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Welcome.

At my kitchen,
every flavor has a story.

Here, fire meets finesse,

where the simplest ingredients

rise to something
unforgettable.

Today, we're taking...

Rico, please tell me you have
some good news.

I'm afraid not, Miss Dennis.

We're going to need
a bit more time.

Rico, I hired you

because you said you could
get it done in four weeks.

Friday will be six.

Mm. We are working
as fast as we can.

That's what you said
last week.

Come on, boss lady.
You know how it is.

All right, well, remember
that when it comes to pay time,

when I have the same excuse.

Good day, Mr. Alvarez.

God.

They should be using
vegetable oil.

Hey, boss. Do you have a minute?

Yes.

Actually, I was trying to get
to the kitchen to see you,

but it's been crazy busy.
How's it going?

Two of my line cooks
still aren't getting along.

Alpha males.

Do you think you could talk
to them?

Yeah, sure, of course.

We need to go over
the fall menu.

That's kind of what I wanted
to talk to you about.

Well, I'm glad
we're on the same page.

Growing up, my mom would make
this soup joumou.

It's a Haitian pumpkin soup
that--

I'm sorry.
Have a seat, have a seat.

Ava speaking.

Yeah,
I'm in a meeting right now.

Okay, I will call you back
as soon as I'm done.

I'm sorry. Where were we?

This menu, it's great.

It's just I was hoping
to take more of an active role.

Since you're in here
and I'm on the ground,

you know, closer to all of
the new trends and techniques.

Here's the menu I'd like to do.

Huh.

It's very French-leaning.

Well, I did graduate
from Ferrandi Paris.

Of course, you did too.

It's just I want the chance

to showcase
all that I've learned.

And you can't do that

without creating dishes
of your own.

I actually took this job

because it gave me
the opportunity to curate menus

for all our properties.

It's one of my favorite parts
of the gig.

It's also one of my favorite
parts of being a chef.

I would hate to deprive you
of that.

It is your kitchen after all.

As soon as you get back
from Portugal,

I'll have the tasting ready
for you.

Oh, and Mindy, since it is
your kitchen,

I look forward to you settling
your line cook issues.

Ava speaking. Yes.

-Deena.
-Hey.

I thought meeting you
at your job

would be
a whole lot easier for you.

Oh, I had back-to-backs today.

What can I get for you,
Miss Dennis?

Oh, hi, Dale, I will have
the Phony Negroni, please.

-Got ya.
-Phony? Boo!

I know, girl.

I have so much paperwork
to plow through

before I leave
for Portugal tomorrow.

Well, I guess that's why you
make the big bucks, right?

Well, I would take
a lot less money for more time

in the kitchen,
doing what I love.

Well, when you open
your own spot,

you'll get your wish.

More time in the kitchen
like you love

and a whole lot less money.

That does not
sound good.

Oh.

There's a guy checking you out.

Checking you out.
Don't look, don't look!

Does he have all his teeth?

Mm-hm.

Is he bald? Come on.

I mean, I can rock some bald,
but not cul-de-sac bald.

Deena, just turn around
and smile.

No, not like you want to eat him
for breakfast.

More like you want to be invited
to stay for breakfast.

Right, right.

Uh-huh.

- He's cute.
- He is cute!

What are you writing over there?

Oh, my goodness.
This is Dana's list for prom.

This is a bigger production
than my wedding.

I should have known
when the haiku promposal

-with the rose petals arrived.
-Right?

Fancy.

I mean, speaking of young love,
you hear anything from Luke?

I did get a congratulatory text
from him

about the Gastro Gala
a few weeks back.

- Mm, a congratulatory text.
- Yeah.

Well, Paris is very close
to Portugal.

Any chance he might pop over?

He didn't mention if he's
coming, so probably not.

Well, now that he's graduated
from Le Cordon Bleu,

any chance that he'll be moving
back to Beaufort?

Deena, I really can't be
concerned about my ex's future.

I don't even know what I'm doing
with mine.

Oh, you know what?

I ran into Lulu at the market.

She said that she's getting

very strong interest
from another buyer.

Girl, when are you going
to make an official bid?

I want to.

My agent is checking into it,

but apparently there's a clause
in my contract that, if I quit,

I can't open a restaurant
for five years

anywhere near the hotel jobs.

What?

-Not even New York?
-Nope.

Not that I would want you
to move to New York,

but I would
certainly understand it.

Well, at least the Gastro Gala

is going to put you right back
in the kitchen.

Yes, with a captive audience
of potential investors,

especially a French
restaurateur.

Right.

So the gentleman
over there would like

to have a drink with you two
on him.

Oh, well, he can have drinks
with Deena.

And all drinks are on the house.

That's one of the perks
of being in the C-suite.

Oh, nice.

You're not going
to leave me, are you?

Yes, in good hands.
You got this.

Care for some bubbly,
Miss Dennis?

Oh, since I'm agonizing

over champagne problems,
why not?

-It's Prosecco.
-Ah.

Not worth the calories, huh?

No.

I'll be back to check up
on you later.

And I'll be here.

You want my arm to fall off?

I am not above sharing

some cookies
with a beautiful woman.

Oh, is that your thing?

You give out a compliment
and women just melt?

I'm not sure if it's a thing,

but, um, unless it's working.

You wouldn't be sitting here
if it wasn't.

Care for some sparkling wine?

-Ooh!
-Ah, that we'll take.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

I hate to ask, but I was hoping
I could get a picture.

I'm a huge fan.

Sure, give me your phone.

Um, I was actually hoping

I would get a picture
with Miss Dennis.

Oh.

I wouldn't know a football
from a foosball, but food,

oh, that's a different story.

Sorry. Of course.

Although, uh, I do remember
my dad going crazy

over your game-winning touchdown
catch in the championship game.

All right.

Okay, good man.

Um, are you flying in
for the Gastro Gala?

Yes, we are actually going.

Ah, it's been
on my bucket list forever,

but the tickets are a bit hard
to get.

You know what? I have an idea.

Why don't you give me
your information?

I will talk to the organizers
and tell them that you will be

my overnight VIP guest
for the finale dinner.

-Are you for real right now?
-Yes.

A meal prepared
by the Ava Dennis,

and I get to stay in the castle.

Well, too bad I gave a penny
for lend

because I'd so text-brag
to my ex right now.

Thank you.

Sure, of course.

Look at you, out here,
making dreams come true.

Hmm.

You know, Aunt Judy
and Miss Mimi

are on their cruise
and Deena is all wrapped up

in the prom for her daughters.

And why let these tickets go
to waste?

And, plus, he seemed
really excited.

Oh, and I was ready to eat
for three.

Nah, this is
a better solution.

Thank you.

-For what?
-For all of this.

