Accidental Family (2021) Movie Script

1
[peaceful symphonic music
playing]
[cheery music playing]
[bicycle bell rings]
[indistinct chatter]
[blowing bluesy riff]
Thank you.
Once upon a time,
in a small town called
St. Joseph,
there were two ordinary people
who were destined
to be together,
in a very extraordinary way.
[background music racing]
Oh! Oh, my gosh, I can't.
I can't, I can't,
I can't, I can't, I can't.
I mean, "Hey, Alex."
"Oh, you, me?
You don't know me."
"I've just been stalking you
every day for a year."
"Oh, and this?
This is nothing."
"This is just a box
with every detail
of your family history in it."
You just walk up there
and you ring that doorbell.
Yeah, if you don't do it,
you little twit,
then I'm done talking to you.
Fine, fine.
Nope, nope, nope.
I'm not doing it. Nope.
Why is this so hard?
I mean, it's not like
you're marrying the guy.
Just, um... baby steps.
Yeah, baby steps, okay.
Ha ha, nope, I said, baby,
too much, too soon.
I'm not for you.
Whoo! [laughing]
Now!
Shoot!
[screams]
What the heck am I doing?
[laughs] I can't, I can't.
-[woman shrieks]
-Whoa! Jeez, I'm sorry.
I am so sorry.
Oh...
Are you okay?
Eh, uh, it's-it's, it's you.
I-I-I mean, I wasn't, uh...
You're... you're Olivia, yeah?
Y-Yes, yeah.
Yes, I'm...
My gosh, it's so good
to see you.
I've heard a lot about you.
I'm Alex.
Hey, Alex.
Okay, can you help me
with something real quick?
-Yeah, yeah.
-All right.
So, I'm really late right now.
I'm actually supposed
to be inside right now
for your big surprise.
Can you pretend to be
surprised when you're in there?
-Oh, oh, yeah.
-Yeah.
I-I'm down. And I'm up.
[Alex] Oh.
And I can be around, too.
You know.
[laughs]
-You're cute.
-[snorts] Oh.
-I like that.
-[laughs]
All right, so I'm
going to head around back,
and I'll see you inside.
-Okay-- oh!
-Ooh. Whoa.
Just this way, this way?
It's like
an unintentional tango.
-Oh, yeah...
-Spin move, spin move.
-All right.
-Spin, spin, okay.
I'll see you inside,
and remember, be surprised.
Yeah, surprise!
[laughs]
Hello?
[knocks on door]
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
Hello?
-[lights buzz]
-[all] Welcome!
[shrieks]
-[thwacks]
-[woman screams]
[man] Oh, my gosh!
Oh!
Eric, what did you do?
-Oh, my gosh, we killed her.
-[woman sighs]
It was supposed to be part
of the surprise.
-Well, you were late.
-I couldn't get the costume on!
Had to cut off the feet.
[man] Well, congratulations.
We just killed off
another family member.
-Aaah!
-I think she wet herself.
-Oh!
-[man] Get 'em up.
[audio rewinding]
[narrator] No one really knows
when their life is
about to change.
When you've been around
as long as I have,
trust me,
nobody sees it coming.
[peaceful music playing]
But this is where
our story begins.
With Olivia.
She's the one I've been...
assigned to.
-She lives
in a little apartment...
-Good morning.
...with her quirky roommate
and two small dogs.
But she is desperately alone.
Looking good, Charlotte.
Good morning.
What makes this assignment
more... "fun"
is selecting the stranger
that will set Olivia's path
in a new direction.
[sighs] And there you are.
Right on time,
between 7:00 and 7:15.
Let me guess, you'll
perfectly fumble something
only to turn it into
a wonderfully witty moment.
[chuckles]
Isn't that cute?
And now you'll walk past me.
And, uh, not even notice
I exist.
Out of my life again.
Until tomorrow.
[sighs]
[narrator] Yep, that guy
has no idea what's coming.
Olivia works as a consultant
and researcher
at a smalltown
genealogy library
called Homemade Heritage.
She researches people's
family tree
and discovers unique,
interesting details
about their forgotten past.
Olivia is one of the top
genealogists in the state,
always collecting information,
photos, even artefacts,
all to compile
a beautiful heritage chest,
but filled with
some other family's legacy.
We have worked so hard on this,
and I cannot wait
for you guys to see.
So this is
your family heritage box.
Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho!
Oh, my goodness!
[cheery music playing]
[narrator] So,
that's where Alex comes in,
the caf guy?
Alex works
as a clerk for the city.
He's honest and trustworthy.
He's great at his job,
because he's good with people.
-Ah, Mr. Mayor.
-Yes.
But what I really
like about him
is that he's
extremely loyal.
He doesn't quit on people.
And with Olivia's frail past,
that's exactly
what she needs.
[sighs]
Elevator's ready.
Thanks, Frank.
All right, I got a hot one.
RT35, sweet old lady
stuck at the elevator.
Frank again?
You got it.
Fine.
Thank you.
So, I know
what you're thinking.
Easy. Girl bumps into boy,
they fall in love.
End of story, right?
But those aren't
the assignments they give me.
No, no!
They call me in
for the tricky miracles.
I'm talking
one-in-a-million,
harder-to-pull-off,
legit miracles.
Olivia and Alex live in a city
where people pray
for miracles every day.
But if you're paying attention,
you may just happen to see one.
[peaceful music playing]
Listen, you could say
nothing surprises me now,
but when I was
assigned to Olivia,
well, her story
caught my attention.
You see, Olivia
never knew her parents.
She grew up as an orphan
at the Noyes Home for Children,
until she turned 18.
She tried hard to find out
anything she could
about her past.
She never did find records
about her parents.
But she did find something
left behind.
So, for almost 30 years,
she searched and searched
for clues to her family tree.
And so this is where
I'll leave you,
one day, three hours,
and 12 seconds
before Olivia meets Alex,
that caf guy.
-[keying]
-Okay, you do realize
you don't get paid more
for working late.
Hey, girl. Yeah, I know.
I'm starving.
All right, see ya.
[man] Anybody left?
Yes, me, back here.
Ah, I take it the Internet quit
working at your apartment.
Hey, Oscar.
No, I'm just sitting here
trying to figure out
why I haven't received
my DNA test results yet.
And all of our other clients
have received theirs,
except mine's the only one
that's actually having issues.
Well, I'm sure it's on its way.
Um, but I'll keep an eye out.
[sighs]
Hey!
You'll find your family
sooner than you think.
Yeah. Just remember,
pound on every door
until it opens...
I know.
...or you knock it down!
[Oscar laughs]
You've been saying that
since I was little.
And one day you'll believe it.
Maybe.
I've got something for you.
[clears throat]
Today is your 12th-year
anniversary.
Now, I wish it could be more.
Oscar, you know, you really
don't have to keep
giving me money.
I mean, I actually am
caught up on all
my bills this month.
Who else can I spoil?
My wife and I
never had any kids,
and you're the closest thing
I have to a grandchild.
[sighs]
Merry Christmas!
It's July?
[Oscar sighs]
I'll see you later.
You got the keys to lock up?
Uh, yeah.
No, I don't.
I'll see you on Monday.
[laughs]
I love you, kid.
[sighs] I love you too, Oscar.
[rhythm-and-blues playing]
So, what's up?
Okay, so, get this.
-So I hand this lady
her heritage chest, right?
-Mm-hmm.
And she starts
bawling her eyes out because
of her deceased husband.
It was seriously
the sweetest thing.
That is so sweet,
and that is what I want,
a long-term relationship.
