All language subtitles for A Conflict of Love Interest [2024]

Thank you.

I just thought... You forgot to give me
your number.

I know.

Love what you've done with the place.

Scarlett, hi!

Hi. I have an audition at 10, and I
can't find my cell phone.

I'm sure I had it when I was doing my
son's salutation.

No, I took a shower, and then I was
listening to

Mariah.

Oh, you're kidding.

Did you find it?

No.

The Truman job's just been canceled.

Oh, no. Did they say why?

Something about a death in the family.

Oh, terrible.

Tell me about it. That job was going to
set me up for the rest of the year.

Yeah, not where I was going with that.
But, um, oh, we could brainstorm later

you want.

Nope. I already got an idea. Took me
half a second.

Wow, I am good.

Do you want to grab a drink later?

I would, but I have a date with Danny
from the bar.

Oh, the one that smells like dust.

He wears a natural deodorant. Otherwise
known as human repellent.

Well, it's working on me.

Speaking of gorgeous men, the bar has
just hired a new pianist.

He's a little too conventionally
attractive for me, but he's right up

alley. Maybe you should swing by.

Check him out.

I would, but I have almost no faith in
your judgment.

Right now, I've got to impress my new
boss because she is the answer to my

prayers.

Which one?

The blue.

Sorry.

Excuse me. I'm sorry. I'm away from a
meeting.

Excuse me.

Sorry. Sorry. Hey, sorry about that.

All right. I'm leaving.

Good luck.

Thanks. You too.

Oh, and have you checked your hand for
your phone?

Well, then.

Love you. Love you.

Bye. Bye.

I know I'm early. No, I'm glad you are.
Now I don't have to count 46 bottles of

wine and log it into my little
clipboard.

I swear, event planning is not as fun as
people think.

Must make you want to count up to 45 and
crack open the last one just to get

through it.

No.

No. It's 9 .30.

No, I couldn't.

A morning mocktail, then?

May I?

Sure.

Here's how I see it.

You work hard, or else you wouldn't have
your own business.

And you know the drink supply list
inside and out because it's just part of

job description.

And because it's the morning, you have
something light and fruity.

So, I hope you like mango.

Wow.

Oh, I see. You're one of those people,
aren't you?

What? People.

One of those people that's just good at
everything.

I mean, you're a photographer, but you
look like a model.

Well, I used to be one of those, too,
once upon a time. Of course you were.

Don't get me wrong.

The clothes, the catwalks, all of that
was great.

But there was no control, you know?

What am I saying? You're clearly an
independent woman. You get it. Yeah,

totally. I became a photographer, you
know the rest, and here I am.

I love you.

Your work.

I love your work.

Really excellent work.

I'm just so flattered you even took this
job.

Please. With views like these, I mean,
this is every photographer's dream.

I bet it's pretty useful to own a place
like this when you have a date, right?

Hey.

Hey.

Sorry I was late. I had a little problem
with the elevator.

Somebody wouldn't hold the door open for
me.

I hate it when people do that.

Yeah, you know, it really makes you
wonder what happened in somebody's

to make them such a hoot.

Then again, if you were meant to be here
at 9 .30 and it is 9 .34, let's say you

were at the lobby at, I don't know, 9
.29. Yeah, good guess. That elevator

a minute and a half to get up here. So
you probably would have been late either

way. Even if that person that you
mentioned, who we shouldn't make

assumptions about, did.

Hold the elevator for you.

Well, aren't you just a ray of sunshine?

Scarlett Jones.

Lucas. Lucas Sharp. We spoke on the
phone. Oh, hi.

Yes, of course you are. Oh, I mean, not
of course. Obviously, I didn't know what

you looked like because we spoke over
the phone.

Sorry. Oh, my God. I'm rambling.

Why are you here again?

The piano auditions.

Yeah? But those were yesterday.

Yesterday? That can't be, because, you
know, well, today is, uh... Thursday.

Thursday. Yeah, and is that a silo pick?

Um, hey, it's okay.

Um, oh, sorry. Um, look, I haven't
chosen anyone yet. No one's

blown me away.

Why don't you... show us what you can do
while I show Scarlett around.

I'm sure she wouldn't mind.

I'd actually prefer silence.

Oh, and Scarlett is New York's top urban
and city photographer.

Scarlett, this is Lucas. Lucas, yeah. A
pianist with absolutely no timing.

This is going to be interesting.

I promise you, you're not going to
regret this. Oh, I'm sure I won't.

Oh, sorry. One sec. It's my insurance
guy.

Sure. No problem.

Oh, Scarlett, did you fill out the
online health and safety forms yet?

needs them today.

No, I completely forgot, but I will do
that right now. Oh, great. Oh, and

you want to do one too?

Wait, so I got the job?

Well, you're not going to like this one.
In case of emergency, do not use the

elevator. Oh.

That's really good. Very funny.

Yeah. Eyes on the prize.

Oh, there's a prize now.

You don't even know who you're working
for, do you?

Jenny's mom is Joan Clark.

What? Yeah.

The Joan Clark. The Joan... You have no
idea who that is, do you? Not a

clue. Joan Clark is only the second
biggest architect -turned -real -estate

mogul in Manhattan.

Get an in with Jenny and you slipstream
your way straight to Joan.

Oh, sorry about that.

Oh, before I forget, Lucas, can you send
me your headshots for the website?

Oh, actually, I don't have any
headshots. I've been meaning to get

getting some. Oh, that's okay. We'll
sort something out. How are those forms

coming? Good. I was just educating Lucas
on who your mom is.

Oh, yeah.

It's a whole lot of fun living up to her
expectations.

She is my absolute hero.

I would love to meet her one day.

Hey, what about drinks tonight on me to
kick off the official countdown to the

launch of this place?

I'd love to.

Good. What is it, 13 days?

Lucky 13.

And we can see if your mom is available.

Hey, look how that worked out so easily.

Sure. Lucas, do you want to join?

No, you're probably... I can't.

Busy. Yeah, shame.

But you know what? We should go to that
new blues bar on Sullivan.

Nightshade? Yes.

That's actually where I'm playing.

Come watch you play.

Yeah, great.

