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00:00:00All right, good news! I think you guys are in great shape to start your LLC.
00:00:08Yeah, with your combined credit scores, I think you'll have no problem getting a small business loan with a manageable repayment schedule.
00:00:14And, if I may make a suggestion, you might want to set up a 529 for your daughter.
00:00:20That is a college fund that will accrue interest tax-free and can also serve as a safety net.
00:00:24Well, not that I think that you guys will need it. This all looks very promising.
00:00:30Ah, well, I'm happy that you're happy. Awesome. Okay, I will send all of this over this afternoon.
00:00:36Okay, bye!
00:00:44Happy birthday to you!
00:00:46Thank you! Cassie! Ah, this is gorgeous. I still can't believe you designed these in your spare time.
00:00:54Yeah! Best friends forever! I love you.
00:00:59Ooh, and for your traditional birthday present, your files. You're actually getting a pretty decent return. Minus the late penalty.
00:01:07I'm sorry, I'm such a mess. Thank you.
00:01:09My pleasure. It's kind of like a fun challenge, deciphering all those faded receipts.
00:01:14It's like one big chaotic puzzle.
00:01:17Speaking of big chaotic puzzles, how'd the talk with Anthony go?
00:01:22I don't know. As soon as I broached the topic of moving in, he totally shut down.
00:01:27What if you sat down, had a frank, even-keeled conversation? You know, map it out.
00:01:32Have you met him? Have you met me?
00:01:35Speaking of frank and even-keeled, shouldn't it be coming up on that time for you and Gordon?
00:01:40I know. We're at the three and a half year mark. So once we hit four years, then we're going to touch base about potentially moving in together and maybe engagement.
00:01:49Oh wow, cute.
00:01:51I'm familiar with the contents of your life plan excel sheet. You always have these logical excuses. What about the excitement?
00:01:58What's going to happen next? That wobbly stomach feeling? Nausea? Heartburn? Butterflies?
00:02:06My mom says hi and happy birthday.
00:02:08Aww. When are you driving up for the wedding?
00:02:10Uh, middle of next week.
00:02:12That's wrong. It's a good thing, isn't it?
00:02:15Yes. No, absolutely. It's just...
00:02:17It's happened fast. I haven't even met this Henry guy.
00:02:21Well, sounds like Bonnie knows about the wobbly stomach.
00:02:25Ooh, to be continued.
00:02:28Hi, Marina.
00:02:29Cassie, yes.
00:02:31I was actually hoping to set up a time to meet with you ahead of my upcoming review.
00:02:35You want a review for your review?
00:02:37Kind of. Um, well, as you know, I'm interested in moving into the managerial level. And while I know that it is a little bit early...
00:02:45By about two years.
00:02:47Right. I was hoping to pick your brain about the kind of work that I could be doing to at least get the partners and your attention, so they'll at least consider it.
00:02:59This is an accounting firm, not America's Got Talent. You do great work. Keep it up.
00:03:07Okay. Thank you.
00:03:13Hey, Mom. How's it going? How's Henry?
00:03:15Oh, he's wonderful.
00:03:16And how's the wedding prep?
00:03:18Funny you should ask.
00:03:20Uh, what happened?
00:03:22My wedding planner took off. Flew the coupe.
00:03:25What? Why?
00:03:26Yeah, she got chosen for one of these reality shows. Some sort of camping survival thing. And they came and swooped her up and that was that.
00:03:34That's so weird. Did she at least find a replacement?
00:03:38No, she didn't. But I did have a thought. I do know this very organized and artistic young lady who would be perfect for the job.
00:03:48Oh, perfect. Yeah, who is it?
00:03:50You.
00:03:52Are you being serious?
00:03:53Well, you were almost an event planner.
00:03:55You had that big internship.
00:03:57Which I didn't finish. And I'm an accountant now. I work with numbers, not with flowers and decorations and tulle or whatever.
00:04:04None of that matters.
00:04:06Pretty sure it matters.
00:04:07Just think. You can come out this weekend, tie up loose ends. Easy peasy.
00:04:12And you can get to know Henry, since you failed to make it out for my birthday this year.
00:04:18It'll give you a chance to approve of my new husband-to-be.
00:04:22Uh, yeah. Okay. Yeah.
00:04:25Thanks, honey.
00:04:26All right. I love you, Mom. Bye.
00:04:31My mom and dad got married at City Hall with no one there, so I think she's just excited to finally get to have this big day.
00:04:37I still can't believe that you have this mysterious long lost party planning hobby.
00:04:41It's event planning. And it wasn't a hobby. It was what I wanted to do for a while.
00:04:46That internship was actually kind of a big deal.
00:04:48But, you know, it wasn't meant to be.
00:04:51So, changed course, which brought me to Perkinson Hill LLP, where I'm the top performer at my level, thank you very much.
00:04:58And it all brought me to you.
00:05:02So, um, are you still coming out Friday or can you get away a little earlier?
00:05:07Well, the wedding's on Friday, right?
00:05:09No, it's Saturday.
00:05:10I swear you said Friday. I had Friday blocked off.
00:05:14Elliot literally just put something in my calendar.
00:05:16It's my mom's wedding. Pardon.
00:05:18Wouldn't you rather spend more quality time with your mom anyway?
00:05:21I would like to have my boyfriend by my side.
00:05:24I know it's not ideal.
00:05:44I'll get to you now, meet you somehow, someway.
00:05:51Oh, you're my blue heaven.
00:05:55I'll meet you right now and make it okay.
00:06:05Uh, excuse me. Do you mind if I sit here?
00:06:09Just the seating's kind of limited.
00:06:13Oh, yeah, no, sure, of course.
00:06:16Thanks.
00:06:19Oh.
00:06:20Whoa.
00:06:21That was close.
00:06:22Sorry, that was my fault.
00:06:24No, no, no, it was an accident.
00:06:26Well, here, here, I'm donating my fries to you for the inconvenience.
00:06:30And, you know, it's kind of a win-win since these are some of the best fries you're ever going to have in your life.
00:06:36Do you trust Curly's health and sanitation practices?
00:06:39I just kind of feel like in places like this, it's best to choose the hermetically sealed food.
00:06:43Oh, I see. You're one of those.
00:06:45One of those?
00:06:46Sorry, that came out the wrong way.
00:06:48Of course, it's important to keep one's health and safety in mind.
00:06:51Mm-hmm.
00:06:52Especially with a candy bar.
00:06:58Okay, fine.
00:07:05You win. That pie was delicious.
00:07:07See, that's because Curly uses fresh potatoes, not the frozen pre-cut kind.
00:07:12Right, so you're acquainted with this Curly.
00:07:14Yeah, occasionally I drive out just to eat here, actually.
00:07:18I'm trying to figure out his special spice blend.
00:07:21It's amazing the gems that you can find in such unexpected places.
00:07:25Wow. Well, thank you for the daily aphorism.
00:07:27Anytime.
00:07:31You doing some homework?
00:07:33Oh, yeah.
00:07:34Yeah, beginning to wonder what I got myself into.
00:07:37That's not a very good sign, but congratulations.
00:07:39Oh, no, no, no. No, no, I'm not the one getting buried.
00:07:44No, I'm single.
00:07:46I'm not single. I have a boyfriend.
00:07:49We have a plan.
00:07:51My mistake.
00:07:52But hot tip, it's actually best wishes.
00:07:55Oh, well, thanks for the tip.
00:07:57Thank you for the fry.
00:07:59I should probably actually get going.
00:08:02Oh, well, hey, good luck with all that.
00:08:06Thank you. Good luck with your spice quest.
00:08:09Best wishes.
00:08:32There she is.
00:08:44Henry, she's here.
00:08:47Oh, at long last.
00:08:49I mean, it's one birthday, and I never hear the end of it.
00:08:52Thank you for swooping in and saving us.
00:08:55Yeah.
00:08:56Cassie, I want you to meet my fiance, Henry.
00:08:59Henry, this is my favorite only daughter, Cassie, who's also our new wedding planner.
00:09:04Hey, easy on the titles.
00:09:06I'm just here to help out as much as I can.
00:09:08Well, it's so nice to meet you, Cassie.
00:09:10I've heard so much about you.
00:09:12Any favorite daughter of Bonnie's is a favorite daughter of mine.
00:09:15It's nice to meet you, too.
00:09:16Come on in.
00:09:17Hey, so tell me, how was the drive?
00:09:22I got you all set up with fresh sheets and towels.
00:09:27Marrying your father was the best day of my life, you know.
00:09:32And this one coming up will be, too.
00:09:35Not better or worse, just different.
00:09:39But the one definite bonus is that I get to spend it with you.
00:09:43Well, we better get started, then.
00:09:45What shall we start with first?
00:09:47Oh, I have a list.
00:09:48Oh, good.
00:09:49This was our former planner's work binder.
00:09:53It should have all the vendor orders and contacts.
00:09:56Well, perfect.
00:09:57And a week out, I assume we're down to the final details?
00:09:59Well, we're still looking at caterers.
00:10:01Right?
00:10:02That is a bit of a big detail.
00:10:05Do you guys have a theme or a vision for the wedding?
