Love Is in the Air 2024 - Hallmark Movies 2024 - Best Hallmark Romance 2024 - New Movies 2024
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00:00:00That's a pretty sad face for a kid who's going on a grand European vacation.
00:00:06Because I want you to come with us.
00:00:08I know, baby.
00:00:09We talked about this already, remember?
00:00:11But I still don't understand.
00:00:13The hockey season's over.
00:00:14The Blue Jackets won't need you until next season.
00:00:16You're right, Sammy.
00:00:17But your mom and I just decided that it would be better if it was just the two of you that went.
00:00:22And I'm going to see Grandma and Grandpa in Minnesota.
00:00:25And then, when you get back, you and I are going up to the Boundary Waters.
00:00:29We're going to go hiking.
00:00:30We're going to go fishing.
00:00:31We're going to see the new cabin.
00:00:33I know that it's been very hard on you since your mom and I split up.
00:00:38I get that.
00:00:40But that does not change the fact that she and I loved you very much.
00:00:45And it's okay to be sad that I'm not going to be there.
00:00:48But it's also okay to have a lot of fun.
00:00:51Can you try and do that for me?
00:00:53Yeah.
00:00:54Okay.
00:00:55All right, give me a hug.
00:00:58I'm going to miss you every second that you're gone, okay?
00:01:02Okay.
00:01:03I love you.
00:01:04Love you, too.
00:01:05Take a million pictures.
00:01:06I will.
00:01:14What in the world?
00:01:16Yes, I know, he's the one.
00:01:23What are these suckers doing in my freezer?
00:01:25Oh, he's been giving me her extra produce from the market stand.
00:01:28I've been experimenting.
00:01:31You seem to be liking them.
00:01:33It doesn't matter whether I like them or not.
00:01:35What matters is that these are taking up space in my deep freeze.
00:01:38Well, maybe we'd have more space in your deep freeze if you didn't order so much cod from Tommy's Seafood.
00:01:43Yeah, it was supposed to be a half order.
00:01:44You ordered double.
00:01:45He gave me a good price.
00:01:46We have too much.
00:01:47I'm sending it back.
00:01:48He's had a real hard couple of months, Lolly.
00:01:50He needs the money.
00:01:52So do we.
00:01:53Maybe we could freeze the extra.
00:01:55We'll have the room if you clear out those ice pops in there.
00:01:59You seem to be clearing them out just fine.
00:02:02But don't eat them all.
00:02:03I'll eat as many as I want.
00:02:14You love your family.
00:02:15They don't drive you up the wall.
00:02:16You love your family.
00:02:17You wouldn't change a thing.
00:02:18You love your family.
00:02:24You love your family.
00:02:38Hi, Roy!
00:02:39Hey, Mom.
00:02:41Oh, honey.
00:02:42Hey.
00:02:43Oh, hey.
00:02:44Who's this?
00:02:46This is Kirby.
00:02:47Oh, he's very cute.
00:02:49He's got a lot of energy.
00:02:50We're fostering him until he finds a place.
00:02:52Is that so?
00:02:53Dad's already smitten with him.
00:02:54We took him up to Knutson's cabin up the Boundary Waters,
00:02:57and he just loved exploring up there.
00:02:59He should.
00:03:00He's a dog.
00:03:01You might enjoy spending some time with him while you're here.
00:03:03Dogs have a way of making everything better.
00:03:05Maybe with a little bit of training.
00:03:07Oh, come on in.
00:03:09Okay.
00:03:10Come on in.
00:03:16Lolly still lives there, you know.
00:03:19Yeah, I'd assume as much.
00:03:21Yeah, maybe you two should catch up while you're in town.
00:03:23I'm sure I'll bump into her here and there.
00:03:25Yeah.
00:03:32Now these are greenhouse-grown avocados.
00:03:35My very first harvest.
00:03:36I hope you like them.
00:03:37Mm-hmm.
00:03:38Hi.
00:03:39Hi.
00:03:40Hello.
00:03:41Ooh, what you got in the cooler?
00:03:42Some cold barooski?
00:03:44You wish.
00:03:45No, I made ice pops from the extra produce you gave me.
00:03:47What?
00:03:48Let me see.
00:03:50Ooh, can I try one?
00:03:52All you can eat.
00:03:56Strawberry and lavender?
00:03:58It's one flavor.
00:03:59I got more in there.
00:04:00Oh, that's heavenly.
00:04:01Do you want to try to sell them?
00:04:03You think people will buy them?
00:04:04I was just going to give them away at the diner,
00:04:06but my dad made me clean out the deep freeze.
00:04:07Do I dare ask how the avocado toast conversation went?
00:04:10Nine-nine, Froylein.
00:04:11Even on German bread?
00:04:13Even on German bread.
00:04:14Well, I guess you're not going to be ordering any of my greenhouse avocados then.
00:04:17I wish.
00:04:19I'd have an avocado palooza if I had my own restaurant.
00:04:22But at this rate, I guess I never will.
00:04:24You okay?
00:04:26You seem a little not your sun-shiny self today.
00:04:29Ignore me.
00:04:31I'm doing some soul-searching.
00:04:32While you're searching,
00:04:33why don't you take some more of that excess fruit
00:04:35and keep these bad boys coming?
00:04:37I can do that.
00:04:38It's been fun to make.
00:04:39Keep my mind off the craziness for a bit.
00:04:41Now, would any of this craziness have to do with
00:04:44the perennial return of a certain neighbor?
00:04:48I don't want to talk about it.
00:04:50Okay, I will take my foot out of my mouth
00:04:52and replace it with this delicious popsicle.
00:04:55Join you.
00:04:56Sure.
00:04:59Hey.
00:05:00Hi.
00:05:01How do you like the old room?
00:05:02Oh, it's nice.
00:05:03I really love the country bed-and-breakfast vibe it's got going.
00:05:06We could put up your old Kirby Puckett posters if you want.
00:05:10Yeah, we named the dog after him.
00:05:12I understand, Mom.
00:05:13All right, well, we're headed off to happy hour with the Ginses.
00:05:17Hey, do you want to come along?
00:05:18You know, you guys go have fun.
00:05:20I think after the long drive,
00:05:21I should probably get out and stretch my legs and go for a walk.
00:05:25Uh-oh.
00:05:26You said W-A-L-K.
00:05:28That means you're going to have to take him with you.
00:05:30I have to take him with me?
00:05:31Please, honey, it would really help us out.
00:05:33Just swing by Eve's produce.
00:05:35He loves to get the treats there.
00:05:37Okay.
00:05:40Right.
00:05:47Hi.
00:05:48Hello.
00:05:49Hello.
00:05:51Oh, my goodness.
00:05:52I am so sorry.
00:05:54He must have slipped his harness.
00:05:56He's just not very well trained.
00:05:58Molly.
00:05:59Morrie.
00:06:00Hey.
00:06:01Hi.
00:06:02You're here.
00:06:03You're back.
00:06:04Unless you're a hologram.
00:06:06Not a hologram.
00:06:07Okay.
00:06:08No, I'm not a hologram.
00:06:10Great.
00:06:11So, you stay at your parents' house?
00:06:16Yeah.
00:06:17Yeah, I am where I usually stay.
00:06:19Right.
00:06:20But we were just talking about these dog treats here.
00:06:26I hear they're amazing.
00:06:27Kirby loves them.
00:06:28Are they good?
00:06:29I'm not a dog person or a dog.
00:06:31Yeah, they look really good.
00:06:32Great.
00:06:33Awesome.
00:06:34Well, I got to run because I have to take a nap.
00:06:37But it was great seeing you.
00:06:38Okay.
00:06:39Morrie.
00:06:40Yeah.
00:06:41Oh.
00:06:43Something's never changed, huh?
00:06:46Okay.
00:06:57Oh, I saw that.
00:06:59Do you want to talk about it?
00:07:02No.
00:07:03Yes.
00:07:04I don't know.
00:07:05Are you okay?
00:07:06I don't know.
00:07:07I mean, he barely wanted to talk to me.
00:07:09He just recently got divorced.
00:07:10He probably just feels awkward.
00:07:12Definitely was awkward.
00:07:13But of course it was.
00:07:14I mean, the last time we had an actual conversation, it was this huge blow-up and then the break-up.
00:07:18Then he didn't get closure.
00:07:20I mean, how could I?
00:07:21The only time I actually run into him is in the summer or during Christmas holidays.
00:07:25And he's always with his wife and kid.
00:07:27I'm sorry.
00:07:28That's really tough.
00:07:29Honestly, it wouldn't be so bad if he hadn't become some successful doctor for a professional hockey team.
00:07:34Stuck in the exact same place I was when he left.
