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Guys, let's focus.

This is everything. This is what she is. This is what you wanted. I am

delivering here. I don't see the problem. This is how it works.

You have to understand, this is the process. This is the way she works. Take

these pictures. They're fine. They're good.

All right, here we go.

Ready?

There you go. Good girl.

Beautiful.

Great. There you go.

That was it.

Yeah.

Yeah.

There's your cover.

Thanks, everyone.

Yes, you have to have patience, monsieur.

I have to talk to her. I'm about to. I'm about to finish it up right now.

And she's very excited.

Yeah, I've got to go. Bye -bye.

Great job. Get home safe.

Another terrific April Littleton shoot.

Another thrilled client.

Yeah. Don't you mean we?

As in, yes, you should stop practicing that.

Champagne. Mademoiselle.

What are we celebrating?

Ready for this? You know who Vitova is, right?

Yeah, the French clothing company. The number two retailer in all of Europe.

They want to be number one, and they want you. I just spoke to them. They

you to be their exclusive photographer in Paris for two years.

Sounds great.

Great.

That's good. Okay, you think about it. April, this is not the reaction that I

was expecting.

April, come on, sweetie. This is Paris.

This is the fashion capital of the world.

I know.

I know you work very hard, and I know this is a great opportunity. I am

you the contract details as we speak. They should be to you right now.

Oh.

Bonsoir, mademoiselle.

Enchanté. Au revoir.

I love you.

Hey, Jed.

Look, it's a masterpiece.

Well, beautiful shape, bold lines. You are truly an artist.

Ah, furniture repair is hardly art, Karen.

Oh, but your furniture design is absolutely a craft.

I hear you're doing sculpture for the contest.

But you know, my mother is planning the contest, so she kind of wrote me into

it. Dad!

Come on!

We gotta go!

Did you have a good time?

Yeah, I like your swing. Yeah.

We gotta meet up with Grandma.

I understand.

Bye, Mrs. Waverly. Bye, sweetie.

Oh, and Luke, don't worry about your sculpture. Just do as I do.

Let go and let it flow.

Thank you.

You have one new message.

It's me, Jules.

Listen, I miss you.

I really think that it's time for you to come back.

And I think it's time for you to meet the new mayor of Belmont Hills.

Which, of course, makes me the first lady. So you should call me.

Okay? Love you. Miss you.

Well, look who finally surfaced. How is the life of a first lady of Belmont

Hill? Oh, I don't think that I deserve the title just because Frank won the

election. I'm still just Julia.

And I miss my best friend. I miss you, too.

Well, you know how the town centennial celebration is coming up? I was thinking

about how I could help, which led me to how you could help. Which is?

Do you think... it would be possible for you to donate some photographs to the

town? Look, you're a celebrity and pretty much the biggest thing to ever

out of Belmont Hill.

It sounds like you deserve the title of First Lady to me.

Done. I will pull a few photos.

All overnight then? April, I was kind of hoping that you would come back

yourself. It would raise so much money and go kind of a long way towards

the centennial.

I don't know, Julia.

But when my best friend...

Request a hand delivery.

I show up with a portfolio under my arm.

I can't wait to see you!

We'll ride our bikes to town.

We'll see Stan.

Am I in some kind of trouble?

I had a feeling you would.

I was mostly hiding it from your grandmother.

She's planning the centennial, and this art contest is important.

I promised to come up with something.

Boxes? Yeah.

Why don't you come up with something?

Well, I'm trying, but I think I've lost my muse.

What's a muse?

Muses are goddesses from Greek and Roman mythology. They give inspiration to

artists.

Hmm.

How do you get one?

Well, they say when an artist is ready, she appears.

Maybe a muse can help convince Grandma that this is your art project and not

just something to trick her.

Jess, where are you?

Got it.

Hi, Grandma. There you are.

Do you still want to go get a new library book?

Yes, I would love to.

And I also... So I have to do some research for Dad.

Okay, go get your card.

Okay.

Can you meet us at Stan's at 12? I've got a meeting. Yeah, sure.

I sure can't wait to see what you're working on.

Right, great.

I know that you're probably tired from traveling, but that's too bad because

and I have got to go over your photos so I can get them over to Ben at the

gallery.

Ben Cross, huh?

I can't believe you took over the gallery. That's so cool.

Wow.

They're beautiful.

Really?

I don't know. I don't know if they belong in a gallery.

Seriously? Look at them.

We've got to deliver these to Ben after lunch.

Hi, Stan.

Hey.

Afternoon, ladies.

Are you here for a treat?

Well, we're meeting Luke here. I have to go to a meeting. It's for the

centennial. Oh, yeah. It's going to be a great celebration. Yeah.

Bye, Grandma. Bye -bye.

So are you entering the art complex?

Oh, I'm not an artist, huh? Well, unless you consider making the best ice cream

sundaes in town in art. Oh, I do.

I don't know why.

So, the usual?

With extra syrup. Got it.

See? This is what I needed.

Get away from my life for a minute.

What? Your life sounds amazing.

Can we have a check, please? Thank you. It's my treat.