Super. Well, I will see you two ladies
tonight, then.

Bye -bye.

Phenomenal.

Does nine work?

Nine's perfect.

Oh, Scarlett, before I forget, can you
do me a huge favor?

Sure. Lucas' headshots.

Hmm. I needed them, well, yesterday, to
be totally honest.

I know you big time.

He has a phone, right?

Yeah, but it's... Actually, for this
magazine editorial, everyone at opening

needs to be featured. It's part of the
deal I have with my mom.

I don't think the quality of the
phone... Do not worry about it. I would

to. Oh, really?

Oh, thank you. I don't want anything
stopping me from hiring him, if you know

what I mean.

I understand.

He's just so pretty.

Yeah, no, I was with you.

you are not the new face of the vegan
dog food revolution then it was awful

they asked me to explore the room as a
dog what i know i

was only in there like 10 minutes i
definitely didn't get it oh i'm sorry

phone free dog dinner just won't be the
same without you i know but hey would

you have honestly looked back at this
commercial and thought yeah that was my

best work

I guess it would have depended on what
breed I was doing.

Oh, makes sense.

My yabby chihuahua was definitely a
showstopper.

And the buyout was $10 ,000.

$10 ,000?

For $10 ,000, who cares if it was your
best work? Who cares if it was even good

work?

How was your meeting?

Oh, it was fine. I mean, the place is
great.

New boss is nice.

I'm pretty sure she has a massive crush
on the new pianist. Who, by the way, is

the one you were telling me about from
the bar?

Well, I don't blame her. He's a charmer,
right?

Uh, no. No, he was rude and obsessed
with some kind of elevator etiquette, as

that exists.

Yeah, you've lost me now.

I'm trying to get drinks with Jenny and
her hot shot mom tonight, but he is

going to be there and probably
completely mess up my chances.

Chances at what?

At convincing Joan to hire me full time.

Of course.

Her own personal photographer.

I mean, imagine it. And how exactly is
that going to work?

Oh, simple.

It's just like dating. The same rules
apply.

First things first. Make an entrance.

If everyone else in that bar is
interested in you, they will be too.

Use their names as often as you can. It
makes people feel like you're invested

in them.

And if you keep saying their names,
they'll only be thinking about yours.

Buy them drinks.

They'll feel like they owe you.

Tell a genuinely funny anecdote.

I'm not talking boring bar banter.
You're going for snort your drink out

nose funny.

Good. You've broken the barrier.

Then, you can pull out the big guns.

Eye contact.

Signals availability.

Keep it firm, but not aggressive.

Friendly touching.

The boundaries change when it's
professional.

So keep it brief, light, and in the safe
zone.

The real test of whether all this has
paid off is in the feet and the

You want her feet pointing towards
yours.

Means that she is not going anywhere.

And the handbags?

Women use their handbags like little
shields.

And if she holds hers down to her side,

I'm in.

Well, I must say, you're a very
impressive young woman.

Jenny's shown me your portfolio, and
you've got a great eye.

Thank you, Joan.

I think we should discuss you doing some
work for me next.

I'll give you a call.

Really? That would be amazing. I'd be so
honored.

Now, I'm going to leave you girls to it.
Enjoy the rest of your night.

How's cocktail, please?

Funny.

I thought you'd be one of those people
with a very specific drink.

Well, I wouldn't knock it. Might help
you pick up the pace a bit.

Well, clearly you haven't listened to
jazz before.

Oh, sure. If I wanted to follow click
quicker.

Well, this is technically a blues bar,
so... Gershwin's okay.

So mainstream.

Oh... Darn it.

What?

Would you stop looking?

Stop. Oh, at what? The brunette over
there by the entrance who's going to

this way any second now?

Would you stop? She's my ex, okay? It
did not end on good terms. Yeah, no, I

clearly see that, and she is hanging off
the arm of an absolute knockout.

And you're cowering behind a silk blend,
by the way.

I'm not cowering. I just don't want to
have to deal with that right now.

Well... I really hate to be the one to
break this to you. Oh, do you? But she's

coming over.

Hi.

Yes, it's me.

Oh, God.

Why did it have to be me?

Wow. Wow.

A lot of baggage there.

Look, look. I can't believe I'm about to
ask you this.

But would you consider pretending to be
my date for the next two minutes of your

life, tops?

Hmm.

I'm going to need some more details.

What? Why?

Because I want to make sure that I'm
defending the injured party in all of

For all I know, you could be the awful
one. I wasn't. Oh, see, now that's what

the awful one would say.

You better hurry.

Okay, okay.

You see that rippling knockout over
there?

Absolutely. I haven't taken my eyes off
of him.

Well, there was some overlap between the
two of us that she didn't tell me for,

you know, well, long enough for it to
really hurt my feelings. And by the time

finally figured out what was going on
and confronted her about it...

She told me she never really loved me.

Completely broke my heart and my
PlayStation.

Ooh, heart.

How did she break it?

She threw it against the wall.

Classic technique.

She almost hit her cat.

Okay, see, now that's why you always
survey the crash zone first.

Sarah.

Lucas. Hi.

You look great.

It's the new PlayStation.

Scarlett, Lucas' girlfriend.

Aw, cute. Like, how'd you two meet?

Oh, from work. Through work.

Oh, so you're a struggling musician,
too.

No, I'm an urban and city photographer.

Look at you two.

How is this the first I'm hearing of
this Lucy?

Oh, well, Lucy and I have been keeping
it kind of quiet.

But we've been together for how long
now?

Five. Four months.

Four month anniversary tonight,
actually.

Oh, is that your boyfriend over there?

Yeah. We're much more casual, you know.

Modern. We like the theme of the
podcast.

Wow. You know, I really admire that in
people. I feel like they can have their

cake and eat it, too.

But good for you.

Lovely to meet you.

Hey!

That was pretty... I just want to say
thank you. You're welcome.

Yep, that's what I was going to say.

Cool.

Yep.

I think this needs more time.

Do you have to go to work? Can't you
just cough over a few drinks and just

for the afternoon off?

No, because unlike you, my boss doesn't
think I'm irreplaceable.

Oh, that must suck.

Yeah, it does.

Come on, back to it.

Fine.

