Mamma Mia Monday

To help me cope with anything. If you see the wonder of a fairy tale, you can take the future. Even if you fail. Sam Carmichael. Bill Austin and Harry Bright. Good luck. Sophie! Sophie, where— I haven't seen you in forever! So where have you been? I thought you'd be here hours ago. What a journey! Guess who left her ticket on the kitchen table? Yeah, but we said we have to get on this plane. It is our best friend's wedding We weren't letting you get married without your bridesmaids! So where is he then? Your Sky? We're just dying to meet him! Oh, and how's your mom? I bet Donna's going nuts over this wedding! Yeah, I've been dying for you two to get here. I've got a secret. You're the only ones I can tell. You're pregnant?! Oh no! I invited my dad to my wedding. Your dad? You mean you finally found him? Not exactly. What do you mean, not exactly? Sophie, what? Look what I found in Mom's drawer. Oh my gosh, Sophie! Sophie, you're not supposed to go around stealing your mom's diary! No, she's supposed to go around stealing yours! But look, 1979. It's the one she kept the year she got pregnant with me. You know how she won't talk about my dad? She says she can't remember.

Yeah.

But look! July 17th. What a night. After the show, Sam rode me over to the little island. We danced on the beach and kissed on the beach and... dot dot dot. What? Dot dot dot. That's what they did in the olden days. Olden days? Sam's the one I know he is. I've never felt this way before. Honey, honey, nearly kills me. Honey, honey, I've heard about him before. I wanted to know some more, and now I know what they mean. He's a love machine. Oh, he makes me dizzy. A love machine? That's nothing. Honey, honey, let me feel it. Honey, honey. Honey, honey, don't conceal it. Honey, honey, the way that you kiss goodnight. The way that you kiss me goodnight. The way that you hold me tight. The way that you hold me tight. I feel like I'm 19 when you do your thing. Wait, so this guy Sam is your dad? That's what I think it is. What? Sam told Mom he was going back home to get married. Bastard. Typical man. Hang on. August 4th. What a night. I was still feeling depressed about Sam, but after the show, Bill rented a motorboat, so I took him to the island. One thing led to another, and... dot dot dot. So, Bill? August 15th. Terry turned up out of the blue, so I said I'd show him the island. I mustn't. I had to submit. But he was so sweet, I couldn't help it, and... dot dot dot! Yeah, the sperm donor has a name. Well, 3 names. Sam, Bill, or Harry. And they're all arriving for the wedding? Yes! Oh my gosh, Sophie, do they know? What do you write to a total stranger? Come to my wedding, you might be my dad. No, they think Mom sent the invitations, and by what's in here, I am not surprised they said yes. Oh my gosh, is there anything she didn't write down? There's more! Oh my gosh! Wow! <LYRICS>Honey, honey, you touch me, baby. Ah, honey, honey.</LYRICS> Honey, honey, hold me, baby. Ah, honey, honey. You look like a movie star. You look like a movie star. But I love just who you are. I love just who you are. And honey, to say the least, you're a doggone beast. Sophie, are you sure about this? Yes, I want the perfect wedding and I want my dad to give me away. Let's hope it's a wide aisle. Yeah. We've got to keep mom out of the picture. She mustn't know what I've done. She's bound to find out sooner or later. Well, I don't want Mom frightening them off before I've got a chance to know them. With any luck, I'll know my dad straight away. And what if you don't? Well, then we've got 24 hours to find out. Are you out of your mind? Maybe, hopefully, just a little bit. Honey, honey, how he thrills me, ah. Honey, honey, ah, ah. Honey, honey, nearly kills me, ah. Honey, honey, I've heard about him before. I wanted to know some more. And now I'm about to see what he means to me. How much further in these stinking stilettos? Well, what did you expect? A chauffeured limousine at the water's edge? Yes, Donna knows I don't do walking. Well, you luck what the tide washed in. One night only, Donna and the sea! So how's the mother of the bride? Much better for seeing two with you, Tanya. 8 freaking years. I know, honey. It's just been one jet-setting millionaire after another. I know. And I've been chained to this place. The constant battles with the bank manager. I pity the poor bank manager. Rosie? Sophie Sheridan, you get more gorgeous every time I see you. Well, don't I get a big fat hug? I came all this way for your wedding. Bet you don't remember me. All that plastic surgery. Of course I do, Auntie Tanya! Oh, would you look at my baby, her whole life ahead of her. Mom, I'm getting married, not joining the convent. No. In my day, you just, you didn't get married at 20. Donna, in our day, we didn't get married, period. I know, a white wedding, can you believe this? I don't know where she gets it from.

Don't blame me. It doesn't— it wasn't my idea.

Ladies, meet the leading man at tomorrow's shindig. Sky, this is Rosie and Tanya, my one-time backup band and all-time best pals. Backup band, my ass! Hello! Hi.

I've heard a lot about you two.

All bad, I hope?

"Yassou kukalamou, pas si sain." "Oh, akristophol den kaniti pota." "Don't bother, he doesn't speak Greek. My name is Eddie." "Bonjour, madame." "Bonjour, Eddie, enchantée de vous faire connaissance." "Bon appétit." They call me Pepper.

Why? 'Cause you're hot?

No, 'cause he gets up your nose.

Tanya, meet Pepper and Eddie, my bar staff, waiters, boatmen, and general help. Only generally they are no help at all. Don't you two have any work to do? Yeah. Honey, the taverna looks fabulous. We have got Skye to thank for that. Why, what have you been up to? You haven't been here that long, have you?

No, I took a break from stocks and bonds and never went back.

Why?

I'd had enough. I'd been dealing in the world, but I'd never seen the world.

Well, you should see what he's done to my world. He's got me online, email, wired up and knuckled down.

Well, you gotta get with the times, Donna. No more drachmas under the mattress.

