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Working for a popular dating app, Jude heads up the company’s plan to build a tacky, love themed resort in Arrowheart, his hometown. Standing in their way is a local business owner, Melissa the Matchmaker, who has rallied the town’s residents against the resort. Upon Jude’s return to Arrowheart he is shocked to discover that Melissa is his old high school love.
Director: Josh Banks
Cast: Jonathan Stoddard, Lindsey Dresbach, Austin Robert Russell
Working for a popular dating app, Jude heads up the company’s plan to build a tacky, love themed resort in Arrowheart, his hometown. Standing in their way is a local business owner, Melissa the Matchmaker, who has rallied the town’s residents against the resort. Upon Jude’s return to Arrowheart he is shocked to discover that Melissa is his old high school love.
Director: Josh Banks
Cast: Jonathan Stoddard, Lindsey Dresbach, Austin Robert Russell
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00:00:00I am Melissa the Matchmaker, and you are listening to Ditch the Algorithm.
00:00:23Society shames folks if we haven't found love, tells them to resort to some soulless
00:00:27dating apps, sending them out on dates with God knows who.
00:00:32Just because that's what the algorithm says.
00:00:34But we are not about that here.
00:00:36This year on Valentine's Day, I want you to forget about swiping left or right.
00:00:40Look for what's real.
00:00:42Good vibes.
00:00:44Personal connections.
00:00:45People who genuinely care.
00:00:47They're out there.
00:00:48I promise.
00:00:49Keep loving your hearts out there, everyone.
00:00:50Until next time.
00:00:58Here we go.
00:01:04We're a nine-month strong, and we're going on our first vacation together next week.
00:01:09We owe it all to Hotspot for bringing us together.
00:01:13That's cute.
00:01:14How about this?
00:01:15The secret is never giving up.
00:01:16I went on dozens of dates, thinking I'd never find the one.
00:01:19I guess who's getting married in the fall?
00:01:21Thanks, Hotspot!
00:01:22Hey, look, guys.
00:01:24Guys, this is great, right?
00:01:27That people are finding love and we're getting bombarded with positive testimonials?
00:01:30That's why we do this, right?
00:01:34Wrong.
00:01:35Actually, what this is telling me is that we need to change the algorithm.
00:01:39Yep.
00:01:40Just leave it there.
00:01:42Think about it.
00:01:43We are a subscription app.
00:01:46People count on us.
00:01:48We are a subscription app.
00:01:50People count on us to be able to weed out all the weirdos so that we give them a chance to have a good match.
00:01:55So that they can go on dates.
00:01:57But people are making connections.
00:01:59Why would we change the algorithm?
00:02:01Think about it.
00:02:02Think about it.
00:02:03If I'm paying a monthly service and then two months in I no longer need the service, what am I going to do?
00:02:09Stop paying.
00:02:11I suppose.
00:02:12We need to change the algorithm.
00:02:13We need to get them on more dates.
00:02:15Get them out there.
00:02:17What if we did more promo events in the hottest clubs?
00:02:20Pop up some places where people are more about dating than settling down.
00:02:24Beverly Hills.
00:02:25Vegas.
00:02:26Manhattan.
00:02:27The crowd that wants to be single and mingle.
00:02:28Yes.
00:02:29Yes.
00:02:30Yes.
00:02:31You hear that?
00:02:33It's good.
00:02:34I'm going to start calling you Reggie Ruth from now on.
00:02:37All right.
00:02:38Perfect.
00:02:39Everyone, yes.
00:02:40This is what I'm talking about.
00:02:41Teamwork makes the dream work.
00:02:42Reggie Ruth, you take the lead on this.
00:02:44Give me a list of the ten top spots tomorrow morning.
00:02:47Good.
00:02:48Let's do it.
00:02:49All right.
00:02:50Meeting adjourned.
00:03:01Food.
00:03:03Hey.
00:03:04Yeah.
00:03:05Sorry.
00:03:06I thought I said just leave it here.
00:03:07Oh, yeah, man.
00:03:08I was going to, but then this lady came by to grab a box of stuff.
00:03:11Right.
00:03:12Yeah.
00:03:13That's Sherry.
00:03:14She's my ex.
00:03:15I know, man.
00:03:16She told me everything.
00:03:17You got some issues, man.
00:03:19Seriously?
00:03:20She was just really upset, you know.
00:03:21She said that everything was your career and you always put work first.
00:03:24I don't know.
00:03:25I don't know.
00:03:26I don't know.
00:03:27I don't know.
00:03:28I don't know.
00:03:29I don't know.
00:03:30I don't know.
00:03:31I don't know.
00:03:32She said that everything was your career and you always put work first.
00:03:33Like, yeah, I mean, I guess I work a lot.
00:03:36Yeah, she said that.
00:03:37But she also said you really don't know what you want from your life.
00:03:40And that you're emotionally unavailable and you really couldn't get in touch with your emotions.
00:03:49I'm happy she was able to get all that off her chest.
00:03:52Sounds like a great therapy session.
00:03:54Thanks for the food.
00:03:55Yeah, no worries, buddy.
00:03:56But just, you know, you forgot her birthday.
00:03:58I knew she'd bring this up.
00:03:59I didn't forget her birthday.
00:04:00I actually did a very nice candlelit dinner.
00:04:02I just didn't give her a card on her birthday.
00:04:04And she really likes her card.
00:04:06Trust me, it was beautiful.
00:04:08You know, if she were my girlfriend, I don't think I'd ever forget.
00:04:12Okay, well, she's...
00:04:15She's single now, so...
00:04:18Good luck.
00:04:19Thanks, man.
00:04:20So I have your blessing?
00:04:21I mean, I consider myself a man of honor.
00:04:23And, you know, under any circumstance, I don't think I would ever, you know...
00:04:30Okay.
00:04:48Tulafroids, doubles.
00:04:49On the rocks?
00:04:50You don't serve single malt scotch on the rocks.
00:04:53Of course.
00:04:54No one knows anything.
00:04:56Jude, I had a vision.
00:04:57We have the number one dating app in the world.
00:05:00Millions of subscribers.
00:05:02Captive audience.
00:05:03One thing we don't have is a place to bring them all together en masse.
00:05:06This resort development, it's the crown jewel in my empire.
00:05:10It has to succeed.
00:05:11It will.
00:05:12Is the team still scouting islands?
00:05:14That secluded island stuff has played out.
00:05:16We want somewhere accessible.
00:05:17Somewhere we can create a year-round branded destination.
00:05:21Resorts.
00:05:22Restaurants.
00:05:23But above all, romance.
00:05:24And we found the perfect place for our development.
00:05:26Sir, that's great.
00:05:27But there's a hiccup.
00:05:29Some local reprobate has started rallying the town against our evil empire.
00:05:33Now we're in danger of losing the vote to allow the development.
00:05:36Well, can't we just find another town?
00:05:38No, this is the place.
00:05:39It's cute.
00:05:40It's quaint.
00:05:41It's everything we need.
00:05:43The resistance is coming from this woman
00:05:45who runs a dating service called Melissa the Matchmaker.
00:05:49Falling in love is the end goal of dating.
00:05:52But it's not all there is to it.
00:05:54The dating world is hard.
00:05:56And it's ever-changing.
00:05:58But I promise, you'll be happy you came to see me.
00:06:00I don't know.
00:06:01You know, 24 years of marriage?
00:06:04Down the drain.
00:06:06Well, did it go down the drain overnight?
00:06:08No.
00:06:09I mean, I don't know.
00:06:10I don't know.
00:06:11I don't know.
00:06:12I don't know.
00:06:13I don't know.
00:06:14I don't know.
00:06:15I don't know.
00:06:16I don't know.
00:06:17I don't know.
00:06:18Did it go down the drain overnight?
00:06:20I suppose not.
00:06:21But I loved Robin.
00:06:23I really, I really did.
00:06:25And...
00:06:26Look, it makes sense that you're hurting.
00:06:29But if you only focus on your ex-wife,
00:06:32you'll never be able to move forward and find love.
00:06:35That's what you want, right?
00:06:38Yeah.
00:06:39Yeah.
00:06:41This will not be speed dating
00:06:43or some app that's going to throw a thousand names at you.
00:06:46Well, you know, everybody says you're the best.
00:06:48And right now I am seeing it firsthand.
00:06:52So I see it.
00:06:55And I also see that you have a fairy tale relationship, huh?
00:07:01Uh, yes.
00:07:02That's why Declan and I started this business.
00:07:06So we can show everyone they can have a fairy tale.
00:07:10I'm going to take great care of you, John.
00:07:12We're going to find you a special someone.
00:07:13In the meantime,
00:07:14I'm going to send you an email with some worksheets.
00:07:18And I need you to be completely honest when you fill them out.
00:07:22If you don't like dogs, say so.
00:07:24Or else we're starting out on the wrong foot.
00:07:26Well, I love dogs.
00:07:27But I understand.
00:07:28I get it.
00:07:30And I hope you don't mind.
00:07:32With all that talk about that company coming in,
00:07:34we do need all the help we can get.
00:07:38Do you know what our customer satisfaction rating is?
00:07:4157%.
00:07:42Hers is 91%.
