GIRL
Yeah.
ANNIE
For now.
GIRL
(sip] What do you mean?
ANNIE
Well, what's gonna happen when you get
older? Did you ever think of that? What
about when she makes new friends and
they're more successful than you are?
Girl stares annoyingly, chewing and sipping.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Huh? And they buy her facials and
designer dresses for cheap and yo're
stuck selling jewelry to teenagers wh's
outfit cost more than your rent?
GIRL
Ummm....you're weird.
ANNIE
You're stupid.
GIRL
You have no chin.
ANNIE
You're gonna be a slut in high school.
GIRL
You are an old, single loser who has no
friends, works in a jewelry store, colors
her own hair, and will never know the
feeling of owning a luxury car.
99.
She sips in victory, slurps up the last drop noisily.
ANNIE
(quietly] You. Little. Cunt.
The girls eyes widen. The camera pans to show that the
girl's dad and Donna have been there the whole time.
INT. DONNA'S OFFICE
Donna stands across from Annie wh's cleaning out her
locker. She sadly starts to leave.
ANNIE
Bye.
DONNA
You know, I knew a girl once. Karen
Stippleton. She was really something. The
life of the party, a concert pianist, she
had naturally curly hair, and skin black
as night. But one evening at a dinner
party I walked in on her in the bathroom
putting a vile of cocaine up her buttocks
and last I heard, she was playing the
saxophone outside of a drug store. And
I'm gonna say something to you I should
have told her. Don't waste your life.
Find out what your gifts are and use
them.
Donna hugs Annie, then leaves her in the break room.
INT. ANNIE'S APARTMENT. LATER THAT DAY.
Annie arrives completely depressed. Outside her doorstep
is yet another package. Annie takes it inside.
INT. ANNIE'S APT.
STEVE
Ooh, another package from your mom?
ANNIE
Yep.
It is a beautiful pink and white striped box with her
name and address in calligraphy. When Annie opens the
lid, “Canon in D” plays and a real butterfly flies out.
100.
She reads, “A Shower for Lillian.” Steve comes over to
see.
On one side of the box, there is a beautiful sculpture of
Lillian and Dougie as Bride and Groom, a candle with
Lillian's face printed on it and some chocolates. Annie
takes the invitation out, opens it quickly.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Are you kidding me?
The invitation reads:
HELEN (V.O.)
Please join us for a Parisian Brunch at
the home of Helen Harris III to celebrate
the marriage of Lillian Donovan and
Douglas Price. Let us “shower” Lillian
with gifts and love. Date: Sunday the
20th. Time: 2:00 post meridian. Address
and phone number below. Responde S'il
Vous Plait. Yay!
Annie picks up the phone, calls the R.S.V.P. number.
Canon in D. plays. and a recorded message begins.
HELEN (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Hello. This is Helen. You have reached
the Responde S'il Vous Plait line for
Lillian's shower.
ANNIE
You have got to be kidding me.
HELEN (V.O.)
Please listen to all of the following
menu options before making your
selection. If you would like to reply
“oui”, press one. To reply “no”, press
two. For where the bride and groom are
registered, press three. If you require a
vegetarian meal. Press 4. If you are
vegan, press 5. A dairy free meal, press
6. Kosher meals will not be available.
For the Lillian and Dougie story,
narrated by me, please press 7. To hear a
twenty-four hour wedding music mix, press
8, put your phone on speaker, light the
Atmospheria candle you've just received
and think about the eternal union that is
marriage. I'm Helen Harris IV, and this
is me saying au revoir! But before I do,
here's a message from SUSAN SARANDON!
101.
SUSAN SARANDON (V.O.)
Hello, I'm Susan Sarandon, the movie
star. I just wanted to say
congratulations to Lillian and Dougie.
Even though I don't believe in marriage,
I do “believe in the church of basebal”.
Just kidding. That's a line from my movie
Bull Durham. I-
Annie hangs up quickly.
INT. ANNIE'S APARTMENT. DAYTIME.
Annie's relaxation CD is playing as she lies talking on
the phone to her Mom, who is painting a very life-like
picture of Enrique Iglesias in concert.
JUDY
Is there an animal over there?
ANNIE
No, it's a C.D.
She rolls over and turns it off.
JUDY
So, I'm flying straight to O'Hare the day
of the shower cause I wanna get my hair
done. Did you see that invitation? I
didn't get the significance of the dead
butterfly, but it looks like w're gonna
have fun.
ANNIE
I'm not.
JUDY
Oh, c'mon.
ANNIE
I already know what it's gonna be like.
It's gonna be uncomfortable and weird...I
don't wanna go.
JUDY
Sweetie, listen to yourself. You ca't
let her new friends get in the way of
your being a part of one of the best days
of Lil's life. NO way. You have a history
with her that no one else has. So you
walk into that party knowing that.
102.
INT. ANNIE'S CAR.
Annie drives to Helen's. She sees a pink and white
highway sign (that looks like a traditional highway exit
sign) “Lillian's Shower Rue. This exit”
ANNIE
Oh my God.
She turns into the gates of “Whitewater Estates.” There
is, a life-size sculpture of a bride and groom. As she
gets closer, she sees they are real life models. They
smile at Annie, wink at her and wave her by.
At the next stop sign, a butler appears with a tray.
BUTLER
Are you a guest of Helen Harris?
ANNIE
Yes.
BUTLER
The shower is one mile away.
He hands her a pink lemonade.
