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OK.

Now I know you're all ready
to run off to field school,

you've got those big
Indiana Jones daydreams,

unearthing artifacts, outrunning
boulders, looking great

in khaki.

And while field school might
not be quite so adventurous,

it is magical.

That moment when you excavate
an artifact that hasn't

been touched in a millennia--

there really is no
feeling like it.

But always remember the
inherent nature of our job.

Yes, we are part
humanist, part scientist,

but we're also a whole
lot of detective.

So word to the wise--

tread lightly because
once you dig up the past,

it can never be reburied.

Don't forget to turn in your
thesis, preferably on time.

Thank you.

Great job today.

Ilana

You just said, hello,
your dog is sacrificial.

And I meant every word.

What are you doing here?

You're just stopping
by to say hi?

Well, I was in
the neighborhood

and have a little
end of semester gift.

That is so sweet.

Thank you.

It's the--

Evil eye that Mati.

Dates back to at
least ancient Ugarit.

I love that you
know everything.

You didn't love it
when you first met me.

Yes, it did.

I was just flustered.

The most beautiful
woman I had ever met

could also scold me
and wreck antiquities?

And I'm sure you already know
because you know everything.

But the Mati supposedly
protects against misfortune.

Well, then where's yours?

I got you.

Yes, I will protect you.

Thank you.

It's beautiful.

So on a scale from 1 to 10,
what is your stress level

about your mom?

To put it in Greek
mythology, somewhere

between Aphrodite and Medea.

Babe, stop stressing.

I love your mom.

But also, you've only
spent small amounts of time

here in Boston with her.

And staying with her for 10
days while she throws my sister

the most of the talk
Greek wedding history

will be, as we like
to say, a thing.

Well, it'll be a thing I
love because it's your thing.

You'll see.

You'll think My Big Fat Greek
Wedding was a documentary.

Or a cautionary tale.

I have to go.

We're surveying a location
for the new Dabo hotel.

OK.

Oh, and don't forget, our
flight tomorrow is at 8:00 AM,

and the airline does
not abide by Greek time.

I'll pick you up at
7:00 AM the latest.

Mike, I'm serious.

Fresh off the racks.

I designed it with
your trip in mind.

Mom, it's beautiful.

I love it.

Thank you.

Now, promise to send
me lots of photos.

I'm just so excited for you.

Me, too.

Beaches and baklava and--

do you remember Katherine Lee?

Yeah, from undergrad?

Yeah.

So she's heading up a field
site near the ancient ruins

of Thera.

So I'll be able to see
her, maybe dig a little.

You'll be in your happy place.

Yeah.

And Mike will be in his.

I mean, as long as he can get
over the stress about his mom.

Yeah, who fortunately
doesn't stress you out at all.

No, not at all.

She's delightful.

And I love Athena.

Just every time I talk to
her, the first thing she says

is, when are you and my
Mikale going to get engaged.

Well, you can't dodge
the question forever.

I'm not dodging it.

It's not been forever.

We've only been dating
a year and a half.

Two years in October.

Two years is not that long.

I mean, you could be with
someone for 10 years.

And one morning,
they wake up and--

Love, I'm well aware.

Look, I just feel like
who you marry is the biggest

decision you make in life.

I know.

And commitment is scary.

But also, I know that avoiding
commitment isn't the solution.

And yes, that's
said by a woman who

hasn't been past a fourth
date in almost three decades.

Hon, look, I'm no
expert at relationships.

But what I do know is you
and Mike have won the lottery

in finding each other.

So don't worry about Athena.

She'll behave.

Just enjoy.

You're going to Greece.

Here.

Oh, yeah.

Can't forget that.

I loved Athens when I was there.

But this is--

The best part of Greece?

You'll love the hotel.

I grew up there.

Wait a second.

Why didn't they put
this together before?

A charismatic matriarch
running a Grecian isle hotel

while planning her
daughter's wedding.

We are literally entering
the plot of Mamma Mia.

I don't know.

I never saw it.

Wait, what?

Isn't Mamma Mia like a
national treasure in Greece?

You are adorable American.

Wait.

But will there be spontaneous
bursts of dance and song?

Well, we're Greek.

So, probably.

This is going
to be so much fun.

Hold that thought.

Did all really
come out to greet us?

No, this is just
part of my family.

Ilana, I want you to
meet my aunt Maria.

Hi.

And my uncle Yorgos.

Nice to meet you.

You can call him George.

OK.

This is my aunt Eleni
and my uncle Janez, Janez.

Nice to meet you.

John for short.

OK.

And my grandparents.

Papu and Yaya.

May I call you yaya?

Yes.

Why you no come before?

Maybe we die soon.

That's how the
Greek say hello.

Oh, OK.

Ilana!

Ilana, I'm so happy you're here.

What about your big brother?

Yes, yes, you too.

But Ilana finally
gets to meet Chis.

Ilana, this is my
fiancee, Christos.

Pleased to meet you.

I was so sad to miss the
last trip to the states.

Yeah, you were very miss.

Ilana, there you are.

I am so happy to see you.

I thought you would
never come to Greece.

Hi.

Mikale, you finally made time
to come to visit your mother.

There's that famous Greek
guilt I was telling you about.

Ramona.

You're wasting away
without my cooking.

Come, let's see eat.

What about Ilana's family?

Mama, the place looks great.

The work on the
pool is excellent.

Yeah, really.

Your hotel is amazing.

I always
wanted a hotel on the Caldera.

And my Nikola, may he rest
in peace, built it for me.

It's amazing that he
was a hotel architect,

you're a hotelier, and
you're a hotel developer.

And Alex runs the hotel.

Hospitality is in
the Atlas blood.

Later, I will give you
the whole family history.

So we have moussaka, saga
gnocchi, souvlaki, one more,

and I understand it's
your favorite, baklava.

So this is an old family
recipe passed down

through the generations.

Thank you.

That is more than enough.

Come on.

Alex has a table.

Ilana, over here.

So I have
something to ask you.

My cousin Lea is going to
be my..

That's the Greek
equivalent of maid of honor.

But she won't arrive until
right before the wedding.

So I was hoping you would be
my American maid of honor.

You'd be part of the
ceremony and help me

with wedding duties.

I would love that.

