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[♪♪]

♪ For so long

♪ I've had dreams about a ship ♪

♪ And one of these days I'll dust them off ♪

♪ I told myself

♪ But life keeps on going

♪ And time keeps onrolling away ♪

♪ Another day, another year around the sun ♪

♪ And all the thingsI'd like to do ♪

♪ Keep stacking up

♪ But I keep on going...

[text chimes]

♪ And time keeps on running away ♪

♪ Away

♪ But it's all about to change

♪ 'Cause my time is coming

♪ It all starts now

♪ I'm on my way up...

♪ I'm on my way up

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ It all starts now

♪ The stars are waiting

♪ I'm on my way up

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ It all starts now

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohOh, oh, oh... ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ Every step I'm going to take I'll see it out ♪

♪ And every fear that's in the way ♪

♪ I'll take it down

♪ And I'll keep on fighting

♪ 'Cause I know I'm finding the way ♪

[♪♪]

♪ I can feel the change

♪ And my time is coming

♪ It all starts now

♪ I'm on my way up...

♪ I'm on my way up

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ It all starts now

♪ The stars are waiting

♪ I'm on my way up...

Hey.

Whoa!

Oh...

Oh!

[splashing]

[gasps]

Uh...

Good catch.

Seriously?

You know, a little baking soda will just take that right out.

Ugh.

In this case...

maybe a lot of baking soda.

[text chimes]

Excuse me.

Miss?

"Mizz"?

You forgot your...

[sighs]

Your book.

[groans]

Mom and Dad, Carl...

Dan...Where am I going to put him?

[door opens]I'm here!

Mom, Dad...

Oh!

Thank goodness.Oh, my gosh, I am dying.

I'm sorry. I had to change. It's a long story.

For you.

Oh, thank you.You're a lifesaver.

Okay, what's wrong?

Well, you know how people plan their weddings

for months and months,

down to the tiniest last detail?

As someone who is in three weddings this month,

I do.

Why?

Well, Mark has just decided

to invite two of his co-workers to the wedding.

Oh... not good.

I keep telling him

that he can't make these last-minute decisions

with the wedding only three weeks away.

In his defense,

it is awfully cute

how he gets like an excited puppy

about the wedding.

I know.

Last week, we were having a conversation

with a couple at the dry cleaner's,

and by the end of it,he had invited them, too.

Are they coming?

No, no. They have plans that weekend, thank goodness.

Okay, so I've been trying

to rearrange the tables all morning,

and I still can't find a place for the co-workers.

Let me see.

Looks pretty good...

um, what if we did...

Uh...

No, we can't put my aunt Gladys next to Aunt Bea.

They've been in a tiff for years.

Got it.

All right, what if we...

Oh...

...Trade that...

Oh, that might work! And then we can just...

put her over here...

and her there..

Great.

Now there's just one spot left at the main table for...

Hmm.

Jason.

You know what?

We can put him somewhere else.

No. Why?

Claire, I don't want to sit your ex-boyfriend at your table.

I feel guilty enough that he's coming.

Well, you should not feel guilty.

He's one of Mark's best friends,

and besides, he was invited long before we broke up anyway.

We ended things

because he took a job in another state,

not because we wanted things to be over...

and he did ask me to go with him.

Knowing that your family was here,

plus your job teaching,that you love.

Jason, of all people,should have understood that.

And I understand how much his job means to him.

It's just unfortunate

that our jobs weren't in the same place at the same time.

Well, are you looking forward to seeing him?

It has been a year.

You know I have a plan for my life,

and he was a really big part of that.

I'm a big girl.

I can handle it.

[♪♪]

What is going on? Are you on a diet?

No.

No, they're snacks for tomorrow.

Uh... "field guide"?

You're not changing professions on me, are you?

Giving up the big, blue sea?

Come on, you know how much I love sailing the world.

It would've been fun to call you Professor Hastings.

I'm afraid you're gonna have to stick with "Captain."

-Hmm. -That belongs to the woman

who ran into me on the docks earlier.

She dropped it.

Oh, are you gonna return it to her?

No. I want to,

but I can't exactly spend all day

just roaming around the docks,

looking for a pretty woman who dropped her field guide book

and drives a Zodiac.

No, but you could spend two seconds and open it,

see if her name's there.

You don't think it's intrusive?

No, no, no, no.It's pragmatic.

Besides, it's not like it's her diary.

-Here. -Those are valid points.

Thank you.

Well?

Does Miss "Pretty Lady With a Zodiac" have a name?

"Claire Richards."

Do you want to grab lunch after your class tomorrow?

Sure.

Oh, no. I have Amber's bridal party meet-up.

She wants usall to get matching pedicures.

Oh. What about Tuesday?

Bridget's cake tasting.

Remind me again

why you've agreed to be in three weddings in one month?

Because all three of you asked me,

and I love all three of you madly.

We love you, too,

but if this is too much for you,

I can always ask Mark's sister

to help me with the cake and flowers.

I promised you I'd be there,and I will.

I'm more than capable of balancing it all.

That's my Claire.

Oh! I almost forgot.

The alterations on your bridesmaid dress

was all done,

so I picked it up for you.

Thank you.

I'll add it to my collection.

I'll see you tomorrow.

-Okay, bye.-Okay.

[♪♪]

Where did I put that notebook?

[text alert chimes]

[♪♪]

Hi, Dad!

I knew chowder would get you here.

Only yours.

[chuckles]

So... when is your first class on Blue Island?

Tomorrow.

Nervous?

Ah, I'm excited.

Hey, two of my students from last year

went on to declare biology majors

their first year of college.