00:07:47Really?
00:07:48How is that even possible?
00:07:49It isn't.
00:07:50It can't be.
00:07:51I'm convinced she's less of a relationship guru
00:07:53and more of a tech genius.
00:07:55She may appear homespun and traditional.
00:07:57She even has a podcast called Ditch the Algorithm.
00:07:59But that's just to throw people off the scent.
00:08:01She's got to have an algorithm.
00:08:03And it's putting ours to shame.
00:08:05So she's a fraud.
00:08:06We have to expose this charlatan for who she is.
00:08:09Once we discredit her,
00:08:11the Undecideds will waiver
00:08:13and we'll win.
00:08:15And that's where you come in.
00:08:17Me?
00:08:18It's your town, kid.
00:08:19That section of Dunedin
00:08:21where everyone's a hopeless romantic?
00:08:23Arrowheart.
00:08:25Arrowheart.
00:08:26What is it they say?
00:08:27Valentine's Day every day?
00:08:30It's more of a state of mind.
00:08:32Yeah, I know.
00:08:33That's why it's perfect for us.
00:08:35I want you to go down there,
00:08:37dig up the dirt on Melissa the matchmaker
00:08:39so we can take her down.
00:08:40Sir.
00:08:42Alistair.
00:08:44So if Arrowheart
00:08:46continues to
00:08:48refuse to build the resort,
00:08:50I mean, they don't know what they're missing.
00:08:51They need some kind of an ejection of capital
00:08:53just to save the town.
00:08:55My mom's still there.
00:08:56I hear all about it.
00:08:57That said,
00:08:58I really think you should maybe send Carol
00:09:00or a private investigator.
00:09:02If I go down there,
00:09:04I'm going to stick out like a sore thumb.
00:09:05This isn't a request, Jude.
00:09:07Look, you know your stuff.
00:09:09You've made this company a lot of money,
00:09:11but if you want to get to the next level,
00:09:12you've got to be ruthless.
00:09:13If you can't do this,
00:09:14you might not be the right guy
00:09:15I need in this company.
00:09:16This is an opportunity.
00:09:18Go home and reconnect with your friends.
00:09:20The development will come up naturally.
00:09:22You're a big city boy now,
00:09:23so make the case to your friends.
00:09:24Wow!
00:09:25A development like that
00:09:26will save this town.
00:09:28You know how to talk to these people.
00:09:30Yeah.
00:09:31Anyway, the vote is on Valentine's Day
00:09:32at the festival,
00:09:33so you have until then
00:09:34to find out the matchmaker's secret
00:09:35or win me the vote.
00:09:37I don't care which.
00:09:38Valentine's Day.
00:09:39That's less than a week away.
00:09:40That's why you're leaving tomorrow.
00:09:41Can you do
00:09:42what I need you to do here?
00:09:44Can you play at this level?
00:09:45Oh, yeah.
00:09:46Yeah.
00:09:47Yeah, I can.
00:09:48Good.
00:09:49If the light leaves
00:09:50first thing in the morning,
00:09:51don't be late.
00:09:52I need you to do something else.
00:09:53The check.
00:09:59Ice.
00:10:00And single malt.
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00:11:07Oh, no.
00:11:08Save AeroHeart.
00:11:10Hey, Tabi.
00:11:11Hey.
00:11:12Any objection if I tape some of these up?
00:11:13None whatsoever.
00:11:14I'm with you all the way.
00:11:15Oh, you have to try my new recipe.
00:11:16You're killing me.
00:11:17You'll fall in love.
00:11:18Mm-hmm.
00:11:19I'm in love.
00:11:20I'll tell Declan to watch out.
00:11:21You guys still good for dinner tonight at my place?
00:11:22Yeah, we'll be there at five.
00:11:23Anything I can bring other than dessert?
00:11:24Hold that thought.
00:11:25Hey, Peter, I was wondering if...
00:11:26Hi, Lisa.
00:11:27I'm sorry, Lisa.
00:11:28We need this resort.
00:11:29That's the only way it's safe.
00:11:30I'm sorry, Lisa.
00:11:31We need this resort.
00:11:32I'm sorry, Lisa.
00:11:33We need this resort.
00:11:37Save AeroHeart.
00:11:38Don't feel bad, Lisa.
00:11:39Times have been tough for Peter.
00:11:40Times have been tough for everyone.
00:11:41Letting a soulless company come in and build a resort isn't the answer.
00:11:50He thinks that once the resort opens, their property values will go up and he can finally
00:11:54start making some money.
00:11:55What about the people who don't want to sell?
00:11:57Higher values will just push up the cost of living and they'll be ruined.
00:12:00You're preaching to the choir here.
00:12:01I'm voting against the development.
00:12:03But a lot of folks I talk to are starting to think it's their best bet for the future.
00:12:07You might lose.
00:12:10Not if I have anything to do with it.
00:12:13Richie, how can you even think about supporting this monstrosity?
00:12:20I'm undecided.
00:12:21They're a big resort.
00:12:22They'll come in.
00:12:23They'll spend plenty of money.
00:12:24Exactly.
00:12:25When a big company like that comes in, they become the biggest player around.
00:12:28They can do whatever they want from there.
00:12:30Buy up local businesses.
00:12:31Buy up more land.
00:12:34Pretty soon they'll own the whole town.
00:12:35Honey, we'd be putting our future entirely in their hands.
00:12:38We'll lose our entire identity.
00:12:40Look, we all know how silly Valentine's Day everyday sounds, right?
00:12:46But it's real.
00:12:48It's authentic.
00:12:49Here, it's in our hearts and we know that.
00:12:52We let them build that resort, we become a huge joke.
00:12:55I hear you, Lisa.
00:12:56I do.
00:12:57But I'm the mayor.
00:12:59And I hear from people every day who are suffering.
00:13:01You know, they're worried about going out of business.
00:13:04You know Jake's is closing?
00:13:05No.
00:13:06I didn't know that.
00:13:09Forty-five years.
00:13:10They're an institution.
00:13:12Jake was telling me he only wishes he could hold on long enough for them to build the
00:13:15resort.
00:13:16That way he'd get some new patrons.
00:13:18But he can't.
00:13:19You know, we have to consider folks like that.
00:13:22We are, Richie.
00:13:24It's just, if Arrowheart becomes the home of this new resort, that's just the beginning.
00:13:28I mean, within five years, we'll all be priced out of our homes and businesses.
00:13:32Imagine a place like Jake's or Tabby's, trying to compete against whatever restaurants and
00:13:38diners this company will open.
00:13:41Like I said, I'm undecided.
00:13:43Richie, your voice carries a lot of weight.
00:13:46If you say you're going one way or the other, you can swing the vote.
00:13:50We're gonna keep working on you, Rich.
00:13:53Now come on, let's clean these plates up.
00:13:58I wish we could be more like you guys.
00:14:07What do you mean?
00:14:09You're so in sync.
00:14:12Except on setting your wedding date and choosing whose house to sell, right?
00:14:15Uh-huh.
00:14:16Both of us take a lot of planning, and we are in sync on that, yes.
00:14:20Richie and I never seem to agree on anything.
00:14:24He's just been, I don't know, distant for a while.
00:14:31Maybe you should do matchmaking, to teach couples how to rediscover what they liked
00:14:37about each other in the first place.
00:14:40It seems like a while sometimes.
00:14:41No, no, no, no.
00:14:43Don't think like that.
00:14:44You guys are great.
00:14:45It's just a tough time.
00:14:47I do love that business.
00:14:50I do.
00:14:51It could be a perfect little expansion.
00:14:53Great!
00:14:54We'll talk royalties tomorrow.
00:14:56Great.
00:14:57Let's do it.
00:14:59Thank you so much.
00:15:00Thanks for coming, guys.
00:15:01Thank you so much.
00:15:02It's been wonderful.
00:15:18That was nice.
00:15:20Yeah.
00:15:21Yeah, it was.
00:15:22They're great.
00:15:23Yeah.
00:15:25You do remember our timeline, right?
00:15:28Of course.
00:15:29Valentine's Day.
00:15:31I get everything.
00:15:33I'm sorry.
00:15:34I'm just trying to do the right thing here.
00:15:36You know, I don't want to screw this up for you.
00:15:38I know you have to win those votes.
00:15:39I know.
00:15:41But Anna and I are getting pretty serious.
00:15:47I'm just worried about the business.
00:15:49What will people think?
00:15:51Lisa, the key to this business has always been you.
00:15:55Not some idealized version of you and me as this perfect couple.
00:15:58I mean, let's face it.
00:16:00I've been stealing half the credit for a while now.
00:16:04Hey.
00:16:05You've got this.
00:16:09After Valentine's Day?
00:16:11After Valentine's Day.
00:16:50Hey.
00:16:57Alistair, hey.
00:16:58I just landed.
00:16:59Good.
00:17:00Did you get yourself a hotel?
00:17:01No, I'm going to stay with my mom.
00:17:02Perfect.
00:17:03It'll seem just like a trip home.
00:17:04No, well, I looked at her website.
00:17:05I didn't see any photos of her at all.
00:17:07The whole thing's a front.
00:17:08No, well, she has enough clients.
