All language subtitles for The Way to You 2026

♪Life isn't always easy ♪

♪The path might not be clear ♪

♪ But I can't let it
sway me... ♪

On an average weekday,

the New York City
Subway carries

roughly four million people.

That's four million trips

on over 6,000 train cars
through 423 stations.

With all those variables, no
two journeys are ever the same,

and missing that important
connection is all too common.

But finding someone, a real
connection against those odds.

Sorry. Excuse me.

Do we leave it up to fate?

Or...

try harder?

♪...anything can happen,
anything, anything can happen ♪

I know banana and chili doesn't
sound right, but trust me.

I so love that
you want to share,

but we have to finish
this conversation.

What, about how amazing
we are together?

I mean, I... I know
I think that you are.

Well, obviously.

Yes. You know, I think
you're amazing,

but that's not
what we're talking about.

- Mmm. Mmm.
- See?

Sweet and spicy,
just like you, Emma.

Oh wow. That's really good.

Leo, I love you, but you have
to stop procrastinating.

That's just part of my process.

Yeah. And a part of my process

is making sure
you meet your deadline.

I thought we were friends.

We are.

And at one point,
we were more than that.

- Yeah.
- Mmhm.

That's way before
I was a gallerist

telling you to hurry up.

We can't have a blank space
on the wall at our opening,

and that's what we're
going to have

if you don't get to work
and finish your pieces.

Eh, two out of three
are already done.

That's a gift to everyone.

Okay. I bet the fabulous
Friedrich won't even notice.

No, probably not,
but he hired

me to run his pet project.

You mean his entire gallery.

Yes, while he's gone
and I intend to make it great.

The opening
is on the 18th, okay?

So get to work.

Because Friedrich asked me
to check out another artist

who I bet could replace you
for the opening

if you don't finish in time.

Yes, boss.

But no more pastries for you.

Oh.

Mmm.

Intensely focused.

That's what I noticed
about you from day one, Maia.

You see something you want,
you go get it.

Kind of have to when you're
an investment banker.

But likewise, Conrad.

That's why we make
such a great team.

You've helped a lot of
companies with their IPO.

We make a great team
outside of the office, too.

Yeah, about that. Um...

Look, I know we deal with
hard numbers all day,

studying them, analyzing them.

But when it comes to...

love and relationships,
I feel like it should be more...

instant, don't you?

- Which part?
- The connection.

I just feel like
we should be connected

on a much deeper level by now.

You're talking about love?

It's been four weeks.

- Exactly.
- That's nothing.

My parents met
in line at a bagel shop.

By the time they got
to the cream cheese, they knew.

That was it.

They've been happily married
ever since.

So that's what
you're looking for?

Some sort of lightning
bolt situation?

Well, I think you kind of
need it, don't you?

To go the distance?

Then why did you wait
this long to say anything?

I just was hoping
to be proven wrong.

Look, Maia, you know
I think you're great.

That's irrefutable.

As for all the other stuff?

Good luck with the bagels.

Okay.

I cannot believe
he's behind again.

Like there's no pressure.

I mean, does he know

how many artists there are
in New York City?

Mmm... 17,852?

That was rhetorical, Hazel,
but yeah.

Yeah, I think I'd buy that.
- Yeah.

It's just- it's like he thinks
he's doing us a favor

by showing up at all.
His ego knows no bounds.

Right. And somehow you still
dated him.

For, like, a hot minute.

And only because
he has excellent taste.

Oh, right. What, in art?

In everything.
In music, food, clothes.

Yeah. And he clearly knows it.

Yeah. And that, unfortunately,
is my dating pool.

Fun to be around,
but nothing deeper.

Right. Flaky artists,
the best humanity has to offer.

And we wonder why
I'm still single at 34.

Aren't you 35?

Oh, thank you, Sid,
I was rounding down.

That's what
brothers-in-law are for.

Babe, sometimes you
just don't need to say things.

Noted for next time.

Okay, and 35 is still young!

- Not as young as me.
- Ooh.

I so love sharing this
tiny apartment with you guys.

The way our house search
is going,

I'm gonna ignore that sarcasm
and take it at face value.

Anyways, I'm just saying
you have time, right?

You already have
a job that you love.

I do, and I so wish
that was enough.

But we only get
one go around, right?

And I want to experience
all the things.

Marriage, kids,
art on the fridge

as well as art on the walls.

Okay, well,
then you need to find

a different pool to paddle in.

I just want to find
someone who's stable.

Like, early 30's,
a real go-getter.

Maybe an early riser
and a solid profession.

Okay, I love the specificity,

but I'm pretty sure you're
not gonna meet that guy

at Coffee Bros at 11:00 AM.

More like you'd have to commute

to the financial district
to meet that guy.

Okay, wait.

That is, like, a genius idea.

A gentleman in finance
who ticks, like, all the boxes.

Wait, so I had a good idea?

Huh. That's interesting.
Tell me more.

Let's brainstorm.

- You hate online dating.
- Yeah.

So does everybody.

You start and end work
super late.

So commuting before
trading hours is genius.

Oh, wait. Are we talking about
the morning commute?

It's not gonna be the evening.

Uh.

Hey, you have always been
a go-getter with your work.

Why not with this?

Okay. Wait.
You mean, like, make this

right time, right place
thing happen for myself?

It's time to take
control of your destiny.

Exactly how early does
this morning commute start?

Do I think it's too much
to ask everyone

to clear their schedules
for a long weekend?

No, not if the opportunity
in Tokyo is real.

EY Global

has left their entire
New York schedule open

to be wined and dined by us.
So yeah,

the opportunity is real.
Which is why I need you here

so we can iron out specifics.

Heard, Lance.
It's only 6:45.

I'm on my way.

Attaboy.

This is the uptown
Bronx-bound Train.

Next stop, City Hall.

This is the downtown
Brooklyn-bound Train.

Next stop, City Hall.

This is yours, isn't it?

I can't believe you found that.

Dumas is my favorite author.

This is his best.

In your opinion.

"All human wisdom is contained
in these two words:

" Wait and hope."

That's beautiful.

Let me know when you finish it.

Thank you.

Yeah. My pleasure.

Oh!

Oh, I am so sorry.
I'm so sorry.

I did not see you there.

It's okay. Oh, no.
That's okay.

You know what? It's hard
when I'm below the armpit.

Yeah, I'm annoyingly tall.

No, not even.

Here, have my shirt.
I'll just--

The one you're wearing?

Yeah, I have a t-shirt
underneath.

Don't worry about it.
It's really okay.

You know what?
You're not my size anyway.

- Oh.
- It's fine.

It looks a little bit
like splattered paint.

Yeah, I mean, it's- it's very
Jackson Pollock.

Yes, it is.

Could have been worse.

You could have
spilled it on my book.

You uh, don't have a book.

Oh, no, I do, I do.
And it's very interesting.

It's just too crowded
to read down here.

Thank you.

If I can scoot by here.
Thank you.

They're like the ocean.

I'm sorry?

Your eyes.

Thanks.

Is that a line, or?

Maybe.

Excuse me.

Hey.

Hey, again.

Uh, did I drop something else?

No, no, not that I saw.

Well, thank you... again.

Uh, your ring.
It's... super unusual.

As in hideous or beautiful?

Well, I'm not sure I'm
qualified to assess, but...

Next stop Downstreet
Station.

I'd say eye-catching.

You didn't answer the question.

Tripping over my words,
cool. Um...

It's from a Japanese
artist I've followed for years.

