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Thank you.

I just thought... You forgot to give me your number.

I know.

Love what you've done with the place.

Scarlett, hi!

Hi. I have an audition at 10, and I can't find my cell phone.

I'm sure I had it when I was doing my son's salutation.

No, I took a shower, and then I was listening to

Mariah.

Oh, you're kidding.

Did you find it?

No.

The Truman job's just been canceled.

Oh, no. Did they say why?

Something about a death in the family.

Oh, terrible.

Tell me about it. That job was going to set me up for the rest of the year.

Yeah, not where I was going with that. But, um, oh, we could brainstorm later

you want.

Nope. I already got an idea. Took me half a second.

Wow, I am good.

Do you want to grab a drink later?

I would, but I have a date with Danny from the bar.

Oh, the one that smells like dust.

He wears a natural deodorant. Otherwise known as human repellent.

Well, it's working on me.

Speaking of gorgeous men, the bar has just hired a new pianist.

He's a little too conventionally attractive for me, but he's right up

alley. Maybe you should swing by.

Check him out.

I would, but I have almost no faith in your judgment.

Right now, I've got to impress my new boss because she is the answer to my

prayers.

Which one?

The blue.

Sorry.

Excuse me. I'm sorry. I'm away from a meeting.

Excuse me.

Sorry. Sorry. Hey, sorry about that.

All right. I'm leaving.

Good luck.

Thanks. You too.

Oh, and have you checked your hand for your phone?

Well, then.

Love you. Love you.

Bye. Bye.

I know I'm early. No, I'm glad you are. Now I don't have to count 46 bottles of

wine and log it into my little clipboard.

I swear, event planning is not as fun as people think.

Must make you want to count up to 45 and crack open the last one just to get

through it.

No.

No. It's 9 .30.

No, I couldn't.

A morning mocktail, then?

May I?

Sure.

Here's how I see it.

You work hard, or else you wouldn't have your own business.

And you know the drink supply list inside and out because it's just part of

job description.

And because it's the morning, you have something light and fruity.

So, I hope you like mango.

Wow.

Oh, I see. You're one of those people, aren't you?

What? People.

One of those people that's just good at everything.

I mean, you're a photographer, but you look like a model.

Well, I used to be one of those, too, once upon a time. Of course you were.

Don't get me wrong.

The clothes, the catwalks, all of that was great.

But there was no control, you know?

What am I saying? You're clearly an independent woman. You get it. Yeah,

totally. I became a photographer, you know the rest, and here I am.

I love you.

Your work.

I love your work.

Really excellent work.

I'm just so flattered you even took this job.

Please. With views like these, I mean, this is every photographer's dream.

I bet it's pretty useful to own a place like this when you have a date, right?

Hey.

Hey.

Sorry I was late. I had a little problem with the elevator.

Somebody wouldn't hold the door open for me.

I hate it when people do that.

Yeah, you know, it really makes you wonder what happened in somebody's

to make them such a hoot.

Then again, if you were meant to be here at 9 .30 and it is 9 .34, let's say you

were at the lobby at, I don't know, 9 .29. Yeah, good guess. That elevator

a minute and a half to get up here. So you probably would have been late either

way. Even if that person that you mentioned, who we shouldn't make

assumptions about, did.

Hold the elevator for you.

Well, aren't you just a ray of sunshine?

Scarlett Jones.

Lucas. Lucas Sharp. We spoke on the phone. Oh, hi.

Yes, of course you are. Oh, I mean, not of course. Obviously, I didn't know what

you looked like because we spoke over the phone.

Sorry. Oh, my God. I'm rambling.

Why are you here again?

The piano auditions.

Yeah? But those were yesterday.

Yesterday? That can't be, because, you know, well, today is, uh... Thursday.

Thursday. Yeah, and is that a silo pick?

Um, hey, it's okay.

Um, oh, sorry. Um, look, I haven't chosen anyone yet. No one's

blown me away.

Why don't you... show us what you can do while I show Scarlett around.

I'm sure she wouldn't mind.

I'd actually prefer silence.

Oh, and Scarlett is New York's top urban and city photographer.

Scarlett, this is Lucas. Lucas, yeah. A pianist with absolutely no timing.

This is going to be interesting.

I promise you, you're not going to regret this. Oh, I'm sure I won't.

Oh, sorry. One sec. It's my insurance guy.

Sure. No problem.

Oh, Scarlett, did you fill out the online health and safety forms yet?

needs them today.

No, I completely forgot, but I will do that right now. Oh, great. Oh, and

you want to do one too?

Wait, so I got the job?

Well, you're not going to like this one. In case of emergency, do not use the

elevator. Oh.

That's really good. Very funny.

Yeah. Eyes on the prize.

Oh, there's a prize now.

You don't even know who you're working for, do you?

Jenny's mom is Joan Clark.

What? Yeah.

The Joan Clark. The Joan... You have no idea who that is, do you? Not a

clue. Joan Clark is only the second biggest architect -turned -real -estate

mogul in Manhattan.

Get an in with Jenny and you slipstream your way straight to Joan.

Oh, sorry about that.

Oh, before I forget, Lucas, can you send me your headshots for the website?

Oh, actually, I don't have any headshots. I've been meaning to get

getting some. Oh, that's okay. We'll sort something out. How are those forms

coming? Good. I was just educating Lucas on who your mom is.

Oh, yeah.

It's a whole lot of fun living up to her expectations.

She is my absolute hero.

I would love to meet her one day.

Hey, what about drinks tonight on me to kick off the official countdown to the

launch of this place?

I'd love to.

Good. What is it, 13 days?

Lucky 13.

And we can see if your mom is available.

Hey, look how that worked out so easily.

Sure. Lucas, do you want to join?

No, you're probably... I can't.

Busy. Yeah, shame.

But you know what? We should go to that new blues bar on Sullivan.

Nightshade? Yes.

That's actually where I'm playing.

Come watch you play.

Yeah, great.

Super. Well, I will see you two ladies tonight, then.

