Don't Go Breaking My Heart (2020)

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And welcome back

to Good Day Portland.

I'm Bink Williams.

With me, as always,

my delightful co-host...

Misty McAllister.

And with us in our second hour,

Dr. Miranda Faraday,

founder of a new

breakup boot camp

that's taking Portland by storm.

Now, correct me

if I'm wrong, Miranda,

you're a psychologist?

A Ph.D., yes.

Right, and you provide

a six-week

health and wellness program

to heal the recently

broken-hearted?

Exactly.

When you typically

get out of a relationship,

you want one of two things,

to have the relationship

not be over,

or to be over the relationship,

and one of those things

we can't control,

but the other

is well within our power.

Well, it sounds like something

that could help someone

who maybe

can't get over lost love.

Well, sometimes,

people hide their true selves

until six months in,

when you witness her

scream at a waiter,

making him cry,

but tell us how this all works.

Each week has a theme.

"Release, Endurance, Teamwork,

Connection, Trust, and Closure",

and we do a coordinated

activity or exercise

in keeping with

the word of the week.

People may feel like

broken hearts last forever,

but I am here to tell them

that it doesn't.

Okay, folks,

we're going to go to Rick

for the weather,

and when we return,

Dr. Miranda Faraday

will tell us more

about her program.

Miranda?

He's going to need

your business card,

like, right now.

Yeah.

Well, everyone kept saying

how he's this young,

financial genius,

and they're crediting

my reporting

for taking down

what turned out to be

this massive Ponzi scheme.

The reason I didn't see you

for three weeks.

Jen, I'm doing this for us.

I'm working really hard

to prove myself,

and they're finally

starting to take notice.

That's great,

but I need you to take notice

of other things.

Like what?

It's been six months.

Where are we going?

Right now,

we're going to dinner.

Ben, we hardly see each other

these days.

I'm on track

to become an editor,

and then I get to be the one

handing out the assignments,

but in the meantime,

I kinda gotta write

what they tell me to write.

And I need someone

who is present.

I am.

I'm right here.

Look, let's not focus

on the time

that we don't spend together,

and instead

enjoy the time that we do.

That's not enough for me, Ben.

Something's got to give.

Are you asking me to choose

between you and my career?

I'm saying, the right answer

is, "You, Jen.

I choose you".

I do...

and I choose my career.

I'm sorry,

that's not enough for me.

Goodbye, Ben.

He went looking for my car

ages ago.

I have no idea where he is.

Think he took it for a joy ride?

That would be about right

for the night I'm having.

I swear, it has nothing to do

with the woman

who just got in a cab

with my heart

on the bottom of her shoe.

I think they charge

an extra cleaning fee for that.

Probably.

Well, I'm sorry to hear

that both your car

and your heart are MIA.

That's all right,

I didn't really like it

that much anyways.

Thinking about trading it in

for a newer model.

The car or the heart?

I need one of them to get home,

so I guess the heart

is of less use at the moment.

And the girlfriend?

Ex-girlfriend, actually,

but the bread was great,

so I guess that sort of

makes up a little

for getting dumped.

Do you want to talk about it?

You've heard the story

a thousand times.

Boy meets girl.

Girl gives boy

an unreasonable ultimatum.

Girl storms out.

Boy eats both entrees.

Yeah, we all have one of those.

Do tell.

Comfort me with your pain.

You've heard it a million times.

Girl meets boy,

girl marries boy.

Boy leaves girl,

girl takes up kickboxing,

pretends bag is boy.

I feel bad for the bag.

Not so much for the boy.

This is me.

Hey...

Broken hearts do heal.

I've seen it happen.

Thanks.

This letter is your chance

to say it all

to that person

who broke your heart.

It's only two minutes,

so don't hold back.

This is about you now,

and you are not the same person

who signed up for this program

a month and a half ago.

You have overcome obstacles,

you have stepped

outside of yourself.

You have changed in ways

you never thought possible.

Three, two, one...

pens down.

How are we feeling?

Mine has a lot of swears in it.

That's perfect.

Excellent.

So, as closure week

comes to a close,

you have to decide

at our bonfire,

do you send your letter,

or do you burn it?

That's all for today.

I'll see you tomorrow.

And remember the first rule,

no cyberstalking your ex.

You know I'm right.

Stay off Instagram.

Chloe, hi.

The phone has been ringing

off the hook

since the segment

on Good Day Portland.

And Bink Williams

signed up for the program,

so that's

our best publicity ever.

We are at capacity again,

so I had to add another session.

Good.

Maybe soon we can get

a dance studio or something,

so we don't have to share

the space.

I know.

It's all happening.

Are you ready

to lead a session yet?

You know why

this business works?

Because I know

how to stay in my lane.

I handle the business,

you handle the clients.

Well, it would be pretty easy

for you to just, like,

toss your blinker on

and change lanes.

You know this program

like the back of your hand.

And you are the heart

of the business,

and I am the head,

but I am sorting

through resumes,

and there are

some great candidates.

I'll set up interviews

this week.

You will not be on your own

forever, I promise,

and then, maybe

when the pressure is off,

you can take some time for you.

I take plenty of time

for myself.

I'm going to the rock wall

tonight for a climb.

That's not what I mean.

You need to stop moving,

and doing, and climbing,

and get back out there.

What would you say to a client

who refused to move on?

I'm not refusing to move on.

I will get back out there,

eventually.

I'm just...

You know, success

is happening for us right now,

and I want to ride that wave.

Thank you.

Hey, Kim.

Hi.

Mom and Dad okay?

Yeah, they're fine.

I just need you to talk me

out of doing something.

My greatest skill.

Darren's engaged.

I know it's been a year

since we broke up,

but it still stings.

What exactly

am I talking you out of?

Don't let me call him.

Okay.

Or email.

Yeah, no, don't do that.

Or ride my bike by his house.

I will literally

stand in the street

in front of your bike.

Look at us.

It's like we're some

sibling lonely hearts club.

Speak for yourself.

I'm fine.

You just think you're fine, Ben,

because that's what you do

after a breakup,

ever since Serena.

Why do you always

have to bring her up?

That was, like, 10 years ago.

Because it broke you,

and ever since,

you've just been putting

a Band-Aid over a b*llet hole.

Have not.

I was almost

about to talk to Jen

about taking it

to the next level.

"Almost about to"?

Yeah, big step.

So, there is this program

that helps people

get over a breakup,

and I want you to come with me.

You remember the last one,

where they just yelled at you,

and told you

all the stuff you did wrong?

Or the walking on hot coals guy

that promised you

all this empowerment,

and the coals weren't even real?

Yeah, I'm still

paying that one off.

But at least I'm trying.

Unlike some people

who pretend that they're fine

and then probably cry

in their cereal every morning.

I don't even eat cereal.

Look...

I just don't want to see you

taken advantage of, okay?

