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00:00:00and just have fun. There are no rights or wrongs in art. There are no mistakes.
00:00:18There's no end goal or perfect finished product. What we're trying to do here is
00:00:26just take what's in your heart and put it on the canvas.
00:00:30Miss Jamie. Yes, Lizzie. How do we know what's in our hearts?
00:00:34Oh, well, we don't always know. But that's why we're here, right? To figure it out.
00:00:44So, what do you think? I think it's amazing. We could build out multiple rooms. We could
00:01:12do reception, a gallery so we could have art shows and community events. I mean, I
00:01:19think it's perfect. And this is just our second location. Wait
00:01:22till you see what I'm planning for our third and fourth.
00:01:25You are so excited. I am. It's what I love to do. I spent my life
00:01:29building businesses. We all know this past year of retirement has been hard on me.
00:01:34Hard on all of us. This is a dream come true. Jamie needs help
00:01:38expanding Canvas Creations and I need to be working again. And you get me out of the
00:01:45house. Okay. Yes. How do we make this a reality?
00:01:48Let's talk terms. Okay.
00:01:49Thank you. Have I told you in the last five minutes how
00:01:50much I love you? No, not in the last five minutes.
00:02:03Should I come back later? No, we'll stop.
00:02:12It's not our fault. Spring is in the air. Yeah, which would be a great excuse except
00:02:16you guys were like this last winter and summer and fall.
00:02:20I gotta go. Sugar? Bye.
00:02:25Bye. Bye.
00:02:28Super cute. Here you go.
00:02:32Thanks. Well, maybe it's time to start dating again.
00:02:38It's been years. Please, just change the subject.
00:02:45Speaking of subject change, I just toured a space that would be perfect for the second
00:02:53year of Canvas Creations. That's great.
00:02:55But Canvas Creations was supposed to be the thing you did on the side of painting. And
00:02:59if you expand, you're not going to have time to paint or submit to showcases and exhibitions,
00:03:05which brings me to my exciting news. I just learned that with three weeks till
00:03:09the Cherry Blossom Arts Festival, the festival lost its usual venue of the Windsor Manor
00:03:13and is switching to the Botanical Gardens. Oh, that is very exciting.
00:03:17Which means that as head and sole employee of the special events permitting office, I'm
00:03:22going to be working directly with the organizers of the arts festival.
00:03:26I could put in a good word for you for your submission for the Emerging Artist Showcase.
00:03:31That's very sweet. And I do appreciate your meddling.
00:03:36But I didn't submit. What? Why not?
00:03:40Because I'm not painting and I haven't been in almost a year.
00:03:44And even if I was painting, every year I submit to the festival and get rejected.
00:03:47I know it's hard, but you have to keep trying. You can't give up.
00:03:50I don't want to, but every year I watch another artist win the festival's prize,
00:03:56a solo show in Paris. My dream.
00:04:01And I'm happy for them. I mean, I really am.
00:04:04It's just starting to feel like it's never going to happen for me.
00:04:09And this is my dream, but I don't know how to make it more than a dream.
00:04:16I've got an idea. Come.
00:04:23I'm back.
00:04:25Not that I'm complaining, because this is literally my favorite place on earth.
00:04:30What are we doing here?
00:04:32We are getting you supplies.
00:04:34For what exactly? I think you're already on almost everything in the store.
00:04:39We don't have poster board.
00:04:41And why do I need poster board? Oh, for my sixth grade science project.
00:04:45Remember four years ago when I went through that rough patch
00:04:48and I hated my job working for the event planner and had no luck dating?
00:04:53I remember a lot of ice cream Sunday pity parties.
00:04:55They were delicious.
00:04:57And then I heard about that job at the special events permitting office.
00:05:02My dream job. And then I got it. And then about a month later, I met Tom.
00:05:06And I'm happy for you, but I'm just a little confused.
00:05:09How does that relate to poster board?
00:05:11It wasn't luck. It wasn't destiny.
00:05:14I made it happen with a vision board.
00:05:19I made that vision board and then all my dreams came true.
00:05:23They came true because you took action and went after what you wanted,
00:05:26not because you collaged.
00:05:28I took action because my vision board helped me realize what I wanted.
00:05:32Ava?
00:05:33No.
00:05:34Jamie, as an artist, I'm sure you'll agree that images are very powerful
00:05:39and when you have a clear vision of what you want,
00:05:41you'll find a clear path to achieving it.
00:05:43Besides, what have you got to lose?
00:05:45My artistic dignity?
00:05:46We'll take everything.
00:05:48We're not taking any of it.
00:05:49Oh, this too. No need to thank me.
00:05:51I wasn't going to.
00:05:54If you're walking me home to get those collaging supplies in my door...
00:05:57Actually, there's another reason I'm walking you home
00:05:59and I'm sorry I waited until now to bring it up.
00:06:01Oh, you finally rented out your unit.
00:06:03That's what I wanted to talk to you about.
00:06:05I know it's sudden, but it just kind of happened overnight.
00:06:08Hey, neighbor.
00:06:09Please tell me your brother is not my new...
00:06:12I'm sorry. I know Max drives you crazy.
00:06:14He doesn't drive me crazy.
00:06:17Okay, yeah, he drives me crazy.
00:06:19But you know how much trouble I was having finding a sublet,
00:06:21and he never stays anywhere for long.
00:06:23He'll be gone before you know it.
00:06:24Promise?
00:06:26Hey.
00:06:28Oh.
00:06:29Hey.
00:06:32Oh.
00:06:33Okay.
00:06:36So, I thought you were in San Diego.
00:06:38Oh, that was last spring.
00:06:39I was in Tucson, and then Boise,
00:06:41and then Ava mentioned a temp job back here,
00:06:42and I thought, why not?
00:06:44Max got a job as a landscape architect.
00:06:46Groundskeeper.
00:06:47He got a master's degree in landscape architecture
00:06:49to then work as a groundskeeper at the Botanical Gardens,
00:06:52where Jamie might be displaying her work
00:06:55next month at the Cherry Blossom Arts Festival,
00:06:57if she vision boards.
00:06:59Not only will I see you at the gardens,
00:07:00but I will see you at home, too.
00:07:03Would you believe it?
00:07:04Great big world,
00:07:05and we end up living right next to each other.
00:07:07I really can't believe it.
00:07:09Okay.
00:07:10Who knows?
00:07:11Maybe you'll even like having him as your neighbor.
00:07:13And if achieving your dreams
00:07:14isn't reason enough to vision board,
00:07:16you can always collage a picture of Max moving away.
00:07:19Well, that's reason enough for me.
00:07:21You need help with those?
00:07:22You know what?
00:07:23This is the last of it.
00:07:24Um, and I'm truly glad Jamie is helping me out.
00:07:30You ready? Let's go.
00:07:33Oh, yeah.
00:07:34All right, good luck, you two.
00:07:41No matter how long it's been since I've seen you,
00:07:45you're still the same.
00:07:46It's like there's a paint in your hair and everything.
00:07:49Well, I am a painter.
00:07:52That's what I love about you.
00:07:55You know, the paint.
00:07:58Right.
00:08:00Welcome home.
00:08:02Thanks, neighbor.
00:08:03Oh, if you ever want to come by for a beer,
00:08:05I micro-brew my own.
00:08:06Oh, that is a tempting offer.
00:08:09I'll keep in mind.
00:08:12Yeah, and I'll do the same.
00:08:23Yes?
00:08:25Hey, you forgot your, uh...
00:08:27Collaging supplies.
00:08:30So, you are collaging.
00:08:33Not yet, but more and more I'm thinking about it.
00:08:38Thanks.
00:08:52You're welcome.
00:09:16Hey, Dad.