00:07:37Roryshaw.
00:07:38The one that got away.
00:07:39And somehow keeps coming back to remind me.
00:07:41You know what?
00:07:42It feels like a box of wine and tortured poets kind of night.
00:07:46No, I got to go back to the diner and do paperwork.
00:07:49On a Friday night?
00:07:50This is my life, Eve.
00:07:51Well, what about tomorrow?
00:07:52We can, you know, put on some sweatpants and have a fun day.
00:07:56My sister wants me to help clean out the attic.
00:07:58My mom's stuff.
00:07:59Which has been there, by the way, since he passed.
00:08:01But for some reason, Daphne has to do it tomorrow.
00:08:04Okay, I'm just going to shut up and give you a hug.
00:08:09Oh.
00:08:11It's okay, buddy.
00:08:12It'll be okay.
00:08:20There's nothing in here.
00:08:22Maybe we could find our old tap shoes up here.
00:08:25Oh, gosh.
00:08:26That would be awesome.
00:08:28Oh, look who I found.
00:08:31Oh, my gosh, nipples.
00:08:33I haven't seen this guy in ages.
00:08:35Probably because this place is like the witness protection program for old memories.
00:08:39Ergo, our cleaning it out.
00:08:40Yeah, but why now?
00:08:42Uh, because it's got to get done.
00:08:45And you and I both know that dad is never going to do it.
00:08:48That's true.
00:08:54What secrets does this hold?
00:08:58I made it in seventh grade.
00:09:00It's just talk about NSYNC and Orlando Bloom.
00:09:03See, I was more of a One Direction kind of girl.
00:09:05That ages me.
00:09:08Jeez, you were a collage fiend.
00:09:10Life before Pinterest.
00:09:13Aw, I remember toast.
00:09:15Toast.
00:09:17The restaurant, I was just positive I was going to open.
00:09:20Run it just how I wanted it.
00:09:22It'd be chic enough, you know, for celebrities.
00:09:24But also a fun place just to hang with the girls for brunch.
00:09:28Michelin star, of course.
00:09:30Yeah.
00:09:31Fun, elegant.
00:09:33Basically the opposite of my life right now.
00:09:36Yeah, that basket lighting is just so elegant.
00:09:39Well, it was at the time.
00:09:43It's all just a fantasy.
00:09:46Like me marrying Lance Bass.
00:09:51So, um, here's the deal.
00:09:56Uh, the real reason why I wanted us to clean out the attic...
00:09:59I knew there was a reason!
00:10:01...is because I wanted to make sure the house was all in order for Dad
00:10:04because I applied to work at this yoga instructor academy in Bali.
00:10:09Stephanie, that's halfway around the world.
00:10:11Absolutely not.
00:10:12Lolly, come on.
00:10:13You're not Mom, and I'm an adult.
00:10:15An adult who jumps from job to job in every field except for marketing.
00:10:19Do you remember the one that you actually got a degree in
00:10:21and now you want to go to Bali and teach yoga?
00:10:24No.
00:10:25Maybe I don't want my diary to be full of regrets.
00:10:31Half-neat.
00:10:35That's real mature.
00:10:51Ah!
00:10:53Ugh.
00:10:54That went well.
00:10:55How long have you been standing there?
00:10:57I just popped up to check on you girls and saw your sister storming away.
00:11:01I made her mad.
00:11:04Are you having any regrets?
00:11:06I'm having all the regrets.
00:11:09My life hasn't turned out exactly how I thought it would.
00:11:12At all.
00:11:15Wish I had known then what I know now.
00:11:18If you were given the chance to peek at the life you wish you had, would you take it?
00:11:23Yeah, of course. Who wouldn't?
00:11:25There's no sense in wishing for the impossible.
00:11:28Oh, I agree. There's no sense to it, per se, but it is possible.
00:11:34I've been holding onto something for you for quite a while,
00:11:37but this is the first time I've felt you really needed it.
00:11:42It's a little small to be a hope chest.
00:11:45It contains much more than hope, my dear.
00:11:50Ah, lemon drops. Okay, well, thanks.
00:11:55Ah! Ah!
00:11:56Not yet.
00:11:57Okay, Anchor, I say this with love, but you're acting weirder than usual right now.
00:12:01Weird doesn't even scratch the surface with these.
00:12:04These are not merely confections. Each of them has a purpose.
00:12:08They can show you a life you wish you had and give you the power to choose it.
00:12:13Magic lemon drops!
00:12:14As the great St. Augustine once said,
00:12:17miracles are not contrary to nature, only contrary to what we know of nature.
00:12:25Okay, I'm going to go with you on this because you're honestly giving me some ASMR tingles.
00:12:29Okay, so.
00:12:32How does it work?
00:12:34Take one before you go to bed.
00:12:38Then say aloud something you wish you could change, a regret, a path not taken.
00:12:45When you wake up, you will live one day as it would have been if you'd made that choice.
00:12:51And then what?
00:12:52When you wake up the next morning, you're back in your life here.
00:12:55Will I remember what happened?
00:12:57With the first three drops, yes.
00:12:59But if you use the fourth drop to return to one of the other lives,
00:13:05that reality will become your permanent life.
00:13:10And those memories, the only ones you'll have.
00:13:17Okay.
00:13:19Magic lemon drops.
00:13:21Of course.
00:13:22Yes, of course.
00:13:24Doubt it all you want, but if you don't give this a try, your doubt may turn to regret.
00:13:35Okay.
00:14:06Sigh.
00:14:19Well, this is crazy. I just brushed my teeth.
00:14:23Whatever.
00:14:28Right, I gotta say it out loud.
00:14:31Toast.
00:14:36Toast.
00:14:47Are you kidding me?
00:14:49What is even happening?
00:14:53Hanker, what did you give me?
00:15:01This is insane.
00:15:02What's insane?
00:15:03Who is this?
00:15:04You're a restaurant manager?
00:15:05Restaurant manager.
00:15:07Are you alright?
00:15:08Ask me tomorrow.
00:15:10I know it's your day off, but this is important.
00:15:13You're not gonna believe this, but the Michelin guy's here.
00:15:17Oh.
00:15:18Molly, did you hear what I said about the Michelin guy?
00:15:22Like the cartoon guy who looks like a marshmallow?
00:15:24Okay, that was a very solid joke, but I'm too anxious to joke right now.
00:15:27We didn't know it was him, of course, but after he finished, he introduced himself.
00:15:31It was Ed Wainwright.
00:15:33Michelin's number one inspector.
00:15:35He asked if he could meet you.
00:15:37I think we might be getting that second star.
00:15:39Did you say second?
00:15:40Yes.
00:15:41Okay, um, where do I meet you?
00:15:44What do you mean where? Are you okay?
00:15:46Do I need to call a doctor?
00:15:47No, I'm fine. Ish. Fine. Fine-ish. I just had this weird dream. Maybe it's just sort of lingering.
00:15:53That happens when I mix my melatonin with my energy drinks.
00:15:56But seriously, how soon can you get here?
00:15:58I-I-I...
00:15:59Come right away. But seriously, where do I meet you?
00:16:02Uh, I don't know. Maybe at a little establishment that you've spent all of your blood, sweat, and tears building over the last seven years?
00:16:09Just a thought.
00:16:11Toast!
00:16:28Oh my gosh, it's Wally Blanchard.
00:16:36Thank God you made it.
00:16:37Okay, Ed's about to leave, but he wants to shake your hand.
00:16:40You must be India. It's so nice to meet... up with you. Because we work together.
00:16:45Look, I'm sorry it's not as busy as usual. I hate for you to see us when it's this slow.
00:16:49Slow?
00:16:50Look, I already let the marketing team have it. It won't happen again.
00:16:53Okay, okay, great. Uh, what else should I know?
00:16:55Uh, you will be very glad to know that the Nets have chosen us as their official game day restaurant for all game days next year.
00:17:02My dad's gonna freak out.
00:17:03No kidding. Maybe don't tell him until after he's done his treatment.
00:17:06Treatment?
00:17:07Mr. Wainwright, thank you so much for waiting. This is our humble captain, Wally Blanchard.
00:17:12Wally, your avocado toast is truly Titanic. As if it were made for Zeus himself.
00:17:19We are literally called Toast, so we better have the best.
00:17:22Well, you truly are the Toast of the Town.
00:17:25Oh!
00:17:26The Toast of the Town.
00:17:28Now, I don't normally do this in person, but because we are both here, I would like to award you your second star.
00:17:38Huzzah!
00:17:39Wow. Wow, this is...
00:17:43It looks like I need to get our lolly back to Mount Olympus. Enjoy your meals.