If you like this, you should
check out his opening.

He's only in town for a month,
but the preview's today.

Is that where you're headed?

It looks like a slight
delay due to a technical issue.

Let's pretend it's one of those
gimmicky restaurants

where you eat in the dark.

Mmm, yeah, yeah.
Okay. Good idea.

- Mm.
- What'll I have?

Um, I can offer you
some t-shirt coffee or...

Wow. And funny.

Yes. Yes, I am.

Does this artist of yours
have any tips

on dealing with
in-dark experiences?

Uh, I think he would say
everything is art.

Just like everything is copy.

So basically, we should
just embrace this.

Apparently so.

Sorry about that folks,
we're up and running now.

next stop Canal Street.

Hey, okay. That's a relief.

Glad you're here
to protect me.

Likewise.

This stop is Canal
Street Station.

This is me.

This is my stop.
- Oh.

Sorry about the shirt.

Oh, no. It's okay.

Stand clear of the
closing doors, please.

What's your name?

Stand clear of
the closing doors, please.

All the meetings will be
catered by the Taste Club,

ending at a night at the Grand
Oak Steakhouse.

Champagne with a view.

Anything else I'm forgetting?

Uh, no. Just a quick
clarification question

from this morning's meeting.

"Gucci boots on the ground,"
that was your rallying speech

to the team
for closing this deal?

Mmhmm.

I'm pretty sure you're
the only one who wears Gucci.

A, not true.

B, you still need
to give me your plus one.

So I think you should focus
on that, not my footwear.

Do you have a plus one or not?

I do.

What's her name?

That is a very good question.

We met on the subway
during the blackout.

You didn't get her number?

Email? Socials? Anything?

There was a lot going on,

but I definitely think
we'll meet again.

How?

Eight million people live here.

Probably more than that.

You're just gonna
let fate do its thing?

Again.

You've become modern-age lazy,
you know that?

Just put an ad

in the City Express's Missed
Connection column.

That feels made up.

Don't tell me you never
grab the Free City Express.

They practically shove them
in your bag

when you hit the escalator.

Politely, yes, but
I never actually read it, so.

what are the chances
of her reading it?

Uh... way better than you
just bumping into her again.

But I've got
another meeting to attend to,

so feel free to make lots
of money here

while I make
lots of money there.

So what I'm hearing,

is that the juice was worth
the squeeze.

Yeah, he was sweet and chatty,

especially for how early it was.
- Mmhmm.

And then the whole blackout
on the train thing happened.

- Was it on the 6?
- Yes!

The whole line was dark
for a couple of minutes.

Okay, then what happened?

He disappeared.

Oh.

Yeah. Everyone was on edge
and rushing to get out,

and- and I lost him.

And I will probably never
see him again.

Which is fine, because I know
absolutely nothing about him.

So I am moving on
and staying intentional.

Okay.

To intention.

To intention.

Intention.

25-50 words.

This isn't poetry.

"To the one

"who dropped her book."

No. No, no, no.

"To the cute

"brunette on the Bronx-bound
6 train.

"We talked art and books

"before the blackout cut us off.

"I would love to see
where this goes."

Submit.

Okay.

I can't believe there were
six ads because of the blackout.

But they're kind of cute.

I mean, listen to this one.

"To the cute brunette on
the Bronx-bound 6 train.

"We talked art and books before
the blackout cut us off.

"I would love
to see where it goes."

Who talks about art
and books at 7:00 AM?

- Do you mind?
- No.

Cute brunette.

Can you imagine
putting an ad in the newspaper?

I mean, come on.

Do you really think you
could find someone that way?

Huh, that was fast.

Was I right about the book?

You mean the one you never saw?

Oh, I'm sorry.

You're not who I was expecting.

Oh, likewise.

But I appreciate you coming.

Yeah, yeah.
Normally, I never would have,

but I just- I had to see.

Yeah, I can imagine that
blackout was pretty unusual,

or special,

if you're looking for
that kismet kind of thing.

Oh, no. I'm not.

I'm just looking
to make better choices.

More intentional choices.

Being?

I'm- I'm Conrad, by the way.
Can I sit?

Please. Yes. I'm Emma.
Hi.

Um, being- just being open
to more responsible partners.

You know, kind, funny, wants
a family, perhaps in finance.

Because, I don't know,

I just feel like that
sounds responsible.

Well, you're giving us
too much credit.

You're in finance?

Guilty. Looking for
a mystery woman

who happens to love
the same book I love.

Mmm. What book?

The Count of Monte Cristo.

I've never read it.

Well, aside from the book,
what do you know about her?

Uh, just where
she was going, roughly,

to see some
artist she follows.

Oh, that's delightfully vague.

Well, she had
this beautiful ring on,

with a giant green stone.

Okay. That's better.

She was going to his preview.

And that the artist
was Japanese.

Um, is it jewellery
and sculpture, by chance?

I don't know, maybe.
Why?

Well, my boss just asked me

to check out this new
Japanese art collective.

I'm a gallerist, so...

I might be able
to help you find her.

Or at least the show.

That- that's great.
But why would you?

I feel like I've already
wasted enough of your time here.

I don't know. I think
I feel a little badly

that I wasn't the one.

That's not your fault,
I mean-

And you seem
really nice.

And I think it will give me hope
for my own situation

if you're able to find her.

Well, maybe
it's meant to be, then.

Hmm.

Us meeting here to help
each other find the one.

I mean, if you're looking
for a solid guy in finance,

I know plenty of those,
and...

I came here looking
for my lightning bolt.

Your lightning bolt.

All right, well, just stay away
from open spaces,

you know, for safety reasons.

So where do we start?

Why don't we meet
back up on Sunday?

Make a plan, then when
we're both not working.

Yeah, here.
Put your number in my phone.

8:00 AM?

Um, how about 11:00?

9:30?

Oh. All right.
But only if there's coffee.

Coffee.

I will meet you
at 9:30 AM sharp... ish.

- Ish?
- Yeah.

You know there's no "ish"
in finance, right?

Yeah, but plenty on the weekend
if you do it right.

I'll still see you at 9:30.

And I will be not far
behind you.

You want me to divulge
personal information?

No. Just a quick list of names.

Of my clients that
keep these lights on.

Georgia...

I'm not asking for
bank statements here.

I'm just trying to
help out a friend.

Well, your friend
is out of luck.

There was a guest list,
and again, it's private.

Are you sure?
Are you sure?

Yes.

Oh. Wow.

Takada's rings are to die for,
aren't they?

Yeah. They're gorgeous.

We had a strong social
presence here the other night.

I'm sure you can find
your girl that way.

Thank you.

Thank you.

♪Love is a cartwheel ♪

♪Love is a long evening ♪

♪Love is a handstand ♪

♪Love is a bumpy landing ♪

♪Love is a handshake ♪

♪Love is a great... ♪

Yay! You are- you are up.

Yeah.

You guys are up bright
and early for Saturday.

Where'd you go?

Mm. Not telling.

Why?

Because I promised
I'd wait for Sid.

Oh, my gosh,
you're pregnant, aren't you?

- No, I'm not.
- I'm gonna be an aunt!

Okay, I'm not saying, but-
no, can we just-

- Can we just-
- Oh, you're cruel.

Okay. And you're gonna
have to find a new

spot for all your stuff

'cause it's getting real
squeezy on the cabinets.

Do you want to come in
and try this

'cause it's a great
stress release?

What? Why are you stressed?

