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Here are the cupcakes. The cupcakes aren't out yet. Where do you want the

champagne, honey? How about over there? Thanks, Mom.

Got the cupcakes.

Fabulous. Let me see.

Actually... There.

Perfect. Better.

Sorry. It's a good thing you caught that. Otherwise, the party would have

ruined.

Relax,

honey. It's going to be great.

I just want everything to be perfect, Mom. There's a reporter coming.

She's right.

We need to put our best foot forward. We're announcing the launch of our

cakes today. I still can't believe you got her to do weddings, Howard. I'm not

quite sure how that happened either.

Weddings are big business. We've got to give them what they want.

That's why I hired him.

It's the 65th anniversary of Providence's own Miriam's Sweet Treats

I'm here with owner and head baker, Jessie Dale.

So, Jessie, you inherited this shop from your grandmother, Miriam. Is that

right? I did, about five years ago.

She taught me everything I know.

Sounds like a very special lady.

She was my best friend.

Do you want to give us a tour?

Sure. Follow me?

Oh, so this is actually my grandmother teaching me how to bake.

Grandma's apron.

And that's actually a photo from opening day, 1955, when Grandma opened Miriam's

Sweet Treats. She was about the same age as me there.

And that's actually the very first bowl and spoon my grandmother ever used,

which she inherited from her grandmother, Flory.

Baking runs in the family, it seems.

Do you have any plans on changing the bakery now that it's yours?

No. No. Our history is very much a part of our story, and we're proud of the

fact that our bakery has remained unchanged for 65 years.

Of course.

We're always looking for a way to expand.

Have you told them about the wedding cake?

Thank you, Howard.

Yes, actually, due to popular demand, we now do custom wedding cakes.

Available for pre -order now.

Shall we do a taste test?

Yes, let's do a taste test.

Oh,

this is amazing.

It's really, really good.

Miriam's Sweet Treats, everybody. The best little bakery in Rhode Island.

Sammy's gonna try this. It's so good.

I don't think there's a single slice of cake left in this entire place.

Now that's the sign of a good party.

We've already had a ton of wedding inquiries, and the segment doesn't even

until tomorrow.

You guys should go home.

I'll clean up.

You sure?

Don't have to ask me twice.

Good night.

I'm sure.

Thanks, Howard. I'll see you tomorrow.

Mom, you've done so much. Go home.

Your grandmother would be so proud of you.

Really.

Thanks, Mom.

I really wish you would have been here.

Me too.

What do you think?

It's nice.

You hate it.

I don't hate it. I know what it's nice means. It means you hate it. I don't

it. I would just... Like that.

I don't see a difference.

Am I going insane?

Am I living in the sim? What did you even do? Good morning. Good morning,

Howard. You're in a good mood.

You're about to be, too.

I just landed at the biggest opportunity this bakery's ever had.

What did you do?

Belson wants to carry your cakes in their store.

Belson's like the grocery chain?

That's the one.

What? No.

Absolutely not. Are you crazy?

Jesse, this is huge.

And corporate. And impersonal. My grandmother would never have gone for

make our cakes fresh. We are not an assembly line.

They would still be fresh. We would set our own terms.

No. Sorry, Howard.

We need this, Jessie.

We'll find another way.

Why did you hire me?

To take over the books for Mom and to help us find ways to keep this place...

Afloat? Afloat.

Look, it's not 1955 anymore.

Rent is increasing every year. The cost of living is going up. Our suppliers

keep raising their prices.

If you can't find a way to keep up, you won't.

have a bakery at all. I know.

I know.

You're right.

That Belton's would be a huge change.

And I just don't want this place to turn into something it's not.

I already agreed to do wedding cakes.

Can't we just see how that goes first?

Fine.

But this deal won't be on the table forever.

I know.

Segment's on!

And I'm here with owner and head baker, Jessie Dale.

So, Jessie, you inherited this shop from your grandmother, Miriam. Is that

right? I did, about five years ago.

She taught me everything I know.

Sounds like a very special lady.

She was my best friend.

Do you want to give us a tour?

Sure.

I don't care that the designs have been through production already. I don't want

them in my new line.

We'll unload them at a sample sale.

Yes. Thank you, darling.

I'll be in later today.

Oh, this is amazing.

It's really, really good.

Miriam's Sweet Treats, everybody.

The best little bakery in Rhode Island.

Oh, Miriam's Sweet Treats.

Sounds great.

Thank you so much. We'll see you soon.

You guys will never guess who that was.

Who? Suzanne Cooper.

The fashion designer?

Are you kidding me? She is like the most famous person in Rhode Island.

She wants us to do her wedding cake.

Are you serious?

Oh, my gosh. I love her clothes.

Oh, my gosh. She is incredible.

I know.

This could open us up to a whole new world of elite clients. Maybe she'll

us an in -store discount.

I don't know. What is she...

Knobby. Or demanding.

Oh, she will be. For sure. No doubt.

But this is excellent news. This is excellent news.

When is she coming in?

Now -ish.

Now -ish.

Tell

me why I'm

here again.

Well, Evan can't make it. And I need a male perspective.

Male perspective.

On keg.

Exactly.

Well, is my male perspective actually going to influence your decision in any

way?

Probably not.

Good. Yeah, well, I'm glad.

Glad that's clear.

I love cake, cake, cake, cake.

Well, I love cake, too, Riley.

And I love your enthusiasm.

You know, you could learn a thing or two from her.

She's here.

Does everything look okay? How does everything look? Do I look okay? Would

guys relax? She's just a person.

She's not a person.

