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Hi.

Your alarm clock again?

Ugh! I don't know what it is.

It's like the second it starts cooling off,

my body just wants to oversleep.

I will say though, giving you a set of keys was

the best thing that I ever did.

Hiring me in the first place

is the best thing you ever did.

You know, I can't argue with that.

Now we just need a way to increase business

by, like, tenfold.

Oh! We will.

Don't you worry, and we're gonna do it our way.

Like my motto says, “Serve local, shop local, sell local”"

None of that big business stuff.

I mean, when my parents started the Crafty Companion,

they wanted this to be a family business,

and I plan on keeping it that way.

You are a rebel and I love it.

Well, if I was really a rebel,

I'd go ahead with that coffee cart idea that I've had.

- That's a great idea. - I know.

I have to go all the way across...

Oh!

Hey, Judith, how's our favorite landlady doing today?

I'm a little cranky this morning.

Does that answer your question?

Mm! That does not sound like the Judith

we know and love.

I was supposed to see my brother this weekend,

but he canceled.

I still to get to babysit my nephew, but all Lloyd

does is work, work, work.

That sounds sad.

Well, I'm used to it.

Anyway, my nephew plays too many video games

and it souring his sweet little brain.

I need crayons.

Oh!

Nothing opens up your imagination like

a big box of crayons.

Oh! Absolutely.

And this one is on us.

No, no, no.

I insist on paying, put it on my tab.

And besides, I think I need a few more things.

Oh, oh.

We have a wonderful coloring book by local

elementary students and some cool colored pencils.

Fill a bag for me, please.

I'm on a mission to keep my nephew

off his video game machine.

He's gonna be creative if it takes every ounce

of energy I have left.

One day, your nephew will thank you for it.

Hmm.

Well, my brother has no appreciation for art.

Oh, he's a financial wiz but there's more to life

than making money.

- Mm-hm! - Well, the world always needs more artists.

And more crafters.

Amen.

Oh! And I just realized today's the first

and I don't think the lease has been renewed yet,

I haven't seen it.

Uh, must have slipped my mind.

I'll get it to you as soon as I can, but don't worry,

nothing will change.

The Crafty Companion is a staple of this town.

The community loves you.

The new lease is just a formality.

Well, thank you, Judith. I really appreciate it.

- Bye, guys. - Bye!

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Thank you so much again, Mr. Mitchell.

Oh, Mr. Mitchell is my father.

Please, call me Matt.

Okay, Matt.

Thank you for taking the time to visit.

That speech was so moving.

The employees are really fired up.

Oh, it was my pleasure.

This is one of Mitchell's highes grossing locations,

so I wanna know what's working,

what's not working, and ultimately,

how we can keep driving more business to this location.

I'm always looking for ways to drive sales.

Happy to hear it.

Oh, I also love the Fall decorations by the way,

very seasonal. Oh, thank you.

Just wait until we install the large glowing pumpkin

by the door.

I'm sure that will be an absolute winner.

I'll see you again in about six months.

Alright.

Oh. Hey, Dad.

How's our flagship location, our highest earner?

The General Manager is on the ball.

Christina runs a tight ship, but

but theres room for improvement.

We can still beat the previous sales targets.

Good! Ah, Christine, shes always so reassuring.

Listen, I'm on my way to the airport now.

Remember to look in on the new store first thing.

Only four weeks till the opening.

This is our chance to wow the town,

show them we mean business.

I don't want a branch to fail.

I'm on top of it.

With Luke at the helm, we got nothing to worry about.

I'll get the momentum going for the grand opening next month

Perfect. By the way, theres something I need you to look into.

- Yeah, sure, whatever you need. - There's a potential issue right near the new location

a small arts and crafts shop called the Crafty Companion.

We need to get rid of it.

I've sent the owner a generous offer,

but they are not returning my calls or letters.

I need you to convince them to sell.

This Crafty Companion stays open,

it could drive sales away. Understood.

I will look into it tomorrow.

Good. Oh, and one more thing.

I took the liberty of setting you up

with a date while you're back in the area.

Please tell me you're joking.

No, you'll be thanking me.

Listen, Dad, I'm only in town for another month,

until we open the location and then I'm back on the road.

No pre-judgements, Matt.

You're gonna need your own queen one of these days

to run our empire.

Think of it as an adventure.

I don't doubt it'll be an adventure.

Hey, Nicole. Hey, Sarah. How are you guys?

Oh! Hey, Allison.

Good to see you. How are you?

Good. How are my wreaths selling?

Oh, great.

In fact, we only have one left.

Yay!

My tutorial at the Craft Crop is gonna restock this place,

just watch.

We're counting on it.

Oh, Sarah, I need some of that ribbon

that you were talking about.

Yes, just right over here.

Hello, Nicole.

Hows my favorite crafter doing today?

Oh, hey. Well, its beautiful day.

Well, unfortunately, what I have here

might not be quite so beautiful.

- Ooh. - Yeah.

Thanks for the warning.

See you later.

We just got this beautiful teal in which

I think will work perfect for your seascape wreath.

It's the exact teal I wanted.

It's perfect. Oh, nice.

Bill, bill.

Oh! Oh my gosh.

Another buy-out offer?

No.

Sorry, Mitchells Arts & Crafts,

but the answer is still no.

Good. The trash is where that offer belongs.

- Thank you. - I don't know what Id do if you went out of business.

I mean, there's so many artists depending on you.

That is the third offer from that company this month.

When my parents started the Crafty Companion,

they wanted it to be a family business, you know?

Not sell out to the first corporate grab that came along.

I forgot my wallet.

Can you just deduct it from my wreath sales this month?

I'm sorry, Nicole.

Dont even worry about it. Its totally fine.

Plus, you're our Guest of Honor at the Crop tomorrow.

- Well, thank you. - Here we go.

Alright, we'll see you then.

You might not recognize me.

I'm getting my hair done special.

- Ooh. - Ooh.

Fancy.

That's right.

Bye!

Don't say it.

Bills are adding up, we need money.

If you don't watch out, you may have to look into

that offer.

I know, I know.

Hi, sis!

Oh. Hey, Eric.

I'm putting together some Fall decorations

for the precinct, and need some ideas,

was hoping could help me with some supplies.

I can help.

We have some new items coming in:

garlands, craft pumpkins,

leaf picks, just all things fall

Yeah, that sounds terrific.

Well, we're closed right now though, so...

But I'm like, part owner sort of.

Yes, you are.

But we are also exhausted,

and we have the Craft Crop tomorrow,

so I need to go home and get some rest.

No problem, I can come in on my day off.

Sounds good.

Ooh! By the way, I meant to tell you,

we got another buy-out offer

from that Mitchell's Arts & Crafts.

I just threw it in the trash without even looking.

Just keep ignoring them, they'll eventually stop.

Anyway, I don't wanna hold you two up.

I'll see you both at the Crop.

Okay, see you.

Goodnight, ladies.

See you tomorrow.

