An Unexpected Valentine (2025) Movie Script

1
Good morning, New York City.
It's a balmy 52 degrees out.
There's still time
to get chocolate or flowers
for that special someone...
maybe an umbrella
while you're at it...
because we're in
for a rainy night.
But don't let a few sprinkles
spoil your plans...
after all,
it is Valentine's Day,
and you just never know
where Cupid's arrow
will strike next.
Careful, you don't wanna pop it!
- Sorry! Pardon.
- It's okay. It's all right.
Knock-knock.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Oh! I love them.
Thank you so much.
All right everyone,
picture this...
Fashion Week...
but edible.
- Mm!
- Introducing...
"What's Inside Your Purse?"
Now, we all know
that purses are a symbol
of practicality and fashion,
but here, each piece
is crafted to deliver
a world-class
chocolate experience...
with a very personalized touch.
Now, we are reinterpreting
a fashion accessory
to be a thrilling experience.
It's indulgent,
it's glamorous...
there's a hint of mystery.
Mm, so they're beautiful
and delicious?
You bet.
That is a rich milk chocolate
with mango
and just a hint of ginger.
Mm!
And now, these purses
aren't just fun...
they are the connection
between the beauty of design
and also the joy of
good, old-fashioned chocolate.
To me, What's Inside Your Purse?
Allows women the chance
to express
not only who they are,
but who they want to be,
with their very, very unique
flavor combinations.
Now, imagine gifting this
at a wedding
to your mother, a best friend,
or...
even that special someone...
on Valentine's Day.
I love it.
Great job.
You've got everyone hooked.
Fashion and chocolate?
It's genius!
I mean, any time
you want to move
from product development
to marketing,
there's a space for you.
Thank you.
I really just wanted
to do something
that was, you know,
fun and luxurious.
Yeah, but so,
what's with the mystery angle?
It sounds very personal.
Yeah, I just wanted
to play into the romance.
Everyone loves surprises.
As long as
it's with the right person.
Oh, absolutely.
You know me... I love love.
Nothing like it.
Well, here's to surprises...
the sweet kind,
and the unexpected.
Ooh, I like that.
I'll take both.
Do you have any plans tonight?
You know, now that you're over
Valentine's Day?
Hold on!
I am not "over" Valentine's Day.
I'm just...
I'm over all of the, you know,
the apps and the mixers,
and the single this-and-that.
It's just...
It's just too much.
Fair enough, but you'll still be
at the Palentine's Day
launch party tonight, right?
I... actually think
I'm gonna skip this year,
and not because I'm over
Valentine's Day... I'm not.
I just... this year,
I want to stay in my pajamas
and just order food and chill.
Hannah, I could
really use your help.
I mean, if you could
just drop by
and share your passion,
you know...
help give these purses
the attention they deserve?
You're so good
at the promotional stuff.
Maybe, but there'll be
a ton of clients there,
and you're the expert.
I mean, you know
about the designs,
the ingredients, the history.
You put all this together!
This is gonna cost you a lunch...
a very expensive lunch.
Done!
Champagne pops at nine
and just, you know,
send me all the info,
and I'll help put together
talking points.
- Okay.
- Thank you!
You say you love
my new direction,
yet here I am,
in the back of the gallery.
Not very prominent.
Don't be so sensitive.
You have to trust me, Finn...
think of it like the Mona Lisa.
You know, tucked away
in your own private area,
creating all sorts of allure,
and, hopefully,
a higher price tag.
Interesting strategy.
So, did you miss me,
or did you just come here
to check in on me?
I thought you were busy all day.
Ah, just checking on my pieces.
You've shown here
a million times.
Seven times, and all landscapes.
Just because
I want to try something new
doesn't mean
anyone's gonna like it.
Look, Finn.
This hangdog mentality
is not gonna
get you where you want.
Art...
is about self-discovery,
vulnerability,
and most importantly, belief...
and I believe in you,
no matter how many showings
it takes...
so just be here!
Yeah...
about that...
Don't tell me
you have Valentine's Day plans?
No, no.
It's not a day
I like to celebrate.
Well, this show
is the perfect distraction.
Plus, buyers love
meeting the artist.
Yeah, but I don't like to lurk
and sway anyone's opinion.
They're either gonna like it
or they won't.
Look.
Someone can love your piece,
but if they're contemplating
investing in it, taking it home,
they want to know something
about the artist on their wall.
You're good.
I'll be here.
I can't promise you when,
but... I will make it.
Champagne's at nine.
No, no, no, that's not
where the Sad Snake goes!
Okay,
here's what I'm thinking...
we start with
how we came up with the idea
for What's Inside Your Purse?
Right? Keep it short and sweet,
and then we just jump right
into the designs and flavors.
Really? Okay, good. Great.
Thanks so much.
Great.
Okay, I think this is her.
Uh, that's...
Uh, Finn?
Gabby. Hi.
Uh, this is Finn.
Hi. Wow, that was...
so fast!
Are... Are you... I didn't realize
this was a group ride.
It is, yeah.
We were just around the corner.
Hop in.
Okay.
Hey there.
- Hey.
- What's up?
- You really pack 'em in.
- Yeah!
Today, I do, but there's
plenty of room in the back,
as long as
you don't get carsick.
You know what?
It's a short ride.
Yeah, it's fine.
Uh, could you just unlock it?
Oh, yup.
You're good. My bad.
- Great.
- That one's on me.
No problem.
Thank you.
Okay.
All right. Buckle up!
All right...
off we go!
Sorry, hi...
do you two...
do you mind if we switch seats?
What was that?
I think
she needs to switch seats.
Thank you.
Finn, I think
we need to pull over.
Why? No one's getting sick
back there, are they?
No, I'm fine.
I'm just a little...
Yeah. Uh, quick game
of musical chairs, everybody.
Um, first up...
H-Hannah. It's Hannah, right?
Uh-huh.
Okay, you're up.
You can sit here.
Thank you.
Or here.
I'm super-fine in the back.
I can always squeeze
back there with you.
You two lovebirds stay there.
Here, I'll swap.
- Sorry. Thank you.
- No, no need to apologize.
Excuse me. Sorry. Thanks.
Ohh.
So, you do get carsick?
Yeah, thanks for...
thanks for broadcasting that.
This traffic isn't helping.
Might have
been your driving, too.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Yeah, my pleasure.
Oh, uh, Finn?
Yeah?
Don't work too hard, all right?
Or too late.
It can get real interesting
after midnight.
Gotcha.
Uh, I hope you feel better.
Oh, thank you so much.
See ya.
All right.
This is good.
Right here, please.
Thanks for the lift.
My pleasure.
You're gonna love
Moonlit Lounge.
Enjoy your dinner.
Thanks. See ya!
You feeling any better?
A lot better.
Thanks so much.
That was a close call,
but I'm good.
Hey, by the way, um,
help yourself
to anything you'd like.
Unfortunately,
I don't have any ginger,
but...
I have a lot of candy rings.
Is this for Valentine's Day?
Afraid so.
That's pretty adorable.
Mm... is it?
Yeah!
It's... it's cute.
It's thoughtful.
Yeah, 'cause people love
that kind of stuff, but...
don't you find the whole holiday
just obligatory?
No.
Come on. Really?
I mean, you only
have to participate
if you want to...
if it means something to you
that year.
Otherwise, pass.
You don't feel pressured
or, like, left out,
if you're single?
Nope.
So you must be
a full participant
in the love-fest.
No. I love the holiday, yes.
Love the holiday, but this year,
I'm not celebrating
in the traditional sense.
What? Why not?
I'm sorry. Nope.
You don't have to answer that.
You know what?
I actually find
a candid conversation
with a complete stranger
totally refreshing.
Same.
Let's just say...
I have put far too much time
into the wrong relationships
the past few years,
so I'm taking a pause.
Mm-hmm.
You know, making space
for the right person...
and I do believe he's out there,
and he will show up
when the time is right,
and that's what
I keep telling myself.
You? Is it...
Does that make sense?
That makes complete sense, yeah.
Uh, me?
