INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT -- NIGHT -- FALL 64
Miranda, Charlotte, Harry, Samantha, Smith, Stanford,
Anthony, Bitsy and other GUESTS are gathered around a long
beautifully-set table. Carrie and Big ARRIVE at the top of
the stairs. Everyone looks up and applauds.
A INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAUANT -- LATER 64A
The desserts are being served. Samantha stands and prepares
to speak. Harry hits a glass with a spoon... people quiet
down.
SAMANTHA
Now, I know it's tradition at the
rehearsal dinner for the maid of
honor to reveal embarrassing things
about the bride. But in our group --
She looks at Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
... We never kiss and tell.
Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte WHOOP. Laughter.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
So, I'd like to make a toast to the
groom.
From somewhere down the table, KARL (50) a Preppy Businessman
CALLS OUT; joking.
KARL
There's a word he's heard before!
50.
The room LAUGHS. Big smiles; tight. Carrie leans in.
CARRIE
Who is that again?
BIG
Karl... a partner at the firm.
CARRIE
Karl's kind of a jerk.
KARL
(Calling)
You know what they say -- three
times a charm!
SAMANTHA
(Calling to Karl)
Hey "dick wad"... I'm speaking.
CARRIE
Whooo!
SAMANTHA
Now. There were times when we had
our doubt about this gorgeous man.
But after careful observation over
the last hundred years, my doubts
are over.
(Lifts glass high)
So... here's to the groom. A man
who finally got "Carrie-d" away.
Big is touched. Then Karl feels the need to add:
KARL
Here's hopin', John!
Big smiles, he has no choice. He raises his glass.
CARRIE
(Soft)
Jackass.
EXT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT -- LATER 65
Samantha is out front with Big, Harry and Smith. They are
smoking cigars.
BIG
Quite a toast, Samantha.
51.
SAMANTHA
Well, you're quite a guy.
They chuckle, then -- Samantha's smile fades.
SAMANTHA (CONT'D)
Steve.
The men turn as Steve approaches. He has a look of real pain
and guilt and embarrassment on his face.
STEVE
I don't want to bother you all --
BIG
You're not bothering us.
STEVE
But --- I need to talk to Miranda.
Samantha, could you -- ask her to
come out. I don't want to go in.
It's a party and all.
Samantha is trapped... trapped and touched.
INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAUANT -- MOMENTS LATER 66
Miranda comes out of the ladies room. Samantha spots her.
MIRANDA
Hi. I haven't talked to you all
night.
SAMANTHA
Steve's here.
The blood drains from Miranda's face. Samantha nods.
EXT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT -- MOMENTS LATER 67
Steve is standing with Smith, Big and Harry as Miranda comes
out of the restaurant -- Samantha looks out from inside.
MIRANDA
Could you give us --
The guys go inside. Samantha gives Miranda a look and leads
them away. Miranda turns. She glares at Steve.
52.
STEVE
You didn't leave me any choice. You
won't return my calls -- You only
talk to me in front of the baby
when you know I can't say anything.
MIRANDA
What could you possibly have to say
that could make it better?
STEVE
Miranda, please... It was just that
one time. Please -- I love you --
MIRANDA
You broke us! You broke us. What we
had is broken!
Three YOUNG SINGLE GIRLS (25) walk past them into the club.
They look back at the scene. Miranda looks down at the
ground. Steve is paralyzed. Miranda turns to leave -- looks
back at him with daggers and hurt.
MIRANDA (CONT'D)
I changed who I was for you.
Miranda goes inside. Steve is a stone.
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