- Movies at the old Middleton Theatre again? That's a great idea. - And they want me to invest in it with them. - If I listen to people more, I might get more of what I want. - I wanted you to know how much I care about you. (GENTLE MUSIC) - (SIGHS) You were so certain you were right. - (CHUCKLES) I` I tried the combination a dozen times. - Hmm. Well, it's a good thing you tried a 13th. - Well, which allowed you to be right. But I'm glad you were. - No, I wasn't trying to be right. I was trying to be nice. See, I didn't want you standing outside your door in the cold on your first night here. - I never even imagined meeting a neighbour like you. - (CHUCKLES) I can't imagine living next door to anyone else. - Well, almost makes a guy believe in fate. I said 'almost'. - See, that's what I love about you. You never take anything at face value. You wait till you're absolutely certain something is true before you say it, which is why it means so much more when you do. - Hmm. Well, here's something that's true. You changed everything for me, and I hardly remember how we got here, but I am glad we did. - I can't wait to see where we go next. (GENTLE MUSIC) - And I wanna say one more thing. - Yeah? - How could you possibly have known that that key box would open the last time? - Let it go, Sam. - It's gonna bug me forever. - Well, maybe that's why I did it. (BOTH CHUCKLE) - (SIGHS) (MUSIC CONTINUES) (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) Captions by Able. Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air. www.able.co.nz Copyright Able 2022 (UPLIFTING MUSIC) (GAVEL BANGS) - Now, before we finish our meeting, let me just say what a pleasure it was to have Cassie Nightingale here with us this morning. It's always nice to see a former mayor supporting the current one. - And it's comforting to know that Middleton is in such good hands. - Well, you picked a good day to be here, because you get to see me honour Ben Patterson for all the valuable work he's done. - WOMAN: Ben. - (PEOPLE MURMUR APPROVINGLY) - Ben. Now, as many of you know, Ben has been renovating the old Middleton Theatre, and he tells me it's just about ready for its grand reopening this Friday night. - Uh, tickets are on sale at the Bistro and at the box office. - It's a wonderful addition to our community, and the council would like to give you a special thanks. (CLEARS THROAT) - Oh yeah, sorry. - So, Ben, I hereby present you with this special commendation for enhancing the beauty of our already beautiful surroundings. - Thank you, Madam Mayor. This... this is really... - Un-huh. Jared, a picture, please. (CAMERA BEEPS, CLICKS) - Oh, I am so proud of him. He's worked so hard on that theatre. - And I'm sure there are a lot of people who are gonna appreciate his work. - Yeah. (CHUCKLES) - Oh. You'll wanna hang that photo in the lobby, I'm sure. - Maybe so. - Well, I believe that that's just about it for today. Jared, is there any unfinished business? - Ah, there was Councilwoman Barkley's bid to have new trees planted in front of City Hall. - Oh yes. We've wanted to get those for a long time. - And the Westside Homeowners' petition for a new swing set at the park. - Can I approve them without discussion? - If there are no objections. - (CHUCKLES) And who is going to object to the mayor? - (LAUGHTER) Very well, then. I hereby approve both proposals. And since there are no further motions, this meeting is adjourned. - (CLEARS THROAT) Wow. I've never been at one of these meetings before. Is this always how they go? - They used to be a lot quieter till she started using the gavel. - Ah. - Oh, oh, oh. One more order of business. We need to buy a bigger gavel. No objections? So moved. Jared, come. - Yep. