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[Beasley] Hi, my name's Beasley.

And boy, oh, boy,
do I have a story for you.

Dog has always been man's best friend and
girls have always been dog's best friend.

Dogs and girls and boys
have always been best friends.

I am here to tell you
about how I adopted my owners

and about how they fell in love.

[serene music playing]

Rocco!

Hey, come on, little guy!
I'm a nice vet!

[Mrs. Gilbert] So then do you
think today will be the day?

Well, there's no way to predict a match
with any degree of certainty, Mrs. Gilbert,

but the day will come,
I promise you that.

All right, well, let's meet
these new candidates.

Well, you're the candidate,
Mrs. Gilbert.

They need to meet you.

Of course.

Rocco! Hey, you, stop!

Hey, Rocco!

Excuse me.
Fugitive on the loose...

yea high, responds to the
name of Rocco, apparently.

Carly?

Dan, hi.

I didn't know you were in town.

Yeah... last week.

I'm taking over my
grandpa's clinic.

Um, Michelle roped me in,
said you guys needed some help,

but seems I have lost
my first patient already.

- Not yet, apparently.
- Oh, excuse me.

Sorry! Um, Rocco?

Friend?

Uh, used to be.

Hmm.

Uh, are you ready
for your interview?

Yeah.

Oh. Hey there, little guy.

Little...

You'll get used to it.
They're clever...

especially this little guy.

Thanks.

Man, you sure do run fast for
having such short little legs.

Okay, come on.
Let's see why you're so upset.

Oh, well, that's why
he's so sensitive.

Poor little guy's got an ear infection,
but I am going to fix that right up.

Your grandpa must be so happy
that you're back.

Oh, he is, so much so, that he wants
me to live in his house permanently.

He has no idea why I would
want to get my own place.

That's sweet.
He's probably just lonely.

Yeah. You know, I keep trying to
convince him to adopt one of these dogs.

Oh, well, you should set him up
with my brother.

After all,
he is Dan the Dog Man.

Dan the Dog Man?

Everyone's favorite matchmaker,
the Canine Connector.

- Just wait.
- Yeah, no, I already ran into him, literally.

- That was fast.
- Yeah.

Hey, how come you didn't tell him I
was the new volunteer veterinarian?

Oh, I just, you know,
wanted it to be a surprise.

- Why?
- I don't know.

Michelle...

that was high school.

[laughs]

All right, let's listen
to the old ticker. Come here.

Wow.

I mean, this is seriously probably the
nicest shelter I have ever been in.

How do you afford this?

Oh, we have a secret weapon.

A secret weapon?

You're going to love this.

We have a genuine TV star that
does a weekly segment on the news,

brings in a lot of donations.

- Mm.
- Oh.

Aren't you just the most adorable
little thing I have ever seen?

- Oh!
- Oh!

Meet Cujo.

Oh, no.
That couldn't possibly be true.

Her real name is Beasley, and even
Dan can't find a match for her.

Let's go.

- Okay.
- It's about to start.

About to start?

[soft music playing]

Yeah.

[gasps] What is all this?

Welcome to "Friday's Forever
Friend" weekly segment.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, your secret weapon?

Oh, just wait.

We're live in 30 seconds!
Where's our star?

- I thought Dan was the...
- Oh, yeah, he is.

It's just
she doesn't know it yet.

- She?
- Mm-hmm.

Right here!
Makeup has to be right, people.

Oh, come on.

Kristi Waters?
The Queen of Mean?

- I told you you'd love it.
- [producer] Ten seconds.

She was always posing for a camera,
even when there wasn't one.

And in five...

- Oh, it gets even better.
- ...four...

Hi, everyone, it's the end
of the week

and that means it's time to meet
"Friday's Forever Friend".

I'm here as always
with Dan "the Dog Man" Landis,

the Canine Connector
at the Forever Friends Shelter

where it's time to find
the perfect match for you!

[Kristi] So, Dan, just who is this
adorable little girl we get to meet today?

[Dan] Well, Kristi, I'll agree
that this puppy is very cute,

but I've got to tell you, this
girl is a guy and his name is Bob.

Oh, Bob?

Who names a puppy "Bob"?

Actually, my sister Michelle and she named Bob's brother "Stan,"

so I think they might grow up
to be accountants.

Oh.

[laughs]

Oh, my...

- Here, you want to hold him?
- Of course.

Oh, Bob, you are the most
gorgeous widdle guy ever!

Bob's here looking for someone who likes
to play and is good at throwing sticks.

If you're lucky enough
to have Bob pick you,

then Bob's adoption will be easy
and affordable.

And that's why we love to show all the
folks at home "Friday's Forever Friend."

I'll be back next week
with Dan the Dog Man

to introduce you to another lovable
pooch looking for a forever home.

For Channel 7 News,
I'm Kristi Waters, saying,

- "Make man's best friend your best friend".
- [mouth words]

One, two...

And clear!

- Can somebody take this, please?
- Here, I got him.

- [Dan] I got him.
- Wait, what, she hates dogs?

Yeah, it gets better.

I wish you wouldn't make me
hold them like that.

How many times
do I have to tell you?

Sorry, but it works.

You're lucky
you're so dang cute.

- What?
- Yep.

[deep sighs]

Hey, Carly. What did you think?

- Um...
- She felt chemistry.

Yeah, and bust out the beakers.

[Michelle] Definitely sparks.

- I'll take him.
- Okay.

Carly Monroe.

Wow, you're exactly the same.

So are you.

I'll take that as a compliment.

So will I.

[phone rings]

Wait. Okay.

This is the call!

- The call?
- The call.

- The call.
- This is Kristi Waters.

Seriously?

Yes. Yes, of course.

Absolutely. I'll be there.

Thank you so much!

Bye-bye!

I'm going to New York!

- You got the job?
- Yes!

I can't believe it!
It's actually happening!

My head is spinning!

They want me!

- Welcome to the Kristi Show.
- Exactly!

Well, not right away. I'll be a field
reporter to start, but not for long.

Uh, New York City!

Well, con... congratulations.

Thank you!

Come on, Dan the Dog Man,
we are going out to celebrate.

Should I tell her the doggy made
a messy on her shirt?

No.

[low-tempo music playing]

Oh, boy.

- Hey, grandpa.
- Oh, Carly!

I think I burned dinner.

Why, I love burnt.

Yeah, well,
this is beyond burnt.

- Will you settle for a salad?
- Yeah. Good idea.

Great.

- How'd it go at the shelter?
- Wonderful.

It was really great seeing Michelle
again, and I've missed her.

You know, I saw Dan's segment.
He's good, isn't he? It's fun.

Yep.

And...

- And what?
- How was it seeing him
after all these years?

Fine.

- Fine?
- Grandpa.

All right, none of my business.

Just happy you're back.

Well, I'm really happy
to be back too.

Maybe you could convince mom
to move home too.

Your mom loves the sun.
She's a snowbird forever.

Yeah, you're probably right.

All right. What is it?

Nothing! I'm fine.

Okay, you know, actually, I'm going to
run upstairs and change really quick.

- I'll be right back.
- You know, you don't have
to find your own place.

- You can stay here.
- Yeah. I know.

Okay.

[sighs]

[serene music playing]

[chuckles]

[imitates Kristi] Oh, you haven't
changed a bit, Carly Monroe.

