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Alls Fair in Love and Mahjong (Fiona Gubelmann,Paul Campbell)2026 HuS
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00:00:01Mahjong. From the 19th century teahouses of China to kitchen tables in small towns today,
00:00:07family and friends gather around these tiles sharing food, laughter, and the stories of their lives.
00:00:13When the Chinese invented mahjong, they gave us the gift of community and connection,
00:00:18reflecting life through its tiles. Chance, choice, and of course, change.
00:00:23Take the flowers. Some sources say the flowers are representative of the four seasons.
00:00:28Then there are the four wins. Direction. You never know where it will take you,
00:00:33but in life and in mahjong, the hand you're dealt matters far less than how you choose to play it.
00:00:41Ronnie, come on. It's beautiful. It's literally perfect.
00:00:46Honey, you outdid yourself, okay? As always. I'm telling you, your house is my favorite restaurant.
00:00:51All right, ladies. Game on. Good luck, friends.
00:00:57Oh, no. Well, I did. And I said, that's fine, Evan, but if you take location services off your phone
00:01:03again,
00:01:04you can pay the bill yourself. Oh, I'm at that end of the conversation real fast.
00:01:09Nine, bam. Oh, you know it did. Flower.
00:01:13I can't believe little Savannah's going to college.
00:01:15Really? That's going way too fast.
00:01:17It still feels like yesterday we met at the PTA meeting where Caroline Bennett had a fit and quit.
00:01:25Wait, do you remember how dramatic her exit was?
00:01:28None of you appreciate all that I do.
00:01:31If I had a dollar for every time I screamed that at the top of my lungs, I would never
00:01:35have to sell a house again.
00:01:38Savannah finished packing last night?
00:01:39Savannah finished packing or you finished packing for her?
00:01:42Actually, the fifth jelly.
00:01:43These kids, they want to be so independent until it's time for the hard labor.
00:01:47And then it's, can you do it for me, mom?
00:01:51Seven, bam.
00:01:52That sounds eerily familiar.
00:01:54Oh, I see my future in you.
00:01:57Thankfully, I still have a year.
00:01:59Take copious notes.
00:02:00I will.
00:02:01I'm not here. I'm just grabbing my yearbook.
00:02:03We're doing a signing at Krista's.
00:02:04Great conversation.
00:02:07You are so calm, Ronnie.
00:02:09I was a complete wreck when Alex went off to college.
00:02:13You're still a wreck, Melissa.
00:02:14And it's been two years.
00:02:15Sorry. Sorry.
00:02:17How dare you, Carly?
00:02:19Okay, in my defense, I am only a partial wreck now, not a complete wreck.
00:02:24Noted.
00:02:25Green dragon.
00:02:26Savannah is smart, responsible.
00:02:29If I did my job right.
00:02:31So, are you kidding me?
00:02:33You did a great job.
00:02:35Especially after the divorce.
00:02:36Yes.
00:02:37Or, hear me out, you could start dating again.
00:02:41I don't want to fly solo anymore.
00:02:43Let's.
00:02:45I'm out of here. Bye.
00:02:46Love you.
00:02:49And just like that, she's gone.
00:02:52Just I'll have to get used to that.
00:02:54Just like you'll have to get used to this.
00:02:57Mahjong.
00:02:58Whoa!
00:02:59How?
00:03:00It's what you started.
00:03:15Nurse Shawnee?
00:03:16Okay.
00:03:18Oh, your knee?
00:03:20Look at that pesky swing set again.
00:03:23Ugh.
00:03:24Did you hold on real tight like we talked about?
00:03:27And you pumped your legs real good?
00:03:29Real good, Nurse Shawnee.
00:03:31Well then, that is not on you.
00:03:33I'm going to go have a very serious chit chat with that swing set.
00:03:37What do you say?
00:03:39Yeah.
00:03:39Yeah?
00:03:42Got a minute, Ronnie?
00:03:43Yeah.
00:03:43I'll be right there.
00:03:44All right.
00:03:45Let's see.
00:03:46I think you're going to live.
00:03:48Should I be worried?
00:03:49No word yet on next year's budget cuts.
00:03:51But it's not what I wanted to see you about.
00:03:53For the fundraiser this weekend, Mr. Lee was going to teach poker, and now he has a family
00:03:57emergency in Utah.
00:03:59Can you step in?
00:04:00Oh, Gloria, I have no idea how to play poker.
00:04:03Unless it's on a slot machine in Vegas, I'm clueless.
00:04:06But you did give me a refresher that one time I filled in with your Mahjong group.
00:04:09It's the perfect replacement.
00:04:11Oh, you want me to teach Mahjong?
00:04:13Yes.
00:04:14Uh, I mean, if you think people would be open to me teaching.
00:04:18Are you kidding?
00:04:18They'd be so open to you.
00:04:19If anyone can draw them in, it's Nurse Ronnie.
00:04:23I would be happy to.
00:04:25No problem.
00:04:28You know how big dorm rooms are, right, Savannah?
00:04:31There's a storage area you can rent in the building if you need to.
00:04:35I love you, kiddo.
00:04:36Go get them, okay?
00:04:39Yeah.
00:04:40I'm not going to cry.
00:04:41Neither am I.
00:04:42I'm not going to cry more.
00:04:43Good.
00:04:46Oh, I love you.
00:04:49You know, it's not too late.
00:04:51Your father and I can still drive you.
00:04:53Mom, we talked about this.
00:04:55I'm fine.
00:04:56I know, I know, I know.
00:04:57I'm so proud of you.
00:04:59From starting the STEM club to getting accepted into the Technology Institute.
00:05:04Early acceptance.
00:05:05Early acceptance and entry into the pre-fall STEM program.
00:05:09There's no one here to hear you bragging about me.
00:05:12Well, then I take it all back.
00:05:14You promise to text me as soon as you get there.
00:05:17Okay.
00:05:22Love you.
00:05:31So, Ron.
00:05:33Mike.
00:05:34The house.
00:05:36Right.
00:05:37I was kind of hoping you'd forgotten.
00:05:39Oh, come on.
00:05:40You knew this was coming.
00:05:41Yeah, but I thought you might wait for her car to clear the driveway first.
00:05:46We had a deal.
00:05:47You two stay in the house until she's off to college.
00:05:50And we sell.
00:05:51I remember.
00:05:53Look, Laura's condo's too small for us.
00:05:54And this is, this is a lot of house.
00:05:57It's more than just a house, Mike.
00:05:59It's my home.
00:06:01It has been for 15 years.
00:06:04And it was yours until five years ago.
00:06:06It's not going to be easy to just walk away.
00:06:09You're right.
00:06:10I was insensitive.
00:06:11And I, I didn't mean anything by it.
00:06:14And I, I know we had a deal.
00:06:17I've already spoken with Melissa about what we need to do to get the house ready to sell.
00:06:21The touch-ups, repairs, of course, all the old plumbing issues.
00:06:25Look, I'm not saying tomorrow.
00:06:27Okay?
00:06:27Take some time.
00:06:28Fix it up.
00:06:29But we got to get the ball rolling.
00:06:32Okay?
00:06:33Okay?
00:06:34If that can help.
00:06:36I've got it.
00:06:38I do.
00:06:41Okay.
00:06:46I've got it.
00:06:47Turn them clockwise.
00:06:49Remove the pipe.
00:06:51And check the washer inside.
00:06:53If it's cracked, you'll need to replace it.
00:06:56But if it looks okay, clean it off.
00:06:58It's so easy.
00:07:02No need to pay for an expensive plumber.
00:07:05Anyone can do it.
00:07:06And that's the DIY Annie way.
00:07:10Sure.
00:07:11Anybody can do it.
00:07:17Hey, kiddo.
00:07:18Your mom said that she and your dad are going to be here real soon.
00:07:22But you'll still do the basketball game with me, right, Uncle Ben?
00:07:25Are you kidding me?
00:07:26That's the whole reason I came.
00:07:27It's a basketball game.
00:07:28I'm going to do the basketball game.
00:07:31One second.
00:07:34So you want to try some games?
00:07:40Hey, kiddo.
00:07:41Show grandma around the school.
00:07:42I'll be in in a minute.
00:07:44Hey, sorry.
00:07:45Hi, hi.
00:07:46Do you need help with that?
00:07:47No, I got it.
00:07:48Okay.
00:07:48No.
00:07:49Okay.
00:07:49All right.
00:07:50Then you don't need me to tell you about the obstacle on your right?
00:07:52Yep.
00:07:54Sorry.
00:07:54Thanks.
00:07:55All right.
00:07:56Got it.
00:07:56You sure you got that?
00:07:57I got it.
00:07:57You certainly won't.
00:07:58Guide you past.
00:07:59Why, they're kids, kids.
00:08:00Yep.
00:08:01I got it.
00:08:02I got it.
00:08:03I got it.
00:08:03No.
00:08:05Okay.
00:08:08Sorry.
00:08:12Sorry about that.
00:08:13That's okay.
00:08:14Disaster averted.
00:08:15No trips to the ER.
00:08:16Yeah.
00:08:16Well, there's still time today.
00:08:18Yeah.
00:08:19Well, in that case, are you sure that I can't...
00:08:21Ronnie!
00:08:22Let me grab that for you.
00:08:23We're going to set up in the assembly room.
00:08:24Okay.
00:08:31Well, thank you for not helping me.
00:08:34You're welcome.
00:08:34It was my not pleasure.
00:08:38Well, we'll probably not see you in there.
00:08:49Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention, please?
00:08:52Come learn about the age-old phenomenon that has been sweeping the nation, Mahjong, the
00:09:00American variation.
00:09:02Mahjong is a game that requires curiosity over expertise.
00:09:06In fact, every Mahjong expert at some point in time has looked at these tiles and thought,
00:09:11Huh?
00:09:13Come play.
00:09:14It's only four tickets.
00:09:16It's for a good cause.
00:09:18Yes.