Bye -bye.

Phenomenal.

Does nine work?

Nine's perfect.

Oh, Scarlett, before I forget, can you do me a huge favor?

Sure. Lucas' headshots.

Hmm. I needed them, well, yesterday, to be totally honest.

I know you big time.

He has a phone, right?

Yeah, but it's... Actually, for this magazine editorial, everyone at opening

needs to be featured. It's part of the deal I have with my mom.

I don't think the quality of the phone... Do not worry about it. I would

to. Oh, really?

Oh, thank you. I don't want anything stopping me from hiring him, if you know

what I mean.

I understand.

He's just so pretty.

Yeah, no, I was with you.

you are not the new face of the vegan dog food revolution then it was awful

they asked me to explore the room as a dog what i know i

was only in there like 10 minutes i definitely didn't get it oh i'm sorry

phone free dog dinner just won't be the same without you i know but hey would

you have honestly looked back at this commercial and thought yeah that was my

best work

I guess it would have depended on what breed I was doing.

Oh, makes sense.

My yabby chihuahua was definitely a showstopper.

And the buyout was $10 ,000.

$10 ,000?

For $10 ,000, who cares if it was your best work? Who cares if it was even good

work?

How was your meeting?

Oh, it was fine. I mean, the place is great.

New boss is nice.

I'm pretty sure she has a massive crush on the new pianist. Who, by the way, is

the one you were telling me about from the bar?

Well, I don't blame her. He's a charmer, right?

Uh, no. No, he was rude and obsessed with some kind of elevator etiquette, as

that exists.

Yeah, you've lost me now.

I'm trying to get drinks with Jenny and her hot shot mom tonight, but he is

going to be there and probably completely mess up my chances.

Chances at what?

At convincing Joan to hire me full time.

Of course.

Her own personal photographer.

I mean, imagine it. And how exactly is that going to work?

Oh, simple.

It's just like dating. The same rules apply.

First things first. Make an entrance.

If everyone else in that bar is interested in you, they will be too.

Use their names as often as you can. It makes people feel like you're invested

in them.

And if you keep saying their names, they'll only be thinking about yours.

Buy them drinks.

They'll feel like they owe you.

Tell a genuinely funny anecdote.

I'm not talking boring bar banter. You're going for snort your drink out

nose funny.

Good. You've broken the barrier.

Then, you can pull out the big guns.

Eye contact.

Signals availability.

Keep it firm, but not aggressive.

Friendly touching.

The boundaries change when it's professional.

So keep it brief, light, and in the safe zone.

The real test of whether all this has paid off is in the feet and the

You want her feet pointing towards yours.

Means that she is not going anywhere.

And the handbags?

Women use their handbags like little shields.

And if she holds hers down to her side,

I'm in.

Well, I must say, you're a very impressive young woman.

Jenny's shown me your portfolio, and you've got a great eye.

Thank you, Joan.

I think we should discuss you doing some work for me next.

I'll give you a call.

Really? That would be amazing. I'd be so honored.

Now, I'm going to leave you girls to it. Enjoy the rest of your night.

How's cocktail, please?

Funny.

I thought you'd be one of those people with a very specific drink.

Well, I wouldn't knock it. Might help you pick up the pace a bit.

Well, clearly you haven't listened to jazz before.

Oh, sure. If I wanted to follow click quicker.

Well, this is technically a blues bar, so... Gershwin's okay.

So mainstream.

Oh... Darn it.

What?

Would you stop looking?

Stop. Oh, at what? The brunette over there by the entrance who's going to

this way any second now?

Would you stop? She's my ex, okay? It did not end on good terms. Yeah, no, I

clearly see that, and she is hanging off the arm of an absolute knockout.

And you're cowering behind a silk blend, by the way.

I'm not cowering. I just don't want to have to deal with that right now.

Well... I really hate to be the one to break this to you. Oh, do you? But she's

coming over.

Hi.

Yes, it's me.

Oh, God.

Why did it have to be me?

Wow. Wow.

A lot of baggage there.

Look, look. I can't believe I'm about to ask you this.

But would you consider pretending to be my date for the next two minutes of your

life, tops?

Hmm.

I'm going to need some more details.

What? Why?

Because I want to make sure that I'm defending the injured party in all of

For all I know, you could be the awful one. I wasn't. Oh, see, now that's what

the awful one would say.

You better hurry.

Okay, okay.

You see that rippling knockout over there?

Absolutely. I haven't taken my eyes off of him.

Well, there was some overlap between the two of us that she didn't tell me for,

you know, well, long enough for it to really hurt my feelings. And by the time

finally figured out what was going on and confronted her about it...

She told me she never really loved me.

Completely broke my heart and my PlayStation.

Ooh, heart.

How did she break it?

She threw it against the wall.

Classic technique.

She almost hit her cat.

Okay, see, now that's why you always survey the crash zone first.

Sarah.

Lucas. Hi.

You look great.

It's the new PlayStation.

Scarlett, Lucas' girlfriend.

Aw, cute. Like, how'd you two meet?

Oh, from work. Through work.

Oh, so you're a struggling musician, too.

No, I'm an urban and city photographer.

Look at you two.

How is this the first I'm hearing of this Lucy?

Oh, well, Lucy and I have been keeping it kind of quiet.

But we've been together for how long now?

Five. Four months.

Four month anniversary tonight, actually.

Oh, is that your boyfriend over there?

Yeah. We're much more casual, you know.

Modern. We like the theme of the podcast.

Wow. You know, I really admire that in people. I feel like they can have their

cake and eat it, too.

But good for you.

Lovely to meet you.

Hey!

That was pretty... I just want to say thank you. You're welcome.

Yep, that's what I was going to say.

Cool.

Yep.

I think this needs more time.

Do you have to go to work? Can't you just cough over a few drinks and just

for the afternoon off?

No, because unlike you, my boss doesn't think I'm irreplaceable.

Oh, that must suck.

Yeah, it does.

Come on, back to it.

Fine.

Sandra, I can't believe it. David's left me again.

