All language subtitles for Love in Translation (2021) - Ljubav u prijevodu

♪♪♪

[Julie] Excuse me.

Pardon me.

Buongiorno.

♪♪♪

[woman] Sir!

Sir, these are daisies. I need roses.

-[speaking foreign language] -White. White roses.

-[speaking foreign language] -White roses? White?

Excuse me. I'm sorry.

Mr. Kim here isn't usually manning the stall.

May I?

- [speaking foreign language] -Ah! Yeah, yeah, yeah.

- [speaking foreign language] - White roses. Thank you.

[speaking foreign language]

Oh. He says it's two more dollars.

Oh! Okay.

[speaking foreign language]

♪♪♪

Whoa, sis! Coffee almost got cold this morning.

What, has the amazingly perfect Julie Walters found herself...

Duh-duh-duh! Running late?

You don't have to rub it in.

Actually, I kinda do.

I enjoy seeing you be human. Makes me feel better about myself.

Well, I'm glad I could help but I hate being late.

And he's gonna be here in 9 minutes.

Wait, so you're actually 9 minutes early?

You know I like to arrive 15 minutes early to all my appointments.

So, technically, I am 6 minutes late.

Yeah. Remember what I said about feeling better about myself?

Scratch that. Your table's all ready to go.

Thanks, Lu. You're the best.

[sighs]

By the way, did I hear you say that he is gonna be here in 9 minutes?

Who... who's he?

Is this a date?

Have you told Mom yet?

No. It's nothing like that.

But it might be cause to celebrate.

Oh! Do tell.

My life's mostly coffee beans so I could use excitement.

Well, Professor Hellman said that he wanted to meet with me

because he had some news.

Uh huh.

So I was thinking since my PhD thesis is coming up...

- maybe it's about-- - the museum job?

- Yes! - Yes!

This calls for muffins.

What should it be? Bran? Blueberry?

Nah, this is a special occasion.

Oh! We're going banana nut, baby.

Ooh, indulgent.

Obviously.

Oh! Professor Hillman. Can I get you something?

Muffin?

Thank you, but no.

Julie, can we speak?

Of course.

[Prof. Hillman] In private.

Sure.

Lu, I'll take that to go.

♪♪♪♪

So, you said you had some important news in your email?

Yes.

I do have news.

Although unfortunately...

it's not great news.

Oh.

Yes, and you know we all think the world of you.

You're a brilliant student.

And we all can't wait to read your thesis later this year.

But?

But...

the university is canceling the graduate assistant program in our department.

So we'll no longer be able to help you with financial aid or employement.

What?

I know. Apparently the ancient languages department

just isn't as sexy as those hot shots over in 18th century literature.

They're getting all our grad assistant positions.

But I only have a couple months.

When does this start?

Now, unfortunately.

Dr. Hillman, is there something I can do?

This assistant professor position is the only job I have.

Believe me, Julie. We tried.

[Julie sighs]

You are the brightest mind in the department.

And I'm including professors here.

But it's just out of our hands, I'm afraid.

I understand.

You are brilliant, Julie.

I know you're going to figure this out.

Just a bump in the road. I promise.

Sure.

I'll figure something out.

But without this PhD, I'm never going to get a job in a museum.

Speaking of... my friend over at the museum is looking for some help.

So I put in a good word for you.

Really? Thank you, Dr. Hillman.

It's the least I could do.

I'll send you details and the interview is tomorrow.

Okay. Do you know what position it is?

You know, I'm not sure. But, in any case, it can't hurt to go in and talk to him.

Remember, just a bump in the road. You'll be fine.

♪♪♪

Hey! What's the good news?

I lost my graduate assistant job.

Oh, muffin...

Muffin? On the house.

But Professor Hillman did say

that he set me up with an interview at the Natural History Museum.

Oh, way to bury the lede, sis! That's amazing.

That's the place you've always wanted to work.

See? What am I always saying?

- Eat first, ask questions later? - Yeah, besides that.

When one door closes, another door opens.

- Ready to walk through that door? - Definitely.

Although...

What?

Well, I mean what if you get to the interview

and the guy's, you know, handsome?

What is that supposed to mean?

Well, you know how you get flustered around handsome guys.

What?

We don't.

Really? Remember that orthopedic surgeon mom set you up with?

Oh, come on. That was one time and he was suspicious.

Handsome and a surgeon? Please.

Oh, yeah, sounded like a real monster.

Okay, but still that was one time.

One time.

Really? That's what you're going with?

Okay, name me one other time that's happened.

And then I just thought I didn't go to 6 years of medical school

to haggle with insurance companies.

Which is why I opened up my very own

free clinic for underprivileged children.

That... that's great.

Uh... 6 years of medical school?

Isn't that a little long?

Oh, did you fail a year or two?

I mean, it's not every day that the president of NASA

gives you a personal commendation.

So I guess that'd have to be my fifth favourite accomplishment,

[chuckles] But look at me just rambling on.

Yeah, you really are.

I mean, you were just talking too much.

That's worse.

Okay, that was two times.

I'm sure this interview will be fine, though.

The guy's probably some old stuffy professor dude, right?

Right. Of course.

I'll be fine.

♪♪♪

[Julie sighs]

You must be Julie.

I'm Dan.

Oh, no.

You are Julie, right?

Oh, hi! Yeah, I'm... I'm Julie! [chuckles nervously]

Hi.

Oh. I, uh, have a resume for you.

That is a resume.

For you.

-Great. -Great!

-Do you want to walk? -Yeah!

We'll go meet who you'll be working with.

Okay. Yeah.

[Dan] You'll love Jonesy.

[Dan] Is it your first time?

[Julie] Oh, no, not at all.

-Never gets old. -Yeah, I know what you mean.

For me, the most important thing about this job is are you an animal lover?

Animal lover? Oh, yes. Very majestic.

I don't know how majestic he is, but he's pretty cute and cuddly.

Cute and cuddly?

How do you feel about bones?

Do they make you skittish? They're kind of gross.

Bones? Oh, no, that should be fine.

Oh. Does this job involve digging for artifacts?

You could say that. He's always digging somewhere.

I swear some days, I feel like all I do is find bones.

Really? I didn't know they were so prevalent.

[Dan sighs]

-He's right up here. -Oh.

[Julie exclaims]

Hi!

Oh, my goodness! What's your name?

This is Jonesy.

Hi, Jones--

Wait, this is Jonesy? I thought he was an archaeologist.

Oh. "Digging for bones."

I got it.

[chuckles] That's funny.

Yeah, when Dr. Hillman said one of his students was looking for a job

I thought perfect.

I work so many long hours, I need someone to watch Jonesy.

And... dogs and ancient artifacts don't really mix.

Don't worry, Jonesy. That wasn't from a very good Dynasty anyway.

He really seems to like you.

Yeah, he's great.

Um...

If you could just take a look at my resume.

I do have a degree from Harvardd two Masters from Columbia.

And you thought... dog-sitter?

Um...

I... I didn't realize that...

It's fine. I appreciate your time.

It's very nice to meet you, Jonesy. [kisses]

Okay...

Thanks.

Uh, bye.

Columbia?

Well, that's impressive.

♪♪♪

[sighs]

Well, that couldn't have gone any worse.

You're no help at all.

