All Aboard for Love (2023) Movie Script
Thanks, Joel.
Morning, Hank!
Beautiful day to
be alive, Alison!
Ah, I can't argue with that!
You had a good catch today.
You must have been
up bright and early.
Early birds get the fish.
Or something like that.
Thanks for taking me out, Hank.
Sure.
Ah, yeah. There he goes.
That is one busy guy.
Yeah, well, you've been a
little busy yourself, huh?
I've come by the
restaurant a few times
and you haven't been there.
Well, fish and chips
wait for no man...
Er woman.
You know what I'm saying.
What I think you're
saying is that
you don't want to
talk about it.
Look Hank, it's official, okay?
My parents have retired
and sailed off to their
dream destination.
And I'm almost finished wrapping
business up with the new owners.
I still don't see why you
don't want to take over.
Well, first my parents need
their nest egg to travel.
And second, third and fourth, I
have travel dreams of my own.
Well take it from
this old sea dog,
I've sailed all over the
world and nothing compares
to what we have right
here in Otter's Port.
Maybe for you, Hank.
But, I still want to
see it for myself.
Maybe everything you
need is right here.
You just can't see it.
Uh hmm. Well, I'll take that und
Well this wise man is going
to get this fish in batter
before the noon
crowd gets restless.
I still want to talk about
the hand over details.
You know, and introduce
you to the new manager.
I don't like new people.
Alison!
Oh, perfect timing.
Can I get a rain check?
I promise I'll make nice
with this new manager,
but I may have to pull a few of
in the meantime.
Well, you're going to
need a bigger boat, Hank.
Hey Roger.
I was just going to do a
quick eyeball of the boats
so we can verify
the launches today.
I need to be included, okay? You
Aye aye, Captain.
Uh, Daniella...
We don't enough boats
launching this morning,
so I'm thinking we push the
ones from this afternoon
and then that way we'd actually
Twenty-five seasons, Roger.
That's how long I've
been launching boats.
Okay, well I'm supposed to be
overseeing all of that now,
Daniella. So...
All I'm saying is that
if we're a little bit more
efficient, we can half
the amount of time
for the same
amount of boats.
She has been putting boats in
and out of dry dock for years.
Okay? She takes the time
she needs to do it properly.
Excuse me. Who do I talk to
about getting my boat out?
Okay, so what's next?
Oh, the All Aboard.
Ah, right. The All Aboard.
Right.
Yeah, I know that boat
better than anyone.
She's been here
as long as I have.
And she's one of my favorites.
Well, good, because she belongs
to some very important people.
Uh hmm. Yeah!
Clearly, so important
they don't have time
to take out a beautiful
classic like her.
You know, just some people take
everything in life for granted.
Guilty.
But hey, don't let me
interrupt your work.
I'm anxious to get that
boat out on the water.
I've been so busy lately,
being important and all.
Mr. Cartwright!
We unfortunately
have not been able
to get your boat in
the water just yet.
We didn't know that you
were going to be so...
So early.
I, I didn't mean that
how it sounded, you know.
You know, it's just most people,
after a while, they,
they sell it. So...
- Right.
- Yeah.
I'm Roger.
I'm the new manager here.
This is Alison. She's
the outgoing manager.
Nice to meet you,
Outgoing Alison.
I'm just part of the
old management. Yeah.
We retired.
Oh. Well, I got to say you
look great for your age.
No. No no no no no, not me.
My parents retired.
No no no no no no, not me.
Far from it.
I'm actually going
to crew a boat
that's crossing the
Atlantic this summer.
It starts in Florida, and
then over to the Caribbean,
and to the Mediterranean?
- The Atlantic.
- Yeah.
So, ah, but, you
know, enough about me.
Let's get you signed off
in the office, right.
Roger? Roger...
Ah, like she... Yeah.
- Great day!
- Yeah.
So, your boat's been the
subject of myth around here
for a long time.
Uh oh. A good one
or a tragic one?
A puzzling one.
So what brings you back?
Are these official
boat launch questions?
I guess I'm just curious.
I've watched that boat sit
lonely at the dock for years.
I always wondered
why nobody ever came.
Hmm. That is strange.
The Cartwrights aren't
typically so neglectful.
I guess if you knew my parents y
They have more vacation
homes than they can remember
and more often than
not, they go unused.
But, I have a lot of fond
memories of this place
from when I was a kid so
I thought I'd spend some
time here this summer.
Maybe try staying in one place
a little while. You know?
I know all about that.
I've been in Otter's Port
since I was 10 years old.
My parents fell in
love with the marina
when we come here on
a family vacation.
It was for sale and
so they bought it.
And I've been here ever since.
That sounds like paradise.
Yeah, it was great.
I do love this place, it's just
nothing compares to the feeling
I get from the
glimpse of open water.
It's like taking a big breath.
And I'm looking forward
to pulling up anchor
and getting out
on the ocean.
Yeah, you mentioned that.
When do you leave?
Three weeks.
I leave the day after
I hand over the marina.
Well I hope to see you
around till then, Alison.
Nice to meet you, Joel.
Hey man.
You know you can always daisy
chain that to keep it tidy.
No idea what that means.
It's all right.
I'll show you.
So, they call this
a chain sinnet.
It's used for
condensing extra rope.
You just keep going through
through and through...
That's it.
- Thanks.
- Yeah, anytime.
I'm Mason by the way.
My wife Cindy and I are
just a few slips down.
We got that 45 foot
Hunter, Sail All Day.
All day?
Better bring your sunblock.
Believe me, we're an FPS 60
couple, 30 in the winter time.
I'm Joel.
Dude, we all know who you are.
Because, I'm...
Important?
No mate, because of
the Marlowe Lounge.
Everyone goes and
everyone talks.
Maybe we'll see
you there sometime.
On weekends?
Anytime! We've got
the summers off.
Cindy's an English professor
and I teach coding.
Sweet.
It's a perk.
But I do a lot of off duty
troubleshooting around here.
The accidental IT guy?
Mostly I just turn things
off and back on again.
Usually fixes it.
Hey, actually, you know what?
Remind me next time I
see you to lend you my
Big Book of Sailor's Knots.
It's a great way to
impress the ladies.
Sounds like a deal. Thanks.
You got it.
We should really get
rid of all this clutter.
Why?
Well, free advertising.
This is our information board.
Boaters use it to communicate
and to help each other out.
We're an extended
family here, you know?
Actually?
It's a figure of speech.
I'll explain later. Yeah.
Alison!
- Hey!
- Hey!
What?
This you got to see.
It's locked.
Where did this come from?
Something tells me
your replacement
got excited about some
creative cost saving ideas.
I'll talk to Roger.
I mean, Alison, where
did they find this guy?
Has he ever even been
on a boat before?
I think I saw him on a
noodle in the pool last week.
Does that count?
No!
Just leave it with me.
He'll come around.
Joel and Jen caught
a turtle today
and were sad when we told
them they couldn't keep it.
A life lesson about nature.
Joel wants to be a
veterinarian now.
We'll see how long that
lasts for an eight year old.
Dad, I was 10!
This place i
We just might make a
summer habit of it.
Hmmm... Good read?
Nostalgic.
Captain's Log, huh?
I found it in the tackle box.
I was reading some of my Dad's
entries from when I was a kid.
Anything good?
You know, surprising?
A little bit.
My parents used to be fun.
Well, there's a lot of people
who remember your parents
being fun, around here.
This marina, it's
like a fish bowl.
Well, I've been swimming
with sharks for years,
so a fishbowl
sounds good to me.
Oh. Sounds intense.
So, what are you, hiding
away from it all up here?
I'd like to think not, no.
I just need a little distance
to gain perspective on things.
And you choose
Otter's Port to do that?
Yeah. It's the last
place I remember
feeling the ground
firmly under my feet.
Well just you wait until
you get out onto the water.
Okay, let's run this again.
You have actually given up a
job running an entire marina,
a captain so to speak,
to become a down the ranks
worker on an Atlantic crossing?
It's not as bad as it sounds.
It is a seven bedroom yacht
that we are moving to
the Mediterranean for the
family over the winter season.
Ahhh, okay. So sleeping in
a luxurious staterooms?
No. No, I'll be in the bottom
berths in the crew quarters.
Well your adventure sounds like
an old historical novel to me.
It sounds very
down market to me.
Hon, we all enjoy our
boats and the water.
And I'm sure Alison
knows her own mind.
Thank you, Adam. You know,
it is my kind of fun.
So, have you picked
a return date yet?
Never?
Thanks.
You know it's my dream
to cross the Atlantic.
You know what?
As many places as I can.
Well, you have no strings
keeping you here.
Ooh! Maybe you'll
meet a rugged bosun.
Have fun now while you
don't have a partner
or kids in the picture.
Hello? Best friend over here.
She is leaving us all remember.
I will still have wifi.
Sometimes. Maybe.
So we can video chat.
I hope.
But Robert is right.
You know, I need to, I
need to seize the day.
To seizing the day!
Seize the day!
Mmmm! That was delicious, Hank.
Glad you liked it, son.
You know, no one anywhere makes
fish and chips like you do.
Not London. Not Manchester.
Not Glasgow. Trust me.
Hey, I hope this
doesn't sound rude, but
I can't believe you're still
here after all these years.
Oh, listen.
You fall in love with a
place, why would you leave?
I have no idea.
I guess I never really
found a place to settle.
My parents are in London now.
My sister is in New York.
Pretty high-powered cities.
Yeah. But been there, done that.
I'm looking for something
more settled, I guess.
Well, Otter's Port in the
summertime has a great blend
of professionals and locals
from all snack brackets.
Hey, wait a minute!
There you are.
That is me!
Uh hmm. I remember that day.
Your Dad asked me
to clean the fish
so that you could
eat your catch.
Yeah, I remember that.
You let me use the big knife!
Yeah. Yeah, I got an
extra tip for that too.
Plus hush money so I
wouldn't tell your Mother.
Hey Skipper, did you
approve that new supplier?
What new supplier?
