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Okay, on the count of three, say "lobster!"

One, two, three

Lobster!

-Aw. -But that made me hungry.

And we are in Maine

Do you guys want to get some lobster?

Yeah, sounds good to me.

There is supposed to be a place around here that's really good

-I knew you would know. -...On the next block.

Yes!

-Great. -Let's go.

Do you guys realize

this is our first get-together since Italy?

Oh, we really can't count that as a "get-together."

It was Emma's wedding.

Oh, technically, that was still a get-together

There just wasn't any antiquing.

Well, I made up for that this time.

Yeah, no kidding! We did so good, but...

Eh, "but..."

It's not as good as San Francisco,

is that what you were about to say?

No. That's it.

Because we found the veil in San Francisco?

Well, you know...

I know you both feel connection to the veil

because you think

it brought you together with your significant others.

-Well -But Finn and I were together

before we found the veil.

Yeah, speaking of Finn,

you haven't mentioned him much this weekend.

Is everything okay?

Yeah, yeah, everything's fine.

In fact, he has a job audition

for the Los Angeles Symphony.

Oh. That's a detail you managed to skip.

I don't really like thinking about it.

What happens if he gets this job?

He's hoping that I'll move out there with him.

Well, what are you hoping?

I want him to get the job, you know?

I mean, it's what he wants, it's what he deserves.

Yeah.

But moving to Los Angeles is not exactly what I want.

Well, if ever there was a quintessential New Yorker,

it's you.

And seriously, what would the Yankees do without me?

I mean, I really worry about that.

Okay, I'm just saying,

since you are the one to have the veil next,

and you never know what might happen,

you might just want to make sure it's ready,

you know, just in case.

Your faith in the veil is...

Inspiring?

I was gonna say scary.

-Can we go with sweet? -Thank you.

I think she's right.

I think you you should just get it fixed.

It had that little snag in it when I gave it to you.

All right. I will take it in.

Okay.

But it's not like I'm gonna need it anytime too soon.

Yes, that is exactly what I said

Right before I met Paolo.

Oh! Look! Lobster!

Of course.

Leland! Good morning.

Ah, good morning. How was your weekend?

Wonderful.

On the last day, I found

the most incredible 19th-century map of Manhattan.

Impressive.

And I think you're going to be impressed

with a document that's coming in tomorrow.

What is it?

It's a surprise.

But I will say

it means a lotto me,

as I suspect it will for you, too.

Well, I'm dying of suspense, wondering what it is.

Well, I'm sure you have

more pressing things to get on with, mm?

Yes, I'm still working on the guest list for the party.

It's hard to narrow down.

I'll leave it in your capable hands.

Thank you.

-Good morning. -Morning.

What do we have here?

Uh-huh.

Beautiful.

Aren't they?

Yes, spectacular.

You know, these are gonna be at the auction

and they're not that expensive.

As tempting as that sounds,

I spent the weekend antiquing with Avery and Emma.

So you'll be brown-bagging it all week?

'Fraid so.

Ah.

Oh! I almost forgot.

They just dropped off the invitations.

Oh, fantastic. Yeah, I need to get those out.

Yeah.

-Oh, it looks so nice. -Yeah, they're nice, right?

Great.

You bringing Finn?

If he's in town.

I guess that's a 50/50 proposition.

Always is.

I'm sorry.

I know this is all a little bit rushed.

And you have to get to the airport.

I have a little time before my flight,

and I thought we should probably...

...talk about this whole L.A. thing in person.

It did happen all of a sudden, didn't it?

It did.

But, you know, if I get this job,

it means that

I wouldn't have to move into your place,

and whatever place that we find in L.A.,

that would be... ours.

You know, this place was hard to find.

Ten blocks from my job, two blocks from the park.

Think of it this way

If I get the job,

we won't have to suffer through another New York winter.

-"Suffer"? -Yeah.

Please. It's not that bad.

And I like the snow.

A little sunshine would be nice.

But I still have to audition.

This is the L.A. Symphony.

This is Principal Trumpet,

and there is gonna be a lot of competition.

They would be lucky to have you.

Thanks.

Would I still have you, though?

I know I'm asking you to give up a lot.

And you're asking me to live in all that sunshine...

-Just think how I'd get burned!

Come on, you look great in red.

But there is the possibility that I won't even get the job,

-so... -Oh, come on.

You're gonna get it.

You're that good.

I guess we'll find out in a couple of days.

Yeah.

And you know, I just think we should talk about it

some other time, when we have more time.

I mean, you You have to go! I hate how you're always

-Yeah. I know, I know. -...Late for the airport.

I should get going.

Okay.

Good luck.

I really mean it.

I know you do.

Okay.

Knock 'em dead!

All right!

-Oh, hey, Stanley -Hey.

Did the appraisal come in on the George Washington letter?

Oh, you're on the money, as usual.

Well, I've worked for Leland for ten years,

I should be good at this by now.

Yeah, well,

after a few more years, you'll be the new Leland.

Whoa! Easy on the promotion, there.

I'm happy where I am.

Well, I won't be happy if you move to L.A.

Aw, 'cause you'd miss me?

Yeah, no, but I'd miss the drama.

You're very entertaining.

Well, I'll take that as a compliment.

It's Finn. The audition must be over.

Well, are you gonna answer it, or...?

I...

Okay.

Yeah, yeah. Go.

Finn, hi! How did it go?

Better than I could've possibly imagined.

They offered me the job on the spot.

Wow! That's incredible.

Yeah, I keep pinching myself,

but, I mean, this seems to be real.

Hey, listen, I'm gonna spend an extra couple of days

down here with my family

before I head back.

They're so excited.

Of course they are. They must be thrilled.

Send them my best.

I'm really happy for you, Finn. Congratulations.

Thanks.

'Kay, well, there's good news and bad news.

He got the job.

Is that the good news or the bad news?

I don't know.

My family is so excited about having me local again.

I'm sure they are.

My brother even took me house-hunting.

Look, I know this all happened really fast,

but you understand I had to take this opportunity, right?

Yes, of course, I understand.

But you have to understand

you're not the only one who loves their job.

Right?

Well... there are auction houses in Los Angeles.

They're not the Metropolitan.

I love New York.

It's... It's who I am.

Yeah.

And I would never want to change that.

Okay, so what are we saying?

Urn...

maybe this is...

more than just geography,

maybe it's about who we both are...

what we want.

And that maybe we want...

...different things.

Yeah, I think so.

Yeah.

Look, I know I have some things here, uh...

I was just getting used to having them around.

The only thing I'm gonna miss about New York

is you.

I'm gonna miss you, too.

Hey, come here.

Come on, come here.

Hi, Avery.

I did some research

and I found the perfect guy to repair the veil.

He's a master tailor and he's Italian.

He only sees people by appointment,

but I did manage to get you one.

Well, you're not gonna need that appointment,

because Finn and I broke up.

What?

You know, we should get Emma on the phone.

Oh, wait, we can't. She's teaching.

Tracy, what happened?

He got the job in L.A.

and I wasn't willing to uproot my life.

I'm sorry.

Yeah, it's okay.

And I'm surprised...

I mean, especially since you have the veil.

Listen, Avery,

I don't want to burst your bubble about that veil,

but I hung it up in my closet and then my relationship ended.

Maybe Finn just wasn't your soul mate.

I don't think we have to go there.

Do you mind still getting the veil fixed?

Yeah, you know. Just in case.

See? That's right. Hang on to that. "Just in case."

Avery, I'm kidding.

Well, I'm not.

Your appointment is Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

I'll text you the address.

Got it.

Hi, Stanley. Will you please let Leland know

that I'm running a little bit behind?

Yeah, I have one stop to make

and then I'll be on my way in.

Ah, so you're a Giants fan, huh?

Oh, yeah, forever.

You're not?

Not really.

You like the Jets?

I do.

Yeah.

I think Zach Wilson's got a great future with them

as a quarterback boom!

Maybe, but the Jets aren't the Giants.

Never will be.

Yeah. Exactly.

Oh, come on, Luigi.

You're still gonna pin my pants, though, right?

Oh, excuse me.

Hi. Sorry. I'm Tracy Goodwyn.

I'm the 9:00 appointment, I'm so sorry that I'm late,

but the subway broke down at Lex,

so I had to run all the way across to 5th and 53rd,

and I grabbed it there

I mean, I almost missed it, but I didn't, so here I am.

