All language subtitles for A Brush with Love (2019) (A.Brush.With.Love.2019.1080P.Webrip.X264.Aac5.1-[Yts.Mx]) (ENGLISH)

And just have fun!

There are no rights
or wrongs in art.

There are no mistakes.

There's no end goal or
perfect finished product.

What we're trying
to do here is just take

what's in your heart
and put it on the canvas.

Miss Jamie?

Yes, Lizzie?

How do we know
what's in our hearts?

Oh well we don't ALWAYS know,
but that's why we're here right?

To figure it out.

So, what do you think?

I think it's amazing!

We could build
out multiple rooms.

We could do rooms, we
could do reception, galleries,

so we could have art
shows and community events.

I mean, I think it's perfect.

And this is just our
second location.

Wait till you see what I'm
planning for our third and fourth.

You are so excited.

I am.

This is what I love to do.

I spent my life
building businesses.

You all know this past year of
retirement has been hard on me.

Hard on all of us.

This is a dream come true.

Jamie needs help expanding Canvas
Creations and I need to be working again.

And you get me out of the house.

Okay.

Yes.

How do we make this a reality?

Let's talk terms.

Okay.

Have I told you in the last five
minutes how much I love you?

No, not in the
last five minutes.

Should I come back later?

No, we'll stop.

It's not our fault
spring is in the year.

Yeah, which would be
a great excuse, except

you guys were like this
last winter and summer.

And fall.

I gotta go.

Sugar.

Bye.

Bye.

Oh, too cute.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Well, maybe it's time
to start dating again?

I mean, it's been years.

Please, just change the subject.

You mean speaking
of subject change?

I just toured a space.

That would be perfect for
the second Canvas Creations.

That's great, but Canvas
Creations was supposed

to be the thing you did
on the side of painting.

And if you expand,
you're not gonna have time

to paint or submit to
showcases and exhibitions.

Which brings me
to my exciting news.

I just learned that with three weeks
till the Cherry Blossom Arts Festival,

the festival lost its usual
venue of the Windsor

Manor and is switching
to the Botanical Gardens.

Oh, that is very exciting.

Which means that as head and sole employee
of the special event, I'm gonna be working

directly with the organizers
of the arts festival.

I could put in a
good word for you.

For your submission for
the emerging artist showcase.

That's very sweet.

And I do appreciate
your meddling.

But I didn't submit.

What?

Why not?

Because I'm not painting.

And I haven't been
in almost a year.

And even if I was painting, every year
I submit to the festival and get rejected.

I know it's hard, but
you have to keep trying.

You can't give up.

I don't want to.

But every year.

I watch another artist
win the festival's prize.

A solo show.

In Paris.

My dream.

And I'm happy for them.

I mean, I really am.

It's just starting to feel like
it's never gonna happen for me.

And this is my dream.

But I don't know how to
make it more than a dream.

I've got an idea.

Come here.

Bye!

Not that I'm complaining.

Because this is literally
my favorite place on earth.

But what are we doing here?

We are getting you supplies.

For what exactly?

I think you're already on
almost everything in the store.

We don't have... Poster board.

And why do I need
a poster board?

Oh, for my sixth
grade science project.

Remember four years ago when I went
through that rough patch and I hated my

job working for the event
planner and had no luck dating?

I remember a lot of ice
cream sundae pity parties.

They were delicious.

And then... I heard about that job at
the special events permitting office.

My dream job.

And then I got it.

And then about a
month later, I met Tom.

And I'm happy for you.

But I'm just a little confused.

How does that relate
to poster board?

It wasn't luck.

It wasn't destiny.

I made it happen
with... No vision board.

A vision board.

I made that vision board.

And then all my
dreams came true.

They came true because you took
action and went after what you wanted.

Not because you collaged.

You took action.

Because my vision board
helped me realize what I wanted.

Ava?

No.

Jamie?

As an artist, I'm sure you'll all
agree that images are very powerful.

And when you have a
clear vision of what you

want, you'll find a clear
path to achieving it.

Besides, what have
you got to lose?

My artistic dignity?

We'll take everything.

We're not taking any of that.

Oh!

This, too.

No need to thank me.

I wasn't going to.

If you're walking me home to get
those collaging supplies at my door...

Actually, there's another
reason why I'm walking you home.

And I'm sorry.

I waited until
now to bring it up.

Oh, you finally
rented out your unit.

That's what I wanted
to talk to you about.

I know it's sudden, but it just
kind of happened overnight.

Hey, neighbor.

Please tell me your brother
is not my new... I'm sorry.

I know Max drives you crazy.

But he doesn't drive me crazy.

Okay, yeah, he drives me crazy.

But you know how much trouble
I was having finding a sublet.

And he never stays
anywhere for long.

He'll be gone
before you know it.

Promise?

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

Okay.

So, I thought you
were in San Diego.

Oh, that was last spring.

I was in Tucson, and then Boise, and
then Ava mentioned a temp job back here.

And I thought, why not?

Max got a job as a
landscape architect.

Groundskeeper.

You got a master's degree
in landscape architecture to

then work as a groundskeeper
at the Botanical Gardens.

Where Jamie might be
displaying her work next

month at the Cherry
Blossom Arts Festival.

If she vision boards.

Normally, will I see you at the
gardens, but I will see you at home.

Oh.

That's a great idea.

Would you believe it?

Great big world.

And we end up living
right next to each other.

I really can't believe it.

Okay.

Who knows?

Maybe you'll even like
having him as your neighbor.

And if achieving your dreams
isn't reason enough to vision

board, you can always collage
a picture of Max moving away.