I'm getting complaints
about bowlines snapping.
It's that cheap rope.
No, I didn't approve this.
I figured as much.
I'll talk to Roger.
No, I'll talk to Roger.
You know that we're
going to have to handle
our own problems once you go?
Of course.
I just want to make things
as smooth as possible
in the meantime.
Alison, you know your parents
and I are so grateful that
you stayed for the hand over.
Get it off on the right track.
Well I'm happy to.
I'll be in the Mediterranean
for the end of the summer
so I'll have plenty
of boat time then.
And I am so excited for you, but
being as a yachtie, you know,
life is pretty stressful
on those 60 meter crews.
Don't play concerned
mother figure now!
It's every sailor's
dream to cross the ocean.
It was yours once too, remember?
Believe me I know the feeling.
When I was little, my parents
and I, we spent months at sea.
Nothing but the open
horizon in front of us.
I miss that.
I just feel like I've
been at port forever.
You can start using forever
when you reach my age.
And only then.
Do you remember a family from
way back, the Cartwrights?
I'm better with boat
names then people names.
The All Aboard says that the
owners are John and Helen.
The All Aboard!
So they finally came back to
claim her after all these years?
Yeah, 10.
But it seems it's
just their son Joel.
Joel... Yeah I remember him.
A shy kid, a real bookworm.
His sister was more outgoing.
It's weird. I don't
remember ever meeting them.
Well, maybe they always came
in July when you were at camp.
Could be.
I never missed a summer.
One more thing about
crewing on a yacht,
is that it isn't the
easiest place to find love.
Tiny pond to choose from.
Well, good thing there
will be plenty of fish
in the Mediterranean
sea when I get there.
Hey, Alison.
Hi!
So this is the famous
Marlowe Lounge, huh?
What are the charts?
Oh, I'm just studying
for my upcoming crossing.
Ah, the port of Calais.
Yeah, I think we're docking
there at the end of August.
So are you going
to be navigating?
No no. I'm more on the
deck side of things.
Stern or bow?
Actually, a little bit more on
the deck hand side of things.
Sounds amazing.
So you don't think I'm crazy to
take on a grueling physical job
with terrible hours,
at sea for weeks?
No. I think it will be
a great experience.
Well, you're the only one.
Maybe that's only because I
don't know you that well yet.
I'm sure there's
someone closer to you
who might be more of a help.
Well, there's, ah, Daniella.
And Cindy.
Wait! Mason's Cindy?
You know Mason?
Oh yeah. We go way back.
To this afternoon.
But, that's kind of my point.
It doesn't matter what I think.
It doesn't matter
what anyone thinks.
That's a very
refreshing perspective.
Thank you.
Of course.
It's easy to say when you
have no stake in the game.
I don't blame your friends
for wanting you to stay.
So, did I hear your parents
just moved to London?
Yeah, new merger.
But as I said,
I'm taking a little break
from the company to
figure things out.
Okay, come on.
What was it really?
A deal gone wrong,
or a bad break up or...?
No no. Not this time.
I don't know what it is
I'm looking for yet,
but I know what
I don't want.
Well, for what it's worth,
I think knowing what you
don't want is half the battle.
The life that you want
it's out there, waiting.
You just have to keep
moving in its direction.
I know it's out there for me.
Do you play darts?
Two years at boarding
school in Dublin.
Roommate was a junior champion.
Dublin?
Okay, so where
have you not been?
Let's see. There's Stockholm,
St. Petersburg...
All engines are ship shape.
I met Mason from
three slips down.
Met the outgoing marina
manager, Alison Marlowe.
The winds are very calm.
There you go.
Thank you!
Beautiful day for the
Regatta, don't you think?
Hey! Yeah.
What is it, too loud
down by the docks?
Not really. I just thought I'd
see if you needed any help.
You're here to take
a break, remember?
Okay, fine, you got me.
I'm getting bored on
the boat all by myself.
Well, you know you can take a
man out of the workplace...
Just give me something to do.
I don't know,
scale a fish maybe?
Scale a fis...
What exactly is it that
you think marina owners do?
I don't know.
Organize boats and
equipment and stuff?
Well, that is my checklist.
Okay. I'll check on
Hank's ice supply.
Yeah, how about we
do that together?
You don't think I can
handle ice on my own?
Oh, I never said that.
Oh, thanks Joel!
I'll grab a few more bags.
Great.
Hank.
Okay, something is up and I
know it's not just me leaving.
It's fine. Really.
I know it's not fine because
you just sailed right past me.
Okay.
The building inspector was
here yesterday and, ah,
I'm not exactly up to code.
Well, I'm up to code for 1992.
What are you saying?
This whole place is one big
building code violation?
It's mainly just the electrical.
And the ventilation. And the...
No, Hank, we have to
figure this out, okay.
That inspector will file a
report with the new owners.
And if we don't have a plan in
place, they could shut you down.
Roger will shut you down.
Later. I promise.
Okay, but we have to figure
this out before I leave, okay?
All right.
Well, I'm off to deal with
any other race day disasters.
Okay, but before you go...
Where does Captain
Hook buy his hook?
The second hand store!
You get me every time!
My best audience.
What am I going to
do when you're gone?
Alison! Hi!
Hi Adam! Are you
enjoying the party?
Yeah! Robert and I are.
Thank you.
I did just want to let you
know though that some people
have been complaining about
the service at the fuel pump.
Some people?
Well, me, actually.
I would like to
file a complaint.
Sure. Okay.
What's the problem?
Well, there's never anyone
there to help you anymore!
And you know how difficult
that is to do on your own.
Waterways policy is one employee
at the pump at all times.
Yeah, yup, that
may be the policy
but there was no one there
today for 45 minutes.
I'll get to the bottom of it.
Oh, also they changed the salad
I know real mayo
when I taste it!
Thanks for letting me know.
Ugh, you know what? I'm sorry.
I forgot to talk to
Roger about the towels.
I'm going to have
to make a list.
That's fine, but before the
guys come back with drinks...
Joel has been
following you around
like a cute little
puppy all day.
Yeah, he is pretty cute.
Ah, you agree!
What?
Nothing.
Look, I'm about to cross
the Atlantic, you know.
I'm going to be gone for weeks!
I know! How could I forget.
But, I mean, come on,
there's still a little time
for some on-the-water romance he
Are you talking about
Alison setting sail?
Um, I was just saying that maybe
before tackling
the wild Atlantic.
Well, you're welcome
aboard with us anytime.
I wasn't sure whether you were a
lemonade girl or a peach girl,
so I got both.
Peach! Thank you.
Hey, you think you could
afford to take a little break
from your Regatta duties?
Ah... I'm sure I can
make that happen.
Cool.
I was finally going to load
some supplies onto the boat
and could use some help.
Okay, well that doesn't sound
like much of a break for me.
But I'd be happy to help.
So what exactly have
you been surviving on
all this time?
Um, airplane snacks mostly.
Cheers to that.
Hey, is it weird we
didn't meet when we were kids?
Kind of.
Except I went to camp every
July when you were here.
So...
My loss.
Although, I was a bit
of a late bloomer.
Not sure you would
have noticed me anyway.
Pre-laser surgery.
Oh... Well, I'm not sure you
would have noticed me either.
Head gear.
Retainer.
Braces. The works.
I bet you were cute.
I'll be back.
I've never met someo
She breathes life
into everything
and everyone around her.
She's the heart and
soul of this place, but
I don't know if
she realizes it.
It can't be.
Hey are you hungry?
I was thinking of putting a
little cheese board together.
Don't worry, there won't be
an airplane nut in sight.
That sounds amazing but
I'm feeling pretty derelict
in my Regatta duties.
I admire that.
A lot of people
would be easing off
and letting new management
handle everything.
Well everyone here
is like family to me.
And you don't let family down.
Will I see you at
the dance later?
You know what? I don't know.
I still have some
more rounds to make
before the end of the
sailing races, so...
No problem.
I'll try and catch
you another time.
Yeah, I'm still here
for two more weeks.
I know.
You were amazing!
You were!
Best couple crew in
the 45 foot class!
And best couple
that didn't argue!
Hey. Congrats. That's awesome!
Nice trophy!
Hey, I was going to
make a cheese board.
Do you guys want to join?
Appetizer for one?
Kind of odd, but sure,
cheese is my kryptonite.
Well, Alison was here but,
you know, duty called.
How can anyone resist a man
who knows his way
around a charcuterie?
I'm sure she'll be able to
break away from work later
when the party is
in full swing.
And we will be
celebrating our victory.
Yes, eight years running!
They should put a
plaque up in the clubhouse
with our names on it.
I mean, come on!
Those two should enter
a dance competition.
They're way too good.
Well, knowing them and
their competitiveness,
I can guarantee they've
not only entered but won
every dance competition down
the eastern seaboard to date.
I can just picture the trophies.
Me, on the other hand,
I have zero rhythm.
Well, yeah.
I assumed that much, actually.
I mean, you can tell
just by looking at you.
Absolutely no
musicality whatsoever.
Two left feet, tone deaf.
All that.
Okay mister, you asked for it.
Come on!
Do you want to get
some fresh air?
Sure.
The nights here
are so head clearing.
The moon, the stars.
I can't remember
the last time I just stopped
and looked up.
Joel, I want to make
something clear.
You're not feeling
what I'm feeling?
I am.
But?
How did you know there was
going to be a but in there?
I am blue chip executive.
I can read a room.
It's just where I'm at.
I've signed on to a
trans Atlantic crew.
I'm closing the chapter
of my life at the marina.
I'm not staying.
I know.
But can't we enjoy the time
we have left here together?
If two weeks is all I have with
you, I'll take what I can get.
Alison, come in!
We need to tally
tonight's receipts. Over.
On my way, Roger.
Duty calls.
I understand.
Our timing is just off.
Ships passing.
Yeah.
Regatta Day.
We danced.
I'm actually having a life.
I want to make the most of the
time that Alison has left here.
What do you have here?
I just want to have an
understanding of the building
code violations so I can try and
soften the blow to corporate.