00:17:49I should mention, Nicola has some proverbial ants in her pantry right now.
00:17:53Oh, no.
00:17:54Hey, excuse me. We have to talk. Our distributor messed up again.
00:17:59One moment, please.
00:18:06Hi, you've reached Marty. Leave a message.
00:18:08Hey, Dad, it's me. Um, just call and say hi. Give me a call when you get this. Okay. Love you.
00:18:19India laid into me already. Do you really gotta call and chew me out personally?
00:18:23Uh, what? No. I just called to say hi. Hi, how are you?
00:18:26Well, I'm at work on a Sunday, trying to fix the banner ads for your restaurant. So, stressed.
00:18:32Okay. Um, hey, do you know how Dad is? I tried to call him, but it just went straight to voicemail.
00:18:36He's at swim therapy with Ramona.
00:18:40Ramona.
00:18:42His wife, our stepmom.
00:18:44Hello?
00:18:46Okay, okay. Um, what's going on with his treatment?
00:18:51Uh, she wanted him to get into this new program. It's supposed to be really great for people recovering from strokes.
00:18:56Look, Lolly, I gotta get back to work here, okay?
00:18:58Wait, wait, wait, Daphne. I need to catch up more.
00:19:00Please, you only ever call about work. I'll fix the banner ads, alright?
00:19:05Bye-bye.
00:19:06Wait, Daphne. Daphne.
00:19:09T-Rex?
00:19:12Hello, Cooper.
00:19:15T-Rex?
00:19:27T-Rex?
00:19:29Hello, Cooper.
00:19:45Okay, I'm sorry. You're gonna have to deal with her.
00:19:53But you're doing such a great job already.
00:19:55It's gotta be you.
00:19:59I would love to have a special dessert on the menu, but that's really difficult when the suppliers don't deliver enough produce.
00:20:04I'm sure we can figure something out.
00:20:06Who's gonna deal with the customers who come in wanting white peach babkas for dessert and can't have any?
00:20:09Well, make a chef's special dessert. I have so many ideas.
00:20:12For what?
00:20:13For the chef's special, but also for the menu overall.
00:20:16Um, I know we just got our second start, but it would be even better if we got our third.
00:20:20Okay?
00:20:21You know, it's healthy and organic, which, yay, but it's also a tad minimalistic.
00:20:25Well, you know what? Here. You're the chef now.
00:20:28No, no, no. You're the chef. Sorry. I didn't mean it like that.
00:20:30Chef, I was just throwing out ideas, which I thought I could do in my own restaurant, but that's fine.
00:20:34You know, what you are doing is great. It's so good. Please, not today. Please?
00:20:40Please?
00:20:41Please?
00:20:43Fine.
00:20:44Okay.
00:20:46Boy, um, you really do need a day off.
00:20:49Tomorrow, though.
00:21:11You're welcome.
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00:23:08Okay.
00:23:09I think I'm going to head out if that's okay with you?
00:23:12Okay.
00:23:13Yeah.
00:23:14Just think, we get to do this all over again tomorrow.
00:23:17Living the dream.
00:23:20See ya.
00:23:21See ya.
00:23:24I love my life.
00:23:25This is my dream.
00:23:28I love my life.
00:23:29This is my restaurant.
00:23:31I love my life.
00:23:32This is my dream.
00:23:38It's the vanilla.
00:23:39Okay.
00:23:40Dad?
00:23:41How many of these do you want?
00:23:43How are you feeling?
00:23:44Squeezed at the moment.
00:23:48I am so sorry for being crappy with you the other day.
00:23:51You're actually apologizing to me.
00:23:53Something I need to get better at doing.
00:23:55Is Aunt Gert in her lair?
00:23:56I think so.
00:23:57Wait.
00:23:59Somebody got up on the right side of the bed.
00:24:02Good morning.
00:24:03I have so many questions.
00:24:10So, where did you choose to go?
00:24:12Brooklyn, New York.
00:24:13You should have seen it.
00:24:14I had my own restaurant.
00:24:15You know, the one that I've been dreaming about.
00:24:17How was it?
00:24:18Oh, it was beautiful.
00:24:19Although, I do have to say, it was a little bit more fun when it was a magazine cutout in my imagination.
00:24:24Because in reality, I was just a little girl.
00:24:26I have to say, it was a little bit more fun when it was a magazine cutout in my imagination.
00:24:30Because in reality, I was just as stressed as I am at the eatery.
00:24:32If not more so.
00:24:33What about the rest of your life?
00:24:35The restaurant was my life.
00:24:36I didn't do anything else.
00:24:37My relationship with Daphne was terrible.
00:24:39Plus, Dad had a stroke.
00:24:41Although, he was married to this woman named Ramona.
00:24:44Which, you know, it's been a while.
00:24:46Hasn't it?
00:24:47Was that all?
00:24:48No.
00:24:50Rory was there.
00:24:52Which is really weird.
00:24:53Last time I actually saw him, he made it very clear that he'd rather be taking a nap.
00:24:57Tell me, Lolly.
00:24:58This place you went to, this life.
00:25:00Yeah.
00:25:01If you could choose this version, would you?
00:25:06So many pluses and minuses.
00:25:08I mean, gosh, the restaurant was amazing.
00:25:11And I have to tell you, there were a lot of very handsome men in my DMs.
00:25:15But Dad's health scared me.
00:25:17And whatever this was with Rory.
00:25:19I mean, what are these lemon drops?
00:25:21I mean, is this my future?
00:25:22Is this another reality?
00:25:23I mean, how is this possible?
00:25:24Perhaps the strong acidic nature of the lemons mixed with their pleasurable appearance allows them to alter the mind's chemistry.
00:25:34That sounds so made up.
00:25:36Honestly, I have no idea.
00:25:38You don't know?
00:25:39What the woman gave him to me never explained the mechanics.
00:25:42I only know they allow us to view the moments we regret or can't reconcile with fresh eyes.
00:25:49How they do that is a mystery.
00:25:52Who is this woman?
00:25:54Esmeralda, if that was her real name.
00:25:56Yeah, that's definitely made up.
00:25:58I met her at a carnival when I was in my early 20s.
00:26:01A carnival?
00:26:03I had just suffered heartbreak and I wandered into her tent.
00:26:07She took one look at me and she said,
00:26:10I have been waiting for you.
00:26:13Which I thought was a line.
00:26:14But it wasn't.
00:26:15No.
00:26:16It was true.
00:26:17She gave me the lemon drops and told me how to use them and all of that came true.
00:26:22But the most important part is what you learn from each experience.
00:26:28And then what you choose to do next.
00:26:31To find your bliss.
00:26:33Find my bliss.
00:26:41What do you think, Mom?
00:26:44Maybe you should ask her.
00:26:50I kissed the flirty stone today.
00:26:52It was awesome, but kind of gross.
00:26:53I bet.
00:26:54It's supposed to give you the gift of Gappa.
00:26:56I don't know if it worked.
00:26:57I think it did, honey.
00:26:58Okay, down to your bed.
00:27:00Dad and Grandpa got a dog?
00:27:02They did.
00:27:03He's very cute.
00:27:04He's very poorly behaved.
00:27:06And his name is Kirby.
00:27:07He's so cute.
00:27:08I wish we had a dog.
00:27:09Yes.
00:27:10Well, maybe someday we will.
00:27:11Can we take him to the new cabin?
00:27:13My best friend Trent says fishing is way better with a dog.
00:27:16Oh, did Trent say that?
00:27:17Yeah.
00:27:18If we can wrestle him away from Grandpa, then sure.
00:27:20Why not?
00:27:21We're gonna catch so many pike up there.
00:27:23I can't wait, baby.
00:27:24Okay, I gotta go to bed now, but I'll send you more pictures tomorrow.
00:27:27Okay.
00:27:28I'm counting on it.
00:27:29I love you.
00:27:30I miss you.
00:27:31Love you, Dad!
00:27:42Lemon drops.
00:27:43I know.
00:27:44It's crazy, right?
00:27:45Uh, crazy wouldn't be the word that I would use.
00:27:54It wasn't a dream, Eve.
00:27:55A hallucination?
00:27:56No, it felt totally real and I had really cute hair.
00:28:00Did Hank Grant put a little something in your candies?
00:28:03I don't know, but it made me realize some things that I need to take care of.
00:28:06Like what?
00:28:07Like apologizing to Rory.
00:28:08See, in this chost version of me, I made things right with him.
00:28:11I mean, we weren't together.
00:28:12He had this really hot girlfriend.
00:28:14It was terrible.
00:28:15But anyway, he was still in my life.
00:28:17Okay, not saying I believe any of this, because...