It's amazing what that island can inspire.

Well, I'm not so sure

it's the island doing the inspiring.

My money's on the teacher.

Hmm.

Well?

You've still got it.

Aw, your first time fishing.

Now, we tried to help you,

but you were so determined to use it on your own.

Who got the first fish that day?

You did.

Aw... just like your mom,

eyes always on the sky, looking for the birds.

I was looking for you.

-Me? -Mm-hmm.

When you'd go to work,

Mom said I'd watch the water all day

to see if I could find you.

[♪♪]

[sighs]

It's getting late.

I'd better get going.

All right.

Well, uh, let me know how it goes tomorrow,

and say hello to Will Mayweather for me.

I sure will.

Goodnight, Captain.

Goodnight, Claire.

Hey, right this way.

I'm so glad you've all decided to take

summer enrichment biology with me.

You're actually going to be earning credit for studying

in my favorite place in the world, Blue Island,

and you're gonna get to meet one of my very favorite people,

Captain Will Mayweather.

Claire Richards!

Captain!

[chuckling]

So...

you must be this year's crop of future scientists.

Mind your teacher!

She's a fine one.

And the Captain here knows more about the ocean

than we ever will.

He'll be sailing us out to Blue Island

every Thursday and Friday morning at eight bells.

That's nautical talk for "8:00 a.m."

Well, sadly, Miss Richards,

I won't be your skipper this summer.

What? Why?

Well, I decided it was time

to turn the helm over to someone younger,

and I thought I'd come down here today

to tell you that, well,

the missus and I are finally retiring

and gonna travel a bit.

That's wonderful,but we're going to miss you.

Well, I'm gonna miss you, too,

but I sold the "Seagull" to a fellow Navy man,

fine sailor,

and I know he's gonna take excellent care of you all.

Well, if he's got your seal of approval,

I'm sure we'll be in good hands.

Ahoy there!

[♪♪]

I thought you were a fisherman.

Well, occasionally, I am,

when I'm not losing all of my bait.

So you know two each other?

Oh, we met the other day.

Well, I would say it was more of a collision

than an actual meeting.

Well, now we can properly meet.

I'm Tom Hastings,

but you can call me Captain.

Claire Richards,

but you can call me Ms. Richards,

especially in front of my students.

Actually--

Okay, everyone,

a change of plans.

Captain, um... Hastings, was it?

Will be taking us out to the island for the month.

That's right.

Who's ready for an adventure?

All right! If we head straight to the bow,

we can begin our safety walk-through.

I don't know about you,

but I can't focus on an empty stomach.

If the kids like, we've prepared snacks,

and they're waiting in the galley.

Snacks?

You don't like snacks?

Of course, I love snacks.

Everybody loves snacks,

but we're on a bit of a schedule here.

Well, we've got strong winds today.

We'll make good time. Don't worry about it.

Hmm. Okay, everybody.

Let's get onboard.

And get snacks!

This is my first mate, Mick. He'll show you the way.

Welcome.

Hey.

About yesterday...

You know what?

You don't need to apologize.

[laughs]

I, uh, I wasn't gonna apologize.

What?

You ran into me.

I saved you from falling into the water.

Which I wouldn't have been falling into in the first place,

if you hadn't run into me.

And I lost a lot of bait.

Yeah, onto my sweater.

Yeah, and mine.

Did you, uh, did you use the baking soda?

Yes, I did.

Good.

After you.

Thank you.

[♪♪]

[indistinct conversations]

All good here?

We're all good. Jack, get down. We're good, thanks.

Hey.

You dropped this yesterday.

I have been looking everywhere for this!

Thank you.

Did you really see a Higby's banded plover?

You opened my notebook?

Only to see who it belonged to.

I promise.

You can ask Mick.

And you just happened

to see the part about Higby's banded plover?

It caught my eye.

Higby's banded plover?

My father worked for the military.

We traveled quite a bit.

Spent some timein New Zealand.

My little brother and I used to watch

the plovers forage on the mud banks.

I had no idea there were any over here,

and now, thanks to you,I do.

They were a staple of Blue Island for decades,

but they haven't been seen on the island in over 50 years.

So you're looking for a bird that hasn't been seen

in over 50 years.

Why?

Because...

sometimes, things come back.

[♪♪]

When I was child,

my parents and I used to sail out here.

My mother was a teacher.

She was my first, and she was my best.

I'm gonna take you all

on a guided hike around the island,

and I want youto keep your eyes open

for as many different types of wildlife as you can spot.

You should each start thinking about a project

to count and study the different species

that inhabit Blue Island,

and your research needs to be sound and scientific.

Everybody ready?

[students, overlapping]Yeah.

One of my favorite things about Blue Island

is that you can spend days and days out here

without ever running into another living soul.

Except today?

Oh. Um...

Excuse me?

Uh, what are you doing?

Surveying.

I'm a surveyor. It's what I do.

Ha. Very funny.

The island is city-owned.

Belongs to the town of Willow Bay.

Until someone buys it.

Well, they can't buy it,because it's not for sale.

Might be...

if I can ever finish my survey.

What are you talking about?

Well, town council

is considering selling Blue Island for development.

That's impossible.

They need the money for municipal improvements,

and they think the island is underutilized.

Of course it's underutilized!

That's the whole point.

Hello?

Excuse me, I wasn't quite done.

Ma'am, excuse me.

They're selling Blue island?

Mm-hmm.

The surveyor wouldn't tell me much,

but he mentionedthe "R" word.

Roads?

Mm-mm. Resort.

I thought that land was protected.

No.

No, it's always been the town's choice

to just leave it alone,

but it's always been such a big part of Willow Bay's identity.

