Romantic Movie.
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00:00:00Dear Miss Butler, thank you for your submission. However, we are sorry to inform you that we
00:00:25will not be able to publish your novel.
00:00:35Oh, how I've always loved you.
00:00:37I feel just the same.
00:00:39Oh, I know.
00:00:40Are you lost? Confused? Dissatisfied with your life?
00:00:45Yes.
00:00:46Well, it's time to move from D to E with me, Rowena St. Cloud.
00:00:52You can make all your dreams come true with my new 3E's life-changing book, and you will be enlivened.
00:01:01Move forward. Envision.
00:01:05Annie.
00:01:06I need you to help me describe him.
00:01:07Who?
00:01:08My perfect guy.
00:01:09Are you kidding, Annie?
00:01:10No, I'm serious, Kate. Come on, okay?
00:01:12Now, this book has given me the tools to realize my dreams. There's three steps.
00:01:16First step is envision.
00:01:18I'm working, Annie.
00:01:20I need to write a book about the perfect relationship. I have to imagine the perfect man.
00:01:23Well, he better be able to cook if he's going to be with you.
00:01:25Yes. Yes, cook.
00:01:27That's my client's tax return.
00:01:29I'll write on the back.
00:01:30Annie.
00:01:31Cooking implies taste. Cultured.
00:01:34Well, what about character? That was one of the first things I loved about Jason.
00:01:37Yeah, man of honor.
00:01:38Musical.
00:01:39Athletic.
00:01:40Oh, business owner.
00:01:42Nice.
00:01:43Right?
00:01:44Yes.
00:01:45Okay, so what's his name?
00:01:46George, like George Burns. He was so funny.
00:01:49And?
00:01:50Madly in love with his wife.
00:01:52Perfect.
00:01:53So, what does George look like?
00:02:06Too romance novel.
00:02:10I'm not writing a spy thriller.
00:02:12Be honest. A cowboy or a professor?
00:02:20My George, by Annie Butler.
00:02:29That's closer.
00:02:39There you are.
00:02:41My George.
00:02:43Mom!
00:02:44Kate!
00:02:45What?
00:02:46It happened.
00:02:47It happened?
00:02:48It happened.
00:02:49It happened.
00:02:50Look.
00:02:51Okay.
00:02:52Read, read, read.
00:02:53Okay.
00:02:54Dear Ms. Butler, we are delighted to inform you that we would very much like to publish your book, my George.
00:03:01Unbelievable! That's great.
00:03:03Congratulations.
00:03:04Thank you. I have a meeting next week.
00:03:06I can't believe this is happening.
00:03:07I mean, the three E's, they worked.
00:03:09Rowena St. Cloud is a genius.
00:03:11You kind of freak us out when you talk about Rowena St. Cloud.
00:03:13Come on. What is wrong with believing in something?
00:03:16My life was going nowhere.
00:03:17And it worked.
00:03:18My biggest dreams are coming true.
00:03:19Well, kind of.
00:03:21What do you mean, well kind of?
00:03:23I got published.
00:03:24Yeah, your book about George.
00:03:26Your perfect-in-every-way dream man, except for one tiny detail.
00:03:29He doesn't exist.
00:03:31Well, George is real. He just hasn't showed up yet.
00:03:34You know what? This deserves a celebration.
00:03:36I am going to make you your favorite dinner.
00:03:39And I actually have to go.
00:03:41What?
00:03:42Make dinner for my husband.
00:03:44Dinner for two it is.
00:03:46Dinner for two.
00:03:50Don't snack and ruin your dinner.
00:03:52You know, sometimes you act like a teenager instead of an adult.
00:04:00Marianne Doyle?
00:04:01Eclipse Realty.
00:04:02Mom, are you selling the house?
00:04:05I wanted to tell you and your sister together,
00:04:07but your news trumped mine tonight.
00:04:10I think it's time.
00:04:12It's just that this place is too big for me.
00:04:15And your dad fixed everything.
00:04:18He mowed the lawn. He did the garden.
00:04:21I miss him, too.
00:04:32Rachel, tell him we're passing on this.
00:04:35Annie Butler, a pleasure to meet you.
00:04:37It's so great to meet you.
00:04:39I cannot tell you how much buzz my George is getting around this office.
00:04:43Everyone has read it, and they're all in love with George, too.
00:04:46Isn't that right, Rachel?
00:04:47Loved it.
00:04:48Wow.
00:04:49Wow, indeed.
00:04:50The women who work here aren't easily impressed.
00:04:52If they're swooning over George,
00:04:54then every starry-eyed teen and stay-at-home mom
00:04:57will be falling over themselves to buy your book,
00:04:59which means, Annie Butler, you're going to be a big success.
00:05:03Mrs. Hendershot.
00:05:04Della.
00:05:05Have a seat.
00:05:06Della, thank you.
00:05:08I can't tell you how wonderful it is to hear that.
00:05:11Now, on my end, I've made a few calls
00:05:14and got you invited to the National Booksellers Expo next month.
00:05:17That's a huge event for writers.
00:05:19It's also the perfect place to pitch the next big thing.
00:05:22But don't worry. You won't be alone.
00:05:24I won't.
00:05:25I've booked George there, too.
00:05:29Is that a problem?
00:05:30Um, well, yes.
00:05:32Why's that?
00:05:33Because George is fictional.
00:05:35Excuse me?
00:05:36The book is a novel.
00:05:38I've already sold this as a memoir, and there's no going back.
00:05:41I understand, but it's a fictional account of the future I hope to have,
00:05:45if that makes sense.
00:05:47Okay. I've got it.
00:05:49This doesn't have to ruin our momentum.
00:05:51Momentum?
00:05:52Yes.
00:05:53I've sent special preview copies of my George to reviewers and bloggers
00:05:57who, when they critique your book, can help us drive sales.
00:06:00And all without a penny spent on marketing.
00:06:03Those people think that George is real.
00:06:05Well, I think that George is real.
00:06:07I really just haven't met him yet.
00:06:08You're going to this expo, and George is, too.
00:06:12Okay, well, I don't really think destiny works like that.
00:06:14Rachel, call Jerry at Elite Talent.
00:06:17Tell him I need male eye candy that's good at improv.
00:06:19I want resumes and headshots on my desk by the end of the day.
00:06:22Okay. What are you doing?
00:06:23Finding George in time for the expo.
00:06:25Now I have a meeting in ten.
00:06:28I need to de-stress after this near catastrophe.
00:06:30I can't lie.
00:06:32You're on a fast-moving train.
00:06:34When you signed your contract, you bought a first-class ticket.
00:06:36You said you'd do anything to market this book.
00:06:40This is what you have to do.
00:06:41I'll talk to you soon.
00:06:43Rachel, get Jerry on the line.
00:06:45Yes, Miss Hendershot.
00:06:47She means well.
00:06:51It seems to me if you're going to keep this publisher happy,
00:06:53you don't really have any choice but to go along with it.
00:06:55I'm not going to make someone pretend to love me.
00:06:57You kind of did it to yourself, Annie.
00:06:59Wow, that's a good look for you.
00:07:00Isn't it good?
00:07:01Yeah.
00:07:02I'm going to keep it.
00:07:03Not if I actually find George.
00:07:04Annie, there isn't a guy on the planet
00:07:06who can live up to your gourmet meal,
00:07:08cooking, guitar-playing, poetry-reading,
00:07:10handsome, thoughtful jock of a guy, George.
00:07:13Look, I'm not delusional.
00:07:15I know that when I find the guy,
00:07:16he's not going to look like George.
00:07:18He's not going to be named George.
00:07:19I don't know.
00:07:20Maybe you shouldn't have written such a convincing book.
00:07:22I'm going to take that as a compliment.
00:07:23You should.
00:07:25Okay, I've got to get back to work.
00:07:26I've got a new client.
00:07:27He hasn't done his taxes in five years.
00:07:29I know.
00:07:30Mom, I've got to go.
00:07:31I'm going to walk out with you.
00:07:32They just stuck me with another shift.
00:07:34Annie, are you staying here?
00:07:35Let's go.
00:07:36See ya.
00:07:38Bye, honey.
00:07:39Have fun.
00:07:43Hey, have you seen the pre-release analytics
00:07:45for My George yet?
00:07:46Compressive internet traffic
00:07:48for something with so little exposure.
00:07:50This thing has incredible potential
00:07:52if we handle it right.
00:07:53Numbers are clear.
00:07:54Women like the book, but they love George.
00:07:56Yeah, but it only explodes
00:07:58if the readers know that George is real.
00:08:00He's the marketing hook.
00:08:01Annie's a first-time author,
00:08:02but George is the key.
00:08:04But I'm sure you're going to put him
00:08:06on every stop of the book tour.
00:08:08I have a few kinks to work out in that regard.
00:08:10Well, you better work quickly
00:08:12because we need this book to be a hit desperately.
00:08:15New York wants results.
00:08:17And I intend to deliver them.
00:08:26All right.
00:08:27Hello, Roaring Twenties.
00:08:32Oh, Opal, I'm sorry.
00:08:33I can come back later.
00:08:34Shut the door. Who are you?
00:08:35I'm just here to walk through the house.
00:08:36I'm the realtor.
00:08:37I'm not Opal.
00:08:39I should have knocked.
00:08:40I, uh...
00:08:41My mom's realtor's name is Marianne Doyle.
00:08:45Marianne had to go out of town at the last minute,
00:08:47so she left the listing with me.
00:08:49I, um...
00:08:50I should have known.
00:08:51It's okay.
00:08:52You can, um...
00:08:53You can turn around now.
00:08:54It's all right.
00:08:56Yeah.
00:08:57Opal, Opal had to leave.
00:08:59I'm her daughter, Annie.
00:09:01Annie.
00:09:02It's a pleasure to meet you.
00:09:03I'm George Monroe.
