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Put your empty hands in mine And scars,
show me all the scars

you hide And hey, if your wings are
broken Please take mine so your

skin opens too Cause I'm gonna stand by
you

Those get more and more appealing every
time you make them. Yeah, perfecting a

coconut lime tart is an ongoing quest.
It's like a triple axle for a skater.

You're never sure if you're going to
land it.

Well, those win the gold medal.

When did you get in this morning? 4 .30.

Why so early? The oven's up again.

I didn't want to take chances before the
party.

Don't start. We can't get a new oven
until we get customers.

If we don't have a functioning oven,
we're not going to have any customers at

all.

Two chefs with no business sense. What
were we thinking? We weren't thinking.

were dreaming. Well, that dream is
quickly turning into a financial

All right, Mr. Sunshine.

Cheer up.

We are going to be a huge success. Trust
me.

Trust.

Hello, you two.

Hi, Helen. Would you like some olive
bread?

Always. Hey, Mom.

Uh, I already have some. Not as nice as
these. They were half price. It was

mandatory that I buy them. Okay, we will
use them for the engagement party.

Did I tell you that I introduced the
happy couple?

I'm quite the matchmaker.

Yes. You mentioned that. Several times.

Six couples and counting is a pretty
good track record. What time was Tom and

Toby arriving? Oh, I told everyone to
get here at six.

Well, I, we, would like to thank you for
having the party here. We certainly

could use the business. The best food in
town. Where else would I have it?

Okay, um, Marco, will you do
decorations? I have to get home and get

What are you wearing?

Um, I have the blue wraparound dress
from Hadley. Not the low -cut red?

It's a party mom, not a date. Well, you
never know who you might meet. Well, I'm

going to wear the usual ensemble.

What do you think?

It's a good thing you can bake.

You look really good in red.

Am I too pushy with her?

Yes, but you wear it very well.

Maybe we can grab dinner tomorrow.

My name is Peter Bloom.

Call me back. Let me know. My number is
206 -555 - Who

is

Peter Bloom?

Peter, yes, he came to an open house of
mine. He didn't end up buying, but a

single man shopping for a four -bedroom,
I guess he wants to start a family.

Mom, you have to stop setting me up.

Oh, Claire, pretty soon your dad and I
are going to be off traveling the globe,

and if he has his way, we are not going
to be home very much.

I just hate the idea of you being alone.

I'm not alone.

I am here. Sure, at the bakery 24 -7,
which is exactly where I want to be.

There's plenty of time for me to find
someone and fall in love.

There is nothing wrong with building
your business, but you can't plan when

you're going to fall in love. Look, I
love this place, and it is enough for

It is more than enough, believe me.

Hey.

Jones, you look beautiful.

Thank you, Dad.

Marco says that there's a wine festival
in Florence that we would love.

Not a bad way to launch our retirement.
Okay.

I'm not ready for retirement.

I'm still in my prime.

Okay, late prime, maybe, but that's as
much as I'll concede.

Please go, Mingo.

I have it all from here. We're being
dismissed.

I'd like to thank all of you for coming,
and I'd like to raise a glass and wish

Jill and...

Tom? Tom.

A lifetime of love and happiness.

And I would like to toast my Aunt Helen
for

introducing me and Tom.

We can't thank you enough.

I couldn't be happier for you two.

Cheers. Cheers.

All right.

Drinks are on my big brother over at the
bar. Let's go.

She appreciates my thoughts.

Of course she does, because you haven't
been advising her since birth.

What to eat, what to wear, who to date.

Oh, Claire.

Oh? So dramatic.

You know, sometimes it takes someone
with personal... Mom, stop. Please.

Stop intervening. I am perfectly happy
as I am. Okay.

I get it.

Loud and clear.

Good. Now go have some fun.

Let's face it.

Sometimes we all need someone to dance
with.

Who do you want to dance with?

Hey, cuz.

Hello. So, one of Tom's friends wanted
to meet you.

The one standing next to my mom.

Blessing. Yeah.

That's my cue to leave.

Thank you.

Oh, what part of I'm perfectly happy as
I am do you not understand?

I was just going to say the tart was
terrific.

That is my favorite thing in the whole
world.

What? My daughter's smile.

So... Peter Bloom.

You are relentless.

I'm standing there in the middle of the
courtroom.

All eyes are on me. And suddenly it
occurs to me. Do you want some more

champagne? I have a whole lot to
celebrate here tonight.

Anyway, it occurs to me that what I have
is not just a point of law, but an

actual breach of contract.

Needless to say, I won the case.

Wow. My goal is to have my own firm by
the time I'm 40.

Unfortunately, Peter, my goal is to go
to sleep.

I'm sorry.

I've just been up since dawn.

Yeah.

Sure.

Oh, this is awful.

Clearly this is not one of your more
inspired masses.

No one bats a thousand.

He returned his entree.

Twice.

And he couldn't stop talking about
himself at the top of his line. Next

I'll be more careful. My vetting will be
exhaustive. No, no. There's not going

to be a next time. No next time. That's
it. That is the last straw.

Please, I told you. I will know when the
right guy comes along.

You got it. Promise me. No more.

Mom, do you hear me?

Whatever you say.

Good night, dear.

We've got to let her find love in her
own time, on her own term.

Hopefully in my lifetime.

I think you still heard that it didn't
work out last time.

She can't dwell in her past.

She needs to move on.

Maybe you're the one that needs to move
on, honey.

We need to book those tickets.

We'll get to it.

What's the reluctance?

We've been planning...

This new chapter of our lives for years,
our grand Italian adventure.

Well, I like with this chapter.

I'm not ready to move on.

But we get the best of both.

Half of you are traveling, half of you
are at home.

I guess.

Stop guessing.

And just... do this with me.

I want to, Sam. I really do. It's
just... retirement.

Well, don't think of it as retirement.

Think of it as six months vacation.

Well, it's a marker, though.

Another name for getting old.

You know, I keep thinking I'm 23.

So, you're 23 in Italy.

If you want to stay busy with work the
other six months, you have that option.

Right.

We still have a lot of time ahead of us.

And if you keep feeding me kale, we
could live forever.

Just understand that I need a little
time to take it all in.

I keep whining about Italy. Your
father's going to go alone, and I

blame him. What are you so afraid of?

I don't know.