And what I was saying was I love my life, and most of the time it's fun.

just the next choice that I make affects the direction of my life.

I don't know. I mean, what do you want to do?

That's what I've got to figure out. Thank you. You're welcome. Oh, look, and

here's somebody who wants me to figure that out right now. I have to take this.

And it might be a minute. Oh, you know what? Actually, that is perfect.

I am going to head over to the gallery and drop your photos off with Ben.

Thank you. Oh, am I going to see you at the house later?

Yeah. Okay. Bye.

Hello, Tyler.

I did get your email about the Vitova contract, and no, I have not had a

to look at it yet.

Well, I'll walk you through it at lunch.

I'm in Belmont Hills.

Belmont Hills? What happened? Did your car break down?

No. I'm here helping out an old friend.

Listen, now, April, I just spoke to the Votilva people, and they are very

excited about you. Hey, sorry I'm late.

The drop -off took longer than I thought.

Thanks for looking after this one. Hey, no problem. She's my favorite customer.

Hey, Dad, look at this book I got from the library.

Stories of artists and their muses.

Turns out she actually listens when I talk.

Hey, can I get you some lunch? We got chili today.

Then I'll take a bowl.

Hey, Dad, look at this.

A muse doesn't have to be a goddess from ancient times. Many people find

inspiration in normal people of the day.

Gotta leave feeling good.

Dad?

Okay, Tyler. I know, I know you want me to make a decision soon, but I will have

to call you in a couple days. I gotta go.

Okay, bye.

Just give me a second to breathe.

April, it's me, Luke.

Luke.

Hi.

As I live and breathe, April Littleton.

I know her.

She's the one I've seen in Dad's old picture. She and your dad used to do art

together when they were in high school.

They even won a couple of art contests together.

I'm glad to tell you in person what I think of your art. It's amazing.

You're like the famous photographer.

I don't know if I'm famous.

Maybe just around here.

And they used to make art together?

Mm -hmm.

There has to be more in the budget. This is a centennial celebration.

Frank! Doll, well, I... It's not just a simple party.

What are you going to do, put a piggy bank outside and save up for the

bicentennial? No, I would... I am volunteering my time here.

How about a silent auction?

Pardon? What I've been trying to tell you as well, you remember April

Sure, April.

Julia got her to come back to town and donate some photographs for a silent

auction. Now, I believe that's going to make us a lot of money.

We'll get it done.

Everybody wins.

I thought you'd be happier about this news.

No, it's great.

Having the extra money is great.

April.

That's interesting.

Unexpected.

Yeah. Ben loved, loved, loved your photographs, and he's so excited to see

look like you saw a ghost.

I saw Luke.

And how was it?

Well, it was exactly how I expected it would be to run into the first guy that

ever broke my heart.

And I didn't mention how sorry I was about Maggie.

I told myself that it would be the... First thing out of my mouth. And then

I saw him, I just got... April.

It was so long ago.

Don't you think it's about time that you forgive him?

Forgive him?

He was my best friend. My creative partner. The love of my life.

And then one day out of the blue, he just takes it all away?

We don't know why he made those choices.

But he did.

And things have not exactly been easy for him back here.

April, he lost his wife. His kid lost her mother.

I know.

Which makes me feel even worse for being so mad at him still.

Are you going to tell me?

That he still looks so good?

Oh, yes. I mean, I'm supposed to get bald and fat? Oh, April.

He's going to be okay.

Yeah. And I saw him.

It's over.

And I'll be gone in a few days.

I'm gonna head upstairs and get freshened up for dinner.

Yep.

Jess, honey, wash your hands.

In here, Grandma.

What are you doing?

Looking at some old photos.

Grandpa died when Daddy was a teenager.

Yes.

Grandpa Jack.

I wish I could have met him.

Me too, honey.

Me too.

Daddy has this one in his workshop.

Yeah, he's very proud of that.

It's from a national arts magazine.

Wow.

Daddy talked to her today.

Well, that April's back, she can help him again, right?

I wouldn't count on that, honey.

Mom, Jess.

Dinner's ready.

Go wash your hands.

Hey.

Hey!

Where'd you disappear to so early?

Well, I couldn't sleep, so...

I thought I'd go exploring and take pictures of something other than women

expensive clothes.

Oh. Okay, well, have fun with that. I'll see you later.

All right.

Bye -bye. April, don't hang up. Probably be late tonight. What about dinner?

Got a meeting. I'll try.

Love you.

Oh, tell April I said hi.

Wow. April Littleton.

Mrs. Waverly, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you.

It's okay. You're a grown woman now. Call me Karen.

Okay, Karen.

This is amazing.

What are you doing?

This is my piece for the Centennial Art Contest.

You like it? I think it's amazing.

Would you?

Mind if I took some pictures of you while you worked? Go right ahead.

Can I take these?

Yes, go ahead.

How many more gallons I think we're going to need?

Maybe three.

Knock, knock.

Ben Crump?

April Littleton.

Michael, can you catalog this with the companion piece on there? Sure, Ben.

Hi. Welcome back to town. Wow, look at you.

