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The key to being interesting is to be interested.

If you're interested in who your date is,

that means you are emotionally intelligent,

and emotional intelligence is sexy.

No need for cheesy pickup lines or empty compliments,

all you have to do is gaze deeply into his eyes,

ask him about his life, and then, let him talk about himself.

The best and quickest way to win a woman over is to make her laugh.

If you can make her laugh, she's yours forever.

And remember the 3 C's:

curious, cultured, and confident.

Amazing. That dude came in as Mr. Bean

and left as Mr. Clooney.

Nina the artiste.

Less talking and more cocktail.

Ah, ah, ah! No, no, not before I get my payment.

Oh. Okay.

Oh, I don't... I don't take plastic.

I only accept gossip.

So, when are you going on a date?

Tonight!

- Oh, whoa, with who? - Yeah. Um...

hmm... mm?

- Mm? - Oh! I meant with a human being!

Puzzles are way better.

Takes more than 20 seconds for me to figure them out.

Nina, if you keep this up,

you're gonna end up with a zillion cats.

So? They'll keep me warm in the winter.

What do you mean, am I like this on every date?

I feel like you're trying to suck out my soul.

I don't understand.

Well, the way you're staring into my eyes?

I'm just trying to connect.

I feel like you're about to tell me that you love me.

Well, I do feel a very big connection.

I'm sorry. I can't do this.

- I don't understand. - This is way too intense for a first date.

Oh... right.

I'll call you.

- Hi. - Hi.

Nina Bower. Dating coach.

We love the book!

- We love it. - It's so intelligent, so sassy!

- It is so sassy. - Full of brilliant anecdotes.

Oh, brilliant anecdotes.

Just reading the book, I was like,

"Oh, ugh! I guess that's why I'm single."

Mystery solved!

Personally, I cannot wait

to get out on the town and try some of these tricks myself.

But? There's a... there's a but, right?

We feel like it's missing something.

- Such as? - It's missing...

- You. - Me?

Yes.

It's missing your love story.

My love story?

The book needs a personal touch.

It needs your personal angle on dating and love.

Are you in love at the moment?

Do you have a partner? - No. I don't.

- Oh. - Oh, well...

Well, for us to be on board with this project,

we would really like to see a final chapter of your love story.

Nina, we can't market a book

about how to find love written by someone who hasn't found it herself.

S... so, what, you want me to just get a boyfriend

so I can get my book published or...?

We just need a final chapter with your very own happy ever after.

We know our audience. They want first-hand accounts.

They want real life. That's how you get them.

And you're gonna go from dating coach to best-selling author. Trust us.

Okay, um...

What does this happy ever after look like to you?

Oh, a billionaire.

Or, or a famous socialite would be good! Huh?

Or how about that famous house fiddler? Oh, my God.

It's outrageous! - Absolutely outrageous.

That I need a man to get my book published.

- Ugh. - Is this how feminism dies, Taz?

I am tempted to just ditch

the entire book deal out of principle.

Goodbye, Mike and Jane.

Well, in theory, you should totally do that,

but they're the best. They know what they're doing.

You even said it yourself, they launch careers,

and Nina, this is your dream!

So, you're gonna find a boyfriend

and you're gonna get your book deal.

- Yeah, but I love being single! - Okay.

The only people who say they love being single are

people who don't know how to smash a date.

Oh, you're gonna quote my book at me now?

It won't be a book unless you get a boyfriend.

Come on, Nina, you've been single forever.

It's about time you found a love for yourself.

It's tragic New York's top dating coach is single.

Oh, so tragic.

So tragic that I'm a free,

thriving, independent woman.

But who says you can' t be free, thriving, independent,

and in a loving relationship? - Stop quoting my book at me.

What would I even write my final chapter about?

Write about your happy ever after with your new boyfriend.

- I don't have a boyfriend. - So, go get a boyfriend.

- Taz. - La, la, la, la!

- Taz! - I can't hear you!

La, la, la, la, la! - Oh.

Hello?(Charles): Hello, am I speaking with a Miss Bower?

You are. Who am I speaking to?

Good afternoon, Miss Bower, my name is Charles.

I'm a butler with the royal family of Montrovia.

I've been requested to ask if you may be able to come to us

for a consultation?

I'm sorry, you're the butler

for the royal family of Montrovia?

That's correct.

Bradley, is this you?

No, it's Charles,

the butler to the royal family of Montrovia.

Very funny, Bradley!

No, this isn't Bradley. This is Charles.

Okay, "Charles,"

if you're the butler for the royal family of Montrovia,

um, who's your attorney general?

Tom Huxtable.

Tom? What does she want with Tom?

Uh, your health secretary?

Celia Steele.

Okay, say the word, "H-E-R-B."

Herb.

Sing the opening line of your national anthem.

♪ Oh, Montrovia ♪

♪ Daughters of snowy fields ♪

Okay, you actually are the butler

for the royal family of Montrovia.

Sorry, um, I thought you were...

Bradley.

Who's Bradley?

You wanted me to come to Montrovia for a consultation?

Montrovia House.

It's two blocks from the Rockefeller Center.

That makes a lot more sense.

And um, when and who would I be consulting with?

Uh, we'd prefer not to say over the phone.

Today at 5:00. 5 o'clock today. No later.

How does today at 5:00 p.m. sound?

Usually, there's, like, a six-month waiting list.

But for royalty, I guess I could make...

a little exception.

Perfect. We look forward to meeting with you.

- She's gonna come? - She's going to come.

Oh, excellent!

You're the best!

Yes, I am.

Nina Bower?

Miss Bower, Charles. We spoke on the phone.

How do you do? This way, please.

The prince will be with you shortly.

May I bring you some tea while you wait?

Uh, coffee. Black.

Wait, the prince?

Ooh, perfect! Is that for me? Thank you very much.

Okay...

Oh, uh... black. Right.

Okay, I'll get one of those too, Charles.

- I'm Freddie. - I'm Nina.

Nice to meet you.

Ooh, we have actually already met.

- We have? - Yes, last night in the cocktail bar.

You gave me your card. I was on a disastrous date.

Right.

You were the love vampire.

I beg your pardon?

Uh, your date was telling you

that she felt like you were sucking her soul out?

Oh, you really need to stop doing that, buddy!

Well, I was only trying to connect with the woman.

You were on the verge of telling her

that you were in love with her.

Well, if it's love at first sight.

Hmm... even so...

Save it for the proposal a year down the line.

- What number date was this? - One!

- Which is... - Why she ran for the hills.

Sorry. Freddie, you just really shouldn't tell a woman

exactly how you feel on the first date.

Well, what can I say, I wear my heart on my sleeve.

- Hmm... yeah. That's... - Not gonna fly in Manhattan.

Nina, please take a seat.

Let's get right to it.

My mother and father, the king and queen, have decided

it's time for me to settle down and get married.

And while the person that they've chosen for me

to marry is lovely, she's not the love of my life.

And frankly, nor am I the love of hers.

She's more like a sister,

and I don't want to marry my sister.

