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00:01:30Thanks.
00:01:31All right, please.
00:01:43Good morning.
00:01:45Happy first day of spring.
00:01:55Well, that's not happening.
00:02:05Another one bites the dust.
00:02:08I guess I overwatered it.
00:02:10Didn't inherit my grandma's green thumb.
00:02:13Well, maybe we'll try plastic ones.
00:02:15More efficient.
00:02:16Are you clear on that purchase order variance report?
00:02:19Yep.
00:02:20I'll have it ready for you to review in just a few hours.
00:02:23Also, since my temp contract wraps today, I'm putting together some notes of where I've left off on everything.
00:02:28Yeah, about that.
00:02:30Follow me.
00:02:41Have a seat.
00:02:42You know, Elise, we are so impressed with you here.
00:02:46You're organized, dependable.
00:02:48You're the best temp we've ever had.
00:02:49You catch things in those inventory reports that most people overlook.
00:02:53And that's a real skill.
00:02:55Which is why we would like to offer you a full-time role here.
00:02:58Benefits, stability, a real career.
00:03:01Wow, I'm flattered.
00:03:05It's just, I wasn't planning on staying in Chicago.
00:03:09Ah, so you are stuck temping because you keep moving, right?
00:03:14I suppose.
00:03:16I just haven't quite found the place that sticks.
00:03:20Well, you're good at this.
00:03:21Really good.
00:03:22There's room to grow here if you stay put.
00:03:25Make Chicago and us your home.
00:03:34You know what?
00:03:36You're right.
00:03:38It's time I stopped drifting.
00:03:42I would love to accept.
00:03:43That's a spirit.
00:03:45I will still need a few weeks in the Driftless area, wrapping up my late grandma's bookstore, though.
00:03:49No problem.
00:03:50The role starts in a month.
00:03:52Take four weeks to get things settled, and then we'll need you here ready to go.
00:03:55Perfect.
00:03:56I'm finalizing the sale, and then I'll be out.
00:03:59But I am excited to see the apple blossoms while I'm there.
00:04:02Apple blossoms?
00:04:03Like the dessert?
00:04:05Wow.
00:04:05Cherry blossoms really do have better PR.
00:04:08I think those, but on apple trees.
00:04:11Every spring, when the apple trees bloom, the town throws a festival.
00:04:15Local vendors, games, tractor rides through the blossoms.
00:04:18Wow.
00:04:19Maybe I'll take my wife.
00:04:20Sounds like something out of one of her romance novels.
00:04:23You know, she's reading this one author now.
00:04:27It starts with a T, um...
00:04:29Tessa Marks?
00:04:30Yes.
00:04:31That's it.
00:04:32She loves her.
00:04:35Well, enough fluff.
00:04:36Back to business.
00:04:38You made the smart choice.
00:04:40We're thrilled to have you officially on board.
00:04:44See you in a month.
00:05:13You made the smart choice.
00:05:13Hi.
00:05:14Are you Elise?
00:05:17Yeah.
00:05:17Hi.
00:05:18Um, I'm looking for Molly.
00:05:21You found her.
00:05:22Oh.
00:05:23Wow.
00:05:24Hi.
00:05:24It's so nice to meet you.
00:05:27Sorry.
00:05:27I think I was expecting someone.
00:05:29Someone older?
00:05:30Kind of.
00:05:31Yeah.
00:05:31Plot twist, right?
00:05:32Um, well, I've been working here since I was 14.
00:05:35The last manager had to step away for some family stuff, so I kind of just stayed on when I
00:05:40started college nearby.
00:05:41But my hours are flexible, so it's worked out.
00:05:45Hopefully the next owner doesn't kick me out.
00:05:47Oh, with your knowledge?
00:05:48They'd be crazy, too.
00:05:50I think the last time I worked here, I was a teen myself, so I might be a little rusty.
00:05:56Don't judge.
00:05:57Oh, I only judge on book taste.
00:05:59Uh-oh.
00:06:00Does romance count as a personality flaw?
00:06:02Only if there aren't enough kissing scenes.
00:06:05Wow.
00:06:07Somehow this place feels exactly the same, yet completely different, you know?
00:06:12Not really.
00:06:15Hey, those, uh, planters out front, does anyone ever fill them?
00:06:20Normally we hire someone, but winter's just thawed, and I just had my midterms.
00:06:24It's on the to-do.
00:06:25No worries.
00:06:26I've got my own to-do list.
00:06:27I'm procrastinating.
00:06:28I just remember Graham loved seeing them spill with color this time of year.
00:06:33Yeah, she definitely had the touch for it.
00:06:36We sure do miss her.
00:06:37The whole town was.
00:06:38Oh, my goodness.
00:06:39I left the back door open to air things out.
00:06:42I guess he wandered in.
00:06:44Meet the neighborhood cat.
00:06:46He just comes and goes, and people just let him do his thing.
00:06:50But, um...
00:06:51Oh, your grandma would feed him sometimes.
00:06:53Really?
00:06:53Mm-hmm.
00:06:54I didn't know she was a cat person.
00:06:56Uh, well, I'm gonna go get settled at Graham's house next door.
00:07:00If you're okay for a bit?
00:07:02Yeah, I'm here whenever you need.
00:07:04Perks of swim break.
00:07:05Thanks.
00:07:07Thanks.
00:07:31Sorry, I never finished my book, Graham.
00:07:34You were always warm and inspiring, but I don't think I'll ever be as good of a storyteller as you.
00:07:59These books always help me find my way when the world is waking up again.
00:08:04Plant them with care.
00:08:06New beginnings grow best when nurtured together.
00:08:16I sure miss you, Graham.
00:08:18You always did have a way with words.
00:08:27Can I help you with something?
00:08:29Hi.
00:08:30Yeah, I'm looking for some potted plants to brighten up the bookstore.
00:08:34You must be Lorraine's granddaughter, right?
00:08:36That obvious?
00:08:38Well, you have her eyes.
00:08:40I'm Winnie.
00:08:41Elise, you knew my grandma?
00:08:44Oh, everyone knew Lorraine.
00:08:45She was the heartbeat of this town.
00:08:47I actually help with the Apple Blossom Festival, and your grandmother used to host readings alongside it.
00:08:54Oh, yeah.
00:08:55I actually just found her books and blooms list.
00:08:57I'm thinking I might host an event in her honor.
00:09:00Just one book, something small, just a little send-off.
00:09:04How special.
00:09:05You know, little things have a way of growing around here.
00:09:10Actually, the book nook at the festival was a little tradition that your grandmother started.
00:09:16I think it was her way of putting a final cozy touch on the whole Books in Bloom events.
00:09:22Really?
00:09:22What was it?
00:09:24It was like a little reading nook, but much more than that.
00:09:27She hid little notes, surprises, or recordings for anyone who looked closely.
00:09:33I think she wanted whoever wandered in to feel like she left a secret just for them.
00:09:40That sounds like Graham.
00:09:42She inspired all of us.
00:09:44You know, we would love to see the book nook again if you could continue it for the spring festival.
00:09:49Oh, I'm not sure.
00:09:52I might not be here that long.
00:09:54I'm only here until the bookstore sells, so I think I might just stick to one Book in Bloom event
00:09:59for now.
00:10:00Well, we all pitch in around here, so if you do change your mind, the festival committee meets every Tuesday
00:10:07until those trees blossom.
00:10:09Okay.
00:10:09Good to know.
00:10:12So, any idea where I could get some potted plants?
00:10:15Yeah, Whitman's Orchards.
00:10:16They're your best bet.
00:10:18Do you know how to get there?
00:10:19I sure do.
00:10:20Thanks, Winnie.
00:10:21Okay.
00:10:51Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, you're not doing this!
00:10:56Oh, gosh, I'm so, so sorry.
00:11:00Max?
00:11:01Elise.
00:11:03Wow.
00:11:04Hi.
00:11:04Hi.
00:11:05I'm still here.
00:11:06Well, where else would I be?
00:11:07This is my family's farm.
00:11:09Right.
00:11:09Of course, I just didn't think you'd still be.
00:11:12We can't all just run off without saying goodbye and disappear.
00:11:15You should really do something about your bee problem.
00:11:18My bee problem?
00:11:19They pollinate the blossoms.
00:11:20That's kind of the whole point.
00:11:21That's how we get the apples.
00:11:23Maybe if you weren't drinking something so sweet.
00:11:24You guys offered it to me.
00:11:26It's a taster just for the entrance.
00:11:28What do you think of it, by the way?
00:11:29At least what you got to try of it.
00:11:33Uh, it's good, but fine.