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) (DOORBELL CHIMES) - Good morning. - Did you know there was something called Medical Assistants Appreciation Week? - No. - Neither did I, which is why I missed it, which is why I'm here. I need to get Eve some... chocolates. - Well, I'm sure she'll appreciate that. - (CHUCKLES) That's the idea. - We just got some new orchids in as well if you're looking for something for Cassie too. - I'm just here for the candy. - Are you sure? Orchids are the perfect way to say 'I love you'. - Cassie knows how I feel about her. - Mm, flowers say it louder. - (CHUCKLES) I can speak for myself. Thank you. - OK. - And, uh, put a couple of extra pieces in there for me, please. I didn't have time to make a lunch. - You're gonna have candy for lunch? - My doctor says it's OK. - (CHUCKLES) - BEN: Wait, you think you have the bulbs here? - There's an interesting mix of odd things up here. There's a box of old bulbs somewhere that I never wanted to throw away. Hmm. Maybe one of them will fit the projector at your theatre. - It'd be a miracle if it did. It's kind of a special one that no one makes any more. - I'm never surprised at the kinds of things I discover in this old house. - I sometimes feel sorry for all the stuff up here, just set aside and forgotten about. - You feel sorry for things in the attic? - I know it's weird, but, I don't know, I want things to be seen and appreciated. - Oh. There. Uh, this has been in here ever since I moved in, but I don't know what any of these are for. - The` The one for the projector is kind of long, and it's got these pins on the end, and the product number is a D-L-N... - ...seven-five-zero-W? - Yes. Yes, this is perfect. - (CHUCKLES) - There's a couple more in there. You can take the whole box. - Thank you. (BOTH CHUCKLE) - Oh. What are these? - Oh, film canisters. Yeah, that's what movies used to come on before they started showing up on our phones. - (CHUCKLES) - It doesn't say what the name of the movie is. - I could show it at the theatre to find out. - Nick, why don't you take all that back to the theatre with Ben? I'm sure he could use a hand getting the projector set up. - Sure. - Great. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - I'll see ya. - Yeah. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - So, are we ever going to clean this attic out? - I don't know. I kind of like the mystery of rediscovering forgotten things every time we come up. - Like finding old buried treasure. - A little bit, yeah. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - Thank you for approving my proposal this morning, Madam Mayor. - It was my pleasure. One of the great joys of being the mayor is being able to make this city a better place. - Uh, Mayor Tinsdale. - Excuse me, won't you? - Oh, of course. - WHISPERS: I need to talk with you about the things you approved this morning. - WHISPERS: OK. Why are we whispering? - Because you're gonna have to un-approve them. - I will not! As mayor, my word is my bond. And if I say that we're getting trees and swing sets, we're getting trees and swing sets. - Except we have no money to get anything. - Of course we do. - No, we don't. You've been saying yes to so many things that the extra expenditure account is nearly empty. - WHISPERS: How much money do we have left? - I shouldn't have said 'nearly'. There's nothing in it at all. - You mean we can't buy anything? - Not even a new gavel. - Well, there's no need to add insult to injury. (QUIRKY MUSIC) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) (MUSIC FADES) - OK, this goes down through here, then back on to the take-up reel. And if we did this right... - (PROJECTOR WHIRRS) - Ha ha, look at that! It works! Hey, you wanna watch it? I mean, it's six or seven reels long. - (CHUCKLES) What's the movie even about? - I don't know. Let's find out. (KNOCK AT DOOR) - Hello? - Hey. - Oh, Nick. - Hey, Grace. - I didn't think you'd still be here. - Yeah, Ben showed me all the work he did fixing up the place. He did a great job. - Oh, thanks. - Well, hey, um, Mom sent me over here after she found this. - Oh. - She thinks it's the final reel of the movie. - Well, we were just about to run it. - Oh, can I watch? - Pick any seat in the theatre. (GENTLE MUSIC) - (SIGHS) - Please silence your cell phones and no talking. - I know the rules. Just start the show. (PROJECTOR BEEPS) (PROJECTOR WHIRRS, FANFARE PLAYS) (WONDROUS MUSIC PLAYS) (ROMANTIC MUSIC PLAYS) (INSECTS CHIRP) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - Hey. How was the movie? - Hey. Oh, how did you know I saw the movie? - Well, I figured