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(gentle music)

- Renee, I just happened upon a window display,

you'll never believe what is front and center,

so if you had anything to do with this, thank you.

A European book tour?

For how long?

And when-ish do I leave Seattle?

Good thing I renewed my passport.

- For those of you just joining us,

I'm here with my old friend Ben Livingston,

CEO of Charmed Snowboards,

which, if you don't know, are flying off the shelves.

- Demand's been off the charts.

Actually, we outgrew our local manufacturing space-

- And I hear you're taking the show on the road.

- Yeah, you might say that.

We're actually preparing to open

a whole new factory in Asia,

and I'll be living over there until it's up and running.

- If you ever need someone to test

a new prototype, I'm around.

- I'll remember that. (host laughs)

- Don't go anywhere, we'll be right back.

(Cara sighs)

Thanks for coming, I know this was a last minute request.

- Please, after I canceled on you last time,

it's the least I could do.

Thanks.

- A destination wedding in Rome?

That's a valid reason. - Almost wedding in Rome.

We're still very happily engaged.

Between my work and the success of Cara's second book,

scheduling's been tough.

- Sure it wasn't just cold feet?

- Cara, you want to chime in here?

- Oh!

Hello!

- Hi.

- Congrats on your new book.

- Thank you. - I was just asking

Ben about- - Our wedding?

Yeah, it's still on, it's just on hold.

- But not for long.

We're actually about to kick the planning into high gear.

What do they say, second time's the charm, right?

(Ben chuckles)

- [Cara] I'll tell Megan I'm running late,

thanks to your shameless book plug.

- It wasn't shameless.

The whole country agrees with me,

it's a national bestseller.

- Might be an international one.

Renee's sending me on a European tour,

it starts in two weeks.

- That's amazing!

- But I'll be gone for two months.

- Two months, that's when I leave for Asia.

- We were so close with Rome.

- When am I gonna see you?

- We'll plan rendezvous here, a few hours there.

- No.

- No?

- Let's say "yes" to each other before you leave.

No more uncertainty, no more rumors.

- Wait, what exactly are you thinking?

- I think the courthouse opens at eight.

- You want to get married tomorrow?

- With our schedules? The sooner the better.

What do you think?

Could that work?

- Yes!

Yes, yes, yes!

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.

(gentle music)

- I can see your breath.

It must be-

- Cold?

(Megan chuckles) - I miss that.

Add it to the list. Please.

- Have I mentioned how proud I am of you?

- Because of Surgeons Abroad?

Not on this particular call, no.

(Megan chuckles)

- You are literally living your dreams.

Making a difference where you're really needed.

- Yeah, and I love it. I really do.

I just miss you, like a lot.

Like a lot a lot.

Did I ever mentioned that?

- Not on this particular call.

- Okay. I understand, Miss Executive.

You're they're building a magazine, which I love,

but you don't have enough time to miss me?

- Oh, come on, you know I miss you too, like crazy.

- Hi, Sean.

- Oh. - Hey!

- Hey!

What's up with that big smile?

- I might be getting married.

- [Megan] Oh, did you set a date?

- Yup. Tomorrow.

- What?!

- I know, it's a bit nutty, but-

- No, let's do it! Let's do it!

(both laughing)

- Courthouse wedding.

Congratulations.

(Megan chuckles) - I never said "courthouse."

- I mean, Ben may have texted me.

Maybe not, but you know.

- Oh. Word travels fast.

Should I get the three of us a table?

- Oh, no, no, no.

We do not have time to eat, you need an outfit for tomorrow.

- Oh. - We gotta go.

- Well, okay. (Megan chuckles)

(gentle music)

What about...

- That's the one.

It's perfect.

- It's perfect with my highest heels.

But we're walking to the courthouse.

- Ah, it's two blocks away.

And you'll be walking on air.

(Megan chuckles)

(Cara sighs)

- Are you sure this is a good idea?

- Are we still talking about the shoes?

- Are we rushing this?

I tried calling my dad, but I-

- He'll understand.

He'll be thrilled.

And besides, you guys can throw a big party

when everyone's back in town.

At the end of the day,

you gotta do what's best for you and Ben.

- What would I do without you?

- Yeah. (Cara chuckles)

(Cara chuckles)

I guess an elopement calls for action shots.

- You guys are a beautiful blur.

You look ridiculously in love.

- Aww. 'Cause we are.

- And we're ridiculously stoked that in just few minutes,

we're gonna be husband and wife.

(cellphone ringing) (Megan chuckles)

- Ooh. (Cara gasps)

- It's my dad. (camera snaps)

Should I answer? What do I say?

I haven't even told him yet.

- It's up to you.

(Cara sighs)

- He was so excited for Rome, to walk me down the aisle.

(Cara sighs)

I'm not sure I can do this.

- So then we wait.

Besides, you deserve your moment, your dress.

- And you deserve to see me in that dress.

- And I deserve to take you shopping for that dress.

(both chuckling)

(camera snaps)

(Cara sighs)

- Looks like I've got you cornered.

That's checkmate, mate.

- It's probably for the best we're postponing it, right?

For one, I wouldn't feel right

without having you as my best man.

- Don't wait on me.

Look, one thing that I have learned

in the field is that life can't wait.

Just have to do what you can, when you can.

- Words to live by.

- Words that have running through my head a lot lately.

- You mean with Megan?

- Dude, she's the one.

I know it. There's no doubt in my mind.

- So what's stopping you from proposing?

- What makes you think I don't

already have something in the works?

- Hm.

- Shh.

(gentle music)

- [Ben] Looks like the pizza's running even later than I am.

- [Cara] I'd call it a tie.

Thank you.

- Thanks.

Half jalapeno, half bacon pineapple?

It's like we're married already.

- I think marriage is a little more complicated

than knowing each other's favorite toppings.

- True, also need to know how to pair them.

Should I get some wine?

- Oh. Tempting, but I shouldn't.

I've been texting with my book agent.

- Oh. About the tour?

- About breakfast.

Translation: she wants the scoop on the third book.

- Wow. She never lets up, does she?

- That's kind of her job.

I just wish I had a better sense

of how the last book in the trilogy should end.

- It's gonna be your best yet.

- Can I get a slice of that confidence?

- Actually, yes.

(Cara laughs) (Ben chuckles)

- Thank you. - Look, fans are clamoring

for your next book.

If that's not a boost, I don't know what is.

Now, you want my opinion,

as much as I love your idea

that the detectives share intel now they're married,

I kinda like that Brad still hasn't told Greta

he's working deep cover for the CIA.

- Thanks. I just wouldn't recommend it for a real marriage.

- Nonsense.

Little secret here and there keeps things exciting.

- Think it depends on the secret.

- Here's to you.

"The Girl Who Lost Her Path" is out in 12 languages.

- Can you pinch me?

I mean, I've dreamt of this, but-

- Trust me, you're awake.

Brad and Greta are in love,

but they're also suspicious of each other.

What reader could put that down?

So, spill.

How do we close out the trilogy?

- Well, I'm not gonna lie, I've been a bit distracted.

But I have a title: "The Girl Who Slipped Away."

- Love.

So you must have some idea.

- Well, I'm still debating whether Brad should come clean

to Greta about his work in the CIA.

I mean, I would wanna know.

- Readers love mysteries.

I, on the other hand, like to know exactly

what my writers are up to.

- Well, I can definitely put some more thought into it.

- You won't have time to sleep

or eat on tour, let alone think.

Can you pitch me something with a little bit

more meat before you fly out?

How's the 10th?

- The last weekend before I leave?

I was hoping to spend a little time with Ben.

But the 10th sounds great.

(Cara sighs)

(elevator bell dings) (people chattering)

(elevator door opens)

- Sorry. - No problem.

- [Zoey] Ooh.

(Zoey groans)

- Sure you don't need a hand?

- Does the CEO offer to help any of the other interns?

I'm not your baby- - "Baby sister anymore,

I've got this," I know.

(Zoey sighs)

- This was supposed to be dressing and bacon on the side.

- Okay, well, when you fix that,

you wanna sit in on my three o'clock?

I'm meeting with the CFO.

- Oh. What for?

- The usual. He'll harass me to diversify our assets.

- And is that a bad thing?

- Not necessarily.

I think I'd just rather put the money back in the company.

- Well, that sounds like a blast,

but I have to do the coffee run then.

- Okay. - I want to pay my dues here,

just like everyone else.