00:09:07You're George?
00:09:09Yes.
00:09:10I'm sorry, have we met?
00:09:12Uh, no.
00:09:13No, I just, um...
00:09:15I really like the name George.
00:09:17I'm so sorry.
00:09:18I'm just...
00:09:19I'm gonna go put some normal clothes on.
00:09:21Um, I will be right back.
00:09:25Oh, my goodness.
00:09:27Oh, my goodness.
00:09:58I'm sorry.
00:10:00I hope you don't mind.
00:10:01No.
00:10:02My mother insisted that I take lessons for ten years.
00:10:06Your wife must love that.
00:10:07Oh, I'm not married.
00:10:09Girlfriend?
00:10:10There's no time.
00:10:13The house looks great on the inside,
00:10:15but the lawn and landscaping are in kind of bad shape.
00:10:18Is there any way that you guys could get that fixed
00:10:20in the next couple of weeks?
00:10:21I can help my mom with that.
00:10:23Excellent.
00:10:24This place will sell a lot faster with some curb appeal.
00:10:26First impressions, right?
00:10:28Exactly.
00:10:29And I swear that I will keep ours until my grave.
00:10:34It was very nice meeting you, Annie.
00:10:36Nice to meet you, too, George.
00:10:45My George.
00:10:48So, your client really hasn't done his taxes in five years?
00:10:52Hey, new client.
00:10:54But, yeah.
00:10:55And now he's blaming me for straightening up the mess.
00:10:57Sometimes it's hard to do the right thing.
00:10:59Yeah, well, it must be contagious.
00:11:01You mean like Annie?
00:11:03Excuse me?
00:11:04I didn't say anything.
00:11:05Yes, you did.
00:11:06You totally just said something.
00:11:07Thanks for lunch, honey.
00:11:08I gotta go.
00:11:09Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:11:10No, you're not going anywhere.
00:11:11Give me that.
00:11:12Until you tell me what you mean.
00:11:14I don't know.
00:11:15It just feels like pretending someone exists to sell something
00:11:17and nobody thinks it matters.
00:11:19Maybe it does.
00:11:20Yeah, but, I mean, it's not like that's Annie's plan.
00:11:24She's just kind of going along for the ride.
00:11:26I'm sure it'll all work out.
00:11:27I don't know.
00:11:28Maybe she's just nervous.
00:11:29She's been rejected so many times.
00:11:30Then what's one more?
00:11:31She's obviously got the talent.
00:11:33It might just take a little more time.
00:11:35My husband is a very smart man.
00:11:37Smart enough to marry you.
00:11:38That's right.
00:11:40It's time.
00:11:41I really gotta go.
00:11:42Thanks for lunch.
00:11:43I love you.
00:11:44Bye.
00:11:50Bye.
00:11:51Bye.
00:11:52Bye.
00:11:53Bye.
00:11:54Bye.
00:11:55Bye.
00:11:56Bye.
00:11:57Bye.
00:11:58Bye.
00:11:59Bye.
00:12:00Bye.
00:12:01Bye.
00:12:02Bye.
00:12:03Bye.
00:12:04Bye.
00:12:05Bye.
00:12:06Bye.
00:12:07Bye.
00:12:08Excuse me, I'm looking for Jack.
00:12:21Yeah, he's retired.
00:12:22I'm his son.
00:12:23Henry?
00:12:24Annie?
00:12:25Henry?
00:12:26Henry Martin.
00:12:27Oh my, I haven't seen you since high school.
00:12:36Your dad retired?
00:12:37He did, and now I'm back in town.
00:12:39He and my mom are driving cross-country in an RV as we speak.
00:12:42Do you keep the piano?
00:12:43Of course.
00:12:44What's a nursery without a piano?
00:12:45Right over there.
00:12:46How about you?
00:12:47What have you been up to?
00:12:48Well, I wrote a book.
00:12:49It got published.
00:12:50A plus in honors English.
00:12:51I always knew you'd be a writer someday.
00:12:52Thanks, Henry.
00:12:53So what brings you to April Shower's nursery?
00:12:54My mom is putting her place on the market, so I thought her lawn could use a little sprucing
00:12:55up.
00:12:56Yeah, we could do that.
00:12:58Well, now that I know that you're here, I'm happy to put you on the job.
00:12:59Okay.
00:13:00I can drive by, look at the space.
00:13:01I can put some stuff aside for you if you'd like.
00:13:02Great.
00:13:03Yeah?
00:13:04Yeah.
00:13:06All right.
00:13:07It's so good to see you.
00:13:08You too.
00:13:09I'm glad you're back.
00:13:10Thanks.
00:13:11Me too.
00:13:12All right.
00:13:13See you soon.
00:13:14All right.
00:13:15See ya.
00:13:27See ya.
00:13:30Bye.
00:13:33Bye.
00:13:36Hello?
00:13:39Hello, Annie, it's Stella.
00:13:41Brennan's Bookstore is a family-owned business, been in town for three generations.
00:13:45They like to support local talents, so they're hosting a release party for new local author
00:13:49Annie Butler.
00:13:51Think of it as a practice run before the expo.
00:13:53No way.
00:13:54Way.
00:13:55a brief reading, then a meet, greet, and sign right after.
00:13:59They're also giving you a full ad in the newspaper
00:14:02and a full My George Window display in the store.
00:14:05Hopefully we get a good crowd.
00:14:07I can't believe that this is happening.
00:14:08Thank you so much, Stella.
00:14:10I don't need gratitude, Annie.
00:14:11I need book sales.
00:14:13This is your baby.
00:14:14Do everything you can to sell it.
00:14:16I will.
00:14:17Good.
00:14:25I need to raid your closet.
00:14:32Nice to see you, too.
00:14:33Hey, Jason.
00:14:34Hey.
00:14:35What's up?
00:14:36I have a book release party tomorrow.
00:14:39And it happened.
00:14:40I met him.
00:14:41Who?
00:14:41George.
00:14:42You've had a big day.
00:14:44Come on.
00:14:48Oh, Jason, why can't you put your clothes in the hamper?
00:14:51I might wear them again.
00:14:52Then put them in the closet.
00:14:54But I might not wear them again.
00:14:55Well, I can look while I listen.
00:14:58Spill.
00:14:59OK.
00:14:59His name is George Monroe.
00:15:01He's Mom's realtor.
00:15:02We met after you guys left.
00:15:03Wait.
00:15:04Mom's realtor is named George?
00:15:06That's spooky.
00:15:06It's not spooky.
00:15:07It's destiny.
00:15:10Not that one.
00:15:10Anyway, he's handsome.
00:15:12He's a gentleman.
00:15:13He's sophisticated.
00:15:14Not to change the subject away from your potential future
00:15:17happiness, but does Dream Guy seem
00:15:19like he'll do a good job selling the house?
00:15:21Because Mom's got her eye on those condos downtown,
00:15:23and they are not cheap.
00:15:25I like this.
00:15:26George actually mentioned that the lawn needs some fixing up.
00:15:29That's true.
00:15:31Guess who's back in town?
00:15:32Who?
00:15:32Henry Martin.
00:15:33Henry's back?
00:15:34Yeah.
00:15:35Well, if he's in charge of fixing up the lawn,
00:15:37then I feel good about it.
00:15:39And I definitely feel good about that.
00:15:48No one is supposed to be here later than I am.
00:15:50I live here, Adela.
00:15:52You work out the kinks with George?
00:15:54In a way.
00:15:55At least I think I found him.
00:15:56Found him?
00:15:57What are you talking about?
00:15:58I'm talking about giving our audience what it wants
00:16:00and giving our book what it needs.
00:16:02Which is?
00:16:03George.
00:16:04You mean he doesn't exist?
00:16:06He does now.
00:16:07Oh, I don't know, Adela.
00:16:09I mean, this sounds like.
00:16:11Embellishment?
00:16:12Is that a business term?
00:16:13It's a bedrock marketing principle.
00:16:15Is Annie willing to go along with this?
00:16:17As long as she doesn't have time to think about it.
00:16:19After that, I'm not so sure.
00:16:21We're taking a real risk, Adela.
00:16:23Troy, you live in the same zip code as I do.
00:16:27Are you ready to give that up?
00:16:30No.
00:16:31Neither am I. So we should be willing to push
00:16:33sales and marketing to the limit of industry standards
00:16:36to get this book sold.
00:16:38We worked together a long time, and you
00:16:40never cease to amaze me.
00:16:42I do my best.
00:16:43Can I buy you dinner?
00:16:45Just don't try and expense account the bill.
00:16:47I'm having enough trouble justifying your limo.
00:16:51I'm sorry.
00:16:52She's not working.
00:16:56The Campbell's this afternoon.
00:16:57I'll come help you work on the night garden.
00:16:58Sounds good.
00:16:59Oh, uh, Miss Russo is insisting on planting
00:17:01French marigolds in her backyard.
00:17:02That's not going to work.
00:17:03Not enough sun.
00:17:04I know.
00:17:05I know.
00:17:08Oh, wow.
00:17:10Brennan's Bookstore presents local author Annie Butler
00:17:13for an exclusive release of her new book.
00:17:15My George, today only at 2 PM.
00:17:17No problem.
00:17:18We schedule the Campbell's so that you can go do that.
00:17:21Well, I mean, it would be a nice thing
00:17:23to do to support Annie.
00:17:25I know.
00:17:26She's my friend.
00:17:27She's releasing a book.
00:17:28I mean, it's a big deal.
00:17:30It's a decent thing to do.
00:17:31Oh, gee, thanks, dude.
00:17:34I'm agreeing with you.
00:17:37April Showers, this is Henry.
00:17:38How may I help you?
00:17:49My George release party.
00:17:51Meet author Annie Butler and George.
00:17:54I thought we weren't going to need George until the expo.
00:18:06Excuse me. Sorry.