It's funny that you stop by right now because I was just looking at your work

that Julia dropped off. They are great.

They are so striking.

Thank you. Thank you.

Yes, and polished.

You know, I'm not really sure I'm interested in this kind of work anymore.

Well, if you have other photos that you want to show, I'd be happy to put them

up.

Really? Yeah, of course.

Any chance that you're free for dinner Tuesday night?

The food at Sidewalk Cafe is excellent.

You know, catch up on old times.

I'd love to, yeah.

Then it's a date.

Eight o 'clock?

Sounds great.

I'll see you there.

Looks like I finally got a date with April Littleton.

I'm so excited you're back in town.

I want to be as cool as Mrs. Waverly when I'm 70.

I think they'd be happy just to be that cool now.

You know, these are kind of great.

You think so?

Because when I spent at the gallery earlier, I got this idea.

To document the other artists, you know, their creative process, how they work.

I think that sounds great.

Millie, Mrs. Waverly was so inspiring.

You know, not just seeing her art and talking with another artist, but

feeling like one myself.

I've been so excited to take photos in a really long time.

Do you think you can get me the list of all the other artists in the

competition?

Yeah. Thanks.

What's that?

I'm kind of not knowing where you are.

No, it wasn't that.

But here we are.

Mike Smith Studio.

Uh -huh.

Well, what's his medium?

He's a mud artist.

Bet you didn't learn about that in that fancy school yard.

I did not, no.

Well, he's definitely an interesting one, shall we say.

I'll catch you later.

Okay, bye.

Have fun.

Okay.

Leave me a message.

Hey, listen.

A number of people now have a second choice. It's a distant second, but

you've got to trust me. They're not going to hesitate to go that way. If

think that you're stringing them along, you've got to call me.

April, I said you were going to take a couple of days to think.

It's been a couple of days.

You're really stressing me out.

These are great. I think so,

too. Does that seem arrogant?

A little. I don't care. I don't care. I mean, I didn't realize how much I'd lost

that part of myself, and I just feel really good to get it back.

Here I thought you came back for me. Turns out that I'm actually helping you.

I'm not sure if I want just one photo of each person or a small collection to

really capture their process and progress.

April? Uh, April.

You do realize that there is still one artist that you need to photograph?

Really? Come on, April.

He's submitting a piece for the contest.

It wouldn't be right.

Which is why I called him and told him that you would be there tomorrow. Julia.

April, you can't leave him out of your project.

And, by the way, you are letting your personal feelings get in the way of your

professionalism.

It's like a Band -Aid, Littleton.

You just gotta rip it off.

I did.

Out front in the diner. And it hurt.

Hi. Sorry.

So, Julia called you, and she told you that I have to do this project. Yeah,

told me.

Okay, great. So, I'm just going to be an hour tops, and then I'll be out of

here. Okay, great.

Yeah, come on in.

Okay.

Is she here? Is she really here?

Hi.

Hi. I know who you are. You're Jeff.

You are, too. You won lots of art competitions together, but you went off

school and became a famous photographer, and my dad stayed here and does

furniture. Does furniture?

Hey, Jess, why don't you come make us a pot of tea like your grandma showed you?

Okay.

You still drink Earl Grey?

Yeah. Okay, and do the whole thing. The jay with the pot and the cream and the

sugar. Got it.

Yeah, and bring three cups to my workshop if you want to join us, okay?

Okay, Dad.

So, as you can see...

She does everything.

Something wrong with my video? No.

I mean, I just thought there'd be more sculpture.

Oh, yeah. Well, I guess you could say I've been on a hiatus.

I needed a break.

Oh.

Is that your piece for their competition?

Yeah, I'm off to a slow start, like usual.

So how do you want to do this?

Well, it's a collection of, you know, people creating their art, so...

So you want me to just start creating now?

I mean... Okay.

Did you make that?

It's beautiful.

Thank you.

Maybe we could get a couple shots of you... No, I mean, my furniture's not

really art. It's craft, and I don't know. It's not what I'd be putting in

contest.

So?

I'm out of ideas.

Yeah.

I should go.

Okay.

Wait.

You're already leaving?

Well, yeah.

Wait. No.

You can't leave. My dad needs help. Jess.

Look.

This is all he has for the competition.

April, you have to help him like you usually do. Jess, April and I haven't

worked together in years.

I don't care. You can remember how.

Jess, you know, I can't help your dad.

Why not?

Because I've seen all of the other artists' submissions, and that wouldn't

fair. Yes, it's called a conflict of interest.

Look beautiful.

I'm really glad we did this. I mean, honestly, I always wanted to ask you out

school, but you were very taken by Luke Dwyer.

Yeah.

Luke? Yeah.

Oh, Jess is finally asleep.

Hey.

I thought that all these years that you didn't want a sculpt.

You were busy with more important things like your family and your business.

I thought you liked making furniture.

I do.

Anyhow, it's late.

Oh, cat -tracted.

How was your day?

Really nice, actually.

Even Lou?

No. My dinner with Ben. Well, how was the photo shoot?

