A Picture of Her (2023)

[bunniefuu]

Well, you mapped out

a great day for us.

Yeah, betting on

the eastern bank paid off.

Fish are running strong

out there.

Time and tide wait for no man.

That is why

you gotta keep up with me.

Spoken like a true Plimsoll.

Someday, you're gonna make

a fine skipper.

I don't see you

going anywhere, Captain.

Can't do this forever.

Hello?

Hey, Shutterbot?

Hi, Janice.

Guess who just sat down

for brunch at La Reina,

and not with his wife?

Who?

You're not gonna guess?

No.

Who is it?

Just get down here.

It's big.

I'm on my way.

Not today, little buddy.

I can't wait

to get back out there again.

- You and me both.

- Freedom.

The open seas.

Nothing like it.

I gotta be honest,

it would be nice

to not constantly

smell so fishy.

Well, it's better than

being cooped up

in an office somewhere

like a parakeet

in a plastic cage.

I don't know how people do it.

I used to be

one of those people, remember?

So you know.

It ain't so bad

smelling like a fish.

Ain't that the truth?

All right, so...

what's the big deal?

Right over there.

Big as life.

Well, if it isn't

our beloved bad boy

who just lost a record deal.

You think his wife knows?

I doubt it.

She's probably at home

painting the nursery.

Some guys...

I know.

Hey, Shutterbot.

How's it going?

Great.

Until you showed up.

Oh, I didn't know

this was by invitation only.

I'll be sure

to get out of your hair, okay?

That'd be wonderful.

Always a pleasure, Jaypeg.

Pleasure's all yours.

For your vital contribution

to photo journalism.

The scandal-loving population

thanks ya.

I do what I can.

Bye, Jaypeg.

Freddy!

Make sure when it's time

to roll up the nets,

you keep them straight,

otherwise

they're gonna pinch and bind.

That's bad, right?

Let's just say whoever did that

should remember that

there are sharks out there.

So how long you figure

you're gonna be laid up?

Well, doctor says weeks,

but I'm really okay.

At least that gives us

some time to arrange

someone to be with you.

Look, I'm fine.

Don't worry about me.

Oh... Mark?

Goodness sakes,

I'll call you tomorrow.

Oh...

What's up?

Your Aunt Dody.

Seems she was out

walking Goldie...

took a spill.

Is she okay?

Well, she's nursing

a compound fracture,

and that's gonna take some time

to knit back together.

She's gonna need someone

to look after her.

I... I don't think

I know anyone in L.A. anymore.

Well, there's gotta be agencies

that take care of

that kind of thing, right?

I.. I'll make some calls tomorrow.

We'll find someone, don't worry.

What about you?

Me?

Dad, have you forgotten about

what happened

when I moved to L.A.?

I actually thought

I could flash my degree

in environmental studies,

join a high-powered

watchdog group,

and then change the world.

Little did I know

I'd end up feeling like

a tiny fish in a gigantic pond.

Ah. Well, no shame in that.

You were young.

You had stars in your eyes.

But...

maybe it's time

to get back out there

and see

what you've been missing.

You think I'm missing something?

No harm in finding out.

That's true.

Besides, someone definitely

has to keep an eye on Aunt Dody.

Who better than me?

I mean, I'm family.

Right?

And maybe you're right.

Maybe it is time

for me to get back out there.

That's the Plimsoll spirit!

Your mother would be proud.

But I am not saying

that I will stay.

If it turns out you're wrong,

I'm getting right back

on that boat where I belong.

And we would be happy

to have you back.

Cheers to that.

- Thank you.

- L.A., baby.

Are you sure

you're gonna be

okay while I'm gone?

Don't worry about me.

You're the one

that needs to be careful.

Those people drive like maniacs

down there.

Yes, Dad, I will be careful.

And you...

tell the crew to go easy

on my fishing nets.

Roll 'em straight on the drum

like I showed 'em.

I will.

Okay.

I should go, it's a long drive.

All right.

I love you!

I love you.

Hey, Beth!

How do you know

if a guy's a real fisherman?

He leaves his calling cod.

But never on porpoise.

Bye!

Whoa, whoa, whoa...

Whoa, whoa, whoa

We have

our regular feature columns.

Movies.

Restaurant reviews.

Celebrity news.

You mean gossip?

Oh, no.

Gossip's a bad word around here.

We prefer to think of it

as "celebrity profiles".

Hey, how are you coming

on that "Springtime

in the City" issue?

Flowers are blooming.

Birds are chirping.

If there's any romance

left in this ol' town,

we'll find it.

Hey, how about we do a piece

on that farmers' market on 3rd?

Pretty people out and about.

Yeah, pawing through

all that fresh produce?

Sounds pretty romantic to me.

I love it.

If you're a Brussels sprout.

Candace!

Oh.

Been waiting long?

Mm-mm.

Just getting started?

Been working since breakfast.

The real eyes and ears

of the city.

Oh, kitty up a tree?

Oh, that's rich.

Coming from the feature editor

of a publication that runs

such serious journalistic items

as...

"Celebrity Pet Diets".

Very nice.

I wonder what that's about.

What do you got for me?

Please tell me

it's an actual assignment?

Yep.

An actual assignment.

You'll love this.

"Springtime in the City".

Vern wants some sh*ts

of the 3rd Street

Farmers' Market.

Thinks it's very romantic.

It's a modern-day Green Acres.

When do you need it by?

Can you have something for me

by Thursday?

For you?

Anything.

That's yours.

Oh.

Thank you.

Wow!

Ah-hah!

Oh, I am so glad

you came to visit,

you're a tremendous help.

Well, somebody has to

keep you out of trouble.

Ha-hah!

Darling, grab

one of those boxes.

Okay, let's see...

Now, we'll grab

a couple of Cattleya...

a Vanda, or two.

Here's a nice one.

Oh, those yellow ones

are gorgeous.

What are they?

Oncidium...

dancing-lady orchids.

They're my biggest seller.

So much personality.

Huh.

That's funny,

that reminds me of someone.

Okay, now, let's see.

What else would Hiro like?

Have you always liked orchids?

Well, I started

with African violets,

but I got bored.

And then I graduated

to anthurium,

but they were persnickety.

Hmm.

And then, I discovered orchids.

And what makes them so special?

Well, they're like

little people...

with faces.

Don't pansies have faces?

Ah, see, now that's different.

Now, a pansy face

can just smile at you,

but an orchid face...

well, it's like a person

wearing a costume.

Kind of like a kabuki mask.

Cute.

I'm so grateful

you're here, Beth.

And not just for the help.

To be honest,

I was a little surprised

when I heard

that you were coming back here.

I didn't think

you much cared for L.A...

Well, wasn't just the city,

there was other stuff, too.

I know.

That boy broke your heart.

Nearly broke my heart.

Yeah. Good ol' Captain Dad

to the rescue.

I needed to go home,

and he needed another hand

on the "Maria Elizabeth".

It was only supposed to be

for a season,

but, once I got there, it just...

It felt like it was

exactly where I was...

I was meant to be.

You know?

Hmm.

And you've been there

ever since.

- Mm-hmm.