Sorry. This gentleman was a little early

for his appointment,

so I'm afraid you'll have to wait.

Hey. I'm the 9:30.

I'm only 17 minutes late for my appointment,

and he's, like, what, 15, 16 minutes early,

so he's had three minutes of my time already.

I'll tell you what we'll just split the difference,

because it's only gonna take me two minutes to explain to you

what I need to have done.

You lost me.

Just like the Giants are gonna lose to the Jets this year.

The Jets will never beat them!

The Giants are just a better team.

Well, we can agree to disagree on that one.

Tell us, signorina. What do you think?

I'm with you. Giants all the way.

Your pants will have to wait.

Ah, I see how it is.

Now, then... what have you brought me?

Oh, uh, this is a wedding veil that has a snag in it.

It's right, uh... there.

The workmanship is exquisite.

Gotta be Italian.

You're right, it's from Burano. Late-19th century.

A piece this beautiful

must've been in your family for a very long time.

Unfortunately, not my family.

It belonged to the Contessa de Marco.

She wore it in a portrait by Claudio Amici.

That's quite a pedigree.

Oh, sounds a little made up to me.

Did you just say that I made up that story?

Well, not necessarily.

You know, maybe somebody else did along the way.

Actually, this veil has a very storied history.

If you say so.

Excuse me.

It is a very beautiful veil.

I'm glad you approve.

Nice tux.

Thank you.

So, when is the wedding?

Oh, there's not not a wedding.

And yet you have a veil.

It's not my

Well, I mean, I guess a third of it is mine.

Sort of.

Oh, uh... what, this third?

No, the third that doesn't believe in it.

See, there's, like, a legend about the veil,

that it...

never mind.

Ahem. When is your wedding?

Oh, I'm not getting married.

And yet you're in a tuxedo.

I am the best man.

If you say so.

I can have this ready for you next Tuesday.

Great. Thank you so much.

I left my pins back there. Be right with you.

Grazie.

Also?

Go, Dolphins.

Dolph Luigi! Dolphins? Come on.

I can't believe it!

Oliver's father was a client and friend.

He's brought us a very special document.

It's a piece I inherited from him,

but, unlike my father, I'm not a collector.

This is Emma Lazarus's handwritten first draft...

...of The New Colossus.

I mean, I knew there was an earlier draft.

I never thought it would come up for auction.

"Give me your tired,

your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free..."

We see it on the Statue of Liberty,

but to see it in her own hand...

Her poem made such a profound effect

on so many immigrant families.

My own included.

We'll send you a contract this afternoon, Oliver.

Sounds good.

-Pleasure to meet you. -Thank you both.

Leland.

A lot of collectors will be interested in that,

especially Carter Wainwright.

He's been looking for a piece of Americana just like that.

And my fear is he'll stick it in a vault

and no one will ever see it.

That is exactly what he's going to do.

But, you know what,

I could probably reach out to some museums,

maybe get someone

to agree to pay the appraisal price?

I'm not sure Oliver would agree with that.

But I have your permission to ask him, right?

-Well -I'LL take that as a yes!

Ah.

Go ahead. Go ahead!

Oh! Mr. Wykoff!

Sorry, Mr. Wykoff, just one second, please!

Yes. Is there a problem?

-I have a proposal for you. -Okay.

So, what I was thinking was...

Here you go.

Thank you, honey.

How was the wedding?

Oh, it was amazing.

I don't think I've ever seen Bobby look so happy.

-Oh! -Did it give you any ideas?

What, about the new restaurant?

You know that's not what I mean.

Yeah, I know that's not what you mean,

which is why I'm not answering.

Thank you so much for helping with the dinner prep.

Well, it turns out we really didn't need to.

Carly's got everything under control.

Okay, it may seem like that now,

but once Nick opens his new restaurant,

I may need to call on you and Nonna a lot.

I think I'm gonna agree with Mom on this one.

You're gonna do just fine.

But you might need us.

I'm still not convinced

your idea of mixing Italian and Asian food together

is gonna work.

It's called fusion. Nonna, "fusion."

All I know is, it's not authentically Italian.

Okay, it may not be traditional,

but it is awfully good.

You hear that? You hear that?

Motto bene.

"Molto bene." Ohh...

Mom. Lunch is here.

So, how are you doing?

Oh, you know.

I miss Finn.

Yeah.

But, um, well, I am happy that I'm still a New Yorker

and don't have to get on an airplane

to share lunch with my mother.

Aww.

And Zabar's pastrami would be hard to replace.

A hundred percent.

You know, honey,

when your dad and I got divorced,

it took me a while to get my bearings.

Mom, you were married for 15 years.

Yeah.

Finn and I were together for two,

and if you count all his touring,

we were only together for a year and a half.

And that's my longest relationship.

Well, all relationships have their complications,

but you can't let our divorce influence your relationship.

That's not what I'm doing.

Is this all new?

They're by a new artist I'm featuring from Taos.

I really like it.

Yeah.

Now, getting back to you.

Have you thought about what's next?

I have the party coming up that I'm planning.

I have to get the auction together,

and I have to find a museum that's willing to buy

the Lazarus poem.

I'm busy!

Well, just make sure you leave some time for yourself.

I have decided to buy one of those mini trampolines.

Okay...

Stanley says they're great for destressing,

and they're highly recommended

for high-stress, high-achieving, busy New Yorkers.

Sounds like it's right up your alley.

I get the pickle.

-You take it.

I think the Lazarus poem

would be perfect for your special collections.

I know that museums have been struggling for funding,

and to have an important,

and special, timely piece like this

could really

No, of course.

I understand.

Well, I appreciate your time.

Oh, no. This is gonna be harder than I thought.

I have good news, bad news.

Hit me.

The bad news is the caterers that we wanted for the party

just bowed out.

So, for those keeping score,

we can no longer count on caterers or trumpet players.

Correct, but the good news is,

I have a solution.

-Twirl? -

-Let's get your coat. -Okay.

Oh! My phone.

Phone. Grab your phone. Coat. Adventure!

Everything is so delicious!

Really, though.

The only problem is, how do we narrow it down?

I don't know, because this was as good as the carbonara,

which was as good as the risotto.

-Exactly. I don't know. -How do we choose?

We have to save some room for dessert,

because I hear the cannolis are incredible.

We have to get these people to cater the party.

See, I knew you were gonna say that,

so I asked the waiter if we could talk to the owner.

What if I hadn't liked the food?

I hadn't gotten there

But the food is fantastic.

-Tuxedo. -Wedding veil.

-Is this some sort of code? -You're the owner?

I am. The owner and the chef.

Nick Serchio.

Tracy Goodwyn.

And I'm Stanley.

But I'm guessing, by this greeting,

you two have already met.

Yes, we have.

Yeah, very briefly.

Mm-hmm.

So I understand you wanted to see me?

Oh, yeah, but that was before I knew you were you.

Now that we've got that out of the way...

uh, what'd you want to see me about?

About the food.

we wanted to compliment you

on how delicious all of this food is.

-It's very good. -Thank you.

Yes, and-and we wanted to see if you could cater a party

at our auction house on the 17th

Catering... the 17th? Uh...

Well, I would have to check with my sister.

Um, I work with her,

so I'll go do that.

Okay, yeah, yeah, check with her.

In the meantime, we should probably order some dessert.

'Kay. I'll send somebody over.

-Thank you so much. -Thank you.

Yeah, fantastic. I hear the cannolis are really the...

What's going on with you?

Nothing. Nothing at all.

I just realized that this place is so busy

they probably won't be able to fit us in.

Well, let's hope they will.

I'm definitely not doing that job.

What is wrong with you?

What are you talking about? Nothing.

Just

Just it feels like she'd be a very difficult client.

You've had difficult clients before.

Just think of the exposure a party like this would give us,

especially since we are about to open a new restaurant!

You're just like Mom.

And what's with

the wedding veil and the tuxedo thing?

-It's a long story. -How long?

-Not that kind of time. -All right.

So... Looks like I will be available to cater.

Oh. Great.

Good. Yeah. Fantastic.

Why am I the only one who's excited about this?

-Ok. - I'll get the door for you, all right?

-All right. Thank you. -You're welcome.

We've gotten so many RSVPs for the party

and I just sent out the invitations.

Our little party's turning out to be quite the social event.

Yeah. I have to talk to the florist,

I have to confirm with the valet.