- I thought you were excited.
- No, I am, I am.

Okay. Am I right?

If I'm right, why
do you have bubbles?

Because I told you
I'm not pregnant.

What? What? No, no.
Too soon.

Uh, but we did...
... win the lottery.

What? Housing or Powerball?

Housing.

And Emma, is this
super cute apartment

on the Upper West Side.

- Amazing! That's amazing!
- I know, I know.

Congratulations!
Oh, I'm so happy for you.

Oh, okay.
So when does this happen?

When do you move?
What's the timeline?

Like, um... now.

Oh.

Sort of one of the conditions.

Yeah, yeah. Okay.

This is- this is so great.
Now is very soon.

- Yeah.
- Um...

Sorry, this is just less, um,
notice than I was expecting.

No, no, I- yeah, um,

but we- we're totally
gonna help you

find a new place or roommate.

No, this is so fine.
This is great!

This is not about me.
It's about you.

I'm so happy for you.
Let's pop those bubbles.

I'm gonna grab the glasses.

I'm gonna pop the bottle, yeah?

- Can you give me a boost?
- Yeah.

- Thank you.

Thank you very much.
Have a good day.

Americano with a double shot
of espresso.

Oh, yeah.
That should do it.

- Thank you.
- Mmhmm.

Oh, so dark gray really is

the financial uniform
of the weekend, huh?

I hadn't noticed.

But personally, I own a lot
of dark gray workout gear.

Perfect for traveling.
Hides everything.

Oh, you travel a lot?

Yeah, ever since I was a kid.

My parents were big
on experiences over gifts.

Stamps in passports
over stocking stuffers,

- that kind of thing.
- Same. Yeah.

Except we didn't
get stamps for camping.

Just a lot of river rafting,
hiking,

the occasional poison ivy.

Oh.

We gotta hook you up with a
passport for national parks.

That exists?

Yeah, yeah. You get a stamp
for each visit.

Okay, just so I know your type.

Gym rat or mountain biker?

Biker for sure.

Cook or expert orderer?

Uh, I don't know,
you know.

Okay. Despite what it sounded
like earlier,

I don't really have
a long list of requirements.

I just want to meet a kind,
responsible guy

who wants the same things I do.

You know, family, travel.

Just a partner in this life.

Who may or may not also love
to cook.

Got it.
I'll scan my Rolodex.

Your Rolodex?

Do you work on
Wall Street in the 80's?

I had no idea.

Metaphorical. I just thought
you'd fall asleep

if I told you I'd scan
the address book

of my secure internal
messaging system.

Oh, I'm so sorry, I just-
Were you talking?

- Well played. Well played.
- Did you say something?

So...

Any luck with the guest list?

No, but I'm doing
a little online recon.

I'm putting together my own
list of gallery attendees

for you to go through,
but, um...

But what?

I'm just so curious.

What is it about this one girl?

I mean, there are, like, a
million gorgeous girls out here

who look like
they could be your type.

My type?

And what would that be?

I don't know, like,

high-achieving, put together,
academically decorated women

who also happen
to be perfect or close to.

You could have just
said perfect, but, nailed it.

I'm so glad to hear
you're rooted in reality.

You wanna sit?

Yeah.

Ah.

No, but in all seriousness,

my work life is
all about numbers, so...

when it comes to love
and finding the one,

I've chosen to take
the gut route.

Mm. Love at first sight.

Might sound cheesy,
but yeah.

Mm.

You?

No, no, no, no.

Been there, done that.
Doesn't really work out for me.

And that's why I'm trying
this practical approach.

I mean, yes, the love will
have to be there, absolutely.

But there are other qualities
that have to be there first.

So I'm just- I'm looking
for those first.

- Huh.
- Yeah.

What about him?

He's too bro-ish.

What about him?

Stop.

He runs funny.

What about him?

Dark gray!
My soulmate!

Funny. Okay, okay, okay.

I just need to figure out

who I know or work with
that's single.

You don't know offhand?

Guys don't usually
talk about that stuff.

Well, I'm glad
you didn't lead with that

when you were offering
to help me.

Don't worry, don't worry.
I'll get us there, okay?

Same. Same. Same.

Uh, I think I'm finally
starting to wake up.

- Starting to wake up?
- Yeah.

It's almost 10:30.

And?

If you really want to couple up
with a guy in finance,

you should at least figure out
if you like the early hours.

Oh. No, I don't.

But that's only because
my work life tends to start

after the sun goes down.

Huh. Well.

Before I set you up with
any co-workers,

why don't you try some early
morning activities first?

See if you can hang.

That's actually not a bad idea.

- Why thank you.
- Yeah.

And you know what?
If your girl's in the art world-

Well, we don't
know that for sure.

Yeah, but it's a possibility.

You might want to learn
a smidge more about art.

And maybe lose
the preppy jacket.

Preppy jacket?
It was a gift.

Like, from a client?

That I only wear
when exercising.

All right, all right.
That's fine.

Anything else?

No.

I have a new show on.

So why don't you come by the
gallery tomorrow after work

and check it out?

You know, to get
you started on art?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'd like that.

Great.

How about him?

Eh.

So this is it.

Hey. Cool clock.

Thank you.

This was a gift from
a client from South America.

Oh.

So this is where
you spend your days?

Mmhm. Yeah.

Yeah, be careful, or you might
be going home

with a pig drinking a martini.

It did catch my eye,
and I have a lot of blank walls.

Oh, well, we can fix that.

You know,
art is not just material.

It can hold emotion,
it can unlock memories,

or just be a great
conversation piece.

Like martini pig.

Like martini pig.

So this is what you do, huh,
for work?

You put all this together?

Yeah. Basically.

Let me guess.

Art history major.

Business.

But both my parents
were artists,

so I've been
in this world forever.

You ever try your hand at it?

Mhm. At fine art?

Did it skip a generation?

I just- I've seen enough
highs and lows

to know that I should not ask
for that type of rejection.

Mm. Never know, could have been
a series of yeses.

Not in my experience.
But moving on.

No.

What?

- Emma.
- Oh, Brett.

Hi.

- You look great.
- Oh.

Like you've really
embraced this whole

self-care, glow-up thing.

But I'm just showing
my clients some of my work.

Wow. Thank you so much
for being here.

I hope you enjoy the show.

I'm just showing my client here
some landscapes,

so we're gonna head that way.

But it was great to see you.

It was great seeing you.

You know where to find me.

I do.

You dated him, didn't you?

It's a very small industry.

Get to pivot to finance now.
Solid move.

Just- just keep walking.

Lead the way, boss.

Is this what you wanted
to show me,

or is this the furthest
point away from Brett?

But I do really love this piece.

It reminds me
of camping as a kid.

Mm. Not sure how you got that,

because I don't see any s'mores.

What do you think?

Uh.

Not a whole lot of strong
thoughts either way on this one.

But this one.

Mm.

Jesse Miki.

Beautiful.
I love his work.

I just like how all
the pieces are broken,

but when you
look closer, they're...

They're connected.

Hanging on.

That's a good observation.

Um, that's later than
I've been out in ages, so.

Okay. Well, you now know more
about the New York art scene

than half
the people in the city.

So if you meet her--

You mean when.

You will have an instant
point of conversation

that will be genuine.

And I think that's
all anybody wants.

Okay.

Oh, my gosh!

Oh, I'm sorry.

- I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
- Emma?

- What are you doing?
- I'm so sorry.

Where are you going?

Were you gonna hit me
with that?

It is heavy.

Fair.

