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00:00:00Hey, I got almost everything on my list.
00:00:07The crowds at the stores were unbelievable.
00:00:09Well, I told you if you waited till the afternoon of New Year's Eve to do your shopping, it
00:00:13was going to be like that.
00:00:14Carla?
00:00:15Yeah, boss.
00:00:16What do you think I want from you right now?
00:00:19The head count for the party.
00:00:22You never cease to amaze me.
00:00:23Oh, me too.
00:00:25Are you sure you and Mac don't want to come over?
00:00:27Oh, no thanks.
00:00:28We're going to do what we do every year.
00:00:29Open a couple of wine coolers, wait for the ball to drop, and then fall asleep at a quarter
00:00:33to midnight.
00:00:34Well, you better go early.
00:00:35You don't want to be late for that.
00:00:36Happy New Year.
00:00:37Same to you.
00:00:38Hey, Susan.
00:00:39Hey.
00:00:40Are you going to be able to get off early?
00:00:41Never fear, my friend.
00:00:42I've got the rest of my shift taken care of.
00:00:43I will be at your place with time to cook, get ready, and time to spare.
00:00:44Yes.
00:00:45Do you need me to pick anything else up from the store?
00:00:46No.
00:00:47I've got it covered.
00:00:48Oh, Sister Maureen.
00:00:49You are a godsend.
00:00:50That never gets old, Susan.
00:00:51I'll see you soon.
00:00:52Perfect.
00:00:53Love you.
00:00:54I love you more.
00:00:55Sister Maureen, don't you think that outfit's a little inappropriate for a sister?
00:00:56It's New Year's Eve.
00:00:57Come on.
00:00:58You've got to let your hair down sometime.
00:00:59See you lovely ladies later.
00:01:00Bye.
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00:01:24Susan's, heart hints.
00:01:25My last hint for this year, be real and be realistic.
00:01:33Your Prince Charming might just be disguised... as a frog.
00:01:44Are we done in just a sec, girls?
00:01:52Okay.
00:01:53Done.
00:01:54Finished?
00:01:55Finito.
00:01:56Last page of work for this year.
00:01:59And the crowd goes wild.
00:02:00Let's go to the market and get some junk food.
00:02:04Dad, I really think you should be going out tonight.
00:02:07Yeah, to some awesome party.
00:02:08No way, dudettes.
00:02:09I'm going to be spending my New Year's Eve with my two favorite girls.
00:02:13It's very flattering, but you need adult company.
00:02:16Interpersonal attachments are key to healthy psyche.
00:02:18You are such a freak.
00:02:21Sweetheart.
00:02:22You run one of the most successful online dating services, and you can't use your matchmaking
00:02:27skills to get yourself a date?
00:02:29I'm not a matchmaker.
00:02:31I'm simply a guy that knows how to work with computers.
00:02:34And no, I do not need a date because I have the both of you two.
00:02:37So come on, let's go get some party hats and chip dip.
00:02:43This is delicious.
00:02:44You have outdone yourself with Sister Maureen.
00:02:46I should have made more, though.
00:02:47Your guests have very healthy appetites.
00:02:48Must be love.
00:02:49Miss Flowers, look.
00:02:50Oh, congratulations.
00:02:51There you go.
00:02:52It's all thanks to you.
00:02:53She's the best, isn't she?
00:02:54Oh, we never found each other.
00:02:55We both miss Flowers.
00:02:56Oh, you're much too kind.
00:02:57I'm just doing my job.
00:02:58Come on, darling.
00:02:59We have to get ready for midnight, so...
00:03:00Oh, my God.
00:03:01Oh, my God.
00:03:02Oh, my God.
00:03:03Oh, my God.
00:03:04Oh, my God.
00:03:05Oh, my God.
00:03:06Oh, my God.
00:03:07Oh, my God.
00:03:08Oh, my God.
00:03:09Oh, my God.
00:03:10Oh, my God.
00:03:11Oh, my God.
00:03:12Oh, my God.
00:03:13Ooh, not too much.
00:03:14And another pair of satisfied customers.
00:03:15Yeah.
00:03:16One more happy couple.
00:03:17Jennifer, hurry!
00:03:18Dad will hurry up!
00:03:22It's almost midnight!
00:03:24Hey!
00:03:25Hey!
00:03:26Coming!
00:03:27Say something to the camera.
00:03:28Happy New Year!
00:03:29Not yet.
00:03:30We'll do another take when the ball drops.
00:03:31Whenever you say, Miss Spielberg.
00:03:32It's time for the countdown!
00:03:33It's starting!
00:03:34Okay.
00:03:35Here we go!
00:03:36Ten!
00:03:37Nine!
00:03:38Eight!
00:03:39Seven!
00:03:408, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
00:03:47What is it?
00:03:49Ah!
00:03:50Ah!
00:03:51What?
00:03:53I'll tell you later.
00:03:55Hang on.
00:03:57Hi.
00:03:59Hi.
00:04:00Hi.
00:04:01We're going for breakfast.
00:04:03Yeah.
00:04:04Come on.
00:04:05Happy New Year!
00:04:11Woo!
00:04:15Happy New Year!
00:04:19Happy New Year.
00:04:20Happy New Year.
00:04:21We'll go see those fireworks next year.
00:04:23Yes.
00:04:24Yes.
00:04:27I've never seen a party clear out so fast.
00:04:29All my couples couldn't wait to leave and celebrate privately.
00:04:32You are very good at what you do.
00:04:34True.
00:04:37So what's that New Year's resolution?
00:04:39Oh, nothing.
00:04:41It was silly.
00:04:42I'm so glad you could make it tonight.
00:04:44You sounded desperate for help on the phone.
00:04:46Sister Emma was free to take my shift, so it all worked out.
00:04:48I feel a little guilty about taking you away from the hospital.
00:04:51You really think you got away with it, don't you?
00:04:53With what?
00:04:54Changing the subject.
00:04:55Your little diversion.
00:04:56I wasn't born yesterday, my friend.
00:04:58Come on out with it.
00:04:59What's your New Year's resolution?
00:05:00Oh, it's nothing.
00:05:01It's just something I've been thinking about.
00:05:02Yeah?
00:05:04You know, seeing all my couples here together and...
00:05:08turning 40 this year.
00:05:10Come on, spit it out.
00:05:12I can't, I wrote it down.
00:05:14Chant it over, there we go.
00:05:17By next New Year's Eve, I, Susan Flowers,
00:05:20will have found the perfect man and will kiss at midnight.
00:05:32I love you.
00:05:51Why are you guys still up?
00:05:52We could ask you the same thing.
00:05:55I watched you and Scorpions rule the Earth.
00:05:59That is so lame, Dad.
00:06:02No, it's quite exciting.
00:06:04She's not referring to the movie.
00:06:06Although, I would have chosen a better word.
00:06:09Pathetic might fit the bill.
00:06:11What are you guys talking about?
00:06:13You, sitting here all by yourself on the most amazing party night of the year.
00:06:17Trust me, it is overrated.
00:06:19I bet you and Mom used to go out to celebrate at stupendous New Year's Eve parties.
00:06:24That was a long time ago.
00:06:26I remember one time, I snuck out of bed to watch you guys leave.
00:06:29Mom was wearing this silver glittery dress.
00:06:31I know what you guys are up to, and you're not going to fool me.
00:06:35You're looking for an excuse so you can stay up late,
00:06:38and you can't find one.
00:06:40Dad.
00:06:41Mom, back to bed.
00:06:42What is going to happen tomorrow?
00:06:44Happy New Year, Jennifer.
00:06:46I love you.
00:06:48Happy New Year, Cassie.
00:06:51I love you, too.
00:06:53Now, get lost.
00:06:54Go on. Off to bed. Go.
00:06:56Okay. Good night, Dad.
00:06:57Good night.
00:07:02Thanks for helping me clean up.
00:07:05I love you.
00:07:06Drive carefully.
00:07:07Night. Sleep tight.
00:07:24Good night.
00:07:44It's okay. Just me.
00:07:47Bedroom.
00:07:48I thought it was Dad.
00:07:50No. He fell asleep downstairs with the TV on.
00:07:53He does every night.
00:07:55So, what are we going to do about him?
00:07:58You have to be more specific.
00:08:00He has no social life.
00:08:02You have a point.
00:08:03So, he'll never meet anyone.
00:08:05A logical conclusion.
00:08:07I'd like for Dad to be happy again, the way he was when Mom was alive.
00:08:12I don't remember back that far.
00:08:14And I wouldn't mind having a woman to talk to.
00:08:17Personally, I can get along quite well without female input.
00:08:20That's because even though you use all those ginormous words, you're still a child.
00:08:24You haven't got issues that you need to discuss with a female.
