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00:01:29You are the one who asked to use the art room this summer to finish your junior art collective project and your former English teacher got you permission, remember?
00:01:38How's that going, by the way?
00:01:39I still have a few weeks to figure it out.
00:01:42All right, sleepyhead.
00:01:43Riding or biking, I can't be late.
00:01:46I don't need to give my co-workers another reason to whisper behind my back.
00:01:50Fine, I'm up.
00:01:53But your co-workers need to get a life.
00:01:56They mean well.
00:01:57You know that.
00:01:59Well, some of them.
00:02:01Rise and shine.
00:02:01They're leaving in 20.
00:02:02They're leaving in 20 minutes.
00:02:32oh looks like someone's slacking on the job says the man who rolls in at 10 35 a.m wasn't that
00:02:43early but wow you're looking very refreshed though chris thank you john it is the beauty
00:02:49of senior management something you would know about if you would take my advice and apply
00:02:54come on give it a shot i could use your phd on my team i never got my phd remember yes i do sorry
00:03:01we had that conversation yeah sore spot sorry your expertise then and give up on the dream
00:03:06you mean birding against your ex to win some local bird-a-thon trophy is that the dream
00:03:12because yeah okay well my ex aside the big dream is to win yeah so i can get the prestige push
00:03:22oh prestige yeah do you mean press well yeah that too so i can start my own guiding business
00:03:32you're obsessed look i know it's hard for you to understand but i gotta give it one last shot
00:03:40otherwise i'm all in here i guess i gotta be all in somewhere right i can't keep straddling both
00:03:49all right james bond if you complete your mission then great get after it but if you don't i'm coming
00:03:57after you you fact checked me didn't you yeah google confirmed your proclamation that the real
00:04:03james bond was indeed a birder thank you very much leave it to yin fleming to make burning cool
00:04:09i wouldn't go that far but i am pulling for you i appreciate it back to work no favoritism here
00:04:17and this is your final assignment for the summer term
00:04:28so i want you to pick a novel that explores a complex theme it can be the american dream social
00:04:37injustice the nature of good versus evil it's up to you but whatever you choose i want it to spark
00:04:43something speak to this next chapter your next chapter in life basically just let it be more than
00:04:51an assignment okay and have a great weekend it is gorgeous out there bye
00:04:57great work on that project bye guys
00:05:01hey you pizza friday i was thinking we could bring back the hawaiian for old times sake what do you say
00:05:10i'm going to the movies with some friends remember i do not remember you saying that
00:05:16sorry i thought i did they're picking me up from here we're going shopping and then to the movies
00:05:21no but that's okay don't worry uh i just have barely seen you all week we live together you know
00:05:27what i mean but there's always tomorrow just text me so i know when you'll be coming home okay okay
00:05:33celeste wait up hi i was just talking about you or we were yeah was it good or bad i was talking to
00:05:45my cousin doug you remember doug right no sorry should i i'm pretty sure i told you about him
00:05:50not ringing any bells well he's also going through a super recent and really unfortunate divorce
00:05:55mine wasn't that recent yeah but a year isn't that long either especially when they say it takes twice
00:06:01as long to get over someone or is it half the time considering we were together for 22 years
00:06:07let's hope it's the latter either way he wants to meet you not before she meets my bff from college
00:06:14andrea are you trying to set up alan again he is a very successful dentist a little arrogant sure but
00:06:20you didn't respond to my text oh aleila i'm so sorry i meant to i've just been very busy with you know
00:06:27no just helping morgan get ready for college there's so many decisions to make she's got so
00:06:34many meal plan options there's vegan paleo keto you'd be surprised how many there oh eva there you
00:06:40are so sorry to keep you waiting what are you talking about you weren't you are so understanding
00:06:45i know we're already late we've got to go but thank you for thinking of me and uh we'll talk soon just
00:06:50keep walking bye text me i'll talk to you about doug alan thanks for the afternoon pick me up thank you
00:07:03for the rescue earlier at least it was more propositional than pitying this time and it's
00:07:08hard to say which one i prefer i mean a dentist just think how white your teeth will be very funny
00:07:14you're lucky you're my best friend i know so what are we doing this weekend should we grab a drink
00:07:22or do yoga unless you'd have plans my only plans are to organize my garage what it really needs it
00:07:32okay no love you celeste but you need to get out there like now please don't say date i don't care
00:07:38if it's speed dating or skydiving or water painting then you just need to get out of the house and try
00:07:43something new and have some fun organizing is no i do not accept that fine but what if i don't
00:07:51remember what is anymore what's fun yeah i haven't asked myself that question in decades that's because
00:07:57you're a hundred percent focused on your family unit and yet rick cheated anyway you know how i feel
00:08:04about that it's a whole new chapter yes this is your time now you need to do something a little crazy
00:08:11you know just wake yourself up it's time which is why oh oh no oh no no no no no no no i thought
00:08:18that was later what was later the spa party which sounds like it would be super relaxing but it's
00:08:22actually this really intense fundraiser for my grandpa's community center and i can't miss it
00:08:26why would you miss it birding you're birding why is that so unbelievable just you like quiet notebook
00:08:34binoculars kind of thing well i'm supposed to be as a favorite this really nice guy from my pickleball
00:08:40group it's an annual contest but you know now this is eva yes i just got the reminder and i will
00:08:50absolutely be at your fundraiser do you mind confirming our table after all i feel terrible just get someone
00:08:58to fill in for you i'm pretty sure you're not a birding expert it's just for a day you should
00:09:03totally take my spot yeah i think they need to be paired up i don't know if it's like an accountability
00:09:08thing or something that is not what i meant why would i do that you love birds and animals oh and my
00:09:13friend hmm yes it's a table reserved for our group it should be under mount muir yes my friend john
00:09:21desperately needs a partner because his girlfriend was apparently this like beautiful but cold-hearted
00:09:26genius just cheated on him with some professor and now those two are burning together as a couple
00:09:32and i thought rick was bad well apparently brina and laszlo are much worse which is why i offered to
00:09:38step in but if you could do it yep that's correct there's a kind of us but you're not trying to set me
00:09:46up right no i'm pretty sure you're both in the romance's dead to me zone and i'm not sure that he's over
00:09:50his ex so yeah no he just can't enter alone and i was happy to roleplay for him yeah still here
00:09:56roleplay so you were gonna what pretend to be his girlfriend for the contest yes yes
00:10:04i know it's a little unusual but you between me and john the biggest favor he is the sweetest guy
00:10:11he's a little quiet but you know it's still more fun than organizing your garage does sound like he's
00:10:15in an awful position would this count as my something crazy yes absolutely fine then i'll do it really
00:10:26oh you want to go over the auction items like right now okay i gotta go i'm gonna have him text you
00:10:31all of the information you are the best and um you know just have fun with it okay
00:10:39pretending to be someone's girlfriend i've officially entered my midlife crisis
00:10:55so
00:11:10Well, I know you were deciding between Kingfisher Kanzos and deductions, but I, for one, I'm
00:11:32glad you went with the latter. Plus, the team name fits so much better.
00:11:35Oh, thank you. I definitely feel like there's more activity this year.
00:11:40Well, let's hope so, for your sake.
00:11:43You mean ours?
00:11:44I already have tenure.
00:11:46Well, I'm not sure this competition will get you there.
00:11:49Not yet, but every win is a resume boost.
00:11:52Oh, excuse me.
00:11:55Hi, hi there.
00:11:57Hi. Am I in the right place to check in?
00:11:59Yes, welcome. I'm Linda Sanchez, president of the NorCal Ornithological Society.
00:12:03And you are?
00:12:04Celeste. I'm waiting for my partner, John.
00:12:07Keller?
00:12:08Mm-hmm.
00:12:10Oh, so is John competing this year after all?
00:12:13Yes.
00:12:13He should be here any minute.
00:12:15Well, Brina, too bad you're competing against John this year.
00:12:19This is Celeste, John's new birding partner.
00:12:22We'll be fine. Nice to meet you.
00:12:23Likewise. And we can just say partner, you know, in the general sense, just to simplify.
00:12:28Just cover all the faces.
00:12:31Celeste?
00:12:31Hey, you made it.
00:12:33Hi, sweetie.
00:12:34Oh.
00:12:35Oh.
00:12:36John. So good to see you.
00:12:39Yeah, you too, Linda.
00:12:40Um, let me get your t-shirts.
00:12:42Okay.
00:12:43I wasn't sure you'd be competing this year.
00:12:45Well, I couldn't let you just run away with it now, could I? Wouldn't be fair.
00:12:49Even if a win would look good towards your ten-year goal.
00:12:52I only want to win fairly.
00:12:55I'm surprised to see that you're already seeing someone.
00:12:58Excuse me?