Okay. Um, I gotta go.

I love you.

In their Ginza office.

They'd want you in an advisory
role until they go public.

Are we talking a long-term
relocation in Tokyo

or a promotion here?

See how the visit goes.

Got it.

You realize
we're running here, right?

Not the Arctic?

Those joggers
a little tight on you.

Haha, made you look.

Are we five?

Five plus 30.

Were you on a work call
just now?

Yeah. Just warming up
my vocal cords for our run.

Are you excited?

I'm ecstatic.

Let's not call it a run,
though, huh?

More of a soft jog.

Okay. Let's go.

So, did I hear
something about Tokyo?

That's exciting.

I've always wanted to go there.

I mean, Mount Fuji.

Curry bread. Hello, Kitty.

Japan is a special place.

Not sure I want to be there
indefinitely, but very cool.

Indefinitely is a long time.

I'm used to it.

Oh, so you travel
a lot for work too?

Makes dating tricky.
Or, relationships tricky.

Dating easy-ish.
Hence, in my 30s and single.

Hey, that's my line.

Ah, why am I already hot?

I gotta take some of this off.

- Here.
- Oh.

- Let me hold that.
- Thank you, thank you.

You know, maybe dating
is so hard

because you're looking
for a perfect unicorn.

Oh, I never said that.

Oh, you kind of did.

No, I'm just looking
to click with someone.

Yeah. Instantly.

Not literally.

It just shouldn't feel forced

or hard
that early on, that's all.

Are there two sleeves on this?

Yeah, I actually-
I do agree with that.

Huh.

Why do I feel like that's
a major win?

Because it's very cold outside,

and the blood vessels
in your head

are constricting
to conserve heat.

You're not- You're not
thinking clearly.

Well, you better
start running, then.

Soft jogging.

Slow running.

You know what? I have
just been doing pottery

for so long to de-stress

that I never even
contemplated running.

Oh, now you call it that.

This was fun.

I mean, good, like
it felt good for me.

You made the time
go by a lot faster.

And here I didn't think
you could chat before 7:00 AM.

Wonders never cease.

- Want your sweatshirt back?
- Oh, yeah.

Yes. Thank you
for holding it for me.

Ah.

- There you go.
- Thanks.

Your scarf?

Oh!

Conrad, hey.
Thought that was you.

I've been hearing your name
a lot around the office.

Don't worry.
All good things.

Sorry to interrupt.
Hi. Sorry. I'm Aaron.

Hi, I'm Emma. Hi.

Emma lives not far
from here. Right?

Uh, yeah. Pretty close.
Downtown Brooklyn.

Okay.

And is a good friend of mine.

Thank you. Likewise.

Well, I'm sure we'll see you

at one of our many
work events then.

And I'll see you in 30
to talk deal pipeline, right?

- Yep.
- Sounds good.

- Good to meet you.
- Bye.

Wow. You guys really
just get after it.

Well.

He was nice.

Really? Just nice?

All right, fine.
He was cute.

But is he single

'cause that's
the million dollar question

I have no idea.

Oh, you're killing me.

But I will find out.

Okay. Thank you.
- Yeah.

This was fun.

I'm gonna go soft jog in
the direction of my home.

I'll see you later.

- We'll see you.
- Bye.

Okay, okay.
I am amenable to this sound.

As long as it means that you're
making us breakfast, too.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Yes, I have enough
for all three of us.

Sorry about the noise.

That's fine. I mean, it looks
like it was worth it.

You've got
this nice glow going on.

Yeah?

Well, it was fun and cold, and,
um, there was this cute guy.

Conrad?

No, but someone that Conrad
works with.

This sounds promising.

Yeah, but we're not
commenting on it yet.

You're a superstitious lot.

Yeah. Oh, speaking
of superstitious,

I have a viewing lined up,
but it's apartment number 13.

- Okay.
- Do I still go?

Yes.

And can I come with you?

Yes. Of course.

As long as you tell me
what you think

about these beauties.

- Thank you.
- It's like a moss color.

Mhm.

You can chew it.

- Mm.
- I know.

Right there.

Did you get my message?

Yeah. That Aaron texted you
to set up a happy hour?

Yeah.

Is that why you're calling?

No. Not exactly.

I uh, got another message
from the City Express.

Oh, wow.

Okay, so do you- do you
think it's her?

Well, it wasn't last time, but

it kind of worked out.
Yeah, well,

I guess we'll find out
real soon.

Oh, are you going to see
her right now?

Yeah. With Tokyo coming in hot,
it's now or never, right?

Yeah.

- Yeah. That's exciting.
- Right.

For both of us.

Yeah.

Yeah. But you know what?

We should keep our phones close
just in case, you know,

it doesn't work out,
or if you need back-up.

You're already in my favorites.

Okay, Sid.

Since Hazel was stuck at school
being the best teacher ever.

You're up.
What do I wear on my date?

Oh, please don't
make me do this.

Oh, come on, it's fun.
You'll love it.

Which top? Do I go with
the one that says

"I'm interesting,
but not too quirky"?

Or the more girl next door look?

Even though this is
New York City and we don't

talk to our neighbors
unless there's a fire.

The one on the right?

Oh, the one that says
"I'm fun and I like to read".

But do I look good in yellow?

We both know I don't.
This washes me out.

This is a trap.

Sid, no, we're family.
You can say anything to me.

Okay, then it doesn't
matter what you wear.

You're kind,
you're beautiful, you're smart--

So none of these.

So tell me, is there any
fun gossip from the hospital?

Two doctors from cardiology
are getting a divorce.

No. Why?

I don't know.

Well, like,
did something happen?

I didn't ask.

What is it with men?

Why are you not asking
the important questions?

Okay.

I think it's this.

- Mm. Yeah, that's the one.
- Right?

- Mmhm.
- Oh.

Yes. Your cookies are so good.

Hey. Just one. I'm bringing
those to my parents later.

Okay.

Please do not forget to text
Hazel a full report

when you get home.

Will do.
Thank you.

All right, well, break a leg.
Have fun.

Conrad?

Valerie?

Yes.

But you're not who
I met on the subway.

Yeah. You're not who I met.

It was a long shot.

Agreed. But thank you
for coming.

Uh, do you want a coffee?

I'm kind of only taking
work off for the real deal.

Yeah, I get it.

Well. Good luck.

Don't stop believing.

- Thank you.
- Thanks.

Oh, I just love anything French.

The cheese, the wine,
the countryside.

My parents have
a place in Côte d'Azur.

Monte Carlo? Nice?

Uh, Sainte-Maxime.
But a short drive from all that.

Oh, gosh, and you haven't
retired there yet?

Well, I mean, there's
the whole vesting period.

And, you know, these are the
true earning years of our lives

before things
start to slow down.

So, I mean, why would I...
retire?

Oh, I was, uh,
I was just kidding.

I was just making a joke.

That's all that was.

But it was not a very good one.

No, no, it was good.

But it's just like,
it's gonna be a long slog

to retirement, you know?
So it's...

Yeah.

- Should we order?
- Yes.

I know all
the must-haves here.

Wonderful.

I'm so sorry. Um,

would you excuse me
a second?

- Oh, sure.
- Thank you.

How did you beat me here?

I always beat you because
I'm not a soft jogger.

And...

it wasn't her.

Oh. I'm sorry.

Yeah. How was your happy hour?
It seemed short.

Good.

Fine.

I don't know why
I wore heels, you know.

I don't-
I don't wear heels anymore.