00:11:35Fine.
00:11:36Great.
00:11:37You may have wasted my entire winter perfecting that recipe.
00:11:40You made this?
00:11:43What are you doing back here?
00:11:45Are you handling the bookstore sale?
00:11:47Yeah.
00:11:48I thought your parents would take care of that.
00:11:50Yeah, well, they're off on a world cruise enjoying retirement.
00:11:53They're gone for, like, a year.
00:11:55Ah.
00:11:55So, here I am.
00:11:57Right.
00:11:57I remember.
00:11:58Your family never liked to stay in one place for very long.
00:12:01No.
00:12:02Visiting Graham in the summer was the only constant.
00:12:06I've never been here in the spring.
00:12:08It's nice.
00:12:08You're gonna love it.
00:12:09Spring's underrated.
00:12:10And you'll finally get a chance to see the apple blossoms.
00:12:13I hope so.
00:12:14If I'm still here.
00:12:15But for now, I'm looking to brighten up the store.
00:12:18Make it lively.
00:12:20One last time for Graham.
00:12:22Are you, uh, a better gardener now?
00:12:25I remember you used to kill everything you touched.
00:12:27Although I guess you spent all your time typing away in the bookstore.
00:12:31Always writing something.
00:12:33Uh, yeah.
00:12:34Something like that.
00:12:37Um, I'm just gonna use Graham's notes as a cheat sheet.
00:12:40And, uh, these will do it.
00:12:42Well, are you sure that's the mix you want?
00:12:44Because those don't really complement...
00:12:45Yep, thank you so much for your help.
00:12:48And for the pain.
00:12:50Okay.
00:12:53Good to see you, Elise.
00:12:56You too.
00:13:09Tell me this one's good.
00:13:11Well, the brand story feels generic.
00:13:13Too heavy on the facts.
00:13:14Oh.
00:13:15Really?
00:13:16I tried every angle I could think of.
00:13:19If you're the distributor, what do you think we should do?
00:13:21Buyers want a standout flavor paired with a distinguishable story.
00:13:25Why the orchard, the batch, why you?
00:13:27Okay, well, I can work on flavor, but I'm not a storyteller.
00:13:32Well, you better find someone quick.
00:13:33Otherwise, you know, you can miss your window.
00:13:35Okay.
00:13:36Yeah, you're right.
00:13:42Water daily, except when it rains.
00:13:45But not too much rain.
00:13:47Good luck today.
00:13:49Shade, but only morning shade.
00:13:52Who is supposed to remember all of this?
00:13:54You sure you don't want me to just hire someone to do this?
00:13:56This was important to Graham.
00:13:58I want to try and do it for her.
00:14:02Hey.
00:14:03Hi.
00:14:04Uh, did I leave something at the orchard?
00:14:07No, no, no.
00:14:08I just wanted to see how you're settling in.
00:14:10Hey, are you part of the gardening committee?
00:14:12Hard pass.
00:14:15Well, do you want me to lend a hand here?
00:14:19Does no one think I can do this?
00:14:20That's not what I'm saying.
00:14:22It's just nice to have some creative input sometimes.
00:14:25Actually, that's why I'm here.
00:14:27I'm wondering if I could get some of yours.
00:14:30For what?
00:14:30That fine cider you tried.
00:14:32It was really delicious.
00:14:34I just...
00:14:36There was a lot happening.
00:14:37Good.
00:14:37I'm glad you like it.
00:14:39What was in that sample?
00:14:40Rhubarb and jasmine.
00:14:42Fascinating.
00:14:42It's part of this fruit and floral blend that I'm trying to expand,
00:14:45but the distributor, they want a story, you know, something to sell it.
00:14:48And I'm not good at that, but I remembered that you are.
00:14:53That part of me disappeared a long time ago.
00:14:56I'm not the girl for you.
00:14:58I think you're wrong.
00:15:02Look, how about this?
00:15:03We do a trade.
00:15:05I heard you're hosting a book event.
00:15:07I help you, and you help me with my story.
00:15:10Kind of a team cider and blooms.
00:15:14It's just a small event.
00:15:16It's nothing big.
00:15:16The Elise, I remember, always did everything big.
00:15:20Should we get back to this?
00:15:22Elise, big news.
00:15:24RSVPs for the books and blooms filled up overnight.
00:15:28What do you mean, filled up?
00:15:30Well, it was so popular, I added a couple days for the other books.
00:15:33Hi, Max.
00:15:34Hi.
00:15:35But it was just one night.
00:15:37Just a few people.
00:15:38Oh, well, don't ask me how to undo it on the website.
00:15:41I just clicked on something, and everyone got excited.
00:15:45Springs to sproutin', and you are now a part of the festival, Miss Headliner.
00:15:50Looks like your little thing just got a whole lot bigger.
00:15:55Oh, well, it's okay.
00:15:56I did not go to the festival.
00:15:57Oh, well, I need to go.
00:16:04Lee, me.
00:16:05Lee, me.
00:16:07Lee, me.
00:16:08Lee.
00:16:10Lee, me.
00:16:12Lee, me.
00:16:13Lee, me.
00:16:13Lee.
00:16:22so you liked the cat
00:16:33just a little breakfast
00:16:38don't get too comfy
00:16:39I'm not looking for a roommate
00:16:49what's this?
00:16:53life may feel bare and empty sometimes
00:16:56but that's just winter doing its job
00:17:00make tea, open a book
00:17:03and plant something anyway
00:17:05there's always a chance to start anew
00:17:09Graham
00:17:22what are you doing?
00:17:24good morning, headliner, how'd you sleep?
00:17:26not great, actually
00:17:27apparently cats have early schedules
00:17:30and gardeners, I see
00:17:32I thought I told you I didn't need any help
00:17:34yeah, but the other day I noticed
00:17:36that you got a bunch of fillers
00:17:37but no thrillers or spillers
00:17:38thrill of what, uh-huh?
00:17:40thrillers, tall, party in the back
00:17:42fillers, fills the dance floor
00:17:43spillers, like to show off
00:17:44but kind of ties the whole thing together
00:17:46what do you think of these two?
00:17:47yeah, you look really good
00:17:50um, they look
00:17:52really good together
00:17:55hi
00:17:57Vanessa
00:17:57oh, the real estate agent
00:17:59hi, I, I, um, thought you were coming later
00:18:02well, I was in the neighborhood
00:18:03so I figured I'd stop by
00:18:04introduce myself
00:18:05and take a quick photo
00:18:06potential buyer is interested
00:18:08in seeing the details of the shelves inside
00:18:10wow, someone's already interested
00:18:12that's great
00:18:13uh, the faster the better
00:18:14yeah, fantastic
00:18:16hey, Max
00:18:17hey, Vanessa
00:18:18how you doing?
00:18:19good
00:18:19oh, we're hugging
00:18:22Elise, you're in good hands with Vanessa
00:18:24she's a real real estate shark
00:18:25oh
00:18:26oh, that's so sweet
00:18:27that Max is helping you out
00:18:28actually, I've asked him not to
00:18:30well, we're working out a deal
00:18:32a little quid pro-pro thing
00:18:33speaking of deals
00:18:34quick photo
00:18:35be right back
00:18:38I appreciate your plant enthusiasm
00:18:40but I don't want to take your services for free
00:18:42I don't mind
00:18:43all set?
00:18:45I'm hoping to have that paperwork to you soon
00:18:47amazing, thanks
00:18:48I have another showing to get to
00:18:49but I'll be in touch
00:18:50great
00:18:52you know, I think I've got this whole
00:18:55thrill-filled spill thing
00:18:57so, um
00:18:58once I have my morning coffee
00:19:00I'll, uh, get to it
00:19:01well, I'm headed to the cafe to get coffee
00:19:04do you want to come?
00:19:04I'll get you a coffee
00:19:05they have amazing coffee
00:19:07um
00:19:09for coffee
00:19:10for the coffee
00:19:10sure
00:19:11great
00:19:12let me just, uh
00:19:13get changed
00:19:14you look great
00:19:15oh, okay
00:19:29spring showers
00:19:30bring me flowers
00:19:32that's right
00:19:33so what's the deal with this mystery cat
00:19:35who decided to wake you up?
00:19:36I don't know
00:19:36he showed up my first day here
00:19:38and walked into the store
00:19:40like he owned the place
00:19:41well, you know
00:19:42some people say it's an honor
00:19:43if a cat chooses you
00:19:44yeah
00:19:44well
00:19:45I'm not looking to get attached
00:19:47it sounds like he's just a neighborhood wanderer
00:19:50who's got a taste for free snacks
00:19:53so you're quid pro quo
00:19:54you're looking for inspiration for the distributor
00:19:56what have you pitched so far?
