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Previously on lipstick jungle...

Hey.
Hi.

Hello, Wendy.

It's nice to see you.

I don't want to be the guy
sitting there on a barstool

telling anybody
who'll listen

that he could've played
keyboards

on a 30-city rock tour.

When I know what I want,
I go for it.

Oh, really?
Yeah.

If I didn't get on this right away,

we would have lost
the story.

You work for Nico Reilly.

If that's something
you can't respect,

maybe this isn't
the right place for you.

I am over-extended,
I am under-capitalized.

I can't drag you down
into this.

Look on the inside pocket.
What?

Don't you still want
to marry me?

I do.

Let's just stop
before we get into

that hating each other phase.

I could never hate you.

December 31st, 11:55 P.M.

Hey, it's Kirby.

I'm calling here to say
happy new year,

'cause I figured
if I called your cell

I might be interrupting
something.

Anyway, you were right.
Aspen's great.

The slopes are amazing,
the snow keeps falling and...

I'm sorry you're missing it.

Kirby, come on, it's freezing!

Anyway, I should go.

But I really do hope you have a
great year ahead of you, Nico.

You deserve it.

Press one to delete. Press two to save.

Message saved.

Oh, this is so cheerful.

Mom, you don't really need
to bring your luggage in.

The driver's gonna take you guys
to the four seasons

right after lunch.

Who installed
your dimmers?

Uh, my electrician.

Licensed?

Oh, norm,
don't be critical.

You haven't unzipped
your coat yet.

So, how was the trip?

You guys haven't said
a word.

It's your first time
on a private jet.

Wasn't it special?

It was certainly different.

Your dad and I having
that whole plane to ourselves,

it was, uh...
Lonely.

No, no. Just quiet.

You know me.

I like to meet people
when I travel.

Oh, mom, really,
don't unpack.

The driver's gonna
take you guys.

Oh, I know, I know,
Joe wants us at the hotel,

but we'd be lots
more comfortable here.

Yeah, if we could
stay here,

I could fix--
dad, dad!

You didn't come all the way
to New York to rewire my house.

Plus, you're Joe's guests
at that hotel.

His feeling are gonna be hurt
if you don't

accept his generosity.

Is he throwing the party too?

No, it's at his place,
but Wendy and Nico are hosting.

Who's coming
from Joe's side?

Uh...uh...well...

There'll probably be,
um, Ellen.

Is that his sister?

Assistant.

Ah.

Hey there.

Hey.

Hey.

Look at you.
Already back to work.

Well, the holidays
are over.

Mm.
They don't have to be.

Hey...

You're, um...

You're distracting me.

This is called multitasking.

No, this is called
me being unprepared

to run my 10:00 staff meeting.

Mm.

What's this?

This is a letter
for both of us to sign

for the legal department

letting them know that
we have a relationship

outside of the office.

It protects us both.

Um...this is, uh...

Very, um, detailed.

Can't we just say that
we, uh...

Saw each other
over the holidays?

Well, that makes it sound like
we bumped into each other

at macys,
in Santa's workshop.

What's bothering you?

Nothing. Nothing.

I'm--I'm just a little
uncomfortable

going on public record

as having a romantic
relationship with my boss.

This is not an
inter-office memo, Nico.

It's strictly confidential.

No, I get it.
I get it.

But if one person
in this building knows,

it changes things.

I understand that
it's required,

but the idea of
general counsel knowing

that we spent new year's Eve
at my place,

and how I like my toast
buttered--

is that still in there?

It just feels
a little orwellian.

I'll tell you what.

Why don't you edit it.

Keep what you can live with,
change what you can't.

When you're done,
I'll sign it.

Does it still make you
uncomfortable?

No, no, it's all good.

Then why are you twisting
the arm off that chair?

read my lips

be all that you can be

make a difference

give your dreams to me

no time for sleeping

there's too much to do

don't you forget that

we do what we want to do

let's get nuts

let's make some money

ooh, ooh

take your shirt off,
honey

let's freak out

ooh, ooh

you'll be sorry Charlie

read my lips

no, no, no, no, no.

