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On an average weekday,

the New York City Subway carries

roughly four million people.

That's four million trips

on over 6,000 train cars through 423 stations.

With all those variables, no two journeys are ever the same,

and missing that important connection is all too common.

But finding someone, a real connection against those odds.

Sorry. Excuse me.

Do we leave it up to fate?

Or...

try harder?

I know banana and chili doesn't sound right, but trust me.

I so love that you want to share,

but we have to finish this conversation.

What, about how amazing we are together?

I mean, I... I know I think that you are.

Well, obviously.

Yes. You know, I think you're amazing,

but that's not what we're talking about.

- Mmm. Mmm. - See?

Sweet and spicy, just like you, Emma.

Oh wow. That's really good.

Leo, I love you, but you have to stop procrastinating.

That's just part of my process.

Yeah. And a part of my process

is making sure you meet your deadline.

I thought we were friends.

We are.

And at one point, we were more than that.

- Yeah. - Mmhm.

That's way before I was a gallerist

telling you to hurry up.

We can't have a blank space on the wall at our opening,

and that's what we're going to have

if you don't get to work and finish your pieces.

Eh, two out of three are already done.

That's a gift to everyone.

Okay. I bet the fabulous Friedrich won't even notice.

No, probably not, but he hired

me to run his pet project.

You mean his entire gallery.

Yes, while he's gone and I intend to make it great.

The opening is on the 18th, okay?

So get to work.

Because Friedrich asked me to check out another artist

who I bet could replace you for the opening

if you don't finish in time.

Yes, boss.

But no more pastries for you.

Oh.

Mmm.

Intensely focused.

That's what I noticed about you from day one, Maia.

You see something you want, you go get it.

Kind of have to when you're an investment banker.

But likewise, Conrad.

That's why we make such a great team.

You've helped a lot of companies with their IPO.

We make a great team outside of the office, too.

Yeah, about that. Um...

Look, I know we deal with hard numbers all day,

studying them, analyzing them.

But when it comes to...

love and relationships, I feel like it should be more...

instant, don't you?

- Which part? - The connection.

I just feel like we should be connected

on a much deeper level by now.

You're talking about love?

It's been four weeks.

- Exactly. - That's nothing.

My parents met in line at a bagel shop.

By the time they got to the cream cheese, they knew.

That was it.

They've been happily married ever since.

So that's what you're looking for?

Some sort of lightning bolt situation?

Well, I think you kind of need it, don't you?

To go the distance?

Then why did you wait this long to say anything?

I just was hoping to be proven wrong.

Look, Maia, you know I think you're great.

That's irrefutable.

As for all the other stuff?

Good luck with the bagels.

Okay.

I cannot believe he's behind again.

Like there's no pressure.

I mean, does he know

how many artists there are in New York City?

Mmm... 17,852?

That was rhetorical, Hazel, but yeah.

Yeah, I think I'd buy that. - Yeah.

It's just-it's like he thinks he's doing us a favor

by showing up at all. His ego knows no bounds.

Right. And somehow you still dated him.

For, like, a hot minute.

And only because he has excellent taste.

Oh, right. What, in art?

In everything. In music, food, clothes.

Yeah. And he clearly knows it.

Yeah. And that, unfortunately, is my dating pool.

Fun to be around, but nothing deeper.

Right. Flaky artists, the best humanity has to offer.

And we wonder why I'm still single at 34.

Aren't you 35?

Oh, thank you, Sid, I was rounding down.

That's what brothers-in-law are for.

Babe, sometimes you just don't need to say things.

Noted for next time.

Okay, and 35 is still young!

- Not as young as me. - Ooh.

I so love sharing this tiny apartment with you guys.

The way our house search is going,

I'm gonna ignore that sarcasm and take it at face value.

Anyways, I'm just saying you have time, right?

You already have a job that you love.

I do, and I so wish that was enough.

But we only get one go around, right?

And I want to experience all the things.

Marriage, kids, art on the fridge

as well as art on the walls.

Okay, well, then you need to find

a different pool to paddle in.

I just want to find someone who's stable.

Like, early 30's, a real go-getter.

Maybe an early riser and a solid profession.

Okay, I love the specificity,

but I'm pretty sure you're not gonna meet that guy

at Coffee Bros at 11:00 AM.

More like you'd have to commute

to the financial district to meet that guy.

Okay, wait.

That is, like, a genius idea.

A gentleman in finance who ticks, like, all the boxes.

Wait, so I had a good idea?

Huh. That's interesting. Tell me more.

Let's brainstorm.

- You hate online dating. - Yeah.

So does everybody.

You start and end work super late.

So commuting before trading hours is genius.

Oh, wait. Are we talking about the morning commute?

It's not gonna be the evening.

Uh.

Hey, you have always been a go-getter with your work.

Why not with this?

Okay. Wait. You mean, like, make this

right time, right place thing happen for myself?

It's time to take control of your destiny.

Exactly how early does this morning commute start?

Do I think it's too much to ask everyone

to clear their schedules for a long weekend?

No, not if the opportunity in Tokyo is real.

EY Global

has left their entire New York schedule open

to be wined and dined by us. So yeah,

the opportunity is real. Which is why I need you here

so we can iron out specifics.

Heard, Lance. It's only 6:45.

I'm on my way.

Attaboy.

This is the uptown Bronx-bound Train.

Next stop, City Hall.

This is the downtown Brooklyn-bound Train.

Next stop, City Hall.

This is yours, isn't it?

I can't believe you found that.

Dumas is my favorite author.

This is his best.

In your opinion.

"All human wisdom is contained in these two words:

"Wait and hope."

That's beautiful.

Let me know when you finish it.

Thank you.

Yeah. My pleasure.

Oh!

Oh, I am so sorry. I'm so sorry.

I did not see you there.

It's okay. Oh, no. That's okay.

You know what? It's hard when I'm below the armpit.

Yeah, I'm annoyingly tall.

No, not even.

Here, have my shirt. I'll just...

The one you're wearing?

Yeah, I have a t-shirt underneath.

Don't worry about it. It's really okay.

You know what? You're not my size anyway.

- Oh. - It's fine.

It looks a little bit like splattered paint.

Yeah, I mean, it's-it's very Jackson Pollock.

Yes, it is.

Could have been worse.

You could have spilled it on my book.

You uh, don't have a book.

Oh, no, I do, I do. And it's very interesting.

It's just too crowded to read down here.

Thank you.

If I can scoot by here. Thank you.

They're like the ocean.

I'm sorry?

Your eyes.

Thanks.

Is that a line, or?

Maybe.

Excuse me.

Hey.

Hey, again.

Uh, did I drop something else?

No, no, not that I saw.

Well, thank you... again.

Uh, your ring. It's... super unusual.

As in hideous or beautiful?

Well, I'm not sure I'm qualified to assess, but...

Next stop Downstreet Station.

I'd say eye-catching.

You didn't answer the question.

Tripping over my words, cool. Um...

It's from a Japanese artist I've followed for years.

If you like this, you should check out his opening.

He's only in town for a month, but the preview's today.

Is that where you're headed?

