A Brush with Love (2019)

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And just have fun!

There are no rights

or wrongs in art.

There are no mistakes,

there's no end goal,

or perfect finished product.

What we're trying to do here

is just take what's in your

heart and put it on the canvas.

Miss Jamie?

Yes, Lizzie?

How do we know

what's in our hearts?

Oh, well, we don't always know.

But that's why we're here,

right?

To figure it out.

'Kay.

Oh, sorry.

Sorry.

Excuse me, my fault.

My fault.

Thanks.

So.

What do you think?

I think it's amazing.

We could build out

multiple rooms,

we could do reception, a gallery

so we could have art shows

and community events.

I mean, I think it's perfect.

And this is just

our second location.

Wait till you see

what I've planned

for our third and fourth.

You're so excited.

I am.

It's what I love to do.

I've spent my life

building businesses,

and we all know this past

year of retirement

has been hard on me.

Hard on all of us.

This is a dream come true.

Jamie needs help expanding

Canvas Creations,

and I need to be working again,

and you get me out of the house.

Okay?

Yes.

How do we make this a reality?

Let's talk terms.

Okay.

Thank you.

Have I told you in the last five

minutes how much I love you?

No, not in the last

five minutes.

Aww.

Should I come back later?

No, we'll stop.

It's not our fault,

spring is in the air.

Yeah, which would be

a great excuse,

except you guys were

like this last winter,

and summer, and fall.

I gotta go.

Sugar?

Mmmwah.

Bye.

Bye.

Ooh, you two are cute.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Well, maybe it's time

to start dating again?

I mean, it's been a year.

Oh, what?

Please, just

- change the subject.

- Change the subject?

All right, speaking of

subject change...

Mmhmm?

I just toured a space

that would be perfect

for the second Canvas Creations.

That's great, but.

Canvas Creations was supposed

to be the thing you did

on the side of painting,

and if you expand, you're not

gonna have time to paint,

or submit to showcases

and exhibitions.

Which brings me

to my exciting news.

I just learned that

with three weeks

till the Cherry Blossom

Arts Festival,

the festival lost its usual

venue of The Windsor Manor,

and is switching

to the Botanical Gardens.

Oh, that is very exciting.

Which means that as head

and sole employee

of the special events

permitting office,

I'm gonna be working directly

with the organizers

of the arts festival.

I could put in a good word

for you.

For your submission for

the emerging artist showcase.

That's very sweet.

And I do appreciate

your meddling.

But I didn't submit.

What?

Why not?

Because I'm not painting, and I

haven't been in almost a year.

And even if I was painting,

every year I submit

to the festival

and get rejected.

I know it's hard, but

you have to keep trying.

You can't give up.

I don't want to.

But every year, I watch another

artist win the festival's prize,

a solo show in Paris.

My dream.

And I'm happy for them,

I... I mean, I really am.

It's just, it's starting

to feel like

it's never gonna happen for me.

And this is my dream.

I don't know how to make it

more than a dream.

I've got an idea.

Come.

I'm back!

Not that I'm complaining,

'cause this is literally

my favourite place on earth,

but what are we doing here?

We are getting you supplies.

Ooh, for what, exactly?

I think I already own almost

everything in the store.

You don't have poster board.

And why do I need poster board?

Ooh, for my sixth grade

science project?

Remember four years ago when

I went through that rough patch

and I hated my job working

for the event planner,

and had no luck dating?

I remember a lot of ice cream

sundae pity parties.

They were delicious.

And then, I heard about that job

at the special events

permitting office, my dream job,

and then I got it,

and then about a month later,

I met Tom.

And I'm happy for you, but

I'm just a little confused.

How's that relate

to poster board?

It wasn't luck,

it wasn't destiny.

I made it happen with...

No...

- A vision board.

- A vision board?

I made that vision board, and

then all my dreams came true.

They came true because

you took action

and went after what you wanted.

Not because you collaged.

I took action because

my vision board

helped me realize what I wanted.

Ava.

No.

Jamie.

As an artist, I'm sure

you'll agree

that images are very powerful,

and when you have a clear vision

of what you want,

you'll find a clear path

to achieving it.

Besides, what have

you got to lose?

My artistic dignity.

We'll take everything.

We're not taking any of it.

Oh, this too.

No need to thank me.

I wasn't going to.

If you're walking me home to get

those collaging supplies

in my door...

Actually, there's another reason

I'm walking you home,

and I'm sorry I waited

until now to bring it up.

Oh, you finally

rented out your unit.

That's what I wanted

to talk to you about.

I know it's sudden, but it kinda

just happened overnight.

Hey, neighbour.

Please tell me your brother

is not my new...

I'm sorry.

I know Max drives you crazy.

He doesn't drive me crazy.

Okay yeah, he drives me crazy.

But you know how much trouble

I was having finding a sublet.

And he never stays anywhere

for long.

He'll be gone

before you know it.

Promise?

Hey.

Hey.

Oh.

Okay.

So, I thought you were

in San Diego.

Oh, that was last spring.

I was in Tucson, and then Boise,

and then Ava mentioned

a temp job back here,

and I thought "why not?"

Max got a job as a

landscape architect.

Groundskeeper.

You got a master's degree

in landscape architecture

to then work as a groundskeeper

at the botanical gardens?

Where Jamie might be displaying

her work next month

at the Cherry Blossom

Arts Festival.

If she vision boards.

Not only will I see you

at the gardens,

but I will see you at home, too.

Would you believe it?

Great big world, and we end up

living right next to each other.

I really can't believe it...

Okay.

Who knows, maybe you'll even

like having him

as your neighbour.

And if achieving your dreams

isn't reason enough

to vision board,

you can always collage

a picture of Max moving away.

Well, that's reason enough

for me.

You need help with those?

You know what,

this is the last of it.