What? That's like the fifth time.

Something's got to change.

It already has. With Smart Meal, the world's leading recipe box, getting your

life back on track one meal at a time.

Is that Jenny?

Jenny.

Harassing the general public? What are you doing?

I just had the worst first date I've ever had.

Actually, the worst first date anyone has ever had.

Well, I don't think that's true.

The guy was more interested in the waitress the whole time we were there.

Actually got her number right in front of me. And then he invited her onto his

boat later.

There was no mention of a boat when he asked me out. Not even a mention of any

boat. No, oh, hey, by the way, I have a boat. Do you like sushi?

Nothing. Well, at least he had a boat.

I once went out with a guy who had no shoes.

He didn't believe in them.

Who doesn't believe in shoes?

Well, at least he didn't ask out another woman right under your nose.

I think that justifies me drowning my sorrows at 2 .30 on a Thursday with a

popsicle.

The thing is, I've never really dated before.

I was with my ex for 15 years.

We started dating in college and broke up three months ago now.

It was the right thing to do. I mean, he was a horrible person and...

I'm pathetic, aren't I?

No!

I'll be straight with you, Jen.

Your date story there, it did make me sad.

And with all that new information you just gave me about your non -existent

dating history is even worse.

Terrible, in fact.

And I'm guessing you haven't developed your dating side since your last

relationship.

But you know what?

All of this is about to change.

So I'm going to need you to set that down.

Hand it over.

Get ready to take notes.

Oh, mental notes. I just need you to focus, because this advice is usually

free.

Do you want my help, Jenny?

Of course you do.

Why do I want to help you?

I don't know, because I'm bored, because I need a new project, because Lisa is a

lost cause.

Hey! He smells like dust.

But you?

You've got potential, and I'm going to make something out of you.

Any questions?

I'm great. How are you doing today?

Can I do a regular oat latte, please? Yeah, sure. Thank you.

Do you want to... No, it's okay. I'll get my own.

Actually, I needed to talk to you.

Jenny asked me to do your headshots.

Oh, well, you don't have to do my headshots. Because she needs them ASAP.

but I can always just do them on my... And she doesn't want you to take

ones on your phone.

They wouldn't be terrible. They'd be pretty... Tomorrow sounds good to you.

I'll be there.

See you then.

Can't wait.

Make that two regular oat lattes, please. Okay.

Thank you.

The library's two doors down, you know.

Me? Oh, the library. Yeah.

Yeah. Yeah, the library. I know.

I go there all the time.

But, you know, if they close at 5 p .m., what about all the folks who want to

enjoy a cocktail and a good book on a Friday night?

Ah, the forgotten few.

I'm Will.

Jenny.

Hi.

Hi.

Where have you been? We've been waiting for you. I was at the bar.

I just met the most amazing guy. He was reading Moby Dick.

Who goes to a bar to read?

I like that about him.

People only go to bars to read if they have no one to talk to or they're trying

to seem more interesting than they actually are. Which one?

Look, I like a good book as much as the next person, but going to a bar to read

is like eating soup in a movie theater. You just don't do it. I mean, as a very

interesting person, I'm going to have to go with Scar on this one.

It's just not the vibe.

And the lighting is all wrong.

I liked him. Maybe he's just shy and still putting himself out there. I don't

know. I felt something there and thought I could see things maybe going

somewhere. Excuse me? Not for a relationship or anything.

Good, because I've known this sidewalk longer. But maybe a relationship down

line. You've got to be kidding me.

Like in Serendipity, when Kate Beckinsale meets John Cusack just out

gloves. And then, years later, fate brings them back together on the ice

remember? This is not Serendipity, and I need you to know that.

I know, but... Look, if it's fate that you're after, let's just put

it to the test.

That's not what I had in mind. I know, but...

It's too early for you to get back into a relationship.

Can I not be the judge of that?

Clearly not.

And I need you to make a drastic change because you are attracting the wrong

men.

Couldn't I just held on to that? It had to be dramatic.

Not.

Again. A cacao ceremony is nothing to sneer about.

All I want to know is do you really need the gong?

The healing vibration of the gong gives us a more grounded practice.

What does that even mean?

Why don't you try it?

Open your heart and offer it up to the universe.

Tell it what you're grateful for.

I'd be grateful for sleeping in past 6 a .m. And your intention for the day? I

intend to destroy that gong.

I don't suppose you picked up anything else off the grocery list?

No.

But I did use your credit cards.

Oh, good.

So I'm the one funding this... this breakdown.

And that's what I'm grateful for.

I'm meant to be making my boss more visually acceptable to the outside world

today. He couldn't have picked up a yogurt. Not visually acceptable.

Helping her find her authentic self. Big difference.

And be nice to her today, okay?

She's not like you. She's shy and sensitive.

She has feelings.

I have feelings.

Yes. But when you hide behind these little jokes and snarky comments all the

time, sometimes even you forget that.

I get why you do it. I'm just saying.

Go easy on her.

That's all.

I can't make any promises, but I will try.

Enjoy your little chocolate party.

It's a cacao ceremony!

It's the same thing!

Hand it over.

What? You know what.

Hand it over.

What? My... Give it to me now.

Three, two... All right, all right, here.

You'll thank me later.

Oh.

Best date spot in town.

Capriccio's, by the way. Never fails.

It's time to shop.

Not half bad.

Not half bad.

I'm a knockout.

Don't mind the spiritual healer.

Welcome to my sound bath.

Let the waves of sound wash over you and cleanse your soul of its daily

stresses. You know?

Some level of stress is actually quite good for you. You know, being open

-minded and allowing new people into your life to change it for the better

be good for you too, Scarlett.

You'll learn that someday.

Take a seat over there, and I'm just going to get set up. Okay.

Good choice.

It was between this and Lisa's teen pop album. I went with the safe option.

Wise.

Besides, I need you to relax because you clearly don't like having your photo

taken. Well, no, especially by a woman who, frankly, terrifies me.

And now I'm all alone in her lair.

