All language subtitles for Terry McMillan Presents Tempted By Love 2024 1080p WEB-DL AAC2.0 x264

Fire off the apps, please.

Table 7 needs to go out
in 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

-Yes, chef.
-What do I say?

Here you go, chef.

Scallops, who's got my scallops?

Will you finish it?

But the Norwegian caramelized
scallops is your signature dish.

What will be ruined
if you don't finish.

Yes, chef.

Arret! Arret! Arret!

No pesto!
Read the ticket.

That customer is allergic
to pine nuts.

Here's an alternative.

Olive oil, basil, chives
for a little bit of coloring,

parmesan to thicken it.
Here you go.

Ah-ah!
Are you seriously gonna serve

something that you
haven't tasted?

What's missing?

That pasta's been sitting out
for two minutes.

C'est froid.

No, no, no.
Come on.

Ava, what are you doing?
Come here.

Because of you, and of course,
our talented Head Chef Ava,

who two years ago I convinced
to leave Madrid

and move to Brussels to join us
here at Baron LeRoux,

we have earned our
first Michelin star.

- Bon Annee
, everyone!
-
Bon Annee.

And as they say in America,
thank you for your service!

- Thank you.
- Cheers.

Bon Annee
.
-
Merci.

♪ Never know

♪ Steady as she goes
What a life we're living ♪

♪ Only Heaven knows

♪ It's the start
of the beginning ♪

♪ Life of details

♪ So fragile
So concerning ♪

♪ When life so short

♪ Tend your glow

Hi.

♪ Steady as she goes
What a life we're living ♪

I know you have a few hours to
go, but Happy New Year, Auntie.

I'll be on the next flight out.

♪ Blue skies all the way

♪ We laugh, we joke, we sing

So where are you traveling from?

-Brussels.
-Brussels?

Home of the French fry, I think.

Belgium.

First time in Beaufort?

I haven't been here
in a long while.

Here for business
or pleasure?

Neither.

Not one for small talk.
Got it.

I'm sorry.
I'm just tired.

Out clubbing till dawn?

I stopped clubbing in my 30s.

Oh.
So like yesterday?

Oof.
Can you please turn on the air?

Yeah.

So how long's that flight
from Brussels?

Uh, nine hours.

Ouch!
Was it cramped in coach?

Oh, my bad.
You probably fly private.

Okay, let's not
get carried away.

I hope I didn't offend.

I'm new to this driving thing.
Still figuring out the rules.

Well, don't let a minor
inconvenience of flying coach

stop you from a lifetime
of experiences.

That's a hell of a sales pitch.

You work for the airline
or something?

I'm a chef.

Really?

Wow, okay.

I've been to Cabo and Vegas
a couple of times

for bachelor parties,
but never overseas.

Well, you should definitely
change that.

There's a big, beautiful world
out there.

It's pretty beautiful here, too.

Quelle surprise.

Allo.

Didn't realize our breakup meant
we were no longer friends

who could wish each other
Bonne Annee?

- Bonne Annee , Emir.
- -How did last night go?

Just like last year.

The prime minister was raving
about my scallops.

Only you would be nonplussed
by that.

Try editing the same book
over and over again.

If they handed me the Pulitzers
like they do the Michelin stars

to you, I think I can manage.

Emir, can I call you back?

I just landed in Beaufort.
I'm visiting my aunt.

Oh, wow.
How long will you be there?

A week or so.

Henri is already freaking out
that I'm gone at all.

I appreciate the call.

Of course, I hope you know
I think of you often.

Ciao.

- Here we are.
- Thank you.

My pleasure.
Uh, real quick.

Just use your camera on it.

Just in case you need a ride

or somebody to show you around
my city while you're here.

I'm your guy.

Your city, huh?

Yeah, born and raised,

so I know all the hot spots
and cool people.

-Thanks.
-You're welcome.

-It was nice meeting you.
-Yeah.

I don't know what kind of
Yankee Doodle operation

you are running here,
but my people have been eating

black-eyed peas
on New Year's Day since 1863.

And I intend for today
to be no different.

So kindly take your cute
little self on out of here

and see what you can rustle up,
okay?

Okay. Yes, ma'am.

Ava! Baby, you didn't have
to come all this way.

I told you I'd be fine.

Momma would haunt me
from the grave

if I didn't come and
check on her baby sister.

She's not haunting you already
for not getting married

and having kids?

I swear, I heard her as I was
tumbling to the ground.

"This wouldn't be happening
if you had found a husband

and sent him to the store
instead of going yourself."

Ow!
It hurts to laugh.

Oh.

I hope these gift shop flowers
make you feel better.

Well, I don't need flowers.
I have a garden full at home.

What I need is some
black-eyed peas.

I spoke to the doctor.
He said your surgery went well.

And you know why?

Because last year
on New Year's Day,

I ate a full bowl of

- black-eyed peas.
- black-eyed peas.

Auntie, it's a cute tradition
and all, but it's not gospel.

Well, not being biblical doesn't
mean bad luck won't befall me

if I don't get some peas
before midnight.

Okay, I'll call Miss Mimi.

She's out of town
visiting her son.

What about Miss Grace?

Her mind is failing her.

And that daughter of hers,
she can't boil water right.

I remember you telling me.

Sorry.

Hey.

So, Mr. Hot Spot...

I can't believe you
would do this to me

after everything
we've been through.

Isabella,
you don't understand.

- Ms. Moran?
- Luke Bailey?

Don't tell me your momma's back
in the hospital?

No, ma'am. I actually came to
see a patient that Ms. Denis

said had taken a nasty fall.

Had no idea it was you.

-Are you okay?
-Oh, I'm fine.

When my niece was busy running
her mouth

she should have told me
I was having company.

Lord, Ava, get my lipstick.

I must look a mess.

I doubt you'll be worried about
your lipstick

when you see what I got you.

You look fine.

You brought me Hoppin' John!

Yes, ma'am.
Yes, I did.

Hoppin' John is a one pot,
low-country specialty.

We use slow simmered black-eyed
peas with ham hock...

Pigs are considered lucky
because they root forward.

-Over some Carolina rice.
-Best in the world.

-Plenty of green vegetables.
-Symbolizing money.

Got some cornbread on the side.

-For gold.
-Yes, ma'am.

Luke, be sure to thank your
momma for me.

Um, actually, I made those.

Oh, sweet baby Jesus,
these are good.

I'm glad you like it.

You have got to try this, Ava.

-I made some for you, too.
-Oh?

I figured you were hungry
after traveling all day.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

It's a nice balance of flavors.

Garlic, green onions,
bell peppers, salt,

pepper flakes,
chicken stock base.

Why did you do that?

That's what the uh,
recipe said to use.

Try pork stock next time.

It's a little closer
to the dish's origin.

Pork stock.
Yes, ma'am.

What has my favorite student
been up to?

Last I remember,
you were working at

Grayson's Hardware store.

Yes, ma'am.
I'm a manager now there.

And I also started driving
for Mr. Grayson's car service

to make a little extra money
on the side.

I'm trying to go back to school.

Oh, what are you thinking
of studying?

Um, I'm either getting my
general contractor's license

or cooking school.

Ah. Well, I don't know
if she told you,

but Ava's an award-winning chef.

