Brutal Bridesmaids (2021) Movie Script
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Which one of you is it?
Which one?
You carved out an entire
afternoon to spend with me
this weekend.
I'm the luckiest girlfriend
on Earth.
I know.
I know I've been living at
the office lately.
I'm teasing.
I know it's been a crazy time
for you.
Well, you've had some insane
times at work yourself
if I do recall.
Yeah, some clients think
I'm their therapist and on call
24/7, not their interior
designer, you know?
You do talk people off ledges,
baby.
But things are going
to calm down
after your merger's closed,
right?
Yeah, yeah.
They're gonna hand you that
promotion on a silver platter.
I know it.
A lot of things will be
different, I think.
I know.
It feels longer than a year ago,
doesn't it?
It does.
What?
I just remember freaking out,
like I wasn't sure
if I should try to kiss you
because I didn't want to be
too forward on our first date
but the uh,
the moment felt right.
I'm glad you did.
I was totally thought you
were so stiff
when we met at the gallery.
I was nervous.
But during dinner,
you were much more relaxed
then we walked here and by the
time we got to this bridge
and you kissed me,
I knew I liked you.
From the moment we met,
I saw all the light and beauty
inside of you.
I knew it then I wanted to spend
the rest of my life with you.
I wanted to ask you this
since the first time
we stood here.
Jessica Curtis,
will you marry me?
- Yes!
- Yes?
- Yes, of course.
- Yes, yes?
Yes.
Baby, come here.
- Oh no.
- Oh my God! No!
- Oh my God!
- Whoa, whoa, whoa, babe.
Let me try!
- I can get it!
- No, no, no, no.
You won't find out it down
there, baby.
Wait, just listen.
I grabbed that ring yesterday in
a hurry, okay?
It's more of a placeholder.
I didn't want to wait another
day to ask you, so okay,
I was gonna get you another
thing.
I just wanted it to happen.
I just wanted it to happen today.
- Are you just saying this?
- No, I swear.
Okay, I swear.
Because I had to ask you today.
So, baby, just, just come, come
off the ledge for a second.
Oh my God.
You were really gonna
dive in there?
I do like shiny things,
but I'll wear a paperweight
for you.
You're so cute.
Hmmm, ah, I love you so much.
This is certainly not
how I imagined
our afternoon date to go.
Wooh, yeah.
Jeez.
Uhm, well,
at least we have a good
engagement story, huh?
I mean if we were gonna have
a wedding disaster,
at least we got it out
of the way.
Exactly.
So can we just agree from here
no drama, no stress?
And simple.
Yes.
Love is all that matters
to me today.
Welcome home!
Hmm.
Are you psychic?
I'm starving.
Figured you would be after
working all weekend
and the long drive back.
Yeah.
I don't know how you manage to
lug that thing around.
If you weren't a photographer, I'd
think you had a dead body in there.
Oh, trust me, I almost killed
a few of the models
this weekend.
It was supposed to be a simple
shoot,
but it was just drama
one after another.
Have I ever told you
you're the best roommate ever?
Few times.
Good, 'cause it's true.
Okay, you are positively
glowing.
Something big happen.
Something at work?
No way.
Michael proposed yesterday!
Oh, oh my God!
Let me see.
Oh, that's a long story.
Wait, so does that mean me
coming home to dinner
and wine are near in end?
Oh, I'll always cook you dinner
when I'm in town.
That merger Michael's
working on,
turns out it's leading
to a promotion in San Diego.
California?
And it's happening fast
in the next three months.
Wait, as in three months
from now?
And since neither of us
have a lot of close family
and we want the wedding
really simple,
we're doing it before the move.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
So you're getting married in
three months?
Actually,
we found an amazing venue
right on the beach,
Chandler Estate.
Yeah, I've seen pictures.
It's gorgeous.
It is, and they miraculously
had a cancellation
next month.
So we jumped on it.
Wow.
Um, uh, that's great.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
Do you need to sit down?
I'm just processing all of this.
So you're getting married
in a month
and then moving across
the country.
If all goes as planned, yes.
And the venue has a planner that
will handle almost everything.
I'll just need some help here
and there from my bridesmaids,
and my maid of honor
if she's not leaving town
that weekend.
Oh my God!
If I have anything booked,
consider it canceled.
But on one condition,
I get to do your wedding photos.
It'll be my gift.
Good.
I couldn't afford your
rate Anyways.
Yeah, I know.
Seriously though,
I'm really happy for you guys.
I know that it hasn't been easy
for either of you.
Everything that happened with
your parents
and Michael's family being
total Assholes.
Assholes, yes,
but now you both get the happy
ending you deserve.
That's such a sweet thing to
say.
Well, I mean it
with all my heart.
Yeah, I know you do.
How is that?
Your face?
It's an open book.
I can always tell
when you're lying.
I am a horrible liar, aren't I?
That time you ate the last
cupcake in the fridge,
and you acted like I was crazy
for asking where it went?
Okay, not my finest moment.
Now, let's toast!
Here you go.
Here we are.
To the best, most amazing
wedding adventure
and the best maid of honor ever.
Aw, and to an amazing couple.
Cheers.
Hmm, now, let's eat.
Then I have to call
the rest of the girls
and ask them to be bridesmaids.
Should be interesting.
Oh, I'm sure it will be.
Who else are you asking?
Hello.
There she is.
Oh, I could not sleep after you
called me last night
with the big news.
This is so exciting.
I'm so happy you're going to be
my bridesmaid.
To be honest, I was a little
surprised you asked me.
What's it been, a little over
a year since we've met?
It feels like 20 years after
everything we've been through here.
Well, people do bond fast when they're
in the trenches together, don't they?
Plus you introduced me to
Michael at that gallery, so
Yeah, who would have knew that
me introducing you to him
will lead to all of this?
A wedding.
You moving.
It's all my fault, isn't it?
You have no one to blame
but yourself.
Do you have a second?
Ugh, so you're not gonna make me
wear a ruffled pink dress,
are you, because I'm still
having PTSD
from my high school homecoming.
No.
It's about the idea you
and I had.
Starting our own firm?
I had assumed that was off
the table now.
I feel terrible.
I know you've already put
fillers out to the clients,
but with the whirlwind that's
about to happen,
I need to hit pause.
I'm so sorry.
Once I get settled in, maybe
I can work remotely and
I get it.
You have to do what's best
for you.
Are you sure you're okay?
You seemed a little upset
on the phone.
It was a lot to take in, but
what have I always said
to do when clients or life
throws you a curve ball?
Improvise.
Exactly.
And that is what I'm going to
do, improvise.
I'm still forging ahead
with the company.
It's just gonna be solo now.
I was hoping you'd say that.
It's all gonna work out,
trust me.
Yes.
But I do have a client call in
five minutes so
And I don't have to go break
the news to Mr. Anderson.
Lunch later?
If I don't get escorted off
the property.
Yeah.
He's going to be pissed he's
losing one of his best
designers, but he's going to
keep you every second he can.
Oh, and you received the email
about the brunch my cousin
is throwing for all
the bridesmaids on Saturday?
I'll be there.
Is that your maid of honor,
your cousin?
Ah, my cousin, Sloan, offered to
throw the brunch you know,
but my maid of honor is Melanie,
my roommate.
So you got your cousin
and your roommate.
Who else is standing?
My oldest friend in the world,
Binky.
Binky?
Yeah, it's short for Bianca.
Then there's my college friend,
Holly, so
And they're all friends
with each other?
Not really.
I mean, they've all met here
and there,
but there's not a lot
of history between them.
Well, I can't wait to meet them.
Bye.
Hi.
Oh my God, oh my God!
I missed you.
Oh my God! I cannot believe
you're gonna marry.
That is so crazy.
I know.
Good to see you, Binky.
Oh, you know me for my show
or something?
Oh, Binky, of course you
remember Mel?
Oh, that's right.
Melissa!
It's Melanie.
I see you every year at Jess'
birthday party.
Yeah, of course.
Oh God, we've had some fun times
at those, haven't we?
Yeah, and I see you've already
started today.
Um, when Sloan rented out this
place and it's free alcohol,
so I did not want to miss
the opportunity.
Do you girls want some?
Yes.
Yeah.
A couple of mimosas please?
Make that three while
you're at it, please.
Hello.
This is Kristin,
my partner in crime
at the office.
Her wisdom has helped me land
some big accounts.
I'm sure you're sad
she's moving away.
Well, we did have some plans,
but who can step in the way
of true love, right?
Holly!
Hi!
Holly,
I feel like it's been forever.
Well, four kids in seven years
will do that.
Oh my God.
Oh my God.
I remember that she was pregnant
at your birthday
a couple years ago,
and we were wine tasting.
That must have been
so boring for you.
Well, it certainly wasn't boring
when you threw up
all over me on the party bus.
What a day, right?
But dealing with you that day
helped prepare me
for all the times I've had to
deal with whiny,
sick children,
so I guess I should thank you.
Oh.
Why don't we all sit down?
Sloan texted saying she's gonna
be a few minutes late, okay?
I'm good with water.
Thanks.
So, Sloan,
she's your cousin, right?
Yeah, we're a couple years apart
so we weren't close
when we were kids.
Oh my God.
I remember when she punched bad
Hinick in the face
on the playground because he got
your backpack dirty.
Oh man, yeah.
She always had my back.
She's late to the brunch that
she organized.
It's always something with her,
isn't it?
You know that she's going
through a lot right now.
How did she react when you asked
her to be her bridesmaid
after what happened?
If a guy ever did to me what
Rick did to her,
I would kill him.
Wait, what happened?
I caught my fianc boning one of
my bridesmaids,
boning in the backroom
of the church
on our wedding day.
Sloan, I'm so glad you made it.
I'm sorry I'm late,
especially since I'm supposed
to be hosting mess.
This is Kristin um, from the
firm that I told you about.
Yeah, hey.
How did the interview go?
Must have went well,
it went so long.
It's just an interview.
But yeah, Binky,
I did wanna kill Rick.
I also wanted to kill
the bridesmaid from hell
whose name shall not be spoken.
But for better or worse,
Jessica and a few others
held me back.
I mean, you pick your closest
family and friends
to stand next to you
on the biggest day
of your life, right?
And then one of them
betrays you?
But I learned an important
lesson that day,
that anybody can betray you
and stab you in the back,
even your own bridesmaid.
Well, now that we're all here,
I wanna thank you for being part
of my wedding next month.
You all know that I lost
my parents when I was a kid.
So having each one of you
there means
I'll have family there
because each one you is like a
sister to me.
I hope that over the next
few weeks,
you all can become sisters to
each other as well.
To my bridesmaids!
- Woo!
- Yay!
Cheers!
Cheers!
Cheers!
You know, it's bad luck to
cheers with water, right?
I have to take my son
to softball after this
and to take my daughters
to dance,
so I guess you'll just have to
drink for me today.
Fair enough.
We had this guy on my show
who was sober,
so obviously
he was really bad TV
so we just had him put it off.
Was this one of those vulgar
reality shows
where everyone's
in the same house
and you all sleep together?
Yeah, it was really popular,
what, back in college?
No, it still is.
They still ask you to do the
reunions every year, right?
Yeah, of course.
But you know, I'm so busy that
sometimes I can't get to it.
Yeah, Rick,
and I used to watch it.
Rick was my fianc the one that
Yeah, I got it.
Let's not focus
on the negative, shall we?
I'm sorry.
I guess I'm still getting
over it.
And um, I never want anyone to
suffer the way I did, so
Well, I can't imagine anyone
here doing anything
to hurt Jessica or disrupt
her wedding.
Thank you for coming by
to go for everything.
Everyone at Chandler Estate is
thrilled the open date
worked for you and Michael.
It did create a bit
of a time crunch
and there are decisions
to be made.
I know it's overwhelming.
Oh, it's a funny story when
Michael proposed,
I accidentally knocked the ring
out of his hands
two seconds after I saw it.
Oh.
It's sitting at the bottom
of a pond.
Oh dear.
We'll have a replacement
by the wedding day.
What is it?
Nothing, dear.
There's an old saying if you
lose your engagement ring
before the wedding
What, like a bad omen?
Never mind.
Silly superstition stuff.
Let's get started.
Yes, yes.
Oh my God, yes, we'll be there.
Thank you so much.
Awesome.
There's my bride.
You ready for wine Wednesday?
