04x03 - A Sonnet for Caroline

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Previously on Chesapeake Shores...

- It's been a pleasure working with you.
- You're leaving?

- Does Mick know?
- It was his idea.

[HANNAH]: If I was dating someone

with that much passion and charisma,

- I'd be writing about my love life, too.
- Yeah.

[BREE]: Martin and I had passion.

Simon and I have conversations.

Well, maybe you can talk
your way into a kiss.

[JESS WHISPERING] Perfect.

[SARAH]: Kevin and I are
still trying to figure out

what we want to do for our wedding.

Well, it wouldn't hurt
to start planning.

[ABBY]: I am about to blow the
whistle on the Porter Fund...

Abby, you're officially
suspended without pay,

pending a formal investigation.

Thanks.

So is it just me, or
is this kinda weird.

That we're now engaged?

No, that we decided we're going
to spend our lives together,

but we haven't been able to
spend just one day alone.

When you called me today,

it was just supposed to
be you and me, right?

That's what I thought, too.

[BREE]: I agree.

Location is important,

but you have to start with theme.

- Theme dictates venue.
- [JESS]: Ooh!

Whimsical... romantic...

vintage!

Hmm, desert island.

What, like the beach?

No, like Gilligan and the Skipper.

Is it just me, or do they
maybe not want us to help?

[CHUCKLING] I think they
definitely don't want us to help.

[BREE]: Fine, we'll lay off,

but Kevin's wedding signifies
an important family shift.

It's a chance for all
of us to look forward

and begin anew.

And weddings are super-fun.

[CONNOR]: But seriously, you
guys are way overthinking this.

It's, like, a year away.

Connor, weddings are about being happy,

and joyful, and positive, and hopeful,

- about the future.
- Do you want happy, joyful?

- Mm-hmm.
- Well, then, I'm happily doing research

for my uncle, again.

And I am ecstatic that we found

the perfect inn that
someone else wants to buy.

And I am overjoyed...

about everything.

Ice cream used to make
everything better.

Yeah, it's lost its magical power.

So...

back to planning the wedding?

[♪♪♪]

Must be nice having control
of your club back.

Yeah, it is.

You know, it's one of the few
things that still feels like home.

I get it.

It's definitely feeling
more like a place

where you'd want to hear music.

I mean, that's why I built the Bridge.

You know, I always dreamed
of having my own venue,

a place where up-and-coming artists

could develop their sound.

Is that how you found yours?

Me? No.

No, I always I loved
music because of my mom,

but I didn't find my sound

until I got out on the road.

And now you're back.

And that was always the plan,

give a little something back

to the industry that's given me so much.

It was time for the next
chapter in my life.

[CHUCKLES RUEFULLY]

But enough about me.

I don't know anything about you,

except you're always late
coming back from breaks,

and I'm pretty sure you're
not on the run from the law.

- Pretty sure?
- I'd say - .

[CHUCKLES] Trust me.

You don't want to hear about me.

My life is pretty boring.

Is that right?

[STRUMMING GUITAR]

♪ I've never been the kind ♪

♪ To wear a one-size-fits-all dream... ♪

How do you know my song?

You heard it once.

When I like something,
I don't forget it.

So... what's it about?

I wrote it about my boyfriend...

well, ex-boyfriend.

He was going to be some big rock star,

and I was supposed to follow
him around the country,

be at his beck and call.

And what happened?

I decided I deserved better
and ditched him in Atlanta.

[LAUGHS]

He never really treated me that well.

It was all about him.

Well, at least you got a song out of it.

Half a song...

I guess I'm still trying
to figure it all out.

Well, you came to the right place.

