Script Dialogue

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COMMANDER PETE: (Pleased.) A stunning greeting for my crew.

FAN: We love you, Pete!

COMMANDER PETE: I love you, too! (FANS squeal and swoon.) Thank you for this welcome home. In space, we'd float, explore, and roam. We traveled through our galaxy,

But Earth is where we'd rather be. (FANS applaud.)

LEONA: (Looks UPSTAGE.) | see some sponsors. (To COMMANDER PETE.) Quick hello?

COMMANDER PETE: Meet the suits? Of course. Let's go! (Offers his arm to LEONA, and they EXIT UPSTAGE. CLAUDE and BENEDICT gravitate to the food, where they try some samples and sign an autograph or two as FANS start to gradually dissipate.)

CLAUDE: (Overwhelmed.) Golly, but I've missed sweet Earth. Oh, dear planet of my birth!

BENEDICT: (Rolls his eyes.) We were only gone two years. Get a grip and lose the tears.

CLAUDE: Benedict, have you no heart? This represents a brand new start.

BENEDICT: You're dreaming, Claude, for nothing's changed, Invented fresh, or rearranged. (HELEN and BEATRICE ENTER UPSTAGE, exchanging pleasantries with EXITING FANS.) If no girl's caught your eye by now, Just give it up.

CLAUDE: (Sees HELEN and is besotted.) Oh, holy cow! (Grasps his chest.) I've just been struck by Cupid's aim. I must attempt to learn her name. (Moves UPSTAGE to shyly approach HELEN. BEATRICE sees him looking at HELEN, takes the hint, and wanders DOWNSTAGE where BENEDICT helps himself to more appetizers. He seems familiar to her, but she can't place him. He notices her noticing him.)

BENEDICT: Something wrong? You seem to stare.

BEATRICE: I know your face, but not from where.

BENEDICT: (Shrugs.) Handsome is as handsome does.

BEATRICE: I just can't fathom where it was.

BENEDICT: I hear that often. 'Tis a curse.

(Takes a step toward her.) Trust me, you could do much worse.

BEATRICE: (Realizes.) It all comes back. The dating site!

I swiped left.

BENEDICT: (Gasps.) Instead of right?

BEATRICE: know your kind, the games you play.

BENEDICT: Your loss, sweetheart.

BEATRICE: (Huffs.) Go away! (Strides UPSTAGE and takes HELEN away from CLAUDE.)

DJ: (Having just watched the scene between BEATRICE and BENEDICT To PAT.) Oh, what fools these mortals be. They make it easy... just for me! (Laughs evilly and conspires with PAT as they EXIT UPSTAGE. Dejected, CLAUDE rejoins BENEDICT.)

BENEDICT: Struck out, did you? That was fast.

CLAUDE: I was sure this one would last.

BENEDICT: Wasn't dazzled by your fame?

CLAUDE: (Shakes his head.) I didn't even learn her name.

BENEDICT: Marriage isn't what it seems. (Thumps CLAUDE on the shoulder.) Play the field. It's made of dreams.

CLAUDE: (Indicates HELEN aS COMMANDER PETE RE-ENTERS UPSTAGE and approaches crosses to BENEDICT and CLAUDE.) My dream stands there, across the room.

COMMANDER PETE: Leona's daughter, I presume? I hear she's thoughtful, kind, upbeat.

BENEDICT: I bet she's rich.

COMMANDER PETE: (To CLAUDE.) You two should meet.

CLAUDE: I tried to, sir! She smiled my way.

I could not find a thing to say.

BENEDICT: His tongue betrayed him, would not move.

COMMANDER PETE: (Mulls this over.) I have a plan, if you approve.

CLAUDE: Of course, I do. When can we start?

Anything to win her heart!

COMMANDER PETE: At the ball, I'll be disguised. I'll charm her. She'll be mesmerized. I'll tell her that my name is Claude.

BENEDICT: Oh, joy, a romance based on fraud.

COMMANDER PETE: Is it, though?

BENEDICT: It is.

COMMANDER PETE: 'Tis not.

BENEDICT: 'Tis too, 'tis too.

CLAUDE: (Breaks up the childish exchange.) It's worth a shot!

COMMANDER PETE: I'll break the ice, that's all I'll do.I'll hand the reins straight back to you.

CLAUDE: Thank you, sir, I owe you one.

