All language subtitles for Unthinkably.Good.Things.2022.WEBRip.x264-RARBG

♪ Ready for
something different ♪

♪ Ain't no lookin' back
just new beginnings ♪

♪ I know that I made
some bad decisions ♪

♪ I done some things
far from forgiven ♪

♪ Ooh, and I'm okay with it

I know we should've
gone in with her.

Oh, come on.

It's only been 17 minutes.

It only takes 1 minute to say

I know you've been cheating.

She should have just
slashed his tires.

Okay, this is not
sophomore year of college.

Adam was so mad!

Okay, but not as mad as his dad.

It was his car, remember?

I am glad that we have matured.

And that Reesa decided
to handle this whole thing...

Reesa: Go! Go!
Melina: Whoa!

Start the car!

Oh, hey! Reesa?
What's up with the dog?

It is my dog!

He'll have to sue me for
custody.

- That a girl!
- Yes!

Oh. Okay.

Reesa! Come back!

Thank you for being there
for me today.

I know I did the right thing,

but it still hurts.

I'm just glad you came
to your senses.

And you know what?

Look at it this way.

Now you can go
find your soulmate.

- Whee!
- Yeah!

I mean, he might be in Paris.

Yeah. You should
come with me this summer.

I can't.
I'm kind of a mom now.

Besides, I need to stay here
and find a full-time job.

I can't believe the gang's
breaking up.

I know.

Allison, maybe you should
reconsider

moving all the way
to North Carolina with Lionel.

Reesa: Uh-oh.

I told you I will come
and visit once a month.

I promise.

That's not fair.

You guys are the only two
Spelmanites

that I hang out with.

- Ladies!
- Melina: What?

Our lives are just beginning!

Okay we may not do the things
we used to do but...

Oh.

This is a celebration.

Um...

Here's to falling in love
with your fresh start.

To friendship.

Always.

Remember our song?

Oh, yeah!

Oh, yes!! Girl!

♪ I'm taking my freedom

♪ I'm pulling it
off the shelf ♪

♪ I'm putting it on my chain

♪ Wear it around my neck

♪ I'm taking my freedom

♪ I'm putting it in my car

♪ Wherever I choose to go

♪ It will take me far

♪ I'm living my life
like it's golden ♪

♪ Living my life like it's
golden ♪

♪ Living my life
like it's golden ♪

♪ Living my life like it's
golden ♪

♪ Living my life
like it's golden ♪

Every corner of my iris
I see green.

The shade of growth.

The hue of prosperity.

The seed of creativity
is planted,

and I am blossoming into
a better me.

And from my lens,
to my landscape,

I'm inspired,
and the source of my power

is green.

Wow. I'm amazed at how
you just come up

with such beautiful words.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

At one time, it was my um,

It was my dream to be an author.

I'm always learning
something new about you.

What happened?

I focused solely
on my teaching career

and then there wasn't any time.

It's never too late.

You sound like my friend Melina.

I can't wait for you
to meet my friends.

Me too.

This girls' trip is long
overdue.

And I hope you have time
to meet my mom.

She'll be here next week
for the truffle hunt.

Surprise.

I'm honored.

But?

But do you think
we should be doing that

since I'm leaving
in a couple of months?

You're right, but she asked

to meet the woman
behind my smile,

and you're the woman.

Alli, this year

has been incredible
for all of us.

If I don't go back
to my students at A&T,

I might not have any.

Okay, got it, so I say,

we soak up the sun,
enjoy the summer.

Hmm...

And I've got two more months

to work my charm.

Come on. Let's go.

You haven't said anything
since we left the doctors.

There's nothing to say.
We keep trying.

If it's meant for us
to have a family,

it will happen.

As long as you're okay.

The weather is nice.

We'll get a lot of planting
done.

Oh. Here's my list.

Oh.

- Good morning.
- Oh, good morning.

You're the first ones here.

Oh. Well, you know
what they say.

The early bird gets the azaleas.

So, what are we looking for?

Well, kale, collards, onions,
cucumbers,

tomatoes, squash.

Maybe strawberries?

Definitely strawberries.

A big gardener, I see.

A new one.
I'm recently retired.

We're trying our hand
at farm-to-table dinners.

Let's start in aisle 8.

I think this list is ambitious.

Don't be scared.

Hey girlie. I'm just out getting
gardening supplies. What's up?

Melina: I can't go to Italy.

I'm on my way.
We gotta go.

What? But I thought we were...

Sorry.

Okay. This is my third batch.

This one has to be good.

Okay. Oh! I...

Oh! Great!

The smell. It's...

See? My mojo is off!
I told you.

Everything is wrong, alright?

Oh, my gosh, and I have had
this headache for weeks.

Okay. First just calm down.

And let's just talk it all
through.

I still can't believe that Tapas
is in the red.

I know.

I told you, I cannot take out
another loan.

If I do not boost my sales by
the end of summer, I just...

Don't even go down
that rabbit hole.

That's why I'm here
to help you figure it out.

I just don't know why you didn't
say anything before today.

Come on, you know I've always
told you everything,

but I was such a burden
during chemo.

No, no, no. Stop that.

You know I wanted
to be there for you.

But still.

I thought business
would've picked up by now,

and thank you so much

for staying with me until
closing.

Of course.
That's what friends are for.

Yes.

Listen to me,
I know you're a fighter.

I watched you kick
cancer's butt,

and I know
you're gonna beat this.

Is this really all you need?

Yes, I told you.

Every restaurant that has been
featured in this magazine

has doubled their clientele,
okay?

And with their food critic
coming unannounced this month,

you see why I can't leave.

No, I don't.

Let one of the managers
handle it.

It's my restaurant.
It's my responsibility.

We have not seen
our girl Allison in three years,

and what about that cooking class
you wanted to take in Italy?

I know. Why do you think
I'm so upset, Reesa?

You gotta start
putting yourself first.

You need to call this magazine,

tell them you're gonna be gone
for two weeks.

Ask them if they can push it
back.

And then, you and I
are gonna go to Italy,

and visit our girl.

You're gonna take that
Italian cooking class

and come back with new
Italian recipes

that are going to
blow his socks off.

That's the-that's what
I'm looking for.

That's not a bad idea.

Hashtag breakthrough.

Breakthrough!
Breakthrough!

We nailed it!
And I love you.

Oh my gosh, I love you, too.

♪ Baby baby

♪ Don't you give that heart
away ♪

♪ Don't you let them entertain

Italy!!

♪ So I can take you
to the moon and back ♪

♪ Show you different sides

♪ I'm talking Jekyll
if you into that ♪

♪ Overdose and overflow
on all your love ♪

♪ I'm into that

♪ All you give
I'm giving back ♪

♪ Reel me in
still I don't know your name ♪

Buongiorno!

I'm coming right down!

What?? Oh my god!!

Look at that?
Welcome home!

Come on, Allison!

I can't believe
you guys are really here.

I can't believe it either,
but you know what?

Italy looks good on you, girl.

