Page "The Deer Hunter" Paragraph 8

Later, during the Russian Orthodox traditional wedding toast to Steven and Angela, which is believed to be good luck for a couple who drink from conjoined goblets without spilling a drop, a drop of blood-red wine unknowingly spills on her wedding gown, foreshadowing the coming events.

Near the end of the reception, Nick asks Linda to marry him, and she agrees.

Later that night, after a drunk and naked Michael runs through the streets of town, Nick chases him down and begs Michael not to leave him " over there " if anything happens.

The next day, Michael and the remaining friends go deer hunting one last time, and Michael again scores a deer with " one shot ".