00:28:20I know.
00:28:22But if it's helping you get some things done that you've been putting off, I say lemon drop away.
00:28:29So when are you gonna talk to Rory?
00:28:31I don't know.
00:28:32But first, I have to have a very unfun conversation with my dad about finances.
00:28:36Thanks.
00:28:37Speaking of, this might not do anything, but...
00:28:42What is this?
00:28:43Your portion of the popsicle sales.
00:28:45They blew it out of the freezer.
00:28:46Seriously?
00:28:47Yes, people just love them.
00:28:49So I know you're busy right now, but if you can, keep them coming.
00:28:55This is making my head hurt.
00:28:57Well, then don't eat it so fast.
00:28:59It's not the popsicles, the paperwork.
00:29:01Dad, we gotta figure this out.
00:29:02It's property tax. We'll pay it.
00:29:04It's a very big increase.
00:29:06What choice do we got, huh?
00:29:08Well, we can't sell this place.
00:29:11Don't.
00:29:13This diner was your mom's, and I am not gonna be the one to lose that.
00:29:17Then we have to come up with an alternative.
00:29:20Do you have any ideas?
00:29:25I'm gonna go pound out some schnitzel. I think better when I cook.
00:29:28Dad, wait, wait, wait.
00:29:30I know it's your birthday tomorrow. Don't think I forgot.
00:29:32What do you wanna do?
00:29:33Same thing we do every year.
00:29:35I wanna make you a pie. Do you wanna do something special?
00:29:37We could go to the summer picnic.
00:29:39Lemon drop pie is special enough.
00:30:06Okay.
00:30:08Will you just keep running?
00:30:10Or will you come back?
00:30:12Oh, he's coming back.
00:30:17I didn't even know you had a dog.
00:30:19I don't, technically.
00:30:21But my parents are fostering him.
00:30:25And I think they're not so subtly trying to get me to adopt him.
00:30:29Which, you know, given the year I've had, might be a good thing.
00:30:35I heard.
00:30:36People like to give me your updates, whether I ask them to or not.
00:30:39I get yours as well.
00:30:41Well, that's a short list.
00:30:42Not really.
00:30:44How's everything with the diner?
00:30:46Hasn't changed. Won't change.
00:30:48Well, I bet old Papa Martin's watching that thing like a German hawk.
00:30:51Yeah, it's his way of keeping Mom's legacy alive.
00:30:54It's his way of honoring her. Seems like he's doing a pretty good job.
00:30:57Can't fault him for that.
00:31:00Um, so I'm pretty surprised with your text.
00:31:04I'm surprised I sent it.
00:31:06Everything okay?
00:31:08I want it to be. Between us, I mean.
00:31:13Sorry, how do I follow?
00:31:15I don't like how things ended between us.
00:31:18Here, on this log, which feels like a hundred years ago.
00:31:21Oh, well, yeah, I got over that a long time ago.
00:31:24Well, I didn't.
00:31:26It wasn't fair for me to get so angry at you.
00:31:28I mean, you were just following your dreams. I had no right to get in the way.
00:31:31Well, we were in a relationship. I think that kind of gives you the right to an opinion.
00:31:34An opinion, sure, but that was hard on you.
00:31:37I knew Duke was your dream program, and the distance scared me,
00:31:40and instead of supporting you, I pushed you away.
00:31:43I'm sorry.
00:31:45Hey, hey, come here.
00:31:50I think because you were the one that helped me through everything,
00:31:53I think because you were the one that helped me through everything with my mom,
00:31:57I was afraid to tell you how attached I'd become.
00:32:00Instead of telling you how I felt, I just, I shut down, and I gave up on us.
00:32:06Okay. Drop.
00:32:09Holly.
00:32:11I appreciate you saying all that.
00:32:15And yes, to be honest, at the time, I was pretty hurt.
00:32:19And I had to get over it, but I did.
00:32:22I did. And the point is, is that I forgave you, Lolly.
00:32:25And I forgave you a long time ago, so I want you to know that.
00:32:34Do you want to throw a prank?
00:32:36Ready.
00:32:40So how are you doing with everything? How are you holding up?
00:32:43Uh, I don't know. I think, I think I'm just trying to be like Kirby here.
00:32:49How's that?
00:32:51If I just keep my eye on the ball, and just keep moving, I'll be fine.
00:32:56It's the sitting still that's hard.
00:32:59Yeah.
00:33:03Oh, sorry.
00:33:05Uh, I need to run, because my parents apparently got a social life in retirement.
00:33:09Oh!
00:33:10And I managed to score an invite.
00:33:12Okay, drop it, drop it.
00:33:14Well, thanks for hearing me out. Meeting me here. Appreciate it.
00:33:17Of course. What are old friends for?
00:33:20Yeah.
00:33:21Kirby, come on. Come on, good boy.
00:33:24Hey, Rory.
00:33:25Yeah.
00:33:26Stop by the eatery while you're in town.
00:33:28I don't know. Do you still serve schpetzle?
00:33:30Till the day we close.
00:33:31I'll be there.
00:33:33Come on. Come on. Doh, doh, doh, doh, doh.
00:33:36There you go. Let's go to the car. Let's go to the car. Kirby.
00:33:51Mom.
00:34:09Jane Austen.
00:34:14Brains?
00:34:16Brains?
00:34:25Oh!
00:34:30Good morning, sleepyhead.
00:34:42Oh, honey.
00:34:44Sweetheart.
00:34:46Hi, Mom.
00:34:47Hi.
00:34:49Want some tea?
00:35:01Why are you looking at me like that?
00:35:03Do I have something on my face?
00:35:05No.
00:35:06Just feeling sentimental, I guess.
00:35:08It's the move.
00:35:10We've both been in this house a long time.
00:35:13It's natural to feel emotional.
00:35:15I am still in shock that you're able to move on from so much history.
00:35:19Well, history's only helpful if it doesn't block you from the future.
00:35:23Then what are the plans for our future today?
00:35:25Well, we really should be packing.
00:35:27The movers come in four days, but I really don't want to miss the summer picnic.
00:35:32Of course. And it's Dad's birthday. Wait, what are we going to do?
00:35:35Well, I suppose the same thing we do every year.
00:35:38Exactly. Packing can wait.
00:35:40Let's make him a lemon drop pie.
00:35:42Let's go.
00:35:44Do you remember the three secret ingredients that make this the best lemon drop pie?
00:36:11Meyer lemons.
00:36:13European butter.
00:36:15And lemon balm.
00:36:16In the language of flowers, lemon balm means sympathy or good cheer.
00:36:20So every bite of this pie can make someone's day a little brighter.
00:36:23Like magic.
00:36:25Never knew that.
00:36:43Where did you come up with the idea of garnishing it with lemon drops?
00:36:55Well, it's the name of the pie. Without them, it would be a boring old lemon meringue.
00:36:58Sure, but I've never seen it anywhere else. Did you invent it?
00:37:01It was your Aunt Gert who gave me the idea.
00:37:04She's always had a very odd obsession with lemon drops.
00:37:06Yeah, that tracks.
00:37:08Wait, where is Aunt Gert, by the way?
00:37:10Oh, she's still in Bali with Daphne.
00:37:12What? She's in Bali?
00:37:14Yeah. Daphne said her Ashta Vakrasana put everyone else's to shame.
00:37:18I have no idea what it means.
00:37:20And you're okay with that? With Daphne being in Bali?
00:37:23Well, it's her life, Lolly. She's free to make her own way.
00:37:27I mean, we don't have to understand it as long as she does.
00:37:29I'm surprised. I could have sworn you would have thought it was a terrible idea.
00:37:33Well, why would you think that?
00:37:34I don't know. I guess I just assumed that you would think it wasn't safe.
00:37:39You can't make choices based on what scares you the least.
00:37:42Your sister was very afraid to go to Bali. That's how I knew she had to go do it.
00:37:46She did not let on that she was scared.
00:37:48Well, to me she did. But maybe not to her older sister that she idolizes.
00:37:53Idolizes, that's a strong word.
00:37:55Maybe not strong enough. Your sister loves you more than you know.
00:38:02I guess I could get better at showing it back a little bit more.
00:38:05I think we all can.
00:38:08They're perfect.
00:38:09Masterpiece.
00:38:10Let's bring one to Dad.
00:38:28I can't believe it.
00:38:29I know. No matter how many times I pass by, it's a shock to me every time.
00:38:33You know, I'm glad your father never saw the day I closed the place.
00:38:36The eatery was always so much more important to him than it ever was to me.
00:38:41Poor guy ran himself into the ground trying to save it.
00:38:46Dad's gone.
00:38:48Oh. He's never forgotten.