She's an angel. An icon with the ability to perform the national spotlight?

Yeah, so don't mess this up. Oh, mess up and we're done.

No pressure.

Thank you.

Welcome to Miriam's Sweet Treats. How can I help you today? I'm Suzanne

We spoke on the phone?

Yes, of course. So nice to meet you.

And you must be Evan.

Congratulations on your big day.

Actually, I'm Aiden, the brother.

Oh.

Well, welcome.

Evan's in surgery today.

And pretty much every day.

And who is this little cutie?

This is our official cake tester.

She's an expert.

Oh, really?

Riley, my daughter.

Nice to meet you, Riley.

Would you like a tour of the kitchen?

Okay.

Beatrice, do you mind?

Are you sure you don't need my help out here?

I'm sure. Thank you.

Well, there you go. All right.

Don't break anything.

So, shall we eat some cake?

Well, yes. It's what we're here for.

This is delicious.

I mean, I should get married again just to hire you. Oh, well, luckily I'm a

firm believer that any occasion is an occasion for cake.

Well, I love all of them.

You're hired.

You are so hired.

Excellent. I will draw up the paperwork.

Thank you. I so look forward to working with you.

I do.

Dad, Dad, look what I got. Can I take it home?

You've got to leave that here.

Dad.

Sorry, sweetie.

Try some cake, though.

Ooh, chocolate.

Yeah. Here we go.

Okay, coming in, coming in.

Yum, can you get some chocolate after that? Well, I love four berry. Sorry,

Riley. But chocolate is my favorite.

I know, kiddo.

You can have a chocolate cake at your wedding.

Sorry, I had the choice.

Okay.

You know what, Riley? Why don't you keep that rolling pin? We have plenty.

Really? Here you go.

Thank you.

You don't have to give it to her.

It's fine.

You should keep it. I can tell there's an inner baker in there.

Thank you.

Okay. What do we say?

Thank you.

Thank you. Seriously.

It's no problem.

Well, we should really get going.

Jesse, why don't you come to my house this week and you can look at my wedding

plans. You can see the look I'm going for. Get a little inspiration.

Sounds perfect.

Tomorrow? Noon?

I'll send you the address.

I look forward to it. And I look forward to working with you.

Me too.

Thanks, Jesse.

You're welcome, Riley.

It's nice to meet you.

You too.

All right, come on, you little munchkin. There we go.

Going to the thrift store?

Boy, yeah.

Thanks again.

Bye. Come on, you. Let's go do some rolling.

Well, looks like we're doing our first wedding cake. She looks incredible.

I'm going to go write a press release.

What? Where are you even going to release that? How about that brother?

Aiden?

He's married.

That's not what Riley said.

Really?

What'd she say? Not much, but Aiden is a...

Single dad?

His sister's my client.

Besides, I am not looking at dating right now.

Okay. Do you mind if I date him?

Uh, sure.

I guess. I mean, if you want.

You know you want to.

Anyway, I'm going to go for dinner. Want to grab a bite?

Nah, thanks. I'm going to stick around here.

De -clean the mixers.

You did that yesterday.

I did?

Well, they can never be too clean.

You work too much, Jess.

But I respect that about you.

I, on the other hand, plan on taking full advantage of my night off.

Enjoy it. I am rooting for you.

Please.

Wow.

Isn't it fabulous?

This way.

Wow,

this certainly gives me a lot of inspiration.

I know.

Isn't it amazing?

Definitely gives me a lot to work with.

Okay. Wow, Suzanne, you look amazing.

Thank you.

Stop.

Oh, no thank you.

I'm sorry, are you having a party or something? I can come back another time.

Oh, no, of course not. I just really wanted you to get a feel for what the

wedding will be like.

Okay, well...

I'm definitely getting a feel for it. Now, you will just have to imagine the

poppies. They are being imported from Oregon.

They're beautiful.

Oh, no, thank you.

Well, yeah.

Okay, wow.

They're amazing.

Right?

Another.

Well, should we get started?

Thank you. We'll see you tomorrow.

So, how was preschool today?

Yes, thanks.

Where are we going?

Suzanne's.

Oh.

You love Aunt Suzanne.

But why can't you stay with me?

Well, I'm sorry, Riley, but I got to go back to work.

Just for a couple hours, though, okay?

Okay.

Come on.

Come on. There we go. Big jump, big jump, big jump, big jump. Woo!

I really love this one.

Wonderful work so far.

Thank you.

Well, I'll include your feedback and incorporate your inspiration in the next

design. Do you mind if I take some photos while I'm here?

By all means.

Hello, darling.

I want to dance.

Hey, sis.

Hi. Hi, Jessie.

Aiden, nice to see you again.

Yeah, you too.

Thanks again for watching her. I'll be back as soon as my meeting's over. No,

I'm good.

Take your time.

I'm between nannies.

Ah, good thing you have such a caring and generous sister.

Good thing indeed.

Oh, by the way, thanks again for the rolling pin. She's been non -stop

about it and asking me to bake.

Oh, that's so sweet.

Yeah, too bad I'm helpless with that stuff.

Oh, I could show her how to bake sometime.

Oh, no, no, you've done too much already. Thanks.

No, it's really no problem.

I learned from my grandma when I was about her age, and it was really special

for me.

I'd love to pass that along.

Please, Dad, please.

Okay, as long as that's okay with you.

Why don't you guys stop by after your meeting?

The bakery will be mostly empty by then, and we'll have plenty of time.

Unless you already have plans.

No, it's a date.

You know what I mean. I do.

Well, I should get going.

Make sure the bakery isn't falling apart without me.