00:10:09I don't know.
00:10:10Love?
00:10:11You know what they say.
00:10:12Love is all you need.
00:10:14I'm going to go make some phone calls.
00:10:16Great.
00:10:17It's actually time for our daily cardio.
00:10:20All right.
00:10:21Trying to get our wedding clothes in shape.
00:10:23Oh, very good.
00:10:27Hey.
00:10:29Have a great run.
00:10:30All right.
00:10:31Ready?
00:10:32All right, see you later.
00:10:33I don't want to get a head start, Joe.
00:10:34It's my turn.
00:10:35Hi, Kyle here.
00:10:49Hi.
00:10:50I'm calling about a catering event for a wedding next weekend, June 23rd.
00:10:54The bride's last name is Mitchell.
00:10:55Right.
00:10:56Yeah, you said you were going to call and set up an interview, but you never did.
00:11:02Oh, no, that was the former planner.
00:11:04I'm the new planner.
00:11:05I'm Cassie.
00:11:06Oh, okay.
00:11:07Well, hi, Cassie.
00:11:08Hi.
00:11:09Okay, so I have a few questions.
00:11:11First off, what is your catering company's name?
00:11:16Shaq.
00:11:18Shaq Catering.
00:11:20Very quirky.
00:11:21Right.
00:11:22Can you tell me a little bit about your culinary experience?
00:11:26Well, I attended the Culinary Institute of New York.
00:11:31I followed that up with a series of noteworthy apprenticeships, one in Paris and the other in New York.
00:11:37Oh, wow.
00:11:38Okay, well, that sounds promising.
00:11:41You know, maybe we should just set up an in-person interview instead.
00:11:45Oh, I was just going to suggest that.
00:11:48Great.
00:11:49Can you actually meet this afternoon?
00:11:50I can come to you.
00:11:51Yeah, why not?
00:11:52I'll send you the address.
00:11:54Perfect.
00:11:55I wish you would just pull that catering ad.
00:11:57Why?
00:11:58We need the extra revenue.
00:11:59No, we're doing fine.
00:12:00Barely fine.
00:12:01Not exactly what every entrepreneur strives for.
00:12:03We have a devoted following.
00:12:05We have a niche following.
00:12:06We're not supposed to be a secret club.
00:12:08Catering could be good to us.
00:12:10You know, free advertising.
00:12:11Plus, you could try something new.
00:12:13Maybe add something new to the menu.
00:12:15Maybe something elevated.
00:12:16You know I hate that term.
00:12:18What term?
00:12:19Elevated?
00:12:20Yes.
00:12:21It's just so pretentious.
00:12:22It actually doesn't mean anything.
00:12:23And there's nothing wrong with our menu.
00:12:24There are five mains in the menu.
00:12:25There are five great mains.
00:12:26They haven't changed in three years.
00:12:28You've got to be bored out of your skull.
00:12:29I'm not bored.
00:12:30No.
00:12:31I just know what's good.
00:12:32Why don't you try digging into your old repertoire?
00:12:34You know, let's open dinner with a different concept.
00:12:36Well, one thing's for sure.
00:12:39I never tire of your brisket.
00:12:42Speaking of brisket, make me a sandwich.
00:12:44Uh, when this Cassie woman calls,
00:12:47can you just tell her I'm in the back?
00:12:49Making me a sandwich.
00:12:51Yes, making you a sandwich, brother.
00:12:54♪
00:12:59♪
00:13:04♪
00:13:09♪
00:13:12♪ Hold my hand where the courage sticks ♪
00:13:16♪ Shine your light where the darkness lives ♪
00:13:21♪
00:13:24Hello?
00:13:28Good afternoon.
00:13:30Hi, um, I'm looking for Shaq Catering.
00:13:34You'll want to talk to my brother, the chef.
00:13:36He's on the patio.
00:13:38Follow me.
00:13:40Kyle, your three o'clock is here.
00:13:42Hey.
00:13:45Kyle?
00:13:47Cassie?
00:13:48You're a caterer and a carpenter.
00:13:51Oh, no, no, this is just a hobby.
00:13:53Is it for your kids?
00:13:54Oh, no, no, no, no kids here.
00:13:56My niece and nephew.
00:13:58They're Phil's kids.
00:14:00Oh, okay.
00:14:01Shall we head inside and chat?
00:14:03Great, sounds good.
00:14:05All right.
00:14:07You can have a seat.
00:14:08Thanks.
00:14:09Uh, Phil, would you like to join us?
00:14:11No, I'm just going to linger awkwardly over here and read my paper.
00:14:15He's my brother.
00:14:18So you're a wedding planner?
00:14:19Yeah.
00:14:20No, no, I'm a CPA.
00:14:23My mom's former planner fell through, so I'm just helping her out.
00:14:27Oh, that's really nice of you.
00:14:29Yeah, um, so this is our menu.
00:14:32Fun.
00:14:33So, uh, Saturday the 23rd, that's a week from today.
00:14:37How many guests?
00:14:3885.
00:14:40Sorry, I think I misunderstood.
00:14:42I thought you were a caterer caterer.
00:14:44You know, like canapes, a little baby quiche, chicken or shrimp.
00:14:47Uh, that doesn't sound very original to me.
00:14:50It's kind of what you do for a wedding.
00:14:53Well, we are flexible and amenable to requests.
00:14:56I mean, this is what we do best.
00:14:59And I happen to know that there are some very, very popular brazen trends in catering right now.
00:15:05You got food trucks, taco bars, why not barbecue?
00:15:09I get it, yeah.
00:15:10I think I was just hoping for something a little more elevated for this special occasion.
00:15:16Right.
00:15:17You had mentioned you have a background in French cuisine.
00:15:19Sure, and I take all of those skills that I learned and I apply them here.
00:15:23Food doesn't have to be elevated to be amazing.
00:15:27Cool.
00:15:28Okay, well, thank you for your time.
00:15:30I have all your info.
00:15:32I am seeing a couple other companies, so I'll let you know.
00:15:37It was nice to meet you again.
00:15:38Yeah, you too.
00:15:39Nice to meet you, pal.
00:15:40Bye-bye.
00:15:44Well, looks like that's that.
00:15:46Let's work.
00:15:55Here at the Cozy Luxe Inn, tables and chairs are all included.
00:15:58We have a darling little archway we can put up for the ceremony.
00:16:02You're currently signed up for the silver package.
00:16:05We do have a gold package that includes catering.
00:16:08That's good to know.
00:16:09Yeah, I was a little stuck on that.
00:16:11Well, you can't beat the convenience and practicality of keeping vendors in-house.
00:16:15Sure.
00:16:17You have a lot of freedom with decorating.
00:16:19People like going with balloons.
00:16:21Balloons?
00:16:22Was there an event in here earlier today?
00:16:24No.
00:16:25Why do you ask?
00:16:26Oh, getting a strong scent of, um...
00:16:31roast beef?
00:16:32I like roast beef.
00:16:34Maybe that's just the smell of hundreds of happy memories.
00:16:40Well, I'll let you guys poke around.
00:16:42Thanks.
00:16:47Did you guys pick this place?
00:16:49Well, we didn't pick it.
00:16:50It was what was available.
00:16:52Ashley mentioned a plan about decorating and brightening it up a bit.
00:16:56I didn't quite see that in the binder.
00:16:58I didn't see much in the binder.
00:17:01You know, the in-house catering is definitely a plus,
00:17:03but how would you feel about looking at other venues?
00:17:06I'm not sure there are better options in Meadowville.
00:17:09Besides, the wedding is coming up so fast.
00:17:12The cozy luxe makes things easy.
00:17:14There's no natural light.
00:17:16I mean, I can't help but think that there's got to be a better option out there.
00:17:19I mean, something that's more you.
00:17:21Yeah.
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00:17:56Oh, I'm so horny!
00:17:57Chloe!
00:18:16Stolen from the palm of your bedtime press
00:18:23♪ Morning, I search for my old ways ♪
00:18:29♪ Hanging within the quiet light, unspoken ♪
00:18:36Oh, your grandmother really knew how to throw a party.
00:18:41Yeah.
00:18:42She looks so happy.
00:18:44Oh, I forgot to mention,
00:18:47Gordon might not be able to come to the wedding.
00:18:49Oh no.
00:18:50Yeah. Is everything okay?
00:18:51Yeah, no, Gordon's fine.
00:18:53It was just a lapse in communication
00:18:55and his work is at a critical point, so.
00:18:58You guys have been together a long time now.
00:19:01Don't you think it's time he popped a question?
00:19:03Oh, I don't think there will be any pops.
00:19:06He's not exactly the romantic showmanship type.
00:19:10Which is fine, you know, it's no rush.
00:19:12Sounds like someone's putting it off.
00:19:15Hello?
00:19:16Hi Cassie, this is Phil from Shack Catering.
00:19:18Hi, Phil, it's catering.
00:19:21Before you make any final catering decisions,
00:19:23I wanted to invite you to an unofficial menu tasting.
00:19:26Kyle will be catering an event
00:19:27and perhaps you could come by after, say 4 p.m.?
00:19:30It's at Sycamore Park.
