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Katie! Yeah?

Can you help? I need a blurb about this new perfume. You know the drill. 20

words or less.

Okay, um, hmm. How about, this combination of vanilla and rose will

whisk you away to days spent reading Jane Austen in an English country

garden. That'll work. Send that to me, sure. Thanks.

Sabrina, hey, um, do you think there's a chance that I could maybe work on

something with more than 20 words?

You know, like, I don't know, a paragraph or...

A couple of paragraphs.

I'm sorry, Katie. I need the blurbs.

Sure. Clean the blurbs at your service.

Oh, no.

What? Is everything okay? Oh, Brooke Palmer broke her leg, and she's supposed

to go on assignment this weekend.

Oh, no.

But does that mean that you need to send somebody else on the assignment?

Oh, we'll have to. We need this article for the summer issue.

I'll do it.

Sorry? I'll do it. I'm up for it. Katie, you don't even know what it is in

Brooklyn Most Accomplished Travel Writer. I know.

I'm ready.

The assignment is glamping.

I'm sorry?

Glamping. It's like camping plus glamour.

Camping? In the woods?

With the bears and all the things I'm totally not afraid of?

Well, it's not roughing.

It's fancy.

How? Well, I can do fancy.

It's a week at Sunrise Peaks Resort.

Sunrise Peaks. Oh, I heard that place is awesome. A hawk.

Exactly. Five-star amenities, but in a tent. Plus, it's known for its outdoor

activities.

Rappelling, kayaking, horseback riding.

Horseback riding? That's right. And you need to try everything they have to

offer. Good, because I am so into it. Well, there's these real-deal adventure

guides to help you, including this Will Martin guy. He just did a hike across

Alaska. Wow. There's an article on him in Trail magazine.

Sounds intimidating.

But awesome.

Awesome.

Maybe this gig isn't for you. No, no, no. Sabrina, I can do this. Okay? I can

do this. I want to do this.

Wait.

Weren't you the one who fell out of the canoe on our company picnic?

No, that was not me. Okay? Not me.

Okay, it was me, but I was so into it.

Okay. Do you even own a pair of hiking boots?

Oh, f***. Of course.

When was the last time you slept outside?

Well, I mean, does anybody really sleep outside in the city? That is my point.

You are a city girl, Katie.

And that, Sabrina, is my pitch.

I will bring a fresh and honest perspective.

All right, city girl. I like it.

Really? Mm-hmm. Pack your bags.

You're leaving tomorrow? Oh, Sabrina, thank you so much. I promise you I will

not disappoint.

Good. Oh, and just so you know, we don't tell the resorts that you're pressed.

Usually we would register her with a fake name, but nobody knows who I am.

I'm a rookie.

But I'll still, of course, be totally undercover.

All right. Well, good luck.

Thank you.

Oh, one more thing.

How many words?

Two thousand.

Cool.

You'll be in camp two, in the oak tent. Okay.

Oh, I guess there are no keys for this chicken.

Correct. No need for keys with the tent.

In the meantime, please feel free to help yourself to our pastry and coffee

bar. And when you're ready, I'll be happy to take you and your bag down to

your base camp.

Thank you. You're very welcome.

Laurence, can you take this bag down to base camp two?

Try one of the crullers.

Chase, who just checked you in, he went to culinary school, and it's just one of

the many reasons why we're lucky to have him here.

I'm Olivia Berry.

My family owns the resort.

Oh, so nice to meet you. This place is just... Wow.

And you are?

Katie. Yeah, just Katie Ryan.

Well, Miss Ryan, you are in the best hands because Chase is going to be your

camp butler during your stay, and he's available 24-7.

Camp...

Am I staying at our castle or our campground?

Well, we aim for a little bit of both.

Please enjoy your stay, and if there's anything you need, just ask. Thank you.

I'll be taking you to your accommodations.

Over that way is the spa and outdoor yoga facility.

And just down the hill, we have our organic garden.

All the vegetables we serve on site are grown on site.

Your stay should be fun and exciting and good for your overall well-being.

Wow. And then there's the zip lining and the ropes course, which is actually

quite thrilling. I highly recommend it.

Okay.

Here at the resort, we have kayaking, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, or

if you so choose, you can just relax by the lake and enjoy the view. Now you're

talking.

Um, oh, there's a horse.

There's a horse right there.

We'll just... Let's just wait here a second.

Um, okay, but should we be worried, though? Because it looks like it's

coming right at us.

Whoa.

That's it.

Easy, girl.

Hey, Chase.

Didn't mean to interrupt.

No problem, Will.

Have a good day.

Was that Will Martin?

The... Guy that climbs mountains and hikes across Alaska? The one and only.

He's our head wilderness guy.

He's actually part of the reason I wanted to work here.

Aside from being a seasoned outdoorsman, he's also an environmental biologist.

And apparently cowboy.

Exactly. He is quite the draw for outdoor enthusiasts.

Shall we get going?

Your base camp is just down here.

Welcome to Oak.

This is a tent?

Well, it's not your typical tent.

For instance, there's electricity, Wi-Fi, and as you can see, there's an en

suite bath.

This bathtub, are you kidding me?

It tends to get a little chilly at night, so when we come for the turndown,

we'll also light the wood-burning stove.

And on clear nights, please feel free to use our luxury telescope for stargazing.

I just want to hug you right now.

You didn't happen to pack trail runners, did you? Or is that something we can

help you with?

Do you mean like hiking boots?

Out of curiosity, what size might you be?

Seven.

Wonderful. Well, please feel free to get settled and we'll handle the rest. Okay.

I can do.

Ridiculously beautiful, isn't it?

It's like something out of a storybook.

Totally.

I'm Penny. Nice to meet you.

I'm your neighbor. That's my tent.

Oh, cool. I'm Katie.

Did you just get here, too? Yesterday. And let me tell you, this place is

amazing. I got some great pictures of eagles today.

Are you a photographer?

I dabble.

And I have 134 Instagram followers to watch out.

