Have a nice day.
Buon giorno, Nora!
Good morning, Leo.
I have your cake right here,
all ready to go.
Thank you so much.
It's my boss' birthday today
and I wanted
to surprise her
with the best cake
from the best bakery
in the city.
Aww.
Just for that,
panzerotti on the house.
Salty, not sweet.
Just the way you like it.
Thanks, Leo.
- Morning, Waylon.
- Ooh. What's for breakfast?
Remember,
it's Alexandra's birthday today.
- Oh, no!
- Wrong name.
That's the number one
carnal sin in advertising.
Okay. We can fix this.
Oh, what about flowers?
- Okay.
- Yeah. Grab those.
- This one?
- Yeah.
Okay.
- Okay.
- Uh, what's this?
Oh! Happy birthday.
We found out
it was your birthday
and we wanted to surprise you.
Thank you.
Thank you, all of you.
It's so sweet.
However, uh, before we dig
into that
scrumptious-looking cake,
you should all know that I had
a call with Carl Automotive.
And they've decided
to go another direction.
No.
But who did they go with?
H Company.
Look, look, look.
It takes time for any startup
to gain real traction.
But I believe
in what we are building here.
A collaborative,
creative culture,
that is how you get
true innovation.
That's how you deliver
the best work.
And believe me,
there are plenty more clients
out there, and we will get them.
- Yes.
- But first...
- cake.
- Oh, yes!
When our former Vice President,
Alexandra,
left to start her own company
and took, uh, several
of our rising stars with her,
like Nora,
I have to admit, I was worried.
But, you know, it turns out
it was all for naught
because, uh...
we got Carl Auto.
Good job!
- Good job.
- Let's go!
Hey!
You have bonuses for all of you
that were tirelessly
around the clock
for the past month
on the campaign.
James?
Your assessment
of niche market trends
were spot-on
and really impressed the client.
- I appreciate it.
- Lavery,
- fantastic job on the artwork.
- Thanks, Big E.
Um, about that vacant
Vice President position...
Yes, yes. I know you two
and some others have
their hats in the ring.
Although, without Nora,
that's one less hat
you have to worry about.
I'll make my decision
in a couple of weeks
at the big award meeting.
Bravo, everybody.
Ah. One more thing.
We need to decide
how to allocate
our philanthropic dollars
for the year.
So I want an email
from every single person
with your suggestions.
Best suggestion wins dinner
at Cambren's Steak House. On me.
- Ooh. That's lovely.
- Fancy.
Yeah.
Cambren's. All right.
Uh, your numbers
might have impressed the client,
but it was my artwork
that landed us that account.
Yeah, I highly doubt that.
And prepare yourself
for disappointment, buddy,
because that spot is mine.
- With the corner office.
- You heard the man.
He said
he's gonna make his decision
in a couple weeks.
I just signed
Paige Madison Tech.
Oh, you hadn't heard?
When I'm made VP,
maybe I'll let you work
on that account.
Kids these days.
I told my seniors
there is no excuse
for not knowing subject
and object pronouns.
It doesn't drive I bonkers,
it drives me bonkers.
Hey, Nora.
You all right?
Oh. Yeah. No, yeah. I'm... fine.
Well, it's just...
H Company took another account
away from us.
Yeah. And I'm worried
because if we don't start
- signing more clients soon...
- You knew it was a big risk
leaving a secure company
for a startup.
Can you get your old job back?
Everett made it clear.
Anyone who left with Alexandra
would not be welcomed back
to H Company.
Not that I want to.
You know, the stress
and the pressure to perform,
the backstabbing
over accounts...
it was miserable.
I remember your stories.
Like the last account
I worked on.
Brayden-Ashley Designs.
I did all this work
and then James took
all the credit.
Although I'm sure
he's still a bit bummed
that Alexandra picked me
over him
to start her new company.
And now you actually have time
to meet for dinners.
- You have a life again.
- I do!
And I believe in everything
that Alexandra's building.
But it's not just about me
anymore, you know?
Everybody at that office took
the same leap.
And if I fail, we all fail.
You're the best at what you do.
I know you'll make it work out.
Well, I appreciate
the vote of confidence.
Can I get you anything
for dessert?
- Do you have ice cream?
- We have spumoni with pistachio.
Uh... never mind.
We'll take the check.
Not a spumoni fan?
Have you ever heard
of Darlington Dairy?
No. I don't... I don't think
I'm familiar with that brand.
They have the most creative,
inventive flavors.
I could it with every meal.
I could eat it for every meal.
Last week,
I got some of their blue cheese
and honey-roasted pear.
Oh. Pure bliss.
We are still talking
about ice cream, right?
Uh-hmm.
"Mascarpone
and Balsamic Strawberry."
- Uh-hmm.
- Okay.
- Moment of truth.
- Okay.
You know that I don't have much
of a sweet tooth, right?
Oh. You will after you try this.
Mm. Uh-hmm.
- Okay. So it's sweet and savory.
- Uh-hmm. Yes.
- Wow.
- I've had five gallons
in the past week alone.
I've been hiding
the cartons from Grayson.
What? Grayson is the most
supportive husband ever.
- He would never judge.
- Mm.
It's not that.
I don't wanna share.
Wow.
I wonder why I've never heard
- of Darlington Dairy ice cream.
- Hmm.
It's super popular
with my Expecting Mommies group.
More and more stores
are carrying it.
- Mm. Cute jogger, 10 o'clock.
- Oh, where?
Mm. Yeah.
You're never going
to meet anyone
if you don't look up
once in a while.
Especially when they're right
in front of your face.
Okay. Well, I don't think
that we're a fit
because he's jogging
at dinnertime and I am... mm.
Well, maybe not him.
But...
it's been over a year
since Carter ended things.
Yes, I am aware.
You never talk about it.
What's to say?
We were both busy.
And after a while,
it became clear
that he picked his job over me.
And always would.
Well, somewhere out there
is someone
who will put you first.
You just have to put yourself
out there to meet him.
You're so fearless
with your career.
I know, I know.
I'm pushing your Auntie Nora
but we don't wanna be the only
cute baby bump around, do we?
You're ridiculous.
All right.
I'm gonna get right to it.
You two are the top contenders
for the Vice President position.
I brought in more new accounts
- than anyone...
- Oh, yeah. I have new leads,
and I've been servicing
the current clients.
- Listen, I taught you...
- Stop. Stop.
A little healthy competition
is good for the soul,
so this is how this is gonna go.
Whoever brings in and signs
the hottest new account,
and I'm talking
about national, not local,
before the big board meeting
in two weeks...
gets the job.
Fine with me.
Count me in.
If you'll excuse me, gentlemen.
There he goes.
I gotta be honest
with you, James.
You're my guy.
You know,
you're devoted,
you never let anything
distract you
from what is most important.
