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(soft music)

(birds chirping)

(softly humming) (child laughing)

(in French): Tu danses bien. (child laughing)

(giggling)

(child laughing)

Allez.

(gasps) Oh!

Uh...

Au revoir, ma puce.

Mrs. Dupont, I uh...

Were we supposed to have a meeting?

- I wanted to stop by for a chat.

- Is this about the park?

The kids were falling asleep during math.

I mean, I thought, why not take them outside

and within 30 minutes, they were shouting out sums

like they're in Good Will Hunting.

- Celeste, we're at the end of your probation year.

- I know and I'm not putting all my eggs in one basket

because the bigger school in St. Louis would be fine.

But I so wanna stay here.

Lachapelle rocks!

- I'm afraid we're not keeping you on.

- What?

- Your teaching methods, well,

they are unconventional, to say the least.

- Kids learn best through play.

Especially in first grade.

- That may be so, and I support your values,

but like it or not, we have a curriculum to follow.

- Look, my kids love coming to class.

And how many other first graders

know how to speak French and play guitar already?

I care about their happiness,

just as much as I do their education.

- That is exactly why you're the first person

that came to mind when our benefactor mentioned

about an au pair job in New York.

- An au pair?

- Mm-hmm. - I'm supposed to be a teacher.

Oh, I'm not gonna pass my probation year, am I?

- You have a wonderful way with the children, Celeste.

But this role's a better fit for you.

Richard Tyler was in town last week

developing a property here

and he was looking for an au pair.

- Wait a second, I can't just drop everything,

change my career, and move to New York City?

(sighs)

(upbeat music)

(hubbub)

- And as soon as we get the building permits,

we will be good to go.

No, Josh and I are just putting the finishing touches

on the model right now.

- Dad, I hurt my foot in gym class

so maybe I should give ballet a miss for today?

- Absolutely, no,

we would be proud to show it to any potential investors.

- Hey, if she's missing ballet, then I'm missing karate.

- Hey, some awareness, please.

I'm in the middle of a call right now.

- There's nothing wrong with your foot, blockhead.

- There's nothing wrong with yours either, wannabe.

- Hey, guys, maybe we-- - Are you saying I'm lying?

- Like 200%. - Hey!

- He totally started it. - What?

- I don't care who started it. But I'm finishing it.

Lilly, your foot looked just fine 10 minutes ago

when you were dancing around in the living room.

And Max, your sister's going to ballet,

so you're going to karate.

(huffs) - Josh,

where are we on the au pair? Please, for my sanity,

tell me you found one. - Not yet.

But we're interviewing candidates tomorrow.

- Wonder how long it'll take us to get rid of this one.

(soft music)

- Last month, Mark and I break up.

Now I lose my job.

My life's officially a disaster.

- Mark was not right for you.

- Still, I can't believe he ended things

because he thought I used my windshield wipers too often.

I... (laughs)

- Okay.

Can you retake your probation year?

- What's the point?

I wanted to change the education system.

And my methods are good.

And teaching through play is how they do it in Scandinavia

'til the age of seven.

And it's showing amazing results.

- Maybe they're just not ready for you.

Listen,

I think you're looking at this from the wrong perspective.

It's a glass half full situation to me.

- Are you referring to the unemployment

or to the fact that my dreams have been squashed to a pulp?

Hmm? - Hello.

You have a chance on a job in NYC.

- Yeah.

Skyscrapers, pollution, overcrowding.

The glass keeps filling up.

- Think of it as a chance to start over.

New job, new direction.

Maybe find a new love.

- Oh, please. Men in suits with big egos?

Renee, I'm not even in the right headspace

to eat a croissant, never mind meet a man.

Plus, you're talking like I have the job already

when all I actually have is an interview tomorrow

with Mr. Richard Tyler.

- Richard Tyler?

The property guy? - Who?

(laughs) - The New York property guy.

(gasps) Oh.

His name is mentioned everywhere.

Look, I'll show you.

Okay, weird, no photos, just articles.

This one says that he values his privacy

and doesn't allow photographs.

- Wow, he sounds fun. - Stop.

Oh, uh...

This one says that he came off self-important and aloof

at a dinner gala last month.

- Well, there's bound to be lots of Richard Tylers.

- Who are property developers in NYC?

- There's no way it's the same guy.

- Ah! - I mean,

where's this croissant? (scoffs)

Hold this for me.

- Hmm? - You did good.

(chuckling)

(video call ringing)

- Hi, Celeste Robinson? - Hey. Yeah, it's me.

Um, yeah, I was just checking.

It's really nice to meet you.

- You too. Sorry I'm late. Should we just jump right in?

- Sure! - Your resume sounds great,

by the way.

You've been a kindergarten teacher

and have qualifications in art,

cookery, music, and languages.

- What can I say, I love to learn.

- And you're part French? - Yes.

My Grandma Sophie was from Paris,

so she's the one who taught me French

and uh, got me into cooking.

- So, you're fluent in the language then?

- Oui, parfaitement bilingue. Totally.

I-I spent summers in Paris, travelled across France.

Um, and-and the place where I live now

is actually of French origin, so lots of ties,

I guess, Mr. Tyler.

- Oh, I'm actually Josh.

I-I work for Tyler Property Development,

hence the uniform.

I'm Richard's PA.

- I'm sorry, I-I didn't realize.

- Not at all.

Richard really wanted to be here

but he had to go to an important meeting.

- So, are we rescheduling?

- Uh... no.

I was just going to do the whole interview.

- Wait, so he's not even gonna meet any of the candidates?

What kind of parent doesn't meet the person

looking after their kids?

- He's mega busy with work,

but he is going to watch the recordings.

- This is being recorded?

- We did inform you of that in the email.

- You know, any chance you can cut that last part out?

(Celeste sighs)

Renee, I basically called him a bad parent.

- Oh, well, you didn't even know

if you wanted to do the au pair thing anyway.

- I know, but what am I gonna do now?

I have zero job prospects.

- The coffee shop in town is looking for a new barista.

(phone rings) Uh-uh.

(call beeps on) - Hello?

- Hello, Miss Robinson? This is Josh

from Tyler Property Development. - Hey! Josh.

- I'm calling to inform you that you got the job.

- I-I got the job? - Stop!

(Celeste): Are-are you serious? - I'm very serious.

- That's amazing. Thank you so much.

- How quickly can you get here?

- How quickly to New York City? - Yes.

We need you ASAP.

We cover all expenses, of course.

- I guess if I could hop on a flight,

I could be with you say, tomorrow?

- Tomorrow would be fine.

Our travel coordinator

will follow up with you. Goodbye for now.

- Uh, okay, great! Bye!

(screaming excitedly)

- Congrats!

- Thank you!

(upbeat music)

- Morning, sir. - Morning, Charlie.

What do you think of the new uniforms?

- Oh, they're top quality. And you're wearing it too?

- I am! I wanted the staff to know we're on one team.

- Sounds good. - Yeah, speaking of which,

the new au pair arrives today.

If you could see her up to HR for onboarding

then take her out to the house, please.

- Okay. Would you like me to bring the car around for you?

- No. Julie's picking me up for a meeting,

then we'll be heading out after that.

- Okay.

- Ah.

Oh, hi there.

You're with Tyler Properties, right?

I recognized the uniform.

Would you mind if I give you these?

- Oh, um... - Thank you.

- Uh... yeah.

