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♪ It had to be you ♪

♪ It had to be you ♪

♪ I wandered around ♪

♪ And finally found ♪

♪ The somebody who ♪

♪ Could make me be true ♪

♪ Could make me Be blue ♪

♪ And even be glad ♪

♪ Just to be sad ♪

♪ Thinkin' of you ♪

♪ Some others I've seen ♪

♪ They might never be mean ♪

♪ Might never be cross Or try to be boss ♪

♪ But they wouldn't do ♪

♪ For nobody else ♪

♪ Gave me a thrill ♪

♪ With all your faults ♪

♪ I love you still ♪

♪ It had to be you ♪

♪ Wonderful you ♪

♪ Yes! It had to be you-u-u-u ♪

- Watch it, buddy. She's taken. - Understood.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

So Keats' love letter to Fanny Brawne

is a classic example of idealistic love in literature.

For instance...

"I cannot exist without you."

I am forgetful of everything, but seeing you again.

My life seems to stop there.

I see no further.

"You have absorb'd me."

So that seems a little needy, if we're being honest, right?

I mean, someone puts that note on your door

and you're taking out a restraining order, am I right?

- Mm-hmm? - It's escapism.

The realities of that era were rough.

That's true. Life expectancy was short.

Keats died of tuberculosis when he was 25.

That's so young! How tragic.

Yes. But we relate to the tragedy in literature

because, you know, for so many of us,

when it comes to love,

the journey from aspiration to fulfillment

is a very

bumpy road.

Professor Rivera needs a date.

- Or a drink! - All right.

So that's it for this week.

Next week is "Ode On A Grecian Urn."

Please read and be prepared to discuss.

Thanks.

- Hey! - Hey.

You, ahem, need to pull yourself together.

What was that out there?

Teaching.

Really? What class? Cynicism 101?

Mia, they're 19 years old.

They're gonna have decades of heartbreak ahead of them.

You don't have to burst their bubble just yet.

I'm teaching my students about reality.

I think you're letting your personal life

cloud your judgment.

I am not. Stop it.

Don't you have papers to grade or something?

Nope. Done.

Super-speedy when it comes to the Peloponnesian War.

Come on, Mia! You used to see the beauty in all of this.

"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"

Oh, stop, please.

Hey! Penny Serenade is playing at the Vogue tonight.

It's our favorite. You're coming with me.

No, I can't.

I've got the "appointment."

What?

That's done at 3:00.

You'll have plenty of time.

Derek's meeting a new gallery owner.

I don't want to sit there like a sad-sack,

And you have to stop being such a shut-in.

I'm not a shut-in.

Okay, fine, a marginal hermit, then.

You need a big, fat dose of romance, girl!

Cary Grant. Irene Dunne.

Who better to bring you out of that funk?

I'm not in a funk!

All hermits say that.

Fine.

I'll meet you after the lawyer's office.

Mm.

Oh. Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Come here.

You're doing the right thing.

- You are. - I know.

- Okay. - Thanks.

I'll have the soda and popcorn ready.

- Okay. - Okay.

And the wine?

Yeah, I'll get some wine. I'll put it in a soda cup.

Okay.

- Goodbye! - Bye.

You can wait right over here with your...

With her husband.

Right. Have a seat, Mrs. Malone.

It's actually "Rivera" now.

Thank you.

I'll let Mr. Underwood know you're here.

Thanks.

Sweetheart...

Don't call me that.

This is ridiculous.

I don't want a divorce.

We're a family. We belong together.

Think about Rosie.

I am doing this for Rosie.

Come on.

We can still find a place.

These short-term rentals are a fortune.

And why are we

in the short-term rentals again, Casey?

I'm 90 days sober, you know.

I know.

I know. I'm proud of you.

I know how hard you've been working.

Come on, Mia.

Look me in the eyes... Look me in the eyes...

And you tell me that it was all bad.

Of course, it wasn't all bad.

It was, uh

when it was good, it was great.

But...

Sweetheart, I...

No.

We lost our house... Casey.

W-We... We can't count on you anymore.

I'm sorry to interrupt, but Mr. Underwood is ready.

So am I.

Really?

One kiss? That's all it takes to know?

From Cary Grant? Absolutely.

Shh!

Oh, now, darling,

you're not going to be one of those wives...

Yeah, I mean, Cary Grant's Cary Grant,

but kisses can be misleading.

Maybe you just haven't been kissed properly.

Now, do you mind? We're trying to watch a movie.

You see that young man?

That's my son, Anthony.

Isn't he gorgeous?

He's very handsome.

Oh, and that one,

with a napkin for the skirt?

Yeah, that's his date.

I feel for her.

I mean, clearly, nobody raised her right.

See, I taught my daughter about self-respect.

Thank you.

Which is why she's single again,

after 12 years.

Mm.

Come on!

You're smart, you're beautiful, you should know better.

Shh!

Second time.

Oh! Look who can count.

That's her.

That's my Mia.

She's the one giving your son the hard time.

She's been in a bit of a mood lately.

- Who's her date? - Oh, no, no, no.

He's not a date. That's Nick. He's her best friend.

She just filed for divorce...

- Oh. - After 12 years.

The ex-husband

went through all their money

on booze and bad judgment.

I mean, not a bad guy...

I tried to warn her about him.

Who listens to their mother?

Ah! They just don't know how to pick 'em anymore.

I just want Anthony to find someone.

Yeah. Settle down with somebody nice.

- Yeah. Down-to-earth! - Reliable.

- So I can have some peace! - So I can have some peace!

Exactly.

Sofia Romano.

- Marlene Schwartz- - Rivera.

Now, that's a mouthful.

You know, my-my son is a singer.

He's got a voice like butter.

Eh, good thing

there's no high-cholesterol in my family.

- Ah! - My daughter

is a professor at a university.

Very smart. But with a personality.

Oh, yeah? Well, my Anthony's got so much compassion in him.

Are you thinkin' what I'm thinking?

Well, if your Anthony's this mensch you say he is,

we might be on the same page.

- Like a set-up? - A set-up. But

they can't know that we're behind it.

They've got to find each other on their own,

think it's their idea.

I can't agree more!

Let's get to work.

I agree.

After the deductions,

we got 10,000.

[Irene Dunne, as Julie] 10,000?

Oh, I love this moment.

[Cary Grant, as Roger] Uh-huh.

I still got a couple of thousand in bills to pay around here.

Well, then,

- you've really only got 8,000. - Lucky girl.

[Cary Grant, as Roger] Yes, but did you ever see...

I'll say.

That much money in your life.

Rosie! Come on, hurry. You're gonna miss the bus,

And I want to get a run in, before class.

Here.

What is this?

It's a waffle!

It's a delicious homemade waffle.

Come on! My cooking's not that bad.

It's not that good, either.

Okay. You have to take the bus home from school today

because Daddy has to work

and I need to look at some apartments.

Why we can't just find a place with Daddy?

Honey, I told you. It's complicated.

Only because you're making it complicated.

He wants us together.

Sweetheart, I'm not having this conversation

with you again, okay?

One day, hopefully, you're gonna understand.

I'll never understand.

I'm not hungry.

Okay. Fine.

Look both ways.

Meow.

This is ridiculous.

Sofia, it is never gonna work.

Tony is very superstitious.

He got it from my mother.

We all got it from her.

Daily.

