03x05 - A Birthday Wish

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Cassandra Nightingale moves into an old, abandoned house which is reputed to be haunted by its original owner, "The Grey Lady". Through the course of the story, seemingly magical things happen, and the community attributes these occurrences to her. Everyone begins to wonder if she is really a witch.
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03x05 - A Birthday Wish

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Previously on Good Witch.

What is it?

A bank account that everybody seems to have forgotten about.

I've been told "I love you" by so many people that those words don't mean anything anymore.

I look forward to every minute whenever I'm with you.

I love you.

I love you too.

♪ ♪ ♪ Where do you want me to put these?

Right over there is fine.

We'll see if there's anything we want to put out on the shelves later.

Sorry, we're closing up.

But I'm sure you can make an exception for the mayor.

[Cassie giggles.]

♪ ♪ ♪ Oh my.

What's going on here?

Oh, just taking a few days without customers to re-arrange some things, put out some new items to replace the older ones.

Not change just for change's sake, I hope.

Of course not.

Oh, Cassie, if only more people thought the way you do.

I have been trying to explain to some of the younger members of the city council that Middleton's history should be built upon, not tossed away and discarded.

Which is why I came in.

Now, you used to have a map of historic Middleton.

Oh yes, it's, uh, it's right over here.

Oh!

Oh...

it's older than I remembered.

I was hoping to use this to make the case that things built in the past should be preserved rather than replaced.

But I suspect that the younger generation will see this as ancient history without any relevance for today.

Well, maybe you can find a more recent reminder of all the good that's come before.

[door chime]

I don't know where.

They're closed!

[man laughing]

Oh, Dr.

Radford!

Hello.

Hey.

You're done with work early.

I'm heading back.

But I remembered that you said you needed some empty boxes.

Mmm-hmm.

Most of these things are coming off the shelves.

Well, these were just lying around the office and I thought maybe you could use 'em.

We definitely can use them.

Thank you.

Sure.

Well, I'll let you get back to work.

Yeah, thanks for coming by.

Don't leave quite so soon.

That was worth the trip.

[door chime]

My goodness!

You two are getting along well.

We've been "getting along well" for quite some time now.

Well, yes, but...

I don't know, it just seems like there's something different, that's all.

But I suppose that everything changes, just like all the items in your shop.

And because you don't have what I need, I will get out of your way so you can make all things new.

Oh!

Oh my.

[Martha gasping]

Is this for sale?

It's a meditation stone.

You can take it.

It's one less thing to find a place for.

Then you're welcome.

Ta-ta!

♪ ♪ ♪ [blender noise]

Oh, so you do live here.

I know.

I'm sorry that I came home so late last night.

Did you and Courtney get your history presentation ready?

Yeah.

About half of it.

But now I have to worry about this science project, too.

I'm supposed to be growing crystals on this string.

And I have to put sugar in there a couple of times a day.

Hm, 'cause your life wasn't busy enough.

Yeah.

Well, maybe they'll just appear, and I'll be done with it.

So, have you given any more thought to what you want to do for your birthday?

No.

But I will.

Once upon a time, all you wanted to do was rummage through my jewelry box.

Yeah, the younger version of me was a lot easier to please.

I just want to make sure that, this year especially, you get exactly what you want.

♪ ♪ ♪ Then I will be sure to think of something good.

Let us know if you have any more pain; otherwise, we'll see you in six months.

Thank you.

Hi, can I help you?

Hi.

Yeah, I hope so.

I'm from out of town and I think I need to see a doctor, but I've heard some sketchy things about this one.

Uh...

No.

Dr.

Radford is as good of a doctor as there is.

Well then, you obviously don't know the man as well as I do.

Huh?

Haha!

Hey, you made it!

Dr.

Sam Radford, look at you!

Hahaha!

Yeah!

Eve, this is my buddy Liam from New York.

Oh!

Liam, I've heard a lot about you.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Liam's in town to check out some investment opportunities.

And to see a friend.

How's Noah?

Uh, yeah, he's...

he's good.

He's starting to look into some colleges.

Trying to get Nick to do the same thing.

Oh yeah.

And how's he doing?

Better, better.

Moving here was definitely the right thing.

Good.

Well, driving in, I got a pretty good sense of why you like it here.

We try to keep the place a secret; otherwise, everybody would move here.