00:09:19We have one victim.
00:09:20I'm kidding.
00:09:21Four players, one table, countless memories.
00:09:26Mahjong is a game you don't play to win.
00:09:28Well, some of us do.
00:09:29But it is a game about belonging, community.
00:09:34And Mahjong is a game that is proven to improve cognitive abilities and memory.
00:09:38Come play.
00:09:39Oh, thank you.
00:09:41Mahjong.
00:09:41Mm-hmm.
00:09:42Do you play?
00:09:43I'm a beginner.
00:09:44I played a couple of times with some friends, but then my son begged me to move closer.
00:09:49Boys want to keep an eye on me.
00:09:51No, boys want to be nearby in case you need them.
00:09:54Hello again.
00:09:55Hello again.
00:09:56Do you have a child here at the school?
00:09:59Nephew.
00:09:59Brandon North.
00:10:00Oh, Brandon of the recurrent skin knees.
00:10:03You know, I think that he is single-handedly responsible for keeping the bandage companies
00:10:07in business.
00:10:08Wow.
00:10:09You'd think we'd get some sort of family kickback for that.
00:10:12Well, come.
00:10:13Take a seat.
00:10:14Oh, don't mind if I do.
00:10:16Oh, no, no.
00:10:17Don't mind if I don't.
00:10:18I'm happy to stand back and watch.
00:10:20I gotta do basketball.
00:10:21Brandon.
00:10:22That's in an hour.
00:10:24Unless you're afraid.
00:10:26Mr.
00:10:27Ben.
00:10:29And no, I'm not afraid.
00:10:31I just wouldn't want to, you know, show everybody up on account of my skills, which are, uh...
00:10:37Come on, Mr. Ben.
00:10:39Take a seat.
00:10:40It's for a good cause.
00:10:42If only for the school's bandage budget.
00:10:45Oh, tickets.
00:10:46I got you.
00:10:47I got you.
00:10:52Let's majom.
00:10:55Oh.
00:10:57Mm.
00:10:58Uh, north.
00:10:59That was a good play, birdie.
00:11:01See, she looked at her tiles and then the different combinations on the card, and she decided
00:11:06which combo she was most likely to get.
00:11:09I got lucky.
00:11:10I picked another six dot.
00:11:12Mm, lucky.
00:11:13Mahjong is 50% skill and 80% luck.
00:11:17Majomath.
00:11:18It's a thing.
00:11:19Okay.
00:11:20A good strategy is to count how many tiles you have towards your preferred hand.
00:11:25Birdie has one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine out of 14.
00:11:29It is time for her to commit.
00:11:33Hmm.
00:11:33What?
00:11:34Read them and weep.
00:11:35Uh, that is just a hot mess.
00:11:38What are you talking about?
00:11:39It's not a hot mess.
00:11:40I got three pairs.
00:11:41Bam, bam, boom.
00:11:42That do not go together.
00:11:45But, if you move these eights here, right there, drag in there, bim, bam, bam, you got
00:11:57the setup for a great two, four, six, eight combo.
00:11:59Right.
00:12:00And what if I don't want to let go of my fives yet?
00:12:02Or my nines?
00:12:03Do you have a problem with commitment?
00:12:05I don't.
00:12:06Yes.
00:12:07No.
00:12:07You're talking to me.
00:12:08Get out of here.
00:12:09I'm joking.
00:12:10Well, good, because you have the setup for a great marriage between these bams and the
00:12:14dragons.
00:12:14It's time to put a ring on it.
00:12:16All right.
00:12:17And what happens if the next tile sends me in a completely different direction?
00:12:20Well, mahjong's like life.
00:12:22You can't just straddle the line.
00:12:23You have to make a choice and stick with it.
00:12:26You know, sometimes it means you give something up, but other times it means you find something
00:12:30that you didn't know you were looking for.
00:12:33Yes, ma'am.
00:12:37Oh, yes.
00:12:38That's great.
00:12:39That's a great one.
00:12:41Okay.
00:12:42And, yeah, this is really coming up.
00:12:44All right.
00:12:45Just.
00:12:56Ah, ah, ah, I think I got that.
00:12:58Let's be honest.
00:12:59You're a bit of a hazard with this thing.
00:13:01Fine.
00:13:02But only because I'm exhausted from teaching four different games.
00:13:05I'll say until you send the offer, then I need to discuss it with my client.
00:13:08Let's go.
00:13:08Hey.
00:13:09Hey, kiddo.
00:13:10Hey.
00:13:11Uh, we have to get Brandon to soccer, and we promised we'd take Birdie home, but Henry's
00:13:16call is taking forever, so, uh...
00:13:19Uh, yeah.
00:13:20Yeah, no.
00:13:21I'll take Mom.
00:13:22She's on the way.
00:13:23Yeah?
00:13:23You don't mind?
00:13:24No.
00:13:24Okay, Ben, thank you.
00:13:26He told me no work calls today.
00:13:27I don't know.
00:13:28I don't know.
00:13:28No, it's all right.
00:13:29We can't be late for soccer.
00:13:30Can we?
00:13:31Bye, Nurse Ronnie.
00:13:31Let's go.
00:13:32Bye, buddy.
00:13:32Come on, let's go.
00:13:33Give us at least 48 hours to mull it over.
00:13:38Well, it looks like you're stuck with me, ma.
00:13:40Uh, I'm gonna help Ronnie out.
00:13:42Good idea.
00:13:43I'll wait in the car.
00:13:47Okay.
00:13:52I still think I should have stuck with those pairs.
00:13:55If you like losing.
00:13:59You're a great teacher.
00:14:01Do you give a lot of lessons?
00:14:03Uh, thank you.
00:14:05No, this is actually the first time I've ever done it.
00:14:07I'm more just a passionate player.
00:14:10Oh, well, you're good.
00:14:13And thank you for your help.
00:14:15Oh, you know, I had to go way out of my way here.
00:14:19True North Construction.
00:14:20Is that your company?
00:14:22It is.
00:14:22Yeah.
00:14:23I'm a general contractor.
00:14:25Could you recommend a handyman?
00:14:28I just, I'm trying to get my house ready to sell,
00:14:30and I might have tried a few repairs that were a bit over my pay grade.
00:14:35Let me guess.
00:14:36DIY Annie?
00:14:38How'd you know?
00:14:39Oh, you mean destroy it yourself, Annie?
00:14:41We clean up a lot of her messes.
00:14:43I knew it!
00:14:44Yeah.
00:14:46Are you one of these kind of do-everything-yourself people?
00:14:50Um, kind of what happens when you're the default parent.
00:14:54Ah.
00:14:54And what about the, uh, non-default parent?
00:14:59He can't help?
00:14:59Oh, my ex?
00:15:00He offered, but I told him I have it covered.
00:15:04Clearly I don't.
00:15:06Tell you what.
00:15:11Paul Jeff.
00:15:13Is he reasonable?
00:15:15It's just, I have lots of little repairs and things that I need to do.
00:15:21My job might be changing.
00:15:23He is.
00:15:24You tell him Ben sent you.
00:15:29Well, it was nice not meeting you.
00:15:34It was nice meeting you.
00:15:38Stay away from DIY Annie.
00:15:40I have already unsubscribed.
00:15:42Good.
00:15:49I have a great time.
00:15:56So, they did it.
00:15:58They reduced my job down to part-time.
00:16:00I'm so sorry, Ronnie.
00:16:02I tried.
00:16:02No, I know you did.
00:16:04I hope you'll consider staying on with us, but I understand the salary cut might make
00:16:08that untenable.
00:16:10When do you need to know, bye?
00:16:11I wish I could tell you to take your time, but...
00:16:15Thanks.
00:16:16I understand.
00:16:30Ah.
00:16:31Just the person I was looking for.
00:16:33Ben!
00:16:34What are you doing here?
00:16:36Uh, well, um, here's the deal.
00:16:39So, my mom has not stopped talking about Mahjong, or how much she loved playing again, or, uh, you.
00:16:49Well, it's not me.
00:16:51It's Mahjong.
00:16:52No, no.
00:16:52She wouldn't even have sat down, if not for how welcoming and inviting you were.
00:16:57I really liked her, too.
00:16:59Good.
00:16:59Um, she's a little lonely, and I admit, I might have begged her to sell her place and
00:17:07buy a new place at Blue Sky West, the retirement community.
00:17:11Yeah, yeah, no, I know it.
00:17:12Is she happy there?
00:17:13Uh, well, she's not unhappy, but there is a Mahjong club, and it is only for seasoned
00:17:20players, and she's just not really meeting people.
00:17:23So, as you can imagine, my guilt level is at, like, a ten, and I generally like to keep
00:17:29it below a six.
00:17:31Uh, well, I'd be happy to have her sub into my group sometime.
00:17:34Or, maybe, you could do at Blue Sky West what you did so beautifully here.
00:17:41You know, you could get people engaged, and recruit some players, and maybe set up a game
00:17:48for my mom.
00:17:49And, in return, I would do all of the repairs on your house, on the house.
00:17:57For free.
00:17:58Yeah, no, I know what on the house means.
00:18:00And, that is exactly my budget.
00:18:03Really?
00:18:04You'll do it?
00:18:05Yeah.
00:18:05I mean, because honestly, that would take my guilt down to, like, a three?
00:18:093.5?
00:18:11Yes.
00:18:12You, sir, have a deal.
00:18:15Okay.
00:18:20Okay.
00:18:31If I could review dates on the app, I would say, three strikes and you are off.
00:18:35Hey, I met Chris online.
00:18:37And, I got this blazer online, and we are very happy.
00:18:41Hi.
00:18:42Sorry to interrupt.
00:18:44Ben, uh, ladies, this is Ben.
00:18:46He's the one who I told you about, who's helping me fix up the house.
00:18:49Uh, Ben, these are my friends.
00:18:50Carly, Shelly, and Melissa.
00:18:52Hi.