Yeah, she mentioned
the chef part.

I had to look up the
award-winning part.

Um, well, thank you
for the peas, Luke.

My pleasure.

Can I uh, trouble you
to take Ava home?

I know she must be tired.

And now that I've eaten,
so am I.

Yeah, it's no trouble at all.

Watch your step.

Oh, it's a little cold in here.
Let me turn on the heat.

I've done a little handiwork
for your aunt,

so I know where some things are.

Uh, tomorrow I can take you back
to the hospital.

Or until you get a rent-a-car,
after I open up shop.

Oh, I don't know how to drive.

Everywhere I've lived had
public transportation.

I'm sorry. I'm just trying to
picture you taking a bus.

Oh, I mostly travel
by car service now.

I have a car,
and I'm at your service.

Bonne Annee
, Ms. Denis.

It's Ava.
And you speak French?

No, no, no. I...
I overheard you earlier.

Emir.

I told him I'd call him back.

It's 4:00 a.m. there.
I'll call him tomorrow.

Get some rest.

Uh, don't forget to lock up
after I leave.

Oh, I thought the best part
of living in Beaufort is

not locking your doors?

The best part about living
in Beaufort is...Beaufort.

-Good night.
-Good night.

- Thanks for coming.
- No problem.

I gotta get my dog, Maxie
in the same direction

if you don't mind?

You put a dog in this car?

It's just a car.

It's good to see you.

-You okay?
-Yeah.

How's Miss Judy?

Oh, she is not happy that
the hospital's

not ready to release her
on her say so.

That sounds like her.

Sorry, that's my ex.
She keeps calling.

It's getting a little annoying.

I mean, she's the one that
demanded we get engaged

before Christmas or break up,
so I don't know why...

Yeah, that's one of those,
you know, break up,

but hang on moves.
I got one of those, too.

-Oh, really?
-Yeah.

So you and the French guy,
y'all aren't together?

Emir is actually Moroccan.
He just speaks French.

Moroccan?

We broke up two months ago,

but it feels like we talk more
now than when we were together.

Did you ever think
about proposing?

Yeah, yeah, I did.
Zadie's great.

She's just a little high strung
at times.

I don't know. I'm just figuring
out my life right now.

Like I definitely see myself
going the wife and kids route,

-just not right now.
-Yeah.

Okay.
Okay, Miss too old to club.

I see you jamming
to these Afrobeats.

-Amapiano.
-A piano?

All right, cool.
I'll be the drums.

Amapiano is a genre.
It's South African house music.

Afrobeats is Nigerian jazz
meets American, you know, funk.

Oh.

I like how you teach me things
without making me feel stupid.

It's pretty cool.

♪ Up and down they go

♪ Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh,
oh-oh-oh ♪

♪ I don't wanna live my life

Oh my God,
Maxie couldn't be any cuter.

Say, "Yeah, we think the same
thing about you."

I always wanted a dog, but being
you know, an Army brat,

we never knew what our living
situation was going to be.

Oh, what's stopping you now?

Same thing, I guess.

I mean, my lifestyle's not
conducive to having a dog.

-I work 12 hours a day.
-That's the life of a chef.

Hey Luke,
I didn't see you come in.

-What's up, Deena?
-Maxie.

Ava, this is Deena,
she's the owner.

And Deena this is Ava.

She's in town visiting her aunt.

Deena? Oh my God, the last time
I saw you had a Jheri curl.

-And you had braces.
-I did!

-Hi!
-Hey!

Oh my goodness, how do you two
know each other?

Luke's been driving me to the
hospital to visit Aunt Judy.

Oh, pastor did say Aunt Judy was
not well, to keep her in prayer.

Shame on me for not coming
to see her.

It's okay.
She's coming home soon.

Come by the house.
She would love to see you.

Oh, I would love that!
How long are you in town?

We should grab cocktails.

Just for a little while,
but I'd love that.

Okay, let me get your number.

Oh, okay, let's uh,
let's do this.

What?
Oh, look at that!

- Okay, cool.
- Look at that.

I gotta run.

Not everyone's as good as Luke
at paying their bills.

-I'll see you.
-Bye.

All right, Deena,
have a good one.

Okay, excuse me,
can you stop him?

Get him. Yeah.
Hey! Excuse me!

There she goes.

Thank you
for oiling my scalp.

When they finally
release me from here,

I don't want to show up to the
church looking like a banshee.

You could've warned me that
menopause is like a long,

miserable dance with the devil.

And you could have brought me
one of them new dishes

you dreamt of.
This food in here is terrible.

Even the tea is bad.

I haven't felt like
cooking lately.

Well, how have you been keeping
yourself busy?

Catching up on sleep mostly.

Well, that's not like you.

Well, treading quicksand
is exhausting.

I was hoping the young
Mr. Luke was showing you

our beautiful town.

Maybe enticing you to move here.

To Beaufort?
And do what?

Oh. Oh, he's calling
to see when I'm returning.

Bon jour
, Henri...

Ouch.

I've been gone too long and
I've trained my staff too well.

Baron LeRoux have decided
to part ways.

Oh Ava, I feel terrible.

That's what I get for
complaining about the monotony,

instead of focusing on being.

As Henri would say,

"I'm a very expensive
line item."

Someone must've snitched that
I was having trouble keeping up.

What do you mean having trouble?

Before coming here,
I found out that I have

rheumatoid arthritis.

Oh baby, no.

It's in the early stages.

Sometimes I get flare ups
and my joints are swollen,

and they're stiff.

Imagine a chef who can't rely
on her hands?

But what else did
the doctor say?

He prescribed some medication.

Occasional icing,

massages and maybe
red light therapy.

Okay, so when do you leave
for Brussels

so you can start all of that?

It doesn't make sense to go now.

My lease is up soon.

Marie, my friend can put
my stuff in storage

until I figure out my next move.

You are more than welcome
to stay with me

for as long as you like.

Thank you.

-Two, three weeks tops.
-Okay.

So much for black-eyed peas
bringing good luck.

Sounds to me like
you got fired from a job

you no longer wanted anyway.

Sometimes good luck has
to slap you in the face

to get your attention.

Well, good luck
better watch out,

because I'm this close
to slapping back.

Well, you need good hands
for that.

-Auntie.
-So? So stop all this

pity partying and start
following doctor's orders.

That's what momma would've said
to me.

- I miss her.
- Me too, love.

- Hi.
- Hey.

-How are you doing?
-I'm good.

You look good.

Um, thanks for doing this.

Yeah. No problem.
Ms. Moran is good people.

Sorry.

I should take this.

Shouldn't you be busy prepping
for your publisher's conference?

Taking a break.
How's your aunt?

She's coming
home tomorrow.

- Thanks for asking
.
- Nice. Hey, uh...

There's something I've been
wanting to ask you.

Emir, I actually have
someone here.

Any chance we can, like,
you know, table this until...

Funny you said table.

Do you think you can make
a reservation for me

at Baron LeRoux
on Valentine's Day?

Didn't I mention that I don't
work there anymore?

Still have clout, right?

Julia's been dying to go and I
think it's a perfect place to...

Propose.

Propose?
Wait.

We broke up three months ago.

Were you still seeing her
while we were dating?

We stopped being a real couple
long before our breakup, okay?

