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- Hi, Mom.
- Hi, sweetheart.

You getting ready for work?

Yeah, trying to.

Guess what I'm doing right now.

Uh, talking to me?

I am looking at a little thrush
trying to get a sip of water

out of a frozen pool.

We had four inches of snow.

It's no resort like the house
you're sitting, honey,

but it is beautiful here.

Yeah, well, I went
on a jog yesterday,

and it was in the mid 80s, so...

Well, that's not Christmassy.

Well, we have Christmas
in LA too, Mom.

The other day there was
a Salvation Army Santa

outside the mall,
and I gave him money.

He had a beard and everything.

Have you talked to your boss
yet about Colorado?

I told you. I have to wait
for the right moment.

She's a very busy lady,
especially this time of year.

I've never heard of-- Don't
these people have families?

Mom, I don't have time to
talk to you about this, okay?

I'll call you after work.

Well, what do I tell your dad?

Tell him I love him,

and I'm putting my degree
to good use.

Well, you could put it
to good use here too, you know.

- Okay, Mom, look, I gotta go.
- Bye, miss you.

- Okay, I love you. Bye.
- Bye.

[ding]

Good morning.

Oh, God.

- You're late.
- I know. Thank you, thank you!

- Ooh!
- Oh, my God!

Oh, my God!
Did I get you?

Nope. Disaster averted.

Oh, thank you.

- Cinnamon?
- Oh, nutmeg.

Oh, well, at least I had
the right holiday.

- Oh, you work here, right?
- Yeah, in the building.

Connolly Confections.
I'm a copywriter.

A copywriter, right.
I should've guessed.

Technically, I'm an executive
assistant to the CEO,

but I do a lot of writing
for him.

Very cool. Hey, listen,
I've gotta go. I'm so sorry.

I'm running late.
My boss is gonna kill me--

So you work here too?

Yeah. Bright Star Advertising.

I'm also an executive assistant.
But no writer, so...

Well, I guess
I'll see you around, huh?

Yeah.

Hey, you never
told me your name.

Jen.

Jen. I'm Jon.

Well, nice to meet you,
Nutmeg Jon.

I'll see you soon?

I hope so.

All right.

I have been waiting 15 minutes
for my latte.

I'm so sorry, Kate.
There was just an incident.

And now it's already
after nine.

I'm sorry.

Jen, when I had your position,

do you know what Anita, my boss,
used to tell me?

Nine o'clock means 8:30 and...

BOTH: On time means
you're late.

Exactly.

Hi, Boss.
Hey, you used my tagline.

Take a look at that.

Yeah?

You can't tell
what's wrong with that?

Looks good to me.

That's why you will never
be an ad man.

Santa looks
a little too... trim.

We are not selling
meal replacement shakes.

Don't they know that?

People want to see
a plump Santa,

not some malnourished,
out-of-work actor

in a dime store beard.

So tell them.
Make them reshoot it.

I told them that
before they shot it.

And you know what
Felix said to me?

That we are taking
a killing in the press

by perpetuating the childhood
obesity epidemic.

That fat Santas
only reinforce the idea

that happiness is achieved by
eating sugar and saturated fat.

Don't forget, you have a 2:00
with the reps from Colson's.

While you're doing that,
I thought I'd work on

your shareholder letter
for the annual report.

Hi, Mom.

Sweetheart, hi.
How are you?

I'm fine. I just got home.

What, did you
go out to dinner?

- No, from work.
- It's almost 8:00.

I know, Mom. We've had
this conversation before.

Nine to five days
are a thing of the past.

My goodness. You millennials
with your crazy hours.

All I ever hear about is work,
work, work, work, work, work.

You know, when I was your age--

Hey, Mom, what's up?

I have like a million things
to be doing.

You know, your dad
is very concerned

because you haven't made your
flight arrangements yet, honey.

And the tickets, they just get
more expensive every day.

I told you,
I'm doing the best I can.

Uh-huh,
it's just that you have

never missed
a holiday ski vacation,

not even when
you were in college.

And we're very, very excited
about meeting your new friend,

even though your dad
is not thrilled

about the sleeping
arrangements.

I promise you'll like Peter.

He's... He's charming.

Uh-huh, well, honey, just make
your arrangements, all right?

Buy the tickets
because it's just gonna get

too expensive otherwise.

Hey, Mom? I gotta go.
I love you.

Oh, okay, honey.
Bye. Bye-bye.

Bye.

KATE: Okay, we can speak
with Octane

about their search engine
optimization next week.

I wanna give Jordyn enough time
to digest the research.

And, uh, the pea soup
accessories pitch,

well, let's move that
to Friday afternoon.

Oh, but that means that, uh,

I'm gonna have to reschedule
Stone Fruit.

Hey, Kate,
can I ask you a question?

I know, I know,
if we reschedule Stone Fruit,

then the team
won't have enough time

to prepare the decks
for Anderson, right?

Oh, uh, no, actually.
I meant something personal.

Personal? Jen, we have
a lot going on right now.

I know, it's just,
I was hoping

that maybe I could have
the week of Christmas off.

- The whole week?
- Yeah, it's just,

my family does this holiday
ski trip to Colorado and--

- And?
- Since my brothers and sisters

live across the country,

and it's the only time of year
I would get to see them...

I'm sorry.
It's out of the question.

This is our busiest time
of the season.

Most of our clients have
holiday campaigns,

online deals, media buys.

There's just no way.

But I have the days saved up.

Which I'll just bank
for next year.

Exactly. Now let's get back
to more important matters.

Tell Jordyn that research
is gonna land

on his desk top of the day.

I was about to make a joke,

but you don't exactly look like
you're in a joking mood.

It's that obvious, huh?

The latte was just
what I needed. Thank you.

- May I?
- Yeah, go ahead.

Thanks.

Come on. There's nothing
that salty fried food can't fix.

Thanks.

So you gonna tell me
what's wrong

or should we play
Twenty Questions?

Just work.

Well, it's not even
the work part.

The work part's fine.
It's just my boss, Kate Hopkins,

she's um, one of the executive
vice presidents, and...

Actually, do you mind?
Those are really good.

No, help yourself.

I mean, I'm accessible to her
all the time.

Nights, weekends, you name it.

And I do understand
that it's a great opportunity

for someone who wants to be
an advertising executive,

but that doesn't mean
that she can control

every aspect of my life,
does it?

No, you're right.

And believe me,
I can sympathize.

Owen is just as demanding,
probably even more.

After all, he took
his family's tiny candy store

and turned it into an
international conglomerate.

But it's different for me.

I don't wanna work
in the industry forever.

It's just a means to an end
until I can finish my novel.

I mean, I'm not being
unreasonable, right?

It's just a family tradition.

And everybody gets
Christmas off. Why can't I?

I hear you.
You deserve to get away.

Then I think about the millions
of college graduates

who'd kill for an opportunity
to work for Kate Hopkins.

