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- Trevor was freaking out about not making the A team,

so I marched on down here and I picked up some of Peyton's

Frown Upside Down cookies. [chuckling]

It's all it took to perk him up.

- Karen can't decide if she wants to paint the house

smoky grey or mossy green, so she sent me to pick up

some Decision Making donuts. Works every time.

- Hey there, Chloe. What can I get for you today?

- I need to see Peyton. I have a special order.

- Right. Just one second.

[soft music]

Hey, Peyton. Chloe's here to see you.

Says she's got a special order.

- Oh, perfect. Tell her I'll meet her in my office.

- Okay.

- Okay, so what's going on?

- I need you to make me a True Love pie.

But a special one, like souped up or something.

- Is everything okay with you and Luke?

- I guess we'll find out after dinner tomorrow night.

- Okay, what happens tomorrow night?

- Well, you know Luke and I have been together for two years now.

- Mm-hmm. - And I'm just ready.

I thought he was going to ask me to marry him on my birthday

and he didn't...

and so I thought maybe on our anniversary...

and he didn't, so I finally have him an ultimatum

and I told him tomorrow's the night.

He has to make a decision about our future.

- And you think my True Love pie is gonna get him to propose?

- Well, everyone knows your bakes are magic, Peyton.

- Chloe, those are just silly rumours.

And you don't need that pie.

Luke could not love you more if he tried.

When he comes in here every afternoon to get a slice of his favourite chocolate cake,

you are the only thing he talks about.

- Really? - Really.

And he told me once that he wants to serve that cake at your wedding.

- He did? - He did.

I'm sure he's just waiting until the perfect moment to surprise you.

- Thank you.

- I'm just telling you the truth.

- I believe you.

But can you still make that pie?

I know he loves me, I just... it can't hurt.

Right?

- Okay, fine, I will make you the pie.

Come by tomorrow after work and pick it up?

- Thank you so much. - Of course.

- The tents are being set up at 10 AM,

so I need your lighting guys there at the same time

so they can set up the chandelier as soon as everything is ready.

That's not gonna work for me.

10:30 is not the same as 10 AM, Dave.

Thank you. Thank you. We'll see you then.

Good morning, Shonda. - Good morning, Archer.

I got the applicant files for the St. Pete's Starlight Ball.

The planning committee asks that you narrow it down

to the final four, who'll we invite to a tasting

to pick the caterer for the event.

- Anyone promising?

- I put my favourite at the top.

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- Sweetlove Bakery?

Peyton and I, we don't always see eye to eye on the details.

- Everyone loves Sweetlove Bakery.

- There are a lot more experienced bakers here than Peyton.

But you're right. She's worth considering.

Her bakes are solid.

- Well, let me know when you make a decision.

[playful music]

- Matt's been trying to get us tickets to the Starlight Ball.

Have you ever been?

- I guess it is that time of year again

when the talk of the town turns to sequins and taffeta.

- Sounds like a really big deal.

- Sometimes I forget that you didn't grow up here.

Feel like I've known you for forever.

- Aw.

Same.

- And yeah, I guess it is a big deal.

My parents buy a table for it every year.

It's supposed to be about honouring people

who have made a difference in St. Pete,

but I feel like it's really about

who can wear the fanciest dress.

I haven't been since high school.

- Oh, uh, I didn't know you felt that way about it.

- Oh, I would never judge you if you wanted to go.

I think everyone should go to the Starlight Ball

at least once. It's pretty...

sparkly.

- No, it's not that.

Um, it's just that I sort of have a surprise for you.

- What?

- I may have submitted you to be

the dessert caterer for the Starlight Ball.

- Why would you do that?

- Because I knew you wouldn't

and it would be so great for you.

- Riley.

[sighs]

I'm not that kind of baker.

I don't make all that... fancy stuff.

- You're amazing. You have so many loyal customers.

People love your bakery.

- I don't even bake my own recipes, they're my grandmas.

She was an incredible baker

and people come just for her bakes.

- They love the way you make them.

That's what keeps people coming here.

- Maybe. But I could never come up with desserts like she did.

I mean, she found inspiration everywhere.

I am just following directions.

- I could follow directions for open-heart surgery,

but I don't think you want me as your doctor.

It takes more than just directions to make a good baker.

- That's not the same thing.

- Plus, I've seen you experimenting with your own recipes.

When are you gonna put some of those on the menu?

- Maybe some day. - Now day.

You are way better than all the other bakers in town.

What are you waiting for?

[bell ringing]

- That's my 5 o'clock appointment.

I have a customer coming by for a special bake.

Um, could you bring some tea to my office please?

- Okay. But we are not done with this.

- And maybe some Forgive and Forget eclairs?

[sighs]

- I'm headed out for the night. - Have a good night.

- But I did want to run something by you before I go.

- Did the swatches for the St. Pete's Starlight Ball

table linens... they came in?

- Uh, no. I just...

I can tell you've been super swamped with the ball

and I think it's time for me to step up to the plate and help.

- Shonda, you've already been a big help with the ball.

- Well, I don't mean helping out with the ball specifically,

but I did come up with some ideas for the Bowie-Gardner wedding.

- Oh. - I just think I can alleviate

some of the work load.

I really wanna jump in and run my own event.

- I'll take a look. - Thank you.

Don't stay too late.

- I always do.

- Okay, you ready to pack it in? - Uh, yes. In a second,

I'm just picking out the special for tomorrow.

- Alright, well, crack of dawn's gonna come early tomorrow.

Those muffins aren't gonna make themselves.

- I'm right behind you, I promise.

- Okay.

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You're here extra early. What's all this?

- I thought about what you said and you're right,

I have been wanting to put one of my own items on the menu

and honour my grandmother by adding to her collection.

And the idea of getting to cater the Starlight Ball...

Well, it's inspired me to at least give it a try.

- Aw.

I am so happy to hear that.

Ooh. Are those the samples for Delia Belmont's wedding?

- Yes. I just finished those up.

I'm gonna take them over to Archer Brooks, he's her planner.

- Oh. Are you delivering them yourself?

- Yeah, I was thinking about getting out of the bakery,

getting some fresh air. Feeling a little stuck.

- Okay, well, don't be nervous or anything,

but maybe just make sure those are extra perfect.

- Why?

- Because Archer Brooks is on the committee

that picks the caterer for the Starlight Ball.

- Oh, well that's... that's wonderful.

Archer Brooks is only the most nitpicky person I've ever met.

- He might be a touch fastidious.

- A touch? Do you remember when he had me re-pipe Sadie Miller's

90th birthday cake because he said my curlicues

were ambiguous?

- Okay, well, I know that he may be a little tough to work with,

but let's focus on the big picture here.

You really want the Starlight Ball--

- That was before I knew he was on the committee.

- Not important right now. What's important

is that you put a smile on your face and you deliver

these absolutely delicious cake samples that are sure to impress

one Archer Brooks!

Okay? - Here's to hoping.

- Have fun. - I'll do my best.

- Make a good impression.

[soft music]

- Hi.

- Hi, Peyton. What can I do for you?

- I have the samples for Adelia Belmont's cake tasting.

- Hm, a special in-person delivery.

