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Nadine, have you tried talking to your dad?

So many times.

But he has taken stubborn to cosmic levels.

It's been two years.

Surely him and Andrew King are over it by now.

They've been best friends forever.

You'd think so, but...

This time of year just doesn't feel right

without the Pumpkin Regatta.

You know, you are not the first one to bring that up.

People have been asking me about it for weeks!

It's such a shame.

The whole community looked forward to the event every year.

The pumpkins, the competitive spirit, the food.

The food!

I can go for some of Frankie's apple cider

right about now.

With an extra cinnamon stick.

Mm! Mm, mm.

Told you.

At least he's not afraid to commit to the bit.

I'd almost respect it

if I wasn't so invested in the outcome.

Oh, hey, George.

Allie? Quite the performance.

- Did it work? - Nope, not really.

But I'll give you credit for trying.

Well, that's so much more than I got.

The famous chocolates.

Dad, I thought you fixed this.

I did.

That's one way to do it.

Or we can get a new one.

But it's part of the charm.

Well, it can be cute and functional, Dad.

Don't go down that rabbit hole again.

Okay.

Maybe we can talk about the bathroom reno that we need

or adding the tap function to the gas pumps.

Dealer's choice.

We need to entice people to come in,

not make it easier for them to leave.

You know what would entice people to come in?

- Some fresh paint. - Ooh, yes.

And some new sh-shelves.

And a new espresso machine right over there.

Not that coffee thing again.

Dad, come on.

We need to modernize this place. I'm telling you.

I know. People want consistency, not change.

This place has been the same for 30 years.

It's what our customers expect.

You know change?

It's happening out there whether you like it or not.

Maybe.

♪ But it doesn't need to happen in here ♪

♪ No, no, doesn't need to happen in here ♪

- Thank you for trying. - Always.

I should get back to the hardware store.

I will see you later at book club.

Can't wait.

- Bye. - Bye.

I miss our Regatta tradition, Mom.

How can I talk some sense into Dad and Mr. King?

What is going on here?

What does it look like?

You've been growing these all season

without me knowing it, huh?

Well, you did pass down the King Farm to Ethan.

You're retired now.

I just wanted to prep 'em

in case you decided to change your mind

about the Pumpkin Regatta.

Well, it's your land.

You do what you want with it, Son,

but don't get your hopes up.

I can't race.

Well, you can, but you won't,

especially with all this extra time

to perfect the technique, you know?

Get that center of gravity right.

Sometimes, Son, a man has to draw a line in the sand.

I didn't cheat. My boat touching George's was an accident.

I back down now, George claims victory

and our family name is dragged through the mud.

For 100 years, the Kings have farmed this land

and never have we been accused of cheating.

I won't have it.

Especially now that you're finally back

and running the place.

It's not the sort of legacy I plan to leave to my son.

You really think people

are gonna hold it against us like that, Dad?

And don't you think it's just a little bit unfair

to punish the entire community because of this?

Frankie, they can watch any regatta they want.

They don't want to go to any regatta,

they want to come to ours

where they've been going for years and years

with their friends.

Well, why don't you go talk to George?

Or you could. Maybe even apologize.

- There's an idea. - No.

If George has something to say to me,

he knows exactly where to find me.

Birdie.

Let's go put our feet up

and leave these two some time

to complain about me in peace.

Well, that's fine, but the dog's staying with us.

Oh, you traitor.

Well then.

I don't want to say I told you so, but-

Well, so don't.

20 years ago, if you told me

that this is how things would be

between us and the Brooks family,

I never would've believed you.

Charlotte would be so upset.

You're right, Mom.

And Nadine.

Wonder how she's doing with all of this.

Yeah. I don't know.

- Anyway, get back at 'er. - Yeah.

We'll keep working on him, Mom.

I'll fix us some lunch, honey.

Hey, you.

I know. Hey?

What are we gonna do with him?

I'm heading out. Let me know if you need anything, okay?

Have fun. Enjoy discussing "Stubborn Dad for Dummies."

I'm sure you have a lot to contribute.

You were a good sport in there.

I'm sorry if I was a little over the top.

I just really feel like we should be prepping

your pumpkin boat right now

and checking to make sure if Mom's costume still fits.

We both know your mom

is the only one who looked good in that costume.

I always looked ridiculous.

And the scarf was the only thing that ever fit.

- Don't you miss it? - Of course I miss it.

But at least you get more time to do your own thing.

I don't want to do my own thing.

I want to be spending time with you

scraping out pumpkin guts,

watching you debate paddle weights

and worry about the weather.

Well, take that up with Andrew King.

All he needs to do is admit

that he nudged my boat on purpose

and that we never actually tied.

Or you could just let it go and let us all move on.

You think me setting my foot down is meaningless,

but it's not.

It's about what's right and wrong.

What kind of a person cheats like that?

After 40 years of being friends

and 30 years of running the regatta together.

He should have been disqualified.

You want some cheese with that whine?

Nice. You're stealing my dad jokes.

- Okay. - Maybe.

Look, we gave you time to let the dust settle,

but don't you think it's time that we just let this go?

All right. I'll see you later.

Don't work too hard.

Yeah, bye. At least somebody's working.

Hello ladies.

- Hi, Sam. - Hey.

So what's on the menu tonight?

Apple.

But Barb's also got pecan. Whatever floats your boat.

Your pumpkin boat?

- Oh! - Nice.

Apple sounds perfect.

And I'm sorry, but it doesn't look like there's gonna be

any pumpkin boats in the near future.

Oh, your dad didn't budge?

Nope. And we tried, we both tried.

The peer pressure didn't work, huh?

Sorry. I'll stop.

So did anybody actually read the book?

No.

Good. Neither did I.

I honestly meant to, but Sam and I

have been filling out college applications every night.

Well, that sounds exciting. Any prospects?

Yeah. Lots, but...

Sam, honey, why don't you go hang out with your friends?

You've been at that since your shift ended

almost an hour ago.

Go on. I'll bring home your stuff.

Okay. Thanks, Mom.

See you tomorrow, Sam.

Thanks, Barb.

He's smart and he works so hard.

I'm sure he could get in almost anywhere.

But tuition's gone up so much in the last few years

and agricultural engineering is such an expensive degree,

especially if you have to go out of town.

I just, I haven't saved enough.

Isn't Ethan King an agricultural engineer?

Yeah, he is.

You know, maybe he has some tips or connections.

Good idea.

Sam's worked harvest season at his pumpkin farm

for the last few years.

I'll, I'll get him to bring it up.

What about scholarships?

I've applied for them all, but there's no guarantee.

I just don't want him saddled

with that kind of student debt.

It took me 20 years to pay mine off.

I just don't want that for him.

We can have a fundraiser.

No. I don't want people donating for nothing, you guys.

So we time it with an event,

one that everyone in town is excited about,

and it brings people in from all over.

Are you talking about the Pumpkin Regatta?

Yes.