Oh! Here he comes.

- Whoa, whoa. - Whoa.

You see?

- Hey. - Hey-hey-hey.

Oh, it's so good...

Okay. I am putting my trust in you and this, uh, mishegas,

but I've got my doubts.

Yeah, you've had a lot of those lately.

But listen. Listen, trust me.

I know what I'm walking about.

Okay.

Here we go. Mia's going towards him

there's the target.

Okay, you say "target,"

I say "beautiful boy with a voice like an angel."

You sure you're ready to let him go?

Uh, yes. Okay.

Three

two, one... no traffic.

Go, baby, go!

- See you later. - Okay.

I'm so sorry.

That cat ran right in front of me.

- Are you all right? - Seriously?

You plowed into me because a black cat crossed your path?

It's a family thing. Let me help you up.

No, I'm fine, thank you. You've done enough.

You're a health hazard.

Hey. Have we met before?

No. I think I would remember you.

Stop. I'm flattered.

Hey, I-I feel terrible about this.

Let me, uh, make it up to you.

Coffee? Cupcake? Cocktail?

Uh, I'm fine,

but actually, you know what, you might need some help.

What?

Oh, it's just that grown men

are usually not afraid of kitty cats.

I don't like to take chances when it comes to luck.

You know, Ralph Waldo Emerson says.

"Shallow men believe in luck.

Strong men believe in cause and effect."

Wow. 30 seconds in,

and you're already calling me shallow?

I'm merely quoting Emerson.

Well, let me prove you and Emerson wrong.

Does this usually work for you?

Just turn on the charm, and then women

are putty in your hands?

I have my moments.

- Well, I'm immune. - To charm?

To men like you. Have a nice day!

Oh, and, um, watch out for the kitty cats.

You... Watch out for that ladder!

No! Ah...!

Ho...

He likes her!

And she hates him!

- It's perfect! - It's perfect!

See, Mia is renting a mailbox here, so...

♪ I'll just stick this inside! ♪

And my nonna used to say you can

tell a lot about a person by the lines on their hand.

- Is that right? - Mm-hmm.

May I?

Oh! Interesting.

What do you see?

Well, see, this... is your life line...

Nice and long, good for you...

And this

is your love line.

Oh? And what does my love line say?

Well, let's see.

It says

you're gonna meet someone

charming, handsome,

and he's gonna sweep you off your feet.

I think you might be right

because my husband just walked in the door.

Hey.

Thanks for the drink.

Okay.

Ahh...

So...

I'm guessing the movie didn't have a happy ending.

Francesca's sweet and everything,

but I'm afraid she's not gonna be my leading lady.

But what can you do, Jack?

You win some, you lose some.

Tony.

You're a good guy.

Stop the chase. Find a nice girl.

You sound like my mother.

Come on. Settling down isn't so bad.

And it's been years since Katie.

But this is so much more fun.

Hmm.

And it's got marble countertops,

stainless-steel appliances,

and a gas stove.

Look at this natural light. It's gorgeous!

Yeah, this light is amazing.

It's so much better than my last place.

That other place was like a coffin!

This, the energy is sublime.

They're asking two months' security deposit,

plus first and last month's rent upfront.

Mm-kay. Do they want my first-born, too?

Bite your tongue!

They're not gettin' my Rosie.

It's got two large bedrooms.

And it's in Brooklyn!

What else could you ask for?

Aw, come on! Look at this.

You can see the Brooklyn Bridge right from here.

Wow. Yeah. This view is spectacular.

That's why it's gonna go fast.

I wouldn't sit on it.

I would go for it, honey.

Okay. I'm gonna take it.

- Yes! - Excellent choice.

Mazel tov!

- Wow. - Love it?

Gosh, where am I gonna put my stuff?

- Anywhere! It's yours! - I know, it's enormous.

Let's go take a look.

- When do we move in? - Gotta get that.

Ah! You are completely ridiculous.

I haven't eaten since Thursday. How'd you think it'd go?

Way to go, everyone. Very good job.

Way to go, men. Don't forget to tip them well.

It looks like you two have a lot of junk.

Oh. Those don't look like moving clothes.

Honey, the only thing I'm moving is

- a martini closer to my mouth. - Mm-mm!

But we did bring you an orchid.

Oh, thank you, I love it.

Its name is "Lenny." Please don't kill it.

Yeah, I'll try.

I'll take care of it, Derek.

- Not necessary, Rosie- - Posie.

If her cooking is any indication,

we thought it'd be best to buy her something

a little low-maintenance.

You know her well.

Mom, this is Isabella.

I met her upstairs. She's across the hall from us.

Oh, great! Hi.

It's so nice to finally have

someone my own age in the building.

Everyone here is so old.

Uh, it's nice to meet you, Isabella.

Is it okay if I show her the rec room in the basement?

- There's a pool table. - Oh, sure.

Just come right back up, okay? We got a lot of unpacking to do.

Okay. Ciao.

Ciao!

"Ciao"?

What is she, Sophia Loren?

Don't know. I'm just glad Rosie found someone her own age.

Maybe she's not gonna hate me too much

for moving her to Brooklyn.

Oh, please.

She'll be a hipster by Friday and all will be forgiven.

We can all hope.

Martini glasses?

Yes, let's do that. Ahem!

Have you forgotten about last night?

Completely. Completely forgotten.

- No clue. - Oh, my gosh.

No, lift with your knees. You lift with your knees.

This is what the pros are for. Come here.

- You lift with your back. - Here, pillows.

Okay, good. Thank you.

Okay.

Oh, my gosh!

I'm so sorry. I...

- You. - Look.

If you wanted to see me again, all you had to do was ask.

That is so not what this is.

So, you're the new neighbor.

How's that for lucky geography?

- What are the odds? - Slim to none.

So it must be fate.

Or maybe it's my Karma.

Hey.

Was that your daughter I saw playing with my niece earlier?

Oh, Isabella's your niece?

My sister travels for business a lot,

so Bella stays with me when she's gone.

So

Looks like we're gonna be seeing a lot of each other.

Lucky for me.

Anything you need...

I'm right across the hall.

Gonna be hard to forget that.

Any time.

Day or night. Don't hesitate to knock.

And I won't either.

Or don't.

Oh? Okay.

Recycling's on the other side of the hall.

Thanks.

Oh, he'll win her over, you'll see

my precious little angel.

She can't stand your precious little angel.

Oh, well, it's a good thing that he likes a challenge.

Oh. So, you're saying he's in it for the conquest?

Well, if she's as good as you say she is...

She's better.

He's needs to step up his game.

If anyone can conquer her cold, dead heart,

it's my Anthony.

I hope he's worth it.

Oh, he is.

He is.

♪ Mm ♪

Wow! Ow!

What are you doing?

Rehearsing.

Life is a show, Bella.

Can't have a student over without my favorite accessory.

Of course you can.

No! No-no-no-no!

No hats on the bed. It's bad luck.

Now she's definitely not gonna like you.

Who?

The lady across the hall.

Who says I want her to?

Do I look new here?

Hey! Mind your own business, kid.

Beat it. I've got a lesson.

Now!

Rah-ah!

Ahh.

Is Rosie home?

Uh, she's changing.

Can you tell her to text me when she's done?

Uh, she doesn't have a phone.

Audrey, hey. Come on in.

Oh. Why?