Sandra, I can't believe it. David's left
me again.

What? That's like the fifth time.

Something's got to change.

It already has. With Smart Meal, the
world's leading recipe box, getting your

life back on track one meal at a time.

Is that Jenny?

Jenny.

Harassing the general public? What are
you doing?

I just had the worst first date I've
ever had.

Actually, the worst first date anyone
has ever had.

Well, I don't think that's true.

The guy was more interested in the
waitress the whole time we were there.

Actually got her number right in front
of me. And then he invited her onto his

boat later.

There was no mention of a boat when he
asked me out. Not even a mention of any

boat. No, oh, hey, by the way, I have a
boat. Do you like sushi?

Nothing. Well, at least he had a boat.

I once went out with a guy who had no
shoes.

He didn't believe in them.

Who doesn't believe in shoes?

Well, at least he didn't ask out another
woman right under your nose.

I think that justifies me drowning my
sorrows at 2 .30 on a Thursday with a

popsicle.

The thing is, I've never really dated
before.

I was with my ex for 15 years.

We started dating in college and broke
up three months ago now.

It was the right thing to do. I mean, he
was a horrible person and...

I'm pathetic, aren't I?

No!

I'll be straight with you, Jen.

Your date story there, it did make me
sad.

And with all that new information you
just gave me about your non -existent

dating history is even worse.

Terrible, in fact.

And I'm guessing you haven't developed
your dating side since your last

relationship.

But you know what?

All of this is about to change.

So I'm going to need you to set that
down.

Hand it over.

Get ready to take notes.

Oh, mental notes. I just need you to
focus, because this advice is usually

free.

Do you want my help, Jenny?

Of course you do.

Why do I want to help you?

I don't know, because I'm bored, because
I need a new project, because Lisa is a

lost cause.

Hey! He smells like dust.

But you?

You've got potential, and I'm going to
make something out of you.

Any questions?

I'm great. How are you doing today?

Can I do a regular oat latte, please?
Yeah, sure. Thank you.

Do you want to... No, it's okay. I'll
get my own.

Actually, I needed to talk to you.

Jenny asked me to do your headshots.

Oh, well, you don't have to do my
headshots. Because she needs them ASAP.

but I can always just do them on my...
And she doesn't want you to take

ones on your phone.

They wouldn't be terrible. They'd be
pretty... Tomorrow sounds good to you.

I'll be there.

See you then.

Can't wait.

Make that two regular oat lattes,
please. Okay.

Thank you.

The library's two doors down, you know.

Me? Oh, the library. Yeah.

Yeah. Yeah, the library. I know.

I go there all the time.

But, you know, if they close at 5 p .m.,
what about all the folks who want to

enjoy a cocktail and a good book on a
Friday night?

Ah, the forgotten few.

I'm Will.

Jenny.

Hi.

Hi.

Where have you been? We've been waiting
for you. I was at the bar.

I just met the most amazing guy. He was
reading Moby Dick.

Who goes to a bar to read?

I like that about him.

People only go to bars to read if they
have no one to talk to or they're trying

to seem more interesting than they
actually are. Which one?

Look, I like a good book as much as the
next person, but going to a bar to read

is like eating soup in a movie theater.
You just don't do it. I mean, as a very

interesting person, I'm going to have to
go with Scar on this one.

It's just not the vibe.

And the lighting is all wrong.

I liked him. Maybe he's just shy and
still putting himself out there. I don't

know. I felt something there and thought
I could see things maybe going

somewhere. Excuse me? Not for a
relationship or anything.

Good, because I've known this sidewalk
longer. But maybe a relationship down

line. You've got to be kidding me.

Like in Serendipity, when Kate
Beckinsale meets John Cusack just out

gloves. And then, years later, fate
brings them back together on the ice

remember? This is not Serendipity, and I
need you to know that.

I know, but... Look, if it's fate that
you're after, let's just put

it to the test.

That's not what I had in mind. I know,
but...

It's too early for you to get back into
a relationship.

Can I not be the judge of that?

Clearly not.

And I need you to make a drastic change
because you are attracting the wrong

men.

Couldn't I just held on to that? It had
to be dramatic.

Not.

Again. A cacao ceremony is nothing to
sneer about.

All I want to know is do you really need
the gong?

The healing vibration of the gong gives
us a more grounded practice.

What does that even mean?

Why don't you try it?

Open your heart and offer it up to the
universe.

Tell it what you're grateful for.

I'd be grateful for sleeping in past 6 a
.m. And your intention for the day? I

intend to destroy that gong.

I don't suppose you picked up anything
else off the grocery list?

No.

But I did use your credit cards.

Oh, good.

So I'm the one funding this... this
breakdown.

And that's what I'm grateful for.

I'm meant to be making my boss more
visually acceptable to the outside world

today. He couldn't have picked up a
yogurt. Not visually acceptable.

Helping her find her authentic self. Big
difference.

And be nice to her today, okay?

She's not like you. She's shy and
sensitive.

She has feelings.

I have feelings.

Yes. But when you hide behind these
little jokes and snarky comments all the

time, sometimes even you forget that.

I get why you do it. I'm just saying.

Go easy on her.

That's all.

I can't make any promises, but I will
try.

Enjoy your little chocolate party.

It's a cacao ceremony!

It's the same thing!

Hand it over.

What? You know what.

Hand it over.

What? My... Give it to me now.

Three, two... All right, all right,
here.

You'll thank me later.

Oh.

Best date spot in town.

Capriccio's, by the way. Never fails.

It's time to shop.

Not half bad.

Not half bad.

I'm a knockout.

Don't mind the spiritual healer.

Welcome to my sound bath.

Let the waves of sound wash over you and
cleanse your soul of its daily

stresses. You know?

Some level of stress is actually quite
good for you. You know, being open

-minded and allowing new people into
your life to change it for the better

be good for you too, Scarlett.

You'll learn that someday.

Take a seat over there, and I'm just
going to get set up. Okay.

Good choice.

It was between this and Lisa's teen pop
album. I went with the safe option.

Wise.

Besides, I need you to relax because you
clearly don't like having your photo

taken. Well, no, especially by a woman
who, frankly, terrifies me.