I'll see you later.

And I'll send over the new designs once they're ready.

Sure.

Sorry.

What?

Oh, please.

Go to your meeting.

Stop. Okay. Love you.

Bye, Daddy.

Hey, how's Suzanne's?

What's her house like? Is it fabulous?

It's big and pretty fabulous, actually.

Well, no media outlets cared about my press release.

Shocking. Super surprised.

But I did announce it on our Instagram page.

We have an Instagram page?

How many followers do we have?

Pen. Well, that's a start. I'm working on it.

Oh, Beatrice, I was going to stay a little bit later today to give Riley

baking lessons, so if you want to take off early, you can.

Ooh, maybe I'll go to the gym.

Nah.

Lessons are a great idea.

How much are you charging? I'm not charging anything.

What?

Jackie, how was that a good use of your time?

Business could be booming if you wanted it to be. We're doing fine.

We're doing fine right now, but we're one catastrophe away from trouble.

Now, if you took that Belsie deal, you could have, if you don't mind, a safety

net for when times are harder.

You know how I feel about that deal.

I'm just saying.

I want you to be in business for a long time. I want your granddaughter to

inherit this place from you. I know.

Thank you, Howard. I appreciate you, and I'm listening.

I just need to think about it.

Are you guys okay?

I don't like it when Mom and Dad fight.

You ready to bake?

Yeah. You bring your pins.

Nice. You are ready to rock. Come on back.

Here we go.

Or you can roll them out thin like this.

I think we might be losing someone here.

Yeah, I think you might be right about that.

I'll put these in the oven. You think she has 20 minutes in her? Yeah, she

should be able to handle that.

Hey, you.

You sleepy?

Yeah. I'm going home soon, okay?

We really wore her out.

Well, she had a great time.

We both did. Thank you.

I had a great time, too.

You know, it's really nice of you to do this.

I'm sure after baking all day, it's the last thing you feel like doing.

Oh, I could bake all day, every day.

Don't worry about that.

You really love it, huh?

I do.

I feel really lucky to run this place.

You are.

You're very lucky.

Not everyone gets to do what they love.

I sure don't.

You don't love what you do?

Real estate?

No.

Well, what would you do if you could?

That's silly. I'm sure it's not. Come on, tell me.

I used to build furniture.

I always dreamed of opening up my own shop, selling my stuff.

You can do that?

That's amazing.

Why don't you? Well, it's not exactly a guaranteed career path.

Being a single dad is just a little too risky for me to do my own thing.

Is Riley's mom in the picture?

Sorry, you don't have to answer that.

That's okay.

She passed a few years ago.

I'm so sorry.

Why do you think you should do it?

The carpentry?

Yes. Just go for it.

Yeah, no.

Maybe in another lifetime, when I'm retired.

You don't have to quit your job.

Just, you know, start doing it in your spare time.

I'm a single man.

Spare time doesn't exist.

Fair enough.

Yeah.

Well, I'd love to see your work sometime.

I'd love to show it to you.

Cookies are done.

Right.

Cookies.

Well, I'm going to run around to the car.

I'll go get us some cookies.

She'll sleep

the

whole way.

Well, don't forget her cut of the cookies.

She earned them.

She had a great time.

Thank you.

Next time we can move on to cakes.

Next time?

Sure, I mean, if you're interested.

Yeah, yeah, that'd be great.

Good. And thank you again for the lesson.

Anytime.

So nothing happened, huh?

Nothing happened. I told you.

His sister's my client. It would be unprofessional.

You're telling me you have an available, handsome, sweet hunk of a man in front

of you with a great job and a cute kid, and you're passing because you're making

his sister a cake?

Well, when you put it like that, you aren't her estate lawyer.

Get over it.

Dad, I have bad news.

What's up?

I just got a letter from the owner of our building putting it up for sale in

weeks. We could be forced out the second the deal closes.

What? They can't do that.

What if the new owners want us to stay? They already have multiple bidders lined

up. They're all developers. They're just going to tear this place down and build

condos. This is the prime location.

They can't kick us out.

This job has been here for 65 years. It's a piece of the town's history.

It should be a designated historical landmark for crying out loud.

There's no bakery without this building.

How much are they asking? Maybe I can buy it.

It's more than you would make in ten years.

We're done.

We're not done.

We'll figure something out.

You were right.

This is my catastrophe.

We can recover from this.

Keep our head.

Don't you have that meeting with Suzanne Cooper?

What's the point?

You're upset.

But you can't let down a client.

He's right.

You need to go.

I know.

So the wood is imported from an island off the coast of Australia.

Now, legend has it that the wood has magical powers and turns into an elf if

rub its belly.

Hello?

Earth to Jessie?

No, yeah, it's a gorgeous day out.

I'm sorry, I'm a little distracted.

Do you want to talk to me about something?

What's going on with you?

No, no, it's not like that. It's just...

Stuff with the bakery.

Well, why don't you talk to me about it?

I do know a thing or two about business, you know.

Okay, well, it's just... The company that owns our building is selling.

The bakery's never been anywhere else.

I can't even imagine moving.

It breaks my heart just to think about it.

Yes, well, that's why you want to own the building you're in.

Yeah, I know that now.

Thanks. Okay.

So what are your options?

Well, we can't afford to buy it, so find someplace else or...

or close.

Close? Do you no longer want to run the bakery?

No, of course I do. Well, then why would you close it down?

Because it won't be the same.

That's it?

Oh, honey.

Life is never going to go according to plan.

You can't let that paralyze you.

Look, the way I see it, you've got two options.