COMMANDER PETE: Worry not, we’ll get this done. (Puts his arm around CLAUDE and they EXIT UPSTAGE)

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BEATRICE: (Aside, with a hand to her heart.)

My goodness, this man's touched emotion Of which I thought I never had. Perhaps this chit-chat won't be bad. (Sets down her book.

To BENEDICT.) You're chivalrous... which most men lack.

BENEDICT: Well-traveled, too. The stars and back!

BEATRICE: And which of these your favorite view?

BENEDICT: (Puts a hand beneath her chin.) Very simply, it is you. (They lean in to kiss but the masks impede. They laugh.)

BEATRICE: If this mood's to be prevailing-

BENEDICT: suggest our quick unveiling. (They remove their masks

simultaneously and are aghast to see each other.)

BEATRICE/BENEDICT: You! (She storms OFF. After a moment, he huffs and storms OFF after her as the LIGHTS SHIFT RIGHT, where an anxious CLAUDE paces. After a moment, COMMANDER PETE

CLAUDE: How did it go?

COMMANDER PETE: (Thumps CLAUDE on the shoulder and hands him the mask.)

You're nearly wed.

CLAUDE: Tell me every word 'twas said!

COMMANDER PETE: What matters is she'll be your bride. I trust that you are satisfied?

CLAUDE: I'm in your debt.

COMMANDER PETE: On, just one thing.

Your sweetheart will expect a ring.

Her mother will demand no less.

CLAUDE: I had my doubts, I must confess. Commander, I'm so glad you came. (Awkwardly.) Perchance though... did you learn her name? (LIGHTS SHIFT LEFT to the garden as ASTRONAUTS EXIT. HELEN excitedly confides in BEATRICE.)

HELEN: Oh, Beatrice, I am on a cloud! I want to shout my news out loud.

BEATRICE: What has given you such blush?

HELEN: I'll tell you now, but keep it hush.

Very soon I'll be a wife!

BEATRICE: You mean forever?

HELEN: Yes, for life!

BEATRICE: Oh, lucky you.

HELEN: This makes you mad?

BEATRICE: I've just been courted by a cad.

HELEN: Does this scoundrel have a name?

BEATRICE: Benedict. The one and same. How flattering he feigned to be Until he learned his quest was... me!

HELEN: And yet, he's handsome, brave and strong-(BEATRICE huffs in annoyance.) I'm on your side, don't get me wrong.

BEATRICE: I'm done with men. They only lie To catch a pretty maiden's eye. (They EXIT as SPOTLIGHT DOWN LEFT on COMMANDER PETE, who has ENTERED and overheard BEATRICE'S last lines.)

COMMANDER PETE: (To the AUDIENCE.) How thin the line twixt love and hate! Benedict and Bea must date. Their temperaments, so true align. (Ponders a moment.) Perhaps they need a scheme divine! (LIGHTS SHIFT CENTER to a lively party filled with PARTY GUESTS mingling. INTERN fusses with the food at the table as DUBERRY stealthily steals pastries. A box of tissues has been added to the table. LEONA ENTERS UPSTAGE, chatting with GUESTS and followed by PAT and DJ, who amble aimlessly. DUBERRY dives under a table to hide, hidden by the tablecloth. CLAUDE ENTERS nervously, hoping to catch a glimpse of HELEN.)

PAT: (Sidles up to CLAUDE and looks around.) Quite the party. Fills the room.

CLAUDE: (Unable to contain himself.) And soon a wedding-I'm the groom!

PAT: (Smug.) A small world then, or so it seems. You're not alone to grab your dreams.

Commander Pete has staked his claim.

CLAUDE: On whom?

PAT: The daughter. You know, what's-her-name.

CLAUDE: What is her name?

PAT: (Mocks indignation.) Why, you don't know? Commander Pete, that shifty foe!

Who conceals details like this? Methinks there's something most amiss.

CLAUDE: Thou art mistaken. Pete's my friend.

PAT: Your innocence I can't commend.

Heed these words I have to say.

Most wicked schemes are underway. (Leans in and stage whispers.) To me, backstage, Pete did confide. He's smitten with your future bride. He plans to steal her from your side. He cares not if you're mortified.

CLAUDE: Commander Pete would not betray!

PAT: Beware of blind naïveté.

CLAUDE: His honesty's beyond reproach.

