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[stirring music]

[singing in french]

For our full menu, we are going to be offering a fun twist

on our traditional French fare, something

I call Je T'aime Paris.

Now, for those of our diners who are not Francophiles,

that means I love Paris.

Of course, we are going to be offering

our diners their favorite homemade meals

just like mom used to make.

We'll have a sandwich version of the coq au vin.

And Ella, you will be excited to learn

that your [speaking french] has made it on to the menu.

That is a croque monsieur with comté cheese, Ella's brainchild

and it is fantastic.

We are now going to take a one-hour break

to get the presentation set up and the testing.

Use that time to peruse your packets.

And if you have any questions at all, you know where to find me.

Keep your head up.

We all know you should have gotten that promotion

but you'll get the next one.

Will I?

Can't wait to try your sandwich.

Never had comté.

Really?

[sighs] Changed my life.

A cheese changed your life?

Mm-hmm.

I was 22.

I had just graduated college and I was

working at the sandwich shop.

I saved all the money I made and just

blew it on two weeks in Paris.

[moans]

It was the best.

I have photos actually, somewhere.

The first thing I did when I got there was visit a fromagerie,

buy some cheese, and had a picnic by the Seine.

Aww.

I know.

I was a baby.

That bite of comté made me feel like I got dropped into my body.

Hmm.

[phone beeps]

Your mom found you another condo?

Yeah, she won't give up.

And you just won't say no.

Yeah.

Come back hungry.

[playful music]

So isn't it gorgeous?

Mm-hmm.

So much light.

And the neighborhood is skyrocketing.

Schools around here, all 10's.

It's great.

I mean, I don't have children, mama.

I'm well aware.

But you buy a home for future you.

Plus, the sellers are highly motivated, meaning divorcing.

Ella, the condo is a gem.

Gosh, I really appreciate all the effort

you put into finding this place but it

just doesn't feel like me.

What would feel like you?

[sighs] I don't know.

I know you're scared.

It's a big step but it's time to commit.

Buy a home, build equity.

You keep gunning for a promotion, freeze your eggs.

Freeze my eggs?

The thing is, honey, [sighs] we only get one life.

[playful music]

[stirring music]

[chatter]

Yeah, you're right?

You know what I mean.

Oh, just in time.

Hi.

[phone beeps]

[sighs] Thank you.

I am glad they chose my [speaking french]

Hmm.

Oh, yes.

Fantastic.

[exclaims]

[playful music]

Not what you hoped for?

It's a little different from what I pitched.

Well, you how we do things here.

There's research and development.

[phone ringing]

Hmm?

So not the life changer?

I'm not sure we can legally call this cheese.

[moans] Trés bien.

[chatter]

[sighs]

[moaning]

FRIEND: Are you OK, girl?

I'm just realizing that comté I had in Paris,

that was the happiest time of my life.

What if I'm never that happy again?

What if this is it?

What if this is the happiest I'm ever going to be?

I can't live like that.

Corporate ladders, and plastic cheese, and flash frozen eggs.

- Ella, sweetie. - What?

You were sounding burnt out.

You just need a vacation.

[stirring music]

I do need a vacation.

[chuckles] Yes.

Yes!

Yes!

FRIEND: No.

Ella.

Yeah?

Where are you going?

Paris.

[upbeat music]

Oh, pardon me.

[singing in french]

I'm very sorry.

[vocalizing]

[singing in french]

Oh, [speaking french]

[singing in french]

Oh.

[speaking french]

Bonjour.

[sighs]

[chuckles]

[speaking french]

I speak English.

ELLA: Oh, that's helpful.

Although, it's good for me to practice my French.

But maybe not good for me.

[chuckles] OK.

Let me guess, you're American.

Yes, I'm from the States.

Well, apologies, but I don't sell cheese in a can.

Thank you for the disclaimer.

I am actually looking for comté.

It has a special place in my heart.

As it should.

Comté as a special cheese.

It's aged for up to two years in mountainside caves.

So when will you be eating it?

As soon as I get outside.

And for how many people?

Just me.

What are you writing.

Name of the cheese maker and its origin, of course.

Hmm, of course.

Hmm.

My name is Ella so you'll remember me when I come back

for more fromage, monsieur?

Not ready to share the personal details of your name?

Pardon?

Nothing.

No.

Oh.

Holy smokes.

Yeah, the euro is strong.

ELLA: [chuckles] All good.

[device beeps]

[speaking french]

[sighs] Thank you.

[upbeat music]

[singing in french]

[speaking french]

[speaking french]

No, I was just asking if you wanted me to take your photo.

Oh, thank you very-- merci beaucoup.

I have gotten it already.

But that's very gallant of you.

As Moliere declared, "Frenchmen have an unlimited

capacity for gallantry."

I believe the rest of the quote is, "And indulge

it on every occasion."

[speaking french] I'm impressed.

[chuckles] So you are just visiting Paris?

Do you need a tour guide?

Are you offering to be one?

Are you flirting with me?

Are you flirting with me?

No, I'm just being civil.

Oh.

Well, what you call civil, we call coquette in the States.

[speaking french] [chuckles] I have to go

but can I get your number?

[dramatic music]

I'm only staying two weeks.

Thank you.

[speaking french]

Adieu.

I think I'll stick to au revoir.

[sighs] It's Ella.

I'm here about the sublet.

CLOTILDE: Oui.

[speaking french]

Bonjour.

I'm Clotilde.

I'm Ella.

No, no, no, the French don't hug.

We just-- [speaking french] Come in.

This is the flat.

Oh, it's beautiful.

CLOTILDE: Yeah, I know.

I have a love of beauty, a need for it really.

Plus, there is so much history here.

I was raised in this flat and now it's mine.

[chuckles] ELLA: Aww.

- Are your parents-- - Dead?

No.

Or not that I've heard.

[chuckles] No, my dad has been in meditation

for the last 15 years.

[chuckles] And my mom is in the Seychelles with her new husband.

I think her fourth.

Oh.

Well, this would be [speaking french]

Hey.

Oh.

I love it.

It's perfect.

- I want it. - [speaking french]

Yes, please.

Oui, oui.

And I'm a great roommate.

I'm out early in the morning in case you work from home.

[sighs] I don't work.

How do you make that possible?

Family money.

[chuckles] And you?

Yes, I work at a restaurant food chain.

It's called Bistro Bon Vivant.

CLOTILDE: Oh.

Oh, mon dieu.

No, that horrid fake French place?

Come on.

[sighs] I went to one in the States and I remember

there were escargot tacos?

[sighs] That was not my idea.

But I can tell you that the escargot

is made out of cod, if that makes you feel any better.

It doesn't.

So you're on vacation in Paris, right?

Yes.

Well, sort of.

I guess I'm looking for something.