00:19:31Well, thanks for letting me know.
00:19:33No, I will check with the bride and groom.
00:19:35Great.
00:19:36We'd really love the opportunity
00:19:37to make your occasion special.
00:19:40Okay, bye, Phil.
00:19:41All right.
00:19:42Hey.
00:19:43What was that?
00:19:43I just got you a second interview.
00:19:45What?
00:19:46Look, I know we have our ongoing banter
00:19:48about business goals,
00:19:49but the truth is finances aren't great.
00:19:53I know you have your ideals, but what good are they
00:19:54if we have to close shop?
00:19:56Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:20:03Okay, so I have my doubts about this caterer,
00:20:06but I wanted to bring you guys along
00:20:07just to get the conversation going.
00:20:09Great.
00:20:10So, what do you think?
00:20:10Just to get the conversation going.
00:20:12Great.
00:20:13I'm so excited.
00:20:17Wait, is Kyle Billings the caterer we're meeting?
00:20:21You know Kyle?
00:20:22Yeah, we go to the barbecue shack all the time.
00:20:24His barbecue is the best.
00:20:26It's our favorite.
00:20:27Oh, okay, well, it's best if we just hide
00:20:30all the excitement just in case
00:20:31I still want to suss some things out.
00:20:33You're the expert, huh?
00:20:35Hey, hey.
00:20:36Hey, Kyle.
00:20:37So, these are my clients, Bonnie and Henry.
00:20:39Oh, I know you two.
00:20:40I didn't realize you were getting hitched.
00:20:42Well, congratulations.
00:20:44That's great.
00:20:45Here, come on.
00:20:46Get out of the rain.
00:20:47It's rare we get a sun shower like this.
00:20:49Here, hop in.
00:20:51It's funny, recently I was actually informed
00:20:53that it's congratulations to the groom
00:20:55and best wishes to the bride.
00:20:57Yeah, apparently congratulations implies
00:20:59that the bride was lucky to have earned the engagement.
00:21:03So, it's probably best to say best wishes to both.
00:21:07It should be congratulations to me.
00:21:09I'm the one who proposed.
00:21:11Yep, she was the hunter and I was struck by her arrow.
00:21:16Well, today we have pork and tri-tip
00:21:19and I took the liberty to put together
00:21:20a couple plates for you along with some sides.
00:21:23So, if you just sit tight, I'll be right back.
00:21:27You're welcome.
00:21:37Hmm.
00:21:41Good, isn't it?
00:21:43It is.
00:21:45She's not sure that it's right for this occasion.
00:21:48I mean, Mom, can you imagine eating this
00:21:49in your wedding dress?
00:21:51I mean, birthday party, yes.
00:21:52Wedding, I don't know.
00:21:55You make a good point.
00:21:57I think for now, maybe we just keep Ryo
00:21:59for something a little more elegant.
00:22:01Well, I for one love his cooking.
00:22:04But, you may be right,
00:22:05something elegant would be more fitting.
00:22:07Yeah, I noticed that the menu at the Cozy Lux
00:22:10was more upscale.
00:22:12I think I even saw Chicken Kiev on the menu.
00:22:15Yeah, yeah, I like that idea.
00:22:19Well, yeah, we can keep that in mind.
00:22:25So, you donate everything you make here to the youth league?
00:22:28Yeah, all the proceeds go to the frats.
00:22:30It's a little project of mine.
00:22:32You write it off, right?
00:22:33Write it off?
00:22:34Yeah, taxes?
00:22:35No, no, that's not why I do it.
00:22:38No, of course not, but there's no reason not to.
00:22:41If you're not writing it off,
00:22:42you're actually losing money.
00:22:44I can't imagine that your profit margins
00:22:46are exceptionally high at the shack.
00:22:47So, you're speculating about my profit margins?
00:22:49I can't help it, it's my job.
00:22:53But, I'm actually off topic.
00:22:55If you are still interested in catering my mom's wedding,
00:22:59I would love to hire you.
00:23:02It's very clear that you care about what you do,
00:23:04and I like that.
00:23:06Are you sure you can handle my low brow cuisine?
00:23:09I don't think it's low brow.
00:23:12That being said, I will need you to meet me at 23,
00:23:16or actually, let's make it 35% of the way
00:23:18towards high brow,
00:23:19if only to save on the direct dating costs.
00:23:25Okay, let's do it.
00:23:27For Bonnie and Henry.
00:23:29Okay.
00:23:32Hey, well, now the catering's all done.
00:23:34Just have to find a venue.
00:23:35Well, I really do think the cozy luxe
00:23:37will be just fine, honey.
00:23:39As your wedding planner,
00:23:40I would like to do better than just fine.
00:23:42Well, what matters is we're all together.
00:23:44Just think, your grandma Eleanor got married in a barn.
00:23:48Just shows, anywhere will work just fine.
00:23:51Well, hey, barn weddings are all the rage right now.
00:23:53As usual, grandma was ahead of her time.
00:23:55Oh, my mom and dad's wedding was outdoors,
00:23:58so I'm sure it'll be fun.
00:23:59My mom and dad's wedding was outdoors,
00:24:01sort of a spring festival,
00:24:04and there was this huge thunderstorm
00:24:06that came in right after their ceremony,
00:24:09so they had to band together
00:24:11and move inside her dad's barn.
00:24:13But, according to her, it was magical.
00:24:17Well, I have an idea.
00:24:19Wow.
00:24:21This may produce an appearance.
00:24:23Oh, I think it's perfect, actually.
00:24:29Can I open the other one?
00:24:32Wow.
00:24:37Oh, this is fantastic.
00:24:41Okay, so, what are we going to do?
00:24:44We're going to have a party.
00:24:46We're going to have a party.
00:24:48Okay, so, let's say we wanted to rent the space out.
00:24:51Could we maybe clean some of this stuff out of the way?
00:24:54Do some painting and mending?
00:24:56You can do anything you like.
00:24:58It's a barn.
00:24:59Oh, honey, let's be reasonable.
00:25:02Okay, so, it might be a little hard to imagine,
00:25:04but try and picture this place all cleaned out and decorated.
00:25:08We could have the market lights for the reception.
00:25:10That would be beautiful.
00:25:12Rustic chic.
00:25:13Grounded and earthy, with a little nod to vintage.
00:25:16You know?
00:25:17Subtle interplay of sophistication and whimsy.
00:25:19Just like you.
00:25:21That's very true.
00:25:23What do you think?
00:25:25I love it.
00:25:27It's a lot of work.
00:25:29You're not going to try and do it alone, are you?
00:25:31No.
00:25:40Hey.
00:25:41Hey.
00:25:42Did I miss a meeting?
00:25:44No, I'm just dropping by.
00:25:46Yeah, I wanted to express how excited I am that you're catering the wedding.
00:25:51Oh, yeah.
00:25:53And also to talk to you about an additional opportunity.
00:25:56I found the perfect venue, but I may need a hand prepping it.
00:26:01And maybe, like, a bit of carpentry work.
00:26:04Which, of course, is why I thought of you.
00:26:06And if you'd be willing to help me out,
00:26:10then I would obviously pay you for your time.
00:26:12Also, in return, I could help you get your business finances in order.
00:26:16No charge.
00:26:18You're obviously very talented, and I think this place could thrive.
00:26:22Well, yeah, you see, that's the thing.
00:26:25I have to run this place on top of the catering duties.
00:26:29I could fill in.
00:26:31It's about time I pulled my weight.
00:26:33We could really use the financial consultant, Kyle.
00:26:36Go. Have fun. Make dreams come true.
00:26:39Okay. Let's do it.
00:26:41All right. Go hang up that apron.
00:26:43Okay.
00:26:52Okay, so I know it needs a little bit of work, but...
00:26:57people travel from all over for the perfect rustic-chic experience.
00:27:03And we have it right here.
00:27:05You know, it just needs a little bit of love, you know?
00:27:08Picture this all cleared out.
00:27:10A light breeze. Some string lights.
00:27:13You know, back up ambiance from some fireflies.
00:27:19All right. Where do we start?
00:27:22Yeah. All right.
00:27:24So there are so many options here,
00:27:26but I'm thinking that if we do the ceremony in this area,
00:27:29then by later on in the evening...
00:27:31No, no, this is working so far.
00:27:33Okay. Yeah, I did some scene design for theater in high school and college, so...
00:27:38Why didn't you pursue it as a career?
00:27:40Oh, I did. Well, I almost did.
00:27:43I wanted to be an event planner,
00:27:45which is, I guess, why my mom thought I'd be any good at this.
00:27:48Well, seems to me like you're doing just fine.
00:27:51Hey, did you want to add anything to the list for the hardware store?
00:27:54Sure. Let's take a look.
00:27:57This is a lot of paint.
00:27:59Yeah, I thought it might be nice to add some swaths of light paint,
00:28:02maybe like an eggshell, just brighten the place up a bit.
00:28:05Or you could just let the natural wood do its own thing
00:28:08and not try to make it something it isn't.
00:28:10Do its own thing?
00:28:11Well, yeah, I mean, if you're going to go rustic, go rustic, right?
00:28:14Yeah, but you don't want to forget about the cheek, you know?