Yeah. Thanks, boss.
I appreciate it.
Yeah. But the thing is,
Lavery has been bringing in
a lot in the business.
So you need to step it up.
You need to bring me
something special,
something that proves to me
that, uh, that you're ready.
You know I'm gonna do
whatever it takes.
Well, I'm counting on it.
You still, um, seeing Kimberly
from accounting?
Nah.
She wanted more
than I can offer.
- Especially now.
- Well, that's good.
Because to make it
in our industry,
you gotta stay focused, huh?
Eye on the prize.
- Eye on the prize.
- Yeah.
Yeah, I gotta make sure that...
my, uh, my afternoon
stays open tomorrow.
My meeting
with Sutton Sports got pushed,
so I'm, uh, headed back
into the office now... oh!
I'm so sorry.
- Yeah.
- Oh, man.
Oh, are you all right?
- Nora?
- James.
I'm sorry. Uh, are you okay?
Yeah. I'm fine.
What's, uh,
what's with all the ice cream?
Oh. It's, uh...
it's for a party
at the new office.
You know me, I like celebrating.
Holidays, birthdays.
- I remember. Yeah.
- Yeah.
Well, cupcakes on Groundhog day.
That was a first.
Yeah. I remember you eating
at least three of them.
I didn't say that my sweet tooth
and I didn't enjoy them.
Uh, right.
So, how was it working
with Alexandra?
Hmm, sunshine and rainbows
every day?
-Don't forget the unicorns.
No, it's, um,
it's actually great.
- Fantastic.
- Uh-hmm. That was a bold move,
giving up everything
to follow her.
Uh, yeah.
So, how's everything in H?
Also fantastic.
- Yeah, busier than ever.
- Hmm.
- New accounts left and right.
- Oh, right.
I heard, uh, Carl Automotive.
- It's impressive. Yeah.
- Thanks.
- Oh, here.
- Right. I need that. Thanks.
And I should... I should
get back to work
before the ice cream melts.
Good to see you.
Yeah.
Oh, Nora. You forgot one.
Vanilla bean and smoked maple.
The best ice cream
on the planet.
Is that right?
Huh.
- Hmm.
- Oh,
- ice cream?
- No, not just any ice cream.
Darlington Dairy,
the most imaginative ice cream
that you will ever taste.
I thought you said
you don't have a sweet tooth.
Darlington Dairy ice cream
is sweet and savory.
Hmm, let's see, huh. Let's see.
- Oh, my goodness.
- It's heaven on a spoon.
Right? They've never been repped
but are considering working
with an agency.
Tell me more.
The company
is based in Wisconsin
on a family-run dairy farm
owned by Ann Marie
and Matthew Darlington.
They've won the Golden Spoon
three years in a row.
And they just went nationwide.
- We should meet them.
- Oh, well, it just so happens
I spoke with Ann Marie
this morning
and she was very friendly.
She even invited me out
to the farm for a visit.
Pending your approval,
of course.
Approved.
What are you waiting for?
Go. Go!
Okay.
You will not regret this.
I promise.
I definitely won't regret
trying more of this.
Oh, that one is mine.
And so is that one.
No, that's terrific news.
What do you mean? Sign them.
- Hey, boss.
- I was leaving.
Think he's got
NovaVolt Electronics.
- What do you got?
- Boom.
- Ice cream?
- Not just any ice cream.
The best ice cream
on the planet.
- Oh, really?
- Darlington Dairy.
Started as a mom and pop organic
ice cream stand in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin, huh?
America's Dairyland. Okay. And?
They've grown exponentially
over the past few years.
Landed in five
major grocery chains,
two more expected
by end of year.
- Who reps them?
- Hopefully, we will.
I like it.
Get on the plane
as soon as you can.
I'm on the next flight.
- Economy seat!
- I know.
You must be Nora from New York?
What gave it away?
The car or the high heels?
I'm Violet.
Let's get you settled.
Sounds good.
- I love the cow motif.
- Oh, we're very proud
of our dairy industry
here in Greenwood.
Are you here
on business or pleasure?
Business. I have a meeting
with Darlington Dairy.
Ann Marie and Matthew
are the sweetest couple.
We just adore them.
- That's so nice to hear.
- You're in room three.
Breakfast is at 7:00
and snacks are in the kitchen.
And if you're looking
for dinner, Dunkle's Diner
- is right around the corner.
- Thank you.
But Ann Marie invited me
to dinner with them tonight.
Well, look at you.
Word of advice,
don't skip dessert.
Oh, I won't.
Your room
is upstairs on the right.
Thanks again.
What time is the meeting?
- 5 o'clock.
- Great.
Take them to dinner.
I want you to take them
to the best place in town.
Ooh, the options here
might be limited.
Well,
do what you gotta do, James.
But the board meeting
is in two weeks.
And remember,
it's not about
what you wanna say,
it's about what they wanna hear.
Right. Got it.
Uh-huh.
Get it done.
- Hey, there.
- Oh, hello.
Welcome to Bedell's Bed
and Breakfast.
- You must be James.
- I am.
I'm Violet.
You are in room six.
Meal times and everything
you need to know are in here.
Your room
is the first one on the right.
- Welcome to Greenwood.
- Thank you.
- What are you doing here?
- What are you doing here?
Seriously, why are you here?
I have a meeting.
Why are you here?
- I was invited.
- I was invited.
- Hi.
- Hi. I'm Nora. We spoke earlier.
Thank you so much
for your kind invitation.
- Thank you.
- I'm James. Nice to meet you.
I have a meeting
with Matthew Darlington.
Oh, well, then come right on in.
Um, you have a lovely home.
Oh, thank you so much.
Matthew's great-grandparents
built this house.
Uh, I'll get him for you.
This is my account, so back off.
- You signed them already?
- Uh, not yet,
- but I'm going to.
- Not if I do first.
- Come on back.
- I can't believe you.
Here they are. Hi.
This is my husband, Matthew,
and our granddaughter, Josie.
- She's here for the summer.
- Hi.
James from H Company.
- Pleasure to meet you, James.
- Nora,
with Alexandra Rankin
Advertising.
Nice to meet you,
and you, Ms. Josie.
Hey, hey,
tell them one of your jokes.
What do cows do for fun?
Oh, uh, I don't know.
They go to the moovies.
It's a good one.
Honey, I didn't realize
we're gonna have
- two people here.
- Yeah. You know,
I didn't think
we were gonna meet
- until the 11th.
- Oh.
This is the 11th, dear.
- Oh.
- It's not a problem, really.
And perhaps
you should reschedule
for another day, James?
I could
but I'm already here, Nora.
Oh.
Do you two know each other?
Oh, we used to... used
to work together.
Oh.
I just need a couple minutes
of your time.
- Then I could come back really.
- Nonsense.
