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Hello?

You almost here?

Moments away.

Hold on, I'm sending you something.

Huh.

You read through the article?

Sure did.

The data's flawed, plain and simple.

And did you see their source?

I know, one of our competitors.

Listen, I'm almost there,

so let's debrief on this when I get in.

Oh, and I have news.

What kind of news?

I'll tell you about it in person.

Okay, but is it good or bad?

I can't tell from your voice,

and you know I can't handle the suspense.

It's good, really good.

Oh!

Good morning! - Good morning.

Hey. -So-

This news you mentioned. - Hey, good weekend?

Yeah, it was really good.

Yeah, me too, me too.

I had a couple friends over,

a little D&D.

You know how it goes.

Oh, it sounds fun.

You'll have to tell us more about it at lunch.

Ah, I will.

First thing's first.

Apparently, LoveZoo's app only works 40% of the time

but I don't know why she had to lump us all together

and say that dating apps can't-

What did she say?

Uh...

"Dating apps can't reboot your love life".

Gotta get those clicks somehow.

I know, but our algorithm is good.

And according to the stats, 2 1/2 times as good.

We should just call this journalist

and give her our projected numbers.

Not yet.

We can't share our data until we go public,

and we can't go public until we get an investor on board.

Which reminds me.

Finally, the news!

What is it?

Guess who wants to meet with us?

No.

Yes!

We've been trying to get her in a room for three months.

This is huge, but why now?

Her assistant said that she wanted to broaden

her investment portfolio.

Zo!

I know!

Wait, when's the meeting?

Okay, that's the fun part.

The only open time slot she had was in an hour.

In an hour from now?

You ready to practice your pitch in the car?

Zo, please, as your COO,

I have had this pitch memorized for months.

You can never be too prepared.

Okay, okay.

Oh, can't forget these!

Yeah, I think we can manage get a lot more colour in here.

Not to intrude on the artist's process too much,

but could we include some orchids?

Absolutely.

We can customize it however you'd like.

That's part of my process.

So once we get the rest of this hung,

I'll go back,

I'll work on the design a bit more,

and send it over to you.

Perfect.

Great.

You know, I've been a big fan of your botanical art

ever since a friend of mine commissioned a piece from you.

It's stunning.

Oh, yeah? What-what piece?

It's this gargantuan green wall covered in violas.

Oh, the one with the water feature on the side?

I love that piece.

And your friend was great to work with.

Actually, she's the person who gave me your phone number.

You know, the number on your website

goes to a Shannon Harris, right?

I keep meaning to update that.

In any case,

I look forward to seeing your finished work here.

You and me both.

I apologize, I have another meeting to get to.

Do you need parking validated?

I can get my assistant to help with that.

No, thanks, I biked here.

Okay.

Thanks again, Mr. Beckett.

All right.

All right.

Okay.

Are you gonna be okay with all that?

Yes, thank you.

Okay.

I'll meet you in there?

Okay.

This is gonna be good!

Hi, um, could you hold that for a second?

Oh!

Beckett!

Oh, are you okay?

Yeah.

I asked you to hold the door open,

and you didn't and I dropped this and ruined these.

I'm sorry.

I'm not usually such a space cadet.

Well, earbuds.

Guess these really are noise-cancelling.

It's okay, I'm sure you didn't mean to.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Hey, could I offer you a caladium?

A what?

It's a plant.

But in this case, a token of apology.

It's really okay.

I'm not much of a plant person.

What, why?

Well, person I just met, I work a lot

so I'm not home enough to water them.

Ah, you're a workaholic.

I'm not a workaholic.

Oh, I-I didn't mean anything by that.

Well, I'm gonna be late for my meeting.

All right, go get 'em.

There you are, what took so long?

Parking.

Ah, what happened to the pitch sheets?

All the key info was on there.

Not to worry, my dear Jill.

One of the benefits of living in the digital age

is we can always email it after the meeting.

Oh.

Which we should get to. - Yes.

Ready?

Ready.

It's great to finally meet the creators of DigiLove.

Please, sit.

Thank you so much for making the time to meet with us.

We appreciate how busy your schedule is.

Pleasure's all mine.

So, your app predicts relationship compatibility, yes?

That's correct.

On a percentage scale.

Right.

I had my assistant download the beta version.

Your questionnaire is much more lengthy

than the average dating app.

And that's just step one.

After our users complete the questionnaire,

our behaviour analyst team contacts them

for a video interview.

Most other dating apps on the market

have ten or so key questions.

How do you know people will stick around

to complete their profile in an age when everyone's so busy?

People who really want to find love make the time.

At least that's what our research has shown.

Our test users, which makes up just over 4,000 profiles,

have shown us great results so far.

Mhm.

We have a pitch sheet with all the nitty gritty details.

I'll email that to you.

Great.

So what else do I need to know

about the profile building process?

Um, our research team also collects any other data

they can find online about each user.

We want to be as comprehensive as possible

to make sure that we get the most accurate match.

What kind of info?

Mostly social media.

We want to see how the user presents themselves,

and how they act candidly.

So you're building profiles and you're matching people

based on compatible personalities.

Correct. -Yeah.

Okay.

So hypothetically speaking, user completes their profile,

you analyze their info, then what?

Then we can break down their personality type.

How many personality types are there?

Twenty-six.

We've modelled our system loosely

around other personality tests,

but we ask our own questions.

It's pretty standard.

But what about chemistry?

How can you predict that certain je-ne-sais-quoi?

Chemistry prediction is actually our specialty.

It's what separates us from other dating apps.

We would never match people who are exactly alike,

there'd be no spark.

I'll be honest,

your app sounds intriguing.

What kind of pizza do you like?

What's that got to do with anything?

The questions may seem random

but they're very telling.

Anchovies and feta.

And how would you describe yourself?

Logical or emotional?

Logical.

You're on vacation.

Do you have a rough list of ideas

or do you have every detail planned?

Depends on the trip.

You look forward to coming into work most days,

true or false?

True.

You believe in fate or coincidence?

Coincidence, no question.

Me too.

Okay, so she's most likely a Class D,

but we'd have to do a little bit more digging to make sure.

