[Music] [Music] Marcy. Oh, it's Maddie, right? Yes. How are you? Fine, Logan. Thank you. Well, listen, I don't know how you can do so many of these in an hour. Well, I mean, I tried. Mhm. You know, I was wondering, would you like to come to a party I'm throwing on Friday night? It's a mixer with local educators. Interested? Yes, absolutely. I would love an opportunity to That's what I thought. I mean, they can't pay you more than what? Minimum wage. So, we require our help to have white shirt, flex slacks, black shoes, and also
um if you have an apron, bring it. If not, we've got some for you. Ready to go, honey? Yes, I'll be there shortly, love. So, it'll be fun. Bring your focus and determination cuz we are expecting a huge crowd. It'll be fun. Fabulous. Bye, Bonnie. [Music] No way. Yeah, I thought I was going to the same thing. Wait, got to get this girl. One second, Roxy. Hey. Hey, babe. I'm sorry to interrupt you at work. I just Nancy just came by my desk. Hang up the phone, baby. Are you with someone? Yeah. Yeah, I'm just
here with the wedding planner. We don't have a wedding planner. Maddie. Cooper, what's going on? We both know this is not going to work out. Cooper, let's not make this any more embarrassing than it has to be. Okay, you got your politics thing going on in Afghan. Hello. [Music] I should have known since high school things have just been so different. Like we were never supposed to be together. That felt so good. Your turn. Okay, do it. Okay. What did I tell you? Oh, this one is hideous. Wait, Maddie, did you pass on all these
schools? Isn't attending college kind of mandatory for for politics? It's not mandatory for stuffing envelopes at the Hogan's campaign office. Wait, who's this little guy? [Music] That's Bobby Browning. He sat behind me in elementary school. seating was alphabetical. Otherwise, I'm not sure that we would have ever been friends. Boys and girls, or should I say little campers, today we're going to talk about camping safety. Can anyone tell Mr. Woody Pants what he should do? He were in a camping and a bear attack him. Anyone? Maybe you need a little [Music] bat and a big daddy
bear. And I want to eat all your hot dogs. No, better. I think I want to eat you campers. The best thing you can do if you were ever attacked by a bear is to play dead. Bobby was right, Ranger Tony. Maddie, what did you say? Bobby whispered the answer, but you didn't hear him. He was right. Oh, well, in that case, good job, Bobby. See up next time, huh? His parents were like family to me. Yeah. What's he up to now? I don't know. Things got awkward between us. Well, between his mom and I,
Billy. Pretty sure she hates me now. Ouch. Tried to look him up online once, but that's when I was still with Cooper, so I didn't look very hard. He has to be online. Everybody's online. I'm sure there are a thousand Bobby Brownings. Yeah, well, maybe so, but most adults go by their given name. So he would be Robert Browning Venton. Okay. Have a look. This can't be him. Of course. It says he'll be visiting his hometown for a special exhibit entitled Roots in Homage to the Community of Venton, Virginia. It says he'll be there next
week. Yeah, of course he'll be there next week. Maddie, no. No. What are you going to do? You going to walk up to him and be like, "Oh, hey, Bobby. Um, so Cooper and I broke up. Do you want a date?" Paty, look at look at his website. He looks awesome. I mean, why should I be heartbroken? Minimum wage. Never went for her dreams. Maddie. Well, he looks happy, but why can't I be happy, too? You can be happy, too. I just I'm going to go back there, and I'm going to be confident, successful, got
it together, Maddie. Or you could simply go back as [Music] Maddie. I want to make things right in my life. I want to get back what I lost. [Music] Okay, hang at it. Go get your man. It is harder than you know to draw water from a stone. I've been trying for years. Still there's nobody home. [Music] You pick my brain like I got some good to say about why we're here. It'll be years before I can answer. Remember that I I never claimed to know the answers. I've just been searching for the good. Yeah,
that's right. Because at my best I'm a filthy sinner and at my worst I'm misunderstood. [Music] Oh, we may need some help up here later if you want to walk walk up. Okay, grandmother. No, they're not those aren't your children. Not everybody likes their their children being played with. Okay. Okay. You want to save some of those stickers for for the for the train ride, right? Excuse me. Sorry. Not not on the people. Not on the people. Only on the luggage. Okay. You can put one on my bag if you want. Put one on my
bag. Right. No, that's not my pet. That's [Music] not She's very friendly. Don't worry. [Music] Okay. Great. Okay. Okay. Okay. Oh, okay. [Music] You know what? You were amazing. You [Music] are. No. Grandmother. Grandmother. No stickers on strangers. No stickers on strangers. Hi, I'm Ernie Mahoney. This is my grandmother, Ingred Mahoney. Here is my business card. Do you have one as well? Uh, yes, actually I do. Maddie Nelson. Oh, no. Those were pre-ordered with a long story. I'm Maddie Brooks. For what purpose are you traveling? Um, I'm traveling home. Been a while. Yeah, it has.