Who does?

So, after a huge, huge royal row,

my mother has allowed me to come to New York

for the summer to try and find love.

And to cut a long, and rather humiliating, story short,

it's been... - Total trainwreck.

Nina, this is my last chance to find true love.

I need your help.

I... I don't want to be married

just for the sake of being married. I want...

Fireworks, sparks, the Romeo and Juliet story.

Exactly.

Besides the exile

and double suicide, of course.

Of course.

I'm sorry, who are you?

It's Edward. Ignore him.

Nina, will you guide me through the ruthlessly savage Manhattan

dating scene and help me find my princess?

While I appreciate the call, um, and I would normally jump

at this opportunity, I...

I just decided I was gonna take the summer off to...

To?

To um...

Never mind.

We're on. - We are?

Yes, I'm going to help you...

find your princess.

Huzzah!

Oh, and sorry, Edward, Nina. Nina, Edward.

Uh, he's my right-hand man

and the person who you'll be working with.

- Hmm, yes. Hello. - I'm sorry, working with?

Well, yes, Edward is a royal matchmaker.

He's the best in the business.

And you'll be working alongside him.

Freddie, I'd like to speak to you privately.

Well, yes, of course.

- Freddie, I work alone. - Okay, uh...

In this kind of work, it's personal, delicate, intimate.

I know.

So, three is a crowd.

Uh, I totally understand that.

It's just, I'm going to politely

ask that you work alongside Edward.

Why?

He has to be here

to vet the women I date.

It was the one condition

that my mother allowed me

to come out here alone.

Well, that's demeaning.

I feel fine about it.

For me, it's my career, my calling.

I... I don't work well with others.

Trust me, you guys will work great together.

You cannot have two people coaching you at the same time.

It's impossible. - Edward isn't a coach.

He's a matchmaker.

Well, I do both. I coach and I matchmake.

Okay, so you do the matchmaking as well.

So, what will he do?

His role will be purely ceremonial.

You'll run the show, but for the sake of keeping

my mother happy, Edward will also be here.

Please? Please?

I'll do it.

Hurrah!

But I run the show.

Oh, absolutely.

Freddie, I run the show.

Right.

Well, fantastic! It's agreed.

You're both officially the royal Montrovian dating team.

Excellent.

Should we get matching track suits?

- Ooh! Should we? Oh. - No.

Right, right. Yes, yes.

Nina's gonna lead the way into the fray, as it were.

Fantastic.

Well, I uh, I look forward to working with you, Nina.

I have a feeling we'll get along tremendously.

We will. If you stay out of my way.

- Thank you, Charles. - Terrifying lady.

Yes.

Nina! You promised not to take on any new clients!

It's the prince of Montrovia!

I don't care if it's Ryan Reynolds!

You promised to focus on finding yourself a boyfriend.

He is gonna be my boyfriend.

- What? - They wanted me to date

someone impressive, so I'm gonna date someone impressive.

Okay, but are you even attracted to him?

He's cute.

I mean, he's someone I could learn to fall in love with.

And then, once we are in love,

I'll just write my final chapter about finding true love

with the prince, and I'll get my book deal, and then,

you and I can go off to Mexico together.

But then, how are you going to date the prince

if you're coaching him?

I'm gonna pretend to coach him,

and then, secretly seduce him.

It's totally unethical, outrageous, beneath you,

and frankly, quite devious, even for you.

It is.

How are you going to seduce

the prince with the other dude lingering around?

I'm going to work around

this royal matchmaker and...

seduce the prince behind his back.

Sweet, pure, innocent love.

Wish me luck.

Oh, God...

Hmm...

Hmm.

Yeah, baby. Ugh!

Well, um, this is me. Last night was a lot of fun.

Morning, Nina. How are you today?

Good!

I'm doing great, too, actually.

Yeah, I had a really great night last night.

Business or pleasure?

Ah, if it isn't the royal dating team. Good morning.

What's on the agenda today?

So, I've actually updated our little list

of top tier bachelorettes. Wanna take a look?

Yes, please. Thank you.

Uh, as the native New Yorker, I should probably vet that list.

Oh, that list is well vetted.

Trust me, okay?

This list is comprised

of some of the most impressive,

eligible women in all of Manhattan.

Uh-huh. No, no, no.

Married.

No. - I...

Uh, she is a notorious freeloader, sorry.

She is sleeping with half of Manhattan.

Not for you, Freddie.

She's being investigated for fraud. Great.

Uh, she's having an affair with a senator.

- Really? - Oh... maybe.

Oh no. No.

I spent all night on this.

Oh, did you? That's so sweet.

Freddie would be better off dating the CIA's most wanted.

Before we focus on who Freddie is going to date,

we have to focus on how Freddie is going to date.

No point in having a list

if they all leave five minutes after I open my mouth.

Exactly. So, let's get to work!

Righty-ho!

So, we're gonna start with the basics,

introducing ourselves and flirting.

So, how about I be the woman at the bar and you seduce me?

Uh, all right.

Hi. Uh, I'm so sorry to interrupt,

but you happen to be the most beautiful woman in the world.

Oh... okay.

- What? - Uh...

I thought that was charming.

The most beautiful woman in the world?

Come on, let's just bring it down a notch, okay?

Wanna try again? - Yeah.

Okay.

Have you... have...

Okay, gonna stop you right there.

Right, yes, sorry. I'm just...

I'm feeling a bit nervous now, so...

It's okay. How about this?

How about we just flip the script, okay?

You be the woman, I will be the prince.

- Perfect. - Okay. Okay.

New Yorkers.

- Hey. - Hello.

- Um, do you have the time? - Yes, it's uh...

- Oh, don't worry about it. - Oh, where are you going?

- Hmm? - You just asked me for the time

and now you're turning away and...

Oh.

I'm... I'm Freddie.

No, I'm Freddie.

Look, this is gonna sound, um,

kinda direct, but...

the scent, it's beautiful.

I think it would be a great gift for my sister.

Let me buy you a drink. What's it called?

See? - I see. - Right?

Yeah, it just gets the awkwardness out.

Exactly.

Yes, it was very good,

but um, I have a note.

A note? What note?

In my humble opinion, it's better to make it

a little bit more about her

and a little less about the time.

I think you kinda wanna make someone feel like...

like they're the only other person in the room. You know?

May I?

- Good. Ah... - Oh, please, please. - Just put you straight.

Right here.

Ready? All right,

so you find a place in the room,

somewhere that suits you, somewhere you're gonna feel

confident, yeah? Somewhere where you know you'll be able to be

in her eyeline, and she will be in yours.

Once I find that spot,

I ground myself, take a breath,

I'm comfortable in my own skin.

So sorry to interrupt. Are you saying that out loud or...

This is my internal monologue, Freddie.

Right. Shakespeare, nice.

I'm calm. I'm centred.

I wait for her to see me.

75% of all communication is non-verbal, Freddie.

Remember that.

I let her magnificence wash over me.

Oh, that makes me feel magnificent.