There wasn't a photo shoot.

He hasn't even started.

His daughter wants me to help him.

You know, work with him like we used to.

You know, with his work. She says that he needs me.

And does he?

This is the first night in a month that I get to go to bed without a blanket of

spreadsheets.

You okay?

You okay?

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, just Paul, Luke, and April thing.

Didn't go as I hoped. Not by a long shot.

You can't force these things.

I mean, if they could just let go of the past, then they would realize how

perfect they are for each other.

And they'd be as happy as we are.

Right?

Or as happy as we were.

Nice talking to you. You too!

Oh!

Mr. Cross, I need a favor.

What's that?

Well, it's really, really important.

It'll make a lot of people really happy.

Black and white milkshake, extra thick.

Oh, how are you? I can't believe you remembered my favorite.

How am I going to forget?

As many of them as I made when you were growing up.

Yeah.

You still work the counter? Every day.

If my name is on the outside, my face is on the inside.

So, double whipped cream.

Yes. Yes, please. I shouldn't.

But yes.

Okay.

I can't believe I've gone this long without having one of your milkshakes.

Well, maybe you should come back more often.

Stay right here.

Don't move.

Force of nature, that one.

Kind of reminds me of someone else I know.

Okay,

what is the emergency?

April?

I'm just having a milkshake.

Guess what? You can help my dad after all.

Jess, we talked about this.

It wouldn't be fair to the other contestants.

But I checked with all of them and they don't mind.

How did you know who all the contestants were?

Grandma has a list.

Force of nature.

Hey, Daddy, maybe you would... April can even make a sculpture of me.

So we'll obviously have to close off the entire street.

And then I was thinking we need two art stations for the kids. One right here

and then the other one over there.

They'll be making paper flowers.

There'll be some painting stations for the little kids for finger painting and

then self -portraits for the big kids. And then I had this great idea.

Do you think we could afford to get a kiln right out here for ceramics?

If you get people to bid high on April's work at the auction, then... Grandma!

April's staying!

What? You're going to help Daddy with the art contest.

And they're going to win the competition!

You what?

I'm entering the Belmont Hills Centennial Art Competition.

Let me be clear here.

I'm trying to get you to sign a contract that will ultimately change the...

course of your career, and you are choosing a small town art contest. I

It just happened.

I just spoke to the Vitova people, and they are willing to sweeten the pot.

They're going to get you the apartment.

Really? Yep, right there in the center of town.

Great view of the Eiffel Tower, the whole thing. And if you pass on this

sweetie, I'm serious. I'm considering throwing on a wig and doing it myself.

I know. I must be crazy.

So do I take that as a yes?

It means that I'm going to give you my answer when I get back into town.

She's here! She's here!

Could you just tell me which way you're leaning?

Tyler, I gotta go.

Okay.

Bye.

I'm sensing a pattern here.

I know.

Nice to see you, April.

I hear you've done very well for yourself.

No time to talk. Dad's up back. Come on.

Come on in.

Thank you for doing this.

Yeah, sure doll.

It's just that the last couple of years have been hard on him. I know. It's a

challenge raising a child on your own.

He shouldn't have had to go through that.

Oh, no, we should.

April, are you coming?

Yeah.

Okay,

dad has everything set up.

And get lots of work done.

Bye.

Thanks for doing this for Jess.

Not that she gave you much of a choice.

Well, she's very determined.

That determination will serve her well in life.

Yeah.

All right. I thought that we would start from scratch. Clearly, I don't have

anything here.

Yeah. No.

Do you have any ideas?

Not a one.

How about sticky notes brainstorm?

I almost forgot about that. Grab a chair.

Okay. First.

Well, I'm out.

Sticky notes or ideas?

Well, it seems both.

Maybe if I hold very still, they'll think I'm the artwork.

Hey. So, how was your first day?

Well, we didn't argue.

But we didn't get any work done either.

That's still positive.

Did you at least have fun?

Mom, please turn on the light.

I didn't want to wake anybody up.

Did I wake you?

That's my own obsessive thoughts that did that.

You're doing late night stress eating all wrong.

Only by this part is a healthy snack for Jess.

Honey, I've been thinking about April.

Mom, please.

Let me talk.

You're sculpting.

I didn't realize you couldn't do it without her.

Yeah, well, neither did I until she left.

That girl couldn't wait to get out of here.

She just didn't understand.

You wanted something different.

Yeah, I was just worried I couldn't cut it.

Honey.

Clearly I was right.

I had no idea you felt this way.

I thought you were happy here.

Mom, I've always been happy here.

You know, I love Maggie and the life we made together.

You know, and even after losing her, I don't regret a moment of it.

I belong here.

When we finish school, this member of this community is just his father.

And I like making furniture.

I'm going to regret this tomorrow.

Well, it's late.

I'm going to head to bed.

Come on, it's a work day.

Mmm, coffee.

It's so nice here.

I feel like I can breathe.

For the first time in a long time.

Are you planning on going to Luke's studio today?

Yes.

What are you thinking?

I'm thinking... I want to borrow your bike.

