03x04 - Be Bold

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You don't owe me ♪

One more minute of your wasted time ♪

You act like it's all fine ♪

It isn't hard to leave ♪

Knowing that I'll be getting life

On track ♪

I wanted to believe ♪

I've gotta make a destination ♪

Find where I belong ♪

This time I've got no hesitation ♪

I'll be movin' on ♪

To where I belong ♪

I'll be movin' on ♪

Over the line I've drawn ♪

I'm already gone ♪

This was always full of taffy.

We'd hide under the coffee table

and sneak a piece or two

while you pretended not to see.

Took a piece on each side of our mouths

and bite down hard until it stuck,

and we couldn't open our jaws.

Until you'd tickle us so hard,

the taffy had to give up.

And let us cackle.

So much sweetness.

Thank you.

Did you say something?

Not to you.

This feels like it's all books,

and the last few boxes I need to deliver

are all books too.

So I'll deliver them today

between interviews.

I appreciate Miss Frances's approach

to estate planning.

Have so many friends

that nearly everything can be given away

to people who will appreciate the gift.

I feel like Santa Claus,

delivering them all.

Or maybe Rudolph.

Uh, you would make a marvelous Santa,

but you'd need

a few more Wharton's milkshakes

to fill out the suit.

Ah, but I'm back in Serenity to stay.

No more traveling,

not even on Christmas Eve.

Although I will never turn down

a Wharton's milkshake.

Can I ask, uh, without nudging,

who have you spoken with

about work so far?

You are looking

at a newly approved substitute teacher

for the Serenity school system.

Congratulations!

Won't those be some lucky kids?

Now, it's just a stopgap.

I still want a long
-term job

where I can use my NGO experience.


- Yeah.


- I'm actually going out to talk to Jeremy.


- See if he needs any help on the farm.


- Oh.

Perhaps he needs

a new aqueduct system installed.

Your specialty.

Doubtful.

But maybe a new barn or a well.

Yeah.

I appreciate what he's doing,

and I'd really like to help.

But I'm also talking to, um, Peggy

and a county extension agent.

Mm
-hmm. You could always run for mayor.

Mm
-hmm.

I used to think that, um

growing roots meant growing stale.

And that terrified me.

But now, staying here with you,

I'm appreciating their beauty.

Strength and nourishment.

Steadiness and support.

I need you to know

how deeply I appreciate what you're doing.

Serenity has a place for everyone,

and I know that you'll find yours quickly.

Speaking of places,

is there any chance you have a place

where I could hang

my San Francisco Giants poster?

Well, isn't he subtle?

One step at a time.

And while you're out

on your meetings and interviews

Uh
-huh.

you should ask about rentals too.

I need a moment. A private moment.

Um


- This is off
-the
-record.


- That sounds ominous.

It's certainly serious,

though I'm sure there are

reasonable explanations for all of it.

Nevertheless

Are you all right?

Is this about

Oh, no.

This is about Trent. He's gone.

Gone Gone how?

Missing. I've been trying

to follow up with him

after his moment of melodrama at the hunt,

but I can't find him anywhere.

And Henrietta swears

on the head of her grandchildren

that she doesn't know where he is.

I assumed he quit

because he didn't

wanna deal with the recall.

Is there more to it?

Borderline malfeasance.

Some of the town funds appear

to have been misappropriated

to his slush fund.

And he took off before I could get

his comments on my findings.

What does Mary Vaughn

have to say about this?

She's not returning my calls.

We talk nearly every day.

It's not like her to go radio silent.

How worried are you?

I haven't decided.

Well, I get your concern.

I I do, but I'm not sure

I understand why you came to me.

My part in the recall effort

was never personal,

much as Mary Vaughn refused

to believe that.

Sullivan's is a hub of the community.

People come in to eat, drink, and talk.

I see.

You wanna know if I heard anything.

I will call you if I hear a peep.

Annie?

I apologize. I know better

than to eavesdrop. I didn't mean to.

Have you heard anything

from Jackson in the last few days?

Not since the hunt.

I'm not supposed to distract him

while he's on vacation

with his mom and Nellie.

You heard how concerned Peggy is.

Be sure to tell me if you hear anything.