ANNIE
I don't have a cup-holder.
As she's driving, little pink things start to fly beside
her car.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
WHAT THE-
One flies in her car. They're Rose petals!
Annie's shitty car drives down a road covered with Rose
petals. At the driveway, she is greeted by a valet in a
pink bow-tie and beret. As she reaches for her gift from
the passenger seat, another valet opens that door and
take it.
VALET
This will be placed in the gift room for
you madame.
He reaches for the cookies she made, and she stops him.
ANNIE
I'll take those.
103.
Annie watches the valet drives her car away. When she
turns back around, there is a man with a white horse
holding out his hand to her.
HORSEMAN
Would you like an assisted ride to the
main house?
ANNIE
Do I have to?
An annoyed Annie arrives at the house on the horse with
the man leading her on foot, holding the cookies. She
dismounts.
The front door is swung open by two attendants. As she
enters the mansion, groups of girls pass by her...
SHOWER GIRLS
This is the most amazing shower 've ever
been to/Can you believe this?/What a
lucky bride/What a good friend...
Helen's house is ALL cream and white with gold. Couches
are puffy, etc. Annie walks to the backyard. We hear
French standards. Beautiful tables are set. Swans and
bunnies milling about. Attendants ready to serve. In the
middle of everything stands an eight foot tall round
“sign” that says “Lillian and Dougie” in puffy pink
cursive. A waiter offers Annie champagne. She takes it.
BECCA AND LESLIE(O.S.)
Annie!
They walk to her.
LESLIE
Do you believe this shit?
Annie is still staring at the sign.
BECCA
That's a big cookie huh.
ANNIE
Where?
They point to the “sign”. Annie walks closer to see it is
indeed a huge cookie.
LESLIE
See. Sugar cookie.
104.
Leslie takes a piece off, eats it.
LESLIE (CONT'D)
It's even better if you dip it in the
chocolate.
REVEAL a glorious four tiered chocolate fountain. Girls
are around it dipping strawberries and pieces of the big
cookie, laughing. Helen is there taking their praise.
Annie is pissed and plops her tupperware of cookies on a
nearby table.
LILLIAN
Annieee!!!
Lillian runs to her.
LILLIAN (CONT'D)
(under her breath) Can you believe this?
LAURIE (O.S.)
Lillian!
LILLIAN
Coming Mom! I gotta go say hi to my
aunts.
She leaves and Helen appears out of nowhere again.
HELEN
Hi Annie!
ANNIE
Beautiful party.
HELEN
Oh, it's nothing....so...Just make
yourself at home. Enjoy!
ANNIE
Thanks. (under her breath) Asshole.
HELEN
What did you say?
ANNIE
I said I love this shower, and i's
amazing. I said all that.
Annie leaves. Two hip hop dancers wearing pink berets
approach Helen and jam out in her face.
105.
HELEN
OK, not me, NOT ME! The GUESTS. Hip hop
dance with the GUESTS!
'S
looking.
INT-HELENS POWDER ROOM
Annie puts lotion her hands. She sees a magazine photo of
'S
face super imposed over them. On the counter is a framed
photo of Helen, soft lit, posed with her hand gently
'S
face. She also sees a photo of Helen and Lillian from
Vegas on the plane. Happy.
As Annie leaves, she runs into her Mom, wh's new
hairstyle is a bit overdone.
ANNIE
Mom. Hi!
They hug.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Wow! You look great.
JUDY
Thank you sweetheart. (to herself) I wish
Barb could see me now.
ANNIE
Not today Mom.
JUDY
You're right. Well I'm happy to see you!
I'll see you out there. I need to wash
the horse off my hands.
Mom goes into the bathroom. Megan approaches.
MEGAN
Annie, did you see the party favors?
ANNIE
I'm sure they're perfect and amazing.
MEGAN
They're dogs!
106.
ANNIE
What?
MEGAN
Yeah. And they're wrapped up like
presents. They said we have to wait until
we leave but I cant stop thinking about
them. I gotta go tell Lillian.
EXT- HELEN'S BACK YARD- MOMENTS LATER
Annie now stands next to the chocolate fountain. She
looks around, drops her glass in it and unplugs it with
her foot. It stops flowing. She looks around and throws
some leaves in it and walks away.
CONTINUOUS
'S
attention by microphone.
HELEN
Hello ladies. Bonjour. (french
sentence)Yay! Welcome. I am your host
Helen, a bridesmaid in Lillian's wedding.
I want you all to have a wonderful time.
Eat, drink, please have some cookie!
She laughs and then becomes very serious.
HELEN (CONT'D)
Lillian. Today's your day. I'd like to
make a beautiful toast, “You are pretty,
fun, sweet, look at all of your friends.
Girlpower!” Everyone enjoy your lunch,
served along with the musical stylings
of...The LILLIANETTE'S!!!
A quartet, all in pink and white and harmonize. ‘Lillian,
Lillian, Lillian, Lillian! When Lillian was a little
girl...”
Judy claps and enjoys the music. She leans over to Annie.
JUDY
I don't know what's going on honey.
The shower is a hit.
107.
INT. HELEN'S GREAT ROOM. LATER.
Everyone sits surrounded by decorations, pictures of
Dougie and Lillian as babies, flowers, fire in the
fireplace.
DANA
Everyone it's game time! Please take your
piece of paper, put it on top of your
head, and with your other hand try to
draw what Lillian and Dougie's first baby
is going to look like!!! Ready? GO!
