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00:00:00Hey there, baby girl. I'm gonna be your mom. That's right. Just you and me. Unless we can
00:00:22find someone who checks all of the boxes, which I have to admit hasn't worked out so far.
00:00:30Speaking of. Hey, I was just about to call you. My goddaughter's concert should be
00:00:37over in a couple hours, so I should be able to meet for a drink by nine. Great.
00:00:42And by the way, what's your take on kids?
00:00:48All right, you two. Make sure you have everything. Mara, let me do that for you.
00:01:04Mom, got it.
00:01:11Oh, slow down, Mr. Healy. This isn't the MD500.
00:01:17That was fast.
00:01:25Nyla!
00:01:27I'm so glad you made it.
00:01:31What are you doing out here? Isn't the concert about to start?
00:01:34I needed a minute.
00:01:35You're missing him, aren't you?
00:01:39I'm okay. I just...
00:01:42I wish Mara had her father here.
00:01:46Would I help you if I said he's here in spirit?
00:01:51No. Because you don't believe in all that stuff.
00:01:56Well, I'll buy into it if it helps you deal.
00:02:00Only for tonight, though.
00:02:01Yeah.
00:02:03Yeah.
00:02:03Okay.
00:02:04Oh.
00:02:12Harper?
00:02:13Hi, Nyla, right? Mara's mom.
00:02:18Yes. Oh, and this is Tori, her godmom. Harper is the school's PR specialist and organizer of everything in between.
00:02:26Nice to meet you.
00:02:27So is that the PR or the everything in between?
00:02:32Um, are you okay?
00:02:34Well, I guess that everyone's gonna know soon enough. So, um, my husband just asked for a separation. No biggie.
00:02:41I'm sure we'll work it out. Um, excuse me. I just need some fresh air.
00:02:46You know what? Me too.
00:02:53Sorry.
00:02:54No, no. It's totally fine.
00:02:58It's a huge achievement. In fact, I was thinking we should celebrate.
00:03:01Yeah.
00:03:02Okay. Let's call it a date.
00:03:04Oh.
00:03:07Um, I'm sorry, Monsieur Jean. Could we pick this up another time?
00:03:11Of course, yeah. I'll see you after the council.
00:03:14Sorry, we didn't mean to interrupt VP Bell.
00:03:17No interruption. Um, in fact, I'm not even sure what the protocol is. Um, you know, um,
00:03:23why aren't you guys in your seats? The show's about to start.
00:03:26We were just taking a break.
00:03:28You should join us.
00:03:30My husband and I are on a little bit of a break.
00:03:32Oh.
00:03:34And, um, I haven't gotten emotional about Abdi's passing for months, but tonight...
00:03:42My date bailed on me.
00:03:45After I told him I've adopted a baby girl.
00:03:47I don't know.
00:03:48What?
00:03:48Oh!
00:03:49Congratulations.
00:03:52Well, other than the baby news, it doesn't seem like any of us are having a particularly great night.
00:04:00Except, look at the four of us.
00:04:03Confiding and kind of dishing on...
00:04:06Our love lives. Or lack of it.
00:04:10It did feel really good to just let all that out.
00:04:13And it's all in the vault.
00:04:15Even your faculty affair.
00:04:16No affair!
00:04:18Love club. A picture?
00:04:21What?
00:04:36Arfabble, do you remember?
00:04:37It's honourable to you!
00:04:39Working on the attic.
00:04:40Where far is it?
00:04:41From our table at the side.
00:04:45And if you're in the attic...
00:04:46You sort of do that.
00:04:46It's unbelievable.
00:04:47What time does that sound like?
00:04:49Wait for the NFT?
00:04:50Not so beaten all theIK.
00:04:53What do you ever forget?
00:04:57There, it's a prerecoulding plan on.
00:04:58Have fun!
00:05:01Okay?
00:05:02Here.
00:05:03Have fun.
00:05:04What's it?
00:05:04...kids author, Harry Olson.
00:05:27Has he signed with anyone yet?
00:05:29Not yet.
00:05:30There she is.
00:05:33Thanks for taking care of my little princess.
00:05:36Oh, look at you.
00:05:38Standing up.
00:05:40Hi.
00:05:41No luck with the nanny?
00:05:42Oh, not unless I want to leave this angel with an incompetence or overbearing know-it-all.
00:05:49Set up a call with Harry.
00:05:50I need to land him before anyone else does.
00:05:52On it.
00:06:03Justin.
00:06:04Dory.
00:06:05You're looking stunning as always.
00:06:06Oh, thank you.
00:06:07You know, I was pleasantly surprised when you invited me here tonight.
00:06:10It's much more intimate than our restaurant rendezvous.
00:06:12It feels like maybe this is the next step.
00:06:13Well, we're about to find out.
00:06:14Yeah.
00:06:15Why don't you make yourself at home in the kitchen, and I'll be right back.
00:06:16Sounds good.
00:06:17Uh, Tori.
00:06:18Who's this?
00:06:19Uh, who's this?
00:06:20Who's this?
00:06:21Why don't you make yourself at home in the kitchen and I'll be right back. Sounds good
00:06:42Uh, Tori
00:06:46Who's this?
00:06:51Justin, meet my daughter Alice
00:07:21Ladies, I know it's a busy time.
00:07:36And I'm getting a taste for how busy it is for you working moms after cutting my maternity leave short.
00:07:43Still, I think lunch is in order. Don't worry, no dating, 9-1-1. In fact, I don't even know if I have time for that anymore.
00:07:50So let's just pencil in a time so I can dish with my three favorite women.
00:07:57Oh, Nyla, did you get me that dress you brought in from the spring collection arrangements?
00:08:00I did and I will drop it off to you later.
00:08:02How about some mimosas? Because prepping to be a full-on principal is very stressful.
00:08:09You all only have one or two kids to worry about, but when school starts, I have 243.
00:08:16True, but I also have a PR company to run and at least three community initiatives in the works.
00:08:23Can we get some more bread, please?
00:08:24Okay, Tori, you called us all for lunch, so what happened with Justin?
00:08:25Well, I introduced him to Alice and then he bailed. Not that I was optimistic.
00:08:26But I don't know what happened to you later.
00:08:27How about some mimosas? Because prepping to be a full-on principal is very stressful.
00:08:30You all only have one or two kids to worry about, but when school starts, I have 243.
00:08:35True, but I also have a PR company to run and at least three community initiatives in the works.
00:08:40Can we get some more bread, please?
00:08:42Okay, Tori, you called us all for lunch, so what happened with Justin?
00:08:47Well, I introduced him to Alice and then he bailed. Not that I was optimistic.
00:08:53I mean, it was already impossible finding the right man even before Alice.
00:08:56And now they're either done having kids or they're just looking for someone to look after theirs.
00:09:01Why don't you try a younger guy?
00:09:03All the ones at our office are looking for more mature women these days.
00:09:06Really?
00:09:08Not me. Lance and I are ironing things out.
00:09:12Harper might be on to something with the whole younger angle.
00:09:17As long as your puppy's not too immature.
00:09:19Maybe this is it.
00:09:20Maybe I'll never find someone for me or for Alice.
00:09:23Well, that sounds a bit bleak.
00:09:26Well, ever since we joined this club, we haven't really seen you on a date either.
00:09:30Look, it's not bleak or sad or whatever, okay?
00:09:33Because I'm busy enough and sleep deprived enough as a new mom and CEO,
00:09:37who by the way, still hasn't signed anyone since my dad handed over the reins to his flagship.
00:09:40So I really need to land this new kid's author.
00:09:46Oh, yep. And I'm needed back at the office.
00:09:48Oh, what about lunch?
00:09:49Oh, I'm good. I just ate like a loaf of bread.
00:09:51But you guys carry on and I'll catch up with you later, okay?
00:09:55Okay. Bye.
00:09:58Bye, Alice.
00:10:01Okay, so maybe she is right as rain?
00:10:04Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:10:06I have known Tori a long time and when something's off, carves happen.
00:10:12Lots of carves.
00:10:13Again, the Friday meeting used to be shared just to account for Alice's schedule.
00:10:20Tori, of course, will be available for meetings and what have you so that he's meeting in account if we're going to...
00:10:26Hi there.
00:10:28My name is Finn McDougal and I'm here to see Tori Linton.
00:10:32Do you have a meeting?
00:10:33No, I was just hoping I could drop off my manuscript to her.
00:10:38Just leave it here.
00:10:42Actually, if you don't mind, I'd like to give it to her in person.
00:10:45Just give it a quick elevator pitch and the premise.
00:10:47She'll get to it. After these.
00:11:02As I was saying, let's make sure everyone on the floor...
00:11:06Hi.
00:11:18Hi.
00:11:19And we're back.
00:11:21What time's that call with Harry?
00:11:232 p.m.
00:11:24Anything else pressing?
00:11:25Not a thing.
00:11:26Great.
00:11:27We'll be in my office.
00:11:29I don't blame Tori for giving up. It's hard being a new mom with no help.
00:11:32She's been looking for a nanny, but her standards are so darn high.
00:11:36Says helicopter Mama Shaw.
