All language subtitles for The Happiness Playbook (2023) Full Movie

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Ah ha, I can't give away
the name of my customers,

but if you're really curious,

tune in to channel
seven at eight o'clock.

-He's the lead.
-Oh.

He's also a size 11. Rawr.

Incredible, so I
read that a pair

of bespoke shoes
can take anywhere

from 30 to 90 hours to make.

I mean, what is that like
making something you love

and then never seeing it again?

We call this our Wall of Fame.

You might recognize
some of the faces.

What I'm trying
to get at, Janna,

is the art of shoe making.

Making the shoes, but then
having to pay the bills.

-[camera shutter clicking]
-What's that balance like?

Oh, you just took
a picture of me.

-Mm hmm.
-And you just did it again.

When did you say this
article's coming out?

[upbeat music]

-[upbeat music continues]
-[phones ringing]

[people chattering softly]

[Enid] Yes. Yes, absolutely.

Can you hold?

-Linda's on the phone?
-Thanks, Enid.

[upbeat music]

[knocking on door]

Absolutely not.

I'm not giving you
the name of my source,

but I can assure you he's
singing like a prairie dog.

Okay, we'll see how
Senator Harkey feels

when the only quote
is, "No comment."

That's a good idea, Alberts.

I suggest clearing
his schedule.

Wow, sounds like someone's
having a busy morning.

Listen, I wanted to talk
to you about something.

[earpiece beeps]

Yes, I'll have the Caprese.

So, I have been working
at Belle Fair for almost--

Enid!

Make that a garden
salad instead,

order one for Turnley too.

She's coming in
with her publicist.

Okay.

And don't get me wrong,
I love working here.

-I really do--
-Amy, now is not a good time.

I want you to make me
a senior correspondent.

Look, I wanna cover
breaking news.

I wanna profile
people that matter.

When I tell serious sources

that I'm a lifestyle
contributing writer,

do you know what they do?

They just pat me on
the head and say,

"Thanks so much
for coming in, Amy.

We'll be in touch."

Like I write for a
high school newspaper.

Well, Amy, you're really
good at what you do.

I loved your last byline.

What was it again?

"This Pet Ant Helped This
Boy Survive Sixth Grade."

Uplifting local stories
are just as important

as the hard-hitting ones.

Maybe, but I didn't become
a journalist to write them.

Okay, you want a title bump?

Prove to me you deserve one.

What? Really?

Wow, I mean, that's great.

Thank you, but how exactly
do you want me to do that?

Controversy sells,
scandal sells.

That's our bread and butter.

Find me a story that
belongs on the front page

and we'll revisit
this conversation.

Okay.

[Amy] Oh. [laughs nervously]

-Thank you.
-Mm hmm.

[soothing music]

You should be excited.

How long have you been talking
about getting a promotion?

-Oh.
-This is your chance.

Oh, the band Sonic
Arcade is breaking up.

Amy, if you don't start
jumping up and down,

I'm gonna do it for you.

Oh, the breakup was amicable.

Oh, that's too bad.

What? Can you stop?

What? Stop!

Okay, but someone has to
be excited around here.

If you get really
desperate for material,

I read a post about people

getting their happiness
certification.

You can get it framed
and everything.

Wow. Sounds fascinating.

Wait, but aren't
you an accountant?

You guys are supposed
to be miserable.

How come you're so
happy all the time?

I figured out the
secret to life.

Somebody had a good day.

Come on, share.

If I told you
it wouldn't be a secret.

-[scoffs] You are such a tease.
-[Marjorie giggles]

-Oh, I have to go.
-Okay.

Well, tell Eric I said hi.

I will, and hey, listen,

don't stress,
you'll find a story.

-Thanks, sis.
-Bye.

-[plucky music]
-[coffee sloshing]

I just wanted to call
about the allegations

against Colin Jepsky that he's
throwing soccer matches for--

oh, yes, I'm aware
what time it is.

Hi, I'm calling about
the empty zoo exhibits.

Well, you haven't
heard of me yet,

but if you just give me
five minutes of your time.

I just wanted to speak with you

about the authorship controversy

of the long lost treasure map

that you claimed
to have discovered.

Hello?

No, I will not pay you for
a piece of the treasure.

[plucky music]

Happiness Certified?

"When 'I' is replaced with 'we',

even illness becomes wellness."

[chuckles]

You can't make this stuff up.

-[plucky music]
-[phone line ringing]

[woman on phone] Hi.

Well, looks like you
earned your 10%, Marj.

[Amy] So, to get this
happiness certification,

you have to take this class
by this guy, Paul Felix.

Except there's nothing
on him anywhere.

I mean, no trace anywhere.

And when I tried to
sign up for the class,

it's booked for like eight
months, that's weird, right?

There's a pond.

I've always wanted a pond
on my a hundred acre estate.

- This place is insane.
-I know, right?

I mean, how does
some obscure class

with very little advertising
have this many amenities?

I've always wanted
to go on a mud bath.

Oh, and not to mention I
tried to look this guy up.

There's no info
on him anywhere.

I mean, no family
history, no bio.

It's like Paul Felix
came out of nowhere.

Very mysterious.

Well, why don't you
just go down there

and see if he'll talk to you?

You know, Marj?

That's not a terrible idea.

[upbeat music]

[gate squeaking]

[upbeat music continues]

Wow.

[soothing music]

Gorgeous.

[Amy to self]
Are you kidding me?

[fun, plucky music]

[man outside]
Five, four, three,

two, and release.

Doesn't that feel good?

What I want you all to do

is to wrap those
tired arms around you.

Give yourselves a
hug, you've earned it.

Now take a deep breath.

Look! We have a
new participant.

Oh, no, no, no.

I'm not, oh!

Welcome, my name is Paul.

-Did you get a smoothie yet?
-A smoothie?

Sorry. No, no.

I don't believe I
caught your name.

-Well, I'm Amy.
-Mm.

-But I--
-Please, it's good for you.

-I promise.
-Okay.

-[Paul] Mmmm.
-What's in this?

Ooh, the key to a healthy gut.

It's oregano oil,
vinegar, and blueberries.

[Paul] Mm, all right,
friends, what do you say,

We come inside and
do some ice breakers?

You're coming.

No, no, no, no.

Bring that with.
You're coming with.

Well-- [sighs]

So, I'm sure you've all heard
how we introduce ourselves

here at the
Happiness Playbook.

This is our version
of musical chairs.

Listen, could I talk to
you for just a second?

-I have a few questions.
-Oh, please,

-just join the group.
-Oh.

No worries, you're
gonna have a great time.

-Here, I'll take this for you.
-Oh.

And we're taking off
in 3, 2, 1.

[upbeat eastern music
playing on speaker]

Now, the goal for
this coming week

is for each of you to
develop a skill set

that you can bring back with
you into the real world.

Science-based tools
that will help you lead

a happier life.

-[music stops]
-[Amy] Oh!

-Sorry
-Okay.

Our first victim, go ahead
and introduce yourself.

-My name is Lisa.
-[group] Hi, Lisa.

Hi, everyone.

My boyfriend, Matt, just
ended things with me,

so here I am.

[Paul] Welcome.

-[Lisa] Yeah.
-Thanks, Lisa.

Go ahead and grab a chair
and move to the side.

Okay.

And...we're off.

[upbeat eastern music
playing on speaker]

Now, each of you
will be partnered

and given your very
own Happiness Playbook,

based off the profile you
completed before your arrival.

