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When life is pushing down, been used to hitting ground, I

can be your safe and sound.

You can do it on your own.

Don't need no one to show you, but I'm here if you're alone.

If you're alone, you're alone, you're alone, I can be your home.

Just hold on. We've got a way to go.

Hey, JoJo, what song is this?

This song is called Just Begun by the Figure Eights. Oh, JoJo, I've already

begun, and now I am done with this workout.

I'm sorry.

I don't know what you mean.

Yeah, fair enough, JoJo.

Send song link to Lydia.

Bye.

are the owners of the historic Waverider Inn in the beautiful Outer Banks.

Summer's here, rooms are filling up, so book your stay for an unforgettable

retreat. We'll see you soon. Hasta luego.

Hey, Sam.

It's Amelia.

I just saw your video.

Oh, the inn looks amazing.

It's been too long.

Let's catch up soon.

Good morning, Lydia.

Amelia, are you on your way?

Just about.

Hey, did you happen to click on that music link I sent you?

Figure eight?

Definitely a band we should keep an eye on.

Maybe, probably.

Actually, I have no idea.

Could you please pick me up a double Americano on your way in?

But...

Ryan, no.

That was not part of the agreement.

No. No!

I got the Monday's music catalog and the divorce, and you got a share of their

concert merchandising.

Uh -uh.

Okay, fine.

Fine!

Never go into the music business with your spouse, or they will eventually

become your ex -spouse.

Duly noted.

Just a friendly reminder, I'm no longer your assistant.

Hmm.

I know. And thank you for this.

Once again, my former partner turned competitor, R. James Records, a .k .a.

ex -husband, Ryan James, has beat us out too many times this year in signing new

artists because of the lucrative deals his label can offer.

I firmly believe that Dream It Real still has the upper hand when it comes

supporting the creative vision of its artists.

So let's continue to lead with that when speaking with prospective talent.

So, who's got some great news for me on this Monday?

Emily. I've been in talks with that Italian pop artist, Roma Roma, who's

getting a lot of traction.

Love it. Let's definitely do a full court press on her management team.

Anyone else?

Thanks for helping me pick which Roma Roma track to show, Lydia. You've got a

great ear.

Loving these leads. Who else?

Anyone heard of Figure Eight?

Awesome new band popping up on music blogs, social media feeds.

Oh, I've heard of their song, Just Begun. Super catchy.

Do we know where they're from?

Not yet, but they've got a pretty big following. They just don't post much

themselves, so... Okay, what genre?

Indie pop.

As much as we all love that genre, the board has really been pushing us to find

bands who can produce commercial pop hits and large -scale tours.

However... A bevy of followers is not something to ignore.

Let's see what else you can dig up.

Anybody else? Come on, it's Monday.

You're eight with the OBX.

So I did some digging, and it turns out that F8 is performing next week in OVX's

Making Ways Be Successful.

Yeah, I've heard of it. I've just never been.

Oh, trust me, it's big. It's like Coachella on the Coast or Sundance in

South. There's food vendors and carnival games. It's really fun.

Anyway, there's a lot of new up -and -coming bands, and they all want deals.

So, you know, the best part is...

My family spent summer on the Outer Banks, so I know the area really well.

My friend there owns a local inn, so... Just listen to this song.

They do have a unique sound, but... Oh, but you said in the staff meeting that

we are missing our chance with other bands because R. James Records is

first.

This is our perfect opportunity to not let that happen again.

Should I answer it?

It's spam.

It's maybe spam, so maybe I should answer it just in case. Sure, fine.

first, can I go?

I guess it couldn't hurt.

Amazing. Thank you. And when I do sign F8, maybe we can finally move forward

with me heading up that any division that you discussed.

We'll see.

Hello?

Hello?

You all right?

Sometimes I am.

Hey, stranger.

Hi.

Bienvenida. Oh, thank you. It's been too long. It's good to see you.

Oh, Samuel, you know she's tied up with a guest, but she'll catch up with you in

a bit. Oh, that's no problem.

I got you. Come on. Oh, thank you.

Quite the servant.

Of course. Oh.

Come on, this way.

That's right. You haven't been here since we did the renovations.

Oh, I love the upgrade.

It's come a long way since we worked here as teenagers.

Well, Sam wanted there to be a lot of special touches that were to make the

guests feel welcome.

You are upstairs.

Oh, look at us and our little cottage.

That was our secret escape from overbearing guests.

Well, now it's pretty much just a story shed, but I think Sam still uses it for

that very purpose.

It's still there?

You can go check it out later.

I definitely will.

Your room is right over there.

Okay.

Wow. It's beautiful.

Oh, I even miss that view.

There you are.

Come in.

Nice to see you. Hi.

Wow.

Five years.

You look exactly the same. Yeah, you do too.

Your hair though, is it longer?

Yeah, I grew it out.

Tried bangs like four times, so. Four times.

Isn't that the definition of crazy?

At least I'm not cutting anyone else's hair anymore.

Ah, yes. I was definitely the fool that allowed that.

I mean, I should have known better when you refused to use a brush or a comb. I

had a vision.

A vision, yes. You definitely always had the creative vision.

I was the more practical one, kind of like the teenage grandma.

Sam, it's really good to see you.

Hi. Sorry to interrupt. We have a cornhole emergency.

Can you come and help me out?

Yeah, I'll be there in a sec.

Sorry, I, um, what were you saying?

Oh, no, you're all good. No, you're busy. Go.

Okay. Do you want to join us for dinner?

Sure. It's not too much trouble? Of course not. No, okay. That's great. I

run, but we'll catch up later. Yeah.

What's life like at a big music label?

Well, I get to discover and find new talent and get to see them do the

of their music and marketing and promotion of the albums.

That sounds so fun.

And you still like living in Nashville?

Oh, yeah. City life is...

It's full of surprises.

So great. You're just exactly where you always wanted to be.

Mm -hmm.

Look at you, though.

It was always your dream to own this place.