00:08:29But I do.
00:08:30So, what you're saying is that we have to find Dad an appropriate female companion.
00:08:35Someone who will be a good partner for him and a suitable mentor for you.
00:08:40That's exactly what I'm saying.
00:08:42Only in English.
00:08:44I'll go online and research the subject in the morning.
00:08:46Then I'll go back to bed.
00:08:48Can I stay here?
00:08:50As long as you don't snore.
00:08:53It's not fair.
00:08:55What's not fair?
00:08:56That you have memories of Mom and I don't.
00:09:02I'm going to sleep.
00:09:06Mr. O'Malley, my assistant, Carla, will be sending your invoice in the mail.
00:09:10But remember, my services are not completed until I find your perfect match.
00:09:15Oh, I think you already have.
00:09:16I'll call you in a minute. I've spoken with Ms. Moon.
00:09:19Ms. Moon, what a beautiful name.
00:09:20Doreen is just like she sounds.
00:09:23Nurturing, sweet, kind.
00:09:26I need a new suit.
00:09:27And shirts, bright colors, and maybe a haircut.
00:09:29What are those, $30 jobs?
00:09:30Okay, Frank, hold on.
00:09:31Just be yourself.
00:09:33Okay?
00:09:34Because when I look at you as you are, you are the right man.
00:09:37Just the person I've been looking for to introduce this amazing woman.
00:09:41Me?
00:09:42The right man?
00:09:46Oh.
00:09:52I've been watching you do it for years and I'm still impressed.
00:09:57Are you giving me a compliment?
00:09:59I'd do anything to keep my job.
00:10:04Oh, look at the time.
00:10:05I spent too long with Mr. O'Malley.
00:10:08Must be meeting my mom for lunch.
00:10:10Oh, she's back from her Caribbean cruise?
00:10:12Yeah, late last night.
00:10:13She was feeling a little down before she left.
00:10:15I hope this cruise lifted her spirits a bit.
00:10:17Well, go find out right now.
00:10:19Go ahead, leave.
00:10:20Okay, what time is my next client?
00:10:22Canceled.
00:10:23And the one after her, so you can take a long lunch.
00:10:27That's the fourth cancellation this week.
00:10:29What is going on?
00:10:30Well, now that I have a few hours to spare, I'm going to find out.
00:10:34Good.
00:10:35See you at 3 o'clock.
00:10:36Bye-bye.
00:10:38My 3 o'clock is coming, right?
00:10:40So far, so good.
00:10:45All right, now turn around and face me.
00:10:48Oh!
00:10:50Oh!
00:10:52Stunning!
00:10:53Like a magazine cover.
00:10:55Doesn't she look stunning?
00:10:57Listen, I've owned the shop for over 30 years.
00:10:59Anyone will tell you I am not a gusher.
00:11:01But today, I'm gushing.
00:11:04Now, ladies, I'm going to leave you with Rachel.
00:11:06She will take excellent care of you.
00:11:08All right?
00:11:09Just don't go and break my heart and pick another gown.
00:11:12Because you look stunning.
00:11:15Hi, Phoebe.
00:11:16Welcome home, Mom.
00:11:20So, uh, should we take my car or yours?
00:11:22I made the reservation.
00:11:24Laurent's block is only 10 blocks away.
00:11:26We'll walk.
00:11:2710 blocks?
00:11:28Exercise, baby.
00:11:29It's good for the mind and the body.
00:11:32Oh, honey, can you do me a teeny favor?
00:11:36Sure, what?
00:11:37Well, while I was on the cruise, I was thinking.
00:11:39You and I are really more like friends than mother and daughter.
00:11:42Friends?
00:11:43Exactly.
00:11:44Girlfriends.
00:11:45Buddies.
00:11:46So, uh, how about from now on you call me Kay instead of Mom?
00:11:52You met a man!
00:11:54That's what it is, isn't it?
00:11:55No!
00:11:57Yes!
00:11:58Mom!
00:12:00Kay!
00:12:02Aw.
00:12:04I hope you're not upset.
00:12:05Upset? No.
00:12:06I'm ecstatic.
00:12:07Oh, good. I'm so relieved.
00:12:09I can hardly wait to meet him.
00:12:10Oh, that's good because he's waiting for us at the restaurant.
00:12:12What?
00:12:13Oh, no!
00:12:14I don't even...
00:12:15How do I look?
00:12:16You look divine.
00:12:19Oh, his name is Arthur.
00:12:21Arthur Wright.
00:12:23You met Mr. Wright.
00:12:25I spelled with a W, but he is my Mr. Wright.
00:12:27Good.
00:12:28And remember...
00:12:29I know Kay.
00:12:30Kay it is.
00:12:31I hope you like him.
00:12:33I'll love him.
00:12:34That's good.
00:12:37So she says, no wonder he can't wear glasses.
00:12:39It's not only his one eye, he only has one ear.
00:12:44You're a bad boy, Artie.
00:12:49Your mother tells me you're a matchmaker.
00:12:52Well, I own Hearts and Flowers.
00:12:54It's a small matchmaking business.
00:12:57Hearts and Flowers?
00:12:59Like your last name.
00:13:00That's brilliant.
00:13:02Oh, you didn't tell me she was smart, too.
00:13:05You all right, sweetie?
00:13:07No, no, I'm fine.
00:13:08I'm fine.
00:13:09Never felt better.
00:13:10Kay.
00:13:11Kay.
00:13:12Did you ever hear the one about the guy who goes into a bar...
00:13:14with a duck on his head?
00:13:19You'd better not tell that.
00:13:20Mixed company.
00:13:21You see what I mean?
00:13:23Never met anyone who's so considerate.
00:13:25Have I told you lately that you're gorgeous?
00:13:29So where are you from, Arthur?
00:13:31Buffalo.
00:13:32Beautiful Buffalo, New York.
00:13:34I'm in supermarkets.
00:13:35I was in supermarkets.
00:13:38Started with one, ended with 16.
00:13:42I sold out to the big boys.
00:13:43Let them worry.
00:13:45Oh, you don't have enough to drink.
00:13:46Sweetie, over this way.
00:13:48More wine, please.
00:13:50Can't get help.
00:13:51Can't get help.
00:13:52That's why I sold out.
00:14:02Sorry I'm late.
00:14:03Don't start.
00:14:04I just had the worst lunch of my life.
00:14:05No problem.
00:14:06What's the clock waiting?
00:14:07She canceled.
00:14:08What?
00:14:09I know exactly why.
00:14:10While you were out, I was poking around the Internet.
00:14:13Take a seat.
00:14:18Read it and weep.
00:14:20Romance4U.com
00:14:23Why leave the biggest decision of your life to chance?
00:14:26Our scientifically based compatibility formula...
00:14:28will match you with the perfect date and potential life partner.
00:14:31Scientifically based?
00:14:33What are they, bringing together robots or something?
00:14:35Some huge corporation out of Asia.
00:14:37This is their first American franchise.
00:14:39And they've opened up right here in the valley.
00:14:41So that's why my clients have been disappearing.
00:14:44That's it?
00:14:45That's your reaction?
00:14:46Take it easy.
00:14:47I'll come up with something.
00:14:49Just have to take a little time to think about it.
00:14:51Well, don't take long.
00:14:53I'm too old to go find a new job.
00:15:06Miss Bernstein.
00:15:07Mr. Matsui.
00:15:08Josh Sherman speaking.
00:15:09Why don't I outline the Romance4U.com business plan?
00:15:14Susan's heart hints.
00:15:16As Shakespeare said,
00:15:18love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.
00:15:22Sometimes, however,
00:15:24it's a good idea to wipe your glasses and take a second look.
00:15:28Coffee?
00:15:29No, thanks.
00:15:30I'm good.
00:15:31It's a good idea to wipe your glasses and take a second look.
00:15:35Carla!
00:15:36What?
00:15:37I need you.
00:15:39This better be important.
00:15:40I was on the last chapter of my Danielle Steele novel.
00:15:43Take my picture.
00:15:44I don't put this in the important category.
00:15:47Well, it is.
00:15:48Because?
00:15:49Because it's going along with my online profile to Romance4U.com.
00:15:55The only way to take on the competition
00:15:58is to show that we're better.
00:16:00Oh.
00:16:01And the way to show that Hearts and Flowers' personal touch works
00:16:04is to prove that Romance4U.com's computer touch doesn't.
00:16:09Right.
00:16:10Meet their newest client.
00:16:11You sneaky little devil, you.
00:16:14I learned it all from you.
00:16:15Now, come on.
00:16:16Take my picture.
00:16:17So we can upload it and get this show on the road.
00:16:20Big smile.
00:16:22Okay.