We hardly saw each other and I
had my kids every other weekend,

and your crazy schedule.

Oh, my God!

I figured I'd ask
since we're friends.

No! Friends don't
break up with you

and then date
their son's teacher

and then,
you know, call for help

to ask to propose to her
at your former place of work.

What is the big deal?

It's not like you're even going
to be there.

You know who else
won't be there?

You!

Boy, bye!

Hello?

-I um...
-Just when I thought my life

couldn't get anymore pathetic.
It actually does.

I know the perfect place

to put a smile back on
that beautiful face.

Maybe some other time.

Come on now. You've been saying
this for a month.

The Southern gentleman in me

can't leave you
all sad like this.

So look, either we go out or we
stay in and watch trash TV.

I'm talking,
Couples to Thropules trash TV.

I don't even know what that is

and actually
I don't want to know.

Uh, I'll get my coat.

♪ Listen to the jukebox
singing ♪

This okra soup is so good.

Another Gullah
one-pot specialty.

Tell me about the flavors like
you did back in the hospital.

You act like it's a party trick.

Well, I told you, I'm interested
in culinary school,

so, you know,
it's educational for me.

-You guys doing okay?
-Yes. Yeah, we are.

You work at Grayson's, right?

-Mm-hmm.
-Yeah, I've seen you there.

When I came in with my dad.

Yeah, he's always trying to fix
something, you know,

-but makes it worse.
-That's what's up.

I'm Venus, by the way.

Luke.
This is Ava.

-Hi.
-Oh.

Well, if you need anything,
let me know.

She was totally
flirting with you.

You act like it happens
all the time.

Well, I am a college educated,
gainfully employed,

no kids having black man
from an intact family, so...

Oh, so they probably erect
statues of guys like you

around here.
Wow.

Until you don't marry
their little girl

and then they make a voodoo doll
with your face on it

and put a hex on you.

I don't have any experience
with it.

Yeah.

I'm still waiting.

Okay.

Almost everything starts
with the trinity...

Salt, black pepper, garlic,

fish stock base, lima beans,

lemon juice, plum tomatoes,

bell peppers, and uh,

onions, probably yellow,

and ginger to add that rich,
distinct flavor.

I find that so sexy.

Boy, how old are you?

Old enough to consent and young
enough to back it up when I do.

That's a quip.
That's not an answer.

I'm 31.

I think I have a skillet older
than you.

It's probably your favorite one,
too.

Probably the one you make
the best meals with.

What's that thing Aaliyah said,

"Age ain't nothing
but a number."

Yeah, I think you were sipping
on the bottle

when I was clubbing
to that song.

That's a great idea.

Our first date,
we should go dancing.

I am not going on a date
with you.

- Why not?
- Because...

Because is a conjunction,
not an answer.

Ah! Got that from your aunt.

Real mature.

And I'm the one that's too young
for you?

Look, I got a lot on my plate.
Like...

You mean that thing
with your hands?

It's probably just
carpel tunnel or something

from repetitive motions.

You should get it checked out
while you're here.

Yeah.

I need to be looking for a job.

Well, there's a new hotel coming
up downtown.

My father knows the GM.
He could make a few calls or...

I'm not planning on staying here
very long, so thanks.

Well, that's good.

I don't have to worry about you
getting too attached to me.

-Attached?
-Attached. Yeah.

Okay.

Well, you ain't got nothing else
to say. Okay, no excuses.

Um, Saturday at 8:00.
I'll pick you up.

Great.

All right,
give it to me straight.

Is the word out?
Am I finished?

This is the part of an
agent's job I could do without.

I hate to break it to you kiddo,
but...

You are still very much
in demand, my friend.

Are you eating pizza
for breakfast again?

As any self-respecting
New Yorker short on time does.

Look, I'm fielding lots
of offers.

London, Paris, New York.

All right.
Any of them 60 plate,

dinner service only,
Sunday/Monday guaranteed off

kind of offers?

You're not worried
about finances, are you?

You know better than anyone that
I've done all right for myself.

So we can both afford
to be patient.

Focus on getting better.

And I'll focus on getting you
your next perfect situation.

Okay.

Oh, I gotta go.
Talk to you soon.

- Oh, good morning, James.
- Good morning.

She's waiting for you
on the back porch.

Okay. Sounds good.

- See you later, Auntie!
- Alrighty!

Hey, how's that
wrist doing today?

♪ To make me feel all right

♪ Never lasted longer
than a night ♪

♪ I wanted to be higher,
further ♪

♪ From myself

♪ But coming back to Earth

♪ Is where I found my peace

-Hey!
-Oh, hey.

Oh, I've been meaning
to call you.

One of my employees
was out sick.

It's been nuts.

Are you here to see Cheri?

Girl, she is the menopause
whisperer.

Uh...
Yeah, that's good to know.

Maybe we can grab coffee
sometime.

Yeah, that would be great.

You know, I've got some errands
to run.

Why don't we meet back
around here

'cause girl,
if we don't squeeze it in,

I'm afraid we won't get to do it
before you fly off again.

-Okay, I'll see you in a bit.
-See you soon.

Girl, I have tried everything.

And now, I'm paying to lay on a
table to get red light therapy.

It takes some getting used to

but to cure the night sweats
alone, it's worth it.

Whew, that would be icing
on the cake.

But I'm being treated
for arthritis.

It's affecting my hands.

Oh, wow.
That sucks.

Thank you for saying that.

I mean, stating the obvious
without looking at me

with pity in your eyes,
I appreciate that.

No, I mean,
I just had knee surgery.

Getting old is the worst.

But until there's an alternative
that doesn't involve a coffin,

girl, I am taking it in stride.

Oh, man.

All right, I've got a question.

Hmm?

It doesn't bother you
to find gray hairs

in unimaginable places?

I'm more worried that nobody's
gonna find my gray hairs

in my unimaginable places.

Girl, I haven't had sex
in over two years.

What?

Not since my divorce.
Oh, wait a minute.

I did have sex with my ex once,

so I haven't had great sex
in over two years.

Oh, boy.

So tell me about Europe.

Do you have a lover
in every port?

Is that why you like it
over there?

Well, there's a particular
Senegalese painter

that comes to mind...

Uh-uh, uh-uh, married, two kids,
third on the way.

That is not it.

Anyways, the reason that
I love Europe is that you know,

they understand the art
of dining.

It's not about commerce.

It's about the experience,
you know?

They don't rush to turn
over the tables

because they understand food
is about savoring it

and enjoying it, you know,
with your loved ones

across from you
and not some strangers on IG.

Yeah, that makes sense,

but I want to hear more
about that sexy painter!

Ah, it was the love affair of a
lifetime, I'll tell you.

Until the wife he failed
to mention came back

from Senegal after visiting
her family for three months.

Girl, don't you hate
when that happens?

Yep.

It sounds like Europe is just
as bad as dating over here.

Finding them is easy,
keeping them is hard.

And you know, as a chef
I work long hours.

I'm usually going to bed
when they're waking up

and my days off,
even the most evolved of them...

Don't say it.
Don't say it.

-Expect me to cook!
-Expect you to cook!

-Come on!
-Yes!

No.

No matter how much I explain
that the last thing I want

to do is the thing that
I've been doing all week.