CLOTILDE: For what?

I don't know exactly.

Oh, thank you.

[speaking french]

I've got great friends, and a good job, family,

and everything I could ever want,

except the joy of having any of it.

[sighs] [speaking french] We all feel that way sometimes.

But there is no place better than Paris to find joy.

So you will move in today.

Santé.

Santé.

[upbeat music]

MAN: Bonjour.

Bonjour.

Merci.

[singing in french]

WOMAN: [speaking french] Bonjour.

Bonjour.

[speaking french]

WOMAN: Do you speak English?

Yes, but I'm working on my French.

So what can I get for you?

[singing in french]

This one.

Bonjour.

What can I get you?

Won't anyone in Paris speaks to me in French?

Probably not.

Oh.

SERGE: [speaking french] I see you're back.

You remembered.

Did you enjoy the comté?

Enjoyed?

I reveled.

That comté is why I came to Paris.

It was well worth the airfare.

You came to Paris for cheese?

I came to Paris for the experience

that I have while eating cheese.

So that's what I'm going to do.

I'm going to spend the next two weeks just gorging on dairy.

Yeah, stock up on that feeling.

[moans]

[clicks teeth]

I'll probably do some other things

too, museums and shopping.

Do you offer cheese making courses?

I have always wanted to learn how to make cheese.

No, I don't.

So you're going to do all that and then what?

And then I'm going to go home and hope that 10 days in Paris

cured total corporate burnout.

Good luck with that.

So what would you like today?

Cheddar, perhaps?

Your disdain is palpable and noted.

What's wrong with cheddar?

Nothing, except, I mean, there are so many cheeses in the world

and Americans eat only cheddar.

That's not true.

We also eat mozzarella.

Oh.

ELLA: In stick form and in deep dish pizza.

I see your point.

SERGE: [laughs] So what would you like today?

Dealer's choice.

How about a mimolette?

Sounds mysterious.

[soothing music]

You know, if any cheese is going to change your life,

this would be the one.

Do you say that from personal experience?

[device beeping]

Voila.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

[playful music]

You know, I like cheddar.

I like it on apple pie.

I like it on Buffalo wings.

I like it on a chili dog.

You know, you really should rethink your cheddar shade,

Monsieur--

[playful music]

Fromage.

[singing in french]

[phone beeps]

- Do you speak English? - Oui.

- Yes. - Oh, you do.

- I do. - Oh, you sound American.

Yeah, I am. [chuckles]

Great. Sorry to bother you.

Yeah.

Can you tell me where the Place des Vosges is?

The Place des Vosges?

Yes.

This is the Place des Vosges.

I'm in it?

You're in it.

Oh, lord. All right.

Thank you very much.

[chuckles]

Are you here for work or vacation?

Well--

Don't do both.

Really, if you're here, try to be like the French

and have a proper holiday.

All right.

[chuckles] I'm Anya, by the way.

Oh, hi, I'm Ella.

Hi.

I'm sorry.

Well, from one American to another, turn off

and really allow yourself to recharge while you're here.

OK.

Thanks.

I actually came here on vacation and voila,

ended up a Parisian.

- Really? - Yeah.

Wow!

Oh, my group is back.

Excuse me.

Well, try to enjoy Paris, Ella.

Thanks.

Hi, guys.

All righty.

So we have made it to the Place des Vosges.

Place des Vosges.

ANYA: And during the 17th and 18th century,

it was epicenter of French nobility, originally

built under King Henry IV.

[soothing music]

Bonjour.

[speaking french]

I come bearing cheese.

Oh, from that handsome grump of a cheesemonger

down the street?

Do you know him?

CLOTILDE: I know everyone, baby.

What is his name?

CLOTILDE: I have the perfect champagne for the cheese.

So how was your day?

I woke up excited.

I ate a piece of cheese that didn't taste like the machinery

it came from.

Mm-hmm.

And then I realized, [sighs] I'm delusional.

[upbeat music]

CLOTILDE: Why?

[sighs] I thought I was going to escape my life and come here

for two weeks, and then go home and suddenly,

everything would be different.

And it's not.

So you came to Paris to find yourself in two weeks?

I guess I did.

Hmm.

[chuckles] It will not happen.

You must stay longer.

Your tourist visa gets you three months in Europe, right?

Yeah.

And my apartment is available.

Oh, gosh.

Oh, so sweet.

I just-- I can't--

I can't just quit my job and move to Paris.

What, am I going to nope out of my life?

CLOTILDE: [speaking french] Why not?

Well, because--

[dramatic music]

Why not?

Why not?

Why not live a life I actually want?

Oui.

Do you know that I have always done what I should?

I've never done anything just bold in my entire life.

Ella, you need this.

I think you're right.

I think I do need this.

Yes, you need this.

Oh, my gosh.

BOTH: Yes.

I'm going to do it.

I'm moving to Paris.

Ella, to living your life.

Santé.

Santé.

[laughs] [moans]

[moans]

Do you know that cheese man, that grumpy cheese man said

if one cheese was going to change my life,

it would be this one?

No way.

Oh, my gosh, I think he was right.

CLOTILDE: [chuckles]

[playful music]

LAURIE (ON PHONE): Honey, you can't just quit

your job and move to Paris.

I already did, Mom.

LAURIE (ON PHONE): Well, undo it.

Take a longer holiday or a sabbatical.

And then what are the stakes?

What are the stakes if nothing changes and I just

go back home to the same old?

I'm sorry, by same old do you mean the job you've invested

10 years of your life in?

How are you affording this midlife crisis?

I am not midlife, thank you.

And I have savings.

Yes, for a down payment on a home.

I don't want a home.

I want this.

I want-- I want time.

You know, honey, if there's a problem,

you can't run away from it.

OK.

Love you.

[sighs]

Good morning.

Ooh, la, la, you look [speaking french]

Oh, I'm OK.

My mom and I are having a little fight about, thank you,

me choosing to stay.

But you're here for joy, not for logic.

She has always been really fixated on making

really smart choices, having everything be really stable.

[chuckles] Funny, the opposite of my mom.

I mean, to be fair, my dad passed really

suddenly when I was 10 so it left my mom

with this sense of uncertainty.

She just has a hard time understanding

that I need to wander.

Or she's just jealous of it.

Ella, [speaking french], stop with the self-doubt.

[speaking french] you're boring me.

[laughs] Thank you.

Also, I'm throwing you a party this weekend.

ELLA: Me?

[speaking french] My friends want to meet the American

who noped her life.

Wow.

Oh, no.

CLOTILDE: Quoi?

I'm going to have to wear something.

I don't have-- I don't--

I really love your style.

Where do you shop?

[upbeat music]

[singing in french]

Bonjour, I'm back.

SERGE: I'm aware.

So what can I get for you today?

