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- ♪ Every morning I wake up ♪

♪ With a smile on my face ♪

♪ Got a feeling
that everything's all right ♪

[coffee grounds crunch]

♪ All right ♪

♪ ♪

♪ And I'm not trying
to keep up ♪

♪ I've been in
the booth all day ♪

♪ I'm just enjoying the breeze

♪ And the clouds in the sky ♪

♪ Oh, all right ♪

♪ ♪

♪ I got a feeling ♪

♪ I'm in for something good ♪

♪ ♪

- I'm done
with all the reports.

- Mia,
it's finally happening.

I am moving out of sales
and into my own summer series

written by Allie Morgan.
[chuckles]

- It's a huge deal.

This is your
first real writing job.

I mean,
it's not a short article.

This is a three-month-long
series.

- I know.

I've actually been
looking into obituaries.

- The obits?

When Rickford said
he wanted a story with heart,

he didn't mean
cardiac arrest.

- Trust me. I've got
the perfect one: Big Top Benny.

He was a famous circus
performer with dancing dogs.

- Wouldn't it be
more interesting if he was,

I don't know, alive?

- Eh...

- We got that meeting
with Rickford in five, okay?

- I know, Eric.

- Good luck.

- You, too.

[sirens wail distantly]

[laidback pop music]

- Excuse me.
- That's okay.

[camera shutter clicks]

- ♪ Hey, don't worry ♪

- Hey.
Tyler, can you help these?

Tyler!
- Uh...

- Hold it, please.

Thank you.

♪ ♪

- Uh...

- All right, let's
start with the first bunch.

- Okay...Um...

- Come on.

What--no!
- Oh, sorry.

- Am I gonna have to
fire you from balloon duty?

Come on.

- Wait, I work for you?

- Tyler, there's
something different about you.

I just can't quite place it.

- Are you gonna fire me?

- Yes,
but I'm willing to offer you

a generous severance package

of a complimentary
cup of coffee.

- Oh.

- Tyler!
- Yeah?

- Coffee on the house for...

- Uh, Allie.

- Allie.
- You got it, boss.

- Yeah?
- Yep.

- Sam--owner of the shop.

- Oh, nice to meet you.

Actually, I thought I was
at a residential address.

I'm looking for...
- Big Top Benny?

So listen.

This address is West
Third Street;

you're on East.

- Oh.
- Probably about five miles.

- Yep.
Okay, well, thanks.

I'll just go in
and get my coffee.

- Sounds good.

- Well, first let me
just start out by saying

I'm really impressed with
your design layout, Ms. Bard.

That is until I saw the
competition's updated website,

and I realized
I like theirs better.

Mr. Stouffer,
I saw your proposal,

and I like how it's geared
toward the user.

- Thank you, sir.
Thank you.

The simpler the better.

That's what the reader wants.

- It is to an extent,

but it's not the
prettiest thing, now is it?

- Well, I chose to go
for efficiency--

- No matter.
I've made up my mind.

And I have decided that
I like both of your proposals

for different reasons,
so going forward,

the two of you
are gonna work together.

- I can easily make
my layout more functional.

It's really not necessary--

- I can just as easily make
my layout more aesthetic--

- You're gonna work together,
unless it's a problem.

- No, sir.
- No.

No problem.
- Wonderful.

You may go.
- Thank you, sir.

- Here you go.
- Oh, thanks.

Who are all these people?

- It's all the couples
who have met here.

- Isn't it romantic?

- Must be something
in the coffee.

- No, it's Mr. J.

He calls matchmaking
his secret weapon.

He's got a knack for it.

- He set up
all of these people?

- Oh, yeah.
He's pretty good.

Oh, um...

in case
you're interested.

- Yeah,
you just buy 30 cups of coffee,

and in exchange, he sets you
up with the love of your life.

- Not my cup of tea.

- It's coffee.
- I...was...making a joke.

What a throwback: a coffee shop

that doubles as a
matchmaking service?

I mean there's no apps,
no device.

It's just 30 cups of coffee.

- That's your story.

It's perfect.
People meeting and

falling in love--who
wouldn't want to hear that?

Besides you.
I wish I could be in a

coffee shop finding
the man of my dreams.

Instead,
I have work with Eric again.

- All right, wish me luck.

- Go get 'em, tiger.

- Thanks.
I will.

It is a behind-the-scenes
look at circus performers.

- This is supposed to be
a feel-good piece,

not an exposé
on corrupt circus practices.

- Uh, well,
the bulk of that story is

about dancing dogs,
and people love dogs.

- Miss Morgan, do
you want to write this column?

You got to look at what sells.

Long lost love,
unexpected romance.

Happily ever after.

Now, unless those dogs
are getting married

and Big Top Perry is officiating
the wedding, you got nothing.

What else do you have?

- There's this guy, Sam.

He owns a coffee shop.

It's called
"Brimming With Love."

- Listening.

- The cafe doubles
as a matchmaking service,

so people agree to 30 cups
of coffee, and by the last cup,

they have found
their soul mate.

I know.

No one in their right mind
would read that.

- Brilliant.

That's a unique take
on a classic story:

the eternal quest for love.
That has heart.

If the guy's willing,
you have yourself a series.

- Thank you.

Hi.

- Balloon lady.

I thought I fired you.

- You did.

- So I'm assuming
you didn't come

to help me
with more balloons.

- Uh, no, I have a
serious question for you.

- I'm intrigued.

- How would you like to be
the subject of the summer

series I'm writing
for the "City Herald"?

- About what?

- Your matchmaking.

- Listen, thank you.
I'm flattered.

But that's not really
something I'm interested in.

- Think of it
as free advertising.

You'll have
lines around the block.

- Well, listen.

Our customers are loyal,
and they love the fact

that we're an intimate,
family-run business.

- What if we kept
the shop's identity private?

And think of all the
lonely readers who need to know

that love still exists.

It could really
affect them.

Isn't that what your
matchmaking is all about?

- No names?
- No names.

- All right.
All right.

Come on in.

- Wow, this is really great.

- Thanks.
Here, let's sit here.

- Oh, great.

- Here you go, boss.

- Oh, thanks, Scotty.

- Let's get straight to it,
shall we?

- Yeah, let's do it.

- So,
tell me about your process.

- Well, normally I would start

by asking the person
if they're looking for

a serious relationship
or just in it for some fun.

- So a client comes in,
buys a cup, gets a stamp,

and they find
their one true love?

- Yes,
but I don't guarantee a match.

It's just a strong
possibility.

- So why don't you tell me
a little bit about yourself.

- Sure.
What do you want to know?

- Well, let's start
with the obvious questions.

Are you married
or in a relationship?

- No.
And I know what you're thinking:

how can somebody who can't even

find love for himself
find it for other people?

- No, I'm thinking women
come in here for love,

and you're the gatekeeper.

You ask them personal questions,
you get to know them.

For a single guy,
why not take advantage?

- I don't date my customers.

- I mean, come on.

People come in here
lost and lonely,

and they're desperate enough

to trust a barista
to find their soul mate.

