Miami Rhapsody

The truth is I was never totally comfortable with a man.

Did you have any specific problem with Dr. Rosenthal?

No, no. He just died.

His son took over the practice, which is weird

because my little sister dated him in school.

I think it's a good rule of thumb never be older than your gynecologist.

Did you have any medical problems in the history I should know about?

No, not really.

I eat pretty well, I don't smoke or drink.

Basically the only substances I abuse are hair care products.

-And your cycles are regular? -Absolutely. Like clockwork.

-Are you sexually active? -No. I mean, of course I am.

But not currently. I'd say I'm experiencing a dry spell.

-So you're married. -No. Not yet.

-I got engaged last year. -That's exciting.

We were at the marina, we were watching the sunset

and l popped that question.

Listen, Gwyn,

I was thinking maybe you would marry me.

What?

I wanna marry you.

I think it's time. It's been two years.

Yes, but…

You just bring this on me?

That's traditionally how it's done.

Well, I know, but…

That's why you brought me out here.

How long have you been planning this?

I don't know. Since we met.

That's not true cause you were still seeing Cathy when we met.

But I was strangely attracted to you. I remember thinking:

"This is a woman I could marry if she wasn't living with my oldest friend".

Right. Derek. That didn't last long.

It's my fault. I just can't commit to anything in my life.

Why do you assume it is you? Maybe I have a fear of commitment.

Maybe I have the Peter Pan syndrome.

You can't be a Peter Pan. Only men are Peter Pans.

Most of the great Peter Pans in history were played by women.

What's that supposed to mean? Are you seeing somebody else too?

I don't know why I was always attracted to men like that.

Maybe my childhood wasn't dramatic enough.

That's why I took you camping. It's time you went out with a nice guy for once.

Sure that this is legal, mosquito hunting without a license?

Can't you just relax and enjoy the moment?

No, I'm a middle child.

I believe that really good moments can happen to someone else.

It's a beautiful night in the Everglades. My dad would have loved it here.

You and your dad, you guys are close?

Yes, after my mom died…

-How come he never remarried? -I don't know. He never got over it.

He's pretty much a one-life-one-love kind of guy.

What about you?

Are you the same way?

-Got it. -Thanks.

I think that was the night you fell in love with me.

You get so quiet sometimes.

It's probably hereditary. My grandmother gets

quiet too. Of course she's had a stroke.

Hi, Grandma! You ready to go?

-I'm gonna take her to the bathroom first. -I can do that.

Lillian, You've got a choice of nurses here: Gwyn or me.

-Grandma… -Lillian?

You are so immature. You always do that. cheap thrill.

I'm taking her.

We'll be back in a minute.

Watching you with her, I think that's when I realized

I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you.

You suddenly got so sincere.

You know I get sincere when I'm nervous.

But why are you so nervous? My answer is yes.

I will marry you.

I love you.

I know.

-Is that a ring? -No. Well, sort of.

I know you didn't want a diamond ring.

-It's so traditional. -Yeah. So I got you a napkin ring.

-A napkin ring? -It was my mother's.

It was carved in Africa. What do you think?

Just one napkin ring, not the whole set?

A wedding represents the permanent bonding of two lives.

It's a profound ceremony and also a very personal one.

It is therefore that the wedding vows reflect the

colorful personalities of our bride and groom.

To that end Leslie and Jeff have chosen to write their own wedding vows

and I will share them with you now.

Do you, Jeff, take Leslie as your wife

to have and to hold her forever and ever?

Will you love Leslie in the dark, and will you love her in the park,

and will you love her on a train, and will you love her in the rain,

and will you love her here and there, and will you love and keep Leslie everywhere?

I will.

Do you, Leslie, take Jeff as your husband,

to have and to hold him forever and ever?

Will you love him in a boat and will you love him on a float?

You look very fashion, sir.

Thank you, Milady. Where were you?

I was trying to cheer up Aunt Rose. She hates

weddings. She says she'd much rather be at a funeral.

She wouldn't find a funeral more depressing?

She says at a funeral you know the suffering is over.

