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In order to bring her dying grandmother's last wish to fruition, a woman pays a man to act as her soon-to-be husband and happens to fall in love with him as time goes by.
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00:01:00Isn't it magical?
00:01:12It's your grandma.
00:01:14I can't tell if the bride's wearing little glass slippers or not.
00:01:18I bet there were high school sweethearts.
00:01:21He proposed to her on a vacation in Paris.
00:01:24The engagement ring rolled up in a pair of his socks.
00:01:27She's going to jump off that cake and ride off on a pumpkin any minute.
00:01:37I've always loved this place.
00:01:39They do such wonderful little weddings here.
00:01:42I remember when your dad married your mom.
00:01:44He was so nervous, I had to tie his bow tie for him.
00:01:47I guess that's one good thing about having a bum ticker at my age.
00:01:54I'll be seeing them both soon.
00:01:56Grams, please don't talk like that.
00:01:59Alan does take good care of me.
00:02:02He's probably back home mixing up my dinner hour medicinal cocktail right now.
00:02:07That should buy me a few more hours.
00:02:09Save the dramatics for your readers.
00:02:11I'd always imagined I'd keel over at my typewriter.
00:02:15You still have a typewriter?
00:02:17Still, it isn't how you die.
00:02:19It's how you live.
00:02:21I'm proud of my writing.
00:02:23I'm glad I was able to bring some happiness to some people.
00:02:26Even if they were a little corny.
00:02:28Hey, you are still Bormont Publishing's number one author.
00:02:32And I'm most thankful for that.
00:02:33It's that I'm most proud of my granddaughter.
00:02:38I mean, I know it hasn't always been easy.
00:02:42Living with a substitute mom who spent more time with imaginary heiresses and farmhands.
00:02:48And less time at school plays and birthday parties.
00:02:54With mom and dad gone, you had to be a mom twice.
00:02:58Still.
00:02:59There is one thing I'd like to see before I go.
00:03:06Okay, Grams, come on.
00:03:07We are not having the marriage discussion again, are we?
00:03:09It isn't about marriage.
00:03:11It's about your happiness.
00:03:13Whether you're married or not.
00:03:15I just want to leave knowing that you're with someone.
00:03:19I don't want to have this conversation.
00:03:21Not now.
00:03:22You can't plot out my life like one of your stories, Grandma.
00:03:26Grams?
00:03:27Grandma?
00:03:27Are you okay?
00:03:30Pills.
00:03:31Pills.
00:03:34Here.
00:03:35Here.
00:03:36I just want you to be happy.
00:03:39Grams, I'm happy.
00:03:41Take your pill.
00:03:41With someone.
00:03:43I am.
00:03:44I have.
00:03:45Please.
00:03:46Your pill.
00:03:48I'm engaged.
00:03:49I was going to surprise you.
00:03:59Today.
00:04:00I'm engaged.
00:04:01Does it make you happy?
00:04:03Yes.
00:04:04So happy.
00:04:06Mrs. Westmillan?
00:04:07Is everything all right?
00:04:09I think so.
00:04:10Gramps?
00:04:11I think I'll just get her home.
00:04:16I'm so sorry.
00:04:28I should have been there.
00:04:29No, no, no, no, Ellen.
00:04:30It was a girl's day.
00:04:31I would...
00:04:32All right, come on.
00:04:37Marv at Westmillan.
00:04:39What are we going to do with you?
00:04:43You okay?
00:04:45Mm-hmm.
00:04:45You are grounded, young lady.
00:04:48I'm all right.
00:04:49Really, I'm all right.
00:04:51No, Ellen, it's okay.
00:04:52I got her.
00:04:55Now let's eat the tea.
00:04:56Hey, Gramps, let's get you inside.
00:05:14Sweetheart, I'm sorry.
00:05:16I'm sorry I upset you.
00:05:17No, Gramps, no.
00:05:18I'm sorry.
00:05:20I upset you, and you can't afford to get upset.
00:05:23I'm all right now.
00:05:24Okay.
00:05:26I have to go.
00:05:27Wait.
00:05:28You're engaged?
00:05:30Yeah, Gramps.
00:05:32I'm engaged.
00:05:32Happy for you.
00:05:33Me too.
00:05:34I'll talk to you soon.
00:05:36I want to meet him.
00:05:38I got it.
00:05:39See you, sweetie.
00:05:52Hello?
00:05:53Hello?
00:05:54Hello?
00:05:55Hey, Trey.
00:05:57Should we get right to the Morning Madness?
00:05:59First book is a new one from Gardner.
00:06:00Sci-fi, historical fiction, satire hybrid?
00:06:02Yes.
00:06:03Morning, Tracy.
00:06:03Carl wants you to fix its identity, Grace.
00:06:05Tracy!
00:06:07Carl wanted me to give this to you.
00:06:08Okay.
00:06:09Thank you, Connie.
00:06:09Next is a Cartwell saga.
00:06:11Carl wants you to turn this epic into a novella.
00:06:13Take it to the chop shop and get the blowtorch out.
00:06:15Hey, I'm just the one who brings you the jalopies.
00:06:17You're the one that makes them run.
00:06:19How's your grandmother?
00:06:21To be honest, I'm not really sure.
00:06:22The doctors say she's getting worse.
00:06:25Could be weeks.
00:06:26Could be days.
00:06:27Tracy, I'm so sorry.
00:06:29Yeah.
00:06:29Though she did perk up a little bit after pressing me on my love life.
00:06:33Oh?
00:06:34No, nothing to tell.
00:06:35Just a little white lie.
00:06:38Yeah.
00:06:38Nothing wrong with that.
00:06:40Sometimes telling people what they want to hear can be the best medicine.
00:06:43Yeah.
00:06:44Maybe.
00:06:45Tell her we all miss her.
00:06:47This place has been pretty gloomy these last few months.
00:06:50Okay.
00:06:51Bring it in.
00:06:55My pleasure, my treasure.
00:06:56Yeah, no, I need a coffee.
00:07:19Okay.
00:07:21Tracy Westmillan.
00:07:22Tracy, it's Alan.
00:07:24Alan?
00:07:24Oh my god, what's what's happened?
00:07:27Your grandmother made tea.
00:07:30What?
00:07:31What do you mean?
00:07:32The other day, when you came to visit, what did you talk about?
00:07:38Alan, I'm sorry.
00:07:39We got on the marriage discussion again.
00:07:42I think I may have upset her.
00:07:43You may have just cured her.
00:07:45Like I said, she walked to the kitchen this morning.
00:07:49Completely unassisted?
00:07:50And made tea for two.
00:07:52Wedge of lemon, the good china.
00:07:55Oh, glorious.
00:07:57And the doctors were here.
00:07:58And they say she's responding to her medication much better.
00:08:00You're kidding.
00:08:01That's, that's great.
00:08:03Great?
00:08:04It's a full-on miracle.
00:08:05We are talking holy ghost power over here.
00:08:09Then she told me of another little miracle.
00:08:12She said she's going to meet a man in your life.
00:08:14You know, I'm not one to be morbid, but I think it's wonderful that you want your grandmother's
00:08:19last days to be filled with joy by having found joy yourself.
00:08:22Oh, you're an absolute angel.
00:08:25Uh.
00:08:26You know, if I were married, I'd snap you out myself.
00:08:29But I guess Hector would have something to say about that.
00:08:32Thanks, Alan.
00:08:34I gotta go.
00:08:36Can you give my love to Grams?
00:08:37I will.
00:08:38See you, sweetie.
00:08:39See ya.
00:08:40See ya.
00:08:51You must be Tracy.
00:09:16Rob Humphreys.
00:09:17You look exactly like your picture.
00:09:20It's great to meet you.
00:09:22Yeah?
00:09:22Please.
00:09:28Ooh.
00:09:29So, um, tell me about the service.
00:09:33Right.
00:09:34Well, Rent-A-Groon deploys folks like me for all kinds of circumstances.
00:09:39Jealous friends, creepy bosses, amorous co-workers.
00:09:44We can play boyfriends, long-lost loves, right up to full-on fiancés.
00:09:50Once, I actually played an overbearing older brother.
00:09:55Uh, Humphreys.
00:09:57That's your, that's your last name?
00:09:59Actually, it's a stage name.
00:10:00I'm, uh, I'm an actor.
00:10:02And a fan of Casablanca.
00:10:04I, uh, I took the name from Bogey.
00:10:08Humphreys.
00:10:09Bogart.
00:10:10I get it.
00:10:11Well, I hope you're a fan of Raiders of the Lost Ark, because I'm changing your name to Jones.
00:10:17Okay.
00:10:18Uh, right.
00:10:19Well, usually the agency supplies the backstory, but I can see you have a very thick folder there.
00:10:26Mr. Humphreys.
00:10:27God, Jones.
00:10:29Rob.
00:10:31I have created a complete character profile, including a modest job at a junior accounting firm, and a cabin in the mountains.
00:10:38Yeah.
00:10:43Well.
00:10:44There are tabs, if you...
00:10:47Rob Jones it is.
00:10:53I can live with that.
00:10:54A few days we'll be working together.
00:10:57Well, no, I don't expect you to memorize everything.
00:11:00I'll be there, of course, to keep you on track.
00:11:02I just, I need attention to detail.
00:11:07You kidding me?