Morning. Morning.

You have a bike, right?

Uh, yeah.

Are you sculpting a bicycle or something?

I was thinking more along the lines of a field trip.

This is what we needed.

We always got our best ideas when we got out in the world.

Yeah. I can't say I've done much of that lately.

Really?

That's what I miss most about Belmont Hill.

The air that takes us to sleep while the tortoise comes in.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Just keep on pedaling. Don't fall, okay?

Hey, wait, wait, wait.

Our tree, look.

Yeah, the tree we had picnics under in high school.

Mostly, I remember when we were 10, you called me a chicken if I wouldn't climb

it. I also remember falling.

Break my arm. Still crying about it. Six weeks in the cast. Still crying. You

want to do it again?

No. For kids, you get arrested for touching. Are you chicken?

No, no, no. Seriously, you could get totally arrested, babe.

I shouldn't still work on me.

I feel like our whole childhood is wrapped up in this tree.

Yeah, I know.

Which is why this should be our project.

We sculpt it?

No, no, no. I'm not thinking clay. What is it like?

Like metal and wire.

And copper for the lead.

Yes. The centennial is a retrospective of the town celebrating Belmont Hill's

history.

This tree, this is our history.

You sure you want to revisit that history?

Yeah. I'm sure.

April, hey.

It's Ben.

Cross, you know. It was so great seeing you the other night. And, you know, I'd

love to see you again before the auction.

Give me a call.

Take it.

Can you throw some right here?

You're all right.

Oh, you've got a little.

Is that what you mean?

Really? Is that what you mean?

Yeah, I'd help, but I really want to see how this all turns out. Help, please.

Help.

Help, help, help, help. Thank you. Thank you.

Oh, well, let's see. We've got pencil wire, plaster powder, wire mesh.

I think Jess Dwyer convinced you to help Luke with his RP.

She is very persuasive.

Thank you for giving her the okay. It really meant a lot.

Yeah, you know, if I'd known how busy it would make you, I might not have

agreed.

I left you a message yesterday.

Yeah. I'm so sorry, Ben. I really did. I had a great time

the other night. It's just the thing with Luke has become all -consuming.

Do you have a date for your own silent auction?

I don't.

I think that's unacceptable, don't you?

We should go together.

I mean, I do know the guy who's curating your work.

I'd like that.

I climb in the window, and there she is, sitting on the chair waiting for me.

You got caught?

Yeah, not only did I get caught, I got grounded for a month.

What? That's what I get for going on an April adventure.

An April adventure?

April would come up with these wild ideas, and she'd always convince the

the kids to go.

And we'd all get in trouble, and she would somehow get away with it.

Did Mommy get in trouble, too?

Well, your mom wasn't around back then.

Jesse, come help me cook dinner.

Okay, Grandma.

April, are you staying for dinner?

Thanks for the invite, Jess, but I can't.

Oh, okay.

How's it going?

Fine.

You know, I wish you could have gotten to know Maggie.

Yeah.

She must have been a really great mother.

Jess is really great.

Not to say that you're not an amazing father.

It's just that, you know.

Well, what about you?

Any great loves in your life?

Here and there.

I really stayed in one place for too long, so... I'm sorry I didn't call, you

know, after... You know, I just... One of those things.

And I guess water under the bridge, right?

Yeah.

Water under the bridge.

Listen, if you want to head out, I can clean up here.

Sure. See you tomorrow.

Yeah.

Hey, April.

I'm glad you're back.

Me too.

I'm almost done with the potatoes.

Great, honey.

No, you didn't.

They're beautiful.

I didn't even know that.

Dear April, congrats on your first gallery show. Perhaps the next one will

Paris. Best, Tyler.

Tyler.

The delivery guy was driving up. Right, of course.

You know what?

You and I could use a date night.

Huh? How about Antonio's?

Really? Yeah, yeah.

Okay.

Yes.

I can be there in ten.

Sorry, honey.

Rain check?

They just keep piling up, Frank.

Hey!

Hey, April.

Everything okay?

Yeah.

Perfect. I got flowers.

Hello. So did you get the flowers?

I did. Thank you. And they made a big impact.

April, I'm not kidding about this whole Paris thing. Who's to say we can't get

you a show there?

Right. Belmont Hills to Paris in one short step.

Honey, I know you're burnt out on this whole fashion thing, but if anything

could inspire you, don't you think it's the most fashion -forward city in the

world? I don't know, Tyler.

Right now I'm more excited about a small town competition and auction than I am

about working for the second largest clothing company in all of Europe.

Did I tell you that they've sweetened the pot?

Yes, an apartment.

Yes, the apartment, but also a raise.

They're worried that you're playing hard to get, April, and they want to get

you.

Look, I'm your friend.

I got to tell you, opportunities like this do not come along every day.

Well, that's the problem.

I promise to give you my answer in a few days, okay? But I gotta go, Tyler. Bye.

Hey, Jess.

What are you doing? I didn't know you could draw.

I'm not that good.

Oh, of course you are.

When I erase, the old lines are still there.

Can I teach you a little trick?