Really, we... you're here
and acquainted,
I have plenty of food
for dinner,
so you might as well stay,
James.
It's settled.
You're staying for dinner.
Let us get the table set
and make yourself at home.
Thank you. I would love to.
Hey.
What do you think you're doing?
I'm accepting
an invitation to dinner.
Oh, this chicken is outstanding.
And these green beans
are so fresh.
Fresh out of the garden
in the backyard.
But do not ask her
what the secret ingredient
in the fried chicken is.
We've been married, what,
coming up on 45 years now,
and she still does not trust me.
I trust you completely.
I just know with your kind heart
you couldn't resist
telling anybody
about my secret fried chicken.
Hey, Josie, tell another joke.
She knows them all.
- Why are cows such good dancers?
- Why?
Because they got all the mooves.
- That's good.
- Okay. So, tell us
a little something
about yourselves.
Are you married? You have kids?
Honey, they're on business.
They don't wanna talk to us
about their personal lives.
Oh, that's silly.
This is a family-run business
and our motto
is "Made by family,
shared by family."
Well, I think
that's a wonderful motto.
- Me too. Uh-hmm.
- Yeah?
I'm currently single.
I don't like running,
and I am so excited
to become an auntie
- to my best friend's baby.
- Aw.
- Yeah.
- Sweet.
I'm also single. No kids.
Work is my priority right now.
And, uh, back in the day,
I lettered in cross country.
And I'm just the fun uncle
to three little rugrats.
I told you
that they were good folks,
not like those people
that you turned away last month.
Oh, who did you turn away?
Ah, they were these,
um, advertising bigwigs
out of Chicago.
And they were...
and they're throwing
all these buzzy jargon at us.
The thing was they didn't care
about who we are.
- Mm-mm.
- I can tell you this,
I don't trust people like that.
- Me neither.
- Me neither.
Okay. Who would like dessert?
You have not had
an ice cream sundae
until you've had a Darlington
Maple Mayhem Sundae,
- right, Jos?
- Well, I can't pass up on that.
Nora, you love your sweets.
- I would love one.
- Oh.
Hmm, have quite a sweet tooth,
do you, Nora?
Hmm.
Wow.
What'd you say is in this again?
This is
our brown butter ice cream
and it's got smoked
maple caramel in it
and then I covered it
with a little flaky sea salt
and crushed candied pecans.
- It's delicious is what it is.
- Hmm. Hmm.
Matthew, Ann Marie,
is now a good time to talk
about your advertising needs?
Alexandra Rankin
is the best in the biz.
No business tonight.
Okay?
We'll figure
all that out tomorrow.
Enjoy your ice cream.
Got you.
- Makes sense.
- It's good.
But I thought
you didn't like sweets.
You heard the lady.
Flaky sea salt.
Oh, my goodness.
Thank you again so much
for everything.
That sundae
was out of this world.
Well, we'll see you
in the morning.
And do not forget,
wear some old shoes, okay?
You betcha.
- Good night.
- Bye.
Uh, what do you think you're
doing? This is my account.
- I found them.
- I didn't know.
You said the ice cream
was for a party.
That's because I knew
you'd try to steal them away,
which is exactly
what you're doing.
Okay. We're both here now.
- Let's set some ground rules.
- Fine.
Rule number one,
no deliberate sabotage.
PaigeyPie Pet Trackers.
I never touched those batteries.
Rule number two,
maintain professionalism
at all times.
Brooke's Karaoke Machines?
But the clients asked me
to duet.
Rule number three,
no scarfing down ice cream
- to win extra bonus points.
- What kind of rule is that?
I don't like sweets.
You can't use that
to your advantage.
You just had
an entire sundae with the works.
And now I feel ill.
But if you're eating up
all the ice cream,
they're gonna choose you
and it will be
for all the wrong reasons.
Okay, fine.
- No scarfing.
- Hmm.
Rule number four,
we both present our pitches
to the Darlingtons,
let them choose.
The best ad exec wins.
- What's the catch?
- No catch.
Okay, then.
Well, uh, good night.
Good night.
So I've been afraid
about you losing that.
Like that, yeah. Hi.
Oh, good morning, dear.
Don't mind this group here.
They show up
every morning like clockwork.
It's a bed and breakfast
and no one cooks a better meal
to start the day
- than you, Violet.
- Uh-hmm.
Not even this guy.
I keep begging Violet
to come down to work
the morning shift
but she just won't do it.
- Oh, just coffee for me, please.
- Farm days are long.
You're gonna wanna fuel up
with a hearty breakfast.
She's right.
Let me introduce everyone.
- Tim runs the diner.
- Hmm.
If you want
anything done in this town,
Mayor Alison
is the one to talk to.
Caegen is the Darlington
herdsman and farm manager
and his sweet wife Hannah runs
the Greenwood General Store.
She's also the best mechanic
in the county.
- It's true.
- She's really good.
- She's great.
- Nora is from New York City.
- Wow. Welcome.
- Welcome to Greenwood.
Thank you. It's so nice to meet
- all of you.
- New York City, eh?
Even though I enjoy
visiting and all,
but I just can't see myself
living in a city
where I can't see the sky.
Oh, no, no, no.
I bet it's exciting.
Broadway, Times Square,
the best pizza ever.
-Hey, hey, watch it now, missy.
- It is a great city.
- Yeah.
Oh. I'm off.
I'm trying to convince
the council to pass that bill.
And what bill is that?
Subsidizing the cost of feed
for dairy farmers.
- Oh, is that expensive?
- Yeah.
Oh, half the farmers in the area
can barely break even
and folks like the Darlingtons,
they need all the help
they can get.
Wow. I had no idea.
Well, it's very nice
to meet you.
- Very nice to meet you.
- Good luck.
We're off too.
- I'm sure we'll see you around.
- Yes.
Yeah, yeah,
I better get going myself.
But, hey, you want
some really good pizza?
Come down and see me
at the diner.
You got it.
Eat up, dear.
You're gonna need your strength.
I'm sure I will.
Morning.
Hey. You missed breakfast.
I went to the diner
but it was closed.
Oh, Tim was eating breakfast
here. He owns the diner.
Did you hear those roosters
this morning?
Give me a city garbage truck
any day.
Uh, do people eat roosters?
Probably.
They're male chickens, so...
Maybe Violet can make me
some rooster potpie
so I can sleep.
Uh, well, see you over there?
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
No, no, no, no. Come on, please.
I don't need this today.
Come on, please.
Oh.
Having trouble?
The engine won't start
and Hannah left.
- Who?
- The mechanic.
She was at breakfast.
Was the whole town at breakfast?
Congratulations.
You won a head start.
Just tell the Darlingtons
I'll be there when I can.
You can ride with me.
What?
What... why would you help me?
Rule number two.
Huh. Thank you, James.