Auf Wiedersehen!

[Julie] Why did this have to happen now?

I only have one semester left to pay for. What am I going to do?

Well, think about it like this - looking for a job now

is gonna be good practice for when you're done school.

Maybe it's time to get out into the real world

and stop being a professional student.

I will!

I have a plan but getting a job is easier said than done.

Look I put in applications at five stores yesterday.

And all five said I was overqualified.

How is that even possible? I've never even worked in a store before.

Look, I get it.

You're a dreamer.

Ever since we were little kids you've wanted to work in that place.

And Mom always encouraged that.

Do you know how happy she was when I opened up this place?

Why? 'Cause she likes coffee?

No. Because this place is my dream.

-Yeah, -The way I see it,

you are this close to the finish line to achieving yours. You can't give up now.

And I can see the finish line. I just... don't know how to get there.

Aw, I don't worry. You're smart, fun, got more degrees than a thermometer.

Any place would be lucky enough to hire you.

Oh.

I could work here. You know we can make this a family-owned buisness.

Look how good I am at bussing.

Yeah, it's just, the thing about that is with the economy and all...

What about the economy?

I don't know. Was really hoping you weren't gonna make me elaborate.

[Julie sighs]

Never mind. Maybe stores and restaurants aren't the way to go.

I need to find a job where I can put at least one of my degrees to work.

Okay. There you go.

Okay, so you need a job for right now.

-Uh huh. -All your degrees are in language stuff.

Don't you speak like six languages or something fluently?

Eight. Ten if you count dead languages.

I don't. But there's got to be something you can do with that?

Yeah! Work at my dream job at the Museum of Natural History translating artifacts.

But apparently they think I'm only qualified to babysit animals.

Okay, I know this place is like your dream or whatever,

but maybe you could take this time

to start looking at other museums.

Other museums?

Yes, there are such a thing as other museums.

I know this because I've been bored by so many of them over the years.

One of them is bound to take you right?

That's a good long-term plan, but that doesn't really help me right now.

Okay, so let's focus on something you can control today.

Okay.

Like that cute guy over there, keeps checking you out.

I am not flirting right now. I am a mess.

You're a mess? And what am I?

This is not even--

Hey.

Hi! [chuckles coyly]

How's your night going?

Hi, I'm...

Oops!

I'm Julie.

-You okay? -Yeah, I'm fine. Why?

Um...

I'm just gonna go.

Okay. Bye.

Bye, bye, bye...

[Lu slow clapping]

Wow. Ladies and gentlemen, we might have a new record.

He went from potential beau to "look at him go" in three seconds flat.

Now that is talent.

What can I say?

Not much, apparently.

I don't understand how you can speak every language from Swedish to Swahili

but you don't know how to speak the most important language of all:

The language of love.

Actually, French is the language of love

and I speak that quite well.

They say my accent is Parisien .

Oh boy.

Yep. Okay.

Agh! He didn't pay his bill!

Thanks, sis. You scared him into a dine 'n' dash.

Good job.

Sorry.

♪♪♪

Okay.

And... sent.

Well, that was seven hours well spent.

Careers... Translation Point.

[gasps] "We need tutors."

"We are looking for tutors to join our team to teach adult language classes"

Okay.

♪♪♪

Okay, so Rose, Earl, what can I help you with?

What we need dear is to learn Italian.

We're going on a vacation to Rome and Venice. Oh, the whole deal!

And I want to learn how to speak the language.

Okay.

What she's really saying is she wants to know

what other people are saying about her in Italian.

Why can't it be both?

It can and Italy is a beautiful country.

You guys are going to love it.

Well, my family immigrated here from Italy over a hundred years ago and --

I've never been. But we are so excited!

[chuckles]

Yes. And I hear they have pasta carts on the streets.

What? That's exciting.

I love Italy and the language is like pure poetry

and the scenery is just so beautiful.

You can't help but just fall in love with it.

Oh, that sounds amazing.

Okay. Let's start with the basics.

Okay.

Buongiorno.

Beautiful! What does that mean?

Good morning.

That's right, Earl. It means "good morning."

Buongiorno, my dear.

[Julie and Rose laugh]

I'm beginning to feel the romance already!

[Rose and Earl chuckle]

Hey, guys! How's it going?

Pretty good, I think.

Oh, you are great, honey.

Oh, do you speak French?

I do. Oh, are you guys going there too?

What am I, a millionaire?

No, but our son could use your help.

Oh, Rosie. Don't go there.

Ah, like I did with the other girls? Uh uh.

Do you know why our son can't keep a girlfriend?

Because he's busy. He has work.

No, because he wouldn't know romance

if it reached out and slapped him in the face.

You can help him with that.

Uh, it's not really what I do. But sure.

Oh, maybe I could teach him some romantic French phrases.

Oh, see? She understands.

Our son is just like his father.

There isn't a romantic bone in their bodies.

Did you know that Earl is a Rhodes scholar?

Really?

Oh, he knows everything there is to know

except when the date of our anniversary is.

Yeah. I know everything she says except how to leave him alone.

Ah! What do you know? I'm gonna call him.

Oh...

-Tut-tut-tut. -Okay.

Ah!

Hello, honey. What are you doing tomorrow at noon?

Okay, good. Cancel that.

Because you have an appointment with a language teacher.

She is going to teach you French so that you can impress that girlfriend of yours.

Well, yes, because you don't want to mess it up like--

[Rose exhales]

That's right. You are a grown man.

So it's time you start acting like one and settle down.

Pfft...

I love you, sweetheart.

He's very excited.

He'll meet you tomorrow at noon at the park near his house.

Does that work?

I'm looking forward to it.

How do you say "thank you"?

Oh. Grazie.

Grazie.

Perfect.

Oof...

♪♪♪

Hi, I'm Julie. Are you--?

Oh.

It's you. Hi. [chuckles]

Oh, are you having second thoughts about the job? Because it's still available.

Uh, no, sorry. I have a job.

I am your language teacher.

You're the woman that my mother conned into teaching me French?

Uh huh.

Small world.

Well, I have some good news for you.

This is the easiest money you're ever going to make

because I don't need to learn French.

-I'm just fine. -That's debatable.

-What? -Oh nothing.

It's just well your mom paid for the lesson.

So you may as well take advantage, right?

Besides, maybe you'll see that I can do more than just hang out with animals.

Yeah, about that, um...

After you left, I took a look at your resume.

It is very impressive.

Really?

Oh, yeah. You know, after you get a little more experience give us a call.

Might have something for you in a few year.

A few years?

So your mom was telling me that you wanted to learn French

so you can impress your girlfriend, is that right?

As I said before. I do not need to learn French

nor do I need to impress my girlfriend.

-Uh hm. -I'll be fine.

We get each other.

Okay.

This is my girlfriend, Cosette.

She's beautiful.

Yeah, see, we just enjoy each other's company.

It's not about flowers and candy and all that stuff.

Okay. First of all, she's from France, right?

Uh huh.

Wouldn't it be nice if you could speak her language?

I'm sure she'd appreciate it.

Oh, yeah, but she already speaks English.

I'm sorry. I'm just so busy, I kind of feel like it's a waste of my time.

Okay. Well, Rose paid for the hour and we have...

55 minutes left.

How?

