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Your boyfriend hangs out with those guys?

Hey, baby.

Maggie, this is Ethan. Ethan, this is my best friend.

Nice to meet you.

And this is my best friend, Alex.

Oh, your hands are sticky.

- Yes! I am the king! - Seriously?

Oh, oh, picture time. Come on.

Right here.

Say "graduation."

(all) Graduation.

Quit it.

Okay, so I need you on point.

I need you right in the middle because I'm aiming

right over my head, down the center. Got it?

But I don't think you're supposed to aim it at anyone.

Yeah, well, I'm the bride, and I get whatever I want today.

- You're so beautiful. - I love you.

Babe, hey, come on.

After you throw it, we get to eat the cake.

- All right, here we go, y'all. - Whoo!

Oh. Interception.

So tell me, are you ready for your trip?

For my first vacation since before the kids were born?

Girl, I could leave right this second.

I can only imagine.

Maggie, it was your Website that planned our vacation.

I take being a getawayforus.com test case seriously.

Firstly, just have an amazing trip, okay?

And a few times when you're there,

jot down some notes so that we can have

some first-person accounts on the site?

Okay, you need a break.

Come over for dinner tonight.

I'm making lasagna.

- Lasagna? - Mm-hmm.

- You're lasagna's good. - That's right.

Well, compared to the scrambled eggs

I was gonna eat standing up over the stove, I'd say yes.

Yes.

Sorry I'm late, but look what I stopped to pick up.

Is that the new logo?

- [screams] - Ta-da.

It looks fabulous.

Isn't it great?

Violet, what would I do without you?

You'll never have to find out.

Violet, I have to convince investors to fund us

during this conference.

I gave us a year.

It's been nine months.

If I don't get this off the ground in three months,

I'm gonna have to work for another company.

We'll get there in time.

[computer ringing]

Are they early, or are we late?

They're early.

[computer continues ringing]

Okay, just be really quick.

Get behind me. Put the sign up.

- All right, do it. - Okay.

Are you ready?

Is everything okay?

[computer continues ringing]

Jane and Steve, good to see you.

We're eager to hear your pitch, Maggie.

So this is a travel site that works like a dating site?

Yes. Dating sites use matchmaking algorithms

to help their users make better choices.

Tell us, how does that translate to your site?

Well, you and your spouse,

friend, brother, whomever, answer questions

about lifestyle, budget,

interests, and the places you've already traveled,

and the Website matches you with vacation ideas.

Have you done any test cases,

any real life travelers?

Several. And most recently, my new client used the site

to plan their upcoming wedding anniversary.

She wanted to lay on the beach.

He wanted adventure.

So getawayforus.com pointed them to Maui,

where, together, they can do the Haleakala Crater hike

and go deep-sea fishing.

So, when she was relaxing on the beach,

he got to do surf lessons.

It really was the perfect vacation for both of them.

Well, you've given us a lot to think about, Maggie.

And my assistant, Violet, will email you a business plan

so you can have a better understanding of the site

and our future goals.

Great. We'll read through it,

and we'll share it with our partners.

We have been looking for a promising tech startup

to add to the portfolio.

We'll talk soon, Maggie. Thanks.

Jane, Steve, thank you for your time.

[quietly] It was okay?

(Elena) So when's the first date with the dry-cleaner guy?

Friday night?

Exciting.

Why don't you seem excited?

What's there to get excited about yet?

I was thrilled about Ethan after the first five minutes.

Yeah, well, not everyone is the head-over-heels type.

I might need a solid half hour.

Besides, I don't even have time to date,

and things might be getting busier,

because I pitched Getaway For Us to some investors today,

and it looks like they might be interested in funding it.

- Are you serious? - Elena, this might be it.

Ah, that's amazing.

[doorbell rings]

Are you expecting someone else for dinner?

[door closes] - Uh, so, uh...

Ethan invited a friend over for dinner too.

Hmm.

Elena, what's the big deal? Is this a setup?

Because we were just talking about me seeing someone.

Oh, it's definitely not a setup.

You remember Alex Forney moved back to town?

Uh, no, no, no, no.

The overgrown frat boy

that threw up on my shoes at your wedding?

He's here?

Magpie Milton, it's been so long.

Oh.

Elena.

How are you? You look all grown up.

Well, that what time will do.

Has your gag reflex matured as well?

Because I like these even better than the ones at the wedding.

I can't promise you anything.

What can I say? You bring it out in me.

Alex, come on.

- Oh. Hi, Aunt Maggie. - Hi, sweetheart.

Alex said he's gonna play Planetary Revenge with me.

Yes, I am, and I'm gonna take him down.

Well, Alex playing video games with an eight-year-old...

seems right up his alley.

Oh, I missed you so much.

Okay, you two, go play.

- What's over there? Psych! - Hey!

It's been a long time since college.

Give the guy a chance.

Whether you like it or not,

he's Ethan's best friend, and he lives here now,

so you're gonna have to figure out a way

to get used to him being around a little.

"Magpie."

Ugh.

[video game sound effects on TV] - Ha ha! Got it.

Yes, yes, yes.

Oh, I will live to play another day, little man,

and I will beat you.

Okay.

- Hi, Brianna. - Hi, Aunt Maggie.

Yoo-hoo! Wet Willie!

So gross--

- Yes! - See, Brianna?

This is what it would be like if you had two younger brothers.

Your house would basically be a mess.

Not with a neat freak like you around, Magpie.

It's Maggie.

I know.

Who wants to wash their hands before dinner?

Sure.

(both) We're good.

Oh, look at that. Look at that! Oh, hold--Pause.

I think your control-- Is it broke--

- Unpause. Oh! - No!

Who's ready for my famous lasagna?

- Yes. - Me. I am.

Boys, come sit.

Yes.

So you guys excited for your trip.

Trip? Where you going?

They're going to Hawaii.

Without us.

And we used Maggie's awesome new Website to help us plan it.

What? You have a website?

But you're gonna have fun here.

Isn't your grandma coming to stay?

Yes. They get over a week

of Grandma Lambert giving them sweets every day,

which we all know isn't allowed.

- But she does it anyway. - Ooh.

And besides, young lady, don't you have your first school dance

that you're excited about?

If you go with us, you'd miss it.

A dance?

The Star Night Dance. It's kind of a big deal, right?

Do you have a new dress?

- It has short sleeves. - Little cap sleeves?

Yeah, and a longish skirt, but not really, you know?

Tea length.

Okay, you guys ready for the lasagna?

- Whoo! - Yes.

- Yeah. - Good. So good. Yes.

(Maggie) Well, I have a date tonight, but I think I'm gonna cancel.

Well, he can't be that bad if your friends like him so much.

[phone rings]

- Getawayforus.com. This is Maggie.

Maggie, it's Jane and Steve.

Hi, Jane and Steve. Nice to hear from you so soon.

Well, our partners are very intrigued

with your business plan.

Yeah, we want to come out there and meet you

face to face, really get to know you,

you know, dive into the whole picture of your operation

and, of course, see your office space.

Sure. That would be great.

- Come on out. - Great. Next week?

Next week is perfect.

As soon as we have an itinerary, I will send one over.

- See you soon. - Bye-bye.

(Maggie) Bye.

What was I thinking?

Violet, they can't come here.

One more file box, and I'll be condemned for hoarding.

Okay, okay, I have one week to find an office.

I need to cancel my date.

No, no, no, don't do that.

Listen, you need a break,

and, look, it's almost the end of the work day.

Go out. Have some fun.