Um, and I'm sure Jamie

doesn't mind helping me out?

Thank you.

Ready? Let's go.

Oh yeah.

All right. Good luck,

you two.

Really, no matter how long

it's been since I've seen you,

you're still the same.

Flecks of paint in your hair

and everything.

Well, I am a painter...

That's what I love about you.

You know, the...

the paint.

Right.

Welcome home.

Thanks, neighbour.

Oh, if you ever want to come by

for a beer,

I microbrew my own.

Oh, that is a tempting offer

I'll keep in mind.

Yeah, and I'll do the same.

Yes?

Hey, you forgot your...

Collaging supplies.

So...

You are collaging.

Not yet, but more and more,

I'm thinking about it.

Uh...

Thanks.

Hey, Dad.

Hi, honey.

The real estate agent

just sent over the lease.

We need to decide by the end

of the week.

Well, why wait?

I mean, the space is exactly

what we're looking for.

Let's sign.

You don't want to give it

a little bit more thought?

No.

Why?

Are you having second thoughts?

No.

I'm certain I wanna do this.

I love building this out

and getting to work with you,

but I wanna make sure

you're sure.

Well, I'm sure.

I'll look over the lease now.

Love you.

Love you. Bye.

Good morning!

Morning.

You going for a run?

Yup.

Me too.

Have a great run.

Jamie, call me crazy,

but I'm starting to think

that you're unhappy

that we're neighbours.

Did I do something

to bother you?

You mean besides a lifetime of

pranks and jokes at my expense?

Max, every time I'm around you,

I get hurt or humiliated.

Woah. That is not fair.

Okay, give me one example.

Okay.

Third grade.

You nicknamed me

Jamie Smellyman.

We were kids.

Which stuck with me through

high school when you wrote me

love letters for an entire year

to prank me into thinking

I had a secret admirer.

That was...

A joke? Oh, I know, Max.

With you, everything's a joke.

On me.

Every time you're around me,

you're teasing or immature.

You're describing

15-year-old Max.

We're adults now,

so can we start over?

Okay.

Good.

Running buddies?

Fine.

Good.

Ohhh!!

Uh, sorry.

Yeah.

Let's, uh... Can we try

that again?

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, um...

Oh, your... your painting.

Uh, you workin' on any showcases

or something?

No, um, I'm not showing

right now.

Uh, I mean...

Why not?

Because I'm not painting

right now.

Okay.

I opened an art school a year

ago and I'm focusing on that.

Okay, well, uh, what about

your dating life.

What happened there?

You were dating someone,

and like...

Actually, I forgot something

at home.

I'll run back.

So, how's it been with Max?

Hmm, fine.

Fine?

Oh no, that bad?

Hmm.

Worse?

Ehh... Well, remember, you

can have anything you want

if you just...

Please don't say vision board.

Okay.

But speaking of vision boards,

I brought mine.

Ava!

I just don't want you to give up

on your dreams.

Okay, what if I'm not giving up

on my dreams,

what if my dreams are just...

changing?

And what if they're not?

Why don't you just vision board

to double check?

Because I don't collage.

Then paint.

I asked myself what

I really wanted.

That I made a board, and

I focused on it every day,

and it came true.

Guess who I'm about

to meet with?

Who?

The curator of the Cherry

Blossom Arts Festival.

I could put in a good word for

the emerging artist showcase.

Thank you.

I've mentioned

you're relentless, right?

Once or twice.

Well, Renee, it was so nice

to meet you.

And you, too.

It's so nice to put

a face to a name.

Mmhmm.

And thank you so much

for expediting the permits.

When we lost our venue, I didn't

know what we were gonna do.

Ah, my pleasure.

I know what the festival means

to this town,

and the botanical gardens is

going to be a gorgeous venue.

And so convenient.

The Herman Arts Foundation

is just down the street.

York and Seventh.

Oh.

That's a block away from

my best friend's art school,

Canvas Creations?

Funny enough, the head of

the Herman Arts Foundation

was thinking about stopping in

and asking about

painting lessons.

Well, actually...

Does your friend not do

painting lessons?

Oh, no, no, no.

She does, but speaking

of my friend...

Oh, hi Michael.

I missed the meeting?

Sorry.

I'll fill you in.

The permitting is taken care of,

and everything is on schedule.

Oh, and that art school

down the street from us,

the one that you were looking at

for painting classes?

The teacher sounds great.

Hey.

Guess who has a private showing

with the curator of

the art festival?

I'm hoping it's you?

Renee's coming here on Thursday

to review your work

for the emerging

artist showcase.

Which would be great, except I

have no work for her to review.

What about the landscapes?

I submitted all my best stuff

last year.

Wait, you're painting?

Not exactly...

Vision boarding?

Show me.

Now.

Jamie... It's beautiful.

Well, I thought about

what I wanted,

and this just came to me.

It's after I win the showcase,

my first solo show in Paris.

This is an exhibit of my art

in a colonnade

and this is the man I love

bringing me a rose

to congratulate me.

In this moment, I have

everything I've ever wanted.

And although this may

never happen,

I have to say thank you.

I'm painting again.

I'm happy for you.

Now finish it so it can happen,

because you are about

to make all your dreams

come true.

One final signature.

And congratulations.

Thank you.

Thank you!

Should we celebrate?

I, uh, saw a donut shop

down the street.

We could review our notes

for our meeting

with the contractors.

Do you mind if we do

it tomorrow?

I know, I know, we have

so much to do,

but I have class later, and

I wanna get some painting in.

Ava got me a showing

with the curator of the Cherry

Blossoms Art Festival.

That's wonderful, honey.

So, you're painting again.

Oh, hi.

Hi.

Um, am I too late to join

the art class?

Uh...

Do you take drop-ins?

Of course.

'Kay.

