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Now, Hallmark Channel presents the
original movie, The Perfect Catch,

by the new Paradontax, the toothpaste
that helps prevent bleeding gum.

If all I had was a dollar and your
bright smile, I'd have a dollar more

would need to get by. Because I'm a
billionaire if you count every sunrise.

We can buy your thigh and every good
night.

If all you had was the way that I love
you, you'd have more honey than the

bees in June.

I'd keep you laughing, keep you smiling,
keep your dreams true. As long as I

have you, nothing we can't do.

Oh, thank you, hot dog. I think I put in
a grilled cheese and a wedge salad.

Thank you, Cal.

Here we go.

Wrong table, hon.

Oh, my gosh.

Okay.

Enjoy.

Oh my gosh, I just got a new
prescription and it's driving me nuts. I

back. Oh, can you take this to table
six?

Sure.

That way. Excuse me, please, but I'm
waiting.

I am so sorry, sir. Okay, what can I get
for you?

Double burger with fries, extra pickles,
cupcake.

And a mega gold soda. You know our
policy, sir. If it's not on the menu,

it's not on the plate.

But you run the plate.

I know. I'm sorry. It was always my
grandpa's rule. And if it's good enough

him, then it's good enough for me.

Oh, Mom.

Hey.

How was school? Did my graham cracker
flashcards help?

Well, I ate my math test. Yeah?

That's great.

Why don't we celebrate with milk and
more flashcards?

Uh, Jess, don't look now, but I...

I think your ex is on TV again. Chase?

I don't think a high school boyfriend
qualifies as an ex.

Wesley's dad is ex -enough.

Look, they're playing Chase's clip again
from the seventh game. Oh, this never

gets old.

After losing the seventh game of the
series, with many blaming Chase Gaynor

the defeat, once a star on the mound,
Gaynor is now a man without a team, and

many are wondering if anyone will pick
up his contract.

with just two weeks remaining before the
new season starts. I feel bad for the

guy. Oh, come on.

Jake, Jake, just a few questions.

Have you gotten over giving up the Grand
Slam in Game 7 of the series?

Yeah, my apologies go out to the fans
and my teammates, but I've got a short

memory. I'm already thinking about next
season. Well, Miss Supermodel sure

doesn't look too happy. Are you worried
about contract negotiations?

No, not at all. Man, the media's really
just hounding them. Yeah, I know.

Sports are all good. I got you there.

Chase always did love the spotlight.

Okay, guys, thanks. No more questions.

He still looks great.

Empty restaurant, half glued to the TV.

Bless me, hon. Let's get that order to
go.

Come on. Time for baseball practice.

All right, here we go. Are you ready?

And swing.

Okay, just let me see if we need to make
any adjustments.

Okay, so what you need to do is just
choke up on the bat.

Like some kid on the internet.

Hey, look.

His mom's teaching him.

I'm going to go get some water.

Okay.

I can't decide between this blue dress
and the black one. You're going with

that, right?

Yes. Then orange.

Orange? You said that orange makes me
look like a pumpkin.

Stop. Brett is a nice guy.

Come here.

You know I'm not trying to replace your
dad, right?

I would never do that.

I love you.

Be nice.

Brett's here. I'm off to the spring
cleaning planning meeting. Have fun with

Bonnie while I'm gone.

Sorry, I know this is date

night, but at least we're even for the
insurance convention.

At least we had a Hawaiian theme.

True. You got me there.

I've sold insurance to half the people
here.

I should go say hi to some folks.

Spring's prime time to top off coverage
before tornado and cicada season hits.

Network away. Thank you.

Hello, Jessica.

Good to see you, Charlie.

You too, Jessica.

How's business?

Well, it was better before you opened up
your restaurant next to the highway.

You know, I always thought that Parker
Falls needed another restaurant. You

know, something new. Besides, a little
friendly competition just helps everyone

raise the bar a little. Well, thank you
for the marketing lesson.

You could always relocate. Didn't your
folks move to Florida?

I hear it's pretty sunny there.

And besides, from what I just heard at
the bank, you missed your last payment

your small business loan?

Tell your brother I said hi.

And we're doing just fine.

My grandfather opened that diner 40
years ago, and I have put my heart and

into keeping it open.

Besides, we still have a few tricks up
our sleeves.

Really? Mm -hmm. Oh, do tell.

Taco Wednesday's tomorrow, and it's
going to be huge.

Ooh, Taco Wednesday. Mm -hmm.

Okay.

Shouldn't it be Taco Tuesdays?

If I hadn't just thought of it now.

Don't worry, boss.

It's still early.

Taco night's a bust.

Brunch buddies bombed.

Clearly, our theme nights are not
pulling customers in, so it's on to plan

Or is it plan M at this point?

I'll think of something.

You never give up, do you? I can't. It
took Grandpa years to save up for this

place. The least I can do is give
Charlie a fight.

Ben, how's my favorite agent?

Promise me something soon.

And I'll deliver, buddy. I've got
dealers out to a dozen teams. But this

going to take some time.

Spring training started without me. I'm
going to get it off before the season

begins. I'm finished.

The memory of game seven still hasn't
quite settled down.

Chase, when I talk to owners, you've got
a reputation for risky moves. Now look,

when you're on top, people can forgive a
little ego and some swagger. But come

on, let's face it. Your arm isn't
exactly what it used to be. My arm is

It's my ego that's taken a bruising.

Just lay low for a while and stay out of
sight. Let me work my mat. Okay? Yeah,

I found a good place to lay low while
things sort themselves out. That's

You gonna hit the beaches of Maui with
that gal of yours? Nah, nah. She's gonna

perfume shoot in Paris for the week.
Head home to good old Parker Falls,

Just get me an offer before I'm toast,
okay?

My faith's in your hands, bud.

Okay, pal. Talk to you soon.

Welcome home.

Officer, I was on a phone call.

