All language subtitles for Walking the Dog (2017) (Walking.The.Dog.2017.1080P.Webrip.X264.Aac-[Yts.Mx]) (ENGLISH)

Hi mom.

Hey sweetheart.

Coffee?

Yes please.

Hey Art.

Hey Christy.

Alright everyone,
quiet please, quiet.

Thank you.

Take your seats.

Okay, now, the lovely Christy Simmons,
our lawyer, is here to tell us how we will

get that much needed
bike lane for our town.

Christy?

Good morning everyone.

Like most of you here, I'm
a lifelong local and I bike.

So this goal is as important
to me as it is to all of you.

Unfortunately, as you
know, the Bradley Beach

Town Board did reject
our plan for the bike lanes.

I know.

However, I've petitioned the county court
on the grounds that the town has failed to

properly administer the
safety of this community.

So that means we'll be in
court tomorrow at 10 a.m.

and we're going to fight this
thing and we're going to win.

Okay.

Tomorrow, we'll show
them we mean business.

Yes.

Oh, hi Art.

I'm going to be there tomorrow.

The more I press for
our case, the better.

As long as Barb keeps
making these Sidman rolls,

I'll make this case the
telegram's top story.

Oh, so it's bribery, huh?

Thanks for letting
us meet here, mom.

Of course.

You know I love
having big groups.

Even if she makes everything
practically on the house.

Nothing wrong with that.

Thank you, Daniel.

What?

Everyone shows community
support in different ways.

Dad was right.

You have a very big heart, but you
were never much of a businesswoman.

Says my darling daughter, who does
pro bono work every chance she gets.

And thank goodness she does,
because we couldn't afford her otherwise.

Hey, did you hear about the new
town attorney the board brought in?

No, we didn't get him.

Some hot shot from someone?

Seattle.

Dan put him up in his place.

Apparently he's only here until
they find a replacement for Ralph.

Good luck to whoever they
got to finally take that job.

I'm so glad you said no.

Even if your bank
account thinks otherwise.

There's more to life.

Which could be the
motto for our town.

Says my darling mother, who spends
all of her time behind this counter.

You know I love it here.

I know you do.

It's just...

What?

Oh.

You're about to lecture me
about how I should get out more...

and enjoy life and take risks?

Because you know I'm going to come
right back with a pot calling the kettle.

Pot calling the kettle.

I know.

Exactly.

Bear claw.

For Bill.

His favorite.

Thanks, Mom.

Mm-hmm.

Love you.

You, too.

Morning.

Hey, Christy.

Bill's out in the back.

Oh, good.

My mom wanted me to bring him
a couple of his favorite bear claws.

Well, hello there.

Hey, get back here.

Gidget.

Oh.

Oh, hey, you.

Hi.

Mwah.

I see you've met Gidget.

I have now.

Hello there.

She's cute, right?

She should have
been named Houdini.

I don't know what we're
going to do with her.

Do?

Yeah, she's from
Argo's Pet Rescue.

Margie Dilham was supposed to foster her,
but her mother had emergency knee surgery,

and Margie had to go
back east to help out.

She won't be back for
at least three weeks.

Who's taking her till then?

Well, that is the big question.

You know I would, but... But
Buddy doesn't play with her.

She plays well with others, and I would,
but... Tiger and Ginger won't allow dogs.

I was thinking about asking your
mom, or maybe Delia, although Mr.

Whiskers might object.

Maybe Amy?

She loves causes.

She said before that she'd help
if we could... I could take her.

You said three weeks, right?

Well, maybe.

I don't know exactly.

I could do three weeks.

You sure?

Do you have any other options?

I do not.

No.

No, that would be a huge help.

Thank you.

I didn't even think
of asking you.

Who could resist his face?

What do you think?

This guy.

Looks like you
should hit the jackpot.

This is going to be expensive.

Phil is in a pinch.

Tell him I'm helping out.

Not until you fall in love.

No, no, no.

No, I don't fall
in love anymore.

Does Bill know that?

Is there anything going on?

Yes, there was a
change for tomorrow.

We are now going to Judge
May's court instead of Judge Lee.

Judge May's is tough.

Do you want me to make a call,
make a delay before I head out?

No.

No, I can handle tough.

Besides, we need this lane now.

It would appear that Miss
Gidget would like to go for a walk.

Of course.

Hey, Gidget!

Simon!

Simon, come on!

Well, they are being pulled by
the tug of Cupid's arrow, aren't they?

Yeah.

Now's probably a good
time to mention she's spayed.

Hey, responsible dog
owners for the blame.

Yeah.

Actually, I'm just
fostering for a few weeks.

Oh, well, that's perfect because
we're only here until mid-February.

I just moved in
just down the way.

Oh.

And we should arrange
some play dates.

Play dates?

Play dates.

They're not just for
humans anymore.

And Keith?

Simon.

Christy.

Gidget.

Oh.

And regrettably, I
do have to take this.

Excuse me.

Okay.

Nice to meet you.

You too.

Hello.

Gidget!

I just moved in
like an hour ago.

Come on, Gidget!

Come on, Gidge.

Yeah.

No, it's nice here.

Yeah.

Hey, yeah.

Hey, Gidget.

Better know who you want
to be here, Valentine, huh?

Handsome Simon?

Hey, Mom.

What are you doing here?

Well, I just had to see her.

Oh, she is adorable.

Yeah.

That's her survival mechanism.

It's working.

Oh, I know.

I broke my no more
pets rule because of it.

I don't understand that rule.

You always had plenty
of pets growing up.

Remember Noodles the Cat?

Yeah.

Why did I name him that?

You were three.

Your father thought
it was adorable.

You know, it's Valentine's
Day in a few weeks.

Have you thought anymore
about signing up for a dating site?

I will if you will.

I'm dating Bill.

What is that look?

The look is that I
think the world of Bill.

He is a wonderful veterinarian.

And exactly who you
needed when you left Chicago.

And he who shall not be named.

But it's been two years.

Well, I like Bill.

We get along.

I like Bill and we get along.

But we're not dating.

Oh.

What?

I forgot to give
him the bear claw.

No, in my defense, I
had just gotten this one.