So what are you tell me a little bit more about...

-Cosette. -Yeah.

We met about a year ago on my work trip to Paris.

Oh, now that is romantic.

We were exploring underground tombs together.

Never mind.

Cosette is a woman of science.

Anyway, we were exploring the catacombs

and she literally fell over this femur bone and she landed directly in my arms.

Uh, that's morbidly romantic, I guess.

Yeah, sure. I mean after I pulled off all the cobwebs and debris.

Once again I take that back.

Yeah, and then you know our eyes met and what can I say?

We instantly hit it off.

We spent the next 10 days together and since then we just...

we visit when we can, we talk, we text.

Which I guess if I'm being honest

maybe not quite as much as we used to but that's fine.

Right? I mean, we're so busy.

I have the museum. She has her work.

But, honestly, I think it's going really well.

Well, it sounds like you have a very unique relationship.

Yeah.

-But... -Here we go.

Here comes a speech that I need to serenade her

from the balcony or else she's gonna run off.

That's not what I'm saying.

Although that would be amazing.

I'm just saying women want to be swept off their feet

and not by a femur bone.

Not Cosette.

I'm telling you. She's not like any of the other women I've dated.

Why do you say that?

Because other women just don't get me.

-I'll give you an example. -Okay.

So I was dating this one woman.

She starts talking about wanting to try this vegan diet.

So I thought why don't I get her this beautiful delicious tofu platter.

-Oh, that doesn't sound so-- -On Valentine's Day.

Never mind.

♪♪♪

What? I was just trying to give her something she wanted to eat.

Speaking of food, do you need anything with that?

Mustard? Maybe a suitcase to carry it in?

Don't change the subject.

So you thought Valentine's Day was the right day to bring up tofu

because it was healthy?

Yes, exactly. See? You get it.

Okay, little piece of advice.

Maybe not dietary products for Valentine's Day.

Okay, that was a considerate gift.

Not only did I think about her needs and wants

I'm helping lower her cholesterol levels.

Who wouldn't want that?

No one.

No one would want that.

Okay. What do you suggest?

Let's start simple. What does Cosette actually like?

Well, um...

[Dan] Oh!

Soil.

Not helpful.

Come on, you've been dating for a year.

Not all your conversations are about soil.

Right?

Well, um...

A lot of them have been but...

Oh!

She likes taking pictures.

Ooh, photography. That's a good start.

What else?

Oh. She didn't mention it,

but I did notice last time when I visited her in Paris

she had a lot of French poetry books in her apartment.

Oh, now we're getting somewhere.

What do you mean?

Okay, picture this --

when she gets here, you meet her at the airport

and you recite the most beautiful and romantic French poetry

in perfectly fluent French.

And then you whisk her away for a night on the town

and you guys can take pictures.

Oh, and then there's this beautiful fountain

that if you walk past it at night

there's the most gorgeous light and it just overlooks the park.

Oh, you have to take her there. What do you think?

Nah.

Nah? What do you mean, nah?

-To what part? -All of it.

Look... [chuckles]

I appreciate you and my mom trying to help me out here,

but believe me, I'm fine, Cosette is fine.

It's not about the moonlight walk and the French poetry stuff for us.

You know, that's all cliché, it's tourist manual.

We're just happy curling up with our scientific journals

and just reading in silence together.

And that sounds nice... for some of the time.

But even if Cosette isn't the most romantic woman in the world,

you still need to charm her from time to time

or else she's going to lose interest.

Well, you know, I... I get little gifts for Cosette.

You know, not things that anyone would get her.

Like, I... I try to make it personal.

Something that would really mean something to just her.

And that's great.

Just no tofu. Okay?

-I'll try. -[chuckles]

Well, thank you for your input,

but it doesn't look like I'm going to be learning French anytime soon.

So I guess this is our last lesson.

-Good luck with Cosette. -Thanks.

Not that I need it.

-We'll see about that. -What was that?

Oh, I said give Jonesy my best!

-All right. Will do! -Bye!

'Night.

♪♪♪

Well, you guys are off to a great start.

You are going to be gallivanting from Rome to Milan in no time.

Oh, yeah, we will.

But our son will be home alone forever.

Oh, do me a favor, would ya?

Give him a call.

I don't know, Rose.

I don't think he wants my help.

Whether he knows it or not,

he needs your help and you need the money. It's a win-win.

I'll think about it.

You know, I've got to say something here.

This danish is incredible.

I mean, what kind of apples are these, Granny Smith?

Actually, they are Golden Delicious.

Ah, I should have known.

Lu, you are a magician.

Why, thank you, Earl.

At least someone appreciates me.

Let's go, Johnny Appleseed.

Okay.

Ah, ah, ah.

[mouths] Bye.

♪♪♪

[inhales deeply] Hm.

Okay, well, great job today.

And next time we can work on our passé composé, okay?

Au revoir. Okay, bye.

[phone vibrates]

Hello?

-Hey, girl. -Oh.

Wow. Nice to hear from you, too.

Sorry. I was just hoping it was Dan.

You were hoping to get a call from a guy who wants you to babysit his dog?

He really must be good-looking.

No, it's not like that.

He has a girlfriend.

-Yeah, in Paris. -What does that mean?

I'm just saying long-distance relationships, not the best.

Lu.

I'm just saying.

I just thought that he could really use my help.

And...?

Yeah, I could really use a client.

See? Honesty is your friend

Speaking of, I could honestly use some sister time right now.

I'm thinking reality TV, couch, snacks. What do you say?

Yeah, I don't know.

You're turning down reality TV and junk food.

Are you sick? Want me to call a doctor?

No, no, no. it's not that, I'm sorry, it's just...

I'm really busy. I'm, uh... making a chart.

[Lu] Hm. Big surprise. What of?

How much money I need in order to pay my tuition at the end of the month?

Oh, come on, sis. You know I can always float you some cash.

What's family for? How much do you need?

Uh, 3,000 by the end of the month?

Yeah, I guess we've never really been that close.

[chuckles]

How many lessons would you need to teach to make that much?

Well, after my bills and rent are paid, maybe 50.

In a month?

Wow, you really need to call this guy.

Just explain to him it's a win-win situation.

You get the client, he gets to impress his girlfriend with French or whatever.

What's the worst that could happen?

That is a great idea.

Which part? I'm not used to being right.

I am going to make a chart.

-Oh boy. - All the pros and cons.

if I were to call Dan.

You are a genius.

Agreed. But just to be clear, I never said any of that.

-Okay, I love you, bye! -Bye!

[inhales nervously]

Yeah, so I saw the email you sent about the research.

Is the grant going through soon or ...?

Hopefully. We'll see.

Yeah, I get that. We just applied for this huge grant in Egypt

Excavating never-before-explored tombs.

The waiting is killing me.

Hm?

Ah. Oh, yes, I agree.

See? This is what I love about us.

We can just talk about our research

and we don't feel the need for these grand gestures

that other couples feel obligated to by society.

I mean, all that just feels so fake, you know.

A little romance.

A little wine and dine once in a while.

It is not so bad, eh?

Yeah. Yeah, of course. Sure, once in a while.

I'm sorry, darling.

Monique was just asking me something about the Geneva project.

I should actually really get going.

I could talk to you later.