The private plane,

you missing your son's game
to come with me to Portugal.

-Thank you.
-You're worth it.

-Cheers.
-Cheers.

After you scout the castle

to see where you're going to do
your podcast,

want to go sightseeing?

Mm, I don't think so.

-Then you're not a foodie.
-I like food.

Meat and potatoes is
the flag football of cuisine.

-And you don't like shopping.
-Mm-mm.

Golf.

You're adorably predictable,
Mr. Wilkins.

And you're simply adorable,
Miss Dennis.

So, break it down for me again.

The International Gastro Gala.

They raise scholarships
for culinary students.

And every night, one
of Portugal's finest chefs,

they do their best to impress.

But during the day,
there's, um, cooking classes

and product launches,

and, uh, I will be trying to
find my sous chef for the event.

Ooh, and you'll hit the stage

and blow everyone
out of the water.

That is only determined by

if the lights on the table
turn green instead of red.

Nah, you got this.

Mm, and then there'll be dancing
and drinks

and, uh, pub crawling.

Ooh. I'm definitely in for that.

Thank you, baby.

Mm, if you keep that up, I'll
definitely give it to you later.

Not that way.

Karen, I don't know

if there's anyone that loves
golf more than Ellis.

Guilty.

Oh, I think my Garth
has him beat.

I've got an 8 AM tee time
if you're interested.

Absolutely.

Yeah.

You yanks.
You always rename things.

Is it still called golf
in the States?

Not something like stickball?

My man Garth's got jokes.

Let's see who's laughing
tomorrow after the 18th hole.

Touché.

Baby, you want me
to get you something to drink?

Yes, and thank you.

All right. Be right back.

I'll go with you.

Back in a few, dear.

I was so thrilled

when you agreed
to be our headlining chef.

Honored I was asked.

We both know it should
have happened years ago.

But the patriarchy lives.

Not sure Julia Child

would pass the sniff test
with these guys.

Julia didn't earn
a Michelin star.

Mm.

But Gala Board also likes
picking chefs

with the most
social media followers.

TV personalities
with vanity restaurants.

That's not you.

Oh, that's a compliment.

I love that you don't follow
the whole celebrity chef trend.

You've always made
the food the star, not yourself.

I am still waiting
on your shopping list,

but I did order the scallops.

We need the freshest available.

I, I, I know that look.

The "I came here to make a name
for myself

instead of riding on the name
that brought me here" look.

You're right.
I want to honor my mom--

Your nomination
was a close vote.

Everyone knows you were let go

from your last chef position,
Elita Grouch.

I went home because my aunt
had a bad fall.

And the rumors about your hands.

Red light therapy did wonders
for my rheumatoid arthritis.

I'm glad to hear it.

But with you
not running a kitchen

for the past two years,
there were concerns.

I convinced the board that,

backed by a team
of emerging chefs,

serving the dishes
that made you famous,

it was worth the gamble.

From chef of the year
to a risky bet?

I brought that up.

I was reminded it was
10 years ago.

I can still cook with the best
of them.

- I know you can.
- Do you?

Look, we both have a lot
riding on this.

But you have earned the right
to pick your own menu.

I will put a hold on the order.

But I'm going to need

that shopping list
as soon as possible.

Si?

Si.

You and Ellis seem well suited.

You sound like my Aunt Judy.

I think her words were
"equally yoked."

Are we wrong?

No. I mean, he's handsome
and kind.

And he co-parents beautifully
with his ex.

And where did you meet?

We met in New York.

I was checking on some property.

He came in for dinner.

We've been dating long distance
ever since.

Oh, girl, stop it right now.

I've seen how your man looks
at you.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.
Are you having a private summer?

Girl, I've been there
and done that.

How did you get through it?

Supplements, prayer,

and a fan.

Drink some water.

Ugh, this loo
is to die for, right?

Two levels!
My followers are gonna flip.

Oh, are you a influencer?

Slash friend of house manager
of House of London.

I love that place.
I've been many times!

I'm Lily.

Ava.

Oh, I know who you are.

I am so gassed to meet you.

You're a ledg in my eyes.

Is Hal still a little handsy?

No, not since he married
our pastry chef.

-We should send him a pic.
-Oh. Okay.

Oh, love it.

Oh, your skin!

I so want to be you
when I grow up.

You headed to drinks?

- Yes.
- Me too.

Although, we just arrived here,
so we missed dinner.

Did you try the Francesinha?
Was it scrummy?

Okay, when you said "ledg"
earlier, it sounded positive,

but "scrummy"?

Breaking the glass ceiling
for a female chef of color.

Legendary.
As for the food, scrumptious.

Gotta love a Brit.

Oh, I have to send this picture
to Hal.

We look so cute.-

Honestly, Hal is going to flip
when he sees these pics.

They're so good.

Ah!

Oh. And neither have you.

Ah, Lily.

This is Rene, the restaurateur

behind quite a few notable spots
around the world,

including Le Maire Dorée
in Paris.

Oh, I've been dying to go.

Thank you.

My boyfriend will be
very excited.

-Ava, I'll see you inside.
-Okay.

I was hoping I would
see you tonight.

Three out of four.

Rene, you have told me for years

that I should go out on my own.

Oh.

So you're one of
the committee members

who showed concern
for my skills.

Ah.

So I'm good enough
to train a chef,

but not good enough
to be a chef again?

Got it.

You looked right at me.

But when you caught
that pass, man, the whole...

-Babe.
-Ah.

Come here.
Meet-- What's your name again?

- Luke.
- Luke.

The gang's all here.

Let's get a selfie.

Ava, there's a couple of
sponsors I'd like you to meet.

-Do you mind?
-Sure.

Wow.

You look beautiful.

Don't do that.

Do what, Ava?

Act like everything is cool
when you know it isn't.

We agreed to limited contact.

It would have been nice
if you told me

that you were gonna be here.

We
didn't agree to anything.
You
broke things off,

and then
you
decided
that we shouldn't speak.

The chef that was originally
invited found out they got

a job that started right away.

I found out
that I was coming yesterday.

Been scrambling ever since.

Is your hair longer?

It looks nice.

Thank you, so does yours.

Thank you.

So, you're here
with Ellis Wilkinson.

I am.

Is he the jealous type?

Gonna try to kick my ass
if he sees us talking?

He's a grown man. He'll be fine.

Lily seems lovely.

Yeah, that she is.

I am so gassed right now.

The sommelier at Uno De Tree
just invited us

to an exclusive
wine pairing event.

Uh, did they invite us
or just you, babe?

My weekend visits to see Luke
have definitely helped.

Sorry. Only child syndrome.

I think everything's about me.

Uh, yeah, I learned enough
to get by.

He's learnt plenty.