That was Chicone's Bridal,
the exclusive place downtown
that takes months
to get an appointment at.
Of course, I know Chicone's.
Let me guess,
you worked your magic?
Mel did.
Being a photographer comes with
a ton of wedding connections.
I guess you picked the right
maid of honor.
But they were only able to
schedule a two-hour appointment
for us to look at bridal gowns
and bridesmaids dresses.
Okay, so we'll take over the
place and make it happen.
I'll text the other girls on
the way to lunch, so
I'm sure Sloan is gonna be
so weird.
I mean, seeing her at the brunch
the other day reminded me
of how crae that girl can be.
Come on, I think the wedding may
just be reopening
some old wounds.
Well, it's only gonna get worse
before it gets better.
Let's go to lunch.
I'm impressed.
Oh, Jess,
this would look amazing on you.
Courtney.
It's been forever.
Thank you so much for
squeezing us in.
Anything for you, Mel.
Welcome to Chicone's, ladies.
I'm Courtney and I'm gonna be
taking care of you today.
And you must be the bride.
I am.
I'm so excited to be here.
My pleasure.
Now, first things first.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Thank you.
This always helps
in the decision making.
- Thank you.
- Of course.
- Thank you.
- It does.
- Cheers.
- Of course.
Cheers.
It's not that I don't drink
at all.
I just don't always have to have
a drink in my hand to have a good.
I don't know if you would know a
good time if it bit you in-
Now then, I know that we're
under a tight timeline here,
so let's get started
with the bride.
Since your wedding day is
approaching quickly,
I chose a few options that
shouldn't require
hardly any alterations.
I'm sure one of them will work
out perfectly.
I can't wait.
Can't wait.
All right, follow me
to the dressing room area.
Oh wait, wait, can I get a group
photo?
I have to post this.
Of course.
All right, ready?
1, 2, 3.
Yeah.
Guys, what do you guys think
she's gonna come out next?
Oh my God.
Oh my God, I love that one.
It's so hot.
Do you think it's too revealing?
Mmm, you can pull it off.
You can pull it off,
but is that what you want
your grandchildren to see when
they see photos of your wedding?
Okay, grandma.
I'm just saying it is a lot of
Skin, but you do look great.
It's just not very
beach wedding though.
All right,
let's try something else.
I love it.
Me too.
I think this is the one.
Yeah.
I agree.
It's magnificent.
Now then our window of time
is shrinking.
So let's switch gears
to the bridesmaids.
Why don't each of you take
a look through our showroom
and pick out a few options.
Kristin, that is gorgeous.
I agree.
It's one of our newest arrivals
in the store.
That also means it'll be
the most expensive, right?
Well, that's exciting.
Did you expect anything less?
I like the cut off this one,
but maybe in a different color.
Don't you think that style
is a little outdated?
I could say the same thing
about yours.
Mel, I love that cut.
So elegant.
Thank you.
It's great.
But black for a wedding?
What?
I thought you'd be happy.
Isn't black your favorite color?
I like what you each picked out
but I'm not in love
with any of them either.
I want something elegant
and fun,
simple yet sophisticated.
Basically,
a bit of each of them.
Okay, well, let's head back out
to the showroom,
but I'm afraid we don't have too
much time left.
So please do your best to hurry.
What the hell was that?
Oh, I'm just taking a picture of
you in that beautiful dress.
Delete it!
- Delete it right now!
- Relax!
What is all the yelling about?
Yeah, what's going on?
She took a photo of me while
I was getting undressed.
It is just a little
misunderstanding.
She knows exactly
what she's doing.
That's illegal, you know?
I think that we all need
to calm down.
What are you gonna do?
Oh, you're gonna go
tell on me, Sloan.
Look, you can get arrested
for this.
Oh my God. You need
to delete it.
What makes you think it's okay
to take photos of me.
- Oh, you know what
- Yeah, leave!
- You're leaving, wow!
- Stop!
What is going on?
Binky, took a naked picture
of Sloan.
What?
Binky, give me your phone.
Give it to me.
It was a joke.
Deleted.
I think we're done here.
We've already gone over our
appointment slot.
But we didn't settle
on any dresses.
I think it's best
if we call it a day.
I'll take all your opinions into
consideration,
and I'll decide this week.
I hope you all support whatever
color and style
I choose.
Of course, we will.
Way to have fun, ladies.
You left this
in your changing room.
Thank you.
Oh, and your friend, Sloan,
she left out the back door.
She did?
She told me to tell you that
she was sorry.
She seemed upset.
I'm sorry.
Okay, maybe I overreacted.
I'm sorry.
- What's wrong with you?
- What?
I said I'm sorry.
Don't come at me.
I don't even know you.
You know your neck is all red.
What do you mean my neck
is all red?
- Oh my God!
- That looks bad.
Oh my God.
Call 911!
Oh my God!
It's literally everywhere.
Help is coming.
Relax.
Oh that, oh, it itches so bad.
Okay, Todd, please call if you
need anything.
Tell Holly we love her.
How's she doing?
They were able to reverse
the reaction at the hospital.
I mean they're keeping her
overnight,
but she should be fine.
Do the doctors know
what caused it?
They think it was an allergic
reaction,
maybe a cleaning chemical or
something that got
in the garment bags.
What is it?
Sloan's finally texting me back.
She broke out, too.
That's why she left the store
so fast.
She's okay now.
Well, my itching finally
stopped, too.
How about you?
Disappeared as fast
as it came on.
Well, Courtney swore it was
nothing in the store,
but she's still mortified.
She promised to give you
a discount on the dresses
if you still wanna buy
from them.
You know,
it's weird when we got home,
I notice a smudge of white
powder on my jacket sleeve.
White powder?
I mean, I threw it in the wash.
I didn't think much of it.
What if it was something on our
street clothes
and not the dresses?
What would have been
on our clothes?
I don't know, like someone put
something on them.
Okay, open book.
What are you thinking?
What I'm thinking is
we were all running around that
store like mad women.
So yeah, hypothetically,
someone could have come in
and put something on
our clothes,
but why?
And who would have done that?
Who would do that?
So my aesthetician rubbed this
Moroccan coconut oil
into my skin for two hours
and only then
did the redness go away.
I'm so sorry.
I feel horrible about
the whole thing.
It wasn't your fault.
I hope I'm not interrupting
any work talk.
Hello there, mister.
Michael, what a surprise!
Congratulations
on the engagement.
It's such a sudden turn
of events.
Yeah, well, you never know what
life is gonna throw your way.
Hmm, you sure don't.
Michael had a meeting nearby
and popped over
to join us for lunch.
Damn!
I wish I knew.
I have to run downtown.
I'm gonna go check out some
office space.
My realtor thinks he found me
a perfect location
for my firm.
That's amazing.
I'm so happy you're still
doing it.
Plus,
you two lovebirds have plenty
to discuss.
Only two weeks ago.
Pleasure as always, Kristin.
Likewise.
Bye.
So I saw that email this morning
from Tabitha.
Everything was good
with the caterer.
And you saw the flower options?
I did.
Maybe simpler is better.
Exactly.
Less is more.
Exactly.
And how about we go ring
shopping
this weekend?
Because I'd love to get
an idea of your wedding band,
not to mention replace the
engagement ring.
Yeah, we need to take care
of that
and have to get your ring,
too, so
Maybe uh, Sunday?
It'd have to be in the morning.
Holly's hosting that
get-together for the girls
in the afternoon.
I'm surprised you guys
are getting together so soon
after what happened
last weekend,
and that Holly's even up
for hosting.
Well, she said she's fully
recovered and insisted on it.
Plus, I wanna see everyone as
much as possible
before we leave.
I can understand that.
But hopefully this round is less
eventful for you.
Well, I mean it can't be any
worse, right?
I hope not.
Welcome.
Is someone else here?
I thought Jess would be
with you.
You two seem attached
at the hip lately.
Just trying to be a good maid of
honor to my best friend,
I guess.
Of course, you are.
She's just running errands.
She should be here any minute.
Please.
Come on in.
Everything is set up right
through here.
No kids today?
Oh, Todd took them out so
I could have some peace.
Cute theme.
Thanks.
Jess always loved taco Tuesdays
in college.
Funny, I don't think she's ever
been to one
in all the years we've lived
together.
Funny.
Right this way.
Thank God, I found the tequila
or we'd be drinking lemonade
and those.
Dessert?
Sort of.
No, those are those booty
blaster shakes
that you see in the infomercials
at night.
Booty blaster?
Yeah, why else would she be
hosting us?
To hawk 'em.
That is not true.
I offered to throw Jessica
a shower
and she didn't want
any of the fuss,
so I decided to have a gathering
as bridesmaids.
And if anyone wants to taste
delicious shake
or take a sample home,
they're welcome to.
No, thank you.
I'm not ready after my reaction.
Okay.
Well, you let us know when
you're ready to start the party.
We won't be holding our breath.
Excuse me.
Is there any mixer in here?
Oh, this is just a teaser for
the bachelorette party.
The alcohol rep I know is doing
all top shelf
for the lake house.
What lake house?
Um, I'm surprised Jess
didn't tell you.
Uh, I planned the whole thing
and ran by her this morning.
She was so into it.
We were all supposed to discuss
bachelorette party ideas today.
I know but I figured you were
swamped as the maid of honor,
so I found the most amazing lake
house right next
to the wedding venue
where we could party the night
before the rehearsal.
Jess loved the idea.
But was that really your place
to do that?
Yeah, as her oldest
and dearest friend,
I think it is.
Cheers.
Oldest is right.
Nice place.
Thank you.
I stayed up all night cleaning.
The place looked like a war
zone, especially since I was out
of commission most of the week.
I heard you were in rough shape.
I'm sorry you had to go
through that.
It's not your fault.
I heard you had a rash too.
Yeah, I mean it was pretty
nasty,
but I didn't have to go
to the hospital or anything.
Lucky you.
I need to get that. The others are
right through there to the kitchen.
Here she is!
Hey, guys!
Look who's here.
Oh my God.
You look so good.
Mwah.
Right.
And now my favorite.
Thank you, Binky.
I love you.
Mwah.
Cheers.
All right, let's get this
party started.
All right, let's get drinking.
Party favors?
These are a little side
venture I joined.
I already got some of my friends
from my Miss Mommy group
on board.
I thought they'd be great
for you, girls,
since you're all on the go
so much.
Booty blaster.
It may be a silly name
but it is a great product.
The cookies and cream
are the most popular,
but the peppermint bark
is my favorite.
It's not a big deal.
I had some extra samples
lying around
I thought I'd let you girls
try them.
Oh, I just didn't know this
party included a sales pitch.
It doesn't.
Why don't we go to the patio?
This way.
Yeah.
Anyone mind if I capture
the day?
Don't worry, some people know
their boundaries
with photography.
All right, smile.
Anyway, I am so excited
for your bachelorette party
in a few weeks.
It is gonna be so much fun.
Thank you again for planning it. You know I
wanted something easy and close to the venue
so your idea sounded perfect.
But promise me no strippers.
Promise.
Yeah, I didn't have any
strippers at mine.
Maybe if I had, the bridesmaid
whose name
shall not be spoken would have
gone for them
instead of after Rick.
Jess, why don't we open
your gifts?
All right.
All right, as you all know,
I didn't want any gifts.
But then Holly told me
to ask each of you
to bring something small and
personal that reminded you
of our favorite memory together.
And I thought that was really
sweet, so.
I'll go first.
Mel, oh my God.
I remember this like it was
yesterday.
The day we moved into our first
apartment together.
Oh, that's great.
It's beautiful, thank you.
Um, here.
Oh, thank you.
Ooh, festive.
What is that?
Trixie, oh my God.
This is the doll Binky
and I used to play
with all the time.
You had Trixie and I had Mandy.
I had to scour the Internet
for an original.
So adorable.
My turn.
It's a mix of all our favorite
songs from college,
every big moment of our life,
from party jams
to break-up anthems.
Holly, this is so sweet.
Man, some of these really
take me back.
Who even owns a CD player,
right?
Oh, I think I have one
in my car.
Thank you.
Okay, right.
Is this?
An Ellingsworth portrait?
Ellings, what?
Ellingsworth, it's the painter
at the exhibition
where Kristin introduced me
to Michael.
I will never forget the way that
you two looked at each other,
and I knew it will never be
the same.
This is so amazing.
You really didn't have to
do this.
Thank you, Kristin.