Oh, I have to get ex... some extra displays

You know what? I have to get those earrings to the catalogue

before the catalog goes to the printer.

The sapphire earrings that I like?

-Yeah. -What's the provenance on those?

Because I feel like I've seen them before.

No provenance. Estate jewelry. Actually, you know what?

I'm gonna go to the printers now.

I'll see you later.

What? No, no, no! You can't go anywhere!

We have an appointment with the caterer

to go over the menu.

Oh, right! Well, can't you go without me?

You can have some alone time with Tuxedo.

I don't want alone time!

I think he's gonna be hard to work with,

and I don't need that kinda stress!

The trampoline would help. Did it come yet?

-Yes. -And?

I haven't taken it out of the box.

So, the way it works is,

you actually have to take it out of the box,

and then you hit it.

Okay, so say "hi" to Tuxedo for me!

-Oh... -

Swivel or no swivel?

How much does it cost?

Well, this new catering gig will pay for the swivel stools.

That's one way of looking at it.

Oh, come on, Nick.

This party is exactly what we need.

The auction house is on the Upper West Side,

and that is exactly the type of clientele we want to attract.

You're right.

I guess I'll just focus on what's important

The food and getting the restaurant open.

And choosing the right bar stools.

-You're having way too much fun. -Yep.

Fine. The swivel.

Yes!

Just 'cause you're making me dizzy.

Right? Cool.

Usually, we don't make a big deal

out of auction previews,

but we're combining it with our 25th anniversary.

25? Wow. B-But you haven't been there that long.

No. I've been there ten years.

I started off as an assistant,

and now I am the Director of Books and Documents.

Ooh. "Director of Books and Documents."

That is a fancy title.

It is not "fancy".

And I didn't make it up.

Ah. Touche.

Uh, I owe you an apology.

I was a little bit out of line the other day.

Thank you.

Me too.

Nah!

-Oh, um...

Excuse me. Sorry.

Okay.

So the Morgan Library turned me down.

How do you get turned down by a library?

Too many overdue books?

No.

I'm trying to have a historical document

placed in a museum.

Which one? I'm a pretty big history buff.

It's an early draft of a poem by Emma Lazarus.

The one that's on the Statue of Liberty?

"Give me your tired, your poor

your huddled masses" That one?

Wow. Okay, I underestimated you.

Good for you.

No, I know it,

because my grandmother immigrated here from Italy

when she was a child,

and the Statue of Liberty is one of the very first

things she saw when she came to America.

It's one of the most important days of her entire life.

It's stories like that that make me realize

just how important this is that I'm trying to do.

You want stories?

My nonna's got some stories.

Let's focus on the menu here, huh?

Okay.

I've thrown a couple new things at you here.

I'm opening a restaurant called Tesoro Mio,

and it's an Asian-Italian fusion...

That's really interesting, and different

Something I strive for.

Yeah, me too.

So, check this out...

-Oh! -Fantastic.

Yeah, look at that.

So? What do you think?

It's a very nice sign.

I thought so, too. It's a good start, right?

Let's go inside. I want to show you the rest of it.

Okay, now, you gotta use your imagination.

Wait until you see the kitchen.

It does everything but make the sauce.

When we started Da Nonna,

my mother and I had to make sauce

in a tiny, little apartment.

Ma.

I think the place is very nice

and I think Nick is onto something here.

You know, he got a lot of very important investors

based on his menu and his cooking.

Eh?

What do you think?

We were just saying

how impressed we are with the place, honey.

Oh, thanks, Ma.

And proud. Of both of you.

But are you sure you will be finished with everything

by the opening?

Yeah, we've got, like, a month, right?

Uh, which reminds me

I need some artwork for the walls.

We got plenty of family photos you could have!

Well, that's, um, very sweet, Nonna,

but we're going for

a little bit different vibe here than Da Nonna,

but I'll keep it in mind, huh? Grazie.

Espresso?

Leland? I have some good news.

I called every museum I could think of, as you know,

with no luck.

But I just had a meeting with the New York History Museum,

and they want to make the Lazarus poem

part of their permanent exhibit.

Well, that is wonderful news, Tracy.

Congratulations.

There is a catch.

They can only afford half the purchase price.

Which means you have to find someone

who can cover the other half,

and is also willing to donate it.

Guess it's only half the money, right?

Unfortunately, it doesn't make it half as easy.

Indeed. Well...

back to work.

You can do it.

Yeah. Of course. No, I understand.

But thank you for your time.

What's wrong?

I'm just about through my donor list

and I haven't found anyone.

I'm getting nowhere fast

and I am running out of time.

You want to come out with me,

have a drink, cry on my shoulder?

I don't have time to cry because I'm not giving up.

Maybe I'll just jump on my trampoline.

You finally took it out of the box?

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

Okay, well, I'll be out. Happy jumping!

I'll be at the restaurant.

Hello.

It's, uh, Nick Serchio, from Da Nonna's.

Yeah. Hi. I...

I know who you are.

Is everything okay?

You sound like you're a little bit out of breath.

No. I mean, I was just a little up and down.

I was jumping on a trampoline.

That's all.

Well, I didn't know the circus was in town.

I didn't know chefs were funny.

Well, we have our moments. Thanks.

A little kitchen humor?

What, you don't have auction house humor?

No. No, no. All that art and antiquity?

It's very serious. Sacred, in fact.

Well, sorry. I didn't know.

Stanley is the funny one.

The sidekick, right?

The guy that I met at the restaurant with you?

I'm Abbott to his Costello.

Hey. Who's on first?

What's on second.

I didn't know you'd know that routine.

I'm surprised you do.

People aren't always who you think they are.

Well, I think you're still the chef

that's going to be catering our party.

I am.

That's actually why I called I've narrowed it down

to a few recipes I want you to try.

-When? -How is Thursday morning?

Yeah, that Yeah, that should be fine for me.

All right.

You're sure you're not bouncing on the trampoline that morning?

Well, if I am,

it's, uh, you know, just to build up an appetite.

All right. I'll see you then.

Great.

And here we have

a little shitake mushroom and umami ravioli.

Wow.

Smells good.

Ah, it's one of my favorites.

You know, I noticed all the memorabilia

you have back there.

Wow, you weren't kidding when you said

you were a major New York history buff.

Oh, yeah.

It all started when my nonna gave me

this little replica of the Statue of Liberty.

Mm?

-Well? -Wow.

Wow!

If all your food tastes like this,

I'm never getting a reservation at Tesoro Mio.

Oh, you know, I may know somebody that knows somebody

that can get you in.

Oh, this is my sister, Carly. Carly, Tracy.

'Hi!

Hi. Nice to meet you.

Same here. We are very excited to be catering your event.

Oh, well, if the food is this good,

the crowd is gonna be really happy.

Well, I'm glad you're enjoying Nick's new menu,

but I should get these into the kitchen.

It was lovely to meet you.

See ya. Carly's the eldest of my three sisters.

Where are the other two? Locked in the kitchen?

Yes. And we threw away the key.

No, uh, they're in Italy, actually.

Giuliana is doing some research for a new cookbook,

and my sister, Monica, is on a farm,

learning how to make her own olive oil.

Wow. You have quite a family.

Yeah, I got pretty lucky in that department.

How about you?

Oh, I'm an only child,

and my parents are divorced,

and, uh, I just had a break-up myself, recently.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

-Mm. -Uh, divorce?

No, no, we never made it down the aisle.

But you still have the wedding veil.

Only by default.

Yeah, but wasn't there

some sort of legend attached to it?

It's silly. The legend is,

whoever has possession of the veil

is going to fall in love.

That's not silly at all. That's totally legit.

Totally! Yeah. Yeah, for sure.

Totally legit.

Um...

why don't we have some dessert?

What's this one called again?

"Sfogliatella."

How do you say it?

Sif-foge-lia...

Sof-fog-lee-at-Ella.

"Sfogliatella."

- -I can't put it all together.

I know I like it, but I just can't say it.

That's all that matters.

-I'd like to have this on the menu, too.

-All right, done. -And the cannolis.

Cannolis are on every menu. Come on.

Perfect! I love it.

That doesn't look so hard.

You want to try filling one of these?

Seems easy, right?

Grab that chocolate right there

Grab it by the top, otherwise it all comes out.

Oh, yeah, you don't want that.

-All right, and just a -Oh!

' -sorry!

I didn't mean to sp

Not so Not so much filling.

Here, let's get that off. -Wait, can I taste it first?