I was thinking maybe some cheese in a can.

Would that be by the truffles?

No, I keep the canned cheese refrigerated.

A joke?

Yes, madam, a joke.

I think you mean mademoiselle.

I'm not married.

Well, madame is not determined by marriage status but by age.

Thank you for that.

So, once again, what can I get for you today?

How about everything?

Fine.

Would you like it all wrapped separately

or should I just melt it into one giant, disgusting fondue?

No fondue is disgusting.

That is my favorite food outside of a croque monsieur.

But I'm serious about the everything thing.

I really want to try every cheese there is.

SERGE: But there are more than 365 types of cheese.

There is no way you'll try every cheese.

No, you're wrong, I'm staying for the summer.

So I've got 89 days, 365 cheeses.

That's five cheeses a day.

I'm going to need a bigger cracker.

[chuckles] Wrap me up five of your best, monsieur.

[chuckles]

[upbeat music]

[singing in french]

Well, am I too much?

Do you need to be too little?

[chuckles] What can I do to help?

You can ice the champagne.

Oh, my goodness, these are really nice bottles.

Are you sure you don't want to save them

for a special occasion?

Life is too short to save things for special occasions.

Besides, you are special, no?

[chuckles]

[speaking french]

You?

Toi?

Oh, Ella, this is my cousin, Gaston.

Gaston, this is my roommate Ella.

We've met, actually.

Yeah.

Yes.

Paris is a small city.

[chuckles] [speaking french]

[chuckles]

[singing in french]

So are you going to flirt with me again?

I don't know. Are you going to flirt with me?

[chuckles] [speaking french]

Oh,

ELLA: [chuckles]

Where are you from?

Well, right now I'm living in San Diego but I--

[laughter]

[chatter]

[speaking french] Ella.

She lives in California.

Oh, bonjour.

[speaking french]

Bonsoir.

[chuckles]

Do you know any famous American movie star?

Movie star?

I don't know any movie stars.

But my mom was in a music video for Debbie Gibson.

[speaking french]

[speaking french]

[chuckles]

[speaking french]

Oh, sorry, sorry, sorry.

[singing in french]

CLOTILDE: [speaking french]

[laughter]

[speaking french]

[laughter]

[chatter]

[singing in french]

Too much fete?

Oh, just feeling a little out of place, I guess.

At the party?

In life.

[chuckles]

You know, I think the cure to what you are feeling

is connection.

Yeah? [serene music]

Hmm.

Like, maybe dinner Friday night with me.

Oh.

[chuckles] You're Clotilde's cousin.

She won't mind.

You're quite a bit younger than me.

So?

[chuckles] I feel like I shouldn't.

Do you want to live your life by shoulds or by wants?

Oh, boy, you're smooth as cream, aren't you?

[laughs] Well, only if you're laughing at it.

[laughs] [groans]

No shoulds, Ella.

If you don't want to go out with me, [speaking french]

But if you do--

[speaking french]

[speaking french]

[upbeat music]

[singing in french]

Bonjour.

[speaking french]

With banana, strawberries?

Why not both?

How much can you fit in there?

Hi.

[speaking french]

MAN: [speaking french]

[singing in french]

[speaking french]

Napkin?

Thank you.

Well, this is embarrassing.

Actually, it's quite entertaining for me.

Well, I don't care.

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Be careful.

Nothing is good if you have too much.

I disagree.

Some things you just can't get enough of.

Well. [sighs]

I'm sorry.

Always a pleasure.

[speaking french] Ludo.

LUDO: Hey.

Going this way too, huh?

Well, did you grow up in Paris?

Nope.

South of France with my mom.

And what brought you here?

What brought you here?

Well, what about cheese?

Did you just grow up to be a cheese whiz or--

In another life, I used to be a lawyer.

Really?

So why cheese?

Why cheese for you?

You're a tough nut to crack.

Then don't try to crack me.

All right.

See you later.

[bell rings]

Hello.

Yes, still heading in the same direction.

Well, how about that?

[sighs] All right.

So are you coming in for your five cheeses of the day?

Oh, I'm going to walk off the crepe.

Au revoir, Monsieur Fromage.

Let's stop about the Monsieur Fromage.

My name is Serge.

Serge Pellerin.

A bientot, Serge.

A bientot.

[stirring music]

Serge.

Yes?

Are you hiring?

Yes.

I mean, I need part-time help, three or four days a week.

Hi, [chuckles] I'm a tourist but I can intern.

Why would you want to do that?

Well, why wouldn't I want to do that?

Cheese is expensive.

You could pay me in my five cheeses a day.

Do you speak French?

Oui.

[speaking french]

So no.

Tell me, beyond your vacation comté revelation,

why do you love cheese?

Is this a job interview?

- Maybe. - Well, cheese is delicious.

It makes us smile.

Say cheese.

[clicks] OK, all right.

[stirring music]

Cheese is impractical.

It's illogical, isn't it really?

Why would you use 10 pounds of milk to make 1 pound of cheese?

Why would you wait months or years to eat

something that could kill you?

[chuckles] It doesn't make any sense and yet, cheese.

It's the things that don't make any sense

that make life worth living.

Right.

We'll do a trial period.

Really?

[chuckles] [sighs]

I can't believe you're going to work for the handsome grump.

[chuckles] That's not very nice.

Sorry, but that's what everyone says about him.

Best cheese, worst attitude.

And that's a compliment in Paris.

[laughter]

Well, I'm excited.

Maybe that's why I was sort of called here,

to start a whole new career.

[chuckles] Are you sure you don't

mind me going out with Gaston?

Yeah, sure.

Of course, he's dated several of my friends.

Several? CLOTILDE: Mm-hmm.

I love Gaston but when it comes to matters of the heart,

he can be, how do I say, a dilettante.

[laughs] [sighs] OK.

What do you think?

[gasps] [speaking french] But you're missing something.

I am?

[upbeat music]

[chuckles] [speaking french], red.

Oh, I can't wear red lipstick.

It doesn't--

Pardon?

Everyone can wear red lipstick.

It's the first color we see.

But also, it's a warning.

It's a statement that says, I'm comfortable with my skin.

Go, girl.

[sighs]

[speaking french] Ella.

This is my favorite restaurant in France.

[chuckles] [speaking french] OK.

[speaking french] [chuckles] [speaking french] Wait,

allow me.

OK.

Merci.

GASTON: [speaking french]

Wow.

This really is your regular spot.

Everybody's so friendly.

[chuckles]

[speaking french] No, they are not friendly.

They are differential.

I'm a food critic.

Oh, that explains the VIP welcome.

OK.

So tonight's work then?

Well, with you here, it's also a pleasure.

I really should have guessed you were a writer.

You're very good with words.

[chuckles] Merci.

This was always my dream and now I'm living it.

