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[mellow music]

- [Byron] Hi.
- [Sydney] Hi. Hi.

- Sorry I'm late,
- Yeah.

But guess what?

What?

I nailed my best time.

- [Sydney chuckles]
- That's sweet.

- That's, that's great.
- Yeah.

I got you some
pre-party hydration.

Oh, thank you.

This is the best New Years ever.

[Sydney chuckles]

Yeah, look Syd about that,

I actually can't do this,

any of this.

No, it's okay.

It's final year,

and you're under a
lot of pressure,

and I'm under a lot of pressure,

so, we can take a break,

and talk about it in a few days,
maybe?

Um, or we can go to that
Mexican restaurant

with the with the really
great ceviche.

[Byron] Syd, Syd, no, we won't.

There's no more breaks.

I've tried, truly I've tried,

but when I see my future,

I see med school,

I see residency,

I just don't see you.

So maybe let's just stop
wasting our time and,

and move on?

So we're not going to the
party together?

[Sydney inhales loudly]

I'm just gonna meet up
with the boys.

Happy New Year's, Syd,

and seriously, congrats
on that time.

[footsteps thudding]

[Sydney inhales loudly]

[Sydney inhales loudly]

- [Sydney whimpering]
- [people chattering]

[upbeat music]

[people chattering]

[upbeat music]

Hey, could you take these
inside, please?

[upbeat music]

[man laughing]

[Man 1] Yeah, that's right.

Hey!

There you are.

Aww, happy New Year!

[Tara] Well, you wanna sit down?

Yeah, you guys should sit down.

[Tara] Come sit down.

[Lauren exhales loudly]

[mellow music]

[Lauren] Hold on, you're
Sydney that track star.

[chuckles] That's me.

I, I made pakoras,

they're inside.

She made pakora.
You see?

Now that's a proper guest.

- Thank you.
- [Sydney giggling]

Hey, are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

My boyfriend dumped me.

Dump number four.

[Tara] Enjoy that club,

because Nic here just
got stood up,

Lauren just had the
goalposts changed.

Looks like we are part of
the Broken Hearts Club.

Well, okay,

maybe we are right now,

but, the one we're
meant to be with

has gotta be out there
somewhere, right?

So we just have to be the smart,

strong women that we are,

and start making some
great choices.

- Like no more Into You app,
- [Tara laughing]

Because you will not find
your soulmate on that.

- I'd have to agree with that.
- [Sydney laughing]

I wasn't looking,
but done and done.

Oh, guess that means
I'm dumping Peter.

[Nicole] No.

Laur, you two love each other.

If that's true, then I'd
give him another chance,

and talk it out.

Yeah, but remind him of
what you want.

Definitely.

And then maybe I should
talk to Byron,

and give him another shot.

No, no, no, no.

[Tara] Sorry, four dumps
is not a charm.

Ladies,

look at us.

We're solving each other's
romantic crises right now.

So we are not a
broken hearts club,

we're "The Love Club."

- I like it.
- [all chuckling]

And I really wasn't
having any fun until now.

- [group laughing]
- [Tara] Ditto.

- Oh!
- [Nicole laughing]

[Lauren] Okay.

Let's take a vow then,

to always have each
other's backs

when the heart's a mess, okay?

To "The Love Club."

- [crowd] Four!
- To "The Love Club."

[all laughing]

To "The Love Club."

- Oh!
- [Nicole laughing]

[All] Happy New Year!

- [Nic] Cheers, guys!
- [crowd cheering]

[mellow music]

You're running out of time,

because Valentine's is
just around the corner,

and it's not a day you wanna...

[mellow music]

[blender whirring]

Yeah, just make sure the
list of road closures

for the half marathon
are up on the website

for the end of the day.

Yes. Thanks.

Oh, and has Claire written
this week's takeout review yet?

Okay.

Uh.

No.

No, we did Indian food
last month, so..

You know what?

I did hear about this
new spring roll truck um,

so I can just check it
out for lunch,

and write the piece.

Yeah.

Okay.

No, no trouble at all.

You know what?
I'm writing it down right now,

and I'm gonna go for lunch.

Yes.

Thank you.

All right, talk later, bye.

- Ooh, thank you.
- [Sydney chuckling]

Mm.

[Byron] Yep. Oh, cool.

Okay, see there.

Syd?

Oh.

- Um, Byron.
- Hey!

What are you doing here?

I thought you took
residency on the East Coast.

Not that I'm following
you or anything.

Yeah, well, I'm actually
here on a conference.

Yeah.

But since the half
marathon is next week,

I just figured, you know,

why not stay, bang it out?

I am a superhero now,

so, you know, gotta
keep in shape.

- Right.
- [Sydney chuckling]

Doctor, surgeon, saver of lives.

You signed up for the half, no?

Uh, actually, no.

Since I blew out my ankle,

I haven't really been
running very much,

but it's okay because,

I'm super busy with my blog.

It's actually the city's go-to

for everything Briden now.

- Yeah.
- It's good for you.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Except it's it's too bad
you're not doing the run,

could be like old times,

you and I on the track.

You kept me in pretty
good shape back then.

Speaking of,

I gotta actually hit a
workout at the hotel,

but it was,

it's great seeing you Syd.

[playful music]

Bye! See you!

- See ya.
- See you.

Okay, I can totally
pull this off.

I can pull it off.

It's just 21K.

It's just 21K.

Hm.

Done.

Hm.

Oh,

21K?

Oh my, 21?

Syd, you haven't done
that since college.

Okay, where's the
unregister button?

[gentle apprehensive music]

I can do it.

I can do it.

Doesn't have to be about him.

It's for a good cause.

In fact..

[trash can clanking]

Nope.

[gentle apprehensive music]

[fridge thudding]

Ow.

- [mellow music]
- Hi ladies.

It's me, Syd.

I'm just sitting here

reminiscing about that
New Year's

you all convinced me not to
give Byron another chance.

And, well,

I may need to hear your
words of wisdom again,

because I'm spinning
just a little.

[Sydney] So, if you
are not too busy

- with your fabulous lives,
- [crowd cheering and clapping]

Maybe you could hop on a
quick video call,

because I could really
use one of your pep talks.

XO, Syd.

[mellow music]

[mellow music]

- Hey.
- [Sydney] There they are,

the wisest and most
beautiful women around.

Beautiful?

Lauren, you are
effortlessly flawless.

Still got those rose
colored glasses on, huh Nic?

[Nicole] Yes.

And you are fab as ever, Tara.

So, what's going on?

Well, I ran into Byron.

Not on purpose,

turns out he is in town
for a conference.

And, how was it?

Fine.

Except you called us, so..

[Sydney] So I might have entered

a half marathon that
he's running in,

which isn't really too bad,
is it?

No.

Oh, maybe it is.

And just like that,
he's got you back on the yo-yo.

What are you talking about?

Syd, that whole last
year of college,

you we're constantly like,

should I call him?

Shouldn't I give him
another chance?

- [Sydney sighing]
- You're right.

What am I doing?

You're hanging with us.

Because you need a
distraction until he leaves.

But it's over Valentine's Day.

Hey, Peter's swamped at work,

so we'll be lucky if we
get to celebrate.

Yeah, and every day is
Valentine's Day with Josh, so..

- Ugh.
- Wait, you're coming?

We will be your Valentine's
sweetheart.

[mellow music]

[fridge thuds]

No, Byron.

Cannot see you,

no, no, no, no, no, no.