Well, I'm surprised you didn't head straight to city hall

the moment you got back onto the mainland,

to talk to Councilman Haines.

Oh, I did, but he was out.

I made an appointment, though.

He can't avoid me.

Speaking of people to avoid...

Mark ran into Jason today.

Well, it's kind of inevitable.

He was invited to Amber's wedding, too.

Have you talked to him yet?

I haven't seen him.

I'm still trying to figure out what to say when I do.

Any ideas?

[Claire sighs]

Honestly?

I just want to scream out, "Give us another chance!"

You can't do that.

I know, but that's how I feel.

I've always had this imageof how my life would be.

Following my dreams and my passions

and making a difference...

and I'm doing all that,

with Blue Island and my students.

Well, you can't live in the past, Claire.

You're gonna miss out on all the new, wonderful adventures.

I found the perfect veil.

No, I found the perfect veil.

You know what?

I think I'm gonna go without a veil.

How'd the orientation go?

It was good,

except Captain Mayweather is retiring

and he sold the "Seagull."

-Well, that's nice. -Yeah.

Except the new owner, Captain Hastings,

is really different.

He's younger

and kind of a know-it-all.

Younger?

Cute?

No comment.

Which is always a yes!

It's besides the point.

Something tells me

he's gonna be harder to manage than my students.

It's always good to see you, Claire.

Tim, I met the surveyors.

They told me that Blue Island might be for sale.

Ah. And it might've been nice

to hear that first from your godfather?

Yes.

I didn't want to worry you,

and right now it's strictly exploratory.

But it might be on the sale block?

Well, the town is just looking at their options at this time.

Tim, you know what the island means

to this community.

I do.

And I'll let you know if anything changes,

but right now, it's just the first step.

Nothing may come of it.

But something might.

Claire.

Or should I stick with "Ms. Richards"?

[laughs]

Claire's fine when I'm not teaching.

All right.

What brings you here?

Uh, fishing license.

I'm renewing, so watch out.

Ah. Well, as long as you're licensed to sail.

Ah, no worries about that.

[chuckles]

I'll see ya.

[♪♪]

Hi.

Hi...

I heard you were back.

Yeah. Just got in yesterday.

Oh... I won't keep you.

I'm sorry.

It's not that it's not nice catching up.

I'm just kind of running late as it is.

There's no need to explain.

Wish we had more time to catch up.

Well, we have Saturday.

Amber's wedding.

Right.

To be continued.

[quietly] "To be continued."

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

♪ Tall and tanand young and lovely ♪

♪ The girl from Ipanema goes walking ♪

♪ And when she passes

♪ Each one she passes goes "Ah!" ♪

I got your bouquet!

I thought the florist forgot.

She almost did.

I caught her in the parking lot.

Oh, Claire. What would I do without you?

Uh, toss a centerpiece.

Probably.

[all laughing] Cheers!

Cheers.

Amber has a candle ceremony?

Why didn't I think of that?

You have your poetry readings.

Yeah, but candles are so much more visual.

You know what? I bet you I could fit it in.

I'm gonna text the venue.

What did you make me promise

when I agreed to be a maid of honor?

That I wouldn't make any rash decisions.

This is not a rash decision. This is very well thought out.

Your ceremony is perfect as is.

You're right.

I know. You're right.

I'm gonna go find the other girls

to take some pictures.

Do not change anything while I'm gone.

I won't.

[♪♪]

Excuse me...can I borrow your phone?

Oh! I'm so...

[laughs] ...sorry.

We really need to stop meeting this way.

I feel like suddenly you are everywhere.

Well, it's not like Willow Bay has a lot of options.

Yeah, but this is a wedding.

I am aware.

The groomsmen had his bachelor party on my boat.

He invited me to join.

And you just said yes?

Yeah, I didn't have any Saturday plans.

Fascinating.

What?

I would never go to a party,much less a wedding,

with people I don't know.

That's how you get to know 'em.

Besides, I know you.

[laughs]

Excuse me.

Sure.

Hi... again.

Claire.

You look... lovely.

Please...

I look like a fairy godmother,but thank you.

Jason, did you see if there was a coat check?

[Jason] I didn'tget a chance to ask yet.

Uh, Samantha, this is Claire.

Claire, Samantha.

Nice to meet you.

You too.

How do you know Jason?

Um...

We went to high school together.

Wow, so the two of you go way back?

Yeah.

A very long time.

Um, I have to go.

The ceremony's getting started soon

and we still have to take pictures, so...

She seems nice.

Yeah.

Amber, you are the lighthouse of my life,

always keeping me safe and guiding me home.

David, I could think of a million reasons

why I'd want to marry you,

but if I recited them all,

we'd be standing here for the rest of our lives.

If I could pick just one,

it would be because of your heart,

your caring, loyal, generous heart.

Whoo! [guests cheering]

[♪♪]

Claire, I'm so sorry.

He never checked the "plus one" on the RSVP box.

To mine neither.

I should go over there and disinvite him right now.

Please don't.

I don't want to make more out of this than it is.

So, apparently, she's a dental hygienist,

and they met while he was getting his teeth cleaned.

What?

Have they been together long?

-I don't know. -I bet it's not serious.

He probably thought you were showing up with a date

and didn't want to come solo.

Right, because that would be awkward.

So awkward.

[♪♪]

Not your song?

I'm not in the mood to dance.

I was gonna head out pretty quick,

but I thought I should get at least one dance in

before I do,

because it is a wedding, after all.

I think everyone should dance at least once at a wedding.

Wouldn't you agree?

I promise I will not step on your toes.