Give me some credit.

I did my research.

She has a great reputation,

and it's in Campbell Park.

You love Campbell Park.

Come on, I'm tired

of feeling like this,

and I don't want to do it alone,

and remember?

Helping your sister?

Your greatest strength?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I hate it when my words

come back to haunt me.

Fine.

Thank you.

Look at her resume.

Advanced psychology degree,

was in private practice,

and she's a Reiki instructor.

I don't know what that means,

but it sounds like

teaching experience to me.

Sounds great,

but I mean, qualifications

aren't everything.

We need to find somebody

who gets what we do.

I have a good feeling about her.

And what I've learned

in my practice

is it's not one size fits all.

You can't treat everyone

out of a textbook.

I could not agree more.

I think that

too much talk therapy,

instead of real action,

can keep people stuck.

Exactly.

So, I was wondering...

how do you feel

about incorporating

past-life regression

into your program?

Well, that is...

not really what...

what we do.

But you should.

Because we aren't always

dealing with trauma

from this lifetime.

Okay, thanks, Gayle.

We will be in touch.

Thank you.

Namaste.

Hi.

Hi. I'm Helen.

It's my second go-round.

I guess it takes more

than six weeks

to get over a 30-year marriage.

Oh, my goodness, Bink Williams!

I watch you every morning.

I guess no one's immune

from heartbreak.

I guess not.

I'm just gonna...

I'm Kim. Hi.

Hi.

I'm here for moral support.

Yes, my brother

is completely unaffected

by his recent breakup,

or any other breakups

that may have happened

in the past.

At least, that's the story

we're going with.

Well, that's because

it's the truth.

- Ben.

- Hi.

We all go at our own pace.

It takes as long as it takes.

No pressure.

Well, we'll remember that.

It's work.

I'm gonna take this outside.

You're gonna want a muffin.

Yeah, I'll see you

in the morning, Leo.

Yeah, bye.

You.

Of all the boot camps

in all the world, right?

Do you know of many others?

Only the military kind.

What are you doing?

Just trying to picture you

with a buzz cut.

And how's that?

I think you picked

the right boot camp.

Well, you don't sound

too thrilled about it.

Well, my sister

wanted to go to this one.

I'm here for moral support.

That, and she knows

all my secrets.

I mean, it's got

a pretty good reputation,

and you can't beat

the view, so...

Well... yeah,

but Miranda's Breakup Boot Camp?

Come on,

I cannot be the only one

that thinks this is

a little out there.

I mean, maybe this lady thinks

she can start some new fad,

make a couple bucks,

I've seen it before.

Everybody likes a quick fix.

You have some pretty

strong feelings about it.

Pretty strong feelings

about a lot of things.

Like pizza.

Want to go grab a slice?

Maybe you shouldn't

knock it before you try it.

I don't know, the whole

kumbaya, circle time,

chanting with strangers

isn't really my thing.

Yeah, no, that's not

my thing at all either, so.

Excellent.

Then we're in agreement.

So, pizza?

Let's just go in,

and just... just give it a try.

You're not going to save me

from this, are you?

Is that what you're saying?

I think only you

can save yourself.

Come on.

Okay, everybody,

give Bink a little space.

And the first thing

that you're gonna learn here

is that we don't date

on the rebound,

yours or anyone else's.

So...

Thank you.

So you're the teacher.

The... breakup boot camper.

Miranda Faraday.

Ready for a little kumbaya,

circle time?

...And by the time

we reach week three,

"Teamwork",

you are going to feel like

completely different people,

and that'll bring us

right into to week four,

"Connection".

Can I chime in really fast?

I'm sorry, is that a thing

we're allowed to do here?

Yes, this is an open dialogue.

What about fear?

What about fear?

Well, I don't see it

on your list.

You have all these buzzwords,

"Trust, Release, Endurance",

but when do we deal with fear?

Because that's why

we're all here, right?

We're afraid to deal with life,

without that person

that just broke our hearts.

Ben...

He's right.

I'm scared to be on my own,

and I can't just move on

since I have to see Bethany

and her new girlfriend,

every other week,

because of Ruth.

We share custody.

It's so hard on the kids,

going back and forth.

Thankfully, mine are grown now.

Ruth is a cat,

but she's definitely struggling.

See, fear is a powerful

motivator for people.

Fear is a symptom.

Trust, endurance,

those are solutions,

and here in my boot camp,

we choose to focus

on the buzzwords that uplift.

Yeah, perhaps the person

with the Ph.D.

can continue

with the orientation.

Unless, of course,

you have a post graduate degree

as well?

No, no, just asking questions.

She said it was allowed.

It's okay.

We're all just

breaking the ice here,

but I do think

that you should do one thing

every day that scares you,

but I call that empowerment.

What are you afraid of?

Heights.

Spiders.

Dentist...

but I'm not going

to the dentist every day.

No, no, no one

is asking you to do that,

but when you face those fears,

the heights, the spiders,

the dentist,

you feel like

you can overcome anything,

including a broken heart,

and that is empowerment.

Because it's easy

to just be negative and cynical

and want to tear things down.

So, this program,

we're gonna focus

on the positive,

and you will see

exactly what I mean

in our kickstart session,

on Thursday,

called "Release".

Ben...

I'll wait for you outside.

Apologize.

You didn't tell me who you were.

You didn't ask.

I just wanted to say

that I know it might be weird

because you were so vulnerable

with me the other night,

but there's no shame

in having your heart broken.

My heart's not broken,

it's gently bruised.

Bruises heal faster than breaks.

Maybe there's

an underlying injury

you don't know about?

Come on, I was there.

I saw you.

It's not as bad

as you're making it out to be.

I'm doing great now.

I'm processing things.

Moving on.

In four days?

Sometimes, four days

is all you need.

Okay.

I think there's

something you want to say,

and I think it has to do

with the fact

that you're famished,

and you really want

to take me up

on that pizza offer right now.

Yeah, that's not

what I was going to say.

I do wonder

if this program

is the right fit for you?

Are you booting me out

of boot camp?

No, I wouldn't do that,

because I can help you,

but it only works

if you take it seriously,

so I think that is something

that you need to figure out.

You just can't help yourself.

You always

have to say something.

Editor of the Harvard Crimson.

You went to an Ivy,

and became a know-it-all.

Oh, stop.

I was a know-it-all

way before Harvard.

You know what, I'm fine.

I can do this on my own.

I mean, it's obvious

you're never going to deal

with your stuff.

Or is it

that I've already

dealt with my stuff,

and this is redundant?

You don't have to come back

on Thursday.

Well, you can't say

we didn't try.

Sure I can.

You've reached

Miranda's Breakup Boot Camp.

Please leave your name

and number,

and someone will get back to you

as soon as possible.

Thanks.

Miranda, hey, Ben Myers here.

