CHURCH

Frankie, Charlie, Stacey and Lindsay are marveling at how Charlie looks.

Lindsay: You look absolutely wonderful cuz.

Stacey: Look at my niece. You make a beautiful bride. Come on Lindsay. It’s almost time for us to take our places.

Someone knocks on the door, and Lindsay opens it.

Lindsay: Uncle Cass.

Cass: Hey there.

Frankie: Hey honey.

Cass turns his attention to Charlie.

Cass: Oh my goodness. Do I really have to give you away?

Charlie: I only got one dad, so yes you do.

Stacey: Lindsay and I are gonna go.

Cass takes a deep breath after Stacey and Lindsay leave.

Cass: It’s almost time kid. We’re just waiting for Kirkland.

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KIRKLAND’S SUITE

Kirkland has his pants on, but is barechested when he flashes back to the text he got from Scott Granger, Jr. stating that Scott was coming to Bay City. He’s on the phone.

Kirkland: Dad I’m running a little behind, but I’m definitely coming. Okay.

Then he goes to answer a knock at the door. Steven walks in.

Steven: Bro we gotta get to the church, and you’re not even dressed yet.

Kirkland: Dude relax. I just gotta put my shirt and tie on.

Steven: As I’ve noticed.

Kirkland: Do you have the rings?

Steven: Yes.

Kirkland: I just got off the phone with my dad. You’re acting just like him.

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GRANT’S HOUSE

Grant walks into the living room in a full tuxedo and Christy is there.

Christy: My my don’t you look handsome.

Grant: I’m standing up for my son at his wedding. I have to look my best.

Christy: Gosh can’t you take a compliment?

Grant: Listen to me. We’re not friends. This is a business arrangement. You help me, and I help you. That’s how it goes.

Grant leaves and Christy reaches into her bag, grabs her phone, and pulls up the calendar. She looks at one particular date highlighted.

Christy: That’s the day.

Then she looks up and sees Eric.

Eric: What day is that?

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Kirkland walks out of the bathroom dressed and ready.

Steven: How you feelin?

Kirkland: I’m ready to marry the woman I love. Let’s go.

Steven opens the door, and there is Scott Granger, who has arrived from Genoa City.

Scott: Are you sure I can’t convince you not to go through with this wedding?

CAMERA PAN ON KIRKLAND...SLOW FADE TO THEME SONG.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aWlAfmcN9c&list=UUfhLlxU9gPVviSwFAwlLsCA&index=2

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PART 2

Steven looks back and forth at Scott and Kirkland.

Steven: Hey Scott.

Scott: Steven how are you?

Steven: I think...you two need to talk. I’ll be downstairs in the car.

Steven leaves and Scott shuts the door.

Scott: Wow that’s your brother? He’s hot.

Kirkland: He’s straight.

Scott: That’s what they all say, but anyway.

Kirkland: So you came all the way to Bay City to stop me from marrying Charlie? Cuz you’re not gonna do it.

Scott: Kirkland seriously? Why are you getting married to Charlie when you don’t even love her?

Kirkland: I love Charlie with all my heart, something you don’t seem to have a clue about.

Scott seems stung by Kirkland’s last statement.

Scott: I don’t have a clue about love? That’s what we had. You’re the only person I’ve ever loved. You and I were in love. How do you think it makes me feel to watch you marry someone else? I think you’re lying to yourself.

Kirkland: Lying? That’s all you’ve ever done Scott since you got back to Genoa City. You lied to Rafe. You’re lying to your mother. You’re lying to...what’s her name? Vandalism?

Scott: Vandalynn. Her name is Vandalynn.

Kirkland: Isn’t that the girl you slept with that…?

Scott: You can say it. It broke us up. I messed it up, and all this time I’ve been trying to figure out ways to make it up to you. I’ve been looking for you. Rafe is not you. I miss you Kirkland don’t you understand? I miss what we had back in school.

Kirkland: It was great, and I don’t regret it.

Scott goes closer to Kirkland.

Scott: And we can have it again. You don’t love Charlie the way you love me. I know it. I see it.

Kirkland: You know when I...came back home. I was so angry. I was angry about the way we broke up. I was angry at my dad for what he did to my mom in the past. During all that time I was searching for ways to stick it to him, so I ran against him for mayor.