- See you later. - See you.

Good afternoon, everybody,

and welcome to our monthly Craft Crop.

This is a nice turnout.

Stop, you'll give me stage fright.

This month's theme is Fall Harvest Wreaths.

And remember,

each one of the masterpieces created here tonight

is eligible to win a $200 gift card

to the store, so keep it crafty.

I also, just...

I just wanted to thank each and every one of you

for being here.

You know, crafting to me is more than just

an enjoyable hobby,

it's a way of life, a calling.

And you know, my mother used to always say

that being creative allows us to live life more fully,

and we become a part of something larger.

Each one of us is a little square on the quilt

of the global crafting community.

I know my mom could never work on a craft without

a smile on her face, which I'm sure you could

all relate to.

I know I do, so thank you.

I agree.

That was very well said.

You know, crafting is just as much about building

something outside of ourselves as it is

becoming our whole selves, you know?

You're crafters, creators.

Being artists,

it's in our blood,

and by crafting you are improving yourself while making

the world a prettier place.

Hm.

So, what have you crafted lately?

What do you mean?

Like, you know, making something.

What have you made lately?

Oh!

Well, I was recently inspired by a game of catch

I had with my nephew, Blake.

I don't see him as often as I'd like 'cause I travel

a lot for business.

But I used this portable machine that can print

digital photos on just about anything,

including fabric, and then I hot-glued photos of us

hanging out together onto a football to create

a unique craft that even he could enjoy.

Oh!

Wow, that's really creative.

Thanks.

Uh, okay, everyone.

Well, it is almost time to get started so I'm going

to introduce to you our resident wreath expert,

Allison Garland.

Thanks for having me, Nicole.

Hi, everybody.

I have some crafty tricks up my sleeve

to make your wreaths the envy of your neighbors.

But first, I wanna see what you do,

so let's get crafting!

Uh, hey.

I just wanted to apologize in there.

I didn't mean to insinuate that you don't have

any crafting ability or that you didn't know what

you're talking about.

Just, a lot of people talk about things that

they don't actually practice.

So anyway, I'm sorry if I...

No, it's okay, really.

Um, I'm Nicole.

I'm Matthew.

It's nice to meet you, Nicole.

Your speech in there was moving.

I appreciate that.

I also really enjoyed your well thought out comments.

I have to be honest though, you don't exactly look

like the crafting type.

Fair enough. I actually just came from work.

Oh, well, what do you do?

I...

Sorry. Um, you know what?

I really have to go.

I'm kind of meeting someone tonight.

Oh! Well, of course.

But I would like to continue this sometime.

Me too.

Here, let me give you one of my business cards.

And you know, if you're ever back in the area,

you should stop by.

- I'd like that. - Me too.

- Bye. - Bye.

What did you think about that guy that was

in here talking?

Oh, I don't know.

He was smart, funny, handsome, well-spoken,

inspirational, well-dressed, confident, tall.

I already said handsome, right?

You did, and I agree.

Then you better go ask him out on a date.

I think I kinda already did.

- What? Really? - Yeah.

But he was going to meet somebody else

later tonight, so we'll see.

But I gave him my card, and I guess we'll just wait

and see if he calls.

If he knows what's good for him.

Well, it'd be nice to finally be with a man

who appreciates art.

With a man who appreciates you.

Ladies, what do you think of this one

that Debbie's made?

I think we have this month's winner.

Nice job.

Being on the road definitely has its drawbacks,

but one of the upsides is all the artists

that I get to discover around the country.

It's these little boutiques that are like a home

away from home for me.

You just never know when you're gonna discover

a hidden talent.

Mm-hm.

This is an interesting piece.

The golden backdrop actually reminds me

of a Gustav Klimt.

What?

Just one of my favorite artists.

Oh.

It's fascinating the way she's leaning

against the cello.

Maybe she's bored, maybe she's waiting on her turn

in orchestra.

She's definitely lost in her own thoughts though,

sad about something maybe.

What do you think?

I'm sure it's worth a lot of money.

How do you do it?

Do what?

Walk and type on such a small device,

it's a talent.

Thank you.

You know it's also a talent to spend

an entire evening with someone while completely

ignoring him the entire time.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I just don't get any of this art stuff.

Like, I'm more of a dinner and a movie type of girl.

There's this new film playing at the theater

in the mall, I've heard it's really great,

could still catch the 10 o'clock show.

Um, sure.

Cool.

Cool.

These are gonna sell really great at the store.

Yeah.

Hmm.

Hey, Luke.

Hey, Matt.

- Chip? - Yeah, thanks. Mm.

What are we doing?

Oh, I'm just refinishing this.

You know you're supposed to be overseeing

the renovation, not doing it yourself.

Relax, the contractor went to lunch.

I enjoy doing things like this.

It kinda keeps me occupied.

I don't doubt it, but what about the layout?

Oh, okay.

Over here we're gonna have the registers, and then

we have three main shelving units over here for pillows,

throws, clothing, candle, candle-making supplies,

ribbon, bows, beads, and I can keep going,

I got all this mapped out in my head.

I'm telling you, four weeks from now when we open

the doors for the first time, you're not

gonna know the store ever started looking like this.

Good work, Luke.

- Thanks. - Oh, got one more thing.

Okay.

Take a look at this.

Ooh!

- Ah? - Huh.

Yeah.

What is this for?

You know, to one-up the competition.

I noticed that craft shop around the corner,

they do this every single month, and your dad asked me

to come up with ideas to, you know, help get rid of them.

Right.

Uh, you know, I love the initiative, but I think you

got enough on your plate just getting the store ready.

I think we're gonna have plenty of time later

to strategize events to upstage the competition,

so I think let's just shelve the Crop for now.

Well, okay, you're the boss.

But you know, your father said it was very important

for us to make a strong statement to the community

right up front.

Not to worry, we will.

Okay.

Good to see you.

Hey, same here.

You know, it feels good to be back in town

for a while, even if it is just for business.

How did the date go?

Ah, um, a little gallery near the new location

had a window exhibit featuring local artists

so we checked that out.

Huh, she has an interest in art?

No, which is why I won't be seeing her again.

Aw, well, I guess you'll find the right woman eventually.

And what about the Crafty Companion?

I met the owner.

A local girl, Nicole something.

She was hosting this small crafting competition yesterday.

She's cute too.

Good. Use that to your advantage.

Get close to her, convince her to sell.

Her shop is a thing of the past.

Mitchell's Arts & Crafts is the future.

Oh, that is cold, Dad.

She's a sweet woman, I don't wanna ruin her.

I need you to get this done, son.

I mean, get her to close or I'll find someone who can.

- Yes, Sir. - Good.

Justine?

Oh, are those new flyers?

Yeah. I'm making a few custom ones for next month's

pumpkin-cutting Craft Crop.

Wow, I love it.

I mean, cute, I love the little pumpkin faces!

What did you use to make it?

I used Canva.

Helps even someone like me appear to be talented.

Oh, stop it! You are talented.