Oh.

[both] Thanks.

So Dan and Kristi Waters.

How does that even happen?

There must have been some sort of
tear in the time-space continuum.

Clearly.

I mean, they don't even
have anything in common.

She's still just as pretentious
as she was in high school

and the fact that she hates dogs,
how is that even acceptable to him?

I mean, I just... I don't...

What?

You're still crushing
on my brother, aren't you?

I am not crushing on him.

Uh-huh.

Your face just turned
two shades of pink.

- I don't do pink.
- Uh-huh.

- Really?
- One shade.

At least.

Well, it's not...

it's not like I don't care
about his well-being.

Well, the way you looked at him yesterday,
you know, had nothing to do with his well-being.

And the way he looks at Kristi
Waters has nothing to do with mine,

the way all guys look at Kristi.

That hair, those teeth.

That beautiful face?

So symmetrical.

Doesn't matter.

She's moving to a distant galaxy
far, far away,

and long-distance relationships
in distant galaxies never work.

You and Dan, of all people,
should know that.

Your timing is perfect.

- My timing?
- Mm-hmm.

Michelle, I did not move
back here to be with Dan.

We're not in high school
anymore.

Think we're, like, all still
in high school.

Doesn't matter.
You can deny it all you want,

but there is a reason why you haven't fallen in
love, gotten married, had kids, all of that.

Why?

Because...

maybe you're right.
Maybe I never really got over Dan.

Wow. That was honest.

And I can't believe
I actually said that out loud.

- I told you.
- Well, no, it's not like that.

- It's...
- Mm-hmm.

No, Dan and I, we had something great,
and then we went off to college...

life happened.

You know what I think it is?

I think it's just that I don't want to settle
for anything less than how I felt for him,

and that's... that's it.
That's all. That's end of story.

But all stories that are good
deserve a sequel.

Michelle!

I am happy with my life.
Do not meddle.

No, I am not. I'm not meddling.

You... you are a meddler.

- You always meddle.
- I've got to go.

Do you want to come over
tonight, for dinner?

- Okay, sure.
- Yeah? Can cook up a little love pasta.

- Would you stop!
- All right, I'm going.

Love pasta.

Just cookin' it up.
We're cookin' up the pasta.

[scoffs]
[inhales]

[serene music playing]

- Hey.
- Oh, great.

I see you dressed up
for the occasion.

What occasion?

Come in.

No, I'm not up to something.

Nothing's going on.

So I thought we would do
my famous spinach pasta.

- [laughs] Famous where?
- [Michelle] Everywhere.

- Hey, kid.
- [laughs]

Hi there, kid!

- Hey.
- Hey.

Hi!

Ah, using your old nicknames,
I see.

Oh, yeah, no, I just invited Dan
because I figured you two have
barely had a chance to catch up.

Sorry, I didn't want
to crash the party.

Oh, no.

No, I'm, I'm really happy
to see you.

I just...

I would've dressed up a bit
for the occasion.

I'll be right back.

You two, do your thing.

- So...
- So...

So are you here for good, or...

Yeah, yeah, that's the plan,

you know, assuming my grandfather
actually ever retires.

Carly the veterinarian.
Who would have thought, hmm?

Dan the Dog Man.
Who would have thought?

Well, you started it.

- Me?
- Yeah, when we were kids, remember?

That puppy that got swept into
the creek behind your house?

Oh, yeah.

You know, the poor thing would've
drowned if you hadn't jumped in.

You mean,
if you hadn't pushed me in.

- You did!
- Well, I, you know, at least you saved the dog.

Yeah.

Been saving them ever since.

Yeah, every Friday.

The Friday thing,
that's kind of silly, isn't it?

No!

Hey, it works and truth is...

I kind of hate
being on television.

Really?

Well, I... I thought it
was great.

You know, you're a natural...

like your girlfriend.

- Yeah, Kristi.
- Yeah.

Well, yeah, she lives for it.

She always has lived for it,
I guess.

But you know what? She helps
raise a lot of money, so...

Oh, well, that's really considerate
of her since she seems to hate dogs.

- Hate's a pretty strong word.
- Not when it comes to Kristi.

You haven't changed a bit.

I'd take that as a compliment,
if I were you.

- Well, it was meant as one.
- I know.

- Uh, four.
- Four what?

- Four plates.
- Why four?

[Kristi] Yoo-hoo, Hello?

- You didn't.
- She wanted to come.

Dan!

[Michelle] Kristi!

Looking great.
Thanks for coming.

- Hello, everyone.
- [Dan] Hey.

So sweet of you to do this.

I mean, it's just dinner.

Oh, no, it's not.

I mean, we could have gone to a
nice restaurant or something,

but this is very thoughtful
and honestly, unexpected.

I didn't think you'd approve...

not that Dan
needs your approval.

Am I missing something?

Um...

You haven't even told her?

Told me what?

Well, first, I'm needed in
New York sooner than expected.

We're moving
at the end of the month.

Oh, you mean you're moving
at the end of the month.

No, we.

Us, together...

but that's not the big news.

The big news is...

we're getting married!

Married?

I haven't had a chance to tell
you yet.

- We just decided this morning.
- Decided?

Yeah.

You're getting married?

Yeah! It's exciting, huh?

Married!

You can't move to New York.

Of course, he can.

I mean, what about the shelter?

We'll figure something out.

Dan has bigger aspirations
than running a dog shelter.

So do I.

I was supposed to go back
to cosmetology school.

That was our agreement.

Well, our agreement was that if I got the network
job and moved to New York, we'd get married.

How romantic.

Hey, look, we can talk
about this tomorrow.

You can't leave.

Hey, it's going to be all right,
okay?

So, what's for dinner?

I'm starved.

Bon appétit.

[serene music playing]

- He cannot leave.
- He's going to marry her?

- This cannot happen.
- She is so wrong for him.

I'm gonna be stuck with that
shelter for the rest of my life.

Well, he's going to be stuck with
her for the rest of his life.

You have to change his mind.

Oh, come on, Michelle!

You can't just change someone's
mind about these things.

Do you want him to marry her?

Not exactly.

Do you want this shelter
to be shut down?

No, of course, not.

- Do you trust me?
- Of course, not.

We have 30 days
to turn this disaster around.

And the meddling begins.

No. The countdown begins.

It's on.

Well, your duck will be swimming
again in no time, Mrs. Dunlap.

Oh, thank you.
You're very sweet.

Well, that's
because she takes after me.

Your granddaughter
has a nice disposition.

I don't know
where she got that from.

Very funny.

Nonetheless, you're going to be
in good hands when I retire.

You're never going to retire,
Isaac. We know that.

[laughs]

You both take care now.

- You too.
- You too.

Come on.

She's right, you know,
this was your calling.

I know that look.

What is it?

I'm fine.

I heard that Dan was leaving.
Getting married, is he?

Word travels fast, huh?

I don't think Dan and New York are
a very good match though, do you?

It's not really my business.

So?

Well, I mean,
I'm worried about the shelter.

You know
he does great work there,

and there's a lot of dogs that wouldn't
have homes if it wasn't for him.

Well, I hope he realizes that.

Hate to see him make a mistake.

- [sighs]
- [phone rings]

What is it?

Uh, Michelle wants me
to come in.

One of the dogs is having an
emergency, so I'll see you later.