00:18:53Hello.
00:18:53Hello.
00:18:56Hi.
00:18:57Nice to meet you.
00:18:58Uh, do you have paper towel?
00:19:00Uh, yeah, in the hall closet.
00:19:01Okay.
00:19:02Okay.
00:19:03What?
00:19:03I'm sorry.
00:19:04Hold on a moment.
00:19:06What?
00:19:06That is the guy fixing your house?
00:19:09Yes.
00:19:10Yes.
00:19:11You never said he was a hot handyman.
00:19:12Shh.
00:19:14He is not a hot handyman.
00:19:16Oh, yes.
00:19:17Yes.
00:19:18Okay.
00:19:18Yes, he is hot, okay?
00:19:20But, he's not a handyman.
00:19:22He's a contractor.
00:19:22Oh.
00:19:22Mm-hmm.
00:19:23And he is the uncle of a kid at my school.
00:19:25Uncle.
00:19:26Okay.
00:19:26Oh, yeah.
00:19:26He's just helping me with my house.
00:19:28Uh-huh.
00:19:28And I barely even know him.
00:19:31Okay.
00:19:31You know what?
00:19:32We think the lady doth protest too much.
00:19:35Mm-hmm.
00:19:35Did I tell you that I have an interview at the hospital?
00:19:38Uh, she also doth deflect.
00:19:41Uh, yes.
00:19:42She doth.
00:19:43Mm-hmm.
00:19:44Uh, the school said I could take as much time as I want, but I just, I want to feel
00:19:48settled.
00:19:49Well, you could just walk right into the other room for that.
00:19:52Sound right down.
00:19:53Oh, my God.
00:19:54Oh, my God.
00:19:54You are relentless.
00:19:56Oh.
00:19:58Uh, sink is fixed.
00:20:01No more leak.
00:20:01I'm going to head out.
00:20:02Great.
00:20:04No problem.
00:20:05Hey, hey, uh, Ben, can you, can you just come back here and help us with something?
00:20:09Um, dating apps, yay or nay?
00:20:11Ooh.
00:20:12Um, nay?
00:20:14Yeah, no.
00:20:15I tried them after my divorce, and, uh, I think I prefer things to happen more organically.
00:20:21Okay.
00:20:22Let's not interrogate Ben about his love life.
00:20:25Thank you, Ben.
00:20:26You know, I agree, Ben.
00:20:28Organic is best.
00:20:30You know, like at work.
00:20:32Or school.
00:20:33Or both.
00:20:34Oh.
00:20:34Okay.
00:20:35Good night.
00:20:37Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow.
00:20:39Ladies.
00:20:40Bye.
00:20:40Bye.
00:20:41Bye.
00:20:42Bye-bye.
00:20:44I cannot with you.
00:20:45What do you mean?
00:20:46That was my best behavior.
00:20:48That's true.
00:20:48Let's be clear.
00:20:48Yeah, it's so true.
00:20:50Oh, my God.
00:20:51I am not.
00:20:52Yes, you are.
00:20:53It's hot.
00:20:54It's not.
00:20:55Oh, Ben, you know what?
00:20:56It's hot in here.
00:20:57I think she needs to fix the thermostat, too.
00:21:01And then he's going to have to be here for weeks.
00:21:03Yes.
00:21:05So I began working for the district when my daughter started kindergarten, so I could be
00:21:10there to tuck her in at night.
00:21:11But now that she's off to college, I'm looking for something more than just part-time.
00:21:16Well, you've had an impressive nursing career, but it has been 17 years since you worked in
00:21:21an ER.
00:21:21We are looking for someone with more recent research experience who can hit the ground
00:21:25running.
00:21:26I was worried about that.
00:21:27I'm so sorry we brought you all the way down here.
00:21:29But if anything opens up outside of the ER, I will keep your resume on file.
00:21:36Oh, is that a mahjong tile?
00:21:38Do you play?
00:21:38Every week.
00:21:40It's kind of a therapy.
00:21:40Oh, I wish we knew how.
00:21:42My book club is always looking for fun new activities to do at our meetings.
00:21:46Don't you read books?
00:21:47Oh, no.
00:21:48We pick a book every month, but we never read it.
00:21:52Well, I definitely recommend mahjong.
00:21:55It's great for the brain.
00:21:56Much like reading.
00:21:57We're not reading Catcher in the Rye this month.
00:21:59We could use some good brainpower activities.
00:22:01There's plenty of great how-to videos online.
00:22:04I could point you to some.
00:22:05Oh, we prefer the socializing.
00:22:07I guess it's yet another escape room for the book club.
00:22:11Thanks for stopping by.
00:22:16See what we're dealing with here.
00:22:17It's not so bad.
00:22:19A few bumps.
00:22:20A few holes that need to be patched.
00:22:22We can do this.
00:22:23I assume we'll have to paint over the accent wall.
00:22:26Buyers do like a nice neutral paint.
00:22:29Most go for what I call resale gray or backup offer beige.
00:22:40Occasionally, they even laugh at my jokes.
00:22:42Hmm?
00:22:44Sorry.
00:22:44It was funny.
00:22:46You okay?
00:22:48Yeah.
00:22:48I'm just adjusting to my new normal.
00:22:52I'm not used to clean, silent, and lack of teenage judgments.
00:22:56Yes, your teenagers are very good at reminding you how uncool you are.
00:23:00I could be that for you.
00:23:01If you like.
00:23:04It's just, it's all happening so fast.
00:23:07I knew it was coming, but this has been my home for 15 years.
00:23:12And I just hate the thought of someone else living here.
00:23:16It's not just a house.
00:23:17It's your home.
00:23:18It just kills me.
00:23:20I have you paying over this.
00:23:24What if I say that buyers can have this whole house, except for this one wall?
00:23:34Hey, are you hungry?
00:23:35What do you say we, uh, we'll go pick some paint colors and I could take you to my favorite
00:23:40lunch spot?
00:23:41I'd like that.
00:23:44Maybe I'll find a nice, over-asking alabaster.
00:23:47Oh, see, that's funny.
00:23:50That's funny.
00:23:52I can see why this is your favorite lunch spot.
00:23:54Yeah, when I have time to get away for lunch.
00:23:57What do you think?
00:23:58Best fries you ever had?
00:23:59Absolutely.
00:24:00But I make a casserole with similar ingredients that I dare say is better.
00:24:06Well, that sounds like a challenge.
00:24:07You know you're going to have to make it for me.
00:24:09Maybe.
00:24:12Um, can I help you prep for tomorrow?
00:24:15No, I'm over halfway done.
00:24:17Oh, of course you are.
00:24:19You think it's being the default parent that makes you so independent?
00:24:24I'm only asking as the default son.
00:24:30I learned pretty early in my marriage that it was going to fall on me if I wanted to
00:24:35get anything done.
00:24:37Let me go.
00:24:37He had a very important, very stressful job.
00:24:40Yeah, an architect with an assistant and two interns, but way more stressful than any
00:24:46yarners saving lives.
00:24:48Oh, I got one of those.
00:24:49My brother, actually, uh, he's a lawyer and he always has some case that is far more complicated
00:24:55than you could ever fathom.
00:24:56Oh, that's rough.
00:24:59So you understand.
00:25:00I understand.
00:25:02I think that's ultimately one of the reasons why Mike and I got divorced.
00:25:08Yeah.
00:25:10What about you in your marriage?
00:25:12If you don't mind me asking.
00:25:13No, I don't mind.
00:25:14We were young.
00:25:16Victoria and I were 22.
00:25:18And, uh, yeah, we stuck it out for a long time, but I just ultimately realized that, you
00:25:26know, no matter what I did, I couldn't give her the life she wanted.
00:25:31I wasn't going to make her happy.
00:25:32And so, you know, we live and learn and grow, grow.
00:25:38Yeah.
00:25:38And then regress a little bit and then hopefully grow a little more.
00:25:43Lots of books.
00:25:45Lots of books.
00:25:46Podcasts too.
00:25:47And a lot of therapy.
00:25:49Yeah.
00:25:51Yeah.
00:25:54You get it.
00:25:57I get it.
00:26:01Well, I should get going to finish prepping for your mom's job.
00:26:06Yeah.
00:26:07Well, I'd love it if you let me help you.
00:26:10When the time's right.
00:26:24We made it.
00:26:26Hi.
00:26:26Come on, come on.
00:26:27I, uh, I got this under my door.
00:26:29Mahjong and free snacks.
00:26:31What's the catch?
00:26:33There's no catch.
00:26:34You say that and then you try to sell me a timeshare.
00:26:37No, thank you.
00:26:38We're just looking for people who want to learn Mahjong and have fun with Birdie here.
00:26:43Yeah.
00:26:44Okay.
00:26:45But the second you put on a hard sell or try to get me to join some random cult, I'm
00:26:50out.
00:26:51Understood.
00:26:53They have fun.
00:26:59What do you want to do with that tile, Alice?
00:27:01I think it really likes you.
00:27:04Might want to move in with you.
00:27:09Nice.
00:27:10And then, a little this.
00:27:14Oh, shush, shush.
00:27:18Oh!
00:27:19Mahjong!
00:27:20Oh!
00:27:23See, Alice?
00:27:25Sometimes the tile that you didn't know you were looking for falls right in your lap.
00:27:33Oh!
00:27:34Next week, same time, same place?
00:27:36Absolutely.
00:27:37I'll reserve the room.
00:27:38So, let's go have some snacks.
00:27:40Oh, yes!
00:27:47It seems like everyone had a great time.
00:27:50I think your plan is working.
00:27:52You even won over Alice.
00:27:54Honestly, I think you could have sold her a time.
00:27:55Sure.
00:27:57Oh, and I was speaking with the director, and apparently a bunch of people wanted to join, but they'd already
00:28:01signed up for Zumba, which I've never actually tried, but I'm pretty sure it would kill me.
00:28:06Oh, this was much better, Marsha.