Yeah, sure. Okay.

Good night.

♪♪♪

[Julie] Hmm...

You made this in the 8 minutes it took me to get here?

[Julie] Uh huh.

[Lu] Well, the good news is you're not too full of yourself.

I still don't know what to do.

Well, instead of writing your little manifesto here you could have just...

called him.

Lu.

-No. -[phone rings]

Speak of the handsome devil...

-[Julie] No, no, no! -Heads-up!

Hello?

Hello!

Hi, Julie, it's Dan.

Oh, hi!

Th-there was something I wanted to talk to you about.

Oh, yeah, me too.

Oh.

Hm?

Hello?

I thought you were gonna say something.

Oh, right. It's okay.

- You first. -Oh, okay, uh...

Yeah. So first of all,

I want to apologize for earlier.

Oh. Me too.

You know, I'm sorry, I was so pushy. You should

do what you want to do.

Well, the thing is, I was thinking about that, um,

and what you said,

I think you might be right. Maybe it would be good

for me to learn some French... for work.

Oh, okay. Great.

Yeah, you know, I have to travel

three times a year to our sister museum in Paris.

So I thought it might be nice to know the language... I think.

Of course, I mean that would certainly help... for work.

And if it helps with Cosette then...

Oh, yeah. [chuckles]

Funny, didn't even go there. But sure, yeah.

That would be a bonus.

Um, and you know...

between you and I, if there happened to be...

some thoughts you had regarding Cosette

in the normal course of the lessons

then that would... that would be fine, too.

When do you want to start?

Well, Cosette's gonna be getting here

in two weeks, so I really don't have much time.

Of course, and these aren't for her.

No, no, of course not. No.

But...

how's tomorrow afternoon?

Uh, that sounds great. I'll send you the details.

Great. All right.

Okay, bye.

And?

He wants me to give him lessons.

Yeah!

Let's celebrate!

♪♪♪

Thanks again, dear.

Oh, no, thank you.

Honestly, you guys have been doing great.

Oh, there's one more thing I wanted to ask you, if you don't mind.

Sure.

I'll just wait over here.

Okay. Earl, no muffins.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. No... no muffins.

She didn't say anything about cake, though.

Oh, I'm so glad you convinced Dan to take the lessons.

[Julie] Well, we'll see how it goes.

Ah! There's my boy. Ready to start your lesson?

Oy, ready as I'll ever be.

Something's just been...

a little off lately between Cosette and I.

Oh?

I hate to admit it, but I think Mom might be onto something here.

Oh. Well, could be but...

What?

Ah, nothing.

Aw, come on, Dad, what?

Well...

Cosette's a nice girl.

I mean, she's pretty, smart, all of that, but...

That's a bad thing?

Well, no, it's...

I've been thinking, you guys barely see each other.

So every moment that you are together, it should be...

should be bliss.

Well, I don't know.

Keeping a relationship going is a lot of hard work.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

After 10 years the work is hard.

But you guys spend less than, what, 10 days a year together?

And that's hard?

Ah, it's like what your mom said: what do I know?

To each his own.

Okay, so did you get the study packet I sent over?

Yes, yeah. Packet?

-You mean this? -Uh huh.

You owe me a new printer cartridge, by the way.

Oh, that? That is just the basics.

Yeah, well, if I was starting my own language there'd be less paperwork,

Well, it's good to be thorough.

-That's one way to put it. -Uh huh.

[Lu] Coffee?

-Yeah. Thanks, Lu. -Thank you.

Mm hm.

Okay. So where were we?

-Right. The basics. -Okay.

-Ready? -Ready.

Bonjour.

Bonn jure.

Mmm.

Bonjour.

It means hello.

I know what bonjour means. I go to France all the time.

I have a French girlfriend.

And yet you say bonjour like its a totally alien language to you.

Okay.

How's this?

Bonjour.

Okay. It's getting a little better.

Yeah, this is going to be the longest hour of my life.

Right back at ya.

But I don't back down from a challenge.

And you are definitely challenging.

Yeah? I'll take that as a compliment.

Well, take it however you like.

Next step.

Merci.

Mercy.

No, you're not... you're not saying it right.

No I'm saying mercy.

I need... I need five. I just...

What? We just got started.

How's it going, you two?

[Julie] Hm, could be better.

Oh, that bad, huh?

Thank you.

Oh my... I gotta...

I'm gonna have to cut this short. I have to take this.

Oh. But you just got here.

Yeah, what can I say? I'm a busy guy.

I'm not a student. I don't have a lot of free time.

[chuckles] A PhD student with a lot of free time?

That'll be the day.

Look, I am not just a student. I'm a teacher, too.

Oh, do you have two clients?

As a matter of fact, I have a new client starting tomorrow.

That's great. Fantastic news.

I'll call you to reschedule.

Bye. Thanks for the lesson.

♪♪♪

Three, two, and... there she is.

Hey, fair warning. Someone is sitting at your table.

Want me to kick her out?

No, I actually think that might be my new client.

-Oh, yeah? -Uh huh.

-Well, she's been here all morning. -All morning? Hm.

Punctual.

Gretchen! Hi! I'm...

Uh... Excuse me.

Hello?

[snaps fingers]

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Oh, hey! Are you Julie?

Yeah, and you must be Gretchen, I presume.

Call me Elf Queen. It's my online avatar name for the game Lords of Ravagetown.

Oh. That sounds fun.

So on the website, it tells me that you wanted to learn Spanish.

Is that correct?

Well, the thing is there's this gamer in Peru named Yudidor04

and every time we face off in the circle of fire

he's always trying to talk to me, but I never know what he's saying.

Okay, so where do we start?

In the Lair of Aldragon.

He's back. Yudidor04 is back online.

I don't know how much I can teach you in the next couple of minutes--

No time! You're just gonna have to do the talking for me today.

Okay.

What's he saying? Does he like me?

It's more about your archery skills.

It's not exactly romantic but it is complimentary.

Okay. Well, say something back.

Tell him he has excellent roundhouse kicks.

I don't even know what that means in English.

Well, say something.

Uh...

Oh.

Luchas con la confianza que solo un hombre muy guapo podría tener.

[laughs] I've never beat him before!

Whatever you said, you gotta teach me that.

Oh.

I just realized I never beat him before.

Do you think he's still gonna like me?

Uh, I think you're fine.

I need to get some new clients.

-[power tools buzzing] -Okay, so like I was saying,

when trying to address somebody in French--

Huh? What?

-I was saying, it's important to-- -[loud banging]

Never mind.

Sorry about this. We're building a new exhibit.

Been working on it for years.

Yeah, I read about it. Ancient Mesopotamia, right?

Yeah. That's right.

Oh, will you be focusing on Sumerian or Akkadian artifacts?

Both, actually.

Huh. You really do know your stuff.

I try. You know, what else I know?

French.

Let's rapid-fire.

-Chapeau. -Uh huh. Chapeau.

- Telephone. - Telephone.

- Papier. - Papier.

- Stylo. - Sty-- Yep.

That's pretty simple, actually. I think I got the hang of it.

Do you mind if I get back to work? There was a few things I really--

-Encre. -Huh?

Encre. It means ink.

Oh.

Uh...

What's the French word for restroom?