To what do we owe the honour?

- I just felt like getting some fresh air.

Oh, and I have something for you as well.

- Thank you. I can't wait to try them.

- I should get these in to Archer,

you know how he hates to wait.

- Yeah, well, fair warning, we had a little mix up

with our tent vendors for our party this weekend,

so he is not in a good mood. Enter at your own risk.

- Thank you for the heads up. [chuckling]

- Yeah, he's in the conference room.

I'll show you in. - Okay, thank you.

I love our outfit, it is so cute.

- Thanks. Yeah, I thought maybe I should treat myself

a little bit. - Yeah.

[sighs]

- Yes. - Archer?

Peyton Hilliard is here to see you to drop off the cake samples

for Delia's tasting.

- Send her in. - Thank you.

- Mm-hmm. - Hello.

- Hi. I wasn't expecting a hand delivery.

- I run a small business, customer service is important.

- I hope this doesn't have anything to do with the Starlight Ball.

Even though I'm on the committee,

I don't actually have final say.

- The thought didn't even cross my mind.

- Okay. I also make a point of not playing favourites.

- Great. And I make a point of never kissing up.

So, now that we're on the same page, uh, just let me know

which cake you and Delia pick.

- I'll do that. - I look forward to your candid

comments and suggestions.

[soft music]

- Hey. - Hey.

- What you working on?

- Uh, I saw this couple downtown today

and they looked like they were seeing each other

for the first time in a really long time.

They looked so happy.

And it gave me the idea for a new recipe.

- Ooh, a new recipe.

- It's not quite perfect yet,

I still have some work to do on it.

- I can't wait to taste them.

Hey, um...

I need to take off a few hours today.

Is that okay?

- Yeah. Is everything okay?

- Mm-hmm. I just have an appointment.

I'm sorry I didn't tell you about it before.

- That's okay.

- But I'll be back in time to help close up, okay?

- Okay.

- Okay, bye. - Bye.

- Mm. Oh my goodness, these cakes are so delicious

they're almost dangerous.

- I have to admit, I was very surprised you picked

Sweetlove Bakery.

You're planning a very sophisticated wedding.

Peyton's bakes have a tendency to be a little more homely.

- Well Peyton's work tends to be the best thing I've ever tasted.

And that's what people remember about a wedding cake,

not how many tiers it has. - You're not wrong about that.

- Besides, people say that if you share one of Peyton's cakes

at your wedding, you're certain to have a long and happy marriage.

It's like that with all of her bakes, they do special things.

- I've heard the rumours. I can't say that I'm a believer.

- Well, have you ever been to the bakery?

- No. - Well, you should go sometime.

There's something special about that place.

You can feel it as soon as you walk in.

- Okay.

Okay, you've got me curious.

- Seriously, it's a great place. [phone ringing]

Sorry.

Oh, it's Mother. She's on my back to invite half

the country club, I've got to take this.

Um, I pick the lemon cake.

- I'll let her know. - I'll see you soon.

Hi. Uh, Mother. No, we cannot invite the Winguards

and the Van Der Veers, they can't stand each other.

I'm not gonna have another champagne tower debacle

at my wedding.

[soft music]

- Shonda, can you come in here?

Hey. Okay, so I picked the finalist for the Starlight Ball

dessert caterer.

- Oh, sure.

I will call them first thing in the morning.

Oh, you need them to prepare a menu prior to the tasting, right?

- Yes.

- There's only three.

- I'd like to inform one of them personally.

- Oh really? Who?

- Peyton Hilliard.

[soft music]

- So, um, how did your appointment go today?

- What?

- Your appointment.

- Oh, um, it was fine. Just a check-up thing.

Normal stuff.

- Yeah, you said that this afternoon but I got worried,

you were acting a little off.

- I was probably just distracted.

I'm gonna go close up.

- Okay.

- Hey there. - Thanks.

I was afraid I wasn't gonna make it in time.

- No worries, I'll get your pie ready.

Oh... hi Archer. - Hi.

- I'm sorry but I'm afraid we're closed for the night.

- I just saw a customer come in.

- Oh, she's picking up a special order,

but I've already packed up all our goodies for the night.

- Well I'm not here to pick anything up,

I just wanted to talk to Peyton.

- Oh. Okay.

Um, hang on. I'll get her.

- Thank you.

- Uh, Chloe, just have a seat if you'd like.

I'll get your pie.

Chloe's here for her souped up True Love pie.

- Oh, great. It's on the bottom shelf.

- And we have another special guest.

- Who?

- Archer Brooks.

- What is he doing here?

There was nothing wrong with those cake samples.

Did he come all this way to complain about cake?

- He didn't say why he was here,

he just said he wants to talk to you.

[sighs]

But, as long as he's here,

you might as well give him a Sweet Success pie.

Maybe it'll win you some points for the Starlight Ball gig.

- Archer Brooks makes a point of never playing favourites.

- Well, it certainly can't hurt.

- I don't know, Riley.

This feels a little bit like kissing up.

- Peyton, please trust me on this.

This is exactly what we need.

Just give him the pie.

Go. - Okay. Fine.

I am so sorry for the wait.

I have one souped up True Love pie with extra love.

- Thank you. I know this will work.

- You don't need it. He will take one look at you

in that dress and melt.

- Here's hoping.

- Have a good time. - Thanks, P.

- What can I do for you, Archer?

- Delia recommended that I come by and check out the bakery.

- Oh, that was nice of her.

Did she like her cakes?

- Yeah, she loved them.

She picked the lemon.

That one's my favourite too.

- Uh, but that's not the only reason why I stopped by tonight.

- Okay.

- I just wanted to let you know personally

that I've narrowed down the four finalists

for the St. Pete's Starlight Ball.

And you're one of them, congratulations.

- Oh, wow.

Thank you.

- So there's a tasting on the 9th,

you have to submit your menu before then.

And if you have any questions, reach out to Shonda.

- Okay.

Is that all?

- Yes. That's it.

- Okay. Oh, well this pie is for you.

It's a leftover pie... Not a left...

not a "leftover-leftover," like a today leftover.

And it's not a bribe, I know you can't be schmoozed.

It's just a... for you, if you want to eat it.

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

- Uh, for the pie. - Yeah.

- I'm just gonna take this home.

- Yeah. That's what you should do with a pie...

- I'll see you at the tasting. - Yes. You will.

[soft music]

- Did you give it to him? - Uh, yeah.

- And?

- I don't know, he was acting kind of weird.

- How weird? - Just like... weird.

But I am one of the final four caterers for

the Saint Pete's Starlight Ball. [gasps]

- What?! - Yeah.

Nice. Wow. That Sweet Success pie worked

before he even ate it.

Wow. Okay, you are definitely gonna get this.

We need to make the-- - Well I don't know about that.

[sighs]

[whimsical music]

[whimsical upbeat music]

[beeping]

- Bye-bye. - Bye.

- Good morning, Mary. - Hey Peyton, how are you?

- I'm good, how are you? - I'm great.

- I will take the usual, please.

- Oh, okay. - How's your sister?

- Oh, she's much better, thank you for asking.