I take her in now, like the priceless work of art

that she is.

There's a word for that:

objectification.

Do you mean appreciation?

Well, I... I do feel appreciated.

Now that this moment is...

is fully saturated, I begin to close the distance between

the two of us, making sure not to rush.

And it's like we've... like we know each other from somewhere before.

Another lifetime, perhaps.

It really does feel like that.

- Hey. - Hey.

I'm sorry, I just...

I couldn't take my eyes off of you.

Do we know each other from somewhere?

Okay.

Can I get you a drink? Maybe we can figure it out?

Somewhere there,

in that vibe, that felt good. - That was insanely smooth!

You were so there. It was amazing.

- There was a... connection. - Back and forth. I felt it too.

- Oh. - Wonderful.

- Thank you. Thank you. - Thank you!

You were great, too. You were.

The watch thing, it was uh... inspired.

Yes. It's good.

I swear, Taz, this guy is so obnoxious.

- Really? - Yeah, he thinks he's Ryan Gosling.

Ugh, annoying. I know exactly the kind of guys

you're talking about.

What's Prince Freddie like?

He's um... he's kinda cute.

- Hmm. - And charming, in a bumbling,

British, Hugh Grant kinda way.

But wait, I don't... I don't get it.

Why has the prince employed you

if he's already got this Gosling wannabe coaching him?

Oh, he's not a coach.

He's a royal matchmaker.

- What's the difference? - Ugh, I don't know.

He finds appropriate people for the royals to date.

Okay, so then, why is he stepping in and coaching

Freddie while you're working with him?

Exactly!

He's gonna make this whole seducing the prince thing

a whole lot harder than it needs to be.

You need to find a way to get the prince on his own, then.

I am way ahead of you.

Oh.

That was also a pleasure

in case you're interested.

If it isn't the greatest dating coach of all time.

I know that I gave you a lot to digest yesterday,

so I just wanna let that settle.

And today, we are going to focus on your wardrobe!

What's wrong with my wardrobe?

You look like you're in

an off-Broadway production of Cats.

- Yeah. - There you go.

So, you're gonna come with me. You can have the day off.

This um, requires a bit of a woman's touch,

so you can just chill.

Well, actually if uh,

we're talking about a new wardrobe,

I happen to know the best guy in town.

- Really? - That's kind, but we'll be fine.

No, no, no, I really must insist.

Okay? Oz is the best. He dresses all the big names.

If anyone's gonna dress Freddie, I think it's gotta be him.

I'll give him a call right now.

Oz, Edward.

I have the prince of Montrovia for you.

- Eddie! - Oz! How are you doing, old friend?

If I had a tail, I would wag it.

Oh, good. Good.

This is...

The Prince of Montrovia, as I live and breathe.

The pleasure's all mine.

This is my assistant.

She will be mostly feeding you luxury food stuffs.

Ooh, lovely. Thank you. Right on that. Right.

Oz is the best in the business, Freddie.

He'll have you looking like Clooney in no time.

He's actually also dressed Clooney.

- Oh! - Yes. Yes, yes, yes.

You are a prince.

What you need is a wardrobe that is dashing yet understated.

What are the royal colours of Montrovia?

White, pink, and green.

We'll make that work.

Okay. Now strip.

Hmm.

Oh, right.

What was that about objectification?

Oh, you mean appreciation?

Touché.

Taz, this is not going as planned, at all.

I haven't written anything, I haven't made any progress

with the prince, and now he looks like Jude Law,

and half of Manhattan is gonna wanna go on a date with him.

Which, to be fair, is what he's employed you for.

It's the publishers.

Don't say or do anything crazy.

I'm just polishing a wine glass.

Jane, Mike, how are you?

We're doing well, but more importantly, how are you doing?

Yes! Any developments on the final chapter?

Mm-hmm. It's going really well.

Really? - Yes.

I um... I'm actually uh,

you know, I'm dating someone, so

just words and ideas are just gushing out onto the page.

Fantastic! Who are you dating?

The Prince of Montrovia.

Hang up the phone.

Hello?

Oh, I'm sorry.

We, we... we're just a little confused.

Did, did you just say you're dating the Prince of Montrovia?

I am. Is that the um...

kind of impressive person you were thinking about?

- Okay. - Nina, this would guarantee your book being published.

Do you really think you'll end up together?

Definitely!

Okay, well, don't let us hold you up!

We look forward to the final chapter!

Great, yes! It's um... gonna...

be finished really soon.

Okay. Speak soon. Bye now.

Nina, this doesn't feel good.

You would do the same.

- Uh-huh. - Right?

No.

Miss Bower.

I wasn't aware you were coming this morning.

Well, I aim to surprise.

Where's Freddie?

Thank you.

Good morning, Freddie.

Nina! To what do I owe the pleasure?

Oh, I was just in the neighbourhood

and I thought I'd come say hi.

- Oh, hello. - Hey.

Was that it, or...?

Well, um...

I was thinking of maybe going for a walk in the park.

Or visiting some galleries.

I'm not sure if you're in the mood for some culture,

but galleries are a perfect place to find princesses.

Oh! Good to know.

And I would have loved to,

but uh, I've already made plans with Edward, so...

What?

Oh! Oh, here he is now.

What are you doing here? It's our day off.

I could ask you the same.

Well, um, I was gonna take Freddie princess hunting.

What about you?

- The same. - Hmm. - Hmm.

Well, perfect.

We can all go to the party together, then.

What party?

All right, Freddie. You're gonna love this, okay?

This is one of the most elite parties in all of Manhattan.

Yeah? This place is filled with some of the most impressive eligible people in town.

I've never heard of it.

Like I said.

Now, when I walk into a party, Freddie...

- Mm-hmm. - I say to myself,

all the women in here want me. - All right.

Hmm.

Sorry, it's funny.

Pay no mind to her, yeah? Try it, Freddie.

All these women want me.

All these women want you.

No, Freddie, no.

All these women want you.

Oh, all these women want me!

- Yes, Freddie, yes! - Yes!

Freddie, don't do that. It's lame.

My track record speaks for itself, okay?

Would you just... please.

All right, Freddie? - Mm-hmm!

- Try again, I mean... - All the women in here...

- Oh, my gosh! Oh! - Oh!

I'm sorry, I... I just tripped on the floor.

Um... - Freddie, you just keep the vibe going and...

Why don't you follow me? I'm gonna...

This is... here we are.

A bit out of the way, aren't we?

- It's perfect. - Perfect?

Yeah! I...

When you're dating in Manhattan, you don't wanna...

be on display like an old box of cereal.

You wanna be... hidden.

Obscured. Hard to find.

Like the heart of the ocean.

Yes.

Exactly.

So, what, I just stand here and wait for them to find me?

- Yeah, that's right. - Hmm.

And what if they don't?

Maybe they already have?

- I'm not sure I understand. - Hmm, you look so good in your suit.

Thank you.

Brings out something in your...

In my...?

Eyes.

Well, what about them?

There's... so much soul in them.