I think that's really cool that you know who you are

and what you want.

ADELE: Gaston?

[speaking french] [chuckles]

[speaking french]

[speaking french]

[speaking french]

[speaking french]

[speaking french] Adele, this is Ella.

Enchante.

Always good to see you.

[speaking french] [chuckles]

Do you mind if I order?

I always know what I want.

By all means.

ADELE: Compliments of the house.

[speaking french]

Merci.

Ella, to Ella who refuses to live a life of shoulds

and also to Ella who is stunning.

I double take every time I see you.

Santé.

Santé.

I'm full.

I'll be stuffed for days.

[chuckles]

Thank you for such a lovely evening.

Thank you for joining me.

I can take you out again sometime?

For work?

It's never work when I'm with you.

[chuckles]

Oh, I'm not quite there yet.

[upbeat music]

[singing in french]

Au revoir.

Hmm.

[upbeat music]

ANYA: That's right.

You'll actually find the residents of Victor Hugo--

ELLA: Anya.

Bonjour, Ella.

Wow.

Ca va?

Bien.

Merci.

[laughter]

[speaking french]

[speaking french] OK, thank you.

Merci.

Bonjour.

Bonjour, Ella.

[speaking french] Oh, excellent choice.

ELLA: Bonjour.

[sighs] Happy first day of work to me.

Oh, I forgot to hang a banner.

Good one.

So where do we start?

We start each day by caring for the cheese.

You see, this one is cracking.

It's losing moisture.

Needs a breather.

And this Gouda has mold.

Do you have to throw that whole thing out?

Cheese is just mold.

So we cut off the bad mold and that's it.

OK.

No, no, no, no.

[speaking french]

I can help them.

No, we open in 10 minutes.

They're just waiting.

Yeah, well, we're French.

We expect everything to open an hour late.

Put that on.

[upbeat music]

[speaking french]

Did this woman just ask for a quarter kilo of the Pouligny?

Well, that's Valencay.

But that's all right, keep that. She'll like it better.

She asked for the Pouligny.

We're not here to satisfy her wishes.

We're not?

No, actually, we're here to challenge her palate.

- Tell her that. - OK.

SERGE: Oh, I forgot, you can't speak French.

Cut this wheel, I'll do it.

I'm so sorry.

[singing in french]

[bell rings]

Thank you.

Ta-da.

[singing in french]

[laughter]

[laughter]

CLOTILDE: [speaking french] Are you ready

for your first [speaking french] or as you call it, Bastille Day?

I am.

I am indeed.

Although, do I have to storm a prison or topple a monarchy?

Because I just don't know if I have the energy today.

Yes, but we have cocktails first.

OK.

[chuckles]

Also, I'm throwing a soiree at Vicky's.

You have to come.

I have another date with Gaston.

Another date?

Yeah.

You've been seeing each other a lot.

I know.

It's kind of getting serious.

[laughs] [french], but sorry, it never gets serious with Gaston.

Oh.

[chuckles] Yeah, I know.

Well, what we have is fun and flirtatious.

- CLOTILDE: OK. - You know.

Feels good and--

OK.

Hmm.

Serge invited me to a picnic.

No.

You're becoming more French every day.

[chuckles]

[upbeat music]

[ducks quacking]

So you have to try.

All right.

Here's your five cheeses of the day.

Oh, gosh, you're definitely not

going to have seen this coming but I'm

reconsidering my decision.

Why?

Because the point was for me to do things differently,

and I'm doing the same thing the same way.

I'm just eating this cheese in a structured manner.

It's for savoring.

Less is more.

SERGE: But then if you're only going to eat one a day,

it must be the mimolette.

The cheese that changes lives?

Well, it did change mine.

OK, you admit it.

Tell me the story.

[chuckles] I told you I used to be a lawyer, right?

I lived in Nice, ran marathons, worked weekends.

Yeah, I know that story very well.

And then a few months after my divorce,

I went on holidays with my mother in the mountains.

And while on a hike one day, we found this farm.

The shepherd came out, welcomed us with water and this

very same cheese, this mimolette.

I thought it was good but not anything special.

But then the shepherd told me to go slow, to savor it,

and the flavor changed.

Magically, it became richer, softer, sweeter.

It's hard to explain.

So you just quit your job and moved to Paris?

No, that would be irresponsible,

like what you did.

Instead, I learned about cheese, started making it,

took a business course, and years later, here I am.

OK.

Wow, you made a whole new life.

I'm going to have to go.

Why?

Oh, Bastille Day party.

Yeah, sort of.

I have a date.

Ooh.

Madame has a date.

ELLA: [chuckles]

With whom?

He's a food critic.

His name is Gaston.

Gaston Bachelard.

Yeah.

You know him?

Everybody knows Gaston.

He's a cad.

He's a cad?

Yeah, Lothario.

[speaking french]

Yeah.

I know what it means.

I guess I thought you meant bon vivant.

No.

Well, thank you for this.

This was just so lovely.

Can I help you clean up?

No, no, please leave it.

I'll take care of it.

Just take this for later.

ELLA: Well.

[serene music]

See you at work.

ELLA: OK.

SERGE: Have fun.

ELLA: Bye.

[upbeat music]

I double take as usual.

Hello.

Bonsoir.

GASTON: Bonsoir.

[moans] You smell like cheese.

Oh. What?

You don't like the intoxicating scent

of buttermilk and barnyard?

Lucky you, I'd say.

[chuckles] Bien.

Hey, is that our waitress, Adele?

- Adele? - Gaston.

[speaking french]

GASTON: [speaking french]

[speaking french]

[chuckles] [speaking french]

[speaking french] Bonsoir.

Pardon, I'm Adele.

Hi, Adele.

I remember.

We've met before.

Bonne soiree.

Bonne soiree.

Hey, Ella, this is the boat.

[upbeat music]

Oh, it's so loud.

What?

I said it's so loud.

Oh, we'll go there.

Oh.

[chuckles]

ELLA: [chuckles]

GASTON: Perfect view.

Oh, so dreamy.

GASTON: Hmm.

Oh, I have something for you.

For me?

Yeah.

A gift?

In honor of the cheese I always smell.

[chuckles] Sorry.

OK.

You've got to try a bite of this.

OK.

[singing in french]

What do you think?

That's amazing, right?

Not exactly my flavor profile.

No?

It didn't make you, like, feel anything.

It's cheese.

[laughs] I know.

But oh, well, maybe you're too young.

[chuckles]

I'm not that much younger than you.

Oh, people mature at different rates, I guess.

Some of us never mature at all.

Is that true?

[speaking french] But I do generally tend not

to take things too seriously.

Oh, that's why you have the reputation of being a cad.

[scoffs] Who said that?

Clotilde?

Your boss, the grump.