00:16:23Lean forward.
00:16:24Give me a big smile.
00:16:27Ooh, that's a good one.
00:16:30Okay.
00:16:46Mom?
00:16:47I'm in the kitchen, baby.
00:16:50What's the emergency?
00:16:51What emergency?
00:16:52There's no emergency.
00:16:53Look, I made some lovely canopies.
00:16:55You can calm down.
00:16:56I don't know.
00:16:57You left five voicemails.
00:16:58You said you needed to see me right away.
00:17:00Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry.
00:17:01I didn't mean to alarm you.
00:17:02I just, I have something to share with you, that's all.
00:17:05Okay, share.
00:17:06Well, how about something to eat?
00:17:07I've got some lovely lemonade.
00:17:08Mom, I'm good.
00:17:09Just tell me, what's going on?
00:17:14Uh, Arthur sold his house in Buffalo.
00:17:18Okay.
00:17:19And I need to know this because?
00:17:22Because he's moving to California.
00:17:26Okay.
00:17:28Into the house.
00:17:30With me.
00:17:32Arthur.
00:17:33Here.
00:17:35With you.
00:17:36I was afraid you were going to have this kind of reaction.
00:17:39Mom.
00:17:40Susan, Arthur isn't the way he appears on the surface.
00:17:43Oh, I'm so relieved.
00:17:44I thought he was loud and uncouth and told really bad jokes.
00:17:47I'm so glad I was wrong.
00:17:49Well, not exactly.
00:17:50Okay, so he is loud and uncouth.
00:17:51I don't need the whole list again.
00:17:54I mean, some people can be those things and still be exceptional human beings.
00:17:58Which Arthur is.
00:17:59I see.
00:18:00No, you don't see, Susan.
00:18:02You don't see at all.
00:18:03Barty gave me back a feeling of joy about my life.
00:18:08I need that.
00:18:11I need it so badly.
00:18:14Please try to understand that.
00:18:16Mom, I'm trying.
00:18:18But my dad was an exceptional human being inside and out.
00:18:23He's a really hard act to follow.
00:18:25I know.
00:18:26And I'm not trying to replace him, sweetie.
00:18:29And I'm not trying to have you replace him.
00:18:31I'm asking you to give Arthur a chance.
00:18:33I just want you to see him the way I see him.
00:18:40He makes me happy.
00:18:44Yeah.
00:18:46I know.
00:18:49And I want you to be happy.
00:18:52Thank you, baby.
00:19:06This is pretty lame so far, Dad.
00:19:09I find the database-driven applications very interesting.
00:19:12A chip off the old block, huh?
00:19:15Elizabeth, could the girls help you with something, preferably something wildly exciting?
00:19:19I've got just the job.
00:19:21How about you ladies do some copying for me?
00:19:23Whatever.
00:19:24We'd love to assist.
00:19:26I've got a couple of calls to make, and then I will take my two new assistants out for lunch.
00:19:36And when the new profiles come in, we make two copies of the pronouns.
00:19:39One for accounting, one for records.
00:19:41Got it.
00:19:42Great. Here you go.
00:19:44I've sorted them into two piles, male and female.
00:19:47You keep them sorted that way.
00:19:49I'll be back in a few minutes to check in on you.
00:19:51Come and get me if you run into any problems.
00:19:54Sounds pretty elementary.
00:19:58So.
00:20:00Two copies.
00:20:01Voila.
00:20:02No. Make three copies of the female pile.
00:20:05But she specifically said-
00:20:06And I'm specifically saying three.
00:20:08Why?
00:20:09For someone so smart, you can be pretty dumb.
00:20:12The third copy's for us.
00:20:14Why would we want to-
00:20:15These are all the ladies looking for men to date.
00:20:17What are we looking for?
00:20:19A lady for dad to date.
00:20:36romance4u.com
00:20:43Baby! I have treats. Come here.
00:20:46Come here.
00:20:47Good boy.
00:20:48Hey.
00:20:49Hey.
00:20:50Came straight from work so that I'd have time to cook before class,
00:20:53and I found the perfect doctor to set you up with.
00:20:57Attractive.
00:20:58But totally the wrong outfit for cooking a kosher meal.
00:21:01Bailey's going to have to be your sous chef.
00:21:03I won't be here for the cooking part, only the eating.
00:21:06Oh, come. I have a date.
00:21:07Oh, thank you, Lord.
00:21:09I don't think he had anything to do with it.
00:21:11It's a romance4u.com date.
00:21:13My first scientifically compatible match.
00:21:15Scientifically compatible what?
00:21:17A website matched us up. It's a new venture in the valley.
00:21:20Apparently, they've been slowly stealing my clients for the last few months.
00:21:24This is totally not what I had in mind when I wanted to plan a dating program for you.
00:21:29Why are you letting them set you up on a date?
00:21:31It's the 21st century.
00:21:33They're very high tech and claim their computers can do my job better.
00:21:37No way! You brought together more couples than Noah.
00:21:40Don't worry.
00:21:41I'm going to prove that they can't.
00:21:43And when I do, I'm going to print it for the whole world to see on my heart hens blog.
00:21:47Oh, I love it.
00:21:55Have a good night.
00:21:56Night.
00:21:57Night.
00:22:06Great.
00:22:07He's perfect.
00:22:12Come on.
00:22:17Here we go.
00:22:21Hey.
00:22:26Hold on.
00:22:27Is my cab here?
00:22:28Oh, he's waiting out front.
00:22:30Thank you, dear.
00:22:31I'll be in touch, Mrs. Moskowitz, but you're going to have to be patient.
00:22:34It might take some time to find a suitable gentleman, you know, in your age group.
00:22:38I'm not very picky.
00:22:40He just needs to have a driver's license and most of his hearing.
00:22:44Okay.
00:22:45Thanks, Mrs. Moskowitz.
00:22:47Bye-bye.
00:22:51If I ever divorce Mac, he fits the bill.
00:22:53Okay, stop that.
00:22:55You were never going to divorce Mac.
00:22:56You were my first and best match.
00:22:58Well, let's make sure you get to do more of your magic.
00:23:00Go in there and write up your bad date on the blog.
00:23:03Not yet.
00:23:05Come on.
00:23:06Let's see if anything new has come in.
00:23:10Here you go.
00:23:11Lonely legal beagle.
00:23:13Forty-two-year-old criminal lawyer.
00:23:15Offices in Century City.
00:23:17His own home in Beverly Hills.
00:23:19There's nothing wrong with that.
00:23:21What are the qualities of your ideal partner?
00:23:24Nice personality.
00:23:25Tiny feet that look great in open-toed shoes.
00:23:27Okay.
00:23:28What is your idea of a perfect date?
00:23:30Walking along the Santa Monica Pier with my lady wearing...
00:23:34Open-toed shoes with red polish on her nails.
00:23:37Oh.
00:23:38I have one question.
00:23:39If you go out with him, who foots the bill?
00:23:47How about this one?
00:23:48Auburn hair.
00:23:49Green eyes.
00:23:50Outgoing.
00:23:51Smart.
00:23:52And not afraid of what tomorrow brings.
00:23:54She runs marathons.
00:23:55Has traveled the world.
00:23:56And she loves animals.
00:23:59Really loves them.
00:24:00She has fourteen cats.
00:24:02Oh.
00:24:03I missed that.
00:24:05Hey, this one sounds excellent.
00:24:07Her hobbies are theater, music, and literature.
00:24:09And look at her profession.
00:24:11A makeup artist.
00:24:12She's awesome.
00:24:13Not quite.
00:24:15What now?
00:24:16I'm not willing to relocate from...
00:24:18Fairbanks, Alaska?
00:24:20I give up.
00:24:22Wait.
00:24:23Here's a possibility.
00:24:25Let me see.
00:24:27What are your best qualities?
00:24:29A good sense of humor.
00:24:30Loyalty to my friends.
00:24:32Cool.
00:24:33What qualities do you value most in a partner?
00:24:36Intelligence.
00:24:37Humor.
00:24:38And he has to like my dog.
00:24:40Dad loves dogs.
00:24:43What is your idea of the perfect date?
00:24:46Horseback riding through the Hollywood Hills at sunset.
00:24:48She rides.
00:24:50And she's a self-employed businesswoman who lives here.
00:24:53What do we do now?
00:24:54We respond, of course.
00:24:55And then she rides back.
00:24:57Why would she ride back to a couple of kids?
00:24:59Why would she ride back to a couple of kids?
00:25:01She wouldn't.
00:25:02But she'd ride back to Delightful Dad,
00:25:04a handsome widower with two exceptional daughters.
00:25:07Sick.
00:25:09That's a compliment in your vernacular, right?
00:25:11For sure.