I'm going back to see an old friend from high school who has a photo exhibit this weekend. Male friend, as a matter of fact. Ah, the search for love. Excuse me. The most noble of quest, though often the most futile. Well, I didn't say anything about. Thankfully, I have found a suitable replacement for love in my life. Grandmother book, please. The elven journeys. Mnum hay. Magnum hay. Is that kind of like Star Wars? Yes, just like Star Wars. Because I love reading material in which the quest for love is watered down to looking no further
than your own sister. I cannot expect one to appreciate the superiority of the elven journeys if one has not been exposed to it. We shall correct that immediately. Chapter one. Is there a bar? Thank you. Bye. [Music] [Music] Oh, okay. Mhm. [Music] You've reached the Brooks. We aren't here right now, so that means we're probably cruising on a ship in the Bahamas. Leave a message. [Music] Hi, it's Darla. I'm not home right now. Leave a message. Hi, Darla. It's Maddie Nelson Brooks. Maddie Brooks. Um, I'm here in town to find my prince charming. [Music] [Music]
Da. You're alive. [Music] Yes, I'm alive. I'm with a headache. I put water on the plants. The plants are still dead. Who are you? Victoria. I come to water the plants while Mr. and Mrs. Brooks are gone. Do you know when they'll be back? Do you have a key to the house? They don't want me to have a key, though. We can't say why. Surely they don't want some stranger having a key. I'm not some stranger. I grew up here. You're my parents. Then why don't you have your own key? Because I moved to New
York and I didn't need one. [Music] Awaken from your dark slumber, my little children. Is that Anna, please? It was in the [Music] shed. I've got to go now. It was nice meeting you, child Brooks. Maddie, like I said, Get in. No. Get down. Secure your valuables. The bandits are right on her tail. And cut. Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant. My love. Truly, truly amazing. Darla. Oh, Maddie. This is Birdie, my husband. Where's Cooper? Uh, he's back in New York. He didn't come with you. No. What? Wait, wait, wait. Hang on. Husband? Well, I I didn't know
that you got married. Congratulations. H how um how did you two meet? Well, you tell it so well. I was an aspiring filmmaker in Africa. Very quite talented if I do say so myself, but not so lucky in the art of love. One day, out of desperation, I enrolled myself on an online dating service where I soon discovered a gorgeous picture of a beautiful cheerleader. After only a few brief dialogues, I was exceedingly keen on meeting this woman in the flesh. So, I saved what little money I had. And very soon, Betty was coming to
America. That's amazing. When was the wedding? How did I miss it? Ah, no wedding, I'm afraid. We We went to the courthouse. My money did not stretch past my initial ticket. If Dala and I had not fallen in love, I might have had to sell one of my coconuts to get a return ticket if you catch my meeting. I'm starving. Let's get you some food, Maddie. Yeah. Yeah. This is food. Food. Yes, let's get food. I have really missed you, Maddie. I don't think I've seen you in years. So, are you a big time politician
yet? Um, no. I haven't quite made it there. How come? Well, Cooper and I have been very focused on his athletic career. Well, well, a fellow athlete, tell me, have you ever participated in a game called Tinan? Is that a sport? Define sport. We play it all the time. Oh, well, how do you play? You first locate a tin can and then you kick it around your house. Oh, and what? You just you just kick it? Yes, I I suppose so. Tell me about [Music] Cooper. Actually, uh, Cooper and and I the key special BLT
with extra mayo [Music] and tomato on the side. And tomato on the side. Cooper is a tomato. Bobby Browning. Oh my god, it's so good to see you. [Music] I'm Betty, her lover and husband. [Music] What? Maddie Brooks. Hi. Hi. You look great. Yeah, you look mad yourself. It's been so long. Yeah, it has too long. Oh, hey. Uh Blake, uh this is Blake, everybody. This is Darla and Birdie. And this is Maddie. Hi, Blake. Hi. It's so good to meet you. It's just you. So good. Bobby Blake, why don't you join us? Cool. Uh,
and the mayor uh invited me to show my work here since it's uh a lot of it happened here. Um, but it was also really just a good chance for Blake to meet my parents. Unbelievable. They have not even met your own child yet. It's the saddest thing I've ever heard. What? No, Birdie. She's not my child. Oh, very nice then. Uh, Maddie. So, what's up with you? Why are you here? How is Cooper? He's good. He's just um he's working. And who's Cooper? Cooper's Mattiey's fianceé. Wait, you're planning a wedding? You didn't tell me
that. How exciting. You sneaky girl. Let me see your ring. Oh, uh, no. It's It's um It's being cleaned. Wait, I thought you said you were only here for a few days. I did say that. Um it's just going to be a quick wedding. We wanted to go ahead and start our lives together. Lovely. So, when does Cooper come down? Um he gets here soon. Is that a question? No, he gets here soon. Just he's wrapping things up. So, when does he get here? Just a couple of days. Well, you're never going to believe this,
but Blake is actually an aspiring wedding planner. What's your date? I can totally help you plan. I'm here until Thursday. Oh, darn. I mean, we're getting married Friday. So, yeah. Yeah. Okay. Well, you're totally going to stay so I can help you plan. Now, where should we start? Oh, no. You pro you probably don't want to get roped into my wedding. It's um you know it's different. It's complicated. You mean like a themed wedding? I'm totally into that. What is your theme? Um well, it's it's different. It's unique. Um it's uh The Elven Journeys. Yeah,
it's a it's an Elven Journey themed wedding. Cooper and I were big time nerds. So, we're going to have, you know, it's going to be all woodsy and and dirty. And we're going to bring in some swords and ropes and and we might even do chocolate pudding instead of cake. So, it'll be more like the uh the black. Blake, it's okay if you don't want to help. I really understand it. Make them high. I beg your pardon. I mean, it's free. I have told you the entire trilogy like five times. I even learned the entire
couple's cultish dance of reunion. Did she say cultish? To be able to bond with someone over the elven journeys, that would be incredible. It's true. It would be like her dream wedding. Maddie, you have to let her help you. Sounds great. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And thank you. Thank you. Uh, well, Maddie, I'm sure Teddy would love to see you. He works at the Haley Toyota. This model gets 32 m per gallon. So, if you and your lady get in a fight, you can get out of town for pretty cheap. Yeah, sure. I
would love to see him. Wow, you guys. This is so perfect. This is amazing. We'll get started first thing tomorrow. There you [Music] go. [Music] Terriers go terriers. Hey Creepers taking pictures of our butts. Yeah, Rudy. The butt shot. That's exactly what we come out here for. Oh, so you want to get smart with me, Rudy? Don't you have better things to do? Like what, baby doll? Like practice that sloppy box thing that cost us the game last week. Later, ladies. We take a picture of her, bro. No. Do you have the 85? Uh, no.