Hands -free, of course.

License, please.

Chase Tainter.

It's Jake.

Jake Miller.

I was a freshman when you were a senior,
remember?

Right. Yeah.

Jake, man, I haven't seen you in like,
what, 15 years now? Except on TV.

Sorry about that one pitch, man.

I figured you'd be in spring training by
now. Yeah, yeah, I just wanted to come

back home and relax a little bit, you
know? Well, good timing. Spring fling

kicks off this week.

Oh, lucky me.

Say, Chase, I gotta ask.

In game seven, why... Jake, were you...
You gonna write me a ticket or

something? Nah, nah. I'm gonna let you
off with a warning. For old town's sake.

See you around.

And, uh, keep that speed down now.

Yeah, you bet.

Oh, man.

Hey, Jess, do you mind if I take the
rest of the afternoon off with it being

slow? Sure. Just tell me you're not
sneaking off to Charlie's to apply for a

job. No, no. I need to get these glasses
and just drive me nuts.

You mind also taking this omelet to the
guy at table nine? The blurry one?

I got it.

Useful.

Okay,

here is your omelet.

Chase. Jessica.

I didn't know you still worked here.

I didn't know you were back in town.

How are you?

I'm good.

I'm really good.

You? Great.

Do you want to have a seat?

No, no, no, no. Dinner Rush is going to
be here any second.

It's a car alarm in Pepper Falls.

That would be me.

Oh, my gosh. I am so sorry.

It's all good. I'm okay. No, no, no, no,
no. Don't touch it. Don't touch it. I

got it. No. I am so sorry. Now you kind
of have to sit down, right?

Oh, that's such a mess.

Would you like some hash browns?

You're... Running your grandpa's place
now.

More like it's running me.

My folks moved to Florida and left me
here to manage the circus.

How much change is around here, huh?

Yeah. Well, actually, I got myself a new
fella, and he is pretty amazing.

Really?

It's a cute kid.

Thank you.

Yeah, his name is Wesley, and he is my
world.

You want more?

Kid? No.

Coffee. Right. No.

No, no, no, no. I'm already overly
caffeinated, as it is. It's called

parenting.

I'm really sorry to hear about you and
David.

Davis. Oh, Davis.

Well, it's been two years, and Wesley
and I are doing just fine.

So what brings you back?

I can't imagine that it's for Spring
Fling. Why not?

You do remember I was Spring King,
right?

You always loved being treated like
royalty.

Ha.

Spring Queen would always knock me down
a couple pegs.

I'm here just waiting for my job
situation to sort itself out.

Excuse me.

Chase Painter, can we get a quick photo?
We wanted to tell you that this town

still loves you in spite of all the...
Thank you.

Appreciate it. Oops, sorry.

Bye -bye.

You know, I can deal with all the
losing. I just can't take all the

I almost feel sorry for you.

Almost? You are a baseball star dating a
supermodel. I am sorry, but there is

only so much sympathy you get.

Well, I guess nothing's really changed
here, then.

Mr. Swinson still paints his house
purple, and the fountain in front of

Hall still sprays cars as they drive by,
and I guess...

I am still right here where you left me.
Oh, whoa, hold on.

You broke up with me.

So I hear you're dating Brett Thompson?

Mm -hmm.

He was a nice guy.

Still is.

Um, I have to go, but you'll be seeing
me soon because you owe me an omelet.

Oh, hey.

Say hi to your folks.

Welcome home.

Well, I'm only here for a week, so... I
will.

It's good to see you, Jess.

You too.

What was all that about?

Ancient history.

I know yesterday's practice was rough,
but what do they say? If you fall off

horse, what do you do?

Fall off the horse?

Listen,

if you don't want to play baseball, you
don't have to play baseball. It's okay

with me.

But, Mom, I do want to play.

I'm just not that good.

Well, if you want to get better, you
have to practice. And for now, you have

So let's go get better, okay?

Mason, are you going to take a look at
that vacuum today?

Yes, Lindy, I said I would.

What's wrong with the vacuum?

One of your mother's paint brushes got
stuck in the roller.

The vacuum's been around before I was
born. Why don't I just buy you a new

What?

You afraid to get your hands dirty
fixing it or something?

I didn't mean it like that. I just
figured while I'm here, I can fix it at

shop.

Okay, buddy, so you're going to just
keep your eye on the ball, right?

That's what they say.

Okay.

Oh, I'm sorry. It was just a little
high. Okay.

Look, I know you're good at this. You
just need to concentrate.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Are you sure?

Mom. Every time we practice together, I
just get worse.

Oh, buddy, I'm so sorry.

Okay, we'll just take a five -minute
break.

Fine.

Hey.

How's it going?

Good.

Good.

What are you doing here?

I'm just, uh... I have a... There's a
loose wire underneath my dash here.

Right.

Well, do you need me to call a tow?

No, I just fixed it. It's all fixed now.
Any news on the job front?

Yeah, it's percolating. Good.

It's going to take a few days, though,
but it's...

It's looking really good. And in the
meantime, you're hiding out?

Not hiding out.

I'm laying low.

Besides, I mean, who doesn't like the
solitude of a plush sports car with a

great stereo system?

Come on. Out with you. There's someone I
want you to meet.

Hey, buddy. Come here.

Get out of the car.

Come on.

Who's this big guy?

I'm Wesley.

Wes, this is Chase. We went to high
school together.

Nice to meet you.

Chase is a baseball player, too.

Wait.

You're Chase Tainer?

From Boston?

One and the same.

The Chase Tainer? We're on Chase
Tainer's field!

Well, they had to call it something,
right?

All right, buddy. Let's get back to
work.

Ask if he can coach me.

No, I don't think that's a good idea.

But, Mom, just ask him. Sweetie, I'm
sure that he has other commitments.

But, Mom, you don't know how to pitch.
And there's a real pitcher standing

here.

