(upbeat theme music) ♪ (Ben) There's no such thing as a small wedding and no matter how hard you try to keep it simple.

(Melissa) Mom, I told you I'm not having a hens party.

(Ben) There's still the pressure to be perfect.

(Melissa) Because you know why.

(Ben) And that includes writing your vows.

(Melissa) Who cares about tradition?

We know where it got me last time.

(Ben) There's that word... -tradition.

-Look, change the subject.

Have you sorted somewhere to stay?

Cause you know there's no room here, okay.

(Julie) How are the vows progressing?

(Ben) So far I've got, "When asked say I do."

(Julie) Darling, why don't you ask Mel for some help?

(Ben) No way, why do you think I'm over here?

I don't even want her to get a hint -of how tough this is for me.

-Okay, it was just a suggestion -no need to bite my head off.

-I'm sorry.

It's a huge deal, mega commitment forever.

(Julie) What?

You're only just figuring that one out?

(Ben) No, of course not.

It's just it all suddenly feels bigger than me and Mel saying I do.

-I just want it to be perfect.

-Darling, you've still got a week, I'm sure as soon as you stop staring at that pad -inspiration will hit.

-Hey, Ben-o, Mrs. Rafter.

-Hey.

-I got a question for ya.

-What comes before part B?

-Huh?

(Carbo) What comes before part B?

Part-ay!

Woo!

(lively music) ♪ (Warney) Hello, girls!

Hello ladies, looking good!

Beautiful, come back later.

(Ben) If you didn't invite Warney here, who did?

(Carbo) Must've been your dad then, you sure you don't want me -to get rid of him?

-No, he's already customized his own tee shirt.

(Dave) Please tell me we're going to stop and eat something soon.

(Carbo) We're just warming up, Mr. Rafter.

(in unison) Soft, soft, soft, soft, soft!

(Dave) Hey, hey, hey I'm just pacing myself.

My liver's not as young as it used to be.

(gurgling) (Ted) Just how do you turn him off?

♪ (indistinct shouting) (Carbo) Inside is a Bavarian beer and sausage extravaganza -all you can eat!

-Is this one of those places that you have to wear a plastic bib?

(Jake) You've been here before, no doubt.

(Ben) Ah, classic Carbo, this is going to be awesome.

(Carbo) If you think this is awesome wait till you see what's coming next.

(Warney) Ah, I think I've got some sort of idea!

-Hey, did you invite Warney?

-No, I thought you did.

(Dave) No.

(Warney) Hey!

Look at this place, it's beautiful.

You better make the most of it Ben in a few days you're going to be hitched, mate.

-Ball and chain, mate.

-Just hang around I'll go and check on to see if the banquet's ready and get an extra chair for Warney, yeah.

-Yeah, mate.

-Hey, how you going -with those vows?

-Cool, you still haven't -finished them.

-Um, just finessing.

(Ted) What's to finesse?

It should be simple.

(Nathan) It was easy for me, Sammy and I just used the traditionals.

(Ted) Just keep it short and sweet.

-Just like Dave right?

-Yeah, it's not the words that matter it's how you feel that counts.

(Carbo) Right, I don't know if you guys are interested there's two waitresses out there you see the size of their jugs.

-Ah.

-Of beer, honestly, I meant beer.

(Ben) Pressure and expectation take all forms.

Like, having the best night of your single life.

(Rachel) Melissa!

-Surprise!

-Don't worry this is in no way -official wedding business.

-No, no, no it's not a hens night at all it's just a girl's night in -with some champagne.

-Don't let them rope you in if you want a night by yourself, don't be weak like me.

(Melissa) Well, if it's not official wedding business.

(Rachel) Go get your jammies on!

(squealing) (Julie) I'm on Australian male on TV -from the '50s to the '90s.

-Australian TV, yes okay.

(Julie) And I'm an artist and I'm an astronaut.

-Yup, clock's ticking.

-Yeah all right, now let me think.

-Was I married?

-Oh, you've had a few long term platonic relationships with women.

(Julie) Okay, I--Can I have a hint?

(Sammy) Um...

He's very well endowed.

(Rachel) But not where you might think.

(Julie) Too hard, I give up.

You win.

Oh, Mr. Squiggle!

That's not--that's not a real person.

(Rachel) Yes but he is a real celebrity.

(Julie) Aw you're cheaters, the lot of you.

(Rachel) That coming from you?

I've played cards with you, thank you very much, Mel I'd like you to know that you're marrying to a family a sneaks and thieves.

(Melissa) Well, I'd trade that over my family any day.

-Aw.

-Ah!

(Melissa) Woohoo!

Hey, thanks for doing this.

-It's our pleasure, honey.

-Just what I needed.

-What you needed?

-Yeah, take my mind off things.

-Cheers.

-Cheers.

(belching) (Carbo) Where the meatballs, the bratwurst, the pork bellies.