- Good, I'm glad. Oh, you know what Mary,

it looks like I left my wallet back at my place.

I'm gonna just run over there and grab it, I'll be right back.

- Oh, okay. - I'll get it.

- Archer. Hi. Oh, no, I couldn't ask you to do that.

- Truly, I don't mind.

It's the least I can do to thank you for that delicious pie

you gave me last night.

- Oh, okay. Thanks.

- Well there you go. - Thank you.

- Here. - Thank you, Sir.

- That should cover it. - Thank you.

- Okay, well I'm gonna head back to the bakery.

- Yeah.

I'll see you soon.

Can I grab a newspaper? - Sure.

[soft music]

- Hey, Riley.

- Hey. [chuckling]

- What you working on? - Nothing.

Those flowers, they're gorgeous.

- Oh, aren't they? - What's the occasion?

- Um, my parents are coming by to visit.

I want everything to look perfect when they do.

- You shouldn't let them get you in a tizzy.

- You know how my parents are, Riley.

- Well okay, yeah, maybe the flowers are a good idea.

But just remember, you're a smart business woman

who knows what she's doing

and who's on her way up in the world.

- I will try to remember that.

[soft music]

- Good morning, Shonda. - I'm so sorry, Mr. Brooks,

I'll be done in five minutes,

I know I said I'd get it finished last night,

but it got really late and then I didn't want to drive home sleepy--

- Hey, don't worry about it, the event's not 'til next week.

We have plenty of time.

- Okay. Thanks. - Good.

Oh, wait a minute, isn't today your mother's birthday?

- Yeah, it is. How'd you know that?

- I think I heard you talking about it last week.

Why don't you take the rest of the afternoon off,

bring her out to lunch.

- Are... are you sure? - Absolutely!

All this can wait 'til tomorrow. Mom's come first.

- Okay. Um, thank you so much.

I guess I'll see you tomorrow morning then.

- Perfect. Tell your mom I said happy birthday.

- I will.

[chuckling] - Good.

[whistling]

- Bonjour! - Mom?

Dad, hi. - We've come to visit

our little patisserie.

- Oh, it smells delicious in here.

- Why'd you guys come through the back?

You're guests. - We're investors.

Can you blame us for wanting to inspect our little asset?

- Which I have almost paid you back for.

Speaking of, I have another payment for you guys,

so if you want to just step out into my office,

I can just give it to you there.

Or I could give it to you back here,

but we'd have to do something about mom's hair.

Uh, I'm sure I have a hair net around here somewhere.

- Oh, no, no. No need for that.

- Okay, then I will meet you guys out there.

- Okay. Apres vous.

[sighs]

- Oh, this is for you. - Oh, thank you, honey.

But maybe you should invest some of this back in the business?

- Yes, I mean, perhaps getting some new curtains.

- They're part of the bakery's charm, Mom.

- Oh, I've only been a designer for over 25 years,

but why bother listening to me?

- We just want to help you reach your goals, honey.

- Well, I might be catering the desserts for the Starlight Ball.

- What? You're catering the Starlight Ball?

- This is great news!

- Wait 'til I tell Buffy Parkington.

She is always bragging about that daughter of hers

and her very successful line of organic lip balms.

- I said I might be catering the Starlight Ball.

They've narrowed it down to four bakers and I'm one of them.

- Oh. Well, that's very nice, dear.

- We'll be keeping our fingers crossed, won't we?

- Of course we will.

We only want what's best for you.

- Well, we better run. I'm going to miss my tee time.

- Your father's playing golf at the club today.

- Right. Uh, do you guys want me to pack these up

so you can take them with you?

- Oh, no thanks honey.

Your mother and I are on the last day of a smoothie cleanse.

- Gotta stay lean and mean.

- I'll pull the car around up front.

- Bye, Dad. - Bye-bye.

- I just loved it when Mom made those warm heart tarts.

Are you only using grandmother's recipes

or have you finally decided to use that

European culinary education we paid so much for?

- I'm... working on some ideas.

- Perhaps even some sugar-free options,

for those of us watching our figure.

- Maybe. [honking]

- Oh, there's your father.

So, I'll see you Sunday for lunch.

- Yes, I wouldn't miss it.

- Bye, honey. - Bye, Ma.

[soft music]

[birds chirping]

- Hey Peyton. - Hey guys.

How are you, how's your mom? - She's doing great now.

I know she really appreciated the Feel Better fruit cake

you sent home with me last week.

- I'm glad she's feeling better. - Thank you.

[phone ringing] Oh, you know what? I gotta take this.

- Of course.

Well, don't keep me in suspense. Did he propose?

- No. - No?

But you're happy about it? - Well, we talked,

and it was just like you said.

He just wants to make sure that it's really special for me

and a surprise. And...

he told me how much he loves me.

- I'm really glad you guys worked it out.

- The pie was delicious, by the way.

Oh, and guess what?

- What? - I got a promotion this morning!

- Chloe, congratulations!

- I've been hoping for it for so long.

And my boss called me in today and he said that

he's really been noticing my initiative.

- I am so proud of you.

- Thanks, Peyton. Luke's taking me out to lunch to celebrate.

- That's fun. I hope you guys have a great time.

- Thank you, Peyton. You're the best, by the way.

- I gotta go, so I'll talk to you later.

All set?

- Bye guys. Have fun at lunch.

- It was so good seeing you.

[soft music]

- Enjoy.

Enjoy.

Hello. - Hello.

What are we sampling today? - Uh, Decision Making donuts.

- Ooh.

And what do these do? - They don't do anything,

they're just delicious.

- Come on, you have to know about the rumours.

- That's all they are. Rumours.

There's no magic in my bake.

- I don't know, that pie that you gave me last night,

I can't even stop thinking about it it's so magical.

I have to come by and get another slice.

- Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Uh, if you want to have a seat,

we can bring you out another slice.

- Right there? - Mm-hmm.

- And this is good.

- I'm glad.

Hey, Riley. - Yeah?

- Can I have a slice of the Sweet Success pie?

- Sure, I'll get one for you. - Okay, could you hurry?

It's for Archer Brooks. He said he loved the pie so much

that we gave him yesterday that he wants another slice.

- That's good, right? - I don't know,

I feel like he's acting all...

smiley and nice. It's weird.

- What you're describing sounds good to me.

- Could you just hurry. I feel like he's up to something.

- Yes, okay. - Okay. How long?

- Uh, just about two minutes or so.

- Two minutes, great, I'll let him know. Two minutes.

Thank you!

I'm sorry for the delay, we are fixing up a fresh pie,

it's just gonna be a couple of minutes.

- Please, have a seat.

- Uh-- - We might as well enjoy

this beautiful day while we wait.

- Okay.

- And look, the flowers. They turned out great.

- Right, I'm so sorry, I need to pay you back for these.

- No, no, no. That's not what I meant at all.

I kind of feel like we got off on the wrong foot.

Today I've just been super busy with the Starlight Ball prep

and I decided to come down here, grab a little snack.

- I don't know if we should discuss the Starlight Ball.

It kind of feels like a conflict of interest.

- It's fine.

Why have you never applied before this year?