We can advertise a donation along with the regatta signup,

have people pay whatever they can to participate,

and we can donate the proceeds from games and food.

- I don't know. - Come on, Tracey.

Let us help you.

What about your dad?

Hasn't that ship already sailed?

And what about the Kings? We can't do it without them.

No.

You don't want it to look like you've ousted them

making people take sides.

Definitely not.

The last thing this town needs is more division.

It has always been the Kings and the Brooks.

And that's exactly how it will be this year too.

You know what that means, right?

I need to talk to Ethan.

Yup.

But that's tomorrow's problem.

Tonight? Pie.

Uh, hey.

I know it's been a long time, but can you call me back?

It's kind of important.

Oh, um, it's Nadine.

Nadine? You're talking to Nadine Brooks?

No. I mean, we haven't spoken since, uh-

What's she want?

I don't know.

Are you gonna call her back?

- You asking me not to? - No.

Don't see why you need to.

Your mother made us a nice meal. Come on.

He didn't answer? Not even once.

And how do you feel about this?

Annoyed.

That's it? What do you want me to say?

Oh, I don't know.

Just the guy that you've had a crush on

- since you were a teenager... - Shh!

- Finally moves home... - Can we just...

chemistry's firing on all cylinders.

And then boom. Your dads have a very public meltdown.

Whatever's brewing between you dissolves into thin air.

And now you're gonna have to talk to him again,

plan an entire Pumpkin Regatta together.

It was a momentary flirtation

and it obviously meant nothing to him.

I don't know. Smooth talking Einstein in a plaid shirt.

A very dangerous combination.

I'm over it. Okay?

As far as I'm concerned, he is nothing more than a friend,

an acquaintance even,

from a very, very long time ago.

End of story. Okay?

Okay. Just don't let your dad see you two together.

Are you ready?

Can we go and get this Pumpkin Regatta permit?

Absolutely.

On a scale of 1 to 10,

how likely are we gonna cut through this red tape in time?

- A nine. - Wow. That's ambitious.

The mayor owes me a favor.

Okay. Since when?

And more importantly, why?

I helped him change a flat tire at the marina last month.

Huh. G.I. Jane.

Hi. Hi.

We were hoping we could set a meeting

with the mayor sometime today.

Ah, his schedule's actually full

for the next several weeks.

Oh, we'll be really, really quick.

Um, I could probably book you in

the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

Well, it's kind of time sensitive.

Nadine.

Hi, Mayor Hawthorne.

Mayor Hawthorne, you never call me that. Hi, hi.

Hi.

Jacob. We were hoping that you could help us.

Well, I'll do my best. What are you doing here?

I mean, uh, it's great to see you. How are you?

I'm good. I'm good.

We're here about the Pumpkin Regatta.

Oh, okay. Uh, I thought that was canceled again this year.

That's the thing. We are trying to uncancel it.

Really? Okay.

Well, uh, my schedule's a little bit tight today,

but I'll have Theresa schedule you in for what, tomorrow?

All you have available is noon to one.

Noon works for me if it works for you.

Yeah, no, that's great. Thank you.

Sure. Looking forward to it.

Thank you. Bye.

If you're really over it,

maybe it's time to let him out of the friend zone.

Stop it.

Ethan!

Ethan! Ethan!

Ethan. Ethan, hello?

Ethan. Hello, Ethan.

Ethan! Ah!

Nadine. You okay?

Uh, yeah. I'm, I'm fine.

What, uh, are you doing here?

Well, you wouldn't answer your phone, so.

So you track me down in the middle of a field?

Well, um, we need to talk.

Ah, the most feared sentence in the English language.

About the Pumpkin Regatta.

Oh.

I'm bringing it back and I need your help.

Yeah, I don't, uh-

Don't, uh...

Don't say no just yet.

I just want to be clear

that I don't want to argue about the tie, okay?

I don't think that we need

to declare a winner in order to move on.

And I really don't think that the community

should have to suffer

because two grown men can't settle a childish dispute.

- I agree. - And the people are...

What? Wait, did you just say you agree?

Yeah.

I've been trying to talk some sense into my dad

ever since it happened.

Oh, okay.

Just 'cause he needed my support

doesn't mean I agreed with him.

There is one other thing.

We're adding a fundraising element.

We want to raise money for Sam Evans' tuition

so that he can study agriculture like you.

He's a good kid. Works hard.

Yeah.

And his mom, Tracey,

she's helped so many kids get into college.

And now that it's her own son's turn,

she can't afford to send him.

So we really want to help, you know?

And I think that the Pumpkin Regatta can do that.

That's a great idea.

I need you because I don't want people

to think that they're betraying your family if they come.

Right.

So please tell me

that you are growing some boatworthy pumpkins.

All right, hop on.

- Come on. - Excuse me?

You either got to take off the boots and go barefoot

or let me give you a lift to my tractor.

No, I could get these out.

Um...

Mm. Mm.

Okay. I'm gonna...

Okay.

Yeah. Yeah.

- All right. Ready? - Mm-hmm.

All right. All right.

Just a sec.

Here's the thing.

- There you go. - Okay. Oh, wow.

Okay. Okay.

There you go.

Oh, okay.

Oh, hold on.

Just, uh...

You can, uh, for your hands and your knee

and whatever else you need.

- Thank you. - No problem.

Oh, and these.

Full service.

Good to go.

Thank you.

Yeah. Let's get these.

They were stuck.

- All right. - Wow.

We'll get these cleaned up. Hop in.

Uh, okay. Yep.

- Watch your head. - Thank you.

Where does this...? Okay.

- Ah, just throw it anywhere. - Okay.

Okay.

Just, uh, it's gonna be a bit of a tight squeeze, but...

Okay.

- Ready? - Ready.

So what do you think your dad would say about this plan?

Uh, let's just, you know, keep it on the-

Ethan! You're back.

Oh. Hey, Dad.

How you doing?

Oh, good, good.

So I, uh, I've been thinking.

Why don't you give those giant pumpkins to Lola?

You know, maybe she can use one of them in her sculptures.

Yeah. Yeah, it's a, uh, it's a good idea.

- I'll ask her. - Yeah?

Yeah.

All right. I'll see you later.

We'll see ya.

Oh.

So you do have pumpkins.

Let's just say you weren't the only one

hoping they would come around.

Let's plan the regatta together.

Then we can warm our dads up to the idea as we go

so we are ready when they finally come to their senses.

What if they don't?

We have to give them a chance.

Come on.

Seeing us run the event that they created together

with all of their old friends and neighbors,

it could be exactly what they need to change their minds.

Come on. If the shoe fits.

You got yourself a deal.

But first, we must clean your boots.

The regatta's back.

Are you sure we need more wrap?

Yeah. Yeah.

We need to start winterizing those boats, Dad. Yeah.

So I will take care of everything here. Okay?

Okay. Okay.

- See you later. Bye, Dad. - Okay. bye, baby.

He's, he's gone. He's gone.

