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00:00:00Riding, Riding, Riding
00:00:30Riding, Riding, Riding, Riding
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00:01:30Yeah, I know.
00:01:31Dating apps, we suck cake pops.
00:01:33But that doesn't mean you should lock yourself away in a castle, princess.
00:01:36Speaking of, where is our fairy godmother?
00:01:39She was supposed to be here 15 minutes ago.
00:01:41We are about to reach peak sugar high.
00:01:43It's about to be Lord of the Flies' birthday edition.
00:01:45No kidding.
00:01:47Is that her?
00:01:49No.
00:01:51It's my mother.
00:01:52Ugh.
00:01:53You deal with the evil queen, I'm going to chase down that fairy godmother.
00:01:57Good luck.
00:01:58Mom, I'm in the middle of a job right now.
00:02:00Your sister says you haven't called back about the baby shower theme.
00:02:02I will.
00:02:03I've just been a little busy with this birthday party.
00:02:05This shower needs to be special.
00:02:07It's my first grandchild.
00:02:08And given how much Stella's complaining about pregnancy, it might be my only one.
00:02:12I could have kids someday.
00:02:14Without dating?
00:02:15Tell me more about that plan.
00:02:17Look, Mom, I will call her.
00:02:19Have a little faith.
00:02:20I know how to throw parties.
00:02:21Oh, speaking of which, I booked a meeting for you tomorrow with Barbara Fallon.
00:02:24Who?
00:02:25You can't book...
00:02:26Meetings for me without...
00:02:27Sweetie, I think you can do so much better than birthday parties and baby showers.
00:02:31Barbara's on the city arts council.
00:02:33Very influential.
00:02:34Mom?
00:02:35It's time you took your business into something more.
00:02:38Reach further and higher.
00:02:41I'll email you her info.
00:02:43Ciao.
00:02:44Great.
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00:03:04Daddy, Daddy.
00:03:04The ladies are going to have three husbands.
00:03:06I'm so lucky.
00:03:07Uh...
00:03:07Why is the ghost of Lizzy Borden haunting our birthday party?
00:03:11Oh, it's Madonna Morgana.
00:03:13she's a psychic very much alive and somehow i'm not reassured well there's some sort of mix-up
00:03:19with the booking agency kids were reaching sugar high feral stage so desperate times
00:03:24how long till the chatter chase demand a refund oh it's going great they're all asking her about
00:03:30first grade drama they love it i see triumph at a school event perhaps a spelling bee i guess it
00:03:39makes sense i mean all this psychic stuff is just another fairy tale anyway hey your girl happens
00:03:45to be a believer right of course and morgana already offered to throw in a reading for us
00:03:49oh i don't want to read it hey come on do it for me sugar now you sound like one of the boys on the
00:03:55gaps gross
00:03:57jimma bradley i've been waiting hi thank you so much for everything you did today making up
00:04:16stories for all those sticky children i don't need a reading but thank you
00:04:20but the fates have much to tell you i'll do respect i don't think that they do or that the
00:04:27universe has a plan nonetheless great changes are coming for you what if i told you the fates have
00:04:36decreed that true love is just over the horizon then i would tell you that that's a great way to
00:04:44get people to pay for readings and yet this reading is free no please okay
00:04:54in work and in family paths diverge before you currents pull you in false direction
00:05:07you must learn to listen to your own truth i see you have abandoned your search for a partner
00:05:14you have decided true love is not meant for you but the yearning for it persists
00:05:23oh it is a source of great pain for you bullseye
00:05:32okay so what do the fates have to say about this mystery man can they offer up any identifying
00:05:42features
00:05:43they do not reveal any but this does not mean that directions are unclear
00:05:51and your one more bad date then you will find the connection you seek so how about are we talking
00:05:59here awkward small talk light food poisoning the great chicago fire no no no no no fate will send signs
00:06:08a flock of black birds a crimson tides and the golden stallion then you see all these things
00:06:25you will know you are keeping to the right path
00:06:27what do you think james thanks fate but i'm good come on no way she laid out your entire destiny
00:06:43it's awesome despite madame morgana i do think the party was a royal success i'm definitely going to
00:06:50share photos when i have my meeting with the counselor tomorrow you know it's interesting to
00:06:53know that your mom is now our third business partner okay look this woman is in charge of the
00:06:58vendor list in the city mom thinks it will help introduce us to higher profile clients okay but
00:07:04what do you think i think it's good to grow as long as we keep doing things we love the sugar pee way
00:07:11oh i know i'll get your mom to book you a date then you'll go i am not going on a date for my mother
00:07:18or for some crazy lady who dresses like her husband perished at sea and plays with a crystal ball
00:07:24hey i liked morgana i'm apparently due for a hot new girlfriend any minute
00:07:28oh go ahead get your hopes up you're not the one who went on over 100 terrible dates in the last two
00:07:34years mostly one and done disasters oh i know that was really tough for you uh tough no try soul
00:07:40crushing i mean men treat dating like shopping they show up in their tv watching crusties see if you're
00:07:47bangable if you're not they leave and if you are they still ghost you i just want someone
00:07:54anyone to take an interest in me
00:07:58i'm losing hope and it feels terrible oh sweetie
00:08:04well what if you didn't have to go back to the dating apps
00:08:08what if i found you your last bad date you do not give up do you no because i love you
00:08:15and i desperately want to prove you wrong and i also kind of sort of already booked your last
00:08:20bad date helen okay remember calvin uh helen obsessed college ex calvin yeah that's the one
00:08:28so he works with this guy nick now nick's a generally decent guy but he gives off a terrible
00:08:34first impression and he's been in this tailspin since his last bad breakup oh wow this sounds so
00:08:39promising exactly so he's gonna meet you tonight at seven at a dive bar okay great just keeps getting
00:08:45better mm-hmm it's one last bad date to clear the path for true love i mean it's worth a shot no
00:08:51fate do your worst
00:08:56all right it's way too early for a post-mortem what happened state did her worst brony douchebag or
00:09:22a mansplainer worth no show 40 minutes late so i'm leaving what no you can't leave fate doesn't
00:09:29do loopholes uh no no i'm going back to things i can believe in okay sweatpants falafel and drag
00:09:34race no no jemma don't leave love you slash hate you goodnight stay there
00:09:38death will send signs to guide you look for a flock of blackbirds
00:09:52jemma
00:10:02can't deny it
00:10:09someone usually comes by but i guess we're gonna have to go up to the bar to order
00:10:20hello i'm nick it's so nice to meet you i'm so sorry i was 40 minutes late i couldn't make it
00:10:26because it was a really bad day okay that's it
00:10:31excuse me could i give a scotch faster sure can i get you something i'll have a glass of
00:10:38the house cab please
00:10:39sorry man
00:10:43sorry if this isn't your jam it's close to my work
00:10:48is that why you're so dressed up
00:10:50you got me feel better
00:10:55it was a joke
00:10:57i'm so sorry
00:11:02it's not your fault sorry you have to work in this
00:11:04look at that