00:28:09Beginners were welcome here.
00:28:10Speaking of which, I was talking to my supervisor. Would you be interested in teaching a weekly class?
00:28:16Teaching a class?
00:28:18Yeah. You're a Mahjong teacher, right?
00:28:22I am.
00:28:23She is. She's the best teacher, actually.
00:28:26The best?
00:28:27Mm-hmm.
00:28:28Great. So, how about next week? We'll give you a call?
00:28:31That would be great.
00:28:32Perfect.
00:28:36Okay, teach.
00:28:37Teach.
00:28:39Teach.
00:28:40Quite the green thumb.
00:28:42Buyers love a nice garden.
00:28:44That's what Melissa keeps saying. But I do this for me. This is my other meditation.
00:28:51So, I was thinking, today was so much fun.
00:28:56Ah, you were incredible.
00:28:59And, can I ask you, when did you realize that you could really go for it and make your company,
00:29:07do it full time?
00:29:08Oh. Uh, well, I was working for a local builder and he fell behind on some jobs, so I stepped
00:29:16in and I guess I did a good job and got some referrals and I was off to the races.
00:29:24Start small. Build a reputation.
00:29:26I think you make it sound so easy.
00:29:28No, it was not. But, you know, first client's the gateway. You already have that with Blue Sky West. Hurdle
00:29:35number one. Accomplished.
00:29:37True.
00:29:38True. Yeah, I mean, people today were having so much fun and at the fundraiser, people really enjoyed it. Even
00:29:45when I had my interview at the hospital, the personnel manager was talking about wanting to learn Mahjong.
00:29:50Call her.
00:29:52What?
00:29:52Call her.
00:29:53No, I can't. You can't just call somebody out of the blue.
00:29:56Of course you can. You want my phone?
00:29:58No, I don't need your phone.
00:29:59I'll give you my phone.
00:30:00I have a phone. Okay. I'll do it.
00:30:06You got it.
00:30:07Okay.
00:30:10Ellen speaking.
00:30:12Hi, Ellen. This is Ronnie Rice. I'm the school nurse and we talked about Mahjong.
00:30:18Of course I remember. What can I do for you, Ronnie?
00:30:20Uh, well, I was recently hired to teach Mahjong and I've been thinking a lot about what you said about
00:30:28your book club and wanting to learn and...
00:30:31I was wondering if you would like me to come and teach a lesson?
00:30:34Seriously?
00:30:35That would be amazing. We'd love that.
00:30:37Uh, can you send over your rate sheet?
00:30:39Rate sheet? Yeah, absolutely. I will send one right over.
00:30:43Great. Wonderful. Thanks, Ronnie.
00:30:46Bye.
00:30:48Bye.
00:30:50What's a rate sheet?
00:30:51Oh, I see. Finally, she needs my help.
00:30:56Don't get too used to it.
00:31:08Hi, Ronnie. Come in.
00:31:13Oh, is this going to be enough for everyone?
00:31:16Oh, every set has enough tiles for four players.
00:31:18Oh, we're 11 tonight.
00:31:2011?
00:31:24Oh, I thought you said four.
00:31:27Oh, my goodness. I can't believe I forgot to tell you. We started at four, but then everyone wanted to
00:31:32join. So, we're 11.
00:31:34I am so sorry. What a knucklehead.
00:31:37No, that's okay. You know, just like in the game, we'll pivot.
00:31:41I was so excited I bought myself a set of tiles, so we can use that if it'll help.
00:31:45Oh, gosh. That would be great. Thank you. Do you happen to have another table that we can play with?
00:31:50Oh, I thought maybe we could sit around the dining table.
00:31:54Well, okay. We will figure that out later. Because two tables and then eight players, so we'll rotate the other
00:32:04three people in.
00:32:06And what will they do while we're playing?
00:32:08They will watch and learn.
00:32:11Huh.
00:32:12Play.
00:32:12Sounds good.
00:32:13Um, well, I didn't start playing until my daughter was in school.
00:32:21And it was around the mahjong table that I found my friends for life. So I'm very, I'm excited to
00:32:30be sharing that community with all of you.
00:32:33And I made this for you. It's gluten-free and made from almond flour. I've been told it's delicious.
00:32:43Yeah, gluten isn't the issue. We have two not-allergies.
00:32:49Oh, okay. We're just gonna put that away. All clear. No nuts.
00:32:57So, let's, let's, uh, let's sort this out.
00:33:00Okay.
00:33:03You are on track for any life numbers.
00:33:06Ronnie, I really need some help over here.
00:33:10Okay.
00:33:11Excuse me.
00:33:12Ronnie, what's the one bam bird thing?
00:33:15Ronnie, can I talk to you for a sec?
00:33:16So, those two are our more scrutinizing friends. Can they play soon? Because if they don't, I will never hear
00:33:22the end of it.
00:33:23Yeah, I'm trying to move the game along as fast as I can so I can rotate them in.
00:33:27I have no idea what I'm doing here.
00:33:30Okay.
00:33:31Nine crack.
00:33:32Wait, excuse me, over here.
00:33:33Maybe we should have read the book.
00:33:35So.
00:33:35That's not a good idea.
00:33:36Who is it?
00:33:38Ben.
00:33:39Oh, hey, Ben.
00:33:40Hi.
00:33:42Wow, you look great.
00:33:45I wasn't expecting you.
00:33:47Yeah, sorry. I realized I left my compressor here and, uh, I need it for a job in the morning.
00:33:52Where are you off to looking so nice?
00:33:55Girls' night. Turns out my side hustle was kind of a bust.
00:33:59No. Book club that doesn't read?
00:34:01Yeah. They also don't communicate well, they don't do nuts, and they don't like me.
00:34:06Oh, I find that hard to believe.
00:34:08They did like the game, those who got to play. I just learned that I had nothing planned, no contingencies.
00:34:15Well, now you know. You will be prepared for the next one.
00:34:20If there is a next one. So, I'm going out. Ladies' night. We're gonna go to Tequila Mesa for some
00:34:26karaoke.
00:34:27I go there all the time with my buddy Gary to play pool. I can't believe I haven't seen you.
00:34:32Uh, well, it's been a minute since I've gone.
00:34:35You know, this is, this is a crazy coincidence. I was actually thinking about going out tonight to have a
00:34:43little fun as well.
00:34:44That is a coincidence.
00:34:47Maybe to Tequila Mesa.
00:34:49What are the odds?
00:34:50Well, maybe I'll see you there.
00:34:52Maybe that would be fun.
00:35:00And then, one of the scrutinizing members stands up and announces, this is boring.
00:35:06It just storms out.
00:35:08So rude.
00:35:09So needless to say, I will not be invited.
00:35:11Next up is Carly. Come on up.
00:35:14I'm gonna go pick a song.
00:35:15Get it.
00:35:16Got it.
00:35:17Do it.
00:35:17Do it.
00:35:18Hi.
00:35:20Hey.
00:35:21Surprise, surprise.
00:35:22You made it.
00:35:22We did.
00:35:23Uh, this is Gary. Gary, Shelly, Melissa, and, uh, this is Ronnie.
00:35:28Hi, Gary.
00:35:29Hi.
00:35:29Hello.
00:35:30Charmed.
00:35:32Uh, I'm Shelly.
00:35:34I am a single mother.
00:35:36I am a museum curator.
00:35:37And I like early mornings.
00:35:39Ah, so you're on the apps, too.
00:35:41Is it that obvious?
00:35:42You get sort of used to giving out your resume before anything else.
00:35:45It's ruined me for small talk.
00:35:47You know what?
00:35:48I should sue.
00:35:48We all should.
00:35:50Well, I'm divorced.
00:35:52Physician's assistant.
00:35:53Night out.
00:35:54But only because I work in a hospital.
00:35:56So, Gary, do you rent or own?
00:35:59Yeah.
00:36:00Whoa.
00:36:01You are gonna love Carly.
00:36:02Her voice is incredible.
00:36:04Yeah?
00:36:04Mm-hmm.
00:36:04Are we gonna get you up there at some point?
00:36:07If the moment arises.
00:36:09And now here's Carly with her song.
00:36:11Woo!
00:36:14Hello, everybody.
00:36:15Woo!
00:36:17The song I am about to sing is for my girl, Ronnie, who is in the midst of starting a
00:36:26new
00:36:26chapter, which isn't always easy, right?
00:36:29But we believe in her.
00:36:32This one's for you, Ronnie.
00:36:35Woo!
00:36:36I am unwritten.
00:36:39I can't read my mind.
00:36:41I'm undefined.
00:36:45I'm just beginning.
00:36:49The pins in my hand.
00:36:52Ending unplanned.
00:36:55Staring at the blink pail before you.
00:36:58Open up the dirty window.
00:37:00Let the sun illuminate the words that you cannot find.
00:37:04Reaching for something in the distance.
00:37:07So close you can almost taste it.
00:37:10Release your inhibition.
00:37:12Feel the rain on your skin.
00:37:14No one else can feel it for you.
00:37:17Only you can let it in.
00:37:19No one else.
00:37:20No one else can see the words on your lips.
00:37:24Drink yourself in words unspoken.
00:37:26Live your life with those weight open.
00:37:29Today is where your book begins.
00:37:31The rest is still unwritten.
00:37:36The rest is still unwritten.
00:37:41The rest is still unwritten.
00:37:43The rest is still unwritten.
00:37:49Oh, I love you.
00:37:50Oh, I love you.
00:37:54Yes!
00:38:02Gloria, I don't normally hear from you over the break.
00:38:05I wanted to leave you alone and give you some time to decide,
00:38:08but we've been getting a lot of calls about you.
00:38:12But kind of calls.
00:38:13People heard about your mahjong lessons at the end of school fundraiser,
00:38:17and they're interested.
00:38:18Oh.
00:38:19But I don't really know what to tell them.
00:38:21I mean, they've been at least ten.
00:38:25Seriously?