Everyone draws, giggles, looks at their stupid drawings,
laughing. Annie cheats and draws it on her lap.
CONTINUOUS:
DANA (CONT'D)
And the winner is...Annie?
Dana holds up a perfectly realistic drawing of a baby.
ANNIE
Yeah, that's mine. Thank you.
CONTINUOUS:
Girls spin a blind-folded 86 year old ELLIE around 3
times, Then they swing her holding her hands and feet.
SHOWER GIRLS
One... two...three!
Annie looks confused. They throw Ellie onto a huge pile
of pillows. This is a terrible game.
SHOWER GIRLS (CONT'D)
Find the veil! C'mon Ellie! Come on Look!
You can do it! It's right there!
Ellie feels around in the huge pile of pillows. She finds
the veil, holds it up in victory and then falls down from
dizziness.
SHOWER GIRLS (CONT'D)
YAAAAY! YOU DID IT! WoooHoo!
CONTINUOUS:
108.
HELEN
#9. What is Lillian's favorite ice cream
flavor? Write it down...quickly.
ANNIE
(under her breath, to the woman next to
her) Ew. Kinda smells funny in here.
Doesn't it? Smells bad. This house has a
weird smell.
HELEN
OK, last one. For the big prize. #10.
What is the craziest place Lillian and
Dougie....?
Helen strongly hints with a weird smile instead of
saying, “...had sex?” Shower Girls Ooooh and Ahhhh.
ANNIE
(under her breath) Wow, looks like
someone's a pervert. It's none of my
business. She's gross.
CONTINUOUS:
GIRL 1
(very emotional) I'm putting a blue bead
on this “advice necklace” to represent
the ocean. It may not always be smooth
sailing but you can ride the waves
together.
Dana cries and takes a picture. Everyone applauds,
ANNIE
(to person near her) The ocean's are
really polluted right now. Its not
something to joke about.
INT-HELEN'S GREAT ROOM - HALF HOUR LATER
Lillian opens presents in front of huge photograph of
herself.
LILLIAN
Oh! My towels! Thank you Dana.
DANA
I just wanted to get you something you
could use everyday and something pretty.
Dana takes a picture, Lillian grabs another box, giddy.
109.
LILLIAN
Annie. (opens it) Oh, our mugs! Thank you
Annie.
ANNIE
Well, you registered for 'em so thank
yourself, you picked them out. I did't
do anything...
HELEN
This one's from me.
Helen hands Lillian her gift. Lil opens it and holds up
beautiful lingerie.
SHOWER GIRLS
Oooo/Ahhhhh etc.
MEGAN
Ooh, brothel gear...
ANNIE
(sotto] It's disgusting. Here Mom's here.
LILLIAN
Wait, what's this?
Lillian pulls out an envelope.
ANNIE
(sotto) Wow, cash. Kinda tacky.
Lillian opens the envelope.
LILLIAN
Oh my God. Helen.
Lillian holds up the tickets.
LAURIE
Honey what are they?
LILLIAN
Two first class tickets to Sea World.
How did you--
ANNIE
Are you fucking kidding me?
JUDY
Annie!
110.
ANNIE
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!
LILLIAN
Annie! What is going on with you?
ANNIE
Nothing have fun at Sea World.
HELEN
Why don't we go in the other room and--
ANNIE
Shut up you ridiculous person, you a
sneaky little cream and white cashmere--.
HELEN
Annie. Everyone I am so sorry, I really
don't know what you mean.
ANNIE
I think you do.(laughs) Horses?
Sculptures? Posters? Look at this stupid
house! This stupid marshmallow puffy
furniture! (pointing outside) And look at
that cookie! Would you please everyone!
Speaking of that cookie. I never got a
piece!
Annie marches into the back yard.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
(shouting, we see her through the large
WINDOWS)
Did you honestly think 30 women were
gonna finish this?! You know what!? 'll
help you out!
She tries to take down the cookie and struggles with it.
We watch her from the house. Fall over with the cookie,
she runs over to the chocolate fountain and tries to tip
it over, it's obviously too heavy. She tries to empty it
with her hands onto the ground.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Mmmmm. Nothing says friendship like a
thousand gallons of hot unsanitary
chocolate! Hello swan, are you having
fun? Did you enjoy the hip-hop dancers?
111.
Everyone is watching Annie. She is fighting and punching
the air like a crazy person, chasing a swan. A little
girl starts crying.
Annie walks back through the house, through the crowd
holding her chocolate covered hands in the air.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
I actually thought I wanted to be like
you...and you and YOU, to be a part of
this world. That's not who I am. I make
bad choices. I'm broke, I lost my stupid
job, I'm thirty two years old and I still
answer booty calls. I don't like Mike
Donahue cause he () on our date. I have
a single black hair that grows out of my
chin and I can't wear white t-shirts
cause something about my sweat turns the
pits yellow! AND you know when we were in
Vegas? When you were all staying at your
luxury hotel? I was staying at Hotel RICK
where got BODY LICE! So Helen, you can
have the coveted Maid of Honor title. You
can have it all wrapped up in a big pink
obnoxious musical box! Because all its
brought me is a big pain in my ass.
Congratulations!
Annie leaves and Lillian runs after her.
LILLIAN
Annie stop! I don't know what's going on.
ANNIE
Well let me fill you in. Ever since you
got engaged, my life has turned to shit.