Yes, that's seems very helpful
in not thinking about a
certain boater with brie.
You know, nothing is going to
stop me from taking this job.
The ocean has been calling me
for years and I'm so close now.
Besides,
business guys like Joel they're
always chasing the unattainable.
You know, they make a
deal, then they move on.
Are you sure?
I have to be sure.
I have to tell myself
that every day, otherwise
I'll cave and then I'll be
asking Roger for a job.
Yeah, that's not the best move.
You think?
He knows you're leaving.
You know you're leaving.
Why not go on a couple
dates, have a little fun?
No one's saying drop anchor.
You know, you're right.
Why can't we just hang out?
You know? Casual dating.
People do that all the
time, I could do that.
It's totally my vibe.
Oh boy.
Hey, Alison, Cindy.
Hey. You know,
I'm sorry about
cutting it short
the other night.
It's okay.
I get these last few days of
work must be busy for you.
Me on the other hand,
all this time and I've hardly ta
Oh, you have to get out there.
The summer is flying by.
Yeah, and with all the gorgeous
weather we're going to be
having, it would be a shame to
not to get out on the water.
Well, why don't
you come with me?
We could go to one
of the islands.
Yeah.
Sure, yeah,
that sounds like fun.
All right!
This is beautiful.
I've never been to this
part of the island before.
Yeah.
I remember my parents
used to anchor off
this beach sometimes.
We called it the hidden cove.
I'd set up a tent and camp
out here some nights.
I had no idea this
place even existed.
All these years...
There isn't much
boat traffic, so
it's a perfect place
to watch the sunset.
Well, I'll have to remember
to do that before I go.
Mason lent it to me.
Right now I'm working on
my midshipman's hitch.
Next up is a monkey's paw.
Monkey's paw.
Can be used as a weight
on the end of a throwing line.
Also known to be
employed as a weapon
in hand to hand combat.
ARRR! Here it is Sweety!
In an earlier age used
ARRRR!
Oh, and if you choose to...
Next stop...
Blackbeard's pirate ship.
It's a gorgeous day.
Beautiful.
But, you know, you haven't
been here during the winter.
You take winters off, right?
Off?
You're kidding, right?
No, winter is when
we work on the boats
and study new
engine technology.
But you're not a mechanic.
Sometimes I am.
These outboard motors,
they're easy,
but inboard motor or
stern-drive engines,
they require a lot
of work in the winter time.
There's a lot of protocols
that you really have to know...
What are you smiling at?
You're cute when you
talk about engines.
Well you're cute when
you talk about knots.
I bet I can beat
you to the water.
So you went on his boat
together, just the two of you?
Yes!
He wanted to see one
of the islands, so.
Did you know about
the hidden cove?
Anyone who's anyone knows
about the hidden cove.
And here I thought I knew
every inch of this harbor.
So...
Are you seeing him again?
We're going to see a
movie tomorrow night.
But nothing is happening!
Honey, I'm happy that
you met someone.
I am leaving.
I am.
You know, it's just
fun hanging out.
But I have a time limit
and I am sticking to it.
Sounds like a solid plan.
Yeah.
I just...
Like him.
Mmm hhmm.
Your rental!
Sorry.
Don't worry about it.
I'll vacuum it out
before I return it.
Okay.
You know, this
movie is pretty ridiculous,
but I'm having
a good time.
Yeah, me too.
It's the best date I've
had in a long time.
Let's go
with best date, ever.
I'm way ahead of you there.
But why are we whispering?
We're not in a theater.
Well how else could
Daniella!
Where's Peter?
Did he call in sick?
Are you kidding me?
Roger let him go.
Who fires an employee without
asking their supervisor?
Who fires anyone
when we're so busy?
That's why the fuel pump
wasn't staffed. Again.
No kidding! It takes five people
Want to advertise on t
I was going to bring us a
spinach dip in a bread bowl.
But I didn't
have enough hands, so...
Any feedback so far?
Anything I can take to...
Enough is enough, Roger!
Charging for towels?
Ordering cheap
supplies, and now Peter!
These strategies aren't working!
Okay, the minimum fuel
charge was not my idea.
This came from
corporate, okay!
Yeah, well corporate is
killing our business.
Don't you agree
people should just
get back out on their boats!
Well, if they can afford to!
Corporate doesn't
care about that!
A classic cash grab.
You see? Our customers
won't stand for it.
This is right in line with what
head office wants, Alison.
Profitability.
He's right.
My parents only bought this
place for the bottom line.
Nothing to do with the people.
Excuse me?
Your family is Waterways?
Your family is
ruining my marina.
Waterways is under the
Cartwright corporate umbrella.
But you knew that, didn't you?
Your Mom and Dad
must have known that.
It's a huge corporation.
It's not like my parents
actually know what's going on.
Not the details. The small detai
Is that all I am to you?
A small detail?
No! I didn't mean it like that.
Look, they're more
big picture, you know?
They don't get into
the weeds much.
So my marina is just
a patch of weeds?
No! Come on.
Every time I turn my
back there's some
new Waterways
corporate initiative.
To drive away my customers
and bankrupt my marina.
But you already knew
that, didn't you?
Why didn't you tell me?
I never meant to hide
anything from you.
You didn't come back
after all these years
because of happy memories or
to help you find yourself.
You just wanted to steal some
cheap crumb of nostalgia
while you watch the
end of Marlowe Marina.
Hey.
I've been on the phone with
my parents the last few days.
And?
And they're firm
in their decision.
Well, there really
isn't much to say then.
Wait.
I came to tell you
my Dad agreed to do
an onsite visit
this afternoon.
To check in on the investment.
Look, we can convince him to
keep some of the elements that
make the marina
attractive to boaters.
The ones your
parents put in place.
We?
I know you are still
upset with me,
but believe me I never meant
to hide anything from you.
I guess I was trying so hard to
distance myself from anything
to do with the business that
I ended up with blinders on.
I didn't see what
Waterways was doing.
I didn't want to get involved.
It's no excuse.
I know.
It would really mean a lot
to have you at this meeting.
It would mean a lot
to the marina too.
Will you at least
think about it?
Hello, Dad.
Joel.
This is Alison. The owner of
the former Marlowe Marina.
Yes, hi Alison.
Hi.
I knew your parents quite well.
They're great. They retired
on a boat near Florida.
Ah! Great fishing there.
I'm sure that Bill is
pulling in some whoppers.
I thought we could
chat at the club.
We'll find you a
jacket, of course.
Thank you.
Joel, you should see the
Tharnham estate now.
I thought the castle
renovation was a debacle?
Castle?
It is a debacle. But it's
your Mother's debacle.
I'm sorry, did you say
you live in a castle?
It sounds grand, I know.
But believe me, it's not.
It didn't even have a plumbing
or heating when we bought it.
Apparently people didn't
bathe the 1600's.
I thought you decided on
Jen took it. Heaven forbid
you two should talk
on the phone live in person.
We talk. She hired my
replacement, remember?
Alison, I'm so sorry for
all this family talk.
I am just confused
and so is his Mother,
why he spends his
days on an old boat
instead of running
the Chicago office.
I asked you to come to
talk about the marina.
Alison has been facilitating
the change in ownership
and she's got
some great input.
Of course, of course.
I looked at the numbers
on the flight in.
You guys are in trouble.
I know, um, I, um...
It has nothing to
do with Alison.
She's trying to tell Roger
how to make it work,
but he's following
Waterways' protocols and
they just don't fit into the pre
which was successful.
Right. Thanks.
What was the old business model?
Well, high quality customer
service with a local touch.
Community-focused and geared
toward long term repeat clients.
Sounds quaint but
unsustainable in this economy.
No!
There are plenty of businesses
that do well on the water.
We could put up condos?
Condos? No!
Dad, you can't be
flippant about this.
It's affecting people's lives.
What people?
Alison's friends for one!
Thanks, Joel.
I got you.
But Alison, you're the
reason for the sale.
If you wanted to run
your family business,
we wouldn't even be here.
So we were going to
wait until the spring,
but with these new fuel fees,
we might as well leave early
so I went ahead and I booked
the fall cruise to Alaska!
Wow, this is what it's come to?
We can't even afford to
enjoy our own waterways.
Please don't say that word!
Oh, Waterways!
I didn't want to tell
you this, Alison,
but I can't avoid
it any longer.
Roger told me they're
considering reimagining
Marlowe Lounge into some self
serve cafeteria next summer.
I can't wait around
to see if that's true
so I took another
job offer already.
I'm so sorry, Yvette.
Me too. I really love it here
but my son is starting college
in a few years and I just
need the job security.
I understand.
This entire transition is just
turning into a nightmare.
Waterways is just this
cost-cutting machine
that just keeps dealing
blow after blow.
Well, it's not your worry.
You'll be gone soon enough.
She's right.
Just focus on the things you
can control around here.
Like bringing back
the better coffee.
I'll just add that to
the complaints list.
I'm going to go to bed.
I'll see you two in the morning.
Any headway with Joel's Dad?
No, I'm sorry.
He doesn't want to want
to listen to me or Joel.
He couldn't have been that bad.
You know what? I get it now.
I understand why he's
trying to escape that life.
I don't.
I mean, a castle in England
sounds pretty awesome to me.
You would think.
But the conversation with his
Dad just seemed cold somehow.
No, I'm sure his Dad loves him
but at dinner it just felt...
Distant.
Well, at least you and
Joel are talking again.
Yeah.
He tried to have my back but
it won't do me any good when
I'm halfway across the Atlantic.
Please don't go.
This marina needs you.
Do you know what it's
like to start out
as a female boat
mechanic 20 years ago?
You know I had to prove
myself and prove myself
over and over again
because no one believed
a girl could actually
fix their boat.
My Dad called me Daniel half
of the time on the phone
with customers because he
said it was easier to say
that his son was
working on it.
You know, I made a
lot of sacrifices
and I worked hard to get here.
You know, I headed up the
marina with my own crew.
Got the respect that I deserve.
