[♪♪♪]
[Man]: Mandy, will you marry me?
[Woman chuckles]
No, no.
When I met you... No. That's not right.
From the moment I... saw...
Jason!
Relax.
How can I relax, Ellie? What if she says, no?
She's not going to say no!
How do you know that, Ellie?
Because she told me.
When?
The night that she met you.
All right.
[Knocking]
That's her. Go.
Uh...
Okay.
Thank you, Ellie.
Of course! Go!
Hey...
What is going on, Ellie?
You said we were going to my birthday dinner,
so I put a dress and lipstick and everything,
and then you drag me over here?
Wait!
What is the emergency?
Uh... it's hard to explain.
You just... You have to see for yourself.
Ellie, what are you talking about?
Hi.
Mandy...
From the moment that we met...
I knew.
I knew that you were the one for me...
And that I want to spend every day...
The rest of my life with you.
Will you marry me?
Yes!
Yes! Yes!
Okay, everybody can come out now!
[Cheering]
You guys!
Daddy, what...
I'm so happy for you!
Congratulations, sweetheart.
Thank you so much.
Hey!
I'm so happy for you.
Of course, you did this for us,
and of course, it's incredible.
I had no idea where to begin. I mean...
Forget about interior design, Ellie.
Your exterior design is spectacular.
Well, only the best for my sister,
and now, my brother.
Isn't it beautiful?
It's perfect.
I've got a wedding to plan.
I don't know how to plan anything.
I don't even know where to start.
Ellie, you have to help me!
Of course, i will help you.
We have a wedding to plan.
Let me see that ring!
Oh, my gosh!
You really went all out for her.
Oh, she was so excited.
You got it on video, right? Please...
Oh...
I perform my duties, yes.
Thank you.
Tonight's a night she'll remember forever.
It's great.
I'm just glad you don't need a big production like this.
What we have is perfect.
[Group laughing]
[Mandy]: Right?
Oh, looks stunning!
I know!
Oh, my goodness!
[Woman]: It's wonderful.
How's my bow?
It's good. Really good, dad.
You're a terrible liar, Ellie...
Which means I raised you right.
Yay for me!
You know, your sister really should be helping us
wrap the gifts for the bridal party.
It is her wedding.
She had a meeting today,
so I don't mind.
It's what a big sister does.
It's also what a mother does.
You've been always that kind of figure to her.
I got two more years with mom than Mandy did.
She would've wanted me looking out for her.
What she wanted was for you two to be happy.
And we are!
Look at us.
I'm on the fast track to run k. Lane interior design
someday.
Mandy's getting married.
I'm going strong with Alec.
You know, Ellie, you get one great love in your life.
Your mother was mine.
Jason is Mandy's.
Is Alec yours?
I guess time will tell.
Hand me the tape.
Ugh... okay.
Three and a half miles.
That's all I have time for today, babe.
Good.
Uh, so, yeah,
I've got an meeting tomorrow morning,
and I know you have to finish the condo remodel
before you leave,
so we could do dinner Thursday night? Friday?
Thursday night.
We leave Friday morning.
Do you need a ride to the airport?
I can pick you up on my way to work.
Thank you!
My dad actually got us a car service.
Wow!
Really going all out for this wedding.
My dad did the same thing when my sister got married.
If you ask me,
that is an insane amount of money
to spend on one day.
Well, you hire a really good photographer.
That way, you don't forget.
You know, I could renovate
an entire 3,000-square-foot house
for the price of Mandy's wedding.
Yes, but you're really good at what you do.
You're good at what you do.
Planning, organizing...
I bet you right now, you are mentally packing.
Yeah?
I am!
I'm so predictable.
I was actually trying to decide
if five bathing suits was enough,
or if I was supposed
to go home, shower off, and head to the mall.
You're going for one week.
Yeah, but it's Mexico.
In acapulco, bathing suits are business casual.
I really wish you were coming,
then we wouldn't have to try and figure out
when we could see each other.
I know.
We're both so busy.
I'm bidding on two new projects,
so I couldn't get away even if I wanted to.
Plus, you're going to be so preoccupied
taking care of Mandy.
Hey, you can't say bad things about my sister.
Only I can say bad things about my sister.
She's just lucky
that you're such an exceptional person.
That's all I'm saying.
Oh... gosh, we're so sweaty.
I can't be bothered with that right now.
I have to send you off desperately loving me...
Especially since he's going to be there
and I'm not.
Hey.
You have nothing to worry about.
He is my past. You are my present.
That's what I like to hear,
but hey, just for fun,
can you tell me that he was, like, super awful?
[Laughs]
He was the worst, wasn't he?
-He was bad. -Yeah.
-Awful. -Okay, good.
Big step up, right?
[Ellie]: Alrighty.
So...
Here is your checklist
for everything that you need to bring to Mexico.
Right here, I have a list of all expenses paid...
[Phone vibrates]
And all the balances still owed,
converted into American dollars.
You have to make sure
that you have enough checks for all of your vendors.
You're listening, right?
Yes, yes, Ellie, I'm listening.
Okay, it's just... We leave in two days.
I want to make sure you have everything.
Oh, you have to call Tara,
the event coordinator at the resort,
'cause she needs a confirmation on food, flowers, and music.
I sent you a list of questions.
I forwarded that to you. You got it, right?
Yeah, yeah. I got it.
Okay.
You know, sometimes, I wonder
if this is my dream wedding, or yours.
This is exactly what you wanted,
a simple "thank you" would suffice.
Thank you, Ellie, for planning my wedding,
and for being freakishly organized.
You're welcome.
Ooh. You know...
Maybe you should reconsider planning your own wedding.
You've definitely got a knack for it.
I'm not saying people shouldn't get married.
It's just...
Alec and i don't need a piece of paper
to prove that we're committed.
It's not really his thing, so we're taking things slowly,
and I'm going to be so exhausted with this wedding.
You used to love this wedding stuff.
Remember when we were kids,
we would always play "bride"
with mom's old dress-up clothes?
You would always marry Teddy ruxpin.
Oh, I remember,
and if Teddy ruxpin asked me to marry him today,
I might say yes.
[Laughing]
I seem to recall at one point
it was looking like you might marry...
Mandy.
Don't.
I just want to make sure
everything is okay, Ellie.
Seeing Greg again?
You haven't even spoken since you broke up.
I mean, maid of honor and best man...
It's not like you can avoid him the whole week.
I know,
but I will certainly try my hardest.
You have to pick one.
Okay. Um...
[Grandma]: Here's my bag.
[Dad]: Nothing?
No, she hasn't answered. Again.
You know your sister...
She's probably scrambling around,
still packing.
She's not like you.
Ellie was packed three weeks ago.
Have you tried Jason's phone?
Twice. He's not answering either.
Well, is there anyone else you want to contact?
Another person in the bridal party, perhaps,
and see if he's heard from Jason?
Are you seriously asking me what I think you're asking me?
He's asking you to call Greg.
Yes, no, thank you, i got that, and no.
I don't need to call anyone else.
Maybe it's time
you let this anger toward Greg go, Ellie.
I have.