00:09:17Hi, honey.
00:09:18The real estate agent just sent over the lease.
00:09:21We need to decide by the end of the week.
00:09:23Well, why wait?
00:09:25I mean, the space is exactly what we're looking for.
00:09:29Let's sign.
00:09:30You don't want to give it a little bit more thought?
00:09:32No.
00:09:35Why? Are you having second thoughts?
00:09:37No.
00:09:38I'm certain I want to do this.
00:09:40I love building this out and getting to work with you,
00:09:43but I want to make sure you're sure.
00:09:46Well, I'm sure.
00:09:49I'll look over the lease now.
00:09:50Love you.
00:09:51Love you. Bye.
00:10:21Good morning.
00:10:23Morning.
00:10:24You going for a run?
00:10:25Yep.
00:10:26Me too.
00:10:29Have a great run.
00:10:35Jamie, call me crazy, but I'm starting to think
00:10:38that you're unhappy that we're neighbors.
00:10:41Did I do something to bother you?
00:10:43You mean besides a lifetime of pranks and jokes at my expense?
00:10:47Max, every time I'm around you, I get hurt or humiliated.
00:10:53Whoa, that is not fair.
00:10:56Okay, give me one example.
00:10:58Okay.
00:10:59Third grade.
00:11:01You nicknamed me Jamie Smiley Man.
00:11:06We were kids.
00:11:07Which stuck with me through high school
00:11:09when you wrote me love letters for an entire year
00:11:11to prank me into thinking I had a secret admirer.
00:11:14That was...
00:11:15A joke.
00:11:16Oh, I know, Max.
00:11:18With you, everything's a joke.
00:11:20On me.
00:11:23Every time you're around me, you're teasing or immature.
00:11:27You're describing 15-year-old Max.
00:11:30We're adults now, so can we start over?
00:11:35Okay.
00:11:37Good.
00:11:38Running buddies?
00:11:43Fine.
00:11:45Good.
00:11:48Oh!
00:11:51Sorry.
00:11:53Yeah.
00:11:54Let's, uh, can we try that again?
00:11:56Oh, yeah.
00:11:57Yeah, um, oh, you're painting.
00:11:59Are you working on any showcases or something?
00:12:01No, I'm not showing right now.
00:12:03Why not?
00:12:04Because I'm not painting right now.
00:12:06Okay.
00:12:07I opened an art school a year ago, and I'm focusing on that.
00:12:10Okay, well, your dating life, what happened there?
00:12:13You were dating someone that ended?
00:12:16Actually, I forgot something at home.
00:12:19I'll run back.
00:12:24So, how's it going with Max?
00:12:27Fine.
00:12:28Fine?
00:12:29Oh, not that bad.
00:12:30Worse?
00:12:31Well, remember, you can have anything you want.
00:12:34If you just...
00:12:35Please don't say vision board.
00:12:37Okay.
00:12:38Speaking of vision board...
00:12:39I brought mine.
00:12:40Eva!
00:12:41I just don't want you to give up on your dreams.
00:12:43Okay, what if I'm not giving up on my dreams?
00:12:45What if my dreams are just...
00:12:48changing?
00:12:49And what if they're not?
00:12:50Why don't you just vision board to double check?
00:12:53Because I don't collage.
00:12:55And paint.
00:12:56I asked myself what I really wanted,
00:12:58that I made a board, and I focused on it every day,
00:13:00and it came true.
00:13:05Guess who I'm about to meet with?
00:13:06Who?
00:13:07The curator of the Cherry Blossom Arts Festival.
00:13:10I could put in a good word for the Emerging Artist Showcase.
00:13:14I've mentioned your relevance, right?
00:13:17Once or twice.
00:13:48Oh, Renee, it was so nice to meet you.
00:14:17And you, too.
00:14:18It's so nice to put a face to a name.
00:14:20And thank you so much for expediting the permits.
00:14:23When we lost our venue,
00:14:25I didn't know what we were going to do.
00:14:27My pleasure.
00:14:28I know what the festival means to this town,
00:14:30and the Botanical Gardens is going to be a gorgeous venue.
00:14:34And so convenient.
00:14:35The Herman Arts Foundation is just down the street.
00:14:37York and 7.
00:14:39Oh.
00:14:40That's a block away from my best friend's art school.
00:14:42Canvas Creations.
00:14:44Funny enough, the head of the Herman Arts Foundation
00:14:46was thinking about stopping in and asking about painting lessons.
00:14:49Well, actually.
00:14:50Does your friend not do painting lessons?
00:14:52Oh, no, no, no.
00:14:53She does.
00:14:54But, speaking of my friend.
00:15:01Oh, hi, Michael.
00:15:02I missed the meeting.
00:15:04Sorry.
00:15:05I'll fill you in.
00:15:06The permitting is taken care of,
00:15:08and everything is on schedule.
00:15:10Oh, and that art school down the street from us,
00:15:13the one that you were looking at for painting classes?
00:15:16Yeah.
00:15:17The teacher sounds great.
00:15:25Hey.
00:15:31Guess who has a private showing with the curator of the art festival?
00:15:36I'm hoping it's you.
00:15:38Renee is coming here on Thursday to review your work for the Emerging Artists Showcase.
00:15:42Which would be great, except I have no work for her to review.
00:15:45What about the landscapes?
00:15:46I submitted all my best stuff last year.
00:15:48Wait.
00:15:49You're painting?
00:15:51Not exactly.
00:15:53Vision boarding?
00:15:56Show me.
00:15:58Now.
00:16:02Jamie.
00:16:04It's beautiful.
00:16:07Well, I thought about what I wanted, and
00:16:10this just came to me.
00:16:12It's after I win the showcase.
00:16:15My first solo show in Paris.
00:16:18This is an exhibit of my art in a colonnade,
00:16:20and this is the man I love bringing me a rose to congratulate me.
00:16:26In this moment, I have everything I've ever wanted.
00:16:32And although this may never happen,
00:16:36I have to say thank you.
00:16:39I'm painting again.
00:16:41I'm happy for you.
00:16:43Now finish it so it can happen,
00:16:46because you are about to make all your dreams come true.
00:17:02One final signature.
00:17:08And congratulations.
00:17:13Should we celebrate?
00:17:14I saw a donut shop down the street.
00:17:16We could review our notes for our meeting with the contractors.
00:17:18Do you mind if we do it tomorrow?
00:17:20I know, I know, we have so much to do,
00:17:23but I have class later and I want to get some painting in.
00:17:29Ava got me a showing with the curator of the Cherry Blossoms Art Festival.
00:17:34That's wonderful.
00:17:35Honey, so you're painting again.
00:17:48Oh, hi.
00:17:49Hi.
00:17:50Am I too late to join the art class?
00:17:52Do you take drop-ins?
00:17:56Of course.
00:17:57Okay.
00:17:58Come on in.
00:17:59Thanks.
00:18:04They're all...
00:18:05Extremely talented artists?
00:18:07Yes, that too.
00:18:13I didn't realize this is a school for children.
00:18:15Sorry about the mix-up.
00:18:17Well, don't be intimidated.
00:18:19It was everyone's first day once.
00:18:21It's for kids.
00:18:22It's for the young at heart.
00:18:26So, today we're learning about composition.
00:18:32Okay.
00:18:33Okay.
00:18:38I'm Jamie, by the way.
00:18:41Hi, I'm Michael.
00:18:44Lovely.
00:18:46And the light is coming from here.
00:18:49Very good.
00:18:53How am I doing?
00:18:54Well, we don't give grades here, but you're doing great.
00:18:59You really caught the light here, which is difficult.
00:19:02A little too controlled.
00:19:05A little too concerned with the outcome.
