Fishing for Love (2021) Movie Script
You ready
for the lunchtime launch?
Yes.
I just hope
the partners like it.
Of course they will, Kendall.
It really looks fantastic,
very avant garde.
Thank you, Maggie.
It's the first time
seeing the final reveal,
so...
Oh, look out!
I am so sorry!
Are you alright?
Yes.
That was close,
but I'm totally fine, thank you.
Very quick moves there.
I'm impressed.
Do strangers often
almost take you out
on the sidewalk
with sailboat planks?
You know, stranger things
have happened in this city.
What's the occasion?
It's a restaurant launch.
Another one?
I don't know if Seattle
really needs another
fancy place to eat.
You know, some people
enjoy fine dining.
I only eat what I can catch.
Oh, the owners are about
to make a speech.
We're so happy
to welcome all of you
to the opening
of our new restaurant, Glo.
- Yes!
- Cheers.
It's one of the best designs
I think this city has ever seen,
and that's all thanks
to the hard work
of Seacoast Architects.
Oh! Thank you.
Enough with the speeches.
Let's have some fun
and eat!
Come on in!
Well, the partners love it.
Are you going to come in
and celebrate?
You know what,
I would love to but I can't.
I'm still working on
that proposal
for my meeting tomorrow morning
for Edward Kent.
Wow, Clove.
That is one of the most
prestigious restaurants in town.
They just won
another James Beard award.
I know.
I've never designed a restaurant
this upscale before.
You always come up
with a dynamite plan.
What can I do to help?
You know what, nothing.
You stay here, have a good time.
I am going to put
the finishing touches
on that proposal,
but I'll see you at the office
tomorrow to debrief?
You're the best.
Good luck!
No! Not 20.
One moment, please.
40. Four-zero.
So sorry about this.
Busy morning,
but it always is
when you own a restaurant.
Even busier when you own three!
Soon to be four,
which is where you come in.
I had a hard time
with the previous architect,
so I need someone
who can envision
exactly the design I want.
Where do you get
your inspiration from?
I draw upon
a lot of classic art,
a lot of contemporary, too.
Jean-Michel Basquiat,
Edward Hopper,
even Warhol from time to time.
I'm impressed
by your art knowledge.
Thank you.
I used to love studying
the greats growing up.
I wanted to paint
just like them.
Well, you and your firm
come with rave reviews.
Voted Best of Seattle
in City Design Magazine.
I am proud of my winning team.
And as the owner
of Seacoast Architects,
you're the one to go to.
Now, I want to make
a big splash with this design,
something modern,
yet still welcoming,
so customers feel...
At home.
Exactly.
Now, we're opening
in two months,
so you're going
to have to move quickly.
Well, I was thinking
sleek modern walls,
with patterns
of Old World French design.
For the front of the restaurant,
we would do
something glass-like...
Cascading ice, very bold.
Sounds fantastic.
How soon can we get a mock-up?
A week?
Absolutely!
I love visiting you
in the city, sis.
You love me or all
the free food that I get you?
Both!
Well, I'm glad one of us
gets to enjoy these perks.
I know I said I love
owning my own business,
but I feel like
I am married to my job.
Well, I would marry this fillet,
it's so delicious.
I wish I could cook like this.
Hey, you are one of
the best chefs I know.
Maybe they're looking
for a new sous-chef here?
No, you know what...
Billy, I think
you should dream bigger.
Like owning your own restaurant.
Would you come have
a sit-down meal more often
if I had my own restaurant?
I would be
your biggest customer.
Hey! I need that!
Enough work.
I have a new recipe
for the Mystic Bay
Big Catch Festival.
You mean for the...
Chowder Showdown!
I can't wait for you to try it.
I can't believe that
the festival is next Sunday!
It might be Dad's last
before he retires.
I think you mean if Dad retires.
He really is this time, Ken.
He's selling the boat.
What?
He's selling "Sweet Serenity"?
I can't believe it!
I can't either.
But I overheard him
talking to Ron on the phone
about a sale,
and I think
it's for real this time.
I just don't know
if Ron is the right buyer.
I worry about him
making the wrong decision.
You know Dad.
I doubt we can talk him
out of it
once he's made up his mind.
You can talk him
in or out of anything.
I need that.
Ugh.
It's my new client, Edward,
the owner of this restaurant.
He is relentless.
He's passionate, but relentless.
And, you know what,
he wants my proposal
in one week.
One week is very fast.
But I also need him
as a client, so.
Why don't you come home early?
Spend the week
in your favorite town
for some inspiration?
You are your own boss, you know?
Well, you are right.
I do come up with my best ideas
when I'm home.
Okay, let's see.
I could brainstorm on Tuesday,
I could mock up
some more drawings on Wednesday,
I could send over
my final proposal
to Edward on Thursday,
and then I could be there
for festival prep on Friday.
Okay, you know what...
It's a plan!
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I miss you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I need you
How did all the time
slip away?
Whoa, whoa, whoa
The sea is calming
The sun is shining
Rays that wash away
all the gray
Whoa, whoa
And I...
Sail with the wind...
- Hi.
- Hey.
I...
Sail around the bend
I'm home again
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Ho, oh
Whoa, whoa, whoa
whoa, oh
Whoa, whoa, whoa
whoa, oh...
Whoa, whoa, whoa
whoa, oh
Whoa, whoa, whoa
whoa, oh...
Oh...
Whoa, oh...
Maggie, hi.
Hi.
I just sent the drawings
you left on your desk
to Edward.
Thank you so much.
I don't know what to do
about those interiors.
I don't know if I need to do
something bolder,
flashier.
I think it looks very modern.
I am going
to work on it this week
and I will get back to you.
Okay. Bye.
Dad, hi!
Oh, hey, Kendall.
Come on up.
Let's get your sea legs
back on ya.
Well, well, well, look at you.
How are you, sweetheart?
Good.
I missed you, Dad.
Well, you know what...
I missed you more.
Come on, tell me everything.
All your new clients,
your friends, your adventures.
There's not much to tell.
Designing lots of restaurants,
same thing,
different storefronts.
I do actually have a new client
that I'm trying to close.
- Oh?
- The owner is very particular.
It's going to be a challenge.
Well, good thing
you'll be spending some time
on the "Sweet Serenity"
this week!
It's nice to see the boat again.
Ah.
I can't believe
you're finally selling her, Dad.
Well, I can't wait forever
for the perfect offer.
And good old Ron
is gonna take it off my hands.
Well, I'm glad I'll get
to say goodbye this week.
So, Dad, why aren't you at sea?
Ran out of bait.
I'll tell you what,
why don't you go down
to Benny's,
pick me up enough bait
for tomorrow's catch?
Gee, I just got here,
you're already
putting me to work.
Go on!
- It's good to see you, Dad.
- You too.
Kendall! You're home!
Benny! Oh!
How are ya?
Oh, busier than ever!
I've got a whole stack
of marina permits to go through.
Wish I could get out
on the water myself.
Your dad get out fishing today?
No, actually, he's out of bait.
I'll take two bags full.
Oh, wish I could help,
but the new fisherman in town
just bought us out.
Of everything?
Every last shad.
He just left.
He's a hard nut to crack
we're finding.
I'll try to crack him.
I'll see you Sunday
for the Best Catch?
Oh, you betcha.
Bring your best game.
Oh, it's on!
Excuse me?
Hi. Hello?
Hello?
Hi. Hi.
Excuse me.
Could you...
Oh... it's you.
Hey.
Glad to see you're not wielding
wooden planks this time.
I'm Kendall.
I'm Zack.
What are you doing here?
This is my hometown.
What were you doing in Seattle?
I was picking up
some yellow cedar for my boat.
So, have you lived
in Mystic Bay long?
A few months.
And how are you liking it?
It's a fishing town.
Hmm.
Obviously, it's a fishing town.
It's small,
lots of opportunity
to expand my business.
Be a big fish in a small bay.
Plenty of great fish to catch.
Hmm. And eat.
Since you only eat
what you catch.
Good memory.
Listen, you are cleaning
Benny out of bait
for all those fish
that you're catching.
I heard you got the last of it.
Any chance you could spare some?
I wish I could,
but this isn't even enough
for our trip
out to sea tomorrow.
I can't keep up with the demand.
Are you going out, too?
Oh, no, it's for my dad.
You're Lee's daughter?
I am.
And the thing about Mystic Bay
is we always look out
for one another.
Well, I don't think Lee
really wants my help anyway.
What do you mean?
I gave him an offer on his boat,
but he pretty firmly refused.
Sorry, I gotta go.
Maybe we'll run
into each other again sometime.
Oh, wait.
What about...
The bait?
- Hi.
- Hey.
Hey, chef!
Look what the tide brought in.
Still sous-chef.
One day, you'll be able
to show the world your recipes.
How about some fish and chips?
Well, you know what,
that sounds like a good idea.
I'll get it myself.
Hi, Lee.
Oh, hey, Arial!
How are you?
I'm fantastic!
Excellent.
Who's this sweet girl?
Well, her and her dad
are new in town.
Oh!
So what you got there?
Seashell necklaces.
We're fundraising
for our paddling team.
Oh, isn't that fantastic!
Let me have a look.
Oh, yeah.
I'll tell you what,
I'm gonna take three of these.
Can I?
These are beautiful.
Fit for a mermaid.
So, are you going
to be participating
in the Best Catch competition?
Yes! I catch a lot of fish.
Really, huh?
Do you have your own ship?
It's my dad's,
but I'm the captain.
Mm-hmm.
Now, I don't know
if you're quite ready
for that title just yet.
This is my daughter, Arial.
You keep popping up everywhere.
I heard that you guys
are going to be entering
the Big Catch competition?
You know, every year,
they crown
the Best Mystic Bay Fisherman.
- Hmm.
- Can we, Dad?
We'll see, honey.
You already have
a lot of activities.
There's also
the Chowder Showdown
and a potluck
at the end of the festival.
Yeah, you could give Billy
a run for his title.
Please?
If we have enough time,
maybe.
Why don't we go and sell
some more necklaces, huh?
- See you guys.
- See ya.
Okay, let's dig in!
Oh, Billy, tomorrow, boat.
We have a lot of work to do.
I'll be there.
And if Ron
buys the boat for parts,
I can retire,
do a little traveling.
Ron only wants
to buy the boat for parts?
But "Sweet Serenity"
has so much family history.
Dad, you can't do that.
I know, but it's
the best offer I've got.
I mean, I've known Ron
for 50 years.
He's a good guy,
offering good money.
I want to retire,
so I have to sell
the boat sometime,
even if it's not
the perfect offer.
You know?
Oh, I forgot to buy one
for Laney.
I'll be right back.
Zack made Dad
a very interesting offer.
Yeah, but I heard Dad
didn't accept it.
Well, it's less than
what Ron's offering,
but Zack wants to keep
the boat intact
for his business.
Yeah, but why would Zack
want to keep the boat intact?
He's a good businessman,
needs another boat to fish with,
and he understands the heritage
of these boats.
But Dad wants it to go
to someone he "really knows."
And something tells me
Zack hasn't taken much time
to get to know the locals.
I think there's more to him
than his tough exterior.
There's got to be a way
to get Dad to take Zack's offer
instead of Ron's.
The marina just wouldn't
be the same without it.
It means so much to our family.
I know.
Maybe if Zack shows
more community spirit,
Dad would be more interested
in his offer.
Why don't you talk to him?
He's not exactly
the easiest person to chat with.
Just come up with
one of your plans!
I've tried...
You're the only one
who can convince Dad.
Alright.
But I'm only doing this
for our "Sweet Serenity".
What time does Zack
usually leave the marina?
By 7:00 a.m. sharp.
Good.
You again!
Can I help you?
Just came by to say to hello.
Well, I wish
I could stay and chat,
but we're heading out soon.
You use Anchor Knots?
It's the way my family's
been doing it for years.
Well...
Hey, what are you doing?
Trust me, it will be
much more efficient.
I think I know
how to run my own ship.
I'm sure you do.
But you don't know everything
about tying knots.
Hey...
when a neighbor
offers a helping hand,
you gladly accept.
Not if the neighbor
doesn't know
what they're talking about.
That's how my father taught me,
Zack, you're never going
to fit in Mystic Bay
with that attitude.
And fitting in
is really important here.
Well, we won't be in Mystic Bay
much longer.
Whoa! Wait!
We're leaving shore!
Zack!
Looks like
you're coming with us today.
Well, at least I got the chance
to show you some better knots.
I've always loved
being on my dad's boat.
I miss it.
It's a great boat.
I know it is.
I kind of fell in love with it
the first time I saw it.
Hence the offer.
Right.
Well, have you tried again?
Like I said,
he was pretty disinterested.
Well...
look.
Maybe I can help.
Look, Kendall,
I don't want to cause
any trouble.
I really like Lee and his boat.
I'm just having trouble
fitting into the community.
It's so tightknit,
and I spend so much time
making sure
Arial's world is perfect
that I haven't had time
to perfect my own.
Well...
Wait.
I know my dad can be stubborn,
and...
I have a feeling
you can be, too.
I know if we can prove
that you're a true member
of Mystic Bay,
that my dad will see
you are the perfect buyer
for the boat.
I have a plan.
A plan?
First, we have to prove
to the community
that you see how special
Mystic Bay is.
And then you have to share
with the community.
That means bait, and more.
What's in it for you?
That boat means the world
to me and my family.
I mean, it's been in my family
for generations.
It really is the anchor
to who I am.
And I know my dad
wants to retire,
but I just can't see it
sold off for parts.
I need you.
But we need to be a team.
Okay.