I'm totally over it.
We just... We had a plan.
He made a choice. That choice wasn't me.
So if he expects us to be all Kumbaya,
let's be friends again...
Sounds like she's over it.
Look, I'm going to keep the peace for Mandy
because I want this wedding
to have as little drama as possible.
No glitches.
Oh!
Change of plans.
We're going straight to the airport.
No stops.
Mandy had an issue with work.
They're taking the noon flight.
I guess that explains
why we haven't heard from her?
Okay, so one glitch.
[Mexican music playing]
[Ellie]: Whew!
Okay.
-We're here! -Where is the shuttle?
Oh, perfect, that's it.
Um, okay, do we have everybody?
Everybody but your sister.
Stop with that?
I got a car service for her!
Okay, so, the shuttle is here.
If you guys want to start loading up,
we'll head to the resort.
I know you want it to be special for her.
She's going to be here in a few hours, okay?
Okay.
I can't believe your sister isn't here
to take it all in with us.
Yeah, but there's so much more to take in at the hotel.
You guys are going to love it.
I know.
My best friend getting married
in my hometown.
It's like a dream.
Okay. I'll see you guys over there.
Whew!
Thankfully, I practically planned this whole thing,
so hopefully, i can hold down the fort
until Mandy gets here.
You'd tell me if something was wrong, right?
Of course.
I just want to see both my granddaughters
walk down the aisle.
I'm not getting any younger, you know?
And yet, you somehow look better than I do.
How's that?
You're deflecting.
Whenever I bring up marriage, you deflect.
I do not deflect.
I left my bag!
I'll be right back. Go to the shuttle.
Deflecting!
I'm not deflecting!
Gracias.
Oh!
Ellie.
Hey... Greg.
Hi.
I'm glad that your flight wasn't delayed.
Yeah.
I mean, we knew we'd see each other here, right?
You're the maid of honor. I'm the best man.
We introduced them to each other.
It's just...
Long time.
Yeah, it's been... Like about two years.
So...
How have you been?
Uh, good! Great!
Life, family, work...
Lot better than I ever could've imagined.
Good! Yeah, yeah, me too.
Really, really great,
and hey, I'm not surprised.
I mean...
I'm glad you found what you were looking for in L.A.
Well, my life was always in L.A.,
and, incidentally, so was yours,
until one day, it just... Kind of wasn't anymore.
Yeah, well,
when you're recruited
by the one of the most prestigious criminal law firms
in Atlanta,
you go.
Oh, when the most prominent interior designer
wants to mentor you,
you stay put.
Never turn down a career-making opportunity,
right?
Right, yeah, I think that's good advice.
Um, they're actually waiting for us in the shuttle,
so should we walk?
Yeah, sure.
Okay, um...
So did it?
Did what?
Did it make your career?
You... You haven't heard?
I thought maybe your sister would've told you
since I stayed on Jason's couch
when I was in town looking for a place.
You're back?
Yeah...
Or at least, i will be in a couple weeks.
Another incredible opportunity.
Oh, they just, uh,
they keep falling out of the sky for you, huh?
I need to borrow your lucky penny?
Come on, you don't need it.
I saw your firm featured in architectural digest.
They called you a rising star.
Kay actually let me run point
on the montford hotel remodel,
so it's kind of been a whirlwind.
So, I guess things worked out
the way they were supposed to
for both of us.
And now Jason and Mandy are walking down the aisle,
so...
See, one good thing came out of our...
Out of us.
You know, let's... Let's not do this.
We don't have to rehash the past.
Your life is good. My life is great.
I couldn't agree more.
Okay, so,
we'll just get through this week.
We can coexist,
and then never see each other again.
Sounds like a plan to me.
Perfect. Fine.
Good. After you.
Uh... Yeah, okay.
Dad, can I sit next to gram?
Yeah, of course, honey.
Greg demount!
[Greg]: Grandma Goldie!
You look well.
Me? Look at you!
You look 30, tops.
What's your secret?
Gingko biloba.
Bless you.
It's a supplement.
Still sharp as a tack.
Nothing gets past me.
Never did, never will.
Hello, Greg.
Tom, it's good to see you.
Sorry about your Dodgers.
Not as sorry as I am about your Phillies.
What? What are you talking about?
All we've got to do is win the next... 50 or so games
and we clinch a playoff spot.
Of course!
I apologize for underestimating them.
[Goldie]: You know, Greg,
of all the boys this one has dated,
you were always my favorite.
I'm right here. I can hear you!
Be nice. Alec adores you.
[Goldie]: Alec's her boyfriend.
He's great.
He's actually on his way
to being one of the most in-demand contractors
in L.A. someday.
Wow,
that's quite the press release you've written.
You're a lucky lady.
I am.
Well, he's the lucky one, if you ask me.
[Man]: Hola, acapulco!
[Guests]: Hola, acapulco!
[Cheering, whooping]
[Mexican music playing]
It doesn't feel right,
being here without your sister.
It's her wedding,
and it's a lot for grandma, making this trip.
I don't want her to worry.
Dad, you know how much we had to get done
leaving for a one-week vacation.
With the honeymoon, they'll be here for two.
I guess that's true.
Okay, I'm going to go upstairs.
I will unpack,
and I will go enjoy my time by the pool.
I'll meet you at the pool.
-Okay. Thank you. -Good.
[Elevator bell dings]
[Greg]: Jason, just tell me what is going on.
Jason?
How are you on the phone with Jason right now
when he's supposed to be 35,000 feet in the air?
Greg?
Jason, will you put my sister on, please?
Hi.
[Ellie]: Mandy!
Why are you guys not flying right now?
Okay,
maybe I wasn't completely honest with you this morning.
About what?
Uh, well, there was a little issue,
and we missed our plane...
Both of them.
What's the issue? Are you okay?
We're fine.
We had a fight.
I said some things.
Jason's mad.
It's just, there's so much going on right now.
Ellie, I...
[Ellie]: Mandy ,
you can't let the stress of the wedding get to you.
Just forget about the details.
This is about your marriage.
I'm here to help.
[Mandy]: I know.
We're going to talk,
and we're booking the first flight out
tomorrow morning.
[Door slamming]
What was that?
Uh, nothing.
It's fine. We're fine.
Just tell everyone
there was a problem with Jason's passport,
and we'll see them tomorrow.
You two can cover for us until then?
Please?
We're on it.
Fly safely.
We'll be fine.
Jason!
Tomorrow.
[Mexican music playing]
Incoming!
[Splash]
Aj, you're splashing grandma Goldie!
Sorry!
I'm fine, Jules.
A little water never hurt anybody.
Hi. Are you Ellie?
I am.
Thank goodness!
I've been looking for you everywhere.
I am Javier, the activities coordinator,
and now, it seems
like I am also your wedding planner.
Wait, what happened to Tara?
We've been talking to her for months.
Exactly.
What did happen to Tara?
That's the million-dollar question.
Apparently, she ran off with a guest last night,
and she left everything a mess,
and guess who's got to pick up the pieces?
Javier.
That is awful.
I am so sorry.
No...
"Awful" would be a blessing.