00:19:08You can see all that from this.
00:19:11Art is very revealing.
00:19:15Don't beat yourself up over it.
00:19:18I actually struggle with it in my work, too.
00:19:21So what do you do to counteract it?
00:19:24Well, when I remember to, I try to let go of expectations of perfection and just relax and let myself enjoy the creative process.
00:19:41So, what do you suggest I do?
00:19:48A new canvas.
00:19:52And this time, don't make.
00:19:57Just let yourself feel.
00:20:04Go on.
00:20:05Okay.
00:20:18I'll see you soon.
00:20:20Bye, Miss Jamie.
00:20:21Bye, Lizzie.
00:20:22Remember, composition.
00:20:24Bye.
00:20:28So, what did you think?
00:20:30I think the jury's out on my innate creativity, but the upside is I've got a lot of kindling, so.
00:20:37No, look, this is progress.
00:20:39Don't give up yet.
00:20:40It was just your first lesson.
00:20:41Yeah, I could definitely use another.
00:20:43Yeah, you might like the 13 to 15 in your own class, Michael.
00:20:47Or maybe a one-on-one.
00:20:51Do you offer private instruction?
00:20:55I do.
00:20:58Do you have availability Thursday, 5 p.m.?
00:21:02I do.
00:21:03That would be perfect.
00:21:11You have a date?
00:21:12It's a lesson.
00:21:13He's a student.
00:21:14He's a professional.
00:21:16But he is really handsome.
00:21:18And he has an accent.
00:21:20Oh, maybe.
00:21:22Have you decided what you're going to show Renee tomorrow?
00:21:24No.
00:21:25I wanted to paint something new.
00:21:27But what are we doing here?
00:21:29Max is redoing our garden.
00:21:31Max?
00:21:33Does that mean he's meeting us here?
00:21:36Yeah, why?
00:21:37Don't tell me you're going to run away just to avoid him.
00:21:40I wouldn't phrase it like that.
00:21:43You guys?
00:21:50Thanks.
00:21:52You good?
00:21:53Yeah.
00:21:54Renee and I will be by at 10 on Thursday.
00:21:56Good luck painting.
00:21:58I need the good luck.
00:22:00You headed home?
00:22:01I can walk you?
00:22:04Actually, I have to go to the farmer's market.
00:22:07That's perfect.
00:22:08I have to head there and pick up some basil.
00:22:10I'm making pesto for dinner.
00:22:12Pesto?
00:22:13Yeah.
00:22:15So, did I hear Ava say that you were painting again?
00:22:19Yeah.
00:22:20I'm working on a submission for a showcase.
00:22:23That's awesome.
00:22:24I was actually getting kind of sad thinking you weren't going to make art anymore.
00:22:27I'm kind of a big fan.
00:22:30What?
00:22:32I remember when you were a kid, you'd be out in your yard for hours just painting with whatever you could find.
00:22:36Chalk, sticks, dirt.
00:22:39Do you remember when you made that massive mud mural?
00:22:42That was awesome.
00:22:43Yeah, well, too bad you can't make a living off of sidewalk art.
00:22:46Right?
00:22:47Yeah.
00:22:48You've also told me your school's going well.
00:22:50Yeah.
00:22:51My dad and I are actually teaming up to open some new locations.
00:22:54Congrats.
00:22:55That's awesome.
00:22:57Hold on.
00:22:58If you're running two locations and working with kids, where's that going to leave time for painting?
00:23:03I'll paint on the side.
00:23:05Jamie, you're not a paint on the side-er.
00:23:08Don't you think you should be focusing on your art?
00:23:11Oh, so now you're an expert on how I should live my life?
00:23:14Well, hang on a second.
00:23:15Let me get a pen.
00:23:16I'll just take notes.
00:23:17Okay.
00:23:18First note.
00:23:19Commit to your art.
00:23:22Really?
00:23:23You're giving me advice on how to commit?
00:23:27I could commit.
00:23:28To what?
00:23:29To following my heart, even though half the time I have no clue where that takes me.
00:23:32Okay.
00:23:33According to Ava, over the past six years, it's taken you to over a dozen cities, jobs, and girlfriends.
00:23:39Okay.
00:23:40I am trying to figure out what I want, okay?
00:23:42Maybe.
00:23:43Or maybe it's just you like the new, the cheese.
00:23:46And then when something loses its novelty...
00:23:50Like I said, I'm figuring out what I want.
00:23:52I'm not as lucky as you.
00:23:54You've always known what you want.
00:23:56To paint.
00:23:57Well, as usual, Max, this has been, uh...
00:24:02Interesting.
00:24:03Okay, wait.
00:24:04Let me guess.
00:24:05You forgot something at home, and now you have to run and get it.
00:24:09Bye, Max.
00:24:11See you at home.
00:24:27Bye.
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00:25:12What time is it?
00:25:13Oh, time to wake up.
00:25:14Renee's gonna be here in less than an hour.
00:25:16Have you decided what you're gonna show?
00:25:21Oh, Jamie, it's beautiful.
00:25:24Renee is going to love it.
00:25:26I'm not showing her that.
00:25:28Then why were you up all night painting it?
00:25:31Because I felt inspired.
00:25:37But I'm not showing Renee a vision board.
00:25:40I'll just display some of my old landscapes I haven't submitted before.
00:25:47I'll go clean up.
00:25:55Hmm.
00:26:01So, Jamie.
00:26:02Yes.
00:26:03When did you start painting?
00:26:05When I was in high school.
00:26:06Well, actually, I guess I've always been painting in some form or another.
00:26:11I mean, when I was a kid, I used to sit and make art with anything I could find.
00:26:15But I started seriously painting when I was 15 and then art school and got an MFA.
00:26:21Okay.
00:26:23Well, you are incredibly talented.
00:26:27And there are so many successful elements here.
00:26:31But I'm just not feeling the emotion.
00:26:36Some of your work feels as if it's forced.
00:26:39Almost as if you're playing it safe.
00:26:44Do you have anything else that maybe I could take a look at?
00:26:47Not at this time.
00:26:49Well, then I thank you for sharing.
00:26:51It has truly been a privilege.
00:26:53Actually, she does.
00:26:55No, I don't.
00:26:56She does.
00:26:57You do.
00:26:58I don't.
00:26:59She does.
00:27:00It's beautiful.
00:27:01It's from Jamie's new series about dreams.
00:27:05Well, then I would love to see it.
00:27:08Right this way.
00:27:10I love it.
00:27:12It's heartfelt and bold, and it takes a chance.
00:27:17Do you think you can get it to me in time for the art festival?
00:27:20Yes.
00:27:21So I'm in the showcase.
00:27:24This is in the showcase?
00:27:25Congratulations.
00:27:29Vision board.
00:27:32Hey.
00:27:33Wow.
00:27:34You've been busy.
00:27:36Just some potential plans, how we could use the space,
00:27:39a list of contractors and vendors,
00:27:41and the start of an operations manual for hiring and best practices.
00:27:45I've also emailed it to you.
00:27:47Dad.
00:27:48I'm sorry.
00:27:49I'm sorry.
00:27:50I'm sorry.
00:27:51I'm sorry.
00:27:52I'm sorry.
00:27:53I'm sorry.
00:27:54I'm sorry.
00:27:55I'm sorry.
00:27:56I'm sorry.
00:27:57I'm sorry.
00:27:58I'm sorry.
00:27:59I'm sorry.
00:28:00Dad.
00:28:02You've done so much.
00:28:04I'm excited, and I've got the time, and I know you've got a lot on your plate.
00:28:09Well, it's just until I turn in this painting,
00:28:11and then I promise you will have my undivided attention.
00:28:14Okay, honey.