Come on in.

Thanks.

Um... they're all...

Extremely talented artists?

Yes, that too.

I didn't realize this is

a school for children.

Sorry about the mix-up.

Oh, don't be intimidated.

It was everyone's first day,

once.

It's for kids.

It's for the young at heart.

Come on.

So, today, we're learning

about composition.

Okay.

Okay.

I'm Jamie, by the way.

Hi, I'm Michael.

Lovely.

And the light is coming from?

Here.

Very good.

How am I doing?

Well, we don't give grades here,

but you're doing great.

You really caught

the light here,

which is difficult.

It's a little too controlled,

a little too concerned

with the outcome.

You can see all that from this?

Art is very revealing.

Don't b*at yourself up over it.

I actually struggle with it

in my work, too.

So, what do you do

to counteract it?

Well, when I remember to,

I try to let go of expectations

of perfection.

Mmhmm.

And just relax and... let myself

enjoy the creative process.

So, what do you suggest I do?

Take a new canvas,

and this time, don't make,

just... let yourself feel.

Go on.

Okay.

I'll see you soon.

Bye, Miss Jamie.

Bye, Lizzie.

Remember, composition!

Bye.

So.

What did you think?

I think the jury's out

on my innate creativity,

but uh, the upside is, I've got

a lot of kindling, so...

No, look, this is progress.

Don't give up yet, it was

just your first lesson.

Yeah.

I could definitely use another.

Yeah, you might like the 13

to 15-year-old class better.

Or maybe a one-on-one.

Um, do you offer

private instruction?

I do.

Do you have availability

Thursday, 5:00 PM?

I do.

That would be perfect.

You have a date?

It's a lesson.

He's a student.

It's professional.

Oh!

But he is really handsome.

And he has an accent.

Oh, maybe.

Have you decided what you're

going to show Renee tomorrow?

No.

I wanted to paint something new,

but what are we doing here?

Max is redoing our garden.

Max.

Does that mean he's meeting

us here?

Yeah.

Why?

Don't tell me you're gonna

run away just to avoid him.

I wouldn't phrase it

like that, but...

Hey, guys.

Hmm?

Thanks.

Thank you.

You good?

Yeah.

Uh, Renee and I will be by

at 10:00 on Thursday.

Good luck painting.

Thank you, I need the good luck.

You headed home?

I can, um, walk you.

Uh, you know, actually,

I have to go to the Farmer's

Market, so...

That's perfect.

I have to head there

and pick up some basil,

I'm making pesto for dinner.

Pesto?

Yeah.

So, uh, did I hear Ava say

that you were painting again?

Yeah.

I'm working on a submission

for a showcase.

Oh, that's awesome.

I was actually getting

kinda sad,

thinking that you weren't

going to make art anymore.

I'm kind of a big fan.

What?

I remember when you were a kid,

you'd be out in your yard for hours,

just painting with whatever

you could find.

Chalk, sticks, dirt.

Do you remember when you made

that massive mud mural?

That was awesome.

Yeah, well, too bad

you can't make a living

off of sidewalk art, right?

Yeah, Ava also told me

your school's going well.

Yeah.

My dad and I are actually

teaming up

to open some new locations.

Congrats, that's...

that's awesome.

Hold on.

If you're running two locations,

and working with kids,

where's that going to leave time

for painting?

I'll paint on the side.

Uh, Jamie, you are not

a paint on the side-er,

don't you think you should be

focusing on your art?

Oh, what, so now you're

an expert

on how I should live my life?

Well, hang on a second.

Let me get a pen,

I'll just take notes.

Okay.

First note, commit to your art.

Really?

You're giving me advice

on how to commit?

I could commit.

To what?

Uh, to following my heart,

even though half the time

I have no clue

where that takes me.

Okay, according to Ava,

over the past six years,

it's taken you to over

a dozen cities,

jobs, and girlfriends.

Uh, okay, I am trying to figure

out what I want, okay?

Maybe.

Or maybe it's just you

like "the new," "the chase,"

and then when something

loses its novelty...

Like I said.

I'm figuring out what I want.

I'm not as lucky as you.

You've always known

what you want... to paint.

Well, as usual, Max, this has

been... uh, interesting.

Okay, wait.

Let me guess.

You forgot something at home,

and now you have to run

and get it.

Bye, Max.

See you at home.

Thank you.

What time is it?

Oh, time to wake up.

Renee is gonna be here

in less than an hour.

Have you decided what

you're gonna show...

Oh, Jamie, it's beautiful.

Renee is gonna love it.

Um... I'm not showing her that.

Then why were you up

all night painting it?

Because, I felt... inspired.

But I'm not showing Renee

a vision board.

We'll just, uh, display some

of my old landscapes

I haven't submitted before.

I'll go clean up.

Hmm.

So, Jamie.

Yes.

When did you start painting?

When I was in high school.

Well, actually, I guess

I've always been painting,

in some form or another.

I mean, when I was a kid

I used to sit and make art

with anything I could find,

but I started seriously painting

when I was 15,

and then art school,

and got an MFA.

Well.

You are incredibly talented,

and there are so many successful

elements here.

But... I'm just not feeling

the emotion.

Some of your work feels

as if it's forced,

almost as if you're

playing it safe.

Do you have anything else that

maybe I could take a look at?

Not at this time.

Well then, I thank you

for sharing.

It has truly been a privilege...

Actually, she does.

No, I don't.

She does.

You do.

I don't.

She does.

It's beautiful.

It's from Jamie's new series

about... dreams.

Well then, I would

love to see it.

Right this way.

I love it.

It's heartfelt, and bold,

and it takes a chance.

Do you think you can get it to

me in time for the art festival?

Yes!

So I'm in the showcase?

Mmhmm.

This is in the showcase?

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Vision.

Board.