00:38:27Well, I tried telling you, Henry.
00:38:28I left a message explaining exactly what I was planning to do,
00:38:32and I'm not going to let Mom's birthday go by the wayside because of a case.
00:38:38Okay. Yeah. Bye. Sorry.
00:38:42Is everything okay?
00:38:43Oh, yeah. Just, you know, default some business.
00:38:47Do you want to talk about it?
00:38:49No, there's not too much to talk about.
00:38:50You know, as well as I, we do what needs to get done, right?
00:38:54We do.
00:38:55What's going on with you?
00:38:57Uh, well, since the school fundraiser,
00:38:59people have been calling the school and asking about my mahjong lessons.
00:39:03See? It's not over. It's a hiccup.
00:39:06I just...
00:39:08What?
00:39:08I don't know.
00:39:10Uh, before my disastrous lesson, I was thinking maybe this could be less of a side hustle and more of
00:39:19a hustle hustle.
00:39:20Yeah. Why can't it be?
00:39:22You got the interest. You know, it's just going to grow the more you do this.
00:39:26I...
00:39:28Look, I don't want to lose my home.
00:39:29And am I insane to think that I could teach mahjong full-time, get a loan, and buy Mike's half
00:39:36of the house?
00:39:37I think you can do anything you put your mind to.
00:39:41You're so positive.
00:39:42You got the time.
00:39:43Do everything you need to do.
00:39:45Put the plan in place.
00:39:46Shoot for the stars.
00:39:48Is that what you did?
00:39:49It's what I always do.
00:39:54Okay, I'm going to go for it.
00:39:56I'm going to take the Ben North approach,
00:39:57and I am going to...
00:40:00I'm going to go after what I want.
00:40:02And what I want is to keep my home.
00:40:05That's a plan I can get behind.
00:40:08Okay.
00:40:16Yeah, you have two great hands here,
00:40:18but you're going to want to break up with one of them.
00:40:20So...
00:40:21Friends, sometimes divorces are sad, but you just got to do it.
00:40:24Break up with those tiles.
00:40:26Seven bam.
00:40:28Nice, Barbara.
00:40:30There are over 40 variations of mahjong stemming from the original Chinese game.
00:40:36Number one rule of mahjong,
00:40:37a joker can never, never, never, not even ever, not even for mahjong,
00:40:42be played as a single tile or part of a pair.
00:40:46Four crowd.
00:40:48You know, you two live in the same area.
00:40:50You're happy to a foursome.
00:40:52I would love that.
00:40:53You know, I've been going to bridge lessons at our club,
00:40:56but this is way more fun.
00:40:57What club?
00:40:58The Windward Country Club.
00:40:59Oh, it's nice there.
00:41:00They have a lot of activities, but they have never done this.
00:41:06Mahjong.
00:41:07Oh, it's wonderful.
00:41:15Savannah?
00:41:17Sorry, I missed your call.
00:41:18I was in class.
00:41:19It may be a pre-college program, but it's enough work for an entire semester.
00:41:23At least you're getting credit.
00:41:25Yeah.
00:41:25And I'm learning a lot.
00:41:27So, your message said you needed my help?
00:41:29Which is shocking, because you've never asked for my help.
00:41:33I ask for your help all the time.
00:41:35Doing the dishes, cleaning your room.
00:41:38You've never asked for help for you.
00:41:40Right.
00:41:40Okay, well, listen.
00:41:42My first mahjong lesson at the house went amazing.
00:41:45So, I could really use your help with designing the business cards, the website, flyers, and my social media is
00:41:53lacking.
00:41:54I only have four followers, and they're my best friends, and you.
00:41:58You need a good name first.
00:41:59I have one.
00:42:01Learn Mahjong with Ronnie.
00:42:02Mom, that's so boring.
00:42:04You need something that can go viral.
00:42:05That makes people go, hmm, cute.
00:42:08Hire her.
00:42:08Or maybe they'll just say, hmm, I want to learn Mahjong.
00:42:11I hear she's good.
00:42:12Hire her.
00:42:13You won't get attention until you figure out how to stand out.
00:42:16Come up with a catchy name, and I'll create a fun logo.
00:42:18If that's what you think it needs.
00:42:20That's what I know it needs.
00:42:22Text me the name.
00:42:23All right.
00:42:23I'll text you when I have it.
00:42:24I love you.
00:42:25Love you.
00:42:37Okay.
00:42:39This room is painted.
00:42:40I would leave the windows open for a couple hours just so the fumes don't get to you.
00:42:44Will do.
00:42:45What's all this?
00:42:46Feeding an army?
00:42:47Sort of.
00:42:48I have my first big lesson at the house today, and I might have overdone it on the food.
00:42:53So now I'm playing fridge Tetris.
00:42:56You went full Ronnie.
00:42:57I did.
00:42:57I did.
00:42:58Actually, could you, uh, help me with something?
00:43:02I'm sorry.
00:43:03Could you repeat that?
00:43:05Could I...
00:43:06Could you please help me eat some of the food?
00:43:10I mean, it would be rude of me to say no.
00:43:13You're clearly in a crisis.
00:43:15Clearly.
00:43:16Yeah.
00:43:17I'd like that.
00:43:18I'd like to wash up.
00:43:25I love this yard.
00:43:28Hmm.
00:43:29I love my fire pit.
00:43:31I love my garden.
00:43:34I love it, I love it, I love it.
00:43:36I've thrown some really great parties here.
00:43:39Here's to many more to come.
00:43:45Hope I make it on that guest list.
00:43:47Probably not.
00:43:52I'm sure I can squeeze you in if I get to keep the house.
00:43:56Ah, come on.
00:43:57You just gotta believe you can have what you want.
00:44:00Do you?
00:44:01Have what you want?
00:44:04I don't think anyone's ever asked me that before.
00:44:07It's probably because you come across so confident and capable and, like, kept it all covered.
00:44:15Hmm.
00:44:15That sounds a lot like somebody else I know.
00:44:18Well, as someone who might be a little bit like that, I get it.
00:44:27But I have been learning recently that sometimes it's okay to get a little bit of help.
00:44:34To not have everything covered.
00:44:41For all your support.
00:44:43Hmm.
00:44:44Well, you make it pretty easy.
00:44:46And, you know, it doesn't have to be a one-way street.
00:44:49I'm actually a really good listener.
00:44:58About four years ago, my dad got sick and, uh, mom needed a ton of help and my brother's
00:45:05career was kind of just taking off at that time.
00:45:08And so it was me who stepped up.
00:45:10Of course you did.
00:45:12Because that's who you are.
00:45:14I did it willingly.
00:45:17I think there's a lot of value to that.
00:45:21For some of us, service is our love language.
00:45:28And for some people, their love language is food.
00:45:34Never forget the food.
00:45:36I would never forget about food.
00:45:41I guess I don't know how to be any other way.
00:45:46Neither do I.
00:45:57It's Mike.
00:45:58I forgot he was, uh, coming by.
00:46:01Okay.
00:46:01No problem.
00:46:03I will, uh, get things cleaned up out here.
00:46:06Thanks.
00:46:09Thanks for letting me come by.
00:46:11I, um, I wanted to talk about this with you in person.
00:46:15The house.
00:46:16I actually wanted to talk to you, too.
00:46:18I'm working on something, and I'm gonna try to get a loan and buy you out.
00:46:22Oh, that's great.
00:46:23No, that's great.
00:46:24I love that for you, if you can make it work.
00:46:27But there's this house that Laura and I have had our eye on, and...
00:46:31I mean, like, you said I had time.
00:46:34I, I know I did, but it's going on the market soon, and...
00:46:38Well, how soon?
00:46:39I'm gonna need time to figure things out.
00:46:42I'm sorry, Ron, but we're making an offer as soon as it lists.
00:46:46And when is that?
00:46:48You have a month.
00:46:51Again, I'm sorry.
00:46:53I...
00:46:57I'll see you soon.
00:47:13I was just not expecting such an accelerated timeline.
00:47:17I, I don't know what I'm gonna do.
00:47:18What?
00:47:19You, who have raised more money for the PTA than any president before or after you,
00:47:24you are Ronnie.
00:47:25You can do anything.
00:47:27Except knit.
00:47:28That one is not your thing.
00:47:30That's true.
00:47:30I mean, what was it?
00:47:31Was it a potholder?
00:47:32Or a scarf?
00:47:33Sweater?
00:47:34I don't know.
00:47:35I loved it.
00:47:37Oh, Savannah's almost done with my website.
00:47:39Oh.
00:47:39But she says I need a better name.
00:47:41Okay.
00:47:43How about tile it up?
00:47:45Sounds like a home improvement show.
00:47:47I want to...
00:47:48Ronnie's tile time?
00:47:49See, now that show has Muppets.
00:47:52The winning draw.
00:47:54Sounds like I'm hosting a reality competition or anything.
00:47:57Ooh.
00:47:58Get your Mahj on.
00:48:00Ooh.
00:48:01Yes.
00:48:01Yes.
00:48:03No, Savannah says it needs to pop.
00:48:05Okay, well, I thought that popped.
00:48:06But I guess we'll keep thinking.
00:48:08Because you know what?
00:48:09We are very brilliant.
00:48:10And exceptionally clever.
00:48:12And don't forget gorgeous.
00:48:14All true.
00:48:17I'm going to stop by Windward Country Club tomorrow.
00:48:19I left a message with their activities director.
00:48:22Haven't heard back, so just going to show up.
00:48:25That place says shoo-shoo.
00:48:26Yeah.
00:48:27I don't know if they're going to let me in.
00:48:28Do you remember when I was trying to get that listing for that house on Noble Road?
00:48:32What did you say to me?
00:48:34Go for it?
00:48:35No.
00:48:35You said march down there and you tell them why you are the perfect person to sell their house.
00:48:41But don't be pushy about it.
00:48:43I did say that, didn't I?
00:48:45But that works for you.
