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I've been trying to figure out how to say

this to you for a long time.

I think I have to go all the way back to the beginning,

to the love story I grew up on.

My parents fell in love in Paris.

My dad was playing professional volleyball and

living in a studio in the 20th.

My mom was working her way through Europe after college.

She was supposed to leave for Munich the day they met.

She had a ticket and everything, but she

never did get on that train.

Growing up, I'd constantly ask her

the same question, what was it about my dad that made

her realize he was the one.

I can't tell you all my secrets, Charles.

It was a challenge to figure it out for myself.

So she was delighted when I chose to follow in her footsteps

after grad school, living and working in Europe for a year.

It was amazing.

And I never expected I'd fall not once, not twice, but

three times that year.

And I didn't expect it to end the way it did.

I went to Europe looking for my own love story.

And I came home with a broken heart.

Honestly, I came home broken.

And that question I had asked my mom over and over again,

it didn't matter anymore.

I didn't want to know when to skip the train.

I couldn't hurt like that again.

I didn't care if it had meant I'd left the love of my life

across the ocean.

Don't get me wrong

If I'm looking kind of dazzled

I see neon light

Whenever you walk by

Don't get me wrong

If I'm acting so distracted

I'm thinking bout the fireworks

That go off when you smile.

At the American Cancer Coalition, last year alone,

we invested $100 million in research toward the cure.

Is it getting old nightly?

Were you the only one with a treadmill desk

in the entire office?

Yes, which is something that could be fixed with a click

of a purchase button.

I don't mind using yours.

Out.

OK.

Don't bark at me, Martin, or you won't get your bribe.

Black and boring.

Your favorite.

What do you want?

For you to read my seven robotics pitch.

No.

Oh, come on, it's just a quick read.

No, no, no, it won't be quick.

You're going to want me to fix all of your mistakes,

tell you where your research is too thin.

In fact, do your research for you even.

And then you will use all of my data.

You will nail that meeting and have our boss

thinking you are just a golden child here

to save the ACC, put you in the perfect spot

to take his place when he retires next year.

Do you think I'm dense?

No, no, no, I think you are a whiz at research.

No one is a whiz at research.

OK, that's not even a thing.

I just work hard--

And I work smart.

You're not as charming as you think you know.

Thing is, Martin, I am, though.

OK, look, it's not a handout.

It is an even trade.

We will do your makeup pitch first

and then my robotics after.

No, I think I'm good.

Please, come on.

I can see your nerves are practically

buzzing right now because you're going after $50 million.

It's the largest donation in ACC history.

You need me.

I've spent the last six months preparing for this pitch.

The entire team has weighed in, which

you could have as well if you had read any of the reports

I emailed out.

I'm more of an auditory guy.

Why don't you try it on me now?

I'll give you some pointers.

Wait, what?

For an auditory guy, you don't listen very well.

You can keep the coffee.

I know firsthand how rewarding

it is to meet a mom who no longer has

to worry about her daughter's medical bills,

or a grandfather who gets more time with his family.

The young woman who caught the warning

signs early and is never sick.

These aren't statistics.

These are people.

They're your customers.

Your skin care keeps them youthful,

your makeup keeps them confident.

We keep them healthy.

If you choose to invest here with us

at the American Cancer Coalition,

every dollar will have tangible impact.

And together, we can save lives.

A formidable presentation.

I know how closely involved you are when considering

an acquisition, Ms. Arnaud.

So I thought you would demand the same attention to detail

when considering a donation.

We can discuss more in person.

My people will arrange it.

I will see you in Paris, Ms. Martin.

Paris?

I can't go to Paris.

I can continue the conversations with their execs in New York.

If they had the authority to approve

the donation without Sophie Arnaud, they already would have.

Well, I can convince her over Zoom.

Are you afraid of flying?

In the seven years you've worked for me,

you've never taken a vacation day.

I'm dedicated.

All the more reason to go.

We've been at this for six months.

I mean, she just keeps changing the goal line.

What if I go all the way there and she says no?

The Chelsea Martin I know doesn't take no for an answer.

So what's really holding you back?

OK, look, if you can't swing the travel, I'll send someone else,

see if Knightly's available.

No absolutely not.

I'll go.

Are you sure?

Positive.

Yes, of course.

This is a Appoline.

It's my account and Sophie asked for me,

so I will see it through.

Ready?

I can't.

Dad?

Chelsea!

I'm here.

Oh, hey.

- Let me help you. - I'm good.

How about your knee?

I do this every week, Chelsea.

Sorry I've been so MIA lately.

It's not what I meant--

I am glad you could make it.