There has to be room
for both names on the cake.

Victory.

No one's ever called her "Vicky"
and lived to talk about it.

Okay, thank you.
Hey, hey!

Hey, what's the rush?

I have to stop by the library
before first period.

Oh, okay,
well, don't forget,

your father's being picked up
for the airport at 7:00.

Oh, I might not
be home in time.

What? What are you--

I'm cramming
for a chemistry test.

Well, honey, you can't
not say good-bye to your father.

How many good-byes
are we gonna have?

There's been, like, ten.

I'm not doing this
to my study partner.

This test is major.
Maddie...

I'll call dad on his cell.
I gotta go.

Remind me why I was so eager
to hear her first words.

Oh, the good times will
come around again, darling.

Soon she'll be 16 and she'll
stop talking to us all together.

Um, I might need
another bag.

Oh, I can send you things.

Ugh, not really keen
on the postal system

handling my underwear.

Well, I'm not really keen
on you going on tour

not wearing any.

You worried about her?

Well, when she's angry--
she'll get over it.

Because, darling,
if you think

it's gonna turn into
something serious-- Shane, stop.

No, no, no,
I'm serious.

I'll call them and I'll
tell them to get someone else.

Family comes first,
you know.

Your family is going
to be fine.

Wendy...
Just take yes for an answer.

From the store opening.

You had all those people
down to the store

before it was done?

What do you mean?
This is done.

Then what's with all
the exposed plumbing?

That's the look,dad.

It's called
"industrial chic."

Oh. Since when did a ceiling
become optional?

Hello? Anybody home?

Hi. That's Joe.

We're all in here.

Ah, norm, Maryann, welcome.

Oh.

It's good to finally meet.

Yes. How was the flight?

Oh, they can't stop talking
about it. Oh, great.

Now, if everybody's game,

I would love to take you
out to lunch.

I'll take everyone out
to lunch.

Oh, god, no.

I've still got half my breakfast
from the flight.

Are you sure?

There's this lovely French
place.

I reserved the chef's table
in the kitchen.

This bag's crazy
with leftovers.

I hate to see good food
go to waste.

You have that ham
and cheese pocket?

Oh, yeah.

Never dated anyone like her.

Dahlia is passionate
about everything.

She read this script
I was on the fence about, right.

Wakes me up at 4:00 A.M.
insisting we act out

one of the scenes from it--
in bed.

A love scene?
Murder.

She did add some nice romance
to it, though.

Sal, you're definitely
in a zone.

Last night I was telling her
about the Lucy McKay story

coming out in bonfire.

Was that the med student

who faked her way
into the operating room?

Yeah, did Nico tell you
about it? No.

This deserves major attention.

If Lucy McKay's our centerpiece,
then I want sidebars.

A timeline with famous frauds
from history, literature.

The count of monte cristo--
that sort of thing.

I'll get research on it
right away.

They should already
be on it.

This story has top priority
for Griffin.

He plans to option the rights
for parador.

It gets better.

The lawyer
who defended Lucy

is now putting her
through med school.

And living with her.

Oh, what a fantastic project.

I'd kill to make a movie
like that.

You should.
What?

Make that movie.

Your sensibility, you'd
knock it out of the park.

Oh, sal,
don't torture me, okay?

If parador wants it--

what's gonna keep you
from scooping up the rights

before we get it?

And how are you going to
explain that to Griffin?

Business is business,
right.

Lucy McKay should sell her story
to the best filmmaker.

Besides, I owe you one.

All right, so next,

so we have a strategy
for the web site?

Where is Angie?

Uh, in California.

What, working on her tan?

She's at the Skywalker ranch

for Lucas' annual
precedent.

Oh, all right, well...

Mario testino,
has he signed the contracts?

Done. It's in legal.

Where is my invite
to the Lucas event?

I think the focus this year
is on electronic publishing.

Angie was the only one
they asked.

So how do we plan on
promoting the McKay story?