00:25:14Dear Romantic at Heart.
00:25:18Dear Romantic at Heart.
00:25:20Hmm.
00:25:21Read your profile with interest.
00:25:23I'm a widower with two darling daughters
00:25:27looking for the right woman to come into our lives.
00:25:30And here comes number three.
00:25:33Dear Delightful Dad.
00:25:36Thank you for responding to my profile.
00:25:39You sound like the kind of person I'd love to meet.
00:25:43Let's set up something.
00:25:44Looking forward to meeting you.
00:25:46Susan.
00:25:47Susan.
00:25:48A good name.
00:25:49Feminine yet strong.
00:25:51I think Dad's going to like her.
00:25:52One problem.
00:25:53How do we get them to meet?
00:25:55We set up a date.
00:25:57Dad is not going to go out on a date.
00:25:59Especially when he finds out how he got it.
00:26:01How we got it.
00:26:03He won't find out.
00:26:05Even for you, this is crazy.
00:26:07How won't he know he's on a date?
00:26:09Watch and learn.
00:26:12Dear Susan.
00:26:14I'm thrilled that you would like to meet.
00:26:18No.
00:26:19Thrilled sounds like he's desperate.
00:26:23I'm very pleased that you would like to meet.
00:26:30Come in.
00:26:34It's very quiet in here.
00:26:35How's the homework coming?
00:26:37Tipped in at school, Dad.
00:26:39I'll keep at it.
00:26:41Except we'll be ready in half an hour.
00:26:44Stupid.
00:26:51You sound like an exceptional person.
00:26:56And I think we would make a good match.
00:26:58However, I have an unusual request.
00:27:01Which I hope you will consider.
00:27:03Uh-oh.
00:27:04My two daughters come first in my life.
00:27:06That's good.
00:27:07And I haven't dated since their mother passed away six years ago.
00:27:11So sad.
00:27:12Okay, stick to the latkes.
00:27:15I'm not sure how they will react to their dad starting to date again.
00:27:18He's a thoughtful man.
00:27:21So here's what I'd like to suggest.
00:27:23Every Saturday, my daughter, Cassie, goes riding to the Tumbleweed Stables.
00:27:27She gets there around noon and we go to a nearby place for lunch.
00:27:31How would it be if we accidentally bumped into you at the stables?
00:27:34Perhaps by asking you to suggest a restaurant.
00:27:37I hope you will decide to come.
00:27:39Sincerely,
00:27:40Sincerely, Josh.
00:27:41Josh!
00:27:42I don't like the way this Josh thinks.
00:27:45Deviously?
00:27:46No, he's mindful of his children's feelings.
00:27:48So this all sounds legit to you?
00:27:50Yeah, but I'm one of those zany believers in the basic decency of people.
00:27:55So you think I should go to the Tumbleweed Stables and meet with this guy?
00:27:58Absolutely, it's a win-win situation.
00:28:00How so?
00:28:02Well, if he is who he says he is, you meet a candidate for kissing at midnight next New Year's Eve.
00:28:08If he isn't, well...
00:28:11Got another dating fiasco to write about for your blog.
00:28:13You forgot the third possibility.
00:28:15What's that?
00:28:16What if he's the Tumbleweed Stables strangler?
00:28:18Oh, yeah.
00:28:19I'll be at work.
00:28:21Have your cell phone handy with me on speed dial.
00:28:29Oh!
00:28:30Stunning!
00:28:31Like a magazine cover.
00:28:36Do you like it?
00:28:37Must be quite an adjustment for you,
00:28:39leaving Buffalo, moving here.
00:28:42I would move to the moon for your mother.
00:28:46That's nice.
00:28:49I know what you're thinking, Susan.
00:28:52You do?
00:28:53I am not an insensitive man.
00:28:55Well, I never said you were.
00:28:57You're thinking I'm not doing the right thing by your mother, the honorable thing.
00:29:02Moving in with her and all of that.
00:29:04Arthur, it's not my place to...
00:29:06And you're absolutely right.
00:29:07That is not the way for a gentleman to behave.
00:29:09My two favorite people.
00:29:13Okay.
00:29:14Hi, sweetheart.
00:29:15I am so ready for lunch. Let's go.
00:29:17Wait.
00:29:18What? Did you forget something?
00:29:20Yes.
00:29:21Susan.
00:29:22Yes?
00:29:23I would like to ask you for the honor of your mother's hand in marriage.
00:29:31You want to ask me?
00:29:32You're the one she loves most in the world.
00:29:34Yes, I want your permission, your approval.
00:29:39Well, I'm...
00:29:43Sure.
00:29:45You have my blessing.
00:29:52Catherine Flowers.
00:29:54Would you make me the proudest, happiest man in the whole world
00:29:58by agreeing to become my wife?
00:30:00Oh, I...
00:30:01Oh, I...
00:30:03I...
00:30:05I...
00:30:07I think she's trying to say yes.
00:30:09I...
00:30:32Dad, you should throw away that shirt.
00:30:35Golden Owl shirt?
00:30:37Are you kidding?
00:30:38This was the best concert I ever went to.
00:30:40No way.
00:30:41That was in the olden days.
00:30:42Yeah.
00:30:43Eighties.
00:30:44Right before dinosaurs died.
00:30:45What made that concert so special anyway?
00:30:48It's where I met your mom.
00:30:50Really?
00:30:52Yeah.
00:30:54She was there with a lot of her girlfriends from college.
00:31:01It was fun.
00:31:02Was she just as pretty then?
00:31:04Oh, yeah.
00:31:06Prettiest girl I'd ever seen.
00:31:10You look more like her every day.
00:31:14It's a little bit scary.
00:31:18Come on, here she comes.
00:31:21What a fine lady you are, Snowflake.
00:31:23I'm gonna bring you some extra treats next week.
00:31:27Mr. Sherman?
00:31:29Hi, Ben.
00:31:30How are you?
00:31:32Miss Cassie?
00:31:33Hi, Mr. Wyatt.
00:31:35How was old Snowflake this morning?
00:31:37She was a little stiff to the right at first, but we worked it out.
00:31:40Didn't we, girl?
00:31:42Let her take her in. Let her get rested.
00:31:45See you next Saturday, Snowflake.
00:31:47Bye, Mr. Wyatt.
00:31:49Come on, girls. Let's go.
00:31:51She's not here.
00:31:53Maybe she's having trouble finding the place.
00:31:55We have to stop.
00:31:56Dad?
00:31:58I think we should go somewhere else for lunch because...
00:32:01Because I haven't worked up an appetite yet.
00:32:05What? You've been riding for two and a half hours.
00:32:07Come on, get in the car. I'm starving.
00:32:13Dad, let's go someplace different today.
00:32:16You want a break?
00:32:17The Sherman family lunch tradition?
00:32:20It's getting old.
00:32:21We're in our butt.
00:32:22I'm sure there are plenty of other cool places we could eat.
00:32:24Let's ask someone. Like her.
00:32:28Why would I ask a perfect stranger?
00:32:29A stranger is just a friend you haven't met.
00:32:33I don't need...
00:32:34Dad, just ask.
00:32:35Go.
00:32:36Please, come on.
00:32:38Just ask.
00:32:39Come on, go.
00:32:42Excuse me.
00:32:43Excuse me.
00:32:44Excuse me.
00:32:45Excuse me.
00:32:47You first.
00:32:49Can you tell us where we can go around here for lunch? Somewhere close?
00:32:54The best place in the city is right down the hill.
00:32:56Miss Molly's Good Eats?
00:32:57Oh, it's hot.
00:32:58I've been coming up here for years.
00:32:59Never heard of that before.
00:33:01Because it's a secret passed on only to Chosen Few.
00:33:06Well, I'm honored.
00:33:08What do you say, girls?
00:33:09Awesome.
00:33:10It sounds perfect.
00:33:13Can you give us directions?
00:33:15I was actually headed there.
00:33:17Which is why I stopped you.
00:33:18Do you have the time?
00:33:19I watch.
00:33:21Yeah, it's 11.45.
00:33:23Oh, darn.
00:33:24I missed my friend.
00:33:25I was supposed to meet her.
00:33:27You should join us for lunch.
00:33:29Yeah, isn't that a good idea, Doug?
00:33:36Sure.
00:33:37Do you want to join us for lunch?
00:33:39I'd love to.
00:33:41Oh, yes.
00:33:43I'm Josh.
00:33:44Josh Sherman.
00:33:45Susan.
00:33:46Susan Flowers.
00:33:47Hi, Susan.
00:33:48This is my eldest daughter, Jennifer.
00:33:50And Cassie.
00:33:51Hi.
00:33:52Hi.
00:33:53Hi.
00:33:54Nice to meet you.