It's in the other bag. All right. I'm gonna go get it. All right. Hey, Maddie. What's up? Okay. So, I was going to keep this a surprise, but you know, I know. I know you hate surprises. So, I'm going to tell you right now. We're going to New York. Your scholarship came through? Yeah. Look at the next New York jet. That's amazing. I know, right? Long distance. Maddie, Georgetown isn't that far away. Daddy, I want you to come with me. I can't go out there without you. No way I can make it. Coop, get back
here. Got to go. Congratulations. See you going. You heard creeper. Where are you going? I don't know. What do you think I should do? I think you should do what makes you happy. Thanks, Bobby. Ernie and Ingred Mahoney speaking. Grandmother is on speaker phone. Hi Ernie, it's Maddie from the train. Do you have a minute? I have several. Okay, look. I'm uh I'm in a bind. I need to know everything there is to know about the elven journey. Journeys. Oh, I knew you would reconsider. Okay. The journey is a metaphor. No, no, no. I mean,
yeah. Look, I I sort of convinced all of my friends that I am getting married this week. Congratulations. And that it is an Elven Journey themed wedding. [Music] Hello. I see. I read you the entire first book on the train. I think that should be sufficient. Oh, I was a little distracted. That's one way to describe your focus on dragon fuel. I didn't have that much to drink. Indeed. But will you help me or not? Okay. There's no way that I can explain every detail in one phone conversation. Do you need me to come to
Venton? How did you know that I was in Dragon Fuel makes you chatty? I should let you know I insist grandmother travel with me at all times. So, we would need accommodations for two. Is this a problem? Ernie, I don't need you to come. Can you just be on call this week? Like, if I text or call you with a question, can you be available to answer at a moment's notice? Mission accepted. H thank you. Thank you so much. Okay, your your first assignment is tomorrow. The wedding planner wants to take me somewhere special. Something
about preparation for the journey ahead. I got to go, but you might hear from me in the morning. Good night, Meline. [Music] Fresh towels. Oh, thanks. What? I don't know. Feels weird staying with you. You know how it feels like the old days when I would stay at your house all the time cuz my parents were always traveling. I know. Remember that one Valentine's Day you snuck in after that really bad date? Yes. Sabbie Sam. Do you love me? Don't even say anything. Your silence says no. Who was that one guy who did the thing
with the sticks? His name was Cody and it was whiddling. Oh yeah. Chisel Goblin. No, it was whiddling and it was endearing. Um, he gave you a stick whittleled with your name on it. Who does that? Oh, remember Zach? No. Oh, he was the big hunky guy whose dad happy hamburger and he could get all the hamburgers he wanted for free. I think that might have been one of your guys. All right. That relationship probably lasted longer than it should have. It's so good to see you so happy. What about you? Are you happy? Yeah.
Couldn't be happier. No. No. Oh, no. I don't know what to tell you. This is bad. I think you should just come clean now before it's too late. Why people think that I'm a lunatic? Yeah, but what about his girlfriend Flake? It's Blake. And what about her? I can't just give up because some some sweet, kind, cute girl is hanging on his arm. You don't get out of there. I got to go. I'll keep you posted. Oh my god. Do you even brush? I think I found last week's rot roast in here. No, no. I
I need I need more passion. Right. Passion. Depth. But you have to frighten him, right? You have to frighten Frighten me. Make Make me feel frightened. Scare him one more time from the top. And action. Listen, guy. You better get out of there this instant or I'll blow your little brains all over the concrete and then I'll walk all over them with a smile on my face. Too much. That was actually disturb. You disturbed me. I was disturbed. Really? No, it was disturbing. What are you guys do? Whoa. Is that a gun? Oh, don't worry.
It's not [Music] [Applause] Easy. Stay. Easy. Easy. Calm down. We're calm. We're good. We're calm. We're calm. We're good. We're calm. Okay, that must be Blake. She's early, so I need you guys to entertain her cuz I need a few minutes. Okay. Okay. I'm sorry that we don't have any toys. I'm I'm 22. Then I'm sorry that we don't have any slinky. What's a slinky? Euno is slinky. It's slinky. It's slinky. It's fun. It's a wonderful toy. It's fun for a girl and a boy. So, how long have you and Bobby been together? Uh, about
6 months. You think you'll get engaged? I don't know. I mean, maybe once he gets past this whole photography thing, we could get a little more serious. There you are. So, before we head out, I just need to make a quick stop. I left something at Bobby's house. Bobby's house. Are his parents home? Probably. I'm sure they're dying to see you. [Music] You know what? I'm just going to wait here while you run in. Don't be silly. It'll just take me a second. I'll be right back down. Going to say hi to Mr. and Mrs.
