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Thank you.

and elevate.

All I kept hearing when I was brainstorming the new menu. That is

hear every day in my yoga class.

You told me you were done with yoga, Owen.

I mean, I was, but this whole invest in your friend's restaurant because you

believe in her and have the means to invest stress, that's pushing me back

a downward dog.

Okay, well, maybe that's not such a bad thing then, the yoga part, but I think

this time we'll really get people's attention.

Cucumber, avocado, goat cheese? With a citrus twist, then you continue that

journey to well -crafted bites on a pre -fixed menu.

So, more white tablecloth?

Special occasion?

It's on trend. It's upscale, yet approachable.

But I am open to all suggestions if it means changing that sign to open.

So, are we chasing trends or setting them?

You know I love you, Danielle.

And not just because you made instant ramen taste expensive in college.

You're an amazing chef, but our first year has been a bit of a struggle.

Which is why we closed to regroup.

We've gone through several approaches this past year, and we still haven't

a menu, a concept that sticks.

So, not this one?

It just feels like this one is missing that old magic of yours. The conviction

we need to justify reopening.

It's already been a month, D.

I'm sorry.

So are you pulling out?

I've been getting a lot of pressure from my dad to cut my losses and invest in

something more sensible with a reliable rate of return.

Like the shipping containers?

They're not fun or sexy, but... They're sensible.

Look, I get it.

I don't like it, but I get it.

Okay, um, well, when do you need to decide by?

I got until the end of the month.

Wait, are you...

Are you giving me another chance?

Bring the fireworks.

Okay, thank you, thank you. I will, I promise.

Well, don't let this go to waste, please.

I know you said you weren't hungry, but I brought you something in the box.

Let me see.

Mushroom and peppers.

You're the best sister ever.

I'm your only sister, but I'll have to accept the title.

Oh, I'm stuffed.

Feeling any better?

I had it, Sarah.

My dream shot, and I lost it.

Temporarily.

What if I can't do it?

Of course you can.

You just need to get out of these four walls and get your mojo back.

And what a better place than Italy.

Now is definitely not the right time for me to go visit the Italian countryside.

Now is exactly the time. No. No, I just, I need to stay focused.

You're spent, Dani. You need a minute to relax and recharge.

Then come back and create.

I say go.

Italy has always been inspiring to me.

Yes. Yes, it has.

Okay, this would not be a vacation. This would be a mission to save my

restaurant. Win or lose.

Okay.

Win or lose.

So... What do you think?

I'm going to eat so much pizza.

Uno, due, tres!

Thank you.

You are, little Nico. Grazie, Giancarlo, but I'm not little anymore.

Oh, scusa. I made something new. Try this.

Grapefruit and rosemary.

No, grazie.

I like the strawberry.

Why always the strawberry?

I like strawberry.

Careful you don't turn into a strawberry.

Thank you.

Sissi, Bruno, are we here?

Yes, ma 'am.

A step into Rome.

But I don't like it.

Narrow streets, no vents allowed. Your cottage is half a kilometer that way.

I can help you get back to your life. Oh, no, no, that's okay. My bag is

and it'll feel really nice to walk.

Stretch your wings.

Arrivederci, Daniela.

Grazie mille.

Three generations, our family owns the cafe.

But for the last three years, same flavors.

Giancarlo, new flavors, that was your mom's specialty.

Bookkeeping is your son.

Maybe I can be good at both.

Give our customers something new.

Just in time for summer, like mama used to.

If today is the same as yesterday.

This is a blessing, maybe for some.

Buongiorno. Oh, buongiorno, Rana.

Buongiorno, Giancarlo. Buongiorno.

Giancarlo.

Listen to me.

One day, when you're running this cafe with a wife and mini Giancarlo

surrounding around, you can bring in the taste of the world.

But what we have here is good enough.

Capisci?

Hi.

Por favore? Un caffè a fette.

Sliced caffè.

Sliced? Sliced coffee, yeah. No, just coffee.

No slice. Forgive my father.

Fette means slice in Italian.

He speaks English.

Just likes to joke around with new visitors. Okay.

Laughter is the quickest way to get to know someone.

I'll get that for you right away, signorina. Oh, god damn.

Americana? Americana? Oh, no, no, espresso.

Or at least I think that's what I ordered.

Americana. I meant, are you American?

Oh, yeah, yes.

Currently a very lost one.

Actually, do you happen to know where 10 Via Giulia is?

It's a cute little cottage. I just didn't see many street signs out there.

That's because this town is too small to need many.

We all know your cottage, signora.

Just keep going up that street. You can't miss it.

Grazie.

Giancarlo, this is La Rana. In English, it means the frog. I'm Danielle.

Sorry, why do they call you the frog?

Italians stand in their cafe.