00:11:39I do not helicopter.
00:11:41Besides, you'd be running background checks.
00:11:44That is just due diligence.
00:11:46Okay, you guys know I have the scoop on all the best nannies through the mother's group I launched.
00:11:50I could just arrange an interview after work and we can help her find a new one.
00:11:54Maybe, with more Tori time, she'll be back on the prowl.
00:11:57Oh, on the prowl.
00:11:59Well, thank you for coming by, and we'll be in touch.
00:12:07Okay.
00:12:13So, what did you think?
00:12:16No way.
00:12:17Really?
00:12:18I thought she had great energy.
00:12:20Yeah.
00:12:21Yeah, sure, if you like Mary Poppins trying to shove sugar down your throat.
00:12:24Mary Poppins is lovely, and we've interviewed everyone on the list who are all highly qualified.
00:12:28Well, sometimes a manuscript my interns rate four stars is a two star to me.
00:12:33Now, who wants pasta for dinner?
00:12:35Who wants pasta for dinner?
00:12:43Okay.
00:12:44You are not a stalker.
00:12:54You are persistent.
00:12:56You are the next great writer that Linton Publishing's been looking for.
00:13:01That is you.
00:13:02You are that.
00:13:03Okay.
00:13:04Okay.
00:13:05Okay.
00:13:06Okay.
00:13:07Okay.
00:13:08Okay.
00:13:09Okay.
00:13:10Okay.
00:13:11You've got Pene Fuseli.
00:13:24Guess we're not done.
00:13:26Who's left?
00:13:27No one.
00:13:31Oh!
00:13:32Non gender specific.
00:13:33I like it!
00:13:34Come in.
00:13:35Come in.
00:13:37Uh, Minnie?
00:13:38Well, why not?
00:13:39It was just Tori and her dad growing up, so this might actually speak to her.
00:13:42I don't see his resume in here.
00:13:45Why don't you talk to my assistants here, and I'll be right back.
00:13:50Great.
00:13:51Please.
00:13:56So, why don't we start with your name?
00:13:59Because I don't see you in here.
00:14:01Oh, uh, Finn.
00:14:02Finn, Finley, McDougal.
00:14:05Oh, Irish.
00:14:07Yes.
00:14:08On me, father's side.
00:14:11Um, so what experience do you have?
00:14:14Um, I've actually been honing my craft for a number of years now.
00:14:18I love how you refer to it as a craft.
00:14:21Well, it is a creative field.
00:14:24I agree.
00:14:25You have to be very creative to keep the little ones interest.
00:14:28And the big ones.
00:14:29Uh, speaking of, do you have experience connecting with all age groups?
00:14:34Um, I would say that my current work speaks to a more mature audience.
00:14:42But I'm happy to switch gears.
00:14:44You know, if that's what it takes to get the first one off the door.
00:14:48Okay, Alice has been refusing to eat her vegetables lately, so maybe you can give it a try.
00:14:55Yeah.
00:14:58It's okay.
00:15:01It's you.
00:15:02Me.
00:15:04Um, okay.
00:15:06You know, he's got a different vibe about him than whatever it is.
00:15:17I like it.
00:15:18Yeah.
00:15:18Yeah, I mean, well, he only has to impress one person.
00:15:23Alice, of course.
00:15:25Right?
00:15:27Alice.
00:15:28Alice.
00:15:28All done.
00:15:36Seriously?
00:15:37You didn't eat it yourself, did you?
00:15:40Was I supposed to?
00:15:41By the mess on Alice's face, it looks like she ate it here.
00:15:45Oh.
00:15:46Okay.
00:15:46Yeah, I will, uh, I'll grab a cloth.
00:15:49So?
00:15:49What do you think?
00:15:50Oh, come on.
00:15:52It was one spoonful.
00:15:53He has to check off more boxes than that.
00:15:55Except we're running out of time.
00:15:57No, I agree with Tori.
00:15:58You don't want to make an impulsive decision.
00:16:00Where's his resume?
00:16:01I, I didn't see it.
00:16:03Maybe I forgot to print it, but anyone...
00:16:05Alice!
00:16:08Alice!
00:16:09No, no, no, no, no!
00:16:09Oh, hey there.
00:16:13Oh, that was a close one.
00:16:15You're hired.
00:16:18Alice, meet your new nanny.
00:16:22Come here.
00:16:25Silly girl.
00:16:27Got you!
00:16:29No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
00:16:35Oh, hey, how'd it go?
00:16:38Well, um, I was hired.
00:16:43I thought you were going to Linton to get your book published.
00:16:46I was.
00:16:47I did.
00:16:48But when I got there, they shoved my manuscript underneath a stack this high.
00:16:53So I spent the rest of the day trying to figure out where the publisher lives so that I could hand deliver one to her.
00:16:58But then, when I got there, they hired me.
00:17:02As a nanny.
00:17:05What?
00:17:07Yeah.
00:17:08Yeah.
00:17:08Uh, uh, uh, as a nanny.
00:17:09Well, at first I just thought she was some sort of eccentric, trying to get me to jump through hoops.
00:17:15Let me feed her baby.
00:17:16So you're actually doing this?
00:17:18Well, of course I am.
00:17:19I've been working my whole life to get my words published.
00:17:22I've been dreaming of it since grade school.
00:17:24What better way to get in with Tori Linton than by looking after her kid?
00:17:28Except you have no experience being a nanny.
00:17:31Or do you?
00:17:32Because I can't keep up with all your jobs.
00:17:34I was a camp counselor for a few summers.
00:17:36Hey, now that's experience.
00:17:38I think so.
00:17:39Yeah.
00:17:39Speaking of, can you whip me up a legit-looking resume?
00:17:42Maybe answer the phone if they call, be a reference?
00:17:44Whatever pays the rent, my friend.
00:17:58Top of the morning to ya.
00:18:00Morning.
00:18:01Come in.
00:18:01I've already fed Alice her bottle so she won't be hungry for a while,
00:18:06but I've written out a checklist along with a few other things to take note of.
00:18:09Oh, uh, I've also brought a few items I like to use.
00:18:15Uh, ooh, the ever-popular teething giraffe.
00:18:18Yeah.
00:18:19Oh, and, uh, and the woozle.
00:18:23Never fails to amuse.
00:18:26Is, uh, Alice teething yet, or...?
00:18:29She has two and a half teeth in.
00:18:30Two and a half.
00:18:32Oh, I, right, I, uh, I think I remember that from when I was feeding her.
00:18:37This is for you.
00:18:38There's a checklist in the back.
00:18:40Oh.
00:18:41Okay.
00:18:42Wow.
00:18:43I will review this.
00:18:45When Alice is napping.
00:18:46Chapter 32.
00:18:48Sleep schedule.
00:18:49Got it.
00:18:5032.
00:18:51All right.
00:18:52I should go.
00:19:00Is everything okay?
00:19:03Yes.
00:19:05It's, it's just odd.
00:19:07You know, leaving her for the first time.
00:19:10Well, maybe stay, then.
00:19:16Uh, you can work from home, and, uh, I'll look after Alice, and then that way we can,
00:19:20uh, get to know each other.
00:19:24And then if she's missing you, you're here.
00:19:27Will she miss me?
00:19:29Is that your experience?
00:19:31Yes.
00:19:32Okay, you know, maybe this wasn't such a good idea after all.
00:19:34No, no, I mean, yes, this is great.
00:19:38Everything's gonna be great.
00:19:39I, I have it all under control.
00:19:41It's all right here.
00:19:47All right.
00:19:48Well, um, don't hesitate to call me.
00:19:52You know, if there's anything.
00:19:54Anything at all.
00:19:55No, I definitely will.
00:19:57Okay.
00:20:00And, uh, you, you have a, a good day at work.
00:20:03Uh-huh.
00:20:04What about that celebrity chef?
00:20:11She took her cookbook to banter.
00:20:13Really?
00:20:13Yeah.
00:20:14I thought she'd love our pitch.
00:20:16Agreed.
00:20:16I mean, who doesn't want their book title on a wine label?
00:20:19Right?
00:20:22Oh, uh, by the way, your father's on his way in.
00:20:25Hmm?
00:20:25What?
00:20:26When did he fly in?
00:20:26An hour ago.
00:20:28Should I cancel the rest of your day?
00:20:29Yes, please.
00:20:31On it.
00:20:34Hi, huge favor to ask.
00:20:41Could you and the others stop by mine quick and check in on Alice?
00:20:44It's odd.
00:20:54I don't recall seeing Miss Finn on my short list or long list of nannies.
00:20:58Well, it doesn't matter.
00:20:59What matters is we got Tori the help she needs.
00:21:02Then why did she call us?
00:21:04Just going to pick it up in a second.
00:21:18I don't know, I'll just be okay.
00:21:24Hi. Again.
00:21:26Can I help you?
00:21:28Well, Tori asked us to check in.
00:21:30You know, first day jitters, leaving her baby.
00:21:32Oh, um... Maybe?
00:21:34Oh, uh, come...
00:21:36Come on...
00:21:38in.
00:21:40I like your shirt.
00:21:42Thanks.
