The scene opens as Lucky gives Nikolas the wedding rings...
 

Lucky: OK, Mr. Best Man. You're the Keeper of the Rings.
 

Nikolas: With my life. Now, I don't know if this counts for anything, but this is probably the best decision you've ever made in your whole life.
 

Lucky: It counts for a lot.
 

Nikolas: Yeah.
 

Lucky: I mean, who would have thought all those years ago we would be here like this?
 

Nikolas: Yeah. Well, we grew up, huh?
 

Lucky: You're not just my Best Man. You're the best brother I could have ever asked for.
 

Nikolas: Thanks, man.


Lucky & Nikolas share a hug...

Nikolas: Alright. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go be a gracious host. Alright?  [Pats Lucky on the shoulder]
 

Lucky: Yeah, I'll be in there in a minute.

Nikolas: Alright.


Nikolas pats Lucky on the shoulder again and heads back inside...

 

Lucky watches Nikolas leave, then turns. He looks to the sky, smiling...shakes his head, then sits on a bench, letting out a breath. He keeps looking up at the sky, still smiling...

Luke enters, pausing to watch Lucky...
 

Luke: If you want to make a quick getaway, I kept the motor running.

Lucky: [looking exasperated] What are you doing here?

Luke: [walks to where Lucky is sitting] Well, I heard that some poor spud was marrying a beautiful young nurse. I thought there'd be free booze. [Sits down on the bench] What are you doing out here alone?
 

Lucky: [Smiling] I'm talking to Mom. Go ahead, tell me what a fool I am.
 

Luke: I talk to her all the time. [Lucky looks at Luke, surprised] I had a nice long conversation with her before I drove over here. She told me my only son is getting married today and I'd better be there.
 

Lucky: [Sighs, turning away] I want you to be here, dad. But only if you'll be happy for me.
 

Luke: Happy? Well, I know what it's like to love a woman so much that the very thought of her makes your heart ache. I'm happy for you, cowboy. I'm also terrified, for both of you, because when love crashes, [Looks to the sky] your whole life can go up in flames.
 

Lucky: [Also looking to the sky] It won't be like that with me and Elizabeth.
 

Luke: I hope not. I hope you're together for the rest of your lives and in love. Your mother and I didn't get that. But what we had was more than I had a right to hope for. And it will last me til the end.
 

Lucky: [Looking at Luke] Why are you so bitter? [Luke turns to Lucky] Why do you shut out everyone who tries to love you?
 

Luke: I don't know. [Lucky turns away, exasperated] You know, it wasn't long ago that I sat next to your hospital bed and begged you to fight for your life. You had the good sense to listen to me. So I hope you listen now when I tell you that you got to continue to fight. Fight for your life and your love, because that's all you have.
 

Lucky: [Looking at Luke] Elizabeth is the most important person in my life.
 

Luke: [Smiling] I know. I can see it.
 

Lucky: [Nodding and turning back to look at the sky] I'm glad you see it, too.
 

Luke: But, you know, what I think doesn't mean spit. [Lucky looks at Luke, surprised] All that's important here is that you know your own heart and you find your own happiness. I love you.
 

Lucky: I love you.

Smiling, Luke & Lucky share a hug...