00:19:59um
00:19:59so
00:20:00fermentation stats
00:20:02ratios
00:20:02fruit blends
00:20:03all the riveting stuff
00:20:06that only I find
00:20:07exciting
00:20:09well, maybe it's not about what's in it
00:20:12but
00:20:12where it's from
00:20:15you used to love showing me
00:20:16what was so special
00:20:17about the Driftless area
00:20:18when I'd come to visit
00:20:20you just have to
00:20:21tell it in your own words
00:20:24see
00:20:26you still have that gift
00:20:28I'm just talking
00:20:29no, no
00:20:30you
00:20:31you could always see
00:20:33what other people missed
00:20:34you would have got there eventually
00:20:36maybe
00:20:37but
00:20:38I wouldn't mind figuring it out with you
00:20:40if you'll accept my offer
00:20:43I'm just
00:20:44too busy
00:20:45and it looks like the sale in the store
00:20:47might close sooner than expected
00:20:50okay
00:20:53should we make a run for it?
00:20:55yeah
00:21:10hey Molly
00:21:11hi
00:21:12we got new books in
00:21:14have you read this one?
00:21:19cat dug up the clover again
00:21:20maybe it was the bunnies
00:21:22they love snapping on it this time of year
00:21:25nice try
00:21:25I caught him red-handed earlier
00:21:27it was definitely the cat
00:21:30oh, thanks for updating this
00:21:32oh, no prob
00:21:33I wanted all the displays looking good for the morning crowd
00:21:36wow
00:21:37this is dangerous
00:21:39wait
00:21:40what if we served these with tea?
00:21:43small tables
00:21:45cozy book chat
00:21:46so I don't have to lead the talk?
00:21:48an introvert's dream
00:21:49I'm in
00:21:50where did you get these?
00:21:52you're looking at her
00:21:53stop
00:21:55really?
00:21:56what?
00:21:57baking's punk now
00:22:00hey, do you think you'll be able to bake for the event?
00:22:02I love a good deadline
00:22:04you're on
00:22:05amazing
00:22:24bare branches
00:22:25that's fun
00:22:26where did this come from?
00:22:28just a little burst of inspiration
00:22:30I figured people could write notes
00:22:33and fill in their own blossoms
00:22:36I love that idea
00:22:40something's missing
00:22:43maybe Graham would have an idea
00:22:49life may feel bare and empty sometimes
00:22:52but that's just winter doing its job
00:22:54make tea
00:22:54open a book
00:22:55and plant something anyway
00:22:57there's always a chance to start anew
00:23:01there's always a chance to start anew
00:23:05I have to make something right
00:23:07this is my chance to plant something fresh
00:23:09like the flowers you're trying to do?
00:23:11no
00:23:11I mean, yes
00:23:13but more so metaphorically
00:23:14like, in life
00:23:16I'm sick of being stuck in winter
00:23:18yeah
00:23:19show winter who's boss
00:23:29hi again
00:23:30hey
00:23:31I didn't expect to see you out here
00:23:33I was setting things up at the bookstore
00:23:35and it hit me
00:23:36I've been getting in my own way
00:23:38and earlier was kind of proof
00:23:41I want to help you
00:23:42I do
00:23:43I just
00:23:43my writing so far
00:23:45has consisted mostly of rejection letters
00:23:47and false starts
00:23:49and
00:23:51when you mention story
00:23:52it hit a nerve
00:23:56I guess I'm afraid to feel like I'm failing again
00:23:59yeah, I get that
00:24:01but
00:24:02you know, maybe it's good to look at it
00:24:04not as failing
00:24:05but learning
00:24:06growing
00:24:07just moving forward
00:24:08yeah
00:24:10I want to try again
00:24:11I just
00:24:14right now
00:24:14I feel like these
00:24:17they're
00:24:18exposed
00:24:20here
00:24:22put these offshoots in some water
00:24:25they'll blossom in no time
00:24:27how long does that take?
00:24:30depends
00:24:31whenever they're ready
00:24:35so what do you say?
00:24:37team cider and blooms round two?
00:24:40now are you just saying this because you couldn't figure out those planters?
00:24:44that
00:24:46and I miss how we used to do things together
00:24:48yeah
00:24:50yeah, I do too
00:24:51alright, I'm in
00:24:52I'm in
00:24:54great
00:24:55well, where should we start?
00:25:00woo
00:25:01the weather can't decide what it wants to do
00:25:03it's raining
00:25:04it's sunny
00:25:05now it is raining
00:25:06oh my god
00:25:08is that our little Elise
00:25:09all grown up?
00:25:10come
00:25:11oh, wait a second
00:25:12I'm soaking wet
00:25:13I don't mind
00:25:13aw, come here
00:25:16wow, it is good to see you
00:25:19you do that just like you, Graham
00:25:21I feel her presence every time I'm here
00:25:23it is so great you're doing the bookstore for one last season
00:25:27you're gonna join the festival committee too?
00:25:30because I'd really like to get my book note back
00:25:31I might try to make the next one
00:25:33but first I have to get through this event tonight
00:25:37I hope I don't faint
00:25:39oh, nonsense
00:25:40I will splash you with water if I have to
00:25:43I might buy a ticket to see that
00:25:45oh, I'll get you right now for free
00:25:47oh, I'm already wet
00:25:48stop
00:25:49oh, I do love a good spring sun shower
00:25:52oh yeah, I do too
00:25:53as long as it's not too strong
00:25:55and knock the blossoms off the tree
00:25:56that can happen?
00:25:57oh, sure, that could happen
00:25:58but it's part of the process
00:26:00I mean, you need rain for things to grow
00:26:01hey, Dad, I just stood up in there
00:26:04if you want to bring the chairs in
00:26:05and then I have a few more in the truck
00:26:06sorry about all the puddles
00:26:08oh, I came prepared
00:26:10sorry, I'm in your way
00:26:13oh, I loved doing all this with you, Graham
00:26:16it brings back such great memories
00:26:18I stayed up all night, but I did it
00:26:21wow, Molly, this looks incredible
00:26:23don't you have some notes to work on?
00:26:25we can arrange this
00:26:26okay, thanks
00:26:31why do you look so nervous?
00:26:32you're great with people
00:26:33what do you have to be afraid of?
00:26:35one-on-one?
00:26:36sure
00:26:36but this was my grandma's thing
00:26:38I like living stories in my head
00:26:41not out loud
00:26:42like when I invented a whole fake romance
00:26:44between us when we were teens
00:26:46really?
00:26:47which I never told you about
00:26:48so you didn't know
00:26:50well, at least your imagination has good taste
00:26:53I have an idea
00:26:55come with me
00:27:03no way
00:27:05it's still here?
00:27:06it's still here
00:27:08what do you say?
00:27:09oh, don't even
00:27:10come on, one swing
00:27:12it'll clear your mind
00:27:12I'm still way too short for this thing
00:27:14lucky for you, I'm tall
00:27:15I'll steady it
00:27:17giddy up
00:27:18okay
00:27:21look at that
00:27:23like riding a bike
00:27:24okay, if there's things now
00:27:26you are killing me
00:27:28deal?
00:27:30do it
00:27:32do it
00:27:33do it
00:27:34do it
00:27:36do it
00:27:37do it
00:27:37do it
00:27:37do it
00:27:38do it
00:27:41oh my god
00:27:42okay
00:27:42okay
00:27:42okay
00:27:43okay
00:27:43okay
00:27:46I got you
00:27:47I got you
00:27:47I got you
00:27:48I got you
00:27:51You're welcome.
00:27:57So, mind clear?
00:27:59Yeah, actually.
00:28:01I feel like I'm 15 again.
00:28:03Perfect.
00:28:07I needed that.
00:28:09And I feel more like myself here.
00:28:12Yeah, Driftless will do that to you.
00:28:15You know, I was thinking about your situation.
00:28:18It's kind of like, um, tonight's book, The Year of Waiting.
00:28:22How Charles, he's not happy with his circumstances,
00:28:25but he keeps moving forward, even though he's afraid.
00:28:31I can see some similarities between your situation.
00:28:35You read the book?
00:28:37Yeah, of course I read the book.
00:28:38It's a big night.
00:28:40Sounds like you should be leading the discussion.
00:28:43Mm.
00:28:45No, I'm just recycling your insights.
00:28:48Hmm.
00:28:49I guess I'm full of wisdom you didn't know you needed.
00:28:54But yeah, okay, I can kind of see the parallel here.