Brown. Maddie. Well, come on in. Sit down. Hi. Hi. How have you been? I've been good. Hello, Maddie. I heard you were in town. Yep. Just got here a couple days ago. Would you like some tea or coffee? No, no, I'm good, thank you. How have I How have you guys been? Good. Good. Good. Fine. [Music] Uh, maybe I should let Bobby know that I'm here. Maybe you shouldn't, dear. I think I'll just take my bowl to the kitchen. What was that, Mom? I said we're just so glad Maddie is here. Here it is. Firing
squad. You ready, Maddie? Yeah. Have fun, girl. Bye, babe. [Music] I'm so excited. You're going to love this. Worked out perfectly. [Music] Stay. Excuse me. Yes, ma'am. I can help you right here. Is she blind? What? No, you can take off the blindfold. Maddie. Maddie. Rudy. Maddie Brooks. What? It's good to see you. Listen, uh, you ladies would be perfect models for my new invention. Yeah, I I don't think so. Tan towing. It's just like a tattoo, but instead of using ink, you use a stencil to tan whatever shape you want into your skin. Uh,
how do you get the the skin to tan so quickly without burning? Technology. It is incredible. Would you guys like to be my first customers? I'll give you a discount on the price. I think we're good. All right. Yeah. Well, if you guys change your mind, let me know. Okay. So, you guys here for the games? [Music] You look incredible. Seriously. Today's games will commence in a battle between team Numina. [Applause] Right. Uh and team Wok. Let the battle begin. Wuma. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music] Wow, that was incredible. Good [Music] game. Isn't this
exciting? already arrived this morning, but I wanted to let him surprise you. Uh, right. Yes. Surprise. I thought I was so sweet of the best man to want to come early and help. Who's the best man? That's me all the way from New York. Ernie, how did you know where to find me? Where else would I find two elven believers who have to prepare for the journey ahead? Huh? There was only one gathering in town. So, hey, join your night. Did you just say Junju? No wonder you practice such poor sportsmanship out there. That might
have deduced from your poor archery skills. You belong to Wuken. I'm going to go get changed. Maddie, the feisty one, isn't she? What? What are you doing here? I told you not to come. Seriously, how did you find me? These gatherings are a vast network. Anywhere we go, they are one. Best man. Aren't you? It's a fake wedding. There is no wedding. Even better. I can be the fake best man. [Music] What? Cool. Got to be ready next time. [Music] We are here to learn the Elvin dance. Elvin, you must be Simon and Theodore. Elvin
ele dances just shy of a dozen. An elephant dance. Who would have trunk it? It's the elven culture dance reunion. It's got nothing to do with large mammals or take a liking to peanuts. That does remind me of a time grandmother. I invited them to learn the elven ritual dance so they could perform it at your wedding. [Music] Come [Music] on. Come on. [Music] Wait. So excited. all my life. [Applause] Oh, hey, Maddie. Are you coming over? We're going to hang out at my house before the show. Sure. Yeah. Yeah. All right. I'll see you
there. Okay. Oh, Ernie, are you sure you remember how to get there? I drove a cab in New York. I think I can find your pants out. Capich? Capiche? Will Blake be there as well? Yeah, of course. She's my girlfriend. You're not staying at the Browning's house. I thought I dropped my things there this morning. Things? You don't need me, do you? [Music] So Ernie, I understand that you're the best man. Well, tell us how you met Cooper and Maddie. I met them at an Elvin convention in New York. Really? Where in New York? The
streets. What on earth? It's probably the neighbors upstairs. Yeah, New York. It's always the neighbors, you know. Well, I do think it's sweet that you came in to help Maddie. Bor Cooper having surgery the week of his wedding. Definitely not ideal. What kind of surgery did you say he was having? Ernie. Harold. Honey, don't just sit there. Go check it out. Oh, no. No, nope. Ernie and I got this. Come on. This better not be what I think it is. [Music] Grandmother, where in the world would you find that? Honey, what are you doing? You
can't keep her in here. I can assure you, grandmother is properly cared for. I have a blowup mattress for bedtime, and I've been giving her ample amounts of food and liquid since we arrived. Though, I did not supply her with ice cream. She's in the closet. I informed you I do not travel without grandpa. I didn't ask you to come. Look, just promise me that no one finds out about this and she has to stay quiet. Everything all right up there? Exceptional. I will talk to you about this later. I have to get ready for
tonight. Oh boy. Thank you, band. That was great. How about a big round of applause for our band fans? Good evening, friends. It's certainly good to see all of you. Tonight, we want to honor one of our most accomplished citizens, Robert Browning. He had the ability to capture a moment with the click of a shutter. And now he has captured the attention of his hometown. Bobby told me what he lost when he left Venton. he tried to find in his work, but he soon found out, as many of us already knew, that what you leave
behind in Vinton cannot be found anywhere else. Although I hear that Bobby has an amazing opportunity to take some photos for a worldrenowned traveler. Bobby, we look forward to you sharing that next adventure with us. Thank you folks and have a great evening. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Bobby, nice to meet you. You, too. Thanks for coming. Thanks. Thank you, sir. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. Thank you. Thanks for coming. Can I steal you for a second? Yeah. Bye. [Music] I think I'm going to go. What? I'm really tired and kind of bored. You're
bored a little bit. I'm sorry, baby. I mean, the pictures turned out really great. It's just not my thing. Meet you at your parents house if that's okay. Yeah. I just kind of wish that you'd What? Nothing. Come here. See you at the house. Yeah, see you at the house. I don't know. You're leaving so soon. Wuken, is it Junju? [Music] Tamuing. Yes, exactly. Uh, let's say you invest a measly of $2,000, get five of your friends to do the same. We could open 10 new stores. [Music] Hey every [Music] [Music] and you look amazing
again. Thanks. Did you see? Yeah. Yeah. [Music] You know, I don't even remember you taking that photo. I do. Was it Saturday by the lake? We spent all morning working on your uh your class president acceptance speech and my concession speech. Yeah. which we both knew you didn't need. Anyway, uh you could tell I was getting tired, so you said, "Let's just go." And we did. We just went. I remember that. We just started walking and eventually we found the lake. It was a good day. It was a very good day. It's a beautiful picture.