Oh!

Here, let me give you a key to the house.

Oh, great, I'll just drop my stuff off there before my meeting.

Who are you meeting with?

There's this equity firm that reached out to me a few weeks ago.

They said Middleton's a growing town with a lot to offer, and I've been looking for somewhere to put some retirement funds, so I figure this way I see you and write off the trip.

Oh, so I'm a business deduction now?

A little bit, yeah.

Well, you picked a good time to come.

There's actually somebody I'd really like you to meet.

You made it sound like you're dating someone.

He definitely is.

[Sam and Eve chuckling]

And why am I not hearing about this till now?

I was just waiting for it to get more serious.

So now they're serious?

They definitely are.

Yeah, I guess they are.

Well, OK, great.

I'm looking forward to meeting her, telling her all about the Sam Radford I know.

OK, now I don't want you to meet her.

Ha!

Alright, see you later.

[crickets chirping]

Hey, when did you get here?

Uh, a lot later than I thought I would.

Courtney and I finally finished that thing for history.

Oh, that's good.

Yes, but now I have to write my English essay tomorrow morning.

Then you better get some rest.

That is my plan.

And don't forget to tell me what you want to do for your birthday.

What is this?

♪ ♪ ♪ That's the Merriwick Wish Book.

How did it get here?

Well, that's always a bit of a mystery, but this book has been passed down for hundreds of years to every Merriwick girl when she turns a certain age.

You're supposed to write your deepest wish on one of the pages inside.

So this is full of what people my age wrote?

I can't wait to see what they wished for!

Yeah.

Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait!

Just a minute.

No, no, I want to read it.

And you will.

You're not supposed to open it until your birthday.

Is that a Merriwick rule?

You'll just have to wait a few more days.

And then, well, you'll have time to come up with the perfect wish.

And then what happens?

And then...

your wish comes true.

[enchanting music]

[theme music]

♪ ♪ ♪ [indistinct conversation]

Good morning.

Oh, hey.

So...

did you read it?

What?

The Wish Book.

I put it under your pillow so you'd find it.

That was from you?

Mmm-hmm.

I was the last Merriwick to have it, and I've been waiting for this birthday since you were born so I could give it to you.

I figured you were the one to keep that tradition alive.

Wasn't it fun reading all the wishes from through the years?

Mom said that I can't open it until my birthday.

Is that what she said?

Yeah.

It's a rule, I guess.

Maybe so.

What are you gonna wish for?

I don't know.

But if it's going to come true, I better take it pretty seriously.

Make sure that you do.

Make sure the sous-chefs know exactly how long it takes for those soufflés to rise.

And tell the servers they need to mention the specials after the diners have sat down.

[Beep!]

Oh.

Welcome to Grey House.

[car door closing]

Oh!

Hello.

You must be Constance.

I'm Cassie.

I've been expecting you.

I've been looking forward to getting away from my restaurants and thinking about things other than my kitchen.

Grey House is the perfect place to think about other things.

I have your room all ready for you.

It's at the top of the stairs, to the right, and I'll get your bag up there.

I already feel like I'm relaxing.

Good morning.

Hey.

Do you need any more of these?

I can always use an extra.

Thanks.

I notice you have an extra car outside; do you have a friend in town?

Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you.

Liam got in last night.

Your friend from New York.

I really want you guys to meet, but he had an early business meeting.

Maybe we can all get together tonight?

Yeah, if I can get enough work done at the store before then.

OK, well, then I'll let you get to it.

♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ Oh, what's in here?

Uhhh, paintbrushes, I think.

Oh.

Should I put them on the shelf?

No, I think they should go by the front door.

[door chime]

Oh, I'm sorry, we're closed.

Yes, I know, dear.

For everyone else, never for me.

Still replacing the old with the new, I see.

Oh, rediscovering things we might have forgotten were already there.

Well, your meditation stone reminded me of a local tradition I wanted to share with your daughter.

An activity that you would have done when you were her age if you lived here but you were...

Living somewhere else.

Yes.

Do you happen to know if Grace is free tomorrow afternoon?

Well, she's been really busy, but I can try to ask.

You know what?

I'll call her myself.

What teenager would turn down an invitation to spend an entire afternoon with their city's own mayor?

Ooh!

Are these for sale?

Hmmm...