Are you here by yourself?

Yeah.

So what brings you here? Work.

A working vacation.

Well, not work, work.

Just, um... I'm a writer. Creative writer. Oh, I see. Nature is

inspiration. Best trip for writers' lives. Yeah, that.

Oh, did you see this super handsome wilderness guy, Will Martin?

I signed up for his bird-watching tour tomorrow. You should come.

Oh, bird-watching. Huh.

Um, is camouflage required?

Oh, yeah. Full camo. You gotta...

Sneak up on those spirits and swallows.

No.

Okay.

So you're telling from the city? Well, I am too, so I won't hold it against you.

Well, it was really great meeting you, but I'm off to a massage. It's really

hard going around here.

So nice to meet you. You too. I'll see you around, I'm sure. Okay, bye.

How do those feel?

Um, good.

I think.

Yeah? Yeah. I should probably just wear a t-shirt that says rookie.

Speaking of which, what do you think I should do for my first day here?

Keeping in mind that this is the first time I've ever heard the term trail

runner. Right.

Uh, well there's a great easy trail down by the lake.

Oh. Yeah. I can walk.

I'm good at walking.

Excellent. Yeah. So at the end of the pathway, look for the sign that says

rainbow trail. Then follow the trail markers and you're on your way.

Trail markers. Okay. Got it.

Excellent. And remember, you can call me for tent service at any time.

Tent service?

Is this place for real?

Sure is.

Enjoy.

Oh, so cute.

You okay?

There's a bear back there. Oh, I gotcha. You're fine. He's right back there. He

won't hurt you. He's really big.

Don't worry.

Are you sure?

That's Chester.

Chester? He's practically our welcoming committee.

What? Yeah, he's lived here his whole life. He's pretty old.

Totally harmless.

Although... What?

You know you should never run when you see a bear. I know, I know. You're

supposed to lie down and play dead, but my instincts told me to run, and I

wasn't exactly expecting to run into a bear on my very first hike.

I call that lucky.

Oh.

Yay.

I will, by the way.

You were on the horse trail where we are. Yeah, that was me. Also terrified.

I'm Katie.

Oh, nice to meet you, Katie.

I was actually out here looking for you.

Really?

Yeah, Chase gave me a heads up.

Thought you might like a guide.

Hmm. Right.

Uh, Chase?

I got a rookie on the rainbow trail for you to send reinforcements.

Happy to help.

Now, if you're willing, why don't you follow me? I know all the good spots.

Without fear. Oh, yes, please.

So, I heard you went on a thousand mile trek across Alaska?

I did.

How'd you know about that?

I read about you.

Trail magazine?

Yeah. Really?

You subscribe to it, or?

Uh, no. I, uh, I read it at the dentist.

Ah.

Well, I didn't really like that article.

Why not?

When I agreed to it, the journalist assured me that it would be about my

conservation work, which is why I was doing the hike in the first place.

But in the end, he was more interested in plugging the gear I was using, and

let's just say it taught me to be weary of journalists and make sure that in

future, keep myself out of the story.

Huh.

So what brings you here?

Oh, uh...

I'm here to widen my horizons.

Not exactly an outdoorsy type person, unless you count sitting on sidewalk

patios. Well, they do call the city a jungle. That is true.

Okay, so be honest.

How worried do I need to be about strange animals wandering into my tent?

Well, I was looking for you.

Hi, Katie.

Hi, Olivia. Nice to see you again.

So, how are you getting settled in? Is Will taking good care of you? Yes, I

just went on my very first hike, and I gave it five stars.

Well, you are lucky to get him all to yourself. Usually he's leading group

hikes. Well, I had a little run-in with Chester.

And Will saved the day. Sounds like him.

Did you take her to our favorite hike?

We just did the Rainbow Trail.

Oh, yeah. We love that one, too.

Actually, there isn't a trail here that will disappoint.

No.

Will, when you get Katie to her tent, I could use your help creating an

itinerary for one of our VIP guests.

Guys, I can totally handle it from here. Yeah, totally. And I think I have an

appointment with a closet bathtub. Okay. So nice to see you, and that was so fun.

Thank you.

Good work, Rookie.

Thank you.

Bye. Bye.

Tonight we have local trout, wheat berry salad, as well as cherry crumble picked

from our very own trees.

Did you make this?

I didn't, but I did help plan the menu.

Okay, because Olivia told me about your culinary genius.

Well, she's the one who lets me flex my creativity in the kitchen. She is

wonderfully supportive that way.

Well, this looks incredible, and I, for some reason, am starving.

That's the fresh mountain air.

Enjoy. Thank you.

You be my lookout, okay?

I couldn't resist. I called for tent service. Who knew that was even a thing?

I did that, too, my first night.

How about you? Did you get some good photos today?

Um, not too bad, actually. I think I got some decent ones of the sunset over the

lake. Can I see?

Oh, I wouldn't want to bore you.

No, I want to see them.

I'd love to.

All right, well, this one's not too shabby.

Oh, beautiful.

That's incredible.

Wow. I could really use these.

Use them? For what?

No.

No, no. I meant muse.

Muse. Like a muse. Like a creative... Spit it out. What are you trying not to

say?

Okay.

I'm actually here on a writing assignment for a magazine.

Oh, fancy!

I know, right?

And it's my first job, and I don't want to blow it, and it has to be kept a

secret. I am a very good secret keeper.

Okay, good.

But I actually really think that...

Your photos would help make my article shine.

Really? Yeah, I'd love to send them to my editor.

I mean, you'd get credit, of course. And paid, obviously.

Yes, please. I would like that very much. Thank you.

Well, I'm terrible at being undercover. I've been here for one day, and I've

spilled the beans.

Well, thank you for the opportunity.

Thank you.

Oh, and...

Hello?

Thank you.

Oh, hi.

Morning.

See, you found my sunrise spot. Yeah, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to

interrupt. I'll... Join me.

Best way to start the day.

Thank you.

Wow.

It is stunning out here.

Try to just take it all in.