And to be honest, I'm learning a lot.

Like, don't mess up Frank's nicoise, so...

I better go back and fix this too.

- Okay.

- Okay.

- Oh, hey, before I forget,

do you have any plans the weekend of the 9th?

- Like, next weekend?

No. Why?

- Just checking.

(gentle music)

- [Recording] Just a two-hour drive from Seattle,

our newly remodeled lodge is-

(line clicks) - Clara Lake.

This is Daniel. - Oh.

Hi. I was hoping to speak to a manager, to book a chalet?

- Well, you've got one, and I'm on it.

Feels like the whole city is trying to get up here.

- Oh? Why's that?

- We just got a spring surprise, 14 inches of fresh powder.

- Oh. Great.

Well, is chalet 19 still available?

- Ooh.

Unfortunately, chalet 19 is blocked off.

For a wedding.

- A wedding. (door opens)

Wow, that's kinda genius. (door closes)

I never thought of it as a wedding venue.

- Pretty soon, all of Seattle will,

once this hits the press.

It's a big mystery writer and the Charmed Snowboards guy.

Do you know what the best part is?

They met there.

- That is romantic.

- Right?

Can I interest you in one of our other chalets?

- No thanks. I think I'm all set.

(Ben chuckles)

- I was trying to surprise you.

- Mm. - Which I never can.

I was just looking at tickets for your dad,

this way, he could come out on time.

Look, we can push it back if it's not your speed.

- No, no.

I mean, it's kind of the best idea ever, I just-

- Wish you'd thought of it?

- I wish we had thought of it together.

- Yeah. Yeah, I know.

I need to get better at that, don't I?

Look, I know that 10 days isn't enough time

to plan a birthday party,

but we could hire a wedding planner...

- Hold on, I think I know someone who might want the gig.

- Of course I will plan your wedding!

Oh, I'm so happy you asked me!

So, when is it? (pen clicking)

- Next weekend.

- Next weekend?

- I know...

- Okay. No worries, no worries.

We will get it done.

Actually, it'll be a nice distraction.

- From work?

- No.

Sean.

Like, I was literally just looking up

Hayden Layne's policy on working remotely.

- Oh, do I detect a relocation in the works, Megan?

- No, no.

I just wanna be ready if the day ever comes.

- And what's the policy with Surgeons Abroad?

- Spouses only.

- Mm. Shoot.

- Which is why, for the next week,

I'm going to immerse myself in making

your special day the best day ever.

So, where is the venue?

- Clara Lake.

- Of course!

Cara, it's perfect.

It's your spot.

- No, it's our spot, all four of us.

Even if Sean can't be there, he's still there.

And I can't do it without my maid of honor.

(gentle music)

- [Megan] So, cedar.

- [Cara] Mm-hm.

- Pine, eucalyptus.

- Wow. I'm not sure I know the difference.

- That's why you have me.

- Did I miss the memo that you went foraging for greens?

- Laugh it up, but my magazine ran a piece that said

"green and woods are the new floral."

Allow me to convince you.

- With your wizard's staff?

- Yes, with my wizard's staff.

(both laughing)

Okay, so, hold this. - Uh-huh.

- And this. - Okay.

- We're gonna do a little...

Now, imagine it covered in tea lights.

- I love it.

- Yeah?

- I'm just glad one of us has a vision.

(both laughing)

Are you gonna have enough time to pull this off?

- Yeah, I mean, it'll take some prep work,

but we're getting up there early.

I mean, what else is there to do, right?

- Snowboard, fondue.

Oh, and Renee wants me to pitch my third book.

- On your wedding weekend?

- I didn't know that when I agreed to it.

- Well, you will get it done

because I will pick up the slack.

Giving you the most incredible wedding is my top priority.

(gentle music)

- Getting ready for the all-hands meeting?

- Yeah, we had a few more hands than anticipated.

- So would now be a bad time to tell you

my wedding's back on the books?

- Stop.

Wait, is that why you were asking me about next weekend?

Oh, you Secret Squirrel!

I should've known you were up to something!

- Keep it down, okay?

People don't know that nickname around here.

- Well, I do. And there's more where that came from.

I've known you my whole life.

- Right, which is why I have a slightly unorthodox request.

Would you be my best woman?

Sean can't make it back, and...

- Wait, Mom, can she get back here from Australia?

- Mom's given her blessing, on the condition you represent.

She wants you up there with me, and so do I.

And I know that Dad would've too.

- Of course I'll be your best woman.

It's an honor.

I mean, not to be confused with maid of honor.

- That's Megan.

Cara's best friend?

- Yes. Yes.

You guys all met when I was in college,

and it's a bit of a learning curve with the names.

- You know, she and Cara are looking

at dresses this afternoon.

Might be nice for you to get to know them.

- Oh, this afternoon, I mean, what have I got?

- The lunch order?

- Yeah. Consider me there.

(both laughing)

- [Megan] Thanks for all your help, Zoey.

- Thanks for having me. This is so fun.

And a bit intense.

- Oh, not to fear, I know a bridal salon

like the back of my hand.

Ooh, Cara.

I like this for you, the Aria gown.

- And you have to try on the Bella.

- Why do they all have princess names?

I mean, the colors, moonstone, moonflower,

why not just say off white or purple?

(Zoey chuckles) - Welcome to weddings.

- Oh, Zoey, you're disappearing. Here, let me help you.

- No, no, no, no, no, I got this.

- [Cara] Okay.

- I like her already.

(Cara chuckles)

- [Zoey] Meet Angelina and Nicoletta.

- Oh. Enchantee.

- And I think we are done with the Bella and the Delilah,

if you don't mind.

- I'd mind if you didn't.

(Megan chuckles)

- Ooh. - Mm.

She's just like her brother.

The cabin?

So romantic.

- Romantic and unilateral.

I mean, be nice if we could start making

these decisions as a couple.

- Oh, you know, well, every couple has their thing.

Like, with Sean, for example,

before he went overseas,

I didn't care that we didn't have a plan.

I just took things day by day,

because every day was amazing.

- And now?

- I see the value of a plan.

(Megan sighs)

Oh, wow.

- Bad wow, good wow?

- Good wow. (Cara sighs)

You look like a bride.

- And you look like a maid of honor.

- Have we found our dresses in sync?

- I think I'm saying yes, to both of them.

(Megan chuckles)

- [Megan] Okay. Woo!

- Let's go. - Yes.

- How's it going?

- I think we found them.

(Zoey gasps) Can you call the seamstress

and ask her to take measurements?

- Sure. Anything else?

I know you're in a hurry.

- Cara, can we put the order through?

- Aria in moonstone, Adella in moonflower.

- Copy that.

Oh. The Aria gown in moonflower, the Adella in moonstone.

- So, we get there tomorrow, guests arrive Thursday.

Wine, cheese, hugs, hellos.

My mom takes over Friday night as trivia host,

and then, Saturday, she officiates.

And then...

- I'm married. Just like that.

- Now, all we have to do is to get

all of this stuff up a mountain.

- Hm. - Bride?

Check.

- You joke, but your organizing skills are unreal.

I mean, you have backups for my backups.

- Well, the last thing we need is for you to get cold feet

because we forgot something.

- And I am not even gonna start

with the lifetime supply of pine cones.

- Wait until you see them tipped in gold

with little place cards set in them.

- I'm sure they will all be gorgeous.

Just promise me it's not too much for you.

- Oh, crafting is my zen place right now.

I'm actually really looking forward to it.

Now, the one thing I'm not seeing are our dresses.

What's our status?

- Right. The salon is backed up with alterations,

but they said they would express mail it to Clara Lake.

- And you're okay with this?

- I don't think I have a choice.

- We'll check in with them, and then check in again.

Now, the somethings?

You've got new covered.

- Sorely lacking old, borrowed, and blue.

- Well, I might have something that covers your bases.

- What? (Megan chuckles)

(Cara gasps)

What is that?

- Open it.

(Cara gasps)

- The bracelet I made for you at camp.

- [Megan] The summer after eighth grade, remember?

- Of course. (Megan chuckles)

(both laughing)

I was so lucky to have you then, and even more so now.

- Me too. - Oh.

(Megan chuckles)

(gentle music)

- So, what's everyone most looking forward to this weekend?

- Going back to the place it all started.

You?

- Oh, getting a hot stone massage, if time permits.

(Megan chuckles) (Cara chuckles)

- I heard something about bride and groom trivia night?