Do you remember that amazing Christmas garland you made?

They had it hanging... Huh?

- The guy! - What? Oh.

“Mr. Handsome.”

So it is. Okay.

- Be cool. - Okay.

- Hi. - Hey.

- Can I help you? - Yeah.

My friend just had a baby girl, and I was wondering

what she could do to immortalize

her adorable daughter's footprints.

Well, you could press her feet into some safe,

non-toxic plaster and create a holiday

keepsake ornament.

Hm. Might be just a tad obvious.

Well, you could use some organic ink,

and use the baby's feet like stampers on an ink pad

and press those little tootsies right down

on some aged parchment.

Or if you wanna add a bit of whimsy,

you could transform those toes

into an animal of your choice.

Will you go out with me?

But I thought you had a date last night?

I did, but it was a first and a last date.

She wasn't my type.

Oh. Well, what if I'm not your type?

Well, my type tends to be of the cute,

clever, and crafty nature.

One that can name three different ways of getting

a baby's feet dirty in the name of art

without breaking a sweat.

Doesn't sound like anyone I know.

I'll tell you what, if it's not you then

we don't have to go out again.

Okay, but a warning, I don't break out the sequins

on the first date. Okay, then I will leave my rhinestone tuxedo at home.

Oh, darn.

And I'll pick you up at eight.

Okay.

Okay.

Ooh!

Oh, hey.

What do you think?

You know, the way it's painted,

it reminds me of a lot of Gustav Klimt.

Yeah, because of the golden backdrop.

Yeah, exactly.

That's what I was thinking.

Yeah.

Hm.

I love it though.

The way her hand is just resting on the cello there

with her head.

I don't know.

I wanna know what she's thinking.

Is she bored with her music lesson?

No, she seems sad about something, but...

Really beautiful piece of artwork.

What do you think?

I agree completely.

Yeah, it's beautiful.

So, do you travel a lot for work?

Yeah, I have to.

I oversee operations around the country,

so you know, my job bounces me between cities.

Constantly flying, new city every week.

That sort of thing.

Are you on the road now?

No, I live here. Well, sort of.

I mean, I have an apartment in the city,

but it's kinda hard to call it home

'cause I'm always on the road.

That must get old, not having a place

to really feel settled.

Yeah, but I meet a lot of great people on the road.

Oh.

They say on those embroidery pillows,

home is where the heart is.

It's very true.

Is something wrong?

No.

I was just thinking that there is this new ice cream

parlor that just opened up a couple blocks

down the street.

Do you feel like dessert?

It's like you read my mind.

Would it be too soon to ask to see you again?

A second date sounds lovely.

Good.

So we have nearly twice the square footage

of the Crafty Companion,

plus a lot more room for storage of extra stock.

So, we're gonna have a lot more product to offer

and really, never run out of anything,

pretty much guaranteeing

this store is gonna be a success.

Luke, we don't need a guarantee. We haven't had a Mitchell's location fail in over 20 years.

Yeah. But the last one that failed, failed in this town

And it failed because of Crafty Companion.

Really?

I didn't actually know that. Are you sure?

Yeah. Nobody thought that quaint little shop could pose a threat

So they ignored it.

That was a mistake.

And that is why my father is so intent

on closing down her business.

Her?

I'm just assuming that it's owned by a woman.

Why would you assume that?

Let's get back on point.

Something bothering you, boss?

Matt, I've worked for your Dad for nearly two decades.

And I've known you since we were kids,

so I know you well enough to know that

youve been distracted since you walked in here.

Talk to me, boss.

I met a woman.

You must really like her?

- Yeah. - Who is she?

The owner of the Crafty Companion.

Oh. Alright. So she's the “she.”

Exactly.

Okay. She's the “she.”

- Mm-hm. - Okay.

And what does she think about Mitchell's

opening up store right around the corner from hers?

She doesn't know.

No. I wanted to tell her,

and I almost did a few days ago when I first met her,

but I just...

I really want her to get to know

the real me first.

Okay.

But I take it you've not told her the real you's

last name yet?

She can't know, okay? Not yet.

Oh, where are you going?

I have a lunch date.

A walk in the park.

A walk in the park, he says.

Wow, this is serious.

What does she look like?

She's a masterpiece.

Don't gimme that look.

Okay.

You know, I'm always so busy with work,

it's really nice to just take a breather.

Yeah, yeah.

We could both use more of this.

Look, look up there.

What is it? What do you see?

It's a red-headed woodpecker.

Nature's craftiest woodworker.

What? I gotta get a photo. I love woodpeckers.

- Oh, nice. - Alright.

See it?

I'd say maybe zoom in a little bit.

No, I think he flew away.

- Oh no! Really? - Yeah, I don't see him.

Try this.

You did that on purpose.

Maybe.

Hm. Alright. Lets do this.

Okay.

We get real close and say cheese.

Cheese!

Let's see how it turned out.

Yes, yeah of course.

Aw.

It's actually really cute.

Aw, I love it. That's a great picture.

Yeah.

This has been really nice.

Yeah. Yeah, it was.

You'll have to send me that picture.

Yes. Yeah.

So, I've been meaning to ask you, how did you become

the owner of the Crafty Companion?

Oh. Well, my parents were both art lovers

and they opened the store when I was about ten.

I remember going there every day after school

and staying till it closed.

And your parents, they worked together

in the store all day long?

They did, they did, and yeah, they were very happy.

Never got sick of each other.

Where are they now?

Ah, well, my parents actually passed away

a few years ago, both of them, so yeah.

Eric and I inherited the store, and he's in law enforcement

so I pretty much run the day to day of things.

Well, Sarah helps me, of course.

She's practically family, too.

Sorry to hear about your parents.

But it's got to be kind of nice to get to spend

so much time with your best friend and your brother.

It is, yeah, but it still gets

a little lonely sometimes.

Personalized mint tins as wedding favors.

I'm going to have to make you start wearing a bell.

Isn't looking for wedding craft ideas after

one date a bit premature?

First of all, it is my business to stay up

on the world of crafting, and technically,

yesterday made it two dates, so...

Then I'm guessing it went pretty well.

How well, exactly?

I want details.

Where did you go?

Well, we went down to the art gallery,

but it was closed, so we stood outside and just looked

at the window display, and he had the best comments

about the art.

So what does he do?

Obviously he's connected to the art world,

having blurted out all that stuff at the Crop.

Well, actually he's in business.

What business?

You know, we didn't really talk about that,

but we did talk about art, and family, and nature.

We went to the park yesterday.

- The park? - I know.

It was such a beautiful day, but it's kind of sad.

You know, when he asked me to go for a walk in the park,

I didn't know what he meant.

I mean, the idea of walking without a destination

just seemed so foreign to me.

You need to take some time off.

Yeah, well, one does not just take time off

when running a business, especially when our

sales are low, and our lease isn't even renewed.

I think you need to schedule a third date.

I did. Lunch today.

Oh! Right now in fact.