Way to keep the gifts small.
I guess I'm last.
What this is?
Don't worry,
it's not my wedding ring.
I wouldn't have survived
my horrible wedding day
or everyday since without you.
Oh my God, is this
The locket you gave me
for my birthday
right after everything
fell apart.
It gives me strength.
I had to take it to a jeweler
and he split it into two.
That way,
no matter where you are,
we'll still always be together.
Oh my God, oh this is thank you.
I love you.
I love you.
Who wants some tacos?
Tequila.
- Yeah, tequila.
- Yeah.
Cheers, you guys.
My God.
Who is Michael standing with?
No one from his family, right?
Right, there's a lot of bad
blood and drama there.
His groomsmen are buddies from
college and grad school.
They're like his brothers.
Better question is do they look
like Michael?
No, it's a legit question,
'cause you really hit the jackpot, and as soon
as I met him, I knew he was the one for you.
Thank you, Binky.
But I remember when you met him
at the gallery,
you were like, "Mel, I don't
know about this guy."
Yeah.
I think it took us both
a minute.
Us?
Yeah, I mean Jess wasn't sure
at first,
but I thought he was a nice guy
and great looking.
But I'd never guessed you'd be
getting married to him.
Why is that?
Well, Jess always goes after
the artistic types.
I've always dated
the ones with the suits.
You do attract a lot of bankers
and lawyers.
So, Mel, you would say that
Michael is more your type.
Is he your #MCE,
man crush every day.
Very funny.
What, you don't have a thing
from Michael, do you?
Of course not.
Wait, you don't, do you?
Open book, Mel.
Okay, I was attracted to him at
first when we first met.
I mean who wouldn't be?
But that was it.
Are you sure about that?
Of course.
I would never
Are you two ever alone together
in the apartment?
- I bet you are.
- Wait.
Sloan, you are way out of line.
Am I?
Or am I just getting closer to
the truth?
I would never do that to Jess.
She's my best friend.
Yeah, well, best friends make
the best enemies.
Believe me.
Girl, just 'cause you had the
wedding from hell
doesn't make every guy a dog
and every bridesmaid a whore.
Oh yeah, we're gonna do that
right now?
We do not need to yell.
This is not reality TV.
Oh, go take the stick out of
your ass and go drink
a peppermint bark shake,
'cause I am done.
You will not speak to me like
that in my own house.
Hey, did you hear her?
Jess, please, don't
Okay, party's over.
Let's go, girls.
Go.
A little party favor for you.
I know.
Give this to Binky.
Thanks.
Hey, I'm sorry if things got
a little heated.
I'd blame the margaritas, but I
think it's more than that.
We're all really different
people.
You're all good people,
and for some reason,
you just don't see it
in each other.
I'm sorry if the shakes
were a bad idea.
I know it's silly,
but it gives me something else
to focus on besides Todd
and the kids, you know.
It's fine.
I'm sure they're great.
You know what you're getting
into, right?
Because the fun, the romance,
it all fades away
way quicker than you realize.
And the whole wedding may not be
a good idea.
Holly, it's been a long day,
okay?
Look, I know.
I'm sorry.
I just want what's best for you.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Thanks again.
Deep in thought?
Jess,
I'm really sorry about earlier.
Sloan twisted my words
and made me sound like
a crazy, jealous roommate.
Everyone was so fired up and
ready to argue.
Look, I need you to hear me.
I could not be happier for you.
And I need you to know I would
never do anything to hurt you.
And I know that Michael and you
were meant for each other.
Am I lying?
Remember, open book.
I don't need to see your face
to know the truth.
I know you, and I know things
got blown out of proportion.
Are you expecting someone?
No.
What a surprise!
Hey, babe.
- I know.
- Come on in.
- Hey, Mel.
- Hey.
Hey, come.
- I got this.
- Thank you, baby.
I'll let you two have
some privacy.
Thanks.
Is everything okay?
Yeah.
I kept getting these weird texts
from Sloan earlier.
Sloan?
About what?
Asking crazy questions.
Like if I ever get weird vibes
around Melanie.
Warning me not to mess
my life up.
God.
Okay, Holly's hangout
got a little out of control.
Some things were said.
But it was all margarita-fueled
nonsense.
I mean Sloan was probably
drunk-texting you.
The whole goal was to keep
things simple.
We have had enough drama
in our lives, baby.
It just seems like
your bridesmaids keep
stirring things up
for the hell of it.
It's like family members not
getting along,
and they're not used to each
other.
Family would understand this
experience
is not about them, right.
They'd cast their differences
aside and put you first, baby.
I have faith in them,
and I know things will
slow down and calm down
by the wedding day.
You really believe that?
I do.
It's getting late,
and since you're already here
Are you seducing me,
Mrs. West?
It's Ms. Curtis for the time
being,
but yes, I am.
Hmm, well, seduce away my lady.
I love the ivory plates.
I agree. I think they'll look
lovely with your centerpieces.
Yes.
Um, excuse me one moment.
Sure.
Hey, you.
I heard you weren't
feeling well.
It was those damn shakes.
What?
The booty blaster.
I was stupid enough to take it
and I've been in my bathroom
for 12 hours.
Something was in it.
I mean, calm down.
Maybe they went bad or
something.
No, first that rash and now
I've been poisoned.
I think somebody did it on
purpose.
Holly would never do that.
Yeah, well, maybe Holly's not
that innocent.
But it could have been anybody.
We were all around the samples
at the party.
Okay, I'm gonna call the others
and see if anyone else
is sick.
Do you need anything?
No.
I got to go.
It's happening.
I'm sorry.
One more second, Tabitha.
No problem, dear.
Hello?
Hey, Holly.
It's me.
Weird question, those shake
samples you had
at the party yesterday,
do they go bad
if they're left out?
Go bad?
No, they don't even need to be
refrigerated.
That's one of their selling
points.
Did you wanna buy some?
The thing is that
Kristin is sick
and she thinks it was
the shakes.
She tried her sample?
I didn't think she would.
I guess she did.
Did you take yours?
No, I forgot I had 'em.
Oh, anyway,
I made the shakes myself.
It must have been something else
Kristin ate.
Yeah, that's what I told her.
Hope she gets better soon and
doesn't end up
in the hospital like I did.
Oh, I'm sure it's not that
serious,
but I'll keep you posted.
I'll talk to you later.
Okay, bye.
Bridesmaid trouble?
I've seen it all, dear.
What is it about weddings that
makes everyone act like
they're still in middle school?
Weddings are milestones that
make everyone
reflect on their own life.
Everything leading to it can
stir up a lot of emotions.
Sometimes it brings out
the best in people
and sometimes the worst.
But we have a wedding to plan,
shall we?
Yes.
Okay.
Oh, that's no fun.
Well, I'm sure she'll be okay.
Everybody gets food poisoning.
Okay.
I'll talk to you soon, baby.
Okay.
Bye.
Oh, baby.
Hey.
Oh my God.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
I was afraid it was a lot worse
than they said.
Well, the X-ray didn't show
anything broken, all right,
just some heavy bruising.
Nothing that'll show under
my tux in a couple weeks.
Don't worry about the wedding
right now.
It could have been a lot worse.
This is Detective Weaver.
You must be Jessica.
And you are?
Melanie, a friend.
So what did happen?
Did they rob you?
There's been a rash of muggings
in the same business area
since the last year,
possibly related.
Did you see what the guy
looked like?
No, he was wearing a hoodie
or something.
We're going over security
footage.
I can't believe this happened.
I do have to ask.
Is there anybody I mean,
anybody you can think of that
would wanna hurt you?
No, why?
It's strange.
The person didn't demand
any kind of money
before attacking you.
Didn't even go over your wallet
when you were in the ground.
And from what you described,
this person was in a rage
and then just vanished.
Maybe they're on drugs?
Possible.
But they could have hurt you
a lot worse.
I'm just not sure why they
suddenly stopped.
Lucky they did.
You have my card.
Call me if you can think of
anything else.
I'll be in touch.
Ladies.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I'm okay.
Does it hurt?
Are you okay?
I'm relieved.
The last time I received a phone
call and rushed
to the hospital,
things turned out differently.
Your parents.
Let me stay.
You don't have to do this alone.
Oh, they said he'll be released
early in the morning.
I'll just doze off
in the chair in there.
And you should go home,
get some rest.
All right.
This is so crazy.
A lot of crazy stuff's
happened lately.
The rashes, Kristin getting
sick, and now this.
You'd think someone
was planning it all.
What?
You don't think
it's all connected?
I don't know
what to think anymore.
All I know is that ever since
Michael and I got engaged,
it's been one thing after
another.
But who would wanna do
that to you guys?
It'd have to be someone
close to us,
someone we know.
Maybe the detective spooked you
when she asked you
if there was anybody that wanted
to hurt you.
Look, it's been a long night.
I should get back to him.
Promise me you'll call me if you
need anything.
I mean anything.
I promise.
I'll talk to you in the morning.
Okay.
Hello.
Oh my God, I just got a text
from Binky.
I'm heading there now.
No, no, that's not necessary.
But you hate hospitals.
Michael is already asleep,
and we're gonna leave
in the morning anyways.
If you're sure I'll turn around,
but I can always turn back
around, okay.
Thank you.
Do they know what happened?
Who attacked him?
The cops are still working
on it.
Good.
I'm so sorry this happened,
Jess.
And those dumb texts I sent
after Holly's the other day,
I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean any of it.
You know that, right?
It's fine, Sloan.
Let's just move on.
So the wedding's still
happening?
We haven't talked about it yet,
but I think so.
I'm happy to hear that.
Thanks for checking in.
Of course.
I'll call you tomorrow.
Don't even think about it.
Hang on, baby.
I can help you.
You've been baby-ing me
for over a week now.
We're getting married
in three days.
I sort of need you in one piece,
you know.
Fair enough, then I guess
I have a lifetime
to carry things for you, so
Exactly.
Cherish these moments.
I will.
Wow.
Are you sure all of this is
gonna fit inside
the welcome bags?
I may have gone a little
overboard
but I just wanted
to get plenty of goodies
for everyone staying
at the Estate.
Yum.
No.
Yes, ma'am.
I guess on that note,
I'll get back to my place
and finish packing
for the weekend.
Promise me you're not gonna lift
your suitcases.
Don't worry. Okay, I'll put the
boys to work when they pick me up
from my bachelor party tomorrow.
Okay.
Wooh, booze.
Nice.
Can you make sure Binky does not
drink all these tonight?
Stop.
Oh, speak of the devil.
The welcome back party has
arrived!
Hey.
Oh, okay.
Thank you for coming.
And I was just leaving.
Binky, good to see you.
You too, Mr. Bachelor.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Yes.
Remember, take it easy, okay?
Alright.
Hey.
Wow,
there is a lot going on here.
I know.
I figured it'd be simplest
if we take a tote
and just dropped one of each
items into it.
- Good?
- Okay.
So what have we got?
We've got some snacks,
alcohol, thank you.
Mhmm.
Aspirin, sunscreen and
what's this?
It's a map of the area around
the Estates,
so people don't get lost.
You know me, I need this, right?
All right, let's get started.
Thank you again for doing this.
You know, with Michael moving so
slowly and Melanie
being out of town on a gig,
you are a lifesaver.
Of course.
Oh, did they ever find the guy
that attacked Michael
and those other people?
They're still working on it.
God, I'm just I'm really glad
that he's okay.
Me too.
Honestly,
I can't wait until next week,
you know, when we can breathe
for a minute.
Did you ever think I'm gonna
get married?
I didn't think you wanted to.
Of course,
I want to the right guy.
But he can't change me.
Because I swear every time a
woman gets into a relationship,
they just like flip a switch.
Do you think I have?
No, not necessarily, but yeah,
you're different since Michael.
What do you mean?
Like with your friends.
When's the last time you
and I had anything
but squeeze in a lunch together?
It's not Michael.
Life got busy in the last year
with everything.
A week turned into a month,
then a few months,
and now we're here.
Oh, I know that you are so busy
and that you're about to start a
new chapter in your life.
But if I'm gonna be honest
with you,
I feel like when you asked me
about today,
I was the last resort.
What?
Yeah.
Like Melanie is out of town.
Holly is busy with her kids.
Kristin, well, stuffing bags
is beneath Kristin.
And Sloan is too emotional
with weddings.
So that left me.
Binky, I promise it wasn't
like that.