00:21:44Oh, what's your step?
00:21:48Oh, sorry.
00:21:50It's okay.
00:21:52Where is Alice?
00:21:54Oh, she's just napping.
00:21:56Oh, well, that's good news.
00:21:58Yes, because we wouldn't be able to find her in this mess.
00:22:02Oh, yeah, sorry about the mess.
00:22:04Things got a little wild this morning because we're having so much fun.
00:22:08Typical man-child.
00:22:10I know his kind.
00:22:12What's wrong with being human at heart?
00:22:14Ladies, we're just gonna have to whip them into shape.
00:22:16Otherwise, Tori will never give another nanny-manny or man a chance.
00:22:36Dad!
00:22:37Why didn't you tell me you were coming?
00:22:39I have to announce myself at my own company.
00:22:42Of course not.
00:22:43I'm kidding.
00:22:44It was last minute.
00:22:45I thought that I would hop across the pond and bring Gregory.
00:22:47Greg, meet Tori Linton, my daughter and new CEO of our flagship division.
00:22:52It's a pleasure.
00:22:53I've heard so much about you.
00:22:54Really?
00:22:55Greg's been with us in the UK for the last six months where he's doing a banger job signing new talent.
00:23:01Did I say that right?
00:23:02It's like you were born in Manchester.
00:23:04So, Greg, what brings you across the pond?
00:23:06Well, I wanted to meet the great Tori Linton, so I requested a transfer.
00:23:11I'm truly honored to be working with you.
00:23:16Well, welcome aboard.
00:23:19Drew?
00:23:20Yes?
00:23:21Would you mind setting Greg here up in one of the vacant offices, please?
00:23:25And then Tori will show you the robes.
00:23:28Well, can't wait.
00:23:30Please?
00:23:31Yeah.
00:23:54Hello?
00:23:55Oh, I'm home.
00:23:57You're still here. Is everything okay?
00:24:00Fine and dandy.
00:24:01Great. Then today was a successful day because that man is perfect.
00:24:06Well, maybe mildly competent.
00:24:09No, no, no, no, no, no. You're right. Finn worked out wonderfully.
00:24:14No, no, I'm not talking about the mani. I'm talking about Greg.
00:24:17My dad brought him in from the UK office, and I can already tell he checks a lot of boxes.
00:24:22He already knows I have a daughter, and he's actually excited to meet her.
00:24:25Hey there.
00:24:26How's my girl doing?
00:24:28She's great. We were just blowing some bubbles out back.
00:24:31I was doing the blowing, and she was a grab.
00:24:34But do you want to come join us? A little debrief?
00:24:37Of course. I'll fill you all in later.
00:24:40That's right. Take two. Go do some bubbles.
00:24:42You want to get some bubbles?
00:24:42Yeah, you do. The bubbles are so good.
00:24:46I guess the saying is true. When you stop looking for it, you find it.
00:24:51She seems pretty sold.
00:24:52Except, I've never seen a man make Tori smile like that.
00:25:02Oh, wow, is that magic? Look at those bubbles.
00:25:05Oh, good morning.
00:25:10Good morning. Good morning, my princess.
00:25:14Hi.
00:25:14I read. Aren't you supposed to check the temperature?
00:25:27I mean, I normally just do it on my wrist.
00:25:29Oh, right. That, uh, that's easier.
00:25:39Um, I, uh, prepped you your bagel.
00:25:42Oh. Thank you.
00:25:44I noticed you grabbed it on your way out yesterday.
00:25:46It's, uh, toasted with, uh, just a little bit of butter.
00:25:49Is that okay?
00:25:50It is. Yeah.
00:25:53Yeah.
00:25:56So, uh, busy day at work then?
00:25:59Always.
00:26:00Mm.
00:26:01What is it that you do, exactly?
00:26:04Book publishing.
00:26:05Oh. Wow.
00:26:07So, what is it about a book that makes you decide to publish it?
00:26:11Originality, a gripping story, relatable characters.
00:26:14Isn't that right?
00:26:15Mm-hmm.
00:26:16Yeah.
00:26:16Mm-hmm.
00:26:17Mm-hmm.
00:26:18Yeah.
00:26:18Mm-hmm.
00:26:20Ugh, I have to go.
00:26:22But I'll see you two after five.
00:26:23We'll be here.
00:26:25Okay.
00:26:25You be good.
00:26:26Yay.
00:26:28Oh.
00:26:29Don't forget the bagel.
00:26:30Yeah.
00:26:37You know what I think we're gonna do?
00:26:40You and I are gonna go on a field trip.
00:26:42Because I know my book checks off all your mommy's boxes.
00:26:48Good morning.
00:26:50Good morning, boss.
00:26:51Here.
00:26:52I heard you have a penchant for baked goods, so I got you the UK Delicacy scones.
00:27:01They're so thoughtful.
00:27:03You know, I just had a bagel.
00:27:06My Manny got it for me this morning, so I'm gonna have to dive into these later.
00:27:09Oh, I'm sorry, your what?
00:27:10Manny.
00:27:11It's what we call a male nanny.
00:27:13Oh.
00:27:14Now, let's strategize, because this kid's book that Harry Olsen wrote has everyone clamoring
00:27:19to sign him.
00:27:20Don't worry, I'm on the case.
00:27:33I was thinking we could offer him a three-year contract with the option to renew and branch
00:27:38out into literature, seen as, well, most authors want to be taken seriously.
00:27:43Right, although I think authors who write for children have a certain gift.
00:27:47Sorry to interrupt, but Creative needs you to sign off on the new Ice Hills book cover.
00:27:50I'll be right back.
00:27:55I'll, uh, I'll grab you a coffee.
00:27:57That's not why you were hired.
00:27:59I know, but I don't mind adding it to the job description.
00:28:01I know, but I don't mind adding it to the job description.
00:28:10Wow, look at this.
00:28:13Look at how fancy Mommy's office is, huh?
00:28:16Mommy's a big, important boss lady.
00:28:18Yes, she is.
00:28:20Yes, she is.
00:28:22Let's make sure she gets this very important manuscript.
00:28:28Dad's why we brought it.
00:28:30Hey, can I help you?
00:28:31Hey, uh, no, no, we're good.
00:28:33We're just here to see, uh, see Tori, uh, Miss Linton, mm-hmm, with her baby, mm-hmm.
00:28:38Ben?
00:28:39Hey!
00:28:39What are you guys doing here?
00:28:40Oh, we just, uh, we just came to see you.
00:28:42Yeah, felt like, uh, this little one was missing her mommy.
00:28:47Oh, I was missing you too, my angel.
00:28:50This is your daughter I've heard so much about.
00:28:52Yeah.
00:28:53May I?
00:28:53Oh, of course.
00:28:55Want to go see Greg?
00:28:57Oh, hi.
00:29:02Oh, oh.
00:29:03Ow!
00:29:04Ow!
00:29:05Ow!
00:29:06Oh!
00:29:06Oh!
00:29:07Oh!
00:29:08Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:29:10Oh, come here.
00:29:11Oh, you're okay.
00:29:13Are you okay?
00:29:14Oh.
00:29:15No worries.
00:29:16Here, here.
00:29:16Could you, uh, help Greg, like, clean her up a bit?
00:29:20Yeah, sure.
00:29:22I can do that.
00:29:23You sure?
00:29:24Uh.
00:29:26Yeah.
00:29:26Oh, okay, thank you.
00:29:27Mm-hmm.
00:29:28Oh.
00:29:30You're tired.
00:29:33Um.
00:29:34You know what, she's seeming pretty tired.
00:29:35Maybe I should take her home for a nap.
00:29:37Yeah, probably better.
00:29:38Hey, we have one.
00:29:39We put you back in this.
00:29:41Thanks for stopping by.
00:29:42Yes.
00:29:43It's bedtime for baby Alice.
00:29:45Oh, no.
00:29:46Oh.
00:29:46You might fall asleep right here right now.
00:29:48All right, I'll see you at home.
00:29:48Yeah, I'll see you at home.
00:29:49Bye.
00:29:50Bye, Greg.
00:29:55I'm so sorry.
00:29:56Let me have that dry cleaned.
00:29:57Absolutely not.
00:29:58It's my pleasure having your child's birth all over me.
00:30:01And, in fact, I hope I get the opportunity again.
00:30:04But before that, I was wondering if I could have the opportunity to take you for dinner.
00:30:09If I might be so bold.
00:30:10Hello?
00:30:12Hello?
00:30:31We're home.
00:30:32Oh, I'm yelling.
00:30:32She talked to us over.
00:30:33I'm so glad you came over.
00:30:41I have so much to tell you.
00:30:42Oh, I am all eyes and ears.
00:30:45So, who is the fairy tale fan?
00:30:47I saw the Brothers Grimm collection in the bookshelf.
00:30:50That would be me.
00:30:50Yeah, well, I had the Aesop collection when I was a kid.
00:30:56It was a limited edition.
00:30:58My favorite was the Mouse and the Lion.
00:31:01Oh, mine was the tortoise and the hare.
00:31:04Look at that, both of you little bookworms.
