03x03 - Coo D'état

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Okay, so be honest.

Why did you really stay in Paris?

I can't really remember.

I guess, work.

It wasn't, like, something or someone

that influenced your decision?

I see what you're getting at.

And, yeah it was someone.

I thought so.

Antoine. Yep.

I stayed for him.

I mean, who wouldn't?

The guy's so suave.

Speaking of, I better get going.

No. No, can we just stay in bed

a few more minutes?

Aw, Cooper.

I never thought I'd see the day

when you didn't want to go to work.

I know, me neither.

But everything's

just such a mess right now.

Except for this.

Being here with you.

It's all I want to do.

So, whatever the reason is

that you ended up staying in Paris,

I'm really glad that you did.

Me too.

Ugh! The elevator's down again?

This time it's up,

but it won't come back down.

This is the third time

in a week, monsieur.

I'm speaking French, right?

I think so.

The elevator

is delicate, madame.

It is part of the charm of the building.

And thanks to you, it's been carrying

a heavy load for far too long.

No. It's broken.

No. Broken.

No sh*t!

Can you sort this for me?

I cannot deal with this.

I've got Gilbert Group Corporate up my ass

because we are hemorrhaging clients,

and they've scheduled

a check-in Zoom tomorrow.

This is the the only thing I have left

that is not encrusted with baby vomit.

So, um, we fix?

Now.

This building

is only for residents.

You can't have an office here.

It's not an office, my apartment

is a temporary meeting place.

Temporary? People have been coming

and going for weeks! Like him!

Good morning, Colette!

You look lovely today.

Stop leaving that thing in the hallway!

I almost tripped over it!

Put it outside, Luc.

Oh, no, no, someone will steal it.

Then don't ride it to work.

See! It is an office, I'm reporting you!

Have a good day, Colette.

I'm reporting you.

Have a good day!

Don't be mad,

but I moved some furniture around

just to open up the space.

It's better, right?

Move it all back.

I agree.

Emily.

Hi, Luc.

- Sorry to ask but I need a favor.

- Uh-huh.

We're having issues with our elevator

and, since you know Henri so well

Yes, of course.

- Of course. I speak with him.

- Merci.

Yes, you're welcome.

Bye, bye.

What are you and Emily

conspiring about this time?

What? It's not scheming.

I'm just helping her

with the elevator at Savoir.

I have a very warm relationship

with Henri, the building manager.

If you have such a warm relationship,

maybe we should take him out to dinner?

Henri? Yes, of course.

Merci.

- You really look like the dog.

- What?

Are you taking unsolicited

photos for Instagram?

We talked about this.

No. It's for a pet food client pitch.

Pet food?

Wow. You guys are getting desperate.

Yeah, tell me about it.

So I woke up alone this morning again.

Have you moved in to Alfie's hotel?

No. But I'm starting

to get that look from the hotel staff.

Every "bonjour" they say is so loaded.

Can you drag yourselves out of bed

to make it to the jazz club tonight?

Of course! Wouldn't miss your big show.

This gig is gonna be

such great exposure for you.

I know. The club is so iconic.

I just wish I wasn't doing it alone.

I'll be there.

I know.

I mean Benoît.

You know, I'm used to following his cues,

and whenever I get nervous,

I look at him with his shirt

unbuttoned down to his navel,

- and I just feel at ease.

- Oh.

Oh, that shih tzu has bangs like you.

Are those trauma bangs too?

No? Fine.

- Blimey, this place is posh.

- Mmm-hmm.

Go, Mindy.

I mean, she's really stepping up

into the big leagues.

I'm so proud of her.

Hey, can I ask you a work question?

I'm impressed you didn't dive right in.

I'm learning.

Do you think Antoine will return to Savoir

now that Sylvie's under a non-compete?

Cooper, I'm his CFO,

not his Creative Director.

But you're still a part

of those conversations, right?

It's like PR and Marketing,

we're always smooshed together.

The thing is Savoir has a long history

with Maison Lavaux, and it

What was that for?

I felt like it.

What was you saying?

Hmm?

I don't know. No idea.

You two lovebirds?

Over here.

