Jeremy tries to convince a burnt-out John to crash one final high-stakes wedding hosted by the Secretary of the Treasury. The two argue over the 'rules' of crashing and their legacy, highlighting the tension between their aging lifestyle and their commitment to the craft.
JEREMY: John, I am holding the Kentucky Derby of wedding announcements!
JOHN: I thought we were done for a while?
JEREMY: This is different. This is the Secretary of the fucking Treasury!!
JOHN: Cleary?
JEREMY: Yes, Cleary's daughter! Out on the Cape!
JOHN: [unenthusiastic] Mm-hmm.
JEREMY: What's wr
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