Let's see what you've got, professor.

[♪♪]

Am I that bad of a dancer?

What? No.

Um, you're a little stiff.

Oh.

-That's better. -Yeah?

And... that's my toe.

[chuckles]

I'm sorry.

My head's not in the game.

[song fades out]

Oh, that's too bad.

You could try to be convincing.

I could.

All you single ladies, come join us on the dance floor.

The bride's about to toss her bouquet.

[guests applauding]

Oh, no, no, no, no, no.Where are you going?

Please don't make me.

It's not "making." It's tradition.

It's true, Claire.

It is tradition.

See? He agrees with me.

And you are?

Tom. Hastings.

Oh! Your sea captain?

He's not mycaptain.

I never called you my captain.

No, she didn't.

All right.

Okay, fine.

You know what? I'll go.

-Yes!-I'll go.

-Thank you.-Mm-hmm.

Okay, come on.

Okay...

One.

Two.

Three!

[women shrieking]

[sighs]

That was totally headed towards you.

Here.

Remember...you still owe me a real dance.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

Okay, here you go, Claire.

Thanks, Betty.

-See you later. -Yeah.

Hello, again.

Hi.

Almost forgot how small this town was.

You here for one of Betty's famous bear claws?

No. Just coffee, black.

Okay, I was going to get one bear claw...

for old time's sake.

Been home four days,

I'm already falling back into old habits.

I'm sorry about the wedding.

I wanted to talk to you for a minute before --

Your date showed up?

Yeah.

It's okay.

Felt like I ambushed you.

It was a relief to see you weren't alone.

I'll admit,

it was harder than I thought to see you with a date.

A date?

I know. I know I have no right to feel that way,

but seeing you two on the dance floor...

The dance floor?

Oh. Oh, no. Um, that was just --

You don't need to explain.

Claire, I'm happy for you.

Um...I'm happy for you, too.

[♪♪]

You're so bad.

I can't believe you told Jason

that you're dating a sea captain.

I didn't!

He made an assumption,

and I simply didn't correct him.

Well, you're not getting off on a technicality this time.

Okay.

Let's see what's left.

The dress... we already know that that's perfect,

so that leaves one more thing.

I had Melinda lay out all of the options in one place

so you could finalize your choices.

You're the best.

I was thinking these ones for your bouquet,

and then she can do smaller ones for the bridesmaids

and boutonnieres for the guys.

Oh, I love them all!

You should quit teaching and be a wedding planner.

I will be an expert by the end of this month.

Yes.

Bridget's wedding is next week. Jason's going.

Yeah, I figured.

Are you still going solo?

How else would I be going?

With your handsome captain?

He's not my captain.

But he's handsome! Why not?

-Because. -Because...

Because! We're not together!

It'll give people the wrong idea.

Like Jason? He already has the wrong idea.

Yeah, I really should correct that.

Or you could fight fire with fire,

date with date.

You know what?

I'm gonna answer this just to end your crazy talk.

It's not crazy talk. It's brilliant.

Hello?

[mouthing words]

Councilman Haines?

What?

An offer has been made...

a very attractive one.

For a resort.

The response was very positive.

No offer is worth selling off our public land.

No offer is worth selling off your childhood, you mean.

[thump]

Yours, too.

Blue Island is not just another piece of real estate.

Claire, I understand your reservations.

Now, we're holding a preliminary meeting

for the company to make their presentation.

You should be there.

No presentation is going to change my mind.

[♪♪]

[Tom] Ahoy!

I thought sailors only said that in the movies.

I wasn't, uh, I wasn't expecting

you and your crew until tomorrow.

It's just me.

I'm heading out to the island to take some pictures.

You looking for that Higby's plover?

Always.

Need a lift?

My boat's right here.

Come on.

You ever piloted a schooner before?

I have not.

Well, then, I think it's time you did.

[laughs]

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

♪ You were a heartbeat dreamer

♪ Never scaredto chase the mystery ♪

[♪♪]

[Claire] Places you've been?

Yeah, the blue ones are.

The rest are all places that I want to go.

That's a lot of red.

There's a lot to see.

Okay, I want a turn.

Yeah, be my guest.

[♪♪]

♪ ...Or a dreamor a shooting star ♪

[♪♪]

♪ You're my flashlight in the darkness, baby ♪

♪ You're my electricity

♪ You're the one I always wanted ♪

♪ The only one I need

You're a natural.

Maybe I missed my true calling.

Well, if you really want to be a sea charter captain,

you've definitely passed your first test.

Let's see how you fare with the second.

What's that?

[laughs]

[♪♪]

I got it.

Okay.

My dad was a fisherman,

and my mom taught me a bowline knot

before she taught me how to ride a bike.

Do they still live around here, your mom and your dad?

My dad does,

but, um, my mother passed awaywhen I was in high school.

I'm sorry.

Thanks.

[whoosh and thud as sail catches the wind]

[gasps] Oh!

Good catch.

[♪♪]

Here.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

So where do you call home?

A little bit of everywhere.

We moved around a lot when I was young, so...

If you mean where I was born, San Diego,

and if you meanwhere I spent the most time,

it was Des Moines, Iowa.

Oh, there's a Navy town.

[chuckles] Yes, ma'am.

I don't get back there very often.

Why not?

Bounced around my whole life.

I like the idea of not knowing what's next.

Actually, buying this boat was a big part of that.

In a year and a half, it'll be all paid off,

and then on to the next adventure.

So that's your plan, is to just drift?

[laughs]

I will port for a few months,

take some charter tours,

and then, yeah, on to the next town.

Well, what about being a part of a community?