You know him?

Yes.

He makes buying cheese as pleasurable as paying my taxes.

[laughs]

[speaking french] no.

As for me, I'm not a cad.

I just enjoy romance.

Have you ever been in love?

OK.

So I have cared deeply for people but I have never said

I love you to a girlfriend.

Why not?

I believe the words have power.

And when I say them, I want it to be forever.

And I do want to say them but just to the right person.

Yeah.

[firecrackers bursting]

Oh!

GASTON: [speaking french]

ELLA: Oh, it's so pretty.

GASTON: I love fireworks.

ELLA: Oh.

GASTON: You know, Ella, you say that I am smooth

but also, I am honest.

[romantic music]

And it's true when I say that I love

how I feel when I'm around you.

How is that?

Alive.

[stirring music]

[speaking french] Ella.

ELLA: Mom, he said he loves me a lot.

And this was right after telling me

that he's never told anybody that he loves them before

and that when he does say it for the first time,

he wants it to be forever.

Honey, he's French.

Sweet nothings are their national anthem.

Honey, just tell him you don't feel the same way.

Ella, you don't feel the same way.

You've barely known this man six weeks now.

Logic has its limits.

What if I will feel the same?

What if I will because he's wonderful, and he's passionate,

and he's great.

He really knows who he is and what he wants.

Kudos to him.

But you're not going to achieve self-discovery through some kind

of dating osmosis.

[chuckles] OK, Mom, let's talk about you.

Let's talk about something else.

What's going on with you?

As a matter of fact, I sold that condo

for above market value.

Oh, congratulations, that's great.

Exactly.

A nice little payday I thought I would spend in Paris.

Seriously?

Mom, that's so exciting.

I'm glad to hear you say that because I

booked the cutest little hotel very near you.

OK.

[chuckles]

LAURIE (ON PHONE): See you in three weeks.

[upbeat music]

Bonjour.

Bonjour.

[singing in french]

SERGE: [speaking french]

Oh, hello.

Hi. Hi.

What's up?

What's going on in there?

It used to be a popular bistro back in the day

but the owners just retired.

They had asked me if I wanted to buy the business.

Oh, why don't you?

Well, because what I have now is contained

and I don't need uncontrollable variables.

Oh, like life?

[laughs mockingly]

[chuckles] I think you should do it.

I think you should open up a wine

and cheese bar, and host tastings, and events,

and workshops.

Well, you seem to have passion for the project.

Why don't you do it?

Well, maybe I will.

Maybe I'll open up my own cheese shop right next to yours,

and I'll greet my customers with a smile and by name.

But all you'll sell is cheddar.

Absolutely.

It's versatile and subtle, yet satisfying.

Yet you eat it on a chili dog so your taste

can't be accounted for.

Sorry.

So how was your date with the cad?

Fine.

Actually, he knows you too.

Oh, let me guess.

He called me a grump?

[growls] I know what people say.

ELLA: Oh, thanks.

Merci beaucoup.

Ella, will you cut half a Camembert for that man.

That man?

You mean Hugo who's been coming here a year and a half?

Hugo whose wedding you catered?

Ella, I pay you to work, not to talk.

You don't pay me at all.

Ella, the Camembert.

OK.

That guy.

OK.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

[groans] For the soft rind cheeses, use the skeleton knife.

OK.

[speaking french] Be gentle.

[serene music]

[speaking french]

Hi.

GASTON: Bonjour.

Gaston, the cad.

Serge, the grump.

Oh, well, I see we've all met.

[chuckles] I'm just going to take a short break.

Hugo.

Hugo.

What are you doing here?

I have a [speaking french] for you.

[gasps] Nothing in a Chanel bag is a little gift.

[gasps]

So you don't smell like cheese.

Thank you.

I do kind of like smelling like cheese.

Oh, mon dieu.

[chuckles]

Gaston, I just wanted to talk with you about what

you said on Bastille Day.

OK.

What did I say?

Je t'aime bien.

Yes, and I meant it.

I appreciate that.

I know what a big deal it is for you to say that.

I'm not sure that I could say it back.

Because your French is terrible

or because you don't like me?

No, I do like you.

I like you.

OK, then just say, Gaston, I like you.

OK.

I just am afraid that might not be enough.

Why wouldn't it be?

I'll text you later.

Au revoir.

Is there any inventory or anything I can do?

Actually, I thought we close early today.

I have a surprise for you in my home.

No, I'm not him.

[upbeat music]

[chuckles] OK.

SERGE: Welcome, kitchen is on the left.

ELLA: What is this?

Is this like a little mini guillotine.

Are we going to re-enact the French Revolution in miniature?

[chuckles] No, that'd be strange even for me.

No, we're making cheese.

Actually, we're making Camembert.

[squeals]

And why we're making Camembert?

Because it's a quicker cheese.

It takes only four to six weeks to ripen so it should

be ready before you leave.

Oh, don't remind me.

[sighs] Thank you, though.

I'm really excited.

I've always wanted to learn how to make cheese.

I know.

You told me the first time you came into my shop.

So it's fairly straightforward.

We'll pasteurize the milk, start a culture, then add the rennet.

Gosh, I'm so impressed.

You taught yourself how to make cheese.

I was just, you know, very bored, very sad.

I needed a distraction.

What were you sad about?

I taught myself to make cheese when

I was going through my divorce.

I was married for nearly a decade to my [speaking french]

College sweetheart.

Oh, yeah.

So we were renovating a house, had adopted a puppy, you know,

the whole thing.

And then what happened?

She realized that she had feelings for someone else.

And I'm not sure it was cheating per se,

but it was an affair of the heart.

All right, come here.

Now we can add the culture.

Oop, oop, oop, sprinkle it.

Yes.

That's it.

All right.

So while we wait for the rennet, I want to show you something.

ELLA: OK.

[gasps]

The landlord has asked me to watch over it.

You've been holding out on me.

Mm-hmm.

[chuckles] It's so beautiful.

You know, you could put a long hightop here

and you could do wine and cheese tastings.

And then partner with local wineries and host events.

And you could do cheese-making activities.

You could.

I would do this in a heartbeat.

Then why don't you?

Because I can't legally work here.

[chuckles] And I have probably blown through my nest egg

by now.

But you would if you could?

[sighs] Definitely.

I feel like there would be so much joy and community here.

I wouldn't be saving the world but I'd

be bringing people together.

I think I could find meaning in that.

Yeah, I think I would, too.

ELLA: So why don't you?

Why don't you do it? You've got the client base.

It would work.

Yeah, well, what I have now works well and it's contained.

Is it contained or is it comfortable?

I'm not judging.

Fair enough.

[chuckles] I get comfortable.

I stagnate.

[serene music]

I would help you.

You would?

I would.