- I don't know, I mean, the bakery is still relatively new

and while I really believe in what I do here,

I'm just a girl making her grandma's old recipes.

- You don't give yourself enough credit.

- Oh, yes, of course. Sorry, one second.

Hi. - I have a special order in

for you Sweet Success pie, I could really use it right now.

- Yes, of course. Yes.

You got it. Come by tomorrow. - I will.

- Okay.

Sorry about that.

Customer asking for a special order.

- Your customers, they clearly love you.

Are you sure you're not charming them

with some magical baked treats?

- I told you, those are just rumours.

My grandma gave funny names to all of her recipes

and I think it's given people some ideas.

[knocking]

Oh, shoot, I forgot, I have a meeting with a customer

about another special order. Riley will be out with your pie.

- Wait, Peyton.

I'd love to learn more about your grandmother's recipes.

By chance, are you free for dinner tonight?

- Uh...

Hold that thought.

Hey, Riley - Yeah.

- Archer Brooks just asked me to dinner.

- He did? - Mm-hmm.

- What if he's gonna tell you you're a shoo-in

for the Starlight Ball?

Guess that pie is working. Quick, quick, quick.

Go, give him another piece.

Go, go, go. - Okay.

- Yeah.

- I'm so sorry, just one more second

and I'll be right with you, George.

Sorry about the wait. Here is one slice

of Sweet Success pie.

Enjoy. - What's this?

- Oh, it's a slice of the pie I gave you yesterday.

- No, no, you gave me a honey lavender pie

with candied violets on top.

- I did what?

[mysterious music]

One souped up True Love pie...

- I got a promotion this morning!

- This pie is for you.

- Thank you.

Peyton?

- Hm. - Hi. Are you okay?

- Yeah, yeah, I'm good, so good.

I'm just gonna grab this and...

but I'm totally good.

- What? He didn't like the pie? - No. I gave him the wrong pie.

- You only had one pie. - No, I gave him the wrong pie yesterday.

- Which pie did you give him? - I gave Chloe the Sweet Success pie

and today she got a promotion.

- I gave Archer Chloe's extra souped up True Love pie--

- And he just asked you out.

You souped him up with your souped up pie

and now he's in love with you. - He's not in love with me,

not in any real way. He's...

Oh, what have I done?

- I thought you didn't think your bakes were magic.

- I don't.

- Then why are you freaking out?

- I'm not, I'm not freaking out.

- You should say yes.

- Why would I do that?

- Because he's an attractive, successful guy

who you may or may not have forced to fall in love with you

with a dessert.

Don't you think you at least owe him a date?

- No, no I do not owe him a date.

- All you ever do is hide behind your apron in this kitchen.

Go. Make new friends. Have new experiences.

It's just one dinner.

- You are not helping the situation.

At all.

- You'll thank me later. - Will I, though?

- Go, go, go. - Ugh.

One second, George. [chuckling]

I am so sorry but we are out of the honey lavender pie.

- Oh.

Well that's okay, I still have some left at home.

- Hm. Uh, that pie is just not as good the second day.

You really should just throw it out.

- Are you out of your mind? I'm not the sole owner

of the Sweetlove Bakery honey lavender pie.

It's a commodity now.

[chuckling]: Okay.

Well, eat it at your own risk.

- Well, I should get back to work.

- Yeah, me too.

- Peyton.

I wasn't kidding about going out to dinner.

What do you say?

- Um, I, uh, I have a customer that I should get to,

I should get inside and do that, so, you have a great day,

you have a really good day.

Oh my...

[birds chirping]

[soft music]

- Hi. - Oh.

- Hi honey, I wasn't expecting you 'til Sunday.

- I have something I want to ask you about.

- Well of course,

I'm always happy when my girl comes for a visit.

Hang on a second, I was just seeing Buffy out.

- Peyton, so nice to see you.

- Hi Mrs. Parkington.

- I hear there's a congratulation in order.

- For what?

- That you'll be catering the Starlight Ball.

- Oh, that-- - You know, Buffy,

we really should let you go. I know you always said

that Douglas hates it when you're not there to greet him

with your precious smile when he comes home from work.

- It's true.

The man just loves my face.

Until we meet again.

It was so nice seeing you, Peyton.

I can't wait to see what you'll bring to the Starlight Ball.

- About that Mrs. Par-- - Yeah, Buffy, was great to see you,

have a wonderful night.

- Why did you tell Buffy that I'm catering the Starlight Ball?

I don't have the job.

- You don't have the job yet.

- I wish you wouldn't do that.

- Oh, please don't be angry. It will give you wrinkles.

Here, have a cupcake.

- I don't want a cupcake, Mom.

- Well, you said you had something to ask me.

- Yes.

What do you know about grandma's True Love pie?

- Oh, that pie.

[chuckling]

People were always coming over to the house

asking for Mom's True Love pie.

It had the reputation of being very effective.

- Right, but how did it work?

- I don't know, actually.

My girlfriends, whenever they got in a fight

with their boyfriends,

would always want to come over to the house

and have that pie.

And so my mom would invite them into the kitchen,

sit them down with a cup of tea

and talk to them while she baked.

And when they left, everything in the world was right again.

- So was it just that pie that did things?

- She had a million recipes with those silly little names.

- Do you believe grandma's bakes were magic?

- I think the people that she baked them for thought so.

But no,

her pies weren't magic.

[birds chirping]

- It's just a regular pie.

- Coming up with some new culinary masterpiece?

- Archer, hi. Uh, no, I'm just...

studying the classics.

- Do you mind if I join you?

- Uh, sure, yeah. Have a seat.

- Wow.

I don't normally walk through the park,

but this morning, I just woke up and felt so inspired

to take a walk in the beauty of nature.

- Uh, yeah, I like it here too.

- It's just a bonus that I ran into you.

- Yeah, so...

lucky.

- I have a confession.

- Okay.

- I had another slice of the honey lavender pie

for breakfast.

- You really shouldn't have pie for breakfast,

you should try cereal or some other multi-grain option.

- You were wrong.

- About what?

- It's even better the next day.

- Oh.

Well that's... that's great.

- You know, you're a really talented baker, Peyton.

You could easily expand your business outside of St. Pete.

You could even market your recipes nationally,

they're that good. - I don't know,

I run a small operation and I like it that way.

I like to know the people that I bake for personally.

- I get that. But it's also nice to dream big.

- Maybe...

- You know, you never did answer me about going out to dinner.

- Oh. That. Right.

Um, Archer, I...

I appreciate the invitation and you're a nice guy,

but I think it would be a conflict of interest.

- Why? - Well, you're on the committee

that picks the caterer for the Starlight Ball

and I am one of the caterers up for the job,

I just... I don't think it would look right.

- Well, I can't say that I'm not disappointed,

but I do understand.

- Thank you.

- And I still hope that you'll change your mind.

But at the very least, I'll see you at the tasting tomorrow.

Oh, and make sure that you email your menu to Shonda today.

- I will.

- Have a wonderful day, Ms. Hilliard.

- You as well, Mr. Brooks.

- Have a wonderful day, everyone.

They're so nice.

- Wanting to make sure... Oh.

There you are! I've been trying to call you!

Are you okay?