What a beautiful subject. So, tell me about your work. Feel like I hardly know anything about you anymore. Uh, I don't know. Pretty much the same. I don't think much has changed. What? Come on. You've gone off and followed your passion and achieved something great. And you even landed a pretty cute girlfriend in the process. I'd say a lot has changed. What about you? I mean, I'm sure you've reached some new heights of your own. Great show, Bobby. Oh, thanks for coming. We'll see you later. So, you were about to say, what's this about working
with a worldrenowned traveler? That's exciting. Yeah. I just wish Blake thought so. Why is she not into it? Well, she sees my photography is more of a hobby. I think she's waiting for me to grow out of it. This is what you always wanted to do. Well, we talked about it a bit. Women. [Music] Well, for what it's worth, I think you should go. It would be amazing for you to see the world. I wouldn't want you to miss that. I think I should probably get back into her, right? You know, being a star. All
right, Maddie Brooks. I'm waiting to go home, but I know the road I'm traveling on. [Music] As silly as this must sound, I never get tired of watching her. It's not silly. It's [Music] incredible. So, when's Cooper coming tomorrow? [Music] Fine, I'll do it. But you owe me and you will house and feed me if I lose my license. Congratulations on your fake wedding. Bye. What am I doing? Cooper. Hi, this is Dr. Walters, your dentist. Hey, Dr. Walters. What's up? Your dental health. That's what's up. Okay. Listen, I was looking over your file here.
And at 9:00 at night, that's the level of care I provide. Cooper, may I continue? Uh, sure. Yeah. And it looks like there's a problem. Have you been to Africa lately, eating any bush meat? No. And no. Well, then that is very strange indeed. Might be one for the CDC. What? CDC. I'm afraid to say you have something called Well, I can't even pronounce it, but if you don't come in right away, you could be in grave danger. What? What kind of danger? Danger of losing your tongue. My tongue and mouth. Tongue and mouth. You'll
have to slurp all your food through a straw. Through your nose. It's bad. What time can I expect you to come in? Anytime. Tomorrow. Tomorrow morning. Perfect. Perfect. [Music] Betwix twiddle. The elf and the fiddle knew that the journey left but one riddle. This is my favorite part. Ernie and Ingred Mahoney speaking. Grandmother is on speaker phone. Ernie. Hi. This is Paty. Um, you don't know me, but I am Mattiey's best friend, and I can't talk to her right now because she is dress shopping and she gave me your number. Look, I I need you
to tell her that I um I will be there tonight with the Golden Goose. Really? Oh, how fascinating. Do tell me where you were able to locate one of those. I have yet to discover any in Ohio. What are its fading habits? Do you worry about migration season? Oh my gosh, you are so adorable. You speaking to me or the goose? Uh, look, I I just I need you to tell Maddie that I will be there tonight. Okay. I can't talk because I think I'll be pretty occupied. Golden goose, today is the day. Got it.
Okay. All right. Bye till sunset. Sweet [Music] maiden. A strange [Music] woman. Come on, Blake. Let's get this over with. Hey. Hi. Sorry to keep you waiting. Uh Blake had to scout out some venue, so I'm here to help you. Shall we get started? Yeah. So, what kind of dress are you looking for? I have no clue. Elvin Woodsy. You could always wear a bare skin rug. Sure, but I'm not sure Blake would be very down with that. Probably not. Speaking of bears, do you remember fifth grade graduation? Oh, you had to give a speech.
You were so nervous. And now we have Bobby Browning who is going to read his report on bears. Let us welcome Bobby to the stage. [Applause] [Music] Remember, the best thing you can do is just play dead. Play dead. Play dead. Play dead. [Music] You told me you were going grizzly. Yeah, going grizzly. Just like Ranger Tony taught us. So you did. And it worked. Okay. [Music] [Music] Yeah, it's that's the one. Really? Yeah. Yeah. That's Let's look at [Music] it. I mean, it definitely needs some some alterations, but can you can you help me
with this? Yeah, sure. I think it just needs like the length fixed. So, you want me Yeah. Like hold it up. Yeah. And then this has got to go in quite a bit. If you can You want me to hold it? Yeah, that works. Yeah, like that. Like [Music] You should um probably get that your phone. Oh yeah. Yeah. Hey. Uh uh yeah. Let me ask her. Uh Blake wants to know how you feel about a brush up dance rehearsal. Yeah, it's good. Yeah. Uh, she says that's cool. Oh, yeah. You, too. All right. Bye.