You're my oldest friend.
No matter how much time passes,
I know you're always
there for me.
I mean I still remember crying
on your shoulder
at my parents' funeral.
I thought you forgot how close
we were.
Of course not.
And I'm here for you, too.
Always.
Come here.
Any man would be lucky to call
you his wife.
My God, when did we get
so serious?
Oh my God, can we change
the channel?
Ooh, and talk about
tomorrow night.
Oh boy.
Oh boy is right. I can't wait for
you to see this house that I got.
It is so sick and we're about
to get turned up.
Anyone knows how to party
it's you.
Oh, and this is gonna be a party
you'll never forget.
Wow.
How did Binky find this place?
I guess it's been on a bunch of
dating shows.
Of course it has.
Oh, I guess we're the last ones
to arrive.
Oh, it's Michael.
You can go on in.
Okay, I'll see you inside.
Tell him to behave himself.
Checking up on me already?
Any bridesmaids brawls yet?
It's their last night all
hanging out together.
I think everyone can make peace
for one night.
Can or will?
Yeah, hang on.
Hang on.
I'll be I got you.
Sounds like they're raring
to go.
Yeah, they're even more excited
for my bachelor party than I am.
I mean, I know the feeling.
By the way, Det. Weaver called.
They arrested someone for all
those muggings.
That's great.
Do you have to go in to see if
you can identify him?
Well, that's the thing,
they don't think
it's the same person that
attacked me.
Why not?
Well, I guess this guy always
pulled a gun on people
when he robbed them.
He never beat anyone up or slash
their tires, so
So they think it
was somebody else?
Yeah, plus the guy they arrested
was built like a linebacker.
Whoever attacked me was pretty
small, so
Yes, one second.
I'll listen, baby, I got to go.
So have fun tonight,
just not too much fun, okay?
Hey, tell your boys
if they're hung over
at that rehearsal tomorrow,
they'll be hell to pay.
No promises.
I love you, baby.
I love you, too.
Jess should be here any moment.
She's just right outside.
She's here!
Yes, girl.
All right, to Jess,
in our infamous night
of trouble.
Jess, we love you.
Ready?
Ooh, ooh.
Hoo!
Oh, all right.
Way to go.
- How about another?
- Yes!
Yeah.
Bride goes first.
Drink up, wooh.
Yes, pour it up.
Let's do this.
Come on, come on.
Okay, Mel.
Go Mel.
Go Mel.
Ooh.
I'm gonna go get it.
Yowsa, yowsa.
Oh no, really?
Holly?
Ooh.
They're here.
Can't take it.
It's good.
Later, maybe later.
I understand, officer.
Right this way.
Are you Ms. Curtis?
Yeah, yeah.
I have something to tell you.
What is it?
Or how about
I show you?
Sorry, I had to.
We figured you already
had a hot guy,
so we would just mix it up
a bit.
I'm gonna kill you.
Take it off.
Take it off.
Take it off.
Take it off.
Oh yeah, chin out, chin out!
Woooh.
Oh my God.
No, no, no, no.
Oh yeah.
This is your time.
This is your moment.
Hey.
Hey, officer.
Where are you?
Hello.
Ugh, God, he better not be
ghosting me.
Where are you?
I'm coming.
Officer.
Ugh.
This really old guy
standing me up?
Whatever.
Officer, is that you?
Help!
Help!
Wake up!
Help!
Help me!
Help me!
Guys, please!
Who is that?
I think it's Binky.
Where is it coming from?
Help!
Oh my God.
What, what's happening?
What is going on?
Someone's out there.
Who, who?
They were chasing me.
Wait, wait.
I swear.
Breathe.
What is everyone doing?
What?
Who's out there?
The door is locked, don't worry.
Just relax.
- I swear, you guys.
- Relax.
There's somebody outside.
Did you see the face?
We have to call somebody.
- Get her some water.
- Call someone.
Call someone.
Jessica, get your phone.
Somebody call somebody.
Call the cops.
Give me a phone.
Binky, it's gonna be okay.
Just breathe, okay?
You're safe.
And his face was like,
totally blank.
Yeah, just like a black hole.
I see.
We contacted that stripper.
He was at another party when you
said all this went down.
He also said that he didn't
leave any notes.
I don't think that he would have
had the endurance
to chase after you anyways,
Binky.
And you don't know where that
note went?
No, I left it on the counter,
but it's not there.
And nobody saw this person?
There was someone outside.
And I'm guessing you all had
a lot to drink tonight.
Okay, I still know what I saw.
Listen,
I understand you're spooked
after what happened to Michael.
And I'm glad you called.
But we didn't find
any evidence outside.
And there's not much I can do
at this point.
But since you're worried,
I would suggest you
cut this visit short.
We were gonna leave first thing
in the morning anyways.
We have the wedding rehearsal
to go get ready
for over at Chandler Estate.
There you have it.
If there's anything weird that
happens again,
don't hesitate to call me.
Have a good night, ladies.
She obviously doesn't
believe me.
I believe you.
You do.
There may not be enough
evidence,
but you weren't drunk enough to
imagine something like that.
Thanks.
I'm exhausted.
You should go to sleep for a few
hours before we have to leave.
The rest of us can get ready
while we pack up.
No, I'm exhausted by everything.
I've spoken to more cops
and doctors in these
past few weeks than I have
in my entire life.
Listen, we're all running on
fumes right now.
I think we just need to take
a breath.
A deep breath won't fix this.
Someone's doing this on purpose.
I just don't understand
why someone would
have it out for us.
I don't know.
But it has to be someone that's
close to me and knows
about the wedding and knows
about our plans
because something bad has
happened every step of the way.
Well, it definitely wasn't me.
I was the one just chased by
a crazy person outside.
I tried to warn you.
Bridesmaids can't be trusted.
It happened to me and now
it's happening to you.
Not this again.
Oh my God.
Sloan, where were you earlier.
When?
When the rest of us found Binky.
I was with all of you.
No, no, you suddenly
materialized.
I was asleep in the back room.
I heard a noise so I came out,
but I thought
you guys were partying or
something.
Partying or something?
I was literally screaming
for my life, Sloan.
Oh my God.
You never had your perfect
wedding,
and now you don't want anyone
else to have it either.
No, that's not true.
Wait, do you think that Sloan is
the one that chased you?
Yeah.
She could be.
That's outrageous.
You have all had it out for me
from the get-go.
You think I'm some evil
mastermind, huh?
You think I'm the one
who attacked Michael, right?
Jess, say something.
Say something!
You're scaring me.
All right, if I'm scaring you
so much, I'll leave.
But somebody here knows
what's going on.
I'm so sorry, Jess.
I can't believe
it's come to this.
How did this happen?
Should we call
that detective back?
She didn't believe Binky
in the first place,
she's not gonna believe her now.
I hate to say it,
but Kristin is right.
I think we should all just
get some rest.
All right.
Holler if you need anything.
Thank you.
Some people have a darkness
inside of them.
I know you didn't wanna see it.
You're right.
I don't.
Are you okay?
I am now.
Break it up, break it up.
That's the spirit, let's have
some fun this weekend.
Let's have fun.
Party time.
Yes, it is.
Tomorrow is the big day, ladies.
Are we all ready for the last
run through?
Do we have next to Jessica,
we have Melanie,
and Binky, and Sloan.
Where's
There's been a change of plans.
Sloan can't make it
to the wedding.
She's sick.
Oh, that's too bad.
So now we have one more
groomsmen than bridesmaids.
Should we have one of the
groomsmen walked down
the aisle solo?
How does that sound? Good?
That sounds great.
Fantastic.
I'll go check on the gentlemen
and we'll get started.
I can't get it out of my head.
What's that?
The way Sloan looked last night,
full of rage.
I didn't recognize her.
I don't know what happened, but
she wouldn't dare come here.
And in 24 hours this
will all be over.
Ever since I dropped that ring
into the pond,
it's been nothing has gone
right.
Okay, this is not the Jessica
Curtis I know.
That Jessica wouldn't let Sloan
or anyone
ruin her positive outlook,
let alone her wedding day.
This can still be
and will be the best
wedding ever.
- Wooh.
- Yes.
Mel's right.
You deserve this.
Thank you, thank you.
It's show time, ladies!
Okay, go ahead and take
your shoes off
and let's head to the beach.
Yes!
It was beautiful.
Well done, man.
Thank you, brother.
You were great.
You were excellent.
Don't mean to impose.
Some peace and quiet.
Yeah.
Make sure you turn in
early tonight.
I know you need the rest.
I do.
So I guess this is the last time
you'll say good night
as my fianc.
You know, I'm kind of glad we
were only engaged
for a couple weeks.
Just to be honest,
I hate the word fianc.
Husband and wife does have
a better ring to it.
It does.
And speaking of rings,
I hope you like
what I picked out for you.
After everything we've been
through,
as long as it doesn't slice
my finger open
or explode on contact,
I'm gonna love it.
Yeah, our plan for a simple
drama-free wedding
didn't quite work out, did it?
It'll all be worth it tomorrow.
It will be.
So embarrassing.
Sorry.
Oh my.
Yeah, I
It's been a long day.
Yeah, I should be going anyway,
so I'll see you tomorrow.
- Aww.
- He's so cute.
I love you, too.
- Good night, ladies.
- Good night.
Okay, ladies,
remember,
8:00 a.m. sharp tomorrow
so that we can get
with the hairdresser.
And yeah, you got it, you know?
Perfect.
I love you all.
We love you.
- We can't wait.
- Thank you, guys.
All right, I need my sleep.
Group hug.
Oh, don't, my drink.
- Be careful.
- Your drink is fine.
- I'm gonna call it a night.
- You sure?
Your rooms are that way.
I'm sure.
You don't want us to cuddle
with you?
I'm good.
Okay.
Love you.
Who are you?
Which one of you is it?
Which one?
You thought you'd just get
married, move away,
start a new life leave me behind
without Michael?
Michael.
Don't worry, you're not gonna
drown in champagne.
You're gonna drown in there.
I was going to beat you to
death,
but I saw how close we were to
the water,
then that fell into my lap
so I did what I do best.
I improvised.
Kristin?
But everyone will blame Sloan.
Your crazy cousin who just
snapped when you got engaged,
and I will be the shoulder that
Michael will cry on.
Michael?
You did all of this because
of him?
I never thought that
introducing you to him
would ruin everything.
Not only did you steal the man
that I was meant to be with,
you also lost interest
in our new company
that I poured my soul into.
You're selfish, Jessica.
Please,
you don't have to do this.
But I do.
You kept moving forward with the
wedding no matter what I did.
You left me no choice.
Kristin, I know you.
This isn't you.
I know you.
Just like I said,
some people have
a darkness in them,
and that's your problem is you
can never see
what is right in front of you.
You're right.
I know now, though.
No, no!
No, no, no.
No, no, no, no.
I guess I gotta kill you now.
No!
I can't believe you came back.
I mean I figured whoever
was doing this
wasn't gonna stop.
I had to protect you.
You always have.
I'm so sorry.
Just remember I was right.
Bridesmaids can't be trusted.
It's okay.
It's over.
But this way it looked so cute
with my outfit,
I have to bring it everywhere.
The sun's not flying around.
So you're not moving back?
Not yet.
We love San Diego but that
doesn't mean
I don't miss you, guys.
We miss you.
Maybe that's why we all started
hanging out more.
It makes us feel like we're
conjuring you up or something.
I always knew you'd all
eventually jell.
Yeah, it only took us a few
traumatic experiences
to make it happen.
All right, ladies,
I have an announcement to make.
Oh my gosh, Binky.
Binky, I didn't even know you
were dating anyone.
I know, we just met on that
series I just wrapped.
They locked us in a room and
boom,
it was love at first sight.
So when is the wedding?
It was two weeks ago in Vegas.
We eloped as soon as we got
thrown out of the house.
We did the drive-thru chapel
just like Jess and Mike did.
Well, you all know that wasn't
our first plan,
but things obviously changed.
So are you guys doing
a reception or anything?
No.
So Sloan
Relax.
No weddings and no bridesmaids.
But I did have something that
I wanted to ask you, guys.
It's kind of a big deal.
Uh-oh.
Is it too late
for a bachelorette party?
You're getting married.
You're getting married.
Ooh, Binky is off the market!
Love you.
And I can't promise anything.
Nobody is gonna sabotage
your wedding, right?