She can be a bit of a handful.

How so?

Apparently she's
an escape artist.

She already bolted earlier
when I was taking her for a walk.

I can't really blame her.

Simon is adorable.

Simon?

Simon.

Cute dog.

I just took one look at him
and fell in love at first sight.

Well, it's always nice
to make new friends.

Yeah.

Oh, there's one.

Not.

Must be the new
town council's car.

Law one?

Oh, great.

He's that guy.

Great.

I'm gonna go back to the office.

This is for you.

Okay.

I'll call you later
to discuss it.

Okay.

Sounds good.

Call me when I stop.

Yeah.

Bye.

Gidget.

Simon.

You know, this isn't the kind
of play date I had in mind.

I'm sorry you know him.

I'll tell you later.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye-bye.

It is a delight to see so many of
Bradley Beach's citizens in attendance.

We're here today to hear oral arguments
with regards to the petition of the Shore

Bicycle Club versus the
Town of Bradley Beach

concerning the
creation of a bicycle lane.

Miss Simmons
represents the petitioner.

Counselor?

Thank you, Your Honor.

Ordinance 243 of the Incorporated Town of
Bradley Beach, to paraphrase, states that

one purpose of the town board is
to pass laws for its citizens' safety.

The denial of the petitioner's request for
a bike lane creates a route cross between

...to create a situation directly
contrary to the law's purpose.

Alright, quiet please.

Mr. Amos, I believe?

It is.

And good morning, Your Honor.

May I compliment
opposing counsel on the brief

and lucid way in which
she stated her case?

Wow, sweet talker.

However, the same ordinance Ms. Simmons
referenced goes on to state that any such

laws passed by the Board are also
for the convenience of its citizens.

Creation of a bicycle lane would eliminate
200 parking spaces, which would be a major

inconvenience for the merchants and a
limit to access for the tourists upon whom

the businesses depend.

Alright, point taken.

Ms. Simmons?

Yes, it's those tourists
we're thinking of, Your Honor.

They also bike and shop and
have to weave around moving cars.

Now, no parking spaces would have to be
eliminated if we just removed the present

median from the center
of Main Street, per the

traffic feasibility study
admitted as Exhibit 1A.

Couldn't that be
done, Counselor?

Certainly, Your Honor.

We could eliminate that.

We could eliminate the median.

We could also
eliminate the sidewalks.

And while we're at it, why
not eliminate the stores, too?

Objection, Your Honor.

Counsel's being facetious.

I noticed that.

Overruled.

Continue, Mr. Amos.

Under petitioner's logic, if we force
the town to create a bicycle lane,

then why not a jogging lane?

Or a skating lane?

Or a lane for surfers?

Or for power walkers?

That is ridiculous, Your Honor.

And for the record, we don't
consider this request to be a joke.

Our citizens'
safety is at stake.

I'm just taking the Counselor's argument
to its ultimate conclusion, Your Honor.

Don't be smug.

You've made your
point, Counselor.

However, my courtroom is not the place
for you to practice your stand-up routine.

Now, I will take both of your
arguments under advisement.

We are adjourned.

Hey, Dan.

You know you're the enemy now.

Ouch.

Hey, I'm your realtor,
not your relative.

I don't need to
sugarcoat it for you.

Come on, Dan.

I'm doing my job.

It's nothing personal.

Yeah, not for you.

You'll be back in Seattle.

The rest of us will be up
here dodging buses and SUVs.

Would it help if I bought
you a steak dinner?

Yeah, might.

Hold that thought.

Thank you.

It was nice seeing you.

I...

Hey, Counselor.

How about a coffee?

How about never?

I prefer coffee.

I prefer not being mocked
in front of the judge.

Mere chit-chat
between dog owners.

Come on, let's have a
coffee and make peace.

I'd rather have an
herbal tea and a hot bath.

Seems a little advanced
for our relationship.

Funny.

Look, I just thought that as long as
we're going to be working together...

We're not working together.

We are adversaries.

Adversaries.

Or didn't they teach
you that in law school?

Some of my best friends
are my adversaries.

That might be your problem.

I think you're getting
me all wrong here.

Your license plate says Law 1.

I think I'm getting
you all right.

Okay, about that...
Tell Simon I said hello.

And his owner.

See you in court.

Oh, excuse me.

Oh, you're lucky you're cute.

Hang on one sec.

My car.

Okay.

Seriously, Gage?

Sorry, girl.

We're going to go
see Grandma instead.

If you having a dog means I
get to see you for breakfast...

I should have talked
you into this a while ago.

Come on.

So I heard about the
Newtown attorney.

Sounds like a handful.

Oh, just the usual
career-fixated narcissist

who happens to
have a really cute dog.

You brought his dog to court?

No.

Turns out he's Simon's owner.

Gidget's Valentine?

Ex.

Ex-Valentine.

There's no way I'm allowing
a doggy play date now.

His owner reminds me of the guys I
went to law school with in Chicago.

Well, the guys.

Or that one guy in particular
that you broke up with.

He broke up with me by dating
the senior partner's daughter.

I was trying to skip that part.

Thank you.

And yeah, sort of.

I mean, they both
drive Porsches.

Ooh, I always wanted a Porsche.

What?

They're fun cars.

The sun in your face,
the wind in your hair.

Come on, Gidge.

We're going for a jog before
we catch a midlife crisis.

Come on, Gidge.

Those crazy kids.

Can't keep them apart.

You know, you were
right the other day.

I was out of line.

What?

I was just looking
for the catch.

Oh, no, no, no.

No catch.

Just sincerity.

We can agree to
disagree, can't we?

We can.

Great.

Maybe we could even reboot.

Hi, I'm Keith.

I'm a lawyer from Seattle, but I used to
live near Bradley Beach when I was younger

and recently got the chance to come back
and do legal counsel for the town board.

How about you?

You grew up around here?

Taft High School.

Bishop Carlisle.

You guys had a
better football team.

True.

Have coffee with me.

I'm dating someone.

I know.

How do you know?

I spoke to Dan Carlisle.

Oh.

You have my word that this will
be a strictly professional coffee chat.