♪♪♪

♪ No love I can't see it any more ♪

♪ What has the world come to ♪

♪ With people sleeping by the shore♪

♪ Take some time and thinking about all the terrible things ♪

♪ What will this world come to♪

♪ When all that's left is me and you♪

[Cosette] Bonjour, it's Cosette Please leave a message.

Hey, Cosette. It's Dan.

[Dan] I thought we were supposed to talk tonight.

♪ ...relaxing embrace ♪

Guess I was mistaken.

♪ I've seen my share of hurt and I want to change ♪

[Dan] Just call me back tomorrow, I guess.

Bye.

♪ 'Cause people are hurting ♪

Stylo.

Telephone.

♪♪♪

[Dan] Vutrah... pruhnelle...

-Votre prunelle... -That's what I said.

V-vutrah prunelle

oh brill in humide pay Letty?

Où brille une humide paillette.

Right.

[Dan] Oh coin DeVos...

-Sound it out. -Je...

...gyucks rule...?

I'm never going to be able to recite this to Cosette.

You know what, let's just forget about it. Let's take a minute.

[Dan] All right.

Obviously, this isn't working.

Well... come on.

Some of my French is getting pretty good, right?

Really?

C'est terrible.

What?

Exactly.

You know what? Let's not worry about reciting poetry

and just stick to the basics.

At this rate you won't even be able to say hello to Cosette when she gets here .

Okay, look, I admit.

Maybe I've been a little distracted but...

I mean, it just isn't in my wheelhouse.

-Hey, can I ask you something? -Uh huh.

What are you always writing down in that book?

Oh, uh...

Everything, really.

This is my planner. It covers anything from...

you know, daily tasks to my life goals.

So you basically have your whole life written down in advance?

Actually...

Yes. See?

Wow. You weren't kidding.

Uh uh.

Wait, so you have written down the year you want to have children?

Mm hm.

Do you have a boyfriend or...?

No, but as you can see here,

I need two more years to establish myself in my career.

What?

[chuckles] It's just like did it ever occur to you that...

life doesn't always work that way?

Like what happens if you get suprised you have to wing it?

Well, I don't wing it.

Preparation and detailed planning takes care of that.

Right. So where in your plan did it say you were gonna lose your student funding?

Fair enough.

But I adapted and I am still en route to the finish line.

Oh, so you adapted. So you could say...

you winged it.

Fine. Speaking of winging it.

Are you hungry?

I'm always hungry. I do work out two hours a day.

Humble brag. Let's get out of here.

All right.

I think we need to get you out of a structured environment

and do some hands-on learning.

Well, if it gets me away from this thing, I'm all for it.

[Julie chuckles]

[Dan] So when you said you were hungry,

I didn't know this is what you had in mind.

I thought you hated romance. Plus I love pizza.

It's not that I hate romance.

It's just... I find the grand gestures to be less romantic.

I kind of latch onto the little things, you know?

Sure. I can see that.

Now, I'm not sure Cosette feels the same way anymore.

Ever since our last visit, I just feel like there's a distance between us.

Yeah, you mean like 4,000 miles?

Yeah, exactly. Doesn't help.

But still, I feel like there's

I don't know, something missing.

Hm. Like a spark.

Yeah, I guess you could say that.

But maybe I do need to have some grand romantic gesture but...

I just don't know if I have it in me.

You do! I know there's a hopeless romantic in there somewhere.

Oh, yeah, what makes you think that?

Because taking time out of your day to learn French is a grand gesture.

You know what, I was thinking.

What if you gave me some sort of greeting?

When Cosette comes from the airport I can be like,

"Hey, I missed you.

We're back together again." Blah, blah, blah.

[chuckles] See? This is what I'm talking about.

That's romantic. Just maybe not the "blah, blah, blah" part.

Ah, no, you see, the "blah, blah, blah" is the best part.

I just need to fill in the "blah, blah, blah".

If I could ever learn how to speak French.

And that's on me.

It's my job to teach you no matter how hard-headed you can be sometimes.

Yeah.

Look, French is the language of love.

You have to just let it go. No pressure.

♪♪♪

Alright, I gotta give it to you.

It's a pretty romantic spot.

I have a few tricks up my sleeve. Not that many but still.

A belle fontaine.

Did you just say belle fontain ?

Yeah. I guess I did.

Maybe I'm retaining a bit more than I thought.

I think we've been going about this all wrong.

Instead of bringing French to you

I think we should bring you to it.

You mean like a trip to France?

No, but I think we should do something more hands-on.

You know what? Let's ditch the flashcards.

Okay. Now, you're talking my language.

That's it. Language is meant to be lived.

So, well, what'd you have in mind?

I'm thinking let's immerse you into some French activities.

You sure about this?

You'll be fine.

And... begin.

♪♪♪

What is this to do with learning French?

We're immersing ourselves in the culture.

And turn.

This dance was invented in the 18th century France.

Well, in that case... ooh la la.

And turn.

[giggles] I didn't know you were such a good dancer.

Oh.

♪♪♪

Me neither.

Qu'est devenu mon coeur?

Le ciel est plus bleu,

le soleil plus brilliant, le monde plus riche,

parce que tu m'aimes.

[applause]

[Julie sighs]

See? Isn't French poetry so romantic?

Hm. Yeah.

[applause continues]

Really?

What? I'm multitasking.

♪♪♪

-Oh. Hm. -Okay...

Excellent job, Daniel. Your chicken is looking good.

Well, thank you, Miss Renault, but I think you mean my poulet is looking good.

Très bon, Daniel.

Alors, remember to be gentle with your coq au vin, Julie.

We're going for braised chicken, not bruised chicken.

I'm trying.

How did you get so good at this?

Oh, have you made coq au vin before?

No, never even tried it but cooking is cooking, you know?

You just have an instinct for it or--

You're me.

Your words, not mine.

Don't tell me how to make my chicken.

Dry chicken?

Never once in my life have I made dry chicken.

What do you think. Earl?

[chuckles] Tastes good to me.

Aw, he likes everything.

Why did you invite my parents to this again?

But they said they didn't get o. So I thought it would be nice.

Plus, your mom asked me and it's really hard to say no to her.

Yeah, I know.

[phone vibrates]

Oh, you're gonna want to put some wine on that or it's gonna dry out.

Oh, thank you, chef.

-Hello? -[Cosette] Daniel, can you hear me?

Yes. Hey, how you doing?

[Cosette] What are you doing?

Uh, I'm making dinner.

[Cosette] Oh, who were you talking to?

-Earl! -Huh?

Stop eating all the parsley. That's the garnish!

You said I had to eat more greens.

[Cosette] Is that your mother I hear?

Yes. I'm cooking with my mother.

[Cosette] What a sweet son you are.

[gasps] Oh!

Uh... I... I gotta go. There's a fire.

[Cosette] Fire? Did you say fire?

[Dan] Yeah, I'll talk to you later.

[blows forcefully] Idea!

I don't wanna give you a big head,

but when it comes to lighting food on fire,

-you're the best I've ever seen. -Oh! Thank you.

Oh.

Would you like to taste my... coq au vin ?

Only if you promise never to use that accent again.

Okay.

-Mm! -Yeah?

This is really good. How did you do this?

I just followed the recipe.

Mm!

