Bookworm and the Beast (2021) Movie Script
You know, I really don't
know how you can be so calm
right before a grand opening.
How can I not be after drinking
a cup of caramel comfort
Ok, you know maybe I should
just make one first for myself.
You're going to do great,
and this place will be a hit.
Come on Pierce.
Hey, look at me.
[SIGH]
If things are going
untowardly one month,
they're sure to mend the next
Wow
Your public relations side is
really coming out right now.
My mom, actually.
She loved quoting
Jane Austen to me.
My public relations side,
says that we are
trending so high,
we may sell out before
closing tonight.
Hey Monte's still coming and
delivering all the stuff right?
Should be
Speak of the Devil
The devil huh? I
don't know about that
but I do know it was pretty
crate of me to bring this over
Right on time Dad.
She always rolls her
eyes at my jokes.
Izzy can I get a
little help here?
Yes of course
Thank you
It is so nice to have your
farm as a local vendor
I wish everyone thought that.
I'd love to have more sales.
Oh. What did you say?
I said you can
thank Izzy for that,
Is the owner around to
sign the paperwork?
Oh, I'll take care of that,
don't want to bother her
So. This is readers cove.
It looks great in here.
Oh, hey have you met
my sister Renee?
Oh, nice to finally meet you.
That's Pierce.
Hey, so you run the place.
Well no, I do all the
customer facing stuff.
The owner's Barbara.
So you run the place?
You should come by more often.
I'll be back, I've got
three more crates to bring in.
Three?
Like I said you're trending.
Don't worry, already
approved it with Barbara.
So I think, this will
be a nice spot for
people to read and
relax with a nice drink.
Hmm. So it's a nice spot
for you to read and relax?
Quality control is very
important for a new business.
True, won't it be more like
a library than a book shop?
Except if they like the
book they can buy it.
Hmm..
Have any of your
fictional male romances
manifested in real life?
No.
Such revulsion!
I mean I've gone on dates,
Everyone seems too eager to
take it to the next level.
That's your problem?
I'm lucky if a guy even
looks at me twice.
I'm just going to take
these to the back.
Ok I didn't grunt
there it was great.
I'll see you all later.
I like the idea
of something more,
but these guys want a
relationship of convenience.
and I want...
Romance?
They die because their families
had an ancient grudge.
True
Romance?
Yes. Actual romance.
Not just two people putting
on a show for likes and follows.
It's missing something.
Ok girls, I've got to get back.
What are you two glaring at?
It feels like it's
missing something.
Flowers?
Yes, Johnny's flowers.
That's exactly what it needs.
I'm surprised you're still here.
Oh, Grant come here to gloat?
No, no Johnny I
don't take pleasure
in other peoples failures.
I lost my other flower
shop because of your
slimy internet smear tactics
My father's shop is
the last thing I have.
I know and that's just
business sometimes
It's nothing personal.
It feels personal.
Tell you what.
ah, why don't you
sign right here
and you can still sell
this adorable little operation
for a comfortable retirement.
I don't do technology.
Ok, well suit yourself
Ok, tell you what
I'll take one of these right
here you can keep the change
Cause I think..
that you're going to
need it more than me.
I'll hurry back with the roses.
Thanks dad
Love you Izz'
Love you Dad.
Who's excited for
the grand opening!
[CHEERING]
You're off your game boss.
Couldn't get him to sign.
I wasn't there to
buy the business.
I was there to demoralize him.
Every minute that goes by
where he doesn't sell a flower.
He'll second guess himself.
When I come back
around he'll sign.
Either way the board of
directors they want to
talk to you about other
possible acquisitions.
I already know what
to buy on this block.
So you're going to stand
up to them, again?
Tell them I'm working.
Remember if you take
pictures and tag your drinks
you get discounts to
Charmed Specialty Drinks
and Once Upon a Bookshop
Oh boy!
How'd they know you'd be here?
I didn't even know I'd be here.
Ready?
Yes Sir.
Where would you like the car?
Ah, park it up front.
What up beisties!
Be prepared to be
blessed by my presence.
Not even a little
what I sound like.
Hey watch it.
I'm sorry um..
A person who has not
pleasure in a great novel,
must be incredibly stupid.
intolerably stupid
Right intolerably stupid.
I'm impressed!
Most guys can't
quote Jane Austen
And most people, don't
have a photographic memory.
Near photographic.
I'm sorry, ah...
please, please, after you.
Ok
Thank you
Oh, this is my spot over here.
Alright, well, save me a seat.
Will do.
Enjoy
Hey what's up beisties!
Grant Beiste here from G&G.
and I'm here to show
you how to live the rich life.
Now I'm at Charmed
Specialty Drinks,
which right off the bat
has a great look right?
Ah, let's, oh my gosh.
Let's talk to this guy.
Excuse me, so sorry.
Hey man, I'm Grant.
Hey
Hey my followers want
to know, what is the
best drink on your menu?
Well all of our options...
Tell you what,
why don't you just
make me your
favorite drink yeah,
You got it! Wait your turn.
Listen man, I can
make sure at minimum
the entire town knows
about this place,
but you got to
work with me here.
We already have
someone who does that,
so, just wait your
turn, in line.
You going to throw
away this opportunity?
What opportunity?
I'll tell you what, I want
to speak to the owner
You really don't want
to do that actually.
Owner, now, or I get you fired!
What's going on out here?
I was kindly providing...
He cut the line.
I'm sorry, he's
still in training.
Grant Beiste?
Why are you here?
I want a drink.
I didn't ask you
what you wanted.
I asked you why you're here.
I want your business.
Well our catering rates
can be found on our website.
No, no, I'm not interested
in your catering rates.
G&G wants your business.
Now, I'm authorized to offer
you a deal right here, right now
so why don't we go in the back,
we can discuss details.
[LAUGHING]
I'm not selling my business
Ok, uh..., Ma'am
G&G already owns the
majority of this block.
now that's a fact.
I'm sure you feel very special
with all of the attention
that your little...
Grand Opening, or
whatever, is giving you...
but, I'm telling you right now,
that without the support of G&G,
your doors will be
closed within 6 months.
Is that a threat?
No, that's a free consultation.
oh...
What are you doing?
Making sure you can't bully them
into signing their
business away.
On the house.
And smile for Izzy.
She's our social media manager.
What makes you think they'll be
closed in 6 months huh?
Hey Johnny!
Monte!
What can I get you?
Get me a dozen roses.
Well you got it.
Long Stem.
How's business?
Honestly not so good.
I'm thinking of closing up shop.
What! Why?
Oh, this old place
doesn't sell like it used to.
I think I misspoke, I'd
like 3 dozen roses.
Why you old rascal, you.
How do you know they'll
be out of business in 6 months?
You are just trying to get
your 15 minutes of fame.
I'm showing people how
dirty Grimm & Grant
corporation really is.
Alright. Thank you Monte.
You really didn't have to...
I should be thanking you.
Izzy is going to love these.
Oh I'm sure she will.
You come on back and
see me another time.
Is this how G&G handles
all of their business deals?
Just remember,
everything he does
is representative
of his company.
DAD!
[SIRENS]
Izzy.
Where's Dad?
All they would tell me, is that
they found internal bleeding
after they brought him up here.
He had to be rushed
into surgery.
It's ok.
Hey
Remember what Mom used to say?
If things are going
untowardly one month.
they're sure to mend the next.
Exactly
It's going to be ok right?
Yes, it's going to be ok.
I promise.
[DOOR CHIME]
Oh. Welcome to Charmed
Specialty Drinks.
I know exactly what you need.
[PHONE RINGING]
What is taking so long?
Did you get any dirt on Charmed?
No dirt here boss.
Pierce is actually
a real gentleman.
What's up Beistie?
I got these guys free
drinks as a sing of good will.
It's delicious.
You want me to bring
you a cup boss?
No I don't want anything
from that cursed place.
Are you sure?
I thought for sure you
might want something
to calm your nerves after
losing that many followers.
Everyone saw the video
from this morning.
Um... My lawyers
are handling it.
and it was an accident.
end of story.
Sounds like the story's
just beginning right?
Hey you probably
should contact Izzy
she's really good, with
these type of things.
You see, this is what
I'm talking about.
Boss is a good guy,
he just needs a vacation.
Well he's going to get
more than a vacation,
if I'm reading the board
of directors right.
Hey you guys want to
help your boss out?
Are you Monte
O'Hara's daughters?
Can we talk about the
insurance stuff later please?
We're not insurance.
But we're hear to help.
Which one of you is Izzy?
Who wants to know?
You need to come speak
with Grant Beiste.
You can have a seat
right there miss.
Thank you.
Stay brave little soldier.
I did not send you there to
get drinks and make friends.
You sent us there
to clear your name.
That's right!
Exactly. That's why
I brought her here.
You brought her here?
Why would you do that?
Because the board saw her
video and they want to fire you.
They can't fire me,
my dad built this company.
They can and they will,
on the grounds that
you acted against
the well being of the company
That is why I brought her here.
Make a deal with her.
Then use that as leverage for
the boards case against you.
I hate doing blind negotiations.
Do your best.
I'll see what I can dig up.
Your little stunt
has gotten out of hand.
What stunt?
That video went all the way
up the board of directors.
You need to delete it. Now!
People deserve to know
what you're really like.
A self serving corporate bully.
Oh, why don't you
look in the mirror?
Excuse me?
If you hadn't ambushed
me with your camera,
and chased me to my car
your father wouldn't
be in the hospital.
Think about that.
Ok, I can't believe
this, I am out of here.
Ok, just...
Ok.
What if I get him the
best medical coverage?
Then will you delete the video?
You owe him that care.
You think it's getting
out of hand now?
What do you think will
happen if he doesn't make it?
Honestly?
Bad press for a couple weeks.
And then people will forget it.
So you, not me, you
are the one to gain from this.
Your company may be fine.
but what about you?
Excuse me?
You said the board of
directors saw that video?
That means they saw you
hit an innocent bystander.
