Ah. - Need some help? I can go change clothes. - Thanks. I actually enjoy doing yard work. It's relaxing. - (LAUGHS) Gotta be honest ` never liked yard work, even when I was a kid. Living in New York, it just consisted of sweeping the leaves off my balcony on to the balcony below. Here, I got it. - Oh, thanks. Well, (SIGHS) ever since I was a kid, this is exactly what I wanted. - To rake leaves? - (CHUCKLES) Yeah. This is the first home I've had. - Really? - Yeah. When my parents died, I went into foster care. Lots of temporary homes. I always wanted a big house like this, but with the big house comes... - ...big leaves. - (CHUCKLES) Yeah, exactly. (SIGHS) You know, Nick could help with the yard. - He takes after me. - Doesn't like yard work? - Like father, like son. - (CHUCKLES) Well, you can always wait for the first snow and then... - (CHUCKLES) Voila, no more leaves. - Sam, um... - Yeah? - At the festival, you said we needed to talk. - OK, um, I wanted to talk to you about that night at your store. - After the party? - I wanted to kiss you. And I thought maybe you wanted to kiss me too. (GENTLE MUSIC) I need to know... if I'm imagining this thing that seems to be between us. - You're not. - Good. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - But things are complicated for you now, for both of us. - (DOOR OPENS) Hey, Linda. - Sam. Cassie. Nick is asking for you. He's inside with me. - Hmm, term paper. - Yes. No one knows more about early American history than Sam. - I'm not surprised. - Later? - Hmm. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - I'm sorry, did I interrupt something? - Just talking. - (CHUCKLES) You are a chatty one, aren't you? You know, it's funny, because Sam usually hates that. - Hmm. Well, he seems to enjoy our conversations. (MUSIC CONTINUES) (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) Captions by Able. Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air. www.able.co.nz Copyright Able 2022 (BRIGHT MUSIC) - Wow! This is even nicer than on the website. - I told you, I've got a good feeling about this place. - Beth, Larry? Welcome to Grey House. We've been expecting you. - Oh, your home is beautiful. - Well, for the next few days, it's your home too. We love hosting weddings here at Grey House. - This is our version of eloping. Just a small group of friends are coming. - Well, your dress arrived yesterday, so if you need any last-minute alterations, we have a wonderful seamstress in town. - Such a beautiful dress. - Oh, you've seen it? - I helped pick it out. - Ah. - We do everything together. - Since we met. - Yeah. - Hmm. Well, here you go. - Oh. Uh... What's this? - There was a mix-up with your room and the date we had you booked in. We're full, and the only rooms I have left are singles. - Uh, I don't know about this. We're` We're sort of the couple that does everything together. - Yeah. - Well, don't worry. I promise, in this case, distance won't make things worse. It will make things better. Uh, George can help you to your room. - Oh, oh, no. That's OK. Uh, we'll` we'll find them. - Yeah, we wanted to take a look around, anyway. OK. (DOOR OPENS) - They seem like a happy couple. - (DOOR SHUTS) - Certainly seems that way. - So, after I adopted Scooter from the shelter, I signed up for this free training class. I've never had a dog before, so... - Did you learn anything? Yes. Apparently, I love my dog too much. - (PHONE RINGS) - How can you do that? - He said I'm doing everything wrong. The dog thinks he's in charge. - He said that? - He did, yeah. - (DIAL TONE BEEPS) Oh. (CHUCKLES) They'll call back. - (CHUCKLES) Here. Just, uh, call me tomorrow if you're not breathing better. - Thanks, Dr Radford. - Bye, Eve. - Bye, sweetie. See you soon. She invited me to join her book club. - I need your services immediately. - Uh, have a seat, Martha. I'll squeeze you in. - Squeeze me? You don't squeeze in the elected mayor of this town who's experiencing a dire medical emergency. - (PHONE RINGS) - Dr Radford's office. - I'll be in Exam Room Two. It has better art. - I had chicken pox when I was 7. Mm-hm. Are you itchy? Even your eyeballs. OK, let's` let's get you an appointment. (PEOPLE CHATTER) (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) - You're looking for help? - In a way, yeah. - Well, you know who has a great employee? Stephanie. Have you noticed the Bistro's business