Look at the camera. Not me.

Why do I terrify you?

Well, for one thing, you're just so mean.

And that's terrifying.

Yeah, for most people it is, yes. But not you, apparently.

What are you afraid of?

Besides joy and the sound of laughter.

Chip nails?

Chip nails?

Yeah. Chip nails, wrinkled clothes, everything that doesn't make you look

perfect.

And that's it?

What do you want me to say? Rats on the subway?

No, no, it's good to know.

It's weird.

But it's good to know.

So tell me, when did you know you wanted to be a pianist?

Oh, uh, in college.

I majored in history, but I didn't really like it, so I spent most of my

music school, and I never really left.

What about you?

When did you decide that photography was your thing?

When my dad walked out.

Do you remember those wind -up disposable cameras we were all obsessed

we were, like, seven?

Yeah?

Well, I had one of those. And after

that, it just became easier to see the world through this tiny little lens and

to face it head on, I guess.

Probably not the therapist -approved way of handling it, but hey.

And photographing buildings and cities just made sense because they have a kind

of hidden baggage, too, I guess.

And, um, yeah. They also can't say no to you taking their picture, which helped

a lot.

Also, I don't like people, so... Makes sense.

You know what?

Let's go to the roof.

To the roof?

Yeah.

Oh, yeah. Come.

I found my love in Avalon.

Besides...

I left my love in Avalon and I sailed, I

sailed away.

I dream of him and Avalon from dusk till

dawn.

From dusk till dawn.

And so I think I'll travel on to

Avalon.

So? Tell me, you couldn't give me something, sweetheart?

You know your mother loves all those little details.

All those little details?

Shut up.

What did you say, honey? I didn't hear you.

Yeah, go ahead and say that again, Willie.

Yeah, Mom. It's Lucas.

Hello, Lucas, dear.

Hello, Mom. How are you?

It's such a shame that Lucas has to leave right now.

Yeah. You just said that, didn't you? You have to go.

You're running late.

OK. All right. Bye, Lucas, dear.

Bye -bye.

OK.

Mom, I don't know what else. to say, I gave her my number, and she hasn't

me yet, I guess.

I don't know. Call me crazy. I just think that's a no.

And that's it, huh? You're just going to give up, right?

Oh, come on.

There could be all kinds of reasons why she hasn't called you.

Maybe she lost your number, and you know what? She is searching for it right

this very instant. Maybe she... Maybe she lost her cell phone, or... Oh.

Maybe she asked... Stephanie brought it into the shower with her.

You know, your father did that one.

Oh, honey, maybe there was a disaster at work, and it is just taking up all her

time. I get it. I get it, Mom. I do. I really do, okay? Thank you.

Just don't rule her out yet, okay?

Okay. Okay.

Thanks, Mom. I really do. I got to go right now, so... Bye -bye, honey. I love

you. Bye. Love you, too.

Uh -oh.

Is somebody having lady troubles? Oh, come on. Okay, fine. Jump aboard the

dating advice train. Next stop, my life is in shambles.

You're not going to like this, but Mom is totally right. Oh, come on. I know.

Now, there can be a thousand reasons why she hasn't called you back, including

the fact that she has a life.

Okay. It's only been two days.

You're right. Give her a chance.

And then if you still haven't heard anything from her...

You've got to find a way to see her in person to see where you stand.

Thank you for that.

You're welcome.

Okay. Yeah?

Oh!

Swish. That's what I'm talking about. You're gorgeous.

Get out of here. Bye.

I brought coffee.

I know how much you like drinking lattes. I paid for it, so... I do,

Come sit.

You think that one's bad?

Take a look at this.

Oh, my God, it's awful.

Is that really what I look like?

It's like I'm in physical pain.

They get better.

See?

Oh.

Yeah. I actually look pleased to be alive in that one.

Can I get a copy of that one?

Sure.

I've actually starred the success ones, in my opinion.

Here.

That's the nicest one, I think.

In terms of lighting and everything...

They're all going to be on the hard drive, though. Okay.

It's amazing.

Thank you so much.

I mean, considering what you were working with.

You're not that bad.

Dang it.

I think I left the hard drive at my apartment.

When did you need them by?

Today.

Really? Sorry.

Okay.

Come on, then.

Yep.

Thanks again for all these.

Don't mention it.

Hey, guys!

Hi, Lisa.

Uh, bye, Lisa.

No, no, no, no, no. Stay for dinner, Lucas.

It's takeout night, so you're safe from our cooking.

Every night is takeout night.

Uh, sure, yeah, I'll stay. But it's on me as a thank you.

I don't know. Maybe it's a collaboration.

I'll get it.

I'm going to go help her out.

Oh,

no, no, no, no, no.

Which way?

Behind the pillow. Yeah, okay.

Don't say anything.

No, no, we're good. Oh,

hey, didn't see you.

Hey, do you remember when we were little and Millie Riley would push your head

into the sandbox?

Yeah, thank you for reminding me of that wonderful childhood memory.

You're welcome.

But she did that because she actually liked you.

Yeah, she did.

Do people still do that as adults?

Did somebody push your head in the sandbox? No.

No.

I just mean, like, do people still pretend like they're mean when in

actuality they like you?

Well, that depends.

On what? On if they're a psychopath.

Right. Normal functioning people in society don't go around being horrible

the people they want to date because unlike preschool, you can just leave.

You know, you don't have to stick around.

Why? Who is it?

Somebody from work.

Okay, and she's being mean to you?

Well, yeah, she's, uh, she's mean to everybody.

Aside from her boss, who she kind of, like, wants me to ask on a date.

But the other night, she was, uh, different.

Do you like her?

No. No, no,

no.

I just haven't figured her out yet.

Generally speaking, I don't think girls usually tell boys they like to go on

dates with other people.

So.

Yeah, you're right.

So, how should

I do it?

I mean, I don't even know the kind of things he likes. Hence the date.

Yeah, I know, but I don't know if he's like a dinner and a movie kind of guy or

a late night cocktail kind of guy.