Hey.

Woah, you've been busy.

Uh, just some potential plans,

how we could use the space,

a list of contractors

and vendors,

and the start of

an operations manual

for hiring and best practices.

I've also emailed it to you.

Dad.

You've done so much!

Eh, I'm excited,

and I've got the time,

and I know you got a lot

on your plate.

Well, it's just until I turn

in this painting,

and then I promise, you will

have my undivided attention.

Okay, honey.

I almost forgot the most

important part.

What's that?

Donuts!

Don't get enough of me at home.

Ulgh!

Sorry.

How's work going?

A walk in the park.

It's only my fourth day

so we'll see.

Four days. Wow, that's

a commitment for you.

Can I take a look?

Sure.

It's beautiful.

Well, it's easy to make

something beautiful

when all this is your subject.

You're modest, but you're right.

Cherry blossom season is

the best time of the year.

When I was homesick, this is

pretty much what I thought of.

Yeah, they're pretty perfect.

Their form, their colour,

their composition.

You know what's funny, I never

really thought of them like that.

Well, what do you think about?

How they make me feel?

And how is that?

Like perfection does exist,

although fleeting, like life.

It's all the more precious

for its uncertainty.

Ava told me that you got

accepted into that showcase.

Ah, with her help, yes.

And first prize is a solo show

in Paris, your dream.

Surprised you remember that.

Really? We've known each other

for 24 years,

you'd think you mentioned Paris

once or twice

or a thousand times.

Yeah, it's an artist's cliche.

A show in Paris.

Who cares if it's cliche.

You know for once I think

I can get behind

your cavalier attitude.

Did I just make you smile?

No, I smiled on my own.

Oh, okay.

Thank you. I should get going.

Thank you for the walk.

You're welcome.

Come back.

Oh, bring your students.

That's a good idea.

Yeah, I know. I'm full of them.

Hey.

Hi.

You ready?

Yes.

I chose bottles because

painting glass is tricky,

especially in this light.

So it forces us to stop

and really look.

You know?

And then upon studying it,

you realize it's...

it's so much more than just

glass and a bottle.

Highlights, lowlights,

shade, tone?

How do you know that?

I love art.

Uh-huh.

I painted when I was young.

I actually had delusions of

being a professional artist.

Ah!

Yeah.

Well, in the art world,

we call delusions "dreams."

Hmm.

Uh, so what happened?

I wanted a career path

with a bit more stability.

Mm.

But also I found it too hard

to put my work out there,

to put myself out there

in that way.

Mm, I know what you mean.

Plus, I hate getting messy.

Ah, well, that may be hard

to avoid,

because art is... messy.

I have an idea.

Baby steps putting yourself

out there.

Canvas Creations is having

our spring show.

Maybe you could display

something.

I'll give it some thought.

What about you?

What's your work like, you know,

what do you paint?

Whoo, not really sure

how to answer that.

Well, I took a year away

from painting,

and now I'm back with

something different,

it looks different,

it feels different.

So, will you show me this

magical painting of yours?

Yeah.

I'd love to...

When it's done.

That means I get to see

you again.

I'd like that.

So, how was your date?

It wasn't a date,

it was a lesson.

But, I think we might

see each other again.

Like, as a date, or a lesson?

I'm not sure, just as it seemed

like he was gonna ask me out,

he got a phone call

and had to leave.

Oh, and how's the Canvas

Creations expansion?

Honestly, I feel like I'm not

really pulling my weight,

with all the painting I'm doing

for the showcase.

And what happens if you win

the showcase?

Are you really gonna want

to stop working

on your solo show in Paris

to do marketing?

I don't know.

Think about it.

Well, aren't I full of

good ideas?

Don't make me remind you of

all the bad ideas

you've had over the years.

Let's see.

"Golf cart in a lake"

ring a bell?

That was a good one.

You know what, let's focus

on the present.

Mmhmm.

I got another good idea.

When you're done here, come

meet me at the rose garden,

I'll come give you a special

behind the scenes tour.

Oh, thank you, but I'm busy.

I can't hear you.

And I'll see you later.

I...

So, uh, this is our

next project.

Wow.

Yeah, we, uh, just finished

the design

and then we go into

the planting process.

Well, do you think you'll stick

around long enough

to see it finished?

I don't know.

But, I bet you're eager to have

a new neighbour, so...

Actually, I was kinda learning

to enjoy

having you as a neighbour.

Oh thanks, Jamie.

I wish it didn't need the

"actually," or "kind of",

or "learning to,"

but besides that,

yeah, I think that is the nicest

thing you've ever said to me.

You're welcome.

Oh, we're, uh, interviewing

for the landscape

architect position.

I'm confused.

You have a Master's in

landscape architecture.

I do.

So you're a landscape architect.

Yeah, I am.

So, why don't you apply

for the position?

No, no, no.

Way too much responsibility.

Ahh.

It's all managing,

and coordinating,

and bureaucracy, and

as the groundskeeper,

I just get to play

in the dirt all day.

Of course.

Of course.

And you know, who knows how long

I wanna be around.

There's no way I'm getting tied

down with these obligations

and responsibilities.

You mean "life?"

No, that's not life.

Life is passion and fun

and travelling, and...

Life should be an adventure.

Me personally, I don't want

to have any regrets.

But never committing to anything

has regrets of its own.

Now who's the expert

on someone else's life?

You're exasperating.

Yet, you are smiling.

Let's go.

Ava said that your vision board

was going well.

Oh, she did, did she?

Yeah.

What else did she say?

She mentioned something

about a shadowy dream man.

Oh, it was in passing, but...

This dream man, who is he?

I don't know.

What do you think he's like?

Well, he's perfect.

Sounds like me.

He's also too humble to know

he's perfect.

Also sounds like me.

Okay.