And now I'm all alone in her lair.

Look at the camera. Not me.

Why do I terrify you?

Well, for one thing, you're just so
mean.

And that's terrifying.

Yeah, for most people it is, yes. But
not you, apparently.

What are you afraid of?

Besides joy and the sound of laughter.

Chip nails?

Chip nails?

Yeah. Chip nails, wrinkled clothes,
everything that doesn't make you look

perfect.

And that's it?

What do you want me to say? Rats on the
subway?

No, no, it's good to know.

It's weird.

But it's good to know.

So tell me, when did you know you wanted
to be a pianist?

Oh, uh, in college.

I majored in history, but I didn't
really like it, so I spent most of my

music school, and I never really left.

What about you?

When did you decide that photography was
your thing?

When my dad walked out.

Do you remember those wind -up
disposable cameras we were all obsessed

we were, like, seven?

Yeah?

Well, I had one of those. And after

that, it just became easier to see the
world through this tiny little lens and

to face it head on, I guess.

Probably not the therapist -approved way
of handling it, but hey.

And photographing buildings and cities
just made sense because they have a kind

of hidden baggage, too, I guess.

And, um, yeah. They also can't say no to
you taking their picture, which helped

a lot.

Also, I don't like people, so... Makes
sense.

You know what?

Let's go to the roof.

To the roof?

Yeah.

Oh, yeah. Come.

I found my love in Avalon.

Besides...

I left my love in Avalon and I sailed, I

sailed away.

I dream of him and Avalon from dusk till

dawn.

From dusk till dawn.

And so I think I'll travel on to

Avalon.

So? Tell me, you couldn't give me
something, sweetheart?

You know your mother loves all those
little details.

All those little details?

Shut up.

What did you say, honey? I didn't hear
you.

Yeah, go ahead and say that again,
Willie.

Yeah, Mom. It's Lucas.

Hello, Lucas, dear.

Hello, Mom. How are you?

It's such a shame that Lucas has to
leave right now.

Yeah. You just said that, didn't you?
You have to go.

You're running late.

OK. All right. Bye, Lucas, dear.

Bye -bye.

OK.

Mom, I don't know what else. to say, I
gave her my number, and she hasn't

me yet, I guess.

I don't know. Call me crazy. I just
think that's a no.

And that's it, huh? You're just going to
give up, right?

Oh, come on.

There could be all kinds of reasons why
she hasn't called you.

Maybe she lost your number, and you know
what? She is searching for it right

this very instant. Maybe she... Maybe
she lost her cell phone, or... Oh.

Maybe she asked... Stephanie brought it
into the shower with her.

You know, your father did that one.

Oh, honey, maybe there was a disaster at
work, and it is just taking up all her

time. I get it. I get it, Mom. I do. I
really do, okay? Thank you.

Just don't rule her out yet, okay?

Okay. Okay.

Thanks, Mom. I really do. I got to go
right now, so... Bye -bye, honey. I love

you. Bye. Love you, too.

Uh -oh.

Is somebody having lady troubles? Oh,
come on. Okay, fine. Jump aboard the

dating advice train. Next stop, my life
is in shambles.

You're not going to like this, but Mom
is totally right. Oh, come on. I know.

Now, there can be a thousand reasons why
she hasn't called you back, including

the fact that she has a life.

Okay. It's only been two days.

You're right. Give her a chance.

And then if you still haven't heard
anything from her...

You've got to find a way to see her in
person to see where you stand.

Thank you for that.

You're welcome.

Okay. Yeah?

Oh!

Swish. That's what I'm talking about.
You're gorgeous.

Get out of here. Bye.

I brought coffee.

I know how much you like drinking
lattes. I paid for it, so... I do,

Come sit.

You think that one's bad?

Take a look at this.

Oh, my God, it's awful.

Is that really what I look like?

It's like I'm in physical pain.

They get better.

See?

Oh.

Yeah. I actually look pleased to be
alive in that one.

Can I get a copy of that one?

Sure.

I've actually starred the success ones,
in my opinion.

Here.

That's the nicest one, I think.

In terms of lighting and everything...

They're all going to be on the hard
drive, though. Okay.

It's amazing.

Thank you so much.

I mean, considering what you were
working with.

You're not that bad.

Dang it.

I think I left the hard drive at my
apartment.

When did you need them by?

Today.

Really? Sorry.

Okay.

Come on, then.

Yep.

Thanks again for all these.

Don't mention it.

Hey, guys!

Hi, Lisa.

Uh, bye, Lisa.

No, no, no, no, no. Stay for dinner,
Lucas.

It's takeout night, so you're safe from
our cooking.

Every night is takeout night.

Uh, sure, yeah, I'll stay. But it's on
me as a thank you.

I don't know. Maybe it's a
collaboration.

I'll get it.

I'm going to go help her out.

Oh,

no, no, no, no, no.

Which way?

Behind the pillow. Yeah, okay.

Don't say anything.

No, no, we're good. Oh,

hey, didn't see you.

Hey, do you remember when we were little
and Millie Riley would push your head

into the sandbox?

Yeah, thank you for reminding me of that
wonderful childhood memory.

You're welcome.

But she did that because she actually
liked you.

Yeah, she did.

Do people still do that as adults?

Did somebody push your head in the
sandbox? No.

No.

I just mean, like, do people still
pretend like they're mean when in

actuality they like you?

Well, that depends.

On what? On if they're a psychopath.

Right. Normal functioning people in
society don't go around being horrible

the people they want to date because
unlike preschool, you can just leave.

You know, you don't have to stick
around.

Why? Who is it?

Somebody from work.

Okay, and she's being mean to you?

Well, yeah, she's, uh, she's mean to
everybody.

Aside from her boss, who she kind of,
like, wants me to ask on a date.

But the other night, she was, uh,
different.

Do you like her?

No. No, no,

no.

I just haven't figured her out yet.

Generally speaking, I don't think girls
usually tell boys they like to go on

dates with other people.

So.

Yeah, you're right.

So, how should

I do it?

I mean, I don't even know the kind of
things he likes. Hence the date.

Yeah, I know, but I don't know if he's
like a dinner and a movie kind of guy or

a late night cocktail kind of guy.