Wesley would like to know if you could
help him with some baseball tips.

Um, well,

I'm kind of busy.

See? He's kind of busy. But he was just
sitting in his car.

Kid's got tenacity, huh?

Yeah.

Okay. Yeah, well, I'll do it. Yes!

Do you have any idea what you just
agreed to?

Kid gave me no choice.

That's true.

All right.

See you tomorrow.

Morning, kiddo.

How'd you sleep?

I dreamed I had a home run.

Well, dreaming is the first step to
doing. Come on. Get up. Get up.

Mom, how do you know Trace anyway?

We were in Spring Fling together.

Actually, we were Spring King and Spring
Queen.

So...

It's like you were married?

No, it was decided on by a town vote.

So everyone voted you two should be
together. Okay, enough stalling. It's

for you to get dressed. I will meet you
after school and walk you to practice

with Chase.

All right, I don't know how much you
know.

About coaching.

But... Okay, hey.

I've been on baseball diamonds like this
my entire life.

That's some of the best coaching in the
world.

I know I can teach Wesley the skills he
needs to play this great game.

I hope so.

Okay, bud.

Ready to knock out a home run or two?

Definitely. We should probably start by
managing expectations and just teaching

the basics.

You're going to be hovering here all
day?

Oh, wait. So you can ignore thousands of
fans, but...

i'm a distraction okay you go to the
stand please all right give the kids

space fine i have work to do anyway

okay we're gonna start with a little
warm -up 18

19 20.

okay do some high knees go across here
let's go come on stay focused come on

higher come on so what What exactly is
happening here?

We're getting in shape.

Okay.

He's a kid.

Great. Outstanding.

Okay, Mr. Big Time. He's eight, not 18,
and this is Parker Falls, not Beantown.

He's an athlete, from the Greek word to
fight for a prize.

Okay, okay. Let's stop that.

Now let's see what you got.

Okay, one sec.

Then I want to see you roll that ball
like a rocket.

That's not funny.

All right, let me see what you got.
Ready for this?

You can do it.

Come on, Wes.

My bad.

Come on, buddy.

Okay, buddy, keep your head up, all
right?

I promise tomorrow will be better.

Piece of advice?

You don't need to teach Wes to swing for
the fences.

Just to swing.

Let the kid dream a little.

There's no harm in getting a few tips
from a pro.

He doesn't need a hero. He needs a
coach.

Trust me.

We'll focus on the basics.

And you never know.

Maybe he'll become a slugger.

Chase Tainter, always going for the
glory.

And what's wrong with going for the
glory?

Wasn't that what brought you back here?

Brett?

Yeah, the festivities are tonight, and
here's my date.

You headed home?

Home, roadhouse, who knows?

Well, it's probably too quaint for a
city guy like you, but you should stop

the festival.

It's better than hiding out.

I'm not hiding out.

I'm laying low.

Oh, right.

Hey.

Hey. Hey, Brett.

Hey, honey.

What's with all the pies?

Uh -uh -uh -uh. Hands off.

I'm entering these in a contest at the
Spring Flame tonight.

Are you picking me up, or am I meeting
you there?

Jess, I'd love to go.

But I just got word of a rate hike. I
gotta recalculate the premiums for all

clients. Aww.

But you got yourself a paying customer
for the next six hours.

Thank you.

Now if we just had a hundred more like
you, we'd be set.

Welcome to the 42nd Annual Spring Fling
Festival.

A week of food, music, and fun, plus our
auction Wednesday night to benefit our

local schools.

And don't forget... James!

He's with us!

I just want to say what huge fans we are
and about what happened.

Thank you.

Thank you so much. Good to see you.

You are very brave for showing up.

So you found time in your schedule.

Someone suggested I didn't hide out. So
why are you hiding under that cap?

May I?

All right.

It's bad and this is just... It's
ridiculous.

All right.

Much better. And we save the best for
last when we wrap up the week with a

father -son baseball game at Chase
-Taynor Park. And speaking of whom, did

Chase -Taynor himself out there?

Chase, come on up.

Your public room.

I was worried about this. Don't be.

Just remember to smile.

Come on up.

There you go.

Chase Taylor, ladies and gentlemen.

Hey, everybody.

It's fantastic to be back home again.

Well, it's great having you here.

And about that game seven, well, who
doesn't make a mistake once in a while?

I'm not a very good public speaker.

But I hope everyone enjoys this year's
spring fling. It should be the best one

ever.

It's really good to be back home.

Thanks, everyone.

My grandfather started selling
sandwiches out of his canteen truck to

for this place, and now food trucks are
all the rage.

He was ahead of his time. You're not
seriously thinking about getting one,

you? I just think a rolling diner would
raise our visibility around town.

Yeah, it's probably not the best idea to
take out a second loan when I can't pay

off the first one.

So, I heard that someone's got a new
private coach.

You heard, huh?

Just, you know, word on the street.

With Wesley's coach retiring and my lack
of skill set, Chase is pretty much the

only alternative.

So, are there any fireworks left from
high school?

Uh -uh -uh.

This is just a quick stop for Chase on
the way back to the big time, and it's

sensible to keep my distance.

Since when is sensible fun?

Chase skipped town and never looked
back, and David's left to go find

At this point, it's, like, sensible any
day.

Oh, making it sensible.

So, how's it going with Chase, Coach,
and Wesley?

Like an ant trying to climb Everest.

Oh, poor Wes.

He'll figure it out. Actually, I was
talking about Chase.

Well, cheer up.

A little something for you, my dear.

An invitation.

To what?

A reservation at Le Spectre for
Thursday.

For my birthday.

I can count on you to think of
everything.

That's a deal trap.

Spence. Hey.

Tell me good news.

You bet, big guy. We got movement.

Movement? Well, that's great. Well, more
like trial balloons. But you know how

these things go.

Any of the real offers wait till the
11th hour.