Oh, hard to port out here.
No, we're heading starboard
to the school of fish
two miles out.
I think I know these waters
better than you.
You're used
to being the boss, huh?
I'll tell you what,
if I'm wrong,
I will owe you a coffee.
If I'm right, you'll owe me.
Hard to port!
Just so you know,
I'm partial to mochas,
and I'm not a cheap date.
Neither am I.
Hey, thanks for...
lending an extra hand
on deck today.
Ah...
Even though you weren't invited
and you use the wrong knots,
we still needed
all the help we could get
with everything we caught.
Okay, first of all,
happy to help,
but I was right
about those knots...
And the downriggers.
Of course, I know, I know.
And about turning to port side.
Okay, well,
I guess I should tell you
that my favorite coffee
at the Seahorse Cafe
is the crme brle latte.
You should probably
get your wallet out.
I'll buy you a latte,
but only because
I'm an honorable captain.
Hey, starfish.
How was school today?
So fun, Dad!
You better watch out
or I'll give you
a big salty hug.
Oh, this is Arial's
paddling coach, Mrs. Johnson.
Oh, hello!
Nice to meet you.
Your dad, Lee,
helped the paddling team
bring their gear the other day.
It was very sweet.
You too.
Bye, Arial!
Nice job.
Bye, Zack!
Thanks!
So, did you catch anything good?
Yes.
We actually...
caught...
a giant crab.
Were there any pirates?
None that I saw.
Are we having crab for dinner?
You bet.
Lots of salmon, too.
Is Kendall coming for dinner?
Um... you know what,
We don't want to keep her
from her plans, honey...
although we do have
more than enough food to share.
I really should be going.
No, please come.
You did help catch it after all.
Come on, please?
Well, in that case,
I'd love to.
Yay!
There is just one problem.
Where are we going to find
a pot big enough
for all of this?
I have a plan.
You seem to have a lot of those.
Thank you for this.
Having my family over
is a great way
for you to get to know my dad.
I'm happy to host,
the more the merrier.
Are they on their way?
They should be.
Hey, everybody.
Wow, that's huge!
Billy, where's Dad?
He was right behind me,
had to stop at Laney's
on the way.
I think we may be
a couple chairs short.
I'm gonna go grab some.
Oh, I'll help.
Don't worry, we've got this.
- Hey, Arial.
- Hey, Billy.
These look familiar.
Yes.
These are incredible.
Who made these?
You're looking at him.
A man of many talents.
Oh...
That one's not finished yet.
I love this.
It's incredible.
It's so Mystic Bay.
You know, the people in town
would love to know
you're a woodworker.
This is part of your plan
to make me a bonafide
member of Mystic, huh?
I love this bread board.
My friend, Laney,
owns the bakery in town.
I'm sure she would love to have
something like this.
Well, then she should have it.
I love her bread, I owe her.
I'll bring it in next time I go.
Zack, that's brilliant.
We could take this
to her tomorrow
as a gift.
We could prove that you,
a member of Mystic,
are taking care
of another member of Mystic.
Plus, she's pretty close
with my dad.
I'll bet she'd put in
a good word.
Now, that's a good plan.
Hmm.
I've only seen three or four
in the last couple of days.
Sorry I'm late, guys.
I had to stop at Laney's
to pick up dessert.
Dad.
How were the waters?
A bit rough today,
but hard on the old bones.
Get more eager to retire
every year.
We would all love to help you
reach that goal, Dad.
But for now we're just happy
to have you.
Oh, thank you.
Dad can't turn down a meal
cooked up in Big Blue.
Where did you find
such a big crab pot
on such short notice?
We've had it since we were kids.
Wow.
It's delicious.
Well, wait until
you try my chowder
for the potluck on Sunday.
I've been working
on a secret recipe.
Secret?
What's in it?
Well, there's definitely salmon,
and a crme frache base,
but the rest...
I can't even share with you.
We'll just have to wait
until Sunday
to try to figure it out.
You know what,
I want to a new recipe
with the fish I caught
in the bay with Dad.
Arial, that is a great idea.
I'll bet it will be
better than Billy's.
Oh! Hey!
Oh!
What? Come on.
- I believe in her!
- Hey!
Oh, I believe
in you, too, Billy.
Okay.
Oh, this crab is good.
Sorry.
It's work.
I've got to take this.
Oh, I could do this
all the time.
Edward.
Kendall, I've looked
at the draft.
There's just
not enough edge to this.
I want to set new trends,
like digital innovation,
swapping out paper menus
for touch-screen tablets.
I can work on
that redesign tonight
and I'll send it
right back to you.
I look forward to seeing it
in the morning.
Of course.
Bye.
Everything okay?
Yeah, just an important client.
Zack,
tonight has been wonderful.
I just think I have to go home
to get some work done.
Okay.
But I'll see you tomorrow?
For our plan?
Now you're the planner.
No. You're the planner.
I'm just the captain.
Hmm.
We will take
the bike path to Laney's
and I'll show you around town.
It's the best way
to see Mystic Bay.
I'm looking forward to it.
Thanks.
Hello!
Oh! Oh, my gosh.
Kendall, it's so nice
to see you home.
Oh, it's so nice to see you.
Now, the usual?
Yes!
No. Actually...
Double the usual.
- Oh!
- Laney, this is Zack.
He and his daughter
recently moved to Mystic.
Yes.
I've heard about you!
Nobody knows that much
about you, though.
Mystery man.
Well, not yet at least.
Laney, your bread is
some of the best I've ever had.
Oh!
And I made this bread board.
I think it would have
a better home with you
than with me.
Well...
thank you, Zack.
This is beautiful.
Oh!
How's your dad doing?
Oh, he's great.
I'm sure he'll be by soon.
Will you tell him
Zack and I say hello?
Oh, I will.
And I look forward to seeing
you both again soon!
Oh! Just a minute.
I have something for you.
Take these for the road.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
- Thanks, Laney.
- Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Oh, this is...
Now you have Laney on your side.
One step closer to being
a true member of Mystic.
And you really think
she'll put in
a good word with your dad?
Oh, yeah!
I mean, word spreads
like wildfire around here.
You should try talking to my dad
about the boat again.
He really appreciated
you hosting dinner.
I will, when the time is right.
Speaking of dinner,
Arial and Billy
really hit it off.
He even offered
to give her some spices
for her chowder.
You should come over.
You could pick up
the spices for Arial
and I could show you
a thing or two
about that chowder recipe.
And you could see my dad again.
You must really love this boat
to be spending
so much time with me.
It's not just about the boat.
It's about my family's legacy.
My great grandfather
sailed that boat,
my grandfather,
of course my dad.
He and my mom went on
all sorts of adventures
on "Sweet Serenity".
And even though
I moved to the city,
that boat,
like I said,
is still the anchor to who I am.
And it's one of the only pieces
of my mom that I have left,
so it's pretty special.
I'm so sorry, Kendall.
She lives on in this place,
and in me.
And I'm sure she would agree
I'll do what I can.
I promise.
Maggie, have you heard back
from Edward?
Not yet.
Hmm. You know, I sent him
some revisions late last night
and I haven't heard anything.
Don't worry.
I'll call the second
I hear anything.
How's home?
Home is great.
Better than expected.
How so?
I don't know,
something's different this time.
Maybe it's the fresh sea air.
It feels like a new beginning.
You sound different.
Different?
How so?
Relaxed?
Happy?
You know what, Maggie,
I actually have to get going,
but I will talk to you soon!
Okay.
Yeah. Bye.
- Hi!
- Hey.
- Who drew this?
- Um...
Kendall.
She was quite the artist
in high school.
It's great.
I used to love to draw.
What an incredible boat.
Incredible indeed.
Yeah, that old boat
has done me well,
but now it's time
for the old sailor
to try a new adventure.
You know, Kendall
proved her sea legs on my boat
the other day,
helped me catch
everything for dinner,
though I would expect
nothing less
from a great fisherman's
daughter.
And granddaughter,
and great-granddaughter.
A lot of greats in this family.
So I've heard!
Billy, out of the kitchen!
Out of the kitchen!
No fraternizing with the enemy.
You are fraternizing
with the enemy.
Really?
I would never interfere
with another person's
soup recipe.
I only promised Arial
I would leave
some special spices
for her to try.
But you know where to find me
if you need any expert advice.
Bye, Billy.
Really, I'll just be
right downstairs.
Bye, Billy.
I got to get out of here, too.
- Good to see you, sir.
- You too.
I think I have some ideas
to help you
with the competition.
First of all,
have you ever tried making
No.
Won't that be too obvious?
No.
I don't think so.
Sometimes, we want to start
with something classic
and improve upon it.
Old meets new.
This is my grandmother's
traditional chowder recipe.
- Ready?
- Yes.
We start with butter.
Maybe add...
The sign says stay alert
You've got your large latte
and an Oxford shirt
Stand behind the yellow line
Every morning
at a quarter to nine
Announcer says
there's been a delay
...Make a face
'Cause your eyes light up
when you glance my way
Quit acting like
you didn't see
Acting like you didn't see
'Cause I caught you staring
seven times this week
You watch your step
and watch your lips
And thinkin' about
your fingertips
You've got me runnin'
after your train
Did you say something?
Say something...
Say something
Say something...
I seen the other day
that you turned the other way
Say something
Say something...
What do you think?
Beautiful.
You know what,
I think I've finally got
this chowder part right.
Here. Try.
Mm.
That's pretty good.
I think it might still need
a bit of work.
Work, huh?
Hey, hey, hey.
Let me sample some of that.
Yes. Mm-hmm.
Monsieur.
Mm. Smells good.
- Here you are.
- Very nice.
You know, Zack,
that's not half bad.
Thank you, sir.
You're welcome.
Now, what are we going to do
with all this extra chowder?
Oh...
It's almost time
for the fisherman's potluck.
Why don't we take some
down to them?
You know, that is
a great idea, Ken!
What's the fisherman's potluck?
Every afternoon,
the fishermen bring
the extras from their catch
down to the end of the dock,
and they meet the shop owners,
and everyone shares their goods.
Yeah.
It's a local tradition,
one of the best, I think.
Well, then I'm happy
to be a part of it.
- Well, good.
- Let's try it!
Great.
Race ya!
Oh, it's on!
I won!
I want a rematch.
- Oh, do you?
- Yes.
Aw.
Benny!
Hey, Kendall.
Hey, Zack.
Thanks for
always remembering us!
Come join us for lunch!
Oh, I would love to!
We actually just ate.
- Next time.
- Yeah.
So good to see you
out on your boat today.
I had just enough bait
in the shop
to save some for myself.
Hoping to cook up something nice
with my fresh garden herbs
tonight.
Come by any time for lunch.
Thanks. Will do.
See you Sunday?
See you Sunday!
Oh, and bring your best game!
Oh, bring your best game!
People are a lot friendlier
when you're around.
It's just about
taking the first step.
If you extend a hand in Mystic,
they will extend one back.
People here
really care about each other.
It's what I always miss
when I'm in the city.
So you come back
every year for the festival?
Really is the best time of year,
seeing everybody come together.
I'm looking forward
to seeing it for myself.
Do you have anything like that
in Portland?
We have the harvest festival
in September.
I miss going every year,
but after Arial's mom passed,
I was so focused
on making sure
the business could support us
that things like the festival
just fell out of the plan.
Zack, I am so sorry.
It's okay.
Thank you.
And that's when you moved
to Mystic Bay?
Yeah.
I love a town full of history,
and families like yours,
boats like your dad's.
Plus, it's a lot smaller
than Portland,
so I figured easier for Arial
to make friends.
I want her to have
happy memories,
like you and I do,
of growing up with festivals,
having fun.
I figured a fresh start
would help with that.
I understand.
When my mom passed
a few years ago,
I don't know,
I love living here,
but I needed a change.
And that's when
you moved to Seattle?
I didn't think
I could be a real architect
unless I moved to the city.
I don't think I realized
how fast-paced
my life had become
until now.
It takes a lot to build up
to what you really want to do.
I inherited "Miss K.C."
from my dad a few years ago.
But a blizzard damaged it
right before
he passed it on to me.
I remember that blizzard.
The boat was completely wrecked.
We had to build it
back up from scratch.
You didn't just buy a new boat?
No, there's nothing
like these older boats.
You can hardly find
that type of cedar anymore,
just like "Sweet Serenity".
I think my dad would really
admire that about you.
I know you are
the perfect buyer.
I think he's coming around.
I know!
Let's go visit him
on "Sweet Serenity".
I don't think the captain
would want me aboard his boat
if he doesn't even
want me to buy it.
No, I'm sure
he would welcome you aboard.
I think he prefers
family only on deck.
Zack...
if you treat people like family,
they will become family.
It's just about taking
the first step.
Come on!
Let's go!
Alright.
Race you!
- Hi, Dad!
- Hey, Lee.
Oh, hey, Ken.
Hey, Zack.
How are you?
Come on board.
Oh! So, Dad,
I was just showing
Zack around town,
and he was telling me
how everything
he learned about fishing
came from his dad.
Really?
Kind of like
how I learned from you.
I bet we could swap
some good pointers,
although you're definitely
the expert.
What hooks are you using
to bundle the nets?
Oh, well, you see, those are
a special order from Benny.
You know,
he just makes them for me,
but because
Kendall likes you so much,
I can give you a few
if you like.
That would be great.
Oh...
It's work.
I have to take this.
I'll be right back.
You know, the boys loved
your fish chowder, by the way.
Some of them
even asked for seconds.
Edward, hi.
Kendall, the designs you sent
are still too traditional.
I thought we were
on the same page.