00:11:06you do know how to say the word sorry
00:11:09it's funny when i heard party planner i was expecting a terminally perky rachel ray type
00:11:16all rainbow arches and vision boards
00:11:19and i was expecting an arc snob with poor social skills who's still hung up on his ex
00:11:24i'm not a snob
00:11:25but the rest tries
00:11:27why are you even here
00:11:31i lost a coin toss to calvin
00:11:40says i gotta get back on the horse
00:11:42this is a no stakes re-entry into dating which means
00:11:45you're my bad pancake
00:11:47you really know how to flatter a girl
00:11:50is that why you're here flattery
00:11:53good thing it's not
00:11:54uh it's a long story but
00:11:56basically you're a bad pancake too
00:11:59well define as something in common
00:12:02and that's my little
00:12:10hey buddy
00:12:12so sorry man
00:12:14gotta stop the trip
00:12:17a crimson tide
00:12:25excuse me
00:12:30unbelievable
00:12:33what an absolute waste
00:12:37what a jerk
00:12:39this is the worst night of my life
00:12:52oh
00:13:03i saw the signs
00:13:08wonder what i win
00:13:09miss
00:13:10are you okay
00:13:11oh my gosh
00:13:22hey
00:13:23um
00:13:23company you need to sit down here
00:13:25all of them
00:13:26it's okay
00:13:26sit down
00:13:28right right there
00:13:29um
00:13:30ambulance please
00:13:34yeah yeah
00:13:35there's there's a woman here that there there's an accident and that she she seems to be bleeding profusely
00:13:40um she she also seems to be in shock
00:13:41oh no no no this is just cheapo house cap
00:13:44she might have a concussion of some sort
00:13:46no no no no look it's not what no
00:13:48okay yeah that's that's definitely cheap wine
00:13:51yeah i'm i'm sorry you can cancel the ambulance
00:13:55um
00:13:58i'm enzo
00:14:00hi
00:14:01i'm
00:14:02shama
00:14:03nice to meet you
00:14:06i'm glad you're okay
00:14:08me too
00:14:10about you
00:14:11i mean
00:14:12um
00:14:14you want me to move it
00:14:16i mean
00:14:17that car is not going anywhere
00:14:18and can i just get you a tow and give you a ride
00:14:21you don't have to do that
00:14:25look you can get on the phone with your friends
00:14:28talk the entire ride home
00:14:29all my friends are gigantic bouncers who hold the grudges
00:14:34and that's fine
00:14:36look i just want to make sure you're safe
00:14:38i'm hopeful that your car won't smell like wine for the rest of time
00:14:52i'm sure it'll be okay
00:14:54this looks like it's you
00:14:56hey hold on
00:14:58please don't tell me i'm dropping you off at your office at this hour
00:15:01no no no no i built an apartment upstairs
00:15:03makes for an easy commute
00:15:05thank you for the ride it was very kind
00:15:09part kind part guilt to be honest
00:15:12you know there is a possibility that i was driving a little bit faster than i should have been
00:15:17but i mean i was coming from the airport
00:15:20i was actually out in mumbai on business for about a month
00:15:23jet lag's tough
00:15:24makes you loopy and it's hell on the reflexes
00:15:27uh in the spirit of honesty it was less jet lag more tacos
00:15:31yeah
00:15:32tacos
00:15:33well yeah i mean you try eating nothing but curry for four weeks
00:15:37i was desperate for a cochinita pabila from mariana's
00:15:40which was only a mile away and about to close
00:15:45hold on what
00:15:50i'm sorry it's just
00:15:52you were starting to seem a little too perfect
00:15:55it's reassuring to know you're just a goober with the munchies
00:15:58okay hold on a sec look these aren't just any type of tacos
00:16:01these are like life changing tacos okay
00:16:03excuse me
00:16:04yeah
00:16:05is it weird if i say it was nice to meet you
00:16:09maybe a little
00:16:10maybe a little mostly charming
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00:16:56We've been doing events together for the last two years,
00:16:59although we did open our storefront earlier this year.
00:17:02We do specialize in smaller, more uniquely themed events.
00:17:08Guessing there's not a huge demand for vampire parties in the government space.
00:17:12I can't see the mayor sipping a bloody mina from a skull.
00:17:17No.
00:17:20My mother may have misrepresented exactly what it is I do.
00:17:24She would like me to throw parties that she likes.
00:17:27Your mother's a very persuasive person.
00:17:30Like if Dracula wore a cashmere cardie?
00:17:32Your work is creative with a wonderful attention to detail,
00:17:37but I work in a reserved arena.
00:17:41I do think Sugar Pea could do more traditional events.
00:17:45I'm not sure my stakeholders would know how to use you effectively.
00:17:52I'm sorry.
00:17:53I understand.
00:17:54I do know of one upcoming benefit that you might be right for.
00:18:00A more out-of-the-box opportunity.
00:18:04The museum is fundraising for a children's program.
00:18:06Oh, that sounds great.
00:18:08At the very least, it'll get your mother off her backs.
00:18:11Let me introduce you to the project lead.
00:18:14Today?
00:18:15Normally, I like to go in with ideas ready to pitch.
00:18:18I'll let him know that I sprung it on you.
00:18:20Don't worry.
00:18:20He's a real doll.
00:18:23And there he is now.
00:18:25What luck?
00:18:28Nick!
00:18:29Oh, my goodness.
00:18:31What happened?
00:18:32Would you believe that I got into a bar fight?
00:18:34I would not.
00:18:36Not in a million years.
00:18:38Nice try, though.
00:18:40Oh.
00:18:41So much for my tough guy image.
00:18:43Gemma Bradley, Nick Cowan.
00:18:47Pleasure, I'm sure.
00:18:50Gemma's a very talented event planner.
00:18:52Hmm.
00:18:54They don't say.
00:18:55I think she'd be perfect for your upcoming art benefit.
00:18:59Now, I just sprung it on her, so go easy.
00:19:03Now, I'll leave you two to it.
00:19:06Thanks, Barb.
00:19:11So glad you think this is funny.
00:19:13Well, it's kind of funny, objectively.
00:19:16No, this is my business you're laughing about, okay?
00:19:19You know, first you ruin my night.
00:19:20Then you ruin my favorite dress.
00:19:22Then you ruin my car.
00:19:23Wait, what did I do to your car?
00:19:25And now there is no way I can take this job
00:19:28if it involves working with you.
00:19:30What?
00:19:30That's...
00:19:31Cannibal.
00:19:34Jella, hold on.
00:19:35I was a monster last night,
00:19:37but it doesn't mean you have to walk away from this contract.
00:19:39Look, I'm a professional,
00:19:40but I don't see any way to make this work.
00:19:42Well, you know, admittedly, it's a little weird,
00:19:44but doesn't it feel like a sign?
00:19:47Did Helen tell you to say that?
00:19:49All I wanted was to apologize.
00:19:50And then, like magic, you show up in my office.
00:19:53You think this is magic?
00:19:55Dude, you need help.
00:19:56But it feels like fate.
00:19:59You wouldn't know fate if it punched you in your other eye,
00:20:01which, by the way, you deserve.
00:20:05Okay.
00:20:07You have got to be kidding me.
00:20:36I mean, the bad date couldn't have gone that bad.
00:20:39He got you flowers.
00:20:41You take it you didn't read the card?
00:20:42Of course not.
00:20:43We live in a society.
00:20:45And I didn't want to risk reading any weird sex stuff.
00:20:48They are apology flowers from Nick
00:20:50because the date was so, so bad.
00:20:53And now he wants us to work with him.
00:20:56Bad pancake, good client.
00:20:58Please reconsider the job, Nick.
00:21:00P.S. I have your lookbook.
00:21:02By the way, not just a bad pancake.
00:21:04Bad date, terrible date,
00:21:05worst date in the history of time ever.
00:21:08And I made you do it.
00:21:11I'm the worst friend alive.
00:21:13Actually, you might have been right.
00:21:16You and Madam Morgana.
00:21:18Okay.