I... don't...

- They're so heavy. - Oh.

- I've been holding on to them for hours at the airport.

- Uh-huh. - Okay.

I'm uh, I'm headed to the top floor

so, if you could just follow me, that'd be great.

- Miss-- - Oh, sorry, okay.

- Wait, miss!

- Hey, hey, miss, excuse me.

- Oh, did I give you too much? Oh, I'm sorry.

I think I'm running late. Let me just grab-- Oh.

(cellphone ringing) One sec.

Renee? Yes, I finally got on a flight.

Eight hours on standby. Total nightmare.

(sighs)

- I... (grumbles)

- Look, I know I just got here,

but New York City seems exactly like I thought it'd be.

I haven't seen a single tree yet.

I don't know.

If Mr. Tyler ends up being the pompous jerk

we read about online, this...

this might be the shortest job I ever have.

Okay. I'll call you later. I love you.

(call beeps off) Oh!

I-I'm so sorry. I almost forgot.

There you go.

(inhales and exhales deeply)

Is two dollars not enough?

(elevator chimes)

- Mr. Tyler.

Uh, can I help you? Or...

- Mr.... Richard Tyler?

- Mm-hmm.

- I'm so sorry. (chuckles nervously)

I... I thought you worked in the building.

- I own the building.

- Then why are you wearing a uniform?

(grunts)

This is Charlie, he runs security

and transportation for the kids. - Oh, hi, nice to meet you.

Oh! This is an office!

Uh, I thought I was arriving at some penthouse apartment.

I-I assumed you lived here.

- No, we have a house out on Long Island.

Charlie will take you up to HR and go over some details

and then drive you out there. - Okay.

- I'll meet you there later.

(sighs)

(soft music)

- Wow!

It's beautiful. - Mm-hmm!

(door opens and shuts)

- Welcome to our home.

- Are you sure any kids live here?

- What are you trying to say? - Um...

- Everybody, this is Celeste.

Uh, this is Josh, whom you've already met.

- Good to meet you in person. - You too.

- And this is my daughter, Lilly, and my son, Max.

- So great to meet you.

Would anyone prefer a hug?

- No way! - Ew.

- Uh, don't be rude, kids.

- It's okay. We'll have plenty of time

to get to know each other.

And if there's ever anything you wanna ask me,

just holler.

- I have a question. - Mm-hmm.

- Is your blouse supposed to look like a Monet painting?

(laughs) - Wow.

- That's enough, Lilly.

- That is quite a reference for someone your age.

Do you happen to like art, Lilly?

- Yeah, um, I'm not sure what Dad said,

but we don't need a babysitter. - Ugh.

- We can totally take care of ourselves.

- I'm sure you can, Max.

Yeah, I'm just here to help with whatever you might need.

All right?

- Okay, to the business at hand.

We expect you to take the kids to and from school,

as well as their extracurricular activities.

- Nice! What clubs are you in?

- Monday is soccer, followed by English.

Tuesday is English and swimming. Wednesday is tennis.

Thursday is science and gymnastics.

And on Friday, Lilly has ballet

and Max has karate.

I wasn't able to find a suitable French tutor,

that's why we hired you,

despite the comments you made about me

not actually interviewing you myself.

- Hmm.

Didn't manage to cut that part out, eh?

- We'd also like you to prepare all the meals.

And before I forget, both kids are participating

in the school fair at the end of the month,

so they need to be practicing every day.

Perhaps give Celeste a taster of what you've been practicing.

(sighs)

- Wow!

Lilly, that's amazing.

- Ha-ha! - Ooh!

(laughs)

Wow, Max.

Got the moves. - Great.

- Um, pardon me, Mr. Tyler.

- Oh, Richard, please.

- When do the kids have down time?

When do they watch movies and eat ice cream,

or play board games? - I know what you mean.

There's no time for that.

Both Max and Lilly both know that in order to succeed in life

you need to work hard, so.

- Yeah, that-that's true, but you also need

to sit back and take a load off.

Maybe something to discuss later.

- Perhaps.

(exhales deeply)

- Richard and the kids usually get up at 0600.

- Oh, it sounds like we're in the military.

- Oh, well, I guess it is a bit of an operation

getting the kids out the door in the morning.

- Wow. This is quite the guest suite.

- And this is your uniform.

- My uniform? - Yes!

With the logo, it's great advertising

when you're out and about running errands.

- Right. Do most au pairs wear uniforms?

- Uh, I guess not

but Richard asks all employees to wear one.

He's part of the company.

And here is a credit card to cover any expenses you incur

while working for Mr. Tyler.

- Not sure I got off to the best start

with Mr. Tyler. - Oh, don't worry about that.

He can be a little prickly at times.

Don't get me wrong, he's a great guy.

It's just...

He's had a tough time since he lost his wife.

- Oh, I uh...

I-I'm so sorry. I-I didn't realize.

- It was a few years ago now.

She was an artist.

Always painting

and being creative with the kids.

She doted on them.

Anyways, I forgot to say, even though it's Saturday,

Richard will be working

so if you could get started right away,

that would be awesome. - Like, right now?

- Yes. - Uh, okay.

- We may have to move the 10:00, they're running late.

Oh. - Hi!

- Hi. You must be Courtney.

- Oh, it's Celeste.

- Was the last one called Courtney?

- The one before.

- I'm Julie,

Richard's girlfriend and business manager.

- Nice to meet you. (chuckles)

I'm guessing there's been a few au pairs before me?

- I've literally lost count.

- Julie, we should go. - Hmm.

Piece of advice,

if you have any allergies, do not tell those kids.

- Josh is already in the car but his number and mine

are both on the fridge if you need them.

Kids, be good for Celeste!

Good luck.

(curious music)

- I wouldn't do that if I were you.

- Hi, Max.

- Dad doesn't let anyone touch his scale models.

Not even me.

- Well, thank you for the heads up.

I was just looking for you.

Wanna learn some French? - Maybe later.

But I do have a school project I need help with.

- Really? That sounds fun.

- It's on the patio.

- All right. Let's go!

(mischievous music)

All right.

Wow, you have a pool.

- And a hot tub.

- Is that your project? It's amazing!

- It's for a geography assignment

but it's not finished yet.

I like to call it Vesuvius Maximus.

- Nice.

- I just need to add the lava but I wasn't sure how to do it.

- Well, I can definitely help with that.

How about we cut up some strips

and then, glue them on?

- This glue should work.

- Okay.

Oh! (Max laughs)

- There must be some glue on the outside.

(laughing)

Wait, what? - Gotcha!

- Did you do this on purpose?

- No one ever expects glue to be on the glue.

It's so simple!

- Okay, Max, this isn't funny.

- I totally disagree. - Did you get her with the glue?

- You betcha.

- Pastry? - Don't mind if I do.

- Guys, I was gonna make you a nice, healthy snack.

How about a vegetable quesadilla?

(doorbell chimes) (laughing)

- Max, can you go get that, please?

- I 200% would but I need to eat right now.

- Okay. Lilly, can--

Okay.

Not a problem.

(doorbell chimes)

I'll be with you in a second!

Ugh!

Just give me-- I'm just trying to...

(sighs)

Charlie, hello again.

- Just thought I'd check in.

- Yeah. (chuckles nervously)

I'm... I'm fine.

- They got you with the glue, I see.

- This has happened before?

(chuckles) - Many times.

Why don't I give you a hand?