I want something bold.
Something different.
I can make some adjustments
to the mock-up
and send it right back to you.
I'll follow up soon.
Looking forward to it.
Okay.
Bye.
I have a new harness
I can give you
to tie those up.
You know, I've been trying
to order one for weeks.
One day, I'll retire,
and I won't have to worry
about all this stuff so much!
I'll bring it by
tomorrow morning.
Well, great.
I'll see you then.
Happy to help.
Hey...
Arial and I are going out
later this afternoon
to see if we can catch something
for the Big Catch.
Oh.
Do you want to join us?
Sounds like a plan.
Thank you for your help
with the chowder recipe,
and everything.
Of course.
So...
I'll see you later on your boat?
Looking forward to it.
Ooh.
Oh, Dad.
You really do have
the best view here.
Always better
when I share it with you, honey.
Aw.
So, Dad,
I think it's time
you consider
some of those offers
that you have on the boat.
I know Ron offered you
more money,
but I think Zack's offer
is pretty good, too.
He understands "Sweet Serenity".
He would take
such good care of her.
Hmm.
I don't know,
I really feel like
he's the right buyer.
Well, Zack...
he's a better guy
than I thought he was,
so let me think about it.
Remember when you drew
that statue?
Oh, yeah!
Mom always said I could never
stop from creating.
She was right!
Everywhere we took you,
the park, museum,
even in town,
you couldn't stop drawing!
You remind me of her.
She was a terrific artist.
Dad, do you remember
when she had her exhibition?
All of Mystic was there.
Oh, yeah.
I remember when we...
first got married,
we went over to Europe.
In Paris, she dragged me
to every art museum.
She was in heaven.
I almost thought
about moving there.
Really?
I did not know that.
How did you convince Mom
to come back?
Well, actually,
it was her who convinced me.
I was...
I was ready to give up fishing.
Huh.
But she insisted
we come back to Mystic Bay.
She always did love this town.
Just like you.
But she knew
she didn't have to go anywhere
to work,
she could create right here.
She was so good at it.
Yeah.
You are a wonderful drawer.
A great architect.
Whatever you put
your heart into.
And it doesn't matter
what you do or where you go.
As long as
you put your heart into it,
you're gonna be a success
wherever you drop anchor.
Thanks, Dad.
Come on, let's go.
This is your tension.
Hi, guys.
Yeah.
- Hey.
- Kendall!
Ready to catch some big fish?
The biggest!
- Thatta girl!
- Here, let me help you up.
Thank you.
Hey...
cut her loose.
Get that on you.
Put it on.
Buckle it up.
There you go.
Ready to catch some fish?
So how are you liking
Mystic Bay?
I'm so excited for the festival!
Aw. Me too.
Well, I have a camera
ready to go
in case we have a big catch.
It seems like
Arial's settling in.
We always heard
how great Mystic Bay is,
how it's a great place
to grow up,
especially for fishing families.
There's a nibble!
- Really?
- Oh!
Hang on tight.
I think you got something!
Yeah. Keep going.
Keep going.
Give it all you got.
Good job!
Something big!
Come on, come on, come on.
I'll get the net.
Come on.
Look!
Good job, Arial!
Do you think I'll win?
Oh, I think you definitely could
with that one.
Hold it up for a picture.
Look at that.
Ready?
Okay, that one's going
on the kitchen wall.
Good job.
High five.
Told you I'm not a cheap date.
You're worth every penny.
And for all the time
you've spent putting up with me,
you deserve it.
I'm happy to help.
But I am glad you kept your word
about the coffee, though.
Always.
So you and my dad
seem to be hitting it off.
I'm happy I've taken the time
to get to know him,
thanks to you.
And I'm going to drop by
"Sweet Serenity" tomorrow
to help out.
That's great.
I think you and my dad
have more in common
than you realize.
I think you're right.
You and Arial have a lot
in common, too, you know?
Oh...
She loves you.
She's an amazing kid.
She did so well
on the boat today.
Mm.
You're a great dad.
Thank you for inviting me
on the boat.
I had a lovely time.
Of course.
To...
top off the evening.
Mm.
You know,
you really sold me
on this crme brle latte.
No! Zack!
That's mine.
Not anymore.
You see, you just
thread it through like this.
Then you can cast it
with one swoop.
That must save so much time
when you've got a big catch.
Yeah, well,
I don't have to worry about that
too much anymore.
I know it's time
for me to slow down,
but it's just hard to let go
of the things you're most
familiar with, you know?
I understand.
It's also hard to change the way
you've always done things.
You know, I've spent
my entire career on this boat.
It's not just the memories,
it's all the experiences
I've had.
A boat like this
becomes part of you
after a while, doesn't it?
Yeah, yeah, it does.
Look, Lee,
I think we got off
on the wrong foot.
If you're open to it,
I'd love to discuss
my offer again.
Buying "Sweet Serenity"
would help my business, sure,
but more than that,
it...
would help me to build
my family legacy
while honoring yours.
I know how much this boat
means to your family.
Just...
think about it.
You know what, maybe I will.
Only because my daughter
likes you so much.
She's been really helping me
with her "make Zack
a member of Mystic" plan.
She's pretty incredible.
Yes, she is.
She always has a plan.
It's been great getting
to talk with you, Lee.
You know what...
we really love having
you and Arial here in Mystic.
We're happy to call this home.
I'm so excited
for the festival, Dad!
You're really getting into
the spirit of things.
Kendall told me this is
how they used to do it
when she was a kid, too.
Kendall also told me about
a whale museum in Seattle.
She said we could visit her
in the city.
That sounds like fun.
Yay!
She's cool, Dad.
Yeah, she's pretty great,
starfish,
but not as great...
as you!
I'll bet that was a shock.
Those pencils are sharp,
aren't they?
I know. They are!
Oh, well, look who it is.
Hi, Dad.
Oh, hi, guys.
- These are for you.
- Thank you.
Oh, so how are the cookies
coming along for Sunday?
Oh!
We have been baking like crazy
to make sure we have enough
for the booth.
Maybe we can sample a few,
for quality control, of course?
- Let me see, let me see.
- Yeah, right.
Okay, alright.
Thank you.
- Welcome.
- Nice and warm, the best kind.
And...
And a special one for you.
With your favorite sprinkles.
You are the best.
Thank you.
You know what,
so we're going to head out.
We'll see you soon!
- Bye, Dad.
- See you soon.
- Bye.
- Bye, Dad.
Bye.
I think they're on to us.
I think they might know.
Benny!
Oh, hey!
What you got there?
Ah...
Kendall, these decorations
are beautiful!
Thank you.
Hey, Benny.
Hey, what can I do
for you, Zack?
I'm back again
about that harbor permit.
I still have the same answer
I gave you earlier this week.
I don't have any room,
everything's already taken.
I understand.
I just need more space
at the marina.
We need enough space
for all the local fishermen.
It's one permit.
The marina is simply full.
I've been trying to get
this extra land permit all week.
Benny, how are the preparations
for the festival going?
Are you ready for Sunday?
Not even close.
We've been so busy
with all the new boats,
we haven't had much time
to finalize the festival plans,
and we don't know where
everything's going to go.
I have a plan.
Could you pass me
some paper and a pencil?
Sure.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
Maybe if I can help you
figure out the layout
for the festival,
you could help Zack
with his harbor permit.
You know?
Show him some of
our Mystic Bay community spirit?
Let's see what you had in mind.
Okay.
First of all,
a space needs to be
both functional and beautiful.
You want people to have
access to everything,
but you also want them
to feel like they're at home.
You are going to need
to figure out
where you want
to put the flower booths
versus the food booths,
and then, of course,
you want all of
that foot traffic
to flow over toward the games.
And then you want
everything needs to lead up
to the center stage.
You want the space
to come alive.
And then,
for the most important part,
the Big Catch competition...
where all of the awards
will be taking place.
Done.
Wow, that was amazing.
This is incredible.
Thank you, Kendall.
Happy to help.
I am gonna take this
over to the festival crew
so they can start
setting up immediately...
Right after we get
this harbor permit squared away.
Thanks, Benny.
You're welcome.
See you Sunday!
See you Sunday.
- Hungry?
- Oh, yes!
I've been so busy today,
Well, I want to thank you
for your help with the permit.
Ah...
I know the perfect spot
for lunch,
but first we got to catch it.
Come on.
Of course, we do.
Wow.
Oh...
Wow.
You know,
I have lived in Mystic Bay
most of my life,
and I've never
been fishing here.
It's a great little spot.
Well, yes.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa,
slow and steady
wins the race, you know?
Who taught you how to fish?
My dad.
Everything is handed down
through the generations
in these fishing towns.
It's true.
Was your mom a designer, too?
She drew, beautifully.
I learned so much from her,
and from the masters in school.
I'd always try to replicate
each stroke
exactly like theirs.
You're a planner
and a perfectionist.
No.
Maybe.
You know, I forgot
how much I love sketching.
Especially around here.
I always get my best ideas
when I'm in town.
Except for right now.
I have no idea what's going on.
Here, let me help you.
Slow...
and steady...
wins the race.
Give that a try.
Now...
I have a plan for you.
Change up your business.
Do something
that makes you happier,
like what you did today.
Well...
I love designing
for family-run businesses.
Designing for the heart.
To allow people to flourish.
Make them feel at home
in their own work space.
I don't know.
Maybe some day.
How about you?
Any big plans for your business?
I have been thinking
a lot lately
about how to go
in a new direction.
If your dad accepts
my offer on his boat,
I could have enough fish
in stock
to do more business from land.
And with Arial growing up...
so fast...
the less I'm out on the water,
the more time
I can spend with her.
That sounds like a great plan.
Mystic is really starting
to feel like home.
What made you change your mind
about this place?
The people in it.
One person, especially.
Oh...
I'm sorry.
That's probably work.
Uh... shoot.
Here, let me.
No!
I'm... I'm sorry.
-I was... I was...
-Phone.
Uh, no, it's fine.
No, no, don't worry.
It's okay.
It's okay.
I was actually just
going to turn the ringer off
so we wouldn't be interrupted.
I can not believe
I just did that.
It's fine.
Don't worry about it.
I can get another one
sent up tomorrow.
Oh, well, then you're welcome.
I suppose.
That's... comforting.
You know what,
it's actually
going to be quite nice
to have a break from that thing.
Why don't we pack it in, huh?
Sure.
Here.
You see, Big Blue never fails.
I thought
we were going to have to put
Big Blue into retirement.
Blue will never retire.
I, on the other hand,
am a little bit closer.
If I get the right offer
on my boat.
Dad, like I said,
I think you do have
the right offer,
from Zack.
You could free up your business
and sail the Caribbean Islands
like you planned.
Yeah, I know
that's always been my dream,
but...
I don't know,
you know?
Dad, I know that some of
your best memories with Mom
are on that boat,
and I know that you wanted
to sail the islands with her,
but...
what if by letting go
of the boat
you took on
a brand-new adventure?
Not the one
that you had planned,
something exciting and new.
You two are right.
Zack's not so bad,
and...
Arial, gosh,
she's sweet as can be.
And I have seen
a whole new side of Zack
since you came, Kendall.
But you know what,
for right now,
It makes me happy
to be here with you, too, Dad.
Well...
we love having you here.
Don't we?
We really do.
I'll get it.
Hey, buddy.
Is Kendall there?
Oh, sure.
Ken, It's for you.
Oh! Excuse me.
Hello?
Hey, Kendall.
It's Zack.
Are you busy tonight?
Oh...
um, I'm actually just
finishing up dinner
with Dad and Billy.
Well, I was thinking
you might want to see
the model I'm finishing
for Benny.
And...
I have extra dessert.
I'm sold.
I will see you soon.
Great.
Tell your dad I say hello.
I will!
Bye.
Hey, want some
strawberry shortcake?
Billy just made a nice batch.
I'm actually going
to head over to Zack's
and have dessert with him.
- Oh...
- He says hello.
Does he?
I guess you must really
like this Zack, huh?
I do.
And soon, you will, too.
You have done
a really great job
raising Arial.
Look...
I know it takes me awhile
to let new people in.
I just feel...
really protective of her.
Thanks to you, though,
I see how caring
people can be in this town.
Well...
you'll really see
everybody shine at the festival.
They're all so happy that
you're going to be a part of it.
Really?
Mm-hmm.
Well, I must have come
a long way then.
Laney saved a special cookie
for Arial the other day,
and...
Benny waved at me
from all the way
across the marina.
You really have come a long way.
Mm.
You know, Zack...
the thing about this town,
everybody...
It might take awhile
to let people in,
and it is a small town...
but they also have
a lot of heart to give.
Just like you.
Dad!
Can you tuck me in, please?
I'll be right back.
No, it's okay.
You know what...
I should be going.
A lot of festival prep
to do tomorrow.
Right.
Hey, Lee.
What's up?
Well, I've got
a little surprise for Zack.
Oh...
Hey, Benny.
Hey, Lee.
Hey. Thanks for coming in
so early.
Of course.
Your call sounded urgent.
It is...
for I've decided
to sell the "Sweet Serenity",
if your offer still stands.
I know that Billy's
always been on your side,
but Kendall has said
that you're a wonderful,
honorable man,
who will carry on the legacy
of the family boat.
Now, I know that
Ron has offered more money,
but I just want to make sure
that "Sweet Serenity"
goes to a member of Mystic.
This means so much to me, Lee.
Of course,
my offer still stands.
Thank you.
I promise I'll take care
of your family boat.
Are you sure
you want to do this?
Done.
- Congratulations!
- Thanks, Benny.