- You want me to go?
- No, it's okay. I got it.

Okay.

I've already been looking at
places on the Upper East Side.

The whole wedding thing
is another issue.

It's going to be everything I can do
to keep my mother from taking over.

You know how she is.

I know.

Doesn't matter.
We will decide what we want.

I just cannot believe
this is really happening,

that we're actually going to be
living in New York!

What am I going to be
doing there?

We'll find something for you,
sweetie.

Look, a whole new world of opportunities
is going to open up for both of us.

It's a big change, Kristi,
and Michelle, she's not happy.

It's putting her
under a lot of pressure too.

Well, Michelle doesn't
control your life.

What?

It's nothing.

Look, I want you to be
excited about this.

I am excited, but I've got
a lot of responsibilities here.

And you'll get it all figured
out like you always do.

You have always been
so supportive...

and I want you with me.

We're a team.

I love you.

[phone rings]

What now?

[Dan] It's Michelle.

Something's wrong
with one of the dogs.

Well, can't she handle it?

I mean, she might as well get
used to handling things, right?

It's Beasley.

Oh, that nasty thing?

She's not nasty and I'm the
only one that she trusts.

Trusts?

It's just a dog.

I'll see you tomorrow.

[scoffs]

Poor thing.

What's wrong with her?

It was the darndest thing.

I heard whimpering and then I went to
check in on her and she wasn't breathing.

Then... like a miracle!

Just popped right back to normal
before Carly got here.

A miracle, huh?

Yeah, she seems fine to me.

[Michelle] I would check her,
just to be sure.

- Take your time.
- Ah-huh.

I know how much Beasley means
to you.

Sorry, hope I didn't panic you.

Yeah.
She wasn't breathing, right?

Like I said,
it was the darndest thing.

Yeah, you said that.

Uh, what were you doing here
at this hour anyway?

Well, I have to take over the shelter,
so I have a lot of work to do.

Right, right.

I'm going to let you two...

and toodles!

Well, it's a good thing
she was here, huh?

- Yeah, a miracle.
- Yeah.

- Speaking of which...
- What?

You seem to be the only other
person Beasley's comfortable with.

Oh, really? What's her history?

We don't know.
I found her in a ditch.

Oh.

I guess that's why
she trusts me so much.

Yep, she definitely likes you.

- Oh, yeah?
- Yeah.

Oh, wait, um...

She's wondering
if she can take you for a walk.

- Wait, take me for a walk?
- Yeah.

Well, yes, of course.

I would love that.
Would you like to join us?

- I'll have to ask.
- Oh.

Uh, is that okay, Beasley?

- I think that's a yes.
- Definitely a yes.

Yeah.

- [Carly] Okay.
- Come on, you.

[chuckles]

[serene music playing]

So, Dan the Dog Man,
Mr. Expert Matchmaker.

Come on, Beasley's clearly
chosen who she wants to be with.

Why haven't you adopted her?

Yeah, it's complicated.

You do know "it's complicated"

is a euphemism for "it shouldn't
have to be this complicated," right?

- Hey, are you hungry? These are so good.
- Always hungry.

Can we get two strawberry
and chocolate crepes, please?

You want some crepes, Beas, huh?

Yup, you definitely are the only other
person besides me she's comfortable with.

Oh, well, not at first, but now
we get along, don't we, Beas?

[Beasley barks]

I think it's 'cause
you love dogs so much.

Yeah, well, you and I
have that in common.

Yeah, Kristi and I don't.

Thank you.

Yeah, but I mean, why is that?

Does she have some kind of
crazy allergy or what?

No, she just doesn't like dogs.

[sighs]

Wait, I'm sorry,
I'm just trying to comprehend.

She... she doesn't like dogs?
At all?

Apparently, when she was a
little girl, she got bit, but...

You know,
I just think that's an excuse.

You know what
I wonder sometimes?

Whether she just doesn't like that I give
more attention to the dogs than her.

What?

She's jealous
of the rescue animals?

It's just a theory.

I mean, are you okay with that?

I mean, never being able
to have a dog?

It's a relationship, right?
It's about compromise.

No.

Compromise is about
meeting in the middle.

I'm seeing about 90-10 here,
Dan.

Sorry, she's your fiancée.

Do I detect a little bit
of sarcasm, Carly Monroe?

I wasn't going for a little.

[laughs]

I was right.
You haven't changed a bit.

Oh, well, how else
are you going to know that I...

That I am sincere?

So how'd you end up
with Kristi Waters?

I mean, the world's biggest dog lover
and the world's biggest hater?

Well, yeah, she didn't exactly spell
it out when we first started dating.

So she lied to you.

No, she didn't exactly
lie to me.

Come on!
It's a classic bait and switch.

Sorry. Can't help it.

Hey.

Hey, don't be sorry, all right?

I really appreciate
that you're honest with me...

but if you really want to know
the truth,

the "Friday Friends" thing,
that was all Kristi's idea.

She made it happen.

I was allowed to do what I love.

It saved the shelter, and a lot of
animals, so, you know, I owe her for that.

Don't you mean you love her
for that?

Come on, Dan, we...
we owe bankers and lawyers, not fiancées.

You just don't know her
the way that I know her.

No, but I do know you.

Come on, I'm just looking out
for you, kid.

Thanks, kid.

Well, you know, I might take
Beasley home with me tonight.

It really helps to keep her calm
and I just live around the corner.

Yeah. Um, well, I've got to... I've got to go
back to the shelter and grab a few things,

but I'll close up for you.

- Thanks.
- Yeah.

Beasley, come on.

Oh, hey.

- Thank Beasley for the walk.
- I will.

Okay.

- Hey, Carly?
- Yeah?

Thank you for the walk.

You're welcome.

Hey.

Come on.

Hey, Dan.

Do you love her?

Or do you owe her?

[Carly] Oh, boy, the meddler!

Hello. Hey there.

I know what we need to do.

- Should I be nervous?
- [Michelle] Well...

What's your next brilliant plan?

- You.
- Me?

It's pretty obvious, the way Dan
looked at you last night.

He lit up like a firefly, not to mention
you absolutely glow around him.

I don't glow.

The point is,
he's crushing on you too.

Please.

He just doesn't know it yet.

No, come on! That ship has sailed with
the wind at Kristi's back, all right?

Dan's never going to see me the way that
he sees Kristi and I mean that literally.

So you agree.

- Agree to what?
- You need a tune-up.

What am I, a car?

A makeover.
You know how men are.

They're visual. You just have
to bait the hook a little.

Bait the hook?

If you want him back,
you have to wow him.

You're insane.

Insanity is the mother
of invention.

Necessity is the mother
of invention.

Exactly!

Listen, if Dan's not going to be
with Kristi,

then he needs to figure that out on his own, okay?
Not because of your plotting.

Well, some things take plotting.

No, no, no. I am not going to be
the, the bait to your scheming hook.

- Then he's going be gone.
- Well, then he was meant to go.

No, this is not the time for your "It's
the way of the universe" reasoning.

You know, desperate times
call for desperate...

Three words for you.
No. Way. Uh-huh.

That's four words. Anyways,
you have to trust me on this.

I don't trust you on anything.

Listen, I have a ton of patients in the morning,
so I'm going to need you to go, all right?

- I just got here.
- Hmm.

I think you need to go find
somewhere else to meddle.