It looks like a slight delay due to a technical issue.

Let's pretend it's one of those gimmicky restaurants

where you eat in the dark.

Mmm, yeah, yeah. Okay. Good idea.

- Mm. - What'll I have?

Um, I can offer you some t-shirt coffee or...

Wow. And funny.

Yes. Yes, I am.

Does this artist of yours have any tips

on dealing with in-dark experiences?

Uh, I think he would say everything is art.

Just like everything is copy.

So basically, we should just embrace this.

Apparently so.

Sorry about that folks, we're up and running now.

Next stop Canal Street.

Hey, okay. That's a relief.

Glad you're here to protect me.

Likewise.

This stop is Canal Street Station.

This is me.

This is my stop. - Oh.

Sorry about the shirt.

Oh, no. It's okay.

Stand clear of the closing doors, please.

What's your name?

Stand clear of the closing doors, please.

All the meetings will be catered by the Taste Club,

ending at a night at the Grand Oak Steakhouse.

Champagne with a view.

Anything else I'm forgetting?

Uh, no. Just a quick clarification question

from this morning's meeting.

"Gucci boots on the ground," that was your rallying speech

to the team for closing this deal?

Mmhmm.

I'm pretty sure you're the only one who wears Gucci.

A, not true.

B, you still need to give me your plus one.

So I think you should focus on that, not my footwear.

Do you have a plus one or not?

I do.

What's her name?

That is a very good question.

We met on the subway during the blackout.

You didn't get her number?

Email? Socials? Anything?

There was a lot going on,

but I definitely think we'll meet again.

How?

Eight million people live here.

Probably more than that.

You're just gonna let fate do its thing?

Again.

You've become modern-age lazy, you know that?

Just put an ad

in the City Express's Missed Connection column.

That feels made up.

Don't tell me you never grab the Free City Express.

They practically shove them in your bag

when you hit the escalator.

Politely, yes, but I never actually read it, so.

What are the chances of her reading it?

Uh... way better than you just bumping into her again.

But I've got another meeting to attend to,

so feel free to make lots of money here

while I make lots of money there.

So what I'm hearing,

is that the juice was worth the squeeze.

Yeah, he was sweet and chatty,

especially for how early it was. - Mmhmm.

And then the whole blackout on the train thing happened.

- Was it on the 6? - Yes!

The whole line was dark for a couple of minutes.

Okay, then what happened?

He disappeared.

Oh.

Yeah. Everyone was on edge and rushing to get out,

and-and I lost him.

And I will probably never see him again.

Which is fine, because I know absolutely nothing about him.

So I am moving on and staying intentional.

Okay.

To intention.

To intention.

Intention.

25-50 words.

This isn't poetry.

"To the one

"who dropped her book."

No. No, no, no.

"To the cute

"brunette on the Bronx-bound 6 train.

"We talked art and books

"before the blackout cut us off.

"I would love to see where this goes."

Submit.

Okay.

I can't believe there were six ads because of the blackout.

But they're kind of cute.

I mean, listen to this one.

"To the cute brunette on the Bronx-bound 6 train.

"We talked art and books before the blackout cut us off.

"I would love to see where it goes."

Who talks about art and books at 7:00 AM?

- Do you mind? - No.

Cute brunette.

Can you imagine putting an ad in the newspaper?

I mean, come on.

Do you really think you could find someone that way?

Huh, that was fast.

Was I right about the book?

You mean the one you never saw?

Oh, I'm sorry.

You're not who I was expecting.

Oh, likewise.

But I appreciate you coming.

Yeah, yeah. Normally, I never would have,

but I just-I had to see.

Yeah, I can imagine that blackout was pretty unusual,

or special,

if you're looking for that kismet kind of thing.

Oh, no. I'm not.

I'm just looking to make better choices.

More intentional choices.

Being?

I'm-I'm Conrad, by the way. Can I sit?

Please. Yes. I'm Emma. Hi.

Um, being-just being open to more responsible partners.

You know, kind, funny, wants a family, perhaps in finance.

Because, I don't know,

I just feel like that sounds responsible.

Well, you're giving us too much credit.

You're in finance?

Guilty. Looking for a mystery woman

who happens to love the same book I love.

Mmm. What book?

The Count of Monte Cristo.

I've never read it.

Well, aside from the book, what do you know about her?

Uh, just where she was going, roughly,

to see some artist she follows.

Oh, that's delightfully vague.

Well, she had this beautiful ring on,

with a giant green stone.

Okay. That's better.

She was going to his preview.

And that the artist was Japanese.

Um, is it jewellery and sculpture, by chance?

I don't know, maybe. Why?

Well, my boss just asked me

to check out this new Japanese art collective.

I'm a gallerist, so...

I might be able to help you find her.

Or at least the show.

That-that's great. But why would you?

I feel like I've already wasted enough of your time here.

I don't know. I think I feel a little badly

that I wasn't the one.

That's not your fault, I mean-

And you seem really nice.

And I think it will give me hope for my own situation

if you're able to find her.

Well, maybe it's meant to be, then.

Hmm.

Us meeting here to help each other find the one.

I mean, if you're looking for a solid guy in finance,

I know plenty of those, and...

I came here looking for my lightning bolt.

Your lightning bolt.

All right, well, just stay away from open spaces,

you know, for safety reasons.

So where do we start?

Why don't we meet back up on Sunday?

Make a plan, then when we're both not working.

Yeah, here. Put your number in my phone.

8:00 AM?

Um, how about 11:00?

9:30?

Oh. All right. But only if there's coffee.

Coffee.

I will meet you at 9:30 AM sharp... ish.

- Ish? - Yeah.

You know there's no "ish" in finance, right?

Yeah, but plenty on the weekend if you do it right.

I'll still see you at 9:30.

And I will be not far behind you.

You want me to divulge personal information?

No. Just a quick list of names.

Of my clients that keep these lights on.

Georgia...

I'm not asking for bank statements here.

I'm just trying to help out a friend.

Well, your friend is out of luck.

There was a guest list, and again, it's private.

Are you sure? Are you sure?

Yes.

Oh. Wow.

Takada's rings are to die for, aren't they?

Yeah. They're gorgeous.

We had a strong social presence here the other night.

I'm sure you can find your girl that way.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Yay! You are-you are up.

Yeah.

You guys are up bright and early for Saturday.

Where'd you go?

Mm. Not telling.

Why?

Because I promised I'd wait for Sid.

Oh, my gosh, you're pregnant, aren't you?

- No, I'm not. - I'm gonna be an aunt!

Okay, I'm not saying, but- no, can we just-

- Can we just- - Oh, you're cruel.

Okay. And you're gonna have to find a new

spot for all your stuff

'cause it's getting real squeezy on the cabinets.

Do you want to come in and try this

'cause it's a great stress release?

What? Why are you stressed?

- I thought you were excited. - No, I am, I am.

Okay. Am I right?

If I'm right, why do you have bubbles?

Because I told you I'm not pregnant.

What? What? No, no. Too soon.

Uh, but we did... win the lottery.

What? Housing or Powerball?

Housing.

