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♪

Vickie, Vickie!

You left a resume
in the printer.

Ah, I knew I forgot something,
thank you.

What are grandmas for?

Good luck, not that you need it.

Hey, I'll take
all the luck I can get.

This job would
play perfectly into my--

Yeah, yeah, the five-year plan,
I know all about those plans.

You'll be just fine.

Your the best designer
this side of 14th Street.

Now go
or you'll miss your train.

Go.

♪

Uh, excuse me, sorry, excuse me,
pardon, all right, sorry.

♪

(rustling)

(tapping)

♪

You know, they say
the louder you tap

the faster the train comes.

Huh?

Me?

No, the other percussionist
in the room.

Huh, wow,

a comedian in real life.

Where can I catch
your next show?

Oh, hello, 911?

Yes, I've been burned,
I've been badly burned.

It's all over my hands and body,
um, please send help, fast.

♪

Train is arriving to platform 1.

All right, that's a pretty
incredible power you have.

(whirring)

Not funny, have an interview.

Okay, I'm helping, um--

Hey, wow, these are
pretty great, Victoria.

Vickie,
my friends call me Vickie.

♪

Thank you.

Oh, yeah, any time...

♪

...Vickie.

Uh, hey, I know this is crazy,

but, um, do you mind
if I give you my phone number?

Yeah, sure.

Just get my--

- Oh, uh, wait--
- Um, I gotta get this.

- Okay, no, yeah.
- Maybe next time.

Uh, wait.

Nice choice on the paper,
by the way.

Thought I was the only one
under 80 who read the Gazette.

Yeah, I like it, too.

(train beeping)

Hey, wait!

(whirring)

Are you gonna
take this train tomorrow?

My number's 555-6692!

Wait!

♪

So you're telling me
that my commitment-phobe

of a little brother
somehow managed

to meet an incredible woman
in the wild,

yet failed to get any details
that might help him

actually find her?

Yeah, that's just about
the gist of it.

And instead of anything helpful,
like how to find you,

or the fact that you suddenly
believe in love at first sight,

you told her
you like a newspaper?

It's not just any newspaper.

It's the Brooklyn Gazette,
all right?

It's good, and I never said,
"Love at first sight."

But that's what
it sounds like, right?

You watch too many movies.

All right, so what do you know
about this girl?

Other than that she's gorgeous,

she seems talented and funny

and likes my favorite newspaper.

Her name's Vickie.

Okay, hey,
that's a start, right?

Vickie what?

I don't know.

Ugh, all right,
so you have her first name

and the fact that she probably
lives in New York City.

Well, there's only
several million people here,

so how hard can that be?

Oh, look, I'm just happy to see
that there's still

a romantic streak buried under
my brother's jacket.

Why don't you write into
that newspaper you both like?

They take submissions, right?

You mean like
a missed connection?

♪

(clacking)

You're a genius, Alex.

It is my blessing and my curse.

(typing)

(sighing)

I got the job!

Oh, that's great news, baby.

Tell me all about it--
when do you start?

That's the one thing.

They want me to start next week.

- Ah!
- At their location

in Duluth.

Duluth?

Minnesota?

That's the one.

Ugh, bring a good jacket.

It's only temporary.

They have a big client
and headquarter nearby.

That's great!

You don't seem thrilled.

Well, this--this is
gonna sound dumb,

but there was this guy--

A guy, was he mean to you?

No, he was--

Never mind, I am taking the job

and I'm so excited.

The five-year plan is in motion!

Oh, this calls for
a celebration!

And, oh, packing.

- Oh.
- Ugh, okay.

(brakes squeaking)

(typing)

That's beautiful, Max.

(thudding)

- What if she never sees it?
- I'd say

if you haven't heard from her
in, like, five years,

then it probably wasn't
meant to be.

♪

(cars honking)

You don't understand,
I need to leave

for the island tonight.

People are waiting for me.

People, waiting?

Well, why didn't you
say something?

In that case, I'll call the CEO.

Please.

I mean,
my first flight was delayed

because the crew was late,

and I need to prep
for my wedding.

I'm getting married Saturday.

Congratulations.

There's still nothing left
for tonight.

♪

Excuse me, sorry, hi.

Hey, sorry,
what's going on up here?

We all got places to be, right?

I'll be with you
in a second, sir.

I need to get on
the 8:00 PM tonight,

and supposedly
there's nothing left.

What, you're kidding,
I was just on line

trying to return my ticket,
I have an extra.

Here, it's yours.

Problem solved?

Okay, line moving again.

You're welcome.

Oh, my gosh, really?

Yes, really,
I just had a falling out

with a girl I'm seeing.

- Sorry to hear that.
- It's all right.

I guess not everybody
knows how to do casual.

Right.

Well, thank you.

Here ya go.

Bye.

All right, here's my passport.

Ah, thank you.

(sighing)

Hey, uh, don't I know you
from somewhere?

- I don't think so.
- You sure?

You seem really familiar to me.

Did you go to Fordham?

- No.
- What a coincidence.

Me neither.

♪

Thanks so much for this.

Oh, of course, yeah,
it was nothing.

God, are you sure
we've never met before?

I don't think so.

But thanks again.

Yeah.

Well, I was
really looking forward

- to reading this, so.
- Oh, right.

Yeah, I'll, uh,
see ya on the plane.

(chuckling)

And don't worry, I'm not
one of those chatty Charlies

who's gonna wanna talk
the whole time or--

♪

(plane whirring)

♪

Hey, whoa, you're fast.

I figured it out.

Summer camp.

You went to Camp Wannalocket.

Didn't go to camp, sorry.

But you worked
at a dinner theater.

Definitely not.

You were a waitress.

Uh, for three weeks
when I was 18.

- Nailed it.
- Look, I think

we've gone through
your entire life story

at this point,
and I'm not in it.

I'm getting a crick in my neck
from shaking my head, so.

All right, sorry,
I guess I must be mistaken.

My driver just canceled.

God, he was so hard to find.

Which hotel did you say
you were going to?

Uh, the Royal Ocean Fern.

No way.

(engine whirring)

(honking)

- No, no.
- Oh, come on.

- Absolutely not.
- Come on, hop on.

I can't get on
the back of a Vespa

with some guy I just met.

All right, fine.

See you back at the hotel.

I'm sure you'll make it there
by tomorrow

or maybe the next day.

Okay, wait, wait.

Just don't get me killed

a week before
I'm supposed to get married.

What, you're here for a wedding?

- My wedding.
- No way, me too.

- You are?
- Wait,

are you the future
Mrs. James Miller?

I am.

Who are you?

Surprise!

I'm your wedding photographer.

James hired me to get here early
to see if I could

catch any special moments
that he might miss.

Oh, wow.

Yeah, you knew that
he was gonna be running late?

Right, he had to stay in Duluth.

Couple extra days of work, um--

- Huh.
- What?

No, it's just a funny feeling.

I've never really been
someone's, uh,

consolation prize before.

What's that supposed to mean?

Well, just I'm sure
you would've preferred

your groom to show up
to his own wedding.

- Excuse me?
- Ah, though,

I guess he can't, uh,
really get cold feet

if he's not here, huh?

Are you trying to make a joke?

Yeah, unsuccessfully,
I'm gathering.

I'll have you know
that James and I

take this relationship
very seriously,

and he's the perfect man for me.