You move and make the best of it.

Or you fight it with everything you've got.

Now let's get to work.

It's a deal.

What deal?

Belson? That's the one.

Really?

We are not going down without a fight.

That's what I like to hear.

Did she just say what I think she said?

We are cranking it up to a hundred.

Howard, that was a time to lay out any other money -making tricks he got on the

table. We are going to buy this place. Let's do this.

This is what I live for.

Miriam's sweet treats began in this building, and this is where it's going

stay.

I didn't realize cranking it up to 100 meant cranking out cake day and night,

all day, every night.

I'm having cake stress dreams. I'm sorry, Bea. There wasn't time to hire

else. Belson's needs these early tomorrow for their test run.

Beatrice, I can't read your handwriting. Does it say two or three eggs?

Does all this extra work for me mean we're getting raises?

I need to save every penny I can right now, but as soon as I buy the building,

promise huge raises for everyone. Isn't it two or three eggs, Beatrice?

Two or three eggs.

Oh.

Howard. You okay, bud?

Why don't you take a little break?

I just need to know how many eggs.

Okay. Okay. Just take a little break.

A little breather.

A little break. Yeah.

Hi, what are you guys doing here? Well, we were just out for dinner off the

street and we saw your light on. Surprised you're still working.

New grocery store deal. Just trying to keep up.

Nice, nice.

Well, Riley here really wanted to give you something.

Luckily, we had it in the car.

Thank you. What is this?

It's a thank you present for the lessons.

These are beautiful. Thank you.

We made them.

You made them?

Wow, I'm impressed.

You're really talented.

We could show you how sometimes if you want.

I would love that.

Thank you.

Anytime. We'd love to show you the workshop.

Just tell me when.

How about tomorrow?

Okay. I could stop by after I send off the cakes.

Great.

Here, I'll write down my address.

Oh, you're sleepy, huh?

All right. There it is.

Thank you.

And thank you for the spoons.

You're welcome.

All right. See you.

Bye. Bye.

Come on, you munchkin.

What? Nothing.

Nothing at all? Okay, back to work, you two. Just a few more cakes and we're

done. Howard, I'm putting you in ditch duty. Oh, thank goodness.

There you go.

That's really good.

Okay, now back and forth. Perfect.

A little more up here.

There you go.

Right here, right here. See this one? Right here. Hello?

Jesse, you made it.

Hi, Jesse.

Hi, guys.

Did you make these? These are incredible.

That was mostly her. I helped.

They're beautiful.

Thank you.

You are an artist.

Nah.

I'm serious. These take talent.

Do you want me to teach you how to handle?

Okay there, little lady. What do we say about touching the tools without dad's

permission? Not to do it.

That's right. Okay, now.

Excuse me.

I'm just going to put you there, okay?

Now, are you ready to rumble?

Oh, we're jumping right to power songs?

There's no intro or a nice little safety course?

Well, here's what you need to know about safety.

Here's what you need to know.

Don't cut your fingers off.

Perfect. And we're through.

You already got your goggles on. Look at you.

Just got to put these on now.

Here we go.

We got the same one.

We're twins.

Okay. Let's do this.

You ready?

All right.

Who wants sandwiches?

Me! Go wash your hands first.

You have a bottle of Seaside Pearl?

Are you a collector?

No, not really.

It was a gift from a client.

He said it was good vintage, so I've just been waiting for a special

My grandfather took my grandma on a tour of their vineyard on their very first

date. You're kidding.

Have you ever been?

It's actually not too far from here. I've always wanted to, but I've been so

busy with the bakery, I haven't had a chance.

Yeah, you have been working a lot.

Business must be booming.

Something like that.

Is everything okay?

I'm a little stressed about the bakery. I don't want to be a bummer. No, no, be

a bummer. What's going on?

The owner of our building is selling.

Probably to some developer who's going to kick us out.

Shoot. Yeah.

It's a long shot, but we're going to try to buy it ourselves.

Well, that would be amazing.

Can you pull it off?

I don't know, but we're going to try, hence all the overtime.

Well, if there's anything I can do to help, please just tell me.

Thank you. I mean it. I'll bake, I'll clean, I'll make flyers.

We'd do anything to help, right?

Mm -hmm. Mm -hmm.

That means a lot. Thank you. Yeah.

Actually, do you know who's selling?

Maybe I've worked with them before.

Oh, Realtor Islandview, I think. You're kidding.

My boss's brother runs that place.

I'll ask him to put in a good word for you.

Really? You would do that?

Yeah, of course.

I don't know what to say. That would be huge.

Thank you. It would be my pleasure.

Well, let's dig in.

Yeah? Here we go.

Great job.

Is it good?

So you went to the Hot Brothers' house.

He taught you woodworking.

You watch cartoons with his kid, stay late.

And that's it?

That's it?

Well, actually, that's not it.

He's going to put in a good word with the seller's realtor. Right.

But is he interested? Like, romantically?

Beatrice. What? I don't get you, Jess. What's the big whoop? Is it Suzanne?

Aiden's amazing.

Really. I'm just focused on saving the bakery right now. You know, one thing at

a time here.

Whatever you say, Jesse. I just can't help someone who won't help themselves.

It's a test case for success.

They sold out before lunch.

Belson's is doubling the order.

Are you serious? I'm serious.

And twice the order means twice the money.

We're going to have to hire more people. And rent a second kitchen.

Well, it would be well worth it because I have a ton of great ideas for

expansion.

This is why we love you, Howard.

We might actually be able to buy this place.

I know.

Let's do all we can.

Howard, put out an ad for more bakers.