Luke's not the same lad
you shipped off 18 months ago,

I can promise you that.

Ah, I'm sure
Ellis is looking for me.

You know, these kind
of events are awkward

when you don't know anyone.

Maybe they're just awkward
for me.

Catch you guys later.

-Let's grab a drink.
-Let's go.

She's even prettier in person.

A lot taller
than I thought he was.

I so want to know
what her skincare routine is.

Should I work out my arms more?

Like I said in the loo,

I so want to be her
when I grow up.

You didn't really say that
to her, did you?

At least I didn't call her
my childhood hero over and over.

-I did do that, didn't I?
-Mm-hmm.

And I've got the video
to prove it.

- Mm. What'd she do?
- Yeah, sorry.

You told me he was young.

You didn't tell me the boy
was still teething.

Oh, you better stop it.

I've seen those embryos
you dated

after your, uh, your divorce.

Embryos?

All right, well, I learned
my lessons, all right?

Never again.
Young women are exhausting.

What? They're exhausting!

Trying to figure out what
they're saying half the time?

It's impossible. "B-R-B"!

I know that one.
That's be right back.

Okay, what about, "Hey, Zaddy"?

I think that's a male milf.

Uh, R-H-O-B-H.

See? You know how it is.

I should ask her to fill up
some contact with me.

Please don't.

She only has,
like, 2K followers.

It's embarrassing.

Wait, you're embarrassed
by a woman

that has three Michelin stars,

cooked for a dozen
prime ministers,

two U.S. presidents,
and Idris Elba?

Idris?

Yes!

She cooked for Idris?

Tell me everything, now.

He looks more like a gym rat
than a chef.

You sure he can cook?

Question is, does that girl eat?

I've never been that thin.

Maybe when I had a strep throat
when I was 13.

Well, lucky for me,

you grew them damn curves
in all the right places.

Ow! Mr. Wilkins.

Lil, you coming or what?

About to fall asleep out here.

Tell me it wasn't worth
the wait.

Uh...

It was worth the wait.

You ready? Yeah?
-I'm ready.

Yeah, let's go.

Was it weird
seeing him again?

Uh...

No, not really, but...

Yeah, maybe a little, really.

Is he still a little cutie pie?

He is 33, fine as hell,
and now he has

worldly experience
under his belt?

Like, what do you think?

Girl, you should have gave him
something right on the spot.

That's what I think.

You're forgetting
that I have Ellis,

and he's got
an adorable girl named Lily.

Lily?

Please tell me that she's not--

British-Nigerian, Deena.

Oh. Like Sade.

Girl, down to the red lips

and the long, flowing hair.

Where are you, anyway?

I am taking a morning tour
of the city.

I just needed to clear my head.

Damn! Luke's got you spinning
like that?

No. I'm 50-plus,

and my hands are only working
about 75% of the time.

Deena, even in my heyday,
I never cooked for 500 people.

I mean, I don't know
what I was thinking,

that I could trot
my mom's Haitian recipes

and not go
with the tried and true.

Don't tell me that you flew
all the way to Portugal

to develop some type
of imposter syndrome.

Girl, don't lose
your confidence.

Okay. Karen,
the gala Chairperson.

Karen, I'm guessing she's--

Karen Carpenter variety,
not 911 bird watcher.

Oh, okay.

Anyways, she, uh, had
to strong-arm the committee

just to get me nominated.

And, as you can guess, I am

the first Black woman
finale chef.

And you feel like,
if you screw up,

you may be the last.

I mean, if I go out on my own,
no investor will touch me.

I mean, hell, even the investor
that I could count on

won't touch me now.

I'm sure it will work out
for you, Ava.

It always does.

I hope so.

Oh, I'm sorry, girl.
I, I gotta jump.

Dana's back from the prom.

If she thinks that I waited up
for her,

I'm gonna give one-word answers.

But if she wakes me up,

I'm gonna get dinner
and a show.

By the way, how'd drinks go?

Oh, well, he was definitely
a businessman.

And, girl, you know he knew
how to handle his business.

You're a mess.

I love you, girl.

All right, girl, I'll talk
to you soon.

Hey.

Hey.

I'd ask
if you were following me,

but that would be crazy, right?

I could ask you the same thing.

Lily had an early spa day
this morning.

Couldn't go back to sleep,

so I figured
I'd do some exploring.

Ah. Ellis. Golf. Same.

Yeah.

These apples look great.

I think Eve said something
similar once.

Didn't turn out so well.

Hey, look, there's
no reason why two...

friends can't do
some exploring together, right?

All right, tell me
all about Paris.

- Ah, Paris was great.
- Yeah?

Yeah, it was great.

I mean,
of course you were right.

Of course.

It was everything you said
it would be and more.

Learned a lot of cooking,
techniques,

words that were just hard
to pronounce.

It was-it was wild.

Ooh.

Ava, these scallops
look amazing.

-Cheers.
-Cheers to you.

-Mmm.
-Mmm.

It's beautiful.

Yeah, it really is.

We should probably get going.

I'll, um, get us a car.

We should get two, so it doesn't
look like we're so chummy.

Wow. You're on
a short leash now.

I am talking about
the sous chef competition.

Right, right.

Car's on the way.

This was really--

-...fun.
-Special.

And that is the moral
of the story.

Panic is the one ingredient
a great chef should never bring

into the kitchen.

Now, who can tell me
what is one ingredient

that a sous chef
should
bring
into the kitchen?

Attention to detail.

Good one.

Thank you very much, Chef.

All right, what else?

-Yes?
-Great communication skills.

Communication.

Is it true there's a job waiting
for the gala sous chef winner?

Wow, word travels fast.

Yes, there is a position
in London.

That, along
with a 50,000 euro cash prize,

which is a great way
to start your career.

Which is why I want to arm you
with the best practices I can.

So, anything else?

Anticipating the chef's needs.

Anticipation.

All great answers,
but only one can help

a chef do well in the kitchen.

Anticipation.

That is the key ingredient
for being a great sous chef.

Now, let's go.

A medium-plus steak should be

anywhere between 145
and 150 degrees.

Let's see how you did.

150.

138.

145.

148.

Okay, final four.

You showed you have some skills.

Now, let's put them to work.

Not counting water, I want you

to make something,
using only three ingredients.

Why only three ingredients?

If you can impress me
with three ingredients,

imagine what you can do
with a kitchen full of them.

And when you say "anything..."

Anything you'd be happy
to serve at your restaurant.

Lemon, sugar, lavender.

You said to make something
I'd be happy to serve.

Lemonade makes me happy.

Delicious.

Bread, truffle galette,
and butter.

One of the first things
I learned how to make,

minus the fancy cheese,
of course.

Perfect.

Tagliatelle pasta
with butter

and fresh parmesan cheese.