- We'll deal with this tomorrow. - But I--

I know. I have a friend who's in commercial real estate,

and I'll be in touch with her tonight.

Really? Okay, perfect.

We just need a short lease with a small amount of space--

something that's respectable enough for an office

that makes it looks like I'm capable of separating my home

- and work life. - Mm-hmm.

And what's the budget for the office?

No budget? You got it.

[rock music playing]

♪ ♪

- Okay, there we go. - Hey.

Hey.

[chuckles] Hi.

Amber Montgomery, this is Eddie.

Eddie, this is Amber.

Hi.

I'm gonna go grab a drink at the bar.

- You guys want anything? - I can get you something.

No, no, no, I got it.

Stay here. I'll be right back.

[clears throat]

Alex, do you want to be alone with this girl?

Oh, no, no, no. It's cool.

- Amber's cool. - Are you sure?

I mean, if I'm crashing your date or anything, I--

That's my point.

Amber's not the type of girl that needs a date.

She's totally low-maintenance.

Yeah, right?

Take it from me.

That's the kind of girl that you want to date--

someone fun who doesn't take life so serious.

♪ ♪

[indistinct chatter]

So was the traffic okay getting here?

- It was. It was. But-- - Thank you.

I wanted to try this restaurant, so...

- It looks amazing. - Nice tie.

Thank you.

And I got it on sale too.

- Wow. - Yeah.

Bolognese looks good.

If you get some on your shirt, I'm sure I can get it out.

Oh. How long have you owned the dry cleaners?

I inherited the business six years ago from my dad.

I've opened three new locations since I took over.

Hmm. Do you like owning your own business?

I do. King of my own castle and all that.

I could learn a lot from you, Brent.

You take things seriously. I admire that.

You know, not a lot of people grow up, despite getting older.

Are you referring to someone in particular?

- Oh! - Eee...okay.

When you made the bet with me,

you didn't tell me you were a ringer.

Oh, that's kind of how this thing works.

I don't want to play her.

Okay, you win. Dinner's on me.

Where do you want to go?

Let's just stay here, get some appetizers at the bar,

and keep playing.

Mm-hmm.

Rack them.

- Thank you. - Hmm.

[indistinct chatter]

- Oh, thanks. - Right this way.

I had a really nice time, Brent.

Oh, yes!

Oh, come on, when Elena said I had to see him,

I thought it only meant at her house.

Pardon me?

Oh, Magpie.

What are you doing here?

Wow. That is a great tie.

Old-school fighter jets-- got it on sale.

We have to be going.

- [screams] - Oh, sorry.

Oh.

Let me guess, Alex.

- This is your dinner? - Yeah.

Actually, I've got all the major food groups, even vegetables.

So there's tomatoes in the salsa

and in the ketchup, and then look at all that guacamole.

Technically, avocado is a fruit.

Well, a fruit has ruined my shirt.

Hey, now, don't you know who you're dealing with here?

Give me your shirt, and I will make sure

it looks as good as new.

Oh, jeez. Listen to what I just said.

That's not what I meant.

I didn't mean take it off now in public.

- Right. Shall we? - Sure.

- Nice to meet you all. - Yeah.

- My bad. - Oh, no, that's okay.

That woman's unhappy even without getting spilled on.

All right, for the win...

So you're never gonna believe this.

I just got an email.

We have been asked to chaperone Brianna's dance.

Oh. Well, that's not gonna work from Hawaii.

Don't they have somebody else they can ask?

No, it's fine.

I volunteered Mom. And you know Mom.

She'll love that.

[phone rings]

Oh, speaking of...

Hey, Mom.

- You all packed? - No. I have a problem.

Just a small leak in the bathroom,

but as long as this nice gentleman

can get it under control,

I'll be there bright and early tomorrow.

- Leak. Leak! - Mom?

- [gasps] - A little help here.

Oh, dear, it looks like it's gone from bad to worse.

(man) Oh, that's in my face.

It looks like I'm gonna be stuck here for a while.

Sorry, baby.

Oh, no.

[phone beeps] - This is bad.

[indistinct chatter, car horns honking]

- [scoffs] - It's under budget.

It's kind of small.

- Keep looking? - Yeah.

Yeah.

So we lost our babysitter,

and we leave for Hawaii in the morning.

Now what?

Well, Maggie, right?

- It's the obvious choice. - I don't know.

She's got a lot going on with the Website right now.

- What about Alex? - [scoffs]

The kids love him.

Because he's a big kid himself.

He's a big kid with a flexible work schedule.

I mean, he could easily be here

when Josh and Bri get home from school.

Yeah, home in the afternoons to play nonstop video games

and eat ice cream for dinner.

Yeah, yeah, I know.

What about a job share?

Between Maggie and Alex?

[chuckles] You're funny.

[cell phone ringing]

Elena, I only have one second.

Hey, Mags. I am so sorry.

I know you don't have time for this,

but I'm in desperate need of a favor.

Uh-oh. Is everything okay?

Not really.

My mom's house flooded, and she can't watch the kids,

so now my entire getawayforus.com-planned

Hawaiian vacation hangs in the balance.

Hey, Alex,

remember when I referred you for that custom-cabinet job?

Uh-oh. Sounds like someone needs a favor.

Well, of course I'll fill in.

You have to go on this trip. You're one of my few test cases.

Seriously?

Mags, thank you.

And, uh, well,

it also turns out you'll have to chaperone Bri's dance.

Well, that's adorable, so I'm in.

You really are the best friend anyone could ever have.

And I know it's a huge imposition,

but Alex is--

Don't mention Alex when you're asking for a favor.

[door opens]

I have to go, so email me all the details,

and I will see you when you get back.

Okay.

Bye. This is it.

It's perfect, isn't it?

All we have to do is get some office furniture,

and then I have to set up Wi-Fi,

and then we got to get the computer and the files moved over, and--

Well, my life just got exponentially more complicated,

but this is perfect.

Look, it would really help Maggie out if you could do this

in the afternoon.

Well, I'm not too keen on helping out Magpie,

but it would show her that a person can be fun

and responsible at the same time.

The point is to make it easier on everyone else, Alex.

It'll be fine.

Just send me the info and send me an ugly Hawaiian shirt.

All right, man. All right. Hey, thanks a lot, man.

Cool.

Okay, guys, I have your lunches--

one for you and one for you.

Uh, Bri, you have your book report?

It's in my folder.

All right, Josh, you ready for your spelling test?

- Yep. - All right.

How do you spell "mountain"?

M-O-U-N-T-A-I-N.

- Whoo! - Yeah.

- Good boy. Good job. - Nice job. Okay.

Well, Alex is gonna be here when you guys get home from school,

and just be good for him and Aunt Maggie, okay?

Okay.

All right. We'll miss you.

All right, you guys get out to the bus stop, all right?

Bye, Mom. Bye, Dad.

- Have fun. - Make sure to bring us

some chocolate-covered macadamia nuts.

Hey, it'll be okay. It'll be all right.

[car horn honks] - There we go.

- Oh, cab's here. - All right.

Paradise. Say it.

- Paradise. - Paradise.

I can't find it anywhere.

[cell phone rings]

- Brent, hi. - Oh, hi.

It was great spending time with you the other night.

Would love to see you again soon.

Uh, sure.

When?

Um, I'm sorry, Brent. Things are a little busier than usual and--

Brent, I've got to go. I'm running late.

Okay, thanks, bye.

Thank you so much.

Bri and Josh will be off the bus in 15 minutes.