We could even discuss settling
the whole bicycle lane matter.

Settling?

Mmm.

Magic word.

All right.

Excellent.

Tomorrow.

Noon.

Beach Cafe.

I'm bringing Simon.

I'm bringing Gidget.

I'm quitting while I'm ahead.

See you tomorrow.

Simon!

Come on, Gidget!

Hey, here you go.

Good boy.

Hey, come on.

Come on, let's go.

Come on.

Gidget!

Come on!

Good girl.

Good girl.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

Yeah!

Hey!

Hey, Bill!

Delia!

Oh!

Hey!

Let me help you with that.

Thank you.

Wow!

And here I thought you only went
all out for Christmas and Halloween.

No, I treat all
holidays equally.

Well, that's very
progressive of you.

She's not here.

She's with her mom at the cafe,
but she should be back soon.

Oh.

Okay.

Did you bring the treats?

I did.

Dog biscuits.

Yum.

For Gidget.

You don't say.

Oh, and this is
for Mr. Whiskers.

Oh.

Ten percent off his
next teeth cleaning.

No offense, but if this
is my only Valentine's

Day gift, I think I
am going to give up.

You know what?

Just...

Just tell her I stopped by.

Sure thing.

Thanks, Delia.

Mm-hmm.

And it really does look great.

Ugh.

Honey, it's not that bad.

And besides, the bit about
Delia's dress was kind of cute.

Keith sounds like a rock star.

I sound like a total amateur.

No more free Danish for art.

Yes, ma'am.

And who's Keith?

Town attorney guy.

Yesterday, he was a career-fixated
narcissist, and today he's just Keith.

We ran into each
other at the beach.

I swear, Gidget has an internal homing
beacon where his dog's concerned.

Oh.

Anyway.

What is... that?

How did those get there?

Coffee and your smile
make my day every day.

That's not signed.

Does my mother
have a secret admirer?

Don't be silly.

You do, don't you?

No.

It's probably someone else's,
and they accidentally left it there.

It says Barb.

Oh.

Maybe.

Maybe it's another Barb.

In your cafe, talking about
your coffee every day.

It's someone who
comes here every day.

Everyone comes here every day.

Good point.

Well, whoever it
is, this is exciting.

Right?

Don't.

We're a community that
prides itself on its active lifestyle.

Even you, who's been here for
like a nanosecond, should see that.

Okay, well, one of my
jobs as town attorney is to

advise the board on whether
I'm a good lawyer or not.

If you're a lawyer, an
action is worth pursuing.

A bike lane would cost a
fortune for a town this size.

For what?

Fifty cyclists?

It's not worth that alone.

What if there were more?

How many cyclists can a
town like Bradley Beach have?

So you didn't really ask me
here to talk about settling.

I may have been a little flippant
before, but you can see my point.

I see you think my only
objection was to your tone.

There were other objections?

Plenty.

Your arrogance just
got added to the list.

I am not arrogant.

Kinda.

No.

Little bit.

But as it happened,
you've given me an idea.

I did?

Yeah.

Thanks, counselor.

Come on, Gitch.

Am I gonna like this idea?

Collecting signatures seems
like, um, a lot of walking.

You go dancing every
weekend at the Goodman Club.

You can handle it.

Funny you should
mention dancing.

Bill was here before.

I think he noticed
the invitation.

Invitation?

The bar association
charity dinner dance.

Have you asked him to go yet?

No, I'm not even
sure if I want to go.

Besides, he hates dancing
just as much as I do.

He's the one that told me
about the Goodman Club.

Really?

He just stopped asking you to
go because he kept saying no.

Oh.

Ask.

Bill, to the dance.

Okay, but first...

Go, go.

Thank you.

We need all the
support we can get.

And, um, here you go.

In case you change your mind.

We've got great
support right now.

We just need more.

Here you go.

There you are.

Yep.

Petitioning for new
bike lanes in our town.

It's a great cause.

I have one for you.

Here you go.

Hi, will you support
our bike lane proposal?

Hey.

Uh...

If you just want to put
your name in something.

Thank you so much.

Okay, here you go.

Right here.

With the court's
permission, Your Honor,

I'd like to add an
addendum to my pleadings.

I'm listening.

Oh, and I'd like to thank the
opposing counsel for this idea.

Since Mr. Amos mentioned creating special
lanes for other recreational activities

besides biking, I've collected a petition
signed by an additional 200 people plus

letters in support of the creation of
a multi-purpose lane for all activities.

Yes.

Quiet, please.

Any objections, Counselor?

None, Your Honor.

All right, I will read over the
addendum to consider making

this change and let you know
my decision in a couple of days.

Your move.

Thank you.

Oh,

it's fabulous, honey.

Nice write-up.

Does this mean I can go
back to giving art free pastries?

Please.

You're back into Danish art.

Yes.

Oh, there's Bill.

Hey.

Hey.

I need to talk to you about
the Bar Association dance.

Oh, right.

I'm afraid I can't make it.

Because you hate dancing?

What?

No, I love dancing.

Really?

Yeah, no, I can't make
it because it's Great Aunt

Linda's birthday and I have
to drive out to Marysville.

You're not upset, are you?

No, of course not.

I'm not even sure if I'm going.

Oh, well, you can always
come with me if you like.

I would like to
say that's tempting.

But you'd be totally lying?

It's okay.

It's okay.

I get it.

But hey, we're still on for
dinner Friday night, right?

We are.

Great.

Bye.

Hey.

Hey.

Better get in there quick.

Only one bear claw left.

Oh, thanks for the tip.

Don't know I'd do that.

Mmm.

Mmm.

And hello, Counselor.

Hello, Counselor.

I have a question.

What is this?

You didn't read it?

I don't know how.

You're funny.

Land dispute.

Mrs. Agnes Pitman used
to own this whole area.

She used to say she kept it like this
because she loved the views and the whole

nature preserve part
was just a happy result.

Everyone knew she wanted
to leave this to the town,

but sadly she died before
transferring it into a trust.

And now her heirs
sold it to a developer.

Who I'm sure are going to
leave it as is for society's sake.

So, another lawsuit?

Either that or everything
you see will be high rises.