00:18:08Excuse me.
00:18:09Oh, sorry.
00:18:09I'm sorry.
00:18:10Annie.
00:18:11Hi, Henry.
00:18:12Thanks for coming.
00:18:13No biggie.
00:18:14Somebody I know went and wrote a book
00:18:15and is having a fancy signing.
00:18:17So sweet of you. I'm sorry.
00:18:18I can't talk right now.
00:18:19Oh, yes, of course.
00:18:20Please, go, go.
00:18:21Yeah.
00:18:22Hi, Annie.
00:18:23Hi, sweetie.
00:18:25What is Henry Martin doing here?
00:18:27Mom.
00:18:28Kate, can you fill her in?
00:18:29Better go.
00:18:30OK.
00:18:31Dilla.
00:18:32Oh, love the dress.
00:18:35What is going on?
00:18:35What's with all the George stuff?
00:18:37Well, I told you readers will be expecting him.
00:18:40So I'm delivering him.
00:18:41But I met him.
00:18:42Annie?
00:18:43Yes?
00:18:44Darling.
00:18:45Whoa, whoa, whoa, stop.
00:18:46Who are you?
00:18:46I'm George.
00:18:48You're not my George.
00:18:49I met my George.
00:18:50Then where is he?
00:18:51Well, we just met.
00:18:52I couldn't ask him to come here.
00:18:53And what good is that doing me?
00:18:55Dilla, I stayed at my mom's house.
00:18:57And George showed up, even though he
00:18:58was supposed to be Marianne.
00:18:59What?
00:19:00It's all coming together.
00:19:01It's happening.
00:19:02Wow.
00:19:02Once those women get a look at him, he will be George.
00:19:06For better or for worse.
00:19:08It's George.
00:19:08Oh, love.
00:19:09I'm ready.
00:19:10Oh.
00:19:11Oh.
00:19:12Oh.
00:19:13OK.
00:19:14All right.
00:19:15Love.
00:19:16Wouldn't it be great if we could bottle that?
00:19:18Yeah.
00:19:19Yeah.
00:19:20What's going on?
00:19:22No one saw his face, Dilla.
00:19:23We can save this.
00:19:24Do I still get my day rate?
00:19:26Quiet.
00:19:27You said that you would do anything to market this book.
00:19:30This is the thing.
00:19:31This is George.
00:19:32Well, when we're not acting, you can just call me Matt.
00:19:34That's it.
00:19:35I don't want to act.
00:19:36This is my life.
00:19:37And your career, which will pay for your life,
00:19:40which will likely fall apart if I sue
00:19:42you for breach of contract.
00:19:43Fine.
00:19:44Awesome.
00:19:45Let's do this.
00:19:46Good.
00:19:50Can I borrow some of that?
00:19:53Yeah, sure.
00:19:53It's fine.
00:19:54OK.
00:19:55OK.
00:19:56Ah!
00:19:57Ah!
00:19:58Ah!
00:19:58Oh, George, what's wrong?
00:20:00Is that your migraine?
00:20:01What did you do?
00:20:02Not now, Dilla.
00:20:03We have to think about George.
00:20:05What's that, honey?
00:20:06Oh, oh, oh, you want me to stay and do the reading
00:20:08while you go to the hospital?
00:20:09Oh.
00:20:10That is so thoughtful of you.
00:20:13So selfless.
00:20:14So what?
00:20:17I clearly underestimated you.
00:20:21Wait in the car.
00:20:22Oh.
00:20:25I'm really sorry.
00:20:26Everyone, George is going to be all right.
00:20:31And luckily for you, Arthur Annie Butler
00:20:35is still here to read from her just released and soon
00:20:38to be bestseller book, My George.
00:20:45Thank you so much for coming.
00:20:47OK.
00:20:51One day, I came to believe in love.
00:20:55If someone had asked me even the night before if I thought
00:20:57love was real, I would have answered yes.
00:21:00But that's because they would have asked the trick question,
00:21:02did I believe in love for me?
00:21:07And that answer, sadly, was a resounding and disappointing
00:21:11no, until I met George.
00:21:19Thank you so much.
00:21:22Honey, you did it.
00:21:23Wait, the book signing or the fake George Dodgen
00:21:25because both were flawless.
00:21:28We'll see you later.
00:21:33Amazingly, you pulled it off.
00:21:35And not that you should be rewarded for your appalling
00:21:37behavior earlier.
00:21:39But you see that woman over there?
00:21:41Hey, Tanya.
00:21:44That's Tanya Summers, the radio DJ.
00:21:48You're now booked on her show Friday night
00:21:50from 530 to 6 PM.
00:21:52And she's broadcasting from here.
00:21:55Peak driving time.
00:21:56Thousands of listeners stuck in traffic who
00:21:58will be your captive audience.
00:22:00Duh, this is amazing.
00:22:02It can be, if you don't mess it up.
00:22:06Tanya Summers.
00:22:08Remember Tanya Summers.
00:22:09Should I listen to the show, get a feel for it?
00:22:12It doesn't matter.
00:22:13What matters is your desire to sell my George.
00:22:16Is this yours?
00:22:17I like being driven.
00:22:19I can work while I ride.
00:22:21Wow, that must be expensive.
00:22:22You need a lift?
00:22:23No, I've got my car.
00:22:25Next time, hire a car.
00:22:26I can never afford it.
00:22:27You can when your book hits.
00:22:31Do you really think it will?
00:22:33You got a minute?
00:22:34Sure.
00:22:40So Annie, I wanted to ask you, who is this George
00:22:45we're talking about?
00:22:46Oh, you know, I shouldn't have said anything.
00:22:48It's too soon.
00:22:49Come on, it's Della you're talking to, Annie.
00:22:52Dish girl.
00:22:54His real name is George.
00:22:55Stop it.
00:22:56No.
00:22:57I'm serious.
00:22:59It's George Monroe.
00:23:00That's great.
00:23:01Is he hot?
00:23:02He's good looking.
00:23:03Does he have a job?
00:23:04He actually owns his own business.
00:23:05Della likes.
00:23:07What kind of business?
00:23:08Real estate.
00:23:08Oh, the market's rebounding.
00:23:10Might have to steal it from you.
00:23:13When does George become your George?
00:23:16Oh, gosh.
00:23:17Della, I don't know.
00:23:19Well, now you have two jobs, to sell this book
00:23:23and to reel in George.
00:23:24I never really thought of relationships as jobs.
00:23:26Well, now this one is.
00:23:29Get busy.
00:23:31Here we go, George.
00:23:52Good morning.
00:23:53Good morning.
00:24:01We're really excited.
00:24:02How's it going?
00:24:03OK.
00:24:04OK.
00:24:05Bye.
00:24:06Hi.
00:24:06Hello.
00:24:07I'm here to see George Monroe.
00:24:08Do you have an appointment?
00:24:09Hi, Annie.
00:24:11Hi.
00:24:12Hi.
00:24:14Did we have an appointment?
00:24:15I'm sorry, I was just on my way out.
00:24:17No, we didn't.
00:24:18I was just dropping in.
00:24:19I wanted to go over some of the plans
00:24:22before I made any changes with the curb appeal.
00:24:24Well, I was just going to use my lunch break to get a run in.
00:24:26Then I have a late lunch with a client and a showing
00:24:29after that.
00:24:29Maybe tomorrow?
00:24:30Tomorrow I have an open house and then
00:24:32meetings all day after that.
00:24:34Maybe next week?
00:24:36You know, I'm up against this deadline.
00:24:38Oh, but I see you're a fellow runner.
00:24:40Yes.
00:24:41Yeah, these are running shoes.
00:24:43Well, we could chat while we run.
00:24:44That's an idea.
00:24:45That is an idea.
00:24:46I didn't wear my running pants, though.
00:24:48No, that's OK.
00:24:49We have just the thing here.
00:24:50Wendy, do we have any of those promotional shorts?
00:24:52Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, we do.
00:24:53So a month ago, our company did a mud run for charity.
00:24:56And we had these promotional shorts and t-shirts made up.
00:24:59So it's your lucky day.
00:25:00I designed the logo.
00:25:02Oh, that turned out really well for me.
00:25:05Great.
00:25:05Right?
00:25:06Yeah.
00:25:07There's a bathroom right back there where you can change.
00:25:10I'll meet you outside in five minutes.
00:25:11Great.
00:25:13Go for a run.
00:25:14OK, have a good one.
00:25:21Those look great.
00:25:22Oh, thanks.
00:25:23You ready?
00:25:24Yeah.
00:25:24OK.
00:25:25Oh, now.
00:25:26Just round the block.
00:25:26OK, OK, hold on.
00:25:28OK.
00:25:29Oh, OK.
00:25:30OK.
00:25:31OK.
00:25:32OK.
00:25:33OK.
00:25:34OK.
00:25:35Are you sure?
00:25:38My lucky day.
00:25:41You look great.
00:25:42Thanks.
00:25:43OK.
00:25:44OK.
00:25:45OK.
00:25:46OK.
00:25:47OK.
00:25:50What are you eating?
00:25:51Oh, just all of it.
00:25:53Oh, yeah?
00:25:54OK.
00:25:56So would you like a bottle of water?
00:25:57That'd be great.
00:25:58OK, Wendy inside can hook you up.
00:26:00I'm just going to run home really quick
00:26:01and have a shower before my afternoon meeting.
00:26:03But I will see you around, OK?
00:26:08Clearly not envisioning this right.
00:26:15Whoa.
00:26:16I know.
00:26:18I'm terrifying.
00:26:20Um, George has an open house tomorrow.
00:26:23Do you happen to know the address?
00:26:24Yeah.
00:26:26Um, it's 482 Oakwood.
00:26:29OK.
00:26:34Hi.
00:26:35Oh.
00:26:39For me?
00:26:40For your mom.