Until now?
I'm sorry.
I can't watch this place
for you after you go.
I wish it wasn't the case, but
you reminded me that life's
too short to stay somewhere
you're not happy.
And I just can't
do this, Alison.
And now I quit.
I absolutely understand.
I believe I can turn it around.
It's nothing personal.
It may have been a
mistake of an acquisition.
No!
I think it's just the case of
my wife wanting to recapture
the love we had for this place
when we were raising kids.
I hope you can make
this work, Roger.
What's going on?
It's over, Allie.
Roger says the marina can't
pay to get me up to code.
No.
This place is an institution!
How dare you tell Hank
that he has to go.
This is still my
family's business!
Not in five days it's not.
Hank's should not be negotiable.
His place is a legend.
It's not safe!
You know what?
These Waterways' tactics,
they're not working.
You know it, I know it and
the Cartwrights know it.
But if we don't fix this mess,
they're going to rip
this whole place down.
And that means you'll
be out of a job!
You don't think I know that?
Why do you think
I've been trying to
initiate all these changes?
I'm trying to turn a
little bit of profit here!
Yeah! At the expense
of customer service.
Why do you think I'm the
bad guy at every step?
You never even asked
me why I came here.
I was at Waterways' head
office in the city,
but my wife Jenny has asthma.
And her doctor suggested we move
for fresh air and all that.
So I took the job.
But now, everything
is falling apart
and everything I try to do
to stand it up backfires.
And I've got an outgoing
manager who resents me.
And I have no idea how
to get through to her!
Why didn't you tell me?
Because I'm supposed to be
the one who's in charge!
We both are.
Yeah, well, you've got
one foot out the door.
I'm sorry that I
haven't been more helpful.
I just, I don't know
how your family made a profit
all these years.
Well, it's about
putting people over profits.
You can't lose your shirt by
paying for too many frills,
but you also can't be all
profit and unhappy customers.
So what do we do next?
First I think we need to get a
quote on how much it will cost
to bring Hank's up to code.
I already got three quotes.
It's going to be too expensive.
The electrical hasn't
been done in 40 years.
Well, we'll just redo the
budget to make it work.
I'm sorry, it's not
going to get approved.
But, Hank, he's...
He's family.
Okay, show me how the
Marlowes ran this place.
Maybe we can save that.
I miss you.
Everyone does.
The truth...
I miss everything
about the marina.
Even my wrenches.
Does that sound weird?
Yes, but it's also very you.
Please come back.
What about Roger?
We had a good talk.
He gets it. He really does.
Are you sure about that?
Sure enough to ask you to
give it a second chance.
Sounds good enough for me.
Can you pass me that?
Did I ever tell you that
I had a sneaky suspicion
that man never
learned how to swim.
Hmm. Really?
Well, how can you tell that?
Here, let me.
Thank you.
My pleasure.
You know, I'm surprised
you're still here.
Don't you have some
space flight to get on?
Some wild boar hunt to
help you discover yourself?
The only thing wild
boars helped me discover
is my inability
to throw a spear.
Alison, I'm sorry.
About everything.
The marina, my family,
all of it.
I'll admit it was an
unmitigated disaster.
The condos, tearing this place
down would be a tragedy.
I love it here.
I want to stay.
Look, I'll talk to them.
I won't let them...
You know what? I...
I never thanked you properly
for having my back at
dinner with your Dad.
It's not like it helped, though.
You tried.
And I appreciate that.
Well, that's what people who
care about each other do, right?
Have each other's back.
No matter what.
Yeah.
No matter what.
Yes! Right! Yes!
Hank!
Call the contractors.
You know, I'll be making
good money on this crossing.
And I'll happily
do more crossings
if it means that I know that you
What are saying?
I'm saying, I'll pay for it.
The renovations.
We'll get you up to code.
Alison, no. That's crazy.
You're not going to put
your savings into me.
Look. Your business, it means
a lot to this community.
And you mean a lot to me.
You're my family.
So, end of story.
Thank you for helping me
remember what's important.
Blood makes you related.
Loyalty makes you family.
Yeah, you're right.
But it's different
with her, isn't it?
She's all about this place,
about her past and
the marina's future.
But for her they're
all one, not separate.
I wish I could see
the world like that.
Maybe you need her
to show you how.
Think I have a chance?
Well, you haven't been
playing it very cool.
And she's not exactly
a fan of your family.
I don't blame her there.
But she knows that
you're not them.
You just have to show her
that you're committed.
You know, that you
stand for something.
Waterways was going
to close Hank's down,
and it was the only thing
I could do to save it.
You're spending your
savings on Hank's?
Oh, wow! You're amazing.
You know, it's weird.
I keep going over and over
it again in my head, and
yes, it was
impulsive but
it was 100 percent right,
you know?
Like kissing Joel?
What do you mean?
Has Mason said something?
Has Joel been talking?
Woah! No no no no no.
No one said anything to anyone
except for you just now.
Nice work.
And yes, it was 100 percent
right, just like that kiss.
But that was before everything
and it matters even less now
that I'm not going to be
coming back when I thought.
Now my next job is to
convince my new bosses to keep
me on past the first season so
I can fulfill all my promises.
Alison, are you
going to be okay?
Yeah. Yeah, I will be.
You know, when you were a kid,
you used to help me around
the shop sometimes.
I remember.
One time you came racing in
because you just had to show me
a little crayfish that you
found on the shoreline.
But I was just coming
around the corner
with a huge tray
of cut potatoes.
And you slammed into me!
Man, was that a mess!
You were about 11, I guess.
But then you helped me clean up.
In fact, you stayed until
every last bit of potato
was back in the bin.
I was impressed.
And I told you, I said,
Allie, now I know for sure
that you're a good person.
You helped me when
I was in trouble.
I didn't want to
accept this gift.
But I hope this also means
that now you have a reason
to come back
home and visit.
You'll always be home to me.
Good luck kid.
I'm going to miss you.
Hey.
Hey. How are you?
Overwhelmed.
I set the contractors
up with Hank.
But I just feel like
I have so much to do
before I leave tomorrow.
But... I figured I
could use a break.
Well, I know a boat that
deserves to get out on the water
every once in a while.
And I remember a
beach at sunset that
someone told me I should see.
Permission to come aboard?
But I'm driving.
I'm going to miss you.
Otter's Port won't be the same.
I'll miss you too.
I got you something.
A journal?
Yeah, along with
some sailing advice.
You know those Captain's logs?
Yeah, I've been writing
in mine all summer.
Yeah yeah, I noticed that.
But they stay with the boat.
It's not really a
personal journal.
What do you mean?
I mean, it's fair game
for anyone to read them.
Yeah.
Oh, no.
No no. But I think
it's really sweet
that you wanted to put
your feelings in there.
You know, if you
ever sell the boat,
it'll make a fascinating
read for the new owners.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
You just seem
so certain about life.
It must be obvious
when you look at me.
I'm searching.
But one thing I know is
we have something real.
Will you still be thinking that
when summer dream is over?
You'll go back to
Chicago or to London
or to some exotic locale
with your name on it.
I know you had a certain opinion
of me when I first got here.
But I'm different now.
And you're a big
part of that change.
I appreciate that.
But I've made my commitments.
This, this has been,
this has been lovely.
But as of tomorrow we'll both be
on different parts of the world.
I don't understand why.
I need to experience
something, something new.
To be out there.
Something happens to me,
every time I get a glimpse
of the open water,
it's like my heart
opens with it and
the ocean comes
flooding in.
It's a feeling unlike any other.
I think I know it.
Dad? Is Mom there with you?
There's something I
need to ask you two.
I feel crazy mixed up
with emotions right now.
You know, ever since I was a kid
I wanted to get out on the ocean
and have experiences
and adventures but
selling the marina
made me realize that
I already had
that right here.
When I was 23 I saw
a posting one day
from a group of young
people looking for
a fourth crew member on a catama
And I immediately knew I wanted
to go so I called them up.
But I didn't tell anybody, and
when the day came to set sail
I took a shift with my Dad
and I never showed up.
You told me that story.
And I don't want
that to happen to me.
But the part of the story
that I didn't tell you is,
that summer I met Al.
And we had 28 wonderful
years together,
full of its own adventure.
I guess what I'm
trying to tell you
is that I feel I might have
off loaded my own regrets
onto to you when you have
your own life to live.
My love for the ocean
started long before I
came to Otter's Port.
And you know your heart best.
All that I can say then is, when
just say yes.
- Hey!
- Hey, Roger.
This office... suits you.
Thank you, Alison.
Everything is going in the right
direction now thanks to you.
It was a joint effort.
Well, I'm off. I just
came to say goodbye.
Oh! I didn't think your
car was here until 11.
They were all booked up so the
water taxi will be here in five.
Oh. Did you see Joel?
I don't think I can handle
that particular goodbye.
We've said everything we
need to say to each other.
Are you sure? He was
just here this morning.
I'm sure if you wait a couple mi
Will you say goodbye
to him for me?
Sure.
Thanks for drafting
this so quickly.
I know it's short notice.
Yes, I'll have the signed
paperwork to you ASAP.
Tomorrow, I not on
I leave behind the one person
who showed me the possibility
of love in my life.
Joel opened my heart in
a way I thought nothing
but the ocean ever could.
Wait! Wait, stop! Stop!
Wait! Can you stop the boat! Ple
I read what you wrote.
I wish I didn't have to leave.
But I do.
I know what I want
to do with my life.
I bought Waterways Inc.
from my parents.
You did?
Alison,
I finally feel like I've
found my place in the world.
Somewhere I can build
a home for myself.
I never want to stand in
the way of your dreams
or ask you to
change your plans.
I'm making this decision for me.
Sure, Roger and I could
run this place on our own.
But I'd much rather
do it with you.
I don't know what to say.
I can't imagine my
life without you.
This isn't just a
summer romance to me.
And I think you feel the same.
How was I supposed to know
that I'd fall in love?
I love you too, Alison.
And I'll wait for you.
What do you say?