Well, that's reason
enough for me.

You need help with those?

You know what?

This is the last of it.

Um, and I'm sure I
don't like my Jamie.

Mine's helping me out.

Thank you.

Ready?

Let's go.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Oh, yeah.

All right.

Good luck, you two.

No matter how long it's been since
I've seen you, you're still the same.

It's like some paint in
your hair and everything.

Well, I am a painter.

That's what I love about you.

You know, the paint.

Welcome home.

Thanks, neighbor.

Oh, if you ever want to come by
for a beer, I micro-brew my own.

Oh, that is a treat.

That's a tempting
offer I'll keep in mind.

Yeah, and I'll do the same.

Hey,

you forgot your, uh...
Collaging supplies.

So, you are collaging?

Not yet, but more and
more I'm thinking about it.

Uh... Thanks.

Hey, Dad.

Hi, honey.

The real estate agent
just sent over the lease.

We need to decide
by the end of the week.

Well, why wait?

I mean, the space is
exactly what we're looking for.

Let's sign.

You don't want to give it
a little bit more thought?

No.

Why?

Are you having second thoughts?

No.

I'm certain I want to do this.

I love building this
out and getting to work

with you, but I want to
make sure you're sure.

Well, I'm sure.

I'll look over the lease now.

Love you.

Love you.

Bye.

You're off to a run?

Yep.

Me too.

Have a great run.

Jamie, call me crazy, but I'm starting to
think you're unhappy that we're neighbors.

Did I do something
to bother you?

You mean besides a lifetime of
pranks and jokes at my expense?

Max.

Max, every time I'm around
you, I get hurt or... humiliated.

Whoa, that is not fair.

Okay, give me one example.

Okay.

Third grade.

You nicknamed me
Jamie Smilly Man.

We were kids.

Which stuck with me through high school,
when you wrote me love letters for an

entire year to prank me into
thinking I had a secret admirer.

That was... A joke?

Oh, I know, Max.

With you, everything's a joke.

On me.

Every time you're around me,
you're teasing, you're immature.

You're describing
15-year-old Max.

We're adults now.

So can we start over?

Okay.

Good.

Running buddies?

Fine.

Good.

Whoa!

Oh, sorry.

Yeah.

Let's, uh... Can
we try that again?

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, um...

Oh, you're painting.

Are you working on any
showcases or something?

No, I'm not showing right now.

Why not?

Because I'm not
painting right now.

Okay.

I opened an art school a year
ago, and I'm focusing on that.

Okay, well... Well,
you're dating life.

What happened there?

You were dating
someone and that ended?

Like...

Actually, I forgot
something at home.

I'll run back.

Fine.

Fine?

Oh, not that bad.

Worse?

Well, remember, you can
have anything you want.

If you just... Please
don't say vision board.

Okay.

Speaking of vision
board, I brought mine.

Eva!

I just don't want you to
give up on your dreams.

Hey, what if I'm not
giving up on my dreams?

What if my dreams
are just... changing?

And what if they're not?

Why don't you just vision
board to double-check?

Because I don't collage.

And paint.

I asked myself
what I really wanted.

Then I made a board and I focused
on it every day and it came true.

And guess who I'm
about to meet with?

Who?

The curator of the Cherry
Blossom Arts Festival.

I could put in a good word for
the Emerging Artists Showcase.

Thank you.

I've mentioned
you're relentless.

Right?

Once or twice.

Well,

Renee, it was so
nice to meet you.

And you too.

So nice to put a face to a name.

And thank you so much
for expediting the permits.

When we lost our venue, I didn't
know what we were going to do.

My pleasure.

I know what the festival
means to this town.

And the Botanical Gardens is
going to be a gorgeous venue.

And so convenient.

The Herman Arts Foundation
is just down the street.

York and 7th.

Oh.

That's a block away from
my best friend's art school.

Canvas Creations.

Funny enough, the head of
the Herman Arts Foundation was

thinking about stopping in and
asking about painting lessons.

Well, actually... Does your
friend not do painting lessons?

Oh, no, no, no.

She does.

But...

Speaking of my friend...

Oh, hi, Michael.

I missed a meeting.

Sorry.

I'll fill you in.

The permitting is taken care of.

And everything is on schedule.

Oh, and that art school
down the street from us.

The one that you were
looking at for painting classes?

The teacher sounds great.

Guess who has a private showing
with the curator of the art festival?

I'm hoping it's you?

Renee is coming here
on Thursday to review

your work for the
Emerging Artists Showcase.

Which would be great, except I
have no work for her to review.

What about the landscapes?

I submitted all my
best stuff last year.

Wait.

Your painting?

Not exactly.

Vision boarding?

Show me.

Now.

Oh, Jamie.

It's beautiful.

Well, I thought about
what I wanted and...

This just came to me.

It's after I win the showcase.

My first solo show in Paris.

This is an exhibit of
my art in a colonnade.

And this is the man I love bringing
me a rose to congratulate me.

In this moment, I have
everything I've ever wanted.

And although this may never
happen, I have to say thank you.

I'm painting again.

I'm happy for you.

Now finish it so it can happen.

Because you are about to
make all your dreams come true.

One final signature.

And congratulations.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Should we celebrate?

I saw a donut shop
down the street.

We could review our notes for
our meeting with the contractors.

Do you mind if
we do it tomorrow?

I know, I know, we
have so much to do.

But I have class later and I
want to get some painting in.

Ava got me a showing with the curator
of the Cherry Blossoms Art Festival.

That's wonderful, honey.

So you're painting again.

Thank you.

Oh, hi.