00:26:41Would you make sure that she gets them?
00:26:43Oh, you brat.
00:26:45They're beautiful.
00:26:47Mm-hmm.
00:26:49With the new schedule, it seems like we just pass each other
00:26:52coming and going.
00:26:53Yeah, or like meeting up for five minutes
00:26:55at a partner grad's dinner.
00:26:56It's like we're dating again.
00:26:57It is like we're dating again.
00:26:58Oh.
00:26:59How'd the reading go yesterday?
00:27:01The beginning was just ridiculous.
00:27:03There was a fake George there.
00:27:05And Annie got rid of him somehow.
00:27:07Why?
00:27:08Because she wants to replace him with the real George.
00:27:10I'm confused.
00:27:11So am I.
00:27:12I don't know.
00:27:13The actual reading part, though, that went really well.
00:27:16Well, that's not surprising.
00:27:17Annie's book is terrific.
00:27:19You read it?
00:27:20Between runs the last few nights.
00:27:21Though I got to say, this real George has a lot to live up to
00:27:23if he's supposed to match the guy in the book.
00:27:25Do you think that I should, like, insist on meeting him?
00:27:27I'm not getting into sister politics between you and Annie
00:27:29because I'm only on your side.
00:27:31Well, no, but this isn't about Annie and me.
00:27:33Well, it will be if you get involved.
00:27:35Well, what am I going to do then?
00:27:37Be supportive of Annie and be there to catch her if she falls.
00:27:41So don't demand to meet George.
00:27:44I wouldn't.
00:27:45But you'll know what to do when the time comes.
00:27:47That's Ed with the salads.
00:27:51Oh, hi.
00:27:52I got to go, sweetheart.
00:27:55Oh, I'll know what to do.
00:27:57Yeah, easy for you to say, buddy.
00:27:59Bye.
00:28:00Bye.
00:28:11Hello?
00:28:14Hello.
00:28:15Welcome to 482 Oakwood Road.
00:28:17Oh, Annie.
00:28:19It's nice to see you again.
00:28:21Is there something else I can help you with?
00:28:23Oh, well, I came to look at the house.
00:28:26For my mom, of course.
00:28:28Your mother was very clear about wanting a one-bedroom condo.
00:28:31This is a three-bedroom single-family home.
00:28:34Oh, right.
00:28:37My cookies.
00:28:43You bake.
00:28:44It's a tasty little sales tactic.
00:28:47The house smells like cookies,
00:28:49which reminds people of their childhoods,
00:28:51of their holidays, of baking with mom.
00:28:54Especially in the larger homes where people are thinking about raising a family of their own.
00:28:57It makes them think about their holidays in this house.
00:29:01Plus, who doesn't like chocolate chip cookies?
00:29:04It's impressive.
00:29:06Got the sparkling water, the juice, wine.
00:29:09Do you like wine?
00:29:10What's not to like?
00:29:13Here you go.
00:29:15Cheers.
00:29:17There's a prospective buyer.
00:29:20I go to this monthly wine-tasting event at the Corkscrew Wine Bar on Mott Street.
00:29:25It's tonight, if you'd like to come.
00:29:28Oh, great.
00:29:36What's the emergency?
00:29:38I just got off the phone with New York.
00:29:40We're running out of time.
00:29:41My George has to be a hit.
00:29:43It won't be a hit.
00:29:44It'll be a home run.
00:29:45You tell New York I've spent the morning getting the e-edition of my George
00:29:48in first position on every platform that counts.
00:29:51And open bidding on the movie rights yesterday.
00:29:54So, you got Annie to go along with the phony George marketing plan?
00:29:57I realize now I never could have.
00:29:59What changed?
00:30:00Annie found her real George.
00:30:01Problem solved.
00:30:02Met her real George. What's he like?
00:30:04I don't know. Haven't met him.
00:30:05Then how's our problem solved?
00:30:07Because Annie's on board.
00:30:08I thought you meant a George on the book tour.
00:30:10He'll go.
00:30:11Once we convince him.
00:30:14I have a plan.
00:30:15Now, could you stop wasting my time?
00:30:18I've got tons of phone calls to return.
00:30:20All the morning shows want George now,
00:30:22but I'm putting them off until the book debuts.
00:30:24Can I go?
00:30:25Yes.
00:30:26Thank you, Troy.
00:30:44Excuse me.
00:30:46Sorry.
00:30:51Oh, Annie.
00:30:52You made it.
00:30:53George, hi.
00:30:54So, this is...
00:30:55One of the best networking events in the city.
00:30:57Networking?
00:30:58I promise.
00:30:59Whatever it is that you do,
00:31:00you'll meet someone here who can help you with your business.
00:31:03What is it that you do?
00:31:04I'm a writer.
00:31:05I was actually wanting to talk to you about that.
00:31:08Writer.
00:31:09This might not be the most helpful place for you,
00:31:12but, hey, it's a great event.
00:31:14Clearly.
00:31:15So, Mingle, make some contacts.
00:31:17Maybe you'll find a landscaper
00:31:18that can help you with your mom's place.
00:31:24Excuse me.
00:31:25Phil Abbott.
00:31:26I'm George Monroe.
00:31:27Eclipse Realty.
00:31:28Kate?
00:31:29Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry.
00:31:31That sounds awful.
00:31:32It is.
00:31:33Are you going to be around tonight?
00:31:34Okay, well, just come over here.
00:31:35Okay, I'll see you in a bit.
00:31:36Yeah, no, it's fine.
00:31:37Thanks.
00:31:38Okay, I love you.
00:31:39See you soon.
00:31:40Bye.
00:31:41Uh-oh.
00:31:42What?
00:31:43It's Annie.
00:31:44She had a date with George tonight.
00:31:45It didn't go well.
00:31:47It's 7.45.
00:31:48Did it even start yet?
00:31:50Hi.
00:31:51Mom?
00:31:52Is it Annie?
00:31:53Yeah, code red.
00:31:54I'm on my way.
00:32:00Sweetheart, can you get that, please?
00:32:02Got it.
00:32:09Hi, Annie.
00:32:10Hi.
00:32:14They're, um, back that way.
00:32:17Okay.
00:32:18Thanks.
00:32:19Sure.
00:32:22What happened?
00:32:25It wasn't a date.
00:32:27It was a networking event.
00:32:30And because I'm not a local business professional,
00:32:32George only spent five minutes talking to me.
00:32:35Well, honey, you have been forcing this.
00:32:38Yeah, Annie, it doesn't work like that.
00:32:40Well, it was supposed to.
00:32:42The stars were aligned.
00:32:43I mean, I wrote a book about George,
00:32:45and then he appears when I need him.
00:32:47Hey, um, I'm gonna go meet Ed and the guys,
00:32:50let you ladies have some family time.
00:32:53Wait, what?
00:32:55Hold on.
00:32:58Jason.
00:33:00Where are you going?
00:33:02Look at Annie.
00:33:03She's a wreck.
00:33:06She probably doesn't want to be crying in front of me.
00:33:08You girls need your privacy.
00:33:10Thank you, sweetie.
00:33:13I love you.
00:33:14I love you.
00:33:15Bye.
00:33:16Bye.
00:33:19Okay, so, how are we going to fix this?
00:33:23Well, we're not.
00:33:24I give up.
00:33:26You do?
00:33:27I have this radio interview tomorrow,
00:33:29and I promised Della that if I couldn't get George there,
00:33:32I'd let the actor play him.
00:33:34Once someone is my George, it's over.
00:33:47Hendershot Publishing.
00:33:48Della Hendershot, please.
00:33:49I'll put you through, Annie.
00:33:50No, no, no, her voicemail's fine.
00:33:52This is Della. Leave a message.
00:33:53Della, it's Annie Butler.
00:33:55Listen, I couldn't convince George to do the radio show,
00:33:58so I guess Matt the actor becomes George.
00:34:04I'll do my best to be convincing. Bye.
00:34:13Hey.
00:34:14Morning.
00:34:15Care to join me out here?
00:34:17Yeah.
00:34:19Great.
00:34:23Okay, so I was thinking we would do mostly perennials,
00:34:26because they're pretty resilient.
00:34:27You know, like pansies, impatience, stuff like that.
00:34:31Impatience, that sounds about right.
00:34:33I was also thinking we could do a small little seating area
00:34:36with a rock garden.
00:34:38You know, it looks good, but it's also really low maintenance.
00:34:42Sure.
00:34:44Why don't you just take a look around a little,
00:34:48see if anything jumps out at you.
00:34:51I'll be...
00:35:04You know, as a kid, I'll never forget
00:35:07how wonderful I thought it was
00:35:09that there was a piano out here in the open.
00:35:11Yeah, the family compromise.
00:35:14Mom always wanted me home practicing,
00:35:16and Dad wanted me here helping out.
00:35:20You know, we're still playing Name That Tune.
00:35:24Come sit.
00:35:26Come on.
00:35:29Come sit.
00:35:31Come on.
00:35:38Do you want to give it a shot?
00:35:40Oh, boy, okay.
00:35:41You can do it.
00:35:42All right.
00:35:43Ready?
00:35:44Here we go.
00:35:49Wait a minute.
00:35:51We sang that for choir in junior year.
00:35:54She remembers.
00:35:56I don't know.
00:35:57Wait.
00:35:58Uh, after you get what you want, you don't want it.
00:36:03That's right.
00:36:04If I gave you the moon, you'd grow tired of it soon.
00:36:09I don't know.
00:36:10No, you're doing good.
00:36:12All right.
00:36:13And though I sit upon your knee,
00:36:17you'll grow tired of me.
00:36:20She remembers.
00:36:21Cause after you get what you want,
00:36:24you don't want what you wanted at all.
00:36:29Good job.
00:36:34I'm totally read up.
00:36:35Annie, good to see you.
00:36:37No stunts today, right?