- I don't think somebody
so cynical should be

writing this article.
- I'm really sorry.

I--
- Uh, excuse me, Mr. J.

- Yeah, buddy?
- Phone for you.

- Thanks, Tyler.

- Yeah.
- You know what?

I don't think this
is gonna work for me.

Um, thank you.

Good luck with your series.

- [sighs]

Okay, I've got another idea.

It's a little different.

- Okay,
what are you talking about?

- What about talking
about love's unhappy endings?

- You know,
I really thought you

knew what you were doing.

I'm starting to
think this is a big mistake.

- It's not.

- The stories are with Sam.

You need to
become friends with him,

ask him questions,
and find the heart.

- There's a slight hiccup,

because Sam doesn't
really like me right now.

- Not my problem.

Figure it out.

- Yes, sir. Okay.

[funky upbeat music]

♪ ♪

- Hey, hey.
Take a look at this.

- You're hopeless.

- This one's good.

- Duck face selfie.
Never a good sign.

She's probably
super high maintenance.

You need somebody who's not
gonna take an hour to get ready.

- Okay.
Okay.

Em, what about this one?

- "I'm only here for your dog"?

You don't even have a dog.

- Yeah, well,
I mean, I could get one.

- You couldn't
even take care of a goldfish.

- Hey.

Too soon.
Too soon.

- I got a letter
from your parents.

They say,
"Bonjour from Paris."

- Crazy kids.

- Yeah.
It's good that after all

these years,
you're still traveling together.

- That's pretty much
all they do.

- When are you gonna
find a traveling companion?

- You mean a girlfriend?

- You're no spring chicken.

- Thanks, Grandpa.

This reporter
came by yesterday.

She accused me of getting into
the matchmaking business

so I could flirt
with the customers.

- [laughs]

- Why are you laughing?

- Not everybody feels about love
the same way you do.

Some people get hurt,

and they build a wall
around themselves.

Everybody wants love.

Some people are just
better at hiding it than others.

You should know
that better than anybody.

- Ah, it doesn't matter.

I told her I'm not interested
in doing the story.

- Checkmate.

- So a client
comes in, buys a cup,

gets a stamp, and they
find their one true love?

- Yes,
but I don't guarantee a match.

It's just a strong possibility.

[keyboard clacking]

- While most people are
clicking, swiping, and scrollin

into relationships,
one matchmaker is determined

to help people find love
the old-fashioned way.

- Thanks for coming in, buddy.

- Not a problem.

- You're back.

- I am.

- What's this?

- I wanted to give you
an idea of what I might write.

- Do you mind if I take
a look at this in a little bit?

- No, not at all.

I just want to say I'm really
sorry about the other day.

I'm just new at this,
and I know that's not an excuse,

but if you would like to
continue with the series,

I promise to be more
open-minded.

- I appreciate that.

And I owe you an apology, too.

I can't expect everyone
to see things the way that I do.

Hey, I'll call you in a bit
and tell you what I think,

all right?
- That sounds great.

- Whoo.
That was a good run.

- Yeah. I still can't
believe you nailed that grind.

And that kickflip--I mean,
it was awesome.

Have you been
practicing without me?

- I've been
going after work.

I mean, just
to clear my head.

- Why haven't you invited me?

- Well,
you're always on your phone.

I mean, you never
want to go anywhere anymore.

- Okay, that is not true.

I'm just--I'm
trying to find someone.

- Well, you're not gonna
find someone

with your face
buried in your phone.

- Also not true.

- [laughs]
- Okay, check this out.

Let's see what matches
I got today, huh?

- Okay.
- Look.

- Wow.
- Okay, okay.

you have to swipe right
at least once.

- No,
I have to look out for you.

Wow.

Um...
[laughs]

Yeah, no.
This is not good.

Okay, here's one.

What do you think?

- Jessica?
- Yeah.

- She doesn't
have a picture.

- Well, she says here
that she doesn't

want to post a picture
because dating should not

be all about looks,
and I agree.

- Well, the last time
I tried to date someone

without a photo,
it did not end well.

- Okay, well, you
should at least read her bio,

because it's funny.

- [chuckles]
Okay.

All right. I guess.
- See?

Oh, and she likes coffee

and skating and punk rock.

I mean she's basically
the girl version of you.

- Well,
she sounds more like you, so...

- I mean,
you should just swipe right,

see what happens, talk to her.

- But, I mean,
she is defying the cardinal rule

of online dating, which is you
have to post at least one photo.

- I like her.

Best friend approved.

- Relax.
He will call.

- Yeah,
but what if he hates it?

- We'll cross that bridge
when we get there.

Right now
it's all about celebrity gossip.

Ugh.
Eric's still at the office.

- What, now?
- Yeah. Can you believe that?

He's asking me to sign off
on changes he's making.

I'm not even gonna respond.

[cell phone rings]

- Okay, it's him.

Should I put it on speaker?

- Yep.

- Hello?
- Hey.

I read the article.

I really liked it.

You know,
based on our conversations,

I wasn't really
sure what to expect.

- That's so good to hear,

and hopefully we'll
continue surprising each other.

- I'd like that.

So, what are the next steps?

- Well, I can interview some
of the couples you've matched.

- Okay.
Yeah, sure.

I'll get Tyler on it.

- Great.
Talk to you later.

- Bye.

- "Hopefully we'll continue
surprising each other"?

- Oh, Mia, I was flustered.

He liked the story.

- We should have
worked late last night.

- My friend needed me.

Besides, we've clocked
plenty of OT hours.

We are making great time.
- Yeah?

What's so important you
can't make work a priority?

- Work is a priority,
but so is being a good friend,

so if that means I go home
at a reasonable hour

to be there for someone,
so be it.

And you wouldn't
know anything about that.

- As a matter of fact,
I have plenty of friends.

- Really?
- Yep.

I can just finish
by myself, so...

- I get that you'd rather
do this on your own,

but Rickford wants us
to work together,

so let's just get through
this task list

and call it a day.

- Fine.
- Fine.

- That reads well.

We'll see what
the response is.

- When does it go live?

- Midnight.
You need to get some sleep.

It'll be there in the morning.

[upbeat music]

♪ ♪

- Come on.
Okay.

[squeals]

"The Summer Series,"

written by me.

[upbeat music]

♪ ♪

- What are you doing here
so early?

- Oh, um,

my article's live.

- Oh, wow.
Congrats.

That's awesome.

- Thanks.
- Ah, congratulations!

I got celebratory donuts.
- Oh, Mia.

- And I'm feeling generous,
so Eric, you can have one too.

- Thanks.

Nice job, Allie.
- Thanks.

Okay,
there are tons of comments.

- Really? No way.
- Mm-hmm.

- Read one.
- Okay.

Um...

"This coffee shop
sounds magical.

Curious to learn how
the mystery matchmaker

puts people together."
- That's super exciting.

Let me know if there
are any internet trolls,

and I will knock
some sense into them.

You the best.

- Oh, Nellie.

both: Cheers.

- I'm almost gonna get you.

I'm gonna get you.

I'm gonna get ya!

- So what was it like
when you two first met?