This feels so sneaky. Like spies, right?

Is Ethan here?

Not yet, but he's coming.

- How did it go? - Fine. Professional.

- Felt nothing. - Great.

Good morning. I, uh, just parked down the road.

Wasn't sure where your dad was gonna be, so...

Tracey, it's nice to see you again.

- Oh. - And thank you

for loaning Sam out to the farm.

He's a great worker and he really helped out

when my dad was slowing down.

So you should be proud.

Oh, thank you. I am.

And Barb, I have to ask,

when are you gonna bring back that chicken pot pie

you used to have back in the day?

Oh, it's gonna be on special next week

if you finally want to come in.

Well, lunchtime's usually a busy time for me on the farm,

but I will make an exception.

Allie, it's been a minute.

Mm-hmm. Not since high school.

Not getting these nice ladies into trouble, are you?

Oh, no. It's her you have to watch out for.

Okay, let's get started. Shall we?

- After you guys. - Mm-hmm. Yep.

Wow, this place hasn't changed a bit.

Yeah. Right?

So I went over my dad's old checklist

and I added a few things of my own.

I know that this is all last-minute, but we can do this.

Okay. Tracey,

if you can handle getting all of the racers registered.

I'm on it. I've already prepped the invites.

Okay, perfect. I will send you the contact list. And Barb.

I will do the food, of course,

but you should do your mom's cake pops.

Charlotte's cake pops are legendary.

I will do my best.

Okay. Now where are we with decor?

Oh, how does everyone feel

about glitter guns at the finish line?

Good idea, but, uh, maybe not the best for the fish.

Oh, that's a good point, Ethan.

What can I do to be helpful?

Well, we can handle everything pumpkin related

and I was hoping that by having you around,

we can convince the mayor

to give us the permit on such short notice.

Present a united front.

And how exactly are you two

gonna keep this a secret from your pops?

Both of them.

Well, we just ask everyone

to treat it like a surprise party.

Don't tell our dads a thing.

- Anyone want more coffe - Yes, please.

We'll find a way to keep them busy until race day.

Mm-hmm.

One week. Is that enough time?

It'll have to be.

Don't worry. We got this.

Also, FYI, your coffee machine is busted again.

Okay. No, no.

Three times. I know. On three.

One, two, three.

Okay. I'm gonna wiggle the cord.

Okay, wiggle. One, two, three.

And hit.

So I was thinking of moving your mom's cider stand

onto the shore here.

- Okay. - We add a bonfire

and some chairs, and a cute sign.

Call it the Warmup Station.

Hm?

You have though this thing through.

You have no idea.

I was about to start dragging rocks in for the fire pit,

but I thought my dad would think something was up.

Yeah. Yeah.

I just feel like a few modern updates would be good.

Yeah, it'd be great. Sort of like these.

Yes.

I've had to pick up a lot of DIY tricks over the years.

That is the George Brooks way, if I remember correctly.

You remember correctly.

Yeah, he's not big on change.

But, uh, we should, you know,

we should go and, we have that meeting with Jacob.

I'll drive.

Oh, um, you probably shouldn't.

We should go separate.

Right. Good point.

- I'll you meet there. - Okay.

Here, I got you one.

Oh, thank you. A triple shot double pumpkin spice.

You're welcome.

You're very productive without caffeine.

I'm fascinated to see your three espresso shots in.

Well, we are about to find out.

Hi, Theresa, right?

Ah. Ms. Brooks.

Uh, lunch has been ordered for you,

but we weren't aware you're gonna be bringing a guest.

Let me order some more.

- No, we're fine. - No, no. It's fine.

We can share.

All right. Are you sure?

- I am. - Yeah.

Okay. Right this way.

Mayor Hawthorne, your 12 o'clock.

Hi.

- Hi. - Nadine. Hi.

Come in, come in.

I'm so glad you're...

- Oh. - Ah.

- He's with me. - Oh.

As my business partner.

This is Ethan King.

Andrew King's son. Nice to see you.

Good to see you.

Yeah, we're planning the Pumpkin Regatta together.

We wanted to present a united front with both families.

Great. That's great.

Uh, I guess we should all have a seat and discuss.

Oh, uh, triple shot double pumpkin spice.

You remember my favorite coffee?

Yeah.

Seems like you might not need it though.

You can never have too much. Hm.

- Well... - Mm. Mm!

- Thank you. - Sure.

Now, as for the Pumpkin Regatta,

all the parameters remain mostly the same as seasons past,

with a few small exceptions.

I can walk you through everything if you want.

No, no, no, no, no. That's not necessary.

Just make sure it's all clear on the permit paperwork.

But I'm sure whatever you've come up with is great.

You know, I got to say, I'm really happy

you finally got both your dads on board.

How'd you do that?

- Uh... - We didn't.

They don't know. Not yet.

- Ah. - But they will.

We just need a little more time.

Right.

But your dad is technically still the property owner,

so unfortunately he needs to be the one

to sign the permit paperwork.

Well, I was thinking since I'm the property manager.

Right. Okay.

Is there anything else you could do?

Yeah, anything at all?

All right.

Here's what I can do for you.

I can confirm the permit is approved pending his signature.

So you can go ahead with the planning

and he can sign it whenever he's ready.

Obviously before the race is preferable or...

You will have to shut us down. Right.

But he will sign.

- Don't worry. - Good.

Then submit it directly to me and I'll take care of it.

- Thank you. - Of course.

I'll have Theresa put everything together for you

and you can grab it on your way out.

- We really appreciate it. - Right. Well, uh...

Oh. Uh, anyone want lunch?

So that went well, right?

Yeah. Food was great.

Kind of felt like I was crashing a date.

What? No.

He delivered your favorite coffee and lunch. Come on.

He's a friend, a very nice friend.

It's also his way of testing the waters.

Trust me. I know these things.

How do you know these things?

You think I used to go by the marina

for gas when I first moved home because it was convenient?

It was like 10 minutes out of my way.

- A whole 10 minutes, huh? - Yeah.

Wow.

Hey Dad, what are you up to today?

Just puttering around.

Birdie's teaching me how to be retired.

Oh, good.

Hey, uh, you hear about this antique show?

It's happening just off the highway.

Mom says she wants to go.

Apparently they're having some big sales.

- Sales, huh? - Yeah.

Hmm. I can feel my credit card sizzling.

Frankie! Get your travel mug ready.

Well, I think that worked.

Yes.

Teach him how to retire, huh? Good luck.

I still think I can fix it.

Dad, the coffee machine is broken. Okay?

But this replacement,

it is like the Cadillac of espresso machines.

I'll look at it, but don't get any other big ideas.

Yeah, right. Of course not.

Anyway, Allie has someone lined up at the hardware store

that will walk you through how it works.

And when you get back, I have the little list of things

that I need you to fix if it's okay.

And what are you gonna do?

Well, I, I have a million errands to run.

So you just check out the machine.

If you like it, put it on the company card. Okay?

All right. But you're gonna owe me.