Losing my daily routine.

Being away from you.

I mean, who am I if not your mother?

I have a very precarious sense of
myself.

I'm nuts, right?

You're just figuring that out now?

No.

Wow, look at this.

This one on the clearance rack, missing
the skirt, and this discounted beauty

missing the top. Wow, you do have a good
eye. I do wear your concern.

You see, if I were in Italy, that top
and that bottom never would have met.

That is true.

Something to wear on your next blind
date?

That's not funny.

Hey, my mom just texted. She got us a
gig catering a fundraiser at an art

gallery. Wow.

She may drive you crazy, but she is
definitely good for business. Easy for

to say. She's not micromanaging your
life.

Maybe we can use this opportunity to
pass that coupon through the bakery.

So now we're going to work for free? No,
on the contrary. This gig actually

affords us an event.

Okay, listen.

I know that this is a long shot.

But I know a guy who knows a guy who
could contact that online restaurant

critic, the Wandering Gourmet.

Maybe we could get him to come in. A
positive review from him? Would be like

winning the lottery. I know. Which is
almost impossible.

Have a little faith.

On a lighter note, the gas bill is
overdue.

David?

Can I help you? My name is Helen
Michaels. I'm actually Claire's mother.

Did something happen? Is she okay? No,
no, no, no, nothing happened. She's not

even here.

She doesn't even know about us meeting.

You're going to find this hilarious, but
I made that profile on Destiny Match

myself.

I was just trying to help her find a
boyfriend.

Can we sit?

Let me just start by saying, I know how
strange this must all seem to you.

That would be an understatement. Well,
the truth is, I am not even supposed to

be doing this.

My daughter, Claire, she knew I was
doing this again.

Okay, wait, you've done this before?

Well, only twice.

And it didn't really work out.

Mostly with sons of friends, relatives
of friends, you know, the usual.

Oh, and don't worry. That actually was
her picture on the profile.

Excuse me, I just need to ask, why are
you telling me this?

Oh, well, I suppose because I wanted you
to... You know what? I think I'm just

going to cut my losses and say
goodnight.

Oh, no, no, no. No, wait. It was nice to
meet you. Good luck finding your

daughter a date.

You're going to need it.

Look, everything I wrote about her was
true.

Yeah, you left out the part about her
crazy mother.

Your house chardonnay, please.

Having a rough night?

You've heard all that, huh?

Sorry, it's a quiet bar.

Can anyone actually die of
embarrassment?

So, let me get this straight. You were
posing as your daughter on a dating

Yeah. Yeah.

I'd be mortified if I were her.

I mean, I'm sure your heart was in the
right place. My heart has a mind of its

own.

Do you mind if I ask what prompted the
strange behavior?

I have no idea what made me do it.

I mean, why did I even come here
tonight? I promised my daughter I would

off. If she found out, she would disown
me.

Well, for what it's worth, my lips are
sealed.

She's very pretty, by the way.

I'm sorry?

Oh, just your daughter. I saw a picture
of her earlier when you were showing

that. Oh, yeah, yeah.

So sweet.

Hi, Mom.

I'm Helen, by the way.

Hi. Eric Carlton.

So, what do you do, Eric?

I'm a pediatrician.

Are you married?

No, Helen, I'm not. In fact, I'm waiting
for someone.

Oh. There she is.

Hey. Hi, Eric. Sorry I'm late.

Been one of those days.

Did you get a table?

Yes, I'll be ready any minute. Hey. Oh,
and before I forget, I can't make that

artsy fundraiser thing on Saturday.
Something's come up.

Okay, that's fine. I may need to get
this. I have a patient coming out of

surgery. This is Dr.

Dana Becker.

Let me guess. Your first date?

Second.

Well, less.

Excuse me?

I'm a real estate agent. After 20 years
of selling houses, I can tell which

couples will last.

It's the respect, the laughter, the look
in the eyes.

versus the ones who need me to sell the
house when they split up. You and Dr.

Gorgeous are not a good match.

Okay. Thank you.

Let me give you my card, in case you're
in the market.

Who is that woman?

Just a real estate agent.

Yeah. Try to tell me something.

You would not believe the day that I've
had back -to -back surgeries that lasted

about six hours.

Hi,

I'm

here to see Dr. Clark Carlton.

And who's the patient?

I'm here alone.

It's a personal matter.

Just tell him Helen is here. Helen
Michaels.

You're a real estate agent, right?

That's right. I'm Donna Stanton. You
sold me my house. You're kidding.

Oh, it was a long time ago. You helped
us get the loan.

We could barely afford the down payment.

Oh, isn't that great?

We still live there.

Over in Kirkland. Well, you just made my
day. Hey, Donna, I'm going to need you

to... Hi.

Hi. Can I help you? I'm sorry.

Helen Michaels.

Yes, she's the real estate agent. I
remember her.

I was just thinking about our discussion
the other night, and I was hoping I

could buy you a cup of coffee. Helen and
I go way back. She sold me my house.

Don't say.

Oh, there's a great coffee shop just
down the block.

Dr. Eric, will you sign my cast?

Betcha, buddy.

Here, you come over here.

Take a look at this.

This is you hitting a home run.

Coming around first base.

But I don't play baseball.

Okay. Well, what do you play?

I'm a science nerd.

Good for you. I was a science nerd.

All right, then this is you winning the
Nobel Prize for curing broken arms. Look

at that. What do you think?

Cool.

No.

What? I'm sorry, you've got a bit of an
owie behind your ear. Let me take a look

at that.

Oh,

there you go.

Oh, thank you. You're welcome, buddy.

It's very cute.

Yeah. So how about it? A quick cup of
coffee?

I want to pitch you something, and if
you're not interested, you'll never see

again.

You won't regret it.

You won't.

Trust her.

She'll find you a home in no time.

Okay, look, I can meet you in 20
minutes, but just for like five minutes.

I'm going to quit while I'm ahead.

Just down the block.

Just down the block.

Why can't I ever meet older married
women?

Don't start, okay? She's a real estate
agent.

I met her the other night. She probably
just wants to sell me something.

Your secret is safe with me.

Hey,

sorry I'm late.

Baby with colic and a sleepless mother.

Claire had colic.

She's over it now.

Forgive me.

I'm just a little hyper. I've had two
cups of coffee.

Okay, let me cut to the chase.