Yeah, Mom. Why don't I have a phone?

Dad said it's okay.

Because we've talked about this

and you're gonna get one in middle school.

That's when I got mine.

See?

So my uncle is taking me to the arcade in, like, an hour.

Do you want to go?

Just you two and your uncle?

- Mm-hmm. - Please, Mom. Can I go?

You told me to embrace the move. This is me embracing it.

Yeah, but I really don't want you going alone with that guy.

With a stranger

your uncle,

so I'm gonna go with you.

Yay!

Hey.

I need more tokens.

Really? I just gave you 30.

They run out quickly.

- Please? - Your mom's paying me back.

Thank you, Mommy!

Oh. "Mommy"? She hasn't called me that in years.

She must not hate me too much today.

Yeah, they can be like that, huh?

I get to be the cool uncle, the good cop,

and then Mom comes back and all bets are off.

- Hey, Tony! - Hey!

One of your girlfriends?

Just a friend.

You got a lot of friends.

Got a problem with a healthy social life?

"Healthy" being the key word.

You don't like me much, do you?

I don't...

I don't really know you.

Why don't you tell me your best three qualities?

I only get to pick three?

Hey, Tony!

Hey, Jackie!

Oh, my god.

What? She's one of my students!

A student? Are you a teacher?

'Cause you don't seem the type.

Voice lessons.

That's who you see coming in and out of my apartment,

despite what I'm sure you must've thought of me.

Who says I think of you at all?

Here's an idea, though. How are you at bowling?

Uh, if it were an Olympic sport,

I'd have the gold.

Really?

Care to put your money where your mouth is?

If I had any money, I'd say yes.

How about bragging rights?

That... I'm a pro at.

I can imagine.

Get ready to lose!

Last ball. Feeling confident?

Wouldn't want it to be a gutter ball.

That'd be an embarrassing way to lose.

I'm not worried.

I've been saving the big guns for last.

Oh! Yes!

- Oh! It hurts! - Okay!

So I'm not a mathematician,

but I do believe... Can you check this out?

I think 136 beats 126.

Okay, okay.

I don't want to rub it in, I'm just...

No! You should.

That's what this is for. Brag away.

No, no, no.

Some of us are secure enough that we don't have to brag.

No! You've earned this.

If you don't, I'll do it for you.

Ladies and gentlemen! She has beat me!

Ms. Mia Rivera, with the bowling shoes,

with an all-time high score of 136!

Okay, you can...

You're done, you're done, you're done.

That's not an all-time high score.

Not even close.

- Whoo! - Shh! Stop it.

You're making a scene.

Somebody has to.

You should be really proud.

You did that in those shoes.

Get outta here.

So Bella tells me you're a teacher, too.

I'm a professor, yeah, at the university.

Oh, "professor." I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to disrespect you by calling you a mere teacher.

What subject?

Uh, this semester, it's romantic literature,

with a focus on the classics.

Ah. You know, literature and music aren't that different.

It's always romance and flowers or heartbreak and angst.

It's the soundtrack of our lives.

I love the classics. That's why I sing the standards.

I used to think I was born in the wrong era.

When I was a kid, my mom would say,

"Quiet down, Frankie's singing," and we would listen.

And that music was the music that spoke to me.

Hey!

You should come to my show tonight.

Are you asking me on a date?

Of course not. I wouldn't dare.

Bring your friends. I'll comp you.

It'll be a free night out, and you'll get to see

that I'm not the person you think I am.

- Hmm. - Bella tells me

you don't leave the apartment much.

She what?

Come on, don't be such a hermit.

I am not a hermit!

- Mom... - No!

Okay. Fine.

You can count us in.

Great. It's a date.

Mm-mm. There's gonna be three of us.

It's a comp.

It's a start, and I'll take it.

This was just delivered.

- Hmm? - Who's Larry Underwood?

Oh, that's just business stuff, hon'.

You can just leave it right there.

Mom, no. Ew.

Honey.

What is with the schmatte?

Well... I don't know what to wear!

I haven't been to a supper club since

your Dad and I were dating.

You know Nick and Derek... They're just gonna have

the perfect outfits for something like this.

You are a beautiful young woman.

Show an ankle, at least!

So what are you and your dad doing tonight?

- Dinner and a movie. - PG-13?

Mom! I'll be with Dad.

He's not gonna take me to some horror film or something.

Don't you trust him?

Ah, I know, I'm sure it'll be fun

and age-appropriate.

Okay, what about this one?

Ah! Now, this is more like it!

Mom!

What, is it too much?

I just have not worn this in years.

Yes.

Yeah. Maybe you should go back

to the pilgrim outfit from the first Thanksgiving.

Wait. Mom, is this a date?

No! No.

Well...

Hon', it's just Nick and Derek and I going to see

the new neighbor perform.

Okay. Because I don't have to go to Dad's.

We could stay home, the three of us, and...

No. No.

You need this time with your dad.

Listen, at least you finally look like a lady

who's definitely gonna get a second date,

although it... Technically, I know...

It's not supposed to be a date.

Let your mother live her life.

Okay, okay. I'll let myself out.

Sofia!

Love is in the air.

Ha! Absolutely.

And I took care of everything else.

Are you sure this is gonna work?

Ah! One of these days,

you are gonna learn not to doubt me.

Well, we are not there yet.

Trust me!

The emcee always gives Tony his special requests.

Oh! Let's go get a seat!

I must say, I love the vibe here.

It's kitschy, it's Goodfellas-ish,

- don't you think? - Yeah.

Mm-hmm!

So, what time does hottie neighbor go on?

He has a name, Derek.

I know, but that's what we call him in our house.

We do. We call him "hottie neighbor."

You should give him a try, Mia.

No way! No.

He's one of these

"women in every port" kinda guys.

Trust me.

The charm is always a cover.

Do not punish him for the sins of Casey.

I'm not.

I just know his type.

Ladies and gentlemen, how is everyone this evening?

Oh, yeah. Oh, yes. We are well.

Welcome to the Manhattan Supper Club.

We have a special show for you tonight.

Our headliner is in the house.

Please welcome...

Mr. Tony Romano!

Hey!

Thank you.

Thank you! Thank you for that warm welcome.

As you know,

tonight is the third Saturday of the month,

which is...

Request night!

Request night.

I've got a stack of requests here...

But first, let's go out to the crowd for a moment.

Shall we?

Good evening... pretty lady.

Oh, good evening.

What's your favorite song?

Why don't you guess what it is,

and I'll tell you if you're right?

Ooh! Not gonna to make this easy on me, huh?

Okay. That's a lot of pressure,

but I do love a challenge.

Let's see.

I... yeah. You know what?

Let me just take a shot in the dark,

based on my own favorite song.

Let's, let's, uh... let's see how I do.

This song is for the lovely lady

in the lovely red dress,

who does not want to give me even one, small inch.

♪ There's a somebody I'm longing to see ♪

♪ I hope that she ♪

♪ Turns out to be ♪

♪ Someone to watch ♪

♪ Over me ♪

This is your favorite song.

How would he know that?

- Is he stalking you? - I...

Has he gone from hottie neighbor to creepy guy?

- Shh! - ♪ ...Some speed ♪

♪ Follow my lead ♪

♪ Oh, how I need ♪

♪ Someone to watch ♪

♪ Over me ♪

Wow. Wow.