I can spare one.

Which is all that I need.

[door chime]

Excuse me, are you open?

Not according to the sign!

I just need some directions.

We're open for directions.

OK, great.

What is it you're looking for?

Middleton Commercial Investments.

Oh yeah.

Two blocks that way.

Right.

Good thing I found you 'cause I was headed that way.

No, it's around the corner, past the second light.

And if you get to the microbrewery, you've gone too far.

Microbrewery?

Mmm-hmm.

Oh.

I looked at all of the business listings, I didn't see that one.

It's one of our many hidden gems.

Oh, well, great.

Well, I'll check that place out.

OK.

Thanks.

Sure.

[door chime]

[crickets chirping]

[kettle whistling]

♪ ♪ ♪ If you were looking for your teacups, I've moved them over here.

Oh, you rearranged my cupboards?

I'm a well-known executive chef.

I find it difficult to be in a place that isn't very well-organized.

Except you're on vacation.

Mm-hmm.

And I want to be able to have a good time, so I just did a little bit of work to make things better.

Hmm.

Well, if that's what it takes to get what you came for.

Actually, I could use your help.

There is absolutely nothing in this cupboard that I would ever use in a recipe.

Oh, well, there's organic wheat germ.

And coconut palm syrup right there.

Mmm-hmm.

And I don't know what anyone would ever do with any of that.

Could you clear out a space for me in this cupboard?

And we'll just move all of that way into the back here.

Thanks.

♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ Thank you so much for coming here, Grace.

Now that we're in the privacy of my office I can let you in on a secret regarding just how special this upcoming birthday of yours is.

Ooh!

And present you with this!

I'm getting a birthday rock?

It's a foundational stone.

Because I've chosen you as one of "Middleton's Foundations." That sounds like an honour?

Indeed, it is.

Oh.

A select few girls in Middleton, when they reach a certain age, your age, are invited to do something that establishes their presence in this town forever.

So, pick a colour.

Um...

I like blue.

And now paint your name on the bottom of the stone.

So it's like an art project?

It's to show that you've left your mark on this town.

Because your presence here will be remembered.

Always.

Wow!

Thank you.

And once you've painted your stone, I'll show you where I've left my mark.

[mayor laughing]

So...

I'll get to work.

Careful of the rug!

[nervous laughter]

Oh, you're still at it.

Aaah, and I thought you were going to be at work all day.

Well, I'm supposed to be, but I thought I'd come home for a bit in case my daughter decided to stop in.

Ah, well, she hasn't, and I would have put her to work if she had.

I just finished clearing out the last of these cupboards before I put everything back the way I think they should be.

Then, you'll be able to relax?

Once everything is in its place.

Now, this one is empty so I guess I can start finally reorganizing.

Are you sure it's completely empty?

I just finished taking everything out.

Oh!

It's weird.

There is one more thing.

Ohhh.

Look at all these recipes!

Here, I can take that.

You're not gonna want to cook while you're on vacation.

Except I'm always interested in finding and trying out a new recipe.

Hmm...

♪ ♪ ♪ Oh!

This one looks interesting.

You're welcome to use my kitchen while I'm gone.

You know what?

I think that I will.

But first, here.

Oh!

What's that for?

It's your shopping list.

Believe me, I've been through your entire kitchen, and you don't have a single ingredient that's on there.

Then I'll be right back.

Great!

This park is where I placed my foundational stone.

Oh, you did this when you were my age?

I did!

Oh, I had such dreams of changing the world and leaving my mark in so many different places.

Oh, but you decided to stay in Middleton.

Well, that's the choice that I made, yes, but you can do anything you wish to do.

Yeah, once I figure out what I want.

Cassie!

Mom!

Hi.

What sort of adventure does the mayor have you on?

I've chosen Grace as my Middleton Foundation.

Oh.

That sounds like quite an honour.

It means I'm leaving my mark.

Hmm.

Well, I wish I could join you, but I was sent out for some very specific ingredients by a guest who wants to spend some time in my kitchen.

Can't wait to see what she makes.

Then I'll see you later?

I hope so.

Ta-ta!

Now, I remember placing my stone right next to the tallest tree in the park so that I would always know where it was whenever I came back to find it.

[Grace exhaling]

[Martha gasping]

Martha, what's wrong?