Do any of you know how to get
to 12 Shoreline Road?
I think I do.
That's my house.
Oh, I'm Kendall's assistant.
I've been looking for her.
Oh, I'm her father.
She's just down at the marina.
I'll take you down there
if you want.
And Zack can come, too.
We can celebrate the good news.
Yeah.
- Come on.
- Thank you!
- See you, Benny.
- Have a good day, guys.
See you, Benny.
Wow.
Can't believe
he actually sold it.
He's gonna be so upset.
Maggie?
What are you doing here?
Hi!
I've been trying
to reach you since yesterday.
Are you okay?
I'm fine, of course. Why?
You've never not answered
your cell phone.
Oh, it went for a swim.
Oh, good.
Well, not good,
but I was worried.
We'll get you another one.
Edward isn't happy
with the designs.
Something about
it not being
what he was looking for.
He wants to talk to you
right away.
Oh, Maggie,
I am so sorry that
you had to come all this way
just to tell me that.
Maybe she can celebrate with us.
I've got some great news...
I just sold the boat to Zack.
- You did?
- Yeah.
Dad...
that is great news.
Unfortunately, um...
we have some bad news.
What?
It's the boat.
- What?
- What?
Oh, wow. Yikes.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no!
That's pretty bad.
What happened?
Last night's storm.
I guess the wind
blew hard enough
to knock the boats
into each other.
You know, the rest of the boats
all seemed to be okay,
ours just took
the worst of the storm.
"Sweet Serenity"
has been through
a lot of storms, but...
this is really bad.
I've seen worse, Lee.
Don't worry.
I'm worried.
This is terrible.
It's okay,
we're going to fix the boat.
Not the boat,
the deliveries for the festival.
They mixed up everything up
and sent the wrong-size wood
for the stage
and the new booths.
Even sent different decorations
than we ordered.
We already got rid
of all the old material
to make room.
I don't know
what we're going to do.
If we can't get the booths
and main stage up today,
we may have to cancel
the festival.
No.
Okay, no, no, wait.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
We can't give up that easily.
That's not the Mystic Bay way.
We can fix anything, together.
Ken, I appreciate
your positivity.
I don't think
it's gonna be that easy.
How are we going to get
this all built by tomorrow?
Uh...
Well, you said
that they sent all the wood,
just in the wrong sizes, right?
I know that face,
you're planning something.
Hang on.
Okay...
maybe we could use
tents and tables for the booths,
and we could rebuild the stage
out in the park by the trees.
That way, we'll still have
room for the stage,
for the potluck,
and for
the Big Catch competition!
I know a woodworker
who could help.
Here, use this to show us.
You kept my drawing
from the other day?
Of course, I did.
Okay, everybody,
here's what we're going to do.
We are going to move
the stage over here,
and we're going to take
all the booths,
we're going to move them
over here.
Benny, can you be in charge
of telling everybody
about the new set-up?
- You betcha.
- Great.
Dad and Zack,
can you guys rebuild the stage
up in the corner of the park
by the trees?
Of course.
I'll go back to my house
and get some extra lumber.
Perfect.
I will ask Arial
and her paddling team
to make signs
out of the biggest seashells
that they can find.
People are going to need
to know where to go
since we are moving everything.
Billy, can you be in charge
of coordinating
the new decorations?
We only have
a few hours of daylight.
On it, sis!
Okay, everybody,
this is going to be tough,
and I'm not sure
that we can make this work,
but, together,
I think we can turn
this thing around!
What do you say?
- To Mystic?
- To Mystic!
Three, two, one!
Mystic!
All right!
The boat, the festival,
and a work crisis.
Yeah.
I am confident that we can fix
the boat and the festival,
but when it comes
to this design,
I am on my own.
I just can't figure out
the heart of it...
That piece
to center everything around.
The...
You're not on your own.
Look...
you've helped me so much...
I'm here if you need me.
Thank you.
Um...
but for now,
I think you should focus
on the festival.
Right.
I'm really disappointed.
This isn't
going to work, Kendall.
Sure Edward. I understand.
It's up to you
if you want to take
one more pass at it.
Yes, I will work
on the redesign right now
and I will send you
the final draft today.
Ooh, Ken.
Have you seen my tape measure?
Top drawer.
Top drawer?
Great. Thank you.
Everything okay, Dad?
Oh, yeah.
We're just prepping
for the festival.
Hmm.
But don't worry, you know,
How about you?
It's Edward.
He doesn't like my mock-up.
He says something's missing.
He wants a totally new design
or he is not going
to hire me for this job.
Did he say why?
You know, for someone
who talks so much,
he really didn't explain.
I don't know.
I'm out of ideas.
You know, sometimes, I wish...
I could go back
to something simpler.
Before I had
a big, fancy architecture firm.
Don't give up, kid.
You're the best architect
I know.
I'm sure
you'll figure something out.
Won't ya?
See ya later.
What are you doing here?
Shouldn't you be chopping wood?
I'll get back to that soon.
But, like I said,
I want to help you.
So...
I brought this by.
Zack...
I saw how much you loved it
when we were in my shop,
and it reminds me
of your beautiful drawing.
So I want you to have it.
And I thought,
maybe it could help
with your design.
This is it.
This is it!
What's that?
Home! Tradition!
This is what's been missing
from my mock-up the entire time!
No...
Edward keeps saying
I need something new and modern,
but that's not true,
because there's no foundation.
There's nothing to build off of.
We need the anchor!
Zack!
Thank you!
Happy I could help.
What time is it?
You've got to get back
to festival prep.
I need to work on my design.
You got this.
You do, too.
See you soon.
Though the winds may change
And the tides will rise
But I am the star
sweetheart
Like the storm
I will survive
I was pushing far
And not what they desire
me to think
Come rain, come rain
Come struggle, come pain
I'm ready
Your bends in your knees
Lay your troubles on me
I am ready
I am ready...
You can't change me
Just the time and the tides
are gonna shape me
And I am stronger
and you will see
And it will take more
to break me
Yeah...
Hi, Edward.
I just emailed you the drawings.
At first glance,
I like what I see,
but I'll take a closer look.
Listen,
I designed the whole restaurant
around a large anchor statue.
The foundation
is the heart of the restaurant,
and everything
builds up around it.
It's called "Home At Sea".
I'll call you back tomorrow.
I'll have it reviewed by then.
Bye.
Hey, Dad?
Do you want to go out
for a walk?
Is that Ron?
I think so.
What's he doing talking to Zack?
So what kind of parts
do you think
we could get for it?
All kinds.
We can get great deals
for both starboard and port,
special wood for the deck.
It's just that
bad right sideboard damage
that I'll have to get
creative with.
That'll work,
but, man,
"Sweet Serenity"
took quite a hit.
We'll get something for it,
at the very least.
Thanks, Ron.
Well, I guess my boat
is destined
to be sold for parts,
no matter who the owner is.
Dad...
I can't believe this.
I swear, I thought
he was coming around.
People are who they are.
It's not your fault.
But I trusted him.
I told you to trust him.
I was the one who brought him
into this community.
You always see
the good in people.
Just like me.
But we were wrong.
Yes.
I guess we were wrong.
Well, it looks amazing.
I can't believe
they built everything in time.
Everyone really came together
to make it happen...
Just like you planned it.
Yeah, I am proud of the design.
I'm just so disappointed
in Zack and the boat.
You still don't know
the whole story, Ken.
Talk to him.
Hey, there's Zack and Arial.
We should go say hi.
You know what,
I'm gonna grab
a piece of blueberry pie
before it runs out.
I'll catch up with you later.
Come here.
Kendall!
I've been looking
all over for you!
Maggie.
Are you getting to enjoy
the festival?
Not yet.
Edward called.
We didn't get the account.
Technically, no...
You got two!
Edward loved
the new mock-up so much,
he offered you
but also the sister restaurant
opening downtown next year.
Isn't that great?
I...
I mean, yeah, of course!
Um...
It's also going to be
a lot of work.
You don't sound very excited.
No, it's great.
It's great.
I just need to let it sink in.
Hey, guys!
They're going to announce
the winners of
the Big Catch competition soon.
Let's go.
Ooh! That sounds like fun.
It's been so nice
getting to visit Mystic.
I'm so sad I have to go back!
Yeah.
Me too.
Hey, Billy!
Hey, there you are!
Hey, can I talk to you
for a minute?
I don't think now is
a very good time to talk, Zack.
Did... did I miss something?
I really don't have
anything to say to you, okay?
Enjoy the festival.
Hi, folks!
It's the moment
we've all been waiting for.
It's time to announce
the winners of our Mystic Bay
Big Catch Competition!
For our Big Catch competition,
we have a surprise sweep
from our newcomers.
With the biggest Pacific Salmon
I have ever seen,
first place
goes to Zack and Arial!
Congratulations!
Good job!
They're going to announce
the Chowder Showdown winner.
Now for our Chowder Showdown.
Our first place winner goes to...
For the fifth year in a row,
with his Spicy Salmon Chowda,
Billy takes the competition!
Thanks, Benny.
I can't believe
Billy finally had to tell us
his secret ingredient.
Why?
Because apparently
the rain ruined
the tarragon he was growing.
Yeah, Zack had some
in his fridge.
So, Zack gave Billy
his secret ingredient?
Yeah, I know!
I was surprised, too.
Zack had given him
what he needed.
Now for our final announcement,
the annual crowning
of our best
Mystic Bay Fisherman.
The award goes to the person
who best shows community spirit
and represents the courage,
kindness and honor
of Mystic Bay.
This year's
Best Mystic Bay Fisherman
goes to...
Well, our Best
Mystic Bay Fisherwoman...
Arial!
Congratulations!
Arial brought everyone together
with her seashell signs
and went boat to boat
to make sure everyone knew
where to go for the festival.
I don't think we'd all have
made it here without her.
Dad, I'm ready to be captain!
Everyone enjoy the potluck
and the rest of the festival!
Arial! That was amazing!
Congratulations!
We should share it.
That is so sweet.
You know what...
you deserve it.
All of it.
I have to get home.
I have to pack to catch
my train back to Seattle,
but, Arial...
you are such
a special little starfish.
You're gonna do so great here.
See you soon!
Good job, honey.
Oh, Maggie!
Oh, do you want to head back
to Seattle with me?
No.
Uh, you know what...
I am going to decline
that offer...
from Edward.
I know it's
an incredible opportunity,
but I feel like it's time for me
to take my business
in a new direction.
Try something new.
Well, what are you going to do?
You know what,
for the first time in my life,
I don't have a plan.
I am going to see
where the seas take me.
But, Maggie,
I have a friend in Seattle
who is looking for
a junior designer
and I would love
to recommend you
if you're interested.
Do you think I'm ready for that?
Yes, I do!
Oh, thank you!
I'll make the call.
Think you have a train to catch.
- Okay, we'll talk soon.
- Okay.
- Bye.
- Bye.
So...
what are you going to do now?
Well, I have to tie up
a few loose ends in Seattle.
After that, I don't know.
But I'm ready
for whatever's next.
Billy...
I saw an empty storefront
in town.
Would you ever want
to collaborate?
Really?
You'd go into business
with your little bro?
Like I've said a million times,
you are the best chef
that I know.
What do you say?
Yeah, of course.
Okay, I'll make a few calls.
See if it's available.
Oh, have you seen Dad?
I want to say goodbye.
Yeah, he's down at the marina.
Isn't there someone else
you want to say goodbye to?
Zack.
You know,
I think that ship has sailed.
You know, you don't
have to leave now, Ken.
I'm gonna find Dad.
- See you soon.
- See you soon.
Congratulations.
Dad...
what's going on?
Well, you were right all along.
I know that
Zack was talking to Ron,
but what he was doing
was asking Ron
for help in getting materials
to fix our boat.
Well, his boat now.
What?
It's true.
Now, I know that
you saw the good in him
before I did,
but you were right all along.
The boat's in good hands.
I promise you that.
Well, I'll give you two
a moment.
I'm glad I caught you
before you left.
I can't believe
you did all this for Mystic.
You saved the boat,
you helped save the festival.
I thought you didn't care.
I thought it was all an act.
Of course, I care.
I did what I did because of you.
You taught me what being
a part of Mystic truly means.
Family and community
always come first.
I can't just focus
on my business.
You taught me the same thing.
I turned down my job
with Edward.
What?
Yeah.
He wanted me to design
a bunch of restaurants
in the city.
I realized after this week...
I can make my designs anywhere.
So what are you going to do?
Well, I am definitely
heading out
into uncharted waters.
All I know is
it's time for me
to start designing
from my heart again.
Kendall...
I...
I didn't see
the beauty in this place
until you showed it to me.
And...
I can't picture it
without you in it.
I also know a captain
who still needs help
learning the best knots.
Do you now?
Hmm.
Well, I guess I could stay
on one condition.
Oh, yeah, what's that?
Do you know someone
who could help me build
my new storefront?
I think I can recommend someone.
Happy one-year anniversary.
Happy restaurant opening!
Yay!
Thank you.
Come on in! Hi!
Thank you for coming.
Hi!
Okay, everybody ready to eat?
Lee, let's grab a table
at the back.
Okay.
Dad!
You and Laney
going to the Caribbean!
Yes! Our first
adventure together!
Ooh!
Ooh yourself.
- Let's do this!
- Yes!
Fresh catch for dinner!
That is fantastic.
Take it to the kitchen, sailor.
Aye aye, captain.
This is wonderful.
Hmm.
It's just missing one thing.
Zack, it's beautiful!
There is no one...
I want to make memories with
more than you.
Will you marry me?
Of course, I'll marry you.