00:31:09Have you looked at these?
00:31:11They look like they're on the verge.
00:31:13Really?
00:31:13Give me one.
00:31:15Okay.
00:31:17Mm.
00:31:18Yeah, good catch.
00:31:19Yeah.
00:31:20Mm-hmm.
00:31:21By the way, could you stay later tomorrow night?
00:31:24I have a dinner.
00:31:25With who?
00:31:26My colleague, Greg.
00:31:29I can do that.
00:31:30Well, my roommate, Ben, is hosting a Call of Duty tourney,
00:31:34so I'd rather not be there anyway.
00:31:36That's great.
00:31:37Thanks, Ben.
00:31:38Yeah.
00:31:41Oh, I will.
00:31:42That's me.
00:31:44That's a hungry cry.
00:31:46Mm-hmm.
00:31:46So, seems like Finn is really working out.
00:31:55Well, surprisingly, he hasn't let me down yet.
00:31:58He even brought Alice to the office today.
00:32:00You know, I've always felt that the most attractive trait in a man is his connection with your kids.
00:32:05Lance has always been so great with the kids.
00:32:08But what's even sweeter is a man who connects with children that aren't even his.
00:32:13Oh, I agree.
00:32:14You should have seen Greg today with Alice.
00:32:16He was amazing.
00:32:17I mean, that's a plus, but I was actually talking about Finn.
00:32:20I saw your little connection earlier.
00:32:24No.
00:32:25No, no, no.
00:32:26Well, don't poo on an idea unless you've proven it's a bad one.
00:32:29Mm-mm.
00:32:30Trust me, Finn wouldn't check off a single box on my list.
00:32:33Is this a hypothetical list?
00:32:36Come on.
00:32:36Everyone knows what they want or what they don't want,
00:32:38and that is not what I want.
00:32:51Hey, how's the mission going?
00:32:52Oh, just still working on strategy.
00:32:55But I tell you, this Alice, she's just the cutest.
00:33:00She has this thing with her face when she gets excited.
00:33:02It's like...
00:33:03Here, take a look.
00:33:05I snapped this photo of the two of us.
00:33:09Oh, yeah.
00:33:11Okay, then.
00:33:16Now I just need to figure out a strategic place to leave my manuscript.
00:33:21Not at the bottom of some pile, you know?
00:33:22Well, then find out where she likes to read and just leave it there.
00:33:26Like you, you always write in the park.
00:33:28First place!
00:33:29Yes!
00:33:30I wonder why.
00:33:31You know, it's been a while since I've taken some me time, so thank you.
00:33:48Hey, thank you for sharing your time with me.
00:33:52Cheers.
00:33:53Cheers.
00:33:57If you need to check in, please.
00:34:00Oh, no, it's fine.
00:34:01I'm sure Finn has everything under control.
00:34:03You know, it's interesting, this money business.
00:34:09Do you ever fear it might be a bit confusing for Alice having another man around the house that's not her father?
00:34:14Well, she doesn't have one.
00:34:16So, no, I don't.
00:34:19Of course.
00:34:20I mean, you'd know best, obviously.
00:34:23Although, not all men can be trusted to behave appropriately around a beautiful woman.
00:34:27If I were Tori Linton, where would I read?
00:34:57Oh, bingo.
00:35:06Crosshairs.
00:35:07It's a bit cliche.
00:35:15Hmm.
00:35:22Well, thank you for that.
00:35:25It's been a lovely evening.
00:35:27Agreed.
00:35:27Although, next time I'd be happy to bring dinner to you so you can be at home with sweet Alice.
00:35:36Well, that's very thoughtful.
00:35:38And on that note, I should head home.
00:35:54Finn?
00:35:55Finn?
00:36:05What are you doing in my bedroom?
00:36:20No, I was just a...
00:36:22You know what? It doesn't matter.
00:36:25Clearly, Greg was right, and you can't behave appropriately around women.
00:36:28No, see, I just came in...
00:36:30Please leave.
00:36:32I'll have Drew send you your severance.
00:36:33Just go.
00:36:35I'll have Drew send you your severance.
00:36:37This is torture.
00:36:49This is torture.
00:36:49Are you sure I should be letting her cry like this?
00:36:50Yes.
00:36:51Yes.
00:36:51Okay, but you really just let him go?
00:36:53All right.
00:36:53You should have checked his resume.
00:36:56Greg wasn't comfortable with having Finn around, so maybe it's for the best.
00:36:58Well, I hope for your sake that Greg can calm Alice the way Finn did.
00:37:02It's okay to let her cry it out, but how long has she been like this?
00:37:06Just this morning.
00:37:08I feel like she's teething again.
00:37:09Well, we didn't do our due diligence with Finn, so we better do it with Greg.
00:37:15I mean, we are the love club, so don't you think it's time we met this perfect Brit?
00:37:20Very good point.
00:37:21I'd be happy for you to meet him.
00:37:24After I find a new nanny.
00:37:26I give up.
00:37:26I'm going to get her.
00:37:28Poor Alice.
00:37:30Hey, sis, it's me.
00:37:31Listen, can you do me a favor and list my flat for me?
00:37:35Why?
00:37:35You're not coming back to London?
00:37:37Not if I keep hitting it off with Tory Linton.
00:37:40I think what a power couple would be.
00:37:42Oh, which reminds me.
00:37:44Would you mind sending me a photo of me and my niece, please?
00:37:46I don't have any.
00:37:48Okay, well, just send me a photo of Abby.
00:37:50You mean Gabby?
00:37:51Yeah, right, yeah.
00:37:53Uh, I better go.
00:37:55All right, bye.
00:38:03Sorry, I'm going to be late on rent this month.
00:38:06I got fired.
00:38:07What?
00:38:07Why?
00:38:09Because my plan to get on the inside backfired
00:38:12when Tory thought I was trying to get it on with her.
00:38:19So I guess that's that.
00:38:22Well, she's missing out.
00:38:23I'll call the landlord and ask for an extension.
00:38:33Thank you so much for coming, and I'll be in touch.
00:38:44I don't believe it.
00:38:46Not a single nanny has been able to get her to stop crying.
00:38:49Just a thought.
00:38:50But why don't you ask Finn back?
00:38:54Definitely not.
00:38:55I'll just make it work.
00:38:57I did it before, I can do it again.
00:39:00Um, you're using a diaper to...
00:39:03Yeah, look, why don't you go for a walk?
00:39:06No, no, no, I'm fine.
00:39:07No, no, no, no, we've got this.
00:39:08I mean, I do need baby wipes.
00:39:11Then go.
00:39:12Are you sure?
00:39:13Yes, take your time.
00:39:14Got it.
00:39:15Okay.
00:39:15Okay?
00:39:16Okay.
00:39:16Go, go.
00:39:17Okay, good luck.
00:39:18Okay, no, no, no, not you.
00:39:20I just, it's very loud.
00:39:22The decimal is very high, and I don't...
00:39:24That's okay, because we're calling then.
00:39:28Sorry I'm so late.
00:39:29Oh, my goodness.
00:39:33She finally settled.
00:39:34How did you do it?
00:39:39Like, I know what you're going to say, but then tell her.
00:39:44The other night, that was a total misunderstanding.
00:39:48I was looking for something in your bedroom, and I found the manuscript, and I just got caught
00:39:53up in the story.
00:39:54You got Alice to stop crying.
00:39:56She stopped crying as soon as she saw him.
00:40:00It's true.
00:40:03Fine.
00:40:04Can you start again?
00:40:06Like, right now?
00:40:11I'd be happy to.
00:40:13I do have one small request, which might benefit both of us.
00:40:19The commute in the morning is crazy, and I was thinking...
00:40:25So, you and Mr. Lytton are close.
00:40:27The last few months, he's become like a father to me, which makes this whole move so great,
00:40:32because now the three of us can pal around.
00:40:35What do you think?
00:40:36Sounds perfect.
00:40:37Oh, Ben!
00:40:39Ben!
00:40:40Come here.
00:40:46What are you doing?
00:40:47Come join us.
00:40:48Oh, no, I really don't want to interrupt.
00:40:49No, I insist.
00:40:50Come on.
00:40:51I'll make room.
00:40:56Oh.
00:40:57Are you okay?
00:40:58Yes, I'm sorry.
00:40:59Just the pollen does a number on my sinuses.
00:41:01Oh, here.
00:41:02I need those.
00:41:04What?
00:41:05Ben?
00:41:06Oh, no, I'm still on duty.
00:41:08Just checking.
00:41:10That's a long day.
00:41:12Finn's actually just been promoted to live-in nanny.
00:41:15Oh, really?
00:41:17Well, Tori Lytton always knows what's best.
00:41:20As a junior editor, fresh out of Brigham, who lands her first successful book series,
00:41:24the Oracle Trilogy, before becoming one of the country's youngest and most eligible publishers.
00:41:31So, what's your thoughts on children, Greg?
00:41:34Oh.
00:41:36I adore them.
00:41:36In fact, I keep a photo of my niece in my wallet just so I don't miss her too much.
00:41:41Aw.
00:41:45Oh, look how cute.