- Yeah, I am absolutely wonderful.

I just turned off my phone, I'm trying to be...

in the moment. Why, is everything okay?

- Just, you never come into work this late,

I thought something happened to you.

- I appreciate the worry,

I promise I'm totally fine.

- What were you doing?

- I just went for a walk in the park.

- You were doing what?

- Yeah, I was trying to get inspiration

for the Gardner-Bowie wedding.

- Oh. - Actually,

didn't you put together a list?

A collection of ideas for the even?

- Yeah, the file is still on your desk.

[phone ringing]

- I'm really sorry, I totally forgot to go through it.

I'm gonna take a look at it right now.

[sighs]

[soft music]

- Oh, Riley, no, don't eat those,

I meant to throw them out!

- What are you talking about, they're delicious.

You should totally put those on the specials board.

Or, mm, you should put 'em on the samples menu for the ball.

- No, no, no. They're not lacey enough,

the cream was kind of grainy

and I'm pretty sure I used too much sugar.

- Uh, no, no don't. Aw.

Why don't you want people to try your recipes?

You're a great baker!

- I just want everything to be perfect.

- There's no such thing as perfect.

[whispers]: Oh, it was so good.

- Well, I should get started on

my bakes for the tasting tomorrow.

- Right, um... I know that the timing is really bad,

but do you think I could take a long lunch today?

- Yeah, I think I can find someone to cover the counter.

You promise everything's okay?

- Yep, absolutely.

- Okay.

- Okay, bye. - Bye.

[upbeat soft music]

[♪]

- Did you finish?

- I did! Everything is all boxed

up and ready for the tasting.

- Looks great! - Thank you.

- Okay, I will take them over first thing in the morning.

- Thank you.

- Wait...

you're not gonna put in your Brandy Snaps?

- Oh, yeah, I just... I didn't feel like they were ready yet.

- Okay...

- Ready to get out of here?

- Yeah...

- Oh! So I was thinking,

for next week Warm Hearts tarts display,

how do we feel about roses?

- I love that idea.

- Roses or peonies?

- Uh, well...

Peonies!

[upbeat soft music]

[indistinct conversation]

- We'll let you know when we make our decision.

Sorry for the wait! - It's okay!

- Saved the best for last. - Hope they think so.

- We already have your samples set up inside.

- Thank you.

- I'll take you in. - Okay, let's do this.

Hi!

- Peyton! Please, have a seat.

- Oh, thanks.

- I'd like to introduce you to Merriam Gilpin, Perry Wright.

They'll be our judges today. - Nice to meet you.

- So, here, I'm gonna pass out the menus

and go ahead and tell us about

your experience with Starlight Ball.

- Yes. I grew up going to the Starlight Ball.

And while it was no fun watching the adults dance,

the dessert table was always a fantasy.

And it made me want to start baking with my grandma,

who was the best baker I knew.

- That sounds really sweet. Can't wait to try everything.

Can you tell us... Tell us about the menu.

What are we diving into?

- Ah, yes! So I decided...

to make a couple of her favourites,

as well as... one of my own.

- How did it go? - I couldn't really tell.

- I'm sure they loved it. - I hope they did!

- I promise, I will give you a call once we find out.

Fingers crossed! - Thank, Shonda.

- Hey, Peyton! - Oh, hey.

- I just wanted to let you know, you did really great in there.

- Really? I feel like I... blundered the whole thing.

That story about me being a little girl that was...

- It was charming.

- And my Blissful Brandy Snaps,

I just came up with that recipe,

they weren't really ready

to share, the recipe was--

- I loved them, they're my favourite.

- Really?

[soft music]

Well, shouldn't you get back

in there, you've got some deliberating to do!

I'm not sure they liked it.

- Oh, well I'm sure that they absolutely loved it,

but he still has his appointment,

so we're gonna reconvene on Tuesday.

- Well, I better get going. - Uh...

So I was thinking, I know that you said dinner

was off the table, because of the whole conflict of interest,

but is coffee a bad idea?

- I don't know, that still kind

of feels like skirting the boundaries.

- It is only four o'clock.

I mean, dinner hours don't really start 'till seven,

I think we're way outside of the boundaries.

- Well...

I'm really more of a tea person,

but I know a good place.

- You know, I used to be a DJ.

- You were a DJ?

[laughing]: Why do you say it like that?

What's wrong with that? - No, nothing!

It's just not what I was expecting.

- Well, yes, so I... I did it to pay my way through college.

And then, people just kept asking me for referrals.

For caterers and for rental companies.

So I just realized, I could be doing this whole thing myself.

- Are you one of those people

that everything you touch just turns to gold?

[chuckling]: No. No, I do not believe in luck.

I believe in hard work.

- Cheers to that. - Cheers.

Wow, it's really good.

- Thanks.

- But that's also why I don't take anything for granted.

It's really important to me

to always have everything be perfect.

- I understand that, more than you know.

[soft music]

- Tell me about you.

You said you used to bake with your grandmother, right?

- Yeah. She was the best baker I ever knew.

Actually, all of the recipes I use here are hers.

- Is she still around?

- No.

She passed away when I was seventeen.

It's actually the reason I stopped going

to the Starlight Ball.

We used to look through the dessert table together,

and anything I wanted to learn how to make,

she would teach me.

It was kinda our thing.

- I'm sorry.

- No, it's okay.

I'm so lucky, I mean, I have so much of her still.

Every time I bake one of her recipes,

it feels like she's holding my hand.

That's a big reason why I wanted

to try to cater the Starlight Ball this year.

That, and some heavy encouragement from Riley.

But I think it would make my grandma...

really proud.

- That's beautiful.

- Thank you.

Uh, anyway, after college,

I jetted off to culinary school

in Paris, where I learned about all kinds of fancy pastries,

and chocolatiering but it just never felt right.

I wanted to bake the way that my grandma did:

handmade with love.

So I dropped out and I came back here,

and I convinced my parents to invest in a bakery,

and the rest is history.

Um... you should have it.

It is a Cheerful Chocolate Tart.

It's one of my favourites.

- Thank you.

- Well, I should get back to work.

I have a whole kitchen to clean before I can go home.

- Yeah, yeah. No, of course, me too.

By now, Shonda probably thinks I fell in a lake or something.

Thanks for the treats.

- Anytime.

- I may just take you up on that.

[whimsical music]

- Mom? Dad?

Hello?

- Oh, hi, honey! - Hey!

- So good to see you. We've been waiting for you!

- You said noon.

And who's car is outside? Is somebody here?

- We have an extra special guest joining us for lunch today.

- Oh, anyone I know? - Archer Brooks.

- What's Archer Brooks doing here?

- I found out that Archer is on the committee

to pick the caterer for the Starlight Ball!

- Accidentally or on purpose? - That's not important.

I also found out that he is a member of the same club

as your father and I!

- Okay, well, I can't wait to hear where this is going.

- And I may have tipped the caddy 20 dollars

to find out his tee time and your dad and I

also showed up at the same time.

- Mom, you didn't. - Oh, don't worry!

I mean, we had a wonderful time. And your father!

He golfed a 92! Peyton, he is so proud of himself.

- Okay, stay on track.