I enjoy sitting.

So they call me the frog.

Oh, okay.

Ralph, you sample my gelato.

It will go great with your espresso.

Grazie.

Pistachio.

This is delicious. Did you make this? With such fine pistachios, I feel guilty

taking credit.

Daniel. Yeah.

Special flavor for a special American guest.

Grapefruit and rosemary.

Okay.

Interesting.

This one doesn't have a yolk paste, does it?

You don't like it?

No, no, no, no.

It's just that the...

The fascia of the yolk has worked in so well.

Yolk clash with the citrus.

With lemon, yes, I'm sure. But in this one, the rosemary is just so forward

I think the yolk might make it a little bit more subtle. We Italians aren't

known for our subtlety. Neither are us Americans, but flavor, it's universal.

Made much gelato, have you?

No, no, but I am a chef.

What chef?

I appreciate your feedback.

Grazie. Ciao.

Alia, this is lovely.

Do you like?

It's even more beautiful in person.

Make yourself at home here.

Gracias. I understand you're a chef. Let me show you the kitchen.

Okay.

Oh, this is a gorgeous kitchen.

Gracias. I live upstairs, but we share the kitchen.

Okay.

Is this a wood -burning stove?

Right now, I know.

And if you need more wood, Bruno is our handyman. He's fantastic.

Oh, gracias, but I actually plan on eating out more than in for the next ten

days. Wait, Bruno, Bruno, that's not the same Bruno as my van driver, right?

Of course it is, yeah.

And for questions about the town, ask Aldo. He knows everyone.

Aldo from the cafe?

You met him? Yes, he's like el sindaco.

the mayor of Ostiantica, and makes the best breakfast.

Oh, Aldo wears a lot of hats, doesn't he?

No, he's quite vain about his hair.

And if you're not too tired, you should join us at Paisantos this evening.

It's a few blocks over.

We are playing tombola.

I don't think I know what that is.

It's like bingo.

Oh, well, I might be wide awake right now from the jet lag, but I should

probably try to get as much sleep as possible.

I have a very busy day planned tomorrow.

Okay, I'm sure you want to get settled.

Okay.

This place makes me feel like I have been transported in time. I hope that's

good thing.

Yes, it is.

Ooh, you have some great books.

May I suggest something local?

Sure.

It's prelude way before it was even a part.

And it's set here with an American.

I'll leave you to it.

Ciao. Ciao.

Church bells now?

What

I

love most are the streets.

The way my shoes click on the cobblestones make their own kind of

And the people.

The way they speak.

They make music too, from anger to love in one breath.

To say I was at a crossroads would be wrong.

Crossroads have paths to choose from.

I was lost, but from a seemingly random series of events, I feel I found the

path to think it all began with Tumblr.

Tumblr, huh?

Giancarlo, buonasera. Ciao. I have another book for you.

Grazie.

How did you know I would like it? You're the only one I know who would read

about the Galapagos Islands.

What can I say?

I'm a sucker for famously fearless wildlife.

And trips around the world, if only in your mind.

Shall we place a bet on who is to win tonight?

You know, I'll always pick you, Aldo, as long as you keep making my espresso.

What about if I win, you let me try out a new flavor?

And if I win, you stop asking?

Deal. Okay.

Daniel? Hi.

I'm glad you came.

Come.

There's an open board here, just for you. Oh, thank you.

Oh, it's you.

Yep.

Smaller town than I realized.

You have no idea.

Let me guess.

You're a tombola expert, too?

Okay, if you're referring to my comments about your gelato, I never claimed to

be an expert.

But a chef.

In the good days.

And for the record, I have absolutely no idea how to play this game.

Simple. If you hear your number, like five, put a bean on the board.

And voila.

Oh. All right.

Simple enough.

First person with two in a row, yes, I'm bored.

Three, yes, terno. Four, paterna. Five across, cinquena. Cover your whole

you, yes, tumbo. You know what? I think I'm just going to watch.

It's not a spectator sport.

Okay, then maybe I'll just go back to my room.

Yeah, honestly, I'd probably be fast asleep right now if it wasn't for those

bells ringing.

La Chiesa. Huh?

From the church.

Oh. Does that happen every night? Only when someone's been married that day.

Okay,

that's kind of sweet.

And a little overkill.

Italians love love.

Okay, attention please.

May the best Aldo win.

I don't want to leave the boy alone.

I can't have fun with my boy. I thought your name was Giancarlo.

The only one in a long line of Aldos.

Ready? Okay, I think I'm ready.

San Antonio.

13.

I don't know why she said San Antonio.

Right. June 13 is the same fifth day.

Okay, wait, so the game is in Italian, but then there's numbers, but the

really are inside jokes?

Elida, inglese, por favor.