00:41:47Is that a second thumb?
00:41:50Well, I hate to be a party pooper, but I have a very early meeting, so I best be off.
00:41:57I'll walk you out.
00:42:00Well, ladies, it's been an absolute pleasure meeting you.
00:42:05Finn?
00:42:05Greg?
00:42:07Okay.
00:42:10Bit of a butt kisser, that one.
00:42:12And he AI'd or Photoshopped that picture of his niece.
00:42:16Really?
00:42:16I proof all of our PR promos, and that second thumb is a dead giveaway.
00:42:21You know what?
00:42:22I'm going to be good.
00:42:25Good night.
00:42:26Good night, Finn.
00:42:27Good night, Finn.
00:42:30Okay.
00:42:31So, what are we going to do?
00:42:33Because Tori is short, Greg is in.
00:42:35And once she digs in, it's like a dog with a bone.
00:42:37Then we need to convince her that Finn is the one she truly needs.
00:42:42Whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:42:43How about first we take the bone away from Tori, and then we see if Finn passes the inspection?
00:42:48All right there, quality control.
00:42:53What?
00:42:59Let's see.
00:43:01What should you be?
00:43:03Hmm?
00:43:04A princess stuck in a bear's body.
00:43:11Or the beloved bear of a princess who finds itself on an adventure in the big, bad city.
00:43:20Huh?
00:43:20What's going on here?
00:43:21Huh?
00:43:21Huh?
00:43:22Um.
00:43:23Oh, it's, uh, it's called a pick-a-bear.
00:43:27It's a, it's a top toy.
00:43:29Basically, you just pick bits and pieces, and then you can build yourself a, a, a bear that's personalized to your child.
00:43:39Oh.
00:43:41Can I help?
00:43:44Yeah.
00:43:45That, that'd be, that'd be great.
00:43:49Oh.
00:43:49Oh, what do you think?
00:43:56Is a, is a tutu too much?
00:43:58Well, if we're going with the backstory of a princess trapped in a bear's body, I don't think it's too much.
00:44:05True.
00:44:07So do you still like fairy tales?
00:44:09I just love a good story, really.
00:44:11But when I was younger, they were definitely my escape.
00:44:15What about you?
00:44:16I like all stories, yeah.
00:44:17Uh, when I was eight, I actually decided that I was going to read the whole library.
00:44:22You know, I, I made it all the way to authors who started with the letter G before I stopped.
00:44:27Wow.
00:44:29So if you have this love for literature, what made you want to be a nanny?
00:44:34Well, I've always liked kids.
00:44:36But to be honest, you know, I've just always taken odd jobs so that I could stay focused on writing my own book.
00:44:44Really?
00:44:45Yeah.
00:44:45But that's why I was so curious when you told me what you do.
00:44:55But, you know, I would never ask you to, you know, read it.
00:45:01You know, I, I think that the bear's ready if, if you want to see if Alice likes it.
00:45:11Yeah.
00:45:13Come here.
00:45:15Hey there.
00:45:17What do you think?
00:45:18What's this?
00:45:19Hey, look at this.
00:45:21It's a little teddy for when your mama bear can't be around.
00:45:25Mama!
00:45:27Did she?
00:45:27Did she just?
00:45:28She did.
00:45:29She just said mama.
00:45:30Yeah.
00:45:33Wow.
00:45:34I should get her, I should get her ready for the park because we're going to go play hooky with Harper in the park.
00:45:45Yeah.
00:45:45Yeah.
00:45:46I love playing nookie.
00:45:47I mean hooky.
00:45:49Um, uh, you should.
00:45:53Finn, I'd be happy to read your manuscripts, if you'd like.
00:45:56Okay, great.
00:46:01Great.
00:46:02Um, I, I would be so grateful.
00:46:06Great.
00:46:07Well, I'll, uh, I'll drop Alice off after the park.
00:46:11Okay.
00:46:13Does that sound good?
00:46:14Yeah, that sounds good.
00:46:16Ma, ma, ma, ma.
00:46:18You said it.
00:46:19Yeah, you did.
00:46:20Yeah.
00:46:20Oh, I can't wait till Alice is running around.
00:46:29Oh, I know.
00:46:31Hey, I think that kid is a biter.
00:46:34Hey, hey, hey, I'm watching you.
00:46:41So, how's your little family with Finn?
00:46:44Not family, but he is an interesting character.
00:46:48For one, he's very well read.
00:46:52Bit of a Peter Pan himself.
00:46:54Wendy did love him.
00:46:56Like a mother.
00:46:57Oh, it depends on the adaptation.
00:47:01Oh, no.
00:47:03Harry Olsen's about to sign with another publisher.
00:47:06Okay, I need Drew to get me and Greg in on this writer's retreat he's at.
00:47:10I know.
00:47:11Bring Alice and Finn.
00:47:13I mean, what better way to land a kid's author than by showing him what a great mom you are.
00:47:17I mean, it's the best PR.
00:47:19You're brilliant.
00:47:21Uh, okay.
00:47:22I'm going to call Greg.
00:47:27Tori.
00:47:27Hey, Harry's at a writer's retreat.
00:47:29Let's catch him off guard and use the powers of persuasion, money, and Alice to win him over.
00:47:35Alice is coming.
00:47:36And Finn.
00:47:38And Finn?
00:47:39Really, are you sure about that?
00:47:41Very.
00:47:42Grab lunch.
00:47:43We leave in an hour.
00:47:44Okay.
00:47:45Okay.
00:47:47Good luck.
00:47:54Is this breaking and entering?
00:48:12Because I cannot get busted just before I become principal.
00:48:15Don't worry.
00:48:16I have a PR presentation in 30 minutes, so we are going to get this done.
00:48:20All right.
00:48:21All right.
00:48:22Done and tested.
00:48:23Let's go.
00:48:24All right.
00:48:48What?
00:48:48We should probably head out.
00:48:56Whoa.
00:48:58Are you all right?
00:49:01Yeah, it's just my allergies.
00:49:03I'm not sure it'll pass.
00:49:04Ew.
00:49:06Your face.
00:49:10What the heck?
00:49:13Maybe I should just go.
00:49:15I should be there.
00:49:17Greg, I've closed deals on my own before.
00:49:19Why don't you take an antihistamine, and I'll see you when I get back.
00:49:23Okay.
00:49:24Okay?
00:49:24Yeah.
00:49:26Let's go.
00:49:26Let's go.
00:49:52Wow.
00:49:53Good to see you could get inspired out here.
00:49:55It reminds me of a wilderness retreat I used to come on with my parents.
00:49:59You used to go to a wilderness retreat?
00:50:00I did.
00:50:01I never wanted to go, but then my mom died and my dad stopped going.
00:50:06And that's when I wish we still did.
00:50:16Finn?
00:50:17Gemma.
00:50:18Um, what are you doing here?
00:50:21I work in the restaurant.
00:50:23Is this your...
00:50:25Oh, Finn's my daughter's nanny.
00:50:27Is that what you're doing now?
00:50:28Yeah.
00:50:29Yes.
00:50:29For quite some time.
00:50:31And hey, we should get checked in.
00:50:32Yeah.
00:50:33Um, I'll see you around?
00:50:36Yeah.
00:50:36Just pop into the restaurant.
00:50:38I'll be there.
00:50:39No.
00:50:39All right.
00:50:43Old friend?
00:50:45We dated for a while.
00:50:48Oh.
00:50:49Anything serious?
00:50:51I guess at the time it was.
00:50:55Oh.
00:50:55Oh, great news.
00:50:59Greg's allergy's cleared up.
00:51:01He'll be arriving tonight.
00:51:03Yeah.
00:51:04Hi.
00:51:06Hi.
00:51:06Excuse me, I'm Nick.
00:51:07Hi.
00:51:08This is Josh.
00:51:08We own the retreat.
00:51:09Oh, hi.
00:51:10Can we help you get all settled in?
00:51:11Yes, that'd be great.
00:51:13Great.
00:51:14Come on in.
00:51:15Okay.
00:51:16I found out Harry's having dinner in the main lodge.
00:51:24Oh, and, um, what about Finn?
00:51:26He'll be waiting close by with Alice, waiting for my cue to join in.
00:51:29Oh, and get this.
00:51:30Finn's old girlfriend works here.
00:51:33Gemma.
00:51:34What kind of name is that?
00:51:35I think it means gem or jewel.
00:51:38Jewel.
00:51:39Just seems like a bit much.
00:51:41Anyway, I should go get ready for this meeting before Greg gets here.
00:51:45Talk to you later.
00:51:46But wait, Greg.
00:51:49Did you hear that, Tom?
00:51:51There was definitely a tone.
00:51:52Okay, but Greg is going.
00:51:54Not if he has another hot writer to meet.
00:52:02Gregory, I need you.
00:52:04Some prestigious author out of India wants to meet with Tori, but she's not here, so...
00:52:08Who is it?
00:52:09Nantika Chawla.
00:52:11She's won India's top literary award, and she's only in town for a red hot minute.
00:52:14Bring her in.
00:52:16Bring her in.
00:52:30Hey, you.