Wouldn't it be a shame?

It's really beautiful here.

It really is.

Have you gotten a chance
to get out and explore a little?

Do some hiking?

A little.

I've forgotten how much
I miss the views here.

And the quiet, which
is especially nice.

I've just been so focused
on my career lately.

Fine, lately?

Pretty much since
graduating law school.

Well, that's long lately.

Well, you put your nose to
the grindstone, you lose track.

Yeah, but then all
you see is grindstone.

Look up.

Better view, huh?

Much.

How long have you had him?

A couple years.

He belonged to an ex who got a job in
Australia and couldn't take him with her.

Is she coming back?

She married a guy after
she got there, so probably not.

Oh, okay.

I get it.

What?

I've had my heart broken, too.

Really?

Jeff from Chicago.

You guys would like
each other, actually.

He also drives a Porsche.

Okay, I should explain.

The car belonged to my late Uncle
Bruce, and I was going to sell it.

But have you ever
driven one of those?

No, but feel free to
give my mom a ride.

She'd thank you forever.

Mental note taken.

But really, if you ever want
to take a spin... I gotta go.

I'm meeting Delia for dinner.

Oh.

Gage?

Simon!

Simon, come on!

Hey, Simon, come on.

Come on, bud.

Mama!

Hey, Simon.

Come here, bud.

Hi, girl.

Hey.

Simon, come on.

Hey, hey, hey.

Can I turn the other way?

I'm trying.

You can just... Gage,
just... Hey, Simon.

Hey, Paul, see you there.

See you.

See you.

Okay.

I'm the other way.

I'm trying.

Chocolates.

I found them at the door
when I opened this morning.

He's definitely interested.

They're my favorites.

Where could they be from?

Come on, come.

Who would be interested in me?

Hey, no.

Don't do that.

Well, it's been a long time.

Ten years.

I've just assumed this
part of my life is over and...

I don't know what to expect.

Maybe you don't
have any expectations.

Just...

let it be what it'll be.

Go from there.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Simon enjoyed seeing
Gidget yesterday.

How about tonight?

I have dinner plans.

Thanks.

Tomorrow night?

Simon and Gidget aren't the
only ones who can be dogged.

That was a terrible pun.

I got a million of them.

You're not helping your case.

You sure about that?

You two look like you're
enjoying yourselves.

Are you going to
let us in on the joke?

Just a doggone joke.

Not that interesting.

All right.

I've had a chance to review the
motion to accept the new petition.

And it looks sound to me.

Mr. Amos.

Any objection to the
addendum expanding the bike

lane to include additional
sporting activities?

None, Your Honor.

Then I will accept the motion and
it will be entered into the record.

We will resume the hearing on this
matter on Thursday as scheduled.

So this is nice, huh?

It's lovely.

Ooh.

I heard they have a
new bolognese recipe.

Oh.

I'm thinking the salmon.

Well, it's a safe choice.

Oh.

Did you order champagne?

No.

I thought you did.

I did not.

I wondered who.

Keith.

Keith?

Who's Keith?

The attorney I told you about.

Thank you.

It's funny.

I was picturing someone...

older.

Do you think you can stop flirting and get
down to the reason I asked you out tonight?

I am just being
polite to a colleague.

Is that what they're
calling it these days?

We are battling each other in
a very important case right now.

About a bike lane.

I'm here in Mayberry
by the sea to talk to

you about something
that's actually important.

Your future with the firm?

Yes.

I thought that would
get your attention.

Is there some sort of problem?

The exact opposite.

The partners like that you've
been brought in as an advisor here.

It was... smart to
take that position.

That was the general idea.

There are some things brewing
with some property the firm represents.

Nothing concrete just yet,
but this little bike path... Lane.

It's a bike lane.

Whatever bike thing
you have going on could

put you in position for
something a lot bigger.

And I know bigger is your goal.

I'm intrigued.

Good.

We want you to be.

Who do you think she is?

I don't know.

Probably his girlfriend.

No, he doesn't
have a girlfriend.

How do you know that?

Hm?

Oh, they just... I don't know.

They don't seem
like a couple to me.

Clearly.

Thanks for the champagne.

My pleasure.

I hope you enjoyed it.

We did.

Did you and your
date enjoy dinner?

Oh, it wasn't a date.

We just worked together.

Oh.

In fact, here she is.

Laura Presley.

This is Christy Simmons.

My associate and
my opposing counsel.

Hello.

I hear you've been keeping
our legal beagle on his toes.

Uh, so far.

Well, don't wear out the boy.

We're firm as big plans for him.

Well, good night.

I'll see you in court.

Shall we?

Yes.

Found it.

Hm?

My scarf.

Oh.

Shall we?

Yeah.

Good morning.

Good morning.

I will now hear oral
arguments on the plaintiff's

motion regarding the
creation of a recreational lane.

Ms. Simmons.

Your Honor, citing
the case of Ogden v.

Illinois, the Second Circuit ruled in
favor of a community swimming pool over

the state's right to develop
the land for business purposes.

With respect, Your Honor, Ogden was
overturned by the Ninth Circuit stating

that tax revenue
supersedes the community's

use of the land for
recreational purposes.

Which was modified by the Tenth Circuit
stating property taken in eminent domain

was set aside in order to
build a community hospital.

A bike lane is not a hospital.

Recreational lane, and
neither is a swimming

pool, but the same
principle applies.

Not if it's used solely for recreational
purposes, which a hospital clearly is not.

Rebuttal, Counselor.

Oh, I'd say, uh...

Yes.

Yes.

State of Maine v.

Brewster, where a recreational lane
took precedence over a waterfront mall.

Mr. Amos.

But it was remanded
to a lower court.

Where it was
upheld... six to two.

All right, quiet, please.

Good work, Counselors.

I will take your arguments
under consideration,

and we'll rule on
the matter shortly.

Quite a performance, Counselor.

Back at you, Counselor.

Will I be seeing you at the
Bar Association dinner tonight?

Oh, I haven't decided yet.

Come on, you have to go.

I have a boyfriend.

He can't make it.

That doesn't mean you can't go.

It is great for networking.

I head up a committee that does
pro bono work for returning vets.