But Jerry's just, like,
can't figure it out.
He's stuck in bachelor mode.
Well, you boys didn't have
a problem committing, did you?
No, you didn't. No...
Okay, how do I look?
Uh, I mean, great.
But you don't need to get
dressed up for me.
It's just pizza and movie
with the boys.
[knock on door]
-Come in.
-Wait!
-What?
-Livs, I told you on Monday.
Movie night with Jerry
on Friday.
-It's a Friday.
-Oh.
Yeah. No, that makes sense.
I thought, you know,
you meant you, me,
movie with... the boys.
-Oh.
-Just must have got
my men confused.
-Hey, Liv. Hey, babe.
-Hey there, hi!
Listen, I just need, like,
half a second.
Well, honey, you look fine.
We're gonna be late. Uh...
[whispering] She does this
all the time.
-Yeah.
-Can't find the right
rose-colored lipstick.
-I know, yeah.
-Just keep it on you
at all times.
It's a thing,
it's a real thing.
Okay!
Oh.
Livs, I'm sorry.
Next week?
Yeah, sure.
Yeah, it-it's fine.
You guys go and have fun.
I've got these guys
to keep me company.
-Great, let's go.
-Yep.
Bye!
[sighs]
All right, pizza, ice cream?
Our secret?
With syrup, let's go.
[TV reporter] ...a joyride
in what police say
was a stolen car...
[peaceful music rising
over newscast]
[sirens wailing, horns blaring]
Okay, okay, don't panic,
don't panic, don't panic!
All right, all right.
Hello, hello? Olivia?
Olivia, pick up.
Pick up. Olivia! Pick up!
-[upbeat ringtone playing]
-[Olivia] Whoo-whoo-whoo!
[coughing]
[ringtone continues]
[screams]
Pick up, pick up!
[coughs]
-Hello?
-Ah, Olivia! Hey, it's Tim.
[laughing] Hey!
-Um...
-Hi, what's up?
My car
blew up, and I'm in Kansas City.
Tim, I'm kind of busy right now.
-[truck beeping]
-Olivia!
We both know you're never busy.
Not to be rude, but you're
probably burning cookies, again.
Okay, kid, I think
that looks good.
You know, the client
I've been working on
for, like, months?
Yeah, the Benjamins.
No, no, no!
The Baileys!
They've got someone
picking up their heritage chest
from the airport later today
in, like, 20 minutes.
I can't be there.
Okay, well...?
Can you meet the lady
at the office?
What?
Olivia, I really need
this favor.
If I mess up one more project,
Oscar's gonna fire me!
Oh, um, all right,
fine, fine, fine!
I'll do it.
I will go to the office
and meet your person.
So, the lady's name
is Olivia Bailey.
She'll be there around
2 p.m. from the airport.
She just needs
the heritage chest.
Olivia Bailey,
Bailey heritage chest, 2 p.m.
Got it. I'll be there.
-[phone beeps]
-Thank you, thank you, Olivia.
You don't know
how much this means.
I mean, I mean, I mean,
maybe you and I should like...
celebrate some time, you know?
Like you, me,
a candlelit dinner,
maybe some spaghetti.
Olivia.
Is this some fake hang-up?
Is this a fake hang-up?
[laughs]
Okay, it's real.
[engine revs]
"Hey, Olivia, you wanna
go downtown and help me
with my client?"
"Yeah, would you just like
to give up your free night,
your weekend,
to go help my client?"
No, Tim, I don't.
"Olivia, why don't
you ever have a boyfriend?"
Because of people like you, Tim.
I'm always cleaning up
your messes.
Ah, man, thank you, man.
Thank you so much.
Sure, sure. Hop in.
Yes, sir.
[sighs]
[clock ticking]
Yeah, of course. Just...
[laughs softly]
[R&B ringtone playing]
-[Tim] Hey, Olivia.
-Hey.
Your lady never showed up.
She never showed up? What?
Yeah. Been sitting here
for over an hour, and no show.
Oh, no. No, no, no, no.
They have some family
reunion thingie tonight.
That chest is supposed
to be there.
If it doesn't show up,
we don't get paid.
That's just not our problem.
If they cannot show up,
then they have to...
-You're right.
You're absolutely right.
-Uh...
Totally, totally,
I agree with you.
Now, maybe I can
get there later and...
You've got to be kidding me.
It's the right thing to do.
It's the chivalrous
thing to do.
Let me take the mantel.
Let me take...
Alexander Bailey.
-They brought this into
your lap in the first place...
-Alex.
[chords strumming on harp]
[needle scratches record]
...take away the pain,
come on...
You know what? I'll do it.
-I-I-I can take the box
to the, uh, to their, uh...
-Wait.
...reunion party thing,
yeah, I'll do it.
No, you don't have to.
It should be me. Come on!
Tim, I'm gonna take the box.
Just send me the address!
-Uh, um--
-Goodbye.
Oh, my gosh. Okay.
I don't even know
what I'm going to wear.
Gosh.
Having to shake my legs...
[peaceful music playing]
[narrator] And welcome back.
I'm sure you've realized
by now
that this is the turning point
in Olivia's life.
You just walk up there
and you ring that doorbell.
I said, baby,
too much, too soon.
Using baseball terms,
I call it the changeup.
I pitch it slow,
and she figures out
how to knock it
into the field.
Oh, jeez, I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry!
-You're cute.
-[snorts] Oh.
I like that.
-Be surprised.
-Surprise! [laughs]
Welcome!
[screams]
-[thwacks]
-[Olivia screams]
-[man] Oh, my...
Well, now that
you're all caught up,
it's time to discover how
Olivia's destiny untangles.
[suspenseful music playing]
[playful music playing]
[inhales deeply]
Ow.
Ow...
Oh.
[groaning softly]
Oh, man.
Oh. What?
Oh, God.
Oh...
[in singsong] Good morning.
[Olivia] Good morning.
[screams]
Um...
whose clothes are these?
Oh, it's all right, sweetie.
I have lots and lots of these.
Been wearing them for years.
Where are my clothes?
Well, we're washing them.
You wet yourself pretty good
when you passed out.
Where am I?
You're home now, dearie.
Oh, you're safe and snug
in grandma's arms.
[laughing weakly]
-Good morning, Nana.
We're here.
-[revs drill]
[footsteps clatter on stairs]
Hey! Nice PJs.
-Yeah. Who shot the carpet?
-[Olivia laughs nervously]
Nana, where do you keep
the Phillips head screwdriver?
Oh, well, they're
with my power tools.
Oh, Olivia,
I'm so glad to meet you.
And I'm so happy you're alive.
So, uh, how are you feeling?
Uh, I...
Uh, better, yeah.
We've got coffee
downstairs in the kitchen.
Help yourself to a cup
if you want one.
[breathlessly] Uh-huh. Okay.
You know, I'm...
I'm really sorry
you had to, um...
see me like this.
Are you kidding me?
We're family.
You could even wear
my PJs if you wanted to.
[laughs weakly] Uh...
Fa... fa... family?
Family? Oh, my God,
what's he talking about?
Tim! Oh, text.
My phone, my phone, my phone.
Okay, okay.
Okay, Tim, where is your text?
Tim. Oh. Okay, um...
"Drop off the Bailey family
heritage box
at their family's house
by their relative
Olivia Bailey."
What? I'm Olivia.
What...?
They think I'm Olivia Bailey?
God! Oh, no, no.
[shrieks] No!
Oh, no.
Okay, um, okay, okay.
I'll just get my clothes
and just explain to them
that, hey, this was
just a big misunderstanding.