Here you see this happy couple and you know the troubles haven't even started yet.

That's wine.

I thought it'd help me relax. I have anxiety.

-She is your baby sister. -Yeah, and she's married so fast.

And when did they meet, three months ago? It takes me longer to buy a pair of shoes.

Thank you so much. That was the greatest toast you made.

-I want you guys to be happy. -I feel so giddy.

-It's all the dancing. It's like a drug. -I'm totally high. So is Jeff.

-Who is he dancing with? -His sister.

-She played for the Dolphins too? -No, she's fireman.

How long will that last?

Do you think the ceremony was immature?

I thought it was a nice balance, It was child-like but not childish.

You hated it!

What's wrong with you? You're coming down of your high?

Come on, Les, I'll give you another fix.

I guess you're next.

This marriage hasn't even been consummated yet.

I get impatient. Don't you want a family?

Can you stop rushing us?

You can't have kids forever.

That's not entirely true.

I read last year a woman gave birth to her own grandchildren.

Come on. That's crazy.

No. I like it. You have grandchildren,

you see them twice a year and send them checks or holidays.

Gwyn, dance with me, please.

Jordan, you know I don't dance. People always think I'm having a fit.

That's right.

Go and dance with your brother!

Even Grandma Lili is dancing with Antonio.

When you have your stroke you won't be able to say "no" either.

-Gwyn, that's not funny. -Sorry.

Thank you sweetie, it's very sweet of you.

-You should dance with your wife. -I'd love to but I can't.

Terri doesn't dance when she's pregnant. No since her second miscarriage.

What's wrong? Didn't you just feed him?

He cries whenever he hears the word "miscarriage".

Because he knows it could have been him. He has survivor skilled.

-I think I'm better taking him. -Can you check the messages, please?

Who is gonna call you? Everyone you know is here.

I'm expecting a big ficus tree shipment at the nursery.

Tonight?

How are you gonna know if Terri has the phone?

-Mr. Phone. -Another phone!

I'm gonna buy you one of these for your birthday.

Call the accountant. See if you can afford the wedding.

-Mom, will you dance with me? -Thank you, Jordan. I'd love to.

I was beginning to think I was the only one at this table capable of having a good time.

Hey, dad.

What are you doing? You're always such a big dancer.

Not tonight, honey. I feel old.

That's ridiculous.

-I'm not a young man anymore. -What are you talking about?

You still practice a lot, play tennis all the time.

Taste in music died at 70s, that's true.

I don't know, Gwyn.

What's wrong? What is it?

I shouldn't say anything to you.

What's going on? You make me worry now.

I think your mother is having an affair.

With who?

I don't know. It's just a feeling.

You're not sure, you don't know, right?

No, I told you it's just a hunch.

For a long time now… I thought we were __ a bad stretch.

We have always had our problems.

But you always work that stuff out.

Anybody is happy to be married, it's you and Mom.

I've taken her for granted for too long.

Yeah, but still.

I can't imagine them. Mom…

Are you going to confront her?

No, I have no real evidence.

How could I confront her?

It's easy.

-Get a very hot lamp and leather. -You are not taking this seriously.

I am, I'm sorry.

I just can't imagine mom having sex with another man.

I still shudder when I think of mom having sex with you.

Thank you.

I feel sick.

You don't even know if it's true.

What if it is, what if they get a divorce?

Is there a custody battle? Do I become a latch key kid?

It doesn't make any sense. Why would your mother ever have an affair?

He said he took her too much for granted.

Do we ever do that? Do we take each other for granted?

-Of course not. -Not even a little?

A little. Sure, it's natural. We're creatures of habit.

Ritual behavior gives us a sense of security.

Would you ever get bored with me?

No! And even if I did I certainly wouldn't tell you.

I'd keep it to myself and take a mistress.

I'm being serious here. I don't want us to get too comfortable.

If you feel that nervous about it then maybe we shouldn't get married at all.

That's not an acceptable option.

We gotta make plans one of these days.

Your parents keep asking me when are we getting married.

I'm gonna strangle them. We've been engaged for 3 weeks.