00:28:59Don't you just love hate when a story holds up a mirror like that?
00:29:04I love that you love it.
00:29:10Okay, am I crazy?
00:29:12Or is there a vibe between your dad and Winnie?
00:29:19Or am I just making up love stories in my head?
00:29:22No, no, no, no, no.
00:29:23You're not crazy.
00:29:24There's definitely a vibe.
00:29:25Everybody sees it except for them.
00:29:29Okay, I should probably get back and finish all the last-minute things.
00:29:34Thanks.
00:29:37I'll see you later.
00:29:38See you later.
00:29:52It's a great turnout.
00:29:57Mm-hmm.
00:29:58I guess people really miss book club.
00:30:00Yeah.
00:30:03May I come in?
00:30:04Mm-hmm.
00:30:12Your grand would be so proud of you.
00:30:17Breathe in with me.
00:30:18Count of four.
00:30:23Hold.
00:30:25Out for four.
00:30:31Okay.
00:30:32Okay.
00:30:33Okay.
00:30:34I'm ready.
00:30:34Go get them.
00:30:47Welcome, everyone.
00:30:49It is my honor to bring back my grandma's favorite tradition.
00:30:53She loved apple blossom season.
00:30:56After a long winter, it reminded her that something beautiful was coming, even if it was fleeting.
00:31:04And that's what this story reflects.
00:31:07The hope, the waiting, and the quiet courage it takes to believe that something new is possible.
00:31:15She believed there's greatness all around us and had faith in the unexpected.
00:31:20On your tables, you'll find little slips of paper, write a literary love note, something the book made you feel,
00:31:27or something from your heart, and hang it on our paper tree.
00:31:30We'll make our own blossoms inside.
00:31:33Oh, and a huge shout-out to Molly Teller, our resident rock star with the best book recommendations, who also
00:31:41made all of the amazing treats tonight.
00:31:53Incoming.
00:31:54New shipments.
00:31:56Caught Molly wrestling these outside.
00:31:58Figured I'd lend a hand.
00:32:01Whoa, what is that about?
00:32:03Oh, just thought he'd like something comfy for when he pops by.
00:32:07What? It's temporary.
00:32:10Denial is the first step of cat ownership.
00:32:13He's here more than some of your regulars.
00:32:15Does he have a name yet?
00:32:16What do the neighbors call him?
00:32:18Oh, he's such a drifter.
00:32:20Never sticks wrong long enough for anyone to name him.
00:32:22But I guess you're the exception.
00:32:24Hmm. What name suits you?
00:32:28You're always creeping, but it's cute.
00:32:30Tripping at birds. Digging up plants.
00:32:33Yeah, the white clover.
00:32:35Wait. What about clover?
00:32:38Meow.
00:32:39He's lucky he found you.
00:32:43Hey, you like the name clover?
00:32:45I bet your grandmother would have loved it.
00:32:51Oh, I'm so glad that shipment came in.
00:32:54I can't find Graham's copy anywhere,
00:32:56so I'll just have to jot my notes down in a blank one.
00:32:59Oh, this title's been flying off the shelves.
00:33:02I'm glad we got the Weestock.
00:33:07Molly, would you finish unboxing these?
00:33:09I'm gonna go work on Max's brand story with him.
00:33:12Consider it handled.
00:33:13Thanks.
00:33:14Max, your dad's pizza night at the taproom is tonight, right?
00:33:18Yep, every Friday.
00:33:19Whole band, pizza, dancing, it's gonna be fun.
00:33:22Well, I would love to treat you all as a thanks
00:33:25for helping with the events, if you're free.
00:33:26Well, Earl already invited me to come hang,
00:33:29so I'll be there.
00:33:30Count me in.
00:33:31All right, see you tonight.
00:33:39Well, this is new.
00:33:41Mm-hmm, much to dad's disapproval.
00:33:44Okay, so this is kind of my baby.
00:33:49It's slow, manual, but it pulls flavors like nothing else.
00:33:53It's not great for mass production, so it doesn't get used as much as it should.
00:33:58And over here, we have my spring batch.
00:34:02So I've got elderflower, huckleberry, and raspberry.
00:34:07Wow, smells amazing in here.
00:34:10How do you decide what to try next?
00:34:13Instinct, mostly.
00:34:16But some flavors just kind of grab me, others come from experimentation,
00:34:21and then others, it's just from whatever's in season.
00:34:24There's inspiration everywhere.
00:34:26No names yet, maybe you can help with that.
00:34:32It tastes like a kiss waiting to happen.
00:34:38I like it.
00:34:40I put a warning label on it.
00:34:42Sweetened with honey with a side of swooning.
00:34:44Honey.
00:34:45That's it.
00:34:46Honey kiss.
00:34:48Honey kiss.
00:34:49Now, this one is raspberry.
00:34:53This reminded me of, do you remember that summer that we went picking wild raspberries and
00:34:58that bear showed up?
00:35:00You remember that?
00:35:01Yeah, of course.
00:35:02I've never seen you run that fast.
00:35:04I don't think that's the recommended survival strategy.
00:35:08We survive.
00:35:09That's what's important.
00:35:11Tastes like a narrow escape.
00:35:15You certainly think like a storyteller.
00:35:17Okay, now, this is the elderberry.
00:35:22Let me know what you think of this.
00:35:28Ooh.
00:35:30Tart.
00:35:31But it settles.
00:35:33Makes you want to go back for more.
00:35:35Like an ex you give a second chance to.
00:35:39Second chance.
00:35:40That's good.
00:35:41That's really good.
00:35:43You've got a way with words.
00:35:44A little less daunting than a 300 page novel.
00:35:49Yeah.
00:35:51Speaking of which, when you were unpacking, I noticed you paused at one book.
00:35:56Is everything okay?
00:35:57Yeah.
00:35:59That author, Tessa Marks, we were writing buddies in grad school.
00:36:04We used to share drafts, snacks, dreams.
00:36:08And then what happened?
00:36:09Life happened.
00:36:11Graham got sick, went through a breakup, more rejection letters.
00:36:18I started to lose momentum as Tessa took off.
00:36:22And I felt like I was holding her back, so I pulled away.
00:36:27I'm proud of her.
00:36:29I am.
00:36:30It's just hard when it represents a life you wanted.
00:36:35You know?
00:36:36Right.
00:36:37Well, your story isn't over yet.
00:36:41I gave myself five years to finish my draft by this spring.
00:36:46I haven't touched it.
00:36:47But I also never let it go, so I have just been drifting.
00:36:54All the way to driftless.
00:36:57How poetic.
00:36:58At this point, I've lost belief that I can even do it.
00:37:02I've wasted too many years, and it's time to move on.
00:37:07But hey, you get me for one last creative sprint.
00:37:11So I want to hear more about your passion.
00:37:14Your vision.
00:37:16Okay.
00:37:17Um...
00:37:18Oh, have I shown you the merch?
00:37:20Okay.
00:37:22It's inspiring being out here.
00:37:25It makes me feel connected to something much bigger than myself.
00:37:29It's a powerful thing.
00:37:31It's kind of like my canvas.
00:37:33Because you're an artist.
00:37:34I don't know about that.
00:37:36Maybe a mad scientist.
00:37:38Yeah.
00:37:39You write with taste instead of words.
00:37:42Tell that to my dad.
00:37:44He never really understood my creative impulses.
00:37:48He supports you.
00:37:49He just doesn't understand the way you're wired.
00:37:53But there's more to you than making good recipes.
00:37:57I'll keep digging.
00:38:00What?
00:38:00Here I thought I was an open book, but are you saying I'm a closed barrel?
00:38:04Not tightly sealed.
00:38:06Promise.
00:38:13You're back from a long winter.
00:38:15Here.
00:38:16It's so beautiful.
00:38:18It really is.
00:38:28Thank you all for your healthy bookstore events.
00:38:31Hello.
00:38:31It means so much, and I know Graham will be pretty.
00:38:34Ah.
00:38:35Cheers.
00:38:36Cheers.
00:38:39So what's next on the schedule?
00:38:41Poetry night.
00:38:42It's time to get deep and dramatic.
00:38:45So the mic will be open for people to read from the poetry collection.
00:38:49Or if inspiration strikes, read something original.
00:38:53I'm secretly hoping someone does.
00:38:56Has anyone here ever written a poem?
00:38:58Or been given one?
00:39:00Oh, that would be nice, but that wasn't my husband's thing.
00:39:04Henry would show me his love in his own quiet ways.
00:39:08Anyway.
00:39:09Enough of that.