At the end of the
week, your new skills

will be put to the test
in one final challenge.

Everyone that
passes, graduates,

and gets their
Happiness certification.

Oh.

Hey guys. I'm Matt.

[group] Hi, Matt.

I'm actually Lisa's
ex-boyfriend.

We signed up for
the class,

and we're still trying to
work through our problems.

That never worked
out, so I figured,

hey, I already paid
for the tickets.

Might as well see
what it's all about.

And I guess Lisa
had the same idea.

Well, I wasn't
not gonna show up

just because my ex-boyfriend
decided to show up too.

Well, okay, this
is gonna be good.

-I'm super excited.
-Yeah, me too.

It's gonna be great.

Thank you so much,
Matt, for sharing.

Go ahead and grab your
chair and move to the side.

-And, we're off.
-[music plays]

Now, the program only works
if everyone feels comfortable,

so we're gonna sign this.

It's a pledge promising to
not talk about the program,

or the other guests, with
anyone on the outside.

Not your friends,
not your family.

Definitely not journalists.

Okay, this is a safe space.

What we say here
stays between us.

[music stops]

-Oh!
-Well, don't be shy.

Go ahead and
introduce yourself.

-Hi, I'm Amy.
-[group] Hi, Amy.

[Paul] Hi, Amy.

And I'm a rep--,
repairer of shoes.

I'm a shoe repairer,
I'm a shoe repairer.

I'm a shoemaker on
vacation [giggles].

And I am so
excited to be here.

Well, Amy, Shoemaker
on vacation,

welcome.

Can I speak
with you for a moment?

Yeah, sure.

I've never met a
shoemaker before.

Oh, yeah, I hear that a lot.

Dying breed, with the
competition, factories.

Did you sign up for
this class, Amy?

Did I sign up for the class?

Um, it's a funny story.

Maybe I'm getting a
little slow in my old age,

but I realized with you,
we have seven guests,

and the class is kept at six.

No, I didn't sign
up for the class,

but I came so far to be
here, and I really need this.

And that's why I'm gonna
make a one time exception.

Welcome to The
Happiness Playbook, Amy.

Oh, thank you. Thank you.

I am so ready to get happy.

We are still going to
need to get you a partner,

and unfortunately, everyone
else is already paired up.

Oh, okay, well,
who's my partner?

-You're looking at him.
-Oh.

Yeah. Me?

-Yes, bring it in.
-[palms clapping]

Woo! [laughs]

Paul Felix claims he got
his doctorate in biology,

but decided to use his degree

to write "The
Happiness Playbook."

It's a week-long retreat that
takes a scientific approach

to unlocking your happiness.

No one knows who this guy is.

I mean, he doesn't do press,
he makes everybody sign an NDA.

We don't even know
what he's teaching.

Oh, and he's loaded.

He teaches the program on
his hundred acre estate.

I mean, clearly, this
guy is hiding something,

and I'm gonna find
out what it is.

Undercover at The
Happiness Playbook.

A profile about the new
hidden face of wellness.

Now that Amy, that's a
story I'm gonna read.

[soothing music]

[squeals]

[Amy] Look, I know it's crazy,

but I had to tell
him something.

Okay, so you're a shoemaker

from the countryside
on vacation.

Okay, can I be part
of your cover story?

I wanna be the
shoemaker's apprentice.

Okay, would you rather live
alone on a deserted island,

or be stuck in the jungle
with someone you despise?

What sort of
questions are these?

Jungle 1000%.

I don't care if I
hate the person,

I still need
somebody to talk at.

Oh, I know you do.

Island, definitely
the island for me.

-It's this way.
-Thanks.

Amy, are you sure
this is a good idea?

Okay, would you rather
eat one meal a day

for the rest of your life
and always be hungry,

or eat six and always be full?

What do you mean?

Also, who would rather be full?

Me, and I don't know, this
whole going undercover thing.

You know, what if
you get caught?

Well, all these health
and wellness gurus,

they say that they've got all
of life's answers figured out,

and they charge these naive
people, who can't afford to pay,

an arm and a leg
for the answers.

Look, I'm not saying that
Paul Felix is a fraud,

but I do think that
people deserve to know

what they're paying for

before they write a check
for thousands of dollars.

-Yeah.
-Oh.

Oh, okay, you find out your
child cheated on a test.

Do you tell the teacher?

I mean, it's only cheating
if you get caught, right?

Amy?

Oh, this goes here.

Thank you.

[disjointed piano
music being played]

[hitting wrong notes]

[clapping] The famous Fred
Taylor, ladies and gentlemen.

[Fred laughs]

You laugh, but in five years
I'll be playing this thing

like nobody's business.

I am pulling for you, Dad.

I am, but you better
start practicing.

-Yeah. Yeah.
-[Paul chuckles]

Son, you know the most
important investments

aren't the ones that
pay off the quickest.

Dad, I love you, I do,

but we can't keep having
this conversation.

You've set up a
terrific business.

That's something
to be proud of.

And here it comes.

But that's why you need to
start thinking long term.

I don't want your money.

Delphino Equities, a firm I
happen to be on the board of,

is looking to break into the
health and wellness space.

What, I know, it sounds crazy.

I am aware, but I'm not
doing this to get rich.

-The classes are to--
-Help people. I know.

-You're very noble that way.
-Thank you.

Now, may I?

I look into your future,
I see two possibilities.

One, you stick with one
class, one location.

Five years from
now, your old news.

You're sitting around wishing
you'd taken this conversation

-more seriously.
-And let me guess,

option two...?

You expand.

-Ah, yes.
-The Happiness Playbook

is primed for it.

You've got a sold out
class, a strapping,

strong figurehead
with incredible hair.

All you need is a partner.

And who might that be?

Look, whether you'd like it
or not, you run a business.

And in business, you either
grow or you get crushed.

You want to help people.

Five years from now, the
Happiness Playbook doesn't exist

if nothing changes.

Who are you helping then?

[bright music]

[birds chirping]

Oh. Oh.

-[recorder beeping]
-[plucky music]

There she is. You made it.

Sorry, I'm a little late.

Oh, everyone is on
their first day.

The grounds can take
some getting used to.

-So where is everyone?
-Oh, like I said,

everyone has their own
playbook, and this is yours.

Oh, wow.

Laminated and
everything, very fancy.

Okay, so I complete
all of this,

and then I get my
Happiness certification.

-Let's do it.
-Getting your certification

isn't quite that simple.

Oh, right.

Then I have to take
the secret final test?

Is it multiple choice?

Because I'm very good
at multiple choice.

The sooner you get started,
the sooner you'll find out.

The Honesty Canoe.
What's The Honesty Canoe?

Your first activity, come on.

-Hmm.
-[soothing music]

[Paul] Right over here.

[Amy] Who knew nature
could be so peaceful?

Hmm.

[Amy] So, the honesty boat.

-Uh, the honesty canoe.
-Ah, right.

Honesty canoe, of course.

How silly of me. [snickers]

So how does this work?

Well, we sit here as
long as we have to

until you answer one
question honestly.

What's the question?

Why don't you look
in your booklet?

Okay.

"What do I want?"

What do you want?

[scoffs] What does that mean?

Interpret it how you will.

Okay, what do I want?

What do you want?

Okay.

What I want is to
thrive at work.

-That's what you want?
-That's what I want.

Your shoe business to thrive?