I mean, was it chemistry
right off the bat, or...

- No.

I thought that Sam
had made a huge mistake

and found
the wrong guy for me.

- What?
You, too, Ben?

- I mean, of course
I thought she was beautiful;

I just didn't think we
were well suited for each other.

- That's so interesting.

You're the third couple
that said that.

- Well, of course
the first impression

didn't really mean anything,

because here we are,
four years later.

- Yep.

- So if you both
felt mismatched at first,

how did you ultimately know
that you'd found the one?

- He was different
than anyone I've ever dated.

He really listened.

- Yeah, that must be nice.

- In my past relationships,

I always felt
uncertain or anxious.

With Ben,

it's just easy.

I can't explain it.

- I think you just did.

- [chuckling]
- What are you laughing at?

- Oh, nothing.
- Who are you talking to?

- No one.

- It's Jessica, isn't it?

I knew you'd like her.

What's she saying?
- It's private.

- You never
keep anything from me.

- It's no big deal.

We're just
talking about random stuff.

But we do have the
same sense of humor.

What can I say?

- Well, you can say,
"Thank you very much, Emily,

for being the best friend ever,

and you were so right."

- Yeah, nah, I'm good.

[keyboard clacking]

[cell phone rings]

- Hey.

- Burning the midnight oil?

- Mm-hmm.

- I finally convinced
Eric to go home.

I think he's been sleeping here.

- That's good.
- Yeah.

We decided to put aside
our differences

and elope to the North Pole.

- Great.
Hey, don't you think it's weird

that all the couples
say the same thing?

I mean, it sounds
like they've been coached.

- Finding love
isn't impossible, Allie.

I know you're trying to prove

that it is, but
you're gonna be disappointed.

- It's just
a little too convenient.

By the way,
congrats on the nuptials.

I hear the North Pole
is great this time of year.

- [chuckles]

- All right,
I'll talk to you later.

Oh, Sam?
- Hey, you're here early.

- Yeah, I've got a couple
of questions on my mind.

- Great.
Hey, guys!

- Morning.
- Hey.

- Um,

so you know the couples
you gave me to interview?

- Yeah.
Aren't they great?

- Yeah, their stories
are really similar.

- I'm not surprised.

- So you didn't
prep them for the interview.

- Of course not.

Do you want the contact
info for the other couples?

Would that help you?
- No. That's okay.

I really just want
to ask you questions.

Like Ben and Jackie.

How did you know that
they would even fit together?

They're total opposites.

- Sorry.
Excuse me.

Tyler, put your phone away
and get to work.

Emily's doing everything.

All right?
- Sorry.

- Did you call Linden's and
ask about the patio cushions?

- Uh, no, not yet,
but I'm on it, boss.

I swear.
- Okay.

I shouldn't have to remind you.
- No, I promise.

Yeah. I know.
- All right.

Uh...

- Uh,
should I just come back later?

- Yeah, you know what?

That would be great.
Just--there's a lot going on.

You want to grab a bite later?
- Uh...

- You know,
you'll see how I work

and maybe it'll explain
a few things.

- Right.
Okay. Sure.

- Great. It's a date.
- Yeah.

- I don't mean a date.

- I know.
Just--Okay.

I'll see you tonight.
- Right.

Yeah.

- Right.

Okay.

- Hey.
Playtime over?

Ready to get back to work?
- One second.

I'm reading the comments
on Allie's article.

"The words feel cold
and disconnected"?

Oh, I hope she didn't see that.

That would crush her.

- Yeah, I just checked,
and there's more positive

comments than negative,
so she should be okay.

- You ever been in love, Eric?

- Okay, if you're gonna be
distracting, you can just leave.

- Come on.

Can't we have just one
non-work-related conversation?

- No.
- Come on.

Just one sentence.
- Okay.

Love.

I don't even know what it is.

Who really does?

I mean, computers, deadlines,
software, layouts--

that I understand completely.

I think that's three sentences.

Happy?

- Sure.

- Hi.
- Hey.

You look nice.

- Thanks.

Here. I wanted to
bring you something--

just a little thank-you for
helping me with the series.

- Sticky notes?

- Yeah, I use them at work,

and I figured you could
write Tyler's tasks down

and put them on the register
so he'll remember them.

- That's really thoughtful.

Thank you.

- So I like pizza
as much as the next girl,

but what does that
have to do with matchmaking?

- Want to go inside
and find out?

- Mm-hmm.

- After you.

- Oh.
Thank you.

- Of course.

Okay, so you can learn a lot

about people's emotions
through nonverbal cues.

- What do you mean?

- Body language.

When I'm at the coffee shop,

I observe the way
people interact,

and I can tell almost instantly
if there's a connection or not.

- Hmm.

- All right,
I'll give you an example.

All right,
you see this guy over here?

See how his brows are raised
when he talks to that woman?

- Yeah.

- When a guy
raises his eyebrows,

it's a subconscious expression

to open his eyes
because he likes what he sees.

- I would never notice that.

- It's the subtle things
that are dead giveaways.

All right,
I'll give you an easier one.

All right.

The couple at 11:00.
- Got 'em.

- Now you see how her
legs are crossed and away?

- Yeah.
Bad sign, huh?

- Exact opposite.

The rest of her
body is towards him.

She's interested,
but shy.

- How do you
know all of this?

- Just by observing.

You try one.
- Uh, okay.

Okay, couple walking in.

He's walking ahead of her,

so he's more
concerned with himself.

If he was interested,
he would walk alongside her.

- Hey, you got this.

That was really good.

- Yeah, well,

you learned from watching,
and I learned from experience.

All right, so why 30 cups?
Why not 10 or 15?

- Well, 30 meet-ups is enough
for me to get to know someone.

- It's still a random number.

- 30 little cups fit perfectly
on a punch card.

- Very funny.

- Come on.
Give me another.

- Okay.
One of the readers asked,

"How does the matchmaker
match himself?"

- I don't.

- I'm gonna need a quote.

- I guess I'm waiting.

If I've learned anything
from matchmaking,

it's that people fall in love

in surprising
and unexpected ways.

- So it sounds like
you're avoiding

the very thing you claim
brings people so much joy.

- Oh, I'm not avoiding it.

Just not trying
to force it either.

I know she's out there.

I have hope,
which is one thing everyone

who wants to find love needs.

- I think
that quote will do.

- I hope that helped.

- It did.

Yeah.

- By the way,
Brimming with Love's

40th anniversary is coming up.

I'm planning a party,
and I'd love for you to come.

- Uh, this is me.

Wow, 40 years.

Yeah, I'll be there.

- Great.

- Do you have any more
body language tips?

I thought we could add a list
to the bottom of the article.

It might be
helpful for the readers.

- Yeah. Sure.

When a man's interested
in a woman,

his smile will be
as big as his face,

and his forehead will lift up.

His eyes will go
all squinty like this.

[both chuckle]

- Yeah.
He'll shuffle close.

- Mm-hmm.

- Look directly in her eyes.

His toes will always
be pointing towards hers.

Maybe he'll put
his hands on his hips.