you'd get curious while you were there and wanna see it. - Ah. Is that why you had me go over there? - I just sent my daughter on an errand, that's all. - Oh, well, I'm glad that you did, because it was great. I mean, OK, I've heard people say, 'They don't make them like that any more,' and now I know what they mean. - Who was in it? - Uh, I don't know. It was nobody I had ever seen before. It was one of those black-and-white movies from the '30s, and it was so funny and romantic, and I can't wait for you to see it. - Oh. - Oh, Ben decided to show it at the theatre for the opening. - Hmm. I think that's a very good choice. - In the movie, there was a woman named Jenny. She just thinks that the town needs something and then makes it happen. - A woman of action. - Yeah, she had this sense ` well, she called it her flutter ` where she knew when things were going to turn out right or wrong. - Huh. I think I'm gonna like this movie. - I think you're going to love it. (CHUCKLES) Is it all right if I see the Mayor tomorrow? There's something that I wanna talk to her about. - Mm. Is my daughter planning on changing the world? (CHUCKLES) - Just a small part of it. - Well, I hope everything turns out the way you want it to. - I have a feeling it might, for all of us. (JAUNTY MUSIC) Well, I guess we should go with candy bars, then. Uh, what's standard? OK, sounds good. Thanks. (PHONE BEEPS) (CURIOUS MUSIC) - Oh, who were you talking to? - I'm doing concessions for opening night at the theatre, so just ordering snacks. - Plain old snacks? - Movie stuff, yeah. - It's supposed to be a special night. - It is, for Ben. - And don't you want him to know how much you love him? - Well, I always want him to know that. - Well, if it were me... (SIGHS) You know what, never mind. - What? - I just think anything plain is gonna seem like you hardly even tried. - You know, you're kind of right. I just remember my high-school graduation party ` all my mother put out was tortilla chips. No salsa. - And it still bothers you, doesn't it? - She barely made any effort at all. - Well, you don't want Ben to remember that night the way you remember this one. - (SCOFFS) Who puts out chips without any salsa? - So, you're gonna try harder for Ben. - Oh, you bet you I am, for sure. (PLAYFUL MUSIC) - Madam Mayor? Madam Mayor. (CHUCKLES) - Oh, hello. - I'm sorry to bother you, but I went to the city manager to place the order for the new swing set, and he told me all spending is on hold. - Did he? Well, that's odd. (CHUCKLES) Perhaps there was a mix-up in the communication. You know, he's a little hard of hearing in his left ear. - Oh. Well, should we call him and try to clear things up? - No! Uh, let's not bother him with this, shall we? (CHUCKLES) I'm sure we'll get everything straightened out before swing... season comes along. - When is swing season? - Well, it's certainly not tomorrow, (CHUCKLES) so that gives me at least one more day. (GENTLE MUSIC) - Hey, Sam. - Well, this is a nice morning surprise. - Well, I thought we could have some tea and coffee before you went to work. - And I've got a few minutes. Come on in. - Great. Oh, good morning. - Hey. - And you're just in time, cos the coffee pot's done. - Oh. - Oh. - (CHUCKLES) - Every single time, I forget that's broken. - He always says he's gonna fix it, but he never does. - Thank you. - I gotta get to school, so... - Have fun. Learn stuff. - (CHUCKLES) I'll try to do both. - (CHUCKLES) - Bye. - Bye. (CHUCKLES) So, uh, do you wanna go to a movie on Friday night? Ben's opening his theatre. - What's he showing? - Uh, Grace saw it last night. It's a romantic comedy. - Oh, like when a guy and meets a girl, and a couple hours later, they're saying, 'I love you'? - Well, I don't know how this one ends. - Well, I hope it ends better than that. - Well, do you not believe in romance? - You know I do. I just find it hard to believe that two people fall in love that fast. - Hmm So, how long is it supposed to take for someone to say 'I love you'? (QUIRKY MUSIC) - (SIGHS) Longer than it takes to watch a movie. - (CHUCKLES) - (CELL PHONE RINGS) - Sorry. (MUSIC CONTINUES) Dr Radford. Yeah. What? How are his