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That stupid headstone.

Hey, can I have a minute?

Yeah, of course.

Happy birthday, Dad.

I'm moving back home.

Did Mom tell you?

I know she feels really bad about it,

and she shouldn't.

It's just, I just wanna take care of her.

Of everyone.

Like you did.

Love you, Dad.

♪ Climbing 'til we can't feel our feet ♪

♪ But it's worth the tops of these mountain peaks ♪

♪ Sleeping under stars so bright ♪

♪ That I can't sleep tonight ♪

♪ But I love any view that's with you ♪

♪ I love any view ♪

Shoot.

Mare, did you not gas up?

I thought we were gonna make it!

I mean, look how close we are.

Oh.

Well lucky you, you only have to push it two blocks, then.

Hmm, see I would.

I would love to do that.

However, it's not my fault you wore sensible shoes.

I did not wear sensible shoes.

Elle.

Okay, I do wear sensible shoes,

but when you say it like that,

I sound like a grandma.

Well, if the shoe fits.

You owe me.

Welcome home!

♪ So let's take the long way home ♪

♪ Discover long lost roads ♪

Oh, Elle!

Look!

Oh!

Want some help?

Brandon, thank goodness.

Impeccable timing, as usual.

Oh, yeah.

You know, it seems like you're always

having to rescue us.

And by us, I mean Mare.

Hey.

I don't mind.

It's on my way.

Oof. - Oh, look at that!

We're moving!

- Oh, are we? - Oh, yeah.

Brandon, you're a lot stronger than Elle is.

- Yeah. - Okay.

Mare.

Did Mare run out of gas again?

What do you think?

I really thought that I had enough

to make it home.

Of course you did.

Peg, will you grab that gas can?

It's empty.

Oh, you know, I actually got a full one

at my house I can grab, so.

A full can?

I can go at least 40 miles on that.

Well no, you actually probably won't make it 40 miles.

I mean, you get less mileage around the neighborhoods

than you do on-

Brandon, I'm kidding.

Right.

Mom, you know she inherited

her fuel tank optimism from you?

I haven't run out of gas in years.

Year.

I can top you off too, Kay.

Oh no, I'd-

Mom.

Thanks, Brandon.

You're so welcome.

Thanks Brandon, you're the best.

Now let's grab my boxes.

- Okay. - I'll clear off the table!

- I got the small ones. - Thanks, Mom!

Where did I put that?

Wow, Mom.

That's a lot of orders.

Well, I took on a few more this season

to help with Peggy's dance.

I'll figure it out.

I can help.

I feel terrible uprooting you like this.

No Mom, I wanna be here.

I know, and it means a lot that you're here.

Mare is so excited.

She seems like she's doing better.

Yeah, I feel like she's,

she's finally getting her spark back.

It's been a rough year.

I know, I'm sorry, I should have-

Mare's got a date with Brandon!

I do not!

They're going to an art show together on Saturday.

For homework, not for a date.

But you could make it a date.

- Mom, it's Brandon. - So?

So, he's not my type.

Who keeps a full can of gas in their garage?

Someone who'd make a great husband.

Yeah, for Elle.

Hey, what's wrong with a little practicality?

Okay.

Will you marry me?

I have a full can of gas,

and a retirement plan.

- Retirement plan! - No thank you!

Give me romance, or make me a nun.

You two remind me of your dad and me.

Complete opposites.

And I'm the perfect blend of both.

It must suck having only half good qualities.

- You stay out of it! - Peggy!

Hey, let's get these boxes upstairs

and get ready for Dad's dinner.

I call the sweatshirt.

Wait, I get the hat.

Thank you!

That's the most comfortable one, though!

Okay.

My favorite part of the fishing trip

was sitting on the boat and eating.

Yeah, we know, Peggy.

Oh, I got my job back at the bookstore.

Great!

That'll be so fun for you to go back to work

with your old friends.

It's actually just Jessica there,

and there's a new guy.

A guy?

Yes, Mom.

Is he-

I don't know if he's single.

I wasn't going to ask that.

She also doesn't know if he's good-looking.

Okay, fine.

Moving on.

Favorite memories with your Dad.

Um, the field trips that he used to take us on.

Wait, remember when he took us to the mortuary?

I had nightmares for weeks.

I liked it.

Peggy.

I loved the stories he would tell us

when we got hurt, and he was bandaging us up

to keep us distracted.

I actually used to sometimes pretend to get hurt

just so that I could get one of his stories.

- Me too. - Me too.

My favorite part was the cheese, obviously.

Mm, mm-hmm.

He was into charcuterie boards

back when they were just called meat and cheese.

Yeah, he claimed to have invented them.

Well, he did invent Squeeze Cheese,

so it's not that far off.

Um.

You know he didn't actually invent Squeeze Cheese, right?

Mm, yes he did.

He told me.

Peggy, you didn't wonder why we weren't rich?

I did wonder why we didn't have rooms

full of Squeeze Cheese.

You are your father's daughter.

Sorry, I know this isn't supposed to be sad.

Great.

Now I'm gonna cry, too.

Happy birthday, Dad.

Happy birthday.

Okay, let's dig in.

So, do you think he's gonna be cute?

I don't know.

Oh, I wanna know.

- I don't know, guys. - Tomorrow.

♪ On the first day of Christmas ♪

♪ My true love gave to me ♪

- Yeah, exactly. - Just like this?

Yeah, we just, go all the way down.

Yeah.

For right now, that's exactly right, yes.

Elle!

Welcome back!

Thank you.

Sorry I'm late.

We had to stop for gas.

Oh, no worries.

No problem at all.

Hey, uh, Jessica?

Yeah?

What do we think?

It's great.

Eddie, this is Elle Dashwood.

She used to work here, and now she's back.

Hi, Eddie Ferris.

Nice to meet you.

You too.

So if you have any questions about anything,

Eddie can help you out.

I have to go watch some five-year-olds

try to hit a puck with a stick.

Yeah.

Okay, have fun.

- See you later. - See you later.

Shall we?

Sure.

You're not afraid of the dark, are you?

What, no.

That back closet with all the books?

So, thoughts?

I don't know, I don't really connect with it.

Okay.

Well here, take a look at this piece.

See, in all Warrick's work,

she uses found pieces to portray her themes

of human potential.

Hmm.

You know, I should always have a professor

do my homework for me.

It's so much easier than reading

those little signs.

No, well, I'm not doing your homework for you.

I mean, you wrote it yourself, right?

It would be unethical for a professor-

I'm kidding.

I don't know how you remember all those little details.

Well, it all stems from history.

I mean, art comes from the events happening

around the artist at the time of creation.

Art stems from passion, not from events.

But our emotions are reactions to our experiences.

Okay, but emotions and passion are not the same thing.

I mean, passion comes from a much deeper place.

It's not just some reaction to an event.

See?

Passion.

♪ The other night I had a dream ♪

♪ She was leaning into me ♪

♪ Playful and serene ♪

♪ And everything in between ♪

♪ I said I might not be stable ♪

♪ But I think you could be the one ♪

♪ She looked at me funny ♪

♪ And I felt a little dumb ♪

♪ She said how can you love me ♪

♪ When you don't even know me ♪

♪ I said I wouldn't call it love ♪

♪ I'm just a little bit obsessed ♪

♪ The way you're looking in that dress ♪

♪ The way you walk around with him ♪

♪ The way you're making me forget ♪

That was beautiful.