I mean your hair, your clothes.

Allison: Have some wine.

Have some cheese.
Relax!

Let me have these.

Last time I held your hand
was 3 years ago.

Hmm. Yeah.

And I was just coming
out of surgery,

and you leaned over
and you whispered in my ear.

Now do you remember
what you told me?

I do. I said hurry up
and get well

so I can buy you a sexy dress,

and you can show off

Both: your new girls.

- Listen.
- Yeah?

I know I've said it
time and time again

but I really appreciate you
calling me every day

to check on me.

But how are you?
You still good?

- I'm good.
- Okay.

As long as I keep
the stress away, you know?

And getting my regular checkups.

The doctor says
I will be just fine.

It is so good
to lay eyes on you.

You look amazing.
And your hair!

I know. I...

I'm so lucky.

You are.

I missed you.

I love you so much, honey.

♪ I've played the game

♪ I've rolled the dice

♪ I may have even won
once or twice ♪

Your posts don't do this view
any justice.

Can you believe this is
a university rental?

Do you honestly have to leave?

I mean, that's
the million-dollar question,

and yeah, I do.

Did you marinade these olives
in lemon juice

because they are
absolutely delicious.

Yes, I did. That's a trick
that Nico taught me.

Both: Oh, Nico!

Oh, I can't wait to meet him!

Same.

You got this incredible food,
this breathtaking view,

gorgeous house, and Nico.

Sounds like someone

is walking away
from a perfect life.

Oh, no, no, no.

I've had a perfect life
and one messy divorce.

And years of therapy later.

And I am not going back
down that road.

Yeah. But that was
North Carolina, Allison.

This is Italy!

Italy!!

Come on. It's no comparison.

I've been at A&T for 12 years.

Dr. Barnes would have a
conniption.

Plus, you know,
I don't have a job here.

So, get one,
and then send him a text

with this view and hashtag

sorry, not sorry.

Higher e ducation.

I mean, it's very competitive,
and uh,

but who's starting over
at our age?

Um...

I just retired. So, me?

Me too.

I mean, my restaurant
has only been open a year.

Okay, well... good for you.

But that's not me.

I mean, it's a nice thought,

but it doesn't make sense.

You know what would
make sense right now?

- More food.
- Yes.

We should go to that cafe.

The one you're always
talking about.

Melina: I love this cafe.
It's super cute.

Yeah.

I'm actually really feeling
your whole new vibe.

You're like the old Allison

because you are writing again!

Oh, yeah, I mean,

I wasn't writing for years,

but since I came here,

it's just been, you know,
flowing up.

Italy's good for you.

It's stirring up your passion.

Oh. That part.

Oh...

Oh, you know what?

Could you write some
creative blurbs for my menu?

Of course.
You know I've got you.

Um, how is the restaurant?

It's great!

Yeah. Reesa,
she comes all the time.

She'll tell you. It's great.
Right, Reesa?

Sure, yeah. It's one of
my favorite places.

Allison: Oh.

And how's retirement?

Oh. You know.

Knocking items off the bucket
list.

And spending more time with
Andre.

Oh. You don't sound
too happy about that.

We just haven't been
clicking lately.

We needed some time apart.

But I'm going to enjoy
these two weeks.

So, all good.

Okay. Well, I'm here
if you want to talk.

Oh, that's alright.

Oh! Dr. Di Grado just texted me

to come by his office. Um...

do you guys want to go by
the campus

before we go shopping?

Allison: I'm so impressed
with your Italian, Reesa.

You know, I've been trying.

I figure, when in Rome...

What? You know like
3 words, okay?

That's 3 words more
than you know.

That's true.

And this place? Oh my god.

Everywhere we go,

it feels like we're in
a postcard.

Right? Oh, I can see why
everyone falls in love here.

I mean, it's so romantic.

That's the library.
Books floor to ceiling.

Oh, the chapel, it's gorgeous.

I taught creative writing
in this building.

Four classes every day.

Whoa. Isn't that a lot?

You know,
it didn't seem like it.

Back home I taught two English
lit classes every day,

and analyzing structure
and grading papers

is far more time consuming.

Dr. Cooper, just who
I've been looking for.

- Buona sera.
- Buona sera.

I was just coming to see you.

Oh.

These are my friends visiting
from the United States.

Reesa and Melina.

- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.

I won't take much of your time.

Can we talk?

Oh, sure.

- We'll be over here.
- Okay.

My colleagues and I
were so impressed with you

that we'd like to offer you
an opportunity

to teach your creative
writing class full time.

We are requesting you commit
for one year,

although we'd love
to have you longer.

The official offer will be
emailed.

Grazie. What an honor.

I understand that this is
a career adjustment,

but know there is lots
of room for growth.

That's good to know.

Um...

Do I have time
to think about it?

Sure. But the board meets
at the end of the day

on next Friday.

If we don't have an answer
by then,

we will move on
to another candidate.

No, no.
You will have an answer.

- Okay.
- Okay.

- Thank you.
- Grazie.

- Buona sera.
- Buona sera.

So, what are you going to do
about the offer?

Well, I have to talk
with the chancellor

before I can even consider it.

Hey. It's an amazing
opportunity.

Yeah, well, I don't want
to spend all day

talking about it.

I want to take you guys
to my favorite boutique.

You know, I was wondering

if we could just go look
for cookbooks instead.

Are you serious right now?
Cookbooks instead of couture?

What is going on with you?

Mm, you should see
the Old Macdonald overalls.

You used to have the best style!

Whoa whoa. I had the best style.

I just didn't have the money.

No.

Okay, listen. It's fine.

I'm just not
into fashion anymore.

Okay? It's okay.

Yeah, but this is Italy.

Home to Gucci, and Prada,
and Fendi.

Listen, Allison.

I have other priorities right
now.

Not shopping.

And I don't
want to talk about it anymore.

I'm gonna look over here.

Oh, I didn't...

I've already tried.
Just let it go.

Ooh! This is so cute!

Sugar Ray would look
so adorable in this.

Sugar Ray.

You should see
the way I dress him.

People stop us and give me
compliments all the...

I should start
a doggy clothing line.

I can get all different fabrics.
I can make all these...

You know what?
I'm gonna do that.

I'm gonna start
a doggy clothing line,

But I need to order
a sewing machine.

Do you sew?

I do not. I'm adding that
to the bucket list.

- Oh.
- Mm.

Oh, I have missed that smell.

Homemade coconut chocolate chip.

Your favorite.

Mm-hmm.

Did you tell Nico yet?

No. I do not want any pressure

while making this decision.

Oh, pressure.

Like how you pressured me
to stay in the Marines?

I was looking at your big
picture.

You could have retired
as a Marine Corps Major.

Well, what about
your big picture?

Become a writer in Italy.

I think that means...
starting over,

lower pay, no tenure.

Well, actually, you know,

starting over
could be a good thing.

That's a good thing. That's a
pro.

Yeah. And from what
you've told us, Allison,

you and Nico, you seem to really
enjoy each other's company.