00:17:09They're meeting with someone.
00:17:10Hi there.
00:17:11Welcome to Dunedin.
00:17:12I'm Courtney.
00:17:13I am from a part of town we lovingly call Earhart.
00:17:16It's a very special place where it's Valentine's Day every day.
00:17:20Welcome and happy Valentine's.
00:17:22Okay.
00:17:23Yeah, thank you so much.
00:17:25I'm really okay.
00:17:26Don't be silly.
00:17:27Everyone who visits gets the full Earhart welcome.
00:17:30Isn't that right?
00:17:31Sure is, Mom.
00:17:32Oh, I don't need the shirt.
00:17:34Actually, so I'm not visiting.
00:17:35I'm from here originally.
00:17:37Oh my goodness.
00:17:39Jude?
00:17:40Yeah.
00:17:41How did you?
00:17:42Fabulous.
00:17:43I'm a friend of your mom's.
00:17:44She mentioned to me you were coming in.
00:17:45Well, that's great.
00:17:46That's fantastic that you know my mom.
00:17:48Wonderful.
00:17:49Well, thank you.
00:17:50I actually have to get going.
00:17:51I have to call a car.
00:17:52Don't be silly.
00:17:53My car is right there.
00:17:56Okay.
00:17:58Hold the fort for me, Lizzie.
00:18:00We're going to Babs.
00:18:16There he is!
00:18:19Oh, hi, Mom.
00:18:22Thanks, Courtney.
00:18:24In with you.
00:18:26Oh, no, thanks.
00:18:29Now, before I get into the why don't you call him more often,
00:18:32why don't you like my photos online?
00:18:34It is really great to see you.
00:18:36Thanks, Mom.
00:18:37Yes.
00:18:38Great to see you, too.
00:18:40Now, can I finally take these things off?
00:18:43Now, can I finally take these things off?
00:18:45You know it.
00:18:51Now, why don't you call more often?
00:18:54Why don't you like my photos online?
00:18:57Come on.
00:18:58I've got lemonade waiting for you.
00:19:00Oh, God.
00:19:12Oh, God.
00:19:27Make yourself comfortable.
00:19:37Feet.
00:19:39See, everything is still the same.
00:19:41Yeah.
00:19:45Local artist?
00:19:46Quite local.
00:19:47I know I'm no Picasso, but I'm getting better each day, I think.
00:19:51Wait, Mom.
00:19:52You?
00:19:53Really?
00:19:54That's great.
00:19:55Oh, I have a big frame.
00:19:56I'm going to need your help hanging later.
00:19:58Of course, no problem.
00:20:00I'm just really happy that you have time to paint.
00:20:04I know that I was a handful.
00:20:05I didn't give you any time off.
00:20:07I loved having you around here.
00:20:10You should visit more.
00:20:13How long are you staying?
00:20:14Your text didn't say.
00:20:16I don't really know.
00:20:17I just needed a change of scenery.
00:20:20And I'm going to be working while I'm here doing field research, so don't get all crazy making plans.
00:20:24Do you want a sandwich or something?
00:20:26No, I'm fine.
00:20:27No sandwiches.
00:20:28What about some cheese?
00:20:29I've got a really great brie or, ooh, an English cheddar.
00:20:31You have to try them.
00:20:32Yeah, I like cheese.
00:20:37Yes, please.
00:20:40What kind of research do you have to do?
00:20:43In English?
00:20:47We need to calibrate the algorithm to account for the delta between some of our results and our competitors.
00:20:57You have competitors in Arahart.
00:21:00Are you developing bread-making software?
00:21:05Very funny, Mom.
00:21:07Well, you haven't been here in years.
00:21:09We're not going to catch up.
00:21:10I bring you out to L.A. every year.
00:21:13Yes, and now you're home to do field research.
00:21:18Spill the beans, Jude.
00:21:23Okay, but you can't tell anyone.
00:21:25I'm serious.
00:21:26No one.
00:21:29Okay, so I work for a dating app.
00:21:31And the owners of the dating app, they heard about a local matchmaker here in Arahart.
00:21:35Seems to be doing really well for her clients.
00:21:37So they asked me to come out here, see what I can learn.
00:21:40You must mean Melissa the matchmaker.
00:21:42Yeah, yeah, that's her.
00:21:44From what I've heard, she's terrific.
00:21:48Right, well, all the reviews say that she is, too.
00:21:51I don't trust it.
00:21:55Have you ever thought about dating again?
00:21:57No.
00:21:59What about you? Are you seeing anyone?
00:22:01Yeah, I am.
00:22:02I was. We just broke up, actually.
00:22:05Honey, I'm sorry.
00:22:06It's okay. These things happen.
00:22:09Maybe the matchmaker will find someone for you.
00:22:12Sure. Right here in Arahart.
00:22:15Why not?
00:22:17Do you really like it in L.A.?
00:22:19Yeah. Yeah, it's great.
00:22:21Maybe the matchmaker will change your mind.
00:22:24So what's your plan, you know, for the research?
00:22:27You're way too excited about this.
00:22:29I have no idea. I was just going to look up some of her clients.
00:22:32Maybe I know them from back in the day.
00:22:34I just have to be really subtle.
00:22:36I've got it.
00:22:38Go see her. You know, have a consultation.
00:22:51Melissa the matchmaker.
00:22:59Doesn't it always start when two people meet each other for the first time?
00:23:02Yeah, that's usually how it starts, Melissa.
00:23:07See us in person.
00:23:09Let's do this.
00:23:12Schedule a consultation.
00:23:15So let's see what you can do for Mr. Trent Robinson.
00:23:30Hello?
00:23:41Happiness only lasts in a photograph.
00:23:48I'm sorry.
00:23:50I'm sorry.
00:23:52I'm sorry.
00:23:54I'm sorry.
00:23:56I'm sorry.
00:23:59Hi, I'll be right there.
00:24:01Yeah, it's okay.
00:24:12Jude?
00:24:13Lisa?
00:24:17This is crazy.
00:24:19What are you doing here?
00:24:22This is my business.
00:24:24What are you doing here?
00:24:27What?
00:24:29This is Melissa the matchmaker?
00:24:31Yes.
00:24:32You're Melissa the matchmaker?
00:24:34Yes.
00:24:40Wow, okay.
00:24:43What are you doing here?
00:24:44Yeah, I'm your 10am.
00:24:46Trent Robinson.
00:24:48You gave me a fake name.
00:24:51I didn't want to tell anybody that I was here.
00:24:53Just trying to, you know, fly under the radar.
00:24:55You should have done some better recon, Jude.
00:24:57Anyone in town could have told you I'm Melissa the matchmaker.
00:25:00Seemed like a better idea in my head.
00:25:02I think you forgot my full name.
00:25:03No, definitely not.
00:25:05I wouldn't have forgotten something.
00:25:07I'm just trying to date anonymously.
00:25:09And you don't apparently put any photos of yourself on your website, so.
00:25:12Okay, well, it's about my couple.
00:25:13It's not about me.
00:25:16Wow.
00:25:18I'm going to back up.
00:25:19Wait, so my mom, she knows that you're Melissa the matchmaker?
00:25:22Of course she does.
00:25:23Of course she does.
00:25:25Wow.
00:25:28Well, you're here.
00:25:30Want to come in?
00:25:31Sure, you look great.
00:25:32Yeah, yeah, that'd be great.
00:25:34Okay, follow me.
00:25:36Oh my god.
00:25:44You can have a seat.
00:25:49Nice office.
00:25:50Thanks.
00:25:53It's good to be home.
00:25:58So.
00:26:00So?
00:26:01Been a while?
00:26:02Yeah, you know, I'm sorry I haven't reached out to you sooner.
00:26:06I'm sorry I didn't call when your dad passed.
00:26:13Hey, do you remember the last thing you said to me when I left?
00:26:15Yes.
00:26:18Get lost.
00:26:20I was kind of hoping you wouldn't remember that.
00:26:22That's okay, we were young.
00:26:24So young.
00:26:26Yeah.
00:26:28Did you find what you wanted?
00:26:31Moving to California?
00:26:32Oh yeah.
00:26:33Yeah, absolutely.
00:26:35Yeah, I do strategy now for this really big tech company.
00:26:38They're amazing.
00:26:39Really challenging, rewarding, lucrative, great view.
00:26:44Dude.
00:26:45It's me.
00:26:47Yeah, it is.
00:26:48It is.
00:26:51You don't need to give me the canned corporate nonsense.
00:26:54You happy?
00:26:58Looks like you are.
00:27:00Yeah, his name is Declan. He's great.
00:27:03Declan.
00:27:05And Melissa.
00:27:07It's great. It rolls off the tongue.
00:27:09Are you guys married?
00:27:10Engaged.
00:27:11It's going great.
00:27:13We actually built this together.
00:27:15It's been amazing.
00:27:16That's great. I'm really happy for you.
00:27:19I mean, it's not all sunshine and roses.
00:27:23That's just part of being in a relationship, right?
00:27:25I tell all my clients that. You have to put in the work.
00:27:30Yeah.
00:27:35Okay, so you come back home.
00:27:40You don't tell anybody.