Uh, he trusts me
to set everything up here

because we're basically
the same person.

And hiring a photographer
to capture any special moments

that happen to occur

while he's getting
very necessary work done

is exactly the type
of thoughtful thing

that he would do.

Okay, well, consider me wrong

and very sorry.

Done.

Ready to go?

- Sure.
- Arms under.

Giddy up, buttercup.

(engine whirring)

♪

(engine puttering)

♪

(rustling)

You drive like a maniac.

You're welcome.

My five-year plan
does not include

dying on the back
of some stranger's motor scooter

thousands of miles from home.

Oh yeah, save that
for the 10-year edition?

(chuckling)

Anyway, this stranger

will see you bright and early
for wedding photos.

After all, that's what
dear James is paying me for,

right?

I look forward
to seeing you then.

(engine revving)

♪

(water trickling)

Ah, Olivia, Lauren!

Oh!

I have never been happier
to see you two.

Um, who's that guy?

Yeah, were you on a motorcycle?

That is our photographer.

(chuckling)

So-so about that...

Ah.

Wow.

♪

(exhaling heavily)

(text tones beeping)

♪

(clinking)

Vick, hey, you made it.

- I got your surprise.
- The photographer.

What do you think,
kind of ingenious, right?

So sweet.

When do you think
you'll get here?

I can't wait
for you to see this room.

I've got one work thing left
that I can't get out of,

so I got a standby flight.

Is that okay?

They made it seem like
I'd never make partner

if I skipped out.

That's super fine.

But I'm 100 percent sure
you're gonna ace

all the little setty-uppy bits
until I get there.

Don't worry,
I've got it all under control.

You always do.

That's one of the many things
I love about you.

Uh, gotta run, talk soon.

I love you.

Mm, having fun.

(rattling)

Hey, lady!

Ready for a wild night
of doing nothing?

Um, as long as there's

pajamas and chocolate involved.

You did not say that.

- Of course I did.
- Okay,

pause, pause, pause.

- I need to know.
- Hm?

Did you really want
this photographer

hanging around all weekend,
or are you just being nice?

Well, she said
she was cool with it.

Anything for James.

Yeah, but between
all the prep and planning

you have to do for the wedding,
we won't tell.

Okay, I think it was

a really sweet gesture.

I mean, James wants to be here.

If he has to work
for an extra day or two,

it must be important.

Besides, he needs to
stay in his boss's good graces

to make his transfer
to their New York office

as smooth as possible.

Oh, my God, that's right!

The five-year plan
is working as usual.

Ugh, you and your plans!

- Hey!
- But seriously, babe,

we are so glad
to have you back in town.

- Mm.
- Mm, cheers

to Vickie's
incredible new chapter.

Cheers!

♪

(exhaling heavily)

Oh, morning, bride.

Something I said?

Not a morning person.

Well, hey, at least we each
have our strengths, right?

Um, hate to be a bug,
but aren't we supposed to

be on our way
to the florist right now?

I am perfectly
on top of my schedule,

thank you.

Do you have
the Brooklyn Gazette?

- Brooklyn Gazette?
- It's a newspaper.

Only by special request,
but I can have it here tomorrow.

Really, that would be great.

Anything for the bride.

Why, thank you.

See, that is the type
of customer service

I'm talking about.

- Uh, uh--
- First coffee,

then flower time.

♪

I hope we didn't
keep you waiting!

- Sorry.
- Hello!

This must be
the bride and groom.

Oh, no, uh,
well--well, yes, and no.

This is our photographer.

My fiancé James
couldn't be here today,

so Max will be
capturing any special moments.

Well, isn't that just lovely?

Yes, I thought so, too.

Now I know we discussed peonies,

but this season's dahlias
are magical.

Wanna take a look?

♪

All right, so we've
collated the meal requests,

including dietary restrictions?

- Check.
- Chosen the chairs

- for the hall.
- Check.

Okay, flowers are under control.

Name cards
and table arrangements

in progress.

I'd say we have a lot
to be proud of this morning.

We've left it all
on the field, coach.

All right,
let's break for lunch.

Oh, thank goodness.

- I'm going to sleep right here.
- Mm-mm, no, you're not.

Come on, get up, come on.

We'll go back to my room
and order room service.

- Mm.
- Let's go.

(chuckling)

♪

(sighing)

You can take lunch, too.

Oh, well, what if you have
a special, uh, chicken taco?

I mean, don't you think
that Mr. James

would want a photo of that?

Stand down, soldier.

Okay, fine, your loss.

Hey, you should
take my phone number down,

just in case
there's a photo emergency.

I'm sure I have it in my email.

♪

See ya later.

♪

(birds chirping)

♪

- Oh, hey, man.
- Hey.

Where would you grab lunch
around here?

Oh, try the restaurant
at the resort.

♪

Oh, you're kidding.

I swear this is an accident,
all right?

Look, I'll just sit right here.

Look, you're not even
gonna know I exist, okay?

- Okay.
- Okay.

(clearing throat)

♪

(whistling)

(footfalls clopping)

Oh, hi, I'll do the, um,

Sunshine burger, uh, with fries,

and can I get an extra slice
of tomato on there, too?

Thank you.

- Extra tomato, huh?
- Uh.

- Interesting order.
- Yeah.

What are you, uh, leader
of the anti-tomato faction?

I've heard tell of your kind.

Mm, not at all.

♪

Thank you.

♪

Huh.

Sunshine burger,

taro fries, extra tomato.

You're kidding.

♪

No, please, sit down.

Well, I mean,
that's pretty wild, right?

You ordered it, too.

I know, but have you
ever met anyone else

that puts extra tomato
on their burger?

It's a funny little coincidence.

Well, it is, right?

Look, can I sit here?

I promise not to bite.

♪

I feel like we may have

gotten off on the wrong foot.

No, I love it when people

criticize my husband-to-be
before even meeting him.

Okay, and I'm sorry,
I didn't realize

you were gonna be so sensitive
about your relationship.

Sensitive?

You're the one
who had to butt in.

Look, I didn't ask
for an explanation

and I didn't ask for an apology.

I'm just trying to get from here

to a beautiful, organized,
and finished wedding

so I can start
the rest of my life.

Okay, and you're right,
you're right,

and I'm the jerk here.

Truce?

Truce.

Wow, these all your people?

I don't know.

James has a big family.

(camera snapping)

That one's all mine!

Gigi!

Oh, Victoria, oh!

How are you?

Uh, it's been a little crazy,

but I'm so glad to see you.

I could really use your help.

Well, look who it is.

Don't think you're not
getting a hug from me, too.

- Oh, Gigi, this is, uh--
- The handsome groom.

...Max, the photographer.

Oh, sorry, dear.

I'm not wearing my glasses.

You do seem different
from those video calls,

come to think of it.

That's quite all right, ma'am.

Call me Gigi.

Where's James?

- Not here yet.
- Not here?

- Coming soon?
- Very soon, I'm sure.

All right, Vickie dear,

I'm gonna go unpack my luggage.

I'll catch up with you
in an hour or two, okay?

Okay, do you need help
with your bags?

Yeah, I'd be happy to help
with any hauling or lifting

or whatever you need.

Oh, that's very kind of you.

Thanks, though.

♪

Oh, wait, wait, wait, um,
let's get a photo.

♪

Cover models, whoa!

