In the romantic comedy 'Valentines Town 2024', Jude, an employee of a dating service, returns to his hometown to develop a new romantic resort. He faces opposition from local businesswoman Melissa, who also happens to be his former high school sweetheart. This charming film explores the clash between business and personal history, promising heartwarming moments and comedic sparks.
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00:00:00I am Melissa, the matchmaker, and you are listening to Ditch the Algorithm.
00:00:21Society shames folks if we haven't found love, tells them to resort to some soulless dating
00:00:27apps, sending them out on dates with God knows who, just because that's what the algorithm
00:00:32says.
00:00:33But we are not about that here.
00:00:35This year on Valentine's Day, I want you to forget about swiping left or right.
00:00:39Look for what's real.
00:00:41Good vibes, personal connections, people who genuinely care.
00:00:46They're out there.
00:00:47I promise.
00:00:48Keep loving your hearts out there, everyone.
00:00:51Until next time.
00:00:57We're a nine month strong, and we're going on our first vacation together next week.
00:01:08We owe it all to Hotspot for bringing us together.
00:01:11That's cute.
00:01:12How about this?
00:01:13The secret is never giving up.
00:01:15I went on dozens of dates thinking I'd never find the one.
00:01:17But guess who's getting married in the fall?
00:01:19Thanks, Hotspot.
00:01:20Uh, hey, look, guys, guys, this is, uh, this is great, right?
00:01:30That people are finding love, and we're getting bombarded with positive testimonials.
00:01:33That's why we do this, right?
00:01:36Wrong.
00:01:37Actually, what this is telling me is that we need to change the algorithm.
00:01:42Yep.
00:01:44Just leave it there.
00:01:45Think about it, we 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
00:01:53to have a good match so that they can go on dates.
00:01:56But people are making connections.
00:01:59Why would we change the algorithm?
00:02:00Think about it.
00:02:01Think about it.
00:02:02If I'm paying a monthly service, and then two months in I no longer need the service,
00:02:06what am I going to do?
00:02:09Stop paying.
00:02:10I suppose.
00:02:11We need to change the algorithm.
00:02:12We need to, uh, get them on more dates, get them out there.
00:02:16What if we did more promo events in the hottest clubs, pop-ups in places where people are
00:02:21more about dating than settling down?
00:02:23Beverly Hills, Vegas, Manhattan.
00:02:26The crowd that wants to be single and mingle.
00:02:27Yes, yes, yes!
00:02:29You hear that?
00:02:31Ah!
00:02:32It's good!
00:02:33I'm going to start calling you Reggie Ruth from now on.
00:02:36All right, perfect.
00:02:37Everyone, yes?
00:02:38This is what I'm talking about.
00:02:39Teamwork makes the dream work.
00:02:41Reggie Ruth, you take the lead on this.
00:02:43Give me a list of the ten top spots tomorrow morning.
00:02:46Good.
00:02:47Let's do it.
00:02:48All right, meeting adjourned.
00:02:50Ah!
00:02:51Food.
00:02:52Um, hey, uh, yeah, sorry, I thought I said just leave it here.
00:02:59Oh yeah, man, I was going to, but then this lady came by to grab a box of stuff.
00:03:05Right, yeah, that's, um, Sherry.
00:03:06She's my ex.
00:03:07I know, man, she told me everything.
00:03:12You got some issues, man.
00:03:13Seriously?
00:03:14She's just really upset, you know?
00:03:15She said that everything was your career, and you always put work first.
00:03:18right yeah that's uh sherry she's my ex I know man she told me everything you got
00:03:25some issues man seriously she's just really upset you know she said that
00:03:29everything was your career and you always put work first like yeah I mean
00:03:33I guess I work a lot yeah she said that but she also said you really don't know
00:03:37what you want from your life and that you're mostly unavailable and you
00:03:41really couldn't get in touch with your emotions
00:03:44I'm happy she was able to get all that off her chest
00:03:50sounds like a great therapy session thanks for the food yeah no worries buddy but
00:03:54just you know you forgot her birthday I knew she'd bring this up I didn't forget
00:03:59her birthday I actually did a very nice candlelit dinner I just didn't give her a
00:04:01card on her birthday and she really likes her card
00:04:03trust me it was beautiful you know if she were my girlfriend
00:04:09I don't think I'd ever forget okay well she's
00:04:13she's single now so good luck thanks man so I have your blessing I mean I
00:04:21consider myself a man of honor and you know on any circumstance I don't think I
00:04:24would ever you know
00:04:24two laphroids doubles on the rocks you don't serve single malt scotch on the rocks
00:04:52of course no one knows anything Jude I had a vision we have the number one dating app in
00:04:59the world millions of subscribers captive audience one thing we don't have is a place
00:05:04to bring them all together on mass this resort development it's the crown jewel in my empire
00:05:10it has to succeed it will is the team still scouting islands that secluded island stuff has played out we
00:05:16want somewhere accessible somewhere we can create a year-round branded destination resorts restaurants
00:05:22above all romance and we found the perfect place for our development so that's great but there's a
00:05:29hiccup some local reprobate has started rallying the town against our evil empire now we're in danger of
00:05:35losing the vote to allow the development well can we just find another town no this is the place
00:05:40it's cute it's quaint it's everything we need the resistance is coming from this woman who runs a
00:05:47dating service called Melissa the matchmaker falling in love is the end goal of dating but it's not all
00:06:01there is to it the dating world is hard and it's ever-changing but I promise you'll be happy you came
00:06:08to see me I don't know you know uh 24 years of marriage down the drain well did it go down the drain
00:06:17overnight I suppose not but I loved Robin I really I really did and look it makes sense that you're
00:06:26hurting but if you only focus on your your ex-wife you'll never be able to move forward and find love
00:06:33that's who you want right yeah yeah this will not be speed dating or um some app that's gonna throw a
00:06:43thousand names at you well you know everybody says you're the best and right now I am seeing it firsthand
00:06:51so I I see it and I also see that you have that fairy tale relationship huh uh yes that's why Declan
00:07:02and I started this business so we can show everyone they can have a fairy tale I'm gonna take great care
00:07:10of you John we're gonna find your special someone in the meantime I'm going to send you an email with
00:07:16some worksheets and I need you to be completely honest when you fill them out if you don't like
00:07:22dogs say so or else we're starting out on the wrong foot well I love dogs but I I understand I get
00:07:28you and I hope you don't mind with all that talk about that company coming in we do need all the help
00:07:35we can get you know what our customer satisfaction rating is 57% hers is 91%
00:07:43really how is that even possible it isn't it can't be I'm convinced she's less of a relationship guru
00:07:52and more of a tech genius she may appear homespun and traditional she even has a podcast called ditch
00:07:57the algorithm but that's just to throw people off the scent she's got to have an algorithm and it's putting
00:08:03ours to shame so she's a fraud we have to expose this charlatan for who she is once we discredit her
00:08:09the undecideds will waver and we'll win and that's where you come in me it's your town kid that section
00:08:19of Dunedin where everyone's a hopeless romantic Arrowheart Arrowheart what is it they say
00:08:25Valentine's Day every day it's more of a state of mind yeah I know that's why it's perfect for us
00:08:33I want you to go down there dig up the dirt on Melissa the matchmaker so we can take her down
00:08:39sir Alistair
00:08:42so if Arrowheart continues to refuse to build the resort I mean they don't know what they're missing
00:08:50they need some kind of an injection of capital just to save the town my mom's still there I hear
00:08:55all about it that said I really think you should maybe send Carol or a private investigator if I go
00:09:02down there I'm gonna stick out like a sore thumb this isn't a request Jude look you know your stuff
00:09:08you've made this company a lot of money but if you want to get to the next level you've got to be
00:09:11ruthless you can't do this you might not be the right guy I need in this company this is an
00:09:16opportunity go home reconnect with your friends the development will come up naturally you're a big
00:09:21city boy now so make the case to your friends wow a development like that will save this town
00:09:26you know how to talk to these people yeah anyway the vote is on Valentine's Day at the festival so
00:09:32you have until then to find out the matchmaker secret or win me the vote I don't care which
00:09:37Valentine's Day that's less than a week away that's why you're leaving tomorrow
00:09:40can you do what I need you to do here can you play at this level oh yeah yeah yeah I can
00:09:47do what I need you to do here good your flight leaves first thing in the morning don't be late
00:09:50can I get you anything else the check
00:09:53ice and single malt no tip
00:10:02ice and single morale
00:10:03ice and single Sulman
00:10:08OBS
00:10:12o
00:10:14on
00:10:21o
00:10:25i
00:10:27o
00:10:59Vote no. Save Arrowheart. Thank you.