[doorbell ringing]

Ah! You're here!

Oh!

Honestly, I didn't even
know which house was yours,

- I just followed my nose.
- [Sydney laughing]

[Tara laughing]

Seriously, what are you cooking?

Shrimp toast and lettuce wraps.

I hope there's pizza!

- Oh!
- [Nicole laughing]

Hi!

Yes, there is pizza.

Well, tandoori flatbread,
but yes.

Okay, make yourselves at home,

the slippers are over there.

Wow, you really don't
throw anything out.

No. Oh, including the cup from
our New Year's, remember?

[Tara laughing]

Well, if you need any
help organizing,

I can help.

Okay, Hearth and Home's

new designer of the month
comes in here,

thinks it's a bit of a disaster.

No, I love your place.

It's just, you know,
eclectic chic.

Mm, you are definitely not
a disaster in the kitchen.

Hello?

- Ah!
- Hello.

[Nicole] Hi!

Hello.

I am so sorry I'm late.

I forgot I was volunteering
at the art college,

- [Sydney] Oh.
- And got on the road too late.

- Oh.
- [Lauren] Is all that for us?

It is.

[Nicole] And, I brought
all the wine,

- because Josh got it for us.
- Amazing.

- [group oohing]
- [Nicole laughing]

Okay, and now I have man envy.

Thank you very much.

[group laughing]

Well, it's all thanks
to you three.

I mean, if it hadn't been
for the three of you,

I would still be with Warren,

- who found his one, by the way.
- Oh.

- Good for Warren.
- [Nicole] Yeah.

[Lauren] Okay, Tara,

so, still happily single?

Yep. And good thing,

because I just booked
singing gig on a cruise ship.

Oh!

A love "Below Deck."

What I wanna know is, Syd,

how'd you end up running this
half marathon with Byron?

Um, it's also for charity.

- Hm.
- Oh, okay.

So you're in marathon shape?

Maybe.

[Lauren] You know,
it's just because

you know, Peter did
one of those,

and he was training so hard,

I saw him even less than
I do now, so..

Hey, are are you guys okay?

Primo, primo.

Listen, this is not about me,
okay?

I wanna know who Syd is
really running this race for.

Uh, me.

[Nicole] Okay, uh, why
don't you have some wine,

and see if you can
really sell that.

[group laughing]

I still don't get how
you're hung up on that guy.

I'm not hung up on him.

Okay, are you dating?

A little.

Hey, you know what?

You guys were so
supportive of me,

when I was hung up on
finding my old pen pal,

and that worked out great.

So is it really so bad

if Syd's just a little
hung up on Byron?

I just can't help but think

that maybe this is the last time

you know, I can find out

if we're meant to be
together or not.

Well, in that case,

cheers to rocking that marathon.

- [uplifting music]
- [All] Cheers.

[group laughing]

[uplifting music]

I know.

Oh, no.

Oh my gosh, are you okay?

- Uh.
- Uh-oh.

- Here, hydrate.
- Yeah.

Well, how far did you go?

[Sydney] Not nearly far enough.

Oh my gosh, my quads
are burning.

[Sydney breathing heavily]

Lauren was right,

there's no way I'll be
conditioned in time.

And then I'm just gonna end up

looking like a bigger
fool than already am.

[Sydney breathing heavily]

- Hi.
- Name?

Sydney Hwuay.

Uh, I actually came to withdraw.

I tried to do it online,

but it wouldn't let me, so..

Well, we don't wanna make
it easy for you to quit.

Hey there, sport.

So you are signing up
for the half?

Oh, um.

You better be careful
with this one,

she leaves everyone in the dust,

the one that got away
from us all.

- [Sydney nervously laughing]
- Byron!

Yeah, be right there.

That's my hospital group,

we're doing the run together.

I should actually
catch up with them,

but this is great.

See you in the dust, Hwuay.

[upbeat music]

Hi!

Uh, what's that,
more memorabilia?

Uh, actually, I decided to do it

Well, you know me,

I love a good challenge.

[Lauren] Wait, isn't that Byron,

with that super fit girl?

She's not that fit.

[Tara] Uh, wait, you ran
into him again?

With Miss Fit?

No, and this is
not about her, okay?

I mean, you should
have heard him,

he was seriously
flirting with me.

So, I'm sorry,

I can't ignore it.

Tomorrow, I start training.

Okay.

[group laughing]

[Tara] Oh.

[group laughing]

I gotta say,

this place is pretty quiet,

even for cocktail hour.

Well, I am starving,

[Lauren] Oh my gosh,
they have my comfort food,

mac and cheese.

[group oohing]

So, I have to review
this place for my blog,

and I'm gonna try the
signature burger.

- Can you order that for me?
- Yeah.

I need to use the restroom.

- [group laughing]
- Of course.

All right, what are we gonna do?

And don't tell me that
she needs to do this,

because Byron has played
with her hard enough already.

I got it.

Why don't we get her a
trainer that we pay for,

to deter her from all this.

Except she is gonna
know that you're lying

the second you start doing
your telltale accents.

Excuse me, I can keep
it together.

[Tara] Ladies, I have
a better idea,

we get her a super hot trainer,

like this guy.

- [Lauren oohing]
- How is that for a distraction?

[Tara laughing]

[alarm ringing]

[bell chiming]

[alarm buzzing]

- Thank you.
- [Nicole exhaling]

Yeah, I mean..

Look at those biceps.

- Yeah, oh, she's coming.
- [Tara] What?

[Sydney] So, I gotta say,

I'm a bit skeptical
about this place,

because that kitchen looks
like a war zone

with only one person in battle.

Oh, well, um,
speaking of battles,

we have decided to help
you get marathon ready

by hiring you the best
trainer in town.

[Tara] Mhmm.

Really?

Yeah, and he's going
to pump you up!

[Lauren nervously laughing]

[mellow music]

[Nicole] Oh yeah, it's
nice in here.

Oh yeah, Burnin' Fitness.

- [Tara laughing]
- Yeah, I like it.

[Lauren and Tara laughing]

- All right, is he here?
- It's glowing.

Uh, I don't see him.

All right, ready to meet
this miracle trainer?

Yo Mike, catch you after my run.

Hey, does that guy
look familiar?

Oh, there he is.

[Mike] Ladies, which one of
you is looking to slay 21K?

- Me.
- Me.

- Oh.
- That's me.

It's her, it's her.

- Sydney, right?
- [Sydney] Mm-hmm.

Well, I'm Mike,

here to get you in
running shape.

Why don't we do a
quick assessment,

see what you got.

Okay.

[group snickering]

- All right.
- Yep.

All right, Sydney,

I'll meet you at your place,

4:00 PM, we'll start
clocking in Ks.

Okay.

Thanks Mike.

I'll be ready.

- Okay.
- I'll see you there.

- All right.
- Thanks.

- [Theo exhaling]
- Oh! Oh.

Hey.

Excuse me, sorry.

[car alarm beeps]

Hey, how was that?

Uh, probably more walking
than running,

- if I'm honest with you.
- [Theo laughing]

Well, at least you showed up.

[Theo exhales] Thanks.

Probably doesn't
help me burn off

all that mac and cheese I ate

from leftovers last night,

didn't really sell it.

Another slow night, huh?

Yeah, slower than my run.

You know, I wish I
could help you out

more at that restaurant, man.

If I could, I would.

Yeah, yeah, I know, I know.

