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This is me, we're all, I'm much more than we seem.

Picking boxes up in walls that don't change anything.

There's a sun on the rise, painting all the sky blue.

Where the morning meets the night, and every color breaks through.

We learn how to fly through the fall, learn how to fight through it all.

We can see the world getting smaller as we rise up.

Learning how to give what we take.

Learning how to bend but not break.

To give it all and not play. You were out longer than usual.

Well, it was an unusually beautiful day.

I gotta go. I'm already late.

See ya. See ya.

We are the dreamers. We are the dreamers. We're the fire.

Sorry,

Dad. I didn't hear you come in. You seemed a million miles away just now.

Oh, not quite that far.

I was just thinking about sailing over to Whidbey Island this weekend.

Again? Well, I don't have enough time to sail to Fiji or Bora Bora.

My own fault, I guess. I shouldn't have taken you sailing before you could walk.

Oh, well, then who would have been your first mate?

By the way, did you get a chance to go over the Cahill case?

Uh, I glanced at it, but I don't know, Dad. It's a really big case.

Exactly.

You just won your last client a $12 million settlement, so everybody wants

But I'm exhausted.

I was on that case for two and a half years.

I'd like to take a break.

Fine. Take a couple of weeks.

A couple of weeks? I mean, that's fairly long enough to sail to San Diego and

back. Well, maybe after you win the Cahill case, you can take more time off.

Can I get that in writing?

Not a chance.

Where's my penne?

Is that al dente?

Order up!

This is gluten -free?

Go.

Jake. Yeah?

Why is Bouillabaisse listed as tonight's special? Because Bouillabaisse is

tonight's special. It's Friday.

Menu's always sole amandine. And that's exactly why I did it.

I mean, come on.

They haven't changed the menu in, like, what, five years I've been here? Yeah,

and I don't intend to start now. Why?

If you go out there, every one of our customers is loving that Blue Base. My

customers. Oh, okay. They come here knowing they can rely on good food and a

menu that they are familiar with. You know what? That's not what fine dining

all about.

What's wrong with trying something new? Well, you're free to do that. No.

Just not here.

Order up!

Order up, let's go!

Off the way, base. Go, go, go.

Um, glass of red wine? Something that pairs nicely with frustration?

Sounds like you're having a bad night.

Hey, man, I didn't see you sitting there, buddy. How are you? Maybe that's

because you're only seeing red at the moment.

I'm not quite red, but I'm sure this will help.

Good to see you.

Where you been? Haven't seen you here in a while.

Just got back from cruising the Greek islands.

That must be nice.

It was. And so does Booyah Bay's.

Actually, it's excellent.

Well, enjoy it while you can, because it's not going to be on the menu ever

again. That's too bad. Yeah, couldn't agree more.

I try something new here all the time, and what happens to me is I get shot

down.

And you know something else?

I almost quit tonight.

Would you?

Would I what?

Quit.

Because I know some people who are looking for a chef.

Really?

Yes? Pia, your Uncle Roland's on line three.

Oh, great. Put him on.

Hi, Uncle Roland.

Hey. Hope I'm not disturbing you. I know how busy you can be. Never too busy for

you. How's Aunt Julie?

We're both great.

Have you finished the renovations to the boat yet?

No, not yet. Julie and I are hoping to be up and running by the beginning of

summer. Oh, wow, that's right around the corner.

Yes, well, that is why I'm calling you.

We have a legal issue regarding a dock lease, and Julie and I were hoping maybe

you could take a look at the paperwork.

Of course, I would be happy to.

But why are you asking me and not Dad?

Because he still thinks turning an old yacht into a floating restaurant is a

idea.

Well, I don't happen to agree with him.

Have you hired the rest of the crew yet? Yes.

Well, everyone but the chef, but we have a lead on someone we're meeting with

tonight. How about I email you the lease this afternoon?

You know, I have a better idea.

I've been wanting to take some time off, and I'm dying to see the boat, so what

about if I fly down there for the weekend?

Fantastic. Great.

This cassoulet is exquisite. I agree.

Thank you.

The job is yours if you want it.

Really? Just like that?

Well, hardly just like that. After sampling all these dishes, each one

than the next? You more than convinced us. I do suppose I got a little carried

away. The kitchen here is exceptional.

The owner was extremely generous to let me use this. Thank you. After 30 years

of managing this place for him, he and I are very good friends, so it wasn't a

problem. In fact, he's been very supportive of our new restaurant. I'm

with his blessing.

You know what else is exceptional?

This coq au vin.

That is an old family recipe.

My mother's French.

Ah, well, it should definitely be on the menu.

But you would be the executive chef, so it would be your decision.

So, you're telling me I have the freedom to create my own menu?

Well, of course. It would be your kitchen.

You have no idea how long I've waited to hear that.

Thank you.

So, we have a chef?

Certainement.

We've got a great slit right in front, just behind the breakwater. Beautiful.

I'm so excited and proud of you guys. This is such a huge deal.

She's magnificent.

We think so, too.

Do you mind if I take a look?

No, please. Go explore.

Okay.

I think she likes it. Me too.

So, what do you think?

She's spectacular.

Yay. We figure with the seating on the upper deck, we can accommodate at least

30 diners on every cruise. Getting really exciting. And a little bit scary

that it's all coming together.

Yeah, well, it's a big change in your life.

But a good one. Not to mention a big risk at our ages.

What's the fun in life if you don't take a risk now and again? That's right.

And to be honest, I really envy you guys.

Really? Let's see if you feel that way.

After we open.

We should go. We've got to see the attorney.

Right. Okay, I'll see you back at the house. Okay, good luck. Bye.

If you're interested, there's Farmer's Market. Yeah. And there's a great little

taco shack right there.

Oh, that sounds good.

Maybe... Oh, oh, uh, I think Julie has the keys.

Oh. I'll catch up. Okay.

Do you need help?

Um, okay.

You know, I think if you just put a little more attention on it, it would...

Hey, watch out for the kite!

Are you okay?

Yeah, no, I'm fine. It's a turtle kite.

Dia? Take Jarrett.

Wow, I guess you haven't forgotten my name, huh?

You're pretty hard to forget.

Oh, well, thank you.

It wasn't a compliment.

Dia, come on, 12 years is a long time to hold a grudge.

No, it's not a grudge. I just... You're a face from my past I didn't expect to

see again.