00:11:10Hey, Tavi.
00:11:11Hey.
00:11:12Any objection if I tape some of these up?
00:11:13None whatsoever. I'm with you all the way.
00:11:15Oh, you have to try my new recipe. You're killing me.
00:11:17You'll fall in love.
00:11:19Mm-hmm.
00:11:21I'm in love. I'll tell Declan to watch out.
00:11:23Ha.
00:11:24You guys still good for dinner tonight at my place?
00:11:26Yeah, we'll be there at 5.
00:11:27Anything I can bring other than dessert?
00:11:29Hold up.
00:11:29Hey, Peter, I was wondering if...
00:11:32I'm sorry, Lisa. We need this resort.
00:11:34That's the only way to save Arrowheart.
00:11:40Don't feel bad, Lise.
00:11:42Times have been tough for Peter.
00:11:44Times have been tough for everyone.
00:11:45Letting a soulless company come in and build a resort isn't the answer.
00:11:48He thinks that once the resort opens, their property values will go up and he can finally start making some money.
00:11:54What about the people who don't want to sell?
00:11:56Higher values will just push up the cost of living and they'll be ruined.
00:11:58You're preaching to the choir here. I'm voting against the development.
00:12:01But a lot of folks I talk to are starting to think it's their best bet for the future.
00:12:07You might lose.
00:12:08Not if I have anything to do with it.
00:12:13Richie, how can you even think about supporting this monstrosity?
00:12:17I'm undecided. They're a big resort. They'll come in. They'll spend plenty of money.
00:12:23Exactly.
00:12:24When a big company like that comes in, they become the biggest player around.
00:12:28They can do whatever they want from there.
00:12:29Buy up local businesses, buy up more land.
00:12:31Pretty soon they'll own the whole town.
00:12:33Honey, we'd be putting our future entirely in their hands.
00:12:37We'll lose our entire identity.
00:12:39Look, we all know how silly Valentine's Day everyday sounds, right?
00:12:45But it's real. It's authentic.
00:12:48Here, it's in our hearts and we know that.
00:12:50We let them build that resort, we've become a huge joke.
00:12:54I hear you, Lisa. I do.
00:12:56But I'm the mayor.
00:12:58And I hear from people every day who are suffering.
00:13:00You know, they're worried about going out of business.
00:13:03You know Jake's is closing?
00:13:05No, I didn't know that.
00:13:0845 years.
00:13:09They're an institution.
00:13:11Jake was telling me he only wishes he could hold on long enough for them to build the resort.
00:13:14That way he'd get some new patrons.
00:13:17But he can't.
00:13:18You know, we have to consider folks like that.
00:13:20I mean, we are, Richie.
00:13:22It's just, if Erohart becomes the home of this new resort, that's just the beginning.
00:13:26I mean, within five years, we'll all be priced out of our homes and businesses.
00:13:30Imagine a place like Jake's or Tabby's.
00:13:34Trying to compete against whatever restaurants and diners this company will open.
00:13:40Like I said, I'm undecided.
00:13:41Richie, your voice carries a lot of weight.
00:13:45If you say you're going one way or the other, you can swing the boat.
00:13:48We're going to keep working on you, Rich.
00:13:51Now, come on.
00:13:52Let's clean these plates up.
00:13:53I wish we could be more like you guys.
00:14:06What do you mean?
00:14:07You're so in sync.
00:14:10Except on setting your wedding date and choosing whose house to sell, right?
00:14:14Uh-huh.
00:14:14Both of us take a lot of planning, and we are in sync on that, yes.
00:14:17Richie and I never seem to agree on anything.
00:14:24We've 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 about each other in the first place.
00:14:38It seems like a while sometimes.
00:14:40No, no, no, no, don't think like that.
00:14:43You guys are great.
00:14:44It's just a tough time.
00:14:46I do love that business.
00:14:49I do, though.
00:14:50It could be a perfect little expansion.
00:14:52Great!
00:14:53We'll talk royalties tomorrow.
00:14:55Great.
00:14:57Let's do it.
00:14:58Thank you so much.
00:14:59Thanks for coming, guys.
00:15:00Thank you so much.
00:15:01It was wonderful.
00:15:01Yeah.
00:15:02It was wonderful.
00:15:02Yeah.
00:15:02Yeah.
00:15:02Yeah.
00:15:03Yeah.
00:15:03Yeah.
00:15:03Yeah.
00:15:04Yeah.
00:15:04Yeah.
00:15:05Yeah.
00:15:05Yeah.
00:15:06Yeah.
00:15:06Yeah.
00:15:07Yeah.
00:15:07Yeah.
00:15:08Yeah.
00:15:09Yeah.
00:15:09Yeah.
00:15:10Yeah.
00:15:10That was nice.
00:15:20Yeah.
00:15:21Yeah, it was.
00:15:22They're great.
00:15:22Yeah.
00:15:25You do remember our timeline, right?
00:15:28Of course.
00:15:30Valentine's Day.
00:15:31It's like everything.
00:15:33Like, I'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.
00:15:39I know you have to do the right thing.
00:15:41But, uh, Anna and I are getting pretty serious.
00:15:46I'm just worried about the business.
00:15:49What will people think?
00:15:50Lisa, the key to this business has always been you, not some idealized version of you and
00:15:56me as this perfect couple.
00:15:57Mm-hmm.
00:15:58I mean, let's face it.
00:16:00I've been stealing half the credit for a while now.
00:16:03Hey.
00:16:05You've got this.
00:16:08After Valentine's Day?
00:16:10After Valentine's Day.
00:16:12After Valentine's Day.
00:16:36Now let's go, hey. I just landed.
00:16:58Good. Did you get yourself a hotel?
00:17:00No, I'm going to stay with my mom.
00:17:01Perfect. It'll seem just like a trip home.
00:17:03No, I looked at her website. I didn't see any photos of her at all.
00:17:06The whole thing's up front.
00:17:07No, well, she has enough clients. They're meeting with someone.
00:17:09Hi there. Welcome to Dunedin.
00:17:11I'm Courtney. I am from a part of town we lovingly call Earhart.
00:17:15It's a very special place where it's Valentine's Day every day.
00:17:19Welcome and happy Valentine's.
00:17:22Okay. Yeah, thank you so much. I'm really okay.
00:17:25Don't be silly. Everyone who visits gets the full Earhart welcome. Isn't that right?
00:17:30Sure is, Mom.
00:17:31Oh, I don't need the shirt. Thank you.
00:17:33Actually, so I'm not visiting. I'm from here originally.
00:17:36Oh, my goodness. Jude?
00:17:39Yeah, how did you...
00:17:41Fabulous. I'm a friend of your mom. She mentioned to me you were coming in.
00:17:44Well, that's great. That's fantastic that you know my mom. Wonderful.
00:17:48Well, thank you. I actually have to get going. I have to call a car.
00:17:51Don't be silly. My car is right there.
00:17:56Okay.
00:17:56Hold the port for me, Lizzie. We're going to Bex.
00:18:01There he is!
00:18:20Oh, hi, Mom.
00:18:24Thanks, Courtney. In with you.
00:18:27Okay, thanks.
00:18:31Now, before I get into the why don't you call more often, why don't you like my photos online?
00:18:35It is really great to see you.
00:18:38Thanks, Mom. Yes.
00:18:39It's great to see you, too.
00:18:42Now, can I finally take these things off?
00:18:44You know it.
00:18:45Now, why don't you call more often?
00:18:53Why don't you like my photos online?
00:18:57Come on. I've got lemonade waiting for you.
00:18:59Oh, my God.
00:19:00Make yourself comfortable.
00:19:26Oh, my God.
00:19:30Feet?
00:19:37See, everything is still the same?
00:19:39Not everything.
00:19:44Local artist?
00:19:45Quite local.
00:19:46I know I'm no Picasso, but I'm getting better each day, I think.
00:19:50Wait, Mom. You? Really?
00:19:52That's great.
00:19:53Oh, I have a big frame. I'm going to need your help hanging later.
00:19:56Of course. No problem.
00:19:58I'm just really happy that you have time to paint.
00:20:03I know that I was a handful. I didn't give you any time off.
00:20:06I loved having you around here. I wish you'd visit more.
00:20:12How long are you staying? Your text didn't say.
00:20:15I don't really know. I just needed a change of scenery.