It's my go-to meal
after a long shift.

Good job.

A biscuit.

Whoo!

Oh, thank you.

Obrigado.

Better luck next time.

Oh, way to clear a room.

That's what happens when you're
out here, dashing dreams.

Well, now that you chased away
all my competition,

-you are up.
-No, babe.

Come on. Come on.

I don't even know how
to do this.

Well, you're lucky

because you're with
an ex-professional athlete.

Watch. Square up the club face.

-Okay.
-It's all about the stroke.

And...

Look at you, Tiger Woods.

So, did you find
your backup QB yet?

Ah, we're down
to the final three,

-with Luke being one of them.
-Oh, good for him.

- Yeah, right?
- Yeah.

If he gets it, there's a job
waiting for him in London.

London? Oh, is that where
his girlfriend lives?

Ava.

What's going on with you?

Oh, sorry. I...

I just got a lot on my mind.

I mean, if Luke wins
this competition,

I don't want it
to seem like it's because we...

And if he earns it,
it's not fair for him

not to get the job because we...

You know what?

It's a little weird that I'm
talking to
you
about this.

Uh, a little bit.

But I guess it means
you feel safe with me

to talk about anything.

And you're not about to tell me

you still have feelings for him,
do you?

No, of course not.

But I'm rooting for him.

Hell, I'm rooting for the kid.

He's got excellent taste
in football heroes.

I'm glad you mentioned that.
I have a huge favor to ask you.

But if you say no,
I'll understand.

Uh-oh. Okay.

Hey, babe, I have been
rubbed, scrubbed,

buffed, and polished
to perfection.

Mm.

Oh, my love.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry you didn't make
the cut.

God, this really bites.

Although I'm, I'm not surprised.

No, not because of you.

You, Sir Luke, are perfect.

And, uh, for a second there,
I, I thought she was, too.

Wait, are you...

Are you saying you don't think

Ava might have picked me
because we--

That never occurred to you?

No. Not, not until now.

Oh, my bad.

But you had to know
it was possible,

especially after seeing her
and Mr. Ellis.

Okay, can we, can we stop
with the whole Mr. thing?

I mean, he's not
your auntie's man friend.

He's just Ellis.
You can just say Ellis, okay?

Okay.

What's he got to do
with this anyway?

Because he may not want you
and Ava spending time like that.

Not, um, everyone is
as understanding as I am.

Okay.

First of all, I did make it
to the final round.

Oh, my God!

Yeah, thank you.
I was just, um--

-Well done!
-No, it's good.

I was just up here chilling
until I'm gonna go down

and practice making
my seafood crepe for tomorrow.

Oh, the best one I ever had was
that triangle that you made.

I wanted to lick
that plate clean.

Triangle? Okay.

Uh... Wait, so you,

you think that Ava might
have picked me because we--

You giving up
your spot if she did?

No, Lily, you know I need
that cash prize.

I mean, without it,
I can't afford to buy--

This would be so much easier

if you just let me give you
the money.

You mean let your dad give me
the money?

And for the last time, babe, no.

I don't want
to start things off like that.

You and your bloody American
male pride.

Oh, you love
my bloody American male pride.

You and your bloody
American male ego.

Mm, you like that ego.

Oh, I forgot to mention to you,

so, apparently, the chosen sous
chef has a job lined up for him.

- Yeah?
- In London.

- No, stop.
- Yeah. Go.

No, don't tease me.

Yes. It's crazy, right?

That would be crazy. Yeah.

But it won't count if I don't
win it fair and square.

Mm.

You make the best seafood crepe
you can, and it's a lock.

-Yes, ma'am.
-Mm.

Right, let me show you
what I bought.

It is so cute.

Mm, let me see.

Yeah, but are you sure
I look okay?

Yes, babe, for the third time,
you look great.

Don't get testy.

If I'm going to film the final
stage of the competition,

I want to look nice.

And why does it matter
if you're behind the camera?

Wait, you're...
You're filming it?

That's the plan.

Lily, no, you can't...

You can't film this.
This is not content.

Why not?
It's a win-win for us both.

Exclusive content for me
and brand building for you.

I'm going to go mingle.

Hey.

Hey.

I don't know about you,
but I don't like secrets.

Well, I didn't know
I was coming--

Let me stop you
right there.

To avoid any look of favoritism,

Ava decided to use
a judging committee.

Hey.

And, and...

you're part of that committee.

Well, Karen thought it would be

a nice idea to add
a celebrity factor.

Now, I didn't know
that Europeans

liked American football
like that.

I had no idea.

But good luck.

Babe, are you okay
that we didn't go pub crawling?

Yeah, I'm good.

Scarf?

Or no scarf?

Doesn't matter.

♪ I'm only giving
what you give ♪

♪ I'm only taking
what you take ♪

♪ You always sound
so caught up with me ♪

♪ But you don't belong to me

♪ How long, long, long
you need me ♪

Thank you, everyone,
for doing this.

Each chef has created their
version of a seafood crepe.

So let's dig in.
Bon appetit.

This looks really good.

Yeah, let's see. Look at this.

Okay,

judges, what's the verdict?

Definitely a sauce guy
like myself.

I wasn't a fan of any of it.

An over-the-top presentation
with an underwhelming flavor.

The sauce was terrific,

but, sadly,
the crepe was just meh.

Okay, that takes us
to number two.

I couldn't agree more.

It was satisfying,
but, to Rene's point,

that only works for fast food,
not for fine dining.

On to number three.

Yeah.

I found the simplicity
of the plating appealing.

My favorite so far.

Well, need I say more?

-Ellis.
-Uh, need I say more?

I have nothing to add.

Sounds like we have
an unanimous winner.

Yep.

All we have to do is find out
who it is.

With that money, I could move
out from my three flat mates.

I could pay off
my student loans.

Working in London
would be killer.

I've never been,
but I always wanted to go.

When I win,

you can come visit.

London's pretty dope.

It's a big melting pot
of different people.

That's probably why
the food scene exploded so much.

That was Rene Segre,
right?

Isn't he
one of the judges?

Yep, the money man
behind 10 of the world's

50 best restaurants in 2026.

What's taking them so long?

I heard she can't make up
her mind about anything.

That's why they
brought in other judges.

That's not why.

Ava's very decisive.

Hello, chefs.

I feel the need to say,
"At ease."

The judging committee would like
to thank you for your patience.

I mean, every dish offered
something special,

but there was one
clear front runner.

The winning crepe is...

the triangle.

Yes!

Yes! Wow!

I thought my sauce
would have won them over.

Better luck next time. Congrats.

Good job, Ian. Good job, Rita.

Luke, you never said

what you were going to use
the prize money for.

My love!
I am so, so proud of you.