I mean, he does work in bars.

No, Lucas is definitely the low -key
kind of guy. You know, he'd rather joke

around than go to a fancy dinner at a
stuck -up restaurant, despite the kinds

places that he works at.

Like the events I planned?

Yeah. Like the events you planned. But,
you know, he's old school. And not in

the stuffy way.

Just in the... He puts uniqueness over
novelty.

I think the key to him is just keeping
it laid back.

Old school.

You got all that from him already?

Yeah. I guess so.

didn't need to come meet me. I would
have seen you at home.

I had to get plant food for the little
guys.

I hope you know what you're doing.

Yep. Apparently they need more than just
water. Can you believe it?

Scarlett. What?

Come on.

What do you want me to say? That you
should be asking Lucas out.

Not Jenny.

I don't do relationships and you know
that.

So why should I stop Jenny, my boss,
remember, from asking Lucas out?

Who would have already asked me out by
now if he actually liked me?

Listen, I know you're used to guys
practically fainting at the sight of

mean, I got a little lightheaded when I
first met you myself.

At least we were eight.

Exactly.

But my point is, maybe you like Lucas
because he's different. He clearly likes

you. I don't. He doesn't. This is all
just a flutter. It'll pass.

Besides, I need the work with Jenny and
Joan.

So I don't want anything to mess that
up.

So, if Jenny wants to ask him out, if
Joan wants to ask him out, if Joan's dog

Pepe wants to ask him out, I will be the
first one to hand Lucas over, okay?

You know what?

I'm going to get some fresh air.

That's what plants are for.

Hey, I know where you live.

Jenny showed me the photos you took of
Lucas, by the way.

He's a good -looking young man, isn't
he?

Yeah, I mean, I've seen worse.

I gave Jen a little nudge in his
direction the other night.

She's been so shaken by the breakup, and
he seems like a nice boy. What do you

think? She did mention that, actually.

Oh, good.

I know I shouldn't ask this, but she can
be a bit shy. So if you can, I

don't know, work the magic behind the
scenes. I am waving my wand as we speak.

of those champagne glasses.

I'm just going to check the label. No,
you are not.

Tonight, you are not an event planner.

You are just Jenny. So no harassing
other women for crockery

because we're here to have a good time.

Besides, I like spending time with you,
and you're going to have fun tonight.

It's getting you back on the scene.

Wow.

And you're a really nice person. I
actually like spending time with you.

compliments are almost making me
uncomfortable.

I'm just saying that there are certain
things that we need to focus our energy

on.

Tonight, you are not going to be
yourself.

Instead, you are going to be Jenny's
cool older sister who likes listening to

vinyls and staying out past 10 p .m. on
the weeknights.

And when you start chatting up with
guys, don't try so hard because short

answers are mysterious.

But not in the way that you say yes or
no, because those people are the worst.

What else? Oh, don't actually laugh at
their jokes, unless they're funny, which

they usually aren't.

And, oh, always, always, always excuse
yourself early.

Okay?

Off you go.

So, basically, just be a terrible
person.

A terribly awesome person.

Not bad.

Just, all this, it's not me.

I'm not a 12 numbers on a napkin kind of
girl.

And there's nothing wrong with that.

I'm a big fan of it personally.

I just, I know I want something more
than that.

I mean, does all this really make you
feel good?

Confidence is the most powerful weapon a
woman can have.

And you have come so far. Do not give up
now.

I'm not.

Because I'm going to get one more number
tonight.

Whose? Lucas's.

Well, you already have his number. He
works for you, remember?

No, I mean, I'm going to ask him out.

I'm going to do it.

Tonight. Tonight.

Are you sure?

No. God, this is stupid, right? I mean,
there's no way he'd ever like me.

I mean, look at him.

And then look at me.

Hey.

Hey, of course he would.

And I know that I don't normally say
nice things, but he would be so lucky to

have you.

So I think if you like him, you should
go for it.

And watch him say yes.

I'm really concerned about you. Are you
feeling okay?

And what kind of evil, wicked schemes
are we planning tonight?

Helping friends, buying love, making
dreams come true. You know, the usual.

Lucas, do you want to go out later?

Like on a date?

Oh, uh, sure, yeah.

I'll get off at 10.

See you at 10.

Perfect.

It worked.

That was amazing.

I didn't have to do too much.

I'm talking to guy after guy about
nothing, really.

I just realized I want something more
meaningful.

So I just went for it. Good for you.

If only all our thought processes made
such cold, hard sense.

I just want to be with someone I like
again. You know, someone I can see a

future with.

Who I can fall in love with.

Ryan Reynolds is the only man I've ever
truly loved.

Oh, if you could just meet me, I know
we'd be happy together.

Oh, I'm not sure his wife would agree
with that.

She'd soon forget about him.

Oh, well, that would be something. You'd
have to tell me your secret sometime,

Lisa. No secret. Just my magnetic
personality.

But, Scarlett, seriously, haven't you
ever thought about pursuing anything

any of the guys you've been with?

No.

Never. Well, then when was your last
serious relationship?

I've never had one last more than a few
weeks. On and off.

You've never been in a long -term
relationship?

Now, why does that sound like a very bad
person's done a very bad thing?

Oh, no, I'm sorry. I'm just surprised.

Ryan values a long -term relationship.
That's why he's a keeper.

Hate to love and leave you both, but
I've got to run.

I've got big things to do before the
launch.

Who's your celebrity crush?

Hey, Lucas.

Hey, hey.

You remember how you told me to go see
that girl in person?

Yeah.

Well, I've got a plan.

Oh, okay.

The whole of New York City, and here you
are.

I've really got to stop telling people
about this place.

But what can I say? It is the best in
town.

Yeah, Jenny's been going on about this
place, so we figured we should try it.

Oh, my gosh.

You've got a date tonight.

Yeah, we figured we'd celebrate the
press launch.

You're welcome to join us if you like.
Uh, no. No, I mean, it's just... You

know, it's your date. You don't want me
in a third wheel.

Hi, Scarlett.

I can see why you love this place so
much.

Get the steak.

Trust me.

We should try a double date here
sometime.

That would be fun.

Yes, I'd love that.