Doesn't he have a voice like an angel?

He's not bad.

He's good!

"Very good."

Very good. Yes. Very good.

Nice.

Very nice.

Thank you for the tickets.

Nick and Derek had such a good time.

And you?

It was fun.

I also enjoyed it.

Well, I'm glad you came.

O-kay! What are you doing?

What... hey.

I just... I thought...

You thought?

You should probably do a little less of that.

I'm so sorry if I gave you the wrong impression.

Look, Mia, despite what you think of me,

I like you,

and I want to get to know you better.

'Kay. Well, my life is very complicated.

Oh, whose isn't? Welcome to humanity.

And you're dangerous.

I promise...

I'm a good guy.

Would you tell me if you weren't?

Okay. Let's start as friends.

Hey, you need a cup of flour? I need an egg?

We just knock on each other's doors.

Okay? Friends?

Okay.

Friends.

Frien... Friends.

- Mm. - Goodnight, friend.

'Night, friend.

- Goodnight! - Goodnight.

You know your son and I know my daughter,

and nothing gets her out of the house

like a nice slice of Lindsay's Cheesecake.

That's a woman after my own heart.

And I taught my Anthony "never pass up a freebie."

Yeah.

They are due for a run-in.

Puts them on the same page.

And the same cheesecake!

Morning. Hi. Did you have fun?

The best! We saw that new White Lightning movie

and then shared a tornado sundae.

It was huge.

Huge!

Not a vegetable in sight, huh?

No, it wasn't that much ice cream.

You should come with us next time.

Save our stomachs, right?

Um, honey, why don't you go unpack, okay?

I am going to walk Daddy out.

Love you, Daddy.

All right, peanut!

I'll see you next week,

after I get back from Cleveland, okay?

You can't keep saying things like that.

Like what?

Like, "Come with us next time."

You can't get her hopes up.

Well, maybe it's not her hopes I'm banking on, Mia.

Casey...

I've changed.

What do I do to prove myself to you?

Nothing.

Come on! It's...

It's just the same conversation, a different day,

and I can't... I can't do it anymore.

Casey, you have to stop...

Morning.

- Morning. - Yup.

All right.

I guess I'll see you Thursday, then.

I have to leave for Derek's art show by 7,

so you have to be here on time.

I'll be here. Don't worry.

- Oh! Oh... - Oh!

Oh, my... Oh...

Nice save!

We have to stop meeting like this.

Yeah. We do.

This was almost our biggest catastrophe yet.

It's, uh, messy, but salvageable.

I'll take the messy one.

I'll go get you one that's intact,

even though you've run into me now the last two times!

You know, I'm gonna let you do that.

Okay.

Oh, hey. I was meaning to ask you, um

if you're okay.

That seemed rough this morning.

Oh, yeah, you know,

co-parenting... it's difficult...

But, yeah, we're okay. Thanks.

Well, if you ever need to talk.

That's not me hitting on you.

That's me being a friend. I can be a really good one.

Well, thanks, friend.

Speaking of friendship, you know,

my mom taught me that friends

don't let friends eat cheesecake alone.

Because that's just sad.

You know I have a daughter, right?

Yeah, and where is she right now?

S...

She's at a slumber party.

Case rested, Your Honor!

Besides, I think you haven't seen

the best part of the building yet, have you?

If you say your apartment, I swear...

I wouldn't dream of it!

I'm gonna go get you a clean cheesecake,

then you're coming with me.

Okay...

Well!

This was not on the apartment tour.

Because they lock it.

But... I have a key,

because I'm friends with the super.

Ooh!

I like to I come up here when I want to think,

which, despite what you may think,

I do think, from time to time.

I wish I could stop thinking.

That's where music comes in handy.

You can't worry or be sad, when you're singing.

My dad, when he got sick, I'd sing to him every night,

and, um

my mom said that really helped him get through it.

It helped all of us, really.

Music is... like a magical elixir.

Well, you're really very talented.

You ever thought about putting out an album or something?

Um... I've recorded some songs, but

what I do isn't exactly mainstream.

And performing is what I love.

I love being the soundtrack to other people's love lives.

Not your own?

My goals were not "big enough"

for my last girlfriend,

so that was the end of that.

Mm. Okay.

So, now, if you don't let them in,

then you can't be disappointed.

It's easier if the relationship has an expiration date?

Oh! You have me all figured out?

I think that you are sharing your gifts, Tony.

As a teacher,

as a performer,

as a son,

and I think that's a perfectly admirable goal.

What got you interested in literature?

Nazim Hikmet.

Na-whos-a-whatsit?

Nazim Hikmet.

He's a Turkish poet.

He's, you know, not exactly a household name, but...

I read this poem that he wrote, from prison,

called, "On Living."

I read it in college and it just

really spoke to me.

He just... he believed

that one must have an intense commitment to life,

no matter what's thrown at you.

That's a good sentiment.

Yeah. And easier said than done.

And what happened between you and your ex,

if you don't mind my asking?

I don't mind.

Um

It was his drinking.

He, um, well, I would find out he was drinking

when he was supposedly sober.

And he lost a job because of it

and we had to sell our apartment.

That must've been hard.

Yeah. I think it was harder on Rosie.

I mean

she still thinks that there's a chance.

Is there?

You gonna finish that?

You really did a number on it.

Well, it's the taste that counts, right?

And you're right...

No one should eat cheesecake alone.

No.

Mm.

Thanks for taking me up here.

And for your friendship.

Any time.

My roof key is your roof key.

And your cheesecake is my cheesecake.

Yeah, I got someone at five, but I can get you in at 6:30?

Yeah. Great. Perfect.

Yeah, okay. I'll see you then.

We'll get you ready for that audition, okay?

Okay. See you then. Bye.

Tony?

Katie.

Yeah.

It's Katherine now.

No one's called me Katie in ages.

So, what's it been? Five years? Six?

Yeah. Something like that.

So, how've you been, Tony?

Great. I've, uh, I've been performing a bunch,

getting some buzz.

Things are fantastic.

I'm so glad.

It was always your dream and you're making it happen.

- Yeah. - Okay, bud. There's Mommy.

Hi, my angel. Hi, angel.

Mark, this is Tony.

How you doing?

This is my husband, Mark, and this is Lee.

Named after your grandfather.

How'd you know that?

Uh, this is Tony.

- Tony? - Tony.

Oh! Tony...

He's beautiful, Katie.

Sorry, Katherine.

Guess... kids were in your future, after all.

Yeah. You know

life takes you in strange directions and

you never know.

Certainly does.

Anyway, hon', we should run.

We've got my thing.

Mark's a lawyer.

He's having a launch party for his new firm tonight.

It was great seeing you.

All right, Music Man.

Well, good luck with your little singing and dancing.

We'll see you around. Come on, buddy.

Mark, was that really necessary?

She always said she didn't want kids,

and I still almost put a ring on her finger.

She just didn't want to have kids with me.

Don't you put this on you. This is about Katie.

Please, sir. "Katherine."

Sorry. "Katherine."

She wasn't good enough for you,

and the irony is,

she made it seem like it was the other way around.

That's the worst part!

I felt that way our entire relationship,

and I still stayed.

So you learn from it and move on.

Don't let her be the reason you miss out on something great.

I don't know, man.

I think, um

some people are meant to be in love

and others are just meant to sing about it.

On me, my friend.