00:12:58You're right. None of my business.
00:13:03It's okay. We're just happy to compete.
00:13:10John?
00:13:13Maslow?
00:13:13Well, we should probably go get our gear. I'm a bit newer to birding, so I want to make sure I have everything.
00:13:22Of course.
00:13:23Good luck.
00:13:24Yeah.
00:13:25You too?
00:13:28Huh.
00:13:29What was that?
00:13:31Celeste Johanson, your friendly fake date to the rescue.
00:13:34No? That's not what I'm here for?
00:13:39You're here for a fake date?
00:13:42So, wait, let me get this straight. Eva was going to pretend to be my girlfriend?
00:13:46I love Eva. She's so sweet. She is helpful.
00:13:49Up for anything?
00:13:49And always trying to be in a million places at once, which is how you got stuck with me. I'm sorry for the misunderstanding.
00:13:58And Brina.
00:13:59Oh, so you... you heard the whole story?
00:14:02Mm-hmm.
00:14:02I should be the one apologizing to you. You came all the way out here on a Saturday morning, you know, when you could have been sleeping in...
00:14:12Or organizing my garage.
00:14:15Either way, it's fine. I get the whole bad breakup, betrayal thing. I recently had one myself after 22 years.
00:14:2222 years? I'm... I'm sorry.
00:14:25So is that... is that why you... you jumped in to help?
00:14:27Maybe. Probably. As absurd as that sounds.
00:14:30It sounds... kind.
00:14:36You don't have to do this, you know, this is...
00:14:39I'm not going to leave now. Besides, I like birds. I like the ones that fly, make eggs.
00:14:45Is that, uh, the extent of your bird knowledge?
00:14:48Pretty much.
00:14:48Okay.
00:14:49But I am a quick learner and an eager student, so take it or leave it.
00:14:55Definitely take it.
00:14:56Do you come here often?
00:15:02As a matter of fact, I do.
00:15:05It's beautiful.
00:15:06Pretty great spot, right?
00:15:07There you two lovebirds are.
00:15:09I feel like these came out pretty well. Despite the long name, Patient Listening.
00:15:15Is that our name?
00:15:16You didn't know?
00:15:19I wanted it to be a surprise.
00:15:21Although, I thought that you might have wanted to establish something a little bit more aggressive.
00:15:26Seeing as Spring Lake Sporting Goods is a sponsor this year.
00:15:28The prize money is enough to launch your own birding business, if that's the plan.
00:15:33You want to start your own birding business?
00:15:37I feel like there's a lot of surprises here.
00:15:41You know, I just...
00:15:42I didn't want to put too much pressure on Celeste.
00:15:46We're just here having fun.
00:15:47Are we?
00:15:49Well, hopefully it'll be fun and successful.
00:15:52Good luck.
00:15:53Thanks, Linda.
00:15:53So, this is bigger than wanting to not lose face in front of your ex.
00:16:01Well, there's never been a big corporate sponsor like this before to give us more press or a five-figure prize.
00:16:08How steep's the competition?
00:16:10Well, every year there's been a lot of great teams, but Brina and I have won it the last three years in a row, so it's definitely doable.
00:16:17Okay, then.
00:16:20Okay. Yeah.
00:16:22Good morning, everyone.
00:16:24I am thrilled to welcome you all here today to kick off our annual contest, the NorCal Ornithology Birdathon.
00:16:35That's too much to ask.
00:16:36No.
00:16:37Besides, we cannot let the cheaters win.
00:16:39To all of our new birders, welcome.
00:16:42And to our returning competitors, welcome back.
00:16:45You're really up for it.
00:16:46The birding, the fake dating.
00:16:48Apparently, I need to step out of my comfort zone, so here we are.
00:16:53Yeah?
00:16:55And so, it's with immense excitement and gratitude for your involvement...
00:17:00I can do anything for one day.
00:17:02...that I declare our three-week bird-a-thon officially underway!
00:17:08I'm sorry, did she just say three weeks?
00:17:15You still in?
00:17:18You're gonna love it.
00:17:19I need you to fill me in on all the rules.
00:17:27What to buy, what to read.
00:17:29I want to be as prepared as possible.
00:17:31Of course.
00:17:32And you will be.
00:17:34But, before we get to any of that,
00:17:37why don't you...
00:17:39Here.
00:17:41Take a look right there, okay?
00:17:42Tell me what you see.
00:17:44I see a tree.
00:17:51That's a good start.
00:17:52With leaves.
00:17:53Okay, now look between the leaves.
00:17:55What do you see between the leaves?
00:18:00Nothing's out there.
00:18:03Okay.
00:18:04Okay, that's...
00:18:05That's totally fun.
00:18:06So far, we've seen, what, five birds?
00:18:08And three of those birds are the same as the first one,
00:18:11the white cat...
00:18:11The white crown sparrow.
00:18:12The white crown sparrow.
00:18:13Oh, yes.
00:18:14Exactly.
00:18:15But we're three minutes in.
00:18:16We're already behind.
00:18:17We're doing a total bird species count
00:18:19over the next three weekends.
00:18:20Anywhere?
00:18:21Well, the greater Marin and Snobot County area,
00:18:23which is not insignificant when it comes to habitats.
00:18:26So, we have time.
00:18:29Then why is everyone rushing around?
00:18:33I'd say they're just getting started.
00:18:36You know, everyone comes out of the gate differently.
00:18:39I need to buy a guidebook and some binoculars,
00:18:42and maybe those pants with the pockets.
00:18:44Basically, all the gear.
00:18:46Hey, you just told me your future is hanging in the balance here.
00:18:50That's dramatic.
00:18:51I don't know if I said that exactly.
00:18:56Teach me birding so we can get started.
00:18:58Uh, yeah.
00:19:03Fine.
00:19:03Yeah, okay.
00:19:05You're gonna need these back.
00:19:11All right, so, uh, just scan to the left slowly,
00:19:16and then to the right,
00:19:17and just look in between the branches.
00:19:19When I was a kid,
00:19:29watching birds was always about
00:19:31being outside,
00:19:33you know, discovering something.
00:19:36It's where I felt connected,
00:19:38grounded, safe.
00:19:40Why? Were you shy?
00:19:42Painfully.
00:19:43But this helped.
00:19:45With confidence?
00:19:46Yeah, eventually you get to know one bird so well
00:19:50that you can identify it easily.
00:19:52Or its song.
00:19:54You know, it starts with an initial curiosity,
00:19:56and then it morphs into something more powerful.
00:20:02You know, if I start guiding,
00:20:04that's what I want to convey to people,
00:20:05that it's a quiet but powerful hobby
00:20:09in a lot of ways.
00:20:10So we just wait.
00:20:17Contest or no contest,
00:20:19we're doing this right.
00:20:21We start with discovery,
00:20:22and then we go from there.
00:20:24You know,
00:20:26don't worry about the count today.
00:20:28Just see the bird.
00:20:30That sounds way more zen
00:20:32than I'm feeling right now.
00:20:34Just be patient.
00:20:35They're out there.
00:20:37So what's your white whale?
00:20:39You know, the one you just haven't seen yet.
00:20:42Wouldn't say my white whale necessarily,
00:20:45but I really want to see a spotted owl.
00:20:48Ooh.
00:20:49Yeah, they're an endangered species.
00:20:51So rare that almost nobody
00:20:53outside of the most dedicated birders
00:20:54have seen them in the wild.
00:20:56No spotted owls.
00:20:58Well, today we are going to see herons,
00:21:03egrets, ducks.
00:21:07Oh, there's one.
00:21:08Some kind of heron.
00:21:10Yeah, that's a great blue heron.
00:21:16Wow.
00:21:21Look right there.
00:21:23Snowy egret.
00:21:25Oh, I see him!
00:21:28Okay, all right.
00:21:29Now you're just scaring the birds.
00:21:31Sorry, right.
00:21:32Of course.
00:21:32Quiet coyote.
00:21:34Very quiet.
00:21:34Fake date?
00:21:41Are you kidding me?
00:21:43How do they get that out of the conversation?
00:21:44I am still trying to work that out as well.
00:21:47I mean, I know him, but not that well.
00:21:50Although you did say yes when I asked you if that's what it was.
00:21:53I don't recall that.
00:21:55And clearly, I didn't mean it or sticking you with a three-week competition.
00:21:58I was going to tag you out.
00:21:59Oh, that ship.
00:22:00That has sailed.
00:22:01I have now not only stepped out of my comfort zone, I'm on a rocket ship to the moon with
00:22:05this fake date who's unfortunately not unattractive.
00:22:08And you're right.
00:22:09He's still hung up on his ex.
00:22:10So, yay.
00:22:11Fine.
00:22:12Cheers.
00:22:13Hey, Mom.