And Emma, is this super cute apartment

on the Upper West Side.

- Amazing! That's amazing! - I know, I know.

Congratulations! Oh, I'm so happy for you.

Oh, okay. So when does this happen?

When do you move? What's the timeline?

Like, um... now.

Oh.

Sort of one of the conditions.

Yeah, yeah. Okay.

This is-this is so great. Now is very soon.

- Yeah. - Um...

Sorry, this is just less, um, notice than I was expecting.

No, no, I-yeah, um,

but we-we're totally gonna help you

find a new place or roommate.

No, this is so fine. This is great!

This is not about me. It's about you.

I'm so happy for you. Let's pop those bubbles.

I'm gonna grab the glasses.

I'm gonna pop the bottle, yeah?

- Can you give me a boost? - Yeah.

Thank you.

Thank you very much. Have a good day.

Americano with a double shot of espresso.

Oh, yeah. That should do it.

- Thank you. - Mmhmm.

Oh, so dark gray really is

the financial uniform of the weekend, huh?

I hadn't noticed.

But personally, I own a lot of dark gray workout gear.

Perfect for traveling. Hides everything.

Oh, you travel a lot?

Yeah, ever since I was a kid.

My parents were big on experiences over gifts.

Stamps in passports over stocking stuffers,

- that kind of thing. - Same. Yeah.

Except we didn't get stamps for camping.

Just a lot of river rafting, hiking,

the occasional poison ivy.

Oh.

We gotta hook you up with a passport for national parks.

That exists?

Yeah, yeah. You get a stamp for each visit.

Okay, just so I know your type.

Gym rat or mountain biker?

Biker for sure.

Cook or expert orderer?

Uh, I don't know, you know.

Okay. Despite what it sounded like earlier,

I don't really have a long list of requirements.

I just want to meet a kind, responsible guy

who wants the same things I do.

You know, family, travel.

Just a partner in this life.

Who may or may not also love to cook.

Got it. I'll scan my Rolodex.

Your Rolodex?

Do you work on Wall Street in the 80's?

I had no idea.

Metaphorical. I just thought you'd fall asleep

if I told you I'd scan the address book

of my secure internal messaging system.

Oh, I'm so sorry, I just- Were you talking?

- Well played. Well played. - Did you say something?

So...

Any luck with the guest list?

No, but I'm doing a little online recon.

I'm putting together my own list of gallery attendees

for you to go through, but, um...

But what?

I'm just so curious.

What is it about this one girl?

I mean, there are, like, a million gorgeous girls out here

who look like they could be your type.

My type?

And what would that be?

I don't know, like,

high-achieving, put together, academically decorated women

who also happen to be perfect or close to.

You could have just said perfect, but, nailed it.

I'm so glad to hear you're rooted in reality.

You wanna sit?

Yeah.

Ah.

No, but in all seriousness,

my work life is all about numbers, so...

when it comes to love and finding the one,

I've chosen to take the gut route.

Mm. Love at first sight.

Might sound cheesy, but yeah.

Mm.

You?

No, no, no, no.

Been there, done that. Doesn't really work out for me.

And that's why I'm trying this practical approach.

I mean, yes, the love will have to be there, absolutely.

But there are other qualities that have to be there first.

So I'm just-I'm looking for those first.

- Huh. - Yeah.

What about him?

He's too bro-ish.

What about him?

Stop.

He runs funny.

What about him?

Dark gray! My soulmate!

Funny. Okay, okay, okay.

I just need to figure out

who I know or work with that's single.

You don't know offhand?

Guys don't usually talk about that stuff.

Well, I'm glad you didn't lead with that

when you were offering to help me.

Don't worry, don't worry. I'll get us there, okay?

Same. Same. Same.

Uh, I think I'm finally starting to wake up.

- Starting to wake up? - Yeah.

It's almost 10:30.

And?

If you really want to couple up with a guy in finance,

you should at least figure out if you like the early hours.

Oh. No, I don't.

But that's only because my work life tends to start

after the sun goes down.

Huh. Well.

Before I set you up with any co-workers,

why don't you try some early morning activities first?

See if you can hang.

That's actually not a bad idea.

- Why thank you. - Yeah.

And you know what? If your girl's in the art world-

Well, we don't know that for sure.

Yeah, but it's a possibility.

You might want to learn a smidge more about art.

And maybe lose the preppy jacket.

Preppy jacket? It was a gift.

Like, from a client?

That I only wear when exercising.

All right, all right. That's fine.

Anything else?

No.

I have a new show on.

So why don't you come by the gallery tomorrow after work

and check it out?

You know, to get you started on art?

Yeah.

Yeah, I'd like that.

Great.

How about him?

Eh.

So this is it.

Hey. Cool clock.

Thank you.

This was a gift from a client from South America.

Oh.

So this is where you spend your days?

Mmhm. Yeah.

Yeah, be careful, or you might be going home

with a pig drinking a martini.

It did catch my eye, and I have a lot of blank walls.

Oh, well, we can fix that.

You know, art is not just material.

It can hold emotion, it can unlock memories,

or just be a great conversation piece.

Like martini pig.

Like martini pig.

So this is what you do, huh, for work?

You put all this together?

Yeah. Basically.

Let me guess.

Art history major.

Business.

But both my parents were artists,

so I've been in this world forever.

You ever try your hand at it?

Mhm. At fine art?

Did it skip a generation?

I just-I've seen enough highs and lows

to know that I should not ask for that type of rejection.

Mm. Never know, could have been a series of yeses.

Not in my experience. But moving on.

No.

What?

- Emma. - Oh, Brett.

Hi.

- You look great. - Oh.

Like you've really embraced this whole

self-care, glow-up thing.

But I'm just showing my clients some of my work.

Wow. Thank you so much for being here.

I hope you enjoy the show.

I'm just showing my client here some landscapes,

so we're gonna head that way.

But it was great to see you.

It was great seeing you.

You know where to find me.

I do.

You dated him, didn't you?

It's a very small industry.

Get to pivot to finance now. Solid move.

Just-just keep walking.

Lead the way, boss.

Is this what you wanted to show me,

or is this the furthest point away from Brett?

But I do really love this piece.

It reminds me of camping as a kid.

Mm. Not sure how you got that,

because I don't see any s'mores.

What do you think?

Uh.

Not a whole lot of strong thoughts either way on this one.

But this one.

Mm.

Jesse Miki.

Beautiful. I love his work.

I just like how all the pieces are broken,

but when you look closer, they're...

They're connected.

Hanging on.

That's a good observation.

Um, that's later than I've been out in ages, so.

Okay. Well, you now know more about the New York art scene

than half the people in the city.

So if you meet her...

You mean when.

You will have an instant point of conversation

that will be genuine.

And I think that's all anybody wants.

Okay.

Oh, my gosh!

Oh, I'm sorry.

- I'm sorry! I'm sorry! - Emma?

- What are you doing? - I'm so sorry.

Where are you going?

Were you gonna hit me with that?

It is heavy.

Fair.

Okay. Um, I gotta go.

I love you.

In their Ginza office.