Hey, if Cosette doesn't eat your cooking

she doesn't know what she's missing out on.

Thank you.

-Did you wanna try some of mine? -No! No.

I mean...

Oh, well, I'm glad you find humor in my terrible cooking.

[both laugh]

I'm sorry. It's just...

I'll say I'm kind of relieved.

Relieved?

What do you mean?

Yeah.

Beautiful, brilliant woman with a PhD who speaks eight languages?

Ten. If you count dead languages.

That's what I'm talking about.

Leave some of it for the rest of us, okay?

And clearly what you've decided to leave is cooking.

Well, I aim to please.

So... on the romance scale, where does hanging up on your girlfriend rank?

Oh. Yeah, pretty low.

She may or may not think I'm on fire.

I should probably call her.

I'll try to dispose of all that Maybe they have a hazmat suit I can use.

Hey, you be nice to that young lady.

Your father and I haven't seen you this footloose and fancy-free in years.

She brings out the best in you.

-Yeah? - Mm hm.

Maybe she does.

[both laughing]

No.

Oh.

-I think this is my ride share. -Oh.

Did you want a ride?

Actually, you know what? It's such a beautiful night out.

I think I'm gonna walk.

Okay. Will I be seeing you at art class tomorrow?

I will be there with my best smock on.

Ah ha!

Now that I want to see.

[both chuckle]

♪♪♪

Bye.

♪♪♪

[Cosette] You said there was a fire?

Everything's fine. We were at this cooking class and...

Anyway, there's there was no damage or anything.

Oh. That's good to hear.

The reason I was calling was about my trip.

I don't think I'm going to be able to make it right now.

I'm sorry, darling.

A little disappointed, to be honest, but I...

I was just really looking forward to seeing you

and having you there for the opening.

I have a chance to go the Galapagos Island for three weeks.

Wow. So what are you studying?

This is a holiday.

Monique invited me to come along with her and her husband.

They have a place right on the beach.

It's beautiful.

It's been three months since we've seen each other

and I was really looking forward to...

having you come with me to the opening and...

I work in a museum every day.

I don't want to go to a museum on my vacation.

I'm sure you'll understand.

You know, on paper, you and I have always made a lot of sense.

We're both busy professionals, we're in the same field. We...

I guess we've always made it work in our way, but...

lately there's just been no...

No what?

There's been no love.

What are you saying?

[water falling softly]

Cosette...

I think you and I should maybe not speak for a while.

And take some time apart.

You know, there is no shame in this.

Our relationship has just run its course.

We are growing apart, as they say.

I guess so.

Well, good luck on your opening, Daniel.

I hope someday we could be friends.

Thanks.

Me too.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, Cosette.

♪♪♪

[sighs]

[Instructor] The idea of this class

is to find something in the room that inspires you.

I've left some examples at the front. But anything in the room is fine.

May you begin to find your inspiration.

Now this is more my speed.

Yeah, you would think that working in a museum

would make me a connoisseur of art but... I'm not.

Oh, believe me, I know.

My artistic skills are pretty much as good as my cooking.

Oh, come on. They cannot be that bad.

-Nothing's that bad. -[both chuckle]

So did you find your inspiration yet?

I might have.

Okay. How about this?

Whoever paints the best picture owes the other person a free coffee.

Deal?

[snaps finger] You're on.

[Julie] Okay.

Choose your weapon.

How do you say...

"painting" in French?

You are... [whispers] a tough teacher!

I'm trying to draw here.

-Come on. -Okay, alright.

Uh, paint...

Peinture?

Très bien , Daniel. Okay.

Comment ce qu'on dit...?

Hat?

-En français? -Oh, I know that one.

Chapeau.

Master student.

Oh, no.

Master teacher.

And you... are my masterpiece.

[chuckles]

-What?! -Oh!

[whispers] What?

Nothing. It's just...

I've been spending so much time studying

I never have time to have fun.

And don't get me wrong,

I love my sister Lu but her idea of fun

is a 3D movie and a large popcorn, which is great.

Yeah, but I know you mean.

I work at a museum all day every day.

And I just can't get enough of it.

Exactly. I love art and culture.

It's just so fascinating.

I know, the past shapes who we are.

It does.

Hey, when we're done with this..

Uh huh?

Why don't we take a break from the whole French thing

and do something a little more up your alley?

Okay.

Like what?

Let's just say when these artifacts were around,

France wasn't even a country yet.

Color me intrigued.

How could I refuse?

[both chuckle]

♪♪♪

Thanks, Lu. What do I owe you?

Ah, come on, it's free.

-Really? -No, $4.75.

Oh.

What ya got there, doc?

It's nothing.

Hm. So you won't mind if I just...?

[chuckles] Wow!

That is something.

That was for an art class that Julie and I took.

[Julie] Oh! Someone's early.

I like early.

We were just having a little art show.

Wow.

This is...

This is beautiful.

[Lu clears throat]

Oh, she's not giving you a hard time, is she?

Not at all. Cream, sugar?

Well, well, well.

Doesn't that just confirm all my long-held suspicions.

What suspicions?

That he likes you.

[scoffs] I mean, we're friends.

-Okay, obviously, he's-- -Gorgeous, handsome.

Yeah, I was gonna say charming but... sure.

Anyway, he has a girlfriend.

-Does he, though? -Yeah.

I'm teaching him French so that he can speak with her.

Yeah, I get all that.

But does this seem like something someone with a girlfriend would?

Yeah... I don't know.

Nah, I'm telling you. There's a spark here.

Trust me. I know these things.

-Hey. -Ready?

Yeah, did you want to join us?

Ah, I would but the owner of this place makes me work

day in and day out, kind of like I own the place.

You kids have fun, though.

Okay.

Well, um...

it's for you.

Thank you.

♪♪♪

Told ya so.

♪♪♪

Now, you're the first person outside my department to see any of this.

Wow!

This is... fascinating.

I can't believe this.

Après vous.

Oh. Oui oui!

[Julie sighs]

This pottery looks to be Akkadian, maybe 3000 BC?

You are full of surprises.

I have my moments.

You certainly do. And you're right.

This is all ancient Mesopotamia.

We got Sumerian, Akkadian,

even some Parthian over there.

These are all everyday items. Pottery, tools, that sort of thing.

But what I really wanted to show you was this.

[Julie] Oh, wow, it's beautiful.

What is it?

I wish I could tell you.

We've been studying it but no one knows the language.

Oh, well, it looks to be...

Sabartuan, a language from the zagros.

If you say so.

No, you're correct. This is ancient Mesopotamia but...

very ancient.

I think this might be from royalty.

And what makes you say that?

Well, my Sabartuan is a little rusty. But let me see...

I think it says something like, "A gift to my Queen...

Goddess of the Sun and Keeper of my world."

Aw!

You should learn a little something from this king.

That is romantic.

No. That is amazing.

This isn't a gift from royalty. It's a gift for royalty.

This is a priceless artifact.

And it's been sitting down here the whole time collecting dust.

Glad I could be of assistance.

Assistance?

We've had dozens of specialists in ancient cultures look at this.

No one's been able to tell us what it says. Well, until you.

I guess you're going to need me then, huh?

I guess so.

I can't wait to tell the team about this.

And believe me, this is going to go a long way with the board.