Okay. Rosie!

Your dad's gonna be here in five minutes.

I'm ready. And I promise I'll keep it

to one scoop of ice cream tonight.

Hey, it's your stomach.

What?

You're not gonna give me a bunch of rules before I leave?

No. You know the drill.

Hey, Casey. You running late?

I'm sorry. I can't take Rosie tonight.

I have to work.

Okay.

You're telling me this now? Five minutes before

you're supposed to pick her up, when you know I have plans?

It couldn't be helped, Mia.

I'm the new guy here. I'm trying to prove myself.

I get that, but

can you just... just let me know a little sooner next time?

I'll do my very best.

Uh... okay.

Change of plans.

Daddy has to work late,

so I-I'm just gonna cancel the art show.

This wouldn't happen if we moved back in with him.

Rosie, can we not do this right now, please?

Look around you.

We have this beautiful new home.

It's a fresh start for both of us.

I didn't need a fresh start.

Isabella invited me

across the hall to watch a movie tonight,

but I was going to Dad's.

Maybe I can still go over there.

Okay.

Yeah, I can ask Tony, if you want.

I want.

All right. Let's go. Thank you.

Hello, friend!

Hi, friend.

Um, I've got a really big "friend" favor to ask you.

Uh, tonight's Derek's art show...

And you want me to be your date?

I'm sorry, I already have plans with Bella.

Raincheck, though?

Mm. No, sorry.

Casey has to work late and I cannot leave Rosie alone,

and this is so important to Derek.

Say no more. We're doing popcorn,

movie, candy... The whole nine yards.

Come on in.

All right. Have fun!

Hey, how's it going?

This won't happen when my parents get back together.

At least we can hang.

Thank you so much. I owe you big-time.

You really do,

and I'm gonna call in that raincheck soon enough,

so you keep your phone on.

- Okay. - Not "silent"... on!

Okay.

Ladies... I've got an idea.

Do you remember how mad you were

when he quit his job to paint?

"Mad" is a little generous.

Yeah, I had to talk you off quite a few ledges.

But look at him now!

It was a growth moment for me.

I mean, what's the point of doing something

if it makes you miserable?

And insurance made him insufferable.

Look. He made all this.

Mm. There's a lot to be said for passion, isn't there?

Yeah.

I wish I knew where mine was hiding.

I can tell you. Casey destroyed it.

Now he's punishing me.

He canceled last minute,

even though, believe me,

I know he knew hours before he had to work late.

- Aw, shoot. - I had to get Tony

to watch Rosie tonight.

Wait a second. Hottie neighbor?

- Yes. That is his full name. - Okay...

I just sold those two.

Oh!

Looks like our anniversary trip to Aruba is on!

Fantastic! Pina coladas, please!

Here's something fun...

The neighbor's watching Rosie tonight.

Stop it! I love it.

Mm-hmm! Mia, I'm telling you,

if you want to rekindle that passion,

I'd check to see if maybe it's hiding across the hall.

Yeah, I'm gonna check to see these paintings over here.

Honey, you can't afford them.

Oh! Burn. Burn!

Parker and Robbie. Oh, my gosh.

Parker, Parker, Parker!

Ah. Ma'am, you're just in time.

Please. Come in.

We've reserved a special seat just for you.

Follow me. Can I take your coat?

Um... where's Rosie?

"Rosie"? I ha...

We don't have anybody by that name here.

All I've got backstage are the rest of The Rat Pack.

Oh, so Sammy and Dean-o?

Eh, some lesser-known members.

Ahem-ahem, ahem!

Ladies and...

Lady.

We are here tonight to celebrate New York City...

That magical town that has brought us all here together

on this magical night!

Cue music!

Get in here.

Get in here!

Yay!

Whoo!

♪ Start spreadin' the news ♪

♪ I'm leavin' today ♪

♪ I want to be A part of it ♪

♪ New York, New York ♪

♪ If I can ♪

♪ Make it there ♪

♪ I'll make it ♪

♪ Anywhere ♪

♪ It's up to you ♪

♪ New York New York ♪

♪ These little-town blues ♪

♪ They're all melting away ♪

Dance for it. Dance for it.

♪ And... ♪

♪ If I can Make it there ♪

♪ I'll make it ♪

♪ Anywhere ♪

♪ It's up to you New York ♪

♪ New Yo-o-o-o-rk ♪

♪ New Yo-o-o-rk ♪

Big finish!

Goodnight, Brooklyn!

Yes!

Oh! Yay!

Bravo! Fantastic!

You guys are amazing.

All right, go get out of costume, okay?

Worth every penny you're not paying me?

Even more!

Ah, then maybe you should take me out for drinks tomorrow.

Hey, I know a great place?

Okay.

Okay?

Okay.

Okay.

Thanks, Tony.

- Thank you. Well done. - Thanks, Tony.

You're welcome. Goodnight.

All I know is, since I met her,

the Francescas of this world

don't seem all that intriguing anymore.

I like this Mia.

I do, too.

Except her ex-husband, Casey, he's always around.

And he's such a suit.

How am I supposed to compete with that?

You don't have to compete with anyone, Anthony.

All you have to do is sing.

Yeah. Battle scars, you know?

You always told me Katie... I'm sorry, "Katherine"...

Was no good for me. Did I listen?

No, you did not.

No, I did not.

I know that there's love out there for you,

and maybe it's Mia, maybe it's someone else.

But when it comes your way,

you need to be open to it.

I don't know about anything anymore.

Except the stage.

When I'm up there, singing, nothing else matters.

Ah. I know.

And believe you me, you just follow your heart,

and everything's gonna work out.

I know!

And then I climbed in the window,

and my dad was waiting there for me,

with a flashlight.

He had this terrified look on his face.

Oh, my dad had one of those faces, too.

I had a Mexican dad and a Jewish mother,

so, growing up, I got all the spicy

and all the guilt.

Jack! Jack. Mia.

This is my very best friend, Jack.

We were in a band together, once upon a time.

- Oh! - And I retired

at the ripe old age of 25, when I inherited this place.

- Oh. - Also...

I didn't have his talent.

Oh, I'm sure that's not true.

It's really nice to meet you, Jack.

- Likewise. Enjoy. - Thanks, man.

Tony Romano!

- Hello? - Hi!

Don't worry, you don't know me. I'm Gabrielle.

I've been to your show a bunch of times.

Oh, thank you.

So last year, I was going through

kind of a bad break-up...

Like, really bad, um, catastrophic, even.

Oh. I'm sorry to hear that.

My ex, Jeff...

I mean... Oof! I mean, he was not good.

This one time, he was on a date with me and another girl

at the same time!

Oof. That sounds... What a...

- Anyway... - Oh. Sure.

Yeah, your show was the thing that got me out of the house.

There's just something about your music

that makes you feel hopeful.

You know, I could not agree more.

Yeah.

Well, hey, if I keep singing, will you keep coming back?

Ah! Deal! Selfie? For my blog.

Absolu... No prob...

Oka...

Yeah!

You got it. All right.

Do not let this one get away.

Yep.

Babe! I just met Tony Romano!

I swear, I did not put her up to that.

You sure you didn't slip her a 20 or something?

I gotta say, though

moments like that make it all worthwhile.

Yeah.

You know, that picture for her blog

is just to make Jeff jealous, right?

Hashtag "JealousJeff."