One of the true monsters in the game--

Chelsea.

Hi, dad.

Hey.

Wow.

He never mutes the TV when I come over.

Yeah, well, you like the Red Sox.

Not when they're losing.

Annabel Martin I did not raise a fair weather fan.

Did they get any touchdowns yet?

You, on the other hand, I blame your mother for you.

I don't know, dad.

She just told a sports joke.

She's learning.

Thanks for making the time.

I know it's hard with--

with work.

Yeah, sorry.

It was just-- it was a really hard day.

Hey, you made it.

We got Delmonico's.

Your favorite, right?

Thanks, yeah.

Thank you.

All right, you two sit, and your father

here is going to help me bring everything out.

Yes, I am.

Sherrie comes to family dinner now?

Dad wants us to get to know her better.

The woman who bought him at a bachelor auction?

Oh, so?

He's laughing again.

It's a good thing.

So, Chelsea, you were saying?

There you go.

Rough day at the office?

It's nothing.

Is everything all right?

I have to go to Paris for work.

I have a meeting there Monday, and I have to leave tomorrow.

Are you OK?

No, I'm not and I have to be.

It's getting pretty late for me.

I have that early showing in the morning, remember?

So I think I'll just take mine to go.

Thanks.

Sure.

I didn't mean to--

No.

Well, good night, girls' and good luck with that meeting

Monday, Chelsea.

Thank you.

You haven't been to Paris since.

I know since I completely broke down and left you two

to do mom's itinerary alone.

Just the thought of Paris and my stomach drops and I--

Do you need backup?

No, no.

I'm-- I'm a grown up.

I'm good at my job, and I am going

to just focus on the meeting.

Don't do that.

Look, having a support system doesn't make you weak.

Annabelle, you were five minutes into a master's program,

and you're already therapizing me.

Stop.

We could all go together.

It could be fun.

You guys have lives.

I'm leaving tomorrow.

It's summer.

Dad's not teaching.

My semester hasn't started yet.

Do you have weekend plans, dad?

Nothing I can't postpone.

- No, - Quick.

Which airline are you on?

Are you serious?

Are you really going to just book a flight across an ocean

like right now for tomorrow?

You know what mom would say.

Paris is always a good idea.

It's good to be back.

High class, Chelsea, look at you.

Well, I'm happy as long as I get a bed.

Sweet.

Here, I'll grab it.

Oh.

Really?

What?

You're seriously unpacking now?

Yeah, I can't relax if my clothes are all wrinkly.

Are you really just leaving your stuff in your duffle?

Yeah, I'm on vacation.

Yeah, but then you're going to--

you're going to look all messy.

Who's going to notice a few wrinkles in my shirt?

Me and every photo.

Is it going to keep you up all night if I don't unpack?

It really will.

You didn't.

Tell me you didn't.

Just I wasn't going to spring this on you, I swear.

So much for a support system.

Did you just piggyback onto this trip so what?

You could-- you could force me to say goodbye?

No--

Is dad in on this, too?

I thought it might help.

Oh, you don't know what could help.

You're not a therapist.

No, I'm your sister.

Yeah, exactly.

Which is why this is so messed up.

I'm not ready.

And if I wasn't ready then and I'm not ready now.

I mean, it was hard enough to even come here.

I didn't bring it for you.

I brought it for me.

But you've already done it.

You and dad when I couldn't.

You said--

We didn't want you to feel guilty.

So what, you've been just sitting

on this for-- for 10 years?

She wanted us to do it together.

It was important to her.

But clearly this was not my plan for how to bring it up.

I am never unpacking again.

Thank you, Mercy.

I can't deal with this right now because somehow I

have bigger problems.

Nightly?

Martin, why aren't you asleep?

What are you doing here?

Aidan didn't tell you?

You know what?

Can I just get some shut eye before you

grill me with a thousand--

No, Aidan didn't tell me what?

We're partners.

I'm your closer.

You're welcome.

You caught me just before yoga.

Yoga starts in 20 minutes.

I know this because I pay attention.

I am good at my job.

I am more than capable of handling

Sophie or no, on my own.

You are.

And yet you flew in Jason Knightly to what?

Save the day?

When life gives you an opportunity,

you don't just pray it goes well.

You put all your best people on it.

But, Aidan, life didn't give us this.

I did.

I went after Appoline.

I put in the hard work.

Adding Knightly doesn't change that.

I'm just giving you another tool.

The man's good at what he does, as I'm

sure you will have noticed since you are so observant.

Listen, this competition is weighing down your aura.

You need to expel that negative energy.

Yeah, and I'll get right on top of that

as soon as you call Knightly home.

