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Okay.

Hey, Zoey.

I thought you couldn't kill a cactus.

Well, you still gotta water those roots.

Oh.

Did you get any sleep last night?

Who needs sleep when you have one of

the biggest meetings of your career to stress about?

Hey, no pressure.

Oat milk latte to the rescue.

Thank you.

Well, maybe a little bit of pressure.

Okay, listen.

You are wearing cowboy boots.

Yeah.

Vogue says they're in.

Hm.

I haven't worn those in ages.

Well, you should treat yourself

when you become Laura Hollis, Head of Marketing.

Okay, you're just saying what I want to hear.

Well, I also have something you might not want to hear.

You know that singer we had booked

for the presentation today?

She got laryngitis

and she couldn't record the jingle in time.

What?

No, this isn't happening.

No, no, no, it's okay, it's okay.

I found us another singer.

Okay, good.

Oh, it's more than good, yeah.

Come on.

Let's do this.

Okay.

The jingle I wrote is solid, right?

Yes.

You are an amazing writer.

Which reminds me, do you remember

that songwriting contest I mentioned a few weeks ago?

You're always telling me what I should do.

It's hard to keep track.

Okay.

Remember that song that you played me

with the lyrics I love?

That is good, isn't it?

Maybe I should have someone record it.

I'm so happy you agree,

'cause I went ahead and I submitted it.

You did what?

Come on, you have nothing to lose.

[soft guitar music]

I can't believe you did this to me.

I don't have time for this.

And what if I have plans for that song?

Like what?

Before this place, you were all about being a singer

and songwriter, and now all you do is bury yourself in work.

Which brings me to the singer that I mentioned earlier.

We are gonna record you singing today's jingle.

And I know you don't like performing anymore,

and you're just a writer.

But you need to do this.

You've gotta be kidding me.

We have no choice.

- No way. - Why not?

Zoey, I can't, can you please just do it?

Oh, if you say so.

[clears throat]

♪ Say goodbye to grease and grime ♪

♪ With To Go, you'll be just fine ♪

Yeah, you're not gonna do this, Zoey.

I told, you we need you.

Okay, there has to be someone else.

Who else, Laura?

We have no more time, and I know you can sing.

I-I can't believe this was your solution.

You got any better ideas?

Okay.

Just turn around, 'cause I can't perform under pressure.

[sighs]

[key clicks]

♪ Say goodbye to grease and grime ♪

♪ With To Go, you'll be just fine ♪

- [key clicks] - Okay, voice of an angel.

Check.

Oh, before I forget, Scott Brooks is coming to the meeting.

He had a total crush on you when he worked here.

So no distractions.

Okay, no way.

He's just a friend.

Oh!

Great!

Great.

[lightly suspenseful music]

Perfect timing.

[Zoey] I don't, I don't have anything.

[Laura] ♪Say goodbye to grease and grime ♪

♪ With To Go, you'll be just fine ♪

[takes deep breath]

[applause]

Now that we've talked analytics,

let's get to the heart of the campaign.

Stains can ruin important moments like

birthdays, weddings, and even crucial pitches.

This morning I experienced the stress

of a stain on my shirt.

This product made me realize that it gets rid

of stains and stress.

It does its job so that I can do mine.

That was you singing, right?

Uh, yes, but that's just a temp vocal.

- I'm not a-- - No, no.

No need to be modest.

Makes me think of my daughter.

She's always singing in her room,

but she's too shy to share with the world,

and she's almost as good as you.

Nice move with the stain.

Wow.

Great work up there.

Thanks, Scott.

So you're back in town?

Yeah, Carl wanted me back closer to head office.

How about a coffee?

Uh, yeah.

Sure.

I can meet you outside in like 10?

Great.

- Okay. - All right.

Well, you really pulled that outta thin air.

I guess high school acting paid off.

You know, Nancy really loved it.

Ms. Future Head of Marketing.

Fingers crossed.

You know, you're lucky.

She still calls me Chloe.

Great job today, Laura.

Thanks.

Consider yourself a front runner

for the Head of Marketing role.

Send me your best jingles as soon as you can.

Buy Town has a new campaign,

and if you can deliver another pitch like that,

the promotion's yours.

Yes, of course, I'd love to.

And great job, Chloe.

[Laura sighs]

I can just change my name.

Your singing today was fantastic.

I know Carl was impressed.

We actually have this national campaign coming up.

You should pitch.

Yeah, that's what I'm working on with Nancy.

Hopefully we can deliver.

Well, uh, Carl's whole big thing is authenticity.

So, just be yourself.

[laughs]

[phone rings]

Oh, sorry, one second.

Okay, I gotta take this.

I would love to do this again soon, eh?

Yes?

- Yeah. - Yeah.

Okay, that's a promise.

I'll see you later.

Scott here.

So, excited to use that song you like

for the new campaign.

Well, that's great, but you can't.

Why not?

You won the contest.

- What? - Look.

Oh.

[soft, wondrous music]

"Congratulations on being the winner

of the Songbird Songwriting Contest."

No, no, no, no, no, no.

This isn't happening.

- No, no. - You are so talented.

Come on.

You just needed a nudge in the right direction.

And look, it worked.

It's not ready.

And what about the jingle for the new campaign?

Oh, don't worry about it.

You'll write another one.

You just need to sign the release form for the song.

It's exciting!

Revelist Records.

Yeah.

It's run by Jackson Walker.

He's like a, a Luke Bryan or a Brad Paisley.

He releases music through his own label.

Hm.

Hey y'all, Jackson Walker here,

and Revelist Records is so excited to announce

that we have found our winner for the Songbird contest

with a new song that is sure to get in your head

and your hearts.

See, he's gonna add your song to his set list

for his upcoming concert.

- Sure. - It's perfect.

Great.

Yeah, just one minor detail.

Jackson Walker is my ex.

Oh.

Yes.

[mid-tempo country music]

[lively guitar music]

♪ Out in the sunshine ♪

♪ Down by the water, sipping on wine ♪

[lively guitar music]

♪ Out in the sunshine ♪

♪ Down by the water, sipping on wine ♪

[lively guitar music]

[phone rings]

Hello?

[Nancy] Hello, Laura?

Nancy, hi.

I think the lyrics you sent for the jingle

are perfect for the new campaign.

Oh, uh, that was fast.

Are you sure?

'Cause, 'cause I can write another one.

No need, I love these lyrics.

I need you to prep a pitch

so we can present a new jingle next Thursday.

Oh, that's a quick turnaround.

Well, we need to move quickly

if we're gonna land this deal.

I trust that's not a problem for you.

No, I can do it, no problem.

Perfect.

That's what I need in a new Head of Marketing.

Please sign the release

that I emailed you a few minutes ago.

We need to license it to the client if they like it.

Of course.

I'm signing now.

And done!

[keys click] [Nancy] I don't see

Really?