00:48:47You're a salesperson.
00:48:48I'm not.
00:48:49I'm afraid if I go in there like that, they'll just think I'm weird.
00:48:52Well, just remember to be you and you'll be good.
00:48:55Right.
00:48:55Be you, you know.
00:48:57Friendly school nurse.
00:48:58Can make a beautiful potholder sweater scarf.
00:49:02You couldn't be weird if you tried.
00:49:04Aw.
00:49:04You got this, Ron.
00:49:06And you know what?
00:49:06I have a good feeling about Windward.
00:49:09And I have a good feeling about you.
00:49:12Oh, I love you.
00:49:13Oh, we love you.
00:49:14I love you too, but you know what I love?
00:49:16This is a great name.
00:49:17Get your mahjong.
00:49:19Come on.
00:49:20Get your mahjong.
00:49:21I actually like it.
00:49:22Get your mahjong.
00:49:26Thank you for calling Windward.
00:49:28Good afternoon.
00:49:29Are you a member here?
00:49:30No.
00:49:31Are you a guest of a member?
00:49:32Actually, no.
00:49:34I'm here to see Lisa in your activities department.
00:49:36Oh, do you have an appointment?
00:49:38No, but you see, I teach mahjong.
00:49:40And I was hoping to talk to her about giving lessons to your members.
00:49:44This is a private club, ma'am.
00:49:45We do not allow solicitors.
00:49:47Oh, I'm not selling anything.
00:49:49I'm here to offer a service.
00:49:51For money.
00:49:52And fun.
00:49:53And community.
00:49:55Brain development.
00:49:56No one gets inside except members or guests of members.
00:49:59I just wanted to drop off some information.
00:50:02Tell her about my classes.
00:50:04And yet our rules remain unchanged.
00:50:06No one gets inside except members or guests of members.
00:50:10Maybe you could just call her.
00:50:11Ronnie!
00:50:13Barbara!
00:50:13Hi!
00:50:14Mrs. Moore.
00:50:15Good afternoon.
00:50:16I just came by to see Lisa in activities, but members only.
00:50:21Hello, Frederick.
00:50:21I'm here to pick myself in a swim lesson.
00:50:23Of course, Mrs. Moore.
00:50:24Welcome.
00:50:27Well, are you coming?
00:50:29She's my guest, Frederick.
00:50:31Of course she is, Mrs. Moore.
00:50:32I've watched her in action.
00:50:34She is the best teacher around, you know.
00:50:36Oh, I have no doubt about that.
00:50:40I'm sort of a big shot around here.
00:50:43I can tell.
00:50:48Six stop.
00:50:52Oh, I didn't expect to see you here today.
00:50:57I'm just helping Ronnie a little.
00:50:59You've been doing that a lot.
00:51:01Mm-hmm.
00:51:02Just saying.
00:51:03Mom?
00:51:04Mm-hmm.
00:51:05Mom, can you nod?
00:51:06Hey, can you nod?
00:51:10Sorry that I can't make it to your place today.
00:51:13I've got to finish this job up on 18th Street.
00:51:15We had a permit issue.
00:51:16You don't have to apologize.
00:51:19You have already gone way above and beyond our deal.
00:51:22Well, when people care about each other, they show up.
00:51:27Yes, they do.
00:51:31Ronnie?
00:51:32You going to come to my birthday brunch?
00:51:34It's my son, dear.
00:51:36Oh, that's so exciting.
00:51:38And I'm honored to be invited.
00:51:39I would love to come if that's...
00:51:42Oh, I would love to have you.
00:51:44Well, then count me in.
00:51:45Yay.
00:51:48Oh, Ronnie, every lesson, more fantastic than the last.
00:51:53Well, that's because you keep winning.
00:51:55Exactly.
00:51:56I have told everyone on my block, it really is a marvelous game.
00:52:01You're marvelous.
00:52:04Just marvelous.
00:52:06I'll see you next week.
00:52:07Bye.
00:52:09Such a different Alice than the first time.
00:52:13Yeah, this Alice seems to be a big fan of adjectives.
00:52:16You're marvelous.
00:52:17You're marvelous, darling.
00:52:19That's right.
00:52:20I'm the marvelous Mrs. Marge.
00:52:24That's it.
00:52:25The marvelous Mrs. Marge.
00:52:27That's the name.
00:52:29That's the name.
00:52:34This is so great.
00:52:36It's great.
00:52:38It looks like a real business.
00:52:40It is a real business.
00:52:44Have I told you lately that my daughter is a genius?
00:52:47Once or twice.
00:52:48Have I told you lately that my daughter has changed her major again?
00:52:51No.
00:52:52I'm not worried, though, because there are so many jobs in the philosophy sector of corporate
00:52:57America.
00:52:59Help me.
00:53:01Okay, Ronnie, when your business takes off, please hire Alex.
00:53:04I will.
00:53:05But just hold off on sending me her resume.
00:53:07You have a long road ahead of me.
00:53:09Okay.
00:53:10So, what's the next step?
00:53:11You've got to get these gorgeous flyers out.
00:53:14Those are great.
00:53:15Marketing starts the conversation.
00:53:17Word of mouth.
00:53:17Keeps it going.
00:53:18Yes, that will be your bread and butter.
00:53:19Which we know is your favorite food.
00:53:21They'll tell two friends.
00:53:22Then they'll tell two friends.
00:53:23Two friends.
00:53:24We will accept no less than ten.
00:53:26Okay.
00:53:27Mm-hmm.
00:53:27You know, I don't even know.
00:53:28Do I have ten friends?
00:53:29I do.
00:53:30Of course you do.
00:53:31I can give.
00:53:32No, I don't want you.
00:53:33No, I don't want your second-hand friends.
00:53:35Okay.
00:53:36Ladies, I just heard from Wimworth.
00:53:37That woman that I'm always telling you about, she vouched for me, and they want me to come
00:53:41teach a class.
00:53:42Word of mouth.
00:53:44Show all that to the bank, and they must say you're serious.
00:53:47Oh, man.
00:53:47I should have had Savannah do the posters for the Chinatown event that the Cultural Center
00:53:51took part in.
00:53:52Mine look like a fifth grader did it.
00:53:53Oh, honey.
00:53:54It's been going on for years.
00:53:55All the businesses in Chinatown promote it.
00:53:56People know about it.
00:53:57Oh, it's true.
00:53:58Okay.
00:53:59Also, um, Gary's coming?
00:54:01Oh!
00:54:03You waited this long to say that Gary's coming?
00:54:07Yes!
00:54:07I wanted to build the tension.
00:54:09Did it work?
00:54:09Yes, it did.
00:54:10Yes, it worked!
00:54:11Listen, you need to invite Ben.
00:54:13Now that is an idea I can get behind.
00:54:16Mm-hmm.
00:54:16Ronnie?
00:54:16Ronnie, it's time.
00:54:18I agree.
00:54:19Mike moved on, and I think it's time for you to do it, too.
00:54:22I guess I can think about it.
00:54:24Yeah, you can.
00:54:25He's a pretty great guy.
00:54:27I haven't felt this way about anyone since Mike.
00:54:30Invite him.
00:54:32I said I'll think about it.
00:54:33Invite him.
00:54:34Did you not just hear me?
00:54:36Invite him!
00:54:38Okay, I will.
00:54:39Yeah.
00:54:40I'm sorry.
00:54:41I had to go that hard.
00:54:46Pardon me one second.
00:54:48Hey, sorry.
00:54:49I was early.
00:54:50Um, they're from the appraisal company.
00:54:53Appraisers?
00:54:53Yeah, for the house.
00:54:55I know what an appraiser is.
00:54:57We need to know what the house is worth.
00:54:58It's been 15 years since we bought it.
00:55:00There's a lot of appreciation.
00:55:01And I told you that I'm working on something.
00:55:03I'm teaching mahjong now.
00:55:05I have clients and...
00:55:06You can't just decide one day I'm going to turn my hobby into my job.
00:55:11Watch me.
00:55:13I have a meeting at the bank on the 26th to get a loan to buy you out for your
00:55:17half of the house.
00:55:17Look, not my business.
00:55:19But whether we sell it or you buy me out, we still need to know its value, right?
00:55:26Fine.
00:55:27Get the appraisal done.
00:55:28But we are not listing it yet.
00:55:32You got three weeks, Ronnie, to try your mahjong thing.
00:55:37And I'm taking it.
00:55:44Hi, Frederick.
00:55:46I'm actually on the list today.
00:55:48Ronnie Rice.
00:55:49I'm here to teach a mahjong lesson.
00:55:51It's going to be fun.
00:55:53You should come by.
00:55:54Welcome to Windward.
00:55:58Barbara, you came?
00:55:59I reserved the whole table.
00:56:00My group's already in there.
00:56:01Oh, it means so much to me.
00:56:04I'm so excited.
00:56:05Oh, me too.
00:56:09Here's my group.
00:56:11All ready to play.
00:56:12Oh, okay.
00:56:13Hey, we just want to get these kids off their video games for a few hours.
00:56:16Oh, I get it.
00:56:19Hi.
00:56:20Guys.
00:56:21Guys.
00:56:23Thones down.
00:56:24Eyes up.
00:56:24Hey, guys.
00:56:26Don't worry.
00:56:27Mahjong is very similar to video games, except in Mahjong you use tiles instead of ammo.
00:56:33But every move you make affects how the game unfolds.
00:56:37And the key is to anticipate the other player's next move so you can pre-fire and make the winning
00:56:43hands.
00:56:44Kind of like a victory royale.
00:56:46Okay.
00:56:49All right, ladies.
00:56:50And for very intelligent gentlemen, let's play.
00:56:57All right.
00:56:57I'll see you guys at the car.
00:56:58Hey, great job.
00:57:00Great job.
00:57:02It's really fun.
00:57:03The boy said, and I quote,
00:57:05That was fire.
00:57:07And two of the ladies want to play again.