Beatrice, work with our vendors to up our order.

I'll review that binder.

We're going to give this all we got. Yeah, we are. I promise.

For you, Grandma.

Next.

Please.

Very nice.

Interesting.

Next. specializes in desserts okay uh thank you graduate

culinary arts oh available in remon been baking since you were sick not a

ton of thinking next volunteers at community baking

events allergic to flour and okay

you bought it

They. Family or innocent.

You got the job.

Thank you so much for coming today. You got the job.

Yes.

All

right,

are you ready to talk?

Yes. Ah, perfect.

Good job.

All right, come on.

Thanks again for helping me hang these.

Well, we're just doing it for the first dibs on the free samples.

I happen to know the owner. You know, I could get you access to those samples in

advance. Favorable treatment?

Exciting.

So, how's the workload going?

It's intense.

The Balsam's deal is going so well, they want to expand our cakes to their other

stores. Wow.

I hired a few more bakers, but I think Howard and Beatrice are still a little

burned out. What about you?

Sounds like you could use a break, too.

I would.

There's still so much to do.

Can't spare an hour?

For what?

What if I told you it was a secret?

I would say I'm intrigued.

You free tonight?

Stay around six?

It's just going to be working, as usual.

Meet me at the corner of Hartford and Atwood?

What's all the way out there?

I already told you it's a secret.

Okay, I'll see you there. Perfect.

Perfect.

We should get up. We have so much to do.

So exhausted.

So much work to do.

How many more cakes do we need?

For the promotion, five.

For Belson, about five million.

After we buy the building, we'll hire even more people.

The finish line's inside. We just need to keep that in mind.

Exactly. Okay.

I'm getting up.

Me too.

All right, I'm going to take off for a little bit.

What? Wait.

Where are you going? You look so pretty.

I'm suspicious.

I have a thing. It's almost... Six? When did that happen?

I guess we should eat dinner and then get back to work.

Yeah. Can't wait.

Why don't you guys take the night off?

What? We have a ton of work to do.

You guys deserve a break.

Really. We're in great shape for the promotion, and our next Bellson's order

isn't for a few days.

I don't know.

We still have five more cakes for tomorrow. I will do them.

You guys need a good night's sleep.

I insist.

Works for me. If you say so. Bye, Chessie.

So what's this thing you go into?

Not exactly sure, but I will be back in a little bit.

Where are we?

You trust me?

I trust you.

Okay, well, follow me.

Welcome to Thiefside Pearl Minery.

Okay, I'm confused. Are we allowed to be in here?

This place belongs to one of my clients.

Incredible.

Right?

That is so sweet.

Well, I told you I was saving it for a special occasion, so... Can I take your

jacket?

Please.

Thank you. Mm -hmm.

All right.

Oh, I got a snack.

Thought you could use some food as a non -cake, right?

There we are.

Wow. Oh, of course.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Well, I guess we've got to open this first.

Please. I hope it's still good.

Where's Riley?

Suzanne's babysitting.

That's nice of her.

It is.

It's good for her, too. You don't always get your way when a five -year -old's

involved. Good point.

Oh, by the way, I talked to my boss's brother.

The realtor?

What did he say?

Well, he couldn't make any promises, but he told them your story, and they were

impressed. So, they're going to look out for your offer.

Really? Yep.

Oh, my gosh. Thank you.

Thank you so much. No, it's really no problem. I put in...

so much overtime for this guy he owes me.

Still, you really put yourself out there for me. It means a lot.

Well, you're welcome.

I know how hard you've been working for this.

Yeah.

So, you ready for the big promotion tomorrow?

Almost. I have five cakes left to bake tonight.

Need some help?

You want to bake?

Yeah. I mean, I'm no expert, but I do take directions pretty well.

You don't have to do that.

It's tons of work. Seriously, I want to.

Well, I did give Beatrice and Howard the night off.

So you could use the company.

Come on.

Okay. Sure.

Thanks. Yeah.

No problem.

Cheers.

You're doing great.

I might need to hire you full time.

Sign me up.

Okay.

What do I do with this?

Oh, okay. So...

Put it in here. Okay.

Like that? Like that.

Okay. All right. Yeah? Put this down, I think, right? Right. Okay. Oh!

I, uh... Oops.

Did you just spew flour all over me?

Sorry. Oh.

Well... Hey! Hey!

What is that? Oh, you just spewed flour?

Oh, it's on now.

Oh, yeah?

Oh! Okay.

Okay, truth?

Okay, fine.

This is epic.

My grandmother would have killed me for running around the bakery. Ah, come on.

Good to let off a little steam.

That is.

Plus, we got all the cakes done. Well, how about that?

Well, I guess we should probably start cleaning up, huh?

Suzanne's, I'm sure, getting a little antsy right about now.

No, it's okay. Let's just leave it. I'll do it later. Jessie, there is a

Category 5 cake storm in there.

I have cleaned this place so many times. I have a system.

It'll take me no time.

Seriously.

Okay, well.

Thanks.

Before I go, I just wanted to say thank you.

For what?

Well, these past few years have been really hard.

I mean, Riley.

We haven't had a whole lot of joy, and this last week has been full of it.

I've never seen Riley this happy, so thank you.

You're welcome.

And it's not just Riley.

It's me, too.

After you came over the other day, it inspired me to get back into my

I hadn't been in there in years and now I can't leave.

So I owe that to you.

I wanted to thank you, actually.

What did I do?

Owning your own business can take over your life.

Everything falls on you.

It's really nice doing something totally different today and having someone else

be in charge.