Can we make it work?
I say yes!
Morning, Hank!
Beautiful day to
be alive, Alison!
Ah, I can't argue with that!
You had a good catch today.
You must have been
up bright and early.
Early birds get the fish.
Or something like that.
Thanks for taking me out, Hank.
Sure.
Ah, yeah. There he goes.
That is one busy guy.
Yeah, well, you've been a
little busy yourself, huh?
I've come by the
restaurant a few times
and you haven't been there.
Well, fish and chips
wait for no man...
Er woman.
You know what I'm saying.
What I think you're
saying is that
you don't want to
talk about it.
Look Hank, it's official, okay?
My parents have retired
and sailed off to their
dream destination.
And I'm almost finished wrapping
business up with the new owners.
I still don't see why you
don't want to take over.
Well, first my parents need
their nest egg to travel.
And second, third and fourth, I
have travel dreams of my own.
Well take it from
this old sea dog,
I've sailed all over the
world and nothing compares
to what we have right
here in Otter's Port.
Maybe for you, Hank.
But, I still want to
see it for myself.
Maybe everything you
need is right here.
You just can't see it.
Uh hmm. Well, I'll take that und
Well this wise man is going
to get this fish in batter
before the noon
crowd gets restless.
I still want to talk about
the hand over details.
You know, and introduce
you to the new manager.
I don't like new people.
Alison!
Oh, perfect timing.
Can I get a rain check?
I promise I'll make nice
with this new manager,
but I may have to pull a few of
in the meantime.
Well, you're going to
need a bigger boat, Hank.
Hey Roger.
I was just going to do a
quick eyeball of the boats
so we can verify
the launches today.
I need to be included, okay? You
Aye aye, Captain.
Uh, Daniella...
We don't enough boats
launching this morning,
so I'm thinking we push the
ones from this afternoon
and then that way we'd actually
Twenty-five seasons, Roger.
That's how long I've
been launching boats.
Okay, well I'm supposed to be
overseeing all of that now,
Daniella. So...
All I'm saying is that
if we're a little bit more
efficient, we can half
the amount of time
for the same
amount of boats.
She has been putting boats in
and out of dry dock for years.
Okay? She takes the time
she needs to do it properly.
Excuse me. Who do I talk to
about getting my boat out?
Okay, so what's next?
Oh, the All Aboard.
Ah, right. The All Aboard.
Right.
Yeah, I know that boat
better than anyone.
She's been here
as long as I have.
And she's one of my favorites.
Well, good, because she belongs
to some very important people.
Uh hmm. Yeah!
Clearly, so important
they don't have time
to take out a beautiful
classic like her.
You know, just some people take
everything in life for granted.
Guilty.
But hey, don't let me
interrupt your work.
I'm anxious to get that
boat out on the water.
I've been so busy lately,
being important and all.
Mr. Cartwright!
We unfortunately
have not been able
to get your boat in
the water just yet.
We didn't know that you
were going to be so...
So early.
I, I didn't mean that
how it sounded, you know.
You know, it's just most people,
after a while, they,
they sell it. So...
- Right.
- Yeah.
I'm Roger.
I'm the new manager here.
This is Alison. She's
the outgoing manager.
Nice to meet you,
Outgoing Alison.
I'm just part of the
old management. Yeah.
We retired.
Oh. Well, I got to say you
look great for your age.
No. No no no no no, not me.
My parents retired.
No no no no no no, not me.
Far from it.
I'm actually going
to crew a boat
that's crossing the
Atlantic this summer.
It starts in Florida, and
then over to the Caribbean,
and to the Mediterranean?
- The Atlantic.
- Yeah.
So, ah, but, you
know, enough about me.
Let's get you signed off
in the office, right.
Roger? Roger...
Ah, like she... Yeah.
- Great day!
- Yeah.
So, your boat's been the
subject of myth around here
for a long time.
Uh oh. A good one
or a tragic one?
A puzzling one.
So what brings you back?
Are these official
boat launch questions?
I guess I'm just curious.
I've watched that boat sit
lonely at the dock for years.
I always wondered
why nobody ever came.
Hmm. That is strange.
The Cartwrights aren't
typically so neglectful.
I guess if you knew my parents y
They have more vacation
homes than they can remember
and more often than
not, they go unused.
But, I have a lot of fond
memories of this place
from when I was a kid so
I thought I'd spend some
time here this summer.
Maybe try staying in one place
a little while. You know?
I know all about that.
I've been in Otter's Port
since I was 10 years old.
My parents fell in
love with the marina
when we come here on
a family vacation.
It was for sale and
so they bought it.
And I've been here ever since.
That sounds like paradise.
Yeah, it was great.
I do love this place, it's just
nothing compares to the feeling
I get from the
glimpse of open water.
It's like taking a big breath.
And I'm looking forward
to pulling up anchor
and getting out
on the ocean.
Yeah, you mentioned that.
When do you leave?
Three weeks.
I leave the day after
I hand over the marina.
Well I hope to see you
around till then, Alison.
Nice to meet you, Joel.
Hey man.
You know you can always daisy
chain that to keep it tidy.
No idea what that means.
It's all right.
I'll show you.
So, they call this
a chain sinnet.
It's used for
condensing extra rope.
You just keep going through
through and through...
That's it.
- Thanks.
- Yeah, anytime.
I'm Mason by the way.
My wife Cindy and I are
just a few slips down.
We got that 45 foot
Hunter, Sail All Day.
All day?
Better bring your sunblock.
Believe me, we're an FPS 60
couple, 30 in the winter time.
I'm Joel.
Dude, we all know who you are.
Because, I'm...
Important?
No mate, because of
the Marlowe Lounge.
Everyone goes and
everyone talks.
Maybe we'll see
you there sometime.
On weekends?
Anytime! We've got
the summers off.
Cindy's an English professor
and I teach coding.
Sweet.
It's a perk.
But I do a lot of off duty
troubleshooting around here.
The accidental IT guy?
Mostly I just turn things
off and back on again.
Usually fixes it.
Hey, actually, you know what?
Remind me next time I
see you to lend you my
Big Book of Sailor's Knots.
It's a great way to
impress the ladies.
Sounds like a deal. Thanks.
You got it.
We should really get
rid of all this clutter.
Why?
Well, free advertising.
This is our information board.
Boaters use it to communicate
and to help each other out.
We're an extended
family here, you know?
Actually?
It's a figure of speech.
I'll explain later. Yeah.
Alison!
- Hey!
- Hey!
What?
This you got to see.
It's locked.
Where did this come from?
Something tells me
your replacement
got excited about some
creative cost saving ideas.
I'll talk to Roger.
I mean, Alison, where
did they find this guy?
Has he ever even been
on a boat before?
I think I saw him on a
noodle in the pool last week.
Does that count?
No!
Just leave it with me.
He'll come around.
Joel and Jen caught
a turtle today
and were sad when we told
them they couldn't keep it.
A life lesson about nature.
Joel wants to be a
veterinarian now.
We'll see how long that
lasts for an eight year old.
Dad, I was 10!
This place i
We just might make a
summer habit of it.
Hmmm... Good read?
Nostalgic.
Captain's Log, huh?
I found it in the tackle box.
I was reading some of my Dad's
entries from when I was a kid.
Anything good?
You know, surprising?
A little bit.
My parents used to be fun.
Well, there's a lot of people
who remember your parents
being fun, around here.
This marina, it's
like a fish bowl.
Well, I've been swimming
with sharks for years,
so a fishbowl
sounds good to me.
Oh. Sounds intense.
So, what are you, hiding
away from it all up here?
I'd like to think not, no.
I just need a little distance
to gain perspective on things.
And you choose
Otter's Port to do that?
Yeah. It's the last
place I remember
feeling the ground
firmly under my feet.
Well just you wait until
you get out onto the water.
Okay, let's run this again.
You have actually given up a
job running an entire marina,
a captain so to speak,
to become a down the ranks
worker on an Atlantic crossing?
It's not as bad as it sounds.
It is a seven bedroom yacht
that we are moving to
the Mediterranean for the
family over the winter season.
Ahhh, okay. So sleeping in
a luxurious staterooms?
No. No, I'll be in the bottom
berths in the crew quarters.
Well your adventure sounds like
an old historical novel to me.
It sounds very
down market to me.
Hon, we all enjoy our
boats and the water.
And I'm sure Alison
knows her own mind.
Thank you, Adam. You know,
it is my kind of fun.
So, have you picked
a return date yet?
Never?
Thanks.
You know it's my dream
to cross the Atlantic.
You know what?
As many places as I can.
Well, you have no strings
keeping you here.
Ooh! Maybe you'll
meet a rugged bosun.
Have fun now while you
don't have a partner
or kids in the picture.
Hello? Best friend over here.
She is leaving us all remember.
I will still have wifi.
Sometimes. Maybe.
So we can video chat.
I hope.
But Robert is right.
You know, I need to, I
need to seize the day.
To seizing the day!
Seize the day!
Mmmm! That was delicious, Hank.
Glad you liked it, son.
You know, no one anywhere makes
fish and chips like you do.
Not London. Not Manchester.
Not Glasgow. Trust me.
Hey, I hope this
doesn't sound rude, but
I can't believe you're still
here after all these years.
Oh, listen.
You fall in love with a
place, why would you leave?
I have no idea.
I guess I never really
found a place to settle.
My parents are in London now.
My sister is in New York.
Pretty high-powered cities.
Yeah. But been there, done that.
I'm looking for something
more settled, I guess.
Well, Otter's Port in the
summertime has a great blend
of professionals and locals
from all snack brackets.
Hey, wait a minute!
There you are.
That is me!
Uh hmm. I remember that day.
Your Dad asked me
to clean the fish
so that you could
eat your catch.
Yeah, I remember that.
You let me use the big knife!
Yeah. Yeah, I got an
extra tip for that too.
Plus hush money so I
wouldn't tell your Mother.
Hey Skipper, did you
approve that new supplier?
What new supplier?
I'm getting complaints
about bowlines snapping.