I cannot find a record of anything...
Oh, except for...
This post-it note...
And I already called your sister...
And apparently, she has not checked in yet,
and apparently, we have to...
Place the food order today.
Yes. Okay, um...
I'll go to the food tasting,
and we'll get her on the phone.
Great!
[Ellie]: Mandy, if you don't call me back
within the next 30 minutes,
I'm picking the food myself,
and I don't want to hear any complaints.
Oh, don't worry, Javier. I know what she likes.
I'm on it.
Good, then i won't worry.
You two of you will have to make all the decisions.
Two of who?
[Javier]: Oh, good! You're here.
You know the best man, right? Uh, Greg, is it?
Yeah, we know each other.
Obviously, Jason isn't here,
so Javier got ahold of me.
Greg, go enjoy your vacation.
I can handle this.
Jason needs a voice here, too,
and as his best man, that voice is me.
Fine...
But I'm running point.
You wouldn't have it any other way.
[Ellie]: So...
So...
This is nice of you to do for your sister.
She would do the same for me.
Okay.
So these are the three dishes we offer.
Here, we have...
[Rattles off a complicated Spanish name]
[Rattles off another complex name]
[Speaks Spanish]
Chicken, fish, vegetarian.
Okay, you don't have to eat like a cave man.
I'm supposed to try this, too.
Come on, do people really care
about what they eat at a wedding?
[Ellie]: Of course they do!
[Greg]: Good music, drinks flowing,
fun crowd.
That's what people remember.
If people make an effort to attend,
you have to make it worth their while
with good food.
I couldn't disagree more.
What's the best wedding you've ever been to?
Rick and jilanne's, at the museum.
What'd you eat?
Surf and turf? No...
You don't remember.
I rest my case.
Okay, but I do remember the chicken that we ate
at Tim and Britney's wedding.
Yeah, of course, you do. We all got food poisoning,
and we all got stuck in the E.R.,
hooked up to I.V.S all night.
I can assure you,
we've never had that problem here before.
I think. I hope.
I can check.
It's okay, Javier. We're not worried.
I think we should go with the vegetarian
and the fish.
Mandy likes chicken.
Jason likes fish.
Might I suggest the chicken and the fish,
since they both come with vegetables?
That way, we can all be happy.
Yes, that's fine.
Okay.
Excelente.
So we can move on to the cakes?
Yes.
Yes!
Buenos dias.
Hola!
[Phone rings]
Alec! Hey!
Did you get it?
[Alec]: They said I wasn't the lowest bid,
but I was definitely the most thorough.
See, if I had come to Mexico,
I wouldn't have gotten the renovation.
I'm proud of you.
I do wish you were here.
All of Mandy's friends
were hoping to get to know you a little better.
It's kind of a big deal for our family.
I know, and I'm sorry,
but this is all for us, El,
for our future.
Just because I'm not big into the whole marriage frenzy
doesn't mean I don't have plans,
and I gave these new clients your card
for when they're ready with the interior.
I haven't even thought about work.
I'm a little bit worried about my sister, though.
Stop putting everyone else first
and enjoy your vacation.
It's not everyone else. It's my sister.
I know. She's important.
So, have you seen him yet?
Yes, and it was disturbingly awkward,
so we're trying to avoid each other,
which is exactly how I prefer it.
Hey, I'm running late for breakfast.
I'll call you later.
Okay. Bye.
Whoa!
Did you guys close the place down last night?
The dance club was hopping.
All right.
Well, that's just the beginning.
Did you see the activities we had planned for you guys?
Yeah, we got the list in the welcome packet.
Ellie, you went all out.
No, not me. That's the bride and groom,
and tonight's the poolside fiesta.
I think they're teaching us samba or something,
so save your energy.
I've got plenty in reserve.
We haven't samba'd
since our honeymoon six years ago.
That was not pretty.
That's why we're having a lesson.
We got this!
When do Mandy and Jason get in? I want to see the dress!
As far as I know, they're coming in today.
Can I talk to you a minute?
A small issue with the food we picked yesterday.
Nothing more important
than the food you serve at a wedding, right?
Jason left her.
What do you mean, Jason left her?
I don't know. That's what he said.
My sister just hasn't been herself lately.
She's stressed. She's been lashing out at him.
I'm just hoping this'll pass.
They're having a moment due to heightened circumstances.
This is Mandy and Jason we're talking about.
They're perfect for each other.
Well, evidently, not anymore.
What am I supposed to tell my dad
and my grandma?
They're so excited for this wedding.
Look, no one knows those two better than you and me, right?
So maybe we can talk some sense into them.
Together?
Yeah.
I mean, it's worth a shot.
Form a united front,
convince them it'll all be fine once they get down here.
Okay.
Yeah, we can do that for them.
So much for keeping our distance, right?
[Phone rings]
[skype sounds]
[Mandy, on voice chat]: What are you guys doing?
We're here for you.
I can't believe I'm seeing you together.
It's good.
You two need to talk.
No, this isn't about us.
We're... We're here for you guys,
so just tell us what's happening.
[Sighs]
Well, Jason doesn't want to marry me anymore.
That's not what I said.
She was being nasty,
so I said, if you continue speaking to me like that,
I'm walking away.
Okay, Mandy, we talked about this.
You can't let the stress take over.
[Mandy]: Well, then,
Jason left without so much as a word
when we were supposed to be on our way to the airport.
Okay. So, it sounds like you guys are having
a little communication issue.
Yes, she needs to communicate better.
All right, well, that's not good,
but Jason, you can't just walk out when you're angry.
It's really important
that you stay and you talk things through,
especially when you guys are making a decision
that affects the both of you, and your future.
You're in this together.
She's right, Jay,
but remember, communication works two ways.
It's important to listen as much as speak,
so just be sure to tell Mandy
the reason why you left without discussing things,
so she understands that sometimes,
it's as much for her as it is for you.
So when you walk out on someone,
you're doing them a favor?
Is that what you're saying, Greg?
That's the best advice that you could give them?
[Greg]: Things aren't always as they appear, Ellie.
[Ellie]: They're exactly as they appear.
You...
He left.
Okay.
Let's just get it all out on the table
what this is really about.
No, this has nothing to do with the fact
that you accepted a job in another state
without even discussing it with me,
and then you left.
Maybe I didn't want you
to have to make a choice
between your career and our relationship.
So you broke my heart as a favor to me?
You have to look at both sides of the coin, Ellie.
Everyone was going to have to sacrifice.
I just didn't want to place it all on your shoulders.
Oh, that's beautiful, Greg.
They really should write love songs about you.
And yet, you got angry at me
without letting me explain,
so maybe try practicing what you preach.
Whatever.
Okay, the point is...
Guys?
Hey...
You guys there?
[Ellie]: Hello?
Great, well, that went well.
Yeah, you, too. I admire your technique.
Your sister's missing all her own wedding festivities.
She was so excited about this party.
I know, but what can they do?
Is there something else going on, Ellie?
No, gram.
You know how international travel is.
No passport, no trip.
Well, I just hope it comes in time for the reception.
They paid for a rush.