Oh, can I host a
bachelorette party?

Yes, that sounds great.

Thank you.

Hey, what about me,
your??

I have four brothers.

So the job is already taken.

But you could be my
honorary..

Just don't tell them.

All of the title,
none of the work.

And I can just watch
my sister get married.

I wish papa was here.

He's here.

And it's one of us.

And he would be proud.

Did she ask you?

Yes, she did.

And of course, I said yes.

So you need a dress.

Tomorrow, we go shopping.

No, no, mama.

Tomorrow, we're going
to..

OK, I'll make a picnic.

No, mum.

I meant just the two
of us are going, OK?

Oh, forgive me.

I thought you came to Greece
so we could all be together.

Athena, of course, we'd
love for you to come.

See, Ilana wants me to join.

I'm going to go
grab some drinks.

Sorry, did you
want some privacy?

Is privacy an
option in this family?

Mama, I didn't
invite you because I

want to propose to Ilana.

Finally.

And Atia castle.

So special.

I'll bring also mama

Mom, I think what
Mikale is trying

to say is that he doesn't
want you third wheeling

his once in a lifetime moment.

Oh, of course.

Because who am I but the woman
who birthed you and raised you

and sacrificed for
you at every turn.

Fine, mom.

Fine, fine, fine, fine, fine.

But give us space, OK?

Of course.

Thank you.

Who's doing the flowers?

Nobody, nobody.

I'm doing this simple,
intimate, my way, hopefully.

I'll still bring a picnic.

You know, you
can say no to her.

How's the wedding
planning going?

OK, I'll come tomorrow
and I'll distract her.

Why not?

We should invite the
rest of the family too.

Can we all fit?

Isn't this just the most
exciting day of your life?

Yeah, I am very
excited to be here.

Mom, come on.

Let's go and explore
a little bit.

Yes, go, go, go.

Have a nice trip, mom.

Bye, bye.

Come on.

As a child, I used to come
here and stare out at the sea

and dream of sailing across it.

I tried to imagine what
my life would be like.

Oh, your shoe's untied.

He's proposing.

How romantic.

Congratulations!

What?

From the moment I met
you, I dreamed that you

would get married one day.

Married?

Mom, I haven't proposed yet.

But you were kneeling.

I was taking my shoe.

Well, if you tie your shoe
in the most romantic place

in the world, people are going
to think you're proposing.

Proposing?

Yes!

Mama.

Tea.

Mom, mom, let's go.

Let's go.

So you are proposing?

Yes.

And I was going to say that
this place is also special

because it's where my father
proposed to my mother,

telling her that she was
the light of his life.

And when I met you, I feel the
same, that you are a light,

you're my light.

So Ilana, will you marry me?

Yes.

Yes, of course, I'll marry you.

I have another daughter!

We need to take a picture.

OK.

That was fast.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

And the ring is stunning.

Mike has good taste.

You helped him pick
it out, didn't you?

I did.

He also asked for my blessing.

You knew and you
didn't tell me?

Oh, I'm sorry, hon.

It was the longest
two months of my life.

So are you wedding planning yet?

It's going to take me
time to make your dress.

Mom, we just got engaged.

But the dress takes time.

I know, but there's no rush.

And the dress will be simple,
just like the wedding.

Nothing big or fancy
or complicated.

Are you all right, hon?

Yeah, I'm good.

No, really, I'm good, mom.

It's just-- it's a big decision.

It's a little scary.

But that's OK.

That's normal.

Honey, I know you're worried.

But also, I know Mike
is the man for you.

If he wasn't, I would have made
him pick out a bigger diamond.

OK, I don't
fully understand that logic.

But thank you?

Listen, mom, I got to go.

I'll talk to you later, OK?

I love you.

Love you too.

Hey.

Love, I know you think
marriage is the biggest

decision you'll ever make.

And I also know the
thing is the scariest.

Yeah, I do.

And that's OK as
long as you know

that I love you with all of me.

And no matter what happens,
I will never leave.

I don't know if
you can promise that.

Maybe you don't
know, but I do.

Darlings, I started
a wedding schedule

so we can begin planning.

Oh, we don't need to do that.

Oh, yes, we do.

The schedule keeps
everything organized.

No, I mean, we
don't need to start

planning the wedding right now.

This is the most important
day of your life, the day

everything changes, the day that
you bind yourselves together

for all eternity.

A day that should be celebrated,
all stops pulled out,

no expense spared.

So I am going to give you the
biggest Greekest wedding ever.

The biggest
Greekest wedding ever.

I don't know.

Just this whole big fat
Greek wedding thing,

it's not really
what I had in mind.

So what were you thinking?

Maybe a courthouse
ceremony, just something

small and simple.

What about a small
simple wedding in Greece?

You, me, ceremony on the beach.

That does sound beautiful.

But won't your mom
be disappointed?

She'll be OK.

Will you talk to her then?

Because I don't want her to
dislike me just because I'm not

giving her the dream wedding.

One, she could
never dislike you.

Two, it will be a dream
wedding, our dream wedding.

Three, I'll tell
her, don't worry.

Thank you.

my daughter.

OK, you eat and
then we have to go.

The tailor is waiting
for us at the dress shop.

The maid of honor needs a
special dress for the occasion.

Ah, OK.

I do want to book a restaurant
for Alex's bachelorette,

and I told my friend
that I would meet her

near the ancient
Thera ruins at 1:00.

Well, I can help you
with the restaurant,

plus it's only 10 o'clock.

OK.

Did you by chance talk to Mike?

About what?

Nothing.

Never mind.

Eat.

Hey, where are
you going, princess?

Don't you have a job to do?

I'm on my break, mom.

Break, OK.

What are you doing today?

Well, mama wants me to go
see a vineyard for a new hotel.

So it's official.

You're back for two days,
and you're already doing

whatever she wants you to do.

I'm trying to help.

And I know that I can say no.

But I don't see her as
much as you and the guilt--

I miss you a lot.

You could visit us.

Or maybe Chris and I can
come to the States for a bit.

Really?

I can dream.

We'll talk in a bit.

Your dresses in the back.

Oh, it's already picked out?

It has to match
the bridesmaids.

Right.

So while we're here, maybe
we can pick your wedding dress.

Actually, my mom will be
designing my wedding dress.