Yeah, you just invent me a machine that'll make the beds. Even if they did, you'd be going along behind it making them again. I know you, Ma. Are you kidding? I will be more than ready to put my feet up when my boat comes in. Oh, speaking of boats, I'd sink that old wreck you've got moored by the jetty.

Sink it?

Well, it's a bit of an eyesore. That eyesore is gonna be my floating casino. Sky and Eddie are turning it into a millionaire's paradise.

Sailing around the island, gambling under the stars.

Oh, gambling millionaires. Maybe a few of your ex-husbands aboard, Tanya? I don't think so, honey. Spent their million. Well, girls, this is my jackpot. I need a break. I need a vacation. I've been running this hotel for 15 years and I've never had a day off. I work all night, I work all day to pay the bills I have to pay. Pay them, but still there never seems to be a single penny left for me. That's too bad. In my In my dreams, I have a plan. If I got me a wealthy man, there wouldn't be room to work at all. I'd fool around and have a ball. Money, money, money, must be funny in a rich man's world. Money, money, money, always sunny in a rich man's world. It's a rich man's world. It's a rich man's world. My dad is hard to find and I can't get him off my mind. Ain't it sad? And if they I bet he wouldn't fancy me. Not too bad. So I must leave. I'll have to go to Las Vegas, hung on a pole. With a fortune and a king, my life will never be the same. Money, money, money. Must be funny in a rich man's world. Money, money, money. Always sunny in a rich man's world. All the things I could do if I had a little money. It's a rich man's world. It's a rich man's world. I am glad to get off that boat.

That was nothing. You should try a kayak in the Abergeenka swamps. Yes, I've read your book, A Bloke in a Boat in Botswana. Hey, thanks, Harry. I heard I sold a copy somewhere. Travel books are my passion, a distraction from the daily rigours of the London rush hour. Do you two want to hear something interesting? You see this taverna? I'm rather impressed. I remember there's no toilet. I was treading bedding down with the goats. Give me goats before camels! There was this time in the Kalahari, the sun was beating me— Sorry to interrupt, Indiana, but the point is, I built this. It's mine. I drew this up on the back of a menu. I had no idea. How do you know it's yours? Buildings are like babies. You always know your own. I wouldn't know about babies. I've been living out of a big bit my whole life. The happy wanderer. Do you think this island will inspire some prose? Oh, I hope so. When I got the wedding invite, I sold my editor a piece on Charles Dickens revisited. Were you born here? No, I was born in the US, but my mother, she He's Greek. Now, the only time I came to Greece was to visit my great aunt on the mainland, and that was 21 years ago. So now you can write about Sam's Taverna and the tourists will flock. No, I'd like to keep this island the secret ideal I've always remembered. Maybe, but maybe if you lived here, the ideal would be boatloads of tourists with big bucks They might have some staff. Where is everyone?

Good afternoon, may I help you?

Hi, my name's Bill Austin. You have a room for me?

Bill?

And I'm Brian, Harry Brian.

Harry, so you must be—

Sam, Sam Carmichael. Are you expecting us?

Oh yes, I'll go and get the keys.

Charming, really. Well, I do want to get my tongue around a little Greek. I haven't spoken it for 21 years. 21 years? You know, this is beginning to feel like a setup. Here's a story for you, Bill. 3 strangers are invited to a wedding. They're invited to a place they haven't seen in 21 years by a woman they haven't seen in 21 years. Why are they here? That's not bad. Okay, Harry, spill. What's torn you away from the Bank of England? Is this an interview? Well, for me, Donna's invitation brought back many happy memories. Bloody Nora! Is that a quote? No, no, I know this guitar. H.V. Headbanger! That's what they called me in those days. And DS, John Nash Sheraton. I bought this for them. Cost me 10 quid, my Johnny Rotten t-shirt. So now who says I'm an unadventurous old stick in the mud? Who? My other half. A big house, a fast car, and season tickets to the Chelsea Football Club. This isn't enough for some people. They want the great white hunter too. Well, I can't be squandering it. That's why I'm here. Donald knew my wild song. As an exchange, you would help me remap, and I followed you to Greece spontaneously. Thank you for the music, the songs I sing. We used to sing this one. Thanks for all the joy they've brought me. Who can live without it? I ask in all honesty. What would life be without a song or a dance?

What are we? So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me.

You're Donna's daughter, aren't you?

Yes.

Oh, wow! I thought you looked familiar. Sophia!

Sophia! It's just Sophie.

No, Sophia is the Greek.

I'm named after Sophia.

Where's Donna? I want to see her. Thank her for the invitations. Yes, it's all taken care of.

Oh, I have to go to her mother's. No, you can't. I sent the invitations. Mom doesn't know you're here.

But why?

Um, because Mom's always talking about her friends from the old days, and I thought she'd be thrilled if I invited you all. But she's got herself in such a state from this wedding. Mention unexpected guests and she'll hyperventilate.

Sophie, are you trying to tell me that Donna didn't invite me?

No, she didn't. So pretend you're here for a holiday, and she'll get a lovely surprise when she sees you at my wedding.

Oh, but Sophie, you don't understand, I—

Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk.

Boy, have you made a mistake.

She says I began to sing long before I could talk. And I've often wondered, how did it all start? Who found out that nothing can capture a heart like a melody can? Well, whoever it was, I'm a fan. So I say thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing. Thanks for all the joy they're bringing. Who can live without it? I ask in all honesty. What would life be without a song or a dance? What are we? So I say thank you for the music. For he gave it to me.

But Sophie, I don't mean to ruin your lovely surprise, but the last time I saw your mother, she told me she never wanted to see me again. So if you're the one who sent the invitation, I'm still banned.

But that was years ago. I want you here.

Why?

Because— because I want all of us to be friends.

Oh, you're just a little minx. You're worse than your mother. I'm glad you met my boys.

Your boys? You have sons?

Yeah, yeah, I've got two of them. Gosh, I'd love to bring them here someday.

Like you used to bring my mom? I wanna sing it out to everybody. What a joy, what a life, what a chance! Thank you for music, the songs I sing.