Oh, thank you, baby.

Well, that was fun, Ava.

Yeah.

I'm going to suggest

that we pick the sous chef
this way every year.

And, Lily...

as promised, you will let me
look at the edit

before you post anything.

Of course.

Definitely got some
ledg content.

Congrats.

With your team in place,

I hope I can finally get
your shopping list.

Well, if the scallops
or anything like the ones

I tasted at St. George's Market,

I would be an idiot
not to feature them

-with my other dishes.
-Thank you.

I just know this is going
to be the best gala yet.

Yes.

Since Ava and her sous chef are
going to be joined together

at the hip
for the next few days,

you and I can play two rounds
of golf together.

Well, if it's anything
like yesterday,

you are going to lose twice
as much money.

Thank you.

Who knew there were
so many port wine lovers?

You know, what's a wine tasting
competition anyway?

Honey, just go with it.
You'll have fun.

All right.

It's a shame that Garth
and Karen didn't make it.

Yeah, I think Karen
was exhausted,

and, apparently, so was Garth.

But I'm happy you joined me,
though.

I know you have
an early tee time tomorrow.

Oh, I told Garth I'll catch him
on the back nine.

Plus, you're going to be
so busy.

I want to spend some time
with my girl.

Mm, mm, mm.

I think so.

Oh, boy.

Uh-oh, look who's there.

Hey.

Got two seats over here.

-Are you sure?
-It's good, it's good.

-It's fine, it's fine.
-You sure?

-Hello.
-Okay.

Good evening.
How y'all doing?

- Hi.
- Great, great, great.

How was dinner?

Incredible, actually.

It was a Mexican-Portuguese
fusion with codfish and chilies.

Not something that you would
usually put together.

Yeah, dinner was good,
but your seafood crepe,

still the best thing I've had
so far.

- Thank you.
- Yeah.

What did you add to get
that bite, right?

-Uh, beer.
-Beer.

Oh, you already talked
about this.

I mean, you haven't noticed
when Ava closes her eyes

after she bites into something
for the first time?

She's dissecting
the ingredients layer by layer.

It's kind of her, like,
it's a superpower.

I guess I got to keep
a closer eye on her.

See, I'm a prison eater.
One of six.

When I was growing up,

if you didn't keep your eye
on your plate,

your food would turn up missing.

Oh, I almost forgot.

I tagged you both in my
Making of a Sous Chef
post.

I already have, like, 500 views.

Oh, okay. That's what's up.

You know, my son
is my social media manager.

He'll be thrilled to see
the Pops is trending.

Your podcast is fire,
by the way.

Okay.

Which episode did you listen to?

Oh, by "fire," I meant

you've got a good amount
of subscribers,

but it sounds like
it's super-informative.

Is that Gen Z for "boring"?

I think so.

Maybe, but I'm a millennial,
so all good.

Okay.

Ava, I could help you
with your social media.

You're dope.

You should have
way more followers.

Yeah, great.

Something else would take me
away from the kitchen.

Oh, look.

The tasting is about to start.

-Great.
-Thank God.

- Mm.
- I think this is from Lisbon.

-Ah, son of a gun.
-Wow.

Let's see.

The answer is Lisbon.

-Ah!
-Ah! Yes!

Yay!

Yeah, yeah!

Okay, okay.

Okay.

Never have I ever fired a gun.

- Oh.
- Ah! You're kidding.

-I'm a country boy.
-Military brat.

Me too.

Crazy Americans is what you are.

No one judges.
Okay, um, let me see.

Never have I ever gone
to a psychic.

-What?
-Really?

Mm-hmm.

Okay.

Okay, at my girlfriend's
birthday party,

the psychic's name
was Madame Toulouse,

and she predicted that I would
be living on a farm,

chasing three hens.

-Are you okay?
-Yeah, I'm good.

He's having a hard time
picturing you milking a cow.

I'm pretty good at it.

When have you ever milked a cow?

I did a photo shoot,
and it was farm to table themed.

- That doesn't count.
- Well...

Get out of here. Photo shoot.

When I went to see Lady Dada--

Get out of here.
That is not her name--

Okay, okay.
The name was suspect...

No, no, no.

but everything else was legit.

-She predicted I'd meet you.
-Okay.

Okay, let me guess.
let me guess.

Okay, wait, hold on.
"You are going to meet

a tall, dark,
and handsome stranger," right?

What?

That's what they say
about everybody.

They actually said that
about my farmer, too.

Joke all you want.

She said I'd find my person
in Paris,

and one week later,
you walked into my life

all sad and soppy after getting
your heart--

- Hey, can you not, please?
- Sorry.

Oh.

Um, my turn. Let me think.

Um. Okay, okay.

Never have I ever been
to a strip club.

-You're missing out.
-Seriously?

No. Do I want to see Lily?

-They play the best music.
-And they got the best wings.

They got the best wings.

That's right.

Y'all go for wings.
Okay. Okay.

Okay, so, since we're taking
it up a level,

never have I ever...

faked it.

Girl.

Ah.

I was in my 20s.

I was going to say. Okay.

Okay, all right, cool.

-Yeah.
-You're drinking.

Baby, you're awake?

You were dreaming so loud.

Never have I ever drank so much.

Okay, skinny dipper.

Don't remind me of
my youthful indiscretions.

Did I really ask your ex to be
a guest on my podcast?

And I think I agreed to let Lily
manage my social media account.

Port wine is a liar and a thief.

You're unhappy at work?

You alluded to it last night.

Not unhappy.

Maybe just bored,

but I'm too busy to be bored.

Maybe just busy doing
boring things

that, I guess, make me unhappy.

Well, quit.

Move to New York.

What?

Just move to New York.

What about my house? I...

I love my house.

It's the first house
I've ever owned.

You don't have to sell
your house.

You can just rent it out.

Or don't rent it out.

I got you.

How long have you been thinking
about this?

Since the night we met.

You haven't?

Look, I know you got a lot
on your plate.

Pun intended.

This is your big moment.

And I'm not trying to pull
your focus.

Look, let's just table this
until after the finale dinner.

Oh, no.

This is way too bright.

-Ah, good morning, Chef.
-Good morning.

Figured you might need one
of these.

I made one for Lily earlier.

She, uh, said
it was a miracle worker.

All that drinking last night.

Coconut water.

- Mm.
- Ginger.

-Lime. Hm.
-Mm.

Pear juice.

Still one of
the sexiest things ever.

Luke.

Um, I took the liberty

of assigning tasks and stations
to Ian,

Rita, and the rest of the team.
Hope that's okay.

Yeah, I, I did the same.

Great minds.

Two for two,
anticipating my needs.

Uh, hello, lover.

You know, some people love
the pop of a champagne bottle.