(Ben) That was disgusting there, mate.

(Carbo) Aw hey, it looks like the entertainment's arrived.

-I wonder what that could be?

-Oh, not a stripper.

(Jake) It's tradition Ben-o.

(Carbo) Lights, music, let's go!

-Woo!

-Female please!

(shouting) ♪ I've done something wrong ♪ ♪ And I know that you can see ♪ ♪ I've done something wrong ♪ ♪ She won't talk to me ♪ ♪ I've done something wrong ♪ ♪ And it just might set me free ♪ ♪ I've done something dangerous ♪ ♪ Don't know what's wrong with me...♪ ♪ -Ben?

-Cat?

Cat, hey Cat!

Cat, Cat, stop.

(Cat) Don't make a scene.

(Ben) I can make a scene if I want to, you robbed us.

(Cat) I don't know what you're talking about.

(Ben) Do you want to tell that to the cops?

(Cat) Okay don't Ben, you don't understand.

(Ben) That you're such a gambling junky you're stripping to pay off your debts?

Do you want me to feel sorry for you?

(Cat) Do you honestly think that you have any idea about how the world works outside your little bubble?

You have no perception of how life really is.

-Crap.

-Look at you and your friends getting your pathetic rocks off.

(Ben) Oh yeah and you're not pathetic?

(Cat) Well, I'm not the one settling for the whole -suburban fantasy.

-I don't need to listen to this.

(Cat) So you moved on pretty fast Ben, who's the lucky girl.

Unless--Oh my god, it's Melissa isn't it?

(Ben) Yeah, it is actually.

You're disappointed you didn't break us up?

(Cat) Wow, you know what that really is pathetic.

I thought she was smarter than that.

Just marrying the glass boy from The Boat Club.

-I'm the manager.

-Oh the manager?

Oh right, well that really puts me in my place.

Do you really think that Melissa is going to spend her life shacked up with some nobody that works in a bar?

Is that how the dream goes?

Truth hard to take?

(Ben) You've got your money, why don't you piss off?

(Cat) Know, I feel sorry for you Ben.

You can't even see how tragic it all is from this side of the white picket fence.

(Jake) So Ben slept with the stripper and then she robbed Carbo's place?

(Carbo) It sounds like an episode of Jerry Springer but yeah.

(Dave) Yeah well, she wasn't a stripper back then.

(Carbo) Hey, did you find her?

What about our stuff?

(Ben) Yeah I found her, can you move so I can get my beer?

-Well what did she say?

-Nothing.

-What do you mean nothing?

-What about our stuff?

(Ben) Just leave it, Carbo.

It's long gone.

-You alright Ben?

-Yeah.

-Geez, a bit of a shock mate.

-Yeah, all good.

(Dave) Yeah, we'll get her details from the agency and give them to the cops.

You got the number there?

(Ben) No Dad, can we please just-- (Jake) Crack a few more beers, we'll jump in the Hummer -and hit the pubs.

-Absolutely!

Come on, let's get this bug a proper sendoff, yeah?

-Come on!

-Come on!

Let's go Ben-O, let's go, let's do it.

(Melissa) ♪ You let me shine-a ♪ ♪ And my love is true ♪ (singing off-key) ♪ Because of you ♪ -Yay.

-Okay, bravo.

(Julie) I think it's time for me and jellybean to hit the road.

(Melissa) No, no, no but there's heaps of more songs.

(Julie) Oh no, darling, that's about enough '80s pop -as I can handle.

-Mm, but you two can stay right?

(Rachel) Yup, there's more champagne, I'm here.

-Why not?

-Yay.

(Julie) Okay, well so happy unofficial, girly get together.

(Melissa) No, no, no this was my hens night.

(Rachel) Mm, I thought you said you weren't having a hens night.

(Melissa) No but this was good, this was good.

Did not like the last time, that was the problem.

-At my last hens night-- -Oh.

(Melissa) At my real--No, last time that was when I realized I didn't want to marry Shannon.

I sat there and everyone was talking about how in love we were and how perfect it was.

Anyway, anyway I didn't want to associate that with this.

It's superstitious, I know, it's stupid.

(Rachel) Um, you're not having any sudden urge to run away now.

(Melissa) No, no, no I would marry Ben right here, right now.

Seriously, bring him over, where is he?

Come on, bring him over, bring him over.

(Sammy) Well, I guess the curse is broken.

(Melissa) I have to sit down for a minute.

(Julie) Oh Mel, sweetie.

Darling, maybe we should get you upstairs?

(Melissa) No, I'm good.

Comfy couch.

(Julie) I just don't know whether you should-- (Sammy) It's all right, here do you want a blanket?

(Julie) Oh should we-- -Mel?

-Mel?

-Mel?

-Mel?

Night, night daughter-in-law.

(Rachel) Should we draw things on her face?