PAT: And yet, your girl he did approach.

CLAUDE: He talked to her on my behalf.

PAT: They all say that, and then they laugh.

He's changed his mind you two should wed.

CLAUDE: Take back these wicked lies you spread!

PAT: I heard him with my own eardrums. (Sees COMMANDER PETE ENTER and greet GUESTS and FANS.) Something slimy this way comes! (Tries to saunter away but trips.)

Intern! Help! My shoe's untied. (Taps his foot, waiting for service.)

INTERN: And that's my cue to duck and hide. (Lifts the tablecloth and

sees DUBERRY about to chomp into a pastry.)

DUBERRY: Away with you. I'm here first!

INTERN: Avoiding Pat?

DUBERRY: Yeah, he's the worst. (Scooches over. INTERN ducks under the table and lets the tablecloth down.)

COMMANDER PETE: (Approaches CLAUDE.)

Handshakes done. My arm is weary!

CLAUDE: Forgive me, sir, but I must query. I heard you plan to steal my bride.

COMMANDER PETE: (Surprised.) Helen?

CLAUDE: (Relieved.) Yes! Her name supplied. (Then, worried.) But rumor says you love her, too.

COMMANDER PETE: Well, rumor's wrong. That's so untrue.

CLAUDE: Really?

COMMANDER PETE: Aye, you have my word.

CLAUDE: I thought that story was absurd.

COMMANDER PETE: I took an oath to lead my pack. In space, on Earth-I've got your back. I would never cause distress. I always root for your success.

CLAUDE: Thank you, sir. I'm going to cry.

COMMANDER PETE: (Offers a box of tissues from the table.) A box of tissues? They are two ply! (They move UPSTAGE amiably.

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LEONA: Weddings are such ratings gold!

REVEREND TOM: Don't tell me twice. You've got me sold. (Slyly.) Although another thought takes form To make your fanbase really swarm.

LEONA: More than just a wedding day?

REVEREND TOM: A special hap'ning...

LEONA: (Puzzled.) Of what, do say?

REVEREND TOM: A baby girl or baby lad.

You catch my drift?

LEONA: (Nods her approval.) That's not half-bad.

REVEREND TOM: Maybe they could go for twins.

LEONA: (Gleeful.) Double ratings! Double wins! (EXITS UPSTAGE with REVEREND TOM. LIGHTS UP DOWN LEFT as CLAUDE and BENEDICT ENTER. Distraught, CLAUDE scrolls on his phone.)

CLAUDE: All these pictures can't be fake.

BENEDICT: Maybe you were on a break?

CLAUDE: Every post, there's someone new.

BENEDICT: Trust me, she's in love with you. (LIGHTS UP on HELEN and BEATRICE DOWN RIGHT. HELEN wears a bridal gown.)

CLAUDE: But what if she's obsessed to roam? That can't make a happy home. (BENEDICT sees BEATRICE and gives a flirty wave. She blows him a kiss. They are besotted.) I gave my word, I pledged a ring. Does that not mean anything? If I walk out, I'll look a fool. Why must romance be so cruel? Oh, Benedict, what should I do? (BENEDICT isn't listening.) Benedict!

BENEDICT: (Jolted back.) Uh, me?

CLAUDE: Yes, you. You haven't heard a word I've said. (LEONA, REVEREND TOM, DJ, PAT, and OTHER PARTY GUESTS ENTER UPSTAGE to start the ceremony CENTER. HELEN and BEATRICE cross CENTER as GUESTS gather and take pictures of the bride.)

BENEDICT: (Indicates REVEREND TOM.) Later. Time to get thee wed. (CLAUDE reluctantly crosses CENTER.)

REVEREND TOM: Dearly loveys on this day-

CLAUDE: Stop! There's something I must say. I want a wife who loves me true. (HELEN looks sweet and hopeful.) Alas! (Points at HELEN.) But that cannot be you! I've read your posts and smiley faces all of which my soul disgraces, and it seems your heart’s adverse to choose. And for that treason, I you lose! (runs off Helen is stunned)

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Get a dress and find a veil. Dress her quick and do not fail. We'll keep the cameras way far back. Our wedding show is back on track! (GLAM SQUAD rushes OFF and

LEONA follows.)

DUBERRY: (To INTERN.) Usually, I mind my blitzness-

INTERN: (Corrects him.) Business.