Up here.

Hey.

I bet you don't even own a cell phone.

Oh, no. I do.

Really? I can't really see you taking selfies on a mountaintop, though.

Well... I definitely skip the social media stuff, but I do have the

Constellations app.

Nerdy, huh?

Kind of.

So what do you recommend I do for my second day? I was thinking I should ease

into it, like I could maybe go for a kayak, or I could really get into

reading a book by the lake.

Earth, let's just watch the sunrise.

Take a breath.

Then we'll plan.

You can do that.

How long do we need? Shh. Yep.

Wow.

It's okay.

It does take your breath away.

Every time.

Now, for a plan.

How about horseback ride?

Oh, no.

Definitely not. I like to keep my feet firmly planted on the ground.

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Last week I tried the spicy tuna roll instead of the regular tuna roll.

But I did go riding once.

I begged my parents to send me to horseback riding camp, and then after

getting thrown off the horse, the experience really wasn't worth the

debate.

What's that say?

Oh, yeah, get right back into the saddle.

Maybe not today.

Fair enough.

I heard that there was a bird-watching tour. That sounds like really good

second-day material. Unless, of course, you have to scale, like, a rock face to

get a rare peek at the facey. No, not a rock face. Just a hundred-foot tree.

You're kidding.

I am.

It'll be fun and tame.

I'm sorry you're stuck with a rookie like me.

I like rookies.

Really?

There's nothing more beautiful in the world than a heart that's changing.

Beautiful.

Is that yours?

I wish.

I'm not that eloquent with words.

That was what my first camp counselor used to tell us.

He was in Navajo and taught me things I couldn't learn just from books.

So what about a rookie like me? It doesn't get old?

Not at all.

Gets her a jaded, done it all, it's way less fun.

I love helping people try new things.

You mean people with two left feet?

How amazing did you feel after you finished that hike yesterday?

Incredible. See?

Best job ever.

Cool.

Now, I'm guessing you folks enjoy going for a hike, sitting by a lake, or a

patio.

Now, try to imagine any of those activities without birdsong.

It's pretty hard, isn't it?

Because bird songs are like nature's radio station.

And hopefully by the end of this tour, you'll be able to name some of its top

ten hits.

It's usually easier to hear birds before you see them.

And I recommend looking with your bare eyes first, rather than your binoculars.

Hear that?

Yeah.

Keep listening.

Where's the song coming from?

There.

Beautiful.

Yeah, what is it?

What does it look like?

Like a sparrow with a yellow top.

Check your books.

Oh, here it is.

It's a golden-crowned sparrow, right?

You got it.

Now make a note in your book.

And please, be as descriptive as you like.

Follow me.

You

see

that one up there?

Sunrise Peak is known for its eagle population, so it's no coincidence we

stopped here for lunch because this is the best place in the resort to spot it.

So enjoy your lunch and keep your eyes up.

Amazing. Wow.

That looks so good. Yep.

Can I see what you got? Yeah.

I love that one.

You got so close. I think he looks lonely.

Don't you?

Yeah, I guess he likes to be alone.

I mean, he did all those hikes and climbs by himself, and a thousand miles

is a long time to be on your own, so I think he's just taking a well-deserved

break from us.

Really? Yeah.

If you say so.

Hmm. You know what? I'm just going to go down there and see if I can spot some

eagles. See you later. Okay.

Looking for eagles?

I usually see them over those trees.

A male and a female.

Their nest is just past that tree line.

It's where they raise their eaglets.

Eaglets? Is that really the name for baby eagles?

Never heard that before? No. I thought it was too adorable.

There they are.

They're amazing.

They truly are.

They need the same nest every year. And since they mate for life, It keeps

getting bigger and bigger.

Like a testament to their commitment for each other.

It's like the eagle equivalent of those yearly anniversary gifts. My mom's

really into those, like paper for year one, cotton.

Except with eagles, it's wood every year.

It brings her a very romantic anniversary twig each year.

But together they build something incredible.

They do.

We should get back to the group.

Sure.

Thank you for your keen eyes today.

All of these logbooks will definitely help us with our conservation.

And don't worry, I didn't write anything about what we saw out there. Just soaked

it all up in here.

Excuse me, Katie.

Will, can I talk to you for a second? It's important.

Yeah.

Excuse me, Katie.

Yeah, sure.

So I've just spoken to a potential investor.

They love my expansion proposal, and they want to come survey the land.

Isn't that great?

Did you tell them about the areas we discussed as our appointment? Of course.

course. And I forwarded them your conservation notes.

Will, this could be it. After three years of planning and looking for money

to expand this place, it could actually be happening.

I should go. There's a tour starting shortly, but I'll see you later.

and regal-looking bird, the golden-crowned sparrow is remarkably

shy. But if you listen for its song, you may catch a glimpse of the shining crown

that makes it the king of the sparrows.

How about this one? I think that sun flare really adds some drama. I love it!

Good job!

Yep, gonna send that one to Sabrina.

Thanks. Well, don't send her this one, or she'll know exactly what's going on.

What? What?

Oh, you know.

I know what?

What's going on with you and Will?

Nothing's going on. Really?

Because I saw Mr. Loner head off after you today.

Well, yeah.

Yeah, he was doing his job. You know, he's making sure I'm getting the most

out of the tour, and I, my friend, am here doing my job.

So, you know, and also, I think there's something between him and Olivia.

Really? Yeah.

It's all we this and we that, and it makes sense. They have so much in

common. Sure, but I find opposites usually attract.

Kenny, he's making sure I get the most out of it and that I don't fall off a

cliff. Right.

And, yeah, so he's amazing.

But he's doing his job? Yeah, that's the one. He's doing his job. So show me some

more pictures, will you?

Okay.

Serena, thank you again so much. I still can't believe I'm here. I mean, the...

The deer, the eagles, the stargazing.

Love the updates, Katie.

And all the photos, too. But I want to hear more about this wilderness guy.

Okay. His face alone will sell coffee.

Sure.