Let's see.
Uh, well, there's a reason
that I work all day.
Obligatory holidays
don't rate real high on my list,
especially ones that haven't
been all that lucky for me.
I don't know about luck
and fate and serendipity.
I mean...
I like the idea,
but I'm just not really sure
what I think
about any of them anymore.
- Hmm.
- Lose something?
I... can't find it.
It's not here.
What's not?
Uh, my phone.
Do you happen to remember
if I had my phone
when I got in the car?
I don't recall if you had it
when you moved up here.
Uh, it's probably in the back.
I'm so sorry.
I really need my phone.
Do you mind if we pull over?
Not at all.
It could've slid back here.
- What's all that?
- My main job. Photographer.
Hmm.
- Though I am not seeing it.
- Oh!
Found my phone.
Nice!
Oh... wait.
This is not good.
Whatcha find?
Please tell me you know
who this belongs to?
No, I've never seen that.
You do realize
what this is, right?
And?
A little box...
a little ring-sized box?
Yeah, I mean,
that much I can see.
It's Valentine's Day!
Oh, no.
Wow!
This is not good.
No.
But... uh, I think...
I think we have a protocol
for this kinda thing.
You do?
For finding an engagement ring
on Valentine's Day?
That's in your driver's manual?
Yeah. Yup. I think so.
Yeah? What's it say?
Um...
that I will...
take care of it
after I stock up the car
for the passengers.
But wait.
Where are you going?
You can't
just leave the car here.
This is a loading zone.
Ah, don't worry about it.
I do it all the time.
Oh, cool.
Doesn't mean you should.
Is this gonna take long?
It should only take
a couple of minutes.
Internal report?
Internal... report.
It's all good.
It's just prompts.
Oh, love prompts.
Uh-huh. Yeah.
Okay.
Yeah. Got it.
Any luck?
Uh... kinda.
How do you "kinda" have luck?
Well, no one has called in
about a missing engagement ring,
but I'll definitely turn it in.
To where? When?
Headquarters.
Uh, not until tomorrow morning.
They're out in Brooklyn.
But the owner
will eventually get it back.
Can you hold these?
But-But... not... not today?
Correct. Not today.
But it has to be.
I mean, this ring
was clearly meant for tonight.
Tonight?
What makes you so sure?
It's Valentine's Day.
I mean, it's so romantic.
Oh, my gosh!
Ah! Yes!
A thousand times, yes!
No, no.
We... We're...
Sorry. We're not...
This is...
This is not what you think.
Oh, it...
it's her first proposal.
No, it's not.
This is not a...
Well, you two
are so cute together!
I know, right? Told you.
- 100%.
- Thank you.
Thank you!
Post that!
"Click!"
I couldn't resist.
A proposal after an hour?
You really do
think highly of yourself.
It was kind of
a romantic moment.
All right, I think
you're probably right.
That ring is for tonight.
Exactly,
which is why we have
to return it...
before midnight.
Yeah, but to whom?
Well, how many rides
have you had today?
You three and... one other.
Okay, that's not too bad.
Unless this was from yesterday?
No, not possible.
I clean out Oscar
at the end of every night.
You've named your car?
My niece named it, yeah.
So, that ring box
is definitely from today.
Okay, great.
This should be easy to retrace.
I can't retrace my steps.
This day's a beast.
I have prebooked rides,
regular rides, and deliveries.
Food. Flowers. Balloons.
You name it.
In fact, I have a bouquet to get
pretty much right now, so...
Okay, so...
so, what if it's quick?
I also have
a gallery showing at 9:00.
And I have a work party that
my friend really needs me at,
at 9:00, too,
so, super-quick?
You don't give up, do you?
Listen, I just...
I feel terrible.
Why do you feel terrible?
It was my ride.
Because...
Because someone
probably dropped this
when we moved seats...
when I made everyone move seats.
Okay, hang on.
You didn't
make anyone do anything.
You politely asked,
and either way,
it was just a quick swap.
Well, then how else
do you explain it?
- I, uh...
- Right?
We have to return this ring.
Tonight.
We?
Or you. I mean, if you don't
want my help that's fine.
I...
It doesn't matter
how you feel about the day,
but the day after
Valentine's Day
doesn't really have
the same impact.
I mean, think about it...
would you really
want your story to be,
"We were gonna get engaged
on Valentine's Day,
and then there was that
whole lost-the-ring thing."
Do you give people Christmas
presents on December 26th?
Okay.
I would do this myself
if I had a car, but I-I don't,
so, I-I can help
with the drop-offs.
I can help with the pick-ups.
So... what?
You would be like my runner?
Yes. Just to help you
make up the time
until we get this ring back.
You know, I have a feeling
it's that cute young couple.
Nate and Nadine?
Yes, sure.
Nate and Nadine.
They seemed like they were
super into each other.
Kind of in, like,
a real life, you know,
Romeo and Juliet kind of
into each other.
You remember how that one ended?
Yes, my noble fellow...
that is why we have to avoid
a tragic ending.
You really want to do this?
It's not so much about "want"...
it's more about, you know,
I think it's our...
our duty to humanity
and common goodness,
or whatever, you know?
Whoever bought this ring,
they need it for tonight.
Uh-huh.
Um, I...
No, that...
That wasn't necessary.
No, it absolutely was.
How much is one stop
really gonna set you back?
Um... it's Manhattan.
Thanks.
I mean, I don't think
either one of us
wants to ruin someone's
Valentine's Day proposal.
Come on, it will be like
a backwards scavenger hunt.
It'll be fun.
Oh, totally.
I mean, that's what I call
driving around Manhattan
on one of the busiest nights
of the year.
"Fun."
Where is
your Valentine's Day spirit?
Please?
Pretty please?
Hmm?
Pretty please?
All right, all right, fine!
Put the puppy-dog eyes away.
But you're riding shotgun.
Yes!
And, look,
I'm not trying to be difficult...
you know that's not me.
I want you to be happy.
You didn't seem happy earlier,
so, now you're in
a more lively space...
still alluring, but...
Listen, I'm hardly a salesman.
Do what you do.
You're the gallery owner.
Oh! Now you say that.
Just get here,
so we can toast your brilliance.
Yeah, you mean your brilliance?
Oh, if you insist.
All right.
Just a few more stops.
Okay, I'll keep
the champagne chilled.
Okay.
What?
This is a big deal.
Nah. I am one of many artists.
Who is clearly downplaying it.
Look, when
I'm just doing photography,
then we'll talk.
Although,
I do think I'd miss this.
I, too, enjoy chatting
with random strangers.
Yeah, you mentioned that.
Yeah, and luckily for you,
my gift of the gab
is how I know our ring owners.
Our potential owners.
Who are currently taking
a cooking class
somewhere near
where we dropped them off.
You think we'll find them?
Yes, but we do need
to make a quick stop first.
- This it?
- Yup.
All right.
What's the order name?
I'll run in.
Uh... "Lovewell."
It's paid for.
You can just grab it.
Okay.
Be right back.
Watch your step.
Order up for Daglow...
Vail, Mellusso...
McNamara!
It's right over here.
Uh, Lovewell?
Excuse me,
is there an order ready
for Lovewell, by any chance?
Yeah, I'm just finishing up.
You can't rush love.
Wow. This is...
This is massive.
Well, we want to make sure
your partner is massively happy.
Oh, no. This doesn't
have anything to do with me.
Selfless acts never do.
No, I mean,
I'm just the courier.
Yeah, my ex-boyfriend
ran off to Tahiti
to teach surfing lessons...
so, definitely not for him!
Yeah, well, his loss.
Just make sure you hold it
from the bottom there.
Lovewell's fragile.
Well, no, I can tell
she's, uh, real delicate.
Next! We have Cooper.
- Sorry.
- Lopez!
Excuse me. Sorry.
Could you just grab the door?
Could you...
Thank you.
That's not a bouquet...
that is a centerpiece
from the Met Gala.
- And it's a heavy one!
- Oh, here, I gotcha.
No, no, I got it.
I am the runner. I'm the runner.