00:28:17And besides, I'm not thinking of painting the whole barn, just accents.
00:28:21Is a barn really a place for accents, though?
00:28:23Well, as a designer, I think that I would like to...
00:28:26Well, actually, not to quibble here,
00:28:28but in this instance, aren't you the coordinator
00:28:30and I'm the designer as far as the structure is concerned?
00:28:33I mean, you hired me for a reason, right?
00:28:36Okay, yeah, let's just, uh, let's table this.
00:28:39You know, we're getting ahead of ourselves anyway.
00:28:41Great idea. Absolutely. I'll, uh, let's be over here.
00:28:44Yeah, great.
00:28:47A little more to my side.
00:28:49Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:28:50Yeah.
00:28:51So I've gone ahead and put the order in
00:28:53for the rose gold chivari cherries,
00:28:55and now the question is, do I go with the round or the circular?
00:28:58All right.
00:28:59All right, what do you think is under this thing?
00:29:01Ooh, something harmless.
00:29:03Oh, yeah, sure, something harmless.
00:29:05Uh, okay, on three, the real question is, why chivari cherries?
00:29:09Oh, they're beautiful.
00:29:10They have these gorgeous ornate back shapes on them.
00:29:12No, no, I know what they are.
00:29:13Don't you think they're just sort of a little expected?
00:29:16One, two, three!
00:29:19I can't believe you.
00:29:20I can't believe you.
00:29:21I expected you to be classic.
00:29:23No, I don't.
00:29:25I'm gonna do it this time. You're gonna listen.
00:29:27Promise?
00:29:28Promise.
00:29:29On three.
00:29:30I think we can agree that this isn't a structural design element.
00:29:33You follow me, promise?
00:29:34Yep.
00:29:35On three.
00:29:36One, two, three!
00:29:39Oh, see?
00:29:40Huh.
00:29:41It's harmless.
00:29:42It's such a shame that we have the ability to do anything,
00:29:44and you just want to just play it so by the book.
00:29:47What is wrong with playing by the book?
00:29:49We're gonna have to haul this out of here.
00:29:50Why? It's a barn wedding.
00:29:52Isn't this part of the aesthetic?
00:29:53What do you want, people just hanging out on hay bales?
00:29:55Yes.
00:29:56No.
00:29:57You know, kids can play on it and stuff.
00:30:00Please.
00:30:03Really?
00:30:05No.
00:30:09Okay.
00:30:11In the box.
00:30:12In the box.
00:30:14In the box.
00:30:20What up, wedding planets to the stars?
00:30:22Not quite.
00:30:23How's it going?
00:30:24Oh, it's good.
00:30:25You know, I definitely took a lot on,
00:30:27but it's actually kind of cool.
00:30:29Do you at least have help?
00:30:30Yeah, I have this Cedar Carpenter person.
00:30:33Person.
00:30:34Interesting.
00:30:35Yeah, well, he's definitely not short on input.
00:30:37I'll tell you one thing I don't miss about the theater.
00:30:39Artistic temperament.
00:30:41I don't. You don't miss them.
00:30:43You sound...
00:30:44something.
00:30:45Something?
00:30:46Yeah.
00:30:47Energized.
00:30:48Fluttery.
00:30:50I don't know, I guess I'm just excited this is all actually kind of coming together.
00:30:54Oh, speaking of.
00:30:56The reason I called.
00:30:57I might have a fun opportunity.
00:30:59Oh?
00:31:00How would you feel about DJing my mom's wedding?
00:31:03You can come down the day before, dust off the old equipment.
00:31:07It would be an honor.
00:31:08Yes!
00:31:09We'll start putting a playlist together.
00:31:11Okay, fine.
00:31:13Yes!
00:31:18Oh, honey, did you see we finally got our poster from London?
00:31:22No, I didn't.
00:31:23It's right here.
00:31:27Ah!
00:31:28Oh, wow, I don't know why, I always thought it was the twelfth night.
00:31:31Nope, I met Henry at a Midsummer Night's Dream.
00:31:35Life imitating art.
00:31:36What do you mean?
00:31:38Oh, you know, like all the little errors and mishaps that brought us together.
00:31:42The course of true love never did run smooth.
00:31:45I don't know that I know that.
00:31:47Well, besides the confusion of the night my ticket was for, luckily they let me in on that Saturday.
00:31:53Three seats away from me.
00:31:54But then there were that young couple that were flirting, so they wanted to sit next to each other.
00:31:59So we all moved around one way, but then things went sour and they wanted to move apart.
00:32:04Just like the two couples of the play.
00:32:06So then somehow, through all the shuffling, I ended up next to your mother.
00:32:12And what can I say?
00:32:14The magic of the play just washed over us.
00:32:18As if Puff cast a spell on us as well, wow.
00:32:22You know, Cassie did the set design for a Midsummer Night's Dream in high school.
00:32:27And that little high school is what started my enthusiasm for the Bard.
00:32:31Oh.
00:32:32In fact, I dare say that production stood up to the one we saw.
00:32:36I dare say you're a bit biased.
00:32:40Of course.
00:32:43It sounds like you're making unnecessary work for yourself.
00:32:45Yeah, but you had to see it. Those carpets were awful.
00:32:48I mean, there was no natural light.
00:32:49I didn't want to make it special for her.
00:32:53Anyways, um, hey, any luck on Saturday?
00:32:56Did you get a chance to move that meeting?
00:32:59Uh, no. I doubt it'll change.
00:33:02I thought we were settled on that anyways.
00:33:05Yeah, but I thought you'd at least try.
00:33:09Well, we'll see each other soon enough.
00:33:11That's not the point.
00:33:13You know, I think I just need some time to think about it.
00:33:20I thought we were okay.
00:33:22I don't know. I'll call you when I get back to Chicago on Sunday.
00:33:26Okay.
00:33:27Okay, bye.
00:33:44It's just that it's her special day, so I want something nice.
00:33:48Like, maybe a slightly refined version of your menu?
00:33:52Maybe, like, something with dough or little cakes or, ooh, you know what I'm picturing?
00:33:57A fancy Pop-Tart.
00:33:59You really don't know anything about cuisine, do you?
00:34:02No, that's why I have you.
00:34:07Don't be that.
00:34:08I once went to this wedding where they had these cute mini egg rolls.
00:34:11Absolutely not.
00:34:12I will not make anything with cute little or mini in the front of it.
00:34:15And nothing with toothpicks.
00:34:18Wow, what do hors d'oeuvres ever do to you?
00:34:20Terrible things.
00:34:23No, I just think that those things are fake sophisticated.
00:34:26Oh, wow.
00:34:27There's no art, there's no soul.
00:34:28Food should just be honest with itself.
00:34:32Yes, Cassie, beware all the maniacal food out there lying to itself.
00:34:39You're an enigmatic guy, Al.
00:34:40You're like...
00:34:42You're like a snob, but a snob about not being a snob.
00:34:46But also kind of a snob.
00:34:51Oh, sorry.
00:34:52It's just work.
00:34:53One second.
00:34:54You couldn't get time off for your mom's wedding?
00:34:57No, I did.
00:34:58I'm just up for promotion, so I don't want my work to lag too much.
00:35:01And normally, I find it quite soothing.
00:35:05Explain.
00:35:06Oh, well, it's just satisfying when all the numbers shake out.
00:35:10You know, it's like everything just lines up.
00:35:13It's like everything's going to be okay.
00:35:16Wow.
00:35:17That's astonishingly dorky.
00:35:22Speaking of, I think it's my turn to hold up my end of the bargain.
00:35:26Shall we take a gander at last year's taxes?
00:35:29Can't wait.
00:35:33You mean now?
00:35:34Yeah.
00:35:36Okay.
00:35:50This is your filing cabinet.
00:35:52Okay.
00:35:53Look, I understand your skepticism, but everything has been running just fine.
00:35:58We pay our bills, we haven't been burned down.
00:36:01You know, if it ain't broke.
00:36:03Besides, I do have a system.
00:36:06Tax returns are in April.
00:36:10Mm-hmm.
00:36:12So that's about a fourth of the way up from the bottom.
00:36:17Okay.
00:36:19Yeah, would you hold this, please?
00:36:24Explain what's going on back there.
00:36:27That's the kitchen.
00:36:30This is the line.
00:36:31This is the grill.
00:36:32That's the fridges.
00:36:33That's not what I meant.
00:36:34I can't help but notice that it is especially orderly in there.
00:36:38Oh, well, that's mise en place.
00:36:40It's a system, or philosophy, that chefs use.
00:36:42It means everything in its place.
00:36:45If everything is in its place, and there's order, and that, you know,
00:36:48the service is that much more smoother, it's an ethical code, really.
00:36:52Right, right.
00:36:54Anywhere else you could maybe apply that philosophy?
00:36:57Also, I know what a mise en place is, dummy.
00:37:00I've seen the Food Network.
00:37:04Excuse me, dummy?
00:37:06I hate to say it, but you might need to pull back on the charity gigs.
00:37:10No, it's not an option.
00:37:12Why not?
00:37:13Because it's too important to me, and I don't see the point in doing any of this if I'm not giving back.