- For her sake.


- Yes, ma'am.

Ah, came prepared.

That broken gate

has no idea what's coming for it.

Does this outfit speak

to my new gig as a hit man?

A what?

Some guy passed me and asked me

if I'd taken out the Lewises.

That's weird.

If people are giving me credit

for Trent quitting,

I don't get it, but I'll take it.

Two more days.


- That's right. I keep forgetting.


- Do you?

Not at all. I'm counting every minute

of the longest two weeks of my life.

What is that?

Oh, it's nothing.

That is not nothing. Show me.

Okay.

Well, I can explain.

This helps you with our time
-out?

It's a new leaf of sorts.

June and I, we signed up

for a figure drawing class

at the community college.

Well, maybe I should, uh, sign up to

model.

Hmm.

I'd like that.

Yeah, we could, uh, develop

our creative skills together.

We can cover a few new ones.

This pause is so good for us.

Green beans are good for us.

Not my favorite.

But I am proud of you, though.

Trying something new takes courage.

Thank you. I'm a little nervous.

Why?

I mean, I'm the daughter

of a well
-known painter.

I've always shied away

from painting and drawing.

What if I embarrass myself?

I don't wanna shame the family name.

You don't have to be good at something

for it to be worth doing.

And you don't ever

have to compare yourself to anyone.

Just keep on following your joy.

Well, that gate is not gonna fix itself.

Take that. Thank you.

Whew.

Congratulations, superstar!

Goodness!

Do you welcome everyone who signs up

for a new spa membership this way?

Only the ones

I've worked this hard to win over.

This is a celebration
-worthy occasion.

You're gonna love it here.

I hope so. It's all a part of my campaign.


- You're the new candidate for mayor.


- Oh, I heard the old one is in Cancún.

My campaign is for the new Noreen.

While Bex and her darling babysitter

are giving me an ounce of freedom,

I am going to dig deeply

into all Serenity has to offer.

Yes.


- Mmm.


- You were saying?

What level membership would you like?

A day pass gets you full access

for, well, a a day.

With a week pass,

you get access to all classes.

By the way, I hear

the yoga instructor is fantastic.

And I know someone who can get you

a friends
-and
-family discount

on a VIP package.

Pay them no mind. Yeah?


- Excuse me.


- Yes, ma'am. How can I help you?

Why do you look so familiar?

I can't put my finger on it.


- Ma'am, perhaps I could help you


- Dr. Ahmed, I used to be

Oh.

You're that brilliant young lady

who won the scavenger hunt.

Thank you, but I couldn't have done it

without my friends.

Well, then, we simply must become friends,

because next year, I want you on my team.

I've never won,

but my cousin Desiree won

three years ago, and sh

Well, we'll talk.

We'll talk.

So, what all comes with the VIP package?

And after declaring

my noblest of intentions,

I looked her squarely in the eye

and beseeched,

"What can I do to prove that

I'm worthy to spend time with Nellie?"

What did she say?

Get lost.

I know

what'll make you feel better.

Why don't we name a Hydra

in the game after her?

Maybe just a Wyvern.

Mrs. Lewis is more of a nuisance

than a real thr*at.

Cool. I'll start mocking up.

Actually, we we better not.

I don't wanna offend Nellie.

On the other hand, she might like it too.

You know, brokenhearted

actually looks good on you.

But don't mourn too long.

Maybe it's time to move on.

I'm sure there are plenty of other girls

that like you this way.

Has nobody seen

Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet?

No, but I know

they die at the end.

I'm just telling you,

there's plenty of branches in this quest.

Hey! Here you are.

Thanks, Willow.


- Thank you.


- Yep.

Wish the library would let us

bring these in.

Kyle's emotions are too big

to fit into the library.

Something's different about you.

See what I mean? No.

No, not her. It'll ruin the game.

What? What did I miss?

Sophie's just kidding around.

Let's get to the game.

Yeah, especially because

I made a rendering of our water hag.

Just as an experiment.

This is so cool.

Wow! She turned out great.

Yes! Getting closer to mo
-cap

all the time.

About this one right here, I don't

Take what′s yours ♪

Leave what's mine ♪

Move far ahead ♪

Or stay behind ♪

You′re taking me when you go ♪

It's Jackson.