- Mm.
Yeah.

- Brush a strand
of hair behind her ear.

Does that help?

- Yeah.

- Great.

I will see you around.
- Yeah.

See you tomorrow or--
- Have a nice night.

- Yeah, you, too.
- [clears throat]

[gentle music]

♪ ♪

[keyboard clacking]

- At the beginning,

relationships
are often confusing.

It's hard to detect how someone
feels about you,

but what if
all of that could be avoided?

Here are some telltale signs

that he is in fact
that into you.

So the readers love
learning about the new couples,

and there are positive comments
in the new "tips" section.

- Mm.

Well, now,
and there's this comment.

"I already know what's
going to happen next."

Now, look, if the articles
start getting predictable,

people are gonna get bored.

People get bored,
they're gonna want a new angle.

- All right, well,
a lot of people have volunteered

to go through the 30 cups.

- Well,
that way we can actually

watch the matchmaking in action.

- Right. We could follow
one person through the process.

- Great.

You're gonna do the 30 cups.

You start today.

- So, Sam said that his clients

need to be serious
about finding love, and I'm not.

- You got a better idea?

- Actually,
I know the perfect person.

- This is gonna be
so much fun.

- So, we ready to get started?

- Yes.
- All right.

So, are you serious
about wanting a relationship?

- Yes.
I am.

Can you just
walk me through it?

- Of course.
So, throughout your 30 cups,

I'm gonna ask you questions
to get to know you.

I will watch to see who you

naturally talk to
while you're here,

introduce you to some people,
send you on some dates,

and hopefully one of them
will be your match.

[cell phone ringing]
- Ugh, sorry.

He won't stop
unless I pick up.

- Not a problem.

- Hey, what's going on?

Everything okay?
- Hey, yeah,

just double checking the
font choice on the main header.

- I already did that.

You do not have to
double-check all my work, Eric.

- Okay, I'm just trying to make
sure we meet the deadline.

- We will.
Don't worry.

- I do worry.
Where are you?

- I'm helping Allie
with her article.

- Wait,
you're at the coffee shop?

- Yes.
Some of us like to meet people

and get outside
the four office walls.

[phone beeps]

- Sorry.
Ugh.

Why does he have to
take the fun out of everything?

- Who was that?

- Eric.
We work together.

I feel like every time
we make some progress,

he just goes right back
to square one.

- Why do you think he
gets under your skin so much?

I mean, it sounds like
he cares about his job

and just
wants your input.

- That is exactly what
I've been telling her.

Sorry.
I'll be quiet.

- I don't know.

- Okay.
You know, let's switch gears.

Tell me something about yourself
that most people don't know.

- Hmm.

I have always wanted
to try stand-up,

but I've been too scared
to do it.

- All right.

- Wait,
why are you asking her that?

- Does she
question everything?

- Pretty much.

I like to match my clients up

with people that
they feel comfortable with.

In a relationship,
it's important to say

whatever you want without
worrying about being judged.

- So true.
You're good.

Make sure you
write that I trust him.

- Oh,
he hasn't done anything yet.

- Whose story is this?

- Fine.
I will make a mental note.

- You were saying?

- What makes two people

from vastly different lives
a perfect match?

Common interests
are definitely a factor,

but more importantly,
it seems there has to be

a balance of passion
and comfort--

a sense of excitement,

but also security.

- You okay?

- Yeah.

I mean, why hasn't she
texted me back?

It's been, like, three hours.

- She's probably
just busy--living life,

hanging out
with her best friend.

- Yeah, yeah,
it's just--I just don't get it.

- What do you like
about her so much anyway?

- Well, for example, right,

when Mr. J. got mad at me,

she made me feel a lot better.

- That it?

- No.

Not really.

It's weird.

You know, even though
I've only known her

for, like, a few days,
I feel like she already gets me.

I mean,
she laughs at all my jokes.

- Your jokes?
- Yeah!

I mean she "LOL"s, right?

Yeah, she's just
really easy to talk to.

- You really
like her, don't you?

Don't worry.

She'll text back.

- Yeah.

- Here you go.

- Thank you.

- So where's Allie?

- I thought
I'd do this cup alone.

She can be a little cynical.

[both laugh]
- Yes.

I've noticed.

- I was thinking about
what you said yesterday,

about how I can't stand Eric.

- You want to talk about him?

- If that's okay.
- Yeah.

This is your time.

- I used to be like him--

always putting work first,
never taking time for myself.

I missed a lot
of important things.

I wasn't there for my friends.

It felt awful, and I never
want to be like that again.

- Well, work, just like love,
is all about balance.

Maybe he just
needs a little guidance.

Maybe you can help him.

And who knows?

Might be good for you too.

- Maybe.

- You had your
second cup without me?

- Sorry.

I didn't want you there.

- Why?

- I trust him and his process.

I didn't want to
see you sighing

and rolling your eyes
every time we talk about love.

- I do not do that.

- [scoffs]
- [laughs]

Okay, fine.
Maybe I do.

You didn't mention
anything about me, did you?

- Like what?

How you're skeptical
about everything?

I didn't have to.
He has you figured out.

- What is that
supposed to mean?

- He's just good
at his job, that's all.

- All right, well,
I'm gonna write a third piece.

I need to be there,
so you're gonna have to

give me a play-by-play.
- Mm-hmm.

- And don't
leave anything out.

- Okay, first...

[funky upbeat music]

♪ ♪

- [laughing wildly]

[funky music continues]

♪ ♪

[man laughing wildly]

♪ ♪

[indistinct chatter]

♪ ♪

- So, how's it going?

- I don't know, Sam.

What's the timeline here?

I mean, things don't
seem to be progressing.

- You can't rush the process.

It's a feeling.

- I need something concrete.

- Just give it time.

[funky music continues]

♪ ♪

- Seven cups,
seven strike-outs.

When is Mia gonna
find the--

- Chicago,
Philly, and Houston.

What do you not
understand about that?

Thank you.

Chicago, Philly, and Houston.
That's right.

♪ ♪

- Why isn't Sam
finding you better guys?

- Maybe this
is just how it works.

- Yeah,
but I was reading his notes

on the couples
he's matched,

and every one of them have
found the one by their 15th cup.

- And I'm only on 7.

I have a good feeling, though.

He listens to me.

- Mia, I think he likes you.

That would explain everything.

He's setting you up
with near misses

so that there's
no competition.

Wouldn't that be a good story?

"Coffee shop matchmaker finds
love with reluctant woman."

[dance music]

- Isn't this a great night?

- Yeah, I guess.

- Yeah,
I mean the customers are nice,

the sticky note system is
working, and the tips are great.

- Okay,
what is going on with you?

- Nothing.

- You're in love.

Thanks.
- No. [laughs]

I mean yes.
I am in love with these tips.

- You know I'm gonna stand
here until you tell me, right?

- I asked Jessica to come by
the shop tonight after closing.

- Wow. Bold move.

- I know.
I'm telling you, Em.

This girl is the real deal.

- Well, cool.
Happy for you.

- Thank you.

- So,
how are the 30 cups going?