Really?

For your wedding?

Yeah.

Maybe she design your
rehearsal dinner dress.

No, she'll design my dress.

Of course, of course.

So maybe we look
for inspiration.

There's really no rush.

No rush, but no

procrastination.

I never give in to
,, not

with my hotels or my
businesses or my family.

I never waited until tomorrow.

This is gorgeous.

It's really not my style.

But you don't know
until you try it on.

It would make me so happy
just to see you in it.

And since we're not going
to dress shop together--

You look like a princess.

Thank you.

It is very pretty.

But no, it's just not
right for the occasion.

What do you mean?

Well, it's just not me.

Maybe it's the new you,
the bride you, the wife you.

Well, the wife me
will still be me.

Oh, that's what
everyone thinks.

But then you get
married and the fabric

of your identity changes.

You're not going
to believe this,

but this looks so much
like my wedding dress.

I can believe that.

To be honest, I think
I'm a little jealous.

I would give anything to
marry my Nikola again.

It's been two years, but
it feels like yesterday.

Two years without him.

Athena, it's lovely.

But my mom's going
to design my dress.

Of course.

It's beautiful.

You are going to be the most
beautiful maid of honor ever.

Oh, no, I'm going to be late.

You can go tomorrow.

Today, we'll go
find a restaurant

for the bachelorette.

OK, let me check
in with my friend.

Oh, I forgot my sunglasses.

I'll be right back.

OK.

Katherine, hi.

No, no, no, I'm actually
running errands with Mike's mom

and I got a little behind.

Could I come see you tomorrow?

OK, great.

Yeah, see you around noon.

All right, bye.

Everything OK?

Yeah.

You see, in Greece,
people are more relaxed.

America is so uptight.

Everyone rushing to be
somewhere at a specific time.

Yeah, respecting people's
time is so American.

So during the
day, this taverna

is the best bakery in Santorini.

But at night, it is the place
to be, the only place to have

the bachelorette.

I'm sure it's very cute.

And they know our family well.

So they will take
good care of us.

I can book it.

Oh, don't worry about it.

I'll handle the booking.

And wait till
you try the food.

And the coffee is the
best in Santorini.

I bet it's delicious, but
I actually cannot do coffee

in the afternoon.

I will order you
a cup just in case.

I really rather not.

But you don't know
until you've had it.

Come on.

So what do you think the coffee?

The baklava is amazing.

It's good, but mine is better.

I will teach you.

It is a tradition
for Greek mothers

to teach the daughters-in-law
their son's favorite dishes.

A lot of Greek traditions.

I know.

It's very special.

And what about your
family, your traditions?

Let's see.

My mom designs all my dresses
for all my big life occasions.

And every year on my birthday,
for as long as I can remember,

we go to the same Italian
restaurant and eat baked ziti.

And every year on Christmas Eve,
we open our presents at night

and then spend all of
Christmas morning baking.

Yes, but what about cultural
traditions, religious, wedding

traditions.

I don't-- I don't know.

I have to ask my mom.

Maybe her mom did something.

And what about your
father's side of the family?

I'm not sure.

I mean, I haven't seen or spoken
to my dad since I was eight.

Do you think about him?

Not often.

I mean, he left
when I was so young.

So--

I'm sorry.

You didn't have the
father you deserve.

But it's his loss because he
missed out on the best thing--

you.

Thank you.

And my Nikola
would have loved you.

You think?

Of course.

You're amazing.

Plus, all a parent
wants is for their child

to meet someone that loves
them as much as they do.

And I count my blessings
that both my children

have found that.

And as for your dad, I
know, these wounds hurt.

But they heal when you
have your own children.

And I can't wait
for my grandbabies.

Little Nikola.

You've already named
my unborn children.

No, no, no, no.

It's what we do.

It's tradition.

Yeah.

Is everything all right?

I think it's the caffeine.

Ilana.

Oh, my god, you're so cute!

Our olive oil tasting
has just started.

Would you like to try some?

That sounds lovely.

Can you sit with me?

Sure.

I am my own boss.

But don't tell my mom,
who's my actual boss.

Speaking of, I heard you spent
the entire day with my mother.

How did that go?

I know she can be a lot.

Well, it, comes
from love, right?

Oh, and don't forget her
managably high expectations.

Of you?

Of everyone, but
especially of me.

You know, I run this hotel,
go to business school,

grow the empire, get
married, have babies

all at the same time.

Do you want to do all of that?

I would just like
for my entire life

to not be planned out.

Chris and I want to
travel, go to the states.

You should do that.

It's not so simple.

I can't just leave her.

Hello, my love.

Hello.

What did you do today?

I went to the other
side of the island

to look at the property
my mom is interested in.

There you are.

I have good news.

I just spoke to the church,
and they have booked

January the seventh for us.

For us to do what?

For us get married, of course.

Seven is a very lucky
number for the Greeks.

It's the only day
to get married.

And this church is very special.

It's where Nikola
and I got married,

it's where Alex and Chris
are getting married,

this church is tradition,
and as you know,

tradition is very important.

Ilana, the Atlas' are named
after the Titan Atlas who

was tasked to carry the
weight of the heavens

on his shoulders.

So Atlas means to carry, so
we carry on the tradition.

Well, I'm sure that we
would love to do that.

Yeah, mom.

But also, Ilana and
I need to discuss.

Discuss, yeah.

So I'm confused.

What is there to discuss?

I thought we agreed on
a small simple ceremony.

I know, I know,
I know, I know.

My mom overstepped.

She shouldn't be
booking our wedding

without asking us first.

She shouldn't be booking
our wedding at all.

I'll talk to her.

But also, maybe, maybe
we shouldn't be so

quick to say not to the church.

But I don't want
a big wedding.

But we can have
a small wedding,

something intimate, more
personal, memorable.

Let's visit the church tomorrow.

Please, please, please, say yes?

OK.

Thank you.

Do you remember what you said
to me when I first kissed you?

After I recovered
from swooning.

Exactly, exactly.

You said-- let me--

OK, Mike, Mike, where
did you come from.

I did not say it like that.

No, I didn't.

Yeah, you said it.

No, I didn't.

And I think you
said that I just

stepped out of your dreams.

Look at me, look at me now.