[Drumming]
[Guests cheering]
[Mariachi music playing]
[Music finishes with a flourish]
Whoo!
Buenas noches, everybody!
Some of you already might know me.
I am Javier.
Last night, i was the dj at the disco,
and today, I'm going to teach you how to bailar ...
To dance.
El jarabe tapatio is the Mexican hat dance,
which is the official dance of Mexico,
and I will need two volunteers for this.
Don't be shy.
Dancing is about feeling, not about how you look.
How about you, sir?
In the pink shirt? Greg?
Yes, come on up.
And... you!
Come on and join us.
Yes, up on the stage.
A round of applause for our volunteers.
[Applause]
Okay, perfect... Uh, no.
Switch places.
Now... Si .
Now, come together as one.
You do not need to speak,
because dance is a language internacional .
El jarabe tapatio
is the dance of a man's courtship of a woman.
It is romance.
Si?
First, the man invites his partner in for courtship,
but she rebuffs his advances!
Por favor.
[Mariachi music playing]
So, he courts.
She rebuffs.
Court. Rebuff.
Gracias. Now you try.
Don't step on my feet.
I did that once.
Rebuff. I am rebuffing.
I am courting.
All the way rebuffing.
I am courting. I am still courting.
More courting!
Come on!
Very nice.
All right, no more courting.
[Applause]
As we dance,
you get closer together
as you follow these steps,
and he becomes irresistible, this man. Si?
She cannot fight any longer...
And love wins.
Por favor.
[Applause]
Okay, your turn. El sombrero y El sarape.
All right.
Thank you, Javier. Thank you.
Now you try.
I am definitely ready.
[Javier]: Very good. Are you ready?
Oh, gosh...
I don't think you are.
Um... all right!
Ha!
Oh!
[♪♪♪]
Oh, don't kick me in the head.
Aah!
Hey!
[Applause]
El amor siempre gana.
Translation... Love always wins.
[♪♪♪]
I can never get aj to leave anywhere.
He just talks and talks.
Alec says the same thing about me.
Yeah. Thank you.
I know! I wish he was here.
I was looking forward to spending more time with him.
Spending more time with who?
Ellie's boyfriend, the elusive Alec.
We've only met him one time in the year they've been dating.
[Ellie]: Yeah, but he's really busy.
It's hard for him to get away.
Even for your sister's wedding?
Not if he's going to become
the hottest contractor in Los Angeles.
Wait, how do you know that?
If you ask Ellie about him, she'll give you his resume.
Well, I'm really proud of him,
and I like to acknowledge his accomplishments.
He does the same with me.
No, that's, that's good.
That's... No crime in that.
I just...
I don't know. I wonder about him.
What do you wonder, Greg?
Alrighty!
We'll see you guys at golf tomorrow.
Good night.
I'm not trying to be rude, Ellie.
Everyone knows your family is everything to you,
especially your sister,
and he's not here.
We're not doing this.
I mean, if I had missed something this crucial
when we were together...
Why do you care?
Contrary to what you may think,
I want you to be happy.
Well, I am happy.
Okay, great. I'm glad.
I'm just surprised
you're so okay with him not being here.
Well, neither are the bride and groom,
and they're not answering any of my calls,
so, really, I have a bigger absence to deal with.
Well, they're not answering my calls either.
This is not normal.
Normal?
You want to talk normal?
My sister's not here.
My boyfriend's not here.
I'm lying to my family,
and the only person i can talk to
about any of this
is you.
None of this is normal.
[Javier]: Hello, everybody!
It's me again, Javier,
directing the activities.
So, the hosts, who are yet to arrive,
sent me the list for your foursomes today.
So I have put names
on each one of these golf carts,
and golf clubs behind them.
So have fun,
and may you all golf like the golfer Jack nicklaus.
-Javier? - Si?
You spoke to them? The bride and groom?
Ah, well, yes, i got the e-mail.
And?
What did they say? Are they on their way?
This information, i do not have.
I'm merely the messenger. Stop. Don't shoot.
Enjoy!
Thank you, Javier.
Sure!
Well, I guess that's something,
that they want us to keep on schedule.
I just wish they'd talk to us.
They made us a pair?
You're riding with aj I'm riding with Jules.
Jules, you're riding with me.
Okay.
What's up?
Nothing.
Seriously, Ellie, i don't understand
why your sister isn't answering
any of my texts?
Or my phone calls?
Because it's hard...
Everyone off having their party without them.
Think about how you'd feel, being stranded at home.
I don't know. It feels like something's up.
Jules, nothing is up.
Fine, we'll ride together to avoid interrogation,
but we're not talking.
So I know we're technically not talking right now, but...
But what?
You've lost your swing.
I have not lost my swing.
I happen to have had 90 hours of golf practice
since I last saw you.
Well, you might want to get your money back, then.
I'm sorry, what did you get on that last hole?
I can't really remember.
Uh...
Seven?
An eight. A snowman.
I, however, got a three.
So, if you want any tips, Mr. eight strokes per hole,
I'll figure out an appropriate fee.
[Text chimes]
It's Mandy.
"Got your messages.
We're talking things through, dot, dot, dot.
Please continue to hold down fort one more day."
Okay. Well, that's something...
Although this fort is on shaky ground.
People aren't going to buy this forever.
I mean, it's just a little bit longer,
and I don't want to upset my family,
especially if this is the only wedding
they're getting.
What do you mean?
Well, Alec and i aren't entirely sure
the whole marriage thing is for us.
We don't need a piece of paper.
Okay, who are you,
and what have you done with Ellie?
What? It's hard for him.
His mom was married four times
to four terrible guys.
It would sour anyone on the institution.
I'm not talking about anyone. I'm talking about you.
I mean, you used to love this stuff.
Okay, we're not having this conversation.
Hey, listen,
I'm.... sorry
if I overstepped things last night.
Wait, was that an apology?
I'm not really sure i heard that correctly.
Yes, you heard that right.
I was inappropriate.
I don't know, I was...
I was having a great time with your family,
and you know what i was remembering?
I was remembering me missing easter dinner
with grandma Goldie.
Do you remember how furious everybody was?
Because you forgot the Turkey.
We had no main dish.
I brought cheeseburgers after I finished trial prep.
Yeah, at midnight.
They were doubles.
Everybody loved them. I was forgiven on the spot.
Listen, whatever...
You know, whatever's happened between you and me,
your family has always meant a lot to me.
I know.
Work's important,
but life's all about sharing these milestones
with each other.
I know that, too.
All right.
Ellie!
Ah...
Honey, can you ask your sister
to call grandma?
She's growing more concerned at every moment,
and I don't know how to appease her.
Of course...
Unless she's on a plane right now.
But you're not sure that she is?
I will call her.
They're missing everything!
Yeah, she's really bummed about that.
She really wishes she could be here.
Well, she needs to tell me that herself.
I am not convinced.
Oh! This could be Mandy.
Hello?
Javier! Yes.
Oh, okay. Uh...
Yeah, I will be right there.
Bye.
I've got to go. Flowers!
Wedding decisions
that can't wait for Mandy to get here.