Oh, when you try the coffee, you will forgive me.

Hello, ladies.

- Hey, Nadine. - Hi.

How'd it go with your dad?

Well, it took a bit of convincing,

but he will be occupied for hours.

And the best part, I finally get a new espresso machine.

My new part-timer's doing it.

I told her to read the instruction

manual word for word.

So we have plenty of time.

Thank you so much for that by the way.

Tell us good news about the permit.

Oh, it's approved. Mostly.

Mostly?

Pending my dad's signature, but we will get it.

Don't worry.

Barb, you are a saint.

Mm! So where's Ethan?

- Hey. Coast clear? - Yeah, come on.

Oh. All right.

Hey guys.

I came up with it last night.

So it has all the regatta info, a little blurb on Sam,

and links to the fundraiser online.

But I can tweak it if you like.

No. No, it's amazing.

I can't thank you enough, seriously.

It's gonna be a lot harder

to keep things from Andrew and George from now on.

Oh, I'm on it. So my parents are at an antique show today.

Tomorrow, dog's getting into the compost.

Dad's gonna be cleaning that up till he goes golfing.

Wow, you are ruthless.

What? He's gonna put it in the garden anyway.

I'm just speeding up progress.

The decor is ready to be boxed up.

Thank you. And where are we with the food?

Food truck is booked.

I am prepping the dessert cart.

And what are your plans for Charlotte's cake pops?

I'm thinking that we're gonna skip them.

I've never been able to make them as good as my mom anyway.

No, you can't skip those.

Those are my favorite.

Your mom used to put those little scarecrow faces on them.

They were the best.

- You remember that? - Yeah, of course.

You know, I could help you with them.

Yeah? Well, let's see what you got.

Uh, you know, meeting adjourned.

I think we all have our marching orders, so.

- And we have- - Yeah. We have the, uh,

we have pumpkins to gather.

Yes. Yes.

Meet me at my truck.

- Okay. - Okay.

Nadine.

Allie.

Don't fall down that rabbit hole again.

I'm not.

Just, we have to get pumpkins, so.

Mm-hmm. Yep.

All right. Bye, ladies.

Bye.

Just getting pumpkins.

Not a bad way to spend your day.

It's peaceful out here.

Yeah. Most of the time.

You must have missed it when you were away

wherever you went after college.

I spent some time overseas

working for a sustainable agriculture company.

Mostly solar-powered irrigation systems

and that kind of thing.

Wow.

You must have really meant it

when you said you wanted to get out of this place.

Yeah.

Third generation pumpkin farmer

didn't have the same ring to it back then as it does now.

What brought you back?

Well, my contract ended right around the time

my dad finally decided it was time to retire.

I always thought I'd come back eventually

and the timing lined up.

Now that I'm back, hard to imagine myself anywhere else.

Yeah, I hear you.

After my mom died,

I couldn't fathom leaving my dad for college.

So I got my business degree

while I was working the register.

Now it turns out that I love being a part of this community

and the incredible views of the lake,

unlimited employee discounts on junk food.

Don't forget the unlimited subpar coffee.

Hopefully not for long.

- Yeah. - We can fix that one.

Yes, you can.

So now that you've been back for a few years,

how does it feel?

Is it everything that you hoped?

Yeah. And it's getting better every day.

Oh, wow. Now this, this...

You have sunflowers?

I take it you're a fan.

Oh, I love sunflowers.

I just, I love that no matter what is going on around them,

they keep turning towards the light.

Yeah, they're optimistic like you.

Yeah. Try to be.

Alright, come on. Let's go collect some pumpkins.

Okay.

What am I getting myself into?

You'll see.

So these pumpkins I thought were ideal

for the regatta decor.

Sam's already pre-cut 'em, so we just got to load 'em up.

At least you got the right footwear today.

Ha, ha, ha.

Hey, Sam. How's it going?

Good. Uh, sorry, Ethan.

I actually also have a shift at Barb's right now.

Would it be okay if I took off early?

Yeah, of course. Yeah, we got it from here.

Thank you so much.

Bye, Sam.

Uh, hey, Nadine.

I was just wondering,

because I know that, uh, registrations are still open,

if you happen to have any extra giant pumpkins lying around,

I'd love to race.

And I'd really love to, you know, put on a show

and say my thank yous to everybody donating

for my tuition.

I think that's a great idea.

I think we can make that happen.

Awesome. All right, I got to run.

Okay. See you, bud.

- See you. - Bye, Sam.

He's such a sweet kid.

I know.

All right. Here we go.

Ah...

I could just imagine you out here as a teenager.

A young Casanova hacking away wishing he was anywhere else.

Casanova?

Okay.

It was a long time ago,

but I'm sure you don't remember this.

When I got my first cell phone, I slipped you my number

right before you went to college.

I thought I was so smooth.

But you never called. Nope.

Look, back then I had one thing on my mind

and it was leaving.

I am messing with you. It's fine.

We were kids.

- You don't have to explain. - Okay.

But what I do remember

is the first time that I saw you when I moved back home.

Oh?

Yep..

It was the summer before the last Pumpkin Regatta.

You were, uh, working. I was getting lemonade and gas.

The light was shining through the window.

- Mm-hmm. - It was like a halo.

I'm serious.

And, uh, anyway, needless to say,

it was the start of my many detours to the marina.

Your very long 10-minute detours.

11 and a half with traffic.

Why didn't you ever ask me out?

I was gonna.

But then the whole fallout with our dads

and, uh, it didn't feel like the right time.

- Yeah. - So I thought I'd lay low.

Wait for things to blow over, but, uh...

Never did.

Yeah.

Huh. Well, it's water under the bridge now, right?

Nadine...

Okay. Let's go, lazy bones.

Lead the way.

Okay.

There you go.

Oh, thank you.

Ethan? Honey, we're back from antiquing.

Woo!

- Hey, Mom. - Oh, there you are.

- Hey. - Hi.

Hi. So how'd it go?

Any luck warming Dad up to the regatta?

Oh, no.

He still won't budge.

Yeah, it's not good.

Why can't George take one for the team and just let it go?

We can't blame it all on George.

I know. I hear it.

That's not fair. I'm just desperate.

So, um, hypothetically.

Yeah.

If we were to bring back the regatta

and Dad was presented with the opportunity

to race on the day,

how do you think that would go?

What are you saying?

Well...

Hi, Frankie.

Nadine.

Oh my goodness. Give me a hug.

Oh, how are you?

- Good. - How's your dad?

W- d-does he know about all of this?

Uh, not yet.

Right. Okay.

So you're, you're gonna ambush them.

That's a, um, an interesting choice.

No, no. We are gonna convince them gently, lovingly.

Yeah.

Mom, say something.

You, you're freaking us out.

Please don't tell them anything.

We just need a couple more days.

I'm in. How can I help?

Uh, well you can keep Dad busy for us.

Okay. Yeah.

Yeah. Oh, your mom would love this.