- You may be best woman,

but I suggest you joining Team Bride.

- Oh! - She has been scouted

by Team Groom.

- Boo. - What about you, Ben?

What are you looking forward to?

- Maybe the day after the wedding,

having the chalet to ourselves for once.

- Ha ha. (Cara chuckles)

- What?

- Cara and I met Ben and Sean

when we accidentally double-booked the chalet.

- Right, and we shared it begrudgingly,

and then we ended up liking each other.

- And then realized that we liked liked each other.

- Years later, both couples are still going strong.

- Oh, that is so cool.

Did you and Sean get engaged there too?

- Oh, we're sort of not.

Our relationship has had a couple more twists and turns.

- Oh, I'm so stupid...

You were such a pro at the bridal salon, I thought that you-

- I was married?

No.

But who knows what the future holds, right?

(Cara laughs) Three seconds, guys.

Ready?

- Clara Lake!

(camera snaps)

(gentle music)

- For any and all things you need this weekend,

consider me your point person.

And since your chalet is being transformed

by our events team,

we have the bride in our bachelorette suite,

and the groom and his sister in our family suite,

all newly remodeled.

- Why all the changes?

I mean, it was so lovely already.

(cellphone buzzes)

- Excuse me.

Yes? - It's crazy.

- And welcome to your new abode.

We have fireplaces in every room,

marble bathrooms loaded with designer toiletries,

800-thread count duvets.

- Am I a bride or the queen?

- I think I've found my workshop.

- And do not forget about the balcony,

which neighbors the groom's so you can make the most

of your last moments together before you say your "I dos."

Any questions?

- Yeah. Is our suite this nice?

- Let me show you.

Right this way.

It's just around the corner here.

- All work and no play is never a good idea at a ski chalet.

- You know, think I saw a movie about that once.

- Hm. - Actually, I'm setting up

my "out of office" reply for the first time

since 2000 and...

Never.

- Ooh, does that mean you can get a run in?

- Well, actually, I was kinda hoping

to get a head start on all the...

Hey, hey. What are you doing?

What happened to "I need to pitch my book"?

- Come on, indulge the bride.

- Okay, you're right.

(both laughing)

All right, where are the thermals?

(gentle music)

(Cara sighs)

- You know, there's just one problem with the setup,

I can't kiss you from over here.

- If only we could bridge this divide.

Snowdrift ramp?

- It's never as stable as you think,

especially this late in the season.

- Icicle ladder?

- Believe it or not, I've had them fail me.

- Then I guess you're outta luck.

- No more suggestions?

- Only questions.

On the ride up, when Megan said she wasn't engaged,

you looked like you knew something.

- Sure you didn't imagine it?

- Do you always have to be so mysterious?

- Do you always have to be so inquisitive?

- Well, hazard of the mystery writing trade, I guess.

- [Megan] Cara, let's go!

- Guess you'll have to settle for an air kiss.

- It never feels like settling.

- Oh, boy.

Come on.

(Ben laughs)

(gentle music)

Woo-hoo.

- [Megan] How did you know to take me here?

- To the mountain?

- No, to this exact spot.

This is where Sean and I did the photo shoot,

for the magazine, the weekend we sort of,

you know, fell for each other.

- Well, then we'll have to send him a picture.

- Oh. Yeah.

(Cara chuckles)

- Phone? - Yes.

Yeah.

- Ready? - Yes.

(camera snaps) - There it is.

Oh, Sean's gonna love that one.

- What should I text him?

- "Wish you were here"?

- Hm! World's biggest understatement.

I don't know, it might sound cliche for me to say this,

but it feels like a piece of me is missing without him here.

And I know he's off helping a lot of people-

- Doesn't make it any easier to miss him.

- I mean, you know how long it took me

to find the right person, and as soon as I did,

life just (exhales) whisked him away.

- Never know, life can whisk all sorts of things

at you when you least expect it.

- Yeah.

(Megan sighs)

What?

- What?

- Why are you looking at me like that?

- Like what?

- Like... (Cara laughs)

Like all...

- No reason. Let's go.

- [Megan] Okay.

(Cara sighs)

(gentle music)

- Well, we seem to have our eye on the same board.

(Ben chuckles)

- And I seem to be having deja vu.

- Let me guess, it's not the right board for me?

- No, this time, I'm sure it's right.

- Well, I'm just glad the Wing 3 made it out

to Clara Lake before it sold out.

- I made sure of it.

The pro shop got a few, but most of them went to Camp Snow.

What?

- You really take care of those Camp Snow kids.

- It's important to me.

- I know it is, and that's why I love you.

(gentle music)

- You are way too deep in thought for a ski resort.

- I'm just hoping I didn't get off

on the wrong foot with Megan.

I mean, it's not my smoothest move,

assuming she and Sean were-

- Hey, it's an honest mistake. Don't sweat it.

- There must be something I can do, an olive branch?

- Well, maybe you could help her and Cara with the wedding?

- There is an awful lot of DIY going on up there.

I mean, I'm into that.

I can paint, sew, my glue gun game is on point.

I mean, I can even decorate a cake,

but that's probably covered.

- [Ben] Sounds like a plan.

- Weatherly Hotels?

Why are they here?

- So, I'm thinking cheese board here, wine display there,

and please tell me that this piano's not just for show.

- I've already booked Goldie, our resident piano player.

She is lovely, a bit of a character.

- Can't wait to meet her.

- What's our cheese lineup looking like?

- We have brie and some hard cheeses.

And a mix of sheep and cow?

- Mm. - And goat, I think.

- Okay, are we talking locally sourced, artisanal?

- I tend to leave the specifics up to the chef,

but I'm sure you could inquire.

- Where's the kitchen?

(Megan chuckles) (Cara chuckles)

- Wow. She is on point.

- No cheeseboard unturned.

Mm.

(Cara chuckles)

- And, of course, the library.

- Hey, this wasn't here the last time I was up.

- Oh, yeah, this is a little exhibit

that I've been working on.

Sorry about the mess.

Most of Clara Lake's past is packed up in archive boxes,

so I kinda decided to curate.

- Oh. This one's interesting.

- Yeah. That's Max and Clara Deeker.

He fell head over heels for Clara,

right around the time he founded this resort.

- And he named it after her.

- "For better or for worse."

After they got married, the country went to war,

and Max enlisted.

- Did he survive?

- Happily, yes.

Sadly, I'm not totally sure their marriage did.

Couldn't find any pictures of them together after that.

Just this one.

Max, alone at his cabin.

- 1948.

He looks so lonely up there.

I wonder what went wrong.

- I suppose you could say it's a bit of a mystery.

- Welcome to wedding central.

- Wow, this is next level DIY.

- Well, when you work for a magazine that covers fashion,

wedding, and decor, it kinda rubs off.

What can I do for you?

- I came here to ask you that.

See if I could lend a hand.

- Well, how would you rate your crafting skills?

- Well, I'm a quick draw with a glue gun

and I got an A in penmanship.

- Well, I already started on the calligraphy,

so I don't want to change the look halfway through.

The party favors, they're a little tricky.

The woodsy chandelier, it has to be just so.

You're so sweet to offer to help,

but delegating at this point

might make things a little tricky.

- Oh. What are the pine cones for?

- Oh. Those, they need to be gilded.

Every single tip.

Have you ever used gold leaf before?

- I gilded the mantle at my sorority house,

so gold leaf and I, we're old pals.

- Well, you're about to get to know each other even better

because we have a few more of them.

- Great. What else?

(gentle piano music)

(patrons applauding)

- Thank you.

Thank you. You're too kind.

Thank you.

- Goldie? - The one and only.

(Cara chuckles) And you must be my bride?

- Yes. Cara.

Daniel mentioned you'll be playing

at our wine and cheese welcome?

- Well, I suspect you're wondering about my range.

Let me show you my book.

(Cara chuckles)

- Oh, "Death on the Nile."

- Not that book, (chuckles) this one.

Have you read it?

- No. It's on my list.

I'm saving it.

I'm a huge Agatha Christie fan.

- She really understood how complicated we women are.

The only thing, in my mind, that's better

than a good villain is a good villainess.

- And finding out what makes her tick.

- I'm only a few chapters in, but so far,

this one's unlucky in love.

- Oh? How so?

- She chose a man who keeps secrets.

- Oh. (Cara chuckles)

- Here.

Oh, there's a good one.