No, I don't think so.

But you guys have fun.

Jenny and Lucas are on another date. I
told you.

I know. What do I do?

Well, you're going to have to figure it
out fast.

How?

Actually spend some time with them.

Why did I agree to this again? I don't
do double dates. But that's what happens

when you have a couple of friends.

Oh, please.

You are not my friend.

I must admit, I'm surprised you even
agreed to a blind date.

I didn't.

I lost the bet with Lisa over who could
eat the most peas with chopsticks.

That girl's got freakishly nimble
fingers.

Or maybe deep down.

What you really want is to settle down
with a nice young man.

No, I don't have a deep down.

And... Where is Jenny?

Oh.

It's perfect. He is a male you.

Look away or he'll know we're here.

Sorry, I hate to break it to you, but...
Wow.

Not many women look like their Instagram
photo. But you.

And Croatia 2004.

You must be Nate.

An absolute pleasure to meet you.

Um, this is nuts, because, um, my editor
was at your PR launch event, and she

wants me to write a feature about it.
And you, obviously.

What? If that's okay.

Oh, my God.

Absolutely.

That'd be amazing publicity for us.
Yeah, that's what I was thinking.

Take a seat.

Oh, sure.

Um, yeah, and I would have called and
planned ahead to meet you, but, well, I

didn't have your number.

Oh, yeah.

No, that's no problem.

I kind of lost yours.

Well, it got thrown away. Not by me.

Anyway, it was a whole thing.

All I know is that there's a four in it.

Yeah, there is a four in it.

You're a tenth of the way there.

But listen, I can get your contact
details and we can plan this for a

time if this is no good.

Oh, no, no, no.

Jenny just messaged.

She can't make it.

Whatever happens at this table, stays at
this table.

If you'll excuse me.

Actually, I have to go to the bathroom.

You can't leave me here with him.

I have been in the presence of that man
for a whole five minutes, 40 seconds

longer than I deserve to be.

So, I don't get it. I live the same
hours as you, and I don't get any time.

Uh, no.

No, you've got jokes, but I'm definitely
not going to win.

Well, you're afraid to get your hair
wet?

this kind of stuff, so I'd rather spare
people from death.

Go!

Oh my gosh. Let

me help you out. There we go.

This is a video for you. No, it's not.

Good job. Good game.

This is why you don't take me here.

I told you. It's really not good. And
now there's a lot of people that are

watching.

Oh.

Can I interest anyone in a hot dog?

On me.

Yep. Swing it this way around. Bring it
back. That's what I call falling attack.

All right. So let's just get this clear
once and for all.

So even when you were bad at something.

You are the absolute worst at it. Is
that it?

Yeah,

seems like that.

What about you?

What about me?

I feel like I don't really know anything
about you.

Well, that's a good thing.

But also not true. We know that my taste
in music is much better than yours.

Okay.

But really, I mean, where are you from?
What is your favorite New York moment?

Oh, no, I have a good one.

What is your deepest, darkest secret?

Ooh, my deepest, darkest secret?

Yeah, or something deep.

Uh, I got deeper trust issues.

Don't we all?

Uh... My family is everything.

I don't really have any friends because
my entire life I've dedicated to my

family.

Well, that's kind of sad.

Hey.

Remind me again why I'm telling somebody
with an emotional range of a teaspoon

all day.

Oh, hey, now that's rude.

Yeah, well, you hurt me first. Well, you
hurt me second. Okay, well, we're doing

this one.

And my last question is, Can I give you
my number again?

Oh.

I'm kind of seeing someone right now.

Oh. Yeah, no, that's... Yeah, obviously,
look at you. Obviously, you're seeing

someone.

That's fine. That's totally fine.

It's fine.

Is it getting hot in here?

I'm really sorry.

Don't apologize.

You don't have to do that. It's okay.

Obviously, it's totally fine.

I think I got everything I need for the
interview.

Actually, do you have any photos that I
could use for it?

My photographer Scarlett has taken some
amazing photos.

I'll give you her details.

I have to go to the bathroom, but I'll
be right back.

Okay.

What are you looking at?

Alright, what do we think? Should we go
on the ferris wheel?

Actually, I think I'm going to head
home.

I want to make sure Jenny gets home
safe.

Oh, sure.

But... Can I have the big bear?

I don't think it'll fit in my apartment,
so... Okay, yeah.

Bye. See you.

I had fun tonight.

And then he shoved this massive bear in
my face and left.

Well, something must have happened.

So then I saw a text from Joan thanking
me for helping Jenny get the guy.

No. Which, in my defense, he did already
know about.

I just think that he thought it was more
of a joke than a genuine plan.

If it were me, I'd be furious.

Thanks. Yeah, really helpful.

I mean, to have this earth... shattering
connection with someone, only to find

out it was some covert love operation
between them and their boss's mom?

I mean, it's all a bit much.

It wasn't exactly like that. I mean,
it's almost like a betrayal.

All right. The deception, the
dishonesty.

I mean, that's hardly grounds for a
friendship, let alone something else.

Especially for someone with deep -rooted
trust issues.

Yep. You really hammer that point home
now.

I think I just need to distance myself
as much as possible from Lucas and

Starting tonight.

Things have gotten too complicated, and
I don't do complicated.

Oh, imagine you having to experience a
really human emotion.

Exactly. And you're not the first person
to tell me that this week.

So, I think it'd be best if I just sit
back and let all of these natural

feelings of love and desire between you
and Lucas, all these things, just blow

over.

That way no one gets hurt.

That way they don't get hurt.

What about you?

I'm fine.

Oh, we won't be needing these. It's just
the two of us.

Thank you.

I invited Scarlett, but my mom's
prepping her for some big shoot,

Well, John comes first.

What?

Nothing. Forget I said anything.

She's a bit work -obsessed, if you ask
me.

You wouldn't say that if she were a guy.

Oh, I would.

Oh, I would.

Like it's not her ambition or it's not
her aspirations that are the issue here.

It's the way she goes about doing it.

What's that supposed to mean?

I just don't think she cares who she
hurts on her way up.

That's all.

What you having?

I'm not a fish.

Oh, I can't decide.

Hey.

