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(in French): Tu danses bien.
(child laughing)

Allez.

(gasps)
Oh!

Uh...

Au revoir, ma puce.

Mrs. Dupont, I uh...

Were we supposed
to have a meeting?

- I wanted to stop by
for a chat.

- Is this about the park?

The kids were falling asleep
during math.

I mean, I thought,
why not take them outside

and within 30 minutes,
they were shouting out sums

like they're
in Good Will Hunting.

- Celeste, we're at the end
of your probation year.

- I know and I'm not putting
all my eggs in one basket

because the bigger school
in St. Louis would be fine.

But I so wanna stay here.

Lachapelle rocks!

- I'm afraid
we're not keeping you on.

- What?

- Your teaching methods,
well,

they are unconventional,
to say the least.

- Kids learn best through play.

Especially in first grade.

- That may be so,
and I support your values,

but like it or not,
we have a curriculum to follow.

- Look, my kids
love coming to class.

And how many other first graders

know how to speak French
and play guitar already?

I care about their happiness,

just as much
as I do their education.

- That is exactly why
you're the first person

that came to mind
when our benefactor mentioned

about an au pair job
in New York.

- An au pair?

- Mm-hmm.
- I'm supposed to be a teacher.

Oh, I'm not gonna pass
my probation year, am I?

- You have a wonderful way
with the children, Celeste.

But this role's
a better fit for you.

Richard Tyler
was in town last week

developing a property here

and he was looking
for an au pair.

- Wait a second,
I can't just drop everything,

change my career,
and move to New York City?

(sighs)

(upbeat music)

(hubbub)

- And as soon
as we get the building permits,

we will be good to go.

No, Josh and I are just putting
the finishing touches

on the model right now.

- Dad, I hurt my foot
in gym class

so maybe I should give ballet
a miss for today?

- Absolutely, no,

we would be proud to show it
to any potential investors.

- Hey, if she's missing ballet,
then I'm missing karate.

- Hey, some awareness, please.

I'm in the middle of a call
right now.

- There's nothing wrong
with your foot, blockhead.

- There's nothing wrong
with yours either, wannabe.

- Hey, guys, maybe we--
- Are you saying I'm lying?

- Like 200%.
- Hey!

- He totally started it.
- What?

- I don't care who started it.
But I'm finishing it.

Lilly, your foot looked
just fine 10 minutes ago

when you were dancing around
in the living room.

And Max,
your sister's going to ballet,

so you're going to karate.

(huffs)
- Josh,

where are we on the au pair?
Please, for my sanity,

tell me you found one.
- Not yet.

But we're interviewing
candidates tomorrow.

- Wonder how long it'll take us
to get rid of this one.

(soft music)

- Last month,
Mark and I break up.

Now I lose my job.

My life's officially a disaster.

- Mark was not right for you.

- Still, I can't believe
he ended things

because he thought I used
my windshield wipers too often.

I...
(laughs)

- Okay.

Can you retake
your probation year?

- What's the point?

I wanted to change
the education system.

And my methods are good.

And teaching through play
is how they do it in Scandinavia

'til the age of seven.

And it's showing
amazing results.

- Maybe they're just
not ready for you.

Listen,

I think you're looking at this
from the wrong perspective.

It's a glass half full situation
to me.

- Are you referring
to the unemployment

or to the fact that my dreams
have been squashed to a pulp?

Hmm?
- Hello.

You have a chance
on a job in NYC.

- Yeah.

Skyscrapers, pollution,
overcrowding.

The glass keeps filling up.

- Think of it as a chance
to start over.

New job, new direction.

Maybe find a new love.

- Oh, please.
Men in suits with big egos?

Renee, I'm not even
in the right headspace

to eat a croissant,
never mind meet a man.

Plus, you're talking
like I have the job already

when all I actually have
is an interview tomorrow

with Mr. Richard Tyler.

- Richard Tyler?

The property guy?
- Who?

(laughs)
- The New York property guy.

(gasps)
Oh.

His name is mentioned
everywhere.

Look, I'll show you.

Okay, weird,
no photos, just articles.

This one says
that he values his privacy

and doesn't allow photographs.

- Wow, he sounds fun.
- Stop.

Oh, uh...

This one says that he came off
self-important and aloof

at a dinner gala last month.

- Well, there's bound
to be lots of Richard Tylers.

- Who are property developers
in NYC?

- There's no way
it's the same guy.

- Ah!
- I mean,

where's this croissant?
(scoffs)

Hold this for me.

- Hmm?
- You did good.

(chuckling)

(video call ringing)

- Hi, Celeste Robinson?
- Hey. Yeah, it's me.

Um, yeah, I was just checking.

It's really nice to meet you.

- You too. Sorry I'm late.
Should we just jump right in?

- Sure!
- Your resume sounds great,

by the way.

You've been
a kindergarten teacher

and have qualifications in art,

cookery, music, and languages.

- What can I say,
I love to learn.

- And you're part French?
- Yes.

My Grandma Sophie
was from Paris,

so she's the one
who taught me French

and uh, got me into cooking.

- So, you're fluent
in the language then?

- Oui, parfaitement bilingue.
Totally.

I-I spent summers in Paris,
travelled across France.

Um, and-and the place
where I live now

is actually of French origin,
so lots of ties,

I guess, Mr. Tyler.

- Oh, I'm actually Josh.

I-I work for
Tyler Property Development,

hence the uniform.

I'm Richard's PA.

- I'm sorry, I-I didn't realize.

- Not at all.

Richard really wanted
to be here

but he had to go
to an important meeting.

- So, are we rescheduling?

- Uh... no.

I was just going to do
the whole interview.

- Wait, so he's not even gonna
meet any of the candidates?

What kind of parent
doesn't meet the person

looking after their kids?

- He's mega busy with work,

but he is going
to watch the recordings.

- This is being recorded?

- We did inform you of that
in the email.

- You know, any chance
you can cut that last part out?

(Celeste sighs)

Renee, I basically called him
a bad parent.

- Oh, well, you didn't even know

if you wanted to do
the au pair thing anyway.

- I know,
but what am I gonna do now?

I have zero job prospects.

- The coffee shop in town
is looking for a new barista.

(phone rings)
Uh-uh.

(call beeps on)
- Hello?

- Hello, Miss Robinson?
This is Josh

from Tyler Property Development.
- Hey! Josh.

- I'm calling to inform you
that you got the job.

- I-I got the job?
- Stop!

(Celeste): Are-are you serious?
- I'm very serious.

- That's amazing.
Thank you so much.

- How quickly can you get here?

- How quickly to New York City?
- Yes.

We need you ASAP.

We cover all expenses,
of course.

- I guess if I could
hop on a flight,

I could be with you say,
tomorrow?

- Tomorrow would be fine.

Our travel coordinator

will follow up with you.
Goodbye for now.

- Uh, okay, great!
Bye!

(screaming excitedly)

- Congrats!

- Thank you!

(upbeat music)

- Morning, sir.
- Morning, Charlie.

What do you think
of the new uniforms?

- Oh, they're top quality.
And you're wearing it too?

- I am! I wanted the staff
to know we're on one team.

- Sounds good.
- Yeah, speaking of which,

the new au pair arrives today.

If you could see her up to HR
for onboarding

then take her out to the house,
please.

- Okay. Would you like me
to bring the car around for you?

- No. Julie's picking me up
for a meeting,

then we'll be heading out
after that.

- Okay.

- Ah.

Oh, hi there.

You're with Tyler Properties,
right?

I recognized the uniform.

Would you mind
if I give you these?

- Oh, um...
- Thank you.

- Uh... yeah.

I... don't...

- They're so heavy.
- Oh.