What does that mean, class D?

You spend the bulk of your time at work,

but you're not afraid to let your hair down.

You're all business from nine to seven,

but when you leave,

you're actually pretty easy going.

Yes, but I-

You like to spend your free time

watching classical romance movies,

going bowling or fly fishing, depending on the weather.

Like I said earlier,

part of our profiles are built by asking questions,

and the other part is through online research.

We have several suitable candidates,

should you be interested in setting up a profile.

It's impressive, indeed.

I'll tell you what.

If you can prove to me that at least one of your couples

is as successful off screen as it is on,

I'll invest.

Let's say 90% compatibility or higher.

Sound fair?

I'll give you thirty days.

I leave for Shanghai next month.

Um, how do we prove that a relationship is successful?

Bring the happy couple in for a quick meeting.

That's all you need to prove the app works?

Ms. Jones, love is like a good movie:

I know it when I see it.

See you in thirty days.

What if we hired a couple actors, huh?

What, you got a better idea?

To pretend they're in love?

Ms. Lee's a smart woman,

she'll see right through that.

Yeah, you're right, you're right.

What if we hired a couple that's already in love?

I mean, if we try to track an external user,

they'll just tell us what we want to hear.

Exactly.

If we want to accurately track relationship progress,

we need an honest report.

What did you have in mind, exactly?

I think we should all sign up for an account.

See who gets the highest match.

Um, aren't there only like a few thousand profiles

to match with from our test users?

I mean, how is one of us supposed to match with someone

at 90% or more?

Four thousand, two hundred twenty-two profiles, actually.

And I know it's not a lot, but I'm up for the challenge.

Look, we all know this app works.

Now it's time for us to prove it.

Ah, this is so exciting.

Okay, if anyone is in a relationship

or you don't want to partake, I completely understand.

But let me lead by example here.

Sign up.

Okay, step one complete.

If you'll excuse me,

I'll be finishing the rest of my profile.

Cats or dogs?

That one's easy.

So you actually signed up?

I can't believe it!

What does that mean?

Zo, I love you,

but you haven't exactly had a boyfriend or gone on a date

since, oh, I don't know,

since we started this company together.

Has it been that long?

Almost two years.

Is it like riding a bike

or do I have to relearn everything?

You've been so busy trying to make sure

that everyone else finds love

that you forgot about yourself.

Well, my money's on you getting matched up anyway.

Mm, maybe we'll both find soulmates.

Sure, maybe.

You ready to call it a day?

Big week ahead.

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning.

As I'm sure you're all aware,

I matched with someone last night at 98%.

Yeah, we saw the numbers first thing this morning,

and wow.

I'm surprised as anyone.

I mean, did you see his profile?

Why, is he not your type?

So I am so happy.

I mean, this is great for the company,

but it's great for you too.

Did anyone else match?

The only other high match we got was Leo at 86%.

All bets are on you, boss.

No pressure, am I right?

Hey, do you have a sec?

Always.

You were right, haven't been on a date in a while.

Come, come.

Let's discuss.

Okay, what do I wear?

Oh, okay.

Has he messaged you saying what he's going to wear?

Green shirt and khakis.

Ooh, semi-casual, okay.

And where are you meeting?

Some cafe he recommended.

Okay, okay.

So you want something fabulous, but not too over the top.

Oh, you should wear that blue dress that you have.

No, it's-it's got like polka dots and it's like.

Yes!

I love that dress.

Thank you!

Okay.

Are you nervous?

I know it sounds silly, but yeah, a little.

Why?

Because of what Leo said?

Ugh, Leo has no filter.

What is our number one rule at DigiLove?

One step at a time.

One step at a time.

Just go for coffee and see how it goes.

You're right.

You're so right.

This is why you're my best friend.

Hey boss, can I take off early today?

I've been having stomach troubles,

if you know what I mean.

Sure, of course, Leo.

Thank you so much.

All right.

Honestly, I'm due.

No filter.

You got this.

No pressure.

No pressure at all.

One step at a time.

Uh, so you're Zoe.

And you're you.

Uh, I thought your name was Beckett.

That's my last name.

Oliver Beckett.

And Zoe?

Williams.

Zoe Williams.

Well, just when I thought the world couldn't get any smaller.

Oh, this is good.

It means I can finally apologize and make it up to you,

since you wouldn't accept my plant offering the other day.

Because you called me a workaholic.

Oh, I did?

Doesn't sound like me.

All right, well now I can, uh, get you a coffee

and then my karma is reset.

Well, I can't say no to that, now can I?

Can I get a latte please?

Oh, and an almond croissant.

Oh, and I will get, uh,

I'll get, uh, you know what, surprise me.

Surprise you?

Yeah, I like trying new things.

And what happens when you don't like what he brings you?

I-I guess I'll know for next time.

But I'm not picky.

You're very brave.

So how was your meeting in Ms. Lee's office the other day?

It went really well, actually,

despite the unusable pitch sheets.

Right.

Again, sorry.

It's okay. Honestly I,

I think I pitched better because I didn't have them.

You know, I had to rely on myself.

So what were you pitching?

I think I saw on your profile

you're an app developer or something?

Yeah.

Actually, I co-own DigiLove.

The-the-the one we're here right now on?

The one and only.

Wow!

So you mean to tell me I am on a date with the woman

behind the latest and greatest matchmaking service.

That's a really nice rhyme.

You know, full disclosure.

I'm not usually a dating app kind of guy.

You're not?

Okay, so what made you want to get an account with us?

I was forced into it.

A friend of mine was signing up,

and he didn't want to do it alone.

And so, lo and behold, here I am.

And has he matched with anyone yet?

No, not yet.

But, you know, I think he's looking forward to more users, and-

Yeah, he and I both.

I bet.

So can I ask, creative gardener?

What does that mean, exactly?

Uh, it means I arrange plants and flowers

in creative ways.

Okay, sounds mysterious.

Oh, very much so.

No, to be honest, there's no real definition for what I do.

It kind of depends on the plant or flower

that I'm working with.

Okay, what does that mean?

Okay, so for instance,

let's say I'm working with red roses.