LILLIAN
I'm sorry the the happiest time in my
life has brought you so much misery. Do
you know how selfish that sounds?
ANNIE
I'm selfish? You're the one that's been
so wrapped up in all this. Designer
dressed, extravagant hotels, this shower,
this is not you!
LILLIAN
This is my wedding and you've made it all
about you.
112.
ANNIE
Well at least my friendship's not for
sale.
This hangs in the air. Annie storms off. Lillian storms
back inside.
HELEN
Do you think she still has body lice?
LILLIAN
Anyone else?! Anyone else have something
they wanna say to me?!
Dana can't contain herself.
DANA
I got my chin done!
Becca stands up.
BECCA
Kevin smokes pot!
Leslie stands up.
LESLIE
I'm pregnant!
Megan stands up.
MEGAN
I took two dogs already. There in the
back of my van!
INT. ANNIE'S CAR. MOMENTS LATER- HIGHWAY.
Annie is pissed. She sees a squirrel in the road (close
up of squirrels big eyes). She tries to avoid it, slams
on her breaks and BOOM! Annie is rear-ended! The driver
behind her backs up, peels out and drives away.
ANNIE
Thank you!
Her car won't start. Trying to keep it together, she
grabs her running shoes from the back seat and storms
down the highway, trying not to cry.
A cop car pulls next to her. I's Rhodes.
DISSOLVE TO:
113.
Rhodes is looking under her hood.
RHODES
Well, I can't say I'm surprised.
ANNIE
Yes. Taillights. I know!
RHODES
You should've taken it to my friend-
ANNIE
I KNOW! Yes, you're friend! But I didn't
ok?! I didn't get them fixed! I don't--
RHODES
Whoa. Don't take it out on me. This is
your fault.
ANNIE
HE hit ME!
RHODES
You had no taillights! You did't get
them fixed! You don't get to blame anyoe
else. It's your fault.
Annie starts to walk away.
RHODES (CONT'D)
Where you going?!
Annie keeps walking.
RHODES (CONT'D)
Oh, you're going to walk fifteen miles?!
Another WISE decision!
ANNIE
(TURNING AROUND)
What do you know?!!
RHODES
I know that you not taking responsibility
is why we're standing out here! YOU did
not make an effort to fix that problem.
This hits Annie. Rhodes is physically worked up.
114.
RHODES (CONT'D)
DO YOU KNOW HOW CRAZY THAT DRIVES ME?!
SEEING YOU ALL THE TIME, AND YOU STILL
HAVEN'T GOTTEN THOSE FIXED?! DO YOU KNOW
HOW FRUSTRATING THAT IS?!
ANNIE
Why are you yelling at me?!
RHODES
It's dangerous! You're putting your life,
and others in danger!
ANNIE
I'm! Sorry!
He calms down.
RHODES
Look, all I know, is that you're kinda
crazy. You're always stressed out or
late, complaining about something, and
now you're yelling at me! And for some
reason, all I've ever wanted to do is ask
you on a date.
ANNIE
Well save yourself the trouble, and
don't.
RHODES
Yeah, I'm not much of a hickey guy
anyway.
Annie remembers her hickey. He saw it?!
ANNIE
Well, I have said “no” anyway.
RHODES
Well, then you have yourself a good night
ma'am.
Annie regrets that. He drives away leaving her there. She
is alone.
EXT. BILL COZBI'S AUTO ELECTRIC.
Annie's car gets towed into the shop.
115.
INT - BILL COZBI'S AUTO ELECTRIC
BILL enters with a clip board. He is a stocky Milwaukee
good guy.
BILL
Rhodes told me a while back you might be
stopping in. I'm Bill Cozbi.
ANNIE
Oh, hi.
BILL
I was beginning to think we'd never see
ya.
ANNIE
Yeah, I know. I'm irresponsible.
BILL
Nah, no one likes taking care of that
stuff. But you are going to have to leave
your car here for a week or so.
ANNIE
A week?
INT. STEVE'S CAR. CONTINUOUS.
STEVE
So you kind of had a bad time at the
wedding shower?
ANNIE
Yes I did. Everything's just...
She starts crying. Steve hands her a tissue from the
middle console.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
I'm sorry, I just--this has been a really
shitty day.
STEVE
Yeah. Ok, don't get mad at me, but it
seems like you have a lot of those.
ANNIE
Yes I do! Right? Thank you.
116.
STEVE
Have you considered the idea that maybe,
possibly, perhaps, it's you that makes
them shitty?
Annie stares at him.
STEVE (CONT'D)
I'm just saying, maybe it's your
attitude.
ANNIE
This is not about attitude. It's just the
facts! My life hasn't turned it out the
way I expected. I don't have any of
those things that gives a person points
in the world.
STEVE
I think that might be your problem. I
think you read too many of those
magazines. You don't need things to be
someone. Tyra said that. Tyra Banks.
INT. ANNIE AND STEVE'S APT.
Annie sits on the couch with Steve in a daze, watching
'S
Lillian. She doesn't even know what to say, so she
doesn't answer.
CUT TO:
INT. JONI'S
Annie reads a shitty magazine at the counter. She turns
to see the gray-haired, outdoorsy WOMAN that she and
Lillian pointed out.
WOMAN
Is anyone sitting here?
ANNIE
No.
The lady sits next to Annie and smiles at her.
CUT TO:
117.
INT. COFFEE SHOP. DAY.