I don't know, they're... they're just brown.

You're so funny.

You know, it's so crazy to me that you needed

to hire a dating coach.

- Really? - Yeah, you don't need coaching

or stupid mantras.

You're... you're brilliant, just as you are.

In your experience, how do you find the one?

Well, sometimes it's just

the person right in front of you.

What are you two doing?

I'm being obscure and precious,

and impossible to find, like the heart of the ocean.

Exactly.

Come back to the party, please.

- Oh. - Yeah? I think I've found the perfect woman for you.

- Really? - Mm-hmm. Yes, come on.

You, no. Stay. Thank you.

What... what does she do?

She's the daughter of...

I have a really good feeling about this one for you, yeah.

Put that down, put that down. Okay, come here. Come here.

Do you see her through the crowd there?

- Which one is she? - She's wearing the dusty rose.

- What, the singer? - The dress.

She's tucking her hair behind her ear.

She's stunning. Who is she?

Her name's Jessica Morrison. She's an "it girl."

Socialite and daughter of a billionaire maple syrup tycoon.

Sweet!

All right, go talk to her!

Yep.

Oh, he's doing so good!

Ah! He's almost as smooth as me.

So, like, not smooth?

Oh, I'll take that. Thank you.

Guess who just got Rachel Cox's phone number?

I'd be surprised if it was real.

It's real, okay?

Boy, jealousy does not look good on you!

- I'm not jealous. - Hey, nothing's stopping you.

We should get back to Freddie anyway.

Agreed.

Always leave them wanting more.

Freddie!

Right. Uh, could I grab your number,

perhaps we should go for dinner. - Yeah, yes.

Only if you're... Perfect, thank you.

- Yeah. - Okay. Thank you so much.

Well, it was so lovely meeting you, Jessica.

- Lovely meeting you. - Stay safe. You take care.

- Okay, bye. - Bye.

How'd you do, pal?

Guess what guys? I got her number!

Yeah, you did!

Yes, you did!

And we arranged a dinner date. I'm so excited.

I can't believe I'm going on a date with this beautiful,

intelligent woman!

It makes perfect sense, Freddie.

I mean, that's gonna be a disaster, though.

Why would you say that?

Because Freddie is notoriously terrible on dinner dates.

- Well, that's very true. - That is very true.

- Terrible. - He is bad.

I guess you'd better get practising.

Okay. But with who?

Tell me about Montrovia.

Tell me about your home.

Well, what would you like to know?

I don't know, anything.

Um, what's your fondest childhood memory?

Ooh, good question.

Has to be the first time I met Millie.

Yeah, first time meeting Millie.

Oh! She was magnificent.

Hmm. Who was Millie? You first girlfriend?

No, my first horse.

Oh.

Yeah. I'll never forget it.

See uh... it was a crisp, crisp winter morning.

Clear blue skies.

Fresh snow on the ground.

And my mother and father took me outside and there she was.

Just... standing there in all her glory

with the steam rising off her.

And from that moment onwards,

we had a... a really special bond.

I love that horse so much.

I can see that.

Oh! Hey, you two. Sorry, mate.

The subway was just... whew! Oh.

What are you doing here?

What do you mean? It's Freddie's practice date.

Unless Freddie wants to join the polyamorous community,

it's a date for two, not for three. - Oh, don't worry,

I'm not gonna be on the date with you. - Oh.

- No. - Okay, good.

No, I think I'm gonna be right...

yeah, right... right here.

You two just carry on, yeah. Act natural.

Sure.

You look really very beautiful in this candlelight.

- Thank you. - Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm. That's good.

Are you sure that Edward isn't a distraction here?

Oh no, not at all. Actually, his presence really helps get me in the zone.

Hmm.

- Thank you so much. - Ah.

Ooh! Wow, that looks great.

Mm-hmm.

I'm just gonna...

So, tell me, Nina,

what was it like growing up in Long Island?

And that is how I found out carpaccio is a delicious

antipasto, as well as an artist.

Hmm.

Sorry, Nina, am I boring you?

- Eh. - Uh, no, you're not.

Um, do you... do you wanna go dance?

We haven't covered dancing yet.

- Let's cover it now! - Oh.

We'll be back.

You are not too bad, Freddie, you little liar.

Well, my mother did drag me

to a billion dance classes growing up, so...

Hmm. Well, you're very good.

And it's kinda sexy.

Hmm.

Not if you do it to hip-hop.

I uh, got booed off the dance floor

on the Lower East Side the other day.

Oh.

Well, maybe we should get you some lessons.

You've got a rogue eyelash.

Oh.

Make a wish!

So good, Freddie. So good.

So good.

Um, could you just give us a little space?

No, no, no, I have to be up close and personal in this.

Seduction is all about the little nuances and details,

right? So...

I'm gonna run to the washroom.

I'll be back in just a moment.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, Freddie!

Oh, right. Yeah.

You can't just leave a woman alone on the dance floor, okay?

If this was a real date, she'd be going home with me now,

instead of you. - Yeah, in your dreams, buddy.

Would you care to cut in?

It would be my honor.

Thank you.

We don't have to dance, it's okay.

- Oh, come on! Dance with me. - It's fine.

What, you uh... you scared you won't be able to uh,

keep things professional?

Uh...

Have I done something to offend you?

No.

Just seems like you uh...

you don't really enjoy working with me, is all.

You're fine.

Okay, here's a question for you.

Do you advise your clients to kiss someone on the first date?

Yeah. If they're feeling it.

- Hmm. - Do you not?

No. No, not for my male clients anyways.

You know, I think it's... I think it's best if they wait 'til the fourth date.

- The fourth date?! - Yeah.

- Why? - Wow.

I think women appreciate it if you take the time to get to know them first.

I think they like to connect emotionally before physically.

Mm-hmm.

It's so nice to hear what women want.

Especially from a man.

Is it true or is it... is it not true?

If I went on an amazing date

with someone who I connected with and there was a spark,

and they make me laugh, then I would...

I would want them to kiss me on the first date, hmm.

Really?

- Yeah. - Even say in this scenario,

if he was to make you wait 'til the second date,

could that possibly have you yearning for him more?

No, not necessarily because if this guy didn't kiss me

on this amazing date, then...

it might mean that he's...

you know, not spontaneous or insecure,

and I would lose interest.

That's... that's interesting.

It's just more attractive

when someone is romantic, and spontaneous, and you know,

not just following robotic dating moves.

Fair enough.

I still think it serves

my male clients to wait 'til date 4.

I'm sure you wait 'til date four to kiss a woman.

Well, no.

But then again, um...

well, I'm not most of my clients.

I'm a pro. - Mm-hmm.

Am I interrupting something? No!

No.

- It's good to have you back. - May I?

You... please.

Uh, thank you for the dance, Nina.

I've got a very big question.

Okay.

Are you more of a Friends

or a Seinfeld kinda gal?

- Oh! That's actually a very good date question. - Ooh!

I'm obviously a Seinfeld person.

What?!

Don't tell me you prefer Friends?