They'd want you in an advisory role until they go public.

Are we talking a long-term relocation in Tokyo

or a promotion here?

See how the visit goes.

Got it.

You realize we're running here, right?

Not the Arctic?

Those joggers a little tight on you.

Haha, made you look.

Are we five?

Five plus 30.

Were you on a work call just now?

Yeah. Just warming up my vocal cords for our run.

Are you excited?

I'm ecstatic.

Let's not call it a run, though, huh?

More of a soft jog.

Okay. Let's go.

So, did I hear something about Tokyo?

That's exciting.

I've always wanted to go there.

I mean, Mount Fuji.

Curry bread. Hello, Kitty.

Japan is a special place.

Not sure I want to be there indefinitely, but very cool.

Indefinitely is a long time.

I'm used to it.

Oh, so you travel a lot for work too?

Makes dating tricky. Or, relationships tricky.

Dating easy-ish. Hence, in my 30s and single.

Hey, that's my line.

Ah, why am I already hot?

I gotta take some of this off.

- Here. - Oh.

- Let me hold that. - Thank you, thank you.

You know, maybe dating is so hard

because you're looking for a perfect unicorn.

Oh, I never said that.

Oh, you kind of did.

No, I'm just looking to click with someone.

Yeah. Instantly.

Not literally.

It just shouldn't feel forced

or hard that early on, that's all.

Are there two sleeves on this?

Yeah, I actually- I do agree with that.

Huh.

Why do I feel like that's a major win?

Because it's very cold outside,

and the blood vessels in your head

are constricting to conserve heat.

You're not-You're not thinking clearly.

Well, you better start running, then.

Soft jogging.

Slow running.

You know what? I have just been doing pottery

for so long to de-stress

that I never even contemplated running.

Oh, now you call it that.

This was fun.

I mean, good, like it felt good for me.

You made the time go by a lot faster.

And here I didn't think you could chat before 7:00 AM.

Wonders never cease.

- Want your sweatshirt back? - Oh, yeah.

Yes. Thank you for holding it for me.

Ah.

- There you go. - Thanks.

Your scarf?

Oh!

Conrad, hey. Thought that was you.

I've been hearing your name a lot around the office.

Don't worry. All good things.

Sorry to interrupt. Hi. Sorry. I'm Aaron.

Hi, I'm Emma. Hi.

Emma lives not far from here. Right?

Uh, yeah. Pretty close. Downtown Brooklyn.

Okay.

And is a good friend of mine.

Thank you. Likewise.

Well, I'm sure we'll see you

at one of our many work events then.

And I'll see you in 30 to talk deal pipeline, right?

- Yep. - Sounds good.

- Good to meet you. - Bye.

Wow. You guys really just get after it.

Well.

He was nice.

Really? Just nice?

All right, fine. He was cute.

But is he single

'cause that's the million dollar question

I have no idea.

Oh, you're killing me.

But I will find out.

Okay. Thank you. - Yeah.

This was fun.

I'm gonna go soft jog in the direction of my home.

I'll see you later.

- We'll see you. - Bye.

Okay, okay. I am amenable to this sound.

As long as it means that you're making us breakfast, too.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Yes, I have enough for all three of us.

Sorry about the noise.

That's fine. I mean, it looks like it was worth it.

You've got this nice glow going on.

Yeah?

Well, it was fun and cold, and, um, there was this cute guy.

Conrad?

No, but someone that Conrad works with.

This sounds promising.

Yeah, but we're not commenting on it yet.

You're a superstitious lot.

Yeah. Oh, speaking of superstitious,

I have a viewing lined up, but it's apartment number 13.

- Okay. - Do I still go?

Yes.

And can I come with you?

Yes. Of course.

As long as you tell me what you think

about these beauties.

- Thank you. - It's like a moss color.

Mhm.

You can chew it.

- Mm. - I know.

Right there.

Did you get my message?

Yeah. That Aaron texted you to set up a happy hour?

Yeah.

Is that why you're calling?

No. Not exactly.

I uh, got another message from the City Express.

Oh, wow.

Okay, so do you-do you think it's her?

Well, it wasn't last time, but

it kind of worked out. Yeah, well,

I guess we'll find out real soon.

Oh, are you going to see her right now?

Yeah. With Tokyo coming in hot, it's now or never, right?

Yeah.

- Yeah. That's exciting. - Right.

For both of us.

Yeah.

Yeah. But you know what?

We should keep our phones close just in case, you know,

it doesn't work out, or if you need back-up.

You're already in my favorites.

Okay, Sid.

Since Hazel was stuck at school being the best teacher ever.

You're up. What do I wear on my date?

Oh, please don't make me do this.

Oh, come on, it's fun. You'll love it.

Which top? Do I go with the one that says

"I'm interesting, but not too quirky"?

Or the more girl next door look?

Even though this is New York City and we don't

talk to our neighbors unless there's a fire.

The one on the right?

Oh, the one that says "I'm fun and I like to read".

But do I look good in yellow?

We both know I don't. This washes me out.

This is a trap.

Sid, no, we're family. You can say anything to me.

Okay, then it doesn't matter what you wear.

You're kind, you're beautiful, you're smart...

So none of these.

So tell me, is there any fun gossip from the hospital?

Two doctors from cardiology are getting a divorce.

No. Why?

I don't know.

Well, like, did something happen?

I didn't ask.

What is it with men?

Why are you not asking the important questions?

Okay.

I think it's this.

- Mm. Yeah, that's the one. - Right?

- Mmhm. - Oh.

Yes. Your cookies are so good.

Hey. Just one. I'm bringing those to my parents later.

Okay.

Please do not forget to text Hazel a full report

when you get home.

Will do. Thank you.

All right, well, break a leg. Have fun.

Conrad?

Valerie?

Yes.

But you're not who I met on the subway.

Yeah. You're not who I met.

It was a long shot.

Agreed. But thank you for coming.

Uh, do you want a coffee?

I'm kind of only taking work off for the real deal.

Yeah, I get it.

Well. Good luck.

Don't stop believing.

- Thank you. - Thanks.

Oh, I just love anything French.

The cheese, the wine, the countryside.

My parents have a place in Côte d'Azur.

Monte Carlo? Nice?

Uh, Sainte-Maxime. But a short drive from all that.

Oh, gosh, and you haven't retired there yet?

Well, I mean, there's the whole vesting period.

And, you know, these are the true earning years of our lives

before things start to slow down.

So, I mean, why would I... retire?

Oh, I was, uh, I was just kidding.

I was just making a joke.

That's all that was.

But it was not a very good one.

No, no, it was good.

But it's just like, it's gonna be a long slog

to retirement, you know? So it's...

Yeah.

- Should we order? - Yes.

I know all the must-haves here.

Wonderful.

I'm so sorry. Um,

would you excuse me a second?

- Oh, sure. - Thank you.

How did you beat me here?

I always beat you because I'm not a soft jogger.

And...

it wasn't her.

Oh. I'm sorry.

Yeah. How was your happy hour? It seemed short.

Good.

Fine.

I don't know why I wore heels, you know.

I don't- I don't wear heels anymore.