Hi.

Am I too late to
join the art class?

Do you take drop-ins?

Of course.

Okay.

Want in?

Thanks.

They're all... Extremely
talented artists?

Yes, that too.

I didn't realize this is
a school for children.

Sorry about the mixer.

Well, don't be intimidated.

It was everyone's
first day once.

It's for kids.

It's for the young at heart.

So, today we're learning
about composition.

Okay.

Okay.

I'm Jamie, by the way.

Hi, I'm Michael.

Lovely.

And the light is
coming from... Here.

Very good.

How am I doing?

Well, we don't give
grades here, but...

You're doing great.

You really caught the
light here, which is difficult.

It's a little too controlled.

A little too concerned
with the outcome.

You can see all that from this.

Art is very revealing.

Don't you think?

Don't beat yourself up over it.

I actually struggle
with it in my work, too.

So, what do you
do to counteract it?

Well, when I remember to, I try to let
go of expectations of perfection and just

relax and let myself
enjoy the creative process.

So, what do you suggest I do?

Take a new canvas...

And this time...

Don't make.

Just let yourself feel.

I'll see you soon.

Bye, Miss Jamie.

Bye, Lizzie.

Remember, composition.

Bye.

So, what did you think?

I think the jury's out on my innate
creativity, but the upside is I've got a

lot of kindling, so... No,
look, this is progress.

Don't give up yet.

It was just your first lesson.

Yeah, I could
definitely use another.

Yeah, you might like the
13 to 15-year-old class better.

Or maybe a one-on-one.

Do you offer
private instruction?

I do.

Do you have availability
Thursday, 5 p.m.?

No.

I do.

That would be perfect.

You have a date?

It's a lesson.

He's a student.

He's a professional.

Oh!

But he is really handsome.

And he has an accent.

Well, maybe.

Have you decided what you're
gonna show Renee tomorrow?

No.

I wanted to paint something new.

But what are we doing here?

Max is redoing our garden.

Max?

Does that mean
he's meeting us here?

I don't know.

Yeah, why?

Don't tell me you're gonna
run away just to avoid him.

I wouldn't phrase it like that.

You guys?

Thanks.

Thank you.

You good?

Yeah.

Rene and I will be
by at 10 on Thursday.

Good luck painting.

Thank you.

I need the good luck.

You headed home?

I can, um, walk you?

Uh, you know, actually, I have
to go to the farmer's market, so...

Oh, that's perfect.

I have to head there
and pick up some basil.

I'm making pesto for dinner.

Pesto?

Yeah.

So, uh, did I hear Ava say
that you were painting again?

Yeah.

I'm working on a
submission for a showcase.

Well, that's awesome.

I was actually getting kind of sad thinking
you weren't gonna make art anymore.

I'm kind of a big fan.

What?

I remember when you were
a kid, you'd be out in your yard

for hours just painting with
whatever you could find.

Chalk sticks, dirt...

Do you remember when you
made that massive mud mural?

That was awesome.

Yeah, well, too bad you can't
make a living off of sidewalk art.

Right?

Yeah, you've also told
me your school's going well.

Yeah.

My dad and I are actually teaming
up to open some new locations.

Congrats.

That's... that's awesome.

Hold on.

If you're running two
locations, and working with

kids, where's that gonna
leave time for painting?

I'll paint on the side.

Uh, Jamie, you're not
a paint-on-the-sider.

Don't you think you should
be focusing on your art?

Oh, so now you're an expert
on how I should live my life?

Well, hang on a second.

Let me get a pen.

I'll just take notes.

Okay.

First note.

Commit to your art.

Really?

You're giving me
advice on how to commit?

I could commit.

To what?

Uh, to following my
heart, even though half

the time I have no clue
where that takes me.

Okay, according to Ava,
over the past six years it's

taken you to over a dozen
cities, jobs, and girlfriends.

Okay.

I am trying to figure
out what I want, okay?

Maybe.

Or maybe it's just
you like the new.

The chase.

And then when something
loses, it's novelty.

Like I said, I'm
figuring out what I want.

I'm not as lucky as you.

You've always
known what you want.

To paint.

Well, as usual.

Max, this has
been, uh, interesting.

Okay, wait.

Let me guess.

You forgot something at home,
and now you have to run and get it.

Bye, Max.

See you at home.

Thank you.

What time is it?

Oh, time to wake up.

Renee's gonna be
here in less than an hour.

Have you decided
what you're gonna show?

Oh, Jamie, it's beautiful.

Renee's gonna love it.

I'm not showing her that.

Then why were you
up all night painting it?

Because I felt...inspired.

But I'm not showing
Renee a vision board.

I'll just, uh, display some of my old
landscapes I haven't submitted before.

I'll go clean up.

So, Jamie.

Yes?

When did you start painting?

When I was in high school.

Well, actually, I guess I've always
been painting in some form or another.

I mean, when I was a kid, I used to sit
and make art with anything I could find.

Oh?

But I started seriously
painting when I was 15.

And then art school
and got an MFA.

Well, you are
incredibly talented.

And there are so many
successful elements here.

But I'm just not
feeling the emotion.

Some of your work
feels as if it's forced.

Almost as if you're
playing it safe.

Do you have anything else
that maybe I could take a look at?

Not at this time.

Well, then I thank
you for sharing.

It has truly been a privilege.

Actually, she does.

No, I don't.

She does.

You do.

I don't.

She does.

It's beautiful.

It's from Jamie's new
series about... dreams.

Well, then I would
love to see it.

Right this way.

I love it.

It's heartfelt and bold
and it takes a chance.