Well, it's been so long since I came here looking, I didn't realize how tall these other trees had grown.

My foundational stone could literally be anywhere.

I don't know how I'm ever gonna find it.

Well, I'll always remember that I placed mine right here.

No!

You need to give this much more thought, so that you don't forget where you left your mark.

I guess I could think about it for another day or two.

While I try to find where I put mine.

Perhaps, possibly, we should have painted our names on the top sides of boulders, instead.

So, am I ever gonna get to meet this neighbour lady you claim to be dating?

Ah, she had to go back to work.

She's been pretty busy.

Oh yeah?

I'm beginning to wonder if she even exists.

Haha!

I am pretty sure she does.

Well, I hope so, because you seem pretty in love.

Hate to find out the whole thing is just in your imagination.

I didn't realize I was acting that differently.

Yeah.

But hey, it's a good thing I'm here to let you know you are.

D'oh!

Ugh!

♪ ♪ ♪ Excuse me.

They tell me that you're the owner.

Stephanie Borden.

Yeah.

What can I do for you?

I need a Danish dough whisk.

Excuse me?

I'm staying at Grey House and I found an interesting recipe, but it calls for a Danish dough whisk and Cassie said you might have one.

I actually have a couple.

Can I borrow one, please?

I like to follow the recipe exactly, and the card says that I need one.

Of course.

I'll be right back.

You need to decide.

OK, honestly, the biggest thing I want for my birthday is for my science project to work.

That makes you way too easy to buy for.

No, no.

You don't need to get me anything.

But we want to do something.

Yeah, it's an important birthday and we want you to remember it.

OK, fine, then you can surprise me.

Ah!

Challenge.

I like it.

Grace: No...

[girls giggling]

Take good care of it.

I certainly will.

Hey, it's the birthday girl!

In a couple of days, yes.

I want to do something special for you.

Are you free tomorrow afternoon?

I was thinking about hanging out with my mom, maybe helping her out at her shop.

Oh come on, you need to do something better than that for your birthday week.

Let me take you to the day spa.

We'll get our nails done, top to bottom.

Oh!

The day spa?

That sounds fun.

I'm sure wherever you're going can add one more.

Ahem!

It was actually my gift to Grace.

We'll just add me and we can call it a party.

Sure.

I guess you could join us.

Can we pick you up from school?

Yes.

I will tell my mom.

Sounds great!

Have you decided what your Merriwick birthday wish is gonna be?

Nope.

What did you wish for, anyway?

This isn't about me.

It's your birthday.

OK.

I'll find out when I finally get to open it.

And what my mom wrote, too.

So she hasn't told you?

Told me what?

Grace, your mom was in foster care when she turned your age.

Nobody knew where she was, so...

So she never got the book?

Which means that she never got to make her birthday wish.

Mom?

Oh!

Um, hi, do you know if my mom's around?

No.

She dropped off the ingredients that I needed for this and then she said she had work to do back at her shop.

Oh.

Um, where's the sugar?

I put it over there.

Where are my crystals?

Oh, that jar that had nothing inside it?

I moved it out of the way.

I need to have the space so that I can start in on this recipe when the mood strikes me.

Oh, could you give your mother a call and have her pick up what I need?

She probably has what you need for just about everything.

Except she didn't have anything that I needed for this, so I can't imagine that she would have the South American vanilla bean or the Mediterranean sea salt that I need for that.

♪ ♪ ♪ Have you looked in all the right places?

She got these vanilla beans when she was in South America last year.

And, um...

salt from the Mediterranean Sea.

Here you go.

Oh.

So I guess I can get started whenever I like.

Then I will leave you to yourself.

♪ ♪ ♪ Got a good grip?

Yeah, I think so.

Alright!

[laughing]

It's heavier than it looks.

We might need someone who can give us a hand.

[door chime]

Oh, Cassie!

Thank goodness you're here.

Well, I'll be here until everything's in its place.

That map of old Middleton, was that before or after the park was built?

Uh, several years before.

Ugh, then I've wasted a trip.

I was hoping that seeing the boundary from a bird's-eye-view might help jog my memory as to where I placed my foundational stone.

Hmm, sorry.

But since you're here, do you think you could help us move this?

Oh!

Alright.

It just needs to go a little bit that way.

Here we go.

Oh, dear.

What's this?