You know what? I'll come with you.
Jason needs to be represented, too...
Florally.
Okay, these are the two options we offer.
One big table.
Which arrangement will it be?
Mandy would like the ones on the right.
Jason would like the one on the left.
Yeah, but she loves oleanders.
He likes orange.
-Orange? -Orange.
Listen...
I've been a wedding planner for 72 hours,
and I don't know much about flowers
except that when my girlfriend gets mad at me,
flowers make her un-mad,
so what do you say we combine them together?
No more fighting...
At all...
Ever again.
That...
That seems fine.
Greg?
Yeah, great idea, Javier. Thanks.
Thanks, Javier.
Great.
I'm getting good at this.
I don't understand the radio silence.
We're just trying to help them.
It's not that surprising.
By trying to help them, we dredged up our past.
Yeah, it's not my intention.
Mine either.
You know, I just wanted to come to Mexico,
have a really nice vacation,
watch my sister walk down the aisle,
have a few dozen margaritas.
Is that so hard to ask for?
It would seem so, yes.
You want to go hide?
More than anything.
Okay.
I missed the beach when I was in Atlanta.
This is my thinking spot.
Oh?
Yesterday, I was here for, like, an hour...
Thinking.
Okay... About what?
Life... love...
The pursuit of happiness.
Oh, right. So nothing too deep.
Did you happen to find...
[Phone rings]
Mandy!
Please tell me you're at the airport.
We're not coming, Ellie.
Wait, wait. Stop, stop.
What are you talking about?
The wedding's off.
I need you to tell everyone.
[Greg]: I can't believe they would call it off.
What is happening?
She's just not thinking things through.
I'm not doing it.
I'm not going to try and fix this,
and I'm not dropping the bomb for them.
Okay.
Our whole lives,
I've always picked up the pieces for her.
I'm always cleaning up her mess.
I practically planned her entire wedding.
I made it so easy for her to be just so irresponsible.
Why?
Why what?
Why do you always keep
picking up the pieces for her?
You don't think she can handle her own life?
Because she's my sister.
I think it's more than that...
And look, I'm not saying you're doing this,
but this wedding...
This is like what you always used to talk about,
getting married by the beach,
surrounded by your closest friends and family.
Yeah, because my sister and i had the same vision
of what our perfect wedding would be.
I was just executing it for her.
Okay. I get it.
My whole family has been looking forward to this
for almost a year.
My dad was so excited to walk her down the aisle.
I'm not going to be destroying this for them.
I mean, I may have been the cause of this monster,
but I don't have to enable it.
Yeah, but people came all this way.
They spent money. They took time off work.
That is true,
but this is Jason and Mandy's mess.
If they're not coming, they should tell everyone.
Well, you can't hide forever.
When we see someone, they're going to ask.
Well, I don't plan on seeing anyone.
I'm running away.
You're running away?
Mm-hmm, at least for a couple hours.
I haven't been into town yet.
I haven't been into town either.
Oh, wow!
This place is great!
Oh...
Whoa! Hello!
Oh, Mandy would have loved this.
Oh, yeah, you kidding me?
You remember the night
we introduced them to each other?
Yes!
You threw me a birthday party,
and your power went out.
Mandy and I had to go to the 99-cent store
and buy, like, a hundred candles
for, like, 20 bucks.
Yeah, my place never looked better.
Candlelight hides all the dirt.
It really did look like a movie.
It was beautiful.
Then, after everybody left,
we went out to the deck, in beautiful candlelight,
and just talked about our future.
What is it about the flickering lights
that just makes everything seem so much more perfect?
There's something to be said about ambience.
Um...
Si! Si.
Oh, I see.
So you ran away so you could shop, huh?
You know what? I know just what you need.
Yes.
Here you go.
Thank you.
We were going to have it all back then, huh?
Yeah.
You were going to defend the wrongfully accused,
and I was going to decorate their houses
once they were free.
It seems like a lifetime ago.
Yeah.
The future seemed so simple and perfect, and...
Then it all kind of changed.
It was really hard for me, the breakup,
and Mandy was just kind of there
to help me put myself back together.
Yeah, it was hard...
You know...
I accepted the job without talking to you
because...
I wouldn't have been able to live with myself
if you'd chosen to come with me over your own opportunity.
I might have.
I know,
and you probably wouldn't be where you are today
if you had.
You put me first, in case I didn't.
I am...
You know what? I am starving.
Me too.
Why did we decide to run away before dinner?
I don't know.
Want to go back to the resort?
No, not even a little bit.
Okay.
[Ellie]: I don't know if they'll let you.
[Greg]: Well, I'm going to try anyways.
[Ellie]: Oh, I may never go back.
I think I'm just going to sit here
and eat mini tacos for the rest of my days.
Yeah, you could do a whole lot worse in life.
Mm, so good.
[Band begins to play]
[Mariachi music playing]
Do you hear that?
I can't hear past the sound of my chewing.
They're playing our song.
Mm...
Guns n' roses, "sweet child of mine"?
No, not our old song. Our new song.
Listen.
"El jarabe tapatio."
Yes!
None other than. Shall we?
No! I don't remember it now!
Come on!
Listen, it'll come back to you just like this.
Like riding a bike.
Do you remember what happened the last time I rode a bike?
Then we must find you a much safer activity.
We must... Bailar .
-No! -Yes!
Oh, yeah!
My courtship shall begin in three seconds.
Oh.
Are you ready?
I'm not ready!
With the help of these gentlemen,
in three, two, one...
And I am courting,
and I'm courting.
And I rebuff!
Rebuffing!
But I continue and persist to court.
No, thank you.
And I rebuff you! No thank you, sir!
Am I doing any better?
At all?
Maybe a little bit better.
Okay, wait, wait, hold on a second.
The hat!
Oh, yeah!
Here comes the hat.
Oh, the hat!
Ha!
Oh! Oh, yes.
I forgot that one.
No, no, that's my move! You can't take my move!
No, I don't remember! What was my move?
-Your move was the girlie one. -Oh, yes!
Okay, yes.
[Laughs]
I have got to be getting more irresistible.
You cannot resist me, no?
It is almost futile.
Oh!
Ooh!
El amor siempre gana.
Love always wins.
We are not getting any better at this,
are we?
No, actually, i think we are regressing.
Gracias.
Okay, so,
maybe dancing with the stars isn't in our future.
[Laughs]
Well, there is one small problem.
What's that?
Other than the fact that I can't dance?
You're not a star.
[Laughing]
Right. I always forget that part.
[Phone chimes]
I'll handle it.
Grab it. I'll pay the bill.
Thank you.
Alec?
Finally, Ellie.
I've been trying to reach you all night.
Sorry, there was just a band.
It was really loud, so I couldn't hear my phone.
Okay, so tell me
why I ran into your sister at the grocery store today,
and she told me the wedding had been canceled?
Well, we heard they were having an issue,
so we were just trying to patch things up from afar.
Who's we?
You and your dad?
Well... You know, everyone.
Interesting,
because when i couldn't get ahold of you,
I called your dad,
and he seems to think that they're not there
because Jason lost his passport.