It's that cheap rope.
No, I didn't approve this.
I figured as much.
I'll talk to Roger.
No, I'll talk to Roger.
You know that we're
going to have to handle
our own problems once you go?
Of course.
I just want to make things
as smooth as possible
in the meantime.
Alison, you know your parents
and I are so grateful that
you stayed for the hand over.
Get it off on the right track.
Well I'm happy to.
I'll be in the Mediterranean
for the end of the summer
so I'll have plenty
of boat time then.
And I am so excited for you, but
being as a yachtie, you know,
life is pretty stressful
on those 60 meter crews.
Don't play concerned
mother figure now!
It's every sailor's
dream to cross the ocean.
It was yours once too, remember?
Believe me I know the feeling.
When I was little, my parents
and I, we spent months at sea.
Nothing but the open
horizon in front of us.
I miss that.
I just feel like I've
been at port forever.
You can start using forever
when you reach my age.
And only then.
Do you remember a family from
way back, the Cartwrights?
I'm better with boat
names then people names.
The All Aboard says that the
owners are John and Helen.
The All Aboard!
So they finally came back to
claim her after all these years?
Yeah, 10.
But it seems it's
just their son Joel.
Joel... Yeah I remember him.
A shy kid, a real bookworm.
His sister was more outgoing.
It's weird. I don't
remember ever meeting them.
Well, maybe they always came
in July when you were at camp.
Could be.
I never missed a summer.
One more thing about
crewing on a yacht,
is that it isn't the
easiest place to find love.
Tiny pond to choose from.
Well, good thing there
will be plenty of fish
in the Mediterranean
sea when I get there.
Hey, Alison.
Hi!
So this is the famous
Marlowe Lounge, huh?
What are the charts?
Oh, I'm just studying
for my upcoming crossing.
Ah, the port of Calais.
Yeah, I think we're docking
there at the end of August.
So are you going
to be navigating?
No no. I'm more on the
deck side of things.
Stern or bow?
Actually, a little bit more on
the deck hand side of things.
Sounds amazing.
So you don't think I'm crazy to
take on a grueling physical job
with terrible hours,
at sea for weeks?
No. I think it will be
a great experience.
Well, you're the only one.
Maybe that's only because I
don't know you that well yet.
I'm sure there's
someone closer to you
who might be more of a help.
Well, there's, ah, Daniella.
And Cindy.
Wait! Mason's Cindy?
You know Mason?
Oh yeah. We go way back.
To this afternoon.
But, that's kind of my point.
It doesn't matter what I think.
It doesn't matter
what anyone thinks.
That's a very
refreshing perspective.
Thank you.
Of course.
It's easy to say when you
have no stake in the game.
I don't blame your friends
for wanting you to stay.
So, did I hear your parents
just moved to London?
Yeah, new merger.
But as I said,
I'm taking a little break
from the company to
figure things out.
Okay, come on.
What was it really?
A deal gone wrong,
or a bad break up or...?
No no. Not this time.
I don't know what it is
I'm looking for yet,
but I know what
I don't want.
Well, for what it's worth,
I think knowing what you
don't want is half the battle.
The life that you want
it's out there, waiting.
You just have to keep
moving in its direction.
I know it's out there for me.
Do you play darts?
Two years at boarding
school in Dublin.
Roommate was a junior champion.
Dublin?
Okay, so where
have you not been?
Let's see. There's Stockholm,
St. Petersburg...
All engines are ship shape.
I met Mason from
three slips down.
Met the outgoing marina
manager, Alison Marlowe.
The winds are very calm.
There you go.
Thank you!
Beautiful day for the
Regatta, don't you think?
Hey! Yeah.
What is it, too loud
down by the docks?
Not really. I just thought I'd
see if you needed any help.
You're here to take
a break, remember?
Okay, fine, you got me.
I'm getting bored on
the boat all by myself.
Well, you know you can take a
man out of the workplace...
Just give me something to do.
I don't know,
scale a fish maybe?
Scale a fis...
What exactly is it that
you think marina owners do?
I don't know.
Organize boats and
equipment and stuff?
Well, that is my checklist.
Okay. I'll check on
Hank's ice supply.
Yeah, how about we
do that together?
You don't think I can
handle ice on my own?
Oh, I never said that.
Oh, thanks Joel!
I'll grab a few more bags.
Great.
Hank.
Okay, something is up and I
know it's not just me leaving.
It's fine. Really.
I know it's not fine because
you just sailed right past me.
Okay.
The building inspector was
here yesterday and, ah,
I'm not exactly up to code.
Well, I'm up to code for 1992.
What are you saying?
This whole place is one big
building code violation?
It's mainly just the electrical.
And the ventilation. And the...
No, Hank, we have to
figure this out, okay.
That inspector will file a
report with the new owners.
And if we don't have a plan in
place, they could shut you down.
Roger will shut you down.
Later. I promise.
Okay, but we have to figure
this out before I leave, okay?
All right.
Well, I'm off to deal with
any other race day disasters.
Okay, but before you go...
Where does Captain
Hook buy his hook?
The second hand store!
You get me every time!
My best audience.
What am I going to
do when you're gone?
Alison! Hi!
Hi Adam! Are you
enjoying the party?
Yeah! Robert and I are.
Thank you.
I did just want to let you
know though that some people
have been complaining about
the service at the fuel pump.
Some people?
Well, me, actually.
I would like to
file a complaint.
Sure. Okay.
What's the problem?
Well, there's never anyone
there to help you anymore!
And you know how difficult
that is to do on your own.
Waterways policy is one employee
at the pump at all times.
Yeah, yup, that
may be the policy
but there was no one there
today for 45 minutes.
I'll get to the bottom of it.
Oh, also they changed the salad
I know real mayo
when I taste it!
Thanks for letting me know.
Ugh, you know what? I'm sorry.
I forgot to talk to
Roger about the towels.
I'm going to have
to make a list.
That's fine, but before the
guys come back with drinks...
Joel has been
following you around
like a cute little
puppy all day.
Yeah, he is pretty cute.
Ah, you agree!
What?
Nothing.
Look, I'm about to cross
the Atlantic, you know.
I'm going to be gone for weeks!
I know! How could I forget.
But, I mean, come on,
there's still a little time
for some on-the-water romance he
Are you talking about
Alison setting sail?
Um, I was just saying that maybe
before tackling
the wild Atlantic.
Well, you're welcome
aboard with us anytime.
I wasn't sure whether you were a
lemonade girl or a peach girl,
so I got both.
Peach! Thank you.
Hey, you think you could
afford to take a little break
from your Regatta duties?
Ah... I'm sure I can
make that happen.
Cool.
I was finally going to load
some supplies onto the boat
and could use some help.
Okay, well that doesn't sound
like much of a break for me.
But I'd be happy to help.
So what exactly have
you been surviving on
all this time?
Um, airplane snacks mostly.
Cheers to that.
Hey, is it weird we
didn't meet when we were kids?
Kind of.
Except I went to camp every
July when you were here.
So...
My loss.
Although, I was a bit
of a late bloomer.
Not sure you would
have noticed me anyway.
Pre-laser surgery.
Oh... Well, I'm not sure you
would have noticed me either.
Head gear.
Retainer.
Braces. The works.
I bet you were cute.
I'll be back.
I've never met someo
She breathes life
into everything
and everyone around her.
She's the heart and
soul of this place, but
I don't know if
she realizes it.
It can't be.
Hey are you hungry?
I was thinking of putting a
little cheese board together.
Don't worry, there won't be
an airplane nut in sight.
That sounds amazing but
I'm feeling pretty derelict
in my Regatta duties.
I admire that.
A lot of people
would be easing off
and letting new management
handle everything.
Well everyone here
is like family to me.
And you don't let family down.
Will I see you at
the dance later?
You know what? I don't know.
I still have some
more rounds to make
before the end of the
sailing races, so...
No problem.
I'll try and catch
you another time.
Yeah, I'm still here
for two more weeks.
I know.
You were amazing!
You were!
Best couple crew in
the 45 foot class!
And best couple
that didn't argue!
Hey. Congrats. That's awesome!
Nice trophy!
Hey, I was going to
make a cheese board.
Do you guys want to join?
Appetizer for one?
Kind of odd, but sure,
cheese is my kryptonite.
Well, Alison was here but,
you know, duty called.
How can anyone resist a man
who knows his way
around a charcuterie?
I'm sure she'll be able to
break away from work later
when the party is
in full swing.
And we will be
celebrating our victory.
Yes, eight years running!
They should put a
plaque up in the clubhouse
with our names on it.
I mean, come on!
Those two should enter
a dance competition.
They're way too good.
Well, knowing them and
their competitiveness,
I can guarantee they've
not only entered but won
every dance competition down
the eastern seaboard to date.
I can just picture the trophies.
Me, on the other hand,
I have zero rhythm.
Well, yeah.
I assumed that much, actually.
I mean, you can tell
just by looking at you.
Absolutely no
musicality whatsoever.
Two left feet, tone deaf.
All that.
Okay mister, you asked for it.
Come on!
Do you want to get
some fresh air?
Sure.
The nights here
are so head clearing.
The moon, the stars.
I can't remember
the last time I just stopped
and looked up.
Joel, I want to make
something clear.
You're not feeling
what I'm feeling?
I am.
But?
How did you know there was
going to be a but in there?
I am blue chip executive.
I can read a room.
It's just where I'm at.
I've signed on to a
trans Atlantic crew.
I'm closing the chapter
of my life at the marina.
I'm not staying.
I know.
But can't we enjoy the time
we have left here together?
If two weeks is all I have with
you, I'll take what I can get.
Alison, come in!
We need to tally
tonight's receipts. Over.
On my way, Roger.
Duty calls.
I understand.
Our timing is just off.
Ships passing.
Yeah.
Regatta Day.
We danced.
I'm actually having a life.
I want to make the most of the
time that Alison has left here.
What do you have here?
I just want to have an
understanding of the building
code violations so I can try and
soften the blow to corporate.