I'm still the bad guy.

Well, maybe you should date
another chef.

And after you two get through
puffing each other's pastries,

you can order in and critique
somebody else's food.

I am delighted and disturbed
by how you think.

-Oh, you know what?
-What?

-I know what you should try.
-What?

The GrayHound dating app.

Okay, you're taking your love
of dogs a little too far now.

No, no, no.

It's about sexually active
people of a certain age.

I mean, so far, it's a bunch
of potbelly men

wanting full-body bikini shots,
but, you know.

You never know.
You might get lucky.

All right, next time,
can we do this over cocktails?

-Yes, absolutely.
-Great.

Dana's gonna be gone
this Saturday.

And there is a new restaurant
in Charleston.

We should try that.

I can't this Saturday.
I actually have plans.

That's cryptic.
Explain.

Just dinner.

Oh, no. You did not just blow
into town and land a date.

It's not a date.

It's a man on a Saturday night.

I don't know what they call it
in Europe, but that is a date.

-It's not a date.
-That's a date, Boo.

What is going on
back here?

I don't have anything to wear.

This pile of clothes on the bed
says differently.

Auntie, I need something that
says,

"I'm not trying to look 30,

but please don't
mistake me for his mama."

Well, what do you
feel like wearing?

Oh, uh-uh.

What would you wear if you
were going out with Emir?

Ooh, that's cute.

What size is that?

It's cute, but it's a jumpsuit.

Jumpsuits suck when you
have to go to the bathroom,

which now, I have to go a lot

since my bladder is shrinking
at the same exact ratio

as my waistline is expanding.

Well, where is he taking you
on your little date?

Dancing and it's not a date.

Well, at least you're getting
your steps in.

Would you listen to us?

I'm worried about going
to the bathroom.

You're focused on my steps.

I shouldn't be going
to the club.

I should be going to Bingo Night
at the community center.

Never mind that.

What did you wear the last time
you went dancing?

Ooh. Oh, oh, oh, we're going
to church in the morning.

You hear me?

I'm just gonna tell him
I'm not going.

You will do no such thing.

Look, I-I know he's much, much
younger than you.

And the sight of you together
will make some tongues wag
but...

Are you trying to talk me in
or out of going?

Luke's a good man.
He always has been.

Even as a teen I saw it in him.

He's solid, dependable with deep
roots planted in good soil.

Then maybe I should wear this

because you just described
an oak tree.

Well, it's the perfect
thing to grab

when you're treading quicksand,
don't you think?

Mm-hmm.

I'm going back to my stories.

Tidy up before you leave,
you hear?

Yes, ma'am.

What is all this?

Well, the clubs don't get
popping until 11 o'clock,

so I figured we would eat first.

-Is that okay?
-Yeah.

Great. Great, great, great.
Have a seat.

-Thank you.
-You're welcome.

You good?

-Yeah.
-Okay.

I read through the grapevine
that you like sauvignon blanc?

I do, but you're not having any?

Nah, I'm a whiskey man.

So what are we having?

We are having Norwegian
caramelized scallops.

Should've listened to my mom.

You talked to your mom
about this?

No. Yes.

No, not not to get permission,
but advice.

She said that you might not want
to eat something that you made

-a thousand times.
-Yeah.

My thinking was that eating it

is not the same
as getting served.

I wanted you to enjoy your
cooking without you cooking.

It's a bold move.

This dish got me
my third Michelin star.

Shoot.

-It's bomb.
-Really?

-Mm-hmm.
-Oh, stop.

You're saying that 'cause you
wanna have sex with me later.

It's okay, though.

So you give me a
grown and sexy dinner

then finish it off
with a kiddie campfire treat?

What can I say?

I have an old man's soul
with a young man's heart.

Mm.

Oh, hold on, I got it.

-I got it.
-Damn, I'm sorry.

You're pretty good at this.

Did you always know you wanted
to be a chef?

You know when people ask you
where you're from?

I can only say that I was born
on an Army base.

But if you find a kitchen
anywhere in the world,

I'm home.

That's how I feel about
baseball stadiums.

Really?
On the field or in the stands?

Well, I went to
Carolina Coast College

on a scholarship.

And then I played in a minor
league baseball team nearby

until I tore my ACL.

I pouted about it
for a year or so

and then I finally got a job
at Mr. Grayson's.

I worked my way up to management

and then my mom got sick.

Right. You mentioned that
at the hospital.

How is she doing?

She's good now, but during chemo
she wasn't eating.

And because she wasn't cooking,
my dad wasn't eating either.

So I had to mess around in the
kitchen and...

I discovered that
I really liked it.

Seeing my mom gain her
weight back

from the food
that I was cooking,

it felt better than
knocking one out of the park.

It's getting late.

Uh-uh. Mm-mm.
Nice try.

I said I am taking you dancing
and I am a man of my word.

And I would like to be a woman
of my word, too.

I don't wanna go
to a hot, loud club.

I really don't.

Just because I said dancing
doesn't mean I mean the club.

♪ I'm spending time away ♪

♪ But you're here
because you crossed my mind ♪

♪ You never stay away for long

♪ I'm holding on
to what is mine ♪

♪ So when you're feeling lost
along the way ♪

♪ I'll still be here for you
to find ♪

♪ Like coffee in the morning

♪ I'll be there
to keep you warm ♪

♪ When you're lonely

♪ 'Cause I'm lonely

♪ Could it be, you and I

♪ Live a distant kind of life

I uh...I promised Auntie
that I would go to service

with her tomorrow.

And she's not above pinching me
if I nod off.

Okay, uh, I can...
I can take you home.

No, it's okay.
We've both been drinking.

I'm just gonna call a car.

Wow, you're just cheatin' on
me already, huh?

Luke...

I can't remember the last time
I had this much fun,

-but I'm not looking for...
-Relax.

It was just a kiss.

It's not like we're going steady
or anything.

That's what y'all used to say
back in the day, right?

Back in Aunt Judy's day.
Yeah.

I'm only hear
for a couple of weeks.

A couple of more weeks.
So you keep saying.

Yeah.

Whatever this is or isn't,

can we just take it slow?

You know,
and keep it between us?

Slow and on the D low?
Got it.

Are you ashamed to be seen
with me or something?

No. It's...

It's your age.
It's our age.

What if I said that to you?

What do you call a woman
who dates a younger man?

A cougar, yeah,
but I don't care...

And what do you call a man
who dates a younger woman?

Lucky.

What's so funny?

Even though
I can't tell anybody,

I did finally get you to admit
that this was a date.

So wait a second,
you're talking about the movie

-from the other night?
-Yeah.

No, I-I hate ambiguous endings,
man.

Like, was it the right thing
to do to runaway?

I don't know.

For me, running out
of the church was smart,

but like, getting on the bus,
that was a mistake.

-Exactly.
-Yeah.

I just know
I'm picking the next movie.

No plot, plenty of car chases,
it's gonna be great.

-A bunch of action.
-Yay.

I see you're not too busy
figuring out life

to find a new girlfriend.

Jesus, be a fence.

She's just a client, so relax.

So this is the
Driving Miss Daisy situation

- you were talking about?
- I never said that.

You said she was old
and wealthy.

I said she was older
and worldly.

You never said
she was pretty.