- Yeah.

Oh. Thank you, Charlie.

You're a lifesaver.

- I don't think they like me very much.

- Oh, they don't like any of the au pairs much.

Losing their mom was really hard on them.

They're good kids, really.

- Yeah, all behavior is communication,

as they say. - Mm-hmm.

Now you know,

my uh... my grandchildren act up

when they're bored.

Mr. Tyler doesn't have much time

to take Lilly and Max out and about.

- That's a great idea, Charlie.

And that's what I do back at the school

where I used to teach.

If kids lost interest, I'd take them outside to learn.

- Good idea!

And there you go!

- Ooh!

Lilly, Max, get your coats!

(soft music)

- What are we doing here?

- We're connecting with nature.

- There's nothing to do. - Of course there is.

Take in the sounds, the atmosphere around you.

Feel your surroundings.

And let your mind drift.

Just relax.

Listen to the birds,

the buzzing of the insects...

...and tune out everything else.

Max?

Lilly?

(panicked breathing)

Oh!

(mischievous music)

You left me! - We didn't wanna disturb you.

You seemed like you were having such a good time.

- I had no idea where I was.

- You made it back anyways. (scoffs)

You convinced Charlie that I had quit!

- It was only so we could give you a surprise.

We made you a welcome cake. - Oh.

Wow, that's uh, lovely.

- You should have the first slice.

(sighs)

- Of course. Um...

(mischievous music)

(chokes)

Tastes so good. - You know, I was worried

I put too much curry paste in the cake.

- You put curry paste in the cake.

- It's my secret ingredient.

- Hmm.

- You know, clean-up is so boring.

Would you mind?

- Of course. Um, yeah,

I'll... I'll get some dinner prep going

while I'm at it.

Ugh!

(coughs)

(light music)

(gasps)

Max! Stop!

(Max snickers) Max, I just...

(call rings)

(Celeste breathes quickly)

(Renee): Hello? (Celeste): Hello, Renee?

These kids are evil.

- Celeste. - They're torturing me.

And my hands are red raw from glue.

They ditched me at the park. I mean,

the kitchen looks like a frat party.

And now, one of them's hunting me down

with a water pistol.

- But come on, it can't be that bad.

- I'm hiding in a closet underneath a giant teddy bear!

- They are testing you. - And I'm failing.

Okay? Which I'm fine with.

You know, I-I'm gonna tell Mr. Tyler, I mean,

Richard, when he gets back, that I'm quitting.

- Ooh, what's he like? Is he hot?

- Can we focus here, please?

- Okay, well, you cannot quit. It's your first day.

You gotta hang in there, okay? (sighs)

You always say that the easiest way

to connect to kids is through play.

So, you gotta play. Get down to their level.

Fight fire with fire.

- Or with water.

Renee, you're a genius.

I love you. Gotta go. (call beeps off)

- Uh... Bye. (laughs)

- Sorry, teddy.

(frantic music)

(footsteps approaching)

Found this under your bed.

- Hey, that's only for pool parties!

- In the words of John McClane...

- Who?

- "Welcome to the party, pal."

(screams)

- That went well.

And now that we have the contractors on board,

we can press on. - Definitely.

But we may still get some objections

from the local residents.

- Their objections won't be enough

to stop planning permission. - Hmm.

- What lovely rings!

Maybe we should take a look.

- I was just gonna check in with the au pair.

She seemed-- - Sparky?

- I was gonna say presumptuous, but let's go with sparky.

(call dials)

(cellphone rings) - Ah!

Ha!

(call beeps on)

Hello? - Hi, Celeste, it's Richard.

- Mr. Tyler, hi. - Hi.

Just checking in to see how everything was going.

- Uh... everything's great!

(exhales)

- Great. How are the kids?

- Um, well, we haven't managed French yet

but we have been très busy.

We went out for a walk,

did some baking,

uh, finished Max' geography project,

and now we're doing some experiments with water.

(squeals)

Ah!

- Fantastic.

I guess I'll see you later then.

- Bye! (call beeps off)

Ah! Max! No!

- Do you mind if I get dropped off first?

I need to get back right away. - Why? What did she say?

- She said everything was great.

(huffs)

- Lilly!

- Hey!

- The au pair's crazy!

She's shooting back at me!

Ah!

(footsteps approaching) - Ah!

(mischievous music)

No, no, Max, not in your father's office.

(panting)

Max...

Max!

- Over here! - Ah!

(Tyler): Hello?

(clattering)

Oh. Home early?

- What happened? - Uh, I am so sorry.

We were playing a little game that got slightly outta hand.

- Slightly outta hand?

You said on the phone everything was great.

- Yeah, um, yeah, to be fair, it really was at that point.

- So, the water experiments were what,

just you running around chasing my kids

in my house with... with these?

- Um, well, technically, we uh...

(sighs)

Yes.

- I needed this for a presentation

and it's... it's a disaster.

Do you have idea any how long it takes

to get one of these made?

There is no way I have time to get another one.

- Again, I'm-I'm very, very sorry.

- Is there anything else you need to tell me about?

- No. Um... no.

Just this.

- You, uh...

Chair on your shirt.

- Hmm.

(sighs deeply)

(footsteps approaching)

- All the way from Paris, my grandmother's secret recipe,

coq au vin with a side of Dauphinoise potatoes.

- Impressive. But we usually eat dinner

earlier than this. - I know,

but we had a slight mishap with the oven.

- Oh, what now? - Nothing I couldn't handle.

- Yeah, this looks great and all,

but I only eat chicken nuggets and cheese sandwiches.

- Can you at least give it a try though, Max?

- Yeah.

His eating habits have been challenging,

the last few years.

- That's fine. Um, no, the oven's still warm,

I can throw in some chicken nuggets.

- So, no need to ask

how you feel about the new au pair?

- She's a bit of a car crash, really.

- And kinda lazy.

- She didn't teach us any French.

- Or help us practice for the school fair.

- And look at what she did to your model.

I mean, you gotta fire her for that one.

(sighs)

(mutters)

- Quitting.

I'm done, I'm quitting.

Keep cool, stay calm.

- I'll ask Josh to advertise the job

but she stays until we find someone else.

- The chicken nuggets won't be long.

- What do you say, Max? - Thank you.

- I hope you don't mind

but I've replanned the kids' schedules

to factor in some downtime.

Without dropping any of their classes, of course.

I just thought

if you condensed some of their lessons

so they can get a couple days off.

Hmm?

- Hmm.

- No good? - Uh,

it's just you've been here five minutes

and you're already replanning our schedule.

- I believe

the kids will take in much more from their lessons

if they time for some R&R.

- Well, I am...

- Is it awful, Dad?

(light music)

- Oh, my goodness.

It's...

It's the best chicken I've ever tasted.

It's incredible!

Kids, you gotta try it.

- I'll stick with the nuggets.

- I mean, I've had coq au vin, but this,

what is in that? - I told you,

it's my grandmother's secret recipe.

- Mm!

- Look, I thought

we could try this schedule for two weeks,

as a trial, and see what you think.

- Fine. But if we don't see a difference,

then we go back to the way it was.

- Absolutely.

(clears throat)

(soft music)

(sighs)

(sighs deeply)

- What happened to the scale model?

- Don't ask.

(guitar strums lightly)

♪ I think about a day ♪

♪ When I feel I lost my way ♪

♪ The day it changed my life ♪

- But I was wondering if you could advertise

for another au pair and French tutor.