- Okay.

Oh! There we go.

All right, that should do it.

- Okay.

- All right.

It's so cute in here!

Isn't it lovely?

Hiro's my best customer.

All right, so besides orchids,

what's your favorite?

Ooh, that's easy, foxgloves.

Your grandmother

always planted foxgloves.

What's your favorite?

Roses...

red, long-stemmed roses.

Those were

your mother's favorite, too.

Hmm, like mother like daughter.

Good morning, Hiro!

Oh, good morning, Dody.

I brought you

some dancing ladies.

Oh, no.

Don't tell my wife.

Enjoy.

Hey, I got a new shipment

of flowers, just came in.

I think you're gonna love them.

Don't tease me.

Okay...

There she is...

in all of her candid glory.

The Flower Girl.

Shutterbot.

3rd Street Market.

All right, what are we taking?

We're taking...

this...

that...

and this one, this one.

Oh, that's good.

I'll take that.

Great.

Done.

So, how's the catch?

Oh, pretty good.

Coming back full.

Well, most runs, anyway.

Nice.

And the crew?

Oh, they're all right.

They miss you.

And they hate the new cook.

They say he burns the coffee.

What do you mean?

Who's the new cook?

Me.

Right.

So, how's Dody?

Yeah, she's okay.

It certainly hasn't,

uh, put a damper on her spirits,

I will say that.

I don't know. I just...

I think she's moving slow,

it's a little frustrating

for her.

So what's the doctor say?

He said that as soon as

she can handle the steps

on her own,

I can come home.

Probably, like,

two weeks from now,

she'll be as good as new.

All right.

Well, the crew wants you back.

They're threatening

a mutiny, so...

Aww.

Well, tell them

I miss them, too.

All right.

- I love you.

- I love you, too, sweetheart.

Bye, Dad.

I got your folder.

I hope there's

some good stuff in there.

Yeah, I think you'll be happy.

I actually had fun

on this assignment.

Oh.

Speaking of fun assignments,

I need you to do me a favor.

Sure.

I'm at a conference

this afternoon.

Would you check in on Princess?

Stop by, take her for a walk?

There's a dog park

at the end of the street.

Sure. Yeah, absolutely.

I don't think I've met Princess.

She's a cutie, you'll love her.

I'll leave a key

with the doorman.

Great.

Well, let's get you paid.

Thank you, ma'am.

Come on, Goldie.

Come here!

Let me see.

Bring your ball.

Good girl.

So smart, Goldie!

You ready?

Gonna go again. Go!

Go! Get your ball!

All right, little girl,

let's see if you've got

some legs on ya.

I'm gonna keep your leash on,

but I'm gonna let you go,

'cause I don't know you

that well.

You ready?

There you go, get it.

Okay...

Good girl. Good girl!

You ready?

This is a big one!

And... go!

Oh, no!

Sorry!

Sorry, sorry.

I wasn't looking.

Um...

Oh, hi!

Excuse me.

Who's this?

Is this a French bulldog?

I... I don't know what that is.

That's a...

I really don't know.

But her name is Princess.

Oh, she's cute.

Uh, she belongs

to my friend of mine.

I just took her for a walk,

'cause my friend's

at a conference.

I love all breeds of dogs.

Back home, it's, like,

there's Labradors,

Golden Retrievers,

German Shepherds.

That's about as exciting

as it gets.

Where's back home?

James Harbor, Washington.

Okay.

I'm Beth, by the way.

- I'm Jake.

- Jake.

- I'm sorry.

- I'm sorry.

- Yep.

- Hi.

- Nice to meet ya.

- Nice to meet you, too.

Goldie, take that

out of your mouth!

Don't be ashamed

if the ball isn't your thing,

it's okay.

Goldie!

Goldie... Goldie!

Come here!

Oh, yeah.

Goldie...

What are you doing?

This is... Sorry, again.

- Goldie?

- Yeah, this is Goldie.

Oh, good.

I think she likes

you and Princess.

- Yeah.

- Come here, girl.

She's trouble.

How are you doing?

So what brings you

to our, uh,

little, sun-drenched paradise?

Oh, my aunt, actually.

Yeah, she fell

and broke her leg.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Oh, no, no, totally fine.

I just need to be here

to look after her

for a few weeks.

Okay.

And after that?

Right back to working

on my dad's fishing boat.

You work on a fishing boat?

I do, yes.

Wow.

The "Maria Elizabeth".

She is gorgeous.

Wow.

What about you?

You, uh...

What do you do for work?

I'm a freelance photographer.

Are you one of those guys

that, like, hides in the bushes

to take photos of famous people?

Uh, hmm...

No, I do, um...

news features.

Oh!

Yeah. Like,

human-interest stories.

Yeah.

The kid that grew

the biggest pumpkin,

that kind of thing.

- Cool, I love that.

- Thanks.

Way better than

those guys I see on TV.

Much.

Yeah, there's

a lot of them here.

Mm.

What do you think of L.A.?

Oh, it's not my first time.

Yeah, I used to live here.

Okay.

Unfortunately, I haven't

been able to get out much.

I can't be away

from Aunt Dody too long.

Oh, right, 'cause of her leg.

Exactly.

I can borrow her bike.

- Oh, you ride?

- Yeah. Yeah.

I love riding.

Where do you ride?

San Vicente.

I love San Vicente.

We should go riding sometime.

I'd love that.

Yeah. Maybe sometime, yeah.

Tomorrow... that's...

that's sometime, right?

It depends on my aunt.

Of course. Of course.

Yeah, I get it.

Strange guy in a dog park

with an even

stranger-looking dog.

I get it.

It's a lot.

You can never be too careful.

No offense, Jake, but...

I have wrestled

a few 80-pound salmon

to the dock.

Okay.

After doing that,

you and Princess

don't seem too scary.

Good. Good.

Is that a yes?

It's a yes.

Great.

San Vicente tomorrow.

What time?

1:30.

I'll meet you at, uh...

Third Street and San Vicente.

- Bye, Jake.

- Okay, bye.

Come on, Goldie.

- Good girl, come on.

- Bye, Goldie.

Goldie, come on,

we're gonna go this way.

- I'm telling you, this dog...

- I know.

Goldie. Goldie. Goldie.

I'm very sorry.

She wants to stay with you.

- That's okay.

- Goldie.

We can stay together.

Come on, Goldie.

We can live

a life together, Goldie.

Let's go this way.

Goldie, come on. Good girl.

Bye! Bye, Princess.

Bye, Beth.

I'll see you later.

Bye.

Bye, Princess!

Goldie...

So...

I've done a little bit

of internet research.

Ooh!

And I've prepared

a few questions.

All right, what you got?

What...

is a sloop?

A sloop is a square-rigged

sailing boat with one mast.

Okay, Is it like a... a ketch?

No, no. No.

A ketch has two masts.

Two masts.

The mizzen

in front of the helm...

That's what makes it a ketch.

Of course. Of course.

Is yours a ketch?

No. No, no.

A ketch is a sailing boat,

ours is a fishing boat.

Okay.

- A gill netter?

- Exactly!

- Yeah.

- See, you get it!