Uh, I guess he's like probably going to be waiting. Yeah, right. But this looks really nice. Yeah. Okay, I'm going to change. [Music] Elvin sister has arrived. Surprise. [Music] [Music] We will now approach Elvin's sister with [Music] gifts. The whisker of a cat for good luck on your journey. [Music] The sap from the wisest and cleverest of all trees to enlighten your mind. [Music] The blood of a night hunter to protect you in battle. [Music] All rise now. Elven creatures, we must give our sister the crest of the elves. Do what? [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Oh,
no. No, no, no, no. Don't worry, it's just a tattoo. No, you got to let me go. You got to let me go. Go where? No, I just mean you got to let me get out of here. I don't want a tattoo or a tattoo or whatever else. I hate surprises. Sheesh. Does nobody believe in the small business dream. You got to cover for me. Just tell them that I I was sick or that I wasn't feeling good. Let me come to the wedding. What? Well, I'll let you go if you let me come to
the wedding. It's good advertising. Hey, you've reached Py. You know the drill. Dentist jokes. Maddie, I'm so glad you're feeling better. I was worried. Yeah, I'm sorry about that. I feel much better now. Good. Come on in. Okay. Welcome to your rehearsal dinner. Why is the rehearsal? Maddie, where's Cooper? Isn't he coming? Yes, he had surgery today again. Um, yeah, but it was it was it was just a minor surgery, so he'll be he'll be better for the wedding. Poor poor fellow. He was always so healthy and spry. Smells amazing. Darla, where would you like
to be buried? Victoria, we don't ask questions like that. U heard they had a surprise for you at the dance hall. Oh, we surprised her. All right. And there's plenty more where that came from. What's with the tux, man? Yeah, we got a special guest coming tonight. Won't be ready. Special guest. Guess with the golden goose. A what? That must be our special guest. And the goose. Hi. Welcome. Hi, Cooper. And who might you be? I'm Maddiey's mate of honor, Bernice. And I just came to help Cooper travel. Say hi, Coop. He's still a little
out of it from surgery. Did you leave the golden goose in the car? Hope you left the window down. Oh, just a crack. You're just so adorable. But what's wrong with your voice? Nothing. It's my New York accent. I got you from Ohio. My grandmother, she is Ohioan. Hawaiian. Ohioan. From Ohio. Paty, can I stay in the kitchen for a minute? It's Bernie's. Uh Ernie. Me. Cooper. Cooper. Ernie. Ernie. Cooper. Cooper. Cooper. Cooper. Cooper's lovely. I know that. Best friends. What are you doing? Why'd you tell me to bring Cooper? I did the best that
I could. What did you give him? An assortment of Let's just say I gave him enough drugs that he probably won't remember this weekend. Hi, Teddy. What do you need? I need ketchup. So nice to meet you, Bernice. I'm Ted. Teddy, Teddy Bear, but you can call me whatever you want to. I'm not normally this forward, but you are the most beautiful escort. Wow. What? Bernice. Teddy, please. I know we just met, but Teddy, could you please just give us a minute? Why are you using a fake name? Daddy will get that. What? It's a
fake wedding. I thought a fake name was appropriate. Where's my Maddie? Oh my gosh. My parents are here. I love your parents. No. Mom. Dad. Oh, honey. Hi. Okay. Well, so exciting, right? Cuz we thought you were alone and heartbroken. No. Oh gosh. I'm happy. I'm very happy. Perfect. Let's sit down and eat. Eat. Eat. Eat. Eat. Eat. Yes, we'll eat. We're going to do that now. Uh, thank you everybody again for coming to the rehearsal dinner for Maddie and Cooper. Uh, Bernice, thank you for bringing Cooper. Coupe, it's good to see you again. Ernie,
how would you like to die? Decapitation. Ernie. Victoria, you could spend less money on a shorter coffin since you wouldn't have a head. Victoria, that's enough. We're We're at the table. Let's have our prayer. Uh Cooper, would you like to do the honors? Pokey of money and my the super slides and we go. Amen. Amen. Amen. Victoria, how are the flowers? I gave them water and nutrients which they rejected. It sounded like a body. Oh, no. No, it's not a body. Dear, I think we have rats. Well, rats are novel. Miss Browning. It looks delicious.