- Just grab the door, please?
- Okay.
Thank you so much.
Okay. Well, let's see.
- Here.
- Wow!
Okay...
that is a grand gesture.
Yeah.
What do you think?
Obligatory or genuine?
Oh, I'm going with genuine.
With a hint of guilt.
I don't know if that says more
about them, or you,
for guessing that?
Going with obligatory?
Oh, 100%! Look at that thing.
How much you want to bet?
How about a free ride?
So, you have
a very cynical view of people.
What?
No, I just choose
to accept people
for what they actually are,
rather than
what I want them to be.
In my line of work,
I meet people who are
inherently good and genuine
all the time.
In my line of work,
I find most people perform
acts of kindness
out of obligation.
Mm, all right.
It's okay to disagree.
I am right about
one thing, though.
What's that?
I really think
you'd rather talk than drive.
Okay, folks.
Here comes the rain.
You all be careful out there
celebrating your love.
Watch this.
Good luck!
You got it?
Yeah, I think so.
Is this the right way?
Careful...
Careful!
Hi!
So I have a delivery for you...
Oh, my God!
Congratulations.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Okay, thank you.
You look surprised.
I'm pretty sure
you owe me a free ride
because that was
as genuine as it comes.
Does one
to a cooking class count?
Uh, nice try. No.
All right, I will admit
it was pretty sweet
seeing someone
make such an effort
when they clearly have
so little free time
on their hands.
Yeah. I like to think,
or at least hope,
that people make time
for what matters.
Like going to a cooking class?
Yes, and finding
the owner of this ring.
Yeah.
Do we really have to, though?
Do you want me
to write you a good review?
Point taken. Let's go.
All right...
Mario's Cooking School... oh!
Nice.
It's only a few blocks away.
So, do we just walk in with it,
and say, "Hey, man,
did you lose
your engagement ring?"
Well, "A,"
I don't think we should assume
it's the guy
that bought the ring,
because anyone can propose.
Fair. And "B"?
Look, I think
an awkward conversation
is better than a proposal
with no ring.
But what if we ruin the proposal
by talking about the ring?
Nah, you're not gonna do that.
Me? I thought
you were the one going in.
You said you wanted
to do this on your own
because this was your fare.
No, I-I didn't, and I do not.
No, ma'am!
Plus, you also seem
a lot more concerned
about the ring than I am, so...
Fine. We'll do it together.
All right.
Fine.
Keep watch for a loading zone.
Uh...
oh, there's one.
All right. Good eyes.
Man, this rain
can't make up its mind.
What are you doing?
Oh, gotta be ready at all times.
Is that a New York thing?
To never miss a moment?
I was raised here.
How about you?
Uh, Denver, all my life,
until a few years ago.
Oh.
You know,
if this whole thing works out,
it would be amazing
if you were
their wedding photographer.
Oh, my gosh.
For their wedding
on Valentine's Day?
Oh, dream come true!
Oh, yeah. This...
Your eyes...
Oh, no, we're too late.
I think
they're just playing around.
Why do you say that?
'Cause now
they're just making pizzas.
Oh, right.
- Can I help you?
- Uh, yes. Hi.
- Hi.
- Hi, we were...
We were just hoping
to chat with someone.
Someone?
We're in the middle
of a cooking class.
It'll be very quick.
They need to focus
on their pizza.
The crust is...
is hand-stretched.
No distractions, please.
Yes, and we-we really
apologize for that,
but it is something
really important for tonight...
to go with your dinner.
So, if we could just grab them
for two seconds,
we will be
on our merry little way.
All pizzas in!
Eight minutes starts now.
That was incredible.
You're welcome.
Hey!
Hey. What are
you guys doing here?
Oh, we just thought
we'd double back
and make sure you're all good.
"Good"?
Didn't leave anything behind?
Like a box?
Like, a teeny, tiny box?
Did either of you leave
a gift in the car
and it's now missing?
- No, no. Yeah.
- No. I don't think so.
You sure?
Uh, yeah.
So, you're not getting engaged?
- What? No!
- Uh, no!
- Uh...
- Not that we're not great.
Yeah, I mean,
we're absolutely great.
- It's just...
- It's only been four months.
We haven't even traveled
out of the country together.
We haven't even
had our first real fight.
Not that I want to fight.
- It's just...
- It's new.
Yeah, it sounds very new.
Uh, could we offer
you guys a slice, or...?
- Oh, no. That's lovely.
- No.
- That's very sweet, but we...
- We gotta get going.
- Yeah.
- Hey.
You can't interrupt
my cooking class
and leave without trying
my famous Neapolitan pizza.
Oh! Well, I mean,
I do love pizza,
and love Naples!
Then you should make it.
Together.
Oh, the two of us?
When the initial spice
in the relationship dies down...
and it does, for all of you...
you need to spice it up
by cooking together.
Am I right?
- Yeah!
- Yeah!
We're...
We're not...
About to leave without
trying your famous pizza pie!
What are you doing?
You know, I'm just making time
for things that matter,
and clearly,
pizza matters to you,
so we're gonna
make this pizza together.
All right.
Let's get to it.
Mangiamo!
Oh, it's heart-shaped.
Can you believe
it started out as Cupid?
It might've been
a tad ambitious,
but it still gives
Valentine Day vibes, right?
Oh, for sure!
- It's so cute.
- Let's get you a slice.
Oh, we-we could get it to go,
if that's easier?
No. Enjoy it here.
Thank you.
Looks delicious!
Okay, this...
this needs to be documented.
Show us the cheese!
Oh, my gosh.
Keep going.
Mm!
In Italy, we say "famiglia".
Famiglia!
Thank you so much.
It's a bummer
you didn't like the pizza.
You know, sometimes
the simple things are best...
five fresh ingredients,
no fancy toppings allowed,
just mwah.
And the perfect recipe
for some incredible photos.
Wow! This one is a real gem.
Oh, no. What is this?
Let me see.
In your defense,
I did say "cheese".
Was it worth it?
The pizza?
No, the delay?
Oh, yeah...
for that smile?
Absolutely.
All right.
So, what's...
what's next for the ring?
Uh, I guess an early-morning
trip to Brooklyn.
No, we can do this tonight.
Who else is there?
You remember Gabby?
She sat in the front seat.
We dropped her off
at the Moonlit Lounge.
Uh...
excuse me.
Hey! Hey, wait, wait, wait.
Sir? We're here.
Well, that's good,
'cause in case
you didn't notice,
it's only
a 15-minute loading zone.
Yeah, but it's only been,
like... 18 minutes.
Well, it doesn't say,
"like 15 minutes," now, does it?
No, it doesn't.
Sir, it's Valentine's Day.
Can you please
just cut us a little break?
Sir, I should be
impounding this vehicle.
I checked your plates.
You got a lot of
overdue parking tickets.
It... no, it can't...
it can't be that many, right?
Oh, it's that many.
It's more than "many".
Sir, what did you say
your name was, again?
I didn't say.
Okay.
Thomas.
Thomas...
see, the thing is,
we found this ring,
this engagement ring,
in his car... he's a driver...
and I'm pretty sure
it's my fault
that this ring
was left in the car,
and we're just two strangers,
honestly,
trying to do the right thing
and-and get this ring
back to the owner.
Well, and...?
Did you?
- Well, not yet. There are...
- No.
Still two passengers left,
but the thing is,
we're running out of time.
Yeah, and it's getting late,
so maybe we just call it quits?
- No.
- Just like that?
Well, I mean we don't want to,
but the traffic is crazy,
and we both have to be
somewhere at 9:00, so...
Yeah, like, I would be happy
to take us to Moonlit Lounge,
if it were closer.
You say "Moonlit"?
Yeah.
That's where my wife and I
had our first date.
Really?
15 years ago now, but...
I remember it
like it was yesterday.
See? That is...
That is so sweet!
I love that story. See?
I told you
it was a good date place,
even if it's a club...
dancing is romantic.
I think you could get there.
Moonlit? Before 9:00?
No. No way.
Try to keep up.
Did we just get out of a ticket?