Well, it's... it's got more heart.

I've had such a nice date tonight. Thank you.

Where's Edward?

Uh...

probably off somewhere trying to get lucky.

Sounds about right.

It's um...

it's really nice to finally get you alone.

Would you maybe wanna do this again sometime?

Yeah, I'd like that.

Great. Me too.

Well, good night.

Good night.

Wow! Well done, Freddie!

You smashed that outta the park! - Yeah?

Oh, you really had her. You did.

Oh, but I just wouldn't... I wouldn't go in for the kiss

right at the end like that, though, on the first date. Right?

- Really? - No, no, I mean,

Nina and I have different opinions about that,

don't we, Nina? - Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

I was trying to take a bit of a back seat, you know?

- Mm-hmm. - Play it casual. - Mm-hmm.

- Just like you taught me. - Yes, right.

I did try the Seinfeld and Friends line.

Ooh, ooh. How did it play?

Nina, I think it worked pretty well?

Mm-hmm! Yes!

Mm-hmm. I thought it would.

Wow.

I'm really impressed with myself.

Yes, you should be.

Well, uh... good night, Nina.

- Good night. - Yes, good.

You were such a good sport. - Ah.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Yes. - As well.

Ah, shall we?

- Yes. - Yeah. Get home safe, hmm?

I can't tell you how annoying it was.

We were literally about to kiss.

I was so close to closing the deal and, and

Edward just popped up outta the bushes and ruined it.

But it was a pretend date, right?

Uh... so?

So, do you think he was actually gonna kiss you

or was he just pretending?

He was totally gonna kiss me.

- Are you sure? - Yes! Trust me.

If it wasn't for Edward, we would be in my apartment right now, making out.

Ugh! What does he want now?!

Is that Edward? - Yes.

Go away!

He's calling you late.

Interesting.

Shush. Hold on.

What?

What a polite way to answer your phone.

Sorry. I was um, on the other line.

What would you like?

I was just wondering if you uh, wanted to get

together for lunch tomorrow,

to maybe go over the notes from tonight's date?

I don't think we need to do that.

I think he did well.

Always room for improvement.

And we do want her to love him, not just like him, right?

Sure, yeah, that's a good idea.

Bye.

But in all honesty, I think he's doing very well.

He's transformed insanely fast.

Yes, he has.

I wonder if uh, if I hadn't interrupted the both of you

last night, if you would've kissed him?

- Oh, oh, you're serious? - Mm-hmm.

Oh, don't worry, I probably would've kissed him, too.

I was, uh, gonna pull away after the last second.

Yeah, sure looked like that.

Looked like you were about ready to play tonsil tennis.

You know, I'm actually more of a football gal.

Anyways, I don't...

kiss my clients.

Ethics, you know?

Right, right.

Ethics.

I'm sure you've kissed hundreds of your clients.

I wouldn't have the career that I do if I did.

Hmm.

So, what about you?

Hmm, what about me?

Well, you're single, right?

If this is you trying to hit on me,

you should be my next client.

Okay.

Are you dating or...?

No, I... actually hate dating.

Really? I love going on dates.

Oh, I've noticed.

You know the point of dating is to lead to a relationship,

right? Like, you're not just supposed to go on a series

of first dates that don't go anywhere.

My dates go places.

Trust me.

Yeah...

to your bedroom. And then a cab.

And then an early morning text, if you remember.

- So, why don't you like dating? - Because...

I can see through the good ones and for the bad ones,

I can't help but tell them what they're doing wrong.

You tell your dates what they're doing wrong?

I know! I can't help it.

It's... it's my calling.

If we were to go on a date,

hypothetically speaking, of course,

I don't think you'd be doing much coaching.

You wouldn't make it past hello.

- Is that a challenge? - No.

- Is that a smile? - No.

Maybe.

Thank you.

So, how did you get into this whole matchmaking thing?

Did you just have like, a Rolodex of former flings

you wanted to share with the world?

No, actually, I uh...

I was engaged.

Oh.

Okay, you were engaged.

And um...

but it just... it just didn't work out.

Like a... like a lot of them don't.

And I uh, was in a bit of a funk afterwards,

so I moved to London to start fresh.

Hmm. I can see it now.

This young Edward on the London Eye,

looking out into the rain, all sad.

You uh, you may not be far off.

Anyway, well, I just wasn't quite ready to date yet when I got there

and um, because I played polo

and because I'm so gregarious and charming.

And arrogant.

You mean confident?

No, I mean arrogant. Continue.

Well, and because of the polo, I was...

I was in with some of the royal circles anyhow, and so,

I started matchmaking for them.

And then, I got a call from Freddie's mom.

Now I'm here, with you.

Well... it all makes sense now.

What makes sense?

Your fear of commitment.

I... I don't have a fear of commitment.

You're a commitment-phobe.

Well, maybe it takes one to know one.

- Cheers to that. - Cheers to that.

You know uh, behind that cold and curt exterior of yours,

you're actually uh, quite fun.

Hmm, I know. Thank you.

Anyway... - Hey, what do you think about a double date?

Just to help Freddie out a little bit?

The sit-down dates get a little intense for the guy, okay?

He gets stuck in his head, and if we're there,

we can help lighten the mood.

Keep the ball moving, right? - Hmm.

What do you think?

It's not a bad idea.

It's a very good idea, actually.

A double date?

Mm-hmm.

Wait, is this guy hitting on you now?

No. He's dating, like, a million women.

Mm-hmm, and now trying to make it a million and one.

- Hmm. - Is he hot?

Mm... he thinks so.

Hmm. Have you thought about dating him instead

if he's into you? - Ew! Gross!

- No? - No! I... I need to date someone impressive.

Plus he's... smug, and smarmy, and so annoying.

This is the type of guy that I tell my clients to run

a million miles away from. - Mm-hmm.

Plus I have... a crush on the prince.

You sure about that?

He's... he's funny, and charming, and uncomplicated.

I don't know, he just sounds a little... square.

He's not. He's lovely, and... and he's... very handsome.

And you need more than lovely and handsome!

Okay, you're a firecracker. You need... you need chemistry,

and spark, and wit.

I... I said he's funny! And there is a spark.

I'm genuinely into him.

Then why did you agree to the double date with Edward?

Because... I'm going to use the date

to sabotage Jessica's chances with Freddie.

Clever. And kinda ruthless.

Hmm.

Okay, but wait, what is the plan?

Well, she's a Manhattan socialite,

so I will just let her be herself

and that will send any man running for the hills.

Fiendish.

- I love it. - Yeah.

Not bad.

Freddie, not bad! - Ah!

At all. Look at you.

You look dashing.

I'm half-tempted to whisk you off on a date with me, for real.

So, is this a real date for you two, or...

No!

Well, thank you so much for being here for me.

- Of course. - Yeah.

That's what we're all here for.

I mean, I'm hoping she shows up.

You know, these Manhattan "it girls" can really...

be kinda flaky.

You think she won't show up?

Nina, don't make the man anxious.