Thanks for all the joy it brings.

Who can live without it? I'd ask in all honesty, what would I be?

Without a song, then ask what are we? So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me. So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me. Do I think the spouse of President decided?

Yes, I'll take you all to your rooms now. Something in the air that night, the stars were bright, far and low. They were shining there for you, for liberty.

Donna!

Bill?

Hello, Donna.

Harry?

I—

You! I was cheated by you, and I think you know when. So I made up my mind, it must come to an end. Leave me now. Will I ever learn? I don't know how. But I suddenly lose control. There's a fire within my soul. Just one look and I can hear a bell ring. One more look and I forget everything. Whoa, follow me up. Here I go again. My mind, how can I resist now? Follow me up. Does this all end? My mind, does my heart hate now? Yes, I can throw I can't count all the times that I cried over you. Now, will I ever learn? No, how? But I suddenly lose control. There's a fire within my soul. Just one look and I can hear the rain. One more look and I forget everything. Oh, burn me up. Here I go again, my, my, how can I resist ya? Mamma mia, does it show again, my, my, that summer turned me soft. Yes, I've been brokenhearted, you since the day we parted. Why, why did I ever let you go? Mamma mia, now I really know, my, my, I should not have let you go. No, I'm dreaming, aren't I? You aren't really here.

Would you like me to pinch you?

You keep your hands to yourself!

You've changed your tune.

What the hell are you doing here, Sam? What are any of you doing here? I'm sorry, I'm just amazed to see you all.

Well, I'm doing a piece for a magazine. I'm here for a holiday. I just dropped in to say hi.

Well, what a shame. We don't have any rooms that time of year.

Just as well, I booked ahead. You two can bunk down with me if they're really full.

That is so inconvenient. Why? Because a local girl is getting married tomorrow and I just don't have the staff to cope with you. Uh, you'll be so much more comfortable on the mainland.

No, no, really, it's fine. A billionaire is used to suffering for his art. Oh, and headbanger is the last word in spontaneity.

What about you?

I came to see the islands, and you know how much it meant to me.

Well, I would love to stay and chew over old times, but I have to go and clean out my purse.

Age cannot wither her. I was expecting a frumpy little housewife.

No, she's still the TARDIS. Heads.

Oh.

Blow, don't suck. All right, let's see what you're wearing for the wedding. You're joking. What? Oh, as if! You could have been making some sort of statement on the tyranny of wedlock. You would know more about that than I would. Don't worry, doll, you'll meet Mr. Right. I have! I did, and all he wanted to do was settle down and have babies. No thanks. Children can become such subversive little buggers. I mean, who'd have thought that Donna, the icon of female empowerment, Real independence would be having our daughter committing matrimony at 20. White weddings are trendy. What is wrong with these kids? Do you remember those shirts we used to wear? Marriage is an institution. For people who belong in an institution. All women today seem to think that their greatest achievement is getting a man. You have had 3 husbands. I rest my case. Oh, look! We were so young! Oh, I don't know what the gals at the Whole Woman Press could say about my outfit. Hey, we should do a number tonight for Sophie's party! Great idea! I'll go as the disco ball. Where's Sophie? I haven't seen her. Why? I must find her now.

Why?

Ta-da! What the hell is that about? We found it in the trunk. We thought you could hang it in the bar. Show Sophie what a funky mom she's got. No, burn it. Get rid of it. I never want to see it again. Why? What happened? I thought it was over. Past. I'd almost forgotten, but— It isn't. What isn't? Nothing! Leave me alone, I can't talk about it! All my life it's been tapping at my shoulder, and it had to come out now. It had to! Why was I such a stupid little idiot? Tickle-tickle-ta, tell me what's wrong. I have never seen such sorrow in your eyes, and the wedding is tomorrow. How I hate to see you like this. There is no way you can deny it. I can see that you're oh so sad. So quiet. Tita, tell me the truth. Your shoulder you can cry on. Your best friend and the one you must rely on. You were always sure of yourself. Now I see you broke in a feather. I hope we can patch it up together. Chickadees die, you and I know. All the heartaches come and they go, but the scars, they begin. You'll be dancing once again and the pain will end. You will have no time for grieving. Chickadeeta, you and I cry, but the sun is still in the sky and shining upon you. Let me hear you sing once more like I did before. Sing a new —song. Fly once more like I did before. Sing a new song. It's her dad. Whose dad? Sophie's. You remember how I always said it was Sam? Sam, the architect who went home and got married faster. Typical man. Well, I'm not exactly sure that it was him. You see, there were a couple of others. Dawn, I shared in you, dark horse. Why didn't you tell us? I didn't think I'd ever have to. I didn't think I'd ever see all three of them sitting in my bar the day before their daughter's wedding. What? In the bar? Don't let them see you. I can't see anyone. Are you sure? Of course I'm sure. You think I forget my daughter's dads? It's Sam, Bill Austin, and Harry Headbanger. Not! Why have they all turned up like this? It's like some horrible twist of fate. It is very Greek. They know. They can't know. No, I've never told anyone. Well, why are they here to ruin Sophie's wedding? I thought you weren't very keen on this wedding. Well, I don't want them ruining it. What right do they have to turn up like this? What the hell have they ever done for their daughter? Donna, be fair. They didn't know she existed. And they didn't need to know. Okay, I've done a damn good job with Soph all by myself, and now I'm gonna be muscled out by dumb, dumber, and Sam Carmichael. Relax! No one's going anywhere. It's a male-free zone tonight at Sophie's party, and tomorrow Tanya and I will take them fishing. Fishing? You've got to be kidding. Well, what do you suggest we do with 3 men? Now that takes me back. Jenna, you should have told us. I remember Bill Austin, and he was a hot slice of pie. It's a beefcake! Yeah, sure, it's a laugh and a memory to you two, but I was the one who got pregnant. Suppose it just about serves me right. You sound like your mother. No, I do not. Yes, you do. Whatever happened to our Donna, life and soul of the party, the rock chick supremo? She grew up, that's all. Then grow back down again. Again. You haven't done anything to be ashamed of. Yeah, screw them if they can't take a joke. Friday night and the lights are low. Looking out for a place to go. Where they play the right music. Getting in the swing, it comes along for a treat. Anybody could be that guy. The night is young and the music's high. With a bit of rock music, everything's fine. You're recruited for a dance. And when you get the chance, you are the dancing queen. Young and sweet, only 17. Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine. You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life. Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the dancing queen. Leave her alone. Leave her burning in many a throne. Looking out for another, anyone will do. Your needs were dense. And when you get the chance, you are the dancing queen. Young and sweet, only 17. Dancing queen, feel the beat from the tambourine. Oh yeah! You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life. Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene, yeah, yeah, the dancing queen. Come on, come on, come on! Faster, keep up! Right around there, you can make it! See that girl? Watch that scene. Singin' The Dancing Queen. Where are you going? Oh, hello.