00:22:15What is this?
00:22:16Are you ready for this?
00:22:19I don't know.
00:22:20My new bucket hat.
00:22:23I love...
00:22:24Birdhouse with camera.
00:22:26Outdoor vest with pockets.
00:22:28Mom.
00:22:29You can borrow it.
00:22:30I'll pass.
00:22:32Oh, wow.
00:22:34My brand new binoculars.
00:22:36Oh, yeah.
00:22:37Yep.
00:22:38What do you guys think?
00:22:41Super nerdy, guys.
00:22:43But have at it.
00:22:45Hey, I made lasagna.
00:22:47Thanks, but I already ate.
00:22:48I don't get it.
00:22:52We have always bonded over food.
00:22:55That's our thing.
00:22:56I mean, she's going to be away at BAU in just a matter of weeks, and I thought we'd be spending
00:23:00more time together.
00:23:01Why does everything feel so off?
00:23:03I mean, that's the thing, though, with kids.
00:23:05What's the thing?
00:23:06They need to torch the house so they can leave it.
00:23:09I mean, it makes sense.
00:23:10Otherwise, how would you leave all of this?
00:23:12That's a real dark analogy.
00:23:13And one of the many reasons that Nathan and I have adopted for babies.
00:23:18So they'd never leave?
00:23:20They can't light a match.
00:23:24Hey.
00:23:33Told you the files were not too big or too heavy to bring over.
00:23:36Well, I could have picked them up myself.
00:23:40Give me a chance to get a lunchtime walk-in.
00:23:42I never did get those dividers.
00:23:44But you're still trying to get your guiding business off the ground.
00:23:47It takes more than passion to succeed.
00:23:48Well, winning the competition would help.
00:23:51How do you feel about your chances?
00:23:52You mean without having you as my partner?
00:23:54We won the last three years in a row for a reason, because we're both great birders.
00:23:58I'm just wondering what your new partner's credentials are.
00:24:00We'll be fine.
00:24:01Good.
00:24:05Well, if you find you're missing anything else, let me know.
00:24:08I'm happy to bring it over.
00:24:10Yeah, I think, uh...
00:24:12I think this is the last of it.
00:24:15Okay.
00:24:17Well, may the best birder win.
00:24:19I should be home in about 20 minutes.
00:24:28I just got a call from the office to pick something up, and then I'm out.
00:24:31Okay.
00:24:32I'll see you soon.
00:24:36What in the world?
00:24:41I appreciate your enthusiasm and just wanted to say thank you.
00:24:45The rumor mill is on fire.
00:24:50Are you seeing somebody?
00:24:51Is that why you've been avoiding us?
00:24:52Is that what those are?
00:24:54I'm not avoiding you.
00:24:56That's not a no.
00:25:00But yes.
00:25:01Yep.
00:25:02I sure am.
00:25:04You were right.
00:25:05I usually am.
00:25:06But my cousin will be devastated.
00:25:08I've never met him.
00:25:09I think he'll be okay.
00:25:11That's beside the point.
00:25:13You have to bring him.
00:25:14Who?
00:25:14Your new boyfriend.
00:25:16Oh, it's still the early days.
00:25:18Which is exactly why we need to meet him.
00:25:20Test the role cage.
00:25:21Don't want to waste time if he's not solid.
00:25:24So, you'll bring him.
00:25:26I will try.
00:25:27To what?
00:25:29The bowling fundraiser.
00:25:31Staff versus parents.
00:25:32Remember, it's Friday night.
00:25:34Oh, right.
00:25:35Bowling.
00:25:35Uh, yeah.
00:25:37Sure, I'll just see if he's free.
00:25:38Please.
00:25:39You've just started dating.
00:25:40Of course he's free.
00:25:42Right.
00:25:43Right.
00:25:43I'm just gonna.
00:25:47He's so thoughtful.
00:25:49Yeah.
00:25:50Then I will not repine, knowing that bird of mine, though flown shout in a distant tree, bright melody for me return.
00:26:06Let me guess.
00:26:13Autobahn's Birds of America?
00:26:14That's en route.
00:26:15But no, Emily Dickinson.
00:26:17I never realized how many writers were fascinated with birds until now.
00:26:22It's like when I was gonna buy a green Jeep.
00:26:24All of a sudden, all of a sudden, I started seeing them everywhere.
00:26:28New t-shirt.
00:26:30What do you think?
00:26:31I think it's nerdy.
00:26:32I think it's nerdy.
00:26:33But I like it.
00:26:35Shall we?
00:26:36Yes.
00:26:39So, it's really just an honor system for a prize that big?
00:26:44You record what you see.
00:26:46That sounds ripe for cheating or mistakes.
00:26:49Especially from someone like me who knows very little about birds.
00:26:53What if I get it wrong?
00:26:53I got you.
00:26:54I just want you to get more out of this than making a list.
00:26:58Like the other day?
00:27:00How do you mean?
00:27:01Well, instead of just running around like chickens with our heads cut off.
00:27:05Oh, wow.
00:27:05That's a terrible saying.
00:27:06Yeah.
00:27:07Yeah.
00:27:07Well, I won't disagree.
00:27:08You made me slow down and just look at the bird.
00:27:15It's the kind of guiding I want to do for beginners.
00:27:18You could be my first.
00:27:24I think I already am.
00:27:27Well, you're doing great.
00:27:28Well, I have a lot of time to study and shop online.
00:27:32My daughter is getting ready to go off to college and doesn't seem to need me as much anymore.
00:27:41What about you?
00:27:44That's what I'm curious about.
00:27:48Did you just see that?
00:27:52Stop avoiding the question.
00:27:54No, I'm serious.
00:27:54I think I just saw a scrub jay.
00:27:56A scrub jay?
00:27:56How do you even know what a scrub jay is?
00:27:58I think I just saw a scrub jay.
00:27:59Oh, gosh.
00:28:00I'm in a plant.
00:28:00Whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:28:01You okay?
00:28:01I'm okay.
00:28:02Slow down, okay?
00:28:05No rush.
00:28:09So where'd you see it?
00:28:11Right up here.
00:28:11That way?
00:28:12All right.
00:28:12Let's go.
00:28:13I grew up in Cleveland, a place called Shaker Heights, and now I'm a high school English
00:28:21teacher.
00:28:22That's it?
00:28:24I don't mean that's it, like that's all you got going on, but what else about you?
00:28:28Well, let's see.
00:28:30I met my ex-husband at university.
00:28:33I moved here when he got a job.
00:28:35I quit mine when I had Morgan.
00:28:37I just went back a few years ago.
00:28:38So basically you could say I took a long hiatus, I lost myself in the process, and now
00:28:42I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing.
00:28:45I bet you're glad you asked that question.
00:28:48I am.
00:28:48Your turn.
00:28:51I grew up in a small, ridiculously quiet town, Mendocino, about two hours north of here.
00:28:59There wasn't really much to do or going on, so I started birding.
00:29:07And I fell in love with it.
00:29:10I'm glad you have time for a new hobby.
00:29:12It's kind of exciting.
00:29:14Yes, it is.
00:29:15Now don't talk to me.
00:29:17Oh, that's right.
00:29:18You're birding.
00:29:19Look yonder.
00:29:21His scrub jay is in sight.
00:29:23Oh, yeah.
00:29:24Look at that.
00:29:28Told you I saw one.
00:29:30Do you need a scrub jay?
00:29:34Good spotting.
00:29:39Seven in two hours?
00:29:42Hence the title patient listening.
00:29:45We got time.
00:29:46Okay, speaking of time, do you happen to have any despair on Friday night?
00:29:51We have this school event.
00:29:52It's a fundraiser.
00:29:54Parents against teachers.
00:29:55What's the against part?
00:29:56Bowling.
00:29:57Oh, no.
00:29:57I'm out.
00:29:58Really?
00:29:59Only because I'm a terrible bowler.
00:30:01Oh, no, no, no.
00:30:01You do not have to be good.
00:30:03You just have to show up.
00:30:04That is 97% of it, I promise.
00:30:07But full disclosure, I may have insinuated something that makes this all a bit more complicated.
00:30:12Okay.
00:30:14You know how I teach high school?
00:30:16Well, sometimes I feel like I'm still in high school with all the gossip and the drama and the people in your business trying to set you up because they feel sorry for you.
00:30:23And then there were your flowers.
00:30:24Thank you, by the way.
00:30:25I hope you got my text.
00:30:26It was just a little something.
00:30:27And my co-workers saw him and they thought I had a new boyfriend.
00:30:31Okay.
00:30:32And to which you said...
00:30:34Not a lot.
00:30:35They're a bit much.
00:30:36And then, of course, they wanted to meet you.
00:30:39Your new boyfriend?
00:30:40Yes.