Sorry to skip out on you like this, but I should be

back in maybe an hour.

I don't know. Let's say two.

I'll cover for you.

And don't worry about the lease.

I'll call Judith!

Great. Thank you. Youre the best.

Wow!

I'm loving that paint color.

Looks good in here.

Thanks.

I gotta give some credit to Sandy's Paint though.

So, you're a painter now too?

Well, my mom always said I was a jack of all trades,

master of none.

Probably didn't mention that at the job interview, though.

Well, you should have.

Might have to amend the “General Manager”

job description.

Well, what do you think?

Were closing in on our big grand opening in 3 weeks.

Won't be long before we're ready to rock-and-roll,

or glitter and glue gun, I guess.

Right.

I have to show you something.

Really? What do you got?

Well, I had this temporary sign made to

put up front so everyone knows Mitchell's is opening soon.

Yeah, that... It looks good.

So, I'm gonna put it up today.

You know, why don't we actually hold off

on the sign?

Let's make it a surprise.

Surprise?

Yeah.

I mean, I know I'm just store manager,

but I'm pretty sure surprise effect isn't in the corporate

vision statement.

Just don't put it up until I give

you the word, okay?

You still haven't told her.

I'm waiting for the right moment.

Hello! Anybody home?

Mr. Mitchell, we're in here!

There's a slit in the middle there, sir.

I found you.

Hey, Dad, I uh... I wasn't expecting you today.

Well, I thought I'd hop in the car and see

how my latest venture is going.

Good to see you.

Likewise, sir. Were only three weeks out, and were ahead of schedule.

That's what I wanna hear.

Can you give Matthew and I a quick moment?

Thanks, Luke.

So Dad, what do you think?

Any changes?

No, you guys are all over it.

This is such a sweet location.

Yeah.

My drive over, I went right past that little shop.

Don't get soft on me, Matt.

Business is aggressive and cutthroat.

Alright? You gotta get that Crafty woman to sell.

I'm gonna take care of it.

Have you spoken to her again?

Dad, I'll get it done.

Yes, you will.

This is a legacy store, son.

I'll be damned if I'm going to be embarrassed

in my own backyard.

I'm looking forward to the grand opening.

Three weeks to go, you heard Luke.

Hey, I am so sorry. I'm never late.

Oh, it's fine. We'll call it even.

Okay.

Can I get you anything?

Yeah. Can I get a coffee?

Black, please. Thank you.

I just love this place.

I only wish it was a little closer to home.

So we never really got to talk about it,

but what do you... What do you do?

Arts and Crafts.

Oh, what do you do in arts?

Distribution.

Okay.

What do you distribute?

My business is boring.

I mean, art's not boring but the business of it can be.

- Mm. - Yeah.

Oh, thank you so much.

What about your family?

Well, I work with my father who runs the business,

and I serve as Senior Vice President of Operations,

and my mom actually passed a few years back.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

Thanks.

She was a sculptor.

She taught me a lot about art,

and what it means to be a crafter.

It doesn't matter if you're painting a masterpiece,

or decoupaging a collage, or sewing a quilt.

Your art is a piece of you that reflects

back into the world.

Hmm. Ah. Wow.

Now that art gallery window makes a little more sense,

and the football for your nephew.

Yeah.

I just wish that my dad felt the same way about art

as Mom did.

Maybe it's time to stop and tell your dad

how you really feel.

Business isn't everything, right?

Yeah.

What are you grinning at?

What are you, the smile police?

No, but you're just smiling at me.

Do I have something in my teeth?

No.

It's just, you know, you sitting like that,

holding your mug,

Its peaceful. It's a nice image.

Excuse me.

Oh. Hi.

What's going in here?

We're opening up a Mitchell's Arts & Crafts store.

- Oh. - Yeah.

Have a good day!

Yeah. You too.

Thank you.

Do you wanna have dinner with me tonight?

Are you asking me out on a fourth date?

I am.

Tonight? I mean, it's a weeknight.

Do you not eat dinner on weeknights?

No, I do, but tonight we have inventory.

We just got a huge shipment in,

so I have a lot of math to look forward to.

Do you now use Craft Biz Plus inventory software?

How do you know Craft Biz Plus?

My distribution used to be a small business

at one point, so we used Craft Biz Plus

to manage our sales and inventory systems.

Well, the Crafty Companion is still a little old school.

Paper logs and ledgers.

Hm. Well, how about this?

I'll make you a deal.

I still have some more work to do this afternoon.

But maybe, if you'd want to, you can stop by

the office supply store, pick up Craft Biz Plus,

and then I can come back to your store later today,

teach it to you in like 30 minutes, and then,

maybe I can take you out to dinner.

Okay.

Okay.

Oh, Nicole, you sure know how to pick 'em.

Hey, Eric.

Hi.

Are you here to pick up those decorations?

No, I'm still on duty, but I'll come by on the weekend.

So what's up?

Nicole's not back yet, right?

No, but she should be back any minute now.

Why?

Okay. So I just saw her arm-in-arm with Matthew Mitchell

as in Mitchell's Arts & Crafts.

Matthew Mitchell?

Yeah. They are opening up around the corner.

Wait, what? When?

What corner?

The building that's been under renovation

on Russell Street.

They're set to open in three weeks.

This will ruin us!

Nicole has no idea, does she?

None.

Look, I've gotta get back to patrol,

but what do you think about grabbing dinner tonight

to talk about all of this?

Sure, sounds great.

Good.

I'll text you when I finish.

Sounds good.

Oh, and don't say anything to Nicole yet.

Why not?

I just think we need to come up with a plan

to break the news without hurting her.

Okay.

- Thanks, Sarah. - Bye. Yeah.

Hey. Hey.

That was a long lunch.

Must have been good.

Oh, it was, it was.

It was lovely.

I also had some time to stop by the office supply store

and pick up a software.

Oh, no.

- What? - Nothing.

Hey, Nicole.

Oh, hey.

You're right on time.

Thanks so much for coming by today to give me

the accounting lesson. I really appreciate it.

You are welcome.

And these are beautiful.

I am glad they make you smile.

And this is my friend, Sarah.

Hi. Matthew.

Her best friend.

The person who cares for her like nobody else

in the entire world.

Wow. You sound like a good friend.

Yeah. A borderline crazy friend, but a good one.

So, what brings you around, Matthew?

He's gonna teach me Craft Biz Plus.

Really? You're helping her?

Oh yeah. I am the guy that's gonna upgrade

your software to the 21st century.

I've been trying to get you to use that software for years.

Yeah, but you don't even know it yourself,

and Matthew does, so he's just gonna walk me through it.

When I'm done with her, inventory will be as easy

as an origami goose.

You are welcome to learn it with me if you want.

I don't think I see the point.

Uh, well, the point is to track inventory and manage

our sales better.

Can I talk to you alone for a minute?

Now.

Sure.

Okay.

What do you think you're doing?

I'm helping Nicole learn

important small business software.