I think you should meet my daughter.

Yeah, didn't you say the other night
that she was going to disown you?

She doesn't have to know about my
involvement.

Besides, didn't you say your lips were
sealed?

Yes. Well, that's when it didn't include
me.

Dr. Carlton.

Eric.

All you have to do is cross paths.

You'll see.

I know these things.

Yeah?

No, I was there the other night. I heard
you say that your batting average is

less than stellar.

Well, they can't all be home runs.

But this, this is a sure thing.

I just know it is.

Okay, well, you've got my curiosity,
Pete.

What is your plan?

Well, the other night, I overheard that
you were going to the fundraiser at the

gallery. I was going to, but I'm not
going now. Dana can't make it. Oh, but

you have a reason to go, because
Claire's going to be there. She owns the

bakery. Her and her partner have the
contract to cater the event. I won't

tell her you're going, nor that I even
met you. You go, you meet her, you

decide.

She's funny and kind. She puts up with
me.

Did I mention she's a pastry chef?
You'll gain a lot of weight, but you'll

happy.

You really are relentless.

Look, I'm not going to say yes, but I
will think about it.

Okay. Okay. Fair enough.

There's just one little hitch, though.

What?

Claire can't ever know we spoke.

It's much better if she thinks she just
met you by chance.

I'm not that comfortable lying. Well,
it's not a lie. It's just something to

admit.

You go to the fundraiser, you meet her,
whatever happens, happens.

I don't know.

But you seem like a great guy.

And she is the most incredible person I
know. And I swear to you, I am not just

saying that because I'm her mother.

Let me think about it, okay?

You won't regret it. Promise.

Goodbye, Helen.

For a used oven, it works great. We were
lucky to find one with such low hours.

Too bad it doesn't come with customers.

Well, my mom said we should go all out
for the gallery fundraiser. I'm thinking

petty for it.

Okay. Well, make sure you use the glace
and include the Napoleons. And your new

fui is amazing, so I'll help you build
it.

What? She wants me to get my hair cut
for the catering gig?

What's wrong with my hair?

Nothing. But it's your mother we're
talking about.

Hey. So...

How did you meet the real estate woman
anyways?

She approached me at the chameleon while
I was waiting for Dana.

Oh, yeah, Dr. Becker.

How's that going?

Eh.

What, you're not attracted to pretty and
smart?

Of course I am, it's just that she's
kind of cold and has no sense of humor.

Laughter is overrated.

So, are you buying?

What?

Property, a house, a condo.

I am not buying a house, and I'm not
dating the real estate agent. She's just

trying to set me up.

Wants me to meet her daughter.

Well, Helen did right by me all those
years ago. I think you should go out

her. I don't know. I feel like if the
daughter's anything like the mom, she's

probably crazy.

You know what? The way she describes it,
it actually sounds really cool.

My man, don't do it.

It's a mistake. This from a man who
bought his wife a blender for their

anniversary. I will have you know that
was the Cadillac of blenders. Listen,

there's no rush because I have until
Saturday, but I really appreciate the

concern you have for me. Thank you.

This is going to look great on you at
the gallery event tomorrow night.

It's beautiful, but I'm just the
caterer. I'm not the belle of the ball.

This is an important event. And besides,
I got it on sale.

I couldn't resist.

Well, thank you, but you shouldn't have.

You're a vision.

Now, what are you going to do for shoes?

I think I have those open -toed pumps.

Oh, no, those are still playing.

No, that dress requires a new pair of
shoes.

Maybe.

I wish the event was as big of a hit as
your dessert.

I'll gain five pounds if I don't watch
myself.

Well, I'm glad you like them. I also
have a restaurant down the road. Cool

thought.

Hi. Hi.

How's your day going?

Good.

I'm Eric.

These desserts are incredible.

Where could I find more?

I actually have a restaurant down there.

You don't say.

What is it called?

It's called Gilded Sweets Bakery.

Great name. Do you have any cards?

As a matter of fact, I do.

Oh.

326 Franklin Street.

May I have a card?

You can have this card. I can get
another one.

The petit fours are quite unique.

Yes, they use almond extract to counter
the sweetness.

All the desserts are quite exceptional.
I'll have to stop by for the time. That

would be great.

You have to stop doing that. I'm going
to run out of cards. Okay.

I'll have you know I am expecting some
sort of tip -down.

Okay, well, you know where I am.

Come any time you want.

All the pastries you can eat on the
house.

It's really thinned out in here. Maybe
we can take a look at some art

downstairs.

Sure.

What do you see?

I see the weird face of a yellow man
about to eat a fish.

While in a burning forest.

Open for interpretation, I guess.

I guess that's the point.

I have been on my feet all day and these
are new shoes.

Oh my

gosh, you should take your shoes off.

Art is so much better barefoot.

I prefer pieces that depict the human
condition.

Such as?

Edward Hopper.

Winslow Homer.

Charjo Keefe.

Artists that break your heart in the
best way.

What about you?

I'm super corny. I don't usually divulge
that type of information on a first

date.

I'm sure.

Is it?

No, I swear I won't touch.

Norman Rockwell.

I like the way he captures children.

I completely agree.

He really captures people's innocence.

We're closing now.

I wanted to thank you and let you know
I'll be using you again.

Great.

You've got a little restaurant downtown.

I'll be sure to stop by.

26 Franklin.

Say hi to your mom.

I will.

My mom got me in a gig.

All right, I really should pack up.

Okay, well, let me help you pack up. Oh.

Absolutely not necessary.

No, I'd like to.

Really?

Okay.

Thanks so much for your help.

You bet.

So, what do you do with all the
leftovers?

Well, unfortunately, I don't really
keep.

You don't throw them out, do you?

Sadly, that's often what happens, yeah.

I know someone that would absolutely
love those.

It might be a little unorthodox, but it
is worthwhile.

It might just be the best part of your
evening.

I don't know if that's possible, but I'm
willing to give it a shot.

Okay, great.

Hi,

Dr. Carlton.

Hi, Emily.

This is my friend Claire.

Hi.

Hello. I lost my way of being, and I'm
allergic.

I got all swolled up.

Yeah, but you are going to be just fine,
right?

We brought you some yummy treats.

How come?

Because you're such a brave girl.

I was?

Yeah.

My mom says I'm a handful.