Maybe I did, I have.

Well, that's how I felt.

You mean how you still feel.

Yes, how I still feel.

I stand corrected.

And I know what you're trying to
get at, that where you're from

is better than any
dream possible.

Swoon.

There you are, my daughter.

You keep sleeping so late.

Well, I am on
vacation, Athena.

Vacation when we have
a wedding in a week

and errands to run.

Actually, I have plans today.

I told my friend I'd
meet her at the dig site.

Maybe you go this afternoon.

Athena, I have plans today.

OK, you have plans.

No problem.

OK.

Hey, you're here.

It's so good to see you.

What's it been
like, three years?

No, no.

We saw each other briefly
at that conference in LA

like a year ago.

Yeah, sorry.

So much history,
so little memory.

Oh, what's all this?

Well, we found the first
shard a couple of months ago

and the second one
just last week.

It looks like an
amphora, Circa 500 BCE.

How'd you take
that so quickly?

Well, the female figure,
well, the folds in her clothing

follow a chiton dress
dating to around 500 BCE.

Exactly.

So can I help?

You're on vacation.

Trust me, this would be a
vacation from my vacation.

All right, well, have these.

Thank you.

And we'll make a start.

You're late.

I'm sorry.

But I heard that being
on time is very American.

Sounds like my mother.

Father Adinos christened me, and
he's marrying Alex and Chris.

Welcome.

Thank you.

The church looks lovely.

So a small simple
ceremony might work there.

Really?

Maybe.

I mean, it mean something,
special to you, to us.

It's history.

It's the history
that's getting to you.

Where are we going?

You didn't think this trip was
going to be all wedding tasks

and managing my crazy
family, did you?

I mean, where would
I get that idea from?

You're saying you're
not enjoying the family

dysfunction.

I am enjoying it
because I agree with you.

And you put fun in
dysfunction, my love.

,, you're
saying the sweetest words.

This is my fiancee, Ilana.

Ilana, so happy to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Come aboard.

OK.

Thank you.

Are you ready for some fun?

Yeah.

Petrus and I are friends
from ,,

elementary school.

As students, we used
to steal my father's boat

and go fishing.

Now my kids take my boat,
and I pretend not to notice.

Well, I don't blame them.

Your boat is beautiful.

I bet you miss this, huh?

Sure, but I take a lot
of sailing in Boston.

But it's nothing like this.

You know, my dad
taught me to sail.

Most of the time, it would
be just me and him out here.

And although he's always with
me, I feel him more here.

So if my mom gets
the vineyard, she's

going to build a
hotel around it.

Speaking of, have you been
able to talk to her yet?

I'm sorry.

I didn't.

I thought we were
figuring out what we want.

Yeah, no, no, no, we are.

I mean, I guess I never
really thought I would

be considering the church, so--

And maybe I do want
to have a Greek wedding.

I realize that
this is part of me.

In the States, I always have
the feeling of being separate.

You never told me that before.

I spent many years
being Greek Mike.

But here, I am just..

And I want to be married
that's who I really am.

Well, I definitely want you
to feel seen, especially by me.

But our wedding does need
to be about both of us.

Yes, but part of us is
me, and part of me is this.

And I want the same
for you, for you

to feel represented and seen.

I appreciate you saying that.

We'll figure it out.

Where's your mother necklace?

Oh, no, it must
have fallen off.

What?

OK, doesn't matter.

We'll buy you another one.

No, I'm happy that he's
sharing this with me.

I just-- I wonder why
he never told me before,

that he feels like Greek
Mike, that he feels separate.

I mean, does that mean that
he feels separate from me

because I don't fully know
him or understand him?

Of course, he
doesn't mean that.

It's just a lot.

The big family, big
cultures, big personalities.

Just feels like there's
a prescribed way

to do everything,
especially with weddings.

Well, that's tradition.

Speaking of tradition, do we
have any special Albas family

traditions?

Ziti birthdays,
Christmas baking?

No, I know those.

I mean cultural or
historical or religious.

Was there something
that you did that was

special at your wedding or--

I'm sorry, never mind.

No.

I just feel that
love, weddings--

well, maybe I'm not the best
person to be asking for advice.

That's not very
comforting, mom.

What's so funny?

It's just an old Greek joke.

I love a good joke.

OK,

So
the cow has the lamb,

do you want to go out
with me on Easter.

And lamb response, no,
I can't, I'm spinning.

OK, it's a bad joke.

It's hilarious in Greek.

I bet.

Ilana.

Yes.

Why you no make us
great grandbabies.

Maybe we die soon.

They say this to everyone.

So what should we do today?

Go to the beach, hiking?

Ilana, there you are.

You sleep so late,
like a teenager.

They've all been
waiting to meet you.

Oh, you know what?

That would be lovely.

Except I booked a tasting at the
taverna for the bachelorette.

I will come with you.

They will take good care
of you if I'm there.

You know what, that's OK.

No, no, I want
to help, really.

And Mikale can come too.

Mama, Ilana's got it.

I think it is so fun
that you're hosting this.

A bachelorette party--
it's so American.

Excuse me.

I'm sorry.

This isn't what we ordered.

Yes, it is.

This is for the
bachelorette cake.

Well, what about the dinner?

Oh, I finalized that yesterday
when you were with your friend.

Now we just pick dessert.

And as we're
here, why don't you

pick the cake for your wedding?

Mama, is this a cake tasting?

Well, we're tasting cake.

But we're tasting
cake because you booked

us a cake tasting, right?

I'm just trying to help.

Mama, this is
Ilana and my wedding.

I'm overstepping.

I'm sorry.

I always do this.

But I'm just a silly
old Greek widow

who just loves her
children too much.

Mama, we know that
you are trying to help.

But it's too much.

OK, I'll do better.

I promise.

But as we're here,
let's eat some cake.

So which cake you like the best?

The chocolate.

Really, not the strawberry?

No, it was very sweet.

OK.

You know, I'm
going to go order

the flowers for
the bachelorette?

I already ordered them.

Well, then I'm going to go
pick out the party favors.

I can come with you.

No, you know, I'd really
love some alone time.

Alone time.

Another American concept.

See you.

Hi.

I'm picking up a dress
for the Atlas wedding.

It's very purple.

Yes, I have it here.