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

So, let me get this straight...

you're just out there

in the middle of the ocean,

bobbing around...

throwing nets?

No.

That is what the crew does.

Okay.

Me? I am the first mate.

Oh, you're upper management?

Oh, yeah.

Those glasses are for you, then.

Thank you.

Hast ye ever run into

that great white whale,

Moby d*ck?

No.

But we have seen

a bunch of orcas.

They're beautiful.

I bet.

Excuse me, miss?

You were going to pay for that?

Pay for what?

The scarf that you just

put in your purse.

Are you...

Are you accusing me of stealing?

Do you know who I am?

I just saw you put

the scarf in your purse.

- Oh, come on. You are...

- Excuse me, ma'am...

You up for gelato?

Oh, always.

Let me guess.

Something red.

Strawberry?

How did you know?

You just seem like

a strawberry kind of girl.

Okay.

Two strawberries, please.

Keep that change,

if you don't mind.

So, does L.A. seem different

from the last time

you were here?

No, not really.

Okay.

I mean, if anything,

it seems to be raining

more than I remember.

- Thank you.

- Thank you.

Yeah, you may have brought

the weather down

from Washington.

Okay, sure.

You know, I have to say,

I think the traffic

has actually gotten worse.

If it weren't

for Aunt Dody's bike,

I don't think

I'd ever make it anywhere.

Also, it's nice to offset

my carbon footprint

for a few weeks, though.

You're an environmentalist?

Mm-hmm.

Now that I've gotten

used to waking up

to the sun

peeking through the fog

as it wraps around the mountains

and the sound of water

lapping at the shore,

how could I not be?

I mean, this sounds

very romantic.

Actually...

it is magical.

It does kinda feel like

I'm playing hooky, though.

It's been a long time since

I've been away from the crew.

But it's gotta be nice,

you know?

Taking a little break

in the L.A. sunshine,

relaxing.

I haven't taken a break

in a while from the hustle.

You mean you don't

do this every day?

I do eat things

other than gelato.

Oh, you do?

I'm sorry, do you mind

if I take this?

No. Go. Go.

- You sure?

- Go ahead.

It's a very Los Angeles

thing to do.

Hello?

Hey, Shutterbot.

Someone just got busted

for shoplifting,

and it's none other

than the media darling herself,

Devon Davies.

You'd better hurry.

You don't need

to check my stuff!

- No, we need to check.

- No! Get your hands...

I can't make it.

I'm, uh...

I'm busy at the moment.

Busy? Jake, are you serious?

The cops aren't even here yet.

It's an exclusive

for our taking.

Where?

Montrose & George.

7th and Montana.

All right, I'll be right there.

Get out of my bag!

- Thanks for the tip.

- Call the police.

This is ridiculous!

- It's the same one that...

- This is absolutely ridiculous!

Sorry about that.

Um, something's

kinda come up at work.

Would you mind terribly if I...?

Oh, go. Go.

- You sure?

- Of course.

- Can I call you?

- Please.

Okay. Enjoy the sunshine.

Stop! Get off of me!

Get off!

This is ridiculous!

- I was gonna pay for it!

- Oh, yeah, I'm sure of it.

Do you know who I am?

I wanna talk to my lawyers.

Guys, come on!

Let me out!

Such a shame.

A million a movie just

isn't enough for some people.

For you.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

So, have you been enjoying

your time back in L.A.?

Yeah. Yeah.

Just, uh, exploring, you know?

Hmm.

All by your lonesome?

Yeah.

Oh, Beth Plimsoll,

you know that

you can't keep a secret.

It's the family curse.

Try to lie and those ears

light up like a barber pole.

Okay. Well, I might have

met someone.

Ah-hah!

See, I knew it!

I was wondering why you wanted

to rush out of the house

to that bike ride today.

Why didn't you say anything?

Well, I didn't wanna make

a big deal out of it.

We just met.

Mm.

- He's nice.

- Mm?

Actually, he's really sweet.

He's funny.

And he has this weird knack

of knowing just what to say.

Mm.

We met at the dog park,

of all places.

Mm-hmm.

He was walking this little pug.

And we just started talking,

and it turns out

we actually have

a lot in common.

We both like the same trails,

we both love

the farmers' market,

and...

he guessed my favorite

ice-cream flavor.

Huh!

Actually, it's kinda weird.

What is?

Well, we just met,

but it feels like he's known me

a lot longer.

So does Prince Charming

have a name?

He does, yes. Jacob.

- Uh-huh.

- Call him Jake.

Jake Myer.

And when do I get to meet

the illustrious Mr. Myer?

Well, Aunt Dody, I just met him.

Oh, right.

Okay. Mm-hmm, yeah.

Ooh! Here's what we'll do.

See how the next couple

of bike rides go.

If he still makes you

smile like that...

then we invite him for dinner,

and I will make

the special chowder.

That will tell us

exactly what we need to know

about Mr. Jacob Myer.

She wants to do what?

Meet you.

Okay.

I may have very casually

mentioned you in conversation.

All right.

And now she is insisting

on making you dinner.

Dinner?

Wow. When?

Tonight?

Tonight.

I love it.

- You do?

- Of course.

Good, 'cause I got

the shopping list right here.

- Great.

- It's very detailed.

She's leaving nothing to chance.

As she shouldn't.

She's actually making

her famous clam chowder.

Now, I shouldn't be

telling you this,

but it would help if this was

the best clam chowder

you have ever tasted.

This sounds concerning.

Is it not?

Oh.

No, no, no, it's good.

It's good.

Okay.

She claims it has

a secret ingredient.

I think the secret is she uses

double the cooking sherry.

Sherry.

I can deal with sherry.

Good. Good.

Okay, cauliflower, leeks.

Let's do two onions, please.

Two onions.

Coming up.

- Done.

- And three potatoes.

Three potatoes.

Big ones.

Perfect.

Done.

- You're so strong.

- Thank you.

- Right this way.

- Yes, ma'am.

So, when'd you get

your first bike?

Uh, I was six.

Didn't know how to ride it

until I was eight.

All that time,

you were on training wheels?

Mm-hmm. I was, yes.

I was too busy

learning how to find

the best spots

for fresh-water-salmon fishing.

Of course, you were.

What am I thinking?

Yeah, if you ever wanna find

the fattest salmon

in peak season...

I'm your girl.

Good to know.

Good to know.

And what about you?

When'd you get your first bike?

First bicycle when I was five.

First bike when I was 16.

Oh, do you mean,

like, a motorbike?

- Yeah, I do.

- Nice.

I worked every summer

for my uncle to pay it off.

So, you're one of

those "cool" photographers.

I'm full of surprises.

Oh, I'm out of water.

I'm gonna need to stop

and get more on the way home.

Yeah. I'm right around

the corner.

You can fill up there.

Come on.

- Come on in.

- Ooh!

Hey, don't judge.

All right,

make yourself at home.

Don't mind me,

I'm just gonna hide

the incriminating evidence.

Your dirty clothes...

Not that incriminating.

Did you take these?

Yeah.

Yeah, a long time ago.

Jake, they're beautiful!