You still coming by later,

just grab a light beer and
some leftovers?

You got it, brother.

Oh, right on, put it there.

- Oh, gotcha!
- [Mike] Ow!

[Theo chuckling]

[Mike grunting]

What you, you all right?

Uh-uh.

[mellow music]

- Yeah, this is cute though.
- Yeah, I really like that one.

Yeah, right?

- Uh...
- Oh.

Oh.

Okay, you look good.

[Tara] I didn't know eyeshadow
was essential for running.

Look good, feel good, right?

- Absolutely.
- [group laughing]

Oh, that's Mike.

Shh, shh.

[Nicole laughing]

Hi, there.

Are you Sydney?

Yeah.

Um, I'm Theo.

Actually, we just did like
a little dance,

I think right outside the gym.

- Oh, ho, ho.
- [Theo] Yeah.

Can I help you?

Uh, my buddy Mike, he's
your trainer,

he tweaked his back,

didn't wanna leave you hangin',

figured I could use a
running buddy,

and thought that this
would be like a win-win.

Right.

Hi.

Hi.

Okay.

- [door clicks shut]
- [Tara sighing]

I think he's cute.

- That was not the plan.
- [car honking]

[Theo] Well, you got a
great stride.

I used to run track in college,
you?

- No.
- [Theo chuckling]

No, Mike just wants me to run,

to help keep me in shape,

'cause he knows how
much I love food.

- [Theo chuckling]
- Yeah.

Speaking of which, I
didn't have any lunch,

Do you mind if I grab a roll?

Uh.

Yeah, I guess.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

No, I mean, you can just
run on the spot,

or, you want one?

No, I'm good.

Okay.

How you doing?

Hey, uh,

yeah, let me grab one
of your specials there.

Yeah, look at that.

Oh, thank you, sir.

All right, I'm ready, let's go.

Uh, that can't be good for
your digestion.

I can just do some
stretches while you eat.

No, that's fine,
I can multitask.

Hmm, I'm sure you can.

Mm, it's, um...

I think it

it might need a
little more salt.

- Really?
- Yeah.

I actually think they're
pretty perfect,

I had one the other day.

Spices don't try to
compete with each other,

super fresh, super crunchy.

Wow, super cool vernacular.

You sound like a food critic.

I review a lot of
Briden's best in my blog.

- Really?
- Mhmm.

You ever been to Aberdeen?

Oh yeah, I was there
the other night.

- Had their signature burger.
- Yeah?

Uh, it was super simple,

definitely not buzzworthy.

Huh.

Well, maybe some people
like simplicity.

I don't know who would,

have you seen some of these
burgers out there right now?

They are slaying it.

Look at that,

not simple, not simple.

- That was sexy.
- Sexy?

- [Theo chuckling]
- Yeah.

I didn't know a burger
could be sexy,

Get this for us tonight,
no thank you.

[Sydney] Hello, I'm
back everybody.

[Nicole] How was your
running buddy?

He made a food truck stop

in the middle of our run.

So, I guess I'll be
looking for a new trainer.

Well, actually we were doing
that while you're gone,

and no one's left.

The charity's got
everybody busy.

Tara's at the park right now,

checking out the classes,

but she's not having any luck.

So, maybe this is a sign

that you shouldn't
be doing this?

She's right, it could be a sign.

You know what's a sign?

A running emoji and
smiley face from Byron.

Maybe running with my
spring roll buddy

isn't such a bad idea.

I'm gonna go take a shower.

Guess we better come up
with a plan B.

[Nicole exhaling]

[gentle pensive music]

[Mike] So she gave your
place a bad review?

Bad?

She totally dissed it.

Well, she must not have
tried your burger.

That's exactly what she tried.

She said it wasn't buzzworthy.

Last thing this place needs
right now is a bad review.

[Mike] Yeah, well,

I think that yours

is still the best
post-college pub burger ever,

just my back's a little tweaked,
so..

Don't worry, I still
got your back, all right?

I'll still be her running buddy.

Okay, I'll just make
sure that we'll

talk about anything except food.

[car engine passing by]

Hey!

Hey, hi.

Sorry, I just had a
really late night.

What, you skip breakfast again?

No, no, just some noodles
from Aberdeen.

It's delicious.

Oh, or probably basic.

No, no, it's really
good actually.

And I mean, how would you know?

I thought you said you
only had the hamburger.

No, I actually had
what my friends had,

mac and cheese.

It's homey, but safe.

And the pizza

with cheese and pepperoni,
predictable.

Mm.

That's comfort food.

No, I get that,

but you still have to
wow a restaurant crowd,

and those noodles
wouldn't do it.

Now my mom has a Dan
Dan noodle dish,

and that would
definitely wow them.

Oh, I mean, you know,

maybe you think that,

you gotta support your mom,
it's good.

No, trust me. It's authentic.

Better than anything
on that menu.

- Anything on the menu?
- Yep.

[Theo laughing]

Okay, prove it.

- What?
- Yeah why don't

you come to my kitchen and,

you know, wow me
with your noodle dish.

Wait.

That's your,

that was you in the kitchen?

Yeah.

Hi, owner operator of Aberdeen,

nice to meet you.

I'm sorry,

I didn't mean to offend you.

No, none taken, no.

But, you know,

maybe you should just,
like I said,

come to the kitchen,

wow me or buzz me with
your noodle dish,

unless it's all talk.

Oh, it's not talk.

Really?

Okay, well, prove it.

- Fine.
- Fine.

Race you there.

What?

[Sydney and Theo laughing]

Okay, you won that one.

Wait, you're not open
during lunch?

I mean, I was,

but now I just open for dinner.

[Theo chuckling]

Huh.

Ah, all right.

So, now what exactly is
it that you need

for this show-stopping Dan
Dan Noodle dish of yours?

I think I might just look
in your fridge,

and grab what I need.

Okay, knock yourself out.

Got all this,
everything down there.

- Do you have green onion?
- Yes, ma'am. Excuse me.

So, restaurant,

that's a pretty big undertaking.

What was your drive?

Other than loving food,
of course.

Well, I guess I just
always had this knack

to take whatever I found
in the fridge,

and turn it into
something edible.

Made me pretty popular
around the frat house.

Wow.

That that is a skill.

Oh, thank you.

I mean, I guess I also
acquired it when I was a kid.

Just always had to make
my own dinner,

my parents worked a lot.

Thankfully my Grandma Aberdeen

taught me how to use the stove,

so I could learn how to cook.

So, this restaurant, that's her?

Yes, ma'am.

Yeah, and then after
that hit college,

went to culinary school and,

here I am.

Wow.

Well, thank you
Grandma Aberdeen.

[Theo laughing]

You know it.

Hey, you mind if I chop this?

Yeah, sure.

So, how exactly did you
get into this blog space?

I had to find my way and pivot

after my track dreams
literally crashed at nationals.

Oh, so you were good?

I was great.

But my ankle wasn't after, so..

Oh, well hey,

I mean, I'm impressed
that you still pivoted,

even with a bad ankle.

Yeah.

It's not my dream job,

but I get to eat for it, so..

And you are not the
only one who loves food.

[Tara] Okay ladies, plan B.

Let's see what
Byron's been up to.

Of course, his social
media profile's public.

Yeah, it all seems to
just be about

his work at the hospital though.

She's been following him.

Here we go.

Careful, it's hot.

Ooh.

Okay.

[Sydney chuckling]

Mm.

