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MARCAL SCENES PAGE 12
Scene 17 Roxy's Chapel of Love
June 19 Setup: Marcie is working at her desk in the reception area of the Llanview Police Department. Al arrives. They hug. Al: You ready? Marcie: Oh, yeah. Let me just get my stuff. Al: Cool. You want to grab a bite? Marcie: (Pauses) Yeah, sure. Sure. Al: Good. Hey, you know, I want to look over the catalog. I'm thinking of taking that art history class. Marcie: You already graduated. Al: Yeah, but I just can't seem to get enough of that pre-renaissance art. Marcie: Since when? Al: Since you. They walk out together.
At The Palace Restaurant, Roxy and Max are sitting at a table. Roxy: This will be the best wedding that Foxy Roxy's has ever had. Maybe the only one. Maybe ever. Hey, I hope you got some good news for me. Asa's not going to bulldoze this place? Max: Worse. You got yourself a new landlord -- me. Asa finally caved in. Roxy: Oh, you're the best ex ever! Renee and Nigel rush over. Renee: Max -- Max, does that mean that Asa isn't angry at Roxanne any longer? Nigel: And he doesn't care that she didn't tell him the right song to suspend the hypnosis? Max: Wait a minute. You two know you're hypnotized? Roxy: You've been pulling our chain all along? Nigel: We only meant it for Mr. Buchanan to learn a lesson. Renee: Yes, he has to understand that he can't take for granted the people that he cares about. Roxy: Yeah, but he almost bulldozed this place! Renee: Roxy, I would not have let him do that to you. Max, do you think that he's going to stop the wedding tonight? Max: It didn't sound like he was in any hurry to rush over here. At The Palace, Al and Marcie see RJ and Keri at the restaurant eating. Keri and Antonio’s baby, Jamie, is there as well. Al and Marcie approach them and Marcie smiles down at the baby, who is in a stroller. Marcie: She's so beautiful. I just love babies. Al: Listen, we are all really happy to have you back, Professor Reynolds. Keri: I'm just so sorry that I put everyone through so much pain. Al: They're all pretty happy now, I bet. It's nice to know people care about you, right? Keri: Thanks, Al. Al: Well, we're going to sit down. Keri: Ok. Marcie: Bye. Keri: Bye. R.J.: He's right, you know. People do care. I do. But, Keri, please, just come home. Keri: After what you did to Antonio?
Later, Al and Marcie are sitting at a table having lunch. Marcie is picking at her food and pushing it around her plate. Al: You haven't touched your food. Marcie: Yeah, I had some. It's -- it's just not very good. Al: Oh. I'm sorry. Hold on. Let's get you something else. Marcie: No, no, no, no. No, that's ok. It’s all right.
In the meanwhile, Max and Roxy continue to talk about Asa. Roxy: Here's to Foxy Roxy's. Here's to nailing Asa. And here's to Nigel and Renee working him over. Max: You better slow down. We're going to have to order another bottle. Roxy: Bring it on. I'm in a celebratory kind of mood. Max: Oh, no, no, no, no, no. You have a wedding to throw tonight. Roxy: I know. Yeah, that's if Asa doesn't bust it up. Max: Wouldn't worry about it too much. He's digging in his spurs. Roxy: Hmm -- oh, good. Then the joke's on Nigel and Renee. Serves them right for putting me through the wringer. Max: They're pretty desperate. You know, the other day, Nigel didn't know what to do. He asked if he could shine my shoes. Roxy hoot with laughter. Max: Renee -- I think she's the only person that has ever really loved Asa. Roxy: Yeah, well, he won't admit it, but he's got it bad for her. You should have heard him singing, trying to get her to snap out of it. (imitates Asa) Come to me my melancholy baby… Max: Ooh. Roxy: Pucker up Max: Oh! You had to watch this? Marcie and Al walk up to Roxy and Max. Al: What's up, dad? Max: Hey. Roxy: Foxy Roxy's. Your dad bailed me out. Al: Oh, dad, that was very cool. Max: Hey, you know, I had to do something with that lotto money besides putting you through law school, right? Roxy has zeroed in on Marcie. Roxy: You know, let me look at that head of yours. (She stands next to her and plays with her hair.) Anyone ever tell you you'd look great as a platinum blonde? Al: (looks appalled) Don't even think about it. Marcie: (smiles and swings from side-to-side) What? I could use a new look. Roxy: It's on me. Max: Right now you have to do Renee’s hair for the wedding. Al: Nigel and Renee are -- they're really getting married? Roxy: Oh, yeah. Come on. (grabs Marcie’s hand) This is one wedding you ain't never going to forget. You know, I think that's called – (voice fades as they rush out)