I mean, as a female executive,
she was an inspiration to me.

I guess I shouldn't
make waves, huh?

- Can I ask you a question?
- Hm?

- Can I have a fry?
- [chuckles]

[phone ringing]

Oh.

Hey, Chet, how's it going?

No, no, you're fine.

Well, at the very least you can
wait till the market opens.

[laughs]
No, I hear ya.

Just tell 'em to list
on the Nikkei then.

Hey, babe, do you have
to do it right now?

Hold on, hold on.

Yeah, no, I hear ya, I do.

Okay. I guess you're right,
but if he burns us on this one,

tell him he's gonna be calling
widows from the boiler room

for the rest
of his career, huh?

All right, no, no, no.
Yeah, I'll talk to you later.

All right, bye.

- Do you have to do that?
- Do what?

Make a business call
while we're at dinner.

Money never sleeps, babe.

That's even too cheesy
for the movies, Peter.

But it's true.

If you wanna stay ahead,
you always gotta stay on.

You should know that
better than anyone else.

But I can take
a half-hour for dinner.

Good evening.
Can I start you two off

with a drink or a cocktail?

Yeah, we'll have
a bottle of the...

Gran Moraine Pinot Noir.

Very good.

Actually, I'll have a margarita.

Margarita? Hm.

Yeah.

Hey, um, listen,

actually I need to talk to you
about the ski trip.

Don't worry. I promise
I'll be on my best behavior.

I told you your mother will be
wrapped around my finger

by the end of the week.

Well, you don't have
to worry about that anymore.

- What do you mean?
- Kate squashed that idea.

She said she needs me at
the office now more than ever.

But I bought new bindings and
just sharpened my skis, so...

I'm sorry. I mean, maybe you can
use them for next year?

Um... No, I can still
make this work.

I think Dylan's
going up to Vale.

His parents have a place
up there, so...

Yeah, I think I might do that.

I thought we can actually still
have the holidays together.

Jen, you don't expect me
to stay here on vacation

while you're working, do you?

I don't work the entire time,

and we would have
Christmas together.

Listen, sweetheart,
I'm so happy

that you're being so ambitious
at work, I really am.

But I had my heart
set on skiing.

I mean, you don't want me
to miss out on that, do you?

"Let us toast to animal
pleasures, to escapism,

to rain on the roof,
and instant coffee.

Meet me in the food court
at noon."

[intercom buzzing]

KATE: Jen, can you come in?
I need you.

All right.
All right, I'm coming.

Hey, I see you got my note.

I'm honestly impressed.
Quite the wordsmith.

And a fan of Hunter S. Thompson.

Oh, he wrote that.

Yeah. And trust me,
the second part of the quote,

which I left out,
is a lot more explicit.

So what do you wanna
talk to me about?

Okay. Do you wanna get
something to eat first?

Oh, no, I have stuff
in the kitchen.

I don't have any fries today.

Okay, so I've been thinking.

What if there was a way
to get our bosses

to spend less time
at the office?

You're not thinking...
murder?

Jen, I'm serious.
It would mean less time

that we would have
to spend at the office.

I mean, that's great in theory,
but I've literally seen Kate

come to the office
with a 104 fever and the flu.

Owen is the exact same way.
That's why this could work.

What could work?

Love.

- Love?
- Yeah.

Or lust. Or passion.

Or really even companionship.
Whatever works.

I don't think I'm following.

We set them up.

Owen and Kate.
We get them together.

We said it ourselves,
although not in so many words,

the two of them
have so much in common.

Yeah, Kate's single,

but I don't think I've ever
seen her go on a date.

Honestly, I don't think
she would even have the time.

Exactly.
That's why it's perfect.

Owen isn't
the dating type either.

He's too focused on the company.

But if there's anyone who can
put up with a workaholic,

who can understand
what it's like,

it's another workaholic.

I don't know what to say.

- Say yes.
- No!

I mean, no, it would never work.
It's crazy.

Why not?

Well, for like
a million reasons.

Kate would never take my advice.

I mean, it's not like
we're girlfriends,

and we just sit around
and chitchat all day.

No, no, no. We do this
without them knowing.

That's why it can work.

We'll make it seem like
they're getting together

completely by chance.

We pull the strings,

but they have no idea
we're involved.

So you have some brilliant plan
on how to pull this off?

No.

No?

No, I haven't
gotten that far yet.

- You haven't?
- No.

I need your help for that.

I can't do everything myself.

Look, I really have
to get back to work, okay?

But you'll think about it?

It's really not a bad idea, Jen.

What's the worst that can
happen? Nothing.

The best-case scenario?

The two of them
fall madly in love,

and we get our freedom back.

I'll think about it.

We can talk about it later.
Just not here.

And no more latte express.

This has my cell
and my email on it.

I must be out of my mind.

[phone ringing]

[ring]

Hey, Peter.

Hey, how are you?

Yeah, I'm good.

Yeah, I just got home from work.

I was swamped,
so I brought a lot of work home,

so I'm probably just gonna work
on that and then go to bed.

Yeah, tomorrow sounds great.

Okay. I'll see you then.
All right, bye.

** ["Hark! The Herald
Angels Sing"]

What about a dating site?

We could create
fake profiles for them,

using real information.

After all, we know everything
we need to know about 'em.

Yeah, I don't think
that would work.

I could never convince her
to sign up for a site like that.

So you tell her you did it
on her behalf.

Found her the perfect guy.

Trust me, she'd never
give him a chance.

She would think that finding
someone on a dating site

was beneath her.

Yeah, I guess.

There is a sort of desperation
to those sites.

What?

Nothing.

Nothing!

Oh, my God, Jen,
I'm so sorry.

I really didn't-- You?

Yeah, I mean, it's just kinda
hard to meet people nowadays.

Yeah, no, of course.

I just didn't think someone like
you would ever need to use one.

Well, thank you, that's sweet.

So, uh, you ever meet
anyone on those sites

that you actually liked?

I'm actually still
kinda dating someone I met.

Really?

I didn't, uh--

I'm sorry, I just didn't realize
you were seeing someone.

Yeah. Um, he works in finance.

So, uh, you guys
live together or something?

No. Um...

You know what?
What about a raffle?

- What do you mean?
- You know, a raffle,

where you put names in a hat
or buy tickets or whatever

and then you pick a winner.

I could tell Kate that she won

the Christmas
annual building's raffle,

and then you tell Owen
that he won.

But how do we rig it
so that they both actually win?

- There's not an actual raffle.
- Oh.

We just have
to get them to meet.

That's a terrible idea.

Well, then do you have
a better one?

Unfortunately, no.

Hm.

Okay, raffle it is.

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

KATE: I never entered
any raffle.

Everyone in the building
had to. Automatically.

They just took the information
from our key cards

and picked a winner.

Sounds like an invasion
of privacy to me.