00:36:39Della, you have my word.
00:36:40Have a seat.
00:36:42Hi, Matt.
00:36:44Hi.
00:36:45I guess I should call you George.
00:36:47Sure, if that's easier for you.
00:36:49Okay, so Matt has read the book,
00:36:51and he knows your shared history now as well as you do.
00:36:54So just relax, be natural,
00:36:57and let him do his job, okay?
00:36:59Okay.
00:37:00Oh, I also ordered you all some sandwiches, so eat up.
00:37:02I don't want your stomachs growling on air.
00:37:05I've been memorizing the book all day.
00:37:07I totally forgot to eat.
00:37:08I am starving.
00:37:10Oh, man.
00:37:12Oh.
00:37:16This doesn't taste like tuna.
00:37:19You know what?
00:37:20You got mine.
00:37:21Peanut butter and banana.
00:37:22I know it's childish.
00:37:23I just love it.
00:37:28Nobody panicked,
00:37:30but I have to have a life-threatening peanut allergy.
00:37:33What?
00:37:35It's no big deal.
00:37:37I just need to find my EpiPen.
00:37:41Oh.
00:37:43Okay.
00:37:46It seems not to be here.
00:37:47Ella, I really, really appreciate the opportunity,
00:37:49and I hope you'll consider me for something else.
00:37:51But right now, if I don't get to the emergency room,
00:37:54my face will swell, and my throat will close.
00:37:57Okay, okay, get him out of the back door right now
00:37:59and straight to the ER.
00:38:00Now, go.
00:38:03Do I still get paid?
00:38:05And welcome back.
00:38:07I'm here with local author Annie Butler,
00:38:10who wrote the recently released book,
00:38:12My George,
00:38:13about her astonishingly wonderful relationship
00:38:15with her boyfriend, George.
00:38:18Welcome, Annie.
00:38:19Thank you, Tanya.
00:38:20I'm so happy to be here.
00:38:21So, Annie,
00:38:23I promised my listeners
00:38:25that you and George were going to be here.
00:38:27I know, I know.
00:38:28It's just awful, actually.
00:38:30He accidentally had a bite of my peanut butter sandwich,
00:38:32and he's allergic.
00:38:34Oh.
00:38:35Well, you don't mention anything
00:38:36about George's medical problems in the book,
00:38:38but just this week he had to leave a book signing
00:38:40because of a migraine,
00:38:41and now today with this terrible allergic reaction.
00:38:44Yes.
00:38:45Is this guy for real?
00:38:47Um, well...
00:38:48Well, he seems so sweet and genuine in the book.
00:38:51Now, I bet he doesn't want to steal your thunder.
00:38:55Maybe he's like those husbands that get sympathy pains
00:38:57when their wives are pregnant.
00:38:58George is making himself sick
00:38:59so that you can have the spotlight.
00:39:01That sounds so much like him.
00:39:04So, Annie,
00:39:06when are my K-Window of Time listeners
00:39:08going to get to meet this perfect guy?
00:39:10Well...
00:39:11Tanya, if I could jump in.
00:39:13Hey, listeners, uh, Della Hendershot here.
00:39:15Annie will be at the American Bookseller Expo
00:39:18with my George by her side.
00:39:20So, listeners, y'all, come on out.
00:39:22Okay, did you hear that, listeners?
00:39:24An invite to the American Bookseller's Expo!
00:39:27Oh, yeah.
00:39:32George, I have Della Hendershot on line one for you
00:39:35about a listing.
00:39:36Do you want to take the call?
00:39:37Okay, I'll take it.
00:39:41Hello, Della, this is George.
00:39:43George, I was thinking about putting my house on the market
00:39:45and hoped that you would be interested in taking the listing.
00:39:48Okay, great.
00:39:49Can I find out how you heard about me?
00:39:51From a colleague.
00:39:52Might I ask which one?
00:39:53I also looked you up online,
00:39:54and I see that you weathered the economic downturn nicely.
00:39:57I'm impressed.
00:39:58Well, I saw the housing crisis as more of an opportunity
00:40:01instead of a catastrophe.
00:40:02Lemonade from lemons.
00:40:04Something like that.
00:40:05And where is your home, please?
00:40:06About a mile above Boulevard, near Canyon.
00:40:08Well, that certainly is a desirable area.
00:40:10And one that you haven't worked in yet?
00:40:12Actually, no.
00:40:13But I'm betting you'd like to.
00:40:15I hope you don't see it as a negative
00:40:17that this is an area where I haven't had clients before.
00:40:19I'm more interested in your motivation, George.
00:40:21Care to meet at my house, say, tomorrow afternoon?
00:40:24I would like that very much.
00:40:25I'll email you the details.
00:40:26Great.
00:40:27Thank you very much, Della.
00:40:28I look forward to meeting you.
00:40:29Likewise, I'm sure.
00:40:30Again, who was that colleague that...
00:40:33Got him.
00:40:35Why are you and my wife reading the same book?
00:40:38She's all worked up about it.
00:40:39George this, George that.
00:40:40He's so romantic, so thoughtful.
00:40:43This is the book that Annie wrote.
00:40:46Wow, would you look at that.
00:40:48Tell Annie I said thanks for setting me up for failure.
00:40:57Annie!
00:41:00Thanks for meeting me here.
00:41:01I'm working from home today.
00:41:03But I have big news.
00:41:06Tanya, the DJ, created some buzz for us.
00:41:09There's chatter on the blogs that George may not be real.
00:41:12But don't worry.
00:41:13There's enough people who think that he is.
00:41:15And either way, it's publicity.
00:41:17Brennan Bookstore sold out of their stock.
00:41:20And the online sales shot up 14% overnight.
00:41:2314%?
00:41:24And we need to build on this.
00:41:26So we really need to get moving on this George thing.
00:41:28I just saw him yesterday.
00:41:30I haven't had a chance to ask George yet.
00:41:32Ask George what?
00:41:35George.
00:41:36Hey Annie.
00:41:37Sorry honey, your track record wasn't impressive.
00:41:40Annie!
00:41:41Didn't you want to ask George something?
00:41:47I'm sorry, I really need to take this.
00:41:49George Monroe.
00:41:50Handle your business.
00:41:53Look, just tell him everything.
00:41:56We can't let this fall apart at the expo.
00:41:58This isn't the way I wanted it to happen.
00:41:59If he is your destiny as you continue to say over and over,
00:42:02then you're meant to be one way or the other.
00:42:05This way, it's faster.
00:42:07Here.
00:42:08Take the book.
00:42:09Show it to him.
00:42:10It'll stroke his ego.
00:42:13George.
00:42:17I wrote a book.
00:42:18You said you were a writer.
00:42:19That's great, Annie.
00:42:22The problem is, is that I...
00:42:24I wrote this book about my great relationship with this guy.
00:42:27My George?
00:42:28That doesn't sound like a problem.
00:42:29He doesn't exist.
00:42:31I don't understand.
00:42:33Well, it turns out that people are reading my book, which is amazing.
00:42:37But they also expect to meet George,
00:42:40who's a fictional character that I created
00:42:42that now everyone assumes is real.
00:42:44And in a couple weeks, I have this national bookseller expo,
00:42:48and it's a really big deal,
00:42:50and everyone expects George to be there.
00:42:52Oh.
00:42:53Look, I know that this sounds crazy.
00:42:56Maybe, possibly...
00:42:59you could be my George?
00:43:04That's very flattering, Annie. Really.
00:43:06I know that we just met, okay?
00:43:08And I'm not asking you to be the guy in this book.
00:43:10Not really.
00:43:11I'm just asking if maybe you could pretend to be
00:43:15in front of thousands of people,
00:43:18and when I say it out loud, it'll...
00:43:20Sounds like a great deal to ask someone.
00:43:22Yes.
00:43:23I don't think I can pretend to be your guy.
00:43:26I just don't think it would be the right thing to do.
00:43:31That's ironic.
00:43:33What is?
00:43:34That's exactly what he would have said.
00:43:40I guess I'll see you at your mother's place.
00:43:44Yeah.
00:43:46So?
00:43:47You're gonna have to look through your pile of headshots, Stella.
00:43:55Two kings.
00:43:56Okay, I have a queen.
00:43:59Hey, cheer up, Charlie.
00:44:01Lend me a smile.
00:44:03Remember that?
00:44:04A little more enthusiasm, and maybe I wouldn't have to...
00:44:06Does anyone...
00:44:07Would you listen to your mother?
00:44:09Sure.
00:44:10Okay.
00:44:11Does anyone have a king?
00:44:13Yes!
00:44:14I've got...
00:44:15Wait, okay, so I have two kings?
00:44:17I have to have them both.
00:44:23Hi.
00:44:24Coast is clear.
00:44:25What do you mean? Annie's gone?
00:44:27She just left.
00:44:28Where are you?
00:44:29I'm at work, actually.
00:44:31What?
00:44:32Yeah, I picked up a shift.
00:44:33I don't understand.
00:44:35Well, I was on my way to meet Ed when I got here,
00:44:37so I thought I'd call you.
00:44:39I don't understand.
00:44:40Well, I was on my way to meet Ed when I realized
00:44:42I could cover for Miguel if he wanted the night off.
00:44:44Turns out he did.
00:44:45You took a shift without calling me?
00:44:46I thought Annie was gonna be there all night.
00:44:48I have been looking forward to this night with you
00:44:50for, like, two weeks.
00:44:52I don't know what to say.
00:44:54Okay.
00:44:55Well, I gotta go.
00:45:04So you turned down Annie.
00:45:06Does that mean you're also turning down my house, too?
00:45:08I don't see what one has to do with the other.
00:45:10Annie is the colleague who told me about you.
00:45:13And me pretending to be her boyfriend
00:45:15is contingent on my getting your listing.
00:45:17Let me explain to you why you should date Annie.