Which one of you is it?
Which one?
You carved out an entire
afternoon to spend with me
this weekend.
I'm the luckiest girlfriend
on Earth.
I know.
I know I've been living at
the office lately.
I'm teasing.
I know it's been a crazy time
for you.
Well, you've had some insane
times at work yourself
if I do recall.
Yeah, some clients think
I'm their therapist and on call
24/7, not their interior
designer, you know?
You do talk people off ledges,
baby.
But things are going
to calm down
after your merger's closed,
right?
Yeah, yeah.
They're gonna hand you that
promotion on a silver platter.
I know it.
A lot of things will be
different, I think.
I know.
It feels longer than a year ago,
doesn't it?
It does.
What?
I just remember freaking out,
like I wasn't sure
if I should try to kiss you
because I didn't want to be
too forward on our first date
but the uh,
the moment felt right.
I'm glad you did.
I was totally thought you
were so stiff
when we met at the gallery.
I was nervous.
But during dinner,
you were much more relaxed
then we walked here and by the
time we got to this bridge
and you kissed me,
I knew I liked you.
From the moment we met,
I saw all the light and beauty
inside of you.
I knew it then I wanted to spend
the rest of my life with you.
I wanted to ask you this
since the first time
we stood here.
Jessica Curtis,
will you marry me?
- Yes!
- Yes?
- Yes, of course.
- Yes, yes?
Yes.
Baby, come here.
- Oh no.
- Oh my God! No!
- Oh my God!
- Whoa, whoa, whoa, babe.
Let me try!
- I can get it!
- No, no, no, no.
You won't find out it down
there, baby.
Wait, just listen.
I grabbed that ring yesterday in
a hurry, okay?
It's more of a placeholder.
I didn't want to wait another
day to ask you, so okay,
I was gonna get you another
thing.
I just wanted it to happen.
I just wanted it to happen today.
- Are you just saying this?
- No, I swear.
Okay, I swear.
Because I had to ask you today.
So, baby, just, just come, come
off the ledge for a second.
Oh my God.
You were really gonna
dive in there?
I do like shiny things,
but I'll wear a paperweight
for you.
You're so cute.
Hmmm, ah, I love you so much.
This is certainly not
how I imagined
our afternoon date to go.
Wooh, yeah.
Jeez.
Uhm, well,
at least we have a good
engagement story, huh?
I mean if we were gonna have
a wedding disaster,
at least we got it out
of the way.
Exactly.
So can we just agree from here
no drama, no stress?
And simple.
Yes.
Love is all that matters
to me today.
Welcome home!
Hmm.
Are you psychic?
I'm starving.
Figured you would be after
working all weekend
and the long drive back.
Yeah.
I don't know how you manage to
lug that thing around.
If you weren't a photographer, I'd
think you had a dead body in there.
Oh, trust me, I almost killed
a few of the models
this weekend.
It was supposed to be a simple
shoot,
but it was just drama
one after another.
Have I ever told you
you're the best roommate ever?
Few times.
Good, 'cause it's true.
Okay, you are positively
glowing.
Something big happen.
Something at work?
No way.
Michael proposed yesterday!
Oh, oh my God!
Let me see.
Oh, that's a long story.
Wait, so does that mean me
coming home to dinner
and wine are near in end?
Oh, I'll always cook you dinner
when I'm in town.
That merger Michael's
working on,
turns out it's leading
to a promotion in San Diego.
California?
And it's happening fast
in the next three months.
Wait, as in three months
from now?
And since neither of us
have a lot of close family
and we want the wedding
really simple,
we're doing it before the move.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
So you're getting married in
three months?
Actually,
we found an amazing venue
right on the beach,
Chandler Estate.
Yeah, I've seen pictures.
It's gorgeous.
It is, and they miraculously
had a cancellation
next month.
So we jumped on it.
Wow.
Um, uh, that's great.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
Do you need to sit down?
I'm just processing all of this.
So you're getting married
in a month
and then moving across
the country.
If all goes as planned, yes.
And the venue has a planner that
will handle almost everything.
I'll just need some help here
and there from my bridesmaids,
and my maid of honor
if she's not leaving town
that weekend.
Oh my God!
If I have anything booked,
consider it canceled.
But on one condition,
I get to do your wedding photos.
It'll be my gift.
Good.
I couldn't afford your
rate Anyways.
Yeah, I know.
Seriously though,
I'm really happy for you guys.
I know that it hasn't been easy
for either of you.
Everything that happened with
your parents
and Michael's family being
total Assholes.
Assholes, yes,
but now you both get the happy
ending you deserve.
That's such a sweet thing to
say.
Well, I mean it
with all my heart.
Yeah, I know you do.
How is that?
Your face?
It's an open book.
I can always tell
when you're lying.
I am a horrible liar, aren't I?
That time you ate the last
cupcake in the fridge,
and you acted like I was crazy
for asking where it went?
Okay, not my finest moment.
Now, let's toast!
Here you go.
Here we are.
To the best, most amazing
wedding adventure
and the best maid of honor ever.
Aw, and to an amazing couple.
Cheers.
Hmm, now, let's eat.
Then I have to call
the rest of the girls
and ask them to be bridesmaids.
Should be interesting.
Oh, I'm sure it will be.
Who else are you asking?
Hello.
There she is.
Oh, I could not sleep after you
called me last night
with the big news.
This is so exciting.
I'm so happy you're going to be
my bridesmaid.
To be honest, I was a little
surprised you asked me.
What's it been, a little over
a year since we've met?
It feels like 20 years after
everything we've been through here.
Well, people do bond fast when they're
in the trenches together, don't they?
Plus you introduced me to
Michael at that gallery, so
Yeah, who would have knew that
me introducing you to him
will lead to all of this?
A wedding.
You moving.
It's all my fault, isn't it?
You have no one to blame
but yourself.
Do you have a second?
Ugh, so you're not gonna make me
wear a ruffled pink dress,
are you, because I'm still
having PTSD
from my high school homecoming.
No.
It's about the idea you
and I had.
Starting our own firm?
I had assumed that was off
the table now.
I feel terrible.
I know you've already put
fillers out to the clients,
but with the whirlwind that's
about to happen,
I need to hit pause.
I'm so sorry.
Once I get settled in, maybe
I can work remotely and
I get it.
You have to do what's best
for you.
Are you sure you're okay?
You seemed a little upset
on the phone.
It was a lot to take in, but
what have I always said
to do when clients or life
throws you a curve ball?
Improvise.
Exactly.
And that is what I'm going to
do, improvise.
I'm still forging ahead
with the company.
It's just gonna be solo now.
I was hoping you'd say that.
It's all gonna work out,
trust me.
Yes.
But I do have a client call in
five minutes so
And I don't have to go break
the news to Mr. Anderson.
Lunch later?
If I don't get escorted off
the property.
Yeah.
He's going to be pissed he's
losing one of his best
designers, but he's going to
keep you every second he can.
Oh, and you received the email
about the brunch my cousin
is throwing for all
the bridesmaids on Saturday?
I'll be there.
Is that your maid of honor,
your cousin?
Ah, my cousin, Sloan, offered to
throw the brunch you know,
but my maid of honor is Melanie,
my roommate.
So you got your cousin
and your roommate.
Who else is standing?
My oldest friend in the world,
Binky.
Binky?
Yeah, it's short for Bianca.
Then there's my college friend,
Holly, so
And they're all friends
with each other?
Not really.
I mean, they've all met here
and there,
but there's not a lot
of history between them.
Well, I can't wait to meet them.
Bye.
Hi.
Oh my God, oh my God!
I missed you.
Oh my God! I cannot believe
you're gonna marry.
That is so crazy.
I know.
Good to see you, Binky.
Oh, you know me for my show
or something?
Oh, Binky, of course you
remember Mel?
Oh, that's right.
Melissa!
It's Melanie.
I see you every year at Jess'
birthday party.
Yeah, of course.
Oh God, we've had some fun times
at those, haven't we?
Yeah, and I see you've already
started today.
Um, when Sloan rented out this
place and it's free alcohol,
so I did not want to miss
the opportunity.
Do you girls want some?
Yes.
Yeah.
A couple of mimosas please?
Make that three while
you're at it, please.
Hello.
This is Kristin,
my partner in crime
at the office.
Her wisdom has helped me land
some big accounts.
I'm sure you're sad
she's moving away.
Well, we did have some plans,
but who can step in the way
of true love, right?
Holly!
Hi!
Holly,
I feel like it's been forever.
Well, four kids in seven years
will do that.
Oh my God.
Oh my God.
I remember that she was pregnant
at your birthday
a couple years ago,
and we were wine tasting.
That must have been
so boring for you.
Well, it certainly wasn't boring
when you threw up
all over me on the party bus.
What a day, right?
But dealing with you that day
helped prepare me
for all the times I've had to
deal with whiny,
sick children,
so I guess I should thank you.
Oh.
Why don't we all sit down?
Sloan texted saying she's gonna
be a few minutes late, okay?
I'm good with water.
Thanks.
So, Sloan,
she's your cousin, right?
Yeah, we're a couple years apart
so we weren't close
when we were kids.
Oh my God.
I remember when she punched bad
Hinick in the face
on the playground because he got
your backpack dirty.
Oh man, yeah.
She always had my back.
She's late to the brunch that
she organized.
It's always something with her,
isn't it?
You know that she's going
through a lot right now.
How did she react when you asked
her to be her bridesmaid
after what happened?
If a guy ever did to me what
Rick did to her,
I would kill him.
Wait, what happened?
I caught my fianc boning one of
my bridesmaids,
boning in the backroom
of the church
on our wedding day.
Sloan, I'm so glad you made it.
I'm sorry I'm late,
especially since I'm supposed
to be hosting mess.
This is Kristin um, from the
firm that I told you about.
Yeah, hey.
How did the interview go?
Must have went well,
it went so long.
It's just an interview.
But yeah, Binky,
I did wanna kill Rick.
I also wanted to kill
the bridesmaid from hell
whose name shall not be spoken.
But for better or worse,
Jessica and a few others
held me back.
I mean, you pick your closest
family and friends
to stand next to you
on the biggest day
of your life, right?
And then one of them
betrays you?
But I learned an important
lesson that day,
that anybody can betray you
and stab you in the back,
even your own bridesmaid.
Well, now that we're all here,
I wanna thank you for being part
of my wedding next month.
You all know that I lost
my parents when I was a kid.
So having each one of you
there means
I'll have family there
because each one you is like a
sister to me.
I hope that over the next
few weeks,
you all can become sisters to
each other as well.
To my bridesmaids!
- Woo!
- Yay!
Cheers!
Cheers!
Cheers!
You know, it's bad luck to
cheers with water, right?
I have to take my son
to softball after this
and to take my daughters
to dance,
so I guess you'll just have to
drink for me today.
Fair enough.
We had this guy on my show
who was sober,
so obviously
he was really bad TV
so we just had him put it off.
Was this one of those vulgar
reality shows
where everyone's
in the same house
and you all sleep together?
Yeah, it was really popular,
what, back in college?
No, it still is.
They still ask you to do the
reunions every year, right?
Yeah, of course.
But you know, I'm so busy that
sometimes I can't get to it.
Yeah, Rick,
and I used to watch it.
Rick was my fianc the one that
Yeah, I got it.
Let's not focus
on the negative, shall we?
I'm sorry.
I guess I'm still getting
over it.
And um, I never want anyone to
suffer the way I did, so
Well, I can't imagine anyone
here doing anything
to hurt Jessica or disrupt
her wedding.
Thank you for coming by
to go for everything.
Everyone at Chandler Estate is
thrilled the open date
worked for you and Michael.
It did create a bit
of a time crunch
and there are decisions
to be made.
I know it's overwhelming.
Oh, it's a funny story when
Michael proposed,
I accidentally knocked the ring
out of his hands
two seconds after I saw it.
Oh.
It's sitting at the bottom
of a pond.
Oh dear.
We'll have a replacement
by the wedding day.
What is it?
Nothing, dear.
There's an old saying if you
lose your engagement ring
before the wedding
What, like a bad omen?
Never mind.
Silly superstition stuff.
Let's get started.
Yes, yes.
Oh my God, yes, we'll be there.
Thank you so much.
Awesome.
There's my bride.
You ready for wine Wednesday?
That was Chicone's Bridal,
the exclusive place downtown
that takes months
to get an appointment at.