Yeah, it was.

Señora, sorry to interrupt, but I figure no catch -up dinner is complete without

this.

Is this Jeff's homemade ice cream? Of course. Only the best for our guests.

Enjoy.

Are you not going to join us?

Sorry, I can't. I still have lots of work to do.

What?

Hey.

Get your own. Never.

I'll meet you in the office. When you're done here, we still have to go over

that paperwork, okay? Okay.

It's so funny. I passed by Jeff's on the way in here.

I thought it would appear.

It's all good memories here.

Totally.

Hey, that reminds me.

Do you ever hear from Will Bard?

Wow.

I have not heard that name in forever.

You guys were so inseparable.

Until... It would have not been a teenage romance without a little bit of

tragedy. At least you can laugh about it now.

You ever went into him?

No.

I don't think he's lived here since we all went to college.

What about you?

Are you dating anyone?

Anything serious?

No. No?

I have been so focused on my career.

I haven't been on a second or even a third date in a long time.

So what brings you to the OBX?

So I am on the hunt for this new band playing at the festival. Is that a

eight?

Hmm. I haven't heard of them.

But mind you, since we bought the inn, I haven't really kept up with local music

like I used to.

I haven't even been to the festival in ages.

Well, I'm thinking about heading to the Deep Blue tonight.

If they're playing locally, it'll probably be there.

The Deep Blue. Mm -hmm.

Do you remember when we used to stand outside on the sidewalk just listening

all the bands play because we were too young to get in?

Do you remember that?

That list from Uncle Ted. Oh, God. I wonder if he still runs the place.

We should come with you tonight.

I can't, but thanks.

Maybe we can hang out more another night.

Yeah, sure.

Hey, welcome back. Good to see you.

Amelia McKinley? Will? All right.

Hey.

Wow.

Wow. What a surprise.

Uh -huh. Agreed.

Can I get you a drink?

Sure. Yeah.

I'll have an IPA.

Okay. All right. Coming right up.

So, what are you doing here?

Oh, I'm actually in town for the festival.

Really?

I'm an A &R for a Nashville music label called Dream It Real Records, and I am

here to scout for a new talent.

Wow, okay. Well, you've come to the right place. Yeah, a lot of the festival

bands do their practice sets here. Yeah, I figured.

Do you still work here? Yeah, sort of. I'm helping out Uncle Ted again. I moved

back a few months ago.

Uncle Ted.

Did you know he introduced me to Jimmy Mitchell's blue album when I was 12?

No. No, I did not know that, but I'm not surprised because he's always had the

most impeccable taste in music.

It's the next band list?

Yeah, it's, you know, it's not set in stone, but yeah, that's it.

Still a pretty casual place, as you can see.

And an important one.

A lot of really successful musicians got their start here.

We don't like to brag.

It's hoping to hear the figure eights tonight.

I'm going to let... That's the band you're here to see?

Yes.

I'm slightly obsessed with their sound.

Really? Do you know them?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, they're local.

Very local.

Local? Mm -hmm.

Wow.

Okay.

It's just been really hard to track down, like, any info about them.

Yeah, yeah. Well, I mean, if you stick around, they might stop by later.

That would be amazing.

Is there any chance you could introduce us?

Yeah, yeah, for sure. I think I could swing it.

Sweet.

You know, in the meantime, I'm going to check out the stage.

Yeah, yeah, it's still on the dock right out there.

Don't disappear.

Oh, I wouldn't dare.

Part of me says that you're the one.

Little voices wait and see.

But your touch, your touch is like the summer sun and the heat coming over me.

as long as it's you lying next to

me cause it feels like

voices are incredible.

Aw, thanks.

We really love hearing that. I'm Amelia from Jim at Real Records out of

Nashville. I would love to hear more of your songs.

Are you guys signed anywhere?

No, but we're definitely looking.

Sorry. I've got to take this.

Talk more soon?

Absolutely.

Hello?

Lydia? Can you hear me?

The reception is horrible here.

Amelia, the meeting's been moved up. The board is meeting in four days. It would

be really great if we could have some positive news by then.

I need them on our side.

Already making progress. I am at a local bar where the FAs often perform and

just waiting to see if they go on tonight.

Get me posted.

Hey, everybody.

Thanks for coming out tonight.

I'd like to introduce an impromptu performance.

Promo.

Pushing down.

Been used to hitting ground.

I can be your safe and sound.

You can do it on your own.

As soon as you see them perform, I need a report. I want to know that they're

the real deal before I tell the board.

On it. Oh, I also heard this other amazing band called Mary Ann. They're

two sisters that are... Amelia, let's keep our eyes on the prize for now.

Hmm? Figure eight.

And the prize, right?

Got it. Okay, and a few other things. We've got a lot to cover.

Hey, you can't see our face?

They see you out there.

They played?

How did I miss them?

I thought you left.

No, I was out starting a work call.

How were they?

Oh, they were incredible.

Best set they've ever done.

I'm joking. They were fine.

They could tighten up in a few spots, but don't worry about it. I'm sure

catch them later in the week.

Where are you staying?

The Wave Rider.

Oh, nice.

Didn't Sam take that over a couple years ago?

Yeah. Cool. You guys still close?

Not like he used to be.

Mostly just the usual text exchange and liking each other's posts on social

media.

I was in college, the wedding, and I moved to Nashville.

Her busy careers.

Life got in the way.

Right. Oh, it's a shame.

I remember you guys were inseparable.

We all were.

Do you remember when you and your high school bandmates would play for the Wave

Rider guest at the Friday Night Clamping? Of course. That was our first

gig.

Those were good times until we...

I should...

change the keg in the back before it gets too crazy in here, you know?

No, sure. Okay.

It's probably going away.

Okay.

Maybe we can catch up more while I'm in town.

I mean, if you're not too busy.

Yeah, I'm sure I'll see you at the festival.

Okay.

Go this way. Yeah, right.

I'll see you around.