I think we did.
I think
he believes in true love.
Easy, Princess Bride.
You know what?
I think this last ride
is really gonna kick
that skepticism right out of ya.
Yeah, doubtful.
Well, it's better
than getting a ticket.
- Whoa, whoa. Watch out!
- I got it.
I got it.
We're good.
That was a red light.
No, no, that was a yellow.
A very late yellow.
I'm just...
I'm just not gonna look.
- Just not gonna look.
- Okay.
I don't mean to snoop, but...
is this a collection
of parking tickets, or...?
Ha. Uh, souvenirs...
from some of my favorite stops
around New York City.
Can you keep
your eyes on the road?
Yes. Sure can.
What's up
with these candy rings?
Easy to eat, hard to drop,
perfect food
for high-speed chases downtown.
You know, I thought
I had a gift for gab, but you?
You got us a police escort.
I mean, I'm pretty sure
that siren is from Amazon.
Oh, the siren
is definitely from Amazon,
but that is still
really impressive.
Well, what can I say?
You know what?
I really like talking to people
in my line of work, too.
Watch out!
I see, I see.
Thank you.
Okay.
So, let me guess.
You are a... therapist?
No!
You're a lawyer.
Food product development
scientist.
Wow!
I know, I know, it's a mouthful,
but it is kind of similar.
I mean, I have to know people.
I have to know their likes
and dislikes and habits.
Greatest fears?
No, 'cause the product
is chocolate,
so if it's on people's
list of greatest fears,
then I haven't really
done my job.
Our product right now is, um,
it's called
"What's Inside Your Purse?"
and it's a line
of chocolate purses.
Is the job
what brought you to New York?
Yeah.
Cool.
Oh, no, don't lose him.
Yeah, I got it.
I'm not gonna lose him.
What?
Nothing.
What?
I was just thinking
that, you know,
you started by saying
you didn't have any luck
on Valentine's Day,
and you got a gallery showing
and a police escort
and a free slice of pizza.
Two, actually!
See?
You're right.
This has been
an unexpectedly great day.
Finn?
- Right, the road! Yep.
- Eyes. Road.
He's so nice.
Thank you, Thomas!
Right. Uh, I can just run in.
Save you some time?
No way!
We're in this together now.
I gotta make a quick call
and I'll meet you in there?
- Okay, meet ya in there.
- All right.
Excuse me? So sorry.
Excuse me. Sorry.
I'm just gonna speak
to this gentleman.
I'll be two seconds.
Hi. Wow! Busy night.
Listen, my friend, Gabby,
is inside.
She's really pretty...
had a pink sparkly dress,
a fur coat?
Can I just run in real quick
and try to find her?
No? It's a no? Okay.
Um, right.
Sorry.
Hey! Tell me
the bubbles aren't all gone?
Mm, I can't promise anything.
It's already filling up,
and people are intrigued
about your new approach.
"People"?
Okay, one person.
I have her credit card.
She left it, and-and I just...
I need to get it to her,
you know?
Gotta have a credit card!
So I'm just gonna
go in really quick
and I'll... I'll be right out.
A couple is hovering.
I think they like your work.
Are you close?
Yup. Still, uh...
aiming for 9:00.
Well, people are asking for you.
Nine-ish...
definitely the 9:00 hour.
Sir.
My friend just walked in there
with a ring box.
I can't miss this moment,
you know what I mean?
You're letting...
oh, thank you!
Thank you so much.
Mm, well, make it happen,
Mona Lisa.
I think
it's gonna be
a hugely successful night.
Me too.
Hey, friend...
any chance I could...
get in there?
Your body language says "no,"
but in your eyes,
I see you want to say "yeah"...
a little.
Hey!
Sure did take you a long time
finding a spot out there.
Well, and I had to get past
our friend at the door.
- And how'd you do that?
- Charmed him.
Gave him a 20.
Told him I was with you.
Well, look who I found...
Oh!
What'd she say?
Is it hers?
- No clue.
- You haven't talked to her?
No, I wasn't gonna wade through
the crowd without my wingman.
- Well, I'm here now.
- Good.
Do you want to take this one?
Didn't I take the last one?
Ahh... mm...
that's debatable.
Mm?
Look, we better go,
if we don't want
to ruin her night.
All right. Lead the way.
Hannah?
Oh!
No, now is not the moment.
Come.
What if it's the moment, mm?
Two things I could
never live without...
sushi and theater.
- Oh, hey!
- Hey, there.
Hi.
Weren't... Weren't you
my LaneTrip driver?
Yeah.
Yeah, and... oh... you.
You were not feeling well.
Wow, that's really
gonna stick, isn't it?
- Mm-hmm!
- Mm-hmm.
Yeah, we were hoping
you'd still be here.
Oh, did I forget something?
I don't know.
Did you... forget something?
Um, what's going on?
Is this yours?
Oh, is... Is that a...?
So, clearly, it isn't yours?
Well, it depends what's
in the box!
It's an engagement ring.
Oh!
Oh...
Oh, yeah!
Well, then that's mine.
- Really?
- Mm-hmm.
Yeah. Future me.
I'm manifesting it...
which is why, tonight,
I am here,
single and ready to mingle.
You know what...
I do think it's really important
to know what you want.
Yeah, and also
what you don't want.
Yeah. Let me guess...
you two have this
whole relationship thing nailed?
- No!
- Oh, no!
- Yeah, no. No.
- Uh-uh.
I'm in the trial-and-error
phase.
Kind of in-between
trials, really.
Mm, yeah,
and I'm, um, still kinda
working through my error.
Got a couple years behind me.
Mm. Divorce?
Like I said, trial and error.
Hopefully, no more error.
Well, a kiss on Valentine's Day
can bring a year of good luck.
Aw, that sounds like
a fridge magnet you'd have.
Yeah. I don't have it,
but I want it.
Even if it's not a real thing?
Hey, can I buy you a drink?
Me?
Yeah. I mean,
unless you're still on-duty?
Um...
I, uh, so she's...
she's flirting with you.
Mm-hmm? Yeah? Okay.
Thank you very much,
but I, um...
You cannot say no to a woman
on Valentine's Day.
Sorry, but I am still on duty,
and in a rush.
Uh, but thank you very much.
Well, good luck.
I hope you two find
the owner of the ring.
Thanks. Have fun.
Thanks. You too!
Uh... really?
What? I was serious.
I mean, no one should
give up on love,
or searching for what they want.
Mm-hmm. Says the girl
on a break from it all.
I... let's... let's go.
Okay.
Not this song!
What? Too cutesy?
It's too everything!
Have you ever
danced to this song?
No! Not interested.
What? No, no, no.
Hey, Hannah. Hannah!
Remember we're in
a rush, Hannah?
We'll be fast.
No, this is happening?
Thank you.
See, that wasn't so bad, was it?
No, not until it's an earworm,
and all you hear,
all day and night is,
"Tin... roof...
rusted!"
Okay, there are
more lyrics than that.
- Thanks.
- Mm-hmm.
Hey, thanks for even going
in there in the first place,
for staying for all that.
It was, surprisingly,
my pleasure.
I am bummed it wasn't her.
I know. Me too.
I did really appreciate
her optimism, though.
Yeah, for all things past,
present, and future?
No, for Valentine's Day.
Speaking of...
that only leaves one couple.
My first fare...
B.H.
"B.H."?
"Before Hannah." Yeah.
If you've got the time?
You know what?
I could call my friend
and see if we could...
you know, push the presentation.
You?
Oh, this is much more exciting
than trying to hustle my work
onto art snobs.
Really? Is that true?
Yeah, very much so.
All right.
You know what?
Let's do it.
Let's get this thing home.
All right.
One final pick-up.
And delivery, also?
Yes, that might be
a little squeezy.
Wait. What?
Okay, you want
to do this pick-up?
You're going in with me
for this one?
Oh... yeah.
Uh, four hands
are required for this one.
Come on. I got
the centerpiece all by myself.
Just you wait.
They specifically requested
a larger car.
You have gotta be kidding me!
I mean... oh!