- I've been holding on to them
for hours at the airport.

- Uh-huh.
- Okay.

I'm uh, I'm headed
to the top floor

so, if you could just follow me,
that'd be great.

- Miss--
- Oh, sorry, okay.

- Wait, miss!

- Hey, hey, miss, excuse me.

- Oh, did I give you too much?
Oh, I'm sorry.

I think I'm running late.
Let me just grab-- Oh.

(cellphone ringing)
One sec.

Renee?
Yes, I finally got on a flight.

Eight hours on standby.
Total nightmare.

(sighs)

- I...
(grumbles)

- Look, I know I just got here,

but New York City seems
exactly like I thought it'd be.

I haven't seen
a single tree yet.

I don't know.

If Mr. Tyler ends up
being the pompous jerk

we read about online,
this...

this might be
the shortest job I ever have.

Okay. I'll call you later.
I love you.

(call beeps off)
Oh!

I-I'm so sorry.
I almost forgot.

There you go.

(inhales and exhales deeply)

Is two dollars not enough?

(elevator chimes)

- Mr. Tyler.

Uh, can I help you?
Or...

- Mr.... Richard Tyler?

- Mm-hmm.

- I'm so sorry.
(chuckles nervously)

I... I thought
you worked in the building.

- I own the building.

- Then why are you
wearing a uniform?

(grunts)

This is Charlie,
he runs security

and transportation for the kids.
- Oh, hi, nice to meet you.

Oh! This is an office!

Uh, I thought I was arriving
at some penthouse apartment.

I-I assumed you lived here.

- No, we have a house
out on Long Island.

Charlie will take you up to HR
and go over some details

and then drive you out there.
- Okay.

- I'll meet you there later.

(sighs)

(soft music)

- Wow!

It's beautiful.
- Mm-hmm!

(door opens and shuts)

- Welcome to our home.

- Are you sure
any kids live here?

- What are you trying to say?
- Um...

- Everybody, this is Celeste.

Uh, this is Josh,
whom you've already met.

- Good to meet you in person.
- You too.

- And this is my daughter,
Lilly, and my son, Max.

- So great to meet you.

Would anyone prefer a hug?

- No way!
- Ew.

- Uh, don't be rude, kids.

- It's okay.
We'll have plenty of time

to get to know each other.

And if there's ever anything
you wanna ask me,

just holler.

- I have a question.
- Mm-hmm.

- Is your blouse supposed
to look like a Monet painting?

(laughs)
- Wow.

- That's enough, Lilly.

- That is quite a reference
for someone your age.

Do you happen to like art,
Lilly?

- Yeah, um, I'm not sure
what Dad said,

but we don't need a babysitter.
- Ugh.

- We can totally
take care of ourselves.

- I'm sure you can, Max.

Yeah, I'm just here to help
with whatever you might need.

All right?

- Okay, to the business at hand.

We expect you to take the kids
to and from school,

as well as their
extracurricular activities.

- Nice!
What clubs are you in?

- Monday is soccer,
followed by English.

Tuesday is English and swimming.
Wednesday is tennis.

Thursday is science
and gymnastics.

And on Friday,
Lilly has ballet

and Max has karate.

I wasn't able to find
a suitable French tutor,

that's why we hired you,

despite the comments
you made about me

not actually interviewing you
myself.

- Hmm.

Didn't manage
to cut that part out, eh?

- We'd also like you
to prepare all the meals.

And before I forget,
both kids are participating

in the school fair
at the end of the month,

so they need
to be practicing every day.

Perhaps give Celeste a taster
of what you've been practicing.

(sighs)

- Wow!

Lilly, that's amazing.

- Ha-ha!
- Ooh!

(laughs)

Wow, Max.

Got the moves.
- Great.

- Um, pardon me, Mr. Tyler.

- Oh, Richard, please.

- When do the kids
have down time?

When do they watch movies
and eat ice cream,

or play board games?
- I know what you mean.

There's no time for that.

Both Max and Lilly both know
that in order to succeed in life

you need to work hard, so.

- Yeah, that-that's true,
but you also need

to sit back and take a load off.

Maybe something
to discuss later.

- Perhaps.

(exhales deeply)

- Richard and the kids
usually get up at 0600.

- Oh, it sounds like
we're in the military.

- Oh, well, I guess
it is a bit of an operation

getting the kids out the door
in the morning.

- Wow.
This is quite the guest suite.

- And this is your uniform.

- My uniform?
- Yes!

With the logo,
it's great advertising

when you're out and about
running errands.

- Right.
Do most au pairs wear uniforms?

- Uh, I guess not

but Richard asks
all employees to wear one.

He's part of the company.

And here is a credit card
to cover any expenses you incur

while working for Mr. Tyler.

- Not sure I got off
to the best start

with Mr. Tyler.
- Oh, don't worry about that.

He can be
a little prickly at times.

Don't get me wrong,
he's a great guy.

It's just...

He's had a tough time
since he lost his wife.

- Oh, I uh...

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

- It was a few years ago now.

She was an artist.

Always painting

and being creative
with the kids.

She doted on them.

Anyways, I forgot to say,
even though it's Saturday,

Richard will be working

so if you could get
started right away,

that would be awesome.
- Like, right now?

- Yes.
- Uh, okay.

- We may have to move the 10:00,
they're running late.

Oh.
- Hi!

- Hi.
You must be Courtney.

- Oh, it's Celeste.

- Was the last one
called Courtney?

- The one before.

- I'm Julie,

Richard's girlfriend
and business manager.

- Nice to meet you.
(chuckles)

I'm guessing there's been
a few au pairs before me?

- I've literally lost count.

- Julie, we should go.
- Hmm.

Piece of advice,

if you have any allergies,
do not tell those kids.

- Josh is already in the car
but his number and mine

are both on the fridge
if you need them.

Kids, be good for Celeste!

Good luck.

(curious music)

- I wouldn't do that
if I were you.

- Hi, Max.

- Dad doesn't let anyone
touch his scale models.

Not even me.

- Well, thank you
for the heads up.

I was just looking for you.

Wanna learn some French?
- Maybe later.

But I do have a school project
I need help with.

- Really?
That sounds fun.

- It's on the patio.

- All right. Let's go!

(mischievous music)

All right.

Wow, you have a pool.

- And a hot tub.

- Is that your project?
It's amazing!

- It's
for a geography assignment

but it's not finished yet.

I like to call it
Vesuvius Maximus.

- Nice.

- I just need to add the lava
but I wasn't sure how to do it.

- Well, I can definitely
help with that.

How about
we cut up some strips

and then, glue them on?

- This glue should work.

- Okay.

Oh!
(Max laughs)

- There must be some glue
on the outside.

(laughing)

Wait, what?
- Gotcha!

- Did you do this on purpose?

- No one ever expects glue
to be on the glue.

It's so simple!

- Okay, Max, this isn't funny.

- I totally disagree.
- Did you get her with the glue?

- You betcha.

- Pastry?
- Don't mind if I do.

- Guys, I was gonna make you
a nice, healthy snack.

How about
a vegetable quesadilla?

(doorbell chimes)
(laughing)

- Max, can you go get that,
please?

- I 200% would
but I need to eat right now.

- Okay. Lilly, can--

Okay.

Not a problem.

(doorbell chimes)

I'll be with you in a second!

Ugh!

Just give me--
I'm just trying to...

(sighs)

Charlie, hello again.

- Just thought I'd check in.

- Yeah.
(chuckles nervously)

I'm... I'm fine.

- They got you with the glue,
I see.

- This has happened before?

(chuckles)
- Many times.

Why don't I give you a hand?

- Yeah.

Oh.
Thank you, Charlie.

