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00:00:16I am Melissa the Matchmaker, and you are listening to Ditch the Algorithm.
00:00:22Society shames folks if we haven't found love.
00:00:25Tells them to resort to some soulless dating apps,
00:00:27sending them out on dates with God knows who,
00:00:30just because that's what the algorithm says.
00:00:33But we are not about that here.
00:00:35This year on Valentine's Day, I want you to forget about swiping left or right.
00:00:39Look for what's real.
00:00:41Good vibes, personal connections, people who genuinely care.
00:00:46They're out there.
00:00:47I promise.
00:00:49Keep loving your hearts out there, everyone.
00:00:51Until next time.
00:01:03We're a nine-month strong, and we're going on our first vacation together next week.
00:01:07We owe it all to Hotspot for bringing us together.
00:01:11That's cute.
00:01:12How about this?
00:01:13The secret is never giving up.
00:01:15I went on dozens of dates, thinking I'd never find the one.
00:01:18I guess who's getting married in the fall.
00:01:20Thanks, Hotspot.
00:01:24Uh, hey, look, guys.
00:01:26Guys, this is, uh, this is great, right?
00:01:30That people are finding love, and we're getting bombarded with positive testimonials.
00:01:33That's why we do this, right?
00:01:37Wrong.
00:01:37Actually, what this is telling me is that we need to change the algorithm.
00:01:42Yep.
00:01:44Just leave it there.
00:01:46Think about it.
00:01:47We are a subscription app.
00:01:50People count on us to be able to weed out all the weirdos so that we give them a chance
00:01:53to have a good match so that they can go on dates.
00:01:56But people are making connections.
00:01:58Why would we change the algorithm?
00:02:00Think about it.
00:02:01Think about it.
00:02:01If I'm paying a monthly service, and then two months in I no longer need the service, what am I
00:02:06going to do?
00:02:09Stop paying.
00:02:10I suppose.
00:02:11We need to change the algorithm.
00:02:12We need to, uh, get them on more dates.
00:02:15Get them out there.
00:02:16What if we did more promo events in the hottest clubs?
00:02:19Pop-ups in places where people are more about dating than settling down.
00:02:23Beverly Hills, Vegas, Manhattan.
00:02:26The crowd that wants to be single and mingle.
00:02:27Yes, yes, yes!
00:02:29You hear that?
00:02:31Ah!
00:02:32It's good!
00:02:33I'm going to start calling you Reggie Ruth from now on.
00:02:36All right, perfect.
00:02:37Everyone, yes?
00:02:38This is what I'm talking about.
00:02:39Teamwork makes the dream work.
00:02:41Reggie Ruth, you take the lead on this.
00:02:43Give me a list of the ten top spots tomorrow morning.
00:02:46Good.
00:02:47Let's do it.
00:02:48All right, meeting adjourned.
00:02:59Ah, food.
00:03:11Um, hey, uh, yeah, sorry.
00:03:14I thought I said just leave it here.
00:03:15Oh, yeah, man.
00:03:16I was going to, but then this lady came by to grab a box of stuff.
00:03:19Right, yeah, that's, um, Sherry.
00:03:21She's my ex.
00:03:22I know, man.
00:03:23She told me everything.
00:03:25You got some issues, man.
00:03:26Seriously?
00:03:27She was just really upset, you know?
00:03:29She said that everything was your career and you always put work first.
00:03:32Uh, like, yeah, I mean, I guess I work a lot.
00:03:35Yeah, she said that.
00:03:36But she also said you really don't know what you want from your life.
00:03:38And that you're emotionally unavailable and you really couldn't get in touch with your emotions.
00:03:47I'm happy she was able to get all that off her chest.
00:03:51Sounds like a great therapy session.
00:03:53Thanks for the food.
00:03:53Yeah, no worries, buddy.
00:03:54But just, you know, you forgot her birthday.
00:03:57I knew she'd bring this up.
00:03:58I didn't forget her birthday.
00:03:59I actually did a very nice candlelit dinner.
00:04:01I just didn't give her a card on her birthday.
00:04:03And she really likes her card.
00:04:05Trust me, it was beautiful.
00:04:08You know, is she my girlfriend?
00:04:09I don't think I'd ever forget.
00:04:11Okay.
00:04:11Well, she's, she's single now, so good luck.
00:04:18Thanks, man.
00:04:19So I have your blessing.
00:04:20I mean, I consider myself a man of honor and, you know, on any circumstance, I don't think I would
00:04:24ever, you know.
00:04:46Two Laphroids, doubles.
00:04:48On the rocks?
00:04:49You don't serve single malt scotch on the rocks.
00:04:52Of course.
00:04:53No one knows anything.
00:04:56Jude, I had a vision.
00:04:58We have the number one dating app in the world.
00:05:00Millions of subscribers.
00:05:02Captive audience.
00:05:03One thing we don't have is a place to bring them all together en masse.
00:05:06This resort development, it's the crown jewel in my empire.
00:05:10It has to succeed.
00:05:11It will.
00:05:12Is the team still scouting islands?
00:05:14That secluded island stuff has played out.
00:05:16We want somewhere accessible.
00:05:17Somewhere we can create a year-round branded destination.
00:05:21Resorts, restaurants, but above all romance.
00:05:25And we found the perfect place for our development.
00:05:27Sure, that's great.
00:05:28But there's a hiccup.
00:05:30Some local reprobate has started rallying the town against our evil empire.
00:05:35Now we're in danger of losing the vote to allow the development.
00:05:37Well, can we just find another town?
00:05:39No, this is the place.
00:05:40It's cute.
00:05:41It's quaint.
00:05:42It's everything we need.
00:05:44The resistance is coming from this woman who runs a dating service called Melissa the Matchmaker.
00:05:57Falling in love is the end goal of dating, but that's not all there is to it.
00:06:02The dating world is hard, and it's ever-changing.
00:06:06But I promise you'll be happy you came to see me.
00:06:09I don't know.
00:06:10You know, uh, 24 years of marriage, down the drain.
00:06:15Well, did it go down the drain overnight?
00:06:18I suppose not, but I loved Robin.
00:06:22I really, I really did.
00:06:24And, uh...
00:06:24Look, it makes sense that you're hurting.
00:06:27But if you only focus on your, your ex-wife, you'll never be able to move forward and find love.
00:06:33That's what you want, right?
00:06:36Yeah.
00:06:37Yeah.
00:06:39This will not be speed dating or, um, some app that's gonna throw a thousand names at you.
00:06:45Well, you know, everybody says you're the best, and right now I am seeing it firsthand, so I, I see
00:06:52it.
00:06:54And I also see that, uh, you have, uh, that fairy tale relationship, huh?
00:07:00Uh, yes.
00:07:01That's why Declan and I started this business, so we can show everyone they can have a fairy tale.
00:07:09I'm gonna take great care of you, John.
00:07:11We're gonna find your special someone.
00:07:12In the meantime, I'm going to, uh, send you an email with some worksheets.
00:07:18And I need you to be completely honest when you fill them out.
00:07:21If you don't like dogs, say so, or else we're starting out on the wrong foot.
00:07:25Well, I love dogs, but I, I understand. I get you.
00:07:29And I hope you don't mind.
00:07:31With all that talk about that company coming in, we do need all the help we can get.
00:07:37You know what our customer satisfaction rating is?
00:07:4157%.
00:07:41Hers is 91%.
00:07:46Really?
00:07:47How is that even possible?
00:07:48It isn't. It can't be.
00:07:50I'm convinced she's less of a relationship guru and more of a tech genius.
00:07:54She may appear homespun and traditional.
00:07:56She even has a podcast called Ditch the Algorithm.
00:07:58But that's just to throw people off the scent.
00:08:00She's got to have an algorithm.
00:08:02And it's putting ours to shame.
00:08:04So she's a fraud.
00:08:05We have to expose this Charlton for who she is.
00:08:08Once we discredit her, the undecideds will waver and we'll win.
00:08:13And that's where you come in.
00:08:16Me?
00:08:16It's your town, kid.
00:08:18That section of Dunedin where everyone's a hopeless romantic.
00:08:22Arrowheart.
00:08:24Arrowheart.
00:08:24What is it they say?
00:08:26Valentine's Day every day?
00:08:28It's more of a state of mind.
00:08:30Yeah, I know.
00:08:31That's why it's perfect for us.
00:08:34I want you to go down there, dig up the dirt on Melissa the Matchmaker, so we can take her
00:08:39down.
00:08:39Sir.
00:08:41Alistair.
00:08:44So if Arrowheart continues to refuse to build the resort, I mean, they don't know what they're missing.
00:08:50They need some kind of an ejection of capital just to save the town.
00:08:54My mom's still there.
00:08:55I hear all about it.
00:08:56That said, I really think you should maybe send Carol or a private investigator.
00:09:01If I go down there, I'm going to stick out like a sore thumb.
00:09:04This isn't a request, Jude.
00:09:07Look, you know your stuff.
00:09:08You've made this company a lot of money, but if you want to get to the next level, you've got
00:09:11to be ruthless.
00:09:12If you can't do this, you might not be the right guy I need in this company.
00:09:15This is an opportunity.
00:09:17Go home and reconnect with your friends.
00:09:19The development will come up naturally.
00:09:21You're a big city boy now, so make the case to your friends.
00:09:23Wow, a development like that will save this town.
00:09:27You know how to talk to these people.
00:09:29Yeah.
