[Wedding March Plays]

Dixie: Isn't she beautiful?
Jake: Yeah. Liza looks great, too.
Marian: I'll never make it through the reading at his rate, Stuart.
Stuart: You'll be fine.

[Music stops]

Minister: Good afternoon. Let's all take a deep breath, shall we?
Liza: Thank you. Got her?
Jake: Yeah.
Liza: Thank you. Thank you.
Minister: How are you two doing? Liza?
Liza: Wonderful.
Minister: Adam?
Adam: Never been better. Let's do it.
Minister: Very well.
Dearly beloved, we are finally gathered here today in the sight of God to join together this man and woman in holy matrimony.

David: What the hell --
Vanessa: Good afternoon to you, too, David.
David: What are you doing here? Where's Erica?
Vanessa: She's not here at the moment.
David: I thought you weren't living here anymore.
Vanessa: I simply came to return a spare key I forgot to leave when I moved out.
David: I'll give it to her.
Vanessa: Well, what makes you think Erica would like you to have --
David: Give me the key, Vanessa!
Vanessa: Heavens. David, what's agitated you? What if? Oh, come on, darling. Please, I know that look on your face. I've seen it so many times -- like the time you were running around the townhouse in Washington, broke one of my heirloom vases. Do you remember? David, real-- David, like it or not, I'm part of you. My blood runs through your veins, darling.
David: You're right about one thing -- you're my mother. And for better or worse, you're the only one I have. But I am nothing like you.
Vanessa: You know, you may think you're running away from me, David, but you're only running from yourself.
David: No. I was, but not anymore. I don't have to. I proved that today.
Vanessa: What's all this nonsense you're talking about?
David: I did something today that you would never do, you could never do -- I let something go. I could have desiccated lives today, mother, and I simply walked away. You couldn't do that any more than a starving lion could walk away from a fresh kill. Look at you. You can't even comprehend it. I can barely comprehend it myself, but I did it. I did it.

Marian: Hi, everybody. Liza and Adam asked me to select and read a passage from the bible today. And I know that's really quite a change of pace for me, but fortunately my darling husband helped me a lot, as he always does, and we came up with something really very nice to read. It's about faith, hope, and love, and it's from the book of Romans.
"We glory in tribulations knowing that tribulation worketh patience, patience leads to experience, and experience, hope."
So you see, Liza and Adam, your journey to this day has led you through a few bumps and detours and tribulations. But in the long run, you found each other again. And when you did, you were patient. You experienced a new understanding of yourselves and each other. And today you're starting a and-new life together, full of hope. And seeing you standing here right now, having triumphed over your tribulations, it gives hope to all the rest of us here today.
Minister: Thank you, Mrs. Chandler. I may not have to give a homily after all. Liza and Adam have decided to share their own vows with us, but before they do, I must ask -- if there is anyone here who can show just cause why Liza and Adam should not be lawfully married, speak now or forever hold your peace.
Tad: God, I hope she knows what she's doing.
Minister: Liza, would you like to start?

Liza: I, Liza, take you, Adam, to be my partner, my equal, and my soul mate.
To love and to be loved, to be accepted for everything that you are.
And you love me and you accept me for everything that I am.
For my sense of humor and my really bad moods, you accept me.
And that's what I want to give you in return -- a love where you will feel safe. I love you for everything that you are, and too much to let you stay that way.
I want to be your best friend and your lover and your mate and your wife -- and sometimes the devil's advocate -- but I want to be there.
I promise to be there because I know that we were meant to share this journey together.

Adam: I, Adam --
Liza: Oh, I'm not finished yet.
Adam: There's more? We rehearsed --
Liza: No, I know. But since when have I ever stuck with the program?
Liza: I didn't the first time. Why would this time be any different?
Adam: Everything was different the first time.
Liza: Which is precisely why I need to say what I need to say. You see, my mother said that we have a life that's filled with hope, and we do. We have a wonderful future to look forward to together, but it's not just you and I There's somebody else, and I think it's only fair that she has a say. So Colby gives you sincere thanks and love for accepting so wonderfully her father, Jake, in our lives. You see, she's too young to really understand what you've done, this gift that you've given her. What a treasure -- the love of her mother and her father and Jake. But one day she'll know what you've done, just like I do, and she'll see that you're an extraordinary man and that she is so lucky to have you in her life.
Adam: Now?
Liza: Yeah.