She... she's Olivia,
I'm Olivia.
[laughing]
It's funny!
But what if Alex
doesn't find it funny?
What if Alex gets mad
and what if...
what if he says he never
wants to see me again
because he thinks that I lied?
No, scrap that.
Can't do that one.
Gosh, okay, okay, okay, think.
Okay, oh. Lord, this nightgown.
I've got to get out of this.
Washer/dryer, find my clothes.
Find my clothes.
[suspenseful music playing]
[blows hair]
Oh, the dryer, dryer,
the dryer, dryer...
-Olivia!
-[screams]
-Oh! Oh! [laughs]
-Oh-oh!
I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean to startle you.
Whoo, you got me there.
Um... I was just, um...
I was looking for my clothes.
'Cause... well,
these aren't them. [laughs]
Clothes, yes.
In the dryer, not quite done.
[laughs] Olivia!
Oh! Hey.
I'm Ellen!
Eric, Alex and Melissa's mom.
Oh! Olivia.
It's so good to see you.
Finally!
-Are you feeling all right?
-Oh, yes, yes.
Um... better.
Well, we were all
so afraid when you fainted.
And I told the boys I'm nervous
about such a big surprise
like that.
-Hmm.
-And that's what I said.
I said, "This is a bad idea."
-Hey, nobody listens to me.
-Olivia, that's Mike,
my husband.
-[Mike] Hey.
-Hello.
You're gonna learn that
these young knuckleheads have
no shortage of bad ideas.
I don't even know who's worse:
Alex, Eric.
Hey, don't worry about it.
Got your back.
Have you met Beverly yet?
Yes, um, she actually lent me
her nightgown.
Oh! Is that what that is?
[laughs]
I thought for a second you both
had the same taste in clothes.
-[laughing]
-Comin' through!
-Whoa!
-Hi. Could you sleep well?
Eric, do you have to drag
those things through
the kitchen?
-[Eric] Nana wants it up.
-[Mike] Guys, do you have
to go through the kitchen?
Hey, we got the, uh,
bathroom mirror installed.
Looks amazing,
and Nana loves it.
-Sorry.
-Hey, Olivia, where are you
staying while you're in town?
Um...
Don't answer that,
you're welcome to stay with us.
Or at Alex's place.
He has a lovely home
on Crestview.
Oh, Mom, she doesn't
want to stay with me.
-Oh.
-I mean, you can if you want.
-[Olivia] Uh...
Actually, you know,
I have, um...
I've got a friend here,
and I can just,
I'll stay with her.
Oh, well, that's wonderful.
Okay, Mike, why don't you
write down all our numbers
for Olivia?
-[ringtone playing]
-I'm on it.
Oh, oh, um, you know what?
I gotta, I'm gonna take
this call, so I'll just...
Important, so, excuse me.
Okay. [laughs]
[indistinct chatter]
Olivia, oh, my gosh.
Where are you?
I've been trying
to reach you all night.
Sofi, Sofi, Sofi,
Sofi, listen to me.
[sighs] Last night,
things got really complicated.
I'm running around the house.
They're inside the house.
Just...
Okay.
Um, okay, okay, um...
So, last night I was trying
to deliver the heritage box
to one of our clients, okay?
And, um, I just freaked out
because one
of the family members
is the same guy that I've
been stalking at the caf.
[inhales sharply] The caf guy?
The one with the perfect style
that you never talk to?
Yes! The same one.
Oh, God, I think I'm drowning.
[breathes loudly] Okay, no.
No, that's not even
the worst part.
Somehow I faint,
and they think I'm
their long-lost relative.
Guess what her name is?
Olivia.
I want to tell them, um,
'cause if I'm being honest,
I want to stay and get to know
the hot caf guy.
-[sighs]
-Actually, I think that this
is a perfect situation for you
because... this might be
your destiny falling into place.
Yeah!
[woman on-screen] Probably not.
I mean, he's got a normal job,
and I like things, I like money.
Does that make me superficial?
-[horn beeps]
-Okay, yeah, I could do this.
[woman] I mean,
he's sweet and he's cute
in his own little
awkward kind of way,
but do I want to spend
the rest of my life with him?
Probably not.
Hey, did we cut out? Hello?
Hello... Olivia?
[woman] I was going to break
things off, but then I found out
that his parents,
they're giving us, like,
this huge mansion
as a wedding present,
and I was like, "Ch-ching,
sign me up." [laughs]
We get married.
Couple months later, we divorce,
and half that house is mine.
It's worth it, right?
-[Sofi] Olivia?
-Sofi!
Hello?
Hey, Olivia!
Look, I'll call you back later.
I'll head back
to the apartment soon, okay?
Am I shallow?
Okay, I didn't think so.
-But this house...
-Dang.
-...I hear it is very big
and very expensive.
-Feel bad for that guy.
Hey, I'd better let you go.
Okay, yeah, I've gotta see him.
Yeah, put on my smile. Bye.
I went ahead and pulled these
from the dryer.
Okay, thank you.
Uh, Olivia, uh, real quick.
Before you go, there's somebody
here that I want you to meet.
-All right? Don't go anywhere.
-O-Okay. [laughs]
[Alex] Babe, I'm so happy
you made it.
-[woman] Aw, thanks.
-We found a new family member
we never knew.
[woman] Sweetie, I don't want
to meet your family right now.
-I haven't-- I'm starving.
-[Alex] She's in the kitchen
right now.
[woman] I could eat an entire
cow right now, I could rip its
face off, I am so hungry. Ugh!
All right, here she is!
-[Ellen] Oh, Megan,
I'm so glad to see you!
-Oh.
I'm Ellen, Alex's mom.
I'm Mike, Alex's dad.
This young man here, this is
Eric, his little brother.
So, this is the fam. Oh!
-[Olivia giggles]
-And this is Olivia,
our long-lost relative.
-Part of the fam.
-[Megan] Long-lost relative.
-Um, it's so nice to meet you.
-[Olivia] Nice to meet you.
-[clicks tongue]
-So, Olivia is in
the Peace Corps.
She just recently came back
to the States.
I'm sure she's got
a million stories to tell.
Ehh.
[Alex] Can't wait
to hear them all.
I can't wait either. [giggles]
So, you know what sounds
amazing?
Like a little glass
of red Chardonnay?
Babe, it's 9:30.
I'm kidding!
[laughing]
-But I am so hungry.
-That's so good.
I mean, I have to eat
every 27 minutes.
-Oh, yeah.
-It's the new diet
that I have, so...
Her metabolism is
lightning-fast.
So nice meeting all of you,
and you, see you later.
-Bye!
-[family] Bye!
[Olivia laughs nervously]
Oh!
It was such a short visit.
Isn't she great?
She is! She is!
Sweetie, oh.
-She's great.
-[Eric] See ya.
-[gasps]
-Olivia!
[screams] Oh!
Sorry, I thought I saw
a spider.
It was just... it was my keys.
Well, I-I just wanted to say
that I know that you have
come a long way
to be here with us,
and I'm just so glad.
I'm so happy to have
a new member to our family.
-Oh.
-[sobbing loudly]
Oh, goodness, okay.
[Ellen bawling]
[bawling stops]
-[bawling resumes]
-O...kay.
-Okay. Good, me too. Me too.
-Oh!
Hon, we ought to invite her
to the engagement party
at the River Bluff.
The engagement party
at the River Bluff.
Oh...
I... I don't think
I could impose.
-Oh!
-It'll be fine.