Annie looks in the classifieds. A lot say “college
degree required.” She looks up and sees TED has walked
in.
TED
Hey Annie.
ANNIE
Oh, hey Ted. You're in town.
TED
Yeah, yeah. Listen I'm going out tonight
but I should be home around 11, you wanna
come over?
ANNIE
Really? Ok, sure.
Ted smiles at her. Annie stops herself.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Wait no. No. No. I don't think I do.
Because answering your booty calls and
having you kick me out after a night of
no-strings-attached sex doesn't feel
good. NO girls feel good after that and
if they say they do they're LYING. But
it's not your fault. Its me. It's me.
Have a great life. And you can keep the
plant.
Annie grabs her stuff and leaves.
INT. ANNIE'S BEDROOM THAT NIGHT
She lies on her bed staring at the ceiling. She picks up
the phone.
INT. LILLIAN'S PARENTS HOUSE
Lillian's phone lights up, it's on silent. She is
'S
names cut out and being placed at different tables. Her
mom, Laurie, Helen, and two women argue about the seating
chart. Lillian looks distraught.
118.
BACK TO ANNIE'S BEDROOM
Annie sadly hangs up.
INT. QUAINT BAKERY. DAY
TIM, the owner is sitting with Annie.
TIM
Well, I can't think of anything else to
tell you. Did you have any questions?
ANNIE
No, I think we've covered everything. I'm
really excited and thank you.
Annie gathers her things.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
I'll see you next Monday. What time do I
start?
TIM
Four a.m.
Annie is a little surprised. Ti's smiling.
TIM (CONT'D)
You'll get used to it.
Annie smiles back.
ANNIE
I won't be late.
TIM
Oh and I wanna try one of those moonpies.
ANNIE
(smiling] Yeah. Ok.
INT. COLLEGE CAMPUS.
Annie weaves through the crowded hallway, approaches a
window.
119.
ANNIE
Hi, I'm here to inquire about financial
aid.
Her cell phone rings.
ADMINISTRATION LADY
Take these to the second window.
ANNIE
I'm sorry?
Annie's trying to find her phone.
ADMINISTRATION LADY
The second window.
ANNIE
Thanks.
It's too late, she looks at her phone. It was Lillian. No
message. She doesn't call her back.
EXT. BILL COZBI'S. EVENING
Annie gets out of Steve's car.
INT. BILL COZBI'S.
BILL
Parts and labor, we're lookin' at eight
hundred dollars. But with your
discount...
ANNIE
Discount?
RHODES
Yeah. Rhodes and I worked out a deal way
back when, so, this one's on the house.
ANNIE
Are you serious?
BILL
Yep. I owe him big time. He runs
background checks on all the guys my
daughter dates. There's been a lot of
'em.
120.
ANNIE
You're kidding! If you see him, would
you thank him for me and tell him that
I'm crazy and I'm sorry. He'll know what
you mean.
EXT. HIGHWAY.
Annie drives past Rhodes' at his post, flicking her brand
new taillights. He sees her, but does't respond.
'T
pull her over. She drives by him again and swerves all
over the road. He really wants to pull her over, but he
doesn't. She goes back one more time, throws a bunch of
trash and diet coke cans out of the window. He still
ignores her. She gives up and goes home.
't get
to this point until this morning. wanted to see if we're
going in the right direction with annie uniting
bridesmaids and saving the day.
INT. ANNIE'S APT. NIGHTTIME.
Annie and Steve are in the kitchen, sh's cooking. Steve
reads out of the college brochure.
STEVE
Ok, you can take Women's Studies or
Spanish...oooh The History of Wine.
The phone rings.
ANNIE
Hello?
MEGAN
Annie. It's Megan, Becca Leslie, Dana and
Helen.
ANNIE
Oh. Hi--
INT. HELEN'S ESCALADE
MEGAN
Lillian's missing!
121.
ANNIE
What do you mean she's missing?
MEGAN
We were all supposed to get spray-tans
today and she never showed up. No on's
heard from her. She could be anywhere,
doing anything! She could be ANYWHERE--
LESLIE
Jesus Christ, give me the God damn phone.
Leslie grabs the phone from Megan.
LESLIE (CONT'D)
Annie, it's Leslie. Look, I'm sure it's
nothing to worry about. The weddin's the
day after tomorrow, she's been really
stressed, so she just probably freaked
out and went somewhere. We just want to
find her and probably talk her off a
ledge. Any ideas?
ANNIE
Um, gosh I..I don't know. Um, I'll come
to you guys. I'll be there in an hour and
45 minutes. I wanna help.
Annie hangs up, grabs her keys. She stops, comes back and
grabs a small paper bag, and runs out the door.
STEVE
What about the Science of Jazz?
EXT. HIGHWAY. CONTINUOUS
Annie pulls over. She puts the piece of paper in the
small paper bag. She gets out of the car, leaving it
running. A few seconds later she comes back without the
bag. Takes a deep breath and drives away.
INT. HELEN'S ESCALADE. 2 HOURS LATER.
DANA
Maybe she's at the park.
HELEN
The park? Don't be stupid Dana.
LESLIE
Jeez, take it easy.
122.
HELEN
Well, it's closed is all I'm just saying.
MEGAN
Maybe she flew somewhere. Everyone always
hides in Mexico.
BECCA
I don't think she'd leave the country.
Maybe she went to the reservoir.
HELEN
Why would she go to the reservoir? Its
just a big tank of water.