- You've been reading?

- Yeah,
I work for the "Herald."

The least I can do is read it.

- You know what?
- What?

- You should do it.

- Oh, no.
No, no, no, no, no.

- Yes.

- Maybe we should just
get back to--

- Eric, listen to me.

There is a big world
out there--

outside of this office--

and it's calling your name.

You can't be
afraid of real life.

- I'm not afraid.
- Trust me, I get it.

Before you met me, I used to
be glued to my computer screen.

When I was with my friends,

I'd be working on my phone
at the dinner table, hiding it.

I took time off,

and I was more productive
and efficient.

You should try it.

- Maybe I will.

- Do you realize?

We just had
a non-work conversation.

I might need to resend that
memo on socializing at work.

- Very funny,
but technically, it's overtime.

You know, you can pack up.

I can finish from here.

- I don't have any plans.

I can stay.

- No 30 cups date?

- Not tonight.

- How's it going?

- [sighs] She wants me
to quantify love.

She just doesn't
understand that

it's not something
that can be calculated.

- Her articles seem
to be getting more flowery,

more romantic.

I think she's warming up.

- Yeah,
but she's still too cynical.

- Well,
give her more confidence.

Be creative.

- I have an idea.

[soft music]

♪ ♪

- Hey. How'd it go?

- She never came.

- She stood you up?

- I don't know
what happened.

I mean something
had to have gone wrong.

I mean, this isn't like her.

Or she showed up
and didn't like what she saw.

- Or she just
dropped her phone in the toilet

and couldn't text you.

- Or she left it somewhere.

I mean,
I leave my phone all the time.

- Yeah,
I mean it happens all the time.

I mean you have your phone
basically glued to your hand,

and you still lose it.

Maybe she just got cold feet.

- Why would she?

- Maybe she
didn't want to disappoint you.

- Em, this girl is amazing.

I would be crazy
not to talk to her.

[upbeat music]

♪ ♪

- So how do
we think it's going?

- I can't tell.

- Well, he's a comic,
and she seems to be laughing.

These are good signs.

I see a second date
in their future.

Keep an eye on them for me.

- I'll do my best.

- Thanks.

[upbeat music continues]

♪ ♪

- And then she said,
"That don't make sense."

[laughs] I said,
"Lady, it's upside down."

[laughter]

- That's my time, y'all.

#hilarious.

[applause]

- Dude, you killed it.

- Awesome.
- Yeah, it went well, huh?

- Mm-hmm.
- Yeah.

- Someday
you'll know the feeling.

But don't worry.
I'll show you the ropes.

You mind if I go mingle?
- Not at all.

I actually feel kind of selfish
keeping you all to myself.

- Oh, no worries.

You are the best. Mm.

"It's upside down!"
[laughs]

What's up, man?

- So--
[cell phone ringing]

- Sorry, one sec.
- Yeah, yeah, yeah.

- What do you want?

- Look to your right.

- Excuse me.
I'll be right back.

- Yeah.
Go for it.

- Hi.

- What are you doing here?

- Someone told me I should
get out more and have more fun.

Something about time off
leading to more productivity.

So I'm testing out
that theory.

- Is it working?

- It's too soon to tell.

- Why an open mic night?

- Oh,
I take comedy classes here.

I just wanted to
check out the other comics.

- No way.
You're joking.

I've always wanted
to do that.

- No, I'm not joking.
I'm not allowed to joke yet.

I have to graduate
from the classes first.

- Oh, wow.

You're gonna need to
work on that bit

if you want to get on the stage.

- Oh, no.
I won't be performing, although,

you know, after that last guy,
maybe I should be.

I couldn't be worse than him,
right?

- Yeah.
I saw him.

He's my 30 cups date.

- Oh.

- [clears throat]

- I should probably get going.

I've got a big
day at the office.

I'm gonna need my beauty sleep.

- Yeah, I should
probably get back to this date.

It's such a weird coincidence
running into you.

You are a surprising guy, Eric.

- Well,
I'll see you tomorrow.

- See you tomorrow.

- So listen.
Don't worry about this guy.

I got somebody else for you.

- Oh, okay.

- Doesn't seem like your
heart's really in this anymore.

- It isn't really.

I'm sorry.

- No, it's okay.

You should follow
that instinct...

literally.

Go follow that instinct.

- Oh, right.

- Yeah.
- Thanks, Sam.

- Sure thing.

- Eric, wait up.

Want to give me a ride home?

- Yeah,
but what about your date?

- What about him?

- Yeah.

Okay.

- I don't want to
do it anymore.

- Why?

I thought you liked
your 12th cup.

- He was okay.

- What do you mean
he was okay, Mia?

You were laughing
at his jokes.

- I was fake laughing
because I felt bad.

He was not funny at all.

- Okay,
well how was the date?

- It didn't last long.
Eric was there.

- Eric?
Why was--

- And we had
the best conversation.

It was so surprising.

He's different
than I thought he was.

- Wait a minute.
You don't want to do the series

because you might--

- Be interested
in someone else.

- Mia--

- I spoke to Sam,
and he agreed.

- You spoke to Sam?

Why would you tell her to quit?

- I didn't.

- This is gonna
ruin the story.

The two of them should not
have been matched.

- They both like comedy.

- Sam,
that doesn't mean anything.

- I didn't make
her go out with him.

It was her decision.

Mia found someone.
That's how love works.

- My editor's
not gonna go for that.

The series is about
you and how you match people.

- I'm confused.
I mean, this doesn't seem like

you're very happy
for your friend.

- Of course
I'm happy for my friend.

The readers were invested in
a story, and we didn't deliver.

- So what was her excuse?

- She said she couldn't tell me
what happened,

but she was sorry.

- Sounds like
she was nervous.

Are you mad at her?
- No, not really.

I mean, it's a lot of pressure.
I get it.

- Did she say anything
about trying to meet up again?

- No, not really.

Maybe she's scared for a reason.

You know, maybe I've built
her up in my head,

but things wouldn't
be the same in person.

I mean I don't know,
maybe we wouldn't

live up to each other's
expectations.

It's just--
it is better this way.

- Or maybe
things would be perfect.

- Yeah,
and then it would hurt

even more if things
didn't work out.

- I mean, isn't
that what dating's all about?

- What would
you know about dating?

I mean,
you've never been in love.

Wait, wait, wait.
Have you?

- No.

Come on,
it's me we're talking about.

- This is a total disaster.

- What if I go back
to interviewing couples?

- You're in the middle
of an angle.

You can't just backpedal.

- Well, we could start over.

There's a lot of
people that want to do this.

- Fall is right
around the corner.

We can't just start over.

- Yeah, but the readers
are gonna feel cheated.

- Oh, cheated?
How about angry?

You just took them
on a ride to nowhere.

- Yeah, but I--
- You're done. You're done.

Back to sales, all right?
I'm gonna have to get a writing

team together to try to
fix this mess you've made.

You're dismissed.

- What if it's me?

And I know we've
discussed this before,

but I could take over
Mia's spot at cup 13.

He knows me.
It's not like we're starting

over from scratch,
and I will meet the deadline.