Mmhmm.

Then what?

Then I want my hard
work to pay off.

Then what?

Then I'd be
extremely validated.

-Then what?
-Then, I don't know, Paul.

Then I would have the
life I've always wanted.

And have money to buy a
house and to settle down and...

And then what?

Then I'd open my
own chain of--

-Shoe stores?
-Mmhmm. Yep.

Then what?

Then, I don't know, Paul.

Then I would know that the last
10 years haven't been wasted

and I've been chasing
the right things,

and I've been using
my time smartly.

And then, and then Paul, I
would live happily ever after.

-And then what?
-Oh!

Then I don't know, okay!

That's as far as I've
gotten, all right.

-That's all I've got.
-[water splashing]

That was my phone.

[Paul] We can get that back.

[Paul] You know the point
of that exercise?

[Amy] You tell me, Paul.

We make lists of what we want.

For you, it's opening
the next store.

For other people,
it's a bigger house,

nicer car, the next promotion.

But we rarely ask
ourselves why.

You know if you're my partner

and you're doing the program,

I think it's only fair
that you answer a question.

Okay, what's my question, Amy?

-Who are you?
-[Paul snickers]

No, I mean it.

I mean, I can't find
anything about you online.

I like to keep my work and
private lives separate.

Hmm, but then how is the
class always booked up

if you don't do
any advertising?

Well, how did you
find out about us?

-Well--
-A couple years ago,

I did speak with a journalist
at the Sun about the program.

He ended up writing
a thousand words

about how many crunches I do.

Ooh, a thousand words.

You must do a lot of crunches.

I don't speak to press
because I just don't need

that kind of distraction.

Oh.

It's the same reason that the
class is pay what you can.

There's only one
goal this week.

And that's to give
people the tools--

Tools they need to
live a happy life.

Yes, I know, but if the class
is donation-based, I mean,

how can you afford
all of this?

I think you asked your one
question two questions ago.

-Okay.
-How's that phone over there?

Oh, it's wet.

It's very wet.

-[soothing music]
-[crickets chirping]

-Hey, Marjorie.
-Hey you.

Okay, so maybe I'm wrong.

Maybe this guy
has good motives

and he is not really
trying to rip people off,

but he's still trying
to hide something.

Hey, what are you
doing tomorrow night?

I was thinking about having
Eric over for dinner.

Oh, I'm not sure, I might
be at the office late.

I'd like for you to be there.

Oh, okay.

Any particular reason why?

Well A, I think you
need a break from work.

B, I think it'd be nice for
the three of us to hang out.

And C, and this is by far
the most important letter,

I'm making jambalaya.

Marjorie Wolfson is cooking?

-Okay, I'm a little nervous.
-So you should be.

Hey, if somebody asks
you "what do you want?",

what do you think
you would tell them?

What do I want?

I don't think you're
gonna like my answer.

Oh, come on, I can handle it.

-You might barf.
-Should I get the trash can?

I'd say I've already got it.

Aww, you're a sweet girl.

-[Amy and Marjorie laughing]
-[phone dings]

Oh, it works, yes!

[Marjorie] I knew it.

-Oh, work.
-[Marjorie sighs]

I know, I know, but I'm
getting a lot of great stuff.

I haven't seen any pages,

and I don't even know
your angle to this piece.

And meanwhile, your lifestyle
team is understaffed

and working around the clock.

I know, I know, but
please just trust me,

I'm getting tons
of good background.

Well, at Belle Fair, we
don't have the luxury

of waiting on background.

I know.

-But if it's--
-Just find an angle, Amy.

[phone beeping]

Right.

-[keyboard clicking]
-[gentle music]

Hmm.

[gentle music continues]

[Lisa] Oh my God, I can't
believe this, Paul partnered us.

I came to work on myself,
and he partners me with Matt.

Oh, yeah. That is tough.

-I know.
-Yeah, I'd--

Well, had Lisa told me she
was planning on coming,

I might not have shown
up in the first place.

-Right.
-Well, did I tell you

why Matt said he
broke up with me?

He said it was because
I sang too much.

♪ It gave her migraines

Lisa liked to sing in
the shower, no big deal,

but she also liked to sing
while she brushed her teeth.

I mean, is that really
such a bad thing?

Lisa would sing in the morning,
she would sing at night,

she would sing when
she was in a good mood,

she would sing when
she was in a bad mood,

Lisa would sing with
food in her mouth,

I had to walk around my
own house with earplugs in.

Who breaks up with someone
because they like to sing?

[Matt] Lisa didn't
like to sing,

she thought her
life was an opera.

-Oh, my magazine.
-[Lisa] I did not.

-[Matt] Oh, please drama
queen. Really?

All right, all right.

Settle down, okay?

People, we only have six
more days here together

before you're back
out in the real world.

Make the most of your time here.

Okay.

Today everyone's going to be

partaking in the same activity,

albeit in different locations.

Today we're getting
off the estate.

[singing] Oh, I can't wait.

What's the activity, Paul?

Befriend a random stranger.

You know, social interaction
isn't just imperative

for mental health, it helps
lower stress and inflammation,

increases our blood
flow, and staves off

all sorts of diseases.

Sounds like a super food.

You should put it in
your next smoothie.

-[Paul laughs]
-That's good, Amy.

Very good.

Hey, um, what's
Delphino Equities?

Where do you hear that name?

The internet.

Delphino Equities is
an investment firm.

That also happens to be an
international conglomerate

worth billions of dollars?

Well, what would
an investment firm

worth billions of
dollars have any business

getting their happiness
certification from you?

You ask a lot of
questions, you know that?

People tell me I'm a
naturally curious person.

Well, why don't we just
stick to the program?

Go make a friend.

I believe in you.

-Hey, how's your day going?
-I'm not interested.

[upbeat music]

Hi, I'm Amy.

-How's your day going?
-Better before I met you.

Oh.

[whispering] Next one,
get him on the next one.

Go over there.

-Hi.
-Hi.

I'm Amy.

You making friends
in the park today?

Oh, yeah.

I'm part of a program.

It's kind of a long story.

What are you doing?

This is my people
watching place.

-Ooh.
-It's better than a movie,

I swear.

Come on up.

-Yeah?
-Yeah.

So, those people come
every single day,

and they always sit
under the same tree.

So she owns a little
pottery studio,

and her and her husband have
lived in town for 35 years.

And how'd that make you
feel, meeting somebody new?

Oh, so connected to the earth,

and my fellow human beings,

like we're all
one big community.

Well, perfect then.

-The activity worked great.
-[Amy laughing]

Has anyone ever told you
you're a very corny person?

-Never.
-Oh good, okay.

Just wondering.

I hope you're ready for
this next activity, Amy.

Yeah.

Because it's pretty strenuous.

Oh, boy.

So I read that
Delphino was investing

in a small health and
wellness company in the city.

Are all shoemakers from the
countryside this inquisitive?

Uh, no comment.

But, are they investing
in your company?

Because that would be huge.

-Amy.
-Yeah?

-No comment.
-[Amy laughing]

Okay.

Remind me again how cloud gazing

helps us become the happiest
version of ourselves.

We're not cloud gazing, Amy.

We're practicing mindfulness.

Oh, is that what we're doing?

But if you're looking for a
more science-based answer,

I'd be happy to explain
the relationship

between the amygdala
and mindfulness,

because the prefrontal cortex,

when it gets activated,
stimulates and it--

No, no, no, I'm good.