Do you think you can get it to
me in time for the art festival?

Yes.

So I'm in the showcase.

This is in the showcase?

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Vision board.

Hey.

Wow, you've been busy.

Just some potential plans
how we could use the space.

A list of contractors
and vendors.

And the start of an operations
manual for hiring and best practices.

I've also emailed it to you.

Dad, you've done so much.

I'm excited and I've got the time
and I know you had a lot on your plate.

Well, it's just until I
turn in this painting and

then I promise you will
have my undivided attention.

Okay, honey.

I almost forgot the
most important part.

What's that?

Donuts.

Don't get enough of me at home?

Sorry.

How's work going?

A walk in the park.

It's only my fourth
day, so we'll see.

Four days?

Wow.

That's a commitment for you.

Can I take a look?

Sure.

It's beautiful.

Well, it's easy to make something
beautiful when all this is your subject.

Oh, you're modest,
but you're right.

Cherry blossom season
is the best time of year.

When I was homesick, this is
pretty much what I thought of.

Yeah.

They were pretty perfect.

Their form, their
color, their composition.

You know, it's funny.

I've never really
thought of them like that.

Well, what do you think about?

How they make me feel.

And how's that?

Like perfection does exist.

Although, fleeting.

Like life.

It's all the more precious
for its uncertainty.

Ava told me that you got
accepted into that showcase.

With her help.

Yes.

And first prize is a
solo show in Paris.

Your dream.

I'm surprised you remember that.

Really?

We've known each
other for 24 years.

You think you've mentioned Paris
once or twice or a thousand times?

Yeah.

It's an artist cliche.

Show in Paris.

Well, who cares if it's cliche?

You know, for once I think I can
actually get behind your cavalier attitude.

Did I just make you smile?

No.

Smile number one.

Oh, okay.

Well, thank you.

I should get going.

And thank you for the walk.

You're welcome.

Come back.

Oh, bring your students.

It's a good idea.

Yeah, I know.

I'm full of them.

Are you ready?

Yes.

I chose bottles because painting
glass is tricky, especially in this light.

So it forces us to
stop and really look.

You know, and then
upon studying it you realize

it's so much more than
just glass and a bottle.

It's... Highlights,
lowlights, shade, tone.

How do you know that?

I love art.

Uh huh.

I painted when I was young.

I actually had
delusions of my painting.

It's like being a
professional artist.

Ah!

Well, in the art world,
we call delusions dreams.

Uh, so what happened?

I wanted a career path
with a bit more stability.

But also, I found it too hard
to put my work out there.

To put myself out
there in that way.

I know what you mean.

Plus, I hate getting messy.

Ah, well, that may
be hard to avoid.

Because art is...

messy.

I have an idea.

The baby steps putting
yourself out there.

Canvas Creations is
having their spring show.

Maybe you could
display something.

I'll give it some thought.

What about you?

What's your work like?

You know, what do you paint?

Woo!

I'm not really sure
how to answer that.

Well, I took a year
away from painting.

And now I'm back with...

something different.

It looks different.

It feels different.

So will you show me this
magical painting of yours?

Yeah, I'd love to.

When it's done.

That means I get
to see you again.

I'd like that.

So how was your date?

It wasn't a date.

It was a lesson.

But I think we might
see each other again.

Like, as a date or a lesson?

I'm not sure.

Just as it seemed like
he was going to ask

me out, he got a phone
call and had to leave.

Oh, and how's the Canvas
Creations expansion?

Honestly, I feel like I'm
not really pulling my weight

with all the painting I'm
doing for the showcase.

And what happens if
you win the showcase?

Are you really going
to want to stop working

on your solo show in
Paris to do marketing?

I don't know.

Think about it.

Well, an eyeful of good ideas.

Ugh, don't make me remind you of all
the bad ideas you've had over the years.

Let's see, golf cart in a lake?

Ring a bell?

That was a good one.

You know what, let's
focus on the present.

Mm-hmm.

I've got another good idea.

When you're done here, come
with me at the Rose Garden.

I'll give you a special
behind-the-scenes tour.

Oh, thank you, but I'm busy.

I can't hear you.

And I'll see you later.

So this is our next project.

Wow.

Yeah, we just finished the design,
and then we go into the planting process.

Do you think you'll stick around
long enough to see it finished?

I don't know.

But I bet you're eager to
have a new neighbor, so...

Actually, I was kind of learning
to enjoy having you as a neighbor.

Oh, thanks, Jamie.

I wish it didn't need the actually or
kind of or learning to, but besides that,

yeah, I think that is the nicest
thing you've ever said to me.

You're welcome.

Oh, we're interviewing for the
landscape architect position.

I'm confused.

You have a master's in
landscape architecture.

I do.

So you're a landscape architect.

Yeah, I am.

So why don't you
apply for the position?

No, no, no, way too
much responsibility.

It's all managing, coordinating, and
bureaucracy, and as the groundskeeper,

I just get to play
in the dirt all day.

Of course.

Of course.

You know, who knows
how long I want to be around.

There's no way I'm getting tied down with
those obligations and responsibilities.

You mean life.

No, that's not life.

Life is passion and
fun and traveling and...

Life should be an adventure.

Me, personally, I don't
want to have any regrets.

But never committing to
anything has regrets of its own.

Now who's the expert
on someone else's life?

You're exasperating.

Yet, you are smiling.

Let's go.

Ava said that your vision
board was going well.

Oh, she did, did she?

Yeah.

What else did she say?

She mentioned something
about a shadowy dream man.

Oh, it was in passing, but...

This dream man.

Who is he?

I don't know.