Sure. What about the whole fish-out-of-water angle, though? You

know, city, girl in the wilderness.

Alone with her hunky mountain man.

You know what? He's actually so much more than that. He's a conservationist,

biologist.

In fact, I want you to find out all you can about him.

Sure. You got it.

Lefty? Yep. Okay.

Lean your arm back.

And look to the right.

Sent me back.

And... Yeah!

Yeah!

So, what brought you here? I mean, from what I read about you, you seem like

more of a journeyman. You know, like somebody that doesn't stay in one place

very long?

Journeyman? Wow.

That one's new.

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to... It's actually a pretty fitting description.

I guess this place offered me the best of both worlds.

Here, I get to meet people like yourself and educate guests on...

The importance of conservation.

Or more importantly, help you love nature so that you want to conserve it.

And then in the off season, I still get to go and be a journeyman.

What about you?

What do you do when you're not expanding your horizons? I spend a lot of time in

front of a computer.

Programming? No, writing.

Like short little 20-word blurbs, we call them.

It's nothing special. It's a form of advertising.

I'm not surprised you're a writer.

I read the description you wrote for the birds.

I could really see them.

Well, I love it.

And I'd really love the opportunity to write more than just 20 words.

Did you grow up in all this? Doing all this outdoorsy stuff?

Believe it or not, I was a pretty kid.

Really? Mm-hmm.

I figured you were born on the frontier with your mama making grits and a cast

iron pan.

Wow, you really are a storyteller.

But no.

The only thing my parents knew about camping was that it rhymed with bears.

That doesn't rhyme.

Exactly. They didn't have a clue.

Got it.

But one year I went to summer camp and everything changed.

How old were you?

Eleven. So it was a few years before I was able to say goodbye to the big city.

Eventually I became a camp counselor.

And then I did hiking tours during my college summers.

Spent some time studying birds in different regions.

Plus. Two years on a ranch, my cowboy phase.

Of course, of course. I had more of a watch every episode of Friends phase.

My dad was a professor and my mom was a corporate lawyer, so our weekends were

books and fundraisers.

And other than my short stint at the cowgirl on that horseback riding camp, I

must admit that this is my second time in the wilderness.

How do you like it so far?

It's pretty awesome.

So you caught this fish?

I did.

Everything turn out okay?

Wait, you cook this?

Didn't I tell you I was also the chef?

What?

Kidding. That's a hat Chase wears very well.

Enjoy.

Oh, well, um, join us, please. I would love to get some more pointers on how to

catch one of these. Okay. Or pointers on any of the other hundred things you seem

to do so well.

A hundred?

That's maybe an exaggeration. Ninety-nine, maybe.

Hardly. Put me in front of a computer and tell me how clever I seem then, huh?

You did almost wipe out the guest database.

See? It's okay, though. We'll let it slide. There's one thing I would like

him to do. I can't imagine he would disappoint. What is it?

Ice skating.

Really? Well, I could help in that department.

Figure skating and ballet were prerequisites in my world.

Well, believe me, I'm still trying to change his mind. I'm on the rink all

winter long.

I'm more of a skiing kind of guy.

One of these days, we're going to get you on the ice.

Good luck with that.

Now, if you'll excuse me, ladies, I have a group scheduled.

Well, he's by far the best, but the good news is we're going to have him full

-time now instead of just for the summers.

Oh. Yeah, we just had plans and funding approved to expand and build a hotel on

the ground, and he's going to come in and help with the project, you know,

advising on the environmental impact.

Like an actual hotel?

Mm-hmm. Wow. It is a big deal. We're very excited.

Will, it's you?

He has strong opinions, but he's going to make sure that we do it the right

way. Well, no doubt.

It'll be hard being apart during the off-season.

Winters are long.

Well, if you would excuse me, ladies, there's some fresh blueberry pie. Would

you like a slice?

I am full. Thank you. Me too.

Okay, enjoy.

Subtle. It was. She had no clue.

Well, now we have a clue.

That they're together?

No, my friend, that was vague at best.

Doesn't matter if Will's into it or not.

Clearly, Olivia is.

And I'm not going to step in on that. That doesn't matter if it's official or

not.

think this will would do a cover um i highly doubt it well work on him oh

in the meantime i want you to get personal find out if our mountain man

has a love interest yeah yeah that that's one idea and a good one so go

with it our readers will love it and i can't wait to read it we'll talk soon

sure bye

Good morning, Miss Ryan.

Morning, Chase.

A little sore from yesterday's casting?

Oh, yeah, I guess that's it.

If it interests you, there's a stretch yoga class that begins in 30 minutes.

It'll do wonders.

Yoga, huh?

Is it for beginners? Because I've only done it a few times, and it was only

because my boss went on this whole mindfulness kick.

I assure you, anybody can take part.

Huh. Okay. Well, thank you.

All right, everyone, make sure your toes are spread on the ground.

We're going to start some sun salutations here.

And raising your arms right up to the sky, reaching over for crescent moon.

Make sure you're reaching out and up.

There you go.

And reaching down to our toes and into your plank. There you go. And down into

your cobra all the way up.

And make sure you're breathing in and out and into our downward dog.

There you go.

Paddle it out if you need to.

And up again, reaching up to the sky.

Coming back down to heart center. You take the perfect day to connect with

nature, especially this time of year.

Our hike just might show you some of the best scenery in this part of the

country. Make sure your toes are spread on the mat so that you keep your

balance. And up we go. One more. Raising to the sky.

Back down into heart center.

And that's it, everyone.

Got you a treat.

Thank you.

My boss wants the article to be about Will now.

You know, the hunky mountain man. Whatever name conjures up an image of a

heartthrob. And Will has made it very clear that he distrusts journalists for

that very reason.

You know, he doesn't want an article to be about what he's wearing or who he's

dating.

He wants it to matter.

But my boss just wants eye and word candy.

And I just don't want Will to find out, because I don't want him to think I'm

shallow. You're not.

You're trying to get ahead in your career. There's no shame in that.