Listen, I just need you to be patient a
little bit longer, huh? I'll try.

Talk to you soon.

Bottom of the ninth.

Bases are loaded.

And here comes the pitch.

Good power.

Now meet the ball when it comes in, and
you're going to knock it to Mars.

Okay. All right.

We'll get it.

Hey.

Hey. I don't know that your approach is
working.

Time out.

Obviously, Wes can't concentrate with
all of your helicopter parenting, okay?

Helicopter parenting?

No, I'm sorry. It's called taking an
interest in your child.

Look, just give it some space.

Let me do this my way.

I'll bring Wesley back to the diner in
an hour or so, okay?

Are you okay with that?

Yes.

Okay.

Fine.

I have an errand to run anyway.

Bye. Bye.

Hey there, young lady. Got your eye on a
used car?

Hey, I'm just looking.

Looking's the first step to buying.

Yeah, not today.

But that truck over there is
interesting.

Don't see food trucks like that baby
anymore.

It looks like you're seeing better days.

Well, she's a classic, which is why a
truck like this doesn't come cheap.

Tell you what, I can do something for
you, and I think it's going to really

you out. What do you think about that?

Not in this lifetime.

You know where I am.

Okay. All right.

One more time.

Keep your head down, shoulders back, and
keep your eye on the ball.

Okay.

Let's take five.

This is hopeless.

We've been here two hours.

I could practice a million years.

I'm never going to be like you.

Be like me?

I don't think that's such a good idea.

You're a big star.

A big star?

What?

I'm the guy that gave up a grand slam to
lose the biggest game of the year.

And now, well, my arm is starting to
fade and no team will touch me.

My best years might be behind me, but I
got an eye for talent, okay? And I know

you have potential.

I wouldn't kid about that.

Alright, so let's clean up.

Let's get you back home.

Can you do that again?

Majors, man.

What are you so happy about?

Two basic.

And Casey even taught me some fancy
pitching. What?

That is great.

High five.

Go clean up and I'll make you a snack.

Kids are natural.

And things actually went surprisingly
well.

How did you do it?

I don't know. I just opened up to him
about my situation and he began to

improve.

Your situation?

My arm's just not the same as it used to
be.

Well, maybe admitting you lost was the
best way to win him over.

I don't follow.

Every hero Wesley's ever had
disappoints, especially his dad with all

promises. You know, take him to a
doubleheader in Cleveland, teach him

guitar. What Wesley needs is somebody
who can be real with him.

He trusts that.

Come to my big game tomorrow?

Sweetie, we've asked enough of Chase.

Honestly, I'm kind of a bad luck charm
right now, bud.

But if you want me there, I'll be there,
buddy.

Awesome!

Oh, hi!

Hi!

Yes, have I just sold a term life policy
to you?

Uh, do you remember Chase?

He's helping Wesley prep. Yeah, hey,
Chase.

It's been a while since high school.

Yeah, how you doing, Brett?

Hey, bummer about the series.

Too bad there's no baseball insurance.

Am I right?

Yeah, yeah, it's too bad.

Well, it's good to see you, Brett.

I'll see you around, okay? Thank you.

Dinner was amazing.

What was it again?

Gnocchi with mushroom sauce.

Mmm, delicious.

Delicious enough to add to the diner
menu?

What's wrong with the menu you have?
People come to the diner for burgers and

fries. I'm thinking of mixing it up a
bit.

Although we mixed it up with some of
this great -looking apple pie.

No, look, I'm serious.

I've been thinking.

Since Charlie keeps stealing business
away with a food truck, maybe we could

just steal some of that business back.

Truck idea again. Yes!

People love the diner. They've just
forgotten about it. And with a food

we could remind them that we're still
here. We could do ball games and

fairgrounds and church picnics. I could
revamp the menu and have a grand

reopening. Jess. All I need is for you
to just help me make those numbers work.

That's the problem, Jess.

The truck's a fun idea, but it's too
risky.

Here.

Of all new business managers... 40 %
fail right out of the gate.

And those that survived the first year,
50 % fail the next.

And even if you make it that far, you
still have amortization on the truck,

added upkeep, and caught.

There's just the tiniest chance of it
being truly profitable.

Which is just better to be safe than
sorry, right?

How about some of this pie?

I'm not hungry anymore.

Was it something I said?

is hey are you sure you're up for
helping me out with this yeah of course

would you ask what was that you used to
say all the time in high school when i

asked you to help me out you didn't want
to risk hurting your million dollar

hands yeah i said a lot of dumb things
back then anyway your mother is thrilled

to have you back home for a winter he
misses you something fierce i've been

dad at least we get to see each other
once every season it's great when you

flies in, put us up with those fancy
hotels. That's really generous.

We would just rather have a bit more of
your time. So what's the matter? You got

a problem?

Don't do anything without me, all right?

I'll be back in a couple hours.

Hey, Ma.

Just like old times, huh?

Chase isn't here?

He's going to miss my turn at bat.

You know what, sweetie? It's okay. You
just get out there and you do the very

best you can do, okay?

You're going to be great.

All right, Wes.

Come on, buddy.

Woo! Jake was supposed to be here, huh?
He said he would.

Hey. Hey.

Is the seat taken?

Yeah, it sits now.

Sorry I was late. I was fixing a fence.

You're just in time.

Okay, come on, buddy. Keep your eyes on
the ball.

Stay focused. Stop talking.

You're making me nervous.

Quiet.

Yeah!

You trying that?

Yeah, I'm just a good child scout. Kids
are natural.

Oh, good game today. It's amazing.

And for you.

Good job today, gentlemen.

And high five. There we go.

Oh, look at that.

Oh, it's so nice to see what I'm finding
with this team.

Finally.

Well, it looks like the code says
everything under control.

Mm -hmm.

It might go even better without his mom
hovering over him for a bit. But what?

Fine. Maybe you're right.

I'm sorry. I didn't expect the rain.