Um, let me check.

[keys clicking]

How about now?

[phone chimes]

- Got it. - Okay.

[Nancy] Looking forward to seeing your pitch.

[lightly suspenseful music]

Laura?

Uh.

[Nancy] Laura?

Yeah, yeah, that's great.

Have a good weekend.

[lightly suspenseful music]

[phone ringing]

Revelist Records.

How may I direct your call?

Hi, I'd like to speak to Jackson Walker, please.

Oh, may I ask who's calling?

It's--

Uh, it's Kale La.

Sorry?

- Kayla? - Uh, yes.

I had a question about the contest.

Oh, that's closed now.

Oh, I just really need to speak with him.

Okay, well, the earliest appointment I have

is three weeks from now.

Oh.

Well, it's kind of an emergency.

I wish I could help, but with the studio sessions

and the Songbird contests, I mean, he's fully booked.

Thanks for calling.

Have a great night.

[receiver clicks]

[phone beeps]

[phone thuds]

[Zoey] Isn't this a little drastic?

Trust me, I know him better than anyone.

This has to be in person.

Even if I get him on the phone,

he'll be too stubborn to listen.

But you'll be back for the presentation next week, right?

Definitely.

I talked to Nancy, said I needed a couple days

off for some inspiration.

As long as I'm back before the pitch, she's fine.

I mean, this is the biggest opportunity of your life.

I'll do my best to cover for you while you're away.

Don't worry, I'm gonna fix it.

Plus, it'll be nice to see my grandma.

I miss her.

[upbeat country music]

[airplane whooshes]

[upbeat country music]

♪ Here I am again, outside your door ♪

[exhales sharply]

♪ My heart in my hands ♪

♪ Here I am again, like with nothing on ♪

I am telling you.

With this concert deal Jackson's made,

Revelist is going to blow up.

He's gonna perform a new song.

I think it's gonna be his next hit.

Oh, hi.

Hi.

I'd like to speak to Jackson Walker, please.

Oh, do you have an appointment?

No, I don't.

I was just hoping I could talk to him.

Yeah, unfortunately he's in a recording session right now.

- Oh. - As I was saying.

That's okay.

Okay.

[lively guitar music]

Excuse me, you can't do that!

[equipment clatters]

Sorry.

[button clicks]

What are you doing?

Hi!

Laura.

I told her not to.

It's okay, Meghan.

I would like to speak with you, alone preferably.

Yeah.

Okay.

Everyone take 10.

[robust guitar music]

[door closes]

Sunflower.

Long time, no see.

What's it been, like five years?

Sunflower is sort of a back-then thing,

so we don't have to--

There's been a mix-up,

and you own some lyrics that I wrote.

Mix-up?

Yep.

I won that.

Entry number 120.

Yeah.

That's my song. I never thought you'd submit to my contest.

No, I didn't.

I didn't.

My friend did.

I write jingles for marketing campaigns, and so--

Well, your writing's changed.

In a good way, I mean.

Thanks.

But uh, you can't have it.

I'd like my song back.

So, you know, if you could just sign off on the release

and remove my song from the contest--

Laura, as soon as you signed the release forms,

we announced it on all our socials.

But, well, that was a mistake.

I didn't mean to sign it.

"These lyrics left me speechless."

Okay, easy now.

I don't want your ego blowing up.

I can't give it back now though.

It'll be a PR disaster.

And I'm performing

at the Harbor Sling Showcase next Thursday.

I mean, it's gonna amazing.

It's being televised nationwide.

We've got multiple different bands coming in.

We've got the stage, the lights.

It's all part of the same record deal.

I can't, I can't even believe it myself.

It's gonna be huge, Laura.

It's gonna be on TV?

Yeah, that was part of the prize.

[Laura sighs]

I mean, it'd be great exposure for you,

unless of course you don't want

your song to be a massive hit.

I'll have you know, plenty of my songs are hits, okay?

What, you mean your jingles?

Yes.

Right.

Don't judge me.

I just thought maybe you'd be more excited about all this.

Well, you thought wrong.

I'm up for promotion, and you've taken my songs, so--

"Taken."

Wow, okay. Well, as much as I would love you to stick around

you should probably get going.

[Laura laughs]

Are you serious?

It's outta my hands.

Jackson, come on.

It's nice seeing you.

You look good, by the way, Sunflower.

Sorry.

Laura.

Jackson!

[sighs]

[lively guitar music]

[mid-tempo country music]

Sweetheart!

Oh, it is so good to have you home!

I miss you too, Grandma.

Come on in.

[bittersweet music]

I wish you could stay longer.

I wish I could stay longer too, but I can't.

I've been teaching voice lessons in here,

and I had to rearrange your things,

but I left most of them up.

Now, if you were gonna be staying longer,

which would be fantastic,

I would go store everything here in another room somewher.

The basement is empty now.

Your mom and dad finally shipped the last

of their stuff to Texas.

[Laura] We were so young.

You and Jackson were such a sweet couple.

You know, he still subs in to play the piano

for the choir every now and then,

get some of the younger ones out and excited.

I didn't know you two still talked.

You know I've always been a fan of his.

Whatever happened to that songbook

that you and Jackson made?

You were such a great writing team.

[Laura sighs]

Funnily enough, my song just won his contest.

That's actually why I'm here.

Well, that's wonderful!

And isn't it just like you two

to be coming together over a song

and sharing your love of music again?

Yeah, only this time I'm not here to share.

I need my song back for a promotion at work.

Oh, well, I'm sure you two will figure something out.

Let me go make you something to eat.

No, no, I'm fine.

[phone chirps]

This is a huge mistake.

I can't let him take my lyrics away.

[Rose sighs]

He used to take your breath away.

You know what?

You've had a long day.

So why don't you get some rest,

and then tomorrow you can help me do some baking

for the Farmer's Fest, just like when you were little.

Okay?

Oh.

[smooches]

Thanks, Grandma.

[bittersweet music]

[sighs]

[upbeat music]

I have been talking for more than a minute solid,

and I don't think you've heard a word that I said.

Sorry.

I'm just really stressed about work right now.

Sweetie, singing used to relax you.

Where's that beautiful voice that I love to hear?

Laura?

Is that you?

- Kelly? - Hi!

- Hey you. - Hi, Adam.

Great to see you.

Wow, look at us.

The old crew is back together.

Sure is.

And we've added one more I see.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

We're excited.

What about you?

We heard Jackson's gonna sing your song.

Any chance the two of you will sing it together

like the good old days?

That would be fun. No, I don't perform anymore.

I-I write marketing campaigns for big brands now.

Never imagined you in an office job.

That makes two of us.

Well, I think it's cool.

Thanks, Kelly.

So I hear you're a stylist now?

Yeah, yeah.

I'm even dressing this guy up for the concert.

If only he was into fringe.

- No. - Love to see that.