Yep, that's the one.

Also, your other
dress is ready.

What other dress?

This one.

OK.

Thank you.

Ilana, there you are.

Did you buy me a wedding
dress when I asked you not to?

You said you liked it.

No, you said you liked it.

I said my mom is going
to design my dress.

Well, maybe she can make your
dress for different special--

Athena, please, you need
to respect my boundaries.

Ilana, I don't
mean to upset you.

You know I love you.

I would never do
anything to hurt you.

But don't you think you're
being a little dramatic?

Dramatic.

Oh, so now you're
gaslighting me?

What's going on here?

Ilana says I'm lampgasing her.

Gaslighting.

Gaslining.

Gaslighting.

What does it even mean?

It means you take
every situation,

and you twist it so that
you end up the victim.

Is what do you think of me?

No.

No, Athena, I know
you mean well, OK?

But you need to
return the dress.

Are you OK?

I'm sorry about my mom.

I was worried about this.

Look, I understand that
she has good intentions.

But she's driving me crazy.

And this doesn't seem
like an issue that's

going to go away when we leave.

I'd like to hear what you think.

Yeah.

Well, this cupid-like figure
is most certainly arrows.

That's what I thought too.

Yeah.

Can I?

Yeah, of course.

This female figure is probably
Eros' mother Aphrodite.

So it could be the
Aphrodite arrow psyche men.

Yeah.

Wouldn't know without
the rest of the pieces.

Well, let's find them.

All right.

I feel bad you're spending
your vacation working.

Don't.

It feels so good to be back on
a dig site, especially with you.

And Mike's family
is wonderful, but it

is nice to have a little break.

What's the gossip?

Nothing, just some
drama with his mom.

Oh, what's she like?

She's vivacious and
fierce and has a huge heart

and has already named
my unborn children.

And I understand that
Mike's in a tough spot.

But it's strange to
see him like this.

Anyway, enough about me.

What about you?

How's life here?

Yeah, it's good.

I mean, I've been
here two years.

I love Greece.

But also, I'm very
ready to leave.

I've lived on three different
continents in the last 10

years, and my sister and
her kids and my parents

are all in Rhode
Island, and Brown

has a faculty spot opening up.

You're going to teach?

Well, I'm only past my first
interview, but hopefully.

You love teaching, right?

Yeah, I love it.

But I actually have the
opposite story of you.

So I did my field year in
Egypt and some dig trips.

But otherwise, I've pretty
much always been in Boston.

I wish I would have
been on site more.

Well, the sand
is always sandier.

Ilana, can I speak to you?

I want to apologize for
gasolining you yesterday.

I know.

I can be a little--

what's the word-- over--

Overbearing?

No.

Overly sensitive to
other people's feelings.

It's because I love so much.

I've been a mother for decades,
but I'm only just now learning

how to be a mother-in-law.

So please be patient with me.

Of course.

Also, I returned the dress.

I didn't get a full refund
because I had it altered,

but that was my doing.

Are you hungry?

Lunch is being served.

I'll be up in a bit.

So pretty.

So these will be for the tables.

What do you think?

Yeah, they're nice.

My mom likes carnations.

Did your mom make all the
decisions for your wedding?

What?

No, nothing.

I just-- seems like she
has a pretty big impact

on your choices.

Doesn't your mom
have an impact?

Yeah, of course.

I mean, my mom's my best friend.

So--

Your best friend?

This is just the way it is.

I'm sure my mom
told you Atlas means to carry.

So we carry on with
our traditions and also

the sacrifices
that go with them.

It's a lot to carry.

Sorry, but I want to redo it.

I'll use the carnations for
the in, but for my wedding,

I want the roses.

Suits you.

Really?

No.

Atlas.

We're here.

We'll meet you guys inside.

OK.

I thought we could use this.

A Mati bracelet.

I'll protect you,
and you protect me?

Promise.

One's missing.

That's OK.

It's not a big deal.

No, it's a bad omen.

Well, it would be if
we were superstitious.

Luckily, we're not.

I will protect you even
with one bead missing.

I would love that.

This is a Stefana, a crown.

It's for the crowning
ceremony which

is the highlight of
the Greek wedding.

They're connected by a ribbon
to symbolize a union, two

lives becoming one in eternity.

Because what is bound
can never be unbound.

Well, unless you
cut the ribbon.

I'm kidding.

I was kidding.

So which crown is yours?

I don't know.

I think I like this one.

And it does go with
my wedding dress.

But we kind of like this one,
something a bit more simple,

you know?

So what do you think?

I think it's our wedding.

So if my mom
gets this property,

this will be her next
hotel, nestled on a winery.

There are definitely easier
properties to develop,

but this has history.

My dad took my mom grape
picking here on the first date.

That's so special.

I'm a little bit jealous
of your family's connection

to Santorini.

Your history is entwined.

It's like you have
a sense of place,

a commitment to the past.

That's what
tradition is, right?

Then your mom asked me about
my family's traditions,

and it made me realize
that I don't really

know a lot about my
dad or his family

or that whole side
of my history.

And it never used
to bother me before,

but now I think it kind of does.

I've always
wondered how you're

so interested in the past
and yet not your own.

It's not that
I'm not interested.

It's just that it's always
been, you know, kind of painful.

We'll make her own history.

This is Ana Cirtico, a
special wine from Santorini.

It's unique because of the
mineral content of the soil.

I just realized that if
we get this property,

we can make our own wine.

We as in like you and me we
or like you and your mom we?

Well, I'll help my mom.

Yeah, I know.

But can you do that remotely?

I hope so, but I don't know.

What are you trying to say?

Just that something
shifting in me,

and I want to be honest
about how I'm feeling.

Well, I appreciate
you being honest.

Thank you for understanding.

,,
would you like a drink?

Why, thank you.

Where did you come from?

Where did you come from?

Straight from Mount
Olympus into your arms.

Can we just stay like
this and stare at each other

the rest of the night?

That sounds wonderful.

Our latest discovery.

Mount Olympus?

That's my guess.

So we have Aphrodite
and Eros probably

at Aphrodite's palace
on Mount Olympus.

What is that?

It could be another figure.

Possibly.

Maybe Psyche.

But we need to find
the rest to be sure.

You want to dig today?