Por del habla americana, of course.

Eighty -one.

Eighty -one.

Forty -one.

Was I not supposed to yell?

Congratulations!

What's this? You're winning.

I'm winning?

The entire cake?

Well, thank you. You're welcome.

Ow. Okay, please tell me you're going to help me with this, too.

I'm afraid I'm not hungry.

Good night.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

What are you doing here so early?

You usually leave the quiet hours for me until your friends arrive.

Thinking.

About Mama.

In summertime, she always spiced it up.

Didn't she?

You never knew what flavors she'd come up with.

It was exciting.

It would be nice to continue that.

We'll talk about this.

You've talked about it.

It's not my forte, but I think it's important to keep our summer tradition

trying new flavors.

I think about it.

At least let me try some out, Papa.

See what our friends think.

Even Nico.

Nico?

Okay.

If you can get Nico to approve any flavor other than strawberry.

I'll put it there in the vitrina.

Okay?

Giancarlo is a tough critic.

Choose wisely.

Buongiorno. Our tombola champion.

Good morning.

Morning. I thought you opened at 8.

It's Ostentica. 8 is 8 -ish.

Does that go for the bus as well?

What bus?

The bus stopped running a year ago.

Really? Because I thought I saw a schedule online.

Did you see a date?

No, I did not.

Great.

Where are you trying to go?

Um, well, let's see.

Okay, Trastevere for the Cacio e Pepe, the old market for the Tripa of Romana,

the wine and cheese shop, and then, oh, the Salumaria in Tempo di Fiori, to

start. And that's all today?

Oh, well, no, no, tonight I have... I'm going to bore you with my whole

itinerary.

I'm just looking for some inspiration for my new menu. So I'm really trying to

pack it all in here.

Okay. And before you traverse the whole of Italy, why don't you start here with

breakfast? A typical Italian breakfast.

Okay. I like the sound of that.

Good. Sit.

Relax. Breakfast will come to you.

All right. Cut.

Here we are.

Yogurt with fresh fruit.

Netto.

And coffee.

Oh.

Espresso, no Americano. Ah, gotcha. But first, try this.

Okay, do you always push your gelato on all your customers, or is that just for

tourists? I think you want to try it.

Okay.

Hey.

You added the yolks.

I kept thinking about what you said, and I had to try it.

You were right.

It balances the rosemary and makes the flavor come together.

Instead of competing.

Exactly. In harmony.

Wow. Spoken like a true chef over there.

I wish I had your gift, Chef Danielle.

Oh, just Danielle is fine.

So?

How long you been into gelato, Giancarlo?

Wait, sit.

Yes.

Fun flavor combinations.

They were my mother's specialty.

I just want to keep that going.

I know that good gelato starts with ingredients.

It's just the combination of ingredients that I sometimes struggle with.

Well, this one.

It's really good.

Very refreshing.

Oh, yes.

But it didn't get Nico still over two.

Who's Nico?

This certainly nine -year -old. Yeah, hi.

He's my toughest critic.

So, if he's a fan, it's likely to please everyone else, too.

And then, it can go in the vitrina.

Gelato case.

Well, I mean, if you ever need any help, I...

I would be happy to.

You're very kind, but I couldn't ask you that on your vacation.

No, kind of a working vacation anyway.

Oh, menu thing, remember?

That's if I can figure out how to get around here.

Can I make you a deal?

I'll help you find your way around if you help me come up with the flavors of

the sun.

You... Time to do that?

I'll make the time.

And you?

Yeah, same.

Although, do I need to be terrified of this bad nine -year -old?

Just a little bit.

So, we have a deal?

Great.

But first, please enjoy your breakfast.

Inspiration is never found on an empty stomach.

Well, not in Italy.

You really never made gelato before?

No, I'm afraid not.

But dessert isn't really my jam.

Luckily, our gelato is jam -free.

I need to make more strawberry for Nico. Anyway, let's begin.

Okay. Cut, please.

Alright. The secret to good gelato is the ingredients.

And what I don't know, there is one secret ingredient which is most

me. Sugar.

Patience. No.

We do not make gelato. We sculpt it like art.

Okay.

Oh, hey, how many strawberries do you use per batch?

A bunch.

A bunch. Okay.

How much water do you use per batch? Some.

Do you not know how much you use?

Sure. I use the right amount.

It's all about tasting and intuition, right?

Trusting your taste buds and following your heart.

I was thinking maybe we could go there today.

Brainstorm a little bit. The market waits for tomorrow. Today we start with

this. Don't think I forgot about my end of the burger.

What?

The castle.

Why is it all the way at the bottom?