Please.

See how you're holding the pencil?

Try relaxing your hand a little bit. Like that.

See? Gentle, but controlled.

Wow. You drew really good.

Like this?

Yeah.

Goodness, that looks a lot better.

There you go.

But I still don't know what to draw.

Well, you are your father's daughter, aren't you?

I have another trick for that.

Like what?

Like an April adventure.

Okay, so the object is to find and take a picture of something for every letter

of the alphabet.

So, for example, okay, A is for... Ant.

Perfect. Okay, um... Um... I don't know, Jess. I don't see any.

Weird.

Okay, so A is for... April's adventure.

Would that work? Okay.

Okay. Dad, come on. It's the alphabet game. Let's take a selfie.

Say, April's Adventure.

April's Adventure.

I love it. That's awesome. Good job.

Okay, so B.

B is for?

Mr. Mosquito. Hold on. I want to get him. I want to get him.

Hey, Jess.

What have you got?

R for rock.

So I think you got every letter.

Every letter but X.

X is a tough one. I don't think we're going to find anything out here with an

Maybe.

I can't believe it. You got every letter.

Let me take a picture.

So, did you get an idea?

Not yet, but I had a lot of fun.

So did I.

Me too.

I know Jess wanted you to have dinner with us last night.

Maybe you could stay tonight.

I can't. The auction tonight.

You're coming, right?

Right, yeah.

Yeah, maybe I could pick you up. We could go together.

Oh, Luke, um... Well... Someone else already asked me.

Uh... Kind of a date.

A date, huh?

With who?

Ben Cross.

I should actually get going.

Do you have it from here if I leave?

Yeah, yeah.

Thank you.

Are those bids for my work?

Yep, and on this one.

The bidding is up, too.

Ooh, and maybe this is someone else who wants to spend their hard -earned money

on your beautiful photography.

I'll be back.

Bye, Ben.

Bye, Ben.

What was that about?

Nothing. Mm -hmm.

Nothing looked cozy.

Uh, where is Luke?

He didn't come.

Why? Well, why would he? He's fine. Do you want to know the good news?

Ben told me the auction was going really, really well, the bids are high,

your plan worked.

After tonight, Frank should have enough money to put towards the centennial

celebration, and he can slow down a little bit.

Yeah, I don't think he's going to be doing that.

He's busy, but he kind of loves being busy.

He loves you more.

No question.

You've got to meet my wife.

Oh, well, did he call?

Anything on my teeth?

No, you're perfect.

Okay, bye. What do I got to do to get you to come to Belmont Hills, huh?

Hey, sweetie.

April, I've been looking for you. I have someone I want you to meet. How are

you? Oh, you look great. Thank you, but the art critic from up north is here,

and she wants to meet you.

Oh, okay.

This is the young woman I was telling you about.

Belmont Hill's most accomplished artist. No, no, I don't think that's really

true. Karen, your work is fantastic.

It's true.

Hey, Ben.

Hey, hey, where do you think you're going? Ben, hey.

I was, uh... I thought I forgot something in the car.

Yeah? Well, it better not be your wallet.

Come on.

These prices are going up fast.

Yeah? Yeah.

She always knew she'd make it as an artist.

She's very good.

Yeah, this stuff's okay.

Kind of like her smaller collection, though. Small collection? Yeah.

It's over this way.

It's kind of intimate, you know? And she's got...

A really good honor.

I don't even remember her taking these. They actually look like an artist.

Yeah, well, people always could see things that were there, even if other

couldn't see it.

I'll let you enjoy the auction.

Dan!

Hey!

You think you can steal me away from here? Make me a milkshake?

I need a break.

Come on now. Tonight is about your art, not mine.

I'm going to try to find something I can actually afford.

You

came.

Yeah.

Couldn't miss your big night.

So proud of you, April.

You've become an amazing artist.

These photos are exquisite.

Do you like this one right here?

I'm honored to be on that wall.

To be seen in that way. In what way?

As a real artist.

I haven't thought about myself like that in a long time.

Certainly never thought about furniture, sir. Luke, your furniture is art.

The lines, your use of color, the intricate carvings.

That's art.

That's kind of you saying, but it's functional, you know. People use it.

craft.

Would you like to give a drink?

Yes, but we're still talking about this.

Your furniture is obviously an expression of your...

Talent, vision, and skill.

Kettle, I think you're black.

What?

You've never considered your fashion photography to be art.

Here we are with the whole town clamoring to have a piece of your work.

Your art.

Yeah, um... It's confusing.

Well, lately, I've been thinking that my work has been holding me back as an

artist.

So much, though, that I've considered turning down the best job offer I've

gotten.

How?

In Paris. We're the second largest clothing manufacturer in all of Europe.

That's incredible.

Yeah.

It's hard to interrupt.

One of the buyers wanted to meet you.

Yeah. Yeah,

get in there. It's your big night.

Thanks for coming.

April, it's Tyler.

The Vitova people are starting to think you don't appreciate their generous

offer and they're considering other options.

If you don't give them an answer in a week, it all goes away.