What do you think he's like?

Well, he's perfect.

Sounds like me.

He's also too humble
to know he's perfect.

Also sounds like me.

Okay.

He's kind and passionate,
charitable, intelligent.

Well, he loves art.

And of course,
he's very handsome.

Of course.

But how does he make you feel?

Because there's tons of intelligent,
smart, articulate men out there.

Me, for example.

But what matters is
how he makes you feel.

Hmm.

I'll give it some thought.

Right now, I have to go.

I'm sorry I had to run off
yesterday and we didn't get

to finish our conversation
about seeing each other again.

For another lesson?

I was thinking more like this.

I want to make a date.

Oh.

Sure.

Okay.

Tomorrow night?

Great.

Perfect.

Okay.

I walked out without
giving this to you, but I

swore it in a florist and
it made me think of you.

It's breathtaking.

See you tomorrow night?

Yes.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

The vision board man is Michael.

It's like he just stepped
out of my painting.

This is weird.

I mean, there has to be
a logical explanation for it.

Sometimes in life, there
are no logical explanations.

Like with love.

Is that Michael?

No, it's Max.

Max who?

Max, your brother.

Excuse me?

My brother is texting
you and you're smiling.

But you're not
just like smiling.

You are smiling.

I'm not smiling like anything.

I'm definitely not
smiling like that.

Nobody is smiling like that.

Ava, you asked us to get
along, so we're getting along.

That's it.

Hi.

Surprise of surprises.

You actually showed up.

I did.

But I can only
stay for a little.

I'm meeting my dad in an hour.

Okay.

Okay.

Setting up for the Cherry
Blossom Art Festival.

Yeah.

Oh.

Ta-da.

Seriously?

Hey, you still remember
how to drive this thing?

I think?

All right.

Yeah.

You put one foot in front
of the other and you pedal.

Let's go.

Yeah.

Why don't you take
that one and we race?

How's that sound?

Woo.

Is it weird that
we're doing this?

Why would it be weird?

Because.

Because.

This is like total
dating activity.

And we are not dating.

Oh.

No.

Not a date.

Just two friends.

Cycling.

Uh-huh.

But since you brought it up, what's
going on with your dating life, huh?

I thought for sure you were going to end
up marrying your ex, whatever his name was.

I also thought I would marry
whatever his name was.

So, what happened?

Oh.

He said he thought
we'd lost our spark.

Oh.

And if he stayed with me, he'd feel
like he was making the same mistake.

A safe choice.

Ouch.

Yeah.

Ouch.

What did you think?

Well, I was heartbroken.

And I thought for
sure he was wrong.

Relationships are
more than a spark.

They're history
and compatibility.

Sharing lives.

But now I'm starting
to see he was right.

We would have been settling.

The breakup was really hard.

Yeah.

It made me question everything.

I mean, I was so sure my life
would turn out this one way.

And then suddenly
I was 29, single.

My heart wasn't heading
out the way I thought it would.

And I realized I couldn't
keep living a dream.

So you opened Canvas Creations?

Yeah.

It was sort of a plan B
that's become a plan A.

Ugh.

What about you?

You dating anyone?

No.

Not yet.

Well, this has
actually been fun.

Oh.

I just wish it didn't
need the actually again.

I should get going.

But there's something
we should do first.

Remember we always used
to do this after a bike ride?

Yeah.

It brings back good memories.

It does.

I do remember the last
time I was at the bikes.

Okay.

It was that spring when you pulled
the secret admirer prank on me.

Your last letter said
my secret admirer would

meet me at the bike
rentals and reveal himself.

I was so excited I
told all my friends.

And I waited for hours.

And he never came.

I'm sorry, Jamie.

I was... Max.

It's okay.

We were kids.

You know the funny thing is, I
actually really liked my secret admirer.

I felt like he liked me too.

Despite how mad I
was at you for that.

I actually kept the letters.

I know.

It's because... I don't know.

They meant so much to me.

Where'd you get
that material anyway?

I wrote it.

No, really.

Come on.

Really.

I wrote it.

Oh.

How'd you come up with it?

I thought of you.

I thought of the look on your face
when you would fall for the joke.

Yeah.

That one.

Bye, Max.

Hey, Renee.

It's Jamie.

I wanted to let you know I'll be
turning in my painting tomorrow.

Hello.

Hi.

Oh.

Come in.

I just need to grab my bag.

Sure.

Wow.

Lovely place.

Thanks.

Shall we?

Yes.

I thought we'd check out
this Music in the Park event.

Yeah.

You okay?

Just a funny coincidence.

How?

I'm sorry.

I didn't know they
had live music here.

It's a new monthly
arts and culture series.

Different sponsors bring
in musicians and artists.

I'm thinking of hosting a
painting exhibit here this summer.

You're gonna host it?

I might have buried the lead a bit, but
I actually head up an arts foundation.

Really?

The Herman Arts Foundation.

The Herman Arts Foundation?

That sponsors the Cherry
Blossom Art Festival?

Yes, yeah.

The painting I told you I was finishing
is for the Emerging Artists Showcase.

Really?

Oh, what a small world.

Yeah.

There's something wrong.

Oh.

Well, I guess I'm just wondering
if this is a conflict of interest?

Oh, no.

It's a happy coincidence.

I don't judge the showcase.

I have no effect on the outcome.

Ah.

I mean, I'll be at the
judging to represent

the foundation, but I
have no sway on who wins.

I see.

So you'll be at the judging?

Of course.

Well, what's wrong?

Nothing.

Nothing is wrong.

You are never gonna
believe what happened.

What?