Why didn't you tell me

this is what you do?

Well, 'cause it's not.

Not anymore.

Yeah, it's kind of

a lost art form, anyway.

I used to think the desert

was so lonely.

I don't know.

Since I work on the water,

I think they're kinda the same.

Not lonely, they're peaceful.

The light in that one

is gorgeous.

You do that on the computer?

No.

No, I did it

with this right here.

What's that?

It looks so old.

Easy. She can hear ya.

- Sorry. Sorry.

- She's got feelings.

This used to be

the best there was.

Still is.

They took this

to the moon, you know.

Hmm.

It's loud.

Yes.

It's 'cause it's not

some wimpy click or beep,

it's a good,

old-fashioned ka-chunk.

Hold on, who's that?

- Beth?

- Me? It is.

- On the runway?

- It's me, Beth.

Who's she wearing?

Work it, girl.

Look at me go.

- Wow...

- Mm-hmm. Yeah.

Whose collection is that?

This is from my house.

Beautiful.

Hold on.

Hold it right there.

That's lovely.

Yeah, yeah, don't move.

The light is perfect.

I'm embarrassed.

- I'm sorry.

- It's okay.

I get carried away

when I'm behind the lens.

I apologize.

Can I see?

- Yeah, you wanna try?

- Mm-hmm.

Come on.

- Two hands.

- Yep.

- Looking through the top.

- Okay.

How you feel about these,

uh, shadows right here?

- You wanna frame that up?

- Mm-hmm.

Wait, why does it look blurry?

Oh, yeah, this lens is...

- Do you mind?

- Oh, yeah. No, please.

Okay. So, right here's

your focus.

Mm-hmm.

Down here...

this is where

you take the picture.

- You feel that?

- Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

So, on this lens,

focus is crucial.

Okay...

How's that?

Good.

You see how the, uh,

light is playing with

the shadows, constantly moving?

Mm-hmm.

A lot of possibilities,

so just take your time.

Frame it up.

When you feel it...

hit that button.

But how do I know when?

You'll know.

I did it.

Aunt Dody, are you okay?

Yeah, yeah, I'm, uh...

I'm with him right now.

Mm-hmm.

Okay, we'll talk later.

Okay, bye-bye. Bye.

Sorry.

I have to water

my aunt's orchids.

Okay.

She like orchids?

Oh, loves them.

So, say six for dinner?

- Yeah.

- You have the address?

- I do.

- Great.

Okay.

Uh...

Yeah, thanks.

- Shall I bring anything?

- No, no. No.

Thank you.

Now, what do we have here?

Hey, Vern, do you have a sec?

What is it?

I've got a meeting.

What do you think of this?

Yeah, it's not bad.

Not bad?

It's gorgeous.

This is exactly what we need.

It's one of Jake Myers'.

Who?

He's a freelancer.

One of our best.

I think we should run this.

Your call.

Welcome!

Come on in.

Wow, she really likes orchids.

Yeah.

Aren't you going

to introduce us?

Sorry. Aunt Dody,

this is Jake Myer.

Jake, Aunt Dody.

- This is for you.

- Oh!

I'm just gonna place it

over here

with the many others

that you also have.

A frivolous Phalaenopsis.

That's one of my favorites.

How did you know?

Lucky guess.

Huh.

Well, uh, we don't need

to congregate here.

Why don't you come in?

After you.

Thank you.

Oh, start, you two!

Please, don't wait for me.

Okay. It smells delicious.

Mm-hmm.

Well?

It's incredible.

Yes!

I've never had

anything quite like it.

Yeah, that is

a Plimsoll family recipe

passed down from

my great-great-grandmother.

That is lovely.

I'm gonna have to cook

for you sometime.

You cook?

Don't judge a photographer

by his camera.

- Okay?

- All right, okay.

This also has

a secret ingredient.

Oh, yeah.

She wouldn't even tell me

until I swore on

a stack of Bibles.

Of course.

Come on, let's hear it.

Oh, what good's a secret

if everyone knows?

Yes!

I double up

on the cooking sherry.

Aunt Dody!

You just gave it up like that!

Don't worry,

I won't tell a soul.

Now, Beth says that you are

a wonderful photographer.

Do you do that for a living?

Um... yeah.

I'm a, uh...

what you call a "stringer".

I take photos

for different outlets.

News. Feature pieces.

That kind of thing.

I, uh, was telling her

about the pictures

in your apartment.

They're so beautiful.

They should be in a book.

Thank you.

They are, actually.

Or, they were.

I published a collection

years ago.

Wasn't exactly a best-seller.

Why not?

I just don't think

it's what people want anymore.

You used to have to wait

for hours

to take the perfect photo.

Nowadays,

everything's digital...

composited.

All you need

is a phone and a computer.

I don't think people

see the beauty

in the little things anymore.

In what's

right in front of them.

I think you're very talented,

and I am gonna order that book.

I think that might be tough.

I don't think there's any left.

What?

I sold five.

Uh, Mom got three.

And the rest ended up

on some bargain table

where books go to die, so...

Oh...

Well, I've successfully

k*lled the vibe here.

Apologize for that.

All right, let me

get these out of here.

Oh, darling, let me help you.

- Can I help?

- No, no, no. You're good.

- Are you sure?

- Thank you for offering.

- Yeah, of course.

- Here you go.

So...

what are your intentions

with my niece, if I may ask?

Intentions?

Well, everybody's

got intentions.

Nothing wrong with that.

What are yours?

I really like her.

Well, of course you do.

She's an absolute treasure.

No argument there.

Jacob, you are a charming boy.

It is no wonder that my Beth

is fond of you.

But there is something

that you need to understand.

Yes?

Beth has been hurt before,

so she doesn't let

her guard down easily.

She's only ever really

fallen hard for one boy, but...

once was plenty.

She thought that he was the one.

So, like I said,

everybody's got

their intentions,

and yours are to be

an honorable gentleman,

and mine are to do

everything I can

to make sure

that nothing like that

ever happens to her again.

Not if I have something

to say about it.

Do I make myself clear?

Yes, ma'am.

All right, you two.

What'd I miss?

Oh, nothing serious, darling.

We were just getting acquainted.

A little chitchat

between friends.

Did you always know

you wanted to be an artist?

Uh... I mean, yeah.

Always tried to capture

the beauty of things

in a certain light,

so that I can share

what may otherwise

be overlooked.

Oh!

I mean, I hope that my art

encouraged people

to see things that way.

What about you?

Always want to save the world?

Well...

I've always loved nature.

Mm-hmm.

I've always wanted

to protect it.

But I don't really wanna be

the poster girl for that,

you know?

Mm-hmm.

Make it all about me.

I think change can be

just as powerful

when it's done

on a smaller scale.

So, I still advocate

for living in harmony

with the environment,

just, like, in a different way

than I used to.

This is incredibly admirable.

Thank you. Thank you.

Also, I just like

being out on the water,

so there's that, too.

Yeah. I used to always think

I'd end up somewhere quieter

than L.A., but...

my life is full of changes.

I think I'm learning

to go with the flow.

Sounds like the sea.

It does sound like the sea.

This better be good.