Then the piece is maybe gonna be a bit more like romantic.

But if I'm working with dahlias,

then the installation's more dramatic.

Installation.

So you're an artist.

Yeah. - Okay.

It's just rather than working with white canvas,

I'm working with dirt.

Are you the one that designed that plant wall

in Ms. Lee's building?

Yeah.

Wow!

It's not totally finished, but yeah, that's me.

So how do you like running your own company?

I do.

Yeah, I-I do, yeah.

Why the hesitation?

It's, I love the creative part of it,

but the business side, not so much.

But, you know, I'm not very good

when it comes to dates and times and appointments and...

There's this app on your phone.

It-it's called, uh, the calendar app.

Ah, the calendar app on my phone,

I always forget about that.

I'm more of a stop and smell the roses kind of guy,

literally, and less of a, like alphabetize my Rolodex.

Well, lucky for you,

organization is a teachable skill.

You can learn it with a little bit of practice.

You just train your brain, you know?

Well, my company could use a brain like yours.

Well, I can help you with that if you want.

Really?

Yeah, of course, why not?

And I can teach you how to hold a door open too

while I'm at it.

Oh, wow.

Not gonna let me live that down, huh?

Oh, hey.

Thank you.

And what did I get?

Hey, green juice.

Nice, good so far.

And a Hawaiian pizza.

Let the universe decide, and you win.

Do you see what happens

when you open yourself up to surprises?

Huh.

Huh? What?

It's just funny, 'cause you and I,

we aren't really alike at all.

It's funny that we matched at 98%.

Is that uncommon?

Very.

We put a lot of research into making sure

we get our compatibility numbers right

and-and please don't take this the wrong way,

but I think maybe something's up with our algorithm.

Why, are people usually more similar?

Ah, not in all ways, no.

But in key areas, yeah.

What are key areas?

You don't keep a calendar

and you're spontaneous.

Those are key areas.

What's wrong with being spontaneous?

And you like Hawaiian pizza.

What, it is delicious!

Mm.

Just-just, come on,

it is sweet and salty and tangy.

Just give it a shot.

I'm good. -Come on, just try it.

Why would I want to put fruit on my pizza?

I'm not chopping up mangoes and putting it in my spaghetti.

All right, well what kind of pizza do you like?

Cheese.

And?

Cheese.

Cheese, just,

just cheese pizza?

Cheese pizza.

You find just cheese so delicious.

Yeah.

Wow, that is so boring.

Come on, you gotta live a little!

You need to try a really good cheese pizza,

because it is like heaven on earth.

All right, you might be right.

We're pretty different.

Is that a deal breaker, or?

No, you know what,

if I can be completely honest,

this is good, it's easy.

It's like, it's like we're old friends.

Yeah, ditto.

So maybe

you could teach me how to organize?

For sure, as friends.

Right, of course, as-as friends.

And as your friend, I feel like it is my duty

to convince you about what you're missing

with delicious Hawaiian pizza.

You got your work cut out for you.

So I-I could swing by your office tomorrow if you're free?

That sounds great.

Let me just check my schedule.

I can make 2:15 to 3:15 work.

That good for you?

Oh, uh, I don't know, let me check my schedule.

Oh, yeah, no, I'm good.

Okay.

Morning!

You're here early.

Oh, yeah, I couldn't sleep.

Ugh, been there.

So, how was your big date?

Should I start planning wedding invitations now or?

I think maybe we need to look into the algorithm,

see if we missed something.

It went that badly, huh?

Mm, it's not that it didn't go well, it's just...

What is it?

He likes Hawaiian pizza.

Say no more.

That's a deal breaker.

No, it's not about the pizza

it's about what the pizza represents.

We're just so different.

Well, you know our app accounts for that though, right?

We're not trying to match couples with twin personalities.

I know, but I looked into our classes

and he's a Class Y and I'm a Class B.

We both know those are the most incompatible classes.

Huh, that is weird.

Yeah.

And then I tried to do a social media deep dive,

but he's virtually non-existent online.

So what's your plan?

Gonna have to do some digging

the old fashioned way.

Actually, he's gonna come in later

so I can help him out with his website.

So maybe I can figure out why we matched.

So you're gonna spend more time with him

because you don't think that there's relationship potential.

Uh huh.

Well, I will ask Leo to look into the algorithm

and I'll let you know if we find anything.

But what is our Plan B if your theory is right

and you and Oliver aren't compatible?

Still working on it.

Okay.

Hey. -Hey.

Sorry I'm late, but hey,

I got you this to say thanks for your help.

That was nice of you, thank you.

What is it?

That's a chai latte.

Huh.

Never had one of these before.

And how do you like it?

It's actually quite good.

Okay, the first and most important tip I can give you,

be honest.

Be honest, okay.

Honesty is important all the time,

but especially with your online presence.

Your brand represents you.

So however you put yourself out there,

make sure it's an accurate reflection of who you are.

Okay.

Okay?

Your website is out of date,

unintuitive and frankly unappealing.

Ugh, don't hold back.

But your floral pieces are modern,

natural and beautiful.

You see the disconnect?

Point taken.

We'll need some newer photos,

and I can help you with that later,

but for now, let's just focus on your "about" page.

"Established in 2014."

What's wrong with that?

I think we can make it a little more personal.

For starters, why did you start the company?

What inspired you?

My grandmother.

We used to garden together all the time.

And what do you want people to feel

when they see your work?

Happiness, beauty.

What else? -Uh, let's see, I dunno.

I guess inspired.

This is so great.

You were right.

But, uh, now I'm gonna have to find

some other way to thank you,

'cause a latte is feeling a bit lacklustre.

Well, funny, you should ask.

There is something I would love your help with.

All right, shoot.

You know how we both thought

that our 98% match was a bit strange?

The team thinks that we may have missed something

on your profile build.

All right, so what do you need?

I was-I was wondering if you and I hung out more,

then maybe I would be able to put my finger

on what I wasn't able to calculate or consider.

So are you asking me to hang out more?

For science, yes.

Oh, well, if it's for science, then I can do that.

And I think we should do something that you love to do.

Okay, yeah.