00:30:40I know it's a lot to ask.
00:30:42I just, I don't want to be that person anymore.
00:30:45What, what person?
00:30:47The one people pity.
00:30:48I just want to go and I want to bowl and raise some money for the kids.
00:30:52I'm in.
00:30:53Really?
00:30:55Yeah.
00:30:55I owe you.
00:31:01Girl, you look great in everything.
00:31:03What's the big deal?
00:31:04Well, it's not every day you have to get dressed for a fake date.
00:31:07It's harder than you think.
00:31:09No, not that one.
00:31:11What?
00:31:12No?
00:31:13You know, it's casual.
00:31:14It's bowling, so it's got to be casual, but cute enough for early dating.
00:31:20Whatever that means, that's tragic.
00:31:22Oh, please, don't hold back.
00:31:24Hey, you called me.
00:31:27What about this?
00:31:28Oh, better.
00:31:30But?
00:31:31Oh, it's Morgan.
00:31:33I got to go.
00:31:34Better?
00:31:34Was it a yes?
00:31:35I can't do the same concept as every other artist.
00:31:41It's the Junior Art Collective.
00:31:43My, my last one.
00:31:45Hi, honey.
00:31:47You're home.
00:31:48I got to go.
00:31:50How was your day?
00:31:51Okay, except my art project is a disaster.
00:31:56You get nervous every year, and I know it's going to be beautiful.
00:31:59It's fine.
00:32:00I just need to revise it.
00:32:02In a vacuum.
00:32:03Well, if you need my help.
00:32:04That's not a vacuum.
00:32:05I wanted to give you this.
00:32:09Go on.
00:32:10Open it.
00:32:11You didn't need to get me anything.
00:32:12I know.
00:32:13I'm just excited for you.
00:32:17Thanks, Mom.
00:32:19But, what if I made a mistake?
00:32:24In choosing VAU?
00:32:27This has been the goal of the path for as long as I can remember.
00:32:30I know.
00:32:31You're so close.
00:32:32Don't second guess yourself.
00:32:33If it's too big, we can always get you a different size.
00:32:36It's good.
00:32:37Are you sure?
00:32:38I just need to get back to my pieces.
00:32:40I can't bomb my last art show.
00:32:42You won't.
00:32:43Hey, don't forget your cookie dough.
00:32:49We need to figure this out.
00:33:12But you already gave me the lowdown on everyone.
00:33:14Well, that's them.
00:33:15What about us?
00:33:15How did we meet?
00:33:16That's going to come up between strikes.
00:33:17With this crew, you never know.
00:33:18Was it birding at Delilah?
00:33:20I have no idea.
00:33:21Hawk Hill.
00:33:21Hawk Hill.
00:33:22We were looking at the same bird.
00:33:23And then I asked you out for french fries.
00:33:26French fries?
00:33:26They're my go-to food.
00:33:27They're perfect on any occasion.
00:33:29Well, you see, that's something I definitely needed to know.
00:33:33We good?
00:33:34Did you stretch?
00:33:36My bowling arm?
00:33:37You'll probably be okay with a little E.T.
00:33:39Well, maybe.
00:33:42Hey, everyone.
00:33:43This is John.
00:33:45Hi.
00:33:46John.
00:33:47Hi.
00:33:47Hi, John.
00:33:48You are much taller than I imagined.
00:33:53Taller?
00:33:53You mean brawnier.
00:33:55Really?
00:33:56Why is that?
00:33:57You mean for a bird?
00:33:58Yeah.
00:33:58I guess I never met one before.
00:34:00But we're excited to get to know you.
00:34:02So excited.
00:34:03Like, what university did you go to?
00:34:05Did you have a favorite teacher?
00:34:06Do you have any children?
00:34:07How did you guys meet?
00:34:08Yes.
00:34:09How did you meet?
00:34:10You know what, ladies?
00:34:10Why don't we do this after we bowl?
00:34:12Because we don't want to hold everyone up.
00:34:14Right, man?
00:34:14Yeah, I know I'm ready to bowl.
00:34:16Are you?
00:34:17Yeah.
00:34:18Fine.
00:34:19Everyone, add your name to the scoreboards.
00:34:21It's time to bowl.
00:34:22What?
00:34:23What?
00:34:32You don't like it.
00:34:33Don't try to bowl.
00:34:34You don't like it.
00:34:35Yeah.
00:34:42There was a lot of cracking.
00:34:43Oh, my God.
00:35:13So, in the absence of fries, what can I get you?
00:35:17Red vines. They're quick. I think everybody's wrapping up.
00:35:20Red vines. I'm more of a junior mince kind of guy myself, but I'll be right back.
00:35:25I'm sorry, but I don't think he's that into her.
00:35:29I kind of have to agree. I mean, did you see how she was all over him and teaching him out of bull, and he didn't even touch her?
00:35:38Is it bad that I feel sorry for her?
00:35:40I mean, I'm saying, I mean, when I think of her a whole year alone, yeah, I mean, this definitely never would have happened with Gary.
00:35:48Gary is such a wild card emotionally, though.
00:35:51She wanted to be here, but she got roped into this fundraiser. I think it was for her.
00:35:55Hi, I'm sorry. Can I, can I leave a sec?
00:35:58Yeah, sure.
00:36:01Where's your candy?
00:36:02Uh, well, um...
00:36:04You didn't have any?
00:36:04I didn't make it to the front of the line.
00:36:07I have been a terrible fake boyfriend.
00:36:10What are you talking about? You've been fine.
00:36:13Not according to your friends.
00:36:20Oh, oh.
00:36:21Yeah, they're, uh, questioning my devotion to you.
00:36:26Devotion?
00:36:26Yeah.
00:36:27Like, how? We just started dating.
00:36:29Me being into you. I haven't been selling it enough. I'm sorry.
00:36:33There's nothing to be sorry about.
00:36:35Yeah, they're, they're watching us right now.
00:36:38They are.
00:36:38Oh, yeah, they are.
00:36:39Oh, I can fix this.
00:36:41It would just mean us getting a little closer than what we discussed.
00:36:46Yeah.
00:36:47I really don't want to go out with Andrea's cousin, so...
00:36:52Go for it.
00:36:52It's vanilla, isn't it?
00:37:08What?
00:37:10Your perfume.
00:37:11Oh, it's lavender.
00:37:14And I think vanilla and caviar.
00:37:16Not that you would notice that.
00:37:18I think it's different on everyone.
00:37:20I'm starting to notice a lot of things about you.
00:37:29Everyone is watching us.
00:37:30Yeah, they are.
00:37:31Yeah.
00:37:32I mean, we should probably kiss, right? Being this close.
00:37:37I mean, if we're dating, we're probably...
00:37:39Yeah, being this close, right?
00:37:41Yeah, probably.
00:37:43Are we really doing this?
00:37:45It appears so.
00:37:59We should.
00:38:00Yeah.
00:38:00We should probably...
00:38:01Uh, yeah.
00:38:03It's early morning tomorrow.
00:38:05Yeah.
00:38:05With the birds.
00:38:06With the birds.
00:38:07With the birds.
00:38:09Call me.
00:38:10Your shoes.
00:38:10Yeah, there's my shoes with them.
00:38:12Okay.
00:38:13All right.
00:38:13Bye, guys.
00:38:14Bye-bye.
00:38:15Bye.
00:38:20Mom, this new bird cam is so cool.
00:38:23It is, right?
00:38:24I've been watching it all morning.
00:38:26I know you like a clean house, but this feels excessive.
00:38:30What's wrong?
00:38:32Nothing's wrong.
00:38:33Our living room just needed some sprucing.
00:38:35Does this have anything to do with your bird friend coming over?
00:38:39What?
00:38:39No.
00:38:40Why would you say that?
00:38:41So you're really just going to hang out in our backyard and watch birds?
00:38:44For the contest, our backyard happens to be a bit of a bird sanctuary, according to a guide
00:38:51to native birds of California.
00:38:53Whatever you say.
00:38:55Have you talked to your roommate about who's bringing the fridge?
00:38:58Oh, and I was thinking we could run out and get matching duvets.
00:39:01Anyways, I've got time now.
00:39:03I'm actually meeting up with some friends at the art studio.
00:39:07Oh.
00:39:07I'll get to it, okay?
00:39:09Sorry, sorry.
00:39:09I didn't mean to push.
00:39:11Um, you want to order ramen later?
00:39:13I'm actually having dinner with Dad and Lucy.
00:39:17He didn't mention he was coming.
00:39:19I guess it was a super last-minute work thing.
00:39:21I'm sorry.
00:39:22It'll be fun.
00:39:23You are going to have a lot of fun.
00:39:24You know, you can date people, too, right?
00:39:30Yeah, I know that.