I have you booked for an
interview on talk of the town.

It's satellite radio.

And...that's it?

Uh, at the moment, yes.

Really?

Well, maybe you need to work
a little harder, Brian.

Find a station that
you can pick up

outside of a rental car.

Should I start now?

Looking for another job?
Possibly.

Lisa, where are we
with sales?

Uh, so I'm guessing
crisscrossing

eats up a lot of gas.

It does. It does.

But I'm traveling less
these days.

Only going if the situation
demands face time.

You like hockey?

More of a basketball fan.
Ah.

You?

Never liked basketball.

Oh, god, what is that?

Something I've been
putting together for years.

Odds and ends
from other folks' weddings

to help you plan yours.

Oh, remember Lynn tulio?
Gorgeous reception.

Except she wore
this horrible dress

that was slit
up to her yin-Yang.

But the flowers--

she had daisies dyed teal to
match the bridesmaids' gowns.

Mom, I should probably
tell you...

Joe...

Joe may not be into
a traditional wedding.

You know, like in a church
with a minister,

and 100 napkins that say
"Vicky and Joe's big day."

His idea of a perfect wedding
is probably very intimate.

How intimate?

Will the bride's parents
be invited?

Listen, I've gotta head off to a meeting.

But Ellen has booked us
a table tonight at per se.

Joe, um, maybe something
more casual?

Honestly, we'd be happy

to be in tonight.

Vicky's fixed up this place
so cozy.

Okay, you know,
I'll tell you what.

I'll call the chef,
see if he can come by here,

prepare dinner for us
in this kitchen.

Joe--
and tomorrow morning,

I'm thinking maybe
a little helicopter ride.

See the Brooklyn bridge the way
it was meant to be seen, huh?

Joe, stop.
No helicopters, really.

All right, we'll see.

Maryann,
you get some rest.

Okay.
Okay?

Norm, see you tonight.

You know, you really don't have
to do any of this.

Do what?

Let's just simplify the plans.
This is too much for them.

Look, they're my plans,
okay?

If I want to
treat 'em special, I will.

Special would have been
a first-class ticket.

Nobody expects
a private plane,

especially when you don't
have one anymore.

Well, that's why you can
charter one for a day

if you know the right people.

This is not the time
for you to be so extravagant.

Victory,
that is not your concern.

And you need never
bring it up again.

All right?

I'll see you later.

and I was just wondering if...

Maybe we could get together
later this afternoon.

All right. Perfect.

Thank you.

Oh, hey.

What's up?

Just wondering if you wanted
to grab a coffee.

Oh, thanks, but I just
sent marva out--I'm swamped.

I got the layout boards in,

and I've got drinks
with the maybelline people,

and then dinner with frank rich.

Have the finished
the letter yet?

No, I haven't.
But I will.

I'm just...
Swamped.

Yeah.
Yeah.

If you're having
buyer's remorse...

What?

No. No, I'm not.
Griffin, I will.

I'll get to the letter
as soon as--

it's not about the letter.

I'm more curious
as to why

you tipped off Wendy Healy
to a property

you knew I wanted.

What are you talking about?

Your buddy's making a play
for the Lucy McKay story.

Well...i didn't know
about that.

I've never even
discussed this with her.

I guess it's just
an unhappy coincidence.

So how can I take your gorgeous magazine

to the next level?

More importantly,
can it involve an ice skater?

Because I had lunch
with this--

Dahlia, actually, you're
not here for bonfire.

You're--
you're here for me.

Aren't they one
and the same?

Well, yes, they are.

I mean, you know how
the industry is changing,

and new media is gaining--
are you typing?

Yeah, this is how I work.
Go ahead.

All right, well,
I've missed a few events

over the past few months
for personal reasons.

And you know how
this town is.

I mean, out of sight,
out of mind.

Would it be easier if
I just sent you a text?

Look, I know where
this is going, hon.

Your stock is falling
faster than citigroup?

Some 20-something blogger
is trying to steal your thunder?

