You tell Bowman Magazine
they agreed to put my client
on the cover
of their spring edition,
not some back-end feature.
We gave you guys an exclusive.
If you're not gonna to run it,
I know Town Press
would love to give it
the front-page placement
it deserves.
Cover and a five-page spread?
Yeah, I think
we can make that work.
- Hi, Dad!
- Here she is.
Lyla, Rory's on the line.
- Hi, honey!
- Hi, Mom!
We can't wait to see you.
I am so excited for you
to finally see Lily Lake
after all these years.
And to renew her vows
to the love of her life.
Oh. Yeah. That too.
Oh, you guys!
Yeah, I'm excited.
It'll be good
to get out of the city
and not think about
He Who Must Not Be Named.
So no word from Jason?
- Tom!
- What? I was just asking.
No, no... it's fine.
And no, radio silence.
You're still okay
to drive your sister?
Yeah, yeah,
she's meeting me here.
We'll leave
as soon as I finish work,
which will hopefully be soon.
Well, don't work too hard!
Mom, Dad, I'll
see you at the lake.
I gotta go.
Okay, love you. Bye, bye, bye.
- Hi, Melody!
- Morning, Rory.
How's Anne's story
over at Bowman Magazine?
Confirmed cover
and a five-page spread.
Hits newsstands next week.
I thought they
were downgrading it.
Turns out
they had a change of heart.
That's no small
feat for a junior publicist.
Melody?
You remember I don't always
wanna be a junior publicist,
right?
You're going away
the rest of this week, right?
Yes, but it is just
for a very quick trip.
- During our busiest season.
- The thing is,
it's my parents' anniversary,
and they're renewing their vows
at the B&B where they met
almost four decades ago.
But I can clearly see
you don't care about that,
and that's understandable,
because it will be
a working trip for me,
because I will be working...
on the trip.
Good. Then I look forward
to seeing Anne's full press plan
- on my desk by the end of day.
- Okay.
Traveling light, as always.
Well, I like to be prepared.
- For...
- Anything and everything
a springtime adventure
can offer.
Right.
Okay.
Again, Prepared.
Oh, hey, Dad.
Hey, Noah.
You doing okay?
I already told you,
I got it all under control.
I know I left you with a lot.
I'm glad you're
enjoying time with Aunt Mary.
You never get to see
your sister.
Yeah, it was good
to catch up with her.
- You enjoy this.
- I will.
You deserve it.
I can jump on a plane tomorrow.
Not gonna happen, Dad.
- Okay, I gotta go.
- Noah?
- I love you.
- Love you too, Dad.
Lily Lake B&B, this is Noah.
Oh, hey, Mrs. Gardener.
Yeah, the new appliances,
I'm so sorry.
It's... it's been
a bit of a slow season,
I'm... I'm so sorry,
I'll put the check in the mail
right now.
Okay. Thanks so much.
Bye-bye.
It's gorgeous.
Wow.
Their social media
really doesn't do it justice.
Yeah!
There they are.
You made it!
Hi, yes, better late than never.
Guys, this place is amazing!
You wanna see the lake?
Oh yeah, let's
show 'em our spot.
Sorry, it's work. Um...
I'll get us checked in,
you guys go.
Hello?
Hello, is anybody here?
Hello?
'Scuse me,
I would like to check in...
please.
Also, I have an emergency.
Do you have Wi-Fi?
Does anybody work here?!
Excuse me, sir?
Shout about it Keep it coming
I'm going now nobody telling
me nothing no
Dress it up To the top
What are you doing in here?
I tried to ring the bell!
Check-in isn't until four.
It's 4:03.
I'll be with you in a moment.
No, no, no, I'll help.
Some, uh, pretty nice
dance moves you got there.
Oh, uh...
This wasn't important, was it?
Just tax forms.
I'll meet you in the lobby.
No, come on. Let me help.
It's really no trouble at all.
Oopsie.
I'll meet you in the lobby.
Do you have Wi-Fi?
Do you have a reservation?
Yes, under Richards.
Your bell's broken.
I know; that's more
for decorative purposes.
That's misleading.
I'm working on it.
Here you go.
Three rooms with a lake view.
Great, and the...
If you had looked up
from your phone.
I'm literally looking up
from my phone right now.
Hmph.
Oh, and do you guys have
amenities?
- Like...
- Like a business center
or party space?
We're here for my parents
to renew their vows.
Uhh...
You, uh, saw that in the
request when we booked, right?
- I'm sure we did.
- Mm.
Um... we have the dining room,
or there's the outdoor space
by the lake,
or the gardens.
Oh! Gardens would be perfect.
And I was wondering,
do you have an event fee?
I didn't see anything
on your site.
Well, yeah, our
website needs to be updated.
We charge for the, uh, chairs.
That's an additional $50.
Right.
For ten people.
- Okay.
- And then it goes up to...
$100.
- Cool.
- Cool.
So, how many?
Just ten.
Unfortunately,
my parents' anniversary
falls on a weekday.
If we could have them set
on Monday,
that would be great.
Hypothetically,
had I told you
the event fee would be higher...
I would have paid more.
That's what I thought.
Enjoy your stay!
Just gorgeous, isn't it?
Oh! It's like
something out of a fairytale.
Our fairytale.
All right, we are all checked in
and ready to go
for the ceremony on Monday.
Great.
- See you girls at dinner.
- Okay!
Behave, you two!
This weekend?
Ms. Penny Traverse is
coming this weekend?
No, no, no...
Yes, of course we can confirm!
Well, consider it done.
Thank you.
Hello again.
Hi! Hi.
Um...
is there
something else I can help you with?
Yes. My room is out of towels.
Sorry about that.
"Check room for towels
before Penny's arrival."
Oh. Penny Traverse
just booked a room here.
Mm, okay.
- About those towels...
- Oh! Yeah.
- Great.
- Do you know who she is?
Only one of the biggest travel
critics on the East Coast.
My company's partnered
with her before.
Oh, wow.
- Well, she is coming here
- Oh!
- This weekend.
- Oh.
What?
Well, usually, before you invite
someone from the press
voluntarily into your space,
- you wanna put on the Ritz.
- Oh, yeah!
I am.
I mean... I will.
That's what I thought, yeah.
Knock, knock!
Jason!
Rory.
Hi, hi, uh...
What are you doing here?
Quick little weekend getaway.