00:57:09So now I have a foursome that started the day at your house.
00:57:12Yay.
00:57:13Can I keep her private next week?
00:57:14Absolutely.
00:57:15Oh, great.
00:57:15I will call you.
00:57:16Okay.
00:57:21So I helped Savannah as a gamer because I was able to speak their language and really get them interested.
00:57:27Well, you're on roll.
00:57:28You won over the teenagers.
00:57:28Now you're going to win over the director of adult education.
00:57:33If I could teach a class at the community college, then I could really show the bank that I'm serious.
00:57:39Of course.
00:57:40Plus, I'm teaching another class at my house next week, and I already have nine people confirmed.
00:57:44Oh, my mom's telling everybody she knows.
00:57:47And everybody she doesn't know.
00:57:53So, um, it's totally last minute, but Shelly runs the Chinese Cultural Center, and it's part of this event in
00:58:01Chinatown, and it happens to be tonight.
00:58:03It's very dressy and special, and it means a lot to Shelly, and, uh, I'm going to be there.
00:58:10So, um, so, oh, I see.
00:58:17I see what's happening here.
00:58:19You haven't seen me dressed up, and you can't wait another minute.
00:58:24Is that?
00:58:26It's like you're in my head.
00:58:28Good.
00:58:29I thought I was reading that right.
00:58:31Uh, I would love to go on a date with you.
00:58:36I didn't say anything about a date.
00:58:38Well, you didn't have to.
00:58:39I'm in your head.
00:58:40Remember?
00:58:43And I would love to go on a date with you.
00:58:45I mean, if that's what you're asking.
00:58:48That is what I'm asking.
00:58:50Now get in there.
00:58:52Knock him dead.
00:58:52I'll be at the hardware store down the street.
00:59:03What we usually like to try with our adult education program is a trial-one-based seminar.
00:59:08I would absolutely be willing to do that.
00:59:11Then if there's enough interest, we book more.
00:59:13But it doesn't always work out that way.
00:59:15Of course.
00:59:15You have to have enough students to make it worth your while.
00:59:18Exactly.
00:59:20But Mahjong is very popular right now.
00:59:23Now, I'd like to try it once.
00:59:26Great.
00:59:27House, Saturday from 9 to 1.
00:59:29Perfect.
00:59:30I will be there.
00:59:43Hi.
00:59:44Hey.
00:59:45You look amazing.
00:59:47You clean up nicely, too.
00:59:50Shall we?
01:00:02So make sure you grab a card from the table outside, and then you can add your wish to
01:00:06the wishing tree.
01:00:07And I can tell you from personal experience that those wishes often come true.
01:00:14Originating in the mid to late 19th century, most likely in a region near Shanghai, Mahjong
01:00:19Mahjong evolved from an older card game to a popular pastime using bamboo and bone tile.
01:00:26She's so good, isn't she?
01:00:27Spreading internationally in the 1920s, it adapted to regional variants like Japanese and American
01:00:33Mahjong.
01:00:34If you take a look around, we have Chinese games set up for you.
01:00:37We have Chinese chess, phantan, and you can take a look at the bamboo and bone tiles that I was
01:00:46talking about.
01:00:48Do you know that Mahjong means sparrow?
01:00:53For the clicking noise of the tiles, money's saying.
01:00:56It's one of my favorite sounds.
01:00:59Mahjong is a critical part of Chinese culture.
01:01:02Come with me.
01:01:03And a pivotal part of my own childhood.
01:01:06I still remember falling asleep under the table, the sounds of the clicking tiles as my grandmother and my mother
01:01:12played.
01:01:13And then when I got older, I was able to play with them, too.
01:01:16Some of the best memories of my childhood.
01:01:22Oh, wow.
01:01:30These are stunning.
01:01:35That's the word that I would use.
01:01:47You know, she's not wrong about the wishes coming true.
01:01:50You speak from experience.
01:01:52Yeah.
01:01:52Well, last year, I wished for Savannah to get into the Technology Institute.
01:01:59Done.
01:02:00And the year before, she got accepted into a very competitive STEM camp.
01:02:05All right.
01:02:05How about this?
01:02:06New rule.
01:02:07This year, you don't get to wish for Savannah or for anybody else.
01:02:11This year, you wish for Ronnie.
01:02:16Okay.
01:02:18But then you have to make a wish for you, too.
01:02:21Okay.
01:02:22Okay?
01:02:22Yeah.
01:02:24I can help you.
01:02:26Because I know what I'd wish for you.
01:02:27Oh, yeah?
01:02:28What's that?
01:02:28You should wish for whatever it is that you want to see happen.
01:02:35You know, if you'd said that to me a couple weeks ago, I'd probably have a pretty different answer.
01:02:40But now...
01:02:43I'm frozen.
01:03:00Well, would you, like, help with your wish?
01:03:03No.
01:03:04I can't say my wish out loud.
01:03:05It won't come true.
01:03:06It says who?
01:03:07It says it's the rule of wishes since the dawn of time.
01:03:11Okay.
01:03:12I guess.
01:03:13Well, then you should just write whatever's in your heart.
01:03:20All right.
01:03:22Give me the pen.
01:03:23Okay.
01:03:40You're up.
01:03:50Oh, he likes her.
01:03:51I love this for her.
01:03:54I'm happy for him.
01:03:57He's been looking for someone for a long time.
01:04:00Since it's worse, actually.
01:04:03Hasn't found someone that was the right fit.
01:04:07I guess when you find someone so exceptional, you cannot believe that they haven't been snatched
01:04:13up yet.
01:04:15I start to feel like you can't imagine your life without them.
01:04:19Do anything in your power to hang on to them.
01:04:26I agree.
01:04:28It's rare to find what Gary and Shelly have.
01:04:33Yeah.
01:04:34Exactly.
01:04:35Those two.
01:04:41Oh.
01:04:42Sorry, man.
01:04:43Ah.
01:04:45Pardon me.
01:04:46Pardon me.
01:05:00Well, uh, would you want to come in for a drink?
01:05:06I would love that.
01:05:09Uh, let me, let me just get something from my car real quick.
01:05:14Okay.
01:05:19Thank you very much.
01:05:21Cheers.
01:05:28I have something for you.
01:05:34It's heavy.
01:05:36What is that?
01:05:37I saw it on the shop window.
01:05:39I thought you might appreciate it.
01:05:49Oh, wow.
01:05:58It's beautiful.
01:06:00Consider it an investment in your business expansion.
01:06:11Should we break it in?
01:06:13Can you play with two people?
01:06:15Yes.
01:06:17I'll teach you.
01:06:33If you're trying to figure out my tells, I'll tell you straight up.
01:06:36I have one.
01:06:37It's sheer panic.
01:06:41Well, do you want me to help you?
01:06:43I don't know if you know this, but I'm actually a Mahjong teacher.
01:06:46No.
01:06:47Yes.
01:06:47Well, that's convenient.
01:06:49Yeah.
01:06:49Please.
01:06:49Okay.
01:06:53Yeah, I don't know.
01:06:56Um, sorry.
01:06:57So, this is very much a game that asks you to trust what you cannot see.
01:07:04Well, that sounds scary.
01:07:05It can be.
01:07:07But even if you don't get a good draw, you stay in the game.
01:07:17Because things can turn around for the better in an instant.
01:07:26So, just throw caution to the wind.
01:07:31Trust the journey?
01:07:33That's what I'm learning to do.
01:07:35Hmm.
01:07:37Even more so when I have a really special hand.
01:07:41I think I'm getting the hang of this.
01:07:43More so than I ever have.
01:07:46I think you're doing great.
01:07:47I'm not talking about the game.
01:07:49Neither am I.
01:08:15I didn't know if there'd be much interest, but there's more than what's expected.
01:08:21Ow.
01:08:22I know.
01:08:23I'll grab some more supplies when I head out for the snacks.
01:08:27What are these?
01:08:28Uh, sure.
01:08:28Yes.
01:08:29Okay.
01:08:31Okay.
01:08:33Okay.
01:08:47Hey.
01:08:48Hey.
01:08:50What are you doing here?
01:08:52Is that the famous casserole you were talking up that day on the waterfront?
01:08:57Maybe.
01:08:58Wow.
01:08:59I figured you'd be so busy you probably wouldn't take lunch.
01:09:03So, I thought maybe I could get you to take a break for a picnic.
01:09:09Oh, she's good.
01:09:11She is good.
01:09:13I know.
01:09:15Perfect spot.
01:09:17Taking a break.
01:09:22I don't want you to get a big head about this.
01:09:25But this might actually be the best thing I've ever eaten.
01:09:28Success!
01:09:30And your timing was perfect.
01:09:31I don't think I would have had a chance to eat.
01:09:33I gotta finish this project and then I'm heading to the restaurant to talk to the manager about my mom's
01:09:38birthday.
01:09:39Well, ask Henry to help.
01:09:42I shouldn't have to.
01:09:43You know, as I have been allowing a little bit of help into my life lately, I'm realizing that things
01:09:54might have been a little bit easier with Mike if I had just, you know, told him what I needed
01:10:02instead of expecting him to read my mind.
01:10:05And maybe I would have been a little less frustrated.
01:10:09Sometimes it's just easier to do it yourself.
01:10:13Is it, though?
01:10:18It is not.
01:10:20No.
01:10:22No.
01:10:24In the immortal wisdom of you, call him.
01:10:29Do you need my phone?
01:10:30Do you need my phone?
01:10:31I got a phone.
01:10:32Do you need my phone?
01:10:32I don't need your phone.
01:10:36He's not going to make time.
01:10:38I know him.
01:10:40Give him a chance to prove you're own.
01:10:49Actually, I do need a phone.
01:10:59Henry said he would handle everything, so hopefully there's flowers.
01:11:02Food and, wow.
01:11:06Looks great.
01:11:07It's, yeah.
01:11:09Oh, there's the birthday girl.