00:39:11Isn't anyone gonna dance?
00:39:13One, two, one.
00:39:15Get up there.
00:39:16Look her at the table.
00:39:17Yeah.
00:39:17Really?
00:39:18Go for it.
00:39:18Sure.
00:39:19Come on.
00:39:19Have some fun.
00:39:20Show him the moves I taught you.
00:39:31It's nice that your dad embraces the cider with his tap room.
00:39:36Well, I mean, he's okay with it locally, but any more expansion than that, I don't know.
00:39:45I think he's just scared of change.
00:39:48You know, I can't believe I was so dense and didn't realize that you felt that way about me.
00:39:57I just thought, I don't know, I thought we were, we were friends.
00:40:02We were so close.
00:40:03I didn't, I didn't know you had this feeling.
00:40:07Yeah.
00:40:08Well, I'm pretty sure every girl had a crush on you.
00:40:13I just kept mine as a story in my head.
00:40:17All the stories in your head.
00:40:21You know, I'd, I'd love to read that manuscript.
00:40:25Can you tell me what it's about?
00:40:27Oh, I can hardly remember.
00:40:30Okay.
00:40:31I'll keep digging.
00:40:35Okay.
00:40:37It's about a teen love story.
00:40:40And it takes place in a small farming town.
00:40:44Nothing like Driftless.
00:40:46And the lead boy is not based on anyone I know.
00:40:51No, I definitely have to read it.
00:40:54It's not finished, remember?
00:40:57You should finish it.
00:41:01Alright.
00:41:03Good job.
00:41:42Yes, I'm so invested.
00:41:44The character arcs are building beautifully.
00:41:47Can't wait to read the next chapter.
00:41:49XO, Tessa.
00:42:07Vanessa dropped this off.
00:42:09Oh, thanks.
00:42:11Yeah, she said the buyers are part of some development group buying up all the local stores in the county.
00:42:17Why doesn't that sound like a good thing?
00:42:19Because it's not.
00:42:25They want to gut the bookstore completely and turn it into condos.
00:42:35Let your faith guide you on the journey.
00:42:39It knows the way.
00:42:43Hey, Elise.
00:42:45Got a minute?
00:42:46Hi, yeah.
00:42:47Sure.
00:42:47Just following up on the offer.
00:42:48Did you get a chance to review it?
00:42:50I did.
00:42:53I'm wondering if we can wait until after the Apple Blossom Festival.
00:42:56I'll still be here then and I would love if we could try to find someone to buy this as
00:43:02is.
00:43:03Keep it a bookstore.
00:43:04It's a really generous offer.
00:43:06We don't want them backing out.
00:43:08I know, but do you think you could try to buy us some time?
00:43:11Just see if there's any other interest.
00:43:14I really think it's the right thing.
00:43:15I'll see what I can do.
00:43:17Thanks.
00:43:20Hey, sorry I'm getting late.
00:43:22Oh, hey.
00:43:23For any of you who haven't met her yet, this is Elise.
00:43:27We now have the book nook back.
00:43:29Perfect timing.
00:43:30We were just about to get the Blossom Report.
00:43:33Oh, yeah.
00:43:34Blossom Report.
00:43:36All right.
00:43:39Well, they're a tight cluster.
00:43:42Should be ready to blossom in a couple of days.
00:43:45Great.
00:43:45I will update the tracker on the website.
00:43:48Uh, Winnie, last time you uploaded a picture of your elbow.
00:43:52That was one time.
00:43:54Three times.
00:43:55Are you tracking me or the Blossom's?
00:43:59Um, uh...
00:44:03Well, if the website ever does behave, I have a few book nook updates.
00:44:09I'm putting together curated sets of stories.
00:44:12And in each set, there will be something hidden.
00:44:15Think of it as literary Easter eggs for those who like to look close.
00:44:20And for anyone looking for inspiration.
00:44:23Okay.
00:44:24Just like your gram used to say, sometimes small things can make the biggest impact.
00:44:29That concludes our meeting.
00:44:30Coffee?
00:44:32Sure.
00:44:32One cream, two sugars, dirt clockwise.
00:44:36Don't ask why I remember that.
00:44:39You two seem to be getting along awfully well.
00:44:44She's really something else.
00:44:46I mean, she keeps them on my toes.
00:44:49Last time someone did that was your mother.
00:44:51Both strong women.
00:44:53You do well to pay attention.
00:44:55What do you mean by that?
00:44:57I think you know what I mean by that.
00:44:58No, I'm not sure what you mean by that.
00:45:01What...
00:45:01You know, sometimes I find it hard to say things out loud.
00:45:05But it's easier to write my thoughts down.
00:45:08The next Books and Bloom's event theme is courage.
00:45:12Maybe I could help you turn your thoughts into a poem.
00:45:15A poem?
00:45:16No.
00:45:19Oh, no.
00:45:20No, no, no.
00:45:21No, I...
00:45:22Leave that to the professionals.
00:45:24Oh, it doesn't have to be perfect.
00:45:26Share what's in your heart.
00:45:28Well, I'll just leave you two to it.
00:45:30And, uh...
00:45:32Hey, listen, don't forget to check the South Gate irrigation.
00:45:34It's been acting a lot.
00:45:35I know. I know.
00:45:36Right?
00:45:36Yep, I'm on it.
00:45:37Good.
00:45:39I didn't mean to push him.
00:45:41Do you think he's upset?
00:45:42No, no, no, no.
00:45:43That was fine.
00:45:44That's his defense mechanism.
00:45:45He doesn't mean to flex.
00:45:46But I saw a little glimmer in his eye.
00:45:49I bet he'll think about it.
00:45:50And it doesn't bother you to see him dating someone else?
00:45:53Oh, no, no, not at all.
00:45:54My mom passed away a long time ago.
00:45:56I just want him to be happy.
00:45:59Are you, uh, ready to get started on those flowers for the bookstore?
00:46:03I have some stuff set up over here.
00:46:12Look at these brave little guys.
00:46:16Graham sure did love these.
00:46:18Yeah, she did.
00:46:21Oh, um...
00:46:22Stay cool.
00:46:23Stay cool.
00:46:23But your friend is back.
00:46:25No, no.
00:46:25Come over to the blossoms.
00:46:26Stay away from me.
00:46:28Buzz off.
00:46:31They love those blossoms.
00:46:33They're so sweet.
00:46:35Did you know that you could eat the petals?
00:46:37Of the apple blossoms?
00:46:39You put them in tea or baked goods.
00:46:42They're surprisingly good.
00:46:44Hey, Max.
00:46:46Why don't you use them as your standout cider flavor?
00:46:50That's a really good idea.
00:46:53That's a really good idea.
00:46:55You know, you're a genius.
00:46:56Has anybody ever told you that?
00:46:57How did I not think of that?
00:47:00Because you didn't have me?
00:47:01Ah, that's right.
00:47:04She's modest too.
00:47:08I think these blind date with the book baskets are going to turn out great.
00:47:12Hopefully they're a hit after poetry night.
00:47:14I am so excited for the discussions.
00:47:16I have all of my notes right here.
00:47:20Hey, what's wrong?
00:47:21You look like you're about to confess to a crime.
00:47:24Honestly, kind of feels like one.
00:47:27I don't know.
00:47:28What happened?
00:47:29Remember that pastry workshop I was telling you about?
00:47:32Yeah.
00:47:33They moved it to tonight.
00:47:34Like, tonight, tonight, during the poetry reading?
00:47:38And I can't be in two places at once.
00:47:41I feel like I can't turn down this opportunity either.
00:47:43Hey, Molly.
00:47:45You have helped keep this place afloat, and you've earned the right to chase your own things.
00:47:51Okay.
00:47:51Well, I'm gonna help you until I have to leave.
00:47:54Okay.
00:48:02Look at this.
00:48:03Book club's a success.
00:48:05You think you'll ever get used to being the main event?
00:48:08Honestly?
00:48:09It's growing on me.
00:48:12Wait, where's my copy?
00:48:14I need to find it.
00:48:15Uh, it's not in these.
00:48:17It's gotta be around here somewhere.
00:48:21Well, could it be in one of the boxes, or...?
00:48:26Mine was the one with all the tabs.
00:48:27I had every discussion point in there.
00:48:29Okay.
00:48:30So, what are you gonna do?
00:48:33I'm gonna have to improvise.
00:48:38Welcome, everyone.
00:48:40I had notes to guide us on today's discussion, but my copy's gone missing, so we're just gonna roll with
00:48:49it.
00:48:50Meet my co-host and the new driftless bookstore mascot, Clover the Cat.