Listen, I was thinking

about what you said,

and I think that the program

is not for me,

but I did want to say thank you,

and good luck,

and if you change your mind

about that pizza...

Yeah. Bye.

You got a minute?

I have some news.

Yeah, yeah, sure.

Dean Rossi got a job in Austin.

He's leaving

at the end of the month.

So there's an opening

for a features editor?

The board doesn't know

if you're ready,

but I'm working on them.

You just keep doing

what you're doing.

Whatever it takes.

I appreciate the vote

of confidence, Leo, really.

Miranda's Breakup Boot Camp.

I saw this lady

on Good Day Portland.

- Are you doing this?

- Well, no.

I went once,

but just to help my sister,

I'm not gonna go back.

She's always into

that self-help, fad stuff.

No, Ben...

You need to go back.

I don't need this, Leo.

I'm fine.

No, I mean, on assignment.

You know more than anyone

that once you start digging

beneath the surface,

sometimes, you strike oil,

like with that Ponzi thing.

Well, I don't know that

this is like the Ponzi thing.

Well, maybe not,

but is this the real deal,

or is it just some fad,

full of empty promises?

These people are everywhere.

Nobody is better than you

at finding the story

beneath the story.

Go back, dig around,

and bring me something good,

and if it turns out as well

as the last piece,

well, that editor job

is as good as yours.

Hey.

Ben isn't gonna be coming back,

so I'll use the extra bag

for demonstration.

- Can I talk to you for a sec?

- Yeah, what's up?

There's a voicemail

you need to listen to.

Hi, it's Dex.

You're probably surprised

to hear from me,

but I,

noticed you liked

one of my photos online,

which was kind of strange,

and I think we should talk.

So can you call me?

Thanks.

You liked one of

your ex-husband's photos?

No!

Not on purpose.

You were cyberstalking him?

I was curious,

I...

kind of like when you're

watching the nature channel,

and you see, like,

a snake eating a frog,

and you just... keep watching.

That is such a weird analogy,

and I don't know

what is going on with you,

but that is exactly what

we tell our clients not to do.

Dex does not deserve

any more of your attention.

I know.

It was one time, Chloe.

Are you gonna call him?

No.

He clearly thinks

that I'm pining over him,

and if I call him back,

it's just gonna confirm that,

so no, I'm not calling him back.

Tell me that you are not.

Not what?

Pining over him.

No!

I am totally, definitely,

categorically

not pining over him.

I don't need to call him back

to prove that.

So, yeah, no,

I'm not calling him back.

And you are deleting

that app off your phone.

I mean, I'm the first one

there in the morning,

I'm the last to leave at night,

I do every assignment

that they give me,

and he still has to sell me

to the board.

You've only been

at the magazine for two years.

These things take time.

But I'm so ready.

I'll do whatever it takes

to prove I'm up to the task.

You'll get there.

Just keep doing

what you're doing.

Yeah.

- Jen.

- Ben.

Hey.

It's not what it looks like.

We just... went to lunch.

Right.

You remember Emmett

from my office?

Yeah. Sure.

No hard feelings, right, bro?

No.

We gotta go to work.

Yeah, us too.

So at least that wasn't awkward.

Well, he seems

perfectly terrible.

I've met him.

He is.

You okay?

I didn't realize

I was that replaceable.

Hey...

this says way more about her

than it does you.

Don't self-help me.

Come on, you sound like

the boot camp instructor.

I'll take that as a compliment.

She's very smart.

Lots of five-star reviews.

Come on, we can

get over this together.

Me and you,

and you and me.

Us. Team.

Power healing.

Fine. I'll go back with you,

but only because I want

to take care of you, all right?

I want to make sure

you don't get sucked in.

Yeah, I don't think

that's the only reason.

Thank you.

Miranda?

Hi, refund.

I'll have Chloe cut you a check.

No, actually...

I've been thinking about it,

and I'm ready to do the work.

That's a pretty big change

from before

when you called it a fad,

and said that I was trying

to con vulnerable people

out of their hard-earned money.

I didn't say that

about you specifically...

- It was implied.

- But not intended.

So, what changed?

I'm a man who knows his flaws.

Do go on.

Okay, I ran into

my ex-girlfriend,

already on a date.

That sucks.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Sounds like a textbook rebound.

Yeah.

The guy called me, "Bro", too.

Yikes.

Extra sorry.

Okay, well, are you ready

to check your inner cynic

at the door?

Because tonight

we sign the pledge.

Of allegiance?

Because if not,

that sounds a little culty,

you know that, right?

What am I signing exactly?

It's a pledge of commitment,

and it's not to me,

it's to you.

If you think you can commit.

I can commit.

I've had the same ficus

for 10 years,

but I never sign anything

until I see the fine print.

Listen, Ben, I want you to know

that I am committed

to helping you

get over your breakup.

And I'm committed

to helping you get over yours.

That's not

how this is gonna work.

But is it, though?

Okay, how about

we just lose

all preconceived notions

we have about one another,

and we start fresh.

Deal?

Deal.

Good.

Kick!

Welcome to week one, "Release".

Punch!

Kick! Come on!

Atta way.

You have anger.

You have pain, you have fear.

Accept those emotions,

and then release them

into that bag.

Just like that.

Kim, do not go easy on that bag.

Did what's-his-name

go easy on your heart?

Darren?

No, he did not.

Atta girl.

Let it out, let it out!

What is going on over here?

I just, I don't see

what good this is doing.

I'm a lover, not a fighter.

Less talking, more punching.

Oh, come on, Ben,

a nine-year-old could take you.

Do better.

You're holding on too tight.

I don't want to pretend

the bag is Jen.

Or someone else from your past?

Okay, then,

why don't you just

give it a hit... bro?

Yes! Better.

Thank you, Ben, for joining us.

Kick!

Sorry.

You're okay.

Let's walk it off.

So, Bink Williams hates me.

I never thought I'd say that.

This does feel good,

though, right?

Yeah, I guess.

- Have a good night.

- See ya.

- Yo, hey.

- How was it?

It was about what you'd expect,

but I got a good workout,

which is a win

since you keep me so busy,

I had to cancel the gym.

So what's the deal?

I don't know yet,

still sussing it out,

but there was

one red flag, though.

This commitment thing

she wants us to sign.

Well, make sure

you read the fine print.

I intend to.

Okay, keep digging, Ben.

Yeah.

Hey...

Hey.

I just wanted to say

that was really good in there.

I'm just really feeling it.

See, once you stop resisting,

it's not so bad.

Yeah...

and starting with Release Week

was super intense.

Anybody ever ask

for their money back

after this point?

I was checking out your terms,

and you're pretty tough

on refunds.

Well, I'm only tough on them

because...

Miranda.

Dex.

You...

you didn't call me back,

and I think we should talk.

Yeah, we totally should,

but tonight is not good for me.

I...

We have a thing.

Right,

and we're late for that thing.