We could really use
somebody like you.

What?

You just surprised me.

That's all.

I got as many good
surprises as I do bad puns.

Hmm.

Hmm.

Yeah, me neither.

What did I ever do without you?

Why do they always hold these
things near Valentine's Day?

So...

red and white.

Looking for bike path, girl?

Bike lane.

It's an important distinction.

And what makes you think...

Excuse me.

You came.

I did.

And you look beautiful.

Thank you.

You clean up nicely yourself.

Thanks.

And I feel compelled to point out
that I do have other good points.

You do.

I do.

And also you're a
very good dancer.

Shall we?

Christy?

Jeff?

What are you doing here?

I could have sworn
I left you in Chicago.

I moved back to
Seattle last year.

You remember
Todd Donnelly, right?

Oh, right.

Good old Todd.

He's right over here.

Do you want to come say hi?

Not remotely.

How's Tiffany?

Yeah.

We broke up.

She married one of
the partners in the firm.

That's a shame.

Amazing.

Doesn't she?

Do you have a moment?

I think they're
playing our song.

Is that our song?

Yes, that is our song.

Since when does
Christy Simmons dance?

Since she found the right part.

You okay?

Yeah.

That was weird, right?

I didn't something
like that happen.

I've been to Australia
exactly once in my life.

For a three day conference
in Sydney last year.

And I ran into Julia twice.

Were you okay?

Yeah.

As far as I'm concerned, I got the
better end of the deal getting Simon.

I think so too.

Music Music Music
Music Music Music

Music Music Okay, so my spies in the
Seattle Attorneys scene Jane told me that

Jeff is with Harrison
Biddle and Smith, which

means he has a bright
future in tax litigation.

I can't believe I let that guy
have so much power over me.

I mean, that guy broke my heart.

Was it me or was he
wearing a lot of cologne?

Rolled off him like a fuck.

Hey, so he's still hovering.

Do you want me to give you
two space so you can tell him

everything you've been
dreaming about saying these last...

Two years?

No.

Don't you dare.

This is perfect.

Yeah?

There's no emotional
hangover or anything like that?

No, there's no
emotional anything.

I feel so much lighter.

It's like I'm free.

Good.

Your date's not happy though.

I don't have a date.

Does she know that?

Yes, she does.

Any interest in me
is strictly business.

No, no.

Miss Simmons, the man you see
in front of you, is 100% date free.

I find that very
hard to believe.

Right?

But there is one woman who's smart
and funny and keeps me on my toes.

Really?

Definitely.

And I send her a million hints and
she just keeps shooting me down.

Well, she must have her reasons.

Maybe.

I should go.

Thank you.

For tonight.

Of course.

Look what I got.

And red roses.

Again.

Well, this is next level.

How do you feel
about meeting him?

Part of me wants to say yes.

Just so I can
find out who it is.

The other part wants to
hide away where it's safe.

Yeah, I get that.

I know you do.

Big sigh.

How was tonight?

Interesting.

Revelatory.

Disconcerting.

All that in two hours.

Keith was there.

And so was Jeff.

Holy smokes.

This calls for chocolate.

Yeah.

Hey, where's Gidge?

Gidget?

Gidget?

Gidge?

That little Houdini.

Hey, what's going on?

Hi.

Is Gidget here?

Gidget?

No.

She's missing.

I've looked everywhere.

I thought maybe she
came here to be with Simon.

Now you mention it, I haven't
seen Simon since I got home.

Simon!

Simon!

Gidget?

Simon?

Simon?

Gidget?

Simon?

Gidget?

Where could they have gone?

The beach.

Oh.

Gidget?

Come on, Gidge.

Simon!

It's so dark.

Did you see anything?

Did you hear anything?

No.

Wait.

Ah, no.

Sorry about this.

Bill warned me
she's an escape artist.

Wait, wait, wait.

I think I hear something.

Gidget?

Gidget?

Simon, come here, boy.

Come on.

Come on, Simon.

Come on, Simon.

Gidget?

Come on, boy.

Come on, Simon.

Gidget?

Come on, Simon.

Come on, buddy.

Come on.

Gidget?

Give me a second.

Ah.

Come on.

I'm gonna text my Mom that we
found her before she calls half the town.

So beautiful here.

More or the none,
Grindstone World.

This is one of
my favorite views.

Although it'll all be gone if the
developers pass me a lonely status.

The officers get their way.

Condos as far as
the eye can see.

That would be awful.

Well, at least you don't need
to be here to worry about it.

You'd be surprised how quickly a
person can get attached when it's right.

I don't know, you seem like the kind of
guy who adjusts well to wherever you go.

Probably forget about us
your first day back to city life.

What if I don't?

Don't what?

Go back to city life.

Wait, are you thinking
about staying here?

I haven't figured it out yet.

What about your career?

Don't get me wrong, I
love it here, but I'm not

trying to climb any
sort of corporate ladder.

My career has eaten up so
much of my life at this point.

But right now, sitting here
with you... I can't imagine why.

It's late, we should go.

Yeah.

You must be a lifeguard.

Christy!

Mom?

Oh, thank goodness!

Hi!

Keith Amos, this is my
mother, Barb Simmons.

Mom, this is Keith.

And Simon.

Well, it's very
nice to meet you.

I've heard so much about you.

I am terrified now.

For me, not Simon.

He always gets good reviews.

Tonight's a little
caper, not withstanding.

Not to worry.

I can make up my
own mind about people.

Whew!

No, I mean, no.

I haven't said that much.

Oh, um, do you want
me to remind you?

No need.

Well, it's very nice
to meet you, Keith.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on, Simon.

Let's go.

Keith, thank you.

For everything.

You're welcome.

Oh, what a long night.

Well, you got to spend
more time with Keith.

And that's a good thing.

What?

No.

No.

He's the enemy.

Uh-uh.

You were standing awfully close
to the enemy when I pulled up.

Oh.

You saw that?

I'm your mother.

I see everything.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

You're going to
have to talk to Bill.

Nothing happened.

That's not why you
need to talk to him.

And you know it.

I made a decision, too.

I'm going to meet
my secret admirer.

Oh.