Oh, I don't meddle.

I don't think you know
what that word means.

I've never meddled before.

[dogs barking]

I'm really sorry I haven't been
able to make a decision yet, Dan.

Well, you don't choose the dog,
Mrs. Gilbert...

The dog chooses me. I know that.

But it still has to be mutual and I...
I just haven't felt that connection.

Mm.

So, are you getting tired of
setting up all of my interviews?

Hey.

Not at all, okay?

When you know, you'll know
and so will he or she.

It's...

It's a lot like falling in love.

You can't control it.
It controls you.

Are you an expert
at falling in love?

Far from it. Well, is anyone?

Actually, yes, my husband was and
I was very lucky in that way.

I miss him and I guess that's
why I'm looking for a friend.

Well, then let's make sure we find
you the right match, shall we?

Yeah.

[serene music playing]

[sighs]

Michelle?

The countdown is on.

Mm-hmm.

You won't regret this.

Oh, that is the beginning
of every regret, you know.

Pish posh. Hi, Dr. Monroe.

Hey, Michelle.
What are you two up to?

Saving the world one makeover
at a time.

I'll see you at the shelter
later.

- I'm going to get a dog.
- [Carly] Great!

Okay, just so you know, I still
think this is crazy, all right.

I'm only doing this for you.

I know, I know. We just
have to change something.

You know, some things.

Things?

Everything, the glasses,
the hair, you wear no make-up...

No, please, be honest.

You said it yourself.

Dan still considers you
his high-school sweetheart.

I mean, this is Kristi Waters
we're dealing with,

so if you want him to see you as something
else, you have to become something else.

What?

When's the last time you went
shopping, senior year of high school?

Come on, Michelle. You know I
don't care about stuff like that.

Well, it's not like...
Come on, I like my clothes!

Well, I got my license in that.

No.

No, I got my braces off in that!
It was a really big day.

It's cute.

No, no!

Look, I can't afford
a whole new wardrobe, okay?

I have student loans to pay off.

And I have a credit card.

♪ I don't need
Anybody to save me... ♪

Volume.

No.

♪ I don't need
Anybody to save me... ♪

Let go of the hair. Let it down.

We don't need that anymore.

Yes! Yes, bigger, Bigger!

♪ More alive today ♪

Yes!

- ♪ Today
- ♪ More alive

- ♪ Today
- ♪ More alive today

♪ Today

[gasps]

♪ Making the rain sweet
And warmer ♪

I am loving it!

♪ Having you here
In the corner ♪

Too much?

Maybe a little.

- What about the glasses?
- What? No!

Michelle,
I can't see without those!

Well, what's important
is that Dan sees.

We want him to see everything.

- Can you handle it?
- I can try.

[sighs]

You have a small male dog
to deliver.

Hey, Dan.

Dr. Monroe! Right on time.

You said you had someone
in mind.

Yes, sir, a new friend
that just moved in.

I was telling him about you.
He'd like to meet.

- Let's do it.
- All right.

Just back here.

So Prince here is interested
in a new companion

and he'd like to take you
for a walk, Dr. Monroe.

Glad to hear it.

- Thanks, Megan.
- You're welcome.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome!

All right, so just be yourself.

Don't try to impress.
Dogs see truth.

I've been a vet
for over 50 years, Dan.

I think I taught you that.

That's right, you did.

Wait, whoa. I... I already had
an appointment with Prince.

Well, he's already requested
a walk with me.

You told me noon.

I'm afraid I did, Mrs. Gilbert.

I am so sorry for the mix-up.

There're other dogs.

Do you have any idea how long it has taken
me to find a dog that I could actually...

Wait! Prince might have
a solution.

He'd like to take both of you
for a walk, if that's okay?

Well, I... I can live with that.

I suppose.

Where should we go?

There's a nice little trail
right around the corner.

Well, I think Prince
would like that.

He does.

Well, I'll take him first.

Really?

All right, I suggest you both
be on your best behavior.

Prince here is very particular and frowns
on anything but happy thoughts. Understood?

Understood.

Thank you.

Take some time, you know.
Get to know each other.

Carly?

Oh, that's Carly, all right.

That can't be Carly.

I think it is.

Indeed, it is.

Those heels are taller
than I am.

- Hey!
- Hey!

What's with the get-up?

Get up? Nah, it's just...

me being me.

It's okay. I...

I'm gonna go inside and, uh, take
care of the animals that I love.

What's going on?

- She looks amazing, right?
- Hmm.

- You're doing so good.
- Really?

Just... Oh yeah, you look great.
Fantastic.

Just... He's coming.
Act natural.

Uh, it's just straight ahead.

Yeah! I'm fine.

Honestly.

- Where are your glasses?
- In my purse.

Why?

Because I got contacts,
and they just...

they're not going to arrive
for a few more days, so...

Well, shouldn't you just wear
your glasses in the meantime?

No!

No, 'cause they're a different
prescription, and it's a stronger one,

and, well, and my... my glasses are
in my purse, which is in my car, so...

Oh!

Why did she get all dressed up?

Well, if I have
to answer that...

You really don't get it, do you?

- Get what?
- It.

- "It"?
- To be young again.

Not me. I like being old.

Except for my knee.
I had to give up my golf.

I'm past all that nonsense, you know, trying
new courtship, trying to impress someone.

- Well, good.
- Yeah.

Okay.

Okay.

Uh, hey.

So, hey.

[inaudible].

Are you okay?

Yeah! Yeah. Never been better.

So who is our patient here, huh?

- Beasley.
- Oh!

Hey!

Hey, you recognize me?
It's Carly!

Maybe if you pulled your hair back,
she could see your face better.

Right, my hair ties are
in my purse.

Oh, and your purse
is in your car.

- Right, uh...
- Here.

- Okay.
- Rubber band.

- I can...
- I'll...

- Okay.
- All right.

Thanks.

You look nice.

I haven't seen you
this dressed up since, prom?

Oh.

I just, you know,
I thought I'd...

switch things up a little.

So, um, let's see here.

Okay, so here we go, see?

You know me with the
hair pulled back, right?

Here we go, Beas. We're just
gonna brush your teeth.

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Maybe this end.

I was just testing you.

So open wide.

Oh, I'm so sorry.
I have eye drops for that.

Um, okay,
let's see your pretty smile.

Here we go.

Oh, that's a happy dog.

Hey.

Hey.

I got this.

- Yeah.
- [Carly] That's good.

You know, I used to bring
my Charlie to you.

You know, I thought
you looked familiar.

- Shepherd, right?
- Yeah.

- Beautiful animal.
- Yeah.

I met your wife once and...

- What was her name?
- Claire.

Well, I'm a widower now.

I'm sorry.

It's all right.
It's been a while.

And your husband?

He used to bring Charlie
in sometimes.

Yeah, he's passed away as well.

It's been a few years.

- It's tough.
- Yeah.

Listen, I'm sorry we got off
on the wrong foot today.

It's just that this is the first dog
I've actually felt a connection with.

I think it's your turn
to take the reins.

Well, let's both get to know him
a little better.

Come on, Prince.

Come on, buddy.

What was that?

Totally my bad.

I talked her into it,.
just change things up a little.

Why?

You know, I love you,
but you really are clueless.

[sighs]

Way to go, Carly Monroe.

You just ruined any chance
you had.