You know what to do.

Okay. This is how worried I am.

I'm actually calling you.

Please let me know you're okay.

Text me or even call me. Just let me know.

Very good.

Remember, it should complement the dish.

It's almost overpowering.

Excuse me, Chef.

Ma'am?

May I speak with you for a moment?

The herb garden we discussed?

Sure, go ahead.

The nutmeg is a tad too intense.

It should be discovered, not announced.

Understand? And I think you can add

a flavor for complexity,

but I'm not sure of what.

Keep experimenting.

I can wait until you're done

so I can have your full attention.

Isaac, why is your smile

as big as a Cheshire moon?

She said to either smile big

or cry a little.

I see. What would you like to say?

I would like to start

an herb garden here at Sullivan's.

Now is a perfect time to.

With a little input from Jeremy,

I could build an inexpensive,

sustainable herb garden on the roof.

A greater variety of fresh herbs

at our fingertips every day

would encourage creativity, more range.

It might even help with Bailey's sauce.

I must say

I'm constantly impressed by you, Isaac,

and this is a lovely idea.

But I'm sorry,

I don't have the bandwidth to run it.

You're looking at issues

like quality control and drainage.

Well, who has two green thumbs

and the confidence to pull it off?

I will put together a full plan

if you're open to the idea.

Well, I must say I am.

I'll take that.


- I've got it.


- No, it's my job.

I could go.

Erik?


- Uh


- I'll take care of this.

Your lunch.

Ma'am.


- Erik, we need to


- Thank you for your order.

Please enjoy your meal.

Damn it!


- Are you okay?


- Fine.

Here, let me help you.

No. Look, I don't need help.

It's not like you to make

that sort of mistake.

Get

Lunch rush. Everybody back to work.


- Please, let me take a look.


- No, I can fix this.

Okay.

But

how do we fix this?

I don't think we can.

Not in a place

where everyone is holding their breath,

watching my every move.

And your best friend is too afraid

to come inside.

I apologize.


- There was a better


- I need to step back.

Regain focus.

Yeah, you do that.

Come back whenever you're ready.

Okay?

Yes.

Thank you.


- Promise me one thing.


- What?

Have Howie look at that hand.

Feet, please?

I have something under them.

Are your feet reading

these college brochures?

My feet enjoy them more than I do.

I know it's not fun,

but it is August.

You gotta figure out

where you wanna apply.

How can I know where if I don't know

what I wanna do with my life?

It must be hard

having your future be crystal clear

for most of your life

and then watching it shatter

right in front of you

because of someone else's actions.

But I can say,

with a fair amount of confidence,

nothing good comes from standing there

studying the broken pieces.

You're better off

picking up pieces you want

and putting them back together

the way you want them.

They may not fit the way they used to

but you can be proud

of the new shape they take.

I get that

but I don't even know where to start.

I'm fine with letting go of baseball,

but I haven't found

what's gonna take its place.

It's okay if you don't have

that answer yet,

but you still need a plan.

Okay.

Since you're not sure

about what you do want,

maybe we start by deciding

what you don't want?

Okay.

Two piles.

A "no" pile in front of me

and a "maybe" pile in front of you.

Okay.

Da
-da
-da
-da!

No, no, no, no. I'm sorry to say it,

but you are not authorized to see that.

That is a surprise for someone else.

Are you messing

with sentient AI back here?


- I'm fascinated that's where you went.


- I always wanted to build robots as a kid.

I thought I found a kindred spirit.

Oh, you have,

which is why I want to give you

this.

I'm repurposing most of my bats,

but this one, she's special.

I hit a game
-winning pop fly with it

on the Braves.

I hope it brings you luck as head coach.

I'm happy to have the job.

What I'm not happy about is how I got it.

Dude, you got the job because you're

a thoughtful, talented leader.

And the team loves you.

Can I still come to you

when I run into problems?

Of course.

But you won't need to.

Listen, I'm not going anywhere.

I won't miss the chance

to hang with my friends.

My father's a great man

who raised me right.

He taught me in every success I have

to remember that I'm standing

on the shoulders of giants.

Thanks, Cal.

Thank you.