I promise.

- All right,
against my better judgment,

one more chance,
but if you screw this up,

this whole series is finished.

You understand?

- Yes, sir.
- Go.

- [laughs]

Are things awkward now?

Things are awkward now, huh?

- No.
No.

Just doing my work.

- Oh.

Sorry.
I'm--wow.

I--never mind.

- Hey, you thought what?

- Nothing.

Work.
That's all we do here.

- I got you these.

I was waiting
for an appropriate time

to give them to you,
like our lunch break

or after work hours,
but I'm gonna make an exception.

- Eric.

- Want to go
on a date tonight?

- If we finish
our task list on time,

because that is a priority.

- Right.
Yeah.

Task list, for sure.

- Thank you.

- Hi.

- Hey.

- May I join you?

- You play?

- Well, my dad
always says a girl

ought to know two things:

how to fix a tire
and how to play chess.

- All right.

It's on.

- Look,
I just--I want to say sorry

for snapping yesterday.

I'm just under
a lot of pressure.

- It's okay.
I understand.

I'm sorry that you didn't
get the ending that you wanted.

- I want to take over
Mia's cups,

and I know that's traditionally
not how you do it,

but you know me, and I
don't want to go back to sales.

I really want this series
to be amazing.

- Well, are you volunteering

because you want
to find love,

or just to finish
your story?

- A little bit of both.

- I still have my rule.

You need to be serious.

- I know.

I am.

Checkmate.

- Consider this cup 13.

- What's all this?

- I decided
since we have to work late,

we could have our date here.

- I love it.

Eric,
what about the memo that says

"No eating by the computers"?

- Oh, yeah,
I'm living a little.

- Isn't this candle
a fire hazard?

- Yeah, I'm throwing caution
to the wind.

Actually, who am I kidding?

We're gonna
burn the place down

and get food all
over the keyboard.

It's just absurd.

How about instead,
I escort you to the break area

where our date
continues?

And if all goes
as planned,

I have some vending machine
candy for dessert.

- Best date ever.

- Really?

- I told Jessica about
the 40th anniversary party.

- Oh, yeah?
What'd she say?

- She said
she wants to go, so...

- Are you gonna
take her up on the offer?

- I don't know.
We'll see.

I don't want her to be
a no-show like last time.

- Hey, guys.
- Hey.

You excited
about your date?

- Is it him?

- Ah, no, it's, uh--
- Tyler.

- So what happened?

- I just freaked out
and left.

- Well, that's okay.
Everyone gets nervous.

- Yeah,
but it's not just nerves.

I can't really get over
what happened to me.

- That's understandable.

The man of your dreams
broke your engagement.

It's going to take time to heal.

- I just feel like
I'm under so much pressure,

with Sam, you, Rickford,
the readers.

Everyone wants me
to find love.

- Can't you see
what you're doing?

- Please tell me.

- You are putting
all this pressure on yourself

because you want to find love.

You care.

- Is that what
this awful feeling is?

- Isn't it glorious?

If you didn't care,
you would walk right in there,

no hesitation.

But you do care.

And that's a good thing.

Now walk back
into that coffee shop

and tell Sam
what's going on.

- Oh, sorry.

I just chickened out.
- It's okay.

You guys good?
Can I get you anything?

- We're okay.

- Thank you.
- Enjoy, guys.

- Thank you.
- Well,

it lets me know that you don't
automatically go for handsome,

which really opens up
the playing field.

- I am ready to try again.

- Yeah?
You gonna be totally open?

- Yes.

- You gonna show up?

- Yes.
- All right.

Get inside and sit down.

I got somebody else for you.

- Excuse me.
My name's Walter.

May I sit down?

- Oh, no--yeah, of--
no, of course.

- Thank you.

Sam sent me over.

He thought we might
hit it off.

- [chuckles]
Really?

[clears throat]

- Yeah,
he told me all about you.

- [nervous chuckle]

Could you just excuse me
for a second?

Sam, you're joking, right?

- You guys
have a lot in common.

- I mean, the guy's
old enough to be my grandfather.

- He could be mine.

- [laughs]

Why don't you two
split this?

[both chuckle]

- Sam says that you don't

seem interested
in falling in love.

- Well, I can see why
I'd give him that impression.

- Is that on purpose?

- Why would
I do it on purpose?

- Well,
it's awful hard to fall in love

if you're looking for bricks.

- What does that mean?

- We're all
afraid of getting hurt,

so some people
build up a wall

to protect their heart.

Now, you can either spend
the rest of your life

looking for more bricks
to build that wall higher,

or you can find the person

who will help you
tear the wall down.

Which is more constructive?

- [laughs]

- Excuse me, are you Allie?

- Uh...
- Oh, I was just leaving.

- Hi. I'm Jerry.
- Oh, nice to meet you.

- I can't stay,
but Sam wanted me to meet you.

Are you free tonight?
- Oh, tonight?

- How do you feel
about dancing?

- Dancing.
I'm totally open.

- Great.
You're in for a treat.

[honky tonk music]

♪ ♪

- Huh.
When you said "dancing,"

I didn't think you meant
the square kind.

- What'd you think?

I'd just take you to some club

where they play top 40 music
or something?

- Uh, yeah.

I was kind of
thinking exactly that.

- No, that's amateur hour.

I wanted to do something
unique and different--

something you'd really remember.

- Oh, I will remember this.

- Great.

- So, do you do this often?

'Cause your outfit is on point.

- Yeah?
You like it?

I'd wear it
every day if I could.

Now, what do you say we take

that pretty dress of
yours for a spin, huh?

- I don't know.

- Aw, come on.
- Oh!

[music continues]

- Spin her around!

♪ ♪

- Whoo.

Hello, there.

[honky tonk music continues]

♪ ♪

- Have you ever
had so much fun?

- Oh!
[laughs]

♪ ♪

- Hey, look.
There's Sam.

Sam!
- Oh.

What's he doing here?
- I invited him.

There's always more women
than men at these things.

- Oh.
Oh.

♪ ♪

- [laughing]

- Let's dance.
- Oh, hi!

All right.

[honky tonk music continues]

- ♪ Swing it to the side
till your heads collide ♪

♪ Till you're close to the man ♪

♪ Now you're the boogie-woogie
boot-stomping man ♪

♪ You're the boogie-woogie
boot-stomping man ♪

♪ You're the boogie-woogie
boot-stomping man ♪

♪ You're the boogie-woogie ♪

♪ Boot-stomping man ♪

♪ ♪

[applause]

- Well, that was fun.

I think I'm getting
the hang of it.

- You two want to
sit out for a while, rest up?

- Yeah.
- Sure.

I mean, yeah.
- Take your time.

- Thanks, Jer.

We should get
out of the way here.

[honky tonk music]

- Whoo.

Did you get the feeling
Jerry wanted us to sit out?

- Uh, I think
maybe just a little bit.

- So why'd you come here?

- Well, it seemed like
it'd be a great time.

I wanted to make
sure you were okay.

- Yeah, I'm good.
I'm great.