- Already?

I know they don't last long but this has to be a record.

- Well, I haven't fired her yet but let's just say,

I don't see it working out.

♪ You and me ♪

♪ Nothing else I see ♪

Give those to the lawyers.

I'll meet you in the office in about an hour.

(distant guitar music)

♪ You and me ♪

Do you hear music? - Is that Celeste?

♪ This is it what they call love ♪♪

(optimistic music)

- Lilly, Max, breakfast's ready!

(annoyed sigh)

- Kids, I'm leaving!

- Hey. Let me have a look at ya.

- Bye, Dad. I love you.

- Have a good day, Max.

- Bye, Dad. I love you.

- Lilly, I l--

Uh...

- Oh, you best hurry. Get to school.

I'll see you later.

- Um, here you go, guys.

Let's go.

- Wow, those trees are beautiful.

Lovely shade of vert.

- Vert? - Mm-hmm.

That's French for green.

- Vert.

- And that boy's jacket over there is rouge.

- That means red?

- Yes, it does. (chuckles)

Hey, Max, I uh...

I heard you saying goodbye to your father this morning.

You're really good at expressing your emotions.

- Am I? - Yeah.

And it's a wonderful skill to be able to say how you feel.

- Yeah, but Dad doesn't say it back.

He hasn't since Mom died.

- Well, you know,

some people find it hard to say how they feel.

And that's okay. Hmm?

I'm sure your dad loves you very much.

Okay?

Have a good day.

- You know, he might think you're Mary Poppins,

but I don't buy it for a second.

- Uh, I'm not trying to be anyone, Lilly.

Look, I know you don't want me here

and for the record, that's fine with me

because I... I don't plan on staying.

- Then, why'd you take the job?

- Because I need it right now.

But this is not part of my career plan.

It's a stopgap until I get back on track.

- Well, I guess we both want the same things then.

- I guess we do. Huh.

(playful music)

- Groceries, dry cleaners,

ballet shoes. All right.

Oh.

(gasps)

(sighs deeply)

(shoe thuds to floor)

(shoe thuds on table)

Ugh!

(mischievous music)

- Uh, oh! - Oh!

- Sorry, uh...

- I didn't realize you were home.

Um... - Yeah.

- You said you were going into the office.

- I did. I did say that,

and I did, and I came... I came back.

- I was just uh, going to pick up the kids.

- Ah, dressed... dressed like that?

- Errands.

- Excuse me?

- I uh, I just... I did all my errands,

so I thought I deserved a break. - Oh.

- Your uh, dry cleaning is in your wardrobe,

Lilly's ballet shoes on her bed,

and uh, the freezer has enough chicken nuggets

to feed all of Manhattan.

And you've had enough time to update your social media

about how busy you've been. - What?

How do you know about that?

- Because I started following you.

- Wait, you're on social media?

- Yeah, yeah, I'm on social media.

What am I, a dinosaur? - No, I'm just...

I'm just surprised because you don't like um...

photos of you being out there. - Oh.

So you've been doing some reading up on me.

- You know, it was...

It was merely research for the job.

- Mm-hmm. Well,

I uh, hope you don't believe everything you read.

And for the record,

you can take a break whenever you want.

- Thank you. I appreciate that.

- Yeah.

Perhaps not the... the big, pompous jerk

you read about online after all?

- Perhaps.

(chuckles)

- Uh-huh. Okay.

(gentle music) (birds chirping)

(vacuum whistling)

But the interiors have to be premium standard.

No, TPD...

TPD is all about the quality, not the quantity.

Uh-huh.

Yeah, well, then, tell them...

Uh...

(vacuum clicks off)

Josh, I'm gonna have to call you back.

- Um, was that a cufflink?

- Yeah, a birthday gift from the kids.

- Oh, my God. I'm so sorry.

I'm gonna get it outta the bag now.

- Hang on, hang on.

You've changed your uniform.

- Oh, uh,

I hope you don't mind, but I gave it a little makeover.

Don't worry,

still got the logo for advertising.

Yay.

- Hmm.

- I'll get the cufflink.

Everything okay? - Yep.

- Can I get you anything?

- Nope. - Okay.

- Hey, were are all my macarons?

- Macarons? Huh?

- I-I made a whole batch of chocolate ones this morning.

I was saving some for Charlie...

right in that jar.

- Huh, hmm...

I guess the uh...

I guess the kids ate 'em all.

- The kids.

- I'll have a talk with them later.

Tell them it's not good to eat 'em all at once

like that. - Mm-hmm.

- Well, I'd better get back to work.

(clears throat)

(chuckles)

(soft music)

Celeste?

Celeste?

Um... Ah!

- Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry.

Let me-- - Mm-mm-mm.

- I'll get you something right... right now.

I'm...

- Ow!

- Are you sure you're okay?

- I was about to come clean and apologize

for eating all the macarons. What do you put in them anyway?

They're addictive. - They're my grandmother's--

(together): Secret recipe.

- I thought you might say that.

- I'm really sorry about your eye.

- Hmm. - I-I don't mean to be so jumpy,

it's just, I mean, it's your fault, really.

- It's' my fault? How do you figure that?

- Oh, well, you make me so nervous.

- Me? - Well, yeah.

- But you seem so... breezy.

- Breezy? - You know what I mean, like,

laid-back, confident.

I don't get how I'd make you nervous.

- Well, I want you to think I'm a good teacher.

I mean, um, au-au pair.

- Oh.

- Truth is, I um,

I didn't pass my probation year as a teacher.

I failed big time.

I always thought I'd be this great educator.

Could make a real difference.

Change the world a little bit.

Big aspirations.

- Nothing wrong with those.

And you are a success here with us.

- Is that why you advertised my job?

- Ye... ah, sorry.

I had Josh do that back when you first started.

I wasn't sure it was gonna work out.

The truth is that you've lasted longer

than any other au pair we've had.

And I have to admit,

your activity schedule is working out for us as well.

- If there's one thing I know for sure

is that when kids get overwhelmed,

they... they shut off.

- Is that the... is that the voice of experience?

- I... struggled at school. Um...

Teachers wrote me off as a daydreamer

that wouldn't amount to very much.

I didn't want any other kid to feel the way I did,

so that's why I got into teaching.

- It sounds like a good reason.

- No one should ever limit a kid.

- Right.

- Tell them they're incapable,

because, I mean, really, they can do anything--

(together): They set their minds to.

- Yeah. I couldn't agree more.

Well, I'd better get back in the office.

- Right.

(soft music)

- Hey, Celeste. - Yeah?

- Où est ta guitare?

- Excuse me?

- It's French for "Where is your guitar?"

I looked it up. (chuckles)

- Yes, I know what it means, I'm just...

I'm surprised you know it in French is all.

My-my guitar is in my room.

- I saw it when you moved in.

Do you play? (Celeste): I do.

- That's... really cool.

- Do you wanna learn some guitar, Max?

(clears throat) - Oh, hey, Lilly,

wanna join us for some French? - Ew, no.

I'd rather eat an entire curry paste cake

than sit here and say "Ooh, la, la" with you guys.

- I'll take that as a firm no.

- Max? A word?

What are you doing?

- Well, I was doing some French and--

- We're not supposed to like her, remember?

- Yeah, but I really wanna learn guitar

and her macarons are so good.

And she's actually kinda nice.

