CASSIE: Previously on Good Witch... - Things are different. - And now we just have to figure out how to live with how different things are. - When did you start selling chocolates? - When I decided I wanted to be known as someone who sells something other than flowers. - Did you find the place you were looking for? - Yeah. Thanks to you. - He ended up buying it, and he's moving here. (GENTLE MUSIC) - You can eat out in the garden if you like. Here you go. Enjoy. (SIGHS) Oh, hey. Good morning. - Hi. - Good morning. - Hey, um, you can help yourself to some breakfast. - Oh, well, thanks for inviting us. - Sure. - I have to say, this definitely beats the cold cereal and toast Sam was offering me next door. - It's always worth the trip. - Fruits and yogurt? When did you start eating that? - It's because of her. - Mm. - Oh, so you've made some improvements on this guy, huh? - Sam's been good for me too. Oh, Liam, uh, you were asking if there were any rooms available here. After check out, there's gonna be two. - That's how many we need. - Wait, so you're moving to Grey House? - Only until we can find a place of our own. - Well, there goes the neighbourhood. - (CHUCKLES) Good morning, Nick. - Hey, uh, Dad said breakfast was here today. - Yeah. You can take it to go if you'd like. And there's some fruit, unless Sam ate it all. - (CHUCKLES) I will take whatever he left. (SIGHS) - So, uh, when's Noah getting here? - Tonight. - Uh, Noah's moving here too? - Yeah, he's looking forward to seeing you. - Hmm. - Thank you for breakfast. - I'll see you later. - OK. - Ooh, pineapple. (GENTLE MUSIC) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - Excuse me, you probably don't remember me, but... - Oh, you were in my store last summer. - Yes, I was. - Did your parents like the atlas you got them for their anniversary? - You remember that too. - My cousin remembers a lot of things. - Well, I pay attention, that's all. Your mom and dad seemed like they were ready to travel the world. - Yeah, except we didn't even know they wanted to do that, so how did you? - Well, something you said must have started me thinking. - Thanks again. I` I'm sorry to have interrupted. - That's OK. - (CHUCKLES) Bye. - You're very popular today. - Yoo-hoo, Cassie! - Here comes another one of your fans. - Martha. How are you, Tom? - Just trying to keep up with this one. - Hmm. - Cassie, your suggestion to take an evening stroll together each night was excellent advice for this long-term marriage. - The fresh air's been nice. We've had some good talks. - Now, I know you hear this all the time, but I just wanted to say it myself as well ` you are an absolute treasure. - Well, you keep walking and talking. - We'll do both. Ta-ta! Oh, Abigail. - Oh, hi. Nice to see you too. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - But I'm sure that everything was in compliance. - Except everything was not. But I expect it will by the time I come back. - I'll make sure that it is. - Good. - Who was that? - Oh, a new health inspector. Well, the regular one always said that everything about the Bistro was perfect, but this new guy just waltzes in here, citing me for things like how far the dish towels are hanging off the rack. - Is that an infraction? - No, but he wrote it down anyway. And he said he'd be back all week for surprise inspections. - Don't let it get you stressed. Just relax and know that you don't have to be shaken by unexpected things. - Thanks. You always seem to know exactly the right thing to say. - (CHUCKLES) - Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some dish towels to adjust. - How do you do that? - What? - Care about people's problems so much. - (CHUCKLES) A lot of the people here were customers in my shop. - So that means that if I were selling the right thing at my store, they'd all wanna talk to me? - It certainly would get you noticed more. - Yes, it would. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) Captions by Able. Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air. www.able.co.nz Copyright Able 2022 (GENTLE MUSIC) - Hi. - Hi. - This will look great in my store. - Then it's on the house. - Oh? - A thank-you for the idea you gave me. - Which idea is that? - I've got a new product today. Do you wanna try one? - No, thanks. You should save those for people that need them the most. - Hmm. - Thank you. - You're welcome. - Stephanie. - Hi. - Can I help you? - Yeah. I need to exchange this. It's just a little too big. - I've got lots of others. - Um, actually, you know what? I'm just gonna get a refund and come back and choose something when I'm a little less frazzled. - Why are you frazzled? - Mm, that health inspector. I'm just` I'm so on edge, knowing he could come back at any minute and be all, 'Fix this or change that.' - Maybe you need something soothing to keep your mind off of all that. - You know what? That's a really good idea. I think I'm gonna stop off at Cassie's and see if she has any relaxing oils or scented candles. - You know, there are things that I sell that are as good as anything at the Bell, Book & Candle. - Like what? - I am so glad you asked. I just got these chocolates in from Venezuela. They're quite unique, and I individually wrapped each one to give them my own special flair. - (SIGHS) Well, I just don't even know what to change before that inspector comes back. Mmm. These are good. - Mm. I mean, he just keeps marking down violations and saying, 'Rules are rules,' but he won't tell me which rules I'm breaking. - The only rule you should be thinking about right now is this ` relax and enjoy. - Hmm. That's true. I can relax, because I am following the rules, and I can prove it. You know, these are so good. Can I get a whole box? - I'll get you one. - Hmm. You should get some of these ones. They're fantastic. - They're individually wrapped, with my own special flair. They might even help with your problems. - Hmm. I know they helped mine. Mm. Thanks! (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - So, what do you think? - Ladies, you shopping for anything in particular? - Oh. Abigail. Oh, no, not really. I just stopped to see what caught Tara's eye. - Oh, I'm just window shopping, that's all. - Well, have you heard what I started selling at my shop? - No. - The finest handcrafted chocolates, each with that Abigail Pershing touch. - Oh, they sound wonderful. - Mm-hm. I bet both your husbands would love them. - You know, what an interesting idea. Tom used to buy me chocolates, but I don't think I ever bought any for him. - Well, you should come see me, then. - I will. I'll stop by later today and pick up a box. - And I'll come get some for Brandon too. - Great. They say that chocolates can be a great conversation starter. - Yes, it can be. You know, Abigail, I'm so very glad that we ran into you today. You're just bursting with good ideas. Almost like Cassie herself. - Hmm. (JAUNTY MUSIC) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - (SIGHS) (PENSIVE MUSIC) What's going on? - I'm here for an inspection. - But you were just here this morning. - And I came back, unannounced. - Huh. You know I am so glad that you did, because I remembered that I have the regulations book right here. Every single rule in this book I have followed exactly, so you can either tell me that this book is wrong, or you can let me get back to running my restaurant. - I don't have to see that. I went away and looked at the past reports, and they're all perfect. Just like things are now, so I'll let your rating stand. - Just like that? - Well, you convinced me. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - Huh. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - What happened? - Huh? Oh. (CHUCKLES) I just` I didn't know how I was going to handle that guy if I saw him again, but it seems that the perfect words just came to me at exactly the right moment. (CHUCKLES) - Hmm. Maybe it was something in those chocolates. (CURIOUS MUSIC) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - There's practically enough instruments to start a whole band. - (SIGHS) You never know what kind of useful things you're gonna find in that attic. - Oh. - Um, when did you wanna get this over to donate to the school? - Oh, I, uh` I told Mrs Grandstaff that I would drop them off tomorrow afternoon. - Oh, well, then they can stay here till then. - (DOOR OPENS) - (SIGHS) Oh, it is so good to be home. - Oh, rough day at the flower shop? - Those chocolates I started selling had customers coming in and out of my store all day. - A lot more people to pay attention to. - Yes, and I can hardly handle all this new business by myself. Do you have any time after school tomorrow? I can pay you. - Oh, um, I promised that I would drop those off at the band room. - Oh, well, they're OK where they are for another day or two. - Then I guess I'm free. - Great. You're hired. - (CHUCKLES) - Wait, that was probably the fastest job interview I will ever have. - It was an easy decision. You're related to the boss. - BOTH: Mm. - Thank you for letting