00:27:41And you book a matchmaking appointment under an assumed name.
00:27:47What's going on?
00:27:49My mother made me do it.
00:27:54Yeah. Wow.
00:27:55Which actually sounds really embarrassing to say out loud.
00:27:58Because I'm a grown man.
00:28:00Your mother's adorable.
00:28:01She's something else. Yeah.
00:28:03Um, L.A., I can't set you up with someone, Jude, if you're just gonna go back.
00:28:09It's not really fair to anyone.
00:28:11No, no, no. Wait.
00:28:12I was actually just talking with her this morning, thinking about maybe coming back.
00:28:16And honestly, between you and I, I think it was a mistake leaving you.
00:28:21You know, leaving AeroHeart a long time ago and trading my dreams for a tech company.
00:28:28And now dating in L.A. is very up and down, so I don't...
00:28:31You're using one of those dating apps, aren't you?
00:28:34Yeah, a few times.
00:28:36Let me guess. You get great matches.
00:28:38All seems good on the surface. You have some fun, have some laughs.
00:28:42Doesn't last, right?
00:28:44Yeah. Yeah, actually. Yeah, that's it.
00:28:47And then when you do meet them and you feel like it's the one, then all of a sudden it's...
00:28:52Do you know why that is, Jude?
00:28:54Uh, no. Why?
00:28:56Because love isn't an algorithm.
00:28:59Why would we expect an app to be able to handle something as intimate and personal
00:29:03as finding a partner you're gonna spend the rest of your life with?
00:29:05Actually, Miss Matchmaker, I'm gonna disagree with you.
00:29:07I think love is an algorithm because with the proper data and information,
00:29:11and if people are being honest...
00:29:14Jude, very few people are completely honest when they first start dating.
00:29:19Think about it. When you go out on a date, they don't really send you.
00:29:23You are full of flaws, insecurities, secrets.
00:29:28I am?
00:29:30I'm a royal you.
00:29:31I'm a royal you.
00:29:33When you go out on a date, you send a representative.
00:29:36Someone to speak on your behalf, say all the good things, the highlights.
00:29:42That's why it only stays good for so long.
00:29:44Yeah, I guess I just haven't really thought about it like that.
00:29:48Okay, Mr. Trent Robinson, why don't you have a seat?
00:29:51Let's talk about what you're looking for in a relationship.
00:29:54Okay, I'm going to do a little worksheet with you.
00:29:58Okay.
00:30:00Okay, which of the following describes you best?
00:30:03I'm looking for companionship.
00:30:06I'm looking for fun.
00:30:08I'm looking for adventure.
00:30:11I'm looking for something non-committal.
00:30:17Let's see, I'm looking for...
00:30:19Non-committal.
00:30:22Let's see, I'm looking for something deeper, but flexible.
00:30:27Just because I'm usually busy at work.
00:30:30Makes sense.
00:30:36How...
00:30:39How important to you is love?
00:30:41Love is all you need, right?
00:30:44No, June, love is not all you need.
00:30:47Let me show you something.
00:30:49Every single one of these couples are still together.
00:30:52But love isn't the only ingredient in their relationships.
00:30:55You need trust, togetherness, understanding.
00:30:59Yeah, love sometimes really isn't enough.
00:31:01And you tell them all this?
00:31:03Yeah, every single one of them.
00:31:05Otherwise, what good am I to them?
00:31:07I'm just another dating app sending them out into the world totally blind.
00:31:13I know exactly who to set you up with.
00:31:15Please hold.
00:31:17Already?
00:31:18I do know a little bit about you already, June.
00:31:21Including a certain birthmark.
00:31:25You're not sharing that information, are you?
00:31:28Okay, her name's Nora.
00:31:30She's looking for something real.
00:31:32But she needs someone who understands how crazy busy she is.
00:31:36Sound familiar?
00:31:38Yep, just sounds like you're setting me on a date with myself.
00:31:40She's way cuter.
00:31:42Coffee?
00:31:44Two sugars?
00:31:46Yeah.
00:31:48You remembered.
00:31:50Yeah.
00:31:53So anything else I need to know about Nora?
00:31:56Oh, she hates cats.
00:31:59Perfect. I'm allergic anyway.
00:32:01That's right. Match made in heaven.
00:32:03So how do I pay you? Do I pay you up front? After? What do I do?
00:32:07June, don't be silly. It's all in the house.
00:32:09Oh, really? I'd love to.
00:32:11Please. I got you.
00:32:13Okay, let's...
00:32:15Just how does it work?
00:32:16Like if I were to pay you? If I were a paying customer?
00:32:18Like Nora, how is she going to pay you?
00:32:20Well, consultation's free. Always free.
00:32:23I set you up on three matches.
00:32:25If none of those matches progress to a second date, free.
00:32:29How are you making any money? What are you doing?
00:32:32You're inquisitive, aren't you?
00:32:34I am so fascinated about how all of this works.
00:32:38You have quite a little business going.
00:32:40Thank you very much.
00:32:42Well, you get to a second date, my pay kicks in.
00:32:44What if two people keep dating,
00:32:47and they just don't tell you that they're dating?
00:32:50I guess they have to live with their dishonesty.
00:32:52I don't know, it never happens.
00:32:577pm, Cupid's Bistro.
00:33:00Oh, like 7pm tonight?
00:33:02Yeah.
00:33:04Wow, you don't waste any time.
00:33:06Nope.
00:33:08I guess it's a date.
00:33:10It's a date.
00:33:12Thanks for the heads up about Lisa, Mom.
00:33:15I'm sorry, I thought it would be a fun surprise for you.
00:33:18Fun surprise? It was like an ambush.
00:33:20Lisa broke my heart.
00:33:22Jude, there is always plenty of blame to go around in breakups.
00:33:26Oh, hey there! Look, it's Mayor Ritchie!
00:33:29Hey, Beth, how's everything your way?
00:33:31Awesome!
00:33:33Are you kidding me?
00:33:35Jude, you look amazing, man!
00:33:37How on earth are ya?
00:33:39Oh, Ritchie, yeah, a little squeezed.
00:33:41Sorry about that.
00:33:43Gosh, it's great to see you. It's been ages.
00:33:46Yeah, it's been a really long time.
00:33:49And, I'm sorry, did I hear my mom call you Mayor?
00:33:52Look, you even got the pin and everything.
00:33:54Yeah, second term.
00:33:56Youngest mayor in Error Heart history.
00:33:58I love this town and it seems to trust me with looking after it.
00:34:01It is so good to see the two of you together again.
00:34:04You were thick as thieves when you were kids.
00:34:06Well, listen, I gotta run to a meeting, but do you wanna grab a late lunch?
00:34:08Uh, sure, yeah.
00:34:11No, actually, sorry, I can't. Mom and I have plans.
00:34:14No, I'm serious. You two should catch up.
00:34:16Well, listen, text me, your mom's got my number, and it was great seeing you both.
00:34:21Good to see you.
00:34:23See you later.
00:34:25He looks good.
00:34:30Mom, what was that?
00:34:32Don't you wanna catch up with Ritchie?
00:34:34What would we even talk about?
00:34:35He's nice. Yeah, I like him. We go way back.
00:34:38But he's exactly what I was avoiding becoming by leaving this place.
00:34:41Oh, you were gonna be mayor, huh?
00:34:43You know what I mean, Mom.
00:34:45He's just a small town.
00:34:47Uh-huh.
00:34:49Jude, I know you think you're Mr. Metropolitan because you live in Los Angeles,
00:34:53but take it from me, none of that matters.
00:34:55Good friends are hard to find, son.
00:34:58Ritchie has always been a great friend to you.
00:35:00You should go spend some time with him.
00:35:02What have you got to lose?
00:35:04What have you got to lose?
00:35:12Look at you, man.
00:35:14What's L.A. like? Life in the fast lane, huh?
00:35:17Ha. Uh, yeah. Yeah, I guess.
00:35:21What about you? Mr. Mayor?
00:35:24I always knew you would amount to big things.
00:35:28Big as Mayor of Error Heart is, anyway.
00:35:30Right.
00:35:31There's a big Valentine's Festival coming up, right?
00:35:33You have any super-duper big mayor duties that you have to attend to?
00:35:38Mostly just welcoming everyone, saying a few words.
00:35:41It's nice, you know, people coming in from all around to visit.
00:35:44The town has been a bit tense.
00:35:47There's this developer, Alibi Industries,
00:35:49wants to buy up a whole heap of land on the other side of Lee Camp Drive,
00:35:52turn it into a big resort.
00:35:54Love-themed, naturally.
00:35:56You know, try to tap into the town's reputation.
00:35:59Lots of pros, lots of cons, but everybody wants to hear from me,
00:36:04and if I give a strong endorsement, I could really swing this thing.
00:36:07Really?
00:36:09I mean, between you and I,
00:36:12that kind of sounds like a great opportunity for some tourism.
00:36:15I thought so, too, but there's a worry we might lose our identity.
00:36:18Valentine's Day every day?
00:36:21Yeah, the resort would definitely tap into that,
00:36:23but it might not even be real anymore.
00:36:25So what are you doing back in town?
00:36:27Visiting my mom.