Yeah.

Have you given any more thought to the offer from the Mercer Group? Because

night you said you need to sleep on it, and today is morning, so... I did.

I just... I just need a little bit more time. I haven't made any decisions yet.

Okay.

Time is ticking, right?

And wouldn't it be nice to sleep in past 5 a .m. every day?

To have a financial cushion in my savings account. I mean...

That does sound quite lovely.

So?

So, I will continue to think about it.

Okay. Tick -tock, right?

I'll put these in the kitchen.

Thanks.

Hey, do you know how hard it is to run on the beach?

I do not, but I believe you.

Just know it looks so much easier in the movies.

Oh, hey, guests do not need to help. Oh, you can deduct it from my incidental

bill at the end of my day.

That minibar you have curated has been calling my name.

Ah,

Dom.

Hi. So, I just took a Pilates class with one of the Dream It Real board members.

complimented her on her toe socks, and soft -pitched her figurines.

There does seem to be some interest in creating a potential indie arm if you're

able to get them signed.

So, that's exciting.

Yeah, that's great news.

You know, I'm heading to festival shortly, so hopefully I'll make a band

and I will call you with any updates.

Please do.

Why are you so red?

Is that a sunburn?

I am not paying you to relax on the beach, you know. Lydia, you're breaking

up. I can't.

Amelia?

Yeah, I can't hear you. You can hear me. I know you can hear me. Bye, Lydia.

Oh, doesn't sound good.

What's up?

I got a call this morning from a buddy of mine in real estate.

Our dock out behind the bar is on sale.

The Mercer Group is looking to buy it.

Mercer Group?

Yeah, I'm told there's some big commercial real estate investment

in Atlanta.

Apparently they're making offers all over town and they got our dock on their

radar. If we don't make a better offer, we'll lose our stage.

You mean we don't own the dock?

No. When I first opened the Deep, I made a gentleman's agreement with the man

who owned the dock, Gary Parker.

He was a big music lover, and he agreed to lease it to me for a minimal fee.

And Gary passed just last month, and we didn't ever have a formal agreement.

And now the Parker family intends to sell.

I mean, can we afford to buy the dock? I have money saved.

No, no, no. I have a meeting this afternoon at the bank. I'll see about a

Ted. In the meantime.

You just focus on figure eights. That and the first big gig at the festival.

Hey, hey, was that Amelia McKinley I saw you talking to last night? Yeah, it

was. She's back in town.

Get this. She works for a music label called Dream It Real Records, and she's

trying to sign the F8s.

Wow. Okay, that's great.

Yeah, well, sort of.

I didn't actually tell her that I'm F8s.

What? Yeah, I mean, this sounds crazy.

Don't laugh at me. But when I saw her, for a split second, I thought she was

maybe here to see me.

Well, she kind of was.

She just didn't know it.

That's true.

I always like you two together.

Maybe this is your chance to finally reconnect.

I'm pretty sure she's very busy.

She's not trying to reconnect with me. It's strictly for work.

Well, there's only one way to find out.

Tell her who you are and see what happens.

Yeah.

I have to go see about a loan.

Is there anything I can do? No, you do more than enough around here already.

Don't worry.

Something will happen. Always does.

All right.

See you later. See ya.

It's luxury, I think.

Wow,

breakfast of champions, huh?

That's why I'm broken.

I had a pretty tough beach run this morning, so it's not as easy as it

No, I believe it. No judgment. No judgment at all. I might have one later

myself.

So, you've been up to all these years.

Well, I went to college. I studied music at Berklee in Boston.

And then I went on the road. I was a Joe Manners guitarist. Wow.

That's amazing.

It sounds much better than it actually was.

I was able to see what fame and a lot of time away can do, and I didn't like

it. I'd much rather live a settled life here in the OBX.

Helped head out of the deep blue.

Be close to my parents, you know?

What about you?

How'd you start working at Dream It Real Records?

Well, I mean, you know I always wanted a career in music.

Yeah. So, after I graduated from TSU, I went to work for my boss, Lydia,

recruiting new artists.

She and her husband at the time had a small label together, and they just

rostered the coolest independent artists after the divorce.

They cut ties, and he relocated to L .A., and Lydia stayed in Nashville and

formed Dream of Real Records.

So you stuck it out with Lydia.

Mm -hmm.

I just love her philosophy towards musicians.

It's a much more intimate approach than most labels. It just creates a really

safe, creative space for artists.

That's pretty rare nowadays.

Exactly.

Anyway, if I could prove myself to her this weekend, she says she'll consider

letting me over to the indie music division there, which...

It really is the next best thing to have in my own label.

So, F8, you think today's the day?

You know, I'm pretty sure they have a sound check in a few minutes for their

show this week.

Let's try to catch up with them afterwards.

That would be great. Oh, thank you. Yeah, sure.

I'll go check in with them. Okay.

Check one, check one, one, two.

Check one, one, two.

Wow, look at all this.

You two are really serious about putting yourselves out there.

Yeah, but unfortunately we aren't doing a very good job of it today.

Zero foot traffic over here.

You know, you should see if you can set up over by the rock dog. There's a lot

of action over there.

Good idea.

We'll try that.

Thanks, Amelia.

RJ, what is he doing here?

Uh, can you tell me where the figure eight sound check is? Uh, B stage.

Up next.

Oh, perfect.

Well, it looks like your task is a pretty big job there.

It's like staring at a chessboard.

I'm Amelia.

Rick, nice to meet you.

I guess I gotta get back to it.

Excuse me?

Sorry, hi. I don't know if you remember me.

Amelia! Of course I remember you. I hired you as an assistant back before

and I went our separate ways.

Sure did.

You know, I am so grateful for that.

I'm surprised to see you here.

Oh, an artist of mine, Tessa Sparks, she's headlining.

It was a bit of a last -minute thing, but I wanted to be here to support her.

the meantime, I'm waiting on the soundtrack for this new local band,

Eight. Really? Yeah, I'm hearing a lot of buzz about them. I think they're

to break out.