(gentle music)

- Thank you.

Oh. Pardon me.

(Megan chuckles)

Hey! - Ta-da!

All done. (Megan gasps)

- Oh, well done.

These look fantastic.

- Well, like I said, not my first rodeo.

(cellphone chimes) - Oh. Can you hold that?

- Mm, oh. - Hold on a second.

(Megan sighs)

(Megan groans)

- Everything okay?

- No. It's the bridal salon.

They say the dresses won't be ready till tomorrow.

- Ooh. But the wedding's in 48 hours.

- I know, which is why I'm not gonna chance it.

I'll just go there and pick them up myself.

Okay. - Or I could go.

- You'd drive all that way?

- I mean, it makes way more sense if I go,

you have so much to do here.

- I'm gonna take you up on that. Thank you.

But not a word to Cara, okay?

I just don't want her stressing out over it.

- Top secret, no problem.

(both chuckling)

- [Receptionist] You're all set, Ms. Reneau.

- [Cara] Thank you.

- You know, the hair and makeup

that I booked does manicures.

- Maybe I wasn't booking a manicure.

Maybe I was trying to surprise

my very hard-working maid of honor

with a dual in-room massage tomorrow.

- Me? I don't know if I can relax.

There's just so much to do.

Don't let me stop you though.

- I was sorta hoping it would be something we do together.

- Yes, absolutely.

I just need to check in with the sommelier

about making sure the temperature is just right.

- Interesting.

- Interesting that Ben is talking to someone?

- [Cara] Closed body posture indicates

that he's keeping something under wraps.

- Ah, I see.

We're in mystery land again.

Okay. - Again?

- Well, you make frequent trips.

(both laughing)

- I'm back.

- Oh, good, 'cause we need you for the wedding.

(both laughing)

I'll see you.

- I am just gonna take care of...

- Wait.

One more thing.

- Dad!

- You certainly chose a beautiful place to get married.

- Oh, now it feels real.

- Well, there's nothing more real than tying the knot.

- Well, you and Mom always made it look so easy.

- Oh.

You know, your mom would've loved Ben.

And seeing me walk you down that aisle.

And I promise I won't get all choked up and silly,

I got that out of my system with the first-

- Almost wedding?

- Is that what they call it?

- Yeah.

Don't worry, happy tears are always welcome.

Wow, look at how beautiful...

Oh.

(gentle piano music)

Aww.

Isn't this the song that we danced to that first night

at the Camp Snow auction?

- The night we fell in love?

I'm not sure, I was pretty focused on you.

- And to think, we were strangers just a few years ago,

and now we're about to be family.

- Zoey is so excited to have a sister.

- Oh, so am I.

(people chattering)

- Mom!

(Michelle squeals) Hi!

- Mm! - Michelle!

Oh. - Hello.

Oh!

Now, know that Gerry wanted to be here,

but he is practically running that convention.

(Michelle laughs) (Megan chuckles)

Where she gets it from.

(all laughing)

- I totally understand.

How was your drive up from Portland?

- Oh, it was fine.

I mean, I wanted to come up last night,

but that's the thing is, when you're hosting a radio show,

if I play hooky, everyone notices.

(all chuckling)

But being stuck in traffic gave me time to fine tune

those bride and groom trivia questions.

- You are too cute.

- Speaking of which, can I grab you for a second?

- [Cara] Oh, yeah.

- [Megan] I'll be back in a minute.

- Go, go. - Okay.

- Hey! - Hey, Ray.

- [Ray] Hey, great to see you.

- Mm! (Ray chuckles)

- What happened, Ray?

Weren't we just sending them to prom just yesterday?

- Try kindergarten.

(Michelle sighs)

All goes by so fast.

Oh. Yes.

- [Michelle] Ah.

- To the bride and groom. - Thank you.

And their parents.

(glasses clinking)

(gentle piano music)

- I just love your style.

- Right back at you, Ms. Reneau.

I thought you looked familiar.

Turns out, I know you from your book jacket.

- You read my book?

- Both of them. I am a huge fan.

- Thank you.

I'm so flattered. Don't know what to say.

- I just wanna know when the next one's coming out.

- Oh, well, that is one mystery

that I can't quite crack just yet.

I'm working on the pitch this weekend.

- Hm. Find anything to inspire you?

- This resort, actually.

So much history and romance, tragedy.

- If I was getting married in the next two days,

I might focus on the first two.

I play in the bar every night,

if you wanna run anything by me...

You know, one mystery buff to another.

- Well, I might just take you up on that.

Oh, and how is "Death on the Nile"-

- Oh, no, no, no, no. No.

If you're gonna read a mystery, you've gotta unravel it.

I wouldn't dare rob you of that.

- Daniel.

- Oh. Mr. Livingston, you startled me.

- Did you find out anything more about what those execs

from Weatherly Hotels were up to?

You have to admit it's strange,

a big chain like that sniffing around Clara Lake?

- Mr. Livingston, my job hinges on discretion.

- Yeah, of course.

I could ask around, do some digging of my own,

but I wouldn't wanna be any trouble.

Look, come on, is it a good secret, or a bad secret?

- They're trying to buy the resort.

- Yeah, okay, I would say that's a bad secret.

What will happen to Camp Snow?

- I don't know.

I'm sorry, I really didn't want to upset you

on your wedding weekend.

- Yeah, okay, I'm with you on that.

Look, do me a favor, if you could

just keep this between us, I'd appreciate it.

(Ben sighs)

Hey. How'd you know where to find me?

- I had a hunch.

Dad taught you to snowboard here.

- You know me pretty well, huh?

- Yeah, I think you might still have

a few surprises up your sleeve.

- Here's one: I was once a camper here.

After my dad passed, money was tight for a few years.

No more trips to the mountains.

But then, along came Camp Snow,

and it really got me through a tough time.

I was lucky the camp even existed,

and that this resort hosted it for free.

- And now look at you, paying it forward.

First, giving boards. Now, being on the board.

(Ben chuckles)

- See what you did there.

(Cara chuckles)

- Why didn't you tell me before?

- I guess you could say I've spent my life playing

my cards close to my chest.

- Maybe it's time to open up.

- Hm. But I only do that over beers and brats.

How's tomorrow look?

- Why do tomorrow what we can do today?

- I have got some pressing matters today.

- Camp Snow stuff?

- You could say that.

- All right, well, make sure that they know

that the day after tomorrow-

- The wedding? - Yes.

You are all mine.

(Cara chuckles) - Good.

- Okay.

- [Jill] Hey, Ben!

- Oh, I've been spotted.

Jill's not gonna let me leave without throwing a few ollies.

- All right, well, I'll be sure to send over the medic.

(Ben chuckles)

Daniel's new exhibit.

Hm.

Is it just me, or did people seem more glamorous

in photos back then?

- I think they were more glamorous.

(Cara chuckles)

How's the book pitch coming?

- It's starting to come along.

The romance part, anyway.

(camera snaps) I'm basing the two detectives

on the legend of Max and Clara.

- You'll have to refresh my memory.

- Well, from what I can gather,

the two of them were deeply in love,

got married, then separated by the war.

I'm not sure exactly how things fell apart,

but there are no pictures of them together after that.

- Hm. Isn't that a pity?

- Yeah.

I imagine that Max became a recluse in his cabin.

- [Goldie] And Clara?

- Clara went to San Francisco for a fresh start,

but always wondered if she had just seen the warning signs

before she tied the knot,

if her life could've ended up quite differently.

- Huh.

You really do have quite the imagination.

(people chattering)

- So Max and Clara couldn't make it work,

maybe my characters can't either.

I don't know, what do you think? You're the real detective.

- Retired, and on vacation.

- Still.

- Well, my advice, never jump to conclusions.

I mean, are you sure they didn't end up together?

- Take a look. What do you think?

- Ah.

A stoic type.

- Dad, my stories don't need to hold up in court,

they just need to capture people's attention.

You see something. What is it?

- Well, based on those buildings below,

I'll bet that cabin is near the top of that northwest trail.

- Huh.

- Could go up and take a look.

- All right, don't let up.

If you can't find them, I can't buy this resort.

End of story. Thanks.

- Can I borrow your car?

I'm off to Seattle on a secret wedding mission.

- Yeah, of course.

If you tell me how much of that phone call you just heard.

- Nothing.

Just that you're buying the resort.

(Ben sighs)

- All right, look, you can't tell anyone, Zoey.