00:36:29Yeah, visiting my mom.
00:36:31What about you and Tabby? You guys okay?
00:36:33Really well. Yeah?
00:36:35Yeah, pretty well.
00:36:37Can I level with you, Jude?
00:36:39Yeah, yeah.
00:36:41I'm jealous of you, man.
00:36:43What? Why me?
00:36:45You got out. The rest of us, we barely changed.
00:36:47I look at you and I see a different man.
00:36:49Someone who took the bull by the horns.
00:36:51That's something that you wish you didn't?
00:36:53I had dreams, Jude.
00:36:55You know, I wanted to travel, study abroad.
00:36:56I know it sounds cliche, but I wanted to find myself.
00:37:00I don't know if this is me.
00:37:02Mayor of Arrowheart.
00:37:04Sometimes I feel like I'm suffocating.
00:37:07So what's stopping you?
00:37:09Tabby. I brought it up.
00:37:11She doesn't want to move.
00:37:13You know, you don't have to move.
00:37:15You could just go travel somewhere.
00:37:18I ran into Lisa today.
00:37:20Don't get any ideas.
00:37:22What? No. Absolutely not. Of course not.
00:37:24Besides, her and Declan look like they're doing really well.
00:37:27They're happy.
00:37:29Yeah, they're the perfect little couple.
00:37:32We've all had someone in our lives who's left some scars.
00:37:36Scars that take time to heal.
00:37:38Or don't heal at all.
00:37:42It can be difficult to see our future if we can't move on from our past.
00:37:47But what if your past comes back into your life?
00:37:50When that happens?
00:37:51You have to ask yourself a question.
00:37:53What do you feel more?
00:37:55The memories of the good times?
00:37:57Or the scars from the bad?
00:38:22Jude?
00:38:24You must be Nora.
00:38:26I must be.
00:38:36Come here often?
00:38:39I'm sorry.
00:38:41I'm a bit nervous.
00:38:43But I don't know why.
00:38:45This obviously isn't my first time.
00:38:47No, I wouldn't imagine so.
00:38:49You know, just because of your age.
00:38:52You're not old. Like mid-thirties? Late twenties?
00:38:58Hi, folks.
00:39:00Welcome to Cupid's Bistro, the place for good food and amore.
00:39:06I'm Ethan, and I'll be taking care of you.
00:39:09Can I start you off with some drinks?
00:39:11I would love a sauvignon blanc.
00:39:14G&T, thanks.
00:39:16Coming right up.
00:39:18Um, yeah.
00:39:20Okay, I'm sorry. Can we start over?
00:39:22Because I actually feel like I didn't make a good first impression.
00:39:25I'll let it slide.
00:39:28G&T, huh?
00:39:30Yeah. I normally drink scotch, but I hate it.
00:39:33My boss drinks it.
00:39:35I just try to fit in sometimes.
00:39:37I never really got into G&Ts.
00:39:40Really?
00:39:42You are missing out.
00:39:44Oh, am I?
00:39:45And you know what's even better?
00:39:47Gin martini. The way that they're supposed to be made.
00:39:49Shaken, not stirred.
00:39:51You want it watered down.
00:39:54Because, you know, shaking it breaks the ice, or friction, so it starts melting. It's science.
00:40:02So, matchmaking service, right? That's wild.
00:40:06Yeah, I know. It sounds so cliche, but I'm kind of a busy gal,
00:40:10so I don't really have time to meet suitors at a soiree.
00:40:13Yeah, me neither.
00:40:15I have tried a few of those dating apps, though.
00:40:18You ever been on those?
00:40:20Yeah. Yeah, a little. What did you think?
00:40:22Pretty pathetic.
00:40:24Really?
00:40:26I really don't know where they find these people.
00:40:28That is why I love Melissa.
00:40:30Because she really took the time to get to know me.
00:40:32Okay. Do you want to do a dating lightning round?
00:40:35Yes. Hit me.
00:40:37Okay, let's see. Favorite movie?
00:40:40Shawshank Redemption. Come on.
00:40:42You?
00:40:43Four weddings and a funeral.
00:40:45Here you are. Need a couple more minutes with the menu.
00:40:49Oh, we actually haven't even looked yet.
00:40:51Take your time.
00:40:55Well, cheers.
00:40:57Oh, yeah. Cheers.
00:41:02Sorry. Do you mind? It might be my sister. She's going through the divorce.
00:41:06Is that code for help?
00:41:08Would you look at that?
00:41:10I can see why she's got such a solid reputation. She's great.
00:41:16Yeah, she is. She is.
00:41:22Thanks, dude. That was nice.
00:41:25Yeah.
00:41:27I move around a lot for work, though.
00:41:30And I'm not sure when I'll be back.
00:41:32So maybe we'll catch up in the future.
00:41:36Yep.
00:41:38Yep. Of course. Of course. Lovely meeting you.
00:41:43You're great.
00:41:45Have a good night.
00:41:47Thank you. Yeah, you too.
00:41:52Really?
00:42:08Uh, lower on the left.
00:42:11Mom?
00:42:13Wait, I just want it to be level.
00:42:15Okay, shift it to the right a quarter of an inch.
00:42:19I've been doing this for like ten minutes now.
00:42:22I feel like you're just constantly pulling my leg.
00:42:25I gotta be over here to see if it lines up, and it's really hard to do.
00:42:28Yeah, you think?
00:42:31It's perfect, honey. It's perfect.
00:42:38It's fine.
00:42:44Sorry.
00:42:47Why are you so nosy? Mind your business.
00:42:49Who is it?
00:42:50I'll be right back.
00:42:51Who is it?
00:42:52I will be right back.
00:42:53Is it Melissa the mapmaker?
00:42:58Hey.
00:43:00Mr. Whitlock.
00:43:01Did I strike out?
00:43:03That's not quite the term I like to use.
00:43:05I just thought it went so well, though.
00:43:07No, I thought you were very nice.
00:43:10But?
00:43:12But...
00:43:14She felt you were a little guarded.
00:43:16She didn't feel that spark she was looking for.
00:43:18Sorry.
00:43:21Right.
00:43:23Look, I may have done a less than awesome part of my job here.
00:43:27I just assumed I know you because...
00:43:30You know, our history, and...
00:43:32Maybe I need to evaluate you further.
00:43:35Evaluate me? Sounds pretty scientific.
00:43:38There's no science to love, Jude. How many times do I have to tell you that?
00:43:41Right. Sorry, I forgot. Love has no algorithm.
00:43:45Let me do the work. It's what I do.
00:43:48How about dinner tonight?
00:43:50Yeah. Okay. Okay. Sounds nice.
00:43:54I'll talk to the details.
00:43:56See you tonight, Romeo.
00:43:58Bye.
00:43:59Sounds like someone has plans.
00:44:02Mom, if you're going to eavesdrop, I could just as easily stay at a hotel.
00:44:06Well, if you would just stay and talk in front of me, I wouldn't have to eavesdrop.
00:44:09I take it that was the matchmaker.
00:44:11You ready to seize the moment?
00:44:14She invited me out to dinner, just to evaluate what I'm looking for in my love life.
00:44:19What are you looking for in your love life?
00:44:23I don't know.
00:44:24Isn't that what everybody wants?
00:44:26Actually, Mom, this doesn't matter. This isn't why I came here.
00:44:30Jude, I know why you came back.
00:44:33You do?
00:44:35I know how important Lisa was to you.
00:44:38Lisa? Mom, Lisa's engaged.
00:44:41And that wouldn't matter anyway. She's great.
00:44:44But that was a long time ago. That was puppy love. High school stuff.
00:44:48I don't know.
00:44:49I know how important Lisa is to you.
00:44:52I know how important Lisa is to you.
00:44:55You say so.
00:45:14Jude, are you happy?
00:45:16Yeah, of course.
00:45:18I've got money and a great place in L.A.
00:45:21That's not what I asked.
00:45:24Are you happy?
00:45:30Uh...
00:45:46Hi.
00:45:59I see you're on friendly turf.
00:46:01You ready?
00:46:03Ready. For what?
00:46:05In 30 seconds, this meeting will turn into a practice date.
00:46:09What? A practice date?
00:46:13I need to see you in your element.
00:46:15Ha ha ha.
00:46:18Are you being serious? Is that absolutely necessary?
00:46:21Yes, it is absolutely necessary. Yes.
00:46:23If I'm going to set you up with someone, I need to know who you are now.
00:46:27And not the version I have of you in my head from high school.
00:46:31You really want to do this?
00:46:33Like, where did you grow up? What do your parents do?
00:46:38How many siblings do you have?
00:46:40So you better bring your A-game.
00:46:42You ready?
00:46:43No.
00:46:44Three.
00:46:45Lisa.
00:46:46Two.
00:46:47I don't think this is...
00:46:48One.
00:46:49Okay.
00:46:51Yes, I have been here a few times. The smoked salmon is to die for.
00:46:57Right.
00:46:59Um, you're from out of town, I heard.
00:47:08Yes. I live in Los Angeles.
00:47:11It's a town of rock stars and movie stars.
00:47:14I'm originally from Arrowheart, Debbie.
00:47:16Really? That's awesome.
