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Where are the cupcakes?
The cupcakes aren't out yet!
Where do you want the champagne, honey?
How about over there? Thanks, Mom.
Got the cupcakes!
Fabulous! Let me see...
Actually...
There, perfect.
Better.
Sorry...
It's a good thing you caught that,
otherwise the party would have been ruined.
Relax honey, it's going to be great!
I just want everything to be perfect, mom.
There's a reporter coming!
She's right.
We need to put our best foot forward.
We're announcing the launch of our wedding cakes today.
I still can't believe you got her to do weddings, Howard.
I'm not quite sure how that happened, either.
Weddings are big business!
We've gotta give them what they want.
That's why I hired him.
Okay...
It's the 65th anniversary of Providence's own
Miriam's Sweet Treats bakery,
and I'm here with owner and head baker, Jessie Dale.
So Jessie, you inherited the shop
from your grandmother, Miriam, is that right?
I did, about five years ago.
She taught me everything I know.
Sounds like a very special lady.
She was my best friend.
Do you want to give us a tour?
Sure, follow me.
So this is my grandmother teaching me how to bake.
Grandma's apron.
And that's a photo from opening day, 1955,
when grandma opened Miriam's Sweet Treats.
She was about the same age as me there.
Oh, and that's the very first bowl and spoon
my grandmother ever used,
which she inherited from her grandmother, Florrie!
Baking runs in the family, it seems.
Do you have any plans on changing the bakery,
now that it's yours?
No.
Our history is very much a part of our story,
and we're proud of the fact that our bakery
has remained unchanged for 65 years.
Of course, we're always looking for ways to expand.
Have you told them about the wedding cakes?
Thank you, Howard.
Yes, actually.
Due to popular demand,
we now do custom wedding cakes!
Available for pre-order now!
Shall we do a taste test?
Yes, let's do a taste test.
Mmm!
This is amazing.
It's really good.
Miriam's Sweet Treats, everybody.
The best little bakery in Rhode Island.
Sam, you've gotta try this.
It's so good.
I don't think there's a single slice of cake left
in this entire place.
Now that's the sign of a good party.
(phone beeps)
We've already had a ton of wedding inquiries.
And the segment doesn't even air until tomorrow.
You guys should go home.
I'll clean up.
You sure?
Don't have to ask me twice.
Good night!
I'm sure. Thanks, Howard.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Okay.
Mom, you've done so much. Go home.
Your grandmother would be so proud of you.
Really.
Thanks, Mom.
I really wish she would have been here.
Me too.
There.
What do you think?
It's nice!
You hate it.
I don't hate it!
I know what "it's nice" means.
It means you hate it.
I don't hate it.
I would just...
Like that.
I don't see a difference!
Am I going insane?
Am I living in the sim?
What did you even do?
Good morning!
Morning, Howard.
You're in a good mood!
You're about to be, too.
I just landed us the biggest opportunity
this bakery's ever had.
Oh no, what did you do?
Belson's wants to carry your cakes in their stores.
Belson's, like the grocery chain?
That's the one.
What? No, absolutely not.
Are you crazy?
Jessie, this is huge...
And corporate.
And impersonal.
My grandmother would never have gone for this.
We make our cakes fresh.
We're not an assembly line.
They would still be fresh!
We would set our own terms.
No...
Sorry, Howard.
We need this, Jessie.
We'll find another way.
Why did you hire me?
To take over the books from Mom,
and to help us find ways to keep this place...
Afloat?
Afloat.
Look, it's not 1955 anymore.
Rent is increasing every year.
The cost of living is going up.
Our suppliers keep raising their prices.
If you can't find a way to keep up,
you won't have a bakery at all.
I know...
I know!
You're right.
But Belson's would be a huge change,
and I just don't want this place to turn into something it's not.
I already agreed to do wedding cakes.
Can we just see how that goes first?
Fine.
But this deal won't be on the table forever.
I know.
The segment's on!
I'm here with owner and head baker, Jessie Dale.
So Jessie, you inherited the shop
from your grandmother, Miriam, is that right?
I did, about five years ago.
She taught me everything I kno.
Sounds like a very special lady.
She was my best friend.
Do you want to give us a tour?
Sure.
I don't care that the designs
have been through production already,
I don't want them in my new line.
We'll unload them at a sample sale.
Yes, thank you darling.
I'll be in later today.
[TV on in background]
Miriam's Sweet Treats, everybody.
The best little bakery in Rhode Island.
Hmm, Miriam's Sweet Treats?
(phone dialling)
Okay, sounds great.
Thank you so much, we'll see you soon.
You guys will never guess who that was.
Who?
Suzanne Cooper.
The fashion designer?
[Howard] Are you kidding me?
She's like, the most famous person in Rhode Island!
She wants us to do her wedding cake.
Are you serious?
Oh my gosh, I love her clothes.
Oh my gosh!
-This is incredible. -I know!