Adam: I, Adam, take you, Liza, to be my partner, my equal, and my soul mate.
I -- I'm proud of you, I'm humbled by you, and I'm delighted by you, completely and forever taken by you.
You said I accept you.
Well, that's easy, my darling, because you're magnificent.
I, on the other hand, am no easy feat.
I know what I am, I know who I am, what I've been.
And knowing you embrace me still makes me want to fall on my knees and give thanks every day of my life.
My wealth 10 times over could not compare with the gift you've given me -- your love and a family.
I promise to love you, to honor you, and to do everything in my power to be worthy of your love every day of my life.
Colby, I love you and I honor you and I'll do everything I can to make myself worthy of your love.
And there's one thing else -- I promise to honor your father, Jake.
Colby, I will love you with all of my heart and I will never interfere with the love you share with your parents because I know now what a blessing real love is, because of you, Colby, and because of your mother.

David: If you are not out of here by the time I get to my car, I'm calling the police and reporting a break-in.
Vanessa: Oh, David -- wait, wait!
David: What, Vanessa?
Vanessa: You came to see Erica. I mean, I'm sure she'll be back in a moment. Why don't you simply come inside and wait?
Vanessa: I'll just wait with you. Don't worry, I won't force any deep, dark secrets out of you. I just want to make certain you're all right. You certainly weren't a moment ago.
David: The key. If Erica doesn't want me having it, I'll take full responsibility. You can go now.
Vanessa: Why did you come to see Erica?
David: That's not your concern.
Vanessa: Everything about you is my concern, David. First you show up here with your hands trembling. Then you laud it over me that, what, you've had sort of a transformation into a benevolent father figure? What's -- what's going on? Why have you come here if that's true? Why have you come to the house of the woman whose life you destroyed?
David: I don't know.
Vanessa: What is Erica's involvement?
David: Nothing.
Vanessa: David, now you are lying. Now, what is it she's up to? What has she done to you?
David: I don't know, ok? Maybe realizing that I don't have to crush people's lives in order to feel good about myself has thrown me into an identity crisis, since it's contrary to everything I've ever known.
Vanessa: I'm nothing like that, David.
David: Oh, no, you are the embodiment of that. You poured it into my bottle. You spread it between my bread and fed it to me every day of my life. I was raised on a solid portion of hate, spite, and smug superiority. That's all I've ever known -- until now.
Vanessa: And just what has happened now?
David: I've seen a new way to live, a new way to be. And it's nothing like you.

Minister: Liza and Adam have pledged their love to each other in the sight of God and their family and friends. It is now my great pleasure to pronounce them husband and wife, partners, equals, and soul mates. What God has joined together, let no man put asunder.

Minister: Ladies and gentlemen, may I present Adam and Liza Chandler.

[Applause]

Liza: Thank you.
Hayley: You were beautiful.

[Music plays]

Hayley: Oh, Dad, I'm so happy for you.
Adam: Thank you, sweetheart.
Marian: Liza, that was wonderful. Just wonderful.
Liza: Oh, it was wonderful. Remind me to thank Stuart for the beautiful piece of scripture.
Adam: Where is Stuart?
Marian: Oh, he ran over to your place to get the reception under way and I'm going to join him. See you in a couple minutes.

Liza: Ok. Hi.
Dixie: Congratulations. I hope you'll both be very happy.
Tad: Yeah. See that you are.
Dixie: I thought you looked beautiful.
Liza: Well, thank you, Dixie, and thank you for being here.
Adam: Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to invite you all to our house for the reception. Please.

Hayley: Hey. Aren't you going to congratulate Liza?
Ryan: Oh, I'll catch up with her later. I think I'd probably just sound lame, anyway.
Hayley: You, too, huh? You know, the whole time during the ceremony, I kept thinking if Mateo and I would ever get to that point. I know it sounds really selfish. I know this is their special day, and I'm happy for them, but the whole thing sort of made me sadder than I was before.
Ryan: I hear you. I hear you. Look, I'm no good to you here. I'm going to split, if it's ok with you.
Hayley: Of course, of course. Are you ok?
Ryan: Well --

Junior: Hayley!
Hayley: Hey.
Junior: Jamie and I went to Washington, D.C.
Hayley: You did not. When?