I mean, I leave in six weeks so you'd have

to get a lease like tomorrow.

[chuckles] But we could get this place open before I leave.

[sighs] All right.

Partners?

Really?

SERGE: Why not?

Partners.

[chuckles]

[upbeat music]

Thank you so much.

[speaking french]

[chuckles]

Yes, I'm off to Ibiza.

I'm throwing a little party at my friend's penthouse

overlooking the [french].

So the apartment's all yours.

Don't behave yourself.

I'll try. [chuckles]

[speaking french]

OK.

Oh, merci.

[speaking french]

[speaking french]

[singing in french]

[upbeat music]

[singing in french]

[knocking]

Ooh, la, la, you look beautiful

but you still smell like cheese.

Oh.

Do you not like the perfume?

I love the perfume.

I just-- it's dinner.

I made fondue.

Oh.

[chuckles] [speaking french]

Oh, no, you don't like fondue?

It's the backbone of French cuisine.

Oh, it's the fast food of French cuisine.

It's so salty and one note.

I know.

But you know, I've never had your fondue.

That's right.

This much cheese is good. OK.

OK.

I admit this is some of the better fondue I've had.

Thank you for admitting it.

But you know, I'm surprised that you want

more cheese after your what?

Five a day.

I'm just down to one now.

Oh.

So why did you stop with the five?

[upbeat music]

I was trying to enjoy what I had, and all I could do

was think about the next one.

Like, the maybe better one.

But yes, maybe it is the better one.

Maybe.

But how could you really enjoy and appreciate

what you have in front of you if there's endless options?

How could you have lasting satisfaction?

[scoffs] OK.

Satisfaction doesn't have to last.

You just make some more.

Is that how you want to live your life?

Just chasing the next cheese?

[chuckles]

I mean, no, it's not chasing the next cheese.

It's living a life of discovery, and joy,

excitement for the unknown.

This is who I am, Ella.

SERGE: Hey.

Hi.

You're here early.

Yeah, I couldn't really sleep last night

and I started thinking about paint.

Did you decide if you wanted cloud or eggshell?

Oh, and did you see the changes that I

made to the business plan?

[sighs]

Are you all right?

Yeah.

Yes.

Yes.

No.

Maybe.

I was thinking about something my mother said last night,

which is that my life here is a fantasy.

And I'm going to go home and have no job, and no savings,

and no prospects, and really no interest in obtaining

any of those things.

And there's still no answer on who I am

or what I'm supposed to be doing.

It's just a rude awakening to find out that wherever you go,

there you are.

You still have a month.

So I'd say, don't give up.

Jump.

[upbeat music]

ELLA: Ooh.

[grunts]

ELLA: [laughs]

[singing in french]

[speaking french]

[singing in french]

[speaking french]

[singing in french]

OK.

Claude just finishing the stools and delivering them next week.

Thank you.

And Eve-- oh, good, Eve is on board

to have a little flower stand.

That'll be sweet.

We still need a name for the expansion space.

And the grand opening, are we going to have a party?

I don't like parties.

Too many people.

Too much attention.

Right.

Who wants a party if too many people coming to their new shop.

Want to grab dinner?

[serene music]

Yes.

[speaking french]

Oui.

[upbeat music]

You know this is the first thing I did when

I got here, come picnic on the Seine both times

I came to Paris.

I mean, most tourists first up is the Eiffel Tower.

Why did you come here?

Well, my dad.

He passed when I was young.

And he used to tell me all these stories about the adventures

we'd have together.

Picnic on the Seine was one of them.

[chuckles] He had a whole bucket list of things he wanted to do.

Well, I do not believe in bucket lists.

No?

Instead, I have a reverse bucket list.

Yes, Madame, I cross off everything I don't absolutely

need to do until all I have left is what

I can't live without doing.

OK.

[chuckles] So what is left on your reverse bucket list?

I'm still a tough nut.

I don't think you are.

I think you're just afraid of getting hurt like we all are.

I get it.

Are you free Saturday night?

I could cook us dinner.

[serene music]

ELLA: I'd love to.

Great.

ELLA: Let's take a picture.

I have one when I was 22, one of me when I first got here,

and one now.

All right.

Here, you have long arms, take it.

Yeah.

Ready?

Yeah.

So grouchy.

The grump.

Whee.

Ow.

OK, OK, OK.

I'll smile.

I'll smile.

Gaston, hi, it's Ella.

Just give me a buzz when you get a chance.

OK, bye.

Hello, you're back.

What?

How was Ibiza?

[chuckles]

[sighs]

[speaking french]

[phone beeps]

[speaking french] I were throwing

a party for all the fabulous people and I suddenly realized

I'm boring.

[chuckles] Clotilde, You are anything but boring.

No. I know.

I know that.

I know that everyone thinks I'm so glamorous, so interesting,

that my life is amazing.

OK, I know.

But it feels empty.

You're so special.

You're a light.

I mean, my goodness, if life is boxed wine,

you make it champagne.

I want to be like you, Ella.

[speaking french] I see you making these changes,

making meaning, and I want that.

I want to feel like--

I want to feel--

I want to feel like I was put on this planet

to do more than just party.

[speaking french]

[stirring music]

You are.

You've made a huge difference in my life.

I came here to run away from my problems.

And instead, I found meaning.

And I love Paris and I love who I am here.

And you helped bring that out in me.

[speaking french]

ELLA: Yes.

Oh, I don't want to go home.

Maybe you don't want to go home

because you're already home.

Oh.

[chuckles]

I thought the French don't hug.

They do when you need it.

[sighs] The only jobs I'm qualified for are internships.

Well, that's OK.

I'm doing an internship and I love it.

Hey, why don't you replace me at the Fromagerie?

Oh?

And have all my clothes stink like Camembert.

[speaking french]

[knocking]

Ooh, my mama's here.

I've never been so excited to see my mother.

Not even as a baby.

Hi, baby!

Hi, Mama.

LAURIE: Oh, I've been waiting for this hug for 11 weeks.

I missed you.

ELLA: I missed you too.

Look at you, very French.

You must be Clotilde.

Bonjour.

Ooh, la, la.

[chuckles]

Wow.

Wow.

Now, this is what I call prime real estate.

I'd love a little tour.

Yeah.

Oh, but then, you girls have to take

me for a real French croissant.

Oh, yes.

Clotilde, what do you say?

I will.

But I have to apply for an internship

because I'm a working woman now.

So I have to find a job by myself.

Bye, girls.

[upbeat music]

Aww, honey.

How was your flight?

It was really smooth.

No turbulence.

OK.

That sounds great.

I'm glad to know.

[singing in french]

OK.

[singing in french]

The Place des Vosges is one of the oldest

plant squares in Paris.

Ella, taking my job now?

[chuckles]

Bonjour, Anya.