[STRUMMING GUITAR]

[♪♪♪]

♪ Plane ticket already paid ♪

♪ I'm gone, but it don't mean nothing ♪

♪ I'm close even though I'm far away ♪

[♪♪♪]

♪ That's how I remember you ♪

♪ Stuck here on the red-eye special ♪

♪ I can't wait to see you again ♪

[♪♪♪]

♪ So don't think of
me not being around ♪

[♪♪♪]

♪ Just listen for the
sweet, sweet sound ♪

♪ Of the taxi pulling up the driveway ♪

♪ I'm coming home soon... ♪

[♪♪♪]

♪ I'm coming home soon... ♪

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

Casual Tuesday?

No, I'm actually not
going to work today.

I'm going to take Carrie
and Caitlyn to school

and then I'm going to volunteer.

Hey, you see what's happening
with the Porter Fund?

Good thing your company passed on it.

[CHUCKLES RUEFULLY]

Yeah, they're Hunter, Drew
and Associates' problem now.

You know, when I did take the
occasional day off from work,

I always treated myself
to a chocolate éclair

- at Ross's Bakery.
- Oh, I used to love those.

You can only eat so
many muffins in life.

[LAUGHS] I won't tell
Gran you said that.

Hey, where is she, by the way?

She had to leave early.
Had some errands to do.

Said it was a secret.

More like harassing Mayor Frank?

That's my guess.

[CHUCKLES]

Uh, hey, are you doing okay?

You've been a little bit on edge

- since Gran got back from Ireland.
- Have I?

Well, I don't know,

maybe because she didn't
tell me that she was sick.

You know, I could've flown over to help.

Well, that's probably why
she didn't tell you.

Probably.

So... a simple day of
volunteering without work.

Or talking about work.

I don't think either of us
are equipped to do that.

Is this where you tell me the apple
doesn't fall far from the tree?

No, this is where I tell you that
I'm very, very proud of you.

Thanks, Dad.

Hey, you guys look excited.

Mom's going to volunteer
for the lunch duties.

- And then help out in my class.
- Yes, math.

I need to brush up on my
multiplication tables.

[KNOCKING] Good morning.

Mom, didn't you get my message?

- I'm taking the girls to school today.
- Oh, yeah, that's great.

I actually came to see your father.

Uh-oh.

You know what?

Dad, I think I'm going
to take your suggestion

and get myself an éclair

from the Ross Bakery after I
drop the girls off at school.

You see? The apple doesn't
fall far from the tree.

Now you're channeling me.

Oh, Dad, I've been happily
channeling you my whole life.

- Mm-hmm.
- Bye.

Bye, girls. Have a good day of school.

[GIRLS]: Bye.

So, what's your schedule
look like today?

Well, after this,

I, uh, I'm going to meet
with some attorneys,

and then lunch, and then I'll
meet with some more attorneys,

and then, just to shake things up,

I'm going to meet with some attorneys.

Well, if you can pull yourself away

from all that excitement,

I'm going to go check out
venues for Kevin's wedding.

I'd love your input.

No attorneys, I promise.

[CHUCKLES]

Darius, I'm telling you,
you're going to love it.

It's a smaller venue,

but the sound is first-class.

Three weeks?

No, no, no, that'd be great.

Yeah, I'll come down and
visit the family soon.

All right.

For a guy who got his dream back,

you don't seem very happy.

Yeah, well, I got the dream
but no music to accompany it.

I can't find anyone
good on short notice.

I'd go with Dierks or Hunter.

[CHUCKLES] Right.

What about you?

- You can't be serious.
- No, I'm serious,

and you'll never find a safer place

to get your feet wet as a performer...

and I'm in a pinch.

I can't do it.

I just can't.

Well, just take the day
to think about it...

all right?

[EXHALES]

So you're assuming that I'm
picking you as my best man.

I'm your only man.

Look, Connor, we just got engaged,

so maybe just cool it for a bit.

I was cooling it for a bit until
I hung out with the sisters,

and then I overloaded
on happy and joyful,

and now I just can't
shake it. Thank you.

We are just starting to talk
about our lives together.

- We have a lot to figure out.
- I know,

but our family needs
something to celebrate.

Our family celebrates everything.