You are my anchor.
for the lunchtime launch?
Yes.
I just hope
the partners like it.
Of course they will, Kendall.
It really looks fantastic,
very avant garde.
Thank you, Maggie.
It's the first time
seeing the final reveal,
so...
Oh, look out!
I am so sorry!
Are you alright?
Yes.
That was close,
but I'm totally fine, thank you.
Very quick moves there.
I'm impressed.
Do strangers often
almost take you out
on the sidewalk
with sailboat planks?
You know, stranger things
have happened in this city.
What's the occasion?
It's a restaurant launch.
Another one?
I don't know if Seattle
really needs another
fancy place to eat.
You know, some people
enjoy fine dining.
I only eat what I can catch.
Oh, the owners are about
to make a speech.
We're so happy
to welcome all of you
to the opening
of our new restaurant, Glo.
- Yes!
- Cheers.
It's one of the best designs
I think this city has ever seen,
and that's all thanks
to the hard work
of Seacoast Architects.
Oh! Thank you.
Enough with the speeches.
Let's have some fun
and eat!
Come on in!
Well, the partners love it.
Are you going to come in
and celebrate?
You know what,
I would love to but I can't.
I'm still working on
that proposal
for my meeting tomorrow morning
for Edward Kent.
Wow, Clove.
That is one of the most
prestigious restaurants in town.
They just won
another James Beard award.
I know.
I've never designed a restaurant
this upscale before.
You always come up
with a dynamite plan.
What can I do to help?
You know what, nothing.
You stay here, have a good time.
I am going to put
the finishing touches
on that proposal,
but I'll see you at the office
tomorrow to debrief?
You're the best.
Good luck!
No! Not 20.
One moment, please.
40. Four-zero.
So sorry about this.
Busy morning,
but it always is
when you own a restaurant.
Even busier when you own three!
Soon to be four,
which is where you come in.
I had a hard time
with the previous architect,
so I need someone
who can envision
exactly the design I want.
Where do you get
your inspiration from?
I draw upon
a lot of classic art,
a lot of contemporary, too.
Jean-Michel Basquiat,
Edward Hopper,
even Warhol from time to time.
I'm impressed
by your art knowledge.
Thank you.
I used to love studying
the greats growing up.
I wanted to paint
just like them.
Well, you and your firm
come with rave reviews.
Voted Best of Seattle
in City Design Magazine.
I am proud of my winning team.
And as the owner
of Seacoast Architects,
you're the one to go to.
Now, I want to make
a big splash with this design,
something modern,
yet still welcoming,
so customers feel...
At home.
Exactly.
Now, we're opening
in two months,
so you're going
to have to move quickly.
Well, I was thinking
sleek modern walls,
with patterns
of Old World French design.
For the front of the restaurant,
we would do
something glass-like...
Cascading ice, very bold.
Sounds fantastic.
How soon can we get a mock-up?
A week?
Absolutely!
I love visiting you
in the city, sis.
You love me or all
the free food that I get you?
Both!
Well, I'm glad one of us
gets to enjoy these perks.
I know I said I love
owning my own business,
but I feel like
I am married to my job.
Well, I would marry this fillet,
it's so delicious.
I wish I could cook like this.
Hey, you are one of
the best chefs I know.
Maybe they're looking
for a new sous-chef here?
No, you know what...
Billy, I think
you should dream bigger.
Like owning your own restaurant.
Would you come have
a sit-down meal more often
if I had my own restaurant?
I would be
your biggest customer.
Hey! I need that!
Enough work.
I have a new recipe
for the Mystic Bay
Big Catch Festival.
You mean for the...
Chowder Showdown!
I can't wait for you to try it.
I can't believe that
the festival is next Sunday!
It might be Dad's last
before he retires.
I think you mean if Dad retires.
He really is this time, Ken.
He's selling the boat.
What?
He's selling "Sweet Serenity"?
I can't believe it!
I can't either.
But I overheard him
talking to Ron on the phone
about a sale,
and I think
it's for real this time.
I just don't know
if Ron is the right buyer.
I worry about him
making the wrong decision.
You know Dad.
I doubt we can talk him
out of it
once he's made up his mind.
You can talk him
in or out of anything.
I need that.
Ugh.
It's my new client, Edward,
the owner of this restaurant.
He is relentless.
He's passionate, but relentless.
And, you know what,
he wants my proposal
in one week.
One week is very fast.
But I also need him
as a client, so.
Why don't you come home early?
Spend the week
in your favorite town
for some inspiration?
You are your own boss, you know?
Well, you are right.
I do come up with my best ideas
when I'm home.
Okay, let's see.
I could brainstorm on Tuesday,
I could mock up
some more drawings on Wednesday,
I could send over
my final proposal
to Edward on Thursday,
and then I could be there
for festival prep on Friday.
Okay, you know what...
It's a plan!
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I miss you
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I need you
How did all the time
slip away?
Whoa, whoa, whoa
The sea is calming
The sun is shining
Rays that wash away
all the gray
Whoa, whoa
And I...
Sail with the wind...
- Hi.
- Hey.
I...
Sail around the bend
I'm home again
Whoa, whoa, whoa
Ho, oh
Whoa, whoa, whoa
whoa, oh
Whoa, whoa, whoa
whoa, oh...
Whoa, whoa, whoa
whoa, oh
Whoa, whoa, whoa
whoa, oh...
Oh...
Whoa, oh...
Maggie, hi.
Hi.
I just sent the drawings
you left on your desk
to Edward.
Thank you so much.
I don't know what to do
about those interiors.
I don't know if I need to do
something bolder,
flashier.
I think it looks very modern.
I am going
to work on it this week
and I will get back to you.
Okay. Bye.
Dad, hi!
Oh, hey, Kendall.
Come on up.
Let's get your sea legs
back on ya.
Well, well, well, look at you.
How are you, sweetheart?
Good.
I missed you, Dad.
Well, you know what...
I missed you more.
Come on, tell me everything.
All your new clients,
your friends, your adventures.
There's not much to tell.
Designing lots of restaurants,
same thing,
different storefronts.
I do actually have a new client
that I'm trying to close.
- Oh?
- The owner is very particular.
It's going to be a challenge.
Well, good thing
you'll be spending some time
on the "Sweet Serenity"
this week!
It's nice to see the boat again.
Ah.
I can't believe
you're finally selling her, Dad.
Well, I can't wait forever
for the perfect offer.
And good old Ron
is gonna take it off my hands.
Well, I'm glad I'll get
to say goodbye this week.
So, Dad, why aren't you at sea?
Ran out of bait.
I'll tell you what,
why don't you go down
to Benny's,
pick me up enough bait
for tomorrow's catch?
Gee, I just got here,
you're already
putting me to work.
Go on!
- It's good to see you, Dad.
- You too.
Kendall! You're home!
Benny! Oh!
How are ya?
Oh, busier than ever!
I've got a whole stack
of marina permits to go through.
Wish I could get out
on the water myself.
Your dad get out fishing today?
No, actually, he's out of bait.
I'll take two bags full.
Oh, wish I could help,
but the new fisherman in town
just bought us out.
Of everything?
Every last shad.
He just left.
He's a hard nut to crack
we're finding.
I'll try to crack him.
I'll see you Sunday
for the Best Catch?
Oh, you betcha.
Bring your best game.
Oh, it's on!
Excuse me?
Hi. Hello?
Hello?
Hi. Hi.
Excuse me.
Could you...
Oh... it's you.
Hey.
Glad to see you're not wielding
wooden planks this time.
I'm Kendall.
I'm Zack.
What are you doing here?
This is my hometown.
What were you doing in Seattle?
I was picking up
some yellow cedar for my boat.
So, have you lived
in Mystic Bay long?
A few months.
And how are you liking it?
It's a fishing town.
Hmm.
Obviously, it's a fishing town.
It's small,
lots of opportunity
to expand my business.
Be a big fish in a small bay.
Plenty of great fish to catch.
Hmm. And eat.
Since you only eat
what you catch.
Good memory.
Listen, you are cleaning
Benny out of bait
for all those fish
that you're catching.
I heard you got the last of it.
Any chance you could spare some?
I wish I could,
but this isn't even enough
for our trip
out to sea tomorrow.
I can't keep up with the demand.
Are you going out, too?
Oh, no, it's for my dad.
You're Lee's daughter?
I am.
And the thing about Mystic Bay
is we always look out
for one another.
Well, I don't think Lee
really wants my help anyway.
What do you mean?
I gave him an offer on his boat,
but he pretty firmly refused.
Sorry, I gotta go.
Maybe we'll run
into each other again sometime.
Oh, wait.
What about...
The bait?
- Hi.
- Hey.
Hey, chef!
Look what the tide brought in.
Still sous-chef.
One day, you'll be able
to show the world your recipes.
How about some fish and chips?
Well, you know what,
that sounds like a good idea.
I'll get it myself.
Hi, Lee.
Oh, hey, Arial!
How are you?
I'm fantastic!
Excellent.
Who's this sweet girl?
Well, her and her dad
are new in town.
Oh!
So what you got there?
Seashell necklaces.
We're fundraising
for our paddling team.
Oh, isn't that fantastic!
Let me have a look.
Oh, yeah.
I'll tell you what,
I'm gonna take three of these.
Can I?
These are beautiful.
Fit for a mermaid.
So, are you going
to be participating
in the Best Catch competition?
Yes! I catch a lot of fish.
Really, huh?
Do you have your own ship?
It's my dad's,
but I'm the captain.
Mm-hmm.
Now, I don't know
if you're quite ready
for that title just yet.
This is my daughter, Arial.
You keep popping up everywhere.
I heard that you guys
are going to be entering
the Big Catch competition?
You know, every year,
they crown
the Best Mystic Bay Fisherman.
- Hmm.
- Can we, Dad?
We'll see, honey.
You already have
a lot of activities.
There's also
the Chowder Showdown
and a potluck
at the end of the festival.
Yeah, you could give Billy
a run for his title.
Please?
If we have enough time,
maybe.
Why don't we go and sell
some more necklaces, huh?
- See you guys.
- See ya.
Okay, let's dig in!
Oh, Billy, tomorrow, boat.
We have a lot of work to do.
I'll be there.
And if Ron
buys the boat for parts,
I can retire,
do a little traveling.
Ron only wants
to buy the boat for parts?
But "Sweet Serenity"
has so much family history.
Dad, you can't do that.
I know, but it's
the best offer I've got.
I mean, I've known Ron
for 50 years.
He's a good guy,
offering good money.
I want to retire,
so I have to sell
the boat sometime,
even if it's not
the perfect offer.
You know?
Oh, I forgot to buy one
for Laney.
I'll be right back.
Zack made Dad
a very interesting offer.
Yeah, but I heard Dad
didn't accept it.
Well, it's less than
what Ron's offering,
but Zack wants to keep
the boat intact
for his business.
Yeah, but why would Zack
want to keep the boat intact?
He's a good businessman,
needs another boat to fish with,
and he understands the heritage
of these boats.
But Dad wants it to go
to someone he "really knows."
And something tells me
Zack hasn't taken much time
to get to know the locals.
I think there's more to him
than his tough exterior.
There's got to be a way
to get Dad to take Zack's offer
instead of Ron's.
The marina just wouldn't
be the same without it.
It means so much to our family.
I know.
Maybe if Zack shows
more community spirit,
Dad would be more interested
in his offer.
Why don't you talk to him?
He's not exactly
the easiest person to chat with.
Just come up with
one of your plans!
I've tried...
You're the only one
who can convince Dad.
Alright.
But I'm only doing this
for our "Sweet Serenity".
What time does Zack
usually leave the marina?
By 7:00 a.m. sharp.
Good.
You again!
Can I help you?
Just came by to say to hello.
Well, I wish
I could stay and chat,
but we're heading out soon.
You use Anchor Knots?
It's the way my family's
been doing it for years.
Well...
Hey, what are you doing?
Trust me, it will be
much more efficient.
I think I know
how to run my own ship.
I'm sure you do.
But you don't know everything
about tying knots.
Hey...
when a neighbor
offers a helping hand,
you gladly accept.
Not if the neighbor
doesn't know
what they're talking about.
That's how my father taught me,
Zack, you're never going
to fit in Mystic Bay
with that attitude.
And fitting in
is really important here.
Well, we won't be in Mystic Bay
much longer.
Whoa! Wait!
We're leaving shore!
Zack!
Looks like
you're coming with us today.
Well, at least I got the chance
to show you some better knots.
I've always loved
being on my dad's boat.
I miss it.
It's a great boat.
I know it is.
I kind of fell in love with it
the first time I saw it.
Hence the offer.
Right.
Well, have you tried again?
Like I said,
he was pretty disinterested.
Well...
look.
Maybe I can help.
Look, Kendall,
I don't want to cause
any trouble.
I really like Lee and his boat.
I'm just having trouble
fitting into the community.
It's so tightknit,
and I spend so much time
making sure
Arial's world is perfect
that I haven't had time
to perfect my own.
Well...
Wait.
I know my dad can be stubborn,
and...
I have a feeling
you can be, too.
I know if we can prove
that you're a true member
of Mystic Bay,
that my dad will see
you are the perfect buyer
for the boat.
I have a plan.
A plan?
First, we have to prove
to the community
that you see how special
Mystic Bay is.
And then you have to share
with the community.
That means bait, and more.
What's in it for you?
That boat means the world
to me and my family.
I mean, it's been in my family
for generations.
It really is the anchor
to who I am.
And I know my dad
wants to retire,
but I just can't see it
sold off for parts.
I need you.
But we need to be a team.
Okay.