Oh, that's the frame the old map of Middleton was in.

Cassie had me put something different in it.

Is this a picture of the park?

Yeah, it's from right around the time you were Grace's age.

When there were fewer trees...

Could I get a photo of this?

Sure.

Um, here.

Use your tablet.

Here.

Alright.

Martha: Look at that.

Yeah.

You can see every detail.

Middleton was very different back then.

As was this park.

You know, I think I might be able to remember where my stone is by using this photo as a map.

Hmm...

Well, thanks for coming in.

I really needed your help.

Yes, well, you girls are lucky that you have a mayor who doesn't mind getting her hands dirty.

Ta-ta!

♪ ♪ ♪ Isn't this fantastic?

Uh, yeah, except I could have done without all those people touching my feet.

That's what happens with a pedicure.

Well, I like a manicure better.

You know, you should get a flower on one of your nails.

I should?

Yeah.

An amazing artist works here.

I'm gonna go find her.

OK.

I can't tell if you're having fun.

It's just I haven't spent that much time with my mom this week.

I'm sure you'll see her all day on your birthday.

Yeah.

And that's when I'll be able to read what you wished for, so you might as well tell me now.

I wished for the best-looking guy at school to ask me out.

[soft piano music]

Really?

Did it come true?

Yeah, of course it came true.

That's what the book does.

So what happened?

Shawn McLaughlin called me the next day and asked me to the prom.

Oh, that's amazing!

You'd think so.

Except he was a complete jerk, we never went out again, and I feel like I wasted my wish.

But you got what you wanted.

Except maybe I've always wanted the wrong thing.

Maybe my life would be completely different if I wasn't always chasing the Shawn McLaughlins of the world.

Maybe I'm supposed to be looking for something else.

Well, I hope you find it.

[small sigh]

And I hope your wish is a whole lot better than mine turned out to be.

Thank you.

♪ ♪ ♪ [sigh]

Mayor Tinsdale?

It's Beverly.

Beverly Todd.

You visited my kindergarten class last year.

Oh, Beverly!

Yes of course!

Does this look like the same tree to you?

Um, it's hard to say.

Ugh!

Yes, I know.

Everything's changed so much.

I bring my kids here at least once a month for a field trip.

They just love running around and exploring the pathways.

Actually, the pathways were my idea.

Now, while they're exploring, could you have those kids look for a rock signed by "Martha E"?

Thanks so much.

♪ ♪ ♪ Are you sure you don't want me to stay?

Oh, no.

You should go home to Brandon.

I'm just gonna get a few more things done here tonight.

OK.

Good-night.

Ah, good-night.

[door chime]

Hi, Sam.

Do you need any help?

Uh, no.

I'm just about done for the night.

Well, then, I can help you get you home quicker.

Hmm...

♪ ♪ ♪ [sigh]

Oh!

I didn't realize you were up.

Well, I wanted to get an early start on this recipe, and I thought that I could toss everything together quickly, but I just found this second card stuck to the first one with the final instruction: "Stir all day." There must be a very good reason for doing that.

Well, these recipes are so interesting and so unique, I feel like I need to follow them exactly.

Well, then you're going to need a spoon.

Oh.

It's not over there.

I moved it.

I needed to rearrange the space so it worked more efficient.

Oh!

Thanks.

Sure.

Oh!

Happy Birthday!

Thanks, Mom.

It's finally here!

Oh, it's your birthday?

Yes.

Why not tell me?

I would have made you something special.

It's OK, thank you.

Hey, I wanted to talk to you about something.


Of course.

So, I woke up this morning and I went through all these birthday wishes before I wrote my own.

You read all the wishes?

Yeah.

And I want to talk to you about what was on your page.

Nick and Courtney: Surprise!

What are you guys doing here?

Excuse me, but we're gonna need to borrow your daughter.

Courtney: Just for the day.

But don't worry, we brought everything she's gonna need.

Yeah.

Some goggles...

A poncho...

And some colourful socks!

Grace: Why?

Hey, you didn't have any plans today, did you?

Oh, wha...?

No.

No, no, I guess not.

Good, because we do.

Let's go.

Where are you taking me?

Find out when we get there.

What does that mean?

Try to bring her back in one piece.

Not a promise we can make.

Please help me!

Love you!

Nick: Let's go!

Love you!