He's... kind, and passionate,

charitable, intelligent,

well, he loves art, and of

course he's very handsome.

Of course.

But, how does he make you feel?

'Cause there's

tons of intelligent,

smart, articulate men out there,

me for example,

but what matters is

how he makes you feel.

Hmm.

I'll give it some thought.

Right now, I have to go.

Hi.

Hi.

I'm sorry I had to

run off yesterday,

and we didn't get to finish

our conversation

about seeing each other again.

For another lesson.

I was thinking more like a date.

Ah.

Sure.

Okay.

Uh, tomorrow night?

Great.

Perfect.

Okay...

I walked out without

giving this to you...

But, uh, I, uh,

saw it in a florist,

and it made me think of you.

It's breathtaking.

See you tomorrow night?

Yes.

The vision board man is Michael.

It's like he just stepped out

of my painting.

This is weird.

I mean, there has to be a

logical explanation for it.

Sometimes in life, there

are no logical explanations.

Like with love.

Is that Michael?

No, it's Max.

Max who?

Max, your brother?

Excuse me, my brother

is texting you,

and you're smiling.

But you're not just like,

"smiling" you are smiling.

I'm not smiling like anything.

I'm definitely not smiling

like that.

Nobody is smiling like that.

Ava, you asked us to get along,

so we're getting along.

That's it.

Fine.

Surprises, surprises.

You actually showed up.

I did.

But I can only stay

for a little.

I'm meeting my dad in an hour.

Okay.

Okay.

Setting up for the Cherry

Blossom Art Festival.

Yeah.

Oh.

Ta-da.

Seriously?

Hey, you still remember

how to drive this thing?

I think?

All right, yeah, you put

one foot in front of the other,

and you pedal.

Let's go.

Yeah.

Why don't you take that one

and we race?

How's that sound?

Is it weird that

we're doing this?

Why would it be weird?

'Cause, this is like

total dating activity,

and we are not dating.

Oh, no, not a date, just,

uh, two friends cycling.

Uh-huh.

Since you brought it up,

uh, what's going on

with your dating life?

I thought for sure

you were going to end up

marrying your ex,

whatever his name was.

Ha, I also thought I would

marry whatever his name was.

So, what happened?

Uh, he said he thought

we'd lost our spark.

Ahh.

And if he stayed with me,

he'd feel like he was making

the safe choice.

Ouch.

Yeah.

Ouch.

What did you think?

Well, I was heartbroken,

and I thought for sure

he was wrong.

I mean, relationships

are more than a spark,

they're history

and compatibility.

Sharing lives.

But now I'm starting to see

he was right,

we would've been settling.

The breakup was really hard.

It made me question everything.

I mean, I... I was so sure my

life would turn out this one way,

and then suddenly

I was 29, single,

my art wasn't panning out

the way I thought it would,

and I realized I couldn't

keep living a dream.

So you opened Canvas Creations?

Yeah.

It was sort of a plan B

that's become a plan A.

What about you?

You dating anyone?

Hmm, no.

Not yet.

Well, this has actually

been fun.

Oh.

I just wish it didn't need

the "actually," again.

I should get going.

But there's something

we should do first.

Remember we always used

to do this after bike rides?

It brings back good memories.

It does.

I do remember the last time

I was at the bikes.

Okay.

It was that spring

when you pulled

the secret admirer prank on me.

Your last letter said

"my secret admirer"

would meet me at the bike

rentals and reveal himself.

I was so excited, I told

all my friends,

and I waited for hours,

and he never came.

I'm sorry, Jamie.

I... I was...

Max, it's okay.

We were kids.

You know, the funny thing is,

I actually really liked

my secret admirer.

I felt like he liked me too,

despite how mad I was

at you for that,

I actually kept the letters,

and I know it's because,

I don't know,

they meant so much to me.

Where'd you get that material,

anyway?

I wrote it.

No, really.

Come on.

Really, I wrote it.

Well, how'd you come up with it?

I thought of you.

Uh, thought of the look

on your face

when you would fall

for the joke.

Yeah, that one.

Bye, Max.

Hey, Renee.

It's Jamie.

I wanted to let you know I'll be

turning in my painting tomorrow.

Hello.

Hi.

Oh, come in, I'm just need

to grab my bag.

Sure.

Wow, it's a lovely place.

Thanks.

Shall we?

Yes.

I thought we'd check out

this music in the parks event.

Yeah.

You okay?

What's going on?

Oh, yeah.

Just a funny coincidence.

Oh, I didn't know they had

live music here.

Mm.

It's a new monthly arts

and culture series.

Different sponsors bring

in musicians and artists.

I'm thinking of hosting

a painting exhibit

here this summer.

You're going to host it?

I might've buried

the lead a bit,

but I actually head up

an arts foundation.

Really?

The Herman Arts Foundation.

The Herman Arts Foundation?

That sponsors the Cherry Blossom

Art Festival?

Yes, yeah.

The painting I told you

I was finishing

is for the emerging

artist showcase.

Really?

Well, what a small world.

Yeah.

Is there something wrong?

Well, I guess I'm just

wondering if this...

is a conflict of interest?

Oh no, no.

It's... it's a happy

coincidence.

I don't judge the showcase,

I have no effect on the outcome.

Ah.

I mean, I'll be at the judging

to represent the foundation,

but I have no sway on who wins.

I see.

So you'll be at the judging.

Of course.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Nothing is wrong.

You are never going to believe

what happened.

What... what's wrong?

How was the date?

Better question is

"who" is the date.

Michael is actually

Michael Herman.

From the Herman Arts Foundation.

No way.

Yes, way.

When I told Renee about

Canvas Creations,

she mentioned the head of

the foundation was interested,

but I didn't realize

that that was Michael.

Ha!

How funny.

No, not funny.

Why?

Who cares?