00:38:51I keep this here so he's always with me.
00:38:54He's such a handsome fella.
00:39:03Let's dig in.
00:39:07Okay.
00:39:08Okay.
00:39:10Happy birthday, Martin.
00:39:12I love you, Dad.
00:39:23I'm so happy we're doing this.
00:39:25I never could drag your father out here, so I'm glad I have you.
00:39:28I couldn't be happier if I tried.
00:39:32Uh-oh.
00:39:33Rory Shaw alert at 11 o'clock.
00:39:35Shoot.
00:39:36Sorry, Mom.
00:39:38Go. Go say hi. I got this.
00:39:40You're waiting. I don't see anybody waiting.
00:39:42It's been a while since you connected.
00:39:44Yes, Mother.
00:39:50Hey, Rory.
00:39:51Oh.
00:39:53Hey.
00:39:56Lolly.
00:39:57Lolly Blanchard. Your neighbor across the street since we were like nine.
00:40:00Oh my gosh. Yeah. Hi.
00:40:02How you doing?
00:40:03I feel like I haven't seen you since you were playing tea party in your yard.
00:40:06But, uh, you grew up.
00:40:09That's the thing about time. It just keeps going.
00:40:12Yeah. I would take it personally.
00:40:14I'm a pretty, um, forgetful person.
00:40:16I remember.
00:40:19Who are you looking for?
00:40:21My parents.
00:40:23They keep nagging me about hanging out because I'm just so busy.
00:40:27Yeah, right. So, uh, how's Columbus?
00:40:29I'm not there anymore.
00:40:30I took a job here, actually.
00:40:32The, uh, twins lured me away.
00:40:35You have twins?
00:40:36No, the Minnesota twins. 1987, 1991.
00:40:40Oh, you're their team physician.
00:40:42See? See how quickly I put that together?
00:40:44It's very impressive. Very.
00:40:46So what do you do?
00:40:49I am a sales rep for a company that supplies food to restaurants.
00:40:54Oh, nice.
00:40:56Do you like doing that?
00:40:57Probably not.
00:41:00That's very funny. I didn't know that you were funny.
00:41:03Oh, well, I guess we never really connected, so why would you?
00:41:07Yeah, I guess that's true.
00:41:09But I did almost ask you out once.
00:41:10Wait, why didn't you?
00:41:12We were neighbors, and it's a little too close to home.
00:41:15Literally as close as you can get.
00:41:17And then I think you were on and off again with some guy in college.
00:41:20And I was heading off to Duke for a residency.
00:41:23I guess the timing wasn't right.
00:41:25Oh, I guess.
00:41:26Nope. One second.
00:41:29I gotta take this, because this is Buxton calling.
00:41:32He's counting on me to get him off the I.R.A.S.A.P., so.
00:41:36It was great seeing you, though.
00:41:37Yeah, you...
00:41:38Bux! How you doing?
00:41:39You too.
00:41:41Ha! I bet.
00:41:49What were you and Rory Shaw talking about?
00:41:51Not a whole lot. He's so different than I remember.
00:41:54No more unrequited childhood crush, huh?
00:41:57More unrequited than ever.
00:41:59You barely remembered me.
00:42:04I'm sorry, sweetie.
00:42:06That's hard.
00:42:08Mom, can I ask your advice?
00:42:11Of course.
00:42:13I've been feeling really stuck lately.
00:42:15Like my life isn't what I thought it could be or would be.
00:42:20I just feel like I'm at a crossroads, and I don't know what the right direction is.
00:42:24Well, it sounds to me like you're caught up in the sheds and woods.
00:42:28You have to let all that fall apart in order to find your bliss.
00:42:32What does that mean? And how do I know it's going to make me truly happy? It all seems so fleeting.
00:42:38Happiness is fickle, often based on circumstances.
00:42:43If you chase happiness, you're more often than not going to be disappointed.
00:42:48But following your bliss? That's something entirely different.
00:42:52It means facing your life with honesty, and pursuing each spark of joy.
00:42:59It's always there somewhere, in some small thing to be grateful for.
00:43:04Something to celebrate. A way to give joy to others.
00:43:09A new way to grow.
00:43:12That's what it means to follow your bliss.
00:43:18I love you so much, Mom.
00:43:20I love you so much, Mom.
00:43:23I love you, Lolly.
00:43:50Morning, Molly.
00:43:53You saw her, didn't you?
00:43:55Yes.
00:43:56Oh, was my baby sister beautiful? Even more at peace than I remember?
00:44:02Wonderful to be able to see her again.
00:44:05I was.
00:44:07Well, why couldn't you?
00:44:08I would do anything for her.
00:44:10I know.
00:44:12I know.
00:44:14I know.
00:44:16I know.
00:44:17I was.
00:44:19Well, why couldn't you?
00:44:20I'm too old for all that.
00:44:21Besides, I used up my share of the lemon drops years ago.
00:44:25What was it like when you did it?
00:44:27Enlightening.
00:44:28You gotta give me more than that.
00:44:30I mean, is this your original path, or did you choose one of the lemon drops?
00:44:34I chose what was best for me and my loved ones.
00:44:38And that, my dear, is all I'll say about that.
00:44:42Well, that's not helpful.
00:44:48Ice pops!
00:44:49Good! We've already been getting calls about them.
00:44:52Crazy! Lemon Spearmint is my newest concoction.
00:44:55Ooh, in honor of your adventures in Lemon Drop La La Land?
00:45:00Okay, let's put this in the freezer, and I want to hear all about this.
00:45:03So much to tell you.
00:45:04Oh, gosh, these are heavy!
00:45:07Alright, thanks a lot. We will see you again.
00:45:10Rory Shah!
00:45:12Hey!
00:45:13Hey, how you doing?
00:45:15Good to see you!
00:45:16Good to see you!
00:45:17Yeah, Lolly said that I should stop by,
00:45:19and so I figured I'd maybe grab a bike, get some work done.
00:45:22You're welcome any time.
00:45:23I mean, this place has really not changed a bit, has it?
00:45:26Unfortunately, we're not as busy as we used to be.
00:45:29Lolly might have said something about that as well.
00:45:32You two are talking.
00:45:34We are, a little bit.
00:45:35Good, good. I know she missed you.
00:45:37Hey, hey, listen, your old booth is open.
00:45:40Grab a seat. I'll bring you a menu.
00:45:42Oh, no need. You said the place doesn't change, right?
00:45:45Only due to inflation.
00:45:46Okay, well then, I'll have the Shrine Hoxa and a healthy side of the Spätzle, please.
00:45:51Ah, well said.
00:45:54So, you saw your mom. That must have been so special.
00:45:58It was.
00:45:59So, you saw your mom. That must have been so special.
00:46:03It was.
00:46:04Wait, does this mean you believe me?
00:46:05I believe that you believe.
00:46:08That's a cop-out.
00:46:09So, how were things with Rory this time around?
00:46:12Non-existent. He barely recognized me.
00:46:14What? How is that possible? You lived across the street from one another for, like, years.
00:46:18I think he saw me as this little neighborhood kid who had a crush on him or something.
00:46:22You know, it wasn't until we bonded after my mom's accident, but with her still alive...
00:46:27Oh, you never got the chance to.
00:46:29It was really sad to see a world where we never connected.
00:46:33What does that tell you, Lolly?
00:46:35It highlights how pivotal he was in my life, even if he's not in it anymore.
00:46:39Currently. I mean, there's a lot of time on the clock still.
00:46:42That's why I apologized.
00:46:43In real life or Lemonland?
00:46:45In real life.
00:46:46And?
00:46:47And he said he forgave me, which was nice, but I doubt he could truly forget.
00:46:51So many things I wish I had done differently, but what's done is done.
00:46:55Unless there was a world where you never did it in the first place.
00:46:59Ha! You do believe.
00:47:01I never said that.
00:47:05Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you.
00:47:11Happy birthday, dear Marty.
00:47:15Happy birthday to me.
00:47:21Happy birthday, Dad.
00:47:22Aw, thanks.
00:47:23I am going to go stash this.
00:47:27It's literally all he wants for his birthday.
00:47:29It's adorable.
00:47:30What are you doing here?
00:47:31I took you up on your offer.
00:47:32Do you want to maybe join me for a little bit?
00:47:34Yeah, glad you did.
00:47:37So, what did you get up to today?
00:47:40Well, I made Dad that pie, and I went to Eve's Produce and I dropped off a big batch of these fruit pops that I made.
00:47:46Like frozen fruit pops?
00:47:48So, what do you call them? Like Lolly's Pops?
00:47:51I love that.
00:47:52It's kind of a no-brainer, right?