Well, you're a brave handful.

Do you want to try one?

Okay. Take your pick. Oh, good choice.

Did you make this?

Really good.

Yeah? Thank you.

Aw, thank you.

How about I bring you some more
tomorrow? Would you like that?

Okay. You can finish that one, too, if
you want to.

So if you're hungry, I'll have some
waiting for you later. Okay.

Bye, sweetheart.

Come on.

My friend at the gallery said that you
did a great job.

Did you have a good time?

I did, except my feet were killing me. I
had to take off my new shoes.

I was just walking around the gallery
barefoot.

That's it? That was the highlight of
your evening?

Pretty much.

That's all you have to tell me?

I mean, I didn't really take too much to
the art.

Well, I'm glad the job went well. Maybe
it'll bring in some fresh customers.

Yeah, maybe it will.

Okay, okay, you're right.

I liked her. Yeah, I knew it.

Tell us everything.

Well, there's actually not that much to
tell. I mean, we met at the gallery, got

to know each other a little bit, and
then took leftover pastries to the kids

the hospital. Sounds like my kind of
date.

Don't listen to him. I think it sounds
romantic.

It actually really was. And she's okay
with letting her mother choose her dates

for her?

Well, that's the problem. She actually
doesn't know that. Uh -oh, that is a

problem. I told you it wasn't going to
work.

What are you going to do?

I don't know.

I'm sure it'll work itself out.

Hmm.

What?

Okay.

Thank you. Great news.

What? We actually made more than we
spent yesterday. That's fantastic.

I know. For the first time like ever, I
actually feel like we have a fighting

chance. Careful.

You're starting to sound like an
optimist. Well, we keep filling up the

like we have for the last couple of
days. You can call me whatever you want.

Speaking of customers, is it my
imagination or have we become like the

for the medical community?

Yeah, I noticed that. I think it's Eric.
I think he's sending people our way.

It's really sweet.

You like this guy?

I don't know.

Maybe.

There's just so romantic how we met at
the gallery, but I'm still getting to

know him, so time will tell.

I'm just shocked.

Helen had nothing to do with it. I know.
Can you believe it? She's going to kill

me when she finds out.

Wait a minute. You haven't told her yet?
No.

Are you kidding me? You know she is.

Besides, I love that we met by chance.

So, for now, Helen can wait.

Come on.

On is off.

Fancy meeting you here.

Yeah. What are the odds?

I'm sorry. I was in the neighborhood,
and I just had to know what happened

Claire.

She hasn't mentioned it, and I can't
ask.

Seriously, you just need to let this
thing go.

I promise I will.

I just need to know what happened.

I liked her.

I knew it.

So you hit it off?

As far as I was concerned, yeah.

So what's the problem?

Honestly, her mother.

It's true.

You're right.

I'm leaving.

I was never here.

I'm serious, Ellen.

I think you should call her. You're the
problem.

Okay, bye.

Don't forget to call her.

Okay.

We may never pass this way again.

Never. You do best. I'm the messiest
burger I think I've ever had.

How did you find this place?

Well, the owner's daughter was a patient
of mine. He insisted I come down here

and try it out, and I have been hooked
ever since.

Okay, I have to ask. I'm curious.

Why pediatrics?

Well, I think it's because it's just
what I've always wanted to be since I

kid.

What about you?

Why pastry chef?

When I was a kid, my mom used to let me
help her make dinner, and dessert was by

far the most fun to make.

I don't know, cookies became brownies,
brownies became cupcakes, cupcakes

tarts, and on and on until the kitchen
was the best place in the house.

I think those were...

My favorite memory from my childhood.

I know it says pastries, but for me it's
a form of expression.

Well, I'm no expert, but I can tell you
that you're really good at what you're

doing. Thank you.

What about the restaurant? Well,

I went to go look at places to rent, and
Marco, my business partner, showed up

at the exact same time I did.

We both couldn't afford the place on our
own, so...

we became partners.

I guess it was just meant to be.

Good timing.

I don't know, maybe it's the same thing.
If you didn't go to the gallery, we

would never have met.

And I would not be having the best
hamburger I have ever had.

Can I ask something really serious?

Yeah.

Can we order more french fries?

Only if we also get another chocolate
shake.

That sounds like a plan. Yes.

I gotta say, I'm having a really good
time with you, Doctor.

I gotta say, I'm having a good time with
you, Chef.

What are you doing Friday night?

I don't know. What am I doing?

Telling me that this was love at last.

We got it! We got what?

It's unofficial.

It's unconfirmed.

But I just got a tip that the Wandering
Gourmet is coming in.

We're going to get a review.

Hopefully. Well, probably.

Here's the thing. You never know when.
You don't even know what the guy looks

like. I mean, he could bust you or
praise you, and you'll never even know

here. Okay, we need to change our menu.

No, we just have to pack the place with
satisfied customers, and maybe your

boyfriend can bring in some more of his
friends. He's not my boyfriend. We're

just dating.

Have you told your mother about it? No,
no. As soon as she knows I like you

guys, she starts naming our grandkids.

Okay. but you know how she feels when
you keep her in the dark. I do. I know

that. We're actually having lunch today,
and I'm sure she's going to grill me

per usual.

We're going to get a review!

Yes! We're going to get a review!

Oh, we need customers.

When are you guys leaving?

As soon as Amore Neo picks the date. You
know, if we don't get tickets soon, our

whole itinerary gets scrapped. We're
eating our way across Italy.

You two are such foodies.

I'll probably gain 50 pounds.

Is there any part of the trip that you
like?

I can think of worse ways to spend my
old age. Old age, my point exactly. I

like we're packing it in. Hey, sorry I'm
late.

Hey. Mark and I are redoing the entire
menu for the Phantom Reviewer.

You better show up.

Oh, well, your tiramisu is the best on
the planet.

A tiny bit over the top, but I
appreciate the sentiment.

Well, hang in there, honey.

Every new business is slow to take off.

Mushroom risotto?

Uh, just a little bit. It smells so
good.

But I have to get back to work.

How's my favorite niece?

Oh, I am fine.

Uncle Arnie?

Thank you.

Jill tells me you met a nice fellow.

That's what I wanted to talk to you
about.

It's really new, so don't get too
excited.

Does you guy have a name?

Yes. Uh, Dr. Eric Carlton. A doctor?