(gasps) - Traitor!

- She's different from the other ones.

Maybe you should give her a break.

(door clicks open)

- Hey, Dad, guess what? Celeste's gonna teach me--

- Sorry, Max, I just need to make a very important call.

But tell me later, okay?

(sighs)

(soft music)

(insects chirping)

(sighs)

- Oh my.

- Couldn't help but notice your uniform, Celeste.

Interesting changes you've made. - Thank you.

- So, what French delicacy do we have tonight?

- Ha, as long as it's not frog's legs.

(chuckles)

- Well, with all the fromage...

- That's cheese, by the way.

- ...in the fridge, I figured I'd put it to good use

and make a blue cheese souffle.

But of course, chicken nuggets for Max.

- Celeste, this looks great.

- It's such a shame

that the scale model of our project

can't be redone in time.

- I'm-I'm so sorry about that. Again.

- The whole thing is just ruined.

- What's the French word for that one?

- Mr. Tyler, um, Richard,

I uh, I was meaning to ask,

would you have any free time this weekend?

- Not sure yet. Why? - I was planning

some outdoor activities for the kids

and um...

I thought they might like it if you could join.

- Well, I've got a pretty hectic schedule.

- Yeah, Dad, it'd be awesome if you came.

- We'd love for you to be there, Dad.

- Yeah? Oh well, uh...

Yeah, let's do it.

Julie, what do you say, you wanna come out?

- Me?

Sweetheart, designer clothes

and outdoor activities do not mix.

- Bon appetit.

(gentle music)

- Oh! Oh!

- Go, Max! - No, no, no, no, no, no!

- Good job, Max!

- Stop! Stop! - Go back! You missed a base!

- No, I'm not falling for it. No, no, no, no!

- Yay! (laughs)

- What? - Come here! Come here!

- I'm gonna give you some foods to taste

and you have to guess what they are.

- Oh wow.

- It's actually kind of okay.

- It's some kinda cheese.

I mean, fromage.

- Very good Max.

- And bread crumbs, maybe? - Mm-hmm.

- Taste um, potato, too.

- Hey, Lilly, in French, please. - La pomme de terre.

- Maybe that's something else we could eat for dinner.

- Totally.

- Now, what did I tell you about learning through play?

It works in so many ways.

- You like to celebrate your French heritage.

- Uh... - No, it's...

I mean, it in the best way. It's great to see.

- I guess that's just how my grandmother brought me up.

She used to bring me to Paris every summer.

Stay with her family

and food was always a big part of us all getting together, so.

- Well, it shows in your cooking skills.

(chuckles lightly)

- What happened to your parents?

If you don't mind me asking. - No, it's fine.

Um, they both passed away when I was pretty young.

- Ah, I'm sorry. That must've been so hard.

- Yeah, it was. But um...

I was lucky to have my grandparents.

My grandmother moved from Paris to the States

after meeting my grandfather on vacation.

- Oh, love at first sight, huh? - Mm-hmm.

And she claimed she knew he was the one

as soon as he said

that the name of the place he lived

was French for "rocky port".

- Hmm. - She used to say

that's what being in love was like.

Sometimes it could be bumpy,

but it's always a safe harbor.

- She sounds like a wise woman.

- You know, back home there's a park like this,

but not as big.

And it's just my favorite place to be in the whole world.

I used to run there straight after a hard day at school

and just play for hours

'til my grandmother yelled, "Dinner time!"

(chuckles) - The joys of being a kid.

- Yeah. It's kinda magical, you know?

Just shutting off

and getting lost in what's around you.

- Dad, Amy just texted me

saying this place has literally the best gelato

she's ever tasted. So, can we please go have some?

- Well,

if it's literally the best?

(Celeste laughs)

Come on.

Did you see that museum that we passed on the way here?

- Yeah, it was huge.

- It's on a piece of land

I'm trying to purchase right now.

- What'll happen to the museum?

- Hmm, we'll tear it down,

put up a premium, high-rise condo.

- It's such a gorgeous building.

- It really is, but it's no longer in use.

If I don't buy it, someone else will.

- Is there ever anything worth saving

on the land you buy?

(Richard's phone rings)

(imitating guitar sounds)

- Hey, Julie, are you okay?

Uh, we're at the park.

I'm away from the office right now.

Max... (Celeste laughs)

Max.

Max, be careful! Josh, Josh knows the project.

He can uh, facilitate that.

Hey, hang on. Max, buddy.

Let's go, rock star, move away from the edge, okay?

Come on. Come on. I gotta go.

- Oh. Oh no! No!

My phone.

I dropped my phone.

I got it. - Richard, be careful!

- No, I... I got it.

Whoa, oh!

Oh!

I got it.

(all laugh) Oh!

You think it's funny, do ya?

Okay, laugh it up.

At least, help me outta here.

Ah.

- Hey! - Ah!

(laughing)

- Oh, I'm sorry. - Is it...

is it fair that we're the only ones

enjoying the water here? - No, you're absolutely right.

I think this should be shared.

Everybody's gettin' wet!

(laughing)

Okay.

(laughing)

(chuckling)

- Hey, Celeste, got anymore gelato?

(laughs) - Yeah, Celeste,

where ya hidin' all that gelato?

(light music)

(water squelching in shoes)

(clears throat)

(exhales happily)

- Hey! - Hey.

- Um, the kids are just drying up.

- Oh. Thanks again for arranging such a great day.

- My pleasure.

- And feel free to run with any other ideas

you might have for the kids.

- Really? - Really.

- Okay.

- Uh...

for what it's worth,

I think that school made a terrible mistake

letting you go.

- Thanks.

(soft music)

(humming happily)

- Hmm. What are you doing behind there?

(footsteps approaching)

- Hey, that's mine!

- I'm sorry. It was on the floor.

I...

- I guess I didn't hide it well enough.

- It's beautiful.

Is that your mom by any chance?

(sighs)

You're very talented, Lilly.

- It's just a dumb drawing.

- Don't say that! I think it's wonderful.

- Are you gonna tell my dad about this?

- Would you want me not to?

You know, being artistic is something to be celebrated.

Hmm?

We should show him. I think he'd love it.

- Huh, no he wouldn't.

He doesn't wanna be reminded of her.

- Well...

...that's because he's hurting.

Not because he doesn't want to remember.

- Yeah, well, Dad thinks art is a waste of time.

- Are you sure about that?

- That's what he said

when I asked him to join a class.

He's too busy with his business and...

Julie

to even hear what I have to say.

I should get ready.

(soft music)

(doorbell chimes)

(huffs)

- Good morning. - Hey.

What do you think of Josh's uniform?

- Celeste made some changes to it.

Sweet, isn't it?

- Hi, guys.

- Was just showing Richard my new and improved uniform.

- Aw, it's nothing. Max, Lilly,

can you come through here for a sec, please?

- What's going on?

- I am sort of unveiling a bit of a surprise.

- She won't tell us what it is.

- If this is more French food,

it's the biggest disappointment ever.

(laughs) I-I promise, it's not.

Okay, so uh...

a few days ago, Richard very kindly told me

to run with any ideas I might have.

So, I would like to present

a little space for Max and Lilly to be creative.

Starting with a craft corner,

a games den. - Uber cool!

- And an art station.

What do you guys think?

(exhales) - Well...

- I love it!

(chuckles)

- It's okay, I guess.

- It's awesome.