They're very impractical.
They're not me.

- You're unsure of his height?
- No.

And that shouldn't matter.

I mean, like you said, it's
about the connection anyway.

- It is.
- Yeah.

So I just-
heels were a bad call.

Why are you
so stuck on footwear?

I don't know.

I don't know.

I think I'm just frustrated
with, like, with myself.

Aaron was great.
He is great.

But...

- It wasn't there?
- No.

No. And I feel now I'm like,
I'm the bad guy.

No, you're not the bad guy.

You just might have to admit
that the initial spark

has to be there.

Okay, maybe. Maybe. Fine.

But can we actually finish
this conversation inside?

Because I need
slippers immediately.

Do I get to meet your sister?

No. She and Sid are having
dinner at his parents' house.

But I can offer you a nightcap?

You had me at slippers.
Gotta see those.

Oh, yeah.

- Cute.
- Thanks.

So, mind the mess.

They're moving
in less than a week.

Any luck on finding a place?

I do have a viewing lined up,

but my landlord said
that I could hang out

and stay here
until he finds new renters, so

hopefully that'll buy me
some time.

It must be stressful.

Yeah, it is, but

he's surprisingly nice
for a landlord.

They get a bad rep.

I'd say the same
about us bankers.

All right, well, um, you're
surprisingly nice for a banker.

Mm.

I just don't want
to rush it and settle.

Are we talking
an apartment or a guy?

Just trying to find a good one.

Well, you deserve the best.

For both.

So did you make all these?

Mmhmm.

I thought you said
you didn't do art.

Well, not fine art.

No, I mean this is
just everyday stuff.

Oh.

- Oh, I love a good mug.
- Yeah?

You can have that one.

- Really?
- Yeah.

Thank you. It's sturdy.

I like it.

Speaking of fine art, I may be
in the market for a new piece.

Oh, really?

Do you have something
in mind already?

Yeah.

Yeah. That Jesse Miki
we looked at.

Oh, the fractured landscape.

It's gorgeous.

I'm curious, why that one?

Uh, there's just

something unbreakable in it
that reminds me of my parents.

And how they handled
a really dark time.

Money can dampen things or
certainly complicate them,

especially when your parents
lose everything

in a Ponzi scheme
run by a longtime friend.

Oh, wow. That's terrible.
I'm so sorry.

Yeah.

The hardest part was seeing
the stress

on my parents, but

they managed to get through it.

Their world was rocked,
but they held on.

- Hence the piece.
- Mmhmm.

Is that why you landed
in the world of finance?

Mm.

I guess I...

wanted to learn
to control what I can.

Mm.

So how long have you been
into pottery?

You're changing the subject?

Maybe.

A little bit.

have you ever done pottery?

Maybe as a kid, like, once.

I think you should try it again.

Well--

Just for, like,
a couple of minutes.

It's oddly therapeutic,
and it's already set up.

Fine. But if I break anything,
it's on you.

Deal.

Deal.

All right.
This is your bucket of water.

Go ahead and get your hands wet.

- How wet? A lot?
- A lot. Don't be shy.

The more water, the better,
because that keeps

- the clay moving.
- Okay.

And then right by your
right foot, that's your pedal.

Speed is your friend.

You ready?

Yeah. Let's do it.

All right, turn it on.

Okay. Get a feel for it.

Now you can start
speeding it up.

- Okay.
- That's good.

So what we're gonna do
is center it.

Go ahead and squeeze
the sides really hard.

Really like lean your body
into it.

What're we making here?

Perfect. Well, you know what?

It's going to tell us
what it is.

- That's what I like to hear.
- Exactly.

Do you mind if I actually
come in and--

- Yeah. Yeah.
- Okay. Okay, great.

There we go.
Now she's looking nice.

That's starting
to look like something.

Go ahead and put
your hands around it.

- Okay.
- Yeah.

Am I helping
or am I just slowing you down?

You're helping.

- Look what you're doing.
- Look at this.

- You're nailing it.
- All right.

- Speed's good?
- Yeah. Speed's great.

- Yeah.
- Good.

Okay. Equal pressure
on the sides.

That's perfect.

That's great,
that's great, that's great.

- Like, too much or--
- No.

Um, okay. Release it
a little bit.

- Okay.
- There. There it is.

There it is.

Perfect.

You can take your foot
off the pedal if you want to,

because what you've got there
is a one of a kind bowl.

Oh. Is that what this is?

- Mmhm.
- Okay.

Yeah. If you just add
a handle to it,

you can upgrade it to a cup.

♪...I'll follow
right after you ♪

Thanks for the lesson.

You're welcome.

Um,

it's past my bedtime,
so I have an early meeting too.

You know, that's your
favorite excuse.

Yeah well...

Okay, before you leave,
I have one more thing for you.

What's this?

This is a list of 15 women

who could be
your lightning bolt.

Oh.

Right. Thanks.

You're welcome.

Yeah. I gotta hold up
my end of the bargain.

And now I feel badly.
I've got nothing for you.

Well, so far.

Yeah, but I was 0 for 1
with Aaron,

so I'm off to a rocky start
on the help front.

Well, you know, if you really
want to be helpful,

you could save me
from going solo

to my little sister's
moving out and in party

Friday night.

Oh. I see your list
and I raise you a date.

You know, indeed,
that would be helpful.

Most definitely.

- Good.
- Mmhm.

- Thanks for the mug.
- You're welcome.

Good night.

Hey, man,
can you top me up?

Yeah, you got it.

And thanks for the introduction,
by the way.

Yeah, I heard you guys went out.

So you heard
she's not into me, then?

What? No.
Not in so many words.

It's all good.
I'm gonna be traveling a lot

for work in the next
couple of months anyway,

so it's probably for the best.

Yeah.

Then again, so are you.

Well, considering
I'm not dating anyone,

it shouldn't be a problem.

You sure about that?

- Yeah.
- Okay.

'Cause people don't usually
jog with just friends

unless they're into them.

Or they're training
for a marathon.

Are you?

Uh, no. No marathon.

Well, then you might
want to stop

lying to yourself
and do something about it.

She's pretty great.

- Okay.
- Oh, no.

Um...

Yeah, I- I think calling it
an apartment is generous.

Yeah, maybe that's why
she just left the keys for us.

Because there's definitely
not enough room for three.

Check out that view.

Wow. You, um,

you could place one
of your 50 mugs here.

Forty-nine.
I gave one to Conrad.

Okay. I can't believe
that I missed

meeting him the other day.

I also can't believe that you
asked him up for a nightcap.

Why? It was innocent.

And you're in luck.
I invited him to come tonight.

To, like, our party?

Yeah. Is that okay?

Are you kidding me? Yes.

I mean, you two
have clearly been

spending a lot of time together.

You know why.

- Because you like him.
- No.

Mmhmm. And he ticks
all of your boxes.

- Even if I did.
- Mmhmm.

He's like- he's determined
to find this one girl.

Right. Which is why he's been
spending so much time with you

instead of, um, pounding the
pavement to actually find her.

- You think?
- Oh, my gosh.

You are so much more
book smart than me,

but I'm really lapping you
in the love department.

Yes, it's like so obvious.

How do I pivot?

You stop talking about her,

and you start talking about
the two of you.

Starting tonight.

I can do that.

Okay. No.
There is no way

that these life-size puppets
are making the move with us.

You have life-size puppets?

Yes. And it was almost a deal
breaker when we first met.

Until she realized
that I used it to cheer up

the kids in the pediatric wing.