Besides, it would look bad
if they found out
I abandoned you.
Ah. There it is. Yeah.
Hold on.
- Morning.
- Good morning.
Good morning.
Listen, Matthew and Josie
are already at the barn
and so I wanted
to give you a tour.
So I hope you remembered
those old shoes.
The oldest ones I brought.
Hmm. Okay, then.
Let's get started.
As if you brought an extra
pair of old shoes just in case.
Oh.
- When in Rome.
- Hmm.
Rome has less bugs.
So we have the calf stall barn,
the free stall barn,
and we have the whole
milking facility.
That's the whole heart
of our operation.
Have the Darlingtons
always been dairy farmers?
- Three generations.
- Huh.
My family came from the South,
so I didn't know a thing
about farming.
And then, Matthew,
he had been asking me
to marry him since kindergarten.
It took a few years,
just saying.
- You're childhood sweethearts?
- We are.
- That's so cute.
- That's so cute.
Oh, you know,
I don't know how you do it
with all the coming and going
in a big city.
And speaking of
coming and going.
- You came back.
- Of course.
We couldn't possibly say no
to a tour of the farm.
Come on. There's someone
you have to meet.
-Okay.
Oh, my goodness.
This is Winnie.
He's two months old.
Oh, what a sweetie pie.
He is Josie's best friend.
Seems to really like you.
Here, you try.
Me? Oh, no, I don't...
I don't know what to do.
Oh, honey, you just be yourself.
He's a wonderful
judge of character.
Oh, then you should...
you should stand back.
- So funny.
- Uh-hmm.
He loves it
when you pet his neck.
Okay.
Like this?
I told you he loves it.
He's so soft.
I think you're ready
for a farm of your own.
Oh...
you're just a little sweetheart,
aren't you?
I was just giving them the tour
while you got ready.
- Caegen's back went out again.
- Oh.
Afraid I won't have time
to hear your pitches.
Last time that happened,
he was out for two weeks.
He seemed okay at breakfast.
Did I just miss everybody?
Listen, we have so much to do
before the festival.
The ice cream festival
is the best day
- of the entire summer.
- Uh-hmm.
And we host it right here
on the farm
but without Caegen,
I got so much work to do.
I won't be able to hear
your pitches until it's over.
I just wanna apologize
to you both
for wasting your time
in coming all the way out here.
Hmm.
Well, if you need a hand,
I'd be happy to stay and help.
- You would?
- Yeah.
I'd love to stay and help
with the festival.
- Huh.
- That would be wonderful, Nora.
- Yeah.
- You read my mind
'cause I would also love to stay
and help with the festival.
If it's okay with your boss.
What, Alexandra?
Well, she always says,
"Collaboration fuels innovation
and teamwork makes
the dream work."
-You know, my schedule is clear.
Yours?
- My schedule?
- Yeah.
Yeah. Huh.
-My schedule is also clear.
Oh.
Looks like I'm helping
with the festival.
I could eat ice cream every day
with every meal.
And you guys don't know
how much we appreciate this.
Now, working on a farm
starts at dawn each morning.
But we can get started
on it right now
by sweeping out the barn,
how about that?
Josie will show you where
the brooms and the rakes are.
This way.
Rule number three.
There was no scarfing
of ice cream.
You alluded to it.
Yeah, because of you we're stuck
doing manual labor all week.
Leave. No one's making you stay.
Oh, I'm not handing you
this account
on a silver waffle cone.
Rule number five:
No complaining.
Rule number six: No shenanigans.
I didn't. Okay. Fine.
-A deal's a deal
-Come on, slow pokes.
So, do you know where cows
get their medicine?
A bovine veterinarian?
No.
At the farm-acy.
- Oh, farm-acy.
- Yeah, that makes more sense.
Yeah.
There it is.
Yeah, that's for you.
Cheese curds for breakfast.
We're in Wisconsin now.
Hmm.
Yeah.
I'm sorry.
I'm just having a hard time
picturing you milking cows.
They're actually kinda cute.
But I have never been so tired
in my entire life.
How's James?
Surprisingly,
he's been nice and helpful.
Well, just remember,
James is Everett's
golden boy now,
and they still haven't
forgiven me for stealing you.
They're gonna pull out
every trick in the book
to win this account,
including pretending
to be your friend.
No, I know. You're right.
I have faith in you.
Call me if you need anything.
Uh-hmm.
I have a new level of respect
for farmers
and how hard they work.
No, no, no, you did
the right thing by staying.
Focus on the pitch.
Alexandra chose Nora
for a reason.
Don't underestimate her.
I won't.
She's good,
she's always been good.
Yeah. So good she
changed you into a farm hand.
Listen, don't let her
take control.
I thought I was done with Nora
when she left,
but here we are.
Yeah. You know what you're not?
In a vice president position
until you get the signature
from the Darlingtons.
That's the only reason I'm here.
I'm ready when you are, Big E.
I don't need to tell you
what's at stake.
Make it happen.
Hey.
Hey.
Couldn't sleep?
I think I'm too tired to sleep.
You should try counting cows.
You don't see stars like that
in New York City.
No, you don't.
Oh, there's Orion's belt.
Where's the rest
of his clothing?
I don't know.
Hmm. Yeah.
Can I ask you a question?
You can ask.
I'm curious,
how is it working
with Alexandra?
Well, it takes time
for any startup
to find their stride,
but I love it.
Oh, it's a complete opposite
from H Company.
I don't miss the constant stress
and the cut-throat competition,
people trying to steal credit
for my work.
What are you talking about?
Oh, come on.
Brayden-Ashley Designs?
I did all this work,
and then you took the credit,
and the accolades.
I worked really hard
on that account.
But you're right,
you deserved more credit,
and I'm sorry.
Thank you for saying that.
I admire you for...
taking the leap of faith
with Alexandra.
I thought you're upset
that she didn't ask you.
No. No, I'm on a good path.
I just don't think
I would've had the courage
to take the chance you did.
Really?
My dad, he worked 40 years
at the same job.
Never made management,
never got any recognition,
barely a pension,
but he showed up
every day for us.
I told myself
I was gonna go further.
And if I made it,
maybe it would make his
sacrifice mean something.
That's actually kinda beautiful.
But don't kid yourself.
I still want
the big corner office.
Don't move.
What?
I'm serious.
There's a bug on me,
isn't there?
Easy.
Get it off.
- Do you trust me?
- James.
- Do you trust me?
- Please.
- I got it.
- What?
It's a lightning bug.
Oh, look, James,
they're everywhere.
You don't see this in the city.
This has been some week,
hasn't it?
You're telling me.
I think I will
try counting cows.
Yeah, dawn will be here before
we knew it, so good night.
Good night.
Sorry I've been MIA.
You wouldn't believe me
if I told you.
Where are you?
Main Street.