Scott: Is that when you slept with that bartender at the GCAC?

Kirkland: That was all part of me getting information on my dad. I already knew Charlie back from when were kids but, we got closer, because she was angry at her mom and...she managed to forgive her, and she taught me the power of forgiveness. I felt so stuck in my anger, and Charlie helped me out of all of that. Her love changed me. Her love makes me a better man. That’s why I’m marrying her.

Scott slowly backs away.

Scott: But you haven’t told her...about us...have you?

Kirkland: No. I haven’t told her about my past, and she hasn’t told me much about hers. Like why she dropped out of school. All I know is that I love her, and she loves me.

Scott: We felt that way about each other once. We were in school, and we had a relationship. All we knew was that we loved each other.

Kirkland: I did love you, but I’ve moved on. I wish everybody could feel the way I feel right now about the woman I’m going to marry. One day, Scott, you are going to meet someone who blows you away so much that you just want to be a better person. You’re gonna realize that you’re stuck.

Scott: I’m not stuck.

Kirkland’s eyes well up with tears, and puts his hands on Scott’s shoulders.

Kirkland: You...are...stuck. Stuck in the past; stuck in what we had; stuck in what we used to be. I’m not anymore because of Charlie. I want you to be happy Scotty. I want you to feel what I feel now.

Scott starts to cry.

Scott: Stop this! I’m never gonna find anyone like you.

Kirkland: Yes you are. You’re gonna find someone better than me. Someone who makes you a better man.

Scott: She...really makes you happy.

Kirkland: Yes man. Yes. I don’t know where I’d be without her. I want you to find that happiness, too. Come here man.

Kirkland embraces Scott in a long hug.

Scott: Congratulations.

Kirkland: You will find it. I promise you.

Scott slowly backs away and then leaves.

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Christy: What are you doing here? I told you to wait for me.

Eric: Is it so bad for me to want to spend some extra time with my mom.

Christy gets up and hugs him.

Christy: I’m sorry son. I miss you, too, but we’ve gotta stay focused.

Eric: So you went and had it done.

Christy: Yes I did.

Eric: And it has something to do with that day you were talking about.

Christy: That’s when it’s gonna have its biggest effect.

Eric: Anything I can do to help?

Christy: You being here is the biggest help of all.

Eric: Where’s Grant?

Christy: He went to his son’s and Charlie’s wedding.

Eric flashes back to (EPISODE 155) when he served Charlie a latte.

Eric: Caramel latte for the pretty lady?

Charlie: Thank you. How much is it?

Eric: It’s on the house.

Eric then notices Charlie’s engagement ring.

Eric then flashes back to the present.

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CHURCH

Grant is at the altar with Kirkland and Steven as the guests start filing in.

Grant: What took you so long?

Steven: Traffic was backed up.

Grant: This doesn’t have anything to do with Scott Granger does it? If he tries to pull anything he’s gonna be sorry.

Kirkland: I don’t think he is dad. I think it sunk in for him that I love Charlie and I’m gonna be with her for the rest of my life.

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Meanwhile, Cass and Charlie are in a room together. Cass is dressed in a tuxedo, and Charlie in her wedding dress.

Cass: Look at this. After everything that you, your mother, and I have been through as a family, you’re getting married.

Charlie: I was too young, but I sensed trepidation with you and mom because of my heart condition.

Cass: We really didn’t know how long we’d have you. You’ve grown up, you went to school, and you’re going back to school.

Charlie: Yes dad of course.

Cass: Lila texted me and said that she and Jasmine are gonna send your wedding gift soon. She said she was sorry she couldn’t make it.

Charlie: I know she wasn’t feeling well and Jasmine wanted to be with her. I wish they were here.

Cass: Lila was a mother figure for you.

Charlie: Yep, but we got mom back now.

Cass: And it’s time for you to get married.

Charlie: Daddy.

Cass: Yes.

Charlie: Thank you for showing me how a man should treat a woman. Thanks for being the greatest dad ever.

Cass smiles and hugs his daughter.

Cass: You’re welcome honey. Kirkland’s waiting for his beautiful bride.

FREEZE FRAME ON CHARLIE...SLOW FADE OUT...END OF EPISODE 178