So thank you.

You got a little something on your nose. What? Can I?

Yeah.

Okay.

Yep.

Yeah.

Thank you. You're welcome.

We're doing a lot of thanking each other tonight.

We really are.

I should go

Free sample, chocolate, white berries. White berries.

I can't believe how packed it is. We're going to run out of cake. You're going

to raise the money, Jessie. I just know it. Thanks, Mom.

I'll get you a check on Beatrice.

A free sample. Try the coconut. It's my favorite.

Welcome to Miriam's Sweet Treats. How may I help you?

How's it going back here?

I mean, Robert here keeps eating the cake, so there's that.

Really, Robbie, pull yourself together.

I'm kidding, Robbie, relax.

He's not eating the cake.

Okay, good.

What's up with you?

What do you mean?

You're humming.

You never hum.

It's a beautiful day. We're packed.

What's wrong with a good hum? We are too stressed right now for you.

The brother.

That's where you were last night.

You kissed him, didn't you?

Didn't you?

No. Yes, you did.

No.

So help me, Jessie, if you lie to me again. Okay, yeah, fine, I did. I knew

How was it?

It was okay.

Just okay?

Fill it, woman.

Yes.

We did it.

We did what?

I just got a call from the bank.

We're approved for the loan.

Are you serious?

And between today's promotion and the advance on the additional Belton's

we have enough for a down payment. More than enough. Oh my gosh. That's amazing.

We can put in an offer tomorrow when the lifting goes live.

Are you ready?

I have never been more ready for anything in my life.

I'll make the call.

Everything is falling into place.

I can't believe it.

You deserve it.

Thank you.

I don't know what I would have done without you, Howard. Seriously.

And you too, Beatrice.

You have gone above and beyond. You are incredible.

Well, you know, I do kind of like the place.

I have to go meet someone. Do you guys mind if I take off a little early? Does

someone's name happen to rhyme with Schmaden?

Maybe. Go for it, girl.

I don't know what you guys are talking about, but have fun. Thank you.

I will see you guys tomorrow, and call me if you hear anything. Anything at

Will do.

Yes!

We really had fun last night.

Me too.

So, when are you putting in the big offer?

First thing tomorrow.

Jesse, that's incredible.

When do you think you'll find out?

Well, we should know by end of day tomorrow, but our realtor thinks our

the best.

Wow, so happy for you.

It's not a done deal yet, but, yeah, I'm really happy, too.

I just can't believe we pulled it off.

I knew you would.

Oh, I'm meeting your sister tomorrow, too.

Last one before the wedding.

It's hard to believe the wedding's in a week, huh? I need to get started on her

cake.

Hey, I need to ask you something.

What's that?

Would you be my date at the dance wedding?

Really?

You want me to come?

I'd love nothing more in the world.

I would love to be your date for Suzanne's wedding.

Great. Great.

And then, of course, we will finish it off with the baby blue flowers to

match your color scheme.

It's wonderful.

Just perfect.

Everything I ever dreamed of.

Oh, I can't wait to see it.

Well, I can't wait to make it. It's bigger than I've ever done, but I love a

challenge. It keeps things interesting.

I have something for you.

For me?

Come.

Ta -da!

Is this for me?

For the wedding.

Aiden told me you were coming.

It's beautiful.

Thank you.

I was going to go with pistachio, but that's not your color.

Well, I would wear a hot pink if it was a Suzanne Cooper design.

Oh, no.

No hopping for you.

Oh, okay. I won't.

I keep meaning to ask.

What's happening with your building?

Oh, we actually put an offer in this morning.

I think we have a good shot.

That's really great to hear.

Oh, this actually might be the news.

Do you mind if I take it?

By all means.

Howard,

what's up?

Give me some good news, baby.

I'm sorry, Jessie. They went with another offer.

What?

How could they? The other buyer is related to the seller's realtor.

We didn't stand a chance.

Well, can you go back?

Offer more?

The deal's done. It's too late.

Is it a developer?

Realty company, I think.

Oceanside Realty.

They're turning it into their new headquarters. They'll be moving in as

the deal closes.

So the bakery's done.

It's a setback, but we're not done.

Thanks for letting me know.

I'm so sorry, Jesse.

It's over.

I'm so sorry, Anne.

I don't get it. We were so close.

If they'd just given us a chance to go back in with a higher offer.

Who's the buyer?

Some real estate company.

Oceanside Realty, I think he said.

Oh, dear.

You bought my building? Oh, hey, Jesse.

Hey, sorry.

Sorry, I couldn't hear you. What was that? You bought my building. What are

talking about? Oh, please, spare me.

You sat there and you watched us work and push and struggle and you kissed me.

And the whole time you knew that your company was about to ruin my life. Oh,

Jesse, back up, please. Who am I kidding? You showed me who you were the

night. Company man through and through. Too scared to choose his heart over his

head. I don't know what you're talking about. Well, congratulations, Aiden.

Your company got a great location right in the center of Main Street.

I hope you got a big commission, and I hope you're happy.

What?

Jesse!

Hey, Dave.

Yeah, I'm a little confused over here. Did we purchase...

Uh -huh.

No, no, no, I just thought you were gonna... Yeah, yeah, no, we'll see you

Monday.

I can't believe Aiden did that to you.

It doesn't even make any sense.

Pretty cold. Did he even explain himself?

There's nothing he can say that can make this better.

You're not even a little bit curious.

Aiden's not the guy I thought he was.

I don't ever want to talk to him again.

What are we gonna do now?

Honestly, I don't know It's been a rough

day Let's get some sleep tomorrow.