The salary, the apartment, one of the greatest cities in the world.

It all vanishes.

Hey, Jess.

How's the drawing?

I'm having a really hard time getting started.

Well, that can be the toughest part.

Any ideas?

Yes.

I know that I want to do something about my mom.

Can you help me?

Of course I will.

Okay.

What do you remember most about your mom?

Oh, um...

She loved to bake cookies.

And she hated broccoli, but she pretended that she didn't so that I

it.

And she always wore lip gloss that smelled like strawberries.

And she said that her favorite thing, other than being daddy's wife and my

was being a teacher.

She made that.

Here.

This one.

Man.

Education is the wing on which dreams fly.

She used to tell me that when I didn't want to do my homework.

I like it.

I do.

It's a start.

So... Okay.

Think really hard about her. Try to imagine her.

Okay.

always make her lessons on the dining room table.

And she always had crayons and felt and beads and stuff, and I could play with

it.

And she'd hum while she worked.

Happy songs.

She'd hum.

I think that's it.

I think...

that you should try humming while you draw.

See if that works.

Okay.

What? What?

You keep on looking at me. You keep looking at me.

What are you doing?

There's a little spot up here.

A little boost there?

I think I'm okay. Yeah? Yeah, I got it.

Here.

I think I... Let me help.

April? I'm making sandwiches.

Do you want something?

Grandma says we can have gluten -free, dairy -free grilled cheese!

Just let me know.

You didn't. We did.

And what's it?

It really was.

Okay, tell me, I mean, what does this mean? I don't know.

Wouldn't get a chance to talk, so I don't know how it would feel. Okay,

How do you feel?

All I know is it was a good kiss.

A really good kiss.

Hey, honey.

I'm sorry I missed dinner. The meeting ran late.

I figured as much.

Well, how was your day?

My day was uneventful.

April, however, had quite an interesting one.

Her and Luke finally kissed.

Oh, wow.

Look at that.

Huh?

Aren't you happy about this?

Sweetheart, isn't this good news?

This is what you wanted when April came back into town, right?

What's wrong?

Nothing,

really. I mean, I'm happy for her.

I guess.

I'm a little jealous because I miss that kind of attention from you.

I think I'm just tired.

I'm going to go to bed.

Honey, it's late. What are you doing up?

Sorry, I'm working on my drawing.

Did you come up with an idea?

April, help me.

Come on.

Let's get you to bed.

Daddy!

Can I at least have some water, please?

For my birthday, can I have a camera like April's?

Maybe I'll be a photographer when I grow up.

I thought you wanted to be a teacher like your mom.

Maybe I can be both.

Do you think April would teach me more about photography?

I don't know, Jess.

She's a pretty busy lady.

But she likes us.

I hope she stays.

I hope she stays.

Oh, Maggie, what am I doing?

I brought you coffee.

And if you're really nice to me, there's a scone in it for you, too.

Thanks.

Really? Is this what you're going to do now? You're just going to pretend that

nothing happened yesterday?

I know something happened.

Are you sorry that it did?

I can't believe I'm here again.

Don't you get it?

You broke my heart.

I loved you.

So everything else checked out blood pressure. That's it. That's all I got to

work on. I can do that.

I got to go.

I'll take it.

Yeah, you've been hounding me for weeks. You should be thrilled, right?

I'm just a little surprised what changed since the other day. You know what?

Stop. No, don't tell me. I don't want you overthinking that.

Yeah, well, rent the contracts, book the ticket, and then send it to me. I'm

going to France.

There's an accident. Careful there, Jess. Wait, where is April?

She had to go home.

To her real home.

No, but when is she coming back?

She's not.

But she has to. The sculpture isn't done.

And she didn't even see my drawing!

Seriously, April? Paris?

You know you're doing it again. Doing what?

Running away. I am accepting an amazing job offer. Oh, a job offer that's so

amazing that you just happen to not deal with it the entire time that you've

been here?

You don't want to go to Paris. What you're trying to do is avoid your

about Luke. I'm trying to avoid getting my heart broken. Maybe if you just let

him explain about it.

And it doesn't matter.

Come on, April. Don't do this.

Jess, sweetie, what are you doing here?

You're really leaving?

I have to go home. I was going to come and say goodbye to you on my way out.

You can't leave.

Sweetie, I have business back in the city I have to get to.

No, you cannot leave. You don't understand.

Daddy accidentally broke the scope and he needs your help to fix it.

The competition is tomorrow.

I'm sure that he can fix it.

No, he can't.

You have to come look.

I got you some help.

It's not as bad as it looks. Yes, it is. We're going to have to rebuild the

entire trunk.

I can fix it.

Well, yours isn't the only name on the project.

Looks like you're going to make it.

I'm making a midnight snack for you two.

Yeah, April, she really came through.

It's nice when someone cares about you.

Mom, what am I supposed to do?

I made my choice a long time ago.

Besides, she's going to Paris. What am I going to do, uproot Jess and follow

her? Why not? Go where life takes you.

What am I going to do in Paris?

Build furniture for French people.

This town is still going to be here. Go live your dream.