They're very impractical. They're not me.

- You're unsure of his height? - No.

And that shouldn't matter.

I mean, like you said, it's about the connection anyway.

- It is. - Yeah.

So I just- heels were a bad call.

Why are you so stuck on footwear?

I don't know.

I don't know.

I think I'm just frustrated with, like, with myself.

Aaron was great. He is great.

But...

- It wasn't there? - No.

No. And I feel now I'm like, I'm the bad guy.

No, you're not the bad guy.

You just might have to admit that the initial spark

has to be there.

Okay, maybe. Maybe. Fine.

But can we actually finish this conversation inside?

Because I need slippers immediately.

Do I get to meet your sister?

No. She and Sid are having dinner at his parents' house.

But I can offer you a nightcap?

You had me at slippers. Gotta see those.

Oh, yeah.

- Cute. - Thanks.

So, mind the mess.

They're moving in less than a week.

Any luck on finding a place?

I do have a viewing lined up,

but my landlord said that I could hang out

and stay here until he finds new renters, so

hopefully that'll buy me some time.

It must be stressful.

Yeah, it is, but

he's surprisingly nice for a landlord.

They get a bad rep.

I'd say the same about us bankers.

All right, well, um, you're surprisingly nice for a banker.

Mm.

I just don't want to rush it and settle.

Are we talking an apartment or a guy?

Just trying to find a good one.

Well, you deserve the best.

For both.

So did you make all these?

Mmhmm.

I thought you said you didn't do art.

Well, not fine art.

No, I mean this is just everyday stuff.

Oh.

- Oh, I love a good mug. - Yeah?

You can have that one.

- Really? - Yeah.

Thank you. It's sturdy.

I like it.

Speaking of fine art, I may be in the market for a new piece.

Oh, really?

Do you have something in mind already?

Yeah.

Yeah. That Jesse Miki we looked at.

Oh, the fractured landscape.

It's gorgeous.

I'm curious, why that one?

Uh, there's just

something unbreakable in it that reminds me of my parents.

And how they handled a really dark time.

Money can dampen things or certainly complicate them,

especially when your parents lose everything

in a Ponzi scheme run by a longtime friend.

Oh, wow. That's terrible. I'm so sorry.

Yeah.

The hardest part was seeing the stress

on my parents, but

they managed to get through it.

Their world was rocked, but they held on.

- Hence the piece. - Mmhmm.

Is that why you landed in the world of finance?

Mm.

I guess I...

wanted to learn to control what I can.

Mm.

So how long have you been into pottery?

You're changing the subject?

Maybe.

A little bit.

Have you ever done pottery?

Maybe as a kid, like, once.

I think you should try it again.

Well...

Just for, like, a couple of minutes.

It's oddly therapeutic, and it's already set up.

Fine. But if I break anything, it's on you.

Deal.

Deal.

All right. This is your bucket of water.

Go ahead and get your hands wet.

- How wet? A lot? - A lot. Don't be shy.

The more water, the better, because that keeps

- the clay moving. - Okay.

And then right by your right foot, that's your pedal.

Speed is your friend.

You ready?

Yeah. Let's do it.

All right, turn it on.

Okay. Get a feel for it.

Now you can start speeding it up.

- Okay. - That's good.

So what we're gonna do is center it.

Go ahead and squeeze the sides really hard.

Really like lean your body into it.

What're we making here?

Perfect. Well, you know what?

It's going to tell us what it is.

- That's what I like to hear. - Exactly.

Do you mind if I actually come in and...

- Yeah. Yeah. - Okay. Okay, great.

There we go. Now she's looking nice.

That's starting to look like something.

Go ahead and put your hands around it.

- Okay. - Yeah.

Am I helping or am I just slowing you down?

You're helping.

- Look what you're doing. - Look at this.

- You're nailing it. - All right.

- Speed's good? - Yeah. Speed's great.

- Yeah. - Good.

Okay. Equal pressure on the sides.

That's perfect.

That's great, that's great, that's great.

- Like, too much or... - No.

Um, okay. Release it a little bit.

- Okay. - There. There it is.

There it is.

Perfect.

You can take your foot off the pedal if you want to,

because what you've got there is a one of a kind bowl.

Oh. Is that what this is?

- Mmhm. - Okay.

Yeah. If you just add a handle to it,

you can upgrade it to a cup.

Thanks for the lesson.

You're welcome.

Um,

it's past my bedtime, so I have an early meeting too.

You know, that's your favorite excuse.

Yeah well...

Okay, before you leave, I have one more thing for you.

What's this?

This is a list of 15 women

who could be your lightning bolt.

Oh.

Right. Thanks.

You're welcome.

Yeah. I gotta hold up my end of the bargain.

And now I feel badly. I've got nothing for you.

Well, so far.

Yeah, but I was 0 for 1 with Aaron,

so I'm off to a rocky start on the help front.

Well, you know, if you really want to be helpful,

you could save me from going solo

to my little sister's moving out and in party

Friday night.

Oh. I see your list and I raise you a date.

You know, indeed, that would be helpful.

Most definitely.

- Good. - Mmhm.

- Thanks for the mug. - You're welcome.

Good night.

Hey, man, can you top me up?

Yeah, you got it.

And thanks for the introduction, by the way.

Yeah, I heard you guys went out.

So you heard she's not into me, then?

What? No. Not in so many words.

It's all good. I'm gonna be traveling a lot

for work in the next couple of months anyway,

so it's probably for the best.

Yeah.

Then again, so are you.

Well, considering I'm not dating anyone,

it shouldn't be a problem.

You sure about that?

- Yeah. - Okay.

'Cause people don't usually jog with just friends

unless they're into them.

Or they're training for a marathon.

Are you?

Uh, no. No marathon.

Well, then you might want to stop

lying to yourself and do something about it.

She's pretty great.

- Okay. - Oh, no.

Um...

Yeah, I-I think calling it an apartment is generous.

Yeah, maybe that's why she just left the keys for us.

Because there's definitely not enough room for three.

Check out that view.

Wow. You, um,

you could place one of your 50 mugs here.

Forty-nine. I gave one to Conrad.

Okay. I can't believe that I missed

meeting him the other day.

I also can't believe that you asked him up for a nightcap.

Why? It was innocent.

And you're in luck. I invited him to come tonight.

To, like, our party?

Yeah. Is that okay?

Are you kidding me? Yes.

I mean, you two have clearly been

spending a lot of time together.

You know why.

- Because you like him. - No.

Mmhmm. And he ticks all of your boxes.

- Even if I did. - Mmhmm.

He's like-he's determined to find this one girl.

Right. Which is why he's been spending so much time with you

instead of, um, pounding the pavement to actually find her.

- You think? - Oh, my gosh.

You are so much more book smart than me,

but I'm really lapping you in the love department.

Yes, it's like so obvious.

How do I pivot?

You stop talking about her,

and you start talking about the two of you.

Starting tonight.

I can do that.

Okay. No. There is no way

that these life-size puppets are making the move with us.

You have life-size puppets?

Yes. And it was almost a deal breaker when we first met.