This is... who needs all this?
Careful.
You're starting
to sound like me.
Oh, this is just... I mean,
this isn't gonna fit in the car!
Well, to be fair, I wasn't
supposed to have a passenger,
but I am very grateful
for the extra set of hands.
All right.
Let's do this.
Easy-peasy!
These balloons
have a mind of their own!
Let's see. Let's see.
Okay, I'm getting...
we're making some progress.
Okay.
Yeah.
- That'll do.
- I'll just hold that.
- There we go.
- Okay?
All right! We did it.
Way to go, partner.
Good job, partner.
We make a good team.
We do.
How do you feel about coming
with me on all my balloon runs?
Sure.
'Cause this would've been...
aw, I spoke way too soon!
Can you fix this nightmare?
- I'm just gonna... just gonna...
- Okay.
- Just drive. Just drive.
- Okay.
Get... back!
Am I clear?
Uh, let's see.
After this next car, yes.
Oh, no, no, wait! The taxi.
Which one?
Hold on. Wait for it.
Let me see.
Uh... okay, good.
You're good. Go.
- Go, go, go.
- Finally.
Oh, shoot.
I think
we need to be in that lane.
It's okay.
We'll get back over.
I highly doubt it.
Come on, man.
Excuse me? Hi!
Can you just...?
Let us over!
Thank you!
- Thank you.
- See?
There are good people
in this world.
Most people know how hard it is
to drive with balloons.
You're telling me.
Okay, so...
what happens now?
Oh, we document the delivery.
Say "cheese!"
Wait, what?
Hannah,
look what you're holding.
You gotta have
photographic evidence,
or this never happened.
Fine.
Chee-ee-eese!
Cheese!
Okay. That's good. Great.
All right. You ready
to meet our final couple?
Yes, but I am gonna make
one request that we get, like,
an actual legal parking space
this time, please?
Tell you what.
I'll do ya one better.
I will get you
the perfect parking space
if you let me get a coffee
on the way there.
Okay, deal.
We just have to make it quick.
Bye, balloons. Bye-bye.
Whoa, whoa. There's no rush!
We can enjoy it.
Sorry. Bad habit.
I'm used
to drinking really fast.
I'm always on the go.
So, do you always work
on Valentine's Day?
Is that par for the course
at Alouette?
Surprisingly, no.
It just so happened, this year,
that the campaign we're doing
lined up
with the holiday perfectly.
Well, that's
some serious dedication.
How do you mean?
Well, it's pretty obvious
how much you love love.
I do love love.
I say that all the time.
It's like a catch phrase.
I'm... I'm a hopeless romantic.
I mean, the whole dating thing...
I'm not so sure about.
Why's that?
So, after
my last relationship ended,
I really put myself out there.
I really did, but I-I just...
I felt like
it was so complicated.
I didn't know
which way to swipe.
Mm, yeah. Fair enough.
Doesn't sound like
you're running out
to find someone to date, either.
Touch!
But I also have work...
and no one asks me out.
Mm, so you like to be pursued?
Mm-hmm.
That is very
21st-century of you.
Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
What about you?
Would you ask someone out?
Yeah, I'm okay
with going after what I want.
Or if I find a man interesting,
I'd ask him out.
Nice!
I respect that.
But there
is something really nice
about being asked out.
I mean, call me old-fashioned,
but I like a little chivalry.
I don't think
that makes you old-fashioned.
I mean, it's nice to be chosen.
Feels special.
It does.
It doesn't happen often,
but it does.
Being chosen or feeling special?
I just...
Well, for what it's worth?
I think you're pretty special.
Thank you.
That's very sweet.
I hope it was okay to say that.
- Oof, I'm sorry!
- No...
There's this weird thing
about when you spend
a lot of time
in the car with someone,
it kind of, like,
speeds the connection along.
Um, like, I-I know more
about some of the people
I drive regularly
than I do
members of my own family.
I-I get it.
There is something
about being in a car that just...
it just feels...
I don't know, it's disarming.
It's, like, all of a sudden,
you can just be your true self.
Yes! Well said.
And these little guys?
My favorite.
Speaking about being
your true self,
I do have a confession...
I...
do not like chocolate.
Wait! What?
You make chocolate for a living!
Also, everyone loves chocolate.
Okay, first of all,
I don't "make" chocolate, okay?
I design flavor profiles
and products, and...
I'm not everyone.
I'm me.
You're a tough nut
to crack, Hannah...
but I'm up for the challenge.
I think our coffee break's
probably over, right?
Yes, ma'am.
One final couple.
This brings us to the end
of Still Life...
but we're still loose, relaxed,
and in the flow.
Let's move to a blank page...
a new space to fill
with your creativity!
Well!
Eight minutes late, but...
- What...? Oh!
- You made it.
Oh, no, no, no.
I'm sorry, I think...
No, no. What, what?
I think you've mistaken me f...
Well, you can be
anything you want to be,
especially for
these first few poses.
I'm sorry, I've... I've actually
never done this before.
For the first one,
any pose will do.
We'll start with
a quick three-minute
gesture drawing.
I don't know!
It's three minutes.
Maybe you're an athlete?
Hmm! Okay.
Or maybe... maybe a ballerina?
No, no.
Maybe the athlete was better.
Just a little more angled.
Good enough!
The timer begins now!
Oh, so I-I...
I'm holding this pose?
Brace your core.
What's a core?
Mm...
now, this isn't
about perfection.
Mm?
It's about getting loose.
Learning to make mistakes.
Get messy!
I think I've got that down.
Mm.
Just keep your hands flowing.
Yes. Time's running out.
Sorry I'm late.
Uh...
Oh? Um, but you're just...
Oh! Oh, well...
Well, have away.
Yes, thank you.
Sorry about that.
Okay, yes.
Never mind.
- Thank you.
- All right!
Okay.
New subject...
Really?
You are a natural.
Thank you.
That is very flattering.
Yeah, well...
Is that them?
Sorry to interrupt...
- Oh, hi.
- Hi.
Is this... yours?
No.
Do we know you?
Uh, LaneTrip.
Black SUV?
- Our driver!
- Our driver!
Yeah, uh, well, this...
um, this got left in my car.
Should've said yes.
I've still got the first one!
I don't need another.
47 years
and I can still make her laugh.
Aw... the best.
We're just trying to find
the rightful owner tonight.
Oh, 'cause it's Valentine's Day.
Well, 'cause it's important.
Yeah, just trying not
to ruin their night.
Well, the good news is,
for big things...
occasions,
when it's meant to be...
the little things can't ruin it.
This isn't little.
This is a grand gesture.
One of the biggest kind.
Well, in the grand scheme
of things,
it's little.
"Little" compared to being
able to do the things
that really make a connection.
Uh, doing something
just for fun...
again, together.
I love that.
Me too.
All right. Well, um, yeah,
we'll let you get back to it.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Good luck.
I feel like we should
just give them the ring.
I mean, they were so sweet.
Excuse me?
Would you mind
if I took your photo?
You'd like to take our picture?
I'd be honored.
Ah, beautiful.
You know, I get it...
but I promise you...
the ring isn't the thing.
The commitment is.
Yeah, but if they don't
have this, you know,
when they pop the question...?
It'll be okay.
And an even better story,
when they get to our age.
Yeah!
Thanks again.
Well, that was fun.
You'll find
the rightful owner soon.
Just not today.
Can't say we didn't try, can we?
I'm glad we did.
Me too.
After you... athlete.
I don't think
that'll ever get old.
What? Watching me
be a figure model?
That!
And just seeing people go out
and do what they love.
Yeah, together.
It's nice.
Yeah. Together.
Separate.
I just like seeing
people engaged.
Ah, no pun intended?
Thank you.
I mean, doing what they love,
like you, with your...
food...
product development...
- You can just say chocolate.
- Okay.
And you, with your photography?
Yeah, although mine is still
a bit of a work in progress.
I'm currently
trying out something new.
You mentioned portraits?
Yeah, which are a huge
departure from landscapes.
So, you wanted
to deal with relationships?