I will see you later.

[grunts]

[tires screeching, horn honking]

Hello! What are you doing? Go!

Magpie.

- What are you doing here? - I'm babysitting the kids.

Did Miss Perfect already mess up the schedule?

What schedule?

You know what? This is ridiculous.

Oh, you're gonna--okay. I can call too.

You want to do that? Fine.

(woman over intercom) Ladies and gentlemen, before we depart,

please make sure your seat backs and tray tables

are in their full, upright positions.

[cell phones ringing]

Also, make sure you seat belt is correctly fastened.

I might have done something bad.

Hello?

- Hello? - Ethan.

- Elena. - It's been one day,

and you guys already don't trust me?

You had to call in the fun police?

Why on Earth would you let Alex babysit the kids?

It's like having another dog watch your dog.

Now you're calling me a dog?

Listen, buddy, don't be offended.

Maggie didn't know you were gonna be there.

Mags, I'm sorry I didn't tell you Alex would be helping out,

but I knew if I did,

you'd insist on doing it all on your own.

I'm not doing this to you. I'm doing this for you.

Alex has a flexible schedule.

He can meet the kids in the afternoon

so you don't have to leave work early.

I know you have a lot going on.

You asked me to babysit two kids, not three.

Do I actually have to talk to her?

Is that a requirement?

Just do the best you can.

Try not to argue with him.

If the house is still standing

and the four of you are alive when we get back,

I'll consider it a victory.

- Fine. - Fine.

- Great. - Great.

- Phones off, please. - About to take off.

All electronic devices must be turned off.

Is this a terrible idea?

They'll live.

Remember it's not like we're asking them to get married

or anything.

[laughing]

Get married. You are funny.

Look, if this is happening, we have to do things my way.

- Why your way? - Because it's the right way.

Because it's the right-- Hey, kids.

Hi. You look so cute.

It's so cool. You're both babysitting us.

Well, I'm glad your parents told someone this was happening.

(both) Who wants a snack?

- Yeah. - Come on.

Oh!

I think it's important under the circumstances

that we stick to some rules this week.

Aunt Magpie likes her rules.

Homework will be done after school,

just like when Mom and Dad were here.

- But we have a snack first. - Of course.

Can I have a strawberry ice pop?

- Sure. - No.

Josh, a strawberry ice pop is dessert.

You need something healthy before you do your homework

so you can feed your brain and your body.

Come on, it has fruit in it.

The ice pop is all sugar.

It will make him hyper, and he will have an energy drain.

Yeah, but you're making it sound like an ice cream sundae.

Which I'm sure you would give him for dinner if you could,

along with all the fries and chicken wings

- you could get your hands on. - You know what? Maybe I would.

[clears throat] Excuse us. Is this okay?

- That's a very healthy snack. - Nice choice, guys.

Okay, well, I'm gonna go do my homework in my room.

- Yeah, me too. - Okay.

[laughs]

Well, this is a great start.

Well, I am after-school child care,

so you don't even need to be here.

But I am.

So you can go.

Are you gonna trust me to take care of them tomorrow?

I have no idea.

Do you think you'll be trustworthy tomorrow?

[chuckles, grunts]

[cell phone ringing]

[exhales sharply, clears throat]

- Hey, Amber. - Hey, come to Joe's.

The band's about to start.

I can't.

I'm exhausted, and I have to finish up on my work

and then get some sleep.

I'm babysitting my best friend's kids this week, remember?

Oh, you're no fun.

Well, if you change your mind, come on down.

I'm gonna be here all night.

Okay, lunches are all packed.

Here's some after-school snacks--strawberries, crackers.

What about Alex?

He can make his own snacks.

No, we mean he'll be here, right?

Can he make us a snack?

In theory.

Oh, Bri, here is an extra key.

I just put it right here for you, okay?

- Alex has one. - Oh, he does. Just in case.

You guys know how to call 911, right?

- Yes. - Yeah.

Never mind. You just finish your cereal.

- The bus is gonna be here soon. - Okay.

Oh, I'm gonna write Alex a note,

but make sure that he calls me

when he gets here so I know you're safe and sound

- and doing your homework. - Yep.

- Mm-hmm. - Good.

Everything's under control.

It's 9-1-1.

Violet, come look at these chairs.

They would be great for the new office.

- Oh, wow. - Yeah.

Yeah, and what a deal, huh?

They won't be ready for three weeks.

Oh, don't worry. We're gonna find something.

How'd your first night go with the kids?

Yeah, which ones?

Bri and Josh were very well behaved, but Alex--mm.

This guy really gets under your skin, doesn't he?

Elena and Ethan thought it would be a very good idea

if he met the kids after school

so I could get in a few more hours of work.

Believe me.

I raised two energetic kids of my own.

It's nice to have little help.

Well, not this kind of help.

[computer rings] - Oh.

- Hi, Jane. Hi, Steve. - Hi.

We just want to tell you that we've read through the proposal

that you sent over.

That's wonderful.

Now, full disclosure--we are talking to another tech startup,

but as of right now,

we're mainly interested in Getaway For Us.

We're really looking forward to getting down there

and seeing your office space,

talk over some of the finer points.

Me too. That sounds great.

My space--

We'll have our assistant email you the flight info.

Thanks a lot.

Okay, bye-bye.

(Violet) Guess you have a little cleaning to do.

[chuckles]

You'll be phenomenal. Don't worry.

Thanks.

Is it 3:30?

Alex was supposed to call me at 3:00

when the kids got home from school.

Okay, so who's ready to have a snack and do their homework?

(both) We are!

All right.

[humming]

What the--

- What is this? - Maggie left us snacks.

[scoffs]

[phone rings]

- You're not gonna answer it? - No way. We're busy.

Josh, did you say that you wanted to have

a strawberry ice pop for a snack?

Uh, yeah.

Who's your favorite babysitter?

(both) Alex.

- Who is? - Alex!

Yes, he is.

So typical.

[voice mail beeps] - Alex, it's Maggie.

You were supposed to call me, so call me.

[whistling]

Ahh.

Um, Uncle Alex, do you know anything about fractions?

Yes. Have a seat.

Okay.

Lazy, irresponsible, undependable,

moronic, sophomoric--

So all you have to do is reverse the numbers

and then multiply.

You're really good at math, Uncle Alex.

Thanks.

My job is all about measurements.

If I didn't like numbers,

I'd make chairs with uneven legs and doors that didn't close.

Hello?

Hello?

I knew he wouldn't get here in time.

So, 5/8 divided by 15/16 is...

2/3?

That's right.

Nice.

Good job.

Oh, hey, Aunt Maggie,

do you know how good Uncle Alex is at math?

You called?

Okay, keep going.

You just had to check up on me, didn't you?

It would be the mature thing to do to pick up the phone, Alex.

I was getting the kids a snack and helping with their homework--

babysitting 101.

Okay, well, everything seems like it's under control.

- I know. - Look out, Aunt Maggie!

Whoo, yeah!

Whoo, yeah!

Yeah! Ah!

Let me guess. Strawberry ice pop?

Totally under control, Alex.

[scoffs]

[Josh screams, loud thud]

Josh.

(Elena) Do you think we should check on the kids?

The kids are gonna be just fine.

Maggie and Alex...

[chuckles] I'll say this--

Maggie's Website is fantastic.

Maggie is fantastic.

Honestly, I don't care how the rest of this trip goes.

I just took a sunrise hike through a dormant volcano

with my gorgeous wife.

Mm.