00:09:29Anyway, the vote is on Valentine's Day at the festival, so you have until then to find out the matchmaker's
00:09:34secret.
00:09:34Or win me the vote.
00:09:36I don't care which.
00:09:37Valentine's Day, that's less than a week away.
00:09:39That's why you're leaving tomorrow.
00:09:41Can you do what I need you to do here?
00:09:43Can you play at this level?
00:09:44Oh, yeah.
00:09:45Yeah.
00:09:46Yeah, I can.
00:09:47Good.
00:09:48Your flight leaves first thing in the morning.
00:09:50Don't be late.
00:09:51Can I get you anything else?
00:09:52The check.
00:09:59Ice in single mall.
00:10:02No tip.
00:10:27It's very own way.
00:10:30I got the beach when you get it.
00:10:30The walk is open for me.
00:10:31On the other side, I'm sure it's very busy.
00:10:39You're familiar.
00:11:05Vote no.
00:11:06Save Arrowheart.
00:11:10Hey, Tavi.
00:11:11Hey.
00:11:12Any objection if I tape some of these up?
00:11:13None whatsoever.
00:11:14I'm with you all the way.
00:11:15Oh, you have to try my new recipe.
00:11:16You're killing me.
00:11:17You'll fall in love.
00:11:19Mm-hmm.
00:11:21I'm in love.
00:11:22I'll tell Declan to watch out, huh?
00:11:24You guys still good for dinner tonight at my place?
00:11:26Yeah, we'll be there at 5.
00:11:27Anything I can bring other than dessert?
00:11:29Hold up.
00:11:29Hey, Peter, I was wondering if...
00:11:32Hi, Lisa.
00:11:32I'm sorry, Lisa.
00:11:33We need this resort.
00:11:34That's the only way to save Arrowheart.
00:11:40Don't feel bad, Lisa.
00:11:42Times have been tough for Peter.
00:11:44Times have been tough for everyone.
00:11:46Letting a soulless company come in and build a resort isn't the answer.
00:11:48He thinks that once the resort opens, their property values will go up and he can finally
00:11:53start making some money.
00:11:54But what about the people who don't want to sell?
00:11:56Higher values will just push up the cost of living and they'll be ruined.
00:11:58You're preaching to the choir here.
00:12:00I'm voting against the development.
00:12:02But a lot of folks I talk to are starting to think it's their best bet for the future.
00:12:07You might lose.
00:12:08Not if I have anything to do with it.
00:12:14Richie, how can you even think about supporting this monstrosity?
00:12:19I'm undecided.
00:12:20They're a big resort.
00:12:21They'll come in.
00:12:21They'll spend plenty of money.
00:12:23Exactly.
00:12:24When a big company like that comes in, they become the biggest player around.
00:12:28They can do whatever they want from there.
00:12:29Buy up local businesses.
00:12:30Buy up more land.
00:12:32Pretty soon they'll own the whole town.
00:12:33Honey, we'd be putting our future entirely in their hands.
00:12:37We'll lose our entire identity.
00:12:40Look, we all know how silly Valentine's Day every day sounds.
00:12:45Right?
00:12:46But it's real.
00:12:47It's authentic.
00:12:48Here.
00:12:48It's in our hearts and we know that.
00:12:50We let them build that resort.
00:12:51We've become a huge joke.
00:12:54I hear you, Lisa.
00:12:55I do.
00:12:56But I'm the mayor.
00:12:58And I hear from people every day who are suffering.
00:13:00You know, they're worried about going out of business.
00:13:02You know Jake's is closing?
00:13:05No.
00:13:06I didn't know that.
00:13:0845 years.
00:13:09They're an institution.
00:13:11Jake was telling me he only wishes he could hold on long enough for them to build the resort.
00:13:15That way he gets some new patrons.
00:13:17But he can't.
00:13:18You know, we have to consider folks like that.
00:13:20I mean, we are Richie.
00:13:22It's just, if Arrowheart becomes the home of this new resort, that's just the beginning.
00:13:26I mean, within five years we'll all be priced out of our homes and businesses.
00:13:30Imagine a place like Jake's or Tabby's.
00:13:33Trying to compete against whatever restaurants and diners this company will open.
00:13:40Like I said, I'm undecided.
00:13:42Richie, your voice carries a lot of weight.
00:13:45If you say you're going one way or the other, you can swing the vote.
00:13:49We're going to keep working on you, Rich.
00:13:51Now, come on.
00:13:52Let's clean these plates up.
00:14:04I wish we could be more like you guys.
00:14:06What do you mean?
00:14:08You're so in sync.
00:14:10Except on setting your wedding date and choosing whose house to sell, right?
00:14:14Uh-huh.
00:14:15Both of us take a lot of planning and we are in sync on that, yes.
00:14:19Richie and I never seem to agree on anything.
00:14:24It's just been, I don't know, distant for a while.
00:14:31Maybe you should do matchmaking to teach couples how to rediscover what they liked about each other in the first
00:14:37place.
00:14:38It seems like a while sometimes.
00:14:42No, no, no, no, don't think like that.
00:14:44You guys are great.
00:14:44It's just a tough time.
00:14:46I do love that business idea, though.
00:14:50It could be a perfect little expansion.
00:14:52Great!
00:14:53We'll talk royalties tomorrow.
00:14:55Great.
00:14:57Let's do it.
00:14:58Thank you so much.
00:14:59Thanks for coming, guys.
00:15:00Thank you so much.
00:15:01It was wonderful.
00:15:18That was nice.
00:15:20Yeah.
00:15:21Yeah, it was.
00:15:22They're great.
00:15:22Yeah.
00:15:25You do remember our timeline, right?
00:15:28Of course.
00:15:30Valentine's Day.
00:15:31Let's make everything.
00:15:33I'm sorry.
00:15:34I'm just trying to do the right thing here.
00:15:36You know, I don't want to screw this up for you.
00:15:38I know you have to win those votes.
00:15:39I know.
00:15:41But, uh, Anna and I are getting pretty serious.
00:15:46I'm just worried about the business.
00:15:49What will people think?
00:15:51Lisa, the key to this business has always been you,
00:15:54not some idealized version of you and me as this perfect couple.
00:15:58I mean, let's face it.
00:16:00I've been stealing half the credit for a while now.
00:16:03Hey.
00:16:05You've got this.
00:16:06Once?
00:16:08After Valentine's Day.
00:16:10After Valentine's Day.
00:17:12My name is Courtney. I am from a part of town we lovingly call Earhart. It's a very special place
00:17:17where it's Valentine's Day every day.
00:17:19Welcome and happy Valentine's.
00:17:22Okay. Yeah, thank you so much. I'm really okay.
00:17:25Don't be silly. Everyone who visits gets the full Earhart welcome. Isn't that right?
00:17:30Sure is, Mom.
00:17:31Oh, I don't need the shirt. Thank you. Um, actually, so I'm not visiting. I'm from here originally.
00:17:36Oh, my goodness. Jude?
00:17:39Yeah, how did you...
00:17:41Oh, fabulous. I'm a friend of your mom. She mentioned to me you were coming in.
00:17:44Well, that's great. That's fantastic that you know my mom. Wonderful. Well, thank you. I actually have to get going.
00:17:50I have to cull a car.
00:17:51Don't be silly. My car is right there.
00:17:56Okay. Hold the port for me, Lizzie. We're going to Beth's.
00:18:19There he is!
00:18:21Oh, hi, Mom.
00:18:24Thanks, Courtney. In with you.
00:18:27Okay. Bye.
00:18:31Now, before I get into the why don't you call more often, why don't you like my photos online? It
00:18:36is really great to see you.
00:18:38Thanks, Mom. Yes, it's great to see you, too.
00:18:42Now, can I finally take these things off?
00:18:44You know it.
00:18:51Now, why don't you call more often? Why don't you like my photos online?
00:18:57Come on. I've got lemonade waiting for you.
00:18:59Oh, my God.
00:19:25Make yourself comfortable.
00:19:28Oh, my God.
00:19:36Feet?
00:19:37See, everything is still the same?
00:19:39Not everything.
00:19:44Local artist?
00:19:45Quite local.
00:19:46I know I'm no Picasso, but I'm getting better each day, I think.
00:19:50Wait, Mom. You? Really?
00:19:52That's great.
00:19:53Oh, I have a big frame. I'm going to need your help hanging later.
00:19:57Of course. No problem.
00:19:59I'm just really happy that you have time to paint.
00:20:02I know that I was a handful. I didn't give you any time off.
00:20:06I loved having you around here. I wish you'd visit more.
00:20:12How long are you staying? Your text didn't say.
00:20:15I don't really know. I just needed a change of scenery.
00:20:19And I'm going to be working while I'm here doing field research, so don't get all crazy making plans.
00:20:23Do you want a sandwich or something?
00:20:25No, I'm fine. No sandwiches.
00:20:27What about some cheese? I've got a really great brie or...
00:20:29Oh, an English cheddar. You have to try them.
00:20:31Yeah, I like cheese.
00:20:36Yes, please.
00:20:37So, what kind of research do you have to do? In English?
00:20:45Uh, we need to calibrate the algorithm to account for the delta between some of our results and our competitors.
00:20:56You have competitors in Ereheart. Are you developing bread-making software?
00:21:05Very funny, Mom.
00:21:07Well, you haven't been here in years. We're not going to catch up?
00:21:10I bring you out to L.A. every year.
00:21:12Yes, and now you're home to do field research.