How happy will they be
when this goes to court?
You didn't learn that
from Jane Austen.
I did.
But it also helps that I have a
masters degree in
public relations.
I will drag this out for months.
You provide the best care.
and if you're lucky you won't
receive a court summons.
Hold on.
Ok, Izzy O'Hara
I tell you what
you delete the video
and then agree, to never again
speak out against me or
G&G corporation as a whole.
and in return
your father can keep his farm.
What do you mean
"keep his farm"?
Please.
Now, if you notice,
he hasn't made any
payments on it in
the last six months.
Go ahead and skip
to the last page.
Please. Which will show you
that it's headed to foreclosure.
I'll figure it
out with the bank.
G&G corporation owns
Dreamland Community Bank.
I can stop this from happening.
but you're going to
have to earn it.
You're a beast!
Good luck with your reputation.
I will see you in court.
You have to stop her.
She is insufferable.
I can not work with her.
[PHONE RINGING]
Hey
Where are you?
What's going on?
Izzy, Dad's getting worse,
I'm getting worried.
Ok, I'm on my way.
The board of directors
is meeting right now.
We'll figure something else out.
Better medical care?
The best.
Alright then.
I'll help you restore
your reputation.
In exchange, you give my
Dad back his farm paid in full.
But if he doesn't make it
I will spend my life
making sure he gets justice.
Fine.
But I keep the farm
until my follower count
passes 10 million.
Deal?
As long as you do
exactly as I say.
I don't trust you.
And I don't trust you.
So it's either a yes and
you get your followers back
or I will see you in court.
Deal
Izzy.
Hm...
Good morning
Dad
How is he?
We stopped the brain
bleed in surgery.
The internal injuries
aren't that bad.
He should be ok.
Thank you.
Thank you so much. Just...
you and your whole team.
Thank you.
Also thank G&G.
They're taking
care of everything.
When will he wake up?
We're just going to keep
him sedated a little longer.
Just until he's more stable.
Ok.
Just let the nurses
know if you need anything.
I'll be close by.
Ok, thank you so much Doctor.
So everything went
well last night?
Maybe.
Seems like they did
the right thing.
Something like that.
Did Dad ever tell you he helped
me pay for my college tuition?
No. Whey do you ask?
Cause there was
something he didn't tell me.
Ready Miss O'Hara?
What does this mean?
I thought he owned the farm.
Me too.
It means there is something
I have to take care of.
I love you Dad.
Well, I'm here.
I heard things have
improved for your father.
You're welcome, by the way.
Thank you, for doing
what was expected.
Sure.
So why haven't you
deleted the video?
If I take it down now.
It will only cause more drama.
Now is not the time
to cover up mistakes.
We need to focus on you.
and getting you offline
is how we'll start.
You do know how social
media works, right?
Right now, you're toxic.
So anything you say
online will feel insincere.
However,
It isn't what we say or think
that defines us, but what we do.
Did you come up
with that yourself?
It's Jane Austen.
Of course it is.
Our words and thoughts
don't amount to anything
if our actions can't back it up.
And what do your
actions say about you?
They say,
that I am not about to
take business advice
from your little romance novel.
Fine. If you don't cooperate,
I don't have to do anything.
I will be with my family
if you change your mind.
Hey
Wow, you're back early.
He won't listen to me.
Which means I don't
have to do anything.
hm..
What?
Honestly, I'm relieved.
I didn't like the
idea of you hanging
out with the guy who hit Dad.
Also, I read in the Mirror
he's kind of a jerk.
Yeah.
I'm actually a
little disappointed.
I had some good
ideas that really
would have worked for him.
Really?
I thought he
kidnapped you, the way
his goon hauled you out of here.
Unless you're family,
you can't go in.
I'm family.
Izzy! Open the door.
What are you doing?
I'm going to talk to him.
I know you're in there.
Of course you do.
I told you I'd be here.
You also said, you'd
come work for me.
but I guess words
aren't important.
So what do your actions
say about you now?
They say, that I
don't have to do
anything if you don't cooperate.
Or did your near photographic
memory miss that too?
Open the door!
Not when you're
acting like this.
If I may?
I don't think intimidation
is the best way
to work with a partner
in this situation.
Oh no.
no, no, no, she
is not my partner.
Just put on your streaming face
and work your charm
and remember you're trying to
redeem yourself
to keep your job.
Alright Beistie, lets do this.
I am not your Beistie.
Please
try to work with her, try.
You heard her.
She doesn't want
to work with me!
That's not what I said.
ugh.. Do we really need her?
Yes
G&G, uses wealth to
cover up their mistakes.
One lone article is hardly...
[GASP] Poll 78% of community
finds G&G spokesman insincere.
Well, if you were a
celebrity like me...
you'd have haters too.
Beiste has a record fallout
from followers dropping
[GASP] 3 Million in
less than 24 hours.
Ok
Ok.
umm...
I get it. I get the picture.
So, uh,
What is your amazing...
Jane Austen plan?
We need to get you
off social media.
Anything positive you
do now won't be effective.
because people
will just interpret
it as you trying to save face.
Like Jane Austen said,
"Your good opinion once lost"
is forever lost.
I know.
Is lost forever
Great.
So even Jane Austen,
has declared me doomed.
You're not doomed.
but you do need to show a
fundamental internal shift.
Oh
Looks like you can
take care of yourself.
Do you still work at
the animal shelter?
So the shelter is starting
it's annual donation drive.
Of course the numbers
are going to bounce back.
you're just used to the company
remaining positive for so long,
you're forgetting that ups and
downs are completely normal.
Grant.
Come on.
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
I have a plan
I have this amazing
new PR assistant
she's going to be helping with..
Ahh...
Are you kidding?
Phone off. Remember our deal?
No a conference call with
the board of directors,
is not the same thing
as social media.
Ok, you need to
focus here and put
in an effort to make a change.
So, what do you need us to do?
Stuff these envelopes,
so we can send them out.
and then, come get
me when you're done.
Wow
Really, uh, rolling out
the red carpet here huh?
Trust me, you're
going to want that.
Lick
No.
You're losing subscribers
because of one big
terrible thing you did right?
And?
And if you do one big
thing to correct it,
it's not going to
win people over.
They'll just see it as
you trying to save face.
We need to show them,
that you're a good person
who makes good choices.
That's right
that's right, we
need to show them.
And yet I'm here, doing
good deeds alone.
With only you.
And not even you think
that I'm a good person. So...
No.
I don't.
I think the only person you
care about is yourself.
I'm going to be
the hardest person
for you to convince
and so far...
you're failing.
Ok.
That needs to be folded better,
and I think you got this.
You only care about yourself.
and has me licking envelopes.
Too much work for you huh?
Licking envelopes is
below my pay grade.
Right. Well between you
and me, you lasted longer
than I thought you would.
So, thanks for stopping by.
Oh... Between you and me,
I really love your sarcasm.
Licking envelopes is
below my pay grade,
and this is an animal shelter.
So. I'd like to work
with some animals.
Ok
Come on Cooper,
let's teach this man a lesson.
[LAUGHING]
You didn't.
He insisted.
Come on Cooper,
work with me buddy.
You show him who's boss.
The reason we didn't have
you working with animals today,
is because Cooper's the only
one on schedule for a bath
and he doesn't like baths much.
You could have..
You could have told
me that earlier.
I have a spare volunteer shirt.
I'll be right back.
Come on buddy.
You want a hand?
Not from you.
You deserve that.
Ok.
Ok.
No
Cooper
Ok, buddy.
If things are going
untowardly one month.
They're sure to mend the next.
More Jane Austen?
I heard that one from my mother.
It wasn't until after
she passed away that I
figured out she was
quoting Jane Austen.
Is that why you uh...
It was my way of keeping
her close to me.
Can't really think of any
one that's good enough
to make up for when we lost her.
But, we do the best
with what we've got.
Right?
Alright Cooper.
That will do buddy.
Let's get you dried off.
Come on.
[CAMERA CLICK]
Well that.
Was a, disaster.
I bet my numbers are plummeting
and, and the board
is ready to drop me.
Actually the board just
sent over the reports
and they're pretty happy
with how today went.
How would the board
know how today went?
I can't post anything.
But the animal shelter did.
What do you mean?
Ok
[DOOR CHIME]
Alright
What is the plan for today?
You're looking chipper.
Well after last
week's fundraiser.
I feel like I can
handle anything.
It was a successful fundraiser.
You know, it would have done
better if it were
a kissing booth.
But what's the fun in that.
Hey did you think that was worse
than our nature cleanup project?
I honestly didn't know you were
standing in an old cesspool.
No, that was, that
was my fault for...
slipping and falling in.
uh...
You didn't post anything
about that though did you?
No.
No, I mean the purpose is to
improve your image, right?
Right.
Right.
Right, I just um...
So today should be
so much simpler.
K
It is a women's career workshop.
Local businesses are donating
their time and resources
to help under privileged
women get career support.
and Pierce has generously
offered Charmed
as the location for
the clothing drive.
Ok
So, theses are the
donated clothes.
They need to be sorted and
hung, do you have a preference?
Do I have...
uh.. No
No, I think that maybe you're
wasting a valuable resource
on hanging clothes.
hum..
Let's just see if this resource
can even hang clothes.
It's going to be perfect on you.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Ah. Worn out already huh?
Yeah
Hey at least the event's
going fantastic.
mmm...
Yeah?
This is great Pierce
Thanks.
New recipe?
Yeah, you like it?
Yeah
I made that just for you.
So.
Nice.
What are you drinking?
Can I have one of those next?
Beistie. [LAUGHING]
What are you?
Am I?
Guess I'm not
getting a drink then.
No.
K, well.
Good talk, guess I deserve that.
Hey
Good job with the hanging.
Ok, so offer a firm handshake,
smile,
and maintain eye contact.
And don't be afraid to pause,
before you answer
their questions.
It makes you look self assured.
First impressions are important.
You screw it up too
badly you'll be lucky
to work with them ever again.