Yeah, you would, wouldn't you?

I like a classic look, cowboy boots and a jean jacket.

You are a rising country star.

You need to dress the part.

Oh, you could dress me for the concert.

Who knows?

I might end up on TV.

I would love that, Rose.

I will stop by with some dress options.

That's a date.

Oh, check it out.

I'll be right back, guys.

[Adam] Hey, you guys wanna get a pic?

Is that really happening right now?

- Oh yeah. - Yep.

No, he's a big deal now.

In fact, we are the only ones

who will help to keep him level-headed.

- Good luck with that. - No, no.

You're not off the hook.

We need all the help we can get.

Now, he told me he wants to turn this place

into a mini Nashville.

Really?

Well, if you wanna make it in music, it's not here.

Well, with Revelist Records in town,

a lot of artists are deciding to stick around.

Yeah, and with the Harvest Lane Showcase being televised,

there are gonna be a lot of eyes on Grove Hill.

Hey, what are you doing tonight?

We are going ax throwing for my birthday.

You should come. Yeah, I'd love to.

Hey, what'd I miss?

Oh, we were just talking about how uncool you are.

Yeah.

Oh, hey, now you kids, you leave him alone.

Jackson, how's the new album coming?

Yeah, it's, it's coming.

Hey, as soon as you have something,

I want the exclusive scoop.

We're also gonna be doing a segment

for Farmer's Fest tomorrow.

Ah, the news never sleeps.

You should come by.

We're gonna be there selling pies, won't we?

- Yeah. - Oh, I will.

Grandma's helping the church raise funds for a new piano.

Oh. What would they do without you?

Speaking of food, I am craving a cheeseburger.

And olives.

She is obsessed with olives.

You guys hungry?

I could eat.

What do you say, ladies?

It's my treat.

We could even get fries and ice cream.

Fries and ice cream.

Haven't had that combo in ages.

You know, as tempting as that sounds, we have pies to make.

- So. - All right.

Suit yourself.

See you tonight, 7 P.M.

- Mwah! - Bye!

[mid-tempo guitar music]

[soft, thoughtful music]

No way.

Oh my, I remember that.

Look at all the songs you two wrote together.

You know, there was magic between you.

It feels like forever ago.

Thanks.

You two might not be together anymore,

but I will never forget how supportive he was

when you got into that music school and he didn't.

That showed real character.

Yeah.

He was loyal.

You should have joined them for food earlier.

You know, taken the time to reconnect with him.

[saucer thuds lightly]

It's so weird being around him now.

I don't even know how to explain it.

Do you think he knew it was your song?

I don't know.

He says he didn't recognize my lyrics,

but it doesn't even matter.

I just, I need my lyrics back.

My boss, Nancy, wants to use it in a pitch

for our biggest client.

My promotion's riding on it.

Oh, honey, I am so proud of you.

You sound like you're doing well.

Thanks, Grandma.

But Jackson wants me to be chasing dreams

I had in high school.

Well, unless these are dreams that you still have.

No, no, no, I-I didn't give up on them.

I just, I just found a new path.

I mean, touring was hard and, and people change.

That's true, we do.

And it's also true that some things never change.

Like you singing and writing songs

ever since you were little.

It's a part of you.

Okay, you remember--

♪ Daylight, sunlight ♪

♪ When I'm home, I'll be all right ♪

I remember that.

You know, when you were little, your mom

and I used to joke that even when you were crying,

that your cries were in perfect tune.

[soft piano music]

How do I convince Jackson to let go of this song?

You'll think of something.

I am just so glad to have you home.

[chuckles]

[upbeat guitar music]

Hello?

[Nancy] Laura? Hi.

Sorry to call you on a Sunday,

but I need your proposal for the pitch ASAP.

And can you send me a recording of your jingle?

Really, but I thought we had until next week.

I know, but I wanna review it all in advance

and be ready, just in case we have to make any changes.

So, when can you get it to me?

Uh, I can have it in your inbox by Tuesday.

Great.

I'll let Carl know and send him just the lyrics for now.

Okay.

You know, I was hoping to take some time off

to prep for the presentation.

You're gonna be back in time for the pitch, right?

Yes. I was also thinking..you know..,strategy wise

it might be more impactful to reveal the song

at the meeting.

Build up some anticipation.

[laughs]

Yes.

Yes, that sounds like it could be the stronger approach.

Good thinking.

Yes, totally.

[Nancy] Oh, I've got another call coming through.

But remember, I'm counting on you.

[sighs]

Okay.

[sighs]

Jackson?

Jackson?

Hello? [bell dings]

Jackson.

Hello?

Jackson!

Jackson!

[soft piano music]

What are you doing?

Oh!

Oh.

Is that pie?

Yeah, just a little peace offering.

How strategic.

I'd say thoughtful.

Hm.

What happened to you?

Oh yeah, sorry for the mess.

I was just down in the crawlspace,

reorganizing some gear.

Meghan's off on Sundays.

Can you pass me that shirt?

Thanks.

Sorry, I didn't mean to, uh, make you feel uncomfortable.

No, please.

As you were.

As I was?

Should I just take it off again, then, or?

[Laura scoffs]

Don't flatter yourself.

Hey.

Hey, sorry, am I interrupting?

You said it'd be cool if I came by now?

No, all good.

Laura, this is Cale, talented guitarist.

Played on my last album.

And Cale, this is Laura, winner of our Songbird contest.

Hi. Laura Hollis, hi.

Wait, are you related to Rose Hollis?

Yeah, she's my grandma.

No way.

She's my voice teacher.

Yeah, I think she's pretty much everyone's voice teacher.

Cale needs help with a song.

He's gonna propose to his girlfriend.

If I don't chicken out first.

Can I hear what you have?

Yeah, of course.

Okay.

So, I have, "I get so nervous every time I see your eyes.

One day maybe you'll realize what I feel inside."

I don't know about the next line.

No, you got it.

No, I don't, man.

"What I feel inside."

I want Shyla to love it.

Okay.

Do you mind if I take a look?

Yeah, of course.

"I get so nervous every time I see your eyes.

One day maybe you'll realize what I feel inside."

When on this night--

Our fates collide.

There's nowhere to hide.

With you is where--

My love resides.

You guys are so in sync.

[both] Mm-hm.

Well, uh, your song sounds great.

It does now.

I think it's more than great.

- I say we record it. - Really?

You get set up, I'll hop in the booth.

Okay.

You sticking around, Laura?

I'd love your perspective.

No, no, I-I can't--

Excuse us.

Yeah.

Get comfortable.

All right, man, sounds good.

All right, listen.

He wants our help.

He is a talented musician.

He's thinking about moving to Nashville,

and I can't lose another artist.

Well, what do I get out of it?

What do you want?

I can't just give you back the song.

- Then you're on your own. - Laura.

Come on, it's, it's for love.

Don't you have a heart?