Oh, it's better than good.

It is the best.

Look who made the front cover.

Where'd you get this?

What do you mean?

It was with all the others.

No.

No, no, no, no, no.

You weren't supposed

to have this one.

This is a mistake.

This is a terrible mistake.

I thought you would be thrilled!

When does this go out?

It already has.

It hit the newsstands

an hour ago.

Oh...

Wait, where are you going?

- To warn her.

- Who?

Her!

Beth?

Aunt Dody?

So, Goldie was a runt.

But you know what?

I'm all for the underdog,

so I took a look

at those puppies,

and I saw her.

We connected eyes, and I went...

Hey!

Excuse me.

Darling, that's you!

Oh...

What is happening?

Darling, I think

we should get going now.

Come on.

Hi there.

Everybody's here.

Yeah.

Oh... Nice. Uh-huh.

Oh, selfies.

Look, everybody, all around.

Hi.

Okay, that's enough!

Everybody, out of the way,

girl's coming through.

- Oh, excuse me.

- Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Excuse me! Excuse me!

Excuse us!

Okay. She says,

"Go to the Google."

I am on Google.

He is on...

He is on Google.

Okay. Now type in

the "Flower Girl".

"Flower Girl."

Like daisy,

not like whole wheat.

Guys, guys.

Are you focused?

Sorry.

Holy cow.

There's dozens of them.

There it is.

FB. IG.

All the socials.

Click on one.

Which one?

It really doesn't matter,

they are all the same.

Wow!

Beth, that...

that's beautiful.

You say this is in a magazine?

Dad, it was on the cover.

And now it's everywhere.

It was like

I went to sleep last night,

woke up this morning,

and walked out on some stage

in front of the whole world.

So you're saying

that somebody

can just take your picture,

splash it all over creation,

and not ask your permission?

Like, what kind of a person

does that?

I don't know.

But I'm gonna find out.

It's you!

It's me. Hi.

Who did this?

That would be me.

Wow! So you're the cover girl

live and in person.

Yes, it's me,

and I'm trying to find out

who did this.

All it says is "Shutterbot".

Well, I'm afraid

I can't give

that information out, Ms...?

I didn't give anyone

permission to print this.

Well, that doesn't

really matter.

As long as it's not

for commercial exploitation,

and was taken in a public place,

it's perfectly legal.

Happens all the time.

Um...

it's called...

An invasion of privacy!

Well, we prefer

to call it photojournalism.

Listen, it really

doesn't matter what it's called.

Who is "Shutterbot"?

I'm afraid

I can't tell you that.

Why not?

Look, if he wanted the public

to know his real name,

he would have used it.

But I can tell you this...

he does specialize

in sh**ting celebrities,

so you are in great company.

But here's what I can do.

If you'd like to leave

your name and number,

I can try to get

a message to him.

Really?

Well, I said I can try.

Can't promise anything,

so don't get your hopes up.

Okay.

And, uh, your name again?

My name is Beth.

Beth Plimsoll.

Beth Plimsoll.

And the number

where you can be reached?

Why so glum?

We should be celebrating,

cover boy.

Oh, you go ahead.

I'm okay.

I'm, uh...

I don't think I'm in the mood.

Come on.

Cheer up.

Thanks to your little snapshot,

we're gonna generate

more downloads

and more ad revenue

than anything we've ever run.

All thanks to you.

Don't thank me, thank her.

You mean Beth Plimsoll?

How do you know her name?

Because maybe Ms. Plimsoll

showed up at the office today.

Looking for, of all people, you.

Only she didn't know it was you.

You didn't tell her?

Of course not.

And spoil all your fun?

She does wanna meet you, though.

Only, I wasn't sure

which you she wanted to meet.

Jake Myer,

lovable boy next door,

or the dark,

mysterious Shutterbot...

ruthless digital assassin?

Please don't.

I don't get it.

It was a mistake.

A glorious one.

Why don't you just tell her?

Oh, and she just walked in.

Hold, please.

Beth, you're wanted

on the phone.

Hurry, it sounds important.

Come on, girl,

let's clean you up.

Come on.

Hello?

Who?

No, I'm sorry,

I think you have the wrong n...

Oh, um...

Yes. I, uh...

I just need to think about that.

I'll let you know tomorrow.

Okay, bye-bye. Bye.

That was the Claire DeLido show.

They want me on as a guest.

Of course, they do!

And you're going

to tell them "yes".

There is no question about it.

One question.

Why me?

Because you're the girl

in the picture, silly.

Welcome back!

We are coming to you live

from Santa Monica

at the 3rd Street

Farmers' Market.

Now, the whole country

has been looking

for our next guest,

but we found her.

You may know her simply

as the "Flower Girl,"

but please welcome Beth Plimsoll

to the show.

Beth, welcome.

It's nice to meet you.

Have a seat.

Oh, thank you.

How does it feel to be

an overnight cyber celebrity?

It's overwhelming.

I can imagine.

So, for those of you

who don't know,

Beth was the unwitting subject

of a photograph that appeared

in a weekly magazine

here in Los Angeles

that has since gone viral.

This was just

a candid sh*t, correct?

Totally candid.

You didn't even know

that it was being taken?

You didn't know

the photographer?

No.

No, I still don't, actually.

And nobody

has come forward to say,

"Hey, I'm the one

that made you famous"?

No, but I wish they would.

I would really

like to talk to them.

So would we.

Hey, are you catching this?

It's incredible.

How did they find her so quick?

Mm... maybe they had

a little help.

Oh, you gave them her number.

I did.

Listen, we'll talk later.

Now, celebrity photos

going viral

is very much

a Los Angeles thing,

but you don't even live here,

do you?

No. No, I actually work on

my dad's fishing boat up north.

What is it about this picture

that you think has captured

everyone's imagination?

I mean, it is a beautiful sh*t.

Thank you.

But, there's gotta be

more than that.

What is it?

I think it is a private moment

of a person appreciating

something beautiful.

A private moment...

now shared

by millions of strangers.

Maybe only semi-private.

Yeah.

Have you received any offers?

I mean, you can't even appear

on a surveillance video

in this town

and not get offers.

And do not ask me

how I know that.

I have had a couple, yes.

Not for a talk show,

though, right?

Please, we have

enough competition already.

We will find out that answer

when we come back.

So...

what's it like

being your very own meme?

Oh...

It's, like, since that show,

my phone hasn't stopped ringing.

There's this florist guy

that wants to use my picture

for his billboards,

and this talent agent

is calling.

It's wild.

No sign of Shutterbot?

No!

It's weird.

I don't know

what he's so afraid of,

I'm not gonna bite.

Maybe he doesn't know that.

Maybe he thinks

that you might blame him

for all this hoopla.

After you.

Oh, I love this place.

Get you a little pillow here.

Ohh...

That's very chivalrous of you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I, uh...

I got you a little something.

You did?

It's not much, but, um...

Ohh, Jake!

Oh, that is beautiful.

Where'd you get this?

I took it.

Right.

No, I did.

I took it off the internet

like, um, everybody else,

I just did

my little magic on it.

Uh...

I also took the liberty

of giving it a proper title.