I wish I could.

But I told Mike I'd spend
the afternoon with him,

and then I'm hosting Alex's
bachelorette tonight.

Oh, no worries.

I'll walk you out.

So some good news.

I scheduled my second
interview with Brown.

Very exciting.

Yeah.

I mean, it's two three rounds.

But if this goes well--

but also, I decided that
whether or not I get the job,

I'm definitely heading back
to the States in the fall.

Who's going to
replace you here?

I don't know.

Do you want to apply?

You're more than qualified.

I mean, that would be amazing.

But I don't think I can.

Why?

You always said you wish
to spend more time on site.

Yeah, but my whole
life's in Boston, you know.

My mom, my friends, my job.

And things are much
better with Mike's mom.

But they'll be even better
with ocean between us.

Gotcha.

I'll see you.

See you.

There she is, our
American maid of honor.

We're doing our job.

What's all this?

They're
candy for the wedding guests.

It's a Greek custom.

That's so sweet, pun intended.

Here, I'll set you up.

OK.

Also, I wanted to
tell you, Chris and I

discussed our
travel plans again.

And he wants to do it, like now.

Wow.

I know.

But is it crazy to
just leave our lives

and go to another country
and not know where we'll be?

No.

I mean, Mike did it.

Yeah, but that's the problem.

What do you mean?

I mean, I'm afraid that my
mom will be worried that Chris

and I will do what Mike did.

Why?

What did Mike do?

Well, after my
father passed, Mike

told my mom that he would finish
his year in Boston, his job,

and then come back home.

But then he met you.

So-- anyway, should
I talk to her?

Yes, definitely.

I mean, she'll understand.

Or she'll understand in time.

Look, it's your life, right?

So I wanted to tell you that
I changed the wedding flowers.

Why?

Because I realized
that I want roses.

OK, carnations are tradition.

But if you want roses, fine.

Also, Chris and I will be
taking a break from the hotel.

To do what?

To go to the States, do
something different, only

for a little bit.

And I can get you an
entry manager if you want.

I don't want a manager.

I want a daughter, my daughter.

Alex I know, this is a
time of change and change

can be confusing.

But your life is here,
your job, your family.

You know, Ilana said something
interesting about her mom.

She said that her mom
is her best friend.

What an American concept.

Parents are not
supposed to be friends.

They're supposed to be parents.

Oh, it's a real estate agent.

My love, you cannot drink ouzo
in front of this view and look

so serious.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

It's just something Alex said.

Did you stay in Boston for me?

What do you mean?

I mean, if you hadn't
met me, would you

have moved back to Greece?

I mean, this is home.

Did you always feel this way?

Did you always know that
you would move back here

and you just didn't tell me?

Ilana, I didn't lie to you.

I never lied to you.

I know.

I'm just wondering
why we never talked

about this stuff
before, where we'd live,

our wedding, what we
envision for our future.

Are you having doubts?

No.

Really, no.

But if you're worried,
you just have to tell me.

I know.

Hi.

Hi!

This is my cousin
in Canberra, Lea.

She just arrived.

I've heard so much about you.

Lovely to meet you.

Thank you for letting me
temporarily do your job.

My Obada and my maid of honor.

Now I'm ready to get married.

Oh, and Ilana, thank
you so much for this.

It's perfect, even
if you're making

me wear this ridiculous crown.

It's an American tradition,
as our embarrassing toasts.

So--

Please, no toasts.

Everyone, if I could
please have your attention.

Alex, I have always
wanted a sister.

And now I finally have one.

Yamas to that.

Yamas!

Yamas.

Alexandra, my dreams came true
when God gave me a daughter.

But I'm very happy to
share that in addition

to being my daughter
from now, you will also

be my business partner
because my offer on Gavaros

was accepted.

Mikale, Alexandra, and I
will do this thing together

as partners.

Ilana, this is news to me too.

But are you going into a
partnership with your mom

here in Santorini?

I just found out about this.

I don't even know what
being partners means.

But don't you think this is
all part of her plan to get

you to move back to Greece?

Maybe.

But maybe it's not a bad thing.

And maybe we can moved
here for a year or two.

I knew this was coming.

Because it makes sense.

How does it make sense when
our entire life is in Boston?

But our life isn't in
Boston because part of my life

is here.

Is it too much to ask
for you to come here

with me for a year or two?

No, no, it's not
too much to ask.

It just everything here
is yours, your home,

your language, your family.

And it would be me relying
on you for all of that.

But isn't that what
a relationship is?

Us relying on each other.

Again, you sleep so late.

I've been waiting
for you to wake up.

I'm making baklava for
after the rehearsals,

and I want to teach you.

Well, actually,
I'm looking for Mike.

He's gone to Gavaros to
meet with the contractors.

He'll be home soon.

So we have time to make baklava.

That is a very nice dress.

Thank you.

My mom made it for me.

It's great.

I get to teach you the way
my mother-in-law taught me.

No, no, no, you put
butter every time.

Right, butter.

Ooh, my mother-in-law.

She was tough.

You can't imagine.

Well, I think I can.

We were two very
strong personalities.

We butt heads a lot which
was a waste because I wanted

us to get along, you know.

I wanted us to have
a good relationship.

But it was very hard, especially
after she came to live with us.

She lived with you?

Oh, yes after Nikola's father
died, she moved in with us.

It's the Greek way.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no,
no, you need more feeling.

You know, actually, I like
it with a little less filling.

It makes it crispier.

Yes, but this recipe
needs extra filling.

Hi.

Ah, baklava.

So much filling
just how I like it.

I'm stealing you away.

Wait.

Hey, hey, we're baking.

Well, we will be
right back-lava.

Bye.

Bye.

Actually, we won't.

Kids.

I was up all night thinking.

And Ilana, I love you.

And I know we have
a lot to figure out.

But it doesn't
change how I feel.

So I was thinking, what if we
forget about the wedding drama?

You mean like not get married?

No, no, I meant elope.

We don't have to plan or wait.

We can just do it now.

Like right now?

Maybe not this exact minute.

But why not?

You can't just
suddenly get married.

We've been together
almost two years.

Two years is not that long.

Plus, we're in the middle
of arguing about a wedding

and where we're going to live.

I didn't think
we were arguing.