Yes, that's seems very helpful
in not thinking about a
certain boater with brie.
You know, nothing is going to
stop me from taking this job.
The ocean has been calling me
for years and I'm so close now.
Besides,
business guys like Joel they're
always chasing the unattainable.
You know, they make a
deal, then they move on.
Are you sure?
I have to be sure.
I have to tell myself
that every day, otherwise
I'll cave and then I'll be
asking Roger for a job.
Yeah, that's not the best move.
You think?
He knows you're leaving.
You know you're leaving.
Why not go on a couple
dates, have a little fun?
No one's saying drop anchor.
You know, you're right.
Why can't we just hang out?
You know? Casual dating.
People do that all the
time, I could do that.
It's totally my vibe.
Oh boy.
Hey, Alison, Cindy.
Hey. You know,
I'm sorry about
cutting it short
the other night.
It's okay.
I get these last few days of
work must be busy for you.
Me on the other hand,
all this time and I've hardly ta
Oh, you have to get out there.
The summer is flying by.
Yeah, and with all the gorgeous
weather we're going to be
having, it would be a shame to
not to get out on the water.
Well, why don't
you come with me?
We could go to one
of the islands.
Yeah.
Sure, yeah,
that sounds like fun.
All right!
This is beautiful.
I've never been to this
part of the island before.
Yeah.
I remember my parents
used to anchor off
this beach sometimes.
We called it the hidden cove.
I'd set up a tent and camp
out here some nights.
I had no idea this
place even existed.
All these years...
There isn't much
boat traffic, so
it's a perfect place
to watch the sunset.
Well, I'll have to remember
to do that before I go.
Mason lent it to me.
Right now I'm working on
my midshipman's hitch.
Next up is a monkey's paw.
Monkey's paw.
Can be used as a weight
on the end of a throwing line.
Also known to be
employed as a weapon
in hand to hand combat.
ARRR! Here it is Sweety!
In an earlier age used
ARRRR!
Oh, and if you choose to...
Next stop...
Blackbeard's pirate ship.
It's a gorgeous day.
Beautiful.
But, you know, you haven't
been here during the winter.
You take winters off, right?
Off?
You're kidding, right?
No, winter is when
we work on the boats
and study new
engine technology.
But you're not a mechanic.
Sometimes I am.
These outboard motors,
they're easy,
but inboard motor or
stern-drive engines,
they require a lot
of work in the winter time.
There's a lot of protocols
that you really have to know...
What are you smiling at?
You're cute when you
talk about engines.
Well you're cute when
you talk about knots.
I bet I can beat
you to the water.
So you went on his boat
together, just the two of you?
Yes!
He wanted to see one
of the islands, so.
Did you know about
the hidden cove?
Anyone who's anyone knows
about the hidden cove.
And here I thought I knew
every inch of this harbor.
So...
Are you seeing him again?
We're going to see a
movie tomorrow night.
But nothing is happening!
Honey, I'm happy that
you met someone.
I am leaving.
I am.
You know, it's just
fun hanging out.
But I have a time limit
and I am sticking to it.
Sounds like a solid plan.
Yeah.
I just...
Like him.
Mmm hhmm.
Your rental!
Sorry.
Don't worry about it.
I'll vacuum it out
before I return it.
Okay.
You know, this
movie is pretty ridiculous,
but I'm having
a good time.
Yeah, me too.
It's the best date I've
had in a long time.
Let's go
with best date, ever.
I'm way ahead of you there.
But why are we whispering?
We're not in a theater.
Well how else could
Daniella!
Where's Peter?
Did he call in sick?
Are you kidding me?
Roger let him go.
Who fires an employee without
asking their supervisor?
Who fires anyone
when we're so busy?
That's why the fuel pump
wasn't staffed. Again.
No kidding! It takes five people
Want to advertise on t
I was going to bring us a
spinach dip in a bread bowl.
But I didn't
have enough hands, so...
Any feedback so far?
Anything I can take to...
Enough is enough, Roger!
Charging for towels?
Ordering cheap
supplies, and now Peter!
These strategies aren't working!
Okay, the minimum fuel
charge was not my idea.
This came from
corporate, okay!
Yeah, well corporate is
killing our business.
Don't you agree
people should just
get back out on their boats!
Well, if they can afford to!
Corporate doesn't
care about that!
A classic cash grab.
You see? Our customers
won't stand for it.
This is right in line with what
head office wants, Alison.
Profitability.
He's right.
My parents only bought this
place for the bottom line.
Nothing to do with the people.
Excuse me?
Your family is Waterways?
Your family is
ruining my marina.
Waterways is under the
Cartwright corporate umbrella.
But you knew that, didn't you?
Your Mom and Dad
must have known that.
It's a huge corporation.
It's not like my parents
actually know what's going on.
Not the details. The small detai
Is that all I am to you?
A small detail?
No! I didn't mean it like that.
Look, they're more
big picture, you know?
They don't get into
the weeds much.
So my marina is just
a patch of weeds?
No! Come on.
Every time I turn my
back there's some
new Waterways
corporate initiative.
To drive away my customers
and bankrupt my marina.
But you already knew
that, didn't you?
Why didn't you tell me?
I never meant to hide
anything from you.
You didn't come back
after all these years
because of happy memories or
to help you find yourself.
You just wanted to steal some
cheap crumb of nostalgia
while you watch the
end of Marlowe Marina.
Hey.
I've been on the phone with
my parents the last few days.
And?
And they're firm
in their decision.
Well, there really
isn't much to say then.
Wait.
I came to tell you
my Dad agreed to do
an onsite visit
this afternoon.
To check in on the investment.
Look, we can convince him to
keep some of the elements that
make the marina
attractive to boaters.
The ones your
parents put in place.
We?
I know you are still
upset with me,
but believe me I never meant
to hide anything from you.
I guess I was trying so hard to
distance myself from anything
to do with the business that
I ended up with blinders on.
I didn't see what
Waterways was doing.
I didn't want to get involved.
It's no excuse.
I know.
It would really mean a lot
to have you at this meeting.
It would mean a lot
to the marina too.
Will you at least
think about it?
Hello, Dad.
Joel.
This is Alison. The owner of
the former Marlowe Marina.
Yes, hi Alison.
Hi.
I knew your parents quite well.
They're great. They retired
on a boat near Florida.
Ah! Great fishing there.
I'm sure that Bill is
pulling in some whoppers.
I thought we could
chat at the club.
We'll find you a
jacket, of course.
Thank you.
Joel, you should see the
Tharnham estate now.
I thought the castle
renovation was a debacle?
Castle?
It is a debacle. But it's
your Mother's debacle.
I'm sorry, did you say
you live in a castle?
It sounds grand, I know.
But believe me, it's not.
It didn't even have a plumbing
or heating when we bought it.
Apparently people didn't
bathe the 1600's.
I thought you decided on
Jen took it. Heaven forbid
you two should talk
on the phone live in person.
We talk. She hired my
replacement, remember?
Alison, I'm so sorry for
all this family talk.
I am just confused
and so is his Mother,
why he spends his
days on an old boat
instead of running
the Chicago office.
I asked you to come to
talk about the marina.
Alison has been facilitating
the change in ownership
and she's got
some great input.
Of course, of course.
I looked at the numbers
on the flight in.
You guys are in trouble.
I know, um, I, um...
It has nothing to
do with Alison.
She's trying to tell Roger
how to make it work,
but he's following
Waterways' protocols and
they just don't fit into the pre
which was successful.
Right. Thanks.
What was the old business model?
Well, high quality customer
service with a local touch.
Community-focused and geared
toward long term repeat clients.
Sounds quaint but
unsustainable in this economy.
No!
There are plenty of businesses
that do well on the water.
We could put up condos?
Condos? No!
Dad, you can't be
flippant about this.
It's affecting people's lives.
What people?
Alison's friends for one!
Thanks, Joel.
I got you.
But Alison, you're the
reason for the sale.
If you wanted to run
your family business,
we wouldn't even be here.
So we were going to
wait until the spring,
but with these new fuel fees,
we might as well leave early
so I went ahead and I booked
the fall cruise to Alaska!
Wow, this is what it's come to?
We can't even afford to
enjoy our own waterways.
Please don't say that word!
Oh, Waterways!
I didn't want to tell
you this, Alison,
but I can't avoid
it any longer.
Roger told me they're
considering reimagining
Marlowe Lounge into some self
serve cafeteria next summer.
I can't wait around
to see if that's true
so I took another
job offer already.
I'm so sorry, Yvette.
Me too. I really love it here
but my son is starting college
in a few years and I just
need the job security.
I understand.
This entire transition is just
turning into a nightmare.
Waterways is just this
cost-cutting machine
that just keeps dealing
blow after blow.
Well, it's not your worry.
You'll be gone soon enough.
She's right.
Just focus on the things you
can control around here.
Like bringing back
the better coffee.
I'll just add that to
the complaints list.
I'm going to go to bed.
I'll see you two in the morning.
Any headway with Joel's Dad?
No, I'm sorry.
He doesn't want to want
to listen to me or Joel.
He couldn't have been that bad.
You know what? I get it now.
I understand why he's
trying to escape that life.
I don't.
I mean, a castle in England
sounds pretty awesome to me.
You would think.
But the conversation with his
Dad just seemed cold somehow.
No, I'm sure his Dad loves him
but at dinner it just felt...
Distant.
Well, at least you and
Joel are talking again.
Yeah.
He tried to have my back but
it won't do me any good when
I'm halfway across the Atlantic.
Please don't go.
This marina needs you.
Do you know what it's
like to start out
as a female boat
mechanic 20 years ago?
You know I had to prove
myself and prove myself
over and over again
because no one believed
a girl could actually
fix their boat.
My Dad called me Daniel half
of the time on the phone
with customers because he
said it was easier to say
that his son was
working on it.
You know, I made a
lot of sacrifices
and I worked hard to get here.
You know, I headed up the
marina with my own crew.
Got the respect that I deserve.
Until now?
I'm sorry.