"Beth. Flower Girl".

You think ol' Shutterpuss

would mind you

changing the name?

I won't tell if you don't.

Really, that is so lovely.

Thank you.

Of course.

Now, listen,

everybody's trying to get her.

Agents. Managers. Everyone.

Oh, I'm just gonna tell her,

"You sign

with any of those people,

you'll fall through the cracks.

You need someone

who's willing to work for you.

I mean, really work for you.

Make you

their number-one client."

Oops, she's here.

Wish me luck.

Ahh! The face that launched

a thousand clicks.

- Oh, hi. Hi!

- Hi.

- Richie Rosebrook.

- Beth Plimsoll.

Please... join me.

- Thank you.

- Oh, Ma'am!

Could we get some menus

over here, please?

Been a wild ride, I bet,

the past couple weeks.

It's crazy, all of this

from one picture.

It's...

It's not just the picture.

It's you.

You have been blessed

with the perfect look.

Natural. Outdoorsy.

Listen, I'm gonna be

upfront with you.

Okay.

I've got three ad agencies

right now...

today...

right this very minute,

that are looking

for the next fresh face.

And all I gotta say is,

"You want the Flower Girl?

You got her!"

That's so exciting.

I know.

- Aunt Dody?

- Out here!

In the greenhouse!

What are you doing here?

Well, I live here,

according to the name

on the gas bill.

No, no, I mean you came

down the steps all by yourself!

I'm so proud of you!

Don't be so surprised.

While you were out romancing,

I was working the steps.

You didn't think

I was gonna be helpless forever?

Well, I just...

Ooh, but enough about me.

How was lunch?

It was good.

Yeah, he, um...

He says he wants to be my agent.

Does he think

he can get you work?

I don't know. Apparently.

Well, you're gonna

have to make up your mind.

I was actually hoping

for some advice here.

I think this is something

you are gonna need to decide

for yourself.

Are you home for dinner?

Um...

Oh, uh...

It's all right.

Have a very good time.

Just don't wake Goldie

when you tiptoe in.

Right, I won't.

Sorry about that.

Have fun!

Bye.

Wow.

That was...

Go ahead.

It was delicious.

You mean that?

A hundred percent.

Good.

Yep, I like picking up recipes

everywhere I travel.

Where was tonight's from?

- Tonight's?

- Mm-hmm.

Uh...

this one was from a...

road trip down to Baja.

Ooh!

I was sh**ting

coastal landscapes,

and a local from La Paz asked me

to sh**t his restaurant,

and after having

the meal you just had,

we agreed...

that his recipe

would be fair exchange.

Oh yeah, I'll say.

Most people collect souvenirs,

I collect recipes.

They're a lot more...

Tasty?

Exactly. Cheers.

Cheers.

So, did you, uh,

talk to that agent?

Mm.

Yeah, I met with him today, actually.

He has a bunch of ideas

about what I can do,

meetings lined up.

Something you wanna do?

Well, I can't believe

I'm about to say this, but...

might be kinda fun

to live in the big city again.

Obviously, I know,

different

than working on the boat.

I mean, slightly.

You wouldn't miss it?

Of course.

What if I'm getting

a little too comfortable at sea?

I think it might be good for me

to do something different

for a while.

I mean, yeah. Why not?

This... This life

that this agent is selling you,

does this feel like it's...

you?

I don't know.

But I'm not afraid to find out.

Anything that keeps you here

is just fine by me.

How do you feel

about tonight's festivities?

Good.

You wanna get out of here?

Yes, please.

Jake Myer!

Yes?

What is this place?

This is my buddy's place.

He lets me come here

whenever he's out of town.

Look at the stars.

No one ever told me

you could see stars

like this in L.A...

Yeah.

Maybe they're not looking.

Or they just can't see

the beauty

that's right in front of them.

It's kinda like

being out on the ocean.

Good.

Really?

Oh yeah... kinda.

It's close.

Okay. I tried.

I thought

it might be nice for you

to have a little slice of home

in all this madness.

Want to have a seat?

Thank you.

You know, maybe there's

more to the city than I thought.

What if I was wrong?

What if this is where I belong?

Thank you.

I think you can belong

wherever you'd like to belong.

You just gotta look up.

It also helps if you know

a few places like this one, eh?

It really...

really doesn't hurt.

Thank you.

So, what about you?

Does L.A. feel like home?

I don't know that anywhere

really feels like home for me.

Is that why you travel so much?

Probably.

That's probably

a big part of it.

I mean, this city did give me

the one thing that I think

I'm born to do.

But, even when you find that,

it can still feel like

something's missing, you know?

Yeah, I don't know

if something's missing for me.

Hmm.

Or maybe I have it all.

Whatever you decide to do

with all this,

just don't lose yourself in it.

'Cause yourself

is what everybody's falling for.

It's crazy.

All this from one picture?

You know what?

I think...

maybe...

people are just seeing

what I'm seeing.

You are a whole lot more

than just a "Flower Girl".

Thank you.

Cheers.

Cheers!

Yeah, so this agent says

that I have a natural look,

and he loves

that I work on a boat.

Well, what does Dody think?

Oh, she's thrilled.

Says we should go in together.

She thinks

we could pass as sisters.

Oh, sorry. All right.

I know they're crazy down there,

but I don't think

they're that crazy.

I heard that!

Hey, go back to your orchids,

you aging flower child!

Beth, just be careful

down there.

Thank you, Dad.

Beth! Over here!

- Hi.

- Hi!

I'm glad I caught you.

We'll have to go somewhere else.

Isn't this your office?

Yes, absolutely.

But you'll never

guess what happened.

What?

Oh, uh, roaches.

Total infestation.

Crazy, huh?

You know the kind of rent

they get for this place?

And I asked specifically

for an office

next to the cafeteria.

Thought it'd be

convenient for clients.

You know?

But, listen, enough about that.

Just wait

until you hear the news,

you're not gonna believe it!

You ready?

Ready.

I got you a national spot.

What is a national spot?

It's a TV commercial

that will play on every set

in the country.

You'll be everywhere.

What would I be selling?

Prosperity.

It's a new

financial services company.

They want a strong,

confident, working woman.

Someone who you can trust

on how to handle your finances.

Yeah, I don't know if that's me.

Well, they wanted

someone fresh...

accessible.

When I told them

I could get the "Flower Girl",

they absolutely flipped.

The agency guys

had seen you on TV.

They said you'd be perfect.

Okay. Would I be playing myself?

You'd be playing

a version of yourself.

Your character is down to earth.

The girl next door.

Real.

Natural.

You're at a party.

It's elegant...

sophisticated.

You're at the height

of your career

as a professional woman.

And that's when you tell

the audience

you could do this forever.

Or something like that.

Yeah.

Does that sound cool to you?

Oh! I almost forgot...

some paperwork

for the commercial.

Oh, right. Right.

Your contract.

Oh. Um, can I actually

look this over first?

Sure. Take your time.

- Okay.

- It's a big opportunity.

Could be life-changing.

All right,

I'll let you know tomorrow.

Make it first thing!

They're waiting for an answer.