00:11:07I love this stuff.
00:11:09Sounds like fun, actually.
00:11:11Mr. Humphreys.
00:11:12Mr. Jones.
00:11:13I want to be clear with you.
00:11:16I need this to go by the numbers, and in an expeditious manner.
00:11:20Right.
00:11:22Of course.
00:11:23Me.
00:11:25Do you know who Margaret Westmoreland is?
00:11:27The romance writer?
00:11:28The Cassandra Robards series.
00:11:32My mom used to read those when I was a kid.
00:11:34She loved them.
00:11:38Ah, wait.
00:11:40Westmoreland.
00:11:41Are you related to her?
00:11:43She is my grandmother, yes.
00:11:45Are you kidding me?
00:11:47Wow, wow, your grandmother.
00:11:49Yes.
00:11:50She is, um...
00:11:52She's very ill.
00:11:55Oh, gosh.
00:11:55I'm so sorry to hear that.
00:11:57My parents died when I was very young, and Maggie raised me by herself.
00:12:02Sounds like a, like an incredible lady.
00:12:08Ever since I was a little girl, she one day dreamed of walking me down the aisle to marry
00:12:14Mr. Wright.
00:12:14This is Mr. Wright.
00:12:18With her illness, she won't be there for the wedding day.
00:12:21This is about a couple of weeks of joy.
00:12:24She needs to believe completely in this engagement.
00:12:27Absolutely.
00:12:29I assure you, I will not let you down.
00:12:34So, when do we start?
00:12:35Tomorrow.
00:12:37At my grandmother's house.
00:12:43Whew.
00:12:46Yep.
00:12:47How is Barmont Publishing's greatest fixer this morning?
00:12:51You know, got my head under the hood of another one.
00:12:54Ah, well, that's the problem when you're the best at something.
00:12:58Get stuck there.
00:12:59Believe me, I know.
00:13:00Sounds like you could use a break.
00:13:02Let me take you to lunch.
00:13:03I'm afraid it's leftovers at the desk for me again today.
00:13:06Mmm.
00:13:06Dinner it is, then.
00:13:07In fact, I think it's about time we pop the cork on that dom.
00:13:11I've got a good feeling about this sci-fi series.
00:13:13I can't.
00:13:15Hey, listen.
00:13:18It was one day.
00:13:19It was a mistake.
00:13:20I had a great time.
00:13:21That's not what I mean, Todd.
00:13:23We work together.
00:13:24I agree.
00:13:25We work very well together, in fact.
00:13:26Exactly.
00:13:27And I would like to keep it that way.
00:13:29One drink.
00:13:30Call it a do-over.
00:13:31I'm going to my grandmother's house tonight.
00:13:33Right.
00:13:35Of course.
00:13:37How is Maggie doing?
00:13:38Better, surprisingly.
00:13:40Mm, mm-hmm.
00:13:41That is good to hear.
00:13:42Good to hear.
00:13:44Amazing to think that this whole company started with their first Cassandra novel 30 years ago.
00:13:5031, actually.
00:13:51Yep.
00:13:51Everything's going to change around here once I get the editor-in-chief position.
00:13:56Hey, but don't worry.
00:13:57Nothing's going to change between you and I.
00:14:01I need Barmont's best fixer.
00:14:02I'm a dean.
00:14:05Okay.
00:14:06All right.
00:14:08Well, back to making millions.
00:14:11Just kidding.
00:14:11I do pretty well, though.
00:14:13And, uh, give your grandmother my best, okay?
00:14:16You got it.
00:14:17Can you close my door, Todd?
00:14:22Please, Todd, Todd.
00:14:23Dennis, how the heck are ya?
00:14:34Okay.
00:14:37Are you ready?
00:14:39Ready.
00:14:39Okay.
00:14:46Right.
00:14:47Engaged.
00:14:54Sweetie.
00:14:55Hi, Alan.
00:14:56Good evening.
00:14:57I'm...
00:14:58An absolute dreamboat.
00:15:00Get in here.
00:15:02Welcome.
00:15:03Thank you, Alan.
00:15:04Make yourselves comfortable.
00:15:09I'll just be in the kitchen, eavesdropping.
00:15:11Cassandra Rilbarts.
00:15:25Appointment with Destiny.
00:15:28Grims?
00:15:29It was my mom's favorite in the series.
00:15:32Mine, too.
00:15:33I had all the framed covers at the old house.
00:15:37But it seemed a little vain to put up 20 books.
00:15:40I figured one would do.
00:15:42It's a good one.
00:15:44Oh.
00:15:49It's so nice to finally meet you, Raul.
00:15:52It's an honor to meet you, Mrs. Riss...
00:15:54Maggie.
00:15:55Call me Maggie.
00:15:57Maggie.
00:16:03Grims, I mean, you look great.
00:16:06I feel pretty great, too, kiddo.
00:16:10This way.
00:16:22Tea?
00:16:23Anyone?
00:16:24Thank you, Alan.
00:16:26Of course.
00:16:30Don't forget your little pair of tea for my sweets.
00:16:32Mm-hmm.
00:16:35Cheers.
00:16:35I'll be upstairs watching my little murder shows for a while.
00:16:41You kids have fun.
00:16:48I hope you like Earl Grey.
00:16:49Mm, my favorite.
00:16:54Help yourself to the strudel.
00:16:55I baked it fresh this afternoon.
00:16:57You baked strudel?
00:17:00Of course.
00:17:01That's funny.
00:17:03I don't remember so much as a single cupcake on any one of my birthdays.
00:17:07I pulled it out of the archives.
00:17:09I found this wonderful old Austrian recipe for pear strudel when I was doing research for book four.
00:17:15One Vienna Summer.
00:17:17Yes.
00:17:18You read it.
00:17:19Well, over my mom's shoulder.
00:17:22Impeccable taste.
00:17:23Both of you.
00:17:25So your folks, they'll be coming to the wedding?
00:17:28My mom has passed.
00:17:31And my dad, well, he's not really in the picture.
00:17:34I'm sorry to hear about your mother.
00:17:36I understand what that kind of loss means.
00:17:42I know she would have loved Tracy.
00:17:43And she would have been thrilled to be in-laws with the great Margaret Westmoreland?
00:17:51Charming fellow.
00:17:53Wherever did you find him?
00:17:55Well, Rob's accounting firm does some consulting for the publishing company.
00:18:01One day we just kind of fell into each other's arms.
00:18:08Fell?
00:18:09More like crashed.
00:18:11The ski hill didn't look quite so steep from the bottom.
00:18:15Ski hill?
00:18:16When did you take up skiing?
00:18:19I...
00:18:19Whitefish, March.
00:18:21A beautiful time of year.
00:18:23You know, I think it was the early morning glare off the white mountain caps.
00:18:28First run of the day.
00:18:29Pristine powder.
00:18:30Nothing but the sound of the wind through the trees.
00:18:33Just...
00:18:33Oh, my goodness.
00:18:36I was racing down the mountain.
00:18:39The Arctic chill at my back.
00:18:41Nothing but...
00:18:42But virgin snow before me.
00:18:44As I rounded a bend, a...
00:18:45A mother deer and her fawn.
00:18:49I swerved to avoid them and...
00:18:51And then I was in the trees.
00:18:53Miraculously, I survived the alpine chaos.
00:18:57Just to run straight into a pack of spring break skiers.
00:18:59I'm a ball of bindings and goggles.
00:19:04And when I finally came to rest, I looked up and I...
00:19:07I saw an angel.
00:19:12Oh, my goodness.
00:19:14Tracy.
00:19:15Why didn't you tell me about this?
00:19:19It was just a work thing, you know?
00:19:23Team building.
00:19:24Hmm.
00:19:24Hmm.
00:19:26Hmm.
00:19:26So she rescued you.
00:19:30It's perfect.
00:19:32Yes.
00:19:33Perfect.
00:19:36The, uh...
00:19:37The, uh...
00:19:38Consulting came later.
00:19:40You don't speak like an accountant.
00:19:42Hmm.
00:19:43Hmm.
00:19:44I'm gonna refill the teapot.
00:19:47Rob.
00:19:48Darling.
00:19:49How about a tour of the kitchen?
00:19:52Of course, my...
00:19:53My love.
00:19:54Let's go.
00:19:55Right now.
00:19:56What on earth are you doing?
00:20:01Just a little improvising.
00:20:03Improvising?
00:20:04Oh, come on.
00:20:05Tracy.
00:20:06This is Margaret Westmoreland.
00:20:07She doesn't want tax returns and office parties.
00:20:09Okay.
00:20:10Listen.
00:20:11Rob.
00:20:12I'm not paying you to be James Bond or Heathcliff or the King of Siam.
00:20:16I am paying you to be Robert Jones, accountant and my fiancee.
00:20:22If you could just stick to the script for the next hour, we can wrap this up and both get back to our own lives.
00:20:28Okay?
00:20:29Okay?
00:20:30Understood.
00:20:31I apologize.
00:20:32It won't happen again.
00:20:34Okay.
00:20:36Young man.
00:20:46You're simply too short.
00:20:49He pops on the casting director's high heel shoes, turns to me and said, how do you like
00:20:54me now?
00:20:54Unbelievable.
00:20:59I didn't realize you had a say in casting.
00:21:03How many of your books did they adapt?