00:33:55So, should we follow you?
00:33:57Yes, follow me.
00:33:59Come on.
00:34:01Remember, when you get there,
00:34:03you can't leave him alone, even for a moment,
00:34:05in case she mentions his email.
00:34:08So, you come here a lot?
00:34:11Oh, on and off.
00:34:12My dad and I used to come here every Sunday morning
00:34:14when I was a little girl.
00:34:15Just the two of us.
00:34:17We would get up really early,
00:34:19and then we'd go for hikes for like two hours
00:34:22along the trails in the park,
00:34:23and then we'd come back here and have a huge breakfast.
00:34:26Sounds like a real treat.
00:34:27Yeah.
00:34:29Our little family tradition.
00:34:31Like you having lunch with a girl.
00:34:34How would you know about that?
00:34:36Every family has traditions.
00:34:37It's universal.
00:34:41Yeah.
00:34:42By the way, I love your shirt.
00:34:44I mean...
00:34:45This old thing?
00:34:46Yeah, I have one.
00:34:47From their concert at the Forum in 88.
00:34:50You know about the owls?
00:34:52It's only like my favorite band.
00:34:56It's good to know there's still a few of us out there.
00:34:59Yeah, just a few.
00:35:01And then snowflakes suddenly stopped,
00:35:03and I fell straight into the bushes.
00:35:06I hope all you hurt was your pride.
00:35:08Oh, she was fine.
00:35:09I was the one in shock.
00:35:10Dad's a warrior.
00:35:11Not in a bad way.
00:35:13Not at all.
00:35:14He's a very solid person.
00:35:16Your girls certainly think a lot of you.
00:35:18That's very sweet.
00:35:19And surprising.
00:35:22Well, I guess we better go.
00:35:24Yeah.
00:35:25Come on, girls.
00:35:28We should get together again.
00:35:30Oh, what a nice idea.
00:35:32What do you think, Dad?
00:35:33Uh, well, yeah, sure.
00:35:36You should, like, exchange numbers or something.
00:35:39That's our home number and Dad's cell.
00:35:43I tell you what, if Elizabeth ever quits,
00:35:45I know who's gonna replace her.
00:35:46I always carry our numbers in case of emergency.
00:35:49Do you?
00:35:50I'm not as efficient,
00:35:51but I could probably write it down.
00:35:53Oh, goodness.
00:35:54We've got it.
00:35:55Let me just get that.
00:36:01You have very polite children.
00:36:03Yes, well, this morning has been a revelation.
00:36:06Here you go.
00:36:09There's my number.
00:36:11All right.
00:36:14Come on, girls, in the car.
00:36:15It was lovely to meet you.
00:36:16You too.
00:36:21Hey, Maureen, it's me, Susan.
00:36:23He was nothing like I thought he'd be.
00:36:25Are you running for your life?
00:36:28Seriously, Susan, you okay?
00:36:30He's great.
00:36:33Give me some quick details.
00:36:34I'm on duty.
00:36:35Okay.
00:36:36He's funny, smart, kind of cute.
00:36:39Maybe the computer got it right.
00:36:40Okay, don't remind me.
00:36:42I won't.
00:36:43Tell me more.
00:36:44His daughters were quirky and sweet.
00:36:47He seems like a good dad.
00:36:49And the whole accidental meeting thing totally worked like a charm.
00:36:54Well, when are you seeing him again?
00:36:56I don't know.
00:36:57Soon, I hope.
00:36:58No.
00:36:59No.
00:37:00Hoping isn't good enough.
00:37:01We've got to come up with a plan of action.
00:37:03I'll be over at seven.
00:37:04Order a pizza with dorks.
00:37:05Who wants salad?
00:37:06Me.
00:37:07Me.
00:37:11I saw her business card when her stuff fell out.
00:37:13Hearts and flowers with pictures of flowers all over it.
00:37:16She must be a florist.
00:37:17I like her name.
00:37:18Cool.
00:37:20Here you go.
00:37:21So, Dad.
00:37:23When are you going to call Susan Flowers?
00:37:25Why would I call her?
00:37:26Because you liked her and she gave you her number.
00:37:29The only reason she gave me her number is because it would have been rude not to.
00:37:32You guys put her and me in a really awkward position.
00:37:35But we've established that you like her, correct?
00:37:38She's nice enough.
00:37:40And she's the only other human being on the planet that's heard of the golden owls?
00:37:44Exactly.
00:37:45You have things in common.
00:37:47You have her number.
00:37:48You should call her.
00:37:49I rest my case.
00:37:51Impressive.
00:37:52The council left out one significant detail.
00:37:57And what would that be?
00:37:58She's probably got a boyfriend.
00:38:00No, she doesn't.
00:38:01How would you know that?
00:38:02Because she doesn't look like she has significant other.
00:38:05And how do people with significant others look?
00:38:09Not like her.
00:38:11Ugh.
00:38:13Eat your pizza.
00:38:17Okay.
00:38:23Susan, for somebody who's great at giving dating advice, you're really lousy at taking it.
00:38:26No.
00:38:27I went along with his plan to meet the girls his way.
00:38:30The next move is up to him.
00:38:31Your knowledge of men could fit on the head of a pin.
00:38:34Okay.
00:38:35Please.
00:38:37Enlighten me about men, Sister Maureen.
00:38:40They have trouble making up their own minds.
00:38:42They appreciate a little push in the right direction.
00:38:44It's all in the Bible.
00:38:45Starting with Adam and Eve.
00:38:46Maybe that wasn't exactly in the right direction, but it got things rolling big time.
00:38:50So should I offer him an apple?
00:38:52No, not exactly.
00:38:53Just send him a friendly email and tell him how much you enjoyed meeting him and his daughters.
00:38:58And suggest a follow-up coffee.
00:39:04What?
00:39:05I wasn't expecting anyone.
00:39:07Maybe it's a dozen roses.
00:39:09You are way too romantic for your own good.
00:39:12Come in.
00:39:14I knew you'd be home.
00:39:17Hello, my dear.
00:39:18Hi, Kay.
00:39:19What are you doing here?
00:39:20Well, you didn't answer any of my emails, nor any of my other messages, so I didn't know what else to do.
00:39:25I hear congratulations are in order.
00:39:27Oh, so you know.
00:39:29I'm surprised Susan shared the news with you.
00:39:31Why wouldn't I?
00:39:32Because you seemed less than thrilled.
00:39:34I gave my permission, didn't I?
00:39:36Yes, you did.
00:39:37And then you looked like you'd had a root canal.
00:39:40Anyway, you probably could not have said no, could you?
00:39:43I can tell you two need to talk. I should go.
00:39:45No, no. Please stay.
00:39:52Susan, I want you to try.
00:39:55Try what?
00:39:56To have an open mind.
00:39:57I am trying.
00:39:58Well, then try harder.
00:40:04What do you...
00:40:05What do you want me to do?
00:40:07Susan, from the time I was a little girl, I dreamed of the perfect wedding.
00:40:12Ah, the perfect gown.
00:40:14I made sketches. I cut pictures out of magazines.
00:40:17I had a whole scrapbook full of Kay's wedding gowns.
00:40:23Then I met your dad.
00:40:25He was being shipped out to Vietnam.
00:40:27It was a whirlwind romance. There wasn't time.
00:40:31You know the story.
00:40:32Yeah, I know.
00:40:33All you had time for was to take out a license and get down to City Hall.
00:40:38Right.
00:40:39So I forgot all about Kay's gowns.
00:40:41I mean, all that really mattered was your dad.
00:40:45But now, Susan, all these years later, I get another chance.
00:40:53And I want you to help me pick out my gown.
00:40:59You want me to help you pick out your gown?
00:41:04I'd like to do that.
00:41:06Yes.
00:41:09Yes.
00:41:15It's hopeless. He's never going to call her.
00:41:17She's a modern woman. Maybe she'll call him.
00:41:20No way. She thinks that he made her do all this stupid pretend stuff to meet us.
00:41:24If Dad doesn't call her, then he'll seem like a jerk.
00:41:27And why would Susan want to date a jerk?
00:41:29Your language is a little crude, but the analysis is flawless.
00:41:33Thanks, I think.
00:41:35Hey, how about we set up a meeting tomorrow at May Park? Maybe get a coffee and go for a stroll.
00:41:41And how do we get Dad to be there, smarty?
00:41:43We don't.
00:41:46Dear Josh, what do you think? Too formal?
00:41:52Too formal?
00:41:57Hi, Josh.
00:42:00So great meeting you and your daughters.
00:42:04Nah.
00:42:06Girls.
00:42:08Meeting you and the girls.
00:42:12What?
00:42:13Who could be emailing me at this hour?