I'm just managing expectations.

This must be the place to be.

- It is! - Well, because you're here.

Hmm.

Good to see you.

- Are you well? - Yes.

It's like when Kate met William.

Yeah, very uh, bland.

Yes, I'm actually opening a new contemporary art gallery

in Williamsburg next week.

- Oh! - You should come, Freddie.

I'd love to.

If you're a fan of art, you should really see

the collection at the Montrovia Palace.

It is exquisite.

I actually have a coffee table book

with all the palace's art. - Oh.

Well, if you play your cards right, maybe we'll kick

the book to the side and just take the palace.

Well, for that to happen,

you'd have to kill both my parents, so,

I'd really rather you didn't do that. Oh, gosh!

I think it's really great

that you're opening up an art gallery.

Well, thank you. I love my job.

I'm just so "hashtag blessed."

Is that sarcasm?

Or do you not find it all a little um, vacuous?

How do you mean?

Well, don't you find it

a little empty being an "it girl?"

Well, I don't consider myself an "it girl."

Hmm, what do you call yourself, a celebrity?

Socialite? Celebrilite?

I'm just, I'm just being me.

What is that, though? Is it um, an influencer?

Oh, I reject the term.

It just comes with a lot of baggage.

- Mm-hmm. - Mm-hmm.

I'm not being judgmental.

I'm just saying, for me,

I wouldn't really wanna have my whole existence rely on,

you know, wanting to be famous.

I'm not trying to be famous, I'm just...

Well, and there's nothing wrong with that, though, either.

Right? - If it's any consolation,

Jessica, I'm a prince.

My entire existence is purely ceremonial

and based off nothing I've ever personally achieved, so uh,

I think it's really cool that you're opening an art gallery

and... hosting charity events.

I mean, it could be worse. You could be selling shampoo.

You sell shampoo?

Uh, it's just a sponsorship, and it's only one.

Oh... of how many?

Two... a dozen.

Uh, energy drinks, dog biscuits, bleach.

That would go over really well at the palace.

Nina, would you mind just helping me?

We'll just, we'll be right back.

Ex... excuse us.

I think it's fantastic that you sell shampoo.

I'll buy four orders. - Really?

Yes.

What are you doing?

I am playing a part!

Whatever you think you're doing,

you are sabotaging what's happening here.

I'm not sabotaging anything.

You are sa...

Wait, you have a thing for Freddie, don't you?

What? That's absurd!

You do. You totally do.

I do not!

It would be understandable, I guess.

He's charming and he's handsome. Very rich.

I'm not into him.

It's a dating coach tactic,

okay? I'm testing her.

Okay, well, whatever it is you think you're doing,

it's working.

Look at how cute they are.

This is... this is perfect, actually.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, we can just,

we can just sneak out the back and then,

and then text them an excuse later.

Huh? - Sure. Yep.

Great. Come on.

Good morning, Freddie.

I brought you some New York bagels.

Oh, that is so sweet, thank you so much.

Ooh, wow, they are fresh. - Yes.

I feel the need to explain last night.

How so?

I'm sorry if I was acting weird. Um...

It's just...

you are so wonderful.

You are. And... and you deserve to end up

with someone incredible.

And I just don't wanna see you settle for just anyone.

I promise you, I won't.

Good.

Hand on my heart,

Jessica's the one!

- What? - Nina, I can't tell you

how incredible the date was.

The conversation flowed so easily.

We walked and talked for hours and hours.

It was like a scene from a movie.

Jessica is my future princess.

Oh, Freddie, it's been one date.

I know! But they say when you know, you know.

They are idiots!

Anyone who says that is wrong.

That's why so many marriages are horrendous.

- Well, that doesn't sound quite right. - Well, it is.

And the real one is usually someone that you haven't thought about yet.

Oh. I've never heard that perspective.

That's why you're paying me the big bucks,

my expert perspective.

You can't just run off with the first woman

who shows interest in you.

You need to be with someone who sees you.

Who gets you. Who loves you.

Wow. You're very good.

I see what you're doing.

I see your plan, your evil little scheme.

My scheme?

You're testing me to see if I really do like Jessica or not.

No, I w...

- Uh, no, no. - I wasn't doing...

You are very, very good.

I mean, a little sneaky, but

I understand why you charge my family such extortionate rates.

No, Freddie.

No. No, thank you.

Gosh, you really are

the greatest dating coach of all time.

Oh!

Was I interrupting something? - No, not at all.

Good! I don't need to ask you how the date last night went

'cause I know from all those texts you were sending me

in the wee hours of the night, huh?

- Sorry about that. - No, don't be.

You're not sending those texts to Jessica, though, right?

- No! - No, never mind.

Hey, Nina.

- Hey. - Oh, I've also had

a great idea for a second date.

So, what do you think?

A little private black-tie cocktail event.

Working the whole royal angle. Not so bad, right?

Oh! - Martini, shaken not stirred.

Bond. James Bond.

Look at you. So sharp. - Thank you very much.

- Wow. - Thank you. - Just put that there. Yeah.

- Thank you. - Oh.

Guys, I was wondering,

I know we said it'd be the four of us tonight.

Do you think maybe we could just make it Jessica and me again?

Jessica and you?

Yeah, sorry, is that rude?

- No! - A little!

No! Not at all.

The better we do our job,

the less you should see of us, right?

And personally, I'm loving this newfound confidence.

Okay, great.

Well, I'm going to have a birthday party tomorrow night

so we can all hang out then.

Great! But, but, but again,

don't feel obliged to invite us, okay?

The better do our jobs... - No, but...

the sooner we'll be out of your hair.

Right? Come on, Blofeld!

Just remember that the one is often the person

right in front of you.

Blofeld!

I'm going to get a pretzel!

Mind if I join you?

- Do I have a choice? - Ugh. Nope.

Hmm.

What's her problem?

I don't know, she looked

genuinely appalled.

I give it a year.

Some matchmaker you are. You can't be cynical about love.

I'm joking.

Many truths are said in jest.

Another admirer?

Yeah, hard to keep track of them all right now,

to be honest.

Why don't you, you know,

give one of these women a chance?

You should try settling down once in a while.

I tell you what.

I'll settle down when you settle down.

I'm not settling down out of choice, I just...

haven't found anyone I'm attracted to.

That's what people say when they're scared to get their heart broken.

Well, you would know. You're a pro.

I happen to be attracted to everyone, actually.

Just not for uh, more than one night.

Hmm.

You know, it's guys like you

that really make dating so appealing.

Okay. Watch this.

Ooh! Boom!

- Um... - So slick!

Almost as slick as my idea for the cocktail tasting night.

Hmm, you thought that was slick.

Oh, yeah. Slickest idea ever.

What? You think you can do better?

I know I can do better.

Okay then. Okay. Hit me with it.

No, no, I mean, you just stick with your little cocktail tasting.

No, I'm serious.

If we're gonna start working together,

let's start working together.

Trade secrets.

Not bad.

Not bad? This is everything!