00:21:05Oh, I don't know.
00:21:06A dozen, I think.
00:21:08Simply amazing.
00:21:10Well, we could listen to grandma's old Hollywood stories all night long, but we should probably
00:21:17let you get some rest.
00:21:18Nonsense.
00:21:20I was thinking of putting some music on.
00:21:22Perhaps finding out if this young man knows how to tango.
00:21:30Tracy's probably right.
00:21:32Two left feet, anyway.
00:21:35Happy wife, happy life.
00:21:37Indeed.
00:21:37Well, I can certainly see that.
00:21:42I may not be here for the day.
00:21:44Gramps, come on.
00:21:46But I will rest easy, knowing she's happy.
00:21:54How about, darling?
00:21:55Okay.
00:21:56I'll talk to you tomorrow, Gramps, okay?
00:21:58Okay.
00:22:06Someone's birthday?
00:22:07Oh, no.
00:22:20I didn't think you were the marrying type.
00:22:23Carl, well...
00:22:24I can't wait to meet him at the engagement party.
00:22:27Engagement party?
00:22:28Yeah.
00:22:28What?
00:22:29You said anything about an engagement party?
00:22:31Your grandmother, yeah.
00:22:32She called me last night.
00:22:33Maggie called you?
00:22:34Yeah, she told me everything.
00:22:36I just think it's wonderful, Tracy.
00:22:39I haven't heard her that happy in...
00:22:42years.
00:22:43I, for one, I think this is great news.
00:22:47Like, the whole office is ecstatic.
00:22:50It's exactly what we all needed.
00:22:52Just to see Maggie again.
00:22:54Oh, oh, you couldn't have planned it any better.
00:23:03Hey, girlfriend.
00:23:04How come your best friend is the last person to hear about all this?
00:23:06Hmm?
00:23:07Come here.
00:23:08Who's question mark?
00:23:09Get in here.
00:23:09Hey, I'm not engaged.
00:23:17What?
00:23:18What are you talking about?
00:23:18It's all over the office.
00:23:19I hired a guy.
00:23:20Okay, what?
00:23:21No, not like that.
00:23:25My grandmother is dying.
00:23:26Don't say that.
00:23:28It's the truth, Shelley.
00:23:29I went to go see her last week.
00:23:30We got on the marriage argument again.
00:23:32She just about keeled over right there.
00:23:34I panicked, and I blurted out that I'm engaged.
00:23:37You lied to your grandmother?
00:23:39I tried to tell you, and you said all that stuff about white lies and good medicine.
00:23:43Well, that's a little more gray than white.
00:23:44Yeah, well, then she wanted to meet him, so I called this rent-a-groom place.
00:23:50Rent-a-groom?
00:23:51I'll explain later, but just, you can't tell anyone.
00:23:55Please, Shelley.
00:23:56Okay, okay.
00:23:57I get it.
00:23:57Okay, look.
00:23:58As far as this office is concerned, this engagement is real.
00:24:02All right, I'll play along.
00:24:04For Maggie's sake, I just hope you know what you're doing.
00:24:07So do I.
00:24:08So?
00:24:09Is it cute?
00:24:16I'm sorry.
00:24:17I'm sure this will be the last time.
00:24:19I just, I need you there tonight.
00:24:23Thanks.
00:24:26The whole office?
00:24:28So we have a full house tonight?
00:24:30It's just a quick little thing at a restaurant.
00:24:32Ah, dinner theater.
00:24:33Blue rinse kraut.
00:24:34Try the buffet.
00:24:35Got it.
00:24:35I need you on your best behavior.
00:24:38No improv, right?
00:24:40Tax returns all the way.
00:24:42Okay.
00:24:43Okay.
00:24:44So tonight, eight o'clock, Hawlicksworth.
00:24:48Um, no, no.
00:24:51So we, we, we can't go there.
00:24:53I used to work there.
00:24:53It's her favorite place.
00:24:56Well, someone will recognize me.
00:24:57I, it'll blow my cover for sure.
00:25:00That famous, huh?
00:25:01There's this great little French bistro, Annabelle's, over on the east side.
00:25:08Tell her it was our first date place.
00:25:11She'll love it.
00:25:12You are creative.
00:25:13I will give you that.
00:25:14Just a little, a little improvising.
00:25:20All right.
00:25:20I'll make the arrangements.
00:25:22Just make sure you pick me up on time.
00:25:25Haven't missed a curtain call yet.
00:25:40You look lovely.
00:25:42You look lovely, too.
00:25:45A lovely couple, then.
00:25:47Well, gotta look the part, right?
00:25:53Like you said, gotta look the part, right?
00:25:58It's on loan from, uh, a good friend.
00:26:02I get it.
00:26:04It's a, it's a prop.
00:26:06Yeah, yeah, something like that.
00:26:08Try it on.
00:26:09There.
00:26:14Now we both have our motivation for the next scene.
00:26:26I'm so excited.
00:26:38Oh, really?
00:26:39Here they are.
00:26:43You look breathtaking.
00:26:44She's all yours.
00:26:48Um, Rance, where did this new wardrobe come from?
00:26:55This old frock?
00:26:56I wore to my last book signing in New York.
00:26:59I'm pulling out all the stops.
00:27:00Maggie, you look heavenly.
00:27:02Oh, speaking of, this Annabelle gal.
00:27:07I'm sorry about the last minute switch.
00:27:09Not at all.
00:27:10I've been going to Hollingsworth for years.
00:27:13In this place, talk about enchanted.
00:27:16Wherever did you find it?
00:27:17Sometimes you just stumble upon something, and you, you fall in love.
00:27:28Well, if the house sparkling is any indication, it's love at first sight.
00:27:32Such a gentleman.
00:27:45This is lovely.
00:27:52Oh, here, let me.
00:27:54Just two by one, please.
00:27:58Maggie?
00:28:10Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to introduce to you my granddaughter, Tracy,
00:28:19and her fiancé, Rob.
00:28:28I've written many stories.
00:28:30And I've sent many characters on wild adventures looking for love.
00:28:36But it's often when we stop searching for something that we find it.
00:28:41So I'd like to propose a toast.
00:28:48To letting love find you.
00:28:50Here.
00:28:52I think I can use a drink.
00:28:53Yes.
00:28:54Yes.
00:28:55Here.
00:28:57I think I can use a drink.
00:28:59Yes.
00:29:00The mystery man at last.
00:29:02Shelly.
00:29:03This is my fiancé, Rob.
00:29:05Rob, this is my best friend, Shelly.
00:29:08I'll make the big mouth.
00:29:09I've heard all about you.
00:29:10I didn't know accountants were so good looking.
00:29:14Uh, Shelly, dear, I don't think this fine restaurant must be the scene of a murder tonight.
00:29:20Oh my good god.
00:29:21What?
00:29:22This ring.
00:29:23It's enough to make a girl weak in the knees.
00:29:25It's just a problem.
00:29:26You could've fooled me.
00:29:27Yes, Ma.
00:29:28Maybe you should go rest your weak knees.
00:29:29Keep your mouth shut, okay?
00:29:30Don't worry about me.
00:29:31I'll keep your mouth shut.
00:29:32Listen.
00:29:33Are you available in the next couple of weeks?
00:29:34I have this ex-boyfriend I want to drive.
00:29:35Shelly.
00:29:36Hey.
00:29:37Hi.
00:29:38Shelly.
00:29:39I invited you.
00:29:40What was that about?
00:29:41She knows.
00:29:42Knows what?
00:29:43Tracy.
00:29:44Hi.
00:29:45Hi.
00:29:46Hi.
00:29:47Hi.
00:29:48Hi.
00:29:49Hi.
00:29:50Shelly.
00:29:51She invited you.
00:29:52What was that about?
00:29:53She knows.
00:29:54Knows what?
00:29:55Tracy, you look delicious.
00:29:59Okay.
00:30:00This is my fiancé, Rob.
00:30:04Rob.
00:30:05Mmm.
00:30:06It is truly an honor to meet the man who melted the Ice Queen's heart.
00:30:13So, seriously, how'd you do it?
00:30:16No, no.
00:30:17Let me guess.
00:30:18Your crown prince aired to the throne of Moravia and you gave it all up for love.
00:30:23No, I'm afraid not.
00:30:24Oh, well, I got it.
00:30:25You are a secret agent masquerading as an international playboy.
00:30:30You're hiding here until the heat blows over and Tracy hears your cover?
00:30:34That sounds a lot like the plot to my third novel, Todd.
00:30:39You want to be careful I don't sue you for plagiarism.
00:30:42Oh, Maggie.
00:30:43May I just say, on behalf of the entire Barmont Publishing family, how truly honored it is
00:30:49to have you here this evening and looking so radiant.
00:30:52Why, thank you, Todd.
00:30:55Perhaps I'll have you deliver my eulogy.
00:30:58Maggie, don't even talk like that.
00:31:02Of course, I'd be honored to read at your funeral.
00:31:05I could be-
00:31:06Don't be your dad's, Todd.
00:31:07I'll probably screw everything up and outlive all of you.
00:31:09Oh!
00:31:10Maggie!
00:31:11I can't eat this.
00:31:12I can't eat this.
00:31:13I can't eat this.
00:31:17Generous, sir.
00:31:18Yum.