[low-tempo music playing]

Dr. Monroe.

Hey, hello, Dan.

Here to give Prince
a walk again?

- Yeah, if that's okay.
- Yeah, of course.

Are you expecting someone?

Uh, no.
Who would I be expecting?

No one.
Prince is in the back here.

Have you... have you talked to
Carly since the whole, you know...

No, no. I tried calling her, but
she hasn't called me back. Why?

Well, if I have to answer that,
then you don't get it, do you?

- Get what?
- It.

- "It"?
- That's what I said.

Huh?

Look, I think Carly's
trying to impress you.

Impress me?

- Why?
- You're asking the wrong person.

You might want to go see her.

- All right.
- Come on, Prince.

Oh, I forgot.

Mrs. Gilbert
is walking Prince today.

Would it be all right
if you shared him again?

Yeah, sure. It's okay.

Seems only fair.

Two days in a row, you two.

Well, Prince can't seem
to quite make up his mind.

Yeah, he's a little torn.

And we don't want to put
any pressure on him.

There's no rush.

No, that's very thoughtful.

Shall we?

Dr. Monroe.

Oh.

And you did not forget
I was coming in.

I have no idea what you're
talking about, Mrs. Gilbert.

Oh, yes, you do.

[goat bleating]

Is she going to be okay?

Well, I think so.
Let me ask you something, Emma.

Does Sprinkles here
have a sweet tooth?

She does like chocolate.

Oh, I bet she does, but I don't think
chocolate likes her very much.

How much chocolate did
you give her exactly?

Just a little.

At first.

[Carly] You've got to think of Sprinkles
kind of like your little sister.

I mean, she can only eat
what she's supposed to, okay?

You wouldn't stuff your little sister
full of chocolate now, would you?

- Maybe...
- Oh.

Well, next time, how about you just
share your chocolate with me instead?

- Okay.
- Okay.

She's good to go.

- [Emma's dad] Thank you, Doctor.
- [Carly] Sure.

Let me know if she breaks
into another stash.

Will do.

Goodbye! Thanks, Dr. Carly!

Bye, Emma.

- Hi.
- Hey.

- Why, I hardly recognize you.
- Oh, very funny.

Peace offering.

Come on, I'm the one who should
be offering peace terms.

- I'm so embarrassed.
- Don't be embarrassed.

We've all worn the wrong heels
on the wrong occasion.

Ha-ha.

Bag lunch, just like old times?

Hmm, I don't know.
Is it peanut butter and jelly?

Of course.

Okay, I accept your terms.

Excellent.

[Carly] Man, I don't think I've
had a PB&J since high school.

[Dan] Last time for me
was right here with you.

Yes!

Nicely done.

Hey, Monroe!

Five bucks
says you can't hit that shot.

What? Come on! It's right there.
I'm not that unathletic!

- Okay, mm-hmm.
- Make it ten.

- You're on.
- Okay.

I'm about to make ten dollars.

No pressure.

- I scored!
- Lucky shot.

- Come on. Pay up.
- I forgot my wallet.

You are such a liar.
Don't be a squelch.

Oh, hello, Mr. Hamilton.
Nice to meet you.

Let's go, Lucky Shot.

So did I make a total fool
of myself or just sort of?

Oh, no, no, it was...
it was total.

Come on!

But I know why you did it,
I think...

and I know that my sister
put you up to it...

playing matchmaker
so maybe I wouldn't move?

She didn't exactly
have to twist my arm.

Why exactly did you do it?

It doesn't really matter.

I just hate seeing you forced into
a decision you don't want to make.

And that's it?

That's your only motive?

I guess I thought maybe,
for a minute,

that if I was as pretty as Kristi,
then maybe you'd have second thoughts.

It was stupid.

Yeah, it was.

Come on, you don't
have to be that honest.

No, I mean, that you think that
that's all that I care about,

is how Kristi looks,
her job, her fame...

and I'll let you in
on a little secret.

You don't need all those things
to be prettier than Kristi.

Well, is this the part where you
pass me a note

and you ask me to be your girlfriend
and tell me to circle yes or no?

Hey, I'm being serious.

- Well, then don't tease me.
- I'm not.

Carly, you are beautiful...

inside and out.

Glasses or no glasses.

The truth is, seeing you again, it...
it just brought me right back to us.

Listen, I just... I got caught up in the
moment and it was silly and I'm over it.

- Over it?
- Over it.

Man, it really makes me wish
I never went away to college.

Well, come on. Don't do that.

Don't make regrets
out of the choices you made.

What, you don't think it was
a mistake that we both left?

No.

Because if it was a mistake, then it
invalidates every choice we've ever made.

I mean, did I think about you?

Yes.

Did I sometimes wonder
what might have been?

Yes.

But you're Dan the Dog Man.

Your path took you here and...

the world's a better place
because of it...

and I followed my dreams
and now I'm a veterinarian

and the world's a better place
because of that too.

Everything happens the way it's
supposed to, so no regrets.

You still believe in all that?

Mm-hmm. Yep.

All of it.

But you think I'm making
a mistake now, don't you?

No, you're making a choice, Dan.

It's only a mistake
if it's not your own.

[phone ringing]

Hey, Michelle.

Yeah, hang on.

Shoot, what time is it?

Yeah, no, be right there!

Shoot. Come on!

Do you have the time?

I've been calling and calling!

- Sorry, my phone died.
- Where were you?

Just having lunch.

- With her? It's 4:00, Dan.
- I know. I lost track of time.

Listen, it was my fault.
I was enjoying his company.

I'm sure you were.

But while you two were gallivanting,
no one here can make a decision!

They don't know what dog
you want to feature.

We just didn't know which dog
was ready to be matched yet.

We have no dog for the segment and
we go on air in three minutes!

Uh, Speckles!

- Okay, Speckles.
- [Dan] No, no, Sushi! Get Sushi.

I'll... I'll get him.

Go! Go!

Catching up on old times?

Yeah.

I don't like the way she speaks
to me or looks at me.

She probably feels the same way.

Oh, so it's my fault?

- No...
- One minute.

We need a dog now!

Come on, Prince.

There. That one.

[Dan] No, that one's not up
for adoption.

Excuse me.

We are going to need
to borrow this dog.

- For what?
- "Friday's Friend" segment.

Sort of have
an emergency situation.

Thirty seconds.

Oh, no, no, no.
This... this is... this is ours.

You're going to have
to find another dog.

- You'll find another dog.
- No.

We are about to go live!

Prince already made
his decision.

Oh, not that again.

- Wait, he has?
- I gave my word.

And you always keep your word,
don't you?

- Yeah, I do.
- Good.

- Hope you remember that.
- Which one of us did he pick?

Seriously!

I think you both know
the answer to that.

Dan!

You are a very rude young lady.

Excuse me?

I got him! I got him.

Carly to the rescue.

I hope so.

[producer] All right,
and in three, two...

For Channel 7 News, I'm Kristi
Waters with Dan the Dog Man, saying,

"Make man's best friend
your best friend."

And clear!

Great job.
Very beautifully done.

And my apologies.

I just don't think some of you realize
the pressure of performing on live TV.

So how's the extended
interview process going, Prince?

Oh, that's what my grandpa
tells me, too.

So, you must be Mrs. Gilbert.

I am.
It's really nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too.

And thank you, Dan.