00:39:31And I will when I meet someone I like.
00:39:34It's all about timing.
00:39:35So not this new bird guy?
00:39:36Pretty sure he's still hung up on his ex.
00:39:39So yeah, no, not going to go there.
00:39:40Whatever you say.
00:39:43Have fun organizing your living room.
00:39:45It's still our living room.
00:39:48You haven't moved out yet.
00:39:50I'm sure you're counting the days.
00:39:54Uh, Mom, someone's asking for you on the porch.
00:40:00What?
00:40:00Already?
00:40:01Tall, nerdy surfer vibe.
00:40:03Is he your birding friend?
00:40:05Why are you saying it like that?
00:40:06No reason.
00:40:07Did you just leave him out there?
00:40:09Yeah.
00:40:10His name is John, by the way.
00:40:12Come on in, John.
00:40:19Hi!
00:40:20Hi!
00:40:20You're early!
00:40:21Uh...
00:40:22I thought we said ten.
00:40:23Really?
00:40:24I thought we said nine.
00:40:27Is it okay you came in?
00:40:28Your daughter just told me to...
00:40:29She was just leaving.
00:40:29Yeah.
00:40:30And that's good, because now you've met my daughter.
00:40:33I mean, not that it's, like, super significant that my daughter meet my birding partner.
00:40:37Although we are on our second weekend, so that does feel pretty significant.
00:40:42So it's okay I came in?
00:40:43Yeah, it's great.
00:40:44I'm going to go grab my stuff, and then we can find some feathers.
00:40:47All right.
00:40:47Cool.
00:40:48Now, I don't know if we're supposed to pick favorites, but the yellow warbler is definitely
00:40:58the most attractive bird we've seen.
00:41:00So far.
00:41:01They're like a sunburst with wings, and those little nests they make, they're like coffee
00:41:06mugs, adorable.
00:41:07Oh, you spotted it.
00:41:08You identified it.
00:41:09You'll get there.
00:41:10Don't worry.
00:41:11So, be honest.
00:41:12We're halfway through.
00:41:13How are we doing?
00:41:15Numbers-wise, well, it's tough to say when we don't know others count.
00:41:19Well, can't we just ask them?
00:41:20I'm sure they'd like to know.
00:41:21That's not something we do.
00:41:23Nobody knows the counts until the final reception when we announce the winner.
00:41:28So...
00:41:28So, 97 is decent.
00:41:32Teams can spot up to 200 bird species per weekend.
00:41:36200 per weekend?
00:41:39We're nowhere near where we need to be.
00:41:41Let's go.
00:41:43Woo!
00:41:44Oh, hey, an injury is not going to help us.
00:41:47Well, stop distracting me.
00:41:49Oh, I'm distracting you.
00:41:49Mm-hmm.
00:41:50Let's go.
00:41:51Where are we going?
00:41:51Yonder.
00:41:52I can hear them.
00:41:53All right.
00:41:54Do you hear that?
00:41:55Yonder it is.
00:41:57I know you liked doing this as a kid, but did you actually study ornithology in school?
00:42:03Biology.
00:42:04With a minor in ornithology, I made up my concentration in grad school.
00:42:09Masters or PhD?
00:42:10Masters initially.
00:42:12Bryna really wanted me to do the whole tenure track, professorship like her.
00:42:17Which made sense until...
00:42:21Laszlo?
00:42:23I realized I hated it.
00:42:27So I dropped out, much to Bryna's dismay.
00:42:33Hence, Laszlo, who was deeply rooted in all things academia.
00:42:37I'm sorry.
00:42:39I'm sorry.
00:42:42I just didn't want to spend more time in a lab than in the outdoors.
00:42:48But believe it or not, I'm a desk job guy now.
00:42:51Well, hopefully not forever.
00:42:53And I think we can win.
00:42:57Well, I definitely don't think Bryna thinks that.
00:42:59Well, who cares what she thinks?
00:43:04It would be great to prove her wrong.
00:43:14You are so lucky that you have all this in your backyard.
00:43:17I know, right?
00:43:18I love all of these birds, but I know very little about them or what's happening all around them.
00:43:28Like, over here?
00:43:30You see that one?
00:43:31Oh, yeah.
00:43:32Look at that.
00:43:33What is it?
00:43:35You really want me to tell you?
00:43:37No.
00:43:40The red-footed mini pigeon.
00:43:44Seriously?
00:43:44The western bluebird.
00:43:50Okay.
00:43:51Wow.
00:43:52You really had me there.
00:43:57I told you you'd get there.
00:44:02That one.
00:44:03I hear those birds all the time, but I can't find them.
00:44:05The little chicks just flew the nest, which feels a little too close to home.
00:44:10Oh, I guess you're not ready for Morgan to leave yet?
00:44:12No, not that she's wanted to hang out much lately.
00:44:15Look, I'm no parent, but I bet you're doing better than you think.
00:44:19It's a parent's job to give their kids roots and then wings.
00:44:22Seems to me like you're doing just that.
00:44:24Of course.
00:44:24You would find an analogy in it.
00:44:28Oh, can you tell me what that is?
00:44:31That's the call of a red-winged blackbird.
00:44:34Do you typically hear a call and a response?
00:44:37Yeah, you usually hear a pair calling back and forth to each other.
00:44:40The male and the female each have different sounds.
00:44:42There it is.
00:44:45Right there.
00:44:46Where?
00:44:46On the branch.
00:44:47See it?
00:44:48That's the female.
00:44:49Oh, yes.
00:44:52It sounds like the other one is just across the stream over there.
00:44:55The males have the distinct red wing.
00:44:57What are they saying?
00:45:02Well, if I knew that, I'd definitely have my own birding business.
00:45:05I walked right into that one, didn't I?
00:45:07You know what I mean, though.
00:45:08I mean, they're obviously trying to communicate something.
00:45:11I don't know exactly, but they're just keeping track of each other, looking for food, making sure no one goes too far.
00:45:18Who knew birds could be so romantic?
00:45:26You did.
00:45:29Maybe.
00:45:30We added 40 today.
00:45:41That's 119.
00:45:43That's our bird count.
00:45:43That's a great day.
00:45:45Where were you at this point last year?
00:45:50Let's not worry about the past.
00:45:52We just want to enjoy this.
00:45:54You?
00:45:55Same.
00:45:57Because this is a whole new ballgame.
00:46:00I don't know if you've heard, but I got a new partner.
00:46:03I may have heard something about her.
00:46:05Smart, enthusiastic.
00:46:06Maybe a little too nice with her coworkers, but hopefully very good at trivia night.
00:46:10They're really going to add 10 points for the winner?
00:46:13Yeah, it's the first year they're doing this.
00:46:14Oh, there's only one problem.
00:46:16What's that?
00:46:16Trivia's on Thursday.
00:46:17You said this would just be weekends.
00:46:19You can't make it?
00:46:22You're joking.
00:46:23Yeah.
00:46:23I'm great.
00:46:23I'm pretty sure I'm free on Thursday.
00:46:25Okay, good.
00:46:26Good.
00:46:29Well, I guess I should get back to it.
00:46:31I've got to start studying for the big game.
00:46:33Yep, same, same.
00:46:35Have a good sleep.
00:46:36It's going to be a big day tomorrow.
00:46:37I'll be there.
00:46:38Good night.
00:46:39Good night.
00:46:47Wait a second.
00:46:47Wait a second.
00:46:47Wait a second.
00:46:48Wait a second.
00:46:53Let's go.
00:47:01Did it go?
00:47:07Let it go.
00:47:07Let it go.
00:47:08Couldn't breathe in the city
00:47:10So I took to the road
00:47:13I rolled every window down
00:47:19Not even sure where to go
00:47:21You can find me
00:47:27Where we all run free
00:47:30Ooh-oh-oh
00:47:32Ooh-oh-oh
00:47:36Ooh-oh-oh
00:47:40Ooh-oh-oh
00:47:44Ooh-oh-oh
00:47:46Ooh-oh-oh
00:47:48Ooh-oh-oh
00:47:50Costas hummingbird
00:47:52Bingo.
00:47:54Hey, what are y'all looking at?
00:47:56Shhh. Right there.
00:47:58Oh, sorry. My bad.
00:48:00You see him? He's sitting right on that branch right there.
00:48:04Here. Take this.
00:48:12Wow.
00:48:14See? I don't think I'd be any good at this.
00:48:16I mean, I can't sit still long enough to tie my shoes, let alone scout for birds.
00:48:20Well, I am happy to meet you, Fred, because I can relate.
00:48:24I think you'd be surprised.
00:48:26You just met the Clark Kent the birds.
00:48:28Huh?
00:48:29And only because of migration, otherwise they'd be asleep right now.
00:48:32Superman?