Oh, well, that's just... I mean, it's only if there's enough time. You know,

everything that I put in here, it said...

get inspiration for my food it's just really important that i figure out my

quickly i suggest we work backwards let's hit

the ground your searches and then everything else will follow from there

so

if you said there's no buses and you don't have a car then

Luckily, I live just here, as does Bombo.

Bombo? My Bumblebee.

Wait, that's yours?

Are we going to take that to the castle?

Only if you're comfortable.

Are you kidding me? I've wanted one of these since I was 16 years old.

Yes, yes, yes, very comfortable.

Perfect.

Okay. It says here, where it said,

Let's

go chase some ghosts.

Okay.

Lead the way, Chef Daniel.

Okay, this place is like straight out of a fairy tale.

It was meant as a mausoleum, then became a fortress.

This castle has much history.

Not always pleasant.

But Italians know, you find beauty in the dark.

I wish I could do that.

Find the beauty, no matter how dark.

With the lights temporarily off at Danielle's, I just... Your restaurant?

Mm -hmm.

Yeah, I'm just... I don't know. I'm having a really hard time seeing through

or past it, maybe. I don't... I don't know. We've already been closed a month,

so... There's still time, no?

Yeah. One more shot.

Oh, then sure enough... Oh.

Everyone is so friendly here.

They're not friendly where you're from?

In their own way, I guess.

And what is that?

Well, I originally grew up in a harbor town in Massachusetts, but now I live in

Santa Monica.

Sorry, there's no reason you should know any of those places.

A harbor town, like Martha's Vineyard?

Well, actually, I grew up in Hingham, but have you been to Martha's Vineyard?

No, but I'd like to.

Tell me about Hingham.

Let's see.

Oldest diner that I grew up going to and I loved. Still there.

Same people inside. Older, but still the same.

Your town sounds like Ostentica.

Same faces, year after year.

Doesn't sound like a good thing.

No, it is, mostly.

I just thought I'd be somewhere else, using my business to break down, instead

of here.

You're at the cafe?

After college, it made sense to come back.

Learn all I can from my father.

I'll take over one day.

And, you know, there are some definite benefits to Smith.

The cafe is a part of people's lives, which means you get to be a part of

theirs, too.

I'm sure you get that with your diner.

Oh, uh, no.

Not really, no. It's more of like a restaurant.

Well, it was.

Will be again. I don't maybe If I can hold on to it, which is a very very big

gift these days Uncertainty is a part of life

Look

A coin found is said to bring good luck.

This ground is so old. It must be especially lucky

A good luck.

May

I

suggest an extra stop?

To where?

You'll have to close your eyes to find out.

It's my friend's property.

Keep your eyes closed.

Hey, Donna.

Good old country stroll, but I can't open my eyes?

Take my hand.

This is not a place to be seen as much as experienced.

Just walk, listen, smell.

Are you serious?

Let's see how fine -tuned your nose is, chef.

Aw.

Why do I feel like I'm going to fail?

Because you're not smelling yet. You're thinking.

What do you smell?

Mint? Perfect to enhance the fruit salad or freshen up a green soup made

with peas or asparagus.

Okay, asparagus, yes, but peas?

What now? Okay.

Basil?

Perfect for a mint and basil gelato, perhaps.

Interesting.

And now?

Okay.

Hmm.

Terragon?

Introduced during the medieval age.

Ah, okay.

Hence why you wanted us to start with history and work our way back.

You know I love Terragon.

So go with that.

The things you love. Your own. Always.

then invite everyone else to enjoy that with you and travel in

how far you can.

So can I open my eyes now? Yes. Okay.

See where you are now.

Wow.

I thought you weren't going to do much of this.

Well, cooking?

No, I wasn't, but I just wanted to try out some new flavors with all the herbs

that we picked today.

How was Giancarlo's Vespa?

Well, how did you know that?

Never mind.

Small town.

Tourist town.

Yeah, where everyone speaks English and nothing is a secret.

It's not every day he shows tourists around, you know?

Oh. That? No, no, no.

That's just because I'm helping him with a project.

The gelato? I know that, too. Still?

Oh, hey, thank you again for that book, by the way.

I'm enjoying it. I can really see myself as the main character when I'm reading

it. I knew you would love it.

Hey, I'm trying out some new flavor combinations, so tell me what you think.

White chocolate with basil or mint?

For the gelato?

Both? Both.

All right, maybe I'll just start with the mint first. Okay.

Scusa.

Okay. All done.

Grazie, Bruno.

I have no idea what I did, but thank you so much, Bruno, for coming so late and

so fast.

I'm happy to come anytime you need.

That's very sweet, Bruno.

That is very sweet.

How long have you two known each other?

We go way back, Bruno and I.

He's always been so talented.

And Elida's always been so kind.

Please, let me know if you need anything else.

Okay.

Grazie, Bruno.

Ciao.

Good night.