- What about you?
- Uh...
Did you... follow me here?
Yes, Jason.
I haven't seen
or spoken to you in weeks,
but I followed you
here to the place
where my parents first met.
I'm not upset or mad
or anything,
I'm fine.
Phenomenal, even, so.
Wait. How did you know
about this place?
I heard someone talking about it
and it just kinda stuck
in my mind.
It was me.
I am that person.
I'm not sure it was you.
I'm sure it was me.
Hm.
- Hm.
- Hmm.
Checking in?
Um, excuse me. Um...
you, uh, you look good.
You been working out?
Yeah. I'm good,
you know, I'm busy.
Yeah, busy.
Yeah, me too, so busy.
You know,
now that I think of it,
I might have tried
to call you, like,
once or eight times.
Oh, sorry.
Things at the firm
have been insane.
The firm.
I know all about that.
So, uh, what do you say?
Seeing as we're both here,
why don't we...
grab a drink sometime?
This is... you...
Oh.
Wow.
So. I'm Rory.
Rory Richards?
Jason and I used to date.
- Quite a while ago.
- Yeah, yeah, right.
We don't do that anymore,
obviously, because, uh,
you guys are, and...
this is a thing,
and I'm just so happy for you!
Yeah, yeah, because, uh...
I'm here with my guy.
With my guy.
My person.
It's him. Yeah. Yeah.
I thought it was about time
he met my family,
so the g*ng's all here.
She's lovely. Very talkative.
Nice to meet you, man.
I booked two rooms,
both under Wilson.
Hey, there's no towels in the...
Jason?
Wassup?
Hello, welcome!
I literally have no idea...
I'm just helping my guy out here
with the tidal wave
of guests checking in.
We are so busy, right?
Boop!
You're... working here now?
- Apparently so.
- Oh, don't be silly!
Sh, sh, sh, sh!
Uh, no, no, I'm just here
to spend time with, um...
- Noah.
- Noah! Noah, right, right,
of course.
Speaking of which,
can we get these two guests
checked in, honey?
'Course I can, puddin'.
Yes, yes, as
quick as possible, great.
I guess we'll
be seeing you around.
All the best. Take care. Ugh!
Rory. Cleo.
- Anything else?
- Nope!
So, we'll see you
and your friend at dinner?
Mm...
Maybe, maybe. Yeah.
Please don't say anything
to Mom and Dad yet.
So, I don't really know
what just happened,
but I think
I might have panicked.
I saw.
They saw too.
- You think so?
- Definitely.
Oh well. I guess I need
you to pretend to be my boyfriend.
- Definitely not.
- Gah! What do you mean?
Nope!
Please, Jonah!
- Noah.
- Right. Noah, Noah, Noah.
I need you to save me
from a life-ruining
level of humiliation.
He is with someone
already.
Who was that guy?
I mean, other than someone
who blew your heart
into a million smithereens?
It wasn't a million smithereens.
It might have been.
Fine. His name is Jason,
and we might have dated
for a little over a year,
and I might have thought
that he was going to propose,
but instead,
he definitely broke up with me.
- Ouch!
- On my birthday.
- Double ouch.
- In his defense,
he didn't actually remember
it was my birthday,
but now, he is here with that
really pretty blonde girl.
Why would you wanna be
with someone
who did that to you, anyway?
That is a very good question
that I'm not emotionally
stable enough to answer
at this time.
Ugghh!
- Are you okay?
- Uh-huh.
Are you sure?
You... made a funny sound.
Things I need delivered
before Penny's arrival
- are delayed.
- Like more towels. Sorry.
I didn't think she'd come
here the weekend I invited her.
I thought it'd take, like,
a month or two, or never.
That's her M.O.
She wants authentic,
the real you.
She doesn't wanna give you
time to change things
before she arrives.
Like a bell...
that does not work.
I thought I could pull it off.
A light renovation,
a quick rebrand,
bada-bing, bada-boom,
a good review!
Mm.
I can help.
I doubt it.
Do you even have
any relevant experience?
Mm-hm.
I am junior partner
at Extend Publicity.
I just landed my latest client
the cover of Bowman Magazine,
and you are way
outta your depth,
in my humble yet overqualified
professional opinion.
So, yes, I do believe
I have the relevant experience,
and lucky for you,
I would very much like
to help you.
You would?
If you pretend to be
my boyfriend for a week.
Did you just hear the words
that came out of your mouth?
You know what? I did.
So here's what I'm offering.
You be my fake boyfriend,
help me convince Jason
that I'm over him.
I be your real PR representative
and help you get
a glowing review
from Penny Traverse.
Ah!
And you yourself would also
leave a good review?
And your parents,
and everybody else
in your party?
Yes, yes, anything you want.
Do we have a deal?
Wow, okay.
If you're confident
you can turn this place
around...
by yourself
in less than a week.
Fine. Deal.
Deal.
I, um ...will get started
on your, um, PR plan right away.
Whoa, now, before you go
changing anything...
You'll wanna review it, duh.
I'm a publicist, not a tyrant.
Just makin' sure, puddin'.
- Boop!
- Oh!
You booped me. Okay.
Yeah, mm-hm, thank you.
What are you doing?
I came to ask you
the same thing,
Mrs. Brand-New
B&B Boyfriend.
All right, so,
been some updates
I'll fill you in on,
but first...
How quickly can you make a logo?
Pretty quickly.
Why? What's going on?
Well, I've taken on a new
client who needs a full rebrand
in exchange for making me look
like I don't have
feelings for Jason.
Yeah. What is
he even doing here?
I don't know.
It's not like he knew
I was gonna be here.
Or did he?
You think so?
No, no! No.
That's insane.
This is just a crazy coincidence
to which I will respond
like an adult.
Right.
With a fake boyfriend.
Wait, wait, wait.
Don't follow me.
I'm faster than you.
Wait, wait, wait,
wait, wait, hang on a second!
How exactly are you gonna
convince Jason
that this guy is
your real boyfriend?
- You know nothing about him!
- No, but I will.
What's his favorite color?
Does he snore?
How does he take his coffee?
I don't know the
answer to those questions yet,
but I do I'm not gonna let
Jason get in the way
of us throwing our parents
a magical vow-renewal ceremony.
Right. And cute B&B
Guy will be the perfect buffer
to make this
the perfect weekend?
Exactly.
You think he's cute?