vitals? Oh, good. OK. No, um, tell him I'm on the way. Thanks. - (PHONE BEEPS) Hospital. One of my patients came in with chest pains. He's doing better, but... - You should go see him. - Yeah, we'll have to skip this. Every single time. (QUIRKY MUSIC CONTINUES) - Oh, Grace. It's always good to see you. Come on in. (CHUCKLES) - Oh. Thank you, Madam Mayor. - Now, what can I do for you? - Uh, well, I was just kind of wondering how a person might go about getting money for a city project. - So you're looking for funding. - Yeah, for something maybe Middleton needs. - Our city funds are historically low right now. (CHUCKLES) - Um, (SIGHS) how low? - (CHUCKLES) Uh, we don't have any. Now, we have enough money to keep everything running. We just don't have enough to put the trees in front of City Hall like we wanted or` or buy that new swing set for the park. - Those sound like really good ideas. - Yes, and they are, but we're just going to have to get by without them. - But there's nothing you can do? - I'm sorry. (SIGHS) If you'll excuse me, I have to slip out before Councilwoman Dornati sees me and asks me to approve something else. (SNEAKY MUSIC) Don't tell anyone I was here. (MUSIC CONTINUES) (GENTLE MUSIC) (DOOR BELL TINKLES, PEOPLE MURMUR) - (SIGHS) - Hey, honey. - Hi, Mom. - How did your meeting with the Mayor go? - Well, she told me something about how much money the city does and doesn't have and then she kind of sneaked out on her tip-toes. - So you won't be making anything special happen the way you wanted to? - It doesn't look like it. - Hmm. - (SIGHS) I wish I could be more like Jenny in the movie, who just got things done and then had everybody talk about how great she was after she did it. - Well, is that really why she did it? So she could get all the attention? - No, it actually wasn't. But after everything that Martha said, it's all over now, anyways. - Hmm. - Honey, when you get home, could you do me a favour? - Sure. - Uh, when we were in the attic yesterday, I saw a box of old newspapers that needs to go into recycling. - You want me to bring it down? - When you get a chance. - Yeah. No problem. - Thanks. - I'll see you later. Bye. (GENTLE MUSIC) (BELL TINKLES) - Hi. - (CHUCKLES) - Hey. - Oh, hello. - Do you have anything to put, like, popcorn in? - Oh. Uh, like a bowl? - Uh, like fancy containers. I need a whole bunch of them. - Hmm. I don't think so. - Well, I knew it was a long shot. It's just` You sell so many different things in this place. - Mm, I like to keep a variety, just in case. - Hmm. - Well, I need something that really stands out, because of what's gonna be in them. Well, I'm experimenting with all kinds of different flavours so that Ben knows just how much effort I put into it. - Well, then, I hope you find the one thing that's perfect. - Yeah, I'll just have to keep looking. - Hmm. Are you going to the theatre now? - Yeah, then the grocery store. - Could you give this to Ben? - Sure. What is it? - Oh, it's just a few odds and ends that I was hoping someone could put to good use. - Hmm. - I can't wait to see all the work he's put into the theatre. - Oh, it is so impressive. - Oh, I just love places like that with history, you know? You almost think a famous movie star is gonna walk down the steps and into the lobby, looking all spectacular and ready for opening night. - Yeah. Well, I just hope that I'm ready for opening night. - (BOTH CHUCKLE) - Here you go. - See you later on. - Yeah. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - Thanks for comin', Dr Radford. - I thought you might like to see a familiar face. - Is he gonna be all right? - Well, the attending said it wasn't a heart attack. - Well, how come it felt like one? - Because it might have been a slight arrhythmia, which can indicate weakness or damage. That's why they wanna take you upstairs for more tests. - Is that what you'd recommend? - That's the right thing to do. - But I'll be right here when you come out. - Hmm. - Can you take Mr Rossi up to, uh, third floor outpatient, please? - Take good care of him. - They will. - I love you. - Love you too. (GENTLE MUSIC) All fixed. - You know you don't have to keep coming here and doing