Ooh! Nice.

Well, I had a really nice time with you tonight, Tony.

Thank you for giving me a chance.

Yeah. You know, you're not who I thought you were.

Is that a good thing?

You know, I think it just might be.

I thought I heard something out here.

Uh... Casey.

What are you doing here?

Rosie was supposed to stay with you tonight.

Yeah, yeah. Seems like you weren't expecting me.

I have to go to Miami tomorrow, last minute,

so I dropped Rosie off early.

Um...

I'll be in in a minute.

Just give me a second, okay?

Y... Sure. Gladly.

'Kay.

I'm sorry about that.

Look. Look, dating is tricky.

You walk into the middle of someone's life,

you can't expect them not to have one.

I really did have a good time with you tonight.

Goodnight, Mia.

Goodnight, Tony.

Hey. Who's he?

You sure you got enough balloons there?

Hey! We have a very important birthday to celebrate,

so we're taking our show on the road.

You want to come?

The more the merrier,

and this party could use some more merry.

Can we, please, Mom?

We can have breakfast after.

Anything to stop you from cooking.

Hey! Um...

Okay. Sure. I could do for a celebration.

Great.

I can't wait for you to meet Uncle Harry.

Ladies first.

Who's Uncle Harry?

Don't tell me he's still sleeping.

Uh, no, he knows exactly what we are up to

and he's just avoiding it as long as possible.

That sounds like Uncle Harry.

But all will be forgiven!

I'm going to take Rosie over to meet Natalie.

She has the best stories.

She even used to date Elvis.

Oh! Well, who among us has not, right?

Sheila, this is my friend,

and, today, my music supervisor, Mia.

Oh, hi, Mia.

Hi. Nice to meet you.

I'm the social director here.

- Nice to meet you. - You too.

I'm going to check on the microphone.

- I'll be right back. - Sure.

He is a peach.

Oh, he comes every weekend

to see his uncle and sing to the residents.

Boy, do they ever look forward to that.

Every weekend?

Yeah. They love him. Everybody loves Tony.

But he's never brought a date before.

You must be pretty special.

Oh, I-I'm not a date. I'm just a friend.

Oh, trust me. He thinks it's a date.

Oh, I think he's coming. Okay, everybody!

Okay, guys, on "one" we're gonna say "Surprise!"

Three,

two, one!

Surprise!

Don't do that to a guy my age!

The ticker ain't what it used to be.

Happy birthday, Uncle Harry!

Oh, we're so thrilled to be celebrating you today...

The man, the legend...

The man who once punched a black bear in the face.

Yeah, but he didn't bother me anymore, that's for sure.

Yeah, no one messes with Uncle Harry.

And now... I'm gonna sing your favorite song.

Lady Gaga?

No!

Aw, can't get enough Gaga.

Cue music!

♪ You make me feel so young ♪

Oh, yeah, that's the one. I love that song.

♪ You make me feel like Spring has sprung ♪

♪ And every time I see you grin ♪

- ♪ I'm such a happy... ♪ - That's my nephew.

♪ Individual ♪

♪ The moment that you speak ♪

♪ I want to run and play ♪

♪ Hide'n'seek ♪

♪ I want to go and bounce the moon ♪

♪ Just like a toy balloon ♪

- Everybody, dance! - Okay!

Look at her. Come on, let's dance!

- ♪ You and I... ♪ - Me?

♪ We are just like a couple of tots ♪

♪ Speak ♪

♪ Running around the meadow ♪

♪ Pickin' up All those forget-me-nots ♪

♪ And you make me young ♪

♪ You make me feel there are songs to be sung ♪

♪ Lots of bells to be rung ♪

♪ And a wonderful fling to be flung ♪

♪ And even when I'm old and gray ♪

♪ I'm gonna feel The way I do today ♪

♪ Because ♪

♪ You make me feel so young ♪

Happy birthday, Uncle Harry!

Thanks.

Happy Birthday.

♪ Life is just a dream ♪

♪ Float down the stream ♪

♪ And watch the stars ♪

♪ The truth is just delight ♪

♪ In the eyes of a child ♪

♪ Fly through the stars ♪

♪ On a balloon ♪

♪ Ride on a rainbow ♪

♪ Over the moon ♪

♪ See the whole world ♪

♪ In the back of a spoon ♪

♪ When you follow your dreams ♪

♪ Over the moon ♪

I always wake up at the best part.

Mom, what are you doing?

I'm trying something new.

Buckwheat pancakes.

Nick gave me the recipe.

Whatever happened to just plain old cereal?

Well, this is more... fun.

Maybe for you.

Yeah. Oh!

So, um

yesterday was fun, right?

I think Uncle Harry had a good time.

You seemed to have a great time.

Yeah. We all did.

Yeah, but...

I just wish things could go back to the way they were.

Honey.

Listen...

Daddy and I love you so much, okay?

That's never, ever gonna change.

But sometimes

things just don't work out, no matter how hard you try.

But you seem happier now than before.

I am.

And that's because I'm working really hard at it,

for the both of us.

You know, my Bubbie used to say

that smiling is good for the soul,

and I think we could both use some more smiles.

'Kay?

Good evening.

Full moon tonight.

And? Do you turn into a werewolf?

Should I lock my doors?

Uh, not yet, so I think you're in the clear.

But it's really quite a show.

You wanna meet at our spot?

I don't have a key.

It's okay. I know a guy.

And I've got something for you.

Okay.

I'll meet you in five.

'Kay.

Hey.

You doing okay?

Do you got any new hair or...

- All clear. All clear so far. - Or fangs?

- Okay. - I got you something.

- What is this? - A little gift.

I was walking by a bookstore today

and I thought of you.

When Katie dumped me,

it knocked me down pretty hard.

When someone tells you enough times,

"you're not good enough,"

you start to believe them.

Couldn't get on a stage for months.

Wow. What changed?

I was waiting for the subway one day

and these three kids

started singing one of my favorite songs...

Beautiful harmonies...

And it just

woke me up.

What was the song?

♪ Fly me to the moon ♪

♪ And let me play Among the stars ♪

♪ Let me see What spring is like ♪

♪ On Jupiter and Mars ♪

- You've heard of it? - Yeah.

Sometimes, you just need to be re-ignited by your passion

in order to wake up.

Thank you.

This... This is exactly what I needed.

Exactly?

And you are enough, Tony.

Don't ever let anyone ever tell you otherwise.

♪ In other words ♪

♪ Hold my hand ♪

♪ In other words ♪

♪ Baby, kiss me ♪

♪ Fill my heart with song and let me sing for... ♪

Not tonight.

So how many of you are familiar with.

"Hope is the Thing With Feathers"

by Emily Dickinson?

Okay. Quite a number of you. Great!

Well, today, I want to focus on the thematic power

of hope in poetry.

"Hope is the thing with feathers..."

It perches in the soul,

it sings the tune without the words,

it never stops

"at all."

What's she saying?

Yeah?

Hope is miraculous

and it never asks for anything in return.

Exactly.

I mean, it costs us nothing to have hope.

Right? Yeah, what else?

Uh-huh?

Like a bird, we must let hope fly free.

Yes. Yes!

And the imagery that Dickinson uses

is just so powerful.

I mean, you can feel it as you're reading this.

Yep. She's definitely seeing someone.

Oh, for sure!

Hey, Tony.