00:52:31Hey.
00:52:32So, other than this baby business, are you still working on your book?
00:52:37It's finished, actually.
00:52:38Really?
00:52:39Yeah.
00:52:40Well, you'll have to get me caught up then.
00:52:42Oh.
00:52:43Wow.
00:52:43I'm sure you'll find Linton Publishing to be more of a family than a business.
00:52:47Thanks again.
00:53:02Excuse me.
00:53:03Sorry to interrupt.
00:53:03I'm just going to collect Alice.
00:53:05Oh, did Harry want to meet her?
00:53:07Uh, no.
00:53:08He has another engagement.
00:53:09Oh, here.
00:53:10Then let me help.
00:53:10Oh, you don't have to.
00:53:11No, no, no.
00:53:12Of course.
00:53:13I'm still on the clock, right?
00:53:15Yeah.
00:53:15And, um, we'll catch up later then?
00:53:19Yeah.
00:53:20I'll be here.
00:53:21Great.
00:53:21Oh, looks like Greg won't be coming after all.
00:53:34Some big meeting with a new author.
00:53:39Hmm.
00:53:42So, I'm curious.
00:53:44Your name.
00:53:46It isn't short for Finley, is it?
00:53:49Bingo.
00:53:50My, uh, my mom was, uh, a massive fan and avid reader of, uh, Timothy Finley's work.
00:53:58She used to read Pilgrim to me before bed when I was a kid.
00:54:02Now that is a masterpiece.
00:54:05Yeah.
00:54:05I wish I had published it.
00:54:07Or any of his books.
00:54:09I have no doubt that you'll find the next great author.
00:54:14In fact, um, maybe my talents as a nanny runneth over.
00:54:18Oh, maybe.
00:54:22But I have to warn you, I'm going to critique your manuscript like I would any other.
00:54:25Well, I would expect no less.
00:54:26What about, uh, Alice?
00:54:32Is it, uh, Alice in Wonderland?
00:54:37No.
00:54:39Alice is named after my mom.
00:54:41Oh.
00:54:43The best mother ever.
00:54:44And the reason why I finally decided to adopt.
00:54:46I wanted to be able to pass down all the love that she gave me.
00:54:55I might say she did an exceptionally good job.
00:55:03Yeah.
00:55:03Um, I should probably go.
00:55:09I said I'd meet Gemma.
00:55:11Oh, yeah.
00:55:12Go.
00:55:12Yeah.
00:55:13But I will, um, I'll see you tomorrow.
00:55:16Both of you.
00:55:17Yeah.
00:55:18Yeah.
00:55:18Um, good night, Tori.
00:55:21Good night.
00:55:22Good night.
00:55:22Come on.
00:56:14Good morning.
00:56:32Yeah. Morning. I have great news. Harry's signing with Linton's Publishing.
00:56:39So the weekend was a success. Yeah. Great. Good.
00:56:44Speaking of, did you happen to read it? My manuscript?
00:56:49Yes. Yes, I did.
00:56:51And?
00:56:52And I think you have an excellent miracle sense.
00:56:59But I just...
00:57:01Just what?
00:57:02Well, I don't know if serious adult fiction is your niche.
00:57:11I want to hear your voice through the writing, and I just don't think that was it.
00:57:15I'm sorry. If I'm not honest, it's not going to help you.
00:57:22Yeah. Yeah. No. No, it's... Of course. Yeah. Thanks for taking the time.
00:57:29Of course. I'll read anything you write.
00:57:32Mm-hmm.
00:57:33Anytime.
00:57:33Mm-hmm.
00:57:34Well, we should get going. I have, uh, some early meetings.
00:57:44Yeah. Uh, let's hit the road.
00:57:47Okay.
00:57:50Okay.
00:57:52Okay.
00:57:52Thanks.
00:58:05They look like such a nice family.
00:58:15Hmm.
00:58:15So, let me get this straight. Finn is a nanny and a writer.
00:58:20Aspiring writer.
00:58:22Which I turn down all the time, but this time just felt... I don't know.
00:58:28Well, maybe you felt bad because you care about him?
00:58:31That's ridiculous. I'm just happy with him.
00:58:35You know, the way that a mother is happy with a nanny who does a good job.
00:58:40I gotta go.
00:58:41Okay, well, happy birthday!
00:58:43It's her birthday?
00:58:44It's all right. She stopped celebrating years ago.
00:58:48Ladies, am I the only one that finds it a bit of a coincidence that Finn is a writer?
00:58:52There is no such thing as coincidence, but fate...
00:58:55I can't believe we're not celebrating her birthday.
00:58:58Look, what we did to Greg was not fate, right, Harper?
00:59:00Maybe we'll make her cupcakes.
00:59:02Oh, I know what's better than cupcakes.
00:59:04A mom gift.
00:59:06That's a good one.
00:59:07And they're just the place.
00:59:08Yes.
00:59:08Yes.
00:59:14Harry Olsen.
00:59:37Let's see what's so great about your voice.
00:59:41Ah, there she is.
00:59:49How did it go?
00:59:51Harry's on board.
00:59:52Excellent news.
00:59:53Which means that we have two things to celebrate.
00:59:56Did you sign that big author?
00:59:57Oh, no.
00:59:58She stood me up.
00:59:59But, uh, rumor has it it's somebody's birthday.
01:00:03Which I don't celebrate.
01:00:05Well, how about we toast to your success?
01:00:07And I'm not going to take no for an answer.
01:00:09Even from the boss.
01:00:10I'll see you downstairs in the lobby bar after work.
01:00:13Sounds good.
01:00:14There's no way.
01:00:20I have to warn her.
01:00:29Hello?
01:00:30Finn here.
01:00:31Finn, it's Nyla.
01:00:32I thought you should know that it's Tori's birthday today.
01:00:35And as a new mom, I'm sure she would love a mommy gift.
01:00:38Oh, well, um, I could get her a gift.
01:00:43From Alice, of course.
01:00:45Oh, no, no, no need.
01:00:46Just meet us at the gift shop on Brooke, and we'll set you up.
01:00:49Okay.
01:00:50I will be there shortly.
01:00:53Yeah.
01:00:54Bye.
01:01:00I think this is perfect.
01:01:02I'm just happy we're doing something for her birthday.
01:01:04I know.
01:01:07Ugh.
01:01:07She's meeting Greg in the lobby bar for a drink.
01:01:11No doubt he knows it's her birthday.
01:01:12Of course he does.
01:01:15Oh, hey.
01:01:16Finn.
01:01:18Sorry, I, uh, I got here as quick as I could.
01:01:20Just needed to verify something on the way.
01:01:24Speaking of, are either of you familiar with an old Norwegian fable called The Giant and the Sparrow?
01:01:30Doesn't ring a bell.
01:01:32I read it when I was a kid, and I'm pretty sure that kid's author Tori just signed
01:01:35stole that exact fable for his book.
01:01:38Well, that can't be good.
01:01:40No.
01:01:42No.
01:01:42It's, it's not.
01:01:43In fact, can you just send some photos of you and Alice, and we'll take care of the gift?
01:01:47Because you need to go to Tori and tell her about this Harry.
01:01:51Right, Nyla?
01:01:52Yes.
01:01:52Right.
01:01:53I don't know.
01:01:55Maybe I should just shoot her a text.
01:01:56Uh, uh, trust me.
01:01:57This can turn into a serious PR nightmare.
01:01:59So go.
01:01:59She's in the lobby bar of our office.
01:02:01Don't worry.
01:02:01We have Alice.
01:02:02Uh, are you sure?
01:02:03Yes.
01:02:04Go.
01:02:04Go.
01:02:05Go, go.
01:02:05Oh, okay.
01:02:06Hey, don't forget to send the pictures.
01:02:08Right, right.
01:02:09Oh, I send the photos, yeah.
01:02:11Good.
01:02:16Nice work, Harper.
01:02:18Thanks.
01:02:19But I'm still making the cupcakes.
01:02:23Cheers.
01:02:24Cheers.
01:02:28To closing on Harry Olsen, and here's something that's not a birthday gift.
01:02:35Oh?
01:02:38It's beautiful.
01:02:41It's not the only piece of jewelry I'd like to get you, but it'll have to do for now.
01:02:46And so will this tepid birthday celebration.
01:02:49In fact, I propose a redo.
01:02:51Tomorrow night, your place, I'll bring dinner.
01:02:53Sounds good.
01:02:57Hi.
01:02:58Finn.
01:02:58Hi.
01:02:59Is everything okay?
01:03:00Where's Alice?
01:03:01She's with your friends.
01:03:01They thought I should come talk to you about that kid's author.
01:03:04Oh, we're just celebrating his addition to the Linton Library.
01:03:08Amongst other things.
01:03:15What is it, Finn?
01:03:18Right.
01:03:19Yeah.
01:03:21Remember when I told you about the library that I was trying to read through when I was a kid?
01:03:24Yes.
01:03:25Yeah.
01:03:26Well, there was this collection of old Norwegian fables.
01:03:29And in that collection, there was this story about a giant that was trying to swallow a sparrow.
01:03:34Just like in Harry's story.