- Glad you're great.
Square dancing moves,

on the other hand,
might need a little work.

- Oh, come on.

I wasn't that bad.

- No, you were fine.

- So,
you think he'll come get me?

- Do you want him to?

- I should probably
get back on the dance floor.

- Yeah,
I think I'll probably head out.

Tell Jerry
thanks for the invite.

- Yep.

- Have fun.
- Thank you.

Wish me luck.
- Good luck.

[gentle music]

♪ ♪

[keyboard clacking]

- Square dancing
my way into love?

Not likely.

I'm getting
to know myself better

by stepping
out of my comfort zone,

but I haven't exactly
found my footing

with this whole dating thing.

"I'm rooting for you, Allie."

- Readers are hooked.

You keep that up,
they're gonna move you

out of sales permanently.

- So the other night was fun.

I'm starting to
enjoy the process.

- I hate to ruin
this new attitude,

but I have some good news
and some bad news.

- All right, bad news first.

- Jerry doesn't
want a second date.

- And the good news?

- Jerry doesn't
want a second date.

- My first
30 cups rejection.

- Not so bad, was it?

- All right.

Let's do this.

[indistinct chatter]

[upbeat music]

♪ ♪

- Allie-cat, yeah!

What's up?

♪ ♪

[indistinct chatter]

[upbeat music continues]

♪ ♪

- Whoa!

Mm-hmm.

♪ ♪

Hi.
- [laughs]

[upbeat music continues]

♪ ♪

- Oh, come on!

What?
He's nice.

- Nope.

No, thank you.

- You promised.

- There was this boy
that I really liked.

- Yeah?

- Oh, I'm so sorry.

[upbeat music continues]

♪ ♪

- What are you smiling at?

- What?

Oh, uh, nothing.

I set Allie up
with this body builder,

and apparently
he was just, like,

flexing his muscles
the entire one-on-one.

I bet her face was priceless.

- Shouldn't you
be disappointed

that you set her up with a dud?

- It was just a funny moment.

That's all.

Man, Tyler.

Can't your boss have
a little bit of a laugh?

- Yeah.
- Jeez.

- No, yeah.
Yeah. Yeah.

You know, it's weird.

Whenever I see her,
she's always talking to you

and not the other guys.

Well, if she wants to find love,

she can't just
talk to the matchmaker.

- I'll tell her.
Good eye.

- The student
has become the master.

- Ha!

Easy.
Come on.

So, what's the craziest
thing you've done?

- Hmm.
Good question.

- And if you haven't done
anything crazy, that's okay too.

- I have done
lots of crazy things.

- Okay.

- I have.

- Mm-hmm.

- I guess probably
the craziest thing

I've ever done is this.

- "This" as in
looking for love?

- Yeah.

What, is that not
crazy enough for you?

- Finding love is, like,
the most universal common thing.

It's not crazy.
It's natural.

- Yeah, but that's if you
find it in a normal way,

and this is not normal.

You know what?
I've got a crazy idea.

Come with me.

- Where are we going?

- Come on,
let's crash this party.

Hey, guys,
good to see you again.

- Hi, who are you guys?

- We're from corporate.
- Oh, great.

- Thanks.
- Welcome.

- What are we doing?

- Making a great story.

- All right.

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- On your marks, get set, go!

[indistinct shouting, cheering]

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♪ ♪

[both laughing]

- That's the most
fun I've had in a while.

- [laughs]
Yeah, me too.

Rickford's
doubting your matchmaking.

He thinks the whole
summer's gonna be a bust.

- Do you feel the same way?

- I'm starting
to wonder if it's me.

I mean,
I've gone on so many dates,

and I haven't felt chemistry
with any of them.

- Well,
this isn't on you.

There's nothing
wrong with you.

This is on me.

I got to step my game up.

I'm gonna find
somebody good for you.

Promise.

- Thanks.
[laughs]

- Ah.

What do you think?

- It looks good.

- Eh?

I'm having a hard
time matching Allie.

I've never been stuck
like this before.

- What's the problem?

- She's funny,
she's smart, she's challenging.

She always gets the riddle
on the chalkboard.

She's--
- Perfect.

- Hard to match.

- [chuckles]

Think about
the foundation of love.

When you see the perfect couple,
what do you think?

- At the core,
they're the same person.

- Exactly.

Did I ever tell you
the first moment

that I knew that
your grandmother was special?

- I don't think so, no.

- I was at a stoplight
on 18th street.

- Were you on a date?

- No, no.

I was just driving,
sitting at the light,

and I thought I couldn't
wait to see her again.

And then I thought,
"I wonder if I can live

the rest of my life
without her."

- So what did you do?

Did you make a U-turn
to tell her?

- Well,
I'd have been foolish not to.

- You have a
blind date tonight.

- I do?

- Yes.

He's actually someone
you've met before,

but I think you're gonna
have a great time.

- It's not
your grandpa, is it?

'Cause he is pretty great.

- No.

It's someone I'm sure
you're compatible with, though.

I have a really
good feeling about it.

- Is that all
you're gonna tell me?

- Well, it is a blind date.

The whole point's
to go in blind.

- Can I come in?
I've got great news.

- Please tell me
Sam set you up with someone.

- I got a blind date.

I don't know him,
but Sam says I do,

and I think it's gonna be
a great ending to the series.

He's two hours late.

I think we should call it.

- I'm sorry.

Are you disappointed?

- Mm.

I thought I knew
who it was.

- Who?

- [sighs]
- Wait.

Didn't you say you gave Sam
a bunch of sticky notes

when you guys went to the
pizza place that one time?

You thought he
was the blind date?

- [scoffs]
I feel so stupid.

- No.

It has been two years,

and you are finally opening up
and letting someone in.

I want you to be brave
and say how you're feeling.

It would make
a really good story.

- I feel nervous,

anxious,

and really confused.

- Allie,

you're falling in love.

- What if she's
one of those girls, huh?

Who wears high heels
and then can't walk straight.

- Oh, yeah?

- I'll just say hello.

You know, we'll hang out at
the party for a little,

and if I don't like her,

then I'll just come up
with an excuse and split.

- You're really nervous.

- What if she
has a thick accent?

Or, like, a squeaky
high-pitched voice like a kid?

I mean, I hate that.

- I'm sure
her voice will be fine.

- Why did I
agree to do this?

I mean, I'm probably
ruining a good thing.

- No.

Meeting her in person
is the best move.

You're taking it
to a new level.

It's good.
- Okay.

I'll just--I'll stay
for a minute.

- You already said that.

- I really like this girl,
Em.

She's caring and sweet.

She listens to me,

and I feel like she gets me.

- Or she could be
wearing high heels.

[both laugh]

- Ugh.
I don't think I can do this.

- Well,
what are you gonna do?

I mean, are you just
gonna leave her there?

- No, no.

No, you're right.

Yeah.
Okay.

Okay.
I'll see you tonight?

- Yes.
- Okay.

- You're gonna be fine.

- Yeah.
Sounds good.

All right.

Okay.
Bye.

- Bye.
- See you.

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- [laughs]
How you doing?