Oh! I mean, the engagement
was a little... soon,
but they're going to get
married in two weeks.
-Can you believe it?
-Wow!
-[laughs]
-That... that is
definitely sudden.
Since Megan lives in Seattle,
Alex has been up there
visiting her for a few months,
and he finally proposed
last weekend.
Won't you come
to the engagement party
and help us celebrate?
-[laughs nervously]
-Please!
-Oh!
-Sure!
Oh, yeah!
Well, I... I guess
I'll see you guys then.
-Okay. Bye, honey.
-I'd better go.
Lots of unpacking.
-Bye, Olivia.
-Bye.
[crying and laughing]
Olivia! [crying]
No, no!
You've got to be kidding me.
She's totally wrong for him,
and he doesn't even see it,
and his family
certainly doesn't see it.
I mean, it's like she's got them
under some kind of spell.
So, what are you going to do?
[gasps] And what's
going to happen when
the real Olivia shows up?
I know, I don't know,
I mean, on one hand,
I can't keep pretending
to be someone I'm not,
but on the other hand,
I can't just stand by
and let Alex marry this...
witch of a woman.
Mm. Hmm-hmm-hmm.
W-Wait, okay, listen,
this is it.
You're going to rescue him
from disaster.
Once he sees that
you've saved him,
he won't even care that
you're not the real Olivia,
he'll thank you.
Hmm, I don't know
about that one.
You just got to learn
everything you can
about the real Olivia Bailey.
And then you don't
have to make anything up.
Just spit straight facts. Done.
Easy, problem solved.
Hmm, nope.
Never gonna happen.
No, careful. Okay.
I got it, I got it.
-Oh, Ooh!
-[boxes clattering]
Hey, whoa! What...?
Hey, Olivia. Saw my life
flash before my eyes.
-[Olivia] Sorry, Toni.
-Uh... Hey, hold on
and I'll help you.
[Olivia whispering]
Keys, keys, oh, my God.
Oh, my God.
[groans]
Hey, special delivery
from Toni, huh?
-Okay, yeah, great, thanks.
-And going...
Yeah, thank you,
I really appreciate it,
but I'm good.
Oh, no, I'm good
with these things.
-Okay, now--
-Hey, let me get your keys.
-O...kay.
-[groans] See what we got.
No, nope, that's a phone.
-Oh, yeah.
-Hmm... here we go.
Ooh, hey. Oh, magic!
-Oh!
-Abracadabra, there you go.
Awesome. Thank you.
I'll take those. Okay.
Yeah.
So, uh, when are we gonna
go out like you promised?
-Uh...
-Just got paid.
I'll take you to someplace
really nice.
Toni, Toni, listen.
You're a great guy,
and you're gonna make someone
really happy one day.
It's just...
it's not gonna be me.
And besides, you know,
I've already got
two men in my life, so...
[clicks tongue]
Oh, you talking about
your little furballs in there?
They're puppies and I love them.
Okay, well, what your puppies
got that I ain't got?
More fur.
Hey, I've got fur!
And I love to cuddle.
Didn't go too bad.
Hey, Mom, I'm gonna pick up
some boxes at the bottom
of the stairs.
[relaxing music playing]
And you're like
A fine wine
You're better with age
Ah...
[exhales sharply] Okay.
Whew! [laughs]
[sighs] Okay.
I can do this.
I can do this.
I wanna spend
My time with you
Take my hand
Don't let go
Don't let go
Let's practice
Growing old...
Hey, uh,
I'll be right back.
-Yeah.
-All right?
Hey, hey, Suzy Q...
If your date doesn't show up,
I may know a guy.
-Hey there. [laughs]
-Hi.
You look, uh, different.
Oh, man, that bad?
No, no, I mean, not that you
didn't look beautiful before.
Just having a hard time
believing we're
actually related.
[laughs] Yeah, uh, yes.
Yep, we are.
-Yeah. Yeah?
-Mm-hmm, yep.
-We're related. Mm-hmm.
-Yeah, okay.
[Eric] And so there I was,
paintball gun in hand
against four Marines.
Ha! Weaklings.
Didn't stand a chance.
[Mike laughs]
[Mike] That's my boy! Hmm?
Tough as nails.
Tough as nails.
Eric, didn't you
try to join the Marines
but couldn't pass the test?
-[Eric wheezing]
-[Melissa] Mom, what is that?
It's not true.
I worked out.
And trained.
-With Marines.
-[Mike] Mm-hmm.
Semper fi! Whoo!
-Boo-yah, yeah!
-[Ellen] Semper fi!
[Eric] Yeah, semper fi!
Semper fi, semper fi!
[laughs]
Let's take it up a notch.
[laughs] All right, here we go.
So, um, Olivia...
how was it in the Peace Corps?
Yeah, I was in the Congo.
Actually, African jungle.
We would, uh,
meet with the villagers,
and, um...
"administer" food
and, um...
clothing, medicine.
You know, just...
normal Peace Corps stuff.
Nothing too exciting.
[Ellen] Oh, how nice!
How were the people?
-So sweet!
-[Ellen] Sweet.
So sweet, I mean, just... sweet.
Sweet.
-So, so sweet.
-[Megan] Really?
I hear there's a lot of,
like, guerrilla warfare
going on.
Most of the gorillas
and the other animals
kind of keep to themselves,
you know, like in the zoo here.
Just cute little fur babies.
[laughs]
The jungle is
a pretty dangerous place.
Were you ever afraid?
You know, when you're with
the right person and people,
fear just kind of slips away.
Sometimes I felt
like I was home.
Hmm.
Ah, isn't that sweet, hon?
-So sweet, yeah.
-Hon?
You know, my dad
used to visit the Congo.
So, where were you exactly?
I'm sure I've heard of it.
Um, you know, it was a very,
very remote part.
Uh, Cong...a...tirea.
-Congatirea.
-Cong my diarrhea.
Sounds like one mean
bowel movement, am I right?
[Ellen] Eric,
we're at the dinner table.
-[Alex sighs]
-You want a challenge?
-No.
-I dare you to eat
one of these bad boys.
-No, I'm good. I'm good.
-Come on.
-Boys!
-Come on, bro!
I don't want
to ruin dinner, okay?
-It's just a little
ghost pepper.
-[sighs] Oh, man!
So, Olivia, tell us more
about the Congo.
I have so many
questions for you.
Um, well...
-Oh!
-S-Sorry.
[diner] Oh!
Uh, I wanna see it...
I want to see you guys
eat the ghost pepper. [laughs]
-[laughs] Game on.
-[Mike] All right, boys.
May the best soldier win.
Oh, Michael Steven,
don't encourage them!
Name one thing
you're better at than me.
One thing.
Shut up, Eric.
-Here we go.
-Here we go.
-Yep.
-Rock-and-roll.
Wait a minute.
-Here it comes.
-[Ellen] Oh.
Oh, God!
Ha! What a wuss, look at him.
-Do you need Mama's bread?
-Bread.
Give me the bread,
give me the bread!
I wanna see you do it,
you pansy!
That doesn't help, I need milk.
I need milk, I need milk.
Um, let me help you.
[gasping]
Oh, oh!
[gasping]
[gags]
Oh!
No, that's not it,
that's not it.
Chip, thank you! Ahh!
More chips, more chips! Aah!
-Um, bartender...
-Oh, it burns!
...can we have
a big glass of milk, please?
Why did I do that?
I knew you'd flake out.
Excuse me. I'm going
to the ladies' room.
-Oh, my gosh...
-1%, 2%...
You're burning up, I shouldn't
have had you do that.