Meanwhile, Nico has a teenage
son

who you've grown fond of.

I will take that con and make
it pro.

Thanks.

This isn't helping.

That's because the answer
isn't on there.

It's in here.

You're real corny today.

It's actually here

'cause it's four pros
and three cons.

So that means the pros win.

- Oh!
- Nico: Ciao, Allison!

- That's Nico.
- Oh!

- Hey!! There he is!
- Nico: Ciao.

Nico!! Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too.

And I am Melina!

Mm. Allison would always
talk about you.

I could just hear her beaming
through the phone.

And now I know why.

Ah, beaming, huh?

Well...

I love this wine.

A wine connoisseur?

No. I wish.

I um, I just took some classes

so I could be
familiar with the wines

that we sell at my restaurant.

Ah yeah, you are the chef.

Yes.

I'd love for you
to sample my cheeses.

I see you say that
to all the ladies.

Nico: She found me out.

Melina: So,
how did you two meet?

Allison:
The second week after I arrived,

I went to the food market,

and I just happened to see
Nico's booth.

He offered me samples
of his cheese.

It was the best Pecorino
I had ever had.

I went back
and bought some more.

She claims she came back
for more cheese,

but what she really wanted
was my phone number.

And now she cannot
stay away from my cheese.

He's right. I even help out
at the booth sometimes.

Awwww. You're such
a good girlfriend.

What? Did I say something wrong?

Well, we both agreed

that since I'm only here
for a year,

we would just date.

So... we're not a couple.

What?

Well, I can call a duck a frog,

but it's still a duck.

And all I'm hearing from
the two of you right now

is quack! Quack!

Quack!

Reesa!

Are you okay?

I'm fine, I just...

I was a week late,
so I thought...

You thought you were pregnant?

No. I just was hoping...

maybe.

I didn't know you were
trying to have a baby.

Why didn't you say anything?

Because of this.

People act all weird when
they know you're trying.

Okay. I won't act weird.

I promise.

I knew you couldn't help it.

You're already doing it.

We've been trying for a year,

and Andre really wants a family,
but I'm almost 40, so...

Okay, Janet Jackson was 50,
and she had a baby.

Janet Jackson is a gazillionaire
and a goddess.

True. But... so are you.

Thanks. You know what?

If it's meant to happen,
it will happen, right?

Melina: Yes!

At least in the meantime,
I can have one of these.

Reesa, I'm going to be an
auntie!

Oh god.

Hello.

Hi! Um, I'm Melina.

I guess we are cooking partners.

Lucas Williams.

Oh!

Sorry, it's what we do in
London.

I'm just here visiting.

Me too. I live in California.

Mm-hmm.

Let's see what we
are making today.

Ooh. Ricotta and artichoke
ravioli.

That sounds delicious.

Eh, ciao a tutti.

Welcome to Cooking with
Contaldo.

Find your table,

place on your aprons,

and let's start our food
adventure.

Alright.

You have to be
a little tough with it.

Okay.

Here, let me help you.

You want to take the dough,

and you want to use your heel,
the heel of your hand

to push it away from you.

And then,
you gradually add the flour.

Oh. Thanks.

You must have a lot
of experience with dough.

Bread is one of my
guilty pleasures.

At my restaurant,

we actually make our dough
from scratch.

Have you always wanted
to own a restaurant?

It's been a desire of mine,

and a health scare
a few years ago

finally made me pull the
trigger.

So, what's your favorite dish?

Well, everything's excellent.

No, um, I would say, oh,

the flatbread with
Shrimp and Romesco Sauce.

Okay.

Yours?

Well, my dad
started me in the kitchen

as soon as I was old enough
for trousers

so I have many.

But it has to be his brisket
patty melt cornbread sandwich.

Okay. You put the brisket
inside the cornbread?

And smother it in Swiss cheese.

Hmm. You know,
I can't believe it,

but that actually sounds
pretty good.

Mm-hmm.

Kneading is done.

Time to cover.

Alright.

Put it in here.

Good job.

I love roasting these with
lemons.

Yeah, but have you ever had
sunflower artichoke turnovers?

What? No.

Well, I have to admit
I'm obsessed with sunflowers.

I'm googling them all the time,

and one time this recipe just
popped up on my browser.

Uh-huh.

I've been eating them ever
since.

Well, you have to share
that recipe.

Maybe over dinner?

Well, um, my schedule
is kind of tight.

So I'm not really sure about
dinner,

but I will definitely
give you the recipe.

Fair enough.

Hi, pretty.

I'm going to send an email to
Dr. Barnes about staying.

Another year is not going to
make it easier to leave.

Shouldn't I just cut my losses?

No. Anything can happen
in a year. Just send it.

Fine.

Remember when I told you

that Italy looks really good
on you?

Yeah.

So, I've been thinking that

maybe that's what I need.

You like this place?

Are you gonna move here?

What does Andre say?

I haven't told him.

I think I need some time alone

to just, just figure things out.

Reesa?

Are you serious?
What's there to figure out?

You know what? Nothing
that will get solved today.

Let's just, let's focus
on your email.

I actually have the perfect intro.
It, uh...

You ready?

Dear Dr. Barnes.

Peace out.

Oh.

That's Andre.

You should take that.

Don't tell him about the
apartment until you're sure.

Right.

Yes, Andre.

Yeah, um, I'm looking at
ten or so boxes

all addressed to you.

Baby, what is all this stuff?

I just ordered
some gardening tools,

and a small video camera.

And some exercise equipment

and canvases for our painting
classes.

And I also just ordered
a sewing machine,

but it's probably not there yet

because guess what?

I'm starting
a doggie clothing line.

A what?

A clothing line for dogs.

Where's Sugar Ray?

You know,
I haven't seen him in days.

Maybe he's trapped
behind all of these boxes.

Okay, that's not funny, Andre.

So, I'm requesting...

that I extend my international
teaching position another

additional two semesters

so that I may finish
my research on the matter.

Yours truly, Dr. Allison Cooper.

Finished!

Am I doing too much?

Huh?

I was just talking to Andre
about my new interests.

Uh-huh.

And he said I was doing
Ôthe most'.

Well...

Well, what?

You do be experimenting a lot.

It's called a bucket list!

It's what you do when you
retire.

What else am I supposed to do?

Okay, don't get salty with me.
You asked me.

This apartment
is looking better and better.

Send it. Just send it.

Reesa: Just send it!

Please don't let me lose my job.

Joseph Tate, the food critic

will visit Tapas next Monday.

You couldn't push it back?

Well, they said yes,
but apparently no.

I've gotta go back home.

No. You can't.

Eileen is still the manager, right?
Let her do it.

Eileen quit.

She wanted a raise,

and I couldn't afford to give
her one.

So who's the manager?

This new guy, Edward,

who I do not trust yet.

Okay, you know what, Mr. Tate,

he doesn't come until Monday,

so I'll just fly back on Friday.

Allison, she'll just
have to understand.