- What is this?
- It's a raffle.

Everyone who works in the
building was entered. You won.

All you have to do is go
downstairs and claim the prize.

- What's the prize?
- I don't know.

But it's something big,
trust me.

This isn't some stuffed animal
at a carnival.

Probably like a widescreen TV
or something.

I have so many TVs
that I don't even watch.

Well, it might be
something even better.

Jon, look, I don't have time
for this nonsense.

I'm too busy, Jen.

Come on. It'll just take
a few minutes.

Why are you being
so persistent about this?

You'll donate it
to charity then.

It's a good look
for the company.

People will be happy
to see you.

Let them know you're part
of the building community.

I am not a part
of the building community.

If it's so important to you,
then you go pick it up.

I'm not going anywhere. Now,
you can go pick it up for me,

if that's what makes you happy.

But I think
they'll be disappointed

when it's me
and not you.

[chimes]

See?

So we know we can't entice them
with free gifts,

but what about something
that benefits the company?

They can't
turn that down, right?

Probably not.
But what is that something?

You know anything
about podcasts?

Not really.

- But you know what they are.
- Of course.

My best friend in the entire
world is Molly Lester.

Does that name ring a bell?

Okay, well, she has
this really popular podcast

where she interviews
business leaders in the city.

I mean, Kate listens to it.
I'm sure Owen does too.

Okay, so?

So? She owes me a favor.

I'm sure she would love
to have them on her show.

We could do
some holiday special

on how the holidays impact
your business or something.

- Why would Owen go for this?
- Why wouldn't he?

I mean, it's a great
marketing opportunity,

and he knows
the value of good press.

Plus, you could tailor the
questions to make it seem like

they have more in common
than they actually do.

And the best part is,
if it goes badly,

they can't trace it
back to us

because Molly's
the one that sets it up.

Plausible deniability.
I like it.

So what do you think?

Well, it ain't a raffle,

but I think it might work.

I just love her show.
She seems so nice.

Kate Hopkins, such a pleasure.
I'm Molly Lester.

Pleasure's mine.
I'm a big fan of your show.

Please. My very rare talent
is the unique ability

to find people
with actual talent.

Oh. This is my executive
assistant, Jen Russell.

It's nice to meet you,
Miss Lester.

Come on, I'll introduce you
to my other guest.

- Sure.
- Kate Hopkins,

I'd like you
to meet Owen Connolly,

CEO of Connolly Confections.

Ah, I've seen you
around the building.

I love your chocolates.

I'm so sorry.
I didn't realize that...

Bright Star Advertising.

I'm an executive
vice president there.

Well, now that I know that,

I'll be sure
to send over some samples.

Oh! Who can refuse
a man bearing chocolates?

Hi, I'm Jon,
Owen's assistant.

I'm Jen Russell.
I am Kate's.

- Nice to meet you.
- Very nice to meet you.

Okay, you two can watch
through the glass,

but I'm gonna need you
outside the room.

I don't know how much radio
you two have done in the past,

but this isn't much different,

except one of the nice things
is it isn't live,

so if you make a mistake,
misspeak,

we have the luxury
of editing it out.

- Good.
- Great.

- Follow me.
- Okay.

So the holiday season must
provide a unique opportunity

for companies
looking to advertise.

There's definitely an increase
in the number of clients

that wanna be affiliated
with the holidays.

Yeah, it's always
a challenge to keep up

with the demands
of the holidays

and while staying fully
conscious not to be dismissive

- of the other 11 months.
- Agreed.

Has the decline of physical
stores been an impediment?

Listen, Connolly Confections

has always been at the forefront
of online shopping,

even though candy is considered
the ultimate impulse buy.

Yeah. It must be unbelievably
tough to convince people

that they want chocolate.

The right chocolate.

ENGINEER: That's a cut.

I'm not just saying this.

I have guests together
all the time.

I moderate panels.

It's like the two of you
rehearsed together.

You were fantastic.

I'm serious!

You two should talk.
Do business together.

It's like you're on
the same wavelength.

I'm not sure
if our little candy company

can afford the big guns
at Bright Star.

Actually, our prices are
competitive.

Maybe we will.
Like I said,

there's gotta be tougher things
to sell than chocolate.

Well, again, thank you both
for doing this.

The episode will be uploaded
next Monday.

I'll send everyone emails
promoting it,

but I already know you're gonna
love how it turns out.

Thanks, Molly.

You made this easy.

JEN: You know, you guys
did have good rapport.

KATE: Molly was good. She knew
the right questions to ask.

No, not the host.
Owen Connolly.

What? Oh, he was fine. I guess.

Wouldn't mind
the business though.

He was joking,
but I do know

how much they spend
on digital each quarter.

Plus, you two do have
a lot in common,

besides the fact that you
work at the same building.

Huh?

Not to mention he's
pretty easy on the eyes.

You don't think so?

Never crossed my mind at all.

Mm-hmm.

All I'm saying is you can't fake
that kind of a connection.

What connection? We were just
having a business conversation.

We were having
a productive conversation

about supply chains
and product placement.

Which she just happened
to find ridiculously funny?

She was just being polite.

She was giggling
at everything you said.

And I might be wrong, but I
don't think this is a woman

who has giggled
since grade school.

Jon, I really don't
have time for this.

If you don't ask her out,
then you're a complete idiot.

You really think
she was interested in me?

I'm a writer.

I have a sense
about these things.

Get me her number.

JEN: Did you suggest
Village Green Cafe?

JON: Uh-uh.
He thought of it himself.

Oh, well,
he has pretty good taste.

All right,
then I suggested it.

God, I haven't been there
in forever.

Anyways, Kate was kinda nervous
tonight.

It was kinda cute,
but also kind of weird.

I've just have never
seen her like that.

Usually when she presents
to the board of directors,

she makes them nervous.

No way she'll back out,
will she?

Oh, no way. When Kate has
her mind set on something,

she does it.

Besides, I think she was kinda
looking forward to tonight.

I hope Owen can handle himself.
Since I've worked for him,

I've never seen him
go on a single date.

And sometimes he can be
kind of... boring,

always talking about work.

And you think Kate would rather
talk about something else?

Yeah, I guess.

I'm just afraid that
a million things could go wrong.

Well, then they can
blame poor Molly.

Besides, a million things
could go wrong with the date,

but they already have a leg up.

They've already seen each other,
they have similar interests,

and they have the most important
thing on their side.

What's that?

Us.
[laughs]

Listen, I gotta get going.

I promised myself
I'd finish another chapter

before going to sleep.

Oh, of your great
American novel?

Well, it's a novel.

And American.

Well, when are you gonna
tell me what it's about?

One day.

Okay, fine.

Good night, Jen.

Good night, Jon.

[phone ringing]

Miss me already?

- What?
- Mom?

I don't even wanna know
what that was about.