Interesting.

Yeah, no, I couldn't agree more.

It seems as though we are both here for the same reason.

Oh, really?

Lydia's assistant's about to one -up me.

I have been slowly moving my way up through the company since you left. Oh,

that's very good of you.

I'm surprised Lydia sent you. I didn't think Dream It Real would be into an

indie band. We are.

We definitely are.

Well, then, may the best label win.

Hey.

I can't believe this.

Look, I'm sorry.

I should have been up front with you.

It was too good. It was too tempting not to tell you.

Come on, come on, admit it. It's pretty funny.

It is.

coincidence. I know.

Hey, guys. You guys sounded amazing up there. Thank you so much.

Jessie. Hey.

And you are?

This is Amelia McKinley. She's an old friend of mine. I was telling you guys

about her. She works for Dream It Real Records.

Oh, nice to meet you, Amelia. Eli.

Eli. Hey, Jimmy. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you guys. You know, I listen to

a lot of music for my job, but no other band in a really long time has moved me

like yours.

I know you guys are generating a lot of interest, but Dream It Real Records, we

are an artist -first kind of label.

Okay. I think we could do some great things together.

Yeah, well, we'd love to hear more.

Yeah, we've got to go pack up, but can we talk about it later?

Oh, yeah, no, absolutely.

Let's go. Nice to meet you.

Thanks. Bye.

of good news.

That's a little bit of both.

You okay?

No, I'm drinking office coffee. Anyway, the good news is

I just met with the band.

It's their label and they are interested in discussing things further.

Really? Mm -hmm.

The bad news, RJ's here.

He's also interested in a figure eight.

What? I actually think that might be good news.

Because that means that figure eight is a hot commodity, so it'll be an even

bigger deal when we sign them.

Fantastic. We're getting close.

Now, could you please text me the name of the coffee shop near your house? I

need to send an intern out for an Americano. This is no way to live.

Sure thing.

Wait, um, how did RJ look?

Hmm, the same.

I heard he's going out of sideburns.

I, maybe.

I didn't really notice.

Hmm.

Interesting.

Uh, Lydia?

Oh, sorry. Uh, yeah, good work. And, uh, text me that address.

Oh, no. No, no, no, no.

Is everything okay?

Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, everything's great.

Right. Uh, did maybe you try a new game? One with the... Oh.

Check, practice.

Yeah.

Okay.

Thank you.

You sure you don't want to talk about it?

Not really.

But I could use something extremely high in sugar.

Thank you very much.

That's one way to feel better.

So you want to hear something totally crazy?

Mm -hmm.

Well, it's releasing our figure eights.

Wait, what?

Are you serious?

Really? That's fantastic.

Now you have an in.

Yes.

It's all so complicated.

There's another label here who's also interested.

That is one way to feel better.

That's an artist I'd love to find.

Great. You should.

Well, if this week goes well, I'm hoping it'll give me leverage to be taking

more seriously with my boss.

She's not taking you seriously already?

I'll just say I have yet to hit my stride.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Have some more. It helps.

Do you remember that summer we tried to form B -Fry Records?

I cannot believe you remember that.

No, I was at Penn's Records because that was my half of our best friend's

necklace. That's right.

That's right, and you spent the whole summer designing a logo and creating a

business plan.

You know, you two just go for it.

Start your own label.

I'm so lazy.

There would be so many things there to figure out.

Honestly, I'm not sure I'd want to do that on my own.

Oh. There's that and definitely not the right timing.

Yeah, I gotcha.

But if I'm being honest, this kind of sound like excuses.

I mean, when is the timing right for anything, really?

Hey, Amelia.

You might want to let Lydia know I put a really big offer in front of the figure

eights. One, there's no way they'll refuse.

That can't be good.

I know.

I need to plan that.

Must be good news.

Yeah, I'm meeting up with Amelia tomorrow morning.

Isn't this a pleasure?

TBD. Hey, did you finally tell her you're at B?

Oh, yeah. She came by soundcheck this morning to see for herself.

Oh, the look on her face. It was everything.

I bet.

How'd it go at the bank?

It went well. Yeah? It'll be a few days before we get the news.

Okay. That's good.

Well, I got some news.

The band got a second offer from another label.

R. James Records, which apparently is the main competitor to Dream It Real.

What are you going to do? I don't know, man. I'm torn.

Maybe you could help.

If we sign with RJ, we'll be on the road a lot more. We'll have a lot less time

at home.

But we'll have a lot more money.

This place could really use it.

Don't let our issues here sway you. It's hard not to.

I love the doc. Everybody does.

You know?

Now the band's going to have to make a decision soon.

Well, think it through.

I'm confident you'll make the right decision.

Yeah.

I saw RJ yesterday at the festival.

He told me about the offer.

Yeah, he's not messing around.

Well, I'm sorry I told you.

Our James' record is all about volume of clients and big tours.

You know, Dream It Real is about nurturing our artists and being

the venues we book.

It's quality, not quantity.

Unfortunately, there's another factor that's affecting the decision.

Care to elaborate?

Can we actually not talk about business right now?

Sure.

Okay, pick another subject.

Okay.

I pick Amelia.

Me?

Okay,

what would you like to know?

How's your family doing?

That's a loaded question.

Okay.

My parents got divorced when I was... a freshman in college, which wasn't really

a big surprise.

It was more of a relief, really.

But all is well now.

Everybody's having a pretty good time.

Oh, that's good.

Life is way too short for family drama.

What about your love life?

I'd date here and there.

Nothing serious.

Nothing serious.

I'm surprised you don't have a line of suitors waiting to bust down your door.

That sounds exhausting.

You know, doors are also just really expensive to replace.

What?

I swear, I did not plan this.

Our first kiss, right here.

You carved our initials on the pier.

So when I think about it, those summers when we were kids, they were the best.

Mm -hmm.

I agree.

So what happened?

You tell me.