(laughing) (mumbling) -Shh, you'll wake Mel.

-Who's the best man?

-You are.

-I am.

-Who made the best party?

-You did.

(Carbo) I did.

Seven AM, Ben-o.

We partied all night.

(Ben) Best bachelor I've ever had.

-Mhm.

-Except for Cat.

(Carbo) Except for Cat.

Happy wedding, Ben-o.

(Ben) Wait Carbo.

Don't tell Mel about Cat.

I'm gonna keep it stum.

(Carbo) Keeping things stum about Cat.

-Bad idea.

-No, no.

I'm gonna tell her myself.

So no telling Cat about Mel.

-Let's be stum.

-Stum.

(Ben) Stum!

-What about Cat?

-I didn't tell her I swear!

(Melissa) Ben?

(Carbo) Good night.

(Melissa) What about Cat?

(Ben) She was the... -entertainment.

-What?

She was the stripper?

Did you talk to her?

(Ben) Not really, she just... -What are the chances?

-I know.

(Melissa) All the strippers and all the buck's nights.

(Ben) I know.

You're not cranky.

(Melissa) About a bizarre coincidence?

No, she's just lucky I wasn't there to punch her in the face.

Stupid.

-I love you.

-Whoa.

That is some strong fumes you've got going there, Rafter.

-You can talk.

-Yeah, sleepy time.

Come on, Mr. Rafter.

(Ben) Let me carry you to bed, Mrs. Rafter.

(Melissa) No, I'm good.

It's Ms. Bannon to you.

(Ben) Ah.

No pressure, a whole week to recover.

A week to find the words.

To get it right.

But one week later Mel's mega dysfunctional family -had other ideas.

-Ben, Ben.

Ben, wake up.

(Ben) Happy wedding eve, beautiful.

-My parents are coming.

-I know, tomorrow.

(Melissa) No, no, no, no now.

-Now?

-Yeah Mom just called.

They caught an earlier flight.

-They're in a taxi.

-What?

-Ready to meet the in-laws?

-Yeah.

Linda and Patrick... Linda and Patrick.

The kitchen's okay but I wouldn't let them go upstairs.

-Does this look okay?

-You didn't have to get dressed up for them but yeah, you look great.

(Ben) Linda and Pat--Pat, do I need to call them that?

(Melissa) They'll let you know, trust me.

(Ben) I should get changed, shouldn't I?

(Melissa) Ben relax, just be yourself.

(Ben) Yeah okay.

(Melissa) And whatever they say or do don't let them get to you, all right?

They won't be here long, they've got a hotel to check into.

(Carbo) Okay, this should do it, if she doesn't like these -she's made out of stone.

-Mate, you're a lifesaver.

-Here we go.

-I'll leave you to it.

-Mate, don't leave me.

-Yeah but they're your in-laws.

(Ben) Yeah and you're my best man.

-Surprise.

-Oh it really is.

(Linda) We could've flown in tomorrow but really... -No hug.

-I guess they're not -the hugging type.

-...imagine meeting -at the aisle.

-Well there is no aisle Mom.

We're getting married in a park, remember.

(Pat) You know what she means, Melissa.

-Hi, Dad.

-So, which one of you jokers -wants to marry my daughter?

-Oh Pat.

Ignore him.

-Gooday Ben.

-Oh actually Dad no that's-- (Pat) I'm kidding, calm down I've seen the photos.

Ben, right?

-Pat Bannon.

-It's nice to meet you Pat.

-Some call me big Pat.

-Big Pat it is.

(Pat) I reckon we might get to know each other first, huh?

(Ben) Yeah, sure, really nice to meet you, Mr... Pat.

(knuckles cracking) -I'm Linda, what a lovely house.

-We like it.

(Linda) You'll get your own place soon.

With these new homebuyer's grants.

(Pat) Grants, ha, call me old fashion but in my day a bloke made sure he was set up -before he proposed.

-Cup of tea?

-Yup.

-Come on in.

(Carbo) Good luck, mate, I've gotta work.

(grunting) (lively music) ♪ (Pat) So you're a bar manager, hey Ben?

(Ben) Yes.

(Pat) How long you've been doing that?

(Ben) I've been working at The Boat Club since I've finished school and I kind of just fell into managing it a little while ago.

(Pat) Fell?

Right.

-But you are studying.

-No, no I'm not.

-Learning a trade?

-Uh no.

I mean, I figured that I'm still young so-- -How old are you, Ben?

-24, Mr. Pat.

(Pat) Twenty-four.

By the time I was 24 mate I had a wife, three kids, two mortgages, and I spent ten hours a day down a mine.

-Ten?

-Sometimes 12.

♪ Still, can't expect everyone to have the same work ethic, -can I?

-No.

-The kettle's boiled should I.

-Huh.

-Lovely.

-No biscuits, sorry.