Oh, hard to port out here.
No, we're heading starboard
to the school of fish
two miles out.
I think I know these waters
better than you.
You're used
to being the boss, huh?
I'll tell you what,
if I'm wrong,
I will owe you a coffee.
If I'm right, you'll owe me.
Hard to port!
Just so you know,
I'm partial to mochas,
and I'm not a cheap date.
Neither am I.
Hey, thanks for...
lending an extra hand
on deck today.
Ah...
Even though you weren't invited
and you use the wrong knots,
we still needed
all the help we could get
with everything we caught.
Okay, first of all,
happy to help,
but I was right
about those knots...
And the downriggers.
Of course, I know, I know.
And about turning to port side.
Okay, well,
I guess I should tell you
that my favorite coffee
at the Seahorse Cafe
is the crme brle latte.
You should probably
get your wallet out.
I'll buy you a latte,
but only because
I'm an honorable captain.
Hey, starfish.
How was school today?
So fun, Dad!
You better watch out
or I'll give you
a big salty hug.
Oh, this is Arial's
paddling coach, Mrs. Johnson.
Oh, hello!
Nice to meet you.
Your dad, Lee,
helped the paddling team
bring their gear the other day.
It was very sweet.
You too.
Bye, Arial!
Nice job.
Bye, Zack!
Thanks!
So, did you catch anything good?
Yes.
We actually...
caught...
a giant crab.
Were there any pirates?
None that I saw.
Are we having crab for dinner?
You bet.
Lots of salmon, too.
Is Kendall coming for dinner?
Um... you know what,
We don't want to keep her
from her plans, honey...
although we do have
more than enough food to share.
I really should be going.
No, please come.
You did help catch it after all.
Come on, please?
Well, in that case,
I'd love to.
Yay!
There is just one problem.
Where are we going to find
a pot big enough
for all of this?
I have a plan.
You seem to have a lot of those.
Thank you for this.
Having my family over
is a great way
for you to get to know my dad.
I'm happy to host,
the more the merrier.
Are they on their way?
They should be.
Hey, everybody.
Wow, that's huge!
Billy, where's Dad?
He was right behind me,
had to stop at Laney's
on the way.
I think we may be
a couple chairs short.
I'm gonna go grab some.
Oh, I'll help.
Don't worry, we've got this.
- Hey, Arial.
- Hey, Billy.
These look familiar.
Yes.
These are incredible.
Who made these?
You're looking at him.
A man of many talents.
Oh...
That one's not finished yet.
I love this.
It's incredible.
It's so Mystic Bay.
You know, the people in town
would love to know
you're a woodworker.
This is part of your plan
to make me a bonafide
member of Mystic, huh?
I love this bread board.
My friend, Laney,
owns the bakery in town.
I'm sure she would love to have
something like this.
Well, then she should have it.
I love her bread, I owe her.
I'll bring it in next time I go.
Zack, that's brilliant.
We could take this
to her tomorrow
as a gift.
We could prove that you,
a member of Mystic,
are taking care
of another member of Mystic.
Plus, she's pretty close
with my dad.
I'll bet she'd put in
a good word.
Now, that's a good plan.
Hmm.
I've only seen three or four
in the last couple of days.
Sorry I'm late, guys.
I had to stop at Laney's
to pick up dessert.
Dad.
How were the waters?
A bit rough today,
but hard on the old bones.
Get more eager to retire
every year.
We would all love to help you
reach that goal, Dad.
But for now we're just happy
to have you.
Oh, thank you.
Dad can't turn down a meal
cooked up in Big Blue.
Where did you find
such a big crab pot
on such short notice?
We've had it since we were kids.
Wow.
It's delicious.
Well, wait until
you try my chowder
for the potluck on Sunday.
I've been working
on a secret recipe.
Secret?
What's in it?
Well, there's definitely salmon,
and a crme frache base,
but the rest...
I can't even share with you.
We'll just have to wait
until Sunday
to try to figure it out.
You know what,
I want to a new recipe
with the fish I caught
in the bay with Dad.
Arial, that is a great idea.
I'll bet it will be
better than Billy's.
Oh! Hey!
Oh!
What? Come on.
- I believe in her!
- Hey!
Oh, I believe
in you, too, Billy.
Okay.
Oh, this crab is good.
Sorry.
It's work.
I've got to take this.
Oh, I could do this
all the time.
Edward.
Kendall, I've looked
at the draft.
There's just
not enough edge to this.
I want to set new trends,
like digital innovation,
swapping out paper menus
for touch-screen tablets.
I can work on
that redesign tonight
and I'll send it
right back to you.
I look forward to seeing it
in the morning.
Of course.
Bye.
Everything okay?
Yeah, just an important client.
Zack,
tonight has been wonderful.
I just think I have to go home
to get some work done.
Okay.
But I'll see you tomorrow?
For our plan?
Now you're the planner.
No. You're the planner.
I'm just the captain.
Hmm.
We will take
the bike path to Laney's
and I'll show you around town.
It's the best way
to see Mystic Bay.
I'm looking forward to it.
Thanks.
Hello!
Oh! Oh, my gosh.
Kendall, it's so nice
to see you home.
Oh, it's so nice to see you.
Now, the usual?
Yes!
No. Actually...
Double the usual.
- Oh!
- Laney, this is Zack.
He and his daughter
recently moved to Mystic.
Yes.
I've heard about you!
Nobody knows that much
about you, though.
Mystery man.
Well, not yet at least.
Laney, your bread is
some of the best I've ever had.
Oh!
And I made this bread board.
I think it would have
a better home with you
than with me.
Well...
thank you, Zack.
This is beautiful.
Oh!
How's your dad doing?
Oh, he's great.
I'm sure he'll be by soon.
Will you tell him
Zack and I say hello?
Oh, I will.
And I look forward to seeing
you both again soon!
Oh! Just a minute.
I have something for you.
Take these for the road.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
- Thanks, Laney.
- Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
Oh, this is...
Now you have Laney on your side.
One step closer to being
a true member of Mystic.
And you really think
she'll put in
a good word with your dad?
Oh, yeah!
I mean, word spreads
like wildfire around here.
You should try talking to my dad
about the boat again.
He really appreciated
you hosting dinner.
I will, when the time is right.
Speaking of dinner,
Arial and Billy
really hit it off.
He even offered
to give her some spices
for her chowder.
You should come over.
You could pick up
the spices for Arial
and I could show you
a thing or two
about that chowder recipe.
And you could see my dad again.
You must really love this boat
to be spending
so much time with me.
It's not just about the boat.
It's about my family's legacy.
My great grandfather
sailed that boat,
my grandfather,
of course my dad.
He and my mom went on
all sorts of adventures
on "Sweet Serenity".
And even though
I moved to the city,
that boat,
like I said,
is still the anchor to who I am.
And it's one of the only pieces
of my mom that I have left,
so it's pretty special.
I'm so sorry, Kendall.
She lives on in this place,
and in me.
And I'm sure she would agree
I'll do what I can.
I promise.
Maggie, have you heard back
from Edward?
Not yet.
Hmm. You know, I sent him
some revisions late last night
and I haven't heard anything.
Don't worry.
I'll call the second
I hear anything.
How's home?
Home is great.
Better than expected.
How so?
I don't know,
something's different this time.
Maybe it's the fresh sea air.
It feels like a new beginning.
You sound different.
Different?
How so?
Relaxed?
Happy?
You know what, Maggie,
I actually have to get going,
but I will talk to you soon!
Okay.
Yeah. Bye.
- Hi!
- Hey.
- Who drew this?
- Um...
Kendall.
She was quite the artist
in high school.
It's great.
I used to love to draw.
What an incredible boat.
Incredible indeed.
Yeah, that old boat
has done me well,
but now it's time
for the old sailor
to try a new adventure.
You know, Kendall
proved her sea legs on my boat
the other day,
helped me catch
everything for dinner,
though I would expect
nothing less
from a great fisherman's
daughter.
And granddaughter,
and great-granddaughter.
A lot of greats in this family.
So I've heard!
Billy, out of the kitchen!
Out of the kitchen!
No fraternizing with the enemy.
You are fraternizing
with the enemy.
Really?
I would never interfere
with another person's
soup recipe.
I only promised Arial
I would leave
some special spices
for her to try.
But you know where to find me
if you need any expert advice.
Bye, Billy.
Really, I'll just be
right downstairs.
Bye, Billy.
I got to get out of here, too.
- Good to see you, sir.
- You too.
I think I have some ideas
to help you
with the competition.
First of all,
have you ever tried making
No.
Won't that be too obvious?
No.
I don't think so.
Sometimes, we want to start
with something classic
and improve upon it.
Old meets new.
This is my grandmother's
traditional chowder recipe.
- Ready?
- Yes.
We start with butter.
Maybe add...
The sign says stay alert
You've got your large latte
and an Oxford shirt
Stand behind the yellow line
Every morning
at a quarter to nine
Announcer says
there's been a delay
...Make a face
'Cause your eyes light up
when you glance my way
Quit acting like
you didn't see
Acting like you didn't see
'Cause I caught you staring
seven times this week
You watch your step
and watch your lips
And thinkin' about
your fingertips
You've got me runnin'
after your train
Did you say something?
Say something...
Say something
Say something...
I seen the other day
that you turned the other way
Say something
Say something...
What do you think?
Beautiful.
You know what,
I think I've finally got
this chowder part right.
Here. Try.
Mm.
That's pretty good.
I think it might still need
a bit of work.
Work, huh?
Hey, hey, hey.
Let me sample some of that.
Yes. Mm-hmm.
Monsieur.
Mm. Smells good.
- Here you are.
- Very nice.
You know, Zack,
that's not half bad.
Thank you, sir.
You're welcome.
Now, what are we going to do
with all this extra chowder?
Oh...
It's almost time
for the fisherman's potluck.
Why don't we take some
down to them?
You know, that is
a great idea, Ken!
What's the fisherman's potluck?
Every afternoon,
the fishermen bring
the extras from their catch
down to the end of the dock,
and they meet the shop owners,
and everyone shares their goods.
Yeah.
It's a local tradition,
one of the best, I think.
Well, then I'm happy
to be a part of it.
- Well, good.
- Let's try it!
Great.
Race ya!
Oh, it's on!
I won!
I want a rematch.
- Oh, do you?
- Yes.
Aw.
Benny!
Hey, Kendall.
Hey, Zack.
Thanks for
always remembering us!
Come join us for lunch!
Oh, I would love to!
We actually just ate.
- Next time.
- Yeah.
So good to see you
out on your boat today.
I had just enough bait
in the shop
to save some for myself.
Hoping to cook up something nice
with my fresh garden herbs
tonight.
Come by any time for lunch.
Thanks. Will do.
See you Sunday?
See you Sunday!
Oh, and bring your best game!
Oh, bring your best game!
People are a lot friendlier
when you're around.
It's just about
taking the first step.
If you extend a hand in Mystic,
they will extend one back.
People here
really care about each other.
It's what I always miss
when I'm in the city.
So you come back
every year for the festival?
Really is the best time of year,
seeing everybody come together.
I'm looking forward
to seeing it for myself.
Do you have anything like that
in Portland?
We have the harvest festival
in September.
I miss going every year,
but after Arial's mom passed,
I was so focused
on making sure
the business could support us
that things like the festival
just fell out of the plan.
Zack, I am so sorry.
It's okay.
Thank you.
And that's when you moved
to Mystic Bay?
Yeah.
I love a town full of history,
and families like yours,
boats like your dad's.
Plus, it's a lot smaller
than Portland,
so I figured easier for Arial
to make friends.
I want her to have
happy memories,
like you and I do,
of growing up with festivals,
having fun.
I figured a fresh start
would help with that.
I understand.
When my mom passed
a few years ago,
I don't know,
I love living here,
but I needed a change.
And that's when
you moved to Seattle?
I didn't think
I could be a real architect
unless I moved to the city.
I don't think I realized
how fast-paced
my life had become
until now.
It takes a lot to build up
to what you really want to do.
I inherited "Miss K.C."
from my dad a few years ago.
But a blizzard damaged it
right before
he passed it on to me.
I remember that blizzard.
The boat was completely wrecked.
We had to build it
back up from scratch.
You didn't just buy a new boat?
No, there's nothing
like these older boats.
You can hardly find
that type of cedar anymore,
just like "Sweet Serenity".
I think my dad would really
admire that about you.
I know you are
the perfect buyer.
I think he's coming around.
I know!
Let's go visit him
on "Sweet Serenity".
I don't think the captain
would want me aboard his boat
if he doesn't even
want me to buy it.
No, I'm sure
he would welcome you aboard.
I think he prefers
family only on deck.
Zack...
if you treat people like family,
they will become family.
It's just about taking
the first step.
Come on!
Let's go!
Alright.
Race you!
- Hi, Dad!
- Hey, Lee.
Oh, hey, Ken.
Hey, Zack.
How are you?
Come on board.
Oh! So, Dad,
I was just showing
Zack around town,
and he was telling me
how everything
he learned about fishing
came from his dad.
Really?
Kind of like
how I learned from you.
I bet we could swap
some good pointers,
although you're definitely
the expert.
What hooks are you using
to bundle the nets?
Oh, well, you see, those are
a special order from Benny.
You know,
he just makes them for me,
but because
Kendall likes you so much,
I can give you a few
if you like.
That would be great.
Oh...
It's work.
I have to take this.
I'll be right back.
You know, the boys loved
your fish chowder, by the way.
Some of them
even asked for seconds.
Edward, hi.
Kendall, the designs you sent
are still too traditional.
I thought we were
on the same page.