You don't think they let April shower?

You get a rain check?

Yeah, right.

You know, you really hung

in there with Wes.

I gotta say, I'm surprised.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah. It's worth a kid. Yeah.

Thanks. He's got real talent.

Well, you helped show him how to use it.

Just happy I had the time.

In fact, I might have more time to help
him.

What do you mean?

There haven't been any real offers yet.

I don't know if there will be.

Come on.

You're a star pitcher.

Or maybe just a has -been with a fading
arm.

Your agent is still working on it,
right?

Yeah. Okay. Well, there's still hope.

You always did look on the bright side.

I try.

As long as we're being honest, I am
doing all I can to be mom and

dad to an eight -year -old and keep
Grandpa's diner.

afloat while the wolves are just
circling.

If something doesn't change soon, I'm
going to lose the diner.

I don't know. I was thinking about
getting a food truck to spread the word

around town and maybe even do a grand
reopening, but it all just seems so

You know what they say.

If the batting order isn't working, you
might want to switch it up.

Seeing you after all these years reminds
me of how little my life has changed.

Are you kidding me?

You raised a great kid.

I know.

I mean, for me, these past 15 years have
felt almost like a dream.

You look around, all these people are in
your corner, and then the next minute

you wake up and they're all gone.

Remember that lamppost?

We had our first kiss.

No, that lamppost is where we had our
first argument.

This is where we had our first kiss.

Well, it's been more than 15 years.

And we buried the hatchet. Buried the
hatchet?

Once you left, you never even contacted
me. Not once.

That was the part that really hurt.

I know it's yours too late, but... I'm
sorry.

Me too.

Done.

Dad, what are you doing? I was going to
help you.

I think I'm done.

Okay, well, let me take care of the
painting, at least. Don't worry about

You always had bigger things on your
mind.

Why don't you go wash up those million
-dollar hands for dinner, huh?

You ready for bed, sweetie?

You smile at Chase.

A lot.

Well...

Maybe that's because he makes you smile,
and that makes me really happy.

I'm so proud of you.

You were really great today.

I had a great coach.

All right, mister.

It's time for bed.

I love you.

I love you more.

How you doing?

I'm working to find some primer.

I've got to paint the fence.

For Chase Taylor.

I'll walk you there myself.

Come on.

Thanks, man.

Hey, Chase.

Hey, Brett. How you doing?

Pretty good. Yourself? Yeah, I'm great.
Great. Business is booming.

Baseball's beating. They may come and
go, but people always need insurance.

Yeah. Yeah, that's true.

Listen, I really appreciate you helping
Westlake. We're having a great time.

He's a terrific kid.

So, when you hand it out of town...

That arm's still got some miles left in
it.

Jury's still out.

Yeah, well, fingers crossed he'll be on
your way soon. Yeah, we'll get the feel.

All right, so what do we got here?

Hello?

West.

Baseball takes focus.

What's in your mind?

Dad and me used to practice here almost
every day after school.

Did your dad teach you baseball?

Yeah.

In fact, he taught me how to throw my
first curveball.

And then in junior high, my coach took
over, and my dad kind of stepped back.

It's good to have those memories, the
way that I see it.

When things change, and life gets
tricky,

Baseball's still there for you.

How do you know that?

Personal experience.

So nobody wants to pick you for their
team, huh?

Yeah, that pretty much nails it.

Maybe you've got to be patient, too.

Oh, so now you're giving me advice.

Somebody has to.

Mom says you never listen.

She does, does she?

Yeah. Oh, yeah?

She also says you're leaving soon.

Is that true?

Yeah, that's true.

But you know what?

Until then, I say we have as much fun as
possible.

Right here, okay?

Way to go, bud.

Hi, Jess. How you doing?

Great. And looking especially good
tonight, if I do say so myself.

Look, I'm so sorry, hon, but the owner
of Bacon Barrel called and he wants to

meet up to talk coverage for all 18 of
his locations.

Can we take a rain check on tonight?

Sure.

That's okay.

My grandpa always said, one opportunity
knock, better answer.

Thanks, Jess.

We'll celebrate even bigger next
weekend, okay?

In the meantime, I have a little present
sent over.

You might want to peek out your front
door.

Just a little something I found.

So, what do you think?

Wow!

An air purifier.

I really don't know quite what to say.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

Wake up, Jessica.

In a week, he'll be gone.

I tell you, he had five home runs in one
game. Ferguson got ten home runs in one

game. No, he didn't. He's having a
baseball player. Yeah, he is.

Hey. Hey.

Mom, I thought I had the babysitter.

Something came up for Brett, so we
postponed.

I'm sorry about that.

It's okay.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

All right, guys. Good night. Wait.

Mom, what are we doing for dinner?

We just had leftovers in the fridge. I
thought I'd heat them up.

You should cook dinner for her because
it's her birthday.

Well, I'm game.

We're going to have to ask your mom.

Ask me what?

Well, since it is your birthday. And
you're always cooking for everyone else

the diner. When was the last time
somebody made you dinner?

I'll have you know, I once used mini bar
peanuts, coffee creamer,

and instant noodles to make an epic pad
thai.

Well,

I must say I'm impressed.

Your supermodel must think you're quite
the catch.

Thanks, Ev.

I've never even cooked for her. I don't
even know if she eats.

That was fun today, Coach.

We're on again for tomorrow, right?

You betcha.

What's going on?

Something else, Wesley?

Well, kind of.

I mean... You can say it, pal.

What's in your mind?

Will you play me? My father's on a
baseball game on Friday.

I know you're not my dad, but the other
kids will have their things.

Sweetie, he's probably going to be gone
by then.

I'd love to be there.

It'd be an honor.

Thanks, Chase.

You bet, pal.

Well, I think the only thing missing is
dessert.

Wish I could whip up a birthday cake.

I know where we can get a funnel cake.