I thought we were discussing.

That's what my
parents used to say.

But Ilana, we're
not your parents.

And I know that
divorce was messy

and your dad leaving
was horrible.

But I'm not him, I won't leave.

How can you know that?

I know you love me, and I
know that you guard yourself.

And I'm trying to be patient.

But I don't know how
much longer I can wait.

Much longer you?

Just proposed a week ago.

It's not about the proposal.

It seems like I'm trying
to convince you to love me.

Let's get to the reharsal.

So what did you think?

Maybe New York or Boston?

Too cold.

California.

Too hot.

Hi.

You look beautiful.

Oh, how are you feeling?

You nervous?

Well, I am a
little bit nervous.

I'm nervous about the actual
wedding and the guests.

And I feel like I'm
forgetting things

and I'm getting things wrong.

But about Chris,
I'm not nervous.

He's probably the only thing I'm
completely sure of in my life.

Excuse me.

In Greek weddings,
everything has a meaning.

The priest starts
with a brief welcome.

Then the blessing of the rings.

You bless the rings three
times, then come the Stefana.

With the ribbon you can't cut.

Never ever never never
until the end of time.

Then the wine for the
sharing of their lives.

And finally, it's a yes dance.

These are the first steps of
a couple as husband and wife.

I never knew you were
such a traditional guy.

Do I surprise you?

Yeah, I think you do.

Ilana, are you all right?

No, actually,
I'm not all right.

What's wrong?

I don't know.

Two years we've
been together, and I

feel like I'm just now
discovering things about Mike

that I never knew,
like who he really is.

And he's a wonderful man.

But how could I have not
seen these things before?

It's all just a
bit overwhelming.

Our cultures, our
upbringings, the family--

You're saying it's us.

No, no, that is
not what I'm saying.

Ilana, I love you.

I love you, Athena.

And I know you love me.

But if we're really being
honest with ourselves,

I feel like there was
always a piece of you

that really felt like I
would never fully fit in

with your family.

And maybe now I'm
starting to wonder

if you were really right.

Ilana, no.

I did have my doubts, but
they were never about you

not belonging.

It was about you not
wanting to belong.

I always get the feeling that
you want to keep yourself

apart, distant from us.

My son loves you desperately.

He would do anything for you.

And yet whenever I
see you two together,

it's always like you're
keeping him at an arm's length

like you do the rest of us.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

No, I didn't realize
I was doing that.

I'm really sorry.

I know I'm not easy.

But I'm just trying
to get close to you.

Mike is lucky to have you.

He needs his family.

Ilana, you're his family.

Or you're supposed to be.

You look stunning.

Thanks.

What?

It's just, my mom
picked this dress.

And I wonder what
would I have picked

if it had been my choice.

Well, that's a
good question to ask.

And it still is your
choice, unless it's

too late to replace the dress.

Then just remember
that there'll be

plenty of choices
to be made ahead.

Hey you.

Hey.

Are you feeling all right?

You sure?

Ilana, I have a
surprise for you.

More family has arrived.

Mom?

What?

How were you here?

Oh, Athena called
me yesterday,

or I guess still today for me.

I don't know when it is.

I'm jetlagged.

Anyways, Athena called me
and asked me to the wedding.

We are happy you are here.

Athena, thank you.

My pleasure.

But don't forget, we invited
you to the wedding months ago.

Oh, I know.

Thank you.

But I would have felt
like I was intruding.

There is no
intruding with family.

Watch out.

She means it.

So what are we doing today?

Well, I was going
to go to the dig site

and Katherine finally
assembled the amphora.

Do you want to come?

Of course.

Athena, do you want to come?

Oh, no, no, no, no, I'm fine.

I have so much to do for
the welcome dinner tonight.

Please come.

OK.

So it is Psyche
accomplishing the fourth task.

I'm lost.

Catch me up.

Well, Aphrodite was
the goddess of love

who had a son named Eros.

And Psyche was a
beautiful mortal woman.

Who Eros fell
madly in love with.

And they married and
they lived very happily

until she betrayed
Eros trust and then

he moved back with his mother.

Forcing Psyche to Aphrodite's
palace to beg for Eros back.

So clever Aphrodite, she sets
Psyche for impossible tasks

to win Eros back.

But Psyche accomplished
the task, the fourth one

being to descend
into the underworld

and bringing back a box of
beauty ointment for Aphrodite.

And then what happened?

Well, Zeus rewarded Psyche
by turning her into a God

so she could live with
Eros on Mount Olympus.

So it was a
happily ever after.

Not for Aphrodite.

Speaking of moving
to Mount Olympus,

did you give any more thought
to apply into the job?

Oh, I'm trying to
get Ilana to apply

for my job to replace me here.

Hey, Chris.

Have you seen Mike?

Yeah.

Last I saw, he went for
a walk to your viewpoint.

Thank you.

Hey.

Hey you.

I was hoping
I'd find you here.

Did your mom talk to you?

Talk to me about what?

So Katherine is
leaving her field site,

and she suggested that I apply.

That could be perfect.

Sorry.

When did this happen?

A few days ago.

And you didn't tell me?

Well, I wanted time
to think about it.

OK.

I have to get ready
for the welcome dinner.

Sorry.

Mike.

May I?

Please, sit.

Thank you again for having me.

Honestly, you don't know
how happy I am you are here.

Well, I'm grateful
that you offered.

You know, Ilana has
a strong personality.

She doesn't like to let on
when she's having a tough time.

But she's also never
been very good at hiding

what she's feeling.

We love Ilana.

She's going to be
part of our family.

We want her to be happy.

I know.

It's just she's never
had a big family.

It's all new to her.

So it'll be quite an adjustment.

So how is Mike doing?

Oh, he's hiding it
too, and he's good at it.

But a mother knows.

He's confused.

He's concerned.

Why do they have to
make it so difficult, eh?

They certainly put
us through turmoil.

We're parents.

We love when they love,
we hurt when they hurt,

and we know when
our child needs us.

And so we pray that
we can guide them.

Yeah, we just nudge them
in the right direction

to make sure that they find
the happiness they deserve.

You understand me exactly.

It's tough, this parent thing.

If only they knew.

You look beautiful.

And tomorrow, you
start a new chapter.