- Josh, we should check emails.

Make sure there's nothing urgent.

- Something wrong?

- I'm not sure

Richard likes my creation stations.

- Well, he thrives on organization and structure.

He struggles with chaos of any kind.

- Chaos?

This is inspiring creativity and relaxation.

- Or some might say

it's turning a house into a playground.

(Richard clears throat)

- Okay, see ya later. We're heading out, kids.

- See ya, Dad. Love you.

- Love you, Dad.

- Remember,

you can be anything you set your mind to.

(sad music)

Josh. - Ye--, right. Yes.

(sighs)

(door opens and shuts)

- What are you doing?

- Oh my goodness, I uh... I thought you were out.

Oh wow. Time literally got away from me.

Right.

You must be wondering why I'm in your office.

Messing around with model development.

Again.

I promise it's with the best of intentions.

- It's... it's not totally finished yet,

and I know it's not perfect, but it's better, right?

- You... you can't even tell where it was broken.

How'd you do this?

- Remember the craft and arts stations?

- No way.

(laughs)

- I-I can show you, if you'd like.

- I'm... you'd never know. I mean,

you've done such a good job repairing it.

- I mean, it's not done

but two pairs of hands would be quicker than one,

if you're game.

- Yeah. I'm game.

- Paint that sofa.

- Sofa.

(chuckles)

You-you got some paint on your face.

(chuckles)

- Oh no. - Let me clean it for you.

(tender music)

- Hey.

- Oh. - Only me.

- Oh, Julie, hi. - Hmm.

- Celeste was just showing me

how to do some of the repairs on the model.

- That's great. - Yeah.

- Are you ready for our meeting with the senator?

- Ooh... shoot.

I totally forgot about it.

Um, yeah.

Thank you. - Of course.

(soft music)

When you wanna say "I love you" in French,

you say, Je t'aime.

- Je t'aime. - Je t'aime.

- Okay, so for A minor,

remember index finger on the first fret.

(gentle music)

- Josh said your mom was an artist.

- Yeah.

She was always painting or drawing.

- Must be where you get your talent from.

- I miss her a lot.

- Yeah, I uh...

I hear you on that one.

I lost my parents when I was around your age.

- Both fo them?

- All in the space of six months.

- I'm so sorry.

Me and my mom...

...we had a fight the day she died.

I wanted to go to the mall after school but...

(sniffles)

...she said no

because we had to take Max to his karate class.

- Lilly...

No matter what you said in that fight,

I promise you,

your mom knew you didn't mean it.

Come here.

(inspiring music)

- Thank you. - Hmm.

- The senator emailed yesterday

to say that you and I made a great team.

- I'll drink to that.

(Julie chuckles)

- It's not surprising, really. I mean,

we've been together for a while now.

(Julie chuckles)

A lot of my friends keep wondering

why we haven't tied the knot yet.

(clears throat)

- Oh, uh well, I uh...

...everything's been so busy with the kids and the business.

- There's nothing stopping us right now.

(doorbell chimes)

- Renee? What?!

(screaming then laughing)

What are you doing here?

- Well, I thought you could use some support

after that phone call.

- Things are much better now. - I'm glad to hear it.

You had me worried.

- What's with the screaming? - Oh, I'm sorry,

my best friend in the whole, wide world is here.

Lilly, Max, meet Renee.

- Hey, nice jacket. - Wanna play a game?

- Wow, thank you for the compliment,

you can borrow it sometime.

And yes, I'll definitely play a game,

and probably beat you. (laughing)

- Who's screaming?

- That would be us.

Richard, uh, meet my best friend, Renee.

- Oh, nice to meet you. - You as well.

And what a beautiful family you have here.

- Thank you very much.

I'm just in the middle of a call,

but please, stay for dinner.

- Okay!

- Let's show her around. Come on!

Yeah! I'm so happy you're here.

- Okay, tell me everything.

(curious music)

- Yes! - Oh, come on!

- Hey, how-how is it that every time

someone else takes one, it doesn't even wobble,

but as soon as I touch one it starts to topple over?

- All right, stop being a chicken

and just pick one. - Them's fightin' words!

That is-- - Yeah, Dad, um,

I don't mean to rub it in,

but you haven't won a single game yet.

(laughs) - Yet. Yet.

And what is this, you're picking on me?

I'm getting picked on? It's like baseball

and the pond all over again.

This is what I have to put up with, Renee.

- Well, they're not wrong.

- Move it, Dad!

- What, this is impossible!

(tense music builds)

(pieces clatter) (all): Oh!

- And you call yourself a builder.

- I blame you for this.

This is on you for distracting me.

(gentle music)

- Remember when you didn't even wanna take this job?

You actually get paid to play games.

- I have to admit, it's grown on me.

- Look at where you get to live!

- I know! It's breathtaking.

And I mean, New York City's pretty fabulous, too.

- Listen, Celeste,

there was something that I wanted to tell you

before I leave. - Mm-hmm.

- So, you remember my cousin Carla,

who's the principal teacher

at Cornfield Elementary in St. Louis?

- Uh-huh. - Well,

I hadn't seen her in years

but I was at my aunt's birthday party

and we got to chatting.

She said that Cornfield is really trying

to focus on education through play

for first and second graders.

- Really? That's amazing! - Yeah.

So, I told her all about you and she loves your approach.

She said

that you could retake your probation year with them

and hopefully join their staff.

- Are you serious?

- It's your second chance with like-minded teachers.

- Renee, that's amazing. Thank you so much!

- Of course. Cheers.

- Cheers! (chuckles)

- So, Carla said

that you can just drop her an email

whenever you're ready to leave here.

(soft music)

- You still wanna go back to teaching, right?

- Of course.

Definitely.

(sighs)

(♪)

Thank you for driving her to the airport.

- No trouble at all.

- You sure you can't stay any longer?

- I wish. But work calls.

It was so good to see you.

- Oh, it was so nice having you here.

And please tell Clara I'll be in touch.

- It'll be great to have you home.

And maybe before you leave,

you can figure out how to tell Richard

how you really feel about him.

(laughs)

- What are you talking about?

I don't have feelings for Richard.

- I beg to differ.

See ya soon.

- She's... she's wrong.

Right, Charlie?

- Celeste, are you all right? - It's...

she's completely and utterly got this whole thing wrong!

- I didn't hear what she s--

- I don't have feelings for Mr. Tyler!

I mean... - Oh.

- Richard! - I uh...

- He-he's my boss, okay,

and-and sure we're friends and colleagues,

and we get along well, and...

- Do you want me to get you some water or--

- He's not a part of my plan, Charlie.

This is not part of my plan.

- Celeste,

one thing I've learned is life rarely ever goes to plan.

But sometimes...

...gives you exactly what you need.

(soft music)

(exhales deeply)

(door clicks open)

- Hey, Julie, it's me.

Call me when you get this, would ya?

Bye.

- Hey. - Hey.

Oh.

- Celeste, have I done something to offend you?

- Of course not.

- Because you seem a bit out of sorts.

- Do I? - Yeah.

- Oh, I...

- Did seeing Renee make you homesick?

- Yes.

That-that's it. I'm... I'm feeling homesick.

- It's totally understandable.

- Hey! Only me.

- Hi. - Hey!

It's Julie. Remember Julie?

- I hate to be the bearer of bad news

but I'm sorry, Richard, there has been a protest

about our proposed construction site.