Look at this one over here.

Don't you feel like you
could just reach up, and.

-[Amy laughing]
-It's incredible, isn't it?

I mean, condensed
water just floating

tens of thousands of
feet up in the air,

shape shifting and moving.

And if that's not magic,
I don't know what is.

[birds chirping]

-How are you like this?
-Like what?

I mean, you talk about clouds
like they're Mona Lisa,

you talk about people like
they're not a complete nuisance.

I mean, I have asked
you a million questions

that clearly you
don't wanna answer,

and you haven't told
me to get lost yet.

So why are you so
positive all the time?

I think it's better
than the alternative.

Okay, let me rephrase.

How are you so
positive all the time?

-It's hard.
-Oh.

You know, you work at it.

It takes practice.

There are a million reasons
to feel down, or upset,

or worried, and you
can dwell on those,

or you can think about
the millions of reasons

why you should be
grateful to be alive.

It's a choice.

See, I prefer to dwell,
I'm so good at dwelling.

Yeah, I create tons of
problems in my head,

and then my anxiety just
goes through the roof,

and it's super fun.
[chuckles]

[Woman] Amy, hi!

-[Woman] Hey.
-[Paul] "Amy"?

Yeah, I'm thirsty
all of a sudden.

-Let's get a lemonade.
-Wait a minute.

-Yeah.
-Amy, Amy.

I thought we'd get a drink,

I saw somewhere for
ice cold beverages.

-Do you know her?
-Nope.

-I don't think I know her.
-Amy.

-She's calling to you though.
-Nope.

Hi, Enid.

This is Paul Felix.

-Hello.
-Hi.

So funny I ran into
you, Liz actually--

Yeah, it is.

It's so funny.

Enid is the receptionist at
the hotel I'm staying at.

Oh, really?

What hotel do you work at?

What? I...don't--

like talking about it
because she's very modest.

Okay, just give
Linda a call back.

Okay, and Linda is her boss.

Well, the manager
of the hotel.

Didn't Linda tell
you about Paul Felix

the founder of The
Happiness Playbook?

I was telling them how excited
I was to take the course.

Oh, you're Paul.

I am.

Please tell me if you need

any restaurant
recommendations, madam.

-Okay.
-Nice to meet you.

-She's so funny.
-You could say that again.

Yeah.

[Marjorie] So come on, spill.

What's the big
scoop about Delphino

and the Happiness Playbook?

So, Paul clearly didn't
wanna talk about Delphino,

but I mean, if they're actually
investing in his company,

Paul stands to gain a lot.

It looks really nice out here.

Yeah, do you think so?

Not too many candles?

I think maybe I should
get rid of a few candles.

Are you okay, Marj?

-You seem a little bit nervous.
-Nervous?

No, I just want tonight
to be a nice relaxed.

Wait, what's that smell?

-Oh shoot, the jambalaya.
-Oh, do you need help?

-No, I'm fine.
-[doorbell rings]

I'll get it.

[Marjorie] Oh, gosh.

Oh no, please don't be burned.

-Hi, Amy.
-Hi Eric.

-I brought dessert.
-Oh, that's so sweet.

Marjorie might have had a
little emergency in the kitchen.

She burnt the
jambalaya, didn't she?

She burnt the jambalaya.

Hey Eric, we might wanna
do takeout tonight.

I know she knows the story.

Yeah, but you're
gonna tell it anyway.

-I love the story.
-I love it too.

Okay, so you are
at the laundromat,

minding your own business.

And I see this girl walk in,

she's got two carts
full of laundry,

and she's folded
her dirty clothes.

And I'm thinking,

what sort of strange
girl folds her laundry

before putting it into
the washing machine?

-Then what happens?
-And when do you know it,

three weeks later...

My clothes got dirty again.

So I walk up to this strange,
beautiful woman and ask,

"Why do you fold your clothes

before putting 'em into
the washing machine?"

You know what she says?

Where can I get a
restraining order?

[Eric] No, not that.

You can fit so much
more into two carts

if you fold it first.

This woman hates
doing laundry so much

that she saves it
all for one day.

And the only way to
fit her entire wardrobe

into two laundry carts--

Is to fold them.

I think I fell in love with
her right then and there.

Amy, Eric and I actually
have something to tell you.

Okay.

Wow, I just felt the mood
shift all of a sudden.

Well, we've been seeing each
other for quite a while,

and we are moving in together.

What?

Well, when our lease
is up in the fall,

we're going to
get our own place.

Oh, wow.

Wow, that...that's great.

That's really great.

I'm really happy for you guys,
seriously, congratulations.

[glasses clinking]

Love you guys.

[Paul] Okay dad, so hit me.

I'm a big boy, I can take it.

The lawyers are putting the
contract together as we speak.

Now, the number's large,

but I don't want that
scaring you away.

-You're making that face.
-What face?

That face right there,

that means you know you're gonna
say something I don't like.

The team's really excited
to start working with you.

They believe in you,
son, they really do.

-They've got some great ideas.
-There it is.

Look son, money unto
itself means nothing.

You need investors
with business acumen

that can help you grow.

Ideas are a good thing.

Okay dad, well, what
are these ideas?

How to expand, how to
get your name out there,

how to start
building your brand.

-My brand.
-Oh yeah.

Everybody's got a brand now.

It's only a dirty word
if you make it one.

You know, this isn't
what we talked about.

At the end of the day,

our investment isn't
in your company.

Delphino Equities is investing
in you, Paul, remember that?

[soft, jazzy music]

[music continues]

[people outside chattering]

[Amy] Where's Paul?

Oh, hey there.

Hey.

How was dinner?

Was it good to
see your sister?

Yeah, yeah, it was nice.

She's moving in
with her boyfriend.

Oh, well, she must
be very excited.

Yeah, she is.

Anyway, I was just
popping in to tell you

the class is outside
waiting for you.

Great, I'll be out
in just a second.

Okay.

Are you all right?

Yeah, yeah.

I'm just finishing
up some paperwork.

-Okay, see you out there.
-Okay.

We control how we feel.

We give ourselves love
when we can't find it,

we give ourselves joy when
there's none in sight.

How do we do that?

Hmm.

You're not smiling.

Oh, I just prefer watching.

Oh, you know, when you
smile, the world smiles too.

Oh gosh, why do you have
to say stuff like that?

I mean, I'm just
starting to like you,

and then you say, when we
smile, the world smiles too.

-It's awful.
-Give it a try.

Hey, what were you
reading in your office?

That's not for you
to worry about.

Smile.

Great, you guys are
doing wonderfully.

Hmm.

Beautiful.

[Paul humming]

Oh, hey.

Hey, what are you doing here?

Should be out with your
classmates basking in the sun.

Ah, hiking's not
really my thing.

I prefer air conditioning to
mosquitoes and poison oak.

-Okay.
-Do you want some help?

Sure, wanna dry?

Yeah.

[soothing music]

You know, you can talk
to me if you want.

You didn't travel all the
way across the country

and sign up for my class
to hear about my problems.

I didn't think you had any.

You know yesterday
when you were asking

about Delphino Equities,

you're right, they are investing
in the Happiness Playbook.

Okay, but maybe I'm
missing something,

but isn't that a good thing?

I haven't exactly been
open about who I really am

because I don't
want it to affect

how people think about me.

My father is Fred Taylor.

Fred Taylor, Fred Taylor?