Oh, thank you.

You're beautiful.

♪ A piece of art ♪

♪ In front of me ♪

♪ Standing in this gallery ♪

♪ She leaves me breathless ♪

Uh.

♪ A loss of words, no poetry ♪

♪ Just wondering if this masterpiece ♪

♪ Would talk to me ♪

♪ Will she talk to me ♪

Did you just make that up on the spot?

Yeah, that's-that's why it was rough.

It was incredible.

Well, you know, I had good source material.

Well, source material's all relative.

I mean, two people can be looking

at the exact same thing, and one is delighted,

and the other is bored.

I doubt you could make anyone bored.

Okay, well that's not what I mean.

No, I know what you mean.

You know, just last night,

I couldn't believe how beautiful the sunset was,

and no one around me was even looking at it.

Exactly.

Some people are just mundane.

I know, if they would just open their eyes

a little bit, get off their phones, I know that-

Hey.

Should we, should we keep going?

Oh.

Yeah.

Hey, um.

Mind if I join you?

- Sure. - All right, great.

I'm taking my break!

After you. - Oh, thanks.

So, are you a student?

Yes.

Let me guess.

Arts?

Yes.

Specifically, uh.

Let me see your hand.

Hmm.

Definitely not guitar or piano.

It's too soft.

Drying paint.

Well, the paint always gives me away.

Think I would have guessed without the paint.

My next guess was gonna be interpretive dance.

Well, I'm not very graceful.

Oh, I know.

How could you know?

You just met me.

I can tell!

I got a sense for these things.

So how long have you been doing music?

Oh, I've been doing music, uh, my whole life,

but I just really decided to take it seriously.

That's really cool.

I could never do it.

I can't sing.

Everyone can sing.

What are you talking about? - No.

That's too bad.

I was gonna put you on the record,

I was gonna-

Well, maybe I could be the tambourine girl?

Just, we've already seen these.

Oh.

I didn't even realize.

Uh, hey, I-I should probably head, anyway.

Well, it was really nice to meet you, uh-

Will.

Will Johns.

Struggling musician, at your service.

Marianne Dashwood.

Hmm, enchanted.

Uh.

Would you mind? - Oh, of course.

And hey man, uh, I am so sorry to intrude,

but, um, you know, I got distracted by the conversation.

I'm Will.

- Brandon. - Brandon.

Super nice to meet you.

You too.

Well, I'll see you around?

Oh, absolutely.

Um.

Well, should we go?

Yeah.

Hey, thanks again for coming with me to the art show.

You know, it was really nice to have my homework

done by a professional.

Oh, I wasn't doing your homework-

Brandon.

I'm kidding.

But really, thank you.

No problem.

Did he really make up a song about you on the spot?

Yes.

Oh Mare, you know he probably does that

for every girl he meets.

Until now.

We're destined to be together forever.

That's a pretty unstable forever.

He's a musician.

Stability schmability.

His music career seems like it could be legit.

I mean, he has a manager.

Exactly.

Fine.

I give you permission to like him,

but you can't fall in love

until we know more about him.

It's too late.

Hey.

- Give me another one. - Yeah.

So how long have you been working here?

Oh, not long.

I'm a student, and so I-I love books,

and I thought this would be a great place

to earn some extra Christmas cash.

Are you a lit major then?

Oh, no.

Business management.

Oh.

My pops would flip if I majored in something

as impractical as literature.

I majored in lit.

Oh.

I'm-I'm so sorry.

I mean, I-I did not mean to sound so condescending.

No.

I mean, like, there's nothing wrong with literature.

I mean, I love to study books,

even it meant that I would never make any money off of it.

I know that you can make money.

It's-it's- - You're fine.

My mom is a florist.

And my sister is an artist, so compared to them,

English lit is basically a hard science.

So, you're-you're a teacher?

A writer?

No, publishing, if all goes well.

I just finished up an internship

with a really big company,

and I'm waiting to hear if I can get hired on in January.

That's seriously so cool.

I hope you get it, then.

Thanks.

I can take a couple of those.

- Whoa! - Oh my gosh!

I'm so sorry!

I didn't see you.

Um, um, hey!

Uh!

Oh, Brandon!

Thanks.

What were you doing up there?

I was fixing a leak.

It's a mess up there.

Gosh. - Yeah.

I can tell.

Sorry, I am probably a disaster.

Yeah, but you pull it off.

Thanks for being our fix-it guy.

Yeah, no problem.

You know, I actually don't mind.

Oh, that's Will.

I gotta go.

See you, Brandon.

See you.

At this rate, we're sleeping here tonight.

Yeah, with the amount of time he's spending on each book,

it's clearly a matter of life or death.

Light bulb.

I'm listening.

Whoever recommends the book that he buys

doesn't have to clean the bathroom for a week.

You're on.

Okay, let's go.

Hey.

So, if you're looking for something

with a little thriller, you cannot go wrong

with Jonathan Cooper.

But if you wanna add a little joy

to your anxiety-inducing reading,

I really recommend "The Loveliest Day".

It's like a rom-com, plus scary clowns.

I don't really think he's the scary clown guy.

Oh, I didn't realize you two knew each other.

Yeah, yeah.

I mean, we go way back.

Uh, what's your name?

Fitz.

Fitz and I have bonded over stuff-

Oh.

Like this book.

"The Mysteries of the Night".

That's my bad.

I didn't realize things were so serious.

I'll just take this back.

Could I actually get both?

Okay, dude.

I did not peg you to be the spooky clown guy,

but I guess even the closest relationship

can be full of surprises.

I'll check you out.

Let's go.

Good choices.

So, you and Eddie, huh?

What about me and Eddie?

What about me and Eddie?

I barely even know him.

Mm, mm-hmm.

I think the plan is to drive around

and look at Christmas lights,

and then we're heading up the canyon

to watch the meteor shower.

I'm so excited.

Elle?

Sorry.

I just got an offer for the publishing job.

Oh my gosh, that's so great.

Oh, could I borrow some boots?

Mare!

You look so cute, but you're gonna freeze.

Who cares if I'm cold if I look amazing?

Maybe we'll just skip the meteor shower.

And miss a chance to kiss under the shooting stars?

Yeah well, that's not likely to happen

if I look frumpy.

Okay.

Cute, or warm?

Mm, cute.

He can keep you warm.

Good point.

Okay maybe at least bring some tights

to throw on underneath?

Oh, it's Will.

Hey!

I was just getting ready.

Oh.

Yeah, um.

No, I completely understand.

How long?

Okay.

Um.

I'll see you in a week.

Bye.

His manager got him a gig in LA this weekend.

Dang.

I should have known that it was too good to be true.

What do you mean?

He's gonna meet some girl in LA

and forget all about me.

Mare, I doubt that.

You didn't hear his voice.

You know, I think we are overdue for a movie night.

Guys, I'm really not in the mood.

Not in the mood for our cheesy

Christmas movie extravaganza?

That's not supposed to be until next week.

So?

We have everything we need, right Peggy?

Yep.

Betting opens at 6:45,

movie starts at seven.

I'll tell Mom.

Should we invite Brandon?

He was so funny last year.

Fine.

But if he wins everything again,

he's never coming back.

Elle, I really don't think-

Mare, we need you to make your Christmas crunch.

Fine.

Oh.

As usual, there's a $10 buy-in.

Payment is accepted in cash, chocolate, and cheese.