Oh, that's..

It's not bad.

- Not bad?
- It's really good.

[both laughing]

- Thanks.
- Wow.

Just like your grandmother,

my mom taught me well.

[Theo chuckling] Well,
send my kudos to mom.

She passed away a while ago.

[light music]

So, why'd you close for lunch?

I mean, burgers and
mac and cheese,

it's all lunch food.

Yes, it is.

Uh. I don't know,

I guess I'm just trying
to cut corners.

Business hasn't quite been
what it could be these days,

and I dunno, this
place is my dream so,

just trying to keep it floatin'.

This is really good.

- I know.
- [both laughing]

[Tara] Boring. Boring.

[spirited music]

Oh, hi.

How was your run?

[Sydney] Well, it
wasn't much of one.

Turns out my running buddy

owns the restaurant that
we all went to.

Hmm.

[computer beeping]

I'm just gonna close
my computer.

[Sydney nervously laughing]

You've been following him.

What are you talking about?

Byron.

We know you set up alerts
to see whenever he posts.

Were you looking at his profile?

Of course we have,

but that's not the point.

We're just worried about you.

Well, it's not like I'm
stalking him or anything,

I'm just curious.

I think you're way past curious.

I can't be the first
person who's ever looked at

their old boyfriend's
social media page.

Okay, I'm gonna go change.

[computer beeping]

[Tara] Oh, I think I
saw some strawberries.

[uplifting music]

You know, you should really
sign up for that charity run.

It would be amazing promo
for your restaurant.

And you could donate
Valentine's Day dinners

to the top three finishers,

and, I could write about
you on my blog as a donor.

Really?

I thought my restaurant wasn't
buzzworthy enough for you.

It could be with a few changes.

I'm happy to go over the
menu with you.

I, I don't know.

Oh, come on.

I promise whatever
changes I make,

I'll keep it simple.

[Sydney laughing]

Hey, Syd.

Oh.

Byron, hey. Uh.

What are you doing here
other than running?

[Byron] Oh, just wrapping
up a 10K warmup.

Oh wow, that's so funny,

we were just finishing up
our 10K warmup,

and stretching for the next one.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

- Yeah, we were.
- Mm-hmm.

Oh, maybe we should just
race like we used to.

Sure.

Maybe I won't let you
win this time.

Wait, you forfeited for me?

Of course,

but, you were the only one.

Maybe you should come train

with the hospital crew tonight.

There's this gym, Burnin'
Fitness,

they host a bootcamp.

Yeah, I know that gym.

Great.

See there.

You bet.

You sure you wanna do
that bootcamp?

I mean, Mike runs it.

- It's pretty intense.
- Of course.

Trust me, I have done
many bootcamps.

Yeah.

I'll see you at the restaurant
later to go over the menu?

I don't know.

[Sydney] Oh, come on,
it's Sunday.

Your closed, there's
no better time.

I'll just go before
the bootcamp.

Okay.

I'll see then.

I'll see you then.

[Lauren] No, sweetie,

you won't get sick from
eating pizza every day.

Yeah, well Bridget's mom

won't even let her eat an Oreo.

- [Lauren chuckling]
- Oh, there he is.

- [Nicole] Sure.
- [Lauren] Oh, okay baby,

I gotta go,
I'll call you soon, okay?

Love you.

Oh! Oh,

and there is the little
Miss Fitness.

[playful music]

What do you guys think,
are they a couple?

[Tara] They should be.

[Nicole] Yeah.

- [cellphone ringing]
- [Lauren] Oh, it's Syd.

[Nicole gasping]

Hey, Syd.

Hey, what are you guys up to?

Just driving around,

checking out Briden Blog's best.

[Lauren chuckling]

Okay.

Well, I was wondering

if I can get all of your
help at the bootcamp today,

because I need to know if
Byron's checking me out.

Bootcamp?

- No, I don't think...
- Yeah, yeah,

of course we will.
We'll be there.

You guys are the best.

Okay, I'm gonna go help
Theo revamp his menu,

and then I'll meet you
at the Burnin' Fitness.

Thanks, bye.

I thought we weren't
encouraging her.

So you and this Byron fellow,

you seem to have some
ongoing history?

[light music]

Uh yeah, we dated on
and off through college.

So, are you on or off?

So, what about this burger dish.

What about it?

Let's change it up.

- Change it up?
- Yeah.

No. No way, okay?
No listen,

that is my post-college
pub specialty, okay?

It was my signature back then,

still my signature now.

Except you're not in
college anymore.

- Shh..
- [Sydney laughing]

Okay, fine. Uh,

what about the
chicken wings then?

[Theo] Yeah, we can
change those up.

You know what?

We could add some of my
signature spice blend,

- I call it Theo's.
- [Sydney laughing]

Hmm.

Mm, that's good!

Thank you.

Except I didn't taste it
the other night,

so we need to find a way
to elevate the flavors,

and not mask it in
bland cheeses.

I get it, I get it, I get it.

Uh, what if we take your
chicken wings,

and rolled it into
something else?

What if we made it a roll?

I could just take the
meat right off the bone,

keep the spices,

and just turn it into like a,

a wing roll.

I like it, but with a
lot more spice.

- Theo's?
- [Sydney laughing]

That and something else
to compliment it.

Okay, so like something
sweet to offset the spicy.

Oh, like a a spicy honey.

Oh, that would be so good,

but just like a drizzle,

we could add some uh,

some red chili.

We really wanna bring a
little heat here,

some sizzle to the drizzle.

- I like that sizzle.
- Uh-huh.

Okay, so we're we're doing this?

Oh, we're doing this.

- [Sydney laughing]
- We're doing this.

[mellow music]

[cars driving by]

[mellow music]

Okay, moment of truth.

Ooh.

[Theo] Alright.

Okay, some sizzle
with the drizzle.

- [Sydney laughing]
- All right.

- Mm!
- Mm.

- Mm-hmm.
- That's good,

it's like nothing
I've ever tasted,

but I like it.

You see? that's what the
people will want to come in for.

- Okay.
- Mm-hmm.

I get it.

Sure you didn't miss
your calling?

Oh, I don't know, maybe.

Oh my gosh! Uh,

the bootcamp, I
completely forgot.

You mind if I join you?

- Really?
- Yeah, you know what?

Maybe I will sign up
for that run.

Just get me and my new
wing roll out there.

- Let's do it! Come.
- Okay.

[upbeat music]

[Nicole] I don't know.

- [Tara] Here?
- [Nicole] Yeah, it really is.

Oh.

Maybe they really
should be together.

Okay, that shows me that
she is clearly into him,

but Byron's sort of a read.

Like he's just into himself.

[Sydney] Hi, sorry,
sorry we're late,

but we were busy making
the best spring roll ever.

And who would've thought, right?

- A simple chicken wing?
- With your spice.

Well, and the honey?

But the capper was the sizzle,

that was all you.

[Theo] And well,
there was a team..

All right, everyone,

take your places, it's go time.

[upbeat music]

Don't worry, we got you.

All right. Line it up,
line it up.

Let's go, let's go.

Now, even though my
back's still tweaked,

doesn't mean you get to slack,

it just means that I
got all eyes on you now.

So get ready to really
feel the burn.

Air punches, go!

One, two, one, two,

one, two, one, two.

Hey, I saw you talking to
Byron earlier,

how do you know Byron?

See my friend Syd over there?

She and him were a
thing in college.

Really?