00:21:18Spill the beans, Jude.
00:21:23Okay, but you can't tell anyone. I'm serious. No one.
00:21:29Okay, so I work for a dating app.
00:21:31And the owners of the dating app, they heard about a local matchmaker here in Ereheart.
00:21:35Seems to be doing really well for our clients.
00:21:37So they asked me to come out here and see what I can learn.
00:21:39You must mean Melissa the matchmaker.
00:21:42Yeah. Yeah, that's her.
00:21:44From what I've heard, she's terrific.
00:21:47Right. Well, all the reviews say that she is, too. I don't trust it.
00:21:54Have you ever thought about dating again?
00:21:57No.
00:21:58What about you? Are you seeing anyone?
00:22:01Yeah, I am. I was. We just broke up, actually.
00:22:05Honey, I'm sorry.
00:22:06It's okay. These things happen.
00:22:09Maybe the matchmaker will find someone for you.
00:22:12Sure. Right here in Ereheart.
00:22:15Why not?
00:22:17Do you really like it in L.A.?
00:22:19Yeah. Yeah, it's great.
00:22:21Maybe the matchmaker will change your mind.
00:22:24So what's your plan, you know, for the research?
00:22:27You're way too excited about this.
00:22:29I have no idea.
00:22:30I was just going to look up some of her clients.
00:22:32Maybe I know them from back in the day.
00:22:34I just have to be really subtle.
00:22:36I've got it.
00:22:38Go see her.
00:22:39You know, have a consultation.
00:22:52Melissa the matchmaker.
00:22:59Doesn't it always start when two people meet each other for the first time?
00:23:02Yeah, that's usually how it starts, Melissa.
00:23:07See you in person.
00:23:08Let's do this.
00:23:12Schedule a consultation.
00:23:15So let's see what you can do for a Mr. Trent Robinson.
00:23:42Hello?
00:23:43Hello?
00:23:53Happiness only lasts in a photograph.
00:23:59Hi.
00:24:00Open the chair.
00:24:01Yeah, uh, it's okay.
00:24:12Jude?
00:24:12Lisa?
00:24:16This is crazy.
00:24:20What are you doing here?
00:24:22Uh, this is my business.
00:24:24What are you doing here?
00:24:27What?
00:24:28This is Melissa the matchmaker.
00:24:30Yes.
00:24:31You're Melissa the matchmaker.
00:24:33Yes.
00:24:40Wow.
00:24:41Okay.
00:24:41Um.
00:24:43What are you doing here?
00:24:44Yeah, I'm here 10 a.m.
00:24:46Trent Robinson.
00:24:48You gave me a fake name.
00:24:51I didn't want to tell anybody that I was here.
00:24:52Just trying to, you know, fly under the radar.
00:24:54You should have done some better reconjury to anyone in town.
00:24:57Could have told you I'm Melissa the matchmaker.
00:24:59Seemed like a better idea in my head.
00:25:01I think you forgot my full name.
00:25:03No, definitely not.
00:25:04I wouldn't have forgotten something.
00:25:07I'm just trying to date anonymously.
00:25:08And you don't, uh, apparently put any photos of yourself on your website, so.
00:25:11Okay, well, it's about my couple.
00:25:12It's not about me.
00:25:15Wow.
00:25:17I'm going to back up.
00:25:18Wait, so, uh, my mom, she knows that you're Melissa the matchmaker?
00:25:21Of course she does.
00:25:22Of course she does.
00:25:24Wow.
00:25:27Well, um, you're here.
00:25:30You want to come in?
00:25:31Sure.
00:25:31You look great.
00:25:32Uh, yeah, yeah, that'd be great.
00:25:33Yes.
00:25:34Okay.
00:25:35Follow me.
00:25:36Oh, my God.
00:25:42Uh, you can have a seat.
00:25:48Nice office.
00:25:50Thanks.
00:25:53It's good to be home.
00:25:57So.
00:25:59So?
00:26:00Been a while?
00:26:01Yeah, you know, I'm sorry I haven't reached out to you sooner.
00:26:06I'm sorry I didn't call, uh, when your dad passed.
00:26:12Hey, do you remember the last thing you said to me when I left?
00:26:15Yes.
00:26:17Get lost.
00:26:19I was kind of hoping you wouldn't remember that.
00:26:22Uh, it's okay.
00:26:22We were young.
00:26:24So young.
00:26:26Yeah.
00:26:28Did you find what you wanted moving to California?
00:26:32Oh, yeah.
00:26:33Yeah, absolutely.
00:26:34Yeah, I do strategy now for this really big tech company.
00:26:38They're amazing.
00:26:39Uh, really challenging, rewarding, lucrative, great view.
00:26:43Jude.
00:26:45It's me.
00:26:47Yeah, it is.
00:26:49Huh.
00:26:50You don't need to give me the canned corporate nonsense.
00:26:53You happy?
00:26:57Looks like you are.
00:27:00Yeah, his name is Declan.
00:27:01He's great.
00:27:03Declan.
00:27:04And Melissa.
00:27:06It's great.
00:27:07It's great.
00:27:07It rolls off the tongue.
00:27:09Are you guys married?
00:27:09Engaged.
00:27:11It's going great.
00:27:13We actually built this together.
00:27:15It's been amazing.
00:27:16That's, uh, that's great.
00:27:17I'm really happy for you.
00:27:19I mean, it's not all sunshine and roses.
00:27:23That's just part of being in a relationship, right?
00:27:25I tell all my clients that.
00:27:26You have to put in the work.
00:27:30Yeah.
00:27:34Okay, uh, so, you come back home, you don't tell anybody, and you book a matchmaking appointment
00:27:44under an assumed name.
00:27:45I mean, what's going on?
00:27:49My mother made me do it.
00:27:50Mm-hmm.
00:27:53Uh, yeah.
00:27:54Wow.
00:27:55Which actually sounds really embarrassing to say out loud, uh, because I'm a grown man.
00:27:59Your mother's adorable.
00:28:00She's something else.
00:28:02Yeah.
00:28:02Um, L.A., I can't set you up with someone, Jude, if you're just going to go back.
00:28:09It's not really fair to anyone.
00:28:11Uh, no, no, no.
00:28:11Wait, I was actually just talking with her this morning, thinking about maybe coming back.
00:28:16And honestly, between you and I, I think it was a mistake leaving you.
00:28:21You know, leaving Arrowheart a long time ago and trading my dreams for a tech company,
00:28:28and now dating in L.A. is very up and down, so I don't...
00:28:31You're using one of those dating apps, aren't you?
00:28:33Uh, yeah, a few times.
00:28:35Let me guess.
00:28:37You get great matches.
00:28:38It all seems good on the surface.
00:28:40You have some fun, have some laughs.
00:28:42It doesn't last, right?
00:28:45Yeah.
00:28:46Yeah, actually.
00:28:47Yeah, that's it.
00:28:48And then when you do meet them and you feel like it's the one, then all of a sudden it's...
00:28:52Do you know where that is, Jude?
00:28:54Uh, no.
00:28:55Why?
00:28:55Because love isn't an algorithm.
00:28:59Why would we expect an app to be able to handle something as intimate and personal as finding
00:29:04the partner you're going to spend the rest of your life with?
00:29:06Actually, Ms. Matchmaker, I'm going to disagree with you.
00:29:08I think love is an algorithm because with the proper data and information, and if people
00:29:13are being honest...
00:29:15Jude, very few people are completely honest when they first start dating.
00:29:20Think about it.
00:29:20When you go out on a date, they don't really send you.
00:29:24You are full of flaws, insecurities, secrets.
00:29:29I am?
00:29:31The royal you.
00:29:33When you go out on a date, you send a representative.
00:29:36Someone to speak on your behalf, say all the good things, the highlights.
00:29:41That's why it only stays good for so long.
00:29:43Well, yeah, I guess I just haven't really thought about it like that.
00:29:48Okay, Mr. Trent Robinson, why don't you have a seat?
00:29:51Let's talk about what you're looking for in a relationship.
00:29:59Okay, I'm going to do a little worksheet with you.
00:30:03Okay.
00:30:04Okay, which of the following describes you best?
00:30:07I'm looking for companionship.
00:30:10I'm looking for fun.
00:30:12I'm looking for adventure.
00:30:15I'm looking for something non-committal.
00:30:21I'd say I'm looking for something deeper, but flexible.
00:30:25Mm-hmm.
00:30:27Just because I'm usually busy at work.
00:30:30Makes sense.
00:30:38How important to you is love?
00:30:41Love is all you need, right?
00:30:43No, June, love is not all you need.
00:30:46Let me show you something.
00:30:48Every single one of these couples are still together,
00:30:50but love isn't the only ingredient in their relationships.
00:30:53You need trust, togetherness, understanding.
00:30:57Yeah, love sometimes really isn't enough.
00:30:59And you tell them all this?
00:31:01Yeah, every single one of them.
00:31:03Otherwise, what good am I to them?
00:31:04I'm just another dating app,
00:31:06sending them out into the world totally blind.
00:31:08Hmm.
00:31:12I know exactly who to set you up with.
00:31:14Please hold.
00:31:15Already?
00:31:16Yes.
00:31:18I do know a little bit about you already, June.
00:31:21Including a certain birthmark.
00:31:25You're not sharing that information, are you?
00:31:27Okay.
00:31:28Her name's Nora.
00:31:30She's looking for something real,
00:31:31but she needs someone who understands
00:31:33how crazy busy she is.