If we'd know you were flying in early-- (Linda) Oh we wanted to surprise you.

We're so excited to be here for the wedding, aren't we Pat?

(Pat) I still got the suit from the last wedding.

Shame not to get some use out of it, aye poodle.

(Ben) So did you guys have much trouble changing the flight at late notice?

Of course you didn't cause you're here.

(honking) Ah, that'll be Nathan, my brother.

We're just going to go and pick up some drinks from The Boat Club.

Really great to meet you both and I guess I'll see you at the wedding.

I get why there are so many mother-in-law jokes but there should be more father-in-law jokes.

-Is it that bad?

-Think car salesman -with the grip of death.

-Oy, Ben!

-Oh god.

-Gooday, Pat Bannon.

(Nathan) Gooday, I'm Nathan Rafter.

(Pat) Right, nice wheels.

-Yours?

-Yeah, yeah.

-I'm still paying it off.

-Oh right, you're the one -in the family business.

-Yes, yes.

I'm sort of um, sort of the manager.

(Pat) Stick with it, family companies are the best to build up.

A couple of years you'll be laughing.

-Thank you, Pat.

-Call me Big Pat.

-Okay.

-I left the girls in there gossiping figured I might help you boys get the grub.

Might need the muscle, aye Ben?

(seat humming) -And this is from Dermot.

-Cooking with crockpots.

(Linda) Have you used the crockpot we gave you?

(Melissa) Not yet.

(Linda) I've brought you something else anyway.

Something very special that I was going to give you last time.

(Melissa) Please don't start.

(Linda) I'm not, you've made it quite clear that this wedding is nothing like the last one.

(Melissa) So you and Dad are happy for me -to run this wedding my way?

-We're here, aren't we?

(Melissa) Yes, you're here and I'm glad.

(paper rustling) Mom, it's a lovely thought thank you but I'm not wearing a veil.

Maybe save it for the first granddaughter.

(Linda) Oh, doesn't matter.

Just a thought.

No pressure.

(Dave) Oh Jules, you've really outdone yourself.

(Julie) Mm, let's hope it tastes as good.

-Hello.

-Oh, hello.

(Melissa) Everyone, this is my mother, Linda.

(Julie) Your mother?

-Oh, hi I'm Julie, hi.

-Oh.

(Dave) Hi and uh Dave, how do you do?

How are you?

Sorry.

(Linda) Well, um, so nice to meet you both.

My husband Patrick's just out with your boys -getting the drinks.

-Oh.

(Rachel) Hi, I'm Rachel, I'm Ben's sister.

(Sammy) I'm Sammy, Ben's sister-in-law.

-Hi.

-Sorry for the mess.

We're getting the food organized for the wedding.

(Linda) Is that peanut butter?

(Sammy) Yeah we're using it for the satay skewers.

(Linda) I hope no one at the wedding's got a nut allergy.

That would put a downer on the day.

-You're not allergic, are you?

-No, no.

I just mean that you can't be too careful.

-So finger food.

-Yeah, it's a small wedding Mom.

-Fifteen people.

-Fifteen?

What about all your friends from work at the hospital?

-And Ben's boat bar?

-No.

(Linda) Right well fair enough.

Oh, Julie.

-What a yummy cake.

-That's for the wedding.

-That's the wedding cake.

-Oh great.

(Julie) Oh it's a work in progress.

-It's got another layer-- -Oh no, it's a nice touch.

It's um, personal.

(Ben) If Mom wasn't feeling the pressure before she was now.

Hey, you reckon The Boat Club's an all right place to work?

-What do you mean?

-I mean for a guy who's about to get married, it's okay, isn't it?

-Oh.

-I mean, being the manager's -pretty good, right?

-Ben.

It's a great stop gap for someone of your age -and experience.

-Stop gap?

(Nathan) Yeah, I mean you're hanging there for a while and then you move on right.

You're not going to be stuck at that bar forever.

-Yeah, right.

-Yeah.

-Had a lot sorted.

-Listen, don't worry about him.

Just explain that you've got a plan for the future and he'll come around.

(Ben) And that was the trouble.

Other than marrying Mel I didn't have any plans for the future.

(Pat) Ah, not a bad place that boat club.

From the way you were talking, Ben, I expected more.

(suspenseful music) ♪ (Ben) I can't believe we're getting married tomorrow.

-The two of us.

-I can't believe we're spending the last night of our single lives apart.

-Tradition.

-Ugh, I thought there was -a boycott on tradition?

-It'll make tomorrow -more special.

-Hmm.

(Melissa) I can't wait to hear your vows.

(Ben) And I can't wait to hear yours.

(Melissa) Do you want to run them by me?

(Ben) And spoil the surprise?

But I can tell you one thing, as of tomorrow you have to obey me.

-Oh, nice try.

-Hey, look it up I only have to honor you.

(Carbo) Boy, not in front of the parental.