- She would have. - Yeah, she would.

Oh, and don't worry about Andrew.

I'll just, I'll stick him on my honey-do list.

Good.

And I'm sorry about the compost thing in advance.

What compost thing?

Thinking of going into town. You guys need anything?

- No, we're good. - Good.

Mm, you might want to find Birdie though.

I saw her earlier running around covered in dirt.

Oh, I swear. She got into the compost again.

Birdie! Birdie?

Oh, come on, Birdie!

- Wh...? - Oh, no.

It looks like Birdie might need a bath.

Yeah, I guess so.

Hey, listen-I got to get going,

but hey, good luck.

And don't be mean to my dog.

That's my dog.

Which is why you get to bathe her.

Uh, honey, just, uh-

Oh, I have a, I would, just...

Excuse me!

Oh, yeah, I'll just...

Birdie!

It's you and I kid. Birdie.

And your change. Thank you.

Hey. Uh, what are you doing here?

Just dropping off Barb's keys.

Oh, okay.

You're making your mom's cake pops today, right?

Yes. Thank you.

And I just want to confirm

that the racers have been sent the flyer.

Funds are already being pledged.

We're just, we're so grateful.

I'm so happy.

Incoming!

Dad, you got it.

That little training mission you sent me on was so long,

I bought it just to get out of there.

You're welcome, by the way.

Thank you, thank you.

If you just stick around for a minute,

you will be our first customer to try it.

Oh, we really should be going.

Oh, nonsense. I'll be just a second.

Dad, um, you remember Tracey, right?

- Hi. - Well, this is her son, Sam.

It's a pleasure to meet you. You got everything you need?

Oh yeah. All good.

Hey, Nadine, how did everything go yesterday?

Yesterday? What was yesterday?

I went to Barb's and I got a, a, a...

Muffins! But they weren't ready.

Yeah, and Sam, his shift was over,

so he didn't know that I got them,

but I'm telling him now I got the muffins.

Well, why didn't you save me any?

Next time. I promise.

All right. I'm gonna go grab some coffee.

I'll be back in a jiffy.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I've got it.

Sam!

Uh, something came up, but you go set up the coffee machine

and I'll be back later.

We'll have one. Okay?

Bye. Love you.

Oh. Okay.

Hey.

- Hey. - Hey.

Did anyone see you?

I think we're good. Okay.

What's that?

Oh, this is our guidebook.

See, my, my mom, she left all these instructions

and she was so particular even about how she set it up.

- Hmm. - See the scarecrows

and the apples and the pumpkin?

She loved it so much.

I can see where you got your planning expertise from.

But what I really want to know,

is did you get your dad's pumpkin racing abilities?

Oh, no.

I have not raced since high school,

and I was never very good.

Well, that is until this year.

I don't know.

Come on. We got to do it.

I kind of have a million and one things to organize.

We got the regatta...

And I'm gonna help you with them.

I tell you what. I challenge you to a taste test.

What?

We both make versions of your mom's cake pops.

If yours are better, you win. If mine are better, we race.

You know, you're starting to sound like our dads.

I will even let you be the judge

if you promise to play fair.

Deal.

Let's see what you got, Brooks.

Okay. Let's see what you got.

- Okay. They look pretty good. - Yeah.

So which one should we taste?

Scarecrows all the way for the win.

There we go.

All right.

We'll start with yours.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Hmm. They're a little, a little chewy.

Still good. Not bad.

Should we try mine?

Moment of truth.

This is sorcery. How did you learn how to bake like that?

Mostly my mom.

She's a huge baker,

so I picked up a few things along the way.

Mm. Okay.

Honestly though, I do love cooking.

I love nothing more than to stay at home,

cook something delicious, put on a documentary.

I'm all in.

I love that.

Well, congratulations. You are the winner.

No, the real prize

is seeing you in that giant pumpkin paddling away.

You're making fun of me before I even get in the boat.

No. Honestly, don't worry.

If you fall in, I will rescue you.

But will you rescue me, is the question.

I don't know how this is gonna go.

I'm a little rusty myself. It'll be entertaining.

Listen, I've been thinking,

can we just go on a proper date?

I should have asked you out two years ago.

Probably should have asked you out 20 years ago.

But we're here now. I don't want to wait any longer.

We can't.

We need to focus on the regatta.

We can't give our dads any reason to blow this up.

Yeah. You're right, you're right.

We shouldn't.

To keeping things professional.

Keeping 'em professional.

I'm definitely gonna enjoy this.

No, I want that one, actually.

- Oh, I see. - Yeah. You can have these.

Oh, thank you. How generous of you.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

I've been nurturing these bad boys all season,

hoping the regatta will come back.

Now, want to pick your pumpkin now

or wait till after we carve 'em?

Oh, huh.

I think I should have listened more

when my dad used to drone on and on

about the science of all of this.

All right.

Well, you want them to be uniform, right?

Lopsided means center of gravity's gonna be off.

If they're too big, it's gonna be hard to paddle,

but if they're too small, it might tip or you might sink.

Right. So totally easy.

Easy peasy.

Now, if I may make a suggestion-

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

We're gonna do this fairly. Okay?

I don't want any weird technicalities.

Hmm.

Yes. This one.

I think this one is the prize of the crop.

It's speaking to you.

- I see. - Mm-hmm.

Well, I think that's a good choice.

- Thank you. - All right.

Now we just got to get the tractor and load 'em up.

Do you think I picked the right one?

I'm not telling.

My dad used to spend hours

opening these up with a wooden saw.

He would never let me do this part,

even though I have been chopping wood since I was 13.

Hm. Hm.

How honorable of him.

Tell that to his right rotator cuff.

Well, I have a secret.

Really?

- Mm-hmm. - Mm-hmm!

This speeds things up a little bit.

Do I get to, you know, mm...?

- Of course. - Mm.

I have been waiting 20 years for this.

All right.

This is gonna take days.

Yeah.

But it's the best arm work out of your life.

Wait a minute.

What?

You, uh,

you got a little something there.

That's a good one. Gotta keep that.

Oh, this bucket's getting pretty full.

Oh. I'll swap it out.

Okay.

Hey, uh, can you help me with this, or...?

Oh, don't you dare! Stop!

No. No, no, no!

I swear.

I just want a high five.

No. No!

Ah! Oh!

No, you didn't.

Okay, that's it.

Boo!

Okay. You got me.

You win.

Oh, and you were saved by the bell.

And I need a new shirt.

It's Tracey.

She says that registration is filling up really fast.

Oh, that's great, right?

Uh, yeah. Yeah, it is.

Um, I'm really happy for Sam.

I think that we can make it an annual thing.

You know, pick a new student every year,

something like that.

I love that.

You're incredible. You know that?

I'm glad the regatta is coming along well.

Sure is.

Oh, um, Sam's boat.

We don't have enough pumpkins.

Oh, don't worry. I know where we can get another one.

My friend Lola has a bunch.

Oh, okay.