free work for me. - I've been working for free? (CHUCKLES) - Maybe I can pay you in movie tickets. - Sounds like a fair trade, but it's been fun. I'm` I'm glad you needed a helper. - Look what I found! (CHUCKLES) - Where did you find that? - (CHUCKLES) Behind some boxes in the storage room under the stairs. Cassie was talking about some movie stars coming down them, and I wanted to see what was under there. - Does it still work? - All I need is for the light to work. I'm gonna make the popcorn at the Bistro, but I wanted to display it in here so things don't look so plain. - Plain isn't always a bad thing. - But you deserve more than that, which is why I'm gonna make it more special. - Wow. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - OK. Hmm. Hmm. (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) (MAGICAL MUSIC) (SIGHS) My piggy bank. - (COINS CLATTER) - (CHUCKLES) (SNEAKY MUSIC) - (SIGHS) - Madam Mayor! - (GASPS) Shh! I don't want anyone to know that I'm here. - We need to tell the council members about our financial shortfall. - And see the disappointed looks on their faces when they learn that I've let them down? - I could put it in a memo. - But I'd still feel the shame. - And what should I tell people who want to speak with you? - Oh, I don't know. Make something up. Just don't let them know I was here. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - Jared! - (GASPS) - I need to speak to the Mayor about the sidewalks outside my shop. - She's not here. - I just saw her. - No. No. That, um... That was her daughter. - She doesn't have a daughter. - She just adopted one. - That looks just like her? - I know. They grow up so fast. (MUSIC CONTINUES) (GENTLE MUSIC) - Sam. - Hey. - It's good to see you out and about. - Well, I try to see the sunshine at least once a day. - (CHUCKLES) What's all that? - Oh, popcorn toppings that no one's even dreamed of yet. Mm. - You're gonna be at the theatre opening, right? - Cassie invited me, yep. - Well, I just wanna make sure Ben knows how extra special he is to me. - So you'll say it with popcorn. - Food has always been one of the ways I show Ben how much I care. - Huh. My mom was the same way. I guess it was easier to hand us a plate than actually say the words. - (CHUCKLES) Well, I gotta get going, but I'll see you at the movies. - It's supposed to be a great show. - Yeah. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - Oh, Jared. Hi. Um, is Mayor Tinsdale in today? I've been looking all over. - No, she's at home, avoiding people. I mean taking some personal time. Which is fine, you know, since it gives me some time to recycle all these city budgets from years ago. - Oh. You're recycling? - Yeah. We print up these for the townspeople to look at, but hardly anyone's ever looked them over. - Could I look them over? - Don't see why not, but I don't know what you're lookin' for. - Me either. (CHUCKLES) Thanks. - I know you had quite a scare, but sometimes that's good. That gives us a chance to get ahead of things before you do any damage to your heart. - Well, I'll take whatever pill you tell me to. - There are medications that can help, but I think we're talking about a lifestyle change mostly. - Oh, no. Is this the 'no more red meat' speech I was hoping I wasn't going to get till I turned 60? - You are gonna have to cut back. - Yeah. Those are hard words for a man who loves his steak. - And you're gonna have to exercise more. Three times a week. - I'll do whatever it takes. - Yeah. Well, I'm sure your wife will enjoy having those extra years with you. - Yeah. I hope so. I'm so lucky to have her. - Hmm. Make sure you tell her. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) (MUSIC QUICKENS) - Heat this up in the microwave and apply it twice a day, and you'll forget your shoulder was even hurting. Thanks. Stephanie. Can I help you find something? - Yeah, I know it's a long shot, but do you happen to have any light bulbs? - Oh. I have candles. - Yeah, I need a light bulb for my popcorn machine. I've been to three different stores. I can't find the right size. - What size do you need? - Well, uh, I need something that would fit perfectly into something like this ` same height, same size around... - Oh, sorry, the only thing I have that fits in there is salt, for the shaker. - Oh, it's a salt shaker. (CHUCKLES) It's not very fancy. - Well, it's for salt. - (CHUCKLES) - I guess what I mean is that most things you have in here are a lot more special than this. - Mm. That salt shaker does its job exactly the way it's supposed to. It sprinkles on something that accents the dish, rather than stand out on its own. - Huh. - (DOOR BELL TINKLES) (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) - Knock-knock. - Sam. - Uh, Grace let me in. - Well, you know you can just come in any time you want. - Yeah, well, you know, manners. (CHUCKLES) - Which are never a bad thing. - I brought my own coffee, in case you wanted to make yourself a cup of... - (KETTLE WHISTLES) - ...that. - (SIGHS) Well, your timing is perfect. Oh, what happened with the patient you went to see at the hospital? - Oh, he's great. I talked to him today, actually. He was telling me all about how he... Well, he's just really in love with his wife, that's all. - It's always nice to hear about a man who feels that way. (CHUCKLES) - Yeah. - Sam, is there something on your mind? (GENTLE MUSIC) - I just wanted to see you, that's all. (MUSIC CONTINUES) (MUSIC CONTINUES) (GENTLE MUSIC) - Morning. - Morning, yeah. Hey, when did this start working? - (CHUCKLES) Right after I fixed it. - You fixed it? - (CHUCKLES) Yeah. I picked up a few skills at the theatre, so I thought I'd bring them home and use them here. - Well, how did you find hinges to match these exactly? - Uh, Stephanie said Cassie picked them out from her store. - (CHUCKLES) Well, she found the right ones, and you did a great job. - Thanks. (PLAYFUL MUSIC) (CHUCKLES) Are you actually gonna take a cup out of there? - Just let me admire my son's work. - (CHUCKLES) Enjoy. (MUSIC CONTINUES) (QUIRKY MUSIC) - Psst! (MUSIC CONTINUES) WHISPERS: Cassie! - Martha? - Shh! Don't say my name so loudly. Are there any city council members who might have come in when I wasn't looking? - I don't see any. - Oh, thank goodness. I've been avoiding them all week. - Hmm. Dealing with the harsh realities of being the mayor? - Only because I said yes to too many good things, because I want the decisions of my administration to outlive even me. - Mm. Well, I'm sure the next generation will take into account everything that you've done. - If there's anything to take account of. - I heard Stephanie saying she was taking her concessions to the theatre. I'm sure she could use a hand. - That's an excellent idea, to get me away from anybody I don't wanna see. - And to help out a friend. - What? Oh, yes, of course. (QUIRKY MUSIC CONTINUES) My! Those look spectacular. - I know. I mean, thank you. - (CHUCKLES) Cassie said you might need some help getting it all over to the theatre. - That is so sweet! No snacking on the way. - I'll try to resist. - (CHUCKLES) - (GASPS) There's Councilwoman Talley. Quick, load me up with another box so she can't see me. - OK, here. (GRUNTS) - (GRUNTS) Thanks. - Oh. (SNEAKY MUSIC) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) (DOOR BELL TINKLES) - Oh, Mom. - Hey, honey. - Hey, did you know there's a bank in Middleton that's over a hundred years old? - In the brick building, yeah. - I've never been in there before. - Oh, why were you in there today? - Well, I found... Uh, (CHUCKLES) that is a little bit of a secret. - Oh, my daughter's keeping secrets from me now? - (CHUCKLES) Well, you'll probably find out eventually, but for now, I'm not saying a word. - Then I won't ask. Are you excited about seeing the movie again tonight? - Yes. And if everything goes well, right before it starts, the Mayor will be able to announce something very special. (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) (VACUUM WHIRRS) - Oh, Ben. You've done wonderful work! The Middleton Theatre is just about ready for its close-up. - Thanks. I'm looking forward to people seeing what I've done. But I couldn't have done it, though, without this guy. - (CHUCKLES) - There, that's the last of them. And now to see how they look. Ta-da! - Those look wonderful under the lights. - Right? I