It wouldn't be fair if someone else
got their hopes up for this one.

Well, I know a good match
when I see one.

Excuse me, everyone!

I have an announcement to make, a surprise
for the man I love, Dan the Dog Man.

Here we go.

I know I have been totally wrapped up
in my new job and I'm sorry for that...

but yesterday I called the network
and told them I needed a big favor

and I am proud to announce
that you, Dan Landis,

will be the New York Regional
Executive Director for...

the National Dog Rescue
Association!

What?

Yes!
Right in the heart of New York.

Everything you're doing here, but
on an entirely different level.

- [Dan] Are you serious?
- [Kristi] Of course, I'm serious.

I... I don't know what to say.

- How about thank you?
- Thank you!

I knew you'd be happy.

Yeah! Yeah, definitely.

I'm going to go
get out of this make up.

Looks like another celebration
is in order.

Okay.

I honestly can say
I didn't see that coming.

Well, those are the best kind of
surprises, huh?

- Yeah.
- Congratulations.

- You deserve it.
- Thanks.

Sure.

Come on, Prince.

Well, I guess that's that then.

I've got to give her credit.
Her timing is impeccable.

I know I go on and on
about the shelter, but...

he's my brother and I kind of
like having him there.

I got used to it.

So you're just giving up?

Yeah, I mean,
Dan just got his dream job.

Our little plan backfired.

- We'll just wave the white flag.
- I'm not.

- I have an idea.
- Talk to me.

The only problem is,
do I still have feelings for Dan

or is it simply a transference
of memories?

Are you deep in thought again?

You have to understand
something, Michelle.

We don't remember past
relationships based on fact.

We remember them
based on feelings, you know?

We just grasp onto something
that can never be recreated

and by romanticizing
certain experiences,

we simply make our present fulfillment
of life seem worse than it actually is!

- Come again?
- I also have to make sure
that I'm doing the right thing.

All right, fine. We have less
than a week. What's your plan?

Okay, so Dan's main concern about
leaving is the welfare of the dogs, right?

Right, seems to be the case.

So, what if we have
an adoption fair?

I mean, forget about adopting
one dog.

What if we find homes for all
of them before Dan leaves?

That's great for the dogs, yeah.

But what about you and Dan
and keeping him here?

I mean, that's just going to make
him happy that he's leaving.

Well, not necessarily.

I mean, maybe it'll make him realize
what wonderful work he's doing here

and, you know, what he'd be
walking away from

and besides, it will give us a chance
to spend some more time together.

We could really use
some more time.

Ah-huh.

To convince Dan or you?

Both.

Hmm, I see.

There we go.

Just keep an eye on him.
He'll be okay.

Come on, buddy.

You didn't steal him, did you?

Yeah, I stole him.

Oh.

Actually, I thought maybe you might like to
take him for a walk on your own property,

give him a chance to see if he likes it
here or not before he makes his decision.

That's a good idea.
I'll be right with you.

You think Prince
would like it here?

I think he'd love it.

You know, if I did adopt him, you
could come and visit him anytime.

Oh.

Well, I mean, we got to do
what's right for the dog.

You know your flowers
are so beautiful.

Did you plant
all these yourself?

It's become somewhat of a hobby.

Well, if you decide to retire,
you're going to need a hobby.

Not if.

Carly's more than capable.

My patients will be
in good hands.

You know, she is so lovely and it's
just a shame that Dan's moving away

because the two of them
are in love.

They seem to be the only two
that don't know it.

I think they do. They just
don't know how to say it.

Well, I hope they figure it out.

Shame if they don't.

- No.
- Yeah, huh.

I think it's perfect.

Do you think we can get
it organized in a week?

- We can do it.
- Yeah, we can do it.

We'll just, you know, pass out
some flyers, hang up some posters

and, you know,
we'll make it an event.

Where are we going to hold it?

Well, it shouldn't be here.

It should be some place people would
normally take their dogs, like...

how about Long Lake Park?

You know, we could set up a walking area,
do a meet and greet, have some fun,

we could do an interview room!

- I love it.
- Great!

Great!

Oh, and I thought a banner
that says, "Countdown to Love",

just to remind people that dogs
are more than just pets.

Hey, Beas!

You doing okay, huh?

Countdown to Love?

Yeah, let's just call it
what it is.

Okay, yeah. Let's do it.

Hey.

I just really want you to know I really
appreciate everything you're doing,

- and...
- [phone rings]

Oh, shoot.

Sorry.

Hey, what's up?

Because if I'm going to work
for them....

Hey, Beasley, come here.

Okay, yeah.

Sure. See you soon.

I'm going to have to catch up
with you.

I got to go help Kristi pack.

Yeah, well, I've got to give
Beasley another checkup anyway.

It is just so amazing
how she has taken to you.

Yeah, she just needed
a little more time.

Isn't it amazing
how much she loves dogs?

I mean, she's a real dog person.

What? I'm just saying.

Great, we'll see you there.

Hey!

So I've got all the shelter volunteers
on board with helping with the event.

Local media's going to promote it and they
are eating up the "Countdown to Love" idea.

That's great. What next?

Uh, banners, so I'm going
to head to the local print shop.

Oh, and tomorrow, we have to work on
getting all these critters cleaned up,

so can you get some supplies
for that?

I'm already on it.

- Great, I'll... I'll see you tomorrow.
- Right.

[phone rings]

Forever Friends Rescue Shelter,
Michelle speaking.

[gasps] Oh.

- Uh, Carly!
- Oh.

Hi, Mrs. Gilbert.

Rita came over
to discuss Prince.

- Oh, Rita.
- We were just talking.

We were just talking about...

Discussing Prince.

- Clearly.
- Come sit down.

Actually, we made a decision
about Prince.

And who gets to adopt him.

Dan seems to think
he likes both of us.

- Equally.
- I see.

And after careful consideration,
we decided that we would...

We'd both actually like to spend
a lot more time with him,

- actually, as much time as possible.
- Okay.

And the only logical way to do
that is if we both adopt him.

Very logical.

Yeah, which means we would be
spending a lot of time together.

Well, I think that's great.

- You do?
- Really?

Yeah. Of course, I do. I...

You know, you both deserve a...
a friend.

Well, it's mostly about Prince.

Mm-hmm, definitely
and it's very noble.

Oh, by the way, you know, I saw a cute little
apartment for rent just down the street.

Grandpa!

Okay, I'll look into it.

I think...

Okay.

I...

You don't think this is moving
a little fast, do you?

For Prince?

Well, at our age,
we have to move fast.

You know what, we were just talking about
something about how in our younger years

it just seemed like everything
was moving in slow motion.

But in reality, you know,
it all goes by in fast motion.

All right. Well...

have a good night.

Whoa.

Yeah, so, you know, I just...

I'm so close with my grandfather

and I just thought that it made sense for me
to want to become a veterinarian, you know?

Yeah?

- This one's so cute.
- I know!

She's been so good today too.

So much hair, so little time.

We've got to get them clean.

Nobody likes a smelly dog.
Do they?

No.

- You know, I was thinking...
- Mm-hmm.

...about Beasley here...

and you know
that I'm a good matchmaker.

Oh, yeah, the best. A legend.

What do they call you in these
parts, "The Canine Connector"?

Well, that's one of them.

Anyhow, I was thinking...

That I should adopt Beasley.