Well.

What harm can come, right?

It's just a date.

Exactly.

So why do I feel so guilty?

Um, you know Dad would
have wanted you to be happy.

I am happy.

With the cafe.

With my friends.

And you.

I know.

I know.

But now you have a chance
at a different kind of happy.

Who knows if anything
would even come of it, right?

It's probably just Stan Gumpski
wanting me for his next pyramid scheme.

Or maybe he's a really nice guy.

Wouldn't that be something?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Well true, he's a
really handsome guy.

There's only so much.

Aren't we getting ready
for your next gig with him?

I guess

so.

I can't wait.

Come on vie como, pal.

It must be awesome.

Yeah.

And it's cozy in here.

Mm-hmm.

Did you... dance together?

Yeah, just as a
way to deal with Jeff.

But that does bring up a
point I want to talk to you about.

You're... you're blushing.

What?

Your cheeks, they're all
red and you're, like, nervous.

Oh, no, no, no.

Um...

See, the thing is...

You like him, Keith.

No, it's not about that.

It's okay.

It isn't.

No, actually...

Actually, it is okay.

Wait, are you about
to break up with me?

Weren't you just about
to do the same to me?

Oh...

Yeah, I guess I was.

The thing is, I...

I should have been
jealous about you and Keith.

Nothing happened.

I believe you, I do.

But still...

You weren't jealous.

You know, Chris, I think I just had all
these, like, expectations about what our

relationship should be that I never
really noticed they weren't there.

But lately, it's been kind
of obvious, don't you think?

Look, I know that Valentine's
is just a couple days away.

We could wait until
after if you want.

Fake it for the holidays.

Do you want to do that?

No.

Do you?

No.

Oh, I almost forgot
one more thing.

Margie's coming back a couple
days early to pick up Gidget.

How early?

Fourteen.

Bear o'clock.

Hey, Barb.

Hey, Keith.

And how is Daniel doing today?

Well, I had a nice 20-mile bike ride
this morning, so I'm feeling pretty good.

20 miles?

You did great.

Yeah, I should try it sometime.

Oh, thanks.

I'll stick to jogging.

Well, that's why you
don't understand why we're

fighting the town board
so hard to get our lane.

It really means
a lot, doesn't it?

Well, we're a small
community, Keith, and small

things here tend to seem
bigger from our perspective.

When I was growing up nearby, my parents
once spent an entire summer fighting to

have traffic lights installed at a
busy intersection to make it safer.

Hmm.

I had forgotten about that.

Oh.

Hey, how did it go?

He went first.

Turns out pretty much everyone knew
we shouldn't be dating, including Bill.

He's a good man, and someday
the right woman is going to find him.

And someday the right man will find
you, who will make your heart flutter.

Bill and I just broke
up an hour ago.

I didn't say anything!

You have very expressive eyes.

So?

So, he doesn't live here,
and his career is in Seattle.

Oh, sweetie.

People change
plans all the time.

Speaking of plans,
are you ready to begin?

Just how much prep
time do you think I require?

Let me see if Amy needs me.

Hi.

Oh, hello.

Where's Simon?

Doggy Daycare.

It's a great place.

You should check it out.

Well, um, Gadget's foster
mom's coming back early, so...

Oh.

You know, I used to think that having a
dog would be too big of a responsibility.

I was a single guy with a busy career,
and then Simon fell into my lap with his

big brown eyes and
undeniable charm, and voila.

What I'm saying is, if you really
want something, there's always a way.

Don't.

Let's just get started.

What do you think?

You look beautiful.

Oh, I'm so proud
of you for doing this.

I'm scared to death.

Such a big unknown.

It's about to be known.

Your turn next.

One step at a time, lady.

Perfect.

Just please don't
let it be Stamgomsky.

God.

Hello.

Dan?

I... I...

I hope you like champagne.

I do.

Good.

Dan.

They make a cute couple.

Hey, what are you doing here?

I wanted to see
how it was going.

Dan was so
nervous, the poor guy.

Wait, you knew?

Did you help?

I may have made a few
suggestions here and there.

He's liked your mom for so long.

But he didn't know if she would be
willing to go out with anyone at all.

So I suggested...
A secret admirer.

So he could test the waters.

Plus, it's crazy
romantic, don't you think?

To your surprises?

To surprises.

Come on, let's give
these kids some space.

Okay.

Have fun.

Yeah, have fun.

Dan Gibbons.

Who knew he was so romantic?

Just when you think you
get someone all figured out.

You wouldn't happen to be talking
about Dan's accomplice now, would you?

No, no, no, no, no.

We are focusing on you
and your amazing knife.

It really was.

I haven't felt like
that in a long time.

So I take it there's going
to be a second date.

Mm-hmm.

We're going to drive to Seattle
to see the Holiday Inn revival.

Turns out, Dan likes old
musicals as much as I do.

Go, Dan.

Hey, and thank Keith for me.

Sometimes all it
takes is a little nudge.

Subtle.

There you are.

Hey.

What a surprise.

You've been ignoring my calls.

I've been swamped.

My favorite bike lane
case is coming to a close.

Finally.

I need your attention
on a new matter.

Remember I told you about a
property our firm represents?

Yeah.

Well, it's right here in Bradley
Beach, right along the water.

The Pittman property?

You know it?

It's an amazing piece of land.

And our new client, Maxon
Securities, now owns it.

They want to create a
gated, high-end development.

Condos.

Very lucrative condos.

We're fairly certain the
board will zone it our way.

With your help.

I don't know about that.

I'm still pretty new here.

Yes, well, they asked
for you specifically.

You're a local boy made good,
and they're hungry for the tax base.

With your guidance,
we can fast track it.

Keith, this could be the
chance you've been working for.

Whatever it is that's
making you hesitate, stop it.

Opportunities
like this are rare.

I think it's bold you ended things
with Bill before Valentine's Day.

You could come with
me and my cousins.

The Goodman Club is having this
singles dance to celebrate the holiday.

I just got depressed by
the end of that sentence.

Thanks, but my mom has her
annual Valentine's party that night.

You don't mind if I still
use Bill as a vet, right?