I mean, he does work in bars.

No, Lucas is definitely the low -key kind of guy. You know, he'd rather joke

around than go to a fancy dinner at a stuck -up restaurant, despite the kinds

places that he works at.

Like the events I planned?

Yeah. Like the events you planned. But, you know, he's old school. And not in

the stuffy way.

Just in the... He puts uniqueness over novelty.

I think the key to him is just keeping it laid back.

Old school.

You got all that from him already?

Yeah. I guess so.

didn't need to come meet me. I would have seen you at home.

I had to get plant food for the little guys.

I hope you know what you're doing.

Yep. Apparently they need more than just water. Can you believe it?

Scarlett. What?

Come on.

What do you want me to say? That you should be asking Lucas out.

Not Jenny.

I don't do relationships and you know that.

So why should I stop Jenny, my boss, remember, from asking Lucas out?

Who would have already asked me out by now if he actually liked me?

Listen, I know you're used to guys practically fainting at the sight of

mean, I got a little lightheaded when I first met you myself.

At least we were eight.

Exactly.

But my point is, maybe you like Lucas because he's different. He clearly likes

you. I don't. He doesn't. This is all just a flutter. It'll pass.

Besides, I need the work with Jenny and Joan.

So I don't want anything to mess that up.

So, if Jenny wants to ask him out, if Joan wants to ask him out, if Joan's dog

Pepe wants to ask him out, I will be the first one to hand Lucas over, okay?

You know what?

I'm going to get some fresh air.

That's what plants are for.

Hey, I know where you live.

Jenny showed me the photos you took of Lucas, by the way.

He's a good -looking young man, isn't he?

Yeah, I mean, I've seen worse.

I gave Jen a little nudge in his direction the other night.

She's been so shaken by the breakup, and he seems like a nice boy. What do you

think? She did mention that, actually.

Oh, good.

I know I shouldn't ask this, but she can be a bit shy. So if you can, I

don't know, work the magic behind the scenes. I am waving my wand as we speak.

of those champagne glasses.

I'm just going to check the label. No, you are not.

Tonight, you are not an event planner.

You are just Jenny. So no harassing other women for crockery

because we're here to have a good time.

Besides, I like spending time with you, and you're going to have fun tonight.

It's getting you back on the scene.

Wow.

And you're a really nice person. I actually like spending time with you.

compliments are almost making me uncomfortable.

I'm just saying that there are certain things that we need to focus our energy

on.

Tonight, you are not going to be yourself.

Instead, you are going to be Jenny's cool older sister who likes listening to

vinyls and staying out past 10 p .m. on the weeknights.

And when you start chatting up with guys, don't try so hard because short

answers are mysterious.

But not in the way that you say yes or no, because those people are the worst.

What else? Oh, don't actually laugh at their jokes, unless they're funny, which

they usually aren't.

And, oh, always, always, always excuse yourself early.

Okay?

Off you go.

So, basically, just be a terrible person.

A terribly awesome person.

Not bad.

Just, all this, it's not me.

I'm not a 12 numbers on a napkin kind of girl.

And there's nothing wrong with that.

I'm a big fan of it personally.

I just, I know I want something more than that.

I mean, does all this really make you feel good?

Confidence is the most powerful weapon a woman can have.

And you have come so far. Do not give up now.

I'm not.

Because I'm going to get one more number tonight.

Whose? Lucas's.

Well, you already have his number. He works for you, remember?

No, I mean, I'm going to ask him out.

I'm going to do it.

Tonight. Tonight.

Are you sure?

No. God, this is stupid, right? I mean, there's no way he'd ever like me.

I mean, look at him.

And then look at me.

Hey.

Hey, of course he would.

And I know that I don't normally say nice things, but he would be so lucky to

have you.

So I think if you like him, you should go for it.

And watch him say yes.

I'm really concerned about you. Are you feeling okay?

And what kind of evil, wicked schemes are we planning tonight?

Helping friends, buying love, making dreams come true. You know, the usual.

Lucas, do you want to go out later?

Like on a date?

Oh, uh, sure, yeah.

I'll get off at 10.

See you at 10.

Perfect.

It worked.

That was amazing.

I didn't have to do too much.

I'm talking to guy after guy about nothing, really.

I just realized I want something more meaningful.

So I just went for it. Good for you.

If only all our thought processes made such cold, hard sense.

I just want to be with someone I like again. You know, someone I can see a

future with.

Who I can fall in love with.

Ryan Reynolds is the only man I've ever truly loved.

Oh, if you could just meet me, I know we'd be happy together.

Oh, I'm not sure his wife would agree with that.

She'd soon forget about him.

Oh, well, that would be something. You'd have to tell me your secret sometime,

Lisa. No secret. Just my magnetic personality.

But, Scarlett, seriously, haven't you ever thought about pursuing anything

any of the guys you've been with?

No.

Never. Well, then when was your last serious relationship?

I've never had one last more than a few weeks. On and off.

You've never been in a long -term relationship?

Now, why does that sound like a very bad person's done a very bad thing?

Oh, no, I'm sorry. I'm just surprised.

Ryan values a long -term relationship. That's why he's a keeper.

Hate to love and leave you both, but I've got to run.

I've got big things to do before the launch.

Who's your celebrity crush?

Hey, Lucas.

Hey, hey.

You remember how you told me to go see that girl in person?

Yeah.

Well, I've got a plan.

Oh, okay.

The whole of New York City, and here you are.

I've really got to stop telling people about this place.

But what can I say? It is the best in town.

Yeah, Jenny's been going on about this place, so we figured we should try it.

Oh, my gosh.

You've got a date tonight.

Yeah, we figured we'd celebrate the press launch.

You're welcome to join us if you like. Uh, no. No, I mean, it's just... You

know, it's your date. You don't want me in a third wheel.

Hi, Scarlett.

I can see why you love this place so much.

Get the steak.

Trust me.

We should try a double date here sometime.

That would be fun.

Yes, I'd love that.

No, I don't think so.