So you went on a date.

He's not a judge, right?

No, he... he's not a judge.

And I won't be a contestant.

Why not?

Because I can't display a

painting of a shadowy man

giving me the exact rose Michael

gave me standing in front

of the colonnade exactly like

the one he took me on a date

in front of the art exhibition

exactly like the one he plans

on hosting this summer.

Oh yeah, that's bad.

Yeah.

What am I gonna do?

My painting is due in five days,

and I have nothing.

No, you have something.

What?

You have five days.

Great.

I know I said I would

deliver it today,

but I need a few more days.

Jamie, I need your painting

in four days.

Will you have it finished?

Definitely.

I have already

made waves accepting

your unfinished submission.

Otherwise, I will have to give

your spot to someone else.

I understand.

Okay.

Thank you.

Hi, honey.

I thought we didn't start

construction till next week.

The contractor

had a cancellation,

so he could begin earlier.

Oh, that's right.

Dad texted me about that.

Hey, where's Dad?

Oh, he's been here with

the workers since 7:00 AM.

So, he just went to get

them lunch.

That is so sweet.

Ugh, I feel bad.

I mean, I should be the one

here at 7:00 AM,

I should be the one getting

them lunch.

It's okay, honey.

He knows that this is

a hectic time for you.

So, I have been waiting.

Tell me all about Michael.

He's great.

He's... smart, cultured,

very handsome.

Hmm!

I mean, he is literally my

vision board come to life.

Somehow.

I don't know, there's

something missing.

When I first met him,

I got like, fluttery.

And I didn't have

that last night.

I know, there's not always

an immediate connection,

so we're going out again.

He's going to take me

to an art show opening.

So, I think it just takes time.

Jamie?

Hmm?

You shouldn't have

to convince yourself.

Who is it?

Uh, it's me.

Come in.

Hi.

Hi.

I just made a bunch of cookies,

and I figured I'd better get

them out of my apartment

before I eat them all

and I thought of you.

Ah, well, that is very... sweet.

Is this your painting

for the showcase?

Yeah.

Can I see it?

Um... It's very... minimalist.

Mm.

Okay, what happened?

I thought you were almost

done this.

Well, long story short, be

careful what you wish for.

My last painting went... awry,

and instead of taking it

as a sign

I should give up on art, I've

never wanted to paint more.

That's great.

No, but I have a blank canvas.

Well, what would you tell

one of your students?

I would tell them...

not to focus on making,

but on feeling.

I would tell them to have fun.

I would tell them be playful.

Yeah.

That was playful, no?

You didn't.

I did.

Oh.

Oh, okay.

Hmm.

Ooh.

All right.

Yeah.

Yeah.

I dare you.

Oh, it's comin'.

Go for it.

It's comin'.

- It's coming!

- Go for it!

Ohh, oh...

Nice try.

I should get back to work.

Okay.

But thank you for the cookies.

No problem.

I like this.

Gorgeous.

Hi.

After you.

Thank you.

Thank you, thanks.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Oh, there's some curators I want

you to show your work too.

Oh, I don't think

I'm ready for that.

Of course you are.

I have no doubt you'll stun them

with your talent.

Well, that's very sweet,

but first I actually have to

have something to show them.

What about your

showcase submission?

I thought you were

almost finished.

There was a... hiccup?

That hiccup sounds stressful.

It is, it's a stressful time.

I had to start over on my

painting while also teaching,

and working with my dad to open

another Canvas Creations.

We're looking to franchise,

so it's...

That's incredible.

You think?

Of course.

It'll be a steady source of

income that gives you security.

Yeah, that's true.

But I mean, the expansion means

I won't have any time to paint.

Now, maybe, but it's

a short-term sacrifice

for a long-term gain.

And you can paint on the side,

right?

Yeah, but I'm a painter,

not a paint on the side-er.

Yes, but...

Art as a living, it's an

uncertain future, as you know.

I'm not saying you should

give up on painting,

but I know how difficult

the art world is,

and it's good to have

a backup plan.

Should we see the work?

Mmhmm.

Hi.

Well, thank you for bringing me.

Thank you for coming.

Michael, I think

you're wonderful,

and I've really enjoyed

our time together, but...

But...

You're using the past tense.

I mean, we have so much

in common,

it seems like we'd be perfect,

and yet somehow,

I just don't think

we're the right match.

But I'd still love to teach you,

if that's something you want.

I'll... give it some thought.

Okay.

You never stop.

Well, there is a special magic

to night gardening.

The flowering plants come out,

the Jasmine.

I'm glad I caught you.

I have something for you.

Come on.

Wait here one second.

Okay.

For your inspiration.

And if, uh, that doesn't work,

my microbrew.

Thank you.

No problem.

It's very sweet.

Thanks.

Goodnight, Jamie.

Goodnight, Max.

Hey, Dad.

Hi, honey.

Just wondering if you're

on your way.

We were supposed to pick

out paint today...

I'm actually already

back at the studio.

Dad, I am so sorry.

My piece is due in three days,

and I was up all night

working on it, I...

I completely forgot

we were meeting.

That's... that's okay, we can

pick out paint some other day.

But Jamie...

Good luck with your piece.

Thank you.

Okay...

I come bearing cake!

Ah, thank you so much

for picking it up.

Oh, you're welcome.

Cute!

Hey, you have not texted me back

since your date with Michael,

are you hiding something?

Well, actually...

Hi.

Hey, guys.

Hey.

Hi.

Oh, thank you for picking up

the extra cupcakes.

No problem.

So, what do you think?

Hi.

Your daughter is so talented.

Miss Jamie!

Yes.

Hi.

I finished in time.

I knew you could do it.

I'm so proud of you!

Thank you so much.

Of course.

So.

What do you think?