Yes, and his
grandfather founded--

Taylor Motors.

Wait, you're a Taylor.

Paul Felix is more
of a stage name.

Wow.

I mean, not that
there's anything wrong

with having a very famous family

who also happens to
be titans of industry.

I mean, you're
like a Rockefeller,

except you have more money.

My inheritance.

Ah, okay.

That makes a little
bit more sense.

But what does your dad
have to do with Delphino?

He's on the board.

Though, I'm convinced
that he joined up

just to lean on them to invest.

But, wait a minute.

I mean, if you're a Taylor
you don't exactly need money.

It's not about the money.

You know, for my father,

it's about getting to
spend more time with me,

help me with the business.

As you might imagine,

he wasn't exactly available
when I was growing up,

so this is his way
of making up for it.

[Amy] Mmm.

You know, it was
actually his idea

to give people happiness
certifications.

He said, "Everyone wants
to earn something."

And he was right.

As soon as we started giving
guests certifications,

the class took off.

He's a smart man, my
dad, I'll give him that.

Speaking engagements in Europe,

an online store, hiring a
social media coordinator.

Delphino Equity's expansion
ideas, how to boost my brand.

They want your stage
name to be Dr. Paul?

I mean, that's
not even original.

And that's not me, you know?

I don't want to
be an influencer,

I don't want to sell merch.

Well, if it makes
you feel any better,

I would totally buy a
hat with your name on it.

[Paul chuckles]

But I mean, why don't you
just tell your dad no?

Say you're not interested.

Because you should have
seen the look on his face

when I told him I was.

Hmm.

[soothing music]

[birds chirping]

I've got an angle.

Yes!

So Paul Felix isn't a real
person, but Paul Taylor is,

you know, with family
drama and issues,

but he's not supposed
to have any problems,

so he buries that.

35-year-old bachelor,
Paul Taylor,

heir to the Taylor
Motor Fortune,

runs a secret happiness
seminar on his family estate.

Problem is, the Happiness
Coach isn't happy.

Oh, oh.

Well, that's not exactly.

Corruption, Nepotism:
How Fred Taylor

bought his son an empire.

Oh, no, I mean, that's not
where I thought that the story--

Fred Taylor is
allocating millions

from Delphino's treasure
chest to turn his son

into a mega-star.

Paul is a lonely,
unhappy, only child.

Oh.

Forced to put up a front
each and every day.

-Yeah, uh...
-It writes itself.

Oh, if I may, I just,

I don't think it's
that black and white.

I mean, saying that the
happiness coach isn't happy,

that just, that paints--

Our next issue
runs in three days,

I want this to be our lead.

Three days?

Oh, I can't.

Well, you came to me
saying you were ready

to be a senior
correspondent, did you not?

Well, here's your
chance to prove it.

And about your
run-in with Enid,

that won't happen again.

Oh no, it's fine.

No harm.

No, she no longer works here.

Helen, pick up a Greek
salad and a large diet Coke.

I'll be taking
dinner in the office.

-Wait?
-Yeah.

What Linda, you fired her?

No, she didn't know.

That's the problem,
she should've.

-Oh, but--
-You can go now.

-Oh.
-Thank you.

[Amy] Right.

Hmmmm.

-Hey.
-Hey.

I'm heading out to Eric's, I
just wanted to say goodnight.

Okay, have a good night.

You've seemed off since
dinner last night.

Have I?

Look, I'll be honest.

I mean, I was a
little blindsided.

I'm so happy for you,
but moving in together,

I mean, are you really sure
you've thought this through?

-Amy?
-Well, I mean,

it's a big deal.

I mean, what happens when
you guys get in a fight?

Or if you want your own space,

or if you don't know
what movie to watch,

or who decides what
you're going to eat.

I mean, what if, where
are you gonna go?

Amy, do you know
how long Eric and I

have been seeing each other?

-Well, a while.
-Two years.

Okay, well that might seem
like a long time, but--

I'm gonna say something
and I don't want it to seem

like I'm attacking
you 'cause I'm not,

this is coming from
a place of love.

Ooh, doesn't seem like
a good sign, does it?

Eric and I have been
moving in this direction

for a while now.

I mean, we see each
other all the time,

I spent half the
week at his place,

and we'd love to do things
more the three of us,

but you're busy all the time.

Well, I just work a lot.

Yeah, and you love your job

and I so admire that about you,

but sometimes I feel
like you're so busy

that you don't look up,

and you miss what's
going on in your life...

and in mine.

I'm sorry, Marj.

I didn't know you
felt that way.

I'm gonna get going.

We can talk about this later?

-Okay.
-Good night.

[gentle music]

I just don't ever feel
like you are truly present

or there for me.

But you could have told
me it was a problem.

I tried to Lisa, I
tried to so many times.

And the thing is, I
would've listened.

But you didn't, though,
you never listened to me.

That's not true.

I listened to you
in the morning.

I listened to you at night.

I listened to you when
you brushed your teeth.

I listened to you before
lunch, after lunch--

But it's not about
the singing, Matt.

Look, even when you listened,

it felt like you
never really heard me.

All right, now.

Feels good, doesn't it?

Just let it all out.

-[Amy] Not another one.
-[Paul] Come on guys.

Get up here.

Yeah. Come on.

-Oh, Amy.
-Uh, yeah.

Would you like to join us?

-Oh, I-
-Come on.

-I'd love to.
-Bring it in, yeah.

-You're part of the team.
-[Amy giggles]

This is where the
healing begins.

Look at that, peaceful.

It feels better.

[soothing music]

[Paul] Sorry for the wait.
Should we get going?

We've got a full
day ahead of us.

Did you see how Lisa and Matt
were looking at each other

during that weird hug thing?

I mean, I didn't even think

that they were capable
of smiling at each other.

95% of people's
problems could be fixed

if everyone just took a breath,
heard each other, you know?

Sometimes that's all
we need, to listen.

Do you and my sister read
the same self-help books?

I'm genuinely curious.

[Amy giggles]

What's going on?

Nothing's going on.

Is this about her moving
in with her boyfriend?

Oh, I don't wanna
talk about it.

Okay.

But she says I'm too focused
on work, that I don't look up

and see what's happening
in front of me,

and that that's why
I didn't know how

serious their
relationship was.

When you live so far
away from someone,

I imagine that it's
hard to pick up

on the nuances in
a relationship.

Yeah, well, I'm seriously,
I'm done talking about it.

-Okay.
-Okay, well, maybe

I do work too much, yes.

And yes, it did blindside
me, her moving in with him.

And no, I don't know her
boyfriend as well as I should.

Is that really my fault?

-I don't know, is it?
-I said I don't wanna

-talk about it.
-All right.

I guess I really do
want to talk about it.

All right, well, let's
get going anyway.

Our next activity, is
it really blogging?

Yes, it's the
truth, Amy, it is.

Wow, I'm a little bit excited.

-Let's get going. Come on.
-[Amy and Paul laughing]

[upbeat music]

[Australian accent] Here I
am at the farmer's market.

I'm told I have to
narrate the experience,

because narrating forces
you to be present.

For the record,
I never told her

she had to talk
in that voice.

Mmm. These are
beautiful flowers.

Ooh, and this is a banana.

Oh, and these actually
look delicious.

How much are these?

Will you look at that, now.

[phone beeps]

Paul Taylor, we
are standing here

at what seems to
be a monument.

Paul, can you tell us
something about this statue?