This could open us up to a whole new world of elite clients!
Maybe she'll give us an in-store discount!
I don't know, what if she's snobby?
Or demanding?
Oh, she will be.
For sure, no doubt.
But this is excellent news.
This is excellent news!
When is she coming in?
Now-ish...
Now-ish?
Tell me why I'm here again?
Evan can't make it.
And I need a male perspective.
A male perspective on cake?
Exactly.
Well, is my male perspective actually going to influence
your decision in any way?
Probably not.
Good.
I'm glad that's clear.
I love cake!
Cake, cake, cake!
I love cake too, Riley.
And I love your enthusiasm!
You know, you could learn a thing or two from her.
She's here!
Does everything look okay?
How does everything look?
-Do I look okay? -Would you guys relax?
She's just a person!
She's not a person, she's an angel.
An icon!
With the ability to put us in the national spotlight.
Yeah, so don't mess this up.
Mess up and we're done.
No pressure.
Thank you...
Welcome to Miriam's Sweet Treats.
How can I help you today?
I'm Suzanne Cooper, we spoke on the phone.
Oh yes of course, so nice to meet you.
And you must be Evan.
Congratulations on your big day.
Actually I'm Aidan, the brother.
Oh.
Well, welcome.
Evan's in surgery today.
And pretty much every day.
And who is this little cutie?
This is our official cake tester.
She's an expert.
Oh, really?
Riley, my daughter.
Nice to meet you, Riley.
Would you like a tour of the kitchen?
Okay.
Beatrice, do you mind?
Are you sure you don't need my help out here?
I'm sure, thank you.
Well there you go!
Don't break anything.
So, shall we eat some cake?
Why yes, that's what we're here for.
Hi.
This is delicious.
I might have to get married again just to hire you.
Luckily I'm a firm believer
that any occasion is an occasion for cake.
Well...
I love all of them.
You're hired.
You are so hired.
Excellent!
I will draw up the paperwork!
Thank you! I so look forward to working with you.
I do too.
Dad, look what I got!
Can I take it home?
I think you've got to leave that here.
Dad...
Sorry, sweetie.
You can try some cake, though.
Ooh, chocolate.
Okay, coming in...
Yum, can you get some chocolate, Aunt Suzanne?
I love four berry, sorry Riley.
But chocolate is my favorite.
I know, kiddo.
You can have a chocolate cake at your wedding.
Sorry, bride's choice.
Okay...
You know what, Riley?
Why don't you keep that rolling pin?
We have plenty.
Really?
Here you go.
Thank you...
You don't have to give it to her.
It's fine.
You should keep it.
I can tell there's an inner baker in there.
Please, Dad?
Okay.
What do we say?
Thank you!
Thank you, seriously.
It's no problem.
Well, we should really get going.
Jessie, why don't you come to my house this week
and you can look at my wedding plans?
You can see the look I'm going for.
Get a little inspiration.
Sounds perfect.
Tomorrow? Noon?
I'll send you the address.
I look forward to it.
And I look forward to working with you.
Me too.
Thanks, Jessie!
You're welcome, Riley!
It was nice to meet you.
You too.
All right, come on you little munchkin!
Here we go.
Are we going to the thrift store?
(laughing)
-Thanks again. -Bye.
Come on you, let's go do some rolling.
Well, looks like we're doing our first wedding cake.
She was incredible...
I'm going to go write a press release.
What?
Where are you even going to release that?
How about that brother?
Aidan?
He's married.
That's not what Riley said.
Really?
What'd she say?
Not much, but Aidan is a single dad.
His sister is my client.
Besides, I am not looking at dating right now.
Okay, do you mind if I date him?
Umm, sure.
I guess, I mean...
Gotcha!
You know you want to.
Anyway, I'm going to go for dinner.
Want to grab a bite?
Nah, thanks. I'm gonna stick around here.
Deep clean the mixers.
You did that yesterday.
I did?
Well, they can never be too clean!
You work too much, Jess.
But I respect that about you.
I, on the other hand,
plan on taking full advantage of my night off.
Enjoy it! I'm rooting for you!
Hello!
Please...
Wow.
Isn't it fabulous?
This way...
Wow, this certainly gives me a lot of inspiration.
I know, isn't it amazing?
Definitely gives me a lot to work with.
Okay wow, Suzanne...
You look amazing!
Thank you!
Stop!
Oh, no thank you.
I'm sorry, are you having a party?
I can come back another time.
Oh no, of course not.
I just really wanted you to get a feel
for what the wedding will be like.
Okay, well I'm definitely getting a feel for it.
Now, you'll just have to imagine the poppies.
They're being imported from Oregon.
They're beautiful.
Oh, no thank you.
Well...
Yeah.
Okay, wow... they're amazing.
Right?
Another?
Should we get started?
Please!
[Aidan] Thank you, we'll see you tomorrow.
So, how was preschool today?
It was good.
Where are we going?
Suzanne's.
Oh.