I'm running an errand
for Ann Marie.
If you win this account,
will I get a lifetime supply
of free ice cream?
Yes, even if I have to pay
for it myself.
I wouldn't be here
if it wasn't for you,
which on second thought...
How is the account stealer?
-Hmm. James apologized for that.
Wow.
Yeah, I might've misjudged him
a little.
Uh, we're still up
for the same account, of course,
but he's not terrible.
I know that look.
You like him?
What? No.
No, I mean, I don't dislike him
like he did before,
but I don't like, like him. No.
This definitely throws a wrench
into your situation.
There is no situation.
I am here to sign the account
and that's it.
My career and livelihood
depend on it,
not to mention my reputation
in the advertising world.
Oh, hey, gotta run.
Uh-hmm. Good luck.
Oh.
- Hey, how's the car running?
- Oh, hey, Hannah.
Yeah, no, the car is doing
great, thanks to you.
- Uh-hmm.
- But how is Caegen feeling?
Oh, he's better, better.
Though he is determined
to be back to full strength
for the ice cream festival,
- which is three days from now.
- Wow.
So, what brings you in today?
Ann Marie wanted me to pick up
a few things for the festival.
Oh. I've got you.
- Come on.
- All right.
You have ice cream scoops here?
Oh, we have everything here.
Impressive.
Can I ask you
something personal?
And if I'm out of line,
you can tell me to zip it.
No, go for it.
You and James,
are you, like, you know,
like, together, together?
We're colleagues,
and that is it.
Why?
Hmm. He's a smart
and handsome city guy.
Let's just say I know
a lot of gals around here
who would happily
take their shot.
Oh, aprons are right over here.
Hey there, New York City.
You must be Tim?
That is me.
It's about time you paid a visit
to my fine establishment.
-I've been a little busy, Tim.
Yeah, I heard.
That's mighty nice
of you and Nora
to be helping out
the Darlingtons
like you've been
while Caegen is recuperating.
Isn't that right, Mayor?
I know how much
they appreciate it.
So what can I get you?
Well, how about your, uh, burger
and your chocolate shake?
Coming right up.
- Hi, I'm James.
- I know.
Small town. Alison.
- Do you mind?
- Oh, please.
So, how many people
we have to show up
for the ice cream festival?
Oh, well,
this is America's Dairyland.
It's the biggest event
of the year,
after Christmas.
This is when we all come out
to celebrate
and support our fellow farmers,
hardest working people around.
You see, dairy farmers
ain't never get a day off.
All those cows,
they don't care if you're sick.
They still wanna be milked
twice a day.
I'm learning just how hard
farmers work.
Oh, uh, excuse me.
- Oh, no.
- What?
What's wrong, Mayor?
The council is very sorry,
but they don't have
the extra funds
to subsidize the feed costs
for dairy farmers.
They rejected the bill.
- That's a bummer.
- Hmm.
I mean, you did
all you could, Mayor,
and that's what counts.
Well, feed cost that expensive?
Unfortunately.
Our farmers worked so hard
for so little.
Many of them struggled
to break even.
I wanted to help them out,
give them a break for once.
I better get back to the office.
I'm sure my phone's gonna
be ringing off the hook
once folks find out.
So nice to meet you.
And you too, James.
See you around town.
Thanks for everything, Tim.
No problem.
Poor Alison.
That bill meant a lot to her.
Well, your burger
will be out in a minute.
All right.
Thanks.
Hmm.
I have been so busy
with meetings.
I haven't really asked
the two of you,
what do you really know
about the ice cream business?
Well, last year, The US produced
1.3 billion gallons of ice cream
and frozen yogurt alone.
The domestic market
is $18 billion
and global market
is $79 billion.
- That is a lot.
- Uh-hmm.
Which is why it's
essential you stand out
from your competitors
and create a brand
that people can identify with
on an emotional level.
- Hmm.
- Absolutely.
- It's also essential...
- Hey, guys.
- Oh, hey.
- There you are.
- Hi.
- What's your joke of the day?
What did the mama cow say
to the baby cow?
It's pasture bedtime.
Where did you come up
with these?
I told you,
she knows 'em all. All right.
Come on. I was thinking
we'd take a little break,
so I'm gonna show you both
where it all started.
Right, doodle?
Come on.
Uh, rule number two.
Well, uh, I was being
totally professional.
You were pitching.
I was sharing facts.
You were pitching.
Semantics.
Rule number seven: No facts.
Rule number eight: No pitching
until the official
designated time.
Okay. I hope I can remember
all these rules.
Oh, you will. You're one
of the smartest people
I've ever known.
We should catch up.
Hello?
Would you mind explaining
the email that I just read?
You're looking for a worthwhile
cause to donate to.
These farmers are hardworking.
The money will go a long way
to help them.
Let me stop you right there.
I just don't know
what to say to you, James.
This is absolutely brilliant.
The Darlingtons are sure to sign
with the H Company
when this is announced.
Well, that's not the reason
I suggested this. I think that...
Doesn't matter.
You're a mastermind.
Remind me a lot of myself
when I was first starting out,
you know?
Always thinking.
I'm gonna get the paperwork
in order
and we're gonna make
this announcement
as soon as possible.
Way to go.
Hmm.
This is beautiful.
This is where grandpa
proposed to grandma
for the first time,
right here by this pond.
For the first time?
She broke my heart
when she turned me down.
Well, to be honest,
we were six years old.
-It turned out pretty well, huh?
Well, I did ask her every year
for an entire decade
until she finally said yes.
Yes. And that was the best
decision of my life.
Yes, it was, Mama.
Hey, I've got one.
Where do cows eat lunch?
That's easy.
The calf-eteria.
I'm gonna keep thinking.
I know them all.
I think she's right.
So I got something
very important to ask you guys.
Have you ever made
your own ice cream?
No.
Well, no worries,
'cause you're about to learn.
This old ice cream churn here,
these are my grandfather's.
What an amazing
piece of history.
Still work?
You betcha, she still works.
And let me tell you something,
nothing, and I mean nothing
tastes as good
as homemade ice cream
that you churn yourself.
Well, let's do it.
You start with a block of ice.
Woo-hoo-wee.
- All righty.
- Yeah. Yeah.
Pull that down. All right.
Now you gotta break it up.
- Oh.
- Ooh, nice.
And now,
we add the secret ingredient.
Then you will add the ice.
Too much salt,
it will freeze way too bad.
Not enough,
it'll take too long to freeze.
Who's cranking first?
And you churn until it's solid.
This is a workout.
All right.
Try your ice cream.
Hmm.
That is incredible.
- Is that apple?
- Apple gInger sn*p.
It's really flavorful,
but not overly sweet.
You can add anything
you want to it.
That's right.
And little Ms. Josie here,
she's invented several
of our most popular flavors
that we sell.
Wow. Really?