No, I just,
I just thought you were--

Oh, no, you thought
I was Peter. It's okay.

No! Oh, my God, no, I--
I didn't.

Jen, we really need
to talk about Colorado.

I know that you don't think
that your decision

affects anybody else,
but it does.

I have to decide about the menu,
I have to make the stockings,

I have to figure out how many
presents are under the tree.

Mom, I know, okay? I know.

Well, tell me you've at least
talked to your boss.

Yeah, I did.

And?

And I'm working on it, okay?

Jen, I'm not trying
to make you feel guilty.

And you know I admire
your work ethic. You know I do.

Look at your father. He worked
harder than anybody else.

And do you ever remember him
missing anything?

A birthday or a recital
or a Christmas ski vacation?

No. I don't.

No, because he never did.

Because he had
his priorities straight.

Because family comes first
before anything else.

But, Mom, I'm trying, okay? It's
not that I don't wanna be there.

Honey, I just don't want you
to wake up one morning

and think,
"Life has passed me by.

I should've embraced it when
I had the chance," you know?

Mom, I'm gonna go to bed, okay?
I love you.

Sweet dreams, honey.

[sighs]

Hey, Jen.
How do I look?

- Wonderful.
- Don't patronize me.

- Never.
- [laughs]

I haven't been on
an official date in forever.

Well, it's just like
riding a bike.

Awkward and possibly
embarrassing?

See? Let him see
that side of you tonight.

Okay. I can do this.

- Is he picking you up?
- I'm gonna meet him there.

That way if it's a disaster,
I've got a way out.

Well, at least
you're optimistic.

Oh, I have my phone on me,
so if anything happens, call me.

Go. Enjoy.

Okay.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Sorry. I just came
straight from work.

I didn't even
get a chance to change.

Oh, that's fine.
Neither did I.

You look great.

Thank you.

Have a seat.

- So it's nice to see you again.
- Likewise.

I think we did a pretty good job
on that interview, huh?

Well, that was the general
consensus, but I don't know.

[phone buzzing]

So how've you been?

Get it.

Excuse me?

Your phone, get it.
It's totally fine.

- It's fine, it's totally fine.
- Okay, okay, one second.

I swear, just one second.

Kate Hopkins.

Yes.

Yes, next Thursday will be fine.

Yes, that will be fine.

I'll talk with my in-house
counsel tomorrow,

and I'll hit you back, okay?

I am so sorry.
That was rude.

So I've been thinking
about this.

- This?
- Checking our phones.

Why do we feel guilty about
checking our phones?

We both have companies to run,

and we got people
that we have to answer to.

I know, right?

Yeah, people
making us out to like

we have some twisted
character flaw,

like we're some kind of
serial killers or something.

Hm, they just don't understand.

You know, my father
founded this company.

He wasn't the kind of guy
to give advice,

but he led more by example.

But you know what my father
said? He said,

"It's never too soon
to do something

that you know is right."

"It's never too soon to do
something

that you know is right."

I like that.

So I've been living my life
by that motto.

So why don't we do this date
our way?

Our way?

I've been looking forward
to seeing you,

I've been looking forward
to tonight,

I've been looking forward to
getting to know more about you.

So you get a call, and I get
an email that I have to return,

does that change things?

It doesn't.

In fact, it's a relief.

[laughs]

You know, so let's
get some drinks,

and let's talk about
all the slackers in the world.

Now that I can drink to.

- Here you go.
- Oh, thank you.

- So far, so good, huh?
- Yeah, from here.

At least there's been no drinks
thrown in anyone's face.

You have a low bar
for success, huh?

Come on, they've got it
from here.

Mm. I don't see the two things
being mutually exclusive.

Really, I don't.

There has to be a way to retain
the high-end market,

to make people see your
chocolate as an indulgence,

while still going after
the market leaders.

I know, but every time we talk
to the consultants, I'm just--

No, no, no, no.
Don't listen to the consultants.

You pay them a ton of money
to understand a business

that you've been in
your entire life.

After a few months,

how do you expect them
to give you effective advice?

Wow. You know, you're right.

Of course, I'm right.
What?

- [laughing]
- Okay.

Where have you been,
you know?

This is a really nice
restaurant.

I like it too.

So maybe we should come back
here and do it again.

I'd like that a lot, Owen.
Let's toast to that.

Please.

Jeez, you have
a lot of books here.

I do.

Have you read them all?

None. They just make me
look smart.

What's this?

Hot chocolate with Chambord.

Chambord?

It's a raspberry liqueur.

- Oh.
- I know, I know.

It sounds weird.

But just try it.
You'll like it.

Okay.

Hmm. Not too bad.

See? I told you.

God, I wish I had
more time to read.

You can always make more time
for reading.

Which one's your favorite?

Oh! The Great Gatsby.

I remember reading this
in high school.

Did you like it?

Honestly, I don't remember.
[giggles]

But it looks pretty valuable.

For a first edition of a
relatively modern novel, it is.

- Hmm.
- And the condition it's in,

I could probably get
two grand for it, easy.

Really?

But I could never sell it.

It's sort of like a lucky charm.

It sounds silly, I know,

but whenever I'm stuck
in my own novel

or need some inspiration,

I just take it down,
read a few paragraphs,

usually does the trick.

It's that good, huh?

It's not that it's so good,
although I do like it.

It's that when Gatsby
was first published in 1925,

it wasn't a hit.

In fact, you could even say
it was a flop.

But now?
It's considered

one of the greatest novels
of American literature.

I don't know.
I find it inspiring.

[text alert]

Oh.

Sorry. I didn't' realize
what time it was.

- I really need to go.
- Yeah, no, of course.

So I guess you could consider
today a success, huh?

Yeah. Yeah, I think so,
for sure.

You think she'll
call you tonight?

Oh, not a chance.

I'll practically have to drag it
out of her tomorrow.

She's not really
the forthcoming type.

But don't worry.
I'll get her to spill.

Okay. So we talk tomorrow?

Yeah, we'll talk tomorrow.

I just, I don't understand.

I mean, you said
it was the perfect date.

Why won't you
go out with him again?

I didn't say I wouldn't.

It's just not the most important
thing on my mind right now.

Yeah, but it looked--

I mean, it sounded amazing.

If I was you, I would--

Jen, you're not me.

And I don't know how comfortable
I am with you all up in my life.

Now if I were you,

I would be more focused on
what we have going on here.

Look, Kate,
I know you're my boss.

Believe me, I am reminded
of that every single day.

But believe it or not,
I don't just admire you.

I actually like you.

So I thought it would be nice
to see you happy for a change.

[line ringing]

Owen Connolly's office.

We need to step it up.

I'm sorry, who's this?

I'm serious!
If we leave it up to them,

they're never going
to get back together.

Why? Owen said
he had a great time.

Yeah, but did he tell you when
they're going to go out again?

Uh, no.