Well, I think it's safe to say

this is an occasion

where you can say even a kid

could've done this one.

Ha ha.

Kidding.

It's great.

They're lucky to have you

as a teacher.

Well, vice versa.

Excuse me.

Is that Michael?

Yeah, I didn't know

he was coming.

Hi.

Wow.

Well, I'm glad you decided

to show your work.

I decided it's good to put

myself out there.

Even if I don't get

the reception I hoped for.

Jamie, I won't try to pretend.

I like you.

I was hoping we'd have a future,

but I know that,

like with painting, what matters

is how it feels.

Who is that?

That's Jamie's dream man.

Wait, wait, who...

who is that?

His name is Michael, he runs

the arts festival.

Jamie's dating him.

What?

I'm sorry, Max.

I didn't want you to get hurt.

Why would I get hurt?

Come on, you have a thing

for Jamie.

You always had a thing

for Jamie.

A thing?

Well, what is the right word for

15 years of unspoken feelings?

Max, maybe it's time

to speak those feelings.

Because we saw you

and Jamie before,

and it looks like

she feels it too.

Yeah, I gotta go.

Baby steps.

Hey, uh...

You hungry?

I made dinner.

I could eat.

Wow, your apartment is so...

nice.

I'll try not to be offended

by how surprised you sound.

Woah.

I thought that you shouldn't

have to wait

till your show in Paris

to eat French Food.

Well, I have no idea how

I'll possibly win that show,

but thank you.

You know how to stir?

Ah, stirring is about the limit

of my culinary talents.

Well, at least you have that.

Uh-huh.

Mmhmm.

I didn't know you cooked.

Yeah, you know.

I dabble.

Tonight I made a Parisian dish

called Pommes Aligot.

Oh.

It's just a fancy way of saying

"mashed potatoes

with fondue on it."

So, the French birth

Cezanne and Monet,

and now their greatest

masterpiece, cheesy potatoes.

What about their

true masterpiece?

Monet's water lilies?

No, French Fries.

Of course!

Oh.

So, um, I saw you at the

art exhibit talking to...

Mm. Michael.

Right.

What's going on between you two?

Well, um, I was teaching

him to paint,

and we went on a date,

and then I ended things.

Why?

You know, I'm not sure, exactly.

But things are over

between you now?

Yeah.

Okay, um.

Glad to hear that.

I have something to tell you.

Okay...

Remember that whole year

I pretended to be

your secret admirer?

Mmhmm.

I wasn't pretending.

It wasn't a joke.

Everything that I wrote

was true.

That's how I felt.

I was gonna tell you that day

at the bikes,

I was there, but when I saw

you, I just,

I... I chickened out.

And now I'm here, trying to find

the courage to tell you

that 15 years later,

I'm still an admirer.

But I don't want it to be

a secret anymore.

Jamie, I have feelings for you.

Ooh.

Well, um...

Thank you for telling me.

I... I mean I really don't know

what to say,

I... spending time

with you has been great,

but Max, I worry that next week,

you'll be interested

in someplace else,

something else, someone else.

I mean, I know you.

Don't... no.

You think you know me, but this?

This is who I am.

Someone who wants

to be with you,

someone who always has.

Woah.

Can I think about it?

These cheesy potatoes are

not gonna eat themselves.

Bon Appetit?

So, uh, Sundance

or Golden Light?

Uh, well, they're both great.

You decide.

I've never known you to be

laissez-faire about paint.

Dad, they're both good options.

You don't like either?

I think I have some samples

in the back.

I finished my painting.

That's wonderful.

And as soon as I did, I felt

like I wanna start another one.

And that made me realize

I want to be painting,

and on my breaks from painting,

teaching.

I don't want to be running

a big business,

I don't want to be hiring,

or marketing.

So, tell your dad.

But he's so excited.

I mean, I haven't seen him

this happy in years.

Plus, we have sunk so much

time and money into this place,

it just, it, I mean, it feels wrong

to consider pulling away, but...

it feels worse to keep going

knowing every minute I'd be here,

I would want to be painting.

I found the samples.

Great.

Oh, Jamie.

Please tell me you have

some good news.

Yes.

I finished this morning.

Full disclosure, it's not the

painting you approved, but...

Renee, I think it is

so much better.

Here's a picture.

Oh.

Oh!

And you'll have this delivered

to me by tonight?

Yes, tonight.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Thanks.

Why are you avoiding me?

I'm not avoiding you.

Yes you are since your date

with Michael.

What happened?

Did you elope?

Uh, no.

The date was fine,

Michael likes me,

he expressed he'd hoped

we'd have a future.

Why do I feel like I should

hold the confetti?

Because I ended it?

What? Why?

Because I'm falling for Max.

Oh, Jamie.

You know I love Max,

but you know how Max is,

he can't commit to anything.

I know.

Michael seemed so perfect and

he was talking about a future?

Again, I know.

It makes no sense.

You painted that whole

vision board about Michael,

I mean that has

to mean something.

I think it means that in

painting what I thought I want,

I realized what I need.

I just don't want you or Max

to get hurt.

I don't either.

Oof, I have to go.

Uh, dinner tonight?

Oh, yeah.

Tom and I are going to

Patricio's for pizza with Max.

I guess we can double date now.

Okay, bye.

Bye.

Oh, perfect. Yes.

Thank you.

Hi.

Hi.

Jamie just left.

Really?

Oh.

Sad I missed her.

I bet you are.

I bet I am.

She told me something's been

going on between the two of you.

What did she say?

Look, Max, you know I love you,

and I think you're all these

amazing things,

but I don't want you to sweep Jamie off

her feet into some whirlwind romance,

and then two months from now,

just up and leave her.

I would never do that.

Are you sure?

Because you don't have

the best track record.

Yeah, I know, but...

You never thought

you could have her,

so you didn't have to take

your feelings seriously

to actually commit.