We'll figure out a game plan Okay Yeah

I don't know, hon. I think she might be busy.

Well,

she's moving.

She's baking your aunt's wedding cake.

It's already past your bedtime.

Sorry.

Let's go brush your teeth.

Jesse? Jesse!

Jesse!

Please just let me explain.

Honestly, Aiden, there's nothing you can say that can fix this.

Even if you're sorry, even if somehow this isn't your fault, none of it

anymore.

If you really care about me, please, just leave me alone.

Do you really mean that?

Yes.

That's what you want.

I'm sorry, Grandma.

I tried.

I really did.

We're going to find a new place, and it's going to be great.

I don't know.

We're going to get through this.

Together.

All right.

I found a ton of interesting places to check out. The good news, we have a

of money to spend.

Jessie, you want to come with me? Be sure you can get started on Suzanne's

wedding cake.

Honestly, Howard, I don't think I can.

Can... what, check out spaces?

Oh, that's okay. What's your schedule like tomorrow?

No, I mean, I don't think I can move.

What are you saying?

You want to shut down?

You can't do that. I'm not saying that. I just need more time to think about it.

The clock is ticking, Jessie. I know.

I'm still in shock.

That's all. I just... I'm not ready to look at places yet.

Well, I'm going. You can do what you want.

I'll finish Suzanne's cake.

Beatrice, why don't you go with Howard?

You sure?

Yeah.

Aiden?

Aiden Riley!

Hello there.

Wow, this looks incredible, Suzanne.

Doesn't it?

What are you doing here?

Well, I brought you a gift.

You did?

Mm -hmm. It's in the truck.

Hey!

How are you?

It's an arch.

It's so beautiful.

I love it.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

So, how'd your talk with Jessie go?

It didn't.

I mean, I tried, she just didn't want to hear it.

She's hurting.

The thing that means more to her than anything in the world has been razed to

the ground.

I don't know what to do.

Well, how can you help her build it back up again?

Hey, how'd it go?

It was great. We found some really good options.

It was exciting.

You should really check these places out. It might make you feel better about

moving.

Maybe.

You want to get out of here? I could close up.

No. Kind of on a roll with this end cake.

All right.

Good night.

Do you really think she'd give this place up?

I didn't think so, but now I'm not so sure.

We're like family.

I can't imagine working without you guys.

Well, don't worry.

Because I called in the big guns.

Who's that?

Her mom.

Savage. Hey, desperate times call for desperate measures.

You're a diabolical genius, Howard.

And I love you for it.

What are you doing here?

I heard about the offer.

I'm sorry, honey.

I just can't believe it.

It's not the end of the world.

We can get this place back on its feet.

You're not disappointed in me?

This was your mom's bakery.

And I lost it. I could never be disappointed in you. I know how much you

the bakery.

But I lost it.

Grandma loved this place. Oh, honey.

Don't you know that Grandma didn't love the bakery? She loved baking.

Bringing people together, spending time with her granddaughter.

The place the baking happens doesn't matter. It's the baking itself.

It's the love that goes into it and the people you bake with that matter.

Your passion for baking will always connect you to your grandma.

I know.

Thanks, Mom.

I want to show you another picture.

No, Mom, I've seen all of these. They're from when I was little.

No, I don't think this one you have. Take a closer look.

Wait, what is this?

This is opening day of the bakery in 1940.

Miriam's Sweet Treats opened in 1955 when Grandma was in her 20s.

She's, what, like...

Ten here?

And why did the building look so different?

It's not Miriam's Sweet Treats. It's the original bakery your great -grandma

opened.

Flory's Bake Shop. It was across town.

Flory's Bake Shop?

Grandma never mentioned that. How did I not know that?

Flory was the first person in our family to open a bakery.

It was World War II, and the economy wasn't that great, but she was adored in

her neighborhood, so she managed okay.

When the war was over, the economy boomed, but...

Flory's little 1940s bake shop wasn't doing as well as it should have been.

Prices went up, the neighborhood changed, and regular customers started

out. She just couldn't keep up.

So, when your grandma Miriam took it over, she knew she had to make some

changes. So she moved it to Main Street, here.

Because it was up and coming at the time, she updated the look, renamed it.

created Miriam's Sweet Treats.

And it thrived.

How did I not know this?

You need to make Miriam sweet treats of your own.

I know how much you loved your grandma, and I know how much you care about the

bakery, but you need to make something of yours.

We can keep our past in our hearts and carry it around with us, but we can't

cling to it.

It's what your grandma would have done.

You're right.

You have a blank slate. You can do whatever you want.

Who is Jessie Dale?

What does she want?

All right.

Here we go. All right. You got to do it just like this, okay?

What do you think?

Whoa. Cool.

Great.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

What are those?

For the wedding.

There is no pink at my wedding.

That's not what the florist delivered. I've got 40 -pound pink peonies.

Well, I didn't order pink peonies. I ordered Himalayan blue poppies imported

from Oregon.

They're very challenging to grow, and they're even more challenging to keep

alive. It's called theme, people.

Theme. Pink peonies. I mean, has anyone here even heard of a metaphor?

So, what do you want us to do? Just get them out of here.

Okay. Take them back. Load it up.

What is the deal with the pink penis?

Would it want to be that person on the back?

Me neither.

Your turn.

Here you go.

That looks great.

You must have been up all night.

Couldn't sleep.

Figured I might as well finish.

Now she just needs to get dressed up.

Well, I'm about to go on another scouting trip. Beatrice, do you want to

Actually, I think I'd like to go.

You would?

