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Ashlyn is coerced by her stepmother, Miriam, to come join the family on a trip to the Caribbean as part of destination wedding. Miriam is the bride to be, and though Ashlyn has been on her own for a while, working and studying to become a teacher, her stepfamily is quick to fall into old patterns of undervaluing Ashlyn, putting her down, and expecting her to do everything. To make things harder, Miriam’s fiancé, Bruce, is a wonderful man who is oblivious to Miriam’s ways. Ashlyn finds friendship and the beginnings of love with Bruce’s son, Noah. But Ashlyn struggles to have her own happily ever after when she knows her stepfamily is set to ruin Bruce.
Director: Brian Brough
Cast: Emma Reinagel (While the World Slept), Connor McGee (Blue Bloods, Orange is the New Black)
Ashlyn is coerced by her stepmother, Miriam, to come join the family on a trip to the Caribbean as part of destination wedding. Miriam is the bride to be, and though Ashlyn has been on her own for a while, working and studying to become a teacher, her stepfamily is quick to fall into old patterns of undervaluing Ashlyn, putting her down, and expecting her to do everything. To make things harder, Miriam’s fiancé, Bruce, is a wonderful man who is oblivious to Miriam’s ways. Ashlyn finds friendship and the beginnings of love with Bruce’s son, Noah. But Ashlyn struggles to have her own happily ever after when she knows her stepfamily is set to ruin Bruce.
Director: Brian Brough
Cast: Emma Reinagel (While the World Slept), Connor McGee (Blue Bloods, Orange is the New Black)
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00:00:00all right kids time to tidy up and get back to class don't forget your books that you checked
00:00:27out from mrs. Jenkins what's wrong Bryson won't let me play with him at recess why not I don't know
00:00:43he's mean maybe he's just having a bad day have you ever had a bad day that made you cranky with
00:00:48others my mom says that I do well maybe Bryson just needs some space right now why don't you
00:00:55go ask Tristan if you can play and Lila but they always play soccer and sometimes my leg hurts
00:01:01when I run mine too but maybe you can try and if your leg gets too tired you could always take a
00:01:08break and cheer on Tristan and Lila okay okay thanks miss Ashlyn
00:01:12mark and Bryson not getting along again yep thanks for handling that today sure all the reading charts
00:01:24are copied I put them in the homework folders back in the class perfect time for you to go right
00:01:28yeah see you tomorrow thanks
00:01:32you could say that I was lost I wandered down an empty broken road no idea where my life was supposed to
00:01:44go just the classroom is its own community it's your domain but also your students how can we foster
00:01:53that sense of community to be a constructive place of life let's discuss the case study
00:01:58well your expenses have gone up and the bad news is that it's reduced your profits but the good news is
00:02:15tax is complex
00:02:17oh and we're not slowing down tonight
00:02:21oh oh oh oh oh chasing dreams with you it just feels right
00:02:29to the sun and out of the dark
00:02:33joy as I might be back after my next class
00:02:36math has to be the priority
00:02:39not if I can help it
00:02:40it comes down to literacy
00:02:41without it a student's learning rate is slowed down
00:02:44true by 45% see how the math matters
00:02:47yeah don't get him started on number books over picture books
00:02:51oh oh oh oh oh chasing dreams with you it just feels right
00:03:01okay Miller's taxes are done
00:03:05good good
00:03:06how are the uh Ramsey returns going I just finished entering all the tax records they gave us
00:03:12they are missing a 1099 from a bank they had last year I put a note in their file
00:03:16you are moving so quickly I don't know how you do it with everything you're juggling but
00:03:21you're leaving me in the dust
00:03:23oh Mr. Henry you keep up just fine besides I feel like this year is lighter than last
00:03:28that's because all of my clients are getting old like me
00:03:30and the younger generation don't come looking for an expiring accountant for their taxes
00:03:37you are not expiring
00:03:38but the day is you should go home and get some rest Ashlyn
00:03:43I wish too much homework
00:03:45kids are going to be lucky to have you as a teacher one day
00:03:49but I sure will miss you when you finish your degree
00:03:53don't worry there's still a while until that happens
00:03:56have a good night
00:03:58you too
00:03:59you too
00:04:29Miriam, what are you doing here?
00:04:36My size 7 Jimmy Choo shoebox is bigger than this place.
00:04:40That's enough for me.
00:04:42Can I get you something to drink?
00:04:44Oh, something bottled.
00:04:45I'm sparkling.
00:04:47I have tap water.
00:04:48Ew.
00:04:49Then what did you offer?
00:04:51Did you need something?
00:04:53I'm getting married.
00:04:57Congratulations.
00:04:58I need you to come along for the wedding.
00:05:00It's next week.
00:05:03That's kind of quick, isn't it?
00:05:04We've been engaged for months.
00:05:06Didn't you know?
00:05:07You never call or text, so no.
00:05:10Sure I do.
00:05:11No, that's me calling you to wish you a happy birthday or Merry Christmas.
00:05:15Well, anyway, pack a bag.
00:05:17We leave tomorrow.
00:05:19What?
00:05:20Tomorrow.
00:05:21We're having a destination wedding.
00:05:23The Caribbean.
00:05:24Bruce is renting a beautiful villa so our families can spend time together, so you'll come.
00:05:29I have my classes, and I'm interning at the school, plus I have work.
00:05:33I can't afford a trip to the Caribbean or anywhere else for that matter.
00:05:36Stop complaining.
00:05:38Think of it as a vacation.
00:05:39You're not listening.
00:05:39I don't have time for a vacation.
00:05:43But you're family.
00:05:45Since when?
00:05:46You're being dramatic.
00:05:47Miriam, you may have married my father, but you have never treated me like family.
00:05:54After your father died, I did the best I could as a widow with two children and you.
00:06:01Still, I can't drop everything for this.
00:06:07Do you know how much tuition costs?
00:06:09I have to work so I'm able to afford-
00:06:11What have I paid for your tuition?
00:06:14Talk to your professors, or whatever.
00:06:17Arrange it so you can take the time off, and I will give you the money you need for your tuition.
00:06:22Why do you need me to go?
00:06:23I mean, I didn't even know that you were engaged.
00:06:26Bruce is a widower.
00:06:28We found common ground about losing a spouse.
00:06:32You came up as we shared our different experiences, so naturally he wants you to meet him and his son.
00:06:39Besides, it'll look strange if you don't come.
00:06:43Ashlyn.
00:06:45Wouldn't your father want you to do this for me?
00:06:48Wouldn't he want you to support our family?
00:06:51When does the flight leave?
00:07:03This is Miriam Vanderbilt.
00:07:05Please leave me your information so I can return your call.
00:07:07Ciao.
00:07:08Miriam, I'm here, but I didn't see you or Jerry or Fiona on the plane.
00:07:13I'm not sure where to go.
00:07:16Oh, I just got your message with the address.
00:07:19I, um, I, I guess I'll meet you there.
00:07:59About time you showed up.
00:08:02Hello, Fiona.
00:08:03Come on.
00:08:07Beautiful, isn't it?
00:08:08Now, don't get all starry-eyed.
00:08:10Mom doesn't want you to embarrass her.
00:08:12She's the one that asked me to come.
00:08:14Well, I'm planning it all, so don't get in my way.
00:08:16You are?
00:08:17It's my job.
00:08:18Wedding planner.
00:08:19I thought you were a fashion buyer.
00:08:21Ugh.
00:08:22Didn't work out.
00:08:24I didn't think you'd get bored with shopping.
00:08:27So, how long have you been here?
00:08:29About an hour or so.
00:08:30I didn't see you on the flight.
00:08:32Mom, Jerry, and I flew first class.
00:08:34Of course.
00:08:36Hey, how did you like your seat, though?
00:08:38Ficked it out myself.
00:08:40Yeah, yeah.
00:08:41Being by the bathroom and the seat that doesn't recline was great.
00:08:50Oh, there you are, Ashlyn.
00:08:53What took you so long?
00:08:54I didn't know where to go, and I thought you'd wait for me.
00:08:57You were left at the airport?
00:08:59Oh, our taxi was full.
00:09:03Ashlyn was a dear to come after us, especially since she knew how eager I was to see you.
00:09:10Well, I'm so glad we're all here.
00:09:13Ashlyn, I'm Bruce.
00:09:15It's very nice to finally meet.
00:09:17I've heard great things about you.
00:09:19Oh, thank you.
00:09:20It's wonderful to meet you, too, and congratulations on the engagement.
00:09:26My son Noah is grilling out back, but you should come meet him.
00:09:29Sure.
00:09:30Maybe Ashlyn should put her things away first.
00:09:33Jerry, show her to her room.
00:09:35Good idea.
00:09:36You, come on out after you've had a chance to get settled,
00:09:39and I'm going to go check and make sure he doesn't burn the meat.
00:09:42Thanks.
00:09:45Help her with her bags, Jerry.
00:09:46Hurry up, Ash.
00:10:01Mom thought you'd feel at home in this room.
00:10:04Thanks.
00:10:06How you been?
00:10:07Busy.
00:10:09Must be sports season.
00:10:11It always is somewhere.
00:10:13How much are you betting now?
00:10:14None of your business.
00:10:15And stop with that judgy tone of yours.
00:10:18And if anyone asks, I'm a sports statistician.
00:10:22That sounds official.
00:10:24I make more than I lose.
00:10:25Sure you do.
00:10:26Mom's fine with it.