found some bulbs in a box in the projector room. - The box from Cassie's attic? - Those things were from Grey House? They were the only bulbs I could find that fit. - Is this cart all you can eat? - (CHUCKLES) You can help yourself. There's Parmesan-garlic, salted caramel, bacon-cheddar... - I didn't know popcorn came in so many flavours. - I know. I really outdid myself. What kind are you lookin' for? - Oh, uh, I was hoping you had plain. - Oh. Well, I didn't wanna do just plain for such a special event. - Hmm. I really wanted just plain. - But I have so many different kinds. - Yes, all fighting for my attention, when tonight I'm just going to wanna be watching the movie and nibbling on something a little less, well, obtrusive. After all, it's not the popcorn that's the star of the show. It's the show. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - Here you go. I'm sure she'll say yes. - (DOORBELL CHIMES) Hey, Sam. - Hey. - Need any more candies for Eve? - Actually, I would like some more for me. It was the best lunch I had all week. - Oh, well, I'll get you another box. - You sell a lot of these? - Every single day. But that is the beginning of the end right there. - What? - That. Well, how many people have you said 'I love you' to? - Huh. Just a few. - Are you still with any of them? - (SNIFFS) - There you go. I've been told 'I love you' by so many people that those words don't even mean anything any more. - Those words will always mean something. - Well, then I'll leave it to you and the balloons. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) (SNEAKY MUSIC) - (SIGHS) (QUIRKY MUSIC) (SHRIEKS) - (SIGHS) Sorry. - (SIGHS) Like mother, like daughter. I thought I could sneak in here without getting caught. - (CHUCKLES) I wasn't trying to catch you. I just need you to look at this. - Oh, what is it? Oh, numbers. Nobody who works in city government should ever have to look at numbers. - Except those are good numbers. Especially... this one. - How so? - It's a bank account that everybody seems to have forgotten about. I found it while I was looking at old budgets that were about to be recycled. But... I ended up finding a piggy bank in there. - We used to keep city money in a piggy bank? - No, but you had a benevolent fund. - You know, I do remember hearing that the city did used to have one once, but that account has been closed for, well, at least 30 or 40 years. - Except it wasn't, because there it is. (UPLIFTING MUSIC) - Oh my goodness, it's as if you found a buried treasure. - There's more than enough money in there to plant some trees and` and buy a new swing set, don't you think? - Yes. Yes, there is! I'm gonna give all the credit to you. Special recognition at our next city-council meeting. - (SIGHS) Thank you. But no. I didn't do it for the attention. I just wanted to make a difference and to get things done. - You really are becoming more like your mother every day. - And that is the nicest thing you could have ever said. (AMY STROUP'S 'CURIOUS HEART') - CASSIE: It's OK. You're gonna be OK. - # Some people say it's written in the stars. - Just take a minute, then you'll be feeling better. - (COOS) # Travelling far. - Mm. You don't have to be afraid. I'll stay here with you until you're ready to soar. - # ...as you were driving away. # Love. # My curious heart is furious and falling for you. # Love. # # Love. # (GENTLE MUSIC) (PEOPLE CHATTER) - I did not know this many people would wanna come and see a movie. - Yeah. I just hope that nobody smudges up that handrail. I spent a lot of time trying to make that thing look good. - They're gonna smudge it up, Nick. It's a handrail. - Nobody appreciates great art. - Popcorn! Get your popcorn! - There's only one kind. - (CHUCKLES) Yep. Plain. I decided that the concessions aren't supposed to take over the whole night. They're just supposed to accent what is already here. - (CHUCKLES) - That way, the star of the show can be the star of the show. - Oh, glad I made it. - Hey. Yeah, just in time. - (SIGHS) - There you are. - Thank you. - Can we just share your popcorn? - Oh, I'm a little protective of my snacks. - OK, I'll have my own. Thank you. - That's a