You look very Parisian.

Merci beaucoup.

Au revoir.

A bientot.

You must be the mama.

Hello.

[speaking french]

[speaking french]

[speaking french] [chuckles]

[speaking french]

[speaking french]

That's my florist.

And my butcher's just around the corner.

Oh, Mama, mom, this is Gaston in the chair.

That's Gaston?

Now I get it.

OK.

Gaston.

Ella, ma cherie.

Oh, [speaking french]

You look tres belle.

Thank you.

This is mama--

This is Laurie.

[speaking french] No, you could be sisters.

Enchante.

Ella said you were charming.

Oh.

Did she adequately describe my debonair good looks?

Just once or twice.

[chuckles]

So I called you a few times.

Where have you been?

[speaking french] I was sailing in Cannes.

Of course you were.

Well, when you get a chance, call me.

I just want to have a little chat.

OK. ELLA: OK.

A little chat?

Sounds serious.

ELLA: [chuckles]

[chuckles] [speaking french] I have to take this.

- OK. - Ciao.

[speaking french]

[speaking french]

So that's Gaston who loves you?

Yes, unfortunately.

I realized I don't feel the same way

and I haven't had a chance to tell him yet.

So it's just awkward.

I really don't want to hurt him.

Something tells me he'll be fine.

Ooh.

[speaking french]

You look fabulous.

[speaking french] So the croissant.

Ooh, la, la.

Today, really?

SERGE: [speaking french]

Bonjour.

Bonjour.

Hi.

ELLA: Don't want to interrupt.

Just wanted to introduce you to my mama.

- This is Laurie. - Hi.

Serge.

Hello.

And my roommate Clotilde.

Oh, the famous Clotilde.

Well, it's an absolute pleasure to meet you both.

Ella talks often about you two.

Wow.

Show me where the caviar is, please?

- Oh, we don't actually carry-- - [shushes]

But there's some goody.

I know why you work for free.

You and the grump have a thing.

He's not a grump.

And it's not a thing.

We're single coworkers, and we are together non-stop.

It's just going to get confusing.

No.

Listen, from what I know of Serge,

he's not really interested in dating.

All good.

- Wow. - Yeah.

Hi.

Ooh, which one's this?

Hmm, tastes like cheddar.

What about the grand opening?

Well, I gave it more thought and realized that a party

could be good for business.

Really?

So yes, you were right.

Shall we hire an event planner?

Yeah.

I know the best event planner in Paris.

Clotilde.

[upbeat music]

Pardon?

You throw intricate parties like every other weekend.

Why don't you just make that a business?

No, that's true.

No one can throw a party like I can.

So I've got the job.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

Really?

I'm so happy.

Oh, mon dieu.

I've got so many ideas.

[speaking french]

It's open.

Yeah, go take a look.

She's fun.

Are we still on for dinner?

Yes.

[upbeat music]

SERGE: Fun.

[singing in french]

I really enjoyed seeing Paris.

It's a magical place.

I wish we could stay longer but--

I don't know if I want to leave.

Ella, you can't stay in Paris.

Why not?

Serge could get me a work visa, probably.

And if the expansion takes off, then I could recoup my savings.

That's a lot of ifs.

And none of them are remotely realistic.

Well, I'm happy here, Mama.

Well, of course you are, honey.

You're on vacation living a fantasy, [chuckles]

eating nothing but croissants and Camembert,

being seduced by a dapper food critic

and a rugged cheesemonger.

I mean, I've read bodice rippers that are more--

Oh, stop. [chuckles]

- -grounded.

And let's say you do stay in Paris for one of these men.

Then what?

I actually wouldn't be staying here for one of the men.

I'd be staying here for me.

Your visa is up in a week.

You have got to come home.

What?

Am I going to get a house I don't want and get a job I hate?

There's nothing for me at home.

[dramatic music]

Ah.

You know, I think the jet lag is catching up with me.

I'm-- I'm going to go back to the hotel.

You stay.

SERGE: [speaking french]

Oh, a croque monsieur.

Merci.

SERGE: [speaking french]

[chuckles]

[speaking french]

Hmm.

Wait, is that--

What?

Comté maybe?

Yes.

Yes, madame.

It's a [speaking french]

It's my fantasy sandwich come true.

[laughs] Bon appetit.

The French way.

ELLA: OK.

Santé.

Santé.

[chuckles] I don't know where to start here.

[moans]

Not what you hoped for?

It's the best thing I've ever eaten.

It really is.

[moans]

[soothing music]

Oh, thank you.

[sighs] I'm so happy.

I've never been happier.

Is that true?

ELLA: [chuckles] It is.

Being in Paris right now, eating fabulous sandwiches, [chuckles]

learning how to make cheese.

Then stay.

[sighs]

SERGE: I mean, why not?

Yes, stay.

Run the expansion.

We can do this together.

I know I told you I came to Paris to start something new

but life here was more of the same.

And then I met you and everything has

been richer, softer, sweeter.

I mean, there is something here, right?

Yeah.

Oh, wait.

I'm sorry.

I just-- I can't quite yet.

Why not?

It's just complicated.

Oh, of course.

The cad.

I don't think he's a cad.

But yes, it's-- he told me he loved me.

And you believed him.

Why wouldn't I believe him?

Ella, you're here with me.

I know because I feel--

No, Ella, sorry.

You know, it's my fault. Yeah, my fault.

I'm trying to end things with him because I

don't feel the same way.

Yeah, it's very messy, isn't it?

I think you should just leave.

Serge, please don't shut down.

[dramatic music]

I was really trying to do the right thing because I

know that he's been hurt.

And he just put all his walls up and pushed me out.

I see this as progress, you know.

You were completely shut down to the idea of dating anyone

and now you know.

Call it mom's intuition but I think you're going to meet

someone great back home.

Back home?

Mom, is that all you can think about is getting me back home?

Because I really like this man a lot.

This whole trip has been a way for you to distract yourself

from the fact that you're searching for something,

that you've lost your thread.

Mama, I feel like you are never

supportive unless I'm doing things the way

you want me to do them.

No, I have to tell you this.

Don't you want me to be happy?

Don't you want me to not have the same regrets that Dad did?

I don't want you to have any regrets.

I just want you to make good decisions

and to be able to take care of yourself.

Is that not what I'm learning to do here?

Honey, something you said, you have nothing

waiting for you back home.

Well, you were wrong because you have me, El.

You have me.

[dramatic music]

Gaston, it's Ella.

I've tried you a few times.

Could you call me back, please?

[chuckles] Never mind, I see you.

Bonjour.

[speaking french]

Hi, Bonjour.

I'm Adele.

I know.

We've met three times.

Can I speak to you?

Can I have that word I've been asking for?

GASTON: [speaking french]

So you're dating Adele?