So you got something new
you need to plug?

Yeah, in our next issue, we've
got this exclusive interview--

ooh, nice.

What are you doing tomorrow
at 7:00 in the morning

before you go to the office?

Um, stretching?

Get your facts together
because kathie Lee and hoda

want you for the todayshow.

Gotta go.

You're welcome.

Okay, look, if you're grossed out

by the words salmon skin,

let's just go back
to the pork chops.

Your parents eat meat,
right?

My parents will still
be eating the dinner rolls

that they stole
from Joe's plane.

That all sounds great.

Said the sad
and suicidal bride.

I'm sorry.

It's just I was so
looking forward

to the meeting
and now it's just...

What? They're not clicking?

What's the opposite
of clicking?

Shane and my mother.
What's the problem?

I think they're just...

They're intimidated.

And Joe wants to be all grand
and they do not get "grand."

Oh, come on, you were
kind of repelled yourself

on your first date.

You saw through the $500
bottle of wine.

No, I drank it.

And then the sharp edges
got a lot fuzzier.

But then you very quickly saw
that there was a sweet guy

behind it all.

It's just so hard to watch

knowing that he doesn't
even have the means

to make those...

What did you just say?

What?
I didn't say anything.

Your lips were moving.

Joe's having some major
money issues right now.

Wow. Even Joe.

He keeps saying
that it's gonna get better.

But it's--it's just
really bad.

He's way overextended.

He's still waiting on loans.
It's a mess.

And the thing that drives me
crazy is that he thinks

that his bank account is the
only impressive thing about him.

Where are all the pictures?

They've taken them all down
this installation, mom.

The museum
invited these artists

to create spaces--

arenas that comment
on how we experience the art.

Uh-huh.

Really burning all these lights
just for us?

Joe's one of the benefactors
of this museum

so they kept it open
for us

so that we could have
a private viewing.

Does that mean
the gift shop's closed?

I'll send you a catalog.

It's really an amazing space, isn't it?

Mm. Hey, Vic,

you remember that cardboard
backdrop you made

for the Charlie brown
Christmas show?

It wasn't a Christmas show.
It was my sixth grade musical.

I made all the costumes
and the sets and the posters.

Yeah. And played snoopy.

Woodstock, actually.

Donny fleishman
got to play snoopy.

How do you
remember that even?

Because we were proud
of you.

Kids grow up, move away.

Sometimes those memories
are all we've got.

What about you, Joe?

Never played snoopy.

You want a family?

Well, now, that is kind of
a complicated question, norm.

I mean, I like small people
very, very much.

But I may not have
all the time and availability

that they require.

Well, everyone says that.

But once you have
your own...

Well, I know, but I travel a lot for work.

It needs a lot of my focus,
time, seven days a week.

Victory and I are both
very devoted to our careers.

We haven't ruled a family out yet.

But we've just
kind of tabled it for now.

Yeah.
Shall we move on?

Good night.

It's almost 10:30.

Where were you, maddie?

Um, on the subway.

The train stalled
and there was no cell service.

Leah called here
looking for you.

She thought she was
your study partner.

Yeah, well, uh, I needed help
from someone smarter than her.

Did you call your father
to say good-bye?

No, I didn't.
Good night. Maddie.

I need to know where you were
and who you were with.

I have to take this.
It's my lawyer. Don't move.

Mark, can you hold on
for one second, please?

Maddie.
What? I was with Paul, okay?

We were in his dorm room.
Good night.

Stay right there.
All right, Mark, I'm back.

Just tell me, did we close?

There's another offer.
What?

There was another offer.
It wasn't formal.

From whom?
I don't know.

How could Lucy McKay
be entertaining other offers

when ours was accepted?

Wendy, I don't know
the answer--

well, go back to her
and offer her something else.

Like what?
Digital rights.

Trip to cannes
for the movie premiere.

I don't know, Mark.
Be creative, okay?

It's your job.

Maddie,
we have discussed this.

Paul is too old for you.