That's what you got from that?
Cover for me.
Couldn't keep myself away,
you know what it's like!
What's your favorite color,
how do you take your coffee,
and do you snore?
I think we need to
lay a few ground rules.
Number one,
don't freak out my staff.
Right, right.
Oh, it smells good in here.
Thank you.
Food is one thing
I know we have down for sure.
You made this?
More or less.
How 'bout the food?
That was insane.
What are you talkin' about?
I was flirting.
- You're trying too hard.
- No I'm not.
- You need to relax.
- I'm physically unable to relax.
I noticed.
What can I do for you, Rory?
Right, um, so I was thinking
maybe you could have dinner
with us tonight?
Oh, no, we don't dine
with the guests.
Okay, so if you won't join us,
can I join you in here?
Uh, why?
If you're going to be
my fake boyfriend,
I need to get to know you.
Also, I need to coach you
for your interview
with Penny Traverse.
My what?
Yeah, she's gonna interview you
without interviewing you.
You know what I mean?
- I do not.
- You gotta be ready, be on.
You gotta give her
all the details,
sell her the experience,
but in, like,
a conversational kinda way,
starting with your traditions.
We don't have any traditions.
Well, not anymore, you don't,
but from what I read online,
you guys used to. Okay.
"Spring at the Lily Lakes
Bed & Breakfast
is one of the most
magical experiences
available in the area.
From the incredible
home-cooked meals,"
which you're still doing,
so that's exciting,
"to the homey amenities,
the myriad of spring activities,
traditions, and events,
this B&B is a must-see
for a springtime getaway."
"Lily Lake Gazette, 1973."
You sure work fast.
Yes. Yes, I do.
Okay. I guess one dinner
with the guests wouldn't hurt.
But if I'm gonna have
a fake girlfriend,
I'm gonna take advantage of it.
Oh.
Oh, right, thank you.
Mm!
And, um,
what will you be carrying?
Our finest champagne.
If we're gonna trick
your family,
we can at least treat them.
- Hm!
- Chop, chop, chef.
Ok, where am I going with these?
Straight through there
- Straight through here?
- To the right
Oh, right.
These people?
Hi. Hello, it's your, um...
this, sir.
- There you go, enjoy.
- Enjoy your meal.
Mom, Dad?
I would like to introduce you
to my new boyfriend, Noah.
- Your...
- New boyfriend?
- Mm-hm.
- I... didn't realize...
He and his dad own the B&B,
so if you see me
helping them out,
it's because I care about him...
My new boyfriend.
My new boyfriend, Noah.
Well, how lovely to meet you.
Noah, these are
my parents, Lyla and Tom.
It is such a
pleasure to meet you both.
Oh, Noah, the pleasure's ours.
A bottle of our finest.
- No, we didn't order...
- Oh, please, it's on the house.
Thank you!
That's very kind of you, Noah.
I understand a vow-renewal
ceremony is happening.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
You know, Lyla and I met here
back when your grandparents
owned it.
Stanley and Mimi were
incredibly generous people.
This has always been
a really special place for us.
So, how did you two meet?
Yes. How did you two meet?
- Through mutual friends.
- Online.
Through mutual friends...
online.
We are very happy.
Yes. Wildly happy.
Right.
If you'll excuse me,
I have to just go and hide...
Hydrate the sauce.
It's, uh...
Excuse me.
Oh. Oh! Uh...
Well.
He seems lovely.
And how cool that you're
dating the grandson of the people
who started this place?
It's just incredible.
Yeah, it's almost, um...
unbelievable.
Almost!
Yeah, I don't feel right
about this.
What? Wait... why?
- Your parents are nice people.
- Thank you. I agree.
- So I don't like lying to them.
- Hold on.
Do you wanna date me for real?
What?!
No.
No!
Noah, I think you do!
- You like me!
- Right, sure, okay.
That is not what I am saying
at all.
Then what exactly
are you saying, Noah?
I'm saying that this adds
a whole extra level of crazy
to this deal of ours.
I can't have Jason and his
literally perfect new girlfriend
thinking that I am
very sad and very single.
But you are very
sad and very single.
Yes, but he doesn't know that.
And I would very much like
to keep it that way.
Please?
Please, I am begging you.
Okay.
We get through this week.
You get us that good review
from Penny Traverse,
and then we have
an amicable breakup
that somehow allows your parents
to still think highly
of this place
and maybe not hate me.
- Perfect!
- Perfect.
Perfect.
You can take care of
the rest of this on your own.
We've got a big day tomorrow.
Operation: Penny Traverse
is up.
All right.
I have to get this
press plan to Melody tonight
if I still wanna be considered
for partner.
What?
You know, the
first time I came here,
I thought it was so far out
in the sticks.
Mom, it is far out
in the sticks.
That's what made
me fall in love with it
in the first place.
I know you feel like
you've gotta have
everything right now,
that things'll pass you by
if you don't go at them
full force.
But there's
so much to experience
when you just slow down
and take it all in.
You look back one day
and you realize
that all the little things,
they add up to be
the big things in life.
And that makes every moment
so much more precious.
Promise me you'll remember that.
I promise I will.
Right after I make partner.
- 'Night, Rory.
- G'night, Mom.
Seriously,
who doesn't have Wi-Fi?
Hey, girl, whatcha doin'?
Hi, sis. Just doodling.
So with the logo,
I was thinking we need to build
on the history of this place.
Which is...
I found this article
about a lily festival
they used to host.
- That's cute.
- Yeah.
That there used to be
their logo.
- It's really pretty.
- Yeah.
I wonder why
they stopped using it?
From what I can tell,
it was when they started
trying to compete
with other accommodations
around here.
So they need
to get back to their roots.
Exactly!
You see, a blend
of the then and the now
and where they want to go
in the future.
I mean, ultimately,
we would do a full rebrand.
Websites, socials,
the whole shebang.
Oh, don't panic, it's okay.
We're just gonna start
with the logo.
Okay!
I'm on it.
The big boss lady?
Yeah. Yeah, I already sent
her the press plan she asked for.
Now she wants me
to update her EPK,
finish her market research,
and fire Phil from Finance.
And all while literally
doing someone else's PR.
No. This is pro bono.
This is on my own time.
Isn't it kinda
a conflict of interest?
No.
I'm doing it as a favor.
Besides, Lily Lake B&B
isn't an Extend client.