me borrow your daughter. - I think it's gonna be very helpful for you to have Grace there. - Yeah. But don't think I'm gonna go easy on you just cos we're related. I'll probably go easy on you. - How could you not? We're related. - (CHUCKLES) - You wanna get something to eat? - If you want. Where do you wanna go? - Oh, you can pick a place. Hey. - Hey. - Hey. - Where are you headed? - Uh, we were gonna go to the movies, but I guess we're gonna go get something to eat instead. - Oh. - We can go to the theatre and snack on something there. - Except you didn't have dinner when we got home, so... - That's because you needed me to... (CLEARS THROAT) Oops. - Yeah. We're just trying to enjoy being together. - Well, looks like you're doing that quite well. - Mm-hm. - Tara even brought me a present, just cos she was thinkin' about me. - Abigail's chocolates. - They're really good. - (CHUCKLES) - Well, enjoy your night. - Thank you. You too. - OK, bye. - See ya. - Bye. - Bye. - (SIGHS) - Well, they seem to be getting along. - Hmm. Maybe there really is something in those chocolates. - Yeah, might be. - Hmm. - When are Liam and Noah getting here? - I'm not really keeping track on that. - Aren't you looking forward to seeing him? - Grace, it's been two years since he and I even talked. We're kind of not... - OK. (WHISPERS) Oh, look. - Is that...? - There they are now. - This is where we get to stay? - Well, for a few days. Hey, Grace, this is Noah. - Hey. - Welcome to Grey House. - And you remember that guy. - Uh, yeah. - I'm gonna head home. - I didn't know we were finished. - I am. - I'm` I'm gonna go grab the rest of my stuff. - Sure. - That was weird. I thought they were really good friends. - Yeah, they used to be. - Well, not any more. (GENTLE MUSIC) (PEOPLE CHATTER) - Hey. - Hey. Excuse me. What are you doin' here? - Well, I, uh, thought I would come check out the place now that you're the new owner. - Yeah. It's actually starting to feel like mine. - Noah get in OK? - He did, last night. - Oh, I bet he and Nick were happy to see each other. - It was a little weird. Neither of them seemed like they were. - Well, it has been a while. - Yeah. Might be awkward, figuring out how to catch up. - Yeah. - If you're free tonight, you and Cassie should drop by. We can all hang out. Give me a chance to tell her about the real you. - (CHUCKLES) That sounds like a threat. - I'm only gonna tell her the truth. - So it is a threat. - Little bit, yeah. - (CHUCKLES) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - (DOOR BELL TINKLES) - Oh, that looks nice there. - Thanks. - Hmm. So, you and Brandon seemed to be having a good time last night. - Yeah, I think what we're doing is really working. - Mm. And what are you doing? - We just decided we're not gonna fight any more, so if we feel one coming on, we start talking about something else. - And you're able to avoid it? - We're trying, yeah. - Hmm. - It's kind of quiet in here today. - Yeah. Some of our customers must be getting what they need from someone else. - (CHUCKLES) - I just hope she's giving them what they need. (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) (JAUNTY MUSIC) - Thank you. Let me know how your mom enjoys those. And how can I help you today? - Oh! Sorry. There you are. I've been texting you all day. - Which is why I came here to tell you to cut it out. - I wanna know what the deal is with you and Noah. - I don't wanna talk about that. - Didn't you use to be best friends? - Yeah, I thought so. - So, what happened? - I learned I need to pick better friends. - Nick. - Just drop it, OK? Noah's not my friend any more, and you should stay away from him too. Everybody thinks he's such a good guy, but none of them know. - Um, Grace? Hmm? - Yeah, sorry. Look, I have to get back to work, but I'm going to find out what happened. - Not from me. - (DOORBELL CHIMES) (LAID-BACK GUITAR MUSIC PLAYS) (PEOPLE CHATTER) (LIAM, SAM LAUGH) - Well, you` you should see what happens when this guy lands on Boardwalk, and you own it with a hotel. - Oh. - I can be a little bit competitive. - Oh. - I have never seen this side of you. - Yeah, well, if we can avoid playing Monopoly, you never will. - (CHUCKLES) All right, what other surprising secrets am I gonna find out about you? - None, that's why they're called secrets. Let me get the next round. - Sam, I'm the owner. Everything's on the house. - Look, I already owe you for landing on Boardwalk. I don't wanna be in debt for beer too. - (CHUCKLES) - Oh, Sam is gonna love having