I never thought I'd see you either, but is this how you always react when you

run into your ex -boyfriends?

Just the ones who broke my heart?

Yeah. You hold the record for that, so... I got over it, though, so...

I guess I do deserve that.

And more, but... Like I said, I'm over it. Yeah, I know. I heard that the first

time. It's nice to see you, though.

Eventful, at any rate.

Okay. Watch out for kites.

Okay.

How did it go with the attorney?

Well, because the boat was an inheritance, he agreed to grandfather in

original dock lease, so the terms will remain the same.

That's great news.

Oh, thank you so much, Tia. You're welcome.

I'm just happy I could do something to help, even if it was something small.

Well, are you ready to help some more?

Of course. What do you need? Your honest opinion.

I want you to taste them and tell me which ones we should put on the menu.

Why not all of them? These look amazing.

Uncle Roland, what do you think?

Oh, I love everything Julie bakes. And to prove it, I've gained five pounds in

the last few weeks. That's not true.

Oh, excuse me.

What are these again?

These are madeleines. I use the cardamom spice to sort of balance out the

citrus. That's okay.

Julie, these are incredible.

That was Jeremy.

Oh, he's our captain. Was our captain.

What? Yeah, he just quit.

He got a better offer from a big cruise line.

Well, that certainly leaves us in a bind.

Oh, hey. You're up early.

Yeah, I couldn't sleep.

Just had a lot on my mind.

Ah. I'm a good listener.

Okay.

So... Remember yesterday when I said I envied you and Roland?

Well, it's more than that. I really admire what you guys are doing.

Gambling our life savings?

Okay, maybe not that part, but you're doing something you're both excited

I want in on that.

Do you mean you want to be an investor?

In a way.

Would you consider letting me be captain of the Yellowfin?

Honey?

I've spent the last two and a half years on a really tough case, and I need to

take time off. So, what I'm proposing is that I be your captain for the summer.

I mean, you both know how much I love to see, and I've had my captain's license

since I've been 24, so I'm fully capable of sailing anything from a small dinghy

to a 100 -foot trawler yacht.

We know that, but... And you said it yourself, Uncle Roland.

What fun is life if you never take any risks?

Well, it turns out I've never taken any risks.

Honey, we understand. And I don't have any pet or a boyfriend, for that matter.

And I would take a leave of absence from the firm.

And that's my pitch.

Okay, so what do you think?

You had me a captain's license.

You had me before you even started your speech.

But it was lovely.

Mm -hmm.

Okay, so then I'm hired?

Well, we obviously think it's a great idea, but... Right.

I need to tell my dad.

Yeah.

You do know the Cahill case can put you on line for a partner.

I know, and this may sound crazy, but ever since I saw that boat, all I can

think about is being on the water all summer long.

I just think you could be making a big mistake and that all of this is very

impulsive. Didn't you impulsively give up a naval career to go into the private

sector? Seems to have worked out pretty well for you.

You make a good case.

I learned from the best.

You know, I'm just... Not convinced that this venture of Roland and Julie's even

has a chance.

They could lose everything.

Or they could gain everything.

The point is that they're willing to give it a try.

Well, then I guess you'll go away and have your summer fun and you'll see if

was worth it. Dad.

Do you want my mariner ticket?

Wait, they're playing this season?

I'll miss you.

Well, I certainly hope you will.

Mom, do you think Dad will come down for the opening?

Oh, I'm going to start working on him now.

Well, we'll definitely be there later this summer for John Hardwick's

party. Oh, wow. The Admiral's finally retiring.

I have to go see him once I get settled.

Oh, he would love that.

He'll be very proud of you. Thank you.

Not the Navy, but at least I'll be sailing in the Pacific Ocean. Yeah.

Oh, and that's our skiff. Oh, great.

Dang there.

I like it.

Well, our cook is a French chef, and des mères means of the seas in French, so

it made sense.

Welcome aboard, Captain.

Allow me to introduce your crew.

Captain Larkin, this is Marcus Stapleton, first mate.

Ma 'am. My pleasure to meet you.

And Lucas Shaw, chief engineer.

Look forward to working with both of you. Back at you, Captain. Would you

to see the bridge?

She'll be up shortly, but first... We have a surprise for you.

Oh. Right this way.

We hope you like it. Are you kidding? This is gorgeous.

You wanted to live on board, and we wanted you to be as comfortable as

Well, now I may never want to leave.

Oh, great.

All right, we better get back up on deck. Just come on up whenever you're

Okay.

All settled in?

Yeah.

I was thinking I might go down to the marina in the park and explore.

Maybe get a coffee. Sounds good.

Thank you.

Whoa. Hey, oh. Hi.

This is, um, strange coincidence.

Two times in one week.

Not really a coincidence. It's, uh, bad luck.

Thought it also could be.

Sound impetus.

Well, whatever it is, goodbye.

Again.

Goodbye.

What are you doing?

I'm going this way.

So am I.

To the marina?

Uh -huh.

To a boat?

Yeah.

It wouldn't happen to be the Pacific Yellowfin, would it?

Yeah, it would. Tia, I'm the chef.

But you're not French.

I'm half French.

Tia, what does that have to do with anything?

Julie said they hired a French chef. Oh, Julie, as in, hold on a second, Julie,

as in Julie and Roland?

Yes, they're my aunt and uncle. Oh, good.

I'm the new captain of the Yellowfin.

How is that even possible? I thought you were a lawyer. I am. I'm taking a leave

of absence for the summer.

Oh, hey.

This is awkward.

To say the least. Yeah, so tell me what we're going to do about it because I

don't think you and I are willing to walk away.

Obviously not.

Okay.

Okay.

If we have to work together, then I don't think that we should tell Julie

Roland that we know each other or that we have a pact.

How come?

Because they have enough to worry about as it is. I don't want them having to

think about whether there's going to be friction between us.

Oh, okay. Even though there obviously still is.

I'll work on it.

Okay. I will, too.

Great.

Okay.

So then we agree. We will keep things strictly professional at all times.

Absolutely. Great.

Great. Great.

Okay, well, this shouldn't be too hard. I mean... Easy.

I mean, you'll be in the galley, and I'll be on the bridge most of the time.

Yeah.

The galley, that's the kitchen, right?

It's going to be a long summer.

Hey, that's done.

These are coming Friday.

That's done.

Oh, hey.

Looks like you two have already met.

We have.