What field of medicine?

He's a pediatrician. Well, I like David
or Diane.

Firstborn. Oh, that never gets old.

Well, maybe it's not a joke this time. I
barely know him. Well, what you know

you like, right? Mom, take it easy.

You haven't even met him, and you're
meddling.

You're right.

If it works out fine, and if not, no big
deal.

More risotto, anyone?

That was way too matter -of -fact. Over
-the -top or matter -of -fact? Which do

you prefer?

Something in between would be nice.

Fine.

Name your firstborn whatever you please.

Oh, right.

She's also really good with kids. Right,
because she gave your patient a cookie.

Okay. It's just I don't know how to get
around this problem with her mother. I

don't think you can. That woman is
obsessed.

I'll be right.

I really like this girl, Nate. Careful.

The carbs are clouding your judgment.

That guy right there, that could be him
with his designer glasses.

He's meeting somebody.

Oh, look at this guy. He's definitely a
critic. He's all judgmental.

Is a critic who's meeting his wife and
baby? I don't think so.

What about her?

Claire, she comes in every morning like
clockwork. Double macchiato and a

blueberry scone.

Wow.

The food was great.

I especially enjoyed the olive bread.

Thank you.

I really did enjoy the food. Thank you
for coming.

Maybe he's the Phantom Critic.

Could be.

Thank you for sending all your friends
in. It was very sweet.

Thank you.

So, your family, do they live here too?

Connecticut. Or else I would have sent
them as well, I promise.

Is that where you grew up?

Yeah. Stanford, Connecticut, since I was
three years old. That's where my dad

did his residency. He's a cardiologist.

I guess you could say my future in
medicine was inevitable.

How about your dad?

He is a financial advisor, but he and my
mom are newly retired and about to

travel to Italy together.

They actually met in a college
bookstore.

There was one copy of Room with a View,
which is in Italy.

They both needed it for an exam, so they
shared it. And by the end of the

book... They were in love.

That's a great story.

Yeah. Just think, if the clerk had more
copies, I wouldn't be here.

I think you should track down that
clerk.

Give her a box of your pastries. At
least you can do.

Okay, I'll get right on that.

My book of meth, I usually wear half of
what I bake.

Did I ever tell you when I was five I
had my first eclair?

The waiter was French, and I kept
thinking that he said Claire.

I thought he named the dessert after me.

What a nice surprise.

I need to see you right away.

Sure. Is there something wrong?

Yeah, we have a problem.

Oh, but I thought everything was going
so well.

Yeah, that's the problem.

Perhaps I could show you the house after
you get off work.

Is Claire there?

Not exactly.

I'll be in just a minute, Sam.

Your husband?

Right.

Seven o 'clock would be just fine.

Okay. Bye.

I thought we were going out for dinner.

It's just a quick showing. It shouldn't
take long.

I'll meet you at the restaurant.

Hey, what's going on?

I think I'm falling for your daughter.

And this is a problem because... Because
every time she talks about you and how

she and I met, I have to lie.

And she thinks it was fate that brought
us together.

It was her mother. We need to tell her
the truth.

Okay, but please let me do it.
Otherwise, she will never forgive me.

Okay.

But you have to do it soon.

Because the longer you wait, the bigger
the lie becomes. And then neither of us

are going to be able to save this
relationship.

Wow. The Wandering Gourmet does not pull
any punches. Listen to this scathing

review for Etoile de Donne.

I had the misfortune of ordering the
Trattle of Medine, which was dry as a

Oh, no. I know that chef. Poor guy.

Yeah, it gets worse. The foie gras was
as forgettable as the ambiance.

Cold, bland, no panache.

Oh.

What if this backfires, Marco?

Maybe we should do something about the
lighting.

Or some fresh flowers, or maybe some
linen.

I'm having nightmares wondering if this
guy's going to show up and ruin our

lives. Or save us.

One positive review from this guy could
change everything.

Well, we're hanging on by a very thin
thread here. I say we give the

a little makeover before he gets here.
You should have become a fireman.

Hey, Mom.

Hi, sweetheart.

I'm kind of busy. Can I call you later?
I really need to talk to you. Okay, but

not now. I need to fix up the
restaurant. I have to go shopping.

Well, I can go with you.

Shopping for what?

Nosh.

I'm on my way.

Claire and I are going shopping.

I thought we were going to see the
travel agent today.

Oh, maybe later.

Later? Oh, don't be like that. Claire
needs me. Well, she's a grown woman. She

can shop alone.

It's not just that.

She and I need to have a talk.

About what?

This doctor she's been seeing. It's just
a little girl talk. Don't start

interfering, Helen.

My interfering days are done.

That's what I wanted to tell her.

She knows that you love her. That's all
that matters.

Oh, this would be great for serving
pastry.

Oh.

When we get to, they're half off. Great.

Oh, look at this tablecloth.

Oh. That's nice.

Listen,

I wanted to talk to you about something,
darling.

About what?

This doctor you've been dating.

Eric? You're going to love him. He's
kind. He's honest.

I really feel like he's someone I can
trust.

And so I mentioned that he is gorgeous.

I mean, it was just so romantic the way
we met. It was kind of like you and Dad.

Just all these people in the gallery and
somehow we found each other.

Clearly we were meant to meet.

Oh, they're practically giving these
away.

What about one of these on every table
with an arrangement?

Maybe not. What do you think?

What do I think?

I think from now on, you should just
make all your own choices.

Just asking about the vase.

Aside from my love life, I really value
your opinion, Mom.

Helen is calling Claire now.

Wow, it's a little late in the game for
that, don't you think?

I know, maybe.

I mean, I wanted to tell her myself, but
just that Helen insisted that she tell

Claire. She's right. You can't come
between a mother and a daughter. That's

right.

I just wonder why she's not calling.

Who? Helen or Claire?

To be honest, at this point, I'll take a
call from another one. Well, look at it

this way. If it doesn't pan out with
Claire, the lovely Dr. Dana Becker is

waiting in the wing. I ran into her in
the elevator. She asked about you.

I think you're missing the point.

He's in love with Claire.

You're in love with her now?

Mm -hmm.

I don't know. Look, all I know for sure
is I don't want to lose her.

At all.

So, you think I should call her?

Mm -hmm.

No. Yes.