DANA
Ernie and I sometimes go for our morning
walk there. It's the next best thing to a
lake.
ANNIE
Oh my God! I think I know where she is.
INT. HELEN'S ESCALADE.
The girls drive on a dark road.
LESLIE
How much further?
ANNIE
We're almost there.
BECCA
I'm think I'm getting carsick.
HELEN
Is that supposed to be a dig on my
driving?
DANA
Well you do speed up and slow down a lot.
HELEN
Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't take a stunt
driving course in Renegade missions.
BECCA
Why do you always have to be so
condescending?
123.
LESLIE
Yeah, its getting really old.
HELEN
I was being funny!
DANA
Well it came out a little mean Helen.
HELEN
Dana who's side are you on?
All the girls start yelling. Helen loses control of the
car for a split second and drives off the road hitting
something. BOOM! The girls scream!!! She pulls over. All
the girls are wide eyed and speechless.
BECCA
What was that?
DANA
Did we hit something!?
HELEN
Was it a person?
ANNIE
Guys it's just a flat. I've gotten tons
of them.
Annie goes to get out of the car.
BECCA/DANA
No!/ Annie don't get out!/ It's pitch
dark out.
HELEN
Everybody calm down. I'm calling 911.
LESLIE
You don't call 911 for a flat tire!
A huge truck drives by moving their car a little bit.
The girls SCREAM!
ANNIE
Guys! We're fine. Helen, put the hazards
on.
Helen puts them on.
124.
LESLIE
I'm calling AAA.
BECCA
I'm calling Kevin!
ANNIE
Helen, do you have a jack?
HELEN
Probably?!
DANA
What if we get hit just sitting here? Or
kidnapped or chased by an animal?
ANNIE
Dana calm down.
LESLIE
Shit! I don't have any service.
BECCA
Me neither!
DANA
Oh my God! We're gonna die...
Annie has had enough and gets out.
The tire is definitely flat. She opens Hele's trunk,
lifts the bottom (wherever the jack is in an Escalade]
She goes up to the window.
INT. HELEN'S ESCALADE. CONTINUOUS.
ANNIE
Everyone's gotta get out, if you want me
to fix this.
They complain that its dangerous, i's cold, but they do.
Annie puts the jack under car.
LESLIE
So, how can I help?
ANNIE
Hold the flashlight.
Leslie and Megan watch as Annie pumps the jack. She
really does know what she's doing! The car is raising.
125.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Megan hand me the wrench.
Megan hands it to her. Annie starts to unscrew the lug
nuts handing them to Megan, with Leslie by her side.
Dana and Becca stand with Helen.
DANA
That's pretty cool she knows how to do
change a tire.
BECCA
I know. I can't believe she's doing it.
Dana and Becca move over to Annie. Helen waits alone.
HELEN
Just don't scratch anything.
The girls are all crouched down to watch Annie in awe.
DANA
So what are you doing now?
ANNIE
I'm removing the lug nuts so we can take
the tire off.
BECCA
How does that little thing lift the whole
car?
MEGAN
It uses hydraulic power. It gives a human
being the lifting capacity of 1.5 to
three tons.
LESLIE
How do you know this stuff?
MEGAN
I like cars. There's a real artistry to
them.
HELEN
Are you guys working or talking? We do't
have all night.
DANA
(quickly) Annie is doing the best she can
Helen. So why don't you just stand over
there and be quiet and wait.
126.
Everyone's speechless.
HELEN
Excuse me?!
Dana stands. She has had it with Helen.
DANA
I said, will you, for once, shut the fuck
up!!!??
Dana approaches Helen. The other girls are standing now.
DANA (CONT'D)
Lillian probably left because of you
anyway.
HELEN
What!?
DANA
You're so- bossy! You've been acting like
you're in charge this whole time! Do't
you realize how much pressure sh's
under? You know, Lillian did not want to
leave her reception in a unicorn-drawn
carriage?! She said “That's not me.” And
you ordered it anyway! You've been
pushing her this whole time! Annie was
right.
MEGAN
Yeah!
Helen glares at Megan.
HELEN
What are you talking about? The only
reason you're even in this wedding is
because you're the groom's sister.
Weirdo.
MEGAN
I'd rather be the groom's sister than
have cameltoe from my $600 pants.
We see that Helen has cameltoe. Megan has surprised them.
HELEN
Why is everyone attacking me? I wasn't
the one who caused a huge scene at
Lillian's bridal shower and made her cry.
127.
Everyone looks at Annie.
LESLIE
I hate to interrupt this riveting
discussion but a really creepy guy in a
Trans Am just pulled over.
The guy gets out of the car. He is thirty-ish, wears at-
shirt with a cat on it and camouflage shorts.
TRANS AM MAN
Hey it's pretty late. What are you ladies
doing?
Becca and Dana scramble into the woods. Leslie gets
behind the car.
ANNIE
Just changing the tire.
TRANS AM MAN
You guys need some man hands for that?
ANNIE
Nope I think we got it. But thank you.
He doesn't leave, the girls worriedly look at each other.
TRANS AM MAN
Look, if you guys get tired, I live right
up that hill. You ladies can just leave
your car here, come on up and let us all
lay down together.
He starts to walk toward them. The girls are scared.
Annie gives Megan a look. Megan tries to distract him.
MEGAN
Hey! Are those snowflake rims?
The guy looks at Megan.
TRANS AM MAN
Yeah, found ‘em in a junk yard. Restored
‘em myself.