No. No. Definitely not.
I mean, romantic photography
is not where I'm going.
I just wanted to explore
the way that people
experience themselves
with other people.
So, relationships?
No...
Okay, maybe a...
maybe a little bit.
You know, but for all
of the love stories
out there that we see,
there are also
a lot of lonely people.
You know what?
I think some people
actually enjoy being alone,
and then some people
are just patiently waiting
to find their person.
Well said.
All right.
Yeah.
It's the end of the journey.
Can't say
we didn't give it our best.
Let's get you
to your party, Cinderella.
Wow.
I can't believe it,
but I may get you to your party
relatively on time.
Acceptably on time...
in that 30-minute window.
Hmm.
One sec. Annalisa, hey.
Did you get my text?
I postponed the presentation
like you asked,
but the editors are starting
to look impatient.
Okay, I should be there
soon... ish.
Okay...
but we have a problem.
- What is it?
- They delivered
peanut butter cookies.
Not chocolate!
Peanut butter.
Wait, who did? Your sister?
Yes! Vera.
Now, apparently, their line
is a mile long,
which is great for them, but...
yeah, and then...
they were gonna have
my nephew re-deliver,
but he fell off his skateboard,
so now his father had
to take him to the hospital,
and the caterer's already left.
I mean, she says
she could come back,
but I don't know
how long that's gonna take, so...
You know what?
I'm already in a car,
and it's on the way...
it'll just be a short detour.
Really?
Yeah, I-I can pick them up.
Are you sure?
- What?
- I know we have
a mountain of chocolate here,
but it's just we always have
their cookies at this event.
It's not gonna be the same,
you know, without them.
Don't stress. I'm on it.
You're the best!
So...
Vera's, huh?
You do not have to take me.
I can jump in a car.
I can even walk.
It's super-close.
I-I'd be happy to, and besides,
I owe you a free ride.
You know what? You do.
- Mm-hmm.
- It'll be super-quick.
Mm, I've heard that before.
Wow.
Business is good.
The order should be ready
for us for pick-up.
Order 52?
52, your order's ready. 52?
Order's getting cold. 52.
Hey, Vera.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Is it?
It's so nice to see you.
Um...
I don't know
how they got peanut butter,
but I'm so lucky
that you can come and fix this.
Oh, "fixing it"... I think
that's a little bit generous.
We're just here to pick up.
Okay, well, it won't be long.
I just have
these two batches before you.
Uh, order 53 and 54.
Enjoy.
Smells so delicious, doesn't it?
Smells so good.
Oh, no.
What is it? What's wrong?
The hospital
needs his insurance card.
Little Mikey said he had it.
How can we help?
What can we do?
We... Want to go get it?
I'm not sure where it is.
Um...
I mean, we-we could... we could
step in for a few minutes
and you could run, grab it,
and drop it off?
- Would you really?
- Yes, of course!
Anything for Little Mikey.
Okay! Uh, all you have to do
is take these cookies out
in five,
and pop this tray in for 50.
Ah, that's doable, right?
And...
you could just take orders.
- Okay...
- I mean, that's-that's doable.
- We could do that.
- Uh, yeah.
- Yeah. We...
- We'll serve some cookies?
We-We got this.
We can do... Yeah, we can...
- Yeah!
- Yeah, we can do this.
- We'll... We'll figure it out.
- We can do this.
Divide and conquer?
Hop on in here.
I trust you.
Executive decision...
we're doing this.
- Yup. Yup. We got this.
- Let's do it.
- We got this.
- Okay.
Okay. What do we do first?
All these are ready to go.
Right, and, uh...
you can wear these.
Oh...
Great! You guys will be great.
Just work together.
I will be back
in 20 minutes, tops.
Okay. Don't worry, okay?
We got this.
Thank you so much.
- Of course. No stress.
- All right. See you later.
Um, okay, what if I...
I handle the cookies,
and you do the cash?
Sure. Good. No! Not good.
Uh, math is not my strong suit.
I'll do cookies.
- Switch. Fine. Okay.
- You do cash, yeah.
All right, you know what?
Let's just start
passing out these orders.
Number 55?
Do we have a 55?
There you are.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Oh, my word!
Let me see?
Oh, that smells so good.
Save me one of those.
And now we have 56.
Order 56.
There you are.
Happy Valentine's Day.
There you are. Enjoy!
Behind.
Whoa, sorry. Sorry.
Oh, my gosh.
I am so in the weeds!
We'll be right with you.
Hey, your phone's ringing.
I can't answer my phone.
You think
I can answer my phone right now?
Look at this line!
Sorry, Chef.
Wait!
Stop eating the merchandise!
Who else is gonna see
if they're cooked
all the way through, Hannah?
Quality assurance, Hannah!
This batch checks out.
- Yeah, okay, great.
- Oh, you want a bite?
No, I'm good.
- Mm? Mm?
- It looks scalding-hot.
It is scalding-hot.
Worth the burn.
Careful putting that down.
I'm gonna put these in, here.
I was just about to do that.
Well, yeah, but you're taking
your dear, sweet time.
Well, no need to point a finger.
- Oh.
- Whoa.
Oh...
Wow, that didn't, uh... yeah.
- Mm-hmm.
- That just happened. Okay.
Yup, not ideal.
- Five-second rule!
- Yeah.
- Right? Yeah?
- Easy. For sure.
- 10-second rule. Pick it up.
- Yeah, yeah. Yeah.
Um...
Whoo.
Sorry we took a little longer
than we thought.
- Hey!
- Hi!
You're back.
- Hi!
- Hey!
Well, good news...
Little Mikey is fine.
- Mm-hmm.
- Oh, good.
Great. Wow.
That's, uh...
That's "Little" Mikey?
- Mm-hmm.
- Yeah.
I know, you wouldn't
think it, huh?
Fell off his skateboard,
landed on his afro,
but he's all right.
- Oh!
- Oh, so glad.
- Glad to hear it.
- That's fantastic.
Uh, how you all think
you're doing back there?
You guys, uh, doing all right?
- Oh...
- Oh, yeah.
- So good.
- You were just...
- Yeah.
- So good.
You'd think we'd been doing it
our whole lives.
Yeah.
I just listen to my wife.
That's all I do, you know?
- Yeah, that's the key.
- Yeah.
All right, well,
something's burning, so...
Well, we're gonna go,
so good luck!
You hop in, and we'll hop...
You want us to switch out?
You want us to switch out?
Yeah, that'd be great.
We'd love that.
- Have a good night!
- Thank you.
- Thanks, guys.
- Bye.
Whew!
I don't know
how couples work together.
That was not easy.
I know. I don't think
it's meant to be easy,
but they do it, and we did it.
Yeah, they, uh,
they've pulled it off,
and they do it full-time.
Yeah, they're amazing.
That's admirable.
It really, really is.
You okay?
Yeah. I was just noticing
it's a beautiful night.
Mm. Yeah, you're just now
noticing that?
Sometimes, I get so busy
being busy
that I just forget to look up.
I know what you mean.
You know what was fun, though?
Just dancing tonight
for a minute.
I normally don't like dancing,
the dance floor, the club...
none of it...
but I had a great time.
Same. Me too.
But you know what?
You have some moves.
You're not gonna believe this...
not professionally trained.
- Stop it. No way.
- True story. Yeah.
- Took a couple classes as a kid.
- Not buying it.
The rest is just a gift.
Did you just say
you took classes?
A few, yeah. Yeah.
- Really?
- I took some classes.
Yeah, you want to see
some moves?
I mean, how could I say no?
- Okay.
- Of course.
We're forgetting something.
Whatever it is...
it can wait.
I have a party to get to, and...
and you have a gallery showing.
Yeah.
One last ride.
One last epic ride...
and hopefully,
a five-star rating.
We'll see.
- Your cookies.
- Thanks.
Yeah.
Okay, so that last song,
on a scale of zero
to Love Shack?
I would give it
a... solid six?
That's decent.
Yeah, decent,
but we can do better.
Okay, if we're gonna do better,
we're gonna have
to use our phones,
and not the radio.