The movie is "A Kiss-mas Carol".

A discouraged Broadway hopeful, Janie,

comes home for Christmas and gets roped into directing

her community's play, "A Christmas Carol".

A real estate broker, Derek, threatens to shut it down.

Can Janie change the heart of this modern day Scrooge,

and save the show?

First category, timestamp of the first kiss!

Hey, hey!

One at a time, please.

- 15:29. - 24:24.

- 72:16. - Uh, 52:13.

Okay, next category.

Will we see Derek shirtless?

Yes.

I wouldn't mind seeing that.

Mom, no.

I can't see it working into the plot.

Don't ever underestimate the machinations

of a romance writer.

Yes.

Yes, but I think it will be a wet shirt,

not fully shirtless.

Mm.

Mr. Darcy.

- Mm. - Mm.

What?

"Pride and Prejudice"?

The six hour version?

Yeah, Mr. Darcy emerges from the lake,

his wet shirt clinging gloriously to his chest.

Back to the topic at hand.

How will it end?

- Marriage. - Kiss.

Proposal.

And now, I present-

Oh, actually one more category.

How many times will Peggy cry?

Okay.

Okay.

Two tear-ups, and one full cry.

I think one, but it'll be big.

Um, this movie looks stupid!

There is no- - Based on last year,

I'm gonna say two.

You're uninvited next year.

Now I present-

♪ A Kiss-mas Carol ♪

They say Christmas is a time for miracles,

for believing in the impossible.

♪ I don't need new shiny jewels ♪

♪ Only one thing on my wish list ♪

♪ Baby, it is you ♪ - They're not real.

- Oh! - Come on!

♪ I don't want a little puppy ♪

♪ I don't need no fancy car ♪

♪ Promise me one small thing ♪

♪ You'll be my Christmas star ♪

So good.

Oh, Peg.

Well, I didn't do as good as last year.

But hey, I did predict Peggy's tears.

- Mm. - Hey.

And the timing of the first kiss, again.

You have a knack for timing kisses.

Your dates must really appreciate that.

I'm just disappointed he didn't take his shirt off.

I'm not.

I got seven bucks.

Well hey, this was fun.

Seriously, thank you.

And thank you for the cheese and chocolates.

You're not invited next year.

Peggy!

- Bye, Brandon! - Bye!

- Peggy! - What was that?

Dead.

Dead to me.

Hey, Mare didn't forget me after all.

Do you need a ride?

Uh, no.

No, she's on her way.

You know, it was fine not having a car

when I lived at my old place,

but now that I'm back home, it kinda sucks.

Well how long are you home for?

Um.

Wait, did you get that job?

I did.

Congratulations.

Uh, I'm not taking it, though.

Wait, how come?

I thought you said that was the perfect job for you.

Yeah, it-it is.

But my dad passed away a little while ago.

Oh no.

I'm so sorry.

How are you doing?

I'm doing okay now.

But my family needs me.

That's Mare.

Right.

Elle?

You know I've never been really good

at showing up for people.

When it comes to family, you just show up.

And you showing up for your family,

I think that's really brave.

Thanks.

All right, big reveal.

You didn't burn them!

That is not my fault.

I was distracted last time.

Stop being so fun to distract.

- Oh hey, Elle. - Hey!

- Hey, got the gift bags. - Good to see you.

Oh good, we were just finishing up.

Yup.

I'm gonna head out.

That okay?

- Yeah. - All right, yeah.

Hey, those are not for you.

Why?

We made 'em!

Bye. - Bye.

Eddie?

Who's Eddie?

Oh, he's just the guy from the bookstore that's,

he probably just needs me to cover his shift.

"Hey, sorry for putting you on the spot

with your dad earlier.

Thanks for being so open with me.

Let me know if you ever need anything."

Well actually, I could use a date

for this Friday night- - Mare, Mare, Mare!

- And forever- - Mare!

If it goes well!

Spill!

There's nothing to tell.

We work together.

"Let me know if you ever need anything."

He's interested.

You can't tell that from a text.

Yes I can.

Why haven't you told me about him before?

Is he ugly?

No.

He's not, it doesn't matter.

Oh, so he's cute?

And he's a good listener.

What makes you say that?

You never tell anyone about Dad.

Stop inventing an Eddie.

Give me your phone.

I am getting you a date.

I'll get my own dates, thanks.

You have one week before I intervene!

Hey, wait.

Are you sure this is a good idea?

Look, I gave Elle a week to get a date with this guy,

and it's been eight days.

I'm sorry, but my hands are tied.

I just really don't wanna intrude, you know?

It's okay.

We'll be discrete.

Come on! - Okay.

Hi.

Can I help you guys find something?

You sure can!

Um?

Eddie.

Eddie.

I'm looking for a book on how to get a date.

I think we do have something

in the relationship section.

Follow me.

I thought you said you'd be, like, subtle.

It's fine.

Perfect.

Uh, this is the place.

We have one called, uh, "Get the Guy".

Oh, it's-

Is this for you?

We have, um, "What Woman Want",

or "Get the Guy", dependent on your preference.

Not-not for me.

Oh, what advice do you have

about how a girl could get a date with a guy?

Oh, I-I just work here.

I don't write the books.

Oh please!

You seem like you would have

lots of girls interested in you.

I mean, I do date.

- Eddie. - But I'm not-

I see you met my sister.

Oh.

Uh, you'll have to excuse us.

I need some help up front.

Oh, but I could help you-

Actually, you know what?

We need to get going.

It was so nice to meet you, Eddie.

Seriously.

Yeah, I hope we see you again real soon, Eddie!

You.

- Merry Christmas! - You too!

Finally.

Hey, only 25 minutes late.

Not too shabby, huh?

Do you have any fun Christmas Eve traditions?

Well, my family and I usually have

a big old family dinner.

But tonight I just, I'm just packing,

and have an early six a.m. flight tomorrow.

No, that's a terrible way to spend Christmas Eve.

I know.

It is what it is though.

Isn't your family here?

No.

We're all heading over to my sister's in Texas.

Ah, but I just couldn't get a flight out today.

You-you should come have dinner with us.

Oh no.

I'm fine.

I would not want to intrude on your family, no-

Are you kidding?

My mom would be thrilled.

She loves feeding starving bachelors.

I think one day, she thinks she's gonna sway

one of them into marrying one of us.

Not-not that you're obligated

to marry into the family if you come to dinner.

I'm gonna overlook that you think of me

as a scrawny, starving bachelor.

And I'll be there.

Okay, great.

I'll-I'll text you the address.

Um.

Oh, and we do a little gift exchange.

It's just something cheap.

It's not a big deal.

Okay.

I can do that.

Okay.

See you tonight. - See you.

Guys, look.

Will's playing Santa for his nieces.

He's so cute!

He makes a terrible Santa.

Well, I wouldn't date him

if he actually looked like Santa.

I would.

Ooh, that's probably Eddie!

Oh.

No, no, no, Peggy please!

Peggy!

Hi, Eddie!

- Um, Mom, help. - My name is Peggy!

All right, one sec.

You look just like I imagined.

- Oh, it's stuck. - Stuck!

- Oh, your hair! - I'm stuck!

Um.

Hi.

Hi.

You look nice.

Thanks.

Oh, hi.

Uh, good to see you again, Eddie.

Mom, this is Eddie.

- Kay. - Hi.

I'm so glad you came!