Well, actually, that Beasley
should adopt you, but yeah.

Right.

You're the only other person
that she trusts...

and I'm not holding onto a lot of hope that
that's going to change after the adoption fair.

I'm just really worried about what's
going to happen to her after I leave.

I mean, come on, Beasley's
great, but she belongs with you.

Yeah, it's non-negotiable.

It's pretty amazing to me how you can
be so good at matching dogs to people

and even people to other people.

What do you mean?

My grandfather hasn't been
this happy in years.

Very cleverly done, by the way.

- It was a lay-up.
- Yeah, but still, you did that.

I mean, you do it every day,

but somehow, you really have no talent
for matching yourself to others, do you?

You know...

every discussion we have is about
my choices and my decisions.

What about you?

Why can't you tell me
how you really feel?

Okay.

Don't go to New York.

That's... that's how I feel.

No, that's what you think.

Why don't you want me
to go to New York?

Come on.

Because Dan...

[scoffs] Wow, her timing is
impeccable.

So is yours.

Figures you two would be
in a dog-friendly cafe.

What, you're having another
stroll down memory lane?

Hello?

We were just discussing my future in New
York and how much I'm going to miss Beasley.

Beasley?

Yeah. Beasley.

Well, thanks to me, Beasley will more
than likely have a new home by tomorrow.

I spoke with my station manager.

They've agreed to do live updates from
the adoption fair throughout the day,

sort of an extension of the
"Friday Friends" segment.

There won't be a single dog left
with that kind of exposure.

And then there will be nothing
holding Dan back.

Exactly.

You know, Kristi, you have an uncanny
ability of doing other people favors

that somehow manage to serve you
more than anyone.

Thank you.

Dan? We're having dinner
with my parents, remember?

Dan?

Are you coming with me?

Are you?

Yeah. Yeah.

Okay.

And then you just said that
to him, just like that?

Yup.

Then what happened?

He seemed really upset.

Really? And then what happened?

Nothing.

Queen Mean showed up
just in time to bail him out.

- We are so close.
- No, it's over, I'm...

[blender whirring]

I can't hear you!

- I'm not doing...
- Sorry, what?

Sorry, couldn't hear you.
It was so loud.

What were you saying? Go ahead.

I'm not...

Come on. Okay, all right.

No sauce?

If only we had a few more days.

He almost didn't get
into her car.

Then tell him again.
Profess your love to him.

I can't do that.

Why not?

Because you can't just convince
someone to fall in love with you.

You are so stubborn.

You don't have to convince him.
He loves you.

You know he does.

No. It's... it's too late.

- It's not too late.
- Look, he made his choice.

I saw that today, so...

Look, let's just do the adoption
fair tomorrow and then...

we'll just get on
with our lives.

Ice cream?

- Ice cream always helps.
- Yeah.

[Michelle] I have so many
flavors right now.

- I've stocked the freezer.
- Do you have chocolate?

Yeah, of course!

Okay. Come on, Beasley.

You two seem to be
hitting it off quite nicely.

Huh?

Oh, Beasley.

Yeah, though, I'm pretty sure she
has her heart set on someone else.

Yeah, I've been watching.

- Watching?
- Well, not spying.

I don't spy, I watch. I observe.

I was a teacher. It taught me
a lot about human nature.

I used to see these kids.

They would, well, they'd have
crushes on each other,

but they'd never say anything about it
and I think they were too embarrassed,

but yet, they always seemed
to find some reason to interact.

Like walking the same dog,
Mrs. Gilbert?

- Yeah.
- [laughs]

I think I've been playing along
quite nicely, don't you?

Oh, yes. Very, very nicely.

I mean,
men are clueless sometimes.

I mean that
in the most loving way.

It's really quite sweet and
then, of course, there's Dan.

He is so proud of his
matchmaking skills.

And I don't want him
to be disappointed.

But I did kind of make sure
that I was at the shelter

the second time your grandfather
came to walk the dog.

Your grandpa's kind of hot.

- Oh, Mrs. Gilbert!
- No, seriously.

- He's hot.
- Stop!

You know women don't pick up
on things the way we do, Dan.

That's why I had to play along,
you know,

and just act like I didn't know it was more
than Prince she wanted to take a walk with.

- So you're on to her?
- Of course, I am.

She doesn't realize it,
and don't tell her.

I don't want to embarrass her.

Dr. Monroe, who says an old dog
can't learn new tricks?

Who says I'm an old dog?

Yeah, but it's so obvious how
you two feel about each other.

Just say it.

Your grandfather's telling me everything I
need to know without ever saying a word.

Sometimes, you need to
say words, Mrs. Gilbert...

and sometimes
you need to hear them.

I mean, this isn't a
dress rehearsal. It's our life.

Did you see that on a pillow
or a sign?

A sign, actually.

Look, the point is, the two of you
didn't just find the perfect dog.

You... you found each other
seize the day, remember?

I guess I should be taking
my own advice.

Hey, you said it, not me.

You want me to tell her
how I feel?

Yeah, Dr. Monroe, women, they want
to hear what's in your heart.

You don't want her to meet another
dog, start taking him for a walk?

No, I suppose not.

- So I think we're finished here.
- Us too.

Good. Let's go find Prince
and we'll take him for a walk.

Great.

Did you say I haven't told you
how I felt?

Yeah. You?

Oh, yeah. Think they'll clue in?

Fingers crossed.

I'm so happy for them.

Me too.

You know, it's funny. I...

I know Mrs. Gilbert has more
life experience than I do,

but I think I was able to give
her some really good advice.

Yeah. Me too.

I hope they clue in.

- Me too.
- You keep saying that.

Uh, I've got to get back
to the shelter, so...

Yeah, I have some appointments.

- [Carly] Here.
- [Dan] Thanks.

Thanks again for all of this.

Yeah, of course.

Guess I'll see you tomorrow.

Tomorrow.

Come on.

- Bye, Beas.
- Here you go, bud.

Come on.

- Hey.
- Oh, hey.

Um...

so I think we're going to have
a great turnout tomorrow.

Yeah, you know, I didn't actually
think we could pull this off.

Yeah.

So you all packed up,
ready to go?

Look, I know you're upset that I am going and
I'm leaving you with the shelter, but...

No, I'm not anymore.

I mean, I...

I mean it. I just don't want
you to be stressed out anymore.

You know, I just want you to know
that the shelter's in good hands.

I just hope that you are.

I guess that's the
million-dollar question, hey?

Are you sure you don't know
the answer to that?

I don't know. Maybe.

Carly coming home brought back a lot of
memories, a lot of feelings, good ones...

and then suddenly, I have to move and give up
the shelter that I worked so hard to build,

make decisions
on the rest of my life?

I... I'm feeling torn...

but I can't help but wonder if the
feelings that I have for Carly

are just a transference
of how I used to feel?

And maybe it's the same for her and
she just doesn't realize it yet.

Wow. You both are seriously
attached at the brain.

Look, you know, you don't need any
more advice, especially from me.

I mean, you're my brother.
I love you.

No matter what you decide,
I'm going to support you.

But I will say this,
sometimes, it's not a decision.

How so?

Sometimes the universe
decides these things for us.

Just hope that you'll be
awake enough to get the clue.

Brother.

Daddy, can I take one home?
Please!

Why don't we go take a look
at the one you want?