Uh, I think I have an idea.

So we have a deal?

We have a deal.

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Wow, this is weird.

Yeah, really weird.

It doesn't make any sense.

The code all looks perfect to me.

Told ya, our code is crisp.

And you checked all the sub-designs?

And all the variables.

Huh.

Well, thanks for looking into it, Leo.

I appreciate it.

Yeah, no probs, boss lady.

Class B's and Class Y's are never compatible.

I'm still not convinced we checked everything.

No, you're right, it's weird.

And statistically unlikely.

Well, I'll look into it again tonight

after I'm wrapped up with Oliver.

Oh, yes.

How goes the research in the romance department by the way?

It's going all right.

No discoveries yet though.

I'm sure you'll figure it out.

I just hope I can in time.

I'm just gonna take this, okay.

All of that sounds great.

But how can you ensure we get organic engagement?

Right, okay.

Well, listen, I think we're on the right track.

How about a follow-up call next week?

Is Wednesday good for you?

Okay, perfect.

I've got to run, but we'll chat then.

Hi.

Hey, so you all set?

Depends. Where are we going?

Grab your coat.

Wow.

Oliver, it is so beautiful in here.

My studio space is close by,

so I spend a lot of time here.

Just come to admire the plants?

Yeah, you know, get some inspiration.

It's so peaceful.

It's like a great place to just meditate.

Meditate, huh?

And think of nothing?

That's the one.

Never tried it.

Really? -Yeah.

Here, here, take a seat.

So the trick to meditation

is you want to try to really be in the moment.

And how exactly does one do that?

Well, much like organization,

it is a skill that can be taught.

Why does that sound so familiar?

Okay, what do we do?

All right, close your eyes.

And focus on your breath.

It-it helps if you have, um, a phrase to come back to.

Like a mantra?

Yeah, exactly.

Okay.

There's no rules when picking one,

just whatever works for you.

What about "I have to pick up shampoo on the way home"?

Hmm, not bad

but maybe, uh, let's keep brainstorming.

Okay.

Oh, we have a motto at work.

"One step at a time."

Yeah, now that is perfect.

Yeah, when we were building the company,

Jillian and me,

we were getting so overwhelmed

with all the little things that we had to do,

so we'd say to each other, "One step at a time."

And then all those tasks just seemed more manageable.

Did it help?

Definitely.

We still say it to each other all the time.

Well, then I think that'll work great.

Okay.

One step at a time.

One step at a time.

You're supposed to say it in your head.

Mmhmm, Mmhmm, right.

Am I supposed to be like making lists

of all the things that I have to do?

Yeah, that is totally normal.

Okay, okay.

But, you know, you just come back to your mantra.

Whenever you find yourself making a list of errands,

you just tell yourself, "one step at a time."

Okay.

I promise, you do this fifteen minutes every day,

you would not believe how calm it makes you.

Well, it sounds very relaxing,

but I don't really have fifteen minutes to spare.

You will thank me later.

Okay, I'll think about it.

Wow, this is so pretty!

What is this one?

That's called a cordyline.

It's beautiful.

So, how do you relax?

Well, I really enjoy filing my taxes.

You just don't know how to turn it off, huh?

I wouldn't say that.

I just like to get things done

so then I don't have to worry about it later.

You don't like tax season?

Uh, no.

See, I am what they call a normal person.

Ah, right, right.

Wow, what are these ones?

They're gorgeous!

Flamingo flower.

Huh.

So enlighten me,

what does a "normal person" like?

I dunno, good food.

I love horror movies, uh, sports.

Oh.

I used to play basketball and soccer in high school.

Really? -Yeah.

Hmm.

What?

You strike me as more of an indoor kid.

Wow.

Well I guess I'm gonna have to prove you wrong then.

I guess so.

So soccer and basketball?

Yeah, don't look so surprised.

What's that plant?

Oh, yeah.

Well that beautiful one is a weed

that should have been pulled out.

I'll let somebody know.

So I noticed you got a hundred new followers

on social yesterday.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

I always forget to check up on that stuff.

Did you get any new clients yet?

No, not yet.

I wish, I could use some.

What are you doing next weekend?

Let me check my schedule.

Look at you with your schedule.

Yeah, and nothing yet.

Okay.

What would you think about doing an exhibit

to showcase your art?

Yeah, I've done farmer's markets and stuff,

but I always end up losing money

'cause of the hosting costs.

True.

It's hard to get around that.

Yeah.

Unless...

Unless?

Unless you have a really great friend

who's got a really great space in her building.

It's gonna need some surface touch-ups, but.

I dunno, that sounds like a lot of work.

Yeah.

Everything worth doing is a lot of work.

No, I mean for you.

I don't want to put that on your shoulders.

I would be so happy to help, seriously.

Really?

Yeah.

I'll tell you what,

if you don't get at least ten new clients at the exhibit,

I'll commission you myself.

I can't say no to that.

All right, but we're gonna have to find a way

to promote DigiLove too, you know,

like make sure DigiLove posters are everywhere,

you know, cross-pollinate.

Well, well, well,

it looks like you do have some business savvy after all.

Uh huh.

Beckett's Botanical Designs.

Sign me up!

Hey, since you're the one with all the good ideas,

why don't you pick the activity for next time?

So you want to hang out again?

Yeah, I'm as invested in this experiment as you are.

Plus, I'm dying to see what your version of fun is.

All right.

Just promise me we won't spend the night doing our taxes.

You like baseball?

Oh yeah, I love it.

You want to go to a game?

Actually, I had something else in mind.

Look at the fish!

er?

Correct.

For free?

Not for free.

More like for no money.

Hmm.

Wait, what did I say?

We're gonna be promoting DigiLove

at an event where there will be a lot of people.

Right.

Okay, well, it's all cool by me.

But I must say that Oliver is one lucky fella

to have you as a friend.

What do you mean?

Just very generous with your time is all.

It's all good research for the company.

Okay.

What is it?

I just matched with someone else.

At 90%.

What?!

Oh wow.

I can't believe it.

I think what you mean is: yay!

If this is a third match, I swear.

It's Ms. Lee's office.