00:31:24I guess I've always had a thing for numbers.
00:31:27A passion, really.
00:31:29Most kids hate the idea that math is all around us.
00:31:32It's in the portions of food on your dinner plate.
00:31:35The number of friends and family you can sit around the table.
00:31:39The number of beats per minute of the heart of a man madly in love.
00:31:45There's a pureness to math and a beauty.
00:31:50A certain completeness in combination.
00:31:54The sum is greater than its parts.
00:31:57You sure don't talk like an accountant.
00:32:00Accountant, right.
00:32:02I still like the international playboy angle.
00:32:06Nope.
00:32:07Numbers guy.
00:32:08Oh, okay.
00:32:09Mr. Einstein.
00:32:10Hey, Rob, what firm did you say you were working for again?
00:32:14Robinson and Younger.
00:32:16Is that right?
00:32:17You know, I think I know a couple guys over there.
00:32:20What's the manager's name again?
00:32:22Let's not bore the party with Sean.
00:32:23Roger.
00:32:24Roger McLaren.
00:32:25Roger.
00:32:26Right, right.
00:32:27So, he would know you?
00:32:29That's highly unlikely.
00:32:30They don't let me out of the cellar very often.
00:32:35No, to be honest, I haven't had much of a chance to mingle since transferring here from Chicago.
00:32:39Oh, sure.
00:32:40Sure, of course, of course.
00:32:41But you've been doing some consulting with our company.
00:32:44Did you know that, Carl?
00:32:46Oh, I don't really handle the books.
00:32:49Oh, has anyone actually seen this guy?
00:32:52Of course, Todd.
00:32:53Really?
00:32:54Yeah.
00:32:55I've corresponded with Rob a couple of times.
00:32:58I just never made the romantic connection.
00:33:02Chicago.
00:33:03Is that where you're from?
00:33:05Yes.
00:33:06Born and raised.
00:33:07I grew up around restaurants, actually.
00:33:09My dad started out as a waiter at a little French place just like this.
00:33:13An engagement party would break his heart.
00:33:15Really?
00:33:16Sure.
00:33:17He'd say, there's one less bachelor coming here to eat every night.
00:33:20He was a little old-fashioned.
00:33:24I see.
00:33:26After my mom died, he decided to open up a little place of his own.
00:33:31He did all right.
00:33:33But I saw the toll it took on him.
00:33:36Being the face of a business, it's hard on family life.
00:33:41People don't want to see the waiters, they want to see you.
00:33:44He was hoping that he'd hand the whole thing over to me, but I went a different direction.
00:33:49Into the exciting world of numbers.
00:33:52Yeah.
00:33:53Yeah, something like that.
00:33:55But now I'm ready for a new journey.
00:34:00I don't know if it was the moonlight reflecting off the pool that lit up her eyes when I first saw them.
00:34:06Pool?
00:34:07I thought you were skiing.
00:34:10Skiing?
00:34:12The pool came after the skiing.
00:34:15Yeah.
00:34:16Right.
00:34:17I would just like to thank you all for being here this evening.
00:34:22This is as much for my grandmother as it is for us.
00:34:27Both of you.
00:34:31And with that, I'm afraid we must bid you all adieu.
00:34:35Burling, shall we?
00:34:38Of course.
00:34:44Okay.
00:34:45Nice to meet you all.
00:34:46Bye.
00:34:47Nice to meet you, Robert.
00:34:48Todd?
00:34:53What did I say about improvising?
00:34:54The pool was a little slip.
00:34:56A little slip?
00:34:57I just thought we needed to get back to the romantic stuff.
00:35:01Oh, come on.
00:35:03The crowd was loving it.
00:35:05Hmm.
00:35:06I guess I did go well.
00:35:09Thank you for the save and the accounting manager.
00:35:11I did not have that in the character profile.
00:35:13Hey.
00:35:14I did my research.
00:35:15You did.
00:35:16Tracy.
00:35:17Todd.
00:35:18Numbers guy.
00:35:20Thanks for coming, Todd.
00:35:22It was a pleasure.
00:35:23You could have warned me about Todd.
00:35:25I'm sorry.
00:35:26I know.
00:35:27Such a lovely evening.
00:35:29Mm-hmm.
00:35:30So, what have you planned for the wedding?
00:35:32I know Claude very well at the Somerset Tea House.
00:35:34It's such a romantic place.
00:35:36It would be perfect.
00:35:37We were thinking of keeping it a small affair.
00:35:40Justice of the Peace and a few friends.
00:35:43I see.
00:35:45Well, I guess it shouldn't matter to me anyway.
00:35:49It would hurt us just to look at the place.
00:35:51Oh, bless you, darling.
00:35:53I was hoping that you would say that.
00:35:55Alan and I can meet you there tomorrow at noon.
00:35:59We'd be delighted.
00:36:00Delighted.
00:36:01Very well.
00:36:03Onward, driver.
00:36:04But of course, mademoiselle.
00:36:07See you later.
00:36:09Love you.
00:36:10Love you, sweetie.
00:36:11Mm-hmm.
00:36:13What was that?
00:36:14This was supposed to be it.
00:36:15A couple weeks of joy.
00:36:16That's what you said.
00:36:18Hey, I'm game if you are.
00:36:21I'll even give you a discount.
00:36:22A discount.
00:36:25No skiing or pool stories, alright?
00:36:27Yes, dear.
00:36:29Don't yes, dear me.
00:36:31Rob.
00:36:32Jumbles.
00:36:33Good morning.
00:36:34Hi.
00:36:35Two milk, one sweetener, right?
00:36:48Yeah.
00:36:49How did you know that?
00:36:50Attention to detail.
00:36:51What are you doing here?
00:36:52I thought we'd do a little acting exercise.
00:36:53Get in a character.
00:36:54A what?
00:36:55Come on.
00:36:56Get your coat.
00:36:57Trust me.
00:36:58You'll love it.
00:36:59Keith.
00:37:00Can you tell me where we're going?
00:37:01Trust me.
00:37:03Okay.
00:37:04Okay.
00:37:05Can you tell me where we're going?
00:37:06Trust me.
00:37:07Okay.
00:37:08Okay.
00:37:09Okay.
00:37:10Okay.
00:37:11Okay.
00:37:12Okay.
00:37:13Okay.
00:37:14Okay.
00:37:15Okay.
00:37:16You're going right here.
00:37:17Okay.
00:37:19Okay.
00:37:21Okay.
00:37:22I'm sorry.
00:37:23I'm sorry.
00:37:25How did you know that?
00:37:27How did you know that?
00:37:28Attention to detail.
00:37:29What are you doing here?
00:37:30Trust me.
00:37:31Okay.
00:37:38I had this bit part on this Western TV show a few years back.
00:37:42I played this juggler in this traveling group of performers.
00:37:48I had two lines.
00:37:49The show must go on.
00:37:51And pardon me, ma'am, but I do believe your cow just ate one of my juggling clubs.
00:37:55I think I had three minutes of screen time, but I took three days and I developed this whole backstory for this juggler.
00:38:08Backstory?
00:38:09Yeah.
00:38:10Well, how did he end up with this motley crew?
00:38:14Did he come from a long line of jugglers?
00:38:17Did he earn a degree in projectile throwing from a prestigious juggling university?
00:38:23I even gave him this slight Swedish accent.
00:38:29I figured he grew up juggling pickled herrings.
00:38:33Oh, wow.
00:38:36It's called an origin story.
00:38:39You see, even though I only had a couple lines and a few minutes screen time,
00:38:44the backstory made the character Meow more real, more alive.
00:38:53Even if it did stink of herring?
00:38:58Okay, well, what about us, huh?
00:39:00What's our origin story?
00:39:02Oh, I think you ruled that out with your skiing slash pool party gag.
00:39:07That's how we met, but who are we?
00:39:12Tell me about this Rob Jones guy.
00:39:13What attracted you to him?
00:39:18Uh, the usual things.
00:39:21Honest.
00:39:23Hardworking.
00:39:25Sensible shoes.
00:39:26Sounds like a real Prince Charming.
00:39:31He, um...
00:39:34He has a nice smile.
00:39:37Really?
00:39:37And, um, a chihuahua named Louie.
00:39:46Yes.
00:39:48Now we're talking?
00:39:52Okay, well, what about this Tracy Westman character?
00:39:56Hmm?
00:39:57Let's see.
00:39:58She does wear sensible shoes.
00:40:01But she's also got this gorgeous red pair of patent leather heels that she wears for special occasions.
00:40:08She works as an editor at a publishing firm, but she secretly wants to start a hippie commune in Oregon.
00:40:18I did spend a lot of time wandering the wilderness in my...
00:40:22in my youth.
00:40:24After my parents died, I, um, I closed myself off a little, I guess.
00:40:39My grandmother was great.
00:40:42I mean, she just lost her son and her daughter-in-law, but she stepped right in.
00:40:50With unconditional love for a sad and angry 12-year-old girl.
00:41:06We should, we should probably get back to court.
00:41:09Don't want to be late for the ball.
00:41:11Listen, Tracy, I, I wanted to tell you, when I was talking about my mom last night, I, I meant no offense to your folks.
00:41:33It's all right, Rob.
00:41:34I, I know.
00:41:35Sometimes life is a series of half-truths.