-I'm so sorry.
-Nah, that's okay.
[Beverly] There it is.
This is nothing. [laughs]
-You need my bread?
-Yeah, take Mama's bread.
[coughs] Shut up, Dad!
-Oh, thank you!
-Okay.
Okay.
That's better.
-[Eric coughing]
-[Mike] There you go.
Finish that mission.
Semper fi! Semper fi!
-Whoo!
-[Mike] Whoo! There it is.
-[sighs]
-Okay.
I feel better.
I feel really good.
Eric and I, we do stupid stuff
like this all the time.
-Yeah?
-Yeah.
It's my fault.
[Alex] Oh, ah-ah...
[Ellen] Well, Alex,
are you okay?
Yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah, I'm...
I'm feeling better.
[Mike] Well, Eric is
taking it like a champ.
[Ellen] Oh!
Well, at least
the restrooms were clean.
-[vomiting loudly]
-[Megan screams]
[Eric coughing]
[Megan gagging]
Semper fi.
Oh. Wow.
Well, your face
doesn't look as swollen,
so that's a positive.
It's good, yeah, I'm doing
a little bit better,
that's for sure.
I mean, besides having
one of the most painful
experiences of my life,
and my life flashed
before my eyes.
Ah, I'm so sorry.
I shouldn't have had you do it.
It was my fault, bad choice.
I'm actually really glad
you showed up when you did.
Really? Why?
Well, this whole family
heritage reuniting thing...
When Grandpa Frank passed away,
our family just fell
into this funk,
and, I don't know.
I think that's why I proposed
as soon as I did.
You know, I wanted to...
I wanted to give everybody
something to look forward to.
But then you came along and...
you gave us all hope again.
Wow, I...
Well, I love your family.
I mean, and, to be honest,
you guys have something
I've always wanted.
You know, growing up
a lot of times,
I just kind of felt
like I was alone.
I've always wanted
what your family has.
Well, you've found us.
And now with Megan
entering the ranks,
we'll be one big family.
Yeah.
So, that brings me
to my next question.
[Alex] And that is?
How do you know she's the one?
Wow, you are just
getting right to it.
Yeah. I mean, you said yourself
you rushed into asking her
to marry you.
-Yeah, I said that.
-So, what makes her the perfect
fit for our family?
That was so gross.
Alex!
Alex, let's go! Now!
Yep, yep, just one sec.
Okay.
-What are you doing tomorrow?
-I...
Okay, so, Megan and I
were supposed to do
some wedding stuff,
but she has a couple
of business calls come up,
so she can't go, and I could
really use the wedding help.
Honestly, I'm not good
at planning, and, uh...
a fresh female perspective
would be really good.
And we're related now,
so your input would be huge.
Alex, we are leaving!
All right, hey, babe, yep.
We're-- I'm coming. I'm coming.
All right, so I'm going
to pick you up tomorrow
at your friend's apartment.
You just text me the address
and I'll be there.
Okay.
Oh, my God!
What am I doing?
God.
[Alex] I'll see you tomorrow.
I will see you tomorrow.
[laughing softly]
[mumbling]
No.
Olivia, it's Alex.
Hey, Alex, hey!
It's Olivia, can you hear me?
What was that again?
I can't hear you. What?
Alex, hey, hello!
Yeah. [imitates static]
There's a lot of static.
No, there's no static.
Breaker, breaker, Charlie.
Hello, testing, 1, 2, 3.
Is this thing on?
-Is it on? Is it working?
-Alex?
Olivia? Hey, Olivia?
Can you hear me? Alex?
Uh, yes, I'd like
one egg...
egg biscuit,
bacon, couple hash browns.
One for you and one for me.
Okay, you're clearly a dork.
[Spanish accent] Olivia,
it is me, the great Don Juan.
Are you ready
to be whisked away?
Hello, Mr. Don Juan.
To what do I owe
this enchanting visit?
Are you ready to be whisked away
on a romantic adventure?
[Olivia] Oh, should I wear
my fanciest corset and tunic,
or... a blouse and jeans?
[normal voice] The early bird
gets the perfect wedding venue,
so, uh... [clicks tongue]
chop-chop.
I'll see you in two seconds.
Dork.
[peaceful music playing]
So, um...
how did you and, uh, Megan meet?
I was at a conference
in Seattle
and her and I actually
bumped into each other
at a coffee shop
of all places.
-Really?
-Yeah.
-A coffee shop?
-Yeah. Yeah.
It's clich, I know, but...
Well, all the cafs I go to,
uh, none of the guys notice me.
Okay, I...
I find that really hard
to believe.
Well, believe it.
If I saw you at a caf,
I would walk right up to you,
I'd introduce myself.
-Hmm.
-Yeah, totally.
Actually, you know what,
there's a really
great place downtown...
Macasca Coffee.
I think you would meet
someone really great there.
Yeah. You know,
I should do that.
Yeah, yeah.
You should, actually.
It's got really good lattes.
[suspenseful music playing]
Shoot!
-Um...
-What?
Uh, come here. Come here.
Okay, I-I need you
to do me a favor, okay?
All right, well,
what do you need me to do?
-Pretend to be my boyfriend.
-[Toni] Hey!
-All right. What?
-Please, just be my boyfriend.
-Just for a minute,
just for a second, okay?
-Yeah.
[Toni] Hey, yo!
Yo, Livs!
Hey!
Is this guy bothering you?
Uh, no.
Toni, actually,
this is my, uh...
boyfriend, Alex.
-[Alex] Yep.
-Boyfriend?
-[Olivia] Yep.
-What about us?
Toni, there never was an "us,"
and there never will be.
All right.
Toni with an "i."
Alex with an "x." Mm!
[clicks tongue]
-Ain't that the truth?
-Okay.
Boyfriend, huh?
Yeah, mm-hmm.
That weren't the vibes you were
giving me the other night.
There were no "vibes."
None, zero.
Zero vibes, okay?
Whatever.
All right, come on, Waffles.
We'll see you back
at the apartment, all right?
I got more vibes for you.
-[Alex chuckles]
-Oh, hey, Liv, when you're
done with your boyfriend,
come see your manfriend.
You know where I live. 102.
[clicks tongue] Come on, girl.
Yo, Tina! Nice!
-Okay, Toni with an "i,"
I have to know.
-Look, I can explain everything.
He lives
in my friend's apartment
and he thinks he's in love
with every single woman
he meets.
-Every single one.
-Oh, yeah, sure, sure.
Whatever you say.
-Jerk.
-Ow!
Hey, is that any way
to treat your new boyfriend?
Come on!
[upbeat music playing]
It's so hard to stay
On top of the world
When the world keeps
Telling you
Who you should be
Mm-hmm
Oh
Pay attention, now
I ain't gonna stop it
Stop it
Honey, everything you need
Is in your pocket
Darling, this is what
You've been waiting for
When it all comes in
Don't you let it go
Honey, this is all
That you want and more
When you open your mind
And open the front door
Good morning, Oscar.
I made cookies.
I don't know if you noticed,
but I'm not supposed to eat
that stuff,
orders from the doctor.
[whispering] I won't tell.
Parents, make sure that
you're checking the spelling
on each of those
family trees, okay?
-[sighs]
-Kira, how's it going?
If I have to look
at one more family tree
scribbled in crayon...
[whispering] ...I'll scream.
Listen, I feel your pain.
Last week,
I had double the numbers,
and I had two twins that I swear
were out to murder me.
[scoffs] I bet they're not
as bad as those little
devils over there.
Oh, they look kind of cute.