Zoe Williams speaking.

Ms. Williams, it's Ms. Lee.

How are things?

I wanted to check in on your progress.

It's going really well.

We actually have a couple of options

of who we might bring in now.

I'm looking forward to it.

Listen, I'm glad things are going so well

because my trip to Shanghai has moved up

and we might need to reschedule our meeting.

Is everything okay?

Yes, I just have to travel sooner than originally planned.

Are you available a few days earlier?

Of course, we can move the meeting up,

no problem.

Great.

Truthfully, I'm sorry to take time away from our deal,

but you seem confident in the couples you have lined up.

We are very confident.

Well I appreciate your flexibility.

My assistant will set something up.

Goodbye for now.

Well, I guess it's a good thing

you just made another match.

Mmhmm.

Dear Bachelor #2,

I'm 90% sure we're going for coffee.

When's good for you?

I would never say that.

But I guess I am setting up another date?

What about Oliver?

Right, right, you're just friends.

And it's my duty as CEO

to give us our best possible chance of success.

I have to explore every option.

Okay, so what are you gonna do for this date?

Candlelit dinner?

Horseback riding in the park?

Well I guess if I want comparable results,

I'm gonna have to go to the same cafe, right?

Oh you're setting up a date, not a scientific experiment.

Yeah but they have really good pastries.

Oh, well, now you're talking.

Zoe? Hey.

Hi, it's great to meet you.

Likewise.

Hey, where'd you find out about this cafe?

I walk by here every day on my way to work

and I had no idea it existed.

A friend brought me here once.

Where do you work?

Oh, just south a couple blocks on Commerce Way.

I'm a financial advisor.

I work in the big green building.

So you're good with numbers.

Hey, I'll take a latte and an almond croissant, please.

I'll have the same.

Hmm.

That's kind of freaky.

It's my exact order.

Really? -Yeah.

I guess that's what makes us so compatible.

I guess so.

So what made you want to get into financial advising?

It's just something I've always been good at.

I figured it'd be the best logical career choice for me.

That's sort of what I did with my business partner.

We went to college together and, uh, we had the same goals.

Mm, and where did you go to college?

M.I.T.

I went to Harvard.

Wow.

What a small world.

So small.

I'm sure we crossed paths at some point.

Yeah, probably.

Hmm. - Huh.

So what do you like to do in your free time?

Oh.

Honestly, I don't have much free time.

I, I work long hours.

Same here.

But as far as hobbies go,

I guess you could say I love games.

What kind of games?

Well, everything.

Um, board games, video games, sports.

Doesn't matter.

I just, I love a little competition.

And what about you?

Well, I guess that's something we can add

to the list of things we have in common.

Mm, this is incredible.

Mmm.

So, what about pizza?

You a fan?

Isn't everyone?

I know this great little pizzeria.

They have the best cheese slices you'll ever have.

Oh, yeah?

Look, this is a lot of fun,

and you seem really cool.

Plus, 90% compatibility.

Those are some good odds.

Mmhmm.

Wow! You are really good at this, huh?

Wow, look at you!

Care to make things interesting?

Depends.

What's at stake?

Mm, loser buys ice cream?

Ah, you are on.

Oh!

Just a little rusty.

That was really good form.

Thanks, coach.

Ah!

Oof!

All right, maybe I'm a lot rusty.

Okay, it's not really that fair.

I have a bit of an advantage.

Oh yeah, what's that?

I come here once a week.

So basically, this is your version of meditation then?

Yeah.

Isn't it so much better than thinking about nothing?

Oh it's definitely better than doing your taxes.

I'll say that.

Except for now I'm out ten bucks for ice cream.

All right, all right.

Oh, no, no, no, no.

You already put me to enough shame.

Well just be lucky that I didn't go full throttle.

Really?

What does full throttle Zoe look like?

You get all angry like the Hulk?

No, but there is a victory dance.

Well that I gotta see.

I mean, come on, you won.

Get dancing.

No, I do not know you well enough for that yet.

You'll know I trust you when you see it.

Well, I look forward to that day.

All right, champ.

Let's get that ice cream.

So there's a lot to choose from,

what are you gonna get?

Oh, I always get, you know what?

Surprise me.

Wow, Zoe, you are a changed woman.

I think it's okay to take a risk on this.

Ice cream is always delicious.

Fair enough.

Can I get, uh, one honey pistachio

and one cayenne chocolate please?

So are you excited for the exhibit?

Yeah, very excited.

You should stop by my office in a couple of days.

I'll show you the space

and we can make an official game plan.

All right, yeah.

That sounds perfect.

And I'll help you set everything up.

We both know that's my specialty.

No, Zoe, you've already done so much for me as it is.

I-I-I can't ask you to put yourself out any further.

It's nothing, really.

Mm, Oliver, you have to try this.

Honey and pistachio, who knew?

Mm!

I am never going back to vanilla again.

So, what do you think?

Wow, I mean, this space is perfect.

Yeah, we're so lucky.

I was thinking we can put some of your work up here,

and then maybe hang some from here.

Obviously we'll have to do some tidying,

get some proper overhead lighting,

and maybe even put a fresh coat of paint on this wall.

Wow, you really are the organization queen.

And we can set up some refreshments here if you want.

Yeah, that is a really good idea.

Hey, listen.

I know you're not much of a plant person,

but I was thinking since you're hosting an event like this,

it's time you learn just some of the basics.

Hmm, okay.

So, you see anything that, uh, you like?

Uh, that one's pretty.

This? -Yeah.

This is a bromeliad.

He's pretty high maintenance.

You gotta make sure the water is just right,

not too wet, not too dry.

Sometimes you got to mist it.

Right.

Do you have anything that doesn't require

a daily check-in?

Uh, yeah, I got this one here.

This is an aloe.

You've probably seen this one before.

So you gotta water him once a week.

Sometimes every other week.

Sounds manageable.

Yeah.

He's kind of quirky.

Not your usual beauty.

I like him.

He'll fit nicely with my fake plants.

So when you're transplanting,

you want to make sure you have enough soil,

but not so much that it can't breathe.

Just enough that it stands upright.