I know who you are, Matthew Mitchell.

I want her to get to know the real me before...

Before you destroy her family's work?

You need to go in there and tell her the truth.

I'm going to, just not yet.

- Tell her or I will. - I can't.

I just need a little bit more time.

I promise I'm gonna tell her.

I'm gonna come clean. I just...

I really want her to get to know the real me before...

Before you put her out of business?

The Crafty Companion is all that Nicole and Eric

have left of their parents.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

Sarah, I just need a little bit more time

to figure out how to work this all out.

Please?

Figure it out.

So, what was that all about?

Oh! We were just in a round of the age-old debate

between the difference of art and crafting,

and I maintain that both provide the same result.

And that is?

Well, bringing people together.

So, what do you think? Should we get started?

Yeah, yeah.

You know what?

I'm gonna leave you to it.

I actually have dinner plans later tonight,

so I'm just gonna go.

Okay, I will see you tomorrow.

I guess.

- So. - Yeah.

Uh, well, Craft Biz Plus.

Yes, Craft Biz Plus.

Okay.

It's wrong, Eric, and you know it.

I mean, he obviously understands the business

and he likely knows the software inside and out.

He knew who she was from the beginning.

He came by our Craft Crop. You saw him there.

He's sizing up the competition.

He gets to know her, he figures out her weaknesses,

and then he strikes.

By teaching her how to use an advanced inventory

and accounting software?

His methods are rather counterproductive,

don't you think?

He's devious.

He brings her in close, so that when he strikes,

he can assure it's a deadly blow.

Or maybe he likes her, and he really is trying to help?

Look, I've been thinking a lot about this, and this needs

to come from Matthew.

He needs to be the one to tell her the truth.

So, if he really does like her, if his feelings

for her are truly genuine, then what happens when

she finds out the truth?

She'll be devastated.

Okay, so here's my plan. I tell her.

I'm her best friend, it's my duty.

Okay Sarah. Stop!

We're having dinner together.

Like two pals having dinner?

Sure. Like two pals.

For now.

Some bread for you folks?

Yes, please. Thank you.

My pleasure.

Maybe you're right.

We shouldn't meddle.

We should just let Matt tell her when hes ready.

What is it?

Awkward at 10 o'clock.

- What is it? - Hey, guys.

Oh, wow! I didn't know this is what you meant by dinner plans.

- Eric, this is Matt... - Matthew.

Heard all about you.

Oh! You have?

Oh, yeah.

Sarah's been raving about him all evening.

Oh, really?

Oh. I wanted to tell you.

Matthew also showed me this great new software.

It's really gonna help us in the store.

Great. You know, I cant think of anything stopping

the business from just really taking off now.

Can you, Matthew?

It's just software.

Yeah, but it's really good software.

So Matthew, is there anything else you want

to tell Nicole about other than software?

I'm actually starving.

Do you wanna grab a table?

Do you two wanna join us?

No. Rain check.

I was actually hoping to spend a little more

quality time with Nicole.

Enjoy it while you can.

What?

Well, we don't want to hold you two up.

Matthew, it was a pleasure.

Likewise.

Good to see you again, Sarah.

Good to see you.

Likewise.

Alright. See you later.

Bye.

Can we have two for inside?

Well, that was not subtle.

What? We agreed that he had to tell her,

so I was just trying to help.

You know, you're pretty cute when you're

all fired up.

Thanks.

So for now,

we agree to just let things play out?

If Nicole finds out that we knew,

she'll never forgive us.

But I agree.

She should find out for herself.

What do you say we enjoy this salad?

- Starving. - Looks pretty good.

You should always eat your greens.

You should always eat your greens.

♪ I love when we walk together ♪

♪ Talking and laughing ♪

♪ With you feels good ♪

♪ It's true ♪

♪ The way we connect is perfect ♪

♪ I cannot... ♪

So, you were an art history major.

How'd you guess?

Shot in the dark.

So, how long are you in town for?

A couple more weeks, then I'm back on the road.

Is that a deal breaker?

Are we a deal?

I would like us to be a deal.

I'm just a little concerned because every day

I want to see more of you,

And I'm afraid I'm gonna be seeing less.

Yeah.

Hey, listen.

There's something I need to tell you,

and it's not easy for me, but I haven't been

entirely forthcoming with you.

Oh my gosh!

You're actually married, and you have a family

in another state across the country.

No, that's not it.

That's crazy. Does that happen?

Oh, yeah!

I've read about it in blogs.

No.

I'm not married, and I don't have a family.

Well, I mean, I have a family but not like a family-family.

Listen. What I'm trying to say is...

- Mitchell's! - Mitchell's?

Yes. Mitchell's Arts & Crafts.

The big chain trying to buy my store.

The enemy!

We have to follow that truck!

Wait, Nicole! Hey!

Hurry up!

- Yeah. - It went this way.

I'm coming. Im coming.

Around the corner!

I'm coming!

I'm coming!

Listen. I think we lost them.

I can't believe this.

It's still in town somewhere though.

I can smell the stink of corporatism.

I don't smell anything.

Oh, I can.

Theyve been trying to get rid of me for months?

Hm.

Anyway, what were you gonna tell me before?

- What? - Before we started running, you were about

to tell me something. You know what? I don't remember, but I guess

a five-block sprint will do that to you.

Okay.

What do you say I walk you home?

Oh, well, actually, I have to go back to the

Crafty Companion and finish up inventory.

It's so late.

Well, now that you taught me that software,

it should be a piece of cake.

Right.

Okay.

Lead the way.

Well, I...

I had a really nice night.

Yeah, me too.

Goodnight, Nicole.

Yeah. Goodnight.

Come on. Pick up, pick up, pick up, pick up.

Hey, Matt.

Hey, Luke. Yeah. I know it's late. Sorry.

Thank you for picking up.

We gotta get that truck unloaded and out of sight tonight.

- What's the rush? - I don't have time to explain. We just gotta get it done.

So Im gonna head over right now to help.

Yeah. Well, I think if we both work at this, we can probably

get this truck out of here around 6:00 A.M.

That's the spirit.

Just remember this come Christmas bonus season.

Alright? Will do.

Thank you.

Morning, Dad.

Any updates?

In a roundabout way.

What's the problem now?

Latest shipment of inventory arrived last night,

and we had the truck unloaded by morning.

Overtime.

Was that necessary?

I mean, how much did that cost us?

Luke and I took care of it.

Good. I don't know what we'd do without Luke.

Yeah.

I will take care of him.

Good.

What are you not telling me?

- Can we sit? - Sure.

Dad, I'm in love.

Oh.

That's why you've been so distracted lately.

- Yeah. - Who is she?

Her hair flows off her shoulders and floats

in the air like it defies gravity, and her eyes

are so big and expressive, they belong on

a character in a children's book.

Dad, her face is so perfect that DaVinci

would have trouble capturing every detail,

and she can...

She can stare at a painting for as long as I can,

and she understands the fact that crafting

makes this messy world a better place.