- Well, I won't, but, like, that is a weird choice

for your wedding weekend.

- I know, but I'm not the only person

trying to buy the resort.

A big chain, Weatherly, is trying to buy it too.

And that could mean the end of Camp Snow.

- Well, can't you beat them to the punch?

- That was the idea.

Trouble is, Clara Lake is owned by three separate entities.

A venture capitalist in New York

just sold his 45% to Weatherly.

- That's not a great start.

- Another 45% belongs to an investor in Seattle.

He's a Camp Snow donor, and he agreed to sell to me.

- Oh. Okay, well, then who owns the last 10%?

- That's the trouble,

a shell corporation called Aldera Creek.

The only contact I have is a law firm,

and they're stonewalling me.

- So close yet so far.

- Yeah.

Weatherly will walk if they can't get a majority share.

It's just a case of who gets to Aldera Creek first.

- Well, there has to be a person behind the company.

- Yeah, one that doesn't want to be found.

Look, I gotta make some more calls, all right?

- All right.

(Zoey humming)

(Zoey sighs)

- [Cara] Oh. Off for a drive?

- Oh. Yeah!

Just a little drive.

Hence the car.

- Right. You can't tell me where you're going, can you?

- Mm-mm.

(Zoey chuckles)

- Runs in the family, this secretive streak?

- No, I'm an open book.

It's just Ben who's secretive.

- Oh. Well, then I'm not the only one.

- No.

- I do wonder where it comes from though.

- I mean, I guess it was when our dad got sick.

- Oh, Zoey, I didn't mean- - No, it's okay.

I mean, I was young,

and we all thought that Dad would get better,

and I think Ben just wanted to protect me

from the burden me of the bad news, but...

When it came to me and my mom,

you know, he was kind of our protector.

I guess the role kinda stuck.

(camera snaps)

(cellphone chiming)

(Megan laughs)

- Talking to Sean?

- Texting.

He gave my place card holders two thumbs up.

- Oh. (Megan chuckles)

Well, if you find a stopping place,

my dad and I are gonna look

for the resort founder's cabin if you wanna come.

- Oh, as much as I love Clara Lake history,

I gotta get these favors done before massage o'clock.

- If I help, it'll go twice as fast.

- Oh, no, no no, no.

I want this weekend to be perfect for you,

so that means no raffia paper cuts.

- Well, I would gladly trade all the raffia

for more time with you.

- Oh, Cara.

Why don't you ask Ben?

I'm sure your dad would like that.

- Yeah, the more the merrier.

Just he's busy with Camp Snow stuff.

- Hm, that's strange.

I rode the elevator with some Camp Snow kids,

and they said the season ended yesterday.

(gentle music)

- Don't worry, I'm not here for more intel.

I just got a text from my friend Sean Butler.

"Did packages from jewelry store show?"

I think he meant "package."

- I haven't heard anything,

but I'll let you know the moment it arrives.

- Okay. Thanks.

- Hm.

- [Ray] Know what this reminds me of?

- [Cara] What's that?

- [Ray] When you were a kid and used to play detective.

Whenever anyone lost their keys, you were on the case.

- Well, I wanted to be just like you.

(Ray chuckles)

- And you wound up being like your mom,

you got your creativity from her.

- Don't sell yourself short.

I got my curiosity from someone.

Speaking of which, shouldn't the cabin

be around here somewhere?

- Yeah, think it was.

Just not anymore.

- Hey. Look.

Isn't that the same bench from the photo?

Look at that.

- Yeah.

(gentle music)

(Cara gasps)

- Look!

MD plus CD.

Max and Clara.

- Mm. Well, maybe they were here.

- Yeah, doesn't prove that their marriage survived.

Just means they were in love, once.

- Okay, so we don't know all the answers.

But, well, missing cabin, does that help with your book?

- At this point, couldn't hurt.

(Ray chuckles)

Thank you, again.

- [Michelle] Hey. How are my girls?

- I am so happy we made this happen.

I owe you a seaweed wrap.

Megan clearly needed the break.

- Well, where is she? I made her a cup of calming tea.

- Oh, she might not need it.

She fell asleep. I didn't want to wake her.

- Well, that gives us the time to catch up.

(Michelle sighs)

Megan's always taking on too much.

I mean, I know that Sean's new job has been hard on her,

but I didn't think she'd ever find solace in a glue gun.

- I think she finds crafting therapeutic.

- Do you?

(Michelle chuckles)

- Well, the wedding's tomorrow.

This'll all be over soon enough.

- Not exactly the happy words of a bride.

- Something's up with Ben.

Just seems distracted.

- Well, maybe something is up.

Maybe that something has nothing to do with you.

- Well, that's a lovely thought, but-

- Ah. Then let's hold onto it.

If you think the worst in people,

sometimes they live up to it.

But if you believe the best, you often get the best.

Worth a shot, right?

- [Cara] Mm.

- Nothing like a hot brat on a cold day.

- A well-dressed brat.

That's what sealed the deal, you know?

- My garnishing skills? - Mm.

I fell hard.

- And I fell for you,

'cause I feel like I can tell you anything.

You know, it's funny, we make plans based on

what we think will happen,

and then life just throws us curveballs.

- What's on your mind?

- Just wanted this weekend to go off

without a hitch, you know?

- And if you ask me, it is.

Hey, we're getting married tomorrow,

in this place that means the world to us.

But I'm interrupting. I'm sorry, go ahead.

Is this about us?

- No.

It's about Sean.

- Sean?

- Yeah, he sent a ring, to the hotel.

(Cara gasps) And it might even be here now.

- He's gonna propose to Megan?

- Yeah, and I need your help.

- Of course!

(Cara chuckles)

(door opens)

What happened to your nap?

- Oh, studies say power naps are

just as effective as traditional naps.

- Well, since you're refreshed,

what are the odds that Ben and I could steal you away

for a sunset drink?

- You know, can we make it a twilight drink?

I just have a lot to do before trivia night.

- Better views at sunset.

- It's harder to get a table.

- Good thing we reserved a fireplace.

(both chuckling)

I am not taking no for an answer.

- I am busy because I love you.

- Oh, I love you too, but love means a lot of things.

- Yes, it does, like sacrifice.

- Love is being there.

- And being accountable.

- Not to mention flexible.

- We could go on all day, couldn't we?

- Not really. We have our reservation at sunset.

(both chuckling)

Let me do this for you.

Just a couple of hours.

Megan, you are the best maid of honor

that anyone could ever ask for.

And no one could be more appreciative than me,

down to the very last-

(objects crunching)

Pine cone.

- That's okay.

It's okay.

(Cara chuckles)

(gentle music)

We've gotta be able to find pine cones

somewhere around here.

- Well, hopefully, on the speedy side,

don't wanna miss our sunset drinks.

- Over there.

- What? We can't reach those.

- Of course we can, if you give me a boost.

- Are you serious?

- Yeah, we used to do it all the time as kids.

Come on, come on. - Oh, goodness.

I mean, the ground's

not exactly stable. - Ready, one.

- This is bad. - Two.

- Please, please, please. - Three.

- Please. Oh. (Megan grunting)

Boy. You got it?

- No. No!

(Megan grunts) - Oh!

I'm losing...

(both screaming)

- [Megan] Oh!

- Would it be that awful if two people didn't have

pine cone holders for their place cards?

- I doubt they'll even notice.

(Cara sighs) (pine cone clatters)

(both laughing)

(gentle music)

- [Ben] How's the chocolate fondue?

- Perfect temp.

And for the record, I did not sneak one bite.

- Liar.

Proud of you.

The champagne is chilled.

- Okay, Mom's on the way. (cellphone chimes)

- And that's Daniel.

Okay, he's heading over with the box.

- Great. - Now, all we need is Sean.

- And Megan.

I'll go nudge her.

- You know what, Zoey? I am done obsessing over the details.

If the dresses are ready, just bring them up.

- Oh, they're ready. Altered, paid for.

- So? - I mean, they're gorgeous.

It's just a choice.

- I don't understand.

- How about I send you a photo, just in case?

(camera snaps) - Sure, sure.

Do what you gotta do.

You know what, Zoey? I gotta get going.

Just bring the dresses up in one piece, okay?

- All right. Okay.

- Hey. So, do I need my purse?

My coat?

Anything? - No and no, just you.

Let's go.