Yeah, it's actually like we're old friends.

Well, I wouldn't exactly have phrased it like that. Right, of course not.

Jake, the table linens were just delivered. Can you take a look at them

get a chance? Sure.

How about now?

Great. Yeah, they're in the galley. After you.

You have no idea how lucky we are to have snagged Jake.

Really? Yeah, not only has he trained at the Cordon Bleu, but he's got all the

makings of a five -star chef.

Seems like a real stand -up guy.

Well, I just hope he can stand up on a moving boat while cooking.

Tia helped me pick it out. She's got great taste.

Yeah. You know, speaking of Tia, how long has she been a boat captain?

Oh, this is her first time. Oh, but don't worry. She's more than qualified.

No, I don't doubt her. Not at all. I just was curious how she went from being

a... A lawyer to this.

How did you know she was a lawyer?

Oh, she just mentioned it to me when we were both walking onto the boat.

Can I help?

Oh, sure, yeah. Can you hand me the threadlocker?

Yeah.

Not a tool.

The little red tube right there.

I guess that wasn't much help. No, it's the gesture that counts. So thank you

very much.

You work on the Pacific Yellowfin?

I do.

Yeah, I'm sorry.

I'm Tia.

Nice to meet you. I'm Bennett. Hi. And it looks like we're neighbors.

That's my boat at the end of the dock.

The Seahawk?

Mm -hmm. Wow.

I mean, she's a...

Beautiful boat. Are you the captain?

I am part of her crew, but nothing that illustrious.

I'm just her owner.

Oh.

Don't be embarrassed.

I've been mistaken for a deckhand before, so at least captain's a

What about you? You the first mate? Well, I don't mean to embarrass you, but

am actually the captain.

Oh, I'm not embarrassed.

I'm impressed.

Maybe I'll see you around.

More than likely.

Hello. Oh.

Hey.

Thought you already left.

Yeah, no, I was about to. Just thought I'd look around, you know. Still getting

the lay of the land.

Well, we're on the ocean, but I get your drift. Oh, I guess that's your attempt

at nautical humor.

Have you ever cooked on open water before?

Because it can be a bit of a challenge.

But that's your job, right?

Keep everything smooth sailing?

Well, I can't control the weather.

Look, just learn to roll with the tide and you'll do just fine.

Well, I appreciate the tip, Captain.

You're welcome. And I will see you tomorrow.

Okay.

Have a nice evening.

Julie,

this souffle is fantastic.

It's amazing.

I mean, I haven't had something this good since I worked in the kitchen at

Breckenridge Cove Resort.

The Breckenridge.

Wow, that's high praise.

Wait, Tia, didn't you work there one or two summers?

Yeah, yeah, my last two years of college.

Oh, guess what?

That is our first cruise sold out.

Awesome. Wow, that's amazing.

Amazing. Oh, yeah. Cross the table.

There we go. Congratulations.

And our next two cruises are almost at capacity.

Amazing. I have to keep pinching myself to make sure I'm not dreaming and that

this is really happening. Oh, it's happening, all right. And we have the

to prove it.

Thank you.

I suppose one of those is for me.

Hey. No, I actually had a crew to feed.

Speaking of your crew, I met your captain the other day. Did you?

What's her story?

What do you mean?

I mean, is she single?

Ben and I have no idea.

You don't? No, why would I? Come on.

We're working professionals, not like we sit around all day and discuss our

personal lives.

Thank you.

You know what? I can find out if she's single for myself.

Okay, fine. You do that, but keep me out of it, all right? I mean, come on,

she's my captain, which technically means she's my boss, so it could get

complicated. Got it.

Appreciate it.

Hey. Hey.

I have your coffee. Oh, thank you.

You're welcome.

Was that, um, Bennett Jamieson you were just talking to?

Yeah, it was, actually. He was the guy that, uh, recommended me to, uh, Julian

Rowland. Oh.

I didn't know you two were friends.

Well, I mean, came into my last restaurant. We get to know each other

to time.

Seems like a good guy.

Yeah, I know he is.

For someone who comes from a Nob Hill family.

But if you ask me, I don't really think he's your type.

I don't have a type.

Really?

Because you used to.

Maybe when I was 22.

People change.

I have to. say, this is a pleasant surprise.

Tacos? Yes, the tacos.

No, I meant you inviting me out.

Just being neighborly.

But if you like these tacos, there's this little fishing village in Mexico

Chacala, and they're even better. I suppose the Seahawk has taken you all

the world.

Almost every place where there's water.

I assume you've done quite a bit of sailing yourself.

Not to all the faraway places I dream about, but...

For right now, I'm happy cruising the San Francisco Bay.

I mean, there's just nothing like that feeling of wind in your hair and

wondering what's on the other side of the horizon.

Or the anticipation of adventure.

At least the possibility of one.

Exactly.

This just came for you.

So who's it from?

Bennett.

We had dinner last night.

You did?

Well, it's not like it was a date. We just went to the taco shack.

Are you sure it wasn't a date?

No, it was two neighbors grabbing a bite.

Bennett's awfully charming.

Jake thinks he's not my type.

Jake is giving you dating advice.

Hmm, just can't help himself.

Is there something going on between you and Jake?

No.

Then why do I get the feeling that you two knew each other before there even

a Pacific Yellowfin?

I thought we were doing a good job hiding it.

Okay, you might have been trying to, but I could see that there was something

more going on.

Look, we just...

We knew each other a long time ago, that's all.

Jake's the guy you fell for when you worked at the Breckenridge, isn't he?

Yeah.

And the same guy who broke my heart.

I mean... In all fairness, it wasn't entirely his fault.

What happened?

I was the sailing instructor and he worked in the kitchen for a few summers.

Two wonderful...

summers. We even managed to see each other during the school year.

And we made this pact that after college we would both follow our dream no

matter what.

So Jake was going to the Cordon Bleu in Paris and I was going to go with him.

I was going to get a crew job on one of those riverboats in the Seine.

But then I got accepted to law school in New York. So I decided that I was going

to be realistic.

and stay.

And that didn't sit well with Jake.

He felt like I was letting both of us down by not following my dream, but I

thought we could still make it work long distance.

Jake didn't agree, so he broke it off, and I got hurt more than I'd ever been

hurt before.

But it's all in the past now, and that is where we've agreed to leave it.

So you don't have to worry. I promise.

Okay.

