so you're "just dating," huh? i can't believe you didn't tell us!
annnie!
oh, that man from the government. gilber- something. said he was checking up on you two. said it was technicality, because margaret was from canada.
well for one thing, that you were in a lot of trouble for not telling us that you two were getting married!
just that you were coming up here this weekend. that we hadn't seen you in a while, and that we'd heard about margaret for years, but that we'd never met her. debbie turns to margaret and takes both of her hands. debbie the way that richard talked about you? i'll admit, i didn't see this coming.
so why all the silly secrecy?
well, is your family just anyone?
i should be mad at you two. but, but.  i'm just so excited!
well you two.
when gilber-something told us you were getting married.
god rest their souls.
we decided to give you a wedding.
and the wedding tomorrow at midnight. debbie and annie wait to see what margaret thinks.
we've planned everything. margaret isn't sold, so grandma annie goes for the clincher.
we'll show you around later.
balzac! down! no! debbie pulls the dog off of margaret and pushes him toward the kitchen. margaret tries to take it in stride and make small talk.
oh. well, this balzac's got epididymitis. debbie makes two big circles with her pointer fingers to illustrate how balzac really got his name. not understanding, margaret looks over at balzac as he walks away. off her shocked reaction, we understand right away that this puppy husky is an anatomic marvel. debbie no one on the island wanted him when he was born. we figured he deserved a home.
you'll be sleeping here.
bathroom is there, all the towels are in the armoire by the bed. just let me know if you
oh, we took down his "shrine" years ago. and don't worry, i'm under no illusion that you two haven't slept in the same bed before. richard can sleep here too.
it was her idea. anything to help get her a great grandchild. richard shrugs his shoulders behind his mother.
i thought so dear. debbie leaves and shuts the door. margaret reverts back to her old self.
he's just being a good host. richard comes right back with a waiter in tow. for geoffrey's benefit, margaret makes a point to thank richard.
what is wrong with you? i'm sorry margaret. margaret doesn't miss a beat.
don't be, dear. geoffrey's just an ass. while debbie apologizes, margaret gives richard a little wink that says "i've got this under control". the moment is interrupted when richard pulls out a ringing cell phone. he takes a step back and answers quietly so no one can hear.
where's margaret? we need to go.
it's a surprise. girls are going into town. and the boys stay here. i told you, we've planned everything.
oh that's sweet, she's playing with my balzac.
work it hank!
and don't play dumb. what did you do? geoffrey is uncomfortable answering in front of margaret.
it's me dear. i made you two breakfast in bed. can i come in?
well, it's your special day. debbie smiles, puts down the tray on a bedside table and sits on the edge of the bed. she is buzzing with excitement. debbie you two need your energy, so eat up. we've got your dress fitting, have to get the house ready, and then your wedding.
will you pick up some champagne while you're there?
and don't be gone for too long. lots of work to be done!
don't be silly. this is the biggest day of your life. you are coming into this family, and when it's family, it's no trouble. if your parents were with us, they would do the exact same. debbie leaves and margaret smiles as the door closes. richard jumps out of bed and goes to the food.
geoffrey! margaret stops chanting €˜lil john.
he does this to keep in touch with "his people".
come on sweetie, we need to get you cleaned up. you've got a dress to try on. and geoffrey, put that fire out and come in and help us with this wedding. geoffrey turns off the boom box that was hidden in the trees and the drum beat stops.
i am so excited. aren't you excited?
come over here. debbie leads margaret to a mirror. grandma annie follows.
you're so beautiful, and such a great match for my richard. i know i've just met you, but a mother can tell. when he looks at you, i can tell he's in love. i'm so happy i get to share your day.
you're right. debbie collects herself, then starts crying again.
there you are! you two almost gave me a heart attack. c'mon, get dressed!
she violated you. we should report her.
oh my god. he's got the stockholm syndrome.
what is going on, richard? richard slows down and explains to his mom.
but you already thought she was the one.
really? does she think that too?
he's going to stop her from leaving! at the airport!
he's not sure he's going to make it!
oh, geoffrey!
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you mean it?