Ok.
That's about it, did you have
any other questions for me?
Let's finish on a
handshake shall we?
That was perfect.
Thank you Mr. Beiste.
You're welcome.
Do my ears deceive me?
or are you offering
helpful advice?
I do have some good
experience to offer.
Yeah, but you're not so
good at following it.
Oh, come on.
You didn't follow a
single one of those tips
the first time you
came into Charmed.
I shook Pierce's hand.
Oh, well what first impressions
did you leave him with?
Ok, Ok, Alright.
I see where you're going
with it. Thank you.
Ok, good.
Good.
So, I was checking
the accounts earlier.
Oh..
Great...
How many followers
did I lose today?
None
I checked about an hour ago.
You actually managed to
gain a few followers.
Seriously?
Yeah
It's working?
Yeah.
Oh my...
That was....
That was weird... I...
that was too much, I'm sorry.
It was just surprising.
You're right.
I shouldn't have...
I'm gonna go.
I just didn't have you down
as a touchy feely type.
I'm gonna go. I'm...
No, you know what.
We should celebrate, though.
Right? I'm...
Can I take you out to dinner?
That might be too much.
Come on.
I mean, I didn't think any
of this was going to work
and you proved me wrong.
Come on, my treat.
[JAZZ MUSIC ]
Well this is a nice change.
Your Austen ways are
rubbing off on me.
hm. You say that like
it's a bad thing.
Well her characters
just take too
long to tell you how they feel.
I'd rather put it out there.
Get to the point.
I think there is
something nice about
taking your time to tell
someone how you feel.
Thank you.
You've been here before.
Quite a few times.
My dad was friends
with the head chef.
Well then, what
do you recommend?
Oh,
The salmon is surprising
good actually, and
anything with the eel
is a personal favorite.
So which one will
you pick tonight?
I think I'll actually let
the chef surprise me,
in celebration of
my followers finally
forgetting about
that little incident.
Grant, about that.
My follower count
finally stopped dropping.
We deserve to celebrate.
Right.
but, now you need to
get people back on your side.
And the workshop was a success.
And I had a big hand in that.
Yeah you did good.
So what's the problem.
You won over a few
dozen people today.
We need to branch out
to millions and...
well, that can't be done until,
you fundamentally shift
who you are inside.
And you don't
believe I can change
because, I'm a beast
I'm sorry I said that.
Sorry you said it, or
sorry you believe it?
I'm sorry I said it.
No, I really do think
you did good today.
Would you even be doing
this if I wasn't here?
If you don't think I can change
Then why do you even care?
No, I do believe you can change.
I want you to be better,
but I can't do that for you.
[PHONE BUZZING]
Oh, I am so sorry, It's Renee
Hey everything ok?
What?
Really?
Ok, yes, yes I will
be right there.
Is everything alright?
My Dad's awake.
He's been asking for you.
Hey, Dad.
There's my girl.
I was just telling him
about the past few weeks.
How did the Grand Opening go?
Oh it was so great.
We had such a good turn out.
I can't wait to get home.
Don't you worry.
You'll be back home in no time.
Who's that?
That. That is my new client.
Izzy, be honest.
He's the guy who hit
you with his car.
What?
Renee
Don't worry, Izzy's
forcing him to help us.
It's ok. It's ok.
Dad.
We should let you rest.
So...
How did the evening go?
Boss?
How'd dinner go?
How does it look like it went?
I thought it went good.
Now I'm not so sure.
I'm the scum of the earth.
I thought the media
campaign was going well
didn't you go out
tonight to celebrate?
You like her.
What, No No I don't.
-You do
I've never seen you so down
over somebody who despises you.
Despise, hey come on.
You want some advice?
Ignore her.
Next time she texts, let it ride
for a day before you respond.
Do you hear yourself, right now?
You should start
training with me.
Girls love a guy who's ripped.
Tell her your in "Beiste" mode.
Oh, it's so dumb.
It's so dumb, it's clever, but
it's dumb. I'm not gonna...
Jessie, any advice?
Yeah, tell her how you feel.
Yeah, no.
Ok, you're both
terrible at this.
Just...
He had roses.
He had roses...
Jessie, draft some paperwork.
What for?
We're creating a non-profit.
Do we have a printer?
-Yeah
-Yeah
Get the printer.
Come on.
Johnny.
I want your business.
Well...
At least you brought
a paper contract.
No, No. I'm sorry about before.
but I'm not trying
to buy you out.
unless it's all of your flowers.
What?
I want to buy every rose that
you have in the store right now.
Is that a yes?
Well yeah, of course
I'll sign that.
-Ok, alright sign right there.
Sorry, I must have dozed off.
So, about last night?
Girlfriend.
We're not dating.
Really, cause this
article makes a
pretty strong case that you are.
Well, we're not.
I can't be in a
relationship with him.
It would be unprofessional.
Girls.
This is honestly the last thing
we need right now Izzy.
Are you seriously upset with me?
Look, no, I'm just...
-Girls
You ok dad?
Can a father get a
little peace please?
Of course, I'm sorry dad.
Yeah, sorry.
Would one of you go
get me a pudding cup?
Yes, I'll go.
Sorry, dad.
Nope, Nope, No...
We're good. We're good.
We're good.
Hey
-Hey
What's all this?
Oh, this...
is Roses for Relief.
Cute. What is it?
I made it last night.
It's a... no...
It's a charity.
It's ok.
Thank you.
Where people can donate to help
hospital patients
pay their bills.
And then I will match
every dollar donated.
and send out roses
to cheer people up.
You've gotten this many
donations already?
I may have triple matched
to get things started.
I may have triple
matched my own donation,
to get things started,
but, this is going to take off.
I feel it.
Here, come
come with me.
Hi, we brought
some roses for you.
Oh, thank you so much.
Of course. We hope
you feel better soon.
They're lovely.
all of time.
-all of time.
[KNOCKING]
We'll be out of your
way in a minute,
we just wanted to drop
these off for you.
Oh, those are beautiful.
Yeah, thank you.
Aren't you Grant?
The guy that
hospitalized that man?
Leave the man alone Allen.
A rose by any other name
would smell as sweet.
Shakespeare
A little Romeo and Juliet here?
We are fans. Yeah.
Well, uh. Thank you again
for those beautiful roses.
Of course
-They're very nice, thank you.
I hope everything
turns out ok for you.
Thank you. And you as well.
-Thanks
-Thanks bye.
Romeo and Juliet
huh? I'm impressed.
A near photographic memory...
After you.
Thank you.
[CAMERA CLICK]
I'll just set that here.
That's the last of them.
-Can you even smell them?
Wow they smell wonderful.
Consider this my apology.
Hey. Hey.
Izzy, hey, hey.
Come on I...
What's the matter, I thought, I
thought you'd be
happy about that.
I am.
The charity is great.
But um..
There was an article
in the paper about us.
And now Renee
thinks we're dating.
Does she?
Yeah
And she was really
upset about it.
Are you upset about it?
I don't want to be some
vanity news article.
Izzy.
What do you want?
I don't know.
Ok, well.
Let's get some fresh air, yeah?
Yeah.
I'm just helping Izzy with....
-Is that Izzy O'Hara, daughter
of the man you assaulted?
I did not assault anyone.
Ok, excuse me now.
No comment.
We're not releasing a statement
today. Thank you.
Come on. Come on.
[CROWD SCREAMING]
I can't believe that worked.
Oh that was nothing.
I've outrun crowds
bigger than that before.
[THUNDER]
Out of the frying pan.
Come on. Renee's bookshop
is just up ahead.
[RAIN]
So this is your
sister's shop huh?
Um-hum
And is she a bookworm like you?
No one is a bookworm like me.
But she's a pretty close second.
Well this is a
pretty cool place.
Jessie says they got
away from the crowd.
Do you want them to pick us up?
Sure
They can get us in
about twenty minutes.
Ok.
Hey
Have you ever played,
the bookstore game?
It might be something
fun to pass the time.
No, I don't believe I
have, how do you play?
So, I pick out three books
that I think represent you.
And then you pick out
three books for me.
Ok. So how do you win?
Well there's not
exactly a winner.
It's just a fun thing to do.
But there could be,
a winner, right?
Let's say the first to
get all three books.
Yeah but it doesn't have
to be a competition.
Ok, but maybe today it is.
Five minutes and counting.
I wouldn't take that
one if I were you.
Good thing you're not me.
Three.
Two.
One. Oh...
Just in time.
Wow are there any books
left on the shelf?
Oh, well I have
your three books.
The rest are for me.
Ok, which ones are mine?
Ok, so.
The three musketeers.
Yeah, cause you always have
Jessie and Richard with you.
You're like the three
musketeers in real life.
And then next is,
Treasure Island
I loved this book as a kid.
I figured it fits your
sense of adventure.
And then last but not least,
Here, so you can learn
some new quotes.
Northanger Abbey
Are you ever going to stop
pushing Jane Austen on me?
Nope.
Alright.
So?
What about me?
Yes.
There you go.
Yeah.
I chose that one,
because, like Dorothy
you just click your heels
together, and somehow,
everything magically works out.
Wow. I wish that were true.
The Strange Case of
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Yeah, it's about
these two guys who
work together to solve crimes.
It's like you and me.
Have you actually
read this book?
No but's it's
referenced all the time
in movies and pop culture, why?
Ok, so
This is about a scientist,
Dr. Jekyll -Ok
Who creates this serum, which
transforms him into another man.
Hyde, he's a murderer.
Yeah, so I don't
want to spoil it,
but it's not exactly
a happy ending.
Somehow all the references
make more sense.
That's not what I meant.
That's not us.
I'm sorry Izzy.
But hey, you know,
you should read this.
It's kind of interesting.
It shows how a person can
have good and evil in them.
I just realized...
two books,
that means I win.
Oh, did it have to be three?
Well technically you did say
the first to get to three. So...
I did say the first to get to...
Lucky number three
And it's Jane Austen
and I chose this one
because like Emma
you are always looking for
the good in people.