00:21:19Well, I take that back.
00:21:20I'm the best friend ever.
00:21:21A handsome, chat-setting hero?
00:21:30This is unreal.
00:21:32He was so attentive and had actual manners.
00:21:35But I didn't invite him in because stranger danger.
00:21:38I mean, he's not technically a stranger.
00:21:41He's the dream guy chosen for you by fate.
00:21:44It's a good thing you don't date men.
00:21:47Do you really think it could be true?
00:21:49Yeah.
00:21:50I really, really, really do.
00:21:52Oh!
00:21:53Is this what you do at work?
00:21:56Mom!
00:21:57Hi!
00:21:58What are you doing here?
00:21:59I was in the neighborhood.
00:22:01Coffee?
00:22:02Oh, yeah.
00:22:03You know, thanks for the job, Leslie.
00:22:06Yeah.
00:22:06I've got some cookies to bake.
00:22:08If you'll excuse me.
00:22:10Hi.
00:22:12She should have her hair up if she's working in the kitchen.
00:22:15Are you friends with the health inspector, too?
00:22:17If she's doing desserts for Stella's shower, I want that hair up.
00:22:21I will mention it.
00:22:23Did Stella tell you we settled on a theme?
00:22:25I don't like the storybook garden idea.
00:22:27We're reconsidering.
00:22:28Shocker.
00:22:28But what I really want to know is how your meeting with Barbara went.
00:22:33Ah, so you weren't just in the neighborhood.
00:22:36She was very impressed by you.
00:22:37I know you're not getting on the approved vendors list, but these opportunities are very important.
00:22:44You should make the most of that connection she made for you with that art museum.
00:22:48I'm not really sure that's going to be possible.
00:22:51I suggested law school, like your sister.
00:22:54But you insisted on making a go of events.
00:22:56I am making a go of events.
00:22:58But if you want to get anywhere as an entrepreneur, you need ambition.
00:23:02The ability to seize the right opportunities.
00:23:04Stella's made partner and has a husband precisely because of her ambition.
00:23:11Says Gemma Bradley.
00:23:12I didn't order anything.
00:23:14Who do you know from Club Avina?
00:23:16What's Club Avina?
00:23:17Oh, it's one of those members-only places like the Soho House.
00:23:20Costs a fortune to get in.
00:23:21Super exclusive.
00:23:23Tacos?
00:23:24Would you forget you ordered tacos?
00:23:27Enjoy.
00:23:29I'd love to hear what you thought over dinner tonight at my club.
00:23:32On me.
00:23:33Please feel free to bring a guest.
00:23:36Enzo.
00:23:39Enzo owns Club Avina?
00:23:42Can someone fill me in?
00:23:43Prince Charming just sent Cinderella the invitation to the ball.
00:23:47Sounds like an opportunity.
00:23:49It sure does.
00:23:54You know, that man certainly has excellent timing.
00:24:07Sending that care package at exactly the right minute, it would most impress your mom.
00:24:12Legendary.
00:24:12Maybe it was fate.
00:24:13Don't make fun of fate when she's so clearly on your side.
00:24:20What do you think?
00:24:23Yeah.
00:24:24Yeah, you're wearing nothing.
00:24:25I don't know.
00:24:26It's not too much.
00:24:26I feel a little self-conscious.
00:24:29Are you kidding me?
00:24:30It's just butterflies.
00:24:31You know, little butterflies full of hope.
00:24:33Butterflies?
00:24:35Maybe it's chickens.
00:24:37Giant chickens filled with wisdom that said stay whole.
00:24:41No, no.
00:24:42You're not staying whole.
00:24:43You're going out.
00:24:46It's just really hard to put myself back out there again.
00:24:49Oh, I know.
00:24:50But you're doing it.
00:24:51Am I?
00:24:52Yeah, you really are.
00:24:53And hey, would it help to remember that doubting yourself is kind of your specialty?
00:24:57Yes.
00:24:57Okay, so let me get this straight.
00:24:58Don't listen to mom.
00:25:00Don't listen to my gut.
00:25:02But do listen to Helen.
00:25:03Yeah.
00:25:04Of course.
00:25:05But like, no, not just Helen.
00:25:07Oh?
00:25:07I mean, also, listen to fate.
00:25:09Well, let's see if the universe will keep her promises.
00:25:13Cheers.
00:25:14It's going to be fun.
00:25:28Look, distress, it's not right.
00:25:33I feel half naked.
00:25:35And Enzo's not even here.
00:25:37He'll be here.
00:25:38He wanted you here.
00:25:38He extended a pity invite.
00:25:40He felt badly for the hot mess and a crappy compact sedan.
00:25:43He made an effort to ask you out.
00:25:45He offered to comp me a meal.
00:25:47For all he knew, I could have showed up with a boyfriend.
00:25:49Well, then he's being thoughtful.
00:25:50You know, sending you an opening.
00:25:52No pressure.
00:25:53He is trying to bribe me not to file an insurance claim.
00:25:56He's not interested in me.
00:25:57He's just playing defense.
00:25:58You know, it's so weird, because I can see your pretty little mouth moving,
00:26:01but all I'm hearing is your mother's voice.
00:26:04I can't, I can't do this.
00:26:05Yes, you can.
00:26:07Okay, back away slowly.
00:26:08No, no.
00:26:09Come on, help.
00:26:10Is that him?
00:26:11We gotta go.
00:26:13Is he an underwear model?
00:26:14Can you please make him an underwear model?
00:26:17Oh, no, this is our last chance.
00:26:21Enzo!
00:26:24Gemma!
00:26:24Ah, Gemma, you look so good.
00:26:31I'm so glad you came.
00:26:35Thanks for having us.
00:26:36So, I took the liberty of preparing a special tasty menu with our chef.
00:26:48I know that Helen's culinary standards are exceptional.
00:26:52I mean, I'm not going to deny it, but how do you know that?
00:26:56Well, Gemma told me you two met in culinary school.
00:26:59She loves you for your creme brulee.
00:27:01You remembered.
00:27:02Oh, my God.
00:27:04He's so amazing.
00:27:07All right, um, we'll leave you two to your meal.
00:27:11Duty calls.
00:27:12I'll check in later.
00:27:12Mm-hmm.
00:27:13Yeah.
00:27:17I made the same face that night he got out of the car.
00:27:21This is like a real-life Prince Charming,
00:27:23who wears actual pants without the last to get the ankles.
00:27:26And listens.
00:27:28To the fact that he is real.
00:27:30And that somehow, miraculously, the stars introduced you.
00:27:33Mm-hmm.
00:27:42So, how was the meal?
00:27:44Incredible.
00:27:44Well, are you, uh, off the clock, or can you join us for coffee?
00:27:49Well, I want to impose, Gemma.
00:27:53Please.
00:27:57Uh, you know what?
00:27:59Do you mind if I head back to the kitchen?
00:28:01I've got a technique question to ask your chef about those amazing lemon tards.
00:28:05Oh, yeah, by all means.
00:28:06She loves to talk shop.
00:28:07All right.
00:28:08So, what's this?
00:28:14Just my disastrous brain dump, defacing your beautiful table.
00:28:18I didn't say that.
00:28:20I'm just taking notes for other parties and events.
00:28:24I keep trying to go digital, but, I don't know, pen and paper works better for me.
00:28:29You're creative.
00:28:31My dad was an artist.
00:28:32I just like parties and throwing them.
00:28:34You ever think of doing anything bigger, like corporate events or fundraisers?
00:28:39Um, we are slowly expanding.
