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- Change happens every day.

Like, summer? Hello, fall.

Thought 14 was fun? Well, time to blow out 15 candles.

Sometimes change is beautiful.

And sometimes... It's scary.

But sometimes...

It can change your life.

♪ all I wanna know is where I'm gonna go ♪

♪ don't know where my heart is this is the hardest ♪

♪ when every road... ♪

♪ is uncharted ♪

♪ from sitting in the backseat ♪

♪ to standing on my own feet ♪

♪ afraid to get started end broken-hearted ♪

♪ 'cause every road ♪

♪ is uncharted ♪

(chuckling) - wow!

Brava! (holly laughing bashfully)

who's the lucky boy?

I'm assuming the song is about a girl choosing between two boys.

- No, the song actually is inspired by my friend piper.

Her and I were gonna spend the entire summer at summer camp,

but... She just took an internship in paris.

- Fancy. So, how...

How firm are your summer plans?

- My duffels are packed. I leave next week.

- So, uh, nothing could change your mind?

- Okay, boys, share with the class?

- I mentioned you to my niece.

- And his niece works for an independent label in nashville,

and they're looking for a teen songwriter

to help them write music for this new artist!

- Well, you've already committed to summer camp.

How would you feel if amy deserted you? Right?

- I would never accept without talking to her first.

I don't have the job yet.

I still have to meet this woman first.

- Well, holly's not the only one with exciting news.

Nathaniel and I are getting hitched,

and then we're going on a year-long,

cross-country road trip.

- Uh, but you've only been together a few months.

- What about grandpa? - And the calico?

- The grandkids are growing up,

and it's time for me to get on with my life too.

Nate and I don't want a fuss,

so we're gonna tie the knot at town hall this weekend.

- That's ridiculous. - Yes, it is ridiculous.

Y-you should have it here. Right?

- Mm, or at the calico. I see twinkling lights.

- Of course you do. You're gonna want twinkling lights

at your funeral.

- Ah, what a perfect ending to the year.

You're gonna start a new adventure with nate,

and I might be starting one in nashville.

- Yes.

Yeah, we certainly have our work cut out for us.

- Oh, yes, we do.

♪ you and me run to a different beat ♪

♪ we are brave lead the way lead the way ♪

♪ be the you inside ♪

♪ and watch the world take flight ♪

♪ we are brave lead the way lead the way ♪

♪ be the change ♪

♪ be the change ♪

♪ gotta be the change ♪

- okay, so the caterers are confirmed, oscar is doing the djing,

holly is on decorations, and what else?

- Actually, I have great news.

Charles's niece wants to meet with me the morning

of the wedding in madison.

- But I mean, madison, that's three hours away.

- Don't worry. Grandpa already said he'd drive.

Plus the meeting's at 10, so I'll totally be back in time.

Mom, this is a huge opportunity.

(sighing) - look, honey, I'm sorry.

It's just, you know, family comes first.

- But I've been working so hard towards this.

Uh, dad, a little backup, please?

- Ahem. - Um, if your mother says no,

it's... No.

Sorry, holly.

Meet me in the shed in five minutes?

- Sweetie, you're 15.

You have your whole life ahead of you.

- Why are you being so unreasonable?

- Holly.

- Ooh, come in! Lock the door.

- Whatever it is, I did not do it.

- Tell me everything you know about nathaniel green.

- Oh.

Are you planning a bachelor party?

Because I've got some ideas.

- No, I'm not throwing a ba... (sighing)

listen. I've been searching for him online

and I can't find anything.

No embarrassing photos, no incriminating posts,

only his bio from the newspaper webpage.

- Okay. "nathaniel green was born in polk county."

- huh? Don't you find that suspicious?

- Nate is a great guy.

He gave me a well-paying job at the newspaper.

- Maybe. But just in case, I...

Asked a friend of mine in the police department

to do a background check.

- Dad, no...!

- He couldn't find a nathaniel green from polk county!

- Yeah, okay, I'm sure there's an explanation for that.

- My mother is not walking down that aisle until I find out.

(sighing) - I know my dad was on my side.

He just couldn't say it in front of my mom.

It's totally unfair, right?