God, you're such a guy.

It's because they didn't
make a second date.

Look, the two of them seem
to clearly have a good time,

and they both like each other,
but they're both more concerned

about how it's going
to impact their work.

I see what you mean.
Okay, so what do we do?

Like I said,
we need to step it up.

[sighs]

She said they went on a walk
around the city.

Who goes for a walk
around the city?

Got her out of the office
and my hair, huh?

That it did.

JEN: I mean,
come on, be honest.

You're not even
a little surprised?

No. It was my idea,
remember?

I mean, I know, I know,

but you honestly thought
it'd be this successful?

Okay, I admit
I didn't anticipate

they'd be going on a getaway
together this soon.

But it made sense.

When the two of them decide
to do something, they go all in.

I know, but a whole weekend
together?

I mean, so many things
can go wrong.

Or go right.
Have some faith, kid.

I'll tell you, maybe I should
give up this whole writing thing

and start a matchmaking service.

So far I'm batting
a thousand.

Yeah, and I could be
your first client.

Things aren't, uh,
going well with your guy?

No. I mean, yes.
Things are fine.

Sorry. I don't know
why I said that.

Look, I don't think it's fair

that Kate and Owen
get to have all the fun.

What do you mean?

We deserve a little
celebration too.

How about we do something
while they're gone?

- Do something.
- Yeah.

Go somewhere, do something.

- Oh, Jon, I don't--
- Yeah, I know, I know.

It was a stupid idea.
I just got excited.

I mean, it's not a stupid idea.

It's just, I mean,
I already have plans.

It's kinda the reason we're
doing this whole thing, right?

It's okay, I get it.

I need to get
some writing done anyway.

With all this planning
and conspiring we've doing,

I've been slacking off.

You know, we should
do this more often.

- What's that?
- This.

Takeout and then a movie.
Sometimes it beats going out.

Mm.

Hey, Peter?

Huh?

Who's your favorite author?

Why?

Just curious.

I don't know.
I don't really have one.

Oh, come on.
You have to have one.

Um, I don't know.
Daniel Lewis?

Hm. I'm not familiar
with his work.

He wrote all the
How to Be a Millionaire series.

How to Be a Millionaire By 20.
How to Be a Millionaire By 30.

How to Be a Millionaire By 40.

Duh.

Oh.

- Hey, babe?
- Hmm?

If How to Be a Millionaire by 20
had such good advice,

then why do you have to buy
the books in the series?

Because...

Look, Jen, I was thinking.

Maybe we shouldn't get
each other Christmas gifts

for this season.

You know, it's just that,

I mean, we discussed
that I'm going skiing and--

No, we didn't discuss it.
You told me you were going.

I wanted us
to do Christmas here.

Yeah, well, either way,
I'm going skiing,

so that's gonna be expensive,
so I just thought--

You thought you didn't have to
buy your girlfriend a gift?

Because you need to buy, what,
lift tickets and snow bunnies?

Okay, well, let's not
blow it up now

'cause I don't wanna argue about
this, Jen, I really don't.

But the truth is
that most couples break up

during the holiday season.

It's true.
I mean, you can look it up.

I don't know if it's
the pressure of the season,

the financial burden
or what, but...

The truth is--

What, the truth is
that you're breaking up with me?

Is this how you're telling me

that you don't wanna
be with me anymore?

Jen, we're both
very busy people.

Okay, that's just something
you can't dispute.

Oh, my God.

Don't get me wrong. I've loved
the times we've had together.

I mean, we've had
some great memories,

but I think we owe it
to ourselves to explore.

Look, if you can't be a man

and just give it to me straight,
then I will. We're done.

Okay, well, let's not
blow it out of proportion.

I mean, we can still see each
other on occasion, you know.

Oh, my God, I wasted a year.

I wasted a whole year on you!

What? You serious right now?

Go, Peter!

Please, just go.

[sobs]

[alarm beeping]

[door closes]

Oh, my God.
What are you doing here?

I got your voicemail.

You really think
I was gonna let that go?

- Well, you could've called.
- I did.

Who doesn't take their phone
when they go running?

I don't.

My best friend
leaves me a message

telling me she's not coming
to my holiday party?

Molly, I can't, okay?
I just, I can't.

Of course you can.

If anyone needs to let loose
a little, it's you.

Yeah, well, will he be there?

Come on, Jen.

I've known Peter
longer than I've known you.

I can't just tell him
not to come.

Yeah, well,
then I'm not coming.

It's a party. You don't even
have to talk to each other.

I'll think about it. Okay?

You know, I didn't really wanna
have to bring this up,

but it seems to me that somebody
might owe me a favor.

Oh, my God, get out!

And next time,
wait to be invited.

Ehh.

Not too bad.

[typing]

[chimes]

- [chimes]
- [sighs]

[chiming continues]

[phone buzzing]

[sighs]

[buzzing continues]

No distractions.

[phone buzzing]

Hey, Jon, it's Jen.

I'm sorry. I know this is
a little last minute,

but my friend Molly?

You remember Molly
from the podcast.

Yeah, she's having
this holiday party tonight,

and I was just gonna see

if you might've want to
possibly go with me?

Um, yeah, so I know
it's last minute,

but, um, I'll probably
head over there soon.

Um, yeah, so I'll text you
the details.

Okay. Bye.

[light chatter]

[sighs]

[phone chiming]

Hey, Jon, it's Jen.
Um, sorry.

I know this is a little last
minute, but my friend Molly?

She's having this
holiday party tonight,

and I was just gonna see

if you might've wanted
to possibly go with me, um...

MOLLY: You came!

I did. Against my better
judgment, but...

We need to get you a drink.

Get this woman a drink.

- I'll take white wine, please.
- Absolutely.

I don't want you to freak out,
but Peter is here.

You warned me.

And he brought someone.

- What?
- A date.

Jeez, Molly, look,
I can't do this right now.

Look, I gotta make the rounds,
say my hellos.

I just wanted to let you know
before you run into him--

them-- yourself.

Look, just hang in there.
It won't be so bad, okay?

Okay.

Well, hello, Jen.

Petey, I wanna start drinking.

Aren't you gonna introduce me
to your friend, Petey?

Jillian, this is, uh,
my friend Jen.

Right, just your
long-lost friend.

Let's not do this now, okay?

Okay, come find me later?
I'm gonna go get a drink.

Okay.

Well, she looks nice.

I don't know what right you have
to be angry with me.

You're the one
that broke us up.

And you're just so devastated
by it, aren't ya?

What would you like me to do,
Jen? Want me to go home and cry?

Plus, I've known Jillian
for quite some time now.

Well, I'm not devastated either.

Really?

Mm-hm.

Good for you.

Okay.

Was that your boyfriend?

No, ex-boy... friend.

You came.

I would've been here sooner,
but I didn't see your messages.

I sort of sequestered myself.

Sequestered?