(Melissa) Dad, I'd thought you'd gone.

(Pat) Well your mom had her turn.

Came back to spend some quality time alone with my little girl.

-Ran into Carbo first.

-Yeah Big Pat's been -giving me advice on the shop.

-Well, stick with it mate and when the flower trade picks up maybe you can find a job for Ben.

(Carbo) Well all right then now, I'll leave you guys to it.

See ya.

(Ben) I better get next door.

See you tomorrow.

11 AM on the dot.

(Melissa) 11 AM.

I love you.

(Pat) You don't have to go through with this.

(Melissa) Don't even start.

(Pat) He's got no drive, no plans.

How is he supposed to look after you?

(Melissa) Don't worry, we'll make do.

(Pat) You are a bright girl, Melissa.

Hard working, ambitious.

Proudest day of my life was when you got into nursing.

(Melissa) Why?

Cause then I could marry a doctor?

(Pat) You're too bloody smart to waste your time on someone who's not on your level.

(Melissa) Three years later and you still haven't forgiven me, have you?

You didn't have to come to the wedding.

You still don't.

But I am marrying Ben tomorrow however you feel about him because I love him.

(Pat) Your wedding.

Your funeral.

♪ (Ben) Like they say, the best test of a guy's character is how he acts under pressure.

Okay, so that's probably about being at war.

Afghanistan or somewhere.

But the idea's the same.

Good night, Mel.

Mel, are you asleep?

I'm not.

I'll take that as a yes.

(Julie) Uh, Ben?

Darling, what are you doing?

(Ben) I can't sleep.

(Julie) Well, it's nearly midnight.

You should be in bed.

(Ben) I should be in bed?

What about you, eight months up tough lady.

(Julie) Oh I'm just finished off a few things.

-You're doing too much.

-No, not for my son's wedding.

I'll turn in soon, so should you.

(Ben) Hey Mom?

I'm not a loser, am I?

(Julie) What?

Of course you're not a loser.

Why would you even think that?

(Ben) I just want to make sure I'm good enough for Mel.

(Julie) Oh darling, of course you are.

Mm.

Any woman would be lucky to have you.

Mel just got him first, that's all.

And she loves you just the way you are, trust me.

Come on, I'll make you a cup of tea with a bottle of whiskey chaser.

(Ben) I don't think alcohol's the solution.

(Julie) Oh, I do, you need your beauty sleep so you can make us all cry tomorrow.

I've got a bet with your dad he'll crack first.

(Ben) Yeah, my money's on Dad winning that one.

I'll be in in a sec.

(Julie) Okay.

(Ben) Hey Mom... thanks.

In less than 12 hours I was making the biggest commitment of my life.

And I still couldn't find the right words.

♪ (Sammy) All right, so we've got a hair straightener, -a hair dryer, curling wands.

-Yup.

You've got the glosses?

-Yes.

-Every color?

-Yes.

-Good.

(Carbo) Ah, good morning ladies.

It's a nice day for a white wedding.

-Is she up?

-The bride is ready and waiting for her hair and makeup team.

-How's the groom?

-Uh, you haven't seen him?

-No.

-We haven't seen him since last night.

(Carbo) Someone must've heard him get up, close a door.

(Dave) Look, there's no point in making a big fuss over nothing.

(Nathan) Yeah he's probably just gone for a walk to clear his head.

(Carbo) Well, if he's gone for a walk he's been gone for a long time.

(Nathan) Ben, hi, um, just wondering Carbo's here ready to kick things off, you're not, just wondering where you are.

No stress, just give us a call when you can.

-What's going on?

-Um.

-What's-- -What's going on?

-We can't find Ben.

-He's been gone for ages.

(Dave) The guy steps out for five minutes to get some air and suddenly everyone's on high alert.

There's nothing to worry about-- (Julie) Yeah, no, no, no we need to find him.

(Nathan) No, no Mom, this is mountain mole hill territory.

(Julie) No, no I spoke to him last night.

He--he was in a really weird mood so.

-How weird?

-Well, we just need to find him.

Okay?

And try not to let Mel know.

(Carbo) Right.

(Sammy) Wow, you are so relaxed.

I was a mess on my wedding day.

-Nerves or excitement?

-Fear that Mom's hair and makeup team would make me look like something out of a Little Miss Australia Pageant.

(Rachel) There's no danger of that happening today, Mel.

-You're perfectly safe with us.

-Yes.

-Oy, what are you doing here?

-I just-- -Girls only -Go back and braid -Benny's hair or whatever.

-Well no I just wanted to check that you know, everything's above board here.

(Sammy) How about bored.

(Carbo) Hm, you know, you guys all good?

You don't need any extra champagne or anything?

-We're fine.

-Good.

(Carbo) Hey, um, Ben didn't swing past here before -to grab his suit or whatever?

-Not that I know of.