a friend like you in town. - He's such a great guy. I didn't realise how much I missed him till I saw him again. - Mm. Well, then it's a good thing you found your way to Middleton. - Yeah, well, it was finding this place that made me decide to stay, so I'm kind of here thanks to you. - Are you gonna have music here every night? - Yeah, you know, I'm thinking about it. - Mm. - I might even try to convince Sam to get up there and play a bit. - Oh, that's gonna take a lot of convincing. - What? Are you kidding? He only puts his guitar down long enough to pick up a scalpel. You've seen him play, right? He's really good. - Well, I haven't really seen him play guitar much at all. Maybe once, but... - He doesn't play any more? - Not in front of me, no. - Oh, that's weird. He used to play all the time. - Hmm. Well, maybe he's waiting for the right time to pick it back up again. Hmm. - All right. What are you guys talking about? - Um, you. - (BOTH SIGH) - Don't believe anything he says. - Yeah, I was just telling her what a great guy you are. - OK, that part's true. - Cheers to that. - Cheers. (GENTLE MUSIC) (BIRDS CHIRP) (PEOPLE CHATTER) - Here you are. - (DOORBELL CHIMES) - Hello. - Hello, Martha. - (GASPS) Cassie! I` I was just, uh, seeing what this place had to offer. (CHUCKLES) - Mm, yeah, I thought I'd stop by and check out the competition. - Oh, I'm so sorry you haven't seen me in your store for a couple of days. - That's all right. I'm always there when you need me. - All I really need right now is more of Abigail's chocolates. I bought some for Tom yesterday, and he already wants another box. - Mm, well, I hope he appreciates that very thoughtful gift. - Mm. Don't wanna lose my place in line. - Oh, Mom. - Hey, honey. How's business? - Oh, super busy, and I know that I have to get all the donations to school, and I will, I promise. - Hadn't even noticed they were there. - Mm. - Oh, another customer. Go help Abigail. - All right. - Hey, Cassie. - Hey. - So, this is where all the customers are, huh? I thought I should check this place out. - Yeah. Abigail's gotten really good at giving people what they want. I just hope she figures out how to keep them coming back. - Sam's friend. Liam, right? - And you're Abigail. - You remembered. Hmm. - Looks like this is the best-run business in town. - You think so? - Yeah. Maybe we could get together sometime. - I'm not really dating right now. - Um, for a business meeting. I just bet I could learn a lot from you. - Oh, sure. Yeah, I'd love to. - OK, great. Um, let me get settled in, and then I'll set something up. - Great. - Great shop. - Thank you. - (DOORBELL CHIMES) Well, you showed up right on time to see all this. - All of what? - I've got the busiest shop in Middleton. The new guy in town is interested in me. I'm even spending all this time with your daughter. It's like you and I traded places. - Hmm. It sort of looks like it. - MARTHA: What do you mean you're sold out? - I'm sorry. That's just` That's all there is. - Oh, well, I've wasted a trip. Oh, don't bother. There's no more. - Is that true? - Uh, we just sold the last box? - Actually, we have a few more boxes. Tell all your friends this place never runs out. - Where did you get those from? - The grocery store. I wrapped them the same as the others so they still have the Abigail flair. - Well, aren't people going to notice the difference? - Not if we don't tell them. Here you go. Packed extra-special just for you. CASSIE: Grace, let the guests know that breakfast is ready. - Morning. - Oh, hey. Hi, Nick. - Grace invited Nick and me over for breakfast. - Oh. Well, that's fine. There's plenty. - Nick. Hey. - Noah, how did you sleep? - Oh, great. Yeah, this place is awesome. You get a bed and breakfast. - Mm. - Good morning. Glad you came over. - Yeah, but I'm actually not that hungry, so... Thanks, anyway. - Well, looks like I ruined this party. (CHUCKLES) But thank you very much for this. - I feel like those two need to talk. - Yeah, I don't know what's going on. - Mom, could we have dinner tomorrow night? All of us, plus Liam and Noah and Nick? - That sounds like a great idea. - Yeah, we'd love to come. - I work after school, but I'll be home in time to eat. - All right. - I'll see ya. - Bye. - See ya later. - (SIGHS) - You know, I have actually learned to love fruit and yogurt. - Mm, see? I knew you'd come around. - (CHUCKLES) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - Thank you. Bye-bye. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - It doesn't seem fair that I'm getting paid to work today. There's hardly anyone here. - Mm. Except you never know when someone might come in and need something from both of us. - Are you even open? - Yes, we are. And one of my best customers just walked through that door. - I've been feeling disloyal, buying so much from Abigail, so I thought I should get something from you. - Well, what are you looking for? - Oh, whatever. You know, maybe one of your little creams or lotions. Just something frivolous to take away my guilt for not shopping here. - I think I have something that might interest you. This is infused with cocoa bean. It's supposed to be very powerful. - My, what a lovely tray. You know, Tom gave me one just like it for our 25th wedding anniversary. - Oh, 25 years. - Oh, we're several years beyond that now. - I wonder how Brandon and I will be doing when we're that old. Uh, when we're that experienced. (CHUCKLES) - Hmm. - Just think how many evenings you'll have shared together by then. - (CHUCKLES) - What a wonderful idea. Tom and I should share an evening with you. That way, you and Brandon can experience us yourselves. - Oh. Yeah, we'd love to. - We'll do it tonight, 6.30. You know, I've been looking for the right reason to fire up that old fondue pot, and finally it has arrived. - (CHUCKLES) - (DOOR BELL JINGLES) - I thought she was gonna buy something. - That's OK. I'm just glad she decided to come in. - Hey. Can I help you find something? - Thanks. Brandon and I are going to the Tinsdales' for dinner, and I wanted to take them something. Maybe some flowers or a plant? - Why don't you take them chocolates? - Oh, do you have the same kind you were selling before? - Basically the same, yeah. - OK. - Um... - (CLEARS THROAT) I think that guy wanted to talk to you. - Yeah, everybody does. It's taking up all of my time. I think your dinner hosts are gonna love these. - Oh, they're so good. Brandon and I were finishing the box I gave him. We were talking about how we're trying not to` - Do you want the whole box? - Oh. That should be enough. Tom and Martha are gonna tell us all about how they're` - Sorry, I have customers after you. - (CLEARS THROAT) - Excuse me. Tiny little` - The line starts over there. (QUIRKY MUSIC) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - (SIGHS) Thanks for letting me borrow this. - Sure. - (CHUCKLES) - Did it reach? - To just where I needed it to. (SIGHS) How long have you had those? - Uh, that acoustic I got in college, and the electric when I thought it'd be cool to have an electric guitar. - (CHUCKLES) You play them much? - Um, no. I used to when Nick was younger. He would sing along with his mom, but now I just leave 'em out where I can see 'em, in case the mood strikes me. - Well, I hope someday that it does. - Hmm. (JAUNTY MUSIC) - It's so wonderful having young people in our home for a change. - Well, thank you so much for having us. - (CHUCKLES) Oh, here. I got these at Abigail's. - You shouldn't have, but I'm thrilled that you did. (CHUCKLES) - Abigail wrapped each one herself. - Then we might as well unwrap a few. - Oh, as long as we don't fill up before dinner. Ooh! - Can I lend a hand with anything? - Oh, no, no, no. You two go and sit down. Tom and I will get the fondue ready. - Oh, please let me help. - No, no. Honestly, Tom and I like to do things together. (CHUCKLES) - OK. - Are you sure that these are the same as before? - That's what Abigail said. - Hmm. Well, dinner will be ready in just a moment. Oh, Tom, where is our 25th anniversary tray? I wanna put the fruit on it. - The silver one? - Mm, yes, I couldn't find it anywhere. - Well, I sold it at the garage sale. - You sold it? - You said we should get rid of anything we hadn't used in over a year, and it had been way longer than that. - Yes, but that was a keepsake. - Then you should have told me to keep it. - I shouldn't have to tell you everything that's important. - Except now you're blaming me for doing exactly what you said. - Whether I'm blaming you or not,... - You are` - ...but I want you to know that that was important to me! - Well, I got 25 bucks for it. - (GASPS) Well, excuse me! - (SIGHS) Thank you for the chocolates. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - Don't! (LAID-BACK MUSIC) - So, do you see Noah's mother very much? - I try not to. What about you? Do you see Linda? - Yeah, she came to Middleton a while ago ` seemed to think we could pretend to be a family again. - How did that go? - Well, we're not a family any more. - I remember the day your divorce papers came through. - Oh, yeah. You look forward to that moment. Then when it finally happens, you're just reminded what a failure you are for not being able to make it work. - That was the day you told me you'd never fall in love again. - (CHUCKLES) I probably did say that. - So you broke that pledge. - I guess I did. - And you said you'd never get married again, either. - I meant that. - Pfft. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) (DOORBELL CHIMES) - Oh, hey. - Hey. - Can I get a refund for these leftover chocolates? They don't work. - One second. Abigail, Stephanie wants to talk to you about a return. - If the box is opened, I can't take it back. - (SIGHS) Abigail, Stephanie needs to talk. - Oh. (SIGHS) What seems to be the problem? - Oh, it's these chocolates. They don't work any more. Oh. I gave a box to that health inspector when he came back this morning, but he just started handing out violations like he did the first time he came around and telling me everything I was doing was wrong. - He seems very unreasonable. - Yeah, like more than anyone I've ever met. (SIGHS) Look, I know how to run a business. I mean, I started two of them. And if anyone knows how to follow the rules, it's me. But it just` it seems like he doesn't even care, and if he gives me a bad rating, well... - Listen. No matter what anybody throws at you, you can stand up against them. You're one of the strongest women I know, so just keep on being yourself, and everything's going to be OK. Whether the chocolates work or not. - Thanks. - I can get rid of those if you want. - No. I bought them. I may as well finish what I started. - (SIGHS) - Hey. - Hi. - Cassie sent me over to pick up some flowers for her shop. - Yep. I have them all ready for you. - Oh. - Did Martha and Tom like the chocolates that you brought them? - I don't know. We didn't stick around long enough to see them get eaten. Unless maybe they threw them at each other. - (CLEARS THROAT) What happened? - Yeah. What happened? - Oh, they got in this huge fight, and it made me wonder if that's how Brandon and I are gonna be 30 years from now. - Whatever the future holds, you can't just avoid it. You're gonna have to come face-to-face with the hard things and then somehow deal with them, together. - I guess that's true. - Here you go. - Thanks. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - That was some really good advice ` the kind my mom would have given. - All I'm doing is keeping the customers happy. - You're actually doing a lot more than that. (MUSIC CONTINUES) - Hey. - Hello. - Thank you for the casserole. - I'm glad you enjoyed it. - Ooh, what are you makin'? - Chicken Alfredo. I found out from Liam that it's one of Sam's favourites. - Oh. - Yeah. - Yum. - Oh. Oh, how was dinner with Martha and Tom? - Oh, well, let's see. Do you wanna hear about the part before they started yelling at each other or after? - They had a disagreement in front of you? - Oh yeah. Which is gonna make it very weird the next time we see them, so I hope we never do. - Mm. You can't just avoid whatever the future holds. You have to face it eventually, and them. - I guess that's true. - I have to go get some tomatoes in the back. You mind putting that back in the cupboard? - No problem. - OK. - Anybody home? (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) (PLAYS CHORDS) (PLAYS FAST BLUES TUNE) - Hey. - Oh, hi. - You're pretty good. - Oh. I know a few chords. I taught myself when I was 14. I thought it would be a good way to meet girls, (CHUCKLES) and then I discovered they were just interested in the drummer. - In my band, it was the bassist who got all of the attention. - (CHUCKLES) I even tried to teach a few, but I guess I never had the right student. - It takes a lot of patience, which I do not have. - (CHUCKLES) - Cassie's just making dinner. Looks like you're having chicken Alfredo. - Ah. My favourite. (PLAYS FAST BLUES TUNE) (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) (ALL CHUCKLE) - I think we made the right decision staying in a couple of rooms here. The meals are a whole lot better than they are next door. - (CHUCKLES) - Sometimes I just show up around dinnertime and act like that's not the reason I'm here. - Mm-hm. He's not a very good actor. (LAUGHS) - So, has, uh, Noah been filling you in on his and Nick's adventures when they lived in New York? - You know, no one's actually told me anything about that. - Oh. They got to be really good friends. - Mm. - There