But you guys have fun.

Jenny and Lucas are on another date. I told you.

I know. What do I do?

Well, you're going to have to figure it out fast.

How?

Actually spend some time with them.

Why did I agree to this again? I don't do double dates. But that's what happens

when you have a couple of friends.

Oh, please.

You are not my friend.

I must admit, I'm surprised you even agreed to a blind date.

I didn't.

I lost the bet with Lisa over who could eat the most peas with chopsticks.

That girl's got freakishly nimble fingers.

Or maybe deep down.

What you really want is to settle down with a nice young man.

No, I don't have a deep down.

And... Where is Jenny?

Oh.

It's perfect. He is a male you.

Look away or he'll know we're here.

Sorry, I hate to break it to you, but... Wow.

Not many women look like their Instagram photo. But you.

And Croatia 2004.

You must be Nate.

An absolute pleasure to meet you.

Um, this is nuts, because, um, my editor was at your PR launch event, and she

wants me to write a feature about it. And you, obviously.

What? If that's okay.

Oh, my God.

Absolutely.

That'd be amazing publicity for us. Yeah, that's what I was thinking.

Take a seat.

Oh, sure.

Um, yeah, and I would have called and planned ahead to meet you, but, well, I

didn't have your number.

Oh, yeah.

No, that's no problem.

I kind of lost yours.

Well, it got thrown away. Not by me.

Anyway, it was a whole thing.

All I know is that there's a four in it.

Yeah, there is a four in it.

You're a tenth of the way there.

But listen, I can get your contact details and we can plan this for a

time if this is no good.

Oh, no, no, no.

Jenny just messaged.

She can't make it.

Whatever happens at this table, stays at this table.

If you'll excuse me.

Actually, I have to go to the bathroom.

You can't leave me here with him.

I have been in the presence of that man for a whole five minutes, 40 seconds

longer than I deserve to be.

So, I don't get it. I live the same hours as you, and I don't get any time.

Uh, no.

No, you've got jokes, but I'm definitely not going to win.

Well, you're afraid to get your hair wet?

this kind of stuff, so I'd rather spare people from death.

Go!

Oh my gosh. Let

me help you out. There we go.

This is a video for you. No, it's not.

Good job. Good game.

This is why you don't take me here.

I told you. It's really not good. And now there's a lot of people that are

watching.

Oh.

Can I interest anyone in a hot dog?

On me.

Yep. Swing it this way around. Bring it back. That's what I call falling attack.

All right. So let's just get this clear once and for all.

So even when you were bad at something.

You are the absolute worst at it. Is that it?

Yeah,

seems like that.

What about you?

What about me?

I feel like I don't really know anything about you.

Well, that's a good thing.

But also not true. We know that my taste in music is much better than yours.

Okay.

But really, I mean, where are you from? What is your favorite New York moment?

Oh, no, I have a good one.

What is your deepest, darkest secret?

Ooh, my deepest, darkest secret?

Yeah, or something deep.

Uh, I got deeper trust issues.

Don't we all?

Uh... My family is everything.

I don't really have any friends because my entire life I've dedicated to my

family.

Well, that's kind of sad.

Hey.

Remind me again why I'm telling somebody with an emotional range of a teaspoon

all day.

Oh, hey, now that's rude.

Yeah, well, you hurt me first. Well, you hurt me second. Okay, well, we're doing

this one.

And my last question is, Can I give you my number again?

Oh.

I'm kind of seeing someone right now.

Oh. Yeah, no, that's... Yeah, obviously, look at you. Obviously, you're seeing

someone.

That's fine. That's totally fine.

It's fine.

Is it getting hot in here?

I'm really sorry.

Don't apologize.

You don't have to do that. It's okay.

Obviously, it's totally fine.

I think I got everything I need for the interview.

Actually, do you have any photos that I could use for it?

My photographer Scarlett has taken some amazing photos.

I'll give you her details.

I have to go to the bathroom, but I'll be right back.

Okay.

What are you looking at?

Alright, what do we think? Should we go on the ferris wheel?

Actually, I think I'm going to head home.

I want to make sure Jenny gets home safe.

Oh, sure.

But... Can I have the big bear?

I don't think it'll fit in my apartment, so... Okay, yeah.

Bye. See you.

I had fun tonight.

And then he shoved this massive bear in my face and left.

Well, something must have happened.

So then I saw a text from Joan thanking me for helping Jenny get the guy.

No. Which, in my defense, he did already know about.

I just think that he thought it was more of a joke than a genuine plan.

If it were me, I'd be furious.

Thanks. Yeah, really helpful.

I mean, to have this earth... shattering connection with someone, only to find

out it was some covert love operation between them and their boss's mom?

I mean, it's all a bit much.

It wasn't exactly like that. I mean, it's almost like a betrayal.

All right. The deception, the dishonesty.

I mean, that's hardly grounds for a friendship, let alone something else.

Especially for someone with deep -rooted trust issues.

Yep. You really hammer that point home now.

I think I just need to distance myself as much as possible from Lucas and

Starting tonight.

Things have gotten too complicated, and I don't do complicated.

Oh, imagine you having to experience a really human emotion.

Exactly. And you're not the first person to tell me that this week.

So, I think it'd be best if I just sit back and let all of these natural

feelings of love and desire between you and Lucas, all these things, just blow

over.

That way no one gets hurt.

That way they don't get hurt.

What about you?

I'm fine.

Oh, we won't be needing these. It's just the two of us.

Thank you.

I invited Scarlett, but my mom's prepping her for some big shoot,

Well, John comes first.

What?

Nothing. Forget I said anything.

She's a bit work -obsessed, if you ask me.

You wouldn't say that if she were a guy.

Oh, I would.

Oh, I would.

Like it's not her ambition or it's not her aspirations that are the issue here.

It's the way she goes about doing it.

What's that supposed to mean?

I just don't think she cares who she hurts on her way up.

That's all.

What you having?

I'm not a fish.

Oh, I can't decide.

Hey.

Uh, I was thinking.