Never really been one to stay in one place for long.

I get a little restless when I stop.

My mother used to always say,

"If you're too busy chasing greener pastures,

then you'll miss the daisies in your own backyard."

[♪♪]

Hey, guys!

Thanks.

They come to the island and birdwatch a lot.

We compare notes.

They seen the Higby's banded plover?

[laughs] Not yet, but it's a new day.

There's another possibility.

Ow.

You okay?

I still can't believe

that somebody's trying to put a hotel here.

Well, things change,

evolve.

It's the course of life.

But there are things in life worth preserving.

I mean...

look at this place.

Do you really think it would be better served as a resort?

It's a beautiful island.

Can't argue with that.

What are you gonna do, Claire?

You can't stop progress.

Not all of us are content

to just move onto the next thing.

This island has beenan important part of my life.

I had my first hike with my mom here.

I learned how to swim right by those rocks.

I had my first kiss at summer camp here.

I'm not just gonna let all of that go without a fight.

Claire...

Claire, where are you going?

Don't worry about me.

How are you gonna get home?

I'll see you tomorrow.

Right this way, kids.

Hey, welcome back.

How are you?

Ahoy...

Ahoy.

[♪♪]

Can I give you a hand?

Thank you.

You're welcome.

How'd it go?

I've got some photos.

This looks like a non-native crab, Ms. Richards.

Excellent observation, Wendy.

You can tell by its claws.

Thanks, Ms. Richards.

Yeah.

You're, uh, you're really good with them.

They're just excited to be here.

Claire, I've been thinking about what I said...

I'm sorry.

[laughs] That's my line.

Ever since I heard about the development,

I've been looking for a fight.

It's just...

this island means so much to me,

and it means so much to them.

I don't want to see it disappear.

I learned in the Navy

that sometimes it's smart

to offer a cessation of hostilities.

Well, I can't argue with the Navy.

Start again?

I'm Tom.

Claire.

[chuckling]

This beats the bucket of bait.

[Jack cries out]

[splash]

Jack!

Jack, grab this!

I've got you. I've got you.

Whoa!

Oh!

[gasps]

We're making a habit of this.

Mm-hmm.

[♪♪]

Are you all right?

Yeah. Thanks, Captain.

You're welcome.

[Claire] I'll see you all next week.

So are you, uh, back to the island tomorrow?

I have a wedding to go to.

What, another one?

[laughs] Yeah.

Three of my friends thought it would be fun

to all get married in one month.

Well, if it's anything like the last one,

you should have a really great time.

You, um, wouldn't want to go...

would you?

With you?

Never mind.

I'll see you next week.

I love wedding cake!

I'll text you the details.

Looking forward to it.

[exhaling deeply]

[♪♪]

Tom Hastings?

You got him.

I was told I could find you here.

Oh, I know you.

You were on the bachelor party I chartered.

That's right,

and you were at the wedding, dancing with Claire.

Lucky me.

So are you looking to charter a trip?

I'm booked up this week, but I have time on the weekend.

No. Actually, I'm here with another business offer.

Boat's not for sale, if that's what you're asking.

Nothing like that.

No. The firm I represent

is looking to win a contract for Blue Island.

We're asking some of the charter captains

to speak on behalf of the benefits of development.

Afraid I don't know much about that.

Let me catch you up.

Projections show an increase in tourism.

It would mean big things for your bottom line.

You, uh...

you own this boat?

Outright?

Not yet.

Think how quickly that could change.

Here.

This is my card.

Review board meets on Friday.

Show up if you can.

Strength in numbers.

[text alert chimes]

[♪♪]

[hushed exchange]

There aren't as many people here

as I thought there would be.

Well, it is a Friday afternoon.

What could bemore important than this?

Dollar oysters at Sammy's Seafood?

Dad!

Our last item on the docket

is the proposed sale of land on Blue Island,

and we will be hearing from a representative

of Panoramic Resorts.

Yes?

I object.

This isn't a courtroom.

Right.

Well...

then, I believe I speak on behalf of all...

...six of us

when I say that selling Blue Island

would be a very big mistake.

And I second that.

Claire...

you'll have ample time to respond at the end.

As I was saying,

we will be entertaining

a short presentation by the proposed developers,

outlining their vision for the island.

Panoramic Resorts

is represented here todayby their lead counsel.

[♪♪]

I apologize for the delay, Mayor Shoemaker.

Good afternoon.

My name is Jason McClure,

and I'd like to share with you all

a new vision for Blue Island...

for progress.

You're representing the resort?

I am.

You grew up here.

You know what this island means to us.

I know.

It's been untapped potential for years,

but we can put that island to good use.

It already has a good use.

It could be more.

More jobs, more opportunity.

And never mind at what cost?

The resort footprint is actually quite small.

Minimally invasive, an enhancement.

And I see that it says "phase one,"

which probably means there'sa "phase two" coming, right?

Look, Claire.

I'm sorry you're disappointed.

I'm not disappointed.

I'm motivated to stop this.

Have you talked to Tom about this?

How do you know Tom?

We offered hima charter contract.

We have a lot of investors

who will need to get to and from the island,

and when we open,

plenty of guests to take out on excursions.

And did he accept?

He didn't say no.

[Claire] I feel so betrayed.

You know, I really thought

that he loved the island as much as I do.

I'm sure he thinks he's helping Willow Bay.

Well, he's wrong!

The island has value beyond what some hotel would bring.

And the worst part is that nobody even seems to care.

You saw that meeting.

It was practically a ghost town.

[fuming sigh]

I can't be the only one who feels this way.