Lucky you though,

seems like you scooped him up.

Actually Byron and I

are on a bit of a
break right now.

You don't say.

Psst, Nic,

is he looking at me?

Uh, yes, no,

yes, no, yes, no,

yes, no, uh, no.

[Mike] Moving into
high knees now,

We're gonna start at
an easy pace.

Ready? Three, two, one, hit it!

Wow, Marla,

look at you go.

Syd, you're on fire as always.

I haven't see her like
this since college.

[Mike] There it is, there it is,

keep going, keep pushin'.

Higher, higher, higher.

Yes!

- [Sydney grunting]
- [Tara gasping]

[Theo] Hey, you all right?

It's all right everyone,

I'm a doctor.

How's it feel when I do this?

It's fine.

There she is,

the girl that never gives up.

- You know it.
- [Sydney chuckling]

Um, yeah, still, maybe we
should pack it in?

Good idea.

[Sydney] Thanks Theo.

[Nicole] You okay?

Don't wait to scoop him up.

[Nicole] Okay.

Okay.

- You good?
- Yeah.

- No.
- Oh.

- You got her?
- Yeah.

Thank you.

[Theo] All right, almost there.

Yep, keep goin'.

Sorry.

- [Sydney sighing]
- [Theo laughing]

- [Theo] Oh.
- Oh, oh.

- Here we go.
- Thanks.

[Theo] Wow, look at this team,
woo!

[Sydney] Oh.

[Sydney] Oh.

How's that?

Beautiful.

Um.

Okay, we're gonna make dinner,

'cause I'm hungry,

obviously, okay.

Yeah, stuff so...

Thank you.

[Theo] Let's get this shoe off.

Ah-ha.

- [Sydney grunting]
- Oh, I know, I know.

Wow, you really went
for it out there, huh?

I guess I'm not the
track star anymore.

Yeah.

Must have been hard to have
to give up on your dream, huh?

Well, I was never one to
give up my dream.

Even when my ankle caved,

I literally dragged
myself to the finish line.

[both chuckling]

I just didn't know that
it would be the last time.

Well, listen,

as your official running buddy,

I'm gonna make sure you
cross that finish line.

- Okay.
- [Sydney laughing]

- Oops.
- [both laughing]

Looks like it's
finally starting to happen.

What?

Plan C.

Ooh.

I'm feeling really fluffy.

[Theo laughing]

Okay.

You know what?

Here, why don't we put this up,

okay, nice and easy on
the other one.

Ah.

Listen, tomorrow morning

instead of going out for a run,

how about stay here and rest?

Yeah, good idea.

Thank you, Theo.

Oh, I would put your
spice on everything.

[Theo] Goodnight, Sydney.

[mellow music]

[Nicole] Good morning.

Good morning.

[Nicole laughing]

Whoa.

I don't even remember
falling asleep out here.

It was Theo.

It was so sweet,

he tucked you in and everything.

[Lauren] How's your
ankle feeling?

Oh, better.

Did you see how Dr. Byron
just swooped in yesterday?

They're on a break,

Byron and Marla.

So, I mean, clearly he
hasn't changed.

Well..

Yeah, but what if..

No, what if he just
can't commit,

because maybe he's not
quite over us,

I mean, I haven't met anyone
since him either, Nic?

Um.

[Nicole] Oh, I mean, I guess.

- But Theo..
- See, you get it.

Okay, I should get ready.

Wow, I have to review a
restaurant on the east side.

Do you guys wanna come with me?

Well, actually,

we were planning a surprise,

to to make this place fabulouso.

- We are?
- Si, we are.

Si, yeah.

[Lauren] So, you know what?

Why don't you take Theo instead?

It's probably better

that he checks out his
competitors, right?

Uh.

Okay. Yeah.

But promise me you don't
throw anything out.

Promise.

[Lauren] Let's go.

All right, careful.

[Nicole] Take your time.

Nice work.

Si, fabulouso.

[both laughing]

[Theo] Okay, so those
portions were a joke.

They were, they were..

- Like...
- So small!

[Sydney laughing]

A perfect example of
what not to do,

starve your customers.

Yeah, exactly.

See, so when people come
to the Aberdeen,

they will leave feeling fed.

Unlike me right now,

who's still starving.

I have an idea, come.

Hi, can we have one funnel
cake with the works, please?

And two forks.

That's some serious
comfort food.

Mm. Ah, just the smell of it

brings me back to
when my mom and I

used to go to the local fair.

We'd go on all the rides,

she'd come with me no
matter how crazy they were.

And then at the end of the day,

we'd get one of these.

Thank you.

Oh, thank you.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

- Mm.
- Wow.

So when did your mom pass?

Um.

The year I went off to college.

I'm sorry.

That's tough.

Yeah, anytime
would've been tough.

Yeah.

Okay, you are seriously eating

all the strawberry
sauce off of that.

No.

Yeah, it's so good. I'm sorry,

you know, I need to
be a gentleman.

I shouldn't be so rude.

Shouldn't be so rude.

Here, here you go.

- Mm-hmm.
- Here you are.

[Sydney laughing]

There you go,
you want some more?

- Mm-mm.
- Is that enough?

- Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
- [both laughing]

Mm, you know,

I've never shared one of
these with anyone but my mom.

[Sydney chuckling]

Hmm.

Wow.

You two are really carbin' out.

Mm, it's not even a carb,
actually.

- It's more like a memory.
- Mm.

Yeah, like a slice of life.

- Mm-hmm. Yep.
- Right?

We're living our best
life right now.

- Yes.
- Yeah.

- Yes, we are.
- Mm-hmm.

[Sydney laughing]

[mellow music]

To the best of life.

Huh.

Hey, we gotta go.

Carb away.

Yeah.

[light music]

Hmm.

Well, I do need to get back
to the restaurant, though.

We are debuting the
roll tonight,

so, I'll see you tomorrow?

Yeah, of course.

Okay.

But please finish all that,

- I don't wanna be greedy.
- [Theo chuckling]

- Okay, I'll see you.
- Bye.

[gentle apprehensive music]

Wow, I don't think anyone
needs this many Allen keys.

Well, you know,
I read somewhere that when

someone's going through a loss,

they hold on to things,

kinda to fill the void.

[Nicole] Uh-oh, she
has a Byron box.

[Tara] Oh, what's a Byron box?

It's a box where you put all
of your memories of someone,

and in this case,

it's a Byron box.

So should we open it?

Yeah, of course.

[All] Hmm.

[Nicole sighing]

[Nicole] Wow, she
looks so happy.

Wonder what break
that was between.

I've got one of these for Josh.

I'm sure you've got one
for Peter, Laur.

Actually, no, I don't.

But I do have
keepsakes for Steph.

- Hmm.
- I don't know about boxes,

but nobody needs to keep
a dirty napkin.

[Sydney] Hey, guys?

[playful music]

Hello?

Oh, hey.

Hey.

[Sydney] Ooh, oh, looks
good in here.

Yeah, we just wanted to
give everything a home.

[Sydney] Hmm.

So, how was your day with Theo?

[Sydney] It was nice.

We went to a couple places,

and then we got funnel cake,

and then ran into Byron,

and Marla.

Well, it's,

it's great that you
were able to give

Theo a taste of the town.

Yeah, a bit, um.

But I just don't know

how he's gonna revamp the
entire menu in that kitchen.

I mean, he barely
has enough time

to just get out his own dishes.

Well,

maybe you could help him.