So my parents are going to be in town tonight.

And, uh, you know, I was thinking maybe you want to meet them.

Yeah, like I've met your mom however many times so I think it's only fair

you met mine Hi

you

This has everything on it, but I'm gonna need it back when you're done because

it's the one I'm giving Jenny Sure.

Thanks. Okay. I got it

I'll give it right back to you.

Okay.

There's my boy! Oh, hi, sweetie.

How you doing?

Look at you. You are looking so well, my love. Oh, thank you.

Hey, Dad.

Grandma.

Hi, dear.

Every time I see you, you're taller.

And, Will, you must introduce us to this lovely young lady. Oh, no, no, no, no.

This is Scarlett.

Scarlett's a photographer, and she brought up her photos for an article I'm

writing. Whatever you say, dear. I would love for you to join us, Scarlett. No,

that's very kind of you, but... She has other plans.

Yeah, work. I have a work thing.

They're making you go back to work now at this hour.

Yeah, afraid so. My boss is this crazy workaholic type.

And that's my baby.

Come here.

Look at you. You are so, so handsome. You're so beautiful.

Me next. Hello.

And you're taller too.

I sense the pattern.

What are you doing here? Well, I was hoping that Scarlett would join us for

dinner.

Why? Why?

Because your brother wants her to stay. That's why. I really don't. Sorry about

that. Hello, everyone.

Jenny.

Lucas is the guy you're dating?

Wait, hold up. You two know each other?

Wait, are you two?

No.

Scarlett brought over photos for the article I'm writing about Jenny.

Apparently Scarlett has to go back to work tonight because her boss is making

her. What?

Apparently her boss is some kind of crazy workaholic. Actually, that is

my boss.

Hi.

Well, that is settled.

Lucas, introduce me to this woman, please. How long have you been doing a

feature on Jenny?

I am Jenny.

Oh, Jenny. It's so nice to meet you.

And you, Mrs. Sharp. How long have you been working for her? Please, just call

me Grace.

For, like, two weeks.

Hold up.

If you guys are brothers, do you guys not, like, communicate?

And this is Martin. Martin, say hello to Jenny.

Hi. Hello, Jenny. And my mother, Agatha.

Hi, Agatha.

Nice to meet you. Oh, and you are not tall.

Is anybody else, like, really confused right now?

If I'm doing this, so are you.

This is gonna be fun.

Oh, boy.

On the menu tonight is beef bourguignon,

dauphinoise potatoes, and spring vegetables.

Delicious, sweetheart.

Excellent.

And how long till it's ready, honey?

More wine, anyone?

Yes. Yes, please.

Great.

Just put it on the table.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you, Jenny.

It's fine. Okay.

There you go.

Oh, one more.

Um, I'll just get you another one.

My daffy noirs didn't quite go as planned. Oh.

Oh, would you mind passing me the wine, Scarlet?

Of course. How rude of me. I've been keeping it all to myself.

That's a surprise.

What's that now?

Oh, I just thought you didn't even really like the wine.

Now you're trying to take it all for yourself, even though you have

Would you like the wine back, dear?

No. You go ahead.

Why don't I just open up another bottle, huh?

Rosé?

This game has become a bit of a family tradition.

Okay. All right. I assume everyone else knows the rules.

Yes. Yes. Okay.

I think we ought to split up into three teams. So, Mom and Dad, you're a team.

Lucas, Jenny, you're a team.

And Scarlett and I will also be a team.

Yay. Yay. Okay?

Okay. Okay.

Okay.

Nature.

Oh, this will take no time. This is what Scarlet likes to steal from everyone.

Oh, wine!

No, Tom, that's not nature, is it?

Grapes. Come on, Lucas. Gotta guess something.

What is she, uh, what is it?

Clock ticking. Nature. What do people steal? Hearts, hearts, hearts.

You would say that, wouldn't you? Time.

The correct answer was thunder. She steals everyone's thunder.

Right. I think it's probably my turn.

Uh, I actually think it's mine.

Set the timer, Will.

Hmm.

Random. Uh, it's world.

Random it is.

Don't worry, Will. Let her cheat. She can't help herself.

Then. Is what Jenny pleads when, in fact, she knows exactly what she is

Famous novel by Edith Wharton, Age of... Innocence!

Right.

Person. This person thinks they're so much of a heartthrob, they can train

people in finding a date when they've never been in a relationship themselves.

Also, person.

This... person should get off their high horse because they've in fact only been

in one relationship their whole life, which by the way sounded toxic as hell

a complete waste of an entire decade.

And even with all that deep and meaningful relationship experience, they

can't go out on a date without a guy asking for the waitress instead.

Scarlett, that's enough.

At least I'm not in love with the guy my supposed friend is dating.

She's the mean woman from work?

No. You'd rather just date your boyfriend's big brother. That's much

told me I couldn't go after him.

Wait, what?

Wait, wait. You're into my brother? I must admit, I am totally confused.

Martin!

You don't have to listen to what I say. You are a grown woman. You can make your

own decisions.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Let me get this straight.

You were driving me away from Will, falling for Lucas.

Well, at the same time, trying to set me and Lucas up? Okay, people really need

to stop phrasing it like that. What is wrong with you? What, are you so afraid

of your own feelings you organize this entire charade?

Get it?

Not entirely.

There were other factors involved.

Like what?

Like Joan.

What?

Joan and Scarlett have been trying to set us up from the very beginning, which

only makes Scarlett happy because she's been trying to get close to your mother

since day one.

I thought you were kidding, and then I saw the text.

It's true.

I admit it, but things change, and I tried to distance myself from you two,

which was working before this guy started introducing me as his secret

girlfriend to the in -laws.

You know what? I can't even be around you right now. I'm gonna go. Wait,

I... I really don't think you should be the one to leave.

Lucas.

I think you should go.

What did I miss?

What happened to you?

Why do you look so awful?

Because an awful, awful thing happened last night. So I'm going to need you to

make some of your friend's toast, Jack. Well, you're going to have to tell me

every little detail so that I know how big a portion you get.