- Move over, Vogue.
- All right.

♪

Call me if you need anything.

Yeah, yeah.

Video calls?

Don't start.

He's only met
your lovely grandmother

via video calls?

He has been very busy with work.

♪

How long have you two
been together?

Two years.

Look, you just don't know James.

He's so sweet,
everybody thinks so.

Hey, I'm not even
saying anything.

♪

He has met your parents
face to face, though, right?

♪

I don't have parents.

I have Gigi.

Look, Tom, another palm tree.

They're all over the place.

- Watch your step.
- Oh.

♪

(sneezing)

- Oh.
- Oh, oh.

Oh.

Mr. and Mrs. Miller!

Please, Deb and Tom now!

Oh, okay.

Maybe even Mom and Dad soon,

- right?
- Oh!

Yeah.

- This hotel.
- Nice, right?

We would've loved
a little ceremony in Duluth,

but, uh, well,
this is lovely, too.

(sneezing)

Thanks, thank you.

(camera snapping)

It's so hot here,
don't you think?

Well, it is a tropical resort.

Tom, where is
your allergy medication?

I--

Flowers give him hay fever.

- Aw.
- We're gonna run up

to the room,
but we'll see you soon.

- Okay.
- Kiss, kiss.

- See ya--okay.
- Honey.

(camera snapping)

Well,

that is a lot to unpack.

Leave it packed.

I don't want anything
but good vibes right now.

We're all gonna be
one big happy family.

- Things are going to plan.
- Yeah.

Sounds like
a positive affirmation.

They'll warm up, you'll see.

I mean, who wouldn't love
an all-inclusive resort

in a beautiful
tropical location?

Ooh, that is a bit cold.

- Mm.
- Is it?

Aren't these flowers amazing?

- Yeah, thank you.
- Where did you say

the bocce court was?

I don't think they have bocce.

But they have volleyball

and water aerobics
and snorkeling.

Oh, you know what,
we stayed at this hotel in Vegas

and the columns
were plated with gold.

They had bocce
in every courtyard.

Now that's class.

- Mhm, yes.
- Nice, nice.

Why don't I show you
where the ceremony will be?

- Oh, that would be lovely.
- Great.

Uh, I think I'm gonna stay here,
grab a drink.

But only if
that's okay with you.

Of course, have fun.

- Thank you.
- This man's nice.

Right through here.

(waves burbling)

Ugh, you know, at our wedding

I had the most lovely
animal print colors.

We should've brought them.

I'm sure
they're still in storage.

- I could call Angie.
- Oh, no,

thanks.

And of course it was indoors.

You know, Tom's allergies.

That sounds like
a lovely evening.

And we had a live band.

That's right.

None of these loud disc jockeys
you young people like.

That all sounds really lovely.

- Mhm.
- But,

these are the things I've chosen
for my wedding to James.

You know,
something I love to do, uh--

Sorry, I don't think
I properly introduced myself.

Mr. and Mrs. Miller,
hi, I'm Max Levine.

I'm the wedding photographer.

Your son James hired me.

Oh, that's so lovely.

Something that
I absolutely love to do

is get photos
of the most important members

of the wedding party on the days
leading up to the wedding

to really capture the essence

of the week.

- Sounds smart.
- Mhm.

How would you two be interested

in a little VIP photo session?

Oh, well, I never.

What a treat!

- Don't you think, Tom?
- That's great.

That's a fantastic idea.

Hm, well,

I just gotta grab
a couple more lenses.

Um, so I'll head up,

but how about I meet you two

right over there by that rock?

- Hm.
- Uh, the white one?

Yeah, that's the one.

- Off ya go.
- Oh, thanks.

Come on, Tom,
this is so exciting.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

I didn't need your help.

Oh, you want me
to call 'em back?

- Excuse me--
- No, no, that's fine.

I, um--I actually have to go

find a buffet spoon.

A buffet spoon?

- Mhm.
- Okay.

- Well, enjoy.
- Bye.

Bye.

♪

(sea gulls cawing)

Hey.

Don't worry, your in-laws-to-be

are safely tucked away
in their room.

Thank you for stopping that
before it got any more awkward.

Uh, what can I say,
I'm a wedding photographer,

I know all the tricks,
and I've seen

a little worse.

See, James was so right
sending you here.

Mm, yeah, James,
he really gets it.

Anyway, I had an idea.

It's a little thing I like to do
when I'm hired for weddings

for the whole week.

- I'm listening.
- Only if you're interested,

but I could create a game,

a little challenge.

It would keep
your family and friends

out of your hair
for a couple days.

Mm, I like that idea, but--

Oh, come on, I'll make it fun.

I know, I don't seem like
Mr. Party Guy,

but kooky aunts heat me up.

It's not that.

It's just--

What?

Gigi gets extremely competitive.

Oh, you're kidding.

Olivia had to bail her out
of a particularly bad

Mahjong tournament
in Queens one time.

- Not pretty.
- Okay, well,

we can keep it light.

(waves crashing)

I'll think about it.

Okay.

Thanks.

♪

Hm, oh, ugh, ooh, sorry.

- Yes?
- Oh, I just think

you had wedding bags planned
on your very extensive

and detailed itinerary
in 45 minutes ago.

- Is that right?
- No.

- No?
- No, yes, I--

- Oh, yes.
- I completely forgot.

Looks like
I'm saving the day twice.

Don't rub it in.

(grunting)

♪

I am so sorry I'm late.

It's fine, grab a bag
and start stuffing, please.

(exhaling heavily)

Mm, thank you so much.

It's all right,
you have enough on your plate.

Besides,
beats changing diapers any day.

- Cheers to that.
- Mm.

Okay.

Can I ask a weird question?

- Shoot.
- That photographer,

Max, does he seem
familiar to you?

Mm, how do you mean?

It's just
he was so sure we'd met

when we ran into each other
at the airport,

and I can't shake the feeling
that he's right.

- He is from New York.
- Yeah,

him and millions
of other people, babe.

Can't say I recognize him.

No, I--I've got nothing, babe.

I don't know what his deal is.

But you know who's deal
I am interested in?

Devon, the pool guy.

- Did you see him.
- Uh, to be

young and single again.

(chuckling)

It's James, I gotta get this.

- Okay.
- Ooh.

(chuckling)

So you're not coming today?

I'm sorry, that's actually
not what I'm calling about.

- Oh?
- My parents have

something for you,
a little gift.

Can you meet them down
in the hotel restaurant?

Sure.

Don't get too excited,
it's something

I sort of should've remembered
to tell you about before.

Our family veil.

A veil?

Like for wearing

for the wedding this week?

I--I know.

I totally forgot about it
until they called.

I'll let them tell you more.

Um.

I have my second
dress fitting tomorrow.

It's a little late
to be switching things up.

You're so creative.

If anyone can make it work,
it's you.

Can you meet them in 15?

(exhaling heavily)

Sure, why not?

You're the best, Vick,
thank you.

Sorry, I love you.

Love you, no problem.

Bye.

♪

(sighing)

(crickets chirping)

- Yeah.
- Oh, there she is.

Oh, where--oh, hey!

- Hi!
- I heard

you wanted to see me
about a veil.

Oh, not a veil, the veil,
passed down

from my great-grandmamma
Millie Miller.

Every Miller woman in the family
has worn this veil

on her wedding day
for over a century.