Look at you two.

Where's Gabriel?

Oh, he's stuck at work.

He wanted to come,

but the restaurant's fully booked.

Again? He's k*lling it.

I know. He's doing so well, but, um

It's funny, since I moved in,

we see less of each other.

Like, when we lived apart,

we'd make more of an effort I guess.

Do date nights. Kiss in jazz clubs.

Don't take this time

for granted, you guys.

We won't.

Henri.

I'm so happy

we're finally doing this.

It's wonderful to get to know you better.

Really?

Merci.

I was told to never speak to you directly.

What? No. No.

What a terrible misunderstanding.

No, you said, don't let that dirty

I love that shirt.

It really complements your eyes.

Really?

I've never noticed how beautiful they are.

Thanks.

For the 15 years I've worked with you,

I didn't think you'd noticed me at all.

I was very intimidated by you.

You shouldn't have.

I can't believe you left Savoir.

It's those Americans.

They forced us out of our office.

In our country. Can you believe it?

Can they do that? Is that legal?

Well, Sylvie was

starting her own company so

I just miss working there so much.

And seeing you.

Hmm.

If only there was a way

we could

move out those intruders.

I don't know.

Anyone care for a Saint-Émilion?

Ah, yeah, me, I'd like some.

The cheaper bottles

are on this other page

We'll follow your lead. And please

Find the best one on the list.

Give me 24 hours.

I'll treat them

like any pests in the building.

I'll smoke them out.

Wow.

You look gorgeous.

Thanks, but don't look at me,

look at them.

Why?

Édith Piaf, Josephine Baker, Eartha Kitt.

They all performed here?

Yeah, and they used this dressing room.

That's incredible.

Incredibly intimidating.

I feel like they're all staring at me,

thinking, "What's this bitch doing here?"

You belong here, Mindy.

They changed the set list,

then added these strings,

so it's like

I'm singing with an orchestra.

You'll be fine. Okay?

And if you get nervous, just picture

everyone in the audience naked.

That never works.

So maybe just picture me naked.

Okay, now, take a deep breath.

Okay.

Thank you.

Any time.

Is there anything else I can do?

She sounds fantastic.

She really does.

- Your fly's open.

- What?

Thank you.

Phew!

Is it hot in here

or am I just schwitzing from the stairs?

No, it does feel warmer than usual.

I've been calling Henri

to fix the elevator,

but he's not answering.

Well, keep trying.

We can't expect potential clients

to climb those stairs.

Luckily for us, they don't exist.

It's not a joke.

I don't know how

I'm going to sugar-coat that news

to the Gilbert Group

on my Zoom call this afternoon.

Well, if it helps,

I'm close to signing a new brand.

Edgard and Cooper,

it's a Belgian-based pet food company.

I mean, it's not luxury, but you know

I don't care. At this point,

they could sell dog food or dog sh*t.

Show me the pitch.

People often look like their pets.

But for this campaign,

we're going to take it one step further

and let people become their pets.

With the help

of Edgard and Cooper's avatar filter.

First you start with the photo.

Here is a cute cat wearing a sunhat.

No idea why.

Then using the camera

on your phone or computer

Look how red I am.

I look like a tomato with tits.

- It's hot in here, right?

- Yeah. And the French don't do AC.

Okay open a window, will you.

I think my breast milk is curdling.

Uh, this is sealed shut.

Typical. Forget it.

Just where's the filter?

Uh

Meow.

Oh, my This is so cool. Em.

QR codes on packaging billboards

and print ads will link to their app

so consumers can upload images

of their beloved fur baby,

and share their pet avatar to socials.

I love to party.

I love it!

Just don't say fur baby.

It's offensive to people

who have actual babies.

I knew it. The heat is on.

In the middle of summer!

I can't do my Zoom in here.

It's like working in a hot pocket!

Hello.

All the residents have signed a petition.

Sylvie.

What's this?

If you don't move your business elsewhere,

you'll be evicted

That won't be necessary.

But

Shh, shh, shh.

How's everything going over there,

mon chéri?

Our plan is in motion.

Henri? Are you there?

You're a genius.