Of course, I know Chicone's.
Let me guess,
you worked your magic?
Mel did.
Being a photographer comes with
a ton of wedding connections.
I guess you picked the right
maid of honor.
But they were only able to
schedule a two-hour appointment
for us to look at bridal gowns
and bridesmaids dresses.
Okay, so we'll take over the
place and make it happen.
I'll text the other girls on
the way to lunch, so
I'm sure Sloan is gonna be
so weird.
I mean, seeing her at the brunch
the other day reminded me
of how crae that girl can be.
Come on, I think the wedding may
just be reopening
some old wounds.
Well, it's only gonna get worse
before it gets better.
Let's go to lunch.
I'm impressed.
Oh, Jess,
this would look amazing on you.
Courtney.
It's been forever.
Thank you so much for
squeezing us in.
Anything for you, Mel.
Welcome to Chicone's, ladies.
I'm Courtney and I'm gonna be
taking care of you today.
And you must be the bride.
I am.
I'm so excited to be here.
My pleasure.
Now, first things first.
- Yes.
- Yes.
Thank you.
This always helps
in the decision making.
- Thank you.
- Of course.
- Thank you.
- It does.
- Cheers.
- Of course.
Cheers.
It's not that I don't drink
at all.
I just don't always have to have
a drink in my hand to have a good.
I don't know if you would know a
good time if it bit you in-
Now then, I know that we're
under a tight timeline here,
so let's get started
with the bride.
Since your wedding day is
approaching quickly,
I chose a few options that
shouldn't require
hardly any alterations.
I'm sure one of them will work
out perfectly.
I can't wait.
Can't wait.
All right, follow me
to the dressing room area.
Oh wait, wait, can I get a group
photo?
I have to post this.
Of course.
All right, ready?
1, 2, 3.
Yeah.
Guys, what do you guys think
she's gonna come out next?
Oh my God.
Oh my God, I love that one.
It's so hot.
Do you think it's too revealing?
Mmm, you can pull it off.
You can pull it off,
but is that what you want
your grandchildren to see when
they see photos of your wedding?
Okay, grandma.
I'm just saying it is a lot of
Skin, but you do look great.
It's just not very
beach wedding though.
All right,
let's try something else.
I love it.
Me too.
I think this is the one.
Yeah.
I agree.
It's magnificent.
Now then our window of time
is shrinking.
So let's switch gears
to the bridesmaids.
Why don't each of you take
a look through our showroom
and pick out a few options.
Kristin, that is gorgeous.
I agree.
It's one of our newest arrivals
in the store.
That also means it'll be
the most expensive, right?
Well, that's exciting.
Did you expect anything less?
I like the cut off this one,
but maybe in a different color.
Don't you think that style
is a little outdated?
I could say the same thing
about yours.
Mel, I love that cut.
So elegant.
Thank you.
It's great.
But black for a wedding?
What?
I thought you'd be happy.
Isn't black your favorite color?
I like what you each picked out
but I'm not in love
with any of them either.
I want something elegant
and fun,
simple yet sophisticated.
Basically,
a bit of each of them.
Okay, well, let's head back out
to the showroom,
but I'm afraid we don't have too
much time left.
So please do your best to hurry.
What the hell was that?
Oh, I'm just taking a picture of
you in that beautiful dress.
Delete it!
- Delete it right now!
- Relax!
What is all the yelling about?
Yeah, what's going on?
She took a photo of me while
I was getting undressed.
It is just a little
misunderstanding.
She knows exactly
what she's doing.
That's illegal, you know?
I think that we all need
to calm down.
What are you gonna do?
Oh, you're gonna go
tell on me, Sloan.
Look, you can get arrested
for this.
Oh my God. You need
to delete it.
What makes you think it's okay
to take photos of me.
- Oh, you know what
- Yeah, leave!
- You're leaving, wow!
- Stop!
What is going on?
Binky, took a naked picture
of Sloan.
What?
Binky, give me your phone.
Give it to me.
It was a joke.
Deleted.
I think we're done here.
We've already gone over our
appointment slot.
But we didn't settle
on any dresses.
I think it's best
if we call it a day.
I'll take all your opinions into
consideration,
and I'll decide this week.
I hope you all support whatever
color and style
I choose.
Of course, we will.
Way to have fun, ladies.
You left this
in your changing room.
Thank you.
Oh, and your friend, Sloan,
she left out the back door.
She did?
She told me to tell you that
she was sorry.
She seemed upset.
I'm sorry.
Okay, maybe I overreacted.
I'm sorry.
- What's wrong with you?
- What?
I said I'm sorry.
Don't come at me.
I don't even know you.
You know your neck is all red.
What do you mean my neck
is all red?
- Oh my God!
- That looks bad.
Oh my God.
Call 911!
Oh my God!
It's literally everywhere.
Help is coming.
Relax.
Oh that, oh, it itches so bad.
Okay, Todd, please call if you
need anything.
Tell Holly we love her.
How's she doing?
They were able to reverse
the reaction at the hospital.
I mean they're keeping her
overnight,
but she should be fine.
Do the doctors know
what caused it?
They think it was an allergic
reaction,
maybe a cleaning chemical or
something that got
in the garment bags.
What is it?
Sloan's finally texting me back.
She broke out, too.
That's why she left the store
so fast.
She's okay now.
Well, my itching finally
stopped, too.
How about you?
Disappeared as fast
as it came on.
Well, Courtney swore it was
nothing in the store,
but she's still mortified.
She promised to give you
a discount on the dresses
if you still wanna buy
from them.
You know,
it's weird when we got home,
I notice a smudge of white
powder on my jacket sleeve.
White powder?
I mean, I threw it in the wash.
I didn't think much of it.
What if it was something on our
street clothes
and not the dresses?
What would have been
on our clothes?
I don't know, like someone put
something on them.
Okay, open book.
What are you thinking?
What I'm thinking is
we were all running around that
store like mad women.
So yeah, hypothetically,
someone could have come in
and put something on
our clothes,
but why?
And who would have done that?
Who would do that?
So my aesthetician rubbed this
Moroccan coconut oil
into my skin for two hours
and only then
did the redness go away.
I'm so sorry.
I feel horrible about
the whole thing.
It wasn't your fault.
I hope I'm not interrupting
any work talk.
Hello there, mister.
Michael, what a surprise!
Congratulations
on the engagement.
It's such a sudden turn
of events.
Yeah, well, you never know what
life is gonna throw your way.
Hmm, you sure don't.
Michael had a meeting nearby
and popped over
to join us for lunch.
Damn!
I wish I knew.
I have to run downtown.
I'm gonna go check out some
office space.
My realtor thinks he found me
a perfect location
for my firm.
That's amazing.
I'm so happy you're still
doing it.
Plus,
you two lovebirds have plenty
to discuss.
Only two weeks ago.
Pleasure as always, Kristin.
Likewise.
Bye.
So I saw that email this morning
from Tabitha.
Everything was good
with the caterer.
And you saw the flower options?
I did.
Maybe simpler is better.
Exactly.
Less is more.
Exactly.
And how about we go ring
shopping
this weekend?
Because I'd love to get
an idea of your wedding band,
not to mention replace the
engagement ring.
Yeah, we need to take care
of that
and have to get your ring,
too, so
Maybe uh, Sunday?
It'd have to be in the morning.
Holly's hosting that
get-together for the girls
in the afternoon.
I'm surprised you guys
are getting together so soon
after what happened
last weekend,
and that Holly's even up
for hosting.
Well, she said she's fully
recovered and insisted on it.
Plus, I wanna see everyone as
much as possible
before we leave.
I can understand that.
But hopefully this round is less
eventful for you.
Well, I mean it can't be any
worse, right?
I hope not.
Welcome.
Is someone else here?
I thought Jess would be
with you.
You two seem attached
at the hip lately.
Just trying to be a good maid of
honor to my best friend,
I guess.
Of course, you are.
She's just running errands.
She should be here any minute.
Please.
Come on in.
Everything is set up right
through here.
No kids today?
Oh, Todd took them out so
I could have some peace.
Cute theme.
Thanks.
Jess always loved taco Tuesdays
in college.
Funny, I don't think she's ever
been to one
in all the years we've lived
together.
Funny.
Right this way.
Thank God, I found the tequila
or we'd be drinking lemonade
and those.
Dessert?
Sort of.
No, those are those booty
blaster shakes
that you see in the infomercials
at night.
Booty blaster?
Yeah, why else would she be
hosting us?
To hawk 'em.
That is not true.
I offered to throw Jessica
a shower
and she didn't want
any of the fuss,
so I decided to have a gathering
as bridesmaids.
And if anyone wants to taste
delicious shake
or take a sample home,
they're welcome to.
No, thank you.
I'm not ready after my reaction.
Okay.
Well, you let us know when
you're ready to start the party.
We won't be holding our breath.
Excuse me.
Is there any mixer in here?
Oh, this is just a teaser for
the bachelorette party.
The alcohol rep I know is doing
all top shelf
for the lake house.
What lake house?
Um, I'm surprised Jess
didn't tell you.
Uh, I planned the whole thing
and ran by her this morning.
She was so into it.
We were all supposed to discuss
bachelorette party ideas today.
I know but I figured you were
swamped as the maid of honor,
so I found the most amazing lake
house right next
to the wedding venue
where we could party the night
before the rehearsal.
Jess loved the idea.
But was that really your place
to do that?
Yeah, as her oldest
and dearest friend,
I think it is.
Cheers.
Oldest is right.
Nice place.
Thank you.
I stayed up all night cleaning.
The place looked like a war
zone, especially since I was out
of commission most of the week.
I heard you were in rough shape.
I'm sorry you had to go
through that.
It's not your fault.
I heard you had a rash too.
Yeah, I mean it was pretty
nasty,
but I didn't have to go
to the hospital or anything.
Lucky you.
I need to get that. The others are
right through there to the kitchen.
Here she is!
Hey, guys!
Look who's here.
Oh my God.
You look so good.
Mwah.
Right.
And now my favorite.
Thank you, Binky.
I love you.
Mwah.
Cheers.
All right, let's get this
party started.
All right, let's get drinking.
Party favors?
These are a little side
venture I joined.
I already got some of my friends
from my Miss Mommy group
on board.
I thought they'd be great
for you, girls,
since you're all on the go
so much.
Booty blaster.
It may be a silly name
but it is a great product.
The cookies and cream
are the most popular,
but the peppermint bark
is my favorite.
It's not a big deal.
I had some extra samples
lying around
I thought I'd let you girls
try them.
Oh, I just didn't know this
party included a sales pitch.
It doesn't.
Why don't we go to the patio?
This way.
Yeah.
Anyone mind if I capture
the day?
Don't worry, some people know
their boundaries
with photography.
All right, smile.
Anyway, I am so excited
for your bachelorette party
in a few weeks.
It is gonna be so much fun.
Thank you again for planning it. You know I
wanted something easy and close to the venue
so your idea sounded perfect.
But promise me no strippers.
Promise.
Yeah, I didn't have any
strippers at mine.
Maybe if I had, the bridesmaid
whose name
shall not be spoken would have
gone for them
instead of after Rick.
Jess, why don't we open
your gifts?
All right.
All right, as you all know,
I didn't want any gifts.
But then Holly told me
to ask each of you
to bring something small and
personal that reminded you
of our favorite memory together.
And I thought that was really
sweet, so.
I'll go first.
Mel, oh my God.
I remember this like it was
yesterday.
The day we moved into our first
apartment together.
Oh, that's great.
It's beautiful, thank you.
Um, here.
Oh, thank you.
Ooh, festive.
What is that?
Trixie, oh my God.
This is the doll Binky
and I used to play
with all the time.
You had Trixie and I had Mandy.
I had to scour the Internet
for an original.
So adorable.
My turn.
It's a mix of all our favorite
songs from college,
every big moment of our life,
from party jams
to break-up anthems.
Holly, this is so sweet.
Man, some of these really
take me back.
Who even owns a CD player,
right?
Oh, I think I have one
in my car.
Thank you.
Okay, right.
Is this?
An Ellingsworth portrait?
Ellings, what?
Ellingsworth, it's the painter
at the exhibition
where Kristin introduced me
to Michael.
I will never forget the way that
you two looked at each other,
and I knew it will never be
the same.
This is so amazing.
You really didn't have to
do this.
Thank you, Kristin.