Hello.
Anybody here?
It's just us.
Izzy, we talked about this.
I'm buying.
Oh good, no family
discount then.
Don't think I can't
see what you're doing.
Buying books?
She's not like other girls.
No she's not.
If you're just using her...
No. She's incredible.
Ok. One more.
So. Dad's been asking
about the farm.
I haven't been back
there since before...
Me neither.
Well the place is
probably a mess.
I don't want dad to
see it that way.
Yeah we better clean it up
before we take him out there.
How about next week?
I can help.
What?
What.. It's a farm, right?
I mean, I can help clean it up.
How bad can it be?
What's that smell?
Fresh Air.
It's not bad.
So, you ever fed sheep before?
Can't say that I have.
Ok first time for everything.
What you want to do is
lift by both strings.
Unless you want to see a
hay bail explode -Ok
Put it right in there.
Oh I get to?
um-hum
-Great.
Yeah, you got it.
-Yeah, Ok
Nice
That was perfect
Well that's not bad.
Let's get another one.
Alright.
Good job.
Come on... Alright, now what?
That way.
Ready?
-Yeah
Let's do this.
Ok
Now let's separate it.
Oh Hello.
Good girl
[HORSE WHINNY]
Are you ready for
your dad to get here?
Everything feels just a little
less terrible being back home.
Including me?
Maybe just a tiny bit.
Maybe I should
adopt the farm life.
You wouldn't like it.
Oh, I don't know.
What about you?
You ever think
about moving back?
Sometimes...
Why don't you?
It's hard to get
work around here.
I suppose that's true.
[STOMACH GROWL]
[LAUGHING]
Why don't we go get some food?
Come on.
-Ok
[HUMMING THE STAR
SPANGLED BANNER]
You know what's great
about today Jess?
Nuh-uh
Not having to worry
about the boss man.
Don't jinx it.
Hey. I ain't jinxin' nothin'
Just exercising a little
gratitude for happiness.
You should give it a shot.
"Were so gallantly steaming..."
[PHONE BEEP]
Maybe it's nothing.
Alright, I jinxed us.
I have had one nap, in
ten years with you.
I've got dates
tonight, two of them.
[PHONE BEEP]
Leave the paparazzi
out of it....
Come on boss man,
you know I'm like a ninja.
Shall we?
We've got no food.
Alright, I'll tell you what.
You go get washed up, and
I will take care of dinner.
Alright, but you
do know it's too
far for pizza delivery right?
What? I've ordered
Chinese food before.
Go, Go wash up,
I got this I promise.
Good Luck
-Thank you
So this is a farm...
Yeehaw
Grant. There you are.
Hey...
-hey
Wow, you got cleaned
up faster than I thought.
So did you.
What are you doing out here?
Just getting dinner ready.
Dinner?
Come with me.
What have you done?
When you said you were
going to handle dinner,
this is not at all
what I pictured.
Well. I mean it's not a top
grade sushi bar, but...
it has some rustic charm, right?
Dinner, is served.
Thank you for showing
me the farm today.
It has been
It's just what I needed.
Thank you for letting
me share it with you.
I used to sit out
here when I was kid
and read until
the sun went down.
I can see why.
It's beautiful isn't it.
It's amazing.
This. This is the rich life.
I mean it, I mean this
is really living.
-Yeah
It's amazing.
In vain I have struggled,
it will not do.
My feelings will not regress.
You must allow me...
to tell you how ardently,
I admire and love you.
Did I get it right?
Something like that.
Izzy
Yes
Will you marry me?
I know, I just said that...
but truly, I mean if
you're worried about
what your sister, and
your whole family,
and the press are
thinking, then lets get
married and not have
to worry about it.
I can't believe
what I'm hearing.
I know, me neither....
Did you just propose to me for
the sake of your online image?
Yes, no, no.
What, what, no. I didn't...
And you brought the
paparazzi to my house?
No
I can't believe this,
you're just the same
image obsessed influencer
you've always been.
I thought you'd changed
No. I, Izzy this is
not me please...
No
Alright, get out of here.
Izzy.
-Go on now. Come on now get.
Darn shutterbugs.
Hey
Hey
How are you doing?
Not so good.
We were worried about you.
It's not like you to
disappear for a few days.
Even if you do find a
hideaway with a good book.
Or a million.
I wanted to apologize about
what I said at the hospital.
About you and him
and everything.
Why? You were
right about it all.
But I still shouldn't
have said it.
Are we good?
Yeah. Of course we're good.
Good.
I was afraid you
weren't answering
my calls or texts because of me.
No
No, it's nothing like that.
I just felt so stupid,
for falling into another
relationship where
the guy cared only
about his public image.
And the worse part is,
I don't know if I should
have known better or,
because I over reacted.
If it's any consolation,
I thought you guys were
cute at the bookstore.
Emma....
I think I made a big mistake.
Have you tried
reaching out to him?
I have a different idea.
Could you help clean me up?
Start with these books. Geez.
The board of directors
is pleased with
your handling of the situation.
They are looking forward
to seeing you recommit
to your acquisitions
and streaming campaign.
Ready to get back at it boss?
Let's go buy some businesses.
Get swarmed by fans, yeah.
Ok...
I really messed up.
[PHONE DING]
Hello everyone.
Izzy here, over at
Charmed Specialty Drinks.
Do you know what she's
doing here? -eh eh
It was only a few
short months ago,
that my last stream ended with
my dad going into the hospital.
I'm very pleased to say,
he's doing much better now.
Say Hi dad.
When Grant Beiste, hit
my dad with his car,
even though it was an accident,
I thought he was the worst
human being in the world.
And that was wrong of me.
As my mom and Jane
Austen used to say,
"Angry people are
not always wise"
And I was angry.
Really angry.
Grant
I rushed to think
the worst of you.
And I'm sorry.
You the big headed privileged
corporate bully
proved to me that
there is more to
person than their
public personas.
Without you my dad wouldn't
be sitting there right now.
And when you came up
with Roses for Relief,
you proved to me that you were
changed for the better.
Get the car.
So, in order to move forward,
I'm deleting the live stream
from my account.
Thank you, everyone.
for all of your
love and support.
[DOOR CHIME]
Hey
Thank you so much for
letting us use the shop.
Of course, and Renee,
I'm going to need some
more of your books,
because I can not seem
to keep them in stock.
Sure, I'll bring
them by tomorrow.
Great thanks, have a good one.
They're just around the corner,
you want to get them now?
Ok, Izzy.
Do you want to come?
Yeah, Yeah I...
I just thought Grant
might show up, you know?
So did I.
[DOOR CHIME]
What's up Beistie?
How can I help you?
I thought I...
She already left?
Oh, yeah I'm afraid so.
This is not how I
expected this to go.
One truth bomb coming up.
How did you expect it to go?
I don't know, I...
I thought I'd come rushing in,
right as she was
finishing her video.
and she'd get all emotional,
and we'd run into
each others arms,
like we were in a
movie, or something.
A movie scene?
Yes, like a movie scene.
Because we are perfect
for each other.
Well you know, it sounds to me
like you want it to be too easy.
What do you mean?
Honestly, if she's
perfect for you then
what are you going
to do right now
to show that she's worth it?
Could I...
Could I maybe film
here for a minute?
Yeah go ahead.
I thought you did a really good
job on your live stream.
It's weird to think that
chapter of my life is over.
It's like I just
read a good book.
I'm glad I read it.
But I'm sad it's over.
You're life isn't like a book
with a beginning and an end.
Each day you live is
a newly written page.
You sound like mom.
[PHONE DINGS]
What's up Beisties?
I'm here live, at
Charmed Specialty Drinks
again, to...
show you how to
live the rich life.
At least that's the lie
that I always fed you.
What is he doing?
The truth is,
the life I live
comes from feeding off of
those who are struggling.
And G&G enabled me.
They would send me lists
of property they wanted,
and I would go and
buy the businesses,
and I wouldn't take
no for an answer.
I used all sorts of tactics.
To drive their business away
and force them to shut down.
I tried to do it to
this wonderful place.
But Izzy O'Hara...
Izzy exposed my
bullying tactics,
and in my rush to
get away from her,
I hospitalized her father.
What I've done is inexcusable.
And I guess...
I guess what I'm trying to say,
is that I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for how
I've used all of you.
And Izzy, if your watching...
I'm especially sorry to you
and how I've treated you.
And I want to thank you,
for showing me what it really
means to live the rich life.
There is so much good
in this world, so much.
And I want to be a part of it,
which is why I'm
resigning from G&G.
I'm not that person anymore.
and to thank you
All of you, for
helping me see that.
Go.
Thanks man.
-Yeah
What is this?
New Drink. On the house.
Thinking of calling
it the Beiste
I'm honored.
So. What are you going to
do with all of this free time?
Well, I think I'll
start with a good read.
A person who has not
pleasure in a good novel
must be incredibly stupid.
Intolerably stupid.
Right, intolerably.
Thank you for your
apology, by the way.
But I'm surprised that
you lied on your live stream,
after everything that
you've been through.
Everything I said was true.
You're not a beast
I did botch a proposal.
What happened to that near
photographic memory of yours?
I didn't exactly say no.
A ladies imagination
is very rapid.
it jumps from admiration,
to love
from love to
matrimony in a moment.
Is that a yes?
Yes
Wait a minute,
that was the most romantic
quote you could come up with?
Mr. Darcy
giving Caroline Bingley
a backhanded compliment?
Yes
Well listen here bookworm,
you're going to have
to do better than that,
if you want to impress me.
Ok, I'm listening.
Maybe something like,
I can not fix on the
hour or the spot
or the look, or the words,
which laid the foundation
It is too long ago.
I was in the middle before
I knew what had begun.
I don't know,
something like that
might have been pretty romantic.
Right, except I couldn't
have said that.
Because I know exactly when
the foundation was laid.
Really?
-uh-hum
Well now you have to tell me.