Hey, that's a good idea.

You could be his kitchen
and running buddy.

Mm.

We did have a lot of fun
making those spring rolls.

[Nicole] Huh, is that because

you and Theo did it together?

- [Sydney] No.
- [group laughing]

It's because we both love food,

and I'm a very good cook,

as you know.

Very true.

Have I ever told you guys about

how I hooked up with my
first boyfriend?

No.

Was it an epic meet cute
from a rom-com?

No, it wasn't whatever that is.

I was in eighth grade math,

and I was doing really bad.

He was my tutor,

and math was boring,

he was boring, I hated it.

Then, we discovered we
connected on one thing,

squeeze cheese.

[Lauren] Wait, I'm sorry,

squeeze cheese?

[group laughing]

And it ended like
Nic and Warren,

with me dumping him,

but at the time,

you know, it was..

Well, you get my point.

No.

I do, yeah.

Without the squeeze cheese,

you never would've noticed him.

[Sydney] All right.

Well, I see where you're
going with this,

but, I'm not gonna hook
up with Theo,

just because we both love food.

And why not?

Is it because of the Byron box?

The what?

How does she know where
my Byron box is?

No, that's old stuff.

I don't even look at
that anymore.

Okay, if that's the case,

maybe it's time to let it go.

Well.

All right, I'm gonna help Theo.

But it's not gonna be because
I wanna hook up with him,

it's because I know
what it's like

when you have to give up
on your dream.

[Tara] Now I want
squeeze cheese.

[car passing by]

[Theo sighing]

Not sexy.

No.

Hey.

There you are, and that.

You know what?
Just hold on, hold on.

- Yeah.
- [Theo chuckling]

That was pathetic.

Hey.

Hey!

Wh-what are you doing here?

I actually came to
give you a hand,

maybe help you prep for
the dinner rush.

Oh, really? I mean,
you don't have

anything better to do than

collect kitchen grease?

- Nope.
- [Sydney laughing]

- Okay.
- Uh.

But I figured you're helping
me get to the finish line,

so if I can help you hang
onto this place,

then I'd like to try.

All right, um, well,
I suppose you could

- cube the tomatoes.
- Okay.

- Peel the potatoes?
- Mm-hmm.

I need two more burgers on
the grill from underneath.

- Oh, oh!
- Yeah.

And oh, knives are..

Yeah, right there.

- There you go.
- [Theo laughing]

Check this out,

your rolls are getting a
huge following.

In fact, I just tagged
it on my page.

Don't you mean our rolls?

- Hmm?
- [Sydney laughing]

I mean, I meant it when I
said you missed your calling.

Okay, like tonight in
that kitchen,

you knew exactly what to do,

no hesitation.

- That's true.
- [Sydney laughing]

Thank you. But still,

it's not like I went to
culinary school or anything.

Full disclosure,

I didn't finish.

Yeah, I thought I
knew everything.

I guess I was wrong.

No, I just think

maybe you're hanging on to
what you've always known,

maybe you could let go a little.

Not as easy as it sounds, huh?

Definitely isn't.

Well, I have been making
some hard choices,

and I have decided to
pull the signature burger

off the menu.

I know, just for now,

until I can figure out
how to make it more sexy,

even though I have no idea
how I'm gonna do that.

I think you've got it in you.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah.

You just need a source
of inspiration.

Yeah.

- Well, I should head home.
- [Sydney chuckling]

Okay.

We still running
tomorrow morning?

'Cause I don't wanna put any
extra stress on your ankle.

Why don't I just go
for a light one,

and you sleep in?

I'm not sleeping in,

- if you're not sleeping in.
- [Sydney laughing]

No way. Look,
you got me signed

up for this charity race,

so I am pounding the pavement.

All right, Keener. But,

pre-race date, it is on.

Oh, you know it.

[Sydney chuckling]

Goodnight, Theo.

Goodnight, Sydney.

- [mellow music]
- ♪ What you don't do ♪

♪ What it is ♪

♪ You try to tell me
that you do ♪

♪ Day break ♪

Mornin'

Oh, hey.

Hitting it hard?

Actually, I'm just
doing a light one,

so I don't aggravate my ankle.

Right.

So where's your running buddy,

- what's his name?
- Theo.

He's he was late working at
the restaurant, Aberdeen.

Yeah.

- Never heard of it.
- It's really great.

Well, it's more of a
work in progress,

but he's very
passionate about it.

Oh, in fact,

we did this thing

where we stuffed a spicy
chicken into a spring roll,

with a honey drizzle that
added some real sizzle.

It was so good.

Sounds greasy.

No, it wasn't.
It was perfect, actually.

We were both like,

this is the best thing ever.

You know, we should
grab a bite later.

[light music]

I'll pick you up.

Wear something special.

Okay.

[Nicole] Like it's the bag
on the back of their chair.

Yeah, it was so cute.

- Guys..
- [Sydney gasping]

Oh my gosh.

Guess what?

Byron asked me out.

What?

Byron, I ran into him on my jog,

and he's gonna come
and pick me up.

[Tara] Hey, I know it's
been a while for you, so..

- [Sydney] Tara...
- [both laughing]

No, we're just grabbing
a quick bite,

like a late lunch, early dinner,

I don't know, whatever.
Oh, okay.

I have to text Theo that
I can't help him out.

Oh, no, I need to shower.

Okay, I'm gonna go shower.

I'm gonna go shower.

Lauren's in there.

Lauren, guess what?

Ah!

[Nicole and Tara chuckling]

Wow.

Seriously though,

I'm worried that she's never
gonna forget about Byron.

Yeah.

Then we forget about Sydney.

What? Wait.

You never give up on romance.

And I'm not.

No, we need to focus on Byron,

and we need to show him

that Marla is the girl for him.

Except how can we do that,

if he can't see what's obvious?

Well, at the end of a rom-com,

when does the guy clue in?

When he realizes he's
lost the girl.

[mellow music]

[keys rattling]

[phone beeping]

Oh, look who's gettin'
all the buzz.

[phone beeping]

Huh.

Hey, Mike?

- Hey.
- Hey, ladies.

How can I help?

It's actually not us that
needs the help.

Yeah, it's for our friend,
Sydney.

I'm sorry, but my
back's still not 100%.

That's why I connected
her with Theo.

[Nicole] Right. Which was
great for Syd and for Theo,

but it's also why we
need your help.

[Nicole] Well, that
was brilliant.

[Tara laughing]

Now, we just need to get
Marla on board.

[Tara] Marla, hey.

Hey, Marla,

I'm Tara, remember
from boot camp?

- [Marla] Oh.
- [Tara] We're Sydney's friends.

Right, hi.

Sydney and Byron are going out.

- Uh.
- On a date.

Together.

Oh.

We're not thrilled
about it either.

Because we actually think

that you two are perfect
for each other.

I'm sorry, what's
happening right now?

Byron needs to smarten up.

[Lauren] Yeah, or
he'll lose you.

Well, I don't
disagree with that,

but I don't understand
why you all care.

Well, because we're
"The Love Club,"

and that's what we do.

And we are willing to do
whatever it takes

to help our friend Syd.

Okay, do we know where
they're going yet?

No, still no response.

[Nicole sighing]

We're eating here?

Well, you went on
about it so much,

I thought I'd give a chance.

I'll get your door.

[phone chiming]

[Tara] Oh, no.

He's taking her to Theo's.

What? Why?