00:48:33Yeah. Hummingbirds are faster than cars.
00:48:36And just like you on this trail, their wings never stop moving.
00:48:40Wow. Thanks. I wonder what else is out here.
00:48:52What?
00:48:53You're really good at this. With or without a PhD, you can win this and be a great guide.
00:49:01Pretty sure Fred would agree.
00:49:17You okay?
00:49:18Yeah. This is it. Tall trees, old growth forests, the perfect habitat for nesting. Spotted owls love places like this.
00:49:27I'm impressed. You've done your homework.
00:49:31I was doing some research and I found this message board.
00:49:34And someone claimed to have seen one in this area, even during the daytime.
00:49:39Do we get bonus points if we spot one?
00:49:42No. Just the, uh, the satisfaction and the bragging rights.
00:49:49And maybe because of you, we're gonna see one today.
00:49:53Okay.
00:50:01Let's be very quiet.
00:50:08Look, I see something.
00:50:13That's it.
00:50:23That's it.
00:51:10Let's go.
00:51:40Let's go.
00:52:10Let's go.
00:52:40Are you going out with John on a weeknight?
00:52:44I do not think I sent you that text.
00:52:47Okay, maybe it was John, but either way, exciting.
00:52:50It's for the contest that you got me into.
00:52:52Yeah, this feels a touch extracurricular. I mean, it's a pub.
00:52:56There are birding points on the line.
00:52:58Oh, that's a whole other ballgame then.
00:53:00Don't you have somewhere to be?
00:53:02Remarkably, no.
00:53:02Well, I do, so go.
00:53:04Okay, bye.
00:53:06Don't forget about our party on Saturday.
00:53:08What party?
00:53:09The anniversary party.
00:53:12Ten years.
00:53:12Wait, I'm not giving you what I swore I did.
00:53:15No.
00:53:16But you did tell me about it.
00:53:18Funny.
00:53:19Very cute invite.
00:53:20I will be there.
00:53:22Now I remember.
00:53:24I ran into John at Pickleball the other day.
00:53:27He's pretty excited about tonight.
00:53:31Just saying.
00:53:31Oh, oh, finally.
00:53:39Well, I'm here before 10 a.m., so, you know, you're welcome.
00:53:42Okay, listen, I got a question for you.
00:53:44How much land mass was given to construction over the last year affecting bird habitat?
00:53:49You're asking me that?
00:53:51I'm pretty sure you get to roll in here after 10 a.m. for a reason.
00:53:54And I got trivia tonight.
00:53:57When will you know the results?
00:53:58For trivia or for the contest?
00:53:59The contest.
00:54:01This weekend.
00:54:02Why?
00:54:04There's an opening for operations, director, that I want to put you up for.
00:54:08Look, it's more managerial, obviously, and we'll need more time in front of a computer screen.
00:54:14But the pay reflects that.
00:54:15So, if you're interested...
00:54:19Can you get me till Monday?
00:54:21Sure, yeah.
00:54:23But that's probably as far as I can push it, though.
00:54:25Thanks, Steve.
00:54:26No problem.
00:54:27And have a good time with your new partner tonight.
00:54:30Why are you saying it like that?
00:54:34I don't know.
00:54:35Celeste and I are just teammates.
00:54:37Oh, okay.
00:54:38Because I was just getting the feeling that you were super excited to spend more time with her.
00:54:43That's all, you know?
00:54:44You know, because you seem super excited.
00:54:47That's the vibe I'm getting.
00:54:48Okay.
00:54:49Yeah.
00:54:49Fine.
00:54:50I, I, I, I, I am excited.
00:54:53Okay.
00:54:53Now, how about the lamb ask question?
00:54:55I need to know that.
00:54:55I need the win.
00:54:57John, I...
00:54:58I know everything.
00:55:01Come.
00:55:02And you knew it.
00:55:13Hi.
00:55:15Hey.
00:55:15Hey.
00:55:16Sorry to keep you waiting.
00:55:18You didn't have to wait, wait for me.
00:55:19Oh, I am not going in there without you.
00:55:21Why not?
00:55:22You can hold your own.
00:55:24You, you look...
00:55:25Don't say it.
00:55:25Really?
00:55:26I'm very focused right now.
00:55:27I have my trivia face on.
00:55:28Okay.
00:55:29Well, I was going to say you look really ready to win.
00:55:31Why do you say that?
00:55:32All tan.
00:55:33Is that coincidence or choice?
00:55:35What do you think?
00:55:36Choice.
00:55:37Correct.
00:55:38Muted colors help ensure the survival for females.
00:55:41And what about this purple situation?
00:55:42Is that dominance?
00:55:43This?
00:55:44Let's hope so.
00:55:46But it was actually so I could attract a mate in the wild.
00:55:51Of course.
00:55:52Of course.
00:55:52Yeah.
00:55:53You ready to win?
00:55:54Let's go.
00:55:55Okay.
00:55:55Let's go.
00:55:56Let's do this.
00:55:58All right.
00:56:02Moving right along.
00:56:04Next question.
00:56:05Which bird uses the prevailing winds to keep cool?
00:56:09I'm sorry, but this question is lacking and needed specifics.
00:56:12Which season which wins?
00:56:14Oh, God.
00:56:14Take an educated guess.
00:56:16It's trivia night after all.
00:56:18Oh.
00:56:19I'm telling you, it's the burden that teeny little bird builds a spherical nest with the opening facing the breeze.
00:56:24It's genius.
00:56:24Yes.
00:56:27Wow.
00:56:28Okay.
00:56:29Submit your answers.
00:56:31Is that it?
00:56:32I don't know, but it seems like the right answer.
00:56:35Why don't you...
00:56:36You don't know if I do this.
00:56:38It's such a student becomes the teacher moment.
00:56:41Write it down, John.
00:56:42Okay.
00:56:42And the answer is...
00:56:46The burden.
00:56:47Yes.
00:56:50Be patient listening has the correct answer.
00:56:57Okay.
00:56:58Now, keeping things going, with an average speed of over 200 miles an hour, which bird isn't just the fastest bird on earth, but the speediest animal?
00:57:08The answer is peregrine falcons.
00:57:15Four teams get a point on that one.
00:57:17Here we go.
00:57:18Which U.S. president was an avid birder with a life list of over 1,100 species of birds?
00:57:24Clock is ticking.
00:57:26Here we go.
00:57:28And...
00:57:28The correct answer is Jimmy Carter.
00:57:31Yes.
00:57:31Great job.
00:57:32Team Seductions with the correct answer.
00:57:34Next question.
00:57:37This bird species can sleep with one eye open while flying.
00:57:41One eye?
00:57:42All right.
00:57:43Almost there.
00:57:44And the answer is Arctic Turn.
00:57:48That's two teams with the correct answer.
00:57:50Which means we have a tie.
00:57:53No.
00:57:54Yes.
00:57:55Deductions and team patient listening, are you ready to do a face-off?
00:58:00Game on.
00:58:01All right.
00:58:01This question's a little different from the others.
00:58:03This question involves a poem by Emily Dickinson.
00:58:07Wait.
00:58:07That's your girl.
00:58:09I know.
00:58:11Poker face.
00:58:12Okay.
00:58:13Everybody ready?
00:58:14In this poem, Dickinson makes a reference to a desert insect known as the cochineal.
00:58:20What is the name of the poem?
00:58:21Come on, Linda.
00:58:22Seriously?
00:58:23I don't make up the questions.
00:58:25I just read them.
00:58:26Come on.
00:58:27Clock is ticking.
00:58:29You know the answer to this?
00:58:30I've read it a dozen times.
00:58:31Okay.
00:58:32Well, speak from the heart, young Jedi.
00:58:36All right.
00:58:36Time's up.
00:58:37Let's see who's the most literary amongst us.
00:58:40And the answer is...
00:58:42The hummingbird.
00:58:44The hummingbird!
00:58:46Yay!
00:58:46Which means team patient listening, you are our winners!
00:58:49I cannot believe you're relatively new to this.
00:59:05You're a natural.
00:59:06You should totally come on a birding trip with us.
00:59:09I have no idea what that consists of, but yes, I'm in.
00:59:12Really?
00:59:12This has been a ton of fun.
00:59:14You have been a ton of fun.
00:59:15More fun than I've had in years.
00:59:17I'd love to be included.
00:59:18How do you feel about Arizona?
00:59:21My daughter is going to college there soon, so I'd love an excuse to visit.
00:59:27All right.
00:59:27It's beautiful.
00:59:30Rina, hey.
00:59:31Hey.
00:59:32I just wanted to say goodnight and congratulations.
00:59:37I mean, cut you a meal.
00:59:40Wow.
00:59:40Lucky guess, huh?
00:59:43Celeste actually knew the whole poem.