Ryan: Hey.
Gillian: Hey. An: How you -- how you doing?
Gillian: I'm fine.
Ryan: Good. Good. I saw you crying earlier.
Gillian: Well, you know, weddings get to me. I guess I look like one of those animals -- what do you call it? -- With the circles around the eyes? Tycoons?
Ryan: Uh, right I'm going to get going. See you.
Gillian: You're not coming to the reception?
Ryan: No, I'm not really in the mood.

Opal: There. Oh.

[Footsteps]

Opal: Who's there? Tad?
Opal: Is somebody there?
Opal: Ah!
Becca: Ah! Who are you?
Opal: Who are you?
Becca: Lady, you're either the best dressed prowler I've ever seen or you've got your houses mixed up. There's this guy back home that does the same thing, but he's usually drunk.
Opal: Well, I am not drunk, and you just hold on a minute there, Missy. This happens to be my son's house, so if anybody's going to be asking questions around here, it's going to be me.
Becca: This is Tad and Dixie Martin's house. And I've seen pictures of his parents, and you're not the woman in the picture. Do you know who you are? Is there someone I can call, maybe?
Opal: Not that it's any of your business, but I happen to be Tad Martin's birth mother, ok? Now, who the blue blazes are you?
Becca: I'm so sorry, Ma'am. I'm Becca Tyree. I'm from Pigeon Hollow. Dixie -- I mean, Mrs. Martin asked me to bring her some stuff up here. I'm really sorry I scared you, Ma'am.
Opal: So Pigeon Hollow, eh? Yeah, well, I happen to be familiar with the place. My ex-husband is from there. But don't worry -- I won't hold that against the whole town or you. You can call me Opal. Hey, would you like a purse? I just came from this great 12-hour sale at Lacey's. I practically bought out the whole accessories department. That's the trouble with having a family full of guys, you know -- you got nobody to share the loot with.

[Music plays]

Adam: Champagne for our guests. There's food for everyone! Enjoy.
Marian: Come on, everybody grab a glass. Come on. Oh, thank you.
Liza: So she ok?
Jake: Yeah.
Liza: She need a change?
Jake: No, she's fine.
Liza: Really?
Jake: She's fine, yeah.
Dixie: I'd be happy to hold her if I could pry her out of her daddy's arms.
Tad: Yeah, as if. Let's get some hors d'oeuvres. I'm starving.
Dixie: Excuse us.
Adam: Happy, sweetheart?
Liza: Oh. Thank you.
Marian: Ah, ah, ah. No, no, no, no. None of that, not till we have a toast, ok? Does everybody have a glass? Because I would like to do the honors and do a toast.
To Liza and Adam -- may you have nothing but love and passion and joy for the rest of your lives, and maybe even one more grandchild for Mimi, ok? Cheers!
All: Cheers!

Hayley: Hi. Mateo, it's Hayley. Are you there? Can you pick up? Pick up, pick up? Ok, I guess you're not there. I'm here at my dad's house at the reception. I was hoping maybe you could swing by and join us, but I guess you're still busy with Max.
So -- ok. Well, you enjoy the rest of your afternoon and I'll see you when I see you.

Adam: You missed the toast, so I brought you a glass of cider so we could toast ourselves in private.
Hayley: Thank you. How about to, uh -- oh, happily after ever?
Adam: For both of us. Sweetheart, you're not your own sparkling self tonight. What's the matter? Where's Mateo?
Hayley: He had to -- he had to stay with Max. Max is having some problems right now.
Adam: Oh. I'm sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can do?
Hayley: No, there's nothing you can do. Please, everything will work itself out. Just be happy and -- and treasure all you have, all of your treasures.
Adam: Oh, I do, sweetheart, including you.