Okay.

Well, the way I remember it is...

I asked you to come on stage, sing backup for my high school band at the

Waves Festival.

And the next thing I know, you're running off stage, crying.

And I thought you were mad at me because I tried to make you do something you

didn't really want to do. No.

No.

I was embarrassed because I thought I had disappointed you because I let you

down.

I have horrible stage fright.

Like, me in front of a crowd or a small group, if it is more than two people,

it's terrifying to me.

I tried everything to try and get over it, and nothing seems to work.

Really?

Amelia, I'm so sorry.

I never knew that.

It's fine.

But you never called me after that.

And that wasn't fine.

Yeah, because I thought you never wanted to hear from me again. You never called

me either, but... Because I thought the same thing.

Teenagers. What?

Hey.

Huh?

Do you want to come to the figure eight speech with me and the band later today?

I, um...

I have e -mails that I have to answer, though.

You don't need to do e -mails. Come on.

You can tell the band about all the venues you like.

Come on. Let's go.

Come on. Come on.

Mmm. Smells like the boys have got the grill going.

Oh, it has been so long.

Yeah. It's always been my favorite spot.

Why do you think I named the band after it? I thought that might have been for a

reason. Oh, yeah.

We spent so many summers here.

Docs of memory, for sure.

Oops.

Got to check on my boss.

Oh, no.

Oh, no, you don't have any service?

Oh, I guess you're going to have to go off the grid for a few hours. Can you

handle that? Yes.

Yeah?

Yes, I can.

Yeah?

Oh, hey, look at this.

Got some kayak.

Want to take them out?

Maybe race?

Old time's day?

Oh, game on.

Okay.

All I'm trying to say is the sound on B stage isn't great.

I've been trying to get Rick to move us, but so far, no luck.

I mean, I could see what I could do.

Really? Yeah,

that'd be amazing.

Yeah, thank you.

Yeah, I mean, just watch out for Rick. He's the stage manager. Bit of a

stickler. Oh, him, huh?

You know, he and I are already good friends, so.

Ah.

All right, guys, let's go finish our game.

We're holding on through all the years.

Looking back brings me to tears.

Oh, I want to see this through.

Why does that song sound so familiar?

I started writing it our last summer together.

Never finished it.

Still a work in progress, I guess.

You being here reminded me of it.

You should record that.

Yeah?

Okay, maybe I will.

What's wrong?

I've been meaning to tell you something.

I just found out that my Uncle Ted leases the dock next to the Deep Blue.

And if we don't come up with enough money to buy it, it's going to get

out by a commercial developer.

No. Yeah.

But the thing is...

The offer from R. James Records would give us enough money to buy the whole

place.

So I just feel stuck, you know? I don't want to let anybody down, especially

you. And Dream It Real would be the perfect fit for us creatively,

with you at the helm.

But this offer... I know.

We can't compete with R .J.

But what I can do...

is I would assure you that figure eights would be my number one priority and

that we would have a chance to grow together.

I know that.

And I'm really thankful, Amelia. And I know you want a decision soon, so I'll

talk to the guys and we'll have our decision next week.

Hey, you are just the man I'm looking for. Hey, what can I do for you?

I thought you might need a little dusting in.

Oh, thank you.

And I wanted to ask about the figure eight set tomorrow night. What about it?

Well, there's a lot to plan on stage B, but, you know, given their following and

this bigger setup, I thought stage A, they might sound better. Do you have any

idea how many moving parts that I've got to keep track of?

I haven't sat down in two days. It's the first thing I've eaten all day long.

Better? Not really a fan of relish, though.

But, yeah, it's nice.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

What about that stage?

Hey, Amelia, what's the latest?

Well, everything's great.

But I was just wondering, is there any way we can sweeten the deal for figure

eight? I think if we can come up with more money up front, we can encourage

out of the running.

Amelia, the only way I can offer a better deal is if they agree to cross

Pop. If you can convince them to adjust their sound, I could probably get the

board on board.

I don't know.

Maybe?

Make maybe into a yeah, and we're in business.

Push the pop!

You were totally right about setting up over here. It has been so crazy busy, we

haven't even had time to go to our van and pick up more stock.

Well, that's great.

Well, I want to let you know, I talked to my boss and told her how amazing you

guys are.

But for now, she wants me to stay focused on another band.

I know, I'm so sorry.

Bummer.

You know what? You guys are the next on my list. As soon as I can sign you,

okay? Okay. If there's anything I can do for you guys in the meantime, let me

know.

Well, uh... Hi, I've heard this new single from Mary Ann's.

Oh, it's perfect for a summer night on the beach. Here, take a card.

Got a free digital download on the back.

Hey, you guys enjoy.

Can I have one of these?

Oh, no. No, we're all out.

Oh, you're all out? Mm -hmm.

Oh, okay.

Is this the kind of service that you provide your clients at Dream It Real

Records? It is for the bands I believe in, like Mary Ann's.

Ah, right. I'm happy to do a shift at the F8's merch table. But should my

services be needed?

Oh, thanks. We really appreciate it. Perfect timing. We're running low.

So what's the deal?

Is there a shift over?

Can we have some fun now? She's all yours.

Yeah? All right, ladies, I'm going to clock out. But keep pitching the merch.

Oh, and the downloads.

You got it.

Making our own album cover would be just fun.

At least one of these is not completely ridiculous.

Look at us. Look at us. We're fully Fleetwood Mac right there.

Oh.

So what is our band name?

Ah.

Dual Flame.

A one -hit wonder pop group shot to the top of the charts and then faded

into mediocrity.

So tragic.

So, uh, figure eights have a Duel Flames pop song in their future?

Uh, no.

No, I don't think so. Why do you ask?

There's no reason.

I just, uh, the Super Pop album cover I thought might spark inspiration.

Hey, did you hear? What? We just got moved to A stage for our show.

What? Are you serious?

That's... Did you do this?

Let's just say the way to Rick's heart is they're a rock dog.