And so, amore mio, we start in Venice,
we head south to Tuscany, molto

romantico.

Si.

Pizza, and then Florence.

Hello, guy.

How are you?

You don't ask.

Everything okay with Claire?

It was fine.

Just fine?

Well, there was so much I wanted to say,
and I just couldn't find the words.

Now it may be too late.

What do you mean?

You know if we go on this trip.

If?

What happened to when?

There's a lot on my mind, Sam. Can we
talk about this some other time?

You know, if going to Italy is going to
make you so miserable, well, let's

forget it. That's not what I mean. No, I
just wanted to make you happy.

I'm not sure I know how to do that
anymore.

If you figure it out, let me know.

Sam. No, I'm not making any more plans.

Italy will still be there next year.

It's you and me I'm worried about.

What are you doing here?

I just wanted to come to you.

Oh, well, hello.

Hey.

I tried calling you earlier.

Oh, my phone died. It probably went
straight to voicemail.

Right.

Yeah, I just wanted to know how you were
feeling.

Right now I'm tired.

I meant about us.

I don't know what you want me to say.

Just the truth.

The truth is I'm confused.

And you should be. Are you confused?

No, I'm concerned.

About what?

Sorry, how was your day today?

Oh, I read a... horrible review on
another restaurant, so I decided to

this place up, and my mom and I went
shopping.

Right, and how did that go with your
mom? Great.

Good. That's great.

What? My mom and I always go shopping
together.

Yes, but today went really well.

Yeah, yeah. I got a couple tablecloths
and some trays.

Good, and you're not mad.

No, I'm not mad.

They're half right.

Oh, and I talked to my mom, and I told
her about you and how we met.

And I want to meet you.

That's great. Yeah.

I was thinking maybe this weekend.

Fantastic. Yeah?

Okay.

Hi,

Helen. It's Eric.

I'm so sorry. I just couldn't close the
deal.

All you did was shop.

That's right.

Thank you for understanding.

No, I don't understand.

Of course not.

Sorry, I'm confused.

Are you speaking cryptically or
literally?

Exactly.

We need to meet.

Great. Just text me when and where.

I appreciate you giving me a second
chance to earn your business.

I'm going for a run.

Now he's going for a run.

Here we are.

Don't dare.

Enjoy.

I don't

know.

Everyone's looking like a critic.

Hello. How are you?

Our specials today are green fruits with
freshly baked rosemary bread, homemade

scones with raspberry glaze, and of
course our coconut lime tart.

Why of course?

Well, because our coconut lime tart is
one of our most popular items. So of

course it is one of our specials.

Very well. I'll let you know when I've
decided.

Great. Well, you just take your time.

Marco, he ate the croissants. Every last
bite.

And the scone, too.

Do you think I should offer him anything
else? No, we don't want him to suspect

that we know that it's him. Let's just
let him enjoy his coffee.

Traffic was awful.

Who's she?

I don't know. Maybe it's part of his
cover.

Okay, go find out. No. Go, go, go.

I can't tell you. I'll give you the
details. Don't worry.

What can I get you two?

You must be Claire.

Yeah, I am.

I'm Dr.

Carlton's receptionist. He suggested me
and my husband come in.

Oh. So you're not a restaurant critic?

Excuse me?

I'm an accountant.

Great, that's all we need.

Excuse me.

Bakery. You know, the food is good, but
the service is a little peculiar.

Just one second.

I guess he hasn't told her yet.

Who hasn't told her what?

I completely forgot I have a showing.

Okay, well, um, call me later. I have
good news.

What? I talked to Eric and we're all
getting together this weekend. We are.

I thought you'd be excited.

Why didn't you just tell her?

I tried.

But she kept talking about you and how
happy she was.

I just didn't have the heart.

Or the courage to take your pick.

The longer we wait. I know. I know.

I went to the bakery today to try to
tell her again, but Donna from your

was there.

What? Yeah.

Did she say anything?

I have no idea.

The second I saw her, I hightailed it
out of there.

This is not going to end well.

It looks like my meddling has finally
ruined everything.

No.

Look, if it wasn't for you, I never
would have met Claire in the first

for that, thank you.

Hey. Hey.

Looks good.

Nice try, Arnie. It's ridiculous.

I ordered it a month ago as a surprise
for Helen.

It didn't seem so big online.

No, it's nice.

She'll love it.

Listen, Sam, I need to talk to you about
something.

What's up?

Well, I was running some errands
downtown and, uh...

I hope I'm doing the right thing. I saw
Helen walking in Waterfront Park.

Yeah, so?

She was with a man.

Sure. She meets with clients all the
time. Well, she looked like more than

a client. Oh, Arnie.

Whatever it is, it isn't what you're
thinking.

I took a picture of them with my phone.

I printed out a copy.

I'm sorry, Sam.

Look. I have no idea who he is, but
trust me,

it's not what you think. You're sure
about that?

Very sure. Okay.

But if I know my wife, she's definitely
up to something.

Like what?

That's what I intend to find out.

Ma 'am, I'm home.

I picked up some salmon. I thought we
could marinate it in a mustard sauce.

I'm guessing you're not in the mood for
fish?

We need to talk.

Is this about Italy?

Italy is the least of our problems.

What are you talking about?

I'm talking about George and Neil.

Who?

And this guy in the park.

How could you do this to your own
daughter?

How did you get this?

Oh, honey saw you too.

Who is this guy?

That's Eric.

Claire's boyfriend?

Sam, I was only trying to help.

Tell her, Helen, or I will.

I went online posing as Claire in the
hopes of finding her a date.

They found out it was her mother they
ran for the hills.

As they should have.

Eric was sitting at the bar watching all
this.

We struck up a conversation and ten
minutes in I knew he was the one for

This is so wrong in so many ways. Oh, I
know.

They're so perfect together. I may have
ruined it.

You have to tell Claire.

I'm serious, Helen. If you don't... I
will.

And this new obsession with matchmaking
has to stop.

Actually, I've been matchmaking since
the day we met.

What are you talking about?

That day at the bookstore?

Yeah.

There was another copy of A Room with a
View.

You were so nice, and I wanted to get to
know you, so I hid the other copy.

So my favorite story about us is a lot.

Great.

I've been carrying around that secret
for 34 years. Well, forgive me if I

sympathize with your burden.

Well, maybe this is a better story.