It's tradition, and now,

it's yours to carry on!

Wow.

It's... lovely.

I knew you'd love it.

Every good Miller woman does.

But,

James sort of
didn't describe it to me

- as well as he could have.
- Oh.

Well, how do you mean?

I'm not sure
it'll match my dress.

This is sort of
an off-white and--

Pish-posh, you'll work it out.

You know, we got hitched

in a thrift store
blue leisure suit

and plaid mini-dress

we bought together
the day before.

- That's right.
- And, uh, look,

- we're still here.
- I wore the plaid dress

and the veil, of course.

♪

You're right,
I'm sure I can make it work.

Of course you can!

You are
the cleverest girl we know.

♪

(insects chirping)

- Watching the game?
- Yeah, wouldn't miss it.

- New York fan?
- Yeah,

through and through.

Good, then I won't have to
fight you later.

Oh, all right, I'm relieved.

You're the photographer, right?

He flew you
all the way out here for this?

Eh, James is a friend
of a friend of a cousin.

Hey, I'd take a gig
if it brought me here too.

You're from the city?

Yeah, Brighton Beach.

You're kiddin'.

I grew up
right on Ocean View Avenue.

Right by the high school
on Ocean Avenue.

Hm, what a world.

Crazy for you and me
to find each other here.

(Gigi chuckles)

Well, I should congratulate you

on your granddaughter's
upcoming nuptials.

What do I have to do with that?

Vickie's always been
perfectly capable

of making her own decisions.

Ever since
she was a little girl.

I couldn't force her
to marry the love of her life

or stop her
from running off with a rock

if she set her mind on it.

(Gigi chuckles)

You ever been married?

I was.

- I'm sorry.
- Oh, don't be.

Let me finish.

Three times.

All jerks.

Except for the second one.

Him you could be sorry about.

Right, well, I am.

Speaking of Victoria,

care to join me
on a rescue mission?

(laughing)

Today was too much.

Hey, Max, you know that game
idea thing you offered earlier?

I do need you
to cook something up

for tomorrow morning
if you still can?

I just need some time to think.

Hey, say no more.

I'm on it.

You know what?

I like that kid.

(chuckling)

He's all right.

(waves lapping)

(birds chirping)

♪

(knocks)

♪

(yawns)

Well, good morning to you too.

What's all this?

This is a family-distracting,

in-law entertaining,
multi-day challenge

extravaganza-slash-
scavenger hunt.

♪

That was fast.

Yeah, what can I say?

I'm good.

♪

Clue sheets.

♪

Are these laminated maps?

♪

I gotta say,
I'm a little impressed.

Well, take a minute
and review the materials

and then we will rally
the troops.

Aye, aye, captain.

♪

Thank you, everybody,

for joining me here
this morning.

Our photographer, Max,

has a very exciting announcement
to make.

Max?

♪

Hello, everyone.

In the days counting down
to the wedding,

we will be holding
a competition.

A little friendly competition

just to help everybody
get to know each other

and spend a little more time
together.

I'll be giving you
riddles to solve

and challenges to complete
around the hotel.

Score will be kept.

And at the end of the week,

the winner will receive
a custom,

one-of-a-kind photo album
of your time on the island.

I want that album.

Today's challenge
is a solo expedition.

A riddle.

Work out the clue,
take a photo,

and bring it back.

Your only hint:

The answer can be found
right here in the resort.

And whoever works out
the riddle first

will get a point for their team
for the week.

♪

Everybody ready?

Yes, yes, yes.

On your marks.

Get set.

- Go.
- Go!

Get out of my way!

Come on, look out, look out.

Wow, I can actually
hear myself think.

Yeah, that's kind of the point.

♪

What do you want to do now?

Well, Olivia and I were supposed
to go taste cake flavors.

You should come
in case we need photos taken.

Sure.

Sounds like a plan.

(camera shutter clicks)

Mm.

(camera shutter clicks)

We are running out of time.

I know.

I just came in
thinking for sure

it would be the vanilla
with chocolate buttercream.

But now I'm wondering

if everyone would like
the guava more.

I don't know.

I still like
the chocolate coconut.

You know whose opinion
would be super helpful?

James.

Mm.

Okay, we gotta go

classic vanilla
with chocolate buttercream.

- Huh?
- Just hear me out.

You don't go for the slice
of cake that you want.

You go for the slice of cake
that the most people will have

and something that'll keep well
in the fridge.

Because, let's face it,
the whole cake never gets eaten.

A classic vanilla
with chocolate buttercream

stays well as it gets older
and, to fancy it up,

we can add a little
salted caramel drizzle.

Come on, ladies.

Mm.

It just dances around
on my palate.

(Olivia chuckles)

Dances.

James said we can decide.

Max, tell Vickie
what you just told us.

I--I was just subtly, um,

suggesting that perhaps
we choose

the classic vanilla
with chocolate buttercream

and add a little
salted caramel drizzle on it.

It's gonna keep well,
it's a crowd pleaser,

and...

Mm.

Right?

Mm.

Yeah?

I actually agree.

(gasps)

(claps)

You just can't help yourself,
can you?

No, I can't.

You know,
he's actually James' height.

And there are a few things

I'd rather get done
sooner than later.

Are you thinking
what I'm thinking?

What are they thinking?

♪

- Okay.
- Uh?

No, I thought
we were going this way.

♪

No.

Hell no.

♪

That's the one.

The one.

This one.

♪

Just settle, just settle.

♪

(humming)

(indistinct speaking)

I don't know.

I really think
that should be higher.

It'll be fine.

We just extend it.

It'll take care of itself.

You know, I'm proud of you
for saying that.

You're wrong,
but I respect you

for standing up
for your choices.

Just watch, it--

♪

Um...

And then he'll say, um,

"You may now kiss the bride,
yada, yada, yada.

You go away now."

Yeah, right.

Was the DJ booth
gonna be over here?

Yeah, over there in that corner.

♪

(typing)

♪

You still stuck on that project?

It'll come to me.

I just have to push through.

Yeah? Or you could unwind
for just, I don't know,

a minute and a half.

Mind if I cut in?

Sure.

What can I do for ya?

Piña colada?

Oh...

I was just wondering if--

if you could explain to me
a little b--

♪

Not a hint!

Just a little clarity.

I told you she was competitive.

(Gigi scoffs)

I would never ask
for an advantage.

Yes, she would.

She will cheat.

(Gigi scoffs)

Forget it.

Next question.

Max, would you like to come
to dinner with us tonight?

She will ply you with drinks.

Why, hey, that actually sounds
like a good time.

In all sincerity,
no ulterior motives.

Join us.

You've been so helpful.

I'd love to as long
as you're okay with that.

That's great.

Why would I mind?

Great.

♪

Selling fine art
is less of a passion

and more of a calling,
at least to me that is.

(Lauren chuckles)

Um, I think there's something
on my spoon.

Here, take mine.

Thank you, kindly.

Did you choose a cake flavor?

We went classic.

Vanilla with
chocolate buttercream.

Mm-hm.

Why not swap them?

Chocolate cake
with vanilla frosting.

I mean, it's so much better,
don't you agree?

♪

Don't I agree?

♪

It's this bakery's specialty.

Chocolate buttercream,
vanilla cake.

Oh, and we chose
this amazing caramel drizzle

that usually goes
with their coconut cake.