DUBERRY: But, lo, these lies are hard to witness. Many facts have been cavorted. Thou must go forth and report it.

INTERN: Tell the boss? I'm not prepared.

Leona's mean. I'm far too scared.

This internship's a college class.

If I'm dismissed, then I won't pass. I must keep quiet.

DUBERRY: If you choose.

INTERN: I'II suffer as I pay my dues. (Resigned, EXITS as LIGHTS SHIFT

RIGHT, where PAT types diligently on a laptop.)

DJ: (ENTERS.) Update! Now! I need some news.

PAT: (Proud.) Five million subs. Ten million views!

DJ: Perfect! But we need much more.

PAT: (Deflates.) I've made us viral! Memes galore! (Beat.) An observation, if I might?

This scheme's not really feeling right. Leona is a laughingstock. She's getting clicks, but widely mocked.

DJ: Thou art not paid to grouse or think. There's no limit how low we'll sink. Drive engagement. Go berserk. No opinions. Back to work! (PAT sighs and resumes work on the laptop as LIGHTS SHIFT LEFT, where CLAUDE is on all fours looking for something.)

BENEDICT: (ENTERS.) Supplicating? That's a start. That altar scene was none too smart.

CLAUDE: I've dropped the ring. I fear it's lost. I need it to refund the cost.

BENEDICT: What's happened to the Claude I know? The man who's kind, if somewhat slow.

CLAUDE: (Stands and holds up the ring.) Lo, I've found it! Sweet relief.

BENEDICT: Selfishness, beyond belief! (Pokes CLAUDE in the chest.) That poor girl, you did mistreat. The whole wide world thinks she's a cheat.

CLAUDE: (Shrugs.) Cheaters are as cheaters do. Can you move? You're on my shoe.

BENEDICT: (Steps back.) Unto this show, you've brought such strife. Your actions cost someone her life.

CLAUDE:"Someone?" Who?!

BENEDICT: The "her's" a clue.

Someone who was close to you. (CLAUDE ponders but can't figure it out. Frustrated, BENEDICT bops CLAUDE'S head.) Helen, toad!

CLAUDE: Don't hit my head. (Realizes.) Wait a sec! You said she's dead?

BENEDICT: Her pain was far too much to bear. She died of shame right then and there.

CLAUDE: (Clutches his chest.) Helen... gone?

BENEDICT: Aye, thanks to you.

And now sweet Bea, she hates me, too!

Fix this now, Claude. Make it right.

CLAUDE: I can't.

BENEDICT: You can.

CLAUDE: (Sobs.) No.

BENEDICT: Then... we fight! (Raises his fists and circles the despondent CLAUDE as LEONA ENTERS, on a mission.)

LEONA: (Points to CLAUDE.) Astro Boy. Stat, come with me. I've found another bride for thee. A lavish wedding I am owed. Don't challenge me in my abode. (Grabs CLAUDE by the collar.)

CLAUDE: As you wish. Don't hurt me, pray! I'd like to live beyond today!

LEONA: Center stage. Be there in ten.

You shall not breathe till I say when! (Releases CLAUDE and EXITS.)

30 BENEDICT: She cannot talk to you like that.

CLAUDE: It matters not. I won't combat. I'll do the wedding, she'll get paid. Into the night then I shall fade.

BENEDICT: Where will you go?

CLAUDE: I do not care. I'll wander solo everywhere. I realize I'm such a fool. How I wish I'd played it cool. Blinded by my jealousy, Now my true love's lost to me. (Sits on the bench and hangs his head as the LIGHTS SHIFT RIGHT, where HELEN sits at the desk,

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DUBERRY feign chase as REVEREND TOM pockets supplies like a

LEONA: (Waves dismissively.) Trash indeed, takes itself out.

DUBERRY: You're better off.

LEONA: Without a doubt. (Sady, not speaking of the spilled supplies.)

What a mess. 'Tis everywhere.

REVEREND TOM: (To DUBERRY, who's just noticing REVEREND TOM.)

Do I see doughnuts over there?

LEONA: (Checks her watch.) Almost air-time. Come, make haste!

So much time those thieves did waste.

But first, a task I must address. (Starts OFF.)

Someone, please, clean up this mess.

(Points.) Pick this up and put that back!