00:31:35Sound familiar?
00:31:36Yeah, just sounds like you're setting me on a date with myself.
00:31:39Oh, no, she's way cuter.
00:31:42Coffee?
00:31:43Two sugars?
00:31:45Yeah.
00:31:47Yeah.
00:31:48You remembered.
00:31:50Yeah.
00:31:53So anything else I need to know about Nora?
00:31:55Oh, she hates cats.
00:31:59Perfect.
00:31:59I'm allergic anyway.
00:32:00That's right.
00:32:01Match made in heaven.
00:32:03So how do I pay you?
00:32:04Do I pay you up front?
00:32:05After?
00:32:06What do I do?
00:32:07Dude, don't be silly.
00:32:08It's all in the house.
00:32:09No, really.
00:32:09I'd love to.
00:32:11Please.
00:32:11I got you.
00:32:13Okay.
00:32:14Okay, let's...
00:32:15Just how does it work?
00:32:16Like, if I were to pay you, if I were a paying customer,
00:32:19like Nora, how is she going to pay you?
00:32:21Well, uh, consultation's free.
00:32:23Always free.
00:32:23I set you up on three matches.
00:32:25If none of those matches progress to a second date,
00:32:28free.
00:32:29How are you making any money?
00:32:31What are you...
00:32:31What are you doing?
00:32:32You're inquisitive, aren't you?
00:32:34I am so fascinated about how all of this works.
00:32:38You have quite a little business going.
00:32:40What?
00:32:40Thank you very much.
00:32:42Uh, well, you get to a second date.
00:32:44My fee kicks in.
00:32:45What if two people keep dating,
00:32:48and they just don't tell you that they're dating?
00:32:50I guess they have to live with their dishonesty?
00:32:52I don't know.
00:32:53It never happens.
00:32:55Hmm.
00:32:577 p.m., Cupid's Bistro.
00:33:00Oh, like, uh, 7 p.m. tonight?
00:33:02Yeah.
00:33:03Wow, you don't waste any time.
00:33:04Nope.
00:33:05I guess it's a date.
00:33:07It's a date.
00:33:13Thanks for the heads up about Lisa, Mom.
00:33:15I'm sorry.
00:33:16I thought it would be a fun surprise for you.
00:33:18Fun surprise?
00:33:19It was like an ambush.
00:33:20Lisa broke my heart.
00:33:23Jude, there is always plenty of blame to go around in breakups.
00:33:26Oh, hey there.
00:33:28Look, it's Mayor Richie.
00:33:29Hey, Beth.
00:33:29How's everything your way?
00:33:30Awesome.
00:33:32Are you kidding me?
00:33:34Jude, you look amazing, man.
00:33:36How on earth are you?
00:33:37Oh, Richie.
00:33:38Yeah.
00:33:39A little squeezed.
00:33:39Ah, sorry about that.
00:33:41Gosh, it's great to see you.
00:33:43It's been ages.
00:33:44Yeah.
00:33:45Yeah, it's been a really long time.
00:33:47And I'm sorry, did I hear my mom call you mayor?
00:33:50Look, you even got the pin and everything.
00:33:53Yeah.
00:33:53Second term, youngest mayor in Arrowheart history.
00:33:57I love this town, and it seems to trust me with looking after it.
00:34:00It is so good to see the two of you together again.
00:34:03You were thick as thieves when you were kids.
00:34:05Well, listen, I got to run to a meeting, but do you want to grab a late lunch?
00:34:08Um, sure, yeah.
00:34:10No, actually, sorry, I can't.
00:34:12Mom and I have plans.
00:34:13Nothing serious.
00:34:14You two should catch up.
00:34:16Well, listen, text me.
00:34:18Your mom's got my number.
00:34:19And it was great seeing you both.
00:34:20Good to see you.
00:34:21See you later.
00:34:25He looks good.
00:34:30Mom, what was that?
00:34:32Don't you want to catch up with Richie?
00:34:33What would we even talk about?
00:34:35He's nice.
00:34:36Yeah, I like him.
00:34:37We go way back, but he's exactly what I was avoiding becoming by leaving this place.
00:34:41Oh, you were going to be mayor, huh?
00:34:43You know what I mean, Mom.
00:34:45He's just a small town.
00:34:47Uh-huh.
00:34:48Hmm.
00:34:49Jude, I know you think you're Mr. Metropolitan because you live in a city.
00:34:52I'm in Los Angeles, but take it from me, none of that matters.
00:34:56Good friends are hard to find, son.
00:34:58Richie has always been a great friend to you.
00:35:00You should go spend some time with him.
00:35:02What have you got to lose?
00:35:11Look at you, man.
00:35:12What's L.A. like?
00:35:14Life in the fast lane, huh?
00:35:15Ha.
00:35:16Uh, yeah.
00:35:18Yeah, I guess.
00:35:19What about you?
00:35:21Mr. Mayor?
00:35:24I always knew you would amount to big things.
00:35:27Big as Mayor of Earhart is, anyway.
00:35:29Right.
00:35:30And you have that big Valentine's Festival coming up, right?
00:35:32Do you have any super-duper big mayor duties that you have to attend to?
00:35:37Mostly just welcoming everyone, saying a few words.
00:35:39It's nice, you know, people coming in from all around a visit.
00:35:44The town has been a bit tense.
00:35:46There's this developer, Allaby Industries, wants to buy up a whole heap of land on the
00:35:50other side of Lee Camp Drive, turn it into a big resort.
00:35:53Love-themed, naturally.
00:35:55You know, try to tap into the town's reputation.
00:35:59Lots of pros, lots of cons, but everybody wants to hear from me.
00:36:03And if I give a strong endorsement, I could really swing this thing.
00:36:07Really?
00:36:09I mean, between you and I, that kind of sounds like a great opportunity for some tourism.
00:36:14I thought so, too, but there's a worry we might lose our identity.
00:36:18Valentine's Day every day?
00:36:20Yeah, the resort would definitely tap into that, but it might not even be real anymore.
00:36:25So what are you doing back in town?
00:36:27Visiting my mom.
00:36:29Yeah, visiting my mom.
00:36:31What about you and Tabby?
00:36:32Are you guys okay?
00:36:32Really well.
00:36:34Yeah?
00:36:34Yeah.
00:36:35Pretty well.
00:36:37Can I level with you, Jude?
00:36:38Yeah, yeah.
00:36:40I'm jealous of you, man.
00:36:41What?
00:36:42Why me?
00:36:42You got out.
00:36:44The rest of us, we barely changed.
00:36:46I look at you and I see a different man.
00:36:48Someone who took the bull by the horns.
00:36:50That's something that you wish you did?
00:36:52I had dreams, Jude.
00:36:54You know, I wanted to travel, study abroad.
00:36:57I know it sounds cliche, but I wanted to find myself.
00:37:01I don't know if this is me.
00:37:03Mayor of Arrowheart.
00:37:05Sometimes I feel like I'm suffocating.
00:37:08So what's stopping you?
00:37:10Tabby.
00:37:10I brought it up.
00:37:12She doesn't want to move.
00:37:13You know, you don't have to move.
00:37:15You could just go travel somewhere.
00:37:19I ran into Lisa today.
00:37:20Don't get any ideas.
00:37:22What?
00:37:22No.
00:37:23Absolutely not.
00:37:24Of course not.
00:37:25Besides, her and Declan look like they're doing really well.
00:37:29They're happy.
00:37:30Yeah, they're the perfect little couple.
00:37:33We've all had someone in our lives who's left some scars.
00:37:37Scars that take time to heal or don't heal at all.
00:37:43It can be difficult to see our future if we can't move on from our past.
00:37:48But what if your past comes back into your life?
00:37:52When that happens, you have to ask yourself a question.
00:37:54What do you feel more?
00:37:56The memories of the good times?
00:37:58Or the scars from the bad.
00:38:23Jude?
00:38:24Hi.
00:38:25You must be Nora?
00:38:26I must be.
00:38:37Come here often?
00:38:40I'm sorry.
00:38:42I'm a bit nervous, but I don't know why.
00:38:44This obviously isn't my first time.
00:38:46No, I wouldn't imagine so.
00:38:49But, you know, just because you're aged.
00:38:52You're not old.
00:38:53Like mid-30s?
00:38:54Late 20s?
00:38:58Hi, folks.
00:38:59Welcome to Cupid's Bistro.
00:39:02The place for good food and I'm Walter.
00:39:06I'm Ethan.
00:39:07And I'll be thinking care of you.
00:39:09Can I start you off with some drinks?
00:39:11I would love a Sauvignon Blanc.
00:39:14G&T.
00:39:15Thanks.
00:39:16Coming right up.
00:39:20Um, yeah.
00:39:22Okay, I'm sorry.
00:39:23Can we start over?
00:39:23Because I actually feel like I didn't make a good first impression.
00:39:27I'll let it slide.
00:39:29G&T, huh?
00:39:31Yeah.
00:39:31I normally drink scotch, but I hate it.
00:39:34My boss drinks it.
00:39:35I just try to fit in sometimes.
00:39:37I never really got into G&T's.
00:39:40Really?
00:39:42You are missing out.
00:39:43Oh, am I?
00:39:44Yeah, and you know what's even better?
00:39:46Gin martini.
00:39:47The way that they're supposed to be made.
00:39:48Shake and not start.
00:39:49You want it watered down.