- Okay. (Cara laughs)

(door opens)

(cellphone chimes) (cellphone buzzes)

(door closes)

- Hey, man, looking sharp.

- Yeah, well, I'm really nervous, so-

- Don't worry about that.

Look, we've got it all under control.

Getting Megan overseas with you, that's what's important.

- I love your enthusiasm,

but that's a separate conversation.

Megan's got like a full-blown career,

and I just can't swoop in and like-

- Oh, she'd go.

Hypothetically.

- What about the magazine?

- She can work remotely.

Not that she's asked or looked it up.

(Ben chuckles) (Michelle gasps)

The ring is here.

It's happening.

- [Sean] Guys, I just had one thing

that I wanted to talk to you about before-

- She's heading over. You have your speech prepared?

- Yeah. Yeah, I've got it prepared, but I just wanted to-

- She's here, act normal.

- Hey, guys. Sorry I'm late.

Mom?

Hi! - Hi!

- [Megan] Hey.

- [Michelle] I was just passing through,

thought I'd join you.

- [Megan] That's nice...

Sean, hi!

- Hey.

I wish I was there with you in person,

where this all started.

- Hurry. - Yeah, I'm trying.

- Okay.

- A few years ago, we all had drinks

around the fire for the first time.

Who would have thought that it was a beginning

of something much bigger.

- Oh.

- And now...

(Cara gasps) (box thuds)

- Cara, did you...

What are you doing?

- I am so thrilled to have the honor of showing you (sighs)

the most beautiful pair of men's cufflinks I have ever seen.

(Cara chuckles)

- Sean was worried they wouldn't get here on time.

- [Cara] Oh.

- Look, they came, babe.

- They're here. (Megan laughs)

- Yeah. - Yay.

- One of several packages that I sent to the hotel,

like I was trying to tell you.

- [Cara] Surprise, Ben!

(Cara chuckles) - You got me!

- Yeah, and we were all here to see it.

Cheers.

To the best friends anyone could ever ask for.

- Cara, shouldn't we pop the champagne first?

- Oh. Right.

That's why you're in charge.

Okay.

Perfectly chilled.

It's gonna be great.

Sean, I'm so sorry.

I don't even know what to say.

- I do. Blame me, I'm the one who jumped the gun.

But thanks to your quick thinking,

I don't think she actually realized.

- [Sean] I'm sure the ring will be there soon,

but the truth is, my timing is way off.

- No, no, no, no, no. - No, come on, Sean.

- [Sean] You two are getting married.

Tomorrow!

Let's just focus on that, okay?

- All right.

- Sounds good. - Thanks, man.

- [Sean] All right. I'll give you a call later.

- So much for that.

- What's with the squirrel cufflinks?

- It's a secret.

- A secret squirrel?

- Exactly.

- Do you wanna tell me what it means?

- Wouldn't be much of a secret if I did.

- Huh.

What's that?

A love letter?

- [Daniel] Read it and see.

- March 1948.

Dear Clara, I've just had

the most glorious day at the lodge,

but a cloud comes over me when I think of you.

Sadly, for some love stories are simply not meant to be.

I fear that once lost, trust is gone forever.

But don't despair, I know you'll love again.

All my love, M.

(Cara sighs)

Deception, a tragic breakup.

- Go on.

- Oh.

I didn't know that Clara was the perpetrator,

and Max the victim.

- And that's who sent it?

- Well, who else could've written it?

(Megan sighs)

I mean, I gotta hand it to you,

I wasn't sure about these shirts,

but we are gonna look cute while kicking butt.

- Oh, yeah.

(Megan chuckles)

(Megan sighs)

- All good?

- Huh?

- You seem distracted.

- Oh.

- Please tell me it's not craft-related.

- Oh, no, no, no.

It's just that...

Sean was acting a little odd earlier today, don't you think?

- Weddings make everyone emotional.

- Yeah. You're right.

Well, it's getting late.

I better head down there, make sure everything's in order.

See you there? - Yeah.

I'll grab my phone. - Okay.

- Hello? - Oh, hey, Ray.

- [Ray] Hey.

- I better see you wearing one of these.

Trivia. - Oh.

Oh, that's my color.

(both chuckling)

I'm just dropping off a sentimental gift for Cara.

- Oh. Well, I'll leave you to it, then.

- Dad. - Hey.

- [Cara] Hey.

- Well, I heard sometimes people sew a bit

of their mum's wedding dress into the lining for good luck.

I wasn't sure what part you'd want,

so I had the whole thing cleaned.

- Dad. This is beautiful.

Thank you.

I forgot what an eye for fashion Mom had.

- Yeah, she had a lot of gifts.

Well, I'll let you get ready, then.

- Okay.

- Unless you wanna talk.

(Cara sighs)

What?

(Cara sighs)

- It's just Ben is being so secretive.

It's not what I imagined for our marriage.

- If you're worried about Ben, don't be.

Hey, I spent years analyzing people for a living,

he's a good guy.

- Yeah, but good guys keep secrets too.

- Well, so he's not an open book.

That isn't always a bad thing in a marriage.

Well, when I married your mom,

I took her to Waikiki for our honeymoon.

She was so excited, "I can't wait to go surfing with you."

We get there, and guess what?

- No. (Ray laughs)

She couldn't swim.

- Bingo. - Oh, no.

Well, she always called it an epic trip.

- Yeah, spent in the shallow end of the pool, but yes.

- Well, that's Mom for you.

She always glossed things over to make people happy.

- Which, in a weird way, helped us have a good marriage.

I'm just saying, sometimes flaws can turn out to be virtues.

Just depends on how you look at it.

- No, I get it, it's a dead end.

Just keep trying with Aldera Creek, thanks.

(both chuckling)

- Yeah? You like it?

What's Aldera Creek?

- Nothing. Just a company I'm researching.

- Oh? Why?

- I'm hoping they can help me with something.

- With what?

- You know, five minutes before a trivia contest,

you might wanna switch into question answering mode.

- Yeah, well, I could say the same about you.

(hand knocking)

- You ready for battle?

- Ready as I'll ever be.

(Michelle chuckles)

- Okay.

- [Zoey] Hey!

- Ah, brilliant. You made it just in time.

- I didn't hear back from you, so I figured-

- [Michelle] Hey, Ben's on his way.

- Oh. (Michelle chuckles)

Should I take these up to your room?

- Oh, no, no, no, no, no.

Call me superstitious, but I don't want Ben

to even cross paths with that dress.

Why don't you run them to the front desk?

The valet can steam away any wrinkles

that they got in the ride.

They'll be ready in the morning.

- Copy that.

- Oh, hey, hey, hey. (Megan chuckles)

- Oh, right.

And put this on.

(Michelle chuckles) - Okay.

- [Megan] Okay.

What do we have here? - Okay.

It's all chilled, ready to go.

- Hey, you guys go ahead, I'll catch up.

- You sure? - Yeah.

Just make me a plate.

All the good stuff goes fast.

Quick question, does the name

Aldera Creek mean anything to you?

- No.

- I tell you what, I'll write it down

in case you change your mind.

Alderra...

- It's just one R.

(Daniel sighs)

- So you do know it.

- Look, I'll tell you the same thing that I told Ben,

it was on one of the mailboxes behind the front desk,

way back when I was a bellhop.

- And now it's gone?

- Far as I know, they haven't gotten mail in years.

- Huh.

Something about this name...

Mm.

Thanks.

- Okay, people, who's ready to play?!

(guests cheering)

Welcome to Bride & Groom Trivia.

(guests cheering)

The event we've all been waiting for!

Ooh, except for the one tomorrow night.

- Right. (guests laughing)

- Tonight, we will answer

the question that all couples face:

How well do we know each other, and who is right.

- Oh, I think we all know the answer to that.

- Oh, we know who talks a big game.

- And everyone, you're more than welcome

to lay down the smack. (guests laughing)

- Remember, you two have to be in love

in the morning, so fight fair.

(guests laughing) Okay, multiple choice:

What was Ben's most endearing secret as a teenager?

A, loved polka music;

B, ate the same thing for lunch every day;

or C, frosted tips.

Oh, and remember, all or none are always on the table.

- None of the above.

If any of those were true, I would know.

- Mm-hm. - Sean would've told me.

(guests laughing) - Mm.

- You wanna deliver the bad news?

- Actually, it's C.

I swore Sean to secrecy.

(guests laughing) - Of course.

Really? - What?

- Frosted tips?

- Why can't I remember that?