Pack it tight but not too tight.

Got it. -Yeah.

Want to give it a shot?

Okay.

Ooh, oops.

That's okay.

You know, sometimes part of the fun is about getting messy.

So do you ever sketch out your designs

ahead of time before diving in?

Sometimes, but when you're being creative

you don't always want to plan.

You know, you just do what feels right.

Well, everything is coming together nicely.

What's left to do on your end?

You know, a few details like this

but other than that the big thing is,

I gotta get my keys for my studio

so I can bring all the pieces over here.

You don't have your keys?

No, no,

my ex has them.

Oh.

We started Beckett's Botanicals together,

you know, she was the administrator

and I was the artist.

Surprise, surprise.

What, uh, what happened?

It's a long story.

But, uh, anyway,

I lost my keys and she has the master set

so I'm gonna have to meet up with her and get them.

Cool.

Well, I got to get going.

Lots of prep work to do. -Oh.

But speaking of keys, here, take those.

You can just, uh, lock up when you're done.

Okay.

Oh, hey, hey, hey, don't forget your aloe.

Right, thanks again. -Here you go.

See you tomorrow.

Hello.

Hi.

Uh oh, what happened?

So I've been thinking.

You know the past relationship portion

on our profile building?

What about it?

I think we need more questions on the questionnaire.

And more in-depth discussions for the interviews too.

Why do I feel that this isn't about our app?

I think Oliver and his ex have unfinished history.

And you think that's what's wrong

with our compatibility prediction?

That we don't get enough info

about people's past relationships?

This whole time I've been looking at it

like there's something wrong with our algorithm

but maybe I've been coming at it from the wrong angle.

What if we just don't get enough information to start with?

Zo, you know better than anyone how thorough we are.

You're right, I'm overreacting.

But- -Here it comes.

Just in case I am right,

I'm gonna ask Leo to look into one last thing for me.

Can I ask you something?

As your friend and not your business partner?

Go on.

Do you really think there's something wrong with the app,

or are you just trying

to find your way out of something good?

I just want to make sure.

You remember why we started this business together, right?

I know.

But your ex is a jerk.

And just because you trusted your heart once

and it backfired,

doesn't mean it's gonna happen again.

That's all I'm saying, as your friend.

Now, having said that,

you're the smartest person I know.

So if you need to ask Leo to do one last thing,

I think you should.

Thanks, Jill.

I'll keep you posted.

Okay, bye.

So we did some more digging like you asked,

both into the algorithm and question side of things.

And?

And we came across-

You found something.

Well, it's a teensy-tiny,

like small, small like a mouse,

like teensy, super small,

basically nothing to worry about,

super tiny coding error.

Leo, you're gonna have to give it to me straight, please.

What'd you find?

The compatibility numbers are off.

The numbers are off.

Yeah.

By how much?

Well, that's the thing,

we haven't figured out by how much.

Oh.

I'm sorry, I can't believe we missed this.

It was right in front of me.

Right.

Look, I promise I'm gonna pour my soul into it, okay?

We're gonna figure out what's wrong stat

so we can get some answers, okay?

I know you're meeting with Ms. Lee in a couple of days,

and we will not stop working until we figure out what's up.

Okay? We're not gonna stop working.

I see.

You know, we're gonna monitor the situation.

Yeah.

Is everything okay?

Yeah, yes.

Yeah, you're making the same face I made

when I had my stomach problems.

Yeah, yes.

Thank you, Leo, for your hard work.

I really appreciate it.

Let me know when you figure out what-what happened.

Absolutely.

Don't stop working.

How did we miss the coding error?

Oh, well, um, oh I guess-I guess-guess I'm glad

that Leo found this coding error before our meeting with Ms. Lee,

That would have been...

Disastrous? Yeah.

And you were right!

Ah! You were right, your instincts were right!

So that's a-that's a victory, isn't it?

Or were you kind of hoping to be wrong in this case?

No, no.

I'm glad we know now.

And what about that guy David?

There's potential there, right?

Oh, I don't know.

He's like super nice, but I don't know,

it's almost like we're too similar.

And that's bad because?

There wasn't any spark.

Okay.

Uh, okay, not to be too much of like a downer here,

but what are we gonna do about this meeting with Ms. Lee?

Um, so what are your plans for the rest of today?

Well, I need to keep my mind busy,

and I still have to set everything up for the exhibit

so still lots to do there.

Do you need a hand?

Yes, please.

Yes, let's do that.

Wow, this is incredible.

Did you do all this?

Hi.

Jillian helped.

Yeah, a little prep goes a long way.

Yeah, but there's barely anything left for me to do.

It's all so beautiful.

I'm glad you like it.

Hey, do you need help with anything else?

I'm gonna get going.

Oh, where are you going?

Oh, I've got that follow-up meeting

with Ms. Lee in a couple days.

I have some files to get prepped.

Has it been a month already?

Three weeks, yeah.

Time flies.

Wow. You know, I-I forget that you're not just a hero

saving my business but you actually have a day job.

It's like you're leading a double life.

By day, app developer.

By night, promoter of botanical art businesses.

Speaking of businesses,

I see that you got a couple thousand new followers,

organically.

Oh, no pun intended.

No, pun very much intended.

Yeah, so what do you think that all means for tomorrow?

I think it means we're gonna be very, very busy.

Look, I cannot thank you enough for all of us.

Oh, it's nothing.

That's what friends are for.

Oh!

You know what else friends are for?

Oh, no, you didn't.

Hah!

Okay, okay.

Yeah, that's what I thought.

Oh, okay, okay!

The audacity!

Ah!

Okay, make it!

Truce, truce, truce, truce, truce, truce.

Okay.

Okay, okay, okay, okay, I surrender.

I surrender.

Fine.

Well that was fun but now I'm soaked.

Well here, I happen to have a towel.

Here.

I-I gotta take this.

Oh that's okay,

I have to take off anyway.

Um, see you tomorrow?

Yeah, definitely.

Hey.

Yeah, I got the keys, thank you.

Are you still coming tomorrow?

Yeah, I'm excited too.

It's gonna be great.

Morning.

Oh, hey, morning.