00:28:41Actually, the art museum wants us to do a fundraiser for the children's program.
00:28:46Oh, wow.
00:28:47That's pretty impressive on the client list.
00:28:50Yeah, I don't know.
00:28:51There's some challenges, specifically personnel challenges.
00:28:56Well, you know what I say about challenges?
00:28:58They're nothing more than opportunities in Wolf's clothing.
00:29:01What are you, a club owner, a philosopher?
00:29:03Look, running a club is less poetry, more management.
00:29:06And I take pride in making sure that everything runs precisely.
00:29:10That's very impressive.
00:29:12Okay, now it's my turn.
00:29:15Why a club?
00:29:15Well, I'm back in college.
00:29:20My friends and I wanted another place to hang out rather than the dorm or a week row.
00:29:26And, okay, promise not to judge me for being an Epil baby.
00:29:29You just fed us dinner.
00:29:31I'm pretty sure the guillotine can stay in the closet.
00:29:33Okay, well, parents have money.
00:29:35And, you know, one thing led to another, and it just snowballed.
00:29:38But you made it happen.
00:29:40We're actually thinking about expanding internationally, which is why I was out in Mumbai.
00:29:47You know, that chef of yours is very talented.
00:29:51Might have a new best friend.
00:29:53Sorry, Gems.
00:29:55Well, come back when she has her tartare on the menu.
00:29:57You might propose to her.
00:29:58You know what?
00:30:00I hate to dine and dash, but I've got to go let my dog out.
00:30:04So, thanks for an incredible evening.
00:30:07Yeah, absolutely.
00:30:08Thanks for joining.
00:30:09Gem, you ready to go, or...?
00:30:12I can make sure she gets home.
00:30:15You do have a proven track record.
00:30:18Great.
00:30:19Awesome.
00:30:20Fantastic.
00:30:21You kids have fun.
00:30:28This is for you.
00:30:37And this is also for you.
00:30:40Wow.
00:30:41So helpful.
00:30:51Wow.
00:30:55This whole big, shining city.
00:30:59And you managed to crash into my little rust bucket.
00:31:03Yeah, well, I guess I've always been a lucky guy.
00:31:10You know, it's been a long time since I had a night this amazing.
00:31:16Well, I bet we can make it even better.
00:31:28And it was perfect.
00:31:32Oh, spoon.
00:31:34So when's your next date?
00:31:35Uh, no.
00:31:35It was too perfect.
00:31:36I'm not counting on another one.
00:31:38Great.
00:31:39How was your last vacation, Gemma?
00:31:40Too perfect.
00:31:41How was your last gig, Gemma?
00:31:43Too perfect.
00:31:44Do you realize how ridiculous you sound?
00:31:46Okay, but I am excellent at parties and vacations.
00:31:49My track record of dating horror shows cannot be denied.
00:31:52I mean, look at Nick.
00:31:53Nick was a necessary evil.
00:31:55Unless they put him in your path to lead to the museum job.
00:31:59Uh, that was not very kind of her.
00:32:00Nick is the biggest strike against doing the museum job.
00:32:03It would be impressive in our portfolio.
00:32:07Impressive to who?
00:32:23I thought you should have a notebook worthy of all your clever ideas.
00:32:27I want to see you again soon.
00:32:30And soon.
00:32:31Oh!
00:32:31Helen and the universe were right again.
00:32:34Ah!
00:32:35You know what?
00:32:35You should write that in your notebook.
00:32:36Helen and the universe were right again.
00:32:52Gemma.
00:32:53Hey.
00:32:54Hi.
00:32:55Don't sound so surprised that I showed up.
00:32:56Well, I did hold you look book hostage.
00:32:59Your work is worth taking a risk on.
00:33:00For the museum.
00:33:03Is it okay to admit I don't actually get modern art?
00:33:06Getting it's for snobs and gatekeepers.
00:33:08It either moves in or it doesn't.
00:33:10That's what I think matters.
00:33:11Here.
00:33:12I'll show you some other stuff.
00:33:13I'll show you some other stuff.
00:33:38okay this this i understand it's it's beautiful yeah
00:33:49hey um before we start the meeting part i'd like to clear the air explain why you turned
00:33:58into mr hyde and punched your shortstop yeah i've been working for over a year on a program
00:34:06to provide free hour classes for kids that don't get those chances kids like i was that morning
00:34:12a board member decided to kill it to fund a private donor lounge sorry that sucks yeah
00:34:19and then calvin springs you on me and i've had a bit of a hard time since a breakup
00:34:25so i was not into dating at all but then calvin said something poetic and feminist about
00:34:32getting back on the horse yeah you also want to give me your number so i couldn't chicken out
00:34:36and then the daughter of vip shows up right at closing looking for backgrounds for her viral
00:34:43dance videos and she follows the perfect angle right into an installation made of hundreds of glass
00:34:48files of colored paint they broke six figures of damage i am coated in paint so i show up wearing
00:34:55my spare gym clothes and a mood of course and then you seemed angry
00:35:02i was yeah fair enough true son
00:35:08true now i just need your help scouting locations for my viral dance videos
00:35:17right this way man i can't actually dance neither can i i want the event to be accessible it's got to be
00:35:27fun like your free youth program's gonna be yes because our benefits can be so stuffy and this is
00:35:31not that great so not elitist not formal our whole mood is creative joy yes can we do family friendly
00:35:39yes we'll make it playful interactive a party that gets people talking about art sets the whole program
00:35:43off with a bang okay i'm gonna go noodle this for a couple of days and then come back and pitch you some
00:35:50ideas sound good sounds good yeah i'm so glad that barbara threw this at you for this it's gonna be
00:35:56fantastic oh and uh do not forget your lookbook oh can you imagine gemma long time no see calvin
00:36:07i am not a horse
00:36:11guess she's still mad at you it was supposed to be a bad date that was the mandate helen gave me
00:36:17and i always do what helen says well we're past you two in your codependent shenanigans because
00:36:22gemma is doing the art class fundraiser hang on i need a minute to turn that into an innuendo how
00:36:27about fundraiser i hardly know her stop it's professional she is the right person for the job
00:36:33nay do i detect a smile i only vaguely remember your smile from before your ass got dumped it's totally
00:36:40professional oh please not the coin the coin never lies can gemma help nick get over his busted up little
00:36:52heart
00:36:58oh look at that yes
00:37:07i'm not into her i'm not into her
00:37:20enzo hi hey so i was wondering would you happen to own any blue formal wear uh i don't think i own
00:37:29any form of wear unless a prom dress from 2008 counts what if it's peach well i have a buddy he's
00:37:35hosting a blue party tonight and you know just to celebrate slash more turning 40 but i would love
00:37:40for you to join but he is a bit hardcore when it comes to the dress code i think i have to rain check
00:37:46no problem i'm sorry i have a tomorrow and i really enzo hello what was that did did you just say rain
00:37:59check to the dream guy i'm pretty sure he just hung up on me i mean he's building an empire gems
00:38:04quit trying to find clouds in your silver lining is that even a saying you tempt fate when you doubt her
00:38:10anyway i present the cookie creator's palette the guests can ice and eat their own masterpieces oh this
00:38:18is so fun i would have loved this when i was a kid i love it now hey get your hands off of there
00:38:25this is for nick the client lucky him
00:38:28mm-hmm so where are we going to do this the boardroom oh i got something way better
00:38:44wow this is amazing i know right it's the best for brainstorming okay here's my pitch an all ages art
00:38:54benefit for donors and their kids or grandkids we'll have a number of different stations where
00:38:59they can practice different techniques um screen printing collage sculpture i know a lot of different