Thanks. I think.

-I'm Ava.
-Zadie.

We really need to talk.
Call me.

Hey Maxie, I miss you.

See you later.

I didn't expect her to be so...
young.

Sorry.

The whole time I couldn't stop
staring at her neck.

What?

I promise you there is no locker
room anywhere in the world

where guys will talk
about a girl's neck.

Um, you're doing that all wrong
I'm sorry to say.

Okay, can I take over just
for a little bit?

Can you get me a bowl and um,
creme fraiche?

-Okay.
-I got you,

I got you, I got you.

-Creme fraiche?
-Yes.

I'm gonna show you how to do it,
baby.

♪ Girl, you're just my type
Skin like caramel ♪

♪ Baby, you're favorite
Taste like chocolate ♪

♪ You deserve kisses
Dripping like honey ♪

♪ Girl, you're on my wish list

♪ If I was a doctor
I would make a visit ♪

♪ 'Cause everytime you
walk by my place ♪

♪ Girl, you're twitchy

♪ I can't get enough of you

♪ Baby 'cause it's
all about the ♪

♪ All about the
things that you do ♪

♪ So baby,
can I have a taste of you ♪

♪ 'Cause you're the recipe

All right, let's go.

So whipped cream is like uh,
looked down on, huh?

-In my world...in my world.
-Wow.

-For sure.
-Makes me feel like a loser.

-Here.
-What?

-Take it.
-No, I don't want it.

I'm serious.
Get...get in.

No, you are not the boss of me
and I'm not about to drive

-your boss's car.
-Ava, he's not worried about it.

-And it's just a...
-A car, I know.

You said that,
but I don't want it.

Ava...

Everyone needs to know
how to drive.

Everyone needs
an adorable driver.

Yes, that might be true,
but flirting will not change

the fact that today I am the
teacher and you are the student.

Please.

Check your mirrors.

Got it. Okay.

See if someone's coming.
You in drive?

-Yep.
-Yep.

Just nice and slow.
Ease out.

Okay. Okay.

Ava...

That's what you get.

-What in the world are we doing?
-I'm sorry.

Nice and slow, babe.
Nice and slow.

Nice and easy, nice and easy.

Whoa!

Okay, all right.
Nice and steady.

-Yeah, this is fine.
-Look, no hands!

No! No hands!

-Ava, this is not my car.
-Okay, ten, two.

Yes. Ten, two.
Nine, six, whatever you want.

Two hands on the wheel.

-Look at him.
-Nah.

-What about him?
-That's not for me.

No, no, no. Okay.
Oh, there's a winner.

I thought we were friends.
Now I can't unseen that.

Yeah, it's because
we are friends

that I want you to
share in my misery.

If I'd have known things
were this bad,

I would've stayed married.

So what did happen
in your marriage?

Ken was great.
He's a good dad.

He has a great job.
We're the best of friends,

but there was never
any passion between us.

And one day, you know,
it just hit me.

I may live another
30 or 40 years

with somebody I have
no chemistry with.

That is like a jail sentence.

And if I did not do the crime,
I will not do the time.

That's real.

-Thank you for that.
-For what?

For listening and not judging.

Girl, I am 50, unemployed,

sleeping in my aunt's
spare room.

I have no business judging
anybody about anything.

I mean...

You made a bold, brave choice.
And um, I'm proud of you.

You know, your marriage mirrors
my career in a lot of ways.

You know, it's a great job.

To the outside world
it looks ideal.

But I don't know.

I don't know if it's because of
my age or my diagnosis, I just,

that fire, that passion
you're talking about,

I just, I don't feel it for me.
It's missing.

-Here you go.
-Oh, we didn't order this.

-No, no.
-Oh, must be the MILF special,

I guess.

What'd she say?
Little girl.

Oh, oh, oh, oh!

What is going on with you two?

-Nothing.
-Nothing?

Nothing as in nothing yet
or nothing, nothing?

We've hung out a little bit.
We've kissed a little bit.

-A little bit?
-Maybe we kissed a lot.

Oh, you kissed a lot, okay.

- You know what?
- What?

I knew something was up that day
I saw you at Day Paw.

-But now...
-But now nothing.

I mean, look at us.

We're sitting here having
an adult conversation.

-Haha!
-Nice!

And he's over there giving off
frat boy vibes, so...

Ooh girl, what I wouldn't give
to vibe with a frat boy.

Oh, yes I would.
Mm-hmm, I would enjoy that.

-I believe you.
-As a matter of fact...

-No, no, no, no, no.
-We should go over there.

-Come on, come on, Deena.
-Yes, yes, yes.

Oh, yes.

You are solids.

-Hey, hey ladies.
-Hi.

-How y'all doin'?
-Good.

Uh, Ben this is Deena.
She is the owner of Day Paw.

Oh, uh, the doggie day care
spot downtown?

-Yeah.
-Nice.

-This is Ava.
-Ava? Like as in Ava?

-Ava, hi, Ben.
-Hi. Hi.

Nice to meet you.

So are you two playing for money
or are you playing for pride?

-We're playing for fun.
-Yeah.

Because Ben here can't shoot
for nothin'.

Come on.

And Larry over there is
shooting his shot at anybody

that wants a stray.
Yeah, just for fun.

Okay, well, I guess it's us
against these two.

Yeah.
Okay.

You know how to play?

No. Oh, no. No, not really.

-Are you good?
-Oh, I'm good, baby.

Rack 'em.
We got this.

Start her out.
Take a shot.

♪ Yeah we go hard
We some dirt road rockstars ♪

♪ Rawhide
This is how we do it ♪

Yeah, there you go!
Yeah!

♪ Sippin' on that whooptee
good shine ♪

♪ Lightin' up the boonies

♪ Cause we party hard

Whoa!

Shot!

♪ Livin' like some rockstars

Whoa!

Shot!

♪ Yeah, we going hard
We're some dirt road rockstars ♪

♪ Kickin' dirt up
Doing donuts in the ♪

♪ Drinkin' Let's
with the 10 digit mitts ♪

♪ Keep it pumping
so legendary ♪

♪ We go hard
We're some dirt road rockstars ♪

You have no idea how sexy
you look right now.

Mind your business.

-Yes, baby!
-Whoo!

Bring it home for us!

-Oh, you had me worried.
-Y'all ladies need a ride?

-No.
-No.

But Ava does.

Hey babe,
I've got an early morning.

-Luke, you don't mind, do you?
-Oh yeah, it'd be my pleasure.

Okay, see? Good.
He doesn't mind.

See you later, girl.
Don't stay out too late.

-I'ma take a rideshare.
-All right, I'll text you, bro.

I hope we didn't embarrass
you in front of your friends.

What? No way,
Deena is bomb diggity

and you are all that
and a bag of chips.

Okay, you're outdated slang is
actually killing me.

I try, I try, I try.

I've been waiting all night
to do that.

-What are we doing? Luke...
-Nothing yet.

What's that supposed to mean?

Ava, come on now, don't do that.

Don't give some, some fake
reason why we can't take this

-to the next level.
-Oh, so now I'm a video game?

See, that's what
I'm talking about.

You keep on talking about
this age thing.

Yes, I play video games
and you play Solitaire.

So what?

I'm trying to figure out my life
just like you're trying

to figure out yours.