Here, one sec.

For you.

Thanks.

What?

You look incredible.

Thanks.

Oliver, these are stunning.

I'd be shocked if they don't all sell.

Ready to rock?

I am ready to roll.

Everything okay?

Yeah, never better, why?

I don't know, you seem a little, uh,

eh, I'm sure it's nothing.

Where is everybody?

You did say 11 on all your posts, right?

Yeah, yeah, and I, I double-checked,

the signs are up outside.

Hey, welcome.

Come on in.

I think you're gonna be very busy.

It looks amazing!

Thank you so much for swinging by.

You're the best.

Oh, I wouldn't miss it!

It looks incredible in here.

Wow!

Hey, this must be the famous Jillian

I've heard so much about.

And you must be Oliver.

It's great to put a face to the name

of the person who's been hogging my best friend.

Hey, listen, I heard you helped with this set up

and I can't thank you enough.

Aw, well I would do anything for Zoe.

Anything.

You know what, I totally get it.

She's pretty great.

The very best.

Okay, guys, I'm right here.

Oh, welcome, welcome.

Can I interest you in a glass?

Oh, I'm okay, thanks.

Would you like me to walk you to the installation area?

Actually, is Oliver here?

Oh, the esteemed artiste.

So you know him?

I do.

Oh, close friends?

Something like that.

We were partners.

Life or business?

Oh, sorry, none of my beeswax.

I just kind of get nervous around pretty women.

Oliver's right over there.

Thank you.

Hey.

Ah, so I-I-I'll be right back.

But, look, Jillian,

help yourself to any of those plants there as a thank you.

Oh, thank you.

Yeah.

He's nice.

Yeah.

Hey. -Shannon.

Thank you so much for coming.

I-I-I really appreciate the support.

Oh, this is amazing, Oliver.

Great job.

Yeah, well, uh, I had a lot of help.

Hey, did you give any thought to our chat last night?

Signed, sealed and delivered.

This means a lot.

Thank you for selling it back to me.

Oh, please.

It was a long time coming.

And besides, the business was mostly yours anyway.

And I couldn't say no to that price.

You were never one for nature really, were ya?

No, I do like my creature comforts.

So, when are you gonna tell her?

Sorry?

That woman over there.

When are you gonna tell her that you like her?

Oh, Zoe?

Oh, no, no, no, we're just friends.

And I'm the Queen of England.

No, no, she-she's great.

But like, we are complete opposites.

So?

You know they say opposites attract for a reason, right?

Yeah, but we agreed that we would just remain friends.

Oliver, you get one life.

Tell her how you feel.

I mean, she put on this whole event, right?

Maybe she feels the same way.

And that's why you were always the smarter one.

Again, like, thanks for everything, Shannon.

Of course.

All right, I gotta get back to it.

So take a look around and let me know if you need anything.

I'll see you later. -Yeah.

Wow, thank you so much.

Good night, man.

Thanks again.

Of course, you nailed it.

Bye Leo.

So?

That exceeded my wildest expectations.

You get ten new clients?

A little north of that.

How many?

Twenty-four.

Plus, I sold all of these pieces.

Twenty-four new clients?

I guess I'm not gonna have to commission you after all.

Ah, you still could.

I wouldn't mind bumping it up to twenty-five.

Plus, then give us an excuse to hang out a little more.

Look, I wasn't gonna say anything

but someone very wise and very beautiful

once told me that being honest is crucial.

I like you a lot.

Oliver-

I know, we're really different,

but I think that's what makes this so interesting.

And I know that we said we were just gonna remain friends,

but the more time we spend together,

the more I'm starting to think your app is right.

Well, in the interest of honesty,

there's something that I should tell you.

We confirmed that the numbers are wrong

for compatibility prediction.

Wrong how?

We're not sure yet.

Leo's looking into it.

I don't know if maybe we needed to be more comprehensive

with our relationship history questions,

or if it was something else but...

This isn't about my ex Shannon, is it?

Because believe me when I say that is completely over.

She just came to be supportive today.

Honestly, it's not about that, no.

At first I thought maybe it was but,

does it really matter?

Numbers are off.

I can live with that.

Oliver, you're a great guy and a great friend.

But I trust the numbers.

Always have.

More than you trust your own heart?

My head and my heart trust the numbers.

So what are you saying, you just don't like me?

I do like you.

As more than a friend?

I just don't even think you believe that.

I'm really sorry if I hurt your feelings.

Zoe, I know it's really hard to be vulnerable,

but I like you and no algorithm or-or number

is gonna change that.

I don't know what to tell you.

I'm really sorry.

How you doing?

Not great, to be honest.

I got a croissant for you.

Is this thing actually real?

Yeah, you want it?

Have you seen my thumbs?

No trace of green anywhere.

Me neither, and now it just makes me sad looking at it.

Thanks, I'm not hungry.

I'll eat it later.

You want to talk about it?

I can't believe DigiLove failed.

I can't believe I failed.

And now things with Oliver and I are

definitely done.

Hey, look at me.

You didn't fail.

You took a risk.

And in the last few weeks I have seen you grow more

than I have ever seen you grow before.

I'm so proud of you.

Now, what are we gonna do about this meeting tomorrow?

Well we're just going to have to go in

and tell Ms. Lee the truth.

Our compatibility numbers are off.

We may never have a chance like this again, Zo-

I know, but we can't lie.

And we don't have another couple lined up.

Well, I had an idea.

Now keep in mind,

these are desperate circumstances.

If this is about Oliver-

It's not.

I was thinking,

what if we brought Leo and his match in?

I know it's not quite 90%, but 86 is pretty close.

And maybe Ms. Lee would understand.

I thought about that,

but if our numbers are off, then his numbers are off too.

I also thought about that David guy, but-

Right.

Didn't you say that you two were strangely alike?

Like he was like your male equivalent?

Yeah, we're like basically the same person.

Huh.

What?

Well, hear me out.

Do you think there's a chance

that your compatibility with David could actually be higher?

What if you reached out to him and just took the temperature,

now that Oliver's out of the picture?

Look, obviously there's no pressure either way.

I'm just brainstorming here.