were some other friends too. - Yeah. Dad didn't like the people I started hanging out with. - But I liked Noah, and that's one of the reasons I'm glad that you're here. - Yeah, because he's never done anything wrong. - (CHUCKLES) He's a good kid. I know that. - Well, then you need to get to know him better. - Yeah, actually, I was trying to get Nick to tell me more about that. - Actually, I didn't tell you anything. - Was it about what happened at the beach house? - What happened at the beach house? What beach house? - Uh, Nick and some guys broke in and trashed a place on Long Island. - That was right before you moved to Middleton. - I needed to get him away from all that. - And then, look, it all shows up right here. - What are you talking about? - You didn't even tell your dad? - I` I tried to a couple of times, but it... - Tell me what? - The beach house where Nick got caught ` it was my idea we bust into it. - What? - Is that true? - I wouldn't have even been there if it weren't for him, but he ran off when the cops came and left us all to get caught. - I thought you were right behind me. - And if you would have turned around and looked, you would have seen that I wasn't. - Noah, you've never done anything like that before. - Well, he did the one time. And three weeks later, my dad moves us here because of you. - Uh, there were a lot of reasons we moved here. - Well, that was the one that counted. - Uh, Grace, you wanna help me clear the table? - Let me. - Yeah. - That way, I can clean up after Noah even more. (MUSIC CONTINUES) (LAID-BACK MUSIC) Here you go. Everything looked perfect. - Perfect? - Everything that matters. This really is one of the best-run restaurants in town. (BOTH CHUCKLE) I like to find things that really aren't a problem to see how the owner responds to the curveballs. But you really stood up to me, showing you really knew your stuff. - Thanks. - I'll see you tomorrow, then. - For another inspection? - No, I'm bringing some friends here for lunch. The food looks fantastic. - (CHUCKLES) I'll make you something special. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) I thought you might like to know your chocolates are working again. - What do you mean? - Well, I was so nervous when I found out I was being inspected again, but I took a moment, I ate a chocolate, and I decided to stay strong like you told me, and things turned out even better than you said they would. - So I helped you? - Yeah, I guess you did. Anyway, now you have a customer for life. - (GASPS) Oh, Abigail, I'm glad you're here. My mother-in-law got in last night and I left her a little something I bought at your store, but she called me this morning and left me a message about... Well, could you just listen to it and maybe tell me what to say? It's only a few minutes long. - Oh, a few minutes? I really have to get to my store. - OK. Then I'll stop by later this morning and play it for you then. If there aren't too many other people trying to get your attention. (QUIRKY MUSIC) - Hey, do you wanna go to the Bistro after school? - Yeah, I need to study anyway, so... - And I need a coffee break. - Hey. - Hey. - Uh, how far is school? My dad signed me up to start on Monday, and I wanna pick up my books before the first day. - Then maybe I can transfer before then. - Nick. - Listen, Nick... - I'll see you at school. - Sure. (CHUCKLES) Yeah, he's gonna need some time getting used to you being here. - I get it. I'm not sure I'd forgive me if I was him. - Yeah, why did you just leave him like that at the beach house? - I don't know. I'd never done anything like that before or since. And my dad's so mad at me, I... He probably won't let me out of the house again to give me the chance. - Yeah, I heard him kind of yelling at you last night. - He found us a place to live, so things should be getting quieter for you pretty soon. - You know, I'm not sure Nick's mad at you so much. - He should be. - No, I think he's just jealous, in that you got to stay in New York and he had to move here. - Doesn't he like it here? - Yeah, mostly, but he had to leave all of his friends and move away from his mom. It's hard. - I should be the jealous one. - (CHUCKLES) Jealous of Nick? Why? - Because he gets to live next door to you. (GENTLE MUSIC) - Oh. (LAID-BACK MUSIC) (BOTH CHUCKLE) - Uh, go, go, go, go, go! - What? - (CLEARS THROAT) It's Martha and Tom. They're coming this way. - Did they see you? - I don't think so. - Ugh, we never should have gone to their house for dinner. - It was your