Buongiorno!

Both: Good morning! Hi!

Hey. What's going on?

Oh, nothing.

I was just about
to leave for class.

We are going
to the spice market today.

You know what, I'm running late.

So, I'm just gonna meet you guys

at the vineyard later, okay?
Bye for now!

Bye.

Well, hi. You look great.

No reply from Dr. Barnes.

I hope I didn't upset him.

You just sent the email.
Give him some time.

He's got you so shook.

I'm not used to seeing you
like this.

He's the chancellor.
He has a lot of power.

And I am this close
to getting tenured.

Okay, you are overthinking
this whole thing.

You need to calm down.

And we need
to take your mind off it.

Why don't we
do one of your cool posts?

You can speak, and I'll be your
background dancer.

We can put it on Tik Tok.

Uh, no. We're not doing that.

What about this?

No. No. And aren't we
too old for Tik Tok?

We can ride Vespas.

I am not getting on a Vespa.

Take your life
into your hands if you want to.

Okay, you're just as bad
as Andre.

Okay.

Are you ready to talk about him?

Sure. He criticizes
everything that I do.

I planned this whole list
of stuff for us,

and he doesn't want to do
any of it.

He doesn't want to spend time
with me.

And that doesn't feel good.

Reesa, I know Andre loves you.

You need to tell him
how you feel, Reesa.

Yeah, it's fine.
And I'm fine.

No. Reesa...

Seriously, why don't we just
do this video. Come on.

I mean, look at this fruit.
It's all so fresh.

Yes.

Yeah. Look at this.

You know, being here

makes me want to try
all new kinds of recipes.

My dad would love this place.

He's a chef too, you know.

We hoped my daughter Noelle
would've followed in our footsteps.

But not even a chance.

She wants to be a makeup artist.

Oh, she's beautiful.

It's been just the two of us
for the last ten years

since my wife passed.

She's my baby
even though she's turning 21.

I see you. Proud papa.

Mm-hmm.

Well, you know,
I'm really glad I came.

I needed this break.

And I had fun yesterday.

Me too.

I guess we should see what
we need to buy for class.

Oh, look. Spices.

And here we are.

Yeah, me too, but...

mine are different from yours,

and I haven't used
half of these.

Oh, wow.

I used to love experimenting
with different spices.

But owning a restaurant

gives you limited time
to experiment.

Okay, so what if I
challenged you today?

Get all the things on our cards.

Mm-hmm.

And buy three more spices
you've never used.

Challenge accepted.

Okay.

And you know what?

I actually see sage over here
which is on my list.

Sage. Fresh sage.

Which means one down.

Five more to go.

Whoa whoa whoa.
Hold on. Hold on.

The first one to six,
to get all six spices

takes the other one to dinner.

Um, sorry, but is that your way

of trying to ask me out
on a date again?

Well, only if you're saying yes.

Well, I'm already
one spice ahead of you,

so you better hurry up.

Oh, and look at that.
I have two.

Just what I was looking for.
That is on my list.

Oh, come on.

I'll have this please.

This region has a history
of over 1000 years.

This vineyard was a Etruscan
and Roman settlement.

And we will be having
our tasting inside.

You've been on your phone
all day.

Are you going to tell me
what's going on?

Oh, nothing. I just had to
handle some work stuff.

- I'll put it away. Sorry.
- That's okay.

Okay. Let's go.

You know, wine tasting
is really not that hard.

But every little step counts.

The way that I learned it

was at first
you swirl the wine around

in your glass just like that.
Yeah.

Maybe a little bit more.

And then you have to smell it
before you taste it.

Because the smell
is connected to the taste.

It's called old factory.

Hold it up to the light,

you can see the depth
of the wine.

It's got this crimson color.

Here's how I figured it.

- Alli.
- Hi.

This is my cousin Mario.

- Hi. Nice to meet you.
- Oh, hi.

His lovely wife, Emilia.

Hi.

And this is my Allison.

- Hi. Oh.
- Oh!

We've been traveling
so much this year,

but finally, we get to meet you.

Nico, she's beautiful.

Nico: I know.

Oh, well, your vineyard
is gorgeous.

You have to come back
in September

when we do our grape stomping.

Right. There's nothing
more romantic

than getting
in a barrel of grapes

and making wine together.

Hopefully, she'll still be here.

What?

Well, I have a job. Teaching
job back in the states.

So I may not be able
to come back.

- Oh.
- No. Look at you two.

I have to see more of this.

You can't go.

You'll be at the hunt
tomorrow, yeah?

Yeah.

Uh, yeah.

Yes. And we will talk more about
this leaving nonsense.

- Good idea.
- Alright.

- Enjoy!
- Ciao!

- Ciao!
- Ciao!

My mom can't wait to meet you.

Nico...

I am more nervous
about meeting your mother

than I was about meeting
Lorenzo.

Oh, no. She's harmless.

Invite Reesa and Melina too
if you want.

Everyone is welcome.

Yeah, I will.
Um, have you seen Melina?

No. Not since she
stepped out before.

I'll be right back.

Tell the chef to create
a limited menu

with the dishes that I texted
you.

Just please make sure we have
all of the ingredients, okay?

My flight lands Saturday night.

Hey. I've been looking for you.

Oh, um, yeah, Edward.

Thanks for checking in, okay?

And please call me
if you need anything, alright?

Okay, bye.

Whew! Restaurant business.

You know it's always something.

What's up?

You tell me.

I have to leave on Friday.

What? Why?

The Taste of the Town critic

is coming for dinner
on Monday night,

and I just wanna make sure
everything's right.

Girl, you're the boss.
Delegate.

Well, look, if I'm not there,

I could get a bad review.

And anything less than 5 stars
could sink me.

There you ladies are.

I just bought a book

on how to become a sommelier!

Not right now, Reesa.

The Melina I know

would have already
bought a frame

for her 5-star review.

Yeah, well, that Melina was
na•ve.

And this Melina
has been through a lot.

No, no, no. I know.
I understand.

No, you do not understand,
Allison.

Listen, Tapas is the only thing
that I have,

and it has to be successful.

I mean, I put
my blood, sweat and tears

into that restaurant, okay?

And if I get a bad review
in that magazine,

I could lose everything.

Oh, my gosh.

I'm changing my flight,
and that's that, so just...

Allison: What do you even wear
to a truffle hunt anyway?

You haven't mentioned Melina
all morning.

Melina's leaving.
What is there to say?

You could be more supportive.

She doesn't always confide in
me.

It's hard to support
what I don't understand.

You know
you should talk to her, right?

She's always wanted to impress
you. You know that.

She doesn't have to do that.
I'm her friend.

A friend with high expectations.

Oh. Well.

What is that supposed to mean?

Okay, look,
you were disappointed in me

when I didn't go for that
promotion.

I want the best
for the people I care about.

What's wrong with that?

It just doesn't leave
a lot of room for error.

To be fair,

Melina isn't always honest
with me,

so, I was blindsided

when she said she was leaving.