Well, whatever it is you did, it worked. So thanks, Amelia. That was so cool of

you. That's awesome. Thank you so much. Okay.

Here's what we should do. You should introduce us up on the stage.

Or not.

Never mind.

I'm sorry.

Sorry. Stage fright.

Oh, gotcha.

Okay, yeah. No pressure.

Offer stand.

Hey, I'm going to go check out the stage. Do you want to join?

I'll meet up with you.

Okay.

Hey, I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to put you on the spot.

I wish I could just go out on a stage and grab a mic and let it fly.

You rock stars are really brave.

You know, you don't have to be a rock star to feel that way. You know that.

You've got to tap into the confidence that's inside you.

Maybe it's time you start believing in yourself the same way you believe in all

the bands you love.

You know?

Oh, Bart?

Why don't you get so wise?

It's taking time.

Believe me.

Sometimes I feel like I... I'm more comfortable expressing myself in front

crowd. than I am in front of one person.

Could you do me a favor?

A really, really big favor?

Would you hold this for me?

I will.

Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Just so you know, I will be working on my comeback kit. It's Dual Flame. Oh.

Good, because those people need all the help they can get.

Oh, my. Thank you. Wow. What a sad, sad couple.

All right. I'll see you soon. Bye.

I'm sorry.

What about this was fun?

Yeah. All I thought was over.

This was terrible.

I guess I didn't really appreciate it.

Lucky it was to be too busy to exercise.

It's not bad for your first time. Oh, never again.

I miss how peaceful it is here.

I know.

Never gets old.

It's hard to believe I could be stressed, but Manuel and I are actually

of selling the Wave Rider.

What?

I thought you loved it. I do.

I do. That's the thing.

Is there a downside?

I don't know. I...

I mean, I really would love to try something new.

I'm scared.

To give the place up, it's all I've ever known since I was 15.

Anyway, I'm just feeling a lot of pressure, and I'm having trouble talking

Manuel about it. I just really don't want to disappoint him.

I just need to be honest with Manuel.

He'll understand.

It's something I wish I would have done with him a long time ago.

Speaking of which, you ready to head back?

I'm supposed to be Will, and I definitely need to shower first.

Oh, that depends.

Does that mean I have to use my legs again? Because they're really enjoying

moving. Okay, I'm on.

I'll help you up.

You got this.

So? So... It's really romantic.

Who do you have the song about?

Uh, no one. No one in particular.

Yeah, it's just a song.

Hmm. Come on, I want to know what you really think.

It sounds great. I really like it.

I do.

Okay, but?

I don't know.

I guess when I hear your voice in my head, I picture the beginning and ending

this song to be really stripped down.

No instruments.

Just me singing.

Huh.

Oh, no.

Okay, yep, I offended you. No, no, no.

No, you did not offend me. No, no.

Look, I... I wanted to know your opinion because I think you and your

ideas...

are brilliant.

Anyway, back to me.

You hear my voice in your head, but does that happen frequently?

That might be an issue.

You're funny.

You're really funny.

Hey. Hey.

Someone looks happy.

Yeah, you can say that.

What's with Amelia?

We're just listening to the new song that I recorded this morning. She has a

great ear.

And?

And nothing.

Nothing. No, she's just been super helpful with the band stuff. She even

rebooked at a better stage for the show on Saturday.

Oh, sounds like you two make a good team.

We do.

Yeah, we do, which is why we're really considering signing with her label.

And what's all you're considering?

She's made it very clear.

She's focused on work.

Okay, and since we were able to talk about everything that happened in the

I think we're in a good place.

I don't want to mess that up. Okay, well, sounds like you know what you're

talking about.

Hey, what's all this?

Oh, that's a loan from the bank.

We didn't get enough to maximize our group's offer.

No? Okay.

Well, I mean, the offer from R. James Records would give us the capital to buy

the doc. I don't want you making your decision based on this.

You need to do what's best for you, an F8.

There wouldn't be an F8 without the Deep Blue.

I can't turn my back on that.

Just let me worry about this, okay?

Okay, bear with me on this.

Tonight, you two are going to figure this out.

And we aren't leaving here until you make a decision.

So, I will jot down the notes.

Who wants to go first?

Pros.

Okay.

Well, pro, we make a serious profit that will allow us to buy a house or...

Start a small business.

Though, that's a little scary, too.

Yep. New business opportunities on both sides.

Got it.

Pro, no more dragging paddle boards into the water for sunrise yoga, only to

bring them right back in again when guests realize that they can't do yoga,

they have terrible balance.

Yeah, it's a 10.

Oh, I've got one. Pro, we get to go on a summer vacation for a time in 10 years.

Oh, nice.

Where would you go?

Montana.

Greece.

Montana?

Okay. We still have some things to work through.

How about you two continue this fun exercise, and I will go order a spinach

platter, because I think we're in need of an assortment of greasy appetizers on

this one. Nice.

Oh, don't forget the mozzarella sticks.

I love you so much.

Hey there.

Oh, hey. Hey, sorry. I didn't see you. How's it going?

Good.

I volunteered to order abs.

Ah, nachos?

Nope. It's like a platter.

That kind of night.

Got it.

You okay?

You threw it all off?

Yeah, we just threw it from the bank.

Our loan went through, but it's not enough to match the Mersel bid.

So unless we come up with some cash fast, we're going to lose the doc.

Which means no stage, no shows.

I'm so sorry, Will.

I can't even imagine this place without live music down by the water, you know?

So many bands started here.

We formed F8s here.

We wouldn't be a band if it wasn't for the Deep Blue and our community backing

us.

Look, I gotta be honest with you.

I don't think I can turn down RJ's offer right now.

I'm really sorry.

I get it.

I know how important this place is to you and to everyone who comes through

here. Yeah, I...

I know how much the deal meant to you.

I should go. I'm actually late for rehearsal. All right.

See you.

We agree.

Okay.

Looks like you two came to an agreement.