Chesapeake Shores celebrates everything.

I'm just not going to allow my
wedding to compensate for any of it.

Well, it already has.

I might have used your wedding

as an excuse for Danielle and
I to talk about our future.

Well, that's very self-serving.

Yes, yes, it was,

but it's surprising how much you
can talk about your own life

when you're pretending to
talk about somebody else's.

What have you learned?

Well, I learned that Danielle
has some very strong opinions

about not needing family.

That's pretty harsh.

Yeah, I know.

Hi, Gran.

- Why are you in a bakery?
- Aw, caught red-handed.

Wow, I like your kicks.

Ah, yes, well,

I'm training for a marathon.

Oh, well, you just had pneumonia,

so you be careful.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

What is going on here?

Have you been buying your
muffins all these years?

Don't be silly.

Well, I had to run business
errands early this morning,

and I'm politicking over at city hall.

You mean harassing Mayor Frank.

You must always remember it's important

to stay in touch with
our elected officials.

You have a lovely day.

Don't get too many sweets.

All right.

Bye, Gran.

[SIGHS HEAVILY]

Um, excuse me...

Excuse me, sir?

[MUMBLES INCOHERENTLY]

Is that the last éclair?

[MUMBLING]

You can have it if you like.

[LAUGHS]

- You're joking, right?
- Look, if you're hung up on it,

I'll just give you the non-bitten end.

I think I'll pass, thank you.

Okay, well, suit yourself.

[MUMBLING]: Oh, can you
get the door for me?

Are-are you serious?

[MUMBLES AFFIRMATIVELY]

Thank you.

Are you going to break up with him?

No. Why would I do that?

Because... you're not happy.

So?

Lots of people are unhappy
in relationships.

That is not a reason

that people break up.

Um, I think that's exactly
why people break up.

But he's smart, and handsome, and...

sweet and funny,

and he has an amazing accent...

- All true.
- And he cares for me.

You know, so, like, maybe...

I mean, you don't necessarily
need to be passionate

to have a passionate connection.

Even for me, that makes no sense.

But he's... smart, and...

handsome, and sweet and funny,

- and he has an amazing...
- Accent?

Yeah, you said that.

So maybe the problem isn't with Simon.

You know, I mean, if Simon
is, in fact, still Simon,

then maybe the problem is with me.

What?

Yeah, like maybe I'm
the one who changed,

and maybe the problem, therefore,

- in the relationship is me.
- [SHOP BELL JINGLES]

Hold that thought.

Um, so did they accept our offer?

It turns out we never had a chance.

The other buyer is this guy Andy Medina.

- Do you know him?
- No, but I did some research.

They're this D.C.-based couple,

they're trying to spread their holdings

across the Eastern
Seaboard, very wealthy...

The only chance that we're
going to outbid them

is if we, um...

is if we call my mom and dad.

I just shivered a little.

Me too.

Okay, so we just need
to convince the seller

to take less money.

Simple. People love less money.

How are you going to do that?

I don't know... but I'm excited.

- Hey, Abby!
- Hey.

- We need your opinion.
- Of course. What about?

Yeah.

I'm wondering how soon would be too soon

to ask Uncle Thomas to go
back to my normal caseload.

Connor, I would have fired
you for what you did.

Well, you should be working for
Dad. He said the same thing.

Abby O'Brien Winters?

- Yes.
- You've been served.

What's going on? Is it the Porter Fund?

I'm late. I've gotta go.

So if Caroline is back

with her ex-boyfriend in Carolina,

what's happening with Caroline and Carl?

I have no idea...

but I will keep my alliterations
to myself next time around.

In my manuscript,
I accidentally had Carl

passionately kissing a southern state.

You know, Caroline, Carolina...

Mm.

You know, passion is very important

in any relationship.

True, true, you know,
passion sells books,

but, you know, passion does fade.

You know, I would take
respect, shared values,

sense of humor...

Ah...