Yeah.

Reservations.

Our favorite restaurant.

Sushi restaurant.

Chef Koji

keeps the hand rolls coming.

They are... good.

And then after,

we go to the overlook,

and drink some wine,

and look out over the city,

and plot out our lives.

Yup, that's us.

Every Thursday night.

Super fun.

You bet.

Right...

Okay...

So, you'll call me

to set up a time?

Yeah, totally...

Bye.

You want to talk about it?

No.

Invisible

teacher-client line, huh?

But I am kind of involved now,

if you did

want to talk about it.

I promise

I wouldn't tell anybody.

That was my ex-husband.

I sort of assumed.

Well, you know what they say

about people who assume...

They're very charming.

So, are you going to call him?

No.

Look, I know

we don't get to closure

until, like, week six,

but maybe

that's why he was here?

I don't need closure.

Oh, come on, you tell

everybody in your classes

to do these things,

but you don't

believe it yourself?

No, that's not what...

Look, he doesn't get

to just leave

without saying a word,

and show back up out of...

What were you talking about,

because that stuff

was very specific.

I was just...

mentioning my favorite place.

I know what you're doing.

What am I doing?

Well, you're turning it

back around on me,

when the moment

was most definitely about you.

Yeah, but you made it about you

when you started getting

super descriptive.

It was hypothetical.

Was it, though?

Yeah.

Yeah, it was...

I would be happy to do that

in real life sometime,

if you're game.

I have to go prep a class

that starts tomorrow,

but thank you very much

for your help,

Ben.

Tough love, but then

I leave out the love part,

because you can't go too easy

on your clients,

or they never learn.

What we're looking for

in our new instructor, Simon,

is someone

who can approach things

from a place of kindness.

Kindness can be mistaken

for weakness,

and I'm not weak.

There's certainly

no question about that.

Well, they can't be all good.

What's that?

47 five-star reviews.

Well, you know people are able

to get those things removed

when they're

particularly scathing.

Yeah.

Miranda did say one thing

that was sort of cryptic

the other night.

Almost as if she doesn't believe

in the things that she's doing,

or follow them herself.

Sounds like something

worth looking into.

I have a meeting in the morning,

so do you mind covering

the feature department meeting

till I get there?

Yeah, for sure, I can do that.

It'll be good practice for you.

You know, for the future.

Welcome to week two.

Endurance.

I hated this week last time.

And squats.

I mean,

it's not like I wasn't warned...

by Misty,

my guy friends...

even my mom...

but she hates everyone,

so I can't really count her.

I get it, Bink.

My dog hated Darren.

That should've been

my first sign.

Dogs know, Kim.

Dogs know.

I should have, too.

I feel like such an idiot.

But there was this undeniable

connection, you know?

She got me in a way

that no one else ever has.

And you're good.

Somebody else will get you

like that again one day, Bink.

In relationships,

we see what we want to see.

This was a lesson

you needed to learn on your own,

and you did.

Okay, jumping jacks, people!

This is endurance!

Come on, come on, come on!

Like a boss, Kim!

Good job!

I don't understand

how this is supposed

to help somebody

get over a breakup.

Challenging yourself

at a point where your confidence

may be depleted

can make you feel powerful.

So I went bungee jumping

this weekend.

I wanted to face my fear,

and it was terrifying...

but in a good way.

She used one of the bad words.

Never mind him.

Go on, Helen.

Well, it was either that,

or call Roger,

so I opted for diving

head first toward the concrete

and praying that the ropes hold.

Well, I'm glad you chose

the safe option.

I wanted to feel alive,

which I really actually

haven't felt since my divorce.

And now

everything looks different.

I feel different.

You're really inspiring, Helen.

I am?

Maybe I'm not so wrong.

You should add a fear week.

Maybe I should,

but I would call it

transcendence.

Good job!

Remember, in this life,

you are not alone.

You have a support system.

We'll get more into it during

the Trust and Teamwork week,

but lean on each other, here.

Your turn.

Get across that beam.

You're so pushy.

Please.

Look at that course.

All of you made it.

Not a single one of you quit.

Next time your confidence

takes a hit,

I want you to remember that,

and I want you to relish it.

Well done.

Helen, how are you feeling?

Oh, yeah.

Looks like I need to find myself

an end-of-the-week ritual, too.

And my sister's yoga teacher

is selling her studio

when she moves

at the end of the summer.

It could be the place.

I mean, if new sign-ups

continue like this,

it's a definite possibility.

So this candidate

has two degrees.

Early childhood education

from NYU

and psychology

from Carnegie Mellon.

Sounds good,

but I know somebody

with an MBA from Columbia

who would be perfect.

This is our business, Miranda.

It's too risky.

Chloe, you've been with me

every step of the way,

since Dex left.

You know this program

better than me, probably.

I just don't have your...

vitality.

Please, between the two of us,

you are the most...

vitalitous.

That is not a word.

It could be, in Canada.

There she is.

You?

Me? You?

You climb here?

I climb here.

Like, all the time.

Funny, I've never seen you.

I was thinking about

the obstacle course.

It was empowering.

Didn't want to lose

the momentum.

Good.

Want to race to the top?

I'm more of a slow and steady

kind of climber.

I'm more of

a challenge yourself,

beat your best time

kinda climber.

Kind of figured.

Always on the move, right?

Classes by day,

climbing walls by night?

It's how I manage my stress,

I guess.

That's fine,

as long as it's not

an avoidance tactic.

I manage mine by sitting still.

You know, your class is a lot

more expensive than you think.

I've had to go

to the chiropractor three times

since I started... my back.

My class is very affordable.

And I'm sorry about your back.

What about your heart?

Strong and sturdy.

Okay. Not ready

to talk about your stuff yet.

That's fine.

We'll work on it.

I don't have stuff.

I'm getting there.

You done already?

Okay.

You want to switch walls?

Yeah, sure.

Can I get some water first?

Sure.

So boot camp?

Where did that come from?

Necessity

is the mother of invention.

Necessity for you?

You're a Ph.D.

You had to be making

a nice living.

It's never

about the money for me.

It says on your website

that you have 417 healed hearts

under your belt.

How many unhealed?

You know, looking for problems

where none exist

is a very unhealthy outlook.

Or focusing on the negative

from time to time

is how we improve.

Grow.

Which I understand

is sort of your thing.

See, I pay attention in class.

Well, sometimes.

But not in my boot camp.

Look, this is how I healed

after a broken heart,

so now it's how I help others.

So the business

was your rebound?

What, is this a workout

or an interrogation?

I'm placing my trust in you,

and I just...

I kind of want to understand

what I should.

Because it works.

You'll see.

Okay.

As long as you're not diving

into other people's problems

so you don't have to deal

with your own.

Is that what you think,

Dr. Freud?

Go. You can have

a head start this time

so it's not

so embarrassing for you.