00:28:16I almost forgot the most important part.
00:28:19What's that?
00:28:25Donuts.
00:28:30Okay.
00:28:49Don't get enough of me at home?
00:28:52Sorry.
00:28:55How's work going?
00:28:57A walk in the park.
00:28:58It's only my fourth day, so we'll see.
00:29:00Four days?
00:29:01Wow, that's a commitment for you.
00:29:04Can I take a look?
00:29:06Sure.
00:29:15It's beautiful.
00:29:17Well, it's easy to make something beautiful when all this is your subject.
00:29:23Oh, you're modest, but you're right.
00:29:26Cherry blossom season is the best time of year.
00:29:31When I was homesick, this is pretty much what I thought of.
00:29:35Yeah.
00:29:37They're pretty perfect.
00:29:39Their form, their color, their composition.
00:29:43You know, it's funny. I've never really thought of them like that.
00:29:46Well, what do you think about?
00:29:48How they make me feel.
00:29:53And how's that?
00:29:55Like perfection does exist.
00:29:57Although fleeting, like life.
00:30:01It's all the more precious for its uncertainty.
00:30:10Ava told me that you got accepted into that showcase.
00:30:13With her help.
00:30:15Yes.
00:30:16And first prize is a solo show in Paris.
00:30:19Your dream.
00:30:21I'm surprised you remember that.
00:30:23Really? We've known each other for 24 years.
00:30:25You think you've mentioned Paris once or twice or a thousand times?
00:30:29Yeah, it's an artist cliché.
00:30:31Show in Paris.
00:30:33Well, who cares if it's cliché?
00:30:35You know, for once I think I can actually get behind your cobbler attitude.
00:30:48Did I just make you smile?
00:30:50No.
00:30:51Smile on my own.
00:30:52Oh, okay.
00:30:54Well, thank you.
00:30:56I should get going.
00:30:57Thank you for the walk.
00:30:59You're welcome.
00:31:00Come back.
00:31:02Oh, bring your students.
00:31:04It's a good idea.
00:31:05Yeah, I know. I'm full of them.
00:31:22Hey.
00:31:24Hi.
00:31:29You ready?
00:31:31Yes.
00:31:32I chose bottles because painting glass is tricky, especially in this light.
00:31:36So it forces us to stop and really look.
00:31:41You know, and then upon studying it, you realize it's so much more than just glass and a bottle.
00:31:46It's highlights, lowlights, shade, tone.
00:31:50How do you know that?
00:31:51I love art.
00:31:52Uh-huh.
00:31:53I painted when I was young. I actually had delusions of being a professional artist.
00:31:57Ah.
00:31:58Yeah.
00:31:59Well, in the art world, we call delusions dreams.
00:32:06Uh, so what happened?
00:32:08I wanted a career path with a bit more stability.
00:32:13But also, I found it too hard to put my work out there.
00:32:17To put myself out there in that way.
00:32:20Mm.
00:32:21I know what you mean.
00:32:26Plus, I hate getting messy.
00:32:28Ah, well, that may be hard to avoid because art is...
00:32:35messy.
00:32:40I have an idea.
00:32:41The baby steps, putting yourself out there.
00:32:44Canvas Creations is having their spring show.
00:32:48Maybe you could display something.
00:32:50I'll give it some thought.
00:32:55What about you? What's your work like? You know, what do you paint?
00:32:58Oh, I'm not really sure how to answer that.
00:33:02Well, I took a year away from painting, and now I'm back with something different.
00:33:09It looks different.
00:33:12It feels different.
00:33:13So will you show me this magical painting of yours?
00:33:15Yeah, I'd love to. When it's done.
00:33:19That means I get to see you again.
00:33:23I'd like that.
00:33:37So how was your date?
00:33:38It wasn't a date. It was a lesson.
00:33:41But I think we might see each other again.
00:33:43Like as a date or a lesson?
00:33:45I'm not sure.
00:33:48Just as it seemed like he was going to ask me out, he got a phone call and I had to leave.
00:33:51Oh, and how's the Canvas Creations expansion?
00:33:54Honestly, I feel like I'm not really pulling my weight with all the painting I'm doing for the showcase.
00:33:59And what happens if you win the showcase?
00:34:01Are you really going to want to stop working on your solo show in Paris to do marketing?
00:34:06I don't know.
00:34:08Think about it.
00:34:10Think about it.
00:34:29Why aren't I full of good ideas?
00:34:31Don't make me remind you of all the bad ideas you've had over the years.
00:34:35Let's see. Golf cart in a lake?
00:34:37Ring a bell?
00:34:39That was a good one.
00:34:40You know what? Let's focus on the present.
00:34:43I've got another good idea.
00:34:45When you're done here, come meet me at the Rose Garden.
00:34:48I'll give you a special behind-the-scenes tour.
00:34:50Oh, thank you, but I'm busy.
00:34:52I can't hear you.
00:34:54And I'll see you later.
00:35:08So this is our next project.
00:35:10Wow.
00:35:11Yeah, we just finished the design, and then we go into the planting process.
00:35:16Do you think you'll stick around long enough to see it finished?
00:35:21I don't know.
00:35:22But I bet you're eager to have a new neighbor, so...
00:35:26Actually, I was kind of learning to enjoy having you as a neighbor.
00:35:29Oh, thanks, Jamie.
00:35:31I wish it didn't need the actually or kind of we're learning to, but besides that, yeah.
00:35:37I think that is the nicest thing you've ever said to me.
00:35:39You're welcome.
00:35:41Oh, we're interviewing for the landscape architect position.
00:35:45I'm confused.
00:35:47You have a master's in landscape architecture.
00:35:51I do.
00:35:52So you're a landscape architect.
00:35:55Yeah, I am.
00:35:57So why don't you apply for the position?
00:35:59No, no, no. Way too much responsibility.
00:36:01It's all managing, coordinating, and bureaucracy, and it's the groundskeeper.
00:36:06I just get to play in the dirt all day.
00:36:08Of course.
00:36:09Of course.
00:36:10You know, who knows how long I want to be around.
00:36:11There's no way I'm getting tied down with those obligations and responsibilities.
00:36:14You mean life.
00:36:16No, that's not life.
00:36:19Life is passion and fun and traveling and...
00:36:25Life should be an adventure.
00:36:27Me, personally, I don't want to have any regrets.
00:36:30But never committing to anything has regrets of its own.
00:36:34Now who's the expert on someone else's life?
00:36:38You're exasperating.
00:36:41Yet, you are smiling.
00:36:48Let's go.
00:36:51Ava said that your vision board was going well.
00:36:53Oh, she did, did she?
00:36:55Yeah.
00:36:56What else did she say?
00:36:57She mentioned something about a shadowy dream man.
00:37:01It was in passing, but this dream man, who is he?
00:37:07I don't know.
00:37:08What do you think he's like?
00:37:11Well, he's perfect.
00:37:14Sounds like me.
00:37:15He's also too humble to know he's perfect.
00:37:17Also sounds like me.
00:37:18Okay.
00:37:20He's kind and passionate, charitable, intelligent.
00:37:27Well, he loves art.
00:37:29And of course he's very handsome.
00:37:30Of course.
00:37:32But how does he make you feel?
00:37:35Because there's tons of intelligent, smart, articulate men out there.
00:37:38Me, for example.
00:37:39But what matters is how he makes you feel.
00:37:43Hmm.
00:37:45I'll give it some thought.
00:37:47Right now, I have to go.
00:37:56Hi.
00:37:57Hi.
00:37:58I'm sorry I had to run off yesterday and we didn't get to finish our conversation about seeing each other again.
00:38:04For another lesson?
00:38:06I was thinking more like a date.
00:38:08Oh.