has doubled since I started? - Yeah, everyone does love to eat there. - But they love it more since I started working there. I've clearly built up her business and made it thrive. - Well, that's one way to look at it, but it's not the only way to look at it. - I have a lot of regulars. People would eat somewhere else if it wasn't for me. - Yes, you do have a loyal following. - They are loyal. If I left, they'd leave too. - Why would you leave? I thought you liked working there, and you and Stephanie are getting closer. - She couldn't run the place without my help. I deserve more for all I'm bringing to her business. I'm ready for the next step. - So you wanna be your own boss? - Well, like a partner. Yeah. Stephanie should make me a partner in the Bistro. - You know, you could start by asking her to give you more responsibility. - Why would I do that? - Because asking her to be partners is a very big step. - Not if she doesn't want to lose half her business. - Yes! - Are you taking me to a movie? - I don't like movies. - Who doesn't like movies? (SCOFFS) (GASPS) Did you get reservations to Sookie? If you did, you're a magician. That place has been booked solid for weeks. - Sookie? - Yeah, that new seafood place in Blairsville. - Oh, no, I don't like fish. - (SCOFFS) OK. Are you taking me to Chicago? - (BOTH CHUCKLE) - Unless you wanna meet my parents. I'm kidding. It's our second date. - Uh, well, just tell me, then. - I wanna take you camping. Separate sleeping bags, of course. - Wow. Camping. I've never been. (CHUCKLES) - Oh, you're gonna love it. The lights of Chicago have nothing on the stars. - (SIGHS) You know, I would love to go. Really, I would, but, um, oh, remember how I was telling you about my plans to expand the business? Well, the investor really wants a tour of the space. - Oh, we could go after. - We could. (CHUCKLES) - You really don't wanna go, do you? - I suppose I could get away for one night. - I promise you'll have fun. - Camping. Right. - It's nice of you to help, Tara. - Oh yeah. Brandon's working tonight. I` I saw Grace coming in. I can't believe she's old enough to get her driver's licence. - No matter how old she gets, she will always be my baby. - (CHUCKLES) Oh! - Oh! - (SIGHS) I'm so sorry. - No, it's OK. - (SIGHS) Oh, no, it's not. - It's not about the salad. - I think I might be pregnant. - Tara! - I'm freaking out. It's such a big thing having a baby, being a mother. - It's gonna be OK. - I'm not so sure. Brandon and I haven't even discussed kids since before we were married. And even then, it was so far away, it just didn't feel real. I just... (SIGHS) I can't handle this. I'm` I'm not ready. - Have you told Brandon? - I wanted to wrap my head around it first. - Well, the nice thing about being married is you're never alone. You always have a partner. You and Brandon can handle whatever life throws at you if you do it together. - (SIGHS) (INSECTS CHIRP) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - Am I in your way? - Oh, no. It's a big table. Oh, you know what? I need to pack up. I've gotta get dinner ready for my boys. - Oh, what are you making? - Takeout. (CHUCKLES) - The place on Clover? - No. You know what? I've actually found, um, another place in the next town over. - Oh. - Cassie. - Yeah? - Thank you for giving my family some space. And I hope I didn't come across too harshly when I asked you to back off a little. - I understand completely. - It's working. My being here. Nick is thriving. - Well, it's great he's doing so well. - It's because he's part of a cohesive unit. Having both of his parents present, it's really making a difference. - That's wonderful. - It is wonderful, and I'm glad that you and I agree. You take care of your family, and I'll take care of mine. Mm. Thanks again. (PENSIVE MUSIC) - (SIGHS) - (SIGHS) (BRIGHT MUSIC) This is great. - We can eat at my house. Cassie's got enough guests to cook for. - Oh, don't be silly. Cassie, do you have any of that fresh-squeezed juice I like? - I'm sorry, Cassie. - She doesn't mind. - I don't. - I do. - Sam, you're a gentleman. - You're all welcome to breakfast any time. - You are so sweet. Thank you. Oh, just a little heads-up ` your French toast is just a bit on the dry side today. - Well, always open to feedback. - So, are you ready for your basketball try-out? - It's not a try-out. It's a game. - Yeah, well, I'm looking