Are you really going to make me bring out my boss

voice before sun salutations?

Lives are on the line with this donation.

Close the deal, get that bag.

I got to go clean my mat before I get stuck in the back.

Is this what corporate America is like?

Yes, I know.

I don't want to talk about it.

Can we talk about the other thing?

Also no.

He didn't even open it.

I understand where Chelsea is coming from.

I mean, I'm staring at this envelope and

my heart's pounding.

I thought it would be easier after all this time.

But it's not, is it?

Grief doesn't lessen with time, dad.

It's always there.

You just learn to live with the feeling most days.

And then-- then there are the days where it knocks

the wind right out of you.

Yeah.

We always knew this would be one of those.

The school is turning you pretty wise, kiddo.

No, this is my own therapy.

They didn't just make me rehab my knee.

So what are we supposed to do, go without her?

I know your mom wanted it to be all of us,

but Annabelle, I have to do this now.

Yeah.

Maybe you should talk to Chelsea.

Tell her why.

You just want her to be more mad at me than you?

Obviously.

We're both trying to help the same people.

We even work the same way.

You had pop ups to find the perfect foundation shade.

Wait, so do you record yourself

like this for every pitch?

You can mock me all you want, but it works for me.

Now for you too, considering you're a auditory guy.

Look, you got this down pat.

I don't need to know it.

Aidan just sent me here because you are terrible at schmoozing.

I am not.

I'm great with people.

You're the meanest person I've ever met.

Maybe with you, but you deserve it.

- Oh-- - No.

Potential donors love me.

Oh, maybe Aidan doesn't agree with you on that.

OK, I'm going to throw you into the Seine.

Sounds fun. I've never been.

I heard they cleaned it up recently.

Listen, I'm not letting you into this meeting

without being prepared, please.

Headphones.

I can listen to this without you hovering.

Don't you have family in town?

Why are they in Paris, by the way?

They just happen to be here.

What?

No, they-- they bought tickets when they found out I

was going-- it's a whole story.

Wait, your family flew to Paris on a day's notice to hang

out with you and you're here.

Do you hate them, or do you just love bullying me that much?

No, I like the idea of a $50 million donation that much.

Oh, come on, what's the family drama?

Why are you avoiding them?

All right.

Fine, I'll guess not enough first-class seats

on the last-minute flight, champagne was flat.

That's a bummer.

Hot towel wasn't hot enough.

Ridiculous please, just listen to the recording.

No, no, not until you tell me why you're actually here--

To work.

Oh, the truth, Martin.

OK, I swear I will wing it with Sophie Arnaud tomorrow.

I will make up stuff on the fly just to annoy--

My mother passed away.

I-- please don't--

don't look at me without pity look, please.

It was 10 years ago.

Cancer?

Yeah.

Pancreatic.

Yeah.

And she made this itinerary for us.

She didn't want a funeral.

She wanted us to come back together

to her favorite city and to leave her behind,

and I--I couldn't do it.

I opted out, and I thought that they had done it,

and I just found out that--

that wasn't true.

They waited 10 years?

Yeah, to ambush me on a work trip, I guess.

Or they needed you and you were too selfish to see it.

Excuse me?

Not many families can fly to Paris on a dime, Martin.

They never got closure.

And it sounds like they've been waiting for you.

And instead of being there for them,

you're here micromanaging me.

Yeah, I think I might actually hate you.

Doesn't mean I'm wrong.

Dad?

Hey, are you guys free?

Let me.

Thank you.

Numbered and color coded because of course they are.

Does this level of organization make

your little type-a heart soar?

Do you really want me to open them and ruin it?

You are so much like her.

Yeah, weirdos.

My loves, this

is where dad and I first met.

What you girls don't know is that I saved him

from a group of small children.

I was getting pickpocketed.

She saved my wallet.

I did not just

save your wallet, Glenn Martin I saved your very soul.

Head to the markets now.

You know the ones, Glenn.

Gambetta.

Gambetta.

That's us.

OK.

Is this it?

One of your mom's hidden gems.

Annabelle Rose, you weren't even an idea

yet when your dad and I used to shop here.

But I imagined bringing you here every time I

took you to the farmer's market when you were little.

The way you used to light up whenever

you got to taste something new, go to,

ask for the aged chevre right now.

Where is it?

It's right beside the fish market.

Really?

Yeah.

It's gone.

Yeah.

You love it, right?

It breaks my heart that I'm not there

to see your face right now.

Just like it kills me that I won't be there to watch

any more of your games.

But trust me, butterfly, when you make the World Cup team,

I'll be screaming your name from wherever they send me next.