Yes. I... I know.

What?

- Tapas is not doing well.
- What?

And she doesn't want you
to know.

Why?

Because you're...
Because you're judgy.

Ish.

Okay, first I have high
expectations,

and now I'm judgy?
Thanks a lot, Reesa.

No... I. Look I'm just trying
to clear the air.

So that we can enjoy
the last few days

that Melina is here.

And I made an appointment
to see that apartment.

Do not...

say a word.

Okay.

That's what you should wear
to the truffle hunt.

He adores you.

- How are you?
- Good.

Hello, Reesa.

Mama. May I present Allison.

Alli, mama.

Oh, charmed!

And her friend Reesa.

Nice to meet you. Oh!

Lorenzo.

- Ah!
- Reesa.

- Nice to meet you!
- Hello.

Lorenzo!

Would you show our guest around?

Of course.

- Thank you.
- Okay.

You make my son very happy,

and that makes me very happy.

Oh...

Bambini venete.

Andiamo.

What?

Uh, Melina's coming from class,

so she's gonna be a little late.

No worries, Alli.
We're in Italy.

We don't have schedules.

Oh, that's right.

You know, I knew
I'd learn a lot in our class,

but I had no idea
it would be this much fun.

Well, Chef is very entertaining,

and you, my dear,

how do we say, um, blinding.

Well, I hope ÒblindingÓ
means something good.

How would you say?

I think in America you guys say,

something like uh, awesome?

Yeah, you're right.
I am pretty blinding.

But that's only because my
partner is blinding too.

Hmm. So let's keep that going.

Okay.

And take a look over there.

Sunflowers!

- It is.
- Oh my gosh! Look!

No more excuses.

I need to taste
those sunflower artichokes.

Oh!

How can you not love these
flowers?

I mean, look, they stand so
tall.

And no matter the weather,

they always find the sunlight.

I love Ôem!

Everybody here is so welcoming.

You're making it so hard
for me to leave.

Nothing more from your school?

Oh, Dr. Barnes replied
right before I came here.

He's calling me at 8:30 our
time.

Hoping for good news.

I was thinking

that we could go to Sanducci
at the end of the month.

Hmm.

I could show you
where I was born,

and you could meet
more of my family.

I...

I know there is a possibility
that you are still leaving, but...

So, should we keep
getting closer

when there's that chance?

Okay, but...

Yes. Of course I am.

There is a saying
that I hold very dear.

And it's uh,

Non rimpiangere mai cié

che ti ha fatto sorridere.

Uh...

Never regret anything
that made you smile.

Exactly.

I-oh. Ooh. Sorry.

I was just,
I was doing a cheese tour,

and I came to tell you
I tasted your Pecorino.

It changed my life.

Meet the ones responsible.

This is Lua, Lia, Gia, and Emma.

Ladies, this is Reesa.

Oh, well, I won't
remember your names,

but nice to meet you, ladies.

These are his real girlfriends.

I'm going to start
gathering the group

so we can be ready
when Melina arrives, okay?

Oh, okay.

- Ciao.
- Ciao.

Everyone here is so chill.

We were supposed to start
an hour ago.

Yeah, they don't care
about that here.

Well, that would drive me crazy,

but um, you seem to be adapting

to the laid-back farm life
pretty well.

You know, months ago,

I had this really stressful day,

and Nico brought me here.

He told me thirty minutes
with the animals,

and I would forget everything.

And he was right.
Emma is my favorite. Hi!

Oh, you got a favorite sheep?
Come on.

- Look who I found.
- I made it.

So, meet Rosaria and Eve, our
guide.

We let them roam,
and when you see them

stop and start to dig,

they've probably
found a truffle.

Hurry to the spot and grab it

before they run off with it.
That's so simple.

Nico: You know the rules,

the team with the least amount
of truffles

has to cook dinner.

Tour guide:
Good luck, everybody!

Alright!

Yay! Ohh!

I hope you're not disappointed
that we lost.

I lose every year.

I prefer to make dinner.

Lucky me, this year
both of my ladies are cooking.

Truffles are very interesting.

I call them the food of love.

First...

they take a lot of patience
to really mature.

Second. They require a partner.

A partner?

Yes.

Without the tree's root
nourishing the soil,

the truffle will die. Hmm.

This is ready to go?

Uh, yes.

Everything is done.

Great. Dinner's ready,
everybody!

There's one more comparison.

Uh... I've forgotten,
but it will come.

This chicken is amazing.

Oh, yes. I remember now.

Truffles are like love

because they are easy
to overlook.

You could be standing
right on top

of one of nature's precious
diamonds

and not even realize it

because you are not looking
in the right place.

You need anything?

Yeah, I'm just enjoying...

your family,

and... my friends.

And you.

This moment is... perfecto.

Oh. I gotta go do my call.

Fingers crossed.

Hi, Chancellor.

It's good to see you.

Dr. Cooper, good to see you.

It's wonderful to hear
things are going well there.

We at North Carolina A&T

want to always leave
a great impression.

Well, Dr. Di Grado and his team

are very impressed
with my creative writing class,

so uh, they have asked me
to stay another year.

Of course, they do,
you're one of our brightest.

The board and I have
discussed the position there,

but we feel
there's a greater need

for you here on our campus.

Okay.

As Chair of the English
Department.

I'm sorry. What?

Dr. Ghazi is retiring early
for personal reasons,

and he has endorsed you as a
candidate for his position.

You will need to have
an interview with the board,

but it's just a formality.

You have my full recommendation,

and I couldn't be more proud
to give you this standing.

This will also secure your
tenure.

Oh, wow.

This is incredible.

I will email you
the interview time.

Right afterwards, I'll need
you back in the office.

Uh, right afterwards?

Say, three weeks?

Congratulations, Dr. Cooper.

See you soon.

♪ Give a little more space

♪ Come a little closer

I can't believe somebody.
You better slow down.

Oh! Oh! Wasn't that
worth the climb, guys?

Not worth it.

Okay. Am I the only one
who's light-headed?

Oh, oh!

Come here, honey.
Come sit down.

Okay.

Rest here for a minute.
Come on.

I'm just glad that you
and Ree made up.

I was not feeling that weird
energy.

- I wasn't mad.
- It wasn't weird.

Why were you up so early moving
around this morning?

Actually I was up late
fussing with Andre.

He's refusing to take
the painting class,

and then he had the nerve
to tell me I need therapy.

He knows good and well
I do not do therapy.

I take my problems to the altar.

The altars don't have PhDs
though.

- You keep playing with him.
- Okay.

Are you good?

Last night I was offered the
chair

of the English department
at A&T.

What?

Congratulations!

Yeah, I didn't mention it

because I just wanted
to enjoy our time together.

Look. It's just a test. Stay.

It's a big salary leap.

Guarantees my job until
retirement.

Staying is too big of a risk.

There's nothing wrong
with taking risks.

Risks.

Like apartment hunting alone
in Italy.

Oh, what apartment?