00:41:39I, I know.
00:41:42Maybe Rob Jones knows a little bit more about life than just sensible shoes.
00:41:46Maybe.
00:41:48He, he, he does know what it's like to be a, a sad and angry little kid.
00:42:00My mom really did die.
00:42:03When I was nine.
00:42:04You don't want to leave Maggie standing at the altar.
00:42:24Good morning and welcome to the Somerset Tea House.
00:42:26Are you here for tea or a tour?
00:42:27We're meeting someone for a, a tour.
00:42:30Oh, forgive me.
00:42:32It's Tracy, isn't it?
00:42:33Oh my, your grandmother.
00:42:34How is she?
00:42:36Better.
00:42:37We're meeting her here.
00:42:38And you're considering having your ceremony here?
00:42:43Wonderful.
00:42:44It's just a tour.
00:42:45Well, may I be so bold as to confess that your love for one another simply radiates from your very beings.
00:42:55It's that obvious, huh?
00:42:57Good morning, lovers.
00:43:00Maggie?
00:43:01My little dance routine last night reminded me I still need my wheels now and then.
00:43:06Hello, Claude.
00:43:07Oh, Mrs. Westmoreland, may I say what an honor it is for us to host you.
00:43:12This will be an event to remember.
00:43:13It's just a tour.
00:43:14Wonderful.
00:43:15Feel free to make yourselves at home, roam the grounds at your leisure.
00:43:18We can't wait to help you celebrate your magical day.
00:43:21Well, we're just setting up for another service this afternoon.
00:43:24I will be in the event room if you have any questions.
00:43:30Right.
00:43:30Let's go out into the sunshine.
00:43:33Onward, driver.
00:43:34But of course, mademoiselle.
00:43:40Wonderful.
00:43:44It's beautiful.
00:43:45Simply beautiful.
00:43:47It certainly is.
00:43:49Would you two kids mind doing me a favor?
00:43:52What's that, Grams?
00:43:53Could you just stand over there?
00:43:55You know, so I could just take a picture?
00:43:57Grandma, really?
00:43:58Maggie, we'd be delighted.
00:44:00Stop it.
00:44:09Yeah, it really is quite magical.
00:44:12Yeah, I wish I could do a disappearing trick right now.
00:44:14Smile.
00:44:15Smile.
00:44:16Oh, my God.
00:44:20It is him.
00:44:23I'm so embarrassed, but I just had to meet you.
00:44:28Are you coming back for a second season?
00:44:30Second season of what?
00:44:31Sinners of the City.
00:44:33Chad, the Mechanic.
00:44:35Ladies, I'm sorry.
00:44:36I'm not who you think.
00:44:37You're so nuts.
00:44:38I'm not who you think.
00:44:40No.
00:44:42No.
00:44:43Oh, my God.
00:44:44You were so...
00:44:45No.
00:44:45No.
00:44:46No.
00:44:46No.
00:44:47No.
00:44:48No.
00:44:48No.
00:44:49No.
00:44:49No.
00:44:50No.
00:44:51No.
00:44:51No.
00:44:52No.
00:44:53No.
00:44:53No.
00:44:53No.
00:44:54No.
00:44:54No.
00:44:56No.
00:44:57No.
00:44:59OK.
00:44:59I can't believe it.
00:45:01Oh, my God.
00:45:01OK.
00:45:01Oh, my God.
00:45:02Oh, my God.
00:45:02I can't believe it.
00:45:02Oh, my God.
00:45:04Oh, my God.
00:45:04I can't believe it.
00:45:05Oh, my God.
00:45:05So, Chad, the Mechanic!
00:45:07Ah!
00:45:09Sinners of the City.
00:45:10It was a bit parts.
00:45:13A terrible show a couple of years back.
00:45:14I totally forgot about it.
00:45:16Well, let's hope we don't need any more Chad fans.
00:45:20Oh, my goodness. Look at this chair. This is incredible.
00:45:26Hello. May I? Really?
00:45:28Yeah, no, I got it.
00:45:29No, I got it.
00:45:29I got it.
00:45:30I got it.
00:45:31Oh, you got it. Thank you.
00:45:33Oh, it goes backwards? Are you kidding me?
00:45:35Careful.
00:45:36Let's really take this for a spin.
00:45:38Let's get the cars pulled and it's going to be so fun.
00:45:40Oh, my God.
00:45:41He volunteers and volunteers.
00:45:42Oh, my God.
00:45:42He's got it. He does this every day, almost.
00:45:46Yeah, he volunteers every day.
00:45:47And this, I believe, is your stop, my lady?
00:45:55Okay, let's get in the car.
00:45:57So helpful.
00:45:58Okay.
00:45:59Slowly.
00:46:04Yeah.
00:46:05Uh-huh.
00:46:09All right, sweetie.
00:46:11I'll call you.
00:46:13I'd like to have you both over for dinner again soon
00:46:15and maximize my time with you.
00:46:17Time's good, Grahams.
00:46:18Need in?
00:46:21Take care, Tracy.
00:46:22And Rob.
00:46:28I kind of want to call you Chad now.
00:46:31Chad.
00:46:32Just come on.
00:46:34You can't get out of here.
00:46:36I totally forgot about that.
00:46:38It wasn't supposed to come out until next week.
00:46:39So you model as well?
00:46:41Thank God they haven't seen the commercial.
00:46:43An ad campaign and a commercial.
00:46:45I'm going to spin this into a mini-series as well.
00:46:49Do you have any sunglasses?
00:46:51What for?
00:46:52To hide your face?
00:46:53Look, I'm a working actor.
00:46:55What am I supposed to do?
00:46:56I'm not responsible for reruns and ad campaigns.
00:46:59I just don't like surprises.
00:47:02Well, it's been a while since I've had to submit a resume for a job,
00:47:04but I can assure you it's a rambling list of corny commercials
00:47:07and cop number two guys.
00:47:09I can't help it if Chad the mechanic pops up every once in a while.
00:47:23Listen, I really do appreciate everything you're doing for my grandmother.
00:47:29I know this must be tough for you.
00:47:33But if you need me, I'll be there.
00:47:36For both of you.
00:47:47Hold on to it.
00:47:49For now.
00:47:50Thanks, Rob.
00:47:55Hey, there's little Miss Fix-It.
00:48:16Hello, Todd.
00:48:17How was your hangover?
00:48:17It was great.
00:48:18Thank you for asking.
00:48:19How was the weekend with the crown prince?
00:48:20He's an accountant.
00:48:21Oh, right.
00:48:22That's how I keep forgetting.
00:48:23You know what's weird is I actually phoned over to Robinson and Younger
00:48:26and they've never heard of a Rob Jones.
00:48:34I'm sure if someone were to call Barmont Publishing
00:48:36and ask for a Todd Perlman,
00:48:38they might get a similar response.
00:48:41That's not true.
00:48:42Look, maybe I don't want to see you get hurt, okay?
00:48:44I think you're making a big mistake.
00:48:47Okay, he's an accountant.
00:48:49You like numbers, okay?
00:48:50I get it, but I know numbers.
00:48:52You know, what number am I thinking about right now?
00:48:55One.
00:48:56Lucky guess.
00:48:57See, we're succinct.
00:48:59Todd, this has been super fun.
00:49:03Tracy, I'm going to give you numbers.
00:49:06Trey?
00:49:09Jelly, did you miss me?
00:49:10Got some beaters for our in-house grease monkey.
00:49:30Hello, Miss Miracle Worker.
00:49:33Got some clunkers and they're out of gas.
00:49:36He was telling the truth.
00:49:38Come again?
00:49:38Rob, he was telling the truth about his upbringing in Chicago.
00:49:43Oh, yeah?
00:49:48Wow.
00:49:49He is prolific.
00:49:51Is Chad the mechanic on there?
00:49:53I don't know, but look at this.
00:49:55Look at his bio.
00:49:57Born in Chicago.
00:49:58Mom died when he was very young.
00:50:00Raised by his father,
00:50:01and like most aspiring actors,
00:50:03he waited tables.
00:50:04Mm-hmm.
00:50:05He was telling the truth.
00:50:18What?
00:50:20You're falling for this guy.
00:50:22What?
00:50:23No, of course not.
00:50:24No.
00:50:25Yes, you are.
00:50:27I've never seen you look at a real guy like that,
00:50:28let alone a picture of one.
00:50:30Don't be ridiculous.
00:50:32I'll admit, he's cute.
00:50:35He definitely looks the part.
00:50:38We'll give him that.
00:50:39He is an actor, after all.
00:50:42So?
00:50:44I'm just saying.
00:50:45You can't believe everything you read on the web,
00:50:47especially on an actor's bio.
00:50:49He's actually very sweet, too.
00:50:52True.
00:50:53He's a real Romeo.
00:50:55And you make a great Juliet star.
00:50:58Oh, Romeo, Romeo.
00:51:01Wherefore art thou, Romeo?
00:51:03Deny thy father and refuse thy name.
00:51:06Not a lot of people know the next line of that speech.
00:51:09Classically trained.
00:51:10Sorry, I was in the neighborhood.
00:51:13Can I take you for lunch?
00:51:15I want to ask you something.
00:51:22That's up to her.
00:51:23I could eat, but whatever.
00:51:26Okay, bye-bye.