00:47:53Yeah. Apparently they're doing really well. And Eve thinks I'm on to something.
00:47:58I think pretty much anything that you do is going to be pretty special.
00:48:11It's a picture of my daughter. So, she's in Europe right now with her mother on a little vacation.
00:48:16She's got a great smile. What is she like?
00:48:19She's a really happy kid. She's obsessed with history and the outdoors, loves castles.
00:48:26And that's actually why we'd originally planned to do this trip together.
00:48:31But life is a way of upending your plans.
00:48:33Yeah, I know about that.
00:48:35How are you doing, by the way? If you don't mind me asking.
00:48:38No, it's okay. I'm okay. And I'm good with a divorce.
00:48:44Which, I know that sounds terrible, that you're good with a divorce.
00:48:47But Beth and I were always just better as friends.
00:48:50And as of right now, the co-parenting thing is not as bad as I had feared.
00:48:55That's important.
00:48:56Just figuring out the next steps, that's kind of terrifying.
00:49:01But it's good to talk about it.
00:49:03You haven't?
00:49:04A little bit with my therapist, but it's just different talking to you.
00:49:08Well, I am here to talk all things Rory Shaw.
00:49:12Hmm. You sure about that?
00:49:14Yeah. One thing I'm pretty sure about.
00:49:18Well, I'm running late for Kirby's 40th walk of the day or something like that. Would you care to join me?
00:49:26Yeah. Hey, Dad, can you close it? You good?
00:49:29Yeah, never better.
00:49:30Do you need a hand with that?
00:49:31No, no, no, no. You two have fun.
00:49:33I can lock up tonight, Lolly. Why don't you go walk that dog?
00:49:36How'd you know we were talking about a dog?
00:49:37Just get out of here.
00:49:38Busted.
00:49:39Go have fun.
00:49:46Hockey season's creeping up on us.
00:49:48Come on, come on. I'm surprised you remember when that starts.
00:49:50Are you kidding me? How could I not?
00:49:52You used to drag me to the Minnesota Wilds opening game every September.
00:49:56Which you liked, admit it.
00:49:58Did I? Or was I just being a good girlfriend?
00:50:00You were a very good girlfriend.
00:50:02Until I wasn't.
00:50:03We were young. Come on.
00:50:05Still, I should have apologized sooner.
00:50:07All right, why don't we say, from here on out, we don't talk about the past.
00:50:11We only focus our conversations on the here and now. Does that sound good?
00:50:14Are you sure you're ready for that?
00:50:16Yeah, try me.
00:50:17Okay. So, what's your dating life like now?
00:50:22Wow, okay, yeah, maybe you're right. I'm not ready for that.
00:50:25You asked for it.
00:50:26I did. I did.
00:50:28You know, honestly, I'm just really focused on Sam right now,
00:50:31making sure that she's comfortable with this next stage of life.
00:50:35And I'm sure I'll get back in the dating game at some point,
00:50:38but I'm not going to force it.
00:50:40How about you?
00:50:42No, there's nothing to talk about there.
00:50:45Oh, come on.
00:50:47Oh, Kirby. Easy, easy.
00:50:49I'm not going to force it.
00:50:51I'm not going to force it.
00:50:53I'm not going to force it.
00:50:55Kirby, easy, easy.
00:50:57You're beautiful, talented.
00:50:59I don't believe it.
00:51:01Nobody wants that in this town?
00:51:03It's not like I haven't had relationships. I've tried, really.
00:51:07It's just, no one compares to...
00:51:11Oh, come on.
00:51:13You can't leave me hanging like that.
00:51:16I thought we weren't talking about the past.
00:51:20That's fair.
00:51:22I'm going to head in early.
00:51:25Okay. I will see you later, I guess.
00:51:28I'm sure you will.
00:51:34All right, all right. Will you relax?
00:51:38Come on, come on.
00:51:56Oh, you've got to be kidding me.
00:52:00Marty?
00:52:01Lou?
00:52:02Oh, Marty.
00:52:04Thank goodness you're here.
00:52:06I forgot my phone, again.
00:52:10Marty?
00:52:12Marty?
00:52:13Okay, hang on one second.
00:52:15One second.
00:52:19Yes, I'm at the eatery on Woodman Ab.
00:52:21I need an ambulance immediately.
00:52:24Roryshaw.
00:52:46Happy anniversary.
00:52:47Hi.
00:52:50Happy anniversary.
00:52:51Hi.
00:52:56Don't fall back asleep, okay?
00:52:58The eatery's not going to open and sell.
00:53:00Do I have to?
00:53:02You're the one that refuses to sell it.
00:53:04Remind me why?
00:53:06Because you, my dear, are very sentimental.
00:53:12Now, let's get up. Up, up.
00:53:19Up, up.
00:53:29Daughters.
00:53:32Wait, where are the girls?
00:53:34I'm supposed to be the forgetful one.
00:53:36The girls are at summer camp for another 24 hours.
00:53:40So that means that we have a day to ourselves for the chaos to sense.
00:53:45Good chaos?
00:53:48The best.
00:53:51Oh, don't forget to turn the coffee pot on.
00:53:54Sure.
00:54:18Somebody's stalling.
00:54:25So what are you doing today?
00:54:27I'm going to work, as usual.
00:54:30What do you say you take the day off? We can just hang out.
00:54:33I would love that, but you have customers to serve.
00:54:38Okay.
00:54:40Wait, wait, wait.
00:54:42Stars.
00:54:48I love you.
00:54:50I love you, too.
00:55:01What is going on here?
00:55:08You work here?
00:55:09Don't, Star. Coffee's not on.
00:55:11What? Oh.
00:55:13Yeah, that's because Dad always does it, but apparently he's playing pickleball.
00:55:17Yeah, it's all the rage for retirees.
00:55:19Is he with Ramona?
00:55:21Who? Never mind.
00:55:23Where's Nickert?
00:55:24I don't know. Probably still in Bucharest.
00:55:26Who knows with her?
00:55:27Wait, you're not in Bali doing yoga?
00:55:29And have my big sis give me grief for abandoning Mom's legacy?
00:55:33No thanks, I'm good.
00:55:35Here are for my lollipops.
00:55:37Gotta get my supply for market day.
00:55:39Hi, I'm still making those.
00:55:42Well, you better be. You know they're my top seller at the market.
00:55:46Just in the truck, thank you.
00:55:51Oh gosh, you two are so cute.
00:55:53Yeah?
00:55:54Yeah, you know, at least at the bar.
00:55:56Okay, I'll see you later.
00:55:57Ooh, happy anniversary.
00:55:59Thanks.
00:56:02It's your turn to clean out the grease traps.
00:56:04Have fun.
00:56:05Ew.
00:56:11Hey.
00:56:29Yeah, he was in Kansas.
00:56:32Right, just retired, but updated all of his equipment so it's practically brand new.
00:56:36So you're basically getting a really good deal for it.
00:56:40Right, um, shipping is not in the final breakdown.
00:56:45But Kansas and Nebraska, that's not really gonna break the bank.
00:56:48Okay, we'll look at the price breakdown and get back to me.
00:56:51Alright.
00:56:53Hi, love of my life.
00:56:56That call went a little longer than expected.
00:56:58Let me just change my shirt and I'll be ready.
00:57:00Who are you talking to?
00:57:01That was a dentist in Lincoln who needs new equipment.
00:57:05We're still very much in the negotiating phase, but I think it might go through.
00:57:08And if we get this commission, it might mean that we could actually pay for tonight's dinner.
00:57:17I need to get dressed too.
00:57:29How long have we been married?
00:57:32Sorry, uh, is this a test?
00:57:36Let's pretend it is.
00:57:37Okay, we've been married 10 years, 3 hours and 42 minutes on the dot.
00:57:48I remember every second of that day. Do you?
00:57:52I remember what's important.
00:57:56You.
00:57:59When did you first know that you loved me?
00:58:03It wasn't just one moment. It was all the moments.
00:58:08Like when you found me on the beach after my mom passed.
00:58:12And you just let me cry and listened to me.
00:58:18Made me feel seen.
00:58:20Also when I used to stare at you and watch you from my bedroom window.
00:58:23I thought you were the cutest guy I'd ever seen.
00:58:26That's not creepy at all, but that is my favorite part.
00:58:29When you look at me, I feel safe.
00:58:33I'm so sorry. I thought I turned that off.
00:58:37Hey, do you ever think about going into practice?
00:58:40What do you mean?
00:58:42You worked hard for your degree. Do you ever think about using it?
00:58:45Online MBA? I don't think a lot of people call that working hard.
00:58:49It's time consuming, certainly.