That's so not part of the plan.

Yeah, and by all the
explanation marks,

she's not happy either.

Yeah, some exciting things,

I'm adding a few new
things to the menu,

and please enjoy yourselves.

Hey, what are you doing here?

What else?
We're here to eat.

Just help business in
any way we can.

Oh, okay.

Well, table for how many?

Two.

Two, it is.

Follow me.

Here we are.

Thank you, Theo.

No problem.

Oh, let me grab this
cocktail and wine list.

You don't wanna be putting
that garbage in your body

before a big race day, right?

How about just some water?

Just nice head clearing water.

Sparkling.

Yeah, why not?

I can do that for you.

Not a problem.

Hey, table four,

don't serve them any
alcohol whatsoever, okay?

Actually, you know what?

I'll serve them.

- But the kitchen is...
- Yeah, I got it.

Yeah, thanks.

[Byron] So, you haven't asked
how many lives I've saved.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm joking.

Oh, good one.

You should be proud.

You knew exactly what you
wanted in your future,

and you've achieved it.

Yes, I did.

But, I don't think I
have everything I wanted.

Sparkling water?

Here we are.

Thanks, Theo.

Oh, not a problem.

Oh, gotta get somethin'
in the kitchen.

I recognize that top.

Really?

I wore it on your
birthday one year.

Remember we were in
the photo booth?

Well, you look
beautiful in it now,

and you looked
beautiful in it then.

Byron, what a surprise.

Mike?

Sydney, what are the odds?

Theo around?

Mike?

- Hey, bud.
- Hey, how you doing?

- This is Marla.
- Marla, right,

I recognize you from
the boot camp.

Are you guys?

On a date, yeah.

You, you are?

Yeah, we are.

[Mike] You got a table for us?

Absolutely.
Yeah, you know what?

I'll take this table as well.

Yeah, please follow me.

Right this way.

[Theo chuckling]

Well, it's good to see you.

All right, here we go.

Excellent table, wonderful view.

- Perfect.
- Perfect.

Don't worry, brother,
now I got your back.

Allow me.

- Thank you.
- Mm-hmm.

I'm just gonna scooch
on in over here.

So much better sitting
side by side,

- don't you think?
- [Marla] Absolutely.

You okay?

Hmm? What?

Are you okay?

Yeah, yeah, of course.

I just think it's a
little bit presumptuous.

I mean, do they really
need to be sitting that

close to each other?

I don't know,

I think it's kinda cute.

Since when have you
been into cute?

I'm just saying it's romantic.

Well, you growin'
soft on me, Syd?

What do you mean?

[Byron] Wow, you've always
been so tough, you know?

Always able to bounce back.

[Mike and Marla laughing]

[Theo] All right.

Menu for each of you.

Now, can I get you

any appetizers, bread sticks?

You know what?
The new wing roll is actually

gettin' quite the buzz.

I don't do deep fried,

it's too greasy,

but I'll just have
the mixed green salad.

Okay, one salad.

Burger for me.

You know what?
I actually had to pull

that from the menu.

- [Mike] No, you didn't.
- [Theo chuckles]

You know what?
I'll see what I can do.

I think I'll just use
the restroom.

I'll order us a salad.

Actually, can you get me
the wing rolls?

I'll be right back.

Don't go too far now.

So this is awkward.

Not for me,

I know what I want.

I just need Byron to
see it's what he wants.

Wow, there is no beating
around the bush with you.

Is this you and
Byron's first break?

No, but it doesn't matter,

because I know we
should be together.

You had your chance, Sydney.

This is mine and I'm
going after it.

[Theo exhaling]

[mellow music]

- [Sydney] Hey.
- Hey.

[Sydney] I'm sorry I'm
not helping you out tonight.

Oh, don't worry.

You don't owe me anything.

I know, I want to.

- Yeah.
- It's just..

Well, like you said, right?

You just help by filling tables.

So, does this mean you
guys are back on?

No, no, no, no,

we're just having a bite to eat.

Right.

You know, except you do
have all that history,

and everything, so...

You know, although I
don't understand

the whole back and forth thing,

because I mean, to me,

you know, when you
find something

that you really want,

you go after it,
and you hang onto it.

♪ And I would be the one ♪

- But you can't force it.
- ♪ Fall into your arms ♪

[mellow music]

Guys, she's back.

She's back, she's back,
she's back.

- [Nicole gasping]
- Here, give me wine.

Okay, act normal.

It's fine.

Oh!

- Hey, there she is.
- Hi.

[Lauren] Welcome back.

[Nicole] So, how was it?

Interesting.

I mean,

it was definitely very awkward

to be in Theo's restaurant.

Oh, and Marla was
there with Mike.

Blimey.

But that's not important,

you know, what about
you and Byron?

Yeah, I mean,

was it everything you imagined?

Not really.

What do you mean?

- I honestly don't know.
- [Sydney chuckling]

I have been waiting
years and years

for this chance to just show him

that he made a mistake,

and that I really should
be in his future,

because I know that at
one point he wanted it.

I don't know if you
can know that.

Yes, I can.

The day of that New
Year's party,

I went into his dorm to
get my Garmin,

but, I found an engagement ring.

[Nicole gasping]

Did he propose?

He was going to,

but then I spoiled it

when he caught me with the ring.

So I just told him,

I told him to pretend that
I never saw it,

and to just do what he
was planning anyway,

because I knew that he
was going to propose

at midnight at your party.

But then when I met up
with him that night,

oh, he told me he
couldn't do it,

that he didn't see me
in his future.

[Nicole] So, sorry, Syd.

That must have been so hard.

Yeah, it was.

But at the same time,

he must have known

that we were meant to
be together,

I mean, he bought a ring.

I'm sure he did.

[Lauren] So, remember when
you all told me

I needed to tell Peter
what I wanted?

Syd, you need to figure
out what you want,

because it's your future too.

I know.

But I honestly don't
know what I want anymore.

[Theo sighing]

[fridge door thudding]

[Theo sighing]

[grill sizzling]

[mellow music]

[grill sizzling]

[upbeat music]

Hello?

- [Theo mumbling]
- Hello?

[Theo mumbling]

- Hey.
- Hey.

The sign said, "Closed,"

but the door was open, so..

Oh yeah, I must've left it open.

I've been up all night

working on my new
signature burger.

- Please, have a seat.
- Oh.

[Sydney gasping]

Theo,

- that is..
- Sexy?

- Very.
- [Sydney laughing]

Okay, that's because

what we have here is a freshly
ground beef patty, okay?

It's topped with a
whipped Gorgonzola,

seasoned with my
signature spice,

we got some bacon on top,

and some crispy shallots

all nestled in between a
nice brioche bun.

Would you like a taste?

Taste?

I'm gonna eat this whole thing.

[Sydney laughing]

Okay, first.

[mellow music]

Mm..

Mm!

[Theo] Hm?

Not bad.

[both laughing]

[Theo] I'll take that.

[Sydney laughing]

Here you are.

Mm, thank you.

So, when are you gonna
debut this bad boy?

Valentine's Day.

- Mm-hmm.
- Mm-hmm.

And I have a dessert
to go with it.

Only if it's Sydney approved,

of course, please hold.

You need to close your eyes.

Uh-huh.

Keep 'em closed.

Open.

What do you think?

It's perfect.

All thanks to you,

you're my inspiration.

[phone chiming]

You know what?
I should probably get ready,

I have been up all night,

and I gotta open soon, so...