Yeah. I like to experiment.
My favorite is,
Chocolate Peanut Butter b*mb.
-Oh, I'm gonna have to try that.
Now, if one of your companies
is to represent our family
and our business,
it's important to
understand that this...
this means more than
just numbers to us.
This is our history.
This is our legacy.
I understand completely.
Absolutely.
Good.
I'll see you later.
You're not coming in?
I'm just gonna walk around
and get some air.
Okay.
You're back early.
How was your day?
I churned my first ice cream,
and I brought you this.
Apple gInger sn*p.
Well, aren't you a doll?
Where is that
handsome man of yours?
He went for a walk,
but he is not mine.
- Trust me.
- Hmm.
What are you working on?
Oh, is that your website?
Yeah. I need
a new slogan, though.
What do you think about
Bedell's Bed and Breakfast
is the Very Best?
It's all alliteration,
except for the very.
Yeah. That's... it's good.
Um, hmm. Let me think.
Our Home, Your Family?
Y-O-U-R.
Our Home, Your Family.
I like it.
- Yeah?
- A lot, actually.
Thank you. What do I owe you?
Oh, no. Please. You don't have
to pay me anything.
But I know you do this
for a living.
I would settle
for something salty.
Hmm. I'm sorry.
Tomorrow's market day,
and I'm afraid all I have
on hand is, uh,
fresh baked cookies,
sweet banana muffins
for breakfast,
and ice cream.
Oh, of course.
Dunkle's is right down
the street, though.
Hmm.
I don't think it had
the same for the festival.
That was the best flavor.
- Really?
- Yes. Seriously.
- Quite delicious.
- Yeah.
- Oh, after you.
- Thank you.
Hey there, New York City.
Hey, Tim.
Stays light here
pretty late, huh?
Oh, yeah.
That's Wisconsin for you.
Want your usual?
Burger and chocolate shake?
You know me.
Hey, uh, put the mayor's
up my tab too.
Okay. Will do.
Hi, Mayor.
- Thanks for meeting with me.
- Yes. Of course.
It sounded urgent
over the phone.
I can't guarantee anything
until my boss officially
signs off,
but I wanna run the proposal
by you.
I'm all ears.
- Hey.
- Nora, good to see you.
- You, too.
- There you go.
Oh, I don't need a menu.
Thank you.
Just an order of your saltiest
French fries, please.
All right. Anything to drink?
Just ice water, please.
- Coming right up.
- Thanks.
- So I'm thinking...
- Here you go.
Oh, hey.
Thank you.
Let me just say,
we would all be
incredibly grateful to you.
Cheers.
Mayor, what a nice surprise
to see you here
and with James.
They stopped talking
when I showed up.
Suspicious, right?
What would James want
with the mayor?
Exactly.
He's obviously
planning something,
and I don't like it.
Please stop pacing.
You're making me nauseous.
Sorry. The town ice cream
festival is tomorrow,
and then we have
our big pitches.
Okay. Clearly,
he's got his game face on.
You need to get yours on too.
I have my game face on.
Look,
you're a brilliant ad exec.
That's why Alexandra chose you.
She trusts your instincts.
Don't worry about
what James is doing.
Focus on what
you're going to do.
You know I love you.
Back at you, my friend.
You've got this.
Thanks for the pep talk.
Anytime.
Hey, uh, is everything okay?
Why wouldn't it be?
Well, if this is about
the diner last night.
It's none of my business
what your business is.
Providing you aren't breaking
any of our previously
agreed upon rules.
Well, it's not about...
One of the calves is missing.
- Which one?
- Buttercup.
She was in her pen this morning,
and now she's gone.
Well, I can help you
look for her.
I'll catch up with you guys.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
Hey. What's the word?
Hey. I got some good news.
Your donation request
has been approved.
That's great, Everett.
- I appreciate it.
- When's the pitch?
Well, the ice cream
festival is tomorrow,
- so the day after.
- Uh-huh.
And have you found out
what Nora's presenting?
No. We haven't talked about it.
Oh, come on, James.
I taught you better than this.
There's still time.
See if you can get her talking.
Hello? Are you there?
Yeah. Yeah, yeah. I'm here.
Listen, you can't afford
to blow this.
Lavery closed
NovaVolt Electronics.
- He did?
- Yeah,
he signed them last night.
You know what that means.
Unless you get the
Darlingtons to sign.
You have to give Lavery
the VP job.
I get it.
Come on. Close the deal.
Hey.
We found Buttercup.
I see that.
- And she made a new friend.
- I see that too.
Buttercup and Goaty Locks
are new best friends.
Buttercup loves him.
"Goaty Locks."
Isn't that clever?
I think someone has a future
in advertising.
What's a cow's best subject
in school?
Hmm. Lunch?
No! Cow-culus.
The cow jumped over the moon.
But how did it get there?
Too easy.
It went to udder space.
Hmm.
I'm gonna get you
one of these days.
Good luck with that.
A goat falling in love
with a calf
was not on my farm bingo card.
Mine either.
But when you find
your one true love
like Goaty Locks,
you don't let them go.
You know,
at the diner last night,
the mayor and I, we didn't talk
about our pitches at all,
just philanthropy.
Okay.
I never told you
while we were working together,
but I was always impressed
by your ideas and your energy.
You always kept me on my toes.
Thank you.
I always respected your focus
on the research,
especially your ability
to recall data
and rattle numbers
off the top of your head.
A human spreadsheet.
So exciting.
You know what I mean.
So what are you thinking?
I'm thinking
we should get back to work.
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
Oh.
I have one more.
Did you really know
in kindergarten
you were gonna marry Ann Marie?
Sure as we're standing here.
I was five years old. Yeah.
I walked in the classroom,
first day of school,
nervous because
I don't know anybody.
Of course.
And sitting at a table
across the room
was this cute,
little blonde girl.
And she's waving at me
like we were already friends,
and pointed at the empty seat
next to her, you know?
That's adorable.
I walk over
and I sit down beside her.
At that moment,
I just knew
I would always wanna sit
beside this girl
who looks like an angel.
And I always have.
That is one of the sweetest
stories I've ever heard.
What I'm getting at,
if you want someone
to sit beside you,
make sure the seat's open.
And make sure that they know
you want 'em there.
That's a...
that's a really good point.
Uh-hmm.
You know,
when I was a little girl,
my school used to throw
tournaments to raise money.
What are you thinkin'?
How about
a ring toss tournament?
Yeah. The winner
could get bragging rights
and free ice cream.
That sounds like fun.
Uh, who would it be for?
How about the farmers?
The mayor mentioned
that feed costs
are getting expensive.
That is a great idea, Nora.
- I like it.
- Great.
And I'm gonna put you in charge.
Well, I kinda think
I already know who's gonna win.
You play basketball?