00:45:20Go on.
00:45:21When her book blows up,
00:45:23you'll go from young real estate guy
00:45:26to successful celebrity realtor.
00:45:30Imagine what it will do for your branding.
00:45:33But what if the truth of the book comes out?
00:45:35It probably will.
00:45:36But when it does, worst case for you,
00:45:39you'll have a front-page connection
00:45:41with a scandalous author.
00:45:43It's a golden opportunity, George.
00:46:05Okay.
00:46:21Mom, I want to be alone.
00:46:24It's not your mother.
00:46:35Hi.
00:46:36Hi.
00:46:37Annie, I'm sorry that I ran off on you like that the other day.
00:46:40I was just surprised by what you were saying.
00:46:43Come in, please.
00:46:47George, um, you do not have to apologize.
00:46:50What I asked you to do was...
00:46:53Totally doable.
00:46:55What?
00:46:56I mean, you might have to coach me on some of the finer points,
00:46:59but I think we can pull this off.
00:47:02When did you change your mind?
00:47:05Annie, I bake cookies.
00:47:09I go to wine tastings.
00:47:11I'm willing to consider any out-of-the-box thinking
00:47:14as long as it will advance my career.
00:47:16And it appears that, for whatever reason,
00:47:20I am part of your out-of-the-box thinking.
00:47:23Really?
00:47:24Sometimes in the business world, you only get one shot.
00:47:27And you should get yours.
00:47:29George, I think this whole thing is gonna be way more involved
00:47:33than just the expo.
00:47:35I don't want you to lie.
00:47:39Well, we're not lying.
00:47:40We're not?
00:47:41Sure, maybe we're stretching the truth a little bit for right now.
00:47:44But maybe I just need to get to know you better before the expo.
00:47:48There might be something there.
00:47:50There might be.
00:47:52And on that note, how about dinner tomorrow night?
00:47:55Okay.
00:48:05God.
00:48:15Hey, guys.
00:48:16I brought you two some water.
00:48:19You're welcome.
00:48:20Thanks.
00:48:22Hey, guys.
00:48:23I brought you two some water.
00:48:26Henry, you have been missed.
00:48:28It's so good to see you around the house again.
00:48:30Oh, thank you, Mrs. Butler.
00:48:31You want to get a better look at him?
00:48:33You can help us plant some stuff.
00:48:34Oh, honey, if I had any interest in gardening,
00:48:37do you think that the lawn would look like this in the first place?
00:48:40Which makes point.
00:48:41Well, I will leave you two.
00:48:43Thank you, Henry.
00:48:45Hi.
00:48:50Well, in case I didn't say it before,
00:48:53thanks for helping me out today.
00:48:54I know you're busy with the book.
00:48:57I'm reading it, you know.
00:49:00You're a really great writer, Annie.
00:49:02Thanks, Henry.
00:49:03Well, I know we're supposed to keep the art simple.
00:49:05I think that these colors are really going to look nice.
00:49:08Yeah.
00:49:09Yeah, I think it's going to look good, too.
00:49:11But there is something beautiful about a single color
00:49:16that looks great as well.
00:49:18You should come by the nursery the night of the 30th,
00:49:20and trust me, you will be wowed.
00:49:22Why at night?
00:49:23It's a full moon.
00:49:24I'm giving a talk on night gardens,
00:49:27and there is nothing more beautiful
00:49:29than a white garden in the moonlight.
00:49:31Wow, that sounds incredible.
00:49:33Yeah, it is.
00:49:34You should come by.
00:49:36I'll give you ideas for your mom's backyard.
00:49:38The 30th, that's the night of my book expo.
00:49:41That's two hours away.
00:49:42I don't think I can make it back in time.
00:49:44Next time.
00:49:46Yeah, next time.
00:49:47Yeah.
00:49:58Oh, hey.
00:49:59Don't touch that!
00:50:00I am so sorry.
00:50:02I'm such a glutz.
00:50:03Are you okay?
00:50:04Hold on, come here.
00:50:05Oh, God.
00:50:06Now I'm actually making it worse.
00:50:08You look pretty with dirt on your face.
00:50:14Annie!
00:50:16Hi.
00:50:19Hi.
00:50:20Hey, uh, you're George.
00:50:21George, this is Henry Martin,
00:50:23my old friend from high school and mom's landscaper.
00:50:26Great.
00:50:27Well, I was just bringing the sign by.
00:50:29And are we still on for dinner tonight?
00:50:31Yeah, of course.
00:50:32Silly.
00:50:33Great, because I know of a really fantastic Italian place
00:50:36that we could try.
00:50:38You know, how about you just come over to the house,
00:50:41cook you a nice cozy meal at home?
00:50:43What time?
00:50:44Usual.
00:50:45Okay.
00:50:47It was good to meet you, Henry.
00:50:49Yeah, you too.
00:50:51George, take care.
00:50:52Bye.
00:50:55So that's George.
00:50:57I guess you learned how to cook.
00:51:00I guess.
00:51:01Used to burn jarred pasta sauce.
00:51:04You know, I'm just gonna go in there and, um...
00:51:08First nap.
00:51:14Hey, sweetie.
00:51:15Want a snack?
00:51:16Actually, I need something bigger than a snack.
00:51:19I have a date with George tonight.
00:51:21My realtor George?
00:51:23Yep.
00:51:24Wow!
00:51:25That Ramona, Angel, Fogg, whatever.
00:51:29Rowena St. Cloud.
00:51:31Honey, I'm just saying that her three E's,
00:51:34they actually work.
00:51:36When did this thing with George happen?
00:51:38It had to be within the last 24 hours.
00:51:40Last night.
00:51:41Although I may have just told him
00:51:43that I would cook him dinner tonight.
00:51:45Honey, despite my best efforts,
00:51:48you cannot cook.
00:51:50And besides that, it's already 3 o'clock.
00:51:52Your clothes are still in the washer.
00:51:54Well, can you cook me something?
00:51:57Oh, I made a lasagna.
00:52:00All you have to do is defrost it,
00:52:03stick it in the oven at 350 for 40 minutes.
00:52:06You got a homemade meal.
00:52:07Amazing. Amazing.
00:52:10You're welcome.
00:52:11You saved the day.
00:52:12Again.
00:52:13Again.
00:52:18Peeth offering.
00:52:21Kakos.
00:52:22Sit.
00:52:23That's dirty pool.
00:52:25All's fair.
00:52:26Was this love or war?
00:52:28It's always love.
00:52:30Except when I have a momentary lapse of reasoning.
00:52:34Wow.
00:52:35I'm the one who ran out on his wife the other night
00:52:37when she needed my support.
00:52:39No, she's the one who should have said
00:52:41that she needed support.
00:52:42A good husband would have recognized her need.
00:52:44Well, a good wife would have understood.
00:52:48A great wife brings tacos.
00:52:51Is that all it takes?
00:52:53Yeah.
00:52:55You rat.
00:52:57I love you.
00:53:00Oh, I brought extra for Ed if he wants it.
00:53:03Let's not tell him that.
00:53:05Smart man.
00:53:24Come on.
00:53:43I was supposed to defrost the lasagna.
00:53:46Lasagna. Lasagna.
00:53:54Lasagna.
00:54:03For 25?
00:54:04Please?
00:54:25Hi.
00:54:26Hi.
00:54:27Wow, those are beautiful.
00:54:28I figured we'd start this off right.
00:54:30So, can I come in?
00:54:31Yes, come in.
00:54:32Sorry.
00:54:35Something smells great.
00:54:36Oh, it's a family recipe.
00:54:41Oh!
00:54:42I started reading the book.
00:54:43That is some romance that we had.
00:54:45Right?
00:54:46Yeah.
00:54:47I was reading the book and I thought,
00:54:49I was reading the book.
00:54:50That is some romance that we had.
00:54:52Right?
00:54:53Yeah.
00:54:54I thought you could just walk me through some of the particulars for the expo.
00:54:57Sure.
00:54:58How about we just sit down and get to know each other first?
00:55:01Do you want something to drink?
00:55:03Water would be great.
00:55:04Water.
00:55:06So, how was your day?
00:55:08It was very good.
00:55:10Yours?
00:55:11It was good.
00:55:12I'm sorry, Annie.
00:55:13Is something burning?
00:55:17Oh!
00:55:18Oh!
00:55:21Oh, no.
00:55:22Oh, no.
00:55:23Oh, no.
00:55:29I ruined it.
00:55:31To be fair, I don't think it was the water.
00:55:33I'm so sorry.
00:55:35No need to apologize.
00:55:36These things happen.
00:55:37I've got an idea.
00:55:45Thank you for dinner.
00:55:46It was great.
00:55:47I told you.
00:55:48They have a mean key lime pie.
00:55:50How did you hear about this place?
00:55:52I used to live in the neighborhood.
00:55:53It's been my local local for years.
00:55:55I have to say, after I ruined dinner, I didn't think that this date was salvageable.
00:55:59It was bound to be a success as long as we were together.
00:56:02That's very sweet.
00:56:05Shall we?
00:56:09You're spoiling me.
00:56:11Well, you deserve it.
00:56:12Besides, I've made an investment in you, Annie Butler.
00:56:15And I need to protect it.
00:56:26You girls really did it.
00:56:28I can't believe you're moving, Mom.
00:56:30Lives are in these boxes.
00:56:32Yeah, but luckily the second half is still to come.
00:56:36Speaking of which, what's going on with you and George?
00:56:41You guys in love yet?
00:56:44What? You made it seem like it was just a matter of logistics.
00:56:47The lasagna possibly looked like fireplace ash.
00:56:51I thought that one was foolproof.
00:57:04Hey.
00:57:05Hi.
00:57:07Henry Martin!
00:57:08Hey.
00:57:10It's so good to see you back.
00:57:13Hi, Mrs. Butler.