Now if I can't trust you
when you leave this house,

then you're only gonna
leave the house for school.

Fine!

Put the ankle bracelet
on me

since you couldn't
put it on dad!

Night night.

I'll call you guys
at the hotel in the morning. Good night.

I'm sorry.
For?

You have to understand who my parents are.

A wedding is not a wedding
to them

if it doesn't last
five days.

My dad's toasts are longer
than most German operas.

Victory.
My family's so close, they're not even a family.

It's like a cult.

Victory, they're honest,
direct, loving people.

How do you think
they felt about me?

I think it went very well.

Really?
Yeah.

Joe, they met you,
like, eight hours ago.

And trust me, they have never
met anyone like you before.

You think you can frame that
so I didn't sound like

the creature
from the black lagoon?

They don't get out much

and you are definitely
out of their orbit.

Do they not want you
to marry me?

What? No. God.

I'm not a kid.

Does it really make
that big of a difference?

I think it does to you.

They want me to be happy
and you make me happy

so that makes them happy.

Would your relationship
with your parents remain intact

if we didn't marry?

Because honestly, I'm okay
with the relationship

as it is now.

And if planning a ceremony

is going to cause more stress
than pleasure,

why don't we just not
do it?

That is not an option.

Why haven't you called
me back?

I was crazed. I was gonna
call you in the morning.

Well, I'm busy tomorrow.
I'm on the todayshow.

You're on the todayshow?
Why?

Because I'm plugging
the article

that you're trying to steal
from Griffin.

You are?
Why didn't you tell me

that you're going after
that story?

Why didn't you tell me
you were on the todayshow?

Because I didn't know
that Dahlia was bffs

with kathie Lee and hoda.
Dahlia?

When did you talk
to Dahlia?

Look, Griffin wants
that property

and he thinks
that I tipped you off.

But you didn't.
Well, you gotta tell him that.

Because my work situation
is turning into a nightmare.

Nico, this is business.

Was it sal?

I could've learned
about that article

from any number of people.

I knew it. It was sal.
Look, you've gotta tell Griffin.

I am not throwing anybody
under the bus.

I'm already under the bus

and I'm being dragged
down Lexington.

Get over it.

So it'll be tense
between you and Griffin

for a couple
of board meetings.

He'll move on.
He might not.

What's this?

Oh, I need my own glass
of wine.

By the counter.

So this is how you spent
your new year's Eve.

Wow.

I can't say I'm shocked.

I didn't want to tell you
until I was sure

it was worth talking about.

I know how you feel
about him.

Nico,

it's not a problem.

If you care about Griffin

and he obviously cares
about you, I'm a big girl,

I can handle it.

Why don't you invite him
to Vic and Joe's party?

I would never do that
to you.

Why not?

It'll give me
the opportunity

to meet him
all over again.

Maybe that's not such
a bad idea.

Including him could go
a long way.

What do you mean?

Well, he thinks
that I'm backpedaling.

That I regret getting
involved with him.

Do you?

Oh, jeez, Wendy,
I don't know.

Ever since Charles died,
I have been in this freefall.

Getting back together
with Kirby.

Thinking about motherhood.

Breaking up with Kirby.

Freaking out about
spending new year's alone.

I haven't felt this alone
since I was married.

You might not want to share
that thought

at the engagement party.

Mom, I have plenty
for you in here.

Look. This would be
so pretty on you.

Really? It's a little
revealing.

Mother,
it's a turtleneck.

Oh. That's so bright.
It's cute.

Hey. Our ad
is in, like, four magazines.

It looks awesome.

Um, yeah, I'm not so sure
that right now is the time.

Trust me, you will be
once you see it.

Vic, being naked has never
looked so classy.

Yeah, my parents are here
from Ohio--small town.

Hey.
We're practically neighbors.

I'm, uh, I'm from Michigan.

No kidding.
A Wolverine, huh?

Dad, mom,
this is Kirby atwood.

He's a friend,
photographer.

Sorry. Hang on.

Hey.

Hurry. Turn on your TV.