Okay, fine.

I will--

We can sit down and I'll consider, consider your side.

I like it when you beg.

[upbeat music]

All right, Cale, let's get to work.

Yes!

[upbeat guitar music]

♪ We're gonna make it last forever ♪

♪ City limits getting near ♪

♪ Looking to all these new horizons ♪

♪ Kissing at the sunset ♪

♪ My head is crystal clear ♪

♪ Come along, everyone ♪

♪ There's a paradise waiting ♪

♪ Come along ♪

How was that, man?

That was it.

What do you think, Laura?

I think you have a wedding to plan.

Whoo!

Okay, I'm coming in.

All right.

You guys have no idea how much this means.

- Oh. - She is gonna love it.

Great job, man.

I'm gonna get that mixed tonight and right over to you.

You're the man, dude.

Hey, thank you guys, for real.

- I'll walk you out. - All right.

[soft music]

- That was kind of fun. - Yeah.

Maybe it's not so bad having you around.

Oh, look at that.

Jackson's got a soft side.

Well, don't tell anyone.

Our tour van.

Yeah.

Maybe it's a good thing I didn't go.

Barely enough room for one in that thing.

Well, I think we would've made due.

But you were right.

Something newer would've been better.

Broke down two weeks in.

[chuckles]

So, I've got some work that I gotta do now.

Oh, I was hoping we could grab a coffee.

Yeah.

No, actually we, we could.

Talk about the song.

Because you were gonna give it back to me.

[Jackson chuckles]

Right.

Because I said I'd consider it.

Okay.

I've considered it.

And no.

You should really read the fine print

before you sign things.

Okay, why are you being like this?

Because I like seeing you all riled up.

The thing is, I already have a version of the song.

You do?

Mm-hm.

I could show you.

No, I don't wanna hear it.

Look, I brought you pie.

So what?

That equals the song back?

Yes.

And I helped you with Cale.

Look, I don't wanna fight.

Can we just sit down like normal adults and talk about this?

The show is on Thursday.

There just isn't enough time.

I promised the network a new song,

and I have a reputation to maintain.

Look, you probably have so many

other entries to choose from. Just choose one of them.

No, none were this good.

And changing my mind last minute isn't my thing.

It's yours.

[Laura sighs]

Okay.

Laura.

Laura!

[somber music]

[phone chimes]

[slow-tempo guitar music]

I remember you.

[upbeat music]

[axes thudding]

Hi, you made it!

Oh, happy birthday!

Thank you.

I brought you the fanciest ones I could find.

You are amazing.

Come.

Wow.

This place has not changed.

Right?

There they are.

Hey, how's it going?

Hey, I hope you didn't take

what I said the other day the wrong way.

- No. - About working in an office.

No, no, no, no, it's fine.

It's just, when I think of Laura Hollis,

I think of you singing on stage.

Right.

Well, that was then.

But, uh, what about you?

Well, on the home front,

I'm focused on Kelly and the baby.

And at work, Jackson's showcase is getting huge traction.

Did I tell you the station is expecting huge numbers?

You're going, right?

Oh, no.

No, I have a huge, huge pitch,

and my presentation's scheduled for then, so.

Well, that's bad timing.

And to top it off, she actually doesn't want me to sing the song at all.

No, she's on a long and painful quest to try to get it back.

[Laura scoffs]

Yeah, it might seem like she's here to play,

but really it's just another tactic

to try to get what she wants.

That's right, Jackson,

because everything is about you, isn't it?

No, actually what I was saying, if you were listening--

[Laura] I was.

Is that everything is about you and your song.

There it is.

My song.

My song that I wrote that I don't want you to sing.

Except I already have, remember?

The version that you won't listen to.

You know what? How about a wager?

I win, you have to listen to my version.

You win, you get it back.

- Are you serious? - Yep.

Game on.

Whoo-hoo!

Fun!

♪ What am I to do? ♪

♪ Doesn't matter what I do ♪

Let's do this.

♪ She's got a hold on me ♪

♪ My heart stops beating when my headlight's shining on her ♪

♪ She's my country girl ♪

[ax thuds]

♪ I couldn't tell you what she's doing with me ♪

♪ She's so d*** outta my league ♪

♪ She's a little bit crazy on the weekend ♪

♪ Dancing in her red dress ♪

Don't worry, I'm just warming up.

Do I look worried?

♪ And I'm feeling like midnight's getting closer ♪

♪ And I just wanna hold her in my arms ♪

♪ Till the sun comes up ♪

♪ She's a little bit country ♪

[ax thuds]

♪ Yeah, she's my country girl ♪

Yeah. Whoo!

[Jackson chuckles]

[breathes deeply]

[grunts]

Whoo!

[Adam and Kelly cheering]

[Laura] Yes!

Sorry, what were you saying?

All right, game on.

♪ Johnny boy, put your hat back on ♪

[ax thuds]

Take that!

♪ You know you're out here on your own ♪

♪ Johnny boy, you got a long way to get by ♪

That's how you do it.

♪ Now hummingbirds are flying in the sky ♪

♪ Dreams are coming true ♪

What?

♪ A magic place where you can count the stars ♪

♪ Just lay down in the middle of the night ♪

♪ Look up to the sky ♪

Come on, Laura, bullseye and you win.

Okay, you got this.

You think you've got it in you?

- Heck yes, she does. - Come on, Laura!

I thought you were on my side.

I gotta root for the underdog.

You're not the only one who has fans, okay?

[tense music]

[all cheer]

Wait, wait, wait, wait!

[ax clatters]

No!

- Are you kidding? - Ooh.

[Jackson blows air]

Howdy.

Ha ha!

[claps hands]

You know you're in public, right?

Well, technically, the runner up is the second winner.

Your pep talk seriously needs some work.

[Kelly laughs]

[phone rings]

Hello?

[Zoey] Hey Laura, thank goodness!

We have a big problem.

What, what is it?

[dial tone]

Zoey?

Zoey!

[sighs]

I gotta go.

Work is calling, my phone just died.

It's okay, I get it.

Here.

Thank you so much for coming.

I miss you!

I miss having you around.

I miss you too.

And I can't wait to meet the baby.

So soon.

Adam.

- You heading out? - Yeah.

Great to see you.

- Great to see you too. - Bye!

- Bye, guys. - Bye.

Winner buys snacks.

That was always the deal, right?

That's the one good thing about losing.

You don't have a charger, do you?

All right, fine.

More for me.

Oh no.

Is this the revenge you wanted?

You are a child.

I'm sorry.

Would you rather me just take my shirt off again?

[both chuckle]

Fries and ice cream.

Probably my greatest idea.

Are you still mad at me?

No.

Well, yeah.

I'm more mad at myself for giving my lyrics out.

I actually have to go.

But good game.

[soft music]

Laura!

Hey, wait up!

No time.

You going to the Farmer's Fest tomorrow?