Good night. Thank you.

I don't think Bruno does that for just anyone.

I didn't realize how much my world had been shrinking at home.

The less I did, the smaller it got.

So much so that I started to feel shy.

Turns out meeting new friends, at least in Ostia and Pika, is like riding a

bike. Once you put yourself out there, the rest naturally follows.

And before you know it, new pathways open up that you never saw before.

Only for the first time, I didn't know which way I wanted to go.

And that excited me.

Is it much further?

No, the bicycles are just down the street.

I'm riding bikes today, no vesta.

I thought we might get some exercise.

You don't like biking?

No, no, no, I love biking.

No, it's just that I keep reading things in this book that happen in real life.

It's like I've stepped into a choose -your -own -adventure book.

And what is it asking?

Maybe I don't need to rush back. Maybe I just need to stop and just ask myself,

is this really what I want to make, on the right path?

That is definitely not a question to be rushed.

Just a thought.

It's a very sweet thought.

When I like the sound of the same part.

Okay, well, the more immediate question is, what flavor are we going to make

today? To that I say, lead on, Danielle.

Wait, me?

Okay, you realize if I lead, we may never make it to the market.

I'm pretty sure you'll find your way.

All right.

Let's go.

Okay, this way.

No,

no, no, no. I promise you, it takes the creaminess to, like, a whole other

level. And it gives you that little taste for travel.

Maybe for some, but not Aldo.

My father feels no need to see the world.

The world comes to see him, in and out of the doors of his cafe.

He's never left Ostia Antica?

Not at all.

Oh. He picked up English from the tourists.

And what about you? How'd you learn English?

Ah, Hollywood movies.

Oh. I wanted to attend college in the States, but it didn't work out.

Oh, why not?

Oh, Giancarlo, buongiorno.

Buongiorno, Marta. Ciao, Maurizio.

And who's your friend, huh? Oh, I'm Danielle. Hi.

She's visiting from California.

Ah, an American.

I hope you felt welcome in our country, huh?

Oh, more than welcome.

Embraced, really.

It's like a dream here.

Ah, if it's a dream, may we never wake up.

This dragon fruit looks amazing.

But those aren't local, right?

Well, I'd like to bring a few curiosities for Giancarlo, huh?

A hint of the world over the horizon.

Ah, but you have to try my fresh honey, eh?

Hey, what if we did, like, a tropical dragon fruit and lemon gelato with

Martha's honey to soften the acidity, and we could use some cocoa nibs to cut

the sweetness, and maybe even pomegranate seeds to add a little bit of

I love it!

You know, you two make a good team, eh?

Maybe we're onto something.

Bit nut and bolt nut.

Passion and perseverance.

This, por favor. Okay. And some lemons. And your honey as well. Okay.

I can't wait to hear what else you come up.

Here it is.

Oh, please, Gianca.

For your guy.

Gracias. Gracias.

My pleasure.

Ciao, Marco. Ciao.

Nice to meet you.

You know,

I don't even know the last time I did this.

Two days ago?

Oh, no, no, no.

I just mean, like, cooking without caring what other people think.

Okay,

maybe. Maybe not.

What's the deal between Bruno and Lita?

Oh, Bruno and Lita? Uh -huh.

A crash is all this time.

I knew it.

Okay, so why has nothing happened between them yet?

I don't know. I guess timing has never been right.

Okay, well, I mean, you can't always just wait around.

Sometimes you just have to go for it.

Well, I think it's very sweet how personal this place is.

Is it not?

No,

not like this, it's not.

Well, maybe it can be, no?

I don't know.

Honestly, I'm not sure that I can or even want to do this anymore.

I feel kind of paralyzed lately.

The restaurant bears your name.

Mm -hmm. Isn't that like giving up on a part of yourself?

Hey, just a name.

Aldous is a new name after my father, you know?

Really? That's a bizarre coincidence, no?

The cafe was started by my great -grandfather. His name was also Aldous.

As was my grandfather, as is my father.

In fact...

I'm the first man in my family, in four generations, not named Aldo.

Have you ever asked your dad why they didn't name you Aldo?

He always says the same thing.

I guess your mother and I are more creative than my ancestors.

I think Giancarlo is a great name.

It's an important name, no?

Giancarlo, the gelato maker.

Sounds like a fairy tale where the gelati comes to life at night and speaks

me. Oh.

Well, does your gelati speak to you?

When I cook, I have a conversation with my food.

You know, I ask it questions and it tells me its flavors.

Or, I don't know, I guess it used to do that.

It's a song.

What? A duet.

I dream of new flavors.

Iris waiting to be sunk.

I think you don't need the whole ventrino then, if that's the case.

It would be my trip around the world.

Cure for a restless soul, perhaps?

Whose path is already laid out.