What's wrong?

How was the date?

Better question
is, who is the date?

Michael is actually
Michael Herman.

From the Herman Arts Foundation?

No way.

Yes way.

When I told Renee about
Canvas Creations, she

mentioned the head of the
foundation was interested.

But I didn't realize
that that was Michael.

Huh?

How funny.

No.

Not funny.

Why?

Who cares?

So you went on a date.

He's not a judge, right?

No, he's not a judge.

And I won't be a contestant.

Why not?

Because I can't display a painting of a
shadowy man, giving me the exact rose

Michael gave me, standing in front of the
colonnade, exactly like the one he took me

on a date, in front of
the art exhibition, exactly

like the one he plans
on hosting this summer.

Oh yeah, that's bad.

Yeah.

What am I gonna do?

My painting is due in five
days and I have nothing.

No, you have something.

What?

Do you have five days?

Great.

I know I said I would deliver it
today, but I need a few more days.

Jamie, I need your
painting in four days.

Will you have it finished?

Definitely.

I have already made waves
accepting your unfinished submission.

Otherwise, I will have to give
you spots to someone else.

I understand.

Okay.

Thank you.

Hi, honey.

I thought we didn't start
construction until next week.

The contractor had a cancellation
so he could begin earlier.

Oh, that's right.

Dad texted me about that.

They were sad.

Oh, he's been here with the workers since
7 a.m., so he just went to get them lunch.

That is so sweet.

I feel bad.

I mean, I should be
the one here at 7 a.m.

I should be the one
getting them lunch.

It's okay, honey.

He knows this is a
hectic time for you.

So, I have been waiting.

Tell me all about Michael.

Oh, he's great.

He's smart, cultured,
very handsome.

I mean, he is literally my
vision board come to life.

Somehow.

I don't know.

There's something missing.

When I first met
him, I got, like, fluttery.

And I didn't have
that last night.

I know.

There's not always an
immediate connection.

So, we're going out again.

He's going to take me
to an art show opening.

So...

I think it just takes time.

Jamie?

You shouldn't have
to convince yourself.

It's me.

Come in.

Hi.

Hi.

I just made a bunch of
cookies, and I figured I'd better

get them out of my
apartment before I eat them all.

And I thought of you.

Ah.

Well, that is very sweet.

Is this your painting
for the showcase?

Yeah.

Can I see it?

Um...

It's very minimalist.

Mm.

Okay, what happened?

I thought you were
almost done with this.

Well, long story short, be
careful what you wish for.

My last painting went awry.

And instead of taking
it as a sign I should

give up on art, I've never
wanted to paint more.

That's great.

Yeah, but I will point canvas.

What would you tell
one of your students?

I would tell them not to focus
on making, but on feeling.

I would tell them to have fun.

I would tell them to be playful.

Yeah.

That was playful, no?

You didn't.

I did.

Oh!

Oh, okay.

Hmm.

Okay.

Yeah?

Yeah.

I think I'm done.

I dare you.

Go for it.

Oh, it's coming.

Go for it.

It's coming.

Go for it.

Go for it.

Go for it.

It's coming.

Oh!

Nice try.

I should get back to work.

Okay.

But thank you for the cookies.

No problem.

Those are interesting.

Those are gorgeous.

Right.

After you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thanks.

Sure.

Bye.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Oh, there's some curators.

I want you to show
your work, too.

Oh, I don't think
I'm ready for that.

Of course you are.

I've no doubt you'll stun
them with your talent.

Well, it's very sweet.

But first, I actually have to
have something to show them.

What about your
showcase submission?

I thought you were
almost finished.

There was a...

um...

hiccup.

That hiccup sounds...
Um... It's stressful.

It is.

It's a stressful time.

I had to start over on my
painting while also teaching

and working with my dad to
open another Canvas Creations.

We're looking to franchise,
so it's... That's incredible.

You think?

Of course.

It'll be a steady source of
income that gives you security.

Yeah, that's true.

But, I mean, the expansion
means I won't have any time to paint.

Now, maybe.

But it's a short-term
sacrifice for a long-term gain.

And you can paint
on the side, right?

Yeah, but I'm a painter,
not a paint on the side.

Yes, but art is a living.

It's an uncertain
future, as you know.

I'm not saying you
should give up on painting.

I know how difficult the art world is,
and it's good to have a backup plan.

Should we see the work?

Mm-hmm.

Well, thank you for bringing me.

Thank you for coming.

Michael, I think you're wonderful,
and I've really enjoyed our time together.

But... But you're
using the past tense.

I mean, we have so much in
common, it seems like we'd be perfect.

And yet somehow I just don't
think we're the right match.

But I'd still love
to teach you...

if that's something you want.

I'll... give it some thought.

Okay.

You never stop.

Well, there is a special
magic to night gardening.

The flowering plants come out.

The jasmine.

I'm glad I caught you.

I have something for you.

Come on.

Wait here one second.

Okay.

For your inspiration.

And if that doesn't
work... my microbrew.

Thank you.

No problem.

Very sweet.

Thanks.

Good night, Jamie.

Good night, Max.

Hey, Dad.

Hi, honey.

Just wondering if
you're on your way.

We were supposed
to pick out paint today.

I'm actually already
back at the studio.

Dad, I am so sorry.

My piece is due in three days.

And I was up all
night working on it.

I completely forgot
we were meeting.

That's okay.

We can pick out
paint some other day.

But, Jamie...

Good luck with your piece.

Thank you.

Thank you so much
for picking it up.

You're welcome.

Cute.

Hey, you have not texted me
back since your date with Michael.