So I'm going to ask again.
Who is "we"?
He's the best man, Alec, and... we just...
We wanted to keep things quiet.
We didn't want to upset everyone,
and then my grandmother...
It's completely innocent.
Then why try to hide it from me?
You're right.
It's stupid.
I just didn't want you to get the wrong idea.
It's too late for that.
Well, we were planning
on telling everyone the truth in the morning,
so I imagine we'll all head home soon after that.
And then you're never going to see him again?
Is that what you're saying?
Yes, yes, that is what I'm saying.
All right, call me tomorrow.
Alec?
Everything okay?
Yeah, it's... fine.
[Phone rings]
Oh.
Hey, dad?
Whoa! Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Calm down.
Okay. Okay, I'll be right there.
It's grandma Goldie.
Gram?
Ellie belle?
Are you okay?
Thomas, be a dear,
and go get me some tea...
Sure.
And... a juice.
All right.
And two carne asada tacos with extra pico de gallo.
I should've insisted they get married in L.A.,
then none of this would be happening.
I'll be okay.
[Door opens, then shuts]
All right.
Now, tell me, you two,
what is going on with your sister?
Grandma, you're faking?
Well, maybe my blood sugar dropped a little,
but that's what happens
when you have two rum-a-lum-a-ding-dong cocktails
before breakfast,
but I'm fine.
Why pretend, then?
I needed to have your defenses down
so you'd tell me the truth.
Why are they not here?
You're nothing if not effective, Goldie.
I've missed you.
Oh, the feeling is quite mutual, Gregory.
Well?
You know Mandy doesn't deal with stress very well,
and I could only take so much of the pressure off of her.
Your sister does not have the sense of obligation you do.
She's always been taken care of.
I'm sure it never even crossed her mind
to feel badly
that all these people came here for her.
Uh... No, she has not mentioned that.
[Chuckles]
But you...
You always make things better for everyone else.
That's what i keep telling her.
Let your sister handle her own life,
and you focus on yours.
Just make sure
you don't let any past disappointments
dictate future decisions.
The past is not prologue.
Sometimes, it's just a matter of timing.
Gram...
May we help you out of bed?
No.
My tacos are coming.
I wish you'd told me about Mandy and Jason earlier.
Maybe I could've helped.
We just didn't want to trouble anyone with it.
You've shouldered the weight of this family long enough.
I shouldn't have let you take it on,
and I'm sorry.
It's what you do for the people you love, right?
I'm going to talk to them, see if I can fix this.
Hopefully, they listen to you.
They're meant for each other.
And everybody knows it except them.
It's weird how two people cannot see
what is so obvious to everyone else.
[Phone chimes]
Good morning.
Hey, I hope i didn't wake you.
Hey, guys, can you move this real quick?
I was just calling to see
what time you think you'll be in today.
I can pick you up at the airport,
take a few days off.
We can go up the coast.
[Ellie]: That's okay, Alec.
Actually, my dad is on the case now,
so we're not going to call it a day just yet.
He thinks he can patch the rift.
Ugh, weddings. They complicate everything.
Well, I mean,
it's not the wedding that's the problem.
So you're saying it's your sister?
No! I didn't...
That's not what I said.
It's just... circumstance.
Yeah, that she created.
I'm not trying to bash her, but this is what she does.
Okay, well, she is my sister,
so I suggest you be really careful
about what you say next.
All this back and forth. I mean...
It's crazy-making, El.
The wedding's on. The wedding's off.
They love each other. They're not talking.
Seriously, if she were my sister,
I would be on the first flight out of there.
Right, but you didn't even come down here,
so you couldn't do that if you wanted to.
You are upset that I'm not there.
Yes!
And you're going to wait and see what happens
just to punish me?
No, no...
I'm upset, but I'm not petty, Alec.
But once again, your sister comes first,
and I'm the runner-up.
You wanted to drive up the coast?
So you could've taken the weekend,
but you didn't want to come down to Mexico
because you just don't like my sister.
That's not what I said, Ellie.
No, no, actually, you didn't have to,
because you've said it a million times before.
I just didn't realize it.
Look, Mandy may not be perfect, but she is my family, Alec,
and we're a package deal.
Ellie...
[Call disconnects]
Hey, guys.
Grandma Goldie.
Oh, my favorite boy.
So I want to thank you all for being here,
and I promise, their arrival is imminent.
Meanwhile, we want you all to enjoy yourselves.
We've got a lot of great food here,
so...
Just enjoy the day.
Nothing.
I've heard nothing.
Trying to steal my secret spot?
You have to bring down your "do not disturb" sign,
or else it's up for grabs.
You okay?
Just needed some alone time.
You upset about the wedding,
or lack thereof?
Actually, this one's on Alec.
I get that my sister's not easy,
but you love me, you have to love my family.
That's not negotiable.
Very first thing i learned about you.
So...
You're not blissfully happy?
Sometimes, I think I could be.
I tried to tell myself the same thing
when I was in Atlanta,
but I was looking for something
to bring me back to L.A.
From almost from the minute i got there.
I had a lot of regrets.
Hindsight, you know?
Look...
I don't know Alec at all,
and I'm not judging him...
But it seems to me
that some people are against marriage
because it affords them
an uncomplicated, easy out from the relationship...
Maybe that's what you want.
You know, before i got the job offer...
I was going to ask you to marry me.
I know.
I was going to say yes.
[Javier]: All right, everybody...
-Anything? -No.
Hey, gram.
Here. Pick this card.
Maybe it'll bring me some luck.
Grand prize is scuba lessons.
Oh, my goodness.
What are you going to do with scuba lessons?
Sell them!
See that kid over there?
Keeps winning.
He is my Nemesis. I will beat him.
B-9.
As in, the doctor called and said the problem was benign.
Whew, what a relief.
[Sighs]
So, how was the rest of the barbecue?
I left because it was too breezy for me.
I think everybody enjoyed it.
And you?
Any word on your sister?
Gram, I already told you.
Dad is on it.
I'll believe dad is on it
when I see Mandy and Jason show up.
[Javier]: I should-a had a b-8.
B-8.
Whoo!
Have that one.
You know, I was thinking about this yesterday.
I never saw two people more right for each other.
I know, those two fit like a glove.
If only they would just communicate better.
Well, actually, I was talking about you and Greg.
[Javier]: Clickety-click! O-66!
Greg and I actually are not anything
because I'm with Alec now.
I know. That's the problem.
Gram...
[Javier]: Oh, are these two ducks?
I-22. Quack quack.
I-22.
You used to be such a romantic.
You loved "happily ever after,"
and weddings weren't ever a "maybe, someday" for you.
It's hard making those big plans.
Thank you.
I don't really think i can see a forever anymore.
Well, maybe the institution of marriage
isn't the issue.
Maybe it's marriage with Alec that's giving you pause.
[Javier, singing]: Will you still need me?
Will you still feed me,
when I'm o-64?
O-64.
Bingo!
We have a winner!
Again?
Yes!
[Goldie]: Look at his smug little face.
Gram... [Laughs]
[Knocking]
Ellie, it's your dad!