Until she realized that I used it to cheer up

the kids in the pediatric wing.

Oh, baby, even then, it was still a little touch-and-go.

But look at you now. You're happy. You're married.

You're getting your own apartment.

Mmm. Sans puppets.

- Fine. Emma? - Mm-mm.

No, no, no, no, no.

Do not look at me. Don't you do it.

I'm not offering to adopt them.

All right, well, who needs refills?

- Me. - Me.

- Our treat. Yes. - Oh, is that right?

You didn't know that, but now...

- Oh, shoot. Oh. - What?

Nothing. I just-I offered to buy a round.

- I'll be right back. - Okay. All right.

Right.

Mmhmm.

Excuse me. Sorry.

I want to buy their whole tab this time, please. Thank you.

This place is amazing.

Thank you so much for recommending it.

I would never have thought

Sorry. Excuse me. I don't mean to interrupt,

but I was just noticing your ring, and...

Is that an Akiko Takada?

You know him?

Yes, yes. Uh, just only recently, yeah.

Wow. It's beautiful. I love the color.

- Thank you. - Mhm.

Anyway, what were we saying?

Oh, yeah. We were talking about...

You're welcome.

For what?

I just found your lightning bolt.

Although her name is Simone,

which I think is a lot classier.

You found her.

Yeah. I guess that's fate for you.

Yeah.

Yeah, yeah. I guess it is. - Mmhmm.

Let me see the ring.

This is the ring that I saw, right?

Yeah. Yeah.

I mean, this is why we started this whole thing.

Mmhmm.

Doesn't mean you have to like it.

No. I'm happy.

I'm happy because he's happy.

- Right? - Right.

Yeah. That's a very mature thing to say.

Mmhmm.

I feel really stupid for crushing.

Yeah. That's more like it.

I mean he is so hot.

Stop. You're making it worse.

I know, I know, I know.

Are you here with anybody or?

- No. - No?

Okay. This isn't helping.

I don't want to have this conversation anymore.

Wait. What conversation?

What conversation? I don't even know.

- Come here. - Not me, I feel great.

- I love you so much. - I love you.

I feel fine.

Everything's fine.

Are you sure you're up for something this formal?

It's a lot of suits and small talk.

I'm pretty good at small talk, so I'm in.

Great. I'll put you down as my plus one.

Well, I don't know about you, but...

I think this is my best work yet.

Yeah.

Yeah. Let's hope it translates to sales at the opening.

Is, uh,

everything okay with Frederick?

Oh, yeah.

I think he's still in Germany. Why?

Well, I don't know.

You were so excited to put this whole show together

and you just seem a little flat.

- Thank you. - Said with love.

Oh. I'm fine.

Fine. Okay. Well, that's the least

convincing word in the dictionary.

Boy troubles?

- I'm 35. - Man troubles.

That also sounds weird.

Okay, well, as someone who knows you really well,

I'd just like to say give him a chance.

Who?

I don't know, but,

well, you can be a little...

judgy. Also said with love.

I think the word you're looking for is selective.

Okay, well, either way, a second or third date

might not hurt, even if

the first one didn't go very well.

Oh, excuse me?

You dropped your glove.

Have a nice day.

Hey, there you are.

Knee deep in work, I assume.

Me? Yeah. No, the Tokyo thing's just heating up.

Oh, as in you'll have to go?

Yeah. I should know in the next day or two.

That's exciting.

Hey, I'd love to have a travel job.

I mean, you get to eat sushi every day, even for breakfast.

Uh, I wanted to let you know

that I reached back out to Aaron.

Oh. You did?

Yeah. I don't think I gave him enough of a chance, so.

Oh, I just thought you were a no from the get-go.

Yeah, which may have been a little too quick to judge,

so we're going out again.

Oh. Great.

Yeah.

Well, if it goes well, maybe we can double date.

Yeah. Fun.

Okay.

Uh, looks like you're a Taurus sun,

Which means you love your creature comforts

and are reliable, loyal, um,

like you have bedrock. Does that make sense?

Totally.

And then your rising sign is Capricorn, obviously,

makes sense with your job in finance.

Obviously.

And a Pisces moon.

No wonder you believe in fate.

And your Venus is in Cancer.

Is that bad?

No. Uh...

No, it just means that family and the people that you love

are very important to you.

That's true.

What are you?

Uh, I'm Sagittarius, Virgo moon, Virgo rising.

Which is funny because Sagittarius loves to travel.

But I am terrified of planes.

However, Virgos are perfectionists,

and I know that it's annoying,

but I do like things to be perfect.

That's why I love architecture.

Perfect lines, perfect corners.

Oh.

Um.

Speaking of planes,

it looks like I may be headed to Tokyo for work.

For at least a few weeks.

Oh, that's cool.

Yeah.

You have to send me pictures, though.

Okay.

Do you want to have my pizza?

Yeah. I was hoping you'd say that.

I see why the stars say you're so perfect.

Oh, do they now?

No pressure or anything.

I don't get it.

Why is there a giant rodent clock in here?

Is this art?

It's hopeful, isn't it?

Kels! Hi!

What are you doing in Chelsea?

Hi.

Hey. Just washed your mug.

Holds up well in hot water.

Well, I should hope so.

It's made for hot liquids.

Hey, any tips on what to wear

or not to wear to The Grand Oak?

Oh, you mean your fancy work dinner?

Yeah, don't want to scare off my plus one.

No stuffy suits for lightning bolt.

Any chance you want to come with me?

Um.

Shopping.

Sure.

But you don't happen to shop at 7:00 AM too, do you?

If they're open.

Have you been to the Grand Oak?

The overpriced steakhouse in midtown.

It's on my list for a special occasion.

Would you like to be my plus one?

Fancy work event, but free.

Conrad and Simon will be there.

Uh...

Can't say no to that.

Ahhh!

What are you doing?

Nooooo!

It's not a double date.

It's a work dinner.

Right? We just happen to be going to the same event

for the same company on the same night.

Uh-huh.

Are you seated with each other?

We might not even see each other.

Yeah, that's totally probable and realistic. Dude!

You're right. It's a terrible idea.

Mmhm.

You know what's even worse?

We're going shopping for said event.

With who?

Conrad?

Yeah, he asked me to go, and I said yes.

And now I can't back out

without it looking like I'm upset he's with Simone.

Which is fine, I guess.

I need a new dress anyway.

Aren't you upset about the Simone thing?

Honey, she's with Aaron.

Well, I'm going with Aaron,

but...

Ugh. All right.

So, Saturday is your move out date, huh?

Yeah. I know how sad you'll be.

Guys, I'm actually getting really sad.

I know.

Me too.

We are not.

We're not talking about that.

So we're just gonna...

Not talking about it.

Not talking about it.

Hey, when's your birthday?

June 30th.

It's easy to remember because it's halfway through the year.

Ah, so that makes you a...

Cancer, why?

Just wondering.

Oh, brother, you really sound like you're seeing someone new.

Simon does like astrology.

Mmhmm, I can see that.

So where are we going?

It's a bit of a secret,

but my boss gets very hefty discounts at certain boutiques.