00:39:05artists you could use okay great i'd also like to add a few interactive pieces that could serve as
00:39:10focal points conversation starters we could auction them off as part of the fundraiser oh that's genius
00:39:16i officially approved this fantastic plan oh i'm so glad you get it yeah i have a folder full of
00:39:21portfolios from a young artist intensive i'll throw them on a flash drive and you can decide which ones
00:39:25you like perfect all right i'll go get it for you i don't have any flash drives i stole the last one
00:39:40yesterday you've got to stop sneaking in here and get away from susan's desk you're late for the weekly
00:39:45regroup right got a little caught up with jemma she's throwing us an art carnival how cool is that
00:39:53our lonely emotionally constipated hero lord cowen seems rather changed after a turn about the gardens
00:40:00with our plucky heroine miss bradley will her refreshing candor turn his world upside down
00:40:08you sir or no jane austen oh jemma's not your ex i don't think she's critical and i don't think
00:40:16that she's gonna have an affair and kick you out of your own apartment are you trying to motivate me
00:40:20because you're terrible at this universe should nick take a chance on jemma
00:40:26hmm yes we see the coin never lies we don't even know if she's single trust yourself buddy you know what
00:40:39what do you think me sorry i know that's not a stirring intellectual response
00:41:06i don't know do you love it i guess i love all kinds of art even though it doesn't speak to my
00:41:13heart i try to appreciate that it's saying something you know then share it that's why i do what i do
00:41:20you know on our terrible horrible date i thought you were really closed off
00:41:25but you're really not do i have to tell you my bad day story again no no not at all i forgave you
00:41:31good because really i don't want you thinking that i'm that guy or that i'm somehow being fake with
00:41:37you i don't think you're fake just maybe a puzzle like algae art i don't know do you ever worry if
00:41:47you're too open with people right up front that it might get your heart broken yeah that i understand
00:41:53i should go i've got a long night of research ahead of me for a sweet 16. what's the theme audrey
00:42:01hepburn i'm gonna watch roman holiday okay a little less famous but promise me you will watch charade
00:42:06oh i don't know that one i have a minor obsession with 60s caper movies it's one of the best you will
00:42:11love it i'll try and find it talk soon yeah hey look what just came for you what is it check it out
00:42:28it's a laro
00:42:39what oh jimma it's like you're dating sexy santa i told him i couldn't go yeah because you said you
00:42:49didn't have a blue dress he took care of that for you no because i have to work or at least i tried to
00:42:54say that before he hung up on me mama he wants to see you how are we framing this as anything less
00:43:00than a win
00:43:14nice car
00:43:15nice car
00:43:18wow i'm i'm speechless you better think of some sort of compliment
00:43:45thanks for coming out last night and then staying
00:44:11i was tempted to slip into the kitchen with the event staff
00:44:18you run with a very intimidating crowd
00:44:23hey don't leave yet still early
00:44:27i have so much work to do
00:44:30for the art museum thing you remembered okay stop acting surprised when i remember things
00:44:36it's a fundraiser right we're gonna put the fun in fundraiser in an art carnival we're gonna make it
00:44:45playful and interactive and a little silly
00:44:50wow that's um
00:44:52different
00:44:55good different or bad different
00:44:56okay um do you want my honest opinion because you're the professional i don't want to step on any toes
00:45:03i always want honesty
00:45:07well when it comes to companies you know i think the most important thing is their image
00:45:12you know like what do people think when they hear your name
00:45:14you mean branding yeah exactly and i know a lot of those museum donor types
00:45:22my father used to be on their board they don't just open their wallet up for
00:45:27fun or silly you know they want elegant sophisticated world-class culture
00:45:35that's not my usual skill set yeah but it's in you you can really build something amazing you're so full of possibilities
00:45:52i don't know how that machine works you're always the first one here
00:46:08how's the blue party it was wild i don't know how enzo does it every night and his friends too i mean
00:46:15one night they're partying in ibiza then meeting investors in dubai then location scouting in bangkok
00:46:20sounds exhausting oh i did meet these two influencer sisters kiki and vivian they have 1.8 million
00:46:29followers which they told me within like 10 seconds of meeting them but we are doing their next fan
00:46:35event for some dietary supplement uh influencers i thought we didn't do corporate or placement stuff
00:46:41well enzo told everyone i was a very exclusive high-end planner he made me feel like i could do anything
00:46:51he got you into bed didn't he
00:47:00yo hey hey hey
00:47:03seems like someone had quite the evening uh by the way seems like someone else did too
00:47:11on today's runway helen is giving us walk of shame chic yeah yeah who the chef from club avina
00:47:20wow madame morgana strikes again
00:47:33dvds and popcorn nick so sweet
00:47:51hey hey jemma uh do we have a meeting or no i was just dropping off some contracts with admins so i thought
00:47:59i'd pop by thank you so much for dropping off those movies right yes i had a dinner your place
00:48:07was on the way it was no big deal still that was really thoughtful uh do you need anything else or
00:48:17uh yes yeah i was hoping we could talk a little bit more about the benefit
00:48:21i'm starting to wonder if i'm not catering to your donors right well if you have to make adjustments
00:48:27you go right ahead okay i was thinking maybe we need to tone down the aesthetic a little bit okay i
00:48:33don't need details that's why i hired you so uh but if you'll excuse me i actually have a meeting that i'm late for so
00:48:38uh oh you're back in your blue period
00:48:56she's dating enzo agnolotti son of the real estate douchebag the guy who basically led a board to yep
00:49:03wow nick something about jemma got you out of the misery bath you've been soaking in
00:49:12that's because she uh makes things brighter
00:49:16it's like a wash of color goes over the world every time she walks in the room then maybe you
00:49:21don't need to be so all or nothing about having her in your life i'm not going to ask her when she
00:49:26has a boyfriend no but you also don't need to shrink back into your fortress of sadness
00:49:32she hasn't asked you not to talk to her so maybe the future holds something for the two of you anyway
00:49:54that's a good sign
00:50:02hi last time you forgot a book i made you come to the museum
00:50:27thank you i needed this i swear i never forget things this is just too big a fit in my bag well
00:50:33yeah sure you know i was a little worried that i'd done something wrong you know when i stopped by
00:50:39earlier today you didn't at all anyway i'll see you around you know i was just watching paris when it
00:50:48sizzles and i love it really and uh what do you love about it oh it's got a whole mood like no one
00:50:56was sober when they made it you may very well be right about that
00:50:59you wouldn't want to stay and finish it with me would you may we mademoiselle
00:51:06andre
00:51:06come in come in um i kept your flowers alive hey nice work can i get you wine red white
00:51:20whatever you're drinking okay um so tell me where did this love affair with 60s capers begin
00:51:30uh my parents split up when i was in grade school there was a lot of yelling but i had a tv in my room
00:51:36and endless reruns and i found i could get lost in a technicolor fever dream whenever i needed so