... perhaps fresh fruit.

Oh, but one bite can get you
into so much trouble, though.

Hmm, only if you're tempted.

[RUNNING FOOTSTEPS]

[JESS]: I'm sorry to interrupt.

It's an emergency.

No, it is not an emergency.

Yes, it is.

Tempted?

Terrified.

[KEVIN]: All right, so we need to pick

between three photographers,
two videographers,

and some crazy florist that Gran found.

Are you having second thoughts?

[SCOFFS]

Because, if you are,

I have two brothers that
would love nothing more

than to play you in football.

Uh, no, I prefer having my
head attached to my spine.

[SIGHS] It's just...

when I thought about getting married,

I guess I never really
gave too much thought

- to the actual wedding.
- Yeah, me neither.

I've never been much of a
lace-and-ribbon kind of girl.

Oh, then you're going to hate

the fire-resistant pink
overalls that I got you.

[LAUGHS]

Never thought I'd be walking
down the aisle again.

- Are you having second thoughts?
- I'm just saying

that since we got engaged,
it's been a blur,

but a great one.

Yeah, for me, too.

[♪♪♪]

You know, if you followed me to
get the last éclair, it's gone.

Uh...

I'm here for my two daughters.

What are you doing here?

Uh, my kids.

Boys, girls, all different moms.

Jay Ross,

third-grade-teacher-slash-playground-monitor.

[LAUGHS]

No, you were behind the counter.

Slash-Ruth-Ross's-nephew.

Not exactly stealing if
it's your aunt's bakery.

I just moved here from
Greenville, South Carolina.

Ah, well...

[BOTH CHUCKLING AWKWARDLY]

Sorry.

This your first time volunteering?

Uh, yeah, how did you know?

Well, they give clean-up
duty to the newbies,

mostly to keep them out of
the way of everyone else,

but, you know, if you do a good job,

they might bump you up
to classroom helper.

Well, I don't think I'm going to be here

long enough to get promoted, so...

Let me guess. The high
school's poaching you.

No, I'm, um... actually, uh...

I was the vice president

of a consulting firm in Baltimore,

so I'm just taking a...

a leave.

Well, you know, for a
high-powered executive,

you are doing remarkably well.

It's just that the, uh,

the plastic goes in the yellow,

and the composting goes in the green.

There we go.

Uh, hey, look, I can help you
if you need, uh, a hand...

No, I got it, I got it,
I got it, I'm good.

[QUIETLY] You know,
if you make a mistake,

- I'm not going to turn you in.
- [CHUCKLES]

No, it's not that. I just am...

dealing with a lot right now.

[CLEARS THROAT]

- Juice box?
- It's Berry Blast.

I usually keep an extra one on me

for just this sort of thing.

I'm sorry. I...

Abby. I'm, uh...

Carrie and Caitlyn's mom.

Oh, the Winters girls.

Ah, well, you have great kids.

You know, that almost makes me sorry

for taking the last éclair.

Almost?

Yeah.

It was really, really good.

[LAUGHING]

[♪♪♪]

I thought there was supposed
to be live music today.

I'm working on it.

You guys good?

- Mm-hmm.
- Okay, so it looks like

Hal Keown likes to take his family

for Friday-night dinner at Chez Maison.

He certainly looks like
he loves his children.

Yeah, every picture is
with him and his kids.

Okay, so, my plan is we grab him,

hold him down, and force him
to sell us the property.

Yeah, that sounds an awful
lot like kidnapping.

Not to mention extortion.

Well, okay, that's one
way to look at it.

I think it's the only way to look at it.

Okay, so then we just force
him to sell us the property.

Or... we show up to the
restaurant and just ask.

- Better. I like your thinking.
- Whenever you're ready.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

[DANIELLE]: You don't
know them like I do.

[CONNOR]: Come on.
They can't be that bad.

Let me know if you need anything else.

- Yes, thank you.
- Thanks.