Yeah.

I'm gonna help Grandma set up.

Kind of in a rush here.

Well, great.

I'll drive you home.

Parked just over there.

Fine.

Thanks.

Hey.

Thanks, by the way, for helping with Cale today.

Yeah, you're welcome.

I mean it.

Honestly, I kind of needed you there.

Hate to admit it, but I've kind of been

going through some writer's block.

Oh?

Not that you would know what that's about.

Always been so great with your words.

Yeah, not so great at other things.

Like what?

Performing?

[door closes]

You know that's not true.

Still stuck on the showcase.

Okay, can we not?

So what?

You got the yips once.

It's not the yips.

That's what they say in sports.

Ah, it's the same thing.

Performing in front of a live audience.

You froze one time.

It's a long time ago.

You can get past that.

Who cares?

I care.

Can we go?

Fine.

I'll drive you home.

But first, I wanna play you the song, my version.

Bet's a bet.

[vehicle doors bang shut]

[soft guitar music]

♪ It's written right there in the stars ♪

♪ That I'll be right there where you are ♪

♪ There's so much space in the galaxy ♪

♪ Call it fate or chemistry ♪

♪ The feel when you're next to me ♪

♪ The feel when you're next to me ♪

♪ One, whenever you run ♪

♪ Two, whenever you're blue ♪

♪ Three, whatever you need ♪

♪ You can always count on, always count on me ♪

♪ Wherever you go ♪

♪ How far it might be ♪

♪ I want you to know, you can always count on ♪

♪ Always count on me ♪

That bad, huh?

No, um.

It just needs some work.

It's the tempo.

I knew you'd flag that.

I was still thinking about switching out

the guitar for the piano and--

No, it's not the instruments.

I just, I don't think it's gonna work.

[Jackson strums guitar]

You know who wrote, "I Will Always Love You"?

The one and only Dolly Parton.

That's right, 1974.

Well, Whitney Houston covered it in '92.

Dolly made over 10 million in royalties.

And did you know that Elvis actually wanted that song,

and she stood her ground and said no?

So, what?

Are you saying I'm Elvis?

Thank you, thank you very much.

No, I'm saying that, that I'm Dolly,

and, and, you know, she wrote like 3,000 songs.

I can write one more.

What if I wrote you another song?

You could try.

Try?

You're gonna love it so much,

you're gonna beg me to take back "Count on Me."

There you go again, wanting me to beg.

[soft, romantic music]

I guess you better get started.

[romantic music]

Come on, I'll take you home.

♪ Daylight, sunlight ♪

♪ When I'm home, I'll be all right ♪

Ooh!

[bell dings]

Ooh!

Ah.

♪ Daylight, sunlight ♪

Oh, yes.

Ah.

Uh.

[plate thuds]

Ha!

Have a nice time, dear?

Let's just say, I may have bitten off

more than I can chew.

Baking's coming along.

Smells so good.

[phone rings]

Zoey? Hi.

She needs the proposal by tomorrow?

But I just talked to her.

No, no, I didn't say I would record the jingle.

And, and she said, she said we could hold off until--

Carl likes my voice?

Okay, then, then that's what it'll be, then.

An upbeat jingle with my vocals coming right up.

I'll get it to you by tomorrow.

Thanks for the heads up.

I have to record a jingle

and write a new song for Jackson by tomorrow.

There's a fresh pot of coffee in the counter.

What would I do without you?

[smooches]

♪ Daylight, sunlight ♪

Come on, sing with me.

♪ When I'm home, I'll be all right ♪

[pleasant country music]

♪ If I give you my heart, you'll get it all ♪

♪ It's a long way down when I fall ♪

♪ If I'm gonna go down this road again ♪

♪ I don't know how to love, but it's gonna end ♪

♪ I'm gonna love you to pieces ♪

♪ When you're up there in the stars ♪

♪ Gonna love you like Jesus ♪

♪ When you're down there in the dark ♪

♪ If you ever need someone's open arms ♪

♪ If you ever wanna fall apart ♪

♪ I'm gonna love you to pieces ♪

♪ Even when you break my heart ♪

[mid-tempo country music]

♪ I'm gonna love you to pieces ♪

♪ Even when you break my heart ♪

[mid-tempo country music]

[Rose] Laura!

We're gonna be late!

Laura?

I'll be right down!

[sighs]

[purposeful music]

Okay.

Now, just wait for it.

- Okay. - Okay, there.

Now, make sure that you keep them all upright.

I'll try.

All right, let's go.

Okay.

Ah!

Here we go.

Why don't I take some of these?

Oh, thank you.

- Now where-- - Thank you.

Oh, you're welcome.

Oh wait, look, there are the ladies!

Yoo-hoo!

Once you drop off the pies,

then you two just go and enjoy yourselves.

- Hi. - Hi.

So, I have something for you.

Oh, me too.

Popcorn.

Oh.

[popcorn crunches]

What?

They're so sweet.

Well, it's kettle corn.

It's supposed to be sweet.

I guess my tastes have changed.

Speaking of change, what if I change the tempo

and we work on the song together?

Oh, so now you wanna collaborate?

Yeah.

What's wrong with that?

[romantic guitar music]

♪ There's nothing to hide ♪

♪ With you in my lover's eye ♪

[plays chord]

Will you marry me?

Yeah?

Did a pretty good job with that collaboration.

- Don't you think? - She said yes!

Whoo!

I see your point.

But I have something I think you'll like better.

[Jackson laughs]

- You wrote a new song. - Yep.

I don't know how you do it.

All right, fine, let's hear it.

I'm not singing it.

Just read it.

There it is again.

The yips.

Quit stalling.

Just read it.

Well, I'm just trying to make friendly conversation.

[soft guitar music]

And?

And it's well written.

It's got lots of great metaphors.

Flows nicely.

But meh.

Are you serious?

It's good.

It is good, but where's the heart?

There's heart.

No, it, it needs, it needs passion.

It needs to be real, Laura.

I want it to, I want it to grab me, you know?

Yeah.

[phone chirps]

Scott?

Scott!

Laura!

Hey.

- Hey. - Hi.

What are you doing here?

I'm visiting my grandma.

Ah, of course.

Oh, uh, Scott, this is Jackson.

- Hi. - Hi.

Nice to meet you.

You too.

I work for Buy Town.

They sent me down here to visit the regional office.

Well, I guess I'll let you two catch up.

Promised I'd go help sell some pies.

Sorry, did I just interrupt a date?

A date?

No, definitely not a date.

- Okay, well, for you. - Thanks.

I'm sure you heard Carl's leaning towards your company

for the new campaign.

How's it going?

Uh, honestly, there's been a few hiccups.

Really, I thought you were almost done.

Nancy sent it to Carl.

Carl showed it to the whole team.

He's really excited.

That's great, uh, but the jingle.

Yeah, can't wait to hear the final version.

