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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