00:42:16Hi, Susan. Thanks for coming today. My girls just loved you.
00:42:23How about coffee tomorrow at two at May Park?
00:42:29Well, what do you know?
00:42:32What do you know, Bailey? Should I answer?
00:42:38Hi, Josh.
00:42:39Sounds great.
00:42:45See you then.
00:43:10Susan! Wait!
00:43:12Oh! Hi, girls. I thought I was meeting your dad.
00:43:17He didn't come with us.
00:43:18We told him we were going to a movie.
00:43:20I'm not following this.
00:43:23Why don't we all sit down?
00:43:25Okay.
00:43:26Would you like a drink?
00:43:27An ice cream?
00:43:28Or a treat?
00:43:29We pulled out our lunch mix.
00:43:30No, thank you.
00:43:31So tell me what's going on here.
00:43:32Well, it's like this.
00:43:34Our dad has been on his own for quite a long time now.
00:43:38Six years.
00:43:39I know. And I'm sorry.
00:43:43Our dad was really sad for a long time.
00:43:45And the thing is, we've decided the time has come for him to start dating again.
00:43:49You decided?
00:43:50We did quite a bit of research.
00:43:52And I think it's time for us to go.
00:43:54Okay.
00:43:55Bye.
00:43:56Bye.
00:43:57Bye.
00:43:58Bye.
00:43:59You decided?
00:44:00We did quite a bit of research.
00:44:01And you were the top candidate.
00:44:03Well, I'm very flattered.
00:44:05But how does your dad fit into all of this?
00:44:08That note you got from Delightful Dad at Romance4U.com?
00:44:11We wrote it.
00:44:13Well, mainly I wrote it.
00:44:15So let me get this straight.
00:44:17You two sent a profile to Romance4U.com pretending to be your father and waited for responses.
00:44:22Is that it?
00:44:24More or less.
00:44:25You have to let him know what's going on right now.
00:44:28No.
00:44:29He liked you, Susan.
00:44:31But if he found out about all of this, that would be the end of it.
00:44:34And he'd be alone forever.
00:44:36Well, maybe you should just try to be patient.
00:44:39Let your dad do what he needs to do in his own time.
00:44:42You don't know him.
00:44:43He's very stubborn.
00:44:45In a good way.
00:44:46If you could call him so he knows you're free and just get a chance, we promise to tell him everything.
00:44:53Okay, look, girls.
00:44:55Here's the deal.
00:44:57If you call your father, I'll go on one date with him.
00:45:00At the end of that date, you have to tell him the truth.
00:45:03One date?
00:45:04Either that or I call him right now and tell him.
00:45:08How about three dates?
00:45:10Please?
00:45:12Two.
00:45:13Two dates, final offer.
00:45:15You have a hard bargain, Susan.
00:45:17It's a deal.
00:45:19Deal.
00:45:21Deal.
00:45:27We need to hurry because Artie's taking me to Vegas for the weekend.
00:45:30Okay, are you ready?
00:45:32As I'll ever be.
00:45:33Okay.
00:45:37Wow.
00:45:39Do you like it?
00:45:40Yes.
00:45:41Hair down or up?
00:45:42Just like that.
00:45:43Just like that?
00:45:45You look beautiful.
00:45:47Oh, I feel beautiful.
00:45:48I do.
00:45:50I think it's because I'm so in love.
00:45:53Oh, baby.
00:45:55That's the way I want you to feel, too.
00:45:56Maybe this nice whatever is the one that's going to make you feel like that.
00:46:00We'll see.
00:46:01Baby, don't be like that.
00:46:03Like what?
00:46:04Like cautious.
00:46:06Sometimes you just need to take a chance.
00:46:08Jump in with both feet.
00:46:10Look at me.
00:46:11Yeah, you've certainly jumped in.
00:46:14Any gorgeous brides in here?
00:46:16Artie, you're not supposed to see me as bad luck.
00:46:19Don't you come in till I get out.
00:46:21Is it safe yet?
00:46:22Yeah.
00:46:23She's in the dressing room.
00:46:24Hey, I got a riddle for you.
00:46:26Why do brides always wear white?
00:46:29Why?
00:46:30Matches everything else in the kitchen.
00:46:34Hey, I bet she looks like a million bucks.
00:46:36You'd win that bet, Arthur.
00:46:39Hey, call me Artie.
00:46:41Better yet, why don't you call me Pops?
00:46:43All my nephews and nieces call me Pops.
00:46:46I think I'll stick with Arthur.
00:46:52You know what?
00:46:53You should sit, because she might take a while.
00:47:12Good morning.
00:47:14I wouldn't jump to any conclusions.
00:47:16What's that supposed to mean?
00:47:19So how's that romance for you expose coming?
00:47:23I'm working on it.
00:47:41Take a deep breath.
00:47:42Jump in with both feet.
00:47:45Take a deep breath.
00:47:47Jump in with both feet.
00:48:18Take a deep breath.
00:48:30Joshua Sherman speaking.
00:48:31Hello.
00:48:32Hello, Josh.
00:48:33Josh.
00:48:34Josh.
00:48:35It's Susan.
00:48:37Susan Flowers from the other day.
00:48:39Yes.
00:48:40We met.
00:48:41Oh, of course.
00:48:44Hi.
00:48:45Hi.
00:48:47So, how are you, Susan?
00:48:50Great.
00:48:51And you?
00:48:52Great.
00:48:53Also?
00:48:54Good.
00:48:55So anyway, I was calling to see if you'd like to get together this week.
00:49:02Sure.
00:49:03Let's see.
00:49:04Thursday, I have a business dinner.
00:49:09Friday's good.
00:49:10How about Friday?
00:49:11No, Friday's no good.
00:49:12Friday's no good.
00:49:13I got a parent-teacher meeting at my youngest daughter's school.
00:49:15Cassie, right?
00:49:16Yes.
00:49:17You got a good memory.
00:49:20Well, your daughters are very memorable.
00:49:23Let's say that takes care of all the weeknights.
00:49:28I have an idea.
00:49:29Nothing glamorous, of course, but...
00:49:31Glamorous?
00:49:32I don't eat glamorous.
00:49:34Okay.
00:49:35In that case, how about joining me and the girls for dinner at our home on Sunday?
00:49:39Oh, great.
00:49:41That sounds great.
00:49:42Can I bring anything?
00:49:45Bring yourself and a good appetite.
00:49:46The girls always cook on Sunday.
00:49:48How cute.
00:49:50Okay.
00:49:51So, what's the address?
00:49:53That'd be helpful, wouldn't it?
00:49:55It's 8746 Forest Lane.
00:49:59It's a date.
00:50:01I look forward to seeing you then.
00:50:03Me too, Josh.
00:50:05Bye, Susan.
00:50:07Bye.
00:50:12Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!
00:50:18You what?
00:50:19Dad, how could you?
00:50:20What's wrong with asking her to come over here for dinner?
00:50:22It's not in the least bit romantic.
00:50:24Well, it was you two that wanted me to see her again.
00:50:26Take it or leave it.
00:50:27We have to plan a special menu.
00:50:28Something French with candles.
00:50:30Yeah.
00:50:31It's going to be no different to any other Sunday night, girls.
00:50:34We'll eat in the dining room, of course, using the good china.
00:50:37We don't have good china.
00:50:38Then we'll buy some.
00:50:39And I'll put together a CD of appropriate classical dinner music.
00:50:42And we need flowers.
00:50:43She's a florist, so her thing is flowers.
00:50:46How do you know she's a florist?
00:50:48I saw her business card.
00:50:50She owns her own shop.
00:50:52Florist.
00:50:53That's nice.
00:50:54And, Dad, you should really get some new clothes.
00:50:57Something from this century.
00:50:59Guys, here's a reality check, okay?
00:51:02All that's going to happen is a guest, who happens to be a woman, is coming over for dinner.
00:51:07I'm not going to pretend to wear anything we're not.
00:51:09You're right.
00:51:10And don't tell her what you do.
00:51:12Did you hear a word I said?
00:51:14Under no circumstances should you discuss your profession.
00:51:18Just out of curiosity, why not?
00:51:20Well, if I was a woman, which I will be someday soon,
00:51:23and I heard a guy ran romance4u.com, I think he had a lot of girlfriends.
00:51:27So I wouldn't want to date him.
00:51:29I see.
00:51:30If it comes up, just tell her you're a businessman.
00:51:33With diverse interests.
00:51:34Yeah, diverse interests.
00:51:35That sounds cool.
00:51:37Too bad I don't have time before Sunday to grow a goatee.
00:51:41I would suit you.
00:51:48What a lovely table.
00:51:50Oh, this is nothing.
00:51:52We always dined like this on Sundays.