I want something bold.
Something different.
I can make some adjustments
to the mock-up
and send it right back to you.
I'll follow up soon.
Looking forward to it.
Okay.
Bye.
I have a new harness
I can give you
to tie those up.
You know, I've been trying
to order one for weeks.
One day, I'll retire,
and I won't have to worry
about all this stuff so much!
I'll bring it by
tomorrow morning.
Well, great.
I'll see you then.
Happy to help.
Hey...
Arial and I are going out
later this afternoon
to see if we can catch something
for the Big Catch.
Oh.
Do you want to join us?
Sounds like a plan.
Thank you for your help
with the chowder recipe,
and everything.
Of course.
So...
I'll see you later on your boat?
Looking forward to it.
Ooh.
Oh, Dad.
You really do have
the best view here.
Always better
when I share it with you, honey.
Aw.
So, Dad,
I think it's time
you consider
some of those offers
that you have on the boat.
I know Ron offered you
more money,
but I think Zack's offer
is pretty good, too.
He understands "Sweet Serenity".
He would take
such good care of her.
Hmm.
I don't know,
I really feel like
he's the right buyer.
Well, Zack...
he's a better guy
than I thought he was,
so let me think about it.
Remember when you drew
that statue?
Oh, yeah!
Mom always said I could never
stop from creating.
She was right!
Everywhere we took you,
the park, museum,
even in town,
you couldn't stop drawing!
You remind me of her.
She was a terrific artist.
Dad, do you remember
when she had her exhibition?
All of Mystic was there.
Oh, yeah.
I remember when we...
first got married,
we went over to Europe.
In Paris, she dragged me
to every art museum.
She was in heaven.
I almost thought
about moving there.
Really?
I did not know that.
How did you convince Mom
to come back?
Well, actually,
it was her who convinced me.
I was...
I was ready to give up fishing.
Huh.
But she insisted
we come back to Mystic Bay.
She always did love this town.
Just like you.
But she knew
she didn't have to go anywhere
to work,
she could create right here.
She was so good at it.
Yeah.
You are a wonderful drawer.
A great architect.
Whatever you put
your heart into.
And it doesn't matter
what you do or where you go.
As long as
you put your heart into it,
you're gonna be a success
wherever you drop anchor.
Thanks, Dad.
Come on, let's go.
This is your tension.
Hi, guys.
Yeah.
- Hey.
- Kendall!
Ready to catch some big fish?
The biggest!
- Thatta girl!
- Here, let me help you up.
Thank you.
Hey...
cut her loose.
Get that on you.
Put it on.
Buckle it up.
There you go.
Ready to catch some fish?
So how are you liking
Mystic Bay?
I'm so excited for the festival!
Aw. Me too.
Well, I have a camera
ready to go
in case we have a big catch.
It seems like
Arial's settling in.
We always heard
how great Mystic Bay is,
how it's a great place
to grow up,
especially for fishing families.
There's a nibble!
- Really?
- Oh!
Hang on tight.
I think you got something!
Yeah. Keep going.
Keep going.
Give it all you got.
Good job!
Something big!
Come on, come on, come on.
I'll get the net.
Come on.
Look!
Good job, Arial!
Do you think I'll win?
Oh, I think you definitely could
with that one.
Hold it up for a picture.
Look at that.
Ready?
Okay, that one's going
on the kitchen wall.
Good job.
High five.
Told you I'm not a cheap date.
You're worth every penny.
And for all the time
you've spent putting up with me,
you deserve it.
I'm happy to help.
But I am glad you kept your word
about the coffee, though.
Always.
So you and my dad
seem to be hitting it off.
I'm happy I've taken the time
to get to know him,
thanks to you.
And I'm going to drop by
"Sweet Serenity" tomorrow
to help out.
That's great.
I think you and my dad
have more in common
than you realize.
I think you're right.
You and Arial have a lot
in common, too, you know?
Oh...
She loves you.
She's an amazing kid.
She did so well
on the boat today.
Mm.
You're a great dad.
Thank you for inviting me
on the boat.
I had a lovely time.
Of course.
To...
top off the evening.
Mm.
You know,
you really sold me
on this crme brle latte.
No! Zack!
That's mine.
Not anymore.
You see, you just
thread it through like this.
Then you can cast it
with one swoop.
That must save so much time
when you've got a big catch.
Yeah, well,
I don't have to worry about that
too much anymore.
I know it's time
for me to slow down,
but it's just hard to let go
of the things you're most
familiar with, you know?
I understand.
It's also hard to change the way
you've always done things.
You know, I've spent
my entire career on this boat.
It's not just the memories,
it's all the experiences
I've had.
A boat like this
becomes part of you
after a while, doesn't it?
Yeah, yeah, it does.
Look, Lee,
I think we got off
on the wrong foot.
If you're open to it,
I'd love to discuss
my offer again.
Buying "Sweet Serenity"
would help my business, sure,
but more than that,
it...
would help me to build
my family legacy
while honoring yours.
I know how much this boat
means to your family.
Just...
think about it.
You know what, maybe I will.
Only because my daughter
likes you so much.
She's been really helping me
with her "make Zack
a member of Mystic" plan.
She's pretty incredible.
Yes, she is.
She always has a plan.
It's been great getting
to talk with you, Lee.
You know what...
we really love having
you and Arial here in Mystic.
We're happy to call this home.
I'm so excited
for the festival, Dad!
You're really getting into
the spirit of things.
Kendall told me this is
how they used to do it
when she was a kid, too.
Kendall also told me about
a whale museum in Seattle.
She said we could visit her
in the city.
That sounds like fun.
Yay!
She's cool, Dad.
Yeah, she's pretty great,
starfish,
but not as great...
as you!
I'll bet that was a shock.
Those pencils are sharp,
aren't they?
I know. They are!
Oh, well, look who it is.
Hi, Dad.
Oh, hi, guys.
- These are for you.
- Thank you.
Oh, so how are the cookies
coming along for Sunday?
Oh!
We have been baking like crazy
to make sure we have enough
for the booth.
Maybe we can sample a few,
for quality control, of course?
- Let me see, let me see.
- Yeah, right.
Okay, alright.
Thank you.
- Welcome.
- Nice and warm, the best kind.
And...
And a special one for you.
With your favorite sprinkles.
You are the best.
Thank you.
You know what,
so we're going to head out.
We'll see you soon!
- Bye, Dad.
- See you soon.
- Bye.
- Bye, Dad.
Bye.
I think they're on to us.
I think they might know.
Benny!
Oh, hey!
What you got there?
Ah...
Kendall, these decorations
are beautiful!
Thank you.
Hey, Benny.
Hey, what can I do
for you, Zack?
I'm back again
about that harbor permit.
I still have the same answer
I gave you earlier this week.
I don't have any room,
everything's already taken.
I understand.
I just need more space
at the marina.
We need enough space
for all the local fishermen.
It's one permit.
The marina is simply full.
I've been trying to get
this extra land permit all week.
Benny, how are the preparations
for the festival going?
Are you ready for Sunday?
Not even close.
We've been so busy
with all the new boats,
we haven't had much time
to finalize the festival plans,
and we don't know where
everything's going to go.
I have a plan.
Could you pass me
some paper and a pencil?
Sure.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
Maybe if I can help you
figure out the layout
for the festival,
you could help Zack
with his harbor permit.
You know?
Show him some of
our Mystic Bay community spirit?
Let's see what you had in mind.
Okay.
First of all,
a space needs to be
both functional and beautiful.
You want people to have
access to everything,
but you also want them
to feel like they're at home.
You are going to need
to figure out
where you want
to put the flower booths
versus the food booths,
and then, of course,
you want all of
that foot traffic
to flow over toward the games.
And then you want
everything needs to lead up
to the center stage.
You want the space
to come alive.
And then,
for the most important part,
the Big Catch competition...
where all of the awards
will be taking place.
Done.
Wow, that was amazing.
This is incredible.
Thank you, Kendall.
Happy to help.
I am gonna take this
over to the festival crew
so they can start
setting up immediately...
Right after we get
this harbor permit squared away.
Thanks, Benny.
You're welcome.
See you Sunday!
See you Sunday.
- Hungry?
- Oh, yes!
I've been so busy today,
Well, I want to thank you
for your help with the permit.
Ah...
I know the perfect spot
for lunch,
but first we got to catch it.
Come on.
Of course, we do.
Wow.
Oh...
Wow.
You know,
I have lived in Mystic Bay
most of my life,
and I've never
been fishing here.
It's a great little spot.
Well, yes.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa,
slow and steady
wins the race, you know?
Who taught you how to fish?
My dad.
Everything is handed down
through the generations
in these fishing towns.
It's true.
Was your mom a designer, too?
She drew, beautifully.
I learned so much from her,
and from the masters in school.
I'd always try to replicate
each stroke
exactly like theirs.
You're a planner
and a perfectionist.
No.
Maybe.
You know, I forgot
how much I love sketching.
Especially around here.
I always get my best ideas
when I'm in town.
Except for right now.
I have no idea what's going on.
Here, let me help you.
Slow...
and steady...
wins the race.
Give that a try.
Now...
I have a plan for you.
Change up your business.
Do something
that makes you happier,
like what you did today.
Well...
I love designing
for family-run businesses.
Designing for the heart.
To allow people to flourish.
Make them feel at home
in their own work space.
I don't know.
Maybe some day.
How about you?
Any big plans for your business?
I have been thinking
a lot lately
about how to go
in a new direction.
If your dad accepts
my offer on his boat,
I could have enough fish
in stock
to do more business from land.
And with Arial growing up...
so fast...
the less I'm out on the water,
the more time
I can spend with her.
That sounds like a great plan.
Mystic is really starting
to feel like home.
What made you change your mind
about this place?
The people in it.
One person, especially.
Oh...
I'm sorry.
That's probably work.
Uh... shoot.
Here, let me.
No!
I'm... I'm sorry.
-I was... I was...
-Phone.
Uh, no, it's fine.
No, no, don't worry.
It's okay.
It's okay.
I was actually just
going to turn the ringer off
so we wouldn't be interrupted.
I can not believe
I just did that.
It's fine.
Don't worry about it.
I can get another one
sent up tomorrow.
Oh, well, then you're welcome.
I suppose.
That's... comforting.
You know what,
it's actually
going to be quite nice
to have a break from that thing.
Why don't we pack it in, huh?
Sure.
Here.
You see, Big Blue never fails.
I thought
we were going to have to put
Big Blue into retirement.
Blue will never retire.
I, on the other hand,
am a little bit closer.
If I get the right offer
on my boat.
Dad, like I said,
I think you do have
the right offer,
from Zack.
You could free up your business
and sail the Caribbean Islands
like you planned.
Yeah, I know
that's always been my dream,
but...
I don't know,
you know?
Dad, I know that some of
your best memories with Mom
are on that boat,
and I know that you wanted
to sail the islands with her,
but...
what if by letting go
of the boat
you took on
a brand-new adventure?
Not the one
that you had planned,
something exciting and new.
You two are right.
Zack's not so bad,
and...
Arial, gosh,
she's sweet as can be.
And I have seen
a whole new side of Zack
since you came, Kendall.
But you know what,
for right now,
It makes me happy
to be here with you, too, Dad.
Well...
we love having you here.
Don't we?
We really do.
I'll get it.
Hey, buddy.
Is Kendall there?
Oh, sure.
Ken, It's for you.
Oh! Excuse me.
Hello?
Hey, Kendall.
It's Zack.
Are you busy tonight?
Oh...
um, I'm actually just
finishing up dinner
with Dad and Billy.
Well, I was thinking
you might want to see
the model I'm finishing
for Benny.
And...
I have extra dessert.
I'm sold.
I will see you soon.
Great.
Tell your dad I say hello.
I will!
Bye.
Hey, want some
strawberry shortcake?
Billy just made a nice batch.
I'm actually going
to head over to Zack's
and have dessert with him.
- Oh...
- He says hello.
Does he?
I guess you must really
like this Zack, huh?
I do.
And soon, you will, too.
You have done
a really great job
raising Arial.
Look...
I know it takes me awhile
to let new people in.
I just feel...
really protective of her.
Thanks to you, though,
I see how caring
people can be in this town.
Well...
you'll really see
everybody shine at the festival.
They're all so happy that
you're going to be a part of it.
Really?
Mm-hmm.
Well, I must have come
a long way then.
Laney saved a special cookie
for Arial the other day,
and...
Benny waved at me
from all the way
across the marina.
You really have come a long way.
Mm.
You know, Zack...
the thing about this town,
everybody...
It might take awhile
to let people in,
and it is a small town...
but they also have
a lot of heart to give.
Just like you.
Dad!
Can you tuck me in, please?
I'll be right back.
No, it's okay.
You know what...
I should be going.
A lot of festival prep
to do tomorrow.
Right.
Hey, Lee.
What's up?
Well, I've got
a little surprise for Zack.
Oh...
Hey, Benny.
Hey, Lee.
Hey. Thanks for coming in
so early.
Of course.
Your call sounded urgent.
It is...
for I've decided
to sell the "Sweet Serenity",
if your offer still stands.
I know that Billy's
always been on your side,
but Kendall has said
that you're a wonderful,
honorable man,
who will carry on the legacy
of the family boat.
Now, I know that
Ron has offered more money,
but I just want to make sure
that "Sweet Serenity"
goes to a member of Mystic.
This means so much to me, Lee.
Of course,
my offer still stands.
Thank you.
I promise I'll take care
of your family boat.
Are you sure
you want to do this?
Done.
- Congratulations!
- Thanks, Benny.