Hi.
- Hi.

- You look gorgeous.

- So do you.

Eric.

- Hey.
Good luck tonight.

- Mia, you told him?

- Sorry.
Is that bad?

- No, it's okay.

I'm gonna go find Sam.

- Good idea.
- We're rooting for you.

- Thanks.

- She looks so cute.

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♪ ♪

[cell phone chimes]

- "I'm here.

Turn around."

Emily?

- It's me.

I'm Jessica.

- I don't understand.

- I've been
thinking about it a lot,

and I think--

I mean, I know

you're the one.

I've liked you this whole time.

- [chuckles]

Why didn't you tell me?

- I was afraid that you
wouldn't feel the same way.

- I don't believe this.

- I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have lied to you.

I was scared.

- No.

Okay?
Don't be.

I wanted it to be you.

I've always wanted
it to be--

- Well,
am I out of the friend zone?

- Yeah.
Yeah. Yeah.

You should have never
been there in the first place.

[glass clinking]

- Hey, everybody.

Well, I guess the moment's
just about arrived.

Walter Jenson.

40 years ago,
he opened up Brimming With Love

with two goals:
one, make a great cup of coffee,

and two, help people find love.

[cheers and applause]

- Still humble.

Thank you, Grandpa,
for all that you've done for me,

for the matched couples
here tonight,

and for all of you
that are still in the midst

of your 30 cups.

We all thank you.

And thank you for showing me--
showing all of us--

what love is all about.

To 40 years!

[applause]

- Here here.

- Yep.

[applause]

- Now, as it is custom at
parties like this,

let's dance.

[cheers and applause]

- Hey there.
- Hi.

- Um,

Allie, uh,

you look
really beautiful tonight.

- Oh, thanks.

So do you.

That was--
- Thanks.

I always feel like a goof
wearing a suit,

as if I'm a guest
at my own wedding.

- These couples
all look so happy.

- Yeah, they do.

- Could have
been you, you know...

if you hadn't given up
on those 30 cups.

- I'm pretty
sure it still can be me.

- You want to...

- Yeah.
Okay.

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♪ ♪

- So, what are you
thinking about that last cup?

- Uh, yeah,
I have been thinking about it.

There's something
I need to tell you.

- Something I need to
tell you, too,

but ladies first.

- Oh.

[laughs]
Oh boy.

So, the blind date...

- Yeah?
- Never mind.

It's really silly.

- Please tell me.

- I thought
the blind date was you,

and the crazy thing was,
is...

I was hoping that it was you.

- [laughing]

- [laughing]
What?

- Well, that's a relief.

- What does that mean?

- I was the blind date.

Now that we got all that
out in the open,

how would you feel
if I was your final cup?

- I'd love that.

- Well, all right.

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♪ ♪

- Sam,
can you come here a minute?

- Oh, I--I'm being beckoned.

- Go.

I have to go
work on my column anyway.

- So tomorrow then?

- Yeah.
See you tomorrow.

- All right.

- "I really want to
know where this coffee shop is.

I want to do the 30 cups."

"Yeah, does anyone know where
I can find this matchmaker?"

"I bet it's Sam
from Brimming With Love.

"He left my friend at the altar.

"He doesn't heal hearts;

he stomps all over them."

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♪ ♪

- Great time.

- Thanks for coming, guys.

Have a nice night.

See you guys.

- Bye.

- Hey.

- Did you leave
someone at the altar?

- What?

- I just got
a comment from a reader.

She said that you left
her friend at the altar,

and you broke her heart.

- Yes, but I can explain.

- All that talk about
waiting for the right person,

and I started falling it.

I started--

I started falling for you.

My fiancé left me a
few weeks before the wedding.

It destroyed me.

I was humiliated,

and I never want to go
through that kind of pain again.

But you wouldn't know,
would you?

'Cause you've never
had your heart broken.

- Thank you.

- Hey, good morning.

- Morning.
- Morning.

You okay?

- Yeah, fine, thanks.

- Hey, Tyler already did all
the stuff on the sticky notes.

- Good.
I'm glad the system works.

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- Can I get you anything?

Coffee, water?

- No.
Thanks, though.

Well,
I never thought I'd see the day.

- What do you mean?

- Your face isn't
buried in your phone.

You're actually present.

- Yeah.
Yeah, I am.

- What happened?

- I didn't need it anymore.

- Hi.
- Hi.

- Glad you guys
finally figured that out.

- [laughs]

- Well, let me know
if you need anything.

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♪ ♪

- I am so sorry, Al.

What are you gonna do?

- I don't know.

I can't do this.

- You still have one cup left.

- Yeah, but I can't
see him again--

not after yesterday.

- Anything I can do?

- I'm gonna go home early

and try and spin this
into a happy ending.

- Okay.

You can do it.

- Em?

- Allie.

- Is everything okay?

Shouldn't you be at work?

- Yeah, I should.

- Well, what's on your mind?

- I just thought you
should know,

he didn't break
his fiancée's heart;

she broke his.

She cheated on him.

He was crushed.

- I had no idea.

- He's a really great guy.

Like, really great.

Just thought you should know.

- One coffee, please.

- What are you doing here?

- Emily told me.

- Oh.

Got it.
I get it.

- Sam,
I jumped to conclusions.

I didn't mean anything.

Sam.

[gentle music]

♪ ♪

- Good night, Scott.

- Night, Walter.

- Need any help?

- No, thanks.

- All right.
Suit yourself.

You know, I've been a matchmaker
since before you were born.

I've never been wrong.

You do what you want to,

but remember,
I've always told you,

never pass up
a chance for love.

- When I was given
the opportunity

to write the summer series,
I wasn't excited.

This has been a lifelong
dream of mine,

but I didn't want to
write about love.

Most people who know me
would say it's because

it's not something
I'm interested in,

but that couldn't be
further from the truth.

For most of my life,
I was a hopeless romantic.

Then two years ago
my fiancé left me at the altar.

And I've never recovered.

My boss told me I needed
to write a story with heart.

But what I needed to do
was open up my own heart again.

[both chuckle]

And that's what I did.

I'm so sorry for
not having faith in you.

After spending this summer
together working on this story,

I can safely say
that I am in love with you.

I can only hope
you feel the same way too.

- You should be thrilled.

Your article's
gotten thousands of hits.

We've never had this
many subscribers before.

The people are behind you,
they care about you.

Our readers have never
had an emotional connection

to any of our reporters,

and I've been doing this
a long time.

- Well, I'm so glad.

- I'm moving you
out of sales, Miss Morgan.

I want you to be
a permanent writer

at the "City Herald."

Congratulations.

- Thank you.

- You don't seem to be
happy about it.

Isn't this something
you wanted all along?

- It is--was.

- Ah,
you forgot something.

- I don't understand.

- This might help.

- "Brimming with"...

- Oh.
Yeah.

- "Love."

- Go.

- Okay.

- Do you have your punch card?

- [laughs]

- Can we start over?

- Yeah.

- Told you there'd be
a happy ending.

You just needed
to give it time.

[crowd awws]

[indistinct chatter]

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