01:03:36So it's the same story?
01:03:37It's exactly the same story.
01:03:39I'm sorry.
01:03:41This is the big emergency.
01:03:43No, thank you, Finn.
01:03:44I appreciate your urgency.
01:03:46I'll see you at home.
01:03:48Sure.
01:03:50You got it, boss.
01:03:51Greg?
01:03:55Bit of an alarmist, that one.
01:03:57No, I think we actually need to look into this.
01:04:00Why?
01:04:01I mean, what does it matter if it sounds like some old fable?
01:04:04Well, unless it's blatantly plagiarized.
01:04:07Tori, you're taking your cue from a man who plays Choo Choo for a living.
01:04:11It'd be a big mistake not to sign this book.
01:04:14I think your father would agree with me.
01:04:15Well, my father gave me the reins, so I'll have the final decision.
01:04:18I should get home to Alice.
01:04:24I'll call you later.
01:04:31Oh, Tori, you forgot your...
01:04:37Hey, sis.
01:04:46It's me, yeah.
01:04:47Hi.
01:04:47Do you still have that contact for the P.I.?
01:04:49Yeah, why?
01:04:50Yeah, I've got to dig up some dirt on a mani.
01:04:53Manny?
01:04:55Didn't hear you there.
01:04:56I was enjoying your story.
01:04:58Oh, good.
01:05:00Well, to be continued, then.
01:05:02Oh, hey, yeah, do you want to...
01:05:04Oh, you do want to go see Mom, don't you?
01:05:07Did you like that story?
01:05:09Yeah, you did.
01:05:10I think you did.
01:05:14Oh.
01:05:16Oh.
01:05:16There you go.
01:05:23So did you find the gift?
01:05:25I did.
01:05:26It was very thoughtful.
01:05:28I have to admit that I didn't do it all on my own.
01:05:30And it obviously doesn't compare to the fancy box you got.
01:05:36Oh, shoot.
01:05:37The necklace.
01:05:38I totally forgot.
01:05:39It was a necklace?
01:05:42Good.
01:05:44I should also apologize for interrupting.
01:05:47Oh, no, not at all.
01:05:49You were totally right to tell me about Harry.
01:05:50So, uh, when do I get to hear the rest of that story?
01:05:57Tomorrow.
01:05:58Same time.
01:05:59Same place.
01:06:00Great.
01:06:01Looking forward to it.
01:06:05Me too.
01:06:06Oh, and, um, then...
01:06:15Maybe that's your niche.
01:06:19Good night.
01:06:20Good night.
01:06:20Good night.
01:06:20Good night.
01:06:21Good night.
01:06:22Good night.
01:06:23Good night.
01:06:24Good night.
01:06:25Good night.
01:06:26Good night.
01:06:27Good night.
01:06:28Good night.
01:06:29Good night.
01:06:30Good night.
01:06:31Good night.
01:06:32Good night.
01:06:33Good night.
01:06:34Good night.
01:06:35Good night.
01:06:36Good night.
01:06:37Good night.
01:06:38Good night.
01:06:39Good night.
01:06:40Good night.
01:06:41Good night.
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01:06:43Good night.
01:06:44Good night.
01:06:45Good night.
01:06:46Good night.
01:06:47Good night.
01:06:48Tori is gathering all the information Mara needs for babysitting.
01:06:58Well, that's good.
01:06:59Our Mara won't pass babysitting school.
01:07:01Well, if you're marking, she definitely won't.
01:07:04Well, I am firm but fair.
01:07:08Oh, my gosh.
01:07:12She really does have a list.
01:07:13How did I not know about this?
01:07:15Oh, Greg almost checks all the boxes.
01:07:18Then we need to talk to her.
01:07:21Well, sure, but I'm still not on board with this.
01:07:25Okay, Greg might be a fraud, but we don't know about Finn.
01:07:28And don't say it's a vibe.
01:07:30It's not just a vibe.
01:07:31It's...
01:07:32Okay, I think this is just about everything.
01:07:35Great.
01:07:36So, um, how was your birthday?
01:07:38It was a big nothing.
01:07:41You know, aside from the gift that Alice gave me,
01:07:43which I'm sure I have all of you to thank for.
01:07:45Not me.
01:07:46Oh, by the way, did you ever find Finn's resume?
01:07:51Uh, yeah.
01:07:51He emailed it to me after the interview.
01:07:53Why?
01:07:54Oh, I just thought I'd share it around the school.
01:07:58Because, hey, it's not going to be your nanny forever.
01:08:00Right?
01:08:02I'm sure, I guess.
01:08:03Morning.
01:08:04Good morning.
01:08:05Morning.
01:08:05Where's Alice off to?
01:08:06She's off with Nyla's daughter for babysitter practice for the night.
01:08:11Mm-hmm.
01:08:11That's right.
01:08:12Which means we have the day off because all my meetings were canceled.
01:08:15Oh.
01:08:15Wow.
01:08:17What should we do then?
01:08:20I mean, I wasn't going to assume that we...
01:08:23Actually, you two should use this time to connect and really get to know one another.
01:08:28You are both Alice's biggest influencers.
01:08:32I don't have any other plans.
01:08:33Me neither.
01:08:34You two have fun and we will see you tomorrow.
01:08:38Hmm?
01:08:38And I will look for that doc in my inbox?
01:08:41Yes, I'll get it to you.
01:08:43Great.
01:08:43Bye.
01:08:44Bye.
01:08:45Joe.
01:08:46What?
01:08:46The list.
01:08:48The list.
01:08:51Oh, thank you, sir.
01:08:53Thank you so much.
01:08:56I can't wait until I can take Alice to go for ice cream like this.
01:09:00Oh.
01:09:01What do you think her favorite flavor is going to be?
01:09:03Chocolate.
01:09:04Just like her mother.
01:09:06And my mother.
01:09:06Hmm.
01:09:09How old were you when your mother passed again?
01:09:12I was eight.
01:09:15Wow.
01:09:16That's...
01:09:17That must have been awful.
01:09:20It was.
01:09:22For me and my dad.
01:09:24Of course, he dealt with it by throwing himself into the business.
01:09:30And where did that leave you?
01:09:33At Linton's, of course.
01:09:36Where else would I be if I wanted to get his attention?
01:09:40Well, you got mine.
01:09:42For the record.
01:09:42Everything all right?
01:09:50Yeah.
01:09:50Yeah.
01:09:51Yeah.
01:09:51All good.
01:09:54Is everything okay?
01:10:00Been sort of quiet since the park.
01:10:03Actually, Tori, I think I should, uh...
01:10:05There she is.
01:10:07Greg!
01:10:07I'm sorry.
01:10:09Did we have plans?
01:10:10Yes.
01:10:11I proposed a redo.
01:10:13Remember?
01:10:14Right.
01:10:15Of course.
01:10:19I think I'm going to go wash my hands.
01:10:22Ice cream.
01:10:23Yeah.
01:10:27So, I see the nanny, but I don't see Alice.
01:10:30Oh, she's with Nyla for the night.
01:10:32So, we took a break.
01:10:34Oh.
01:10:34Well, seeing as Alice isn't here, should we go out?
01:10:38I'm actually, um, pretty tired.
01:10:40Do you mind if we just stay in?
01:10:42Oh, yeah.
01:10:42Of course.
01:10:43Absolutely.
01:10:44Off to you.
01:10:45Right.
01:10:45You know, I'm surprised, uh, your nanny hasn't outfitted this place with baby bumpers
01:10:58and gates on all the stairs.
01:10:59Oh, I was told we won't need those till Alice starts walking.
01:11:02Oh.
01:11:04Before I forget.
01:11:07Of course.
01:11:08You know, Greg, I worry this might be too much.
01:11:11Not at all.
01:11:12I'm just going to go put it somewhere safe.
01:11:22Well, if it isn't Mr. Choo-Choo.
01:11:24You know what, Greg?
01:11:25I'm curious.
01:11:27Why are you always coming down on me?
01:11:30Well, I'm just looking out for Tori.
01:11:32I want what's best for her and Alice.
01:11:41Everything okay?
01:11:42Everything's great.
01:11:45Come on.
01:11:46Thank you for a lovely evening.
01:12:10The pleasure's always mine.
01:12:18Good night.
01:12:19Good night.
01:12:19Good night.
01:12:19Let's go.
01:12:49Let's go.
01:13:19Well, hey, not all of us want to rely on a vibe.
01:13:26I guess I just want to understand how you came up with it.
01:13:29This idea of a man you're looking for because you've never talked about it.
01:13:33Because I knew what you would think.
01:13:34That it's not organic or whatever.
01:13:38Fine.
01:13:39I mean, I wouldn't have a problem with the list if it just had one more box.
01:13:44The box that checked off being in love.
01:13:47Nyla.
01:13:50Look.
01:13:52Greg is the right choice, okay?
01:13:54He's a force.
01:13:56Just like my dad.
01:13:57Is that what this is about?
01:14:01Because the list does sound a lot like your dad.
01:14:09Just do me one favor.
01:14:11Listen to your heart.
01:14:13Please.