I mean, I could take Mr. Whiskers
to Valley Pine, but... No, no.

Of course you'll still use Bill.

He's a great vet.

And he's a great guy.

He's just not my great guy.

Christy Simmons' office.

Uh, yes.

Of course.

Judge Mayes has called
session in for tomorrow morning.

Good morning.

We are here in the matter of the Shore
Bike Club versus the town of Bradley Beach.

Counselor, you requested
this special session?

Yes.

Yes, Your Honor.

In the matter of creating the recreational
bike lane, the town of Bradley Beach

wishes to retract its
objections to the plaintiff's

suit and concedes the
argument to the plaintiff.

Didn't expect that.

Okay, then.

Judgment is rendered
in favor of the plaintiff.

The town will complete
a plan for the recreational

lanes in question to be
submitted to me within 60 days.

Court is adjourned.

Oh, my God.

Hey.

Hey.

Uh, how did that happen?

The board called
me in for an update.

I told them what I thought
their chances were.

They got the message.

Must have been some message.

That calls them
like I sees them.

Um, we're all heading over to
my place for a little celebration.

Maybe if you want to join?

Yeah.

That sounds nice.

I'd love that.

And remind everyone we still have
the Pittman property to deal with.

Let's just celebrate
this victory for now.

I agree.

Mom, you don't
have to make all this.

You have your Valentine's
celebration in three days.

Oh, honey, you know perfectly
well that when I'm happy, I cook.

It's in my DNA.

Why don't you go
soak up the accolades?

Thanks.

Hello, this is Keith.

Uh, hold on, hold on a second.

Sorry, we're just celebrating the end
of the famous recreational lane case.

We conceded, by the way.

Really?

The winning side
usually celebrates.

I'm celebrating with them.

Mm, along with the
plaintiff's attorney, I'll bet.

She's good at her job.

Yes, I'm sure
that's the attraction.

Now, have you spoken
with the board yet?

From what I hear,
Councilman Snyder's not here.

Councilman Snyder's the one
member you have to persuade.

The others typically
follow his lead.

No, I...

I gotta run.

I'll call you back.

Keith?

Keith!

Everything okay?

Everything's roses.

Hey, I got an idea.

Why don't you and I go out to
celebrate your illustrious victory?

You and I?

Yeah, it's an old
legal tradition.

Two former adversaries get
together and smoke a peace pipe.

Any refusal will be appealed
to the state Supreme Court.

So...

Sounds good.

Was that an
affirmative response?

I think it was.

I almost don't know
what to do with that.

It feels so foreign.

I could say no if you'd rather.

No, no.

No?

I mean, yes.

Say yes, and I will learn to
deal with the lack of opposition.

So?

Is it finally a date?

This is finally a date.

Michael!

Yeah, a little scoop
for the telegram.

Hi.

I have it on good authority that,
well, Keith Amos in fact, that the board

is going to side with the
developers on the Pittman property.

Absolutely.

You can take it to print.

Okay.

Well, I am happy to report that
Mr. Whisker's teeth are in great shape.

Sadly, that is the
highlight of my day.

Ha!

I am, however, going
to recommend some new

food to help him lose
a couple extra pounds.

Got any suggestions for me?

Huh?

What are you talking about?

You look great.

I mean, not that I
have been looking.

I mean, I have as a
human standing in front.

I can see that you're, you
know... You're blushing.

Am I?

It's cute.

I mean, I'm not
calling you cute.

Of course.

I mean, you are.

But...

...empirically cute.

Thank you.

Okay.

Okay.

Bye.

Hello?

Do you prefer Italian...
...California Fusion, or sushi?

Italian.

Always Italian.

And Valentino's it is.

Good night.

But I think to be fair we should try all
the other restaurants before we come to

our ultimate decision on which
is the best in Bradley Beach.

And then we move on to the
other areas, and then to the state.

And then we expand beyond that.

I like that plan.

See you soon.

I look forward to it.

Me too.

Hello.

Hey, Dan.

You got a sec?

Sure.

What's up?

I wanted your advice on maybe getting
a place that's a little more long-term.

We'll send the
depositions tomorrow.

Overnight, then.

And you may as well tell me
what's on your mind, because

I'm going to get it out of
you one way or another.

How broken up are you and Bill?

Very.

Why?

Well, it's just...

It's a funny story.

Okay.

I was...

Hey!

Hey.

Bear claw.

The best.

Hey.

So... Okay.

I have no explanation.

It was like a... like a...

lightning bolt out of the blue in seriously
the least romantic place imaginable.

And for the record,
nothing happened.

Zero.

Zilch.

Nada.

But you'd like for it to.

What?

No.

I mean...

Only if you're okay with it.

I could not be
more okay with it.

Really.

Really?

Really.

In fact, it's probably a good time
for me to admit that Keith and I...

Keith Amos is the worst!

He's siding with the developers!

What is it?

He's siding with the developers.

Come on in.

I thought I was the
one picking you up.

What's going on?

Hold on.

That makes us adversaries.

Again.

I haven't given the board
my recommendation.

Then how to get in the paper.

I don't know.

Maybe Laura jumped the gun.

Because she knew
that was the plan, right?

There's no plan, Christy.

I haven't come to
a conclusion yet.

Keith, there's only
one conclusion.

I thought you understood that.

I thought you
understood this place.

I thought...

And for the sake of
complete clarity, the date is off.

Tonight and all future nights.

Christy!

Hey!

No,

no, boy, I'm sorry.

I feel the same way.

Looks like I'm gonna have to do
more than talk my way out of this one.

Come on.

Not today, girl.

Different direction.

Come here, Sally.

Come on.

See, kids, this is what happens
when I let go of expectations.

I get hurt.

You know why we
have expectations?

Because we have the experience
that allows us to anticipate results.

So, you know, let's say, for instance,
you have your heart broken by a...

particularly handsome
breed of dog.

Well, then, you should expect to have the
exact same heartbreak when you are stupid

enough to fall for the same
breed of handsome dog.

I mean, definition of insanity.

Am I right?

So right.

Oh.

Ms. Simmons.

Councilman Snyder.

I was just working
on a speech to a jury.

Helps to practice in
front of an audience.