And, uh, thanks to your dad.

I'm really sorry.

Everybody was trying to protect you

from seeing Helen.

It got really awkward.

I think we all panicked a bit.

Well, there was no need.

I'm a professional.

No one was trying to say otherwise.

Just as your friends,

we were trying to help.

And we didn't.

Sorry.

Your hearts are in the right place.

Just mine's

It's all over the place.


- I'm sure we can arrange


- Uh
-uh, nah.

I I can't be in a space

where every time I look up, I'm

expecting, hoping,

fearing I'll see Helen.

Is there anything I can do?

You're doing it.

Especially if you're willing to pretend

this hike is just as strenuous for you

as it is for me, my young friend.


- Oh, the heat.


- Oh, the heat.


- It's the humidity.


- Yeah, the hum


- Save yourself.


- Come on, man.

Go on without me. You

Among the belongings

that Frances left to me

were a a certain set of journals,

including this one,

along with explicit instructions

to read them

and then to decide whether and when

to share them with you.

And I think it's important

that you know now.

"Dana Sue could have been,

should have been

my child."

"But I didn't speak up to Patrick

about my feelings for him

when we were young."

"I wasn't bold enough to act on my love,

and I lost my chance

at the family I wanted."

Miss Frances

and my dad?

She was in love with him her whole life.

But it was unrequited.

Your father only had eyes for your mother,

and Frances respected that.

Why didn't she ever say anything?

She was afraid

that that you might be upset.

And why are you telling me now?

Keep reading.

"She is not mine by blood,

but she is mine in my heart."

"She is bold and lovely."

"It makes me so proud."

"She is my legacy."

Oh my heaven.

This is why she left me the money.

Frances had a vision for Serenity.

She believed in what Serenity could do

for its people

and what its people could do

for each other.

And now you are the keeper of her vision.


- Me?


- Mm
-hmm.

What can I do?

Keep reading, and be patient

when all those feelings arise

like the morning mist off a pond.

And most importantly, remember,

be bold.

It paints everything in a new light.

Ronnie and I never would have been able

to start Sullivan's without her.

She gave us our dream.

Mm
-hmm.

Is that all because she thought of me

as a daughter?

That's not what it says.

She did it because she believed in you.

A kindred spirit.

I appreciate that, truly,

and I'm honored to carry on her legacy,

but I don't have a clue how to do that.

Look at everything she did for Serenity.


- Well, look at everything you do.


- Yeah, you won't do what she did.

You'll do what you do.

Why didn't she tell me

before she gave me the check?

Perhaps she was planning to.

Certainly makes me think

about the money differently.

Mmm.

Also makes me think of my dad differently.

Never thought of him

as a man someone would pine for.

Hmm.

I've seen pictures of him

when he was young.

He was a handsome dish of a man.

I'd show him around Serenity.

Wow. Sh.


- Show him the sights.


- Sh.

Please sh.

You know, it is fascinating

to think about all the romantic confusions

and entanglements Serenity has seen


- Mmm.


- generation after generation.

Mm
-hmm.

And the romantic joy.

Ryan and I have a reservation

for a fancy dinner

on Thursday evening.

Oh!

Oh! You two should bring Ronnie and Cal!


- We'll make it a grand event! Yes!


- Yeah! That's a fabulous idea!

This Thursday I can't. I have other plans.

A date with Cal, perchance?

That's right. To celebrate the end

of your no
-touching period.

Actually, it's a class with June.

We are taking a figure drawing course

at the community college.

June. Pastor June?

Friend June.

What's this all about?

I'm just trying something new.


- Does that make us something old?


- Stop it!

I'm sorry that I'm gonna miss dinner.

Just promise me that you won't tell

any good stories without me there.

Fine.

We'll tell the double
-date stories

and save the triple
-date stories

until you and Cal can join.

Deal.

No deal.


- You're the worst.


- Oh!

If Mary Vaughn is selling

her own house and still incommunicado,

are they downsizing, liquidating?

Are are they overextended because

of financial shenanigans?

Setting aside

my frustrations with her silence,

I'll admit their financial situation

is more akin to a luxury cruise

than a boat up on the rocks.