You might want to
start searching
that photographic
memory of yours.
know how you can be so calm
right before a grand opening.
How can I not be after drinking
a cup of caramel comfort
Ok, you know maybe I should
just make one first for myself.
You're going to do great,
and this place will be a hit.
Come on Pierce.
Hey, look at me.
[SIGH]
If things are going
untowardly one month,
they're sure to mend the next
Wow
Your public relations side is
really coming out right now.
My mom, actually.
She loved quoting
Jane Austen to me.
My public relations side,
says that we are
trending so high,
we may sell out before
closing tonight.
Hey Monte's still coming and
delivering all the stuff right?
Should be
Speak of the Devil
The devil huh? I
don't know about that
but I do know it was pretty
crate of me to bring this over
Right on time Dad.
She always rolls her
eyes at my jokes.
Izzy can I get a
little help here?
Yes of course
Thank you
It is so nice to have your
farm as a local vendor
I wish everyone thought that.
I'd love to have more sales.
Oh. What did you say?
I said you can
thank Izzy for that,
Is the owner around to
sign the paperwork?
Oh, I'll take care of that,
don't want to bother her
So. This is readers cove.
It looks great in here.
Oh, hey have you met
my sister Renee?
Oh, nice to finally meet you.
That's Pierce.
Hey, so you run the place.
Well no, I do all the
customer facing stuff.
The owner's Barbara.
So you run the place?
You should come by more often.
I'll be back, I've got
three more crates to bring in.
Three?
Like I said you're trending.
Don't worry, already
approved it with Barbara.
So I think, this will
be a nice spot for
people to read and
relax with a nice drink.
Hmm. So it's a nice spot
for you to read and relax?
Quality control is very
important for a new business.
True, won't it be more like
a library than a book shop?
Except if they like the
book they can buy it.
Hmm..
Have any of your
fictional male romances
manifested in real life?
No.
Such revulsion!
I mean I've gone on dates,
Everyone seems too eager to
take it to the next level.
That's your problem?
I'm lucky if a guy even
looks at me twice.
I'm just going to take
these to the back.
Ok I didn't grunt
there it was great.
I'll see you all later.
I like the idea
of something more,
but these guys want a
relationship of convenience.
and I want...
Romance?
They die because their families
had an ancient grudge.
True
Romance?
Yes. Actual romance.
Not just two people putting
on a show for likes and follows.
It's missing something.
Ok girls, I've got to get back.
What are you two glaring at?
It feels like it's
missing something.
Flowers?
Yes, Johnny's flowers.
That's exactly what it needs.
I'm surprised you're still here.
Oh, Grant come here to gloat?
No, no Johnny I
don't take pleasure
in other peoples failures.
I lost my other flower
shop because of your
slimy internet smear tactics
My father's shop is
the last thing I have.
I know and that's just
business sometimes
It's nothing personal.
It feels personal.
Tell you what.
ah, why don't you
sign right here
and you can still sell
this adorable little operation
for a comfortable retirement.
I don't do technology.
Ok, well suit yourself
Ok, tell you what
I'll take one of these right
here you can keep the change
Cause I think..
that you're going to
need it more than me.
I'll hurry back with the roses.
Thanks dad
Love you Izz'
Love you Dad.
Who's excited for
the grand opening!
[CHEERING]
You're off your game boss.
Couldn't get him to sign.
I wasn't there to
buy the business.
I was there to demoralize him.
Every minute that goes by
where he doesn't sell a flower.
He'll second guess himself.
When I come back
around he'll sign.
Either way the board of
directors they want to
talk to you about other
possible acquisitions.
I already know what
to buy on this block.
So you're going to stand
up to them, again?
Tell them I'm working.
Remember if you take
pictures and tag your drinks
you get discounts to
Charmed Specialty Drinks
and Once Upon a Bookshop
Oh boy!
How'd they know you'd be here?
I didn't even know I'd be here.
Ready?
Yes Sir.
Where would you like the car?
Ah, park it up front.
What up beisties!
Be prepared to be
blessed by my presence.
Not even a little
what I sound like.
Hey watch it.
I'm sorry um..
A person who has not
pleasure in a great novel,
must be incredibly stupid.
intolerably stupid
Right intolerably stupid.
I'm impressed!
Most guys can't
quote Jane Austen
And most people, don't
have a photographic memory.
Near photographic.
I'm sorry, ah...
please, please, after you.
Ok
Thank you
Oh, this is my spot over here.
Alright, well, save me a seat.
Will do.
Enjoy
Hey what's up beisties!
Grant Beiste here from G&G.
and I'm here to show
you how to live the rich life.
Now I'm at Charmed
Specialty Drinks,
which right off the bat
has a great look right?
Ah, let's, oh my gosh.
Let's talk to this guy.
Excuse me, so sorry.
Hey man, I'm Grant.
Hey
Hey my followers want
to know, what is the
best drink on your menu?
Well all of our options...
Tell you what,
why don't you just
make me your
favorite drink yeah,
You got it! Wait your turn.
Listen man, I can
make sure at minimum
the entire town knows
about this place,
but you got to
work with me here.
We already have
someone who does that,
so, just wait your
turn, in line.
You going to throw
away this opportunity?
What opportunity?
I'll tell you what, I want
to speak to the owner
You really don't want
to do that actually.
Owner, now, or I get you fired!
What's going on out here?
I was kindly providing...
He cut the line.
I'm sorry, he's
still in training.
Grant Beiste?
Why are you here?
I want a drink.
I didn't ask you
what you wanted.
I asked you why you're here.
I want your business.
Well our catering rates
can be found on our website.
No, no, I'm not interested
in your catering rates.
G&G wants your business.
Now, I'm authorized to offer
you a deal right here, right now
so why don't we go in the back,
we can discuss details.
[LAUGHING]
I'm not selling my business
Ok, uh..., Ma'am
G&G already owns the
majority of this block.
now that's a fact.
I'm sure you feel very special
with all of the attention
that your little...
Grand Opening, or
whatever, is giving you...
but, I'm telling you right now,
that without the support of G&G,
your doors will be
closed within 6 months.
Is that a threat?
No, that's a free consultation.
oh...
What are you doing?
Making sure you can't bully them
into signing their
business away.
On the house.
And smile for Izzy.
She's our social media manager.
What makes you think they'll be
closed in 6 months huh?
Hey Johnny!
Monte!
What can I get you?
Get me a dozen roses.
Well you got it.
Long Stem.
How's business?
Honestly not so good.
I'm thinking of closing up shop.
What! Why?
Oh, this old place
doesn't sell like it used to.
I think I misspoke, I'd
like 3 dozen roses.
Why you old rascal, you.
How do you know they'll
be out of business in 6 months?
You are just trying to get
your 15 minutes of fame.
I'm showing people how
dirty Grimm & Grant
corporation really is.
Alright. Thank you Monte.
You really didn't have to...
I should be thanking you.
Izzy is going to love these.
Oh I'm sure she will.
You come on back and
see me another time.
Is this how G&G handles
all of their business deals?
Just remember,
everything he does
is representative
of his company.
DAD!
[SIRENS]
Izzy.
Where's Dad?
All they would tell me, is that
they found internal bleeding
after they brought him up here.
He had to be rushed
into surgery.
It's ok.
Hey
Remember what Mom used to say?
If things are going
untowardly one month.
they're sure to mend the next.
Exactly
It's going to be ok right?
Yes, it's going to be ok.
I promise.
[DOOR CHIME]
Oh. Welcome to Charmed
Specialty Drinks.
I know exactly what you need.
[PHONE RINGING]
What is taking so long?
Did you get any dirt on Charmed?
No dirt here boss.
Pierce is actually
a real gentleman.
What's up Beistie?
I got these guys free
drinks as a sing of good will.
It's delicious.
You want me to bring
you a cup boss?
No I don't want anything
from that cursed place.
Are you sure?
I thought for sure you
might want something
to calm your nerves after
losing that many followers.
Everyone saw the video
from this morning.
Um... My lawyers
are handling it.
and it was an accident.
end of story.
Sounds like the story's
just beginning right?
Hey you probably
should contact Izzy
she's really good, with
these type of things.
You see, this is what
I'm talking about.
Boss is a good guy,
he just needs a vacation.
Well he's going to get
more than a vacation,
if I'm reading the board
of directors right.
Hey you guys want to
help your boss out?
Are you Monte
O'Hara's daughters?
Can we talk about the
insurance stuff later please?
We're not insurance.
But we're hear to help.
Which one of you is Izzy?
Who wants to know?
You need to come speak
with Grant Beiste.
You can have a seat
right there miss.
Thank you.
Stay brave little soldier.
I did not send you there to
get drinks and make friends.
You sent us there
to clear your name.
That's right!
Exactly. That's why
I brought her here.
You brought her here?
Why would you do that?
Because the board saw her
video and they want to fire you.
They can't fire me,
my dad built this company.
They can and they will,
on the grounds that
you acted against
the well being of the company
That is why I brought her here.
Make a deal with her.
Then use that as leverage for
the boards case against you.
I hate doing blind negotiations.
Do your best.
I'll see what I can dig up.
Your little stunt
has gotten out of hand.
What stunt?
That video went all the way
up the board of directors.
You need to delete it. Now!
People deserve to know
what you're really like.
A self serving corporate bully.
Oh, why don't you
look in the mirror?
Excuse me?
If you hadn't ambushed
me with your camera,
and chased me to my car
your father wouldn't
be in the hospital.
Think about that.
Ok, I can't believe
this, I am out of here.
Ok, just...
Ok.
What if I get him the
best medical coverage?
Then will you delete the video?
You owe him that care.
You think it's getting
out of hand now?
What do you think will
happen if he doesn't make it?
Honestly?
Bad press for a couple weeks.
And then people will forget it.
So you, not me, you
are the one to gain from this.
Your company may be fine.
but what about you?
Excuse me?
You said the board of
directors saw that video?
That means they saw you
hit an innocent bystander.
How happy will they be
when this goes to court?