- Well, I simply told Archer

that we always buy a table at the Starlight Ball.

And that we would be so honoured if you were chosen.

- Are you kidding?

- Oh, honey, I wouldn't tease you about that.

I know how important this is to you.

- How long did it take to perfect that--

- Well, it's hardly perfect, I can assure you of that.

- Agree to disagree! - Alright, yeah, okay.

- Archer! - Peyton!

I just ran into your folks at the club, imagine that.

- Imagine that.

- I keep trying to trick him into telling me

who they're picking to cater the St. Pete's Starlight Ball!

But he can't be cracked. - Dad...

- I keep telling them we're going to make

our decision on Tuesday.

I promise! I promise,

I'll let you know on Tuesday.

And then they invited me over for lunch,

and I said that I really didn't think you'd mind.

- Oh, of course not.

- Timothy, dear, we need to go out back

and tend to those hummingbird feeders.

- What, now? I took care of them yesterday!

- Yeah, well, it's urgent.

You know, they've been so hungry lately, and I--

- I know, I know--

- What a crazy coincidence

that you ran into my parents at the club.

- Crazy, I know. It was really nice of them to invite me over.

- What are you playing at?

- What do you mean?

- Like, is this some sort of weird game

where you want to make me think that I will be picked

as the caterer for the Starlight Ball,

if I go out with you?

- That's really elaborate.

- Okay, well I just don't understand.

Because you're usually so...

smug and businessy,

and now you're just...

not.

- Thanks.

- So... what is it?

- I don't know.

Honestly, no idea,

just... something's happened to me over the last few days.

I feel like I just woke up...

[laughing]

It's just... I just realized

I need more balance in my life!

- And that's all?

- Not entirely.

[upbeat soft music]

I've also realized that I really

want to get to know you better.

- It's just the pie. - Excuse me?

- Nothing.

- ...it's my mistake.

- Alright, alright, alright.

- You know what, it is so beautiful outside,

why don't we take our lemonades and sit out back?

Well, Peyton just loved to bake! When she was five,

we bought her one of those little toy ovens.

Oh! She was so cute in her little apron

and her tiny little oven mitts! - Mom!

- And she was a perfectionist. Never let us taste anything!

- She fed all her experiments to our dog, Rufus.

[chuckles]

It got to be where

he wouldn't eat anything but cupcakes!

- Oh, really?

- Then, my mother took her under her wing.

She was an incredible baker.

- So I hear.

- It didn't surprise us that she wanted to start a bakery.

- And now here she is, a big success.

- And she'll be an even bigger success

once she caters the Starlight Ball.

- Mom, seriously, stop.

- Oh, let a mother drop a hint.

Certainly can't hurt, can it, Archer?

- Doesn't bother me.

- Well, this has been lovely.

Thank you so much for hosting, Mom,

but I have to get back to the bakery,

I have some things I've got to do, so I'm gonna head out.

- And I should get going too, I don't want to impose

on too much of your time. - Oh, nonsense!

We've enjoyed having you. - We'll walk you out.

[laughing]

- Let's do this again soon! - Thank you again,

everything was delicious. - Any time!

Bye, honey. Call me later! With good news, I hope.

- Okay, we're leaving. Bye guys, love you.

- Bye!

[birds chirping]

- That was really fun.

Love hearing stories about little Peyton.

- My mom has a master's degree in embarrassing me.

- It wasn't embarrassing, it was adorable.

[chuckles]

Peyton.

I know you don't want to go out with me

before the Starlight Ball, but I'm really hoping

you'll reconsider after.

I enjoy spending time with you.

- Okay, look. This crush or whatever feelings you're having,

it's not real.

- It's very real. Very real.

I like you, Peyton. A lot.

[phone ringing]

It's Shonda.

One second.

Hello?

No, no, it's supposed to be eight round tables,

not three rectangular tables.

Well, that's not gonna work,

tell them to take this away...

No, no, hang on, hang on.

Tell them to take it away and come back with the right order.

And Shonda, listen, hey, I know you can handle this,

so I'm gonna leave you in charge.

Yes, I mean it.

Okay, bye.

[soft music]

Sorry about that.

I was just telling you how much I like you.

And I think that you like me too.

- I do like you.

- It's all I needed to hear.

- But I really do have to go.

- Okay. Well, I'm just gonna go home

and have another slice of the honey-lavender pie.

- Oh, Baby, come on, come on.

- I'll see you later, Peyton.

- A new batch!

[gasps] - No!

- Don't worry about that,

I've already burned all my fingertips off.

- It's not that. Look at them. The edges are all overbrowned.

- Where are they overbrowned?

- That's overbrowned,

that's overbrowned, that one's definitely overbrowned!

They weren't ready to show to the committee for the ball, Riley.

I know it was you that snuck them in there.

- I don't know what you're talking about!

Plus, that's not overbrowned, that's delicious caramelization.

Besides, people come here because you make food

that reminds them of home, and it makes them feel special.

Brown edges and all.

- I'm gonna make another batch.

- I don't know why you can't accept

that they're just perfect the way they are.

[upbeat soft music]

Uh, before you make your next batch,

you have an appointment. - Oh, I do?

- Mm-hmm. In your office. - Okay. Thank you.

Don't touch this. I'm serious. They're not good enough.

Sorry about that, I was... Um?

- I'm your appointment. - Oh? Okay.

Do you wanna have a seat? - Yeah.

- What's going on, is everything okay?

- I know I've been out a lot lately,

and I really appreciate you understanding.

- Of course.

- I just had some things that I needed to do,

and I haven't been ready to talk to you about it.

- Are you quitting? - What?

- It's just, you've been acting really weird recently,

and then I saw you filling out that application the other day, and...

- No, no, that's not it at all.

- Oh, okay, good.

[soft music]

Is everything okay?

- Yes.

And no.

Matt and I have been trying to start a family.

- Oh, my gosh! That's great! So, are you...

- No. I am not pregnant.

We've actually been trying for a while now

and it's not happening. - I'm sorry.

- It's okay.

So we've investigated different options and...

hence all the appointments.

- What did they say?

- That it's very, very expensive.

- Right.

- So we're looking into adoption.

- That's wonderful. Anything you need,

time off from work, if you need rides to appointments,

if Matt's not available, let me know, I'm here.

- I know.

Sorry I didn't talk to you about this sooner.

- It's okay.

- It's just that it feels...

embarrassing to me, you know?

Plus, I get frustrated.

Like, who wants to talk about these problems? It's depressing.

Plus I don't need anyone to feel sorry for me.

- You are my best friend.

You can tell me anything.

And I don't feel sorry for you.

I feel hopeful for you.

- Don't make me cry.

[chuckling]

I love you. - I love you, too.

- And I do have a favour to ask.

- Anything.

- I know you haven't made them in a long time.

And I know you think that all this stuff

about your grandma's recipes is just a bunch of hooey,

but you did say the True Love Pie worked on Archer.

Would you be willing to make me

some of your grandma's Puppy Seed Buns in the Oven?

- You are gonna be a mom.

You are gonna be a great mom.

Whoever your kid is, has already won the Mom lottery.

You don't need those buns.