00:47:18Tell me about it.
00:47:26You made the butter chicken?
00:47:28No, that's not how it happened.
00:47:30To have you make the butter chicken, I just made the desserts.
00:47:32All I know is that we were all in a lot of gastrointestinal-related distress for like two whole days.
00:47:38That's bad. That was the night that Tabby and Rishi got together, remember?
00:47:41Are you being serious? How did I not know that?
00:47:42They were literally making out in the laundry room until they both threw up.
00:47:47That's priceless.
00:47:49You think for their anniversary they'd get together and make butter chicken?
00:47:52No, not even once.
00:47:58Yeah, they're not doing so well.
00:48:00Yeah, I know, I know.
00:48:02I had lunch with Richie. He mentioned it.
00:48:04I think maybe the spark's just gone out.
00:48:06Oh no, not those two. They're meant for each other.
00:48:08They're just...
00:48:10It's inspiring. I don't know how to explain it.
00:48:14This resort, it's tearing the town apart.
00:48:17The resort? It's just a resort. It can't be that bad.
00:48:20June, come on. You know this place.
00:48:22The second that resort comes in, it just begins the corporatization of Arrowheart
00:48:26until there's nothing left but overpriced retail stores and tacky souvenirs.
00:48:33I think we've... I think we've fallen out of character a little bit.
00:48:37Right, right, of course.
00:48:39First date, first date.
00:48:42I guess around this point I would ask if you're sticking around for Valentine's Day.
00:48:50I thought every day was Valentine's Day here.
00:48:52At least it was when I was a kid growing up.
00:48:54I don't know. It still is.
00:48:56Especially at the festival on the day.
00:49:00And if you have someone special to share with.
00:49:03Would you like to go to the Valentine's Day festival with me?
00:49:12Sorry.
00:49:15Hey.
00:49:18Are you serious?
00:49:20No, this is important.
00:49:24Okay.
00:49:26Okay.
00:49:28Bye.
00:49:30Everything okay?
00:49:31Okay.
00:49:33Declan and I were supposed to set up the Melissa the Matchmaker display at the festival tomorrow morning
00:49:38and Declan just told me that he can't be there because he...
00:49:41Do you need a hand? I got two.
00:49:44No, it's okay. I will... I will manage.
00:49:47I'd be really happy to help.
00:49:52Okay.
00:50:26Thank you. Vote now.
00:50:31Why don't you hand these out?
00:50:34Yes, please.
00:50:36Lisa.
00:50:38Peter, everything okay?
00:50:40No, everything is not okay.
00:50:42Did you email my wife your safe error heart propaganda?
00:50:45First, it is not propaganda.
00:50:47Second, a lot of people got that email. She's on a list.
00:50:51We're for the resort, Lisa. I've told you that.
00:50:54Maybe you should talk to Andrea. She signed up.
00:51:02Wow.
00:51:05Do we need to worry about Andrea?
00:51:07No. Peter has some puffs. He'll cool off.
00:51:17That's pretty. What's that?
00:51:19Tavi gave me a new business idea to expand my service.
00:51:22To help couples in a rut.
00:51:24I have my MFT and I got into matchmaking instead of counseling, so why not both?
00:51:28No, but that says first month free.
00:51:31Yeah.
00:51:33Lisa, that means no money. But that, sorry, that's crazy.
00:51:37I think it's a great idea.
00:51:39What are you talking about? You're going to burn yourself out with everything you're doing and then lose money while you're doing it.
00:51:42Dude, it's an opportunity. Couples fight about money.
00:51:45So if I give them a free month, they get to get comfortable and see what they need to fix in their relationship,
00:51:50and then they can decide to pay me and move forward.
00:51:53No, but you have tons of expenses you need to think about.
00:51:54You have your office rental, taxes, the expansion, the employees that you're going to have to hire,
00:51:58and then on top of everything that's personal, including your mortgage, bills, food.
00:52:02Whoa, whoa, whoa. Easy, easy. I know what I'm doing.
00:52:05I'm building a long-term customer base. Money will come.
00:52:11I've got this far, haven't I?
00:52:13Yeah.
00:52:15I've got to fix that speaker.
00:52:17Meanwhile, can I interest you in a sugar cookie?
00:52:20Hi, Tavi.
00:52:22Cute!
00:52:24So strong!
00:52:26I haven't had a chance to talk to you since...
00:52:29Butter Chicken.
00:52:33I didn't make it.
00:52:35It's okay. I forgive you. I think.
00:52:40So, L.A. not your style anymore?
00:52:43No, no, no. I'm just visiting. That's it. Catching up with friends and family.
00:52:46And by the way, your place. You should do a lot more first date promotions.
00:52:49That was great. Maybe take a class on online marketing or SEO.
00:52:53That's a really good idea. Thank you.
00:52:55Maybe drum up some more business.
00:52:57Look forward to a speaker system that works.
00:53:00It was great to see you.
00:53:06Yep. That's a great couple.
00:53:13Sound familiar?
00:53:15It should be. We danced for it at prom. It was our song.
00:53:19Yeah, it was.
00:53:23Shall we?
00:53:25What?
00:53:27What?
00:53:29Dance.
00:53:30I left my dancing shoes at home. In my closet.
00:53:41Remember at the prom? I spilled punch all over my suit.
00:53:50I spent the rest of the night in the bathroom with the hand dryer.
00:53:53Yeah, I missed you.
00:54:00Mind if I cut in?
00:54:02Declan, hey.
00:54:04Hey, I'm sorry I'm late.
00:54:06Declan.
00:54:08Jude and I grew up together. He moved after high school.
00:54:11Yeah, my name's Jude.
00:54:13Wow, that's great. Yeah, what brings you back to Error Heart?
00:54:16Just visiting. Catching up. Friends and family.
00:54:20My mom still lives here. Hanging out with her.
00:54:23A little bit. Trying to get away from work, which, yeah.
00:54:26That doesn't seem to be happening, though. So I'm gonna...
00:54:29Excuse me.
00:54:33Alistair, hi.
00:54:35There's no evidence to suggest that she is an algorithm of any kind.
00:54:39She just seems like a dedicated business owner.
00:54:42Then do some more digging.
00:54:43I've been in this game a long time, Jude.
00:54:45And no one gets to 91% on goodwill and skill. I'm telling you.
00:54:49Yeah, okay. I'll keep looking into it.
00:54:52Alistair, she can't keep up at the rate she's going.
00:54:56She's gonna pronounce it.
00:54:58That's a long-term solution, kid. The vote's in two days.
00:55:01Figure it out, or you can stay there in your little Valentine's town.
00:55:14Melissa the Matchmaker. Weaknesses and opportunities.
00:55:19In spite of her high success rate and promised expansion of services,
00:55:24Melissa the Matchmaker is still a one-stop shop.
00:55:27And she's in danger of overextension,
00:55:30which is gonna lead to a drop in both quality of service and referrals.
00:55:36If the people of Arrowheart allow Alibi Industries
00:55:39to acquire the land they require for their resort,
00:55:45Lisa's gonna...
00:55:56Melissa's services are gonna get their first real dose of competition.
00:56:04And...
00:56:06Her business is gonna fail.
00:56:16Got your next date set up.
00:56:18Coffee at Tabby's so you're on familiar turf.
00:56:20Two p.m. tomorrow.
00:56:22Her name is Katie. She's in sales, often on the road, lives two towns over,
00:56:26looking for someone who isn't tied down.
00:56:28I think it could be a great fit.
00:56:36Uh, yeah, thanks. I'll be there.
00:56:40Hello?
00:56:42Richie. Yeah, no, sure. What's up?
00:56:47Yeah, I can be there in 20 minutes.
00:56:50Okay.
00:56:56I can't believe it.
00:56:58I just, I kept thinking there's to be more than this.
00:57:01You know, I asked her if she wanted to get out of here,
00:57:04but she was worried about her business and who would look after it.
00:57:07I just, I felt trapped.
00:57:10So, I told her I needed a break.
00:57:13So, so what's next? What now?
00:57:16I don't know. I just grabbed a bunch of my stuff and left.
00:57:24Hey, what does this all mean for your vote on Wednesday?
00:57:28It's important.
00:57:30You think you're still going to recommend the development of the resort?
00:57:34Because think about it, that could bring in some big money.
00:57:38And then all of a sudden you'd be mayor of a city that's taking off.
00:57:42And they're, of course, they're going to need help with development.
00:57:45That's permits, contracts, integration with local businesses.
00:57:49Like, that's really big city stuff. Like L.A., big city stuff.
00:57:55And with you here, you'd, Richie, you'd really be able to protect the fabric of this town.
00:58:00You'd be a hero. Might give you some direction, inspiration.
00:58:05Could even give you the space to be able to patch things up with Tabby.
00:58:10Yeah, maybe. Could be a good opportunity for me.
00:58:16Yeah, I mean, just whatever feels right for you. Yeah.
00:58:21Thanks, man.
00:58:24Here. Here's to new possibilities.
00:58:27Amen.
00:58:31She said high school romances, they always feel real.
00:58:35But you have to test them to know for sure if they're going to last.
00:58:38And then she just pulled the trigger.