Yes.

-Mm! -That's good, right?

That's really good!

Mm. So delicious.

That's a lot of chocolate.

Okay, so, we've got the cannolis,

we've got the "s fogliatella."

Um, other than that...

everything else good with the menu?

I really think the menu's perfect.

I'm really happy to check that off my to-do list.

Um... I... have to get going.

You going to work?

No, no. I took the morning off from work,

because I'm buying a new rug

and maybe even a new coffee table

and some new art.

Ooh. Redecorating?

Didn't start out that way, but then the break-up

I guess I just wanted something new.

Is that this building that we're in right now?

This, right here, is the very first day

that Da Nonna's was opened.

Wow.

That's my great-great grandmother,

great-grandfather, in the hat right there

look at that hat!

And that's my grandmother, Gia.

The one who gave you the miniature Statue of Liberty?

-That's the one. -That's really cool.

Uh, are you still looking for a buyer for the poem?

I haven't found anyone yet.

It dawned on me earlier

that one of the investors in Tesoro Mio

is also a very big collector.

-Really? -Mm-hmm.

Do you think he might be interested?

Yeah, I mean, we can call him and find out.

Here, let me help you with that.

Oh, thank you.

You would be willing to call him for me?

Of course!

To save a very important piece of New York history?

I can't promise anything.

No! I mean, of course not.

I'm not expecting anything,

but thank you.

Also, if you need help lugging stuff around,

I've got an SUV.

I could help you.

Ohh...

Okay.

Oh. What floor are we on?

Uh, the top floor.

I mean

There's an elevator!

I wouldn't do that to you!

You taught me to make cannolis this morning.

I thought I was in for a workout.

Where do you want this thing?

Yeah. Right here in the middle.

All right.

Oh. Nice place.

Thanks. I like it.

All right. One, two, three

Perfect. Hey, can I get you something to drink?

Yeah, water would be great.

Perfect.

Um... so are you collecting rugs?

No, Why?

'Cause you got, like, 50 of them over here.

That.

Well...

sometimes, you think something's gonna work

and then it doesn't.

Mm. You have to just move on.

Are we still talking about rugs?

No.

Now we're talking about my ex.

Finn was going to move in with me,

and, um, so we started shopping for stuff for my place,

you know, for both of us,

and he picked out this rug...

...and I gave in.

Well, at least we know you're willing to compromise.

Right.

Just not all the way to L.A.

That's where he moved.

Well, I don't know you very well,

but I can't really see you breaking up with New York.

Hey, this is great. I love this artwork right here.

That's from my mom's art gallery.

Your mom has an art gallery?

Mm-hmm.

I just so happen to be looking for some artwork for Tesoro Mio.

Unless she's charging Warhol prices, and then...

I know someone who knows someone

who might be able to get you a deal.

Sounds interesting. And cryptic.

So what's the verdict?

Just doesn't work, does it?

Bah!

Two thumbs down!

How's it getting back downstairs, though?

Oh, good afternoon.

Wait, didn't you get my text

saying I wasn't coming in until later?

I did.

What, were you just up late working?

Yeah. I was, um, you know, just going over

all the paperwork for the party,

making sure that the vendors had their contracts

and everything.

Mm. Everything's set. What

Is that the catalog?

It is. How does it look?

Terrific. I noticed at that back

that you put a thank-you to Tesoro Mio there.

Of course I did.

You know, they're catering the party

and they need the publicity.

Wow. That's awfully nice of you.

I'm a nice person.

Most of the time.

I'm just making an observation.

Sounds more like an exaggeration, to me.

Look, don't get me wrong. I like Tuxedo.

He's charming, he can cook,

he can keep up with you.

What does that even mean? You keep up with me.

All I'm saying is

that Finn, you know, he was nice...

really talented,

but he was always a few steps behind you.

You need somebody who's more of a speed-walker...

like Tuxedo.

First of all, Tuxedo is just

Nick

-"Nick." - "Nick."

-Nick. -Nick...

is just a business acquaintance, okay?

He's sor

It's him.

Well, he's probably just calling about business stuff.

Hello?

I've got good news.

So my investor said he's willing to meet with you.

Really? Wow.

Yeah, he's got a house out on Long Island,

out by the beach.

He wanted us to come by on Sunday.

Sunday's perfect.

Why don't I pick you up around...

tch, I don't know, nine?

Nine. Okay. Great.

Ah, thank you so much.

These look great.

Tuxedo found a potential buyer for the poem.

Just a business acquaintance, huh?

He's just a stand-up guy.

Nick. Nick is just a stand-up guy

Would you stop getting ideas? Please.

No, no. No. I mean, I can't help it, it's in my DNA.

I'll try to have no ideas.

Oh, look me not having any ideas

about you and Tuxedo...

walking down a beach.

I need my own office.

Seriously, can't live like this.

"Nick."

Whoa oh! Okay.

Oh!

-Hello. -Hey!

Just checking in on you.

Well, don't worry.

It's been three weeks and I am still standing.

What are you doing?

Why do I see paint cans behind you?

I'm making some changes, you know?

Out with the old, in with the new?

Maybe something blue?

Wait, you didn't get rid of that cute little table

you bought on our Vermont weekend, did you?

Wasn't it right next to your couch?

Yes! You have a good memory. It was right there.

But now I've put it in the bedroom.

Looks like you're making some changes, too.

Yes. I, uh...

I'm just getting started on the packing.

Paolo and I are moving to our new place soon.

Oh. Well, I can't wait to see it.

- -Is that what time it is?

I have to go, I'm so sorry, but Nick is picking me up.

We're gonna go meet Bruce.

Who's Nick?

I don't have time to explain!

Okay. Coat... scarf.

I just got off the phone with Tracy

How is she doing?

She's redecorating.

Oh, no. Do you remember her last break-up?

I know. I even saw paint cans in her living room.

I just hope we can get there

before she paints her walls a color she's gonna regret.

What's your schedule like this week?

-Good morning. -Hey, good morning.

So, slight change of plans.

-Oh -No, no, no. Don't worry.

We're still gonna go meet Bruce,

we're just not going to his house.

Oh, okay. Well, that sounds fine, right?

-Yeah. -Okay. Thank you.

Oh, what's this?

Ah, it's a little surprise for the road.

-Okay. -Some cannolis...

Cannolis for breakfast?

I love it.

So just keep in mind,

you'd only be paying half the asking price.

The museum will match the other half.

They're looking forward

to displaying the poem full-time.

Bruce.

These words meant so much to so many immigrants,

including my grandmother.

Well, I really admire what you're trying to do,

but I collect to invest...

and I resell when the market's right.

Oh, come on, Bruce.

What about considering this a charitable donation?

I've already exceeded my donations for the year.

Look, I'm very sorry, but I'm a businessman.

I'm not a philanthropist.

Of course.

I'm sure you'll find the right person.

You have someone in mind?

I don't, but you two should definitely keep at it.

You're pretty good together.

I am interested

in this George Washington letter, though,

so maybe your trip out here wasn't for nothing.

Hey, I mean, we knew it was a long shot, right?

Yeah, long shots are always worth a try, though.

-I should know. -Meaning?

Well, my grandmother thinks

my new restaurant is a total long shot.

- What? -Yeah.

Why?

Ah, she's old-school.

She doesn't understand the idea of anybody wanting

to blend Italian cooking with any other kind of cuisine.

Well, come on, "old-school" doesn't mean

that she might not come around.

Yeah, right.

There's old-school, then there's Italian old-school.

-Got it. -Yeah.

Well, what made you decide to go with fusion anyway?

Uh, ex-fiancée.

-"Ex"? -Ex.

I've been there.

Yeah, we were together four years.

She's a chef also, Asian cuisine.

And we decided to blend our lives together,

uh, we also wanted to blend our food passions together,

and boom "Tesoro Mio."

Well, it does sound delicious.

Mm-hmm. Yeah.

But, uh, I'm moving on with her blessing.

So things ended well?

Yeah. Yeah, especially for her.

She's now married to a Brazilian chef,

and they have two restaurants in Rio.

- Oh. Great. -Mm-hmm.

And what about you?

Ah, taking a little... a little break.

You know, focusing on the new restaurant.

Mm-hmm.

You know, my best friend, Avery, always says

that everything happens for a reason.

-Mm. -I don't know.

Maybe I'm starting to believe her.

Speaking of

Sorry things didn't work out so well with Bruce.