Well, let's see.

Will is Lucas's brother.

Oh.

And I was there when Lucas, Jenny, and his whole family, including his elderly

grandmother, showed up for a reunion.

Oh, please tell me you just left them to it. Oh, I wanted to. But Will's mom

made me stay because she was convinced that I was Will's crush or something,

which, as we know, is Jenny. Jenny! Jeez, this just gets worse and worse.

Long story short, Lucas knows that I like him.

And Will and Jenny know that they like each other. They also know that I tried

to push them apart.

And it was all to get close to Joan.

And so they all hate me.

So, how big of a portion does that get me?

Oh, this is bigger than French toast.

No. Oh, yes.

There's only one thing for it.

We start today's session by giving thanks. And I want you to do this

Thank you.

Thank you, Mama Cacao, for giving us this

sacred cacao.

And now we thank the elements.

You know what?

I just don't think... Scarlett Jones!

Sit back down!

Now, I didn't want to have to do this, but I'm going to give you some tough

right now.

I know this hippy -dippy stuff isn't for you, but it means something to me.

So couldn't you, for like... One second, open your mind to the possibility that

it may do you some good.

I know your dad leaving was hard.

But he did a real number on you.

He turned you into this guarded, paranoid, afraid of any embarrassment

at all person.

And that is just not the girl I first shared my juice box with.

So, we have a lot of soul searching to do in the

next six hours.

And we haven't even gotten to the shamanic drumming yet.

I brought this for you.

You forgot it at our place last night.

I also brought you this.

Do not tell him I told you this.

But he's one of the good ones.

The best, actually. So, if you do like him, he won't let you down.

Thank you.

So, should I come by later, or are you going to go with another piano player

that, you know, you didn't get into a weird love quadruple with?

I was, but they're all looked up, so...

Guess you're going to have to do until then.

Thank you.

And you know, if you like Scarlett, you should just go for it.

You two are a good fit.

I think I knew that all along.

And everything we said about each other, last night aside, she's been a real

good friend to me.

It wasn't all an act.

She's a pretty bad liar.

She wouldn't have quit working for my mom if she had just been in it for

herself. She quit?

Yeah, last night.

I did not see that coming.

Catch you later.

See ya.

Hey, see you tonight.

However, the most astonishing thing about this brand new venue might just be

owner, Jenny Clark.

As I sit opposite this remarkable woman, I can't help but notice how she

brightens the place with her own lovely light.

A woman who knows a little something about burning the candle at both ends,

which even the most cursory glance at her resume will prove.

She possesses a disarming charm without even knowing it and effortlessly brings

elegance to the commonplace.

Hello?

Hi, Will.

It's Jenny.

Okay, you've got to ask yourself the important questions.

One.

Are you in love with Lucas?

Yes. That much is obvious.

Two. Do you secretly really care about Jenny and are worried that you might

ruined your friendship forever?

Yes.

Are these two relationships salvageable?

Yes. Because they both truly love you. I can see it in their eyes.

Three.

have to quit working with Joan?

Me?

Probably not.

But who doesn't love a grand gesture?

And we'll get you back in there.

I'll talk with her.

Four.

How are we gonna do all this?

Well, I can tell you for certain that your pride's gonna take a big hit, but

that's long overdue anyway.

Ooh!

How about this?

This is it. The moment we've been waiting for.

And hey, even if things don't go exactly as planned... Repeat after me.

I am not defi... Defined by a moment.

I am not defined by a moment.

Hey, Cap, Depper, the son of Depper.

Hurry, Scarlet, hurry.

Come on, we don't want to be too late.

Good evening, everyone.

I know, I've got this.

Pie again.

Wow, it looks incredible here tonight, doesn't it?

You're probably wondering who this random elevator emerging stranger is,

is fair.

I'm Jenny's photographer.

And friend, I hope.

You see, the thing is, I have made a real fool of myself for the last, well,

my whole life.

if we're being totally honest here, and I've taken my friends for granted.

I've used people to get what I want, relying on their willingness to let

in, which is something that I can't do for the life of me.

So if anyone has any tips on that, please see me after.

But I know that that's the only reason I've only ever had one true friend in my

life.

So then, when another one came along, I think like I always do. No, I...

I convinced myself that she was going to let me down as well.

And that is my own issue that I am dealing with through chocolate and

and a spirit guide named Lisa.

But the problem is when you're always assuming that people are going to let

down, you actually end up letting them down instead.

And even though there were definitely some...

fashion and dating and general life lessons she absolutely did need to hear.

really do stand by that.

She actually didn't need my help at all because she is pretty great just as she

is.

I mean, look at what she can achieve when you leave her to it.

And that's with me throwing a jazz pianist at her, especially one that has

me feel something that I have never, ever felt before.

And I have found that you can reason with yourself as much as you'd like, but

sometimes it doesn't make a blind bit of a difference, even though that person

might be completely incompetent, really quite annoying, actually, and who still

uses a filofax. I mean, where do you even buy those nowadays?

The point is that despite that person being so wrong for you in so many ways,

and despite the fact...

That falling in love with them is terrifying.

The thought of watching Ryan Reynolds movie marathons every night is much

scarier.

So, I know that I have let you both down, but would you maybe consider not

hating me? Because I really, really started liking you guys.

So, to my friend Jenny.

who I tried so hard to change, but who ended up changing me instead.

And to Lucas, who really, really needs to make a change to an electronic

calendar ASAP.

Here's Jenny and Lucas.

To Jenny and Lucas.

See that?

All down to the power of the five.

So, I was wondering if you maybe want to go out on a date sometime with

me?

What are you doing tomorrow night?

Well, you have got your big job with Joan tomorrow.

I spoke with her, and she'd be happy to have you back.

Wow. Yeah, well, she is pretty into me.

Yeah, well, that makes two of us.

Besides the bay I left my love in

Avalon And I sailed, I sailed away I dream

of him and Avalon From dusk till dawn

of him and Avalon from Dove.