You're a lifesaver.

- I don't think
they like me very much.

- Oh, they don't like
any of the au pairs much.

Losing their mom
was really hard on them.

They're good kids, really.

- Yeah, all behavior
is communication,

as they say.
- Mm-hmm.

Now you know,

my uh...
my grandchildren act up

when they're bored.

Mr. Tyler doesn't have much time

to take Lilly and Max
out and about.

- That's a great idea, Charlie.

And that's what I do
back at the school

where I used to teach.

If kids lost interest,
I'd take them outside to learn.

- Good idea!

And there you go!

- Ooh!

Lilly, Max, get your coats!

(soft music)

- What are we doing here?

- We're connecting with nature.

- There's nothing to do.
- Of course there is.

Take in the sounds,
the atmosphere around you.

Feel your surroundings.

And let your mind drift.

Just relax.

Listen to the birds,

the buzzing of the insects...

...and tune out everything else.

Max?

Lilly?

(panicked breathing)

Oh!

(mischievous music)

You left me!
- We didn't wanna disturb you.

You seemed like you were
having such a good time.

- I had no idea where I was.

- You made it back anyways.
(scoffs)

You convinced Charlie
that I had quit!

- It was only
so we could give you a surprise.

We made you a welcome cake.
- Oh.

Wow, that's uh, lovely.

- You should have
the first slice.

(sighs)

- Of course. Um...

(mischievous music)

(chokes)

Tastes so good.
- You know, I was worried

I put too much curry paste
in the cake.

- You put curry paste
in the cake.

- It's my secret ingredient.

- Hmm.

- You know,
clean-up is so boring.

Would you mind?

- Of course.
Um, yeah,

I'll... I'll get
some dinner prep going

while I'm at it.

Ugh!

(coughs)

(light music)

(gasps)

Max! Stop!

(Max snickers)
Max, I just...

(call rings)

(Celeste breathes quickly)

(Renee): Hello?
(Celeste): Hello, Renee?

These kids are evil.

- Celeste.
- They're torturing me.

And my hands
are red raw from glue.

They ditched me at the park.
I mean,

the kitchen
looks like a frat party.

And now,
one of them's hunting me down

with a water pistol.

- But come on,
it can't be that bad.

- I'm hiding in a closet
underneath a giant teddy bear!

- They are testing you.
- And I'm failing.

Okay?
Which I'm fine with.

You know, I-I'm gonna tell
Mr. Tyler, I mean,

Richard, when he gets back,
that I'm quitting.

- Ooh, what's he like?
Is he hot?

- Can we focus here, please?

- Okay, well, you cannot quit.
It's your first day.

You gotta hang in there, okay?
(sighs)

You always say
that the easiest way

to connect to kids
is through play.

So, you gotta play.
Get down to their level.

Fight fire with fire.

- Or with water.

Renee, you're a genius.

I love you. Gotta go.
(call beeps off)

- Uh... Bye.
(laughs)

- Sorry, teddy.

(frantic music)

(footsteps approaching)

Found this under your bed.

- Hey, that's only
for pool parties!

- In the words
of John McClane...

- Who?

- "Welcome to the party, pal."

(screams)

- That went well.

And now that we have
the contractors on board,

we can press on.
- Definitely.

But we may still get
some objections

from the local residents.

- Their objections
won't be enough

to stop planning permission.
- Hmm.

- What lovely rings!

Maybe we should take a look.

- I was just gonna check in
with the au pair.

She seemed--
- Sparky?

- I was gonna say presumptuous,
but let's go with sparky.

(call dials)

(cellphone rings)
- Ah!

Ha!

(call beeps on)

Hello?
- Hi, Celeste, it's Richard.

- Mr. Tyler, hi.
- Hi.

Just checking in to see
how everything was going.

- Uh... everything's great!

(exhales)

- Great.
How are the kids?

- Um, well, we haven't
managed French yet

but we have been très busy.

We went out for a walk,

did some baking,

uh, finished
Max' geography project,

and now we're doing
some experiments with water.

(squeals)

Ah!

- Fantastic.

I guess I'll see you later then.

- Bye!
(call beeps off)

Ah! Max! No!

- Do you mind
if I get dropped off first?

I need to get back right away.
- Why? What did she say?

- She said everything was great.

(huffs)

- Lilly!

- Hey!

- The au pair's crazy!

She's shooting back at me!

Ah!

(footsteps approaching)
- Ah!

(mischievous music)

No, no, Max,
not in your father's office.

(panting)

Max...

Max!

- Over here!
- Ah!

(Tyler): Hello?

(clattering)

Oh. Home early?

- What happened?
- Uh, I am so sorry.

We were playing a little game
that got slightly outta hand.

- Slightly outta hand?

You said on the phone
everything was great.

- Yeah, um, yeah, to be fair,
it really was at that point.

- So, the water experiments
were what,

just you running
around chasing my kids

in my house with...
with these?

- Um, well, technically,
we uh...

(sighs)

Yes.

- I needed this
for a presentation

and it's...
it's a disaster.

Do you have idea
any how long it takes

to get one of these made?

There is no way I have time
to get another one.

- Again,
I'm-I'm very, very sorry.

- Is there anything else
you need to tell me about?

- No. Um... no.

Just this.

- You, uh...

Chair on your shirt.

- Hmm.

(sighs deeply)

(footsteps approaching)

- All the way from Paris,
my grandmother's secret recipe,

coq au vin with a side
of Dauphinoise potatoes.

- Impressive.
But we usually eat dinner

earlier than this.
- I know,

but we had a slight mishap
with the oven.

- Oh, what now?
- Nothing I couldn't handle.

- Yeah,
this looks great and all,

but I only eat chicken nuggets
and cheese sandwiches.

- Can you at least
give it a try though, Max?

- Yeah.

His eating habits
have been challenging,

the last few years.

- That's fine.
Um, no, the oven's still warm,

I can throw in
some chicken nuggets.

- So, no need to ask

how you feel
about the new au pair?

- She's a bit of a car crash,
really.

- And kinda lazy.

- She didn't teach us
any French.

- Or help us practice
for the school fair.

- And look at what she did
to your model.

I mean, you gotta fire her
for that one.

(sighs)

(mutters)

- Quitting.

I'm done, I'm quitting.

Keep cool, stay calm.

- I'll ask Josh
to advertise the job

but she stays
until we find someone else.

- The chicken nuggets
won't be long.

- What do you say, Max?
- Thank you.

- I hope you don't mind

but I've replanned
the kids' schedules

to factor in some downtime.

Without dropping
any of their classes, of course.

I just thought

if you condensed
some of their lessons

so they can get
a couple days off.

Hmm?

- Hmm.

- No good?
- Uh,

it's just you've been here
five minutes

and you're already
replanning our schedule.

- I believe

the kids will take in much more
from their lessons

if they time for some R&R.

- Well, I am...

- Is it awful, Dad?

(light music)

- Oh, my goodness.

It's...

It's the best chicken
I've ever tasted.

It's incredible!

Kids, you gotta try it.

- I'll stick with the nuggets.

- I mean, I've had coq au vin,
but this,

what is in that?
- I told you,

it's my grandmother's
secret recipe.

- Mm!

- Look, I thought

we could try this schedule
for two weeks,

as a trial,
and see what you think.

- Fine. But if we don't see
a difference,

then we go back
to the way it was.

- Absolutely.

(clears throat)

(soft music)

(sighs)

(sighs deeply)

- What happened
to the scale model?

- Don't ask.

(guitar strums lightly)

♪ I think about a day ♪

♪ When I feel I lost my way ♪

♪ The day it changed my life ♪

- But I was wondering
if you could advertise

for another au pair
and French tutor.