00:39:53As you know, shaking it breaks the ice.
00:39:57More friction, so it starts melting.
00:39:59It's science.
00:40:01So, um, matchmaking service, right?
00:40:04That's wild.
00:40:05Yeah, I know.
00:40:06It sounds so cliche, but I'm kind of a busy gal,
00:40:09so I don't really have time to meet suitors at a soiree.
00:40:12Yeah, me neither.
00:40:14I have tried a few of those dating apps, though.
00:40:17You ever been on those?
00:40:18Yeah, yeah, a little.
00:40:20What did you think?
00:40:21Pretty pathetic.
00:40:23Really?
00:40:24I really don't know where they find these people.
00:40:26That is why I love Melissa,
00:40:28because she really took the time to get to know me.
00:40:31Okay, do you want to do a dating lightning round?
00:40:34Yes, hit me.
00:40:36Okay, let's see.
00:40:37Favorite movie?
00:40:39Shawshank Redemption.
00:40:40Oh.
00:40:40Come on.
00:40:41Yeah?
00:40:41Okay.
00:40:42Um, four weddings and a funeral.
00:40:45Here you are.
00:40:46Need a couple more minutes with the menu.
00:40:48Oh, we actually haven't even looked yet.
00:40:51Take your time.
00:40:53Well, cheers.
00:40:55Oh, yeah, cheers.
00:41:01Sorry.
00:41:02Do you mind?
00:41:03It might be my sister.
00:41:04She's going through the divorce.
00:41:05Is that code for help?
00:41:09Would you look at that?
00:41:12I can see why she's got such a solid reputation.
00:41:15She's great.
00:41:18Yeah, she is.
00:41:20She is.
00:41:24Thanks, Jude.
00:41:26That was nice.
00:41:27Yeah.
00:41:29I move around a lot for work, though,
00:41:31and I'm not sure when I'll be back,
00:41:33so maybe we'll catch up in the future.
00:41:37Okay?
00:41:38Yep.
00:41:39Of course.
00:41:40Of course.
00:41:41Lovely meeting you.
00:41:43You're great.
00:41:45Have a good night.
00:41:48Yeah, you too.
00:41:53Really?
00:41:55Really?
00:42:10Uh, lower on the left.
00:42:12Mom?
00:42:13Wait, I just want it to be level.
00:42:16Okay, shift it to the right.
00:42:18A quarter of an inch.
00:42:20I've been doing this for, like, ten minutes now.
00:42:23I feel like you're just constantly pulling my leg.
00:42:26I've got to be over here to see if it winds up,
00:42:27and it's really hard to do.
00:42:29Yeah, you think?
00:42:32It's perfect, honey.
00:42:33It's perfect.
00:42:38It's fine.
00:42:44Sorry.
00:42:47Why are you so nosy?
00:42:48Mind your business.
00:42:49Who is it?
00:42:49I'll be right back.
00:42:50Who is it?
00:42:51I will be right back.
00:42:52Is it Melissa the mouthfeaker?
00:42:58I...
00:42:59Mr. Whitlock.
00:43:01Did I strike out?
00:43:02That's not quite the term I like to use.
00:43:05I just thought it went so well, though.
00:43:07No, I thought you were very nice.
00:43:11But?
00:43:12But?
00:43:13She felt you were a little guarded.
00:43:16Yeah.
00:43:16She didn't feel that spark she was looking for.
00:43:18Sorry.
00:43:21Right.
00:43:23Look, I may have done a less than awesome part of my job here.
00:43:27I just assumed I know you because, you know, our history, and maybe I need to evaluate you further.
00:43:38Evaluate me?
00:43:39Sounds pretty scientific.
00:43:40There's no science to love, Jude.
00:43:42How many times do I have to tell you that?
00:43:43Right.
00:43:44Sorry, I forgot.
00:43:45Love has no algorithm.
00:43:48Let me do the work.
00:43:49It's what I do.
00:43:51How about dinner tonight?
00:43:53Yeah.
00:43:54Okay.
00:43:55Okay.
00:43:55Sounds nice.
00:43:57I'll check to the details.
00:43:58See you tonight, Romeo.
00:44:00Bye.
00:44:03Sounds like someone has plans.
00:44:07Mom, if you're going to eavesdrop, I could just as easily stay at a hotel.
00:44:10Well, if you would just stay and talk in front of me, I wouldn't have to eavesdrop.
00:44:13I take it that was the matchmaker.
00:44:16You ready to seize the moment?
00:44:18She invited me out to dinner just to evaluate what I'm looking for in my love life.
00:44:23What are you looking for in your love life?
00:44:27I don't know.
00:44:29The one?
00:44:30Isn't that what everybody wants?
00:44:32But actually, Mom, this doesn't matter.
00:44:34This isn't why I came here.
00:44:36Jude, I know why you came back.
00:44:39You do?
00:44:40I know how important Lisa was to you.
00:44:43Lisa?
00:44:44Mom?
00:44:45Lisa's engaged.
00:44:47And that wouldn't matter anyway.
00:44:49She's great.
00:44:49But it was a long time ago.
00:44:51That was puppy love.
00:44:52High school stuff.
00:44:54If you say so.
00:45:13Jude, are you happy?
00:45:17Yeah, of course.
00:45:20I've got money and a great place in L.A.
00:45:22That's not what I asked.
00:45:25Are you happy?
00:45:28Are you happy?
00:45:30Are you happy?
00:45:58I see we're on friendly turf.
00:46:00You ready?
00:46:02Ready?
00:46:03For what?
00:46:04In 30 seconds, this meeting will turn into a practice date.
00:46:08What?
00:46:10A practice date?
00:46:12I need to see you in your element.
00:46:18You're being serious.
00:46:19Is that absolutely necessary?
00:46:21Yes, it is absolutely necessary, yes.
00:46:23If I'm going to set you up with someone, I need to know who you are now,
00:46:26and not the version I have of you in my head from high school.
00:46:31You really want to do this?
00:46:34Like, where did you grow up?
00:46:36What do your parents do?
00:46:38How many siblings do you have?
00:46:39Mm-hmm.
00:46:40So you better bring your A game.
00:46:42You ready?
00:46:43No.
00:46:43Three.
00:46:44Lisa.
00:46:44Two.
00:46:45I don't think this is.
00:46:46One.
00:46:47Okay.
00:46:49Yes, I have been here a few times, but a smoked salmon is to die for.
00:46:56Right.
00:46:58Um, you're from out of town, I heard?
00:47:08Yes, I live in Los Angeles.
00:47:10It's a town of rock stars and movie stars, but I'm originally from Arrowheart, Dubin.
00:47:15Really?
00:47:16That's awesome.
00:47:17Tell me about it.
00:47:25You made the butter chicken!
00:47:27No, that's not how it happened.
00:47:28And to have you made the butter chicken, I just made the desserts.
00:47:31All I know is that we were all in a lot of gastrointestinal-related distress for, like, two whole days.
00:47:37Do you think that's bad?
00:47:38That was the night that Tavi and Rishi got together, remember?
00:47:40Are you being serious?
00:47:40How did I not know that?
00:47:41They were literally making it out in the laundry room until they both threw up.
00:47:46That's priceless.
00:47:48You think for their anniversary, they get together and make butter chicken?
00:47:51No, not even once.
00:47:57Yeah, they're not doing so well.
00:47:59Yeah, no, I know.
00:48:00I had lunch with Ritchie.
00:48:02You mentioned it.
00:48:03I think maybe the spark's just going out.
00:48:04Oh, no.
00:48:05Not those two.
00:48:06They're meant for each other.
00:48:07They're just...
00:48:10...mispiring.
00:48:11I don't know how to explain it.
00:48:14This resort, it's tearing the town apart.
00:48:16The resort?
00:48:17It's just a resort.
00:48:18It can't be that bad.
00:48:18Jared, come on.
00:48:20You know this place.
00:48:21The second that resort comes in, it just begins the corporatization of Arrowheart
00:48:25until there's nothing left but overpriced retail stores and tacky souvenirs.
00:48:32I think we've...
00:48:33I think we've fallen out of character a little bit.
00:48:36Right.
00:48:37Right.
00:48:38Of course.
00:48:39First date.
00:48:40First date.
00:48:41I guess around this point, I would...
00:48:45ask if you're sticking around for Valentine's Day.
00:48:49I thought every day was Valentine's Day here.
00:48:51At least it was when I was a kid growing up.
00:48:53I don't know.
00:48:54It still is.
00:48:56Especially at the festival on the day.
00:48:59And if, um...
00:49:01you have someone special to share with.
00:49:04Would you like to go to the Valentine's Day festival with me?
00:49:13Sorry.
00:49:16Hey.
00:49:19Are you serious?
00:49:21No, this is important.
00:49:25Okay.
00:49:27Okay.
00:49:28Bye.
00:49:30Everything okay?
00:49:32Declan and I were supposed to set up the Melissa the Matchmaker display at the festival tomorrow morning.
00:49:37And Declan just told me that he can't be there because he...
00:49:40Do you need a hand?
00:49:41I got two.
00:49:43No, it's...
00:49:44It's okay.
00:49:44I will...
00:49:45I will manage.
00:49:47I'd be really happy to help.
00:49:52Okay.
00:49:56Bye.
00:50:03Bye.
00:50:07Bye.
00:50:11Bye.
00:50:13Bye.
00:50:14Bye.
00:50:18Bye.
00:50:18Bye.
00:50:20Bye.