01:14:14Hey there, Mama Bear.
01:14:32How was work?
01:14:34Long.
01:14:34Is Alice asleep?
01:14:38Yeah.
01:14:39But don't worry.
01:14:40I told her.
01:14:41Mama loved her.
01:14:43Hey, do you have a second to chat?
01:14:46Can't wait.
01:14:47I really have to turn in.
01:14:48My dad's flying in tomorrow.
01:14:51Actually, would you mind bringing Alice into the office?
01:14:53My dad wants to see her.
01:14:55Yeah.
01:14:55Yeah, I can do that.
01:14:57I'll put her in her finest.
01:15:02Thank you, Finn.
01:15:04I really do appreciate everything you do for us.
01:15:13Good night.
01:15:17Good night.
01:15:25Good night.
01:15:55My boss and my sweet little granddaughter.
01:16:00Dad, this is Finn, Alice's nanny.
01:16:02Top of the morning to you.
01:16:03Hello, sir.
01:16:05Well, is it me or is she growing up too quick?
01:16:08Huh?
01:16:08I'd say that cheeky panda's getting bigger by the minute.
01:16:11Gregory, jolly good to see you.
01:16:13And you.
01:16:14And the rest of the family, of course.
01:16:16Well, seeing we're all here, what do you say?
01:16:18Shall we get down to business?
01:16:19Tell me, what's up with this kid's author?
01:16:21Well, he'd sign with us, but it appears his story might have been plagiarized.
01:16:25Yeah, from some 50-year-old Norwegian tale, so I'm sure he won't see it as a problem.
01:16:31If I may, sir, I think that Tori's right.
01:16:35I mean, if I can remember reading that fable, it's not a tale.
01:16:39Then I think someone else could too.
01:16:41That's got a point.
01:16:41You.
01:16:45I know you.
01:16:47You dropped off a manuscript weeks ago.
01:16:50No.
01:16:51You must have been mistaken.
01:16:52No.
01:16:53It's right here.
01:16:54What is he talking about?
01:16:56Nothing.
01:16:56He's confused.
01:16:59I knew that there was something up with you.
01:17:01Still think we should listen to him?
01:17:03Is that true?
01:17:06Tori, I, I, um, I don't.
01:17:09You need to leave.
01:17:15I'll take this.
01:17:16Can you?
01:17:20Okay.
01:17:21Here we go.
01:17:22What was that all about?
01:17:42Just an oversight on my part.
01:17:46Definitely not the attention I was looking for during your visit.
01:17:49Look, Tori, I understand that I haven't been as present as I should have been, but I have
01:17:55taken notice, and you've got great instincts.
01:17:59You're a good mother, and a great publisher.
01:18:03Because you're right, we shouldn't sign that kid's author.
01:18:07Don't doubt yourself, Tori, because you are every bitch a mother's daughter, and my little
01:18:12girl.
01:18:14So, I'm sure you'll also sort out whatever that was.
01:18:19Hmm?
01:18:19Hmm?
01:18:24Thanks, Dad.
01:18:25Anytime.
01:18:25Anytime.
01:18:25Hey, sis, it's me.
01:18:32Hey, sis, it's me.
01:18:33Hey, sis, it's me.
01:18:54Yeah?
01:18:55Listen, get that flat of mine sold, because I'm not far off making it official.
01:18:59You are?
01:18:59Yeah.
01:19:00Of course.
01:19:01I always close the deal.
01:19:03And once I've closed on Tori Linton, we'll be the power couple of the publishing world.
01:19:07No, we won't.
01:19:09Ah, Tori, just the boss I wanted to see.
01:19:12Don't bother, Greg.
01:19:13You just made it easier for what I'm about to tell you.
01:19:16Which is, we will not be this power couple.
01:19:19So I suggest the next call you make is to your travel agent about a flight back to London.
01:19:23You're making a mistake, Tori.
01:19:25Even your father wants this.
01:19:27Us.
01:19:28Why do you think he brought me here?
01:19:29Because we're both closers.
01:19:31He even treats me like a son.
01:19:33Well, you're not his son.
01:19:34But I am his daughter, so goodbye, Greg.
01:19:37Oh, and one last thing.
01:19:43Those scones, awful.
01:19:45So dry.
01:19:51Thanks for looking after Alice today.
01:19:53We're happy to.
01:19:54And I've organized a shift for each of us.
01:19:56Mm-hmm.
01:19:59Hey.
01:20:01Are you okay?
01:20:03Yeah, I'm fine.
01:20:04I just feel a bit foolish, and my list turned out to be an inaccurate waste of time.
01:20:14What made you make the list in the first place?
01:20:18Was it a string of bad boyfriends or something?
01:20:22You guys are going to think it's ridiculous.
01:20:24I mean, I'm supposed to be this strong, successful woman.
01:20:29But I did it because I was looking for my dad.
01:20:34Someone to fill the void after my mom died, and he checked out.
01:20:38But no matter how many boxes, no one was ever good enough.
01:20:43I'm so sorry, Tor.
01:20:46Yeah, I can't imagine losing your mom and not having your father around.
01:20:51Definitely wasn't easy.
01:20:54He might have missed a birthday or two.
01:20:55He had his own heartache to go through, and he did the best he could.
01:21:01No one's perfect.
01:21:06But I do have a dad, and now I'm just going to focus on what I want.
01:21:12And what is that?
01:21:15I don't know.
01:21:17Well, that's okay.
01:21:18I don't really know either.
01:21:20Wait, really?
01:21:22Your teacher isn't the one?
01:21:25I don't know.
01:21:26Maybe.
01:21:27He does play a mean trivia game.
01:21:29What?
01:21:31Wait.
01:21:32Do you know what is amazing, though?
01:21:34That we all know, without a doubt, that you are a strong and successful woman.
01:21:41And a darn sexy one, too.
01:21:43You are the full package, Tori Layton.
01:21:46Who does have great instincts.
01:21:47Because no matter what, you did choose the right nanny for Alice.
01:21:50Yeah.
01:21:51Yes, I did.
01:21:52Mm-hmm.
01:21:56Except he's...
01:22:01I'll be right back.
01:22:11Well, connection or not, I guess we'll never get those two together.
01:22:15Except, even I can admit, based on the face we just saw, Ben is the man Tori wants.
01:22:26So what do you say, ladies?
01:22:28Time to make this darn club work?
01:22:32Let's make it happen.
01:22:33I think this is it.
01:22:42Here?
01:22:42Look, if you came to give me crap, you don't need to, okay?
01:22:48I get it.
01:22:50I should have come clean with you from the beginning.
01:22:52I'm not a nanny.
01:22:53Except you are a nanny.
01:22:55A very good one.
01:22:58In fact, you should put it on your resume.
01:23:01Are you being serious?
01:23:02Very.
01:23:04And Tori needs you.
01:23:06Look, I appreciate this, but my intentions from the beginning were to further my career, not...
01:23:13What?
01:23:15Feel something?
01:23:20I doubt that Tori's gonna give me another chance, but...
01:23:25I was actually just on my way to the post office to send this to her.
01:23:27Can you make sure she gets this?
01:23:30Of course.
01:23:33It may have your answer.
01:23:39Once upon a time, there was a bear who lived by herself on the side of a mountain.
01:23:45The bear ruled that mountain with her strength and her grace.
01:23:50And she was admired by all.
01:23:52But still, she was lonely.
01:23:55Until one day, she found a little bear whose own mother had been lost.
01:24:00She took that bear in and named her Alice.
01:24:05Mama bear's heart filled with a ferocious love.
01:24:09And she did everything she could to protect Alice.
01:24:12But Alice was curious and wandered to the edge of the mountain.
01:24:17Just as Alice was about to fall, a goat trying to climb up caught her.
01:24:22The mama bear was so grateful, she gave the goat shelter.
01:24:26The goat never intended to stay.
01:24:29But soon found that making it to the top of the mountain
01:24:31wasn't as important as the time spent with Alice and Mama bear.
01:24:36Because the love he felt for them was nothing he'd felt before.
01:24:44Are you writing the sequel?
01:24:49You read it.
01:24:52I did.
01:24:53And I definitely heard your voice.
01:24:58Yeah.
01:25:00Well, um...
01:25:01They say, write what you know.
01:25:05Look,
01:25:07Tori,
01:25:08I know I came into your life with certain intentions.
01:25:12And I'm sorry
01:25:13that I wasn't honest with you from the beginning.
01:25:16But I don't regret it.
01:25:18How could I regret being the two of you?
01:25:23It's the best thing that's ever happened to me.
01:25:26The only thing I would regret
01:25:28is if
01:25:30I let this be the ending of our story.
01:25:33I don't want this to be the ending.
01:25:37I want it to be the beginning.
01:25:38I want that too.
01:25:42So bad.
01:25:43Hey.
01:25:56Hey.
01:25:57Camilo.
01:25:59What are you doing?
01:26:00Huh?
01:26:01Oh, yeah.
01:26:03Who's that?
01:26:05It's so good to see you again.
01:26:07I know.
01:26:09The goats stayed, and together they made a family,
01:26:13and lived happily ever after.
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