-[Kira] Hmm-mm-mm.
-[Olivia] No? Okay.
So, do you want to teach
my next family tree class?
-[clicks tongue]
-Girl, you're good...
[whispering]
...but not that good.
Just kidding.
You gotta let it go
Just let it happen
Start a cycle
A chain reaction...
Whoa!
The Bailey family
heritage chest,
I need to know everything.
Everything?
-Everything.
-[sighs]
When you open your mind
And open the front door
This is what
You've been waiting for
When it all comes in
You can let it go
Honey, this is all
That you want and more
When you open your mind
And open the front door
Open your mind and open
The front door
Open your mind
And open the front door
So, open your mind and open
The front door
[Becca] Almost there, Mom.
[Mike] Becca,
stop rushing her, she's old.
When I get my strength back,
I will be shoving you two
off the steps.
-Yes, you will.
-Yes, you will, Mom.
Come on.
[Alex] Pretty incredible, right?
[Olivia]
I have seen pictures, but...
they don't do it justice.
[sighs] Wait till you see
the inside.
[laughs]
-[sighs]
-Wow!
Yep.
So Nana and Grandpa Frank
lived here,
up until a couple of years ago,
when he passed away.
That's when Nana
moved in with my parents.
Wow! This is amazing.
Yeah.
Oh! And this
is the perfect setting.
For what?
You'll see.
The Bailey family lineage
can be traced back
as far as the Anglo-Saxons
in Europe.
They were known as the people
who loved to journey
and explore.
It's in your blood.
Our blood.
Yes. Our blood.
Oh! This so exciting! [laughs]
Your family heritage chest
is filled with many cool items,
such as historical documents,
artefacts
and many interesting photos.
Well, we should have done this
a long time ago.
Yeah, this is really neat.
I do have one more
surprise for you guys.
In this jar is some earth
from the region of
the Anglo-Saxons in Europe.
It's like history
you can touch and feel.
[sniffling] Oh.
[sneezes twice]
-Oh.
-Oh.
Whoo! [laughs]
It almost feels like
you're really there.
Amazing, right?
Old and disgusting.
Hmm.
Hey, Megan.
Isn't this place amazing?
Hey.
Good. You got here
just in time.
We're about to take a tour.
Oh.
Great.
What the heck!
What is all over my face?!
Oh, Alex, I can just see you
and Megan and all the children
having dinner right here
at this table.
She's as sweet as a button.
[sighs] Our kids are gonna love
this place, right, honey?
-Yeah?
-Mm-hmm.
Oh.
[gasps] Mm.
[sighs]
So, what did I miss?
Megan and I were just talking
about how we wouldn't change
a thing about this place.
Right, hon?
It hasn't changed much
since I was a kid.
And the thought
of having our own kids
run around this place is...
Magical.
Exactly.
You know what, sweetie?
I absolutely love this place.
It is perfect for us.
Yeah, babe, all right.
Yeah, it's very, uh...
[stodgily]
...Harry Potter's Hogwarts,
but, you know,
in the size of a house.
Ha! Yes! That's exactly it.
I was trying to think of
what it all reminded me of,
and, pfft, picture perfect.
Yes, that's what it
reminds me of.
So funny.
[laughing hysterically]
You, you're so funny,
and she's so funny.
-You're such a jokester.
-I try.
Think about all the jokes
we'll be telling each other
in this house
once we're married.
Alex, this woodwork
reminds me of the craftmanship
that your ancestors
did back in Europe,
all the detail.
Yeah, our relatives were
Freemasons and carpenters.
Babe, didn't you tell me
that your family helped
build this house?
I can definitely tell
in the woodwork.
No, no, we never worked
on our own homes.
We always hired
that thing out, silly.
-This room.
-That one?
[Alex] Yeah.
You know, I remember reading
about your ancestors
and how they had a lumberyard
and they would sell wood
to the pioneers going west.
They did. That is how
my family made their wealth
in the late 1800s.
-Hmm.
-Sweetie, I bet
your family members
were those ones in, like,
the fancy big dresses and hats
in, you know,
the old-timey photos, right?
No, babe, my family
was extremely humble,
and they never flaunted
their wealth around like that.
Oh.
You!
[Megan] I know what
you're up to.
-What?
-You're trying to come
between me and Alex.
I can read you like a book.
[scoffs] Why would I
not want you to be with Alex?
You guys are great together.
It's so obvious.
You have a little
school girl crush on him,
and it's pathetic.
[scoffs] Alex is my relative.
-Your "relative"?
-Yeah.
He's my very, very
distant cousin.
Twice removed.
I'm not buying it.
You're hiding something.
I don't know what it is,
but I'm going to figure it out.
[coughs]
This place is filthy, I hate it!
[Tim] You haven't told them yet?
[Olivia] Shh! Oscar doesn't
know yet either.
I don't know what to do.
I just... can you please
help me?
I need some advice.
Can I have your clients
when you get fired?
You're not helping.
That doesn't help me at all.
[cart rolling]
Tim, great job
on the Bailey family.
They really loved
their heritage chest.
Yeah, everything seems
to be in perfect... order.
[Oscar] You know what's strange?
I just got
an email from Olivia Bailey
saying that her military stay
was extended two more weeks.
Now, would somebody please
tell me how Olivia Bailey
can be in two places at once?
It's my fault, Oscar.
I...
They think I'm Olivia Bailey.
-What?
-I got stuck in Kansas City,
and I had Olivia deliver
the chest to their house.
And I swear that's
exactly what I was doing.
I was delivering
the heritage chest
and now they think
that I'm Olivia.
-[Oscar] You are Olivia.
-Exactly.
But I fell or passed out
or something and, I don't know,
I woke up in their house
the next day and now I'm in love
with Alex and his family...
-Whoa! Who's Alex?
-[sighs] He's one of the sons.
And he's getting married
in two weeks,
and I have to stop him
because she's totally wrong
for him and she's just
going to take his house,
and it's incredible because
I've always wanted a family,
but it's also terrible
and complicated
and it's a lie because...
[Oscar, chuckling]
Uh, Tim, could you give us
a minute, please?
Oh, yeah.
Yeah, sure, yeah,
you got it, yeah.
-[clears throat]
-[Olivia] I'm sorry, Oscar.
I don't know what to do.
[Oscar] You can start
by telling the truth.
Secondly, breaking up somebody's
wedding is not your call.
She's horrible for him,
and I literally heard her say
she's gonna leave him
after they sell their house,
and he doesn't...
I mean, he doesn't
even like her, really.
[chuckles]
So, why is he marrying her?
I don't know, but what happens
when the family loses
their family mansion?
What happens when they find out
you're not Olivia Bailey?
[groans]
You're right.
You're always right.
You know, just annoyingly,
you're just so right, right.
Olivia, wait.
Now, I know that you've
always wanted a family.
They may seem like
the perfect match,
but the best family
is one that's open and honest.
You've always got me.
Thanks, Oscar.
-[Alex] And is
Paul McCartney still alive...
-[Olivia] You know...
[Alex] ...or did he die
in a car wreck
on November 9, 1966?
So legend has it people
have actually had
near-death experiences
inside this cupcake shop.
Hmm. Pretty lofty.
Yeah. The sugary sweetness
could take you down.
-Are you ready?
-I was born ready.
-You were born ready?
-I love sugar.
Well, honey,
prepare yourself for something
sinfully delightful.
[laughs]
-[clerk] Here's your card.
Thanks.
-Thank you.
Thank you so much, and I've got
a little treat for you.
Wow! A whole quarter.