It's tough to do, but I put away
my phone for a few hours.

No outside contact.

I just forced myself
to write and write.

And how'd it go?

I think I'm having
a better time here.

Oh. Thank you.

Perfect. Perfect.

Hey, why don't we go
somewhere quiet,

where we can actually
hear ourselves think?

Yeah, sure. Do you wanna say bye
to Molly first?

No. She probably has some guy's
tie wrapped around her head,

singing "Santa Baby" by now.

Let's go.

I'd offer to hang your coat
in the front hall closet,

if I had a front hall closet.

Or even a front hall.

I'll just take it,
if that's okay.

Yeah, that's fine.

Oh, needed a little
inspiration, huh?

Unfortunately,
I think I'm needing it

more and more nowadays.

Oh, writer's block?

Not block.

Writer's doubt.

Here, have a seat.

Speaking of Gatsby,
how 'bout a gin rickey?

What's a gin rickey?

It's what Daisy
asked Tom Buchanan for.

Oh, what's in it?

Just gin, club soda,
and lime juice.

Ooh, that sounds delicious.

It is.

Even better, I actually have
all the ingredients.

Sometimes when I'm writing,

it's literally like I have
an out-of-body experience.

I can't wait for the world to
experience my novel.

And other times,
I'm absolutely convinced

that it's the worst thing
ever written.

And when I'm being
truly honest with myself,

I'm afraid that the truth
might be closer to the latter.

And I'm not just
being modest either.

Sometimes I just don't know.

And then there's times
when I ask myself

why I'm even doing it.

Nobody cares about the great
American novel anymore.

They care about movies,

about TV,

about video games.

It's almost as if
I deliberately--

MOLLY: Rough night?

Well, I spent it at Jon's.

What? That's incredible.

On the couch.

Less incredible.

We were just talking
and having a good time,

and the next thing you know,
I fall asleep, so...

So... nothing.

Nope.

He's a true gentleman.

A true gentleman.

Well, sometimes he can be
too much of a gentleman.

Yeah, but after Peter,
it is a refreshing change.

So what are you gonna do?

I don't know.

I mean, in some ways,
we're so similar,

but in others,
it's just like

he's nothing I've ever
been with before.

Uh-huh.

I know I said
it was a good thing.

I mean, after Peter,
with all his faults,

he at least was stable.

I mean,
Jon wants to be a writer.

A novelist. It's not
the most practical of jobs.

But it is romantic.

God, I just keep
talking in circles.

I mean, some days we just talk
about Kate and Owen all day,

but I mean, even when he leaves,
I still just wanna see him.

[phone ringing]

Hello?

Hey!

I'm good. How are you?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'd love to.

Okay, I'll see you soon.
Okay, bye.

Need I ask?

He asked me to lunch.

From the way you're grinning
ear-to-ear,

I assume you're going.

Well, a girl's gotta eat.

Oh, my God, you did not.

I did, I swear.

There is no way that you
thought the lyrics were,

"The ants are my friends.
They're blowin' in the wind."

Don't pretend you can understand
anything that Dylan says.

Oh, my God, look at those!

Okay, what am I looking at?

These.

Nice, I guess.

Nice?

They're gorgeous.

And they're exactly
Kate's style.

Really?

Okay, they're exactly my style,

but I could never afford
anything like this.

You know what we should do?

You should totally buy these
for Owen to give to Kate.

I mean, she would
love them, huh?

Come on. I'm afraid
if we stay here any longer,

you're gonna buy 'em
for yourself.

And considering the price,
you'll probably be homeless.

What is it?

Nothing.
It's just a silly family story.

Come on, come on, tell me.

Those earrings remind me
of a pair of earrings

my dad bought my mom
when they were younger,

and he couldn't afford them,
so he actually sold his car

so he could make the payments.
[laughs]

And then my mom always wondered
why he showed up to dates

on a bicycle.

Well, he sounds like a man who
isn't afraid to take chances.

- I admire that.
- Speaking of chances,

did you know that Owen and Kate
are going out again?

To one of their favorite places.

I think it's become an almost
every night occurrence.

You think there's any danger
in our plan working too well?

Sure. It's forcing me to have
to endure your company.

Uh!

[laughs]

It's beautiful.

Yes, it is.

We shouldn't.

What do you mean?

I'm not ready.

But was it nice?

Yeah.

Yeah, it's too nice.
That's the problem.

Then I guess
I don't understand.

Jon, I just got out
of a relationship.

It ended pretty badly,
if you don't recall.

Just, I'm not ready
to jump right back in.

It wouldn't be fair to you.

I can handle it.

No, just...

It doesn't feel right.

It feels completely right.

It felt that way from
the very first time we met.

You can't tell me
you didn't feel it too.

Yeah, but my feelings
don't matter.

Look, it's not responsible.

Then what about my feelings?

You're no fool, Jen.

You're one of the smartest women
I've ever met.

You knew what you
were doing to me.

No. I thought
we were friends.

And what about the party?

Is that how friends
greet each other?

Come on, Jon. You know why
I did that. I explained--

I know, I know, it was just
to make your ex jealous.

But even then,
it was special.

We both felt it.

I'm sorry.
I'm not ready.

So where does this leave us?

As friends.

I mean, we make
a pretty good team.

I don't know if I can do that.

I don't know if I can
go back to what we were.

Well, you don't have a choice.

Yeah.

Yeah, I do.

Jon.

Jon!

Jon!

Ta-da!

- For you.
- For me?

- Yes!
- Okay, thanks.

Ah, The Complete Works
of John Keats.

Well, I'm sure that you've
read them all, obviously,

but the bookstore owner said
that that was a unique edition.

Very cool. Thanks.

What?

Well, to be honest with you,

I just assumed that you'd be
a little bit more excited.

Well, I am excited.

It's a very nice gift.
I said thanks.

Yeah, but, all the notes that
you sent me, quoting his work,

I just assumed that was
your favorite poet.

Favorite poet?
I don't have a favorite poet.

You don't love poetry?

Love poetry? I think
the only poem that I can recite

is the all the dancing,
naked ladies in France,

and the boys looking through
the hole in the wall.

What?

Oh, my God.

What?

This is all the work
of my assistant.

I just don't understand, Jen.

Why? Why?

All that time and effort,
and for what reason?

Well, it started with
the Colorado trip.

When you didn't let me go,
I was angry.

I didn't think it was fair.

So we thought that if
the two of you found someone,

someone you liked,

you'd start spending time
together.

Giving you more
of your own free time.

Exactly.

I mean, we never thought this
would actually work so well.

You two would actually be
so perfect for each other.

So why keep it a secret, hmm?

For this very reason.

We thought that
if you found out,

you might think that
what you had wasn't real.

But it wasn't real, Jon.

It's what you thought
it should be like,

not what we did.

It was completely selfish.