- Well, you might've thought they were natural.

I knew how to blend them.

- Oh. - Oh.

- Wow. - I don't believe that.

- That's negative one for Team Bride.

- But it was well worth the intel.

(guests laughing) - Yes.

- Okay, moving on.

As a little girl, Cara spent most of her time doing

A, daydreaming; B, writing; or C, dancing.

- Easy. A, daydreaming.

Cara spins everything into a mystery.

- Writing. - No!

(guests laughing)

- And I still have her journals.

- I thought it was too obvious.

- That's a point for Team Bride!

(guests cheering)

- [Daniel] Oh, hey, Ms. Reneau.

Sounds like fun in there.

- Yeah, it's halftime.

Don't tell me you've got more?

- Oh, just some finishing touches.

- Oh.

Did you do something to this?

It looks different.

- I replaced that dusty old glass.

It's a miracle you could read anything through it before.

- Well, apparently, I couldn't.

I thought the date on this was 1948.

- The writer crosses their sevens.

It's easy to confuse.

- Huh.

So this was actually written in 1978.

- Mysteries of Clara Lake.

- Hm.

- That reminds me, I mentioned Aldera Creek

to the guy who sorts the mail.

He said they still get junk mail sometimes.

In fact, some came for them this week.

- Excuse me. - Oh, one sec.

Excuse me. - Yeah.

- Yeah, sorry. - How can I help you?

- [Man] Thanks.

Yeah, I was wondering if you could...

(camera snapping)

- [Daniel] Right, yes.

Check out is actually at 11.

- And with a score of 12 to 10, the winner is Team Bride!

(guests cheering)

- Yes.

- Okay, everyone, stay warm,

and we'll see you all tomorrow

at the chalet for the big event.

- Woo! (guests cheering)

- I'm not gonna say it was rigged,

but there were a lot of questions about boy bands.

Not to mention that Team Bride must've been highly confident

to have the trophy engraved in advance.

- Or we had two made.

(Ben chuckles)

- Can't out-detective the mystery writer, can I?

- No, you can't. Actually, I notice everything.

Like, when you said you were busy with Camp Snow,

but the season closed yesterday.

What's really going on, Ben?

- Let's go someplace quiet.

(gentle music)

So that's where I'm at.

(Ben sighs)

Trying to get in touch with Aldera Creek,

but, so far, radio silence.

- Well, thanks for telling me.

I just wish you had told me sooner.

- I was trying to wait for the story

to have a happily ever after.

Saving this place, for us,

for Camp Snow, for future generations,

that would've been the next chapter.

But unless I can find this shareholder, it's a no-go.

- Well, what if I could help?

- How?

- Well, after you mentioned the name Aldera Creek,

I asked around.

You know that they used to have a P.O. box

here at the Lodge...

- Yeah, but Daniel said they hadn't gotten

any letters in years.

- No letters, but what they do get reveals their identity.

Junk mail.

- Hi.

That sounded like fun in there.

- It's quite the ramp up for our big day tomorrow.

- Indeed, you two had better rest up.

- First, I had a question for you.

- About the new book?

- Not exactly.

What do you know about the Aldera Creek Corporation?

- What do you know about it?

- Well, I know that their sheet music catalogs

still come to the hotel.

Aldera Creek, it's you.

- I'm gonna tell you what I told Weatherly,

I'm not interested in selling.

- Okay, but you should know,

this isn't just another property to me.

My dad taught me to snowboard here.

I went to Camp Snow, and it belongs here.

I met Cara here.

Clara Lake is more than just an investment to me.

To me, it's like home.

And if I'm in charge, I'll make sure it stays that way

for everyone who loves it.

- It's always felt like home to me too. Always.

- You're Max and Clara's daughter, aren't you?

- Goldie's a nickname I picked up along the way.

My given name, same as my mother's: Clara Deeker.

- Same letters as Aldera Creek.

It's an anagram.

- She's good. (Clara chuckles)

- But what about the breakup letter?

- Well, in 1977, I did go through a difficult breakup.

And my mother, the other Clara, wrote the note.

She was right.

The very next month, I met my future husband.

- So the M was for Mom, not Max.

But if your parents were together all that time,

why weren't there any pictures of them?

- They were private people

at a time when you didn't need constant photos

and status updates to prove you were in love.

But they were, oh, very much so.

You kind of remind me of them.

(Ben chuckles) Quite the duo.

- Why didn't you just tell me about your parents?

- I love a good story,

and yours was way better than the real one.

(Clara chuckles) (Cara chuckles)

You should write that book.

(Megan yawns)

- Uh-oh, you haven't gotten the crafting bug too, have you?

- No. This is my mom's dress.

My dad suggested I sew a piece of it into mine.

You know, to keep her close.

- That's a wonderful way to honor her, Cara.

And fitting, seeing as how she taught us how to sew.

- Well, you took to it better than I did.

(Megan laughs) I could never quite

get it down.

Oop. - Here, let me.

- Okay.

Still trying to keep your mind off Sean?

- Yup.

That's what craftopia's all about.

- I know.

That's why I left you to it.

But you know what?

It's enough of this for tonight.

You need your rest.

- I do. - Let's go.

- Okay.

(cellphone chimes) (cellphone buzzes)

Oh, my phone, I've been looking for it.

- Oh, no, no, no, no.

- No, no, it could be work, it could be-

- Whoever it is, it can wait till the morning.

- [Megan] Yeah, you're right.

(Cara chuckles) (Megan chuckles)

- [Cara] There she is.

(cellphone chimes) (cellphone buzzes)

(alarm ringing) (Cara groaning)

- Wake up, Cara.

It's your special day!

(Megan chuckles)

(curtains rustling) (winds blowing)

On second thought, why don't you sleep in?

(Megan exhales)

- Mm.

(people chattering)

- The snow. - I know.

- What are we gonna do?

- Okay, they get this all the time up here,

I'm sure Daniel has a plan.

- Make sure that all the guests are comfortable.

And then we'll let them know as soon as the roads open.

- What if he doesn't?

- Oh, boy. Okay.

Come on.

It was a freak storm.

Way more snow than anyone anticipated for this time of year.

- Until further notice, the roads from Seattle are closed.

- But the good news is the chalet was dressed yesterday,

and the flowers arrived last night.

- The photographer's local. Hair and makeup is too.

- So everything's here?

- Well, not everything.

- Just tell me, Meg. No sugarcoating.

- No cake, no DJ, no shrimp, no Chateaubriand.

- So much for surf and turf.

- I know it's a lot to take in,

and everyone will get it if you wanna wait.

- But if you're game, we have a way we can make it work.

- It may not be exactly what you had in mind...

- But at the end of the day, it's your call.

- This is where it all started.

- I've waited long enough.

- And this is where I'm getting married.

- I'm getting married today.

- Yay!

(both laughing)

(Megan chuckles)

- Exactly how much bratwurst do you have?

'Cause we're gonna need it.

- Word is you've DJ'd a little?

- If you're asking if I'm down to officiate and DJ,

you bet I am.

- I'm thinking fondue pots at every table.

- These'll do the trick.

What icings do you have?

(group laughing) - Exactly.

- Mm.

Okay, well, if you will excuse me,

I have a ceremony and a set list to go over.

- Thank you.

Oh, hey. Are we missing a troop?

Zoey's supposed to be next.

- Oh, yeah. I should check in on her.

- [Ben] Hey, come on in.

- Yeah, the ladies seem like they're busy for some reason,

so I just thought I'd check in on you.

- It's much appreciated,

although my getting ready routine today

is far less eventful.

Just gotta knot my tie, and it's smooth sailing.

- Ah. You feeling nervous, Ben?

- About marrying your daughter?

Not at all.

Are you?

- Well, should I be?

- Well, what would put you at ease?

- If you answered me one question.

Do you promise to do right by my little girl?

- Yeah, I do.

- Well, that's all that matters.

(Ray chuckles)

(Ben chuckles)

Listen, I know your dad passed,

and I bet he was a great dad.

Well, if you ever need some advice, I'm around.

- Thanks, Ray.

That means a lot.

- Come here.

(both chuckling)

(hand patting)

Well, I gotta get changed. I got this thing.

- Right.

(Megan sighs)

- Ah, there it is.

(hand knocking)

Oh.

Ah, I was just about to text you.

- Steamed and ready!

- Great. Let me help you with that.

(Megan sighs)

The wedding dress is purple.