You know what? We gave it our best shot, right?

-That, we did. -Yeah.

So, Trace,

what's the attire for this party?

The usual upscale New York cocktail party.

Ah.

So, in other words, a little black dress?

Or...

Whoa.

That is your dress.

I don't know.

You think?

don't know.

What about this one? This one's sort of more...

I don't know.

This one's a little more...

Trace, I've never seen you

so in doubt about a dress before,

especially one that looks like it was made for you.

What's going on?

Nothing!

It's 'cause I'm not sure which one is right.

For what?

Or should I say, for who?

Have you met someone?

Sort of.

But I don't know! I mean, maybe it's something.

Or maybe it's nothing!

Or maybe I'm just not ready to be in a relationship yet.

You know?

Well, it's given you pause about buying a new dress,

so maybe it is something.

Either way, you have to buy that dress.

Thanks, Mom.

You want to grab an early dinner after this?

Oh, Mom, I would love to,

but Avery and Emma are coming into town tonight.

Ah, what's the occasion?

No occasion,

they're just being good friends.

Mm.

You know you guys didn't have to come.

Yes, we did,

given the state of your apartment.

I know how it seems, but I'm fine, really.

We were just a little worried about you.

Especially when I saw all those paint cans

It just reminded me of the time

you painted your apartment purple, and

Okay, okay. It was lilac!

-It was bad. -It was

These paint cans have a very pretty light green

-in them. -Oh!

I think it's gonna be great,

and since you're here,

maybe you two could help me paint.

If that's what you want to do, of course, we'll do that.

-You are the sweetest. -Avery!

But I love you.

You're the nicest person I know, seriously.

Okay, where are we going to dinner?

Oh, I discovered this new Italian place,

and I thought we could, you know, just check it out.

Okay.

Well, look who it is!

Oh, you're becoming a regular.

These are my friends, Emma and Avery.

-Hi. -Hi.

The other two-thirds of the veil?

Nice to meet you.

Oh! You know about the veil?

Well, he was at Luigi's

when I had to take it in to get repaired.

Oh. You didn't tell us that.

This is Nick and he is a very talented chef.

Meh...

Is this the same Nick who took you Long Island?

Well, unfortunately,

that turned out to be a bust, but yes.

But I did get to see the Oheka Castle

One of the architects who also designed Central Park.

I can't believe you never know about that.

Tracy knows New York better than I do.

But that is my favorite part about the city,

that there's always something new to discover.

Always.

Oh!

Hey, thank you.

I hope you don't mind. I took the liberty.

-Oh! -She does not mind,

and neither do we! Thank you.

I could tell you the specials,

or you could just put yourselves in my hands.

Oh, no, we we will put ourselves in your hands.

Okay.

All right. Perfect. I'll be right back.

I didn't mean it like that.

We didn't say anything.

No. What do you What do you...

Nothing.

Cheers.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Aw, thank you.

Scusami, cameriere. Vorremmo ordinare il dessert.

What a find this place is.

I mean, not to mention Nick.

What? I was talking about his cooking.

Uh-huh.

I just ordered us some dessert.

Yes. I noticed you were practicing your Italian.

I was trying. Every chance I get.

Paolo's trying to improve his English,

so we're not speaking Italian too much at home right now.

So when are you going back to Italy?

Probably the start of spring semester?

It's just not official yet.

And then you'll continue tracing the veil?

-That's the plan. Yeah. -Okay.

I'm still wondering how it got to the States.

-And so am I. -So is Avery.

Why do they think it's my birthday!

Just smile and eat cake.

I guess my Italian's not as good as I thought!

It's okay, Em, at least you know

how to order three forks.

Stop it. Thank you.

It's exactly what I ordered. Thank you.

This is amazing.

Let me cut that into some smaller pieces.

-We'll take care of it. -Thank you!

Thank you, Nick. Everything was wonderful.

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

So, if you find yourselves in New York on the 30th,

I'm doing the grand opening of our new restaurant,

and I would love for you all to come.

Oh, that's so nice of you.

I think Tracy will probably have to represent the three of us.

Well, I won't say no to that.

That's good to hear.

Okay, I should probably get back to the kitchen.

Is there anything else I can get for you ladies?

No, everything was perfect.

It really was.

All right. Wonderful. Very nice to meet both of you.

You too.

What?

-Nothing. -Nothing.

Stop looking at me like that.

The cheesecake's really good.

Really good.

It is good.

I just can't believe that Nick wouldn't let us pay for dinner.

He is quite a guy.

No! Do not go all Avery on me.

I'm just saying,

it's obvious he likes you,

and from what I can tell, he is a keeper.

-Definitely a keeper. -Not you, too!

But you have to admit, come on,

this is the veil working its magic.

Really? Are we back to that?

Yes! But, Tracy, the veil can only do so much.

You do have to meet it half-way.

I am not asking the veil to do anything.

I think what we're saying is,

you just really need to think about what it is that you want.

You know, actually, what I want right now

is some space.

So I'm I'm just gonna say goodnight.

Tracy, I didn't

Wow.

She's really good with that whistle.

I think it's a New York thing.

Hi.

Wow. This is great.

-Welcome. -Thank you.

You know, I am a native New Yorker,

and this is the first time

I've ever been to an auction house.

No, actually, I can't even imagine that.

Can I show you around a little?

-Absolutely. -Okay.

So how'd you get into all this?

I always loved history, ever since I was little.

I didn't even want to go to summer camp,

I just wanted to visit every historical site in the city.

That sounds so nerdy when I say it out loud.

Not at all. Bet you give one heck of a tour.

Oh, yeah. All the way from the Bronx to the Bowery.

So, what do you think?

Well, I mean, it's a lot,

and I think it would be

a great place to come and work every day.

You know, you've got

all of this amazing history coming through.

Oh, there's just so much history

and beautiful art,

and amazing jewelry.

It...

It's everything.

But you're here to see the kitchen, aren't you?

-Uh, yeah. -I'll show you

where you're gonna set up.

So I think you have everything we need here,

except for a couple things,

which I can bring from the restaurant.

-Yeah, and I'll make a list. -Perfect.

Um... and I gotta tell you,

seeing all this fantastic art here

has reminded me

that I need to fill up the walls at my new restaurant.

So if your offer to go see your mom's gallery

is still on the table...

Absolutely.

Professionally speaking,

I should probably see your new restaurant first.

Hmm. Yeah, you might be on to something there.

Yeah.

Why don't you come by today after work?

Sure. Sure. I'm free. I would love to.

Okay.

-See you there. -Okay.

Wow. This is a great space.

So have you thought about what kind of art?

Well, I like paintings.

Right. That's a little vague.

I like paintings of landscapes, you know?

And when you look at them, you kind of want to go there,

type of landscapes.

Yeah, I know exactly what you mean.

Okay, well, any other thoughts?

No.

Just nothing that makes you lose your appetite.

Right! Good call.

Uh, you know, art is subjective, right?

I get that, and that's really why I need your help.

Like, I am very confident with my calamari,

but I have no idea what to put on the walls, you know?

Have you thought about fine art photography?

Yes, and that is a great idea,

but if I put a photo on these walls

that is not of my family,

my grandmother, she is never gonna let me live it down.

Well, I don't know if I can help you with that,

-but

Oh, um, that was just Luigi texting me

to remind me that I need to pick up the veil.

I thought you picked that up already?

No. No, I haven't had a chance yet.

It's no rush.

I thought your friends needed it?

They no. They, uh, are already married.

In fact, they both wore the veil at their weddings.

-Really? -Mm-hmm.

Hmm. So that means you're the only one of your friends

that's still single?

Yep, but I'm not complaining about it.

No, I totally get it.

I'm not complaining about being

the only one of my friends who's still single,

but if you ask my nonna and my mother...

ooh!

I think I should just pick up the veil

and stop making a thing out of it, you know?

Hey, Avery, can you hold on a second,

so I can get Emma on, too?

Great.

Okay, now that you're both here, I, urn...

I want to apologize.

We're sorry, too.

Yeah, we realized we came on a little strong about Nick.

And the veil.

We just want you to find the right person.

Whoever it is.

Ohh! I can't stand it when we fight.

Wait a second. I don't remember us ever being

in a big blow-out fight before.

That's not true.

Remember when we were studying for finals

and we accused the others

of eating the last chocolate-chip cookie?

Yeah, that's 'cause you did.

- -I totally forgot about that.