Well, the guys haven't told me yet, but there are lap dance Dancers at Morpheus's Bar, mud wrestling at Medusa's, and Pepper springing his handcuffs. Don't go! And miss out on my last night of freedom?

No, I don't mean don't go. I mean, is that really how you see it?

Yeah! No! I see it as the last night before the biggest adventure of my life. Come here. That I won't find my dad? Sophie, we've been over this a thousand times.

You don't need your dad. You have me. Yes, Sky. Whatever happens, you'll never leave me, will you? Are you crazy?

You've turned my world upside down. I wasn't jealous before we met. Now every man that I see is a potential threat. And I'm possessed, if it isn't nice. You've heard me say that smoking was my only vice.

But now it's true.

Now everything's new. And all I've learned has all returned.

I beg of you. Don't go wasting your emotion. Lay all your love on me. It was like shooting a sitting duck. A little small talk, a smile, and maybe I was stuck. I still don't know what you've done with me. I've grown up wanting to never fall so easily. I feel a kind of fear when I don't have you near. I'm satisfied, I skip my pride, I beg you to Don't go wasting your emotion. Lay out your love on me.

Don't go sharing your devotion. Lay out your love on What the hell is going on? Sorry, man, it's an ancient island tradition. You see, the night before the wedding, the groom dives down to the old shipwreck and looks for the necklace of St. Helen of Troy. May he who finds the pearl have a blessed union. Wow, guys back home just get tanked and drop their pants.

Oh yeah, we'll be doing that as well. Yoink!

Hey Sophie, do I marry the first guy that comes along? Come on. Pepper!

And everything is new. Since all my turns have sold their turns, what can I do? Lay all your love on me. Don't go sharing your devotion. Lay all your love on me. Are there any ladies here tonight? For one night and one night only, the Summer Nights of Grand Rapids can proudly present Liberald's first girl power ball. Live, live, are you in awe of their wrinkly glory? Speak for yourself! One night, one number, that's all we want to press for. Give it up for Donna and the Dynamite Sisters! Things are gonna blind me, but I won't be blue like I always do, 'cause somewhere in the crowd there's you. On the stage tonight, tonight the Super Trooper lights are going to find me shining like the sun, smiling, having fun, feeling like a number one. Tonight the Super Trooper things are going to find me, but I I won't feel blue like I always do, 'cause somewhere in the crowd there's you. Dynamo! Dynamo! Dynamo! Dynamo! Dynamo! 20,000 of your friends. You are thinking about— you are thinking about— you are leaving. I'm both crazy going crazy, but it's going to be all right. It's not as big a deal. Everything will be so different when I'm On the stage tonight. Tonight the Super Fire Trooper Paralights are gonna find me shining like the sun, smiling, having fun, feeling like a number one. Like the Super Fire Trooper Paralights are gonna find me, but I won't feel blue. Like I always do. 'Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you. So I'll be there when you arrive. The sight of you, to me, I'm still alive. And when you take me in your arms, it won't be time to go. I know it's gonna mean so much tonight. Tonight the silver badge and the bright lights are gonna find me shining like the sun, smiling, having fun, feeling like a number one. Like the silver badge and the bright lights are gonna find me, but I won't feel too blue like I always do. Somewhere in the crowd there's you. What the hell am I doing here? We made a home. No, uh, we want the boys to stay. No, we don't. Come on, you're dancing! Is there a man out there? Someone to hear my prayers? Give me, give me, give me a man after midnight. Oh, somebody help me, Jesus, shine your way. Oh, sorry to drag you away.

No, I'm glad you did. This used to be such a quiet little island.

Regretting you stayed away so long?

I'm regretting I never knew what was here. What? I mean, the taverna. I was meant to come back and build it, but Donna, she beat me to it. You always prefer buildings to people.

What? Tell me something about my mom.

Your mom was irresistible, a one of a kind. We talked, we fought, and we, uh, you know, I was being brought here to this island.

That wasn't the only thing you did, was it?

Okay, what has she told you?

Nothing. She's never mentioned you.

But I thought you said Mom's always going on about her friends from the old days. Hold on, Sophie. What's going on?

Why am I here?

Fancy! Dormer with a grown-up daughter!

Have you got any children, Harry? I haven't really put myself in the path of wanting to. Hey, it's never too late! I don't think my other half would agree.

Oh, Oh, you don't want children? No, no, it's not that. It's just I— I'd have loved a daughter. Would have spoiled her to bits.

Lucky thing.

Is your dad here? I don't know. What do you mean?

I don't know what my father looks like.

I can lose you a minute. I'm a writer, so it comes with the territory.

Go on.

How did your mother get this place? When I knew her, she was singing in a nightclub on the mainland.

She was left some money in a will. We lived with an old lady when I was little. Mom looked after her. Her name was Sophia. My great-aunt Sophia? I think it must be, but I was there the body went to family.

Wait a minute, how old are you?

I'm 20. I met Sam, why did your great aunt leave my mother that money?