00:59:45I guess that would be in her wheelhouse.
00:59:47English teacher and all.
00:59:48What, did you...
00:59:49Did you Google her or something?
00:59:51It's important to know your competition.
00:59:52But since she's never entered a birding contest before, I'm feeling pretty good about our odds.
00:59:58Hey, at least you seem happy.
00:59:59So, you're saying that if we lose, at least there's that?
01:00:06No offense, but I would have picked a partner with more experience.
01:00:09I had one.
01:00:11Remember?
01:00:12And then you chose Laszlo.
01:00:15I think we're done here.
01:00:17John, I didn't mean to insult.
01:00:19You did.
01:00:20Brina, you meant to insult Celeste and then me along the way.
01:00:24But she's incredible.
01:00:25And I wouldn't have won tonight without her.
01:00:28You know, I don't need your advice or your approval.
01:00:33Not anymore.
01:00:40We did it!
01:00:42We won!
01:00:43You saved us in the end.
01:00:46You were incredible.
01:00:47How are you?
01:00:48I saw you in there talking to Brina.
01:00:51You know what?
01:00:52I'm...
01:00:52I'm fine.
01:00:55I was just...
01:00:56I'm wondering what I was trying to prove and...
01:01:00Why to her, you know?
01:01:04It's...
01:01:04You know, I'm finally over it.
01:01:07Enough about that.
01:01:09Tonight, we're victorious.
01:01:12So we should, you know, go out.
01:01:15I would love to.
01:01:16But I've got an early morning tomorrow, and Morgan's probably waiting for me.
01:01:21About that, just think chickadees.
01:01:25Chickadees?
01:01:26Well, you've read and seen how skittish they can be.
01:01:29But with patience and positive, consistent interaction.
01:01:32Are you talking about my daughter or birds?
01:01:35Just let her come to you in her own time.
01:01:37That's all I'm saying.
01:01:38Okay.
01:01:42Do you need a lift?
01:01:44I actually called a rideshare.
01:01:46It should be here any minute.
01:01:50Um...
01:01:50Are you going to Eva's party Saturday night?
01:01:55Yeah, the 10th anniversary bash.
01:01:57Yeah, you?
01:01:58Same.
01:01:58Should we go together?
01:02:02Like, as a couple?
01:02:04I'm assuming your co-workers are going to be there, so...
01:02:08Oh, right.
01:02:08So...
01:02:09Yeah, yeah.
01:02:09I mean, obviously, we've got to keep this all up for, like, a little bit longer.
01:02:13Right.
01:02:16My rides here.
01:02:18I should probably go.
01:02:19Although, honestly, I'd just like to spend more time with you without the birds.
01:02:24What?
01:02:25Do my ears deceive me?
01:02:27No birds?
01:02:27Is that a yes or a no to me picking you up?
01:02:30You can't just leave me hanging here.
01:02:31Well, I can't say no to that shirt.
01:02:33Well, I'm glad I wore it, then.
01:02:38Good night.
01:02:39Good night.
01:02:49From your strong foundation at warrior pose...
01:03:01So you kissed again?
01:03:03Yes.
01:03:03But this time, it wasn't even planned.
01:03:06It just sort of happened.
01:03:07And then he asked you out on a date to our party?
01:03:09Yes.
01:03:10No.
01:03:11I mean, I don't know.
01:03:11It's hard to know what's real or fake anymore, and I don't want to think it's something it's
01:03:15not and just get hurt again.
01:03:17Oh, oh, oh.
01:03:18No, this is how we'll get hurt.
01:03:21Sorry, eagle pose.
01:03:22I give up.
01:03:24Yeah, me too.
01:03:28But you like him, right?
01:03:30This is all your fault.
01:03:32Blame, I will happily accept.
01:03:33Just have fun.
01:03:35It's going to be a great night.
01:03:36Don't overthink it.
01:03:38You think you can do that?
01:03:39I guess we'll find out.
01:03:48What's real?
01:03:59I don't know.
01:04:00I don't know.
01:04:02I get them.
01:04:05Oh, no.
01:04:05Hey mom! Hey! Are you sure you don't want to come? To a party with my high school teachers?
01:04:25Thanks, but I'm good. And how are you feeling about your artwork? I still can't believe
01:04:31it's the last time you'll show at the Junior Art Collective. Don't cry. And I'm feeling
01:04:37better now that I've changed a few things. You really won't show me? I want you to have
01:04:42the same experience of surprise as everyone else. And I can't believe the closing reception
01:04:47is also tomorrow night, but as soon as they announce the winner, I'm out of there. It's
01:04:51fine. You don't have to rush. Oh, I will rush. I promise.
01:04:55I'll get it. No, no, no. I'll get it. No, let me. Morgan.
01:05:09Hi, Morgan. Your friend is here. Hi. Hi.
01:05:21Do you think she got a designer? But it's nice. She's got good taste.
01:05:27So glad you two could make it. Because we have a big surprise for you all.
01:05:31I mean, it's not that big, but yeah. It's a little big. Yeah. If it's for her, it better
01:05:35be diamonds. No one wants tin or aluminum for their tin. Something bright and shiny.
01:05:40Tin stands for strength and resilience. Which I love, but it's not about all that. It's about having
01:05:47the party that we wanted to have 10 years ago. All right, you two. Time for a treat.
01:05:53You two go enjoy the party. Happy anniversary. You look so beautiful. Hi.
01:06:01Hey, Eva. Congrats. Thank you. You two are a good looking couple.
01:06:09It's that champagne. Only the finest for you two. Thanks, man. Happy anniversary. Cheers,
01:06:15cheers. Cheers. Cheers to you two. So, you ready for this? Mmm. Mmm. It better not be another
01:06:21competition. No. Better. Come on. Follow me. This way. He's been talking about it. Come
01:06:25on. You guys are going to love it. You're going to love it.
01:06:29We searched far and wide for a killer DJ. So, I want to see everyone out here. No excuses.
01:06:45No excuses? Why are you looking at me?
01:06:47Time to leave your stress behind. Cause I know it's time to dance.
01:06:53I guess we're dancing. You did say everyone. Do you dance?
01:06:57Oh, I dance. At least better than I boy.
01:07:03My lady?
01:07:09Is that your name? Yeah. Oh.
01:07:15I'm impressed.
01:07:17You haven't even seen me do the electric slide yet.
01:07:21Me. I want to see it. Look at this.
01:07:23Look at this.
01:07:27She's got the electric slide.
01:07:29Now I'm equally impressed.
01:07:45What do you say? It's the perfect song for you.
01:07:47What do you mean?
01:07:51Just listen.
01:07:53Why do birds suddenly appear?
01:07:57Every time you are near.
01:08:03Just like me. They long to be close to you.
01:08:09Close to you.
01:08:13That's the song.
01:08:15I told you it's perfect.
01:08:17Every time you walk by.
01:08:19Just like me.
01:08:21They long to be close to you.
01:08:23On the day that you were born.
01:08:25The angels got together.
01:08:27And decided to create a dream come true.
01:08:29So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of golden starlight.
01:08:31In your eyes of blue.
01:08:33What are we doing?
01:08:35I don't know.
01:08:37Pretending?
01:08:39All the girls in town follow you all around.
01:08:41We need to stop.
01:08:43Just like me.
01:08:45They long to be close to you.
01:08:47I don't know.
01:08:49Pretending?
01:08:51All the girls in town follow you all around.
01:08:57We need to stop.
01:08:59Just like me.
01:09:01They long to be close to you.
01:09:05On the day that you were born.
01:09:09Got together.
01:09:11And decided to create a dream come true.
01:09:15So they...
01:09:25Is everything okay?
01:09:27Yeah. I haven't checked my messages in a while.
01:09:29I wasn't sure if Morgan was trying to get a hold of me.
01:09:31Nice to see you too.
01:09:33Andrea is weaving too.
01:09:35So I'm gonna get a ride with her.
01:09:39What's going on?
01:09:43Did I do something?
01:09:45No. It's just a big day tomorrow.
01:09:47With Morgan's art show and the end of all of this.
01:09:51The reception?
01:09:53I just need to go.
01:09:55Celeste, I don't understand why you're leaving.
01:09:59I'm sorry. I just, I can't pretend anymore.
01:10:03But fingers crossed we win.
01:10:09It was really nice talking to both of you.
01:10:23I hope everything works out.
01:10:25Long distance at 23? Please.
01:10:29I don't know who thinks that's gonna work.
01:10:31Had you not met her yet? The new hire?
01:10:33She just moved here from South Carolina.
01:10:35You know what? She's fine.
01:10:37They will figure it out and they'll be fine.
01:10:39What isn't fine is you all talking about their personal lives like it's a pastime.
01:10:43We need to be bigger than that.