I had an instant crush, and so I acted
fast.

And here we are, a lifetime later, still
in love.

Say what you will about my methods, but
sometimes I do get it right.

I doubt your daughter sees it that way.

You know,

The day we met, you didn't have to
manipulate fate.

Let you go.

If we could make a wish in that
fountain, what would you wish for?

An honest wife.

You said that too fast.

How about you?

Would you want a wish?

Oh, yes.

Another 34 years with the love of my
life.

Really, it's big, isn't it?

Uh -huh.

Eric, it's me.

Sam knows.

What? He says he's going to tell Claire.
I knew this would happen.

I know I'm preaching to the choir.

This review could make or break us.

Okay, well, maybe we can take a few more
catering gigs to say a float before the

wandering gourmet wanders our way. Well,
what if we're counting on something

that's not going to happen? I need you
to say a positive.

Partner.

Aye, aye, Captain.

Good.

I think I'll wander home.

See you in the morning.

All right.

I can't give up on you.

I won't.

Hello? Hey, it's me, it's Eric.

Oh.

Hey. Hey. I hope you start making a
habit out of it.

I'd like to.

Do you want some Napoleons or a Terry
Scone? Take your pick.

Maybe later.

Okay. Well, how about the hospital? We
can bring him to the kids.

Not tonight.

All right, well, I just have to get to
my little friend.

Claire,

there's something I need to tell you.

This happens all the time. It's another
thing to pick some paper.

Yeah. So, look, I wanted to tell you.
Tell me what?

Just about the night we met. It was very
romantic.

Yes, it was very romantic, but it wasn't
by accident.

So you agree with me, then?

Sorry, agree with what? That it was fate
that brought us together.

Oh.

Light on it.

Have a candle.

That's better. It is better.

Great. There you go.

What do you do?

I don't know. I'm just a doctor.

Well, I'm just a baker, so clearly two
professions that are completely useless

in this situation.

What? The breaker box. Where's the
breaker box?

Oh, you are smart.

Right? Right. Okay.

Oh, the lights are off in the kitchen.

And you stuck the fridge.

Oh, it's off.

Everything is going to spoil. I have to
call my mom. She knows a good

electrician.

Are you okay?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm good.

Who? My mom.

Who is that?

That was Eric.

He's there?

The wait's been out in the bakery.

I'll call my electrician and send him
over.

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

But nothing else is wrong?

Isn't that enough?

Sam, she's with Eric.

Did he tell her about your matchmaking?

Apparently not.

Maybe I can have the electrician tell
her.

Oh, joke all you want. But you have to
deal with this. You, not Eric. This is

your mess.

No, I know. I just, I don't know.

or when or what to say.

You know, more importantly, how are you
going to explain to her why you did it?

I don't want to go there right now.

It's probably because I'd rather meddle
in Claire's life than deal with my own.

Well, why don't you try telling her
that?

It's a good opener.

OK. Your guy was great.

It took four hours, but he finally got
the lights on. He said it was faulty

wiring in the walls.

Eric helped him out. Speaking of Eric.
And then after all that?

He goes back to the hospital because the
little kid has an ear infection.

Darling, I... I love that he's a
pediatrician. I love... I love

him. Hey, hon.

Hey. Your mother has something she wants
to tell you. Oh, well, at first, you

must have a scone. I salvaged them from
the fridge, so they're your reward for

finding him. Thank you.

Finding who?

Pediatrician. Who do you think I'm
talking about?

these guys online. Meet them in a bar.
And that's how you found Eric.

But he wasn't one of those.

Actually,

he was there on a date. Oh, okay. So he
witnessed your insanity.

And he still thought it was a good idea
to meet your daughter.

Not quite. I had to convince him. So I
went to his office. You did what? Wow.

I'm trying to confess here.

And so I sort of arranged for you to
meet at the gallery.

But I did not arrange that magical
moment when you two first saw each

were there?

Yes.

You didn't tell me that after. You
didn't tell me that. Don't blame Eric.

me. I can't believe you would sign on
for something so crazy. He wanted to

you. Yeah, well, he had ample
opportunity.

He was afraid you'd be mad. Well, I am.

I am mad.

Honey, I am so sorry. So am I.

We could always put up a sign, closed
due to heartbreak.

No, I'll be fine.

Maybe.

Not bad, huh?

I don't know.

I think I've convinced myself that I had
all the time in the world to find the

man of my dreams, and suddenly he's
right in front of me.

And the fairy tale begins, but lo and
behold, my mother has

orchestrated the entire thing.

Nothing is ever just my own.

And this time I just don't know that I
can forgive her.

Is that Eric or your mother?

Eric.

Sooner or later, you're going to have to
talk to him.

Not now.

Not until I figure out what I'm going to
do.

Okay.

I'm going to go. You need a lift?

No, I'm good.

Okay.

See you in the morning? Yeah.

I had to see you.

I have a long day ahead of me.

I can come back tonight. No, I don't
think it's a good idea.

I just need some time to figure this
out.

We really need to talk.

I'm not even talking to my mother right
now, and she's my best friend.

Or my worst enemy. I'm not really sure
which one anymore.

I feel we owe it to ourselves to see
where this goes.

Don't you?

I'm sorry, I can't do this.

Clay.

You want to talk?

You don't want to talk to me either.

Let's make a pact.

Whoever she forgives first will get her
to forgive the other.

I don't think you and I should be making
any more pacts.

Yeah, you're right.

You don't have anything to worry about,
though. She's going to forgive you.

You're her mother.

I know how Claire feels.

I felt the same way about my mother.

She was always telling me what to do.

I was trying to plan my life.

But she meant well.

Sounds to me like you're just repeating
her behavior.

Your medical opinion, doctor?

I do deal with a lot of moms.

What about your mom?

She is very opinionated.

But warm.

Funny.

What does that remind me of?

How about that guy in the corner, the
one with the bow tie?

Well, he's arrogant, so he's hitting the
kids' profile.

Okay, so we'll just be really, really
nice to him.

Oh, of course, because I'm usually so
rude to our customers.

Oh, come on, you know that's not what
I'm talking about.

She looks for my hair.

I just wanted my mom's friends.

Okay, I'll take her. You concentrate on
bow tie.

Offer him something not on the menu.

Okay.

Hello, may I help you?

Uh, what do you suggest?