Americans have

such a ridiculous aversion to heat.

It's barely on.

Keep it up, keep it up, keep it up.

It's very hot in our office!

Were you waiting? I'd give it a minute.

And you're out of toilet paper.

Luc.

What?

Henri, yes.

The sooner we're back there,

the sooner the two of us can celebrate

over another bottle of Saint-Émilion.

Say hi from me.

It won't be long, madame

Henri, are you there?

Please

Trust me.

From heat or sleep deprivation,

I'm so light-headed

I could eat three of these.

Your Zoom's about to start.

Don't rush me. I'll get hiccups.

What was that?

It sounded like a

Oh, my God, my croissant.

My croissant.

- Get out.

- Out! Out.

Out!

- You think it knows French?

- It's worth trying.

Go out.

Shoo, shoo, shoo, shoo!

Out. Out.

Get it out.

- How?

- You grew up with animals, didn't you?

Dogs, not birds.

Oh, my

Go.

- Yes. Go.

- Get.

Au revoir.

- Oui.

- Très bien.

- Go. Merci.

- Très bien.

Now go find Henri

Henry. What? Henri?

Yes, Henri. I'm on it.

Henri.

Bonjour, Chicago. Ça va?

Hi, Madeline. How are you?

I believe you have

a filter turned on.

Oh!

Yes, Jed, I do. Sorry.

I don't know how to remove the filter.

I'm trying

I think you press the down arrow.

Down button.

It's in video settings.

Mmm

That's not it.

Should we call you back or

No, actually this is

part of a new campaign

that Emily's been working on.

It's so life-like, isn't it?

Oh, is Emily there? Could she help?

Good idea.

Hold just a moment

while I go on mute. Yeah?

Emily get in here!

Turn this f*cking filter off!

Madeline,

you're not muted.

Désolé.

Sorry.

You mentioned a new campaign.

Can you step us through your pipeline?

Including revenue for the next quarter.

Absolutely. We have

some very promising new leads.

Shoo!

Shoo!

Is there a pigeon in your office?

Oui.

Yes, our building manager

is on his way over to rectify some issues.

Now, um, where were we?

How's the search

for the new French president going?

Très bien. Très, très bien.

Now, I know it may not seem this way,

but I promise you,

everything is under control.

See? It's hot.

Très chaud.

Emily, where have you been?

I went to find him.

I couldn't get the cat filter off.

It was stuck on.

I was completely humiliated

in front of

the entire Gilbert Group board.

Madeline, I'm so sorry.

And you,

we can't work like this.

This office is a disaster!

Sorry, madam,

but what do you want me to do about it?

There's a f*cking pigeon

in here.

Pigeon!

Ah!

But if you make mess

How did it fly in here

when the windows are sealed shut?

We're doing

lamb shoulder instead.

Otherwise, good. Print it.

- Okay.

- Thanks.

Signing off

on tonight's menu.

Do you ever take a night off?

Have you ever run a restaurant?

Fair.

Look, I only ask because

Cooper and I were chatting with Camille

and it seems like she misses you.

And could do with a little bit of romance.

Did Emily send you to say this?

What? No.

No, this is mate to mate.

Well. Thanks for your concern,

but Camille and I are good.

We are.

Maybe we've slipped into

a predictable rhythm

since she moved in,

but we're in a good place.

And I'd love to go to shows

and take her out for dinner,

but after being here all day,

the last thing I want to do

is go to another restaurant.

Then don't.

Hey, I got your messages. What's up?

Last night's show was good?

- Good? You were amazing.

- And so were you.

I'm happy to help where I can.

So I'm probably

being overly superstitious,

but I want to repeat

everything I did last night.

- Okay.

- Okay, great.

You mean everything you did last night?

I can't go on until I get off.

But what? Here? Now?

- They double-booked my dressing room.

- Right.

- What, you don't want to?

- I want to.

Yeah, it's just that

Wait a sec Okay, let's do this. In here.

You have to unzip me.

My swollen ankles

are not going to miss those stairs.

Is Henri finally fixing the elevator?

No. We are vacating this office.

I told Gilbert Group

I wanted to break the lease

and they fully supported my decision.