He loves the lyrics and your voice.

We're now pushing for this to be an international ad.

Jackson owns the song I used for the jingle.

Uh, whew.

Okay, that's not good.

I thought you wrote it.

I-I did, but I accidentally signed it to his label,

and now he won't give it back, and it's--

Okay, you mean you signed a release form?

Forward it to me and I will figure out a loophole somewhere.

I don't know.

He's pretty thorough with that stuff, I just--

Trust me, these small businesses,

they just copy and paste contracts off the Internet.

It will not hold up in court.

Okay, I'll send it to you now.

Okay.

I-I can't find it.

Sometimes the releases go straight to the company.

You have to ask 'em for a copy.

Great.

Look, if Carl can't get the jingle,

it'll definitely jeopardize your pitch.

I know.

That's why I'm here trying to fix this.

Send me the release as soon as you can,

and I will help you figure it out.

Okay.

Thanks, Scott.

No problem. All right, ladies and gentleman .Step right up.

We've got pies, we've got apple,

we've got blueberry and cherry and that's right,

everybody's favorite, of course, we've got pumpkin!

Don't forget all the proceeds

go to the church choir's new piano.

Come on!

Well, I better go help my grandma.

Yeah.

See ya.

Okay, Rose, I have some great options for you.

Oh, those are great!

I'm so looking forward to Thursday.

Everyone is gonna be there.

[Kelly] Some silks, some patterns.

I'm thinking blue for you.

Is this a bit too much for my age?

No, never.

Very reflective though.

I think it's great.

[hangers rattling]

[Rose] Will you look at that?

It's your lucky color.

You would not step on stage

unless you were wearing that color.

I still wear it in all my pitches.

Well, you should try it on.

I may or may not have snuck it in there just for you.

Come on, play dress up with us.

[Rose] Try it on!

[both] Try it on on, try it on, try it on!

Try it on!

- Fine. - Yay!

[laughs]

[soft music]

By the way,

what do you think of Jackson's latest hit song?

Oh!

It's a beautiful song.

It must be surreal knowing it's about you.

What?

It's not about me.

Oh honey, even I knew that.

When it became a hit, he started struggling.

Couldn't get the next one out.

He's just been putting too much pressure on himself.

[Rose] And now with the concert--

And the deal he has with the TV network.

- Oh right. - Wait, what deal?

Well, he's required to perform a new song,

which is why he did the contest.

To find one that is worth singing.

Did he say what brought on his writer's block?

He's a romantic.

Needs inspiration.

And you know, I guess he hasn't had any kind of romance.

So, are we saying yes?

To what?

To the dress!

Oh. Yeah, I don't, I don't have anywhere I'd wear it to

It's my treat.

Consider it a just-in-case kind of outfit.

And I will not take no for an answer.

[Laura sighs]

[mid-tempo guitar music]

[Jackson] So you don't have a copy?

Meghan should have said that.

I don't, and I need it for my records.

Okay.

It's sent.

[Laura] ♪Say goodbye to grease and grime ♪

♪ With To Go, you'll be just fine ♪

I'm never gonna get that outta my head.

I wrote that.

What?

That jingle.

♪ Say goodbye to grease and grime ♪

Oh, of course you did.

And what inspired it?

My deadline.

See, I wish that did it for me.

Well, I'm glad you like it.

I don't know about like it.

More like it's gonna be stuck in my head

for the next three days.

That's the idea.

Think of me as the jingle fairy,

sprinkling catchy tunes wherever I go.

Yeah, but no one even knows that it's you.

That's how I like it.

Connecting with people without them even realizing it

Since when?

You've always wanted to stand out.

Do you remember our very first Harvest Lane showcase?

You rocked the brightest dress you could find.

I had to wear my dad's cowboy hat just to keep up.

Except you couldn't see a thing.

That hat was way too big for you.

Oh, well, the things you do for love.

Like how I'd walk you to the microphone

every time you were nervous?

Ooh.

Maybe I played it up a couple of times.

Why?

'Cause you wanted to hold my hand?

Always one step ahead of me.

And it would be nice to sing together again.

What, like a duet?

Yeah, why not?

Because just thinking about it makes me wanna pass out.

Well, should I give you a deadline?

Nice try.

I'll always try with you.

This one?

Yeah.

I think I have an idea how to get you

over this fear of yours.

That's impossible.

Come by the church hall tomorrow.

9:00 A.M.

I've got something in mind.

Okay.

[somber guitar music]

So Buzz Chime Marketing can't use the lyrics

on an exclusive basis

because Jackson also has rights to it?

Yeah, I still have my colleagues in

legal looking into it.

What are we gonna do?

Like Nancy's gonna lose it.

I'm definitely not getting the promotion now.

I may have a solution.

Please, anything.

Get Jackson on board to sing the jingle.

What?

No.

Jackson thinks I'm a sellout for writing jingles.

Hear me out. Jackson's a rising star, right?

And I wasn't gonna say anything,

but Carl's daughter is a big fan.

If you can get Jackson to sing and share it on his socials,

I think Carl will go for it.

So you want me to--

Convince Jackson to sing the jingle.

His name and your song will be known around the world.

I can try, but believe me, he's not gonna go for it.

Well, we'll see.

[Laura sighs]

[bittersweet music]

- Hey. - Hey.

Coffee.

Thanks.

Oat milk latte.

You remembered.

Well, nice to know not all your tastes have changed.

And you're gonna need it.

What are we doing here exactly?

You'll see.

[Laura chuckles]

[bright music]

Could have given me a heads up.

Would've worn appropriate footwear.

All right, turn here.

And that is perfect.

All right.

Okay.

What a beautiful piano.

And all thanks to Grandma Rose's baking.

I can't believe she sold enough pies to afford this.

Wait, there's no way.

Did you get--

It's really not a big deal.

I like giving back to the community.

So remind me again how this is supposed

to help me find my voice.

We'll get there.

So secretive.

Secret.

Oh, I have to tell you something.

[soft, suggestive music]

[Jackson] And the door to that storage closet

still doesn't close properly.

Wasn't this our, never mind.

Our first kiss in here.

Yeah.

[soft romantic music]

This is a lot smaller than I remember.

Huh, what are you waiting for?

Get up there.

- What? - It's not gonna bite you.

- No. - Oh, come on.

Remember, you're making me do this.

Oh, Jackson!

Let me down.

I will once we're on the stage.

Okay, this is really like not necessary.

It's completely necessary and so much more fun for me.

Ladies and gentlemen,

please welcome to the stage Laura Hollis!

[switch clicks]

[electricity buzzes]

What are you doing?

What does it look like I'm doing?

The last time Laura was on this stage,

she was 18 years old

and her favorite instrument was the guitar!

Still is.

Sorry, what's that?

Louder, I don't think the people in the back can hear you.

Still is!

Oh, there she is.