All you have to do is say "Lance".

Just Lance? There's no, like, wink or special handshake.

So I'm told.

Okay.

Are you allowed to be divulging this information to me?

Oh, only to our nearest and dearest.

Ah. Well, I'm touched.

I'm glad.

What if I wore a nice pantsuit?

Oh, you'll look great in whatever you wear.

Sounds like I should wear a dress.

You should wear what makes you feel good.

Sweats it is.

Or at least something with pockets.

Oh, I never considered buying pants without them.

Right. It's a whole movement.

All right, these look good.

This should do it.

Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Nothing noteworthy is gonna come of wearing that.

Wear... uh, okay.

Yeah.

Yeah. Try that.

Not usually the colors I go with.

Trust me.

Okay.

Wait, aren't you gonna try them on?

Oh. It'll fit.

Well, the tie, sure, but,

well, I'm not gonna try on all these dresses.

If you can't try on one shirt.

What if the sleeves are too long?

Oh, unlikely.

What if it's a little tight in the midsection?

Could be a real slim fit.

I think it'll be fine.

Okay. Okay, I'll try it on.

Thank you.

Yeah.

Are you coming out?

Only if I like them.

What number are you on?

Three of three.

You are clearly being way too hard on yourself

and the dresses.

Can you please just come out?

Wow, you look great. I told you.

What about you? None of them worked?

None of them had pockets.

Oh.

Oh, brother.

Here we go.

How is our lovely couple doing?

Oh, um...

We're-we're-we're good, we're good.

We're good. We're ready.

I think we're ready to go.

- Agreed. Um, - Okay.

Lance.

I'm sorry?

Lance.

Lance?

Yeah. Are you new here, or?

No.

I'm gonna get my coat.

- Okay. - Okay.

Hello?

Yeah. Yeah, thanks. I'll be right down.

Why do I feel like I need to have, like, a corsage for you?

It's just dinner, not prom.

You look so pretty.

Well, thank you for lending me the dress.

Yeah. This is, um, probably a really great time for me

to tell you that I borrowed your new sweater.

- The blue one? - Before I wore it?

Yeah, but here.

These have always brought me luck.

Thank you, Miss Taylor. - You're welcome.

Mm.

Okay. Can...

I just really hope you two aren't sitting together.

- It'll be fine. - Yeah.

Yeah. No matter what happens,

it will be fine, because we're friends.

However, I also really hope

we're sitting at separate tables.

Mmhmm.

Okay. That's me.

Okay. Um.

Have fun and remember, not a double date.

- Not a double date. - Not a double date.

Yeah. Okay. - Okay.

- Love you. - Love you.

Oh, I love this place.

Thank you again for inviting me.

Just hope you won't be bored.

How can I be? I'm with you?

Emma. I love your dress.

Oh. Thank you.

All it's missing is pockets.

Hi. You must be Simone. I'm Aaron.

So lovely to meet you.

Sorry.

Oh, well, here we are, all of us,

at the same time. Yay!

Nice tie.

Oh, yeah. Personal shopper.

Fancy... ish.

So we're all sitting at the same table, then?

I guess we're about to find out.

Mmhmm.

Next Generation shares

jumped 60 percent on the first day,

and the company has acquired

10 companies since opening in 2018.

We're prepared to do the same for EY Global.

So let's raise a glass to our new partnership.

So how long have you and Lance been married?

Fifteen wonderful years.

How aspirational.

So you're an interior designer?

Actually, an architect.

But I pivoted two years ago.

Opened her own firm.

Wow. That's impressive.

Did you grow up in New York?

Close. The Hamptons.

Oh. Ugh. It must have been rough.

Sorry. I'm so, so sorry. That was just a joke.

Um, that sounds like a dream.

I was actually thinking about

a weekend getaway to the Hamptons.

- Just the two of us? - Mmhmm.

Well, that sounds lovely.

So, if you have any favorites?

Weekend getaway already?

It's surprising.

Why?

Just in general, you know.

Well, I'm all for it.

I think it's a perfect time for me to get away.

You know, especially since I won't have a home in two weeks.

What? Are you okay?

Oh, yeah. No, I'm fine.

That sounded much more dramatic than it actually is.

It's not that dire.

Her sister and brother-in-law are moving out,

so she's looking for a one bedroom.

Yep, yep.

Pickings are slim, but I'm willing to move to a studio,

so if anybody knows of anything.

Didn't think so.

If I were you, I'd move to Jersey.

Why?

Well, we like it.

It's a great place to raise children.

Speaking of,

have you guys talked about that yet?

- What? - No.

Why not? Um...

I think that being transparent with one another,

no matter how early on, is key.

So, you know, then, how many kids Simone wants?

Three.

Well, that'll have to wait until after Tokyo.

It sounds like an exciting opportunity.

All right.

Ah.

Does-does anyone know where the restroom is?

Uh, yeah. To the back and left.

That's-yep. Okay, I'll be- Thank you.

Uh, so how uh, how long has everyone been dating?

He's smart, good-looking, stable, funny... occasionally.

What more could I ask for?

Wait, wait, wait.

Are you talking about Aaron or Conrad?

I'm on a date with Aaron.

But you're sitting at a table with Conrad.

Yeah.

And Simone, his date,

who was just so beyond perfect. Now I know

how Carrie Bradshaw felt about Bridget Moynahan.

- Who? - I don't remember

her character name, but she was tall

and smart, and perfect,

with impeccably smooth hair.

What is wrong with me?

Conrad was never even really an option.

Okay, I just-I really want you to be happy.

Yeah.

Aaron is great.

I didn't say he wasn't.

I've just made a lot of wrong romantic choices

over the years, and I don't want to do that again.

Especially when I know better.

Then get back to your date.

Yeah.

Yeah. You're right.

I love you.

I love you.

Aren't you glad you listened to me?

About Next Generation or EY Global?

The ad, City Express.

Veronica seems to like her,

which is rare, so I'd say that's a good sign.

Thank you. But, uh, yeah,

the ad isn't how I found her.

It was Emma.

But the ad led you to Emma, didn't it?

Yeah.

Which led you to Simone.

But it started with the ad, which was me.

Fine. Fine.

You know, if you want to make Emma the hero here,

just don't forget to thank me in your wedding toast.

Hm? Whichever one you marry.

- Hey. - Hey.

You okay?

I'm great. How are you?

I'm great, thank you.

Oh, thank you.

You're welcome. I'll get a cab for us.

Okay.

Now that the paperwork's final,

we'll firm up your flight details.

We're looking at six months now.

Six months is doable.

I thought it'd be longer than three weeks.

Yeah.

Shirt might be a little tight in the midsection now.

See, I warned you.

But that au gratin tower was...

Hmm. I'd venture to say I make a better gratin.

Oh. I'm sorry.

Do you cook enough to make that statement?

Yeah. It's kind of like your pottery.

I find it therapeutic.

What? Who are you?

Speaking of pottery.

Wow, this looks great.

Yeah, I just touched it up a little.

I cannot believe I'm just now learning that you cook.

I know, I know.