00:58:51And before you say anything, no.
00:58:55I don't think about Duke anymore. I don't think about being a doctor.
00:58:58I just don't. I gave that up a long time ago.
00:59:02But, I mean, sports medicine was always your dream.
00:59:05I don't think that ship has sailed though.
00:59:07And I'm on an even better ship with you and the girls.
00:59:11If you'd gone to Duke...
00:59:13Look, everyone makes sacrifices in life.
00:59:16And that was mine.
00:59:18And I'm happy with it.
00:59:21Are you happy?
00:59:23Yes. Do you not believe me?
00:59:25No, I do. I mean...
00:59:27I want to.
00:59:29But be honest. If you could be a team doctor,
00:59:34would you want to do that? Be honest.
00:59:45Lolly.
00:59:47Lolly, wake up.
00:59:49Lolly!
00:59:51Lolly!
00:59:53Lolly!
00:59:55Lolly, you have to wake up now!
00:59:58Lolly.
01:00:00Lolly?
01:00:02Lolly!
01:00:04Ingrid?
01:00:06I'm sorry to wake you up like this.
01:00:08But it's your father.
01:00:18Hey, Daphne, I'm here.
01:00:20What's going on?
01:00:22Dad is in the ICU. He's being treated by Dr. Bishop.
01:00:23They told me to wait here and they'll send someone to give me an update.
01:00:26Do we have any more information on his condition?
01:00:28They said it was some sort of stroke, but I don't have any more details.
01:00:30He's gonna be okay, right?
01:00:32Yes, he is.
01:00:34Hey, how did he get to the hospital?
01:00:37Rory.
01:00:39Hi.
01:00:41Hi. These are for you all.
01:00:43Oh, thank you, dear.
01:00:45What do you know?
01:00:47Well, it's still very early.
01:00:49Okay.
01:00:50I had a look at him yesterday and I noticed that he was in sort of a foggy state
01:00:53and that the left side of his face was starting to droop.
01:00:55A stroke?
01:00:57Yes. Most likely the ischemic is gonna be the diagnosis.
01:00:59The good news is that we got him into the ER under three hours from the onset of symptoms,
01:01:03which is kind of the ideal window.
01:01:05So he's getting treated right now.
01:01:09I'm gonna go check the nurse's station again.
01:01:11Okay.
01:01:13Hey, let me know what they say.
01:01:15Of course.
01:01:17Okay, give it to me straight.
01:01:19What are we looking at here?
01:01:21Well, Marty is not gonna be back to his old self any time soon.
01:01:25I think the stroke really messed with his motor skills.
01:01:28What about his language?
01:01:30No, mainly just balance and walking.
01:01:32Okay.
01:01:34So physical therapy is gonna be a big part of his recovery.
01:01:36Of course.
01:01:38And, lolly, there's no way that he's going back in the kitchen at the eatery any time soon.
01:01:43That's the least of my concerns.
01:01:44This feels like deja vu.
01:01:46This is the hospital Mom was at.
01:01:49Oh, I really don't want to go through that again.
01:01:54You're a lot stronger than you think.
01:01:57I sure hope you're right.
01:01:59Wait, why did you go back to the eatery after we walked home?
01:02:03I left my phone on the table.
01:02:06Oh, are you kidding me?
01:02:09Something so simple could end up like this.
01:02:11Are you kidding me?
01:02:13Something so simple could end up saving Dad.
01:02:16Yeah, my forgetfulness finally came in handy, huh?
01:02:21Lolly, the doctor said that we can see him now.
01:02:25Come on.
01:02:33I can't tell you how wonderful it is to see my girls.
01:02:37Well, I'm so glad you're okay, Dad.
01:02:39Don't scare us like that again, okay?
01:02:42I'll do my best.
01:02:44You're going to have to take it easy.
01:02:46It's not my usual speed.
01:02:48Yeah, look where that got you.
01:02:50Things are going to look a little bit different for everyone.
01:02:53I promise I'll do what needs to be done.
01:02:56That means we're going to have to close the diner, at least temporarily.
01:03:00Temporarily.
01:03:09Okay.
01:03:15Oh, gosh.
01:03:17There's so much to do.
01:03:19Okay, this is the folder from the hospital.
01:03:21It's going to outline every step of the process.
01:03:23There's so many steps.
01:03:25I have to get the house ready.
01:03:27I have to pick up his meds.
01:03:29I've got to find him a physical therapist ASAP.
01:03:31Step one.
01:03:33Breathe.
01:03:37Step two.
01:03:39You need to get some rest.
01:03:41Alright?
01:03:43The next couple of days are going to require a lot of energy and you're not going to do Marty any good if you're wiped out.
01:03:46I'll try.
01:03:48I'm going to help you get everything in order.
01:04:04Hey, where's Daphne?
01:04:06Upstairs.
01:04:07Do you want some chamomile tea?
01:04:09Yeah, that'd be lovely.
01:04:11So I take it that last drop took you to a life you really didn't want to leave.
01:04:16How'd you know?
01:04:18Because it took me forever to wake you up from it.
01:04:20Where did you go?
01:04:22To Rory.
01:04:24If we'd never broken up, if he'd never gone to Duke.
01:04:26And how was it?
01:04:28Well, at first it seemed perfect.
01:04:30But then?
01:04:32I could see that he wasn't pursuing his dreams and I feel like I took that from him.
01:04:34His choices are his choices, even in the other realities.
01:04:37Do these possibilities, do they come with trade-offs?
01:04:40Like you can have this but you can't have that?
01:04:42Oh, honey, that's not the drops. That's life.
01:04:45I have one drop left. Should I use it?
01:04:49Choose one of those other paths?
01:04:51I can't tell you what to do.
01:04:53But remember, if you choose to take the last drop, that becomes your permanent reality.
01:04:59There are no more lemon drops.
01:05:02Is it bad to choose a path that's good for me but maybe not the best for someone else?
01:05:08How do you mean?
01:05:10I mean, just seeing my life with Rory.
01:05:13Seeing the love that we had. I mean, it wasn't perfect.
01:05:17God, but it felt good to have love like that.
01:05:20I really missed him.
01:05:22Well, that sounds like something you should say to Rory.
01:05:26I mean, so much has changed, right?
01:05:28We're different people now. What if he doesn't feel the same?
01:05:31I mean, with a lemon drop, it's guaranteed love. It's guaranteed family.
01:05:36How can I pass that up?
01:05:39You have some thinking to do, Lolly.
01:05:42And a very important decision to make.
01:05:58What do you think of the name?
01:06:00Oh my gosh, I love it!
01:06:02I have to admit, Rory came up with it.
01:06:04This is definitely taking things to the next level.
01:06:06I have a lot of fun doing it and, you know, got a lot of free time while the eatery's closed.
01:06:10How long do you think it'll be closed?
01:06:12I don't know. I keep racking my brain to figure out how Daphne and I can save this place for Dad and I just...
01:06:19I think I'm gonna have to let it go.
01:06:22I happen to have a friend who's a commercial real estate agent.
01:06:25He can get an appraisal for the property.
01:06:28If you're interested.
01:06:31Yeah.
01:06:33Yeah, thanks.
01:06:35Okay.
01:06:38Perfect.
01:06:44Yeah, peach lilac. Definitely my favorite.
01:06:47Well, I think that's your sixth.
01:06:49That's seventh, but no one's counting.
01:06:51I'll make you some more, okay?
01:06:52No, please don't. You have too much on your plate right now. I don't need any more.
01:06:55Are you kidding me? It's the least I can do. This has been such a huge help.
01:07:00What's that?
01:07:02That is the cabin that I'm closing on in the Boundary Waters.
01:07:06My realtor keeps sending me these random photos just to make sure that I don't back out.
01:07:09Don't you dare. It's beautiful.
01:07:11You've always wanted a house up there.
01:07:13Well, Sam's gonna love it.
01:07:15I mean, it's definitely our happy place.
01:07:19I can't wait to get her up there.
01:07:20I just need to get it dialed in before she comes back from Europe.
01:07:24When's that?
01:07:26Three weeks. So, I'll go up at the end of the month and then stay until hockey season starts.
01:07:31That's really soon.
01:07:34Time is a way of flying by up here.
01:07:40So, we were looking next for a physical therapist.
01:07:44Right. So, I compiled a list of all the physical therapists that are under your insurance.
01:07:48I think you have a couple of good options here.
01:07:50Wait, is there anyone named Ramona?
01:07:52Ramona. Um, I don't know.
01:07:57Oh, yes.
01:07:59Let's go with her. I have a gut feeling.
01:08:01Okay, we will go with Ramona.
01:08:04Ramona.