It's fine.
It's probably fine.
I'm sure it's fine.
Yes, we cook
family dinner every night.
No, there's no pool,
but the lake is amazing.
No, there's no TVs in the room,
but the view out the window
is spectacular.
Sometimes I just like
to sit and watch the...
Hello?
Good morning, honey bunny.
It's some kind of morning.
Oh, what happened?
Okay.
When you,
a gal with expensive taste...
What makes you think
I have expensive taste?
Look at you,
you look like you're dressed
for a business lunch.
What are you talking about,
this is casual.
- My point exactly.
- Okay.
When you,
a professional from a city,
wants to book
a weekend getaway...
Oh, I don't have time
for getaways.
- You're on one now.
- Special circumstance.
- Okay, not the point.
- Okay, okay.
My question is,
when you do book a getaway,
whenever that happens to be,
what are you looking for
in a location?
Towels in my room.
I know, I know, I'm kidding.
Um.
I guess I want an experience.
Something that feels different
than my day-to-day life.
But also somehow
still feels like home.
Does that make sense?
Yeah.
Penny Traverse
on the other hand,
now she likes a hook,
places with a strong narrative.
Now given the steep
family history of this place,
I'd really like
to lean into that
- for your campaign.
- Really?
Yeah, places like
this don't just happen, Noah.
They're built
over years and years.
- Am I wrong?
- No,
you're not wrong.
Just guests seem to want...
I thought you'd wanna
update it all,
bring it into the 21st century.
Well, I mean, there are tweaks
we need to make here and there,
but this place...
this place is special.
Tell me all there is to know
about Lily Lake B&B.
I want to know everything.
- Everything?
- Everything.
All right, but first...
- we need coffee.
- Hm.
Let me guess, cappuccino,
some kind of fancy milk,
- and flawless art.
- No, just black,
splash of cream, and one sugar.
That's my order.
Are you copying me?
- Hey.
- Hi.
Yeah, I'm looking
for a little recommendation
for a date day tomorrow.
You know, something fun,
but romantic.
Mhm, um, you...
There's always,
uh, canoeing on the lake.
- Thank you.
- Uh, wine tasting in town,
maybe a pottery class
up on Main Street.
Oh, that all sounds great.
I wanna do something fun
for Sarah.
You know, she's a big romantic.
Mhm, I'll bet, and so is Noah,
he's so romantic.
I am, it's, uh, true.
In fact, we're actually
going on a date day tomorrow.
Fun.
Thanks again for the recs.
Bye, Jason.
Um, we're going on a date day?
I don't know, I was
just trying to be convincing.
I don't know, I think it
worked, do you think it worked?
Yeah, totally, I mean,
it's just a fake date
anyway, right?
Yeah, yeah, more like
a strategy meeting really.
- Exactly.
- Mhm.
- 'Cause of the PR stuff.
- PR stuff, it's...
- Yeah, I get it.
- That's all.
- Cheers.
- Cheers to that.
So what drew
you to the PR anyway?
Well, I like
that it's fast-paced,
creative,
and constantly changing.
I also like that I'm good at it,
if I do say so myself.
Well, I could
see you're talented.
I didn't know
you were so modest.
Thank you.
Anyway, after I graduated
I got a job
as an assistant at a small firm,
and then I saw there was
an opening at Extend.
I've heard of 'em.
- Really?
- Don't be so surprised.
I know a thing or two
about a thing or two, you know?
Oh, now look who's being modest.
Extend hired me
as a junior publicist
and I've been working my way up
the corporate ladder ever since.
How's that going?
Technically I'm
still a junior publicist,
but I'm working on it.
Say you could have
your dream job, do anything,
be anywhere,
what would that look like?
I'd like to be
closer to my family.
I would like to work for a firm
that focuses more on
personal relationships.
I want to help people,
you know,
discover their potential,
like you and this place.
Would you ever
go out on your own?
Oh, no, right now I'm
just focused on making partner.
- Right, is that what you want?
- It's what I've been working on.
Yeah, but how
do you feel about it?
I feel like you have
an awful lot of questions
for a tour guide.
Noted.
Okay then.
Next stop: The tree.
The tree?
Not a tree, the tree.
Fairies live here.
When I was little
my grandma used to help me
write letters to them,
and not always,
but every now and then
if I was lucky,
they'd reply.
Sometimes with letters,
but usually
with treasures or trinkets,
always with words of advice,
- you know, bits of fairy wisdom.
- Oh.
Yeah, but the thing is,
- you have to be patient.
- Mhm.
You see, you can't rush a fairy.
- Oh yeah, even I know that.
- Oh good.
And sometimes
I just couldn't wait.
I'd come down here by myself
and see if they'd
left anything for me.
Take a look.
Look way down in the back.
Further.
- Ah!
- Ahh!
Noah, I will
push you in the lake!
You used to do that
to your grandmother?
- No, she would do that to me.
- Good, you deserve it.
I told you to be patient.
You said you knew.
- Ahh.
- Let me help you up.
Thank you.
It really is beautiful
Each year for the Lily Festival,
my grandparents would plant
a different tree
from around the world.
Wow, tell me more
about the Lily Festival.
It started when my grandparents
used to harvest the lilies
for Mimi's Soaps and Candles.
Every year
they had way too many,
so she would invite people over
to give it away,
and they would bring
food or wine in return,
and it just kinda got bigger
and bigger and bigger and...
That sounds so fun.
- It was.
- Why'd you stop?
Dad took over officially
when Mimi passed away
and we haven't done one since.
- What about your mom?
- She was never really
in the picture.
Just me and my dad.
Why don't you bring it back?
It doesn't have to be huge,
but I think it would be
such a nice way
to pay homage to your family,
the spring season,
the beauty of this place.
It really is incredible.
That's why it's
so important I find a way
to keep Dad from selling it.
What?
It's been slow,
real slow.
We used to be
the only B&B in town,
but there's so many
other new, fancy hotels,
we just can't keep up.
Inviting Penny Traverse
was my last attempt
to try to turn things around,
maybe save the place.
You can't sell.
This place
holds so many memories
for so many people,
my parents included.
Let's hope you can
work your PR magic.
No pressure.
Come on, there's something else
I need to show you.
You thought I
couldn't do it in heels.
I don't know
why I ever doubted you.
- What is this place?
- My grandparents' haven.