Right. Here we go again.

Time's up.

Okay...

That's...

as far as I go.

- You're doing great.

- I know.

I'm on to you, you know.

You can tell me the truth.

This was your first time,

wasn't it?

You got me.

As you can see,

I'm not so good

at being not so good at things.

That's why you need

to challenge yourself,

so that you're not

in your head so much.

Well, I'm a chronic

over-thinker.

It's hard for me

to just turn it off.

There he is.

I was waiting for that guy

to get here.

What guy?

Valet stand Ben.

The one who thought

he was never

going to see me again,

so he was completely real.

Well, I feel the same way

about valet stand Miranda.

She just listened.

She didn't try

to analyze or fix me.

But that's exactly

what you're paying

Boot Camp Miranda to do, so.

Not tonight.

Tonight, we're just

a couple of climbers.

One very accomplished climber.

One who's just happy

he didn't break any bones.

The night I met you...

I think Serena did me a favor.

Did she?

Yeah.

I was always talking about

"maybe almost" taking things

to the next level.

Jen's problem with me.

I could never get past

"maybe almost".

What? Why are you

smirking at me?

It's not a smirk.

This is exactly

where you should be

at this point of the program.

The letting-go stage.

That means it's working.

Well, everyone,

welcome to week three.

Teamwork.

After a breakup,

we can feel like

our trust is shattered

and that we're alone,

but we're not.

We can rely on other people

to help us through anything.

So, today,

we are going to work together...

or we are all going to die!

There is a b*mb in this room

that is big enough

to destroy the entire city,

and we have 60 minutes

to dismantle it.

Start the clock!

The fate of the people

rests in our collective hands.

Do not let them down.

Start.

Seriously, come on.

There's a b*mb!

Okay... One, two...

five.

- Come on.

- Four...

I'm trying to get this right.

It's not right!

Don't yell at your partner.

Lean on them.

Don't make me do math!

Okay, switch places.

- Okay.

- Okay.

In relationships,

just as in life,

if something's not working,

we try a different tactic.

Ben, how you doing?

Pretty good, actually.

You want to...

you want to press

the big red button?

Just don't blow up the city.

Cool.

Secret passage.

There's no door knob.

- Yikes.

- Yeah.

There's no door knob.

Your teammates have encroached

on enemy territory

and have been captured.

You must rescue them

in order to receive

your next clue.

Hang in there, Miranda,

we'll save you!

And my brother.

Yeah. Sure, whatever.

Tell my mother I love her.

I'm not a big fan

of small spaces.

I have never been a big fan

of small spaces.

Can...

Okay...

Hey, hey, are you okay?

Yeah.

I'm-I'm totally not panicking.

Except for the part

where I'm kind of

a little bit panicking.

Can you just ask me a question

or distract me

or something, please?

Yeah. Yeah.

Favorite ice cream?

Vanilla.

Come on, that's so boring.

What's yours?

Chocolate chip cookie dough.

Way too complicated.

I'm a purist.

We're working on it, you guys!

Making real good progress here.

No, we're not!

I know sitting still is not

your favorite activity.

It's actually right above

being trapped in small spaces,

so I'm really k*lling it here.

Oh, good.

Can you not tell anyone

out there about this, please?

Because I do need to maintain

some sort of

street cred with them.

I'm not so great

at letting my guard down.

See, but by telling me that,

that's exactly

what you're doing.

Very astute.

Maybe you should be

teaching this class.

I'm just trying

to return the favor.

You take care of everybody else.

You know...

you could let

your guard down, too.

See, that's one of

my least favorite activities...

right up there with...

failing at pretty much anything,

and getting attacked by a shark.

Well, the shark thing's normal.

And you don't really strike me

as the type who fails at much.

See, that's the thing,

I work really hard

to not fail at much.

In my business life, at least.

And in your relationships?

Suppose I could've

paid those equal attention.

Yeah...

same.

Everyone's dead.

Great!

Well, you can't win 'em all,

but we worked together,

we enjoyed the journey,

and that is the lesson.

So... smile.

Great. Thank you.

Get home safe.

I'll see you all next week.

Hey...

I had a question.

sh**t.

About the letter,

at the end,

where we burn it

or send it or whatever.

Are there rules there,

or can we change who it's for?

I mean, you're getting

a little ahead of yourself,

that's week six,

but you'll be writing it

to the person you need

to let go of the most.

Yeah.

That's kind of what I thought.

Serena?

Kim tell you that?

You told me that.

At Rock Wall.

Freudian slip, maybe,

when you said Serena,

instead of Jen.

You're a really good listener.

That's... that's really annoying.

It's kind of the job.

Why the change?

You know...

because I was always just

toeing the line with Jen,

couldn't figure out

why I couldn't really commit.

Maybe because

you never really let go

of your one?

I'll see you next week.

Welcome to week four...

Connection.

This week is all about

getting back in touch

with our vulnerability.

And this here is a safe space

where you can feel that.

This was my favorite week

last go-around,

and I have to say,

I was pretty darn good at it.

This is Senora Cornejo.

She is a world champion

on the salsa circuit.

She's going to teach us

some moves today.

We are one short today

because Jess is out,

so, Bink,

I will be your partner.

Salsa is not only

a dance of love.

It's a dance of feeling.

So I want you

to be in your body,

and don't worry

about how you look,

just feel the music

with all of your being.

We're going to be doing

a very simple dance I created

called "La Vida Del Amor",

"A Life of Love".

Is everybody ready?

I'm sorry.

This is weird.

I cannot be partnered

with my brother for this.

- Yeah.

- Let's switch.

I'll dance with you

and Ben can dance with Miranda.

Thank you.

Trust your partner.

Do not be afraid

to hold onto each other.

Dance is an unspoken language.

We say so much in silence

as we move, together,

to the music.

And step, two, three, four.

And back, two, three, four.

Twirl out,

twirl in...

- Sorry.

- Sorry.

- I'm sorry.

- That's okay.

And step, two, three, four.

And back, two, three, four.

Twirl out, twirl in, and dip.

Try that again.

Okay.

And step, two, three, four.

And back, two, three, four.

Twirl out,

twirl in,

and dip.

Remember...

remember what it's like

to feel safe

in the arms of another person.

You get to have that again.

We all do.

Ben. Hi.

Hey.

I know this is

sort of outside of your realm,

but I need your help

with something,

and I don't think I'm equipped

to handle it alone.

What's going on?

It's Kim.

She wrote

her week-six letter early,

went to drop it off

to Darren today,

to show him that

she's doing fine without him,

and it did not go well.

Oh, no.

Where is she?

I'm meeting her at my place

in 10 minutes.

Can I text you the address?

Yeah.

I'll be right there.

Weekend in Laguna?

Delete.

Epcot Center?

Never happened.

Mom and Dad's

40th wedding anniversary.

Hey, don't delete them.