Only you've convinced yourself
that you are so far ahead of me

on this journey that you don't
even realize that I used

-to be where you are.
-Only you haven't been anywhere.

-Wow.
-I'm sorry.

I was speaking metaphorically.

Oh look, the kid used
a big word. Oh.

Oh okay, Luke, I never said that
you weren't smart.

Only that I'm not old enough
to have lived through anything.

Your carpal tunnel
is my torn ACL.

So I know what it's like to have
a possible career ending injury

and then fall into a bit of a...

funk.

As far as traveling,
I haven't been anywhere.

And you've been everywhere.

The one place that I've been
dying to take you,

you're scared to go.

I'm just interested in you.

Your bathroom better be clean.

It's super clean.

And your mattress better not be
on the floor.

It's not on the floor.

♪ La, la, la, la, la

♪ I've kissed a lot of frogs
to get to my prince ♪

♪ And now that you're here

♪ There no need for tears

Wait.

I don't mean for you to stop.
I just want you to slow down.

You promised you would take me
to a place I've never been.

Let's take the scenic route.

♪ Reminiscin'

♪ All the times we spoke,
you didn't listen ♪

♪ All the lies you told
to keep us distant ♪

♪ Just to keep control

♪ Somethin's missin'

♪ In your heart, if you
don't feel the difference ♪

♪ Difference...

♪ You walkin' blind
with how to fold ♪

♪ Only half the story's told

♪ Both these times
don't turn me cold ♪

♪ 'Cause I feel it in my soul

♪ Feel it in my soul right now

Can I ask you something?

After that thing you just did
to me, you can ask me anything.

I was just trying to return
the favor for that thing

that you did to me
two nights ago.

Yeah, I surprised even myself.

It's good to know I still have
some tricks left in me.

You definitely do.

Now I'm starting to
see that there's

a big difference
between loving someone

and being in love with them.

Which is why I'm trying
to understand,

why has no man
snatched you up yet?

I haven't met the one, I guess.
I mean,

I've come close twice.

You don't wanna hear about this.

I do, actually.

I wanna know everything
about you.

I guess that's what happens when
you're in a relationship, right?

Oh, that's what we're doing now?

Look, I know you're
leaving eventually,

but while you're here,
you're mine and I'm yours.

Okay.

That's...

♪ We'll be all right

Good morning.

You're spoiling me.

All part of my master plan
to keep you here.

Luke, um, Zurich is looking
more and more likely.

I mean, we're aligned
on a lot of things

and uh, if talks keep going
the way they're going,

I'm gonna be gone
by the end of summer.

Nice touch with the beer.
Mm.

That palette of yours is like
the eighth wonder of the world.

I swear, I thought I was gonna
sneak that one past you.

Mm-mm.

My dad, right,
he didn't cook much,

but occasionally when he did,

instead of using milk,
he would use beer.

And me and my sister thought it
was the coolest thing ever.

We'd pretend we were drunk
the rest of the day.

You know the beer does add an
earthy, rich flavor to the eggs.

Yeah.

I gotta get in the shower.
Do some inventory.

I got this big Father's Day
weekend sale coming up so...

Wait, what's today?

Wednesday.

-No, the date.
-June 8th.

It's Aunt Judy's
birthday tomorrow.

I've been wrapped up in so much
that I totally forgot.

Get her some flowers
or something.

So I can hear her say that she
already has a garden full?

No, I wanna...I wanna get her
something special.

You know, something she'll
really appreciate.

-Oh, that was...
-Sweet strawberries are usually

darker in color, deep, deep red,
not pink.

-How's that?
-It's better.

Oh.

That one is good.
Definitely better.

We'll take half a pound.

Ooh, maybe I'll make some
strawberry prosecco spritzers.

-That sounds good.
-Yeah.

Oh, and I can garnish them

with some fresh rosemary sprigs.

What do you think?

Keep on doing that and Aunt
Judy's gonna have

some cold cereal for dinner.

Speaking of which,
I applied to the

Culinary College
of the Carolinas.

Do you think you would mind
looking at my application?

I'd love to.

I think it doesn't hurt to think
bigger, you know,

there's the Escoffier in Denver,
Le Cordon Bleu in Paris.

I mean, that's where
all the greats trained.

Is that where you trained?

No. I went to Ferrandi.

I mean, it's a lesser known
school, but higher ranked.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

Humble brag much, huh?

Listen, when I first started
there were very few women

and zero black women.

I mean, even though I graduated
at the top of my class

at the Harvard
of culinary schools,

I had to struggle for years
to get hired, to be promoted.

And when I finally got in,
I still had to fight

to earn the respect
in the position that I earned.

It's better now though, right?

Yeah, thanks to people like me,
Marcus Samuelson, David Chang.

I mean, now kids can be
top chefs if they want to.

But it makes the competition
that much worse.

Where you graduate can make
the difference of

being in the minors
or being called up to the bigs.

So how far is Zurich from Paris?

- I think 90 minutes.
- That's it?

Yeah. But Luke,
you can't make this about me.

School's gonna be intense.

You're not gonna know anybody,
which is gonna be new for you.

I don't want you to get there
and hate it, or worse drop out.

And I don't want you
to blame me.

Running hot and cold seems to be
a recurring thing for you.

That's what happens when you
date a woman of a certain age.

-We get hot.
-Save the lecture, please.

I know all about hot flashes.

My mother had 'em for years.

I'm talking about how one minute
you tell me to think bigger

and the next you shut me down
when I do.

I didn't mean to.

I just...I just want you
to understand.

I'm not the one that lacks
understanding here, Ava,

you are.

I may not be as experienced as
you, but I know enough to know

that what is happening between
us is most definitely real.

And yeah, it might not lead
to no happily ever after.

But it just doesn't make sense
for us to not even try.

♪ Ooh, ooh

♪ Ooh, ooh

♪ Even turnin' white lights

♪ Talking in the late night

♪ Waiting for the sun rise

♪ Because we don't
wanna say goodbye ♪

♪ I've been trying to stay cool

♪ Act like I don't know you

♪ We don't wanna break rules

♪ But I'm up
if you're up tonight ♪

♪ I'll try to resist

♪ But you've got
that something ♪

♪ I can't miss

You think you can just
take my towel?

♪ I don't wanna keep fighting
but I've won ♪

♪ Because you know I don't like
to hold my tongue ♪

♪ Oh, baby

♪ I don't wanna be right
if this is wrong ♪

♪ Take me to
Take me to ♪

♪ The unknown

♪ Saw you at the function

♪ You were on your own ship

♪ Trying not to notice

♪ You were flirting

♪ Don't ask me why

Oh girl, I just wanted
you to see everything

I've been doing with my flowers.

With the flowers, yes.

- Aren't they gorgeous?
- Oh, the color.

Mm, mm, mm.

Oh my goodness.

Oh good Lord, Ava,

how old do you think Judy is?

I know she's older than me,
but damn!

Oh, hush up.

Looks like a celebrity died
in here.

When the time comes, I want my
repast to be just like this.

Okay, aren't you two
the belles of the ball?

You look gorgeous.

We're a little late getting
there, but we still got it.

Yes, you do.
Yes, you do.

I told you, you didn't have
to go through all this trouble.