- Already?

I know they don't last long
but this has to be a record.

- Well, I haven't fired her yet
but let's just say,

I don't see it working out.

♪ You and me ♪

♪ Nothing else I see ♪

Give those to the lawyers.

I'll meet you in the office
in about an hour.

(distant guitar music)

♪ You and me ♪

Do you hear music?
- Is that Celeste?

♪ This is it
what they call love ♪♪

(optimistic music)

- Lilly, Max, breakfast's ready!

(annoyed sigh)

- Kids, I'm leaving!

- Hey.
Let me have a look at ya.

- Bye, Dad.
I love you.

- Have a good day, Max.

- Bye, Dad.
I love you.

- Lilly, I l--

Uh...

- Oh, you best hurry.
Get to school.

I'll see you later.

- Um, here you go, guys.

Let's go.

- Wow, those trees
are beautiful.

Lovely shade of vert.

- Vert?
- Mm-hmm.

That's French for green.

- Vert.

- And that boy's jacket
over there is rouge.

- That means red?

- Yes, it does.
(chuckles)

Hey, Max, I uh...

I heard you saying goodbye
to your father this morning.

You're really good
at expressing your emotions.

- Am I?
- Yeah.

And it's a wonderful skill
to be able to say how you feel.

- Yeah,
but Dad doesn't say it back.

He hasn't since Mom died.

- Well, you know,

some people find it hard
to say how they feel.

And that's okay.
Hmm?

I'm sure your dad
loves you very much.

Okay?

Have a good day.

- You know, he might think
you're Mary Poppins,

but I don't buy it for a second.

- Uh, I'm not trying
to be anyone, Lilly.

Look, I know
you don't want me here

and for the record,
that's fine with me

because I...
I don't plan on staying.

- Then, why'd you take the job?

- Because I need it right now.

But this is not part
of my career plan.

It's a stopgap
until I get back on track.

- Well, I guess we both want
the same things then.

- I guess we do. Huh.

(playful music)

- Groceries, dry cleaners,

ballet shoes.
All right.

Oh.

(gasps)

(sighs deeply)

(shoe thuds to floor)

(shoe thuds on table)

Ugh!

(mischievous music)

- Uh, oh!
- Oh!

- Sorry, uh...

- I didn't realize
you were home.

Um...
- Yeah.

- You said you were
going into the office.

- I did.
I did say that,

and I did, and I came...
I came back.

- I was just uh,
going to pick up the kids.

- Ah, dressed...
dressed like that?

- Errands.

- Excuse me?

- I uh, I just...
I did all my errands,

so I thought I deserved a break.
- Oh.

- Your uh, dry cleaning
is in your wardrobe,

Lilly's ballet shoes
on her bed,

and uh, the freezer
has enough chicken nuggets

to feed all of Manhattan.

And you've had enough time
to update your social media

about how busy you've been.
- What?

How do you know about that?

- Because I started
following you.

- Wait, you're on social media?

- Yeah, yeah,
I'm on social media.

What am I, a dinosaur?
- No, I'm just...

I'm just surprised
because you don't like um...

photos of you being out there.
- Oh.

So you've been doing
some reading up on me.

- You know, it was...

It was merely research
for the job.

- Mm-hmm. Well,

I uh, hope you don't believe
everything you read.

And for the record,

you can take a break
whenever you want.

- Thank you.
I appreciate that.

- Yeah.

Perhaps not the...
the big, pompous jerk

you read about online
after all?

- Perhaps.

(chuckles)

- Uh-huh. Okay.

(gentle music)
(birds chirping)

(vacuum whistling)

But the interiors
have to be premium standard.

No, TPD...

TPD is all about the quality,
not the quantity.

Uh-huh.

Yeah, well, then,
tell them...

Uh...

(vacuum clicks off)

Josh, I'm gonna have
to call you back.

- Um, was that a cufflink?

- Yeah, a birthday gift
from the kids.

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

I'm gonna get it
outta the bag now.

- Hang on, hang on.

You've changed your uniform.

- Oh, uh,

I hope you don't mind,
but I gave it a little makeover.

Don't worry,

still got the logo
for advertising.

Yay.

- Hmm.

- I'll get the cufflink.

Everything okay?
- Yep.

- Can I get you anything?

- Nope.
- Okay.

- Hey, were are all my macarons?

- Macarons? Huh?

- I-I made a whole batch
of chocolate ones this morning.

I was saving some
for Charlie...

right in that jar.

- Huh, hmm...

I guess the uh...

I guess the kids ate 'em all.

- The kids.

- I'll have a talk
with them later.

Tell them it's not good
to eat 'em all at once

like that.
- Mm-hmm.

- Well,
I'd better get back to work.

(clears throat)

(chuckles)

(soft music)

Celeste?

Celeste?

Um... Ah!

- Oh my goodness.
I'm so sorry.

Let me--
- Mm-mm-mm.

- I'll get you something
right... right now.

I'm...

- Ow!

- Are you sure you're okay?

- I was about to come clean
and apologize

for eating all the macarons.
What do you put in them anyway?

They're addictive.
- They're my grandmother's--

(together): Secret recipe.

- I thought you might say that.

- I'm really sorry
about your eye.

- Hmm.
- I-I don't mean to be so jumpy,

it's just, I mean,
it's your fault, really.

- It's' my fault?
How do you figure that?

- Oh, well,
you make me so nervous.

- Me?
- Well, yeah.

- But you seem so... breezy.

- Breezy?
- You know what I mean, like,

laid-back, confident.

I don't get
how I'd make you nervous.

- Well, I want you to think
I'm a good teacher.

I mean, um, au-au pair.

- Oh.

- Truth is, I um,

I didn't pass
my probation year as a teacher.

I failed big time.

I always thought
I'd be this great educator.

Could make a real difference.

Change the world a little bit.

Big aspirations.

- Nothing wrong with those.

And you are a success
here with us.

- Is that why
you advertised my job?

- Ye... ah, sorry.

I had Josh do that
back when you first started.

I wasn't sure
it was gonna work out.

The truth is
that you've lasted longer

than any other au pair
we've had.

And I have to admit,

your activity schedule is
working out for us as well.

- If there's one thing
I know for sure

is that
when kids get overwhelmed,

they... they shut off.

- Is that the...
is that the voice of experience?

- I... struggled at school.
Um...

Teachers wrote me off
as a daydreamer

that wouldn't amount
to very much.

I didn't want any other kid
to feel the way I did,

so that's why I got
into teaching.

- It sounds like a good reason.

- No one should ever
limit a kid.

- Right.

- Tell them they're incapable,

because, I mean, really,
they can do anything--

(together):
They set their minds to.

- Yeah.
I couldn't agree more.

Well, I'd better get back
in the office.

- Right.

(soft music)

- Hey, Celeste.
- Yeah?

- Où est ta guitare?

- Excuse me?

- It's French for
"Where is your guitar?"

I looked it up.
(chuckles)

- Yes, I know what it means,
I'm just...

I'm surprised you know it
in French is all.

My-my guitar is in my room.

- I saw it when you moved in.

Do you play?
(Celeste): I do.

- That's... really cool.

- Do you wanna learn
some guitar, Max?

(clears throat)
- Oh, hey, Lilly,

wanna join us for some French?
- Ew, no.

I'd rather eat
an entire curry paste cake

than sit here and say
"Ooh, la, la" with you guys.

- I'll take that as a firm no.

- Max? A word?

What are you doing?

- Well, I was doing
some French and--

- We're not supposed
to like her, remember?

- Yeah,
but I really wanna learn guitar

and her macarons are so good.

And she's actually kinda nice.

(gasps)
- Traitor!