Yeah. I'd like to see what my options are.

That's a great idea. Let's go. I think I'd like to go alone.

What about the cake? The wedding's tomorrow.

Why don't you get started?

I trust you.

And could you go to the bank and make sure all of our documents are in order?

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

You don't like the way I decorate.

The way you do it is perfect, Beatrice.

Miriam, sweet treat. The poppies are not coming. They brought pink peonies

instead. Can you believe it? This is a complete disaster.

There are no poppies, and I don't know what... Whoa, whoa, whoa. Slow down,

Suzanne. I can't understand you. The poppies... What? The poppies are now

peonies!

Ugh!

Hey, Dee. What's up?

Oh, thank goodness you picked up.

Suzanne is having a meltdown, and you need to go over there.

Slow down. What's wrong?

I don't know. I couldn't really understand her. Something about ducks in

Nebraska?

Or peonies?

I don't know.

I'll handle this.

Suzanne?

I got your message. Is this about the peonies?

You really wanted the blue poppies, didn't you?

They had special meaning.

My whole wedding is blue.

Not to mention my entire line for next season.

Sucks when things don't go the way you planned.

I know that firsthand.

But you know, I did a little research on peonies on my way over here.

Did you know that they only flower seven to ten days a year?

Seven to ten days out of the entire year.

Really? Really.

Well, that's pretty special.

It's very special.

Peonies will only be in bloom during the week of your wedding.

Not before, not after.

Well, I do like the symbolism there.

Right?

And seven to ten days.

That's about as often as Evan and I see each other in a year, given our crazy

work schedules.

So that's a good metaphor.

I agree.

But pink.

With all the blue we already have.

Well, I thought about that.

What do you get when you put pink and blue together?

Paternal twins.

I'm serious, Suzanne.

Lavender.

Lavender.

We just pull some touches of lavender here and there, and then with the blue

already have for the wedding, plus the pink peonies, Voila!

Wedding saved.

Oh. I do like that.

Sort of got a unicorn thing going on, and they're very rare, too.

Well, actually, I think they're fictional, but, uh, yeah.

I'm sorry.

I really love this.

You're welcome.

Aiden told me what happened.

Did you know that he quit his job?

Why would he do that?

Well, his boss lied to him.

He took all the information about the listing and then bought the building

behind his back.

Aiden couldn't work for a guy like that.

So he just quit?

He was never long for real estate.

It was only a matter of time.

He's devastated, Jesse.

He feels awful.

I haven't seen him this unhappy since...

Let's just say

that the time he's spent with you is the happiest I've seen him in a really long

time.

Riley, too.

I should finish your cake.

Wedding's tomorrow.

I really hope you come.

Oh, there is one more addition that I need to make.

Another cake.

Who needs two wedding cakes?

It's just a small one, and she's paying double for it, and that's going straight

into your pocket, I swear.

Really?

In that case, let's bake.

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

I hope I got you.

You did a stunning job.

Really, better than I could have done.

Thanks. Guys, I think I found us a winner.

It's beautiful.

I love it.

It looks cool.

Are we going to be cool in our next iteration?

I see nothing wrong with that. And the kitchen looks huge. We wouldn't have to

keep renting a second one. And it's...

The neighborhood is just about the pop.

It's not just a good idea for the bakery. It's a good real estate

Let's do it.

Really? Yeah. Let's go for it. Yeah.

And I wanted to talk to you guys about something.

You guys have carried me through the worst week of my life. You guys have

there with me, if not in front of me, through good times and bad.

This whole thing has shown me that it's not about where you bake.

It's about who you bake with.

I want you to be part owners.

Are you serious?

I want you to bake in this place.

Hopefully it'll make up for everything I've put you through.

I'd still be majority owner, but what do you guys say?

Partners?

Except? I do!

Thank you.

I take that's a yes.

Yes.

You think you guys can handle the cake for an hour?

There's something I gotta do.

Of course.

Where are you going?

My apology tour isn't quite over.

Go get him.

It's okay.

Suzanne told me what really happened.

It's your boss.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, too.

You mean when you said that you don't want to see me anymore?

No. Of course not.

What are you working on?

Well, it's for you, actually.

Um, you made this for me?

Yeah. Look, I'm sorry.

that you lost the building but i think your new spot is going to be just as

great better even baked with love i'm just playing around with it but if you

want to change it i don't i love it

I wouldn't miss it for the world.

Suzanne, do you take Evan Miller to be your lawfully wedded husband in sickness

and in health for as long as you both shall live?

I do.

Evan, do you take Suzanne Cooper to be your lawfully wedded wife in sickness

in health for as long as you both shall live? Baby, you bet I do.

And I'll pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride.

You guys ready for some cake?

Oh, I almost forgot.

For you.

Chocolate? I had to.

It's your favorite.

Do you want to take the first bite?

You want Daddy to help you?

Okay.

Oh, that's a big bite. A little smaller. There we go. Coming in.

Yeah.

Jesse, the cake is absolutely incredible.

Thank you.

Whoa,

this is so good.

Seriously, your best work yet, by far.

It was a collaborative effort.

Excuse me.

I have to ask. Did you make that stunning wedding arch?

I... Yeah.

Yeah, I did.

I'm a carpenter.

Looks like you have your work cut out for you for the next few months.

Aiden Cooper is the new hot furniture guy in town.

I guess we'll both be pretty busy then, huh? What with the bakery and all.

There's a building for sale next to my new space.

Perfect for a furniture store.

Just me.

Where can I get my girlfriend?

I'll get down to that.

Girlfriend, huh?

of your wings free and fly