[blow dryer whirring]

[knock at door] - Maggie.

Personally, I like it down.

What are you doing here?

Well, I knocked, but you didn't hear me.

I mean, what are you doing early at the house?

I need you to switch shifts with me.

If I can take the kids to school today,

can you be here when they get home?

What? No, I can't.

Come on, I had an 11:00 a.m. appointment,

and he had to reschedule, and he can only do 3:30 now.

I left early the last two days, Alex.

Yes, but that was your choice yesterday.

I mean, we were fine without you.

I have to set up my new office space.

Look, the only reason that you're here

is so you're available in the afternoon

to look after the kids.

Come on, Maggie, I have my own company too,

and I'm just getting it off the ground.

I can't afford to turn down work.

Okay, you called me Maggie.

You must really need this favor.

Yes.

You pick up the kids from school, drop them at my office,

and they can do their homework there.

I can totally do that.

- Fine. - Fine.

Guys, we've got to leave.

Thank you.

I actually do like your hair like that.

Okay, I feel like I'm gonna drop it.

All right, just a few more feet.

Wait. Wait. Okay, go around the corner.

- Oh, my gosh. - Left. Back, back, back.

And then, on three, I'm gonna set it down.

- Okay, okay. - Oh, why is it so heavy?

- Okay. - One, two, three.

[both grunt]

Okay. Yay for us.

Yeah.

[sighs]

Do you have a hair tie?

No, I'm sorry. I don't, dear. But you know what?

You look really pretty with it down.

- I do? - Hello, hello!

Oh, Violet, this is Brianna and Josh.

- Hey. - Hi.

And Alex.

How are you?

- You're Alex? - Indeed I am.

Oh, hi.

Guys, we only have a table and some folding chairs,

so you're gonna have to set up and do your homework here.

- Is that okay? - Works for me.

Can I photocopy my face?

What a shame. We don't have a photocopier.

Well, a photocopier's not really the only thing you don't have here.

- Is this really your office? - We're a startup, Alex.

We don't have a lot of cash lying around.

I've been working from my living room for the last nine months.

So, if you don't have a lot of cash,

why did you rent an office space?

Oh, Maggie has a real important investor meeting

tomorrow afternoon,

and she told them she had a real office.

And now I do. I have a real office.

Hmm?

We just don't have anything in it, which is fine.

Here's my pitch to Jane and Steve--

this barebones setup

proves that I'm a frugal, responsible business owner

that doesn't want to waste

their potential investment capital

on trivial things like...

- Chairs. - Chairs.

But, hey, if this works for you--

[clicks tongue]

Thanks a lot, Alex.

Okay, I have to run.

Kids, I will see you later, okay?

- Bye, Alex. - Bye, Alex.

- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.

- This is so romantic. - Yeah, it really is.

I mean, it's amazing to spend this much time together--

- Just you and me. - Mm.

It's really good for us to do this, right?

Mm-hmm.

- I mean, we're doing great. - Mm.

We haven't talked about the kids for two whole hours.

Right, no discussing carpools, homework, bedtimes.

Right, I mean... [chuckles]

we have tons of things we can talk about besides the kids.

Mm. You want to call them, don't you?

I mean, maybe we should call Maggie

and tell her how well the trip is going.

And maybe check on her and Alex and the kids?

We'll make it quick.

Alex, this was really good.

- Yeah, it was. - Well, thank you.

And what did you think, Magpie?

I can't believe you made dinner. It was delicious.

I had no idea you could cook.

Well, you did me a favor, so I thought I'd do you one.

And I'm glad you liked it, 'cause you can take care

of the dishes.

[phone rings]

- Oh. Hi, guys. - Hey.

We wanted you to know we're having the best time.

An incredible trip, Maggie.

We haven't disagreed on one activity.

That's awesome.

Great to hear your voice, Mags.

Has Alex left already?

No, he's here. Why?

Put him on, please.

Oh, they want to talk to me?

Hmm. Hello?

Elena, yeah, I know Magpie's your friend and all.

- But I'm really starting to-- - Hey, Alex, you're alive too.

Great.

Can we talk to the kids?

Sure.

[clears throat]

(Josh) Hi, Mom. Are you guys having fun?

We are. We miss you so much.

- Hey, we hiked a volcano. - Whoa.

So, tell me, have Maggie and Alex injured one another,

done any damage to the house,

or taught you guys any colorful new words?

Um, no.

Wonderful.

Dad and I love you. Got to go. Call you soon.

[dial tone]

Now we can really enjoy our trip.

Oh, baby.

[giggles, sighs]

[clears throat] So how do I look?

Alex, I said that your dinner was good.

If you're looking for more compliments,

I'm fresh out.

I'm actually going on a date.

She's picking me up in a little while.

Oh, is that that very graceful class act

you were playing pool with the other night?

Does that guy that you were with--

does he discuss regular laundry, too,

or just dry cleaning?

Alex, I don't have time for this.

I have a very big, very important meeting tomorrow,

and I would like to focus on that, not how annoying you are.

You see? That's your problem.

You think too much.

I'm willing to make a bet

that you are not only prepared for this thing,

but that you are over-prepared.

Maybe it would help you out just a little bit just to chill out,

you know, take your mind off of things.

Stop obsessing so much.

I don't obsess.

No? Is that pot clean enough?

- Oh, "age." A-G-E. - Perfect.

Four points.

Josh, you would've gotten 14 if you--

Your brother played "age,"

which is an appropriate word for his age.

It's a learning game, and he's learning.

[door bell rings]

Oh, hey.

Look who it is.

Hey, there.

Wow. You look terrific in this dress.

Oh, oh, thank you.

Oh, Aunt Maggie, it's your turn.

Hmm? Oh.

Yes.

Okay, I'm gonna use Josh's E from "age"

and spell...

E-poach?

The word is epoch.

That means super, super awesome--

like a really epic party.

Isn't that a different word?

Epic-- E-P-I-C can mean that,

but this word, pronounced the same way,

is like a specific period of time.

Oh, like the Pliocene epoch.

I read about that in that geology book with Dad.

- Oh, yeah. - Yes.

Nice to see you, Amber.

Don't worry. I don't have any guacamole with me, this time.

- Hello? [knock at door]

Anyone home?

Oh, I come bearing freshly dry-cleaned garments.

Thanks for saving me the trip.

- Mwah. - My pleasure.

I see you're playing word games.

Not to brag, but I used to compete

in crossword competitions.

Would you like to be my partner?

Sure.

Hey, no fair. No two grown-ups on a team.

I'll play with you, Josh.

Maybe you guys could play a game

that's a little bit more fun.

What could be more fun than a collaborative word puzzle?

You bring up a good point, Brent.

But I'm gonna go ahead and say poker.

- Yes. Yes. - Poker is not a kid's game.

You don't have to gamble with money.

We can play with snacks.

- Yes. - Yes.

- My man. - Yes.

"We"? I thought you were both leaving.

What do you say we stick around and we teach these kids

how to play a little bit of poker?

Well, you'll have to teach me how to play too,

but I'm down for whatever.

Please, Aunt Maggie? It'd be fun.

Sure. [laughs]

Tonight is gonna be epic.

[laughs]

Okay, we bet two more pretzels--one, two.

Okay, what do you want me to do?

You want to call, raise, or fold?

Call who?

Do you remember what that means?

Do you bet two more pretzels, a lot more pretzels,

or quit this round?

Um, only two more--

We call.

A pair is, like, the worst hand ever, right?

Amber, you're not supposed to tell people what your hand is.