Yeah, tell Will that. Tell me what?

Just how excited Katie is to find out what you have planned today.

On that note, I'm off to the sauna.

Bye. Bye.

No sunrise coffee today?

Um, no, no. I wanted to try the yoga.

Which you saw. I nailed.

You did all right.

So I heard some happy news.

Olivia mentioned that you're going to stay on full time.

Well, she's being optimistic.

I haven't actually accepted the job.

Oh, why not?

I mean, it's a great opportunity.

A stable, long-term gig.

And I do love Sunrise Peaks.

But... But that's just it.

I love Sunrise Peak as it is. It's wild, undeveloped, with a tent tucked away in

the forest.

Yeah. And a part of me feels that if I get involved, I can make sure that it's

developed properly, that the land's respected.

But then there's another part of me that thinks, I can't possibly support this

change. Well, are they going to remove the tent?

No.

It'll just be a small hotel.

Different. Right.

Well, Olivia seemed really happy about it all, and having you here, and...

Yeah, it would mean a lot to her.

And to you?

To be honest, I have a hike lined up for later in the year. A hike?

The Appalachian Trail.

What? Mm-hmm.

And I guess Olivia can't come with you because of the hotel, or...? That was

never a possibility.

She has a business to run.

Right, so you...

Would have to give up the hike to take the job.

Yeah.

And I've already got sponsors lined up, so... It would be a lot to walk away

from. That is a hard decision.

You know, you might not believe this, but my favorite book growing up was

about this brother and sister who lived in a magical cabin in the Appalachians.

And their dad took them hiking.

And taught them to never get lost by looking at the stars?

Yeah, they had a dog.

Yeah, I love... That book!

Me too. It was one of my favorite adventure stories. What? What was the

dog's name?

Oh, um... Daisy. Daisy? Yeah!

Weird.

Well, speaking of adventure, how do you feel about taking it up a notch?

What are you thinking?

I was thinking maybe canoeing?

Into it?

Um... Am I going to fall in the lake?

Oh, got you.

I don't know about that. Probably see some otters.

Maybe even some pups.

Baby otters?

Mm-hmm.

You knew I'd go for the otters. I had a feeling. Yeah, well, you were right.

Okay.

Okay.

Got it.

Put the paddle away from you.

Wow.

So tell me about this hike. How long is it going to take?

About five months.

What an adventure.

It's a far cry from glamping.

I know.

Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps.

If only I could be that brave.

Tell me about your writing.

There really isn't much more to tell.

Where do you get your inspirations from?

What are you passionate about writing?

Well, I guess when I was younger, I wanted to be a storybook writer.

And then I got my degree in English and got this job writing blurbs, and

honestly, since then, all I've ever thought about was getting to write more

than 20 words. So I guess I should give that some more thought, huh?

Can you describe this to me?

This moment out here?

And it could be more than 20 words.

Let's see.

Mountains made up of all...

the shades of the seasons surround a lake so pristine that it acts as a

mirror reflecting the mountain's beautiful face.

That was beautiful.

You try.

All right.

I'll give it a try.

On a day like this, normally I would be itching to hit the trails, cut a

solitary wake through the lake.

That went right.

Nice.

But in this moment, I'm grateful.

Grateful to be able to share all this beauty with someone special.

Look, Otter.

Five months, huh?

I am not that brave.

Maybe one day.

So, this is the best kind of tired, huh?

Yep. Full fun day, kind of tired.

You should take a break. I'll see you tonight.

There's a great event planned for the meteor shower.

Meteor shower?

Happens every summer.

The whole camp cooks together, we eat, we dance, and then we settle in for some

serious stargazing.

Backup, you dance?

What? I'm not so surprised.

Oh, nothing. I just, um... I figure a guy who spends so much time on his own

hiking and climbing... And what do you think I'd do when I reached the end of

one of those hikes at the top of a mountain?

I dance, of course.

Really?

No,

you don't.

Why do I keep falling for you?

It.

Falling for it. That's my man.

I know. Good.

I'll see you at seven. Okay, yeah.

That's right. We don't ever want to cut into the meat until it's been cooked and

well rested.

At this point, we want to gently pat in all of the seasoning. It's kind of like

you're giving it a massage.

Really go for it with the salt and the pepper.

Excellent. You're a pro.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the extent of our secret spices, because

salt and pepper, it's all good steak really needs.

Thank you.

Tom, have the up here.

Excellent. Now, this time I want to demonstrate how we get all the way to

the edges.

Wow.

He's incredible, isn't he?

I told you, we are very lucky to have him on our team.

Yeah, no, he's absolutely incredible.

All right, now let's flip him. We'll get the other side, and once that's done,

we'll throw him on the grill, and that'll be tonight's dinner.

You know, that was about a 12-ounce steak. Yeah.

And I have zero guilt because I canoed an entire lake and back today. I wish I

could say the same, but I only sweat off my pounds in the sauna today.

Oh my gosh, what?

Pure perfection.

Huh? I don't believe it. You said you don't dance. I never said that.

What about you?

Got any moves, city girl?

Do I have moves?

Mm-hmm.

I got moves.

Olivia? Yes, Chase?

I noticed you didn't have any dinner, so... Thank you. That was so thoughtful.

I mean, you take such good care of everybody else here. I don't care if

somebody looks after you.

And perhaps after you're done, we could...

Have a dance.

You know, I think I'm going to skip dancing tonight.

Another time, though, Chase.

Thank you.

Enjoy.

Wow. I mean, I didn't take you up on a dance competition.

Oh, come on. Like you would ever give up on a challenge.

Right. I wouldn't. But maybe I could cheat and you could be my partner.

You know what? I think I'm just going to go get a drink.

I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I think I've run out of wishes.

What?

So many shooting stars. I can't think of nothing to wish for. You can't ever run

out of wishes.

And here comes yours.

What? Pretty amazing, isn't it?

Yeah. Never seen anything like it.

Hot chocolate?

Yes, please.