There's something up there. Dala, grab the gun. Gun. We're rolling. Are you ready? Oh jeez. Is it lovely this time? This time? Let's go. Love muffin. All right, everyone. But I need you to cut the alarm. Be afraid. Give me excitement. Afraid. I am afraid. Mr. Brooks, upon finding who is in the closet, I need you to say Polly want a cracker. Say what? Oh, for Pete's sake, Frank. Just say the line. He's shooting a movie. All right, people. I need fear. Show me fear and action. Come out now and I won't shoot. Hey, no
need to shout. Whatever's in there smells nice. Bobby, just open the door. Careful, sir. Would Polly care for a a bit of a cracker? Are those my leftovers? Who is that? Oh, hello, stranger. Whatever you doing in my closet, you Americans are weird. Maddie, do you know what's going on here? [Music] If you're feeling faint, Teddy, just focus. Bobby, don't just stand there. Go pick her up and carry her downstairs. Should we call 911? She might be dead. She's not dead. We'll take her to emergency care. [Music] I'm Mattiey's cousin. I'm Mattiey's cousin. Well, Maddiey's
father, and I can assure you that neither one of you is related to us. Forget the both of you. Who is the lady who was in my closet? Uh, it's Mattiey's mother. I'm Mattiey's mother. Right. Cleaning lady. So, Bernice, it's Paty. So, Paty, just don't. Folks, Master Lewis. No, Dr. Lewis in here. Dancing's my day job. What's going on with my daughter? Maddiey's fine. Um, we're not quite sure what happened. We're examining her head. There's just not that many ways to see in there. What about an MRI or a labbotomy or a cat scan? Well,
we would, but we're fresh out of cats. Can we see her, please? Well, they should be able to, unless she's taking those invisibility pills. I told the nurse to leave those out of sight. Now, come on then. Right this way. [Music] Oh, great. Nobody ran off with her. Come on in. Thanks, guys, for hanging around. I'm feeling a lot better. I'm just not really up for talking, you know? I'm just I'm really tired. So, yeah. And I'm so sorry about dinner. We're just so relieved you're okay. That was really scary. Yeah, we were really worried
about you. Glad you're feeling better, honey. Just so happy we got to see you before your big day. Are you guys leaving? We just booked an amazing deal to Cancun. while I was in the emergency room. Paradise waits for no one, Maddie. We fly out at 7:00 a.m. Oh, Mom. Can you leave a key for me on the front porch? Is there anyone there? All right, folks. Visiting time is over. Still got some paperwork to do. Now, I'll have you out of here in less than an hour. I promise. Come on, guys. Let's go. We're
going to wait. Hang in there. Here for me. Glad you're feeling better. You're going to need a bigger band-aid. I can barely stand and see you in here. I'll bring you a cupcake. Donna, my sweet, I might stick around for a moment more if you don't mind. Okay, Maria, I I have something to show you. Now, as I was editing my film, I came across some scenes. Now, understand this is simply a rough cut, but anyway, just just take a look. Maline, I know true emotion when I see it. And this right here, this is
real. I'm not telling you what you should do or even how you should feel. You'll have to decide that for yourself. But perhaps if you're going to decide, sooner is better than later. I think I'm just too confused to make a decision. Maddie, decisions are never confusing. Doubt [Music] is Victoria. Jeez, shouldn't do that. It's morbid. I wasn't trying to listen. Listen to what? Right. Listen, Victoria. There are some things that are hard for kids to understand. I understand. You want Bobby, but Bobby wants Blake. If Bobby wanted you, he would say so. But he
hasn't. Yet with this new evidence, the video, you wonder if you should destroy Blake in order to have Bobby. Better go before they leave [Music] me. I got to go for [Music] it. It's just so stupid. candidate should be able to put on a campaign with decency and respect instead of just slamming each other on public television. When I run, I'm going to do it with grace and composure. What do you think about politics? No, about the dress, dummy. It's nice. I like it. You know, this whole thing is just so insulting. Like, why do
women have to dress up and parade around like we're just a piece of arm candy? I want a boy to notice me for my inner qualities, you know, like intelligence and charisma. How about this one? I think the red really makes your black socks pop. Stop it. I'm serious. Those are really nice socks. Oh, I said stop it. The length of the dress gives them a more formal touch. How are we doing over here? Oh, I like this one. Me, too. I think we might have a winner. What does your man think? I think she
looks amazing. Cooper, you're not supposed to see the dress until the dance. I know. I know. I'm sorry. Hey, Bobby, you're shooting formals of the dance, right? Yep. Okay, cool. Hey, keep in mind my left side is good. My right side not so pretty. Okay. Yeah. All right. See you guys later. Left side good. Right side not so pretty. Left side good. Right side not so pretty. You be nice. I need you to help me recreate prom night. Uh, yep. Yep. Um, I can do that. Whatever you want. I'll probably just have Cooper sit here
and play with Ingred. No, Grandma. No. Um, okay. Yeah. No, I'll have the best man watch them both. Okay. Yep. I'm on it. So soft. I'll be right back. Maddie, I know it's not any of my business, and I don't know exactly what happened between you and Bobby, but just be careful for your sake and his. [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Bye. Maddie, I know this might sound crazy, and I understand if you don't feel the same way, but Well, speak up, son. Can't hear a word you're saying. Quiet, Frank. Look how nervous the boy is.
Mom. Dad, please. I mean, I should have said something to you earlier. I should have told you that. Well, spit it out, boy. Dad, what is wrong with you? Don't go with [Music] Cooper. Bobby, I can talk about this. Nerd alert. Hey buddy, out for a cruise. I got to go. Oh, awkward, right? You ready? Yeah. Look amazing. All right. And you're good. Next. All right, guys. Give me a little smile. Just put your hand on his chest and just give me a look. Just a little look and you're good. Next couple. Come on, guys.
Act like you like each other. A little closer. Little closer. Whoa. Calm down, stud. And you're good. Next. Yeah. Hey guys. All right. A little further back. Further apart. Hands off the waist. We don't do that here. Yep. Yep. Yep. Hands at your side. Hands at your side. All right. And you're good. Next. Okay, next. Please welcome to the stage this year's Mr. and Mrs. Dogwood Dance, Cooper Nelson and Mandy Brooks. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much, Venton. Thank you, Dorothy. It's been an amazing four years here. We make great friends, fun times,
and unforgettable memories. And while we're up here, I thought it'd be a good time to make one more unforgettable memory. Maddie Brooks, will you marry me? [Music] Yes. Yeah. Darla, can I sell Maddie for just an hour or so? Sure, go ahead. Actually, I'm a little busy trying to tie up loose ends for tomorrow. I totally get it, but I have a huge surprise for you. It's the last one. I swear you're going to love [Music] it. Well, then let's go. Let's do it. [Music] [Music] Do you like it? It's incredible. Blake, this must have
taken you. It doesn't matter. The look on your face right now makes it all worthwhile. Besides, we're friends, right? [Music] Absolutely. Thank you. Now, Dala, my sweet, tonight will be a study in the art of improvisation. We need to get Bobby down to high school by 900 p.m. sharp without him knowing what our purposes are. Now, do you know the first rule of improvisation? No. And no matter my sugar bear, we have got [Music] it. Hello, Bobby. Come in, man. Come in. Hello, Bobby. Hey, Darla. Welcome. Yeah. Welcome, man. Welcome to uh the ball. Bachelor
party. The bachelor party. Welcome to the bachelor party, right? Very good, dear. Yes. Very good. Welcome to Cooper's bachelor party. Where's Cooper? He's meeting us there. Us? You're You're going to the master party? And why wouldn't she, man? Dala is the entertainer. The catering entertainer. Entertainer. She serves the food in the most naughtiest of ways. [Music] [Music] [Music] La down a up down. [Music] [Music] Hey dudes, we'll be at the by in a few minutes. Thanks, Birdie. Don't come. I beg your pardon. Don't come. Copy that, my dear. Uh my my do copy, my dear.