Let's do it.
Use your phone.
Ohh... so how long
have you been dancing?
I took a couple years
of dance classes as a kid,
but that's it.
Well, what kind of dance class?
- Slow.
- Oh.
- Slow-dancing classes.
- Slow? Slow dance?
Slow-dance class?
Yeah, if that is
such a thing, yes.
I don't know!
I think it's a really
attractive quality.
What's that?
I just mean
for a man to know how to dance...
it's nice.
Oh.
Well, thanks.
How about that song?
Yeah, I'm working on it.
Huh.
What?
Uh, "Check Engine" light
came on.
- Oh.
- You know what?
I'm gonna make a, uh,
a real quick stop, okay?
Yeah, no, of course.
Safety first.
Yeah, safety first.
You know what?
Check the battery terminals.
The connections might be
messed up or something.
Totally...
'cause I know
what all those words meant.
It's right there.
Ah, okay. This one?
No, no, no, not that one.
That one.
- This one? Okay.
- Yeah.
Let's see here.
Too soon for dad jokes?
Oh, yeah, this could
use a little love.
How did you know to check that?
Oh, I grew up
with three older brothers
who loved their cars.
Your talents
never cease to amaze me.
You know, speaking of talents,
I've been wanting to ask you
how you got into photography.
Tell you what...
I will tell you that story,
if you tell me
the truth about
why you don't like chocolate.
Fine. Deal.
Okay.
So my grandfather
was a nature photographer,
and sometimes he'd take me out
on his wilderness shoots
when I was a kid,
and I've just always been
fascinated with images.
You know, the way
they can evoke emotion,
and get people
to change their perception
of the people around them,
and...
then, a few years ago,
a buddy of mine showed some
of my photos to a gallery owner,
and voila...
a starving artist was born.
That's incredible.
Thanks for sharing.
All right.
Lay it on me.
It's-It's...
I don't like to talk about it,
because it's just not
an interesting story.
What's the big deal?
Were you bullied by
a chocolate bar as a kid?
No! It's not
that I don't like chocolate.
It's that I... I'm just...
I'm kind of allergic to it.
You're allergic?
Yeah. Mildly allergic to cocoa.
Huh! Your whole life?
As a kid, it was fine.
No, I loved it, and then...
I don't know, as I got older,
I would eat it,
and all of a sudden,
I'd feel kinda funny
and get, like,
this tingly mouth and stuff.
Wow! That's a bummer.
Also, must be
pretty challenging,
considering
what you do for a living.
It's not like
it's some life-threatening
allergy, you know?
I can have it here and there,
and when I'm testing
flavor profiles at work,
I just put it
in a chocolate smoothie.
You are so brave.
You're incredible.
Stop it! I told you
it wasn't that interesting.
Listen, Beethoven was deaf.
Doesn't mean
you can't create an incredible
chocolate symphony.
Thank you. Thank you for
these words of encouragement.
Of course!
Okay, I don't know
if this will work,
but, um, let's give it a shot.
Okay.
Okay. Watch your fingers.
Yup.
Look at this rockstar parking!
Does this mean you're coming in?
Yeah, I want to make sure
you get there okay.
Chivalry's not dead.
Have you tried
the chocolate martini?
The Alouette sprinkles
are heavenly.
Hannah!
You made it. You doll.
You're a total lifesaver.
And this must be the cute guy
Vera was telling me about.
That's me!
Hannah's...
Friend.
How did you...?
Vera called me.
Glad to have you, "friend".
Can I interest you in a purse?
Did you design those?
I did.
The orange blossom
chocolate inside
is even more impressive.
Well, I can't wait
to see it or taste it.
Chocolate martini?
Ah, unfortunately, no.
I can't stay, but thank you.
No! Thank you two...
for these.
Got it?
Yes.
Ooh! It's not a party
without cookies.
Yeah, careful.
"Friends"?
Well, I mean, at this point...?
I hope so.
I mean, according to some,
we're practically engaged, so...
Ah, all of the cars
I could've gotten into...
Wait.
Oh, my gosh!
That's it.
This morning!
I-I delivered
this crazy balloon bouquet.
It was, uh...
it was like a giant teddy bear,
holding a heart.
Wait, what? When?
This morning.
No, but I... no, no.
When this morning?
7:00? 9:00? 11:00?
No, it would've been
before 9:00,
to an apartment building off
of, um, 42nd and...
I live off of 42nd Street!
I... I saw you.
You delivered that
to my neighbor. I saw you!
What? That was your building?
Yes! You bumped into me!
But wait, what were
you gonna say about the guy?
Well, it...
it was right after that.
Gavin.
Hi. Who... Who are you?
Aren't you my LaneTrip?
Juan.
Going to Bartholomew's,
top of 1070 Pine Street.
Right now?
I know it's early,
but there's a dinner,
so I need to get there early
to reserve
the perfect table
for the fireworks.
Yeah, well, I mean,
9:00 A.M. is plenty early.
Unfortunately, I'm not Gavin.
Oh, um...
you're not GXB5332?
Nope.
Ah, then I better find Gavin.
Yeah, good luck!
How are you
just remembering this?
It's been a crazy day!
So, wait, he said
he was going to Bartholomew's?
- That's what he said.
- For dinner?
- Uh-huh.
- And...
- Oh, fireworks!
- Yes!
He is our guy.
We gotta go!
Well, I mean, I gotta go.
You should totally stay
and enjoy your party.
That is never gonna happen.
Phew! Yeah, I was just
giving you some options.
Listen,
after everything tonight,
seeing this through,
i-it just...
kind of is our theme.
Yeah.
So, just...
give me one second.
Yeah.
Hey. Hey, sorry to interrupt.
I just... I-I know
only just got here,
but I-I...
I will be back super-soon.
But I want to introduce you
to the editor from
Cooks Illustrated.
Where are you going?
Uh, Bartholomew's.
Without me?
No, not to eat! Listen.
It's too much to explain,
but I-I promise,
I want to meet them,
- and I will be back.
- Just get back here.
The editors want to see
something before midnight.
Okay, no, I promise. I will.
By the way, this...
this looks stunning.
Stunning!
All right? Let's ride.
Let's.
Hmm! Can't believe we're about
to meet the owners of this ring.
It has been one heck of a night.
I knew we'd do it.
I knew
we'd figure out who left it.
How could you be so sure?
Because, things like this,
when it's meant to be,
it just has a way
of working itself out.
Oh, well...
I don't know about that,
but you know,
if you are happy, I am happy.
What do you not know about?
Fate.
You can only say
it was meant to be
when you look back on it.
There are too many possibilities
for what could happen
at any given moment.
And yet...
we are about
to return this ring...
and these people
are gonna get engaged.
You really think
they'll get engaged?
Of course I do.
Okay, so fireworks
are in 10 minutes.
What if we're wrong
about the whole thing?
The ring, the couple,
Valentine's Day?
Finn, this ring
belongs to somebody upstairs.
Yeah, but what if
he forgot it on purpose?
And why would he do that?
I don't know.
Maybe he got cold feet?
We don't know
anything about this couple.
Yeah, but maybe it isn't that.
Maybe they have waited
an entire year for this night.
Imagine it's you...
you're proposing,
you're pouring your heart out,
you reach into your pocket,
and there's nothing there.
We have to try to at least
give them this moment.
Yeah.
Yeah, no. You're right!
Okay, I'm back in.
- Let's do this.
- Good.
Good, good, good.
Okay, so clearly,
the elevator's broken
and, uh, I don't know,
maybe this isn't meant to be,
maybe they're not gonna get
their "happily ever after"...
I don't know!
Well, we'll never know
if we don't get up there.
You're right. Stairs!
Taking the stairs.
Okay.
Isn't it on the roof?
You cold?
Surprisingly, no.
Mm. Uh, need more bubbles
or charcuterie?
Still full.
Good.
You okay?
You're being
very... attentive.
Not that you're not always.
Just...
I'll, uh...
get more... Champagne.
Okay.
Ooh. I need more cardio
in my life.
Embrace the burn!