"your grammar is impeccable, but please do not confuse superior form with writing ability. save your skills for the office newsletter, you sir, are no writer." a beat. margaret says matter of fact.
my parents are dead!
well let's finish big people business before mommy and daddy talk. okay? dejected, richard goes back to work.
don't make me hate you. margaret hands her boarding pass to the attendant and breezes through. the attendant gives richard a look.
ex-girlfriend, huh?
the dragon lady!? richard shrugs.
i'm so proud of my girl.
what are you? what are you doing here?
sorry, dropped my phone. margaret looks up and sees that the eagle has resumed flying in circles above her. she decides to wrap up the call quick and get back to the house. margaret frank, i don't want to sell you on anything. but know this. this book is your legacy.  margaret looks up and sees the eagle dive towards her and balzac again. she runs. margaret .  and-i-think-you-should-be-the-one-to introduce-your-legacy-to-the-world. call me- tomorrow-with-your-decision. my-phone is- always-on. talk-to-you-soon. the eagle bears down on them with talons out. just as the eagle is about to strike, margaret sticks out her hand with the phone to fend back the eagle. to her surprise, the eagle grabs margaret's phone and flies off. margaret freaks. margaret
i'm mad at you, son!
it's just what?
things change?
richard! honey! is everything ok? with his back to the girls and the ipod on, richard doesn't hear or see the girls. annie shakes her head. something is up.
why did you jump me? richard reaches his clothes and pulls on his shorts.
uh, sure. just a second. margaret can't yell at richard, so she throws a model wooden sailboat to wake him up. she hits him in the head.
your mother. richard jumps up and replaces cushions and hides signs of his makeshift bed. he finishes quickly, hops in the bed, and puts his arm around margaret.
your mom is just so sweet. i haven't had someone make me breakfast in bed since i was a little kid. richard takes a huge bite of cinnamon roll.
you wanted this?
told me what? richard is embarrassed. he turns away.
i guess that's a compliment.
hey. they walk a few steps, and before margaret can say a word. margaret you know him?
cherish the love we have, we should cherish the life we live.  richard shakes his head. margaret well they were good.
i give you my word as an editor and a friend.  the door opens suddenly, and margaret shouts. margaret
five more minutes! please!
sorry.
really. stop.
my wedding day isn't the best time for you to bring up the idea of us dating? richard's reaction stings, and gertrude begins to well up. bringing this up is very hard for her.
toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.  looking at margaret, it's surprising she can make such a low noise. margaret . ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
it's a lovely dress. debbie looks at margaret, and spontaneously begins crying.
i forgot! ok? i forgot!
stop right there! richard puts up his hands in surrender and stays put. margaret i'm going to be over there. away from you. just sit down, turn around, and act like you're not here. richard goes to speak, but margaret motions for him to sit down and turn around. he does. margaret gets off the boat and walks away from him on the glacier.
richard!!!!!!!! help!!!!!!!! richard still can't see her, but runs in the direction of her voice. he soon rounds a mound of ice and sees that -- margaret's been swallowed by the ice. her upper torso sticks out of the glacier, held up by her arms. her eyes are wide, and she's almost hyperventilating. it's a bizarre sight. margaret oh, thank god! richard tries to control himself, but bursts out laughing. margaret is really scared. margaret wh-, wh-, why are you laughing?
you shouldn't of laughed at me.
you look disgusting.
mi amo. we are gathered here today to celebrate one of life's greatest moments. to give recognition to the beauty, honesty, and unselfish ways.  margaret looks at richard on the word "unselfish," but he's looking straight ahead, determined to get through this. ramone . of richard and margaret's true love.  "true love" gets margaret as well, although no one in the audience notices. ramone . before their family and friends. "family and friends" gets a reaction out of gertrude and geoffrey. she purses her lips. he holds on to his chair in order to keep himself seated. ramone for it is family and friends who taught richard and margaret to love, so it is only right that family and friends all celebrate that love here today.
why did you tell them all that?
have an amazing life, ok? you're a good person. you deserve it. she puts out her hand, and richard shakes it. it's electric, but margaret denies it. margaret goodbye, richard.
but, i gotta go.
things change?
absolutely not. but who knows? we might by the time you get out of jail. gilbertson makes a "go to hell" face and shuffles off. margaret turns back to richard. all smiles. margaret i've got some explaining to do. margaret and richard walk down the steps and stand in front of richard's family. margaret hi. i'm margaret. i've known your son for years, but we've just recently begun to see each other romantically. i want to get to know you all, and spend some real time up here in alaska. i'm not sure when you are going to see him get married, but i promise as long as i'm with him, he'll be happy. passengers cram up to the plane windows to see what will happen.