I never had time to cook for you.

But I'm glad we both got to come here.

We didn't get to talk enough, but.

Yeah, yeah.

I'm glad you're happy.

She seems pretty perfect.

Yeah. Yeah, she definitely is that.

Yeah.

And Aaron is terrific.

Thank you for introducing us.

Of course, yeah.

I'm glad you were able to get over that little bump.

Yeah, I think I just had to get out of my own way.

Well, um...

Gosh, if I don't see you before you leave for Tokyo,

Have a great time.

- Thanks. - Mmhmm.

And I'll bring you back some Hello Kitty.

Mmhmm.

And, uh, good luck with the move.

Thanks, thanks.

I'll let you know where I end up.

- Please do. - Mmhmm.

And thanks for being the lightning bolt

that set this all into motion.

I think you should be thanking the power outage.

But I'm glad I could help.

- Emma? - Mmhmm?

- Cab's here. - Oh, okay.

Goodbye, Emma.

Goodbye, Conrad.

Just saying what a wonderful time we had,

thank you so much.

It's so lovely to meet you.

It's great to meet you.

See you soon, okay.

Hey, Kayli, can you bring me all the travel documents?

Sorry, I think I left the file on your desk again.

Oh, can you bring some more shipping labels,

and let Akio know I'll meet him for lunch at noon?

Absolutely, ten minutes.

Yeah. Great.

Thanks.

We're going to grab drinks

before the team heads back to Tokyo.

You're welcome to invite Simone if you want.

Yeah. We'll see. Maybe.

Things still going well?

I don't know.

Veronica was asking, so.

Right.

I told her Tokyo was going to be at least six months now,

so we had a long talk.

I don't know, I just think we're on different timelines

Now, that definitely doesn't sound promising.

What does Emma think?

I haven't seen her since the dinner.

I guess she's just busy with work and...

Aaron.

Since when did you become so interested

in everyone's love life?

I have been married for 15 years.

I like to live vicariously.

Fine.

Do you want to know how I feel?

I miss her.

I like her.

Emma.

But we're just in the friend zone.

Friend zone?

You know Rachel and Ross.

You're not in the friend zone.

I just don't want to complicate things for anyone.

Too bad.

It's always complicated.

But do you think

she misses you, too?

Okay. Do you want to watch a comedy?

We could do...

drama?

Probably not a rom-com.

Do you promise to come watch movies at our place?

Yes, I promise.

You're not going to be able to get rid of me.

I'm the third wheel forever.

No, you're so not.

Oh.

No. I'm the third wheel.

Okay?

It's true.

Okay.

Next move we are definitely hiring someone.

No. It's good.

We won't have to work out for, like, a month after this.

Yeah, and everybody knows that this doesn't count.

Thank you. What kind?

Cheese.

- Mm. - Mmhmm.

No way.

See? I'm not that cold-hearted.

There are many reasons why I love you.

Oh, yeah?

Okay, wait. I thought you said that Aaron was gonna be here.

Yeah, he was, but I ended it.

- I'm sorry, what? - Yeah.

I, um, I think my gut instinct was right about him.

- He's great, but... - Not for you.

Mmhm.

And I'm starting to wonder if it's me and not them.

Otherwise, this just wouldn't be so hard.

Finding someone you want to spend

the rest of your life with? Are you kidding me?

That is like, the hardest thing in the world.

Some of us just stumbled upon it earlier, and that is like

pure luck, so.

I thought it was intention.

Okay, fine. Maybe it was, like, luck

and a little intention.

It has to be a bit of both.

You're right and you're right. You're both right.

I think I really messed things up with Conrad.

I should have told him how I felt,

even if it didn't go anywhere.

At least it would have been out there and not

in here.

I mean, you still can.

- No, I can't. - Yeah.

- No. - Yeah.

I can't. He's-he's

on his way to Japan and he's in a relationship.

A very new one.

You never told me what Hello Kitty item you wanted.

Argh!

I miss...

Ah, delete.

Sir?

Oh. Thank you.

So...

What?

- He texted me. - Oh, my gosh.

And it says "I miss". What does that mean?

That means that he misses you.

No, not necessarily. There's no "you".

I miss? I miss means that...

Okay, okay. Let me see. Let me see.

Okay, you-

Do not type.

It's missing punctuation, but it's either

he forgot to add the word "you", or

it's a pocket dial and I have no idea what this is.

Either way, you need to find out and you need to tell him

how you feel.

What if I'm totally misreading the situation?

Emma?

Okay, I get it.

You want to find a nice, stable guy to settle down with,

but that does not mean that you don't have to take, like,

a bunch of risks to get there.

So are you gonna call him?

Hey, make your next left.

Cut down here. We're going to Brooklyn.

Go, go, go, go, go!

Not now.

Right up here. Keep going.

Faster! Go, go, go, go!

Please leave a message.

He's not answering.

Okay, well just wait for the...

Hi. Hi. Hello, it's me.

Um, I think you're already on airplane mode,

but I just wanted to call and say safe travels.

There we go. Can you go any faster?

And I'm sorry, because I should have realized this sooner,

and I'm about to make things really awkward.

You need to get to the point.

Keep going. Faster, faster. Make this light here.

I think you're pretty perfect.

And not like that. Not like, perfect, perfect.

Nobody's perfect.

But I think that you're perfect for me.

Two more blocks. Make your next left.

- That was better. - Thank you.

Emma!

Sorry. Didn't mean to scare anyone.

Hi. Hi. What are you doing here?

Shouldn't you be on your way to Tokyo?

You might want to just hang up.

Oh, yeah.

Are you talking to someone?

Um...

You.

- Me? - Yeah.

And what are you saying to me?

You could just listen to the voicemail.

Well, if it's good, I'd rather hear it face to face.

Okay. Um...

I like you.

That's what you were saying to me.

Yeah, well, I was getting there,

until you almost hit us with your car.

Yeah. Sorry about that.

I'm still on my way to the airport, but

I wanted to come here to tell you face to face that

I like you, too.

You do?

Why do you sound so surprised?

Because we found her.

You found Simone.

But I found you.

You're the one that I'm drawn towards.

You're the one I feel a spark with.

And you're the only one I know I'll miss.

That's what you were going to say in your text.

- My text? - Yeah.

Let me see that.

I kind of messed that one up, didn't I?

No, I don't think so.

Because I'm gonna miss you, too.

Even your crazy early mornings.

My dashing humor.

I'm gonna miss everything about you.

Really?

Emphatically.

So um,

this is going to be like, a pen pal situation

for the next six months?

It depends.

On what?

Have you found a place to live yet?

No. Thank you for that super relaxing reminder.

Well, what about Tokyo?

What about it?

There's a lot of great art there.

And pottery.

Your apartment's all packed up.

And I can apartment hunt online.

As we eat great sushi.

- Even for breakfast? - Even for breakfast.

What do you say?

I'll be right behind you.

I usually arrive a little later than you anyway.

Emma, waiting for you

is always worth it.

Well, you know what they say.

"All human wisdom is contained in these two words:

"Wait and hope."

You read it.

And I loved