I can't watch this place
for you after you go.
I wish it wasn't the case, but
you reminded me that life's
too short to stay somewhere
you're not happy.
And I just can't
do this, Alison.
And now I quit.
I absolutely understand.
I believe I can turn it around.
It's nothing personal.
It may have been a
mistake of an acquisition.
No!
I think it's just the case of
my wife wanting to recapture
the love we had for this place
when we were raising kids.
I hope you can make
this work, Roger.
What's going on?
It's over, Allie.
Roger says the marina can't
pay to get me up to code.
No.
This place is an institution!
How dare you tell Hank
that he has to go.
This is still my
family's business!
Not in five days it's not.
Hank's should not be negotiable.
His place is a legend.
It's not safe!
You know what?
These Waterways' tactics,
they're not working.
You know it, I know it and
the Cartwrights know it.
But if we don't fix this mess,
they're going to rip
this whole place down.
And that means you'll
be out of a job!
You don't think I know that?
Why do you think
I've been trying to
initiate all these changes?
I'm trying to turn a
little bit of profit here!
Yeah! At the expense
of customer service.
Why do you think I'm the
bad guy at every step?
You never even asked
me why I came here.
I was at Waterways' head
office in the city,
but my wife Jenny has asthma.
And her doctor suggested we move
for fresh air and all that.
So I took the job.
But now, everything
is falling apart
and everything I try to do
to stand it up backfires.
And I've got an outgoing
manager who resents me.
And I have no idea how
to get through to her!
Why didn't you tell me?
Because I'm supposed to be
the one who's in charge!
We both are.
Yeah, well, you've got
one foot out the door.
I'm sorry that I
haven't been more helpful.
I just, I don't know
how your family made a profit
all these years.
Well, it's about
putting people over profits.
You can't lose your shirt by
paying for too many frills,
but you also can't be all
profit and unhappy customers.
So what do we do next?
First I think we need to get a
quote on how much it will cost
to bring Hank's up to code.
I already got three quotes.
It's going to be too expensive.
The electrical hasn't
been done in 40 years.
Well, we'll just redo the
budget to make it work.
I'm sorry, it's not
going to get approved.
But, Hank, he's...
He's family.
Okay, show me how the
Marlowes ran this place.
Maybe we can save that.
I miss you.
Everyone does.
The truth...
I miss everything
about the marina.
Even my wrenches.
Does that sound weird?
Yes, but it's also very you.
Please come back.
What about Roger?
We had a good talk.
He gets it. He really does.
Are you sure about that?
Sure enough to ask you to
give it a second chance.
Sounds good enough for me.
Can you pass me that?
Did I ever tell you that
I had a sneaky suspicion
that man never
learned how to swim.
Hmm. Really?
Well, how can you tell that?
Here, let me.
Thank you.
My pleasure.
You know, I'm surprised
you're still here.
Don't you have some
space flight to get on?
Some wild boar hunt to
help you discover yourself?
The only thing wild
boars helped me discover
is my inability
to throw a spear.
Alison, I'm sorry.
About everything.
The marina, my family,
all of it.
I'll admit it was an
unmitigated disaster.
The condos, tearing this place
down would be a tragedy.
I love it here.
I want to stay.
Look, I'll talk to them.
I won't let them...
You know what? I...
I never thanked you properly
for having my back at
dinner with your Dad.
It's not like it helped, though.
You tried.
And I appreciate that.
Well, that's what people who
care about each other do, right?
Have each other's back.
No matter what.
Yeah.
No matter what.
Yes! Right! Yes!
Hank!
Call the contractors.
You know, I'll be making
good money on this crossing.
And I'll happily
do more crossings
if it means that I know that you
What are saying?
I'm saying, I'll pay for it.
The renovations.
We'll get you up to code.
Alison, no. That's crazy.
You're not going to put
your savings into me.
Look. Your business, it means
a lot to this community.
And you mean a lot to me.
You're my family.
So, end of story.
Thank you for helping me
remember what's important.
Blood makes you related.
Loyalty makes you family.
Yeah, you're right.
But it's different
with her, isn't it?
She's all about this place,
about her past and
the marina's future.
But for her they're
all one, not separate.
I wish I could see
the world like that.
Maybe you need her
to show you how.
Think I have a chance?
Well, you haven't been
playing it very cool.
And she's not exactly
a fan of your family.
I don't blame her there.
But she knows that
you're not them.
You just have to show her
that you're committed.
You know, that you
stand for something.
Waterways was going
to close Hank's down,
and it was the only thing
I could do to save it.
You're spending your
savings on Hank's?
Oh, wow! You're amazing.
You know, it's weird.
I keep going over and over
it again in my head, and
yes, it was
impulsive but
it was 100 percent right,
you know?
Like kissing Joel?
What do you mean?
Has Mason said something?
Has Joel been talking?
Woah! No no no no no.
No one said anything to anyone
except for you just now.
Nice work.
And yes, it was 100 percent
right, just like that kiss.
But that was before everything
and it matters even less now
that I'm not going to be
coming back when I thought.
Now my next job is to
convince my new bosses to keep
me on past the first season so
I can fulfill all my promises.
Alison, are you
going to be okay?
Yeah. Yeah, I will be.
You know, when you were a kid,
you used to help me around
the shop sometimes.
I remember.
One time you came racing in
because you just had to show me
a little crayfish that you
found on the shoreline.
But I was just coming
around the corner
with a huge tray
of cut potatoes.
And you slammed into me!
Man, was that a mess!
You were about 11, I guess.
But then you helped me clean up.
In fact, you stayed until
every last bit of potato
was back in the bin.
I was impressed.
And I told you, I said,
Allie, now I know for sure
that you're a good person.
You helped me when
I was in trouble.
I didn't want to
accept this gift.
But I hope this also means
that now you have a reason
to come back
home and visit.
You'll always be home to me.
Good luck kid.
I'm going to miss you.
Hey.
Hey. How are you?
Overwhelmed.
I set the contractors
up with Hank.
But I just feel like
I have so much to do
before I leave tomorrow.
But... I figured I
could use a break.
Well, I know a boat that
deserves to get out on the water
every once in a while.
And I remember a
beach at sunset that
someone told me I should see.
Permission to come aboard?
But I'm driving.
I'm going to miss you.
Otter's Port won't be the same.
I'll miss you too.
I got you something.
A journal?
Yeah, along with
some sailing advice.
You know those Captain's logs?
Yeah, I've been writing
in mine all summer.
Yeah yeah, I noticed that.
But they stay with the boat.
It's not really a
personal journal.
What do you mean?
I mean, it's fair game
for anyone to read them.
Yeah.
Oh, no.
No no. But I think
it's really sweet
that you wanted to put
your feelings in there.
You know, if you
ever sell the boat,
it'll make a fascinating
read for the new owners.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
You just seem
so certain about life.
It must be obvious
when you look at me.
I'm searching.
But one thing I know is
we have something real.
Will you still be thinking that
when summer dream is over?
You'll go back to
Chicago or to London
or to some exotic locale
with your name on it.
I know you had a certain opinion
of me when I first got here.
But I'm different now.
And you're a big
part of that change.
I appreciate that.
But I've made my commitments.
This, this has been,
this has been lovely.
But as of tomorrow we'll both be
on different parts of the world.
I don't understand why.
I need to experience
something, something new.
To be out there.
Something happens to me,
every time I get a glimpse
of the open water,
it's like my heart
opens with it and
the ocean comes
flooding in.
It's a feeling unlike any other.
I think I know it.
Dad? Is Mom there with you?
There's something I
need to ask you two.
I feel crazy mixed up
with emotions right now.
You know, ever since I was a kid
I wanted to get out on the ocean
and have experiences
and adventures but
selling the marina
made me realize that
I already had
that right here.
When I was 23 I saw
a posting one day
from a group of young
people looking for
a fourth crew member on a catama
And I immediately knew I wanted
to go so I called them up.
But I didn't tell anybody, and
when the day came to set sail
I took a shift with my Dad
and I never showed up.
You told me that story.
And I don't want
that to happen to me.
But the part of the story
that I didn't tell you is,
that summer I met Al.
And we had 28 wonderful
years together,
full of its own adventure.
I guess what I'm
trying to tell you
is that I feel I might have
off loaded my own regrets
onto to you when you have
your own life to live.
My love for the ocean
started long before I
came to Otter's Port.
And you know your heart best.
All that I can say then is, when
just say yes.
- Hey!
- Hey, Roger.
This office... suits you.
Thank you, Alison.
Everything is going in the right
direction now thanks to you.
It was a joint effort.
Well, I'm off. I just
came to say goodbye.
Oh! I didn't think your
car was here until 11.
They were all booked up so the
water taxi will be here in five.
Oh. Did you see Joel?
I don't think I can handle
that particular goodbye.
We've said everything we
need to say to each other.
Are you sure? He was
just here this morning.
I'm sure if you wait a couple mi
Will you say goodbye
to him for me?
Sure.
Thanks for drafting
this so quickly.
I know it's short notice.
Yes, I'll have the signed
paperwork to you ASAP.
Tomorrow, I not on
I leave behind the one person
who showed me the possibility
of love in my life.
Joel opened my heart in
a way I thought nothing
but the ocean ever could.
Wait! Wait, stop! Stop!
Wait! Can you stop the boat! Ple
I read what you wrote.
I wish I didn't have to leave.
But I do.
I know what I want
to do with my life.
I bought Waterways Inc.
from my parents.
You did?
Alison,
I finally feel like I've
found my place in the world.
Somewhere I can build
a home for myself.
I never want to stand in
the way of your dreams
or ask you to
change your plans.
I'm making this decision for me.
Sure, Roger and I could
run this place on our own.
But I'd much rather
do it with you.
I don't know what to say.
I can't imagine my
life without you.
This isn't just a
summer romance to me.
And I think you feel the same.
How was I supposed to know
that I'd fall in love?
I love you too, Alison.
And I'll wait for you.
What do you say?
Can we make it work?
I say yes!