I know nothing
about this statue.

-I don't either.
-[phone beeps]

-We should be tour guides.
-[Paul and Amy laughing]

-You ready?
-I am so ready.

I'm not sure you are ready.

Oh, I have never been more ready

for anything in
my entire life.

Okay.

Janna's Shoes.

Yeah, you didn't think I
was gonna take you on a tour

of the city without seeing
you in your element?

No, you're so
wonderful that way.

Ladies and gentlemen, if
you are watching this,

you are in for a
real treat, go ahead.

Walk us through the
shoe making process,

-Amy Wolfson.
-Right, okay.

Well, there is so much I can
talk about, about shoe making.

There are leather
straps, or the studs.

Or they can take anywhere

from 30 to a 90 hours to make.

And, really, precision
is everything.

Admiring our Wall
of Fame, I see.

I can't name names,
but let's just say

we've had our share
of, I know you, you're-

Oh no, we just
forgot our wallet.

-We'll be right back.
-Well, thank you.

-Oh.
-[soothing music]

Of course, you don't eat sugar.

Do you have any idea what
sugar does to the body?

What was that?

It increases your cholesterol
and triglycerides,

not to mention what
it does to your teeth.

Mm, maybe, but
it's so delicious.

Are you sure you don't
want just one little bit?

I'm okay. I'm okay.

-I never do this.
-Eat cotton candy?

No, just walk in nature
in the middle of the day.

No agenda, no plan, no work.

-How does it feel?
-Mm. Strange.

-Good strange?
-Mm hmm.

So tell me, how does one
become a happiness coach?

I'm asking for a friend.

Well, my dad wanted me to
join the family business,

but I knew that was
never gonna happen.

I wanted to be a biologist.

That's a big jump,
from a biologist

to whatever it is you are now.

Not really, most
people don't realize

that happiness is
biology, that's it.

Maybe.

But you'll never experience
true happiness until--

How about some real food?

-Okay.
-[bright music]

I've never met a
puzzler before.

Okay well, I wouldn't
consider myself a puzzler.

I just happened to like
a thousand piece puzzle

every now and again.

[both chuckle]

How exactly did
you get into that?

I don't know, there
were just always puzzles

on the tables growing up.

I mean, it kind of
calms me, I guess.

You know why?

My bet is that you're not
thinking about anything else.

[scoffs]

Did you really manage
to bring mindfulness

into this conversation?

I can't help myself.
I'm sorry.

I swear, you and my sister,

one and the same. [giggles]

She's such a great
person, Paul.

I feel bad that I didn't
make her a priority.

Just, she really is my
best friend, you know?

I'm sure she knows that, Amy.

But once in a while, a
reminder never hurts.

-Yeah, that's true.
-Cheers.

-[glasses clink]
-Cheers.

[Paul] So, Amy, you have three
more days before you graduate.

What do you have to
say for yourself?

Hmm, all I can think about is,

I have to know the super
secret final challenge.

Do you really wanna know?

Yes, more than anything.

-But do you really wanna know?
-Oh, come on. Yes!

I'm sorry,
I just can't tell you.

Ugh, then I guess my
blogging career is over.

Ugh, but you had such
a promising future.

I know, and now it's over.

I had a lot of fun tonight.

Yeah.

Um...

Good night, Paul.

Good night, Amy.

[gentle music]

[crickets chirping]

[Amy] So I know it's a
little different

than what we
initially discussed,

but while I was writing it,

I realized we have
the angle all wrong.

I mean, what this
story really is about

is the father-son dynamic.

What it's like growing up
with a super successful dad.

Are you getting soft on me?

What?

I asked, are you
getting soft?

No. No, I, I just--

We go to print in two days.

If you don't write this the
way we discussed, I will.

You choose.

[Fred on call] The money's been
allocated, the plan is set.

You are about to be
the grinning face

of an international brand.

H.P.B.

Yeah, The Happiness Playbook.

Our market research team
thought the abbreviation

stuck a little bit better.

"HPB" it kinda rolls
off the tongue.

I'm not sure about that.

I mean, this is just
the beginning, Paul.

Wait, what does that mean?

Well, I didn't
wanna say anything

until I had confirmation,
but we've been talking

to a few reality TV producers.

-You're kidding me.
-No, I'm not.

Your own show, imagine that.

"Dr. Paul," that'd be
something, wouldn't it?

Look at us, father and
son working together.

[phone chimes]

Hey, can I call
you right back?

I have someone else
on the other line.

Putting your old man on hold?

Okay, I see how it is.

Well, it's been all of what--?

Long time, no see.

Do you miss me yet?

[scoffs] Yeah,
I was getting there.

So listen, I was thinking
about what you said

about my sister, and I wanna
do something nice for her.

You know, to show her
that I heard her.

And I feel like you might
be good at coming up

with nice gestures.

You know what?

I actually think I have
something in mind for you.

[soothing music]

[door bell jingles]

-Oh!
-Amy!

-Hey.
-It is so nice

-to see you again.
-Oh, it's so good

to see you too, the
place looks amazing.

What did I tell you?

And it's nice to finally
meet you in person.

-So nice to meet you.
-I will get you guys set up.

[door bell jingles]

Oh, Marj, Eric,
come meet Paul.

This is my happiness coach.

Nice to meet you too.

Did you sign us up
for pottery classes?

Yes, well, I thought
about what you said.

How I need to look
up for my life.

And I know I should
be more supportive.

-No.
-And get to know Eric

-a little bit.
-Listen, it's okay.

No, really, you were right.

So let's paint some pottery.

-[upbeat music]
-♪ Oh, got to get to you, now

♪ And meet you
somehow, some way ♪

-♪ Oh, you're my blue heaven ♪
-That's rough.

-Yeah.
-♪ I need you right now

What do you think about
maybe just a little--

-No!
-I think it's nice.

-♪ Ah whoo
-No, no, no, no.

This is a masterpiece, okay.

-♪ Ah whoo
-That's good.

[Paul] No, wait. Truce.

[Amy] What?

He ruined mine first.

Truce. Truce.

So, Amy's not giving
you too much trouble?

No, she is, but she
keeps me on my toes,

so I'm grateful for it.

Speaking of toes, she's
a shoemaker, you know?

I heard that.

You and Eric are
so cute together.

-You think so?
-Yes.

He adores you, it's obvious.

A little too obvious
for my liking.

It's only because you have
problems with affection.

But thank you for
doing this, really.

-It means a lot.
-Yeah.

-You're moving in with a boy.
-I know.

And I really like
Paul, he's great.

Yeah, when he is not quoting
greeting cards. [giggles]

I have to tell him the truth.

-Yeah, you do.
-But what do I say?

"Sorry, I've been lying
to you this entire time"?

How do you say that to someone?

Well, just think about if
the roles were reversed,

you would wanna know.

You'll feel so much better
when you tell him, I promise.

[bright string music]

[phone buzzing]

Oh no.

[gentle, upbeat music]

Now remember, the
morning of silence

means no talking of any kind.

That includes singing.

And we'll begin in

five, four, three, two,

one.

[soothing music]

Uh, Paul.

Shh.

-There's a really--
-Shh.

Came across this article.

Anyone want to read?

[dramatic music]

Oh, hey, where is everyone?

Home.

Okay, is this a
group activity, or--?

"Fred Taylor is
allocating millions

"from Delphino's treasure chest

to turn his son into a
megastar."