Our girl's
on thetoday show.

Who's our girl?

Don't ask questions.
Just do it. Bye.

Okay, so we're back
with the big story.

Hey, isn't that
your friend Nico?

Turn it up.

Tell us all about her.
What is the scoop on her?

Did you actually go
to the prison cell

to interview her?

And, by the way,
is she operating on people

in the jail?

No. She actually didn't
serve any time.

Her defense attorney,
whom she's now living with...

Wait, wait, wait,
we didn't know anything

about this.
Yeah, that's new.

I know.

Their remarkable relationship
is explored in this article.

And it's interesting
because he was the one

who said that she was
mentally imbalanced

and then they fell
in love.

That's exactly what happened
to me and frank.

And I'm still
mentally imbalanced.

Yes, you are.

But, uh, listen, let's just
take a little detour here

and talk about your

little romance
we've been hearing about.

Um...

What, am I the only one
that's fascinated

by the older woman,
younger man phenomenon?

No, i'm--I'm definitely
with you on that one.

Yeah. She's lookin'.
She's lookin'. I'm telling you.

Nico, what do you think
about the way society

views men and women
so differently?

Um, well, uh, uh,
first of all,

i'm--I'm no longer
dating that person.

And, um, well,
i'm--I'm no authority on it.

I'm 23 years younger
than my husband,

but--but
we've made it work.

Do you think it's harder
for the older woman,

younger man to deal
with the age difference?

Um, I don't know. I mean,
I can only speak for myself.

I can't speak for others.

But I will say that that gap
that was supposed to divide us

kind of, I don't know,
gave us room to breathe.

Good for you, Nico.

You know, mom, why don't you
congratulate her later tonight.

Can you leave it on
just a minute longer?

Well, I guess we could

enter into the relationship

with no expectations or...

I don't know.
I was just--it was very fresh.

Ah. So now we get
down to it.

Yes, we do.
The sex.

We've got to talk
about the sex.

Everybody wants to know
about the sex.

These guys are so young,

they're not talking,
right?

They're doing.
Am I wrong?

You know,
it's really easy to, uh,

categorize this type
of relationship and, you know,

go for the salacious elements.

There was nothing tawdry
about it.

It was a, uh, honest,

supportive,
loving relationship.

I mean, I always felt
that he loved me for who I am

and--and not that he wanted me
to be someone else.

And I-I will always
be grateful for him.

Hmm.
Wow.

Wow.
Maybe you could have him.

I'll take him.

Thank you so much, Nico.
It's been a pleasure.

Thank you so much.
And all the best.

Its in bonfirethis month.

It can be yours.

And we'll be right back
after these messages.

Mr. Ford, have you had
anything to eat yet?

Do you eat fish, curry?

Oho, don't ask him.

He only likes three flavors,
salt, ketchup, and burned.

Oh, well, you can have
whatever you want.

It's a special night.

Mr. Bennett is thrilled
that you came in for it.

So enjoy.

Oh, that's--
that's wonderful.

See, she's not mad at me.

She's smiling.

She's hosting a party.

What's she gonna do,
hurl a shrimp puff?

Look, I'm not gonna
apologize, okay?

I did exactly what
she wanted me to do.

I put her out there.

No, I think the word
is "hang."

Hi.
hey.

Hi, Dahlia,
how are you doing?

Vibrating. I'm just so happy
for Vic and Joe,

I could just jump
on a chair and scream.

Oh, well, then we will
have after dinner entertainment.

Can I steal you for a minute,
please?

Sure.

Why did you disappear
before the interview was over?

I had that lunch
with deniro.

Didn't I mention that
to you?

Uh, no, you forgot
to mention that

along with a lot
of other things

like how much
of my private life

I was gonna have to--
uh, look, Nico,

that's exactly
what their audience

wants to hear, okay?

No one's staying tuned
to hear

about some psycho-bitch
in scrubs.

Okay, so I take it you don't
want to do cougar-talk

on Howard stern.

Hey, there.
Sorry I'm late.