Jake: I think that's a great idea. They'd be perfect.
Liza: Really?
Jake: Yeah.
Liza: I can't believe I didn't think of it sooner. Jake: I can't, either.
Liza: Hi.
Adam: Hi.
Liza: It's a go, it's a go.
Adam: It's a go? Wonderful. Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to make yet another announcement.
Jake: Actually, Adam, if you don't mind, Liza and I would like to make a request.
Adam: Yes, of course. That's selfish of me.
Liza: No.
Adam: I just didn't --
Liza: Uh-uh.
Adam: Sorry. Go on, go on.
Liza: Tad, Dixie, would you join us?
Dixie: Sure.
Tad: What's up? You want us to hoist you on a chair?
Jake: Ha-ha. This is serious. Now, listen -- Dixie, Tad, how would you feel about having another child?

Vanessa: Goodness, you've certainly perfected your ability to wound me.
Dad: I learned from the master. Other children grow up learning the golden rule. You want to hear my version? "Do unto mother before she does unto me."
Vanessa: Why would you ever think I'd want to hurt you, David? Do you want to hurt me?
David: No. I just want to stay out of your way, keep as far away from y as I can get. But you won't even allow me that, will you? Well, it's over, Vanessa. I like Pine Valley and I'm staying. You move on. I won't allow you to play the spoiler any longer.
Vanessa: I'm not trying to ruin anything, David. I am trying to help you.
David: Oh, really? Is that why you told Erica that I killed my own father? Is that why you took the most traumatic moment of my life and turned it to your own advantage? I don't need that kind of help. I don't need you, and I want you out of my life.
Vanessa: David, David, now, don't --
David: Don't what? Tell the truth? Try to escape your legacy of pain? It's too late. I'm sorry to disappoint you, Vanessa, but I've moved on. I'm on the other side. I've broken through, and I have no intentions of looking back.
Vanessa: Well, then show me. Show me, David. I would like to see what you see. I'd like to be there, too. Why can't you and I just start over together?

Tad: Godparents.
Dixie: Oh.
Liza: What do you say?
Tad: Whoa.
Dixie: Well --
Tad: Are you kidding? Sure.
Dixie: Absolutely. We'd be honored. Can I hold her now?
Jake: Ok.
Dixie: Oh, come here, sweetie pie.

[Music plays]

Adam: Well, I'm glad that worked out.
Liza: Oh, me, too.
Jake: It w Liza's idea, actually. Of course, I agreed.
Tad: And why not? This way you can hit us up twice -- as Aunt and Ancle and as Godparents.
Dixie: And we won't mind a bit. Oh, we're going to be absolutely devoted to you, my sweetie.
Jake: Good.
Dixie: Oh.
Tad: And we'll watch out for you.
Dixie: Do you mind if I sort of just walk around with her a bit?
Jake: Go ahead.
Liza: Please. Are you kidding? His arms are probably numb. He's been holding her all day.
Dixie: I won't be long. I won't go far, I promise, ok?
Dixie: Hey, you.
Hayley: Hey.
Dixie: You feeling all right? You look all lonely. Why you all by yourself?
Hayley: Well, I'm not all by myself anymore. Right, Colby?
Dixie: Wait a sec.
Hayley: Oh. Congratulations, you lucky little girl. Sweet one.
Dixie: You want to hold her? I mean, maybe it'd be like good practice for you and Mateo, you know? I'm sorry. I don't want to be one of those obnoxious people who pressure other people to have children.
Hayley: You aren't. You know, I told you that we wanted to start a family right away.
Dixie: Mm-hmm.
Hayley: But we --
Dixie: But what?
Hayley: We -- we had to postpone that for a while, you know, until Max is feeling more secure.
Dixie: Oh, I'm sorry. How long do you think you're going to have to wait?
Hayley: Hopefully not too much longer.
Dixie: Yeah.
Hayley: But in the meantime, I can always play with this sweet little angel, can't I? Give me a kiss. Kisses, kisses.
Dixie: Oh, oh.

Marian: Oh, Stuart, everything's just going along beautifully.
Stuart: Yeah, everybody seems to be having a nice time.
Marian: Yes, especially Scott. Don't they look cute together?
Stuart: Cute?
Marian: Yeah, it'd be fun to have royalty in the family, even if it is impoverished royalty.
Stuart: Marian! Gillian's married.
Marian: Darling, she and Ryan are getting a divorce.
Stuart: Didn't we agree not to mettle in the lives of our loved ones?
Marian: Stuart, all I said was they make a cute couple, ok?
Stuart: Well, ok.
Marian: Ok.
Stuart: Oh. Look at that. Don't they make a cute couple, too?