- But it couldn't hurt, right?

- Of course I'll make them for you.

- Perfect.

Thank you!

[hopeful music]

[clears throat]

But also could you make them now?

I'm starving.

- Now? Like right now?

- I think it's the stress.

[chuckles]: Oh, okay. Yeah, I'll make them right now.

[upbeat music]

[♪]

[soft music]

- Hey, buddy. I've got dibs on that table

and I will fight for what's mine.

- I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't realize it was yours,

I didn't realize you kept regular business hours here.

[laughing]

- You look awfully pensive.

What were you doing, solving all the world's problems?

- No, just pondering life.

- It is a pretty good thinking spot.

- You know, I've realized that I've missed out on so much,

because I was so busy building my business.

- I can empathize.

- I always thought that if I was successful, I'd have security,

stature, respect, and that that's what I wanted to feel.

- Well, do you?

Feel successful?

- I do, but in order for it to mean something,

I have to have something else.

- Like what?

- Time.

Time to appreciate dinners,

walks in the park.

Delicious honey lavender pies.

And finding someone to share it all with.

So what about you?

What brings you to this most excellent thinking spot?

- Uh... I guess, sort of the same thing.

- What do you mean?

- Look, SweetLove Bakery is my dream.

I love my costumers, but sometimes, the pressure, it's...

It's a lot.

- I'm sorry, I don't understand.

- I'm just a baker. That's it. I don't have any magic.

- I don't know about that, I've seen you with your customers,

you're pretty magical.

- Well then that's almost worse,

because then I'm playing with people's lives,

I would never know what's real and what's not.

- I'm really sorry, Peyton.

I didn't even stop to consider

what kind of pressure you must be feeling.

- Well, I really should get going.

- You really don't have to go.

- I really do.

[soft music]

- Sorry I'm late.

Ms. Parkington. Hi, to what do we owe the pleasure?

- Well, I understand you were to pick the caterer

for the Starlight Ball today.

- That's correct.

- And if I'm not mistaken,

Ms. Peyton Hilliard

is in high consideration for the job.

- That's also correct.

- However, it has come to my attention

that you and Ms. Hilliard have developed a relationship

that's very personal in nature.

- Where are you doing with this, Buffy?

- I saw the two of you outside

of Susan and Timothy's house the other night.

Your exchange looked very intimate.

- Okay. Ms. Hilliard and I are just friends.

- That's certainly not how it looked.

- I'm afraid you're gonna have to be more clear.

- Because of your...

relationship with Ms. Hilliard,

I'm afraid you'll have to release her from consideration.

- We're... so, we're not in a relationship.

I don't believe that's a necessary course of action.

- Be that as it may, your serious lack of discretion

really doesn't give us a choice.

The reputation of the Starlight Ball comes first!

- And what if I just remove myself from the committee?

- That would be such a shame, Archer.

You get so much business from the other committee members

and sponsors, I would hate to see your business affected.

And all your employees.

[soft music]

- I'll let Pey... Ms. Hilliard know this afternoon.

And we'll just go with our second choice.

- I knew you would understand.

- Have a good day.

[bells ringing]

Hi!

- Hey. Do you mind if we talk for a minute?

- Sure, yeah, you wanna step into my office?

- Yeah.

- So what's up?

- Peyton, so the... the St. Pete Starlight Ball

planning committee got together this afternoon.

- And?

- And we were unexpectedly joined by Ms. Buffy Parkington.

- Oh... is she on the committee?

- No, but she is a very big donor.

- Okay...

- Buffy saw us talking the other day.

At your parent's house.

And... it was her impression that we were together.

- But we're not.

- I told her that,

and I explained everything, I did.

But she said that if she saw it, that it's possible

someone else might have seen it, and that it just wouldn't be...

just that it wouldn't be a good look.

- I guess they didn't really like my original recipe.

- Are you kidding me?

No, every single person said that your Snaps

were their favourite.

- Clearly not enough for them

to overlook a conflict of interest that doesn't even exist.

- Peyton, what Buffy think isn't true,

but honestly...

I really wouldn't mind if it was.

[soft music]

- Archer, look.

The only reason we are in this mess is because Riley

suggested that I give you a Sweet Success Pie

to help me land the gig, but I accidentally gave you

a souped up True Love Pie, and I guess that it worked,

because it tricked you into somehow having feelings for me.

[chuckling] - I...

A pie isn't why I feel this way.

Peyton, I like you because I think you're an incredible woman.

Not because I ate a dessert.

- Can you be sure about that?

I should get back to work.

[whimpering]

I didn't even put my name in for the job. Riley did.

But the more I became a maybe, the more I really wanted it.

Plus, I knew how proud of me it would make you and dad

and grandma, too.

- Oh, honey!

All of us are already so very proud of you.

I'm so sorry, I should have never have bragged to Buffy.

- You didn't know that this would happen.

- I mean, she and I have always had this rivalry,

but I never expected her to take it out on you.

[sniffles]

- I'm not mad at you, Mom.

[soft music]

- When I was in high school, I thought that I had some

of your grandmother's talent.

So I decided to create a recipe

for Buffy: Jealousy Pie.

[chuckling]

And then your grandmother sat me down,

and she told me

that anger is an ingredient

that never does what you want it to do.

- She told me to put love into everything I baked.

- Well, love is its very own special kind of magic.

It changes people.

Oh, I love you.

- I love you, too.

[sad music]

- Nice.

- My husband and I, we really want to buy a house,

but we just can't agree on which one to get.

- Oh, I'm sure that there is something I can do to help with that.

- Hey, are you okay?

- Oh, yeah.

[upbeat soft music]

Oh, Riley! He's here.

- Who's here?

- Archer. - Well, go say hi,

you know how talking works. - I can't talk to him!

- Well, you can't hide in this kitchen forever.

- You go! You tell him that I'm not here.

- Oh, no, no, he's not gonna believe me!

- Well, then be a better liar!

[sighs]

- Hi, Archer. Can I help you?

- Can I speak with Peyton, please?

- Uh, she is definitely gone.

- I thought I saw her bicycle outside?

- I have the same bicycle!

Um... we like to have all the same things!

- Are you sure she's not in the pantry?

- No! She is helping her mom...

plant tulip bulbs.

- Tulip bulbs? - Mm-hmm.

- Okay.

I got her a ticket.

To the St. Pete's Starlight Ball.

I'm planning something really special,

I'd love for her to see it.

Can you make sure she gets this?

- I'll be sure to give this to her.

- Thanks.

- Hey, Archer? - Yes. Yeah?

- Just give her some time.

- Thanks, Riley.

- What did he say?

- He brought you a ticket to the Starlight Ball.

- But... I could just go with my parents.

- I'm sure he knows that.

He just needed some excuse to come by.

- Well I'm not going. - He said there's something

special that he wants you to see.

- You take it. I know you and Matt wanna go

and this is a VIP ticket, you get a plus one.

- I still think you're making a big mistake.

But it would be nice to have a night out with Matt.

He's been so busy with work.

- You guys deserve it.

- Thank you. - Of course.

- Shonda, I know I've been

acting a little different recently.

- Yeah, just a little.