- Yeah, we did expect it.

- Well, you know I love a challenge

but I think you'll have more success

than I will with the mayor and the town hall,

seeing as you know most of them.

You don't mind sorting this one, do you?

- No. Not at all.

I'll pack a bag and be on my way out there.

- Mm-hmm. Maybe it would be good timing

to share our wonderful news before you go.

- Yeah. - Hmm.

(sighs)

- So uh, Julie and I have something

we would like to tell you.

Uh, well,

we have-- - We're getting married.

- Oh.

(exhales)

Wow, that is a surprise.

Um, wow.

That's-that's amazing. Congratulations.

- Thank you, Celeste.

- Congratulations, Dad.

- Oh, thanks.

- Congrats.

- So, um, when-when's the big day?

- Oh, we haven't set a date, it's just sometime.

- Well, who doesn't love a June wedding?

- Ah, June...

that's only in a couple of months.

- Well, I'm sure we can hire a wedding planner

who can get everything into place for then.

Although, we might struggle to book the Plaza

on this notice.

- Yeah.

- Well, um, that's-that's really great.

Uh, excuse me,

I-I should start preparing dinner.

(soft music)

- Is everything okay, sir?

- Yeah. Yeah, fine, Charlie.

Sorry, thank you.

Let me guess, Celeste?

- Oh yeah. (laughs)

Isn't she something?

(insects chirping)

(calm classical music) (footsteps approaching)

- You look like you need it.

- Long day.

- Must be a tiring job.

- It is, but I love it.

- An au pair though,

can take you all over the world to different places,

I suppose.

- Yes, but um,

I've done my fair share of travelling

when I was younger. - Hmm. That's a shame.

I thought maybe we could find you

a nice family in Scandinavia, or maybe the UK,

as your next job.

- My next job?

- Oh well, once Richard and I get married

and I live here,

your services won't be required.

You must have realized that, surely.

(sighs) - I um...

I-I hadn't really thought it through,

to be honest.

So, you're-you're gonna run the kids around?

(laughs) - Oh no.

They'll be going to boarding school.

- Boarding school?

- Celeste, I'd be a terrible stepmother to them.

That's not fair to them.

And besides, look at their behavior.

Don't get me wrong, they haven't done much to me,

Richard wouldn't have it, but they have tormented

every poor au pair they've ever had.

Boarding school would set them straight.

- They're good kids.

They've been grieving and...

and that comes out in all types of way

but you can't-- - I found them

a very nice boarding school not too far from here.

In fact,

their uniforms were supposed to arrive yesterday.

I should chase that up. Hmm.

- Hey, Celeste,

wanna read the last chapter together?

- Sure, buddy.

Of course.

(phone ringing)

(call beeps on) Hello?

- Celeste?

It's me. - Oh, sorry,

I haven't had a chance to email Clara yet

but I'll do it today. - No, no, it's okay.

I'm not calling about the job.

They're demolishing Lachapelle Park.

- What? Since when?

- I just found out today.

- But they can't do that! - Yeah, the mayor sold the land

and they're turning it

into luxury high-rise apartments.

- No way.

- There's people protesting

but I really don't think it'll make a difference.

- Okay, well, we have to do something.

- That's not all.

The developer who bought the land?

It's Richard.

(soft music)

Celeste? - Huh.

(door clicks open)

- Hello?

I'm... I'm home!

Don't come all rushing at once.

- Hey, hey, where is everybody?

- Kids are doing their homework. - Ah.

- How was the protest?

- Well, I had a meeting at town hall

trying to appease any concerns.

- Did it work? - Well, the locals are upset

but the mayor's agreed to the deal, so.

- Yeah, maybe they're upset

because the park means something to them.

- How did you know it was a park?

- Because it's my park, Richard!

The one I told you about.

- Celeste, I had no idea.

I didn't know where you were from.

- I told you the name meant "rocky port".

- Rocheport.

Celeste, I never put it together.

- Okay. Mrs. Dupont?

I mean, you knew I came from Lachapelle.

- No, I told her and a lot of other people

that I was looking for an au pair.

When the applications came in, Josh took over.

I-I never stopped to think about it.

- You can't tear it down.

- Celeste, it's...

a multi-million dollar deal.

I can't just walk away from it

because you used to hang out there.

- That place was my safety net, my-my sanctuary.

It's my childhood!

- I don't know what else to say. I mean, it's just business.

- Right.

What about sending the kids to boarding school?

Is that just business too?

- Hold on a second. - Julie told me.

- I haven't made a decision yet

but that is the best education money can buy.

- They finally managed to settle.

Move past their grief,

and you're gonna ship them off and disrupt them all over again?

- I have worked my tail off

for every opportunity I've ever had

so that I can open doors for them.

- They need your love and attention

more than anything else in this world.

- And they have it.

- But do they?

Because they tell you every day how much they love you

and you never say it back.

- Because I can't say it to them.

- Why not?

- Because it's...

It's the last thing I ever said to Annabelle.

I...

(soft music)

- I understand how that would...

bring special meaning to those words...

...but they need to hear it from you.

You mean everything to them.

- Who do you think you are?

Huh?

Trying to control my family, my business.

- I've-I've just... I've been trying to h-help.

- You overstepped your mark,

just as you did as a teacher.

You are our au pair.

Nothing more.

- Seeing as I won't be that for much longer, I um...

I guess I should take the opportunity

I was offered back home.

- What?

- A school that likes the way I teach

wants to meet with me.

- Oh, so you-you still were looking for a job.

(scoffs) - No, I wasn't.

They-they came to me. - Right, well,

I guess you'd be crazy to pass it up.

(heartbroken music)

- You know, I never liked Julie.

As soon as my dad introduced us to her,

I hated her. (sighs)

- She just wants us outta here. - Guys, don't talk like that.

It's not kind.

- But she's not being kind to us,

or to you.

(sighs)

- Listen...

Your dad and Julie are gonna do what they think is best.

Okay? - But how can that be possible?

Sending us away?

- Max, it's... it's complicated.

You know, and your dad wants to give you guys

the things he didn't have.

Now, you two have a big day tomorrow

at the school fair. Hmm?

- I'm gonna suck.

- Maybe I should just do what I first planned.

- Absolutely not!

You two are gonna rock!

Okay?

Because no matter what anyone else says,

you can achieve--

(together): Achieve anything we set our minds to.

- Nice.

High fives.

Hmm.

- We made you something.

(gentle music)

- Lilly drew the picture

and I made the frame at the craft station.

(teary exhale)

- This is beautiful.

I'm gonna cherish this forever.

Come here.

(♪)

(sighs heavily)

- Sorry to see you go, Celeste.

Best au pair Lilly and Max ever had.

- Thank you.

Look after them for me?

- Yes, ma'am.

- Richard, too.

(soft music)

(indistinct chatter)

(audience clapping)

- What are the kids performing again?

- Uh, Max is doing a karate routine

and Lilly is performing some ballet.

- Hmm. - They've been working very hard

over the last couple of weeks. (chuckles lightly)

- Next, please welcome

budding musician Max Tyler to the stage.

(audience applauds)

- Musician?

- This is a little song I wrote. I hope you like it.

(soft guitar music)

- I didn't know Max could play. - Neither did I.