- Whew.
- We're almost there.
You, uh... whoo!
You go ahead without me.
What? No, we're so close!
You really think
we're gonna make it?
I don't know,
but if today has
taught me anything,
it's worth a shot.
All right. Whoo.
Are you okay?
The fireworks
are about to start.
Just want to make sure
everything's perfect.
All we have to do is watch.
I worked so hard
to make sure tonight was...
perfect.
It is!
As perfect as anything
will ever be.
Check over there.
Do you... Do you see him?
Yeah... yes!
Yes, that's him.
- That's him? Yes!
- Yeah.
You are the most real
and genuine person
I've ever met.
Okay, what do we do?
I don't know.
What do we do?
- Uh, let's just do it.
- Ahem.
- Just, like, run in or...
- No, no, no, no, no, no.
Which is why...
I'll try to be...
What's he doing?
Oh, no. Oh, no, uh...
Shh, shh...
to...
to be, um...
t-to be, um...
Ahem!
Uh...
to be... right back.
I'm... I'm just gonna
go to the restroom.
Just...
Do I know you?
Hmm?
Why are you waving at me?
'Cause we are pretty sure
you lost something.
Do you have my ring?
You have my ring, don't you?
Yes!
I knew it. I knew it. I knew it.
Oh, no, no,
I gave it back to you.
- What?
- Yeah.
Oh, yes, of course you did,
you did, you totally did,
and I am so happy that
I finally get to give it to you!
Assuming that impeccable taste
and a size-6 band
is your choice?
Oh!
I can't believe... How?
Oh, I totally guessed
about the band size.
Wow!
No, no.
H-How did you get it?
Oh, you got in the wrong car
this morning.
It was you.
It was me!
Yes, and obviously,
you got in the right car.
Look, those fireworks
are coming in two minutes.
You still have time!
- Yeah.
- Thank you.
Yeah, break a leg!
I don't have as much time
as I thought I would,
but my hope is
that we'll have a lifetime
to say all the things
we want to...
if you'll have me?
Emily...
will you marry me?
Isn't that the best?
Yeah.
So?
Is that a yes?
Yes!
Oh...
Oh!
Okay, it's about time
you got in some of these.
A photo?
Yeah, I'm good.
Oh, come on!
I'm not taking "no"
for an answer.
What if...
What if I get in it with you?
How about that?
I'll allow it.
We'll call it
our "mission: complete".
Give you something
to remember me by.
I like that.
Come.
Oh.
You're a natural!
I love it.
And we got our happy ending.
We did, didn't we?
That was fun.
Which part?
All of it.
Okay, maybe not all of it,
but a-a good, healthy portion.
I am partial
to the police escort.
- Mm.
- How about you?
I'm gonna have to go with, uh,
seeing you on the dance floor.
No...
Those moves...
I mean...
Sadly, an image
which shall never be forgotten.
They're some moves!
Thanks for seeing this through.
My pleasure.
Thank you for reminding me
why we should.
Oh.
I gotta... I gotta-
Yeah. Sure.
In fact... Yeah.
Where are you?
I'm-I'm just downstairs.
Okay, 'cause
Cook's Illustrated people
are asking me
all sorts of questions
about a tempering technique
and...
They're asking
only the questions
that truly interested
buyers ask,
which is great.
Then why do you sound panicked?
They are very personal,
and I am not the artist.
Right. Yeah. I'm...
I'll be right there.
All right, just...
get in here!
Yeah, I'm coming.
I'm coming. Two seconds.
Mm-hmm.
Okay, I'll be there in five.
Okay, hurry up, please?
Yup.
I...
- Same.
- I have to go!
- I'm so sorry. I...
- Yeah.
Thank you.
Yeah, thank you.
This was, um...
This was a lot of fun.
This was...
This was so...
crazy, and fun,
so thanks.
Yeah. Enjoy your party.
Hannah!
Yeah?
Are you on Instagram?
I am!
Yeah, look me up and-and send me
a message or something.
Yeah, yeah!
I w... Okay. I will.
Okay. Have a good show.
Yeah, thanks!
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You absolutely killed up there.
They loved it.
You were great!
Thank you. I couldn't
have done it without your help.
Listen, there is an editor
that I have been dying
to introduce you to
all night long.
She's just over there.
Okay, yeah.
Okay, of course. Let's go.
Okay, okay. Come on.
All right, people,
it is almost
a wrap on Valentine's Day,
so let's get in one last song
for all you lovebirds out there.
It's about time!
Get in here.
Yeah.
Ohh.
I'm coming. I'm coming.
These are very important buyers.
They've purchased
your work before.
So, they like the new direction?
Well, I don't know about that,
but I told them
that you'd be here,
and they were thrilled.
I mean...
a mention in Worldly Gourmet
and She Magazine...
you've got
to feel good about that.
Mm-hmm!
It's your purse...
it's just so versatile
and easy to market,
and they loved
your talking points,
so thank you.
I'm gonna have to call you
the Queen of Valentine's Day.
Queen of gifts.
You're pretty good
at Valentine's Day, too.
You saved my cookies!
Aw, I'm sorry I was so late.
It just was... such a night.
Yeah, you still owe me
all the details.
I cannot believe
I started off this day
saying I wanted
some quiet night in.
And instead, you got...?
I... got this...
this unexpected adventure,
and it was kinda romantic.
You had a night
of adventure and romance?
Okay. I'm gonna get a refill,
and then I need
so many more details.
This is very exciting.
Very exciting.
It's a commentary
on our fast-paced society...
about how no one takes
enough time to...
really stop
and listen to one another.
I always thought it should be
called "Unspoken Love".
You know, to see and be seen...
and maybe we need
to listen more.
Connect more.
Okay, maybe that, too.
Okay, so, you guys
had this amazing night,
and then he just drops you off?
Well, we were both running late.
I mean, he had
this-this thing...
this very, very important
gallery opening to get to,
that I'd already
made him super-late for...
But you didn't get his number?
I know, but were
on this mission
to return this ring,
and it was something
I pressured him
into doing in the first place.
Uh, no. He's a grown man.
He didn't have to agree
with you,
or keep searching with you...
for hours.
We did feel really connected.
Yeah?
And then it was just...
so awkward!
It's always awkward
when you like someone.
- What?
- That's how you know
that it's worth
taking a risk for,
no matter what kind of
a relationship break you're on.
You know what?
Okay, maybe you're right.
Maybe, but I-I just think
that if it is meant to be,
it's gonna...
it's gonna be.
Right. In your lifetime,
how many times have
great things just happened
by doing nothing?
Never.
So why would this?
I just don't want to force it.
Going after what you want
is not "forcing,"
and throwing your hands up
and giving up, well...
That is so, so not me.
I...
I'm gonna go!
Where are you going?
Uh, the gallery.
- Do you know which one?
- I think so?
Okay, well,
you're gonna need a ride.
Oh, right.
And its, uh, license plate is...
you know what,
I'm just gonna text it to you.
You're the best. Got it.
Just text me.
I really appreciate
your interest...
but I gotta go.
You just got here.
I know. Text me
if you have any questions
and, um, you're right...
should have called it
"Unspoken Love".
Oh, no!
Oh, come on!
Come on.
Please, please, please.
Come on.
Hannah.
What are you doing here?
I was coming...
Wait, why...
why are you down here
and not up there?
I-I was trying to find a ride
so that I could come
and find you,
but why did you come back?
I wanted to see it through.
I thought we did, didn't we?
Oh...
maybe I just want to kick off
February 15th with you.
But what about your show?
I left early.
Yeah, there'll be others, but...
there's only one you.
I came back...
no, actually, I ran back...
a lot of uphill...
to ask you...
if you...
would go out on a date with me?
You got me a ring.
Mm, it's nothing fancy,
but the color's right.
May I?
Yes.
Ohh...
I mean,
this is perfect.
I love it.
And yes, I would love
to go out on a date with you.
You know, I heard
that a kiss on Valentine's Day
brings a year of good luck.
And you buy into that?
No.
I think it'll bring a lot more.