Oh, right.

Well, do I get to eat my pretzels if I fold?

- No. - No.

Bummer.

I fold.

Fold.

Okay, and the river--

This game is so weird.

Maggie and Bri, what say ye?

Yeah, we're in. Call.

Do you think we should risk any more pretzels, sir?

- I don't think so, sir. - Call.

Do you ladies remember what the order of all the hands are?

Just play your cards.

All righty, then. Read them and weep.

- Full house! - We win.

We have a flush!

Nope, a full house beats a flush. Sorry, Bri.

Looks like Josh gets to eat all the pretzels!

A full house doesn't beat a straight flush.

- Bam. - Oh.

- Bam! - Ooh, I'm impressed.

- Yeah. - I thought you were a little

too proper for poker.

The name of the game is Texas Hold'Em.

Who wants to play another round?

Me, please.

(Brent) So, in the industry,

the process is known as air bumping.

We use these high-pressure hoses to clean out the system.

You would not believe the kind of damage common lint

causes to the filters.

Air bumping-- it's really cool.

So they're in bed, but the only way I got them

to stay there was by promising we'd play poker tomorrow.

Babysitter of the year award.

So you two have known each other since college?

Oh, and you both graduated? Impressive.

You didn't go to college, Amber?

Nah, I never liked school.

And you don't need to go to college to work retail.

Do you like your job, Amber?

I like using the discount to buy cute clothes.

So, Brent, where did you go to college?

I got a business degree from a community college.

I didn't have a lot of interest in the whole college experience.

- Really? - Yeah.

Living with a bunch of sloppy, immature kids

who were goofing around trying to figure out

what they want to do with the rest of their lives...

[laughs] Not for me.

I've been working with my dad since I was 13 years old.

Always knew I would take over the business.

So you've basically been a dry cleaner since childhood?

(Brent) Yes, I have.

It really shows.

Thank you.

Yeah, well, I really loved college.

I learned so much.

I met such great people.

It was honestly the best time of my life--

sloppy, immature kids and all.

Yeah, and even though I had a blast in college,

I wasn't so immature.

I had an A average all four years.

Oh, I didn't know I was dating such a brainiac.

You didn't have an A average.

I did, and in engineering.

And yet you are not an engineer.

Yeah, it was too stuffy for me.

It took long to make something happen.

And then my senior year, one of our fraternity pledges

jumped off the kitchen counter, fell on a table.

It was this, like, monster 12-seater.

That is the exact kind of behavior

that I'm glad I missed.

And all the guys-- they wanted to use the dues

to plan parties and trips rather than buy a new table.

So I built one from scratch, and I was hooked.

So, yeah, college was definitely one of the best times

of my life.

I met Ethan. I got to pick on Maggie.

But if would have known you were such a good poker player,

maybe I wouldn't have been so hard on you.

Mm. Yeah, well, it's getting late, isn't it?

- Oh, no-- - Yes.

It's only 11:00.

All the good places-- they stay open till 2:00.

I am sure that is true, but I have a couple of kids

- to look after, so... - Oh.

Yeah, she has a really important meeting tomorrow,

so we should probably wrap this up.

Amber, I'll walk you out.

Thank you, Alex.

Hey, there you are.

So Brent didn't want you to forget this.

And I know you're buttoned up,

but this is very conservative, even for you.

Oh, stop it. It's Bri's dress for the dance.

Speaking of which, you know I'm chaperoning her, right?

- Yes. - So you're gonna

have to spend the entire time with Josh alone.

I will try not to lose him in the house.

This is really cute.

I remember my first school dance.

I was in grade six and I went with Troy Mathis.

He was the seventh-grade treasurer.

So you've always been attracted to the flashy types, I see.

Brent is a little subdued.

Yeah, that's a word for it.

You can talk.

What? Come on.

Amber's very...

nice.

[chuckles]

I'm gonna take off.

I have some errands to run before work tomorrow.

- Okay. - Okay.

- Oh, wait. - Yeah?

You're not gonna help me clean up?

It's okay.

[yawning] It can wait.

- Good day yesterday? - Mm-hmm.

You sold everything?

Uh, let's just say everything's out on loan right now.

So we'll just explain why the office is so unimpressive.

I mean, it's no reflection on getawayforus.com

or me or our future, right?

I mean, hopefully, Jane and Steve are looking

- at the bigger picture. - Right, I'm sure they are.

I need you to sound more convinced to make up

for my underlining panic, Violet.

This is the worst possible week for this meeting.

I'm exhausted. I was up late cleaning the house.

Oh, tough night with the kids, huh?

No, the kids are amazing.

It's Alex that is the problem.

Who listens to what is important to you, right?

I have no idea what's happening.

Well, you know that guy you were complaining about?

He lent all of this stuff to you.

I still have no idea what's going on.

Alex called, and he said he had some furniture we could use.

He wasn't sure that you would accept it from him,

so I let him in early this morning.

This is the errand he had to run?

Check out the monitor.

- Okay. - All right, look.

Yeah.

Are you kidding?

I can't believe you two.

This is amazing.

Knock, knock.

Change of plans-- we're early.

We like to keep people on their toes.

Welcome.

Steve and Jane, this is Violet Barlow.

- She's my second in command. - Hi.

- Nice to meet you. - Nice to finally meet you.

- Hi. - Hi.

And look at this office.

It's got so much personality.

Yeah, it's very elegant and polished,

yet very fresh and startup, much like your Website.

Thanks.

- I mean, shall we? - Absolutely.

Oh, who's that?

That is our test couple,

and they're in Hawaii right now as we speak.

- Please take a seat. - Thank you.

Thanks, Steve.

Oh, I like these chairs.

They're quite nice.

Hand-crafted.

You can always tell.

Well, you know, here at getawayforus.com,

we're all about the customer experience.

So let me take you through the Website.

Over here, we have Elena and Ethan.

They have a very different idea

about what a romantic vacation would be like.

You have Ethan, who is much more into adventure...

- Hi. - Oh, hey. I'm sorry.

I tried to get Brianna to do all of her homework,

but she was too amped up about the dance.

She's already getting dressed.

It's okay. I came home early to help her get ready--

obviously, not early enough.

Oh, and Josh

got invited to his friend Matt's house for a sleepover.

They just picked him up, so I'll be heading out soon.

Alex...

I want to say thank you for the furniture.

- It was really-- - Your office needed furniture.

I make furniture.

It's no big deal.

It's a massive deal.

Really?

So you liked it?

It made me look amazing.

I think the meeting went well,

and I'm not sure if they're gonna invest, but I, uh...

It was really thoughtful.

It's not who I thought you were.

You can keep the furniture as long as you need it.

Okay.

[Brianna clears throat]

How do I look?

Brianna...

Do you like it?

No. What happened to your dress, sweetheart?

- Half of it has disappeared. - I cut it.

- I like it better this way. - Why?

It's what Amber wore last night.

You thought it was pretty, right?

You said you liked it.

Uh, Brianna, Amber-- she's a grown-up.

Bri, I'm not letting you wear that dress like that.

You're gonna have to pick something else out

from your closet.

No way. I think it's awesome.

Okay, fine.

You can wear it.

- Really? - Really?

Sure, you just can't leave this house the entire night.

Aunt Maggie, I'm not a little girl.

I'm 10 3/4.

Sweetheart, if you're measuring your age in quarters,

it means you're too young.

Not fair.

- This is all your fault. - My fault?