You have to taste it
to see,

but it is the absolute best.

Well, I'm excited to try it.

♪

(inaudible), wasn't so bad, right?

♪

I'd like to propose a toast
to the Millers.

- Oh.
- Oh.

I am so glad to have you
as my new family members.

And while I have yet
to get to know James

as well as I would like,

one thing I do know
for sure,

anyone who earns the love
of my dear Victoria

must be somebody
pretty special.

So, here's to James
and the Millers.

Deb, Tom,
I'm sorry in advance

for trouncing your chances
in the competition

for the photo album.

The answer to today's riddle

was the sail boat statue
by the lobby.

(groaning)

I said it first.

I win.

Cheers.

She's right, it counts.

To a fair and open competition.

And may the best woman win.

I'll drink to that.

Mm.

Cheers.

♪

In all seriousness, Victoria,
I just want you to know

I'm so proud of you
for all the hard work

you put into making
this wedding happen.

Thanks, Grandma.

If that's what you choose.

It is, because it works.

Because it's all a part
of the five--

Five-year plan. Mm-hm.

(Gigi chuckles)

The five-year plan
reigns supreme.

Always.

Well, it's gotten you
a lot farther

than riding the waves
ever got me.

(Gigi chuckles)

♪

Who am I to doubt anything
that's made you so happy?

♪

As long as you're following
your heart,

I'll support you
with all of mine.

♪

(waves lapping)

(seabirds calling)

Welcome, everyone,

to the official start
of the Miller-Soto games.

(cheering, applause)

Yeah!

Did we all solve
yesterday's riddle?

I did.

And do we all feel like we have

a little bit better
lay of the land?

Yeah.

All right.

Because day two
is a hotel scavenger hunt.

- And! And!
- We're good at that!

We're gonna be splitting you up
into, oh, two different teams.

♪

Team Bride versus Team Groom.

Ooh.

Can I get the bride's side
over on this side?

(group chatters)

- Okay, adios.
- The groom's team,

you can stay
right where you are.

- Mm-hm.
- Great.

My lovely assistant here

will be passing out
all the supplies you need.

- Oh!
- Thank you, dear.

And to make the action
just a little spicier,

Vickie's gonna be joining in
on the action.

(laughing)

And James, of course,
whenever he gets here.

Right, now I can't help y'all
on the hotel scavenger hunt

because I wrote it,

but I'm with your team
in spirit.

Impartially, of course.

And I'll be over here
on James' team.

- Yeah, great.
- Oh, Vickie, dear.

But don't you worry about us.

We can handle
a scavenger hunt.

We do them recreationally
every summer back in Duluth.

Yes!

We're part
of the Duluth Sleuth League!

Ah, oh, wow.

I know, it's fabulous.

♪

So what time is it now?

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

This list is all today?

Sorry!

I thought James
would be here by now

to help lift and drive and...

Well, I can help.

I should come take photos
anyways.

Of what?

The special moments
where we're stuck

carrying heavy objects, Max.

I'll just come to help
with the lifting.

- Thank you.
- Oh, Gigi.

Um, you don't mind doing
the scavenger hunt on your own?

Mind?

I prefer it.

And, uh, Vick,
the Millers don't need you?

Oh, they pretty much told me
to scram.

- Mm.
- So, let's hit the road.

♪

♪

I bet you didn't know

that Vick had a degree
in fine art.

She's an amazing painter.

Well, she should use that.

Put your own creative spin
on your wedding.

I mean, it's great,
but it's a...

Oh.

A what?

Uh, just a little, um,
expected, you know?

I just think that
maybe sometimes perhaps

you might let other people
drive your choices

just a little bit too much.

Do you hear the way
this man talks to me?

I mean...

You're such
a wonderful artist, Vick.

You've got to be kidding me.

I mean, why not mix it up
a little, you know?

Bring a little more Vickie
to the party.

Ganged up on
by my own wedding crew.

Ah, uh,
speaking of the unexpected...

What?

Mm, that shortcut I took
may have not been.

Don't tell me we're lost.

Okay, um, we are off course.

(laughing)

♪

Oh, wow.

♪

Ooh, Liv, take a selfie with me.

♪

You really prefer F&F
to Switch-A-Bagel?

(Vickie laughs)

I think you'd have to be crazy
not to.

All right then.

Call me crazy.

All right.

Oof, these rocks
are pretty treacherous.

We're not in a rush.

Are you even a New Yorker?

There's always a rush.

A few minutes here,

then we need
to get back on track.

Who says we're not on track?

We're location scouting, huh?

And I think we may have found
the perfect place

to take a wedding photo.

Actually, here,
stand right there.

(camera shutter clicks)

Oh yeah.

(camera shutter clicking)

♪

Okay.

(Vickie laughs)

It's pretty good.

See, uh--

Ooh!

You okay?

Uh, yeah.

I thought you were
supposed to be falling

into my arms though.

Oh, okay!

You know, if you wanted a hug,

you could have just asked.

Oh!

Got any more?

♪

The trip was nice,

but the landing
was a little rough.

I've heard of getting in touch
with your roots,

but it's a little ridiculous,
Max.

Come on, keep 'em coming.

You need to work
on your delivery.

Your jokes have been falling
a little flat.

Okay, I'm done.

That last one wasn't funny.

I'm offended by that actually.

(Vickie laughs)

♪

Have you thought about
those two bowtie options?

I liked your pick.

Which was it,
the maroon?

Yup, maroon.

Might switch it up though.

Okey-dokey.

Hm.

Just think, this time tomorrow,
you'll be here.

Oh, um, so...

Uh-huh?

I'm getting on
the standby flight to Chicago,

but I'm actually doing a layover
in Chicago for the firm.

I texted you.

You didn't get that?

Mm, I was out of service
for a bit today.

It must not have come through.

Well, what can you do, right?

Right.

Um...

As long as you're here
by Saturday.

Wouldn't want to have to call
the whole thing off.

(James chuckles)

♪

All right,
heading to the airport now.

Talk soon.

♪

(knocking on door)

♪

(sighs)

What now?

♪

(sighs)

♪

(knocking on door)

♪

(laughs dryly)

♪

What?

Um, sorry,
it's clearly a bad time.

Um, I'll see you later.

No.

I'm sorry.

I just...

Let's try that again.

Max, hi.

What can I do for you?

I brought a peace offering.

♪

You're my client,

and I should be sitting silently
and observing,

and I...think I've been
a little much.

♪

No, you've been great.

♪

Do you wanna sit outside?

Yeah, sure.

I haven't been taking any risks.

Not with work.

Not with my wedding.

I've been all safety
and stability.

No, you're brave.

You don't run from things.

You make choices.

(Max chuckles)

I run from things.

What happened to you?

Nothin' special.

I just got my heart broken
by a girl.

Jennifer.

Dumped?

Worse.

She was having an affair
with my college roommate,

and the whole time
she was making me feel

like I was the problem
for being suspicious.

Max, I'm sorry.

Yeah, well, it's all right.

Worst thing is I was
actually in love with her,

so... yeah.

Anyway, haven't really been
divin' into the deep end since.

We all protect ourselves
how we can.

♪

I got a job offer.

Yeah, they want me to be
the head sports photographer

for the New York Journal
when I get back to the city.

It's literally my dream job,

and what have I been doing?