Uh, I was thinking.

So my parents are going to be in town
tonight.

And, uh, you know, I was thinking maybe
you want to meet them.

Yeah, like I've met your mom however
many times so I think it's only fair

you met mine Hi

you

This has everything on it, but I'm gonna
need it back when you're done because

it's the one I'm giving Jenny Sure.

Thanks. Okay. I got it

I'll give it right back to you.

Okay.

There's my boy! Oh, hi, sweetie.

How you doing?

Look at you. You are looking so well, my
love. Oh, thank you.

Hey, Dad.

Grandma.

Hi, dear.

Every time I see you, you're taller.

And, Will, you must introduce us to this
lovely young lady. Oh, no, no, no, no.

This is Scarlett.

Scarlett's a photographer, and she
brought up her photos for an article I'm

writing. Whatever you say, dear. I would
love for you to join us, Scarlett. No,

that's very kind of you, but... She has
other plans.

Yeah, work. I have a work thing.

They're making you go back to work now
at this hour.

Yeah, afraid so. My boss is this crazy
workaholic type.

And that's my baby.

Come here.

Look at you. You are so, so handsome.
You're so beautiful.

Me next. Hello.

And you're taller too.

I sense the pattern.

What are you doing here? Well, I was
hoping that Scarlett would join us for

dinner.

Why? Why?

Because your brother wants her to stay.
That's why. I really don't. Sorry about

that. Hello, everyone.

Jenny.

Lucas is the guy you're dating?

Wait, hold up. You two know each other?

Wait, are you two?

No.

Scarlett brought over photos for the
article I'm writing about Jenny.

Apparently Scarlett has to go back to
work tonight because her boss is making

her. What?

Apparently her boss is some kind of
crazy workaholic. Actually, that is

my boss.

Hi.

Well, that is settled.

Lucas, introduce me to this woman,
please. How long have you been doing a

feature on Jenny?

I am Jenny.

Oh, Jenny. It's so nice to meet you.

And you, Mrs. Sharp. How long have you
been working for her? Please, just call

me Grace.

For, like, two weeks.

Hold up.

If you guys are brothers, do you guys
not, like, communicate?

And this is Martin. Martin, say hello to
Jenny.

Hi. Hello, Jenny. And my mother, Agatha.

Hi, Agatha.

Nice to meet you. Oh, and you are not
tall.

Is anybody else, like, really confused
right now?

If I'm doing this, so are you.

This is gonna be fun.

Oh, boy.

On the menu tonight is beef bourguignon,

dauphinoise potatoes, and spring
vegetables.

Delicious, sweetheart.

Excellent.

And how long till it's ready, honey?

More wine, anyone?

Yes. Yes, please.

Great.

Just put it on the table.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you, Jenny.

It's fine. Okay.

There you go.

Oh, one more.

Um, I'll just get you another one.

My daffy noirs didn't quite go as
planned. Oh.

Oh, would you mind passing me the wine,
Scarlet?

Of course. How rude of me. I've been
keeping it all to myself.

That's a surprise.

What's that now?

Oh, I just thought you didn't even
really like the wine.

Now you're trying to take it all for
yourself, even though you have

Would you like the wine back, dear?

No. You go ahead.

Why don't I just open up another bottle,
huh?

Rosé?

This game has become a bit of a family
tradition.

Okay. All right. I assume everyone else
knows the rules.

Yes. Yes. Okay.

I think we ought to split up into three
teams. So, Mom and Dad, you're a team.

Lucas, Jenny, you're a team.

And Scarlett and I will also be a team.

Yay. Yay. Okay?

Okay. Okay.

Okay.

Nature.

Oh, this will take no time. This is what
Scarlet likes to steal from everyone.

Oh, wine!

No, Tom, that's not nature, is it?

Grapes. Come on, Lucas. Gotta guess
something.

What is she, uh, what is it?

Clock ticking. Nature. What do people
steal? Hearts, hearts, hearts.

You would say that, wouldn't you? Time.

The correct answer was thunder. She
steals everyone's thunder.

Right. I think it's probably my turn.

Uh, I actually think it's mine.

Set the timer, Will.

Hmm.

Random. Uh, it's world.

Random it is.

Don't worry, Will. Let her cheat. She
can't help herself.

Then. Is what Jenny pleads when, in
fact, she knows exactly what she is

Famous novel by Edith Wharton, Age of...
Innocence!

Right.

Person. This person thinks they're so
much of a heartthrob, they can train

people in finding a date when they've
never been in a relationship themselves.

Also, person.

This... person should get off their high
horse because they've in fact only been

in one relationship their whole life,
which by the way sounded toxic as hell

a complete waste of an entire decade.

And even with all that deep and
meaningful relationship experience, they

can't go out on a date without a guy
asking for the waitress instead.

Scarlett, that's enough.

At least I'm not in love with the guy my
supposed friend is dating.

She's the mean woman from work?

No. You'd rather just date your
boyfriend's big brother. That's much

told me I couldn't go after him.

Wait, what?

Wait, wait. You're into my brother? I
must admit, I am totally confused.

Martin!

You don't have to listen to what I say.
You are a grown woman. You can make your

own decisions.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Let me get this
straight.

You were driving me away from Will,
falling for Lucas.

Well, at the same time, trying to set me
and Lucas up? Okay, people really need

to stop phrasing it like that. What is
wrong with you? What, are you so afraid

of your own feelings you organize this
entire charade?

Get it?

Not entirely.

There were other factors involved.

Like what?

Like Joan.

What?

Joan and Scarlett have been trying to
set us up from the very beginning, which

only makes Scarlett happy because she's
been trying to get close to your mother

since day one.

I thought you were kidding, and then I
saw the text.

It's true.

I admit it, but things change, and I
tried to distance myself from you two,

which was working before this guy
started introducing me as his secret

girlfriend to the in -laws.

You know what? I can't even be around
you right now. I'm gonna go. Wait,

I... I really don't think you should be
the one to leave.

Lucas.

I think you should go.

What did I miss?

What happened to you?

Why do you look so awful?

Because an awful, awful thing happened
last night. So I'm going to need you to

make some of your friend's toast, Jack.
Well, you're going to have to tell me

every little detail so that I know how
big a portion you get.