Are... are you serious?

Yeah. Like you said, I need you.

[sighs]

You will never believe it.

My plan is all coming together.

Knowing the translation on that little pendant

may have started the path to the rest of my life.

I feel like celebrating. What do you think?

The sky is the limit?

♪♪♪

I am gonna pay for this at the gym tomorrow and it is totally worth it.

Well, fancy meeting you here.

Dan.

-What are you doing here? -Was gonna ask you the same.

I thought you left.

I did, um...

This is kind of my spot.

Sometimes I come here and I like to...sit and relax.

Really? I've always loved this statue.

-You too? -Yeah. It's...

A little more than that.

My mom, she made it.

Wait. Your mother is Carol Walters.

You know her?

Of course. She's an amazing artist.

Yeah, I love this statue and the installation she did at City Hall.

-They're incredible. -Yeah, they really are.

So is your mom working on anything new or...?

No, she retired and moved to the beach.

And I've just been really busy with studying and working and all that.

So, I don't really get the opportunity to see her as often.

So, sometimes I come here and, I don't know, I feel like I'm...

closer to her.

And this museum is extra special

because she used to take us here when we were kids.

What?

I don't know, it's just...

My dad used to take us here all the time when we were kids.

-Really? -Oh, yeah.

Yeah. He said you liked the art but I'm pretty sure he just liked the quiet.

Yeah, my mom loved all of it. I mean, the art, the history, everything.

And then it kind of rubbed off on me and...

I wanted to work here ever since.

And then you finally get an interview to work here

and I offer you a job to walk my dog.

Yeah, something like that.

You know, I meant what I said.

That translation is going to go a long way for the board.

The question is when.

Unfortunately, I don't know when a position is gonna open up.

But if it does?

Well, let's just say you might have an in.

[chuckles]

Can I walk you home?

Yeah.

Well, it's a beautiful day.

It is. Now say that in French.

Man, you never turn it off, do you?

That's why you pay me the big bucks.

Belle journée.

Wow! Look at you.

Guess you're starting to have an effect on me.

[Julie giggles]

You should bring Cosette here.

This is a little romantic spot.

I don't think so.

Why not?

We broke up.

What? I'm so sorry.

No. No, it's fine.

When?

Yesterday. It was after the cooking class, we talked.

I think we both felt we were just going through the motions, you know?

So there wasn't any romance left in our relationship.

I thought that's what you liked.

Well I used to but...

I'm starting to see things in a whole new light.

Yeah. I know what you mean.

-[Julie laughs] [Dan] I'm serious!

When I was a kid, I would mix up decompress and decompose.

So I would tell my parents I'm going up to my room to decompose

and they would just look at me like I was crazy.

So...

if you and Cosette broke up, why did you come to class today?

It's like I said, I gotta keep doing these lessons for work.

Plus, I wanted to see you.

This is me.

I know.

No, this is me.

-[Dan] Oh! -[Julie chuckles]

[Dan] Nice place.

So does this mean that I get to keep seeing you?

You kidding me?

You're one of the best language teachers in the world.

It'd take an army to keep me away.

-Oh, really? -Yeah.

How do you say...

door in French?

I don't know. But I bet you will teach me.

Next time.

Bye.

Bye.

♪♪♪

[Julie] So that's Lu's Brews tomorrow at noon

on Third Street. Okay.

We'll see you then. Thank you, or should I say arigato ?

Okay, bye.

-Morning. -Hey. Someone's in a good mood.

Well, I just booked another client and that should put me

over my goal for the month.

Whoa. Another one? Nicely done, sis.

Thank you.

So... how's Doctor Hunky?

Okay, call me crazy.

But I think I'm getting a little bit of a vibe from him.

"Kind of getting." The man is sending off an earthquake.

He made a painting of you.

Next up is serenading you from a balcony.

Sis, he digs you.

You trust me. I know nothing in this life, but men... men I know.

Hey.

See?

Perfect example. No idea what's going on in her head.

Well, I better get to it.

Duty calls.

Okay.

-No, no, use the hammer of thrawn! -I am!

No, the blue one next to the shield of Amberglow!

Got it. And...

-[both] Boom! -[Julie] Laying down the hammer, son!

Alright! Yugidor, ahi tienes!

Woo! [laughs]

Oh.

Sorry, am I interrupting?

Hi, Dan!

No, I was just doing a Spanish lesson, but we're almost done.

So it's fine.

Spanish lesson?

Interesting.

I like to cater each lesson to each individual student.

Best teacher ever.

She taught me Spanish and she got me a boyfriend.

This is kind of becoming your thing now, huh?

What can I say? It's a gift.

So I was wondering if you had a minute.

There's something I wanted to talk to you about.

Oh, okay. Yeah.

-Let's go for a walk. -Cool.

[giggling] No, you log off the server first!

No, you log off the server first!

-Let's just go. -No, you, silly.

She's gonna be like that for a while.

Yeah.

-[Julie] It's gonna be a bit. -[Gretchen] No, you!

Thanks.

So what's up? Did you need to cancel today's lesson?

Well, this actually isn't about French lessons.

Oh, okay. What's up?

Well, um...

The thing is, I was thinking.

Yeah?

Okay, you know the exhibit I've been working on?

Of course. I helped you translate that pendant.

Right, yes. [laughs] Of course you did.

Anyway, so... so what I was thinking was...

Was that you should really come to the opening.

Because you were a huge part of making it happen.

Well, I don't really know how much I helped--

You did. That piece is the crown jewel of the entire exhibit.

I mean, obviously I would love to go.

That's great.

Um...

So there... there is... there is one more thing.

I was kind of thinking that, you know, we could go...

together?

Oh. You mean like a date?

Yeah.

If you...

When's the opening?

It's tonight.

Wow. Okay. I should go get ready.

I have to go talk to Lu.

And, by all means, invite her. The more the merrier.

Will do.

I'm looking forward to it. [giggles]

Me too.

Great. I'll call Jonesy's dog sitter.

Okay. [giggles]

Lu!

What's up?

Dan just asked me to go with him as his date to the gala opening.

Tonight.

-I am going to need your-- -Say no more. I got you covered.

Ricardo, I'm taking off! You gotta close up!

-Thank you. -All right.

Let's get you ready for this ball Cinderella.

What kind of shindig are we talking about here?

Well, I think it's going to be really fancy.

So I think it's going to be a really nice event.

And, oh, he said that you can come, too.

Free food, little mingling with the elites.

-Uh huh. -Don't mind if I do

Perfect.

Come on! We don't have all day!

Well, I do, you don't.

[Julie] Okay, but be honest.

I just threw this together at the last minute.

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What do you think?

Really? You just threw that together at the last minute?

Okay, it's official. I hate you.

Oh, come on.

Does this look okay?

You look...

Amazing!

[Julie] Thank you.

-[Dan] Shall we? -[Julie] We shall.

[classical music playing]

Wow, this looks great.

Uh, is that a dessert tower?

-This place is fancy. -It's not that fancy.

-Still, you mind? -Knock yourself out.

Sorry, she doesn't get out much.

After you.

[Julie chuckles]

Oh, Julie. This is Terry Harper, our museum curator.

-[Julie] Hi. - Hi, Julie.

I've heard an awful lot about you.