Yeah, well Elle said that I needed some fattening up,

so I'm here to eat.

Happy to assist!

Uh, Brandon's on his way, so.

Ready?

On the count of three.

One, two, three!

- Oh? - What is that?

Oh!

- Guess whose? - Really good.

- "Really Good Kisses". - "Really Good Kisses".

Thank you.

It looks good. - It's a good read.

Yeah?

- Peggy. - What?

Peggy, he's a guest.

I only put the cheese in the exchange

so I can receive it.

- Uh, sleeping! - Sleeping!

- Bed! - A nap?

- Bed! - Bed.

Yes!

- Yeah! - What?

Okay, game time.

Game time, folks.

Focus up, focus up!

I'm gonna try to win this game!

- Mistletoe! - Mistletoe!

Kissing under the mistletoe!

- Peggy! - I just said, I can't-

Oh, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus!"

You know you can come in and exchange the book, right?

Oh, no way man.

Are you kidding?

I'm gonna start the new year

having been tutored in romance by Nicole Stanworth, so.

[laughing] Okay.

Hey, you should come to my New Year's Eve party.

- Yeah, come. - Oh.

Yeah, seriously.

I'll text you the info.

Sounds great.

I'll be there. - Cool.

Uh, thank you so much for inviting me.

This was lovely.

I'm glad you could make it.

- Dinner was incredible. - Thank you!

For real, Kay.

If you ever get tired of flowers,

you should go into catering.

Oh, you're so nice.

All right guys, merry Christmas!

- Merry Christmas! - Merry Christmas!

- Have a good night. - Don't slip on the ice!

I can't afford a lawsuit.

- See you next time! - See you!

Bye!

Elle?

You're a lifesaver.

It's no problem.

I needed a break from Nicole Stanworth's book, anyways.

Ooh, how is it?

You know, sappy and predictable.

Yeah, I don't know why she always feels the need

to kill off her main characters.

Wait, someone dies?

Is it Todd?

- What? - No wait, don't tell me.

Oh, I hope it's not Todd.

No comment?

All right, well you are all set.

Thank you so much.

I don't know what I would do without you.

Well, you'd probably be stranded a lot.

Fair enough.

Thanks again.

Yeah.

Hey.

Uh-huh?

Can I, um, can I take you to lunch?

Oh, shoot.

I have to pick up Will from the airport.

Oh, no worries.

Um, you're still coming to my New Year's Eve party, right?

Of course.

Uh.

Is it okay if I bring Will?

Oh.

Uh, yeah.

Sure. - Great.

I'm so excited.

I'll see you then.

Can't wait.

- Yeah. - I'm really glad you made it.

Oh, thank you so much for inviting me.

Yeah, of course.

- And I'm hoping to- - It's gonna be a fun-

Talk to Monique about those radical-

Yeah, she's around.

- Hey! - Hey, Mare.

Hey, have you met Dr. Martinez?

She's teaching your, uh, Renaissance class.

Mare.

It's nice to meet you.

Brandon has told me all about how great your paintings are.

Oh, thank you.

I'm really looking forward to your class.

I've heard that it's hard but worth it.

It's nice to know what the students

are saying about it.

I'll try to live up to expectations.

Uh, I'm gonna grab a drink.

- Yeah, of course. - I'll see you in class.

Hey, thanks for talking me up.

Well, I was telling the truth, you know.

Your paintings are really good.

Oh, you're too nice.

I am really looking forward to her class, though.

Oh yeah, no.

She's great.

Seriously.

Oh my gosh.

You have a crush on Dr. Martinez?

No.

She's a coworker.

You should totally date her.

- Hey, Mare. - Hi!

It's good to see you. - You too.

Hey!

I am so sorry I'm late.

No worries, man.

Traffic was terrible.

- Will! - There she is!

- I'm so glad you made it. - Of course.

There's no one else I wanna spend New Year's Eve with.

Hey, your house is incredible.

Did you do all this yourself?

Yeah, most of it.

I mean, it's still a work in progress, but-

Oh, you should give us a tour.

I haven't seen it since you finished renovating.

Yeah, I mean, if you guys want.

I mean, it's really not a big deal.

No, please.

Lead the way.

Okay.

Yeah, let's do it.

Um, so first stop.

We have a lovely kitchen in here.

This is my favorite spot in the house.

This is incredible.

You know you can come by anytime.

I mean, it's even better in the summer.

It's beautiful.

I can look at a view like this for hours, man.

Yeah.

Well I'm gonna head back in.

Okay, well we'll see you soon.

Okay.

♪ Oh, lover ♪

♪ Oh, lover ♪

Oh, you guys hurry!

We have, like, 15 seconds!

Hurry!

Get ready, get ready!

10-

Nine!

Eight!

Seven!

Six!

Five!

Four!

Three!

Two!

One!

Happy New Year!

All right, you're all set.

- Thank you guys. - Have a great day.

My nephew is going to love these.

- Okay. - Thank you for coming!

- Yeah, thanks. - See you again.

That's two for me.

Uh, I don't know what you're talking about.

I told him to get "A Man and His Dog"-

- You haven't- - So I get the point.

Even read the book.

You told me it was good,

and I trust you, kind of.

Okay, well then it was my recommendation

that made the sale. - Uh, no way do you

get the credit for that.

That's cheating. - No!

Hey.

Give me this.

One point each, then?

Fine.

Oh, um.

Oh!

You're fine!

No, you're good.

How was work?

Yeah, how's Eddie?

Uh, he's-he's good.

Uh, we actually have this sales competition going on.

- That's so fun. - That is so fun.

Anyway, I'm gonna head to bed.

Sweet dreams!

He's perfect.

Can you believe him?

I've always wanted to marry a musician.

Whoa, you are not talking about marriage.

Okay.

Well, not in those exact words.

It's just, we're basically exactly who

the other person always wanted to be with.

Okay.

But you should maybe date for a couple months

before you start coming up with baby names.

Well.

Oh my gosh, Mare.

Don't worry.

We're saving Reginald and Fitzgerald for you and Eddie.

Ha, ha.

I must be reading him wrong.

I know he likes you.

Just give him some time.

I'll plan a double wedding for the fall.

Ow!

Gosh.

I don't know how she forgets to pick me up

when we've shared a car for this long.

It's honestly impressive at this point.

Here we are.

Thanks for driving me.

Yeah.

Are you working Monday?

Um, actually, I-I wanted to talk to you about that.

Oh, do you need me to cover you?

No, no.

No, not exactly.

Um.

I'm moving to Michigan.

When?

Monday.

Wow, that's sudden.

Yeah.

I got a, uh, a really good last minute internship.

And what are you doing about school?

They're gonna let me defer until fall.

Fall?

That's a long internship.

Yeah.

I feel really bad,

leaving so suddenly.

I ...

I hate to abandon you at the bookstore.

It's fine.

I'm sure we can find some trendy teenager

who wants to work there.

- That sounds terrible. - Yeah.

But on the bright side, they'll probably clog

the receipt machine less than you do.

You know that's not that hard.

Well, uh.

Thanks.

Elle.

I should probably go too.

Okay.

Um.

I'll see you in the fall.

See you.

Hey!

Hey.

Where's Mare?

Um, uh, Eddie drove me.

And?

He's taking an internship in Michigan.

Oh, honey.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

You know, you can talk to me about it

if you want to.

Yeah.

I know.

This place is so cute!

Thank you.

I made it myself.