Thank you so much for spending time with
Wesley.

Not having his dad around the last two
years has not been easy on him.

No thanks needed.

He's great.

So, any nibbles from the baseball world?

Nibbles? That's about it.

Maybe it's for the best.

What do you mean?

Where's all that glory gotten me?

Fifteen years gone?

My dad thinks I'm full of myself.

Maybe I was.

Or am.

Come on. Deep down, your dad is proud of
you.

There's no way he couldn't... I don't
know about that. We just don't get

Well, maybe you're just out of practice.

You know, I forgot how friendly everyone
here is.

Yeah. Parker Falls isn't Boston, but
there's a reason people love it.

I just wish I could figure out the diner
part of the puzzle. Things are starting

to get really desperate.

Well, what about the food truck idea?

I mean, you said yourself everyone loves
the diner. Maybe they just need to be

reminded of it.

And the food truck can give you more
visibility, and you could do that grand

reopening. Yeah, I don't know. I am
barely hanging on as it is.

Thank you.

Maybe Brett's right. Doubling down on a
food truck is not a good idea.

Come on, Jess. You've got to take a
chance.

Chase Taylor, always rolling the dice.

Hey, look.

I'll help you out.

Thank you, but I have been standing on
my own two feet for a very long time

Believe me, I can see that.

I got my hands free.

And this will give me a chance to make
up for the past.

Yep. Right up.

How are you, sir?

Oh, no, I'm okay, man.

What exactly is this again?

New, still some spatula, lightweight,
good grip, colorful, or the

old standard metal flipper?

Good to have choices, right?

Mm -hmm.

Speaking of which, how are things with,
you know, Rhett?

Fine. Okay, now that we've got fine out
of our system, why don't you tell your

old friend the truth?

Things are fine.

Brett is Brett.

Very dependable and pretty cute and a
total nerdy kind of way. And then

Chase.

Wow. Whoa, yeah, yeah. Whoa, this is not
about spatulas at all, is it?

I don't know, Nina. I just...

I've been thinking lately that maybe the
last couple of years I've just been

playing it safe.

What do you mean?

Well, I've had two guys leave town on
me.

Wesley's dad and Chase.

And maybe that's why I've picked the
most reliable man in the world and I'm

still serving the same menu my grandpa
did 40 years ago.

So what are you saying?

The diner's hanging on by a thread
anyway.

Maybe it's high time I swung for the
fences.

Do you know how to play baseball?

Okay, this is going to call for some
teamwork. You do your part, and I'll

the rest. Here we go.

Hey, hey, hey, hey. Hello again.

You're back.

Guess you couldn't forget about this,
baby, could you? You seem like a man who

wants to make a deal.

You're Chase Tanner.

Of course.

Always up for a deal, but... Good, good.
I can see by the way this truck is

sitting that the...

Struts need work.

Struts? Yeah, the struts.

Yeah, there's a puddle underneath there.
It looks like the cooler reservoir's

got some issues, too.

Minor adjustment.

I'll take it from here.

And from what I've seen of how you tip
at the diner, I think you could really

use this sale.

But I'm in sales myself, so I'm willing
to deal.

I checked the blue book, and this is my
offer.

Take it or leave it.

What you fail to consider is... I
considered it all.

The question is, have you... I'll go
write it down.

Thank you.

Good man. Yeah.

Now that was teamwork.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Why are we
stopping here?

Oh, I called up your dad.

These are for you.

All right, buddy. So, let's get some
muscle into it.

What is this?

Still got a long way to go, but that's a
good start.

Not bad for a day's work.

Looks like you got those million -dollar
hands a little dirty.

I think it suits me just fine.

Oh.

Hey, Jeff.

Hey. Thanks for finally calling me back.

I know, I know. I'm sorry. I've just...

Been busy.

Don't tell me you bought a food truck. I
did.

What do you think?

I guess I just thought you'd be happy
for me. I am happy for you.

But we talked about this. The cost. The
risk.

And I appreciate your perspective.

But this is something that I really want
to do.

And the odds that I explained to you?
Yes, there are going to be challenges,

course, but... Jessica, Jessica.

I'm only trying to keep you from making
a mistake.

Rolling the dice on a food truck, you
could lose the diner.

And if I do nothing, and business
doesn't get any better, then I'm going

the diner anyway.

You need to weigh the risks. It's just
not worth it. You're always trying to

talk me out of these things.

I'm just trying to help.

And who's been putting these ridiculous
ideas into your head anyways?

I have.

You think my dreams are ridiculous?

I'm just giving you advice.

Look.

You're a really great guy.

But maybe we just need some time off.

Yeah.

Maybe we do.

Jessa.

I'm sorry about you and Bradley.

Don't be.

So I didn't take his advice.

If you can't handle that, then we
weren't as close as I thought we were to

with.

That, uh, makes two of us. Oh, what
happened?

I saw this online this morning. A
picture of Heather on my old teammate's

I guess she went from Paris to Miami.

Yeah, you look a little too friendly to
be friends.

Explains why she wasn't returning my
texts.

I guess she wants to be on the winning
team.

I'm sorry.

I guess your trip's off.

Something tells me that you wouldn't
have enjoyed it much here anyway.

Yeah, probably not.

Probably not.

You know, we have a couple of hours.

Maybe we could both use a change of
scenery.

Wow.

I remember this path.

I hope so. We came here almost every
week after school.

Yeah, we'd hide under the tree and I'd
try to steal a kiss.

Plan your escape from this town?

Our escape?

Yeah.

The town always gave me a reason to
stay.

First Grandpa and...

Then my parents.

And then David.

I think deep down I was just scared.

It happens to the best of us.

No way.

I can't believe this is still here.

J and C forever.

That was a little overly optimistic.

Or maybe the game isn't over yet.

Hold on.

Sorry.

It's your mom. They're done painting the
truck.

Okay. Isn't it great?