Is it time?

To bring your flavors to life?

No, our flavors.

Our flavors.

There you are.

Ciao, Nico. This is my friend, Daniele. Ciao.

You can buy just in time to try our new dragon fruit lemon flavor.

I

prefer

strawberry.

Go to the vetrina. I'm coming.

That's why he didn't like it.

My father says, never let success go to your head.

Never let failure go to your heart.

Tomorrow we try again. See?

There it is.

The beauty in the dark.

A love for life was coming back to me.

But the love that moves the sun, the moon, and the stars, that was not what I

was looking for.

Not then.

Not until I found... Masolino.

Thank you for bringing the fireworks, I know.

Thank you.

Something smells delicious.

Oh, well, that would be my lasagna.

Wow. It looks tasty.

Anything else you need?

Uh, yes.

Yes. Could you look at the sink?

Something wrong with the sink?

Yes.

It's been...

Dripping. A lot.

Would you mind?

Yeah. Okay. Thank you.

Doesn't seem to be doing it now.

You know, it's going to start all up again as soon as you leave.

Could you just double check?

Double check down there. Thank you.

Sorry I'm late. I got tied up and... Bruno.

I didn't realize you were coming.

Buongiorno, Elida.

Bruno, Elida has been telling me how much she loved your work with the

doorframe. Haven't you, Elida?

It was nothing.

No, it's the work of a master.

I think attention to detail is important.

Me too.

I think that lunch is going to get cold.

Yeah. You know, I'm made enough to feed an army, so you two should sit.

Enjoy. I couldn't impose.

No, no imposition.

Truly.

Okay, then.

All right, well, I guess I will be leaving you.

You're not eating with us?

No, I'm so sorry. I had to eat already. I'm eating with Giancarlo.

I wouldn't want to get in the way of that.

Bye. Bye.

Truth,

Papa, why didn't you name me Aldo?

You know why?

Your mother and I are more creative than my... That's right.

Buongiorno, Aldo.

Buongiorno, Daniela.

Daniela, your Italian has improved so much.

Okay, one croissant and cappuccino right away.

You're a good teacher.

Grazie.

Ready to get started?

Oh,

do you have ricotta cheese? I have an idea.

Come with me.

Smell it.

Ricotta, honey, and meat.

Interesting.

It's sweet, like a cannoli.

But the mint adds a burst of unexpected flavor.

Try it. Tell me what you think.

Well, the taste is very good.

But it's missing something.

You're right.

You know what?

Let's take a break. What are you thinking for today?

I feel like I distracted you.

Maybe, but in a good way.

This has all been way more fun than I expected and more

necessary than I realized.

That makes me happy.

So, where to?

Excuse me, we're looking for a Signor Chiellini.

Ah, luck smiles on you today.

Mario Chiellini, head to toe.

Let me guess, you want to do either a wine or olive oil tasting?

I know it's last minute, but olive oil, per favore. Of course, I can't say no to

a young couple in love.

Let's head inside, shall we?

Yeah.

So, we're a couple now?

Apparently.

Then we'd better get in there.

Okay.

Okay, so a harmonious balance between fruitiness, bitterness, and pungency is

what Mario said we're looking for.

What?

Are you good at everything you do?

No, I wish.

I mean, I can't even seem to make my restaurant a success.

But you're willing to change and try new things.

That's just as important.

Is it?

For me, yes.

Failure just gives you another opportunity.

You know, we're having a party on Friday.

Starting at noon.

No, I didn't. What's the occasion?

The occasion?

This is Italy. We don't need a reason to throw a party. Oh.

Especially in summer.

Well, it sounds amazing, but when Dwight leaves... No, no, no. We're not talking

about any departures.

Just the here and now.

Well, it wouldn't be till the evening, so... Yeah, I'd love that.

Good.

Because it wouldn't be the same without you.

Especially now that we are couple.

That's right. How could I forget that?

So, is it fancy?

Party? We take any chance we can get to dress up.

Oh, looks like I'll need to find a dress.

Please. You'll be beautiful in whatever you wear.

I wanted to give you one of my favorite bottles of olive oil.

It's one of my favorite olive, with a hint of hazelnuts.

Huh.

I think I just figured out what our missing ingredient might be.

I don't know what I was thinking.

Get a dress? Why would I even say that?

Because you like him.

Is that a bad thing?

Yes, it is, because he lives here and I live really far away.

Don't focus so much on the small details.

Yeah, like the Atlantic Ocean?

Okay, water is fluid.

Your heart, not so much.

Trust me, it feels good to listen to it every once in a while.

I did.

Are you talking about Bruno?

Mm -hmm.

So, you're really going on an official date finally?

Yes. I'm so happy for you.

Both of you. And Bruno is a great guy.