Oh, well, I would strongly suggest the
spinach prosciutto croissant, followed

a... chocolate eclair, and I just baked
a beautiful olive bread.

You could always take that home.

All right, then.

I'll have everything you just
recommended.

I just hope it's as good as you make it
sound.

It will be.

Looks like a pain -free.

I think I've had quite enough.

Great. Well, perhaps I could refill your
coffee.

No, I'm done.

Thanks.

Do you think that's him? Yeah. Bow tie,
arrogance, it's got to be him.

Did Claire know you were coming in?

Probably not.

She's in the back.

Thanks.

Thanks.

You weren't answering your phone, so I
thought I'd just drop by.

I'd like to order some humble pie,
please. I really don't have time for

right now.

I am so sorry, sweetie.

Can you ever forgive me? You need to let
me live my own life. I know.

I will.

And you've said this before, and yet
here we are.

But this time I mean it. I promise.

No more meddling. No more blind dates.

I really think Eric is the one.

Your promise is barely ten seconds old,
and already you are giving me your

opinion. Claire, I'm sorry, but I
believe in love and marriage and happily

after, and I just want that for you. So
do I.

I want that too, but I need to find it
on my own.

I mean, what if your mom had handpicked
out? It would have taken the romance

right out of it. I need to make my own
mistakes. I need to find my own way.

I never realized that I was saying, you
are pushing me away.

It feels like you don't trust that I can
handle my own life. That's not true.

It's just that it's my way of hanging
on.

Not just to you, but me.

The mom you go shopping with.

Or the one you call when you need to
share a secret or need encouragement.

mom you need.

Not this woman.

The one who's about to retire from who
she used to be.

You're always going to be my mother.

And I'm always going to need you.

Even if you drive me crazy.

Let me know if you need anything else. I
know. I'm fine.

Can I ask you a question? Sure.

Is there always so much drama in here?

You have no idea.

Enjoy.

You know what? Maybe it's for the best.
I'll just throw all the energy into my

work for a little while. No, that's a
bad idea. You have to call her.

Unfortunately, I think that ship has
sailed.

You need to stop feeling sorry for
yourself and just call her.

Well, she will move on.

Hi.

Hey.

Look, I was just hoping we could talk.

I don't know.

One cup of coffee, that's all I ask.

I'll meet you in an hour at that place
near your office.

Okay, great.

Yes.

Mind if I join you?

Dana. Actually, I'm sorry, but I'm
waiting for someone.

Oh, okay.

I just wanted to make something clear.

I know I can be a little removed, but
I'm interested, Eric, in case it doesn't

show.

Dana, I'm seeing someone, and she's
going to be here any minute.

Oh.

It is for me.

Yeah.

Good luck.

Hey.

Who was that?

A doctor I work with.

Dana.

Oh, that look she gave me. I assume
she's more than just a colleague.

Are you two dating?

No.

I mean, we did, but it... Oh, you were
with her when you met my mother.

Your mom told you I was on a date that
night? Oh, that's a bad idea.

No, look, we're not dating at all
anymore. It was a couple times. It's

now, I promise.

Claire, please. Eric, I'm sorry.

I got it with you. What? What does it
say? I don't know. My buddy just texted

me. I'm just bringing it up right now.
Okay, hold on.

Gilded Sweets Bakery is a new entry into
the overcrowded category of Little

Luncheonettes. That's not a very good
start.

Okay, we'll just keep reading. But this
little place is a gem.

We're ahead.

Do you like this?

Let me read.

The olive bread was the real thing. Made
with enormous skill.

Your father's real, okay? And his father
before him.

They'd be very proud.

Okay. The delicate croissant filled with
spinach and prosciutto was a delightful

surprise. But wait, he didn't order
that, did he?

No.

But I know who did. The wandering
gourmet is a woman.

Oh, well, that would explain the good
taste.

The chocolate claire was beyond
compared, traditional yet complex.

My compliments to the chef. Yes, yes,
very nice. Okay, okay.

The ambiance was equally appealing.

And the owners provided wonderful drama
both in and out of the kitchen. My mom

is going to like that. I give this
wonderful bakery a very enthusiastic

stars.

That's like the highest rating.

We did it. We did it. We did it. I'm so
proud of us.

You always knew it.

We're going to have to get more tea.
Thanks, Dad. Thank you.

Honey,

this is delicious.

I wanted to make something really
special.

What's the occasion?

Let's just say I've turned over a new
leaf.

From this point on, I plan on letting
things unfold without my involvement.

Does Claire know about this?

No, she's the one who gave me my
marching orders.

So I'm to get on with my life and let
her get on with hers.

Well, she's a wise woman, that daughter
of yours.

If she and Eric ever get together,
that'd be great.

From now on, her love life is none of my
business.

But who I love is up to me.

How's the carbonara?

I mean, only the Italians could think of
putting bacon and eggs on pasta.

Those Italians think of everything.

We'll have to go there sometime.

You ready for dessert?

We just started dinner.

I can't wait.

Cappuccino cannolis.

A present from Claire.

And here is something for me.

What is this?

Two tickets to Venice.

Then Tuscany, then the coast.

Then wherever you want to go. I don't
care where I go.

As long as you're beside me, Mrs.
Michaels.

And then we finish the trip in Florence.

I can't believe you guys are leaving so
soon.

Yep. One week from tomorrow.

I almost wish you were there already.

Oh,

man, that's beautiful.

Yeah, Jessica.

Hello.

Hi. I just wanted to thank you for that
lovely review.

Oh. No, thank you, Mr. Clare. You
deserved it.

Promise me you won't give away my
identity.

No problem. I'm just happy to see you.
It looks like you're becoming a regular.

Are you kidding me?

This is the best show in town.

Yes. Clare's life is very entertaining.

And it looks like another show is about
to begin.

Really? All right, I'll get more,
please.

Eric,

please don't do this.

I'm trying to get over you.

How do you get over what's meant to be?

I thought you didn't believe in destiny.

I don't.

Then what are you doing here?

I'm here for you.

I'm here for us.

Come on, Claire, meet him halfway.

Look, you can call it fate.

Your mother's intuition or a coincidence
that brought us together, but it

doesn't matter how we got here because
all I know is that I love you and I

ever want to lose you again.

Would you just kiss her already?

She'll make her wait.

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