Well, I, I don't know.

You do. Please tell me. Well, I mean, what does your mother say? She won't talk about the past. She doesn't understand why I need to know.

Well, you've got to talk to her.

This has got nothing to do with her. All my life there's been one big unanswered question, and I don't want any more secrecy.

But Sophie, this hasn't been my My secret!

I've seen you twice in a short time. Only a day since we started. It seems to me for a short while I'm getting more up in arms. Your smile and the sound of your voice and the way you see through me. Got a feeling it gives me no choice and it means a lot to me. So I wanna know, what's the name of the game? Could it mean anything to you? What's the name of the game? Can you feel the way I do? Tell me please, 'cause I have to know. I'm a curious child beginning to grow. And you make me talk, and you make me feel, and you make me show what I'm trying to conceal. If I trusted you, would you let me down? Would you laugh at me if I said I care for you? Could you feel the same way too? I want to know.

What's the name of the game? I'll talk to your mother tonight.

Would it mean anything to you?

You've got to trust me, I'm doing what's right, and it means a lot.

What's the name of the game? Could you feel the way I do? I want to Oh yes, I want to know what's the name of the game. Are you my father?

I think so.

You You know what comes next? Don't tell me you have a twin sister! No, no, will you give me away? Give you away? I'll feel like a proper bride when my dad walks me down the aisle. Sophie! Sophie, the boys are back! The boys are back! Come on, everybody, come on! I'll find your mother! No, please, let's keep this our secret till my wedding. She'll go crazy! She'll be relieved. She'll see us together and she'll see we're happy. All right, I'll do it! You know what I need. Today, I have to make it now, because now is all we get. Nothing promised, no regrets. Today, I have to make a big decision. You know what to do. I just don't think you do. I don't want to beat around the bush.

Well, I know why I'm here, and let me tell you, I think it's great. Oh, but Sam, I've always wanted a little girl, and a big one's even better. I know I'm where she needs to listen. Does your mother know?

No, no, she can't.

No, of course. Listen, who's giving you away tomorrow? No one. Wrong, I am. You? Yes, now don't worry about Donna. She doesn't scare me much. Oh my God, I've got it! Talk about a slow uptake!

I said Dad! Harry! Oh, the baby's brought back, good and proper!

That's why you sent the invitation, you wanted your own dad here to walk you down the aisle. Well, I won't let you down, I'll be there!

We will now— And I think I must leave. Under attack, my team's taken. I'll have to crack the entrance railing. Oh, somebody, snap a heart. I'm resting now as I'm falling apart. Under attack, I'm taking cover. They're on my track, 3 dads, 1 lover. Thinking nothing can stop them now. Should I want or not? Should I? No, how? This is getting crazy. I should tell them so. Where we live, I am less so. I feel like I was trapped within a nightmare. I've got nowhere to go. Yes, it's what I wanted, but But I'm scared as hell, staring down the deepest well. I hardly dare to think of what would happen, where I'd be if I fell. Under attack, my beacon about to crack, defense is breaking. Oh, somebody please have a heart, come and rescue me now, 'cause I'm falling apart. Under attack, I'm taking cover, there's —on my track. 3 cats, one lover, thinking nothing can stop them now. Survive once, you are not surviving no— Sophie, what are you doing? It's 6 in the morning. I, I don't know. I'm a little— Of course you're not all right. You're sleepwalking again. Again? Why do I ever sleepwalk? The time you came down with the measles, the time you couldn't finish your pie— I'm not a baby. Well, I know you're not, Soph, but you're still my daughter. I know when something's wrong. It can be stopped. It isn't too late. We can put an end to all of these wedding shenanigans. Shenanigans? What do you mean, shenanigans? I'm sorry, it's just nothing. Figure of speech. That's what you think, isn't it? I'm stupid to get married, it's just a whim. Well, I'm not pretending that I understand. Of course you don't! You never did the marriage and the baby thing. You just did the baby, didn't you? What the hell's going on? Why are you coming down on me like this? I love Sky, and I'm going to do it right. And I don't want my children growing up not knowing who their father is, because it's crap. Will you stop that racket before you wake up the entire island? Eddie? Where did you get that red monstrosity?

Oh, come on, he's not that bad. No, I found these babies in the cellar.

Just what we need for a good wedding.

Are they yours, Nana? No, they're—

And what sort of wedding do you think there's gonna be with the state of you three? Sky, hit the tub. You're not marrying my daughter smelling like a frat house. And where do you think you're going? To scrub the groom's back. No, you're not. I want ouzo in the punch bowls, champagne on ice. Lay out the tablecloths and the cutlery, the best glasses. You'll have to wash them first. Polish them first. Eddie, get your boat out! Why? Because my guests want to dive down to the old shipwreck to look for more pearl necklaces. Donna, we planted the one for Skye last night. I don't care, it'll keep them busy until the wedding starts. Just do it! The bus is only waiting for a call. Sorry for herself, feeling stupid, feeling small. Wishing you had never left at all. They pass me by, all of those great romances. Because of you robbing me of my rightful chances. My picture clear, everything seemed so easy. But then you dealt me the blow. One of us had to go. How you hurt me, I want you to know. One of us is lying, one of us is lying in her lonely bed, staring at the ceiling, wishing she was somewhere else instead. Only one of us is only waiting for a call. Sorry for you, sad, feeling stupid, feeling small. Wishing you had never left at all. Never left at all. Donna, what's the rush? The small matter of a wedding?

Oh yes, about this wedding.

You kept my bagpipes. They scare off unwanted visitors.

Oh, you don't need bagpipes to do that.

I wouldn't. My bite is worse than my bark.

Oh, I know. I've got the scars. You want to see?

What do you want, Sam?

I had an idea for an extension.

I don't want your stupid extension. What are you doing here?

You're living my dream. Remember? The island? The taverna?

My dream! Well, this is my reality. Hard work and a crippling mortgage.