-Isn't he next door with you.

-Yeah, of course he is.

I just--He said he wanted a tie thing.

He must've snuck in and out without you noticing.

Okay, look I better head back to the boys.

And Ben who is waiting.

You look tops, Mel.

(Sammy) Eyeshadow, Mel close your eyes and you know, hold.

-Carbo, where the hell is Ben?

-We don't know.

-He's gone.

-What?

(Carbo) He's not gone gone but he's not answering his phone gone.

Rachel, you've gotta make sure Mel doesn't find out, okay.

Just until we know what's going on.

(Rachel) Okay, all right, I want updates every five minutes, okay?

-Sure.

-What's going on?

(Dave) I'll be on the mobile, if you find him call me.

(Nathan) Yeah, you too.

Come on Ben, where are you?

(phone ringing) (Ben) Life throws all kinds of pressure at you.

We're expected to know exactly what to say.

So what happens when we don't?

(Nathan) Ben, what the hell are you doing?

-Everyone's waiting for you.

-I know.

(Nathan) Come on, you've gotta get dressed, let's go.

(Ben) I can't write my vows, I haven't even started yet.

If that's not a sign, what is?

(Nathan) That's not a sign that you shouldn't get married.

It's a sign that you want to do it right.

-It's a good sign.

-Shouldn't it just come naturally if I really loved her?

Cat said all this stuff the other night.

-What did Cat say?

-That Mel deserves better -than someone who manages a bar.

-Ah, this is Cat the psycho.

The one that tried to split you and Mel up then robbed your house and now strips for a living.

Why do you care what she thinks?

(Ben) She wasn't the only one.

-Mel's dad said it too.

-Right.

So what are you saying?

That you don't want to marry Mel?

(Ben) Why are we rushing into this?

(Nathan) You're the one that wanted to rush it, remember?

Getting married as soon as you could-- -I know, I just... -Okay Ben, you've gotta-- hey, you've gotta work with me here.

You've got cold feet it's normal.

-Everyone gets them.

-Did you?

(Nathan) Well not like this but I didn't sleep at all the night before.

(Ben) That's not the same.

(Nathan) Look if what you're saying here is that you're having second thoughts then I gotta tell you the consequences -are pretty full on.

-I know.

(Nathan) I just want you to think it through.

(Ben) What do you think I'm doing?

♪ (Julie) And he just went for a walk, Nathan's with him and I'm sure they'll be meeting us -at the park soon.

-Yeah and you don't need to be there for a while anyway.

You know, it's fashionable for a bride to be late.

(Melissa) It's okay Rachel, he'll be there.

(Linda) Mother of the bride, is it safe to come in?

Julie, hello, how's our groom this morning?

-Oh, he's fine.

-Doesn't your father -look handsome, Melissa.

-Well, not everyday your daughter gets married, aye poodle.

-Gotta make some effort.

-All right, don't stress it's all under control but Nathan thinks we might have to push the ceremony back by a bit.

-What do you mean push it back?

-Has something happened?

(Rachel) We might just, we're going to go check on the dress.

(Melissa) Ben's just running a bit late.

-You've gotta be kidding me.

-How late?

(Pat) I told you, didn't I, this wedding was never going to happen, he's as bloody useless -as I thought he was.

-Stop it Dad!

Ben is not going to let me down.

(Linda) Pat please, you go to the park and I will meet you there.

-Now look-- -Enough!

We haven't come all this way for you and Melissa to fall out again.

(Julie) Um, I'll leave you to it.

(Linda) Right.

The wedding starts in an hour and you need to get dressed.

If you don't mind, I'd like to help you.

If that's okay.

(Julie) Should we call the celebrant and let her know -what's going on?

-No, he'll be there.

(Carbo) Isn't it tradition for the best man to marry the bride -if the groom doesn't show up?

-It's an urban legend.

-Don't worry.

-Oh not that I wouldn't it's just that this was meant to be the best wedding ever -and now Ben's not even here.

-Nathan will knock some sense into him, it'll be all right.

-Yeah, I know.

-Me and Carbo head down -the park.

-We can't go without Ben.

(Dave) He'll meet us there, now have you've got the rings?

-Yeah of course.

-Good.

(suspenseful music) -Um, uh.

-Carbo.

(Carbo) Um.

♪ -Good to go.

-Come on.

(Ted) We'll catch up with you.

(Julie) Oh no you're kidding me.

Oh no, the cake!

-It sunk.

-Calm down, it's okay.

(Julie) No Dad, it's not okay.

Ugh.

-Julie?

-I'm okay, it's nothing.

(Ted) No it's not, I'll call a doctor.

(Julie) Dad don't I'm fine, I'm just-- I'm just a bit stressed that's all.

(Ted) Well all the more reason to call the doctor.

(Julie) I'm not going to miss the wedding, all right?

(Ted) Look, I'm serious Julie.