Gillian: Well, thank you for the champagne.
Jake: Sure. You looked like you needed another glass. So, saw you talk with Ryan after the wedding.
Gillian: Yes, for a little while.
Jake: Yes. Is that why you've been acting a little subdued ever since?
Gillian: Oh, I have?
Jake: Mm-hmm.
Gillian: No, I guess it was just being in the same church ere we got married. You know, the chapel -- it brought back some memories, and I realized that it can't be. And since it can't be and it won't be, the only way to get over the past is to concentrate on the future.
Jake: I agree. Here's to the future.
Gillian: The future.

Man: I did it again. I fell right back into the same old trap -- closed down when I should've opened up. My poor wife. I know I'm pushing her away, but it's like I just can't seem to stop it from happening. It's all I've ever known. In my family, it was hugs one minute, the back of a hand the next. Kept my guard up 24/7, you know. She thinks that I don't trust her enough to let her in. But when you come up knowing that any minute booze can turn love to hate, how do you trust? How? I still don't know.

David: Don't get all sentimental, mother. There will be no togetherness for us.
Vanessa: Because of Erica Kane. It's you and Erica now.
David: You and I were through long before Erica.
Vanessa: So it is Erica now. What is it about her, David? This newfound feeling you have, what is it -- guilt, pity?
David: Erica Kane doesn't need anybody's pity.
Vanessa: Then why do you keep coming back to her, huh, to the woman who locked you in the basement, put your hand in a vise? She obviously hates you. How dare you trust her and not me.
David: I don't trust anybody. But understand this once and for all, Vanessa -- Erica Kane is off-limits to you.
Vanessa: David, are you starting to care for Erica?
Vanessa: You haven't answered my question, David.

[Vanessa remembers David as a young boy]

Vanessa: Whoo!
Young David: You look beautiful, mother.
Vanessa: Oh, do I really, darling?
Young David: And you smell good, too.
Vanessa: Oh, no, no, no. Don't muss Mommy. I am going to the Ambassador's ball tonight and I have to look absolutely perfect.
Young David: You look like a queen.
Vanessa: Oh, well, then you must be my prince. Darling, grab my bag. Your father's going to be waiting.
Young David: Will you tuck me in when you get home?
Vanessa: Oh, darling, it's going to be so, so late. But not to worry. I will come in and check on you the minute I get home. In the meantime, you mind Maribella and go to sleep, and before you know it in the morning, Mommy will be back. Oh, you're such a good boy, David. You really do love me, don't you, darling?
Young David: Yes. I will always love you best.

Opal: It's been a long time since I've had iced tea like this.
Becca: Well, back home, we have tea like this all the time. You know what? I was on this huge estate and I found all this fresh mint.
Opal: Hmm.
Becca: This place was huge. I mean, I can't really remember the name of it or anything like that, but they were having a wedding. They had their own chapel and everything.
Opal: Oh, that's Wildwind.
Yeah, it's Adam Chandler and Liza Colby getting married there today.
Becca: Yeah, yeah, Tad and Dixie and the boys are there right now.
Opal: Oh, the boys. Speaking of the boys, I got to skedaddle. I got my own little guy I got to pick up from a play date.
Becca: You have another son?
Opal: I got two other sons. I told you I got a family full of men. So you'll meet little Petey sometime. He's the youngest. He comes over here to play with Jamie and Junior.
Becca: Oh, well, I'll probably only be here for a couple more days. I really should be getting back.
Opal: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I was entertaining thoughts of a girls' lunch, shopping spree -- you, me, and Dixie.
Becca: Oh, God. Well, that sounds like fun, but I really should be getting back. I'd really like to meet Petey, though.
Opal: Hmm.
Becca: You know what? It was really nice meeting you.
Opal: Well, likewise. Now, you tell the gang that I left these bags of goodies there for them, ok?
Becca: Ok.
Opal: And you'd better keep that scarf and those glasses. I think they really suit you.
Becca: Thank you very much. Well, how about I walk you out to the car? And I promise I'll bring you some fresh mint. Can I help you with that?
Opal: That'd be great. Just love it. So you were over at the wedding already?
Becca: Yeah, I dropped the boys off there.
Opal: Oh.