Way to keep the gifts small.
I guess I'm last.
What this is?
Don't worry,
it's not my wedding ring.
I wouldn't have survived
my horrible wedding day
or everyday since without you.
Oh my God, is this
The locket you gave me
for my birthday
right after everything
fell apart.
It gives me strength.
I had to take it to a jeweler
and he split it into two.
That way,
no matter where you are,
we'll still always be together.
Oh my God, oh this is thank you.
I love you.
I love you.
Who wants some tacos?
Tequila.
- Yeah, tequila.
- Yeah.
Cheers, you guys.
My God.
Who is Michael standing with?
No one from his family, right?
Right, there's a lot of bad
blood and drama there.
His groomsmen are buddies from
college and grad school.
They're like his brothers.
Better question is do they look
like Michael?
No, it's a legit question,
'cause you really hit the jackpot, and as soon
as I met him, I knew he was the one for you.
Thank you, Binky.
But I remember when you met him
at the gallery,
you were like, "Mel, I don't
know about this guy."
Yeah.
I think it took us both
a minute.
Us?
Yeah, I mean Jess wasn't sure
at first,
but I thought he was a nice guy
and great looking.
But I'd never guessed you'd be
getting married to him.
Why is that?
Well, Jess always goes after
the artistic types.
I've always dated
the ones with the suits.
You do attract a lot of bankers
and lawyers.
So, Mel, you would say that
Michael is more your type.
Is he your #MCE,
man crush every day.
Very funny.
What, you don't have a thing
from Michael, do you?
Of course not.
Wait, you don't, do you?
Open book, Mel.
Okay, I was attracted to him at
first when we first met.
I mean who wouldn't be?
But that was it.
Are you sure about that?
Of course.
I would never
Are you two ever alone together
in the apartment?
- I bet you are.
- Wait.
Sloan, you are way out of line.
Am I?
Or am I just getting closer to
the truth?
I would never do that to Jess.
She's my best friend.
Yeah, well, best friends make
the best enemies.
Believe me.
Girl, just 'cause you had the
wedding from hell
doesn't make every guy a dog
and every bridesmaid a whore.
Oh yeah, we're gonna do that
right now?
We do not need to yell.
This is not reality TV.
Oh, go take the stick out of
your ass and go drink
a peppermint bark shake,
'cause I am done.
You will not speak to me like
that in my own house.
Hey, did you hear her?
Jess, please, don't
Okay, party's over.
Let's go, girls.
Go.
A little party favor for you.
I know.
Give this to Binky.
Thanks.
Hey, I'm sorry if things got
a little heated.
I'd blame the margaritas, but I
think it's more than that.
We're all really different
people.
You're all good people,
and for some reason,
you just don't see it
in each other.
I'm sorry if the shakes
were a bad idea.
I know it's silly,
but it gives me something else
to focus on besides Todd
and the kids, you know.
It's fine.
I'm sure they're great.
You know what you're getting
into, right?
Because the fun, the romance,
it all fades away
way quicker than you realize.
And the whole wedding may not be
a good idea.
Holly, it's been a long day,
okay?
Look, I know.
I'm sorry.
I just want what's best for you.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Thanks again.
Deep in thought?
Jess,
I'm really sorry about earlier.
Sloan twisted my words
and made me sound like
a crazy, jealous roommate.
Everyone was so fired up and
ready to argue.
Look, I need you to hear me.
I could not be happier for you.
And I need you to know I would
never do anything to hurt you.
And I know that Michael and you
were meant for each other.
Am I lying?
Remember, open book.
I don't need to see your face
to know the truth.
I know you, and I know things
got blown out of proportion.
Are you expecting someone?
No.
What a surprise!
Hey, babe.
- I know.
- Come on in.
- Hey, Mel.
- Hey.
Hey, come.
- I got this.
- Thank you, baby.
I'll let you two have
some privacy.
Thanks.
Is everything okay?
Yeah.
I kept getting these weird texts
from Sloan earlier.
Sloan?
About what?
Asking crazy questions.
Like if I ever get weird vibes
around Melanie.
Warning me not to mess
my life up.
God.
Okay, Holly's hangout
got a little out of control.
Some things were said.
But it was all margarita-fueled
nonsense.
I mean Sloan was probably
drunk-texting you.
The whole goal was to keep
things simple.
We have had enough drama
in our lives, baby.
It just seems like
your bridesmaids keep
stirring things up
for the hell of it.
It's like family members not
getting along,
and they're not used to each
other.
Family would understand this
experience
is not about them, right.
They'd cast their differences
aside and put you first, baby.
I have faith in them,
and I know things will
slow down and calm down
by the wedding day.
You really believe that?
I do.
It's getting late,
and since you're already here
Are you seducing me,
Mrs. West?
It's Ms. Curtis for the time
being,
but yes, I am.
Hmm, well, seduce away my lady.
I love the ivory plates.
I agree. I think they'll look
lovely with your centerpieces.
Yes.
Um, excuse me one moment.
Sure.
Hey, you.
I heard you weren't
feeling well.
It was those damn shakes.
What?
The booty blaster.
I was stupid enough to take it
and I've been in my bathroom
for 12 hours.
Something was in it.
I mean, calm down.
Maybe they went bad or
something.
No, first that rash and now
I've been poisoned.
I think somebody did it on
purpose.
Holly would never do that.
Yeah, well, maybe Holly's not
that innocent.
But it could have been anybody.
We were all around the samples
at the party.
Okay, I'm gonna call the others
and see if anyone else
is sick.
Do you need anything?
No.
I got to go.
It's happening.
I'm sorry.
One more second, Tabitha.
No problem, dear.
Hello?
Hey, Holly.
It's me.
Weird question, those shake
samples you had
at the party yesterday,
do they go bad
if they're left out?
Go bad?
No, they don't even need to be
refrigerated.
That's one of their selling
points.
Did you wanna buy some?
The thing is that
Kristin is sick
and she thinks it was
the shakes.
She tried her sample?
I didn't think she would.
I guess she did.
Did you take yours?
No, I forgot I had 'em.
Oh, anyway,
I made the shakes myself.
It must have been something else
Kristin ate.
Yeah, that's what I told her.
Hope she gets better soon and
doesn't end up
in the hospital like I did.
Oh, I'm sure it's not that
serious,
but I'll keep you posted.
I'll talk to you later.
Okay, bye.
Bridesmaid trouble?
I've seen it all, dear.
What is it about weddings that
makes everyone act like
they're still in middle school?
Weddings are milestones that
make everyone
reflect on their own life.
Everything leading to it can
stir up a lot of emotions.
Sometimes it brings out
the best in people
and sometimes the worst.
But we have a wedding to plan,
shall we?
Yes.
Okay.
Oh, that's no fun.
Well, I'm sure she'll be okay.
Everybody gets food poisoning.
Okay.
I'll talk to you soon, baby.
Okay.
Bye.
Oh, baby.
Hey.
Oh my God.
Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine.
I was afraid it was a lot worse
than they said.
Well, the X-ray didn't show
anything broken, all right,
just some heavy bruising.
Nothing that'll show under
my tux in a couple weeks.
Don't worry about the wedding
right now.
It could have been a lot worse.
This is Detective Weaver.
You must be Jessica.
And you are?
Melanie, a friend.
So what did happen?
Did they rob you?
There's been a rash of muggings
in the same business area
since the last year,
possibly related.
Did you see what the guy
looked like?
No, he was wearing a hoodie
or something.
We're going over security
footage.
I can't believe this happened.
I do have to ask.
Is there anybody I mean,
anybody you can think of that
would wanna hurt you?
No, why?
It's strange.
The person didn't demand
any kind of money
before attacking you.
Didn't even go over your wallet
when you were in the ground.
And from what you described,
this person was in a rage
and then just vanished.
Maybe they're on drugs?
Possible.
But they could have hurt you
a lot worse.
I'm just not sure why they
suddenly stopped.
Lucky they did.
You have my card.
Call me if you can think of
anything else.
I'll be in touch.
Ladies.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I'm okay.
Does it hurt?
Are you okay?
I'm relieved.
The last time I received a phone
call and rushed
to the hospital,
things turned out differently.
Your parents.
Let me stay.
You don't have to do this alone.
Oh, they said he'll be released
early in the morning.
I'll just doze off
in the chair in there.
And you should go home,
get some rest.
All right.
This is so crazy.
A lot of crazy stuff's
happened lately.
The rashes, Kristin getting
sick, and now this.
You'd think someone
was planning it all.
What?
You don't think
it's all connected?
I don't know
what to think anymore.
All I know is that ever since
Michael and I got engaged,
it's been one thing after
another.
But who would wanna do
that to you guys?
It'd have to be someone
close to us,
someone we know.
Maybe the detective spooked you
when she asked you
if there was anybody that wanted
to hurt you.
Look, it's been a long night.
I should get back to him.
Promise me you'll call me if you
need anything.
I mean anything.
I promise.
I'll talk to you in the morning.
Okay.
Hello.
Oh my God, I just got a text
from Binky.
I'm heading there now.
No, no, that's not necessary.
But you hate hospitals.
Michael is already asleep,
and we're gonna leave
in the morning anyways.
If you're sure I'll turn around,
but I can always turn back
around, okay.
Thank you.
Do they know what happened?
Who attacked him?
The cops are still working
on it.
Good.
I'm so sorry this happened,
Jess.
And those dumb texts I sent
after Holly's the other day,
I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean any of it.
You know that, right?
It's fine, Sloan.
Let's just move on.
So the wedding's still
happening?
We haven't talked about it yet,
but I think so.
I'm happy to hear that.
Thanks for checking in.
Of course.
I'll call you tomorrow.
Don't even think about it.
Hang on, baby.
I can help you.
You've been baby-ing me
for over a week now.
We're getting married
in three days.
I sort of need you in one piece,
you know.
Fair enough, then I guess
I have a lifetime
to carry things for you, so
Exactly.
Cherish these moments.
I will.
Wow.
Are you sure all of this is
gonna fit inside
the welcome bags?
I may have gone a little
overboard
but I just wanted
to get plenty of goodies
for everyone staying
at the Estate.
Yum.
No.
Yes, ma'am.
I guess on that note,
I'll get back to my place
and finish packing
for the weekend.
Promise me you're not gonna lift
your suitcases.
Don't worry. Okay, I'll put the
boys to work when they pick me up
from my bachelor party tomorrow.
Okay.
Wooh, booze.
Nice.
Can you make sure Binky does not
drink all these tonight?
Stop.
Oh, speak of the devil.
The welcome back party has
arrived!
Hey.
Oh, okay.
Thank you for coming.
And I was just leaving.
Binky, good to see you.
You too, Mr. Bachelor.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Yes.
Remember, take it easy, okay?
Alright.
Hey.
Wow,
there is a lot going on here.
I know.
I figured it'd be simplest
if we take a tote
and just dropped one of each
items into it.
- Good?
- Okay.
So what have we got?
We've got some snacks,
alcohol, thank you.
Mhmm.
Aspirin, sunscreen and
what's this?
It's a map of the area around
the Estates,
so people don't get lost.
You know me, I need this, right?
All right, let's get started.
Thank you again for doing this.
You know, with Michael moving so
slowly and Melanie
being out of town on a gig,
you are a lifesaver.
Of course.
Oh, did they ever find the guy
that attacked Michael
and those other people?
They're still working on it.
God, I'm just I'm really glad
that he's okay.
Me too.
Honestly,
I can't wait until next week,
you know, when we can breathe
for a minute.
Did you ever think I'm gonna
get married?
I didn't think you wanted to.
Of course,
I want to the right guy.
But he can't change me.
Because I swear every time a
woman gets into a relationship,
they just like flip a switch.
Do you think I have?
No, not necessarily, but yeah,
you're different since Michael.
What do you mean?
Like with your friends.
When's the last time you
and I had anything
but squeeze in a lunch together?
It's not Michael.
Life got busy in the last year
with everything.
A week turned into a month,
then a few months,
and now we're here.
Oh, I know that you are so busy
and that you're about to start a
new chapter in your life.
But if I'm gonna be honest
with you,
I feel like when you asked me
about today,
I was the last resort.
What?
Yeah.
Like Melanie is out of town.
Holly is busy with her kids.
Kristin, well, stuffing bags
is beneath Kristin.
And Sloan is too emotional
with weddings.
So that left me.
Binky, I promise it wasn't
like that.