I used to have a game on
Saturdays with a group of guys,
but it's been years
since I've had the time.
It always seems to be work,
even on the weekends.
Well, I can relate
to that, honey.
You know,
the cows and the fields
will always need tending,
but, uh,
the most important thing
is the love you harvest
in your own home.
Oh!
Congratulations, dear.
And one Choco-Saurus Rex
for the young man.
-Thank you.
That's good.
Looks like Goaty Locks
and Buttercup made some friends.
Oh. Look at the fluffy one.
Hey, is that a lamb?
Beats me.
They're cute.
Uh, which game
are we gonna play?
What about this one?
You up for a challenge?
It's for a good cause.
Two, please.
Thank you.
All right.
- You go first.
- All right.
Ooh, harder than it looks.
I got one.
All right.
- Okay. I got it.
- Okay.
- Oh.
- Two out of three.
Okay. One more.
- No.
- Winner winner chicken dinner.
Okay.
I'm putting that
in my trophy case.
You can keep your stuffed cow.
I'm holding out
for a bigger prize.
Thank you.
You look so cute.
Nora, James.
I love the glitter.
Do you want one?
- Was that a challenge?
- Oh.
- Okay.
- Get in there.
Yeah, give him lots of glitter.
A secure man
is proud to wear glitter.
Hey, what did the cow say
to its therapist?
Hmm.
I don't know.
I feel seen but not herd.
H-E-R-D, herd.
That's terrible.
I thought it was pretty good.
Do you really
have to leave tomorrow?
I'm afraid so, sweetie.
We have to get back to work
in New York City.
Will you promise
to come back and visit?
I would love to.
Good.
Aw.
So what was that?
Rule number two.
What are you talking about?
I have been professional.
Hugging the clients'
granddaughter
goes way beyond professional.
Oh, please.
She's not making
any business decisions.
No, but her grandparents are,
and she's talking
to her parents.
You seriously think
that I'm using Josie
to influence their decision?
We've been here all week.
She's gonna miss us.
It's sweet.
Forget I said anything.
Thank you.
James, Nora,
why are you watching?
Come on. Let's do the dance.
You city folks, boogie now.
Wow. Here it goes.
What's this song?
Oh.
- Okay.
- Okay.
James, I wanna talk to you
about tomorrow.
When we go to pitch...
Let's not worry about that
right now.
You are unlike anybody
I've ever known.
You make everything brighter.
You surprised me too.
This has unexpectedly been one
of the best weeks of my life.
Thank you.
Oh, that was just beautiful.
And what a
beautiful night it is.
If I could have everyone's
attention please.
James, where are you?
Oh, there you are.
Come on up here.
What's going on?
Um, I'll explain later.
She wasn't supposed
to do this right now.
As you all know,
National Ice Cream Day
is a special day
for dairy farmers.
And no one works harder.
Our days are long and some years
are leaner than others.
But James and the H Company
in New York City
has something he would like
to share with all of us.
Thank you, Mayor Alison.
I have to admit, guys.
I'm a city boy.
Anything outside of Manhattan
is just country to me.
After spending time here,
I realized how hard
all of you work
to help keep the farmers' heads
above water,
or should I say milk?
My company chooses a new cause
to support every year.
This year, I'm very excited
to announce that we've created
a special Greenwood Farmer Seed
and Feed Fund.
We don't wanna
just sustain your farms.
We wanna help them grow.
- Oh.
- Wow.
Mayor Alison is gonna be
in charge of the fund
and all of the applications.
Okay.
Now, don't go anywhere.
How about a big Greenwood
round of applause
for James and the H Company?
We all thank you.
Thank you.
- Thank you, James.
- Thanks, James.
- Thank you.
- Thank you, son.
- I appreciate it.
- Thank you.
Yeah. Thanks.
Nora.
Nora, wait.
Please.
What can you possibly
have to say
that would make
any of this okay?
I was gonna tell you.
The mayor wasn't supposed
to make the announcement
till next week,
after our pitches.
Rule number six, no shenanigans.
There's nothing deceptive
about donating
to farmers in need.
No. You just strategically
made sure that you
and the H Company
were the heroes in all of this.
Nothing deceptive
in that at all.
You know that the H Company
chooses a new charity
every year.
This is about helping
the entire town.
Okay. If that were true,
then why didn't you wait
to tell the mayor until
after our pitches were done,
until after the Darlingtons
made their choice?
What about
your ring toss tournament?
It's the same thing.
It's not and you know it.
Alexandra warned me
not to underestimate you.
She was right.
It's funny because Everett
said the same thing about you.
You're just like him.
I never should have trusted you.
Nora.
Your multi-generational brand
is the epitome of family values.
But I wanna go over the details.
We need more help in finding
points of donation to farmers,
how we're gonna handle the...
Hi. This is Shannon.
- You know what to do.
- It's me.
I can't believe I actually
thought he was a good guy.
What do they say, all is fair
in love and advertising?
Well, now it's w*r.
There is no love
and never will be.
Oh. It's my boss.
Wish me luck on my pitch.
I'm gonna need it.
Hello, Alexandra.
We wanted to wish you
good luck today.
Good luck, Nora.
Thank you.
Everett, I listened
to your voicemails.
It doesn't feel right.
What are you talking about?
It was a fantastic idea
to suggest the farmers
for this year's donation.
I see Nora's point.
It does feel like
we're bribing the Darlingtons.
I don't care
what's Nora's point of view is
and neither should you.
This isn't personal.
It's business.
And business is the only thing
that matters.
Now, forget all the rhetoric.
You spent a week
with the family.
You are there
to help the Darlingtons
accomplish their
professional goals.
- This is about them.
- Got it.
You know what?
Lavery, why don't you give me
the financials
for NovaVolt Electronics?
Got 'em right here.
That's the biggest account
I've ever signed.
And you?
You're ready to go up
against your second
toughest competition today?
I can handle it.
Now, that's what I wanna hear.
Just give the client
what you would want
- if you were in their shoes.
- Right.
Remember, when you pitch,
paint them a future with a big,
beautiful world in it
that only we could give to them.
Breathe, relax,
and let us know how it goes.
I'm on it.
Then wrap this thing up
and get back here.
Today is the big day, huh?
Yup. I got the big pitch
and then it's off
to the airport.
Thank you so much
for everything, Violet.
It's been a pleasure
having you here, dear.
I hope you'll be back
to see us again soon.
Well, I hope so too.
Then I won't say goodbye,
rather see you soon.
See you soon.
Yeah.
I thought you'd be finished
and on your way
to the airport by now.
They called and asked me
to come now.
Rule number four,
let the Darlingtons choose
the best executive.
The best?
How about the most devious,
the most underhanded?
Nora.
Nora. James. Come right on in.
So Matthew and I thought it best
if we saw
your presentations together
in case we had
follow-up questions,
if that's okay.