So should we call it a night?

Yeah. I think I'm pumpkined out.

You hungry?

Starving.

Same.

Where do you want to go?

Mm. This is hitting the spot,

Okay. But you have to dip the fry into the milkshake.

I'm telling you.

Oh, now we are getting crazy.

It's gonna change your life.

All right.

Mm. Okay. Yeah?

Yeah. You're right.

Yeah. Mm-hmm. Mm.

That happens occasionally.

Mm.

You look at the stars much?

No. I think I'm gonna make it a regular thing.

It's beautiful.

Yeah, it is.

Oh, no. Is this one of your moves?

Snacks and stargazing. Of course.

This seems like something teen Ethan would do.

Mm-hmm.

Well, how do you know it's still not my move?

Okay, I'm kidding.

Seriously, I've never brought someone here.

- Hmm. - It's true.

Did you date anyone when you were away?

Don't answer that. I don't even know why I asked that.

No. It's okay.

Um, no, actually.

I never really dated anyone seriously.

I guess I always felt that I'd come home eventually

and I didn't want to settle down.

What about you?

It seems crazy to me that you're still single.

Yeah. I've dated, just not anyone serious.

What about Jacob?

Jacob is a perfectly nice guy.

We just don't have

that inexplicable something.

Every cell in your body just turns towards them.

Like a sunflower.

Like a sunflower.

Well, it seems to me

that if you were drawn to someone like that,

even if it's someone you've known your entire life,

maybe if they asked you out, you could say yes.

That's pretty presumptuous of you.

Mm-hmm.

Nadine, are you telling me you don't feel it?

I do. We just, we can't go on a date.

Right. There's just one problem.

We're already on one.

- Sorry. - Sorry.

Yep. We were...

We're keeping it professional.

- Very professional. - Yep. Professional.

Just get another fry here.

Okay.

Dunk and enjoy the stars.

Setting up and throwing a regatta

all on the same day is ambitious.

Yeah, I know, I know. But we can do it.

Tracey and Barb said it's all systems are a go.

Barb's husband, Donnie,

is gonna to be taking my dad's breakfast

at the cafe in the morning and then bowling

so we'll have the entire morning to set up.

We'll be ready by 2 p.m.

And what's your plan for telling him?

I'm still trying to figure that out.

You know we need his signature on the permit

for the race to go ahead. I know, I know.

And we'll get it.

Anyway, I just have one more errand to run.

What?

Well, Ethan and I were gonna grab one more pumpkin boat

so that Sam can compete.

Oh. And you both need to go pick it up together?

Yes.

Hm...

What?

You're falling for him.

Oh, I tried not to.

Nadine!

I know.

It's just the more time I spend with him,

the harder it is for me to stay away.

Do you think my dad will ever come around?

I honestly don't know.

And you might be willing to risk a falling out with him,

but what about Ethan?

Wouldn't you be getting between him and his family?

I know you care about him, but in this moment,

can you honestly say

that being with you is what's best for him?

I hate it when you're right.

- Hey. - Hey.

One triple shot pumpkin madness

with cinnamon whipped cream.

Thank you.

Oh, as your friend,

I can also bring you your favorite coffee.

Rough morning?

Uh, no. No, I'm, I'm good.

Lots of pumpkins, huh?

Yeah.

Holy smokes.

It's amazing, right?

Lola uses the first harvest of every year to build these.

She's got a whole jack-o'-lantern

trailer full of 'em.

Actually, we're still setting up.

There she is.

Hey, you.

Hey.

So good to see you.

You too.

And you must be Nadine.

Uh, yes. Lola, nice to meet you.

Likewise.

I think it's great what you're doing

with the Pumpkin Regatta.

Thank you.

And I hear you're in need of another boat.

Yes.

And apples for my mom's cider?

Yes. Yes, you got it.

Follow me.

How are your parents?

- They're good. - Yeah?

Yeah, yeah. Same old.

You know, Dad's getting used to retirement.

Oh, that's good.

Yeah.

So we actually have a pretty good crop this year.

I used that new bone fertilizer

- that you told me about. - Yeah.

It really made a big difference.

- So glad to hear it. - Yeah.

And then the seed distributor tool you made,

- it's incredible. - Yeah, it worked?

- It worked so well. - Good.

Honestly, you should patent that thing and sell it.

You'd make a fortune.

This guy's a genius in case you didn't know.

Yeah, I know.

You all right?

Yeah, I just have a few things to confirm before tomorrow.

Ah, okay.

Well, here they are.

Wow. Not bad.

Yeah. Well, the seeds came from your farms.

They were bound to be good.

I was afraid my dad would find ours

and try to donate them or something,

so had Lola grow a few extra ones as backup.

Yeah, this guy is always over prepared.

Okay.

But this one,

is this not the perfect vessel for Sam?

- Wow. Yeah. - Right?

- I, I think it is. - Come on.

Should have seen what a great job we did last night

carving Nadine's boat.

Oh, are you gonna race?

Yeah, I lost a baking competition.

She didn't think I could bake.

Oh, you hustled her.

W- I surprised her.

- Yes that's, that's what it was - More of a surprise.

No, same thing.

You had better leave him in the dust on race day, Nadine.

I will try my best. But you should race too.

Yeah?

Yeah, you have an extra pumpkin.

Hey, you know what? I think I will.

Okay. Well.

I will grab the apples for the cider

and you two can wrap up the pumpkins.

Oh. You sure?

Yeah, of course. Um, I'll, um, I'll see you up there.

All right.

I see you found the apples.

Do you think I got enough? Where is Ethan?

Oh, he's just making the arrangement

for the, uh, pumpkin delivery.

Oh, okay.

Well, I can cover it.

Oh, no, no, no. It's, it's on the house.

Don't worry, it's for a good cause.

Thank you.

So you and Ethan have known each other a long time, huh?

Since we were kids. Yeah.

Our grandparents were some of the original farmers here.

Oh, well, you get along really well.

Yeah. He's a good friend.

Just a friend?

Oh, no, no, no. He does not see me like that.

Oh, have you ever talked to him about it?

We'll, no, but he's...

Well, I think you're a good match

and your families get along.

I can see it.

- I- - Lola!

Oh, excuse me.

Oh, thank you for the apples.

Yeah, anytime.

Hey. Wait up.

Were you gonna leave without saying goodbye?

Well, I was gonna drop these apples in your truck first.

What's going on? You seem a little off today.

Ethan, you should be with somebody who's good for you.

- Somebody like- - Like Lola?

Why not?

You know, she's charming, she's cool,

and your families get along unlike ours.

But we're just friends.

Well, friends-to-lovers pipeline,

that is not a romantic trope for nothing.

- Nadine. - Here are your apples.

I will see you tomorrow. It's showtime.

Psst. How's it coming?

So far so good.

How's it coming with Dad?

- I think he's softening. - Huh.

Hey, you seem down, honey.

Is everything okay?

Yeah. I'm fine.