You didn't learn that
from Jane Austen.
I did.
But it also helps that I have a
masters degree in
public relations.
I will drag this out for months.
You provide the best care.
and if you're lucky you won't
receive a court summons.
Hold on.
Ok, Izzy O'Hara
I tell you what
you delete the video
and then agree, to never again
speak out against me or
G&G corporation as a whole.
and in return
your father can keep his farm.
What do you mean
"keep his farm"?
Please.
Now, if you notice,
he hasn't made any
payments on it in
the last six months.
Go ahead and skip
to the last page.
Please. Which will show you
that it's headed to foreclosure.
I'll figure it
out with the bank.
G&G corporation owns
Dreamland Community Bank.
I can stop this from happening.
but you're going to
have to earn it.
You're a beast!
Good luck with your reputation.
I will see you in court.
You have to stop her.
She is insufferable.
I can not work with her.
[PHONE RINGING]
Hey
Where are you?
What's going on?
Izzy, Dad's getting worse,
I'm getting worried.
Ok, I'm on my way.
The board of directors
is meeting right now.
We'll figure something else out.
Better medical care?
The best.
Alright then.
I'll help you restore
your reputation.
In exchange, you give my
Dad back his farm paid in full.
But if he doesn't make it
I will spend my life
making sure he gets justice.
Fine.
But I keep the farm
until my follower count
passes 10 million.
Deal?
As long as you do
exactly as I say.
I don't trust you.
And I don't trust you.
So it's either a yes and
you get your followers back
or I will see you in court.
Deal
Izzy.
Hm...
Good morning
Dad
How is he?
We stopped the brain
bleed in surgery.
The internal injuries
aren't that bad.
He should be ok.
Thank you.
Thank you so much. Just...
you and your whole team.
Thank you.
Also thank G&G.
They're taking
care of everything.
When will he wake up?
We're just going to keep
him sedated a little longer.
Just until he's more stable.
Ok.
Just let the nurses
know if you need anything.
I'll be close by.
Ok, thank you so much Doctor.
So everything went
well last night?
Maybe.
Seems like they did
the right thing.
Something like that.
Did Dad ever tell you he helped
me pay for my college tuition?
No. Whey do you ask?
Cause there was
something he didn't tell me.
Ready Miss O'Hara?
What does this mean?
I thought he owned the farm.
Me too.
It means there is something
I have to take care of.
I love you Dad.
Well, I'm here.
I heard things have
improved for your father.
You're welcome, by the way.
Thank you, for doing
what was expected.
Sure.
So why haven't you
deleted the video?
If I take it down now.
It will only cause more drama.
Now is not the time
to cover up mistakes.
We need to focus on you.
and getting you offline
is how we'll start.
You do know how social
media works, right?
Right now, you're toxic.
So anything you say
online will feel insincere.
However,
It isn't what we say or think
that defines us, but what we do.
Did you come up
with that yourself?
It's Jane Austen.
Of course it is.
Our words and thoughts
don't amount to anything
if our actions can't back it up.
And what do your
actions say about you?
They say,
that I am not about to
take business advice
from your little romance novel.
Fine. If you don't cooperate,
I don't have to do anything.
I will be with my family
if you change your mind.
Hey
Wow, you're back early.
He won't listen to me.
Which means I don't
have to do anything.
hm..
What?
Honestly, I'm relieved.
I didn't like the
idea of you hanging
out with the guy who hit Dad.
Also, I read in the Mirror
he's kind of a jerk.
Yeah.
I'm actually a
little disappointed.
I had some good
ideas that really
would have worked for him.
Really?
I thought he
kidnapped you, the way
his goon hauled you out of here.
Unless you're family,
you can't go in.
I'm family.
Izzy! Open the door.
What are you doing?
I'm going to talk to him.
I know you're in there.
Of course you do.
I told you I'd be here.
You also said, you'd
come work for me.
but I guess words
aren't important.
So what do your actions
say about you now?
They say, that I
don't have to do
anything if you don't cooperate.
Or did your near photographic
memory miss that too?
Open the door!
Not when you're
acting like this.
If I may?
I don't think intimidation
is the best way
to work with a partner
in this situation.
Oh no.
no, no, no, she
is not my partner.
Just put on your streaming face
and work your charm
and remember you're trying to
redeem yourself
to keep your job.
Alright Beistie, lets do this.
I am not your Beistie.
Please
try to work with her, try.
You heard her.
She doesn't want
to work with me!
That's not what I said.
ugh.. Do we really need her?
Yes
G&G, uses wealth to
cover up their mistakes.
One lone article is hardly...
[GASP] Poll 78% of community
finds G&G spokesman insincere.
Well, if you were a
celebrity like me...
you'd have haters too.
Beiste has a record fallout
from followers dropping
[GASP] 3 Million in
less than 24 hours.
Ok
Ok.
umm...
I get it. I get the picture.
So, uh,
What is your amazing...
Jane Austen plan?
We need to get you
off social media.
Anything positive you
do now won't be effective.
because people
will just interpret
it as you trying to save face.
Like Jane Austen said,
"Your good opinion once lost"
is forever lost.
I know.
Is lost forever
Great.
So even Jane Austen,
has declared me doomed.
You're not doomed.
but you do need to show a
fundamental internal shift.
Oh
Looks like you can
take care of yourself.
Do you still work at
the animal shelter?
So the shelter is starting
it's annual donation drive.
Of course the numbers
are going to bounce back.
you're just used to the company
remaining positive for so long,
you're forgetting that ups and
downs are completely normal.
Grant.
Come on.
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
I have a plan
I have this amazing
new PR assistant
she's going to be helping with..
Ahh...
Are you kidding?
Phone off. Remember our deal?
No a conference call with
the board of directors,
is not the same thing
as social media.
Ok, you need to
focus here and put
in an effort to make a change.
So, what do you need us to do?
Stuff these envelopes,
so we can send them out.
and then, come get
me when you're done.
Wow
Really, uh, rolling out
the red carpet here huh?
Trust me, you're
going to want that.
Lick
No.
You're losing subscribers
because of one big
terrible thing you did right?
And?
And if you do one big
thing to correct it,
it's not going to
win people over.
They'll just see it as
you trying to save face.
We need to show them,
that you're a good person
who makes good choices.
That's right
that's right, we
need to show them.
And yet I'm here, doing
good deeds alone.
With only you.
And not even you think
that I'm a good person. So...
No.
I don't.
I think the only person you
care about is yourself.
I'm going to be
the hardest person
for you to convince
and so far...
you're failing.
Ok.
That needs to be folded better,
and I think you got this.
You only care about yourself.
and has me licking envelopes.
Too much work for you huh?
Licking envelopes is
below my pay grade.
Right. Well between you
and me, you lasted longer
than I thought you would.
So, thanks for stopping by.
Oh... Between you and me,
I really love your sarcasm.
Licking envelopes is
below my pay grade,
and this is an animal shelter.
So. I'd like to work
with some animals.
Ok
Come on Cooper,
let's teach this man a lesson.
[LAUGHING]
You didn't.
He insisted.
Come on Cooper,
work with me buddy.
You show him who's boss.
The reason we didn't have
you working with animals today,
is because Cooper's the only
one on schedule for a bath
and he doesn't like baths much.
You could have..
You could have told
me that earlier.
I have a spare volunteer shirt.
I'll be right back.
Come on buddy.
You want a hand?
Not from you.
You deserve that.
Ok.
Ok.
No
Cooper
Ok, buddy.
If things are going
untowardly one month.
They're sure to mend the next.
More Jane Austen?
I heard that one from my mother.
It wasn't until after
she passed away that I
figured out she was
quoting Jane Austen.
Is that why you uh...
It was my way of keeping
her close to me.
Can't really think of any
one that's good enough
to make up for when we lost her.
But, we do the best
with what we've got.
Right?
Alright Cooper.
That will do buddy.
Let's get you dried off.
Come on.
[CAMERA CLICK]
Well that.
Was a, disaster.
I bet my numbers are plummeting
and, and the board
is ready to drop me.
Actually the board just
sent over the reports
and they're pretty happy
with how today went.
How would the board
know how today went?
I can't post anything.
But the animal shelter did.
What do you mean?
Ok
[DOOR CHIME]
Alright
What is the plan for today?
You're looking chipper.
Well after last
week's fundraiser.
I feel like I can
handle anything.
It was a successful fundraiser.
You know, it would have done
better if it were
a kissing booth.
But what's the fun in that.
Hey did you think that was worse
than our nature cleanup project?
I honestly didn't know you were
standing in an old cesspool.
No, that was, that
was my fault for...
slipping and falling in.
uh...
You didn't post anything
about that though did you?
No.
No, I mean the purpose is to
improve your image, right?
Right.
Right.
Right, I just um...
So today should be
so much simpler.
K
It is a women's career workshop.
Local businesses are donating
their time and resources
to help under privileged
women get career support.
and Pierce has generously
offered Charmed
as the location for
the clothing drive.
Ok
So, theses are the
donated clothes.
They need to be sorted and
hung, do you have a preference?
Do I have...
uh.. No
No, I think that maybe you're
wasting a valuable resource
on hanging clothes.
hum..
Let's just see if this resource
can even hang clothes.
It's going to be perfect on you.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Ah. Worn out already huh?
Yeah
Hey at least the event's
going fantastic.
mmm...
Yeah?
This is great Pierce
Thanks.
New recipe?
Yeah, you like it?
Yeah
I made that just for you.
So.
Nice.
What are you drinking?
Can I have one of those next?
Beistie. [LAUGHING]
What are you?
Am I?
Guess I'm not
getting a drink then.
No.
K, well.
Good talk, guess I deserve that.
Hey
Good job with the hanging.
Ok, so offer a firm handshake,
smile,
and maintain eye contact.
And don't be afraid to pause,
before you answer
their questions.
It makes you look self assured.
First impressions are important.
You screw it up too
badly you'll be lucky
to work with them ever again.
Ok.
That's about it, did you have
any other questions for me?