[sighs]

Sometimes we take the things we have for granted,

don't see quite how special they are until we lose them.

What would mom do?

She would give that board an earful...

so that even if

she knew she wasn't gonna win the fight,

she would know she had done everything in her power to try.

The board is presenting to the town

at the end of next week,

giving the community a chance to weigh in.

I am gonna do whatever it takes

to convince them that the island is worth saving.

Hey, you can finish uphere, right?

I gotta take off.

Right, your date.

[chuckles] I'm not going on a date.

I'm just going to another wedding.

With Claire.

Well... we're meeting there.

Because she asked you to go

with her,

and you want to.

Well, of course, I want to...

free cake.

Uh-huh.

Were you thinking about docking here longer than we planned?

If, I don't know,

you meet someone, or...

have met them?

Only thing I'm planning right now

is going to another wedding.

All right.

Here...

For the teacher.

Just because you're trying so hard to impress her.

I'm not trying.

Whatever you say, Captain Handsome.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

[indistinct exchange]

There you are.

Well, you've got two down and one to go...

weddings, that is.

Thanks, but, um,

I still have some more maid-of-honor duties

to attend to.

Okay.

Do you want me to wait for you?

No. It's okay.

Go have some fun.

Okay.

[dance music playing,guests cheering]

[♪♪]

This reminds me of that song we danced to

at Lance and Caroline's wedding.

The one where you got new shoes and you got blisters?

[laughing]

Those... were thousand-dollar shoes.

-What?-Mm-hmm.

You'd think they would've been more comfortable.

I love this song.

Is everything okay?

Yeah, of course.

You seem a little distracted.

Just busy with wedding stuff.

You're sure there's nothing that you're not telling me,

because--

And now, a special request from the bride and groom.

[♪♪]

All the couples,

head on the dance floor and join them.

♪ ...'Cause you arethe reason ♪

♪ I'm losing my sleep

Come on.

♪ Please come back now

♪ There goes my mind racing

♪ And you are the reason...

[♪♪]

♪ That I'm still breathing

[♪♪]

♪ I'm hopeless now

[♪♪]

♪ I'd climb every mountain...

Have I done something to upset you?

What would give you that idea?

Just a feeling.

♪ ...And fix what I've broken

♪ Oh, 'cause I need you to see

♪ That you are the reason...

I guess I just thought we had an understanding.

Claire, I...I'm honestly lost.

Are you saying it's not true?

I really have no idea what you're talking about.

Is what not true?

[DJ] It's time for the bouquet toss.

Gentlemen, please leave the dance floor.

Sorry, ladies only.

No, I'm going to sit this one out.

Not an option.

Uh, I have to go talk to Mayor Shoemaker.

[women laughing]

Mayor Shoemaker?

Have you tried one of these?

They're delicious.

Oh, I haven't,

but I'll make sure to track one down.

I was hoping that I could talk to you

about the potential Blue Island sale.

Oh, yes.

I was very impressed with the resort's presentation.

Right. Um, well,

I was hoping that I could ask you what I could do to prove

that development is not in Willow Bay's best interest.

Well, I don't think there's much you can do.

I'm afraid the votes are there.

Um, I was told that there'd bea secondary hearing.

Oh, and we will honor that, but at this point,

I have to think it's nothing more than a formality.

The island will be sold.

[deflates]

Claire...

Tell me.

The board agreed to sell the land.

I guess you were right.

You can't stop progress.

I'm sorry.

I know aboutthe charter contract

with Palm Resorts.

Jason told me.

[chuckles dryly]

Although I really would've preferred

to have heard it from you.

That I turned him down?

Okay.

I turned down Jason's offer.

What?

Why?

Because of you.

Because, uh,

because you convinced me

that Blue Island is worth preserving,

as is.

I am so sorry about today.

-I was--- It's okay.

It's fine.

Thank you.

[frustrated groan]

I just wish

that I could convince other people, too.

Well, why can't you?

I was gonna make my case at the town meeting,

but looks like I won't change any minds.

Well, you definitely won't, if you don't at least try.

You know what? You're right.

If I'm gonna go down,

I might as well go down swinging.

That's the spirit.

What can I do?

This isn't your fight.It's mine.

Claire, come on.

It's group photo time.Come on!

Excuse me.

Claire...

I know that this is your fight,

and I know that you can take oncity council all by yourself,

but...

Just know that you don't have to.

[♪♪]

Ahoy!

"Ahoy"?

It's growing on me.

If you want to persuade the board,

you've got to get the town on your side.

Yeah, but you know what? That's the thing.

I thought they were on my side,

and then hardly anyone showed up to that meeting.

What's your favorite thing about the island?

How much time do you have?

You said it means a lot to this town, right?

It does.

Well, maybe you just need to remind them.

[♪♪]

I don't know, Claire.

Maybe a resort wouldn't be such a bad thing.

Jimmy goes to camp on Blue Island, right?

Yeah, every summer since he was seven.

Well, have you considered

what this could mean for town recreations?

No, I suppose I hadn't.

We're asking everyone to show up

for the town meeting this Friday.

It would really mean a lot if you could be there.

Have you thought about what increased traffic

might do to the fishing population?

Show up if you can, Friday.

Trying to save Blue Island.

[♪♪]

Hey. You should take one of these.

Friday, if you want to save Blue Island.

Hey, guys. Big day on Friday.

If you don't have plans, big town meeting.

We want to save Blue Island.

See you guys there.

[♪♪]

I talked to Betty,

I'm pretty sure she's gonna come,

and I got a lot of people on the dock.

-Great. Me too. -Yeah.

They took every flyer I had.

Really? Mine too.

Good.