00:50:21Bye.
00:50:25Thank you. Vote now.
00:50:30Why don't you hand these out?
00:50:34Yes, please.
00:50:36Lisa.
00:50:37Peter, everything okay?
00:50:39No, everything is not okay.
00:50:40Did you email my wife your safe Ereheart propaganda?
00:50:44First, it is not propaganda.
00:50:46Second, a lot of people got that email.
00:50:49She's on a list.
00:50:50We are for the resort, Lisa. I've told you that.
00:50:53Maybe you should talk to Andrea if she's signed up.
00:51:02Wow.
00:51:05Do we need to worry about Andrea?
00:51:06No. Peter have some puffs. He'll cool off.
00:51:17That's pretty. What's that?
00:51:19Tavi gave me a new business idea to expand the service to help couples in a rut.
00:51:24I have my MFT and I got into matchmaking instead of counseling, so why not both?
00:51:28No, but that says first month free.
00:51:31Yeah.
00:51:34Lisa, that means no money.
00:51:35But that... Sorry, that's crazy.
00:51:37I think it's a great idea.
00:51:38What are you talking about? You're going to burn yourself out with everything you're doing and then lose money while
00:51:42you're doing it.
00:51:42Dude, it's an opportunity. Couples fight about money.
00:51:45So if I give them a free month, they get to get comfortable and see what they need to fix
00:51:49in their relationship, and then they can decide to pay me and move forward.
00:51:53No, but you have tons of expenses you need to think about.
00:51:55You have your office rental, taxes, the expansion, the employees that you're going to have to hire, and then on
00:51:59top of everything that's personal, including your mortgage, bills, food...
00:52:03Easy, easy. I know what I'm doing. I'm building a long-term customer base. Money will come.
00:52:12I've got this far, haven't I?
00:52:14Yeah.
00:52:15I've got to fix that speaker. Meanwhile, can I interest you in a sugar cookie?
00:52:20Hi, Tabby.
00:52:21Jude!
00:52:23So true!
00:52:25I haven't had a chance to talk to you since...
00:52:28Butter chicken.
00:52:29Butter chicken.
00:52:32I didn't make it.
00:52:34It's okay. I forgive you. I think.
00:52:39So, LA not your style anymore?
00:52:41No, no, no, no. I'm just visiting. That's it. Catching up with friends and family.
00:52:45And by the way, your place. You should do a lot more first date promotions.
00:52:49That was great. Maybe take a class on online marketing or SEO.
00:52:52That's a really good idea. Thank you.
00:52:54Maybe drum up some more business, afford a speaker system that works.
00:53:00It was great to see you.
00:53:06Yep, that's a great couple.
00:53:13Sound familiar?
00:53:14It should be. We danced for it at prom. It was our song.
00:53:19Yeah, it was.
00:53:23Shall we?
00:53:24What?
00:53:26What?
00:53:28Dance.
00:53:29I left my dancing shoes at home, in my closet.
00:53:40Remember at the prom? I spilled punch all over my suit.
00:53:44Mm-hmm.
00:53:50I spent the rest of the night in the bathroom with the hand dryer.
00:53:53Yeah, I missed you.
00:54:00Mind if I cut in?
00:54:02Declan, hey.
00:54:03Hey, I'm sorry I'm late.
00:54:05Declan.
00:54:06Jude and I grew up together.
00:54:09He moved after high school.
00:54:10Yeah, my name's Jude.
00:54:12Wow, that's great.
00:54:13Yeah, what brings you back to Earhart?
00:54:17I'm just visiting, catching up with friends and family.
00:54:20My mom still lives here, hanging out with her.
00:54:23A little bit, trying to get away from work, which, yeah.
00:54:26That doesn't seem to be happening, though.
00:54:28So I'm gonna...
00:54:30Excuse me.
00:54:34Alistair, hi.
00:54:36There's no evidence to suggest that she is an algorithm of any kind.
00:54:40She just seems like a dedicated business owner.
00:54:42Then do some more digging.
00:54:43I've been in this game a long time, Jude, and no one gets to 91% on goodwill and skill,
00:54:48I'm telling you.
00:54:49Yeah, okay.
00:54:50I'll keep looking into it.
00:54:54Alistair, she can't keep up with the rate she's going.
00:54:57She's gonna pronounce it.
00:54:58That's a long-term solution, kid.
00:55:00The vote's in two days.
00:55:01Figure it out, or you can stay there in your little Valentine's town.
00:55:16Melissa, the matchmaker, weaknesses and opportunities.
00:55:21In spite of her high success rate and the promised expansion of services, Melissa, the matchmaker, still a one-stop
00:55:27shop.
00:55:29And she's in danger of over-extension, which is going to lead to a drop in both quality of service
00:55:34and referrals.
00:55:38If the people of Arrowheart allow Alibi Industries to acquire the land they require for their resort,
00:55:58Melissa's services are going to get their first real dose of competition.
00:56:08And her business is going to fail.
00:56:17Got your next date set up.
00:56:19Coffee at Tabby's so you're on familiar turf.
00:56:222 p.m. tomorrow.
00:56:23Her name is Katie.
00:56:24She's in sales, often on the road, lives two towns over, looking for someone who isn't tied down.
00:56:28I think it could be a great fit.
00:56:37Uh, yeah, thanks.
00:56:39I'll be there.
00:56:41Hello?
00:56:43Richie.
00:56:44Yeah, no.
00:56:45Sure, what's up?
00:56:48Yeah, I can be there in 20 minutes.
00:56:51Okay.
00:56:55Ugh.
00:56:58I can't believe it.
00:56:59I just, I kept thinking there's to be more than this.
00:57:03I asked her if she wanted to get out of here, but she was worried about her business and who
00:57:07would look after it.
00:57:09I just, I felt trapped.
00:57:12So, I told her I needed a break.
00:57:16So, so what's next?
00:57:17What now?
00:57:19I don't know.
00:57:20I just grabbed a bunch of my stuff and left.
00:57:26Hey, what does this all mean for your vote on Wednesday?
00:57:30You think you're still going to recommend the development of the resort?
00:57:34Because think about it.
00:57:35That could bring in some big money.
00:57:38And then all of a sudden you'd be mayor of a city that's taking off.
00:57:41And they're, of course, they're going to need help with development.
00:57:44That's permits, contracts, integration with local businesses.
00:57:49Like, that's really big city stuff.
00:57:51Like, L.A., big city stuff.
00:57:55And with you here, you'd, Richie, you'd really be able to protect the fabric of this town.
00:57:59You'd be a hero.
00:58:01Might give you some direction, inspiration.
00:58:05Could even give you the space to be able to patch things up with Tabby.
00:58:10Yeah, maybe.
00:58:13Could be a good opportunity for me.
00:58:16Yeah, I mean, just whatever feels right for you.
00:58:20Yeah.
00:58:21Thanks, man.
00:58:23Yeah.
00:58:25Here's some new possibilities.
00:58:27Amen.
00:58:29Amen.
00:58:31She said high school romances, they always feel real.
00:58:34But you have to test them to know for sure if they're going to last.
00:58:37And then she just pulled the trigger.
00:58:40I was devastated.
00:58:42The romantic side of me, it really shut down after that.
00:58:44And then I just left.
00:58:45And then her mom passed.
00:58:47And I didn't call.
00:58:49And then my dad passed.
00:58:50She didn't call either.
00:58:52I never really got along with my dad either.
00:58:54He wasn't good to my mom.
00:58:57I think that played a really big part of it.
00:59:00She forgave him.
00:59:01I just never could.
00:59:03So to answer your question,
00:59:07What was your question?
00:59:09Where are you from?
00:59:11Right.
00:59:12Yeah, sorry.
00:59:13Right here.
00:59:16Dunedin.
00:59:17Arrowheart.
00:59:18Originally.
00:59:19But I'm sure you picked up on that.
00:59:20Yeah, I did.
00:59:22And now you're in L.A.?
00:59:24Yeah.
00:59:25Well, no.
00:59:25Now, I'm right in front of you having coffee.
00:59:29In Arrowheart, at least for a couple more days, I think.
00:59:34L.A. is my home.
00:59:36I guess.
00:59:39Lisa just thought, you know, maybe it'd be good for me to get out.
00:59:42Maybe I'd hit it off with someone.
00:59:44Listen, Jude.
00:59:45It's obvious you and Lisa have a history.
00:59:48That's very complicated.
00:59:50What?
00:59:50No.
00:59:51No, no, no.
00:59:51It's not complicated.
00:59:52That was ages ago.
00:59:53I'm sure it was, but I think you need to take some time and figure out what she means to
00:59:57you today.
01:00:00What are you talking about?
01:00:02This is just my friend.
01:00:05Thanks for meeting up.
01:00:06Can I transfer you the money for the coffee?
01:00:09What?
01:00:09No, no, no.
01:00:09No, please.
01:00:10I'll take care of it.
01:00:14Listen, Jude.
01:00:15I really hope you find what you're looking for.
01:00:25Can I get you anything else?
01:00:26Oh, no, I'm great.
01:00:28All right.
01:00:29Thanks.
01:00:31Hey, stranger.
01:00:33Hope we can count on your support tomorrow to save Erihart.
01:00:35Um, hi.
01:00:36What are you guys doing here?
01:00:38Where's Katie?
01:00:40She left.
01:00:42Wait, did you come here to spy on me?
01:00:45What?
01:00:46No.