He is. They both are.

Now, let's see if we can find you a dress.

I have one that is way more you than me.

Come on.

It's ready.

Okay, hopefully the hazelnuts gave it that nutty undertone.

Wait.

It's best to let it dry.

Okay, it's rested long enough. Okay.

Salute. Salute.

It's delicious.

It's delicious.

It's delicious.

But will the customers like it? Will Nico?

Win or lose.

Win or lose?

It's something that my sister and I have said to each other since we were kids.

It just... It means succeed or fail.

We'll be there for each other.

Win or lose?

Win or lose?

To our new flavor.

Honey cannoli with hazelnuts and... Maybe it needs a better name first.

Okay.

Oh, what about...

Masolino song.

That feels random.

Okay, well, it's from this book that I'm reading that's set here in Ostia in

honor of this Italian gentleman who made this young American

girl's trip to Italy very special.

Oh?

Masolino song?

Masolino song it is.

Okay.

Oh, hey, I need to get to the tailor.

I already went this morning, but apparently opening at nine really means

-ish. The tailor?

Yeah. Got a gown for the party.

I look forward to seeing it.

Ciao. Ciao.

Masolino's song.

Hope you were getting the inspiration you were looking for.

You know what?

I think I am. I feel the wheels turning.

That's good.

That's great.

Because I have news.

That sounds ominous.

I am really sorry.

But the timeline?

It's changed.

I have to make a decision on my investments by the end of the week.

By the end of this week?

Yeah. But I still want to hear your ideas.

I know it's only two days away.

But I'm pulling for you, Danielle.

Ciao.

Bye.

Morning.

Ciao, Bruno.

You too.

Ciao.

How about trying something new?

New kind of chocolate?

No.

Come on, try a new flavor. I call it Masolino's Song.

I think I'll just have chocolate.

I'll try it.

Maybe a small take. Right away.

One at a time.

They love

it. They love it.

It's great. I scoop and scoop until I hit the bottom.

Until they ask for more. We need more hazelnuts. A whole grove of hazelnut

trees.

Is everything okay?

Yeah.

Yes.

I'm really happy for you.

Happy for us.

I couldn't have done this without you.

This goes for celebration.

Tonight, prosontos. My treat.

You know what? I think you have to stay in tonight.

work call that i have got pushed up so i need to prepare for it anything i can

do to help no no no it's okay i just um wanted to see how everything was going

I watched the Antiquians, joyous, cheerful, in their own world, while

can there be a future for me here?

He had shown me a whole new way of being alive, and I knew whatever I decided,

my life would change forever.

Hey, careful, that face.

We'll aid you.

Daniel, she seems so distant.

Hey, don't worry.

Men can no better understand women than we can the weather.

We've gotten pretty good at predicting the weather, runner.

Hmm.

That's strange.

It wasn't supposed to rain.

Merci. Buonanotte.

My leader told me where you were.

I was just coming to find you.

Why, I'm fine.

Danielle, have I done something wrong?

No.

No, no, it's me.

I came to Italy for inspiration and it just... It hasn't come like I'd hoped.

Now I have nothing to show.

It is about your code.

I now have one day to come up with an entire new menu.

Doesn't seem possible.

Hop on.

I'll get back later.

Oh, no, no, no. It's okay. I'm okay, really.

Danielle, it's a journey for all of us.

No one needs to be alone in it.

For we don't have to be.

I want to show you something.

If you have the time.

I mean, at this point, why not?

I've never shown anyone this.

Here, I can go anywhere in the world.

With a click, I can be at Niagara Falls, the Galapagos Islands.

Even Martha's videos.

And all without leaving Ostia Antica.

It's beautiful.

Wow.

I thought I'd go further than Rome at some point.

But my mother passed away.

So I decided to stay, help my father, and carry on her legacy.

To... Picture of the woman in the cafe, is that your mom?

Si.

She taught me everything I know about making gelato.

Like her parents and grandparents did.

I'm only mentioning this because we can plan all we want, but life tends to get

in the way.

That's not always a bad thing.

There's always beauty in the dark.

You think they'll let me bring those on the plane?

Long as it's less than three ounces.

Well, I guess we just have to finish it all by tomorrow, then.

Or longer?

What if you stayed in Italy?

You mentioned one. You can open your restaurant here.

You want me to move to Italy?

If not move, stay another month.

Even a week more.

I wish I could. I do.

But if I don't go back and fight for it, it'll be just like you said. It'll be

like me giving up on a part of myself, you know?

And yeah, I may only have one day to come up with an entire new menu, but...

Shankar, I got it. Please try.

Of course.

You're right.

I was being selfish.

You shine too bright to give up on your dreams, Tanya.

I wish you all the luck.

Thank you.

Your

new

flavor is a success.