And I just... I feel like I know exactly how she feels

at every moment and it's very strange but...

it's also very wonderful.

Sounds like maybe you found your own queen.

Her name is Nicole Borden,

and she owns the Crafty Companion.

Oh! Oh!

The truth finally comes out.

Well, let me guess, she doesn't know who you are,

and you haven't even discussed the offer yet?

She knows who I am even if she doesn't know

exactly what I do. And, no, Im sorry, I havent had a chance to talk to her.

Always with the apologies, Matt.

I mean, sorry doesn't pay the bills,

sorry doesn't grow the business. Sorry is something...

- Dad! Stop! - What?

All you literally care about is work and money.

You used to say that this was a family-owned business

but ever since Mom died all you care about is money.

Did you not hear a word that I just said to you?

For the first time in as long as I can remember,

I feel something, something special.

So no, I don't care about your bottom line.

I care that I'm about to lose the only woman that

I've ever found love with.

Apologies.

It's me who should be sorry

for the way I've been treating you.

And you're right.

When your Mom died, I buried myself in work

to ease the pain of losing her,

and I guess I never bothered

to try to pull myself out of it.

Don't ever believe money is worth more than love.

I would trade my entire empire for one more day

with your mother.

I miss my queen.

Oh, she sure knew how to keep us in check, didn't she?

She did.

Maybe this woman is gonna become your wife, Matty.

How am I gonna work this out, Dad?

We're likely gonna put her out of business either way.

When I met your mom, I was broke, scraping by

to pay the rent, and your mom takes me

to meet your grandparents for dinner.

They were not exactly impressed that she was

dating a starving artist.

They did everything they could to keep us apart.

Everything!

But nothing could.

What happened?

I worked two jobs, saved up enough money

to buy this.

I used to love seeing that on mom's finger.

Yeah.

I hope you found the love of your life, Matty.

This girl may be the one.

Yeah. Its just all so complicted.

I'm sure you're gonna find a way to do

whats right for you both.

Thanks, Dad.

Have a great day.

Hey, Eric.

Good morning.

Your sister's not in yet.

I'm actually not here to see her.

Look, this has taken me a long time, but...

Well, here it goes.

Will you go on a date with me?

Preferably one where we're not talking about

my sister the whole time?

Like a real date?

Yeah, like a real date.

Just the two of us.

I thought you'd never ask.

Do you wanna check your schedule and text me?

Sounds like a plan.

Well, then I will see you later.

- Okay. - Alright.

Bye.

Bye.

Hey, Luke.

Matt. Hey, look.

I forgot to tell you your father called yesterday

but I stalled him.

I told him everything this morning.

Oh, good, I don't know how much longer

I could avoid my boss's boss.

Thank you.

You know what? You were right.

Let's go ahead and hang the sign.

The element of surprise is not effective in business.

So you told her?

I'm gonna tell her today.

All right. I'll hang it this afternoon.

- Okay. - Let's get to work.

Let's do it.

This is the place.

Alright, I'll call you back.

I'm looking for a Nicole Borden.

Yeah. Im her.

Ah.

I'm Lloyd Worth, Judith's brother.

Oh! We were just about to call her about our lease renewal.

How is she?

She's gone.

What do you mean?

She passed away a few days ago.

Oh my gosh.

Well, what happened?

She went peacefully in her sleep,

no doubt dreaming of her next big craft project.

Oh. Wow!

We're really gonna miss her.

I mean, she was always so kind to me

and such a lovely woman.

Do you have the funeral arrangement information?

I know we'd probably like to go pay our respects.

Oh, of course.

But I didn't come by to tell you of my sister's passing.

I came to tell you that I won't be renewing

the Crafty Companion's lease.

What? Why not?

Well, I already spoke to the new owners

of a Frosty FroYo.

They didn't flinch when I quoted them a rent twice

what you're paying.

There's got to be something that we could...

I'll give you until the end of the month

to get rid of inventory.

Know you'll probably want to have a sale.

Have a nice day.

Excuse me, Lloyd.

But my store does great business, okay?

And it has for 25 years.

We promote the arts.

The arts?

I'm sorry.

It's a craft store, not an art gallery.

Well, art comes in many forms, Mr. Worth.

You know, Judith told me about you, that you're more

concerned with money than art.

I take that as a compliment even though

I realize that was not the intention.

Well, we can pay more in rent if that's what...

Double? Hm?

I don't think so, especially with a you-know-what moving in

in a couple of weeks. No. No.

I won't take that chance.

I'm actually doing you a favor.

I'm helping you prevent postponing the inevitable,

so you're welcome.

Have a nice day, again.

Did that really just happen?

You know what? Let's... let's close early.

I'm gonna go for a walk, just clear my head.

Yeah. Now that's nice and level.

That's good. Good.

Hey, Luke, I just noticed that

the ceramic pumpkins we ordered

arent going to be here on time for our Grand Opening

in two weeks.

I'll make a call. It's no problem.

Nicole.

Matthew.

Uh... come on.

Matthew Mitchell?

No, it's not how it looks.

Okay, yeah. It is how it looks, but I tried to tell you

the other night, and then the truck rolled by.

Why wouldn't you tell me sooner?

I mean, when were you planning on it?

Today. I was gonna tell you today.

Oh, yeah. That's convenient.

Look, I know I should have told you sooner.

I'm sorry. I messed up.

You lied to me!

You lied to me, Matthew.

This entire time it's been you trying to steal my business.

No. I didn't lie to you. I just didn't tell you the whole truth because I wanted you

to get to know me, the... the real me.

Well, now I know exactly who you are, Matthew.

So, goodbye.

Have a nice life.

Here's your tea.

Although if you ask me this is more of

a chocolate ice cream situation.

Yeah.

I don't even think ice cream could fix this one.

You ready to tell me what happened?

I don't even know where to start.

Start by taking a deep breath.

Well, Matthew is Matthew Mitchell

of Mitchell's Arts & Crafts, and they're opening

a big store right around the corner from Crafty Companion

in two weeks.

That's what Lloyd was talking about

when he broke our lease.

I'm so glad you found out.

You knew?

I was going to tell you except he was helping you

with the inventory and then when I confronted him outside,

he promised me he would tell you.

Yeah. I wish you would have told me, Sarah.

I am so sorry.

I thought it was best that he told you.

What am I gonna do?

I can't compete with a big chain like Mitchell's.

This store was my family's legacy

and I feel like I'm letting them down.

You're not letting them down,

but we might want to update our resumes.

Yeah.

That's probably a smart idea,

'cause I think Crafty Companion is finished.

And once Mitchell's finds out

that we don't even have a lease anymore,

I mean, theres not even gonna be a buy-out offer.

I guess we'll start packing up in the morning.

How about...

you go take a long, hot shower

and afterwards, we can order some food

that's bad for us, okay?

Yeah?

Yeah.

That sounds nice.

Special delivery.

Special delivery?

I don't think we're expecting anything.