00:51:54It's a Sherman family tradition.
00:51:56Usually the butler serves appetite, but he took the night off.
00:52:00Well, I'm very impressed.
00:52:03Do you like the floor arrangement?
00:52:05We did it ourselves.
00:52:06Well, you're very talented.
00:52:09It's a work of art.
00:52:11There you go, girls.
00:52:12It's a compliment coming from someone who knows all about flowers.
00:52:21There's me and Snowflake.
00:52:23This is the moment I knew I loved horses.
00:52:26You were very cute, both you and Snowflake.
00:52:30Look at this, Susan.
00:52:31This is the dress I wore last year to the Sandy Hawkins dance.
00:52:34Cool!
00:52:36Did you ask the boy?
00:52:37No, she wanted to ask Adam Stein.
00:52:39Shut up.
00:52:40Hey, hey, no.
00:52:41It's okay.
00:52:42Do you like this Adam Stein?
00:52:44Sort of, I guess, but he's kind of mean to me.
00:52:48Okay, ladies.
00:52:50Let me let you in on a little secret.
00:52:52What?
00:52:54Well, sometimes when a boy really likes you, he pretends to be mean to you.
00:52:58Really?
00:53:00It's the truth.
00:53:02That explains a lot.
00:53:04So, Susan.
00:53:07Would you say boys prefer girls with or without glasses?
00:53:12Glasses are definitely a plus.
00:53:14I mean, sometimes.
00:53:16I mean, for one thing, they make your eyes look bigger, which is always attractive.
00:53:21And they let a boy know that he's dealing with a young woman who's very secure with who she is.
00:53:30Hmm.
00:53:39Well, I feel like I need to apologize.
00:53:41For what?
00:53:42Well, I'm sure sitting around with a couple of kids all night wasn't your idea of a great date.
00:53:46Are you kidding?
00:53:47I can't remember the last time I had this much fun.
00:53:51It was wonderful seeing the girls with you.
00:53:54I hadn't realized how much they needed...
00:53:58When their mom died, I swore to myself that I would be the best dad and mom in the world to them.
00:54:06I'm sure you have been.
00:54:08Somehow I don't think it's enough now, you know?
00:54:15Well, I should go.
00:54:18Oh, um...
00:54:20I don't suppose you're free tomorrow afternoon?
00:54:23What did you have in mind?
00:54:25Well, kids get out early from school.
00:54:27Cassie wants to go riding naturally, and Jennifer wants to tag along.
00:54:30She's breaking into a new pair of jeans.
00:54:33Good reason for a ride.
00:54:35I figured it out.
00:54:37Wow.
00:54:38Anyway, I'm going to be alone in the park for a few hours.
00:54:42And I thought you might like to come for a hike.
00:54:45I'd love to.
00:54:47Okay.
00:54:48Terrific.
00:54:49Meet you at the tumbleweed stables at three?
00:54:52Sounds like a plan.
00:54:55Good night, Josh.
00:54:57Good night, Sophie.
00:54:58Oh, I got it.
00:55:14So, Sandy, what are you doing here?
00:55:20I'm sorry I couldn't wait for you to get off duty.
00:55:22My worst fear has been realized.
00:55:24What happened?
00:55:25The Romance4U.com computer worked.
00:55:27I just had the best date of my life.
00:55:30Well, don't worry. It wasn't entirely the computer.
00:55:32My prayers helped.
00:55:34I can't wait for you to meet him.
00:55:35His name's Josh.
00:55:37I've never seen you like this.
00:55:38I've never felt like this.
00:55:40Maybe your New Year's resolution is going to come true,
00:55:42and you'll be kissing your perfect match at midnight on New Year's Eve.
00:55:45Okay.
00:55:46Don't get carried away.
00:55:48Oh, it doesn't hurt to put it out there.
00:55:50So, what's this Josh of yours do for a living?
00:55:53I don't know. We didn't discuss that.
00:55:55Diverse interests. I don't know. I'll check him out online.
00:55:58Yeah.
00:55:59Oh, I'm sorry. I have to go back to work.
00:56:01Whatever it is, I'm sure it's perfect.
00:56:03Okay. Bye.
00:56:13Sherman.
00:56:14Might be Joshua.
00:56:17Sherman.
00:56:19Baby!
00:56:21Baby!
00:56:23We're back from Vegas.
00:56:25In the flesh.
00:56:27Wow. You two look like you hit the jackpot.
00:56:31We got married.
00:56:32We got hitched.
00:56:33You what?
00:56:34We got married.
00:56:35We did. Not that we planned it or anything.
00:56:38We saw this couple walk out of the Elvis Chapel,
00:56:40and suddenly it hit us just like that.
00:56:42I said, Artie, what are we waiting for? Let's go for it right now.
00:56:45And your plans?
00:56:47What about Kay's gown?
00:56:49Kay's gown. You know what?
00:56:50On your big day, should you want it, you can have Kay's gown.
00:56:53But this was supposed to be your dream wedding.
00:56:55See, Art, it's not about a gown.
00:56:57My dream is really about finding someone that I have a chance at happiness with.
00:57:02Really.
00:57:03Well, congratulations.
00:57:06I don't want you to feel left out.
00:57:08Oh, no. We're going to have a divine reception next month.
00:57:12Party of the year.
00:57:14Hey, come on. How about a hug for old Artie?
00:57:18Congratulations, Arthur.
00:57:20Welcome to the family.
00:57:23I'm going to make you proud.
00:57:25Come on. Let's celebrate.
00:57:27Come on, baby.
00:57:28But I've got to...
00:57:29No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:57:33Here we go.
00:57:34Smile.
00:57:37Like a postcard.
00:57:39Looks like your date's here, Dad.
00:57:42We're going to have a long ride, so enjoy yourselves.
00:57:45Yeah. If you're late getting back, we'll just wait here.
00:57:47As long as it takes. No problem.
00:57:50Hi, girls.
00:57:51Hey.
00:57:52Hi.
00:57:54Going for a ride?
00:57:55Yeah.
00:57:56Okay. Have a good one.
00:57:57Bye, Dad.
00:57:58Bye, Susan.
00:57:59Bye.
00:58:00Bye.
00:58:01Ready?
00:58:02Yes, sir.
00:58:03Okay.
00:58:04It's so unbelievably beautiful.
00:58:07Yeah.
00:58:09It's a really special place.
00:58:12Are you hungry?
00:58:13I made, um, sandwiches.
00:58:15You did?
00:58:16Mm-hmm.
00:58:17I...
00:58:18Turkey.
00:58:20And turkey.
00:58:21Oh, I'll take, um, turkey.
00:58:23Okay.
00:58:24Either one.
00:58:29So, do you cook?
00:58:30No, I don't cook.
00:58:33So, do you come hiking here with the girls a lot?
00:58:36No, not really.
00:58:38I used to come here a lot.
00:58:44Well, I'm happy you brought me.
00:58:46I'm happy you came.
00:58:51Me, too.
00:58:53Really?
00:59:03Well, they're, like, getting back. That's a good sign.
00:59:05An excellent sign.
00:59:06You think she's really going to make us tell them everything today?
00:59:09She's a decisive woman.
00:59:11And the deal was we tell them after two dates.
00:59:13This is the second date.
00:59:15Let's hope it went really well.
00:59:20There they are.
00:59:21Hi.
00:59:22Hi.
00:59:24How was your hike?
00:59:25It was great.
00:59:26Nice.
00:59:27So, you're going to be doing it again?
00:59:29Seeing how you both seem to have enjoyed it so much.
00:59:31These guys are better than a dating service.
00:59:33We had a great time.
00:59:35And, yes, we have plans to see each other again.
00:59:38Excellent.
00:59:41And I think there's something you wanted to say to your dad.
00:59:45There is?
00:59:46Oh, Mr. Sherman.
00:59:47Yeah.
00:59:48May I have a word with you?
00:59:49Sure, Ben. What's up?
00:59:50Uh, Snowflake.
00:59:52What about her?
00:59:53Uh, she's getting on in age and gets tired real easy.
00:59:57We decided to retire her.
00:59:59No.
01:00:00You can't do that.
01:00:01Cassie's been riding her forever.
01:00:03Believe me, Mr. Sherman.
01:00:05This has not been an easy decision.
01:00:07We just can't afford to keep her.
01:00:09Do something.
01:00:11I'm sorry.
01:00:14Dad.
01:00:15They'll make glue out of her.
01:00:18I read it in a book.
01:00:20Honey.
01:00:23Cassie.
01:00:30I'm sorry, Snowflake.
01:00:32I'm so sorry.
01:00:41I'm sorry, girl.
01:00:43I love you.
01:00:50Morning.