No fancy restaurants, no clever lines,

no trendy cocktail parties, just low-key, simple, romantic fun.

- Ooh. - Plus, it's kinda sexy.

- It is when I do it. - Yeah, please.

- Oh, come on. - You look like Bambi on ice.

Bambi? What, can Bambi do this? Huh?

- Oh! - Huh?

- Oh. - Is that Bambi?

- Not bad! - Yeah, not bad.

- Ooh. - Whoa!

Uh, how about this for an idea?

How about last one past the blue line has to pay for ice cream?

- Okay. - Okay?

- Yeah. - Three, two...

One!

- Wow! - Go!

You're such a cheater!

Oh, my... oh.

Hey, Nina, do you know how to stop?

- Oh, God. - Nina!

Wait!

Oh... - Ooh...

That's one way to stop it.

Yeah.

You um... owe me an ice cream.

- Oh, thank you. - Yeah.

Last night was fun.

It was fun.

Um, I also haven't forgotten

that you still owe me an ice cream, by the way.

Um... I'm pretty sure you owe me an ice cream.

Hmm, no, no, I'm pretty sure it's you that owes me the ice cream, actually.

Okay.

That's done. - Oh, nice.

Oh!

Sorry.

One second.

Yeah.

- Hello? - Nina! It's Jane and Mike.

Do you have a minute? - Yes! One second.

Hi! What's up?

We need a date.

A date? Uh, do you want coaching?

A date, like, for a wedding with you and the prince?

You want me to marry the prince?

We just got the projected sales.

If there were to be a royal wedding in this book...

You marry the prince, write your happily ever after

and get massive international distribution.

It's only been a few weeks.

Well, in your book,

you had a woman propose to a guy

within three days of them meeting.

Yeah, but that was different!

That was... that was so different!

Nina, I'm sorry, but we have a lot of new projects coming through.

We really need to make a decision soon.

Right.

This thing with the prince is happening or...?

Yes. (Jane): Yes?

Definitely! Sorry, I just got distracted.

Um... it'll happen.

Soon, I promise.

Great, because we need to make a decision about the book

in the next day or so.

Okay, not a problem!

Um, yes, I will get my happy ever after

and you will get your... final chapter, ASAP.

Okay.

Delicious. Right.

Right, thank you.

Wow, you look wonderful.

Thank you.

Wow! Look at this dress!

Now, this is why I love my job.

Oh. Aren't they cute?

So cute.

You know...

- Yeah. - Hi! Excuse me.

- Hello. - Um, I need to talk to you.

Oh, is it urgent?

Jessica literally just arrived. Yes.

- Is everything okay? - No.

Why, what's happened?

- The stars... - The stars?

Have moved, and it's bad.

Um, I just... one moment.

- I'll be back, I'll be back. - I... okay.

What's going on over there?

Some stars have suddenly moved... apparently.

Stars can suddenly move?

Not according to the general laws of physics.

Uh, it's funny.

You know, sometimes I think about that time

when we first met, and um,

I gave you my card and I often wonder, you know,

what would have happened if you and I started chatting?

Oh, I was far too angry to chat to anyone that night

after such a humiliating date.

Freddie, you're so funny!

That's what I love about you, you're so funny.

You ever notice how much we laugh together?

- We do? - Yeah, we're laughing right now, right?

Which is... what I'm...

what I'm trying to tell you, um...

What?

Look, I'm not saying this to boost your ego

or anything, but um, well...

Freddie, you're so great.

And well, Freddie...

I um... - All okay with the stars?

Um... not yet. Still working on it.

I was getting lonely out there.

Come join me. - Of course. Of course, I'll be...

I see what you did there.

What?

Stealing me away so that

she'd come and steal me back.

You never cease to amaze me.

Thank you.

Hello, my darling, I'm so sorry about that.

- That's okay, you're here now. - I'm so sorry.

Okay.

What are you doing?

Nothing. Be right back.

What? No, no, no, no.

Freddie, I need to speak to you again.

Uh, Nina...

It's urgent this time. Please.

What's going on?

Freddie, you're making a big mistake with Jessica.

You cannot trust her.

What do you mean?

She's a vacuous Manhattan socialite.

She's just interested in you

because she wants to inherit your kingdom.

How dare you?

Who do you think you are, saying that about me?

I uh... I, I, I'm just saying what I've seen

and you've only been on two dates

and you're just attaching yourself to him like some limpet

and walking around his birthday party like you're his fiancée

and I just think it's very suspicious!

No. What's suspicious is what you are up to.

What I'm up to?

Yes, what are you up to?

Come on, who are you really and what is your whole game here?

- My game? - Yes! What is your game?

I'll tell you my game.

I'm Freddie's dating coach. - No!

What?

I'm his dating coach.

Dating coach.

You hired a dating coach to seduce me?

- No. - So what,

you were just using a series of tricks to seduce me? Is that it?

- No! - Yeah, all of this, it was just a game?

You know, the cocktail making, the double date,

that was what? Just a series of traps?

No, of course not! Jessica.

- No. - Jessica!

No, leave me alone, and don't follow me.

Je...

Jessica!

Edward? Edward, wait!

- I'm just such an idiot. - Wait. Wait.

You were into Freddie all along!

What? No! No, I wasn't.

I was just...

You were just what, just trying to inherit his kingdom?

No, I wasn't. I was just...

- Just what, Nina?! - I was...

- What? - I was trying to get a book deal!

What?!

I wrote a dating book,

and the publishers told me that they would only publish it

if I was dating someone... impressive.

You're kidding.

I was trying to win Freddie over because of a book deal.

I was never into him.

Oh, well, phew! I'm so relieved.

Okay. Good.

No, not good! Bad!

That's the most unethical thing I've ever heard!

I know! Look, listen, I wasn't thinking it through.

But... but then, I thought, you know, maybe I could date him

and I could teach him things, you know, and then,

we could both be winners because he'll find his princess

'cause he'll have so much confidence,

and I'll get my book deal! So, it wasn't so bad!

It's so despicable!

Maybe you would've done the same thing.

I would never betray the trust of my client like that.

Never! He hired you to help him

find the love of his life and you just sabotaged it.

I understand.

I don't think you understand

nearly how terrible it is!

It's... it's horrible, okay? And you hurt me too!

How did I hurt you?

You went on a date with me

while you were trying to seduce him!

What are you talking about, that double date?

I'm talking about us getting pretzels and going roller skating.

You thought that was a date?

Don't! Do not do that.

You asked me to show you my favourite dating spots!

Yes! As a date!

But you said trade secrets!

I was flirting with you.

All right? Just like how you were doing

when you just slunk off and were enticing me to follow you!

I didn't slink off anywhere!

- Oh, you slinked! - I did not slink!

You slunk, okay?

I've been around long enough

to know a slink when I see a slink, and to know a date

when it's a date, and to know

when someone's giving me vibes or not!

I wasn't giving you vibes!

Either you have no idea what dating is

or you are in complete denial!

There weren't vibes!

I... whatever this was, was just work!