00:20:18And I'm going to be working while I'm here doing field research, so don't get all crazy making plans.
00:20:23Do you want a sandwich or something?
00:20:25Uh, no, I'm fine. No sandwiches.
00:20:26What about some cheese? I've got a really great brie or, oh, an English cheddar.
00:20:30You have to try them.
00:20:31Yeah, I like cheese.
00:20:32Yes, please.
00:20:37So, what kind of research do you have to do? In English?
00:20:46Uh, we need to calibrate the algorithm to account for the delta between some of our results and our competitors.
00:20:56You have competitors in Ereheart. Are you developing bread-making software?
00:21:04Very funny, Mom.
00:21:06Well, you haven't been here in years. We're not going to catch up.
00:21:10I bring you out to L.A. every year.
00:21:12Yes, and now you're home to do field research.
00:21:18Spill the beans, Jude.
00:21:23Okay, but you can't tell anyone. I'm serious.
00:21:26No one.
00:21:29Okay, so I work for a dating app, and the owners of the dating app, they heard about a local matchmaker here in Ereheart.
00:21:35Seems to be doing really well for our clients.
00:21:37So they asked me to come out here and see what I can learn.
00:21:39You must mean Melissa the matchmaker.
00:21:42Yeah. Yeah, that's her.
00:21:44From what I've heard, she's terrific.
00:21:47Right. Well, all the reviews say that she is, too. I don't trust it.
00:21:51Have you ever thought about dating again?
00:21:57Oh.
00:21:58What about you? Are you seeing anyone?
00:22:01Yeah, I am.
00:22:02I was.
00:22:03We just broke up, actually.
00:22:05Honey, I'm sorry.
00:22:06It's okay.
00:22:07These things happen.
00:22:07Maybe the matchmaker will find someone for you.
00:22:12Sure. Right here in Ereheart.
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.
00:22:30I 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.
00:22:39You know, have a consultation.
00:22:40Melissa, the matchmaker.
00:22:58Doesn'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.
00:23:08Let's do this.
00:23:10Schedule a consultation.
00:23:15So let's see what you can do for a Mr. Trent Robinson.
00:23:18Hello?
00:23:40Hello?
00:23:41Hello?
00:23:43Hello?
00:23:43Happiness only lasts in a photograph
00:23:55Hi, I'll come in there
00:24:01Yeah, uh, it's okay
00:24:02Jude?
00:24:12Lisa?
00:24:13Uh, this is crazy
00:24:18What are you doing here?
00:24:22Uh, this is my business
00:24:23What are you doing here?
00:24:27What?
00:24:28This is Melissa the matchmaker
00:24:30Yes
00:24:31You're Melissa the matchmaker
00:24:32Yes
00:24:33Wow, okay
00:24:41Um
00:24:42What are you doing here?
00:24:44Yeah, I'm here 10 a.m.
00:24:46Trent Robinson
00:24:47You gave me a fake name
00:24:49I didn't want to tell anybody that I was here
00:24:52Just trying to, you know, fly under the radar
00:24:54You should have done some better reconjue to anyone in town
00:24:57Could have told you I'm Melissa the matchmaker
00:24:58Seemed like a better idea in my head
00:25:01I think you forgot my full name
00:25:02No, definitely not
00:25:04I wouldn't have forgotten something
00:25:06I'm just trying to date anonymously
00:25:08And you don't, uh, apparently put any photos of yourself on your website, so
00:25:11Okay, well it's about my couple
00:25:12It's not about me
00:25:13Wow
00:25:16I'm gonna back up
00:25:18Wait, so, uh, my mom
00:25:19She knows that you're Melissa the matchmaker
00:25:20Of course she does
00:25:22Of course she does
00:25:23Wow
00:25:25Well, um, you're here
00:25:29Want to come in?
00:25:31Sure
00:25:31You look great
00:25:32Uh, yeah
00:25:32Yeah, that'd be great
00:25:33Yes
00:25:34Okay
00:25:34Follow me
00:25:35Oh my god
00:25:37Uh, you can have a seat
00:25:45Nice office
00:25:49Thanks
00:25:50It's good to be home
00:25:54So
00:25:57So?
00:26:00Been a while?
00:26:01Yeah, you know, I'm sorry I haven't reached out to you sooner
00:26:04I'm sorry I didn't call, uh, when your dad passed
00:26:08Hey, do you remember the last thing you said to me when I left?
00:26:15Yes
00:26:15Get lost
00:26:18I was kind of hoping you wouldn't remember that
00:26:21Uh, it's okay, we were young
00:26:23Right?
00:26:24So young
00:26:24Yeah
00:26:26Did you find what you wanted?
00:26:30Moving to California?
00:26:32Oh, yeah
00:26:32Yeah, absolutely
00:26:34Yeah, I do strategy now for this really big tech company
00:26:37They're amazing
00:26:38Uh, really challenging
00:26:40Rewarding
00:26:41Lucrative
00:26:41Great view
00:26:42Jude
00:26:44It's me
00:26:45Yeah, it is
00:26:48You don't need to give me the canned corporate nonsense
00:26:52You happy?
00:26:57Looks like you are
00:26:58Yeah, his name's Declan
00:27:01He's great
00:27:02Declan
00:27:03And Melissa
00:27:05It's great
00:27:06It's great
00:27:07It rolls off the tongue
00:27:08Are you guys married?
00:27:09Engaged
00:27:10It's going great
00:27:12We actually built this together
00:27:15It's been amazing
00:27:16That's, uh, that's great
00:27:17I'm really happy for you
00:27:18I mean, it's not all sunshine and roses
00:27:21Uh
00:27:22That's just part of being in a relationship, right?
00:27:25I tell all my clients that
00:27:26You have to put in the work
00:27:28You have to put in the work
00:27:28Yeah
00:27:30Okay, uh, so
00:27:36You come back home
00:27:39You don't tell anybody
00:27:41And you book a matchmaking appointment
00:27:44Under an assumed name
00:27:45What's going on?
00:27:48My mother made me do it
00:27:50Uh, yeah, wow
00:27:55Which actually sounds really embarrassing to say out loud
00:27:57Uh, because I'm a grown man
00:27:59Your mother's adorable
00:28:00She's something else
00:28:01Yeah
00:28:02Um, L.A., I
00:28:04Can't set you up with someone, Jude
00:28:07If you're just gonna go back
00:28:09It's not really fair to anyone
00:28:10Uh, no, no, no
00:28:11Wait, I was actually
00:28:12Just talking with her this morning
00:28:14Thinking about maybe coming back
00:28:16And honestly, between you and I
00:28:17I think it was a mistake leaving you
00:28:20You know, leaving Arrowheart
00:28:23Long time ago
00:28:25And trading my dreams for a tech company
00:28:28And now dating in L.A. is very up and down
00:28:30So I don't
00:28:31You're using one of those dating apps, aren't you?
00:28:33Uh, yeah, a few times
00:28:34Let me guess
00:28:36You get great matches
00:28:38All seems good on the surface
00:28:40You have some fun
00:28:41Have some laughs
00:28:42It doesn't last, right?
00:28:44Yeah
00:28:45Yeah, actually
00:28:47Yeah, that's it
00:28:47And then when you do meet them
00:28:49And you feel like it's the one
00:28:51Then all of a sudden it's
00:28:52Do you know where that is, Jude?
00:28:54Uh, no, why?
00:28:55Because love isn't an algorithm
00:28:58Why wouldn't we expect an app
00:29:01To be able to handle something
00:29:02As intimate and personal
00:29:03As finding the partner
00:29:04You're going to spend the rest of your life with?
00:29:06Actually, Ms. Matchmaker
00:29:07I'm going to disagree with you
00:29:08I think love is an algorithm
00:29:09Because with the proper data
00:29:11And information
00:29:12And if people are being honest
00:29:13Jude, very few people
00:29:17Are completely honest
00:29:18When they first start dating
00:29:19Think about it
00:29:20When you go out on a date
00:29:22They don't really send you
00:29:23You are full of flaws
00:29:25Insecurities
00:29:26Secrets
00:29:27I am?
00:29:31The royal you
00:29:32When you go out on a date
00:29:34You send a representative
00:29:35Someone to speak on your behalf
00:29:38Say all the good things
00:29:40The highlights
00:29:41That's why it only stays good for so long
00:29:43Yeah, I guess I just haven't really
00:29:45Thought about it like that
00:29:46Okay, Mr. Trent Robinson
00:29:49Why don't you have a seat?