I've dug through every bit

of financial data available to the public,

and Trent seems to have seized

on all possible fiscal opportunities

while in office.

In all your legal dealings with the town,

did you ever have cause to suspect

Peggy!

You think I would have caught a whiff

of something foul and stayed silent?

Never. But reporters can't assume.


- Mmm.


- Thank you for your time, Helen.

If you have any further thoughts,

I'd appreciate a call.

Here's a thought.

Have you considered running for office?


- Me?


- Yeah, you.

We need a new mayor.

One who will offer

competent and vested leadership.

One who demonstrates grace under pressure

and a heart for the people of this town.

To my eye,

you'd make a magnificent leader.

Why aren't you running?

My dear, you have specific

and applicable talents.


- Mmm.


- And I do not suffer fools well at all.

Hello, CeCe.

Miss Helen. Miss Peggy.


- Uh, thank you again, Helen.


- Mmm.

I'll follow up with you

after I've penned my article.

Yeah, and thought about my proposal,

I hope.

And your proposal. Have a good day, CeCe.


- I wasn't expecting you.


- How do I get emancipated?

My parents are moving.

My whole family, really,

just to different places.

My dad found a better job,

but it's in North Carolina.

Oh.

My mom's

still gonna drive long
-haul,

but she's she's just moving

my little brother and sister

to stay with my granny in Kentucky

so she can watch them.

And they want me to go too,

but I don't wanna go. I wanna stay here.


- I wanna finish school here.


- Keep it

Especially now

that I'm considering college.

I mean, I I can't begin to tell you

about the school in my meemaw's town.

But my my parents can't afford

to keep renting the house here,

and I have nowhere to stay.

But I looked up

the guidelines for emancipation,

and I turn 18 this spring anyway,

so maybe I could

I could find a place to stay here then

You can stay with me.

What?

Stay here.

In my home.

With me.

I I came for advice.

I'm not trying to impose on you.

Uh, no, your your presence here

would be a blessing and not an imposition.

I, um I take it

that your parents haven't left quite yet?

No, we're we're

we're still packing up.

Yeah. Well, uh, let's arrange a time

when the four of us can get together,

and we'll talk things through.

Hey.

We'll figure this out.


- Okay.


- Yeah?

I mean, that's if you do

want to stay here.

You're a lifesaver.

We really need

to have movie night together.

First, we'll watch Moulin Rouge!,

or maybe that's a little too old for you.

Um, better yet, Strictly Ballroom.

Huh?

I didn't realize they'd started

this service. They should be advertising.


- What a relief.


- Ma'am

I'll be back in 30

after I've gotten all my steps in.

Yes, ma'am.

This isn't a spa service.

Kyle's just watching

this baby for a friend.

Well, now he's watching two babies

for two friends.

I could not have made a better case

for offering childcare here.

That is, beyond my heartfelt plea

that we set up a program

before Ashley and I adopt a child.

And frankly, if you won't succumb

to my charms,

I will settle for your succumbing

to the proof of a market need.

I thought it was a great idea

when you suggested it.

It's just further down my list of things

to attend to than it should be, I guess.

I'm really happy to do it

for, like, a week,

but school's about to start,

and you'll need someone to take over.

Is this about the scavenger hunt?

Dude, it's our senior year.

Pushing the envelope,

making our mark, trying new things.

I get that. I just don't see myself

as a football player.

We have almost as much fun

as we have playing baseball together.

I see that look. You miss it.

It's muscle memory, ritual.

I keep thinking I should be at practice

or gotta go oil my glove.

Good, then play baseball this spring.

For the love of the game, okay?

Not 'cause you're trying

to get into college.

Yeah, college.

Wait. What does that mean?

I dunno. It's not a problem,

right, to be a senior

and not know what I wanna do with my life?

Dude, half the adults don't know

what they wanna do with their lives.

That's why you gotta be out here,

exploring and trying.

Are we back on football?

No.

That's cold, man. Just "no"?

Not even, "Maybe, best friend.

I'll give it some thought." Just "no."

No, thank you. Come on.

I mean, that's better,

but it's still the wrong answer.

Per your wishes,

we have a scaled
-down event

with your favorite people

and food and a fun photo booth.

Am I missing anything? Anyone?