00:38:10Sure.
00:38:12Okay.
00:38:13Tomorrow night?
00:38:14Great.
00:38:15Perfect.
00:38:16Okay.
00:38:18I walked out without giving this to you, but I saw it in the floor.
00:38:25You're welcome.
00:38:26I'll take it.
00:38:28You're welcome.
00:38:29Bye.
00:38:30Bye.
00:38:31Bye.
00:38:32Bye.
00:38:33Bye.
00:38:34Bye.
00:38:35Bye.
00:38:36Bye.
00:38:37Bye.
00:38:38Bye.
00:38:39Bye.
00:38:40Bye.
00:38:41Bye.
00:38:42Bye.
00:38:43Bye.
00:38:44Bye.
00:38:45Bye.
00:38:46I saw it in the florist and it made me think of you.
00:38:59It's breathtaking.
00:39:01See you tomorrow night?
00:39:03Yes.
00:39:17Bye.
00:39:23The vision board man is Michael.
00:39:26It's like he just stepped out of my painting.
00:39:28This is weird.
00:39:30I mean, there has to be a logical explanation for it.
00:39:33Sometimes in life, there are no logical explanations.
00:39:37Like with love.
00:39:47Is that Michael?
00:39:48No, it's Max.
00:39:50Max who?
00:39:52Max, your brother.
00:39:54Excuse me?
00:39:55My brother is texting you and you're smiling, but you're not just like smiling.
00:39:59You are smiling.
00:40:01I'm not smiling like anything.
00:40:03I'm definitely not smiling like that.
00:40:05Nobody is smiling like that.
00:40:09Ava, you asked us to get along, so we're getting along.
00:40:11That's it.
00:40:12Hi.
00:40:14Hi.
00:40:25Surprise of surprises.
00:40:26You actually showed up.
00:40:27I did, but I can only stay for a little.
00:40:30I'm meeting my dad in an hour.
00:40:32Okay.
00:40:34Bye.
00:40:38Setting up for the Cherry Blossom Art Festival.
00:40:40Setting up for the Cherry Blossom Art Festival.
00:40:43Yeah.
00:40:44Oh.
00:40:46Ta-da.
00:40:48Seriously?
00:40:49Okay, you still remember how to drive this thing?
00:40:52I think?
00:40:53All right, yeah.
00:40:54You put one foot in front of the other and you pedal.
00:40:57Let's go.
00:40:58Yeah.
00:40:59Why don't you take that one and you race?
00:41:00How's that sound?
00:41:04Is it weird that we're doing this?
00:41:07Why would it be weird?
00:41:08Because this is, like, total dating activity.
00:41:11And we are not dating.
00:41:13Oh, no, not a date.
00:41:14Just, uh, two friends.
00:41:16Cycling.
00:41:17Uh-huh.
00:41:18Since you brought it up, what's going on with your dating life, huh?
00:41:21I thought for sure you were going to end up marrying your ex,
00:41:23whatever his name was.
00:41:25Ha!
00:41:26I also thought I would marry whatever his name was.
00:41:30So, what happened?
00:41:32Well, he said he thought we'd lost our spark.
00:41:37And if he stayed with me, he'd feel like he was making the safe choice.
00:41:42Ouch.
00:41:43Yeah.
00:41:44Ouch.
00:41:46What did you think?
00:41:47Well, I was heartbroken.
00:41:49And I thought for sure he was wrong.
00:41:52Relationships are more than a spark.
00:41:55They're history and compatibility, sharing lives.
00:42:03But now I'm starting to see he was right.
00:42:06We would have been settling.
00:42:09The breakup was really hard.
00:42:11It made me question everything.
00:42:13I mean, I was so sure my life would turn out this one way.
00:42:19And then suddenly I was 29, single.
00:42:23My heart wasn't panning out the way I thought it would, and...
00:42:28I realized I couldn't keep living a dream.
00:42:31So you opened Canvas Creations?
00:42:33Yeah.
00:42:35It was sort of a plan B that's become a plan A.
00:42:43What about you?
00:42:44You dating anyone?
00:42:49No.
00:42:51Not yet.
00:42:54Well, this has actually been fun.
00:42:58Oh.
00:43:00I just wish it didn't need the actually again.
00:43:04I should get going.
00:43:08But there's something we should do first.
00:43:11Remember, we always used to do this after a bike ride.
00:43:14Brings back good memories.
00:43:16It does.
00:43:19I do remember the last time I was at the bikes.
00:43:22Okay.
00:43:23It was that spring when you pulled the secret admirer prank on me.
00:43:27This letter said my secret admirer would meet me at the bike rentals and reveal himself.
00:43:35I was so excited I told all my friends.
00:43:38And I waited for hours.
00:43:40And he never came.
00:43:43I'm sorry, Jamie. I was...
00:43:45Max, it's okay.
00:43:46We were kids.
00:43:47You know, the funny thing is, I actually really liked my secret admirer.
00:43:53I felt like he liked me too.
00:43:55Despite how mad I was at him for that.
00:43:59I actually kept the letters.
00:44:01I know.
00:44:02It's because, I don't know, they meant so much to me.
00:44:07Where'd you get that material anyway?
00:44:10I wrote it.
00:44:12No, really. Come on.
00:44:14Really, I wrote it.
00:44:18Well, how'd you come up with it?
00:44:20I thought of you.
00:44:23I thought of the look on your face when you would fall for the joke.
00:44:28Yeah, that one.
00:44:31Bye, Max.
00:44:42Hey, Renee, it's Jamie.
00:44:43I wanted to let you know I'll be turning in my painting tomorrow.
00:44:52Okay.
00:44:58Hello.
00:44:59Hi.
00:45:00Oh, come in. I just need to grab my bag.
00:45:02Sure.
00:45:05Wow.
00:45:06Lovely place.
00:45:08Thanks.
00:45:11Shall we?
00:45:12Yes.
00:45:22Check out this music in the park event.
00:45:25Yeah.
00:45:31You okay?
00:45:33What's going on?
00:45:35Oh, yeah.
00:45:37Just a funny coincidence.
00:45:40Oh, I didn't know they had live music here.
00:45:44It's a new monthly arts and culture series.
00:45:47Different sponsors bring in musicians and artists.
00:45:51I'm thinking of hosting a painting exhibit here this summer.
00:45:54You're going to host it?
00:45:57I might have buried the lead a bit, but I actually had up an offer to host it.
00:46:02Oh, really?
00:46:04Yeah.
00:46:05I might have buried the lead a bit, but I actually had up an arts foundation.
00:46:10Really?
00:46:12The Herman Arts Foundation.
00:46:14The Herman Arts Foundation that sponsors the Cherry Blossom Art Festival?
00:46:20Yeah, yeah.
00:46:22The painting I told you I was finishing is for the Emerging Artist Showcase.
00:46:27Really? Oh, what a small world.
00:46:30Yeah.
00:46:32There's something wrong.
00:46:34Oh.
00:46:36Well, I guess I'm just wondering if this is a conflict of interest?
00:46:44Oh, no, no. It's a happy coincidence.
00:46:48I don't judge the showcase. I have no effect on the outcome.
00:46:51Ah.
00:46:53I mean, I'll be at the judging to represent the foundation, but I have no sway on who wins.
00:46:59I see.
00:47:01So you'll be at the judging?
00:47:04Of course.
00:47:06What's wrong?
00:47:08Nothing. Nothing is wrong.
00:47:16You are never going to believe what happened.
00:47:19What's wrong? How was the date?
00:47:21Better question is, who is the date?
00:47:23Michael is actually Michael Herman from the Herman Arts Foundation?
00:47:28No way.
00:47:30Oh.