Hey.
I'm glad you made it.

Hey, don't we know
each other?

You sure I can't get you
something a little stronger

than that?

Will you at least
raise a champagne glass

for your toast?

I think I'll hold off
on that.

What? You're not going
to speak?

Well, there'll be
other occasions.

Miss Ford,
sorry to interrupt,

uh, the photographer
wants a shot of you and Joe

and your folks.

I need to use
the men's room.

What's going on?
Is--is he coming back?

Thank you.

Thanks for including me,
Wendy.

Griffin.
You're here, welcome.

I am grateful to be
a part of the inner circle.

For the record, Nico didn't
slip me the McKay article.

I wasn't implying--

and I've got other friends
and sources.

Hmm.
I know you do.

And my circle of friends
is larger than the people

in this room.

Would you excuse me?

Hey there, I'm Joe.

You a friend of Wendy's?

Uh, mostly Nico.
I'm her date.

I'm Griffin.

Well, of course.
Good to meet you.

And same here.
And congratulations.

It's quite a party.

I wish I knew more of
the guests.

That makes two of us.

Would you excuse me?

Is something wrong?

This about your parents?

This was a mistake.

Did they say something?

It's what they're not saying.

Let's just--

let's just get through this
so that they can go home

and then my dad can give his big
toast at my brother's wedding.

Hi!

Good to see you.

Wendy, your purse is ringing.

Oh, gosh.
Thank you.

It must be my daughter.

Excuse me for just a minute.

Mark?
I'm at a--

when did that happen?

How much did they pony up?

I don't believe it.

Here I am wining and dining
the guy behind that offer.

So it's all about cash.

Yeah, I know the story
of David and Goliath.

Believe me,
if I had a slingshot right now,

I'd use it.

Hey.
Having a good time?

Slightly better than you.

Did someone outbid you?

I can't compete with
a corporation.

Listen, if this is about
a bankroll, maybe I can help.

What do you need?

Joe, please.

Wendy, I live for this.

I know what's going on.

You don't have to do this.

I already know you
and love you.

What are you talking about?

Joe, you're not alone.
October happened to everybody.

Thanks for the thought.

Let's get back before
Dahlia leaks a press release

that we ran off together.

Can I talk to you
for a minute?

Would you excuse us
for a minute, please?

You don't know him well enough
to judge him, dad.

What, Joe?

What did I say?

Come on, he's treated you
like royalty.

He's not asking anything
of you but your blessing,

and you can't even
give him that?

Vicky, my gut tells me
you're making a big mistake.

What?

He doesn't just want to get
married on an island,

he is an island.

You wanna shrink down
your life

so the only person in it
is him?

Maybe you've forgotten
how your parents reacted

when you announced that
you were gonna marry

that short korean girl
in that room right there.

Did they throw you a parade,
dad?

How many years did they waste
not talking to you?

I was seven before I met them.

I love him.

That should be enough for you.

Hey.

Your posse wants to toast us.

And this party should have
happened a long time ago,

so Joe Bennett,
welcome to the fold.

Finally.

And to my sweet,
sweet victory,

I love you like a sister,

and I've never been happier
for you.

And most importantly,
I have nothing to wear

to your wedding,
so start sketching.

I love you.

And I just wanna say
that, um, I am so happy

that such a wonderful man

knows you and loves you
for who you really are,

and makes you so happy.

Sorry.

And it's fitting that
this couple got engaged

at coney island,
because although

their romance has been quite
a roller coaster,

I'm confident that
their marriage and life

will be wonderful

and it'll be a smooth ride.

Hear, hear.
Salud.

Excuse me.

I'll take that.

Could you just come here
for a second, please,

help me?

Hey.
Thank you.

Oh, of course.
You know what?

Let's do a, uh--
let's do a group photo.

Come on here,
let's do a family group photo.

Here we go.
Okay.

Here we go.

Nice toast, Nico.

And I loved what you said
on the todayshow.

I want a copy of that.
Oh...

Hey.
Hey.