After Nathan's wedding and what happened with your mother.

(Julie) No, look I'm all right.

I just need to have a rest once this is over.

Okay so let me--let's just fix the cake and we'll get to the party, okay.

♪ (Melissa) Can you do me up?

(Linda) You always have been your Dad's favorite, you know.

(Melissa) Lucky me.

(Linda) He's a good man.

A good husband.

Maybe not such a good father.

Maybe neither of us were cut out to be parents.

-We do care about you though.

-I know.

(Linda) There, look, beautiful.

(lively music) ♪ -Hey, Mel taxi's here.

-Oh!

Let's go.

♪ (Rachel) Oh Mel, ugh we're so sorry we should've cancelled it.

-I'm gonna tell the driver.

-So the bride's there before the groom, I never wanted to go traditional anyway.

-I'll get your bouquet.

-Thanks Mom.

Carbo left the flowers in the fridge.

(Rachel) Mel, you look--you look so beautiful.

(Melissa) Thank you, hey any chance you want to stand next to me -while I wait for Ben?

-In the park?

(Melissa) Yeah I might need moral support in front of all 15 guests.

(Rachel) Are you asking us to be your unofficial bridesmaids?

(Melissa) Absolutely not, just to stand with me that's all.

Oh and maybe take my flowers at the start of the ceremony.

-Sure, mhm.

-And maybe sign the registry, -that's all.

-Well as long as it's not traditional then okay.

(Melissa) Well, then let's get going.

My groom must be on his way by now.

(Ben) Mel had absolute faith in me.

Wish I could've said the same for myself.

(Nathan) If you want me to I will drive you to the airport, no questions asked and I'll deal with fallout at home.

-Seriously?

-Yeah and if you want me to pass on a message to Mel I will.

But it has to be in your words, I'm not making it up.

So what is it that you want to say to her?

(Ben) That's just the problem, I don't know.

(Nathan) Okay uh, tell me this Ben, -you love her, correct?

-Yes.

-She loves you.

-Yeah.

(Nathan) And she knows everything about you and she still wants to marry you.

-Hey don't sound so surprised.

-I'm not idiot.

That's my point, forget about what everyone said.

I guarantee that when you are asked to say your vows you'll know exactly what to say.

(Ben) What if I don't?

What if I just screw it all up?

(Nathan) Who cares?

Just say that you love her and you want to marry her, it's simple.

And Mel is waiting so what's it going to be?

Is it going to be the airport?

Or the park?

♪ ♪ There's a chapel deep in the valley ♪ ♪ For traveling strangers in distress ♪ ♪ It's nestled amongst the...♪ (Trish) I don't understand, why is Melissa here first?

(Warney) You don't think Ben's done a runner do you?

(Pat) If he's not here he better keep running.

He doesn't want me catching up with him.

(Linda) Melissa can look after herself.

(Carbo) Look, I don't know what your problem with Ben is but take it from me, he's a great bloke.

(Pat) A great bloke who skips his own wedding.

(Carbo) Look, 11 o'clock the invite said.

There's still time.

So if you could please move inside, Big Pat.

(orchestral music) ♪ Take me in ♪ ♪ Under your skin ♪ ♪ Bury me deep in love ♪ ♪ And the little congregation gathers ♪ ♪ Praiseful guidance from above...♪ (Julie) Oh Dave, this is ridiculous.

(Dave) Just leave it, Jules, she's here for Ben as she should be.

(Julie) What?

So you're just going to ignore her at the reception as well?

We're not that kind of family.

-Chel hi, do you need-- -No, no, no I'm fine here.

(Julie) Come on, you missed Dave's wedding you can at least share Ben's wedding.

Bad enough that Ben's out there acting like a twit.

Not gonna take it from the adults as well -so sort it out you two.

-Dave.

♪ (Carbo) Ben-o!

♪ ♪ Bury me deep in love ♪ ♪ Bury me deep in your love, darling ♪ ♪ Deeper and deeper ♪ ♪ Deeper and deeper ♪ ♪ Deeper and deeper in love...♪ (Ben) You said you wanted nontraditional.

(Melissa) I knew you'd be here.

♪ You may lose me on the west ♪ ♪ I may be covered...♪ I love your generosity, your kindness, even your stupid jokes.

Thank you for giving me your heart, an amazing home and a loving family.

♪ I can't wait to make a family of our own.

Whatever happens in the future I know we'll face it together.

I love you.

♪ (Ben) This was it, my big moment.

Make or break.

♪ And I still had no clue what I was going to say.

♪ I, Ben, take you Melissa to be my wife.

To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse.

For richer, for poorer.

In sickness and in health until death do us part.

As far as I'm concerned not even then.

♪ The words came, so much for nontraditional but hey, if it was good enough for my parents.

♪ ♪ Bury me deep in love...♪ (Carbo) Oy, you're not supposed to do that.