I'm coming!
Ah, you're here. I've been calling.
Hey, guys, we'll see you down at the beach.
Yes, I believe
that Jason's new passport is arriving today.
You don't have to lay it on so thick.
We'll find out soon enough if they're actually coming.
I know, but in the meantime,
we need to keep the trains running,
and I don't want any of our guests
to think that we dragged them all the way here
for nothing.
No, I know what you mean.
What can I do to help?
I need you to come down to the beach right now
for the rehearsal.
Why are we having a rehearsal?
We're not sure we're having a wedding!
Well, I had a long conversation
with Mandy and Jason last night, together.
Communication lines are up and running.
It went well.
Are they on their way?
Well, I booked them new tickets,
so that's something,
and I really hope they're using them.
So do I.
Yeah, so, please,
come down to the beach.
Somebody needs to know what to do tomorrow.
Okay, um...
I'm going to get ready.
All right.
Okay.
[Javier]: Oh, good!
Sorry.
No, no worries. The maid of honor's here.
So we're all here and accounted for...
Except for the two most important people,
but all will be well.
I've seen it all, no worries...
Well, except for this.
Uh, you'll be the groom,
you'll be the bride,
and everybody, take your seat.
Groom's side and bride's side,
and stand right here.
Now, you're going to help me just for the rehearsal,
and then you can update them tomorrow, yes?
I sent Tara everything a couple weeks ago,
the verses, the vows...
You have all that, right?
Tara's office is like a hurricane after two tornados,
but I did send your sister an email,
and she sent me the plan back to me,
so... good?
Um...
That's actually really good news.
I've upgraded to the level of cautiously optimistic.
Okay, so we may continue?
Cue music! Come with me.
[Pachelbel's "canon in d" plays]
Thank you. Come on, come on, come on.
You take this.
I'm your father.
We walk down the aisle.
Now, we can go a little faster.
Just make sure that your sister goes slowly
so everybody can take in her beauty.
-Yes? -Yes.
Si. Okay.
Now stand. Then I...
No.
Switch. Switch places.
You here, you there. Bride... Si.
No.
Hold hands, hold hands.
So romantic...
And then we move on to...
"All things are possible when love is present.
Neither conflict,
nor strife, nor distance,
can ever destroy true love.
El amor siempre gana.
Love always wins."
Then comes a song, a poem, another song,
another poem, a reading,
a third poem,
and we speak of the traditions of marriage,
blah, blah, blah, blah, etc.
Then vows,
and we pledge our love to each other...
And we kiss.
There.
Si.
No, not you two!
The bride and the groom, tomorrow...
And we pronounce they're husband and wife...
And then we all go to have a great time!
So this concludes our rehearsal.
Thank you!
Thank you very much.
'Kay.
All right.
[Applause]
[Ellie]: Thank you, guys.
I got this.
Tara? Tara who?
[Ellie]: Gracias.
[Phone chimes]
That was a lovely wedding today.
You mean rehearsal
for the actual wedding taking place tomorrow,
we hope.
I'm not going to beat around the bush with you, Ellie.
Why start now?
You've been ignoring Alec's calls.
Yes.
Why?
I don't know how I feel anymore.
Because of Greg?
No...
Because of Alec.
I just... don't really feel
like we have the same priorities.
Oh, Ellie,
your one great love can break through conflicting priorities.
But how do you know?
How do you know it's your one, great love,
or if it's right?
Because I thought I knew that with Greg,
and look at how that turned out.
Here's how I knew with your grandfather.
The thought of life with him seemed perfect.
The thought of life without him was unbearable.
That's how you know.
Well, we've got to get ready for the rehearsal dinner,
and god willing, your sister will be there, too.
I've got your favorite one here.
Sorry, gram. Have to borrow dad for a sec.
Okay.
What's up?
They're asking how long we want to wait.
According to the website,
the plane landed three hours ago.
They've done this twice already.
You tried your hardest, but they're not coming.
I think you might be right.
I texted and phoned a dozen times,
and still no response.
We have to tell our guests the truth.
The wedding is off.
You don't have to do this. I'll do it.
No. No, no, no.
It's okay.
Greg and I have been the ones hiding things from everyone.
It's time for us to come clean.
[Whispers]
I did my best.
[Clinks glass]
Hello, everybody!
If you could please take your seats...
So, um...
We just...
My family and Jason's family
really want us to thank you all
for being here,
and being such good sports about everything,
um, you know,
without the guests of honor actually.... being here.
[Greg]: Mandy and Jason...
Really appreciate you all making the trip
to come down, to celebrate them...
Um...
And...
You know what? If they were here right now,
I feel like
what they would want to say is...
[Javier]: They would say...
Surprise!
Hi!
[Javier]: I found your bride and groom.
Daddy!
Mandy.
[Mandy]: Hello!
Can you believe tomorrow's my wedding day?
Yes, Mandy, I can...
Because Greg and I have spent the better half of this week
entertaining your guests, planning your wedding,
juggling a hundred balls for you.
I'm really sorry I put you through all of this.
I know I don't say it enough,
but I appreciate everything you do for me.
When Jason and I were talking to dad the other night,
I realized some things.
Such as?
Well...
I don't always know how to compromise.
I deal with stress terribly...
I can be irresponsible.
That's it?
What? That's not enough for you?
No, that's plenty.
There's plenty of time for self-reflection later.
[Laughs]
I mean, I'm not completely blameless here.
I think I was using focusing on your life
as a distraction
from what's really happening in mine.
Why? What was really happening in yours?
Alec.
Yeah... About Alec...
You dislike him. I know.
"Dislike" is a strong word.
I can't stand him!
And he doesn't like me either.
Probably because I told him he wasn't good enough for you,
twice.
Mandy!
I know, I know.
I'm trying to learn to think before I speak.
I promise.
One of the lessons from all of this wedding drama.
This feels like heaven.
So, you and Greg seem to be getting along pretty well.
It was pretty intense at first.
Gracias.
Thank you.
But we went through the trenches this week,
so I would say we got past things.
Yay! I was so hoping that this would happen.
It was the golf pairing, right?
Wait, you were hoping what would happen?
You and Greg reuniting at the wedding,
with him being back in L.A. now and all?
We could go on double dates again,
and we can move into the same cul-de-sac
-next to each other... -Mandy...
Like in that old soap opera,
and our kids could grow up together,
and they'd be bffs.
Take it easy.
We are just on speaking terms.
That's it.
Well, it is a big step in the right direction.
[Phone chimes]
"Sitting on the beach by myself.
It's too quiet without you."
Go.
He's all alone down there.
You don't have to take care of me anymore, Ellie.
Go take care of you.
[Ellie]: Look what I found.
What?
Where did you find that?
Okay,
I actually just got it from a bar over there,
but I did put it on Jason and Mandy,
because I figured
it's the least that they could do for us.
Would you do the honors?
Yes, yes, of course. Great idea.
Mandy and Jason do owe us.
[Pops cork]
-Ooh! -All right.
Here we go...
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Uh, do you have a preference?
Uh, no, but I'll take this one.
Okay! Cheers!