Stanley the woodworker
and Mimi the crafter.
Wow, there are
so many cool things in here.
Things that need to be donated.
I just can't bring myself
to get rid of them.
Well, don't do that.
- This is pretty.
- Mimi's fan.
I mean,
one of the fairies' fans.
Right, right, of course.
These things
are so old and outdated
and guests don't want that.
I do.
Well, you can have that.
- Really?
- Of course.
Thank you Noah.
I was thinking.
We have to do it all
before Penny's arrival,
but this place
has so much potential.
You can host
locally based events here.
Woodworking,
soap-making classes.
Things that get people
off their phone
and really connecting
with each other.
Like look at me.
I honestly don't even know
where my phone is right now.
Incredible.
I know, right?
So I don't need
to turn this place
- into a five-star resort?
- No.
No, anyone that wants that
can go somewhere else.
When they're here, what is it
you think the guests want?
I know what they want.
They want technology,
they want luxury.
I hear it every day.
"Are there TVs in the room?"
"You guys have a pool?"
"Oh no, the lake won't do.
Has to be heated."
What do you want?
I love this place
just the way it is.
I love it too.
And so will the guests.
The potato
chips make it so good.
- Stan's secret ingredient.
- Mm!
- Gives it that extra crunch.
- Yeah.
Stan Subs... Mhm.
He used to make these
every Sunday for the guests.
Mmm.
Mimi's got
a whole box of recipes.
I try to make at least one
every now and then.
Think she used them
as kind of a diary.
Some of 'em go way back
to when Dad was a kid.
Wow.
Remember Peter's debate speech,
"Why Potatoes
are the Superior Vegetable."
Are they not
the superior vegetable?
Yeah, I'm assuming
he won that debate.
- World's shortest debate.
- Yeah.
Do you mind if I borrow these?
Be my guest.
Speaking of guests, I gotta go
set the tables for dinner.
Can I help?
That'd be great.
So how did your
grandparents end up running a B&B?
Well, Stanley
originally built it for Mimi,
but it was just
too beautiful not to share,
so they turned their home
into a B&B
and it's been
part of the family ever since.
- Oh.
- When Dad took over
I realized it just
wasn't fair for him
to look after it by himself,
so here I am.
And, uh, what were
you doing before this?
I was a data
analyst in New York.
- I'm sorry, what?
- I know.
Moving back here
just helped me slow down,
gave me more time
for the things I love,
like cooking,
photography, woodworking.
Oh, is there anything
you don't do?
- Just don't ask me to dance.
- Oh, was not planning on it.
So you really just
left your whole life behind?
- Mhm.
- Everything you had in the city?
I don't even miss it.
- Hm.
- Uh-oh.
This is the wrong tablecloth.
These are Mimi's old ones.
Or...
What if we kept the old one?
See, I was thinking,
we need to bring back
more of our old traditions.
Give the guests,
like, an experience
that's different
from the day to day,
but somehow still feels...
Like home.
Huh.
That kinda sounds like
you approve
of the direction
of my PR campaign.
Yeah, that's what I'm saying.
- Uh-oh.
- Wait, but, please.
Trouble in paradise.
- I have no idea.
- I... I have... there's... there's...
Jason, it's
the phone or it's me.
That's what I thought,
don't follow me.
I should go check on him.
- You okay?
- Yeah.
No.
What, date day not go well?
Uh, it might've
been too little too late.
- Can I ask you something?
- Of course.
- What happened with us?
- You broke up with me.
But before.
I felt like things
were going so well with us,
and then one day I realized
we never really saw each other.
Yes, and then
you broke up with me.
To set you free.
It wasn't fair to you,
I mean, to either of us.
We were both so focused
on work and networking,
keeping clients happy.
We never saw each other.
Well, yeah, but I
thought that was temporary.
I wanted to hold on.
But I don't
think it was temporary.
Sarah and I just broke up
for the same reason,
but it was
more one-sided this time.
What do you mean?
I thought that
if I found someone
who wasn't
as work focused as I am
that maybe it could work,
but, eh, no deal.
The date day
was a last-ditch effort
to try to put her
ahead of work, but that...
- I got this...
- You didn't.
It was an important
client, I had to take his call.
Jason, you beautiful idiot.
Oh, I know, I know!
For what it's worth,
I'm glad you found someone
who makes you happy.
Ah, I'm sorry,
this is so mopey and depressing.
No.
It's real.
Come here, give me a hug.
I should go back inside.
So what's the
deal with you and Jason?
I don't know.
Well, how do you feel?
Well, part of me
feels like if he asks me
to get back together again,
I would say yes.
- Really?
- Yeah.
I mean, we're both
so focused on work
that maybe I don't know
if we gave it a real sh*t.
- You can move on until you do.
- Love is complicated.
- I'll say.
- Whoa.
That was a loaded "I'll say."
I just don't know if
I'm really built for love.
What does that even mean?
I don't I've ever really been,
like, in love, in love.
Just because
it hasn't happened yet
doesn't mean
it's never going to.
You have to
really open yourself up,
let somebody in.
Maybe in another life.
For now a very real business
and a fake girlfriend
is more than enough for me.
Hello?
Okay, two things:
One, I realized
we have no flowers
for the vow renewal ceremony,
and two,
we forgot to book
a photographer.
I'm sorry,
that is totally my fault.
I will do it
first thing in the morning.
It's okay, you've had
so much on your plate.
- We'll figure something out.
- That is not an excuse.
This is important
to Mom and Dad,
and now I've gotten
so sidetracked with work
and this thing with Noah.
About that.
I have a logo for you.
Well, almost, I'm putting
the final touches on it tonight.
- Great.
- Uh-huh, and I'm gonna show you
and Mr. fake boyfriend man
at the same time tomorrow
- for the big reveal.
- Sounds perfect.
- Cute fan.
- It's a little gift
from Noah's grandma.
Night.
Goodnight.
I gotta say
by the way you look inside me
I wanna melt
I want to smile
But I know the little games
we play, you and I
'Cause I can tell
you think about her
It's just the games we play
- Good morning.
- Good morning.
Okay, I was thinking,
before we get started
on the PR stuff today,
I need to find
a last-minute photographer
and a florist for the ceremony.
Do you know
where I could find those?
You still wanna
work on PR stuff?
Well, of course, why wouldn't I?