(Melissa) Told you not very traditional.

♪ Deeper and deeper ♪ ♪ Deeper and deeper ♪ ♪ Bury me deep in love ♪ ♪ (Carbo) Excuse me, excuse me.

Oy everybody!

Ladies and gentlemen, let me present the bride and groom, my best mate Ben Rafter and his drop dead gorgeous, beautiful wife Melissa Bannon, woo!

(cheering) (upbeat music) (Julie) I didn't know she was going to keep her name.

(Pat) Always did have an independent streak.

(Dave) Everyone count to three, I've got something a little bit special for the couple too.

All right, one, two, three.

(clapping) -Woohoo!

-That's amazing.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

(indistinct chatter) ♪ (Ben) One last challenge of the day.

Hold on just one second.

♪ (Linda) Welcome to our little family.

♪ (Pat) You got cold feet, didn't you?

(Ben) Yeah I did but not about loving Melissa.

About not being good enough for her.

Can't imagine where I got that idea from.

(Pat) But you turned up anyway.

(Ben) Yeah cause I figured it out.

Whether you like it or not I am good enough for Mel.

And I do have a plan for the future, -it's all about my wife.

-Well, I guess you've got balls -after all.

-Thanks, Pat.

-Call me Big Pat.

-And just like that all the pressure of the past few weeks disappeared.

♪ (Melissa) Not even death do us part, huh?

-That was really beautiful.

-Yeah, took me ages to get those words just right.

Have I told you you are the hottest bride in history?

(Melissa) Feel free to keep saying it.

(Ben) About today, I'm sorry.

I just needed time.

(Melissa) It's okay, I know.

You don't have to explain.

(Ben) That's one of the many reasons why I love you.

(Melissa) You're not too bad yourself, you know that right?

(Rachel) I mean, it was--it was beautiful in a visual sense.

Okay, so I get that, two souls coming together and connecting finally and all that but who really believes all the fanfare about two people wanting to spend the rest of their lives together?

(Jake) I don't know, I do, are you surprised?

-A little bit.

-And I reckon I'm not the only one who believes in all the fanfare.

-No darling.

-Come on.

(Julie) Oh darling, I can't, ugh.

(Dave) Come on, I'm not asking you to tango it's all right.

(Julie) I'm gonna take up half the dance floor.

(Ben) Yeah, you look like a big, beautiful egg.

So two down, one to go aye?

(Julie) Well that's if and when Rachel ever does decide to conform to the masses and it's two down, two to go.

(Dave) Sorry loves.

(Chel) Do you mind if I dance with my son?

(Julie) Ugh, Chel you're a lifesaver.

I'll sit back down.

-May I?

-Yeah sure, if you can keep up.

(laughing) ♪ (Melissa) Is Sammy's mom hitting on my Dad?

Wait don't look.

-Come on, speech!

-All right, all right, all right, all right.

Um thank you everyone for sharing today with me and the misses.

And there's just a few special mentions.

Melissa's parents flew all the way from Perth to make sure I was good enough for their daughter.

It was a big deal so that's a big thanks to Big Pat and Linda.

Thank you.

Carbo, my best mate and my best man thank you.

-Love you, mate.

-I know.

(Ben) To the most amazing, supportive family anyone could ever wish for.

To my new Grandmother Chel and to my Nan Louise, I know you're up there -looking down on us.

-Well said, mate.

(Carbo) A toast to Ben and Melissa.

(in unison) Ben and Melissa!

(Ben) Oh, one more thing.

Nathan and Sammy never got to have their wedding reception so I figure better late than never.

Come on guys, this is your cake too.

(Rachel) Okay, no one move we've got five seconds.

Ready?

Smile.

♪ (Carbo) End of an era, Ben-o.

-No more swinging scenes.

-It'll be different, mate but just as good.

Thanks, not just for the flowers but you know... -for everything.

-Anything for a mate.

Well not just any mate, the best anyone could have.

-Are you crying?

-No.

(Ben) You are, you're crying I can see it.

-Come here.

-Mate, it's just really -on my face.

-Oh yeah inside.

-You all right?

-Yeah.

-You've got a long drive.

-Thanks for your help.

-See ya.

-Bye darling.

-Bye.

-Have a great time!

(Julie) Bye!

(Ben) Welcome to your new life, Mrs. Rafter.

I mean, Mrs. Bannon.

(Melissa) You can call me Mrs. Rafter in private.

(Ben) Good.

(Jake) Oh Carbo, you forgot to tie the cans on!

(Carbo) I was emotional all right.

(Ben) When the pressure's finally off everyone can relax, usually that's a good thing.

But when it's been the only thing keeping you upright... -Jules.

-Darling, you need to call -an amb... -Mom!

-Julie!

Julie!

-Call an ambulance.

Call an ambulance.

(upbeat theme music) ♪ Seven!