Oh, baby, even then, it was
still a little touch-and-go.

But look at you now.
You're happy. You're married.

You're getting
your own apartment.

Mmm. Sans puppets.

- Fine. Emma?
- Mm-mm.

No, no, no, no, no.

Do not look at me.
Don't you do it.

I'm not offering to adopt them.

All right, well,
who needs refills?

- Me.
- Me.

- Our treat. Yes.
- Oh, is that right?

You didn't know that,
but now...

- Oh, shoot. Oh.
- What?

Nothing. I just- I offered
to buy a round.

- I'll be right back.
- Okay. All right.

Right.

Mmhmm.

Excuse me. Sorry.

I want to buy their whole tab
this time, please. Thank you.

This place is amazing.

Thank you so much
for recommending it.

I would never have thought

Sorry. Excuse me.
I don't mean to interrupt,

but I was just noticing
your ring, and...

Is that an Akiko Takada?

You know him?

Yes, yes.
Uh, just only recently, yeah.

Wow. It's beautiful.
I love the color.

- Thank you.
- Mhm.

Anyway, what were
we saying?

Oh, yeah.
We were talking about...

You're welcome.

For what?

I just found your
lightning bolt.

Although her name is Simone,

which I think is a lot classier.

You found her.

Yeah. I guess
that's fate for you.

Yeah.

Yeah, yeah. I guess it is.
-Mmhmm.

Let me see the ring.

This is the ring
that I saw, right?

Yeah. Yeah.

I mean, this is why
we started this whole thing.

Mmhmm.

Doesn't mean
you have to like it.

No. I'm happy.

I'm happy because he's happy.

- Right?
- Right.

Yeah. That's a very mature
thing to say.

Mmhmm.

I feel really stupid
for crushing.

Yeah. That's more like it.

I mean he is so hot.

Stop. You're making it worse.

I know, I know, I know.

Are you here with anybody or?

- No.
- No?

Okay. This isn't helping.

I don't want to have this
conversation anymore.

Wait. What conversation?

What conversation?
I don't even know.

- Come here.
- Not me, I feel great.

- I love you so much.
- I love you.

I feel fine.

Everything's fine.

Are you sure you're up
for something this formal?

It's a lot of suits
and small talk.

I'm pretty good
at small talk, so I'm in.

Great. I'll put you down
as my plus one.

Well, I don't know
about you, but...

I think this is
my best work yet.

Yeah.

Yeah. Let's hope it translates
to sales at the opening.

Is, uh,

everything okay with Frederick?

Oh, yeah.

I think he's still
in Germany. Why?

Well, I don't know.

You were so excited to put this
whole show together

and you just seem a little flat.

- Thank you.
- Said with love.

Oh. I'm fine.

Fine. Okay.
Well, that's the least

convincing word
in the dictionary.

Boy troubles?

- I'm 35.
- Man troubles.

That also sounds weird.

Okay, well, as someone
who knows you really well,

I'd just like to say
give him a chance.

Who?

I don't know, but,

well, you can be a little...

...judgy. Also said with love.

I think the word you're
looking for is selective.

Okay, well, either way,
a second or third date

might not hurt, even if

the first one
didn't go very well.

Oh, excuse me?

You dropped your glove.

Have a nice day.

Hey, there you are.

Knee deep in work, I assume.

Me? Yeah. No, the Tokyo thing's
just heating up.

Oh, as in you'll have to go?

Yeah. I should know
in the next day or two.

That's exciting.

Hey, I'd love
to have a travel job.

I mean, you get to eat sushi
every day, even for breakfast.

Uh, I wanted to let you know

that I reached back out
to Aaron.

Oh. You did?

Yeah. I don't think I gave
him enough of a chance, so.

Oh, I just thought you were
a no from the get-go.

Yeah, which may have been
a little too quick to judge,

so we're going out again.

Oh. Great.

Yeah.

Well, if it goes well,
maybe we can double date.

Yeah. Fun.

Okay.

Uh, looks like
you're a Taurus sun,

Which means you love
your creature comforts

and are reliable, loyal, um,

like you have bedrock.
Does that make sense?

Totally.

And then your rising
sign is Capricorn, obviously,

makes sense
with your job in finance.

Obviously.

And a Pisces moon.

No wonder you believe in fate.

And your Venus is in Cancer.

Is that bad?

No. Uh...

No, it just means that family
and the people that you love

are very important to you.

That's true.

What are you?

Uh, I'm Sagittarius,
Virgo moon, Virgo rising.

Which is funny because
Sagittarius loves to travel.

But I am terrified of planes.

However, Virgos are
perfectionists,

and I know that it's annoying,

but I do like things
to be perfect.

That's why I love architecture.

Perfect lines, perfect corners.

Oh.

Um.

Speaking of planes,

it looks like I may
be headed to Tokyo for work.

For at least a few weeks.

Oh, that's cool.

Yeah.

You have to send me
pictures, though.

Okay.

Do you want to have my pizza?

Yeah. I was hoping
you'd say that.

I see why the stars
say you're so perfect.

Oh, do they now?

No pressure or anything.

♪If ignorance is bliss ♪

I don't get it.

Why is there a giant
rodent clock in here?

♪ Ah, ah, ah,
I'd be happy... ♪

Is this art?

It's hopeful, isn't it?

♪...a
nd nothing but this ♪

♪ Ah, ah, ah.... ♪

Kels! Hi!

What are you doing in Chelsea?

♪to get a little bit
closer to you ♪

♪I need to get
a little bit closer ♪

♪Wake up with you
when the night's over ♪

♪I need to get a little bit
closer to you ♪

♪To you ♪

♪Ooh, closer to you ♪

♪To you ♪

♪Ooh, closer to you ♪

Hi.

Hey. Just washed your mug.

Holds up well in hot water.

Well, I should hope so.

It's made for hot liquids.

Hey, any tips on what to wear

or not to wear
to The Grand Oak?

Oh, you mean your
fancy work dinner?

Yeah, don't want to scare
off my plus one.

No stuffy suits
for lightning bolt.

Any chance you want
to come with me?

Um.

Shopping.

Sure.

But you don't happen to shop
at 7:00 AM too, do you?

If they're open.

Have you been to the Grand Oak?

The overpriced
steakhouse in midtown.

It's on my list for
a special occasion.

Would you like to
be my plus one?

Fancy work event, but free.

Conrad and Simon will be there.

Uh...

Can't say no to that.

Ahhh!

What are you doing?

Nooooo!

It's not a double date.

It's a work dinner.

Right? We just happen to be
going to the same event

for the same company
on the same night.

Uh-huh.

Are you seated with each other?

We might not even
see each other.

Yeah, that's totally
probable and realistic. Dude!

You're right.
It's a terrible idea.

Mmhm.

You know what's even worse?

We're going shopping
for said event.

With who?

Conrad?

Yeah, he asked me to go,
and I said yes.

And now I can't back out

without it looking
like I'm upset he's with Simone.

Which is fine, I guess.

I need a new dress anyway.

Aren't you upset about
the Simone thing?

Honey, she's with Aaron.

Well, I'm going with Aaron,

but...

Ugh. All right.

So, Saturday is
your move out date, huh?

Yeah.
I know how sad you'll be.

Guys, I'm actually getting
really sad.

I know.

Me too.

We are not.

We're not talking about that.

So we're just gonna...

Not talking about it.

Not talking about it.

Hey, when's your birthday?

June 30th.

It's easy to remember because
it's halfway through the year.