01:00:48We wanted to grab coffee, so I suggested here.
01:00:52I was going to check on you, too.
01:00:53Um, it's all part of my service.
01:00:56Wow.
01:00:57Wow, you're so hands-on.
01:00:59How convenient.
01:01:01Are you sure you don't have some, like, specialty app that helps you with everything?
01:01:05No advanced technology, an algorithm, something?
01:01:07So Katie Laugh Talk?
01:01:08Yep, I blew it.
01:01:10That's not my egg.
01:01:11Hey, it happens, right?
01:01:12You'll find the right girl.
01:01:15Yeah, thanks.
01:01:17Uh, hey, man, thanks again for helping Lisa with the decorations.
01:01:20You know, the festival's going to be great.
01:01:22Yeah, it was nothing.
01:01:24Well, I'll have to have you over for dinner sometime.
01:01:27Anyway, we'll, uh, catch you tomorrow at the festival.
01:01:31How about tonight?
01:01:33Tonight?
01:01:34Dinner.
01:01:35Yeah, because I think, you know, after tomorrow, I'm probably going to be heading back to L.A.
01:01:42And it would be great to take you up on the offer for dinner and spend a little extra time
01:01:45with you.
01:01:46Yeah, um, tonight, that, that, that would be great.
01:01:51Right, honey?
01:01:52Absolutely, yeah.
01:01:54Great.
01:01:55Say six.
01:01:56How seven?
01:01:57Let's do six.
01:01:59I'll be there.
01:02:01Great.
01:02:03Great.
01:02:09So he's at the top of the stairs.
01:02:11He takes one step back.
01:02:12In my defense, the stairs are slippery.
01:02:14The stairs were fine.
01:02:15And they were fine.
01:02:16He just forgets there's one in front of him.
01:02:17And bam, he goes tumbling down the staircase and right into the front row.
01:02:21Right on top of Miss Chesterton.
01:02:23Who was not impressed.
01:02:24Our music teacher.
01:02:25What happened then?
01:02:26Oh, he stayed in character.
01:02:27You stayed in character.
01:02:28Because I'm a thespian.
01:02:29When Professor Henry Higgins falls, he dusts himself off, offers an apology, and goes right
01:02:34back to his elocution lessons with Miss Doolittle here.
01:02:39Sounds like you guys had a great time.
01:02:41Yeah, we did.
01:02:41We did.
01:02:42Simply times done.
01:02:45Well, I'm going to check on the cake and make a phone call.
01:02:47Why don't you take Jude on a tour?
01:02:52Yes, right this way, Professor Higgins.
01:02:55Eliza.
01:03:01And we'll make our way down this hallway.
01:03:03You have the powder room over here.
01:03:06I put those tiles in last month.
01:03:08You put those in?
01:03:09No.
01:03:10I had someone put them in.
01:03:12Very nice.
01:03:15And here's the master bedroom.
01:03:17Lovingly decorated by me.
01:03:21And we'll go this way.
01:03:23I want to show you my favorite part of the house.
01:03:25And now we are arriving to my little home office.
01:03:31It isn't much to look at, but I do my consultations during the day, so I take my work home
01:03:36with me.
01:03:37This is cute.
01:03:38Thanks.
01:03:41And, uh, since you're here, uh, could you fix a tech problem for me?
01:03:46Computer?
01:03:47Yeah.
01:03:48Yeah, of course.
01:03:49Okay.
01:03:49What's going on?
01:03:50Um, I'll show you.
01:03:51It did some stupid auto-update, and it says it's not connected.
01:03:56I...
01:03:57Yeah, I mean, that's an easy fix.
01:04:06So all you have to...
01:04:12I can take care of it.
01:04:14Okay.
01:04:14Yeah.
01:04:15Oh, it's Tavi.
01:04:16I should take it.
01:04:17Yeah, you definitely should, but you filled me in on everything.
01:04:20I know he lost her.
01:04:21He just made a stupid snap decision.
01:04:24Hey, sweetheart.
01:04:26Now I can talk.
01:04:28What?
01:04:31Okay.
01:04:34He's being waiting for us.
01:04:37He's not going to be.
01:04:41Please don't be upset.
01:04:43I know.
01:04:43I know.
01:04:44This is such a hard time.
01:04:47Why don't we meet up to him?
01:04:50I'll scratch you eventually.
01:04:53Okay.
01:04:54I'll see you tomorrow.
01:04:55I'm going to figure this out.
01:04:56Okay.
01:04:57Hey, sorry about that.
01:04:59Yeah, everything okay?
01:05:01She's holding on hope.
01:05:03They can work this out.
01:05:04I know it.
01:05:05Yeah, I think so too.
01:05:06They're great for each other.
01:05:07Well, good news is, you are officially reconnected.
01:05:10You're a genius.
01:05:14You did it.
01:05:16You did it.
01:05:19Desserts ready.
01:05:21Coming.
01:05:45I think I nailed it.
01:05:52Hope you saved some room, Jude.
01:05:55Hey, can I talk to you guys about something?
01:05:59What's going on?
01:06:02So this resort, you guys know who's trying to make it happen, right?
01:06:07Yes, Allaby Industries. They're an investment group.
01:06:13Yeah, they are. It's an investment group.
01:06:20So the majority owner happens to be my boss.
01:06:24Alistair Bradfield.
01:06:27And Allaby also owns the tech company that I work for.
01:06:30Hotspot. The dating app.
01:06:36I'm not just here visiting with my mom.
01:06:40Lisa, you're the only thing that's standing in the way of Allaby buying the land that it needs to be
01:06:44able to develop the resort.
01:06:46So my boss, they sent me down here so that I could discover your secrets.
01:06:50Well, Melissa, the matchmaker secrets.
01:06:52And figure out a way to take you down.
01:06:56And then just make sure that the vote passes on the resort.
01:07:01Are you serious?
01:07:02Yeah.
01:07:04But after being here for a few days and seeing you and the folks of the town.
01:07:09Just everything that you guys have built together.
01:07:11The great lengths that you guys go just to help people find love.
01:07:15What's beautiful about this place is that it hasn't been corrupted by people like Alistair.
01:07:20And people like me.
01:07:23I think you should go.
01:07:26What I'm saying is I'm not going through with it.
01:07:28I'm not doing it anymore.
01:07:30I want to help.
01:07:32I want to save Aroha.
01:07:33I want to find a way to make sure Alistair's-
01:07:35You should go.
01:08:16I want to make sure you live the work you want to look around.
01:08:19But I'm not going to make sure that...
01:08:40Good morning, sunshine.
01:08:41Leaving already?
01:08:45Yeah.
01:08:46Mom, I think I made a mistake coming here.
01:08:57Have a heart.
01:09:02You and your hearts.
01:09:06You know what?
01:09:06You were right.
01:09:08When you asked me if I was happy, I'm not happy.
01:09:13Stay for today.
01:09:16For a one-of-a-kind.
01:09:18And Ereheart Valentine's Day.
01:09:26I can't.
01:09:28I can't.
01:09:29I blew it with Lisa.
01:09:32I lied to myself about being over her.
01:09:34I'm not.
01:09:37And seeing her and Declan together on Valentine's Day is just going to remind me how alone I really feel.
01:09:44You are never alone here, Jude.
01:09:47There are so many people that love and value you.
01:09:53Starting right here.
01:09:58Come on, I'm going to be fun.
01:10:04Honey.
01:10:07You are going to be okay.
01:10:10I promise.
01:10:11Alles, Gene.
01:10:16Yang, yeah.
01:10:24Bye.
01:10:24I love you.
01:10:25See you next time.
01:10:25Bye.
01:10:27Bye.
01:10:28Bye.
01:10:33Bye.
01:10:38Bye.
01:10:41Bye.
01:10:41Bye.
01:10:41Bye.
01:10:49Happy Valentines.
01:10:50If you're local, please vote no on the resort development.
01:10:58Hey, are you...
01:10:59You want to do that?
01:11:04No.
01:11:06Where are you going?
01:11:07Yeah, I don't think I should be here.
01:11:10I'm going to be straight up,
01:11:11because apparently subtlety doesn't work with you.
01:11:16Be brave.
01:11:17Take a chance.
01:11:19You might crash,
01:11:21but if you don't try, you've already crashed.
01:11:24Follow your heart, Jude.
01:11:27Get out of here!
01:11:28Yeah, yeah, okay.
01:11:30Be brave.
01:11:31I'll be brave.
01:11:31Alistair.
01:11:32Hey there, kid.
01:11:33What are you doing here?
01:11:34I'm doing what you couldn't do.
01:11:36Or, more accurately...
01:11:39What you wouldn't.
01:11:41That's not what it looks like.
01:11:42I thought I could count on you,
01:11:43but I guess you're soft,
01:11:45just like this little town of yours.
01:11:47I mean, honestly.
01:11:48All this crap,
01:11:49and nobody's making any money off of it.
01:11:51Hey, these are good people here.
01:11:53Are they?
01:11:53Well, then they'll all be very good and happy
01:11:55when I turn this dump into a real town.
01:11:57Mr. Bradfield.
01:11:58Please call me Alistair.
01:12:00Jude, how's it going?
01:12:01But may I call you, Mr. Mayor?
01:12:03Oh, God, no.
01:12:04Richie's fine.
01:12:05Good to see you, Richie.
01:12:06We all set?
01:12:06Yes, right this way.
01:12:12You think I didn't have a plan B and C?