00:29:51Let's talk about what you're looking for
00:29:52In a relationship
00:29:53Okay
00:30:00I'm going to do a little worksheet with you
00:30:02Okay
00:30:03Okay, which of the following describes you best?
00:30:07I'm looking for companionship
00:30:09I'm looking for fun
00:30:11I'm looking for adventure
00:30:14I'm looking for something non-committal
00:30:19I'm looking for something deeper
00:30:23But flexible
00:30:25Just because I'm usually busy at work
00:30:28Makes sense
00:30:30Um
00:30:32How
00:30:36How important to you is love?
00:30:41Love is all you need, right?
00:30:42No, June
00:30:44Love is not all you need
00:30:45Let me show you something
00:30:47Every single one of these couples
00:30:49Are still together
00:30:50But love isn't the only ingredient
00:30:52In their relationships
00:30:53You need trust
00:30:54Togetherness
00:30:55Understanding
00:30:57Yeah, love sometimes really isn't enough
00:30:59And you tell them all this?
00:31:01Yeah, every single one of them
00:31:02Otherwise, we'll get a might of them
00:31:04I'm just another dating app
00:31:06Sending them out into the world
00:31:07Totally blind
00:31:07I know exactly who to set you up with
00:31:14Please hold
00:31:14Already?
00:31:16Yes
00:31:16I do know a little bit about you already, June
00:31:20Including a certain birthmark
00:31:22You're not sharing that information, are you?
00:31:27Okay
00:31:28Her name's Nora
00:31:29She's looking for something real
00:31:31But she needs someone who understands
00:31:33How crazy busy she is
00:31:35Sound familiar?
00:31:36Yep, just sounds like you're setting me
00:31:38On a date with myself
00:31:38I know she's way cuter
00:31:40Coffee?
00:31:43Two sugars?
00:31:45Yeah
00:31:46Yeah
00:31:47You remembered
00:31:49Yeah
00:31:50So anything else I need to know about Nora?
00:31:55Oh, she hates cats
00:31:57Perfect, I'm allergic anyway
00:32:00That's right
00:32:01Match made in heaven
00:32:02So how do I pay you?
00:32:04Do I pay you up front?
00:32:05After?
00:32:06Nora, what do I do?
00:32:07June, don't be silly
00:32:07It's all in the house
00:32:08Not really, I'd love to
00:32:09Please, I got you
00:32:12Okay, okay, let's
00:32:14Just how does it work?
00:32:16Like if I were to pay you
00:32:17If I were a paying customer
00:32:18Like Nora, how is she going to pay you?
00:32:21Well, uh, consultation's free
00:32:22Always free
00:32:23I set you up on three matches
00:32:25If none of those matches
00:32:26Progress to a second date
00:32:27Free
00:32:28How are you making any money?
00:32:30What are you, 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
00:32:39What?
00:32:40Thank you very much
00:32:41Uh, well, you get to a second date
00:32:43My fee kicks in
00:32:45What 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
00:32:537pm, Cupid's Bistro
00:32:59Oh, like, uh, 7pm tonight?
00:33:02Yeah
00:33:02Wow, you don't waste any time
00:33:04Nope
00:33:04I guess it's a date
00:33:06It's a date
00:33:08Thanks 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?
00:33:19It was like an ambush
00:33:20Lisa broke my heart
00:33:22Dude, there is always plenty of blame to go around in breakups
00:33:26Oh, hey there!
00:33:28Look, it's my Richard
00:33:29Hey, Beth, how's everything your way?
00:33:30Awesome!
00:33:32Are you kidding me?
00:33:34Jude, you look amazing, man!
00:33:36How on earth are ya?
00:33:37Oh, Richard, yeah, a little squeezed
00:33:39Ah, sorry about that
00:33:41Gosh, it's great to see you
00:33:43It's been ages
00:33:44Yeah, it's been a really long time
00:33:47And, I'm sorry, did I hear my mom call you mayor?
00:33:51Look, you even got the pin and everything
00:33:52Yeah, second term
00:33:54Youngest mayor in Arrowheart history
00:33:56I love this town
00:33:58And it seems to trust me with looking after it
00:34:00It is so good to see the two of you together again
00:34:03You were thick as thieves when you were kids
00:34:05Well, listen, I gotta run to a meeting
00:34:06But do you wanna grab a late lunch?
00:34:08Um, sure, yeah
00:34:10No, actually, sorry, I can't
00:34:11Mom and I have plans
00:34:13Nothing serious
00:34:14You two should catch up
00:34:15Well, listen, text me
00:34:17Your mom's got my number
00:34:18And it was great seeing you both
00:34:20Good to see you
00:34:21See you later
00:34:22It looks good
00:34:26Mom, what was that?
00:34:32Don't you wanna catch up with Richie?
00:34:33What would we even talk about?
00:34:35He's nice
00:34:36Yeah, I like him
00:34:37We go way back
00:34:38But he's exactly what I was avoiding becoming
00:34:40By leaving this place
00:34:41Oh, you were gonna be mayor, huh?
00:34:43You know what I mean, Mom
00:34:44He's just a small town
00:34:46Uh-huh
00:34:48Jude, I know you think you're Mr. Metropolitan
00:34:51Because you live in Los Angeles
00:34:52But take it from me
00:34:53None of that matters
00:34:55Good friends are hard to find, son
00:34:57Richie 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?
00:35:04Look at you, man
00:35:12What's L.A. like?
00:35:14Life in the fast lane, huh?
00:35:15Ha
00:35:16Uh, yeah
00:35:17Yeah, I guess
00:35:19What about you?
00:35:21Mr. Mayor?
00:35:24I always knew you would amount to big things
00:35:26Big as Mayor of Ereheart is anyway
00:35:28Right
00:35:29When you have that big Valentine's Festival coming up, right?
00:35:32Do you have any super-duper big mayor duties that you have to attend to?
00:35:37Mostly just welcoming everyone
00:35:38Saying a few words
00:35:39It's nice, you know
00:35:40People coming in from all around a visit
00:35:42The town has been a bit tense
00:35:45There's this developer, Allaby Industries
00:35:48Wants to buy up a whole heap of land on the other side of Lee Camp Drive
00:35:51Turn it into a big resort
00:35:52Love-themed, naturally
00:35:54You know
00:35:56Try to tap into the town's reputation
00:35:58Lots of pros, lots of cons
00:36:00But everybody wants to hear from me
00:36:03And if I give a strong endorsement
00:36:04I could really swing this thing
00:36:06Really?
00:36:09I mean
00:36:09Between you and I
00:36:11That kind of sounds like a great opportunity for some tourism
00:36:13I thought so too
00:36:15But there's a worry we might lose our identity
00:36:17Valentine's Day every day?
00:36:20Yeah, the resort would definitely tap into that
00:36:22But it might not even be real anymore
00:36:24So what are you doing back in town?
00:36:27Visiting my mom
00:36:28Yeah, visiting my mom
00:36:30What about you and Tabby?
00:36:32You guys okay?
00:36:33Really well
00:36:33Yeah?
00:36:34Yeah
00:36:34Pretty well
00:36:36Can I level with you, Jude?
00:36:38Yeah, yeah
00:36:39I'm jealous of you, man
00:36:41What?
00:36:42Why me?
00:36:42You got out
00:36:43The rest of us, we barely changed
00:36:45I look at you and I see a different man
00:36:48Someone who took the bull by the horns
00:36:50That's something that you wish you did?
00:36:53I had dreams, Jude
00:36:54You know, I wanted to travel, study abroad
00:36:56I know it sounds cliche, but I wanted to find myself
00:36:59I 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?
00:37:10Tabby
00:37:10I brought it up
00:37:11She doesn't want to move
00:37:12You know, you don't have to move
00:37:14You could just go travel somewhere
00:37:16I ran into Lisa today
00:37:20Don't get any ideas
00:37:21What?
00:37:22No, absolutely not
00:37:23Of course not
00:37:24Besides, her and Declan
00:37:26Look like they're doing really well
00:37:29They're happy
00:37:29Yeah, they're the perfect little couple
00:37:31We've all had someone in our lives
00:37:35Who's left some scars
00:37:36Scars that take time to heal
00:37:39Or don't heal at all
00:37:42It can be difficult to see our future
00:37:45If we can't move on from our past
00:37:47But what if your past comes back into your life?
00:37:52When that happens, you have to ask yourself a question
00:37:54What do you feel more?
00:37:56The memories of the good times?
