Father of the Bride Page #5

NINA:

Mm!

GEORGE:

And uh, why are you "independent"? What was that?

ANNIE:

Because no one can afford to keep him on staff.

BRIAN:

Well, uh...that's true, basically. You know, driving down here, I

tried to put myself in your place. Your daughter comes home after

spending four months in Rome, and uh, I'm sure you couldn't wait to see

her...and she shocks you with the news that she's getting married. And

to somebody you've never met before. I'm sure that was

pretty..."heavy"...to use a word from your generation. I just want to

say that I'm an upstanding citizen, and I've never been engaged

before...I've never really been in love before. And, uh...I think

Annie is the greatest person I've ever met. And I can't wait to marry

her and one day...have children...and grandchildren. And I'm going to

do my best to be supportive of her dreams...and she's a very gifted

architect...and um...I'm just thrilled that I met her! I love your

daughter. The feelings I have for her are never going to change. And

I'm here to stay.

NINA:

Oh, honey!

ANNIE:

Mom!

BRIAN:

That's okay Mr. Banks, we don't have to hug.

GEORGE:

Well...um...maybe later.

NINA:

Well that was just a...that was just about the best thing I ever heard

anybody say!

BRIAN:

Well, I meant it.

NINA:

Good.

ANNIE:

Listen, I want to take Brian out for a drive and show him around San

Marino.

NINA:

Okay, honey. Good.

GEORGE:

Annie, it's a little nippy out. You might want to put on a sweater.

ANNIE:

Oh, Dad, it's okay. I'm kind of warm.

GEORGE:

Still, there's a chill in the air and you've been on a plane.

ANNIE:

Dad, I'm fine.

BRIAN:

Annie, it is kinda cold out.

ANNIE:

It is?

BRIAN:

Yeah.

ANNIE:

All right. Thanks. I'll get my jacket.

GEORGE:

(VO)

Right then I realized, my day had passed. She'll always love me, of

course, but not in the same way. I was no longer the man in my little

girl's life. I was like an old shoe. The kind we manufacture and get

all excited about, then after a few years discontinue. That was me

now. Mr. Discontinued.

ANNIE:

Mom? Don't wait up, okay? We might stop for a capuccino.

NINA:

Oh, okay fine. Well, good night, Brian.

BRIAN:

Good night. Good night, Mr. Banks.

ANNIE:

Oh, you can call him George. Or Dad!

GEORGE:

George will be fine.

BRIAN:

Okay. I'll say it next time I see you.

GEORGE:

Drive carefully. And don't forget to fasten your condom.

ANNIE:

Dad!

GEORGE:

Seat belt! I meant...I meant seat belt.

NINA:

Honey, I'm putting your father to bed. This has been a very big night

for him.

GEORGE:

Bye.

NINA:

Good night. Have fun.

GEORGE:

Bye.

NINA:

Bye-bye! Have fun!

SCENE 9

NINA:

This is a great kid.

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