00:48:57Clover just wandered in one day and refused to leave.
00:49:03Oh, everyone give it up for Max, who provided the delicious cider and tonight's plant pairing, the crocus.
00:49:11Make it up for Max.
00:49:12It's okay, I'll use it in my copy.
00:49:15I think you're gonna lie through this.
00:49:22Uh, this belonged to my grandma.
00:49:26I had planned on reading one of my favorite poems tonight, but...
00:49:30I think I'll read something Graham once wrote instead.
00:49:36Courage isn't the shout of certainty.
00:49:39It's the whisper that says, try anyway.
00:49:42Some of the best things I ever did started before I was ready.
00:49:47Falling in love, becoming a mother, and opening this bookstore.
00:49:52The scariest things cracked my soul open, so take the leap.
00:49:59Again and again.
00:50:06All right.
00:50:08Who wants to share?
00:50:29Is there anyone else?
00:50:32Excuse me.
00:50:47Most of you folks are reading from the poetry book, but I thought I'd try to write one myself.
00:50:52And, uh, believe me, I'm no writer, but...
00:50:57Well, here it goes.
00:51:02I thought one love was all I'd get.
00:51:05Frozen heart.
00:51:07No room for regret.
00:51:12But then you walked in.
00:51:15Changed my plan.
00:51:18Life nudged me, said, go on.
00:51:21Try again.
00:51:24It's never too late to try something new.
00:51:29Guess even old roots...
00:51:33Can bloom again, too.
00:51:36Yeah!
00:51:37Yeah!
00:51:58Your poem was spectacular.
00:52:01Really?
00:52:02Yeah.
00:52:05What do you say your something new is taking me out on a date tomorrow?
00:52:10I love that.
00:52:17Another success.
00:52:18For me or your dad?
00:52:20Well, I meant for the bookstore, but...
00:52:22Yeah, he did good.
00:52:24Yeah.
00:52:24So did you.
00:52:26Hey, I noticed you tonight recommending Tessa's book.
00:52:30Yeah. I mean, she's a great writer.
00:52:33And, you know, having all these book discussions has really made me realize how much I miss writing with her.
00:52:40Sharing ideas, talking it all through.
00:52:43We should reach out to her.
00:52:45See if you guys can pick up where you left off.
00:52:47I don't know. There's a lot to unpack.
00:52:49And what if she doesn't want to hear from me?
00:52:51I don't think I'm ready to make that call.
00:52:53Well, I've heard this thing about courage.
00:52:56A great poet once said,
00:52:59Sometimes you have to leap...
00:53:01Before you're ready.
00:53:06Wise words.
00:53:07Mm-hmm.
00:53:17I don't think I can do this alone.
00:53:20Can you girls help me get ready?
00:53:22Right. It's the big date night.
00:53:25Of course. Let's go to the apartment.
00:53:26Thanks.
00:53:27Just don't want to embarrass myself.
00:53:29Don't worry.
00:53:30We'll make sure you look and feel your best.
00:53:35Hold on there. Hold your horses there, lover boy.
00:53:38What?
00:53:39This is no good.
00:53:40I've been dressing myself for 60 years.
00:53:42Yeah, but not for Winnie and not in the modern era, obviously.
00:53:47Hey, son, I hope you're okay with this.
00:53:52Mom's annoyed you waited this long.
00:53:54She's looking down on us, smiling.
00:53:57I'm just glad you're happy.
00:53:59Good.
00:54:00You get a gift or something?
00:54:02Yeah.
00:54:04No flowers?
00:54:06Oh, come on.
00:54:07Flowers are gaudy.
00:54:09It's a bold move.
00:54:15Well, what do you think?
00:54:19Well, I don't know.
00:54:20You look amazing.
00:54:22I like it. I do.
00:54:24It's just...
00:54:25I'm just so very, very out of practice.
00:54:30Am I missing anything?
00:54:32I've got an idea.
00:54:38Something to tie it all together.
00:54:42It was Graham's.
00:54:46Lorraine talked me off so many ledges when I first started dating Henry.
00:54:51She knew exactly how to cold my nerves.
00:54:55Still does.
00:54:58I love it.
00:55:04Oh.
00:55:06It's for your tea.
00:55:07I love a practical, non-fussy gift.
00:55:14Oh, that was adorable.
00:55:19Do you have plans?
00:55:21No.
00:55:22Great.
00:55:23I have a surprise for you.
00:55:25Okay.
00:55:30I was thinking about your idea of a perfect date.
00:55:33Is this outdoorsy enough for you or the right?
00:55:37Honestly, you nailed it.
00:55:40Okay.
00:55:41We've got your blind date books.
00:55:43So which one will it be?
00:55:45Reverse Uno.
00:55:46I already know what's in there.
00:55:48Touche.
00:55:49All right.
00:55:50If you like fake dating with wedding chaos.
00:55:53If you like secrets in sleepy towns.
00:55:57We'll go in sleepy towns.
00:55:59Not a fan of romance?
00:56:01No, I like romance.
00:56:02Just in real life.
00:56:03I think I'm better at reading it than living it.
00:56:06Oh.
00:56:07I don't know about that.
00:56:10Hey.
00:56:11It's the book.
00:56:12I noticed you picked that for the next book club.
00:56:14Yeah.
00:56:16And I actually called her today to tell her.
00:56:19No way.
00:56:20Thank you for encouraging me.
00:56:23It was really nice to catch up with her.
00:56:25Good for you.
00:56:28It also made me realize that I don't have to be so guarded with my story.
00:56:34It's okay if someone hears it.
00:56:36She even offered to read my book if I ever pick it up again.
00:56:41What do you mean if you ever pick it up?
00:56:42You're going to pick it up again.
00:56:51It's crazy to think that the trees are about to blossom.
00:56:54Yeah.
00:56:55Feels like just a couple weeks ago they were bare branches.
00:56:58When do you think it'll happen?
00:57:01Um, I'm going to say three days.
00:57:05What?
00:57:06You want to bet?
00:57:08Okay.
00:57:09Three days.
00:57:10No way.
00:57:11Too soon.
00:57:12I will give it a week.
00:57:13One week.
00:57:14Okay.
00:57:15And what are the stakes?
00:57:16If I win, you have to name a cider after me.
00:57:20Full distribution.
00:57:21Deal.
00:57:23And if I win, you have to write five pages of your book.
00:57:28Just five.
00:57:29Just to get started.
00:57:32Curveball.
00:57:35Okay.
00:57:36Deal.
00:57:41So tell me about this flavor.
00:57:44Elderflower.
00:57:45Elderflower.
00:57:46Elderflower.
00:57:46My mom, she used to grow elderflower every spring.
00:57:52And I have these memories of us making syrup infused with it.
00:57:57So when I started making cider, I knew that that had to be a part of the base.
00:58:01It's, um, I don't know, sort of nostalgic, I guess.
00:58:08That's it.
00:58:10What?
00:58:11Every flavor should have a story.
00:58:15Not just a taste, but a memory that the customer can step into.
00:58:19And each label could tell the story.
00:58:22It's not just a berry.
00:58:24It's about being chased through the woods to find the best one.
00:58:28It's making syrup in the kitchen with your mom.
00:58:31It's placing silly bets on when the blossoms will finally bloom with someone you care about.
00:58:38It's so good.
00:58:40That's really good.
00:58:42I, I, thank you.
00:58:45I, I don't think I could have explained what this place means to me without, without your help.
00:59:01You're, you're a genius.
00:59:03You're, you're a real, you're an artist.
00:59:09I, I should probably go.
00:59:11But I'm so glad I could help with the story.
00:59:13Well, are you sure? I thought we...
00:59:16Yeah, thank you so much for tonight.
00:59:19Okay.
00:59:22Um, sure.
00:59:23Um, I'll, um, can I walk you to the door?
00:59:26Okay.
00:59:33Okay, team. Well, it's our final week of prep.
00:59:36Looks like those trees are gonna blossom any day now.
00:59:39I would love to get an update from everybody.
00:59:42Molly, you wanna start?
00:59:43I'm testing the floral bouquet designs on cupcakes tonight.
00:59:47And the book nook is almost ready.
00:59:50I just have to finish the banner.
00:59:51Great.
00:59:52And Max, any word about a distributor?
00:59:55Pitching in a few days, but, um, I'll let you know when I do.
00:59:59We should be good though, because Elise helped me with the story.
01:00:03Earl, any last words?
01:00:05Everybody stays on track. We'll be ready for the blossoms.
01:00:09Great.
01:00:09Right?
01:00:10Let's go.