Penny?

Actually, I'm gonna go talk to Chase and see what cuts of steak he recommends,

but thank you.

Bye. See ya.

Gonna sit?

It's so easy to forget about stars when you live in the city.

I think I can see, like, three.

From my department.

Oh, is this one of those moments that's best spent in silence?

Can't be.

But when I was at camp, my counselor Atza, whose name meant eagle, he would

tell us star stories.

Tell me.

Well, I'm not as great at telling stories as you were, Atza.

I mean, he had a way to make his stories really resonate and stick with you.

Don't worry, I think, um... I think I'll remember this.

Well, my favorite story was the one about Nanook.

It's an Inuit legend.

He was a bear.

Great, big, white polar bear.

And one day, he was out in the ice searching for food.

And a bunch of dogs started chasing him.

And he ran as fast as he could.

But they kept chasing him.

And he ran and ran and ran.

And he ran so far, he didn't realize he'd reached the edge of the world.

And he slid right off into the night sky.

And there he is.

He became a star.

That's right.

See?

That's his tail.

And you like them?

Oh, yeah.

I think I can see them.

They understood that we just share all of us, this whole universe.

When you're out on your long hikes, does it ever feel like you're at the edge of

the world?

Like, does it not get lonely?

It does.

So does that mean that you...

Have or want somebody to share it with like a Jane to your Tarzan

Sure Really?

I always figured that you were fine being a lone wolf Let me put it this

way. I'd rather be a lone wolf than Share it with the wrong person because

you're right. Sometimes it does feel like you're at the end of the earth and

When you're in a place like that, you want to make sure you're there with

someone

You'd be happy to step off the edge with.

Those are pretty powerful words.

I had a good teacher.

So this Appalachian hike, are you going to go alone on that?

That was the plan.

But things change.

Oh? Like this hotel deal, or?

That. And other things.

Because the universe is funny like that.

You never know what it's going to bring you.

It's bringing what?

Um, oh, we're just, uh, we're just talking about Will's long hikes and

whether he likes to go solo or with someone.

Oh, he goes alone.

Well, that's not necessarily true.

Well, it doesn't matter anyway, since you've canceled that Appalachian Trail

one. Well, that's not actually true.

What?

You didn't cancel it?

No, I told you, I was still deciding.

You know what, guys? I think I'm just going to go.

I'm going to see if they have more hot chocolate.

Still deciding?

What's there to decide on? It's a great opportunity.

There's more than that. And you know it.

Look, I know you have reservations about the idea of the hotel, but we can make

it work.

All of it.

The water, the wildlife, everything.

Because certainly you wouldn't choose the hype, would you?

Go out into the woods again alone?

Over the... job?

I'm sorry, Olivia.

I honestly don't know.

is a man looking for someone to step off the edge of the world with.

Oh.

That's like an online dating profile.

All

right,

Marina. You wanted a story about me really going for it? And that?

what you're gonna get.

Really?

Okay. I can't believe I'm going to say this, but if you're not busy, would you

spot me on the road for us?

Yes, I would.

Great.

Thanks.

All right.

How are you feeling?

Jelly legs? Is that a feeling? I got you.

I'll be with you every step of the way.

Plus, you're safe.

That belay system will catch you if you fall. Belay.

The word I've never heard or said before. What does it mean?

It means that carometer can hold 40,000 pounds.

So you'll be fine. 40,000 pounds? Well, in that case, I think I'd better head

back to the pastry bar.

I'm kidding. I'm kidding.

Let's do this. All right.

Okay. Let's do it.

Okay.

Okay.

You're all right.

Ah, yeah, yeah, this is really high. This is high, right?

Not that high.

Uh, so, uh, so what do I do?

What does it look like you should do?

I should proceed with caution. Mm-hmm. Yep.

And, uh, and step to that one.

You got it, Katie.

I'm ready.

You are.

Okay. Okay.

Okay, ooh, okay.

Wow.

Oh.

Nice work.

Good job.

Nice and easy.

Next one.

How am I doing?

Really good.

Yep.

Oh, how did I do? Perfect.

I made it.

Hold on.

How'd that feel?

I think I did it.

Yes, you did. Yeah.

Ready for the next one?

Yes.

Yes. Okay.

I'm right behind you. Okay.

I think I'm getting the hang of this.

If you are.

So is this the end of the course?

There's just one more bit, but if you ask me, it's the best part.

I can't do this. This is too much. I'm not ready for this. It's just scary.

I don't want to do this. The cable then.

Just hold on with two hands.

And back.

And enjoy the ride.

You got this, Katie.

How do you feel?

Incredible.

Like... Like you can do anything?

Yes.

Well, there you go.

I can't believe I just did that.

Thank you. You don't need to thank me.

You did this all on your own.

So, I guess we'll have to stop calling you rookie now, huh?

Well, I mean, not if I want to keep trying new things.

Well, Do you have any other requests for this afternoon?

Repelling?

Horseback riding, maybe? Okay, I don't want to try everything today, okay? I

feel pretty buzzed on adrenaline already, so... Well, there's one thing

you have to try later.

Okay. But it's more of a sugar rush.

And it does require some skill.

But the payout's worth it.

You in?

I mean, how could I say no?

Perfect. See you then. Yeah.

Turn your call as soon as possible.

Sabrina, hey, it's Katie.

Look, I really think we should shift the article back to my original pitch,

because I'm really going for it, just like you wanted, so I just think we

should drop the whole will angle, and I'm going to keep pushing myself, and

it's going to be great. So just give it a read when I'm done, and let me know,

okay?

Gotta go. Bye.

Amazing,

isn't it?

I miss when you fireflies.

Like our own little patio lanterns out here.

Yeah.

Ready for your next challenge?

You seem like you're on quite the mission today.

Oh.

Yeah, you could say that.

I mean, I had to bolster all my courage to do it, but I was motivated.

It's amazing what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it.

Of course, you also have to have the desire, because endurance will only get

you so far.

Like your Appalachian Heights?