We'll photoshop him out.

Make George Clooney your date.

We have a really good

art department at the magazine.

Okay, but can Chris Pine

be my date?

Done.

I'm so stupid.

I saw his fiance

and I burst into tears.

I didn't want to wait.

I wanted him to know right now.

That I'm doing just fine.

But we send those letters

or we burn them for us.

Not for them.

I really thought I was okay.

Yeah.

Sometimes, it's so much easier

just to be angry at someone

than it is to forgive them.

Why is that?

I guess because

when somebody's wronged us,

we don't want them

to get away with it.

I mean, how's that fair?

Why do they get to be happy?

That's exactly how I feel.

But all that does

is steal our joy,

while they're out there,

living their lives,

none the wiser.

So don't let him have

that much power over you.

Don't let him steal your joy.

You're right.

And I have

a potential new client to meet.

So, I am going to go home,

clean myself up,

and continue being

hugely successful in my career.

Way better.

Thank you.

That was

pretty great back there.

Thanks.

Empowerment can kind of be

a mirage at first.

It feels so good,

that you think your work's done,

but...

really, you're just

getting started.

It's a process.

Kind of like two steps forward,

10 steps back.

Well, how many steps

does it usually take?

Is this, like,

a "I need to buy

new running shoes" kind of thing

or a flip-flop level distance?

Everybody's different.

How many steps

did it take for you?

I will let you know

when I get there.

Bit of a work in progress?

Something like that.

We started with one class

and now we have five

that run simultaneously.

Miranda covers them all,

so you can see

why we need a new instructor,

especially now that

there's interest

in expanding outside Portland.

But Miranda will go over

the nuts and bolts with you

when she gets here.

And there's

our illustrious leader now.

Excuse me for a moment.

Hey.

Dex called again.

He won't stop calling.

He started talking to me

about how we were

all such good friends,

playing on my sympathies.

What did you say?

All I could say.

That I would relay

the message to you.

I don't think

he's going to let up.

What are you going to do?

I don't know.

Maybe you should hear him out.

Once you step out

of your comfort zone,

it becomes a lot easier.

And you say you're not ready

to run a class.

He's waiting.

You did a good job

with that staff meeting.

You're a natural born leader.

You think so?

I do.

They're coming around

upstairs, too.

I can be very convincing

when I want to be.

I appreciate that about you.

So how's the boot camp

piece coming?

Anything I can look at yet?

Still kind of

piecing it together,

compiling notes, research,

background, stuff like that.

Plus, there's still

a couple of weeks left

in the program.

I have to admit,

it's not at all what I thought

it was going to be like.

You're getting involved,

I can tell.

Are we going

to have to deprogram you?

Sometimes, the truth

can be ugly, you know?

It's not like that.

Listen, don't worry about

how far along it is.

Just get me your notes,

whatever they are,

just so I can get an idea

of how it will best fit

in the next issue.

And let's talk deadline

later today.

You think

you can get me some photos?

Yeah.

Nice.

In this day and age,

where millionaires are made

in the self-help aisle

of a Barnes & Noble,

one has to ask oneself,

can you get over a broken heart

in six short weeks?

Miranda's Breakup Boot Camp

in Portland, Oregon

seems to think you can.

So, should I call her in

for a second interview?

No.

You are not going

to let up, are you?

You've known me since I was 19.

Have I ever let up?

Looks like you have a visitor.

See you.

'Night, Ben.

'Night.

You.

Hey.

Sorry. I hope this isn't

a bad time.

I just needed to talk to you.

No, I was just heading

to Rock Wall.

You want a rematch?

Would you be up

for something different?

Maybe go to one of

my favorite places,

when I've got

to shake off the cobwebs?

I guess I could be up

for something different

this one time.

When I was just out of college,

I used to come up here,

look out at the city,

and think...

I'm going to make it here.

It's so beautiful.

It's too bad we blew it all up.

We'll save the city next time.

- I wanted...

- Look...

Can I say something?

Yeah, sure.

I'm sorry.

What do you have

to be sorry about?

I misjudged you.

I called you a cynic,

and I didn't give you

the benefit of the doubt

that I give everyone else

who takes my program.

But after the escape room

the other day...

You're a good guy, Ben.

Well...

You were sort of right about me.

Go on.

Serena.

Jen.

Every girlfriend in between.

It's like for the last 10 years,

I've kept everybody

at arm's length.

Avoiding.

Yeah...

you maybe...

were a little bit right

about me, too.

I'm sorry,

can you say that again?

I just want to make sure

I heard that right.

Don't ruin it.

Boot camp was my rebound.

After Dex left,

I threw myself into it,

and it worked.

So, I just...

I never really addressed

any underlying issues.

But your program has helped

so many people to let go.

And I speak from experience.

I'd never be here

if you hadn't dragged it

out of me.

So...

what's next?

Why don't we just stay here?

It's okay to just stop, Miranda.

You don't have to do

anything right now,

except be here.

With me.

Okay.

Welcome to week five.

Trust. Ben?

So, I was 24 years-old,

and I'm shaking, I'm so nervous.

And I take the ring box

out of my jacket,

and I get on one knee,

and I open the box,

she tells me to get up.

Says she can't marry me.

Which, I understand,

is sort of not how

these things are supposed to go.

Anyways,

within three days,

she's packed up,

moving to Chicago,

with Dave Friedman,

her first love.

Totally derailed my life.

It was bad.

I'd never seen him

like that before.

Or since.

Well, the past isn't prologue.

You can put your trust

in the next person,

that they won't let you fall.

You ready?

Okay. Three.

Two.

One.

Go.

Hi, Dex.

Yeah, sorry.

I've been busy.

What time?

Yeah.

I'll meet you there.

I'm glad you agreed to meet.

I was starting to think

you weren't going to.

To be honest, I wasn't,

but I think it's finally time

for you and I to talk.

I agree.

And I...

I didn't want you to hear

this news from anyone else.

I'm getting married.

In June.

I'm sorry if that's hard

for you to hear.

Actually, I'm...

I'm happy for you.

Really?

You have no idea

how much I appreciate you

saying that.

Yeah. I...

You know, I was so mad

for so long.

I mean, you left

without saying anything,

but I was dreading this moment,

and now I don't...

I don't understand why.

I mean, I know

why I was dreading it.

But this...

This is not the reaction

I thought I was going to get.

You're not mad?

I wasn't expecting it either,

but no, I'm not mad at all.

I just see very clearly now

that you and I

were not right for each other.

I'm...

I'm kind of speechless.

Yeah, it's crazy.

I talk about it all the time,

that we...

we create these scenarios

in our head,

we build this whole world

around it,

and...

it doesn't...

You know, I just...

I feel lighter.

Yeah.

Me too.

Congratulations.

Hi.

Hey, hi.

Sorry, they said

I could just come back here.

Yeah. Yeah, please.