00:37:58Or the scars from the bad?
00:38:15Jude?
00:38:24Hi, you must be Nora?
00:38:26I must be
00:38:27Come here often?
00:38:38I'm sorry
00:38:40I'm a bit nervous
00:38:43But I don't know why
00:38:44This obviously isn't my first time
00:38:46No, I wouldn't imagine so
00:38:48You know, just because you're age
00:38:50You're not old
00:38:53Like mid-30s?
00:38:55Late-20s?
00:38:57Oh
00:38:57Hi, folks
00:38:59Welcome to Keep It's Bistro
00:39:02The place for good food
00:39:04And
00:39:04Amor
00:39:05I'm Ethan
00:39:07And I'll be thinking care of you
00:39:09Can I start you off with some drinks?
00:39:11I would love a Sauvignon Blanc
00:39:13G&T, thanks
00:39:15Coming right up
00:39:17Um, yeah
00:39:21Okay, I'm sorry
00:39:22Can we start over?
00:39:23Because I actually feel
00:39:24Like I didn't make a good first impression
00:39:26I'll let it slide
00:39:27G&T, huh?
00:39:31Yeah
00:39:31I normally drink scotch
00:39:33But I hate it
00:39:33My boss drinks it
00:39:34I just try to fit in sometimes
00:39:37I never really got into G&T's
00:39:40Really?
00:39:42You are missing out
00:39:43Oh, am I?
00:39:44Yeah, and you know what's even better?
00:39:46Gin martini
00:39:46The way that they're supposed to be made
00:39:48Shake and not stir
00:39:48You want it watered down
00:39:50As you know
00:39:53Uh, shaking it
00:39:55Breaks the ice
00:39:56More friction
00:39:57So it starts melting
00:39:59It's science
00:39:59So, um
00:40:02Matchmaking service
00:40:04Right?
00:40:04That's wild
00:40:05Yeah, I know
00:40:06It sounds so cliche
00:40:07But I'm kind of a busy gal
00:40:09So I don't really have time
00:40:10To meet suitors at a soiree
00:40:12Yeah, me neither
00:40:13I have tried a few of those dating apps, though
00:40:16You ever been on those?
00:40:18Yeah
00:40:19Yeah, a little
00:40:20What did you think?
00:40:21Pretty pathetic
00:40:22Really?
00:40:24I really don't know
00:40:25Where they find these people
00:40:26That is why I love Melissa
00:40:28Because she really took the time
00:40:30To get to know me
00:40:30Okay
00:40:31Do you want to do a dating lightning round?
00:40:34Yes
00:40:35Hit me
00:40:35Uh, okay
00:40:36Let's see
00:40:37Favorite movie?
00:40:39Shawshank Redemption
00:40:39Oh
00:40:40Come on
00:40:40Yeah?
00:40:41Okay
00:40:42Um, four weddings and a funeral
00:40:44Here you are
00:40:46Need a couple more minutes with the menu
00:40:48Oh, we actually haven't even looked yet
00:40:50Take your time
00:40:52Thank you
00:40:53Well, cheers
00:40:54Oh, yeah, cheers
00:40:55Sorry, do you mind?
00:41:03It might be my sister
00:41:04She's going through the divorce
00:41:05Is that code for help?
00:41:09Would you look at that?
00:41:12I can see why she's got such a solid reputation
00:41:14She's great
00:41:16Yeah, she is
00:41:19She is
00:41:20Thanks, Jude
00:41:25That was nice
00:41:26Yeah
00:41:28I move around a lot for work, though
00:41:31And I'm not sure when I'll be back
00:41:33So maybe we'll catch up in the future
00:41:35Yep
00:41:39Of course
00:41:40Of course
00:41:41Lovely meeting you
00:41:42You're great
00:41:44Have a good night
00:41:45Uh, thank you
00:41:48Yeah, you too
00:41:49Really?
00:42:09Uh, lower on the left
00:42:12Mom
00:42:13Wait, I just want it to be level
00:42:15Okay, shift it to the right
00:42:18A quarter of an inch
00:42:20Been doing this
00:42:20Been doing this for like
00:42:21Ten minutes now
00:42:21I feel like you're just
00:42:24Constantly pulling my leg
00:42:25I gotta be over here
00:42:26To see if it lines up
00:42:27And it's really hard to do
00:42:29Yeah, you think?
00:42:32It's perfect, honey
00:42:33It's perfect
00:42:34It's fine
00:42:39Sorry
00:42:45Why are you so nosy?
00:42:48Mind your business
00:42:49Who is it?
00:42:49I'll be right back
00:42:50Who is it?
00:42:51I will be right back
00:42:52Is it Melissa the mouthfeaker?
00:42:57Hey
00:42:58Mr. Whitlock
00:43:00Did I strike out?
00:43:02That's not quite the term
00:43:03I like to use
00:43:04I just thought it went
00:43:05So well, though
00:43:06No, I thought you were
00:43:08Very nice
00:43:08But?
00:43:12But
00:43:12She felt you were
00:43:14A little guarded
00:43:15Yeah
00:43:16She didn't feel that spark
00:43:17She was looking for
00:43:18Sorry
00:43:19Right
00:43:21Look, I may have done
00:43:24A less than awesome
00:43:25Part of my job here
00:43:26I just assumed
00:43:28I know you
00:43:29Because
00:43:29You know
00:43:31Our history
00:43:32And
00:43:33Maybe I need to evaluate you further
00:43:37Evaluate me
00:43:38Sounds pretty scientific
00:43:39There's no science to love, Jude
00:43:42How many times do I have to tell you that?
00:43:44Right
00:43:44Sorry, I forgot
00:43:45Love has no algorithm
00:43:46Let me do the work
00:43:49It's what I do
00:43:50How about dinner tonight?
00:43:53Yeah
00:43:54Okay
00:43:54Okay
00:43:55Sounds nice
00:43:56I'll check to the details
00:43:58See you tonight, Romeo
00:43:59Bye
00:44:01Sounds like someone has plans
00:44:05Mom, if you're gonna eavesdrop
00:44:08I could just as easily stay at a hotel
00:44:09Well, if you would just stay
00:44:11And talk in front of me
00:44:12I wouldn't have to eavesdrop
00:44:13I take it that was the matchmaker
00:44:15You ready to seize the moment?
00:44:18She invited me out to dinner
00:44:20Just to evaluate what I'm looking for in my love life
00:44:23What are you looking for in your love life?
00:44:27I don't know
00:44:28The one
00:44:29Isn't that what everybody wants?
00:44:32But actually, Mom
00:44:33This doesn't matter
00:44:34This isn't why I came here
00:44:35Jude, I know why you came back
00:44:38You do?
00:44:39I know how important Lisa was to you
00:44:43Lisa? Mom
00:44:44Lisa's engaged
00:44:45And that wouldn't matter anyway
00:44:49She's great
00:44:49But it was a long time ago
00:44:51That was puppy love
00:44:51High school stuff
00:44:53If you say so
00:45:09Jude, are you happy?
00:45:17Yeah, of course
00:45:19I've got money and a great place in L.A.
00:45:22That's not what I asked
00:45:23Are you happy?
00:45:31I don't know
00:45:32I see we're on friendly turf
00:45:59You ready?
00:46:02Ready
00:46:02For what?
00:46:04In 30 seconds
00:46:05This meeting will turn into a practice date
00:46:08What?
00:46:09A practice date?
00:46:12I need to see you in your element
00:46:13You're being serious
00:46:19Is that absolutely necessary?
00:46:20Yes, it is absolutely necessary
00:46:22Yes
00:46:22If I'm going to set you up with someone
00:46:24I need to know who you are now
00:46:26And not the version I have of you
00:46:27In my head from high school
00:46:28You really want to do this?
00:46:33Like
00:46:33Where did you grow up?
00:46:36What do your parents do?
00:46:38How many siblings do you have?
00:46:39Mm-hmm
00:46:39So you better bring your A game
00:46:41You ready?
00:46:43No
00:46:43Three
00:46:44Lisa
00:46:44Two
00:46:45I don't think this is
00:46:46One
00:46:46Okay
00:46:47Yes, I have been here a few times
00:46:51The smoked salmon is to die for
00:46:53Right
00:46:57Um, you're from out of town, I heard
00:47:00Yes
00:47:07I live in Los Angeles
00:47:09It's a town of rock stars and movie stars
00:47:12But I'm originally from Arrowheart, Dunedin
00:47:15Really?