In our defense, we were super-sleep-deprived.

I was so tired!

So... are we good?

Aw, you don't even have to ask.

'Course we're good.

I love you, girls.

All right. Avery, you first. Tell me about your day.

Oh, that's interesting.

It's a bit intense.

Well, clearly,

you haven't tried my spicy ramen arrabbiata.

Oh, I love that.

For the restaurant?

No. It's for my apartment.

It's gonna go perfect with my new rug.

Which one?

As I recall, you have quite the collection going on.

I'll narrow it down, okay?

Find anything you like?

Uh, I don't think so. Sorry.

Oh, don't be sorry.

I've got some new pieces coming in a few days...

Hmm.

...If you'd like to come back.

Well, let me check with my designer.

Would you like to come back in a couple days?

I think we can make that work.

You don't mind being stuck with me again?

You're not so bad to be stuck with.

Did you hear that?

May I have a moment?

Yes. Yes, of course, Leland.

Tracy, I know how hard you've worked on the party,

and I just wanted to say thank you

for making it so special.

Well, I am honored.

I mean, Metropolitan is like a second home to me,

so I really wanted this party to be perfect.

Well, the place wouldn't be the same without you.

Am I going somewhere?

Not if I can help it.

Are you going somewhere?

Well, I have to retire, eventually,

and I was hoping I could leave it in capable hands.

Maybe those hands might be yours.

Shall we go over and join our guests?

Good news, bad news?

Good news.

The good news is you look fantastic. Love the dress.

Thank you.

There's no bad news.

Hey, are you okay handling things on your own for a while?

Yeah, take as long as you want.

What?

You got your eyes on something a little special over here?

Oh, uh, I'm just appreciating the earrings.

Which? These, uh, blue ones right here?

Mm-hmm. They're sapphires.

There's just something about them.

Wow. Those are beautiful.

Have you heard the big buzz of the party?

-No. -Everyone's raving

about your food.

-What? Wow! -Mm-hmm.

Wow. That is, uh, that is music to my ears.

Well, I have to thank you,

because this party is really important to me.

Of course. Of course.

And it was a pleasure to, you know, watch you

and kind of get a glimpse into your world.

So thank you.

Have you had a chance to see the Lazarus poem?

No, I haven't.

Can you come see it now?

Are you kidding me? Absolutely.

-Okay. -Yeah.

Wow. Look at that. That is special.

Yeah.

To see this poem in her actual handwriting?

-I know. -Wow.

Now I understand why you've been fighting so hard.

And mostly failing.

But that's okay. I am not giving up.

I am not throwing in the towel.

Who is that guy?

Carter Wainwright.

He has a vast collection

of incredibly important historical artifacts

and he keeps them all locked in a vault.

I hate the idea of a guy like that

getting his hands on the poem.

It deserves to be seen

by the immigrants that it was written for.

Nick! That's it.

You just gave me a great idea.

So, remember,

in our conversation at the party, you said,

how much that poem meant to immigrants, right?

-Yeah. -I should find someone

who it means something to,

you know, someone who lived it.

Yeah, someone who emigrated to the U.S. themselves.

Yes! Exactly.

So I researched all day and all night

and I finally found the perfect person.

Rangan Narula.

The tech guy?

Exactly. He came from nothing

and he went the distance.

Yeah, I'm not doing that again.

He is an incredibly inspiring rags-to-riches story.

And he lives in Manhattan.

No way. So, you called him?

Well, it's Sunday, so his office is closed.

I emailed him and all five of his assistants.

Well, there you go.

Thank you.

This is it. This is the one.

You sure?

Yes, I am sure, it's perfect. It fits right in.

Well, I guess you do have to try a few out

before you find the right one.

Are you still talking about rugs?

Ahh... maybe.

Maybe not.

'Kay, well, I'm still talking about rugs,

so don't confuse me.

Well, I guess you'll figure it out.

Eventually.

-What? -Nothing.

Morning, sunshine. What's going on?

-Why don't you tell me? -What?

You got a call from Rangan Narula's office.

What's that all about?

Ms. Goodwyn?

Oh, yes. Hi.

-I'm ready. -I am so sorry.

Mr. Narula has to reschedule his appointment with you.

He was called away on urgent business.

Perhaps next month sometime?

No. Next month is too late.

Apologies.

Hi.

How did it go with Narula?

Oh...

he had to go out of town

and he's not gonna be able to reschedule the meeting

until after the auction.

Oh, that's a bummer. I'm sorry.

But hey, you pushed to get one meeting with him.

Chances are, you push to get another one,

you can get one before the auction.

Yeah, I guess. It's just that

Pushy Tracy is a little tired from being so pushy.

Sounds like you need a little cheering up,

and I could use a break.

I guess I just thought you never slowed down.

Juggling two restaurants, even temporarily,

is a lot more difficult than I thought.

So this is a no-work night, then.

Mm-hmm.

No talking about food or auctions.

Those are some strict rules.

I guess we're gonna find out if our jobs define us.

Yeah, we could talk about how your re-decorating is going,

or your rug-collecting.

Okay, that whole situation is winding down, okay?

But we have to figure out another subject to discuss.

Oh, I know.

How about places in New York that we haven't visited?

In fact, I'll bet you've never been to see

the last remaining piece of the Ziegfeld Theatre.

What? Where has that been hiding?

That's a secret. I'm not tellin' you.

-What? -I'll show it to you, though.

-If you want to go. -Okay.

Or... we could get another piece of pizza.

Ooh... uh

I don't know. This is really good pizza.

-Mm-hmm. -But...

I want to go see the theater.

Aww...

All right, fine.

Okay, so, I think we ended in a tie, right?

Because we both stuck to the rules the whole time.

But you almost blew it

when you first saw that Ziegfeld statue.

You weren't supposed to notice that?

-I notice everything. -Well, I can't help it!

Ohh, now that it's over, I have to tell you,

ooh, that statue would kill at auction.

Should we go back and get it?

Thank you so much for such a nice evening.

I had a great time.

Yeah, me too.

Let me know if you need any more rugs carried up.

No, I think I'm good, 'cause that one's a keeper.

Mm-hmm. Yeah. We'll see about that.

Goodnight.

Goodnight!

Hey! How are you?

I think I'm in love.

Tracy! That's wonderful.

It's the perfect fit.

That's so hard to find.

Tell me about it. I searched high and low.

That's what it takes sometimes.

I'm just so glad the search is over...

and that I got such a bargain.

Nick?

No, I'm talking about my new rug.

I thought we were talking about Nick.

You can't ask me to choose

between Nick and my new rug.

Okay-

What about you and Nick?

I haven't decided about that yet.

You're interested, right?

Yes.

That's something.

-I'm just not sure what yet -

Oh, I have to get back to the office.

All right.

I'll talk to you soon.

Love you.

She's in love with her rug?

Yeah.

But your instincts were right.

She's been spending more time with Nick.

That's the veil working its magic.

I wouldn't mention that to Tracy.

Oh, right, no. Of course not.

But I'm just telling you,

I cannot wait to see her in that wedding veil.

I know, but I wouldn't mention that, either.

'Course not. Okay, bye.

That is definitely a piece of Broadway history.

I'll have to check out this Ziegfeld statue for myself.

I have other photos. You can scroll back.

Okay-Oh, yeah!

Oh

That's from Avery's wedding.

Oh! That's a cute picture.

We took that in the gallery at the Stan bridge Museum.

Oh, this infamous painting

- -Oh...

Tuxedo texting.

-Let me text him back. Uh... -No. No, no, no, no!

Do not text him. Give it to me!

No...

Oh, he's just asking me to lunch.

Oh, that's fun. Where will you go?

I don't know. I'm gonna let him decide.

-I'll just... -Okay, yeah.

That's cool. See. Uh... "I raise you, your move." Yeah?

What about...

Well, go somewhere new.

Okay. Okay, okay. Yeah. That's what he wrote back!

-He said "somewhere new"? -Yes.

Pickin' up what you're puttin' down!

-Wow. -Let's go.

You two are in sync.

So we do this every month.

It was my nonna's idea.

She loves giving back, so...

Oh. I like her even more.

Welcome to our little family tradition.

This is awesome. I would love to help out, if I can.

You don't have to.

I want to.

You know, I bussed tables when I was in college.

I can get four plates on one arm.

Wow, that's a lot of plates.

- -Mama.

Sorry to interrupt. This is Isabella.