But for me,
it's the click, click, click

right before
the gas stove ignites.

Listen.

Ah, it's the best sound
in the world.

Okay, okay.

Well, for me, it's the sound of
a knife coming out the blocks.

Oof. Swoosh.

You know, I miss the craziness
of managing a kitchen staff

with, like,
10 different personalities,

70 demanding diners,

just not knowing what
the night's gonna look like.

You mean like
a dishwasher not showing up?

Ooh.

Or an unmentioned
shellfish allergy.

What about a famous rapper,

his whole entourage showing up

right before closing hours
with the munchies?

Okay, I can top that.

How about a food critic

being seated at the worst table
in the restaurant?

-No.
-Yes.

-That happen to you?
-Twice.

Damn, Ava.

-But I pulled it off.
-You always do.

Hmm.

You know, I know exactly
how my signature dishes

are gonna turn out.

- At least, I think I do.
- Mm-hmm.

But I was contemplating serving

some of
my childhood Haitian dishes.

Okay.

My mom wasn't formally trained,

but she was and is the best chef
I know.

That sounds good to me.
What's the problem?

The stakes are too high.

I think it just makes sense
to, uh, go the safe route.

Safe route?

I've never made those dishes
on this scale.

I haven't even portioned out
the recipes.

Luke, what if it blows up
in my face?

What if it's the gala
everyone talks about?

Because the finale dinner
blew up in my face?

Mm-mm.

Hey.

I won't let that happen.

Sorry. Uh, it's a habit.

It won't happen again.

Good morning, chefs.

Good morning.

Let's have
a great day, guys.

Sorry I'm late.

-Oh, here he is.
-Yeah.

Oh, thanks for showing up.

Ava was telling some
crazy stories in the kitchen.

Yeah. Okay.

-All culinary, of course.
-Yeah, of course.

What all goes down
in the kitchen

a day before a big event anyway?

It's like the week
of practice before a big game.

You're running plays to see
what works for the offense.

Okay, okay.

Perfecting the timing of things.

You know, just making sure
all the variables

are ready for game day.

Yep. You ready?

Uh, not really, but can't
turn back now.

Uh, come on. I got you.

Okay, three, two, one.
Hello, everybody.

Here's another episode
of
11 Minutes with Ellis,

where athletes don't retire,
they inspire.

I'm sitting here today
with Luke Bailey,

former minor league player,

now rising star

in the international
culinary scene.

-Welcome to the show, Luke.
-Nice to be here.

I am actually late
for a lunch.

Okay, bye-bye.

- Lily, hi.
- Hi.

-I'm so sorry I'm late.
-No, that's okay.

I've taken the privilege
of ordering for us,

-if that's okay.
-Yeah, that's great.

Um, do you mind if
we just jump right in?

-Let's do it.
-Okay.

So, what would you say
your brand is?

Excuse me, my what?

Think of a tagline
that tells someone who you are.

You know, something like,

"C-Suite Boss, love me as I am."

You know, Karen did say
something the other day,

how I'm unlike other chefs.

I mean, I prefer to make
the food the star

and not myself.

Yeah, but the whole point
of social media

is to showcase yourself.

Oh, what about,

"Come for the food,
stay for the chef"?

Huh.

Yeah, it's good, isn't it?
I like it.

Man, recovering from a torn ACL,
that's, that's brutal.

Yeah, yeah, it definitely was.

When you tore yours,
you only lost half a season.

Yeah.

I lost my whole baseball career.

So you told me about being
at the Cordon Bleu.

Let's back up a little further.

When did you know you could be
a chef?

On your second act.

Uh.

I didn't mean this
as a gotcha question.

Oh, sorry. Yeah, I was, um...

-You good? You good?
-Yes, I'm good. I'm good.

A few years ago, my mother,
she got cancer.

-Oh, I'm sorry.
-And, uh, she's good now.

Thank God.

But while she was sick, I was
cooking for her and my dad.

And when I didn't get
any complaints, I...

Hey.

Family support is key.

They definitely liked
my cooking,

but I don't know
if they supported the idea

-of me doing this full-time.
-Oh, okay.

There's only one person
who did that.

What do you think was
the hardest part in your journey

from athlete to chef?

Moving to Paris.

Hm.

Yeah, that's when
I left everything and...

everyone I loved behind.

Karen thinks that your
Making of a Sous Chef

had something to do
with the uptick of sales.

I mean, the event
is completely sold out.

I know, right?

Who wouldn't want a meal
cooked by Sir Luke?

Oh, that's my nickname
for him.

Oh.

Obviously, you're the main event

and the reason why tickets
are selling.

Obviously.

Um, can I,
can I ask you something?

Yeah, sure.

I know you and Ellis are
together and everything,

and you seem like
the perfect match.

Um, but do you ever regret it?

- Hmm.
- Dumping Luke?

I didn't...

I didn't dump Luke.

I... I set him free.

Call it what you want.
I don't think I could do it.

Luke is legit
the best guy I know.

- Yeah.
- Hmm.

Well, you'd be surprised
the courage you find

when you know you're doing
the right thing.

Yeah. Maybe, I guess.

But how do you know you're doing
the right thing?

Because it hurt like hell.

And I did it anyway.

Yeah, well, self-harm's
not my jam.

Love is a condition
where the happiness

of the other person is essential
to your own.

It's a cheesy quote
I read somewhere,

but damn it if it's not true.

Lily, if you're worried

that I am a threat to you
and Luke,

I'm not.

Oh, I, I know that.

I just...

I, I needed to hear you say it.

Excuse me, it's my agent.

Tell me you have good news.

Um.

Am I allowed
to ask you a question?

Go for it.

Okay.

With all your success,

right, the Super Bowl rings,

MVP titles,

got a private jet...

Yep.

...is there anything
that you would do differently?

I would fight like hell
not to miss

as many karate tournaments,
soccer practices,

anniversary dinners.

See, when you get older,
you realize

that the most important things
in life

aren't your achievements,
your accolades.

It's being with
the ones you love.

That's why I'm recording this
podcast right here in Portugal.

That's why I'm always gonna try
to be wherever she is.

Luke.

Thanks for being on the show,
man.

-I appreciate it.
-Mm.

And, uh, look, I hope
that tomorrow night's gonna be

the first of your many successes
in the kitchen and beyond.

I appreciate that. Thank you.
Thank you for having me.

All right, people.
That was the show.

Thanks for tuning in.

And remember, true love
is like a battlefield.

And those who don't give up

are going to be
the ultimate victors.

Ava.

Ava. Ava!

-Ava! Ava! Hey!
-Oh!

I thought you might
be down here.

Yeah, you scared me.
I, I couldn't sleep.

Yeah, me, um, me either.

Hmm.