It was selfish at first,
I admit it,

but then when I saw
you two together,

I just wanted to make it work.

We both did.

We?

You have to believe me, Kate.

Look, I know you're my boss,
a tough boss,

but I consider you a friend,
a mentor,

and I just wanted
to see you happy.

Now, what do you think Yeats
would say would say about this?

Keats. Yeats was
a different poet,

born almost 50 years
after Keats' death.

He would probably
want to infuse

a little confidence
of human nature into your heart.

What does that mean?

I guess it means you need
to have the courage

not to squander a good thing.

[phone ringing]

Hi, Mom.

Hi, sweetheart. How are you?

I'm fine.

Well, you don't sound fine.

Yeah, I'm probably just gonna go
for a walk or something later.

I don't know.

Well, honey, I just was
double-double checking

that you can't make it
to Colorado.

You know, we really
would love to have you.

Mom, I want to go.
I'm trying, okay?

Look, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

Actually, guess what.

I saw some earrings
the other day in this store

that looked like the ones
that Dad got you.

You know, the ones
that he sold his car for?

You always did love that story.

I haven't thought about those
in a long time.

What do you mean?
Where are they?

I think I misplaced them a while
ago, when you were little.

But what about the memories?

Well, I'll always
have the memories.

I mean, I can't lose
the memories.

And best of all,
I have your dad.

I get to be with him every day,
and I never needed anything

to remind me
how wonderful that is.

Hey, Mom, look,
I gotta go, okay?

Okay, honey.
Well, think about Colorado.

[phone ringing]

JEN: Hey.

Oh, I'm just fantastic.

Yeah, my family's having
a wonderful time

on their holiday ski trip
without me.

Um, my boyfriend was
so shattered by our breakup

that he took all of about
30 seconds to grieve

before he found someone else.

My boss thinks I'm a liar.

And, oh, yeah,

the guy that I thought I could
actually see myself with

wants nothing to do with me,
so yeah, how are you?

[sighs]
Look, I appreciate it, Molly,

but I'm just not
feeling up to it.

Yeah, tomorrow sounds great.

Okay, I'll talk to you later.

- [knocking]
- OWEN: Come in.

What, coming to tell me
that you've stolen my identity

and bought some expensive
property off the coast?

I need to talk to you.

I quit.

Look, Jon, I know I wasn't happy
with what you did,

even if your heart was
in the right place--

That's not what this is about.

Then what is it?

I just can't do this anymore.

It's not what I wanna do,
and I'm getting too comfortable.

If I wanna be a writer,

if I really wanna see
if I'm good enough,

I can't be treating it
as an afterthought.

Jon, the holidays.

You know what these
next few weeks mean to us.

- Our bottom line.
- I know.

And that's why
I'll stay through January.

You've always been good to me,
Owen, I appreciate that.

Jon, you're
a really good assistant.

Actually, much more than
an assistant, really.

You know, is there anything
I can say to change your mind?

You know, more responsibilities,
more compensation?

I appreciate it, but no.

I've been thinking
about it a lot.

My mind's made up.

Till January, huh?

Yeah.

Get back to work.

So we finally got
Stone Fruit to--

Owen?

Don't blame your receptionist.
I just walked right in

and pretended I was
supposed to be here.

I was afraid you wouldn't
wanna see me anymore.

You remember
my executive assistant Jen

from the podcast.

Ah, yes, the puppet mistress.

- Mm-hmm.
- Do you think

you can talk some sense into
your partner in crime?

I'd hate to lose
the best assistant I ever had.

What do you mean?

- He quit.
- He quit?

Yeah, he just walked
into my office

and said he couldn't
do this anymore.

Said he had to focus
on his writing.

I just figured it was
another cockamamie scheme

the two of you cooked up.

I'm sorry. I need to go.

Okay.

- So?
- So?

So you selling chocolates
door-to-door now?

God, I missed you.

I missed you too.

I was thinking about something
you said to me the other night

about how none of this was real.

You know, you were right.

The chocolates and the gifts
and the poetry.

It was--
What was the word you used?

Contrived.

Right, contrived.

But the way I felt about you,

the way I felt
when we were together,

there was nothing contrived
about that.

I'm gonna need some time, Owen.

Some time
to think things through.

Well, you take the time
you need,

but if you ever need anybody
to take you to dinner

or take you out to lunch,

read you some
incomprehensible poetry

from 100 years ago,

you know who to call.

Thank you.

Uh, you know,
Keats died broke, right?

Excuse me?

Never mind.

* It's that time
of the year again *

* We get around all our family
and our friends *

* We give thanks
and good tidings and cheer *

* It's that time
of the year again *

* And all I want
for Christmas *

* Is for you

* To be here

Well, this is a surprise.

Your boss came by
the office today. You quit?

I told him I'd stay
through the holidays.

I don't want to leave him
in the lurch.

- Then what?
- I don't really know.

But what I do know is
if I don't devote myself 100%

to the novel right now,

I'll always be wondering.

Wondering
if I could've done it.

[scoffs]

And what's all this?

Once I'm done, I figured...

I figured I could use
a change of scenery.

And what about us?

Us?

Yeah.

You made it perfectly clear
what you thought about us.

Jon, that's not fair.
I just needed time.

I had just ended things
with Peter.

I just needed a little time
to sort things out.

What we had,
what I thought we had,

you shouldn't have needed time
to see that.

I didn't.

I'm so glad things
are just so easy for you, Jon.

But things aren't always
just as black and white to me.

I just had my world
turned upside-down.

And now?

I don't know.
Okay, I don't.

I just, I know that when
I heard you quit, I was worried.

I was worried
I would never see you again,

and I thought maybe we should
just give it another try.

So I can get hurt again?

Jon, I didn't mean
to hurt you.

Nobody ever means to.
But I put my heart out there.

I told you how I felt,
and you...

you didn't feel the same way.

Well, it's not that simple.

Look, I'm sorry you're hurting
right now, I really am.

But I'm not gonna
let myself be hurt again.

So what, this is your answer?
Running away?

A new start
isn't running away.

It's... starting over.

Jon, look,
I came here to apologize

for the way I treated you.

But the truth is,
I think you're just scared.

Scared?

Yeah, scared.

You always talk about taking
risks with your writing,

starting over like
it's something brave.

I think you're
just frightened to see

what's right in front
of your face.

I knew what was
right in front of my face,

and it broke my heart.

"A lot of you out there tonight,
guests, new friends,

might think all we do
is make chocolate.

A mixture of cocoa beans,
sugar, and milk.

Well, I never believed that.
I always believed

that we were doing
something much more than that.

We were making memories."

That's laying on a little thick,
don't you think?

I mean, it's a holiday party,

It's not
a shareholders' meeting.

I thought you said you wanted
something heartfelt this year.

I do, but it sounds like
your heart, not mine.

Fine. How about...

Connolly Confections is
a lot more than a candy company.