00:47:32When I told Renee about Canvas Creations, she mentioned the head of the foundation was interested, but I didn't realize that that was Michael.
00:47:38Huh? How funny.
00:47:40No, not funny.
00:47:42Why? Who cares? So you went on a date. He's not a judge, right?
00:47:46No, he's not a judge. And I won't be a contestant.
00:47:50Why not?
00:47:51Because I can't display a painting of a shadowy man giving me the exact rose Michael gave me, standing in front of the colonnade, exactly like the one he took me on a date in front of the art exhibition, exactly like the one he plans on hosting this summer.
00:48:11Oh yeah, that's bad.
00:48:13Yeah.
00:48:15What am I going to do? My painting is due in five days and I have nothing.
00:48:19No, you have something.
00:48:21What?
00:48:23You have five days.
00:48:26Great.
00:48:28I know I said I would deliver it today, but I need a few more days.
00:48:34Jamie, I need your painting in four days.
00:48:37Will you have it finished?
00:48:39Definitely. I have already made waves accepting your unfinished submission.
00:48:42Otherwise, I will have to give you spots to someone else.
00:48:45I understand.
00:48:46Okay. Thank you.
00:49:02Hi, honey.
00:49:04I thought we didn't start construction until next week.
00:49:07The contractor had a cancellation so he could begin earlier.
00:49:10Oh, that's right. Dad texted me about that.
00:49:13They were sad.
00:49:14Oh.
00:49:16He's been here with the workers since 7 a.m., so he just went to get them lunch.
00:49:20That is so sweet.
00:49:22I feel bad. I mean, I should be the one here at 7 a.m. I should be the one getting them lunch.
00:49:28It's okay, honey. He knows this is a hectic time for you.
00:49:32So, I have been waiting. Tell me all about Michael.
00:49:39He's great.
00:49:41He's smart.
00:49:42Cultured.
00:49:44Very handsome.
00:49:46I mean, he is literally my vision board come to life.
00:49:51Somehow.
00:49:57I don't know. There's something missing.
00:50:00When I first met him, I got, like, fluttery.
00:50:05And I didn't have that last night.
00:50:07I know. There's not always an immediate connection.
00:50:11So, we're going out again. He's going to take me to an art show opening.
00:50:15So, I think it just takes time.
00:50:19Jamie.
00:50:21You shouldn't have to convince yourself.
00:50:32Who is it?
00:50:34It's me.
00:50:35Who is it?
00:50:37It's me.
00:50:39Come in.
00:50:41Hi.
00:50:43I just made a bunch of cookies and I figured I better get them out of my apartment before I eat them all and I thought of you.
00:50:50Well, that is very sweet.
00:50:55Is this your painting for the showcase?
00:50:58Yeah.
00:51:00Can I see it?
00:51:02Um, it's very minimalist.
00:51:08Okay, what happened? I thought you were almost done with this.
00:51:11Well, long story short, be careful what you wish for.
00:51:18My last painting went awry.
00:51:22And instead of taking it as a sign I should give up on art, I've never wanted to paint more.
00:51:31That's great.
00:51:34Yeah, but I have a blank canvas.
00:51:37What would you tell one of your students?
00:51:43I would tell them not to focus on making, but on feeling.
00:51:51I would tell them to have fun.
00:51:55I would tell them to be playful.
00:52:02Yeah.
00:52:10That was playful, no?
00:52:13You didn't.
00:52:15I did.
00:52:26Oh!
00:52:28Oh, okay.
00:52:32Okay.
00:52:34Okay.
00:52:40Okay.
00:52:41Yeah?
00:52:42Yeah.
00:52:43I dare you.
00:52:45Go for it.
00:52:46Oh, it's coming.
00:52:47Go for it.
00:52:48It's coming.
00:52:52Nice try.
00:52:54I should get back to work.
00:52:56Okay.
00:52:58But thank you for the cookies.
00:53:02No problem.
00:53:16I like this.
00:53:17The colors are interesting.
00:53:18Those are gorgeous.
00:53:19Wait.
00:53:21After you.
00:53:24Thanks.
00:53:25Cheers.
00:53:26Cheers.
00:53:30Oh, there's some curators I want you to show your work to.
00:53:33Oh, I don't think I'm ready for that.
00:53:35Of course you are.
00:53:36I've no doubt you'll stun them with your talent.
00:53:40Well, that's very sweet.
00:53:42But first I actually have to have something to show them.
00:53:47What about your showcase submission?
00:53:49I thought you were almost finished.
00:53:50There was a...
00:53:51Hiccup.
00:53:53That hiccup sounds stressful.
00:53:57It is.
00:53:58It's a stressful time.
00:54:00I had to start over on my painting while also teaching
00:54:03and working with my dad to open another canvas creations.
00:54:08We're looking to franchise.
00:54:09So it's...
00:54:10That's incredible.
00:54:11You think?
00:54:12Of course.
00:54:13It'll be a steady source of income that gives you security.
00:54:16Yeah, that's true.
00:54:17It'll be a steady source of income.
00:54:19that gives you security.
00:54:20Yeah, that's true.
00:54:22But, I mean, the expansion means I won't have any time to paint.
00:54:26Now, maybe, but it's a short-term sacrifice for a long-term gain.
00:54:31And you can paint on the side, right?
00:54:35Yeah, but I'm a painter, not a paint-on-the-side-artist.
00:54:39Yes, but art is a living.
00:54:42It's an uncertain future, as you know.
00:54:46I'm not saying you should give up on painting.
00:54:49I know how difficult the art world is.
00:54:52It's good to have a backup plan.
00:54:56Should we see the work?
00:54:58Mm-hmm.
00:55:00Hi.
00:55:09Wow.
00:55:10Thank you for bringing me.
00:55:12Thank you for coming.
00:55:16Michael.
00:55:18I think you're wonderful, and I've really enjoyed our time together.
00:55:25But...
00:55:26But...
00:55:27You're using the past tense.
00:55:30I mean, we have so much in common, it seems like we'd be perfect.
00:55:37And yet, somehow, I just don't think we're the right match.
00:55:43But I'd still love to teach you.
00:55:47If that's something you want.
00:55:51I'll give it some thought.
00:55:56Okay.
00:56:06You never stop.
00:56:09Well, there is this special magic to night gardening.
00:56:12The flowering plants come out.
00:56:15The jasmine.
00:56:18I'm glad I caught you.
00:56:20I have something for you.
00:56:21Come on.
00:56:26Wait here one second.
00:56:28Okay.
00:56:35For your inspiration.
00:56:39And if that doesn't work, my micro-bro.
00:56:46No problem.
00:56:47That's very sweet.
00:56:49Thanks.
00:56:53Good night, Jamie.
00:56:56Good night, Max.
00:57:13Good night.
00:57:43Good night.
00:58:14Hey, Dad.
00:58:16Hi, honey. Just wondering if you're on your way.
00:58:19We were supposed to pick out paint today.
00:58:22I'm actually already back at the studio.
00:58:24Dad, I am so sorry.
00:58:26My piece is due in three days and I was up all night working on it.
00:58:30I...
00:58:32I completely forgot we were meeting.
00:58:34That's okay. We can pick out paint some other day.
00:58:37But, Jamie...
00:58:41Good luck with your piece.
00:58:59I come bearing paint.
00:59:01Thank you so much for picking it up.
00:59:03You're welcome.
00:59:04Cute.
00:59:06Hey, you have not texted me back since your date with Michael.
00:59:10Are you hiding something from me?
00:59:13Actually...
00:59:16Hi.
00:59:17Hey, guys.
00:59:19Hey.
00:59:20Hi.
00:59:21Oh.
00:59:23Thank you for picking up the extra cupcakes.
