Not Yet

INT. SONE HOME. NIGHT.1

FADE IN2

SARAH SONE, 16, beautiful, upbeat, runs into the sitting room. Papers and envelopes are scattered over a glass coffee table. She throws most of the contents onto the carpet, revealing an open personal address book. She flips through it, flustered. 3

VOICE4

Come upstairs, Sarah!5

SARAH6

I can’t, not yet!7

She stops at a page in the middle of the address book and smiles triumphantly.8

SARAH9

I knew I had a number for a flower service in here somewhere.10

She dials the number on a cordless phone and stretches out on the couch. Two rings are heard before someone picks up.11

SARAH12

This is Sarah Sone. I need to place an order for 100 mixed red and white roses and 10 white rose corsages.13

(A beat)14

It’s my wedding.15

(A beat)16

Saturday.17

(A beat)18

Please! It’s an emergency!19

(A beat)20

You can’t have a wedding without flowers, now can you.21

(A beat)22

Thank you so much! I’ll do that.23

She hangs up the phone and visibly relaxes. After a moment, she heads upstairs.24

FADE OUT25

INT. MORGAN HOME. AFTERNOON.26

FADE IN27

MICHAEL MORGAN, 18, a little overweight, neat appearance, sits at his bedroom desk. He looks as if he has not slept. Many pages are being printed, but he does not remove them from the printer. Michael’s best friend, JAY LUND, 16, ‘biker’ clothing, enters the bedroom.28

JAY29

Let me guess, you’ve been up all night again.30

Michael nods, otherwise motionless.31

JAY32

Wedding or no wedding, you need your sleep. You’re not going to be able to look your best if you’re half asleep through the ceremony.33

MICHAEL34

I know, but there’s so much to do!35

JAY36

What about Sarah? Isn’t she doing anything for this crazy wedding? 37

MICHAEL38

She’s been just as busy as me these last few weeks. You’d think we were on one of those TV reality shows! 39

JAY40

You need to calm down. You need to be organized. You’ll never be ready in time if these are the conditions you’re working in.41

Jay takes a pile of paper off the printer and casually flips through them. He reaches a picture of a limo and leaves it at the front.42

JAY43

I see you found a method of transportation.44

MICHAEL45

Yeah. 46

JAY47

Nice…48

MICHAEL49

I hope. 50

JAY51

You hope? What do you mean, you hope? The limo should have been booked months ago.52

MICHAEL53

Everything should have been booked months ago, but between school and working out, and Sarah’s art, we just never got around to it. Then there was work. We had to pay for this somehow.54

JAY55

I get it already! I’m here to help, but I’m not planning your wedding for you. Keep in mind that this is not a TV reality show. It is not a movie. It’s not even a soap opera. Your wedding is in three days and you have a lot of work to do.56

Jay grabs the telephone from Michael’s cluttered nightstand and drags it to the desk. He dials the number on the limo ad and presses the phone to Michael’s ear. Three rings are heard.57

FADE OUT58

INT. SONE HOME. NIGHT.59

FADE IN60

Sarah is stretched out on her bed. She appears to be in a trance. Photos of flowers are scattered around her on the blanket. Her best friend, MEGAN JONES, 17, small-framed, cute, runs into the bedroom and jumps onto the bed. She smiles excitedly.61

MEGAN62

Snap out of it! Sarah!63

Sarah blinks and turns toward Megan.64

MEGAN65

Wake up hun! We’re planning a wedding here!66

Megan gathers the photos together and drags Sarah off of the bed.67

MEGAN68

Are these the flowers for Saturday?69

SARAH70

Yes, I’m getting those roses.71

Sarah points to a photo of a bouquet of half-open red and white roses.72

MEGAN73

Those are beautiful. When are you picking them up?74

SARAH75

Saturday morning, I think. I just have to call to confirm.76

MEGAN77

Sarah! You’re calling them quickly, before they close for the night. Then you and me are going to bed.78

SARAH79

You and I.80

MEGAN81

Whatever! Just make the phone call.82

Megan grabs the cordless phone that is on the floor by the bed and hands it to Sarah.83

FADE OUT84

INT. MORGAN HOME. MORNING.85

FADE IN86

Michael is asleep with his head down on the desk. Jay is on the computer, surfing the Internet. Jay stops at a picture of a park, prints it, and shakes Michael.87

JAY88

Good morning, sunshine.89

Michael opens one eye, sees Jay, and turns his head away. He is fully back asleep when Jay pulls his head up by his hair.90

MICHAEL91

Hey, watch the hair!92

Jay laughs.93

JAY94

What, that mop?95

Michael feigns anger.96

JAY97

Don’t worry, I’ll do your hair for you on Saturday. Right now my job is to make sure you make it to Saturday.98