You make a home, a family,
partner in the hotel.

No, that's not going
to happen, at least

not when you want it to.

Chris and I are
going to the states.

You're leaving me?

You're my daughter.

You're an Atlas.

Yes.

And the Atlas' were
burdened with carrying

the weight of the world
on their shoulders.

I know.

Well, that's what
being your daughter

feels like sometimes, like I've
got the weight of the world

on my shoulders.

I'm your mother.

Yeah.

But I wish you were
also my friend.

Come in.

Hey.

Hey.

Guess what Alex has me doing.

A little last minute
wedding dress redesign.

Oh, honey.

I'm sorry.

I feel like this
is all my fault.

Like I haven't been the
best model of commitment.

Mom, I'm an adult.
Unfortunately, I can't still

blame my stuff on you.

But I also--

I know I can't live
like this anymore,

pretending like the
past doesn't exist,

but also praying that
it doesn't happen again.

Well, I don't
want that either.

You know, my wedding, Well,
it was the happiest day

of my life.

I wore a cap sleeve lace dress
that I designed with my mom.

Oh, it was hideous by today's
standards, but I loved it.

And until now when I
thought about my wedding,

all I could remember was
the pain that followed.

But now, I remember
how beautiful it was,

how happy I was,
how good I looked.

And I don't want to let the
pain take that away anymore, OK?

Mike, hey.

I needed to tell
you that I'm sorry.

I know I've been
distant and guarded.

It's just, this trip has
brought up a lot of issues.

This trip didn't suddenly
bring up all these issues.

You've always had them.

You asked why we never
discuss about our wedding

or where we'd live or
our future together.

It's because you didn't want to.

Why didn't you tell me
about your job opportunity

here on Santorini?

Maybe it's because you
don't really want it.

Maybe you don't really want me.

That's not true.

It feels like you're
looking for a reason to leave.

No, because I wasn't ready.

If you're not
ready for a wedding,

how can you be ready
for a marriage?

Are you-- are you
breaking up with me?

I don't know.

But I'm wondering if this--

we just don't work.

Ilana, are you
sure you want to go?

I think Mike
wants me to go, mom.

Oh, honey, he didn't say that.

Yeah, but he said a
lot of other things,

that I'm not ready and he
doesn't think this can work.

And what do you think?

I want him to be wrong.

But I think if I'm not ready,
then it's time for me to leave.

I mean, why have
I been so scared?

Maybe he is right.

Maybe instead of being
terrified about being left,

I should have been more
terrified about being

the one who leaves.

I just-- I wish there was
some sort of guarantee.

Oh, honey.

No one knows how it's
going to work out,

at least not until it's passed.

But you can't live your
life looking backwards,

not like I did, and not
in your personal life.

And look, don't you
think by leaving

it just proves him right?

Mom, I don't want
to hurt him anymore.

I know.

I know I'm late.

But the church needed me and
then the caterer needed--

What is this?

This is not what we planned.

Because I'm not wearing
my hair down anymore.

Oh, also, I had Susie
alter my dress, made it

more like the dress I wanted.

Good.

It's your wedding.

You should do what you want to.

Alexandra, I know
I can be a little--

what's the word-- overbearing.

And I'm sorry because I don't
want to be just your mama.

I want to be your friend.

Where is Ilana?

Ilana's not coming
to the wedding.

She's going back to Boston.

She and Mike are taking
space or something.

Taking space?

Breaking up?

I'll be back.

Yes.

Please, don't go.

No, I've caused enough drama.

Causing drama is not a
reason to leave Greece.

It's a reason you belong here.

Anyway, I brought you
a little something.

It's probably too late, but
Psyche, Eros, and Aphrodite,

the original monster-in-law.

I come from a long line.

Anyway, when I
saw it, I thought,

what if Aphrodite didn't
set Psyche those tasks

so she would fail,
what if she said to her

those tasks so she would learn.

What do you mean?

I mean, maybe I believe
she wanted to teach her

daughter-in-law how to
persevere, how to say no,

how to let go of
the things you love,

but also how to
keep a hold of them.

Anyway, I'm going to
meddle one last time,

and then I promise never again.

You and Mike belong together.

I know I have made it
very difficult for you,

and I'm very sorry.

But I promise, if you
give it another chance,

I will be on my best behavior.

But if you want me to be out
of the picture, I will do it.

No, no, Athena,
I don't want that.

I don't.

But I would do it because
I want Mike to be happy,

and he's happy with you.

No, he's not happy because
I've really hurt him.

That's happens.

That's not when you stop loving.

That's when you
love the hardest.

How much longer
till the wedding?

It's supposed to
start in 3 hours.

So maybe five or six.

Will you help me?

Excuse me.

Where are we going?

You are following
your mother because she

knows what is right.

Which is?

Look.

I think maybe you
should go to her.

I'm just saying.

I agree.

What are you doing here?

I was pulled here.

Really, I was, because
I could finally

feel what you were
talking about,

that guiding
feeling, that knowing

that something is so right,
that pull to come home to you.

I'm sorry I messed
everything up.

It wasn't just this.

Trip was a lot of pressure.

It was unrealistic.

And I got scared.

And I get it.

I'm scared too.

But I'm more scared
of losing you.

Me too.

And I know that we have
a lot to figure out

like where we'll be,
how we'll be, your job,

my job, our families.

But I really do believe that
we can figure it out together.

And we can't just
run when it gets hard.

We have to protect each other.

Yes, always.

So will you marry me again and
sort of for the first time?

Oh, speaking of
marriage, we do kind of

have a wedding to get to.

Yeah.

Let's go.

Mike, you are my light, my pull,
my best friend, and my family.

Our journey has taken us
across oceans and countries

to get us right to
where we are today--

together.

I want you to know that I
am willing to go anywhere

that our hearts lead us because
as long as we're together,

I'm home.

Ilana, ditto.

You can't ditto
our wedding vows.

OK, fair enough.

Ilana, when I first met
you, I realized what

I had been missing in my life.

I would give you the
world if I could.

And while maybe I can't give you
that, I can give you my world.

I can give you my commitments
to our world, wherever

it takes us.

I love you too.

And I'm happy we had this
small simple wedding.

Well, I think we have
different opinions on what

simple is.

I'm so glad I
brought them together.