Are you hiding
something from me?

Actually...

Hi.

Hey, guys.

Hey.

Hi.

Thank you for picking
up the extra cupcakes.

No problem.

So, what do you think?

Hi.

Your daughter is so talented.

Miss Jamie!

Yes!

Hi.

I finished in time.

I knew you could do it.

I'm so proud of you.

Thank you so much.

Of course.

So... What do you think?

Well, I think it's safe to
say this is an occasion

where you can say even a
kid could have done this one.

Kidding.

It's great.

You're right.

We're lucky to have
you as a teacher.

Wow.

Vice versa.

Excuse me.

Is that Michael?

Yeah, didn't know he was coming.

Hi.

Wow.

Well, I'm glad you
decided to show your work.

I decided it's good to
put myself out there.

Even if I don't get the
reception I hoped for.

Jamie, I won't try to pretend.

I like you.

I was hoping we'd have a future.

But I know that, like with painting,
what matters is how it feels.

Who is that?

It's Jamie's dream man.

Wait, who is that?

His name is Michael.

He runs the arts festival.

Jamie's dating him.

What?

I'm sorry, Max.

I didn't want you to get hurt.

Why would I get hurt?

Come on, you have
a thing for Jamie.

You always had
a thing for Jamie.

A thing?

Well, what is the right word for
15 years of unspoken feelings?

Max, maybe it's time
to speak those feelings.

Because we saw you and Jamie
before and it looks like she feels it too.

Yeah, I gotta go.

Baby steps.

Hey, uh, you hungry?

I made dinner.

I could eat.

Wow, your apartment is so nice.

I'll try not to be offended
by how surprised you sound.

Whoa.

I thought that you
shouldn't have to wait

until your show in
Paris to eat French food.

Well, I have no idea how I'll
possibly win that show, but thank you.

You know how to stir?

Ah, stirring is about the
limit of my culinary talents.

Well, at least you have that.

Uh-huh.

I didn't know you cooked.

Yeah, you know.

I dabble.

Tonight I made a Parisian
dish called pomme à la gore.

Oh.

It's just a fancy way of saying
mashed potatoes with fondue on it.

So, the French birthed Cezanne and
Monet and now their greatest masterpiece.

Oh.

Cheesy potatoes.

What about their
true masterpiece?

Monet's water lilies.

Oh.

French fries.

Of course.

So,

um...

I saw you at the art
exhibit talking to...

Michael.

Right.

What's going on between you two?

Well, um...

I was teaching him to paint.

And...

We went on a date.

And... Then I ended things.

Why?

You know, I'm not sure exactly.

But things are over
between you now?

Yeah.

Okay, um...

Glad to hear that.

I have something to tell you.

Okay.

Remember that whole year I
pretended to be your secret admirer?

Mm-hmm.

I wasn't pretending.

It wasn't a joke.

Everything that
I wrote was true.

That's how I felt.

I was gonna tell you
that day at the bikes.

I was there.

But when I saw you, I
just... I chickened out.

And now... I'm here.

Trying to find the
courage to tell you that...

15 years later...

I'm still an admirer.

But...

I don't want it to be
a secret anymore.

Jamie...

I have feelings for you.

Oh.

Well, um...

Thank you for telling me.

I... I really don't
know what to say.

I... Spending time with
you has been great.

But...

Max... I worry that...

Next week... You'll be
interested in someplace else.

Something else.

Someone else.

I mean, I know you.

You...

You think you know me.

But... this?

I know who I am.

Someone who
wants to be with you.

Someone who always has.

Can I... Think about it?

These cheesy potatoes are...
Not gonna eat themselves.

Bon appetit.

So?

Uh... Sundance or Golden Light?

Uh... Well, they're both great.

You decide.

I've never known you to
be laissez-faire about paint.

Yeah.

They're both... Good options.

You don't like either?

I think I have some
samples in the back.

I finished my painting.

That's wonderful.

And...

As soon as I did, I felt like...
I want to start another one.

And that made me realize...

I want to be painting.

And on my breaks
from painting...

I want to be...

I don't want to be
running a big business.

I don't want to be
hiring or marketing.

So tell your dad.

But he's so excited.

I mean, I haven't seen
him this happy in years.

Plus, we've sunk so much
time and money into this place.

It just...

I mean, it feels wrong
to consider pulling away.

But...

It feels worse to keep going.

Knowing every minute I'd be
here, I would want to be me.

Painting.

I found the samples.

Great.

Oh, Jamie.

Please tell me you
have some good news.

Yes.

I finished this morning.

Full disclosure, it's not
the painting you approved.

But... Renee, I think
it is so much better.

Here's a picture.

Oh.

And you'll have this
delivered to me by tonight?

Yes, tonight.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Thanks.

Why are you avoiding me?

I'm not avoiding you.

Yes, you are, since
your date with Michael.

What happened?

Did you elope?

Uh, no.

The date was fine.

Michael likes me.

He expressed he
hoped we'd have a future.

Why do I feel like I
should hold the confetti?

Because I ended it.

What?

Why?

Because I'm falling for Max.

Oh, Jamie.

You know I love Max.

But you know how Max is.

He can't commit to anything.

I know.

Michael seems so perfect.

And you're talking
about a future?

Again, I know.

It makes no sense.

You painted that whole
vision board about Michael.

I mean, that has
to mean something.

I think it means that in
painting what I thought I want...

I realized what I need.

I just don't want you
or Max to get hurt.

I don't either.

Oof.

I have to go.

Dinner tonight?

Oh, yeah.

Tom and I are going
to Patricio's for pizza.

With Max.