forward to seeing you play. - So am I. Hey, you know, we could ride over together. - That'd be good, but we won't. - Oh, come on, I can swing by and pick you up from work. - No need to swing, Linda, but thanks. - Hey, Cassie, do you wanna come? - Yeah, come. - Oh. - Oh, you know, Cassie is so busy, I'm sure she can't make it. - You know, I` I don't have anyone to cover for me at the store. - Oh no. Darn. (CHUCKLES) - You are really a great cook, Cassie. Thanks for this. - Sure. You know, I could share my recipes with you. - Oh, no, thank you. Right, well, if you change your mind... - I won't. (CHUCKLES) - Uh, Cassie said you should be my partner? (SCOFFS) Look, I am happy to have you work here as an employee. I` I mean, you just started working for me, and your restaurant experience is, well, limited. I mean, I can certainly give you more to do, but I think it's a little early to be talking about taking you on as a partner. I really need you here at the Bistro. Look, I found an investor who is considering helping me with my plans to expand. I wanna add a catering storefront in that newly vacated space down the street. - That's a very big deal. - It is, which is why I need an investor. For a small percentage of the business, I can get all the working capital I need. But I need you to keep things shipshape here while I get that business up and running. - Well, it looks like we have our work cut out for us, don't we? - (CHUCKLES) (DOOR OPENS) - Do you mind if we fill up our water bottles? - Oh, help yourself. - We're heading out to Altar Falls. for a hike. Great suggestion. - Such a special place. - You know, I just love hiking, you know, communing with nature. - Yeah, me too. What about you, Larry? - It's a good workout. - Oh, um, before you head out, the florist called about your flowers. - Oh, is there a problem? - I'm afraid so. Their cooler broke down last night, and they lost most of their inventory. - Can we call another florist? I'll, uh` I'll pay whatever it takes. (CHUCKLES) - You want your bride to be happy. - How lucky am I? - (CHUCKLES) - I'll see what I can do. - Please. - Sure. Oh, also before you, uh, head out, one more thing. Cake ` traditional layer with rosettes? The bakery just called to confirm. - Traditional all the way, that's us. - That's what we agreed to. - I've seen a lot of engaged couples, and most have at least a few disagreements over the wedding, but not you two. - Hmm. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - Aah! I'm receiving a pretty prestigious award from the Middleton Small Business Association at the end of the week, and an acceptance speech is mandatory. - (PHONE RINGS IN DISTANCE) Aah. I can't go up croaking like a bullfrog, and I've been practising for two weeks solid. - I told you yesterday ` you have to rest your voice. - VOICE BREAKS: I did. (CLEARS THROAT) Except for all the practising. - Well... - It's definitely gotten worse. You officially have laryngitis. - But how is that possible? - Well, either you have an upper respiratory infection, or acid reflux, or you've been talking too much. I'm gonna bet on door number three. - Well, make it go away. - I can't, but you can. You have to rest your voice. No talking. - (GASPS) - I wanna see you back tomorrow. - (GROANS) But... But what about my speech? - I don't know what to tell you, Martha. Either you rest your voice, or you risk losing it completely. - Well, thank you, but no thank you. This whole voice thing is nothing that a strong dose of herbal tea won't take care of. - Just because you don't like what I say doesn't make it any less true. - (PHONE RINGS) - Humph! (QUIRKY MUSIC) (GENTLE MUSIC) - I saw your sign. It kind of spoke to me. - So, you're a waitress. - I am. I just love being around different people every day. - And a vet tech? - Oh, I love animals. - And you work in a bakery. - Uh, part-time. - Mm. - I` I just have loved baking ever since I was a little girl. - I read an article about a woman who started her own organic pet-food store. She makes everything from scratch. - No. Why, I can't make a living baking for animals. (CHUCKLES) - You know, pet food is a billion-dollar industry. - Billion? - Mm, and growing. - (SIGHS) - Time is precious. If you only have time to choose one new venture in life, you can never go wrong choosing something you love. - Thanks. I almost didn't come in here. It was your sign