00:10:28And Bruce?
00:10:29Bruce is proud I'm a sports statistician.
00:10:36You misspelled statistician.
00:10:41Dinner will be ready soon, and the table needs to be set.
00:10:45Get to it.
00:11:03It's cold.
00:11:04Oh, shush.
00:11:05Ah, that one needs to be turned.
00:11:14You second-guessing my grilling?
00:11:16Never.
00:11:17Ah, sure you're not.
00:11:19I'll tell you what.
00:11:20I'll leave you to turn these as you see fit,
00:11:22and I'll go grab a platter.
00:11:24All right.
00:11:24All right.
00:11:24Oh.
00:11:36Oh.
00:11:38Hi.
00:11:41Sorry.
00:11:42Um...
00:11:43Hi.
00:11:45I'm Noah Ashlyn welcome thanks um do you know which table I should set uh I'm guessing the
00:11:59one on the patio thanks do you want some help oh no that's okay I can hear
00:12:05so you're Miriam's other daughter stepdaughter I don't know if I'll get used to that when my dad
00:12:21gets remarried whole uh step thing you're an adult shouldn't change your life too much
00:12:26I guess you're right she and your dad got married when you were little right yeah yeah I was nine
00:12:33wow that's tough I mean sorry uh Miriam told me he passed away after like two years yeah yeah it was
00:12:43it was a hard time at least thankfully you had Miriam yeah um what about your mom she passed away
00:12:55a few years ago my dad has realized he doesn't want to be alone so here we are you and your dad
00:13:03close yeah I was even gonna go work for him but decided I should try to make it on my own
00:13:09at least at first what do you do work for an engineering firm like building machines or
00:13:16architectural that sounds neat it is I almost didn't study it because of all the math and
00:13:23calculations but uh stuck with it good for you I would have avoided anything that involves too much
00:13:30math so what do you do oh I work for an accountant and that's not math no it's it's a tax accountant
00:13:40I mostly record numbers data it's nothing I really have to stew over I think you're being modest
00:13:46that's our Ashlyn ever so modest know what your father's looking for that platter
00:13:52oh right I'll be right back no rush we'll finish up here
00:13:58you forgot the silverware
00:14:01that was perfect Noah I'm so impressed you'll have to give me your recipe for that marinade
00:14:15sure like she ever cooks look I know I've said it before but I am so glad we're all here
00:14:22I wish we could relax but we have greater things to do the wedding plans
00:14:27uh yes oh don't begrudge me a little excitement oh honey of course not
00:14:32how did you two meet
00:14:36they work together
00:14:39I never heard the full story
00:14:43I've told it so many times I thought for sure you'd heard it
00:14:47well Bruce develops real estate and I decorated the model homes
00:14:51she has quite the eye
00:14:53of course I do I picked you didn't I
00:14:56yes you did
00:14:57I started a construction company years ago
00:15:00sometime later I got into development mostly residential homes
00:15:05there was this home builders convention
00:15:07I was drumming up business
00:15:08when Miriam introduced herself
00:15:11it took me decorating three homes before he had the nerve to ask me out
00:15:15come on go easy on me
00:15:17you can be quite intimidating
00:15:18where are you getting married
00:15:20a little church I picked out nearby
00:15:23it is the cutest thing
00:15:25we'll have to stop by and make sure everything is in order
00:15:27when is it
00:15:29next week
00:15:30Thursday
00:15:31it's next Friday
00:15:34Ashlyn has been so busy with her schooling
00:15:38it's kept her whole focus
00:15:39she's hardly thought about the wedding
00:15:40you're going to school and work for an accountant
00:15:43yes
00:15:45yes of course
00:15:48and the accountant too
00:15:49that sounds like a lot
00:15:51no wonder we haven't seen you all these months
00:15:53my loss
00:15:55we'll make up for it now won't we
00:15:57exactly as planned
00:15:59for us all to be together
00:16:01Bruce asked me to come up with some way for us to get to know each other better
00:16:09so I thought of this game
00:16:11it's all about your favorite things
00:16:13so what do we do?
00:16:14okay you pick a card
00:16:16and you read it
00:16:17favorite food
00:16:19and then everyone gets one guess
00:16:21as to what my favorite food is
00:16:23whoever gets it
00:16:24wins the card
00:16:25and goes next
00:16:26and if no one gets it
00:16:29I win the round
00:16:30wonderful idea Fiona
00:16:32Jerry
00:16:33why don't you go first
00:16:34fine
00:16:36favorite sport
00:16:40oh that's a good one for you
00:16:41basketball
00:16:42baseball
00:16:43go with basketball too
00:16:45football
00:16:46football
00:16:46that's it
00:16:48I got it first
00:16:49okay my turn
00:16:52favorite holiday
00:16:55Christmas
00:16:57Christmas
00:16:58Thanksgiving
00:16:59Christmas
00:17:00it's Halloween
00:17:01she likes to dress up
00:17:04yeah
00:17:05okay
00:17:06let's see
00:17:10um
00:17:11favorite hobby
00:17:13that you rarely get to do
00:17:14hmm
00:17:15okay
00:17:15okay
00:17:18got it
00:17:19painting
00:17:21cleaning
00:17:22reading
00:17:23okay Miriam
00:17:25you've got this
00:17:26oh
00:17:26let me think
00:17:28um
00:17:28something you like
00:17:30but rarely do
00:17:31crocheting
00:17:33you used to love it
00:17:35but with you being so busy
00:17:36no
00:17:37I don't know how to crochet
00:17:38I thought I'd get it for sure
00:17:42Noah
00:17:44something you like
00:17:48but rarely do
00:17:49I know what mine would be
00:17:52so
00:17:53I'll go with that
00:17:54for a shot in the dark
00:17:55fishing
00:17:56yes actually
00:17:58really
00:17:59yeah
00:18:00my dad used to take me all the time
00:18:01when I was little
00:18:02I fell in love with fly fishing
00:18:03but
00:18:04it's hard to find the time
00:18:05I know what you mean
00:18:06okay
00:18:07moving on
00:18:09Noah
00:18:10your turn
00:18:11sure
00:18:12um
00:18:13favorite song
00:18:17oh
00:18:18oh
00:18:18Richard
00:18:20Richard
00:18:20Marks
00:18:20I'll be right here waiting for you
00:18:23no
00:18:25that is
00:18:26very specific though
00:18:27and old
00:18:29anyone else
00:18:30they'll never get it
00:18:32go ahead dad
00:18:34Claire de Lune
00:18:35your mother's favorite
00:18:37she used to play down the piano
00:18:39how sweet
00:18:40how sweet
00:18:40would have thought you'd be tired
00:18:57I would have thought you'd be tired
00:19:09you know with all the traveling
00:19:11maybe
00:19:13but I have too much to keep up on
00:19:15did your professors give you a hard time about this trip
00:19:18yeah
00:19:19especially since it came up from nowhere
00:19:21it did?
00:19:24it snuck up on me
00:19:25so what are you studying?
00:19:29education
00:19:30I also
00:19:32have an internship
00:19:33at an elementary school right now
00:19:35wow
00:19:36that's a lot
00:19:37anything I can do to help?
00:19:41no
00:19:41but
00:19:42thanks
00:19:43I'm not just asking to be polite
00:19:44besides
00:19:46the sooner you get your homework done
00:19:48the sooner you can enjoy this trip
00:19:49well
00:19:51I
00:19:52do have a test
00:19:53when I get back
00:19:54I keep pushing it aside
00:19:55want me to quiz you?
00:19:57sure
00:19:57uh
00:19:58here are
00:20:00a few things
00:20:01I'm pretty sure we'll be on the test
00:20:03okay
00:20:03still strange isn't it?
00:20:13yeah
00:20:13it's a side of her I've never seen before
00:20:16has been fun giving my dad dating advice though
00:20:19okay let's see
00:20:22first question
00:20:23we'll have about 50 guests
00:20:30just our closest friends
00:20:31plenty of space
00:20:33is it too much space?
00:20:36it's gonna look like no one came
00:20:37shh
00:20:38I think it's just the right size
00:20:40oh
00:20:41mom
00:20:42the decorator called about the deposit
00:20:44sweetheart
00:20:45it's due tomorrow
00:20:46uh
00:20:47yes
00:20:47I'll take care of it
00:20:48hey
00:20:50what do you think?
00:20:52it's nice
00:20:53good spot for it
00:20:54Ashlyn
00:20:56do you like it?
00:20:58I do
00:20:59it reminds me of the church
00:21:01my dad and Miriam got married in
00:21:03um
00:21:06did the priest have a problem
00:21:07with birds being released indoors?
00:21:08I've almost got the birds reserved
00:21:10you know I was thinking
00:21:12let's save those for when we drive off after the reception
00:21:15but it's so much more impactful during this ceremony
00:21:18but they're birds
00:21:20inside a church
00:21:21think of the mess
00:21:22I've always wanted to have them at my wedding
00:21:25and here's my last chance
00:21:26I wonder if you could
00:21:28persuade the priest
00:21:30but if you think it's too much
00:21:32well
00:21:32I trust your judgment
00:21:34I'll
00:21:35think of something
00:21:37and try my best
00:21:38thank you
00:21:39thank you
00:21:41you're not being very nice
00:21:56what do you mean?