Seriously, it is darling.

Hi.

I'm Lucy Steele. - Hi.

Are you on social media?

I would love to share with my followers.

That would be great.

Here is all the information.

No way.

You guys are hiring?

This would be the cutest job!

Are you looking?

I could be.

Oh.

Here.

Fill this out. - Thank you!

I think I could do this professionally.

- Are you sure about that? - Absolutely.

It's on fire.

Okay.

- Okay, perfect? - Uh, sure.

Why not? - Perfect.

- Yeah, perfect. - Okay, okay.

- Ooh. - Mm-hmm.

All right.

Ready?

Cheers.

That's very good.

That's very good.

Man, I never would have thought

of putting roasted marshmallows in hot chocolate.

I find that combining two really great things

is usually a great idea.

Mm, like us.

So you're saying that I'm really great?

And that we're a good idea?

Agreed.

Can't believe we've only known each other two months.

I feel the same.

I don't think I've ever been this happy.

Yeah.

Oh.

I never want this to end.

Why would it?

I don't know, it's,

you know, it's hard.

Not everybody wants to be with a guy

who'll probably never settle in one place.

That doesn't matter to me if I love him.

Do you love him?

Yes?

I love you, Mare.

Mare, what's wrong?

Nothing!

Nothing is wrong.

Will just texted me.

He wants to talk.

I think he's gonna propose tonight!

I had a feeling you two would seal the deal early on!

Same way it was with your dad and me.

That's really early, Mare.

Do you think he's gonna do it at the gallery

where we first met?

Ooh, what are you gonna wear?

I bet you he's gonna play you a song.

I just know it.

Aw, that's so cute!

I wonder if he's proposed yet.

Mom, we're not even sure that's what's happening.

Of course it is.

They're perfect for each other.

Ooh.

Hey.

Give them their privacy, Peggy.

Boring.

What do you think the ring's gonna look like?

Solitaire, white band.

What is taking her so long?

Mare?

Will.

What happened?

I had to break things off with her.

You told her you loved her.

I do love her!

I've never met anyone like Mare, but,

but I have a chance to go to LA.

This could make my career.

Hey.

You know she deserves more than this.

More than a boyfriend with a rundown apartment

who lives paycheck to paycheck

and can't keep his own life together.

Tell her I'm sorry.

How is she?

She won't open the door.

What did he say?

He said he still loves her,

but he had to break up with her

because he has to go to LA.

Poor Mare.

Mare?

Can you please let us in?

We're worried about you.

I just need to be alone!

Okay.

Well, we'll be here if you need us.

You guys head to bed.

I'll lock up.

Mare?

Mare, please open the door.

Mare?

Mare, we just wanna see how you're doing.

Can you let us in, please?

Honey.

Hey.

You don't need to talk.

I just need to know that you're okay.

How can I ever be okay without Will?

I know, honey.

You feel like you're never gonna care

about anything or anyone again,

but I promise you-

But I don't want to.

Maybe he will get to LA,

realize he can't live without you, and come back.

Peggy.

From what he said to Elle,

it sounds like he really cares about you.

Give him his space and it'll all work out.

Really?

Mom, don't get her hopes up.

You could finish up your degree early,

and be in Los Angeles with him in less than a year.

I don't think she should plan her whole life

around the hope that they get back together.

What's wrong with her making a plan?

Worst case scenario, she finishes school early.

Best case scenario, my sister marries a rockstar.

Win win.

Jess?

Hello?

Welcome to 3 Goats Gruff.

How can I help you?

You got the job.

Lucy, right?

Right.

You're the other employee!

Esther!

Elle.

- Ellie. - Elle.

Will you take a picture of me?

I'm actually doing socials for the store now.

Get one by the register.

Wait!

By the chunky books.

Where-where are those?

Over there.

This is actually perfect!

Right here.

Do you mind getting that?

I really wanna get this posted.

- Oh. - Thanks.

Sure.

Hi.

How can I help you?

Hello, I was wondering if you had any of the-

Wow.

I see you're feeling better.

Yeah.

I just figured out that if I amp up my online sales

and take a few extra courses this semester,

then I can travel with Will.

And he's on board with this?

We've been texting.

He still loves me.

So you've told him your plans?

Well, well not yet.

I really want him to focus on his work.

Mare-

You worry too much, Elle.

It really feels like he never even left.

When was the last time you heard from Eddie?

I don't know, it's been a while.

Last time he finished a book?

[scoffs] Way to spark the romance.

Maybe it isn't all about romance.

Mare, did you ever think that maybe you would

be happier if you didn't revolve your entire life

around whoever you're into at the moment?

And end up like you?

You never do anything for yourself, Elle.

I mean, what even happened with that publishing job

that you were so excited about?

I turned it down.

That's exactly my point.

I'm sorry, was it too impractical for you?

No, you just-

I don't need you to baby me!

I'm not babying you!

I just ...

You know what?

Never mind.

Happy Valentine's Day, Ellie.

Elle.

I thought these would add a festive touch today.

They're nice.

My boyfriend gets me the sweetest bouquets.

I'm obsessed.

Oh.

Here.

Thank you.

Do you mind if I just set these over here?

Sure.

Oh.

Your boyfriend's name is Eddie?

Yep.

That's the same name as a guy who used to work here.

It's not a super common name anymore.

Weird.

Two guys named Eddie both connected to this bookstore?

Yeah, that is weird.

Okay, I have to tell you, but I probably shouldn't.

Oh, then-

Eddie's my boyfriend.

Yeah, I gathered that from the card.

No, the one who worked here.

Eddie Ferris?

The one and only!

He never mentioned he had a girlfriend.

Well, it's complicated.

Our dads went to Princeton together,

and our families have known each other forever,

so everyone just kind of expects us to end up together.

Wow.

I know.

And I'm not supposed to tell anyone,

because Eddie's dad is pulling all these strings

to get him an internship with my dad's company,

and we don't want any of the nepotism drama.

You won't tell anyone, will you?

I don't know who I would tell.

Thanks.

Will you take a pic of me with my flowers?

Yeah.

Mare, would you do something?

I just need to finish sending this text.

Oh, and it can't wait two seconds?

I'm sorry you're bitter you don't have a Valentine's Day.

Um, I did have a Valentine's Day.

It was very success, ooh, food.

I'm starving.

Tangerine chicken? - Yeah.

Mom, did you get all your orders out?

Brandon, bless him, is delivering the last one.

Well, we'll finish these tomorrow.

You need to eat.

Will?

Maybe.

What'd he get you for Valentine's Day?

Oh, just his undying love.

Lame.

Okay, well he's really busy.

And besides, it's not even like we're actually dating,

so we decided not to do presents this year.

Peggy, how was your Valentine's Day?

Fiscally excellent, romantically poor.

Hmm.

Peyton and Reese got me flowers and candy,

but Micah didn't even notice me.

Knock knock.

- Oh hey, Brandon! - Oh hey!

Hey.

Oh I'm sorry, I didn't mean to intrude

on your Valentine's Day plans.

Galentine's Day.

- Oh. - Peggy.

Well then I really am intruding.

No, stay.

The least we could do is feed you

since you won't let me pay you for deliveries.

Come on, sit.

That is, unless you have a secret tryst

with Dr. Martinez?

Only tryst I have is with this chicken.

Wait.

Happy Galentine's Day.

Oh, happy Galentine's Day.

Happy Galentine's Day.