I'm glad.

Because since our opening is in less than three weeks, Roland and I thought

should check out the competition.

So I booked a table for the four of us on Wednesday night on another dinner

cruise. The Franciscan.

Okay. Well, great.

It's not a problem, okay? Really.

Well, that's good.

Because Jake already said yes.

See you Monday, Captain.

Have a good weekend, guys.

Thanks.

How much are these?

You want a melon that's ripe?

That was my intention.

Okay, well then you certainly don't want this one.

Let me see here.

That's better. That one's ready to eat.

Thank you.

No problem.

You know, I'm glad I ran into you, not just because of the melon. I wanted to

let you know that the cat is out of the bag.

What do you mean?

Julie figured out that we know each other from before, so we don't have to

pretend anymore.

Oh, I'll tell you the truth. I'm relieved.

It's been pretty hard pretending you're a stranger.

We used to know each other pretty well.

Yeah, but that was a long time ago.

You planning on watching a movie tonight?

How did you know that?

Because you would always eat kale corn when you watched a movie.

Okay, fair enough.

Do you still cry at the end of Casablanca? Oh, come on. I wasn't

Chopping onions.

No, I didn't buy it then. I don't buy it now. Really? No. Okay, well then I'm

going to settle this once and for all.

Follow me.

Excuse me. I was wondering if I could borrow your knife to chop this onion.

He's a chef.

All right.

Thank you very much.

You ready?

All right.

I don't see any tears.

Oh, no.

Cheater. No, I'm really... Is it

happening?

No. No?

You neither? Good.

I'm not feeling anything. That's great.

Okay,

fine. You win. Good.

Now give this nice man back his knife.

Thank you.

What are you going to do with all that onion?

Oh, well, just wait and see.

Go on.

It's a late reaction.

See? No.

No? No.

Not a thing.

Not happening. Good job.

All right.

Let's go.

So what is all of this?

This is going to be the herb garden for day mare.

Now, when I was at the farmer's market today, I picked a bunch of these herbs,

and I was planning on planting them tomorrow, but I figured, hey, let's

today. Do you want to help?

Sure. Yeah, what do we do?

Well, first off, remember that onion I chopped up so expertly and didn't cry?

I'm going to mix that in with garlic, cayenne pepper, and some water and make

eco -friendly insecticide.

But first we need to plant something before we use the insecticide, so you

choose. Oh, okay.

How about these little yellow and purple flowers? Those will look beautiful on

the table.

I couldn't agree more. They will look beautiful, but unfortunately these are

edible flowers, eh?

Putting some of my recipes through.

Why don't you start with that white one there?

Beautiful white flour there, and I will do these.

Sounds good.

All right.

How are you doing over there?

I think I am almost done.

Want to check it out?

All right.

Not bad. Not bad.

A little crowded.

Here, let me show you something.

Okay. Pull this one out. Okay.

Okay. Give it a little bit more room here. Dig a deeper hole.

Some more space.

What do you want to do? Okay.

I'll let you do it. Go back in there. Okay.

Oh, yeah, I see.

Much better.

You've got to get the soil away.

Why don't you put that back in there?

Okay.

There you go. This is fun.

Yeah.

Was that your first time planting? Yes, it was. I can tell by what's over here.

Hello?

Hi, Tia, it's Julie. Hey. I just wanted to let you know that...

Roland had a little accident.

He's fine, but his leg is in a cast.

Oh, no. Oh, that's awful.

Thanks. Is Jake there? We want to speak to both of you.

Yeah, he's right here. I'm right here, Julie.

Hey, Roland.

Hope you're not in too much pain, buddy. Besides my leg, my ego is bruised.

It's my fault, though. I was carrying boxes, not looking where I was going,

well, I guess you know the rest.

He's got to stay off his leg and keep it elevated for at least a week.

So we're hoping that you two don't mind taking care of everything for a while.

No, of course not. We've got this. Yeah, I know. We'll take care of everything,

Julie. Just make sure he's okay.

It's going to be a challenge keeping him down.

She's got that right.

Uncle Roland, you better do what Julie and the doctors tell you. I will.

I can't fight with all of you.

Oh, and don't forget the dinner cruise is tonight.

We'll just cancel that. No, no, no, no. No, we have to scope out the

competition. And we don't know when we could make it again. You two don't mind

going without us, do you?

No, no, we're going.

And we're totally going.

Yeah, we're good.

Great. Thank you so much. All right, we'll talk to you in a bit.

Am I late?

Hey, um, well, apparently we both are. Dinner crew's left an hour ago.

Yes, Julie told us the wrong time.

No. Yeah.

You look nice.

Oh, well, thank you. So do you. Oh, well, thank you very much.

Well, listen, since we missed the boat, no pun intended, it's not like we have

to miss dinner. I know this great place down there for game.

Yeah, I'm starving.

Yeah, I know, me too.

You know, I think we're the only couple here who isn't a couple.

Really?

Hmm, maybe.

But, you know, we're a couple of friends.

At least I hope so.

Two friends.

Two old friends.

We're not that old. No, no.

I don't mean old. I mean, we go way back.

I know. Is that better? Cheers.

Cheers.

It's nice.

This place reminds me of that outdoor cafe we used to go to in Breckenridge,

remember? Oh, yes.

The one where we never ordered any food. Well, we couldn't afford it.

But we always had a glass of wine. Remember?

One glass of wine between the two of us. Yeah. They had to have known we were

only there for the view. I'm surprised they never threw us out.

I have a confession to make.

I knew a guy that worked in the kitchen, and I made a deal with him.

Are you serious?

Yes. What was the deal? I had to give him my recipe to make an inside -out

grilled cheese sandwich.

That was the best sandwich of all time.

Really? You remember?

Oh, my gosh. I remember the first time you made it for me.

That's right. That was the night you had a really bad sunburn, right?

I have never had another grilled cheese that good.

You know, over the years, I'll be honest, I always thought about whether

you finished law school.

You did? Why?

I was hoping you'd have chucked it and found your place on the water where

you've always wanted to be.

I never had the courage until now.

Although I'm only here for the summer, so... Right, yeah.

Did you ever wonder what ever happened to me?

I didn't have to. I knew you'd become a chef.

Really? You were the hardest working person I'd ever met.

I did, sometimes, wonder if you'd ever gotten married.

Oh no, no, no.

Not me.

You?

Once, almost.