in` in the window. - Good luck, Megan. (CHUCKLES) (GENTLE MUSIC CONTINUES) - Did you tell Abigail I should make her my partner? - No, she told me. - I don't know what she's thinking. - Well, she's definitely thinking up something. - Hmm. Well, I'm glad she took it well when I told her no. - Abigail? - (BOTH CHUCKLE) - I know. I was a little surprised too. - Oh. You know, I find with Abigail that what she says and what she means are often two very different things. - But I am very clear and was very clear ` no partnership, period. - Good. - (SIGHS) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) What's this? - It's a natural oil that repels bugs. - Did Ben tell you he's taking me camping? - No, you did. (CHUCKLES) - Oh. Everything in that store is plaid. It was very visually upsetting. - Oh, I think it's sweet. He wants to share something he loves with you. - Oh, I only said yes cos I didn't wanna upset him. Uh, we just started dating. Well, just remember that being open to new things is what brought Ben into your life. - I will be open. But if I turn into a free-lunch buffet for a bunch of hungry mosquitoes, it's over. - Sounds fair. - Sounds itchy. - (BOTH CHUCKLE) - WOMAN: Thank you very much. - MAN: Yeah, thank you. - He says he loves me and he is so cute, but you know what I did last night? Watched football again. Football. I mean, he may love me, but he loves Tom Brady more. - (CLEARS THROAT) - Hi, Dr Radford. - Hi. Can I have a word with you privately? - Sure. Give me a sec. - Yeah. - What's up, doc? - (CHUCKLES AWKWARDLY) Um, I think maybe some of the patients are a little put off by your... familiarity. (SIGHS) Can we just have a moratorium on the gossip? I like a quiet office. I don't want the patients to be uncomfortable. - Josie, sweetie, am I making you uncomfortable? - (SCOFFS) Please. - She's fine. - Yeah, I'm not. - Oh. - I guess you're making me uncomfortable. Doctor's offices are supposed to be professional. It's what I'm used to. - Consider me on mute. I'll stop talking. Now. (QUIRKY MUSIC) (BIRDS CHIRP) - Thank you for doing this, Mom. - All right. I have to admit... (SIGHS) - What? - Well, your dad ` this was kind of his department. - Yeah. I remember him teaching me how to ride a bike. - And then he took off the training wheels. - Ouch! (BOTH LAUGH) - (BOTH SIGH) - OK, you're ready? - I am. Are you? - Yes. - OK. - (STARTS ENGINE) (CHUCKLES) - Oh! - What? - Whoa. Slow down. - Mom, I'm going the speed limit. - No, you're going a little fast. - Hmm, nope. See? - (BELL RINGS) - That guy on the bike is passing us. - Well, speaking of, uh, bikes, you're a little close, don't you think? - Nope. I think I'm giving him plenty of room. - Just give him a little more. - (SIGHS) Mom, seriously. - Don't! Don't look at me. Look at the road. - I'm sorry. If you could just relax for, like, a second. I have read the manual forwards and backwards. Have you read the manual? No, you have not. - Yes, I have. - Yes, when you were, like, 15. That was a long time ago. - (SIGHS) - I'm sorry. That was mean. Look, I am right, and you are wrong. I was the correct distance behind the bike, and I would bet my life on it, really, to be honest. And if I had to say... - Whoa, oh! Grace! - What? (GASPS) - (TYRES SQUEAL) - (SIGHS) - Where are you going? - I'm going to turn in my learner's permit and buy a bus pass. (QUIRKY MUSIC) (QUIRKY MUSIC) - Well, this is no ordinary date. - Hmm? - Exhibit A ` you let me pick the movie, sci-fi, when I know you wanted to see that new romantic comedy. - Mm. - Exhibit B ` you let me pick the restaurant. You hate Greek. And exhibit C ` to bring it all home, here we are at the Bistro for chocolate cake. My favourite chocolate cake. - Well,... I love you. - Well, I love you too. But, seriously, what's up? - (SIGHS) I'm late. - Like late, late? - I think I might be pregnant. - (CHUCKLES) That's funny. You` You had me there. It's not a joke? Are you actually gonna have a baby? - Maybe. - How did this happen? - (SCOFFS) - No, I mean, uh... You know what I mean. Did you take a test? - No, but I'm tired all the time, I'm super hungry, and I just feel... different. - (GASPS) Are you as freaked out about this as I am? - (SIGHS) More. - I don't think that's possible. - (SCOFFS) I'm the one who has to go through childbirth. - OK, maybe it's possible. (BRIGHT MUSIC) (PEOPLE CHATTER) (DOOR BELL TINKLES) - I see you're looking for help. - I am. - Business is good? - Well, it's time for Bell, Book & Candle to reach a broader audience. - And that requires an additional employee? - For what I have in mind, yes. - How interesting. Anyway, I am desperately in need of your help. My voice is going, and our resident doctor has prescribed a horrible regimen. He wants me to stop talking. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - Sounds like good advice. - Humph. I will not be silenced. I have a speech to give, and the show must go on, as they say. So give me all of it ` every herb, every elixir, every flower that you have. If it will cure my throat, I'm game. - I'm happy to help, Martha, but Sam already gave you a diagnosis, and it's probably in your best interest to take his advice. - He's a (VOICE BREAKS) quack! (CLEARS THROAT) - He is an accredited physician. - Well, he doesn't know everything. - He graduated top of his class in medical school. - Doctor internet is all I need. Oh, and you, of course. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - I know it doesn't look like much, but it's got great bones. I can fit two industrial ovens back there, and I still have room for a reach-in cooler and a walk-in freezer. There's plenty of space for a prep station right here, and I plan to rent-to-own gently used equipment. - That way, she doesn't pay for any depreciation. - Right. So, what do you think, Dale? - I think we're both gonna make a lot of money. - (CHUCKLES) - (CELL PHONE RINGS) - Oh, excuse me. This is Stephanie. - This space has such potential, doesn't it? - No. (SIGHS) No. Don't accept the delivery if it's wrong. - This. - Mm-hm. - OK, I'll be right there. (SIGHS) I gotta get back. Uh, can we meet later? - We have a lot to discuss. - And celebrate. - Yes. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - So, what do you think of all this? - I do have some thoughts. - I'd love to hear them. - Over wine or dinner? - How about we start with wine and move on to dinner? - I like that plan. - Thank you for doing this, Brandon. Seriously, Mom drove me crazy. (CHUCKLES) - Well, I taught Lori how to drive. I think I can handle you. - (CHUCKLES) Keys. - Did you know that we're sitting in a weapon right now? - What? - A car is 2-ton mobile weapon. - OK. I love you, but right now you're not making any sense. - I want you to understand the gravity of the situation, Grace. Driving is a responsibility. It's not a right. You have to earn these. - (SIGHS) You know I can sense things before they happen? - Yeah. - This lesson ` not going to end well. - Wait. Grace! (QUIRKY MUSIC) (INSECTS CHIRP, ANIMALS CALL) - Stephanie, you have nothing to be embarrassed about. Look, I mean, with the light and the shadows, it could've easily have been a bear. - (SIGHS) (SIGHS) Yeah, except it was a raccoon. - Well, raccoons can be very dangerous. - (SIGHS) - That shirt looks better on you than it ever did on me. Oh, if I hadn't dropped my bag in the lake... - Oh, everything will be dry by morning. - Maybe we should just go home. - (SIGHS) There's just one more thing. - Sure. What? - # I don't need a bed. # No, I'm not tired yet. - I've been wanting to do that ever since I first saw you. - Yeah? - Let me just break down this campsite, and we'll head home. - Or we could stay. - No, you hate it. I can tell. - I don't hate all of it. - Oh yeah? What part do you like? - # I don't care where we're heading to. # I would go anywhere with you. # - You see him wide open... - He did great. - He did. - He's really grown up a lot since we've been here. - I wanna see everybody's... - You know, I have to admit it ` Middleton has been really good for him. - Are you actually saying I was right? - Don't push it. (SCOFFS) (COACH SHOUTS, WHISTLE BLOWS) She said she wasn't coming, Sam. - Who are you talking about? - Cassie Nightingale. That's who you're looking for, right? - I'm not looking for anybody. - I don't believe you. - You have to stop trying to control me and this family. - Everywhere we go, Cassie is there. - Cassie's not your problem. - No, she isn't. Not any more. I asked her to give us some space so we can have some time to be a family. - You did what? - Oh, I was right to do it, Sam. (PLAYERS CHATTER) - I can't believe you. - Look, Nick wants the three of us to go out for dinner together. - (SIGHS) (DOWNBEAT MUSIC) - What would you like me to tell him? (GENTLE