(piper speaking french)

- hmm?

- Okay, I'm just practicing some french

before I leave for France. Catch me up?

- Oh, holly's mom, music thing. - Right.

Totally unfair. Your mom's a monster.

- I... Wouldn't say monster, okay?

She just wants my grandma's day to be perfect.

Still, she's being very difficult.

I mean, if anyone has a reason to be upset, it's amy.

- Hey, I would never get between my best friend and her dream.

- That's why you're my best friend. (chuckling)

- okay, how badly do you want this?

(sighing) - songwriting in nashville

has been my dream ever since I knew it was a thing.

- Then you have to go to this meeting.

- There's no way my mom won't find out.

I'll be grounded forever.

- Or until you go to nashville. (chuckling)

- I'm so bored.

Let's tnt a village.

- I'm kind of in the middle of something right now.

We're doing a dance challenge.

- Please accept our apologies for not inviting you, heather.

We assumed you'd be occupied with wedding planning.

- Holly and mom are taking care of all that stuff.

- I bet it's ageism.

They think you're too young to handle the responsibility.

- I'm the most responsible hobbie kid.

- Must feel terrible to be left out. I'd be devastated.

- Holly, are you upstairs?

Hey, honey, have you seen holly?

- Whatever you need, I can help with.

- Oh, that's really sweet, but we're good.

- My friends were right. You don't trust me.

- What? No.

(stammering) that's not true.

- Okay, then give me a job.

Give me something important and big.

- It's just, every time I give you a task,

you start off really strong, then you get bored, cut corners,

and then I'm left to deal with the mess.

- Name one time that happened. - Um...

I seem to recall...

- Sure. Yeah. Okay.

But this time, this time, it will be different.

I swear.

- Hmm. Okay, well, why don't you jump on your bike

and you can drop off the deposit for the cake?

- Three hundred dollars?! - Yes.

- Is this cake made of gold?

- No, the gold is just around the outside. So...

♪ last night I was lost in time ♪

♪ headphone blasting ♪

♪ drama scrollin' ♪

no, that's too pop. That's way too... Okay, okay.

I only have 15 minutes to impress

and I want to show how versatile I can be.

What do you think I should-- - hey, kids!

- Hi!

- I'm just on my way to pick up the bridesmaid dresses,

and I wanted to check in on the playlist for the reception.

- On it, mrs. Hobbie. So we're gonna start with the classics,

then when the oldies go to bed, crank it up.

- Just to be clear, the oldies are...

- Anyone over the age of 40? - Ah.

- ...Five? - Good save, good save.

And honey, when you're done with the place cards,

can you please look at the seating chart?

- Sure thing. - Okay, great.

Thanks, thanks! See you soon!

(sighing) - oh, I hate lying to her.

- Then don't.

The woman you're meeting up with is a huge deal.

She can be working with any songwriter she wants to right now.

- You don't think I have a chance.

- You have to admit it's kind of a long shot.

- Well, then why would she meet with me?

- Because one of your grandpa's friends asked his niece for a favour.

- Why are you being so mean?

- I don't want you to be disappointed.

And if it won't work out anyway, then...

Why risk getting your mom angry?

I think you should play I woke up like this.

Everyone loves that song.

- Okay.

(sighing)

(phone buzzing)

- ah.

Can't talk now. On a mission.

- Then you won't be interested

in the epic ice-cream sundae we just made.

Twenty-four scoops of ice cream on top of a decadent chocolate brownie.

(sighing) - with hot fudge on top?

- And basically every single topping at the candy store.

- Put it in the freezer. I'll be there in an hour.

- It's too big. It won't fit.

- I think I'm gonna explode.

Totally worth it, though.

- Didn't you have somewhere important to be?

- Right.

I know you thought my mom doesn't trust me,

but check this out.

No, no! No, no, no, no! Please tell me it's in here.

(grunting)

I just lost a cheque for $300!

My mom is gonna kill me!

- Rip, heather.

She died as she lived, with a belly full of ice cream.

- The responsible thing would be to tell her

so she can cancel the cheque.

- But that would prove I'm not responsible.

Which leaves only one option.