00:37:18Oh, boy.
00:37:20I understand that.
00:37:21But you can't sustain it unless you offset it with more revenue.
00:37:24That is just math.
00:37:26But I understand it's a lot to take in.
00:37:28Question?
00:37:29Yeah?
00:37:30Why all the reluctance to anything upscale or elevated?
00:37:35Well, it's this assumption that upscale is better, you know?
00:37:39I mean, here, I'll give you a perfect example.
00:37:41I've been perfecting my barbecue sauce for years, okay?
00:37:45And there's just as much reverence in that that there is in any foie gras foam or whatever.
00:37:51Barbecue sauce is pretty good.
00:37:53What's in it?
00:37:56Well, I'll tell you what's in it.
00:37:58Lyon, Paris, New York, my childhood, years of searching, you name it.
00:38:04Right, so it's a secret and you're never going to tell me?
00:38:07No, I just like putting soul and perfection in the familiar.
00:38:13And besides, it's more accessible.
00:38:16You reach more people.
00:38:18Fair enough.
00:38:20Okay.
00:38:28Tell me what you see.
00:38:30The front of a restaurant.
00:38:31Yeah, but how would I know that?
00:38:33Does it look inviting?
00:38:35Well, it doesn't have to. It's the food that matters.
00:38:37Word of mouth, right?
00:38:40Plus, this storefront doesn't protest too much.
00:38:43I think that you should invest in some signage that just really represents you and what you do.
00:38:48You can't afford to overlook the walk-in business.
00:38:51Are you being an accountant right now or a designer?
00:38:53An accountant.
00:38:55And a friend.
00:38:58You do amazing things here. We just, we need to get more people to experience it.
00:39:03I'll think about it.
00:39:05I will take it.
00:39:11Oh, that's amazing.
00:39:13That's homemade.
00:39:14We made them.
00:39:15One of them.
00:39:16Okay, but no butterscotch pudding could be homemade.
00:39:19Yeah, well, I'm full of surprises.
00:39:22So tell me about your boyfriend.
00:39:23Oh.
00:39:25Well, his name is Gordon.
00:39:27He's an engineer and he's working in app development right now.
00:39:31Well, he must be pretty excited to get to see your work at the wedding.
00:39:36He won't be at the wedding.
00:39:39It's work stuff, but it's probably for the best.
00:39:42Anyways, I can just focus on the planning.
00:39:45Yeah.
00:39:46Yeah, that sounds practical.
00:39:49So what do you think about your mom and Henry's whirlwind romance?
00:39:55Yeah, meeting in London on vacation six months later getting married?
00:39:59Yeah, it's a bold move.
00:40:01But, uh, no, my mom, she's a smart lady.
00:40:06Well, you can't deny it.
00:40:09They are pretty cute.
00:40:11They are.
00:40:16Yeah.
00:40:22Hey, you want to join me and Henry for a game of Monopoly?
00:40:27You can show him your cutthroat accounting skills.
00:40:30I wish.
00:40:32Yeah, I can't. I'm sorry, Mom. I got to work.
00:40:35Okay, just wanted to check.
00:40:37Don't work too hard.
00:40:46Hey, bro.
00:40:47Hey, buddy.
00:40:48Is that what I think it is? Beeper Rod?
00:40:50Don't get too excited. Don't read into it too much, okay?
00:40:53I went into Des Moines today and I was just feeling inspired, you know?
00:40:56Inspired, huh?
00:40:59That's a French brew right there.
00:41:06Hey.
00:41:08Hey. Good morning.
00:41:10Good morning.
00:41:12Sorry I'm so late.
00:41:13I was up late last night doing work and I fell asleep without setting my alarm.
00:41:17What's going on?
00:41:18Well, the market lights arrived today.
00:41:20Inspired me to run some more electricity.
00:41:23Well, that's a good idea.
00:41:25Incidentally, I had another good idea.
00:41:27Here, follow me.
00:41:30More tea?
00:41:32Okay. Now, I still feel like this space is too tight for both the reception and the ceremony.
00:41:38So what if, instead of renting, we just build the tables?
00:41:40That might be a touch too DIY.
00:41:42No, no, no. Hear me out.
00:41:44We could easily build long, farm-style tables, flanking the sides,
00:41:48so Ronald has the lumber and we could just use barrels as support.
00:41:52Then we could offset the roughness with your Chiavari chairs.
00:41:56This would leave room for the ceremony.
00:41:58So we use the chairs for the ceremony and then we move them?
00:42:01Well, either way, for the reception, we just got to clear out this whole middle space for dancing.
00:42:06Dancing.
00:42:08Oh, and I also thought that we should probably make some decisions regarding food service.
00:42:13I feel like I'm a little torn because full service is a little advantageous presentation-wise.
00:42:19It just feels stuffy for our concept.
00:42:22Well, what if we did family style?
00:42:24Really? Well, I assume that you'd think that'd be too casual.
00:42:28Well, buffet would be too casual, but, yeah, family style is communal. It seems perfect.
00:42:34We just agreed on something.
00:42:37Isn't that the first?
00:42:39It is.
00:42:41What are you thinking, long or short?
00:42:43Well, I'm not sure.
00:42:45I personally think that you could rock a kneeling.
00:42:48When is it? You getting the pre-wedding jitters?
00:42:51I mean, we're wedding dress shopping. It's supposed to be the most magical part of the wedding prep.
00:42:55Oh, I just had a flash of wishing we were shopping for your wedding dress.
00:42:59Oh, I'm hardly a spinster, Mom.
00:43:02I just want you to feel as head over heels as I do now.
00:43:05Who says I'm not?
00:43:07It's been a while since I've seen your eyes light up.
00:43:10So are you thinking contemporary or vintage?
00:43:13What do you think of Henry?
00:43:15I think he's great.
00:43:18He very obviously adores you.
00:43:21I'm still just getting to know him.
00:43:23Are you?
00:43:25Well, I've kind of been busy planning your fabulous wedding.
00:43:28And by yours, I mean yours and his.
00:43:30I know.
00:43:32But I was just wondering if I could ask you to make more of an effort with him.
00:43:35I mean, nothing huge, just an effort.
00:43:38It would mean the world to me.
00:43:40Yeah. No, of course, Mom.
00:43:42On one condition.
00:43:44What?
00:43:46You get excited about the wedding dress shopping!
00:43:48Okay, what do you have in mind?
00:43:51So, what's the deal with you and the ladies?
00:43:56You got anything on the grill?
00:43:59You know, because you own a barbecue restaurant?
00:44:01Or the grill?
00:44:06Well, I had a kind of big relationship a few years back.
00:44:11But it ended.
00:44:15That's enough.
00:44:18I know I've been asking a lot of you lately, but I was wondering if you'd offer to go with Henry to a suit fitting?
00:44:26It just occurred to me that he's new here and doesn't yet have a Cassie.
00:44:32Of course.
00:44:33Of course.
00:44:36You know, it occurred to me the other day that it must be hard for you, building this whole celebration for your mom, marrying someone who isn't your dad.
00:44:48It has its moments.
00:44:50You know, letting Henry in doesn't mean that you're betraying your dad. It doesn't mean that you're erasing his memory.
00:44:57I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that.
00:45:00No, no, I'm glad you did.
00:45:01Well, before we call it a day, there's still some serious nuts and bolts that need to be figured out.
00:45:08What?
00:45:10Well, we need to figure out if this space is roomy enough for dancing.
00:45:14Oh, knock yourself out.
00:45:16Oh, I will.
00:45:22Come on, you gotta join me. We need to perform this important test or the whole thing falls apart.
00:45:27Only if you promise to stop doing whatever.
00:45:29Whatever.
00:45:31Oh, I can't promise anything.
00:45:52We could disco ball over for our concert.
00:45:55I'm gonna pass on that.
00:46:00This is my time.
00:46:02I've got what it takes to talk to me.
00:46:12It's just a telemarketer.
00:46:14Well, there's definitely room for the dancing.
00:46:29Come on.
00:46:48Come on, slow poke.
00:46:50Where's Henry?
00:46:52He can't keep up with me.
00:46:54I was leaning all the way.
00:46:56Yeah, right.
00:47:00What are you thinking?
00:47:02It's gonna look pretty good when we're all done.
00:47:05But?
00:47:07But I wish I could find a way to make it special.
00:47:10I think it is gonna be pretty special.
00:47:12Yeah.
00:47:13You know, it's gonna be a beautiful, rustic, chic wedding just like the magazines.
00:47:17But I wish I could find a way to make it special for them.
00:47:20Personal.
00:47:22Now that's the mark of a truly great planner.
00:47:24I think.
00:47:25Ideally, you can surprise the bride and groom with something they didn't even know that they wanted.
00:47:29Something unexpected and magical.
00:47:32Cassie, I like our pluck.
00:47:35But now I think you're just getting greedy.
00:47:38This is your first event and we're a few days away from the wedding.
00:47:42Do you know what we need?
00:47:45We need to clear out the cobwebs.
00:47:47Oh, we did plenty of that.
00:47:49No, I'm not talking about that.
00:47:51We should just get out of here.