00:51:42i'm so sorry that happened to you sorry for over sharing no not at all you know you're a bit of
00:51:51a hepper in yourself in terms of getting a guy to let his guard down i think genre novels were my drug
00:51:58of choice stephen king practically raised me after my dad died oh man how old are you 12. it was hard
00:52:07because he was the person i felt most like in the world but you still miss him yeah my mom and sister
00:52:18they love me but they make me feel like i'm from another planet a failing one okay first of all they
00:52:25could not be more wrong because you are incredible and one of a kind thank you so much that that means
00:52:31a lot coming from someone who is also one of a kind you know what i have got to figure out what
00:52:46happened to pickled william holden before it gets too late no spoilers wouldn't dare
00:53:16hey hi i should uh probably go
00:53:42i have been waiting
00:53:48kill her
00:53:54what's happening
00:53:56hang on
00:54:12what are you doing in my apartment what are you doing
00:54:40doing i gave you all you needed to find your happy ending
00:54:46why are you ruining it i didn't mean to disrespecting the will of the fates brings terrible consequences
00:54:58what is it i had a crazy nightmare
00:55:01are you are you are you all right yeah it's i think it's time for you to go
00:55:07what happened it was good i mean it's good i'm good it's all good yeah i you should leave okay i guess
00:55:14i'll i'll see you later yeah see you soon bye-bye have a good night
00:55:20what the hell
00:55:21i just i feel like i'm waffling on the tone a little bit there's a version of this party that's very fun
00:55:33and bright and kid-friendly but then there's also a version that's a little more elegant and culture
00:55:40forward people can get casual and kid-friendly anywhere that's what fast food joints are for
00:55:45okay that is exactly what i do not want i'm sure that's not what barbara would want either
00:55:51distinguish yourself as someone who can throw a beautiful seamless affair and you'll never lack work
00:55:56point for enzo oh i mentioned his name and club to your sister i thought she'd faint oh really
00:56:02she and steve have been trying to get into that club for a year or so she's desperate maybe i can
00:56:06put in a good word hey mom can i ask you a question that i'm pretty sure i already know the answer to
00:56:15do you believe in fate or soulmates your father was my soulmate
00:56:24that's not what i thought you were gonna say at all and really really romantic oh it's much deeper
00:56:31than romance your dad wasn't some preordained perfect match it's something we made as we built
00:56:39our lives together over years and years that's when he became my soulmate
00:56:47you need to keep your heart open because sometimes love comes in unexpected shapes
00:56:53like a schlumpy illustrator who can't balance a checkbook but is an incredible dad
00:56:59oh don't make me cry i just had my lashes done don't they look nice perfect as always
00:57:27i like the stars the way you look so much you need a sign i'm doing everything
00:57:33pieces pieces on my heart i feel this freedom you get me onto one we falling in love yeah we falling in love
00:57:55we falling in love
00:57:58i like the stars the way you look so much
00:58:01i put in my best just to embrace you i have no second chance to catch you
00:58:09you pieces pieces on my heart i feel this freedom you get me onto one tell me the secrets and i will tell your mind
00:58:23yes
00:58:31hey what's up hey uh i know we're supposed to go over the final figures for the event tomorrow but we're
00:58:36We're having a bit of an emergency.
00:58:37Can you meet later, like 7?
00:58:39Um, yes, but I'm going to be downtown.
00:58:43I already have plans.
00:58:44That's fine.
00:58:45Just send me the address, OK?
00:58:47OK.
00:58:47Thanks.
00:59:06So I know we talked about catering, but I wasn't anticipating the vendor playing hardball.
00:59:10So these are our final numbers.
00:59:12Ah.
00:59:13Where do I initial?
00:59:14Right here.
00:59:16Thanks.
00:59:17There you go.
00:59:18Thank you so much for meeting me here.
00:59:21I really appreciate it.
00:59:22Yeah.
00:59:24Hey, babe.
00:59:26Hey.
00:59:27How you doing?
00:59:29Good.
00:59:30Want to introduce me to the guy I've been sharing my girlfriend with for the past few months?
00:59:34Yeah, of course, Enzo.
00:59:36This is Nick.
00:59:37It's nice to put a face to the name.
00:59:43We have met, actually, at the museum.
00:59:46Right.
00:59:47Yes.
00:59:48Your dad was on our board?
00:59:52Oh, right.
00:59:53Yeah.
00:59:54Yeah, that was during my mother's philanthropy phase.
00:59:57I'm sure old Pops was a real treat.
01:00:01Oh, yeah.
01:00:02Oh, that reminds me.
01:00:04Tiki and Viv are upstairs right now.
01:00:06They're shooting on the roof.
01:00:07And they're going to want to talk to you about the supplement event.
01:00:09Great.
01:00:10I can pitch them my soda fountain cocktails.
01:00:12Yeah, they weren't too thrilled about that idea.
01:00:15You told them about them?
01:00:17Yeah.
01:00:18One of them said it was too high cal, and the other one said it was just kind of weird.
01:00:22Okay.
01:00:23Back to the drawing board.
01:00:25Look, just stay on brand, okay?
01:00:27Nothing that's too over the top or draws attention to itself.
01:00:30Got it.
01:00:31Well, check out the competition and let that guide me.
01:00:36You got this.
01:00:37Rick, good seeing you again.
01:00:42It really didn't sound like you.
01:00:51What doesn't?
01:00:52Any of it.
01:00:54But maybe I don't know you the way I thought I did.
01:00:59I don't remember asking for your opinion.
01:01:04Okay.
01:01:05Well, I think we're done here.
01:01:06If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go spend time with my boyfriend.
01:01:10You got just some compression guys in the house.
01:01:18Bye, bye.
01:01:19Bye, bye.
01:01:20I'm going to be right away.
01:01:22Bye, bye.
01:01:24I'm sorry.
01:01:41What time is it?
01:01:42It's about three hours after we went to bed.
01:01:45But I've got my load in today for the benefit.
01:01:50You're coming, right?
01:01:51Mm-hmm.
01:01:52Yeah, of course.
01:01:54What are you missing?
01:01:55I'm actually feeling a little nervous.
01:01:57I could really use a pep talk if you got one.
01:02:10Okay, keep coming, keep coming.
01:02:12A little further.
01:02:15Nice work, thank you.
01:02:19Excellent, great.
01:02:20You can leave it there.
01:02:20Make sure the legs are really sturdy.
01:02:22I'm going to go take a look at the canapes,
01:02:23but remember, nothing comes out until ten minutes before.
01:02:26Okay, who put the pie next to the shrimp?
01:02:28Just take this pie out and...
01:02:31Someone's been too busy with her fresh new girlfriend
01:02:35to iron out all the pesky details.
01:02:38Gemma is the one who had a personality transplant
01:02:40and changed this entire concept.
01:02:43Luckily for her, no one handles a crisis like the fair Helen.
01:02:46Uh, the bubbly's here and the bartender's asking where it goes.
01:02:49Okay, I'll straighten it out.
01:02:51Whoa, whoa, no!
01:02:52No, not there!
01:02:52Look, just give me this!
01:02:54No, no, no, just put him on ice!
01:02:56Yeah!
01:02:57Never seen Helen flustered before.
01:02:59She'll forgive me, I think.
01:03:02Listen, I hope this isn't too weird to say,
01:03:04but I'm really glad you gave Nick another chance.
01:03:07Oh, Nick and I, we're just friends.
01:03:13You ever help your bestie through a bad breakup?
01:03:16Yeah.
01:03:17Yeah.
01:03:18Sucks.
01:03:18My best friend had his heart ripped out,
01:03:21stomped on, and then chopped up into tiny pieces.
01:03:25And then those tiny pieces were flung into a volcano.
01:03:30Whatever you two are,
01:03:32he's been so much happier since you came along.
01:03:35So I'm simply asking you to take care with him.
01:03:40He deserves that much.
01:03:54Hey, there you are.
01:03:57Ooh.
01:03:59Right, usually if it's just a work disaster,
01:04:02you power through.