Michael notices the picture on the computer screen.99

MICHAEL100

What’s that?101

Jay takes the page from the printer.102

JAY103

Sarah wants an outdoor wedding, does she not?104

MICHAEL105

She does. How did you know?106

JAY107

She’s my girl too, you know.108

MICHAEL109

Yeah, I know. So, where is it?110

JAY111

It’s called Dusty Orchard. Half an hour north of here. The weather is supposed to be gorgeous on Saturday. You guys can get married under the gazebo.112

MICHAEL113

That would be great. Is it a public park?114

JAY115

Yes. We can drive right over there and take over, just as long as we’re not there too late.116

MICHAEL117

Not a problem. I was looking forward to an afternoon ceremony anyway.118

JAY119

Do you even have a caterer set up? I assume that we’ll have dinner afterwards.120

Michael shrugs and reaches for a pile of paper on his desk, on the other side of the computer. Jay passes them to him.121

JAY122

Mike!123

MICHAEL124

I’m working on it. I promise.125

JAY126

You’re going to have to work a lot quicker. You are getting married in two days! Two! Now find something to feed your guests!127

Michael shuffles through the papers in his hands and finds a catering service. He is soon on his computer, sending an email.128

MICHAEL129

Don’t you worry your big head. Four-course meal for up to 50 people reserved and will be confirmed.130

JAY131

Well that’s good to hear. Hey, I’m not big-headed!132

MICHAEL133

I’m only kidding.134

FADE OUT135

INT. SONE HOME. NIGHT.136

FADE IN137

Sarah is lying on her bed while Megan paces the bedroom.138

SARAH139

Can we go back to bed yet?140

MEGAN141

That depends. Do you have a wedding dress yet?142

SARAH143

Of course!144

MEGAN145

Have you paid for it?146

SARAH147

Ye have little faith.148

MEGAN149

For good reason, too.150

SARAH151

Come on, have some faith in me.152

MEGAN153

Show me the dress.154

Megan opens Sarah’s closet and begins to sift through the skirts and dresses. She becomes increasingly annoyed and Sarah blushes.155

SARAH156

I can’t.157

MEGAN158

What do you mean you can’t?159

SARAH160

I mean, it’s still at the drycleaner’s because I forgot to pick it up!161

Megan closes the closet, forcing calmness.162

MEGAN163

Then what are you waiting for? Go get it!164

SARAH165

But what about…166

MEGAN167

Sleep? Get your dress. Then we can go to sleep.168

FADE OUT169

INT. MORGAN HOME. MORNING.170

FADE IN171

Michael is asleep on his bed and Jay is curled up on the floor. Jay wakes up slowly, yawns, and makes his way over to Michael’s closet. After flipping through the collection of shirts, Jay shakes his head. He walks back to the bed and punches Michael in the arm, who wakes up with a start.172

MICHAEL173

What!174

JAY175

What do you intend on wearing tomorrow?176

MICHAEL177

I don’t know, a tux?178

JAY179

You don’t have a tux, do you.180

MICHAEL181

Sure I have one.182

JAY183

Where is it?184

MICHAEL185

It’s downstairs. I just picked it up from the cleaners on Tuesday and didn’t want to get it all wrinkled between then and now.186

JAY187

You’re sure it’s alright down there?188

MICHAEL189

What do you think it is, a baby? Of course it’s okay.190

JAY191

What about the limo? Is it all set up?192

MICHAEL193

It’s picking Sarah and me up at our houses tomorrow after lunch and taking us right there. Are you driving yourself?194

JAY195

Yeah, I’ll meet you there. What about the caterer? Is that all set up?196

Michael finally drags himself out of bed and checks his email. A short message comes up on screen.197

MICHAEL198

Everything is set up. This confirms it. They will bring everything and set it up for us on picnic tables during the ceremony.199

JAY200

I think that’s everything.201

MICHAEL202

Are you serious? Everything?203

JAY204

You have a location, a meal, a limo, and a tux. Sarah and Megan have the flowers and dress, and they’ll figure out the exact guest list today.205

MICHAEL206

There’s something missing. I can feel it.207

JAY208

You mean the marriage contract?209

MICHAEL210

No, it’s not that. I know Sarah has that all set at home. It’s something else.211

JAY212

I don’t know what you mean.213

Michael wrings his hands and looks down at them.214

MICHAEL215

I can’t quite put a finger on it.216

Jay looks at his index finger inquisitively.217

MICHAEL218

Finger.219

(A beat)220

That’s it!221

JAY222

What’s it?223

MICHAEL224

We need the rings!225

Jay puts his head in his hands.226

MICHAEL227

What’s wrong?228

JAY229

I wanted to surprise you with them, that’s all.230

MICHAEL231

If you get them, I’ll still be surprised, seeing as I won’t know what they look like.232