Want to talk about it?

Yeah, I mean, it looks like
I will be in the C-suite

for a lot longer than I hoped.

Anyway, I was talking to
your girl earlier about regrets.

- Mm-hmm.
- And she had me thinking.

Yeah, Lily has a way
of doing that.

I don't have many, although,
I wish I had bought bitcoins.

Hm. You and me both.

And I go back and forth on,

you know,
turning down Prince, too.

You turned, you turned
down Prince?

Prince?

Yeah, I mean, I didn't
turn him down like that.

Oh, okay.

He, uh, asked me to be
his private chef

for the
Emancipation
Tour.

That's even better, Ava.

What are we talking about?

I know, but I...

I ended up getting
my first star a year later,

so I think I made
the right decision.

Okay. Okay.

Well, speaking of decisions,
have you decided

what you're gonna cook
for the gala yet?

Yeah.

I feel like
this is my last hurrah.

The stakes are so high.

I'm just gonna go for it.
I'm gonna give it my all.

Okay, so we're not going
the safe route anymore?

No, I'm not.

Good! Good!

Yeah.

Wow, it's good to know
that we are both

still go-big-or-go-home type
of people.

I mean, that is why you shipped
me off to Paris, right?

Okay, look, don't say--

It's also why I agreed to go.

- Okay.
- Yeah.

Is that epis?

What you know about epis?

Oh, you know, I might
have did a deep dive

into Haitian cuisine.

You know, just in case.

Okay.

So that's three.

Well, put me in, coach.
I'm ready.

I can't believe
you still wear that.

I have something for you.
No matter what happens,

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

for the rest of our lives.

Wear it every day.

Uh, who's gonna tell Karen

that we're not using
these scallops anymore?

Well, I gave Karen the list
of ingredients.

I didn't give her the menu,
though.

-Okay.
-I figured I can put

my own Haitian spin
on scallops and short ribs.

Okay, so, all the garlic
and the parsley and the basil

that we cut this morning,
we can still use that?

- Uh... Yeah, yeah, I'm okay.
- Are you okay?

I just need, uh,
Scotch Bonnet peppers,

but I think there's an--

There's an African market a few
miles away that carry them.

Is that, like, one, two,
three, four?

Who's counting, though, right?

Apparently, you are.

You gotta taste this,
you gotta taste this.

Ready?

Wow.

-Mm. So good.
-Ooh-hoo-hoo, that's good.

Hey, I'm glad
you keep that.

I do,
I do, I do, I do.

Here you go.

Mmm.

-It's good?
-Mmm.

Oh, that looks so pretty.

Yes, it does. We did that.

-We sure did. Teamwork.
-Yeah. Teamwork.

Cheers to you.

And to you.

That did not happen.

Yes, it did. It did.

-Second-best night of my life.
-Okay.

If that was
the second-best night,

what was the first?

My rooftop.

Yeah, it was, um...

It was the night that you showed
me all this is possible.

I mean, it was the night
of our first date.

The night of our first dance.

The night of our first kiss.

Luke, we can't do this.

I know.

But it doesn't stop me
from wanting to.

It's too early for golf.

I'm headed to the airport.

Car should be here in a minute.

What's going on?

I saw the two of you.

You know...

I could have sworn I asked if
you still had feelings for him.

And I answered truthfully
at the time.

"At the time."

But, Ellis, nothing happened.

I saw the way you were looking
at him.

This isn't about Luke.

This is about me and you.

- Me and you?
- Yeah.

Oh, okay.

I'm listening.

It's not enough
that we're equally yoked

or well-suited

or you have bad knees
to match my bad hands.

We both deserve more than that.

I don't want to be
in a relationship

just because it makes sense.

I want indescribable.

And with me, you feel...

-Safe.
-And that's bad?

No, it's a beautiful thing.
It's just...

It's just not what I need.
Not...

Not right now. Life's too short.

And the last thing I want to do
is hurt you.

Oh.

But I can't afford
to play it safe anymore.

Not at work and...

And not in love.

You know, I was the one
who put the ball on the tee.

I just didn't think you were
gonna miss that bad.

Ellis...

You know, I should've known
when you called me, um...

"adorably predictable."

I'm sorry.

Yeah, me too.

Good luck tonight.

I know your mom will be
smiling down from above.

♪ 'Cause the world
doesn't stop ♪

♪ For my heart

♪ It keeps turning

♪ And I just try
to keep cool ♪

♪ I know ♪

What the hell am I doing?

♪ How do you do me, do me

♪ How did this love
feel so real ♪

♪ Yeah, how do you do me
like this ♪

Not today, Satan. Not today.

You're my third fare here
this morning.

Must be quite a party.

What in the sunken place
did I get myself into?

Chef Dennis?

Dion?

You didn't forget I was coming,
did you?

No, of course not. Um...

Do you want a lift back,
or are you enjoying your walk?

Sure.

I don't know anyone
who has won the lottery,

but you for sure look like
someone who lost.

I wish that was all I lost.

You met him.

- Who? Football player?
- Yes.

Handsome and, and kind
and wealthy and totally into me.

He did seem to be all that.

And I kicked him out the door.
Why?

No clue, but I really hope
you're about to tell me.

Because I'm an idiot.

I am jonesing for a guy
that's not even available.

Wait, what?

Super Bowl is married
and didn't tell you?

No, don't get me wrong.

He acts like he's available,
but he really isn't.

I think it's because he learned
some French ways

and some French words.

All right, love.
I'm back to being lost.

But when I catch up, I'm really
gonna enjoy this story.

Hey, now, caramel apple
dipped in pecans Barbie and Ken.

I see you.

Wait, is that...

Is that Flirty Frenchie?

Oh, please don't let me wait
until I'm in my 50s

until I can pull two men
as fine as that.

You can reclaim
your dignity now.

All right, busy day ahead,
I know,

but can we grab a literal cup
of tea so we can spill

a figurative one and make sense
of this rectangle?

I'm already dealing
with two men.

-Please don't add a third.
-W-R-E-C-K-tangle, love.

So let me see
if I clocked this tea.

In the last 24 hours,

you discovered you're still
in love with Frenchie,

but he's in love with Sade.

You deeply care for, but
aren't in love with Super Bowl,

even though he was ready
to make you

a Real Housewife of Westchester.

Lulu accepted the offer
on the cafe you wanted to buy.

But if you quit your job
before your contract is up,

the Hotel Charles
won't allow you to open up

your own restaurant
for five years.

So, besides your budding
friendship with Karen Carpenter,

you decided to cook
a meal you've never made before

for what is now 600 uber foodies
without the in-person support

of your Aunt Judy
and BFF, Deena.

That's about right.

Well, I'm not totally equipped
to advise you,

but that's never
stopped me before,

so here it goes.