00:51:27Yeah, yeah, I, uh, I would love to eat.
00:51:31I'll just get my bag.
00:51:42Can I ask you something?
00:51:44A shoot?
00:51:45Are you really from Chicago?
00:51:48I am.
00:51:49So the other night at the party,
00:51:51when you were talking about your past,
00:51:53your mom and dad.
00:51:55Were you telling the truth?
00:51:57I was.
00:51:59I just figured it was easier that way.
00:52:02I realized I might have been going off script,
00:52:04but it just...
00:52:05it felt right.
00:52:07Honestly, it was...
00:52:09it was nice.
00:52:11See, sometimes acting's all about improvising.
00:52:14Things change and you roll with it.
00:52:17And if your partner has a great idea,
00:52:19you go with it.
00:52:20It's called...
00:52:22chemistry.
00:52:22like Laurel and Hardy
00:52:26or Newman and Redford.
00:52:29Bogie and Bacall.
00:52:33Exactly.
00:52:35So what did you...
00:52:36what did you want to ask me?
00:52:38I just want to fold something past you.
00:52:43I mean, I know you have this knack for problem solving.
00:52:45They don't call me the fix-it-go for nothing.
00:52:49Even if it's crazy and it doesn't make any sense?
00:52:52And when you think about it, it kind of does?
00:52:54Yeah, I mean, life is crazy, right?
00:52:56A lot of things in life don't make sense.
00:53:00Okay.
00:53:01Here goes.
00:53:04I'm going to be a dad.
00:53:07I hope.
00:53:09What?
00:53:11In a streaming series, a part.
00:53:13Oh.
00:53:14But my agent just called
00:53:15they want to see an audition tape.
00:53:17It's a tiny part, but it's recurring.
00:53:20If I get it.
00:53:21A part?
00:53:22Yeah.
00:53:23Hey, but they shoot the pilot here.
00:53:26Oh, really?
00:53:27Yeah.
00:53:27Then it shifts back to L.A.
00:53:29I just don't know whether I should
00:53:31send the tape in or not.
00:53:33I'm done with rejection, you know?
00:53:34Mm-hmm.
00:53:36But it's not a mechanic.
00:53:40It's a cop show.
00:53:42Would you read it?
00:53:45You know, as an editor,
00:53:46you can tell me what you think of this guy.
00:53:49You know, how I should approach his character.
00:53:51Sure.
00:53:52Really?
00:53:54Because I was thinking of
00:53:56packing this whole acting thing in.
00:53:58You know, maybe become a real accountant.
00:54:00No, Rob.
00:54:01If the part's good, I'm...
00:54:04I'm happy for you.
00:54:06I knew you'd understand.
00:54:10You know Joe Pesci was going to quit acting
00:54:12right before he got Raging Bull.
00:54:14Really?
00:54:15Mm-hmm.
00:54:16Didn't know that.
00:54:17Maybe I can stop by your office this afternoon.
00:54:20With the script.
00:54:22Yeah.
00:54:23Sure.
00:54:23Tracy, Tracy, Tracy, Tracy, Tracy, Tracy.
00:54:34Do you ever work?
00:54:38Oh, I've been working.
00:54:39Fact-checking on your boyfriend.
00:54:41No, it's not my boyfriend.
00:54:43Pull up his bio.
00:54:47There, look.
00:54:48Oh, wait.
00:54:53Look.
00:54:56What?
00:54:58Remember what he said about his dad?
00:54:59He was a waiter in a French restaurant,
00:55:01then he opened up a little place of his own.
00:55:04He did all right.
00:55:07His father is Arthur Hollingsworth,
00:55:09founder and CEO of the chain
00:55:11of Hollingsworth's fine dining restaurants.
00:55:15Okay.
00:55:16So?
00:55:17So, it means he's loaded.
00:55:19Why would he lie about that?
00:55:22It's not exactly a lie.
00:55:25More of an act.
00:55:27Hi.
00:55:28My name's Rob.
00:55:29I'm not a real serial killer,
00:55:31but I play one on TV.
00:55:32Boo.
00:55:33Ah!
00:55:35I'm so sorry.
00:55:37Hello, Shelley.
00:55:38We have to stop meeting like this.
00:55:41Robert Jones, hello.
00:55:44Back to my fact-checking.
00:55:47You up for a read?
00:55:53So, I-I thought we could run some lines, even.
00:55:56You don't mind playing the gum-smacking waitress?
00:55:58I'm the hitman who-who knocked you up.
00:56:01But I'm-I'm trying to go straight.
00:56:05Can I ask you something personal?
00:56:07Who's improvising now?
00:56:08Tell me about that restaurant that your dad opened.
00:56:18My dad?
00:56:19Yeah, I saw the photo buried in your bio page.
00:56:25You and your dad, it was a recent picture.
00:56:27You know, you pay an agent to update those things.
00:56:31Is your dad Arthur Hollingsworth?
00:56:35Yes.
00:56:36And why does that matter?
00:56:38Because my dad is Arthur Hollingsworth?
00:56:41Imagine being the son of one of the most successful restaurateurs in the country.
00:56:45Then imagine saying no to that fortune when it was offered to you.
00:56:48Sounds an awful lot like being the granddaughter of one of the greatest romance novelists of the 20th century.
00:56:56Exactly.
00:56:57I spent most of my life in that shadow, and it was awfully cold there.
00:57:06So I decided to step out into the light and just happened to be the light of the stage.
00:57:14Well, a prominent name could have opened doors for you.
00:57:17If I'm going to make it, I want it to be because I earned it, not because of who my father is.
00:57:21There's no shame in that.
00:57:27Oh, it's Maggie.
00:57:30Hello?
00:57:30Hey, hun.
00:57:31Got a minute?
00:57:31Yes?
00:57:32What are you doing?
00:57:33Actually, we're just having a drink.
00:57:35Is everything okay?
00:57:36Yeah.
00:57:37Can I see you?
00:57:38Sure.
00:57:38Tomorrow?
00:57:39Tomorrow?
00:57:39Yeah.
00:57:40I'll be there.
00:57:41Say hi to her.
00:57:42Yes.
00:57:43I'll tell him you say hello.
00:57:44Okay.
00:57:45Bye, hun.
00:57:46Okay.
00:57:46Bye.
00:57:49Maggie is coming to the office tomorrow.
00:57:51A big announcement.
00:57:54Thanks for hearing me out.
00:57:57Thanks for being honest.
00:58:07I'm afraid I've done something crazy.
00:58:10What are you talking about?
00:58:11Completely selfish, I know.
00:58:13What's going on?
00:58:15I spoke with Cloud.
00:58:17Went by a few days ago to pay for the attack of the Chad fans in the gazebo.
00:58:21Okay.
00:58:22And something struck me.
00:58:24Just felt right.
00:58:25Grandma, what have you done?
00:58:27I booked a wedding rehearsal for you and Rob.
00:58:33A dress rehearsal, really.
00:58:36You're kidding.
00:58:38Maggie.
00:58:39What a pleasant surprise.
00:58:40What's going on?
00:58:41They're having a wedding dress rehearsal?
00:58:44Hey, that's wonderful.
00:58:46What's so wonderful?
00:58:47Oh, Tracy and Rob are having a wedding dress rehearsal.
00:58:50Oh, Maggie.
00:58:56I'm sorry, sweetie.
00:58:58I should have spoken to you.
00:59:00I know you both want a small ceremony.
00:59:02And you can still have it.
00:59:05This way, no matter what happens,
00:59:07I can say I was there with you.
00:59:11Oh, Grandma.
00:59:12Grandma.
00:59:12I'm just asking for this one thing.
00:59:23The rest is up to you.
00:59:26I promise.
00:59:27Okay, Grandma.
00:59:33And you're all invited.
00:59:34This Saturday at the Somerset Tea House.
00:59:38And I want you all on your Sunday best.
00:59:45Ooh.
00:59:47You know, this is just like the surprise marriage
00:59:50in the fifth Cassandra novel.
00:59:52Remember?
00:59:52Where she falls for the Swedish prince.
00:59:55Yeah.
00:59:56It's a regular old fairy tale.
00:59:58We don't have to do this, Shelly.
01:00:07It's my grandmother's dying wish, Shelly.
01:00:15Sure.
01:00:16One last show, then.
01:00:18Maybe.
01:00:19Maybe?
01:00:20What if it's not a show?
01:00:22What do you mean?
01:00:24Rob wants to meet
01:00:25to discuss some big news.
01:00:32So you have fallen in love with this guy?
01:00:35I don't know.
01:00:38Maybe I have.
01:00:49She likes insurance ads.
01:00:51Actually, it's the series, I guess,
01:00:53Centers of the City.
01:00:54It's been streaming non-stop online.
01:00:58Oh, that reminds me.
01:00:59I have not had a chance to reblock the top.
01:01:02But I think you would make a wonderful
01:01:04hitman slash long-distance daddy.
01:01:08Though, as a working mom,
01:01:10I would not consider that a stable job for our child.
01:01:12Well, that's kind of what I want to talk to you about.
01:01:16What kind of a career can an actor carve out in the city?
01:01:19I mean, without going to L.A.?
01:01:21It's very tough.
01:01:22Which leads me to my big announcement.
01:01:25I think she brought friends.
01:01:26Run!