- Technically, moonflower.

- And mine is white?

- Moonstone.

- Aria in moonstone, Adella in moonflower.

Or was it Aria in moonflower and...

Why don't they just call these colors by their names?

- Welcome to weddings.

I mean, I thought something might be off,

I sent you the picture.

- What pictures?

- The pictures I texted.

(cellphone chiming)

- Oh, no. - What'd I miss?

Guys?

- [Zoey] I'm so, so sorry.

- Don't worry, Zoey, we'll figure it out.

Yeah? - Mm-hm.

- I'm okay. You okay?

Actually, I'm a little parched,

could you maybe grab me something to drink?

- Yeah, do you want apple juice,

orange juice, grape juice...

(Cara groans)

- Okay, we will think of something, right?

- Yep, yep. Yeah.

- We will think of something.

- Yes.

- Are you thinking of something?

- No. - Okay.

- I'm so sorry. This is all my fault.

I let down my guard down for one second

and now the dress is purple and-

- No, no. You brought backups for everything.

- Yes, yes.

- Did you bring something for this?

- No. - Okay, didn't think so.

(Cara sighs)

But someone else did. - Someone else did.

- Yeah, well, one thing is for sure,

these cufflinks fit perfectly.

- I took a wild guess at your size.

(Ben chuckles)

- You know, with all the chaos yesterday,

I haven't had the chance to say thank you.

You have been the best remote best man

I could've possibly hoped for.

- I suggest you take notes.

The roles may be reversed sooner than you think.

- Really?

(gentle music)

- You look good.

You ready?

- I'm ready. (Zoey sighs)

- Mom and Dad would be so proud.

(Cara sighs)

- Wow.

(Ray chuckles)

You're wearing Mum's...

- Mom came to the rescue.

(Cara chuckles)

It's almost like she's here with us.

- She's always with us.

(Cara sighs)

I wasn't gonna cry.

- I told you, happy tears are always welcome.

(Ray chuckles)

- Okay.

- You won't be the only one.

(Ray chuckles)

(Cara sighs) - You ready?

(Cara chuckles)

Here we go.

(Cara sighs)

(gentle music)

(camera snaps)

- We are gathered here today

to witness Ben and Cara take

the ultimate leap of faith: marriage.

And it's more than just a vows,

it's the choice to trust the person you love,

to take their hand and leap into the future,

not knowing what comes next.

And we hope for sunny days,

but we know the rain, and snow-

(all laughing)

- Will fall.

But that's life.

Ben, your vows?

- I think today's snowstorm

brought my first lesson of marriage.

We can't control what happens out there.

Things we take for granted can disappear

in the blink of an eye.

But I know that it's easier to face life's hiccups

when we face them together.

As a team.

- My dad's a detective, I'm a mystery writer.

Questioning everything is second nature?

But the one thing I've learned

I never have to question is your love, Ben.

Thank you for everything you've shared with me,

and everything you will share.

I'll always be ready to listen.

- By the power vested in me,

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

You may kiss the bride.

(guests cheering)

(upbeat music)

Okay, everyone, who's ready to dance?

♪ I feel so close to you right now, it's a force field ♪

♪ I wear my heart upon my sleeve, like a big deal ♪

♪ Your love pours down on me, surround me like a waterfall ♪

- [Cara] Ready?

- [Group] One.

Two.

Three!

(all cheering)

- Did you hear that? - Did you see that?

(Cara laughs) - Yes, I did.

(Megan laughs) (Zoey laughs)

(glasses clinking)

- So no more secrets?

- Ever?

No, I'm just kidding. (Cara chuckles)

No more secrets.

I promise.

- Can I put that to the test?

- Mm-hm.

- What's Secret Squirrel?

- That's Sean's nickname for me.

Apparently, I wasn't always the most open book,

even to my best friend.

What?

- I'm just trying to picture you.

This secretive, frosty-tipped snowboarder.

- Subtle frosted tips.

- Right, of course.

(Cara laughs)

- Can I get everyone's attention?

And now, it's time to say our goodbyes,

and let the happy couple

finally have the chalet to themselves.

(guests laughing)

(gentle music)

- So Greta realizes the anagrams are leading her

to the one place even the CIA can't find Brad,

his safe haven cabin.

So when she drives up, he's chopping wood, waiting for her.

And he says, in his wry smile, "What took you so long?"

- [Renee] I love it.

I'm laughing, I'm crying.

- [Cara] You are?

- [Renee] You did it again, Cara.

I gotta run, but I think you nailed it.

Now go enjoy your Sunday.

- Amazing. Thank you.

Oh.

- That was great.

- And, thankfully, over,

because I cannot waste one more minute

of our one-day honeymoon.

(glasses clinking) (Cara chuckles)

(hand knocking)

- Forgive me, but this arrived.

And after yesterday, well, it seemed important.

- Thanks, Daniel.

- Ooh, Cherington Jewelers.

Another set of cufflinks?

- This might take more than a minute.

- Well, for a cause this good?

I'll make an exception.

(g)

(door opens)

- Hey.

It gets better every time.

What are you doing here?

- It's a gorgeous day.

It'd be tragic not to hit the slopes, don't you think?

Why the face?

- It's your honeymoon.

- I told you, this weekend is about spending time

with everyone I love.

I promise, this is my last request of you as maid of honor.

- Cara, I'm sure Ben-

- Thought this was a great idea.

No more excuses.

Go get changed. (Megan chuckles)

- Okay.

(both chuckling)

Doesn't the mountain look empty to you?

- [Cara] Oh, right. That.

Guess being the soon-to-be owner

of Clara Lake Resort has its perks.

- Wait, what? (Cara chuckles)

(Cara sighs)

- How do I look?

- You look good, buddy.

- Okay, I want to triple-quadruple check,

you've got the ring?

- Yeah. Don't worry, it's here.

We gotta get it right this time,

we're out of cover stories.

- Okay. Oh, I see them, they're coming up the lift.

(Michelle chuckles)

- Turns out that Goldie was the key.

And once she heard Ben's offer, she realized-

- That she couldn't refuse?

- Something like that.

- So Camp Snow can stay?

- And Clara Lake will stay the same.

- [Megan] Wow, and all of this was going on,

you didn't think to tell me because...

- Well, it happened so fast.

Not to mention, a lot happened while you were DIY-ing.

- Yeah, I was pretty busy, huh?

(both laughing)

- Bar up. - Yup.

- Woo-hoo.

All right, let's make the most of this fresh powder!

Ow! - Oh, it's so good!

- Yeah!

Hey!

- Hey.

- What's all of this?

(Michelle chuckles)

(Cara chuckles)

Oh! - Ha ha.

- Sean, hi!

- Maybe it's weird, but it felt right to do this up here.

After all, this is our spot.

I started this speech the other night,

so forgive me if I repeat myself.

- I knew there was something going on.

- Guilty as charged.

- Megan, when we first started dating,

it felt like all the puzzle pieces

finally started to come together.

And now, being without you,

feels like a piece of me is missing.

- I feel the same way.

I love you.

- I love you too.

I love that we make each other laugh.

I love that you always ask me about my day,

even though nothing special happens.

I love that we believe in each other.

I love that we like opposite flavored jelly beans-

(group laughing)

Because we can split the box perfectly.

For the record, cinnamon is gross.

(group laughing) - Hey!

That means it's just more for me.

(both laughing)

- Most of all, I love you for your patience.

You knew this job would take me away,

but you loved me enough to wait for me.

But I'm not as patient as you.

I can't stand to spend another moment apart.

- Pretend I'm Sean.

- Okay. (Michelle chuckles)

- Megan Marquart, will you marry me?

- Yes.

- No, wait. What was that?

The first time was kinda quiet. Could you say it again?

- Yes!

Yes, I will marry you!

(Cara laughs) (Michelle laughs)

Oh, it's beautiful.

(Ben laughs) - Yeah!

- Congratulations! (Megan laughs)

- Oh! - I'm so happy for you.

Oh!

(Michelle sighs) (both laughing)

- You guys got married, now I'm getting married.

- Best weekend ever.

- You said it. (group laughing)

- You wanna go for a run?

- Absolutely.

Just don't run into anyone. Please.

- Woo! - Let's do it!

- [Ben] Well, it's all downhill from here.

- [Cara] But it's gonna be a great ride.

- Yeah! - Woo!

(group laughing)

(group cheering)

(gentle music)