You gotta think of it this way,

the glass is half-full.

Sorry, but with my family,
the glass is more half-empty.

[SIGHS]

Danielle...

at some point, you've got to forgive.

Or not.

[JESS]: We're going on a secret mission.

- Are you in?
- It's not secret, it's just dinner.

Well, if you're making
dinner, then we're in.

Even better, I'm paying.

- Even Better.
- Oh, we're in.

Yeah, we're in.

- Uh, we'll catch up with you, okay?
- Okay.

[SIMON]: So, what's the plan again?

[BREE]: We agreed on kidnapping...

Hey.

The stage is all yours if you want it.

I can't. I'm not ready.

You're never going to feel ready.

You know, you've just got to dive in.

And drown?

Come on...

I'm not going to let you drown.

What are you doing?

Rule number one...

never go on stage unannounced.

Hey, I've got a treat for y'all today,

a new emerging country artist.

Now, this is her first gig,
so she's a little nervous,

but I think she's got talent...

and I know you're going
to think so, too.

So give it up for Emma Rogers.

[APPLAUSE AND CHEERS]

[CLEARS THROAT]

So this is called "Sometime."

♪ I've never been the kind ♪

♪ To wear a one-size-fits-all dream... ♪

[STOPS STRUMMING]

[STRUGGLING WITH RHYTHM] ♪ Like
the sound of singing my own song... ♪

[TRAILS OFF ON CHORD]

Take it from the intro?

[♪♪♪]

♪ Never been the kind ♪

♪ To wear a one-size-fits-all dream ♪

♪ I like the sound of
singing my own song ♪

♪ Followed every broken road ♪

♪ But it never felt right to me ♪

♪ I couldn't find a place
where I belonged ♪

♪ Sometimes ♪

♪ When the night is dark ♪

♪ And the world ♪

♪ Wants to take my heart ♪

♪ And it feels like the
sun will never shine... ♪

[MICK]: All right, I'll see
you back at the office,

and let Dilpher know

I'm not making any deals, all right?

Okay, thanks.

So much for closing your eyes

and pretending everything's
going to be okay.

Well, it's hard to close your eyes

when there are people
taking swings at you.

They're shutting down

my biggest development
project in Chicago.

Oh, no, Mick.

I'm sorry. It's probably
not the best time

to be looking at wedding sites.

Oh, no, it's fine.

It's keeping my mind off the bad stuff.

Yeah, me too.

I am still trying to figure out

what I want to do next.

Any ideas?

Not really...

but I miss curating,

especially helping young
artists get their start.

[CHUCKLES]

What? You think that's funny?

No, no, it's just you.

It's just you're always so
busy helping everybody else,

you have no time for yourself.

It's a good thing. It's admirable.

[CHUCKLES]

Oh, look...

they must have just had a wedding here.

Ah...

Hasn't changed, has it,
since we got married here?

It's a little drier.

I remember trying to
walk down the aisle,

with my heels digging in the ground,

just praying, "Don't fall.

Please don't fall."

Thomas kept whispering,
"She's gonna fall...

She's gonna fall."

But I didn't, did I?

No. You didn't.

Kevin? What are you still doing here?

Don't even ask.

Mom wants us to get
married on the Bluff,

but Sarah and I still
haven't picked a date yet.

[LAUGHS]

Oh, the Bluff...

Trace and I talked about getting
married here when we were kids.

Actually, I still go here sometimes

when I'm trying to figure stuff out.

So how are you doing?

Oh, you know, everything
is a little bit crazy.

Well, I'm impressed.

What, that my life is imploding?

No, that you stuck up for
what you believe in.

You're a hero.

I'm definitely not a hero.

Yeah, you are. A hero is just

someone who makes a decision

that no one else has
the courage to make.

So... the Bluff.

Yeah, Mom says it's the place
where dreams come true.

[CHUCKLES] I do remember
that from the brochure.

[LAUGHS]

Oh, now it's your turn?