- She's different
from the other ones.

Maybe you should
give her a break.

(door clicks open)

- Hey, Dad, guess what?
Celeste's gonna teach me--

- Sorry, Max, I just need
to make a very important call.

But tell me later, okay?

(sighs)

(soft music)

(insects chirping)

(sighs)

- Oh my.

- Couldn't help but notice
your uniform, Celeste.

Interesting changes you've made.
- Thank you.

- So, what French delicacy
do we have tonight?

- Ha, as long as
it's not frog's legs.

(chuckles)

- Well, with all the fromage...

- That's cheese, by the way.

- ...in the fridge,
I figured I'd put it to good use

and make a blue cheese souffle.

But of course,
chicken nuggets for Max.

- Celeste, this looks great.

- It's such a shame

that the scale model
of our project

can't be redone in time.

- I'm-I'm so sorry about that.
Again.

- The whole thing
is just ruined.

- What's the French word
for that one?

- Mr. Tyler, um, Richard,

I uh, I was meaning to ask,

would you have any free time
this weekend?

- Not sure yet. Why?
- I was planning

some outdoor activities
for the kids

and um...

I thought they might like it
if you could join.

- Well, I've got
a pretty hectic schedule.

- Yeah, Dad,
it'd be awesome if you came.

- We'd love
for you to be there, Dad.

- Yeah? Oh well, uh...

Yeah, let's do it.

Julie, what do you say,
you wanna come out?

- Me?

Sweetheart,
designer clothes

and outdoor activities
do not mix.

- Bon appetit.

(gentle music)

- Oh! Oh!

- Go, Max!
- No, no, no, no, no, no!

- Good job, Max!

- Stop! Stop!
- Go back! You missed a base!

- No, I'm not falling for it.
No, no, no, no!

- Yay!
(laughs)

- What?
- Come here! Come here!

- I'm gonna give you
some foods to taste

and you have to guess
what they are.

- Oh wow.

- It's actually kind of okay.

- It's some kinda cheese.

I mean, fromage.

- Very good Max.

- And bread crumbs, maybe?
- Mm-hmm.

- Taste um, potato, too.

- Hey, Lilly, in French, please.
- La pomme de terre.

- Maybe that's something else
we could eat for dinner.

- Totally.

- Now, what did I tell you
about learning through play?

It works in so many ways.

- You like to celebrate
your French heritage.

- Uh...
- No, it's...

I mean, it in the best way.
It's great to see.

- I guess that's just how
my grandmother brought me up.

She used to bring me
to Paris every summer.

Stay with her family

and food was always a big part
of us all getting together, so.

- Well, it shows
in your cooking skills.

(chuckles lightly)

- What happened to your parents?

If you don't mind me asking.
- No, it's fine.

Um, they both passed away
when I was pretty young.

- Ah, I'm sorry.
That must've been so hard.

- Yeah, it was.
But um...

I was lucky
to have my grandparents.

My grandmother moved
from Paris to the States

after meeting my grandfather
on vacation.

- Oh, love at first sight, huh?
- Mm-hmm.

And she claimed
she knew he was the one

as soon as he said

that the name
of the place he lived

was French for "rocky port".

- Hmm.
- She used to say

that's what being in love
was like.

Sometimes it could be bumpy,

but it's always a safe harbor.

- She sounds like a wise woman.

- You know, back home
there's a park like this,

but not as big.

And it's just my favorite place
to be in the whole world.

I used to run there straight
after a hard day at school

and just play for hours

'til my grandmother yelled,
"Dinner time!"

(chuckles)
- The joys of being a kid.

- Yeah.
It's kinda magical, you know?

Just shutting off

and getting lost
in what's around you.

- Dad, Amy just texted me

saying this place has literally
the best gelato

she's ever tasted.
So, can we please go have some?

- Well,

if it's literally the best?

(Celeste laughs)

Come on.

Did you see that museum
that we passed on the way here?

- Yeah, it was huge.

- It's on a piece of land

I'm trying to purchase
right now.

- What'll happen to the museum?

- Hmm, we'll tear it down,

put up a premium,
high-rise condo.

- It's such a gorgeous building.

- It really is,
but it's no longer in use.

If I don't buy it,
someone else will.

- Is there ever anything
worth saving

on the land you buy?

(Richard's phone rings)

(imitating guitar sounds)

- Hey, Julie, are you okay?

Uh, we're at the park.

I'm away from the office
right now.

Max...
(Celeste laughs)

Max.

Max, be careful!
Josh, Josh knows the project.

He can uh, facilitate that.

Hey, hang on.
Max, buddy.

Let's go, rock star,
move away from the edge, okay?

Come on. Come on.
I gotta go.

- Oh. Oh no! No!

My phone.

I dropped my phone.

I got it.
- Richard, be careful!

- No, I... I got it.

Whoa, oh!

Oh!

I got it.

(all laugh)
Oh!

You think it's funny, do ya?

Okay, laugh it up.

At least, help me outta here.

Ah.

- Hey!
- Ah!

(laughing)

- Oh, I'm sorry.
- Is it...

is it fair
that we're the only ones

enjoying the water here?
- No, you're absolutely right.

I think this should be shared.

Everybody's gettin' wet!

(laughing)

Okay.

(laughing)

(chuckling)

- Hey, Celeste,
got anymore gelato?

(laughs)
- Yeah, Celeste,

where ya hidin'
all that gelato?

(light music)

(water squelching in shoes)

(clears throat)

(exhales happily)

- Hey!
- Hey.

- Um, the kids
are just drying up.

- Oh. Thanks again
for arranging such a great day.

- My pleasure.

- And feel free
to run with any other ideas

you might have
for the kids.

- Really?
- Really.

- Okay.

- Uh...

for what it's worth,

I think that school made
a terrible mistake

letting you go.

- Thanks.

(soft music)

(humming happily)

- Hmm.
What are you doing behind there?

(footsteps approaching)

- Hey, that's mine!

- I'm sorry.
It was on the floor.

I...

- I guess I didn't hide it
well enough.

- It's beautiful.

Is that your mom
by any chance?

(sighs)

You're very talented, Lilly.

- It's just a dumb drawing.

- Don't say that!
I think it's wonderful.

- Are you gonna
tell my dad about this?

- Would you want me not to?

You know, being artistic
is something to be celebrated.

Hmm?

We should show him.
I think he'd love it.

- Huh, no he wouldn't.

He doesn't wanna
be reminded of her.

- Well...

...that's
because he's hurting.

Not because
he doesn't want to remember.

- Yeah, well, Dad thinks
art is a waste of time.

- Are you sure about that?

- That's what he said

when I asked him
to join a class.

He's too busy
with his business and...

Julie

to even hear what I have to say.

I should get ready.

(soft music)

(doorbell chimes)

(huffs)

- Good morning.
- Hey.

What do you think
of Josh's uniform?

- Celeste made
some changes to it.

Sweet, isn't it?

- Hi, guys.

- Was just showing Richard
my new and improved uniform.

- Aw, it's nothing.
Max, Lilly,

can you come through here
for a sec, please?

- What's going on?

- I am sort of unveiling
a bit of a surprise.

- She won't tell us what it is.

- If this is more French food,

it's the biggest disappointment
ever.

(laughs)
I-I promise, it's not.

Okay, so uh...

a few days ago,
Richard very kindly told me

to run with any ideas
I might have.

So, I would like
to present

a little space for Max and Lilly
to be creative.

Starting with a craft corner,

a games den.
- Uber cool!

- And an art station.

What do you guys think?

(exhales)
- Well...

- I love it!

(chuckles)

- It's okay, I guess.

- It's awesome.

- Josh, we should check emails.

Make sure
there's nothing urgent.