01:04:03What's going on?
01:04:04You need to talk?
01:04:05What if I have feelings for Nick?
01:04:09For Nick?
01:04:11I thought you were falling for Enzo.
01:04:14We're always out.
01:04:16I feel like we never talk.
01:04:17I feel like I have to project this image to match his.
01:04:21Okay, but is he putting that pressure on you?
01:04:24Or is that your own little insecurity stuff?
01:04:27I don't know.
01:04:28Maybe it's me, maybe it's him, maybe it's his friends.
01:04:31I don't know where it's coming from.
01:04:33But I just never feel like I'm enough.
01:04:37Oh, honey.
01:04:38Oh, honey.
01:04:39You know, your self-doubt?
01:04:42She's loud.
01:04:45And she makes you do insane things.
01:04:47Like throwing out our excellent party plans at the very last minute.
01:04:51Helen, do you really believe that the universe sent me Enzo?
01:04:58No, I thought so.
01:05:01And I don't understand what I'm feeling for Nick.
01:05:04This time you're going to have to listen to yourself.
01:05:05I just don't know what to do.
01:05:16Let's go with the bigger ones, but wait until five minutes before to light them.
01:05:22Gemma?
01:05:24We need to talk.
01:05:26Now.
01:05:35When we started, you pitched me on a vision of what today was going to look like.
01:05:40I loved it.
01:05:41I signed off on it.
01:05:42I thought we were on the same page, but then I show up and I don't recognize anything about
01:05:46what we talked about.
01:05:47I came to you and said I was worried about alienating the donors, and you said make adjustments.
01:05:53Adjustments.
01:05:54Don't take the entire concept, throw it away, and turn it into something that we both hate.
01:05:58I am trying to help you raise money for your program by providing an elegant experience.
01:06:02It's the kids' program, Gemma.
01:06:08I've been talking up our concept to donors on calls for weeks.
01:06:13People are showing up with their kids expecting fun.
01:06:16So where is the creative joy that you promised?
01:06:22I'm sorry.
01:06:22I was really hoping to knock this one out of the park, but when I told Enzo what we were
01:06:27planning, he suggested...
01:06:29Why did you consult him?
01:06:30Because he's been around stuff like this his entire life, and he has an excellent taste
01:06:36in branding and style.
01:06:39Right.
01:06:50Enzo is boring.
01:06:52You get that, right?
01:06:53He's all surface.
01:06:55You take away the club and the looks.
01:06:57He's just a basic bro who goes to the same version of the same party every single night.
01:07:01And honestly, I wouldn't care.
01:07:03But he's making you boring, too.
01:07:05Look, I understand that I screwed up, but that doesn't mean you get to be a jerk.
01:07:09I'm trying to be honest.
01:07:10I hated seeing how you were trying to fit into his pretentious, soulless club.
01:07:14Because you are better than that, Gemma.
01:07:16You're special.
01:07:19It's why I hired you, and it is why I fell in love with you.
01:07:32I didn't mean to say that.
01:07:36Does that mean you don't feel it?
01:07:37I didn't mean to say it during a fight.
01:07:50This wasn't supposed to go like this.
01:07:53Do you know why I went out with you in the first place?
01:07:56Because a psychic told me to.
01:07:58She said I had to endure one last bad date.
01:08:01Yeah, but we got past that, right?
01:08:02No, she told me to look for specific signs, and then I would find true love.
01:08:08And five minutes after you decided to start a bar brawl, I saw all the signs.
01:08:14And then there was Enzo.
01:08:16And he was everything I'd ever wanted.
01:08:21Well, ouch.
01:08:24Except, it wasn't right.
01:08:27I mean, you were just supposed to be an obstacle.
01:08:30One last bump on the road to happily ever after.
01:08:33I'm sorry, I'm an obstacle?
01:08:34No, no, that's not, that's not what I meant.
01:08:37Okay, I'll tell you what, I will remove the obstacle for you, because after tonight,
01:08:40you never have to see me again.
01:08:42No, Nick.
01:08:43Nick!
01:08:44It's like she knows.
01:09:02Hello, Gemma?
01:09:06I can't talk right now.
01:09:07Your sister says you switched the shower back to your idea.
01:09:11Why?
01:09:11You didn't ask my approval?
01:09:13Because you don't approve of anything.
01:09:15I don't think I like your tone.
01:09:17I'm calling a meeting for the three of us.
01:09:20A shower summit to settle it.
01:09:22Mom, I'm in the middle of a crisis right now.
01:09:24Oh, what?
01:09:24Did little Becky's cake not show up on time?
01:09:26Today is the day of my benefit.
01:09:28The biggest day of my professional career.
01:09:30The thing you pushed me to do your way?
01:09:32And you should be grateful and happy to take my call.
01:09:35No.
01:09:35Because you just wanted me to do it so that it would make you look good.
01:09:39It was never about me.
01:09:40That is not fair.
01:09:42I keep doing all these things to make other people happy of it.
01:09:45You, Enzo, even Helen.
01:09:49And none of it's working.
01:09:51Everyone's still mad at me.
01:09:53Are you on something?
01:09:55I think I'm on the right track.
01:09:57Finally.
01:09:58The only thing I know how to do today is to do it my way.
01:10:03And I'm going to do Stella's shower my way, too.
01:10:05So if you don't like that, you can hire another party planner.
01:10:17I ruined the benefit.
01:10:18We're going back to my original vision.
01:10:20We are?
01:10:21Yep.
01:10:22Yes!
01:10:22I love this for us.
01:10:24I have a crazy plan to fix it.
01:10:25If we can just pull it off in time.
01:10:28Just tell me what you need.
01:10:29From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for coming on such short notice.
01:10:40I owe each and every one of you.
01:10:42So, before we get started, does everybody have their marching orders?
01:10:46Yes.
01:10:46Okay.
01:10:47We only have a little bit of time before the doors open.
01:10:49So, let's get set up.
01:10:51You might not want to get within striking distance.
01:11:04What did I do?
01:11:05You sent me on a disaster date.
01:11:07You told me repeatedly, take a chance.
01:11:10Now I've been emotionally disemboweled.
01:11:11My events is a complete disaster.
01:11:13and I still have five hours of fake smiling to do
01:11:15before I can drown myself in a bottle of scotch.
01:11:19I think you need to come take a look at your party.
01:11:43I'm going to tell her it's a great party.
01:11:47I've got to go talk to some donors.
01:11:55Nick?
01:11:57Nick?
01:12:00Mom?
01:12:01Hi.
01:12:02What are you doing here?
01:12:06I called Barbara, and she got me a ticket.
01:12:10I wanted to see what you've been working so hard on.
01:12:13What you said on the phone about me not approving of anything,
01:12:19that's not how I feel.
01:12:22I only push because I worry about you.
01:12:25You're so like your dad.
01:12:28But he was never practical.
01:12:31That was my job, and you don't have someone to do that.
01:12:34I can handle things, Mom.
01:12:37No.
01:12:39You are a creative force.
01:12:43I always knew you had it in you.
01:12:47You have no idea how much it means to hear you say that.
01:12:51Hi.
01:12:51Hi.
01:12:52What do you mean?
01:13:00I thought it was going great.
01:13:01I thought it was going great.
01:13:15No, this was supposed to be elegant, refined, sophisticated.
01:13:19No, this was the vision from the client.
01:13:23Wait, that Nick guy.
01:13:27Look, I understand that you and Nick seem to have this little friendship, this buddy-buddy relationship,
01:13:32but let me tell you something.