June 20
Roxy swings open the door to the Hair Haven. Roxy: Welcome to Roxy's Chapel o' Love. Al, Marcie, Max walk in followed by Roxy. They spot Renee and Nigel. Max: Why aren't you two dressed? Marcie: Yeah, isn't the wedding in less than an hour? Nigel: Don't remind me. Renee: Asa should have been here by now. Nigel: I have the nagging suspicion he's not going to show up. Roxy: Oh, you're not going to call it off, are you? Renee: Oh, never! I won't give him the satisfaction. Nigel: No. No, think of the alternative, madam. Renee: Nigel! I would rather stay married to you till the end of time than face of one of Asa's smug "I told you so" looks. Nigel: I beg of you, sir -- help! Al: You guys had better get ready in case he does show up. Renee: Al is right, Nigel. Come on. Let's get this show on the road. Nigel: Help. Renee: Nigel. Do you remember when we talked earlier and you wanted Asa and me to get back together again? You wanted your old life, your old home back. Nigel: I do. Renee: Well, I do, too. So just keep practicing "I dos," darling, because within the hour, you and I are going to be husband and wife unless -- Marcie: Unless what? Nigel: Our secret weapon is a success. Al: What's your secret weapon? Rae walks in the door. Rae: Me. Renee: We couldn't think of anybody else to talk to Asa. Nigel: After all, they were married. Max: That's a very large club. Rae: Yes, I know, but, remember, I was also his therapist and I know just what buttons to push. Nigel: And I've seen her do it. Rae: Yes, if anybody can get Asa to admit that he's -- he's taken you for granted, then it's definitely me. Roxy: You think? Rae: I know. That old cowpoke, he has a -- a soft spot for me. The scene shifts immediately to Rae face-to-face with Asa at his front door. Asa: Get the hell out of my face. (Slams the door shut) Rae: Asa, open the door! Okay? I am not going anywhere until you do! Asa: (Opens the door and looks at Rae) What do you want? Rae: Asa. Asa, are you aware that Renee and Nigel are getting married tonight? Asa: I could care less. Rae: (chuckles) Now, come on. I don't believe that for a second. Oh, Asa -- I mean, look at you. Asa: I was putting. Rae: Putting? Really -- putting? Okay, Asa. Why don't we just admit this -- you love both of them. And if you weren't so bullheaded, I think you could admit that. Now, don't you think this has gone far enough? Asa, they're about to be married in less than an hour. Are you really going to let your foolish pride cost you a woman that you love and the best gentleman you ever had, not to mention a friend? Asa: Who? That lousy ingrate? Rae: No, no, no, stop that. Now, stop it. You know what? To be truthful, I don't really care what you want. You’re the one who's going to have to live with it. But if you don't do something to stop this wedding, you're going to spend the rest of your life all alone. Asa: Are you going to that fiasco? Rae: Are you? Asa: I wouldn't be caught dead there. But you can tell Renee and Nigel I just hope they get everything that they deserve. Rae: Huh -- you're bluffing. You don't want Renee to marry another man. Asa: Why not? Rae: Because you love her! Asa: Let me explain something to you, Gretel. I love money. Rae: Yeah. Asa: I love bourbon. Rae: Huh. Asa: I love golf. Rae: Mm-hmm. Asa: I do not -- and I repeat -- I do not love Renee Divine. Rae: Hell hath no fury like a Texan scorned. Asa: Scorned, hell. Do you really think that I could love a woman who shacks up with Nigel what's-his-name? Rae: Bartholomew-Smythe. Wesley: Mr. Buchanan has made it perfectly clear that that traitor's name is never to be mentioned in this house. Rae: Shut up. Renee Bartholomew-Smythe. Kind of has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? Asa: Well, why don't you let it ring till the cows come home. They’re not going through with it anyway, so you get the hell out of my house. Rae: You know, Asa, I really thought you had more grit than this. Asa: Oh. Rae: Hmm. Asa: I do have grit. I do. Oh. Ooh. Ooh. Rae: Not enough to fight for the lady you love. Asa: As far as I'm concerned, Renee and that ungrateful S.O.B. Deserve each other. Wesley, please show Gretel out the door. Wesley: This way, ma'am. Rae: I can find my own way out, thank you. I'm warning you -- if you don't do something to stop this wedding, it's going to be the biggest mistake you ever made -- not that I care. Believe me, I don’t. Ooh -- ooh. Rae flounces out of the room. Asa: Wesley, I was married to that once.
Meanwhile, back at the Hair Haven, Renee is in a beauty chair and Roxy is working on her hair. They are in the salon area behind the partition that separates it from the reception area. Renee is very nervous and is looking in a mirror and touching her hair. Renee: Roxanne, what time is it? Roxy: It's almost zero hour, baby. Renee: I'm sure that Rae has talked Asa into listening to us at this point. I'm sure, aren't you? In the reception area, Nigel is trying to tie his bowtie. Max is watching him. Nigel: If anyone can make Mr. Buchanan see the light, it's Miss Cummings, I think. What do you think? Max: I think you better let me help you before you strangle yourself. Nigel: No, no, I got it. Oh, mercy. Max: Just relax and steer clear of sharp objects. Al walks into view, followed by Marcie. He hangs a paper wedding bell high on the end of the partition wall that separates the salon and reception areas. Al: I've heard of wedding day jitters before, but this is a little much. Marcie: Nigel looks like he's about to swallow his tongue. Scene shifts back to the salon. Roxy: It's time for the talk, Renee. Renee: The -- the what? Roxy: The talk. You know, relationships, they need a lot of work. You know, they're not always horky-dorky all the time. And, you know, the next day you wake up and you're hung-over. Scene shifts to the reception area (and continues to shift back and forth as Roxy and Max talk to Renee and Nigel.) Marcie and Al stand next to the partition right between the two areas and listen. Max: Your head is pounding, your guts are in an uproar, and you look over and see this thing that you married. Roxy: Who looks something like the incredible bulk or something else slimy that crawled out from underneath a rock. Max: Those are the true tests. If you can weather a -- Roxy: Bad hair day or -- Max: A surprise visit from your mother-in-law and remember why you married her -- Roxy: Then you're guaranteed to have a beautiful marriage. That is, until you don’t. Max: If you find that you really can't stand her -- Roxy: You divorce him and you take him for everything he's got. Max: Hide your assets and make her hate you so much she divorces you. Marcie: It's all so romantic. Marcie giggles and Al swings around, cups the back of her head in his hand and kisses her. Marcie: What was that for? Al: Because you are so much fun. Marcie: (still in Al’s arms, stretches up toward him and they touch noses) Well, that's because you take me to the most exotic places. The scene once again shifts between the salon and the reception area as Renee/Roxy and Nigel/Max continue to talk. Nigel: Dear lord, what have I gotten myself into? Renee: I think I'm going to be sick. Roxy: No, honey, don't worry. Worse comes to worse, you get hitched. Max: Marriage is a beautiful thing. Roxy: Marriage is a beautiful thing. Max: When it's right. Marcie: Do you suppose your dad and Roxy realize that