Exactly. Because when the going gets tough, it has to come from in here.

I guess you could say that about a lot of things.

Like my writing, for example.

I was so focused on the word count, I never thought about why I was writing.

You know, I just wanted the job.

It led me down a path that I never wanted it to go.

I'm working on it.

That's great.

Yeah, I just hope I can fix it.

Okay.

You ready for this?

Mm-hmm.

Ta-da!

What do you think?

It's really good.

Here, you try it.

It's really good.

You know, this week's been amazing.

I mean, every week here is pretty great.

This week... I'm going to remember it.

Me too.

And seeing as tomorrow's your last day.

I think we should do something special.

I agree.

Um, I actually want to try something.

I want to get back in the saddle.

Really? Don't worry.

I'll make sure you're safe.

Thank you.

Hey, Penny, hi.

Don't mind me. I'm just walking back to my tent.

Oh, no, no. Come sit down. You've got to try some of these s'mores. You actually

do. And you can have my spot.

Because I have arrived to plan for tomorrow.

Good night, Katie.

Good night, Will.

Hey, Penny.

Sweet dreams.

Sorry for interrupting.

Oh, no, no, no. You didn't interrupt anything.

I mean, you did say he was going to remember this week.

Well, he's going to miss you when you're gone.

So he'll miss me. He'll get over it.

You know, he's got all this. He's got his hike and Olivia's here.

Which means nothing because he wants you.

I mean, he lives in the woods.

I live in a one-bedroom in a concrete jungle.

I've seen worse odds.

Have you?

Because feelings aside, there is still the issue of my article, which I am

trying to redirect back to what it was supposed to be. But if my boss doesn't

go for it and publishes it, and it's all about Will, then that's it.

It won't matter if I live in a tree house above his tent.

He's not going to want to have anything to do with me.

So then tell him.

Tell him the truth about why you're here and how things have changed.

Oh, I don't know. I don't know that he understands.

Well, he's going to learn the truth at some point, regardless of which article

your boss publishes.

So don't you want to be the one to tell him?

The thought of...

Telling him?

It's way scarier than anything I've had to do.

That, my friend, is love.

Katie, I'm sorry I picked up your message late last night. That's fine.

Don't worry about it.

I'm actually on my way out to go horseback riding.

I'm conquering my biggest fear. Didn't that make for a great story?

Ooh. Are you going with our hunky guide?

I am, yeah, yeah, but that's not really the point. The point is that this city

girl is crushing it.

Well, actually, Will is the point of the story now, and I need you to get a

picture of him on that horse and try and find out more about what makes him tick.

Okay, um, look, here's the deal.

Will likes to keep a low profile.

Well, you're a journalist, or you want to be, right?

Yep, yeah, I do.

Great, get some answers.

Oh, gotta run.

Make your last day count.

So the article in the trail magazine, I know that it wasn't ideal, but wasn't it

at least good exposure?

Would have been.

If it wasn't about me and more about all the work that needs to be done to

protect this place.

There they are.

Hi. Okay, you know what? I don't think I really need to do this. Come on.

I promise they don't bite.

Put your trust in them, and they'll trust you. Plus, if you give them a

carrot, they'll be your bestie forever.

Okay.

Okay. Okay.

Ooh,

so soft. Like, um, kind of like velvet.

And they're beauty.

Common sources there are.

You know, the Navajo people believe that a horse can heal us by absorbing our

negative emotions and energy.

The horse blessing ceremony has helped rid the horse of all that bad energy.

So, you ready to get back in the saddle?

Yeah, I guess so.

You'll be fine.

Remember, put your trust in them.

I trust you.

Yeah.

How do you feel?

Good. No, you know what? Actually, great. Look at me. I'm doing this.

Yes, you are, Katie.

We'll go on foot from here.

Oh, Kate, where are you taking me?

You'll see.

Here we are.

Where are we? Are we still in Peaksland? We are.

Just on the very outskirts.

Not too many people know about this part of the property because, thankfully,

it's undeveloped.

Virtually untouched.

As it should be.

So beautiful.

Welcome to Lavender Grove.

And none of the other guests know it's here?

Nope. Olivia's been very diligent about keeping it a secret.

Because she and I both know that the most beautiful land is also the most

vulnerable land.

Yeah.

Ah, that scent.

Gives me a vision of a warm, huge blossom nestled within the...

deep earthy forest where a breeze blows its wild floral notes

on the leaves and then it's gone wow your turn

yeah old cowboy legend

has it that when a cowboy would head out for a long cattle drive he'd leave

lavender behind for his girl and then you have my heart And the lavender was

the only flower that could last until it came back.

Well, um, well, I have to tell you something.

Um... Wait.

What?

What are you looking at?

It can't be.

What is that?

It's a marker.

Usually left when the land's been surveyed.

But I thought nobody really knew this place existed.

That's what I thought.

We should get back.

Yeah.

Yes, I know it's perfect, and it has the flat ground cover that we need, but...

Sorry, I'm going to have to call you back. Thank you.

Hey, Will.

How's your day going? Are you making sure Miss Ryan's last day is memorable?

I just took her out to Lavender Grove.

Oh, you did?

That's certainly a special treat.

Is something going on, Olivia?

Because I thought Thurber is my crowd there.

I did everything I could, Will, to even hide that it was there, but the aerials

of the property gave it away.

So you didn't vouch for it?

I tried everything.

Every other option of where to build the hotel.

But they hold the purse, and this is what they want.

Why didn't you tell me?

I just found out yesterday, and I wanted to fix it before you knew and find a new

investor, but you and I both know we may not get another opportunity, and I want

this place to grow.

Not in this way, but I don't know any other way.

And the worst part, I don't want you to think that I don't care, because I do.

I know you do, Olivia.

I'll make it up.

Place that you dream, so you do what you have to.

Are you saying this may not be your dream?

Sorry Olivia, as much as I love it here, I don't think it is.

Can I join you?

Of course.

How are you? Did you find out what that marker meant?

I did.