-Paul.
-"The problem is,

"Paul is a lonely,
unhappy only child,

"forced to put on a
mask of happiness."

I didn't write that article.

Strange, because your
name is on the byline.

I know, Linda must
have given me credit.

But look, I'm sorry,
I was gonna tell you.

-Tell me what, Amy?
-I'm a journalist.

I work for Belle
Fair Magazine.

-No kidding.
-Look, I know it looks

-really bad, but--
-What looks bad, Amy?

Look, I needed a story, okay?

So I came here just
to talk to you,

but then you thought I
was a part of the class.

And you told me that you
don't talk to reporters, so--

You know, this class was
supposed to be a safe space

where everyone could trust each
other and you betrayed that.

-And you're lying to me.
-But I didn't write

the article, Paul.

-Whatever you say, Amy.
-Look, you're right.

Okay, I should have told you.

It was wrong not to, okay?

But I mean, you're basically
doing the same thing.

What is that supposed to mean?

What, with your family,
with Delphino Equities?

With the future of The
Happiness Playbook.

-Please, that's not even--
-What, I mean,

you're telling me about
trust and honesty,

but you haven't told a
single person out there

who you really are, or
where this program is going.

And the reason why is
because you're afraid

of what they're
gonna think of you.

You're afraid they're gonna
think you're selling out.

-I'm not selling out.
-Okay, that's fine.

You can call it
whatever you want.

You can tell yourself that
you're taking your dad's money

just to make him happy,
but the truth is, Paul,

you're taking the money
because you're afraid not to.

Now, that's a quote.

I'm surprised you didn't
use that in your article.

Paul--

[sighs]

[soothing music]

[birds chirping]

That's okay.

Oh, okay. Sure.

I think that shouldn't
be a problem.

Oh, hey, you can't just--

We need to talk.

Sit. You look upset.

I didn't write this article.

You did the background,
you found the angle.

Amy, this belongs to you.

No, you don't understand.

Please sit.

Now, Amy, I could have easily
put my name on the byline.

-[tender music]
-You know why I didn't?

Because you earned it.

This is a cover story.

-It's not true, though.
-Really?

Where did I lie?

Point to a factual inaccuracy.

Show me one, and we'll
retract immediately.

It's not inaccurate,
it's sensationalized.

I mean, it's
presented in a way--

To make people read it.

You know, I used to be
a lot like you.

I know, it's not always easy
going for the jugular,

but you'll learn, you will.

But what you do
have is initiative.

Initiative can't be taught.

You went undercover, you
followed the subject.

You have what it
takes to do the job.

And I want to give
strong women like you

an opportunity to shine.

So, congratulations
on your article.

Come Monday morning, you and I,

and the senior team
are going to chat.

I made you a deal and
I always keep my word.

How does "senior
correspondent" sound?

-You're kidding me?
-You have a bright future,

Amy, a very bright future.

Well, but I didn't
even write the article.

Well, as far as the world
is concerned, you did.

Senior correspondent.

It's getting kind of late, are
you thinking of winding down?

We have a new issue
coming out in three weeks.

That's four features,

12 short form articles,
plus reader engagement.

And I'm still waiting to
finalize our cover, our tech,

and our gossip layout.

And I'm still waiting
on Sonic Arcade's quote

about the Grammy snub.

So, am I still working?

I'm always working, Amy.

Helen, make a fresh
pot of coffee.

Right away! I'll
call you right back.

And then what?

What does that mean?

Well, I mean, you
do all this work,

then the magazine comes out.

But what's next, then what?

Then you do it all over again.

What is it I can do for you?

Nothing.

[crickets chirping]

[sighs]

[Marjorie] Hey, can I get
you anything? Tea?

No, I'm good, thanks.

Okay, well, I'm
gonna make some.

Well, I'm getting a promotion.

What?

Yeah, I mean,
Linda rewrote me,

but she likes my initiative.

So get this, she's making
me senior correspondent.

Well, what's wrong?

That's incredible.

You've been working
for this for--

-Years.
-Yeah.

Yeah, I mean, when she told
me yes, it felt amazing,

my heart was thumping
and I thought,

"Wow, okay, this is real,
I accomplished this."

That's right, you've
accomplished so much.

Yeah, and then 30 seconds
later that feeling was gone.

And all I could think about was,

"Okay, now what do I have
to do to become editor?"

Okay, you've always
been a go getter,

there's nothing
wrong with that.

Yeah, but Linda is who I
wanted to be when I grew up,

and she's miserable.

I mean, she's overworked,
she's stressed, she's tired.

It'll be all right.

She sacrificed having a family

so she could write clickbait?

And do I really wanna
turn into the person

that goes for the jugular?

And now you're moving
out and that's fine,

okay, I really
am happy for you,

but now I'm gonna be
living in this huge house

all by myself.

And I just, how am
I supposed to know

what I really, really want?

I can't tell you
what you want,

only you can figure that out.

But I think the fact that
you're even asking yourself

that question is
a huge first step.

I mean, that's not
something you would've done

even a week ago.

Yeah, I guess not.

You know what?

I think all this self-reflection
has earned you my secret.

-Your secret?
-The secret to a happy life

my dear sister.

When I wake up in the morning
and things don't go my way,

or I don't wanna
get out of bed,

instead of saying "I have
to", I say "I get to".

I don't have to get up every
morning and go to work,

I get to.

I don't have to be there
for my sister, I get to.

And you don't have to explain
your yourself to Paul,

you get to.

And you get to decide
what you wanna say.

Hmm?

[gentle music]

[crickets chirping]

[Paul] Hi, thanks for coming.

Well, what am I supposed
to do when my son texts me

that he needs to talk?

What's going on?

I met this woman.

Ah, first line of
every sad song.

And she's not who
I thought she was.

Oh, they never are.

And I realized,
yes she lied to me,

but what hurt more was realizing
that I'm just as guilty.

I haven't told anyone about
our plans, about the expansion,

about the speaking tours.

And I tell my clients one
thing, and it's not true.

I'm just a fraud.

If you think taking
equity makes you a fraud,

why'd you agree to it
in the first place?

Because I knew how
happy it would make you.

I see.

You know, these
past several days,

I've come to a
realization of sorts.

-Yeah?
-Yeah.

We've spent more time
together in the past two weeks

than we have in
the past two years.

Is this your way of telling
me that you're sick of me?

No, this is my
way of telling you

how much I've enjoyed it.

We haven't consistently been
in each other's lives, Paul.

And I know that's my fault.

No, it's not just
your fault, okay?

I haven't been the best father.

But I want you to
know something,

and I'm totally
serious about this.

Of all the things I've
done with my life,

being your dad is by far
my greatest achievement.

[soothing music]

You see what you do to me.

Maybe this is why we don't
get together more often.

Look, take the money or don't,

expand your company
or keep it small.

But whatever you do, please
don't do it on account of me.

You know, you're gonna regret
this whole speech later.

Oh, I know.

[soothing music]

[typing on phone]

Hmm.

[soothing music]

You look comfortable.

It's a nice spot.

Yeah, whoever showed
it to you, smart guy.

He is.

He's a little
eccentric though.

Right.

To be honest,
when I first met him,

I thought he was full
of it because someone

that happy all the time
had to be hiding something.

But then I got to know
him and he's actually

the most genuine
person I've ever met.

And I lied to him.

And I feel really bad about it.

Why didn't you just tell me?

Because you don't
talk to journalists.