00:58:40I was devastated.
00:58:42The romantic side of me, it really shut down after that, and then I just left.
00:58:46And then her mom passed, and I didn't call.
00:58:49And then my dad passed. She didn't call either.
00:58:51I never really got along with my dad, either.
00:58:54He wasn't good to my mom.
00:58:56I think that played a really big part of it.
00:58:59She forgave him, I just never could.
00:59:02So to answer your question ...
00:59:06What was your question?
00:59:08Where are you from?
00:59:10Right. Yeah, sorry.
00:59:12Right here.
00:59:14Dunedin. Arrowheart, originally.
00:59:18But I'm sure you picked up on that.
00:59:19Yeah, I did.
00:59:21And now you're in L.A.?
00:59:23Yeah. Well, no. Now, I'm right in front of you, having coffee.
00:59:27In Arrowheart, at least for a couple more days, I think.
00:59:33L.A. is my home. I guess.
00:59:37Lisa just thought, you know, maybe it'd be good for me to get out.
00:59:41Maybe I'd hit it off with someone.
00:59:43Listen, Jude. It's obvious you and Lisa have a history.
00:59:46That's very complicated.
00:59:48What? No. No, no, no. It's not complicated. That was ages ago.
00:59:51I'm sure it was.
00:59:53But I think you need to take some time and figure out what she means to you today.
00:59:58What are you talking about? This is just my friend.
01:00:03Thanks for meeting up.
01:00:05Can I transfer you the money for the coffee?
01:00:07What? No, no, no. No, please. I'll take care of it.
01:00:13Listen, Jude.
01:00:14I really hope you find what you're looking for.
01:00:24Can I get you anything else?
01:00:26Oh, no. I'm great. Thank you.
01:00:31Hey, stranger.
01:00:33Hope we can count on your support tomorrow to save Arrowheart.
01:00:35Um, hi. What are you guys doing here?
01:00:38Where's Katie?
01:00:40She left.
01:00:42Wait, did you come here to spy on me?
01:00:46What? No.
01:00:48We wanted to grab coffee, so I suggested here.
01:00:52I was going to check on you two.
01:00:54It's all part of my service.
01:00:56Wow. Wow, you're so hands-on.
01:00:59How convenient.
01:01:01Are you sure you don't have some, like, specialty app that helps you with everything?
01:01:06Advanced technology, an algorithm, something?
01:01:08So Katie left, huh?
01:01:09Yep, I blew it.
01:01:11Wasn't on my agenda.
01:01:13Hey, it happens, right? You'll find the right girl.
01:01:16Yeah, thanks.
01:01:18Hey man, thanks again for helping Lisa with the decorations.
01:01:21You know, the festival's going to be great.
01:01:23Yeah, it was nothing.
01:01:25Well, I'll have to have you over for dinner sometime.
01:01:28Anyway, we'll, uh, catch you tomorrow at the festival?
01:01:32Yeah, how about tonight?
01:01:34Tonight? Dinner?
01:01:35Yeah, because I think, you know, after tomorrow I'm probably going to be heading back to L.A.
01:01:42And it would be great to take you up on the offer for dinner.
01:01:45Spend a little extra time with you.
01:01:47Yeah, um, tonight. That, that, that would be great. Right, honey?
01:01:53Absolutely, yeah.
01:01:55Great. Say six.
01:01:57How's seven?
01:01:59Let's do six.
01:02:01I'll be there.
01:02:03Great.
01:02:05Great.
01:02:10So he's at the top of the stairs, he takes one step back.
01:02:13In my defense, the stairs are slippery.
01:02:15The stairs were fine. They were fine.
01:02:17He just forgets there's one in front of him, and damn, he goes tumbling down the staircase and right into the front row.
01:02:22Right on top of Miss Chesterton.
01:02:24Who was not impressed.
01:02:26Our music teacher.
01:02:28What happened then?
01:02:30Oh, he stayed in character.
01:02:31When Higgins falls, he dusts himself off, offers an apology, and goes right back to his elocution lessons with Miss Doolittle here.
01:02:39Sounds like you guys had a great time.
01:02:41Yeah, we did. We did. Simply times, son.
01:02:45Well, I'm going to check on the cake and make a phone call. Why don't you take Jude on a tour?
01:02:51Yes. Um, right this way, Professor Higgins.
01:02:56Eliza.
01:03:02And we'll make our way down this hallway. You have the powder room over here. I put those tiles in last month.
01:03:09You put those in?
01:03:11No. I had someone put them in.
01:03:13Very nice.
01:03:15Thank you. And here's the master bedroom, lovingly decorated by me.
01:03:22And we'll go this way. I want to show you my favorite part of the house.
01:03:26And now we are arriving to my little home office.
01:03:31It isn't much to look at, but I do my consultations during the day, so I take my work home with me.
01:03:37This is cute.
01:03:39Thanks.
01:03:41And, uh, since you're here, uh, could you fix a tech problem for me? Computer.
01:03:48Yeah, yeah, of course.
01:03:50What's going on?
01:03:52Um, I'll show you. It did some stupid auto-update and it says it's not connected.
01:03:57Yeah, I mean, that's an easy fix.
01:03:59Easy fix.
01:04:06So all you have to...
01:04:12I can take care of it.
01:04:14Okay.
01:04:16Oh, it's Tabby. I should take it.
01:04:18Yeah, you definitely should, but she filled me in on everything.
01:04:21I know he loves her. He just made a stupid snap decision.
01:04:25Hey, sweetheart. Now I can talk.
01:04:29What?
01:04:31Okay.
01:04:32I'm sorry.
01:04:41Please don't be upset.
01:04:43I know, I know. This is such a hard time.
01:04:47Why don't we meet up tomorrow?
01:04:50I'll talk to you eventually.
01:04:53Okay, I'll see you tomorrow. I will figure this out.
01:04:57Hey, sorry about that.
01:04:59Yeah, everything okay?
01:05:01She's holding on, Hope.
01:05:03They can work this out. I know it.
01:05:05Yeah, I think so too. They're great for each other.
01:05:08Well, good news is, you are officially reconnected.
01:05:11You're a genius.
01:05:14You did it.
01:05:19Dessert's ready.
01:05:21Coming.
01:05:49That's great.
01:05:51I think I nailed it.
01:05:54Hope you saved some room, Jude.
01:05:57Hey, can I talk to you guys about something?
01:06:00What's going on?
01:06:03So, this resort.
01:06:05You guys know who's trying to make it happen, right?
01:06:08Yes, um, Alibi Industries.
01:06:11They're an investment group.
01:06:14Yeah, they are. It's an investment group.
01:06:21So the majority owner happens to be my boss.
01:06:25Alistair Bradfield.
01:06:27And Alibi also owns the tech company that I work for.
01:06:30Hotspot.
01:06:32The dating app.
01:06:36I'm not just here visiting with my mom.
01:06:40Lisa, you're the only thing that's standing in the way of Alibi buying the land that it needs to be able to develop the resort.
01:06:46So my boss, they sent me down here so that I could discover your secrets.
01:06:50Well, Melissa, the matchmaker's secrets.
01:06:53And figure out a way to take you down.
01:06:56And then just make sure that the vote passes on the resort.
01:07:01Are you serious?
01:07:03Yeah. But after being here for a few days and seeing you and the folks of the town,
01:07:09just everything that you guys have built together, the great lengths that you guys go just to help people find love.
01:07:15What's beautiful about this place is that it hasn't been corrupted by people like Alistair.
01:07:21And people like me.
01:07:24I think you should go.
01:07:26What I'm saying is I'm not going through with it.
01:07:29I'm not doing it anymore.
01:07:31I want to help.
01:07:33I want to save Aroha. I want to find a way to make sure Alistair's-
01:07:36You should go.
01:07:56I want to save Aroha.
01:08:27Morning, Sunshine. Leaving already?
01:08:32Yeah. Mom, I think I made a mistake coming here.
01:08:44I'm sorry.
01:08:46It's okay.
01:08:48I'm sorry.
01:08:50It's okay.
01:08:52It's okay.
01:08:53It's okay.
01:08:59Have a heart.
01:09:04You and your hearts.
01:09:07You know what? You were right when you asked me if I was happy.
01:09:12I'm not happy.
01:09:15Stay for today.
01:09:17For a one-of-a-kind Arahart Valentine's Day.
01:09:27I can't. I can't. I blew it with Lisa.
01:09:33I lied to myself about being over her. I'm not.
01:09:38And seeing her and Declan together on Valentine's Day is just going to remind me how alone I really feel.
01:09:44You are never alone here, Jude.
01:09:47There are so many people that love and value you.
01:09:53Starting right here.
01:09:58Come on, it'll be fun.
01:10:04Honey, you are going to be okay.
01:10:11I promise.
01:10:14I promise.
01:10:45Happy Valentine's.
01:10:48If you're local, please vote no on the resort development.
01:11:02Oh.
01:11:04Where are you going?
01:11:06Yeah, I don't think I should be here.
01:11:08I'm going to be straight up because apparently subtlety doesn't work for me.
01:11:14Subtlety doesn't work with you?
01:11:17Be brave. Take a chance.