We did.

Okay, that's amazing.

And?

Italia.

Huh?

Where we want to go on our first vacation.

I need your help with something.

Oh, okay.

So we're reaching out to all the artists like you whose careers were launched at

the Deep Blue.

to see if you'd be interested in donating funds to help pay for the music

stage.

Yes, that's a deep loop.

Oh, yeah, Ted's still there.

Wow.

Thank you so much. That is so generous.

I'm going to go ahead and pass it to my colleague, Pam Moreno, and she's going

to give you the account info.

Molly Berenger, lead singer of Sandy Cove, she wants to donate with us.

This is Gold Lion's business manager. Is Joe something?

He said all business decisions need to be done through him.

Hi, Molly. Joe.

Amelia McKinley at Dream Room Real Records.

Yes, we got Lydia and her support together.

Gold Lion still likes to play with their favorite small things.

Hi. Happy to hear from you. Thank you.

That is amazing. That would be amazing.

All right.

Do you think it's enough?

Oh, I have no clue.

But it seems like a decent amount.

I'm sure every dollar's going to help.

Well, I had a lot of fun.

You and I make a good team.

Yeah, we do.

Hey, Chad. Hey, Amelia.

Will's just in the back getting some glasses. Hey, Will, Amelia's here.

Can I get something to drink? Oh, I'm good, thanks. No, I came too long.

I'll leave you to it. Actually, I came to see you both.

What's going on?

Well... Sam and I contacted all of the bands that I've been

through here over the years to tell them about the doc.

And every single one of them wanted to help.

What?

Really, this is amazing.

How did you guys do this?

A lot of cold calling and messaging on social media. It was worth it.

The Duke Blue is really special to so many people, including me. And hopefully

this money will help keep it running.

We can't thank you enough.

Between this and the loan, we should have enough to help did them ourselves.

I'm going to go call a children's real estate and put it off. Okay. Okay, go.

It's really good to have you back. Aww.

Wow.

Amelia, I've actually been meaning to tell you something.

Oh, wait.

Me first.

I want you to know that I didn't do this because of your deal with Arjun's

records. I honestly just want...

The best for you and your amazing band. And if you don't want to sign with Dream

It Real, it's really okay.

Okay, but what about your promotion?

What about the other promotions?

You mean more to me than this deal will.

I just want you to be happy.

Okay, well, more than anything, nothing would make me happier than being at a

label that understands us, you know?

That supports what we're trying to do.

I can't think of a better place than Dream It Real.

With you.

Really? Really.

So you guys are in? Of course we're in. Of course.

This is going to be so great.

I promise.

And, um... There's something else.

I want you to know the reason why I didn't tell you I was an F8.

That night.

The truth is, I... Sorry.

Lydia. I gotta take this and tell her the good news.

Yeah. Yeah, of course.

Oh, we'll talk more later?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah. I'll see you at the show tomorrow night. I can't wait.

Hi, Lydia.

Yeah. Hey.

That was Lydia.

She is coming here tomorrow morning.

Does that mean you're getting promoted?

It looks like it. Lydia said we have a lot to talk about.

Oh, yes.

I'm so proud of you.

We did it.

There's no way I could have gotten all those donations without you. Oh, come

I had so much fun. I love talking to those musicians.

It doesn't even feel like work. No.

So, did you and Manuel make a decision?

Yes.

We're going to sell.

Okay. How do you feel?

Nervous.

Excited.

Overall, I know it's the best decision.

Amelia, I am so happy you came back, even if it's just for a short visit.

Me too.

I'm sorry we lost Hush there for a while.

I let myself get caught up in too many things.

I just didn't realize how much I like having you in my life. I feel exactly

same. I'm so sorry. Let's never let anything get between our friendship

okay? Deal?

That's a deal.

Well, so now that everything's settled with the band, are you going to finally

tell Will how you feel?

I'm not sure.

God, things are so good between us. I don't want to scare him off. Come on. I

highly doubt that will happen.

But you'll never know if you don't put yourself out there.

You know, it's really annoying when you're always right.

I'll tell him.

Oh, that's great.

Okay, but after figure eight's played tomorrow, I do not want anything to ruin

their festival performance. Oh, you're coming, right? Of course. Okay, I

wouldn't miss it for the wall.

Amelia, you did a great job this week.

You and I both know what a fierce competitor RJ is, but you stuck to your

and delivered on your word.

You've got a bright future, dream it real.

Thank you, Lydia.

I have to say I agree.

That's why I'm promoting you to A &R director and putting you in charge of

figure eights.

You'll be working directly under me.

How does that sound?

That sounds amazing.

Wow.

Not that there's an indie division at the label.

I know I'm going to be able to help us grow this even more.

About that.

I think we need to hold off on that for now.

You said if I signed Figure 8 then we could open it. Oh, shoot.

I forgot my laptop in the rental car.

And it is impossible to walk in these hills.

Do you mind?

It is the white convertible parked in the front.

Thank you.

Hi.

Are you Lydia?

Yes, and you must be the elusive Will Barnes of figurine. That's right.

So let's get right to it.

First off, let me tell you how much I love your band.

Oh, thank you. The second I heard that track... It just began.

Yeah, exactly.

Oh, no good.

Really? Thank you. Oh, thanks so much.

Yeah, I'm... We are just...

So excited to be working with Dream It Real.

Everything Amelia has told me about the label, it just seems like we're a

perfect fit.

Yes. Amelia and I have big plans for you and F8.

We're going to make you huge pop stars and get you out on the road to maximize

your exposure.

Of course. We would never make any decisions without you.

This is a completely collaborative process.

I've also compiled a list of pop bands that I think...

The FH should try to emulate when you get in the studio to rework your sound.

Wait, what?

Rework our sound?

I know.

Develop your songs into something more mainstream.

Hey.

It's E -Melody.

I'm sorry, I need to take this. Why don't you two go over that list and

meet up after your set.

Amelia,

what is this?