You don't think it's a coincidence that 24 hours

after meeting your little girlfriend,

Bri goes and takes a pair of scissors to her dress?

Do you know what I think it is? I think you're jealous.

- [scoffs] I'm jealous? - Yeah, you're so uptight.

Of course you'd be jealous of a girl like Amber.

This isn't about me, Alex, or Amber.

It's about Bri.

Are you gonna be the one to tell Ethan

that you encouraged his ten-year-old daughter

to dress like that?

Smart.

Can I come in?

Fine.

[sighs] What's this really about, Bri?

Nothing.

Come on, sweetheart, we go way back.

I used to sing to you when you were in your mom's belly.

And you also spilled a whole glass of punch on me

on your fourth birthday, so...

you kind of owe me.

And your dress was white too.

Not anymore, it ain't. [chuckles]

I just wanted to look cool.

Hmm, is there any particular reason?

No.

There's nothing you wanted to dress up for?

No one?

- What's his name? - Aunt Maggie.

His name can't be Aunt Maggie,

'cause that's way too much of a coincidence.

Danny--his name is Danny.

He's my science lab partner.

Bri, believe me...

I understand.

I felt invisible when I was younger.

- No way. You're so pretty. - Well, thank you.

But when I was your age,

I had braces and acne

and a perm that I was dumb enough to convince my mom

was a good idea.

Boys didn't notice you either?

No. I'm not gonna lie.

They usually didn't, and it made me sad.

But you know what? They didn't like me

because they weren't the right boys,

and I appreciated it so much more

when the right ones came along.

But you're not married yet.

Yeah, I understand that, kiddo.

But I'm waiting to find my right guy...

a guy who loves me for me.

And you need to find a boy that's gonna like you for you--

a girl that gets straight As,

not a girl that chops up her dress

to be like everyone else.

[knock at door]

Can I add something?

Something Aunt Maggie said isn't totally right.

So I didn't go to the same school as her,

but I can pretty much guarantee that the boy

she thought didn't like her...

well...

they actually liked her a lot.

You see, when girls are both smart and pretty,

it's really intimidating.

So it's not that boys don't like you for you.

They just assume that you would never like them.

Does that make sense?

Okay, so what do you say we worry less about this Danny kid

and we worry a little bit more about your first dance,

which is kind of a big deal, right?

Right.

- See anything you like? - That one.

That's a good choice.

Thanks, Uncle Alex. Would you like to come too?

- Oh, to your dance? - Yeah.

Since Aunt Maggie's chaperoning, I thought you could too.

Yeah, Uncle Alex, you want to come with us?

I couldn't think of any better way

to spend my evening.

Do I have to dress up?

- Hmm? - Mm-mm.

No?

Mm.

[knock at door] - Maggie?

Hey, can I grab something from in here?

Sure.

Just want to get a tie from Ethan.

Wow.

I mean, that's a really nice dress.

It's Elena's.

You need a tie?

Oh, right.

Yeah, I just want to spruce up the outfit a little bit.

You look great, but I think this would complete the look.

This one or this one?

Um...

what do you think?

This one.

Good choice.

[chuckles]

All right. Now, that's one--

Do you know how to tie a tie?

Well, I mean, technically, yes,

but I haven't done it since Ethan's wedding.

Oh. Here...

just let me do it.

Let me.

I remember knowing how to do this.

Yeah. Don't be embarrassed.

My dad taught me.

Okay, and there we go.

Looks good.

Really good.

(Brianna) Are you guys ready? We're gonna be late.

Yeah, we're coming.

[dance music]

♪ ♪

[indistinct chatter]

♪ ♪

Wow, look at those stars. They're so beautiful.

I made most of the silver ones,

and everyone in our class made some.

Huh.

- Um, hey, Brianna. - Hi, Danny.

Um, so do you want to, you know...

Like, dance?

Um, yeah, totally.

Wow. All that drama for nothing.

Well, not for nothing.

That drama's a key part to her teenage development.

Poor Ethan. [chuckles]

If you would have told me two weeks ago

that I'd be spending my Friday night at a junior-high dance...

I know, right?

Okay, that is a little too close for comfort.

[clears throat]

Danny, may I cut in?

What are you doing, Uncle Alex?

Let me just show you how it's done, okay?

This is a lesson on how to be a gentleman, okay?

[clears throat]

[R&B music]

♪ ♪

See? Nice and easy.

[hip-hop music]

There it is.

♪ ♪

Hey, picture.

[camera shutter clicks]

♪ ♪

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, uh, where are you going?

You can't leave me to slow-dance on my own.

No, of course not,

especially since you're a head taller

than every other guy here.

[soft rock]

♪ ♪

Look at all of them.

This little dance

is the biggest night of their lives.

We used to take things so seriously back then.

Well, I guess I still take things seriously,

but I guess that that's just me.

No, it wasn't.

When you're small, everything seems big...

for everybody.

♪ ♪

You do take things seriously,

but I think it's just because you care so much.

Well, it seems like you don't take anything seriously,

but that seems to not be the case.

And maybe you should show that side of you a little more.

It's nice.

♪ ♪

(man) All right. Thank you very much.

I'm glad y'all enjoyed it.

Well, it's way past your bedtime, young lady.

Yep. Into your pajamas, pronto.

Okay.

- Aunt Maggie? - Yes, sweetheart?

I'm sorry I yelled at you.

Come here.

Big hug. Mm.

- You know I love you, right? - I do.

And thank you, Uncle Alex, for the dance lesson,

even though you're totally embarrassing.

[laughs] I aim to please.

Off to bed.

Good night, guys.

Good night. Oh!

Well, look at you.

You got yourself an apology.

Impressive, right?

I'm sorry I yelled at you too.

Which time?

Eh, you pick.

Well, that's not a problem.

I guess maybe we're a pretty good team after all.

Seems like you're onto something there.

Tonight was fun.

It was fun.

So...

Good night, Maggie.

Good night, Alex.

[door opens, closes]

(Eddie) Alex, this is the first time

I've seen you come in at 6:00 a.m.

What's up with that?

How many coats do you want on this?

Alex?

- Uh, Alex? - What?

Ah, girls-- they'll do that to you.

Yeah.

- Why are they so impossible? - Impossible?

I thought Amber was the perfect woman.

Oh, right--Amber.

Yeah, I think I'm supposed to see her tonight.

I'm gonna say three coats of stain.

[loud clattering]

What's that noise?

Wait here.

Good morning.

What are you doing here?

Well, Josh called me at home this morning

and asked me to pick him up at Matt's.

Yeah, because his sister had ballet class.

Otherwise, I'd have to go and actually watch ballet practice.

I can see how that would be torturous.

What smells really good?

Alex is making sticky bread.

It's my famous ooey, gooey, extra-sugary sticky bread.

Is it gonna be done soon, 'cause I'm starving.

Yes, very, very soon.

Maybe we should cut up some fruit first.

- Do you want to go help? - Yeah.

- What is sticky bread? - I'll show you. Here we go.

What--what--what is happening? What is happening?

Whoops.

(both) Mmm.

Huh?

More. More. More.

(all) Go, Alex. Go, Alex. Go, Alex. Go, Alex.

[imitating monkey chattering]

Somewhere a zoo is missing its monkey.

Oh, be careful. Careful. Be careful!

- Ah! - Yeah!

Who wants to go on the merry-go-round?

- I do. - Yeah!

I want to go on the merry-go-round.

Oh, my gosh, is that-- who wants ice cream?

- Me. - Me.

- Yes? - Wait, I thought we couldn't

have junk food because it made you hyper.