Oh, yeah,
I'm ignoring their phone calls.

No.

Max!

You have to take it.

You're such a talent.

I know, it just feels like
I'm, I don't know, growing up.

Max, you are a grown-up.

You're just choosing
what to do with your time.

Me, I have made
a new five-year plan

every five years
since I was five years old.

♪

A little early to be making
five-year plans,

- don't you think?
- (Vickie chuckles)

♪

It was the year my parents died.

♪

Vickie, I...

I like the sense of control.

You know, I choose a path,
I stay on it, I don't stray.

Yeah, and it seems like
it's getting you

everything you ever wanted.

♪

Is it?

♪

You know, you said when we met
you thought I seemed familiar.

I'm starting to see
what you mean.

Sometimes it feels like
we're old friends, doesn't it?

Yeah.

You could say that.

(Vickie laughs)

Being around you
makes me feel like

maybe I could get further,

find something even better,

if I took more risks.

Collaborated with someone,

had someone to push me.

I mean, I really value
my independence.

Yeah, me too.

I say that like all the time.

And James has always
supported me on that.

♪

He, uh...

♪

...seems like
a really great guy.

I mean, he agrees with me
on everything.

No pushback ever.

♪

I thought he was
my perfect match.

♪

Oh, hey, uh,
I'm gonna stop you right there

before you say something
you're gonna wanna take back

in the morning.

(Vickie laughs softly)

You're a good guy,
you know that?

You try to act like you're not,
but you are.

No.

I'm a mess.

♪

It's all gig work
and short-term relationships.

I take risks with my life
and never with my heart,

and over what?

A little broken heart?

I mean, come on,
look at you.

You--you've been through
so much worse than me,

and you're literally
like commitment central.

Oh, come on.

No, I just mean that...

♪

I don't know, I just--

just being around you,

it makes me feel like...

♪

I don't know.

♪

Maybe I am ready for more.

♪

Vickie, I...

♪

Oh my gosh.

What are we doing?

Uh, yeah, I don't know. Uh...

I'm getting married to James.

- Right.
- In a few days.

And there is a strange man
on my balcony.

Whoa, strange?

Uh, I feel like
I'm more weird or odd,

but strange is a little...

Time to go.

Bed time.

- Shoo, shoo.
- Okay. Yeah.

- Bye-bye. Uh...
- Strange man leaving now.

♪

(seabirds calling)

♪

All right, uh,
the results are in.

After yesterday's
scavenger hunt,

we have five points
for Team Bride.

(cheering, applause)

Only four.

Only four for Team Groom.

But that's all right.

Um, today we were going to do
a little trivia

of the bride and groom,

but because neither of them
could make it today,

we are going to do

one of my personal favorite
party games.

It's called, uh,
Texas Fold 'Em.

♪

I'm gonna show you how to turn
this lovely pink napkin

right here
into a beautiful swan.

All you do,
take the napkin like so,

go ahead and fold it in.

♪

And prest-o change-o,

voilà.

Ah.

(applause)

♪

You have one day
to practice your folds,

and tomorrow we face off.

Whoever has
the fastest swan folder,

and I'm talking good swans here,

no sloppy swannage allowed,

will get one point
for their team,

a huge advantage
going into the final day.

♪

You know, it's just like
Texas Hold 'Em,

except completely different.

♪

Now go.

Swan.

(seabirds calling)

♪

Hey, lady.

We missed you out there today.

Everything okay?

I'm just feeling the pressure
I think.

That's totally understandable.

When Sean and I got married,
I kept getting nosebleeds.

(laughing)

I remember that.

(laughing)

Weddings are hard.

There's a lot of attention
and they're so expensive.

Yeah.

They feel like high stakes,

but really everyone's just here
because they love you

and they want you to be happy.

I'm just looking forward

to everything
being back to normal

and being home in New York
with you all, and Gigi.

And James,
hopefully, eventually.

He'll get here soon.

And if he doesn't,
I'll just go get him.

Or kick his ass.

- Oh.
- Or both.

(laughing)

Thank you?

Now, game face on
and get out there, okay?

Buck up, stiff upper lip.

Eyes on the plan, babe.

It's all about the plan.

♪

(Vickie sighs)

(footsteps)

Knock-knock.

Max.

Vickie.

It's okay, he's not the groom.

Uh, I, um, photo.

Good?

Yeah, you look, uh, incredible.

♪

(laughs softly)

♪

Well, don't keep us waiting.

Yeah, babe, come on, show us.

Show us!

Show us, show us!

Vick, you look stunning.

You think so?

Absolutely incredible.

Max, get over here,
take pictures.

Uh, right, yeah.

Oh, one more thing.

♪

Okay.

♪

Oh.

(Lauren clears her throat)

Well, we can make it work.

Mm-hm, mm-hm.

Thanks again for letting me
try on your old jewelry, Gigi.

Of course.

Something old,
something new,

something borrowed,
something blue.

That's good luck.

What did my mom wear?

Let's see.

She had a very plain dress.

She was so beautiful,
that's all she needed.

Just like you.

And she wore my gold watch.

It's broken now,

but you could wear it too
if you want.

Yeah.

Do you remember
their relationship?

How they met?

What it was like?

I can hardly remember anything.

You were so young.

♪

Yes, they had a great story.

Tell me again.

Well, they met
at an ice cream parlor.

He was scoopin' ice cream

and she was there
with some friends.

They hit it off
the minute they met.

A spark?

Like fireworks.

She always said he gave her
an extra scoop and she knew.

And he always said he knew
before she even ordered.

(Gigi chuckles)

The moment they set eyes
on each other,

they were toast.

I wish I knew them more.

Mm.

They loved you so much.

They'd love to see you now.

Now, my husbands,
on the other hand:

less sparks, more fire.

Garbage fire for one case.

(Vickie laughs)

I know the one.

♪

James...

♪

He's more like...

♪

He grew on me.

♪

What would you call that?

A fungus?

♪

I was gonna say embers.

Yeah, that's what I meant.

- Embers, embers, yes.
- (cell phone vibrates)

♪

It's James.

♪

He is finally on his way.

Thank the Lord.

(Vickie groans)

See?

Everything's turning out
just fine.

♪

Alex. Finally.

So whose wedding is it?

I've been in suspense for days.

You remember
that missed connection

I wrote five years ago?

Victoria Nolastname?

Yeah, apparently it was Soto.

She's getting married?

Yeah, to the invisible man.

He's supposed to arrive today
or tomorrow.

So how's it been?

You still in love with her?

At first she was
just getting under my skin,

but now she's just...

She's everything I remembered
and so much more.

You're not gonna do
anything stupid, are you?

Who? Me? No.

Well, if you do,
call me if you need bail.

♪

Can Team Groom tie it up,

or will Team Bride clinch it

in the napkin-folding face-off?

I think it's time to find out.

Team Bride,
bring forth your fighter.

Team Groom,
have your representative

step forward to the table.

- Deb, way to go!
- Woo! Yes!

- Yeah.
- The rules are simple.

Whichever team
has the most perfect swans

when the timer goes off,
as approved by Devon here,

wins the competition.

You have five minutes.

On your marks, get set...

Swan!

All right, come on,
come on, come on!

♪

(indistinct chatter)

Victory will be mine!

All right, all right.