Do you really think they're gonna come to the meeting?

I think you'd be surprised, if you put your faith in people.

I could stay here all day.

It's an amazing view.

You know what?

I have an idea.

Watch your step.

There's a dip here.

I used to work summers here as a guide.

So I'm getting the official tour?

On the house.

This is so cool.

Right? Isn't it so beautiful here?

Yeah.

This lighthouse was built in 1858.

It's been guiding men home from sea ever since.

It's a real piece of history.

Fresnel lens?

Gem lens.You can see it for miles.

After my mother passed away, it was just my dad and I.

So it got pretty tough to watch him go away,

sometimes for days at a time.

[takes a deep breath]So...

I took a job here to...

...feel like I was playing a small part

in keeping him safe.

Come on.

This is what I really wanted to show you.

[Tom chuckles]

You were right.

This is a view.

Yeah.

Do you think you'll miss it?

When you're gone?

When I'm gone?

Yeah.

Onto your next big adventure.

Right.

It'll be tough to leave.

Maybe you're more sentimental than you think.

Is that so?

-Yeah.-All right.

[both laughing]

Thank you for showing me that.

I really appreciate it.

I thought you might like it.

And I'd love to return the favor.

What are you doing for dinner tonight?

I don't have any plans.

Well, now you do.

[♪♪]

Hi.

[laughs] You're early.

What's all this?

Dinner.

This looks delicious.

Thank you.

You made this?

No.

[laughing]

But I did order it from a very long list.

Oh.

I have a question.

-Mm. I may have an answer. -Okay.

[overlapping] Cheers.

[inhales deeply]

Jason McClure.

Mm, right.

Well, we've known each other since high school,

and after college, we dated for a few years,

and when all of our friends started planning their weddings,

I was pretty sure ours would be the fourth.

What happened?

He took a job at a law firm in another state.

It was really important to him,

but Willow Bay is important to me.

And he didn't seem to understand that,

so we ended things.

And now he's back.

Mm. Now he's back.

Is that why you invited me to the wedding?

The way I remember it,

you were only in it for the wedding cake.

[chuckles]

I'm serious, though.

Did you just invite meto make him jealous?

No.

No, I asked you because I wanted you there.

I was hoping you'd say that.

[laughing]

You order very well.

I have years of practice.

[Claire] Do you really think it'll work?

What?

Going to the board meeting.

Well, the whole town shows up,

then they're gonna have to listen,

and if you let them know how you feel...

You're very persuasive.

Thank you for all of your help and support...

and for dinner.

Anytime...

for all of the above.

I'm glad we ran into each other.

On which occasion?

All of them.

[♪♪]

I should go.

Okay.

Yeah.

I'll see you at the meeting.

I'll be there.

[♪♪]

Oh! So, I've hired your captain to take us to the island.

He is not "my captain."

He is merely a captain,

and...

while we have been spending some time together,

that doesn't make him my captain.

What's going on here?

Hmm?

Nothing.

What aren't you telling me?

We kissed!

[sighs]

We were spending all day together yesterday,

and he helped me with Blue Island,

and then we had this beautiful dinner,

and then we...

You kissed.

We kissed.

Okay, so how do you feel about the whole thing?

I don't know.

Well, you weren't thinking about Jason?

Definitely not.

Well, that's good.

Mm-hmm.

You know...

I think you might be right.

I think it's time to leave the past in the past.

Good.

The value of Blue Island cannot be overstated.

We, um...

[frustrated sigh]

This would be better without the cards, wouldn't it?

The cards are fine.

I want to make sure it sounds like it's coming from the heart.

No one who hears that

will have any doubt of your sincerity.

What if nobody shows up?

They will.

How can you be so sure?

You have always had this ability

to inspire great things in others, Claire.

Trust that.

[♪♪]

Claire, you're starting to make me seasick.

Oh, sorry, I'm just anxious.

Still not much of a crowd.

There's time.

Yeah, it'll fill up soon.

Have you heard from Tom?

No, not yet.

I'm sure he's just held up.

Yeah.

[gavel bangs]

Call to order. This hearing is now in session.

Okay.

Here we go.

The business before the council

is approval of the city's proposed sale

of Blue Island

to Panoramic Resorts LLC.

At this time,

we will hear comments

from experts within the community

as well as the general public.

First up is...

Claire Richards.

Thank you, Mayor Shoemaker.

[clears her throat]

Hi.

Um, my name is Claire Richards,

and I teach summer enrichment biology for the high school.

We do field study research on Blue Island.

[takes a deep breath]

I've run the summer enrichment program

for five years now,

and I can't even begin to express

the impact that it has on our children.

I grew up in Willow Bay.

It's my home,

and for anyone who grew up in Willow Bay,

Blue Island is a huge part of life.

It means something to the people of this town.

[sighs] Um...

[door opens]

[♪♪]

My mother used to always say

that the island had a lot to teach me,

but I think it hasa lot to teach all of us...

about appreciating the things that we have

while we have them,

and not taking for granted

the things that make us truly happy.

Blue Island isn't just a piece of land.

It's...camping in the summer.

It's nature walks in the spring.

It's trips with your family,

and senior skip days,

and... and first dates.

It's Willow Bay.

It doesn't just connect us to nature.

You know, it connects us to each other...

And we simply cannot lose that.

Thank you.

[all applauding and cheering]

[gavel banging]

Thank you, Ms. Richards,

for sharing your unique perspective on the matter.

If there are any others who would like to speak

on behalf of retaining Blue Island for public use,

please step upto the microphone.

[♪♪]

Well, looks like it's gonna be a long night.

[♪♪]

That was some speech.