Okay, does Andre know?

- He...
- What about the baby?

A baby?

Okay, see, this is why I don't
say anything to you.

Because I knew you were
gonna freak out.

Yeah, of course I'm freaking
out.

You're leaving your husband.

And you're having a baby?

No! And I am not leaving Andre.

An apartment in Italy
sounds like you're leaving.

Okay.

How come you couldn't tell me
you were so unhappy?

This cannot be happening.

I am not unhappy!

I'm dispirited!

Dispirited?

I've been doing
a lot of crosswords.

Ma'am, a baby?

We've been trying,
it hasn't been working,

and I need a break from it all.

And if you'd just stay,
I could live with you.

Reesa. You need to talk
to your husband.

When did we start
keeping all these secrets?

I can't.

Take a pretty picture!

Reesa. Whoa!

Reesa, look I'm not mad
at you, alright?

I just wish you would've told
me about the apartment.

That's all.

It's not that.

Allison is on her way to tell
Dr. Digrado she's leaving.

It's a mistake.

I agree. But I don't want to
press her on this, okay?

I mean, this trip has already
been a roller coaster.

Allison said we've been keeping
secrets, and she's right.

What happened to us?

We used to tell each other
everything,

and now we don't.

Well, here's something
that you don't know.

Lucas asked me to dinner.

Twice.

And why haven't you gone?

You know what?
I'm texting him.

- No!
- Yes.

Oh, come on.

You know I haven't been out
with anyone,

you know,
since before I got sick.

Look, if you mess up the date,
so what?

After this week,
you never have to see him again.

Even if I did want to go,

it's not like I have
anything to wear.

Uh, we can fix that.
I'm calling Allison.

No.

♪ I want the

♪ I want the

♪ Yeah, I want the

What?

Oh my god!

Yes, girl!!

You're wearing that dress!

You don't think it's too much?

Um, that's the one.

Yeah. You gotta look amazing.

Yeah.

I feel like we should
take a picture.

On three. Remember, like this.

Ooh...

Ready?

And I'm totally
getting this outfit.

Because it goes perfectly with
your yellow stilettos.

Thanks!

Melina, you are definitely
getting that dress.

I don't know, I mean...

No. It's on me.

It's that sexy dress I
promised you.

Allison. I love you.

I can't believe
you're going on a date!

I'm going on a date.

- Yes, you are, honey.
- I am.

- With that dress.
- With this dress.

♪ You got that thang

♪ Got me losing my mind

♪ I'm feeling your eyes
all over me ♪

♪ Feelin' your
eyes don't miss a beat ♪

♪ I don't want to wait for the
sun to beat in, come on ♪

♪ I don't want to talk

♪ already know you're my
number one ♪

♪ Can't take you off my brain

♪ It's like ooh na na,
baby ♪

♪ Ooh na na

♪ You make me go insane

♪ I'm gonna back it up
all on you ♪

♪ Can't take you off my brain

♪ Bring that body up
my way, my way see ♪

♪ Wind it up,
it's gonna get lit ♪

♪ Wind it up,
it's gonna get lit ♪

♪ Wind it up, oh,
wind one me ♪

♪ Take your time,
go and grind on me, girl ♪

♪ Make up your mind,
come and ride with me ♪

♪ Forget your stress,
put your mind on me, yeah ♪

Two weeks?

Trust me,
this isn't easy for me.

What do you want me to do?

I want you to stay.

Don't do that, Nico.

You can stay here and...

write and teach part time
if you want or,

you said that was your dream.

But I had to put it aside

to pay for my
ex-husband Lionel's law school.

When he left us, I had nothing.

I had to go back to work.

I had to go back to school.

And I vowed I would
take care of me and mine.

You're not gonna
understand this, Nico.

But when you're a Black woman,

it takes extra clawing and
scratching,

and many sleepless nights
just to get here.

And I cannot sacrifice that
for anything.

Or anyone.

You're right.

I will never understand
what you have been through.

But we deserve a chance, Alli.

Your dream deserves a chance.

I just want to enjoy
the time we have left.

But I'm not staying here.

I can't.

Okay.

Thank you.

I see you hot mama.

I needed that makeover, okay?

Thank you.

How was your date?

He ordered a bunch
of different appetizers

to help me find new recipes
for Tapas.

He's so sweet.

I know!

But did you kiss him?

Well...

I knew it! I knew it!

I'm so sorry I was tripping
about you leaving.

Life happens.

I get it.

So, you're definitely taking
that job back home?

Oh, yeah.

I meet with the board today.

Well, as long as you are doing
what you...

think is best.

I am.

And uh...

I think we should get breakfast

before we go to the museum.

I'm gonna tell Andre
about the apartment today.

And we should probably get
mimosas.

I can't believe you
actually have a lease.

It's just six months.

Plus I'm signing up
for painting classes,

wine making, cheese making.

Wow. You're going to be
so busy,

you won't have time to miss Dre.

That's the point.

No.

It's not the point, okay?

You are supposed to miss him,
right, Allison?

I'm sorry, what?

Dr. Barnes is sending me
department requirements.

It's like I've already started
working.

Wait. What are you gonna do

if Andre says
you can't move to Italy?

He wouldn't.

I think he'll be relieved
to have me out his hair.

Well, when you do talk to him,

try not to be defensive.

Okay, listen more.

Okay, ladies. This is my
eat, pray, reset time.

Okay?

What did Dr. Di Grado say
when you turned him down?

He said that my loyalty is
admirable.

And um, he gave me these letters
my students wrote me.

They're choosing another
candidate tomorrow.

Oh, wow, look at this one.

ÒDr. Cooper's
creative writing class

Òis not only analytical,
but it's also

Òtherapeutic. She allowed me

Òto tap into parts of my psyche
that I'd buried.Ó

Oh. ÒI will forever be
a better communicator

Òand writer because of her.Ó
Allison.

This is so sweet.

Have you looked at these?

A few of them. Yeah.

I'm sure Allison
gets letters like this

from all of her students.

I don't. Actually.

I just had a connection
with these students

and what we were doing.

When you get back home,

I hope that you keep writing.

Finish that book you started.

Reesa: Yeah. You can make time.

You know, I think if I
were meant to be an author,

I would already have a book.

So, as it stands,

I am Dr. Allison Cooper.

Tenured Chair
of the English department.

Enough said.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

Melina: This is interesting.

Reesa: You know what else
is interesting?

I found a meditation class.

The brochure said
it was life changing.

Yeah. Meditation is great
for mental clarity.

Yeah, I...

Hey. I know you've already
been here with Nico,

but you can pretend
to want to be here with us.

Sorry. Work keeps texting me.

I get it.

We just kind of
want you to hang out with us.

Yeah. Come on, Allison.

You know it's my last day here.

Well, you cut your trip short
so...

Ew, shade.

No, I thought you said
you weren't upset with me?

I'm not. But don't make me
feel guilty for working.

That was Reesa.

You're not going to be happy
when you go back.