To convince you to go back on the road?

Nah, you know as well as I do

no one can convince you of anything.

But you're not going to
stop trying, are you?

I wouldn't be much of a
manager if I didn't try.

You always did have a
good eye for talent.

Are you going to introduce me?

Mark, she's talented,
but she's not ready.

Don't you think you ought
to leave that up to her?

Hey, Emma.

Emma Rogers,

this is Mark Hall.

- He was my manager...
- I know who he is.

Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Hall.

I'm Mark to my friends.

I saw you onstage.

I'm not sure about your
lead guitar, but...

you're the real deal.

Well, if that's it, I'm gonna...

Not quite...

not yet. I, uh, think I'll
stick around for a drink.

Make yourself at home.

First round's on me.

Just the first?

Gotta keep the lights on.

I'll get you that drink.

Much obliged.

So, I'm thinking the Bluff
will work out perfectly

for Kevin and Sarah.

Oh, yeah, that's great.

That's a beautiful spot.

And for music, I would
prefer a band over a DJ.

It's more expensive, but
the music makes the night.

Well, then, a band it is.

- Perfect for the first dance.
- Yeah...

- and a harpist for the ceremony...
- Mm-hm.

... and the first kiss.

Uh... so, Mick,

back there at the gazebo, um...

I'm thinking there's a million reasons

why that was a bad idea.

And very few why it was a good one.

Yes.

We've been down that road.

We know where it leads.

Invariably, it will lead us there again.

Exactly, so...

- I don't think we should...
- Yeah, I...

- Yeah, yeah.
- Okay.

There he is, come on.

Hey, whoa, hey... we, uh,
we can't just seat ourselves.

Peck?

Party of six? Right this way.

Do we have a plan?

Who needs plans?

[BREE]: Um... everybody?

Do you want to talk to him?

Do you want me to talk to him?

- I could, I'm an attorney.
- I'm an attorney, too.

True.

[JESS, LOUDLY] It's so nice

to be spending our five-year
anniversary here, David Peck.

We've been here before?

Um, this is, after all, where
we got engaged, David.

And I know how much family means to you.

- Yes.
- Of course.

This is also where I
told you I was pregnant.

With our twins.

[DANIELLE]: Aw, little Shannon...

Yeah, and Kayje.

Kayje?

And I cried when... he...

he hit his first home run.

And I cried at Shannon's first recital.

Aw...

And when Kayje graduated high school.

[CLEARING THROAT]

That's when I'm going to
be crying so, so much.

It's just too bad

that Hal Keown won't sell
us the bed and breakfast.

- [SIGHING IN EXASPERATION]
- Shame.

A shame...

I appreciate the effort, Jess,

but Andy Medina and his wife

tried to do the same thing last week.

Well... that didn't work
out as planned, so...

Jess O'Brien, may I have this dance?

Yes, you may, David Peck.

It's okay.

We're going to be okay.

Okay.

We're always... going to be okay.

Okay.

Kayje?

That was Connor.

Okay, well, next time,
let's name 'em together.

[CHUCKLING] Okay.

Do you want to dance?

With no music?

I don't know,

it's a bit of a Rom-com
cliche, isn't it?

Do you know, I think I actually put that

- in "Eternal Caroline."
- Yeah.

Maybe I could it put
it in my next one...

"Step in Time, Caroline,"

or how about, "Carry On, Caroline"?

Excuse me.

Uh, Bree...

Sorry, excuse me.

Bree!

Bree... Bree... are you okay?

Um...

No, I'm not. I, um...

I feel like we're not connecting,

and I don't know why.

Uh... yeah.

Yeah, no, I feel it, too.

I think we're both trying too hard.

And we're not... picking
up where we left off.

Like we used to.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Maybe...

maybe we just need to get out
of our heads a little bit.

Like... do and not think?

Mm.

What is going on between you and Mick?

Nothing, we just decided to be friends.