00:57:14Hi, Henry.
00:57:15Annie, got you a little something for helping me.
00:57:18Oh, those are beautiful.
00:57:21Well, I am very glad you showed up, Henry.
00:57:23Because our Annie is having a little bit of a rough time.
00:57:27And I think maybe some manual labor might be just the thing for her to get her out of her head.
00:57:33Okay.
00:57:34And before my mom says the same thing about me, I got to get back to work.
00:57:39Bye. Bye, baby.
00:57:40Bye, Annie.
00:57:41See ya.
00:57:42You too.
00:57:43Hey, we definitely need to hang out soon.
00:57:45Yeah.
00:57:46Okay?
00:57:47Absolutely.
00:57:48Bye.
00:57:49See ya.
00:57:50Okay, I am going to put these in water and make you two some butterscotch chip cookies.
00:57:54Oh, Mrs. Butler, you remembered.
00:58:00You up for this?
00:58:03We got some more flowers to plant.
00:58:06All right.
00:58:07You first.
00:58:08All right.
00:58:18So what did you think of his work?
00:58:22Colorful.
00:58:23Powerful.
00:58:24You can be honest.
00:58:27I didn't really get it.
00:58:30It's whatever you feel it is.
00:58:33This particular piece I find very moving, but I see a lot of pain.
00:58:38Where?
00:58:45I hope you weren't too bored in there.
00:58:47You were awfully quiet.
00:58:48No, I was just taking it all in.
00:58:50I didn't know abstract art could be so complicated.
00:58:53And what I find so intriguing about his work is that each color is a choice.
00:58:58And all these seemingly random choices come together on the canvas to convey one singular thought.
00:59:05Pain.
00:59:06Exactly.
00:59:19I had a really great time.
00:59:21I feel like you didn't have that much fun.
00:59:23No, I...
00:59:24It's okay.
00:59:25Abstract art isn't for everyone.
00:59:27Look, why don't you pick something fun for next time?
00:59:30Okay.
00:59:31Okay.
00:59:38Good night.
00:59:52So, you want to talk about it?
00:59:54It's a long story.
00:59:55Did you get into a fight with George?
00:59:58No.
00:59:59Oh.
01:00:01Is that surprising?
01:00:02No.
01:00:03No, it's just...
01:00:06When I saw the two of you, you didn't seem like a couple in the book, that's all.
01:00:15It's because we're not like the couple in the book.
01:00:17What, is fame affecting your relationship?
01:00:19No.
01:00:20Reality.
01:00:32So, there's three B's?
01:00:34Three E's.
01:00:35E's.
01:00:36I envision George.
01:00:37I'm experiencing him.
01:00:38I just don't know that I'm enlivened yet.
01:00:41Catching up here.
01:00:42So, George in the book is...
01:00:44Fictional.
01:00:45George the realtor...
01:00:46Has to be real.
01:00:47It could ruin my career before it even starts.
01:00:50And I want to make it work, I do.
01:00:52When I met George, it felt like everything was falling into place.
01:00:55It just hasn't felt that way since, and I don't know how to fix it.
01:00:58Okay, so, plan on doing something fun together.
01:01:01Well, that's just it.
01:01:02I don't know what I do that he would enjoy doing.
01:01:04Well, you like nature, right?
01:01:07You could go on a hike.
01:01:08There's a new piano bar that opened up in town.
01:01:11What about a game night?
01:01:12I love all those things.
01:01:13Plus, don't you and George go dancing in the book?
01:01:17Henry, that's kind of brilliant.
01:01:20Yeah?
01:01:21Well, I just want you to be happy, Hattie.
01:01:30Sales continue to climb,
01:01:31and there's a lot of chatter about the book on social media.
01:01:34And because of that,
01:01:35I've got you on as one of the featured writers on Hello America,
01:01:39and they're doing a feature for the Expo.
01:01:41On TV.
01:01:43National TV.
01:01:45The Expo organizers want you to talk about breaking into the literary world.
01:01:49Talk about your relationship and how you crafted it
01:01:52into a book that women across the country can relate to.
01:01:55Talk about my relationship?
01:01:57Yeah.
01:02:00Miss Undershot, that was George Monroe.
01:02:02He asked if you'll be ready for the open house next week.
01:02:07I'll have him call back.
01:02:10Now, back to business.
01:02:12My George is doing great, but we need a second push.
01:02:22Wow.
01:02:23Annie, you look...
01:02:26But what are you doing here?
01:02:28I just wanted to wish you luck for the night garden.
01:02:30Oh, thanks.
01:02:31Bet you didn't have a dress all up for the occasion.
01:02:34Actually, George read the book, too,
01:02:36so he's taking me dancing.
01:02:38Oh, well, lucky there.
01:02:41Guy's figuring it out.
01:02:43I think so.
01:02:45I don't know, I just need to see him again.
01:02:48Make sure we're on the right track.
01:02:53It's so beautiful here.
01:02:56Reminds me of a story about a man
01:02:59who planted a field full of wildflowers.
01:03:02Just one man?
01:03:04That's a one diligent man.
01:03:08This man loved a woman so much,
01:03:11it broke his heart when she had to leave.
01:03:14Oh, a story.
01:03:16Funny.
01:03:18Before she left, she gave him one flower,
01:03:21and she promised to be home before it died.
01:03:23I hope he watered it.
01:03:25He watered it.
01:03:27But then she didn't come back, and it started to wilt.
01:03:29He planted another flower because he felt
01:03:32as long as there was a flower blooming,
01:03:34there was a chance that she would come back.
01:03:38Every day she didn't return, he planted another flower,
01:03:41and he waited and waited.
01:03:43And before long, he had a whole field.
01:03:45What happened to the girl?
01:03:47Well, you tell me.
01:03:49I don't know, this is your story.
01:03:51Well, you'll have to figure that out for yourself,
01:03:54Henry Martin.
01:03:56Wish me luck?
01:03:58Good luck, Annie.
01:04:01Good luck, Annie.
01:04:10These are our gross revenues by quarter
01:04:12for the last fiscal year.
01:04:15I've seen these all before. They don't matter.
01:04:17What do you mean?
01:04:19This is a hit-driven business. Believe me.
01:04:21Something breaks out, the past is forgotten.
01:04:23Yes, but...
01:04:25Troy, we have a property that can really move the needle for New York.
01:04:27That's all that matters to them.
01:04:29Moving the needle.
01:04:31When my George starts climbing up the best-sellers list,
01:04:33they're going to renew our options
01:04:35just to keep us from jumping ship.
01:04:37Doesn't that depend on what Annie does?
01:04:39All we've got to do
01:04:41is make it through the next 24 hours,
01:04:43and we are home free.
01:04:47Henry, stop! You're...
01:04:49What are you...
01:04:51Dude, they're hard to sell when they're dead.
01:04:53Yeah.
01:04:55Hey, what is up with you?
01:04:57Are you jealous of that guy that Annie was dating?
01:04:59Yeah.
01:05:01Well, I hate to admit it, but...
01:05:03you were right.
01:05:05I want to gloat, but...
01:05:07I'm just sorry, Henry.
01:05:09It must be tough seeing her with that guy.
01:05:13You know, the way Miley talks about that book,
01:05:15she says it's as if they're in a romance novel.
01:05:17Yeah, but that's just it.
01:05:19It's like they're even the perfect couple.
01:05:21Not even a couple at all.
01:05:23Then why are you upset you still have a shot?
01:05:25How's that?
01:05:27If you have the courage
01:05:29to do just one thing in your life,
01:05:31tell someone you love them.
01:05:33That was in an anniversary card
01:05:35that I bought Allie, so...
01:05:51I think I'm supposed to lead.
01:05:53Oh, sorry. I thought you were.
01:05:55Maybe that's our problem.
01:05:59You cannot move
01:06:01together with an ocean between you.
01:06:03Oh, okay.
01:06:05What?
01:06:07You stepped on my foot.
01:06:09I'm sorry.
01:06:13I thought you liked to dance.
01:06:15Actually, never done this before.
01:06:17I just thought it would be sort of romantic.
01:06:19It's not exactly what I expected.
01:06:21A woman must look into
01:06:23the men's eyes with trust
01:06:25and certainty.
01:06:27Then he will be able to lead you
01:06:29on a journey into the music.
01:06:33Okay.
01:06:37Do you trust me?
01:06:39Annie?
01:06:41Are you selling Della's house?
01:06:43She told you.
01:06:45Is that the only reason you're doing this?
01:06:47Of course not.
01:06:49Annie.
01:06:51George.
01:06:53We are here to dance.
01:06:55So sorry. Excuse us.
01:06:57Excuse us.
01:06:59Annie, listen.
01:07:01Listen to me.
01:07:03I mean, I know that I can't
01:07:05expect much more.
01:07:07I asked you to defraud people,
01:07:09to pretend that you cared about me,
01:07:11that you like me.
01:07:13I do like you, Annie. I do.
01:07:15And I was not withholding this Della thing from you.
01:07:17She just decided that she wanted to sell the other day.
01:07:21I'm helping you
01:07:23with your career. Is it so bad
01:07:25that you're helping me with mine?
01:07:27If I sell Della's house, it will be my biggest commission ever.
01:07:29It could lead me to new clients,
01:07:31bigger properties. Besides,
01:07:33isn't that what people in relationships do?
01:07:35Help each other out?
01:07:37Are we in a relationship?
01:07:39An unconventional one.
01:07:41I mean, most people meet and then decide
01:07:43if they like each other and then go on a date.
01:07:45We were kind of a couple
01:07:47when we first met, and we're
01:07:49backtracking a little bit.
01:07:51Unless I messed it up.
01:07:53No.
01:07:55I don't know.
01:07:57When I first met you, honestly,
01:07:59I thought that we were meant to be.
01:08:03I just didn't think it would be this difficult.