Don't spend it all in one place.
Don't worry, I won't.
[couple laughing]
-Mm.
-Wow!
So you really want cupcakes
instead of a traditional
wedding cake?
-Oh, yeah, totally.
-Hmm.
Gosh.
You're just so easy
to talk to
and hang out with.
How do you do it?
What?
Well, you know,
take someone who's
so sure of something
one minute
and then make them completely
second guess themselves
the next.
Alex...
There's something
I've got to tell you.
Um, I'm not
who you think I am,
and...
my past is just really
complicated,
and I wanted to tell you
the minute I met you,
but then I met
your awesome family
and they were so loving,
and I just--
Just stop.
Stop right there.
Let me tell you something,
all right?
Whatever you've been through,
whatever's happened,
okay, you're family now.
Forever.
-Uh-- Oh, gosh, um...
-What's wrong?
[laughs]
Hey, guys, I love this place.
It is so cute. [laughs]
Right? Megan, what happened
to your conference call?
I was like, "Listen,
I'm getting married soon."
I have so much planning to do
and it's a Saturday
and I missed you.
[laughs] So, what are you guys
doing, what you got here?
Well, we're just, you know,
sampling some cupcakes here.
Mmm...
Hmm. Mm-hmm.
That's good.
Yep, um...
Babe, I've got this appointment
at another wedding cake shop
that's a few miles away.
I mean, their reviews
are to die for.
So we really need to leave now
if we're gonna make it on time.
All right, yep, okay, all right.
So, you can come with us,
Olivia, if you want to ride
in the back or something.
-It's really not a problem.
You should totally come with us.
-Oh, no, no, gosh.
This is your guys's time.
I don't want to spoil
anything and...
That's okay, Olivia,
I totally understand. [laughs]
All right.
Okay, uh, we gotta get goin'.
So, we need to go because
the car's running
and we need to go.
-Come on, sweetie.
-Okay, all right.
-See ya!
-Bye!
-[Olivia] Bye!
-[Alex] Oh.
Come back and see us.
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
Hey... so.
Have you told him yet?
-[Olivia sighs]
-That complicated?
I really care about him,
Oscar.
And he's so funny
and he's smart,
and he loves history
as much as I do.
I just don't want
to lose him, you know?
Isn't he getting married?
Yes, in two days.
Hmm.
It's your birthday!
Oscar, please,
please, don't remind me.
But I got you cupcakes!
Ta-da!
What am I going to do?
I'm 30 and completely alone.
Come on, come on, sit down.
Do you know how many years
I've been working
at the Noyes Home for Children?
Thirty.
[clicks tongue]
Same age as you.
I remember when
they brought you in...
[laughs] I had trained
for months as a volunteer.
I wasn't prepared
when they brought me you.
I had hoped
that some wonderful family
would come and adopt you.
You know, I prayed
for that every day.
You've always been there, Oscar.
Got you a job.
[laughs] Yep. That too.
And here.
Red velvet.
Happy birthday, Olivia.
Thank you.
Mm. I'm not sharing.
[laughs] Oh!
[sighs]
-Sofi.
-We're gonna go, right now.
Sofi, what's wrong?
I'll explain on the way.
Are you okay?
Sofi, what are we doing here?
I told you, there's a problem
with the heritage chest.
What?
Surprise!
[cheering]
[lively music playing]
Don't you pass out again!
[laughter]
Sofi said it was
your big 3-0.
We had to do something, honey.
You're part of the family now!
Hey, happy birthday, kiddo.
You guys, this is amazing,
really.
Perfect!
We're getting cake, right?
Zip it. Yeah.
Come on.
[Olivia] Hey, hey, Tim.
Is Oscar here?
He... should... be... here.
-I'll call him again.
-Okay.
Yeah, just like that, perfect.
Thanks, Mom, appreciate it.
Hey, Alex, um,
can I talk to you?
Were you surprised?
Yes, I was surprised,
but, um...
I really need to talk to you,
in private.
Sure, sure, sure, okay.
Just hold that thought,
all right?
-Please, I need to talk to you.
-Birthday girl!
Hey, just one-- Alex!
-All right, I just--
-Oh, I got it.
-No, no, no.
-[indistinct chatter]
So, right, testing, testing.
Okay, if I could get
everybody's attention up here.
I just want to say,
first off,
the last couple of weeks
have been incredible.
All right?
Olivia, when you
reached out to Mom
and you told her you
were part of the family,
we... we were anxious.
What's it gonna be like?
[sighs] But then you showed up,
and we got to get to know you,
and I personally,
I have to say,
I... I'm so glad
that you were brave
and that you were bold
and you forgave
all of our weirdness.
[clicks tongue] You brought
our family together,
and I...
I thank you for that.
Everyone,
raise your glasses up.
This one's for you, Olivia.
Happy birthday.
[cheering]
Ooh, Olivia, my dear.
I'm so happy to have you.
You have truly opened
our eyes to our past.
And-and now to our future.
Thank you.
Thank you.
-[applause]
-Thank you.
Hi.
Olivia. [clears throat]
I am Eric,
and I am so proud
to call you whatever it is
you are to us.
You are kind.
And for this family,
I just hope
you aren't having
secret fantasies
about guys in bear costumes,
am I right?
[laughing]
-Am I right?
-Come on.
[Alex] All right,
we've had a great night.
That is it for speeches.
Now it's time
to get some food.
Who's ready to eat?
Wait! Wait, wait.
Wait!
[guests murmuring]
Hey, hey, babe.
I thought you said
you weren't coming.
And miss this opportunity?
I just have a few words.
Do you mind?
Oh, yeah, go for it.
There you go.
Hi, everyone.
This is such a great night,
family and friends
gathering together
to celebrate
a very special person.
I have a big surprise
for the birthday girl.
Ladies and gentlemen,
the real Olivia Bailey.
[dramatic music playing]
This is the Olivia Bailey
who is in the Peace Corps.
She is 32, not turning 30,
and she was the one that Ellen
invited to come to St. Jo.
Please.
[Olivia Bailey clears throat]
Hello, everyone.
I'm not sure what's
happening yet,
but I'm Olivia Bailey.
Um, I apologize
for the delay.
My stay in the Congo
was extended,
and the communication was bad,
but, uh, I'm here now.
Okay.
So this is the Olivia Bailey
who was supposed to pick up
the Bailey heritage chest
and deliver it to your home,
but instead, that Olivia...
if that's even
your real name...
jumped into her place.
Did I miss anything?
[softly] Megan, is this
some kind of sick joke?
Tell us, Olivia.
Who are you?
Really.
She's right.
[sighs] My name
is Olivia Anderson,
not Olivia Bailey.
I work at Homemade Heritage,
and I would have never
met any of you
if it wasn't
for a change in schedules.
You lied to us all this time?
[Olivia] The more
I spent time with you all
and got to know you,
the harder it became
to tell you the truth, and...
you all are the closest thing
I've ever had to family,
of mom and a dad and...
grandparents and brothers
and sisters.
I'm really sorry.
Olivia Bailey...
you're really lucky
to have all these wonderful
people in your life.
And I'm really sorry
I pretended to be you.
Olivia.
It's Oscar.
He's in the hospital.
I...
What?
I don't know what happened,
but I'm going.
I'm going.
I'm sorry.
[indistinct chatter]
So, who wants to celebrate
new beginnings?
Anyone?
No?
[indistinct chatter]
[mystical music playing]
Oscar?
Um... I told the Baileys.
They know everything,
and it...
didn't go well.
And, um, I believe you.