Reesa, I have
a prestigious promotion,

and a corner office.

So. You're only taking the job

because you're scared
to take a risk.

Stop faking the funk.

You should stay here, right,
Melina?

Only if she wants to.

Are we doing this right now?

Yes. You are scared
to take a chance with Nico

because of everything
that happened with Lionel.

I mean, come on, Nico,
he's a good guy.

Thank you. And you guys
look great together.

And he treats you with respect.

Okay, so you're staging
an intervention.

- That is not...
- No, no, no. We are not.

We are not, you know, but...

Okay, okay, guys, guys!

Stop, stop.
Listen, Allison.

This isn't about Nico.

Look, you're happy here.

I can't follow every whim
that makes me happy.

Staying here does not make
sense.

I don't know any other way
to say it to you.

I just want you to be honest
with yourself.

Honest? Really?

I think that's the pot
calling the kettle black

because you two
have not been honest with me

since you've been here.

How have I not been honest?

Yeah, what do you mean you two?

Reesa told me
that your business is crumbling.

And I warned you about
opening up a restaurant.

I warned you,
but it wasn't practical

and now you're in debt.

Really, Reesa? You told her?

And Reesa,
you're running around here

doing fifty-eleven things

when you need to be focused
on your issues.

Now are you
being honest about that?

Whoa whoa.
What are my issues?

Enlighten me, please!

Hey, guys, you know what,
we don't need to...

No, no, no, no.
You think you know it all.

And it's not just me.

Melina says the same thing.
Right, Melina?

No, no. What I said,
you know was

that Reesa was having
a hard time focusing.

Both: Same thing.

Anyway, neither one of you can
tell me how to run my life

when your life is in chaos.

Chaos? That is strong.

Yeah. Yeah. I told you.

This is why I said
don't say anything.

You do not speak to me.

I need to go meditate.

But it's my last day...

Mmm...

Mmm...

Mmm...

Oh m...

I want to work out a long-distance
relationship with you

because...

because I love you.

And I'm gonna visit you
when school's out,

and you can come for the
holidays.

So...

Oh, no. Not, not you.

Grazie.

Dr. Cooper. Good to see you.

Oh, well, it's good
to see everyone.

You know everyone on here, so
we can skip the formalities

and jump right in.

Sounds good.

Why do you want to chair
the English department?

I want to be chair
of the English department

because um...

Surely you know why you want
this.

What are you passionate about?

Melina:
Thanks for letting me come over.

Do you mind if I hang out here
a little while longer?

You know, if you do,

I'm going to put you
to work, right?

Really?

I'm, hey...

That's good.

Thank you.

It's even better
than I remember it tasting.

Okay. I'm sorry.

I didn't offend you, did I?

No, no, no.

It's just been hard for me
to connect with someone

since I got sick.

You never know when cancer
might come back,

and the last thing I want
to be is a burden.

Or worse, you know.

Have someone staying with me
out of pity.

Hmm. You know,
my mum got cancer when I was 16.

And I watched my dad
care for her every single day.

She was only supposed to live
one year after her diagnosis,

but she actually lived for
three,

and I know it was because my dad
loved her so much.

If I've learned nothing at all,

I know for certain
that life is not guaranteed

and that love should never
be taken off the table.

Mm. Just when I thought there
was no topping this meal.

Well, I've got my mojo back.

Hmm.

I like the sound of that.
One second.

Please... put that recipe

in my book.

You have a cookbook?

Not quite.

My dad made a book of my recipes

when I graduated culinary.

He says every great chef

has a cookbook, and this is
mine.

Oh, wow. Oh...

is that you?

There I am.

So cute!

Wow. This is a really good idea.

All my recipes are written
on index cards

and tucked away
in an old shoebox.

Hmm. You know, sometimes
I get in a space

where I start thinking

things aren't gonna work out
for me,

I look back at this,

and I think, Ôyou're a chef'.

And I know everything
is going to be alright.

I'm gonna go grab a pen.
I'll be back.

Hey. I'm gonna need
your help with something.

I thought you were done
talking to me.

Where are you?

Um...

Nowhere special.

Your sewing machine came.

Okay.

What's wrong?

The girls and I got into it.

Melina was talking behind my
back, and Allison, well,

Allison was just being Allison.

She said my life was in chaos.

Well, sometimes your real
friends

can see what we can't.

So where are they now?

I don't know.

I needed some space.

I just feel off.

I don't know.
It's hard to explain.

Well, you used to be chill,

and now you're anxious
all the time.

Because I feel like you don't
wanna do stuff with me.

Look, I have a job.

I can't play with you all day.

And you know, I feel like
you only want me around

to do your projects.

And I feel like you don't
want me around at all.

That's not true.

It feels like that.

That's how I feel.

I mean, I see the way
you look at me and...

you're frustrated.

That's because you're
frustrated.

Andre, I'm in an apartment.

I mean... I mean
I'm looking at an apartment.

An apartment? For what?

I don't know.
I thought I needed time

to figure this out, but...

now it just doesn't feel right.

Time alone.

So what are you saying, babe?

What if I can't get pregnant?

Will you still want me?

Yes!
How can you ask me that?

Because I don't know.

Look, Teresa,
I will always want you.

I just...

I just wish you were here.

Hey.

- Hi!
- Um...

Thanks for returning my text.

- Of course.
- Yeah.

Listen, I know we need to talk
and...

You know what, let me start.

I've been doing
a lot of thinking about

what you said about me
being scattered.

- I said unfocused.
- Alright. Unfocused.

I haven't been
the easiest person to talk to.

I get it.

You seem really calm right now.

Um, should I be scared?

No.

Did you talk to Dre?

- We had a long talk.
- Okay.

And...

And I meditated in a field
with a bunch of strangers.

Oh, well, that's um, different.

It's amazing what you can hear

when you block out the noise.

I miss feeling important.

I haven't been feeling needed,

and it's been driving me crazy.

I'm sorry.

That's okay.

So, I guess you didn't
sign that lease.

No. Once I got there,
it just didn't feel right.

Hmm.

Well, look,
I'm sure when you go home,

you and Andre can talk,

and things will work out.

Well, we have a lot
to talk about,

but I hope so.

And you know
you're very important to me,

so there's that too.

So what time are you
heading out to the airport?

About that.

So I am not going.

And what made you
change your mind?

Reesa, I have to let go,
and trust my team.

And have fun in the kitchen
again.

Look at you!

And to think,
you almost didn't come.

Yeah.

Allison is going to be really
thrilled to hear this.

Hey, have you talked to her?

No.

Because I've been calling
and texting, and...

I want to give her this.

What?

No...

Yeah.

Okay. Okay! Let's go!

Check please!

No sign of her.

Okay. We gotta call Nico.

Ciao.

It's us! Allison's friends.

Is Allison with you?

No. I've been calling her,
but she hasn't answered.

- Okay.
- She hasn't called us back either.

- She's missing.
- She is not missing.

- She is missing!
- We just don't know where she is.