Jamie: Hey, this was great. Can we have some more?
Dixie: You guys already had two pieces.
Jamie: Please?
Dixie: All right, all right. A little one, though, ok? The kids are bored.
Tad: Gee, imagine that.
Scott: I could give them a drive home, if you'd like. I don't mind.
Dixie: Oh, really?
Scott: Yeah, it's no problem.
Tad: Great. Thank you.
Dixie: Thank you.
Scott: Sure. Excuse me. Adam: Uh-huh.
Scott: Hey, guys, want to hit the pike?
Jamie: Yeah, we got Space Gunner Four. Do you know it?
Scott: Do I know it? I'm a cosmic commando, man.
Junior: Can you get to level nine?
Scott: With my eyes closed. Go get your stuff. I'll meet you in the hall, all right?
Dixie: Thanks, Scott.
Dixie: Hey. So did you put her down already?
Jake: Yeah, yeah, she went right to sleep.
Dixie: Aw.
Jake: You guys seen Gillian anywhere?
Tad: She's right there.
Jake: Uh, excuse me.

Marian: Scott, where you going?
Scott: I'm just going to run the boys home.
Marian: Oh, that's really nice of you. Thank you so much for all your help with the wedding.
Scott: No, I think thank you, you know. I haven't seen Dad sing so much ever. I've never seen him so happy.
Marian: Oh, thank you.
Scott: And I know a lot of that's thanks to you.
Marian: Thanks. I am kind of over the moon myself. All right, I'll see you when you get home, ok? All right. Bye.

Adam: Folks, one more small announcement. We've obviously broken a few traditions tonight -- quite a few, in fact -- but there is one that my wife -- "my wife."
Liza: Hmm.
Adam: That my wife insists on keeping.
Liza: That's right, and I'm not going to be embarrassed about it. There is only one person in this room that is not technically hitched, and so this goes to you

{Liza hands her bouquet to a depressed Haley]

All: Awww.
Liza: Now, we know that Mateo and you are going to be next. You have been an inspiration to all of us -- Adam and I, and Marian and Stuart, and tad and Dixie. I mean, we have this wedding thing down.
Adam: That's right. I think we should ha one every month.
Liza: Oh.
Adam: That's it. I'll pick up the tab. Weddings, weddings for everyone.

Vanessa: So, David wants you, Erica.

Junior: Come on, let's go to our room!
Jamie: I get the green controller!
Scott: Fire up the game. I'll be right there.
Jamie: All right!
Becca: Hey.
Scott: It's --
Becca: It's you.

Woman: Haven't seen you here before. Welcome. Glad you could join us.
Ryan: Oh, I'm not -- I'm not sure that I am joining you. I don't even know if I belong here.
Woman: Well, did you hear anything you could relate to? You answer that for yourself. But if the answer's yes, then maybe you came to the right place after all.

Marian: I'll be right there, Stuart.
Gillian: It's so wonderful to see two people in love.
Adam: Thank you, Gillian. It's nice of you to join us.
Liza: Well, thank you for watching Colby all day.
Jake: Anytime, anytime. And congratulations. I'll catch you later.
Liza: Ok.
Gillian: Good night.
Marian: Stuart's waiting for me outside. Is there anything else you two need?
Liza: No. I think we're wonderful.
Adam: We will be even better when everybody leaves.
Marian: Oh, I'm out of here.
Liza: Adam.
Tad: I can take a hint.
Dixie: Absolutely.
Tad: Great wedding.
Dixie: Take care of yourselves.
Adam: Good night.
Dixie: Good night.

Adam: Ah. Alone at last. You do make a beautiful bride.
Liza: And you are a dashing groom.
Adam: I meant everything I said in that chapel. You're everything to me. I'm going to make you proud to be my wife.
Liza: Well, I'm already proud. Want to go upstairs?
Adam: Oh, yeah.