And you will make it.

Don't say otherwise.

I may not be a sports person like your father,

but I can recognize talent and dedication.

You have a gift.

And I am so proud of you, Annabelle.

And--

Let's move on to the next one.

Well, she's not finished.

I think Annabelle is.

Let's-- let's go.

Yeah.

OK.

Chelsea, my firstborn,

my planner, my little romantic.

Always dreaming about when you'd fall

in love, how you'd meet the one, updating

your color-coded wedding binder from fifth grade.

I've never trusted anything the way I trust your heart.

I trust it more than you do, I think,

which is why I brought you here, where our family began,

where I tore up my tickets to Munich.

You've always wanted to understand why I did it.

But, Chelse, why isn't what matters.

What matters is that 25 years later, I'd make the same choice.

I'm leaving this world with very few regrets.

I do have one, though.

I hate that you had to cut your gap here short for me.

I know you left so many what ifs behind.

I know you still wonder about all three of them.

I don't want you to wonder forever.

So I'm asking you to do something out of character.

Stay in Europe right now, and don't come back until you

know for sure you're meant to.

Well, this is a disaster.

- Annabelle? - What?

It's funny.

It's like she recorded this for a couple of strangers.

No, it's not.

Just because you-- you blew out your knee

doesn't mean you're not the daughter she's proud of.

Oh, yeah.

Chelsea the romantic.

You don't even date.

Who are those what ifs mom's talking about?

I've waited too long.

I screwed this up.

I'm so sorry.

We still have one more to go.

Chelsea, I have never blamed you

for not wanting to come back.

Come on.

We don't want to lose the light.

Yeah.

Come on.

All right.

Over there.

That's where she loved to read.

OK.

All right.

Oh.

My love, we've said

all the things we need to say 100 times over.

You're the love of my life, the keeper of my secrets.

Because of you and our girls, my story isn't a tragedy.

Shorter than we wanted?

Yes, but full.

So full.

It's why I brought you all here.

Not to cry over me, but to realize

how good I had it to keep chasing that for yourselves.

So one day, you're lucky enough to look

back and feel like I feel right now, blessed and loved.

All right.

Go on you three.

You're in Paris.

Live it up.

Honestly, disaster.

Annabelle, come on.

I mean, this should make us all feel hopeful.

Hopeful?

Yeah.

Your mother wanted us to find happiness.

You to find love again.

I mean, if I can manage it, both of you can too.

Manage it?

But love with Sherrie.

Dad, you've been dating for a few months.

Sherrie's become important to me.

You barely know her.

You barely know her.

I'm going to ask her to marry me.

Now?

You are telling her now?

Of course you knew.

Yeah, because it's the dad and Annabelle club again.

And what am I?

Just like the weak sister who can't handle the truth?

No, you are the sister who is not there.

I didn't mean.

Look, you're obsessed with work.

You don't come to family dinner most weeks.

If I know more than you, it's because I'm

the one who shows up.

You know what?

You were right.

Total disaster.

I don't think I've ever seen a place so beautiful.

Oh, come on.

You've been all over Europe.

You just like my photos.

I do.

Have you spoken to him yet?

I don't know what to say.

Well, it's complicated with so many handsome men who love you.

Oh, come on.

I don't blame them.

You're easy to love.

You have to say that you're my mom.

What if I've made a mistake, though?

What if I've left the guy I'm supposed to be with behind?

How did you know with dad?

I can't tell you all my secrets.

A-plus moping vibes.

Couldn't find a glass.

Who needs one.

I'm sorry.

I mean, why are you apologizing?

I haven't been around.

I ruined mom's tour.

And you waited all that time even though you were ready.

No, no, that's on us, too.

I could have done it without you or

pushed you harder to come back.

I didn't.

I'm so sorry.

I couldn't see that you needed me.

I wanted to tell you about Sherrie by the way.

He made me promise.

No, it's OK.

You don't have to--

No, no, no, no, honestly, this is a huge relief.

The woman wants a heart-shaped pink diamond.

- Heart shaped? - And pink.

How does that even make sense?

I mean, that is literally the complete opposite

of mom's taste.

I know.

Like, I don't understand how they make sense together.

I know.

I mean, I like Sherrie but I have been imploding,

keeping this to myself.

I bet.

And you're wrong about me.

I never felt ready.

Not once.

But the thing about pain is you have to feel it if you

want any chance at healing.

Yeah, it's basically the opposite

of what I've been doing.

Basically. Yeah.

Great.

So what now?

Well, you can stay here and feel

sorry for delaying mom's tour and making me sad or whatever.