00:21:58I don't want Bruce feeling like you're against this wedding
00:22:01I'm not
00:22:02then stop being so morose
00:22:05cheer up
00:22:06he's a good man
00:22:07I think so too
00:22:09good
00:22:10then don't ruin this for me
00:22:12hey everyone
00:22:13we better hurry
00:22:14I have one more stop planned for us
00:22:16really?
00:22:17Bruce
00:22:18what do you have up your sleeve?
00:22:25birds
00:22:25yeah
00:22:26I thought it'd be fun
00:22:27but you hate it
00:22:29Fiona loves animals
00:22:30let's go
00:22:31oh
00:22:36oh
00:22:37what do you need
00:22:38a great idea
00:22:40brooms
00:22:40yeah
00:22:41great
00:22:42look at that one right there
00:22:43oh nice
00:22:44there you go
00:22:46thank you so much
00:22:47you're welcome
00:22:48all right everybody
00:22:51why don't we share
00:22:52there you go
00:22:54here Noah
00:22:57I'll share with you
00:22:58oh uh
00:22:59thanks
00:23:00do you want to
00:23:02just hold it
00:23:03yourself or
00:23:04this is fine
00:23:05what is this
00:23:08bird feed
00:23:09my turn
00:23:16chatty bunch
00:23:19aren't they
00:23:20they're a bit noisy
00:23:21okay
00:23:22all I have to do now
00:23:24all I have to do now is
00:23:25do this
00:23:26and see what happens
00:23:27oh
00:23:30there we go
00:23:30yes
00:23:31come on
00:23:33is it attacking me
00:23:36oh no
00:23:37just come over here
00:23:38look
00:23:39it's just a bird
00:23:39it's okay
00:23:40look
00:23:40tell you what
00:23:41you
00:23:42just stay with us
00:23:44and we will shield you
00:23:45okay
00:23:45here
00:23:57try this
00:23:58it's only half full now
00:24:00but you'd still be enough
00:24:01to entice a bird or two
00:24:02thank you
00:24:03you're welcome
00:24:04maybe they're not hungry
00:24:09yeah just give it a minute
00:24:10I bet they'll come
00:24:11eventually
00:24:11oh
00:24:15there you go
00:24:16here hang on
00:24:17take a look
00:24:23oh that is so cool
00:24:25thank you
00:24:26you're welcome
00:24:27here
00:24:27your turn
00:24:28thank you
00:24:30do you know the names
00:24:32of any of these
00:24:32no
00:24:33I'm not a bird expert
00:24:35but they are cute
00:24:37which one's your favorite
00:24:38well
00:24:39easily
00:24:40there
00:24:42oh yeah
00:24:43I can see why
00:24:44they have blue colors
00:24:45beautiful
00:24:48no idea
00:24:50Fiona wondered if you could show her
00:24:52how to feed the birds
00:24:53with a little more
00:24:54uh
00:24:55courage
00:24:56oh
00:24:57um
00:24:58sure
00:25:00any good games on
00:25:09football
00:25:10football
00:25:10excellent
00:25:12you
00:25:12need to watch yourself
00:25:15why
00:25:17you're here to be a part of the family
00:25:19but
00:25:19don't get too comfortable
00:25:21like
00:25:21with Noah
00:25:22for example
00:25:23if you're concerned about Noah
00:25:25it should be because of Fiona's behavior
00:25:26don't put her down
00:25:28I'm not
00:25:29it was an observation
00:25:30you're here to be smiling
00:25:32and silent
00:25:33you insisted I come
00:25:36just
00:25:37think about what's at stake
00:25:39I thought I already had everything
00:25:42when I married your father
00:25:43but our time was
00:25:45cut short
00:25:46I want to be happy again
00:25:48and Bruce makes me happy
00:25:51all I ask is that you don't
00:25:54make this family look bad
00:25:56and for that
00:25:57you get
00:25:57your tuition paid for
00:25:59and a week of family fun
00:26:00I mean really
00:26:01you should be thanking me
00:26:03thanks
00:26:08oh
00:26:14Ashlyn
00:26:14there you are
00:26:15I was hoping to have a word with you
00:26:18oh I'm sorry
00:26:19I just helped myself
00:26:20is that okay
00:26:21oh
00:26:21of course it is
00:26:22that's not what I wanted to talk about
00:26:24have a seat
00:26:25I just wanted to make sure
00:26:29you're okay with all this
00:26:31with
00:26:32me marrying Miriam
00:26:34oh
00:26:36I just
00:26:38worried
00:26:39you know
00:26:39I didn't want this to be a hard occasion for you
00:26:42it
00:26:42it's not
00:26:45Miriam shared with me
00:26:47how much she struggled raising you
00:26:48and
00:26:49Fiona and Jerry too
00:26:50and
00:26:51how she's afraid
00:26:52she didn't give you
00:26:54in particular
00:26:54everything you deserved
00:26:55she said that?
00:26:59yeah
00:26:59look
00:26:59I can only imagine
00:27:00how hard it was on you
00:27:02losing one parent
00:27:03and then losing your father
00:27:04and then here comes the replacement
00:27:05and
00:27:06even if it is years later
00:27:08please
00:27:10whatever you're feeling
00:27:10it's okay
00:27:12and
00:27:13if you want to talk
00:27:14I'm here
00:27:16thanks
00:27:18that's
00:27:19unexpected
00:27:21but
00:27:22very thoughtful of you
00:27:24as long as you are both happy
00:27:26I'm happy
00:27:28good
00:27:30hurry everyone
00:27:37the bakery's expecting us
00:27:39where are the kids
00:27:44that sounded strange
00:27:46they're putting on their shoes
00:27:47thanks Fiona
00:27:48excited?
00:27:50do you blame me?
00:27:51you only get married once
00:27:52twice
00:27:54a handful of times
00:27:55you ready?
00:27:57yeah
00:27:58where's Ashlyn?
00:28:00studying
00:28:00let's not disturb her
00:28:02she's so stressed
00:28:02then she needs a break
00:28:03I'm gonna go ask just in case
00:28:05ah
00:28:11there you are
00:28:12whoa
00:28:14this room is cozy
00:28:15is it one of the housekeeper rooms?
00:28:19I
00:28:19don't know
00:28:20you know there's another room in the house
00:28:22that's available
00:28:23right?
00:28:24there is?
00:28:25yeah
00:28:25by Fiona's room
00:28:26oh
00:28:27well
00:28:28I am all unpacked and settled in here
00:28:31it's fine
00:28:31all right
00:28:33well
00:28:34we're leaving for the
00:28:35cake place
00:28:37the bakery?
00:28:39yes
00:28:39that
00:28:40the wedding bakery
00:28:42or whatever they call it
00:28:43come on
00:28:43everyone's in the car
00:28:44ready to go
00:28:45oh
00:28:46okay
00:28:47oh
00:28:48they give samples too
00:28:49oh
00:28:51this looks delicious
00:28:53mmm
00:28:56good good
00:28:58give me another one
00:28:59here sweetheart
00:29:00good flavor
00:29:03a little too sweet though
00:29:05I think we need something original
00:29:08something spectacular
00:29:10I hear orange chocolate is in
00:29:13ew
00:29:13you might as well
00:29:14make a sweet and sour stir fry cake
00:29:17what about something classic like lemon
00:29:19light
00:29:20flavorful
00:29:21that's a lovely suggestion
00:29:23she hates it
00:29:25if it were my wedding
00:29:27I think fruit would be a great idea
00:29:30I love
00:29:33lemon
00:29:34Noah
00:29:34that's good
00:29:36what about pistachio?
00:29:38not by itself though
00:29:39they need something
00:29:40to spruce it up
00:29:41may I suggest
00:29:43cherry
00:29:44hazelnut?
00:29:45I wish this had more frosting
00:29:56really?
00:29:57yeah I prefer a one to one ratio of cake to frosting
00:30:00that sounds
00:30:02delicious
00:30:02horrifying
00:30:03you can't taste a cake with all that sugar
00:30:05well
00:30:06that's why you also have fillings
00:30:07that part sounds good
00:30:09what flavors do you like?
00:30:11chocolate or vanilla?
00:30:11that basic
00:30:13um
00:30:14vanilla
00:30:15then
00:30:16because you can pair it with a lot of other flavors
00:30:18yeah
00:30:18like what?
00:30:19um
00:30:20passion fruit
00:30:22oh
00:30:22fancy
00:30:23I first discovered it when I moved out on my own
00:30:26in that case
00:30:28you should try the passion fruit cream cake
00:30:30okay
00:30:31uh
00:30:31thanks
00:30:32that sounds delicious
00:30:35mmm
00:30:39wow
00:30:40okay
00:30:40yeah I'm usually more of a chocolate guy
00:30:43this is amazing
00:30:45here
00:30:45oh
00:30:46I um
00:30:47oh uh
00:30:47sorry
00:30:48here
00:30:52oh
00:30:53try it
00:30:54okay
00:31:01yeah
00:31:02yeah
00:31:03yeah that's
00:31:03that's really good
00:31:05good
00:31:06could I get this in a to-go box?
00:31:14oh
00:31:14this won't do
00:31:16Ashlyn
00:31:18clean out the pool will you?
00:31:20I need to work off all that cake
00:31:21isn't there a
00:31:24there should be one of those long net things
00:31:26find it will you?
00:31:28hey guys
00:31:29tomorrow
00:31:30I was thinking we'd go deep sea fishing
00:31:32it's supposed to be great here
00:31:34and it seems we have some fishermen
00:31:36uh women
00:31:37that sounds awesome
00:31:38maybe we'll catch something decent
00:31:39and make that our dinner
00:31:40Bruce
00:31:41you know I'm not one for fishing
00:31:42you know
00:31:43I keep hoping
00:31:44what about you Jerry?