I know Auntie, but I forgot
how much I enjoy this.

That's why the Zurich job
is so appealing.

We'll talk about
you leaving later.

Today is for happy things only.

You mean, like the
Homegoing services?

-Oh, well...
-Well...

I am glad that you are giving
your Auntie her flowers

while she can still smell them.

Auntie, you've always held a
special place in my heart.

And you always will.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

It's so good when something
tastes as good as it looks.

-Hey.
-Hey.

-Happy birthday.
-Thank you.

-And thank you.
-Oh, and thank you.

-Cheers.
-Cheers.

- Hello, Luke.
- Hey Deena, how you doing?

- Hey ladies.
- Hello.

Good, good, good.
Hello, my name is Luke.

- Nice to meet you.
- Yes, I heard.

Oh, Miss Mimi,
don't you look lovely?

Yeah, I do clean up nice,
don't I?

-Wow.
-Wow.

-Damn, girl.
-You look good.

No, you look good.

You two stop googly eyeing
each other

and you come and give your
favorite teacher a hug.

Happy Birthday, Aunt Judy.

I know you have a
beautiful garden outside,

but I thought you deserved one
inside, too.

Oh, thank you.

I can't remember the last time
somebody gave me flowers.

I can tell you exactly when.

So the young Mr. Luke,
I am just flattered that

you would want
to spend your evening...

With a bunch of old ladies!

Not old, just well seasoned.

But no, there's no place
I'd rather be.

Well, why are we all
still standing?

I'm ready to eat.

- Thank you.
- Food looks good.

♪ I just received
some good news ♪

♪ Who's the first
I'm gonna share it with ♪

♪ Baby, it was you, you, you

♪ Should have been smile
When did you find out ♪

♪ I'm so excited

♪ That would've been music
to my ears ♪

♪ But on the contrary

♪ Seems like every time

♪ The sun shines for me

♪ You want a cloud on my day

♪ You just can't be
happy for me ♪

♪ Happy for me

Ava, you out
did yourself.

Thank you, Auntie.

Well, I couldn't have done it
without Luke, my sous chef.

Seriously, I cannot believe
that you cook like this

-every single night.
-I do.

My birthday is Labor Day
this year, just saying.

That's what the kids say, right?
I'm just saying.

- I'm just saying.
- Oh, Luke.

My friend, she has clearly had
too much to drink.

Yeah, sure, sure, sure.

Let me help Ava with the dishes
first, okay?

No, no, no, no.
You're good.

It's good, babe, thanks.

What happened to the chef code,
no dishes left behind?

-It's okay.
-I'll help her.

-I'll stay.
-Aw, thank you so much.

Well, it looks like they're
kicking us out

whether we like it or not.
Come on, Miss Mimi.

-You good?
-Yeah, yeah.

I'm good.
I'm good.

Happy birthday, Aunt Judy.

I hope you felt Ava's love
in every bite.

Oh, I did and a little bit
of yours, too.

I wanna thank you
for this invitation.

It has been the most
wonderful time.

Well, thank you so much
for coming

and thank you for being
Auntie's ride or die.

Oh listen, I've buried two
husbands and she was at my side

for each one of them,
I'm telling you.

There ain't nothing I wouldn't
do for your auntie.

-Yes, ma'am.
-I'm ready to go.

- Now, Mimi...
- Uh-huh?

Luke is already taken, okay,
so don't go trying to make him

your third husband
on the ride home, you hear?

Baby, good men are hard to find!

I ain't gonna make no promises.
Oop, my bad.

Yeah, that was an accident.

-Look at him going on.
-Come on, Miss Mimi.

Good night.

What was in her drink?

-Wow.
-I know.

I didn't think it was
gonna be so good.

I thought I was losing my touch.

I've only cooked pasta and eggs
since I got here.

I was talking about Luke.

The way he was staring at you
all through dinner.

You guys were just looking
at each other,

finishing each other's
sentences.

And don't get me started
on all that secret...

But not so secret.

Touchy feely stuff,
holding hands and all that.

Well, it looks to me like you
two are falling in love.

Well, I mean, you know,

we have good chemistry.
We enjoy each other's company.

Mm-hmm.

Other than that, I don't know
what you want me to say.

We don't have to say anything,
but what are you telling him?

Well, I'm certainly not telling
him, "I love you."

But do you?

I mean,
he makes me laugh

like nobody else
has ever made me laugh.

I'm gonna try not
to take that personally.

When I'm with him,
I feel light, but grounded.

Sexy and safe.

And he's kind.

And he reminds me
to be kind to myself.

Aw hell.

You know I blame you two
for this.

You with the hold on
to an oak tree

and you with the
frat-boy antics.

As a matter of fact,
the only time Auntie spanked me

is when you convinced me
to sneak out of the house

and go to that beach party
at Hilton Head.

Remember that?

Oh no, you shouldn't be mad at
me. You should be thanking me.

That's when you got
your first kiss.

Ooh, what was that boy's name?

-Tony Franklin.
-Tony Franklin!

That was reason you
got a spanking.

That boy's been in jail
his whole life.

You needed to learn
which boys were worth kissing

and which ones were not.

And young Mr. Luke

is worth kissing

and he's worth loving.

Now if you break his heart

because you didn't
think this through,

I am not above
spanking you again.

Auntie.

Now I'm going
to watch my stories.

When you two finish,
make sure this kitchen

looks the way I left
it this morning.

You hear me?

-Yes, ma'am.
-Yes, ma'am.

♪ Who do you think you are, eh

♪ Who do you really
think you are ♪

Yes, the Gullah Festival
is every year.

Y'all really know how
to throw a party.

Oh, you ain't seen nothing yet.
Just wait.

I haven't seen you do that
in a while.

Oh, I think it's the humidity.

It's got my joints, you know,
stiff a little bit.

I didn't know that's how
carpel tunnel works.

Luke...

I don't have carpel tunnel.

I have rheumatoid arthritis.

Why didn't you tell me?

Tell my virile boyfriend that
he's dating a decrepit old lady?

No.

As much as you run,

you're probably in
better shape than me.

The meds and the
red light therapy

are really starting to help.
I'm getting less flare ups.

And uh, I think I'm ready
to start cooking again.

Well, thank you for finally
letting me in.

I said I wanted to know
everything about you.

The good, the bad
and the in between.

-So yeah.
-Well, now you do.

Yeah, uh, um...

Did you not tell me because

you thought it might change
the way I felt about you?

Yeah.

Ava, I knew something was up
with your hands

from the first moment I met you.

And the only thought I had was,

I hope that one day
we're close enough,

she lets me ease her pain.

♪ This love is on fire ♪

♪ Fire

♪ This love is on fire

♪ Fire

♪ Try to put it out
but you won't ♪

♪ Ooh

♪ Try to put it out
but you won't ♪

♪ Ooh

♪ Try to put it out
but you won't ♪

♪ Ooh

♪ Try to put it out
but you won't ♪

♪ Cool down

I feel like things are maybe
finally coming together for me.

Like I'm right where
I'm supposed to be.

And I have you
to thank for that, Ava.

I'm serious.

If you hadn't got
into the back of my car,

I don't know if I would've had
the courage to fully commit

to going to culinary school.

You're strong enough.
You would've figured it out.