I don't know.

Might be worth a shot.

I'll think about it.

For DigiLove.

Come here.

What even is the big deal about a croissant?

It's just flour and water.

Ooh, almond in there.

Chocolate.

Maybe I should call Zoe,

tell her she was right,

you know, about croissants.

One step at a time.

One step at a time.

Man, I'd really love a croissant!

Okay.

One step at a time.

One step at a time.

Sorry I didn't message you earlier.

Work's been really busy.

No, it's all good.

My mom used to say "if you want something in life,

"be ready to fight for it."

She sounds like a smart woman.

Where do you think I got it from?

So the cheese is good here?

Oh, the best.

Two cheese slices please.

Actually, can I try the Hawaiian?

Pineapple on pizza?

Mmhmm. -Oh.

Never was a fan of that.

Me neither, really.

And I said to him

he would never get a deal like this again

and he signed the contract right on the spot.

Speaking of contracts, how's work going for you?

It's going okay.

We recently found out that there's a problem

with our compatibility numbers,

but we're working on it.

And that's why the app hasn't gone fully public yet.

Just some bugs to work out.

Thank you. - Awesome.

That's so funny.

I actually matched with someone else at 83%,

"go with the odds."

I would do the same.

I don't know why I ordered this.

I don't like Hawaiian pizza.

I told you,

shoulda gone with cheese.

Cheese is safe.

Cheese is good.

What time is it?

12:13.

I'm so sorry, I have to go.

Well, um, is-is everything all right?

Better than all right. I just had an epiphany.

David, thank you for everything,

but I don't think this is gonna work out

because you're right:

cheese is safe.

Huh?

You should link up with your 83% match.

Who knows what could happen?

You might even order fruit on your pizza!

Jill!

Hey, how'd it go with David? Are you almost here?

Change of plans.

Can you stall the meeting with Ms. Lee?

Uh, I-I can try.

Um, how long are you gonna be?

A couple of minutes past, no more than five.

I will do what I can.

Ah, you're a lifesaver!

Seriously. I'm taking you out for ice cream later.

Yes, you are.

Zoe?

What are you doing here?

I had to come see you.

How did you even know I was here?

Well, that's the funny thing about social media.

When you tag your location,

your followers can tell where you are.

Probably shouldn't have skipped the safety chapter

when I taught you how to use it.

Oh, right.

I have to tell you something important.

Okay.

I ordered Hawaiian pizza.

You came all the way here to tell me that?

And those are the Latin roots of the word algorithm.

It's fascinating.

Thank you for the context, Ms. Jones.

Oh, please, call me Jillian.

Right, Jillian.

But is your CEO planning to join us today?

Yes, she is on her way.

She will be here any minute.

I don't tolerate tardiness.

Where is she?

Well, um, the truth is she's running late

because she had something very important

to do on her way here.

More important than this meeting?

No, it's not that exactly-

Then we'll have to reschedule.

I may have moved our meeting up

but you should have told me you weren't ready.

We could have met after my return from Shanghai

instead of wasting each other's time.

Okay, I'm gonna just, I'm gonna,

I'm gonna just try her one more time.

I'm sure that her approach is imminent.

I came here to tell you that I'm the kind of person

that orders vanilla ice cream and cheese pizza,

so meeting you has really shaken things up for me.

And the real reason I wanted to spend so much time with you

wasn't to research why the numbers were wrong.

It's because I was having so much fun with you.

And I don't care about the numbers anymore.

I want to be with you.

I want to be with you.

So you're the happy couple.

Ms. Lee, I'm so sorry I'm late.

I told your colleague I don't tolerate tardiness,

unless there's a really good reason.

Care to explain?

Ms. Lee!

Ms. Lee, Ms. Lee, I geo-tracked Zoe

and she should be, oh, hi Zoe, everyone.

I can give you the full picture if you want.

I think you should at this point, don't you?

The truth is,

Oliver and I matched at 98%,

but we're very different.

We're polar opposites, really, but hi, Ms. Lee.

And a couple of weeks ago,

while we were getting to know each other-

We realized that there was a very small error in our coding.

Our compatibility numbers are off.

Your numbers are off?

By how much?

Well that's the thing-

We, uh, only very recently discovered

that our code has been rounding down instead of up.

So the percentages are decimally off, if at all.

Jill, what are you?

What does that mean?

You two aren't 98% compatible.

You're 99% compatible.

Ms. Lee, I apologize,

but the real reason I was late

was because we had a falling out,

and I had to fix things with Oliver first.

Ms. Williams, you mean to tell me

you prioritized a romantic relationship

above my investment?

Congratulations, DigiLove.

You've got an investor.

What?

I know.

You were late, your pitch was messy

and I'm fairly certain you didn't know

about the coding error until moments ago.

But I also have eyes.

And I asked that you bring me a couple

to prove your app works.

And clearly it does.

Like I said,

I know love when I see it.

Thank you, Ms. Lee, you won't regret this.

My assistant will send over the papers

for signing while I'm in Shanghai.

By the time I get back,

I want your app ready for public launch.

Of course.

Now if you'll excuse me, I have a plane to catch.

See you in a couple months.

All right, is it finally time for the victory dance?

It is finally time for the victory dance.

You're gonna build an empire,

I promise you.

Wanna hear something fun?

Always.

"So Some Dating Apps Do Work:

How the DigiLove App Can Change Your Love Life."

Who knew journalists changed their minds occasionally?

We did it. - Mmhmm.

Um, team, we got an update on our numbers,

and we just surpassed our subscriber goal for this month.

What?

Yes!

So cheers, everyone.

I have just a small toast I want to make, um,

if that's okay.

Firstly, I know I don't work here,

but I've seen how hard you've all been working

for the past year and I'd say

congratulations are definitely in order.

Aw! Thank you. -Hear, hear.

Yeah.

And, uh, secondly, Zoe,

this app is what brought us together in the first place.

And this space is where I realized

that I had feelings for you,

and where I realized that you're the one.

Zoe, I love you.

And I want to spend the rest of my life

being spontaneous with you

and disagreeing about pizza toppings.

Will you marry me?

Yes!