Come in.

So, what's up?

Let me guess.

You haven't seen me in 48 hours,

you kind of missed me?

Smooth.

You don't have to

say it out loud.

I can tell these things.

Can you?

Interesting, because what

I was actually going to say

was that I wanted to thank you

for your friendship

the other night.

My friendship?

I'm friend zoned.

You are my client,

and you just got out

of a relationship.

How's that article coming?

Hey. Hi.

It's...

coming along.

I'm working on it right now.

I know you.

Sorry?

I'm sorry.

I thought you were someone else.

My mistake.

I need a first draft

by tomorrow for the print copy.

And we'll send

the online version

to the web team later?

Yup.

- I'm working on away.

- Good deal.

You want to get out of here?

Grab a bite?

I only have an hour

before my next class,

but if it's a quick,

friendly bite, sure.

Excellent.

I know just the place.

Okay.

Street meat?

What's wrong with street meat?

This guy's an institution.

He's been on this corner

for decades.

No, nothing.

It's just not

what I was expecting.

Come on, don't be a snob.

I'm not being a snob.

You said you had an hour.

I had to do the best I could

with what I had.

Beef with mustard, please.

The usual for me.

Thank you.

So...

don't knock it till you try it.

You're one to talk.

Okay, I'll admit,

I was off to a rocky start,

but you can't say

that I'm not embracing it.

This is so good.

Right?

No, you have actually

been doing very well...

and so have I,

especially with Dex

this morning.

You saw Dex?

I did.

And I...

I closed the book.

I don't know why I wanted

to tell you that, but...

after the other night,

I just did.

This is progress.

I could tell you were

holding on to something.

Did you learn anything

in week one?

That was...

that was release week,

by the way.

Well, we go at our own pace,

and I just took

a few years longer

than everyone else, so.

I would maybe not put that

in the brochure.

So, later on,

do you want to go

sit in silence again?

See what else that drums up?

Sorry.

We just agreed to be friends.

Did we?

I said you are my client,

and how you're on the rebound,

and I'm kind of

on the rebound, so.

Yeah, this would be

a terrible idea.

I won't tell anybody

if you won't.

I got to go.

Oh, come on.

Friends?

Friends?

- Friends.

- Friends.

Ben! That was a close one.

Next time, let me know

when she's coming by the office.

I didn't know.

She just stopped by.

Well, anyways...

rest assured

that extra dedication

is not going unnoticed.

When I first started at Harvard,

I thought I wanted

to be pre-med.

- Really?

- Yeah.

Until they took us

to an operating suite,

and I took one look

at the surgery and I fainted.

- Stop.

- It gets worse.

There was a girl in this class

that I really wanted to impress,

and I fainted on her...

and I broke her tibia.

That's embarrassing.

Yeah, it is. It is.

So I shifted my focus

to journalism,

and I found my calling there

pretty quick.

- Happy accident.

- Yeah.

I liked that my words could...

educate and inspire...

protect.

Very happy accident.

Kind of like stumbling across

this crazy boot camp

and meeting this instructor

who just will not let you

avoid your stuff.

Well, sometimes,

that instructor

comes across a student,

who calls her out

on her stuff, too.

I love my job...

and I'm on track

for this promotion...

and I've been thinking

that I never really figured out

that whole

work/life balance thing.

Me either, really...

which is awful,

because I talk about it

in class all the time.

I was thinking about

something else

you said in class.

Maybe not all rebounds are bad?

Like...

maybe they lead you

away from the wrong thing,

so you can go towards

the right one?

Exactly.

I felt it that first night,

and I think you did, too.

Maybe rebounds show us

how we really feel.

And then...

he kissed me.

Like, he kissed me.

Well, you certainly had a day,

didn't you?

Yes, I did.

I am speechless!

And you know me,

I am never speechless.

But it was a mistake.

He's a client.

I just...

I got caught up in the moment.

That's a good thing.

That is a great thing.

I haven't seen you like this

in a long time.

I really like her.

You like him.

Why couldn't he have just stayed

a random stranger

outside of a restaurant?

Why did he have to join

my class?

Kim, I got

to tell you something.

You were right.

I really needed this class.

See!

You should take my advice

more often.

I'm very smart.

I know.

I crossed a line.

Whatever you decide,

at least you're finally

over Dex,

and I don't think

that would've happened,

if it weren't for Ben.

My job is to help my clients.

Not confuse them.

I can't make this about me.

I get that,

but you get to be

happy again, too.

Remember that?

There you are.

What's going on with you, Ben?

What are you talking about?

I just read your first draft.

It's all over the place.

There's no point of view.

You're straddling the line.

I don't understand

what this boot camp

is all about.

Where's the conviction?

Like, take a stand.

It's just a first draft.

Good.

Because I don't think

you even believe

what you're writing here.

This is not you.

I don't know what to say to him.

You're going to have to talk

to Ben sometime.

I'll see him in class tomorrow.

What are you waiting for?

Why don't you just

kick him out of class

and ask him out

on a date, already.

Or better yet, just wait.

The session's almost over.

Okay, say we do

give it a shot...

we'd be doing the exact thing

I tell my clients not to do.

What's that?

Transfer your feelings

from one person to the next.

Wait, you still

have feelings for Dex?

No, no,

but what if I'm just

a band-aid for Ben?

And what if a sinkhole opens up

and swallows the studio whole?

"What ifs" are pointless.

No. They are preparation.

For a sinkhole?

No. You know what I mean.

People change their minds

all the time.

Love is a risk,

and you're just going

to have to consider...

is Ben worth the risk?

You sound like someone.

What is it?

A teacher!

Man, I knew...

it just sounded so natural.

You're good at it.

No...

On how to handle love,

and breakups,

and the heart,

and all of those things.

You could get paid for it!

Hey, Miranda,

for the bonfire,

do we only burn our letters?

Because Darren left

this sweatshirt at my place,

and I'm sick of looking at it,

and I'm definitely

not going back there

to return it.

No, you can burn

whatever you like.

It's anything

to help you let go.

This ceremony is about you.

Thanks.

Good to know.

Miranda, I'd love

to have you back on the show.

I could talk about

my experience,

we could delve

a bit deeper than last time.

I know you're thinking about

expanding locally,

but you have the potential

to go national.

Books, merchandising...

Let's get you

some real exposure.

I would love that.

Thank you.

Ben...

Bink...

I think he's coming around.

Look, I really need

to talk to you about something.

After class?

Yeah.

Street meat for dinner?

It's on me.

Sounds good.

I'll meet you there.

Welcome to week six.

Closure.

You are not the same person

who signed up for this class

a month and a half ago.

You have grown.

You have changed.

You have overcome obstacles.

This letter

is your chance to say it all

to the person

who broke your heart...

the person who put you here.

It's only two minutes,

so don't hold back.

This is about you now.

Three, two, one...

pens down.