Working a real job is so hard.

It's so stressful, right?

Anyway, Eddie is killing his internship.

Everyone adores him, of course.

I can't wait to make it official.

It'll be perfect.

Like him.

One sec.

Can I help you?

I'm sure you can.

- Would you like a tour? - Oh yes, please.

Here you go.

Wow, okay.

- So many pages. - Yeah.

Read a lot, huh?

- I do. - Hmm, okay.

Sorta.

Lucy, can I get some help?

Sure.

What do you need?

Can you help me put these books away?

You gave him your number?

No, I'm just DMing him.

What about Eddie?

What do you mean?

You don't think he would care

if you're flirting with anyone guy?

It's customer service.

Thank you for your help!

Anytime!

Can you please turn the lamp off?

Almost done.

That's what you said an hour ago.

I just need to sell three more paintings

so I can go visit Will.

I'll be right with you!

Do you have any books

that can satisfy my scary clown obsession?

Oh, we actually do.

There's one called-

Eddie.

Hey.

What are you doing here?

Family reunion.

Uh.

How's the internship?

Boring.

You don't really wanna hear about it.

More importantly.

Wow.

You've only sold 42 books since I've been gone.

It's a miracle this place is still standing.

Well, I stopped keeping track a little while ago.

Figured you were dead, or something.

Yeah well, I'm not the best at

long distance communicating.

Eddie?

I saw your car!

I knew it was you!

How did you know that I worked here?

I was gonna surprise you when you got back.

I-I probably mentioned it.

Ellie, you little sneak.

Trying to get him back here

'cause I keep chatting your ear off

about him every day?

You got me.

She'll most certainly be glad to have you back.

Um, Lucy, do you mind finishing up these books?

I'm gonna head out.

Um, actually, I don't know if I remember how-

Eddie will show you.

Is that a new shirt?

- Really like these red ones. - Oh, they're beautiful.

We should get more next year.

Yeah.

How many arrangements do we have?

Oh, only a couple more.

Elle!

I just saw Eddie.

You didn't tell me-

He waws gonna be in town.

I knew he'd come back for you!

- He's- - Oh, that's so romantic!

But he's not-

Looks like he's finally becoming spontaneous.

He's not here to see me!

Oh!

Hi, Eddie!

Hi.

Is-is Elle around?

Oh my gosh!

Hi.

Hey.

Hi.

Elle.

I, about Lucy.

I need to apologize.

No, there's-there's nothing to apologize for.

No, no.

There-there is.

I shouldn't have gotten so close with you.

And I honestly don't know why

I didn't tell you about Lucy.

See, our families are so close,

and there's all of this pressure,

and-and I know that's not a valid excuse

for anything that's-

You don't owe me an explanation.

Lucy's great.

She's really fun.

I'm so sorry.

I hope I didn't- - No, no.

No.

We're good.

Anyways, it-it looks like Lucy's dad might hire me on.

That's great.

That'll be, that'll be really good for you guys.

Which means I-I probably won't be moving back here.

But I'll see you around.

Yeah.

Bye.

So?

He got a job in Michigan and he's not coming back.

So hopefully that clears up the Eddie and Elle situation.

Single Sister Summer is gonna be so fun.

Elle!

♪ I get this feeling ♪

♪ Like a bag of bricks ♪

♪ Try again tomorrow ♪

What kind of wedding dress would you want?

Like, your dream wedding dress?

Personally, I don't care what style it is-

♪ I can never fix ♪

♪ So in my sorrows ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ Won't you pick it up a little bit faster ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ You know concrete dries ♪ - All right.

You are good to go. ♪ Better than plaster ♪

♪ Hey ♪ - Thank you.

You're so welcome. ♪ Won't you ♪

Seriously, anytime. ♪ Pick it up a little ♪

- I-I owe you dinner. - I would love that.

I won't say no. - Okay.

♪ There's the book ♪

♪ There's the book ♪

♪ There's the book ♪

♪ I wake up at 7:45 ♪

Hey, what time do we need to leave?

Three.

Oh, I'm so excited!

I'm so glad you get to go.

Is Will picking you up at the airport?

No, I'm getting a car.

I'm not even gonna see him until after the show.

But I have a backstage pass.

Uh, Mare Dashwood?

Yup.

- You were incredible! - Hey!

Do you think they liked it?

They loved you!

Are you kidding?

Look at you! - Oh-

You're out here living your dream!

I know, it's kinda crazy!

Hey Will, we have some people out here

that are waiting for you

if you wanna come chat with them.

- Oh, go. - Okay, I'll be back.

I'll be fine.

Hey.

Hey. - Hey.

- How are you? - I'm good.

Hey, I am so sorry.

But these producers, they wanna take me out for some drinks.

Yeah.

That's so great. - Right?

- You should go. - Okay.

- It'll be good. - All right.

It's good for you.

Yeah.

Are you sure?

I know you wanted to spend time

while we were out here.

I'll be fine.

You should go. - Okay.

Thank you.

You're the best.

I would say that I would miss you guys,

and of course I will,

but if I'm being honest,

I'm gonna be way too busy planning my wedding

to even think about my cute little bookstore girlies!

I'm sure you'll be very busy.

Oh, I know.

I've been dreaming about getting married

since I was like six!

The number of wedding vision boards I have

would shock you.

Would it?

And it's crazy how everything is just coming together.

I mean, Eddie's literally pursuing

the same line of work as my dad,

and I'm so excited for the proposal!

Eddie's gonna do something elaborate.

I just know it.

Watch my feed for pictures!

We will.

Well.

I guess I'm off.

Bye, Ellie!

Boop.

I'll send you an announcement.

Hey, Dad.

Sorry it's been a while.

Um.

I got offered that publishing job I told you about.

I'm actually not taking it, though.

Um.

Mare thinks I should, and,

you know, maybe she's right, but,

it's not that simple.

She needs me here.

She's actually chasing a boy

who's probably gonna break her heart.

And Peggy and Mom,

well, they're doing their best,

but they-they miss you.

There's this situation at work,

and [laughs] it's dumb,

and I wish I didn't care about it, but-

But I do.

Anyway.

I miss you.

I don't know how you did it all.

Hey, is, uh, Lucy around?

Oh, she doesn't work here anymore.

Dang, she didn't mention that.

Can I help you find anything else?

Maybe her address?

I'm kidding.

I'm not a stalker.

Oh, your last name's Ferris.

Do you know Eddie Ferris?

Yeah.

He's my cousin.

Wow.

Lucy, uh.

We miss having him here.

He was a great employee.

He used to work here?

Of course he did.

He's such a nerd.

Plymouth, Wisconsin!

Here I come!

You are the only person I know

that would choose their college based on cheese.

I have my priorities.

Cheese capital of the world's not gonna know

what hit 'em.

Keep an eye on Mare for me.

I'm worried about her.

I will.

All right.

- Love you. - Love you.

Hey.

Still nothing from Will?

No.

I'm sure he's just busy.

He's never been a good texter.

Yeah, but it's been longer than usual.

Do you wanna get some lunch?

I guess.

Will?

Uh, Mare.

Mare.

What are you doing here?

I thought that you were still in LA?

Hey, I don't really have time to talk-

Hey, babe.

Uh, did you want that muffin, or?

Uh, you remember Sophia?

Sophia Gray.

Hi, I'm Elle.

I'm Mare's sister. - Oh.

Nice to meet you.

Both.