Huh.

How can I help you?

Well, as you may be aware, we're in the
middle of making a decision right now on

whether or not to approve a
plan to develop a Pittman property.

The paper said that
had been decided.

No, no, we're close, but we're still in the
information-gathering part of the equation.

You should know that the board
was very impressed with the way you...

oh, no, how did Carter put it...

took us to the woodshed
over the bike lane lawsuit.

Now, I understand you may have an
opinion or two about the Pittman matter?

You bet I do.

Good.

We're meeting later tonight.

I'd really love to
hear your thoughts.

Oh, uh, tonight?

Yeah, I'm sorry
about the late notice.

We only just had your
name presented to us.

Presented?

By whom?

Keith Amos.

Oh.

Uh, hi.

May I come on in?

I have that paperwork
for you to sign.

He's not here.

Where is he?

Since he quit the firm, it's
really none of my business.

Keith quit?

He didn't tell you.

No, and we haven't spoken
in the last couple days.

That makes two of us.

Look, I'm not sure what
I'm supposed to do here.

Well, you better be
prepared to give your

perspective on the Pittman
project, because I am.

Come on, Keith.

Pick up, pick up, pick up.

Hey, this is Steve.

Leave a message and
I'll get back to you soon.

Oh.

Hi, Bill.

Hey.

Listen, Margie is back in town
and she wanted to pick up Gidget.

Do you think you could
bring her by tonight?

And I'd also like to thank
the council for this opportunity.

Sorry I'm late.

It took a lot longer to get all these
people together than I thought.

What kind of stunt is this?

It's not a stunt.

It's just citizens being
concerned about their community.

Keith, what's going on?

We're going to present
our case to the board.

No, no, no.

No.

I just found out about this.

I'm not prepared.

This is an anxiety
dream coming to life.

You are prepared, Christy.

Trust me and just
let it be what it'll be.

Ladies and gentlemen of the board,
thank you for giving us this opportunity

on such short notice
to present our case

against the development
of the Pittman property.

Well, you certainly have
us intrigued, Mr. Amos.

However, it is Valentine's Day
and some of us do have places to be.

I understand, Councilman Snyder, and
you will be out of here and off with Mrs.

Snyder in under ten minutes.

Now, as your former town attorney,
it was my job to present you with the

various hurdles you'd have to overcome
in order to fast track authorization.

Environmental impact
studies, separate zoning

variances for water,
sewage, and electricity.

Fire, police, and emergency medical impact
studies, which would take around five to

seven years, not counting community
resistance and various lawsuits.

All of which would cost
this town more than the

projected revenue from
the development itself.

Here's copies for everyone.

Now, all of this,
it's just data.

What really matters here
are the people and how

this proposed development
would impact them.

And for that, I give you
Ms. Christy Simmons.

Speak from your heart.

Tell them how you feel.

You got this.

Hello.

Keith.

Mr. Amos mentioned
all of the operational and

logistical reasons to
oppose this development.

But I think that can be said
about most every development.

Why this beach is so important to
save is what I would like to speak to.

My mom once said the unofficial motto for
this town should be, there's more to life.

Because that's what this
community brings to each

of us, the perspective
on what's really important.

And that beach is the
heart of this community.

It's in our name.

Mrs. Pittman kept the land like
it is because she loved this town.

But nobody expected a nature
preserve to develop from the beach.

And yet, somehow
that's what happened.

And now, the beauty of
that preserve is what draws

people to this place and
what keeps them here.

And if we lose that,
for what, condos?

We lose the very heart of
who we are as a community.

And I believe we're
better than that.

I hope you do too.

Thank you.

I move to accept Mr. Amos'
recommendations and to table

all discussions on the
proposal for the time being.

All those in favor?

Motion carried.

Gidget!

It's okay, girl.

It's okay.

Where's Margie?

Oh, she had to go home,
but I can take Gidget to her.

She passes on her thanks.

Here's the deal, Bill.

I can't say goodbye to Gidget.

She's mine.

And I'm sure Margie is an
amazing, generous foster mom.

But like I said...

Gidget's mine.

Oh, I already told Margie
that you'd be a failed foster.

Or in your case, a
failed foster-foster.

You did?

I did.

Look, we may not have been a great couple,
Chris, but we were always good friends.

And good friends
notice these things.

Gidget's been yours
since the first paw shake.

You're a pretty
good guy, Bill Nolan.

I am, right?

Oh, and in case you
were curious, Delia's at my

mom's cafe right now for
the Valentine's celebration.

I don't know if, maybe,
you wanted to stop by.

Good friends
notice these things.

Um, well, I might have
to make an appearance.

See you there?

Yeah, just to
check on one thing.

Sounds good.

What now?

Hey.

Hey.

You look...wow.

Did you help with
all the decorations?

Yeah, it's kind
of a thing, yeah.

It's a good thing, yeah.

Um, you know, the
Goodman Club has a...

Um... Valentine's Day dance?

Yes.

Would you maybe... Yes.

Okay.

Um...

Shall we?

We shall, okay.

I just don't believe Keith would
leave without saying goodbye.

Keith hasn't left.

But there's a release
sign in his house.

Yeah, it's because we got
him a more long-term rental.

He was even
thinking about buying.

Well, then where is he?

Excuse me.

Hi.

Is there a Christy Simmons here?

Yeah, that's me.

Thanks.

Simon is waiting
for his Valentine.

Waiting where?

Come on, Bridget.

Okay.

Let's go find them.

Let's go find them.

Sorry I ran off after the decision,
but I've had a lot of work to do.

You certainly did.

I had to make our
first date memorable.

Mission accomplished.

I don't know how you top this.

Well, I've got plenty of time to think
of something now that I'm unemployed.

No, not so fast, Counselor.

There's a rumor going around that the town
ward wants to put in more parking meters.

Heathens.

And if they do, I'm going
to need reinforcements

for that and any other
schemes that come their way.

Counselor, did you
just offer me a job?

Oh, no, Counselor.

I can't afford that.

But maybe a partnership?

Are the benefits good?

Well, great views away
from the grindstone.

Lots of play dates for the pups.

And a considerable amount.