Yeah, it was quite a speech.
I caught it too.

Well, I mean, it wasn't...

What? Genuine?

Heartfelt?

Planned.

That may be true,
but you can't find the words

to define "us"
in a paragraph.

But you have no trouble
talking about your ex

on national television.

Griffin, can we just--

no, let's not.

Enjoy your party.

I'll see you Monday.

Good night.

Oh, just one right here,
please.

What are you waiting for?

If you're gonna yell at me,
do it now.

Or you could just find me
a shrink too.

What is that supposed to mean?

Ooh, sorry, I didn't mean
to mention the secret.

What secret?

Sneaking off to some
marriage counselor

and then pretending
everything's cool.

Even Taylor sees through
your act.

It's not an act, maddie.

Your father and I
have some issues

that we had to work through.

Yeah, I know why he didn't
want us to come with him.

He wanted to get away
from you

because all you do
is give orders.

Yeah, I'm not stupid.

Half the kids I know
have parents who split up.

Your father and I
are not splitting up.

Just don't!

Stop lying to me when we both
know he's not coming back!

He's not,
and it's all your fault!

Hello.

You all right, darling? I need my underwear.

Thermals.
Where are you?

I'm in my motel room
in Chicago,

and the only heat source
is my cell phone.

How did the first show go?

Yeah, yeah,
it was good, it was good.

And Natasha's got
quite a fan base here.

Oh, my god.
How was the party?

Oh, well it was, um...
Memorable.

What happened?

Oh, nothing,
it was just exhausting.

I'm tired, that's all.

Well, should we talk about it
in the morning?

Yeah, sure.

But, um, hold on,
maddie's still up.

You wanna talk to her?
Yeah, yeah, I'd love to.

Hello?

You're gonna be proud of me
tonight, maddie.

I refrained from jumping
up and down

and doing anything
that resembled a dance.

Dad, I'm sorry for not coming
home to say good-bye to you.

That's all right sweetie,
don't worry about it,

don't worry about it.
I understand.

It was a school night.

No, I wanted to.
It's just...

I screwed up.
Good night.

Good night, sweetie.

Hey.

Is she crying?

No, she's just really tired.

Okay, let's talk
tomorrow morning, okay?

I love you.

Yeah, I love you too,
sweetie.

Bye.

Thanks for not telling him.

Mom?
Yeah?

Can I sleep in here tonight?

Oh, sweetheart.
Sure.

Okay.

You're still my baby.

That was fun.

Were we at the same party?

Do I still have to convince you
that our wedding should be

you, me, bora bora,
and a coconut hut?

And your parents.

Yeah, we don't have to
go out of our way

to include my family
anymore, Joe.

I was starting to realize
that I can get by with

a lot smaller one.

Now you say that.

Nope.

I mean it.

If it's just you and me,
it's plenty.

And Wendy and Nico.

Wendy and Nico.

Does Nico also know about
my financial situation?

No.

I'm sorry.

It just slipped out
when I was talking to Wendy.

But you should know
that you can trust her.

It's not about trusting Wendy.

It's about being able
to trust us.

I'm not trying to take you
away from your friends

or your family, but there just
have to be a few things

that are
between you and me.

I'm sorry.
Shh.

Are you gonna get that?

No.

No no no no.

Ooh.

Hello.

Maryann, it's Joe.

Did you get back to
the hotel okay?

Ah well, it was my pleasure.

I'm glad that you were able
to come.

Listen, Maryann.

When you get back
to chagrin falls,

see if your church
has any availability

for a late spring wedding.

I'll talk to you
in the morning.

Hey.

Hey.

You alone?

Yeah, but, um--

give me five minutes.

I'm confused, Nico.

One day you say
that it's over,

and the next,
you're telling the whole world

that I'm the best thing
that's happened to you.

Which is it?

Kirby.

I never expected to be
talking about

you or us, or any--

I know what I want.

I wanna be with you.

And I'm willing to do
whatever it takes

to make that happen.

I love you guys.

I love you too.