You better quit moping.

Put your big girl panties on.

March in there
and cook your heart out.

And whatever happens afterwards,

I'll be there
to consolebrate you.

What?

Console or celebrate you.

Either way, hugs, tissues,
and alcohol

will be provided.

How did I do?

You had me at nips.

What's wrong?

Lily, we need to talk.

Yeah, I know.

You got this, Ava.

Come on, Tony.

Hold on until the eggs
are ready.

Two minutes.
You worry about those oranges.

Preheat the oven.
Chef, preheat the oven.

Yes.

Okay, Chef, thank you.
All right, listen up.

Tonight is not just
a big night for me.

It's a big night for all of us.

It's a chance to showcase our
love for the culinary arts.

It's a chance
to showcase what we do best.

Oh, my God, this can't
be happening.

Uh, Luke, can you go outside
and see what's happening?

Yes, Chef.

Let's, uh, light some candles.

-Uh, yes, Chef.
-Yes, Chef.

I know this is freaking you out.

But what's the one thing

a chef never brings
into the kitchen?

Panic.

That's right. I want you
to close your eyes.

Take a collective deep breath,

and let's inhale and exhale.

Close your eyes.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Open your eyes.

Now, no matter what happens
tonight, we got this.

If the lights
don't come back on,

we got this.

If the menu
that we prepared yesterday

is something different today,
we...

We got this.

Come on, guys, we can do better
than that.

We got this!

That's what I'm talking about!

All right.

The good news is
we didn't lose power.

The better news is,
is that I didn't lose sight

of the fact that I am one of
the best chefs in the world.

And with your help tonight,
I can prove it again.

Let's get back to work.

Yes, Chef.

Wow.

Thanks for texting me heads up.

What made you think of that?

If any situation called
for their Jedi mind trick,

tonight was certainly the one.

-Hey, are we good?
-Yeah, we're great.

Once you teach the team
what to do with the epis.

All right, I need
this julienned.

So I leave my jump seat,
and I go up to her,

and with a straight face,

she says, "Can you turn
the turbulence off?

I'm trying to sleep."
I'm like...

Good evening, everyone.

Chef Roberto, it is
an absolute honor

to have the chairman
of the Gala Committee

at my chef's table this evening.

No, no, no, please.
The, uh, the honor is all mine.

Where's Ellis?

He unfortunately had to leave.

That's a shame.

He's going to miss whatever
this lovely smelling thing is

that's been placed here
before us.

This is pate kode.

It is a Haitian appetizer.

Normally, it is made
with chicken or beef,

but I decided to do it

with cabbage
and chopped scallops.

This is deadly.

No, no, no, I believe this,
this is Irish for amazing.

Hey, baby, you put your foot
in this.

And that is Black for,
"Hmm, good."

That's Portuguese for,

"I'm sorry I didn't support
your vision sooner."

Yeah, that's right.

Well, those plans have been put
on hold.

But you were wrong
for doubting me.

And I was wrong
for almost believing it.

Bon appetit,
everyone.

Everybody good?

All right, whatever happens,
you guys killed this.

Thank you.

I learned two years' worth
of schooling one night.

It was worth it.

Uh, hey, who is this guy
at the chef's table?

That is Chef Roberto.

He's cute.

He's okay.

He is the chairman
of the Gala Committee.

And normally they don't vote
on the final night event.

So is this a good thing
or a bad thing?

Guys, I need to go.
I'll see you later.

We're about to find out.

May I have your attention,
please?

Ladies and gentlemen,
we've reached the moment

of the night that we've
all been waiting for.

Please make your decision
for Chef Ava Dennis.

All right.

Ah, yes.

- Ah.
- Ah.

The suspense is killing me.

Yes!

-Good job.
-Good job.

-Good job.
-You too.

Wow.

All right, you did that.

Well, I mean, I had a lot
of help.

Mm.

But, yeah!

Mm.

- You know what would be great?
- What?

Is if you went in there
and had some fun.

Are you sure?

Save me a dance or two.

Sous chef duties
are officially over,

but I think this makes it final.

I take it your conversation
with Rene went well?

- As well as can be expected.
- Yeah?

Hey, you're the one
who taught me that it's bad luck

not to lock eyes when toasting.

Why aren't you looking at me?

According to Ellis, when I do,

my eyes say things
that they shouldn't.

Lily said something similar
to me.

You should go and be with her.

The last thing I want to do

is ruin two relationships
in one day.

Did you and Ellis break up?

Luke, please just go in there
and be with her.

Maybe Lily and I
aren't together anymore.

Why?

I told her that I needed time

to figure out my feelings
for you.

And then she broke up with me

based off of something you said
to her.

What could I have possibly said?

I don't even know
what the situation is.

That you knew breaking up
with me

was the right thing to do
because it hurt like hell

and you did it anyway.

I want to thank you for doing
the hard thing.

And doing the right thing.

Seeing Paris was exactly
what I needed.

And now I know
I can never go back.

To Buford?

To thinking I was only in Buford

because it's
all I've ever known.

So you're not going to London?

I just wired
my cash prize money to Lula.

I bought her a cafe.

-Lula's?
-Yeah.

How did you even know
it was on the market?

Found the group chat.

Wait, so were you,
were you the other buyer?

Wow.

Well, like Ian says,
if it wasn't going to be me,

I'm really glad it's you.

Thank you, Ava.
It means... It means a lot.

What are your plans?
What are you going to do?

Well, as you know,
my family owns a farm.

50 acres of land.

We got horses, cows, chickens.

I'm going to turn Lula's
into a farm-to-table restaurant.

- Wow.
- Mm-hmm.

And we also have a goat
with three kids.

Madame Toulouse.

Madame Toulouse, yes.

Ava, I did everything
you asked me to

when you sent me to find myself.

I traveled, I dated.

I went to new places,
met new friends.

But from the moment
that I landed in Paris,

I knew I was always coming back
to Buford.

That I was always coming back
to you.

I will always love you, Ava.

And no amount of time
or distance between us

will change that.

Could you use a sous chef?

Anticipating my needs already.

I love it.

God, I love you so much.

I love you, Luke.

Wow!

♪ Love how you do
Love is beautiful ♪

♪ Yeah, we been through it

♪ Thought they can't ruin it
Now we moving ♪

♪ Floating on Cloud Nine

♪ Got me floating, floating

♪ Floating on Cloud Nine

♪ I can't deny

♪ You came in
right on time ♪

♪ My heart was going
down, down ♪

♪ Down, down, down

♪ You made me believe
in love again ♪

♪ Restored my faith in men ♪

♪ You put a smile on my face
No one can erase ♪

♪ That's why I, I, I

♪ That's why I

♪ That's why I, I... ♪