I hope Masolino enjoys his place under the vetrina.

Maybe we can add some more flavors as well.

One flavor to start, Giancarlo.

The wheels of time turn slowly.

Or not at all.

Not everyone wants to live in this bubble or at your pace all the time.

Not when there's so much more up there.

Buongiorno, Aldo. Oh, la rana.

Buongiorno. Buongiorno.

Hey, what a cloudy face on such a sunny day.

A lot on my mind, that's all.

Life one advice.

If money can fix it, no problem.

If money can't fix it, just drink more coffee.

Or eat a gelato.

Okay.

Rana.

You should try Giancarlo and Danielle's new flavor.

It's called Masolino's Song.

You named it after me?

Masolino's Song?

I got it from a book.

So you named it after my father.

The step of Chiantica, no?

Yeah.

My mother wrote that book about coming here and meeting my father.

I'm named after him.

She started writing the book right here, at this very table.

She loved this place.

She was so inspired by watching people coming here, looking for

food, conversation, comfort.

This place was just more than a restaurant to them.

It was a community.

Let me tell you why you aren't named Alto.

From the moment you were born, your mother said our son was special.

She asked me not to name you Aldo because to be an Aldo wasn't your

She knew your roots were a little shallow here in Osteontique.

I'm sorry.

I wasn't strong enough that you thought you had to stay for me.

We must be one with our heart, Giancarlo.

I've been watching the two of you.

You remind me of your mother and I.

And it made me remember what she said about you.

I can see now that your desire to make gelato is because of the dreams in your

heart of something more.

My heart is here.

Most Antica, this cafe.

But your heart.

We'll be on a plane tomorrow.

Thank you.

You know I feel terrible about pulling you in like this on your last day in

Italy. Well, the containers wait for no one.

I have a contract on my desk and a shaky pen.

Let me hear the fireworks.

There aren't any.

I don't get it.

I was so concerned with getting it wrong that I forgot to stay true to what

felt right.

It isn't about me or...

The recipes.

It's about people.

Community. What makes them happy?

Hi.

You look lovely.

Thank you.

Sorry I'm late.

How did it go?

Giancarlo, is it time to play now?

Go. We can talk later.

Scusi, signorina.

Come on.

Babini, gather around.

Come here.

Come. Come, come.

Feast your eyes, little ones, on the color field.

Three, two, one, and... Hooray!

Who's ready for strega comanda color?

The witch will say a color, and you must touch that color before the witch

catches you.

Beware, bambini.

For the witch is me.

Ready? Yeah!

Verde!

Rosso! The heart! The heart! The heart!

Arancione!

Okay, wait. What are we doing? I think... Turquoise!

Turquoise.

Turquoise is difficult.

You've been captured by the witch, signorina.

What happens now?

I don't know. I've never caught anyone before.

You're free now.

Verde!

We're thinking of renovating the cottage together.

Elida is so creative.

And Bruno is so good at fixing things.

We could make a pretty good pair.

I think so, too.

I'm going to miss you guys.

Me, too. Come here.

Sorry if I interrupt.

I'll go to get a van.

We'll need to be leaving soon.

Okay.

Before you do, I believe someone has been waiting patiently to speak with

Talk to Owen.

He likes my new direction.

More personal one.

Like a diner?

Maybe more like a cafe.

Where you really get to know your customers.

You know, you and Aldo's gave me all the inspiration that I really needed.

She'd be up for you too.

Agreed.

I'd love for you to come visit me.

I hope one day...

Una

furtiva lagrima.

Beautiful.

What do you think?

Okay, yeah.

What more searching need I do?

For Nathan, I felt the beating of her heart.

As if my size were hers and her size were mine.

I can't wait to

see you in the magazine when your restaurant will be a success.

I project them on my wall.

It will be as if I was there.

You can always face it.

Arrivederci, Daniele.

I figured out what was missing.

From Daniel.

But now I know what's missing from me is you.

Come back to America with me.

It can be our specialty. We can make Giancarlo's gelato.

Forget making one flavor. We can make all the flavors.

You know you said that no one ever leaves off the Antica, and you won't.

It'll always be right here.

You can't always wait.

Sometimes you just have to go for it.

Looking at pictures of jungles, mountains, islands,

I thought maybe I'd find a place that

has to like where I was meant to be.

But now I can't stop looking because where I'm meant to be is with

you.

Good thing you got that passport.

Take your nails.

You're beautiful.

Rosemary!

We do have one surprise.

Fiona!

You didn't think I'd miss your wedding, did you?

I guess I'm supposed to be nervous, but I'm just so happy.

A bride like no other.

May and Mike found their soulmate.

Are you asking me if I believe in fate?

The romantic season finale of When Called the Heart. Sunday night at 9.

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