01:08:07I'm not an expert, but
01:08:09maybe relationships
01:08:11aren't meant to be easy.
01:08:13Okay.
01:08:15Should we go back inside?
01:08:17No.
01:08:19I don't really have
01:08:21much of a knack for that.
01:08:23Plus, I should go home.
01:08:25I have that speech to write for the expo.
01:08:27I don't have much time to do it.
01:08:29Annie, I know that we're backtracking a little bit,
01:08:31but I don't think we should give up.
01:08:33Besides, it's
01:08:35kind of neat
01:08:37being someone's destiny.
01:08:43Good night.
01:08:49Good night, George.
01:08:51Good night, Annie.
01:08:57I can't believe I've been asked to speak
01:08:59at the National Booksellers Expo.
01:09:01I've only been a successful author for a minute,
01:09:03but I've been an avid reader my entire life.
01:09:09I just make something up entirely.
01:09:14Oh, what happened?
01:09:16I have spent the last two days
01:09:18trying to write my speech for this book expo.
01:09:20I don't know what I'm going to do.
01:09:22Just picture the audience in their underwear.
01:09:24Everyone says that works.
01:09:26It's not giving the speech that has me worried.
01:09:28It's writing it. I'm supposed to be writing
01:09:30about how wonderful my relationship is with George,
01:09:32and I don't know if it's wonderful.
01:09:34Oh, sweetie.
01:09:36Everything seemed to be going so well.
01:09:38I don't know.
01:09:40I mean, George,
01:09:43is everything that I wanted,
01:09:45but being with him is not what I expected.
01:09:47Does that make sense?
01:09:49Yeah. Really? Yeah.
01:09:51I know that you think Jason is just an overgrown teenager.
01:09:53No, that's not true.
01:09:55Annie.
01:09:57I just think that you put up with a lot from him.
01:09:59I do. Sometimes.
01:10:01I mean, look, when I first met Jason,
01:10:03I saw what you see.
01:10:05I thought he was some messy, schlubby guy.
01:10:07I mean...
01:10:09I didn't expect to spend a day with him,
01:10:11let alone a life.
01:10:13But then I got to know the real Jason.
01:10:17I mean, yeah, he drives me crazy sometimes,
01:10:19but he also tries
01:10:21really hard to make things better
01:10:23when I'm upset.
01:10:25He's my best friend.
01:10:29So, yeah, things aren't what I expected with Jason.
01:10:33They're way better.
01:10:37You need to stop thinking about the George in your book
01:10:39and start thinking about the George in your life.
01:10:55Henry.
01:10:59Annie.
01:11:01Hey.
01:11:03Hey.
01:11:05What are you doing here? Is everything all right?
01:11:07I mean, yes.
01:11:09Maybe.
01:11:11I actually don't know.
01:11:13I need to talk to you.
01:11:15Okay. Let's go outside.
01:11:17Yeah.
01:11:23Do you want to sit down?
01:11:25No, no, no. I'm fine, thanks.
01:11:27What's going on?
01:11:31You're always so easy to talk to,
01:11:33and now that I have
01:11:35the most important thing that I will ever say to you,
01:11:39I don't know how to say it.
01:11:41You can say anything to me, Henry. You know that.
01:11:43Even if it's that I'm crazy about you?
01:11:47And that I don't want you to give a speech that tells the world
01:11:49that you're with George?
01:11:55Henry, that's not possible.
01:11:59Why?
01:12:01Because I have to give this speech.
01:12:03My whole career depends on it.
01:12:05Della is counting on me. George...
01:12:07What about George?
01:12:09George came into my life
01:12:11just at the right time.
01:12:15We're supposed to be.
01:12:17Annie, those three Es, it's supposed to change your life,
01:12:19but not so specifically.
01:12:21We don't choose who we fall in love with.
01:12:25Love is inconvenient and messy sometimes,
01:12:27but those are usually the best parts.
01:12:29Henry...
01:12:31The truth is that you've been trying so hard
01:12:33to turn the real George
01:12:35into the one in the book.
01:12:39I may have the wrong name,
01:12:41but Annie, I know in my heart
01:12:45that I am the right guy
01:12:47for you.
01:12:55I can't.
01:13:01I can't.
01:13:03Henry.
01:13:31Okay.
01:13:51Certainly an interesting discussion.
01:13:53Thank you, Thomas, Annie,
01:13:55William, and Lillian,
01:13:57four up-and-coming authors making their debut
01:13:59at this, the 33rd Annual
01:14:01National Booksellers Expo.
01:14:03Right now we're going to take a quick break
01:14:05and we'll be back after this.
01:14:17That was perfect.
01:14:19Keep that up and we will fly through the day.
01:14:21That was the easy part.
01:14:23The focus wasn't on me or George.
01:14:25What about me?
01:14:27Great, up there. You're a star.
01:14:29Oh, I don't know.
01:14:31Now that I have a second with you, the open house
01:14:33is going to be from noon to four on Sunday.
01:14:35It would be best if you could vacate the premises
01:14:37around then. And Annie, I drove by
01:14:39your mom's place on the way over here
01:14:41and the curb appeal, it's fantastic.
01:14:43Really, totally worth it.
01:14:45You're a landscaper. You really
01:14:47put his heart into it.
01:14:49His name's Henry.
01:14:51Your speech is in an hour. Why don't you go practice?
01:14:53George, can you go with her
01:14:55and give her some tips? You're good with people.
01:14:57Sure. You know what, I don't really need to...
01:14:59I'll meet you in 45 minutes. Oh, excuse me.
01:15:01This is Della.
01:15:03Go.
01:15:05Oh, yeah.
01:15:07She's doing fantastic.
01:15:09So what?
01:15:11Shoot, let's hear the speech. What, right here? Sure.
01:15:13Uh, okay.
01:15:17I can't believe I've been asked to speak
01:15:19at the National Booksellers Expo.
01:15:21I've only been a successful writer for about a minute,
01:15:23but I've been an avid reader my entire life.
01:15:25I've always loved to hear about
01:15:27how my favorite books came to be,
01:15:29so I'm honored to be here with you
01:15:31to share with you how I created my book,
01:15:33My George.
01:15:35When I wrote this book, I had an idea
01:15:37of what love was.
01:15:39All grand gestures
01:15:41and perfect moments.
01:15:43What happened?
01:15:45I was saying love
01:15:47is grand gestures and perfect moments.
01:15:49Right.
01:15:51Right, well, then that's the work
01:15:53that you put into it.
01:15:55So is that the end of the speech?
01:15:59No.
01:16:01But these notecards are so stiff.
01:16:03I think it's better if I speak up.
01:16:05No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
01:16:07No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
01:16:09No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
01:16:11I think it's better if I speak from the heart.
01:16:13I absolutely agree.
01:16:25I was saying that I used to think
01:16:27that love was about grand gestures
01:16:29and perfect moments,
01:16:31but
01:16:33that's not what love is about.
01:16:35A perfect moment
01:16:37isn't a hot air balloon ride
01:16:39or dance lessons.
01:16:43A perfect moment is
01:16:45times of laughter
01:16:47when small disasters happen.
01:16:51It's drinking milk
01:16:53and eating warm cookies
01:16:55and not being afraid
01:16:57to share your deepest, darkest secrets.
01:16:59Real love isn't about
01:17:01the best moments, it's about the worst.
01:17:03And it's about being with that person
01:17:05you want to be with
01:17:07when nothing in your life makes sense.
01:17:09Real love is messy
01:17:11and it's inconvenient sometimes.
01:17:15But those are usually the best parts.
01:17:21Annie, thank you so much.
01:17:23And that concludes our program for today.
01:17:29Annie?
01:17:31Yes?
01:17:33Can I have a minute with George, please?
01:17:35Sure.
01:17:39George,
01:17:41as my grandmother would say,
01:17:43before the moon leaves the sky,
01:17:45he must know he's still your guy.
01:17:47So I have to go.
01:17:49What?
01:17:51It turns out, funny enough,
01:17:53that you're not my George.
01:17:55Someone else is, and if I don't go see him right now,
01:17:57I'm gonna regret it.
01:17:59I think that we both know
01:18:01that this...
01:18:03this shouldn't be this much work.
01:18:05So thank you.
01:18:11I guess you're right.
01:18:19Yeah.
01:18:21Set up the meetings. I'm telling you, the book signings,
01:18:23they are going fantastic.
01:18:25Gotta go. Annie?
01:18:27Where are you going?
01:18:29I'm going to find the man of my dreams, Della. He's not here. He never was.
01:18:31I should have known you'd do this.
01:18:33You told me yourself this book is selling.
01:18:35You're making money? You're probably gonna make more money.
01:18:37You want to sue me? Go right ahead.
01:18:39I don't care. I want to live my life.
01:18:41I want to be in love, Della.
01:18:43I want to be in love,
01:18:45and not just in the pages of my book.
01:18:55Not as planned.
01:18:57No, no, no, no. No, this is better.
01:18:59Now, we'll have to walk back a couple of statements,
01:19:01but we're in great shape, Troy.
01:19:03What do I tell New York?
01:19:05That we have a runaway hit with a sequel in the works.
01:19:07A sequel?
01:19:09I can see it now.
01:19:11The sequel to My George.
01:19:13Real. Life. Love.
01:19:15Gotta go.
01:19:17Della? Uh, Della?
01:19:29Henry?
01:19:35Henry?
01:19:49I'm so sorry, Henry.
01:19:59Tell them before you left.
01:20:05Tell them what?
01:20:15The end of the story.
01:20:17The flower story?
01:20:21She got lost.
01:20:25She followed the wrong path for the wrong reasons.
01:20:29But now she's back.
01:20:33And she's just hoping it's not too late.
01:20:41It's okay if it took you this long to get here.
01:20:55My Henry.
01:20:57My Henry.
01:21:27My Henry.
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