Well, it's not a good after-school snack,

but it's delicious, especially on a warm day at the park.

And if you get a little hyper,

you can always do a couple of laps around the jungle gym.

I'll start now.

Let's go, kids. Maggie said we can have some ice cream.

[cell phone chimes]

Oh.

She's a busy one.

This is delicious.

[cell phone ringing]

Guys, this is your mom.

Let's answer at the same time, okay?

(all) Hi!

- Did you see dolphins? - How's your trip?

It's great, Mags.

And, yes, Josh, lots of dolphins.

So what are y'all doing?

- You sound happy. - Yeah, did I hear Alex before?

Yeah, he's right here. Say hi, Alex.

Hi, Alex.

So what you guys up to?

We're eating ice cream in the park.

- All four of you? - Mm-hmm.

Why are you wasting your last day in Hawaii calling us?

Go have fun, please.

Okay, okay, we will.

We just wanted to call to say that we love you

and we can't wait to see you tomorrow.

Oh, and don't forget that ugly shirt, Ethan.

(children) Bye. Love you too.

[cell phone beeping]

Okay.

Um...

maybe aliens have taken over their bodies.

- Aliens that get along. - Mm.

Oh, that hit the spot, right, guys?

- Mm-hmm. - Mm-hmm.

Sticks. Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you. Last-- Okay.

Okay, what do you guys want for dinner--pizza...

that diner with the jukeboxes in the booths?

- Can we go to the water park? - Yeah.

- For dinner? - No, for water rides.

They have the tallest water slide in the whole state.

I think it's a little late to go now, you guys.

Maybe we can go tomorrow?

Oh, your parents come home tomorrow, buddy.

We can go before they come home.

That's an idea.

[dog barking in the distance]

[Western music on TV]

♪ ♪

Well, the water park was a pretty perfect way to cap off

- a fantastic weekend. - Oh, it was.

And you were a madwoman on that water slide.

You're full of surprises.

I go down water slides. I play poker.

I'm a regular Renaissance woman.

You're certainly quite the woman. I'll say that.

Oh, I meant to give you your sweatshirt back.

No, it's fine. I'll get it from you later.

It looks cute on you.

I went down the biggest slide there three times.

And there's this thing that makes waves

like the real ocean.

Hey, look who's back.

- Hey, guys. - Hey.

- Come here. Bring it in. - There he is.

- Welcome home. - You look good.

- Thank you. - Wow.

Well, sounds like you guys had fun--

all four of you together.

- Hmm. - Yeah.

I don't know about that. [chuckles]

Hey, I'll tell you what, why don't you two

go upstairs and get cleaned up?

Mom and I want to take you to dinner.

Okay.

We want to hear all about your week,

and we want to tell you about our trip.

And hear about the dance--

And give us presents.

Only if you're good. Go shower. Go shower.

Oh, but first, we need--group hug.

- Come on! - Group hug.

- Bring it in. [all shouting]

- Oh, my gosh. - We're gonna miss you guys.

You know we'll be here all the time, huh?

It's not the same.

Well, maybe the four of us can do, you know, a field trip

- like this once in a while. - Yeah.

- Yeah. - Okay.

- Group high-five--whoo! - Yeah!

- They're the best. - Wow.

Guys, looks like you two actually pulled this off.

We turned out to be a team.

Yeah. We are just as surprised as you are.

I somehow doubt that.

Oh, hey, we got something for you.

Baby, come on, give it to them.

- Presents! - Yes.

- One for you. - Thank you.

Oh, yes. Ha ha!

- Oh, this is so beautiful. - Wow.

Thank you so much.

I'm gonna wear this without irony.

Yeah, well, we just wanted to say thank you,

first of all, to Maggie for planning our trip,

but really to both of you for saving our trip.

So consider yourselves free of the life

of boring, suburban parents.

Yeah, and you can get back to your own very fun

and single lives.

Right.

Definitely.

I'm gonna go get my stuff.

(Elena) Yeah.

Oh, I missed you guys.

- Here you go. - Oh, thanks.

So...

So...

I guess now you're back in town, I will see you around.

Sure.

I mean, we have our field trips now, right?

Right.

Back to my real life.

I'll see you when I see you.

Yeah.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

[phone rings]

It's Jane and Steve.

Do you think this is it?

Do you think they're finally gonna fund getawayforus.com?

Can we actually afford to upgrade the site

and create a real marketing campaign?

Maggie, you won't be able to do any of that

unless you pick up the phone.

Getawayforus.com. this is Violet speaking.

Yes. Hold one moment, please.

Jane and Steve, hello.

Listen, we're about to hop on a plane to LA for a meeting,

and we were wondering if you were free tomorrow.

Maybe we could grab an early bite.

You pick the spot and feel free to invite someone.

Let's keep this whole thing sociable.

Sociable, right.

I will bring my boyfriend, Brent.

Sounds good.

Looking forward to meeting him.

(both) See you tomorrow.

Okay, bye-bye.

Brent's been upgraded to boyfriend status, huh?

What? He could be my boyfriend.

We've been together for a while.

Everything is...

fine.

It's fine.

The term "dry cleaning" is misleading.

It's not a dry process.

It's just that the cleaning solvent we us

has virtually no water in it,

so it doesn't penetrate the fabric's fibers

the way water does.

Yeah.

Did you know that?

Are you okay, Maggie? You seem distracted.

Hmm?

I just have this work thing.

[chuckles]

Actually, there's something I want to tell you.

I mean, so she borrows them. She takes them on her trip.

She came back from her trip, and she didn't have them.

- I mean, who does that? - Amber.

- Isn't that crazy? It's-- - Amber.

We need to talk.

Hi.

Oh, I've just made you a reservation

at your favorite bistro for four.

Well, now I have to find a fourth person,

because I broke up with Brent last night.

Mm.

And now I have to go to this dinner without a wingman.

What am I gonna do?

You want to come with me?

Oh, I'm so flattered, but I have plans.

And considering the fact that I already know Jane and Steve

and I'm a woman,

it might be hard for me to pass as your boyfriend.

I know.

It's just gonna be so awkward.

I told them I would bring my boyfriend.

I mean, now we can have a very appropriate,

business-related conversation about my failed relationship.

You know, if you're looking for a guy,

I know a cute furniture maker who might be free.

- Stop. - Just saying.

Hmm, not a bad idea.

I can't believe you broke up with Amber, man.

I mean, she was perfect--

pretty, fun, easygoing.

Uncomplicated, but it never really went anywhere, you know?

Exactly. I mean, the girl ate French fries for dinner.

Like, what is wrong with you, man?

If you like her so much, I'll give you her number.

Really?

Hey, to each his own.

Do you have a second?

Hi. I'm Eddie...

- Nice to meet you. - Alex's assistant.

Could you grab the paint from out back?

Yes. Yes, I can.

So what brings you to my humble abode?

- Miss me? - [chuckles]

I need a favor.

I have an investor dinner,

and I was wondering if you would come...

as my date.

Oh, what about Brent?

I couldn't hear another word about dry cleaning.

I actually ended things with Amber too.

- Really? - Mm-hmm.

She made me feel old and responsible.

- That just ain't right. - Yeah.

- So... - So dinner, right.

Um, when is it?

It's later this afternoon.

I know you probably have other things that you're doing.

I don't, and I'll be there.

Thank you.

They really liked your furniture,

so maybe you could sell them

an end table over dessert or something.

[chuckles]

Okay.