00:47:52We just need to stop looking at it so hard.
00:47:55What do you say we go on a field trip?
00:47:58We'll just take the day off.
00:48:00Only this time, let me be the event planner.
00:48:03Works for me.
00:48:05Great. Follow me.
00:48:16I didn't even know this place was here.
00:48:18Yeah, hidden gems.
00:48:19You like tracking these kinds of places down, don't you?
00:48:22Oh, yeah. I mean, I think it, you know, I kind of look at them as the underdogs of the culinary world, you know?
00:48:28Just waiting to be discovered.
00:48:30Which I would like to remind you is not a good business model.
00:48:34But you were right, this Italian beef is real good.
00:48:37Like, better than I've had in Chicago.
00:48:39I know, right?
00:48:41Oh, by the way, did you ever figure out Curly's secret spice blend?
00:48:44Not yet.
00:48:45What?
00:48:47No.
00:48:49No, uh, you're interesting as well.
00:48:52Interesting?
00:48:54Yeah.
00:48:55Well, that's, you certainly know how to compliment a guy.
00:48:58No, it is a compliment.
00:49:00You're full of all these little contradictions.
00:49:02You have four things on your menu.
00:49:04Five things.
00:49:06Sorry? Five things on your menu.
00:49:08Which you are quite stubborn about.
00:49:10But then you do things like traveling halfway across the state,
00:49:12to study roadside diner fries.
00:49:14Really?
00:49:16It's interesting.
00:49:18Wow.
00:49:20Speaking of contradictions.
00:49:22Oh, here we go.
00:49:24How'd you go from scene design and maybe event planning to being an accountant?
00:49:29Well, um, back in high school I did rock the math portion of the academic decathlon.
00:49:35Thank you very much.
00:49:37Yeah, I bet you did.
00:49:38But I also did scene design for theater.
00:49:41And in college too.
00:49:43I just, I loved creating these designs and concepts for the shows so much
00:49:48that I thought, how cool would that be to create that kind of transformative magic
00:49:52but for real people during these big moments of their lives.
00:49:55You know, so right out of college I got this big internship.
00:50:00That would've, um, but that was the summer my dad passed away.
00:50:05So, you know, I had just graduated and then all of a sudden
00:50:11life seemed a little messy and chaotic and scary.
00:50:19Uh, so in that moment I just, I chose the more stable and safe route.
00:50:27How long ago was that?
00:50:29Ten years.
00:50:31How long ago was that?
00:50:33Ten years.
00:50:35Feels like yesterday.
00:50:38I'm sorry to hear that.
00:50:41Thanks.
00:50:51You know, I always thought the lavender ice cream would taste like soap, but you're right.
00:50:56This is delicious.
00:50:57This is delicious.
00:50:59And this place is beautiful.
00:51:02Thank you for bringing it here.
00:51:04I just was really in it for the ice cream.
00:51:07Yeah, fair.
00:51:11So, you always wanted to be a chef?
00:51:14Yeah, you know, since I was a kid.
00:51:16Yeah.
00:51:18My mom was this genius cook and she studied in France, much longer than I did.
00:51:23But anyway, I was just this really anxious kid and anytime I'd get really stressed out,
00:51:31she would just surprise me with my favorite dessert, butterscotch pudding.
00:51:36Really?
00:51:38Yeah, same one from the other night.
00:51:40And it's just like as soon as I would taste it, I just knew that everything was going to be okay.
00:51:47You know?
00:51:49And that's what I want to do for other people.
00:51:55What?
00:51:57No, I'm just trying to see that anxious kid who made me stay one night.
00:52:05Here, can you hold that for a second?
00:52:07It's got something in my boot.
00:52:09I must eat it.
00:52:11You had one job!
00:52:13I'm so sorry.
00:52:15Do you want to go back? We can get another one.
00:52:17This grape is so huge, I really wanted you to taste that one.
00:52:21Okay, well here, share mine.
00:52:25Okay, well now we have to go get another one.
00:52:28We're in it together.
00:52:38So out of all the set designs you've made, what would you say your favorite one is?
00:52:44Oh, it's easy.
00:52:45It's my career of high school. I did Midsummer Night's Dream.
00:52:48Oh, explain.
00:52:51Okay, well, you know how a lot of the play takes place in the woods?
00:52:56That's where the fairies are and all the magic happens?
00:52:58Well, the theater in my high school was pretty small, so I ended up building the set around the audience.
00:53:05So I sort of enveloped them in the magic of the woods.
00:53:08I had like twinkle lights for stars and vines everywhere.
00:53:13You could almost smell the summer night.
00:53:16It was rough around the edges, but it was very nice.
00:53:20Listen, I got a confession I gotta make.
00:53:27This is my first real catering gig.
00:53:31Really?
00:53:33Yeah. Phil just kept putting advertisements in the newspaper and yours was the first one to amount to anything.
00:53:39Oh, you just seem to know so much about weddings.
00:53:43Yeah, it's because I planned my own.
00:53:47I didn't know you'd be married.
00:53:50No, I never was.
00:53:52My ex-fiancee called it off the last minute.
00:53:57It was the day before, actually.
00:54:00Yeah, it was just a big celebration.
00:54:03Elaborate design, Chiavari chairs and everything.
00:54:08We had planned to move to New York and both had big jobs lined up.
00:54:13And I just ended up staying here.
00:54:17I'm so sorry. I had no idea.
00:54:21So this job must be pretty hard for you.
00:54:24No, no, it isn't actually.
00:54:28Yeah, it's kind of like exercising demons.
00:54:32And I've had great company.
00:54:35Me too.
00:54:37Here, come on. I want to show you something.
00:54:40Okay.
00:54:41Come on.
00:54:57What is this?
00:54:59It's a side project that we're working on for fun.
00:55:02For fun? This is spectacular.
00:55:05I just threw it together with some spare lumber.
00:55:08Why would you keep this to yourself?
00:55:16Oh, this light is perfect.
00:55:19Yeah, I think we need to have the ceremony here.
00:55:22Do you think we'll need to decorate?
00:55:24Some flowers and candles, but this is perfect.
00:55:27I mean, the barn is a five minute walk away, so people can just caravan between the two spaces.
00:55:32It's like a midsummer night's dream. You are a genius.
00:55:35I can't believe I didn't think about this myself.
00:55:38I mean, the barn will still need some work, but I mean, it'll be totally worth it.
00:55:42The course of true love never did run smooth.
00:55:46Wait, wait, wait, wait. I need more information.
00:56:06I'm sorry.
00:56:29You know, it's two days before the wedding, right?
00:56:31Oh, I know.
00:56:32So what about all the work we've done?
00:56:34Nice. We just integrate these elements into what we already have.
00:56:38We're just bringing the outside in and adding a little magic.
00:56:41And we're going to make flowers and leaves from crepe paper and fabric,
00:56:45and then we just intertwine everything with fairy lights, and like the forest is aglow.
00:56:50All right. Let's make magic.
00:56:53Yeah.
00:57:05All right. Time. You guys got to go.
00:57:09Are you sure? I mean, I know we settled on the Chiavari chairs, but just look at these things.
00:57:14They're so soft and bouncy and aromatic.
00:57:20Oh, well, if you like them, I guess you'll like them, too.
00:57:24I mean, I don't know.
00:57:26I mean, I don't know.
00:57:28I don't know.
00:57:30I don't know.
00:57:31They're so soft and aromatic.
00:57:33Oh, well, if you like the smell that much.
00:57:41Oh, you want to play that game, do you?
00:57:49Okay, truce.
00:57:50Okay. Okay. Truce.
00:57:56Hello.
00:57:58Hey.
00:57:59Hey, guys.
00:58:00I brought you guys some lunch for my worker bees.
00:58:02Oh, great. Thanks.
00:58:03Yeah, we were just moving the hay.
00:58:06Working hard.
00:58:08Yum.
00:58:09Yummy.
00:58:10There you go. Hungry?
00:58:19Hey.
00:58:21Oh, hey.
00:58:23Hey, how are you feeling? Ready? Excited?
00:58:27Yeah, all of the above.
00:58:28I'm really excited for you guys to see the new ceremony space.
00:58:31And the barn.
00:58:33We added some elements I think you guys are going to love.
00:58:36Oh, I'm sure it'll be wonderful.
00:58:38Your mom showed me some pictures of your past scene design work.
00:58:42It's really impressive.
00:58:46Yeah.
00:58:47Sometimes I miss it.
00:58:49And knowing Bonnie, I'll bet she talked to you,
00:58:53urging you to try real hard to connect with me.
00:58:55Yeah, she may have.
00:58:59Look, all I know is it moved pretty quick for Bonnie and me,
00:59:03so it must be lightning quick for you.
00:59:06So, no rush.
00:59:10I'll be here.
00:59:12Take your time.
00:59:15Thank you, Henry.
00:59:17Yeah.
00:59:20All right.
00:59:22Okay.
00:59:23All right.
00:59:25See you later.
00:59:26Talk to you later.
00:59:48Hello?
00:59:51Hey.
00:59:53You look nice.
00:59:57What's going on?
00:59:59Well, I thought that we would do an unofficial menu tasting.