But I didn't in the end.

Here you are. Hey. Oh, great. Thanks.

Thank you very much. Thank you.

Now, the real test for old time. You remember this.

Bon appetit.

That's good.

Ahoy! Permission to come aboard, Captain.

Oh, my goodness.

Admiral, what are you doing here?

Well, I was just talking to your mother, and I decided I couldn't wait any

longer for an invitation to see your new commission.

Well, I was going to invite you after we officially opened, but since you're

here, let me give you the VIP tour.

Ah.

Admiral, sir.

As you were.

I'm going to miss all this.

Hey, Tia, I was just wondering if you had a minute. I wanted to go over... Oh,

sorry, I didn't know you were busy.

Oh, that's okay. Jake, meet Admiral John Hardwick.

Also known as this young lady's godfather.

It is an honor to meet you, sir.

Thank you for the tour.

You don't see many boats like the elephant anymore, and it's good to see

she's being put to good use.

When's your first voyage?

Day after tomorrow.

Well, I'm sure you will do her proud.

Thank you.

It's good to see you. You too.

It's a pleasure.

Oh, it's nice to get the maybe stamp of approval.

Sure is.

So, what's up?

Oh, um, Finn, Julie's not here. I was just wondering if you could fill in for

her and take some of my dishes.

Sure. Um, can it wait, though? Because I was just about to meet Bennett for

lunch.

Oh.

I mean, yeah. I mean, I didn't know you guys had gotten so friendly.

Is that a problem?

No. No, it's just an observation.

Okay. Well, with your permission, I'm going to be on my way. Okay.

Permission granted.

Have a good lunch.

Okay.

It's a good job.

This is what you call a light lunch?

I wasn't sure what you liked, so I got a little of everything.

But don't worry, whatever we donate will be donated to the foundation I work

with. That foundation, the one that's sponsoring the concert?

Yes, I'm one of those Jamesons.

And I'm also on the board of the foundation.

So that's what you do when you're not sailing.

And I love it almost as much.

Work we do always brings me back down to earth.

I don't know, you seem pretty grounded to me.

For someone who owns the biggest yacht in the marina.

This looks great.

Thank you. No problem.

This smells amazing.

I hope you're still hungry.

Because I have got steamed mussels, marinating in white wine, tearing on

and butter, and shallots.

We also have, of course, some grilled French bread, because you've got to have

grilled French bread when you have mussels.

We also have chicken payar, lemon and black pepper, grilled potato with goat

cheese napoleon and basil vinaigrette. You know what? I think I could make

Really? Okay, well, in that case, I'd like you to meet me back here in ten

minutes.

You're on.

All right.

See you in ten.

Mm -hmm.

Hope you're late.

Jake, your food is unbelievable.

And I know, and I appreciate that. Which one of these dishes is the most

unbelievable?

They're all delicious.

I don't hear a preference.

Jake. What?

Whichever one you pick will be fine.

Tia, I'm not looking for fine. I need fantastic. I think what you need is a

break. You think?

Yeah.

Find any interesting shells yet?

No, but I found 26 cents and change, and I found this little piece of driftwood.

It kind of looks like a giraffe.

No, that doesn't look like a giraffe.

Of course it does. Look at the ears, and there's a long neck, and there's

this... No, it's like a hummingbird. That's the beak.

Okay, hummingbird. Okay, we'll call it a hummingbird.

And where are the treasures that you found?

Come on.

How do I find junk and you find beauty?

I know.

Well... Maybe I'm just better at this. No, I just think it's because you're

lucky. Okay.

I'm just going to put this right here so you can admire it. Oh, really? Okay.

Well, I'll put my hummingbird next to it.

Ooh. Yeah, you're close.

That's not a wishing well, but nice attempt at trying to hit the buoy.

I wasn't trying to hit the buoy.

Really? But if I wanted to, I could.

From here?

Yeah. Come on. What, you think you could hit it? Let me think about that. Yes.

Probably. Oh, you're on.

Really? Mm -hmm.

Okay. You go first, Days Before Beauty.

That's close.

Ooh. All right, ready?

Oh!

All right. All right, this is the one. Okay.

Ah! That was off by about eight feet.

Just kidding. All right, ready?

Yes! Got it! You were just lucky. That was the gust of wind. Gust of wind?

There's nothing. It's skill.

Hold on.

It's my mom. Hold on. How nice and convenient.

Hi, Mom.

What's so funny?

Nothing, nothing. We're just goofing around.

Well, I was just calling to give you a progress report.

I'm just leaving Dad's office, and we're not going to get down this for the

opening.

He wouldn't budge, huh?

Well, he will eventually.

And we'll be down in San Francisco in a couple of weeks for John's retirement

party, so we'll see you then.

And hopefully on one of our cruises?

Well, I hope so, too.

How's Roland doing?

Hobbling around on crutches, but nothing could keep him from opening night.

Well, I guess he's as stubborn as his brother.

Well, good luck, sweetheart.

Okay. Thanks, Mom.

Love you.

Look what I found.

You just found that right now? Yeah. It's beautiful.

Yeah.

It's an abalone shell. Oh, my gosh.

It's stunning. Isn't that gorgeous? Look at that.

Well done.

Well, thank you. Well, you know.

In the spare time, I win buoy championships and pick up abalone

I think this is your trophy for hitting the buoy.

I won.

They're over there.

Oh,

hey. Thanks, man.

Oh, hey.

Oh, yeah. We really should go to this.

Concerts on Monday nights or night off. This will be fun.

I'm going already with Bennett.

Oh. Okay.

Maybe we can all go together.

No, it's fine. I mean, look, I don't want to be a third wheel.

It's okay.

You guys have fun.

Please raise your glass.

Julie and I would like to welcome all of you as part of this new journey in our

lives. And thank you for helping to make it happen.

Especially Tia and Jake, who really stepped up when I...

Literally stumbled.

To Des Mers. To Des Mers.

Cheers. Cheers.

All right, everyone. All hands on deck. The maiden voyage of Des Mers on the

Pacific Yellowfin sails at 1 ,800 hours.

Good luck, everybody.

Well, if there's anything you need, you just let us know.

Thank you for coming out on our maiden voyage and for bringing your friends.

Yes. Thanks for having us. Looking forward to dinner. Enjoy.

Thank you.

$3 .25 for 10 minutes.

How are those mushrooms, Ryan?