00:59:25No problem.
00:59:31So, what do you think?
00:59:36Hi.
00:59:38Your daughter is so talented.
00:59:40It's Jamie.
00:59:41Yes!
00:59:43Hi.
00:59:44I finished in time.
00:59:46I knew you could do it.
00:59:49I'm so proud of you.
00:59:51Thank you so much.
00:59:52Of course.
01:00:01So, what do you think?
01:00:05Well, I think it's safe to say this is an occasion where you can say even a kid could have done this one.
01:00:11Kidding.
01:00:13It's great.
01:00:15We're lucky to have you as a teacher.
01:00:17Oh, vice versa.
01:00:28Excuse me.
01:00:30Is that Michael?
01:00:31Yeah, I didn't know he was coming.
01:00:33Hi.
01:00:35Wow.
01:00:37Well, I'm glad you decided to show your work.
01:00:40I decided it's good to put myself out there.
01:00:43Even if I don't get the reception I hoped for.
01:00:47Jamie, I won't try to pretend.
01:00:49I like you.
01:00:51I was hoping we'd have a future.
01:00:53But I know that, like with painting, what matters is how it feels.
01:01:03Who is that?
01:01:04That's Jamie's dream man.
01:01:07Wait, wait. Who is that?
01:01:08His name is Michael. He runs the arts festival.
01:01:12Jamie's dating him.
01:01:14What?
01:01:15I'm sorry, Max. I didn't want you to get hurt.
01:01:18Why would I get hurt?
01:01:19Come on, you have a thing for Jamie. You always had a thing for Jamie.
01:01:23A thing?
01:01:26Well, what is the right word for 15 years of unspoken feelings?
01:01:31Max, maybe it's time to speak those feelings.
01:01:34Because we saw you and Jamie before and it looks like she feels it too.
01:01:38Yeah, I gotta go.
01:01:43Baby steps.
01:01:55Hey, you hungry? I made dinner.
01:02:00I could eat.
01:02:04Wow, your apartment is so nice.
01:02:09I'll try not to be offended by how surprised you sound.
01:02:12Whoa.
01:02:13I thought that you shouldn't have to wait till your show in Paris to eat French food.
01:02:19Well, I have no idea how I'll possibly win that show, but thank you.
01:02:25You know how to stir?
01:02:27Stirring is about the limit of my culinary talents.
01:02:31Well, at least you have that.
01:02:35I didn't know you cooked.
01:02:37Yeah, you know, I dabble.
01:02:40Tonight I made a Parisian dish called pomme aligot.
01:02:44It's just a fancy way of saying mashed potatoes with fondue on it.
01:02:50So the French birth Cezanne and Monet and now their greatest masterpiece, cheesy potatoes.
01:02:58What about their true masterpiece?
01:03:00Monet's water lilies.
01:03:02Oh, French fries.
01:03:04French fries.
01:03:06Of course.
01:03:07Of course.
01:03:30So, um, I saw you at the art exhibit talking to...
01:03:36Michael.
01:03:37Right. What's going on between you two?
01:03:41Well, um, I was teaching him to paint and we went on a date.
01:03:50And then I ended things.
01:03:55Why?
01:03:57You know, I'm not sure exactly.
01:04:00But things are over between you now?
01:04:03Yeah.
01:04:06Okay, um...
01:04:09Glad to hear that.
01:04:13I have something to tell you.
01:04:15Okay.
01:04:16Remember that whole year I pretended to be your secret admirer?
01:04:20Mm-hmm.
01:04:21I wasn't pretending. It wasn't a joke. Everything that I wrote was true.
01:04:28That's how I felt.
01:04:30I was gonna tell you that day at the bikes. I was there.
01:04:35But when I saw you, I just... I chickened out.
01:04:40And now I'm here trying to find the courage to tell you that 15 years later, I'm still an admirer.
01:04:53But I don't want it to be a secret anymore.
01:04:57Jamie, I have feelings for you.
01:05:00Oh.
01:05:03Well, um, thank you for telling me.
01:05:09I mean, I really don't know what to say. I... Spending time with you has been great.
01:05:15Great? But Max, I worry that next week you'll be interested in someplace else.
01:05:26Something else. Someone else. I mean, I know you.
01:05:31Oh. You... You think you know me? But this? This is who I am.
01:05:39This is who I am. Someone who wants to be with you. Someone who always has.
01:05:51Well, um, can I think about it?
01:05:55These cheese potatoes are not gonna eat themselves.
01:06:00Bon appetit.
01:06:30So, uh, Sundance or Golden Light?
01:06:34Uh, well, they're both great. You decide.
01:06:38I've never known you to be laissez-faire about paint.
01:06:41Yeah, they're both good options.
01:06:43You don't like either? I think I have some samples in the back.
01:06:54I finished my painting.
01:06:56That's wonderful.
01:06:58And as soon as I did, I felt like I want to start another one.
01:07:03And that made me realize I want to be painting.
01:07:09And on my breaks from painting, teaching.
01:07:13I don't want to be running a big business. I don't want to be hiring or marketing.
01:07:18So tell your dad.
01:07:20But he's so excited. I mean, I haven't seen him this happy in years.
01:07:24Plus, we've sunk so much time and money into this place.
01:07:29It just, I mean, it feels wrong to consider pulling away, but...
01:07:36It feels worse to keep going, knowing every minute I'd be here, I would want to be painting.
01:07:44I found the samples.
01:07:51Great.
01:08:00Oh, Jamie. Please tell me you have some good news.
01:08:04Yes, I finished this morning.
01:08:07Full disclosure, it's not the painting you approved, but...
01:08:11Renee, I think it is so much better.
01:08:18Here's a picture.
01:08:23Oh.
01:08:25Oh.
01:08:28And you'll have this delivered to me by tonight?
01:08:30Yes, tonight.
01:08:37Excuse me.
01:08:39Thank you. Thank you so much.
01:08:45Thanks.
01:08:46Why are you avoiding me?
01:08:48I'm not avoiding you.
01:08:49Yes, you are, since your date with Michael.
01:08:52What happened? Did you elope?
01:08:53Uh, no. The date was fine. Michael likes me. He expressed he hoped we'd have a future.
01:09:01Why do I feel like I should hold the confetti?
01:09:03Because I ended it.
01:09:04What? Why?
01:09:05Because I'm falling for Max.
01:09:07Oh, Jamie. You know I love Max, but you know how Max is. He can't commit to anything.
01:09:11I know.
01:09:12Michael seemed so perfect. And you're talking about a future?
01:09:15Again, I know. It makes no sense.
01:09:18You painted that whole vision board about Michael. I mean, that has to mean something.
01:09:21I think it means that in painting what I thought I want, I realized what I need.
01:09:29I just don't want you or Max to get hurt.
01:09:33I don't either.
01:09:36Oof. I have to go. Uh, dinner tonight?
01:09:39Oh, yeah. Tom and I are going to Patricio's for pizza. With Max. I guess we can double date now.
01:09:48Okay, bye.
01:09:50Oh, perfect. Yes.
01:09:54Hi.
01:09:56Hi.
01:09:59Jamie just left.
01:10:00Really? Sad I missed her.
01:10:03I bet you are.
01:10:04I bet I am.
01:10:05She told me something's been going on between the two of you.
01:10:08What did she say?
01:10:09Look, Max, you know I love you, and I think you're all these amazing things,
01:10:12but I don't want you to sweep Jamie off her feet into some whirlwind romance,
01:10:16and then two months from now, just up and leave her.
01:10:19I would never do that.
01:10:21Are you sure? Because you don't have the best track record.
01:10:24Yeah, I know, but—
01:10:25You never thought you could have her, so you didn't have to take your feelings seriously to actually commit.