Wherever you are,
it's a taste of home.

A taste of home.

I like that.

Do you still wanna mention
what great gifts they make?

Of course.
It's a holiday party.

Every holiday party
is a PR event.

Gotta remind 'em.

Speaking of gifts,

you know that jewelry store
right down the street?

Schaeffer's, I think?

Yeah, I think so.

Well, in the display window,
almost right in the middle,

is this pair
of diamond earrings.

- They look like teardrops.
- Okay.

Well, Jen once mentioned to me
that Kate would love them.

She loved them, too,

but they were a little
out of her price range.

I'm not really sure where
Kate and I stand right now.

Well, I'm just saying,

if you wanna make
an impression on her...

Yeah, well, I'll take that
under consideration.

Now let's get back to writing
this speech! Work, work!

All right.

So Owen invited me to their big
Christmas party as his date.

- Oh, really?
- You were right.

Not about what you did.

You were still stupid
about that,

but about what you said.

It really doesn't matter
how we got together.

What matters is how I feel
when I'm with him.

And it feels right.

Well, I'm glad, and I really am
glad you're going to the party.

Jen, I want you
to come with me.

Oh, no, I-I don't think
I'm ready.

Look, I may have made a mistake

about not letting you
go to Colorado.

I don't wanna completely
ruin your Christmas.

I don't know. What if--
What if Jon is there and--

Then I'm making it mandatory.

Well, I guess
I don't have a choice.

Good.

God, I can't believe
she talked me into going.

Relax.
You'll have a great time.

What if I see him there?

Of course
you'll see him there.

You told me he's going.

Okay, well, what do I say?

Hello, for starters.

Okay.

How do I look?

What?

- What, not good?
- No, no.

You look great, but...

You don't think
that's too much?

When you do run into Jon,

this is what you
wanna be wearing.

* Ah, ooh

- Oh!
- Champagne?

- Thank you.
- You're very welcome.

Now aren't you glad
that I forced you to come?

Do you see Jon?

Come on, Jen.
Forget about him.

Have some fun.
You deserve it.

* Oh

* Gloria

Good evening. Can I get
everyone's attention?

[chuckles]

Wanna thank you all for coming.

And just in case we couldn't
entice you with our chocolate,

- we have an open bar all night.
- [laughter]

I know many of you may think
of Connolly Confections

as just a chocolate company,

but we are so much more
than that.

[typing]

* Wherever you go

* I wanna be there

* Sharing these holidays

* Now it feels like a hole

* Is here in my heart

* 'Cause I'm watching you
walk away *

* Though carolers are singing

* And the snow's falling down *

* It doesn't feel like
Christmas *

* Without you here

* It doesn't feel like
Christmas *

* 'Cause you're so far away *

[door chime rings]

Hey, man, sorry, we're closed.
Try coming back at 10 a.m.

Please, just give me
a couple minutes.

Wow. This is in
extraordinary condition.

Thank you. I made sure
to take good care of it.

500 bucks.

Come on, mister.

We both know
how much this is worth.

$1,500, not a penny more.

Two grand,
or I walk away right now.

And you don't know when
another first edition like this

is gonna come through your door.

What the heck?
It's Christmas.

Good afternoon.
May I help you?

Right there. There used to be
a pair of earrings.

They looked like teardrops.
They were there for weeks.

Ah, yes.
Beautiful, weren't they?

Where are they now?

Sold, I'm afraid.

This morning, actually.

[applause]

I should go over there and be
with him. You gonna be okay?

Yes, go. I'll be fine.

So how was my speech?

It was wonderful.

Well, it wasn't Keats.

It was better than Keats.

It was yours.

Jon wrote most of it,
but, um, it was my sentiments.

- I was wrong, Owen.
- About what?

About saying that
this wasn't real.

This has been more real

than anything that I've
ever had in my life.

I was a fool.

A fool to think that it mattered
how we got together.

And to be honest,

no one has ever made me
feel like this before.

Ever.

What's this?

My heart.

[gasps]

One second.

- Oh, my gosh, oh, my gosh!
- Are you okay?

I am better than okay.
You won't believe it.

What? Tell me, what is it?

Owen asked me to marry him.
I said yes.

Oh, my God.

I'm so excited for you.

He said it was too soon,
and I know that it's too soon.

But he said that he's never
felt like this before.

He knows that I'm the one.
It's crazy, but--

This is the smartest decision
you've ever made.

It's all because of you.
You know that, right?

I gotta tell somebody.
I gotta tell some people!

Go! Go!

I'm engaged! Oh!

What happened?
I thought you weren't coming.

Yeah, well, I had
a change of heart.

I was hoping you would.
I got something for you.

How'd the speech go?

Perfect. It was a hit.

What is this?

Let's just call it
your severance.

I-I don't understand.

Give them to her.

She deserves them.
You deserve them.

What about Kate?

Trust me.
I think Kate will be just fine.

What can I get you, miss?

I'm actually good.
Thank you.

Happy holidays.

I've been a fool.

Jon, you don't have to explain--

No, please, let me finish.

You were right.

I was scared.

Everything I wanted
was right in front of me.

But I was afraid.

I was afraid you wouldn't
feel the same way.

So I made excuses.

Excuses about how I wanted
to do other things,

focus on my writing.

But then I realized
if I wanna take a risk,

I want it to be on the one thing
that's most important to me.

And that's you.

So you're staying?

I'm staying.

And if I have my way,

I'm not leaving you
ever again.

Here.
I have something for you.

Oh, my God.
It's the earrings.

From the first time
we saw them,

I knew you were
meant to have them.

Jon, they're beautiful.

They don't have a thing on you.

You know people are gonna say
we're crazy, right?

I mean, we really just met.

That's true,
but a smart man once said to me

that it's never too soon
to do what you know is right.

Oh, he must've been
a really smart man.

This feels so right.

Yeah, it does.

So... doesn't this feel better
than Colorado?

Oh. I decided
I'm going to Colorado.

- Oh!
- We're going.

Right. We're going.

Well, it's not like
I have any say anymore.

Uh, yeah, about that.

What would you think if I
told you I wanted to come back?

How could I say no to the best
assistant I've ever had?

Because I'd be coming back
as a writer.

Oh!

Speeches, PR releases,
catalog copy.

Whatever needs writing.

But that'll be
my full-time job.

Well, after all the two of you
have done for us,

it's the least I can do.

We owe you both.

Don't think
we don't know that.

Oh, don't worry. We'll remind
you frequently.

[laughs]

Plus, something even better
came out of your relationship.

What's that?

Ours.

- Ours too.
- Yes.

**

- Thank you so much.
- Thank you.

Who should I
make it out to, ma'am?

I have something for you.

I don't understand.

Open it, or you're gonna
have some impatient fans.

It broke my heart
that you had to get rid of it,

so I wanted you
to have it forever.

Just like you.

**