I guess we can double date now.

Okay, bye.

Oh, perfect.

Thank you.

Bye.

Hi.

Jamie just left.

Really?

Sad I missed her.

I bet you were.

I bet I am.

She told me something's been
going on between the two of you.

What did she say?

Look, Max.

You know I love you.

And I think you're all
of these amazing things.

But I don't want you to sweep Jamie off
her feet into some whirlwind romance and

then two months from
now just up and leave her.

I would never do that.

Are you sure?

Because you don't have
the best track record.

Yeah, I know, but...

I never thought you could
have her, so you didn't have

to take her feelings
seriously to actually commit.

And Jamie deserves
someone who can commit.

She was just dating
someone who wanted to

and she broke it off
with him to be with you.

Just...

don't hurt her.

Are you free?

I want to show you my
painting before I turn it in.

Actually, I'm not.

I have something to do
with work, so... Oh, work?

Yeah.

Okay, Max, what's going on?

Jamie, I...

I think you should
be with Michael.

Are you...

joking?

No.

Look, we both know that you deserve
someone who can give you everything.

Someone who can commit.

Okay, well, I didn't ask
you or anyone to commit.

Well, it's really good
to know you still can.

I mean, Max, you pursued me.

You told me that you had feelings
for me that you always have.

And now I have feelings for
you and you're pulling away.

But why?

Because you're so scared of anything
even remotely resembling commitment?

No.

Because I want you to be happy.

No, that is not why.

It's because this
is who you are.

You get so excited
about something or...

someone...

and then the second it
stops being fun and starts

being real, you just get
scared and run away.

You talk a big game about following your
heart and living with no regret and the

truth is that is either
all talk or when it comes

to us, there is just no
heart and no regret.

So I guess it's true then.

Every time I'm
around you, I get hurt.

Hi Jamie, it's Renee.

I needed your piece
last night and so I

have no option but to
replace your painting.

I'm sorry.

Honey, we've been
trying to call you.

Jamie, what's going on?

What's going on is I lost my place in the
showcase and I am not going to win the

show in Paris and I have no idea what my
future as a professional artist looks like

but even with all of that I still
don't want to give up on painting.

Dad, I'm sorry.

I know this entire expansion
was my idea and you're trying

to help but I just want to paint
and then teach when I can.

I know you do.

Glad you realized it too.

That you knew?

Well then why
didn't you tell me?

You had to figure
it out on your own.

I'm just glad you did it now
and not 20 years from now.

I'm sorry.

Don't be sorry.

Even doing just this was fun.

It gave me a reason to get
out of bed in the morning.

You mean other than your wife.

And daughter.

I'll find something else to do.

You know, Dad you
want me to be happy.

And I want you to be happy too.

Do you love this?

If I helped get it running
and consulted as an artist in

residence could you continue
without me and run the business?

Is that something
you'd want to do?

Definitely.

Then yes.

I mean it'll be hard
without you but I'll be happy

knowing you're doing exactly
what you should be doing.

Jamie, how did you lose
your spot in the showcase?

Oh, I messed up my painting.

And you can't fix it?

No.

But...

maybe I could start over.

I thought you lost your spot.

I did and I have no idea
if this will work but I...

we'll be back.

Okay.

You're sure?

Yeah.

I'm sure.

Renee.

Jamie.

I had to give your
spot to someone else.

I know and I completely
understand but I have

just poured my heart
into this and I was...

I was just hoping you could.

I can't put this
in the showcase.

It wouldn't be fair.

I understand.

But we can still show this.

You can?

We'll see.

Okay.

Where have you been?

I've called a hundred times.

I know, I'm sorry.

Long story short, right after I told you
about Max, he, in typical Max fashion,

lost interest and broke it off and he said
he thought I'd be better dating Michael.

Oh no.

Oh yes.

No, that's not what happened.

I gave Max a talking to
and I might have been a

little harsh but he wanted
what was best for you.

What?

I'm sorry.

I had good intentions.

So Max backed off because
he wanted what was best for me?

You thought that was Michael?

Yeah.

Eva, look.

I know Max and I do
not make sense but when

I'm with him I feel like
I'm doing a painting.

You know, like...

like it's where I should be.

It's all I've ever
wanted for you.

Thank you.

Maybe next time just
like a little less mentally.

Deal.

Besides, you would
make the best sister-in-law.

Or aunt.

You're pregnant.

It's still early.

Congratulations.

I'm so happy for you.

I have a million questions.

I want to hear everything.

Right now.

You have to go find Max.

Yes.

Is he here?

Yeah, he's at the car end.

Alright everyone.

If I could have your
attention, please.

We are about to announce our
winner of the Emerging Artist Showcase.

If I could have my judges
step on stage with me, please.

Max!

Max!

I have to talk to you.

Uh, can we wait a minute?

I'm sorry.

No.

I can't.

I'm so sorry.

I'm just in the middle
of a job interview.

Not an interview.

You know the job's
yours if you want it.

The landscape
architect position?

First day.

Give me a minute.

Mm-hmm.

Yes.

Someone wise who apparently knows how
I should be living my life more than I do

told me that not committing
comes with regrets of its own.

And you were right.

I would regret giving up.

I would regret running
when I was scared.

I would regret not giving myself a
chance to see who I could really be.

Most of all, I would regret not
doing everything I can to be with you.

My painting's being displayed
and I really want to show you.

Jamie!

After the art festival, I want you to
find me so I can talk about a group show.

It's beautiful.

Now, aren't you glad you
took my advice and committed?

You know, you are
still exasperating.

You're still smiling.

Hmm.