01:13:33That guy has no taste.
01:13:35That's not fair.
01:13:36Look, my friends are about to leave, which honestly is very embarrassing.
01:13:39I'm not embarrassed.
01:13:40This was my party.
01:13:42I pitched it.
01:13:43I produced it.
01:13:44I love it.
01:13:45Look, Gemma, I promise you, you can do much, much better things.
01:13:49I don't think we should see each other anymore.
01:14:00Why?
01:14:00Because I don't like your party?
01:14:02Because this isn't about my potential or people improving me.
01:14:07This is about me being who I am and finding people who see that.
01:14:11Look, Gemma, okay, look, I do see you.
01:14:13No, you don't.
01:14:14Because if you did, you would know I hate white cocktail parties.
01:14:18I love kids' parties and staying in at night.
01:14:24And I love modern art.
01:14:44Hey, where have you been?
01:14:54Whoa.
01:14:55What's going on?
01:14:59I broke up with Enzo.
01:15:02Oh, gems.
01:15:03It's fine.
01:15:04He wasn't into me, not really.
01:15:09He was into this idea of me.
01:15:11He was just an idea himself, not even a whole person.
01:15:19And this whole time, right in front of me, there was Rick.
01:15:28He won't even talk to me now.
01:15:31I just, I got so caught up in all this fate and destiny stuff.
01:15:36Oh, my God.
01:15:42What?
01:15:44Gem, where are you going?
01:15:47You.
01:15:48I forgot to file a savage customer complaint with a psychic who ruined my life.
01:16:03You.
01:16:05Hello, Gemma.
01:16:06Why don't you have a seat?
01:16:07I don't want to have a seat.
01:16:09I want to know what gives you the right to mess with people's lives.
01:16:13And also, where did your accent go?
01:16:16I know you're angry and I will listen, but why don't you have a seat?
01:16:20You'll be a lot more comfortable.
01:16:21You know, your stupid prophecy ruined my chance at love.
01:16:27Actually, before we get started, do you mind if I take some of this off?
01:16:30I'm not really comfortable.
01:16:33Sure, knock yourself out.
01:16:34I'm Pamela, by the way.
01:16:39You are a fraud, Pamela.
01:16:41Then what is it you want?
01:16:43An apology and an explanation.
01:16:46Yeah, I can't do the first, but I'll take a swing at the second.
01:16:48The bad date?
01:16:49Yes, you told me all I had to do was go through one last bad date, and then I would find true love.
01:16:54And did you?
01:16:56No.
01:16:58Well, sort of.
01:17:01Okay, I followed your script.
01:17:03I went on one epically bad last date.
01:17:06And then, on my way home, I met perfect dreamboat.
01:17:11Sounds good so far.
01:17:12Okay, but then I start working with bad date, and the more time we spend together, the closer
01:17:17we get, I start feeling like maybe he's my person.
01:17:21But I couldn't see that, because you had convinced me that perfect dreamboat was my destiny.
01:17:27And by the time I'd figured it out, it was already too late.
01:17:30So now, I have probably lost my chance at true love forever, all because of your dumb prophecy.
01:17:36Gemma, the message was, last bad date, then true love.
01:17:42I never said those were two separate people.
01:17:49Damn it, Pamela.
01:17:52What if you needed perfect dreamboat to teach you that perfect is...
01:17:58It's just an illusion.
01:18:02I mean, that is an excellent lesson, but bad date ended up being true love.
01:18:07Maybe there's a lesson in there for you, too.
01:18:10And now, I really do have to go, because I got some leftover time or rewatch of Gilmore Girls
01:18:16I really want to get back to.
01:18:22Best of luck, Gemma.
01:18:24I hope you and Nick find your way back to each other.
01:18:28What do you think?
01:18:28What do you think?
01:18:29All right.
01:18:30Oh, my God.
01:19:00Oh, my God.
01:19:06Hey, you gems.
01:19:08We're, uh, gonna go axe-throwing.
01:19:11You wanna come let some aggression out?
01:19:13Mm-mm.
01:19:15Okay.
01:19:16Can you maybe, like, give me a sense of how long this whole Miss Havisham phase is gonna last?
01:19:22I told you.
01:19:22I'm gonna wallow for one whole week, which means you can't guilt me into wearing hard pants for...
01:19:2852 hours and 13 minutes.
01:19:33Right?
01:19:33What can I do to support you till then?
01:19:36Just let me watch Charade.
01:19:41No.
01:19:41No.
01:19:42What are you doing?
01:19:43Look.
01:19:44Give me that.
01:19:44Kate, look.
01:19:47I know that I have forfeited the right to give you any more relationship advice.
01:19:53But if Nick is the person you know you're meant to be with, then you need to get up and go after him.
01:19:59I have tried calling, texting, emailing.
01:20:01He won't respond.
01:20:02I feel like ambushing him at the office is a no-go.
01:20:05Hey.
01:20:06Well, look, Jem, you make a living being creative.
01:20:10And you're, like, really, really good at it.
01:20:15There's gotta be a way for you to get to Nick.
01:20:17I'll see you next time.
01:20:47You can change.
01:20:51You say you don't need what you're meant to be.
01:21:10And you're, like, really good at it.
01:21:31Hi.
01:21:38Hi.
01:21:41Helen gave me the key.
01:21:42I'm not breaking that ring.
01:21:49I came to return this.
01:21:56Okay.
01:21:59Wait, no.
01:22:00No, that's not what I meant.
01:22:02Open it.
01:22:10Did you glue this back together?
01:22:12Just open it.
01:22:21Yeah?
01:22:23I'm not good at this.
01:22:26I've tried to fight it, but I can't live without you.
01:22:30I don't know what you call that, but...
01:22:32Right?
01:22:33Right?
01:22:33It looks like it's going really well.
01:22:37It looks like it's going really well.
01:22:46All the kids seem really engaged.
01:23:01They do, don't they?
01:23:02All the feedback we got has been so positive.
01:23:05We were funded until the end of the year, but we might need another carnival.
01:23:08Uh-huh.
01:23:09Well, you got a book now.
01:23:10Sugar Pete's running out of free weekends.
01:23:11And you guys are in demand.
01:23:13Yes.
01:23:13It turns out that Weird, Wild, and Creative is lots of people's brands.
01:23:16We are doing a zombie bar mitzvah, a Coachella quinceañera, and a pig roast luau slash celebration
01:23:23of life.
01:23:24That has got to be enough to keep your mom off your back.
01:23:26Uh, she is responsible for half of our sales.
01:23:28I'm not even kidding.
01:23:29You start giving her commission?
01:23:30She'd be worth it.
01:23:31Ma'am, I love this.
01:23:34I could watch them do it all day.
01:23:36And I love you.
01:23:38I love you, too.
01:23:43Excuse me.
01:23:44There are minors present.
01:23:45All right.
01:23:48Any spring rolls left?
01:23:50Uh, nope.
01:23:52Just a fortune card.
01:23:57Nope.
01:23:58No way.
01:23:58Definitely not.
01:24:01Oh, look at that.
01:24:04Nicely done, my friend.
01:24:09What?
01:24:09What?
01:24:09I like a star, the way you look to me.
01:24:19Give me the sun, you're doing everything.
01:24:23Pieces, pieces on my heart.
01:24:26I feel this freedom.
01:24:27You give me unto one.
01:24:30We fallin' in love.
01:24:31Yeah, we fallin' in love.
01:24:34Na, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, Beijin' down.
01:24:37Can t'
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