Yeah, it's fantastic.

Kitchen's still a work in progress, but
I'd say we load it up with stuff from

the diner and take this baby out for a
test run.

Maybe even field test some new menu
items.

It's a great idea.

Yeah. Where do you think should be our
first stop?

I know just the place.

An empanada, please. Okay. Hey, guys.
Empanada?

There's more where that came from.

Three corndogs, please.

Oh, three corndogs? Is that a container
serving burgers?

It is.

Would you be willing to autograph my
hamburger and mustard?

He will.

Yes.

This is the first time for everything,
right?

Oh, fancy.

Enjoy.

What is this?

Well, hello, Charlie.

A rolling diner with a celebrity chef,
really?

Didn't you say a little competition
raises the bar for everyone?

Would you like a corndog, sir?

No, I wouldn't like a corn dog, thank
you.

Slippery chef.

Do you cater? My company picnic's coming
up. Yes, we do. And also, we love

seeing old friends back at Wesley's
Diner. In fact, tomorrow is the grand

reopening, and we're debuting new items
on the menu. So everyone, please come

and tell all of your friends.

Thank you so much. We're all out.

Let's go back to the diner. We'll
restock.

And then we'll take a trip around town.

Okay. Yeah.

Yeah. Thanks, guys.

Thank you.

Well, guys, thanks for today.

It was fun.

Yeah.

And thanks for helping me mend fences
with my dad.

I believe I could do.

Oh, don't forget the auctions tonight.
Oh, yeah. I'll be there.

See you later, bud. Bye.

Bye.

Hey, Chase.

Look what your mother found.

It's my junior high school paper.

Yeah, you took the team all the way to
state that year.

And that was the first time you were
mentioned in a real newspaper.

That's when I signed my first contract.

Ticket stubs, everything there from your
first game.

I didn't know you were there.

Why don't you tell me?

We didn't want to throw you off on your
big day.

Why haven't you showed me this before
now?

Well, your mom always puffed you up so
much, I figured it was my job to keep

grounded.

I don't wear my heart on my sleeve, but
I've always been proud of you.

You chased your dreams.

What's really bothering you, son?

I guess I just don't know what to hope
for these days.

I've spent 15 years building my career,
and lately I've been afraid to check my

messages because I don't know what I
want to hear.

Afraid?

That's not a word we hear much from you.

You always made your dreams happen.

Don't give up on them now, whatever they
are.

Thanks, Dad.

Is Mom painting us over there?

Yes, she is.

And congratulations to Becky's Best
Pies, winner of this year's pie contest.

Okay, everyone, it's time for tonight's
big auction.

Come on, folks. It's for the school.

And I see a lot of bad haircuts out
there.

So, do I hear $40 for a deluxe styling
from Betty's Hair Salon?

$10.

Going once.

Going twice.

Sold.

Not exactly what you're going to make. I
bet you're almost over.

Hey.

I didn't know what to bring, so I just
brought some options. What do you think

for the auction? I got signed baseballs,
a jersey.

I have a glove in there as well.

Whatever you guys need.

Really?

Anything.

What are you thinking?

Oh, we had an idea of how you could
help.

You're joking.

I guess for a good cause.

We're going to auction off cheese.

Please bring the next item to the
podium.

A final

item

for auction is Parker Falls' most famous
former residence.

Sure, he's got a few dings, but he
shines up okay. So, what's the first bid

a dance date with our hometown hero?

$20.

$50.

Do I hear $100?

$100.

$120.

$140. $140.

Going once.

Going twice. Can we bid as a group?

I don't see why not.

$312. $312 going once, twice, sold.

At

least

it's for a good cause.

And really, I shouldn't be surprised.
This town always gets in everyone's

business.

Well, just so half the town doesn't feel
cheated,

any chance you want to dance?

Dance.

It takes me back.

Light.

Deep.

Maybe you can go home.

We, we were always on the run.

From that old witch up the tree.

The days when I was young.

Ride our bikes on into town.

Bought some hockey cards and whatever
trouble may be found.

I can never bring them back, but the
days remain inside.

They're very hot on me.

My memories are white and black, but the
sound of pain displays in every

part of me.

That's what it feels like before a big
game? Pretty much. There's only a

direction in the back of my mind.

How do I look?

Perfect. Uh, guys, I think it's time.

Okay.

You got this.

Oh, man.

I'd say we got the word out.

I'd say we did.

Thank you guys so much.

For everything.

Group hug.

Yeah.

Come in.

Hi. Welcome to the new Westleys.

Oh, so many people.

Oh, Charlie.

What a surprise.

Isn't your restaurant open tonight?

Of course.

I just thought I would turn out to help
support a fellow restaurateur and, you

know, scope out the local competition.

Well,

I hope you enjoy. Let me show you to
your table.

I think we did it, kiddo.

We sure did.

How's this?

Perfect. I'm going to go check on that
stew, okay?

Hey, Spence. Hey, Chase.

I've got news.

You are officially back.

Chase, you listening?

You're back in business.

Back?

Back where, to Boston?

Better than that.

Southern California.

And they want you there Friday.

You are on your way. Start packing those
bags, pal.

Because you are back in the game.

Chase?

Chase, buddy, listen to me. Second
chances like this don't come by every

I'm going to call you back, okay,
Spencer?

How's this dude coming?

You okay?

Yeah. Yeah, just my game face.

Okay.

Come on.

Chop, chop. Stir, stir. We have a full
house out there. Okay, yeah. All right,

boss.

So what'd you think?

It was okay.

Just okay.

Well, actually, the risotto was superb.

That means a lot coming from you. Well,
it looks like the competition just upped

its game a bit.

Little competition never hurt anyone.

I have a feeling we're both going to be
just fine.

Good night, Charlie.

Good night, Jeff.

We did it.

We did it.

I should probably go. No.

Nine o 'clock.

Celebrate with me.