Jay gives Michael a small smile.233

JAY234

I guess that works. I’ll pick them up tomorrow morning.235

FADE OUT236

INT. SONE HOME. NIGHT.237

FADE IN238

Sarah and Megan sit on the floor, facing each other. Sarah looks very tired, while Megan is upbeat.239

MEGAN240

So who’s coming to this crazy thing tomorrow?241

SARAH242

I don’t know.243

MEGAN244

You don’t know?245

SARAH246

Not offhand, no.247

MEGAN248

Oh, of course not! I mean, don’t you have a list or something?249

SARAH250

Or something.251

MEGAN252

What am I going to do with you?253

SARAH254

Ship me off to Paris for an all-expenses paid vacation?255

MEGAN256

Now that depends on who’s coming with you, and who’s paying!257

(A beat)258

Now seriously, Sarah. Show me what you’ve got.259

Sarah gets up and leads Megan downstairs. She enters the sitting room and she and Megan sit next to each other on the couch. Sarah closes the address book which is still on the coffee table and transfers it to the floor. Megan rolls her eyes and picks up the pile of paper and envelopes from the floor.260

MEGAN261

Are these the replies?262

SARAH263

Every last one of them.264

MEGAN265

You sure it’s all of them? How can you tell through all this mess?266

SARAH267

They’re all around here somewhere. If they’re not on the coffee table, they’ll be on the floor, but I’m pretty sure you got all of them.268

MEGAN269

Okay, we’ll have this figured out in no time.270

Megan gathers all the letters together and empties each envelope.271

MEGAN272

Good thing this is a small wedding.273

SARAH274

Very good thing.275

Megan and Sarah read through the letters and proceed to call each guest.276

FADE OUT277

INT. THE GOLDSMITH. MORNING.278

FADE IN279

Jay casually browses the cases of jewelry. He concentrates on the god rings. KARL, an employee, middle-aged, in a suit, approaches.280

KARL281

Can I help you, sir?282

JAY283

Oh that’s quite alright. I’m just browsing for the moment.284

KARL285

My name is Karl, in case you change your mind. Just ask if there’s anything I can do for you.286

Karl turns around, but Jay stops him before he gets far.287

JAY288

Maybe you can be of some help.289

KARL290

Of course, what can I do for you?291

JAY292

I need to find a pair of wedding rings. Something affordable, but elegant.293

KARL294

Are you getting married?295

JAY296

I’m sorry?297

(A beat)298

Oh, no, my best friend is.299

Karl leads Jay to a different case, filled with simple gold rings. He unlocks the case and removes a few of the least expensive bands. Jay slips one on absent-mindedly.300

KARL301

Wish it were you?302

JAY303

A boy can dream, can’t he?304

KARL305

Actually, you’ve got a very nice one on. How do you like it?306

JAY307

It’s perfect.308

KARL309

You’ll make your friend proud. Now what about for the lucky lady?310

Jay tries a few rings on his pinky finger. After admiring one with a tiny diamond, he motions Karl that he has chosen. Jay pays by cheque and leaves quickly, calling over his shoulder.311

JAY312

Thank you for all your help!313

Karl smiles as Jay climbs into a small red Honda.314

FADE OUT315

EXT. DUSTY ORCHARD. AFTERNOON.316

FADE IN317

Jay parks his car and runs to the gazebo where everyone is waiting. He hugs Sarah.318

JAY319

You look beautiful.320

SARAH321

Thank you.322

MICHAEL323

Did you get them?324

Jay shows the two boxes in his pocket and winks at Michael. Michael gives a sigh of relief. The 325

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, young, male, motions for the rings. Jay hands him the boxes.326

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE327

Are we ready?328

MICHAEL329

Definitely.330

Michael, Jay, and Megan take their places under the gazebo. Sarah stands at the end of the pathway with her father. A piano plays the Wedding March and she begins the slow walk toward the gazebo. Her father breaks off and the music dies down as she enters the shade.331

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE332

We are gathered here today to witness the joining of Michael Morgan and Sarah Sone in co-333

operative matrimony. If I may see the marriage contract at this time, we shall proceed.334

SARAH335

I don’t have it.336

MICHAEL337

What do you mean? We dealt with this months ago!338

SARAH339

I left it at home.340

MICHAEL341

We can go get it, or just go on anyway and show it after.342

(A beat)343

There must be something we can do.344

SARAH345

No.346

MEGAN347

What’s going on, hun?348

SARAH349

What’s going on? I’ll tell you what’s going on. I’m not ready to get married, not yet. I’m only 16! This is too much, Michael.350

Michael is speechless with eyes wide open. Sarah runs back down the pathway.351

JAY352

Wait!353

Sarah waits for Jay to catch up. They take hands and run toward Jay’s car. Michael calls after them with tears in his eyes.354

MICHAEL355

But you promised me, Jay! You said this wasn’t a soap opera!356

FADE OUT357

THE END358