01:01:26I love you, Chad!
01:01:28I love you!
01:01:33My agent told me there's even an online petition
01:01:36to bring Chad back.
01:01:37No.
01:01:38What?
01:01:38Although, I did die
01:01:40in a horrible dishwasher accident.
01:01:43Wow.
01:01:44I think we may have lost them.
01:01:46Here, come on in.
01:01:48I want to tell you something.
01:01:51Oh, speaking of jobs,
01:01:58my grandmother has one more favor to ask of you.
01:02:00She's booked a dress rehearsal
01:02:02for the wedding.
01:02:04A dress rehearsal,
01:02:05but I thought we were having a small ceremony.
01:02:07I mean,
01:02:09Rob and Tracy Jones, that is.
01:02:11We are.
01:02:12I mean, that's the story.
01:02:14It's kind of a wedding gift, I guess.
01:02:16It's more for her, really.
01:02:19And hey,
01:02:20if you're going to have a wedding,
01:02:21why not have the greatest living romance novelist
01:02:23planning it for you?
01:02:25Right?
01:02:26Well, that's exciting.
01:02:28But I think I have you beat.
01:02:30Really?
01:02:33I'm not going to be a dad anymore.
01:02:35Oh!
01:02:37Broke up with the waitress already, hey?
01:02:38The pilot.
01:02:40It got picked up,
01:02:41and they want me for the lead.
01:02:43Rob?
01:02:43What?
01:02:44I have a wardrobe fitting on Saturday.
01:02:47We shoot here for a couple weeks,
01:02:48and then it's off to L.A.
01:02:50Oh, my goodness.
01:02:53Wow, that's...
01:02:54That's incredible.
01:02:56With the dress rehearsals on Saturday.
01:02:59Well, maybe we can postpone it.
01:03:05Maggie's already paid for everything.
01:03:08But this is it.
01:03:10This is my Joe Pesci moment.
01:03:16No, wait, wait, Tracy.
01:03:18I'm sure we can work it out.
01:03:21Don't worry about it, Rob.
01:03:23I'll figure something out.
01:03:25No, listen, Tracy.
01:03:26I'll call my agent.
01:03:31We'll postpone the wardrobe fitting.
01:03:35I'll be there.
01:03:39I guess this means you'll be
01:03:41relocating to L.A. now, okay?
01:03:44I have to.
01:03:47For the show.
01:03:50But Saturday, huh?
01:03:51I'll be there.
01:03:52I promise.
01:03:56One last performance, right?
01:04:23Bye.
01:04:23Bye.
01:04:23Bye.
01:04:23Bye.
01:04:23Bye.
01:04:23Bye.
01:04:23Bye.
01:04:23Bye.
01:04:23Bye.
01:04:26I feel like such a fool.
01:04:40I mean, rent-a-groom.
01:04:43The name says it all.
01:04:47He plays the romantic lead in a lot of girls' fantasies.
01:04:50I hired him to play that part.
01:05:04It was fun.
01:05:06Playing a couple.
01:05:09I just thought it
01:05:11might become something more.
01:05:15If you got caught up in the show,
01:05:16I don't blame you.
01:05:19Okay.
01:05:19Well, we just have to get through
01:05:24one last performance
01:05:26and I can write him back out of my life.
01:05:29Thanks.
01:05:45Hello, Rob.
01:05:48Dad.
01:05:52Been a long time.
01:05:53Three years this May.
01:05:54You alright?
01:05:59Yeah. Actually, I'm really good.
01:06:02You had dinner?
01:06:05I'm not staying long.
01:06:07Drink then?
01:06:09Sure.
01:06:17Thank you for coming. Take care.
01:06:24So what are you drinking?
01:06:30Club soda's just fine for me.
01:06:32Two club sodas, please.
01:06:34Of course.
01:06:35Listen, I didn't come here to fight.
01:06:37I came here because I wanted to tell you two things.
01:06:40Okay.
01:06:42First, I'm an actor.
01:06:47I know. I've seen the insurance commercials.
01:06:52No, no, no. Not that stuff. A real actor.
01:06:55I got a part.
01:06:57A lead part in a series.
01:06:59It's a great part.
01:07:02It's what I've been working for my whole life.
01:07:06Congratulations.
01:07:08I'm happy for you.
01:07:11Here's your drinks.
01:07:14You are?
01:07:17Of course.
01:07:19All I've ever asked from you is that you work hard for whatever it is you want.
01:07:24For me, it's this place.
01:07:25You know, I was hoping the dream could be shared.
01:07:29Turned into more of a wedge.
01:07:31I mean, I guess you had a right to push me away.
01:07:35I didn't push you away.
01:07:36Three years of the silent treatment. It's not exactly a gentle nudge.
01:07:39I said I didn't come here to argue.
01:07:42Well, why are you here?
01:07:48I wanted to talk to you about the ring.
01:07:50The ring?
01:07:51Yes.
01:07:53Mom's ring.
01:07:58Mom's ring.
01:08:02So it's serious.
01:08:03Yes.
01:08:04I'm in love.
01:08:05I bet I had that look on my face when I met your mom.
01:08:22You're so much like her.
01:08:25You follow your heart.
01:08:27Oh, she would be so proud of you right now.
01:08:32I miss her.
01:08:35I miss her, too.
01:08:38Just make sure you keep following your heart.
01:08:43It led you through these doors.
01:08:48Looks like it led you into someone else's heart.
01:08:52So?
01:08:53When do I get to meet her?
01:08:58Well, if all goes well.
01:08:59I'll need a table for two Saturday night.
01:09:02I like the moon.
01:09:08Woo!
01:09:13Ha!
01:09:14Trying to set a world record?
01:09:17Say that now.
01:09:20Hi.
01:09:21My name's Travis.
01:09:22I was once just like you.
01:09:23I knew which insurance plan was right for me and my family.
01:09:29But now that I'm with Stanfield Insurance, we all sleep better at night.
01:09:35Because in life, you just never know when to expect the unexpected.
01:09:41Stanfield Insurance.
01:09:43We expect the unexpected.
01:09:45Do you know that guy?
01:09:47I know him, too.
01:09:49Only his name ain't Trevor.
01:09:52It's Brad.
01:09:53See, a while back, I was trying to get back with my ex-girlfriend.
01:09:56And then this guy shows up and she says he's her fiancé.
01:10:00Only...
01:10:01Yeah, he wasn't.
01:10:03Turns out she hired this guy to act like her fiancé.
01:10:07They call it Rent-A-Groom.
01:10:09You call them and then they show up and ruin your life.
01:10:12Shut, shut, shut, shut, shut, shut, shut.
01:10:16Yeah!
01:10:19I got you.
01:10:20I got you so...
01:10:23You're going down.
01:10:25You're going down!
01:10:26Okay.
01:10:28Hey.
01:10:29Hey.
01:10:30Hey.
01:10:31Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
01:10:33What's the matter?
01:10:34You worried about the wedding rehearsal tomorrow?
01:10:36Oh, no.
01:10:37Everything's perfect.
01:10:38Dress was bought, flowers ordered, my groom is leaving for LA.
01:10:42Yeah, no.
01:10:43Everything's going to plan.
01:10:44Whoa.
01:10:45You want him to stay?
01:10:47I want him to want to stay.
01:10:59So you're upset because you fell in love with him.
01:11:02I fell in love with him by mistake.
01:11:04And that's his fault?
01:11:06Well, now's your chance to blast him with the truth.
01:11:09He's in the boardroom waiting for you.
01:11:12Rob's here.
01:11:13Yes.
01:11:14Tell him, Tracy.
01:11:16What if it doesn't change anything?
01:11:18What if it does?
01:11:21It's called rent-a-groom.
01:11:22Rent-a-groom?
01:11:23You aren't a gigolo, are you?
01:11:25No.
01:11:26It's not like that.
01:11:28People, well, women pay me to pretend to be their love interests.
01:11:33But you say you quit.
01:11:35This morning.
01:11:36And how long were you doing this?
01:11:38Three years.
01:11:39Three very long years.
01:11:42I think I've been engaged maybe 20 times.
01:11:45And I've had some doozies.
01:11:49But it's finally over.
01:11:51This endless acting.
01:11:54You know how hard it is to fake being madly in love?
01:11:57I mean, I'm a good actor, but whew.
01:12:02Then there's the engagement party.
01:12:04And all her little friends.
01:12:06I tell you, it's agony.
01:12:08It's just this part I'm playing.
01:12:11It doesn't mean anything.
01:12:13And I'm tired of pretending that it does.
01:12:16I mean, I can't wait to tell her.
01:12:23I'm ready for the real thing.
01:12:27Well, son, I think you've definitely made the right decision.
01:12:33Thanks, Dad.
01:12:35And thanks for calling.
01:12:37Bye, son.
01:12:38Tracy, hey.
01:12:47I waited at the office.
01:12:50Connie said you had to step out to take a meet.
01:12:56Tracy, please call me.
01:12:59I'd really love to talk about...
01:13:06Hey, Tracy, it's Rob again.
01:13:09I'm not sure if I did something to upset you,
01:13:12but, you know, if we could meet...
01:13:15I bet you guys.
01:13:16I bet you guys.
01:13:17I bet you guys.
01:13:18That was such a fun time.
01:13:32Good afternoon, folks.