- Something wrong?

- I'm not sure

Richard likes
my creation stations.

- Well, he thrives
on organization and structure.

He struggles
with chaos of any kind.

- Chaos?

This is inspiring
creativity and relaxation.

- Or some might say

it's turning a house
into a playground.

(Richard clears throat)

- Okay, see ya later.
We're heading out, kids.

- See ya, Dad.
Love you.

- Love you, Dad.

- Remember,

you can be anything
you set your mind to.

(sad music)

Josh.
- Ye--, right. Yes.

(sighs)

(door opens and shuts)

- What are you doing?

- Oh my goodness, I uh...
I thought you were out.

Oh wow.
Time literally got away from me.

Right.

You must be wondering
why I'm in your office.

Messing around
with model development.

Again.

I promise it's with
the best of intentions.

- It's...
it's not totally finished yet,

and I know it's not perfect,
but it's better, right?

- You... you can't even tell
where it was broken.

How'd you do this?

- Remember
the craft and arts stations?

- No way.

(laughs)

- I-I can show you,
if you'd like.

- I'm... you'd never know.
I mean,

you've done such a good job
repairing it.

- I mean, it's not done

but two pairs of hands
would be quicker than one,

if you're game.

- Yeah. I'm game.

- Paint that sofa.

- Sofa.

(chuckles)

You-you got some paint
on your face.

(chuckles)

- Oh no.
- Let me clean it for you.

(tender music)

- Hey.

- Oh.
- Only me.

- Oh, Julie, hi.
- Hmm.

- Celeste was just showing me

how to do some of the repairs
on the model.

- That's great.
- Yeah.

- Are you ready for our meeting
with the senator?

- Ooh... shoot.

I totally forgot about it.

Um, yeah.

Thank you.
- Of course.

(soft music)

When you wanna say
"I love you" in French,

you say, Je t'aime.

- Je t'aime.
- Je t'aime.

- Okay, so for A minor,

remember index finger
on the first fret.

(gentle music)

- Josh said
your mom was an artist.

- Yeah.

She was always painting
or drawing.

- Must be where you get
your talent from.

- I miss her a lot.

- Yeah, I uh...

I hear you on that one.

I lost my parents
when I was around your age.

- Both fo them?

- All in the space
of six months.

- I'm so sorry.

Me and my mom...

...we had a fight
the day she died.

I wanted to go to the mall
after school but...

(sniffles)

...she said no

because we had to take Max
to his karate class.

- Lilly...

No matter what you said
in that fight,

I promise you,

your mom knew
you didn't mean it.

Come here.

(inspiring music)

- Thank you.
- Hmm.

- The senator
emailed yesterday

to say that you and I
made a great team.

- I'll drink to that.

(Julie chuckles)

- It's not surprising, really.
I mean,

we've been together
for a while now.

(Julie chuckles)

A lot of my friends
keep wondering

why we haven't
tied the knot yet.

(clears throat)

- Oh, uh well, I uh...

...everything's been so busy
with the kids and the business.

- There's nothing
stopping us right now.

(doorbell chimes)

- Renee? What?!

(screaming then laughing)

What are you doing here?

- Well, I thought
you could use some support

after that phone call.

- Things are much better now.
- I'm glad to hear it.

You had me worried.

- What's with the screaming?
- Oh, I'm sorry,

my best friend in the whole,
wide world is here.

Lilly, Max, meet Renee.

- Hey, nice jacket.
- Wanna play a game?

- Wow, thank you for
the compliment,

you can borrow it sometime.

And yes,
I'll definitely play a game,

and probably beat you.
(laughing)

- Who's screaming?

- That would be us.

Richard, uh,
meet my best friend, Renee.

- Oh, nice to meet you.
- You as well.

And what a beautiful family
you have here.

- Thank you very much.

I'm just
in the middle of a call,

but please, stay for dinner.

- Okay!

- Let's show her around.
Come on!

Yeah!
I'm so happy you're here.

- Okay, tell me everything.

(curious music)

- Yes!
- Oh, come on!

- Hey, how-how is it
that every time

someone else takes one,
it doesn't even wobble,

but as soon as I touch one
it starts to topple over?

- All right,
stop being a chicken

and just pick one.
- Them's fightin' words!

That is--
- Yeah, Dad, um,

I don't mean to rub it in,

but you haven't won
a single game yet.

(laughs)
- Yet. Yet.

And what is this,
you're picking on me?

I'm getting picked on?
It's like baseball

and the pond all over again.

This is what I have
to put up with, Renee.

- Well, they're not wrong.

- Move it, Dad!

- What,
this is impossible!

(tense music builds)

(pieces clatter)
(all): Oh!

- And you call yourself
a builder.

- I blame you for this.

This is on you
for distracting me.

(gentle music)

- Remember when you didn't
even wanna take this job?

You actually get paid
to play games.

- I have to admit,
it's grown on me.

- Look at where you get to live!

- I know!
It's breathtaking.

And I mean, New York City's
pretty fabulous, too.

- Listen, Celeste,

there was something
that I wanted to tell you

before I leave.
- Mm-hmm.

- So, you remember
my cousin Carla,

who's the principal teacher

at Cornfield Elementary
in St. Louis?

- Uh-huh.
- Well,

I hadn't seen her in years

but I was
at my aunt's birthday party

and we got to chatting.

She said that Cornfield
is really trying

to focus on education
through play

for first and second graders.

- Really? That's amazing!
- Yeah.

So, I told her all about you
and she loves your approach.

She said

that you could retake
your probation year with them

and hopefully join their staff.

- Are you serious?

- It's your second chance
with like-minded teachers.

- Renee, that's amazing.
Thank you so much!

- Of course. Cheers.

- Cheers!
(chuckles)

- So, Carla said

that you can just
drop her an email

whenever you're ready
to leave here.

(soft music)

- You still wanna go back
to teaching, right?

- Of course.

Definitely.

(sighs)

(♪)

Thank you for driving her
to the airport.

- No trouble at all.

- You sure
you can't stay any longer?

- I wish.
But work calls.

It was so good to see you.

- Oh, it was so nice
having you here.

And please tell Clara
I'll be in touch.

- It'll be great
to have you home.

And maybe before you leave,

you can figure out
how to tell Richard

how you really feel about him.

(laughs)

- What are you talking about?

I don't have feelings
for Richard.

- I beg to differ.

See ya soon.

- She's... she's wrong.

Right, Charlie?

- Celeste, are you all right?
- It's...

she's completely and utterly got
this whole thing wrong!

- I didn't hear what she s--

- I don't have feelings
for Mr. Tyler!

I mean...
- Oh.

- Richard!
- I uh...

- He-he's my boss, okay,

and-and sure we're friends
and colleagues,

and we get along well,
and...

- Do you want me to get you
some water or--

- He's not a part of my plan,
Charlie.

This is not part of my plan.

- Celeste,

one thing I've learned is life
rarely ever goes to plan.

But sometimes...

...gives you
exactly what you need.

(soft music)

(exhales deeply)

(door clicks open)

- Hey, Julie, it's me.

Call me when you get this,
would ya?

Bye.

- Hey.
- Hey.

Oh.

- Celeste, have I done something
to offend you?

- Of course not.

- Because you seem
a bit out of sorts.

- Do I?
- Yeah.

- Oh, I...

- Did seeing Renee
make you homesick?

- Yes.

That-that's it.
I'm... I'm feeling homesick.

- It's totally understandable.

- Hey! Only me.

- Hi.
- Hey!

It's Julie.
Remember Julie?

- I hate to be
the bearer of bad news

but I'm sorry, Richard,
there has been a protest

about our proposed
construction site.