Oh, this is cozy! I like it.
I know, right?
Do you like the fire?
-I do! -You do?
-Yeah. -Because I made that fire.
[Ellie]: Oh, really?
And it took me five-and-a-half hours,
so I hope you really, really like it.
How's Mandy?
You know...
She's surprisingly really calm.
It's kind of eerie.
Should we take her to the E.R.?
Maybe.
What about Jason?
Yeah, he's...
He's all kind of easy-going and relaxed.
It's weird.
[Phone chimes]
Sorry, I just can't be bothered right now.
Then don't.
Let's go in the water.
What?
Come on!
No!
No, it's dark,
and there are creepy-crawlies underneath the surface!
No, absolutely not.
What are you talking about? We'll put our feet in.
It's, like, an inch of water.
Do you know what?
I will take an inch of champagne,
but not.. I'm not getting in.
Do you want some?
Yeah, I want some more champagne.
There you go.
Thank you.
No!
We have to... A toast.
Right, right.
To surviving all of this.
Yeah, we made it.
We did!
'Kay, Ellie, I...
I have to say this now,
otherwise the moment's going to pass,
and I refuse to have any more regrets in my life.
I am not sorry they pulled this stunt...
Because it brought us here,
and there is nowhere else I'd rather be right now,
and there's no one else I'd rather be here with.
Greg...
And if I had known then what I know now,
I would've turned it all down,
and I would've put a ring on your finger that day.
I still love you, Ellie.
I never stopped.
Ellie?
Alec?
What are you doing here?
I could ask the same of you.
You know what?
I'm just going to let you guys talk.
I'm sorry.
No.
I'm just going to pretend like I didn't see that,
because I... I get it.
Uh... you get what?
All this wedding business, it's made you realize
how much you do actually want to get married.
I do, but...
You knew that I didn't want to,
and you were willing to put that aside,
because that's how much you love me.
Alec...
No, no, no... You win, Ellie, you win.
If you want a piece of paper, then that is fine.
We'll get a piece of paper...
Because that is how much i love you.
Oh...
Oh, it is...
It is so much more
than a piece of paper, Alec.
It's a commitment that says, "i choose you...
For life."
I know.
You shouldn't have come.
Wait, okay,
first, you're mad at me for not coming,
and now you're upset because I'm here?
I wanted to love you,
and I am so sorry to tell you this.
I just... don't anymore.
Wow, that's not what I was expecting
when I got on a plane with a ring in my pocket
this afternoon.
I don't want to hurt you
'cause I really do care about you so much.
Just not as much as him.
You're a good man,
and you deserve more than this.
Did you ever love me?
I never pretended.
I just thought i could move on...
But I can't.
If that's what you want, Ellie...
[Knocks]
[Door opens]
[Jason]: Ellie?
What's wrong?
Is everything okay with Mandy?
Oh, yeah, yeah. No, everything's fine.
I'm actually looking for Greg.
I thought he was with you.
He was.
It's a long story.
You scared me there for a second.
I thought, you know, maybe Mandy was just, uh...
No! No.
Oh, she's so excited for tomorrow...
And how are you feeling about, you know, things?
I am good.
I think that we figured everything out, yeah.
You think, or you know?
I think I know.
I... I don't know.
I'm just, like, really nervous.
Is that bad?
No, feeling nervous is completely normal.
It just...
It means that it's really important to you.
Okay.
At my parents' wedding,
my dad said he was so nervous
that my mom had to get out of her wedding dress
to go calm him down,
and then she had to go get re-dressed
in this old, beautiful victorian wedding gown
that had, like, a hundred tiny buttons down the back,
so basically,
they were 30 minutes late to their own wedding
because of tiny buttons.
That's true love right there.
Sounds like it.
Oh, by the way,
if you need Mandy tomorrow, her dress has a zipper.
Perfect. Uh, Ellie, thank you...
For everything.
That's what family does.
[Phone rings]
Hey, you've reached Greg.
I'm not available to take your call right now.
[Beep]
[Ellie]: Wake up, sleepyhead.
It's your big day today!
This is how I look on my wedding day?
Well, luckily,
you have a professional coming in an hour.
Do you want to shower first, or should I?
Go ahead.
'Kay.
Any word from him?
Nothing.
I looked for him everywhere last night.
He's not around the resort.
He's not at his favorite spot on the beach.
He's not answering his calls or texts.
Well, he can't hide forever,
and you'll see him soon enough...
Because I'm getting married today!
[Squeals happily]
30 minutes until we're putting you in your dress.
-Okay. -[Knocking]
I'll get it.
Hi.
Shh, shh.
Come on. Shh, shh.
Look, I know you're nervous,
but it's like I said last night...
It is completely normal, and I promise you,
today is going to be the best day of your life.
Ellie, it's not about me and Mandy, okay?
It's Greg.
He didn't come back to the room last night.
I tried him last night and this morning,
and no answer.
I have tried a dozen times, too. Nothing.
I don't know what to do.
He's my best man.
I'm getting married in an hour, and I'm freaking out here.
I'm going to freak out, okay?
So just... I need you to tell me what to do.
Ellie, please, just tell me.
First, you are going to get dressed.
I will call my dad,
I will have him stay with Mandy,
and I will go find Greg.
Everything will be fine.
Okay.
Okay. Thank you.
For everything. Really.
Get out of here
before you accidentally see the bride!
Okay.
No, no, no, no, no! Other way.
Right. Sorry.
Whoa, isn't it bad luck
to see the bridesmaid before the wedding?
I've never heard that before.
Have you seen Greg?
No, not since last night.
Greg wanted to get on a plane all of a sudden.
We talked him out of it.
He was pretty bummed about your boyfriend showing up.
Or should we say, fiance?
Come on, show us that ring!
No, Alec and I broke up.
Wait, Greg said he saw you getting engaged.
I didn't. We didn't.
I'm not engaged.
Where was the last place you saw Greg?
Uh, down by the beach, near those rocks.
Okay.
[Jules]: Or maybe... he left?
[Aj]: Maybe I didn't talk him out of it.
[Sobs]
Ellie!
I fell asleep on the beach.
Jason's probably freaking out, right?
He's completely freaking out.
He sent me to come find you.
Well, you've done your job.
You can go back to prince charming.
Greg, stop! Uh...
[Phone beeps]
No, don't stop.
Keep walking 'cause you've got to get dressed,
but I will talk,
and just listen at the same time.
What you saw...
Were two people saying goodbye
after a year-long relationship.
He's back in L.A. it's over...
Because I'm in love with someone else,
someone who is kind and caring and loving
and loves my kooky family.
I think I was planning my dream wedding all along.
I just couldn't really see it
because I was with the wrong person.
It is so much more than a piece of paper,
and I do not need an uncomplicated and easy out,
ever.
I won't either.
Okay.
El amor siempre gana.
Love always wins.
[Pachelbel's canon in d plays]
[Javier]: All is possible
when love is present.
Neither conflict...
Nor strife...
Nor distance...
Can destroy true love.
Love always wins.
[Javier]: I now pronounce you husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
El amor siempre gana.