- Yeah.
- [Sydney laughing]

I can help you.

No, no, that's all right.
I got my sous chef back,

and, you know what?

Regarding today's run,
since I have been up all night,

why don't you just go ahead,

and get done what you gotta do,

and I will meet you at the race.

- Are you sure?
- Yeah. Yeah.

Okay.

Well, see you then.

Theo, this is amazing.

Thank you.

- See ya.
- Yeah.

[mellow music]

Hey.

Hey, where is everyone?

Well, Tara decided to
start her own car karaoke.

What?

I don't know.

I love these things.

Where was this one taken?

At a birthday party for Byron.

He didn't want to go
in at first,

but, I dragged him, of course.

And he ended up feeding
it 10 more times,

'cause we had so much fun.

[both laughing]

Wow.

And then a week later,

he broke up with me,

and that was dump number two.

You know,

when Warren proposed to me,

I thought about our
future together.

But, like Byron,

I just couldn't see it.

And it wasn't because I
didn't care about him,

or think that he was a
wonderful person, I did.

It's just the one for
me was still out there,

and the one for him.

Come here.

Look, I mean, he's obviously

just stringing her along, right?

I mean, how long do you
need to figure out

that you're into someone?

It's been 10 years. 10 years.

That's 365 days a year,
times 10.

That's 3,650 days, okay?

How many months, weeks,
days and years is that?

How many coffees you had?

We're not countin' coffees,
we're countin' weeks.

So, 12 weeks, right?

Well, look,

who cares if he's
still into her,

because you obviously are,

and her friends know you are,

they're all Team Theo, so..

She's obviously into him.

I can't compete with
that history.

Hey, you guys have
your own history.

I mean, what about
that wing roll?

Boom, pure dynamite.

- Okay, true.
- [Mike] And the burger,

and the funnel cake,
you said it yourself

that was inspired by the
times you two spent together.

- It was.
- So forget about him, man.

He's the past.

You're the future.

But not if you don't go for it.

Yeah, you know what?
You're right.

He is the past, I'm the future.

You know what?
I'm doing this, I'm going for it

- My boy.
- Yeah, Team Theo, come on!

- Oh, the back, right.
- Yeah.

Yes, I did it!

- I won!
- [Sydney laughing]

Wow, it looks like you
still got it, Syd.

- Oh, yeah.
- [Sydney laughing]

I'm gonna grab us some water.

You wanna grab the towels
from the back of the car?

Yeah, I can do that.

Woo!

Towels, towels,

towels, towels.

[Byron sighing]

You have a habit of
finding that.

Is this the same ring from..

Yeah.

I lost the receipt after
that New Year's, so..

So..

I thought I'd get back
together with Marla

at the end of this trip,

and make it official.

So this was meant for Marla?

I thought so.

But, I'm just not sure

I see her, you know?

With me,

especially after
seeing you again.

Right, because let me guess,
you don't know

who you see yourself with
in your future.

Well, I try.

[Sydney] Do you though?

Maybe you don't see it,

because all you see is yourself.

I was always there, Byron.

I, I never ever got away.

But you couldn't make
up your mind,

and you still can't,

which is, it's really too bad,

because I think Marla's
the one for you.

Do you really think so?

I mean, you don't think
that you and I?

No, not anymore.

You're right.

I'm sorry, Syd.

It's okay.

Hug it out?

[Sydney laughing]

[mellow music]

- [Sydney sighing]
- You're a good sport, Hwuay.

See you at the race?

If you can through all the dust.

[Byron chuckling]

[Sydney sighing]

[phone chiming]

Theo!

- Theo, hey.
- Hey.

So, I posted a picture of
your sexy burger on our blog,

and it's getting a lot of buzz.

Oh, that's great.

I, so, do you want me to come in

and help you in the kitchen?

You know, seeing as this
is all gonna blow up.

Thank you.
But like I told you,

I got my sous chef back now,

so, no more grease for you.

Oh. Well, hey, um.

I'll see you at the
race tomorrow?

Actually, I decided not to run,

but, I'm still gonna
send the food

along with a restaurant banner,

and I'm sure you'll crush it,

so, good luck,

and if you ever wanna stop by,

I'll make sure the
hostess has your name.

I'll see around, Sydney.

[mellow music]

- [Tara] Mhmm. Pepperoni.
- So cute.

Hey, you guys feel
like barbecue?

- Sure.
- Okay.

[Nicole] Hey, hey Syd,

Syd, how how was your run?

Oh, my run?

- Yeah.
- I found a ring in Byron's bag,

same one from college.

Okay, wait. Byron,

why weren't you
running with Theo?

Theo's restaurant's too busy.

It's got a buzz,

so, it's great.

Can we go back here?
A ring?

Did Byron propose?

No, it was meant for Marla.

Syd, I'm really sorry.

Don't be.

I'm not.

I think I just hung onto
him for so long,

because I couldn't stand the
idea of losing someone else.

But the reality is,

you can't hold on to
everything or anyone.

[mellow music]

[uplifting music]

Guys, it can't end like this.

It doesn't matter if Theo
is busy at his restaurant.

We're not wrong,

there's sparks
between him and Syd.

We've been fanning the flame,

and it hasn't been working.

Not yet, it hasn't.

Come on.

[crowd chattering]

[gun firing]

Hey! What are you doing?

I'm prepping for the
dinner rush.

Why aren't you at the
race with Sydney?

'Cause she doesn't need me.

Of course she does,

and I think you need her too.

Yes, I'd love that.

But you know what?

I lost that race to Byron, so..

Well actually, no you didn't.

Because she doesn't want him,

- she wants you.
- Are you sure about that?

Where does the power come from

to see the race to its end?

Seriously, guys?
It's cheery, it's a fire.

It's like the greatest
movie of all time.

Greatest race movie.

- No.
- Okay, we need to get going.

- What? I, uh.
- Yes.

- Don't burn the bread!
- Let's go, let's go.

[Theo] Put the
strawberries on simmer!

[Tara] Come on,

let's go!

- [Theo] Come on.
- [Nicole] Oh, there she is!

There she is!

[crowd cheering]

[crowd cheering]

There she is! There she is!

[group cheering]

Yay, you got this!

You got this, Sydney!

Go Syd!

You got this!

[group cheering]

[Theo] Woo, come on,

she's killing it!

[group cheering]

Come on, you got this!

Come on, come on!

- [group cheering]
- Woo!

[group cheering]

[Sydney gasping]

[crowd cheering]

All good, sport?

All good.

You go.

I'll just forfeit this one.

Hey.

- Theo.
- [Sydney laughing]

You okay?

There'll be no forfeiting.

What are you doing?

Doing what I told you I
was gonna do,

help you to the finish line.

Come on. Come on.

Can you stand?

Hey, come on.

Here we go.

Come on.

Almost there.

[group cheering]

All right, we got this.

[Marla and Byron chuckling]

[Nicole] Let's go, you got this.

[crowd cheering]

[group chuckling]

Almost there.

- Oh yeah, here we go!
- Here we go!

- Big finish!
- One, two.

Come on.

[group cheering]

[Tara] Good job!

You did it, you did it!

[group cheering]

Oh, yes.

[Nicole laughing]

Ah, me too.

Oh, don't leave me hangin'.

I won't.

[mellow music]

Okay.

All right.

Okay, now that was buzzworthy.

[Sydney and Theo chuckling]

[mellow music]