01:10:30And Jamie deserves someone who can commit.
01:10:33She was just dating someone who wanted to, and she broke it off with him to be with him.
01:10:38Just don't hurt her.
01:10:55Hey, new neighbor.
01:10:57Hey.
01:10:58Are you free? I want to show you my painting before I turn it in.
01:11:02Actually, I'm not. I have something to do with work, so—
01:11:04Oh, work?
01:11:05Yeah.
01:11:07Okay, Max, what's going on?
01:11:10Jamie, I—
01:11:13I think you should be with Michael.
01:11:15Are you joking?
01:11:19No.
01:11:21Look, we both know that you deserve someone who can give you everything.
01:11:25Someone who can commit.
01:11:26Okay, well, I didn't ask you or anyone to commit.
01:11:29But it's really good to know you still can.
01:11:34I mean, Max, you pursued me.
01:11:36You told me that you had feelings for me, that you always have, and now I have feelings for you, and you're pulling away.
01:11:42But why? Because you're so scared of anything even remotely resembling commitment?
01:11:48No.
01:11:50Because I want you to be happy.
01:11:52No, that is not why.
01:11:54It's because this is who you are.
01:11:58You get so excited about something or someone, and then the second it stops being fun and starts being real, you just get scared and run away.
01:12:09You talk a big game about following your heart and living with no regret.
01:12:13And the truth is, that is either all talk or no talk.
01:12:20And the truth is, that is either all talk or when it comes to us, there is just no heart and no regret.
01:12:38So I guess it's true then.
01:12:42Every time I'm around you, I get hurt.
01:12:46I can't breathe.
01:12:50I can't breathe.
01:13:20I'm sorry.
01:13:51Hi, Jamie. It's Renee.
01:13:53I needed your piece last night, and so I have no option but to replace your painting.
01:14:00I'm sorry.
01:14:21Honey, we've been trying to call you.
01:14:23Jamie, what's going on?
01:14:25What's going on is I lost my place in the showcase, and I am not going to win the show in Paris.
01:14:30And I have no idea what my future as a professional artist looks like.
01:14:34But, even with all of that, I still don't want to give up on painting.
01:14:40I have no idea what my future as a professional artist looks like.
01:14:43But, even with all of that, I still don't want to give up on painting.
01:14:49Dad, I'm sorry.
01:14:51I know this entire expansion was my idea, and you're trying to help.
01:14:56But I just want to paint.
01:14:58And to teach when I can.
01:15:00I know you do.
01:15:01I'm glad you realized it, too.
01:15:03That you knew?
01:15:05Well, then why didn't you tell me?
01:15:07You had to figure it out on your own.
01:15:09I did it now, and not 20 years from now.
01:15:14I'm sorry.
01:15:15Don't be sorry.
01:15:16Even doing just this was fun.
01:15:18It gave me a reason to get out of bed in the morning.
01:15:20You mean other than your wife.
01:15:22And daughter.
01:15:25I'll find something else to do.
01:15:29You know, Dad, you want me to be happy, and I want you to be happy, too.
01:15:36Do you love this?
01:15:39If I helped get it running, and consulted as an artist-in-residence,
01:15:45could you continue without me?
01:15:47And run the business?
01:15:48Is that something you'd want to do?
01:15:51Definitely.
01:15:52Then, yes.
01:15:54I mean, it'll be hard without you, but I'll be happy knowing you're doing exactly what you should be doing.
01:16:01But, Jamie, how did you lose your spot in the showcase?
01:16:04Oh, I messed up my painting.
01:16:08And you can't fix it?
01:16:09No.
01:16:13But, maybe I could start over.
01:16:17Maybe I could start over.
01:16:47No, finally, finally, finally, finally, no.
01:16:54Oh, I can't believe it only gets better.
01:17:05It only gets better.
01:17:18You're here. I thought you lost your spot.
01:17:20I did, and I have no idea if this will work, but I...
01:17:24We'll be back.
01:17:25Okay.
01:17:26You're sure?
01:17:27Yeah.
01:17:28Renee.
01:17:29Jamie.
01:17:30I had to give your spot to someone else.
01:17:32I know.
01:17:33I know.
01:17:34I know.
01:17:35I know.
01:17:36I know.
01:17:37I know.
01:17:38I know.
01:17:39I know.
01:17:40I know.
01:17:41I know.
01:17:42I know.
01:17:43I know.
01:17:44I know.
01:17:45I know.
01:17:46It's someone else.
01:17:47I know, and I completely understand, but I have just poured my heart into this, and I was...
01:17:56I was just hoping you could.
01:18:10I can't put this in the showcase. It wouldn't be fair.
01:18:14I understand.
01:18:15But we can still show this.
01:18:17You can?
01:18:21You'll see. Leave it to me.
01:18:30Where have you been? I've called a hundred times.
01:18:32I know. I'm sorry. Long story short, right after I told you about Max,
01:18:39he, in typical Max fashion, lost interest and broke it off, and he said he thought I'd be better dating Michael.
01:18:46Oh, no.
01:18:47Oh, yes.
01:18:48No, that's not what happened.
01:18:51I gave Max a talking to, and I might have been a little harsh and said that Michael was what was best for you.
01:18:57What?
01:18:58I'm sorry. I had good intentions.
01:19:02So, Max backed off because he wanted what was best for me?
01:19:10And he thought that was Michael?
01:19:12Yeah.
01:19:13Ava, look, I know Max and I do not make sense, but when I'm with him,
01:19:21I feel like I do in a painting. You know, like, like it's where I should be.
01:19:28It's all I've ever wanted for you.
01:19:32Maybe next time, just, like, a little less meddling.
01:19:36Deal.
01:19:39Besides, you would make the best sister-in-law.
01:19:44Or aunt.
01:19:46You're pregnant.
01:19:49It's still early.
01:19:51Congratulations.
01:19:53I'm so happy for you. I have a million questions. I want to hear everything.
01:19:59Right now.
01:20:00We still have to go find Max.
01:20:01Yes.
01:20:03Is he here?
01:20:04Yeah, he's at the carousel.
01:20:06Hi, gotta go. Okay, bye.
01:20:07All right, everyone, if I could have your attention, please.
01:20:10We are about to announce our winner of the Emerging Artist Showcase.
01:20:15If I could have my judges step on stage with me, please.
01:20:25Max!
01:20:27Max!
01:20:28I have to talk to you.
01:20:30Uh, can I wait a minute?
01:20:32I'm sorry. No!
01:20:34Idiots.
01:20:35I'm so sorry. I'm just in the middle of a job interview.
01:20:37Not an interview. You know the job's yours if you want it.
01:20:41The landscape architect position?
01:20:43You're staying.
01:20:45Give me a minute?
01:20:46Mm-hmm.
01:20:49Yes.
01:20:50Someone wise, who apparently knows how I should be living my life more than I do,
01:20:55told me that not committing comes with regrets of its own.
01:20:59And you were right.
01:21:01I would regret giving up.
01:21:03I would regret running when I was scared.
01:21:05I would regret not giving myself a chance to see who I can really be.
01:21:11Most of all, I would regret not doing everything I can to be with you.
01:21:17Hold that thought.
01:21:19My painting's being displayed and I really want to show you.
01:21:31Jamie!
01:21:35No.
01:21:41I'm sorry.
01:21:43I'm sorry.
01:21:45It's okay.
01:21:50We're okay.
01:21:52After the art festival, I want you to find me so I can talk about a group show.
01:22:07It's beautiful.
01:22:09You know, aren't you glad you took my advice and committed?
01:22:14You know, you are still exasperating.
01:22:22You're still smiling.
01:22:38You're still smiling.