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Monica, Andrew and Tess are cordially invited to witness the joining
of Audrey Carmichael and Scott Morgan in holy matrimony… or not so
holy matrimony. While Audrey has been blessed with angelic
visitations and knows for a fact that God exists and loves her
dearly, she has no qualms about marrying a man who does not share
her faith. In fact, Scott not only doubts the existence of God
and angels, but he scorns the beliefs of those who do. Still,
Audrey loves him and his son, and wants to be a part of their
family. Scott is, after all, a good man and a good father. The
difference between their beliefs would be a minor problem, if not
for Audrey’s promise to preach the word and testify to God’s love.
It is that promise, which has allowed her to pull herself together
and get on with her life after her son Petey died. But now, she
is so eager to get on with her life, that she is ignoring who she
is, and what she knows is true. When Monica discovers this, she
begins to have doubts about Audrey’s impending nuptials,
especially after learning that the word “God” has been replaced by
“Universe” in the wedding vows.
At the rehearsal dinner, Monica broaches the subject briefly, but is
rebuffed by Audrey who tells her that “it’s no big deal.” Monica
looks to Tess for reassurance, but all she receives is more
doubt. Tess points out how much Scott’s son, Kyle, looks like
Petey, and how much Audrey dotes on him. Is she marrying the man,
or is she marrying back into motherhood?
Monica corners Audrey on the issue that night. She expected a bit
of anger, but was not prepared to be un-invited to the wedding.
Still, she respects Audrey’s wishes, and leaves. But the next
night, before the wedding, while practicing the lighting of the
candles, Kyle accidentally sets the Wedding Room on fire. He
tries to put it out, but the smoke overwhelms him and he passes
out.
Outside, Scott is frantic, and is about to rush in to look for his
son, when Andrew emerges from the building with Kyle in his arms.
He is rushed to the hospital. Waiting anxiously for word of
Kyle’s condition, Audrey realizes how much she has invested in
Kyle, and how little she has in Scott. When they find out that
Kyle is alright, Audrey thanks God, and Scott belittles her for
it. She asks straight out whether, after all that has happened,
he can honestly say that he has no belief in God or in angels.
When he says no, Audrey knows that they are not fit to be
together. Though she does love them, she loves God more, and
cannot deny her faith in Him, or in the angels who have so touched
her life.
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