♪ Fill my heart with song ♪

♪ And let me sing Forevermore ♪

Someone is in a good mood.

When words fail, music speaks.

Oh, and poetry, too.

To what do I owe this delightful mood?

To new beginnings, my friend.

That's what I like to see.

The old Tony's back, huh?

I like her, Jack.

She lets me be me.

See? Now Katie was an outlier.

She's the exception, not the rule.

But what if Mia wakes up one day

and decides she wants some guy with a stable nine-to-five job?

If that's all she cares about, she's not the one for you.

- Yup. - Yeah.

♪ You are all I long for ♪

♪ All I worship and adore ♪

Okay, okay-kay-kay-kay.

Who's got you sounding so giddy

and why do you constantly say no to coming to karaoke night

when you can sing like that?

He kissed me.

Tony?

Okay, no, stop, stop.

You come here right now. Spill the tea, girl.

Okay, I'm seeing him tonight,

and... I don't know.

I feel like maybe I can trust him.

He gets me,

and it's been so long since I've felt this way,

and I... I don't know. Am I an idiot?

For trusting a guy?

Yeah, probably. But then, I never would've met Derek

if I'd stayed in my cocoon after breaking up

with that evil-evil-evil troll of a man

whose name we don't mention.

And look at you, you emerged a beautiful butterfly.

Aww. Yeah. So can you.

- Hmph. - What?

What if I get all the way in this,

and then he's not who I thought he was?

The past is not a prologue.

He isn't Casey!

You got to dive in feet-first when it comes to this stuff,

or you'll never know.

Head-first.

- What? - You dive head-first.

Who swims?

Heavy or light?

Uh, the food or the conversation?

Food, then conversation.

Then I'm fine with either,

as long as we get this house-special carbonara.

Then we are going way heavy.

Yeah.

That was my Nonna's favorite.

You know, it was at this very restaurant,

she taught me not to spill the salt.

Okay, so what is that all about?

It's believed, you spill the salt,

evil spirits start to lurk behind you.

So you throw the salt over your shoulder,

hits them in the face, they go away.

Makes perfect sense.

Wow. Your Nonna sounds like quite the character.

She believed all that stuff... Omens, superstitions,

that your dreams are messages about the future.

Mm, God, I hope not.

I had one last night

that Casey got Rosie a cobra for her birthday.

Let's hope they don't all come true.

Yeah.

I don't like to tempt fate.

You know, I don't, um...

I don't have the best track record

when it comes to love.

Yeah. Welcome to the club,

which I am definitely a part of.

Oh, come on. We have to have some good stories

of love and luck in our past.

No.

Tell me about your first kiss.

Oh, that was Hebrew school.

Jared Mendelbaum.

And he is in prison now.

Because of the kiss?

Uh, it was insider trading,

but the kiss was bad.

It, uh, it scared me off another one

for a few years.

What about you?

Also an epic tragedy.

I was 15, we were on a class trip,

and that's where I met... Gina.

Oh. Uh-oh.

We were on a train to DC,

and I leaned into the kiss, she kissed me back,

and then Gina said,

"I'm out."

And that was it.

She walked away, I never saw her again.

Wow!

Well, I gotta say, um,

you definitely upped your game since Gina on the train.

Maybe it doesn't take just one kiss,

but it has to be the right kiss.

Wait a minute.

That was you.

The movie theater?

You were so mean!

You wouldn't stop talking.

Well... Gosh!

I mean

all these chance encounters have to mean something, right?

Maybe the universe knows something we don't.

Who are we to tempt fate?

I'm willing to give it a try

if you are.

Goodnight, Tony.

Bella notte.

Dream a little dream of me?

It won't be the first time.

♪ Life is just a dream ♪

♪ Float down the stream ♪

♪ And watch the stars ♪

♪ The truth is just delight ♪

♪ In the eyes of a child ♪

♪ Fly through the sky ♪

♪ On a balloon ♪

Guess you just weren't enough.

Good morning.

Buongiorno.

I, uh, come bearing gifts.

Oh.

The strongest espresso you've ever had...

It'll make your hair stand on end.

And

cannoli.

For breakfast?

It's the Italian way.

Okay!

Well, I will take that coffee.

Me too. You, uh, haunted my dreams last night.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Can I offer you a cannoli as penance?

Um, there's a black-and-white movie marathon

this weekend, at the Vogue.

A little, uh, Jimmy Stewart? A little Barbara Stanwyck?

You want to... you want to go with me?

Yeah, that would be nice.

Hey!

He has a key?

Yeah, we share a kid. It just makes things easier.

Hi! Mm!

Hi, Tony.

Hey, Rosie. Bella and I are going

to the arcade this weekend, if you want to come along?

Yeah. I want a rematch at Super Shooters.

I'll give you that rematch, but I'm still gonna beat you.

Okay, put your stuff down.

Cannolis.

Nice.

It's real neighborly of you.

Mom, can you help me with my zipper?

Yeah, honey. Of course. Um...

Just going to be a minute.

So.

So...

Rosie's a great kid.

Look, guy.

Mia's my wife.

Ex-wife.

Semantics.

This is temporary.

We're on a break, but I will be back, okay?

I just want you to know that.

Bye, sweetheart.

Oh. Bye.

Bye.

Bye, "guy."

Where's my coffee?

He, uh, took it.

I can't sleep. Can I snuggle?

Yeah, honey. Of course. Get in here.

Is everything okay?

You and Daddy aren't getting back together, are you?

No, honey.

No, we're not.

I'm sorry, I know that's not what you wanted to hear.

You know, part of me's always gonna love him,

but

we tell people how to treat us

by what we're willing to tolerate.

And I just was tired of being lied to.

Daddy says he's getting help.

He is.

He is, and I am rooting for him,

like I have every other time.

Honey, I tried...

I really tried.

I tried with everything that I have.

I hope that you know that.

Neither of us... neither of us wanted this to be the outcome.

I just love you so much.

I know.

Do you know what I know, though?

It's gonna be okay.

Promise?

Promise.

Hey, neighbor.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, it is what you think it is, buddy.

See, I told you I'd be back.

I meant it.

Hey.

Have a great day.

You too.

Hey.

Hi.

How was work?

It was good.

What are you doing?

I am cooking you dinner.

Veal Parmigiana.

It's your favorite.

Yeah.

Just wanted to say thank you for letting me stay here

while they get my place ready.

Well, I'm doing this for Rosie,

and

you're staying on the couch.

Understood.

Okay.

Hey.

What about dinner?

Enjoy the veal.

So what book do you want to get at the library?

Oh, hey, can you run on ahead?

I'll meet up with you in a sec.

Hi, Tony.

Hi. I'm glad I ran into you.

I just... I know we need to talk about that.

Yeah, uh,

I've, uh, got something right now, so

uh, uh, this isn't a good time.

Yeah, but before Friday. You know, our movie night?

Yeah, about Friday, I'm gonna have to cancel.

Uh... something... came up.

Oh. Okay. Um...

Another time?

Yeah. Yeah.

I-I gotta go. I'll see you later, Mia.

Uh... 'kay.

Tony!

It's so good to see you!

Hey! You too!

I missed you!

I just got us breakfast! Come on up.

Perfect. I'm starving.

Oy vey.

Madonna mia.

Let's go see CATS.

Oh, gosh.