Oh, come on, Nell, at
this point in our life,

it's better for everyone, including us.

It is smart, it is safe,

and it is sensible.

And maybe it's silly.

Megan,

I have had a blessed life,

charmed in almost every way for sure,

but I've gathered up my
fair share of mistakes,

and I can tell you this...

if I had not,

I would not be here
now with you, oh, no,

and I probably would not
have my wonderful sons,

and I wouldn't have my
beautiful grandchildren.

We hurt a lot of people, Nell...

and, oh, we hurt each other.

And how do you know that
that would happen again?

Because it could.

Ah...

and if it does?

You'll heal yourself.

It's a lot easier to live with mistakes

than regrets.

Well, maybe you can find another inn.

I don't know if you know how hard it is

to find the perfect B and B.

Wasn't your last place perfect?

I don't know if you know how hard it is

to find two perfect B and Bs.

Or one perfect guy.

I think my head's done talking.

Does that mean you're ready
to listen to your heart?

[SIGHING SADLY]

Simon isn't the one.

I just really, really,
really wish he was.

How about you?

How are things with Danielle?

[SIGHS] I don't know.

Sometimes, it feels like
we're not as compatible

as we used to be.

Well, what happened?

Well, lately,

it just seems like we're
on different pages,

but, um, I'm not going to give up.

We've been through too much.

And I'm not going to give up

on my new inn.

[FOOTSTEPS RUNNING AWAY]

Oh, here she comes.

You don't have a plan, do you?

Oh, yeah, I've got a plan...
a really horrible plan,

and it involves very, very high heels.

Connor, I know how to
make you feel better.

We're going shopping.

[FOOTSTEPS RUNNING AWAY]

[♪♪♪]

Hey, man, how are you?

- Hi, Mick.
- Hey...

How does it feel to be home?

Like I never left.

You know, this place has
always been about the music,

but I gotta give Chris credit.

The books are meticulous.

- At least he was good for something.
- Yeah.

You know, I wanted to thank
you for trusting in me, Mick.

I won't let you down again.

Well, that's good to hear.

At least I'll have one
partner who's on the level.

Yeah, I kind of heard.

How are you doing?

I'll get through it.

And Abby?

She'll find her way.

Yeah. Yeah, she will.

All right, see ya, Mick.

[♪♪♪]

[WOMAN SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY]

It has to be done.

Without a doubt,

it will triple our money on that easily.

Absolutely.

Good afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Medina.

- Yes?
- Hi.

I am Shannon Kayje.

I represent the Pecks,

the Boston Pecks, from B... Boston.

And why would the Boston
Pecks want to talk to us?

Mr. Medina,

Mr. and Mrs. Peck have noticed

that you're expanding
your property portfolio

up and down the coast,

and I am here as a courtesy

to let you know that they,
too, are interested

in the little inn in Chesapeake Shores.

I wasn't aware the Pecks were involved.

They are,

and I would be remiss
if I didn't remind you

of the ramifications of
an unsightly bidding w*r.

Is it true? Stockholm in ' ?

I am neither at liberty
to confirm or deny.

How do I know you are
who you say you are?

It does seem rather convenient.

Maybe I can help clear things up.

David Peck. Sorry I'm late.

- I see you've met my...
- Meet Shannon Kayje, his assistant.

[CLEARING THROAT]

I've let them know that your parents

would like to avoid a bidding w*r.

Ah, yes.

Those are so unsightly.

The Pecks would have
loved to have been here,

but they're currently unpacking

from a soiree in Gstaad.

The one with the "G"?

[QUIETLY] Gstaad, so...

So there's a black-and-white
photographer

your mom wants us to meet in New York...

- New York?
- And she also thought

we could set up some appointments

at some bridal shops in D.C.?

[SIGHS]

I don't know if I can handle
a whole year of this.

Well, I guess if it's
what everyone wants.

Well, what do you want?

I just want you.

I just want you.

You know, we O'Briens have a tendency

of overcomplicating everything.