01:11:21You might crash, but if you don't try, you've already crashed.
01:11:26Follow your heart, Jude.
01:11:28Get out of here!
01:11:29Yeah, yeah, okay.
01:11:31Be brave. I'll be brave.
01:11:32Alastair!
01:11:33Hey there, kid.
01:11:34What are you doing here?
01:11:35I'm doing what you couldn't do.
01:11:37Or, more accurately, what you wouldn't.
01:11:42That's not what it looks like.
01:11:43I could count on you, but I guess you're soft, just like this little town of yours.
01:11:47I mean, honestly, all this crap and nobody's making any money off of it.
01:11:52Hey, these are good people here.
01:11:53Are they?
01:11:54Well, then they'll all be very good and happy when I turn this dump into a real town.
01:11:58Mr. Bradfield.
01:11:59Please call me Alastair.
01:12:00Jude, how's it going?
01:12:02But may I call you Mr. Mayor?
01:12:04Oh, God, no. Richie's fine.
01:12:05Good to see you, Richie, we all set?
01:12:07Yes, right this way.
01:12:09You think I didn't have a plan B and C?
01:12:13You're fired, by the way, just in case that wasn't obvious.
01:12:39Hi.
01:12:40What do you want?
01:12:43Uh, look, I know that I haven't been the most...
01:12:45Ladies and gentlemen, happy Valentine's Day.
01:12:50Later.
01:12:56Hey.
01:12:58Hey.
01:13:00It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the 67th annual Valentine's Day Festival in our fair town of Earhart.
01:13:13Now, I know we've had a lively debate over the question of the Alibi Industries development proposal.
01:13:19I know many of you are waiting to hear what I have to say before you make up your minds.
01:13:23If you're from here, it's certainly likely that you have some strong opinions about what this town represents and why it should stay that way.
01:13:29But I thought it was only fair for us to hear a little bit more about the development and what it might mean for all of us.
01:13:34So, with that in mind, I've invited Mr. Alistair Bradfield, the majority owner of Alibi Industries, to come and say a few words for his side of the debate.
01:13:42Are you kidding me?
01:13:50My friends, it is so great to be here in Earhart.
01:13:55And I know that together, we can make it what it truly deserves to be.
01:13:59A beacon for love and happiness where people will come from all over the country, from all over the world, to share in the spirit of that love and happiness.
01:14:10They already do.
01:14:12To see Melissa?
01:14:14Yes, Melissa.
01:14:17The matchmaker.
01:14:19I know that Ms. Bloom has rallied a lot of opposition to our proposal, but she's not being honest with you about why.
01:14:26It is purely to serve the interests of her business so that she can convince her would-be customers that they too can share in the fairytale romance like she and her main squeeze, Mr. Declan Harper.
01:14:39But I'm afraid that too is a lie.
01:14:42I have some photographs here of Mr. Harper and some other woman who is clearly not Ms. Bloom.
01:14:48The entire opposition to this development is predicated on Ms. Bloom trying to save herself and her business, not your wonderful town.
01:14:59My friends, I implore you, don't listen to someone who doesn't have your best interests at heart.
01:15:06You may be worried about change, but change is a good thing.
01:15:11Do what is right for you and for Earhart.
01:15:15Vote yes.
01:15:21Hey, what are you doing?
01:15:23Hey, give me one second, one second.
01:15:26Wait, everyone, everyone.
01:15:30My name is Jude Whitlock and I see a lot of familiar faces from when I grew up here.
01:15:37So hopefully you'll remember me and are willing to hear what I have to say.
01:15:40I know this man.
01:15:42Up until five minutes ago, I used to work for him.
01:15:45Don't believe a word he says.
01:15:48He does not have our best interests at heart.
01:15:52He's here for one reason and one reason only.
01:15:56So that he can get even bigger stacks of cash for himself and his investors.
01:16:01Earhart, we are better than that.
01:16:03And Alistair, whatever secrets you think you uncovered about Lisa and Declan, that wasn't yours to reveal.
01:16:11Nor does that discredit the incredible work that she's done for this community.
01:16:15She has helped hundreds of couples find their special someone.
01:16:19Without some silly app.
01:16:22Because love is not an algorithm.
01:16:27I know our town.
01:16:28Because love is not an algorithm.
01:16:32I know our town is struggling.
01:16:34But after being back here just for a few days, it's easy to see.
01:16:38We don't need some tacky themed resort to save our town.
01:16:42All we have to do is show the world who we are.
01:16:44And embrace it.
01:16:46All of our flaws, all of our quirks.
01:16:49All the joy that we get just from being a part of this community.
01:16:52Yes, it's going to take some time, energy, money, effort.
01:16:57And a good dose of 21st century technology.
01:17:00Which if our great mayor approves, I'd like to offer my services to the town for free.
01:17:08Earhart isn't about fear, cynicism, and greed.
01:17:11It's about love and opening our hearts to each other.
01:17:13That's what it means when we say Valentine's Day every day.
01:17:35Now that we've heard from both sides, let the voting begin.
01:17:48Tabby, I am so sorry.
01:17:51I guess I've been feeling restless and I didn't know how to tell you.
01:17:54I don't want anything else.
01:17:56Because anything else would just take me away from you.
01:17:59Just know that I will work every day to show you my love.
01:18:06Not in front of the constituents.
01:18:08I love you, Cookie.
01:18:10I love you too.
01:18:20Folks, can I have your attention?
01:18:23The votes have been tallied.
01:18:24The votes have been tallied.
01:18:28The yeses are...
01:18:3029%!
01:18:32With 71% voting no!
01:18:55Hey, Alastair.
01:18:57You lost.
01:18:59In case that wasn't obvious.
01:19:12That was pretty incredible.
01:19:14I'm serious.
01:19:16I can do this. I can make it work.
01:19:18So you're gonna move here?
01:19:20Yeah, I don't think I've ever truly been happy in LA.
01:19:24I'm happy here.
01:19:26And I've been on so many dates, I've lost track.
01:19:30The only time that I've ever felt any real connection was on our practice date.
01:19:34With you.
01:19:36Lisa, I know that the last few days have been absolutely crazy and you have no reason to want to talk to me.
01:19:40No, look, Declan and I broke up three months ago.
01:19:43Everyone held us up as this idealized couple and I was terrified for the business if we failed as a couple.
01:19:51We decided to break the news to everyone after the vote.
01:19:55Well, someone very special to me told me that if you're looking for love, honesty is a critical component.
01:20:04You have to be honest with yourself about what you want, about what you need, about where...
01:20:09Change can be scary.
01:20:11Breaking out of your comfort zone can be frightening.
01:20:14Whether it's a breakup, losing a job, or even moving from one home to another.
01:20:20But your evolution as a human being depends on it.
01:20:24Just remember, we're all on a journey.
01:20:27We're all in this together.
01:20:29We're all in this together.
01:20:30So when we hit a bump in the road, it's just a reminder to take a moment and make sure we know where we're going.
01:20:37You'll find the right way forward.
01:20:39I am Melissa, the Matchmaker, and you've been listening to Ditch the Algorithm.
01:20:45Keep loving your hearts out there, everyone.
01:20:47Until next time.
01:20:51Ready?
01:20:53Ready.
01:20:55Ready.
01:20:57Ready.
01:20:59What'd you think?
01:21:01Amazing, beautiful, brilliant.
01:21:03Thank you, thank you.
01:21:05They're lucky to have you, and so am I.
01:21:07Oh, speaking of which.
01:21:09Yes.
01:21:10Guess what?
01:21:12So, I set up some internet alerts so that we'd get notified every time Arrowheart gets announced online.
01:21:17And guess which town just made the America's Most Romantic Destinations on one of the top five travel aggregators in the country?
01:21:27I don't know what any of that means, but I'm guessing Dunedin's very own Arrowheart.
01:21:31Yes! Yes! Look.
01:21:36This is amazing. I promise you, it's such a good thing.
01:21:39That's great.
01:21:41Okay, here, don't go anywhere. I have a little something for you.
01:21:52I know it's a little late, but happy Valentine's Day.
01:21:54You know, Valentine's Day, it was a month ago.
01:21:58Excuse me, are you forgetting where we are? Every day's Valentine's Day.
01:22:06See? Yeah?
01:22:09Thanks, I love it. I love it, I love it.
01:22:13Super cute, right?
01:22:17Oh, can we go grab lunch before your next appointment comes up?
01:22:21Working lunch?
01:22:22Of course.
01:22:23Always? But can we also get a receptionist? Start planning for that. It's only going to get more busy.
01:22:29I will, I will. Delegating's hard. You can be my receptionist today.
01:22:33I'd love to.
01:22:45May I?
01:22:47Yes.
01:22:49So, my receptionist.
01:22:54Yes, boss. How can I be of service?
01:22:57Boss? I like that.
01:22:59Here, hold on.
01:23:03Is everything okay?
01:23:05It's Tabby.
01:23:07More than okay.
01:23:09They're at the courthouse?
01:23:11They renewed their vows. You guys are the best.
01:23:14So cute.
01:23:17All because of you two. You're so in sync.
01:23:24Well, you do make a pretty good team, don't you?
01:23:27We really do.