01:13:34Well, Maggie, you look absolutely gorgeous.
01:13:38Thank you, Rob.
01:13:39You don't look so bad yourself.
01:13:40Well, it is a special day.
01:13:43Have you seen Tracy?
01:13:46Oh, now, Rob, it's bad luck to see the bride before the wedding.
01:13:50I don't think a dress rehearsal wedding counts, sweetheart.
01:13:53She's inside.
01:13:54Thank you, Maggie.
01:13:56Well, we'll see you all after the big moment.
01:13:59Everything is perfect.
01:14:01I couldn't have written this better myself.
01:14:04Good luck.
01:14:13Hey, you're not supposed to be here.
01:14:15I'm sorry, I know.
01:14:16Give me that.
01:14:20You look absolutely stunning.
01:14:23I'm just getting in the costume.
01:14:25I half expected you to send a stand-in.
01:14:27I said I'd be here, didn't I?
01:14:29Five minutes to curtain.
01:14:30Can I talk to you about something?
01:14:34There you go.
01:14:35Getting off script again.
01:14:37No improvising, remember?
01:14:39I'm directing this show as well.
01:14:41Places, everyone.
01:14:43We can't keep Maggie waiting.
01:14:44Well, can we talk after?
01:14:46Just hit your mark and say your lines.
01:14:48We can wrap this whole thing up.
01:15:07Oh, my goodness.
01:15:35I am excited.
01:15:41And nervous.
01:15:43This is not my real job, you understand.
01:15:45But I have always wanted to do this.
01:15:48And when Margaret Westmoreland asked me to preside, well...
01:15:51Shh!
01:15:55Hey, darling.
01:16:05Yes, I do.
01:16:19Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of Robert Jones and Tracy Westmoreland.
01:16:27Marriage is a sacred bond, a commitment to one another born from the seed of destiny, nurtured with true love to blossom into the flower of matrimony.
01:16:43Before we proceed, I must ask you both if there is any impediment to this union.
01:16:48Actually, there is something I'd like to say.
01:16:50Tracy.
01:16:52I object!
01:16:58I object because this man is an actor.
01:17:05Oh, my God, it's true.
01:17:06I'm not really a justice of the piece.
01:17:08What? You idiot. Him!
01:17:10Todd?
01:17:11His real name is Robert J. Hollingsworth.
01:17:13He works for an outfit called Rent-A-Groom.
01:17:16Tracy.
01:17:17What's he on about?
01:17:18Tracy hired this guy to fool Maggie.
01:17:21Tracy, is this true?
01:17:24Yes, it's true.
01:17:26I'm so sorry.
01:17:28I never meant for it to go this far, but now that it has, I'm glad this whole charade is over.
01:17:35Charade?
01:17:36Is that all this has been to you?
01:17:39Yeah, Rob.
01:17:41It's just a part I'm playing.
01:17:44It doesn't mean anything.
01:17:46I'm tired of pretending that it does.
01:17:49Tracy, wait, wait.
01:17:50No, no, no.
01:17:51Wait, please.
01:17:54Audrey.
01:17:59Maggie, I am so, so truly sorry.
01:18:03No, I'm sorry.
01:18:05This is all my fault.
01:18:07The ring that is on Tracy's hand, it belonged to my mother.
01:18:13I was going to give it to Tracy for real this time, but I can see now that that's not what she wants.
01:18:20These last few days have been filled with a few half-truths, but there is one thing that is very real.
01:18:25I truly love your granddaughter.
01:18:38Walk away.
01:18:44Maggie.
01:18:45Maggie.
01:18:46Maggie.
01:18:47Maggie.
01:18:48Maggie, give me a hand.
01:18:55Maggie.
01:18:56Maggie.
01:18:57Maggie.
01:18:58Maggie.
01:18:59Maggie.
01:19:00Maggie.
01:19:01Maggie.
01:19:03Hi, Trey.
01:19:04How's the new batch of jalopies?
01:19:05Hi, Trey.
01:19:06How's the new batch of jalopies?
01:19:16Any word about your grandma?
01:19:18It's been two weeks since she collapsed.
01:19:27Doctors are trying to stay optimistic, but I can't help thinking I did this.
01:19:35No, Tracy.
01:19:36Don't say that.
01:19:37I thought it would make her happy.
01:19:38I thought...
01:19:39I don't know what to do.
01:19:40It's not a spell.
01:19:41Grandpa?
01:19:42Go.
01:19:43No.
01:19:44No.
01:19:45No.
01:19:46No.
01:19:47No.
01:19:48No.
01:19:49No.
01:19:50No.
01:19:51No.
01:19:52No.
01:19:53No.
01:19:54No.
01:19:55No.
01:19:56No.
01:19:57No.
01:19:58No.
01:19:59No.
01:20:00No.
01:20:01No.
01:20:02No.
01:20:03No.
01:20:04No.
01:20:11How are you?
01:20:12Ring.
01:20:13Ring?
01:20:14Oh, right, the prop ring.
01:20:15I totally forgot about...
01:20:17Yeah.
01:20:18I think I threw it in my purse.
01:20:19You want to see it?
01:20:20Yeah?
01:20:21It should be in here somewhere.
01:20:27You're right.
01:20:28I should probably mail it back to him or directly to the prop hose he got it from.
01:20:33Ma.
01:20:34It's raw. It's real.
01:20:38It's mother's.
01:20:42I don't understand.
01:20:45Find his father.
01:21:04Can I help you?
01:21:08Yes. Are you Arthur Hollingsworth?
01:21:10I am.
01:21:11Mr. Hollingsworth, my name is...
01:21:13Tracy Westmore.
01:21:15Yes.
01:21:16You look exactly as Rob described you.
01:21:21I think I have something that belongs to you.
01:21:28I have not seen that in a long time.
01:21:34Let's go have a seat.
01:21:44It belonged to my wife, Lucille.
01:21:50When she passed away, Rob asked if he could have it.
01:21:54He said he wanted to put it on the finger of the girl he loved.
01:21:58I guess he found her.
01:21:59I called him the day before your dress rehearsal to ask him if he was sure.
01:22:09That kid's never been more sure of anything in his life.
01:22:14He even quit that rent-a-groom job.
01:22:18He did?
01:22:19That very morning.
01:22:21He said they were parts.
01:22:23He was playing.
01:22:24He was tired of pretending.
01:22:27He said he wanted to make it real.
01:22:30And he wanted to make it real with you.
01:22:35Can I ask you, Tracy?
01:22:36Why the cold feet?
01:22:39I think I heard the wrong end of that phone call, Arthur.
01:22:51Hold on to it.
01:22:56Oh, sweetie.
01:23:07Well, did I miss anything while I was away?
01:23:11Gramps.
01:23:15Did you find his father?
01:23:17Yes.
01:23:18And the ring?
01:23:19I have it.
01:23:23Gramps, I never meant to hurt you.
01:23:25Oh.
01:23:27Listen, kiddo.
01:23:29I've written enough romance novels in my time to know what true love looks like.
01:23:35And I think I may have believed your story because you were falling in love.
01:23:40And you can't fake that.
01:23:44So, I have one question for you.
01:23:48Yes?
01:23:50Why?
01:23:51Are you still sitting here?
01:23:54Hm?
01:23:56Tracy.
01:23:57I don't know where they're shooting.
01:23:58But I know they wrapped today.
01:24:00Then...
01:24:01He leaves for LA.
01:24:02Hi.
01:24:03Hi.
01:24:04Hi.
01:24:05How did you find me?
01:24:06Shelly told me you were here.
01:24:07Maggie, is she alright?
01:24:08She had an accident.
01:24:09Right after you left the dresser or something.
01:24:10Oh no.
01:24:11She's not right.
01:24:12She...
01:24:13She...
01:24:14She's not right.
01:24:15She's not right.
01:24:16She's not right.
01:24:17She is not right.
01:24:18She's not right.
01:24:19She just woke up.
01:24:20She...
01:24:21She...
01:24:22She just woke up.
01:24:27She...
01:24:28He just woke up.
01:24:29Yeah, I know.
01:24:30I'm sorry.
01:24:31Hi.
01:24:32How are you?
01:24:33Hi.
01:24:34Hi.
01:24:35Hi.
01:24:36How did you find me?
01:24:37She filled me in on this.
01:24:47I went to see your dad.
01:24:49You did?
01:24:53He told me everything.
01:24:58But you're still here.
01:25:01With the show, I thought it went to LA.
01:25:03Yeah, it did. Without me.
01:25:07I quit.
01:25:11I thought this was my big break,
01:25:13but I realized over these last few days...
01:25:17You.
01:25:19You've been my big break all along.
01:25:22And I've been racking my brain on the drive over here.
01:25:25How to play the scene where I run across town
01:25:28and find the beautiful book editor and tell her
01:25:31how madly in love I am with her.
01:25:37I think I can help you run some lines.
01:25:41What do I do with this?
01:25:55Hold on to it.
01:25:57It'll play in a later scene.
01:26:01I know that I'm in a while.
01:26:03I'm not mad at you.
01:26:05I think I'm sure I'll get a little bit in a way.
01:26:07You did the last week.
01:26:08You did the last week.
01:26:09I was out last week.
01:26:11I was out there.
01:26:13You made that once.
01:26:15You are just in a row.
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