- I've decided I'm gonna make

some changes at Archer Events.

- What kind of changes?

- Well, I think it's time that I take a step back,

start enjoying some of the success,

instead of always working for it.

- What do you mean?

- I'm gonna start giving you some more responsibilities

is what I mean.

So the Gardner/Bowie wedding,

it's yours, you deserve it.

But on one condition.

- Of course, what?

- It's that you learn from me and you don't let all of this

run your entire life!

Okay? So that means your mother's birthday lunches,

that means special occasions, and if you need any help,

you just ask. - I promise.

You won't be disappointed!

- I don't expect to be.

Okay! Let's get this going.

- Have a great day.

Buffy. What can I get for you?

- Anything with chocolate in it.

- Okay.

[upbeat soft music]

How's your day? - Very well, thank you.

- Very good.

- How much do I owe you?

- Nothing.

Since you're such a good friend of my mother's.

- I do want to say that I'm sorry things didn't work out

for the Starlight Ball,

but we just couldn't take a chance, you know?

Tongues will wag, you know.

- Some more than others.

- My mother always put apple sauce in her cookies,

it made them very moist.

You should try it sometime.

- Thank you for the tip.

Well, I shouldn't keep you, I'm sure you have

so much to do to get ready for the St. Pete's Starlight Ball tonight.

- Thank you for the cookie. - Anytime.

Have a good day!

[jazz music]

- So, have you seen her yet?

- No, not yet.

- Oh... are you closed?

- I'm afraid we are.

- Ah, so looking forward to

a cup of tea and some company.

It is so quiet at the house.

- I'm sure I have some cookies

lying around here somewhere.

Why don't you have a seat, I'll go grab them.

- Thank you. - Of course.

[upbeat soft music]

- I would have thought you would have been at the ball tonight.

- I thought I would have too, but it's okay, I love this...

We sold out of almost everything today,

this was all that I had left.

They're called Blissful Brandy Snaps,

it's a new recipe that I'm experimenting with

and I'm not sure that it's quite right yet.

- I bet they're delicious.

Oh! It's almost like I'm there.

- Where?

- Oh! Paris. I spent a summer there as a young woman.

I met a man, Jean-Paul.

We fell in love.

- Sounds like a movie.

- It was like a movie.

But it went so fast. The summer ended and he asked me to stay,

but I was too afraid. I thought our love couldn't be real,

it's the magic of Paris and when reality would set in,

we would find that we weren't right for each other.

So I went home.

- Did you ever see him again?

[chuckling]

- In my dreams.

- Oh these are supposed to be Blissful Brandy Snaps,

I guess they don't really live up to their name.

- Oh, no, no, it's not that.

It's been too many years for that to hurt.

But I do wish that I'd been brave enough to say yes to love

and had gone after what my heart desired.

It could have all fallen apart, but it would have been worth it,

just to have it a little while longer.

- I'm so sorry, I have to go. - Of course, dear, I understand.

- Can I box these up for you?

- Don't bother. I can see there's somewhere important

you need to be.

- I'll see you out. - Okay.

- Have a wonderful night. - You will too.

- Thank you.

[jazz music]

Hey guys!

- You changed your mind!

- I realized I didn't want to look back on this

and feel like I missed out on something special.

- Well, I think there might be someone

who is very happy to see you tonight.

[whispering]

- Hey.

- You came. - It was a last-minute decision.

- You look beautiful. - Thank you.

And you clean up very well yourself.

- So, listen-- - I wanna--

You first. - I'm just so sorry

for the way I acted the other day,

it was not your fault. - Don't even worry about it.

I'm just happy you came.

- And I really want to-- - Follow me.

- Okay...

- Here, have a seat. - Okay.

Hi, guys. - Hey.

- I wanna show you something.

- Okay.

Do you guys know what's going on?

- Excuse me! Everyone, if I can have your attention, please.

So if you don't know me, my name is Archer Brooks,

and I'm on the planning committee for the St. Pete Starlight Ball.

[applause]

Now, as you know, the St. Pete Starlight Ball

is about celebrating our incredible community

and the incredible people that we have here in it.

And tonight, I'd like to call attention to

and honour a very special person.

Ms. Peyton Hilliard.

[applause]

Now, Peyton's delicious pastries and treats

are legendary in town, some even say that they're magical.

[quiet clamouring]

But we all know that the magic is in how she effortlessly

touches so many lives with her kindness.

So I've invited a few folks up here

to say some words about her tonight.

- The thing about Peyton is, you can tell her

what's going on in your life and she always knows

just the right thing to fix it.

It seems silly that cookies

and cakes could solve your problems, but sometimes a person

just needs a little something to make them smile.

And that is Peyton's special talent.

[soft piano music]

- Peyton has always been like a sister to me.

I've never known anyone that listens like she can.

And she never gets bored or thinks that you're silly.

And she always has time, no matter how busy the bakery is.

- I hadn't spoken to my father in years.

For some reason, I told Peyton about it.

You know, she's the type you can tell those things too.

She gave me a batch of her Mending Fences Cookie Bars

and told me to take them over to his house.

We sat down over those cookies, and couldn't even remember

what we were fighting about.

I got my dad back.

Thank you.

- You can mention something to Peyton,

you know, just off-hand. She'll remember.

And she'll make a special effort to help.

She's helped me and I know she's helped a lot of you.

[♪]

- The first day I moved to town, I didn't know anyone.

But I walked into her bakery to look for a job,

and Peyton welcomed me with open arms.

Since then, she has been

the best friend that anyone could ever ask for.

And she's always been there for me.

No matter what.

Peyton, that day, you didn't just give me a job.

You gave me a home.

[♪]

- Peyton, take a good look.

You have an absolutely incredible way

of shining light on someone, so that they feel special

and understood. Helping them see things in themselves

that they've never seen before.

That's the magic that you weave into people's lives.

And that's why I and all of us just wanna say thank you.

Thank you for being you.

Everyone, please, to Ms. Peyton Hilliard.

[applause]

[jazz music]

Now please, enjoy, mingle. Dinner's coming out soon.

- Archer, I-- - Peyton. Stop.

You didn't magic me with some pie.

Although, it was really good.

[chuckling]

That isn't why I wanted to pick you for the Starlight Ball

or anything else.

It's because of who you are.

[soft music]

You're amazing.

You're thoughtful and kind.

Caring and beautiful.

That's the person that I've fallen in love with.

[upbeat music]

[applause]

- Bye, enjoy!

- I don't think we can handle

any more special orders today.

- It's crazy! - SweetLove Bakery.

This is she. - Hi, George, how are you?

Uh-uh.

Uh-uh.

- This is on the house.

I will bring over the-- - Uh-uh.

- Yes.

- Sure. Thank you.

- How big was that order?

- Maybe I shouldn't have

eaten the whole box of Buns in the Oven.

- What do you mean? - That was my doctor.

- Is everything okay?

- I'm pregnant!

[laughing]

- Blissful Brandy Snaps for everyone!

[cheering]

Oh, my gosh!

- Excuse me, sorry, pardon me.

What kind of magic are you baking into the cookies today,

you're gonna cause a riot!

- No magic. Just love.

[♪]

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