You can build a nest and still fly.

Well, that took all night.

Did you guys finally get the sculpture done?

Yep.

We worked all night in complete silence, but we finished.

We made one more beautiful thing together, and I am very grateful for

And now, I just want to eat something, get a few hours of sleep,

and then start to drive back home.

Drive back?

I mean, you're not even staying for competition.

Win or lose, it doesn't matter. I have made my choice. I am a fashion

photographer. April, you've got to see this through.

It was a distraction.

That's all art is. It's a distraction.

Sooner or later, you've got to go back to your life.

No, no.

Art, real art, is not a distraction. It focuses you and it makes your life

better.

And if I am not mistaken, I'm pretty sure it was you who told me that once.

Fine.

Fine, I'll stay through to the judging.

But then I'm leaving right after, because I have to go home and pack for

What?

If you're going to walk away again, make sure that you don't have any regrets

this time.

Okay, keep walking. Now there's a turn.

Okay. Walk.

Okay. A little further.

Okay. Okay, keep walking, keep walking.

Okay, stop. Okay. Can I open my eyes now? No.

It has to be a surprise.

And look.

Honey, you did this?

Yeah. Do you think Mommy would have liked it?

Oh, honey.

I think she'd be speechless.

That's Mommy in front of the class, and that's me on the chair.

Education is the wing on which dreams fly.

That is what Mom always said.

April helped you with this?

Yeah. She helped me remember things.

She made it so that Mommy was with me when I was drawing.

One for you, one for the girlfriend.

Enjoy. Thanks, man.

Wow. Hi. Look at that. That's creative.

Here you go. Wait for me.

Yes. Thank you. They're gorgeous.

I'm sorry. What was that?

What was that?

Thank you, Brenda.

Thank you.

But when I came home the other night with those flowers from April, those

have been for you, for me.

I know I haven't been great at balancing everything, but I promise you I'll be

better.

That's not enough. I'll resign.

This is a great note to go out. No, Frank.

I don't want you to resign.

You're great at your job, and you love what you do.

I just miss us. I miss us.

I miss us. I miss you.

Mr. Mayor.

Oh, Mrs. Mayor.

So, what do you think?

Actually, I think it's exceptional, doll.

Well, if you think that, I had a great idea that maybe we could have an art

once a year. It'd be great for tourism.

Make an appointment with my office on Monday, okay? Okay. All right.

Madam First Lady.

Hi,

welcome.

Welcome. Welcome to you all.

Let's get started. I am Mayor Robbins, for those of you who didn't vote.

Welcome to the Belmont Hills Centennial Celebration.

Today is not just a remembrance of our past, but it's a celebration of our

future. Belmont Hills is a town founded for artists, by artists.

So what better way to usher in the next hundred years than... with a piece of

artwork from one of our very own adorned the lobby of our town hall. What are

you doing over here?

Hey, Ben. How are you?

Don't you want to come to the front? Are you judging?

No, I can't. I have to leave right after.

Hold on. Come on.

Oh, can I please have a cupcake?

Yeah. Please let me have a cupcake. Please. Each of the pieces represents

town in its own way. Hey, have you seen April? Uh, yeah. She is right over

there. Mom, can you watch Jess for a minute? Yes, but they're about to

the... I'm glad I got to take you out after all these years.

Ben, I'm sorry. I didn't... I

don't know what else to say, except he's a very lucky

guy.

Hey, I need to speak with you.

Can you talk outside for a second?

So, without further ado, the Belmont Hills Centennial Celebration Art

Competition Awards first place to... Listen, about Paris.

Luke, it's too late. I have to go to the job. I know.

I want to go with you.

That is, if you'll have me.

What? I want to come with you.

Wherever you go, if you go to France or Greece or Paris or Brazil or wherever it

is you're going.

But the point is, I don't want to lose you.

No.

No.

We don't need Paris.

I didn't want that job, Luke.

I needed somewhere to run because... Because I thought that you didn't want

me.

But now I'm...

You have a business here, and Jess has friends, and there's your mom.

I could afford to slow down a little bit and reevaluate my life, you know?

And if there is a job that I want, and it doesn't take me away from you and

for too long, then I'll take it.

Are you sure? Yes.

I never stop thinking about you. I know I can never replace Maggie, but I'll

love Jess just the same.

Anybody be able?

You won.

You won the competition.

You did it. Come on. Come on. Let's go.

Oh,

there they are. Come on down.

Beautiful, beautiful.

Each of the leaves on the trees is engraved with the name of a family in

Hills, and as the town grows, new leaves will be added.

Congratulations.

Very nice, very nice.

Well, our sculpture embodies a real tree just outside of town.

Luke and I played on it as kids, and we picnicked under it as teenagers.

We grew up under the canopy of that tree, just like we did under

all the love and protection you gave us growing up.

So now you're all part of our tree.

And as much as we're all a part of Belmont Health and each other's lives,

you. Yeah, thanks.

So, I'm sure it won't be too boring for you to come back here to Belmont Health

again. Well, who knows where our April, Luke, and Jess adventures will take us.