How are we feeling?

This letter is way better

than the last one.

Good.

And tomorrow night

at the bonfire,

you will make the decision...

do you send it...

or do you burn it?

I'm heading home.

Here's some stuff

they left at the studio.

I don't know whose this is.

That's Ben's.

I'll give it to him later.

Cool.

See you tomorrow.

Bye.

"Fad or phenomenon?"

There you are.

I got you a chili dog.

You left these at the studio.

- I can explain.

- Can you?

Because you've had

plenty of opportunities

and you never mentioned

any article.

Look, I...

It's not like I wasn't willing

to do press, Ben.

You could've just asked me

for an interview.

Miranda...

This whole thing

has been a lie.

Was there even a Jen?

Or a Serena?

Was Kim in on this?

No. Kim didn't know

anything about this.

Look, I didn't even know

I was writing it

when I joined the group.

But you saw an opportunity

to bring me down

and you seized it.

No. Miranda,

everything that I've told you

from the beginning

has been the truth.

Except for the part

about writing

an expose on my business.

It's not what you think.

What I think

is that maybe journalism

wasn't your calling.

You should've been an actor,

because that was

a k*ller performance.

You've really done it

this time, haven't you?

Come on.

Let's open this.

Hey.

You okay?

I'm fine.

No, you're not fine.

And that's okay, Miranda.

Why don't you go home,

take the rest of the day off?

I can't.

It's kickstart day

for this class.

We're partners.

I've got this.

Plus, if we're going

to buy that yoga studio,

I should really

work on my teaching skills.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

Go home.

Clear your head.

See you at the bonfire tonight.

Okay.

Look, I know things with Ben

didn't go the way you wanted,

but it was a big step.

You inspire everyone

to be better.

To believe in their own power.

And that's what I'm going to do.

We are going to expand

this business together.

Yeah, we are.

We're going to need,

like, 10 more instructors,

but I'll do for now.

I'll see you

at the bonfire tonight.

Thank you.

Hey, Miranda,

can I talk to you for a second?

Sure.

I swear I didn't know

about the article,

and I'm furious with him.

I know you didn't, Kim,

and I don't hold any of it

against you.

Thank you.

But I will say this, Miranda...

I know he joined the group

for the wrong reason,

and he can be combative

and annoying,

but you really did change him.

I don't know about that.

Hey...

...he's a different person,

and it's 100% because of you.

I would love

to believe that, but...

We should go join the group.

And while we had

three good years together

and two not so good years,

I set you free.

And I set myself free.

So, that's everyone.

Actually, there is one more.

Sometimes, the teacher

learns a thing or two.

I'm not going

to read it out loud,

but I will say to this person,

thank you for your lessons...

and I release you.

Now...

it's time for the big decision.

Do you burn your letters...

And this.

Right.

Or do we send them?

Kim?

I gave Darren

his letter in person,

but this will do.

Bethany,

I wish all the best for you

and your new girlfriend.

And I am comforted by the fact

that Ruth will always love me

more than her.

The first time around,

I burned my letter.

But this time...

I'm sending it.

Roger is getting

a piece of my mind.

Thatta girl.

Bink?

One second.

I thought he brought that

so he'd have

something to sit on.

Celebrities, you know?

This...

this was

Catherine's favorite chair

at my house.

I can't look at it

without seeing her mean face.

Good riddance, Catherine.

And stop shouting at waiters.

Someone else will get me.

Burning the midnight oil,

are we?

Yeah.

You asked for conviction.

That's what

I'm going to give you.

Great.

It'll be on your desk

in the morning.

Can't wait to read it.

I've seen army cadets

do this course

and you are blowing them

out of the water.

Now keep going!

Three weeks in

and your class loves you

more than any of my classes

have loved me.

Margaret is turning a color

I've never seen before.

Yeah, maybe give her a break

before the next one,

but keep with

the inspiring words to the rest.

Look what you are accomplishing.

After this, a broken heart

will feel like a hangnail.

Nine missed calls.

Yeah, I've got five.

It's the office.

I hope everything's okay.

I'll call them.

Hi, it's Chloe.

What's going on?

No, I don't know

anything about it.

We didn't give any interview.

Is it online?

No? Okay.

We'll pick one up.

Ben's article.

Yeah.

We live in a cynical world.

It's easy to assume

that everyone has

ulterior motives

because negativity sells.

Bad news takes the superhighway

and good news

rides the pony express.

So, when I joined

Miranda's Breakup Boot Camp,

little did I know

that, in six short weeks,

I would be

a completely different man.

Each carefully-crafted step

of boot camp

brought me back

to the man I used to be

before I had my heart broken

by the woman

I once thought I'd marry.

The man, who once believed

in possibility.

In goodness.

In love.

As this article

walks you through

the steps I took

to find my way back to myself,

I invite the reader

to give this program a shot.

Or two.

...because healing

is yours for the taking.

And Dr. Miranda Faraday

has found the step-by-step guide

to get you there.

You want me

to hold down the fort?

Yes, please.

That's good.

Looks good to me.

Back again?

Do you know

where I can find Ben?

Upstairs.

Executive floor.

With the other editors.

He got the promotion?

He did right by you,

threatened to quit

if I didn't print his article

word for word.

But good or bad,

all I ask for is the truth.

Negativity sells a bit better.

Gets more clicks, but...

I think this is going to be

pretty good for you.

8th floor.

Corner office.

Lots of windows.

Thank you.

They'll give the corner office

to anyone these days.

I liked your article.

I'm glad.

Sort of wrote it

for an audience of one.

Yeah, well, my phone

has been ringing off the hook.

Now I'm in a real situation

because of you.

Sorry about that.

In my defense,

not the worst problem to have.

It's not so bad.

I really am sorry, Miranda.

About everything.

I know.

And if there were only a way

for you to make it up to me.

My article wasn't enough?

It was

a very good starting point,

but I was thinking

something more along the lines

of, you know, maybe...

being my rebound?

I was in the market

for one of those

and then I met

this really smart doctor,

and she said

those were terrible.

She's a work in progress.

Aren't we all?

And, aside from helping me

to get over

she who shall remain nameless,

your program helped you

to find love again, as well,

with Ben here,

who wrote what I have to say

was a fantastic article

in Advantage Monthly Magazine

about his own experience

at your boot camp.

She's very good

at what she does.

Thank you.

It was a job, but...

once you realize

that you can commit to the work,

I guess anything's possible.

You see, Misty.

The sooner one begins the work,

the sooner one can get over

the guy who pretended

to be a pilot

and catfished her

over the Internet.

I know, Bink,

and she will.

And coming this Fall,

Dr. Miranda Faraday's new book,

Miranda's Breakup Boot Camp,

will be available

in all good bookstores

and online retailers,

so be on the lookout for that.

Meanwhile, you can sign up

for her classes

at her brand-new studio

downtown.