And Jamie deserves someone

who can commit,

and she was just dating

someone who wanted to,

and she broke it off with him

to be with you.

Just, don't hurt her.

Hey, neighbour.

Hey.

Are you free?

I want to show you my painting

before I turn it in.

Actually, uh, I'm not.

I have something to do

with work.

Oh, work?

Yeah.

Okay, Max, what's going on?

Jamie, I... I think you

should be with Michael.

Are you... joking?

No.

Look, we both know

that you deserve someone

who can give you everything.

Someone who can commit.

Okay, well I didn't ask you,

or anyone, to commit.

But it's really good to know

you still can't.

I mean Max, you pursued me.

You told me that you

had feelings for me,

you always have, and now

I have feelings for you,

and you're pulling away?

Why, because you're so scared

of anything even remotely

resembling commitment?

No, 'cause I want you

to be happy.

No, that is not why.

It's because this

is who you are.

You get so excited about

something or someone,

and then the second it stops

being fun and starts being real,

you just get scared.

And run away.

You talk a big game

about following your heart,

and living with no regret,

and the truth is,

that is either all talk,

or when it comes to us,

there is just no heart,

and no regret.

So I guess it's true then.

Every time I'm around you

I get hurt and humiliated.

"Hi Jamie. It's Renee.

"I needed your piece last night,

and so I have no option

"but to replace your painting.

"I'm sorry."

Honey, we've been trying

to call you.

Jamie, what's going on?

What's going on is I lost

my place in the showcase,

and I am not gonna win

the show in Paris,

and I have no idea what my future

as a professional artist looks like,

but even with all of that,

I still don't want to give up

on painting.

Dad, I'm sorry.

I know this entire expansion

was my idea,

and you're trying to help,

but I just want to paint,

and then teach when I can.

I know you do.

Glad you realized it, too.

Wait, you knew?

Well then, why didn't

you tell me?

You had to figure it out

on your own.

I'm just glad you did it now,

and not 20 years from now.

I'm sorry.

Don't be sorry, even doing

just this was fun,

it gave me a reason to get

out of bed in the morning.

You mean other than your wife?

And daughter.

I'll find something else to do.

You know, Dad, you

want me to be happy,

and I want you to be happy too.

Do you love this?

If I helped get it running,

and consulted as an artist

in residence,

could you continue without me

and run the business?

Is that something

you'd want to do?

Definitely.

Then yes.

I mean, it... it'll be

hard without you...

Oh, yeah.

But I'll be happy knowing

you're doing

exactly what you

should be doing.

Oh.

But Jamie, how did you lose

your spot in the showcase?

Oh, I messed up my painting.

And you can't fix it?

No.

But, maybe I could start over.

My mind's been stuck

in the in between

Been trying to find an answer

for the last three weeks.

I can't go back

I can't go back.

Always been a dreamer

on a crazy ride

But it feels like I've been

waiting at the end of the line

I can't go back

I can't go back.

Now I finally, finally,

finally finally know

Who I used to be

and where I want to go.

Now I finally, finally,

finally finally know.

I can't believe it

only gets better.

It only gets better.

You're here.

I thought you lost your spot.

I did, and I have no idea

if this will work,

but I will be back.

Okay.

Renee?

Jamie.

I had to give your spot

to someone else.

I know, and I completely

understand.

But.

I have just poured

my heart into this,

and I was... I was just hoping

you could...

Oh, thank you.

Oh... I can't put this

in the showcase.

It wouldn't be fair.

I understand.

But we can still show this.

You can?

How?

You'll see.

Leave it to me.

Where have you been?

I've called a hundred times.

I know, I'm sorry.

Long story short, right

after I told you about Max,

he in typical Max fashion,

lost interest and broke it off,

and he said he thought

I'd be better dating Michael.

Oh no.

Oh yes.

No, that's not what happened.

I gave Max a talking to, and

I might've been a little harsh,

and said that Michael

was what was best for you.

What?

I'm sorry, I had

good intentions.

So... Max backed off because

he wanted what was best for me?

And he thought that was Michael?

Yeah.

Ava, look.

I know Max and I

do not make sense.

But when I'm with him,

I feel like I do when

I'm painting,

you know like, like

it's where I should be.

It's all I've ever wanted

for you.

Thank you.

But maybe next time just like,

a little less meddling.

Deal.

Besides, you would make

the best sister in law.

Oh!

Or aunt.

You're pregnant!

It's still early.

Congratulations!

I'm so happy for you.

I have a million questions,

I want to hear everything.

But right now...

You have to go find Max.

Yes.

Is he here?

Yeah, he's at the gardens,

but...

Okay.

Hi, gotta go.

Okay, bye.

All right everyone, if I could

have your attention please.

We are about to announce

our winner of the emerging

artist showcase.

If I could have my judges

step on stage with me, please.

Max!

Max!

I have to talk to you.

Uh, can it wait a minute?

I'm sorry, no.

It can't.

I'm so sorry, I'm just in

the middle of a job interview.

Not an interview.

You know the job's yours

if you want it.

The landscape

architect position?

You're staying?

Gimme a minute?

Mmmhmmm.

Yes.

Someone wise, who apparently

knows how I should be

living my life more than I do,

told me that not committing

comes with regrets of its own.

And you were right, I

would regret giving up.

I would regret running

when I was scared,

I would regret not giving myself

a chance

to see who I could really be.

Most of all, I would regret

not doing everything I can

to be with you.

Hold that thought.

My painting's being displayed,

and I really want to show you.

Jamie.

Go.

Renee.

After the art festival,

I want you to find me,

so I can talk

about a group show.

Wha...

It's beautiful.

Now, aren't you glad you took

my advice and committed?

You know, you are

still exasperating.

You're still smiling.
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