Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride

Oh, he's so cute!

Caitlin Parrish's latest hit video from her album called Caitlin.

We're at the home of Max Parrish, Caitlin's father and manager,

where today Caitlin Parrish is marrying actor Gary Haas.

Like us, Caitlin's fans are here hoping to get a glimpse of the happy couple,

but so far we're all out of luck.

I'm Anne Liebman, Entertainment Today, outside the Parrish mansion.

Will they ever go away?

Maybe Gary was right, but she's a little old.

They would have found you wherever you went.

You're a star.

At least this way you have your family, your friends.

You know, you and Dad are the only ones I care about.

You and Uncle Perry.

Are you sure he's coming?

Well, he said he would, and Perry Mason always keeps his word.

Whoops, it's almost four O'clock.

I'll tell your father you're ready.

Okay.

Okay.

Oh, honey, I'm so happy for you.

Thank you, Mom.

Let the others keep an eye on the ground.

I want at least one of you two in here on duty at all times.

We'll take care of it, sir.

Any of those gifts get stolen, it's your personal responsibility.

You got it, Mr. Parrish.

This is my daughter's special day.

I don't want anything to spoil it.

We'll take care of it, sir.

Hey.

What's your problem?

I busted a gut to land this job.

I'm not losing it.

Put it away.

Lighten up.

Look, you don't know me, so I'm telling you.

I won't ask you again.

Put it away.

Put it away.

What a real attitude, you know that, pal?

I ain't your pal.

No kidding.

Perry.

Oh, hello, Max.

It's great to see you.

You remember Della?

Of course.

Glad you could come.

Me too.

Glad to meet you.

I love weddings.

Usually so do I.

My wife calls me a hopeless romantic.

It's been too long, Perry.

Where are the women in your life?

They're both upstairs.

I haven't seen either one since early this morning.

Here's the bridegroom, Gary Hawks.

Ah, handsome young man.

Oh, he's a star on a daytime soap.

One life for tomorrow.

I happened to see it once.

You saw it twice.

I saw it once.

He's very good.

Who'd have ever thought I'd be father-in-law to Brad Hawks' boy?

Boy, it's a strange world, Perry.

Well, duty calls.

Didn't you tell me that Gary's father was Max's partner?

Yeah, in a talent agency.

When it broke up, they never spoke to each other again.

Brad died a few years ago in a car accident with his wife.

Hmm.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

What, are you nervous?

Yeah.

Well, maybe I should marry Kay.

Make sense?

What are you talking about?

You know, I work for her dad.

Marrying the boss's daughter is a very good career move, so if you're really nervous,

then we'll switch.

I'll be the groom.

You'll be the best man.

You're a pal, Sam, but I gotta go.

Mr. Hawks, this is Della Street.

I'm Perry Mason.

Oh, it's a pleasure to meet you.

You too.

Kay always says you're her favorite uncle.

I'm her only uncle.

All right.

Okay.

Mr. Mason, I'm Hannah Hawks, Gary's sister.

Ah, the maid of honor.

Yes.

I just wanted to tell you that I've studied all your cases, and I hope I'm half as good as you are someday.

Are you a lawyer?

Knock on wood.

Well, up until a few years ago, I thought I was a singer, but I switched tracks.

I'm taking the bar next week.

Good luck to you.

Thank you.

Maybe we can talk later?

Of course we can.

Great.

Thanks.

Perry, I'm so glad you could make it.

Laura, you look wonderful.

Oh.

Oh.

And you have not changed a bit.

You remember what I used to say.

You never change, Perry Mason.

You only weather.

And Della, of course.

I've heard so much about you.

This must be quite a day for you.

Thank you for inviting me, Mrs. Parrish.

Laura, please.

Perry, thank you.

Thank you for coming.

You have no idea how much this means to me.

Okay, they're waiting.

Just coming.

Max Parrish.

I told you everything I know.

What more do you want?

No, you can't come out.

Not today.

Because I'm telling you, not today.

The commission again?

Can you believe that they would call here today?

Dad, can't your lawyers do something?

Now they're intimating that someone may have some new evidence.

Don't worry, I'll handle it.

Let me look at you.

Maybe you should talk to Uncle Perry.

Sweetheart,

this is your wedding day and nothing is going to spoil it.

That's a promise.

That's a promise.

It's hard to imagine that I've known Caitlin since she was born.

I don't believe you ever told me how you came to know Max and Laura.

Laura and I worked on the same civil rights committee.

What civil rights committee?

Oh, around 25 years ago.

The year you ventured at Georgetown?

That year, yes.

Laura and I spent a lot of time together.

Laura and Max were going through a very bad time.

They'd filed for divorce.

How'd they get back together?

Oh, they hit a very rough patch,

but they weathered it.

Laura had found out she was pregnant.

Now,

they're the happiest couple I know.

Especially today, huh?

Especially today.

Be seated, please.

Dearly beloved,

we are gathered together here in the face of God

and in the face of this company to join together this man and woman in holy matrimony,

that which is honorable among all men

and therefore is not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently.

...

I can't believe I'm missing this.

If any person here can show justice... It's caused by these people who should not be joined together.

Let them speak now or forever hold... Get out of my way.

Get away from me.

Get away from me.

Hey, I thought you'd get away with this, didn't you?

Hello, Lon.

Why don't you sit down?

Don't invite me to my own nephew's wedding.

My own brother's son.

Is it a matter of Max you forget?

No, I didn't forget, Lon.

Your new father-in-law thinks he's too good for me.

Lon, for God's sake.

It's Kay's wedding day.

You're not better than me.

And this will show you.

I'm getting some... Security.

This will show you just what kind of man you really are.

Uncle Lon.

I'm sorry, everybody.

You'll just give us a moment.

Everything will be just fine.

Take him into the study.

Please just give us a moment.

I'm so sorry, baby.

Your uncle Lon, isn't he ever going to leave us alone?

I mean, last time we gave him money, he swore he'd never come back.

I could kill him.

You want us to call the cops, Mr. Parrish?

No cops, no reporters.

Put him in my study.