I-I-I believe that...
you prayed for me every day,
that I'd find a family, but...
I realized that...
[sniffles]
...that God gave me you.
You're my family.
I don't know who my mom
or my dad is.
But you've always been there.
Thank you.
[sighs] Please don't leave me.
Oscar?
Can you hear me?
No. No.
Please, don't leave me.
No, don't leave...
Please, please, no.
[sniffles]
[sobbing]
I'm so sorry.
[sniffles]
[birds singing]
[Oscar] You'll find your family
sooner than you think.
I love ya, kid.
[Olivia]
I love you too, Oscar.
Olivia?
It's okay.
Don't give up hope.
-Okay.
-The time will come.
Hey.
Hey.
[sighs]
Uh, sorry to hear about
your... your friend.
Thanks.
I, uh...
thought you might like
some chocolate.
Aren't you supposed to be
getting married today?
I called it off.
I'm glad we're not related.
Because it's gonna make
what I have to say
complicated.
What are you doing here?
I miss you.
[Olivia] Why?
It's crazy, I know.
I'm in love with you.
There it is. I said it.
I've been falling in love
with you
from the very first night
we met.
And all I do is think about
getting to spend time with you.
You must not feel
the same way.
You're just standing there,
so...
I'll just... I'm gonna go.
[peaceful symphonic music
playing]
I have a confession to make.
We are related?
[laughs] No.
I only like chocolate
with caramel.
I'm so glad this worked out.
[laughs]
Okay, um...
there is one more thing
you need to know.
Okay.
Will you ride with me?
Where are we going?
You'll find out.
It's good.
Trust me.
Olivia, thank you for coming.
Um, would you mind
taking a seat?
Olivia, first we need
to let you know that
we are not mad at you.
In fact, we are so happy
to have gotten to know you.
Eh... you're not the Olivia,
though, we thought we knew.
[laughs]
I'm really sorry about that.
It's okay.
We just want to get to know
the real Olivia.
And you were right,
after getting to spend
some time here,
I'm really lucky to have
these wonderful people
in my life.
We know why it was
hard for you, dearie.
You've been alone
for a long time.
We have something
we want to give you.
We had a delivery at our house
the day after your birthday.
We were a little confused,
so we opened it.
-[man] Delivery.
Sign here, please.
-All rightie.
There you go.
[mystical music playing]
Have a good one.
Thanks, have a good one.
Hey, El, did you
order something?
[Ellen] Not me.
-What did you do?
-What is it?
Oh, my God,
is that a heritage box?
[Ellen gasps]
We were a little confused,
so we opened it.
Olivia, it's from Oscar.
For some reason,
he mailed it to us.
Oh... B-But before
you open it,
you need to read this...
this letter.
It came with it.
[Oscar] "Olivia, I am writing
you this letter
because it's time
for you to know the truth,
the details of the family
from which you came."
"I hope, after you read this,
you will understand why I kept
this information from you,
but finally, today,
all that will change."
"Along with this letter
is your very own
family heritage chest
that I've been working on
for many years."
"But please know that
what I'm about to tell you
has been very difficult
for me to keep secret."
"You've heard me talk about
my wonderful wife Millie
of 47 years."
"What I did not tell you
is that Millie and I
did, in fact, have a child."
"Her name was Nancy."
"Nancy married a prominent man
from Detroit
named Benjamin Strauss."
"Nancy and Benjamin
had one child,
their daughter
named Abigail."
"She was never married
but had fallen in love
with a young man,
his name was Paul."
"I think they had planned
on getting married,
but things were complicated."
"Just weeks after Abigail
left her romantic summer,
Paul's family moved again."
"Abigail never did
find out where."
"And shortly after,
Abigail learned
that she was pregnant
with you."
"Olivia,
I am your great grandfather."
"Abigail was your mother."
"And being from
a strict prominent family,
Abigail was forced to put
the child up for adoption."
[Abigail sighs]
"Secretly she was
determined to find you again,
wherever you ended up."
"And so she left you
with half of her necklace."
"Engraved are the initials
to your real name, O-S,
Olivia Strauss."
"Your mother
loved you so much."
"Leaving you and
abandoning her only child
was the most painful thing
Abigail had ever endured."
"She was escorted back to
Detroit with her mother Nancy
and my wife Millie."
"But tragically they were
in a car accident."
"All three women died."
"My deep loss
was unbearable."
"But the one thing
that kept me alive was you."
"Abigail's father Benjamin
agreed
that on your 30th birthday,
I could reveal to you
your true identity,
and in exchange
for my prolonged silence,
he promised to give Abigail's
portion of the family
inheritance to you."
"I know it's been difficult
growing up
not knowing where you belong,
but please know that I have
loved you every day,
and though I've tried my best
to be a father figure...
[clicks tongue] ...I know
you've always felt abandoned."
"Most recently,
using your DNA results,
I was able to identify
your biological father Paul."
"He still does not know
of your birth."
"But I have been trying
to reach him."
"I am grateful to God
that he allowed me
to spend so much time
with you,
and I'm proud
of what an incredible woman
you've become."
"I hope to spend
any time I have left
helping you discover
your long-lost family."
"Your loving great grandpa,
Oscar."
Olivia, we now share your pain.
You're not alone.
And we are going to pick up
where Oscar left off.
[sighs] There is one more thing.
Are they here yet?
I got a text,
they just pulled up.
We found him.
What?
We called him, and he wanted
to come immediately.
[gasps]
He's outside,
and he wants to meet you.
Do you want to meet him?
Are you sure it's him?
Thanks. Have a good one.
[mystical music playing]
Are you Olivia?
Are you...
are you Paul?
Are you...
are you my dad?
I don't know what to say.
Uh... how old are you now?
I, um... I just turned 30.
I just can't believe it.
You look just like her.
Abigail, your mom.
I've been waiting for you
my whole life.
I have been searching
and I have been looking
and I...
I just...
What happened?
Why did you leave me?
I didn't know.
I didn't know.
I'm sorry.
Listen to me.
I will never, never
let you go again.
Oh, I love you.
Oh, Olivia.
I love you.
I'm sorry.
I just have so many questions.
How old are you?
[clicks tongue] 58.
[Olivia laughs softly]
Oh, um...
And I have some people
I want you to meet.
Is this your family?
My new family.
You want to meet them?
Yeah.
[narrator] Ah!
Yep, that was it.
That was the first day
Olivia finally found
her family,
and even her own
family heritage chest,
which started her on
a new journey,
but that's
someone else's department.
[sighs] Mm.
I love you, and I love you.
It just goes to show you,
in a city where people pray
for miracles every day,
if you're paying attention,
you may just happen to see one.
[chuckles softly]
[Jessie Villa playing
"Summer Love"]
Wait for me
Keep watching you
When you leave
Something new
Keep hoping
You feel this too
Holding on and on
And on and on
Hoping I can get
To know you better
Living in sweet suburbia
Some fine is all we want
Mm-mm
Two kids come alive
In a night rush
I'll be the girl next door
You be my summer crush
Yeah, I think you should
Come and pick me up
'Cause nothing feels
As right as summer love
Move so fast
Here's hoping this night
Will last
Just let go
We're spinning
With our eyes closed
Holding on and on
And on and on
Hoping I can get
To know you better
Living in sweet suburbia
Some fine is all we want
Mm-mm
Two kids come alive
In a night rush
I'll be the girl next door
You be my summer crush
Yeah, I think you should
Come and pick me up
'Cause nothing feels
As right as summer love
'Cause nothing feels
As right as summer love
[new cheerful song playing]