Thank you.

I thought maybe you had second thoughts about coming.

I wouldn't miss it.

You were so great!

Amazing!

It was so good!

Oh, I'm so proud of you,sweetheart.

Mom would be, too.

Thanks.

Well...

let's hope we at least give them something to think about.

Absolutely.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

I was hoping we could talk.

About what just happened?

About a lot of things.

I'm not really sure what's left to be said.

I wanted to make sure we were all right.

I also wanted to ask you a question.

Would you like to go to Christine's wedding with me?

What?

As in your date?

Yes.

What about Samantha?

The truth is we haven't been seeing each other for very long.

She's a great person,

and I do like her,

but not the way I should.

And if I'm being completely honest,

I really only brought her here

because I was afraid of showing up solo,

in case you were dating someone.

I know that makes me sound kind of pathetic.

No...

it doesn't.

I've missed you, Claire.

Wow.

I missed you for a very long time

when you were away.

Seeing you again has made me realize what I truly want...

and that's to try again.

You should know that if the Blue Island deal

goes through,

they'll want me to stay here,

see development through.

The development.

This is a lot to process,I know.

Hey, Claire?

Yeah?

Save me a dance at the wedding?

Yeah.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

So that's it?

You're just gonna let her be with the wrong guy?

No one "lets" Claire do anything.

She makes her own decisions.

She just didn't choose me.

Well, hang on.

You said she didn't say yes to that guy.

She didn't say no, either.

Who am I kidding, Mick?

This guy's been part of her plan for years.

Now she can have that again.

Doesn't mean she will.

You like her, right?

Right?

I like her.

Okay, then fight for her!

You're gonna do something,

so if she has to make a decision,

at least it won't be easy.

Like what?

I don't know.

I'm more of a "big picture" guy. I don't do details.

You know that.

But there has to be some advantage you have

over this Jason dude.

You've just got to figure that out.

Thank you.

[♪♪]

And then there was one.

♪ When you goWhen you go ♪

♪ Don't go too far

♪ 'Cause we both know We both know ♪

♪ What it doesto my heart... ♪

I love it, I love it!

It's gonna be so fun.

Wait, let's take a picture.

Yes, good idea. Okay, get in here.

Okay.

[snapping]

[laughter] Claire.

Jason.

Hi, Christine.

Hello.

You look beautiful...

both of you.

Here, let me...Let me take your photo.

Oh.

Smile.

[snaps]

-That's great. -Thanks.

[ship's bell clangs]

Welcome, everyone.

I am Thomas Hastings, Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy,

and your captain for today's events.

This is my first mate, Ensign Mick Rogers.

Today, we'll be sailing to Blue Island.

I hope you enjoy the beautiful scenery

and each other's company

on this truly special day.

Welcome aboard.

Well, your captain really is handsome.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

Thanks, Dad.

Dear friends and family of Christine and Mark...

I am deeply honored

to officiate today

the wedding of this special couple.

Many people would say

having a strong relationship

depends on having a lot in common...

shared interests,

shared beliefs...

[♪♪]

[lively chatter and banter]

[♪♪]

Let me get one of you guys.

Okay.

One, two, three...

Beautiful.

We'll see you up there.

[♪♪]

[quiet chatter under music, indistinct]

Captain.

Thank you so much for taking us here.

The trip was so beautiful.

Really something special.Thank you.

You're welcome.

Hey, have you seen Claire?

I know I've said it before,

but you really do look beautiful.

[chuckles]

Thank you.

[cell phones ring]

I have to take this.

Yeah, me too.

[phones beep on]

Hello?

Claire?

It's Tim.

No, I'm calling...

Is that a ukulele?

Yes. Sorry, I'm at a wedding.

Well, I won't keep you.

I just wanted to be the first to say congratulations.

About?

The board has decided

to postpone the sale of Blue Island,

indefinitely.

It was quite the speech.

Your mother would have been proud.

[laughs]

Take care.

Thank you!

Yeah. No.

I understand.

Bye.

Well... looks like you won.

The town won.

But I lost, at least this deal.

There'll be others.

There will be,

but there's only one you...

And I don't want to lose you again.

That is almost exactly what I dreamed

of hearing you say since you left.

But?

But I don't dream that dream anymore.

Since you were gone...

I realized that some things are worth holding on to,

but...

others need to be let go of.

[quietly] Yeah.

Can't say I didn't see this coming.

The way you look at that captain...

you never looked at me that way.

It's not just about Tom.

No. I can see that.

[♪♪]

Claire.

[gasps] There you are!

I have so much to tell you!

Don't do it.

Don't tell you?

Don't... don't get back together with Jason.

He's not the man for you.

He's not?

I know that he's been in your plans

for a long, long time,

but plans can change.

They can.

And any man who truly understood you

would never even think about

trying to take Blue Island away from you.

He'd know how much it means to you,

and he'd fight with youto save it.

Like you did.

We can keep fighting, Claire.

No matter what happens, no matter what they decide,

it's not over.

It's over.

It is?

We won.

We won?

We won! We won!

Ah, that is such good news.

And you were the first person that I wanted to tell.

I'm right here.

For how long, though?

And you have plans, too.

Sail the world...

Well, my plans changed, too.

They did?

Yeah.

If I was gonna sail around the world,

then who would stay here and help you look for plovers?

And who would make sure that I had my snacks?

That's very important.

And who would keep you from

falling off the dock into the water?

Listen, I was not gonna fall into the water

in the first place, if it wasn't for you.

[♪♪]

Claire!

Catch.

Your turn.

Good catch.

No.

No?

It's a great catch.

[♪♪]