MEGAN
I bet you got a formula 4OO under there?
TRANS AM MAN
Well, well. Someone knows her cars.
128.
MEGAN
I'm in the Firebird club.
TRANS AM MAN
You don't say. I never met a lady in the
FBC before.
He walks over to Megan, she gives Annie a nod. Annie
rushes to the tire and quickly continues changing it.
MEGAN
You ever make it up to the Trans Am
Nationals in Dayton?
Becca, Dana, Leslie and Helen are huddled together. They
talk in a loud whisper.
BECCA
What's happening? What's happening?
DANA
I can hear animals.
BECCA
Be quiet!
The guy is moving closer to Megan.
MEGAN
Remember Smokey and the Bandit?
TRANS AM MAN
It's my favorite movie. “Give me a Diablo
sandwich and a Dr. Pepper and make it
quick . I'm in a goddamn hurry.”
He leans into her.
MEGAN
Why don't you show me what's under the
hood?
Back at Helen's car. Leslie sneaks over to Annie.
LESLIE
How's it comin'?
ANNIE
Almost there.
The guy has lifted up his hood and Mega's looking. He
puts his hands on her ass.
129.
TRANS AM MAN
You wanna get in the backseat?
MEGAN
Uh...
He is really getting aggressive, pushing against her.
MEGAN (CONT'D)
Hey take it easy!
HELEN (O.S.)
Hey what about me?
He turns around to be hit with a huge piece of wood by
Helen. He falls.
DANA
Oh my God!!
Annie is frantically releasing the jack.
ANNIE
OK, everybody in the car! Get in! Megan,
Helen let's go!
All the girls scramble in the car, Helen starts it. Annie
is finishing.
TRANS AM MAN
Hey you!
HELEN
Annie get in!
TRANS AM MAN
I'm gonna get you bitches!!
He is coming towards Annie! She turns towards him with
the jack.
ANNIE
Back away! Or I will shove this Jack so
far down your throat you will shit
out...your fucking..face!
TRANS AM MAN
Whoa, whoa. Alright. Alright. I'm
leaving.
ANNIE
Get out!
130.
TRANS AM MAN
I am! I live up the hill though if you
change your mind.
Annie backs up and jumps in the car. Helen peels away.
The girls drive away fast.
CONTINUOUS
The girls still driving. Megan's eating chips.
LESLIE
Megan I was freaked out when he leaned up
against you. That was a pretty gutsy
move.
MEGAN
Annie's the one who tried to make him eat
a car jack.
ANNIE
Helen hit him over the head with a tree.
They all continue talking, Helen and Annie smile.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
There it is, turn left up here. Go down
the little hill. Ok, that's the driveway.
It's dark and very rustic. It's LILLIAN'S LAKE HOUSE FROM
THE FLASHBACK. Where Lillian and Dougie met.
LESLIE
God I haven't been here in forever.
ANNIE
The house is right up here.
They pull up to a small cottage and get out of the car.
HELEN
Her car's not here.
DANA
Doesn't look like any lights are on.
BECCA
She's not here.
Annie is sitting on the front step, defeated.
131.
ANNIE
I thought she'd be here. I really thought
she'd be here. I'm sorry.
DANA
Annie, it's ok.
ANNIE
No, it's not. I don't know what happened.
I messed everything up. Lillia's not
even talking to me. I think I'm so afraid
to see what's really happening.
Lillian's moving on to this great life
and I feel left behind. And know matter
how hard I try, I don't fit in to her
life now.
Everyone is silent.
HELEN
Annie, Lillian loves you. (beat] I know I
haven't made things easy for you.. I
don't have a life and I am bored. Perry
is always away and I'm constantly alone
and she's been there. And I've been a
bridesmaid nine times and although I may
have implied it, I....I've never been a
Maid of Honor. I wanted to make
everything special for Lillian because...
I don't have a lot of friends. I wanted
her to like me better and to impress her,
and everyone else. And I'm just good at
throwing parties. I always have been. In
fact sometimes I think people only ask me
to be in their wedding's because of that.
ANNIE
Lillian wouldn't do that. If she asked
you to be in her wedding it's because you
are her friend. Trust me.
Dana is crying and takes a picture. The're both startled
by the flash.
HELEN
I'm sorry about the Sea World tickets.
ANNIE
I'm sorry that when I left the shower I
told your neighbors you were shooting a
porn.
132.
HELEN
Oh, I didn't know that you did that.
ANNIE
Oh, well, sorry.
HELEN
I deserved it.
ANNIE
I must say you do put on some pretty
spectacular events.
HELEN
Well, I'm really rich.
They smile.
ANNIE
It is getting pretty late.
DANA
What should we do about Lillian?
ANNIE
She'll come home when she's ready.
INT. ANNIE HALLWAY. LATE THAT NIGHT (EARLY AM]
Annie enters exhausted to find Lillian sitting against
her door. Annie walks up and slides down to sit next to
her. After a minute.
ANNIE
You okay?
LILLIAN
Yeah. Didn't mean to make anyone worry.
ANNIE
It's okay. I really am sorry.
LILLIAN
I'm sorry too. I didnt want things to
turn out like this. I got so caught up in
the frenzy of everything, wanting this
one day to be perfect.
ANNIE
Well its easy to get caught up.
133.
LILLIAN
And it doesnt help that all my friends
hate eachother.
ANNIE
I'm sorry. But it's all good now. We all
talked and everythings cool.