Go ahead, give us a bow.

I haven't even--

No, you're right.

We need to hear something first.

Jackson, I'm, I'm not singing.

What did we used to call the stage?

Our home.

That's right.

Our home.

Now close your eyes.

- What are you doing? - Come on.

All right, now I want you to take a deep breath.

Feel your feet underneath you.

And now your hands--

This is stupid.

Oh, okay, fine, scales it is.

Should we warm up first?

[jaunty piano music]

[Laura sings scale softly to piano accompaniment]

Come on, I think you can go louder.

[Laura sings scale to piano accompaniment]

[Laura sings scale with conviction]

Okay, now a song.

- A song? - Whatever comes to mind.

[Laura sighs]

♪ Pick a spot on any map ♪

♪ Call me up from where you're at ♪

♪ 'Cause I'll be where you hang your hat ♪

♪ Yeah, I'll be here when you come back ♪

♪ Just like that ♪

♪ Oh, just like that ♪

Ladies and gentlemen, she's back.

Yes!

I knew you still had it in you.

[phone chimes]

Uh, Laura, your phone.

Oh, sorry, I thought I had it on silent.

Thanks.

I didn't mean to look, but I did see my name.

Why is your friend Scott texting you about me?

Oh!

Scott.

Yeah, Scott works in business affairs for a client

I'm pitching Buy Town.

Um, I had him look over the contract you sent me.

What do they have to do with me?

I-I said they could use my song

for a new product launch.

Why didn't you tell me?

I'm telling you now.

And you know, they, they wanna use it

for a huge advertising campaign.

Oh!

So they're gonna turn it into a jingle.

If it sells product, then yeah.

A song to sell appliances.

See, this is why I didn't tell you.

I'd knew you judge me.

I'm not judging you, Laura.

I'm just confused.

Okay.

How, how about this?

I take the lyrics that I wrote you

and I-I rework them.

You said you wanted more heart, right?

So I'll whip it up tonight.

Laura, you can't force heart.

It's not that mechanical.

You need to feel it.

You're gonna have to work with me here,

'cause you're running out of options.

What are you talking about?

I own the rights.

According to Buy Town, you may not have exclusive rights.

And, and their lawyers are all over it.

- Is that for real? - Yeah.

[Jackson scoffs]

Laura, the Harvest Lane Showcase is tomorrow.

I need a new original song.

I don't have another song to sing.

I'm sorry.

Are you?

I need a song, not a jingle.

Jackson--

You know, it's not just your career

that's on the line here.

Jackson!

Jackson!

[dramatic music]

[somber music]

Zoey, you need to buy me more time.

Why?

I heard Scott told Carl

that you have a surprise lined up for the presentation.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

Nancy said that it's all part of the strategy,

and everyone's excited for your final pitch.

Right.

- Build up anticipation. - Yeah.

So, we're all expecting you back here tomorrow.

I'll be here to help you out as soon as you get in.

- This is your big break! - Yeah.

[Rose] I thought you'd be in much better spirits

after singing with Jackson.

It's complicated.

I feel worse than ever.

Being back here and seeing him again has been really hard.

Memories can be a powerful thing.

I just, I miss what we had,

and I feel like we're never

gonna get back to where we were.

Oh, it is never a good idea to try to recreate the past.

Much better to work in understanding where we are now.

You can't run from your heart, Laura,

but you can use those feelings

to help guide you in a new direction.

No, I-I chose this new path.

I-I thought it was over, the old one.

Oh, sweetie.

You, you see this plant?

No matter where I repot it, its roots go on with it.

You have made lots of brave decisions in your life so far.

Heading off to college all on your own, changing careers.

And you have taken some big, big risks along the way,

and you have learned so much.

But it's time to be brave again and follow your heart.

You're right.

You're always right.

Mm?

Who's the best grandma?

[Laura chuckles]

[quietly purposeful music]

Yeah, no, the speakers are all rented.

It's just some of the lights are wrong and--

Yeah, no.

I know, I'm aware, it's just--

Yeah.

Yeah, okay.

Yeah, okay.

You know, just let me call you back.

You still have this.

You can take it if you want.

I was hoping it'd give me some inspiration, but no luck.

I forgot all about these.

So I had my lawyer go over the contract again,

and it's solid.

I can sing the song.

[Laura sighs]

Well, you can't.

Why?

Legally everything is fine.

Because I can't let you.

You can't let me.

Why can't you let me?

- Because-- - Because what?

Every time I come up with a solution for this, Laura--

Because--

What is it about this song

that you don't want me to sing it, Laura?

Because the song is about us!

Okay?

You knew.

Laura, I would recognize your writing anywhere.

Those lyrics, they moved me, gave me hope.

This was all a mistake.

You weren't supposed to read them.

Oh, I know.

When you told me that the first night I saw you,

it broke me all over again.

I don't know.

I guess, I guess I thought that if I held onto the song

and helped you gain back your confidence,

that maybe you'd change your mind.

Well, it's too late for that.

You know, we're not so different, Laura.

Who do you think I wrote my last song about?

You wrote it that night?

I was a wreck.

And music's the only way I could get through it.

Our breakup was a painful choice that we both made.

Oh, you didn't leave me with much of a choice.

I had just bombed my final showcase.

I know that, Laura, but--

But what?

You didn't understand.

I was supposed to close the show.

They only give that spot to the best student.

And what did I do?

I froze.

I couldn't remember the lyrics, let alone this song.

I-I let everyone down, including myself.

I can't recover from that.

Stage fright happens, Laura.

Wasn't supposed to happen to me.

And when I got off the stage,

all you could talk about was the tour.

Because I was excited!

Laura, I couldn't wait for the day where you graduated

and we could be together.

That tour was our plan.

Well, plans change.

What happened on that stage was a sign

I'm not meant to go on tour.

Don't say that.

You are a singer, Laura.

I would've held you back.

That's the truth.

No, it isn't.

The truth is that I wouldn't be here without you.

[Laura scoffs lightly]

You remember, I was so afraid of the stage.

But you would take my hand,

and you walked me on every single time.

I should have done that for you back then.

I should have been more patient.

But look at you now.

You made it without me.

No, I made it because of you.

It's the words I sang about you that got me here, Laura.

You make me better.

We make each other better.

I can't do this.

Getting over you was the hardest thing.

So what?

You write songs about people you're over?

I have to go back to work.

Do you, or are you just hiding behind your job?

I still get to write songs even if they're just jingles.

But do you love it?

The thing I love isn't an option anymore.

You singing in that hall,

that magic that you have, it is still there.

I just, I wish you could see it.

I can't.

I-I don't want your help.

Okay, I like my life the way it is.

Without me.

[scoffs]

Okay.

You know what?

I won't sing your song tomorrow.

[pen scratches]

Go ahead and give your boss the jingle version

and sell some stuff, I guess.

Well, what about the concert?