00:31:47Jerry
00:31:47what?
00:31:48will you join us
00:31:49tomorrow
00:31:50fishing?
00:31:51oh I uh
00:31:52sure
00:31:54great
00:31:55will Fiona want to join us?
00:31:57Fiona takes after me
00:31:58she won't stomach fishing
00:32:00Ashlyn
00:32:01Ashlyn
00:32:01you're in right?
00:32:02sure
00:32:03I'd love to go
00:32:03so
00:32:04four of us
00:32:05great
00:32:06I'll call the charter
00:32:07let them know
00:32:07well
00:32:12come on
00:32:13the pool won't clean itself
00:32:14okay
00:32:17why are you all going fishing tomorrow?
00:32:22Bruce's idea
00:32:23I want to go
00:32:24no you don't
00:32:25well
00:32:26I don't want to be left behind
00:32:27I'm the wedding planner anyway
00:32:29Bruce should have asked me
00:32:31just because you're the wedding planner
00:32:33doesn't mean you have a say
00:32:34in everything we do
00:32:35before the actual wedding
00:32:36why did it have to be fishing?
00:32:38some tradition of his
00:32:40gross
00:32:41then stay
00:32:43why didn't you convince them
00:32:46to do something else?
00:32:47water skiing
00:32:48snorkeling
00:32:49would you stop your yammering?
00:32:52I'm busy
00:32:52what's with you?
00:32:55it hasn't been a good day for me
00:32:56like it matters
00:32:58what would you know?
00:33:00I'm trying to
00:33:01accomplish something here
00:33:03whatever
00:33:04sports are dumb anyway
00:33:06fishing's a sport?
00:33:09hardly
00:33:09go bug mom
00:33:11I'm sure she'll
00:33:12take you shopping
00:33:13or something
00:33:13typical
00:33:26no signal?
00:33:28so much from my
00:33:29international plan
00:33:30probably too far out
00:33:32from any cell tower
00:33:32lame
00:33:34how much did you lose?
00:33:40how do you know I lost?
00:33:41just a guess
00:33:42doesn't matter
00:33:43I'll want it back
00:33:45in some other games tonight
00:33:46so
00:33:52what do you think
00:33:55of all this bonding?
00:33:56it's been good
00:33:57all right
00:33:59all right spit it out
00:34:00I know you had your
00:34:01reservations about this trend
00:34:02it's the risk of awkward
00:34:05conversations that gets me
00:34:07all that
00:34:08paired with the knowledge
00:34:09we're going to be bound
00:34:09with this doomed family
00:34:10I thought you liked Miriam
00:34:12I do
00:34:13I do
00:34:13she seems nice
00:34:14but my only interactions with her
00:34:16have been a dinner
00:34:17or holiday here or there
00:34:19are you all right with her?
00:34:21yeah
00:34:22yeah
00:34:22as long as I don't have to call her mom
00:34:24and the others?
00:34:29that's where the awkward comes from
00:34:31my future siblings
00:34:32or um
00:34:33step siblings
00:34:35everyone takes
00:34:37some getting used to
00:34:38at least we're not
00:34:39growing up together
00:34:40and sharing the same house
00:34:41once you get married
00:34:42I don't think I can handle
00:34:44Fiona all the time
00:34:45she is
00:34:47character
00:34:48Jerry seems a little
00:34:50consumed
00:34:52he's hard to figure out
00:34:54Ashlyn's nice
00:34:57sharp
00:34:58easy to see
00:35:00they're not blood related
00:35:01huh?
00:35:02she has a lot more sense
00:35:04than the other two
00:35:05I'm glad you're giving them
00:35:08a chance at least
00:35:09nice cast Ashlyn
00:35:15thanks
00:35:16you mentioned you used to go fishing
00:35:19with your dad
00:35:19yeah
00:35:20yeah he used to take us to a lake
00:35:22not too far from our house
00:35:23a little different from here
00:35:25but always fun
00:35:27just the two of us
00:35:29and a cooler filled with soda
00:35:30and peanut butter sandwiches
00:35:31what did you catch?
00:35:34carp
00:35:34trout here and there
00:35:36and plenty of trees
00:35:38which do you like better?
00:35:40lake or open ocean?
00:35:43I'll let you know when I catch something
00:35:44I like your confidence
00:35:47Jerry
00:35:48you fish much?
00:35:50a few times
00:35:51fishing competitions
00:35:52deep sea?
00:35:55not like
00:35:55not like this
00:36:00a little tight still here
00:36:06but divine
00:36:08I swear the seamstress
00:36:11took this in
00:36:11instead of letting it out
00:36:12ugh
00:36:13this lighting makes me look so pale
00:36:16oh shush
00:36:16you're fine
00:36:17you look pretty mom
00:36:19thank you
00:36:21just a few more days
00:36:23can barely wait
00:36:24for a new life
00:36:25hey mom
00:36:27Bruce and Noah
00:36:29are close
00:36:30aren't they?
00:36:31oh yes
00:36:31I think so
00:36:32so we'll be seeing him a lot?
00:36:34Noah?
00:36:35yes
00:36:35probably
00:36:36good
00:36:37do you have a crush already?
00:36:40he's gorgeous
00:36:41you can't blame me for noticing
00:36:43I suppose not
00:36:44I'm not sure Noah will see you as more than a sibling for a while
00:36:49why not?
00:36:51well
00:36:51this is all new for him
00:36:53as it is for you
00:36:54with the wedding
00:36:55no one is thinking of anything else
00:36:57give it time
00:36:58I'm trying
00:36:59but Ashlyn
00:37:00keeps getting in the way
00:37:02does she?
00:37:03they're out fishing together now as it is
00:37:05with Bruce and Jerry
00:37:06it's hardly a date
00:37:08ugh
00:37:08I don't know what anyone sees in her anyway
00:37:10one thing about Ashlyn
00:37:13that will always be true
00:37:14is she's easy to overlook
00:37:16besides
00:37:17she has her classes
00:37:18and her teaching dreams
00:37:19keep her focused on that
00:37:21and she won't give Noah any encouragement
00:37:23Jerry, you've got something
00:37:31oh, let's see
00:37:33Jerry, the pole
00:37:34you okay?
00:37:38I don't feel so good
00:37:40did you take some ocean sickness pills?
00:37:43no
00:37:44here, maybe this will help
00:37:48if I throw up, I'm aiming at you
00:37:52charming
00:37:53here, look
00:37:55take some sips
00:37:57not too much all of us
00:37:59alright, let's bring in this fish
00:38:01oh, yeah
00:38:04Noah, you want to do the honors?
00:38:05what about Ashlyn?
00:38:06what?
00:38:07here, reel in the fish, will you?
00:38:09okay, sure
00:38:11oh, wow
00:38:13oh, it's strong
00:38:14alright, you can do this
00:38:15if it's fighting you good
00:38:16just reel it in in spurts
00:38:18I don't want to lose it
00:38:19even if you do
00:38:20there's plenty of fish in the sea
00:38:22never heard that said so literally
00:38:23I wonder how big it is
00:38:26I can't see it yet
00:38:27every fish I've ever caught
00:38:29has felt like a 200 pound marlin
00:38:30the surface is an 8 pound bass
00:38:32oh, oh
00:38:34alright?
00:38:35yeah
00:38:35alright, you got it?
00:38:38I wonder what kind of fish it is
00:38:40I once caught a snakefish
00:38:41what?
00:38:43predator fish
00:38:44breathe air
00:38:44big creepy teeth
00:38:46what did you do with it?
00:38:48I went to go throw it back in
00:38:49because there was no way I was eating it
00:38:50and it bit me
00:38:52oh, is it serious?
00:38:53no
00:38:53but it freaked me out
00:38:54oh
00:38:57oh, that's alright
00:38:59you got it
00:38:59keep going
00:39:00just keep it steady
00:39:01steady
00:39:01okay, okay
00:39:02alright
00:39:04I got it
00:39:05alright, try to bring it in closer
00:39:06so I can get a better look
00:39:07oh, wow
00:39:09what?
00:39:10is it a snakefish?
00:39:12no
00:39:12but it's big
00:39:13I thought it was me
00:39:15all my arms are tiring out
00:39:16alright, you got this
00:39:17look a little closer
00:39:18there it is
00:39:20oh, nice catch, Ashley
00:39:22never caught a fish that big before
00:39:26well done
00:39:27thanks
00:39:27it was my pole
00:39:29hello
00:39:36anyone hungry?
00:39:39no
00:39:40you're back?
00:39:41yeah, with quite the catch
00:39:42Ashlyn reeled it in
00:39:44oh, that's wonderful
00:39:45I'll get this all cleaned up
00:39:47I'll get the grill ready
00:39:48great
00:39:49do we have any Pepto or something?
00:39:52oh, you certainly smell like your prey
00:39:53it was worth it though, right Jerry?
00:39:56the water was pretty rough today
00:39:59I'm glad you made it back safe then
00:40:01oh, Ashlyn
00:40:03why don't you go grab some medicine for Jerry?
00:40:06oh, and I left my shoes for the wedding at the shop in town
00:40:09go get those too
00:40:10sure, just let me get cleaned up
00:40:12no, the shop will close soon
00:40:13I need you to go now
00:40:14can't you or Fiona do it?