Well, let's see.

Will is Lucas's brother.

Oh.

And I was there when Lucas, Jenny, and
his whole family, including his elderly

grandmother, showed up for a reunion.

Oh, please tell me you just left them to
it. Oh, I wanted to. But Will's mom

made me stay because she was convinced
that I was Will's crush or something,

which, as we know, is Jenny. Jenny!
Jeez, this just gets worse and worse.

Long story short, Lucas knows that I
like him.

And Will and Jenny know that they like
each other. They also know that I tried

to push them apart.

And it was all to get close to Joan.

And so they all hate me.

So, how big of a portion does that get
me?

Oh, this is bigger than French toast.

No. Oh, yes.

There's only one thing for it.

We start today's session by giving
thanks. And I want you to do this

Thank you.

Thank you, Mama Cacao, for giving us
this

sacred cacao.

And now we thank the elements.

You know what?

I just don't think... Scarlett Jones!

Sit back down!

Now, I didn't want to have to do this,
but I'm going to give you some tough

right now.

I know this hippy -dippy stuff isn't for
you, but it means something to me.

So couldn't you, for like... One second,
open your mind to the possibility that

it may do you some good.

I know your dad leaving was hard.

But he did a real number on you.

He turned you into this guarded,
paranoid, afraid of any embarrassment

at all person.

And that is just not the girl I first
shared my juice box with.

So, we have a lot of soul searching to
do in the

next six hours.

And we haven't even gotten to the
shamanic drumming yet.

I brought this for you.

You forgot it at our place last night.

I also brought you this.

Do not tell him I told you this.

But he's one of the good ones.

The best, actually. So, if you do like
him, he won't let you down.

Thank you.

So, should I come by later, or are you
going to go with another piano player

that, you know, you didn't get into a
weird love quadruple with?

I was, but they're all looked up, so...

Guess you're going to have to do until
then.

Thank you.

And you know, if you like Scarlett, you
should just go for it.

You two are a good fit.

I think I knew that all along.

And everything we said about each other,
last night aside, she's been a real

good friend to me.

It wasn't all an act.

She's a pretty bad liar.

She wouldn't have quit working for my
mom if she had just been in it for

herself. She quit?

Yeah, last night.

I did not see that coming.

Catch you later.

See ya.

Hey, see you tonight.

However, the most astonishing thing
about this brand new venue might just be

owner, Jenny Clark.

As I sit opposite this remarkable woman,
I can't help but notice how she

brightens the place with her own lovely
light.

A woman who knows a little something
about burning the candle at both ends,

which even the most cursory glance at
her resume will prove.

She possesses a disarming charm without
even knowing it and effortlessly brings

elegance to the commonplace.

Hello?

Hi, Will.

It's Jenny.

Okay, you've got to ask yourself the
important questions.

One.

Are you in love with Lucas?

Yes. That much is obvious.

Two. Do you secretly really care about
Jenny and are worried that you might

ruined your friendship forever?

Yes.

Are these two relationships salvageable?

Yes. Because they both truly love you. I
can see it in their eyes.

Three.

have to quit working with Joan?

Me?

Probably not.

But who doesn't love a grand gesture?

And we'll get you back in there.

I'll talk with her.

Four.

How are we gonna do all this?

Well, I can tell you for certain that
your pride's gonna take a big hit, but

that's long overdue anyway.

Ooh!

How about this?

This is it. The moment we've been
waiting for.

And hey, even if things don't go exactly
as planned... Repeat after me.

I am not defi... Defined by a moment.

I am not defined by a moment.

Hey, Cap, Depper, the son of Depper.

Hurry, Scarlet, hurry.

Come on, we don't want to be too late.

Good evening, everyone.

I know, I've got this.

Pie again.

Wow, it looks incredible here tonight,
doesn't it?

You're probably wondering who this
random elevator emerging stranger is,

is fair.

I'm Jenny's photographer.

And friend, I hope.

You see, the thing is, I have made a
real fool of myself for the last, well,

my whole life.

if we're being totally honest here, and
I've taken my friends for granted.

I've used people to get what I want,
relying on their willingness to let

in, which is something that I can't do
for the life of me.

So if anyone has any tips on that,
please see me after.

But I know that that's the only reason
I've only ever had one true friend in my

life.

So then, when another one came along, I
think like I always do. No, I...

I convinced myself that she was going to
let me down as well.

And that is my own issue that I am
dealing with through chocolate and

and a spirit guide named Lisa.

But the problem is when you're always
assuming that people are going to let

down, you actually end up letting them
down instead.

And even though there were definitely
some...

fashion and dating and general life
lessons she absolutely did need to hear.

really do stand by that.

She actually didn't need my help at all
because she is pretty great just as she

is.

I mean, look at what she can achieve
when you leave her to it.

And that's with me throwing a jazz
pianist at her, especially one that has

me feel something that I have never,
ever felt before.

And I have found that you can reason
with yourself as much as you'd like, but

sometimes it doesn't make a blind bit of
a difference, even though that person

might be completely incompetent, really
quite annoying, actually, and who still

uses a filofax. I mean, where do you
even buy those nowadays?

The point is that despite that person
being so wrong for you in so many ways,

and despite the fact...

That falling in love with them is
terrifying.

The thought of watching Ryan Reynolds
movie marathons every night is much

scarier.

So, I know that I have let you both
down, but would you maybe consider not

hating me? Because I really, really
started liking you guys.

So, to my friend Jenny.

who I tried so hard to change, but who
ended up changing me instead.

And to Lucas, who really, really needs
to make a change to an electronic

calendar ASAP.

Here's Jenny and Lucas.

To Jenny and Lucas.

See that?

All down to the power of the five.

So, I was wondering if you maybe want to
go out on a date sometime with

me?

What are you doing tomorrow night?

Well, you have got your big job with
Joan tomorrow.

I spoke with her, and she'd be happy to
have you back.

Wow. Yeah, well, she is pretty into me.

Yeah, well, that makes two of us.

Besides the bay I left my love in

Avalon And I sailed, I sailed away I
dream

of him and Avalon From dusk till dawn

of him and Avalon from Dove.