Get on those.

I'm going to make my rounds. Stay the course.

Stay the course. Aye, aye.

So it's not their first date. No. It's their first anniversary.

How is everything?

Good. I'm so glad.

Are you enjoying yourselves?

How's everything?

It's really good. Great.

Excellent.

Good evening, Captain.

Hello. I just thought I'd bring you a little something to eat before I got all

crazy down there in the galley.

Thank you. That's very thoughtful.

Well, for old time's sake.

Inside out grilled cheese.

That looks even better than I remember.

You should try it. I'm getting good at it.

Thank you.

Permission to enter the bridge, Captain?

Permission granted.

Jake? Hey, wasn't expecting to find a chef up here.

Well, yeah, normally you wouldn't, but Tia and I, we go way back, so I just

wanted to share an old memory with her.

Grilled cheese sandwich.

Yeah. Had to be there.

It's enough of both of you.

Good. Yep. Thank you.

I came up here to ask if there's any chance I could get a dance later.

I think that could be arranged.

Okay,

that did not sound good.

You should head back to the main cabin.

No cause for alarm, everyone.

I'm told this boat is unsinkable.

Lucas, I'm losing engine power. Can I get a report?

Yeah, but you're not going to like it.

One of the cylinder heads cracked, so there's no way we're getting that engine

started tonight.

I don't understand how this happened.

Neither do I. We did a thorough check before we left the dock.

I'm going to have to call an emergency tugboat.

What do we tell the passengers?

Just tell them not to worry, and we will have them back on shore as soon as

possible. Well, we can at least keep serving drinks.

But, Jake, can dinner be saved?

No, I mean, we were in the middle of cooking.

You know, I'm pretty sure I can whip up some cold items.

This restaurant may be the first one in history to open and close on the same

night.

Hey, sorry I'm late.

It's okay. Julie and Roland aren't here yet.

Okay. Do you see the review in the Chronicle?

Review? What are you talking about?

I didn't know there was a critic on board.

How bad is it?

Well, they mentioned everything that went wrong.

Oh, that's good. Did they happen to mention the food?

Only to say they couldn't critique it because it was never served.

Oh. On the bright side, they thought the boat was lovely. Oh, great.

Got that going for me.

I think I could use something a little stronger than coffee. How about you?

You don't need to hide that from us.

We've already seen it.

Yep. Okay.

Yeah. So, we had a long talk with Lucas, and he admitted that the engine failure

was his fault. What?

Yeah. It wasn't deliberate, but according to the mechanic fixing it now,

used head bolts that are not compatible with a 1943 engine.

Wow. Seems he wasn't entirely honest with us regarding his experience working

vintage boats.

He was just in over his head, and he didn't know how to tell us.

That's on me.

I take full responsibility for hiring him.

Tia, if you wanted to go back to Seattle now, we wouldn't blame you. Yeah, we

don't want you to feel obligated to us. I want this to work out as much as you

do. I'm staying.

It seems our next order of business is finding a new engineer.

A new chief engineer.

Lucas feels terrible about what happened.

We believe in giving people a second chance, so we'd like to keep him on as

first assistant engineer.

If you're on board with that.

Yeah.

I think we can work with that.

Great. In the meantime, it's going to take about ten days to get all the

replacement parts in and get all the repairs done.

Well, I think our biggest challenge is how do we convince people to give us

another try?

We lost most of our booking.

We're just going to have to think of some way to drum up some business.

Any ideas?

Advertising at the summer concert is a good start, I guess.

Oh, it's from Julie.

They're saving us a spot.

Perfect.

Okay. Yep.

How are you feeling, honey?

Oh, much better.

Much better.

Isn't that Jake over there?

Oh, yeah.

Jake, come and join us. We've got plenty of room.

Hey, come on. Sure.

How are you doing?

May I?

I'm sorry.

Aw.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Jake, would you dance with me?

I would love to.

you on the boat. I figured this is where you'd be.

Yeah, I needed to think.

I checked the website this morning. We still don't have any reservations.

Yeah, I know that. That's why I'm here.

I guess I just thought with all that extra advertising, especially the

that we would have had at least a few reservations by now.

I'm fresh out of ideas.

Short of calling in the Marines, I don't know what else to do.

Not the Marines.

The Navy.

Let's go.

Hi.

Thank you for seeing us. Good to see you again.

And you.

Yes, as well. Hope I didn't make it sound too urgent.

Well, when you called and said you were literally on your way, I figured it had

to be something important.

Have a seat.

All right.

Now then, what's this all about?

Your retirement party. Now, I know you're planning on holding it here at

base, but we wanted to suggest a different location.

What do you think about holding it at des Mers?

Aboard your new commission.

That's an interesting proposition.

I think the boat could be a perfect place for your party. As you know, it's

beautiful yacht. And I can make any menu you want. He really could. I mean, he's

a fantastic chef. And he is an expert sailor, so not even a drop of wine would

spell. I have no doubt.

And if you want, we can handle everything for you. Kelly, every little

from the music... Decorations, really anything you need. Right.

So... What do you think?

Yes! Congratulations!

He did it.

We did it. Well, yeah, I mean, we make a good team, you know, I've got to admit.

Professionally speaking, of course.

Right.

Right, of course. I mean, that's all that hug was.

Professional. Right, yeah.

But, you know, we make a good team. Too soon? Okay, all right.

Okay, so what are we looking for?

Decorations. Last time we were here, I thought something I thought would be

perfect for John's party. They were lanterns made out of rice paper.

Yeah, wish lanterns. Yeah, I think that's what they're called. Yeah, I know

those are. They're right there.

Yeah, follow me.

Great.

Hi.

These we were talking about?

Yes.

You know, I read somewhere that you have to write your wish on the inside of the

lantern, release it up to the sky, and maybe your wish will come true.

I believe wishes can come true.

So do I.

Hi. We'll take them all. Yes.

Do you think we got enough of these?

Yeah, we got more than enough.

Today at home, it's going to be a great party.

Can I get a couple of coffees, both with cream, please?

There you go.

Do you know what the best part is going to be?

I don't know. Probably my cooking.

Ha ha. Besides that, I just realized that my dad is going to have to come on

boat. There is no way he would miss John's retirement party.

Your dad doesn't approve of you working on the elephant?

My dad doesn't approve of the whole idea of the yellow fin. But I think deep

down what he's really afraid of is that I won't want to come back to work at the

firm.