Mare, I think I saw you, um,

at the backstage, but I never,

I never got a chance to talk to you.

What are you guys doing in town?

Oh, we had a-

- We had a layover. - We had a layover.

A layover?

To visit my dad for Will's new record label.

Oh, congrats.

Thanks.

You know, I, can't take all the credit.

All I did was introduce you.

I-I gotta go.

Um.

Um, I'll be right back.

Mare!

Mare!

- Don't. - Mare!

Please, I want to talk to her.

And tell her what?

That you love her, but you're ditching her

for your career? - I don't-

Just go!

Mare!

Tell her I'm sorry!

Mare!

Mare!

No!

Hey.

Any-any updates?

Um, she's still unconscious.

But she has some good brain activity.

The doctors say we won't really know

the full extent of the damage until she wakes up.

So now we just wait.

Do you need any rest?

I can stay with Mare.

No.

No, I need-I need to be here.

Right.

Um.

What about your mom and Peggy?

When do they get back?

They're catching the first flight they can,

but I don't-I don't know when that will be.

I'll-I'll pick 'em up.

Elle!

- Um- - Elle!

Elle, I need to see her. - Hey, hey, hey.

- We need to talk. - Hey.

No.

Hey, I just wanna make sure-

- Will, no. - She's okay, please.

You need to go.

- Elle, please. - Will!

She's alive.

You need to leave.

Now, Will.

Thank you.

No problem.

My pleasure.

Really.

Well, I should get back to Mare.

Right.

Don't forget this.

Hey.

She's gonna be okay.

She's strong.

She's strong.

I need you to stay, Mare.

Please.

Please stay.

Mare.

Is she gonna be all right?

I'm-I'm sure she's okay.

You guys go on in, and I'll be out here if you ...

Hey.

She's okay.

Thank goodness.

Thank you for picking them up.

Of course, yeah.

Do you need anything else?

No.

No, we're good.

Seriously, please, let me know, okay?

I'm right here if you need me.

I know.

I emailed my professors, but we'll see.

Hey, Mom.

Hey.

Mwah.

I'll be back tonight with dinner.

Okay.

Hi!

I'm Peggy.

This is Elle.

We're your sisters.

You got a pretty good bonk on the head,

but the nice doctors are taking very good care of you.

Peggy.

That joke stopped being funny three days ago.

You can never be too careful.

I'm gonna go get snacks.

Don't forget me while I'm gone.

You okay?

Why am I like this?

Why did I let Will have so much power over me

that I couldn't even think straight

when I saw him with ...

Ever since I met him,

all of my happiness has hinged on him.

And I know, I know that it's unhealthy.

But I-I don't know how to stop it.

It just, just feels like who I am.

Mare.

Your passion for life

is one of my favorite things about you.

You feel big.

But that can be good and bad.

So I'm just stuck like this?

Well, I don't know that it's something

that you can, or even should, cure.

But if it's feeling overwhelming,

maybe you could get some help.

Meet with a therapist.

Yeah.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Think we might blow away with this wind.

I know, for real.

I mean, we are headed into fall break.

It makes sense.

Yeah, I am excited for that.

I need the break.

- Yeah. - Hey, Mare!

Hey.

How are you doing getting caught up?

Good.

Thanks again for letting me make up

those missed assignments.

It's been a rough month.

Don't thank me.

Thank Brandon.

He's the one who convinced me

to extend your deadlines.

Hey, so pick you up at seven?

- Yeah. - Okay.

- I'll be ready. - Cool.

- See you, Mare. - Thanks.

Hey, can I take that for you?

Thank you.

Yeah.

I've been wanting to talk to you, actually, so.

Oh, somehow I feel like I'm in trouble.

Oh no.

Nothing like that, I just,

you know, I wanted to check in on you.

I've been worried about you.

Yeah, you and everyone else.

Well, physically, I'm just about healed up.

And it's taken an entire month,

but I'm finally caught up in my classes.

And emotionally?

I'm sorry.

You don't have to answer that.

Um.

Honestly?

It's been slow.

I mean, I can't just turn off my emotions,

and-and I'm worried

that I don't know how to be in a relationship

without completely losing myself.

Well yeah, I mean, that's-that's really scary.

It is.

But the therapy's been helping.

They have me using a planner,

which, I know, is comical.

But taking control of the things that I can,

it helps me to feel less out of control

with my emotions.

Starting to feel a lot more grounded.

I'm so glad you're getting help.

Thanks for asking me.

It's good for me to talk about it.

Yeah, of course, you know.

You know that I'm here anytime.

Yeah.

Ooh, a fancy envelope.

Looks like the Christmas cards are rolling in.

Oh wait.

It's just a Save the Date.

Lucy Steele and Eddie Ferris?

Did you know about this?

Yeah.

And you didn't tell us?

I-I promised Lucy I wouldn't.

You could have told me at least.

I don't, I don't really wanna talk about this.

You never wanna talk about it.

You can't ignore your emotions!

You tell me that I need to deal

with what I'm feeling, and you can't even acknowledge

that you feel anything!

Is that what you think?

That I don't feel anything?

That I haven't felt the weight of the world

on my shoulders since Dad died?

The guilt of being gone,

and knowing that mom needed support,

and-and you and Peggy were hurting.

Dad-Dad was the only person

who could keep a lid on his emotions

and make sure that you guys are okay,

and-and he's gone.

And I can't carry it all alone.

I had no idea.

Yeah, I know.

I didn't mean to put all that on you.

I am so sorry.

No, it's fine.

I'm-I'm fine. - No.

It's not.

It is not fine.

I can do better.

You don't have to carry my stuff.

But I need you to do better, too.

You have to be honest when I ask you

how you're feeling.

Okay?

Okay.

Okay.

- Look how cute I am. - Aw.

What do you guys think of this?

Why'd you put that there?

That goes on the bookshelf.

Thought I'd try something new.

[laughing] It doesn't look very good.

- Oh. - What is it?

Just Lucy being Lucy.

Oh, that is a choice.

Why is she sending you her wedding decorations?

I don't know.

I think she's just being mean.

I'm gonna tell her to stop.

No, no, no, no!

Don't do that.

I'd feel bad, and she might tell Eddie.

What's the difference?

He's marrying Lucy.

I know, I just don't want him to think that I'm bitter.

I know it's stupid, but I'm allowed

to be irrational sometimes.

And you're wasting it on this?

Has Mare taught you nothing

about her irresponsible ways?

Hey.

I am no longer irresponsible.

I have a planner and a budgeting app.

And I have a tiara, so now I'm a princess.

- You! - Oh!

But for real, Elle.

You need to burn the Lucy bridge.

Oh, I will after the wedding.

Uh Mare, can I use the car tomorrow?

I need to do some shopping.

Yeah, sure.

I just have therapy at two,

but I could ask Brandon if he can take me.

You two sure are spending a lot of time together.

Yeah, he's been helping me get caught up

in my classes.

Mare, do you like Brandon?

What?

No.

Wait.

Do I?

I think I do.

I thought you said he was boring.

Okay, well, maybe I could use a little boring.

Besides, it doesn't even matter,

because I'm pretty sure he's dating Dr. Martinez.

I wouldn't give up so easily.

Mom, Dr. Martinez is stunning.

I should know, I'm the one who told him to ask her out.

I can't compete with somebody

who's beautiful and responsible.

Uh, you've been competing with me your whole life.

Hey.