I know it.

Yeah, but getting there
with someone that you love

is more fun.

Falling in love with you

has helped me fall in love
with being a chef

and everything that
comes along with it.

Maybe this is one of our
generational things,

but usually exchanging
"I love yous" is a happy moment.

It's just that our timing sucks.

I mean, I'm this close to
closing my deal in Zurich.

I mean, they've offered
to back me in my own restaurant

if I get them a Michelin star.

How do I say no to that?

Well, you know,

in a year or so,
I do know this sous chef

that might be able
to come help you out.

I could check his availability.

I think he might be free.

A lot can happen in a year.

A lot can happen in a night,
too.

You're in
an awfully good mood.

How could I not be?

I'm cooking for
and with people that I love.

And I have a
little surprise for you

but you're gonna have to wait
until after dinner.

Hmm.

I like the way that sounds
already.

I'll bet you do.

And I have a surprise for you.
I can't wait.

-Okay.
-Close your eyes.

Close your eyes.
Come on.

-Okay. Okay.
-Close your eyes.

Read it.

You got excepted
into Le Cordon Bleu?

Yes!

Oh my God!

I did!

And I got a scholarship,
which I know you had something

to do with,
but I don't care right now.

It's-it's Paris!
Food capitol of the world, babe.

Like why settle for the minors

when you get
drafted by the bigs?

Yeah, except I had nothing
to do with it.

I mean, I was tempted to,

but you did this on your own.

I am so happy for you.

-Me?
-Yeah.

Babe, be happy for us.

I get to visit you
on the weekends.

Maybe the Master chef
will let me knock off

some apprenticeship hours.

We can work together
and play together.

You know how we do.

What's wrong?

My after dinner surprise is
that I'm not going to Zurich.

What do you mean
you're not going?

This whole time you've been
talking about freakin' Zurich.

I know that was the plan,

but then you had your dad
call the GM

at The Charles Place Hotel and
they called my agent...

Hold up.
Yes, I reached out to my dad,

but he said that I was
out of my weight class

and I should just
mind my business.

Wow, I guess the universe is
showing out.

Luke, maybe you're not the only
one that needed to think bigger.

I mean, Zurich gave me
what I wanted,

but The Charles Place Hotel
is giving me things

that I never even dreamt of.

I'm their new CEC.

I'm sorry, CEC, what's that?

Their Chief Executive Chef

overseeing all their staff

in over 10 properties
across the U.S

with plans to grow more.

I mean, it's the perfect
situation except...

Except for us.

I'm so confused right now.

You made it pretty clear
that you were leaving.

And you made it pretty clear
that you didn't have plans

to do the same.

Look, I know you told me

not to make any decisions
based off you,

but how can I do that
when I'm in love with you?

I was open to Paris
because of you.

Because I saw myself lying
in bed with you or

standing at a stove cooking
with you every day

for the rest of my life.

Luke, I love you too,

which is why I had my agent
return the GM's call, initially.

Because I was willing to stay
in Beaufort because...

Because of you.

-What are we gonna do, Ava?
-I don't know.

Are you sure about
your decision?

My divorce was easier
to negotiate.

You had no business
marrying that girl.

I learned my lesson.

I'm taking things much slower
with Liv.

Not as slow as you took
with Zurich.

But thanks to you,
I finally got there.

Call me when you're settled.
Bye.

Okay.

Auntie, you're killing me.

I'm going to miss you.

And I'm going to miss you.

Being here with you

was exactly what I needed.

But now...

You need to fly
on your own again.

-You are welcome back anytime.
-I know.

You know this jumpsuit stays
here with me, right?

You make sure this room looks
like it did when you arrived.

Yes, ma'am.

Ooh, turn that up.

Afrobeats, I love this.

-It's Amapiano.
-It's Amapiano.

Oh, sound like drums to me.

-Should we tell her?
-Nah, it'll be our secret.

Hey.

We agreed.

A short and sweet goodbye.

If you get out of the car now, I
might not make it on this plane.

Okay.

Hey, hey, hey.
I'm gonna miss you, okay?

♪ You know I never understood
how to love somebody ♪

♪ So come on
We've got nothing to lose ♪

♪ And I've never really tried
my hand at trusting somebody ♪

I didn't expect it
to be this hard.

But it's the right thing to do.

♪ We can figure out
what all the hype's about ♪

♪ Maybe we can talk

Deena, Stop.

No, seriously,
it was the right thing to do.

No, I mean, stop the car.

Excuse me,
pardon me.

Luke.

Luke!

Go get your man, girl!

It's the right thing to do!

Luke.

Are you blowing at me?

Luke!

Luke!

To Paris
is now boarding at gate 17.

Luke!

What are you doing here?

I can't let you go.

-Without making sure...
-We're gonna figure this out.

You know how much you mean
to me.

You loved me

through a really dark time.

And I'll always be grateful.

And why can't I keep on
loving you?

It's only a year.
We can figure this out.

Luke, you know that
the perfect dish

is about having the right
ingredients at the right time.

The ingredients are our
experiences

that we bring to one pot.

So you have to go
to Paris as a free man,

so you can focus on school

and take in all that the city
of lights and love has to offer.

What kind of girlfriend sends
her boyfriend

to possibly find
another girlfriend?

One that's hoping that
maybe after you do,

you'll come back

a little older, a little wiser,

a little more clear
of the difference

between loving and
being in love with someone.

You're using my words
against me.

They were good words.

I almost forgot.

I have something for you.

Look inside.

No matter what happens,

you and I can stand in front of
a stove and cook together

every night

for the rest of our lives.

You know I'm not good
with ambiguous endings, right?

Think of it as an interlude

that may or may not
have a second act.

♪ I'm not alone

♪ I'm not alone
Oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ I'm not alone ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Baby.

I'm so sorry.

Letting him go
was the right thing to do.

Okay, so what do you wanna do?

Do you want to go to the real
estate office and get your keys?

Do you wanna go to the bar
and get drunk?

We are gonna go to the DMV.

I'm gonna get my
driver's license

and then we're gonna get my keys
and go to my new house.

And then we're gonna get
white-girl wasted.

Hey!

I am delighted and disturbed
by how you think.

Maxie, you wanna get white-girl
wasted, too?

♪ Cause we don't talk much

♪ And steady I'm moving
moving like cursor ♪

♪ Hooked on your anchor

♪ Distant sea shore

♪ Actually I can't keep up

♪ And I no fit understand

♪ How you do not see
the plans I've got ♪

♪ Ooh ooh ooh

♪ If you tire make you go

♪ Ooh ooh ooh

♪ I don't wanna live my life

♪ With ups and downs

♪ Tell me what
you're down for ♪

♪ Am I still yours

♪ Sick of the ping pong

♪ Cause we don't talk much

♪ And steady I'm moving
moving like cursor ♪

♪ Hooked on your anchor

♪ Distant sea shore

♪ Actually I can't keep up

♪ And I no fit understand

♪ How you do not see
the plans I've got ♪

♪ Ooh ooh ooh

♪ If you tire make you go

♪ Ooh ooh ooh

♪ I don't wanna live my life

♪ With ups and downs

♪ We're going back and forth
we're stuck in limbo ♪

♪ I don't wanna
live my life... ♪