(indistinct chatter)

♪

- Gigi, keep folding!
- Okay, okay!

(shouting)

Gigi, Gigi!

(indistinct chatter)

All right, all right!

- What do we have?
- Let's see.

♪

Huh? Right, Right?

♪

Beautiful.

♪

Oh my, oh my.

I can't believe it.

It's Deb by a hair
and Team Groom has tied it up!

In your face! Ha-ha-ha!

This means war.

Ha-ha!

I did not see this coming.

But it's going to come down
to the final competition

for the photo album,
the glory, and...

♪

Oh, what do we have here?

This lovely blue ribbon.

Oh!

Ooh!

The final challenge is...

to find the perfect location

for the perfect wedding photo
in the resort.

One point to find
a good location,

as described
by my location criteria sheet.

- All right.
- Two points to find

my personal favorite location.

Huddle up.

- I want that album.
- How can we help?

Stay out of my way.

♪

(birds chirping)

♪

(camera shutter clicking)

- I'm thinking...
- Yeah?

How about right here?

Because of the light,
it's so beautiful.

Okay, but what about
the gardens too?

That's nice there.

- Mm.
- That could work.

Uh, possibly.

♪

We can check it out.

Wait a minute.

There she is.

Come on, let's go.

♪

Hurry up, Tom.

♪

- There she is.
- James, finally!

No PDA in front
of my parents, okay?

You know how they hate it.

Uh, they're gonna
have to see it Saturday.

They sure will.

You look so beautiful.

Let me show you around.

♪

- Isn't it great?
- Nice.

I knew you could do it.

Gigi hand-tied all these bows.

And this is the thing
I painted myself.

So great.

♪

What do you think of the arch?

Top notch.

♪

You should've seen
this place before.

It was empty.

I can imagine. Great job, babe.

It's super.

♪

Why don't we go find Gigi?

I know she's been dying
to meet you in person.

Amazing.

♪

Oh! Hey.

Hi! Uh, oh, um,
you must be James.

Max, right? The photo guy.

Thanks for taking
all those amazing photos

while I was chained to my desk.

Sure, yeah, the pleasure
was all mine.

Oh, you haven't seen Gigi
around, have you?

Um, no, not since this morning.

She's probably out scouting
photo spots for your thing.

Hey, listen,
so me and some of my guys

are gonna be meeting here
later on

- and you should come.
- Oh, uh, thanks,

but I don't think
I could possibly--

Come on. For everything
that you've done,

it's the least I can do,
let me buy you a drink.

Uh, yeah.

- Sure, sounds great.
- Awesome.

♪

So these are the cake cutters
I chose.

- Nice, right?
- So perfect.

And this I saved
for when you got here.

Which font do you prefer
for the seating arrangements?

Whichever you feel
would fit inside...

♪

...the sneakers.

♪

♪

All set for the big day?

♪

I can't believe
we did all this.

This was a lot of work.

Yeah, you can say that again.

♪

You want me to go grab you
a marg or some chips?

No, thanks, I'm fine.

I can show you some photos
I've been taking.

Or I could show you photos
of my family.

I mean, only seems right

since I've seen
so much of yours.

♪

Or, yeah, I could let you do
your own thing.

No.

Show me the photos.

Any distraction
seems like a good one right now.

Yeah?

Okay, um, I have a nephew.

His name is Angelo,
and he looks

exactly like my mother,
only tiny.

- You ready?
- I need to see this.

Oh.

Well, I have to see
your mom now.

♪

Oh!

It's a wedding.

Looking good.

(laughing)

Babe, you're still worried
about the wedding?

Aw, don't worry.

All those little details
will just fall away.

No, I think I'm gonna grab
a glass of water.

(indistinct lyrics)

♪

Okay, spill the beans.

What is it, this camera guy
or something?

I can't shake the feeling
that I know him, and...

it's got me worried.

Like, what if
it's some cosmic thing?

What, like you were lovers
in a past life or something?

That could be anything.

You guys could go
to the same dentist.

Right.

Did you look him up online?

Maybe there's an old photo.

Maybe you met him

and he had a different haircut
or something.

I've been too scared to.

♪

One second.

♪

Max Levine.

Levine.

(deep inhale)

♪

It is.

That's him.

I met him on the subway,
of all places.

On the day of my job interview.

That was one of my last days
in New York.

How crazy is that?

Wait, how do you even
remember that?

That was years ago.

I guess it was one of those
funny little New York moments.

How weird, though.

Mm.

♪

So how about this wedding, huh?

Yeah, looks great.

You're a really lucky guy.

I couldn't agree more.

What else could I want?

Nice wife, nice life.

Yeah.

Nice new city soon, huh?

What, Duluth? Yeah, it's rough
this time of year,

but come spring, she's a beaut.

Yeah, I was talking
about New York.

Oh, yeah, that.

That will probably
have to happen

at some point, right?

Some point?

It's happening next week.

Next week?

Haven't even put in
the work transfer yet, so...

- What?
- I've been so busy.

Vick's not gonna mind,
she's so easy-going.

You sure about that?

It's not a big deal.

It kind of is, though.

It's whatever, man, it's cool.

No, no, no, it's not cool.

This is Vickie's life,
it's not whatever.

Yeah, hers and mine.

Together.

♪

Right, yeah.

♪

Congratulations again, man.

I'm gonna go, um,
back to my room to...

fold my socks and stuff.

♪

Hey, sorry.

I know it's late.

Max, where's James?

Um, he's, uh, still out.

Vickie...

I'll take your photo...

go to the wedding,
and I'll smile,

and I'll take pictures of you
having a lovely time,

and then I will
leave you alone for good

if, uh, if that's
really what you want.

But you are so much more

than somebody's nice wife.

You're magic!

You deserve fire and passion

and--and somebody
who's gonna cherish you,

not just--not just coexist
with you.

Easy for you to say.

This is my wedding.

My friends and family
have traveled

from all over the world
for this.

I said "yes."

I committed.

- I made a plan.
- Vickie,

give up your plan.

♪

It is so selfish of you

to come here now
at this moment in my life

and make me question everything.

Do you love him?

♪

Do you love James?

Y--yes.

Of course I love him.

Don't do this, please.

This coming from the guy
who couldn't even commit

to a whole egg sandwich.

I know!

You're right.

And I'm changing that
about myself

because of you, right?

And if I could just help you...

♪

You have to let go
of your plan.

Of course you would say that!

You were never part
of the plan.

You were always inconvenient.

You're like this wrench

the universe keeps throwing
into my life.

You're just a passing stranger

I met one time
on a train platform.

You remember?

Then you--you feel this.

You know that whatever this is,

it's not just a coincidence.

No, no random moment
five years ago

with some guy I never saw again

should make me throw away
the past two years of my life.

♪

If you knew, how come
you never responded?

Ugh. To what?

♪

The missed connection.

In the Brooklyn Gazette.

Two days after we met,
I moved to Duluth.

So you never saw it?

♪

I never knew.

I tried so hard
to chase you down,

and now here you are,

and you're about to make
this mistake

and you're not gonna be able
to take it back.

Please go.

What if fate
brought us back together

to stop you from making it?

What if fate
is trying to tell you

to not make this mistake?

I said, "Leave."

♪

You're right.

I'm sorry.

That's just it, James.

You never make any decisions.

You leave everything
up to me always.

I make decisions
all day at work.