It seems the investors have decided that's where they'd like the expansion

of this place built.

Um, can't Olivia talk to them, or...? She's tried, but her hands are tied.

And unless I stay here and help her realize her dream together...

I don't really have a place to stay. Right.

So, are you going to stay and cancel your hike?

No.

Because my heart is in here.

It's reception.

Oh, sure.

Where's he gone?

I think he just told me his heart isn't with Olivia.

Really?

So, Ben, did you tell him about the article?

Hi. Article?

What article?

Uh, I should leave you two.

Bye. Bye.

Um, if you need to go and deal with something, that's fine.

It's a question about Rainbow Trail. What article is Penny talking about?

Um...

Complicated.

Okay, um... When I told you I was here to widen my horizons, that was true.

But it was because I got the opportunity from my boss to write an article. It was

2,000 words.

It was about this city girl who gets to go and conquer all of this.

But I had to be undercover.

So, this whole time, all this?

Just journalism?

No. No, no, no. I mean, it was meant to be, but it became so much more.

I get it.

You couldn't tell anyone in case it altered your experience.

Exactly.

I can understand that.

It's good.

Um, but there is more.

When my boss found out about you, she wanted to change the focus of the

article. She got all caught up in this vision of a mountain man and adventure

and romance.

You did well.

You did all this without me knowing.

I didn't know what to do, and I feel terrible, and I'm so sorry.

Today is like deja vu.

First lavender grove, now this.

But I think that I can fix it.

You know, like if you...

Tell me what it is that you want in this article, then I can go back to my boss

and I can ask her to change it.

You know what?

It's okay.

Unless there's something else you'd like to know about me.

Maybe your boss would like something more on my love life.

Because there really isn't anything to say about that.

Good night, Katie.

And I hope you've enjoyed your stay with us.

Hey, is everything okay?

Please tell me it is or I'll feel terrible.

Penny, it's not your fault.

Hey, I am the one who should have told him by now.

I just saw a wolf.

A wolf?

Yeah.

I wasn't even scared.

And it made me think that falling in love is the scariest thing you'll ever

encounter, so...

Everything else just seems kind of tame in comparison.

Good morning, Miss Ryan.

Good morning, Kate.

All ready to go?

Yeah.

I guess so.

Hey, have you seen Will today?

I haven't. I believe he's out leading a hiking tour.

Is there something I can help you with? No, no, no.

All right.

Actually, when you see him, could you just say goodbye?

Of course.

Thank you.

I just wanted to say goodbye.

Um, Olivia, I just wanted to say bye.

Katie, we're so sorry to see you go.

Thank you.

I had an amazing time, and I want to make sure that I give Chase here a five

-star review.

Well, thank you. Yeah, he's pretty great, isn't he?

And full of surprises.

Apparently, he is a champion skater and spends all winter on the ice.

Who knew?

Wow.

What about you? Do you have any plans to visit us? I'm sure Will would really

like that.

Oh, um, I doubt that.

I haven't been completely truthful about why I'm here. Um, what you might as well

know as well was to write a story on your resort.

And I promise it would have been a glowing testament to all this, but my

boss made it all about Will.

You know Will?

Yes, I do.

I'm in a bit of hot water with him myself.

I know. I heard about Lavender Grove.

I just wish that there was some way I could save it. But apparently it doesn't

matter what I say, my words don't make a difference.

That's it.

What? I think I may know a way I can help you.

How would you do that?

With 2,000 words.

I need you to send me all your photos from this week. The eagles, the lake,

anything that showcases the natural beauty of this place. Of course.

You know flamboyant? I think so, but I just hope it works.

Katie. It was so nice getting to know you. You too, Katie. And thank you for

getting my photos out there.

Of course. I'm going to keep you posted about the article. Good luck.

All right. Okay.

What's this?

This is the article you want.

This is what we should be publishing.

Katie, I already have the copy you sent about Will. I know that. Forget about

that. That fluff.

This has everything.

How much the resort has to offer.

How I was challenged and inspired to overcome my fears. How Will is a guide

like no other.

And how the natural beauty of the landscape needs to be respected. And the

importance of conservation. Because without it, Sunrise Peaks wouldn't be

what it is today.

You got all that in under 2,000 words.

1,998 to be exact.

This is not what I asked for.

I know.

But you're right.

It is better.

I'll run it.

Thank you, Sabrina.

I promise you it will not disappoint.

Now go type this out.

Well, you need to see this.

I'm going to let you read it on your own.

Local wildlife experts agree that building further from the water and

leaving places like Lavender Grove untouched would be less disruptive to

the ecosystem, leaving Sunrise Peaks to continue to be a magical place where

this city girl learned about the stars, the water, the birds and the joys of a

quiet dawn. As the resort's most knowledgeable guide taught me.

There is nothing more beautiful in the world as a heart that is changing.

And there is no doubt that this place changed my heart as it will yours.

Thank you.

Well, there's a group that wants a picnic down at Lavender Grove.

Think you can take this to them?

Yeah, for sure.

Thanks.

Hi.

You got my delivery.

I did.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Your article generated so much interest that Olivia was able to save Lavender

Grove. Well, I just... After everything that happened, I realized how I want my

words to affect people, and I want them to motivate people to make change.

Or in this case, not.

Either way, I just want them to make a difference.

And they did.

Katie, I'm sorry.

I wanted to come to you to apologize.

I never gave you the chance to make things right, and I was having such a

hard time finding the words. It's okay.

You just did.

Not all of them.

Katie, you have my heart.

You have my... I'm so sorry.

I just... I had one more fear I had to get over.

You okay?

Just this.

Hey, how do you feel about this?

Pity Girl goes on Appalachian Trail.

I love it.

Really? Yeah.

Because I pitched it to my boss, and she went for it.

You know it's a long trail. I know.

Let it just be you and me.

I know.

Do you think you can handle it?

Oh, I can more than handle it.

It just might take a little longer.

Oh, wow. You think I'm going to slow you down?

Yep.