Or you can make it up to me.

Option 2?

Good choice.

How did you find this place anyway?

I came here on a long weekend once.

Did you come alone?

OK.

Do not do that.

What?

Ask about your former lovers?

Lovers? Are you serious?

You know.

Come on.

There were three of them, right?

In about-- not at the same time.

Yes, yes, I dated three guys.

Who was the one that got away?

I don't know.

All of them, none of them.

I don't know. It was a long time ago.

I was young.

My age.

It's not that young.

It is.

Trust me.

I have never seen you date anyone.

Like, I can't even picture you being so--

What? Impulsive?

Free.

Yeah.

It was a wild year.

I was different then.

It just kind of seems like you've shut down

this huge part of yourself.

Like, I would never describe you as romantic.

Not in a million years.

Because I've been focused on work.

I love my job.

That's great.

Huge, even.

It's like the biggest win an adult human can have.

But one thing shouldn't be someone's everything.

What if mom was right?

Isn't there a small part of you that is

curious about those three guys?

Of course.

You know, the strange thing is, for years,

I never let myself wonder.

And now I can't stop thinking about it.

But what am I going to do?

I mean, really, am I supposed to quit my job

and go and find them in my age, please?

You could just take a vacation.

OK.

This is getting a little bit serious.

We're supposed to be living it up.

Hey, how's your knee?

Fine.

Why?

I love the sound of forever with you

Lost in the rhythm

Lost in the sound

Hearts beating fast

And never slowing down

It's a wild ride

Hold on tight

So let's get lost

And lost in love tonight

You're the only one I want

And I knew it from the start

Captivated all my senses

And baby, all my thoughts of you are endless

You're the only one I want

And I knew it from the start

Captivated all my senses

And baby, all my thoughts of you are endless

I love the way our bodies move together

Every move feels right

Every touch ignites like fire

I love the sound of forever with you

Baby, come a little closer

Don't want it ever to be over

No more distance in between

Cause baby

I know your touch might set me free.

Are you stalking me?

Please, I hardly recognized it was you at first.

I've never seen you with your hair down.

It looks nice.

You're supposed to be preparing for Monday.

I took a break.

You are the most infuriating, irresponsible

person I have ever met.

Now I recognize you.

You know what?

If I don't get to be selfish, you don't get to be lazy.

Yes, ma'am.

Oh work dude.

We hate him, right?

We do.

OK.

Feeling's mutual.

I was just leaving.

Buh-bye.

Are you sure we hate him?

Absolutely.

OK.

Ready?

Smile.

Oh, sorry.

Come on, please.

Stay.

I can't.

I've made a commitment to finish the program,

and people are counting on me.

Fine, go to France and Spain, Germany and whatever else.

But when it's over, come back.

Make Ireland your home.

Colin

Unless you don't want to.

I've never wanted anything more.

Then I'll see you again.

I'll see you again.

You have got to be kidding me.

What's happening?

My meeting just pushed.

She's claiming a family emergency,

but it's a total power move.

Sophie Arnaud is famous for it.

I should have known.

She would have had us fly all the way here for her

and then she just string us along.

It's a total move out of her playbook.

I should have expected it.

So we can go back to sleep?

Or maybe it's time for a little vacation.

I'm listening.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You two never call this early, so I figured

you might want some caffeine.

Thank you.

And there's also a peace offering.

Thanks.

Listen, Chelsea, I'm sorry about yesterday.

The way I told you about me and Sherrie.

I blew it.

A little bit.

I love your mother.

I always will.

And I also love Sherrie.

So I'm just asking that you give her a chance.

We have something we want to tell you.

We're not going to be flying home with you.

Oh.

We're going to do Chelsea's mom thing.

OK, it's not exactly the mom thing.

What mom thing?

She's going to revisit her past lovers.

Do you have to make it sound so weird?

Your gap, your affairs, your European liaisons,

your possible one true love.

Don't make me regret inviting you.

My meeting it pushed and I haven't taken a single day off.

So we're going to go to Ireland for a few days.

Well, awkward wording aside, I think it's a fantastic idea.

When I came home broken all those years ago,

I never put myself back together.

I closed the door to my heart.

Oh, my God, my toothbrush.

But mom was right.

I did have unanswered questions.

And one thing's for sure, I would not have been brave enough

to face them on my own.

Turns out a support system really doesn't make you weak.

Without Annabelle, I'd probably still

be living with my what ifs.

Chelsea Martin?

Colin?

That's me.

Your chariot awaits.

Thank you.

I'm so grateful I took the chance.

Because chasing those what ifs, they led me back to you.