01:10:45Okay. Heard.
01:10:49And you may have also heard me say I was pretending with John.
01:10:55And it's true.
01:10:57He's not into me. He was never into me.
01:10:59It's a fake relationship that I should have never felt the need to create.
01:11:03But because you all were pitying me, I started pitying myself.
01:11:07That's not what we were doing.
01:11:09It's okay.
01:11:10It actually, it pushed me to try new things.
01:11:12And to stop worrying about what everyone else thinks.
01:11:15And to realize I'm okay.
01:11:17On my own.
01:11:18Like, really okay.
01:11:22Okay.
01:11:39Did you get enough to eat?
01:11:42Are you okay?
01:11:43Yeah.
01:11:44Of course I am.
01:11:45Why would I not be?
01:11:46I just, I want to make sure you are ready for your show.
01:11:48I'm ready.
01:11:49What about you and your birding reception?
01:11:52I am assuming it will be short and sweet and I will be out of there in no time.
01:11:57I'm crossing my fingers you win.
01:12:00I'll be at your show the second I can.
01:12:02Hey Mom.
01:12:03Yeah.
01:12:04I'm not going.
01:12:05To what?
01:12:06Your show?
01:12:07VAU.
01:12:08VAU, what are you talking about?
01:12:23At least not straight away.
01:12:26I just need some more time to decide.
01:12:28I'm looking into some art schools.
01:12:30Oh honey, you can do all that.
01:12:32After you finish undergrad.
01:12:34It's only four years.
01:12:35I've already made up my mind.
01:12:37Unlit admissions and my dorm roommate know.
01:12:40Dad knows.
01:12:41I don't understand this.
01:12:44This is a massive shift.
01:12:46Why didn't we talk about it?
01:12:48It just, it just doesn't feel right anymore.
01:12:53I'll see you tonight.
01:12:54Yeah.
01:12:55I'll see you tonight.
01:12:56Yeah.
01:12:57I'll see you tonight.
01:12:58I'll see you tonight.
01:12:59I'll see you tonight.
01:13:00I'll see you tonight.
01:13:03I'll see you tonight.
01:13:04I'll see you tonight.
01:13:10the next day.
01:13:11I'll see you tonight.
01:13:12I'll see you tonight.
01:13:13I'll see you tonight.
01:13:15I'll see you tonight.
01:13:16I'll see you tonight.
01:13:17I'll see you tonight.
01:13:18Go.
01:13:19John, I think we all enjoyed meeting Celeste.
01:13:20John, I think we all enjoyed meeting Celeste.
01:13:38I hope she competes again with you next year.
01:13:40Well, that would be nice.
01:13:44And soon we need to talk about plans for the Arizona trip.
01:13:47Excuse me.
01:13:50It's good to see you.
01:13:57You too.
01:14:01Celeste, I...
01:14:01I'm feeling pretty good.
01:14:03The birds found us.
01:14:05We were lucky.
01:14:06It's not luck when you're the best.
01:14:10It's time!
01:14:11We have a short slideshow before the contest, so if everyone could gather round, shall we?
01:14:17After you.
01:14:21Two hundred and sixty-nine is impressive for bird species in such a short period of time.
01:14:43Do you think it's enough?
01:14:43Whatever it is, it's okay.
01:14:58So we know there can only be one winner, but I am happy to announce that this has been
01:15:04our highest-scoring year yet with the best prizes and, dare I say, the most entertaining
01:15:12slideshow.
01:15:13But all that makes this moment all the harder for me.
01:15:16You're all wonderful and talented, but the winner of this year's annual NorCal Ornithological
01:15:23Society Bird-A-Thon with an amazing total of 278 birds.
01:15:30Let's hear it for Winged Warriors!
01:15:33It's okay.
01:15:39You did great.
01:15:40Well, there's always next year.
01:15:47And besides, we got to see a spotted owl.
01:15:53This was your coin toss.
01:15:55Which way you were gonna go?
01:15:59I'm sorry.
01:16:00There's nothing to be sorry about.
01:16:04Well, that is debatable.
01:16:06But your ability to follow through, that is well-documented.
01:16:11With your books, all the birds that you've spotted since you were a kid, your passion for
01:16:16teaching, you forged your own path.
01:16:19And I was lucky enough to experience that.
01:16:21And I'm not gonna make you swear any oaths tonight.
01:16:23But I do hope you'll consider taking the risk with your business, even without the win.
01:16:30You already have one client.
01:16:32You?
01:16:32I was thinking Fred from the trail.
01:16:35He's just waiting for a heads up.
01:16:44You're amazing.
01:16:46You know that?
01:16:50That's the feeling I got the second I met you.
01:16:53I have to go.
01:17:02I'm late to Morgan's art show.
01:17:05Oh.
01:17:08I gotta go.
01:17:10Good night.
01:17:11Yeah, I'm really nervous, but I am excited.
01:17:24I will definitely let you guys know where I land.
01:17:27Definitely going to be an adventure.
01:17:32Excuse me.
01:17:34Oh, you made it.
01:17:35Of course I made it.
01:17:37There is nowhere else I want to be.
01:17:39This is your night.
01:17:41How'd it go with the contest?
01:17:43Oh, uh, we lost.
01:17:45Oh, no, I'm sorry.
01:17:46Oh, that's too bad.
01:17:47Were you at least close?
01:17:48Actually, yes.
01:17:50But unfortunately, close doesn't help John.
01:17:52Is he coming?
01:17:53No.
01:17:54Why would he?
01:17:55Why wouldn't he?
01:17:56Isn't he your boyfriend?
01:17:58What?
01:17:59No.
01:18:01You sure?
01:18:02Because I haven't seen you geek out about anyone or anything this hard since ever.
01:18:08You bought all that birding gear.
01:18:10It's a fair statement.
01:18:11Okay, where is your artwork?
01:18:13Am I the only one who hasn't seen it yet?
01:18:15It's in the next room.
01:18:17You're gonna love it.
01:18:17Who is the thing with feathers?
01:18:46That perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all.
01:18:58Dickinson, you inspired me.
01:19:07Really?
01:19:08I did?
01:19:09We've been through a lot of hard change in this past year, but you didn't let it beat you.
01:19:16You got back out into the world, found a new path, and I've seen you come alive again.
01:19:23Mom, you're amazing.
01:19:32Now I'm crying.
01:19:33That's fine.
01:19:35And I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner about the gap year.
01:19:39I think I was second-guessing it, but I'm not anymore.
01:19:43I want to find my own path.
01:19:44Just like you.
01:19:49You gave me my wings to fly.
01:19:53And I promise I will always come back.
01:19:57You know that, right?
01:19:59I do.
01:20:06And I want you to find the path that's right for you.
01:20:12Not anything that's forced.
01:20:15I know.
01:20:18Oh, look at that.
01:20:21What?
01:20:21Your friend is here.
01:20:23Oh, look, Morgan.
01:20:37More art.
01:20:47What are you doing here?
01:20:50I wanted to bring you these.
01:20:53You know, big day.
01:20:55Thought you might be hungry.
01:20:58You brought me french fries.
01:21:02Perfect for any occasion.
01:21:06Like admitting I don't always say what I'm thinking.
01:21:11Same.
01:21:15Look, I know this wasn't supposed to be anything.
01:21:19And as cheesy as it may sound.
01:21:23Just like the red-winged blackbird.
01:21:25In my backyard?
01:21:31I don't want to lose sight of you.
01:21:33The bird analogy really works here.
01:21:39I thought about it the whole way over.
01:21:41I didn't mean to fall for you.
01:21:43That was not my intention at all.
01:21:46So does that mean you did fall?
01:21:50Apparently so.
01:21:51And I didn't even realize it until we were at even Nathan's.
01:21:56And then suddenly I didn't want to pretend anymore.
01:22:00I stopped pretending a long time ago.
01:22:04Well, you should probably kiss me then.
01:22:06So what do you think about hop-along birding?
01:22:32Or flight club for my new business?
01:22:38You're gonna go for it?
01:22:40Like you said, I think it's time I take the risk.
01:22:44It's now or never.
01:22:45I am in full support.
01:22:48It's also time that I follow through on everything I'm passionate about.
01:22:53Agreed.
01:22:54And this is just the beginning.
01:22:59So what about that name?
01:23:04I think we should work on it.
01:23:05But you might be on to something.
01:23:08I hope so.
01:23:09I would like to thank you.
01:23:24I would like to like to talk to you.
01:23:26I would like to or never do that.
01:23:29I would like to work on it.
01:23:30It's time to break up.
01:23:32Can you outro or not finish it?
01:23:33I don't think there's one.
01:23:34It's time to come to you.
01:23:35I agree.
01:23:36I'm you.
01:23:37I pray.
01:23:38I pray.