I mean,

it seems pretty standard.

Boilerplate, mostly.

Who can do what to who, and why.

You think I should sign it?

You're asking me?

Mm-hmm.

Wait, shouldn't you

ask your agent that?

Oh, this...

this is your agent.

Correct.

There you go, Jake.

Of course. Of course.

It's, like, tides and currents...

That, I can do, but this...

I just... I don't wanna get in

over my head.

When have you ever

been in over your head?

Ooh, you haven't asked me

why I left L.A...

Why did you?

I was seeing this guy.

He was smart, funny.

Okay.

Don't worry, you're funnier.

Thank you.

He was an environmental lawyer.

I was a witness

in one of his cases.

And together,

we were gonna change the world.

Did you?

My world, maybe.

Turns out, there was

a lot about himself

he wasn't willing to share.

Promises that were never kept.

So what you see

isn't always what you get.

I'm sorry.

Oh... ancient water

under a very,

very distant bridge.

Should I trust this guy?

Reveal my smiling face

to the world?

I think you should do

whatever you wanna do.

But if it helps,

I can tag along.

- Oof.

- Keep you company.

Please. Yes, thank you.

Help me face the storm.

Spoken like a true sailor.

You know what? Actually,

there is one more thing.

If you could just come here.

Sure.

What was that?

It's what the fishermen's wives

would do

before they went to sea.

I mean, for good luck.

That's it.

They're not coming.

They said

they'd be here at 7:00.

Sweetie pie, it's only 7:05.

That is still considered early

for around here.

Now, just relax

and have some tea.

I'm just a galley wench

on a boat,

I'm not a model.

There's your ride.

Now, remember what I said.

You go out there and show 'em

what us Plimsolls are made of.

Okay, bye, Aunt Dody!

Hang on a second.

- Good luck.

- Okay. Thank you.

Oh! Thank you.

My clients deserve the best.

Somebody will come and get you

when it's time for make-up,

hair and wardrobe.

This... This is you.

I get my own trailer?

Yeah.

That's so cool, thank you.

Hey, you're gonna be great.

Enjoy the moment.

Break a leg.

Oh, the girl in the picture!

You're Shutter...

Jake's friend.

Do you know Jake?

Sweetheart, everyone knows Jake.

I'll be back with your wardrobe

once your hair and makeup

are done.

Oh, okay.

Um...

Oh. Oh, don't worry.

I'm not done yet.

Oh.

Janice!

Hey... Jake.

What are you doing here?

Working.

Oh, I met that "Flower Girl"

friend of yours.

Yeah. How's she, uh...

How's she doing?

Oh, she's loving it.

Good. Good, I'm glad

to hear that.

Yeah, I gotta go,

but, uh, she should be done soon

if you stick around.

Sure.

- See you later, Janice.

- Mm-hmm!

Okay.

There she is, the star!

Well, what do you think?

I thought we were going

for real and natural.

Oh, no, come on.

You are, but in

a new and different way.

Richie, this is not

what I signed up for.

Oh, no, no, no.

I... I like it.

And trust me...

it gets better.

Now, come on,

they want you on set.

Richie, I'm so sorry.

Whoa, whoa.

What's going on?

They need you on set right now.

I know. I know.

It's just... It's too much.

You're right.

Trust me,

I didn't know

that they would go so far.

So let's just get you

back in the chair...

No, no, no, no, no.

It isn't right.

The hair. The makeup. The dress.

It just... It isn't me.

Look, why don't I talk

to the director,

see what we can do?

Does that sound cool to you?

Richie, you're not

listening to me.

I don't wanna do this anymore.

Well, how do I fix the problem?

Work with me here.

- Please, listen to me!

- Hey, Beth!

I am listening to you.

What's happening?

Everything okay?

Oh, everything's cool.

We're just gonna get back...

Back in her chair...

Thank you,

just give us a minute.

- Are you all right?

- Mm-mm.

Okay, you wanna get out of here?

You don't have to do this.

Hey, uh, guys,

we're a little pressed for time.

Thank you.

I appreciate it.

Let's get out of here.

Hey, Shutterbot!

You working this sh**t, too?

Shutterbot?

We gotta do

that coffee sometime.

You been holding out on me, man!

I'm not asking you again!

You're Shutterbot?

I can explain everything,

if you just...

you'll understand.

I understand.

You lied to me.

Beth, where are you going?

I'm going home!

And you lied to me, too!

Here, darling.

Oh, thank you.

Tough day?

The worst, actually.

You put yourself

out there today, darling.

You tried.

I'm proud of you for that.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

You know, the grass

isn't always greener.

And that's okay.

Even if it hurts?

Oh, one day,

you will look back on this

and laugh.

Wonder what the big deal was.

Yeah, I wish

I hadn't gotten swept away.

And that's okay, too.

Thanks, Aunt Dody.

I love you.

You'll be okay.

All right.

Well, it looks like

it's back to the salmon.

Are you sure

you're gonna be okay?

Oh, I've been okay

for a while now.

It was just so wonderful

having you here,

I haven't wanted to let on.

Are you sure

you don't want to stay?

Yeah.

Yeah, I just wanna go home

where it's quiet,

no one's lying to me,

and I can be myself.

Well, I don't blame you.

And if anyone

should come looking for you?

Um...

Just tell them,

"She was here but she left."

That's all anyone needs to know.

Okay.

Goodbye, darling.

Bye.

Thank you for everything.

Take care.

Hi! Is Beth home?

No. Okay.

Um...

I've tried calling

and leaving messages.

Um, could you do me a favor

and please give her

these for me?

I left my number on the note.

If you could please

get her to call me

as soon she gets back,

I'd appreciate it.

Oh, dear Jacob.

She isn't coming back.

She went home.

Home?

Mm-hmm.

Back to the "Maria Elizabeth".

I asked you

what your intentions were

and you said

that they were honorable.

And I believed you.

But that wasn't exactly true,

was it?

I understand.

Believe me,

this thing was a big mistake.

But I couldn't help but see her.

Truly see her.

And to be honest,

I'm glad

that I'm not the only one.

She's not just

a girl in a picture.

I never thought

in a million years

that I'd be lucky enough

to fall in love with her.

I had high hopes for you, Jake.

But she trusted you,

and you betrayed her.

Goodbye, Mr. Myer.

So, um...

I was thinking,

maybe we could try

the narrows next time.

I heard another skipper

on the radio

talking about

how he was doing so well there.

We could set the nets here,

and then just...

drift with the tide.

What do you think?

Mm-hmm.

Maybe we could try over here.

Or maybe over here.

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

Or maybe we could just run

her aground on this island

and chop her up for firewood?

Mm. Mm-hmm.

Somewhere

the streets are blue

Somewhere

where the crowds are few

Somewhere

where no one knows our name

Somewhere I can be with you

Together

where the air is new

Maybe we could feel

good again

Wind the windows down

Put on your favorite song

We'll escape this town

Find a place

where we belong

Somewhere on the avenue

We could rent a room for two

Just to lie

and listen to the rain

Wind the windows down

Put on your favorite song

We'll escape this town

Find a place where we belong

Hey, Dad.