Well, considering a guy around the corner just

gave it to me with a pretty big tip,

I'd call it a special delivery.

Oh. Thank you.

Yep. Have a good day.

What is it?

It's the painting that Matthew and I looked at

on our first date.

As much as I hate to admit it,

that's a really beautiful gift.

Yeah. It really is.

I finally met the perfect woman,

and I wanted you to feel the same about me.

I knew I had a mountain to climb, and I took a shortcut.

I'm sorry for not being up front with you.

Matthew.

P.S. I'm not done climbing.

Okay. So, the point-of-sale system on the floor

is hooked up to the computer in the office, right?

- Great. - Yeah. Now take a look...

Sorry, were closed. Grand openings in two weeks.

So, we only have about 6 by 3 over...

Uhh, Matt. What?

Look up.

- Can... - Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hi.

Nicole, I'm...

Sorry? Yeah, I know.

Look, I came here... I've got to be honest with you,

which is something that I wish you'd been with me, but...

I deserve that.

Yeah. Yeah, you do.

Can I just show you around first?

Uh, sure.

Um...

The cash registers are gonna go right over there.

Oh! Thats a good place to start, especially since

moneys more important than everything, right?

Right. Let's move on, shall we?

Just off to the right of the center aisle,

there will be pillows, throws, and other home décor,

and then you have clothing,

candles and candle-making supplies, and then by the time

we hit gold leaf, we will move into other forms

of metal crafting.

I do love working with gold leaf.

Me too.

And then in the next aisle we will have art and frames.

Oh. Im really surprised though, that you don't have any

like handmade crafts from local artisans, you know?

Well, we sell mass-produced décor, so...

Right. But I mean, nothing motivates the purchase

of arts and crafts supplies like seeing the inspiration

of the possibilities.

That's interesting.

Yeah. I mean, you know, a customer comes in and buys

a completed needlepoint pillow that their neighbor made,

and then, you know, they come back and decide

they wanna do it themselves from scratch.

So, you have a local needlepoint enthusiast

who's here teaching a tutorial at your Craft Crop,

and next thing you know, you've got a whole bunch

of new needlepointers that are buying up

all of your needlepoint kits.

That's a good tip. I will talk to Luke about it.

You're welcome.

I gotta say though, I'm a little envious of all

the space you have here.

You know, have you thought about doing coffee?

You mean, like sell coffee here in the store?

Yeah. Yeah. Why not?

I mean, I always dreamed of doing a coffee cart

in my store.

You know, those real pretty ones with all

the beautiful gold fixtures and stuff?

Would look so cute in here,

and youve got the space for it.

The neighborhood could use a good coffee shop.

No. I guess a coffee cart would bring in a steady

flow of customers.

Just what all the big bookstores do.

And while people are waiting for their latte,

they're wandering around the store and they see

a display full of handcrafted local goods,

you know?

Boom!

Right away, impulse buy.

You've thought about this a lot.

Guilty as charged.

Im a bit of a dreamer.

You're a visionary.

Maybe, so...

Anyway I... I just...

I came here to let you know that the Crafty Companion

is no longer a threat to you.

We lost our lease, so I've decided that I won't be moving

to a new location.

I guess you win.

You can't possibly be making a profit

at these bargain prices.

I mean, I feel so guilty.

Well, please don't.

I'm glad you're stocking up.

And besides, there's not really much we can do to save

the store anyways, so...

Especially with Mitchell's Grand Opening next week.

Oh, well. Good for them.

Hey!

I put aside a big box of Fall decorations,

and everything we had in stock for the holidays.

Nicole wanted me to give them to you,

but I think we should pay.

I would never rip off my own store,

even though this is bittersweet.

I know.

I feel the same.

You're welcome.

Hey. Hey.

I'm sorry about the store.

I know how much it means to you,

how much it meant to Mom and Dad,

to all of us.

Yeah.

Well, it's okay.

I'll be alright, you know?

We'll always have our memories.

Besides, I don't know that I was really cut out

to run a business anyway.

I beg to differ.

Now, you were the only one who could have run this

business after Mom and Dad passed away.

You were cut from the same cloth as them.

I mean, just look at this place, Nicole.

It's like they never left.

Spoken like a true big brother.

Thanks, Eric.

On that note, I've got to get back to patrol,

but we will talk later.

Okay.

Okay.

Hey, Jason, you can just set it over here.

Thanks.

Hey. What do you think of this?

- Looks good. - Okay.

We had a good run.

Yeah. We did, didn't we?

Twenty-five years.

So it's really over?

Maybe it's for the best, you know?

Running your own business is hard work.

This way I can just get a regular job,

and come home at night, put on my slippers,

and I don't know,

macramé, or make a wreath or something.

That's what I do.

It's pretty great, but now I'll have a of time to craft.

Is it possible to have too much time to craft?

Mm, I guess we'll find out.

I hate to leave you, but I promised Eric

I'd meet him for dinner.

Do you want me to stay?

No, no. Go enjoy your date.

- Thanks. - Yeah.

He really does makes me happy.

Well, good.

He's a great guy.

I mean, take it from me, I've kinda known him

his whole life, so...

I'll see you later. Bye.

Hey, Dad.

Matthew, come in.

Are we ready for the grand opening?

Actually, I am postponing it.

Why the delay?

Because, with this location,

I'm changing things.

I'm expanding the types of things that we sell.

Reinventing the wheel?

The wheel works. It's round.

Any other shape and you're in for a bumpy ride.

Nope. Hear me out, okay?

Imagine a store that sells handmade crafts made

by local artisans that will inspire new hobbyists

to buy craft supplies, events hosted by local artists,

and an espresso cart that'll help generate new customers.

Are these your ideas or Luke's?

Actually, they're Nicole's.

The woman you love.

Sounds risky.

You took some risks over the years.

So, I take it your conversation with her went well.

No, actually it didn't.

But you will be happy to know that she has decided

to close her store and it isn't gonna cost you a penny.

Sounds good, but I can tell it hasn't made you happy.

Come on, Dad.

We gotta do something to fix this.

I mean, we just ruined that woman's life.

Well, how to fix it is now up to you.

What do you mean?

Because I'm officially retiring.

The business is yours.

Enjoy the office and good luck with your expansion plans.

I'm sorry. I don't follow.

Why all of a sudden?

Aw, it's been a long time coming, Matt.

You know, it was that conversation we had

the other day.

It made me realize there is more

to life than business.

Something I hadn't even considered

before we lost your mom.

I think that's the first time I've ever heard

you say that.

I'm proud of you, Dad.

Oh! And one more thing.

I think it's time you had this.

Mom's ring.

Are you sure?

I know true love when I see it,

and you're in love, just like I was.

Thank you.

Thank you, with all my heart, thank you.

You're welcome.

Hey, Dad?

I love you.

I love you too, son.

Hey.

- Hey, Luke. - How goes it?

What is that?

Ah.

This is the curveball you threw my way.

You wanna take a look?

Yeah, sure.