Let's finish on a
handshake shall we?
That was perfect.
Thank you Mr. Beiste.
You're welcome.
Do my ears deceive me?
or are you offering
helpful advice?
I do have some good
experience to offer.
Yeah, but you're not so
good at following it.
Oh, come on.
You didn't follow a
single one of those tips
the first time you
came into Charmed.
I shook Pierce's hand.
Oh, well what first impressions
did you leave him with?
Ok, Ok, Alright.
I see where you're going
with it. Thank you.
Ok, good.
Good.
So, I was checking
the accounts earlier.
Oh..
Great...
How many followers
did I lose today?
None
I checked about an hour ago.
You actually managed to
gain a few followers.
Seriously?
Yeah
It's working?
Yeah.
Oh my...
That was....
That was weird... I...
that was too much, I'm sorry.
It was just surprising.
You're right.
I shouldn't have...
I'm gonna go.
I just didn't have you down
as a touchy feely type.
I'm gonna go. I'm...
No, you know what.
We should celebrate, though.
Right? I'm...
Can I take you out to dinner?
That might be too much.
Come on.
I mean, I didn't think any
of this was going to work
and you proved me wrong.
Come on, my treat.
[JAZZ MUSIC ]
Well this is a nice change.
Your Austen ways are
rubbing off on me.
hm. You say that like
it's a bad thing.
Well her characters
just take too
long to tell you how they feel.
I'd rather put it out there.
Get to the point.
I think there is
something nice about
taking your time to tell
someone how you feel.
Thank you.
You've been here before.
Quite a few times.
My dad was friends
with the head chef.
Well then, what
do you recommend?
Oh,
The salmon is surprising
good actually, and
anything with the eel
is a personal favorite.
So which one will
you pick tonight?
I think I'll actually let
the chef surprise me,
in celebration of
my followers finally
forgetting about
that little incident.
Grant, about that.
My follower count
finally stopped dropping.
We deserve to celebrate.
Right.
but, now you need to
get people back on your side.
And the workshop was a success.
And I had a big hand in that.
Yeah you did good.
So what's the problem.
You won over a few
dozen people today.
We need to branch out
to millions and...
well, that can't be done until,
you fundamentally shift
who you are inside.
And you don't
believe I can change
because, I'm a beast
I'm sorry I said that.
Sorry you said it, or
sorry you believe it?
I'm sorry I said it.
No, I really do think
you did good today.
Would you even be doing
this if I wasn't here?
If you don't think I can change
Then why do you even care?
No, I do believe you can change.
I want you to be better,
but I can't do that for you.
[PHONE BUZZING]
Oh, I am so sorry, It's Renee
Hey everything ok?
What?
Really?
Ok, yes, yes I will
be right there.
Is everything alright?
My Dad's awake.
He's been asking for you.
Hey, Dad.
There's my girl.
I was just telling him
about the past few weeks.
How did the Grand Opening go?
Oh it was so great.
We had such a good turn out.
I can't wait to get home.
Don't you worry.
You'll be back home in no time.
Who's that?
That. That is my new client.
Izzy, be honest.
He's the guy who hit
you with his car.
What?
Renee
Don't worry, Izzy's
forcing him to help us.
It's ok. It's ok.
Dad.
We should let you rest.
So...
How did the evening go?
Boss?
How'd dinner go?
How does it look like it went?
I thought it went good.
Now I'm not so sure.
I'm the scum of the earth.
I thought the media
campaign was going well
didn't you go out
tonight to celebrate?
You like her.
What, No No I don't.
-You do
I've never seen you so down
over somebody who despises you.
Despise, hey come on.
You want some advice?
Ignore her.
Next time she texts, let it ride
for a day before you respond.
Do you hear yourself, right now?
You should start
training with me.
Girls love a guy who's ripped.
Tell her your in "Beiste" mode.
Oh, it's so dumb.
It's so dumb, it's clever, but
it's dumb. I'm not gonna...
Jessie, any advice?
Yeah, tell her how you feel.
Yeah, no.
Ok, you're both
terrible at this.
Just...
He had roses.
He had roses...
Jessie, draft some paperwork.
What for?
We're creating a non-profit.
Do we have a printer?
-Yeah
-Yeah
Get the printer.
Come on.
Johnny.
I want your business.
Well...
At least you brought
a paper contract.
No, No. I'm sorry about before.
but I'm not trying
to buy you out.
unless it's all of your flowers.
What?
I want to buy every rose that
you have in the store right now.
Is that a yes?
Well yeah, of course
I'll sign that.
-Ok, alright sign right there.
Sorry, I must have dozed off.
So, about last night?
Girlfriend.
We're not dating.
Really, cause this
article makes a
pretty strong case that you are.
Well, we're not.
I can't be in a
relationship with him.
It would be unprofessional.
Girls.
This is honestly the last thing
we need right now Izzy.
Are you seriously upset with me?
Look, no, I'm just...
-Girls
You ok dad?
Can a father get a
little peace please?
Of course, I'm sorry dad.
Yeah, sorry.
Would one of you go
get me a pudding cup?
Yes, I'll go.
Sorry, dad.
Nope, Nope, No...
We're good. We're good.
We're good.
Hey
-Hey
What's all this?
Oh, this...
is Roses for Relief.
Cute. What is it?
I made it last night.
It's a... no...
It's a charity.
It's ok.
Thank you.
Where people can donate to help
hospital patients
pay their bills.
And then I will match
every dollar donated.
and send out roses
to cheer people up.
You've gotten this many
donations already?
I may have triple matched
to get things started.
I may have triple
matched my own donation,
to get things started,
but, this is going to take off.
I feel it.
Here, come
come with me.
Hi, we brought
some roses for you.
Oh, thank you so much.
Of course. We hope
you feel better soon.
They're lovely.
all of time.
-all of time.
[KNOCKING]
We'll be out of your
way in a minute,
we just wanted to drop
these off for you.
Oh, those are beautiful.
Yeah, thank you.
Aren't you Grant?
The guy that
hospitalized that man?
Leave the man alone Allen.
A rose by any other name
would smell as sweet.
Shakespeare
A little Romeo and Juliet here?
We are fans. Yeah.
Well, uh. Thank you again
for those beautiful roses.
Of course
-They're very nice, thank you.
I hope everything
turns out ok for you.
Thank you. And you as well.
-Thanks
-Thanks bye.
Romeo and Juliet
huh? I'm impressed.
A near photographic memory...
After you.
Thank you.
[CAMERA CLICK]
I'll just set that here.
That's the last of them.
-Can you even smell them?
Wow they smell wonderful.
Consider this my apology.
Hey. Hey.
Izzy, hey, hey.
Come on I...
What's the matter, I thought, I
thought you'd be
happy about that.
I am.
The charity is great.
But um..
There was an article
in the paper about us.
And now Renee
thinks we're dating.
Does she?
Yeah
And she was really
upset about it.
Are you upset about it?
I don't want to be some
vanity news article.
Izzy.
What do you want?
I don't know.
Ok, well.
Let's get some fresh air, yeah?
Yeah.
I'm just helping Izzy with....
-Is that Izzy O'Hara, daughter
of the man you assaulted?
I did not assault anyone.
Ok, excuse me now.
No comment.
We're not releasing a statement
today. Thank you.
Come on. Come on.
[CROWD SCREAMING]
I can't believe that worked.
Oh that was nothing.
I've outrun crowds
bigger than that before.
[THUNDER]
Out of the frying pan.
Come on. Renee's bookshop
is just up ahead.
[RAIN]
So this is your
sister's shop huh?
Um-hum
And is she a bookworm like you?
No one is a bookworm like me.
But she's a pretty close second.
Well this is a
pretty cool place.
Jessie says they got
away from the crowd.
Do you want them to pick us up?
Sure
They can get us in
about twenty minutes.
Ok.
Hey
Have you ever played,
the bookstore game?
It might be something
fun to pass the time.
No, I don't believe I
have, how do you play?
So, I pick out three books
that I think represent you.
And then you pick out
three books for me.
Ok. So how do you win?
Well there's not
exactly a winner.
It's just a fun thing to do.
But there could be,
a winner, right?
Let's say the first to
get all three books.
Yeah but it doesn't have
to be a competition.
Ok, but maybe today it is.
Five minutes and counting.
I wouldn't take that
one if I were you.
Good thing you're not me.
Three.
Two.
One. Oh...
Just in time.
Wow are there any books
left on the shelf?
Oh, well I have
your three books.
The rest are for me.
Ok, which ones are mine?
Ok, so.
The three musketeers.
Yeah, cause you always have
Jessie and Richard with you.
You're like the three
musketeers in real life.
And then next is,
Treasure Island
I loved this book as a kid.
I figured it fits your
sense of adventure.
And then last but not least,
Here, so you can learn
some new quotes.
Northanger Abbey
Are you ever going to stop
pushing Jane Austen on me?
Nope.
Alright.
So?
What about me?
Yes.
There you go.
Yeah.
I chose that one,
because, like Dorothy
you just click your heels
together, and somehow,
everything magically works out.
Wow. I wish that were true.
The Strange Case of
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Yeah, it's about
these two guys who
work together to solve crimes.
It's like you and me.
Have you actually
read this book?
No but's it's
referenced all the time
in movies and pop culture, why?
Ok, so
This is about a scientist,
Dr. Jekyll -Ok
Who creates this serum, which
transforms him into another man.
Hyde, he's a murderer.
Yeah, so I don't
want to spoil it,
but it's not exactly
a happy ending.
Somehow all the references
make more sense.
That's not what I meant.
That's not us.
I'm sorry Izzy.
But hey, you know,
you should read this.
It's kind of interesting.
It shows how a person can
have good and evil in them.
I just realized...
two books,
that means I win.
Oh, did it have to be three?
Well technically you did say
the first to get to three. So...
I did say the first to get to...
Lucky number three
And it's Jane Austen
and I chose this one
because like Emma
you are always looking for
the good in people.
Hello.