MUSIC) (PEOPLE CHATTER) (DOOR BELL TINKLES) Ben. - Hi, Cassie. - Hey. - This is my sister. - Sarah. - Oh, nice to meet you. How can I help? - Um, that oil that you gave Ben, it really worked on my back. - Oh, glad to hear that. - Are you still looking for someone to help you? - Yes. - Do you think my sister could help you? - Ben. - What? - I just came for some more oil, not a job. - Mm. Well, do you need a job? - I do, but I've never worked in a place like this before. Uh, I'm a hairdresser. - You were. - My, uh... My hands. It was a car accident. - I think you're a perfect fit, Sarah. - You do? - The job is yours if you like. - But you don't know anything about me. I don't have any retail experience. - I get a good feeling about you. - OK. When do I start? - Day after tomorrow. - Thank you. - (CHUCKLES) - (BOTH LAUGH) - Thanks. - She's just what I was looking for. - (BELL TINKLES) (DOOR SHUTS) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - Oh, come on, Sam. You can't keep giving me the silent treatment. - I can try. - Do you remember what our therapist said? - 'I don't accept credit cards, only cheques and cash.' - (LAUGHS) - You had no right to tell Cassie to back off. - Well, I'm sorry. I was only doing what I had to do to protect my family. - (SCOFFS) What are you talking about? Cassie's not a threat. She's a good, kind, compassionate person. And more than anyone else, she helped Nick and me get settled in this town. She's looked after both of us like we're family, and she's one of the few people Nick actually trusts. In fact, I don't know what I would have done without her. - Yeah, I see that. I see her effect on you. All her sweetness and light and (CHUCKLES) warm, nurturing perfection. Sam, how am I supposed to compete with that? - Nobody's asking you to. (POIGNANT MUSIC) - Bye, Sam. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - (DOOR SHUTS) - (SIGHS) Eve. You're here. - I came in early. (QUIRKY MUSIC) Look, I swear, my lips are ` mm, mm, mm ` sealed. (CHUCKLES) (MUSIC CONTINUES) (PEOPLE CHATTER) - Furthermore, and I can't believe that I'm wasting my time on this (SQUEAKS) again,... (PEOPLE GASP, LAUGH) ...all of the businesses on Main Street are responsible for their own garbage. That's enough for today. (WHISPERS) Good day. (CLEARS THROAT) HOARSELY: Ahem. Ahem. - (PEOPLE MURMUR) - STRAINS: Ahem. (GROANS) - Oh! - Oh! - Oh! Chief Sanders! - Excuse me. - (GASPS) Oh, well, where are we on that security detail for my MSPA award speech? - Oh, uh, nowhere. We can't do it. - Now, when you say "can't", that sounds suspiciously like no. Well, the department doesn't have the manpower. - Are you telling me that... (CLEARS THROAT) that the most important political figure in this town, (SQUEAKS) nay, in this region, will be without a proper security detail? - Uh, look, we need to keep our officers on call for actual emergencies. - SQUEAKS: That's just... - That's...? That's OK? - FAINTLY: No. - Is that what you were gonna say? - I... - Thank you, Madam Mayor. I knew you'd understand. - SQUEAKS: Don't you dare walk away from me. (SIGHS) No! (DOOR OPENS) - Oh, I have organic sunscreen if you ran out. - Oh, uh, I probably can't use them. I'm allergic to everything, including the sun. - Oh, that's too bad. - I make do. (CHUCKLES) - Where's Beth? - Uh, I think she's getting ready. - Oh. Are you going out to lunch? - Uh, thought we'd take a drive. - Oh, that's romantic. - Yeah. - Speaking of romantic, you have any big plans for your honeymoon? - Hawaii. - There's a lot of sun in Hawaii. - Yeah. Beth's like a fish. She` She loves the water. I wanted to go skiing, but... - Larry, if you didn't wanna go to Hawaii, you could have just said something. - Who doesn't love Hawaii? (CHUCKLES) It's no big deal. It's` No, it's not. (STAMMERS) I just want Beth to be happy. - (CELL PHONE RINGS) - Oh. This is work. I have to take it. - (PHONE BEEPS) - (CLEARS THROAT) - You're allowed to be happy too, Larry. (GENTLE MUSIC) (PEOPLE CHATTER) (DOOR OPENS) - WHISPERS: Fix this. - Pardon me? - SQUEAKS: Fix this! - So, your tea remedy didn't do the trick? - (SIGHS) - I can't make any promises, but if you go 72 hours without speaking, there's a chance you'll be able to make your speech. - WHISPERS: No talking? Not a peep. - Very well. I accept your challenge. SQUEAKS: And I relish it! You have no idea of the extent of my willpower. Gandhi himself was a veritable slacker by comparison. - Martha. - What? Yes? - Starting now. - Oh! WHISPERS: Right. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - (CHUCKLES) - (SIGHS) So, how did it go last night with your basketball team? - (SIGHS) Coach asked me to join. - Nick, that's great. (CHUCKLES) - How did your, uh, driving lessons go? - Well, at the rate I'm going, by the time I get enough experience to pass my driving test, I'll be so old, I'll be able to ride the bus for free. - (CHUCKLES) - I'm seriously just considering just cancelling my test. - Don't give up. Try your mom again. She's cool. - OK. She's only cool to you because she's not your mom. - (SCOFFS) I don't know. When it comes time for me to get behind the wheel, I think I'd gladly switch out my dad for your mom. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - (SIGHS) - OK, you definitely showed those menus who's boss. - My investor pulled out. He loved my business plan. He seemed to love the rental space I found. I have built-in customers and a marketing plan. (SIGHS) It's a sure thing. At least it was. I don't know what went wrong. (PENSIVE MUSIC) - I just wanna say it has been so great working for you. (CHUCKLES) - You're quitting? - I'm gonna start my own business. - (GASPS) (MUSIC CONTINUES) - Have a great night. (BRIGHT MUSIC) What are you reading? A driver's ed manual. (CHUCKLES) - Grace and I had a disagreement. - Over...? - Safe distances between other cars and bikes. - Oh. You know, Nick doesn't turn 15 for a few months yet. - Lucky you. (CHUCKLES) - (SIGHS) Yeah. - Aha, I'm right! I knew it! - I am not surprised. - Not that it matters. My driving-instruction days are over. - Oh, you don't know that for sure. Oh, no. She said, 'Mom, I don't want you to teach me how to drive.' - OK, you know for sure. - Should I set two extra places for breakfast tomorrow? - Oh, Linda. - Yeah. I like having you guys around. - Well, I would enjoy it more under different circumstances. - Nick loves his mother. - And I want him to, but she's... (SIGHS) Well, I never thought she'd stick around. She's obsessed with work. - Well, she's found a way to do her work and be close to Nick. - You're too nice. - So are you. - (CHUCKLES) Not when it comes to Linda. Still, she told me that she asked you to stay away from Nick and me. - She did. - Don't, OK? I... like having you in my life. - (BELL DINGS) - Cassie? Sorry to, uh, track you down. - Oh, what is it? - I've been thinking. We need to cancel the wedding. I can't marry Beth. (DOWNBEAT MUSIC) (REFLECTIVE MUSIC) - Cassie told me you'd be up here. Are you OK? (POIGNANT MUSIC) - You were such a cute baby. (SIGHS) I'm not pregnant. - I'm so sorry. (MUSIC FADES) I love you. - I love you too. - Is there anything I can do? - You're doing it. - Wow. - I know. I freaked out when I thought I was pregnant. - I freaked out too, when you told me. To be honest, I'm kind of relieved. - What? - Well, I mean... - You didn't really wanna have the baby? - No. No, I didn't say that. - I think you did just say that. - No, I didn't. Tara, you just said you were freaked out too. - Well, I was. I was scared to death. But now that I know I'm not pregnant ` I don't know ` I feel this huge loss, and it's just overwhelming me. - Look, maybe not being pregnant is a sign that we're not ready. - What? Hold on. I` I thought you said you wanted to have kids. - Well, I do. Someday. - (SIGHS) Which is why you're so relieved that I'm not pregnant. (DOWNBEAT MUSIC) (REFLECTIVE MUSIC) - So, this new business you're starting? - Look, you're wrong about me. I'm a born saleswoman with plenty of experience. I've just decided to use my skills to better my life instead of yours. - And how exactly are you planning on funding this business? - Oh, I found an investor. - Dale? - Mm-hm. We had dinner while you were camping. - (GASPS) I knew it. You stole my investor. - I didn't steal anything. I just had a better business plan and sales pitch. - (SCOFFS) - Sorry. - You're not sorry. - No, you know what? I'm not. And thank you. - For what? - For not making me your partner. (QUIRKY MUSIC) (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) (BELL TINKLES) (MUSIC SWELLS) - Hello, Cassie Nightingale. - John. - Now, how did I get older and you got more beautiful? (MUSIC CONTINUES) (MAGICAL MUSIC) Captions by Able. Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air.