Ta-da!

Wow! She's a beauty.

Yup, yup, yup.

I've never operated a coffee maker this fancy before,

so there may be a learning curve.

Don't worry. We're gonna hire a barista.

I was going to suggest that. I just didn't want you to think I wasnt up for the task.

Luke, you are always up for the task.

Thanks.

Which is why I have a new task for you.

What's that?

I need a new Senior Vice President of Operations.

Uhh. Where are you going?

Dad is officially retiring so I'm gonna take

over the day-to-day operations and I need

someone to oversee the operations around the country.

Uh...

It's a big pay raise.

What do you think?

I think I'm your new replacement.

- Yeah? - Yeah. Thank you.

Hey, but now you really won't be able to do everything

around here yourself.

Delegating will be your new way of life.

Yeah.

I could get used to that...

to a degree.

Maybe.

Wait, wait.

Who's gonna run the store though?

I'm not sure yet, but I have a couple

of good candidates in mind.

Okay.

Alright.

Alright.

Talk to you soon.

Wow! Thanks boss!

You are the boss now.

I am the boss now.

Enjoy.

What can I get you?

Cranberry with a twist.

So we finished up virtually all of the inventory.

Nicole is lucky to have such a good partner

and friend to help.

And I really appreciate

everything you've done for our family too.

You're pretty amazing.

I think you're pretty amazing too.

Okay. So, I gotta be honest,

I've wanted to ask you out for the longest time.

Since we're being honest completely honest.

From the moment Nicole introduced me to you,

I was hoping you would.

I remember it was my first day at the Crafty Companion

and all of a sudden, in walks her cute brother,

and what do I do? I...

You knocked over the flower vase.

I can't believe you remember that.

Of course I remember that.

I really liked that vase.

And she just happened to hire the cutest employee,

how could I forget?

I was so nervous that Nicole was going

to fire me on the spot.

Nah, she would never fire you.

She was lucky to find someone with such great values,

it's a hard quality to find.

Well, look at you.

You both lost your parents, Nicole took over the store,

and you never gave up your dream of protecting the town

you grew up in.

Yeah.

The community means so much to me and Nicole.

You and Nicole mean so much to the community.

To the Crafty Companion.

To new beginnings.

Nickel for your thoughts?

I thought it was a penny.

I'm factoring for inflation.

What's got you down?

I should feel like I'm on top of the world right now,

but all I can think about is the fact I just ruined

that poor woman's life.

A woman that I am absolutely in love with

and now likely wants nothing to do with me.

Try to put some trust in the universe.

Things have a way of always working out.

You think so?

It's gotten me this far.

Yeah, thanks.

Nicole.

I, uh...

I honestly didn't think I'd see you again.

Wow!

I see you took me seriously about the coffee cart.

Putting a coffee cart in an arts and crafts store?

That's crazy.

Yeah. The boutique will be teeming with connoisseurs

sipping lattes and admiring decoupage.

If you say so.

It's because you said so.

I'm really glad you're here, I want to show you something.

I was thinking about hanging this behind

the coffee cart.

What do you think?

I think it's beautiful, and I think you

are more far talented than you realize.

You really outdid yourself.

Can you ever forgive me?

Look, Matthew...

All I can think about is us

walking through the park arm in arm and bird watching,

and looking at the window art display holding hands,

and discussing the nuances of scrapbooking,

and a lifetime of crafting over caramel lattes,

and I just...

The more I think about it,

the more I realize that you are a genuine person

who made a mistake.

And I am. I am that genuine person.

I am so sorry.

And if you'd just give me another chance to show you,

I will never let you down.

Look, Matthew...

You know, crafting is just as much about building

something outside of ourselves as it is

becoming our whole selves.

I'm Nicole.

I'm Matthew.

It's nice to meet you, Nicole.

Youre all crafters, creators.

Being artists, it's in our blood.

It doesn't matter if you're painting a masterpiece

or decoupaging a collage, or sewing a quilt.

Your art is a piece of you that reflects back

into the world.

I haven't been entirely forthcoming with you.

It's not how it looks.

I know I should have told you sooner.

I'm sorry. I messed up.

P.S. I'm not done climbing.

I forgive you.

So, there's a fifth date

on the table?

Well, I prefer to think of it as

a second first date.

Clean canvas.

Yeah.

There is just one problem.

What's that?

Well, with all the improvements,

which I do want to implement in all of our locations,

I had this crazy idea that maybe it was time to refresh

the company name too.

How would you feel about a merger?

What?

Your family's legacy could live on with Mitchell's.

How does “Mitchell's Crafty Companion” sound to you?

I mean, I could use a great partner and together

we would make an unstoppable team.

There is one more thing, I don't have a General Manager

for this store. Sarah would be perfect.

Are you serious?

I accept.

I'm so proud of you.

Hey.

Alright.

Hey. I've been meaning to talk to you about something.

Yeah? About what?

Well, Mitchell's started off as a family business,

and I'd really like it to stay that way.

And I know this might seem sudden, but I know in my heart

and soul that we are meant to be together.

And I can think of no better time or place

to do this than at the launch of our new partnership.

I want us to craft a life together.

Oh my God.

Is this really happening?

Nicole Borden, will you marry me?

Yes!

Yes!

Absolutely! Yes!

Yes?

Oh my gosh.

It's perfect.

♪ I love when we walk together ♪

♪ Talking and laughing ♪

♪ With you feels good ♪

♪ It's true ♪

♪ The way we connect ♪

♪ Is perfect ♪

♪ I can't help but feel ♪

♪ That you're the one, babe ♪

♪ It's true ♪

♪ And when you walk away ♪

♪ I realize ♪

♪ How much I miss you ♪

♪ When you're not around ♪

♪ I need to tell you, babe ♪

♪ I cannot wait ♪

♪ I want you in my arms ♪

♪ So I can just ♪

♪ Close my eyes ♪

♪ And hold you ♪

♪ 'Cause I ♪

♪ I wanna feel you ♪

♪ Close to me ♪

♪ I know with you ♪

♪ What my heart feels ♪

♪ Is true ♪

♪ I'm giving all my love ♪

♪ To you ♪

♪ When I see your face ♪

♪ I'm captured by your ♪

♪ Endless beauty ♪

♪ I wanna hold you closer ♪

♪ To me ♪

♪ I love when we talk together ♪

♪ The things that you say ♪

♪ They're just so sweet, babe ♪

♪ It's true ♪

♪ Your smile is so infectious ♪

♪ Your eyes make my life ♪

♪ Worth living, baby ♪

♪ It's true ♪

♪ And when you walk away ♪

♪ I realize ♪

♪ How much I miss you ♪

♪ When you're not around ♪

♪ I need to tell you, babe ♪

♪ I cannot wait ♪

♪ I want you in my arms ♪

♪ So I can ♪

♪ Just close my eyes ♪

♪ And hold you ♪

♪ 'Cause I, I wanna hold you ♪

♪ Closer to me ♪