-Tracy.

It's a pleasure to meet you, honey.

It's really nice to meet you, too.

This is my nonna, Gia.

Oh, I've heard so much about you.

And I've heard about you.

Nick says

you're trying to put the poem Emma Lazarus wrote in a museum

for everyone to see.

Well, I am hoping to make that happen.

And Tracy wants to help out,

she wants to help serve.

I'll get you an apron!

Oh, thank you.

-Oh -Don't make me laugh.

You can use your other hand!

-No, no. It's a point of pride. -All right.

Don't. Don't say anything.

She's not Italian.

Here I come. Okay.

That's for you.

And that's for you, sir.

Yeah, but, Ma, she seems to really like

one particular Italian we both love, so...

Nice! Whoo!

Thank you. Best tip I ever got.

And he looks very happy.

And that's all that really matters, right?

Yeah.

You know what,

Nick, I just want to say thank you

for including me here today.

I had a great time.

I had a great time watching you juggle all those plates.

Yeah, it's good to know

I still have a skill I can fall back on.

I'm sure you've got more than one.

I know it's not like being a professional chef,

but I was a short-order cook.

Seriously?

Yeah, seriously. Why are you looking so surprised?

What can I say? You're full of surprises.

You're welcome to come over for dinner tonight.

I'd like to prove it to you.

Huh. I do have the night off.

Are you sure? Most people are afraid

to have a chef over to their house for dinner,

they're afraid their cooking is not gonna measure up.

Well, I'm not afraid.

I like a challenge.

Game on.

Come on, in, Nick.

Door's open.

So, I wasn't sure what you were cooking tonight,

so I brought a little rosso e bianco.

Thank you so much. Perfect.

Mm. It smells good.

It's not Italian, but it smells good.

Well, I thought we could have something different.

Went with an American classic.

Sloppy Joes.

-Sloppy Joes? -Comfort food.

Oh, that's why I didn't recognize it.

You've had it before, right?

No, I have not.

How is that even possible?

Hey, I'm Italian.

You know? We do the meat-ah-ball-ah sub-ah.

You need to know that I survived on this recipe

when I was in college,

so I like to think

that I perfected it.

Very good.

But it needs something?

What? No. No, no, no.

am the guest tonight, you are the cook,

so whatever you think.

Right, but you're a professional chef.

You would know.

can take it, I can handle the truth.

Okay. Maybe it could use a little cumin.

Cumin? Okay. Cumin.

Urn...

Okay, garlic powder...

Wow, you've got a lot of seasonings there.

Let me check I'm gonna reach over here.

Okay, what's... Oh!

There we go.

Yeah, you found it.

I found it. You mind? Yeah?

Oh, no. Please. Here. Go ahead.

All right.

Okay.

We mix this up a little...

see that wrist movement back there?

There's a flair to it.

This is just cooking.

Bring your tastebuds over here.

I don't want to get this on your pretty dress,

-so, careful. -'Kay.

That's amazing! Oh, my gosh.

It's so much better.

You'd think I do this for a living.

Yeah! Well, dinner is ready.

You know, sometimes, it's just the simplest things

that surprise you.

Yeah.

Okay.

I will set the table.

Oh. Oh, thank you.

Yeah, you can just move my stuff anywhere.

What, are you researching Narula?

I want to get to him

without having to wait for another meeting.

I've just been doing a lot of research on him.

I even found out

what neighborhood he's from in Queens,

and where he eats breakfast there every Sunday.

Wow.

So which wine should I open the red or the white with this?

Mm, good question.

You know, we're doing sloppy Joes,

so maybe I have a better option.

Beer.

Are you reading my mind?

Great minds think alike.

Cheers.

Oh, this is it.

Oh, there he is, he's in that back booth.

Oh, yeah.

Okay. Uh, you got this, okay?

Don't forget to breathe.

-All right. Let's go. -Okay.

Well, here goes nothing.

Go get 'em, tiger.

Mr. Narula?

-Yes? -I am is Tracy Goodwyn,

I work at the Metropolitan Auction House.

We were meant to have a meeting last week

and you were unable to attend.

Anyway, I'm really sorry for intruding like this.

It's not the kind of thing I usually do.

I usually eat my breakfast alone without interruptions.

I know. Yeah. I read that.

I'm sorry... about this,

but I really need a moment of your time.

My eggs are getting cold.

Of course. Right. Sorry.

That's the third time you're apologizing.

Are you done?

Apologizing? Yes, actually.

Pretty sure I am.

Then let me apologize to you for canceling our meeting.

Please, sit down,

so I can at least eat my food while it's still warm.

Great. Okay.

Ah! Yes.

-Well? -Yeah, uh...

I think it went really well.

He said that he wasn't sure yet,

but he told me to write up a proposal

and he said he would show it to his lawyers.

Sounds like a "yes" to me.

I did express urgency to him, you know,

that the auction was only a few days away.

What do you have to do? Just write a proposal, right?

Only the best proposal of my entire life.

You got this!

Let's go back to Da Nonna, I'll cook you breakfast,

and you can write this amazing proposal.

No, probably

Well...

there gonna be cannolis?

Of course! Cannolis, yes. You earned it. Come on.

Okay.

-Just one. -Yes. Maybe five.

What was that?

Those are the sapphire earrings.

Someone put a pre-emptive offer on 'em.

I never got to try them on.

Yeah. Okay

-Can we go over the checklist? -Yeah.

Only thing that's left to do is tag the auction items.

Okay, but don't tag the Lazarus poem just yet.

Still nothing from Narula?

No.

But I think it's just him and his lawyers

going over all the paperwork. It's complicated, you know?

It's not just a purchase,

it's a purchase, and then a donation.

Right.

Okay, well, should we go to lunch?

I have to work through it because I'm leaving early

to meet Nick at my mom's gallery.

You two are becoming quite a regular thing.

Should I be jealous?

Of course not.

You'll always be my work husband.

-Mwah! -I'll take it.

The new paintings I want to show you

are right over here.

Ah, fantastic.

More of what we were looking for.

Good.

See, this reminds me of Verona.

That's where my grandmother was born.

Ah.

That makes sense. The painter's Italian.

Hmm. I don't think it's quite what we're looking for,

for Tesoro Mio.

What What do you think?

Probably not.

Okay.

Let me see. What else do we have?

This speaks to me.

Reminds me of that day down by the water.

Yeah.

I know what you mean.

The day we were at the water, it was very cold.

Well, maybe it was cold this day, too,

and the artist decided to paint blue skies instead of clouds.

I hadn't realized you were an optimist.

It's one of my better qualities.

You have a few.

I see you found one you like.

It's called "Cielo Blu".

Mm. "Blue Sky." Weird.

The artist is Italian.

So's the guy buying it.

Sold!

You did good.

In fact, the whole restaurant looks good.

Ah, well, thanks to you. You had a lot to do with it.

I'm not just talking about picking out the bars tools.

Ah, it's gonna be so weird running my own kitchen

when you move over here.

You know something? I think we're both gonna be just fine.

Where did you find it?

That? Uh... from the Sarah Goodwyn Gallery.

As in... Tracy Goodwyn?

Yes. That's her mother.

Then I wouldn't say I'm the only one

around here who's been helpful.

Huh.

Have you asked her out yet, on a real date?

Yeah, does pizza count?

Yeah, if you're in college.

Thank you, Oh, wise sage.

They have me on hold again.

Well, what'd they say?

Just that they can't find Narula

so they're gonna try to track down his lawyer.

When?

Okay, okay.

But please just make sure

that he knows that the auction's meant to start any moment.

Thank you.

Anything?

I can't wait any longer. I have to start.

-Good morning, everyone! - Sorry.

Thank you for coming.

We've got some very nice items for you today.

Lot number 843

a handwritten letter from George Washington.

Bidding begins at $220,000.

So ah!

225.

300, on the phone!

325...

350 over here.

And 375 on the phone.

Do I hear 400? Last chance.

All right, then. It is...

sold!

For $375,000 to the bidder on the phone.

Well, we're moving along now.

Our next item, lot number 844,

is a handwritten draft of the poem

by Emma Lazarus,

"The New Colossus."

-Written in 1883...

...this early draft of the poem

was engraved on the Statue of Liberty.

Ahem.

Excuse me a moment.

I've just been informed

that this item has, in fact, been withdrawn,

so we shall move straightaway onto our next one,

lot number 845.

It is a first edition...