00:40:17you've had your day of fun
00:40:18while Fiona and I have been preparing everything for the wedding
00:40:21the least you can do is run a couple simple errands
00:40:26dinner's ready
00:40:36smells wonderful
00:40:41yeah, I'm starving
00:40:43where's Ashlyn?
00:40:46and, uh, Jerry?
00:40:48Jerry, I'm afraid, is concerned dinner might not agree with him yet
00:40:51he's resting in his bedroom
00:40:52and Ashlyn is running an errand
00:40:55getting him some medicine
00:40:56you know
00:40:57oh, that's nice of her
00:40:58let's wait then till she gets back
00:41:00I'll call and see how close she is, okay?
00:41:04sure
00:41:05Ashlyn?
00:41:15everything okay there?
00:41:16oh, good
00:41:18well, dinner is ready
00:41:19but we didn't want to eat without you
00:41:21are you sure?
00:41:24alright, we'll save you a plate
00:41:25we can go ahead
00:41:28okay, let's eat
00:41:30dinner was delicious, Fiona
00:41:49thanks
00:41:52no
00:42:12and I'm telling you
00:42:19it's a mistake
00:42:20I can fund my accounts
00:42:21if you just let me clear this up
00:42:23no, don't shut it down
00:42:25this is my business, okay?
00:42:27that's ridiculous
00:42:28I'm telling you
00:42:30this will all be sorted out
00:42:31and
00:42:31yeah
00:42:33yeah, I can do that
00:42:35okay
00:42:36just
00:42:36don't close it down
00:42:38thanks
00:42:40hey, Jerry
00:42:42hey, man
00:42:44what's up?
00:42:45everything okay?
00:42:47yeah
00:42:47just work
00:42:48you know?
00:42:49no biggie
00:42:51it's fine
00:42:52um
00:42:54well, you want to play a game of pool?
00:42:58maybe later
00:42:59okay
00:43:02I want tropical colors, but tasteful
00:43:13tasteful
00:43:14how big is my bouquet gonna be?
00:43:17smaller than mine
00:43:19maybe using some of these as key parts of the bouquet
00:43:22Ashlyn
00:43:23write these down already
00:43:25okay
00:43:25how about this one?
00:43:28no
00:43:29okay, then
00:43:30for my bouquet
00:43:31no
00:43:32we should be matching
00:43:33hello
00:43:34you need some flowers
00:43:36bouquets
00:43:37for a wedding
00:43:37ah, congratulations
00:43:38thank you
00:43:39how many?
00:43:40two bouquets
00:43:41one for me, the bride
00:43:42and one for the bridesmaid
00:43:44okay, great
00:43:45let me go see if there are some options
00:43:47will I need one?
00:43:49no
00:43:50you're not a bridesmaid
00:43:51are you?
00:43:53I guess not
00:43:54oh, we should get one of those flower things for Jerry
00:43:58oh, and Bruce and Noah
00:43:59I'm glad you reminded me
00:44:01is Jerry a groomsman?
00:44:04I'm having him walk me down the aisle
00:44:06Noah will be Bruce's groomsman
00:44:07so what am I gonna be doing?
00:44:11oh
00:44:11you'll be sitting in the back
00:44:13for all the latecomers
00:44:14and you'll usher them to the best seat
00:44:16someone has to do it
00:44:18it makes sense to be you
00:44:19now I like these
00:44:22Ashlyn
00:44:23write these down already
00:44:25oh
00:44:26so
00:44:27let me know
00:44:28let me know
00:44:28let me know
00:44:57Are you okay?
00:45:27It's fine.
00:45:28A lot of fines going around today.
00:45:32You, Jerry.
00:45:33Jerry?
00:45:34He seemed a little upset earlier, too.
00:45:57Here we go.
00:46:16I don't know what's bothering you.
00:46:46Oh.
00:46:47Well, what's bothering you, then?
00:46:50There's nothing I can't handle.
00:46:53Is it like, um, guy troubles, or...?
00:46:58Yeah, sorry.
00:47:00That felt strange as I was saying it.
00:47:03Um, no.
00:47:06No, it's not guy troubles.
00:47:08I don't have anyone back home.
00:47:10Oh.
00:47:11Do you?
00:47:13Not anymore.
00:47:15But there was someone?
00:47:18Yeah.
00:47:19We had an overseas opportunity.
00:47:22Kind of a dream job scenario.
00:47:25And she left.
00:47:27Oh.
00:47:28I'm sorry.
00:47:30Did you miss her?
00:47:32I did.
00:47:33For a long time.
00:47:35She didn't really talk to me about it.
00:47:38She said goodbye, and that was it.
00:47:41Oh.
00:47:42Yeah.
00:47:43It's nice to feel loved.
00:47:47There.
00:47:48Presentable?
00:47:49Always.
00:47:50Oh, there you are.
00:47:51I was wanting to take the family for a nice dinner tonight.
00:47:53How soon before you can be ready?
00:47:54Uh, about ten minutes.
00:47:55Maybe a little longer for Ashlyn.
00:47:56I'll hurry.
00:47:57Wear something nice.
00:47:58I will.
00:47:59I'll hurry.
00:48:00Wear something nice.
00:48:02I will.
00:48:04Where'd you go?
00:48:32What?
00:48:33Oh, new shirt.
00:48:34It's nice.
00:48:35Oh, thanks.
00:48:36Let's go.
00:48:37In a minute, Ashlyn's still changing.
00:48:38I can't go tonight.
00:48:39Why ever not?
00:48:40Something happened with my computer?
00:48:41My paper's gone, and it's due tomorrow.
00:48:45Oh, new shirt?
00:48:56It's nice.
00:48:57Oh, thanks.
00:48:58Let's go.
00:48:59In a minute, Ashlyn's still changing.
00:49:01I can't go tonight.
00:49:02Why ever not?
00:49:04Something happened with my computer?
00:49:06My paper's gone and it's due tomorrow.
00:49:08Ashlyn, I'm so sorry.
00:49:09Oh, yes, that is unfortunate.
00:49:12You still have to eat.
00:49:14He's right.
00:49:15Come along and we'll get you back as quick as we can.
00:49:17But we're celebrating.
00:49:18I don't want us to rush.
00:49:19It's not a problem.
00:49:21No.
00:49:21No, you shouldn't change anything for me.
00:49:24I'll be fine.
00:49:25Are you sure that it's gone?
00:49:27Yeah, I...
00:49:28I must have not saved it right or something.
00:49:31You should be more careful.
00:49:33I can stay and help you.
00:49:34No, no.
00:49:35You should go.
00:49:36You'll just be watching me type.
00:49:38But you missed dinner with us last night.
00:49:40Is there anything we can do to help?
00:49:42Not that I can think of, but thank you.
00:49:47It'll be all right.
00:49:50Yeah, thanks.
00:49:52Come on, Noah.
00:49:54Let's go.
00:49:55My dear friend, had to cancel.
00:50:24She's still coming to the wedding.
00:50:26Her husband tore his ACL or something playing tennis.
00:50:29Is that Donna?
00:50:30No, Hannah.
00:50:32You know what this means, though.
00:50:33We have to revisit the seating chart.
00:50:36Yes.
00:50:37I can out.
00:50:37Tomorrow.
00:50:39Let's just enjoy tonight.
00:50:41Speaking of...
00:50:42Oh, Bruce, you didn't.
00:50:45I got you a little something special.
00:50:47You already did.
00:50:49More of a keepsake for all the memories we'll have after we're married.
00:50:53But this...
00:50:55Is to help us always remember our time here together on the island.
00:51:01Oh, it's beautiful.
00:51:05I'm glad you like it.
00:51:06Oh.
00:51:11Oh, come on now.
00:51:12Let's order before I start tearing up.
00:51:14So, what are you getting?
00:51:18I'm not sure.
00:51:19You?
00:51:20I'm thinking a salad.
00:51:23Want to share a dessert with me?
00:51:25Haven't thought that far ahead.
00:51:29What about Ashlyn?
00:51:30What about her?
00:51:32What would she like?
00:51:34I don't know.
00:51:35A cup of soup or something.
00:51:36And have we all had enough time to decide what to order?
00:51:42Yes, I think so.
00:51:44Please, start here with Miriam.
00:51:45I'm still debating.
00:51:47In that case, please start with Fiona,
00:51:49and we'll have made up our minds by the time you get her on the table.
00:51:52I'll have the steak salad here and a side of fries.
00:51:56And you?
00:51:57I'll have the chicken with the pasta.
00:52:00Oh, and one more thing.
00:52:02Can I order another meal?
00:52:03Same thing, but if you'll box it up to go, please.
00:52:05Certainly.
00:52:07Thanks.
00:52:21Okay.
00:52:23Keep going.
00:52:30How's the paper coming?
00:52:32Oh, hi.
00:52:34Um.
00:52:34It's actually easier rewriting it than it was the first time.
00:52:39Although...
00:52:40You wish you didn't have to write it twice no matter what?
00:52:43Exactly.
00:52:45Hungry?
00:52:48Yes, actually.
00:52:49It's nice outside right now.
00:52:51You want to eat out there?
00:52:53Away from your computer?
00:52:57Sure.
00:53:04This is exactly what I needed.
00:53:08You're welcome.
00:53:10So what's this paper of yours about?
00:53:12Oh, um...
00:53:14It's about child development theory intersecting with age-appropriate learning.