- Yeah, we did expect it.

- Well, you know
I love a challenge

but I think
you'll have more success

than I will with the mayor
and the town hall,

seeing as you know most of them.

You don't mind
sorting this one, do you?

- No. Not at all.

I'll pack a bag
and be on my way out there.

- Mm-hmm.
Maybe it would be good timing

to share our wonderful news
before you go.

- Yeah.
- Hmm.

(sighs)

- So uh,
Julie and I have something

we would like to tell you.

Uh, well,

we have--
- We're getting married.

- Oh.

(exhales)

Wow, that is a surprise.

Um, wow.

That's-that's amazing.
Congratulations.

- Thank you, Celeste.

- Congratulations, Dad.

- Oh, thanks.

- Congrats.

- So, um,
when-when's the big day?

- Oh, we haven't set a date,
it's just sometime.

- Well, who doesn't love
a June wedding?

- Ah, June...

that's only
in a couple of months.

- Well, I'm sure we can hire
a wedding planner

who can get everything
into place for then.

Although, we might struggle
to book the Plaza

on this notice.

- Yeah.

- Well, um,
that's-that's really great.

Uh, excuse me,

I-I should start
preparing dinner.

(soft music)

- Is everything okay, sir?

- Yeah.
Yeah, fine, Charlie.

Sorry, thank you.

Let me guess, Celeste?

- Oh yeah.
(laughs)

Isn't she something?

(insects chirping)

(calm classical music)
(footsteps approaching)

- You look like you need it.

- Long day.

- Must be a tiring job.

- It is, but I love it.

- An au pair though,

can take you all over the world
to different places,

I suppose.

- Yes, but um,

I've done my fair share
of travelling

when I was younger.
- Hmm. That's a shame.

I thought
maybe we could find you

a nice family in Scandinavia,
or maybe the UK,

as your next job.

- My next job?

- Oh well, once Richard
and I get married

and I live here,

your services
won't be required.

You must have realized that,
surely.

(sighs)
- I um...

I-I hadn't really
thought it through,

to be honest.

So, you're-you're gonna
run the kids around?

(laughs)
- Oh no.

They'll be going
to boarding school.

- Boarding school?

- Celeste, I'd be
a terrible stepmother to them.

That's not fair to them.

And besides,
look at their behavior.

Don't get me wrong,
they haven't done much to me,

Richard wouldn't have it,
but they have tormented

every poor au pair
they've ever had.

Boarding school
would set them straight.

- They're good kids.

They've been grieving
and...

and that comes out
in all types of way

but you can't--
- I found them

a very nice boarding school
not too far from here.

In fact,

their uniforms were supposed
to arrive yesterday.

I should chase that up.
Hmm.

- Hey, Celeste,

wanna read
the last chapter together?

- Sure, buddy.

Of course.

(phone ringing)

(call beeps on)
Hello?

- Celeste?

It's me.
- Oh, sorry,

I haven't had a chance
to email Clara yet

but I'll do it today.
- No, no, it's okay.

I'm not calling about the job.

They're demolishing
Lachapelle Park.

- What?
Since when?

- I just found out today.

- But they can't do that!
- Yeah, the mayor sold the land

and they're turning it

into luxury
high-rise apartments.

- No way.

- There's people protesting

but I really don't think
it'll make a difference.

- Okay, well,
we have to do something.

- That's not all.

The developer
who bought the land?

It's Richard.

(soft music)

Celeste?
- Huh.

(door clicks open)

- Hello?

I'm... I'm home!

Don't come all rushing at once.

- Hey, hey, where is everybody?

- Kids are doing their homework.
- Ah.

- How was the protest?

- Well, I had a meeting
at town hall

trying to appease any concerns.

- Did it work?
- Well, the locals are upset

but the mayor's agreed
to the deal, so.

- Yeah, maybe they're upset

because the park
means something to them.

- How did you know
it was a park?

- Because it's my park, Richard!

The one I told you about.

- Celeste, I had no idea.

I didn't know
where you were from.

- I told you the name
meant "rocky port".

- Rocheport.

Celeste,
I never put it together.

- Okay. Mrs. Dupont?

I mean, you knew
I came from Lachapelle.

- No, I told her
and a lot of other people

that I was looking
for an au pair.

When the applications came in,
Josh took over.

I-I never stopped
to think about it.

- You can't tear it down.

- Celeste, it's...

a multi-million dollar deal.

I can't just walk away from it

because you used
to hang out there.

- That place was my safety net,
my-my sanctuary.

It's my childhood!

- I don't know what else to say.
I mean, it's just business.

- Right.

What about sending the kids
to boarding school?

Is that just business too?

- Hold on a second.
- Julie told me.

- I haven't made
a decision yet

but that is the best
education money can buy.

- They finally managed
to settle.

Move past their grief,

and you're gonna ship them off
and disrupt them all over again?

- I have worked my tail off

for every opportunity
I've ever had

so that I can
open doors for them.

- They need your love
and attention

more than anything else
in this world.

- And they have it.

- But do they?

Because they tell you every day
how much they love you

and you never say it back.

- Because I can't say it
to them.

- Why not?

- Because it's...

It's the last thing
I ever said to Annabelle.

I...

(soft music)

- I understand
how that would...

bring special meaning
to those words...

...but they need
to hear it from you.

You mean everything to them.

- Who do you think you are?

Huh?

Trying to control my family,
my business.

- I've-I've just...
I've been trying to h-help.

- You overstepped your mark,

just as you did as a teacher.

You are our au pair.

Nothing more.

- Seeing as I won't be that
for much longer, I um...

I guess I should take
the opportunity

I was offered back home.

- What?

- A school
that likes the way I teach

wants to meet with me.

- Oh, so you-you still
were looking for a job.

(scoffs)
- No, I wasn't.

They-they came to me.
- Right, well,

I guess you'd be crazy
to pass it up.

(heartbroken music)

- You know, I never liked Julie.

As soon as my dad
introduced us to her,

I hated her.
(sighs)

- She just wants us outta here.
- Guys, don't talk like that.

It's not kind.

- But she's not being
kind to us,

or to you.

(sighs)

- Listen...

Your dad and Julie are gonna do
what they think is best.

Okay?
- But how can that be possible?

Sending us away?

- Max, it's... it's complicated.

You know, and your dad
wants to give you guys

the things he didn't have.

Now, you two have
a big day tomorrow

at the school fair.
Hmm?

- I'm gonna suck.

- Maybe I should just do
what I first planned.

- Absolutely not!

You two are gonna rock!

Okay?

Because no matter
what anyone else says,

you can achieve--

(together): Achieve anything
we set our minds to.

- Nice.

High fives.

Hmm.

- We made you something.

(gentle music)

- Lilly drew the picture

and I made the frame
at the craft station.

(teary exhale)

- This is beautiful.

I'm gonna cherish this forever.

Come here.

(♪)

(sighs heavily)

- Sorry to see you go, Celeste.

Best au pair
Lilly and Max ever had.

- Thank you.

Look after them for me?

- Yes, ma'am.

- Richard, too.

(soft music)

(indistinct chatter)

(audience clapping)

- What are the kids
performing again?

- Uh, Max is doing
a karate routine

and Lilly
is performing some ballet.

- Hmm.
- They've been working very hard

over the last couple of weeks.
(chuckles lightly)

- Next, please welcome

budding musician Max Tyler
to the stage.

(audience applauds)

- Musician?

- This is a little song I wrote.
I hope you like it.

(soft guitar music)

- I didn't know Max could play.
- Neither did I.