01:12:16You're fired, by the way,
01:12:17just in case that wasn't obvious.
01:12:38Hi.
01:12:40What do you want?
01:12:42Uh, look, so I know that I haven't been the most...
01:12:44Ladies and gentlemen, happy Valentine's Day.
01:12:50Later.
01:12:55Hey.
01:12:56Hey.
01:12:57Hey.
01:13:00It is my pleasure to welcome you all
01:13:01to the 67th annual Valentine's Day Festival
01:13:04in our fair town of Earhart.
01:13:12Now, I know we've had a lively debate,
01:13:14over the question of the Alibi Industries
01:13:16development proposal.
01:13:18I know many of you are waiting to hear
01:13:19what I have to say before you make up your minds.
01:13:22If you're from here, it's certainly likely
01:13:24that you have some strong opinions
01:13:25about what this town represents
01:13:26and why it should stay that way.
01:13:29But I thought it was only fair for us
01:13:30to hear a little bit more about the development
01:13:32and what it might mean for all of us.
01:13:34So, with that in mind,
01:13:36I've invited Mr. Alistair Bradfield,
01:13:38the majority owner of Alibi Industries,
01:13:40to come and say a few words
01:13:41for his side of the debate.
01:13:42Are you kidding me?
01:13:50My friends,
01:13:52it is so great to be here in Arrowheart.
01:13:55And I know that together,
01:13:56we can make it what it truly deserves to be,
01:14:00a beacon for love and happiness
01:14:02where people will come from all over the country,
01:14:05from all over the world,
01:14:08to share in the spirit of that love and happiness.
01:14:10They already do, to see Melissa?
01:14:15Yes, Melissa, the matchmaker.
01:14:20I know that Ms. Bloom has rallied a lot of opposition to our proposal,
01:14:23but she's not being honest with you about why.
01:14:27It is purely to serve the interests of her business
01:14:29so that she can convince her would-be customers
01:14:33that they, too, can share in the fairytale romance
01:14:36like she and her main squeeze, Mr. Declan Harper.
01:14:39But I'm afraid that, too, is a lie.
01:14:41I have some photographs here of Mr. Harper
01:14:44and some other woman who is clearly not Ms. Bloom.
01:14:50The entire opposition to this development
01:14:53is predicated on Ms. Bloom trying to save herself and her business,
01:14:59not your wonderful town.
01:15:01My friends, I implore you,
01:15:03don't listen to someone who doesn't have your best interests at heart.
01:15:08You may be worried about change,
01:15:10but change is a good thing.
01:15:13Do what is right for you and for Arrowheart.
01:15:18Vote yes.
01:15:24Hey, what are you doing?
01:15:26Give me one second, one second.
01:15:29Wait, everyone, everyone?
01:15:33My name is Jude Whitlock,
01:15:35and I see a lot of familiar faces from when I grew up here,
01:15:39so hopefully you'll remember me
01:15:41and I'm willing to hear what I have to say.
01:15:43I know this man.
01:15:45Up until five minutes ago, I used to work for him.
01:15:48Don't believe a word he says.
01:15:50He does not have our best interests at heart.
01:15:55He's here for one reason and one reason only,
01:15:58so that he can get even bigger stacks of cash
01:16:01for himself and his investors.
01:16:04Arrowheart, we are better than that.
01:16:08And Alistair, whatever secrets you think you uncovered
01:16:12about Lisa and Declan,
01:16:15that wasn't yours to reveal.
01:16:16Nor does that discredit the incredible work
01:16:18that she's done for this community.
01:16:20She has helped hundreds of couples
01:16:22find their special someone,
01:16:24without some silly app,
01:16:27because love is not an algorithm.
01:16:32I know our town is struggling,
01:16:33but after being back here just for a few days,
01:16:36it's easy to see.
01:16:37We don't need some tacky-themed resort
01:16:39to save our town.
01:16:41All we have to do is show the world who we are
01:16:43and embrace it.
01:16:45All of our flaws, all of our quirks,
01:16:48all the joy that we get just from being a part
01:16:50of this community.
01:16:51Yes, it's going to take some time,
01:16:53energy, money, effort,
01:16:56and a good dose of 21st century technology,
01:17:00which if our great mayor approves,
01:17:03I'd like to offer my services to the town for free.
01:17:07Arrowheart isn't about fear, cynicism, and greed.
01:17:10It's about love and opening our hearts to each other.
01:17:13That's what it means when we say
01:17:16Valentine's Day every day.
01:17:35Now that we've heard from both sides,
01:17:37let the voting begin.
01:17:39Woo-hoo!
01:17:49Tabby, I am so sorry.
01:17:51I guess I've been feeling restless
01:17:52and I didn't know how to tell you.
01:17:54I don't want anything else
01:17:56because anything else would just take me away from you.
01:17:59Just know that I will work every day
01:18:01to show you my love.
01:18:06Not in front of the constituents.
01:18:08I love you, cupcake.
01:18:09I love you, too.
01:18:20Folks, can I have your attention?
01:18:22The votes have been tallied.
01:18:27The yeses are.
01:18:2929%!
01:18:31Was 71% voting no?
01:18:33No!
01:18:54Hey, Alistair.
01:18:56You lost.
01:18:57In case I wasn't obvious.
01:18:59No!
01:19:02No!
01:19:11That was pretty incredible.
01:19:13I'm serious.
01:19:15I can do this.
01:19:16I can make it work.
01:19:17So you're going to move here?
01:19:19Yeah, I don't think I've ever truly been happy in L.A.
01:19:23I'm happy here.
01:19:25And I've been on so many dates,
01:19:28I've lost track.
01:19:29The only time that I've ever felt any real connection
01:19:32was on our practice date with you.
01:19:35Lisa, I know that the last few days have been absolutely crazy
01:19:37and you have no reason to want to talk to me.
01:19:39No, look, Declan and I broke up three months ago.
01:19:42Everyone held us up as this idealized couple
01:19:45and I was terrified for the business.
01:19:48If we failed as a couple,
01:19:50we decided to break the news to everyone after the vote.
01:19:55Well, someone very special to me told me that
01:19:58if you're looking for love,
01:20:00honesty is a critical component.
01:20:03You have to be honest with yourself
01:20:05about what you want,
01:20:07about what you need,
01:20:07about what...
01:20:20Change can be scary.
01:20:22Breaking out of your comfort zone can be frightening.
01:20:24Whether it's a breakup,
01:20:26losing a job,
01:20:28or even moving from one home to another.
01:20:31But your evolution as a human being depends on it.
01:20:35Just remember, we're all on a journey.
01:20:37So when we hit a bump in the road,
01:20:39it's just a reminder to take a moment
01:20:41and make sure we know where we're going.
01:20:45You'll find the right way forward.
01:20:47I am Melissa the Matchmaker
01:20:50and you've been listening to Ditch the Algorithm.
01:20:53Keep loving your hearts out there, everyone.
01:20:55Until next time.
01:20:59What'd you think?
01:21:00Amazing, beautiful, brilliant.
01:21:02Thank you, thank you.
01:21:03They're lucky to have you.
01:21:04And so am I.
01:21:07Oh, speaking of which...
01:21:09Yes.
01:21:09Guess what?
01:21:10Mm-hmm.
01:21:11So, I set up some internet alerts
01:21:13so that we'd get notified
01:21:14every time Arrowheart gets announced online.
01:21:16And guess which town
01:21:18just made the America's most romantic destinations
01:21:23on one of the top five travel aggregators in the country?
01:21:26I don't know what any of that means,
01:21:28but I'm guessing Dunedin's very own Arrowheart.
01:21:30Yes!
01:21:31Yes!
01:21:31Look!
01:21:36This is amazing.
01:21:37I promise you, it's such a good thing.
01:21:39That's great.
01:21:41Okay, here.
01:21:42Don't go anywhere.
01:21:42I have a little something for you.
01:21:51I know it's a little late,
01:21:52but happy Valentine's Day.
01:21:54You know Valentine's Day was a month ago.
01:21:58Excuse me, are you forgetting where we are?
01:21:59Every day is Valentine's Day.
01:22:06See?
01:22:07Yeah?
01:22:09Thanks, I love it.
01:22:11I love it, I love it.
01:22:12Super cute, right?
01:22:13Mm-hmm.
01:22:17Oh, can we go grab lunch
01:22:18before your next appointment comes in?
01:22:20Mm, working lunch?
01:22:21Of course.
01:22:22You want to help me with scheduling?
01:22:22Always.
01:22:23But can we also get a receptionist?
01:22:25Start planning for that.
01:22:26It's only going to get more busy.
01:22:28I will, I will.
01:22:29Delegating's hard.
01:22:30You can play my receptionist today.
01:22:32I'd love to.
01:22:33Okay.
01:22:44May I?
01:22:46Yes.
01:22:49So, my receptionist.
01:22:53Yes, boss?
01:22:54How can I be of service?
01:22:56Boss?
01:22:56I like that.
01:22:58Here, hold on.
01:23:03Is everything okay?
01:23:04It's Taddy.
01:23:07More than okay.
01:23:09So, the courthouse?
01:23:10They renewed their vows.
01:23:12You guys are the best.
01:23:14So cute.
01:23:16All because of you two.
01:23:18You're so in sync.
01:23:23Well, you do make it pretty good to you, don't you?
01:23:26You really do.
01:23:27I love you.
01:23:29I love you.
01:24:06I love you.
01:24:29I love you.
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