01:00:02Yeah.
01:00:04I'm still tweaking some things, so I'd love to get some feedback.
01:00:07You don't really do anything to avoid working on the book, say?
01:00:11No comment.
01:00:14I told you I trust you. You didn't have to do all this.
01:00:18Oh, I know. I just thought it'd be fun.
01:00:21Oh, I like the string lights, by the way. You should keep them.
01:00:25Yeah. Yeah, I was just auditioning them, but yeah, maybe.
01:00:29Here, let me...
01:00:37And I'll be right back.
01:00:38Yeah.
01:00:48Wow.
01:00:50I honestly thought we were just going with the standard menu.
01:00:53Well, I wanted to try some things.
01:00:57Well, thank you. This is... it's very nice.
01:01:01Herbed gougere.
01:01:03The H is silent.
01:01:05I don't know. It looks an awful lot like an hors d'oeuvre.
01:01:08Well, it 100% is an hors d'oeuvre.
01:01:10I don't even recognize you anymore.
01:01:16Mmm.
01:01:18Cal, that is so good.
01:01:20And this here is a caramelized leek and cheese souffle.
01:01:24Let me know if the cheese is too sharp.
01:01:27This?
01:01:29This is all incredible.
01:01:31This is all incredible?
01:01:34What brought it on?
01:01:36I don't know. I was feeling inspired, I guess.
01:01:40By you, actually.
01:01:43And what you created for your mom.
01:01:46It's... it's extraordinary.
01:01:54This is extraordinary.
01:02:01If I may say...
01:02:03You can do no wrong putting any one of those items on the everyday menu.
01:02:08They'd be a hit.
01:02:10Baby steps.
01:02:14I cannot believe the wedding is a day after tomorrow.
01:02:17I know. Me neither.
01:02:20You, um...
01:02:22You excited to go back to your normal life?
01:02:25No.
01:02:28I...
01:02:30I feel like I've just been in this amazing, creative universe this past week.
01:02:36It's really been a dream.
01:02:38So it just feels surreal that I'm going to have to wake up and...
01:02:42Go back to Chicago.
01:02:44To the firm.
01:02:46You liked your life back there.
01:02:48I do.
01:02:50I do.
01:02:51You liked your life back there.
01:02:53I do. No, I do. Yeah.
01:02:56No, everything's great. I mean, my job is great.
01:02:59I'm great at my job.
01:03:01Yeah, no. Everything's great.
01:03:04Great?
01:03:06Great.
01:03:08It's just that this has been...
01:03:11Special.
01:03:13Yeah.
01:03:16I think I know what you mean.
01:03:22Well, I, uh...
01:03:24Gotta get going.
01:03:26Still have some work to do tonight, and my mom's dress fitting in the morning.
01:03:31But I'm really excited about the new menu, Kyle.
01:03:51Okay.
01:04:04Hi, Marina.
01:04:06Hi, Cassie.
01:04:08Sorry to call so late.
01:04:10I was just thinking of the little query we had in the hallway about a couple weeks back.
01:04:14As it turns out, we are doing an investigative audit for one of our new clients.
01:04:18And we are stretched quite thin.
01:04:21I know you're with family, but if I could send you a few things,
01:04:25your efficiency would be an asset, and it would serve your cause.
01:04:30Yeah, of course. Of course. Yeah, absolutely.
01:04:33Fantastic. I will send you the documents.
01:04:36Okay. Awesome. Well, thank you, Marina.
01:04:52Oh.
01:04:55Oh, no. The fitting! Mom, the fitting!
01:04:59I'm so sorry.
01:05:01It's okay.
01:05:03You look so tired, I didn't want to wake you.
01:05:06Besides, you will get to see it at the wedding.
01:05:08Yeah, but I wanted to be there. It's an important part of the process.
01:05:12It's okay.
01:05:14Seriously.
01:05:16All good.
01:05:18You have another wedding?
01:05:19Just kidding.
01:05:34All right. Thanks a lot, everyone. Yeah, I'll get that out to you right away.
01:05:37Okay, bye.
01:05:45How's it going?
01:05:46Ah, well, I'm upset with myself.
01:05:49I missed my mom's fitting this morning because of all this last minute work.
01:05:52I'm so sorry.
01:05:54I can't believe this is almost over.
01:05:57Yeah, well, it doesn't have to be.
01:05:59What do you mean?
01:06:01You've got to acknowledge that something happened here.
01:06:04Something?
01:06:06You said it yourself last night. Something special.
01:06:09You said that creating this has made you feel like you were in a dream and you couldn't wake up from it.
01:06:14So why wake up?
01:06:16Well, because I have to get back to my life.
01:06:19Yeah, but you were on that path before. Why not try it again?
01:06:22Well, that's a nice thought, but I chose a different path.
01:06:27A great path.
01:06:29So I've got to stick with it.
01:06:31Okay.
01:06:33I just really like collaborating with you.
01:06:36I really believe in you.
01:06:38I really believe in you, too.
01:06:40I mean, I couldn't have done all of this without you.
01:06:43Are you going to be able to make the rehearsal dinner today?
01:06:46No, I'll be busy prepping.
01:06:48But hey, if I get a break, maybe I can make dessert?
01:06:54Okay.
01:07:00Hi, Gordon?
01:07:03You're where?
01:07:05Okay. I guess I'll see you soon.
01:07:09That was Gordon. He's in Meadowville. He just got in.
01:07:13I guess he's going to make the wedding after all.
01:07:17Well, that's my cue.
01:07:20Time to cater.
01:07:39Hey, you.
01:07:41Hey!
01:07:42Surprise!
01:07:44I got these for the wedding planner.
01:07:48This is a surprise.
01:07:50I could tell it meant a lot to you, so I worked it out.
01:07:55You did all this?
01:07:57Yeah. Well, with a little help.
01:08:00The concept is a midsummer night's dream.
01:08:03You did all this decorating?
01:08:05Yeah. It's just a plain old barn before.
01:08:08Who are you and what have you done with my girlfriend?
01:08:12Well, we should probably head back to the house if we're going to get ready for the rehearsal dinner.
01:08:20Right.
01:08:22And by the time they had switched seats three times, I knew I was sitting next to a very special lady.
01:08:30And if they dared ask me to move again, it wasn't happening. I was leaving and I was taking Bonnie with me.
01:08:36Who are you looking for? Your cater or carpenter person?
01:08:39No, but I've learned a few things.
01:08:40He's prepping for the wedding, so he'll make it.
01:08:43That's too bad.
01:08:45So what's up with you and Gordon?
01:08:47I don't know. I'm surprised he haven't showed up.
01:08:50Good surprise.
01:08:52Maybe not.
01:08:54If you find love, rush to it.
01:09:00Head on. Right now.
01:09:03I love you, Bonnie.
01:09:05I love you, too.
01:09:07Cheers.
01:09:08Cheers.
01:09:17So, what's going on?
01:09:20I know things have been strained between us lately.
01:09:24And it occurred to me that maybe I've been misreading what you want.
01:09:29I know we had a plan to hold off, but I was thinking that maybe it's not about a plan.
01:09:33I don't have a ring right now.
01:09:37But maybe that's apropos. Maybe it'll make a good story.
01:09:41You know me.
01:10:04I'm normally not into these rituals or conventions, but I could be into them for you.
01:10:10Because I don't want to lose you.
01:10:13So, Cassie Mitchell.
01:10:17Will you marry me?
01:10:34Will you stand up?
01:10:37Please.
01:10:41Your proposal had so many maybes and disclaimers in it.
01:10:46I can't marry you, Gordon, but I don't think that you want to marry me either.
01:10:51We've both been so good at coming up with all these logical reasons as to why we haven't gotten here yet.
01:11:00Right?
01:11:01But preparing for this wedding and seeing my mom's big love...
01:11:07It's just, it's made it really hard to ignore the fact that we haven't been right together for a while.
01:11:14And I don't think I've even fully been myself in a while.
01:11:19So, I can't. I'm sorry, Gordon.
01:11:31I'm sorry.
01:11:50I just wanted to say that I'm happy for you.
01:11:54It seems like you've really found something here.
01:11:57And also that barn was really amazing, Cassie.
01:12:01I'm sorry I was so dismissive this afternoon and before that.
01:12:05Thank you, Gordon. That means a lot.
01:12:09Drive safe.
01:12:31Bye.
01:12:53Hey, Cassie.
01:12:55Hey. Can you check on the catering and the caterer?
01:12:58I'm going to take a little break.
01:13:01Okay.
01:13:06Hello.
01:13:08Hey. You look like you're in a really good mood.
01:13:12Yeah. Surprisingly, I am.
01:13:15Want to maybe take a break? Get some cake from the rehearsal dinner?
01:13:20Clear the cobwebs?
01:13:22I already went.
01:13:24That's weird. I didn't see you there.
01:13:25I saw you.
01:13:27What's going on? What's wrong?
01:13:30I'm just concentrating on my work.
01:13:33So, you let me know if you need anything as far as the catering goes.
01:13:37Thanks, guys.
01:13:55Hey.
01:13:57What's going on?
01:13:59Nothing.