Ah, so that makes you a...

Cancer, why?

Just wondering.

Oh, brother, you really sound
like you're seeing someone new.

Simon does like astrology.

Mmhmm, I can see that.

So where are we going?

It's a bit of a secret,

but my boss gets very hefty
discounts at certain boutiques.

All you have to do
is say "Lance".

Just Lance? There's no, like,
wink or special handshake.

So I'm told.

Okay.

Are you allowed to be divulging
this information to me?

Oh, only to our nearest
and dearest.

Ah. Well, I'm touched.

I'm glad.

What if I wore a nice pantsuit?

Oh, you'll look great
in whatever you wear.

Sounds like
I should wear a dress.

You should wear
what makes you feel good.

Sweats it is.

Or at least something
with pockets.

Oh, I never considered
buying pants without them.

Right. It's a whole movement.

All right, these look good.

This should do it.

Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Nothing noteworthy
is gonna come of wearing that.

Wear... uh, okay.

Yeah.

Yeah. Try that.

Not usually
the colors I go with.

Trust me.

Okay.

Wait, aren't
you gonna try them on?

Oh. It'll fit.

Well, the tie, sure, but,

well, I'm not gonna try on
all these dresses.

If you can't try on one shirt.

What if the sleeves
are too long?

Oh, unlikely.

What if it's a little
tight in the midsection?

Could be a real slim fit.

I think it'll be fine.

Okay. Okay, I'll try it on.

Thank you.

Yeah.

Are you coming out?

Only if I like them.

What number are you on?

Three of three.

You are clearly being
way too hard on yourself

and the dresses.

Can you please just come out?

Wow, you look great.
I told you.

What about you?
None of them worked?

None of them had pockets.

Oh.

Oh, brother.

Here we go.

How is our lovely couple doing?

Oh, um...

We're- we're- we're good,
we're good.

We're good. We're ready.

I think we're ready to go.

- Agreed. Um,
- Okay.

Lance.

I'm sorry?

Lance.

Lance?

Yeah. Are you new here, or?

No.

I'm gonna get my coat.

- Okay.
- Okay.

Hello?

Yeah. Yeah, thanks.
I'll be right down.

Why do I feel like I need to
have, like, a corsage for you?

It's just dinner, not prom.

You look so pretty.

Well, thank you for
lending me the dress.

Yeah. This is, um, probably
a really great time for me

to tell you that I borrowed
your new sweater.

- The blue one?
- Before I wore it?

Yeah, but here.

These have always
brought me luck.

Thank you, Miss Taylor.
- You're welcome.

Mm.

Okay. Can--

I just really hope you two
aren't sitting together.

- It'll be fine.
- Yeah.

Yeah. No matter what happens,

it will be fine,
because we're friends.

However, I also really hope

we're sitting
at separate tables.

Mmhmm.

Okay. That's me.

Okay. Um.

Have fun and remember,
not a double date.

- Not a double date.
- Not a double date.

Yeah. Okay.
- Okay.

- Love you.
- Love you.

Oh, I love this place.

Thank you again for inviting me.

Just hope you won't be bored.

How can I be?
I'm with you?

Emma. I love your dress.

Oh. Thank you.

All it's missing is pockets.

Hi. You must be Simone.
I'm Aaron.

So lovely to meet you.

Sorry.

Oh, well, here we are,
all of us,

at the same time. Yay!

Nice tie.

Oh, yeah.
Personal shopper.

Fancy... ish.

So we're all sitting at
the same table, then?

I guess we're about to find out.

Mmhmm.

Next Generation shares

jumped 60 percent
on the first day,

and the company has acquired

10 companies
since opening in 2018.

We're prepared to do the same
for EY Global.

So let's raise a glass
to our new partnership.

So how long have you
and Lance been married?

Fifteen wonderful years.

How aspirational.

So you're an interior designer?

Actually, an architect.

But I pivoted two years ago.

Opened her own firm.

Wow. That's impressive.

Did you grow up in New York?

Close. The Hamptons.

Oh. Ugh.
It must have been rough.

Sorry. I'm so, so sorry.
That was just a joke.

Um, that sounds like a dream.

I was actually thinking about

a weekend getaway
to the Hamptons.

- Just the two of us?
- Mmhmm.

Well, that sounds lovely.

So, if you have any favorites?

Weekend getaway already?

It's surprising.

Why?

Just in general, you know.

Well, I'm all for it.

I think it's a perfect time
for me to get away.

You know, especially since I
won't have a home in two weeks.

What? Are you okay?

Oh, yeah. No, I'm fine.

That sounded much more
dramatic than it actually is.

It's not that dire.

Her sister and brother-in-law
are moving out,

so she's looking
for a one bedroom.

Yep, yep.

Pickings are slim, but I'm
willing to move to a studio,

so if anybody knows of anything.

Didn't think so.

If I were you,
I'd move to Jersey.

Why?

Well, we like it.

It's a great place
to raise children.

Speaking of,

have you guys
talked about that yet?

- What?
- No.

Why not? Um...

I think that being
transparent with one another,

no matter how early on,
is key.

So, you know, then,
how many kids Simone wants?

Three.

Well, that'll have to wait
until after Tokyo.

It sounds like an
exciting opportunity.

All right.

Ah.

Does- does anyone know
where the restroom is?

Uh, yeah.
To the back and left.

That's- yep. Okay, I'll be-
Thank you.

Uh, so how uh, how long
has everyone been dating?

He's smart, good-looking,
stable, funny... occasionally.

What more could I ask for?

Wait, wait, wait.

Are you talking about Aaron
or Conrad?

I'm on a date with Aaron.

But you're sitting at
a table with Conrad.

Yeah.

And Simone, his date,

who was just so beyond perfect.
Now I know

how Carrie Bradshaw
felt about Bridget Moynahan.

- Who?
-
I don't remember

her character name,
but she was tall

and smart, and perfect,

with impeccably smooth hair.

What is wrong with me?

Conrad was never even really
an option.

Okay, I just- I really
want you to be happy.

Yeah.

Aaron is great.

I didn't say he wasn't.

I've just made a lot
of wrong romantic choices

over the years, and I don't
want to do that again.

Especially when I know better.

Then get back to your date.

Yeah.

Yeah. You're right.

I love you.

I love you.

Aren't you glad
you listened to me?

About Next Generation
or EY Global?

The ad,
City Express.

Veronica seems to like her,

which is rare, so I'd say
that's a good sign.

Thank you.
But, uh, yeah,

the ad isn't how I found her.

It was Emma.

But the ad
led you to Emma, didn't it?

Yeah.

Which led you to Simone.

But it started with the ad,
which was me.

Fine. Fine.

You know, if you want to make
Emma the hero here,

just don't forget to thank me
in your wedding toast.

Hm? Whichever one you marry.

- Hey.
- Hey.

You okay?

I'm great.
How are you?

I'm great, thank you.

Oh, thank you.

You're welcome.
I'll get a cab for us.

Okay.

Now that the paperwork's final,

we'll firm up your
flight details.

We're looking at six months now.

Six months is doable.

I thought it'd be longer
than three weeks.

Yeah.

Shirt might be a little tight
in the midsection now.

See, I warned you.

But that au gratin tower was...

Hmm. I'd venture to say
I make a better gratin.

Oh. I'm sorry.

Do you cook enough to make
that statement?

Yeah. It's kind of like
your pottery.

I find it therapeutic.

What? Who are you?

Speaking of pottery.