I can take a look at that roof. It's not gonna make it through this winter.

I'll fix my own damn roof! Okay, fine!

Be a martyr. Listen, I've got kids. I know it must be hard for you doing it all on your own.

Don't you patronize me! I love doing it on my own. Every morning I wake up and thank God I haven't got some middle-aged, menopausal, I'm single, I'm free, it's great!

It used to be so nice, it used to be so good. So when you're near me, darling, can't you hear me?

SOS.

And the love you gave me, nothing else can save me.

SOS.

When you're gone, how How can I even try to go on when you're gone? Though I try, how can I carry on?

You seem so far away, then you are standing near. You made me feel alive, but something died, I fear. I really try Tried to make it out. I wish I understood what happened to our love. It used to be so good. So when you're near me, darling, can't you hear me? SOS. And the love you gave me, nothing else can save me. SOS. Why didn't you tell me it was Sophie who's getting married? That's none of your business.

And what's this guy guy like? Is he even good enough?

For her? That's none of your business either. When you're gone, when you're gone, oh, I tried. How can I carry on?

Senora, this should It should tickle your taste buds.

Yes, but will it cure my hangover?

Look in the mirror, baby, you just cured mine.

Down, boy. Mama would love to be your mother.

Well, then you can call me Oedipus. Ah! Harry! What time is it?

Shouldn't you be getting ready? Don't worry about me, doll, I've got loads of time. There's nothing worse than sitting around in your pantyhose for hours.

Dorna must be tearing her hair out during this wedding on her own. What does the father of the bride usually do?

Well, he'd usually pay, though my dad drew the line at my third.

Did he say anything beforehand? Words of advice, that sort of thing?

Yes, there I'd be in my cupcake dress all ready to trip down the aisle and he'd whisper Don't worry, doll, I know a good lawyer. Why are we talking about my dad? I'll head back to my room now.

Too much sun.

Oh no, Harry, don't fall off a truck tonight.

So, Tonya, why don't we catch up from last night?

Mmm, last night never happened. I've drawn a veil over last night. 10:00, champagne cocktails all around. Chop chop.

Here's the bar. Here you are, help yourself.

You have to do with your best now. You just can't find good help these days. Was that all you caught? Well, you should have seen the one that got away.

This big? Oh, Bill, don't exaggerate.

It was this big. Bill, want a drink?

Ah, thanks, but no thanks. Rosie promised me the works. Yeah, you know I always keep your whole woman cookbook in my big pick.

Oh, well then you'll know how to cook for my snacker. Well, would you look at the time. Come on, ladies, we've got work to do. Work? On my face, sweetie. A little repair and renovation.

You don't mess with a masterpiece.

He is so tragic. All that for no service. Yeah, just ignore him, Tanya. He can't help being a jerk.

Tanya can't ignore the chemistry between us.

Boys who play with fire get their fingers burned. You're so hot, teasing me, so you're cool. But I can't take a chance on a kid like you. That's something I couldn't do. There's that look in your eyes. I can read in your face that your feelings are driving you wild. This boy, you're only a child. Well, I can dance with you, honey, if you think it's funny. Does your mother know that you're out? And I can chat with your baby's playmate. I'll make Baby, does your mother know that you're out? Take it easy, take it easy, better slow down, boy, that's no way to go. Does your mother know? Take it easy, try to cool it, boy, play it nice and slow. Does your mother know? Oh, you show off! Work it, Polly!

Come on, ladies!

What you want, what you seem to be on, to be searching for that kind of fun. So maybe you're not the one. Now you're so cute, I like your style, and I know what you mean when you give me a blusher smile. But boy, you're only shy. Well, I can dance with your honey if you think it's funny. Does your mother know that you're out? And I can chat with your baby, flirt a little maybe. Does your mother know that you're out? Take it easy, that's what I know. That's the way to go. Does your mother know? Take it easy, take it easy. Try to cool it down. Play it nice and slow. Does your mother know? I like to dance with the one I should dance. Is it fun or she does? Your mother know that you're out? And I can chat if you think I should flirt a little bit. Does your mother know that you're out? I can dance with the one I should dance. Is it fun or she does? Your mother know that you're out? Skye!

No, we're not supposed to see each other.

It's all gone wrong anyways. Skye, look, you've got to help me. Why? What's happened? It's a mess, and it's all my fault. I know I shouldn't have, but I read Mom's diary. I've got 3 possible dads. Oh my gosh. I invited them to the wedding. I thought I'd know who my dad was as soon as I saw him, but I didn't. And now all three think they're my dad, and they're all expecting to give me away.

Hold on, go back a bit.

You did what? I invited my dads to our wedding. It was 3 months ago. I wasn't even sure they'd come.

3 months?

You've got to help me.

Why didn't you tell me? I knew you wouldn't I thought we had trust. I thought we talked to each other about everything. Then you go behind my back for some stranger? No, it wasn't like that. Is this what this big white wedding's for? A setup to find your dad?

No, Sky, it's not like that.

I wanted to get married on the mainland with a couple of witnesses, but you insisted on this fantasy wedding just so you could play happy families.

It's knowing who I am. I want to get married knowing who I am.

That doesn't come from knowing who your dad is No, Sophie, that comes from knowing you. How would you feel if I lied to you? I was marrying you because I love you and I thought that's what you wanted. But now I'm not so sure.

You don't know if you love me?

I don't know if that's what you really want. Sorry, I'm interrupting. No, listen, you think about it. No, Sky, wait!

Sophie, what's going on?

Nothing, excuse me. No, no, keep going. He's right. You have to know what you really want.

It's got nothing to do with you.

Sophie, I'm your dad, and I can't give you away tomorrow unless I know that you're truly happy.

Yeah, well, I've had this conversation with my mom, and she knows me a lot better than you do.

What does Donna the Dynamo know about marriage or divorce? Listen, I've got 20 years of good relationship advice to cram into 2 minutes, so hear me out. Sophie, you're so young. You've got your whole life ahead of you.