Do you have a second?

Sure, what's up?

I was just looking over

the charts from last week,

and I think we can make

a few adjustments.

Okay.

Hmm.

I... I used to know this girl.

Yeah.

She was always joking around,

always smiling.

Always sticking her nose

into things.

Including the roses.

I wonder whatever

happened to her?

She went away

and never came back.

Yeah?

Well, I'd sure like

to find her again.

You think maybe

she left her calling cod?

If she did,

it wasn't on porpoise.

You miss that boy, huh?

He used me, Dad.

He used me,

and then he lied to me.

Yeah, that may be...

but he also created

something beautiful...

and anyone who can see you

in this way...

the way

that I've always seen you...

can't be all bad.

It's good to be home, Dad.

It's "Captain Dad" to you.

Oh, right! Right.

- Get it right.

- Won't happen again.

- All right.

- All right, Captain Dad.

Let's have a look at these...

- Yeah.

- charts.

Ohh...

Say what you will...

that boy has an eye for beauty.

Aunt Dody.

Hello, Jacob.

Please, won't you join me?

Absolutely.

It was most considerate of you

to meet me on such short notice.

Of course.

It sounded urgent.

Well, maybe not as urgent

as all that,

but it seems that

I do have something of yours.

This just came.

Look familiar?

How did she find this?

So you didn't send it?

No. No, it, uh...

this wasn't me.

So it was her.

Wow.

I guess when you want

something bad enough,

you just keep looking until,

eventually,

you manage to find it.

Jacob, this creates

a huge problem for me.

It does?

It most certainly does.

How exactly am I supposed

to get that to her?

Have you ever tried to have

something delivered to a boat?

Impossible.

You might as well try

to deliver it via flying fish.

So...

I was wondering if maybe...

you might be willing

to deliver it.

- You want me to do what?

- Deliver it.

In person.

The directions are there.

Might wanna bring along

your camera,

there's some beautiful country

up there.

What makes you think

that she'll even see me?

Well, I guess that all depends

on who shows up.

A sensitive young man

with an eye for beauty,

or a scandal-sniffing

Hollywood type

who's just in it

for a quick buck?

Thank you.

Good luck.

Candace, hi!

You barely caught me,

I'm just headed out.

Jake, something

wonderful's happened.

Oh, yeah?

How soon can you get here?

Not soon.

What do you mean?

You mean now?

I mean right now.

Why? What's up?

I can't say,

but someone important said,

"Get me the guy

who sh*t that photo."

So, you're

the infamous Shutterbot.

Jake. Jake Myer.

It's good

to finally meet you, Jake.

Thanks for coming by.

Yeah, of course.

Please, have a seat.

Sure. Anywhere?

I'm Vern Valene.

Huge fan.

Always loved your work.

Now, you may not know it,

but you're a very important guy

around here these days.

I am?

That one issue

has generated

more online traffic

than anything we've published.

Ever.

And more traffic

means more advertising.

Ad placements are up

by a third this month alone.

Your "Flower Girl"

has been shared, linked, pinned,

liked, and dug

more times

than anything we've ever run.

Her name's Beth.

Right, Beth.

Anyway, here's the deal.

Based on the response,

we've decided to devote

an entire issue to you.

It's about time your talent gets

the recognition it deserves.

If only someone had said

something sooner.

Wow, a... a whole issue.

To me?

To your work.

Yeah, we'll pick a day.

Turn you loose.

Let you do your thing.

An entire issue

dedicated to Shutterbot.

Shutterbot's retired.

Then maybe you can do it as you.

Exactly.

You can do it

as whoever you want.

The important thing is

that you're the guy

that captured the sh*t

of this magnificent girl.

And that's

what people wanna see.

So, what do you say?

This is a huge opportunity.

Jake, this is everything

you've ever really wanted.

You're right.

You're absolutely right.

Then why did you put him off?

He wants you

to start right away.

What do I tell him?

Tell him

I gotta do something first.

I hurt somebody very special.

I need to make that right.

I hope you know

what you're doing.

Vern's offer

isn't gonna last forever.

I know.

Thank you, Candace.

I appreciate it a lot.

I should've noticed sooner

I've been away for longer

But now the worst is over

I can begin

to make it better

Now all my time is for you

Are you expecting someone?

No, why?

Looks like

someone's expecting you.

Impossible.

Nah.

Nothing's impossible these days.

Go on.

Go and show him

how a real sailor does it.

Where's your camera?

Packed away.

No one lurking

up there on the dock?

No. Just me.

What's in there?

I found a copy.

Yeah.

Apparently, my mother

wasn't the only one

who had one after all.

Did you come all the way

out here just to give me that?

It was Dody's idea.

She insisted.

She said if I didn't come,

that, uh, she'd have to use

a flying fish.

Mm.

Classic Dody.

Yeah.

You really didn't have to go

through all that trouble

to find that.

I know, but I wanted to.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

Please believe that.

I get that you believe that.

Would it help if, um,

I told you...

Hey, first mate!

You, uh...

You planning on snubbing up

that line anytime soon,

before we drift back out to sea?

What are you talking about, Dad?

She's secure.

Hey, you...

young man.

Yes, sir.

Be advised,

distracting a crew member

and interfering

with the safe operation

of a commercial vessel

is a serious crime.

Punishable by, uh...

dinner.

Aye, aye, captain.

I don't get it.

Why didn't you just tell me?

I wanted to.

I even tried to.

I was afraid

that if you knew

about Shutterbot,

that it would change everything.

And how long were you planning

on stringing me along for?

I guess

until you knew me well enough

that it wouldn't matter.

Jake, I knew you well enough

from the moment I saw you.

So...

how long you think

you can stay for?

At least until

I run out of film.

I got a lot of film.

Well, unfortunately,

that is not gonna take you long.

You can point your camera

in any direction

and see something beautiful.

I noticed that.

No, not me, the scenic beauty.

I noticed that, too.

It's good for me here.

It's not glamorous,

I know, but...

this is where I belong.

You're beautiful

wherever you are.

And wherever you are...

that's where I wanna be.

I don't know how it happened.

Somehow...

I managed to capture

all of you...

in that one photo.

Your courage.

Your kindness.

Your soul.

You made me want to be

an artist again,

just by being you.

Wow...

that's pretty sweet-talking

for a city slicker.

I was laying it on thick.

- Yeah.

- Too much?

No, I liked it.

You think you could learn

how to trust me again?

You know what they say?

They say, "Time and tide

wait for no man."

And if these past few weeks

have taught me anything,

it's that we really have no idea

what could possibly

happen tomorrow.

But...

being with you

makes me so excited

to find out

what's gonna happen next.

I feel good

when I find a friend

And they let me in

I feel at home...

I'd say

that's a pretty good start.

...I'm by the ocean

The breeze a-blowing

The stars a-glowing

Just in time

I'm thinking I'm home

Just in time

I'm thinking I'm home

I feel love

I watch the sunset

from my apartment...

All right.

- Comfy?

- Yes.

Got your camera packed?

Of course.

All right.

...The place that born

Just in time

I'm thinking I'm home

The sun is shining

feeling like home