00:47:16That's awesome
00:47:17Tell me about it
00:47:18You made the butter chicken
00:47:27No, that's not how it happened
00:47:28To have you made the butter chicken
00:47:29I just made the desserts
00:47:31All I know is that we were all in a lot of gastrointestinal related distress for like two whole days
00:47:36Do you think that's bad?
00:47:37That was the night that Tabby and Rishi got together, remember?
00:47:40Are you being serious?
00:47:40How did I not know that?
00:47:41They were literally making it in the laundry room until they both threw up
00:47:44That's priceless
00:47:47You think for their anniversary they get together and make butter chicken?
00:47:50No, not even once
00:47:52Yeah, they're not doing so well
00:47:58Yeah, no, I know
00:48:00I had lunch with Richie, you mentioned it
00:48:02I think maybe the spark's just gonna
00:48:04Oh, no, not those two
00:48:05They're meant for each other
00:48:07They're just
00:48:08Misfiring
00:48:11I don't know how to explain it
00:48:12This resort, it's tearing the town apart
00:48:16The resort, it's just a resort
00:48:18It can't be that bad
00:48:18Jared, come on
00:48:20You know this place
00:48:21The second that resort comes in
00:48:23It just begins the corporization of Arrowheart
00:48:25Until there's nothing left but overpriced retail stores and tacky souvenirs
00:48:28I think we've
00:48:33I think we've fallen out of character a little bit
00:48:35Right, right, of course
00:48:38First date, first date
00:48:41I guess around this point I would
00:48:44Ask if you're sticking around for Valentine's Day
00:48:48I thought every day was Valentine's Day here
00:48:51At least it was when I was a kid growing up
00:48:53I don't know, it still is
00:48:55Especially at the festival on the day
00:48:58And if, um, you have someone special to share with
00:49:03Would you like to go to the Valentine's Day festival with me?
00:49:13Sorry
00:49:14Hey
00:49:17Are you serious?
00:49:21No, this is important
00:49:22Okay
00:49:25Okay
00:49:27Bye
00:49:28Everything okay?
00:49:33Declan and I were supposed to set up the Melissa the Matchmaker display at the festival tomorrow morning
00:49:37And Declan just told me that he can't be there because he
00:49:40Do you need a hand?
00:49:42I got two
00:49:42No, it's okay
00:49:44I will, I will manage
00:49:45I'd be really happy to help
00:49:48Okay
00:49:52Thank you
00:50:22Thank you. Vote no.
00:50:30Why don't you hand these out?
00:50:34Yes, please.
00:50:36Lisa.
00:50:37Peter, everything okay?
00:50:39No, everything is not okay.
00:50:40Did you email my wife your safe Erehart propaganda?
00:50:44First, it is not propaganda.
00:50:46Second, a lot of people got that email.
00:50:49She's on a list.
00:50:50We are for the resort, Lisa. I've told you that.
00:50:53Maybe you should talk to Andrea if she's signed up.
00:51:02Wow.
00:51:04Do we need to worry about Andrea?
00:51:06No. Peter have some puffs. He'll cool off.
00:51:17That's pretty. What's that?
00:51:18Tavi gave me a new business idea to expand the service to 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.
00:51:34Lisa, that means no money.
00:51:35But that, sorry, that's crazy.
00:51:37I think it's a great idea.
00:51:38What are you talking about?
00:51:39You'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, and then they can decide to pay me and move forward.
00:51:53No, but you have tons of expenses you need to think about.
00:51:55You have your office rental, taxes, the expansion, the employees that you're going to have to hire.
00:51:59And then on top of everything that's personal, including your mortgage, bills, food.
00:52:02Easy. Easy.
00:52:03I know what I'm doing.
00:52:06I'm building a long-term customer base.
00:52:08Money will come.
00:52:12I've got this far, haven't I?
00:52:14Yeah.
00:52:15I've got to fix that speaker.
00:52:17Meanwhile, can I interest you in a sugar cookie?
00:52:20Hi, Tabby.
00:52:21Jude!
00:52:22So cute!
00:52:25I haven't had a chance to talk to you since...
00:52:28Butter chicken.
00:52:29I didn't make it.
00:52:34It's okay.
00:52:35I forgive you.
00:52:37I think.
00:52:39So, LA not your style anymore?
00:52:41No, no, no, no. I'm just visiting. That's it. Catching up with friends and family.
00:52:45And by the way, your place.
00:52:46You should do a lot more first date promotions.
00:52:49That was great. Maybe take a class on online marketing or SEO.
00:52:52That's a really good idea. Thank you.
00:52:54Maybe drum up some more business.
00:52:57Afford a speaker system that works.
00:52:59It was great to see you.
00:53:06Yep, that's a great couple.
00:53:13Sound familiar?
00:53:14It should be. We danced to it at prom.
00:53:17It was our song.
00:53:19Yeah, it was.
00:53:23Shall we?
00:53:24What?
00:53:26What?
00:53:27Dance.
00:53:29I left my dancing shoes at home in my closet.
00:53:40Remember at the prom?
00:53:41I spilled punch all over my suit.
00:53:44I 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.
00:54:02Hey, I'm sorry I'm late.
00:54:05Declan.
00:54:07Jude and I grew up together.
00:54:09He moved after high school.
00:54:10Yeah, my name's Jude.
00:54:12Wow, that's great.
00:54:13Yeah, what brings you back to Earhart?
00:54:15I'm just visiting, catching up, friends and family.
00:54:21My 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.
00:54:28So I'm going to, excuse me.
00:54:34Alistair, hi.
00:54:36There's no evidence to suggest that she is an algorithm of any kind.
00:54:40She just seems like a dedicated business owner.
00:54:42Then do some more digging.
00:54:44I've been in this game a long time, Jude, and no one gets to 91% on goodwill and skill, I'm telling you.
00:54:49Yeah, okay.
00:54:50I'll keep looking into it.
00:54:53Uh, Alistair, she can't keep up at the rate she's going.
00:54:56She's going to pronounce it.
00:54:58That's a long-term solution, kid.
00:55:00The vote's in two days.
00:55:01Figure it out, or you can stay there in your little Valentine's town.
00:55:05Melissa, the matchmaker, weaknesses and opportunities.
00:55:21In spite of her high success rate and the promised expansion of services,
00:55:25Melissa, the matchmaker, is still a one-stop shop.
00:55:29And she's in danger of overextension, which is going to lead to a drop in both quality of service and referrals.
00:55:35If the people of Arrowheart allow Alibi Industries to acquire the land they require for their resort,
00:55:49Lisa's going to...
00:55:54Melissa's services are going to get their first real dose of competition.
00:56:03And her business is going to fail.
00:56:17Got your next date set up.
00:56:19Coffee at Tabby's so you're on familiar turf.
00:56:222 p.m. tomorrow.
00:56:23Her name is Katie.
00:56:24She's in sales, often on the road, lives two towns over, looking for someone who isn't tied down.
00:56:28I think you're going to be a great fit.
00:56:38Yeah, thanks.
00:56:39I'll be there.
00:56:41Hello?
00:56:43Richie?
00:56:44Yeah, no.
00:56:45Sure, what's up?
00:56:48Yeah, I can be there in 20 minutes.
00:56:51Okay.
00:56:51I can't believe it.
00:56:59I just, I kept thinking there's to be more than this.
00:57:03I asked her if she wanted to get out of here, but she was worried about her business and who would look after it.
00:57:09I just, I felt trapped.
00:57:11So, I told her I needed a break.
00:57:15So, so what's next?
00:57:17What now?
00:57:19I don't know.
00:57:20I just grabbed a bunch of my stuff and left.
00:57:26Hey, what does this all mean for your vote on Wednesday?
00:57:30You think you're still going to recommend the development of the resort?
00:57:33Because 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.
00:57:41And they're, of course, they're going to need help with development.
00:57:44That's permits, contracts, integration with local businesses.
00:57:49Right, that's really big city stuff, like L.A.
00:57:52Big city stuff.
00:57:55And with you here, you'd, Richie, you'd really be able to protect the fabric of this town.
00:57:59You'd be a hero.
00:58:01Might give you some direction.
00:58:03Inspiration.
00:58:05Could even give you the space to be able to patch things up with Tabby.
00:58:10Yeah, maybe.
00:58:13Could be a good opportunity for me.
00:58:16Yeah, I mean, just whatever feels right for you.
00:58:20Yeah.
00:58:21Thanks, man.
00:58:23Yeah.
00:58:25Here's to new possibilities.
00:58:27Amen.