It's about Nadine, isn't it?

How do you do that?

Oh, I'm the mom. It's my job.

And there's always been a little sizzle

between the two of you.

I'm not really sure it matters though.

She, um, kind of put the brakes on in a little bit.

Why? Because of your dads?

I mean, they wouldn't be crazy about it at first.

There's no denying that, but it's their issue, honey.

- Can hear you. - Oh really?

- What are we saying? - Mumbling.

"Dad this, dad that."

We're saying, Dad, we need a taste tester.

Oh, of course.

Come on. Come on.

Is this how you remember it?

- Needs cinnamon. - Okay.

You know, I, I was also telling our handsome son here

that I think you might be ready to let go of this silly feud

and race in the Pumpkin Regatta.

When are you two gonna move past this, huh?

Oh, you're as stubborn as George. You know that?

You know, Dad,

the regatta was Charlotte's favorite time of year.

You ever wonder if George goes so hard

because he's doing it for her and her memory?

You know, when Donnie asked me for breakfast,

I was excited.

I mean, who doesn't love the breakfast hash,

but, but, it's early, even for me.

Mm, did you hear me?

Hmm? What?

What's, what's up with you?

- Nothing. - Oh no.

I know all your moods. And this is that nervous, sad one.

Well, maybe I'm just missing the regatta, Dad.

We all are.

I know you don't see it this way,

but it feels like you were just punishing everyone

to prove a point.

Don't you remember the first regatta after Mom died?

I was held up in my room

and I refused to help you prep your boat

until you put on Mom's scarecrow costume.

And you kept talking

in that ridiculous accent

and you made me call you Father Crow.

And it was the first time that I laughed...

We hung out for days just laughing and talking.

Maybe I just miss spending time with you,

talking about things other than work and logistics.

Maybe I just want to bring back something

that Mom loved so much.

Either way, I'm just really hoping

that you would reconsider for me.

Okay.

- I'll think about it. - Thank you.

Wow.

Hi, where you been?

I, I told everyone to get started without you.

Oh, I'm glad it,

it looks amazing.

You okay?

Yeah.

He's down by the water. You should go look.

Hey.

Hey.

- You built this? - Yeah.

What do you think?

Is it what you pictured? I could move some things around.

It's perfect.

Listen, uh...

Nadine! I need you over at the cake pop stand.

Okay.

Listen.

It's okay. Save me a scarecrow.

Okay.

- Hey. - Hey.

I know this isn't the best time,

but I want to talk to you about the-

All right.

Time to beautify.

Hi, you guys.

Everything is looking great.

Yeah. Yeah, um...

Okay.

Hey. I'll, uh...

Hey. It's good to see you.

Hey. You know, I really want

to thank you for everything.

We couldn't have done any of this without you.

Please, of course.

What would a community event be without the mayor?

Listen, I hate to be a stick in the mud,

but has he signed the paperwork

- that I gave you yet? - Uh...

As long as I see it before we let people in,

we're good to go.

Yeah, not yet, but he will.

Okay.

You know that I would bend the rules for you,

but, uh, we got a lot of witnesses here so.

Yeah.

Um, well, I'm sorry, but there's so much to do.

- And thank you. - Yeah. No, of course.

- Thank you again. - Sure. Of course.

Ladies, what else can I do to help?

I have a whole list.

Hey. Everything okay?

No, I'm freaking out.

Don't be.

Look, there's no way our dads are gonna say no

when they see all this.

Come on, look. You've done an amazing job.

And this year I think it's better because

it has your touch.

I think your mom would love it.

Ah, you need to stop.

You need to stop being so perfect

because you're making it impossible

for me to stay away from you.

You said something to me the other day.

I can't stop thinking about it.

What?

So I had this piece of paper

that a girl from back home gave me a long time ago

and I just can't seem to part with it.

I can't believe you kept this.

Mm. 20 years.

Crush was not one-sided.

I'm tired of waiting for everything to line up perfectly.

I want this if you do.

So what do you say? Can we break our own rules?

Whoa!

- Dad. - Look, this my fault.

Save it. I'd like to talk to my daughter.

Is this what you've been doing

when you've been sneaking around running errands,

planting this whole thing,

on my property, without my knowledge?

H- h-how could you do that?

Sorry, Dad. I really am.

But honestly, I felt like you didn't give me a choice.

So this was your plan?

Put me on the spot and hope for the best.

No.

I was hoping that when you saw it,

you'd remember the magic of all of it.

Or that I would feel too guilty to say no.

You want the whole truth?

Yeah.

I don't feel like

I should have had to do any of this at all.

You should have accepted defeat,

but instead you let a stubborn childish feud

ruin this for all of us.

I'm acting childish?

Dad.

You're running around behind my back

like you're 16 years old again.

I'm not gonna force you to do anything, Dad.

This is your property.

So nothing happens here today

without your signature on this permit.

So you get to decide what happens here,

for me, for the community, and for Andrew, your friend.

I'm looking around here

and I know you want me to be moved by it all,

but I'm just disappointed.

Come on, Dad.

I'm sorry.

Dad!

Look, I'm sorry, but we're gonna figure something out.

How? He won't sign.

We got everyone's hopes up, and Sam,

what, what if everybody wants their money back?

I don't know how-

This was a mistake. All of it.

What was I thinking?

Whoa.

I know. It's a lot to take in.

It's just all the sneaking around.

Well, they did what they thought they had to do.

You knew the whole time.

And I won't apologize for it

because they're doing the right thing, honey.

Nadine is...

You have got to see the way that Ethan looks at her.

He's, he's happy.

This isn't about our family legacy

or even the community anymore.

Sweetheart, are you really gonna be the kind of guy

that stands between our child and his happiness?

No, honey, I am not.

Good. Good.

You're a rascal.

The two of you.

Have you seen her?

I think she went inside.

I will talk to her. Don't send anyone home.

That was messy. Are you okay?

You told me this would happen and I wouldn't listen.

I just...

This might be the first time in my life

I wished I was wrong.

For what it's worth,

I still think we did the right thing here.

Please don't let your loyalty to your dad

squash your big plans.

Your opinions, your hopes and dreams,

they are just as important as his,

even if it's not your name on the permit.

I think your mom would agree.

You have her fiery streak.

I gotta get out of here. I gotta clear my head.

Okay.

You want to go get it? Go get it.

Birdie, you ran right past it. Birdie.

George.

Hey there, Andrew.

Well, I take it you know.

Wild, right? Your boy and my girl.

What were they thinking?

Oh, they were thinking straight. That's what.

Yeah.

Listen, I kind of think we let

the last few years get away from us.

I should have let you claim your victory.

I don't know. If anything, I should have tapped out.

I mean, my boat did technically touch yours.

It was probably an accident.

Probably right.

Truth is, George, I let my own stuff get in the way.

Like, you know, like what people think of my family

and I let a couple years

of overly competitive pent-up frustration cloud my judgment.

I mean, that race, if it belongs to anybody,

it belonged to Charlotte.