It's true!

You are getting closer to my level.

I mean, you haven't run out of gas for like a month.

I'll be sure to tell him that.

That'll win him over for sure.

Oh, it might.

If you also had a Christmas sweater

as amazing as mine.

Oh!

Fine!

Hi, welcome in.

What can I get for ya?

Um, I have a pickup order for Elle Dashwood.

Great, let me go grab it for you.

Thank you.

Elle?

Eddie.

Oh my gosh, it's,

it's so good to see you.

Uh, what are you doing in town?

Oh, I'm actually picking up a cake.

My friend is getting married.

Oh.

Guess that's the thing to do.

It is?

Well, your friend's getting married,

you're getting married.

Oh.

Yeah, right.

I mean, June is still a ways out,

so it doesn't,

doesn't feel real yet, so.

Yeah, it-it'll be here before you know it.

Yeah.

Yeah, I guess it will.

Um, how's the big job?

Honestly, I really miss working at the bookstore.

It's really nice to work with people

you actually like.

Not that I don't like my coworkers, it's just,

it's not the same.

Yeah.

We miss you, too.

Here you go.

Thanks for coming in.

Come back again soon.

Thank you.

Um.

I better go.

It was good to see you.

Really.

You too.

I, it was fine.

Not good enough.

What?

Elle, you promised you would talk to me.

Yeah.

I don't even know what I'm feeling.

It was so good to see him.

I still, I still really like him, but,

but he's marrying Lucy.

And that just feels wrong.

It is wrong.

She doesn't belong with him.

Healing out loud is more painful.

I know.

How is this better than just suppressing my emotions?

Because.

You're not alone.

I love you.

I love you, too.

You gotta be kidding me.

What?

After the Bridezilla that she's been,

she didn't even go through with the wedding plans.

Are you serious?

Who does that?

Who does what?

Eddie and Lucy eloped.

I'm sorry, Elle.

No, it's,

it's not like I didn't know it was coming.

It's just sudden.

But ultimately, this is probably better.

Now it's settled, and now I can just let it go.

Well, if you need to talk trash on her, I'm ready.

Okay, thanks.

Should we egg her house?

- Yes, tonight. - Okay.

- Hey, Elle. - Hey.

Sorry, I'm in a bit of a hurry today.

I, uh- - Well you look fancy.

Where you headed?

- I got a faculty party. - Oh.

For fun or work?

Mostly fun.

But you know, I mean these work things

are always a little iffy.

Yeah.

Um.

Can I help you find something?

Yeah, I need something for a gift exchange,

but you know, no art.

The art professors are really kinda snobby, so.

I have this book.

It's about an artist, but there's not actually

any art in it, so I think you should be safe.

Okay, yeah.

No, that actually, I think that'd be perfect.

So let's do it. - Okay.

Thanks.

Um, I hear you're dating Dr. Martinez?

What?

No.

No.

Oh.

Mare will be happy to hear that.

Why?

No reason.

Okay, um, help a guy out.

I'm not great at interpreting women.

Let's just say she'll be very happy

to hear you're available.

Wait.

Are you saying she's interested in

in me being available?

Very interested.

Really?

Yes.

And you've been completely unresponsive,

so she assumed you were with Dr. Martinez.

Right, no.

I-I just, I haven't wanted to take advantage

of her vulnerability.

I mean, after Will, and,

you know, the accident, and,

you're sure?

Yes.

I, um.

Okay.

Huh.

- Brandon. - Yeah?

Your book.

Oh, right.

Sorry.

Thank you.

Seriously, thank you.

And merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

I'm almost done, guys.

Elle.

I saw Eddie at the mall.

What?

Why didn't you tell me?

I was saving the moment for maximum impact.

And how was the blushing bride?

She wasn't with him.

He asked about you, so I told him you were working,

and he said he would visit,

so I told him you have a boyfriend.

You did not.

I didn't want you to look pathetic!

I'm not pathetic.

I am actually the newest employee

of Norland Park Publishing.

Congratulations!

I thought you turned them down?

Well they called me this morning,

and they had another position open up,

and I actually said yes before I could even process it.

That's my girl, acting before you think!

Hey Jess, we're heading out.

See you tomorrow.

Just eloped?

Who decorates their own car after eloping?

Oh my gosh, it's Lucy.

I don't want Eddie to see me.

That's not Eddie she's with.

Oh, it's Robert.

Eddie's cousin.

What?

Poor Eddie.

Um, lucky Eddie?

Now he's available to date you!

Yeah, and you told him I have a boyfriend.

Wait, where are we going?

The bookstore.

Why are we slowing down?

I'm not, I-

- Oh my gosh, is it empty? - No.

No, no, no.

Seriously?

Mare, of all times!

Elle, you were the last person to drive this car.

I am never letting you live this down.

Elle!

Where are you going?

The bookstore's two blocks from here!

Whoa, Peggy!

Someone has to stay with the car!

Go, go!

Did you swap bodies?

It was Elle.

Elle is the one who forgot to fill up the gas.

It's really no problem.

Are you in neutral?

I will be.

I just, I feel really bad that you had to come save me,

because, uh, okay.

Neutral go. - Okay.

I've been so organized,

and I put it in my planner to go fill up gas,

but then Elle took the car.

Oh!

Brandon!

Brandon!

Are-are you okay?

What about Dr. Martinez?

I'm not dating Dr. Martinez.

And you know, I don't care if you run out of gas

every week for the rest of your life, Mare.

I have loved every passionate, messy part

of your personality ever since we met.

So use a planner all you want,

but don't change.

Did you fall on purpose

to lure me into your clutches?

What?

Wet shirt.

Oh.

No, I did not do it on purpose.

But you know, I'm not sorry.

Eddie!

Elle?

Elle!

Hey, I really need to talk to you-

I don't have a boyfriend!

Oh, good!

I-

And I really like you,

and-and Peggy said you asked about me,

and so I was hoping you'd be at the bookstore,

and you are!

And I don't know, I just had to come

and tell you before I talked myself out of it.

I really, really like you, Eddie.

Oh gosh, and I'm so sorry about Lucy.

You must be devastated.

- Elle- - You don't have to-

I broke off the wedding.

I don't know, after seeing you the other day,

I knew I wanted to be with you.

Sorry!

I'm not.

I'm so sorry I was so stupid.

You kind of blindsided me with your charm,

and I did not handle it well.

Forgive me?

Please?

Forgiven.

I don't know what this looks like for us.

I mean, I-I live in Michigan.

Oh, and I took that publishing job after all!

- You did? - Yeah!

Yeah!

And so we'll just have to wing it.

It's this new thing I'm trying,

and so far, it's worked out pretty well for me.

♪ Wind in my fingertips ♪

♪ Warm on this summer evening ♪

♪ I don't know where we're headed to ♪

♪ And the road up ahead doesn't seem to move ♪

♪ But I love any view that's with you ♪

♪ I love any view ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Climbing 'til we can't feel our feet ♪

♪ But it's worth the tops of these mountain peaks ♪

♪ Sleeping under stars so bright ♪

♪ That I can't sleep tonight ♪

♪ But I love any view that's with you ♪

♪ I love any view ♪

♪ So let's take the long way home ♪

♪ Discover long lost roads ♪

♪ Oh I wouldn't trade this midnight drive ♪

♪ By your side ♪

♪ Let's ride ♪

♪ 'Til we see sunlight ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Mm ♪