00:58:28She said high school romances, they always feel real, but you have to test them to know for sure if they're going to last.
00:58:37And then she just pulled the trigger.
00:58:38I 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.
00:58:50She didn't call either.
00:58:51I never really got along with my dad, either.
00:58:55He wasn't good to my mom.
00:58:57I think that played a really big part of it.
00:59:00She forgave him.
00:59:01I just never could.
00:59:01So to answer your question, what was your question?
00:59:09Where are you from?
00:59:11Right.
00:59:12Yeah, sorry.
00:59:13Right here.
00:59:15Dunedin.
00:59:17Arrowheart, originally.
00:59:19But I'm sure you picked up on that.
00:59:20Yeah, I did.
00:59:22And now you're in L.A.?
00:59:24Yeah.
00:59:25Well, no.
00:59:25Now, I'm right in front of you, having coffee.
00:59:29In Arrowheart, at least for a couple more days, I think.
00:59:34L.A. is my home, I guess.
00:59:39Lisa just thought, you know, maybe it'd be good for me to get out.
00:59:42Maybe I'd hit it off with someone.
00:59:44Listen, Jude, it's obvious you and Lisa have a history that's very complicated.
00:59:50What?
00:59:50No.
00:59:51No, no, no.
00:59:51It's not complicated.
00:59:52That was ages ago.
00:59:53I'm sure it was, but I think you need to take some time and figure out what she means
00:59:57to you today.
01:00:00What are you talking about?
01:00:01This is just my friend.
01:00:05Thanks for meeting up.
01:00:06Can I transfer you the money for the coffee?
01:00:08What?
01:00:09No, no, no.
01:00:09No, please.
01:00:10I'll take care of it.
01:00:14Listen, Jude, I really hope you find what you're looking for.
01:00:22Can I get you anything else?
01:00:26Oh, no, I'm great.
01:00:28All right.
01:00:28Thanks.
01:00:31Hey, stranger.
01:00:32Hope we can count on your support tomorrow to save Arrowheart.
01:00:35Um, hi.
01:00:36What 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?
01:00:45What?
01:00:46No.
01:00:47Uh, we wanted to grab coffee, so I suggested here.
01:00:52I was going to check on you, too.
01:00:53Um, it's all part of my service.
01:00:56Wow.
01:00:57Wow, you're so hands-on.
01:00:59How convenient.
01:01:00Are you sure you don't have some, like, specialty app that helps you with everything?
01:01:05No, advanced technology and algorithms, something?
01:01:08So, Katie Laugh Talk?
01:01:08Yep, I blew it.
01:01:10Wasn't on my egg.
01:01:11Hey, it happens, right?
01:01:12You'll find the right girl.
01:01:13Yeah, thanks.
01:01:17Uh, hey, man, thanks again for helping Lisa with the decorations.
01:01:20You know, the festival's going to be great.
01:01:22Yeah, it was nothing.
01:01:24I'll have to have you over for dinner sometime.
01:01:27Anyway, we'll, uh, catch you tomorrow at the festival.
01:01:31Yeah, how about tonight?
01:01:33Tonight?
01:01:34Dinner.
01:01:35Yeah, because I think, you know, after tomorrow I'm probably going to be heading back to L.A.
01:01:41I knew it would be great to take you up on the offer for dinner and spend a little extra time with you.
01:01:46Yeah, um, tonight.
01:01:49That, that, that would be great.
01:01:51Right, honey?
01:01:52Absolutely, yeah.
01:01:54Great.
01:01:55Say six.
01:01:56How seven?
01:01:57Let's do six.
01:01:58I'll be there.
01:02:01Great.
01:02:03Great.
01:02:04Great.
01:02:05So he's at the top of the stairs.
01:02:11He takes one step back.
01:02:12In my defense, the stairs are slippery.
01:02:14The stairs were fine.
01:02:15They were fine.
01:02:16He just forgets there's one in front of him.
01:02:17And damn, he goes tumbling down the staircase and right into the front row.
01:02:21Right on top of Miss Chesterton.
01:02:23Who was not impressed.
01:02:24Our music teacher.
01:02:25What happened then?
01:02:26Oh, he stayed in character.
01:02:27You stayed in character.
01:02:28Because I'm a thespian.
01:02:29When Professor Henry Higgins falls, he dusts himself off, offers an apology, and goes right
01:02:34back to his elocution lessons with Miss Doolittle here.
01:02:38Sounds like you guys had a great time.
01:02:41Yeah, we did.
01:02:41We did.
01:02:42Simply times them.
01:02:44Well, I'm going to check on the cake and make a phone call.
01:02:47Why don't you take Jude on a tour?
01:02:51Yes.
01:02:52Um, right this way, Professor Higgins.
01:02:55Eliza.
01:02:59And we'll make our way down this hallway.
01:03:03You have the powder room over here.
01:03:06I put those tiles in last month.
01:03:08You put those in?
01:03:09No.
01:03:10I had someone put them in.
01:03:12Very nice.
01:03:15And here's the master bedroom.
01:03:17Lovingly decorated by me.
01:03:21And we'll go this way.
01:03:23I want to show you my favorite part of the house.
01:03:25And now we are arriving to my little home office.
01:03:30It 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.
01:03:38Thanks.
01:03:39And, uh, since you're here, uh, could you fix a tech problem for me?
01:03:46Computer?
01:03:47Yeah.
01:03:47Yeah, of course.
01:03:49Okay.
01:03:49What's going on?
01:03:50Um, I'll show you.
01:03:51It did some stupid auto-update, and it says it's not connected.
01:03:56I...
01:03:56Yeah, I mean, that's an easy fix.
01:03:59So all you have to...
01:04:09I can take care of it.
01:04:14Okay.
01:04:14Yeah.
01:04:15Oh, it's Tabby.
01:04:16I should take it.
01:04:17Yeah, you definitely should, but she filled me in on everything.
01:04:20I know he lost her.
01:04:21He just made a stupid snap decision.
01:04:24Hey, sweetheart.
01:04:26Now I can talk.
01:04:27What?
01:04:31Okay.
01:04:34He's being late to us.
01:04:37He's not coming.
01:04:40Please don't be upset.
01:04:43I know.
01:04:43I know.
01:04:44This is such a hard time.
01:04:47Why don't we meet up tomorrow?
01:04:50I'll scratch your French light.
01:04:53Okay.
01:04:54I'll see you tomorrow, and we'll 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.
01:05:04I know it.
01:05:04Yeah, I think so, too.
01:05:06They're great for each other.
01:05:07Well, good news is, uh, you are officially reconnected.
01:05:10Ah, you're a genius.
01:05:14You did it.
01:05:19Dessert's ready.
01:05:21Coming.
01:05:21Coming.
01:05:21Coming.
01:05:21I think I nailed it.
01:05:49I hope you saved some room, Jude.
01:05:55Hey, can I, uh, can I talk to you guys about something?
01:05:59What's going on?
01:06:02So, this resort, you guys know who's trying to make it happen, right?
01:06:07Yes, um, Alibi Industries.
01:06:10They're an investment group.
01:06:13Yeah, they are.
01:06:15It's an investment group.
01:06:15So, the majority owner happens to be my boss.
01:06:25Alistair Bradfield.
01:06:25And Alibi also owns the tech company that I work for, Hot Spot, the 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.
01:06:52And, um, 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?
01:07:02Yeah.
01:07:03But after being here for a few days and seeing you and the folks in the town, just, uh, 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.
01:07:20And people like me.
01:07:23I think you should go.
01:07:26What I'm saying is I'm not going through with it.
01:07:28I'm not doing it anymore.
01:07:30I want to help.
01:07:31I want to save Aroha.
01:07:33I want to find a way to make sure Alistair's here.
01:07:35You should go.
01:07:36And I want to have to be honest.
01:07:37You should go.
01:07:38I'll be honest.
01:07:38I'll be honest without you.
01:07:39You should go.
01:07:40I'll be honest with you.
01:07:41You should go.
01:07:42I'll be honest with you.
01:07:42I've been honest with you.
01:07:43I don't know, that I know.
01:07:44We've been honest with you.
01:07:45I've been honest with you.
01:07:46I've been honest with you.
01:07:50You need be honest with you.
01:07:52And I can't make sure to make sure Alistair's here for you.
01:07:54Because of these people are here for us.
01:07:55Oh, you're in Los Angeles.
01:07:56Oh.
01:07:56Oh, no.
01:07:57Oh, no, 전� cold.