Not now, Sam.

No, no, please. I've been there. I've done the whole white wedding and the cake, and well, life just doesn't always turn out happily ever after. I still remember pleading with my wife. Breaking up is never easy. I know. Knowing, but I have to go. Knowing me, knowing you, is the best I can do. No more Before carefree laughter, silence ever after. Walking through an empty house, tears in my eyes. This is —how the story ends. This is goodbye. Knowing me, knowing you, there is nothing we can do.

Knowing me, knowing you, we just have to face it.

This time we are through. Breaking up is never easy. I I know, but I have to know. Knowing me, knowing you is the best I can do.

You said you had sons. I do.

They live with their mother now. Memories, good days, bad days. They'll be with me always. In those familiar rooms, children would play. Now there's only emptiness, nothing to say. Don't we need, don't we There is nothing we can do. Knowing me, knowing you.

We just have to face it, this time we're through.

Breaking up is never easy, I know. But I have to go. Knowing me, knowing you.

That was you, not me. I love Sky more than anyone else in this world. Did you feel that when you got married?

No.

So it will be alright.

You know it will. Sophie! No biggie, no big you. There is nothing we can do. No with me, no with you. We just have to face it this time. We're through. Breaking up is never easy, I know. But I have to go. No with me, no with you is the best knowing me, knowing you is the best I can do.

Can't get my hat That right? I can't get anything right. Come in.

Harry. What are you doing here? I wanted to give you this.

I don't mean here here, I mean here on this island. Please. Holy crap, what is this?

I thought you must have had to tighten your belt over the years, looking after Sophie all on your own. I wanted to contribute a little to the wedding.

This would cover 4 weddings and a funeral. Harry, it's a lovely gesture, but—

Do you remember the last time you said that to me?

No.

The night I bought you the guitar. I can remember thinking, those are the last words I'll ever hear Donna say, and I'll cherish them. Oh, Harry, it's a lovely gesture, but—

You just made that up! No! I am sure I said thank you nicely, like a well-brought-up Catholic girl. That's better.

You know, that's the first time I've seen you laugh since I arrived.

Well, I'm a bit stressed, Gary. What do you expect?

A bit more of the old Donna, a bit less of the well-brought-up Catholic girl. I can still recall all that summer I still see it all. Walks along the Seine, laughing in the rain, all the summer memories that remain. We made our way along the river and we sat down in the grass by the Eiffel Tower. I was so happy we had met. It was the age of no regret. Oh yes, those crazy years. That was the time of the flower power. What a relief we had fear of —of growing old, of feeling slowly dying. We took a chance like we were dancing our last dance.

I can still recall that summer.

I still see it all in the tourist chair.

Ground and country land, our last summer. Walking hand in hand, Paris restaurants, our last summer. Morning grows long, living for a day, worries far away, our last summer. Could laugh and play. And now you're working in a bank, a family man, a football fan, and your name is Harry. How dull it seems. Yet you were the hero of my dreams. I can still recall our last summer I still see it all. Walks along the stream, laughing in the rain, are the summer memories that remain. Harry, I can't accept.

Doris, I want you to have it. Come in. We can't talk about this now. I'll see you at the wedding.

At the wedding?

I've been invited. So, that's the dress.

Yes. It's beautiful. Well, um, are Allie and Lisa ready to help you? Will you help me, Mom? School night in France, she leaves home in the early morning, waving goodbye with an absent-minded smile. I watch her go with a surge of unwelcome sadness, and I have I have to sit down before a wall. The feeling that I'm losing her forever. And without really entering the world, I'm glad whenever I can share her laughter, that funny little grin. Singing through my fingers all the time, I try to capture every minute, the feeling in it. Singing through my fingers all the time, whether you see what's in her mouth, each tiny kiss, I'm close to knowing she keeps on Hop in. Do you think I'm letting you down, Mom? Why on earth would you say that? Because everyone always says your mom's so cool raising a kid all on her own. Well, it's not like I had much of a choice. An unmarried mom in the '70s, I, I could have very well go back home. My mother disowned me. What? I didn't know. It's a damn good thing too. I'd rather be here than some depressing old housing project. Look at you. Sleep in our arms, correct me at the breakfast table. Barely awake, I let precious time go by. Then when she's gone, there's no one to tell me how we And a sense of guilt I can't hide. What happened to those wonderful adventures? The places I had planned for us to go? I cannot think of this all the time. Well, some of them we did, but most we didn't. And why? I just don't know. Sipping through my fingers all the time, I try to capture everything it is. The feeling it is. Sipping through my fingers all the time, do I really see what's in her mind? Each time I think I'm close to knowing. She keeps on dropping, slipping through my fingers all the time. Sometimes I wish that I could freeze the picture and save it from the funny tricks of time. Slipping through my fingers. Can you give me away, Mom? I'm so proud of you. Schoolbag in hand, she leaves home in the early morning, waving goodbye with an absent-minded smile. Dawn. Not now, Sam.

Sophie tells me you're giving her away. Of course I am.

Who else?

I don't know, maybe her dad. He isn't here. It's what she wants, Dawn. She told me she wants her father there, and maybe that's what he wants too.

What's Not now, Sam. Don't do this now.

Donna, this is about us.

I don't want to talk about things we've gone through. Though it's hurting me, now it's history. I've played all my cards, and that's what you've Done too. Nothing more to say. No more ace to play. The winner takes it all. The loser standing small. Beside the victory. That's her destiny. Pivots in your arms, thinking I belong there. I figured it made sense, building me a fence, building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there. But I was a fool. Playing by the rules. The gods may throw a dice, their minds as cold as ice. And someone way down here loses someone dear. The winner takes it all. So I have to fall. It's too hard to explain why should I complain? Tell me, does she kiss like I used to kiss you? Does it feel the same when she calls your name? Somewhere deep inside, you must know I miss you. But what can I say? Rules must be obeyed. The judges will decide. The likes of me are by spectators —always staying low. The game is on again. A lover or a friend, a big thing or a small, the winner takes it all. I don't want to talk. 'Cause it makes me feel sad, and I understand you've come to shake my hand. I apologize if it makes you feel bad, seeing me so tense, no self-confidence. But you see, the winner takes it all. The winner takes it all. The game is on again. A lover or a friend. A big thing or a small. The winner takes it all. Winner takes it all! Rosie? Go and wait with the others till I've finished.