Besides, I thought
you liked that.

Well, I don't.

Lesson learned.

And why can you do it
all day for work

but not for our wedding?

Is it not important?

You're just so good
at this sort of thing.

Did I do something?

No.

That's the whole problem.

Where's the passion?

Where's the fire?

It seems to me
like you have it

for the both of us right now.

This isn't funny, James.

♪

Okay, you make a good point,

but it seems like
you might need

a little cool-down time.

Let me think about this.

I want to make it right.

♪

♪

"Hello, James.

Thank you for the opportunity
to work on this project.

Unfortunately, because of
unforeseen circumstances,

I must leave early."

(sighing)

Missed connection?

He never posted any...

♪

What day was that?

♪

♪

- You look beautiful.
- Really?

Something feels a little off.

Well, that veil
isn't exactly a home run,

but you're pulling it off.

There's something itchy.

It's a beautiful veil.

But it's okay
if it's not right for you.

No, I have to wear it.

Every Miller woman does.

- Yeah.
- You ever play poker?

Uh, no.

We're avid bridge players.

- Ah.
- Mm-hm.

Is that similar?

Uh, not sure.

I play poker.

(glass clinking)

Thank you all again
for joining us here.

Before we head up
to go get our beauty rest,

I do have one quick announcement
to make.

A surprise for my lovely bride.

I thought about what you said.

Now, as many of you know,

Vick here had to shoulder
the burden

of making most of the decisions
and arrangements

that made tonight

and will make tomorrow
so wonderful.

So, as a gift to her,

I've made one big decision
for the both of us.

(indistinct whispering)

- What's this?
- Open it.

I don't understand.

A real estate listing?

Our new home in Duluth.

- What?
- Oh, lovely!

I put in an offer last night.

- Wonderful.
- Wow, James.

I am overwhelmed.

Thanks.

I'm just gonna run
to the ladies' room.

Oh, this is so exciting.

Excuse me a minute.

I'll be right back.

- Vickie?
- Son,

what a wonderful gift.

(sighing)

(sighing)

I don't know what to do.

What do you want?

I'm not sure.

There's a first.

Gigi, can't you just tell me
what to do?

I don't know
what your gut is saying,

but I say you should
go with it.

I've always thought generally
life is short

and it goes much faster
than we expect.

So I wouldn't waste
too much of it

on trying to do
what you think you have to do.

♪

I don't want
to disappoint anybody.

They came here for a wedding.

Nobody is gonna be
more disappointed than you'll be

if you end up marrying
the wrong person.

And wherever you live
and whoever you love,

you'll never disappoint me.

So there's something
you don't have to worry about.

♪

I didn't plan for this.

Plans change.

♪

Was the house too much?

It's in the wrong location.

New York.

I'm serious about this move.

Listen, I know
it's a little late,

but it'll only be more late
tomorrow.

Maybe we should talk
about our future.

Okay, last night
wasn't about you really.

It was about me.

♪

I'm scared
we're making a mistake.

Kind of glad you said that.

- You are?
- I think

I was pushing back my flight
because of cold feet.

You were?

I've been feeling like
maybe we got engaged

because it was
the next thing to do,

but I'm not sure
it was the right thing to do.

In Duluth, we work,

but I don't want to move
to New York.

Being honest, do you want
this promotion and move

more than you want
a life with me?

Not the "I do" I thought
I'd be saying this weekend.

I thought you wanted all this.

♪

I thought you wanted all this.

♪

I've been so caught up
with making everybody happy,

with the plan...

♪

I forgot how to listen
to myself.

It's a beautiful veil...

♪

...but it's not the one for me.

♪

Well, if you're sure,

you know I'll always follow
your lead.

♪

I think we know
what we have to do.

♪

(sighing)

♪

I object!

I object.

Victoria, I, um, I know
that I said I wouldn't do this.

Objection.

♪

Oh, boy.

♪

Showtime.

Hello, everyone, hi!

It's me.

So, I know
this is a little late, but...

...it looks like we won't be
getting married today.

- Or ever.
- Yeah.

Never.

We're sorry, and of course

you'll get all your gifts back.

But we just don't want
to be together anymore.

We've already paid
for the party,

and you're already here,

so while we won't be doing
the whole ceremony bit,

we will be having a rocking
not-getting-married party

in the same time slot.

Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails,
dinner, dancing.

We hope you'll join us.

Right, because you have
to celebrate

doing the right thing,
even when it's the hard thing.

Plus, you came all this way.

Our bad.

♪

(sighing)

♪

Wait!

I know I said I wasn't
gonna try to stop you, Vickie,

but I can't let you do this.

Max, they're not--

James is a great guy,

but he's not the right guy
for you.

No! Enough.

But I have to try.

No, you don't.

♪

Mr. and Mrs. Miller.

- Thank you, dear.
- I am sure

that there will be
a future Mrs. Miller

who will treasure this.

Yes. Oh.

Thank you, Vickie.

You take care.

It's been fun.

(indistinct chatter)

Um, hey, everyone!

Amid all the commotion,
I forgot to announce

the final winner
of our little games.

Put your hands together
for your champion.

She's from Team Bride,

but she is insisting
she did it all on her own.

- Oh, she did.
- Gigi Soto!

(cheering)

She figured out the best place
to take a photo is...

The dance floor!

(cheering)

Gigi, Gigi, Gigi!

I won, I won, I won!

It matches your dress.

Oh.

And here they come.

- Ooh.
- Mm-hm.

- Hey.
- Oh, hey.

Liv, Vick, I want you to meet
someone very special.

This is Devon.

He'll be visiting New York
next month.

- Mm.
- Looks familiar.

♪

Woo!

♪

(indistinct chatter)

♪

Everybody's having a good time.

So, confession.

I might have looked up

that missed connection
you posted.

"If fate meant
to bring us together,

I'm sure she can do it again.

If not, thank you

for one brief,
beautiful moment."

"Once is enough for a lifetime,

yet something tells me
a lifetime may never be enough."

Not too sappy?

Oh, it's sappy,
but I liked it.

And I'm wondering,
is five years too late

to take you up
on that date offer?

♪

Thought you'd never ask.

- We could go to the...
- No, no, no.

We got to go
to my brother's restaurant.

Seriously, just let me
take this one.

I--he's never gonna believe me

unless I introduce you
in person.

And the pasta there
is unbelievable.

♪

Well, when you put it
that way...

♪

- Just this once.
- I'll consider it.

Just this once,
I'll consider it.

You'll consider it
this one time?

(indistinct chatter)

(shouting)

♪

♪

♪

Nice place.

Thanks.

Are we in a dream right now?

- I could pinch you.
- No, that's all right.

Let's save that for later
just in case.

♪

Look, Vickie,
I should've chased you down

on that subway and...

♪

Five years is long enough
to wait.

Let's not miss another shot.

You know, I...

couldn't have said it better
myself.

♪

♪ Just standing on the side
just thinking of when ♪

♪ It's like we all heard
owls again ♪

♪ We walked together

till the sun went orange color
in the sky ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh ♪

♪ Just standing all the night
just thinking of when

I said, "Give me your heart,
forget about them" ♪

♪ Let it go ♪

♪ It feels so right ♪

♪ Let it fly ♪

(vocalizing)

♪

(vocalizing continues)

♪

(clicking, whirring)

♪