01:07:58Oh, never mind what happened.
01:07:59Oh, see.
01:08:00Oh, never least.
01:08:01All ballots Hass and Violet.
01:08:02I've been the evidence that I won't�'
01:08:06Oh, my God.
01:08:36Good morning, sunshine.
01:08:41Leaving already?
01:08:45Yeah.
01:08:46Mom, I think I made a mistake coming here.
01:08:57How do the heart?
01:09:02You and your hearts.
01:09:06You know what? You were right.
01:09:08When you asked me if I was happy, I'm not happy.
01:09:13Stay for today.
01:09:16For a one-of-a-kind Earhart Valentine's Day.
01:09:21I can't.
01:09:28I can't. I blew it with Lisa.
01:09:32I lied to myself about being over her. I'm not.
01:09:34And seeing her and Declan together on Valentine's Day
01:09:42is 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.
01:09:54Come on, I'm going to be fun.
01:10:04Honey,
01:10:05you are going to be okay.
01:10:10I promise.
01:10:11We'll see you next time.
01:10:32Happy Valentine's.
01:10:50If you're local, please vote no on the resort development.
01:10:53Where are you going?
01:11:06Yeah, I don't think I should be here.
01:11:09I'm going to be straight up because apparently subtlety doesn't work with you.
01:11:15Be brave.
01:11:17Take a chance.
01:11:19You might crash, but if you don't try, you've already crashed.
01:11:24Follow your heart, Judy.
01:11:26Get out of here!
01:11:28Yeah, yeah, okay.
01:11:29Uh, be brave. I'll be brave.
01:11:31Alistair.
01:11:32Hey there, kid.
01:11:33What are you doing here?
01:11:34I'm doing what you couldn't do.
01:11:36Or, more accurately, what you wouldn't.
01:11:40That's not what it looks like.
01:11:42I thought I 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.
01:11:51Hey, these are good people here.
01:11:52Are they?
01:11:53Well, then they'll all be very good and happy when I turn this dump into a real town.
01:11:57Mr. Bradfield.
01:11:58Please call me Alistair.
01:11:59Jude, how's it going?
01:12:01But may I call you, Mr. Mayor?
01:12:03Oh, God, no. Richie's fine.
01:12:04Good to see you, Richie. We all set?
01:12:06Yes, right this way.
01:12:11You think I didn't have a plan B and C?
01:12:15You're fired by the way, just in case that wasn't obvious.
01:12:36Hi.
01:12:37What do you want?
01:12:38Uh, look, so I know that I haven't been the most.
01:12:43Ladies and gentlemen, happy Valentine's Day.
01:12:46Later.
01:12:47Hey.
01:12:48Hey.
01:12:49Hey.
01:12:50Hey.
01:12:51It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the 67th annual Valentine's Day Festival in our fair town of Earhart.
01:13:05Now, I know we've had a lively debate over the question of the Allaby Industries development proposal.
01:13:17I know many of you are waiting to hear what I have to say before you make up your minds.
01:13:21If you're from here, it's certainly likely that you have some strong opinions about what this town represents
01:13:26and why it should stay that way.
01:13:28But 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 Allaby Industries, to come and say a few words for his side of the debate.
01:13:42Are you kidding me?
01:13:43My friends, it is so great to be here in Arrowheart.
01:13:54And 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! To see Melissa?
01:14:13Yes, Melissa. The 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.
01:14:38But I'm afraid that too is a lie. I have some photographs here of Mr. Harper and some other woman who is clearly not Ms. Bloom.
01:14:47The entire opposition to this development is predicated on Ms. Bloom trying to save herself and her business, not your wonderful town.
01:15:00My friends, I implore you, don't listen to someone who doesn't have your best interests at heart.
01:15:07You may be worried about change, but change is a good thing.
01:15:12Do what is right for you and for Arrowheart.
01:15:17Vote yes.
01:15:23Hey, what are you doing?
01:15:25Give me one second, one second.
01:15:28Wait, everyone, everyone?
01:15:32My name is Jude Whitlock, and I see a lot of familiar faces from when I grew up here.
01:15:39So hopefully you'll remember me and are willing to hear what I have to say.
01:15:43I know this man.
01:15:45Up until five minutes ago, I used to work for him.
01:15:48Don't believe a word he says.
01:15:50He does not have our best interests at heart.
01:15:54He's here for one reason and one reason only.
01:15:58So that he can get even bigger stacks of cash for himself and his investors.
01:16:03Arrowheart, we are better than that.
01:16:05And Alistair, whatever secrets you think you uncovered about Lisa and Declan, that wasn't yours to reveal.
01:16:16Nor does that discredit the incredible work that she's done for this community.
01:16:20She has helped hundreds of couples find their special someone without some silly app.
01:16:25Because love is not an algorithm.
01:16:31I know our town is struggling, but after being back here just for a few days, it's easy to see.
01:16:36We don't need some tacky themed resort to save our town.
01:16:40All we have to do is show the world who we are and embrace it.
01:16:44All of our flaws, all of our quirks, all the joy that we get just from being a part of this community.
01:16:51Yes, it's going to take some time, energy, money, effort, and a good dose of 21st century technology.
01:16:58Which if our great mayor approves, I'd like to offer my services to the town for free.
01:17:06Arrowheart isn't about fear, cynicism, and greed.
01:17:09It's about love and opening our hearts to each other.
01:17:12But that's what it means when we say Valentine's Day every day.
01:17:17Every day.
01:17:34Now 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, Cupcake.
01:18:09I love you too.
01:18:17I love you too.
01:18:20Folks, can I have your attention?
01:18:23The votes have been tallied.
01:18:27The yeses are.
01:18:2929%!
01:18:31With 71% voting no!
01:18:33But it's a nice one in this country.
01:18:35I love you too.
01:18:37I love you too.
01:18:39I love you too.
01:18:41I love you too.
01:18:43I love you too.
01:18:45I love you too.
01:18:48I love you too.
01:18:50I love you too.
01:18:54Hey Alastair.
01:18:56You lost.
01:18:58In case that wasn't obvious.
01:19:12That was pretty incredible.
01:19:14I'm serious.
01:19:15do this i can make it work so you're gonna move here yeah i don't i don't think i've ever truly
01:19:21been happy in l.a i'm happy here and i've been on so many dates i've lost track the only time that
01:19:30i've ever felt any real connection was on our practice day with you lisa i know that the last
01:19:36few days have been absolutely crazy you have no reason to want to talk to me no look declin and i
01:19:40broke up three months ago everyone held us up as this idealized couple and i was terrified
01:19:47for the business if we failed as a couple we 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
01:20:02component you have to be honest with yourself about what you want about what you need about
01:20:10change can be scary breaking out of your comfort zone can be frightening whether it's a breakup
01:20:26losing a job or even moving from one home to another but your evolution as a human being depends
01:20:33on it just remember we're all on a journey so when we hit a bump in the road it's just a reminder to
01:20:40take a moment and make sure we know where we're going you'll find the right way forward i am melissa
01:20:49the matchmaker and you've been listening to ditch the algorithm keep loving your hearts out there everyone
01:20:55until next time what do you think amazing beautiful brilliant thank you thank you they're lucky to have
01:21:04you and so am i oh speaking of which yes guess what so i set up some internet alerts so that we'd get
01:21:13notified every time erhart gets announced online and guess which town just made the america's most romantic
01:21:21destinations on one of the top five travel aggregators in the country i don't know what any of that
01:21:27means but i'm guessing dunny den's very own erhart yes yes look
01:21:36it's this is amazing i promise you it's such a good thing that's great okay here don't go anywhere
01:21:42i have a little something for you
01:21:51i know it's a little late but happy valentine's day you know valentine's day it was a month ago
01:21:58excuse me are you forgetting where we are every day is valentine's day
01:22:00see yeah thanks i love it i love it i love it super cute
01:22:17oh can we go grab lunch before your next appointment comes in
01:22:19um working lunch of course you want to help make scheduling always but can we also get a receptionist
01:22:25start planning for that it's only gonna get more busy i will i will delegating's hard
01:22:29you could play my receptionist today i'd love to okay
01:22:45may i yes
01:22:49so my receptionist
01:22:53uh yes boss how can i be of service boss i like that
01:22:57here hold on
01:23:03is everything okay it's tabby
01:23:07more than okay
01:23:09it's right the court homes they renewed their vows you guys are the best so cute
01:23:16all because of you two you're so in sync
01:23:19you do make it pretty good too don't you don't you really do
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