Really? I always liked this place.

Well, I hate it.

We'll work out of my hotel

until we can find a suitable place.

Come on, girlie, pack up your stuff.

Let's get out

of this bird-infested armpit.

Let's go.

It's handled, madame.

I'm still picturing you

chasing that pigeon around.

I mean, what a gift.

I swear, Alfie,

it was, like, the size of an eagle.

What?

It's going to be so weird

not working in that office anymore.

Since moving to Paris,

it was kind of like my second home.

Yeah, well, you work too much.

And I thought this was your second home.

I mean, you sure are here a lot.

No more than you.

Touché.

Shall we pop in for a nightcap?

Yeah. Let's pop in.

I refuse to

Oh. Bonsoir.

So, still open?

I should have put a sign out.

It's just a table for two tonight.

Very smooth, mate.

I thought so too.

Well, sorry for the interruption.

Enjoy your romantic dinner.

Just don't send any of the dishes back

to the chef. He hates that.

Okay.

Bye.

- Leave me some.

- Classic.

- They seem good.

- Yeah. They do.

I mean, when guys pull a move like that

Someone's getting lucky tonight.

Oh

He's not the only one.

What about Mindy?

She'll be at the club until 1:00.

Now suddenly I love jazz.

Okay.

- Ow!

- Oh, my God.

Whoo!

Finally. I was beginning to think

that you weren't

These are from Benoît.

He said he's sorry,

but he can't make it tonight.

Merde.

Are you okay?

Anything I can do?

No, I'm good.

Okay.

Hey. I

I was going to take the stairs,

then I saw the elevator.

- What a luxury.

- Yeah.

Where's Jack?

Josette, the au pair,

took him out for a walk.

In his stroller.

He can't walk. Obviously.

Okay.

I set up a meeting with Edgard and Cooper.

I was thinking maybe we could meet them

in this WeWork-y kind of cafe

called Unicorners.

It's in the third, and it's super cute.

- Cancel it.

- Why?

We got Air France?

Oh, my God, that's huge! How?

No, it's my return flight home to Chicago.

I'm flying back tomorrow. With Jack.

- What about

- I know. I'm going to be that woman.

In business with a crying baby.

It's funny how you become

the things you hate.

Anyway, I booked you a seat too.

In coach, but you can come visit.

Madeline, what's going on?

Well, after learning

that we have no French president

to run our operations here

or any French staff,

next to no clients, and now no office,

the Gilbert Group have decided

to suspend operations here.

We're going home.

I don't understand. What about Savoir?

Well, Savoir is done, hon.

I mean, they may revisit down the line,

but we both know they bought a lemon.

It's a good thing I came to Paris

to uncover the rot.

Insubordination, sweetheart deals.

I ask some reasonable questions

and they all quit.

Because they're afraid

of being exposed for corruption.

It was more nuanced than that.

But you agree?

You'd say that as well?

Why does it matter what I think?

You're going to be scheduled

for a 360 review when we get to Chicago.

- Me?

- You've been here for months.

Emily, I mean, nobody knows

what a disaster this place has been

from the start better than you.

But don't worry, it's not your fault.

Em, it's going to be okay.

You were in over your head, that's all.

We'll figure out what you're going to say

on the plane ride home.

No.

No?

What?

I'm not going back to Chicago.

But Wait, what are you saying?

I guess I'm saying I quit.

Emily. Slow down.

Think this through.

Are you sure you want to run away

from everything

that you've worked so hard for?

The raise, the big promotion. Remember?

Madeline, I'm not running away.

I'm running towards the life I want.

And that's here.

In Paris.

I get it, I do.

It's always been a dream of mine

to live and work here.

And I did it.

Have a safe trip home.

Thank you so much for everything.

Hmm.

Agence Grateau.

I like it.

Thanks, Henri. It's perfect.

So, about our celebratory dinner.

Does Friday work for you?

I wish I could.

But now that my name is on the door,

we need to keep things

professional between us.

But I'll always

cherish the time that we had.

Just as we left it.

Mon Dieu.

It's good to be back.

Yes.

It feels like something is missing though.