♪ ♪ ♪ You went on it how many times?

Grace, I can hardly hear you over the sound of the rollercoaster.

OK, have fun.

FUN!

[Beep!]

Hey!

Hey.

I saw your car.

What are you doing not at work?

Well, I had planned to spend the day with Grace, and then your son came by and dragged her away.

I should probably head back there and get the job done.

Uh, Constance, do you need anything before I head out?

No.

Thanks.

I just need this sauce to thicken, if I can ever get it to turn.

I think that moment will come, eventually.

Hmm!

You'll get to that point where the whole thing changes, almost in an instant, and then it's all suddenly different, except you realize that...

it's exactly the way it's supposed to be.

I'll see you later.

I'll be right here.

OK.

[kids laughing]

Help me!

Shh!

Shh!

Guys, calm down.

I am so sorry.

Wow!

Where did you get all that?

Yeah.

Well, my friends took me to a whole bunch of places for my birthday.

We thought she'd like getting out of her house for the day.

Yes.

And it turns out she's a lot better of a bowler than we knew.

Yeah, seriously.

OK, next up, cookies and ice cream.

Ah!

Well, I have both.

Except...

I'm kind of still full from that cotton candy.

Cotton candy's just air; how can you be full on that?

Actually, I kind of want to go home.

She tires out so easily now that she's getting so old!

No.

Stop.

I...

I-I had a really great time.

I did!

I just kind of wanna spend the last part of my birthday with my mom.

Then you should go.

Yeah.

Happy birthday, Grace.

♪ ♪ ♪ [indistinct conversations]

Hey.

What can I get for you?

Could you give me a minute?

I'm just waiting on a friend.

Sure.

It's a nice place.

Yeah.

I just hope the new owner doesn't make too many changes.

There's a new owner?

Signed the deal today.

Hey!

They'll let anybody in here.

Hope so, or else I'm gonna be out of business.

I decided to buy this place.

You're the new owner?!

Yeah.

[Sam laughing]

Did I ever tell you how much I wanted to own my own microbrewery some day?

Um, no.

Right.

Because I didn't know that I did either.

But then I came and saw this place and thought, instead of only investing in it, why don't I try and run the whole thing?

Well, it'll get you off from behind that desk.

Exactly.

I guess I didn't realize how much of a change I was really looking for until I walked past all those shops on Main Street and I thought I can see myself walking past these every day.

Wait.

So you're moving to Middleton?

Just like that?!

[Liam laughing]

It's sudden, I know, but...

I like it here.

I think it'd be great for Noah.

I got a business to run, so why wait?

I just hope I can find a decent doctor.

Two beers over here.

On him.

♪ ♪ ♪ [sigh]

Martha!

Oh!

What are you doing moving around rocks?

I'm looking for where I made my mark.

But it doesn't seem like I'm gonna find it.

I guess I'm just going to have to accept the fact that all the things I did in the past are going to be forgotten.

How could anything that you've done ever be forgotten?

Because I can't find any evidence that I was actually here.

Have you looked around?

Pardon me?

I was here when they rededicated this park in honour of you.

Oh, yes, I was very impressed by the turn-out.

And they talked about all the other things that happened because of you, like the fountain that you had restored or the clock that finally works on Main Street.

Even the "Welcome to Middleton" sign that hadn't been there in years.

Changes to all the older things that I made new, just like Cassie said.

You're everywhere.

It's like Martha Tinsdale was the past, the present, and the future.

Which I suppose makes my search for a stone with my name on it all the less important.

You put your name on a stone?

Oh, yes.

When I turned Grace's age.

It's a long-standing tradition to take a stone, well, like this one for instance, and paint your name on the bottom of it, so that...

Oh my.

It's my foundation stone.

Look at that.

You really are a part of this town.

I guess I am.

It is nice to see it so clearly.

You know, you should put it underneath that little tree.

That way, you can watch it grow along with Middleton and always know where it is.

That is an excellent idea.

[Martha giggling]

Looks good there.

Yes.

Yes, it does.

OK.

Oh!

[Constance laughing]

Hi there.

Hey, um, what are you making?

The same thing that I've been making all day.

But it's almost finished.

Is there anything that I can do to help?

No.

I think I just have to stand here until it's done.

Oh!

Happy birthday.

Thanks.