Do any of you know how to get
to 12 Shoreline Road?
I think I do.
That's my house.
Oh, I'm Kendall's assistant.
I've been looking for her.
Oh, I'm her father.
She's just down at the marina.
I'll take you down there
if you want.
And Zack can come, too.
We can celebrate the good news.
Yeah.
- Come on.
- Thank you!
- See you, Benny.
- Have a good day, guys.
See you, Benny.
Wow.
Can't believe
he actually sold it.
He's gonna be so upset.
Maggie?
What are you doing here?
Hi!
I've been trying
to reach you since yesterday.
Are you okay?
I'm fine, of course. Why?
You've never not answered
your cell phone.
Oh, it went for a swim.
Oh, good.
Well, not good,
but I was worried.
We'll get you another one.
Edward isn't happy
with the designs.
Something about
it not being
what he was looking for.
He wants to talk to you
right away.
Oh, Maggie,
I am so sorry that
you had to come all this way
just to tell me that.
Maybe she can celebrate with us.
I've got some great news...
I just sold the boat to Zack.
- You did?
- Yeah.
Dad...
that is great news.
Unfortunately, um...
we have some bad news.
What?
It's the boat.
- What?
- What?
Oh, wow. Yikes.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no!
That's pretty bad.
What happened?
Last night's storm.
I guess the wind
blew hard enough
to knock the boats
into each other.
You know, the rest of the boats
all seemed to be okay,
ours just took
the worst of the storm.
"Sweet Serenity"
has been through
a lot of storms, but...
this is really bad.
I've seen worse, Lee.
Don't worry.
I'm worried.
This is terrible.
It's okay,
we're going to fix the boat.
Not the boat,
the deliveries for the festival.
They mixed up everything up
and sent the wrong-size wood
for the stage
and the new booths.
Even sent different decorations
than we ordered.
We already got rid
of all the old material
to make room.
I don't know
what we're going to do.
If we can't get the booths
and main stage up today,
we may have to cancel
the festival.
No.
Okay, no, no, wait.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
We can't give up that easily.
That's not the Mystic Bay way.
We can fix anything, together.
Ken, I appreciate
your positivity.
I don't think
it's gonna be that easy.
How are we going to get
this all built by tomorrow?
Uh...
Well, you said
that they sent all the wood,
just in the wrong sizes, right?
I know that face,
you're planning something.
Hang on.
Okay...
maybe we could use
tents and tables for the booths,
and we could rebuild the stage
out in the park by the trees.
That way, we'll still have
room for the stage,
for the potluck,
and for
the Big Catch competition!
I know a woodworker
who could help.
Here, use this to show us.
You kept my drawing
from the other day?
Of course, I did.
Okay, everybody,
here's what we're going to do.
We are going to move
the stage over here,
and we're going to take
all the booths,
we're going to move them
over here.
Benny, can you be in charge
of telling everybody
about the new set-up?
- You betcha.
- Great.
Dad and Zack,
can you guys rebuild the stage
up in the corner of the park
by the trees?
Of course.
I'll go back to my house
and get some extra lumber.
Perfect.
I will ask Arial
and her paddling team
to make signs
out of the biggest seashells
that they can find.
People are going to need
to know where to go
since we are moving everything.
Billy, can you be in charge
of coordinating
the new decorations?
We only have
a few hours of daylight.
On it, sis!
Okay, everybody,
this is going to be tough,
and I'm not sure
that we can make this work,
but, together,
I think we can turn
this thing around!
What do you say?
- To Mystic?
- To Mystic!
Three, two, one!
Mystic!
All right!
The boat, the festival,
and a work crisis.
Yeah.
I am confident that we can fix
the boat and the festival,
but when it comes
to this design,
I am on my own.
I just can't figure out
the heart of it...
That piece
to center everything around.
The...
You're not on your own.
Look...
you've helped me so much...
I'm here if you need me.
Thank you.
Um...
but for now,
I think you should focus
on the festival.
Right.
I'm really disappointed.
This isn't
going to work, Kendall.
Sure Edward. I understand.
It's up to you
if you want to take
one more pass at it.
Yes, I will work
on the redesign right now
and I will send you
the final draft today.
Ooh, Ken.
Have you seen my tape measure?
Top drawer.
Top drawer?
Great. Thank you.
Everything okay, Dad?
Oh, yeah.
We're just prepping
for the festival.
Hmm.
But don't worry, you know,
How about you?
It's Edward.
He doesn't like my mock-up.
He says something's missing.
He wants a totally new design
or he is not going
to hire me for this job.
Did he say why?
You know, for someone
who talks so much,
he really didn't explain.
I don't know.
I'm out of ideas.
You know, sometimes, I wish...
I could go back
to something simpler.
Before I had
a big, fancy architecture firm.
Don't give up, kid.
You're the best architect
I know.
I'm sure
you'll figure something out.
Won't ya?
See ya later.
What are you doing here?
Shouldn't you be chopping wood?
I'll get back to that soon.
But, like I said,
I want to help you.
So...
I brought this by.
Zack...
I saw how much you loved it
when we were in my shop,
and it reminds me
of your beautiful drawing.
So I want you to have it.
And I thought,
maybe it could help
with your design.
This is it.
This is it!
What's that?
Home! Tradition!
This is what's been missing
from my mock-up the entire time!
No...
Edward keeps saying
I need something new and modern,
but that's not true,
because there's no foundation.
There's nothing to build off of.
We need the anchor!
Zack!
Thank you!
Happy I could help.
What time is it?
You've got to get back
to festival prep.
I need to work on my design.
You got this.
You do, too.
See you soon.
Though the winds may change
And the tides will rise
But I am the star
sweetheart
Like the storm
I will survive
I was pushing far
And not what they desire
me to think
Come rain, come rain
Come struggle, come pain
I'm ready
Your bends in your knees
Lay your troubles on me
I am ready
I am ready...
You can't change me
Just the time and the tides
are gonna shape me
And I am stronger
and you will see
And it will take more
to break me
Yeah...
Hi, Edward.
I just emailed you the drawings.
At first glance,
I like what I see,
but I'll take a closer look.
Listen,
I designed the whole restaurant
around a large anchor statue.
The foundation
is the heart of the restaurant,
and everything
builds up around it.
It's called "Home At Sea".
I'll call you back tomorrow.
I'll have it reviewed by then.
Bye.
Hey, Dad?
Do you want to go out
for a walk?
Is that Ron?
I think so.
What's he doing talking to Zack?
So what kind of parts
do you think
we could get for it?
All kinds.
We can get great deals
for both starboard and port,
special wood for the deck.
It's just that
bad right sideboard damage
that I'll have to get
creative with.
That'll work,
but, man,
"Sweet Serenity"
took quite a hit.
We'll get something for it,
at the very least.
Thanks, Ron.
Well, I guess my boat
is destined
to be sold for parts,
no matter who the owner is.
Dad...
I can't believe this.
I swear, I thought
he was coming around.
People are who they are.
It's not your fault.
But I trusted him.
I told you to trust him.
I was the one who brought him
into this community.
You always see
the good in people.
Just like me.
But we were wrong.
Yes.
I guess we were wrong.
Well, it looks amazing.
I can't believe
they built everything in time.
Everyone really came together
to make it happen...
Just like you planned it.
Yeah, I am proud of the design.
I'm just so disappointed
in Zack and the boat.
You still don't know
the whole story, Ken.
Talk to him.
Hey, there's Zack and Arial.
We should go say hi.
You know what,
I'm gonna grab
a piece of blueberry pie
before it runs out.
I'll catch up with you later.
Come here.
Kendall!
I've been looking
all over for you!
Maggie.
Are you getting to enjoy
the festival?
Not yet.
Edward called.
We didn't get the account.
Technically, no...
You got two!
Edward loved
the new mock-up so much,
he offered you
but also the sister restaurant
opening downtown next year.
Isn't that great?
I...
I mean, yeah, of course!
Um...
It's also going to be
a lot of work.
You don't sound very excited.
No, it's great.
It's great.
I just need to let it sink in.
Hey, guys!
They're going to announce
the winners of
the Big Catch competition soon.
Let's go.
Ooh! That sounds like fun.
It's been so nice
getting to visit Mystic.
I'm so sad I have to go back!
Yeah.
Me too.
Hey, Billy!
Hey, there you are!
Hey, can I talk to you
for a minute?
I don't think now is
a very good time to talk, Zack.
Did... did I miss something?
I really don't have
anything to say to you, okay?
Enjoy the festival.
Hi, folks!
It's the moment
we've all been waiting for.
It's time to announce
the winners of our Mystic Bay
Big Catch Competition!
For our Big Catch competition,
we have a surprise sweep
from our newcomers.
With the biggest Pacific Salmon
I have ever seen,
first place
goes to Zack and Arial!
Congratulations!
Good job!
They're going to announce
the Chowder Showdown winner.
Now for our Chowder Showdown.
Our first place winner goes to...
For the fifth year in a row,
with his Spicy Salmon Chowda,
Billy takes the competition!
Thanks, Benny.
I can't believe
Billy finally had to tell us
his secret ingredient.
Why?
Because apparently
the rain ruined
the tarragon he was growing.
Yeah, Zack had some
in his fridge.
So, Zack gave Billy
his secret ingredient?
Yeah, I know!
I was surprised, too.
Zack had given him
what he needed.
Now for our final announcement,
the annual crowning
of our best
Mystic Bay Fisherman.
The award goes to the person
who best shows community spirit
and represents the courage,
kindness and honor
of Mystic Bay.
This year's
Best Mystic Bay Fisherman
goes to...
Well, our Best
Mystic Bay Fisherwoman...
Arial!
Congratulations!
Arial brought everyone together
with her seashell signs
and went boat to boat
to make sure everyone knew
where to go for the festival.
I don't think we'd all have
made it here without her.
Dad, I'm ready to be captain!
Everyone enjoy the potluck
and the rest of the festival!
Arial! That was amazing!
Congratulations!
We should share it.
That is so sweet.
You know what...
you deserve it.
All of it.
I have to get home.
I have to pack to catch
my train back to Seattle,
but, Arial...
you are such
a special little starfish.
You're gonna do so great here.
See you soon!
Good job, honey.
Oh, Maggie!
Oh, do you want to head back
to Seattle with me?
No.
Uh, you know what...
I am going to decline
that offer...
from Edward.
I know it's
an incredible opportunity,
but I feel like it's time for me
to take my business
in a new direction.
Try something new.
Well, what are you going to do?
You know what,
for the first time in my life,
I don't have a plan.
I am going to see
where the seas take me.
But, Maggie,
I have a friend in Seattle
who is looking for
a junior designer
and I would love
to recommend you
if you're interested.
Do you think I'm ready for that?
Yes, I do!
Oh, thank you!
I'll make the call.
Think you have a train to catch.
- Okay, we'll talk soon.
- Okay.
- Bye.
- Bye.
So...
what are you going to do now?
Well, I have to tie up
a few loose ends in Seattle.
After that, I don't know.
But I'm ready
for whatever's next.
Billy...
I saw an empty storefront
in town.
Would you ever want
to collaborate?
Really?
You'd go into business
with your little bro?
Like I've said a million times,
you are the best chef
that I know.
What do you say?
Yeah, of course.
Okay, I'll make a few calls.
See if it's available.
Oh, have you seen Dad?
I want to say goodbye.
Yeah, he's down at the marina.
Isn't there someone else
you want to say goodbye to?
Zack.
You know,
I think that ship has sailed.
You know, you don't
have to leave now, Ken.
I'm gonna find Dad.
- See you soon.
- See you soon.
Congratulations.
Dad...
what's going on?
Well, you were right all along.
I know that
Zack was talking to Ron,
but what he was doing
was asking Ron
for help in getting materials
to fix our boat.
Well, his boat now.
What?
It's true.
Now, I know that
you saw the good in him
before I did,
but you were right all along.
The boat's in good hands.
I promise you that.
Well, I'll give you two
a moment.
I'm glad I caught you
before you left.
I can't believe
you did all this for Mystic.
You saved the boat,
you helped save the festival.
I thought you didn't care.
I thought it was all an act.
Of course, I care.
I did what I did because of you.
You taught me what being
a part of Mystic truly means.
Family and community
always come first.
I can't just focus
on my business.
You taught me the same thing.
I turned down my job
with Edward.
What?
Yeah.
He wanted me to design
a bunch of restaurants
in the city.
I realized after this week...
I can make my designs anywhere.
So what are you going to do?
Well, I am definitely
heading out
into uncharted waters.
All I know is
it's time for me
to start designing
from my heart again.
Kendall...
I...
I didn't see
the beauty in this place
until you showed it to me.
And...
I can't picture it
without you in it.
I also know a captain
who still needs help
learning the best knots.
Do you now?
Hmm.
Well, I guess I could stay
on one condition.
Oh, yeah, what's that?
Do you know someone
who could help me build
my new storefront?
I think I can recommend someone.
Happy one-year anniversary.
Happy restaurant opening!
Yay!
Thank you.
Come on in! Hi!
Thank you for coming.
Hi!
Okay, everybody ready to eat?
Lee, let's grab a table
at the back.
Okay.
Dad!
You and Laney
going to the Caribbean!
Yes! Our first
adventure together!
Ooh!
Ooh yourself.
- Let's do this!
- Yes!
Fresh catch for dinner!
That is fantastic.
Take it to the kitchen, sailor.
Aye aye, captain.
This is wonderful.
Hmm.
It's just missing one thing.
Zack, it's beautiful!
There is no one...
I want to make memories with
more than you.
Will you marry me?
Of course, I'll marry you.
You are my anchor.