Well, I just figured
you and Jason
seem to be hitting it off again.
Sarah just checked out early,
so you know,
you don't really need
a fake boyfriend anymore.
I figured our deal was off.
Oh.
At least this way
we don't have to waste time
planning fake dates
slash strategy meetings.
I can get back to
preparing for Penny's arrival
and you can
get back to your clients.
Back to Jason.
Sure.
If that's what you want.
Ladies and gentlemen,
please adjourn
to the sitting room.
Noah, Rory,
thank you both for coming.
It is my great honor
to be a part of this rebrand,
fake romance situation.
And equal parts excited
and terrified
to show you my work.
Cleo is one of the
most talented artists I know.
Undiscovered, obviously,
hence why I'm working
as a receptionist.
- For now.
- For now.
Anyway, not the point.
Noah, Rory's filled me in on
operation do a full rebrand
in record time
before Penny Traverse gets here,
and I have created a logo
that I think captures
what you guys are going for.
- Are you ready?
- Yes.
Yeah, okay.
Oh, Cleo, this is...
Perfect.
- Thank you, Cleo.
- Oh,
I'm so glad you guys like it.
Honestly, I'm so proud of it
and more than happy to help.
Is this what
you do, graphic design?
Well, not yet.
You know, my friend
Laycee owns Motif NYC.
I'd be happy
to connect you guys.
- Motif?
- Yeah.
- As in the design firm Motif?
- Yeah.
Send me your portfolio,
I'll forward it along.
Oh, my God, I will!
- Like right now!
- Okay.
- Ah!
- Bye, Cleo.
Oh, thank you.
She has been trying so hard
to break into the industry.
I know she's my sister,
but trust me,
she is brilliant.
Yeah, I know, I saw.
I think she just needs
someone to give her a sh*t.
I think Laycee
could be just the person.
- About earlier...
- About what you said...
- I, uh...
- List... uh...
- Um.
- You go.
I know I don't technically need
a fake boyfriend anymore,
but, um,
I really care about this place
and I would very much like
to finish what we started.
That is, of course,
if you want to.
Of course I do.
Okay, first, the florist.
Mm-mm.
I have something better.
Come with me.
It's real love
'Cause we have enough
Noah, slow down!
It's real love
'Cause you love me
the right way
Whoa.
What is this place?
We call this the Falls.
It's where the lake begins.
It's real love
'Cause you love me
the right way
Here we are.
Take whatever you want.
- Seriously?
- Of course.
Mimi would be honored
that her flowers are being used
for such a special occasion.
Thank you.
Oh,
and green.
My favorite color.
What's yours?
Lavender.
Noted,
for our fake anniversary.
And the snoring.
I'm so happy,
my mom's gonna love these.
Any time.
Now I recall you
mentioning you're a photographer.
As you know, we need one
for the vow renewal ceremony.
Oh no, it's just a hobby
really, I'm not very good.
Okay, how about you
let me be the judge of that?
I can't believe you took these.
Aw.
Noah,
wait, these are beautiful.
These should be hanging up
around the B&B,
- not hidden back here.
- Nah.
Feels a little self-indulgent.
How so?
People don't come here
to see pictures of our family.
Maybe.
Maybe not.
Putting these up
could help people
feel more like the family.
It'd make them feel at home.
I think we should,
we still got time
before Penny arrives.
Well, good luck with that.
Old Mr. Kennith
only cranks the print press
- every other Wednesday.
- Oh.
I've been waiting on
my new menus since Christmas.
Oh, I love this one.
That's the first picture
I took with a real camera.
Okay.
After careful consideration...
Noah, would you please
be the photographer
of my parents' vow renewal?
I would love that.
I would, too.
Whoa, it's my boss,
um, I should take this.
Um, thank you for today.
- Melody, hi.
- Why are you not
- answering your phone?
- I, um...
- You missed a deadline.
- For what?
The press packet
hits news outlets today
- and the EPK is not ready.
- Melody, I am so sorry, I...
If you ever wanna make partner,
we cannot have mistakes
like this happening.
I can assure you,
it will not happen again.
I need you back in the office
first thing Monday morning.
But my parents'
vow renewal is on Monday.
Missing deadlines
is not on-brand, Rory.
Making mistakes is not on-brand.
- Melody.
- I will not have you compromise
- everything we've worked for...
- Melody, ah, yeah,
the Wi-Fi seems to be
really playing up.
I can't hear you at all,
yeah, no.
I'm gonna let you go now,
okay, bye-bye, take care.
Rory!
These are gorgeous.
Where did you find them?
Noah's grandparents
actually helped us out.
The Falls?
How'd you know about that?
First time I kissed
your father was at the Falls.
Ooh.
I, uh, almost fell in, but,
it was so worth it.
What's up, buttercup?
There is a chance I
need to head back to the city
first thing Monday morning.
- I'm sorry, Mum
- The ceremony.
Honey, if you can't
be at the vow renewal
on Monday because you've gotta
get back to the city,
your father and I
will absolutely understand.
I am so proud of you,
and I know
you've worked so hard,
and this has been
a big dream of yours
for a long time.
I love this dress on you.
Thank you.
It feels like the real you.
There might be something
I need to tell you about Noah.
He's not your real boyfriend.
You knew?
Come on, I'm your mom.
- Good point.
- I mean...
- Great choice though.
- Thank you.
Perfect jawline
to make Jason jealous.
That is totally
what I was thinking.
He's so chiseled
and gorgeous, right?
And so tall.
Wait, but was it
really that obvious?
Only to me.
So, don't mention this
to your father.
- He absolutely loves him.
- Oh, dear.
He's kind of
planned a fishing trip
with him and Noah in the summer.
Of course he has.
Yup.
I love you, Mom.
I love you too.
It's getting late.
I can finish this up on my own.
I also might have something
I need to do.
Are you sure the
blindfold is necessary?
- Yes. Shh.
- Okay, I trust you.
Good, good, you should.
- I think.
- Stop, stop.
Okay.
Ready?
I think so.
Wow.
This is...
How did you...
It turns out Old Kenny
at the printing press
had never met
a Rory Richards before.
I love it.
I, uh,
thought it would be nice
to add a touch of Mimi.
- Her recipes.
- Mm-hm.
And if you will follow me...
There's more?
Oh yeah, there's more.
In here, you will see
there is a touch of Stan.
Rory, it's...