- And my family, not so much.
- Hmm...

maybe there's a compromise.

I'm good with whatever you want.

You mean it?

I do.

Then I do, too.

- Easy...
- [CHUCKLING]

Um, hey, you know, when
we talk about the future

and our families,

I'm a little concerned about...

about what you say.

What do you mean?

Well, I know you're not
close with your family,

but, lately, I'm getting
a lot closer with mine,

and it hasn't always been great,

but it's getting better.

I know, but that's your family,

not mine.

I know,

but even when things were really bad,

I always had hope that
they would get better,

but you don't seem that
bothered by your situation.

Connor, every family is different,

and mine's... not like yours,

but that's what I like about you.

In fact, I, um...

I love you.

[JESS]: I'm just saying, if
the inn doesn't work out,

we should be spies.

[DAVID]: You told them who I really am.

[JESS]: No, you told them
you were David Peck,

but you were actually just
playing the part of David Peck.

[DAVID]: But I am David Peck.

So my mom called.

Oh, how is Deidra?

She's good, but she said

that some weird couple,
the Medinas, called,

and they started babbling

about not wanting to
repeat "Stockholm in ' "?

That was unsightly.

Yeah, and she said

that the Medinas started
apologizing profusely,

and they wanted to send their regards

to a "Shannon Kayje."

They asked me if I knew
anything about it.

And what did you say?

Well, I said that Shannon Kayje

was the best thing to
happen to this family

in a long time.

Well, you're the best thing that
happened to me in a long time.

[SIGHS HAPPILY]

It's perfect.

[ELECTRICITY SURGES, BULB POPS]

[SHOP BELL JINGLES]

Can't find the words?

No... not this time.

Well, I think that I might.

It's an idea that I've had

for the ending of my
latest Caroline novel.

"Step in Time, Caroline"?

[CHUCKLING] Yeah. I was hoping that

I might run it by you.

Actually, Simon, um,

I need to talk to you about
something, and it's...

"He looked out at the water's edge,

seeing her blonde hair reflect

the last rays of light
from the setting sun."

Very pretty, but...

"But he knew that it was time to leave,

that their love was not destined

to stand the tests of time."

[CHUCKLES RUEFULLY]
You know me, I love cliches,

the bread and butter
of all hack novelists.

"For although he... loved her dearly,

their time together was but a sonnet...

a minuet... a precious moment."

[WHISPERING] Simon...

Bree... I'm reading.

"So he turned away,

knowing that her love

had changed him forever, and hoping

that his love had done
the same for her."

Yeah...

I don't know where I'd
be if you hadn't...

"He sees through her

to the point where she is invisible."

Oh...

[FOLDING PAPER]

I knew... I knew that you
were unhappy, Bree...

It...

... but it would hurt me too much

to know that I'm responsible.

[EXHALES, WITH A SOB]

- I'm so sorry...
- No, no.

[SNIFFLES]

[SIGHS]

Oh, thank you.

So I was wondering if I could
make the toast this time.

Oh, sure. Have at it.

I have been in love only
one time in my life,

and it did not turn out well.

Um, no offense, Megan,

but maybe I should do
the toast next time.

- I'm not finished.
- Oh.

But I still care about that person,

and I don't want to walk
away from what could be

by fearing what was.

I've hired a local
harpist for the wedding,

and I've talked to Sarah
about the invitations.

Oh, the O'Briens make
everything complicated.

Overly complicated.

[CLINKING GLASSES]

Now, you should know
that with Mark Hall,

you've got to take everything
with a grain of salt.

I kind of got that vibe.

So... what'd he offer you?

What most people would
sell their soul for.

[CHUCKLES]

Sounds about right... and?

And I'm not ready, and I
got this familiar feeling,

the same one I got before I
ditched my boyfriend in Atlanta.

You sign up, you lose control.

Like switching out one bad
relationship for another.

You know...

I don't feel that way with you.