You're my oldest friend.
No matter how much time passes,
I know you're always
there for me.
I mean I still remember crying
on your shoulder
at my parents' funeral.
I thought you forgot how close
we were.
Of course not.
And I'm here for you, too.
Always.
Come here.
Any man would be lucky to call
you his wife.
My God, when did we get
so serious?
Oh my God, can we change
the channel?
Ooh, and talk about
tomorrow night.
Oh boy.
Oh boy is right. I can't wait for
you to see this house that I got.
It is so sick and we're about
to get turned up.
Anyone knows how to party
it's you.
Oh, and this is gonna be a party
you'll never forget.
Wow.
How did Binky find this place?
I guess it's been on a bunch of
dating shows.
Of course it has.
Oh, I guess we're the last ones
to arrive.
Oh, it's Michael.
You can go on in.
Okay, I'll see you inside.
Tell him to behave himself.
Checking up on me already?
Any bridesmaids brawls yet?
It's their last night all
hanging out together.
I think everyone can make peace
for one night.
Can or will?
Yeah, hang on.
Hang on.
I'll be I got you.
Sounds like they're raring
to go.
Yeah, they're even more excited
for my bachelor party than I am.
I mean, I know the feeling.
By the way, Det. Weaver called.
They arrested someone for all
those muggings.
That's great.
Do you have to go in to see if
you can identify him?
Well, that's the thing,
they don't think
it's the same person that
attacked me.
Why not?
Well, I guess this guy always
pulled a gun on people
when he robbed them.
He never beat anyone up or slash
their tires, so
So they think it
was somebody else?
Yeah, plus the guy they arrested
was built like a linebacker.
Whoever attacked me was pretty
small, so
Yes, one second.
I'll listen, baby, I got to go.
So have fun tonight,
just not too much fun, okay?
Hey, tell your boys
if they're hung over
at that rehearsal tomorrow,
they'll be hell to pay.
No promises.
I love you, baby.
I love you, too.
Jess should be here any moment.
She's just right outside.
She's here!
Yes, girl.
All right, to Jess,
in our infamous night
of trouble.
Jess, we love you.
Ready?
Ooh, ooh.
Hoo!
Oh, all right.
Way to go.
- How about another?
- Yes!
Yeah.
Bride goes first.
Drink up, wooh.
Yes, pour it up.
Let's do this.
Come on, come on.
Okay, Mel.
Go Mel.
Go Mel.
Ooh.
I'm gonna go get it.
Yowsa, yowsa.
Oh no, really?
Holly?
Ooh.
They're here.
Can't take it.
It's good.
Later, maybe later.
I understand, officer.
Right this way.
Are you Ms. Curtis?
Yeah, yeah.
I have something to tell you.
What is it?
Or how about
I show you?
Sorry, I had to.
We figured you already
had a hot guy,
so we would just mix it up
a bit.
I'm gonna kill you.
Take it off.
Take it off.
Take it off.
Take it off.
Oh yeah, chin out, chin out!
Woooh.
Oh my God.
No, no, no, no.
Oh yeah.
This is your time.
This is your moment.
Hey.
Hey, officer.
Where are you?
Hello.
Ugh, God, he better not be
ghosting me.
Where are you?
I'm coming.
Officer.
Ugh.
This really old guy
standing me up?
Whatever.
Officer, is that you?
Help!
Help!
Wake up!
Help!
Help me!
Help me!
Guys, please!
Who is that?
I think it's Binky.
Where is it coming from?
Help!
Oh my God.
What, what's happening?
What is going on?
Someone's out there.
Who, who?
They were chasing me.
Wait, wait.
I swear.
Breathe.
What is everyone doing?
What?
Who's out there?
The door is locked, don't worry.
Just relax.
- I swear, you guys.
- Relax.
There's somebody outside.
Did you see the face?
We have to call somebody.
- Get her some water.
- Call someone.
Call someone.
Jessica, get your phone.
Somebody call somebody.
Call the cops.
Give me a phone.
Binky, it's gonna be okay.
Just breathe, okay?
You're safe.
And his face was like,
totally blank.
Yeah, just like a black hole.
I see.
We contacted that stripper.
He was at another party when you
said all this went down.
He also said that he didn't
leave any notes.
I don't think that he would have
had the endurance
to chase after you anyways,
Binky.
And you don't know where that
note went?
No, I left it on the counter,
but it's not there.
And nobody saw this person?
There was someone outside.
And I'm guessing you all had
a lot to drink tonight.
Okay, I still know what I saw.
Listen,
I understand you're spooked
after what happened to Michael.
And I'm glad you called.
But we didn't find
any evidence outside.
And there's not much I can do
at this point.
But since you're worried,
I would suggest you
cut this visit short.
We were gonna leave first thing
in the morning anyways.
We have the wedding rehearsal
to go get ready
for over at Chandler Estate.
There you have it.
If there's anything weird that
happens again,
don't hesitate to call me.
Have a good night, ladies.
She obviously doesn't
believe me.
I believe you.
You do.
There may not be enough
evidence,
but you weren't drunk enough to
imagine something like that.
Thanks.
I'm exhausted.
You should go to sleep for a few
hours before we have to leave.
The rest of us can get ready
while we pack up.
No, I'm exhausted by everything.
I've spoken to more cops
and doctors in these
past few weeks than I have
in my entire life.
Listen, we're all running on
fumes right now.
I think we just need to take
a breath.
A deep breath won't fix this.
Someone's doing this on purpose.
I just don't understand
why someone would
have it out for us.
I don't know.
But it has to be someone that's
close to me and knows
about the wedding and knows
about our plans
because something bad has
happened every step of the way.
Well, it definitely wasn't me.
I was the one just chased by
a crazy person outside.
I tried to warn you.
Bridesmaids can't be trusted.
It happened to me and now
it's happening to you.
Not this again.
Oh my God.
Sloan, where were you earlier.
When?
When the rest of us found Binky.
I was with all of you.
No, no, you suddenly
materialized.
I was asleep in the back room.
I heard a noise so I came out,
but I thought
you guys were partying or
something.
Partying or something?
I was literally screaming
for my life, Sloan.
Oh my God.
You never had your perfect
wedding,
and now you don't want anyone
else to have it either.
No, that's not true.
Wait, do you think that Sloan is
the one that chased you?
Yeah.
She could be.
That's outrageous.
You have all had it out for me
from the get-go.
You think I'm some evil
mastermind, huh?
You think I'm the one
who attacked Michael, right?
Jess, say something.
Say something!
You're scaring me.
All right, if I'm scaring you
so much, I'll leave.
But somebody here knows
what's going on.
I'm so sorry, Jess.
I can't believe
it's come to this.
How did this happen?
Should we call
that detective back?
She didn't believe Binky
in the first place,
she's not gonna believe her now.
I hate to say it,
but Kristin is right.
I think we should all just
get some rest.
All right.
Holler if you need anything.
Thank you.
Some people have a darkness
inside of them.
I know you didn't wanna see it.
You're right.
I don't.
Are you okay?
I am now.
Break it up, break it up.
That's the spirit, let's have
some fun this weekend.
Let's have fun.
Party time.
Yes, it is.
Tomorrow is the big day, ladies.
Are we all ready for the last
run through?
Do we have next to Jessica,
we have Melanie,
and Binky, and Sloan.
Where's
There's been a change of plans.
Sloan can't make it
to the wedding.
She's sick.
Oh, that's too bad.
So now we have one more
groomsmen than bridesmaids.
Should we have one of the
groomsmen walked down
the aisle solo?
How does that sound? Good?
That sounds great.
Fantastic.
I'll go check on the gentlemen
and we'll get started.
I can't get it out of my head.
What's that?
The way Sloan looked last night,
full of rage.
I didn't recognize her.
I don't know what happened, but
she wouldn't dare come here.
And in 24 hours this
will all be over.
Ever since I dropped that ring
into the pond,
it's been nothing has gone
right.
Okay, this is not the Jessica
Curtis I know.
That Jessica wouldn't let Sloan
or anyone
ruin her positive outlook,
let alone her wedding day.
This can still be
and will be the best
wedding ever.
- Wooh.
- Yes.
Mel's right.
You deserve this.
Thank you, thank you.
It's show time, ladies!
Okay, go ahead and take
your shoes off
and let's head to the beach.
Yes!
It was beautiful.
Well done, man.
Thank you, brother.
You were great.
You were excellent.
Don't mean to impose.
Some peace and quiet.
Yeah.
Make sure you turn in
early tonight.
I know you need the rest.
I do.
So I guess this is the last time
you'll say good night
as my fianc.
You know, I'm kind of glad we
were only engaged
for a couple weeks.
Just to be honest,
I hate the word fianc.
Husband and wife does have
a better ring to it.
It does.
And speaking of rings,
I hope you like
what I picked out for you.
After everything we've been
through,
as long as it doesn't slice
my finger open
or explode on contact,
I'm gonna love it.
Yeah, our plan for a simple
drama-free wedding
didn't quite work out, did it?
It'll all be worth it tomorrow.
It will be.
So embarrassing.
Sorry.
Oh my.
Yeah, I
It's been a long day.
Yeah, I should be going anyway,
so I'll see you tomorrow.
- Aww.
- He's so cute.
I love you, too.
- Good night, ladies.
- Good night.
Okay, ladies,
remember,
8:00 a.m. sharp tomorrow
so that we can get
with the hairdresser.
And yeah, you got it, you know?
Perfect.
I love you all.
We love you.
- We can't wait.
- Thank you, guys.
All right, I need my sleep.
Group hug.
Oh, don't, my drink.
- Be careful.
- Your drink is fine.
- I'm gonna call it a night.
- You sure?
Your rooms are that way.
I'm sure.
You don't want us to cuddle
with you?
I'm good.
Okay.
Love you.
Who are you?
Which one of you is it?
Which one?
You thought you'd just get
married, move away,
start a new life leave me behind
without Michael?
Michael.
Don't worry, you're not gonna
drown in champagne.
You're gonna drown in there.
I was going to beat you to
death,
but I saw how close we were to
the water,
then that fell into my lap
so I did what I do best.
I improvised.
Kristin?
But everyone will blame Sloan.
Your crazy cousin who just
snapped when you got engaged,
and I will be the shoulder that
Michael will cry on.
Michael?
You did all of this because
of him?
I never thought that
introducing you to him
would ruin everything.
Not only did you steal the man
that I was meant to be with,
you also lost interest
in our new company
that I poured my soul into.
You're selfish, Jessica.
Please,
you don't have to do this.
But I do.
You kept moving forward with the
wedding no matter what I did.
You left me no choice.
Kristin, I know you.
This isn't you.
I know you.
Just like I said,
some people have
a darkness in them,
and that's your problem is you
can never see
what is right in front of you.
You're right.
I know now, though.
No, no!
No, no, no.
No, no, no, no.
I guess I gotta kill you now.
No!
I can't believe you came back.
I mean I figured whoever
was doing this
wasn't gonna stop.
I had to protect you.
You always have.
I'm so sorry.
Just remember I was right.
Bridesmaids can't be trusted.
It's okay.
It's over.
But this way it looked so cute
with my outfit,
I have to bring it everywhere.
The sun's not flying around.
So you're not moving back?
Not yet.
We love San Diego but that
doesn't mean
I don't miss you, guys.
We miss you.
Maybe that's why we all started
hanging out more.
It makes us feel like we're
conjuring you up or something.
I always knew you'd all
eventually jell.
Yeah, it only took us a few
traumatic experiences
to make it happen.
All right, ladies,
I have an announcement to make.
Oh my gosh, Binky.
Binky, I didn't even know you
were dating anyone.
I know, we just met on that
series I just wrapped.
They locked us in a room and
boom,
it was love at first sight.
So when is the wedding?
It was two weeks ago in Vegas.
We eloped as soon as we got
thrown out of the house.
We did the drive-thru chapel
just like Jess and Mike did.
Well, you all know that wasn't
our first plan,
but things obviously changed.
So are you guys doing
a reception or anything?
No.
So Sloan
Relax.
No weddings and no bridesmaids.
But I did have something that
I wanted to ask you, guys.
It's kind of a big deal.
Uh-oh.
Is it too late
for a bachelorette party?
You're getting married.
You're getting married.
Ooh, Binky is off the market!
Love you.
And I can't promise anything.
Nobody is gonna sabotage
your wedding, right?