We have to make this cake ourselves.

- Hey, there's my salty songstress!

I got something for you.

My "throat coat" to help wow that music city mogul.

- I can't go to the meeting.

Grandma's getting married.

- Guess my invite got lost in the mail.

- It's the same day as the meeting.

In the afternoon.

- Well, we'll be back in time.

(chuckling) - my mom says I can't go.

- So I'll talk to her.

- She's not gonna change her mind.

- Then I'll try your dad.

Holly.

I know it's scary,

but sometimes you just gotta close your eyes and take a leap.

(laughing) - yeah?

And how'd that work out for you?

Grandpa... I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean--

- I understand.

Better than you think.

(sighing)

- thank charlie for the opportunity.

And tell him that I'm...

I'm really sorry that things won't work out.

- I really appreciate you guys organizing this outing.

- Well, you're gonna be part of the family soon,

so I figured it'd be a great way to get to know each other.

Where'd you grow up? - Here and there.

- Never settled down, had a family?

- Well, I never saw myself as the marrying type until I met your mom.

- You stole her heart, did ya? - That's kind of you to say.

- You ever steal anything else?

- Like first base? We're big baseball fans.

- I'm not much of a sports guy. I always preferred books.

- Cooking them? Ahem.

- I think what dad was trying to say was, uh, "cookbooks".

He was not implying that you have engaged in money fraud. Right, dad?

- Relax, robbie. I'm just trying to get to know my...

Soon-to-be stepdad. - That's alright. I understand.

You're looking after your mom.

Alright, here's the truth.

I'm marrying helen for her money.

- So it's all a scam?

- Why else would I be interested?

- Because she is a, strong, smart and caring woman!

- Don't forget gorgeous.

- I see what you did there. Good one. Right, dad?

(groaning) da...? Is it your back?

(whimpering) - robbie, get help.

- Yeah. (grunting)

- we're closed. There's a sign on the door.

- I like what you've done with the place.

(sighing)

- you here to tell me I'm making a mistake?

- If I thought I had a chance,

I'd be here with a bouquet of red ones.

I know that ship has sailed.

I'm here to talk about our granddaughter.

- Holly? What has she done now?

- It's what she's not doing.

And I think she'll regret it.

Pour me a drink and I'll fill you in.

- Yes! - Nailed it!

That's how you make a wedding cake, baby.

- I knew my great british bake off obsession

would serve me one day.

- Can't forget the gold. - Seems like a waste.

Okay, that's my mom! We have to clean up

and get this upstairs right now!

- Where do we put it?! - Sink, garbage, uh, fridge.

Let's go!

(stammering) - where do I put the flour?!

- Wowzer. Whew. - Hey, mom!

- I really hope it's not this hot tomorrow.

I'm parched.

- Yeah, okay, let's just... Yeah.

Just sit down. Relax. I will get you water.

- Okay. - Yeah, sit.

- Thank you. Very thoughtful of you.

You know what, honey? I just...

I really...

I cannot wait to pick up that cake tomorrow morning.

- Uh, there is no need. They are gonna deliver it.

- Really? - Yeah...

Um, for $300, I told them we deserved

the highest level of customer service.

- Great. Well, this wedding, it is not gonna plan itself--

- no, no! But first, just sit. Um...

Well, you know, grandma's getting married.

I've just... Been wondering...

...How do you know when you've finally found "the one"?

- Ah! Oh, heather, honey, is...

Is there someone special you're thinking of?

- Maybe...

- Oh, wow. Okay, well, where to--

- great! Um, let's just save this conversation for another time?

- Just... Help will be here any second.

- Mm.

- I guess you're not too thrilled with your mom marrying me.

- Your bio on the newspaper website is a fib.

There's no nathaniel green from polk county.

- My dad left when I was a kid.

As soon as I was old enough, I changed my name to my mom's.

Anything else you want? (sighing)

- a guarantee that you keep this entire conversation secret

from my mother. - Too late for that.

(groaning) - you told her everything?

- She's a very persuasive woman.

- We've got people coming to carry him out.

Why don't you and robbie go and wait at the trailhead?

My son and I need to have a chat.

- I was trying to protect you.