Anybody here?
It's just us.
Izzy, we talked about this.
I'm buying.
Oh good, no family
discount then.
Don't think I can't
see what you're doing.
Buying books?
She's not like other girls.
No she's not.
If you're just using her...
No. She's incredible.
Ok. One more.
So. Dad's been asking
about the farm.
I haven't been back
there since before...
Me neither.
Well the place is
probably a mess.
I don't want dad to
see it that way.
Yeah we better clean it up
before we take him out there.
How about next week?
I can help.
What?
What.. It's a farm, right?
I mean, I can help clean it up.
How bad can it be?
What's that smell?
Fresh Air.
It's not bad.
So, you ever fed sheep before?
Can't say that I have.
Ok first time for everything.
What you want to do is
lift by both strings.
Unless you want to see a
hay bail explode -Ok
Put it right in there.
Oh I get to?
um-hum
-Great.
Yeah, you got it.
-Yeah, Ok
Nice
That was perfect
Well that's not bad.
Let's get another one.
Alright.
Good job.
Come on... Alright, now what?
That way.
Ready?
-Yeah
Let's do this.
Ok
Now let's separate it.
Oh Hello.
Good girl
[HORSE WHINNY]
Are you ready for
your dad to get here?
Everything feels just a little
less terrible being back home.
Including me?
Maybe just a tiny bit.
Maybe I should
adopt the farm life.
You wouldn't like it.
Oh, I don't know.
What about you?
You ever think
about moving back?
Sometimes...
Why don't you?
It's hard to get
work around here.
I suppose that's true.
[STOMACH GROWL]
[LAUGHING]
Why don't we go get some food?
Come on.
-Ok
[HUMMING THE STAR
SPANGLED BANNER]
You know what's great
about today Jess?
Nuh-uh
Not having to worry
about the boss man.
Don't jinx it.
Hey. I ain't jinxin' nothin'
Just exercising a little
gratitude for happiness.
You should give it a shot.
"Were so gallantly steaming..."
[PHONE BEEP]
Maybe it's nothing.
Alright, I jinxed us.
I have had one nap, in
ten years with you.
I've got dates
tonight, two of them.
[PHONE BEEP]
Leave the paparazzi
out of it....
Come on boss man,
you know I'm like a ninja.
Shall we?
We've got no food.
Alright, I'll tell you what.
You go get washed up, and
I will take care of dinner.
Alright, but you
do know it's too
far for pizza delivery right?
What? I've ordered
Chinese food before.
Go, Go wash up,
I got this I promise.
Good Luck
-Thank you
So this is a farm...
Yeehaw
Grant. There you are.
Hey...
-hey
Wow, you got cleaned
up faster than I thought.
So did you.
What are you doing out here?
Just getting dinner ready.
Dinner?
Come with me.
What have you done?
When you said you were
going to handle dinner,
this is not at all
what I pictured.
Well. I mean it's not a top
grade sushi bar, but...
it has some rustic charm, right?
Dinner, is served.
Thank you for showing
me the farm today.
It has been
It's just what I needed.
Thank you for letting
me share it with you.
I used to sit out
here when I was kid
and read until
the sun went down.
I can see why.
It's beautiful isn't it.
It's amazing.
This. This is the rich life.
I mean it, I mean this
is really living.
-Yeah
It's amazing.
In vain I have struggled,
it will not do.
My feelings will not regress.
You must allow me...
to tell you how ardently,
I admire and love you.
Did I get it right?
Something like that.
Izzy
Yes
Will you marry me?
I know, I just said that...
but truly, I mean if
you're worried about
what your sister, and
your whole family,
and the press are
thinking, then lets get
married and not have
to worry about it.
I can't believe
what I'm hearing.
I know, me neither....
Did you just propose to me for
the sake of your online image?
Yes, no, no.
What, what, no. I didn't...
And you brought the
paparazzi to my house?
No
I can't believe this,
you're just the same
image obsessed influencer
you've always been.
I thought you'd changed
No. I, Izzy this is
not me please...
No
Alright, get out of here.
Izzy.
-Go on now. Come on now get.
Darn shutterbugs.
Hey
Hey
How are you doing?
Not so good.
We were worried about you.
It's not like you to
disappear for a few days.
Even if you do find a
hideaway with a good book.
Or a million.
I wanted to apologize about
what I said at the hospital.
About you and him
and everything.
Why? You were
right about it all.
But I still shouldn't
have said it.
Are we good?
Yeah. Of course we're good.
Good.
I was afraid you
weren't answering
my calls or texts because of me.
No
No, it's nothing like that.
I just felt so stupid,
for falling into another
relationship where
the guy cared only
about his public image.
And the worse part is,
I don't know if I should
have known better or,
because I over reacted.
If it's any consolation,
I thought you guys were
cute at the bookstore.
Emma....
I think I made a big mistake.
Have you tried
reaching out to him?
I have a different idea.
Could you help clean me up?
Start with these books. Geez.
The board of directors
is pleased with
your handling of the situation.
They are looking forward
to seeing you recommit
to your acquisitions
and streaming campaign.
Ready to get back at it boss?
Let's go buy some businesses.
Get swarmed by fans, yeah.
Ok...
I really messed up.
[PHONE DING]
Hello everyone.
Izzy here, over at
Charmed Specialty Drinks.
Do you know what she's
doing here? -eh eh
It was only a few
short months ago,
that my last stream ended with
my dad going into the hospital.
I'm very pleased to say,
he's doing much better now.
Say Hi dad.
When Grant Beiste, hit
my dad with his car,
even though it was an accident,
I thought he was the worst
human being in the world.
And that was wrong of me.
As my mom and Jane
Austen used to say,
"Angry people are
not always wise"
And I was angry.
Really angry.
Grant
I rushed to think
the worst of you.
And I'm sorry.
You the big headed privileged
corporate bully
proved to me that
there is more to
person than their
public personas.
Without you my dad wouldn't
be sitting there right now.
And when you came up
with Roses for Relief,
you proved to me that you were
changed for the better.
Get the car.
So, in order to move forward,
I'm deleting the live stream
from my account.
Thank you, everyone.
for all of your
love and support.
[DOOR CHIME]
Hey
Thank you so much for
letting us use the shop.
Of course, and Renee,
I'm going to need some
more of your books,
because I can not seem
to keep them in stock.
Sure, I'll bring
them by tomorrow.
Great thanks, have a good one.
They're just around the corner,
you want to get them now?
Ok, Izzy.
Do you want to come?
Yeah, Yeah I...
I just thought Grant
might show up, you know?
So did I.
[DOOR CHIME]
What's up Beistie?
How can I help you?
I thought I...
She already left?
Oh, yeah I'm afraid so.
This is not how I
expected this to go.
One truth bomb coming up.
How did you expect it to go?
I don't know, I...
I thought I'd come rushing in,
right as she was
finishing her video.
and she'd get all emotional,
and we'd run into
each others arms,
like we were in a
movie, or something.
A movie scene?
Yes, like a movie scene.
Because we are perfect
for each other.
Well you know, it sounds to me
like you want it to be too easy.
What do you mean?
Honestly, if she's
perfect for you then
what are you going
to do right now
to show that she's worth it?
Could I...
Could I maybe film
here for a minute?
Yeah go ahead.
I thought you did a really good
job on your live stream.
It's weird to think that
chapter of my life is over.
It's like I just
read a good book.
I'm glad I read it.
But I'm sad it's over.
You're life isn't like a book
with a beginning and an end.
Each day you live is
a newly written page.
You sound like mom.
[PHONE DINGS]
What's up Beisties?
I'm here live, at
Charmed Specialty Drinks
again, to...
show you how to
live the rich life.
At least that's the lie
that I always fed you.
What is he doing?
The truth is,
the life I live
comes from feeding off of
those who are struggling.
And G&G enabled me.
They would send me lists
of property they wanted,
and I would go and
buy the businesses,
and I wouldn't take
no for an answer.
I used all sorts of tactics.
To drive their business away
and force them to shut down.
I tried to do it to
this wonderful place.
But Izzy O'Hara...
Izzy exposed my
bullying tactics,
and in my rush to
get away from her,
I hospitalized her father.
What I've done is inexcusable.
And I guess...
I guess what I'm trying to say,
is that I'm sorry.
I'm sorry for how
I've used all of you.
And Izzy, if your watching...
I'm especially sorry to you
and how I've treated you.
And I want to thank you,
for showing me what it really
means to live the rich life.
There is so much good
in this world, so much.
And I want to be a part of it,
which is why I'm
resigning from G&G.
I'm not that person anymore.
and to thank you
All of you, for
helping me see that.
Go.
Thanks man.
-Yeah
What is this?
New Drink. On the house.
Thinking of calling
it the Beiste
I'm honored.
So. What are you going to
do with all of this free time?
Well, I think I'll
start with a good read.
A person who has not
pleasure in a good novel
must be incredibly stupid.
Intolerably stupid.
Right, intolerably.
Thank you for your
apology, by the way.
But I'm surprised that
you lied on your live stream,
after everything that
you've been through.
Everything I said was true.
You're not a beast
I did botch a proposal.
What happened to that near
photographic memory of yours?
I didn't exactly say no.
A ladies imagination
is very rapid.
it jumps from admiration,
to love
from love to
matrimony in a moment.
Is that a yes?
Yes
Wait a minute,
that was the most romantic
quote you could come up with?
Mr. Darcy
giving Caroline Bingley
a backhanded compliment?
Yes
Well listen here bookworm,
you're going to have
to do better than that,
if you want to impress me.
Ok, I'm listening.
Maybe something like,
I can not fix on the
hour or the spot
or the look, or the words,
which laid the foundation
It is too long ago.
I was in the middle before
I knew what had begun.
I don't know,
something like that
might have been pretty romantic.
Right, except I couldn't
have said that.
Because I know exactly when
the foundation was laid.
Really?
-uh-hum
Well now you have to tell me.
You might want to
start searching
that photographic
memory of yours.