And why would he think that?

Because it almost happened once before.

But that was the right choice for you, right?

Maybe back then.

Are you planning on staying after the summit?

Crazy as it sounds.

I'm considering it.

Great, thank you.

Thanks.

Have a good one.

Lucas? Yep?

Our work here is done.

Come on.

Well, we're all set.

The engine looks as good as new.

We are so grateful to have you on board.

Ah, well, as far as I'm concerned, there's nothing better than working on

old vessels.

You know, the Yellowfin's wooden hull, along with their draft and beam, are

going to make her performance smooth as glass.

And from the way Admiral Hardwick's been singing your praises, it sounds like

you're just the captain for her.

Thank you. He certainly speaks highly of you as well.

Well, I guess he has to. We go way back. You know, I served under him for, ah,

it must be 20 years before I became a civilian.

So lunch is on.

You guys ready?

I am.

You know, when I heard there was French cooking on board, pretty much sealed the

deal.

Hey, Jake.

How's it going? Hey, man. How are you?

Great, actually.

We just booked a party for tomorrow night.

Nice. Yeah. Tia must be relieved.

Yeah, well, you know, we all are.

Right. I just meant because I know how worried she's been.

I came by to see if she wanted to get away for a few hours.

Oh, yeah?

Do you happen to know if she likes fishing?

I know a great spot for striped bass.

Actually, it's funny because she used to love fishing.

But she always threw back whatever she caught.

Yeah, I don't remember ever cooking anything we caught together.

You know how frustrating it is for a chef?

No.

But I find her all the more charming for it.

Sounds like you're getting pretty serious about Tia.

Certainly wouldn't be hard to.

Yeah, I know, I know. I mean, she's a...

She's a special person.

Is Tina around?

She's on the bridge.

Hey. Hey.

What brings you here?

Came by to see if you wanted to go fishing when you get some free time.

I love fishing, but you should know.

That you throw everything back?

I do. How did you know that?

I just had an interesting conversation with Jake.

I know you two go way back, but we're just friends, were you?

Uh, no. No, we weren't.

But it's over now, so... I'm not so sure it is.

At least not for Jake.

I like Jake.

And he's a friend.

Yeah, I like him too.

More than just as a friend?

I don't know.

But maybe.

I think that's something you both need to figure out.

Yeah.

Tia, where are you going in the skip this time of night?

I mean, come on. I know you don't have a car or anything, but I can give you a

lift.

Where I'm going, you can't drive.

Really?

Where's that?

There's going to be a meteor shower tonight, and the best viewing is far

the city lights.

Really?

Could you use some company?

I've never seen a meteor shower before.

Sure. Hop aboard.

All right.

Did you see that?

Whoa, that was so cool.

Yeah. I miss this all these years, right? It's pretty spectacular, right?

It is.

You know what else is amazing is I feel like I'm so far away from everything

being out here, you know?

I mean, that's what I love about sailing, too. It's not just about

across the waves or the wind in your face or that freedom that you feel. It's

about the emotional connection we have to nature.

Okay, so I have to ask you, how far out at sea are we?

Don't worry, we're not that far offshore.

Okay.

I'd never worry being on a boat as long as you're at the helm.

That's a lot of confidence to have in someone.

Told you that a long time ago. You probably still remember.

No, I remember.

You always had more faith in me than I had in myself.

Was it hard?

Then or now?

I always admired your confidence.

You know, how you were able to just go after what you wanted without

compromising. Well, that's not exactly true.

Why? What do you mean?

I lost you in the process.

Look, Tia, it's been a long time coming, but I do owe you an apology for how I

ended things.

I appreciate that.

But just so you know, I'm not sorry about the path that I took.

I mean, the truth is, back then I wouldn't have been ready to do what I'm

now.

So you have absolutely no regrets from the past?

None.

You?

Yeah, I probably have a few.

I'm not as evolved as you are.

Oh, thank you.

You're welcome.

But I do know that I will not regret doing this.

I hope I didn't step on anybody's toes.

You mean Bennett.

Yeah, he made his intentions pretty clear to me.

To me, too. And that's why we parted as friends.

Really?

Yeah.

Oh, heaven is bright.

Like lit up the whole sky.

Jake. Yeah. Do you realize we've been out here for hours?

Okay, what time is it? It's after one.

Whoa. We have a big day tomorrow. Well, now today.

Oh, watching the stars is worth losing a little sleep.

Well, you're going to lose a little more sleep because we seem to have drifted

out with the tide.

You know how to get us back, don't you?

What happened to all that faith in me?

Well, it was before you drifted us out to sea.

Relax, we're just a couple miles offshore.

It's not like you're going to end up on Gilligan's Island.

Okay.

Sounds like someone's trying to reach you, huh? Yeah.

It's my dad.

Is everything okay?

I've been offered a partnership in my law firm.

Tia, that's fantastic.

I'm just stunned.

You know, there was some talk of it after I won my last case. I just didn't

expect it to happen this soon.

The congratulations are in order, right?

Oh, yeah.

Thank you.

Listen, I had blast.

It was so much fun. And it's late.

Hope he needs some sleep, so I will see you tomorrow. Okay, yeah.

Yeah. Bye. Bye.

Anything to report, gentlemen?

Everything's in tip -top shape, Captain, and Lucas here is doing just fine. Glad

to hear it.

Thank you, Captain.

I think I can go without these tonight, honey.

Good, that'll be easier for you.

How's it going, Captain?

Well, I just finished the pre -departure checklist, and considering that we only

had a few days to pull all of this together, I'd say we're in excellent

All thanks to you and Jake.

That's just what the crew does. We all pull together for each other.

Hi, Dad. It's me.

I'm calling because I wanted to talk to you before the party tonight.

Dad, this is an incredible opportunity. And you're right, it's every associate's

dream.

I am thrilled to be offered a partnership.

So please thank everyone at the firm for me.

But I'm going to say no.

And I know that you'll be disappointed that I'm not following in your

But I think I found where I truly belong.

What's going on with that grilled cheese sandwich?

Do you want it?

Yeah, it's yours.

Jack,

this is... I know. I know. It's amazing.

Thank you. I'm working.

Hey, Jake, can I talk to you?

I just called my dad.

You know, can this wait?

I'm just really busy.

Oh, yeah, of course. Sure.

I didn't know you were so sentimental.

