At a wedding rehearsal meltdown, Melanie is accosted by men claiming she slept with them; she insists they framed her and begs Michael to defend her. Michael, fearing damage to his reputation, rejects her, calls off their wedding and yields to his father's support for Celeste. Kneeling before Celeste, Michael blames Melanie and promises to marry Celeste. The key turn comes when another guest interrupts, declaring 'She’s my wife' and naming Celeste as a stepmother. The ceremony collapses into exposed lies, leaving the family divided and the marriage plans unresolved.