♪ You're looking in ♪

♪ You're looking down ♪

♪ Trying to hide
from all the world around ♪

♪ Wondering
what's in your heart ♪

♪ You know you can,
you just don't know how ♪

♪ You're really trying ♪

♪ Maybe it's time to let it go ♪

♪ Time to find your voice ♪

♪ Just believe in your heart ♪

♪ Heart ♪

♪ Who you are ♪♪

(cheering and applauding)

- Buddy!
Where did that come from?

- And when is Lilly on?
- I'm not!

- You're not going
to do the talent show?

- I've actually entered
a different contest.

(curious music)

- What do you think?

- It's...

amazing.

How did you learn
to paint like this?

- Mom.

- Of course.

- Celeste told me
that I should enter it.

- She taught me guitar, too.

- Did she now?

I am so proud of you both.

And not just for being
super-talented

but for putting
yourselves out there,

following your hearts.
- I love you, Dad.

- Love you, Dad.

(soft music)

- I...

I love you, too.

I love you, too.

(chuckles)
I love you!

- It's time to announce
the winner

of today's art exhibit.

Lilly Tyler, well done.

(audience applauds)
- First place.

(chuckles)

- We're so sorry
to see you leave next year.

- Uh, excuse me?

- When she moves
to her new school.

(tense music)

- I'm sorry.

I thought I was doing
what you wanted.

- We had a discussion
about it, Julie.

No decisions were made.

- You said
that it might be best for them.

(scoffs)
- And then, you were going on

about how the business
needs to expand

and that you weren't sure

how you were going
to do that with the kids.

So, I thought it was a priority.

- I was just thinking out loud.

It was just a conversation.

I can't believe
you made a decision like this,

especially about my kids!

- So, you don't want them
to go to boarding school?

- I never said I definitely did.
(huffs)

- I can't believe
you told the school

they were leaving.
- Okay.

I got it wrong.
It was a mistake and I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to upset anyone.
(annoyed exhale)

(Max): Dad.

- Hey, buddy,
I'll be right there.

(sighs)

(gentle music)

- Hey.

- Hey. Thank you.

- Can I get you anything else?

- No, just being with me
is good.

- Hmm.

Oh, so Carla told me
that she got your email.

- I'm meeting with her
next week.

- Great.
- Yeah.

- Don't sound too overjoyed.

- I'm sorry.

It's just...

You know,
before going to New York,

I thought I knew everything
about what kids need to thrive.

Encouragement, creative freedom,

and someone to believe in them.

- So, what's missing?

- Stability.

That-that feeling
of secure attachment.

- What are you saying?

Do you not want the job
with Carla anymore?

- No, I-I do. I do.

And I'm just saying

maybe following a curriculum
isn't that bad.

You know?

Obviously, I'd do it my way

but it would give
that stability.

Hmm.

I guess I didn't know
as much as I thought I did.

(sighs)

Mm.

- Not to kick you
while you're down,

but the bulldozers are due
at the park in a few days.

(huffs)

- Sorry.

(sentimental music)

(utensils clanging)

(birds chirping)

- No.
The mayor sent across

the final version
of the contract.

Our lawyers have approved it
so all you have to do is sign

and the land is ours.

(soft jazzy music)

(tense music building)

What's wrong?

It's Celeste, isn't it?

- I'm sorry.

(soft music)

Julie, I--
- Uh-uh.

On paper,

you and I are a match
made in heaven.

And at business, we're the best.

But as a couple,

hasn't been as easy
as it should be, right?

- Right.

- Montlieu Construction
offered me a job last week.

- You don't have
to leave the company.

- It would be too hard to stay.

- They're headquartered
in France.

- Yes, but, sweetheart,

designer clothing and Paris

definitely do mix.

(Josh): So, she's giving
a month's notice?

- I told her she didn't have to,

but seeing as
she's the professional she is,

she wanted the next person
to take the position

to be up to speed
on a number of projects.

- That's fair.

- I think that next person
should be you.

- Me?

- You got a masters
in business management.

- I-I do, but I --

- And you've been shadowing me
for two years.

I can't think
of anyone more deserving.

- I don't know what to say.
Thank you, Richard.

- First order of business,
we have to talk

about the Lachapelle Park deal.

(soft music)

Hey, Max, why don't you play me
that song again

from the fair, huh?

- No. I'm good.

(inhales and exhales deeply)

- Lilly, you wanna do
some painting together?

- No offense, Dad,
but I'm not really in the mood.

- Look, guys,

I know you miss Celeste

but we can't just
mope around like this.

And for the record,
I did not ask her to leave,

it was her choice.
(scoffs)

- Yeah, because you said
you were sending us

to boarding school,
demolishing her park,

and supposed to be
getting married to Julie?

- Ah. Yeah.

But, Lilly, Celeste...

Celeste didn't have
feelings for me.

(sighs)
- Of course she did, Dad!

I'm 10 and even I knew that.

(sighs)
- Okay,

but even if she did
at one point,

it's too late.

- What are you talking about?

You need to tell her
that you broke up with Julie

and you're totally
on the market.

- On the market?

We had a fight.

It was a... big one.

- Yeah, um...
(clears throat)

We heard.
- You were listening?

- Dad, I'm just gonna
burst a bubble here.

We're always listening.

- Then you know

that I said some things
I shouldn't have.

- So, make it right.

- I can't.

I'm not good at using my...

- Words.
- Yes.

And expressing my--

- Emotions?
- Exactly.

- But, Dad,

you can do anything you...

(together): Set your mind to.

- Huh.

- I can't believe
you didn't bring one.

- I'm sorry, I forgot.

But I mean,

no sign of any bulldozers yet,
anyway.

- They won't know
what they're in for

when we chain ourselves
to the seesaw.

(laughs)

- We're not actually
gonna do that, are we?

(shouting): We'll do
whatever it takes!

- Yeah!

You know
that you can get arrested

for doing that.
- It's okay.

Jane Fonda made it acceptable.

(chuckles)

- No way.
- Renee,

we're not gonna
get arrested, okay?

- No, no, no.
No, not that.

You know how we always talk
about those key moments in life

that could change everything?
- Yeah.

- You're about
to have one of those.

(together): Celeste!

(gasps happily)

- What are you guys doing here?

- Dad's back there.

He's a bit slower than us.
- And guess what?

I won first prize at the fair!
- Oh!

That's amazing!

- And I totally rocked it
on stage.

- That's wonderful.

- And Dad broke up with Julie.

- Oh.

- So, this is kind of nice.

- You think?

- Dad, you got this.
- Mm-hmm.

- Speak from the heart, dude.

(laughs)
- Okay.

Love you, guys.

- Hey, why don't I show you guys
the swings?

Hmm?

- Take a walk?

- Sure.

- Okay, I've got some good news
and bad news.

- Is the bad news
that you need an inhaler?

- What? That hill is
a lot steeper than it looks.

(giggles)

- Okay, um,
let's start with the bad news.

- I made the deal
and bought the land.

The mayor was going
to sell it to someone.

- And um, the-the good news?

- I'm going to keep it
exactly the way it is.

Some things are worth saving.

- Are you serious?

- I was just seeing
how well the kids did

at the fair,
I realized you deserve a bonus.

How's a park sound?

(laughs)

- I mean,
that's a pretty big bonus.

- Well, I owe you
an even bigger apology.

I'm sorry, Celeste,
for everything I said.

I didn't mean any of it.

I was scared.

- Of what?

- Falling for you.

- Your grandma was right,
love can be bumpy,

but it can be a safe harbor
to come home to.

And you've become
our safe harbor.

And I want you to come home,

to New York.

- I'd love that.

- You know, I've also been
working on my French

along with the kids.
- Have you?

- I have.

How's this?

Je t'aime.

- Je t'aime.

(sweeping sentimental music)

(♪)

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