DUBERRY: Right away. But first... a snack! (Holds up a doughnut and takes a big bite as LIGHTS SHIFT LEFT. BENEDICT is trying his best to block CLAUDE from leaving.)

CLAUDE: Benedict! Please let me go. I have to help Leona's show!

BENEDICT: A million times I must implore.

Wed the one you most adore.

Leona's stand-in will not do.

She's not the one who's right for you!

CLAUDE: (Tries in vain to dodge him.) So why must you keep blocking me?

BENEDICT: I can't say why. I promised Bea.

CLAUDE: I know I'm often thick or dense. But thou aren't making any sense.

BENEDICT: Just trust me, please. And stay unwed. You'll thank me in the days ahead.

CLAUDE: Helen's gone! She's un-alive. There's no way I will ever thrive. For my role, I must atone. I’ll wander through this life alone.(Something registers.) Wait, why did you just mention Bea?

BENEDICT: We're in love.

CLAUDE: Since...?

BENEDICT: Recently!

CLAUDE: The one with whom you always spar?

BENEDICT: We've loved each other from afar. our feelings now have been revealed.

Not ever again to be concealed.

CLAUDE: | never thought l'd live to see. Benedict matched up with Bea. How do you know she's Mrs. Right?

BENEDICT: She makes my heart and soul take flight. I'm even writing poetry. (Takes a notepad and pen from his pocket.)

To show her my fidelity.

CLAUDE: (Wistful.) Poetry... I'd love to write. But my true love has taken flight. No longer does she walk this earth. Oh, what I'd give for her rebirth!

BENEDICT: A new idea has come to me! I need to write this down for Bea. (Scribbles on his notepad as CLAUDE inches toward the EXIT.)

CLAUDE: Keep writing till you fill that page. I'm heading out to center stage! (Races OFF. BENEDICT chase CLAUDE OFF aS LIGHTS SHIFT RIGHT, where HELEN and BEATRICE clean up after lunch.)

HELEN: Benedict, so he's the one. Art thou sure?

BEATRICE: I am, bar none.

HELEN: But all you do is trade insults.

I find that odd for two adults.

BEATRICE: He's caustic, witty-as am I.

That tough façade hides that we're shy.

But once the camouflage dispelled, Our mutual love could not be quelled.

HELEN: How does one know they've found their mate?

It seems so random. Left to fate.

BEATRICE: This was a telltale sign for me.

I've started writing poetry.

Words of love for Benedict.

HELEN: Not something that I would predict.

BEATRICE: I was shocked it happened, too.

INTERN: (Pokes her head ON. To HELEN.)

Leona asked to speak with you.

HELEN: I'm not here. I'm playing dead.

BEATRICE: (To INTERN.) You can talk to her instead.

INTERN: That really isn't quite the same...

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HELEN: Fine. I'll go. My gosh, she's lame. (Reluctantly EXITS as LIGHTS SHIFT CENTER, where a second wedding is about to commence.

REVEREND TOM is surrounded by DUBERRY, GUESTS, and COMMANDER PETE. LEONA ENTERS UP CENTER briskly, stressed.)

LEONA: Where is that Claude?! He's almost late!

COMMANDER PETE: He knows you do not like to wait.

Breathe, relax, enjoy the day.

This is for you. (Shyly hands her flowers.)

LEONA: A cute bouquet! (Pleased, she gives them a sniff, but...) I can't breathe easy. Not just yet. Chance of sabotage makes me fret.

Weddings matter when you're rich. They must go off without a hitch.

COMMANDER PETE: He'll be here, with his best man. (Clears his throat.) But if he fails, I have a plan. (Gingerly, he takes LEONA'S hand and leads her away from OTHERS.)

For you, I've formed a deep affection.

LEONA: (Gasps, caught off guard, but in a good way.)

I also feel the same connection.

COMMANDER PETE: When you're around, my spirits lift.

Each day with you would be a gift.

LEONA: I marvel at your jole de vivre.

I've wished that you would never leave.

COMMANDER PETE: If by chance Claude does not show, Here's another way to go.

You and I could wed right here.

LEONA: Art thou sure?

COMMANDER PETE: I'm most sincere. (LEONA beams happily as CLAUDE and BENEDICT race ON. CLAUDE takes his place next to REVEREND TOM as BENEDICT gives up the chase and concedes.)

CLAUDE: Made it! Note that we're not late.