And you're dating Serge, no?

No.

I want to but I was waiting to break up with you.

Why would you need to break up with me?

I thought we agreed that what was between us wasn't serious.

We did.

But then you said you loved me a lot.

[speaking french] [chuckles] When did I say that?

Are you kidding me?

The Eiffel tower, Bastille Day, fireworks?

You leaned in and you said [speaking french]

Oh, Ella, [speaking french] means I love you.

[speaking french] just means I like you.

Why?

Do you love me?

No.

No.

I-- I-- I mean, I like you and I like spending time with you.

I think we want different things.

I kind of want to find one cheese and savor it.

[chuckles] Oh, I'm so embarrassed.

No, don't be.

I forget you can't speak French.

OK.

Easy mistake.

Friends?

Oui.

Oui.

OK.

Au revoir.

[chuckles]

Ciao.

[dramatic music]

[sighs] Can we please talk like adults?

This whole thing snowballed but I think we can figure it out.

There is something real between us.

Ella, you're first to admit that you live in a fantasy

and maybe that's all this is.

I mean, you're leaving.

I don't have to.

But even if you didn't, how could I trust being with you?

What do you mean?

Who would I be with when you don't know who you are?

[upbeat music]

LAURIE: I've done some thinking.

I'm sorry for not being more supportive.

It's your decision to make, El.

It's your life.

Being here, I can see how good it feels to be somebody new.

Fair Warning, though, if you do decide to stay in Paris,

I'm going to visit a lot.

[chuckles]

LAURIE: [chuckles] [sighs]

Thank you.

But I'm coming home.

[serene music]

I think we should put--

how do I say this in--

Bonjour.

Wow.

[speaking french]

Voila.

Amazing, right?

It looks amazing.

Clotilde, how did you do all this with the budget?

Julie made all the desserts, Eve provided flowers,

and Marcel is making heaven.

But he did for Ella because everyone loves Ella, right?

You look very nice.

Thank you.

You too.

Thanks.

Oh, I wanted to ask you, I think that we

should invite Gaston tonight to write about the opening.

I think it would be a really good press.

But I understand if you don't want to see him.

No, it's fine.

If things are OK between you two, it's fine.

Yes, they are.

It was just-- it was a misunderstanding,

my misunderstanding.

I really should stick to English while I'm over here.

But we're friends again.

[chuckles] Just friends.

Actually, I'm hoping we could be friends again too.

Because I'm sorry about how I acted,

how I muddied things between us.

We were good friends.

I shouldn't have tried to make us more.

[dramatic music]

So can we keep in touch after you leave?

You know, like talk cheese?

[chuckles]

WOMAN: [speaking french]

[speaking french]

[upbeat music]

[chatter]

It's really gorgeous.

Santé.

CLOTILDE: [speaking french]

Cheers.

Oh.

[speaking french]

CLOTILDE: No, [speaking french]

[speaking french]

[speaking french]

Oh, [speaking french]

Merci.

CLOTILDE: [speaking french]

ADELE: Ella.

Oh, bonsoir.

Bonsoir.

Yes.

Thank you for inviting me.

Gaston, get us champagne?

Oui. monsieur.

So merci for the invitation.

I promise to write a glowing review.

Only if it's true, which it will be.

[chuckles] But I wanted you to come as my friend.

This summer was life changing for me

and you were a huge part of that.

Thank you.

Well, thanks to you, too.

You made me want to savor just one cheese.

[chuckles] I'm so glad to hear it.

OK.

[speaking french]

Thank you.

[speaking french]

Look at what you did.

Thanks, Mama.

Congratulations, honey.

Thank you.

I'm so proud of you.

[glass clinking]

Oh.

Wow.

[speaking french] And now I'll switch to English

so Ella can understand.

If only because you all refuse to speak to me in French.

[laughter]

I guess I just want to say merci to everyone who has

supported me over the years.

I know I can be a grump, but I'm also a very grateful grump.

[laughter]

And I want to say Thank you, especially to Ella, whose

fantasies become our realities.

A good adventure may not change your life

but it definitely changed mine.

Santé.

WOMAN: Santé.

Santé.

WOMAN: Yeah.

Do you want to say any last words?

Sure.

Any last words.

Well, I'm just leaving.

I'm not dying.

[laughter]

But I do have so much I want to say.

I mean, best three months of my life because of all of you.

You taught me how to indulge, and be bold, and savor.

And you taught me about the importance

of friendship and beauty.

So thank you.

Santé.

Oh, wait, wait. I'm sorry.

I have a quote.

It's from Simone de Beauvoir and she said, [speaking french]

Bravo.

And it means, "I accept the grand adventure of being me."

And I do.

And I promise to eat good cheese because good cheese

requires good friends.

Santé.

[laughter]

CLOTILDE: Santé.

Santé [speaking french]

Santé.

Santé.

[serene music]

[seagulls calling]

[knocking]

Ella, your mom is here.

Bonjour.

Taxi's waiting.

Gosh, I feel like I'm forgetting something.

CLOTILDE: I feel like you are too.

But if you do, I'll bring it when I visit, OK?

OK.

CLOTILDE: [sighs] I'm not going to cry.

I'm not going to cry.

[speaking french] Go.

Oh.

Bye.

Ella, you did forget something.

Pardon.

Someone dropped this off for you this morning.

[dramatic music]

You can eat it on the flight.

Stink up the whole plane.

(SINGING) --friend

For folks like me

No, I can't.

Not this one.

Mama, you've got to go back by yourself.

(SINGING) Something I can lean--

Wish me luck on.

(SINGING) Something to hold when everyone else has gone

I was lucky to have you

Feelings at my side

[speaking french]

(SINGING) Like when you said hello

What are you doing here?

Aren't you going to miss your flight?

Yeah, I'm totally going to miss my flight.

[chuckles] And then I'm going to have

to rebook a new one for today because my Visa is expired.

But it's going to be expensive, and annoying, and illogical,

and it'll be worth it because I have

to eat this cheese with you.

And then we have to make cheddar.

Why cheddar?

Because you age cheddar.

You age it for a year or five years--

the rest of our lives if we want to.

I want to because you're my mimolette.

I know I'm mixing cheese metaphors.

I'm sorry.

[chuckles]

Serge, you're my reverse bucket list.

And in spite of all my searching,

you are the little voice reminding

me that I do know who I am.

I know how I want my life to be.

Richer.

Softer.

Sweeter.

(SINGING) --loves you many dear

And you and I, we are free

We were

Je t'aime

[chuckles] Bien.

[upbeat music]

BOTH: [speaking french]

[singing in french]

Oh, yeah.

I just thought of the perfect name for the expansion.

ELLA: Oh, yeah?

SERGE: It's kind of cheesy.

ELLA: [laughs]