- You and holly are cut from exactly the same cloth.

You're both scared and you're both using me as an excuse.

- Pfft!

What am I scared of?

- Change.

- So do you think you want your wedding inside or outside?

- Do I want to have a wedding at all?

(laughter)

- I'm convinced you're a hopeless romantic,

who just hasn't found someone worthy of her attention yet.

- So we're really talking about my future fictional nuptials

instead of you skipping out on your real-life

future-defining meeting? - I told you.

I changed my mind. Hmm.

- Are you sure there's nothing else driving this decision?

Maybe five-foot-nine, tall, dark and handsome?

- Can we talk?

- Could be six feet.

(groaning)

- oh, here. Here, here, here. Let me help you.

(groaning) here.

(groaning) you look so handsome.

- Oh, I feel like a fool for re-injuring my back.

- Aw.

- How am I gonna walk my mother down the aisle

and give her away?

- That whole notion of giving someone away,

it's so old-fashioned.

I mean, you walk your child - or in this case, your mother -

and I mean, she's not your possession.

- So you mean people are able to make major decisions

about their own life?

I know why you didn't want holly to go to the meeting,

and it has nothing to do with the wedding.

(sighing) you are afraid...

Of her growing up.

- I know, but she's 15. Why does she have to leave?

- Hmm.

Because you raised her to be a strong,

independent woman with really big dreams.

- Oh. Well, that was a big mistake.

- Yes, it was.

- Okay, so if you knew about this,

then why did you go along with it?

- I'm a grown man who can't handle his mom leaving town.

(laughing)

I... (sighing)

I don't want to say goodbye to our baby either.

- I know. So what do we do?

- We have to fix this so she doesn't resent us

for the rest of her life.

- Yeah.

(chuckling) - thank you.

- I put some music on this hard drive.

- For grandma's wedding?

- Apparently all the nashville songwriters

keep all their demos on those.

Wanted you to look profesh.

What I said, it wasn't about you.

It was about me.

- Yeah, you were worried

I'm not good enough for nashville.

- More like I was worried I'm not good enough for you.

- Holly?

Holly, honey, get in the car! - Um--

- we are going to your meeting.

- But I'm not done setting up for the wedding yet.

- I can take it from here. - If we rush,

we can still make it, okay?

- If I mess up, I could really burn bridges.

- Oh, honey.

You know what? You're not... You're not afraid of failing.

You know that?

You're afraid of succeeding, because...

If you crush it today, that means

you are not going to summer camp with your best friends.

That means that you're going... To nashville.

And if you do good in nashville, I mean...

Who knows what's next, right?

- How do you know all that?

- Because I'm scared too.

But you know what is way more scary than change?

- What? - Wondering what if.

Right?

- Okay. - Okay!

(excited chatter)

okay, and we're moving.

It's a nice moment, but we're in a rush.

And we're leaving. Thanks, oscar!

- Good luck. (laughing)

- I love you.

And if nate makes you happy...

I love him too.

♪ all I want to know ♪

♪ is where I'm gonna go ♪

♪ don't know where my heart is ♪

♪ this is the hardest 'cause every road... ♪

♪ it's uncharted ♪

(whooping)

(laughter)

- wow. I really don't know how you pulled this off.

Because I found this on the counter.

- The cheque. - Mm-hmm.

- So you knew about it all along?

- Oh, yeah. - You're so sneaky.

- Where do you think you get it from, darling?

(laughter) - oh, yeah!

- Oh, thank goodness.

(chuckles)

(laughter)

(sighing)

- ah, I can't believe you're going to nashville

to become a songwriter. - Me neither.

Our friendship can last the summer apart, though, right?

- Hey, our friendship can survive anything.

- Mm-hmm.

- What if no one likes me in France?

- Um... (laughter)

- what?! (laughter)

- you can always come home. Okay?

Come here. (laughter)

okay, yeah, change is scary.

But with the right people at your side,

it can also be pretty darn amazing.

(laughing)

♪ all I want to know ♪

♪ is where I'm gonna go ♪

♪ don't know where my heart is ♪

♪ this is the hardest when every road ♪

♪ it's uncharted ♪