[growls]

[Beasley barking]

[Michelle] We're going to run out of
dogs before we run out of people.

I know, except for Beasley.

Keeps growling at everyone.

Well, I thought Dan wanted you
to adopt Beasley.

Yeah, he does, but I just...
I can't right now, you know?

I don't know where I'm going
to live and besides...

She'll just remind you of Dan.

- Stupid, huh?
- No.

Come on, let's go see
how the adoptions are doing.

So remember, if you've ever thought about
being adopted by a dog, today is your day.

Come on down right now to Long Lake Park
and check out all these canine cuties.

And I'll be there to make sure they
find their perfect match, you!

'Cause that's what
Dan the Dog Man does!

Come see him while you still can

because tomorrow, we'll be taking
off for New York, New York!

Keep watching. We'll be back with one last live update soon!

And cut!

All right, let's bring it in, make it
twice as tight, bump up the lighting.

And get those kids out of there.

I can't have them running around
while I'm trying to do this.

We have officially been adopted!

- [Carly] That's great!
- The both of you?

Well...

Well, officially, it's in Rita's
name, but I get visitation rights.

Uh, it's joint custody.

- Great event, Carly. You should be proud of yourself.
- Thanks, Grandpa.

- We're going to dinner later at The Grillhouse.
- Why don't you join us?

No, actually, I need to stay
back and help Michelle clean up,

but why don't you two or three
enjoy yourselves.

- See you at the house?
- Yeah.

- Bye.
- Bye! Have fun!

- Uh, how cute are they?
- They're adorable.

I'm so glad
they finally figured it out.

Hey!

I can't even begin to tell you
how amazing this is.

Yeah, I didn't think
this many people would turn out.

One of the things I'm going
to do when I get to New York

is sponsor events like this
throughout the country.

I mean, people don't need
to go to pet stores.

There are so many shelters with animals just
waiting for someone to give them a home.

Yeah, I think it's a great idea.

You know, Dan, actually, um, I'm pretty
worried about Beasley, you know.

She's been really agitated.
She's snarling at everyone.

Maybe we should keep her
with one of us.

Yeah.

Hey, we want to get
Beasley here.

- Come here, Beasley.
- [Dan] Hey, Beasley.

- Come here.
- Hey, Beas.

Alrighty.

See, she just needed some
fresh air and sunshine, huh?

See? You're a good match.

- Yeah.
- [phone rings]

Finally! It's about my job.

I've been calling and calling, and they're
only now just getting back to me.

Yeah, go, go.

Dan here.

How's it going?

Well, we continue to talk
in metaphors.

We don't have time
for metaphors.

Who's he talking to
on the phone?

- It's about his job.
- Well, he doesn't look happy.

Where is Dan?

- We are about to go live.
- He's over there.

- Uh-oh.
- What? Why "Uh-oh"?

Um, be right back.

Thank you.

We're on the air
in three minutes, babe.

That was my new boss.

- Oh?
- Regional Executive Director?

That job is filled and it's not
vacating any time soon.

They want me on as a volunteer.

Okay, I know how this sounds.

I may have made a slight error
in my choice of words.

Choice of words?

You said I was going to be
the Regional Executive Director!

Which is true!

It's a matter of semantics.

Once you get in there, once you wow
them, you'll go right to the top!

What I said is you will be the
Regional Executive Director one day.

[Inaudible].

He looks pretty upset.

You manipulated me.

I had to do something.

Otherwise,
you wouldn't come with me!

Look, I am doing you a favor by getting
you out of this stupid hick town!

By lying to me?

Well, I'm not the only one
who lied to you!

What are you talking about?

Carly.

Yeah, she's been lying to you
for weeks.

- I think I just heard your name.
- My name?

Yeah.

Oh, come on.

Anyone could see right through it,
the way she's been playing you,

trying to make you think
she's still in love with you,

just so you would stay and nothing
would happen to these precious dogs!

She wasn't playing me.

[scoffs] Oh, see?

- It worked!
- She cares about me.

She cares about what I like,
what I want, what I need.

How bad?

The last time I saw Kristi
this worked up

was when that five-year-old crashed her live
shot and she threw an ice cream cone at him.

I don't know
what we're going to do.

Oh, you! You're on.

Uh, what do you mean I'm on?

We're going live unless
you want to go deal with that.

[Michelle] No, I don't.

Then you!

What? No! I... I... I can't.

You're cute.
Here, do it for the dogs.

What?
You're already holding one.

- Yeah. You're a vet, right?
- Yeah.

Yeah! Just look at the camera,
smile. You'll be fine.

Love you!

And in five, four...

We... we're live!

Hi...

everyone.

I'm Carly. I'm a veterinarian who
volunteers at the Forever Friends Shelter.

Kristi and Dan are currently predisposed
with some other dog business?

- She doesn't even like that dog!
- I'm sorry?

That dog you're so in love
with that hates everyone?

Carly adores Beasley.

Oh, please.

Nobody adores Beasley.

Carly's just telling you
what you want to hear.

Look, she comes back after all these years,
expects you to drop everything for her.

Who's manipulating who, huh?

Hey, listen, we just wanted to thank everyone
for making this such a successful event

and for you folks at home, you
better hurry up and get down here

before your potential forever friend
gets fetched up by someone else.

I thought we were a team.

- What is she doing?
- Wait! It's live.

Anyway...

there's still one very special dog
that hasn't found someone to love yet.

Her name is Beasley.

See, dogs are special.

All animals are special, but...

there's just something about the
unconditional love of a dog

that makes the world
a better place...

and they're a lot like us.

Some are tall, some are short.

Some are less friendly
than others...

and some are more trusting...

caring.

And like us,
they just want to be loved.

They just want someone
to come home to...

to know that they have someone
who will greet them...

to know that they have a friend.

Sometimes, they actually do wish that
things turned out differently...

despite what they may
have said...

or barked... and...

the thing about Beasley here
is that she's independent

and I think sometimes she
worries that she'll lose that,

so she tends to withdraw
and close herself off.

But she only does it
because she's scared.

She's scared that all those things that I
just talked about, that she wants too,

just like everybody else,
that...

she'll never have them.

I don't think that she needs
to be afraid anymore...

because her path brought her
here, to this exact moment

and there's nowhere
else she'd rather be.

Those of you who know Dan
the Dog Man know what he says...

that we don't choose the dog...

the dog chooses us.

And you see, I got up here today to
help find this girl a new home, but...

the truth is, I can't do that
because Beasley chose Dan.

And she really wants him
to stay...

because she loves him.

I don't know what else to say.

Say goodbye.

Goodbye.

And we're clear.

That's my girl.

- Give it to me.
- Thanks.

Oh, my gosh, that was so good!

- Really?
- Yes!

Maybe the dog does
belong with you...

and Carly.

Yeah, she does.

Goodbye, Dan.

Goodbye, Kristi.

Good luck in New York.

So, New York.

I was thinking we could do
a segment on cats.

Cats? I like cats.

Hi.

Please don't go to New York.

I'm not going to.

You're not?

I wouldn't do that to Beasley.

I wouldn't do that to you.

Carly...

I love you.

I always have...

and I always will.

Come on, Beasley.

And that's the story about how I adopted Dan
and Carly and about how they fell in love.

Until next time,
this is Beasley.

Woof-woof! Saying goodbye!

[serene music playing]