01:00:51Could you get me the file on Miss Moskowitz I need?
01:00:53Miss Moskowitz is no longer with us.
01:00:55What?
01:00:56That sweet old lady died?
01:00:57Worse.
01:00:58She signed up with Romance4U.com.
01:01:01Do we have to lose all our clients before you finally write that expose?
01:01:05I'm sorry.
01:01:07I've been a little...
01:01:09distracted.
01:01:10It's time to focus, boss.
01:01:12Look.
01:01:13Our friends at Romance4U.com have these new glossy brochures out.
01:01:17Use that for inspiration.
01:01:20I'll take care of it.
01:01:28Bye.
01:01:45Hi.
01:01:46Hi.
01:01:47Did I catch you at work?
01:01:48Nope.
01:01:49Just took a long lunch to take care of some business.
01:01:51The Shermans are now proud owners of a horse.
01:01:54You bought Snowflake?
01:01:57How could I resist?
01:01:58You saw Cassie's face.
01:02:00Did the girls know?
01:02:01No, no.
01:02:02I thought I would tell them tonight at dinner.
01:02:05Come over.
01:02:07It's a family occasion.
01:02:09I would like for you to be a part of it.
01:02:13I'd love to.
01:02:15Yeah.
01:02:16I'm focused.
01:02:17Don't worry.
01:02:18I'm working.
01:02:19I'm going to have to get back.
01:02:20I was just...
01:02:27Anyway, um...
01:02:30Josh?
01:02:31I wanted to ask you.
01:02:33I forgot to ask you.
01:02:34What line of work did you say you were in?
01:02:38I'm in business.
01:02:39You know.
01:02:41Diverse interests.
01:02:44Yeah.
01:02:46Diverse interests.
01:02:48Right.
01:02:51I'll see you at seven.
01:02:53Okay.
01:02:54Bye.
01:02:56Bye.
01:03:18The road to love is littered with dashed hopes and trampled expectations.
01:03:23If you're not ready to be hurt,
01:03:25better to stay out of the game.
01:03:38I knew it was too good to be true.
01:03:44Is this your Josh Sherman?
01:03:47No.
01:03:48There must be some explanation.
01:03:49There sure is.
01:03:50Josh Sherman, CEO of Romance4U.com, tricked me.
01:03:54He lied to me.
01:03:55And worst of all, he got his daughters involved.
01:03:59Why?
01:04:00Business.
01:04:01He wanted to get rid of the competition.
01:04:03It's totally unethical.
01:04:05But you were doing the same thing.
01:04:07That's different.
01:04:08I didn't know who he was.
01:04:09Maybe he didn't know that you're you.
01:04:11Maybe it was a coincidence.
01:04:15Are you okay?
01:04:17Yeah.
01:04:18I mean, at first I felt like a truck fell on me.
01:04:21I could barely breathe.
01:04:23I can understand that.
01:04:25Oh, I gotta go.
01:04:27I'm gonna be late to Josh's for dinner.
01:04:29You're going to Josh's for dinner?
01:04:30Of course. He invited me.
01:04:32And?
01:04:33And he doesn't know I'm onto him.
01:04:35I'm gonna play this game to the bitter end.
01:04:37I've got an expose to write.
01:04:39Susan, don't.
01:04:40Tonight I'm going to gather all the ammunition I need to blow Romance4U.com right out of the water.
01:04:48Okay.
01:04:53Remember to save room for a very special dessert.
01:04:56I'm not hungry, Dad.
01:04:58Oh, you'll like this one.
01:04:59I guarantee it.
01:05:02Here, girls. Take your plates.
01:05:18Here it is.
01:05:21Voila.
01:05:26Did you buy her?
01:05:27That's right.
01:05:28Snowflake is the newest member of our family.
01:05:34I have to get a new blanket and a saddle.
01:05:36Yeah, and everything.
01:05:37Must be a fortune in boarding.
01:05:39I'm sure you can find the money somewhere.
01:05:42Among all your diverse interests.
01:05:45We can keep her here.
01:05:47Somehow I don't think the neighbors are gonna appreciate a horse in a garage.
01:05:50And I need the space for my car in four years.
01:05:53As long as I can ride her anytime I want.
01:05:56Well, that's the idea.
01:05:57Here you go.
01:05:58Take your cake.
01:05:59You can go and watch some TV.
01:06:01Thanks, Dad.
01:06:06Gracias.
01:06:08Don't worry about us.
01:06:09Enjoy yourselves.
01:06:10Okay.
01:06:15Well, that went well.
01:06:16Yes, it did.
01:06:17So, do you need some help cleaning up?
01:06:19Nope. Fine.
01:06:20Are you sure?
01:06:21Yeah. I'm responsible.
01:06:29Is, um...
01:06:30Is everything okay?
01:06:32You seem a little...
01:06:33Oh, sure. I'm tired.
01:06:35Long week.
01:06:36I'm sure you have some insight on how difficult my work can be.
01:06:40Actually, I have no idea about your line of work.
01:06:44I think you do.
01:06:45Is it, uh...
01:06:46Is it a busy time right now?
01:06:48Well, not as busy as it could be.
01:06:50Competition. You know.
01:06:52Yeah. Oh, yeah.
01:06:55Well, you have Valentine's Day coming up. That'll be good.
01:06:58Sure.
01:06:59A lot of people out there looking for love then.
01:07:02And that's when business is best, right?
01:07:04Yeah.
01:07:07A lot of lonely people.
01:07:10They can be good for business.
01:07:13Great for business.
01:07:15Yeah.
01:07:18Oh, let's not talk about work.
01:07:21You know what, Josh? I gotta go.
01:07:23I have to be at work early.
01:07:27Let me walk you out.
01:07:35Say goodbye to the girls.
01:07:37You'll be seeing them again sometime soon.
01:07:42Bye.
01:08:12Bye.
01:08:37Bad dream?
01:08:38No. I couldn't sleep.
01:08:42I kept thinking about tonight.
01:08:46It's pleasant having her around here.
01:08:48Yeah. She makes Dad happy.
01:08:54Do you think Mom minds?
01:08:57No. I think she's glad.
01:08:59She wants for Dad to be happy, too.
01:09:03Jen?
01:09:04Yeah?
01:09:08You know how I don't have any memories of Mom?
01:09:12No.
01:09:14There is one I think about sometimes.
01:09:17It's almost like a dream.
01:09:20What is it?
01:09:25I remember I was in my crib.
01:09:29Listening to this beautiful voice talking to me.
01:09:32Yeah. Mom had a real pretty voice.
01:09:35It made you feel all warm and safe.
01:09:39Like nothing could ever hurt you.
01:09:43She was telling me a story.
01:09:46Something about a princess.
01:09:49When it was over, she leaned down to kiss me goodnight.
01:09:55And her hair touched my face.
01:09:58It was soft like silk.
01:10:01That's a nice memory.
01:10:04Goodnight.
01:10:05Goodnight. I love you.
01:10:06I love you, too.
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01:10:19Today's hint is about trying to make a match the Romance4U.com way.
01:10:25Many singles, desperate to connect, have turned to this new company for help.
01:10:31Have turned to this new company hoping that a computer will find a way to brighten their solitary lives.
01:10:37My secret research into the workings of Romance4U.com has uncovered evidence to show that they are hoping in vain.
01:10:45The three unsuitable matches set up for me by Romance4U.com.
01:10:49One with a college student.
01:10:51The other with a foot fetishist.
01:10:53And the third with a man who was not at all what he claimed to be.
01:10:58Provide ample proof that machines cannot replace the personal touch.
01:11:03Martin, look up a profile of a client by the name of Susan Flowers.
01:11:08Print out the information and bring it to me immediately.
01:11:11The sad truth is that companies like Romance4U.com are all about business.
01:11:18The best way to set up a match is still the old-fashioned way.
01:11:22Working with people who care.
01:11:25The way we've been doing with unrivaled success for a decade at Hearts and Flowers.
01:11:36Thanks, Elizabeth.
01:11:38But shouldn't I...
01:11:39No, please.
01:11:55Fool.
01:12:02Yes!
01:12:07Hi, Mel.
01:12:08I'm late.
01:12:09I take back every terrible thing I ever said about you.
01:12:13Thanks.
01:12:14Oh, the phone's been ringing off the hook. I'm into next month on appointments.
01:12:19Could you make me a cup of coffee?
01:12:20Anything you want.
01:12:23Black.
01:12:27Hearts and Flowers, may I help you?
01:12:49Dear Susan,
01:12:51I've been writing and rewriting this all day long.
01:12:55It finally comes down to one word.
01:13:02I'm disappointed.
01:13:06I'm disappointed in you.
01:13:07I'm disappointed in you.