Absolutely perfect
and Penny Traverse
is gonna love it.
Is that...
Also might have fixed your bell.
You are incredible.
I'm Rory Richards.
I know this may have started
as a fake relationship, but...
For me, it's become...
a very real...
Friendship.
I better get that.
Hi, hello.
You must be Penny.
And you are?
I'm Noah Bardon,
the grandson of the founders
of the B&B.
Splendid.
Can I give you the tour?
Very well.
Right this way.
Hey.
Hi.
- You look nice.
- Oh, thank you.
Uh, hey, I know
you're with Noah now,
- but I was...
- Actually, um...
We're just friends.
Oh.
Well, great,
'cause I was wondering
if we could chat later.
Maybe over a glass of wine?
Yeah, that sounds great.
Great.
Yeah, I look forward to it.
Nice sh*t.
Thank you.
What's this I hear
you're heading back to the city
- first thing in the morning?
- Mom!
I said there is a possibility
I might have to go back
to the office.
How'd it go?
She loved it.
Said she couldn't wait
to write about it.
- Yay!
- I think we may
have just saved this place.
Thank you, Rory.
I couldn't have done this
without you.
I'm just doing my job.
Speaking of which,
I actually put together
a press kit
for local publications.
We've had a few bites already,
including the Local Gazette.
Are you serious?
Rory!
Oh! Oh!
We should totally
celebrate over dinner tonight.
Yeah.
Yeah, yeah, uh,
just gotta grab a quick drink
with Jason first.
Oh?
Well, yeah, he invited me.
And you said yes?
But what about you two?
Oh, well, the thing...
We're, uh...
Um, basically, the thing with...
I set it up.
I figured we'd still got
some things to talk about.
Well, I should get ready.
Congratulations again.
I'm not gonna lie,
I don't get
why you're doing this.
Because I need
closure from Jason.
There's no such thing
as closure from someone else.
Yes, there is.
Closure is a thing
you give yourself.
Where'd you get that,
in a self-help book?
Yes, I did, actually.
I support you, always, always.
I just... I don't get why
you're going back to Jason
when you have a guy like Noah
right in front of you.
Because what I
have with Noah isn't real.
Has he told you that?
No.
But he told me
that a fake girlfriend
is enough for him.
And less than an hour ago,
he said
that we are just friends.
His words, not mine.
Please zip me.
That's because he thinks
you still have feelings
for Jason.
But do you?
- It's true, it's true.
- I still have
the pink bear you got me.
It's there in the corner
of my room.
- No?
- Yes.
But you never got me anything,
so I never had anything to keep.
Guilty.
Aw.
Isn't this place special?
Doesn't seem like
your kind of place.
It's not a bad thing.
It's actually one of the things
I like about you.
You have a high society vibe.
Rory.
I think I made a mistake.
I know, I wasn't always
the best boyfriend to you,
but...
I'm sorry.
You deserve so much better
than that.
And I promise I will be better
if you give me another sh*t.
I can give you what you want,
for real this time.
What do you think I want?
A nice house, lots of travel,
a new car.
No.
No, Jason, that is totally
not what I want.
I think we... we liked
the idea of each other
more than we actually
liked each other, you know?
I feel like I had this vision
of what my life
should look like,
and I don't know
if that's the real me.
Jason, I want someone
who I can count on,
someone who I can
build something with,
someone...
Someone who feels like home.
I'm not sure I
know what that even means.
You will.
If you slow down long enough
to figure out
what you really want.
I hope you do that.
You so deserve it.
So does this mean...
Ah.
I like this Rory.
Thank you.
I like her too.
It really was good seeing you.
Oh, come here, give me a hug.
Noah?
Noah?
Noah, there's something
I wanna tell you.
Melody, hi.
What is going on, Rory?
What are you talking about?
The Penny Traverse article.
This little Lily Lake
Bed and Breakfast
- isn't a client of ours...
- I know that.
I was... I wasn't doing it
under the Extend umbrella.
You have a
contract with us, Rory,
and this goes against that.
Yes, I know, I can explain.
You've been neglecting work,
missing deadlines,
you took a vacation
during our busiest season,
and now you've taken on a client
behind my back.
I was just
trying to help a friend.
I cannot have someone
working for me
who doesn't respect
what I'm doing.
Melody, please.
You are here
in this office tomorrow
or your time with Extend
is over.
Extend PR, a hotshot firm
owned by Melody Remington,
took on the small B&B
as a client
and led their rebrand.
Noah!
Yes, we do have one more room
available that night.
Thank you, we'll see you then.
Lily Lake B&B, this is Noah.
Oh, you would.
I'm so sorry,
but we are completely
booked out that weekend.
Yes, the following weekend
we have one room left.
Okay, great.
Yes, I'm also a fan
of Penny Traverse.
Okay, bye.
How could you do this to me?
- What now?
- You told Penny
that Extend was behind your PR.
- You were.
- No, Noah.
I was behind it, not Extend.
I'm sorry, I didn't think that...
That's the problem.
You didn't think.
That article needs to come down.
What are you talking about?
This is the busiest
we've ever been.
That's great, but nobody
fact-checked with me.
What you said
is about to cost me my job.
You hate your job.
You said so yourself.
You want to be working
for clients that you care about.
Well, do you know what,
you're good enough to do that
if you would only believe
in yourself.
He's a little busy right now
fighting with
his fake girlfriend.
He's gonna have
to call you back.
I do believe in myself.
No, you don't.
You're back with a guy
who dumped you
without a second thought.
You're working for a company
who doesn't appreciate you.
And you're halfway up
a corporate ladder
you don't even want to climb.
You have no idea
what you're talking about.
I know you better
than you think.
Says my fake boyfriend.
Fake.
I didn't ask for any of this.
You're right.
We don't owe each other
anything.
Rory, wait.
What?
I'm sorry, Lily Lake B&B,
this is Noah.
Hey.
Honey, we got your text.
I thought you weren't leaving
till tomorrow.
No, but Melody is gonna fire me
if I'm not in the office
tomorrow.
I can't say we're not sad.
But we understand how hard
you've worked for this, kiddo.
Thank you, Dad.
I just wish things would have
worked out differently.
Me too.
We love you.
I love you too.
Rory? Rory.
Rory!
Make sure Noah gets
lots of photos.
Rory!
Rory!
Rory, wait!
Noah, she's... already gone.