Copy that. Copy that. I hope you enjoyed the show. We shall see you again tomorrow for the big day. Maddie and Cooper's big day. Goodbye. What's an old woman got to do to get a dance around here? Mrs. Browning, how call it woman's intuition? Come on, Maddie. I'm seeing the way you look at Bobby the same way you've always looked at him. I'm so sorry for hurting Bobby. I know I broke his heart and that wasn't fair. You broke his heart. That's true. But you gave him his wings. If it hadn't been for you, I
don't think he ever would have become so strong. He became who he was meant to be. He learned to be independent and confident without you, Maddie. Well, that's what makes him ready to be in a relationship now. What do I do? I can't tell you that. But you'll figure it out when the time is right. Like maybe tomorrow when you're supposed to get married. [Music] Thank you for not hating me. I could never hate you, Maddie. You're like a daughter to me. Do I even want to ask what happened here? Maddie, what happened? I just
couldn't do it. I mean, Bobby obviously cares about Blake and Blake, I just couldn't hurt her like that. Yeah, it just seemed wrong. I should have never come here and messed everything up. Don't say that. It It all happened for a reason, even if we don't know what that reason is yet. What's your next move? I don't know. I could marry Cooper tomorrow. Well, he wouldn't remember it anyway. And then I'll go back to New York like nothing ever happened. Maddie, you can't. There's no other option. This is best for everyone. But Maddie, dollar, this
is Maddie's decision. Meline, we support you. Whatever choice you decide, we're here for you. Falling shades pressed between the pages of our yesterday. Falling shades bring back those memories of our long ago. One by one by one by dance as they [Music] f one by one by one by one gently drift away. Calling [Music] S. You look stunning. Thank you. You ready? Yeah. Blake, do you ever wonder what your life might be like if you made different choices? My choices? Not you in particular, just anyone. Maddie, every choice we make leads us to a new
path. And that path takes us down roads that'll lead to more decisions. You can't focus on the choices that led you here. You have to focus on the decisions you make moving forward. I'm glad I got to know you, Blake. Think we'll be friends for a long time. Well, we certainly have lots in common. Me in my eyes and that the world waits for the bride. [Music] There's something I need to say. Wait, stop. I Blake, I don't want to hurt you. You've been an amazing friend, but I can't deny what I'm [Music] feeling. I
understand. [Music] [Music] Go. Maddie, I've loved you since we were kids. I just never spoke up because I was afraid. I pretty much regretted that since prom night. No. Uh, I know you planned to marry Cooper today, but life has given me this miraculous opportunity, and I don't care who hears me or how loud I say it. I just want to tell the world that I love you, Maddie Brooks. I'm speaking up this time. I'm going to ask you to come with [Music] [Music] me. Let's just go. [Music] I love you too, Bobby. But no,
I can't say yes. All of my life, I've depended on other people for my happiness. I gave up my dreams without even fully understanding what those were. And now I need time to make my own happiness and discover who I [Music] am. And Blake, this is beautiful and not in vain. There will be a wedding today. There's a couple here who deserves all the love and happiness in the world. A couple who never had the chance to have a real wedding. Today is your [Music] day. By the powers vested in me by Jesus, I pronounce
you man and wife. Kiss the bride. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Oh, look. [Music] [Applause] Oh boy, take me home down the alligator alley where the alligator's ro. Oh boy, take me home down the alligator alley where the alligator's ro. Oh boy, take me home. Well, the catfish are biting and so are the skers, but it's home sweet home and ain't no place sweeter. Oh, boy. Take me home. It was good enough for me and my baby, too. Stay a little while, but good enough for you. Oh, boy. Take me home. [Music] How can I find the
words to say to tell you that I love you in a thousand different ways? How do I spell the way I feel? To reassure you, my love for you is real. If I could only write simple love song just for [Music] you to tell you everything I feel that everything within my heart is [Music] If I could only write a simple love song just for you. [Music] How to start and what to say. Whe [Music] Bobby, someday you'll know who you are, Maddie. When you do, then you'll be ready for me. And I'll be there.
Found a real love. A true love with you. [Music] It's time to get Cooper back to New York. Will he remember anything? Not likely. Thank you for everything. Sure. Look, I'm proud of you. Okay. And I'll see you soon. that my love for you is um what you know Teddy offered to give me a ride back to the airport and it was really hard getting Cooper through security the first time and okay I kind of think Teddy's cute [Music] true love with You found a real love. [Music] [Applause] Heat. Heat. [Applause] Pull you close before
it goes [Music] out. Let the beat of your heart drive me down. Hit the air. Turn to sound. Be out control. [Music]