Do you know where she is?

She posted something
earlier this morning.

She could still be there.

It looks like
Canale Monterano's church.

That's that place
she's always talking about.

Nico, we're gonna go there.

I'll meet you. Ciao.

Allison!

Allison?

Are you here?

Oh my gosh. Where...

Allison!?

Both: Allison!!

Hey!

Allison, we have been calling
you.

You scared us.

Oh. Sorry.

Reception up here is spotty.

Well, are you okay?
We're worried.

Yeah. I'm fine.

What's happening?

I thought you were leaving?

What? No. I'm staying.

But we'll get to that.

Wow. You had us worried.
Listen.

I'm really sorry, okay,
that I lied about Tapas.

It's just you always have
everything together,

and I was kind of embarrassed
that I didn't.

Okay, well, number one.

I am so glad you are staying.

Number two,
I don't always have it together.

Um...

I froze on the call with the
board.

Melina: Really?

Yeah. The more I spoke,

the more I realized
it isn't what I want.

I, Allison Cooper, am guilty
of faking the funk.

Enjoy this moment, Reesa.

You were right.

I'm just saying,
it's a magical place.

You know what?

I knew you were gonna say that.

I, too, have a confession.

I just recently learned that
my chakras are not aligned.

And that's the reason why
I've been so,

so bossy and scattered.

And I'm working on it.

It's not funny.

I need something to do.

I mean, I retired

so that I could have a family.

And if I can't...

No.

I know a lot of good fertility
doctors in North Carolina.

And we are going to do
whatever it takes

for you to have
the family you want.

Okay.
You are going to be fine.

That's right. Okay, listen.

Positive thoughts only.

Look!

Miss Optimistic is back.

Hey!

Maybe somebody got her chakras
aligned last night.

Maybe!

Nothing happened!

- Stop it! Stop it!
- Yeah.

I'm just saying!

I have to get my chakras
aligned!

We know you would!

Okay. Listen.

I'm just back
to trusting the universe again.

That's good.

No more waiting
for the other shoe to drop.

- And... no more secrets.
- Yeah.

And no more judging.

I'm sorry I haven't been the
most supportive friend.

Well, you know,
everyone needs that best friend

that's gonna push them to be
great,

and that is who you are.

Listen.

- Now it's our turn. So...
- Right.

Remember when you said

if it was meant for you
to be an author,

you'd already have a book
by now?

What is this?

ÒUnthinkably Good ThingsÓ

by Dr. Allison Cooper.

Oh...

These are my posts.

Or, as I like to call it, um...

your first poetry book.

And there are more
blank pages in there

if you should get inspired
to write some more stuff.

Thank you, both!

And I would love
to take some of the credit,

but this was all Melina.

Oh...

Look at the last page.

ÒFall in love

with your fresh start.Ó

Did I post that?

No, but um, you used to say it
to us all the time.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, yeah. I did.

I can't go, can I?

- No, you cannot.
- No. Uh-uh.

Don't you make me cry.

Am I starting over? Right?
Yeah?

I'm starting over. Oh!

Oh, Reesa.

Whew!

You know, it feels like
we're back

on that rooftop
of our old building.

- Oh!
- Oh, yeah.

And remember?

But... this.

This is a much better view.

I'm taking my freedom.

Uh-oh.
What you gonna do with it?

I'm pulling it off the shelf.

♪ I'm putting it on my chain.

♪ I'm wearing it
around my neck. ♪

♪ I'm taking my freedom.

♪ Wherever I choose to go

♪ It will take me far.

♪ Wherever I choose to go

♪ It's gonna take me far.

♪ I'm living my life
like it's golden. ♪

♪ Living my life like it's
golden. ♪

♪ Living my life like it's
golden. ♪

♪ Living my life like
it's golden, golden ♪

Living my life like it's golden!

Oh, wait.
Uh, before you go.

I gotta get those keys
to your car

Ôcause I gotta take back
this fabric.

Doggy Line?
Why did you support that?

Um...

Okay.

Buongiorno.

Um, unless you need us to stay.

No, no, no.

I think she's got it.
And I think you got it.

Ciao!

- Arrivederci.
- Bye!

- Bye bye!
- Come on.

- Get in the car.
- Bye.

Ciao Alli.

Allison: Ciao.

I'm surprised to see you.

Reesa called me because she
was worried about you and...

I wanted to see you before I
left.

Where are you going?

Sanducci, I leave tonight,

and I'll be there a few weeks,

so probably,
when I'll be back you'll...

Can you wait?

So...

I can join you?

After my girl's leave?

Are you saying you want to
meet the rest of my family?

- It depends.
- On what?

Am I still the reason
behind your smile?

More than ever.

So...

Wait, does this mean
you took the offer here?

Oh, the job!

Dr. Di Grado meets with the
board in thirty minutes.

I have to-I have to go. I
have to get to the school.

Come on! Come on!
Let's go!

- Uh...
- Come on!

Where's your truck?

Lorenzo's running errands.
Come on.

Um, I...

If you want to stay here, we
don't have a lot of time.

Come on. Let's go! Let's go!

Okay.

My helmet.

Oh...

- Come on, Alli.
- Okay.

Ready. Hug me.

Slow down! Slow down!

Slow down! Slow down, Nico!
Slow down!

Who is that?

Andre!!

Reesa!!

I can't believe you're here!

Yeah!

I'm so happy to see you.

- I love you.
- I love you too.

Oh... excuse me. Oh!

Oh!

Dr. Cooper!
This is a surprise.

I'm sorry to burst in like this,

but I, uh,
I came to let you know

that I really want that
position.

Oh?

I plan to ignite
my students' creativity

and help them find their voices

because... proper language

and the richness
of English literature

are important, but tapping
into a student's

individual expression

is critical
to their personal growth.

And more than anything,

I want to stay here,

because I cannot imagine myself

anywhere else.

Well said.

Does anyone here object
to Dr. Cooper

continuing her position for,

how long do you anticipate
being here?

Indefinitely.

Well. Good. No?

Okay.

Sorry. How are you?
Okay.

Yay me!

Oh, okay. Grazie! Grazie!

Buona sera!

So?

Your girlfriend is staying.

Are you?

Singer:
♪ Ohhhhh

♪ Yeah

I love you.

Allison: When you're young,

having girlfriends is simple.

Understand her language.
Support her bad decisions.

Love who she loves,

and dislike who she dislikes.

As time passes,

and life gets complicated,

it's not as easy
to understand her silence,

embrace her insecurities,

and agree to disagree.

But it's a choice
we make as girlfriends,

and it's sacred.

I always knew there was strength
in friendship,

but along this journey,

I've learned there is pure magic

in this bond we call sisterhood.

Singer:
♪ Place me now

♪ On your spirit way,
'cause... ♪

♪ Somehow I'd gone astray

♪ For the sake of my mind

♪ I'll take my time
to breathe ♪

♪ My sleep's so unkind

♪ I don't rest or unwind,
I live in dreams, yeah ♪

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