Wow, this looks great.

Yeah, I just touched it up
a little.

I cannot believe I'm just
now learning that you cook.

I know, I know.

I never had time
to cook for you.

But I'm glad we both
got to come here.

We didn't get to
talk enough, but.

Yeah, yeah.

I'm glad you're happy.

She seems pretty perfect.

Yeah. Yeah,
she definitely is that.

Yeah.

And Aaron is terrific.

Thank you for introducing us.

Of course, yeah.

I'm glad you were able
to get over that little bump.

Yeah, I think I just had
to get out of my own way.

Well, um...

Gosh, if I don't see you
before you leave for Tokyo,

Have a great time.

- Thanks.
- Mmhmm.

And I'll bring you back
some Hello Kitty.

Mmhmm.

And, uh, good luck
with the move.

Thanks, thanks.

I'll let you know
where I end up.

- Please do.
- Mmhmm.

And thanks for being
the lightning bolt

that set this all into motion.

I think you should be
thanking the power outage.

But I'm glad I could help.

- Emma?
- Mmhmm?

- Cab's here.
- Oh, okay.

Goodbye, Emma.

Goodbye, Conrad.

Just saying what
a wonderful time we had,

thank you so much.

It's so lovely to meet you.

It's great to meet you.

See you soon, okay.

Hey, Kayli, can you bring
me all the travel documents?

Sorry, I think I left the file
on your desk again.

Oh, can you bring
some more shipping labels,

and let Akio know
I'll meet him for lunch at noon?

Absolutely, ten minutes.

Yeah. Great.

Thanks.

We're going to grab drinks

before the team
heads back to Tokyo.

You're welcome to invite
Simone if you want.

Yeah. We'll see. Maybe.

Things still going well?

I don't know.

Veronica was asking, so.

Right.

I told her Tokyo was going to be
at least six months now,

so we had a long talk.

I don't know, I just think
we're on different timelines

Now, that definitely
doesn't sound promising.

What does Emma think?

I haven't seen her
since the dinner.

I guess she's just busy
with work and...

Aaron.

Since when did you become
so interested

in everyone's love life?

I have been married
for 15 years.

I like to live vicariously.

Fine.

Do you want to know how I feel?

I miss her.

I like her.

Emma.

But we're just in
the friend zone.

Friend zone?

You know Rachel and Ross.

You're not in the friend zone.

I just don't want to
complicate things for anyone.

Too bad.

It's always complicated.

But do you think

she misses you, too?

Okay. Do you want
to watch a comedy?

We could do...

drama?

Probably not a rom-com.

Do you promise to come
watch movies at our place?

Yes, I promise.

You're not going to be able
to get rid of me.

I'm the third wheel forever.

No, you're so not.

Oh.

No. I'm the third wheel.

Okay?

It's true.

Okay.

Next move we are definitely
hiring someone.

No. It's good.

We won't have to work out for,
like, a month after this.

Yeah, and everybody
knows that this doesn't count.

Thank you. What kind?

Cheese.

- Mm.
- Mmhmm.

No way.

See? I'm not that cold-hearted.

There are many reasons
why I love you.

Oh, yeah?

Okay, wait. I thought you said
that Aaron was gonna be here.

Yeah, he was, but I ended it.

- I'm sorry, what?
- Yeah.

I, um, I think my gut instinct
was right about him.

- He's great, but--
- Not for you.

Mmhm.

And I'm starting to wonder
if it's me and not them.

Otherwise, this
just wouldn't be so hard.

Finding someone
you want to spend

the rest of your life with?
Are you kidding me?

That is like, the hardest thing
in the world.

Some of us just stumbled upon
it earlier, and that is like

pure luck, so.

I thought it was intention.

Okay, fine.
Maybe it was, like, luck

and a little intention.

It has to be a bit of both.

You're right and you're right.
You're both right.

I think I really
messed things up with Conrad.

I should have told him
how I felt,

even if it didn't go anywhere.

At least it would have
been out there and not

in here.

I mean, you still can.

- No, I can't.
- Yeah.

- No.
- Yeah.

I can't. He's- he's

on his way to Japan
and he's in a relationship.

A very new one.

You never told me what
Hello Kitty item you wanted.

Argh!

I miss...

Ah, delete.

Sir?

Oh. Thank you.

So...

What?

- He texted me.
- Oh, my gosh.

And it says "I miss".
What does that mean?

That means that he misses you.

No, not necessarily.
There's no "you".

I miss? I miss means that--

Okay, okay.
Let me see. Let me see.

Okay, you-

Do not type.

It's missing punctuation,
but it's either

he forgot to add
the word "you", or

it's a pocket dial and
I have no idea what this is.

Either way, you need to find
out and you need to tell him

how you feel.

What if I'm totally
misreading the situation?

Emma?

Okay, I get it.

You want to find a nice,
stable guy to settle down with,

but that does not mean that
you don't have to take, like,

a bunch of risks to get there.

So are you gonna call him?

Hey, make your next left.

Cut down here.
We're going to Brooklyn.

Go, go, go, go, go!

Not now.

Right up here. Keep going.

Faster! Go, go, go, go!

Please leave a message.

He's not answering.

Okay, well just wait for the--

Hi. Hi. Hello, it's me.

Um, I think you're already
on airplane mode,

but I just wanted to call
and say safe travels.

There we go.
Can you go any faster?

And I'm sorry, because I should
have realized this sooner,

and I'm about to make
things really awkward.

You need to get to the point.

Keep going. Faster, faster.
Make this light here.

I think you're pretty perfect.

And not like that.
Not like, perfect, perfect.

Nobody's perfect.

But I think that
you're perfect for me.

Two more blocks.
Make your next left.

- That was better.
- Thank you.

Emma!

Sorry. Didn't mean
to scare anyone.

Hi. Hi. What are you
doing here?

Shouldn't you be on your way
to Tokyo?

You might want to just hang up.

Oh, yeah.

Are you talking to someone?

Um...

You.

- Me?
- Yeah.

And what are you saying to me?

You could just listen
to the voicemail.

Well, if it's good,
I'd rather hear it face to face.

Okay. Um...

I like you.

That's what you
were saying to me.

Yeah, well, I was getting there,

until you almost
hit us with your car.

Yeah. Sorry about that.

I'm still on my way
to the airport, but

I wanted to come here
to tell you face to face that

I like you, too.

You do?

Why do you sound so surprised?

Because we found her.

You found Simone.

But I found you.

You're the one
that I'm drawn towards.

You're the one
I feel a spark with.

And you're the only one
I know I'll miss.

That's what you were
going to say in your text.

- My text?
- Yeah.

Let me see that.

I kind of messed that one up,
didn't I?

No, I don't think so.

Because I'm gonna miss you, too.

Even your crazy early mornings.

My dashing humor.

I'm gonna
miss everything about you.

Really?

Emphatically.

So um,

this is going to be
like, a pen pal situation

for the next six months?

It depends.

On what?

Have you found
a place to live yet?

No. Thank you for that
super relaxing reminder.

Well, what about Tokyo?

What about it?

There's a lot
of great art there.

And pottery.

Your apartment's all packed up.

And I can apartment hunt online.

As we eat great sushi.

- Even for breakfast?
- Even for breakfast.

What do you say?

I'll be right behind you.

I usually arrive a little later
than you anyway.

Emma, waiting for you

is always worth it.

Well, you know what they say.

"All human wisdom is contained
in these two words:

"Wait and hope."

You read it.

And I loved it.