Here you go. You did it!

Oh, We did it.

Okay,I'll buy that.

Cheers.

If I may,

I would like to thank each and every one of you

for making today's auction an amazing success,

and I especially want to thank Tracy,

who went out on a limb

to save a very important part of American history.

Cheers!

- Cheers! -Thank you.

That was definitely a day to remember.

Oh, best day ever.

And the look on Carter Wainwright's face

-So good! -...When Leland just

pulled the poem away from him! Oh!

That alone was worth at least a million dollars.

Oh, and I am so glad

that you were there to share it with me.

-Oh! -Me too.

I wouldn't have missed it for anything.

Ah, well, uh... here we are.

Thanks again.

Thank you.

I'm sorry.

We just got caught up in the moment, you know?

Well, it's a moment I was hoping would happen.

I just wasn't sure you felt the same.

I'm not sure I'm ready to feel that way.

I get it.

We can take it slow.

Slow feels...

too fast

for me, right now.

I'm sorry.

Have I been misreading things?

No. It's me.

think I've been sending you mixed messages.

Or maybe I've just been reading them wrong.

Now, if you're not ready, you're not ready.

I totally understand.

I'm sorry.

Don't be.

You're being honest with me,

and that is totally admirable and I appreciate it.

Maybe we should just, uh, call it a night?

Thank you.

Thank you.

This is a good home for it.

I think Emma Lazarus would feel the same way.

Thank you so much, Mr. Narula.

It's a pleasure.

Congratulations, Tracy. -Leland, thank you.

Thank you.

I still can't believe it's here.

Stanley. Mwah. We did it together.

-No, no, no. -We made it happen.

-This was all you. -It was a team.

It was a team. Okay. I'll see you later.

-Mom! -All finished?

Thank you for waiting.

Oh, honey.

I am so proud of all that you've done here.

Thank you so much.

I'm a little surprised

you wanted to have dinner with me tonight.

-What? -I would've thought

you'd want to celebrate this special moment with Nick.

No. Well, things just got a little complicated.

Ah. Sounds like a romantic complication.

Honey, I'm your mom, remember?

I'd have to be blind not to see

there was something going on with you two.

The truth is, I'm the one who was blind.

I didn't realize how close Nick and I had gotten

until he told me how he felt, and I...

and I got scared.

Scared of what?

Scared of...

...how I feel about him.

Oh, honey.

Nick is a "forever" kind of guy,

and you can't confuse that with Finn,

or even your father and I.

All these years, I've watched

as you let our divorce color your relationships,

and the fact of the matter is,

your dad and I just weren't right for each other.

But you and Nick are.

Yeah.

Hello?

-Hi. -Are you okay?

Did Stanley call you?

We promised we wouldn't say.

So you know about Nick and me?

And since you're on your trampoline,

I'm guessing you're not okay.

Trampolines are great for stress.

Your problem isn't stress, it's matters of the heart.

So you should probably get off the trampoline

and get over to Nick's restaurant.

It's the 30th. His opening.

I don't think that I am welcome there.

That didn't stop you with Rangan Narula.

Get over there!

Ladies.

Hi...

Hi.

-I was hoping

that the shitake mushroom ravioli would...

be on the menu tonight.

Hoping that's not the reason that you came by.

No. The man who made it is why I'm here.

Well, hate to break it to you, but technically,

my nonna made it tonight. She tried it,

and then when she did, she went all in,

but I get where you're going.

I should've come up with a better opening line.

No, you're doing just fine.

Good, 'cause...

that's my best material.

So I'm sorry.

And the And the truth is...

the truth is,

you're not misreading anything.

So what you're saying is that if I was to kiss you,

you won't push me away?

Well, it better be a good kiss.

But what constitutes a good kiss?

Who cares if she's not Italian?

That was a great kiss.

They make a wonderful couple!

Eh?

You look so beautiful.

Oh, thank you.

Have you heard from Emma?

Yes, she landed. She's on her way right now.

Okay. Okay, great.

Look at our beautiful bride.

-Bellissima! -Aw!

Oh, thank you.

Did Tracy tell you

that's the same veil that was worn

by a contessa in a 19th-century painting?

She told us all about the painting

and the veil and the legend.

Seems like it's coming true for all three of you.

Hi!

Yay!

Sorry I'm so late!

After my flight got canceled,

we were able to find another one,

but then there was only one seat,

so Paolo is on the next flight out.

You look so stunning. Oh!

I have so much to tell you both.

-Okay, but you -Hi!

But you need to take a very deep breath.

And you need to get dressed.

Okay. So.

I managed to track down how the veil got to America.

It took me a while, but I was able

to get in touch Hilda

She's the woman We bought the veil from.

Okay.

She was able to find her mother's bill of sale

for the veil and some jewelry

She bought it in New York

in 1948,

and you are never gonna guess who she bought it from.

Angela Diconcini.

What?

-Yeah. -That's Arianna's granddaughter.

Angela Diconcini was my mother.

What?

Not when it comes to our veil, it isn't.

No, no. Wait a second.

So you're saying

Angela was your mother? Claudia's daughter?

Yes!

I've gotta get dressed.

Do you know why she sold the veil?

Well, know my mother sold some family heirlooms

when we got to America,

for money to open our restaurant

Yeah.

...But, until today,

I had no idea what those heirlooms were.

Can someone please explain what this all means?

What I think it means is that Nick's family

are direct descendants of Arianna and Amici.

Oh!

And that Paolo has even more cousins!

Wait a minute, wait a minute.

Now, I get that this Arianna was in the painting,

but how exactly is she related to us?

I got this.

And I got her.

Okay, so, Arianna and Amici

Amici was the artist who painted the portrait

They fell in love,

and they had a baby named Claudia,

but she was adopted by Arianna's chambermaid,

Carmela.

Carmela was my great-grandmother!

At least, I thought so before today.

Which also means...

you two are cousins, by marriage.

Oh!

And I'm so jealous!

No, no, no.

No, we're all three still sisters.

Yes, yes, forever!

We should take our seats.

Come on, Mom.

See you out there.

Bye.

Thank you.

It's your turn, Tracy.

Are you nervous?

No.

I'm not 'cause you both are by my side.

We have been through quite a lot together,

haven't we?

We certainly have.

Good and bad...

mostly good.

Ups and downs... but mostly ups.

And no matter where we are...

we are always there for each other.

Okay.

Let's get you married!

That's a good idea.

Okay.

Well...

if you're gonna make me admit it,

I am very glad that we bought the veil.

Because you finally believe in the legend?

No. Because it matches my dress.

- -You're impossible.

You look beautiful.

You look handsome.

So I got you a little something.

-What? -A little wedding gift.

Oh...

Nick!

You were the anonymous buyer at the auction house?

As soon as I saw these,

I knew that they were meant for you.

They are perfect. I love them.

I hope so.

And now I think I remember where I've seen these before.

Thank you.

I have never seen Tracy happier.

That's because she found what we have.

You're becoming as romantic as I am.

Wow.

Hilda's bill of sale included sapphire earrings?

These have to be the earrings from Arianna's portrait.

I see the painting every single day in the museum.

I can positively tell you those are her earrings.

That's amazing.

Does you believe in the legend now?

I don't know.

I do feel that Arianna's spirit is looking out for us.

Can you just say you believe in the veil?

'Cause I can't take it anymore.

It's a definite "maybe".

I'll take it!

But, ladies, we do have one thing left to do.

What? Toss the bouquet?

None of us needs it anymore.

No. Actually, I was, um, thinking about something else.

Congratulations.

You are now officially

a member of the Wedding Veil Club.

You don't believe in that legend, do you?

Yeah. I'm married to Avery.

-What, you don't believe in it? -Oh...

Tracy did have the veil with her when we met, but, uh...

I don't know, maybe there's something to it.

Yeah.

We all agreed

that we wanted to return this veil to your family.

Oh...

Thank you.

So... it comes back from my mother, Angela, to me...

...and from me to my daughter and granddaughters.

Oh!

Thank you, Mom.

Well, if the legend is really true,

then we'll all be dancing at three more weddings.

Oh...

Ladies. Hey, hey.

I was just thinking.

We never talked about where we want to go

on our spring reunion weekend.

What about going back to San Francisco?

Full circle. It's perfect!

I love that.

We can see what other treasures we can find.

We don't need any more treasures.

You know what? You're right.

We have each other.

-To us. -To us.

To us.