01:08:12How are you feeling, Dad?
01:08:14Well, half of me feels like the other half isn't pulling his own weight.
01:08:16Look at that. Plant your dark sense of humor is still intact, Darcy.
01:08:20Got me through the food in the hospital and the rehab clinic.
01:08:23I can't wait to get into the kitchen and cook up some real meals.
01:08:28You know, the kitchen's been closed for two weeks now, Dad.
01:08:32Which is longer than the eatery has ever been closed before.
01:08:35And you have a very long road of recovery and physical therapy ahead of you.
01:08:39And we don't have the finances to bring on another cook.
01:08:42Look, I know you don't want to hear this.
01:08:43No, I don't.
01:08:47But I already know what you're going to say.
01:08:51And you're right.
01:08:53I've been fighting it a long time.
01:08:57Can't believe I lost Irene's legacy.
01:09:00Hey, no, Dad. You didn't lose it.
01:09:03You just need something different now.
01:09:05Mom would understand. I'm sure of it.
01:09:08How can you be so sure?
01:09:09Mom was a wise woman.
01:09:11She wouldn't want you killing yourself to keep it open just for her.
01:09:15I mean, would you want her to keep the diner open just for you?
01:09:18No.
01:09:20I want her to be happy.
01:09:26Okay.
01:09:28We can let it go.
01:09:30Okay, Dad.
01:09:33And you know what?
01:09:35We're going to throw a huge celebration.
01:09:36For you and Mom.
01:09:38Champagne. Cook up all that cod.
01:09:40Invite all your friends.
01:09:42What do you think?
01:09:45I'd like that.
01:09:50I don't know what I'm going to do with all that free time, though.
01:09:53Oh, I'll get it.
01:09:55First, you're going to have physical therapy.
01:09:57Just give it a chance.
01:09:59You know, you might end up liking it more than you think.
01:10:02I tried it in the hospital.
01:10:03I tried it in the rehab center.
01:10:05Everyone, this is Ramona.
01:10:07Which means you must be Martin.
01:10:09Marty.
01:10:11People call me Marty.
01:10:13Very nice to meet you, Marty.
01:10:15Are you ready to get started?
01:10:17Looking forward to it.
01:10:34So, what do you think?
01:10:36Are you going to make it permanent?
01:10:38I don't know.
01:10:40Adopting a dog is like a pretty big decision.
01:10:43It does feel kind of meant to be, doesn't it?
01:10:46Your parents had a hunch.
01:10:48I don't want to give them the satisfaction of knowing that,
01:10:51but yes, they knew exactly what it would take to get me out of my shell.
01:10:57It's going to be weird not having you at the farewell party.
01:10:59Yeah, I know.
01:11:01I wish I could be there.
01:11:03So, what time are you hitting the road?
01:11:058 a.m.
01:11:07I'm going to get up there while it's still light.
01:11:09I figure it's the first day in the cabin.
01:11:11I should probably put a line in the water.
01:11:13Well, catch a big old walleye for me.
01:11:22I'm going to miss you.
01:11:25I'm going to miss you too.
01:11:26I'm going to miss you.
01:11:32Yeah, I'm going to miss you too.
01:11:36Being back here in Lakeville has been very meaningful to me,
01:11:40and that has to do almost entirely because of you.
01:11:44I just wish ...
01:11:47I wish you could come with me.
01:11:50Yeah, I do too.
01:11:53But I can't, and it's not because I'm too scared.
01:11:56I ...
01:11:58The timing isn't right.
01:12:00Well, what if we make the timing right?
01:12:03Doesn't it feel like the universe has kind of brought us back together again?
01:12:06Don't you want to see how that's going to turn out?
01:12:09I can see a future with us together.
01:12:13But ...
01:12:15Like you said, you have to be there for Samantha.
01:12:18She needs your full attention right now.
01:12:20Plus, I've got to get my business going and help Dad get back on his feet.
01:12:24This is for the best.
01:12:26I mean, this kind of feels like deja vu, doesn't it?
01:12:29Except ...
01:12:31we're making a mature decision.
01:12:35Right.
01:12:48Okay.
01:12:51Time out, buddy.
01:12:56Hey, Rory.
01:12:58Yeah?
01:13:00Don't be a stranger, okay?
01:13:02I won't.
01:13:04Come on.
01:13:09Come on.
01:13:10You gotta go.
01:13:25It's good to see you.
01:13:27This is for you, Lolly.
01:13:30You're welcome.
01:13:31Hey.
01:13:32How are you?
01:13:33Can I pour some for you over here?
01:13:34Did you get one?
01:13:35Okay, good.
01:13:39There's more pie on the counter.
01:13:41Speech.
01:13:43Speech.
01:13:44Yeah, say something.
01:13:45Come on.
01:13:46Well, thank you everyone for being here with us to celebrate the eatery.
01:13:52Sixty years ago, our grandparents started this restaurant.
01:13:56They came here as immigrants with the hope that they could bring people together over good food.
01:14:02And I think they succeeded.
01:14:05We've had a lot of really special moments and good memories.
01:14:09And I think that is the true legacy of the eatery.
01:14:12So, let's raise our glass to the eatery and all that she's done for us over the years.
01:14:18Cheers!
01:14:27Ah!
01:14:32Hey.
01:14:33You okay?
01:14:34Yeah.
01:14:36I just got some news and I don't exactly know what to do.
01:14:39Good news?
01:14:40I was accepted into that yoga instructor academy in Bali.
01:14:44They just sent me the registration.
01:14:46It starts in October.
01:14:47Wow, congratulations!
01:14:48Yeah.
01:14:50Maybe I should decline.
01:14:51Why?
01:14:52Well, you know, things are so different now than when I first applied.
01:14:56And with Dad's situation, you're gonna need some help, right?
01:14:59You should go.
01:15:01You hated the idea.
01:15:03I hate the idea of you being so far away.
01:15:06But it's your dream.
01:15:07And take it from someone who knows a thing or two about putting your dreams on the back burner.
01:15:10And I'm telling you, it's not worth it.
01:15:14And what about Dad?
01:15:17I think Dad's gonna be just fine.
01:15:20Oh, is he flirting?
01:15:22I sure hope so.
01:15:24You're sure you're gonna be okay?
01:15:27Promise.
01:15:28Go.
01:15:29Find your bliss.
01:15:31Find my bliss?
01:15:33Ask Angela. She'll explain.
01:15:36Find my bliss?
01:15:38Okay.
01:15:45I'm really proud of you, Lolly.
01:15:47You know, it's a really scary thing for anyone to ship their career.
01:15:50But if anyone can do it, I know it's you.
01:15:53I really do think Lolly's Pops is the answer for me.
01:15:56It fulfills everything that I wanted from toast.
01:15:59And everything my grandparents wanted from the eatery, which is just to make people happy through food.
01:16:03Hey, girl. It's from Rory.
01:16:10Well? Open it.
01:16:13Ah!
01:16:19Intriguing.
01:16:23Lolly, I saw this and I thought of you.
01:16:26You have always made the best of every situation you're in.
01:16:29And I admire you more than you could know.
01:16:31I wish you the best and so much more.
01:16:34Love always, Rory.
01:16:43Hmph.
01:16:52Excuse me, ladies.
01:16:57Well, I'm going to read the note.
01:16:58Yeah, obviously.
01:17:04Rory gave this to me.
01:17:07It's beautiful.
01:17:10This is my fourth lemon drop.
01:17:12It's the only reality I want.
01:17:14I don't need another one.
01:17:17I mean, I love the idea of toast, but not at the expense of my relationships.
01:17:23And as much as I know, we would love Mom to be here still.
01:17:28I know she wouldn't want it if it meant that we lost Dad.
01:17:31I agree.
01:17:34And Rory?
01:17:37As tempting as that life was.
01:17:41Be selfish of me to take away his life's passion.
01:17:44That's not real love.
01:17:46Well, I can't say I'm surprised.
01:17:49I didn't use the last drop.
01:17:52Well, your mother refused to even try them.
01:17:55My mom knew about the drops.
01:17:57She was with me the night I got them.
01:18:00The four you had were hers.
01:18:03She gave them back to me because she said this is the only life she ever wanted.
01:18:09With all its perfect imperfections.
01:18:13So I held on to the drops in case either of you girls should ever need them.
01:18:18Daphne seemed to have a grip on where she was headed, but you, my dear, took after your Aunt Gert.
01:18:27Thank you for helping me, C.
01:18:30You're not done yet.
01:18:32What do you mean?
01:18:34Your father's on his path. Daphne's about to embark on hers.
01:18:37You know what you don't want?
01:18:40Now it's time for you to find your bliss.
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