No, that's everything. Everyone.

All right, looking at the guest list,

I don't see Jackson.

Don't you wanna invite him?

Things are a little weird right now.

He's not coming.

You okay?

I learned a little bit more

about why Miss Frances left me the money.

It's complicated,

but she felt close to me Us.

Like family.

That's sweet.

I always remembered her favorite order

because you taught me

to treat customers at Sullivan's

like visitors in our home.

Yeah.

It always seemed to matter so much to her

when I did. I'm glad she felt that way.

Miss Paula shared

one of Miss Frances's journals with me,

and I'm still reading.

But one piece of advice really stood out.

To be bold.

To say what you really want

while you still have the chance.

Be bold.

I like that.

Yeah, sweetheart. You're about to be 16.

This is a beautiful time for you

to think about what you want

for the upcoming year.

Be bold,

and tell me what you really, really want.

Deep down.

I want a sister.

Honey.

I'm happy your dad is back too, but

No, not a biological sister.

I just want someone I can talk to

about everything, anything.

Oh, I get it. Someone your own age.

That used to be Ty and Kyle,

but now that's gotten too

You have Aunt Helen and Aunt Maddie.

I wanna know

who my version of that is going to be.

Well, my darling sweet sixteen,

be bold,

and declare who you are,

and let your truest friends emerge.

All right, new position, please.

Very good, very good.

Go with the flow.

Don't get locked in the moment.

Feel the movement.

I'm having trouble too.

It is not a sin to ask for help.

Every time I pack for a trip,

I hear Aunt Frances say,

"An extra pair of socks could save you."


- If Maddie were here


- Mmm.

I'd make her tell

the story about the bullfrog


- Mmm!


- in Miss Frances's bathtub.

That one can wait. A long time.

Ryan, we're honored

your aunt remembered Dana Sue

in such an amazing way.

And I'm in trouble for talking about money

at the dinner table.

Ronnie, I think you'll agree,

my aunt had a gift

for recognizing and celebrating

the incredible women in Serenity.

It gave her joy

to share with those she loved.

I want you to know

we're trying to figure out ways to use it

that would make her proud.

Use it to find joy, then.

That's what pleased her the most,

to know that the people

around her were happy.

When I started working overseas,

my parents were fit to be tied.

Hmm.

But Aunt Frances said, "Can't you see

the boy's only happy on the move?"

But here you are

happily settling in Serenity now.

Of course.

Very happily.

I wish I had

an aunt or a fairy godmother.

That's not my thing, so


- Oh, hi, honey.


- Hi.

After consuming their body weight in ziti,

the kiddos are finally off to bed.

Thank you for joining them for dinner.

Oh, it's always my pleasure.

Did you and June have fun?

Ooh.

Oh. That's great.

You are really off to a good start.

Well
-done.

What's the story here?


- Story? Well, it's just an art class.


- Mm
-hmm.

No, no, no. Every work of art

has a story behind it.

What is this telling us?

In a darkened land

there was a woman

who was trying to do the right thing

as best she could.

Trying to fix things, help people,

make a difference.

And then, one day

she realized she was tired

and needed to heal herself too.

I love it.

So, what happens next?

I don't know.

And I'm okay with that.

Good.

All I'm saying is,

when you replace

enough rotted floorboards

eventually, it's a new room.

Talking about the Ship of Theseus, right?

You're saying that at a certain point,

my marriage became something new?

Ship of what?

Theseus. It it's a philosophy thing.

Did you ever read Discworld?

When did we stop talking

about floorboards?

Here we go.

Oh! Oh, excellent.


- Clutch play.


- Oh! Yeah.

Thank you.

Thank you.


- Well, what can I do for you?


- I have a new project.

Working with my hands

has really helped me grapple

with some of my issues.

But some of the edges

are still pretty rough.

Yeah, you got to sand off the rough edges

to get along smoothly.

Surely this is more life advice?

No, I'm no philosopher. I

I just think life

is about good workmanship.

Could I arrange to rent a sander

and a couple other tools from you?

I'm still furnishing my workshop,

so I don't have everything I need.

Finish whatever you're working on with us.


- I appreciate that.


- Yeah.