I got a note from Sophie. She wanted me to give her away, but now she's changed her mind. I'm confused. I don't know where I am. I don't know who I am. I just came here for a wedding. I'm Sophie's dad!

Whoa, you need a conversation.

Yes, I'll go tell her now.

No, you'll do no such thing. Sophie's getting married in 5 minutes. Take a pew and button it.

Will it be all right for me to be here?

For Pete's sake.

To tell you the truth, I was dreading that walk down the aisle. I may come across as an intrepid traveler, but I come over all faint at the thought of a wedding. Tell me about it. Marriage, children, responsibility? No, I'm a writer. I made up my mind a long time ago. I walk a lone path.

Hey, if you change your mind— I'm the first in line, honey, I'm still free. Take a chance on me if you need me, let me know, gonna be around. If you got no place to go when you're feeling down, if you're all alone when the pretty I'm still free. Take a chance on me. Gonna do my very best and ain't no lie. You can put me to the test if you let me try. Take a chance on me. Take a chance on me. We could go dancing, maybe —just walking. As long as we're together, listen to some music. Maybe just talking, you'd get to know me better. 'Cause you know I've got so much that I want to do. When I dream I'm alone with you, it's magic. You want me to leave it there.

Afraid of a love affair.

I think you know that I want you so. You take your mind, I'm the first in line. Honey, I'm feel free, take a chance on me. If you need me, let me know, gonna be around. If you got no place to go, you're feeling down. If you're all gone wrong, when the pretty birds have flown, honey, I'm still free. Take a chance on me, gonna do my very best so there ain't no lie. If you put me to the test, let me try. Take a chance on me. Oh, you can take your time, baby. I'm in no hurry. I know I'm gonna get ya.

You don't wanna hurt me. Baby, don't worry.

I ain't gonna let ya. Let me tell you now, our love is strong enough to last when things get rough. It's magic. You say that I waste my time. But I can't get you off my mind, and I think you know that I want you slow. Everyone, please be Please be seated. Welcome!

Welcome to Sophie and to Skye and to all your friends who have gathered on this day. And welcome especially to Donna, who represents your family.

Dearly beloved fans, welcome to Sophie's dad. What? I can't keep it from you any longer. I have to tell you. He is here. I know. What? I invited him. But you couldn't have. I don't know which one of them it is. That's why they're all here! I'm really, really sorry. Mom, will you ever forgive me? Will you ever forgive me? I don't care if you've been with hundreds of men. You're my mom and I love you. Sophie, I have not been with hundreds of men.

But she could be Bill's or Harry's.

Yeah, that's right. And don't go getting all self- self-righteous about it. What? If you had dumped my mom and gone off and married some other woman—

No, no, it wasn't like that. I was engaged. I had to go home. It was the right thing to do. But I came back.

What?

I told Lorraine I couldn't marry her, and I came straight back.

Why didn't you call me?

Because I was stupid enough to think you'd be sitting in your room pining over me. Only when I arrived, they told me you were off with some other guy. And so I went home. Lorraine told me what an idiot I was and married me to prove it. Sorry if I might cut in for a moment.

Oh, Harry, the check, of course.

No, no, stuff the check. It's yours. Donna, you were the first girl I ever loved, but you were also the last. There are all kinds of families on there. Yours, you and Sophie. Mine, me and Nigel. It's great to have a third of Sophie. I never thought I'd get that much of a child. A third of Sophie is great by me.

Aye, me too. Typical, isn't it? You wait 20 years for a father and 3 come at the same time. I mean, we could find out which one of you is my dad, but I don't need to. I don't care. I've learned something about myself. Sky, let's not get married.

What?

I know you never wanted all of this, and I've got my whole life ahead of me. Let's just get off this island and get out of that world.

I love you.

Dawn, I take it the wedding is canceled then? I don't have a clue what's going on.

Hold on, why should we waste a good wedding? How about it, Sheridan? You're gonna need someone to boss around on this island of yours.

Are you nuts? I am not a bigamist. And neither am I.

Who am I? I'm a divorced man who's loved you for the last 21 years. And ever since I got back to this island, I've been bursting to show you how much. How about it, Donna? It's only the rest of your life. <LYRICS>I can't conceal it. Can't you see? Can't you feel it?

Say I do. I do, I do, I do, I do.</LYRICS> What if I do?

Come on now, let's try it.

You love me, don't deny it. What if I do? I do! Been dreaming of my own repass. Now I can say it, I found you at last. So come on now, let's try it. I love you, can't deny it, 'cause it's true. I do, I do, I do, I do, I do. Oh, I feel things we can't hear and be. If we can't make it, we'll just wait and see. So come on now, let's try I love you, can't deny it, 'cause it's true. I do, I do, I do, I do, I do. Believe me, make your choice, but believe me, I love you. I do, I do, I do, I do, I do. I have a dream, a song to sing, to help me cope with anything. If you see the wonder of a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail. I believe in angels, something good in every anything I see. I believe in angels. When I know the time is right for me, I'll cross the street. I have a dream. I have a dream. A song to see, to help me through reality. And my destination makes it worth the while, pushing through the darkness. —still another one. I believe in angels, something good in everything I see. I believe in angels, when I know the time is right for me. Across the street, I have a dream. Across the street, I have a dream. Across the street, I have a dream. A dream. The night is young and the music's high. With a bit of rock music, everything's fine if you're in the mood for a dance. And when you get the chance, you are the dancing queen. Young and sweet, always sad and deep.