♪ You're looking in ♪

♪ You're looking down ♪

♪ Trying to hide from all the world around ♪

♪ Wondering what's in your heart ♪

♪ You know you can, you just don't know how ♪

♪ You're really trying ♪

♪ Maybe it's time to let it go ♪

♪ Time to find your voice ♪

♪ Just believe in your heart ♪

♪ Heart ♪

♪ Who you are ♪♪

(cheering and applauding)

- Buddy! Where did that come from?

- And when is Lilly on? - I'm not!

- You're not going to do the talent show?

- I've actually entered a different contest.

(curious music)

- What do you think?

- It's...

amazing.

How did you learn to paint like this?

- Mom.

- Of course.

- Celeste told me that I should enter it.

- She taught me guitar, too.

- Did she now?

I am so proud of you both.

And not just for being super-talented

but for putting yourselves out there,

following your hearts. - I love you, Dad.

- Love you, Dad.

(soft music)

- I...

I love you, too.

I love you, too.

(chuckles) I love you!

- It's time to announce the winner

of today's art exhibit.

Lilly Tyler, well done.

(audience applauds) - First place.

(chuckles)

- We're so sorry to see you leave next year.

- Uh, excuse me?

- When she moves to her new school.

(tense music)

- I'm sorry.

I thought I was doing what you wanted.

- We had a discussion about it, Julie.

No decisions were made.

- You said that it might be best for them.

(scoffs) - And then, you were going on

about how the business needs to expand

and that you weren't sure

how you were going to do that with the kids.

So, I thought it was a priority.

- I was just thinking out loud.

It was just a conversation.

I can't believe you made a decision like this,

especially about my kids!

- So, you don't want them to go to boarding school?

- I never said I definitely did. (huffs)

- I can't believe you told the school

they were leaving. - Okay.

I got it wrong. It was a mistake and I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to upset anyone. (annoyed exhale)

(Max): Dad.

- Hey, buddy, I'll be right there.

(sighs)

(gentle music)

- Hey.

- Hey. Thank you.

- Can I get you anything else?

- No, just being with me is good.

- Hmm.

Oh, so Carla told me that she got your email.

- I'm meeting with her next week.

- Great. - Yeah.

- Don't sound too overjoyed.

- I'm sorry.

It's just...

You know, before going to New York,

I thought I knew everything about what kids need to thrive.

Encouragement, creative freedom,

and someone to believe in them.

- So, what's missing?

- Stability.

That-that feeling of secure attachment.

- What are you saying?

Do you not want the job with Carla anymore?

- No, I-I do. I do.

And I'm just saying

maybe following a curriculum isn't that bad.

You know?

Obviously, I'd do it my way

but it would give that stability.

Hmm.

I guess I didn't know as much as I thought I did.

(sighs)

Mm.

- Not to kick you while you're down,

but the bulldozers are due at the park in a few days.

(huffs)

- Sorry.

(sentimental music)

(utensils clanging)

(birds chirping)

- No. The mayor sent across

the final version of the contract.

Our lawyers have approved it so all you have to do is sign

and the land is ours.

(soft jazzy music)

(tense music building)

What's wrong?

It's Celeste, isn't it?

- I'm sorry.

(soft music)

Julie, I-- - Uh-uh.

On paper,

you and I are a match made in heaven.

And at business, we're the best.

But as a couple,

hasn't been as easy as it should be, right?

- Right.

- Montlieu Construction offered me a job last week.

- You don't have to leave the company.

- It would be too hard to stay.

- They're headquartered in France.

- Yes, but, sweetheart,

designer clothing and Paris

definitely do mix.

(Josh): So, she's giving a month's notice?

- I told her she didn't have to,

but seeing as she's the professional she is,

she wanted the next person to take the position

to be up to speed on a number of projects.

- That's fair.

- I think that next person should be you.

- Me?

- You got a masters in business management.

- I-I do, but I --

- And you've been shadowing me for two years.

I can't think of anyone more deserving.

- I don't know what to say. Thank you, Richard.

- First order of business, we have to talk

about the Lachapelle Park deal.

(soft music)

Hey, Max, why don't you play me that song again

from the fair, huh?

- No. I'm good.

(inhales and exhales deeply)

- Lilly, you wanna do some painting together?

- No offense, Dad, but I'm not really in the mood.

- Look, guys,

I know you miss Celeste

but we can't just mope around like this.

And for the record, I did not ask her to leave,

it was her choice. (scoffs)

- Yeah, because you said you were sending us

to boarding school, demolishing her park,

and supposed to be getting married to Julie?

- Ah. Yeah.

But, Lilly, Celeste...

Celeste didn't have feelings for me.

(sighs) - Of course she did, Dad!

I'm 10 and even I knew that.

(sighs) - Okay,

but even if she did at one point,

it's too late.

- What are you talking about?

You need to tell her that you broke up with Julie

and you're totally on the market.

- On the market?

We had a fight.

It was a... big one.

- Yeah, um... (clears throat)

We heard. - You were listening?

- Dad, I'm just gonna burst a bubble here.

We're always listening.

- Then you know

that I said some things I shouldn't have.

- So, make it right.

- I can't.

I'm not good at using my...

- Words. - Yes.

And expressing my--

- Emotions? - Exactly.

- But, Dad,

you can do anything you...

(together): Set your mind to.

- Huh.

- I can't believe you didn't bring one.

- I'm sorry, I forgot.

But I mean,

no sign of any bulldozers yet, anyway.

- They won't know what they're in for

when we chain ourselves to the seesaw.

(laughs)

- We're not actually gonna do that, are we?

(shouting): We'll do whatever it takes!

- Yeah!

You know that you can get arrested

for doing that. - It's okay.

Jane Fonda made it acceptable.

(chuckles)

- No way. - Renee,

we're not gonna get arrested, okay?

- No, no, no. No, not that.

You know how we always talk about those key moments in life

that could change everything? - Yeah.

- You're about to have one of those.

(together): Celeste!

(gasps happily)

- What are you guys doing here?

- Dad's back there.

He's a bit slower than us. - And guess what?

I won first prize at the fair! - Oh!

That's amazing!

- And I totally rocked it on stage.

- That's wonderful.

- And Dad broke up with Julie.

- Oh.

- So, this is kind of nice.

- You think?

- Dad, you got this. - Mm-hmm.

- Speak from the heart, dude.

(laughs) - Okay.

Love you, guys.

- Hey, why don't I show you guys the swings?

Hmm?

- Take a walk?

- Sure.

- Okay, I've got some good news and bad news.

- Is the bad news that you need an inhaler?

- What? That hill is a lot steeper than it looks.

(giggles)

- Okay, um, let's start with the bad news.

- I made the deal and bought the land.

The mayor was going to sell it to someone.

- And um, the-the good news?

- I'm going to keep it exactly the way it is.

Some things are worth saving.

- Are you serious?

- I was just seeing how well the kids did

at the fair, I realized you deserve a bonus.

How's a park sound?

(laughs)

- I mean, that's a pretty big bonus.

- Well, I owe you an even bigger apology.

I'm sorry, Celeste, for everything I said.

I didn't mean any of it.

I was scared.

- Of what?

- Falling for you.

- Your grandma was right, love can be bumpy,

but it can be a safe harbor to come home to.

And you've become our safe harbor.

And I want you to come home,

to New York.

- I'd love that.

- You know, I've also been working on my French

along with the kids. - Have you?

- I have.

How's this?

Je t'aime.

- Je t'aime.

(sweeping sentimental music)

(♪)

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