00:53:19There are a bunch of different studies I've pulled from.
00:53:21It's probably the most technical thing I've had to write, but I hope it works.
00:53:26Sounds very scientific.
00:53:29Yeah.
00:53:30I'll be glad when I finish it.
00:53:33Again.
00:53:36Did you always want to be a teacher?
00:53:37No, actually.
00:53:41I didn't know what I wanted to do for a while.
00:53:43But I figured it out a few years after high school.
00:53:46What changed?
00:53:47I ran into one of my old teachers.
00:53:52She was great.
00:53:54She helped me through some hard times.
00:53:56I just kept thinking that I want to do that.
00:53:59Be that person for a kid who needs someone who understands.
00:54:04That's very admirable.
00:54:06Did I tell you my mother was a teacher?
00:54:09No.
00:54:10I didn't know that.
00:54:11Music, so not quite what you're going to do.
00:54:15Was it piano?
00:54:16Yeah, you remembered.
00:54:19That and violin.
00:54:21Do you play?
00:54:23A little bit of piano.
00:54:26I was a pretty stubborn kid about practicing,
00:54:28so my mom told me I had to be taught by someone else for it to work.
00:54:32I think I missed out on how great of a teacher she was.
00:54:36Was her passing unexpected?
00:54:40Yeah.
00:54:42I think it always is to an extent.
00:54:46She'd been sick for a while.
00:54:48But we thought she was getting better.
00:54:51Then she took a turn for the worse,
00:54:53with all these complications,
00:54:55and...
00:54:56And it was over.
00:55:00That sounds really hard.
00:55:02Having that hope and then losing her.
00:55:04It was.
00:55:07Did your dad ever think about getting married again sooner?
00:55:14Maybe.
00:55:17There were some pretty awkward times when he started dating again.
00:55:20With some of the stories he would tell me.
00:55:24My guess is that it wasn't the right time.
00:55:26He was expanding his business.
00:55:28Maybe it was a matter of finding the right person.
00:55:33I always wonder about that.
00:55:36The right one.
00:55:38Yeah.
00:55:40Maybe it seems strange when we've both lost parents,
00:55:43remarrying and all.
00:55:44I don't have too much life experience
00:55:47in love
00:55:49and marriage.
00:55:52But I hope that
00:55:53even the second time around,
00:55:56we still aim to find that
00:55:58right person.
00:56:04Come in.
00:56:07What is it?
00:56:08I need to talk to you.
00:56:10What's wrong?
00:56:10I had some bad tips
00:56:14on some games this week.
00:56:16How much is it this time?
00:56:1930k.
00:56:21Oh my.
00:56:22Mom.
00:56:23I've tried to be supportive,
00:56:25but at some point,
00:56:27you have to stop lying to yourself.
00:56:29What you're doing
00:56:30isn't the way to make it in your life.
00:56:32I can earn it back,
00:56:33but my trading accounts were suspended.
00:56:36Don't you mean gambling accounts?
00:56:39What do you want me to do about it?
00:56:40Talk to Bruce.
00:56:42Oh, Jerry,
00:56:43I can't do that.
00:56:45I won't.
00:56:48Maybe I can lend you something.
00:56:53The money was
00:56:54yours.
00:56:58What?
00:56:59The 30,000.
00:57:01You had me co-sign on an account
00:57:03in case anything ever happened to you.
00:57:05And I...
00:57:07And you used it as your own
00:57:09personal piggy bank?
00:57:10I'm sorry.
00:57:12Sorry doesn't pay me back.
00:57:13I know.
00:57:14But if we ask Bruce...
00:57:16When?
00:57:17Before the wedding,
00:57:18when he learns about your wasteful habit?
00:57:21Or after,
00:57:22when he'll feel like I lied to him?
00:57:25The second one?
00:57:26I really am sorry.
00:57:30I didn't know what else to do.
00:57:33You stay quiet.
00:57:35We just have to get through this week.
00:57:38And the wedding.
00:57:43I'll tell him.
00:57:44My paper.
00:58:01Okay.
00:58:02Just the last bit.
00:58:14Yeah.
00:58:15That works.
00:58:19Attach file.
00:58:21And...
00:58:22Send.
00:58:27My cousin decided to come last minute,
00:58:29so we could swap him in this plus one
00:58:31with your friend.
00:58:32Good.
00:58:33Now, do you think we should increase
00:58:35the numbers for the catering?
00:58:36They always give such stingy servings,
00:58:38and I don't want anyone to go hungry.
00:58:40I think it'll be fine as is.
00:58:41Maybe I should ask Yona to call about it,
00:58:43just in case.
00:58:44Mom,
00:58:45this is so much better, isn't it?
00:58:47Yes.
00:58:48Lovely.
00:58:49Oh, good morning, sleepyhead.
00:58:52Ashlyn, did you finish your paper?
00:58:54Yes.
00:58:54All done.
00:58:55That's great news.
00:58:58Uh, Miriam?
00:59:00Can I talk to you for a moment?
00:59:02Of course.
00:59:04Girl talk, I guess.
00:59:08Well?
00:59:11I was wondering what you wanted me
00:59:12to wear for the wedding.
00:59:13It doesn't matter.
00:59:15Any one of your dresses will do.
00:59:16I didn't bring any dresses.
00:59:19Well, that was silly of you.
00:59:22I figured you'd have one for me,
00:59:24at least to match your wedding colors.
00:59:25Well, you figured wrong.
00:59:27Why would I squander my money like that?
00:59:30It's just one day.
00:59:32And remember, you'll be helping seat the guests.
00:59:34It doesn't matter what you wear.
00:59:35Hang on.
00:59:37Don't you think Bruce will find it odd
00:59:39that you're basically excluding me
00:59:40from the wedding party?
00:59:41I mean, think about the photos.
00:59:44Don't try to manipulate me.
00:59:47You always felt you would do something as a child.
00:59:49Why can't I have this or that?
00:59:52It's not about the dress, and you know it.
00:59:54If you don't want me here,
00:59:56I'm more than happy to leave right now.
00:59:59I have nothing to lose.
01:00:00And I don't appreciate being threatened.
01:00:03It's not a threat.
01:00:04It's the truth,
01:00:05which you should be more afraid of than I am.
01:00:08Try this on for truth, then.
01:00:10You leave and stop behaving?
01:00:11You don't get a dime from me for your tuition.
01:00:14And of course, with you leaving,
01:00:15I'll have to explain why.
01:00:16That'll only hurt you more.
01:00:18I've already shared with Bruce
01:00:19how troubled you were growing up.
01:00:21Who do you think he's going to believe
01:00:23when I tell him you got upset over nothing
01:00:25and left us all?
01:00:27And what would you know, I think,
01:00:28if you learned you came here
01:00:30only for the promise of money?
01:00:38Ashley.
01:00:41Mind if I tag along?
01:00:43My dad said you were going into town.
01:00:45My earbuds died,
01:00:46and I needed a new pair for the flight home.
01:00:48Um, I have some shopping to do.
01:00:50I might be a while.
01:00:51That's okay.
01:00:52We've got time.
01:00:54Okay.
01:01:05Here we are.
01:01:06Great.
01:01:07You want to come with me?
01:01:08I should be pretty quick in the electronics shop.
01:01:10Oh, I don't want to slow you down.
01:01:12I'll just meet you somewhere.
01:01:13Okay.
01:01:14Where will you be?
01:01:14I'll come find you.
01:01:15Um, just one of these clothing shops.
01:01:18Okay.
01:01:18See you in a few minutes.
01:01:20Okay.
01:01:20I'll see you in a few minutes.
01:01:53Hey, I'm back.
01:02:03Great, I'm almost done.
01:02:05What are you looking for?
01:02:06Oh, nothing. I mean, something, obviously.
01:02:10I'll know it when I see it.
01:02:12Okay.
01:02:18There, that's all I need.
01:02:19Don't you want to try it on?
01:02:22I'm sure it'll fit fine.
01:02:24What's the occasion, anyway?
01:02:27Oh, um, it's...
01:02:29What?
01:02:30Well, it's not for the wedding, right?
01:02:34What, is it?
01:02:37Sort of.
01:02:38What about the bridesmaids' dresses and the fittings and all that?
01:02:41I saw Fiona parading around in hers the other day.
01:02:43They, they couldn't make a dress in time.
01:02:48My measurements, I mean.
01:02:49They didn't have them.
01:02:50Well, even Jerry and I have matching vests and ties for the wedding.
01:02:54I...
01:02:55I like this better.
01:02:58Okay, well, if you're going to get a dress,
01:03:02can I at least suggest one you like a little more?
01:03:03Hmm, let's see here.
01:03:09Oh.
01:03:10How about this?
01:03:11Hmm?
01:03:12What do you think?
01:03:12Yeah.
01:03:13Okay.
01:03:15And...
01:03:16Hmm.
01:03:19How about this one?
01:03:20Hmm?
01:03:22Yeah.
01:03:23Yeah, I like them.
01:03:24You want to try them on?
01:03:26Okay.
01:03:27Um, I'll be right back.
01:03:30Is this one fancy enough?
01:03:50You're...
01:03:50I mean, it's beautiful.
01:03:52On you.
01:03:54So you think it's okay?
01:03:56Yeah, more than okay.
01:03:58I think it's perfect.
01:04:00Truly.
01:04:02Okay.
01:04:07Thank you for coming.
01:04:09And...
01:04:10for your opinion.