So there I am, facing this wicked dog leg--

Oh!

- Hi. - Hello. Good to see you again.

- Nice to see you. - Hi.

- Hi. - Hi.

- Hi. - And this must be Brent?

Alex. This is--this is Alex.

Funny, I thought you said his name was Brent.

I did. But--

You see, Brent couldn't make it, so I'm gonna fill in.

But you know what? Just call me Brent.

Well, Brent, Alex, whatever--have a seat.

Doesn't matter what your name is.

- You're cute. - Yeah.

Not only is he cute, he's a gentleman.

He holds the chair for the lady.

- He certainly is. - Very nice.

- How was your trip? - It was uneventful. And--

Exactly how we like it.

Yes.

So, Alex, what do you do?

I make custom furniture.

He made all the furniture in my office.

(Steve) Oh.

Great stuff.

Guys, I know you like my furniture, but come on.

This is too much.

Well, Alex, you get the second toast.

But the first toast goes to Maggie.

We have finally chosen a new tech startup to invest in.

And it's Getaway For Us.

We want to fund your expansion, Maggie.

[chuckles]

Really?

Yes, really.

It was an impressive proposal.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

I will not disappoint you.

Oh, you're gonna make us all a lot of money.

[all chuckle]

Congratulations.

Thanks.

(Steve) Oh, nice couple.

(Jane) Mm.

- We're not-- - Yeah.

- Yeah, that would be-- - Nope.

- We're not a-- - Mm-mm. Nope.

- But cheers--cheers to this. - Cheers.

- Cheers. Cheers. Cheers. - This is exciting.

Great news.

Thank you again.

All your dreams are coming true, huh?

It seems so.

And you didn't even need a wingman.

I think they thought you were more than just a wingman.

Yeah. They thought I was your boyfriend.

It's--it's funny, right?

Well, is it really that funny?

I'm starting to think that maybe it's not.

Really?

Yeah, I'm thinking maybe we could go on a real date.

[car horn honks]

Okay, so I'll call you.

Sure. Sure.

Okay. Okay.

Bye.

Thanks, man.

- Congratulations! - Aah!

You have investors.

We have investors, thanks to all your hard work.

Yes, but we still have a lot of work to do,

so I thought we should celebrate now

before we don't get another chance.

We need to organize a focus group, set up a marketing plan.

We also need to post some jobs online.

But before we do that, we need to crunch the numbers

so we know what we can pay people.

Yeah, well, I assume

we have to return all this furniture to Alex,

so we're gonna have to use some of the investment capital

to replace it.

Yeah, I guess we do, but he said we could keep it

as long as we needed, so...

I'll bet he did.

Violet, stop.

Oh, really, are you gonna pretend you don't know

how this young man feels about you?

He actually asked me out for a date.

Excellent. When's the first date?

We haven't set anything yet.

Maggie, you are an accomplished, intelligent,

entrepreneurial woman.

Why are you waiting for this guy to call?

You know what?

You're right, Violet.

All done, boss.

Well, then you should get going.

Yeah, um, you sure you're okay with this?

Absolutely.

You're cool with this, right?

I am totally cool with it. Seriously, you guys, go.

Have a great date.

Okay. Yeah, we will.

[phone rings]

This is Maggie Milton. I can't get to the phone right now,

but please leave me a message, and I'll get back to you.

[beep] - Hey, Maggie, it's Alex.

I am calling about our date.

What do you say this Saturday, dinner?

You pick the place.

Okay. Call me back.

Bye.

[computerized male voice] All of your messages have been erased.

[sighs]

Ah, here's the lunch box.

Hey, Mom.

Hey, what's this?

Oh, they're the pictures from the dance.

Miss Lowell took them.

Oh.

I want to see them.

Oh, that's so cute.

Oh, I love that one.

- Is that-- - No way. I can't believe it.

She took a picture of Danny and I dancing.

Oh, right.

Danny--he looks like a very good dancer.

Well, Alex showed him how to cut in,

and Alex and Maggie started dancing--

well, slow-dancing.

It was so much fun.

Slow-danced. Really?

Uh, that's great, sweetie.

I'll be right back, okay?

It sounds like Maggie and Alex had an interesting week.

Hmm?

Yeah. Okay.

Can you call my assistant, Violet, and set that up?

Okay, thank you so much.

Okay, bye-bye.

I am so, so sorry I'm late.

Girl, you created and saved my vacation.

You can be late to our next 12 lunches.

- So you had a good trip. - It was amazing.

But frankly, I'm more interested in what happened here.

Everything was fine. Why?

I know it was. The kids said they had a great time,

and they said that you and Alex had a lot of fun, too,

like, together.

Yes.

No.

I mean, maybe.

It's--Alex is very charming, but...

[cell phone ringing]

Is he calling you right now?

We were supposed to go out.

What? What happened?

Alex is Alex.

It's not gonna happen. I don't want to talk about it.

I just want to eat and hear about Hawaii.

Okay. Fair enough.

I won't push.

Hey, hey.

Yo, what's up?

I just talked to my client,

and they are loving the new cabinets you're working on.

Oh, that is great.

Thank you for that.

So the week was a success, huh?

Yeah. The kids--lot of fun.

No, I was talking about you and Maggie.

So you guys are friends now, right?

Oh, Maggie--

yeah, she's impossible.

I thought maybe--

I mean, she's a great person, and she's amazing with the kids,

and she's a ton of fun when she wants to be,

but I don't get her, you know?

I thought we were supposed to get together and hang out,

but she hasn't returned my calls.

Really?

Okay.

Enough Maggie talk, man. [chuckles]

[tires screeching, horn honking]

Oh, come on.

Drive, please.

Oh no.

Wait.

What are you doing here?

I was invited to dinner.

And I assume you were too, but then again,

how would I know that since you haven't called me back?

So you're blaming me?

I'm not blaming anyone.

I'm just confused.

Why don't you ask Amber to explain it to you?

Amber? What does Amber have to do with this?

I told you that I broke up with her.

Because I saw her coming to see you at your workshop.

I was bringing back your sweatshirt.

I promise you I'm not seeing Amber.

Look, I haven't seen--

Oh, oh. She came to see Eddie.

- What? - Eddie likes her.

They went on a date.

I know it seems really weird,

but they're actually kind of perfect for one another.

Did you think that I was cheating on you

before we even went on a date?

I guess that--

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I guess I haven't given you

many reasons to trust me in the past, so...

Maybe we should start over.

Can we? I would love that.

Alex Forney.

Maggie Milton.

Do you remember what I told Brianna about how boys act

like they don't like the smart, pretty girls

because they're intimidating?

Well, I'm thinking you've always intimidated me,

so I made fun of you.

But I think I really want to get this right.

Well, maybe it wasn't the most mature thing to do,

but I think I've always acted so uptight

because you make me nervous.

- Me? - Yes, you.

It's crazy how a guy who's handsome

and...

funny and life of the party can do that to a girl.

I can't believe I got Magpie Milton to marry me.

Uh, it's Magpie Forney now.

Yes, it is.

(Elena) Guys, hey, it's time

- to throw the bouquet. - Can I throw it?

No, sweetie, the bride has to do it.

Yeah, and you'll get your chance in a long, long...

long time.

(Alex) Once she throws it, you know what's next?

- Cake! - Cake.

- Okay. - That's right.

Thank you, sweetheart.

Ready?

Okay, one...

(all) Two, three!

I got it! Yeah, I got it!

I got it! I got the bouquet!

- Whoo! - She got it.

[applause]