really good idea. - Yoo-hoo! Can I have everyone's attention, please? Now, first of all, I want to acknowledge Ben Patterson, whose determination and craftsmanship are the reasons all of us are here. - (PEOPLE CHATTER, LAUGH) - MAN: Good job. - Whoo! - Before we get to the lighting of the marquee, I wanted to make a special announcement. Many of you have been wondering when we'll be getting the new trees in front of City Hall, and I'm very pleased to announce that they are fully funded and will be planted next week. - (PEOPLE EXCLAIM) - And... And I just placed an order for a new swing set for the park, which will be arriving very soon as well, all because of the fortitude of one Middletonian who wishes to remain anonymous. So, now, everyone, if we can all move out here, please, for a better look. That's right, fill in. Here we are. Are we ready? All right, then. Here we go. Three, two, one. Lights! - (PEOPLE EXCLAIM) (MAJESTIC MUSIC) It gives me great pleasure to be able to say, 'Let's go to the movies, Middleton!' (GENTLE MUSIC) (PEOPLE CHATTER) - What's this movie about, anyway? - Oh, I think the title says it all. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - Hmm. (PEOPLE CHATTER) (MUSIC CONTINUES) - (SIGHS) Well, I hope you're in the mood for a romantic comedy. - Oh, I actually am. And I'm ready for this one to surprise me for a change. - Shh! (PROJECTOR WHIRRS, FANFARE PLAYS) (WONDROUS MUSIC PLAYS) (ROMANTIC MUSIC PLAYS) - MAN: You're a funny girl, Jenny. You read Aesop's Fables, and you won't accept anything but candy, fruit and flowers. - And hospitality, of the right sort. But I want to know that I'm doing the right thing, for the town and for everybody. - How can you be sure? - There's something in here that tells me if I'm right or wrong. If it's still, then it's all right. But if it flutters, it's wrong. - Oh, but you, Jenny, you're different. You're not like any other woman I've ever known before. You're a dream, a poem. You're like a dewy white flower waiting to be crushed. - (LAUGHTER) - And you cheated Mr Dayton, but you better give him back that option because if you don't, someday you'll have a flutter in your stomach. - I've been having flutters all my life. Why else would I have three doctors? - You don't need a doctor for a flutter. That's just your conscience telling you what to do, only you don't pay any attention to it. - Cos you've been ready to say 'I love you' for too long, and there's no good reason why you haven't said it. - The reason is it didn't last. - Well, maybe you've never said it to the right person. - Jeffers, this is very important. Tell Mrs Brand she's... - # ...each and every day. # Cos, honey, nothin', nothin'... - So, what did you think? - I actually liked it better than I thought I would. - A lot can happen during a movie. - (CHUCKLES) Where are you parked? - Oh, right over there. - Oh. You wanna give me a ride home? - I thought you had your car. - I do. I'd rather ride with you. - OK. - # You can make me cry. # See me comin',... # and you can pass me by. - What a beautiful night. - Yeah. I really did enjoy it. - Mm. - Hey, you don't have a key box on your door you need me to help you open, do you? - I don't, no. - Good, because we'd end up stuck out here forever. (CHUCKLES) - (CHUCKLES) - Hey, I was thinking about you and us and the fact you wouldn't even share your popcorn with me. - Well, you've now seen one of my darker sides. - It's everything else about you that makes me... You just make me wanna be better. - You're one of the best people I've ever known. - Oh. You know how hard I have to work at being that way? And everything comes so naturally to you. - All I know is I look forward to every minute whenever I'm with you. (SIGHS) So stick around, OK? - (CHUCKLES) I'm not goin' anywhere. - # When you got back, # I'd just say, 'Welcome home.' # Cos, honey, nothin'... # - I love you. - I love you too. - # ...change this love I have for you. - Then that's good, huh? - Yeah. - # Oh yeah. # (SAM COOKE'S 'NOTHING CAN CHANGE THIS LOVE' CONTINUES) (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) Captions by Able. Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air.