♪ ♪ ♪ Oh!

Hey, Grandpa.

Hey, it's the birthday girl.

What are you doing?

Oh, your mother mentioned this old jewelry box of hers was broken so I was fixing the hinge.

There.

That should keep things from falling out.

Hey, I've got a gift for you later.

I hope it's the right size.

Wait.

You bought me clothes?

It's money.

About this big!

Oh, that is the perfect size.

Thank you.

♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ You know?

Haha!

Not bad.

Abigail!

Sam.

Hey, this is my friend, Liam.

Hi.

Abigail is Cassie's cousin.

Oh, so you've actually seen her, huh?

Every now and then.

Liam just bought this place.

Really?

Yeah.

As one Middleton business owner to another: welcome.

Thanks.

Abigail owns a flower shop.

OK.

I'm meeting a salesperson here.

Every time he comes to my store, all he does is look around and tell me everything he'd do differently.

Neutral territory; that's smart.

Thank you.

Oh, there he is.

It was nice to meet you.

You too.

See you.

I left you some sauce in the kitchen.

So things turned out the way you wanted.

They did.

And not just with the recipe.

You know, I was standing in your kitchen in silence with nothing but the sound of the wooden spoon hitting the bottom of the pot, and I realized that this is the way life could be, if only I would just let it be that way.

Sometimes, it's in the quiet that we hear the loudest things.

Yes.

I'm going to try and do that more often.

And I'm gonna give the people that work for me the same chance.

Thank you, Cassie.

Aww...

[Constance laughing]

Come back any time.

The kitchen can be all yours.

When I come back, I'm going to leave the cooking to you.

OK.

[car door closing]

Cassie!

Sam.

This is Liam!

Actually, we sort of already met.

Yeah.

Did you find the place you were looking for?

Yeah.

Thanks to you.

Cassie's the one who told me that the microbrewery was there.

[Cassie and Sam chuckling]

And did you end up checking it out?

He ended up buying it.

And he's moving here.

Yeah.

So it turns out you give pretty good directions.

Hmm.

Do you want to come in for a minute?

I would love to, but it's my daughter's birthday.

Oh, nice!

I've got a son.

He's the same age as Nick.

I look forward to getting to know both of you.

Thanks.

You too.

Good night.

Good night.

♪ ♪ ♪ I love you.

I love you more.

Thank you.

Well, I always take extra effort for the people I like the best.

Stephanie.

Cassie: Grace, I didn't know you were home.

For a while, yeah.

Stephanie: Your mom ordered it special for you.

Oh, it's beautiful!

I made your favourite kind.

Well, any day that ends with cake is a perfect day.

Do you want to stay and have a piece with us?

Ah, no, it's family time, so get to it.

But enjoy the cake, 'cause it is really good.

Oh, I bet.

Happy birthday.

Thank you.

Have fun.

Thank you.

Bye.

Ooh, is there ice cream, too?

Of course.

And caramel sauce made fresh all day.

Wait.

This is what Constance was making in here.

It's my favourite!

And I happen to know that she followed the recipe exactly.

Hmm.

♪ ♪ ♪ Aah...

Mm-hmm!

Gonna eat?

Let's eat.

Mmm!

Mmm!

Thank you for making everything so special.

Except I didn't make the sauce or the cake.

I know.

But you knew how much I'd like each.

I know my daughter a little bit.

Just a little.

Yeah.

Ooh, I, um, I have something for you.

On your birthday?

Well, it's for both of us, kind of.

OK.

Martha wants me to put this in the right place, but the only place that I want it to be next to is yours, so...

I made you this.

So can we go out tomorrow and find a spot together?

So we'll always be connected.

Forever.

Yeah.

You want to show me what you wrote in there?

I do.

Except I'm sorry that you never got to write in yours.

Hmm.

This is where it would have gone.

Well, then, it's good that there's still room in there.

I grew up knowing about this book, but when it didn't show up on my special birthday, I wrote down my wish anyway.

Kept it in my jewelry box.

In the envelope.

So this is what you wished for when you were my age?

It's everything I hoped for.

"A life filled with love." Is that a wish that's come true?

It comes true every single day.

Look.

This is what I wrote this morning.

It's the only thing that I wanted.

"A perfect moment with just me and my mom." And that's a wish that's coming true right now.

[touching music]
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