I can be notarized

as what's called "fictive kin,"

and that gives me power of attorney

for school and medical affairs,

so CeCe would not need to emancipate.

We appreciate your generosity.

It's important to Caroline

to graduate from Serenity High.

And I know

after the whole mock trial last year,

you have her best interests at heart.

Thank you, sir.

And I'm grateful too,

but I'm also kind of torn.

The idea of leaving my girl

in a home with strangers

Helen's not a stranger, Mama.

She's a friend you're just meeting now.

Don't be fresh.

I don't know the situation here.

What kind of clients do you see?

Who comes around? Friends and such?

I would not leave CeCe alone overnight,

nor would I have

any visitors overnight myself.

I already make sure

that she is never alone with a client,

and I do not represent anyone

with bad manners or bad tempers.


- Thank you.


- Mmm.

Thank you for your honesty

and understanding.

Take your time.

Make sure that you're comfortable

with the arrangements,

and then let me know your wishes.

My door is always open for CeCe.

Dana Sue Sullivan.

Ronnie?

I've been thinking a lot

about what you said about being bold.

How about you think

about being a little quieter?

I want everyone to know.

Ronnie!

You and I fell in love here.

Ronnie.

This place is a result of Miss Frances

making our dreams come true.

Not just the restaurant

but our dream of true love.

Ronald Sullivan, what

I'm here to be bold,

and what could be bolder

than proclaiming my love.

Dana Sue,

I love you so much.

I'd marry you all over again

if you'd let me.

So, will you let me?

Hey.

Hey.

Ah, your mom's expecting me.

Uh, so I've been thinking, like, nonstop

about who I wanna be.

It's helping to start with who I'm not.

I'm sorry I yelled at you.

I'm not that guy.

I know you're not.

Thank you for hearing me out anyway.

I get how hard it is

to be there for people.

And how sometimes

it's at your own expense.

It needs to be a balance.

And we're we're figuring it out.

All of us.


- I keep waiting for it to get easier.


- Yeah. Me too.

Thanks, Coach.

Anytime.

Now, don't stay out too late, Mom.

Are you giving me a curfew?

I can.

No. No, that's No, thank you.

I don't wanna be a bother

I am so sorry I haven't gotten back

to you yet.

But with all the changes I'm making here,

I'm basically a one
-woman big band.


- I don't usually do this.


- Mmm.

But, well, I really thought

we shared something special

at dinner the other night.

Would you be willing to see me again?

If I'm being too forward

I'll start you a tab, finish my shift,

and then you and I

will see what's still open.

Around here? Nothing much.

We may have to find

somewhere else to go, then.

Erik.

It's so wonderful to see you.

Kathy.

Bill.

Erik.

You, uh, another fan of Z's?

Just doing a little consulting here.

Excellent choice.

I don't know what classes

I'm gonna take next semester,

much less the next four years.

Chemistry lab. I'm taking it.

As a junior?

Jeez.

My college search has widened.

I can go anywhere in the country now.

I'm so curious to see

what our futures will be.

Nobody could have predicted

the last couple of months.

What's the point

in trying to guess what happens next?

Whatever it is, I hope it's good.

Me too.

About time.

You have 30 minutes

before I'm back to take Annie home.

Cool, man.

I was so worried.

Why have you been ignoring me?

You better not treat me

this way at school.

My mom took my phone

and Nellie's for a while.


- She didn't want anyone leaking the news.


- What news?

We're moving.

I'm transferring to Castlewood.

Uh, Ronnie and Skeeter helped.

And if I'm not mistaken,

we have completed our no
-touching period.

Is it sturdy?

Well, there's only one way to find out.

I am so happy that we took this time

to root ourselves as individuals,

come back stronger together as a couple.

Yes, but we need to keep growing

as individuals too.

Should we extend the rule, then?

Oh, not another second.

CeCe is such a special young woman.

You'll enjoy getting to know her.

While she's living here with you.

Ryan.

Did you think about talking to me?

How this impacts our timeline?

I'm sorry. I

I'm so used to making decisions

by myself

But we are going forward as a couple?

Yes.

Of course.

We'll figure it all out.

I'm gonna stay, Helen.

Please believe that.

Believe me.

I do.