01:00:15Thanks for the shout out.
01:00:17Oh yeah, of course.
01:00:18I mean, I'd be freaking out without you.
01:00:22Hey, I have a new batch.
01:00:23Do you wanna give it a try? I love your notes.
01:00:25Yeah.
01:00:30That is a great base.
01:00:32Right?
01:00:32And then once the trees blossom, I'll take the petals before they fall,
01:00:36put them in the batch, that'll balance the flavor,
01:00:38then it's ready for the distributor.
01:00:46That's new.
01:00:48Problem?
01:00:49Seems okay.
01:00:52I'll double check later to make sure.
01:00:54Max.
01:00:57You know, all this fancy new equipment is impressive,
01:01:01but you still never showed me how this thing works.
01:01:04You wanna give it a try?
01:01:06Yeah.
01:01:07Okay, fair warning.
01:01:08It can get a little messy and it requires some elbow grease.
01:01:12I'm ready.
01:01:13Atta girl.
01:01:23So, and we just let this sit in the fermentation business thing?
01:01:27Yes.
01:01:27Exactly.
01:01:29Normally we'd use fresh apples from the harvest in the fall,
01:01:31but we had a bunch in the freezer.
01:01:33The only thing is, Dad's very particular about when and how we use them,
01:01:37so we gotta make sure this batch counts.
01:01:40We will.
01:01:41Because it's the me batch.
01:01:44The Max and Elise batch, M-E.
01:01:47Yeah.
01:01:48It's silly.
01:01:49No, I like it.
01:01:50The Max and Elise.
01:01:53You know, you were right.
01:01:55This whole physical labor thing really does make it feel more magical.
01:02:00Yeah.
01:02:01It definitely requires a lot more work, but it's nice to slow things down.
01:02:07I wish I could slow down time here.
01:02:10It's crazy to think that the trees will be blossoming soon and I'll be leaving.
01:02:16So you're still leaving?
01:02:18Well, yeah.
01:02:20I mean, that's always been the point of me being here.
01:02:22I know, but I just, I heard that the new buyer wanted to gut the store, so I figured maybe...
01:02:26Where did you hear that?
01:02:28Molly told Winnie, told my dad, you know, the driftless rumor mill.
01:02:33Yeah, well, it's my only offer, so I don't really have another option.
01:02:39Well, you do have another option. You could stay and run the store.
01:02:42And write.
01:02:44Max...
01:02:45No.
01:02:47It's complicated.
01:02:49I just thought...
01:02:52That with...
01:02:54That you might have been falling back in love with...
01:02:58Driftless and writing and...
01:03:02With the store and maybe changed your mind.
01:03:05I just...
01:03:07I don't understand what's holding you back.
01:03:10You said this place makes you feel like yourself.
01:03:13Isn't that what you're looking for?
01:03:14I love...
01:03:16That when I walk in that store, I feel grim everywhere.
01:03:20And I don't want that to go away.
01:03:24But...
01:03:24I also don't want to run the store day to day.
01:03:28It's this constant reminder that I am not a published author and I probably never will be.
01:03:34You're...
01:03:34You're using that as an excuse.
01:03:36How?
01:03:37You also said that you don't want to run the orchard because it makes you feel less than.
01:03:43It's the same thing.
01:03:46I thought of all people, you'd understand.
01:03:52I think...
01:03:54I do.
01:03:58Loud and clear.
01:04:11Hard work's paying off.
01:04:12Hope it makes for a good harvest.
01:04:15This beautiful day.
01:04:17Blossoms in full bloom.
01:04:19And here you are on a romantic walk with your son when you should be out here with Winnie.
01:04:24What's the matter with you?
01:04:25Do I have to coach you?
01:04:26Come on.
01:04:27It's festival weekend.
01:04:28She's swamped.
01:04:29How'd that date go?
01:04:31Well, she didn't run for the hills.
01:04:34She's really something else, that lady, I tell you.
01:04:38Earl Whitman is smitten.
01:04:41If she can put up with your stubbornness, she's a keeper.
01:04:45Oh, Elise. Glad I caught you.
01:04:47Hi, Vanessa.
01:04:48Hey, so the interested buyers have agreed to hold off until the festival, but they'll need a decision for that
01:04:52day.
01:04:53Sign or they walk away.
01:04:55No luck finding any other leads?
01:04:57Not yet, but honestly, this is a strong offer and with that job waiting, why stay where it won't get
01:05:01you what you want?
01:05:02Plus, you don't want to get stuck if the market dips. How can you afford it?
01:05:07Um, sorry.
01:05:10We're looking forward to those papers coming through.
01:05:12Vanessa.
01:05:13Hi.
01:05:18I hear the trees have fully blossomed.
01:05:20The ones in the shop are lagging behind.
01:05:23They'll catch up.
01:05:24The trees just happened overnight.
01:05:26One day nothing, next day full blooms.
01:05:30It's one of life's little miracles.
01:05:33Looks like that rain is on the way.
01:05:35I just hope it's not strong enough to mess with the blooms.
01:05:39I mean, they have to hang on until the festival this weekend.
01:05:42Did you update the website?
01:05:45I knew I was forgetting something.
01:05:47I'm sorry, my head's just been a little preoccupied lately.
01:05:51Oh, you don't say.
01:05:56I think I really messed things up with Max.
01:06:00Maybe there's still a chance.
01:06:02I just...
01:06:03I don't know if any of it actually meant anything to him or...
01:06:07if I'm just wishing it did.
01:06:10Remember, it's apple blossom season.
01:06:13Anything's possible.
01:06:15Have faith.
01:06:17Sometimes things have a way of just working themselves out.
01:06:45I don't know.
01:06:45No, no, no.
01:06:47Come on, come on.
01:06:47Don't do this to me now.
01:06:48Hey, storm clouds are rolling in.
01:06:50You want to stop tinkering with that tank and help me with the orchard?
01:06:52This valve finally gave.
01:06:54If I don't get a new one by today, this whole batch is ruined.
01:06:56That means the pitch, the festival, the distributor, all gone.
01:06:59This is what I worry about, son.
01:07:01You throw yourself into the cider business and the orchard gets put on the back burner.
01:07:05I'll be back before the storm hits, I promise.
01:07:07There might not be anything to come back to if the orchard gets wrecked.
01:07:10We've got to stake the small trees.
01:07:11We've got to clear out that drainage ditch.
01:07:13I know, I know, I know.
01:07:14Roots first.
01:07:15Foundation first.
01:07:16And I agree with you.
01:07:17But if I don't get this fixed, then this was all for nothing.
01:07:20I'm trying to make something that lasts.
01:07:21Something that means something.
01:07:22I get it.
01:07:23You're ambitious, you're on fire.
01:07:24But fire burns fast if it's not tended to.
01:07:26If you rush, we run the risk of losing everything we built here, son.
01:07:29And what about Elise?
01:07:31Huh?
01:07:31She's counting on you too.
01:07:36I'll be back in two hours.
01:07:37Two hours?
01:07:38Two hours.
01:07:40I hope you know what you're doing, son.
01:07:45Either you're writing your book or you're sending someone a very angry email.
01:07:48I lost a bet.
01:07:50Remember?
01:07:51I can't wait to read it.
01:07:52Hey, I'm just here to drop these off because I can't make it tonight.
01:07:56Okay.
01:07:57Does this have anything to do with the other night?
01:07:59No, no, no.
01:08:00Not at all.
01:08:01It's just the valve blew on the cider tank.
01:08:03Oh, I'm sorry.
01:08:04Yeah, so I have to get a new one or the whole batch is ruined.
01:08:07Yeah, go.
01:08:07Go before it's too late.
01:08:09I, look, I would be here.
01:08:11I want to be here for you, but I just, I have to get the valve and then I have
01:08:14to get back
01:08:14before the storm hits to help dad.
01:08:16I know.
01:08:16I get it.
01:08:19Oh, and just for the record, I'm bummed you're leaving.
01:08:24But I totally respect whatever you feel you have to do.
01:08:27And if that means selling this place, then I support you.
01:08:32Thanks.
01:08:33Okay.
01:08:34Have a great book club.
01:08:36And I can't believe the ex showed up at the wedding.
01:08:38I did not see that coming.
01:09:05Oh, geez.
01:09:07Oh, geez.
01:09:19Hey, how's it looking out there?
01:09:20Oh, it's getting worse.
01:09:22A lot of people called me to say that they couldn't make it tonight due to the storm.
01:09:26So I went ahead and canceled.
01:09:28Oh, you did the right thing.
01:09:30Oh, I just got a flash flood watch.