What's going on?

What do you mean?

What happened?

Is this why you wanted to talk about changing our sound the other day?

Lydia wants us to be a pop group?

I can't believe we walked away from the RJ deal for this.

You promised that we would be in good hands, you know?

I trusted you.

Well, let me just try to break this out because I... Excuse me. Sorry.

Where is he going? Lydia?

A pop band?

Really?

I told you how important it was to Will that they keep the integrity of their

sound.

Were you even listening to me?

Okay, look.

I tried to get the board excited about them. I swear I did. But in the end,

was the only way they would approve the deal. I gave them my word that Dream It

Real Records would let them grow on their own terms.

But we weren't interested in changing them.

It's just business, Amelia.

The band will come around. I'm sure you can talk them into it. I don't want to

talk them into it.

That's not why I took this job.

It doesn't matter. It's too late.

They're not going to sign with us now.

Thank you for the promotion, but

I can't keep working at Dreamer Real Records anymore.

Just one more signature.

Last chance to back out.

Very funny.

How do you feel?

I don't know.

Ask me again in five minutes.

You're okay.

I got you. I got you. Give me your hand.

Okay, you know what? There's a step coming up.

That's it.

Right here. And open your eyes.

What?

I had the lawyers carve out this piece of land for you in the sale.

Do we still own the cottage?

I want us to keep a little part of the empire ourselves, you know?

And it was a lot harder to sell than I thought, so... Oh, honey, thank you.

We should deal with it.

You'll think of something.

Something great, as you always do.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Great.

Oh, no.

Well, that was nice while it lasted. Thank you.

It's Amelia. It looks like things went south.

I better head to the festival.

It's okay. Are you sure? Yes, of course.

I'll be right behind you. You're amazing.

I love you.

I love you, too.

It does help.

I'm really sorry, Amelia.

I know how much you wanted this to happen.

Maybe you just need to find Will and tell him the truth in person.

I think I've had enough heartbreak for one day.

Can you talk some sense into Lydia?

Nope.

And that's not in the cards for me either.

I also quit my job.

Yeah, it turns out that there was never going to be an Indian division after

all.

Lydia pretty much just dangled it over me for quite a while.

Wow.

Yeah.

Well, with any consolation, for the first time in 15 years, I don't have a

for what's next.

That makes two of us.

Well, I'm proud of you for standing your ground and believing in yourself.

I think the timing is finally right.

I know what we should do.

There have been so many incredible bands here this week, and I've gotten

to know quite a few of you.

I just want to say thank you to Will Bartz for inviting me to introduce

this amazing band tonight and for encouraging me to be brave and to

myself.

Well, if you guys are still interested in signing with a label, one that's

always going to believe in you and won't ever make you change your sound and is

always going to be by your side, then Sam and I would love

for Figure Eight to be the first band that signs with us.

OBX's newest music label, Two Waves Music.

You got over your stage fright.

Maybe I finally just tapped into my inner confidence that someone was

about.

Will, you have to believe me that I am so, so sorry about what happened

I promised I had no idea what Lydia's plans were. I would never be that

dishonest. So what? You just quit Dreaming Real?

There's no way I could go back after that.

That's why I'm starting my own label with Sam.

So we can help bands be the best versions of themselves with no

Yeah, I understand if the FAs aren't interested, but I really hope you will

I'm sorry.

I assumed the worst.

You know, I should have known better.

I think that's my cue. Yeah, yeah, yeah, you're good. Go.

You sure did. You were amazing.

I just want to thank Amelia for that very surprising and impromptu

That was very kind of you.

And, of course, we will sign with you.

Life is pushing down.

Been used to hitting ground.

I can be your safe and sound. You can do it on your own.

Don't need no one to show you, but I'm here if you're up.

Didn't think the outdoor music festival was really your thing.

And what makes you say that?

Okay, for the record, I love festivals.

Even if I did wear the wrong shoe.

It's just been a while.

Remember, I'm the one that took you to your first festival.

Looks like we both lost out on this one.

Yeah, looks like it.

What do you say we call it truth?

No more battling over bands or anything for a while.

So, if Junior Real Records tries to sign a band... I won't go there.

It's okay. Truth.

But I get the Monday's catalog back.

Fine. You just begun.

Quite a voice there, huh?

Yeah, I heard her say it earlier today.

Nice sound.

You're incredible.

You. You are incredible.

Look, I, um... I have always regretted the way things ended between us that

summer.

So many things were left unsaid.

I never want that to happen again.

No, no, me neither.

You know, I might have not known you were in the figurines when I came back

here, but... Do you know if I'm being honest?

I think I came back to the OBX for you.

And that's where I want to stay.

Well, there's time I tell you something that I've wanted to tell you for the

longest time.

I love you.

I have always loved you.

And wherever you are is where I'm going to be.

I've been working on this song for a while.

I wrote it for a very special person in my life.

So, Amelia, this is for you.

It's called All My Life.

Wanna see this through

All I know

is how I feel And all I want is what is real Oh,

I'm gotten by you

Even on your darkest days You

know that I will never ever change.

question what do you think oh let's see i like these two me

too maybe we sit in both and just let them choose sure okay oh hey did you

back from mona's talent manager yes apparently she is looking for more of a

boutique style label so yeah i know i think we've got a great shot oh the man

of the hour thank you yeah sure coffee thank you

Okay, should we get down to business?

Mm -hmm.

Let's start with song order for the album. Oh, did you see the list we sent

over? I did. I did. I have some thoughts.

Look at this guy. He's not even 10 a .m. He's already making waves.

All right, let's hear them. Okay, so I think we come out strong.

We start with All My Life, right?

And then we transition.

We could market it as a tourist destination.

Tourist? Who wants that? Change is on the horizon for the hit series that's

heart. I just want your aunt to like your fiancé. If there were ever a man

destined for a larger stage.

They thought Lucas would accept a job from father and you'd move home.

Are you tempted?

It's quite an offer.

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