Rory, wait!
I'm sorry!
I'm sorry.
If you leave, what happens
Do I cry or stand there
Are we sure
the end goes this way
Will you see what's out there
When you're gone
and out there
Are you sure
that it's the way to go
Maybe yes, maybe no
Or if so, well, I know
- Hi, Melody.
- You're back.
Did you see the email?
I want you take care of it
first thing.
Yes, I'm back,
yes, I saw your email,
and yes, I will take care of it.
Do not let me down
on this, Rory.
Your career is riding on it.
If you want to make partner,
no more mistakes, got it?
This is your last chance.
Your career, your choice.
I hired you because I thought
you were up to this,
but you have been one disappointment
after another...
There's no plan of action
Maybe yes, in control
Oh, so young, what do we know
Nothing
There's no plan of action
Hey.
Guests are starting to arrive.
Sorry, I just thought
with Rory gone...
Oh, no, no, no, it's okay.
Thank you.
Oh, I don't know
how she does it.
These heels are k*lling me.
Rory makes it look so easy.
She makes everything look easy.
Hey, you haven't, um,
heard from her, have you?
No.
Sorry.
Hey, Noah.
For what it's worth,
I've never seen her this happy.
Oh.
- Are you okay?
- Mm-hm.
You ready?
It's just not the same
without Rory here.
I know, Mom.
She would have loved to be here.
Well, we better not
keep everyone waiting.
Wait!
Wait for me!
Oh! I'm sorry!
I'm sorry I'm late,
I'm sorry I left.
I just... I'm sorry.
Hi. You look really pretty.
- Hi.
- We're just so glad
you came back.
Okay.
Me too.
I don't want to miss
any moments anymore,
big or small.
That's our cue.
Uh, you're
gonna be needing this.
You ready?
I'm all out of love
Gave you it all
I've had to tell you
what's on my mind
These are the dreams
No more missing moments?
That all feel so real
I couldn't lose you
if I tried
And if that changed
I'd rearrange
Oh, if I lost it all tonight
Lyla.
You are more beautiful today
than the day I first laid eyes
on you here at Lily Lake.
Since then,
I've had the pleasure
of watching you grow,
as a career woman...
a friend...
and a mother.
Our two girls are a reflection
of your love and warmth,
and it has been an honor
staying by your side
for almost four decades.
I love you, Lyla.
And I cannot wait
to continue to love you
for at least four more.
Tom,
when I first met you
that spring here at Lily Lake,
you captivated me that you'd
make every moment an adventure,
which, in turn,
has made my life an adventure.
Your generosity and heart,
and, honestly,
your barbecue skills.
I mean, come on, he makes
the best ribs on the planet.
She's not wrong.
I love you, Tom.
And thank you
for creating our dream life
one small moment at a time.
You are the first thing
I would find
You are the first thing
I would find
Oh my goodness,
how cute were Mom and Dad?
Adorable.
I'm so glad you got to see it.
I am too.
But what about your job?
- Mm, I quit.
- You what?
Mm-hm, mm-hm.
What are you gonna do?
You know me,
I have a couple ideas.
Speaking of new career paths,
Noah sent my stuff
over to Motif,
and Laycee called me right away
and offered me a job
on the spot.
Cleo! Congratulations.
Oh my goodness.
Oh, I'm so happy for you.
Thanks, sis.
You deserve this.
Come dance.
You are the first thing
I will be right back.
Okay.
You are the first thing
Dad.
What are you doing here?
I read an article
by Penny Traverse.
- Oh.
- With that sort of publicity,
I figured we're gonna need
all hands back on deck.
It's a shame
it had to come down.
What?
It was great what you did,
hiring a publicist.
- What's her name?
- Rory Richards
of Richards Publicity.
You must be Peter,
it is so nice to meet you.
I've heard so much about you.
This is Cindy.
I'm, here from the Lily Lake
Gazette.
She'd actually like to grab
a quick comment from you.
She's doing a feature about
the best bed and breakfast
in town.
Okay, sure.
Rory, what's going on?
Noah, I was wrong.
I completely overreacted.
You had every right
to tell Penny
that I worked for Extend.
I never told you not to.
I am so sorry.
No, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry that I put your job
at risk.
I called Penny and I had her
take the article down.
And I, as your publicist,
I had her put a new one up.
"From my stay at
Lily Lake Bed and Breakfast,
I can tell you
that nothing beats
their homegrown hospitality.
And I'll be the first in line
for the return of their
famous Lily Lake Festival.
This place is a must-stay
for any guest
looking for a home
away from home."
"Now with wi-fi."
I thought you'd like that.
Rory, thank you so much.
- Yeah, uh...
- So, wait, hang on.
Rory of Richards Publicity?
- You quit your job?
- I did, yes.
And, uh, your Grandma Mimi...
Sorry, the fairies,
they might have had
a little something
to do with it.
There are two moments in life.
Those you miss...
and those you seize.
Noah, you were right.
I was putting everything I had
into a job that I hated.
I want my life to be
about so much more than that.
I am so happy for you.
Uh...
So, um, yeah,
I hope that everything went well
with you and Jason.
Yeah, it did.
Good, good.
I'm really so happy
for you both.
Oh, no, we're not...
Jason is so not the guy for me.
- He's not?
- I wanna be with someone
who sees the real me
and loves me because of it.
I think...
I hope I found that
in a guy that pretended
to be my fake boyfriend.
- Oh, that guy.
- Mm-hm.
- He's not so bad.
- Oh, no.
He's actually very handsome.
- Oh, you think so?
- I do.
I mean, too bad
it was all fake, right?
For the record,
I can tell you that
it wasn't fake for him.
Rory, I've spent my whole life
in this place,
but somehow it's being with you
makes it feel...
Like home.
Like home.
And for the record...
None of it was fake
for her either.
Kiss me.
Won't you hold me tight
And never let me go
I will, I will, I will
Oh, you... keep going, keep going.
No, no, don't look.
I'm sorry.
Oh
Please stay on my mind
Wow!
I thought you said
you couldn't dance.
Well, maybe I
just needed a partner.
Oh.
By the way,
you still owe me a fake date.
How 'bout a real one instead?
Deal.
Let it linger
Beside us
Tip of my fingers
I just
Don't wanna mess this up
With you
With you
I I I'm I I I'm
Falling for you
Falling for you
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