01:04:12Anytime.
01:04:13There you are.
01:04:15I've been looking everywhere for you, Noah.
01:04:18Uh, I better go hang this up so it doesn't get you wrinkled.
01:04:21So, tide's coming in and the waves are perfect for body surfing.
01:04:31You in?
01:04:32Have you seen my dad?
01:04:33Uh, inside somewhere?
01:04:35Great, thanks.
01:04:35Can I get one of those?
01:04:47Sure.
01:04:52Needed with the seat, right?
01:04:54You should try the pool.
01:04:55Good idea.
01:04:56What a view.
01:04:57What a view.
01:05:01Yeah.
01:05:04Hey, Dad.
01:05:05There's something that's been bothering me.
01:05:07Okay.
01:05:08What?
01:05:09Have you noticed how Ashlyn is treated differently than Jerry and Fiona?
01:05:14Not really.
01:05:15But I think it'd be hard for me to not subconsciously favor you even after I get married.
01:05:23No, it's more than just favoring.
01:05:24I mean, think about it.
01:05:26She's given the smallest room in the house.
01:05:28One that I think is for a caretaker, even when there's an empty, nicer room available.
01:05:33She's always the one to clean up while Jerry and Fiona and even Miriam do nothing.
01:05:37Noah, that's not fair.
01:05:39This is a vacation after all.
01:05:40For everyone but Ashlyn.
01:05:42I mean, even the way they act around each other.
01:05:45Some of the things they say, there's this tension and almost fear.
01:05:50You sure?
01:05:52Do you know where we were this afternoon?
01:05:54No.
01:05:55A dress shop.
01:05:56Ashlyn was buying her own dress because Miriam didn't even get her something to match the wedding party.
01:06:01Noah, I'm sure there's an explanation.
01:06:04Maybe we're looking at this all wrong.
01:06:06I don't know how else to see it.
01:06:08Is there another reason you're so concerned?
01:06:13Look, I've noticed how you look at her.
01:06:18So?
01:06:19Is it possible that's affecting your judgment?
01:06:23No.
01:06:24No, that's not it.
01:06:26You sure?
01:06:27You do seem to seek her out.
01:06:29Yeah, but...
01:06:31I'd like to think that no matter what I felt for her, I'd say something about what I've seen.
01:06:37No one.
01:06:37I saw you and Noah.
01:07:00Where'd you go?
01:07:02What do you want, Fiona?
01:07:03I want you to be careful.
01:07:05We don't want you scaring him off.
01:07:07I'm the last one who'd do that.
01:07:09If you ruin this with your pathetic feelings for Noah, Mom will be furious.
01:07:14Thanks for the warning.
01:07:15Isn't there another spot on this beach you can go to?
01:07:18Look, Mom needs this marriage to happen.
01:07:22With Jerry's debts and using all our money.
01:07:24It's the only way.
01:07:25It's the only way.
01:07:26What did you say?
01:07:28Bruce can make it all go away.
01:07:31He'd set us up for life.
01:07:33And maybe that would extend to you too.
01:07:36So, watch it.
01:07:50Hey.
01:07:51Hey.
01:07:52How was the beach?
01:07:54It was... sandy.
01:07:57Huh.
01:07:58That good, huh?
01:07:59Yeah.
01:08:04You okay?
01:08:06Do you want to get out of here and do something that will cheer us up?
01:08:10Yes, please.
01:08:22Sorry, is it too windy for you?
01:08:25No!
01:08:26I love it!
01:08:27Yeah?
01:08:28Yeah!
01:08:29Woo!
01:08:30Yeah!
01:08:31Yeah!
01:08:32Yeah!
01:08:33Yeah!
01:08:34How do you find these places?
01:08:35Have you been here before?
01:08:36Nah, I just did some research.
01:08:37I like the way that this place looked in the photos I saw online.
01:08:38With the cliffs.
01:08:39Yeah, maybe it's the architecture of it.
01:08:40Can you really call it that?
01:08:41When it's like...
01:08:42Can you really call it that?
01:08:43When it's like nature made?
01:08:44Why not?
01:08:45A lot of architecture is inspired by nature.
01:08:46Do you design a lot of buildings?
01:08:47Ah, not so much.
01:08:49Mostly...
01:08:50Mostly...
01:08:51Make sure things are following buildings.
01:08:52How do you find these places?
01:08:53How do you find these places?
01:08:54Have you been here before?
01:08:56Nah, I just did some research.
01:08:58I like the way that this place looked in the photos I saw online.
01:09:01With cliffs.
01:09:02Yeah, maybe it's the architecture of it.
01:09:05Can you really call it that when it's like nature made?
01:09:08Why not?
01:09:09A lot of architecture is inspired by nature.
01:09:11Do you design a lot of buildings?
01:09:13Ah, not so much.
01:09:15Mostly...
01:09:16Make sure things are following building codes and strong enough in the designs.
01:09:21So...
01:09:22Nothing falls apart?
01:09:23Yup.
01:09:24It's not glamorous, but...
01:09:25It's kind of important.
01:09:27Do you ever want to design?
01:09:29Yeah.
01:09:30You know, it's not my forte yet, but...
01:09:33One day...
01:09:34Who knows?
01:09:35Well...
01:09:36It's good to have dreams.
01:09:39I think it's cool that you do.
01:09:41Yeah?
01:09:42I'm not so sure about Fiona, though.
01:09:45Or Jerry.
01:09:47Jerry wants to be successful.
01:09:50Which, to him, means being rich.
01:09:53And...
01:09:54Fiona...
01:09:56I'm not quite sure she's settled on what she wants to do in life.
01:10:01So what was it like growing up with the Vanderbilts?
01:10:04Actually, Vanderbilt is my last name.
01:10:07Or my dad's.
01:10:08Miriam always liked it.
01:10:10She thought it made her seem...
01:10:11Wealthy...
01:10:12And important.
01:10:14Wow.
01:10:17Did you...
01:10:18Get along with Jerry and Fiona?
01:10:23Sometimes.
01:10:25What about Miriam?
01:10:26There were some hard times.
01:10:30It was difficult, I guess.
01:10:35Did you ever wish things were different?
01:10:39Of course.
01:10:40I mean...
01:10:41Who wouldn't?
01:10:42But...
01:10:44I like to think that I'm stronger...
01:10:47In the long run, because of...
01:10:49Everything.
01:10:50You are.
01:11:01Okay.
01:11:03Your turn to drive.
01:11:05Really?
01:11:10Woo!
01:11:20Oh, Jerry.
01:11:21We're making a nice dinner for everyone tonight.
01:11:22We?
01:11:23It's a way to celebrate before the wedding.
01:11:24Only two more days.
01:11:25Great.
01:11:26Oh, there you are.
01:11:27We need to go to the grocery store.
01:11:28Okay.
01:11:29Jerry, grab the car keys.
01:11:30We'll leave soon.
01:11:31Me too.
01:11:32What about Fiona?
01:11:33She wants to spend some time with Noah.
01:11:34Oh, let's stop pretending that's true.
01:11:35Hmm?
01:11:36Ashlyn, when we get back she'll make a nice dinner.
01:11:37Let's go.
01:11:38Yeah, there you are.
01:11:39We need to go to the grocery store.
01:11:40Okay.
01:11:41Jerry, grab the car keys.
01:11:42We'll leave soon.
01:11:43Me too.
01:11:44What about Fiona?
01:11:45She wants to spend some time with Noah.
01:11:47This better not take too long, I've got work to do.
01:11:51Let's stop pretending that's true.
01:11:52Hmm?
01:11:55Ashlyn.
01:11:56When we get back, we're going to play with the car keys,
01:11:58I'm going to play with the car keys.
01:12:00Yeah.
01:12:01Ashlyn, when we get back, I need you to cook the veggies and bake the rolls and dessert.
01:12:09Ashlyn?
01:12:11How were you ever planning to pay for my tuition when you have Jerry's gambling debt?
01:12:17You were gonna pay for her tuition?
01:12:20You have a lot of nerve.
01:12:22You didn't answer my question.
01:12:24And I don't have to.
01:12:26Do you even love Bruce? Or is he just a bank account to you?
01:12:31Get out! How could you lie to me?
01:12:34I didn't. I was going to pay for your tuition.
01:12:37You were?
01:12:38And now?
01:12:39Things change.
01:12:41No. No.
01:12:43They're the same as always.
01:13:01Can you show me how to hold this?
01:13:03I already did that.
01:13:05I mean, how to hit it.
01:13:07I did that too.
01:13:09Just try your best and take a shot.
01:13:18Whoops!
01:13:20Guess you'll have to teach me again.
01:13:22We're back!
01:13:24Need any help?
01:13:26No, no. You relax. We'll take care of it all.
01:13:29Is Ashlyn outside?
01:13:31No.
01:13:32Well, where is she?
01:13:34We, uh, had a little argument.
01:13:37She stayed in town to cool off.
01:13:39Is everything alright?
01:13:41It will be.
01:13:43What did you do?
01:13:44No, uh...
01:13:45It's Ashlyn's fault.
01:13:47She just wants to use Bruce for his money.
01:13:50Mom found out and confronted her.
01:13:52That doesn't sound like her.
01:13:54All she cares about is finding someone to pay off her tuition.
01:13:58Miriam?
01:13:59I'm sorry, Bruce.
01:14:03I thought we could keep the sight of her away from you.
01:14:08Well, this is...
01:14:10Certainly unexpected.