- It's fine by me.
- Okay.
- Me too.
- Great.
So who wants to go first?
Ladies first.
You had the earlier spot
originally.
- You can go.
- Okay then.
Let's get started.
I'll wait on the porch.
Matthew. Ann Marie.
As you can see,
H Company represents
some of the top brands
in the market today.
On this chart, you'll see
our client's annual revenue
before signing with us
and after.
Every single one of them
had an increase
between 40% and 200%.
My. That is impressive.
That'd be nice.
H Company goes way
beyond traditional advertising.
Competition is tough.
We're not gonna let you
get lost in the noise.
These are your
current contracts.
Solid foundation.
We're gonna build on them.
H Company wants
to put your ice cream
in every stadium and arena
across the country.
That's the kind of reach
you get with us.
I like that idea.
The heart of your brand
is your story.
Your family, your values.
That's what we're gonna center
our whole
marketing campaign around.
Nothing is more important
than family.
Agreed.
Now, James, what kind
of ideas do you have
specifically for the campaign?
If you decide to move forward
with H Company,
this is how I propose
we get started.
They're ready for you.
- Nora.
- Yes?
Nothing. Good luck.
This is impressive.
We may be a new company but
that is part of the advantage.
Fewer clients means
you get 110% of our attention.
Your multi-generational brand
is the definition
of family values,
and that is exactly
what we wanna center
the campaign around.
Yes. James mentioned the history
and the family values.
We love that direction.
Did he?
Well, along
with national retail,
the real growth market
is online.
The gift basket industry alone
is over 3 billion a year.
And right now,
it's underutilized.
Think about it.
Instead of sending
a fruit basket,
why not gift your best friend,
your clients,
your family members
a monthly subscription
to Darlington Dairy Ice Cream.
Hmm. Oh, that's great.
I like it.
- Yeah. I love that idea.
- Yeah.
And in keeping
with the family theme,
I'm sure
you'll recognize Winnie,
the new face
of strawberry expl*si*n.
Wow.
I love this.
Each flavor will get
its own mascot,
like Winnie or Buttercup,
plus a little story,
facts about dairy farming,
ice cream making,
and, of course,
your family's legacy.
This is an extremely
difficult decision.
You both had really great ideas.
I wish we could pick you both.
100% agree with my wife here.
But all things considered, uh,
we just feel that James
and the H Company
is the best fit
for our business.
Nora, we are very sorry.
I understand.
You have to do what you feel
is best for your business.
James won't steer you wrong.
Pun intended.
Well, I truly do wish you all
the very best.
Congratulations.
- Nora.
- James,
so what are our next steps?
I can get you started
on paperwork.
I did everything I could.
I'm sorry I couldn't close
Darlington Dairy.
You did your best.
Just let the team know
that I'd like to meet
with everyone tomorrow at 11:00.
On it.
All right, everybody.
Say congratulations
to our new vice president.
Thanks, everybody.
I couldn't do it without you.
You could look
a little happier about this.
Excuse me.
He's always working.
I love this guy.
Everybody should take a page
from James' book.
In fact, drink up your juice
and let's get back to work
right now, okay?
Come on. Let's go.
I told you, you were my guy.
- Yeah.
- That's why I helped you out.
Matthew and Ann Marie, they said
they appreciated the donation,
but it didn't sway
their decision.
No, it didn't.
That's why I told them
about the signing bonus.
We don't have a signing bonus.
Well, we do now.
I might have also told them
that Alexandra
left the H Company
in some disgrace.
And whether or not
they signed with us,
I cautioned them
about ever working with her.
Rule number six, no shenanigans.
What?
You know that's not true
about Alexandra.
Yeah, I know. But who cares?
We got the account.
And here is a nice
big bonus for you,
Mr. Vice President.
Like I told you before,
I see myself in you.
And you are gonna go far, James.
No.
Nope.
- I'm sorry?
- I don't wanna be like you.
I don't want your life.
I quit.
What are you talking about?
James, you can't quit.
James!
Yes. Okay.
Thank you for the call.
I will let everyone know.
Okay. Talk to you soon.
Okay.
Is everyone here?
Good. Good.
Well, um, my original speech
began with, "I am terribly sorry
that it's come to this."
But I am happy to report
that my agenda
has shifted dramatically
in the last five minutes.
I just got off the phone
with the Darlingtons
and they will be going with us
after all.
- Oh, my God.
- All right.
- Yes.
- Wait.
I don't understand.
What happened?
Well, once they learned
that James is no longer
with the H Company,
they wanted you, Nora.
Not H. Us.
Great job.
Why is James not with H?
They didn't say.
So, listen, we have got
a lot of work to do
to prepare for this new account.
But, first,
somebody get this woman a cake
so we can celebrate.
- Congrats, Nora.
- Thank you.
I've just got one quick call
to make.
Hey, you all right?
Yeah. Yeah.
I think I'm just stunned.
What do you think happened
to James?
Why are you worried about him?
You've just saved us all.
This is fantastic news.
Yeah. No, you're right.
You're right. It is fantastic.
Excuse me a second.
This ice cream
tastes even better
than before we signed them.
I wanna commend you, Nora.
The Darlingtons
were very impressed with you.
And they said
the initial decision
was extremely difficult.
Well, you're gonna love them.
They are the nicest,
most genuine people.
I already do.
They didn't say anything else
about James?
No. Just what I told you.
And that he quit.
Wait. He quit?
So I didn't ask
any more details, but I...
I have to go.
Uh, I have to take care
of something.
I'll be back.
Okay.
Okay. Um...
Maybe this was a bad idea.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I suppose you heard.
I heard you quit.
I did.
Everett admitted
to bribing the Darlingtons.
It had nothing to do
with philanthropy.
Matthew and Ann Marie
would never accept a bribe.
He also said things
about your company
that just weren't true.
Which I cleared up right away.
Of course he did.
I just wanted you to know that
I had nothing to do with it.
Well, I must admit.
You were completely honorable
and pretty wonderful all week.
So what are you gonna do now?
Alexandra didn't tell you?
She offered me a job.
What? Wow.
Yeah, I told her that,
uh, I couldn't accept,
unless it was okay with you.
Why?
Because I don't want a job
to ever come between us again.
Neither do I.
And I hope
that you accept her offer,
because you are the best
advertising executive
I've ever worked with.
Same.
And, James, I, um,
I wanted to say...
I wanted to tell you how much...
You are my Goaty Locks.
And I am udder-ly
in love with you.
I think we're gonna have
to make up some new rules.
Okay. Like what?
Like rule number nine,
we always give each other
the benefit of the doubt.
Ooh. I like that.
I have one.
Rule number 10,
no matter how busy we are,
we always make time
for date night.
Even better.
Rule number 11...
Yes?
I forget.
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