they think exactly the same way? Al: They don't have a clue. Marcie: Well, maybe someone should help them figure it out. A man enters the Hair Haven and it turns out to be the judge. Judge: Renee, Nigel, are you ready to become husband and wife? Renee and Roxy come into the reception area as do Marcie and Al. Renee: Judge -- well, what can I say? You're early. Al: Actually, he's not. Guys, it's time. Nigel: I think I need a few moments to -- Renee: I forgot something blue. Roxy: Oh, no problem. I got it. Renee: Thanks. Nigel: Your honor, could we have, you know, a few minutes? Some of the guests haven't arrived yet. We -- Judge: Sorry. Poker night. Now, if you'll just take your places, please. Rae arrives. Rae: Am I late? Renee and Nigel are ecstatic to see her. Renee: Oh, thank god. Nigel rushes over to Rae. Nigel: Do you realize what almost just happened? Rae: Yes, I know, I know. Renee: Your honor, excuse us just for a moment. Renee stands next to Nigel. Rae: Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes -- Renee: Well? Rae: I know. No -- Nigel: Did you get through to him? Rae: It didn't go quite as well as I had thought. Nigel: Oh, I don't like the sound of that. Rae: I'm sorry. Max: Why don't the two of you just call this off? Rae: Yes. Roxy: No sense getting hitched if you don't have to. Rae: Right. Renee: We have to go through this, don't we? Nigel: Indeed. Renee: We're going to see it right through to the end. Nigel: Even if it means taking one for the team. Rae: No, no, no, … Listen, … Listen. Are you sure about this? Really? Renee: Absolutely. And if Asa doesn't show up, he's not the man I thought he was. Rae: Right. Okay.
Renee and Nigel position themselves in front of the judge. Al and Marcie are standing in the background watching everything. Al has his arm around Marcie’s shoulders. Judge: Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today -- Judge: Speak now or forever hold your peace. Asa arrives. Asa: Stop the wedding. These two can't get married. Renee turns slowly and faces him. Renee: Why can't we get married? Asa: Because the two of you are not really in love. Renee: No, no, no, no, no. Let’s hear the real reason. Could it be possibly that you love us and miss us? Asa: Don't be ridiculous, woman. Nigel: Oh, dear. The judge starts moving toward the door. Renee: Whoa, Judge. You’re not going anywhere. Asa: Skedaddle. Renee: No, judge -- I am going to marry Nigel immediately unless you apologize to him for the way you treated him and ask him nicely to come home. Asa: Forget it. Renee: Judge, marry us. Asa: Not a word. Renee: Yes? Roxy: Come on. We're all waiting. Asa: What Renee said. Nigel: I accept your apology, sir. Asa: Yeah. Nigel: But I won't be coming home with you. Asa: What? Nigel: Not unless you admit to Miss Divine that you're still in love with her and that you always will be. Asa: Over my dead body. Renee: You can admit your feelings for Nigel, but not for me? Asa: Because 50 bucks says that you are the brains behind this little scam. Renee: And what if I was? I thought you of all people would appreciate that. I thought as much. Marcie: (smiles and sighs) They're totally in love. Nigel: Please, sir, I beg you -- I'd really like to come home. Now, tell Miss Divine that you don't want to marry anyone else. Asa: She knows. Roxy: He said tell her. Renee: No, no, no. It's okay, Roxy. If he can't say it -- Judge: People! Max: Roxy, and … Nigel: Shhhhh. Al: Shut up! Nigel: Now, tell her you love her and you always will. Asa: I'll do you one better, Nigel. May I have your hand? Renee Divine, will you – The scene shifts immediately to Asa’s living room. He is standing behind Renee with his arms aligned with hers as she swings a golf club. Renee: Will I what? This is not exactly a marriage proposal. Asa: Just stop talking and concentrate. Nigel: (moves the cup so the ball goes in) Brilliantly done, madam. No, absolutely brilliant. Renee: Whoo! Whoo!
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