INT. FUNERAL HOME - DAY
A lonely coffin stands open in a stark, white room with a floral wreath resting on an easel nearby. Inside the coffin is an OLD MAN wearing a tuxedo.
MATTHEW (V.O.)
I am happy to tell you that this is not me. I would like to tell you that this was a good man.
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INT. OFFICE - DAY
OLD MAN is shaking hands with a poorly dressed man while handing him a large sack with a dollar sign on the side. Both men wear large smiles.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
And maybe he was. You see the first time I saw Patrick...
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INT. FUNERAL HOME - DAY
A preacher and congregation have been added to the stark room.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
...was at his funeral. But I'm sure he was a great guy.
An choir of angels materializes behind the preacher. A bright, angelic glow surrounds the choir.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
I was asked by the granddaughter, a friend of mine, to sing at the funeral.
The angelic glow fades and the "angels" turn into ordinary singers dressed in concert attire.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
And I am certainly glad I said yes.
EXT. FUNERAL HOME - A HOUR EARLIER
A sleek black car pulls up and parks in front of the funeral home.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
Because the funeral was also the first time I met Mindy.
The car door opens and out steps MINDY (26). Imagine the most attractive woman on the planet and you'd be on the right track of describing her.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
Turns out that Mindy was also singing at the funeral. Best funeral I've ever been to.
INT. MATTHEW'S HOUSE - LATER
MATTHEW (25), Mindy, and several other choir members are playing board games around a large table.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
After the funeral we went over to my place for games and refreshment.
INT. RESTAURANT - NIGHT
Matthew, Mindy, a couple choir members and several others sit around a table eating, laughing and having a good time.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
Shortly thereafter Mindy and I went on a date...
Matthew puts his arm around a girl, not Mindy, and a CHOIR BOY (27) puts his arm around Mindy.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
...just not with each other. At least not yet.
INT. MATTHEW'S HOUSE - NIGHT
Matthew and Mindy are sitting on a couch, watching a movie and holding hands.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
After a few months I realized the error of my ways and asked Mindy out on a proper date.
INT. MATTHEW'S HOUSE - ANOTHER NIGHT
Matthew and Mindy are dancing in the living room while a movie plays in the background.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
Shortly thereafter we enjoyed our first dance...
Matthew draws Mindy closer and gently kisses her on the lips.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
...and our first kiss.
Matthew and Mindy smile at each other. They kiss again.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
... and our second kiss.
INT. MATTHEW'S HOUSE - AFTERNOON
Mindy sits on the couch solving a Rubik's Cube. Matthew sits on the ground watching.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
And it wasn't too long before I decided to ask her a question.
Mindy finishes solving the Rubik's Cube and the pieces fall apart revealing an engagement ring.
Matthew gets onto one knee, picks up the ring, and slips it onto Mindy's finger. They hug and then kiss.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
The day before we were married was the last day I lived at my folks' house.
EXT. MATTHEW'S HOUSE - DAY
Matthew and Mindy drive away in a decorated car that says "Just Married" on the back windshield.
MATTHEW (CON'T)
And life is good.
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