Oh. All good things, I hope.

Yes, it's great.

You really saved us with that amulet translation of yours.

It took this exhibit from amazing to world-class.

Oh, well, that's great to hear and thank you for allowing me to be here.

It's... it's wonderful.

Well, enjoy it.

After what you did for us, it's the least we can do.

Happy to help.

Well, you definitely did.

How did you pull that off, by the way?

Oh, well, I have loved this Musem since I was a kid

which sparked my interest in history, particularly ancient languages.

So the fact that I get to be here helping you even in the smallest ways

truly such an honor.

Well, don't sell yourself short.

That was no small contribution.

She's being modest here.

She speaks 10 different languages fluently, including two dead languages.

I may dabble in a couple.

But seriously, if you need help with any translations,

I'm at your service.

I just might take you up on that.

We don't have an ancient language specialist on the team

and brilliant, young minds are hard to come by.

She's definitely one in a million.

Oh, Julie. Please feel free, take a look around.

Enjoy yourself. Enjoy the food.

If you don't mind, I need to borrow Dan for a moment.

I see some reporters who need some schmoozing.

Of course. Schmooze away.

You know, I got to tell you, I think you really hit the jackpot this time, sis.

-What do you mean? -Are you kidding?

This is my idea of a great first date.

Swanky party, free dessert, all the historical stuff you love.

Free dessert.

Let's go check out some exhibits.

-Let's do it. -Okay.

[applause]

We are very proud of this exhibit, which has been three years in the making.

We encourage all of you to explore all of the displays

located throughout the hall

as there is an exquisite attention to detail

not only in the aesthetics,

but also in the informative plaques that go along with every piece.

For more information,

I direct you to speak with our exhibit director, Dan Williams.

[applause]

Thank you, Terry.

And welcome to our distinguished guests.

And for those of you here tonight that are visiting from our sister museum in Paris,

may I just say...

bienvenue à l'exposition.

Cosette.

[chuckles] It looks like those lessons have paid off.

You know, I gotta say, this type of thing isn't normally my jam,

but it's actually kind of neat. Especially the amulet.

Kind of cool my sister translated an ancient artifact.

Thanks, Lu.

What are you doing here?

You said you wanted me to be able to support you, so...

Here I am.

Yeah. I said that before we broke up.

I know but just because we are not together anymore

doesn't mean I should not support you, no?

Yeah, I guess so.

[Lu] Now where's that beau of yours?

Oh, there he is.

[indistinct]

Cosette?

Wait, what? I thought he said they broke up.

H-he did.

I'm sorry, Daniel.

I should not have come and surprised you like this on your big night.

You have enough to worry about.

No, it was... very nice of you.

Are you still going to the Galapagos Islands?

I am on my way there right now, actually.

I was able to get a layover here, but my plane leaves in a few hours.

So what do you want to do here? Shall we leave?

I don't know.

I think you should just go talk to Dan.

I mean, this has to be a misunderstanding right?

I think I need a minute.

Okay.

If you need me, I'll be right here, okay?

Or potentially by the snack table.

Okay.

Hey, sis.

This will all be fine.

You'll figure it out. I know it.

Thanks.

[indistinct]

I just wanted to stop in and say hello.

It's... it's really nice to see you.

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Well, I'll walk you out.

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[indistinct]

-Julie. -Hi.

Just who I've been looking for.

I've been talking to our donors tonight

and your amulet translation has made quite an impression.

Oh, well, that's good to hear.

Yes. It is.

We had a lot riding on this exhibit and it's a hit.

Thanks in no small part to you.

We need to set aside some time to talk about your future very soon.

Really?

That's very exciting.

Yes, it is. For all of us.

-We'll talk soon, okay? -Okay.

[indistinct]

[classical music playing]

Oh, hey, Lu. Where's Julie?

I don't think she was too thrilled with your little rendezvous with Cosette.

Rendezvous?

No, it wasn't like that.

She just came out to show her support. I just walked her out.

Well, the two of you sure looked pretty cozy.

I think it threw Julie for a loop. If I were you I'd go talk to her.

I will.

Oh, I feel terrible. Did you know where she went?

Not a clue. All she said was she needed a minute to think.

♪♪♪

If you stay out here all night

there's not going to be any cupcakes left.

Dan...

I thought you left with Cosette.

No, no. I just stepped out for a second.

Cosette just wanted to show her support. That's all.

I walked her to her cab.

She's going to the Galapagos Islands tonight.

The Galapagos Islands?

That must be a nice cab.

I had no idea she was coming.

She just wanted to say...

everything was alright after the breakup.

Okay.

You wanna go back inside?

I don't know I...

Like what is this? Is this a date or is this a--

Well, after I saw Cosette tonight

I realized something.

Something that I want to talk to you about.

What is it?

Well, Charlemagne once said...

Oh...

To have another language

is to possess a second soul.

Wow. Somebody's been doing their homework. [laughs]

Had a good teacher.

But that's just it.

All this time you've been teaching me a whole other language but...

I really feel like you've given me...

another soul.

Well, it was my pleasure.

[chuckles]

Julie, I'm so sorry that I haven't said this earlier.

But you are sweet. And funny.

And brilliant. And beautiful.

And you might be the only person I know

that likes dead languages as much as me.

-And there's also-- -Shh!

You had me at dead languages. [laughs]

♪♪♪

[applause]

Oh, what is that?

I have no idea.

Care to find out?

I thought you'd never ask.

♪♪♪

[laughs]

♪♪♪

There you two are.

Everything's fine. We just had a...

a misunderstanding.

I figured as much you.

You're alright, Dan.

Thanks, Lu.

No, thank you for inviting me to this. I actually learned a lot tonight.

Wow. Look at you, Lu. Talking about exhibits.

Proud of you.

I have my moments.

There you are. I've been looking all over for you two.

Oh. What's up?

So I'm guessing you didn't just hear my announcement.

-No, well, we... -We just stepped out.

-Right. -Yeah.

This has been our most successful fundraiser ever.

You're kidding.

No, I am not. And, Julie, your amulet is the talk of the gala.

So I know we didn't get a chance to talk about this earlier.

But how does this sound?

After you finish school,

we bring you in as our new in-house translator.

You'll get your own office, full access to all our research projects

and the ability to start your own using museum funds.

That sounds...

incredible! Of course, I'll take it.

Oh, I'm so glad. Julie, we are thrilled to have you.

And I'm so thrilled to be here. Thank you.

I'm so sorry. I need to borrow Dan for one more second.

-Duty calls. -Yep.

One minute.

♪♪♪

Trying to make sure it's all real?

Yeah, kind of. Honestly, I can't believe this is all happening.

I told you it would all work out.

You're too brilliant not to get what you want.

Speaking of.

There was a little something I wanted from you earlier.

-Oh, yeah. -Yeah?

[both laugh]

Although.

What?

I did just realize that you're going to be working here now,

we're gonna be seeing a lot of each other.

Is that a problem?

No, but I'm gonna have to give you the lay of the land

on the whole cafeteria situation.

Oh...

-Might take a while-- -Sh-sh-sh!

It can wait.

We have all the time in the world.

♪♪♪

[Dan] Je t'aime, Julie.

[Julie] Je t'aime aussi, Dan.

[Julie giggles]

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