That's sweet.

Sentimental? With what?

From our treasure hunt at the shore.

Yeah, I'm actually not that sentimental. I was planning on throwing those out.

Why? I mean, I thought we had fun that day. We did. We had a great time, but we

broke our agreement.

What agreement?

To keep our relationship strictly professional.

Well, I'm pretty sure we broke that last night when we kissed, too.

Yeah, and that was a very big mistake.

Has something happened? I mean, I don't understand where all this is coming

from.

Yeah, it's very simple.

I'm here for the long run.

Okay, I've got to put all my focus on Dame Bear. You can go out and do

it is you've got to do, and that's fine. But I really think from here on out, we

keep our distance.

And we stay out of each other's way and keep our relationship professional, like

we agreed.

Jake.

Welcome aboard. Hi. Enjoy.

Welcome aboard, Admiral.

At ease.

Well, everything looks just as good as you and Jake said it would. Maybe even

better. Well, we wanted to do you and the Navy proud. And you have.

When do we get underway?

1900 hours, assuming everyone's on board.

Time and tide wait for no man.

Aye, aye, sir.

Enjoy. Thank you.

Hi, Mom and Dad.

We wanted to tell you how excited we are about tonight.

Aren't we, Daniel?

Of course.

Well, I'm glad to hear it. I've missed seeing you guys.

Oh, we've missed you too, honey.

I'm glad to see you're up and about.

How are you feeling?

Oh, almost good as new.

I'm sure most of that has to do with Julie.

Ah, well, it wasn't easy keeping him from doing more than he should.

You Larkin men are pretty stubborn.

I couldn't agree more.

Well, I guess we should go join the party.

We'll catch up with you all later.

Welcome aboard.

Thank you.

Okay, I'll be right back.

Hey, there's a little wine needed there. I think it's time to start clearing.

Okay. Thank you.

So, what's the verdict?

Exactly as I expected.

Everyone is raving about the food.

Even the escargot?

I wasn't exactly sure that was the right choice for this crowd.

Especially the escargot.

Several people even asked me to send their compliments to the chef.

Well done, Jake.

Oh, God.

Take the team.

You know, it's been quite a while since we've danced in the moonlight.

It is a beautiful night.

And a beautiful boat, too, don't you think?

Yeah, not very subtle.

Well, you have to admit, they've done something pretty special here.

The party?

You know I'm talking about the boat.

Okay.

I'll admit it's nicer than I thought it would be, but not nice enough to give up

a successful legal career.

Are you disappointed because Tia isn't following in your footsteps?

Or because she's following her own heart?

Think about it.

Thank you.

Cheers. Cheers.

Your daughter is quite the skipper.

And saleswoman.

How do you mean?

Well, she and Jake convinced me to move the party over here.

You know, I'm certainly glad she did.

I'm just not convinced about her decision to give up practicing law for

You gave up a naval career to go out on your own.

Isn't it fair that... She should be able to do the same thing.

She used the exact argument on me.

So why didn't it work?

Probably because I'm thinking like a lawyer instead of a father.

Ever since she was little, she's only ever wanted to be on the water.

Okay, everyone.

Make your wish.

Let's ready the light.

Is it all right if your old man joins your top side?

You're not still mad at me?

Maybe a little.

But, you know, I can never stay mad at you for long.

Good, because you know I hate when we fight.

We're lawyers. That's what we do.

And you're not even the only one who was mad at me today.

Sounds like a rough day.

Everything all right?

An old flame just burned out faster than one of those lanterns.

But I'll be fine.

I have no doubt.

So, I came up here to say something to you that I should have said earlier.

I am very proud of you.

After spending the evening on this boat, I can see now that it just wasn't some

sort of whim.

What you've all accomplished here, it's...

It's really something.

I can't tell you how happy it makes me to hear you say that, because honestly,

Dad, as much as I love my work on this boat, it didn't feel complete without

your blessing.

Well, now you have it.

Thanks.

And now I should go apologize to Roland.

I guess older brothers can be wrong once in a while.

It was a wonderful evening, thanks to all of you. And John couldn't be more

pleased. We know. He made a dinner reservation for next weekend. We

have a number of bookings and a wedding for next spring.

Well, looks like Demare is on track to be a huge success.

And Jake, your food was delicious. I'm so glad you loved it. Thank you.

and your dessert were to die for. Oh, thank you.

So, we see you all tomorrow at brunch.

Oh, Jake, I hope you'll join us.

I'm sorry, but I'm not going to make it.

If you'll all excuse me, I just want to check on my staff, make sure they

finished up everything for the evening.

Good night.

Thanks. And I should really go check on the bridge.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Daniel. Thanks for coming out. Bye, honey.

Thank you.

I'm so glad you liked it. I did.

Even just one looks beautiful, huh?

I thought you finished for the night.

Yeah, no, I did.

Then I just realized I have something unfinished.

Couldn't it wait until morning?

No, it couldn't. It's too important.

And if I didn't do it tonight, then I would regret it. And you know how much I

don't like regrets.

Well, if you wanted to talk to Julie and Roland, they've already left.

I don't want to talk to them.

I want to talk to you.

You made yourself clear today.

I'm perfectly fine with keeping our relationship strictly professional. And

maybe I'm not so fine with it, do you?

You know, it took me seeing and looking at that seashell and that old bottle

to bring me perspective on a few things.

And truthfully, when you said that that day was so much fun, and it was, but it

was more than that to me.

Because that was the day that I realized that I am still madly in love with you.

So, I guess you didn't throw them away.

No, I didn't.

I lied.

I am sentimental.

Look.

I know being a part of your law firm is... It's a huge deal. And I don't want

get in the way of it at all, okay?

But I also don't want to make the same mistake I made 12 years ago.

I don't care if we have a long -distance relationship, Tia. I don't.

I just want you to normally do everything I can to make it work.

You'd do that for me.

I'd do that for us.

Maybe I can...

Come up and busy on my days off, or I'll get Julie and Roland to bring the boat

up to Seattle once in a while. What do you think?

That's an amazing gesture, but I don't want a long -distance relationship.

Huh. Well, you were okay with it once before.

Well, yeah, but now it wouldn't make any sense.

Why not?

Because I won't be in Seattle.

I didn't take the job.

I don't understand.

How could I take that job when everything I have ever wanted is right

What'd you wish for?

It doesn't matter because it just came true.