01:14:12Dad!
01:14:13Why don't we just try and set this aside for now?
01:14:16Fiona?
01:14:18Jerry?
01:14:19Come help in the kitchen.
01:14:26Not now.
01:14:29Ashlyn, are you alright?
01:14:43I'm fine.
01:14:45Where have you been?
01:14:47It doesn't matter.
01:14:50Listen, while you were gone, Miriam said some things.
01:14:53What else is new?
01:14:55I don't believe her, but you should know what's going on.
01:14:57I think that'll only make me more upset.
01:14:59What happened?
01:15:00I need to go, but...
01:15:03Thanks for caring.
01:15:06Thanks for caring.
01:15:07Thanks for caring.
01:15:08는데ence
01:15:11Where do you think you're going?
01:15:41The airport. Then home.
01:15:44No. You'll stay.
01:15:46Why?
01:15:48To sell the lie that we're some happy family?
01:15:51To help you pretend that you've treated me like anything close to your own child?
01:15:55You would have been better with a cardboard cutout.
01:15:57Maybe I should have ordered one.
01:15:59You love to act like you've had such a hard life.
01:16:03I don't think you realize how lucky you are.
01:16:07Lucky?
01:16:09I guess I have been in some ways.
01:16:12I left my home, my father's home, and I've made a life for myself.
01:16:16It's not perfect, but it's mine.
01:16:19And then you just had to have me come along.
01:16:22Did you only want me here so you could make me feel small again?
01:16:25Oh, spare me.
01:16:26I should have known better than to think you'd ever really help me.
01:16:31Paid my tuition?
01:16:32Why would you ever do that when you've never spent a dime of your own or my father's money on me before?
01:16:38Now, with Jerry's gambling, you expect Bruce to bail both of you out?
01:16:43We had a deal, which you broke.
01:16:46I owe you nothing.
01:16:49Your father chose me, Ashlyn.
01:16:52For better or for worse, that means something.
01:16:54No.
01:16:57It doesn't.
01:16:59Maybe if he was still here, things would have been different.
01:17:03But the moment he was gone, you showed your true colors.
01:17:07You only see your perspective.
01:17:10I've tried to see yours for years.
01:17:15And the only thing I can think of is that you just can't help putting me down so you can stand a little higher.
01:17:35We should talk.
01:17:36All this time, you've spoken of her as if she were a real daughter to you.
01:17:42What else was a lie?
01:17:43Nothing.
01:17:44You weren't there.
01:17:45I wish I had been.
01:17:46What's worse is that you don't even see what you've done as being small.
01:17:49Listen, everything will be just fine.
01:17:52I know how your dad can apologize, and Mom will totally forgive him.
01:17:56He's not the one that needs to apologize.
01:17:59He can figure out another way to pay for it.
01:18:01Miriam, I'm not worried about Jerry or the money.
01:18:04It's you and your manipulative schemes.
01:18:12Dad?
01:18:13Do you see my keys?
01:18:18Ashlyn went to the airport.
01:18:19She did?
01:18:20Let's go find her.
01:18:21What are the other options for changing the ticket?
01:18:28How much is that?
01:18:31Um...
01:18:33What about the later flight?
01:18:35Ashlyn!
01:18:37I'm so sorry.
01:18:38Can I clean back?
01:18:39Thanks.
01:18:41Noah?
01:18:43Don't go.
01:18:45I don't think I can stay.
01:18:47Please.
01:18:48Let's go somewhere and talk.
01:18:53I should have told you about Miriam.
01:18:56It's your past.
01:18:58Maybe it's none of my business.
01:19:00I can at least understand why it would have been hard for you to share anything.
01:19:04Still.
01:19:06I shouldn't have come just for her promise of help with my tuition.
01:19:10Glad you did.
01:19:12Wouldn't have met you if you hadn't.
01:19:14That should have been my first clue.
01:19:16Never meeting you.
01:19:18Miriam always had an excuse.
01:19:20I'm sorry I didn't see.
01:19:22Even Noah noticed.
01:19:24I just...
01:19:26Didn't want to think...
01:19:28She could have been such a different person than I thought.
01:19:31What will happen now?
01:19:32I don't know.
01:19:36It's made me doubt if Miriam ever really loved me.
01:19:39But...
01:19:40The house is paid for for a few more days.
01:19:42Noah and I plan to stay and make the most of this.
01:19:46I hope you'll stay too.
01:19:51Should we head back to the villa?
01:19:52Let's.
01:19:56Bruce.
01:19:58I saw the way Miriam talked to you.
01:20:01And how she looked at you.
01:20:03I've never seen her so...
01:20:08I think she does love you.
01:20:12Maybe she does.
01:20:14But without trust.
01:20:16I don't think love is enough.
01:20:22Bruce.
01:20:23I'm going to head to bed.
01:20:24Good night.
01:20:25Good night, Miriam.
01:20:28Good night.
01:20:29Good night.
01:20:30Good night.
01:20:31Good night.
01:20:32Good night, Miriam.
01:20:33Good night.
01:20:34Good night.
01:20:35I apologize for being so last-minute, but we're gonna have to cancel.
01:20:48Good night, Miriam.
01:20:57I apologize for it being so last minute, but we're gonna have to cancel.
01:21:01Thanks, Pastor, for understanding.
01:21:04At least this way you don't have to worry about any doves in the church.
01:21:08Okay, bye-bye.
01:21:10I appreciate it. Thanks.
01:21:15You two look busy.
01:21:17Yeah, we've been calling people all morning to let them know the wedding's off.
01:21:20The guests, the caterer, the church, the decorator.
01:21:24Anything I can do to help?
01:21:26We've got it covered.
01:21:28So, where's Miriam?
01:21:32Packing.
01:21:41What do you want?
01:21:44You're leaving.
01:21:45Yes.
01:21:47Happy?
01:21:48None of this makes me happy.
01:21:50Too late for take-backs.
01:21:52I guess so.
01:21:54I need to finish packing.
01:21:56In silence, if you don't mind.
01:21:59Our flight leaves soon.
01:22:02Fine.
01:22:03There's a lot that neither one of us can take back or change.
01:22:11And even if we could, I don't know if you'd want to.
01:22:15But if you did, I'd be okay with that.
01:22:19I'd want to...
01:22:20let it all go.
01:22:41The car's here.
01:22:42Take care, Noah.
01:22:43You can call, you know.
01:22:45Anytime.
01:22:46Oh.
01:22:47Um.
01:22:48Okay.
01:22:50Bye, Fiona.
01:22:51Jerry.
01:22:52Let's go.
01:22:54Well, uh...
01:22:56We don't want to be late.
01:22:57Miriam.
01:22:59Bye, Fiona.
01:23:01Jerry.
01:23:03Let's go.
01:23:05Well, uh...
01:23:07We don't want to be late.
01:23:09We don't want to be late.
01:23:11Miriam.
01:23:30Bye, Bruce.
01:23:38Hey.
01:23:49How are you feeling?
01:23:51I don't know.
01:23:53Trying to figure that out.
01:23:55I don't want them to hate me, but...
01:23:59I can't control that either.
01:24:01You're too sweet to hate.
01:24:05You know, um...
01:24:07Ever since the first day we met...
01:24:10I couldn't help but want to be around you.
01:24:12Me?
01:24:15Look at all that you've done.
01:24:17All that you're working towards.
01:24:19You inspire me.
01:24:21And, uh...
01:24:23You deserve to succeed and be happy.
01:24:27Thanks.
01:24:29That's really nice of you, but...
01:24:32What?
01:24:33I don't want anyone's pity.
01:24:37Ashlyn...
01:24:39I don't feel anything like pity for you.
01:24:43I care about you.
01:24:46I admire you.
01:24:50And I'm falling in love with you.
01:24:53You are?
01:24:55I'd be crazy not to.
01:24:58I mean, is...
01:25:00Is that okay?
01:25:02Yes.
01:25:03Yes, that's...
01:25:04That's more than okay.
01:25:08I've never felt like I could be honest about who I am, or my life.
01:25:13To be me, without waiting for someone to put me down.
01:25:17Until now.
01:25:19You're amazing.
01:25:21You know that?
01:25:23Sorry.
01:25:25You know that?
01:25:27Sorry.
01:25:28No, no, no.
01:25:33No, no, no...
01:25:35No, no, no, no...
01:25:37Well, one benefit of the baker's no return policy is this.
01:25:42Ta-da!
01:25:43Nice!
01:25:45No one help me hand this out?
01:25:48There you go.
01:25:49Ta-da! Nice.
01:25:51Noah, help me hand this out.
01:25:53There you go.
01:25:55Yes, and in this heat, we better eat it quickly.
01:25:59So should we just go for it then?
01:26:01Yeah, it's my cake, isn't it?
01:26:02Yes, it is.
01:26:03So what are we celebrating here?
01:26:05To the future.
01:26:07With all sorts of possibilities.
01:26:09I like that.
01:26:11To the future.
01:26:16Mmm, that's good.
01:26:19Great, I'm going from room to third wheel.
01:26:25Great, I'm going from room to third wheel.
01:26:27We're going from room to third wheel.
01:26:29We're going from room.
01:26:31We're going from room to room.
01:26:33We're going from room.
01:26:35It's a great day.
01:26:37It's a great day.
01:26:39It's beautiful.
01:26:40It's beautiful.
01:26:41I stayed away from room to room.
01:26:44Well, that's great.