Kiwi tart and ice cream and spring
fling.

I wish I could, but... You know, you
should be really proud of yourself.

You took a big risk.

And I think it paid off.

Thank you for everything.

How'd it go tonight?

Perfect.

So why the long face?

I got an offer, Dad.

To Southern California.

Fantastic.

It's complicated.

Jessica?

I thought as much.

How soon you got to be there?

Friday.

And if you go, we won't know if or when
you'll be back, right?

Yeah, I see. It's a pretty serious
problem.

Yeah, and I promised Wesley I'd play in
the father -son baseball game this

Friday. So no matter what you do,
something's got to give.

You know, Dad, I don't usually ask your
advice.

What should I do?

That's a tough one.

I've made a lot of mistakes in my life.

Even a few with your mother.

Really? Did you know?

I almost didn't ask her to marry me.

I bought the ring and all, and I got an
offer to work a pit crew in North

Carolina.

And what happened?

How'd you make a decision?

Simple.

Eventually, I got out a piece of paper,
and I wrote down everything I had to

gain, everything I had to lose before I
took the job.

What'd you have on the list?

One column was full. It was more money,
opportunity, travel.

The other column only had one word in
it.

What was the word?

Lindy.

I realized the only column that mattered
was the one that had her name on it.

Most things in life that seem
complicated are really pretty simple to

good hard look.

Hmm?

Ready for the most important job in the
world. It's more important than cleaning

the deep fryer.

Run this down to the bank.

It has been a long time since we've been
in the black. I will guard it with my

life.

Hey. Hey.

Hey, Jess.

Hey. Um, I need to tell you something.

Okay. It's kind of important.

Is Wes here?

No, I dropped him at school. He's so
excited about the father -son game that

left his lunch in the car.

He is so proud that you are his partner.
He wanted to get to school early to

remind all of his friends.

So, what's going on?

Um, well, I got an offer coming in.

And they want to fly me to California to
talk about my future.

Congratulations. Thank you.

Um, there's one more thing.

Uh, they want me there now.

Now? Well, how soon is now?

Friday.

Wait, this Friday?

Yeah.

Wow. That is sudden.

I'm in shock, too.

And Wesley's game on Friday?

I'm so sorry.

Hey, it's okay. It's okay. These things
happen, and I am so happy for you. And

Wesley is going to be really happy for
you, too.

I just didn't want it to go like this,
you know? I know. You deserve a second

chance. And you got one.

And thank you for reminding me that I
can dream big, too.

Look, um... Yeah, I gotta go.

I, um, I need to get Wesley his lunch.

Well, maybe I'll come with you. Yeah,
I'd love to explain to Wes, you know?

Yeah, I think it's... I need to just
handle it myself.

But... Trust me.

I've been there before.

Congratulations.

So I told Tommy that Chase is gonna play
in the father -son game, and he's so

jealous. It's awesome.

Yeah, buddy, about that.

There's been a bit of a complication.

What do you mean?

Well, it looks like Chase is going to
California and that they're going to

an offer.

Yes! That is so cool! I know. I told him
to just be patient.

Yeah, well,

that is the really cool part.

The uncool part is that it looks like
he's got to be there tomorrow, the same

night as your game.

So he won't be at our games?

No.

But you know what? He said he'd come
back at the end of the season, and maybe

could go up to Cleveland and watch him
play this summer.

Wouldn't that be fun?

I don't want to.

Oh, Wesley.

Everybody makes promises because it's
easy.

But it's also easy to break them.

I know. I know. This really stinks.

Everyone in school is going to laugh at
me. No, they won't. Not if they're your

real friends.

I thought Chase was my real friend.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

He is your real friend.

But sometimes even friends have to do
things that they don't want to do.

You know, I'm actually surprised.

I thought I was all washed up.

Well, I am so proud of you, son.

It's just... It's just what?

We see how happy you already are here.

It's true, Mom. I know.

But this is my shot.

We get it, son.

Just... Jessica is one in a million.

And we're a little afraid that if you
go...

You won't come back.

I'll be back.

I promise.

Well, I better get a move on it then.

I don't want to miss your flight.

I know homework is important, but how
about a break?

Thanks, Mom.

So, think Chase is gone yet?

I'm not sure.

But just know that I'm not going
anywhere, okay?

Okay.

Hey, I was thinking, if business keeps
going like this, maybe we can take a

vacation this summer.

Visit a few of those places we've been
reading about.

You bet, Mom.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the
42nd Annual Parker Falls Father -Son

Baseball Game.

Playing on the blue team, Scott and Mike
Smith, Steve and Finch Monroe, Gordon

and Ronnie Runyon, Jeff and Cole
Campbell, Ben and Brian Callahan, and

and Wesley Parker.

You okay, Wes?

I know you wanted Chase to be here.

I'm just glad you're here, Mom.

Hold on. There's one more player.

You're a little late.

Well, I'm sorry, but I had a bit of a
busy day.

Why'd you come back for?

Two reasons.

You. And you.

And what happens after the game?

I accepted a new offer.

One where I'm not a pitcher.

I don't understand.

Well, it turns out they went to hire me
as a pitching coach.

So I made them a counteroffer.

To be a scout for the Midwest.

Based in Parker Falls.

Are you serious?

Well, yeah.

You know, I got a knife for talent.

And besides, the traffic is much better
here than over there. And I can make my

own schedule, so... So?

So I figured, since Wesley's coach is
retiring, I can maybe step in. That's

awesome!

Not a lot of privacy in this town.

Wow.

It's like the crowd still loves you.

I think they're cheering for you.

Tomorrow, on the season finale of When
Calls the Heart.

I'm worried he's getting worse.

If we don't operate, Cody's going to
die.

What if there are no answers?

Maybe that's all right, too.

That little boy's part of who I am.

Part of all of us.

He's going to be all right, though,
isn't he?

Isn't he? The must -see.