I'm calling, I'm calling, I'm calling.

What are you talking about?

Let's just say

I should've followed my instinct the first time.

Oh, my gosh. I am so sorry, honey.

Listen, I didn't like him anyway.

I mean, I liked him a little. He's... He was...

Do I have to come over there and have a word with him?

No. Guys, I'm fine.

- She says it's gonna be okay. - Okay.

Are you sure? Because we can bring over some wine

and a Ryan Reynolds movie tonight...

Honey! Honey!

Nobody likes Ryan Reynolds. You like Ryan Reynolds.

If I have to see.

Just Friends again, I'm gonna...

- Right. I'm sorry. - No Ryan Reynolds.

Listen. We love you.

We're here for you. Mia Mia, we love you.

Thanks, guys. Love you.

She loves us.

- Oh. - Okay, listen.

Don't eat your feelings, okay? Talk soon.

Barkeep!

I've missed you so much.

I was only gone three weeks.

Three pivotal weeks.

Mommy! You're back early!

Oh! Hello, my love!

I was able to cut my trip short

so I could be back with my family.

I have so much to tell you.

Yeah, I can see that all over your face.

Tell me everything.

I know it's request night,

and, usually, I go through

this stack of fun, upbeat standards we all know and love,

but when a man's heart's been stomped on mercilessly,

he wants to sing the blues,

so tonight,

I'm sing a song that Frank wrote about Ava Gardner

when everything was falling apart,

called, "I'm A Fool to Want You."

Not now, Red.

But first, can I get a show of hands,

for who else thought that they had found the one

and then, in the blink of an eye,

it was just over,

done,

kaput?

Because people are not reliable.

People, who need people,

aren't the luckiest people in the world.

They're suckers!

Oh, boy.

This is not going well.

Yeah, he is very negative.

I mean, but we did try, We tried.

We failed.

What else can we do?

I have my daughter, Valeria at home,

but you don't have a son.

What are you talking about? Because this all went so well?

So disappointed.

I had such a cute little outfit picked out for the wedding.

Yeah, and I planned the whole cocktail hour.

Listen, we have to stay out of their love lives.

These two kids have to figure it out for themselves.

And when you're right, you're right.

All we have left is a little hope

and a little prayer.

I mean, all the great songs came from great pain,

so maybe that's where we need to live,

to create beautiful music.

Sing a song!

Yeah, I'm gonna!

So as literature has taught us,

over and over and over again,

falling in love

is just common sense leaving your body.

You let your defenses down,

and you let some idiot into your life

because why? Why?

Because... Because he can carry a tune

and he looks good in a fedora?

Oh, boy. Somebody got dumped.

I heard that, Bethany.

Poetry...

Poetry is the soundtrack of our lives, okay?

Tragedy. Pain.

We cannot let ourselves be seduced by music!

I'm confused.

What does music have to do with it?

I'm asking the questions, Erica.

Thanks. All right?

So, today, we're gonna focus on the very prevalent theme

in poetry...

The broken heart.

'Kay? Most profound quotes on broken hearts.

Let's go! Lay 'em on me now.

Mineko Iwasaki... "Stab the body and it heals,

but injure the heart and the wound lasts a lifetime."

Yeah. Something to look forward to.

Right? Next.

Pablo Neruda, "Deny me bread, air, light, spring,

but never your laughter... For I would die."

They say they're gonna die.

But do they? Do they?

Do they die?

Yeah.

Uh... okay, that's, uh... fire alarm.

Pack up your stuff quickly and head outside.

Just right there, please.

Watch out. There's a fire right there.

Yeah. Watch it.

Fire...

Smoke out there. Wow.

Yeah, watch out for the smoke that's back there.

What are you doing? You're supposed

to run out of the building when the alarm goes off.

Yeah. That was me. The alarm.

You know you can get fined for that?

Mm-hmm, but you needed someone to save you from yourself

because that was a five-alarm fire down there.

Mia.

I know you liked him.

Despite every fiber of my being telling me not to...

I just didn't listen.

Next time, I gotta listen to that inner voice, I guess.

No! You listen to me.

I'm gonna tell you something about yourself, Mia Rivera.

In the last couple weeks,

you were the person you always were

before Casey broke you down.

And it all started with Penny Serenade.

Now, don't go back into the cocoon.

Okay.

Okay, now let's get out of here before I get arrested.

Let's go. Come on. Fire! Oh, my god.

Yeah, and who did that?

Well, I don't know. It's burning!

Hey, Rosie! This is my mom, Valeria.

Mom, this is Rosie.

- Hi. - Hi! Nice to meet you.

Thanks for taking care of my girl while I was away.

There's an apartment opening up in the building

- and we're gonna get it. - Yeah.

It'll make it easier on everyone when I'm traveling.

So cool.

Rosie, what are you doing out here all alone?

My dad just went upstairs. He forgot his phone.

I wanted to tell you

I'm really happy that your dad moved back.

I know it was really important to you.

What do you mean? He's not back home.

He's not?

I mean,

only until Tuesday,

but that's only because

he's getting floors put in his new apartment.

Good to know.

I bet it is.

Are you okay with that?

I guess so.

And where's your mom right now?

She went to see some boring black-and-white movie.

There's not gonna be anything boring about it.

I'll call you later.

Taxi!

[Irene Dunne, as Julie] When your arms are holding me up.

[Carey Grant, as Roger] When you're with me, you're safe.

I hope that kiss is all it's cracked up to be.

You wouldn't want Vivian to be disappointed.

Not like Gina?

Not like Jared Mendelbaum.

What are you doing here, Tony?

I think we had what's known as a "classic misunderstanding."

Ho. Okay.

So you're not with the beautiful brunette?

What?

I saw you hugging on the street.

Do you mean with Valeria, my sister?

Oh!

I was talking about Casey moving back in.

What?

Casey's not moving back in!

I know that... now.

Oh, he made you think he was, didn't he?

- Yeah. - Oh!

That's never gonna happen

'cause my heart belongs to someone else.

Uncle Harry?

And you know what?

I knew it after just one kiss.

I love you.

I know.

You go, Vivian!

Shh! Come on!

Sorry.

My mom would've loved you.

Oh, man, my mom would be so crazy about you,

especially if she heard you sing.

I wish I could've known her.

Yeah. Me too.

But I think they'd be happy we found each other now.

Not as happy as I am.

Now our work here is done.

- High-five. - Yeah.

Did everyone have a good time tonight?

I'm gonna close the show with a new one.

It was one of my mother's favorites...

A lesser-known Frankie song,

but I can't sing it alone.

Mia, will you come up here with me?

Oh, gosh.

- Come on, you! - Okay.

Miss you, Mom.

Miss you every day.

This one's for you!

♪ I know I stand in line ♪

♪ Until you think you have the time ♪

♪ To spend An evening with me ♪

She has a voice like an angel.

♪ And if we go Some place to dance ♪

Yeah, she's good.

♪ I know that there's a chance ♪

- Good? - ♪ You won't be leaving ♪

- ♪ With me ♪ - She's very good.

Uh-huh.

♪ And afterwards ♪

♪ We drop into a quiet little place ♪

♪ And have a drink or two ♪

♪ And then I go ♪

♪ And spoil it all ♪

♪ By saying something stupid ♪

♪ Like "I love you" ♪

♪ I love you ♪

- We did it. - We did.