HELEN
Really?!
ANNIE
Yup, Helen and I are best friends now.
We're going shopping for cream sweaters
tomorrow.
LILLIAN
She's really not so bad.
ANNIE
I know.
LILLIAN
I just wish the wedding hadnt become
about everything and everyone else but me
and Dougie. And now, it's become this
thing I never wanted. I did want simple.
I wanted colored lanterns, twinkly lights
and food everywhere. I wanted a DJ to
play all those stupid wedding songs.
ANNIE
It's not too late to have those things.
LILLIAN
I'm sorry I didn't know all the stuff you
were going through too.
Annie is clearly sad.
ANNIE
It's fine. I just feel really lost right
NOW AND--
Lillian hugs her.
LILLIAN
Nothing's going to change.
ANNIE
Oh God dont say that.
134.
LILLIAN
I mean between you and me.
ANNIE
You want to come in? Steve's home. This
could be your last chance as a single
woman.
LILLIAN
Ooooo...
EXT HIGHWAY. VERY EARLY NEXT MORNING
The small paper bag sits on the side of the road. Cop car
pulls up. This is Rhodes' spot, we've seen before. He
gets out and walks over to it, confused. He picks it up
and it says, “Officer Rhodes”. He's a little weary but
opens it and pulls out a note. “I hear you like
moonpies.” He looks in the bag and smiles.
EXT. WEDDING RECEPTION. BELMONT CLUB. DUSK.
Becca and Kevin are slow dancing happily very much in
love.
Leslie and Paul dancing with two boys trying to join in.
They are all happy, he rubs her stomach.
Perry and Helen are dancing. They look like they are
talking and working things out. He hugs her and kisses
her.
Lillian and Dougie dance into frame. They are very close.
Smiling and kissing. They've never looked happier. She
smiles at someone. It's Annie.
Annie is watching everyone from the side, smiling also.
Steve approaches.
STEVE
Thanks a lot for bringing me.
ANNIE
Thanks for coming with me.
Megan appears on her other side.
MEGAN
Yeah, thanks for bringing him.
135.
Megan winks at Steve, he grabs her hand and they go to
dance.
Annie is alone, watching everybody. We see the wedding as
a whole. It's a beautiful event. Colored lanterns,
twinkly lights, food everywhere. Simple, fun...very
Lillian.
EXT. RECEPTION. LATER
Annie and Lillian walking out of the reception.
LILLIAN
So when does school start?
ANNIE
A week. I'm scared. I'm gonna be the
oldest one there.
LILLIAN
So what? Now you can have an affair with
your teacher and it won't be gross.
They walk down the steps.
LILLIAN (CONT'D)
Thanks for everything today. Yo've been
the best Maid of Honor ever.
ANNIE
Really?
LILLIAN
(kidding) MMM. No. That's not true at
all. You were pretty terrible. Today you
were good.
Annie sees the hotel shuttle.
ANNIE
Oh, I want to catch this shuttle back to
the hotel.
LILLIAN
You're always gonna be my best friend.
They hug goodbye. She runs down the stairs.
ANNIE
I will see YOU in a couple weeks Mrs.
Price!
136.
Lillian waves goodbye and turns to go back inside. Annie
runs towards the shuttle.
She's too late. The shuttle drives away without her. She
JUST missed it.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
Wait! Wait! Stop! Great. Of course.
The shuttle is gone, but there's something that was on
the other side of it.
RHODES (O.C.)
Need a ride ma'am?
It's Rhodes, leaning against his car like Jake in sixteen
candles. Annie is all smiles and walks up to him.
ANNIE
How did you know I was here?
RHODES
It was really complicated. I remembered
the name of this place, I called them up,
told them I was a cop calling on official
police business, doing a very big
investigation and uh, made them tell me
all the weddings they had planned for the
next two months with a bride named
Lillian. [ALT: I'm a cop]
Annie smiles.
ANNIE
Wow.
They're looking at each other, not knowing what to do.
ANNIE (CONT'D)
So, did you get the moonpies?
RHODES
Yes I did.
ANNIE
Did you like' em?
RHODES
Yeah. No. I couldn't eat them. They were
completely covered in ants.
ANNIE
Ooo, I didn't think about that.
137.
RHODES
You probably should have put it in a
plastic wrap or maybe a foil or
something. Tupperware would've worked but
then I'd have to get it back to you-I'm
gonna kiss you right now so...
He walks to her and takes her in his arms. They are about
to kiss.
Rhodes stops.
RHODES (CONT'D (CONT'D)
I didn't want to miss my chance again.
ANNIE
(SMILING)
Me neither.
They MAKE OUT.
The end.
ALT ENDING
Annie is walking back to her hotel. A cop car pulls up
next to her.
RHODES (O.C.)
Need a ride ma'am?
She turns to see Rhodes driving slowly next to her.
ANNIE
How did you know I was here?
RHODES
I'm a cop.
They're looking at each other, not knowing what to do.
ANNIE
So, did you get the moonpies?
RHODES
Yes I did.
ANNIE
Did you like' em?
RHODES
Yeah. No. I couldn't eat them. They were
completely covered in ants.
138.
ANNIE
Ooo, I didn't think about that.
RHODES
The real reason I came here today is that
I have something that belongs to you.
He opens his hand to reveal the ugly carrot. She smiles.
He stops the car and unlocks the passenger door. She gets
in. They drive off into the sunset.