I'm so sorry.

I sh-I should have been there for you and Nadine.

Took a kick in the pants from my son

to realize that your competitive spirit,

insane as it is,

probably had something to do with that.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

It couldn't have been easy

going through all that without Charlotte.

We all have a lot to make up for.

We can start now.

- Yeah? - Come on.

- All right. - Buddy, all right.

Yeah.

It's gonna be okay, honey. She'll come around.

Hey.

Uh, he knows.

Yeah, he knows.

And, uh, he owes you an apology.

Well, don't bother.

You got your wish. Our Regatta is canceled.

Well, not if I can help it.

Son, you were right. You're right about it all.

Now Nadine- If you're gonna ask me

to stay away from her, Dad, I-

No. I was going to ask you to fight for her.

You're a good man, Son. I trust you.

I wouldn't have left my entire life's work in your hands

if I didn't.

So if you tell me she's the one,

I'm gonna tell you go for it.

'Cause we can never give up on true love.

How about the regatta?

Can you please give me something to do?

Well, it's not a regatta

without Mom's apple cider, so, uh...

Okay.

I could use a hand.

Sorry, Son.

Proud of you, Dad.

Proud of you, Son.

Proud of you.

All right, let's get that cider.

Well done.

Thanks, Mom.

You were trying to do the right thing.

And you did a great job pulling this all together.

And those new touches, the fire pit,

your mom's cake pops, and what you did for Sam.

I don't think it matters anymore.

You know,

I worked my whole life trying to hold this marina

like some kind of timestamp

to where it was a simpler life

that I remembered that your mother and I built.

I thought it was gonna be good for all of us.

For everyone for that matter.

But it came at a cost of ignoring you for what you wanted

for the marina and regatta.

And I know I can't let that happen anymore,

that you deserved a lot better

from your dad and your former boss.

Former boss?

Yeah. The marina is all yours, hun.

I can't wait to see what you do with it.

Are you sure? Because the marina's your baby.

No. You are my baby.

And I am more sure than ever.

In fact, while we're at it,

I signed it.

Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.

But about Ethan.

I swear we didn't plan it. It just happened.

Then go get your man. Go get him.

- Thank you. - Mm-hmm.

But I'm coming too.

Folks, we are not quite ready for you yet,

but please just stand by.

The mayor was very clear as long

as no one passes through these gates,

it's just a public gathering.

Sorry. Excuse us.

Excuse me. Hi.

Excuse me. Excuse me. Excuse me.

I got it.

Ah!

Where's Jacob?

Oh.

I got it! I got it!

You got it. You got it!

I got your signed permit.

Let's do this. Open the gate!

Come in. Go, go, go, go.

I've always wanted to say that really loud.

You heard the man. Come on in.

Right this way.

Racers, if you're signed up, come to me to register.

Come on in. Hey there.

Nice to see you.

Thank you for coming. Hi, nice to see you again.

Thanks for coming. Thanks for coming.

I hope we're not too late.

No, you are right on time.

Good.

Well, thank you.

Not only for pulling all this off,

but, uh, knocking some sense into two old men.

I'm happy to help.

Oh, they're ready for us, honey.

All right.

We'll see you inside.

Okay.

George, why don't you join us?

Okay.

Ooh. Sunflowers, huh?

Yeah.

I'm sorry about earlier.

I was spiraling and I lashed out

and you didn't deserve that.

It's okay. I get it.

But look. Look at what we pulled off.

Not too bad, Brooks. Not too bad at all.

So I think it's time we go on a proper date.

Well, that's music to my ears.

On one condition.

Already making rules, huh?

Whoever wins gets to pick what we cook for dinner.

Hmm.

Now you're talking.

But I get to choose the documentary even if I lose.

You got yourself a deal.

Shake on it?

Hello. Hello.

Is this thing on? Andrew.

All right.

You know, I must say everything looks great.

And a huge thank you

to Ethan, Allie, Barb, and Tracey for pulling all this off.

But especially to my daughter, Nadine,

whose vision for the future is always so bright

and its focuses on you, our neighbors.

Now, as for Andrew and I, well...

We're sorry.

How sorry are you?

Oh, George, I'm very sorry. We're both very sorry.

We're sorry that we let our disagreement

get in the way of doing what's best for you.

But we want you to know that we're very grateful

that you showed up today and we're getting ready to move on

to our new role...

As your official judges.

Woo! Woo!

Now, who's ready for a brand new winner?

Woo!

Racers.

To your pumpkins!

Ready?

I think it's that time.

Let's do it.

Nadine, wait, wait up.

It's time to pass this on to you.

Thank you, Father Crow.

You're welcome, baby.

Now you be careful out there.

How do I look?

You look gorgeous, darling.

Hey, I see what you're doing there.

Trying to get a head start.

You better be careful.

That could get you in a lot of trouble.

Hey. Watch your back, Brooks.

I'm coming for you.

Racers on your mark as best as you can.

Go!

Here we go.

I'm off to a bad start.

Go, Sam! Go!

Go, Sam! Go!

Woo!

Oh, wow. How do you feel, guys?

- You got FOMO? - What's FOMO?

- FOMO. - Fear of missing out.

- Yeah. - I'm hip with the youngsters.

Are ya?

No, I don't think I'd miss anything.

I prefer serving cider with you.

Aw.

Oh, yeah.

All those years off and I still got it.

Oh, you got this. Ah!

Do you got this?

Paddle!

You're going the wrong way. Hey!

Leave you in my dust, as per usual, King.

Yeah.

You okay back there?

Seriously, I will rescue you.

Charlotte would be happy, I think.

- With the regatta? Yes. - Yeah. Absolutely.

No, them.

Okay, I'm coming back to save you.

- Oh! - Okay, well.

Okay, that is.

Stop messing around, you two.

Let's go!

- Come on, Sam. - Still in the race, huh?

- Look at Sam. - Go Sam, woo!

Go, Sam!

Go, go, go! You got it!

Yeah! Come on. Move it!

He's got it.

He's gonna win!

Woo!

Yeah. Well done.

Yeah, Sam!

Way to go, Sam.

All right, all right, all right.

I wanna thank you once again

for making this an amazing event.

Give yourself a hand.

Come on, come on, come on! Let's give this up.

The winner of this year's Falls Haven Pumpkin Regatta

and recipient of the first annual

Falls Haven Scholarship Fund is...

Sam Evans.

Sam Evans.

Way to go, Sam.

Sam, let's hear it for him.

Come on, keep it going. Keep it going, keep it going.

That was a great job.

- Lift it up. - I love you, honey.

Love you, Mom.

Aw.

Show it off!

Let's hear it for him.

That's right. All right.

Enjoy the festivities.

You like cider?

I do.

Cheers.

Cheers.

So tell me the truth.

Do you wish it was you up there?

Not even a little bit. Sam deserved it.

Plus I feel like I won in my own way.

Oh, yeah?

Forever in first.