They reach the church where the funeral is being held and realize that they are the first to arrive. This pleases Ira, who likes to be punctual. Serena, who had always been a bit eccentric, arrives looking like a Spanish matron in a red dress and long black shawl. Her unusual appearance is shadowed only by her request that Maggie and Ira sing just like they did at Serena and Max's wedding. Maggie doesn't think it's appropriate, but other friends are coming who will sing as well. Serena has decided that this is to be a memorial service, not a funeral; its purpose is to comfort her, and that's what she wants.
As the service finally begins, not all of those who were asked to sing do so. Serena makes mental notes.....
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