And I mean, when we
got to know each other,

I did try to tell you,

but I really didn't
write that article, Paul.

I should have told
you regardless.

And I'm sorry.

And I know nothing
about shoes.

[both chuckle]

I mean, I do know
how to buy them.

Hey, do you wanna
do a puzzle with me?

Come on.

[bright music]

That's a lot of pieces.

Well, don't get
intimidated already.

Okay, so first step is we sort,
a lot of people do colors,

but I like to start with edges.

Well, don't just stare at
it, come on, get in there.

All right, okay.

You have to have a
graduation ceremony.

I mean, everybody's
worked so hard

and it's only two days away.

What does it
matter, graduating?

I mean, you get
a piece of paper

that says you're
happiness certified.

What does that mean anyways,
happiness certified?

It means nothing, it's
just a marketing ploy.

Oh, I don't believe it, is
Paul Taylor becoming cynical.

-Hey, got one.
-Good work.

Only 300 more matches to go.

Well, what about
the final test?

The secret challenge?

You want to know what the super
secret final challenge is?

Everyone sits in a
circle and takes an oath

to actively seek out
their own happiness.

And then what?

That's it.

You're kidding.

No, I'm sorry.

It's just...I'm a little
let down right now.

I mean, that's what you've
been hyping up all week?

Look, no one actually
fails the class.

It's supposed to be
a nice last moment

for everyone to spend together.

-Hmm.
-Kind of lame, isn't it?

Kind of.

Well, it seems like the
guests aren't the only ones

who've changed this week.

Maybe the final secret
challenge can change too.

You wanna do a puzzle?

Yeah, maybe a puzzle with clues.

A scavenger hunt.

To graduate from this course,

the six of you will need to
work together using these clues

put together by our
very Amy Wolfson.

So it's kind of like
a scavenger hunt.

Yes, y'all have to work together

using the skill
sets you developed

over the course of the week.

You'll have four hours
to find the prize.

-There you go.
-Thanks.

[Paul and Amy laughing]

Okay, clue number one.

Mold me into something,
whatever you desire.

Keep me forever, if you
bake me by the fire.

-It rhymes.
-Ah, couldn't help myself.

Play dough?

Is it play dough?

No, it can be play dough.

Oh, pottery.

Is it pottery, is it pottery?

-[Amy and Paul laughing]
-So excited.

All right.

Okay, do you have
a clue for us?

-I do.
-Okay guys.

A king's treasures
satisfy only for so long.

You'll find me
inside the wooden box

that sings the sweetest song.

I don't even know where
to start on this one.

A King's treasure only
lasts for so long,

a man with money.

That sounds like my dad.

Does it?

You'll find the
inside the wooden box

that sings the sweetest song.

His piano.

-Hey, hey.
-Hi.

-Hey dad.
-Okay, let's see.

-Yeah.
-Oh, there it is.

-Clue number three.
-[Matt] Nice.

Hold me up to see the
possibilities are vast.

Within me you shall find,
your present and your past.

Okay, this one's tricky.

-Come on.
-So what's something

you look in to see your past?

-A diary?
-Maybe.

A time machine.

Oh, a picture or a photo.

Okay, and what kind of
photo do you look at

to also see the present?

-Hmm.
-One that is mirror.

-Ah.
-Like a mirror picture frame.

Yes, okay.

Congratulations.

Nice.

Where did you get this?

I might have set up
a little self timer.

So I think my big
takeaway for the week

is the importance of
balance in your life.

Not to sound too
much like Paul,

but looking ahead,
yes, it's important,

but also being present and
knowing where you came from.

So, that's what the
mirrored frame means.

I mean, to me anyway.

Who are you?

I'm Amy Wolfson.

Belle Fair magazine,
nice to meet you.

Sorry, I don't speak
to journalists.

Okay.

Oh, think I actually have to
go, but I'll see you tomorrow?

All right.

-Hey, Amy.
-Yes.

I'm very impressed,
that's all.

Hey.

[knocking on door]

[Linda] Come in.

-Hi.
-Where have you been?

I've been trying to
get in touch all day.

AP wants to run
sections of our story,

we're getting all kinds
of network interest.

Linda, I appreciate all
that you've done for me,

I really do.

But I can't work here anymore.

What?

It's just not what I wanna do.

You just got promoted, did
someone else make you an offer?

No.

Are you going out on your own?

-No.
-I don't understand.

What's your plan here?

I don't know yet.

And for the first
time in my life,

I am okay with that.

Oh, and I'd like you
to print a retraction,

taking my name
off the article.

That's not how it was
supposed to be written.

Unbelievable.

[keyboard clicking]

[birds chirping]

[Paul] All right, keep turning,
a little more, a little more.

All right, back it up
a little bit, perfect.

Thank you so much.

-Hey there. [Amy giggles]
-[Paul] Hey.

They're here.

-Oh, who?
-Delphino Equities' board.

Oh.

-Hey.
-Hey.

They want me to live
stream the ceremony

to announce that
Delphino Equities

has invested a
sizable sum of money

to expand the
Happiness Playbook.

-Fancy.
-What's that?

This is an article about you,

except this one
I actually wrote.

10 Steps to Becoming
a happiness coach.

I'll let you look it over.

Well, we did it.

It's been a pretty hectic
week, wouldn't you say?

Normally, I would talk
about all the changes

I've seen in all of you, and
it's true, I've seen many.

But today I want to thank you

because as much as
you've all grown,

you've helped me grow too.

I wanna read a snippet
from an article

written by our very
own Amy Wolfson.

"Paul is a man of
contradictions.

"He's happy and
immeasurably conflicted.

"He's helpful, but avoidant
of his own problems.

"He wants to help
others and does,

"but sometimes to
his own detriment.

"In other words,
Paul is human."

I was supposed to
use this moment

to announce a partnership
between the Happiness Playbook

and Delphino Equities.

I'm no longer
going to do that.

Instead, the Happiness Playbook
is going to be relaunched

in a more open and honest way.

[Amy giggles]

My name is Paul Taylor,
and today is day one.

-Thank you.
-[crowd clapping]

-[Paul] Hey.
-[Amy] Hey.

Amy, you remember my dad?

Yeah, of course, hi.

Ah, yes, the undercover
journalist and master clue hide.

It's good to see you
again, Mr. Taylor.

You know, since he met
you, his whole life

has turned upside down.

Aw.

Every man should be so lucky.

-[Paul] Okay.
-[Amy and Fred laugh]

I like him.

That's rare, he's usually
an acquired taste.

Hmm.

Well, I did wanna thank you.

About time.

What for?

I think I've been
searching for something

for a really long
time, and if anything,

I think you helped me realize
that I've been looking

in the wrong places.

Wait, Paul Taylor
eating sugar?

I just want to see what
all the hype's about.

You know what sugar
does to the body?

-I know.
-[Amy laughing]

-Mmmm.
-[Amy giggles]

You know what?

I think I might have an
idea for your next project.

-Oh.
-Well, all my dad's ideas

about expanding the business,

taking myself more
seriously got me thinking,

what if I wrote a book
about this experience?

But I do still have a problem.

What's that?

I have the story,
but I'm not much of a writer.

Hmm.

Well, I'm not very easy to
work with, I'll let you know.

Trust me, I know.

[giggles]

[bright upbeat music]

[mid-tempo, mellow music]

[twinkling music]

-[reels spinning]
-[mysterious music]

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