01:09:32Do you think the rain will damage the apple blossoms?
01:09:34Well, Max said they can withhold some rain, so I'm sure it'll be okay.
01:09:39I think we better head out before the roads get worse.
01:09:41I'm sorry we can't stay and clean up.
01:09:43Oh, don't worry about it. Get home safe.
01:09:45Okay.
01:09:46Good night.
01:09:47Good night.
01:10:05Come on, come on.
01:10:09Oh, you gotta be kidding me.
01:10:27Clover?
01:10:31It's okay, kitty.
01:10:45Clover?
01:10:51Clover?
01:10:53Clover?
01:10:57Clover?
01:10:58Hello?
01:11:00Max?
01:11:01Are you on the road?
01:11:02No, but I'm not trying.
01:11:04Why?
01:11:05I got the valve, but then my engine won't work.
01:11:09Everything's breaking, but hold on a sec.
01:11:12I think I got it.
01:11:17Ah, yes.
01:11:19Back in business.
01:11:20I'm soaked, but I'm heading home.
01:11:22Are you sure?
01:11:23I think it's too risky.
01:11:25The roads might flood.
01:11:25Well, I have to get back.
01:11:27I left my dad all alone to take care of everything.
01:11:29Promise me you'll wait it out.
01:11:35I promise I'll be okay.
01:11:37Yeah, yeah, yeah.
01:11:43Hey.
01:11:48Oh, hey, Clover.
01:11:51Hey.
01:11:53Oh, it's okay.
01:11:59Graham always said, even long nights have a dawn.
01:12:04I know.
01:12:06Long nights can be scary for everybody,
01:12:09especially when there's a storm.
01:12:12But don't worry.
01:12:13It's all going to work out.
01:12:26I can't believe it's all gone.
01:12:29This place is a mess.
01:12:32No blossoms.
01:12:35We're going to have to cancel the festival.
01:12:37I let my dad down.
01:12:39I never should have left.
01:12:40It's not your fault.
01:12:42I should have just concentrated on what we had.
01:12:45Like dad kept telling me.
01:12:48Now no festival.
01:12:51No signature cider.
01:12:53And who knows if we even have crops this year.
01:12:55You don't know that.
01:12:57You said yourself, if the bees did their job properly,
01:13:00pollination could have already happened.
01:13:02Yeah.
01:13:03Or it all could have been blown away.
01:13:11I guess this just wasn't our year.
01:13:19Hi, Lise.
01:13:20I tried my best, but no other offers.
01:13:22If you want to move forward with the sale,
01:13:24I need your signature for a sink tomorrow.
01:13:26Bye.
01:13:27I don't know, Graham.
01:13:29What should I do?
01:13:30I don't know.
01:13:33Oh.
01:13:35What should I do?
01:13:40Oh.
01:13:45Hello.
01:13:51I don't know.
01:13:53I was right.
01:13:54remember to keep your heart open. The world has a quiet way of guiding us
01:13:59through someone's presence, a fleeting moment, or my favorite story.
01:14:08Some signs will be easy to see, others so small you might almost miss them.
01:14:13They're always there waiting to help you find your way and know that no matter
01:14:19what, I am always with you. Just believe in yourself and you will do great things.
01:14:26Love, Graham.
01:14:27Love, Graham.
01:14:43Oh Clover, what do you think?
01:14:49I don't think all is lost. We can still use these petals.
01:14:53I wish I could, but they're contaminated as soon as they hit the ground.
01:14:57But you can boil them, make a syrup, like you used to do with your mom.
01:15:02Take these petals, the mess, the loss, and turn it into your comeback.
01:15:06You can call it resilient blooms.
01:15:09I really like that. It's like what was once lost
01:15:13is the start of a whole new path. We can bring this batch back to life.
01:15:17And we can still celebrate with the community.
01:15:20I mean this place needs to be cleaned up, but what if we host the resilient blooms festival
01:15:25at the bookstore? I felt like I let Graham down not finishing her books and blooms events.
01:15:30This way I can close that chapter properly and honor her the way she deserves.
01:15:35I love that. And the ciders, it's a brilliant idea.
01:15:39But I don't have enough apples for a whole nother distribution batch.
01:15:43What about the frozen stash?
01:15:49Dad, I figured out a way to save that batch for the pitch, but I need to use the frozen
01:15:56apples.
01:15:57It's the only way it's going to work.
01:15:58No. Dad.
01:15:59No.
01:16:00Come on.
01:16:01Son, we need those apples for emergencies.
01:16:03That's what this is. This is an emergency.
01:16:04No.
01:16:04In case there's a storm or something.
01:16:06We have to be able to fulfill our obligation to our vendors.
01:16:10So that we can ensure that our vendors get delivery.
01:16:13Okay. Okay.
01:16:14Let me use the apples, and then together we'll rebuild the stash for the next crisis.
01:16:17Son, we...
01:16:30You know, your mother used to say that you would grow this business bigger than I ever could.
01:16:38I just been afraid to let you really try because I didn't want you to slip away.
01:16:47Well, that was wrong, son.
01:16:50I'm sorry.
01:16:58Thanks, Dad.
01:16:59I appreciate that.
01:17:01But look, Dad.
01:17:03I'm not going anywhere.
01:17:06I just want to be able to build my own thing, blaze my own path, and I need your trust
01:17:11to do that.
01:17:15You got it, son.
01:17:18Use the apples.
01:17:23Hi.
01:17:31Hey, I'm just kidding.
01:17:34Switch.
01:17:36Keep it going.
01:17:38Keep it going gradual.
01:17:38Yeah.
01:17:40Oh, I'm Jesse.os
01:18:29We brought the blooms back.
01:18:32No blooms outside.
01:18:33We bring them inside.
01:18:35What can I say?
01:18:36This town is resilient.
01:18:38And you made flower cupcakes.
01:18:40What?
01:18:41I contain multitudes.
01:18:44Hey.
01:18:45Hey.
01:18:46You made it.
01:18:47Yeah.
01:18:47How'd it go?
01:18:48The buyers loved it.
01:18:49I used the small batch cider that we made.
01:18:51Look.
01:18:52Resilient blooms cider.
01:18:54Every label tells a story.
01:18:56Delicate, fleeting, and resilient.
01:18:59Just like you said.
01:19:00What survives the storm shapes the story moving forward.
01:19:03And we're doing limited edition blossom cider in 15 state markets.
01:19:08If that goes well, then we'll expand from there.
01:19:09That's amazing.
01:19:11Wow.
01:19:12I can't believe it's all over.
01:19:15You're really leaving.
01:19:21It's not going to be the same without you.
01:19:34You poured your whole self into this, son.
01:19:37And you made it work.
01:19:39I'm proud of you.
01:19:41And you know I'll do anything I can to help you.
01:19:44Thanks, dad.
01:19:48You know we're going to do it right.
01:19:50We'll do it slow, steady together.
01:19:52Did you notice I dedicated the elderflower to mom?
01:20:02It's beautiful, son.
01:20:04Come on.
01:20:09That is so nice.
01:20:20Welcome, everyone, to the first Resilient Blooms Festival.
01:20:25My grandma started this store because she believed stories could connect us to ourselves,
01:20:31to each other, and guide us through every season of life.
01:20:36I've felt a little off course lately, but being here, meeting all of you,
01:20:42and hearing how my grandma's curated list of books always seemed to share the right message
01:20:47at the right time, it made me realize I couldn't let the legacy of this bookstore just drift away.
01:20:54This festival matters not because of flowers or books,
01:20:59but because of the way this community lifts each other up, even in small ways.
01:21:05We're resilient.
01:21:07Even fleeting blossoms bear fruit.
01:21:10And after this long winter, I think we all deserve a little spring.
01:21:16Graham loved that reminder.
01:21:18We can always start again.
01:21:20As many times as we need.
01:21:23We just need to have faith.
01:21:39Are you okay?
01:21:41Yeah.
01:21:42I was just thinking about how you're still going to need to water the plants every day so they don't
01:21:47die.
01:21:48Well, I'm sure the new owner, whatever they decide to do with this place, will appreciate that.
01:21:53Yeah.
01:21:54I think she will.
01:22:00I didn't sign.
01:22:03I finally found the home that I don't want to run away from.
01:22:12That's one way to make it official.
01:22:14I want to be in a place where people knew my grandma.
01:22:18I want to write my five pages and more, and I...
01:22:22I want to be with you.
01:22:27Please tell me I didn't imagine it.
01:22:29No.
01:22:31You did not.
01:22:34I did not.
01:22:45I think he approves.
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