Not your problem, is it?

[somber music]

[somber piano music]

[light knock on door]

Oh, sweetie, are you sure you're ready to go back?

Flight's in the morning, pitch is in the afternoon.

Well, I'll be at the concert tomorrow,

but I'll check in with you right after, okay?

Grandma, I feel terrible.

Jackson and I, we shared a lot of hard truths,

and I, he kept our old songbook, and I--

Those songs are as soulful as they get.

And they came from your heart.

There is a reason, I think,

that they found their way back to you.

I just, I wanna go back to my old life.

[phone chirps]

Hey, how's it going, everyone?

I just popped on here

to talk about the Harvest Night Showcase.

As you know, I found a song that I really connected with,

but what was that old saying,

when you love something, you have to let it go.

I hope everyone still tunes in for a new original of mine.

It might be a little rough, but we'll see how it goes.

Thanks for the support, y'all.

Appreciate it.

Oh sweetie, it's gonna be okay.

Come here.

It's okay.

It's okay, you'll figure it out.

You both will.

Just, uh, get some rest.

It's a big, big day tomorrow, okay.

Love you.

[Laura] I'm headed to the airport now.

I'm kind of nervous.

About the presentation later?

I wouldn't sweat it.

Many of the jingles Buy Town acquires end up shelved.

What?

But you said Carl loved the song.

You said it could go international.

Yeah, but you know how these things work.

Sometimes even the best jingles don't get released.

I mean, your jingle is great,

but, uh, there's still focus testing to do.

Look, take the pressure off.

You'll do fine.

Thanks, but, but fine isn't good enough.

Sorry, I'm putting everything I have into this.

That's what I like about you, your work matters.

Actually, uh, there's a lot I like about you.

What?

No, no, no, no, no.

I know what you're gonna say.

I-I just don't feel--

It's Jackson, right?

Yeah.

Honestly, as soon as he started helping

your grandma out at the fair,

I knew I didn't stand a chance.

She does love him.

[Scott] Shoot, Carl's calling.

I will see you later.

You will be amazing.

Thanks.

[light, hopeful music]

[Nancy] She's gonna be on time, right?

Yep.

Yeah, I'm just getting everything ready.

[sighs]

Yeah, it's just up here.

Just on the left.

[upbeat music]

Where are you?

Hurry up!

Zoey, I'm coming.

Zoey, just stall them.

Stall them a little longer.

You need to be here right now!

[sighs]

Hey, can we check out the cues for chords too?

Oh yeah, that's great, thank you.

Zoey, I'll call you back.

No, no, no, no, Laura?

Laura.

Laura!

Laura [mumbles].

That's Laura?

Where is she?

Not here yet.

[chuckles weakly]

[door bangs]

[sighs]

I made a mistake.

You were right.

My lyrics are meant to be sung from the heart.

I didn't know what I wanted, but I do now.

And what is it that you want?

Look, I can't undo leaving you on the tour,

but I can make it up to you now.

What if we perform "Count on Me" together?

What?

My heart never changed.

I was just too afraid to listen to it.

Work felt safe, and songwriting and performing felt scary.

Buy Town can still use the song,

but after we perform it together,

the way it's meant to sound.

Are they gonna want us to sing it?

They'd be crazy not to.

[phone buzzes]

Zoey.

Carl.

Hi.

Hey Laura.

Everybody's here.

Okay, before you say anything, please just turn

to Channel 12 and consider this part of the pitch.

[soft, expectant music]

Well, what are we waiting for?

So, we're watching TV?

Chloe?

Yes, yes, yes, yes, we are.

Wait.

- What if-- - No.

You're done doubting yourself.

[crowd cheers and applauds]

Hi, everyone.

Well, my name is Jackson Walker.

[cheers and applause]

And this here is Laura Hollis!

[cheers and applause]

- Whoo! - Whoo!

Whoo-hoo-hoo!

I knew that dress would come in handy.

We're home.

Yeah.

[guitar intro]

[crowd cheers]

♪ It's written right there in the stars ♪

♪ That I'd be right there were you are ♪

♪ There's so much space in the galaxy ♪

♪ Call it fate or chemistry ♪

♪ I feel it when you're next to me ♪

♪ One, wherever you run ♪

♪ Two, whenever you're blue ♪

♪ Three, whatever you need ♪

♪ You can always count on, always count on me ♪

♪ Wherever you go ♪

♪ How far it might be ♪

♪ I want you to know ♪

♪ You can always count on, always count on me ♪

♪ Pick a spot on any map ♪

♪ And call me up from where you're at ♪

♪ 'Cause I'll be where you hang your hat ♪

♪ And I'll be here when you come back ♪

♪ Just like that ♪

♪ Just like that ♪

♪ One, wherever you run ♪

♪ Two, whenever you're blue ♪

♪ Three, whatever you need ♪

♪ You can always count on, always count on me ♪

♪ Wherever you go ♪

♪ How far it might be ♪

♪ I want you to know ♪

♪ You can always count on, always count on me ♪

♪ Oh, you can always count on me ♪

♪ You can count on me ♪

♪ You can always count on me ♪

♪ Wherever you are ♪

♪ Wherever you go ♪

♪ How far it might be ♪

♪ You can count on me ♪

♪ You can always count on me ♪

[cheers and applause]

- Whoo! - Whoo-whoo!

[loud cheering]

[soft piano music]

Did that just happen?

We were just on TV.

That was everything I wanted it to be.

[phone buzzes]

Hi.

So, so what did you guys think?

I've seen everything I need to see.

I know it's not what you expected.

No, it wasn't.

And while I admit it takes guts

to do what you did tonight.

Who am I kidding?

That was an incredible pitch.

I'm sold.

[Laura laughs]

Well done, both of you.

Thank you, sir.

As long as Laura and I can sing together

and Revelist Records can release the song first,

you can count us in to do your campaign.

Sounds like a win-win to me.

We'll catch up on the details later.

For now, go enjoy your night.

Bye!

[both laugh]

The song was always meant to be a duet, wasn't it?

When I wrote it,

I always imagined us performing it together.

I just never thought it would actually happen.

It's just a way for me to finally move on.

And now?

I realized I don't want to.

I'll never get over you.

Well, you don't have to.

Laura, I have never stopped loving you.

I will always love you.

I will always love you too.

There they are.

Oh my goodness, sweetheart.

- Hi! - You two were crazy good.

Those are for you.

Come here, you!

Hey, I'm so proud of you.

[crowd cheers]

Wait, you hear that?

They're calling for an encore.

Well, what are you doing?

Go on, you two get back out there!

[crowd cheering]

[loud cheering and applause]

[cheering intensifies]

[triumphant music]

[loud cheering]

Well, you saw it here first, Grove Hill,

Jackson Walker, and Laura Hollis back for a country encore.

[crowd cheers and applauds]

[upbeat country music]