idea. - But you wanted to... (SIGHS) Wait. - We're not fighting. - Right. - Cassie said we can't just avoid things. - And Abigail talked about facing things together. - So if we have to, we'll just... - Look, Tom, it's our favourite young couple. - Hi. - Hello, Martha, Tom. - I'm so glad we ran into you. I wanted to thank you for coming over the other night. We had a wonderful time. - Oh, well, (CLEARS THROAT) it didn't seem like things were wonderful. - It seemed like you were really mad. - Well, of course we were mad. - Martha was really mad. - (BOTH CHUCKLE) - But that was just a little tiff, compared to some of the doozies that we've had, which we worked through, as we always do, eventually. - Martha and I have a word for couples that don't ever fight. - BOTH: Divorced. - But couples who communicate and work things through, well, they're the ones that make it long enough to get that silver platter. - The one I shouldn't have sold. - Oh, we can always get another one. - Well, that's great to hear. Thanks. - Yeah, and thanks for dinner. - Oh, we'll have to do it again sometime. We'll make sure it's a night when Tom and I are getting along. - (BOTH CHUCKLE) Ta-ta! (GENTLE MUSIC) - Sam, if I had known Noah had been at the beach house that night, I would have... - What? Been as angry at your son as I was at mine? - Yeah. except it was my son's fault. - Look, Nick was old enough to make his own choices. I don't blame Noah. I don't blame you. - Well, thanks. Am I supposed to believe Noah now when he says this was the only time he did something like that? - I think. Maybe. I got pretty good at telling if Nick was lying. I didn't` didn't see anything to tell me Noah was. - So I'm getting parenting tips from you now? - (CHUCKLES) Yeah, to go along with that better jump shot I taught you. - I appreciate you doing both. - Oh, let's see if I can beat you again. - Oh, that's not happening. - I've seen you shoot. I think I've got a pretty good chance. - ABIGAIL: Hi. Can I help you with anything? - WOMAN: Yes. I was wondering if you have any more of the special chocolates that I've heard everybody talking about? - I don't. I have regular chocolates but nothing that's gonna solve your problems or make you feel better about yourself. - Oh. Well, my sister told me that you gave her some excellent advice and` - Sorry, we're all out of that too. - I guess I'll have to just go to the shop down the street, then. The one with the soothing candles? - I'm sure they have exactly what you need there. (QUIRKY MUSIC) Hmm. - (DOORBELL CHIMES) - We don't seem to be selling many chocolates today. - Yeah, I've decided to stop using my flair, which means I won't be needing an extra salesgirl either. - It's OK. This was fun while it lasted, but I'd like a job where I have more time to talk with the customers. - So that's a difference between you and me. - (DOORBELL CHIMES) - Oh, Mom. I was just about to call you and ask you for a ride. - Oh, well, I had a feeling you might be getting off early. - (CHUCKLES) - I told Grace since I'm not selling anything special any more, I could handle things by myself. - Well, you're the one the customers have been coming here to see, anyway. - Ugh, I know, and I had to talk to each and every one of them. - But you really helped Stephanie and Tara. - Mm, from what I hear, the kind of advice that came with every box was pretty powerful. - Maybe so, but it was exhausting. I don't know how anybody does it, caring so much about people's problems and listening to everything they have to say. - Mm. - Well, I know one person who does it. - Aw. - Hey, Mom, when we go home, can we finally take that stuff over to the band room at school? - Oh, they can stay where they are for one more night. (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) - Hello? (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) Hmm. (MUSIC FADES) (CLEARS THROAT) (PLAYS GENTLE TUNE) Oh. (CHUCKLES) Hey. - Hey. That was nice. - Ah, that's a fun song. - Hmm. You know, I've always wanted to learn to play the guitar. Would you teach me? - I'd love to. Sit down. - OK. - OK. - All right. - OK, put your index finger right there. - OK. - And your middle finger on the top one. Now your ring finger on the bottom. - OK. - And then you hit all the strings. There you go. You're making music. - # It's magic. - That's G. - OK. - This one's easy. - # You know. # Never believe it's not so. # It's magic, you know. # (MYSTERIOUS MUSIC) Captions by Able. Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air.