Huh.

Wow, I uh...

That's my mistake, then.

I'll see you around, Miss Bower.

He's such a narcissist! There wasn't any vibe.

I'm sure he has a vibe with everyone.

Oh, Nina, this is bad.

This is all over the Internet.

I mean, you're trending on Twitter.

Hmm.

- What? - Uh... Mike and Jane.

The deal is officially squashed, as expected.

One second.

Freddie!

Freddie, wait. Hi!

You okay? - No, I'm not.

I'm all over Twitter. It's, it's...

it's a PR nightmare!

My mother called me and said I brought shame

on my entire family and nation!

What about Jessica?

She thinks that you, Edward, and me tricked her

into falling in love with me and now, I have to go back

to Montrovia and marry someone I don't even love.

So, thank you.

I'm sorry.

I have to go.

- Where are you going? - Damage control.

Jessica, please don't punish Freddie for employing me.

He is such a nice guy and I wasn't coaching him.

I was... trying to sabotage you both so I could get a book deal.

What?

It's a long story, but

the gist of it is that I am a terrible person.

But he's not.

He's so lovely and he wasn't playing any games

to try and get you, he was just... being himself.

Even so, I don't want to be with someone

who has a dating coach.

I want to be with someone who's authentic.

He was being authentic. He was being himself.

I wasn't coaching him because I was trying to steal him.

But the Freddie that you like is the real Freddie.

And he really likes you.

I don't know.

I just, I hate drama, and I've had enough drama in my life.

But he didn't cause any of the drama. I did.

This is on me.

Please don't punish him for something that I did.

If you could just give him a second chance. Please.

I'm sorry.

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

I just... I just don't know.

I am actually happy they're not publishing my book.

- Don't say that. - I am.

I don't think I made a difference in anyone's lives.

What are you talking about?

You helped literally thousands of people fall in love.

Thousands of your clients got married because of you!

I think they would've fallen in love and gotten married

with or without me. - What makes you say that?

Look at Freddie and Jessica!

Freddie didn't need anything that I taught him

to make Jessica fall in love with him, he...

just had to be himself.

And she fell in love with him anyway.

I'm starting to wonder if my whole career is a total sham.

I really don't think so.

No, I think so.

I think all of my clients

who ended up together did so because of love,

not because of anything I taught them.

I made a fortune teaching people tricks

when all you had to do was be yourself.

Be authentic and the right person will come along

and fall in love with you.

That's the only real trick.

You should write about that!

What?

You should write a final chapter about that!

About this... the shameful story

of you pretending to coach the prince

while trying to seduce him and how it all backfired on you

but... but it ultimately taught you the real trick

to finding true love.

- Which is? - Be authentic?

We don't love people for the dating tricks

they employ, we love them because...

well, who knows what the magic ingredient is

that makes people fall in love with each other,

but we can't create it.

Sure, we can trick someone into liking us

for a night or two,

but we can't make people love us long term.

And I have spent my entire career coaching people that we can.

And that's wrong.

What's more, is I used all my dating tricks

to try and seduce Freddie,

the Prince of Montrovia, just to get this book published.

But none of my tricks worked.

Ultimately, what is the lesson of this book?

Aside from not sabotaging true love?

Just be yourself.

Be your brilliant, wonderful, quirky, unique self.

And if you do that, true love will come along.

What do you think?

I think you need to send that to the publisher dudes.

They already said they're not publishing anything.

Send it. Trust me.

- Hi, Nina. - Hi, Freddie.

I just wanted to say thank you so much

for going and talking to Jessica.

Well, I'm not sure it did much good, but...

Well, it did.

She came back to me and we're engaged.

You're engaged?!

When you know, you know.

Oh. I'm so sorry.

All is forgiven.

Love won in the end and that is all that matters.

I actually wanted to invite you

to our engagement party tomorrow afternoon.

That's very kind of you, but I...

Edward's gonna be there. He's gonna be leaving to London

shortly after, but... might not be too late.

Too late for what?

Oh, come on!

It's obvious that you two have

a thing for each other.

Did he tell you that?

No, it's just my observation.

It's clear as the light of day

that you two are perfect for each other.

Congratulations, Freddie.

I really am happy that you finally found your princess.

Thank you.

You really wanna publish my book?

Aspirational boyfriend and the online scandal

and uh... it's a complete PR mess.

It really is,

but we were both so thrilled with your final chapter.

Really? Yes!

We love how you laid out

just how immoral, unethical

and shameful you've been.

Thank you.

That final twist about

how you know absolutely nothing about love and your clients

only needed to be themselves? - Oh!

- Hmm! - We'll have a book launch tomorrow.

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

- Tell us how the story ended. - Oh, yes!

Freddie and Jessica are engaged.

They're actually having an engagement party right now.

No, not... not Freddie and Jessica.

You and Edward.

Me and Edward?

Yeah!

You're totally in love with him, right?

Why is everyone saying this to me?

Wait, wasn't that what the final chapter was about?

Well, how you realized your true love was right in front

of your nose, but you were too ambitious, stubborn

and blind to see it.

Oh.

Uh...

I have to go.

My darling.

- Hi. - Nina!

- Freddie, where's Edward? - Oh, he's left already.

He's on his flight back to London.

Oh. Don't tell me you really are in love with him.

Congratulations, babe!

Thank you.

Hey. Cheer up.

This is your dream!

You got your first ever book deal.

I know, and I'm happy, I am.

It's just, I never realized

how much I wanted love until it had come and gone.

It was right in front of me, Taz.

You'll get a chance at love again.

You will!

- What if I don't? - You will.

Nina.

Say something. Okay?

Uh...

Uh... hi, everyone.

Thank you so much for coming tonight.

Uh... it has been my dream since...

forever, to have a book published,

so I am over the moon to be here.

Uh, I have to thank Jane and Mike,

for taking a chance on me. Thank you.

And I have to thank Jessica and Freddie.

Thank you for following your gut

and proving how simple love can be.

If it weren't for you,

I wouldn't have a book to publish.

Really, thank you for not listening to me at all.

And Jessica, I am so glad

that you gave Freddie a second chance.

You know, it's...

it's kind of ironic that I'm promoting a book

on finding love and it seems like I'm the only person

in this room who hasn't found any.

I've been doing this for 15 years...

go figure.

Sorry.

Um, tell us about your next book.

What will that be about?

Oh!

Haven't really thought about it yet.

I don't know, maybe it'll be about, um...

a woman who is so blinded by ambition

that she misses her chance at true love.

I'm sorry.

It's just, I don't know if it's very good.

It's just so depressing

and I just really don't think anyone's gonna wanna read that.

What if, instead,

you write a story about two very stubborn and cynical people,

who almost lost out on love, but instead,

they find it in the end.

I don't know.

That sounds, um...

a little idealistic, no?

The best stories always are.

Wait.

Don't you wanna wait 'til the fourth date to kiss a woman?

Well, you know, I recently heard that if you're feeling it,

you should just go for it.

Hmm.

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