01:14:01Something happen with Cassie?
01:14:04I don't know.
01:14:05I don't think anything really ever happened.
01:14:10She's got a boyfriend.
01:14:12No. A fiancé.
01:14:15So, nothing's going to happen.
01:14:18You've been different this week.
01:14:20Is that how you brought out the old books?
01:14:22It's kind of exciting.
01:14:24I was hoping you were back.
01:14:26What do you mean back?
01:14:28You're my brother, Kyle, and I love you, but this place has been a time capsule of your heartbreak for three years.
01:14:34I want better for you. You're going to have to put yourself back out there.
01:14:38I did, and it didn't work.
01:14:40You told her how you feel?
01:14:42Not exactly.
01:14:44You're killing me, man.
01:14:46Listen, I only know what I know, but I definitely sensed a mutual chemistry there.
01:14:49And even if it comes to nothing, at least you had the feelings again.
01:14:53That's something, right?
01:14:55I think we should call it for the night.
01:14:57See you bright and early.
01:15:00Thanks.
01:15:03Bye.
01:15:16You made it!
01:15:18Hey, girl!
01:15:20Oh, okay.
01:15:24So you got that?
01:15:26Laila's ready to go.
01:15:28Oh, I got you, girl. I got you.
01:15:30Where's your catered carpenter person?
01:15:31Oh, he'll be around.
01:15:33I'm sure he'll bust a few moves for you.
01:15:35Oh, can't wait, can't wait.
01:15:37What's this do?
01:15:39Hey, hey, stop, stop, stop.
01:15:41Oh, um, maybe on the back wall.
01:15:46Hey, Henry!
01:15:49Oh, I'll be right there.
01:15:51What's the problem?
01:15:53She came straight from the hairdresser. She's in your room.
01:16:02Hey, Mom, can I come in?
01:16:04Please, come in.
01:16:13I am sorry. I just had to hide out for a minute in one room that hasn't changed.
01:16:20That's okay.
01:16:22What's going on?
01:16:24I can't do it.
01:16:26I can't marry Henry.
01:16:29What? What happened?
01:16:31I went to pick up his shoes today.
01:16:34And the clerk asked me what size shoe he wore.
01:16:38And I didn't know.
01:16:40Because I don't. I mean, I've only known him for six months.
01:16:43What am I doing?
01:16:46I have to admit, at the beginning I was a little bit skeptical.
01:16:52But you two are perfect.
01:16:54He is crazy about you.
01:16:58And you're crazy about him.
01:16:59What about him?
01:17:01Do you think maybe it's just the whole wedding whirlwind got you spooked?
01:17:05Probably.
01:17:08You know, I look at you and you are so careful with your choices.
01:17:13That is the adult way to be. Like you and Gordon.
01:17:17Well, Gordon and I broke up last night.
01:17:21I am so sorry.
01:17:23See, that is another bad sign for today.
01:17:27No, that is a good sign.
01:17:29I feel kind of free.
01:17:32Like I don't know what's going to happen next and for the first time, exciting.
01:17:37Okay.
01:17:39Can I show you something?
01:17:42Yeah, I would love that.
01:17:48Such a great job.
01:17:54Oh my.
01:17:56This is gorgeous.
01:18:00It's a midsummer night's dream.
01:18:02I was inspired by you guys.
01:18:05By the way you met, your love, your shared passion.
01:18:09I just thought that maybe if you saw it, it would remind you.
01:18:13But that being said, you don't want to get married, you don't have to.
01:18:18Everyone can just go home.
01:18:20No, I want to marry Henry.
01:18:22I love him.
01:18:23This is wonderful.
01:18:26You are such a wonderful daughter.
01:18:29Let me show you.
01:18:34You look beautiful, Mom.
01:18:36So do you, honey.
01:18:38Is everything okay?
01:18:40Yeah.
01:18:42I'm just going to miss this.
01:18:45And Kyle.
01:18:47Does he know how you feel?
01:18:48I don't know.
01:18:50I was going to tell him last night, but something changed.
01:18:55Well, does he know you're not with Gordon anymore?
01:18:58No, but I don't want to complicate things.
01:19:01And besides, it's your wedding day, so we're meant to be focusing on you.
01:19:05So, let's go get you married before you change your mind.
01:19:09Go.
01:19:11Let's do it.
01:19:13What do you think of going on a vacation?
01:19:16This is perfect.
01:19:19This is great.
01:19:28Yeah.
01:19:30It's amazing.
01:19:32Isn't it?
01:19:34Yeah, it's amazing.
01:19:36Of course, it is.
01:19:37What do you think?
01:19:42Oh, so glorious. So imaginative.
01:19:46How did you come up with this?
01:19:48I was inspired by you guys.
01:19:50How you met?
01:19:51I feel so honored.
01:19:53Well, I'm glad you're here, Henry.
01:19:55I'm really happy you and my mom fell in love.
01:19:58Welcome to the family.
01:20:01Cheers.
01:20:03Cheers.
01:20:06Everyone loved the food.
01:20:08A woman from the Cozy Lux Inn just asked me if you'd be interested in catering events for them.
01:20:12Someone else just asked me if you'd be interested in servicing Chicago.
01:20:16Wow.
01:20:17Could be a big deal.
01:20:19Yeah, well, I'm just really happy for Devonnie and Henry, you know?
01:20:24You really did it, man.
01:20:26You should be proud.
01:20:28I couldn't have done it without you, bro.
01:20:30Seriously.
01:20:32Thank you, Cassie.
01:20:36Cheers, bro.
01:20:37Cheers.
01:20:46Hi, Marina?
01:20:47Hi, Cassie.
01:20:48I hope this isn't a bad time.
01:20:51I just wanted to call and let you know that I'm putting in the paperwork to fast track your promotion.
01:20:56Really great work these last few days.
01:20:58Thank you. That's, that's great news.
01:21:01Bye bye.
01:21:08Hey.
01:21:10Hey.
01:21:12Wow, look like it worked out.
01:21:14It did.
01:21:15I really couldn't have done it without you.
01:21:18And the ceremony in the woods was just beautiful.
01:21:21They look so happy.
01:21:23Yeah.
01:21:25Where's, where's Gordon?
01:21:27Oh, he, um, he had a work emergency in Chicago.
01:21:32Do you think he would mind if we danced?
01:21:36No.
01:21:52Your food was a hit.
01:21:57I owe that all to you.
01:22:00I guess I did need that little push.
01:22:03You know, I could be persuaded to add one or two of those items to the menu.
01:22:08Maybe a special.
01:22:11I, I got the promotion, by the way.
01:22:14Cassie, that's amazing. Congratulations.
01:22:19You'll be great no matter what you do.
01:22:24As you leave.
01:22:28It's true.
01:22:46You're doing really well.
01:22:48Thanks.
01:22:49Bye.
01:22:54Bye, honey.
01:23:11Hey there, Kyle.
01:23:13Hey, Henry.
01:23:15I just wanted to stop by and thank you again for your delicious food last night.
01:23:19So, I guess, uh, Cassie's on her way out of town.
01:23:23That she is.
01:23:25I just hope she can get some rest.
01:23:27You know, what with planning a wedding and going through a breakup at the same time.
01:23:31What?
01:23:32Oh, yeah, she and that Gordon fellow broke up a day before the wedding.
01:23:36You didn't know?
01:23:37No.
01:23:38Well, I think it's a good thing.
01:23:41They didn't seem like a match.
01:23:43I gotta go.
01:23:47You've got about 20 minutes on you.
01:24:11Excuse me.
01:24:13Do you mind if I sit here?
01:24:15Kyle, what are you doing here?
01:24:18I came to find you.
01:24:20You're headed in the wrong direction.
01:24:22What do you mean?
01:24:23On the highway?
01:24:24Yeah, just in general.
01:24:26Look, I made a mistake and I owe you an apology.
01:24:31I'm so sorry for the other night.
01:24:33I thought that you and Gordon had gotten engaged and I just, I acted like a child.
01:24:38The truth is, is I came over with the intention of telling you how I really feel.
01:24:44And I thought it was too late.
01:24:46How you really feel?
01:24:47You said that this week has felt like a dream you didn't want to wake up from.
01:24:51Well, I feel it too.
01:24:53About being with you.
01:24:56So you can't go back to Chicago.
01:24:58You need to stay here.
01:25:00Okay?
01:25:02I want you to help me out with my bookkeeping.
01:25:04And I just, I just really want you to be my girlfriend.
01:25:07I just really want to kiss you.
01:25:20You want some fries?
01:25:23Hey.
01:25:34Guys, we just had our highest sales in the history of the restaurant.
01:25:38Yes.
01:25:39I credit the specials.
01:25:41And we just got our first event client confirmed.
01:25:44The Cedar Rapids wedding.
01:25:46That's amazing.
01:25:47Yeah.
01:25:48And it says here that they heard our barbecue was resplendent.
01:25:51Resplendent?
01:25:53Wow.
01:25:54This, this just keeps getting better and better.
01:25:56Did you two settle on a business name yet?
01:25:58Oh, why yes we did.
01:25:59Yeah.
01:26:00Elevated celebration.