LEONA: (Disappointed.) How prompt of you. Yay. Really great.

REVEREND TOM: Now that we are all in place. Let me cut right to the chase.I leamed this in directing class. it makes the time more quickly pass. (Claps his hands twice.

SOUND EFFECT: WEDDING MARCH PLAYS. GUESTS point phones at the bower as BEATRICE ENTERS, followed by the resplendent and veiled bride, HELEN, posing as Intern. They stride UPSTAGE

next to CLAUDE.) This day, may you have a joyous life. I now pronounce you husband and wife.

CLAUDE: (Lifts the veil and is shocked.) Helen!

HELEN: (Polite restraint.) Claude.

CLAUDE: (Touches her cheek.) It's really you... But what, where, when? And why and who?

HELEN: My mother just explained it all.

DJ schemed to make us fall.

INTERN: (Pokes her head ON.) PA Pat conspired, too!

They stick together. Much like glue. (Stands next to DUBERRY.)

LEONA: To save my show, they made up lies. I fell for it, which was unwise.

HELEN: They made it seem like I'm a cheat.

BEATRICE: Her reputation they did beat.

DUBERRY: They faked those photos, cross my heart. (Indicates INTERN.) She heard them from the very start.

HELEN: (To CLAUDE.) How could you think I'd be untrue?

BENEDICT: If I may, Claude did miss you.

He would not eat, he looked unkept.

He criticized himself and wept.

CLAUDE: Oh, Helen! I've been such a dolt.

REVEREND TOM: You're lucky that she did not bolt.

CLAUDE: (Takes HELEN'S hand and looks her in the eye.) I've missed you more than I could bear. I thought you'd died and gone... (Points up.) ...up there. I stand before you-humbled, shamed, Knowing now that you'd been framed. (Pause.) I'm not deserving of goodwill, But can we please stay married still? (Fishes a ring from his pocket and holds it up. ALL eyes and cameras are on them.)

HELEN: I must admit you've caused much pain... Our lovely romance under strain.

To take you back, I'd be a fool. (CLAUDE hangs his head.) But I'll withstand the ridicule. (CLAUDE looks up, surprised, and exhales in relief.) Not all men apologize-

Some deny, then tell more lies.

I'm more than happy to forgive...

If ever after we can live.

CLAUDE: My prayers are answered from above! I promise everlasting love! (Places the ring on HELEN'S finger, then

HELEN panics, realizing she has no ring for him.)

LEONA: (Pulls out a ring box.) Take this! From my jewelry line.

Buy them from my website now!

(Sales pitch to the AUDIENCE.) Made by hand, one of a kind. Promo code, LeonaWow. (Gives the ring to HELEN, who places it on CLAUDE'S finger. ALL cheer as HELEN and CLAUDE share a kiss.)

BENEDICT: (Especially moved. To AUDIENCE.) Claude and Helen so inspire.

I hope this move does not backfire. (Goes to BEATRICE and takes her hand.) I pledge my soui and heart to thee. (Drops to a knee.)

Beatrice, will you marry me?

BEATRICE: (Uncomfortable.) Helen's thunder, do not steal! This is not the time to kneel.

Today is all about the bride. Two weddings cannot coincide!

HELEN: (As poor BENEDICT stands.) The spotlight I don't mind to share.

It means true love is in the air.

CLAUDE: Go ahead and seize the day.

REVEREND TOM: Grab a husband on the way. I have a special just for thee. Two weddings for the price of three!

BEATRICE: These feelings are so new to me.

I think I ought to wait and see.

CLAUDE: A little insight, if I may? Your opinion this might sway.(To BEATRICE.) Benedict writes poems for you. Sonnets, odes, the odd haiku. The words, they tumble forth in reams. You occupy his thoughts, his dreams.

HELEN: Beatrice does such things, too! (To BENEDICT.) She writes love poems just for you. (BENEDICT takes BEATRICE'S hands.)

BENEDICT: I know I said I'd never marry.

Commitment makes me oh so wary.

Beatrice, you've changed my mind. I'm all yours, if you're inclined.

BEATRICE: But there's no time to buy a dress.

No veil or makeup-

BENEDICT: Can't care less.

BEATRICE: In that case... I must confess-

To thy proposal, I say yes! (GUESTS cheer as BEATRICE and BENIDICT kiss)