01:11:11Hi, Mom.
01:11:12Pulled it off.
01:11:13Looks great.
01:11:14Yeah.
01:11:15Now you should go tell him.
01:11:18Yeah.
01:11:23Happy birthday.
01:11:27It's a bad time.
01:11:29No, no, not at all.
01:11:31Uh, it looks really good.
01:11:34Almost as good as you could do.
01:11:35I mean, might even be better.
01:11:38Uh, listen.
01:11:42I owe you an apology.
01:11:44I should have let you weigh in more with Mom after the stroke.
01:11:50Yeah, you should have.
01:11:51You know, I want us to be in it together with Mom, but you gotta show up.
01:11:56I know.
01:11:58I know I wasn't always present with Dad either.
01:12:01But when I did try, you didn't seem to care about my opinion.
01:12:04I know.
01:12:05I guess I just felt more comfortable doing it all, knowing that it was gonna get done.
01:12:08But that wasn't fair to you.
01:12:11And I know that you only want what's best for Mom.
01:12:15Sorry I shut you out.
01:12:17It was not my intention.
01:12:20I'm sorry if I wasn't there.
01:12:23So, we talk.
01:12:25Make any big decision together.
01:12:28Sure.
01:12:30Except you're gonna take the lead with Mom for a little while,
01:12:33because there was a certain Mahjong teacher that I would like to spend some time with.
01:12:39I wouldn't have it any other way.
01:12:42Join the party?
01:12:43Yeah.
01:13:02Yes, I see it here.
01:13:04These are my employment documents from the school.
01:13:06And this AH has accounts receivable from recent classes and private lessons.
01:13:12You can see here that I have been teaching at the retirement community for over a month now,
01:13:17and hopefully that will continue.
01:13:18This is great.
01:13:19And we love to support small business owners.
01:13:22But for this type of loan, we'd need more proof of income from the lessons.
01:13:29Isn't this proof of income?
01:13:30We'd need to see long-term, steady income.
01:13:33Or a contract would work, too.
01:13:35But it seems like you have a great thing going.
01:13:37Come back in a year with all of your records, and that should be more than sufficient.
01:13:42I don't have a year.
01:13:45I'm sorry, Ronnie, but it won't be approved with only the guaranteed income from your part-time job with the
01:13:50district.
01:13:51I'm really sorry.
01:14:01Hey.
01:14:03What's all this?
01:14:04What are you doing?
01:14:05I'm getting a head start on packing.
01:14:07What?
01:14:08Why?
01:14:09What did the bank say?
01:14:10That I show real promise, that they love supporting small business owners, and to come back in a year when
01:14:19I have a proven track record.
01:14:21Ronnie, I'm so sorry.
01:14:22I mean, there's got to be something we can do.
01:14:25There's not.
01:14:26She was very clear about that.
01:14:29And it's not we, Ben.
01:14:31It's me.
01:14:32This is my problem, and I will handle it like I always do.
01:14:36Hey, don't do that.
01:14:37That's not the fighter that I've come to know.
01:14:40I'm out of time.
01:14:42It's done.
01:14:43Mike said the end of the month.
01:14:44It's not the end of the month yet.
01:14:46We'll finish fixing up your house.
01:14:49And then...
01:14:49It's not my house anymore.
01:14:54Okay.
01:14:57I'll, uh, give you some space.
01:15:00I'll, uh, give you some space.
01:15:27Yeah.
01:15:30So, I decided I'm gonna throw a party here.
01:15:33Mahjong party.
01:15:35This weekend.
01:15:36You know, before the house belongs to someone else.
01:15:38Well, don't you worry.
01:15:39You are in good hands.
01:15:40We'll list the house at the high end of the market, and it should sell very quickly.
01:15:45Thanks.
01:15:46I guess then I'll, um, buy a condo with my half of the sale.
01:15:51Something with a community room, so I can still do my mahjong lessons.
01:15:54Good.
01:15:54You're not giving up on the business.
01:15:56No way.
01:15:57I have a wait list.
01:15:58That's our girl.
01:16:00Yeah.
01:16:00I'm gonna stay at the school until I can do it full time, but...
01:16:04Yeah.
01:16:04I'm in it.
01:16:05For the long haul.
01:16:07Good.
01:16:07Then you can buy an even bigger house with an even better backyard.
01:16:11Okay, and I happen to know a fabulous realtor.
01:16:13Do you?
01:16:14I do.
01:16:15She is gorgeous, funny, always gets the right price.
01:16:19I can't wait to meet her.
01:16:21Oh, how dare you.
01:16:22Oh, nice.
01:16:24So, uh, have you talk to Ben?
01:16:27What happened?
01:16:28I lashed out at him.
01:16:31I...
01:16:32He tried to help me all know how much you love that.
01:16:35It was a moment.
01:16:36We all have this little moment.
01:16:38I've already had six of them tonight.
01:16:48Hey there.
01:16:50How did you know where I was?
01:16:53I stopped by your work site, and your foreman said you actually took a lunch today.
01:16:58So, good job.
01:17:00Yeah.
01:17:01Well, you know, a friend of mine said that I should, uh, ask for what I want.
01:17:07You know?
01:17:07Try letting others take the lead.
01:17:09She sounds very smart.
01:17:11She is all that and more.
01:17:16I owe you an apology.
01:17:18All you've ever done is believe in me and...
01:17:22Ah, no.
01:17:23You've gotten bad news.
01:17:24I get it.
01:17:25I should know better than to try and fix things for you.
01:17:34I like when you fix things with me, not for me.
01:17:41More of a team.
01:17:42I like the sound of that.
01:17:45We've made it through 100% of our fights, so it feels like a pretty good start.
01:17:52So, any interest in going to a mahjong party tomorrow?
01:17:56I could be talked into it.
01:18:12What is mahjong?
01:18:14Just remind me one more time.
01:18:21Hi.
01:18:22Hi.
01:18:22Um, I'm Ronnie Rice, and I'm here to pick up a check.
01:18:25Help me.
01:18:27You're just the person I've been wanting to see.
01:18:30Hey, Tom.
01:18:31We've had such spectacular feedback.
01:18:33Your post-class survey scores were off the charts.
01:18:36Wow.
01:18:37I am so flattered.
01:18:38And we've had way more interest than we ever anticipated.
01:18:41That's amazing.
01:18:43Well, I'm here if you want me to teach any more classes.
01:18:46I'm very glad to hear you say that, because we have a proposal for you.
01:18:51I'm listening.
01:18:52There's some permanent part-time adult education faculty here, and we'd like to offer you a
01:18:58position.
01:19:00Seriously?
01:19:01Seriously.
01:19:02Now, we can offer four ongoing courses per quarter, beginning and intermediate, and it
01:19:06would be year-round.
01:19:09That is, uh...
01:19:11Your contract would be non-exclusive, so you could still teach elsewhere if you want.
01:19:14I'd be under contract.
01:19:15Yes.
01:19:17Would that be a problem?
01:19:18No.
01:19:19Absolutely not.
01:19:21Uh...
01:19:21Count me in.
01:19:22Oh, great.
01:19:23Come on.
01:19:24Okay.
01:19:24Come with me.
01:19:38You've got the pre-approval.
01:19:41Really?
01:19:43I love it when these things work out.
01:19:47Ben?
01:19:49Ben?
01:19:50Hey.
01:19:51Just finished setting up the tables.
01:19:53You're never going to believe this.
01:19:55Oakview Community College, they gave me a contract so the bank approved my loan.
01:19:59I get to keep the house.
01:20:01You're kidding me.
01:20:02Go with me.
01:20:03Back into the mirror.
01:20:08Smile at the girl I'm glad to be.
01:20:13Run, you won't see, see, but I'm standing...
01:20:18Oh, house.
01:20:19It's so exciting.
01:20:20Mom, Savannah, what are you doing here?
01:20:25What about your classes?
01:20:27I'll be back one day morning, but I couldn't miss your last big hurrah at the house.
01:20:31I'm so happy for you.
01:20:33How's it going?
01:20:35And you were just in time.
01:20:37Excuse me, could I have everyone's attention, please?
01:20:41This was supposed to be the last hurrah for the house.
01:20:44The last time I had anyone over for a lesson, a party, a get-together.
01:20:52But I'm happy to say that is no longer the case.
01:20:55Oakview Community College has given me a contract to teach there, so the bank approved my loan.
01:21:02I get to keep the house.
01:21:04Oh, my God.
01:21:10Here.
01:21:11Oh, it's okay.
01:21:14I'm happy for you.
01:21:16And since you're going to be so busy, we are here to help.
01:21:19You know, I could find you some commercial space to rent for hosting tournaments.
01:21:24I'll cut my commission in half.
01:21:26You don't even charge me a commission.
01:21:28Exactly.
01:21:31I couldn't have done this without you.
01:21:33Now, come here.
01:21:34There's someone I want you to meet.
01:21:38Ben, Savannah, I wanted you to be a friend of me.
01:21:41It is nice to finally meet you.
01:21:43It is nice to finally meet you, sir.
01:21:52It's a mess in there.
01:21:55But it's my mess.
01:21:59And I can clean it tomorrow.
01:22:02I have something for you.
01:22:05What is that?
01:22:14Savannah's growth chart.
01:22:17I made an executive decision.
01:22:18And I knew how hard it was going to be for you to part with it.
01:22:22So.
01:22:26When did you do that?
01:22:28Weeks ago.
01:22:30Before I painted the wall.
01:22:38It's perfect for new beginnings.
01:22:43In my freshly done old house.
01:22:47I like that.
01:22:55And with an unexpected hand and a pivot or two, I found love.
01:23:00All while surrounded by the bestest of friends.
01:23:03And the best part is, the rest is still unwritten.
01:23:08The end.
01:23:14But no.
01:23:22How do you see that.
01:23:23We can.
01:23:23And we can.
01:23:30I know.
01:23:32I know.
01:23:33I know.
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