You love Aunt Suzanne's.
Why can't you stay with me?
I'm sorry Riley, but I've got to go back to work.
It's just for a couple of hours, okay?
Okay.
Come on...
There we go, big jump...
Woo!
I really love this one.
Wonderful work so far.
Thank you!
I'll include your feedback
and incorporate your inspiration in the next design.
Do you mind if I take some photos while I'm here?
By all means.
Hello, darling.
Hi, Aunt Suzanne.
-Hey, sis. -Hi.
Hi, Jessie...
Aidan!
Nice to see you again.
Yeah, you too.
Thanks again for watching her.
I'll be back as soon as my meeting's over.
No, I'm good.
Take your time.
-I'm between nannies. -Ah.
Good thing you have such a caring and generous sister.
Good thing, indeed.
By the way, thanks again for the rolling pin.
She's been non-stop talking about it
and asking me to bake with her.
That's so sweet.
Yeah, too bad I'm helpless with that stuff.
I could show her how to bake sometime.
Oh no, You've done too much already.
Thanks.
No, it's really no problem.
I learned from my grandma when I was about her age,
and it was really special for me.
I'd love to pass that along.
Please dad, please?
Okay.
As long as that's okay with you.
Why don't you guys stop by after your meeting?
The bakery will be mostly empty by then
and we'll have plenty of time.
Unless you already have plans?
No, it's a date.
Umm...
I mean, you know what I mean.
I do.
Well, I should get going.
Make sure the bakery isn't falling apart without me.
I'll see you later.
And I'll send over the new designs when they're ready.
Sure.
Sorry. (giggling)
What?
Oh, please.
Go to your meeting.
Okay. Bye you!
Bye, daddy.
Hey, how was Suzanne's?
What's her house like?
Is it fabulous?
It's big.
And it's pretty fabulous, actually.
Well, no media outlets cared about my press release.
Shocking.
Super surprised.
But I did announce it on our Instagram page.
We have an Instagram page?
How many followers do we have?
10...
Well, that's a start.
I'm working on it.
Oh Beatrice, I was going to stay a little later today
to give Riley some baking lessons.
So if you want to take off early, you can.
Ooh, maybe I'll go to the gym.
Nah!
Lessons are a great idea.
How much are you charging?
I'm not charging anything.
What?
Jessie, how is that a good use of your time?
Business could be booming if you wanted it to be.
We're doing fine!
We're doing fine right now!
But we're one catastrophe away from trouble.
If you took that Belson's deal, you could have peace of mind.
A safety net for when times are harder.
You know how I feel about that deal.
I'm just saying.
I want you to be in business for a long time.
I want your granddaughter to inherit this place from you.
I know.
Thank you, Howard.
I appreciate you, and I'm listening.
I just need to think about it.
Are you guys okay?
I don't like it when Mom and Dad fight.
(industrial mixer)
(front doorbell rings)
Hello?
Hey guys, come on in!
Hey, Jessie!
You ready to bake?
Yes!
You bring your pin?
Nice!
You are ready to rock.
Come on back.
Here we go!
Or you can roll them out thin, like this.
(yawns)
I think we might be losing someone here.
Yeah, I think you might be right about that.
I'll put these in the oven.
You think she has 20 minutes in her?
Yeah, she should be able to handle that.
Hey you... sleepy?
Yeah? We'll go home soon, okay?
We really wore her out.
She had a great time.
We both did, thank you.
I had a great time, too.
You know, it's really nice of you to do this.
I'm sure after baking all day,
it's the last thing you feel like doing.
I could bake all day, every day.
Don't worry about that.
You really love it, huh?
I do.
I feel really lucky to run this place.
You are, you're very lucky.
Not everyone gets to do what they love.
I sure don't.
You don't love what you do?
Real estate?
No.
Well what would you do, if you could?
It's silly.
I'm sure it's not. Come on, tell me.
I used to build furniture.
I always dreamed of opening up my own shop, selling my stuff.
You can do that? That's amazing.
Why don't you?
It's not exactly a guaranteed career path.
Being a single dad, it's too risky for me to do my own thing.
Is Riley's mom in the picture?
Sorry, you don't have to answer that.
No, it's okay.
She passed a few years ago.
I'm so sorry.
Thanks.
I think you should do it.
The carpentry?
Yes!
Just go for it.
Yeah, maybe in another lifetime, when I'm retired.
You don't have to quit your job,
just start doing it in your spare time.
I'm a single dad, spare time doesn't exist.
-Fair enough. -Yeah.
Well, I'd love to see your work sometime.
I'd love to show it to you.
(timer beeps)
The cookies are done.
Right... the cookies.
Well... I'm going to run her out to the car, she's tired.
I'll go get us some cookies.
She'll sleep the whole way home.
Don't forget her cut of the cookies.
She earned them.
She had a great time.
Thank you.
Next time we can move onto cakes.
Next time?
Sure, I mean if you're interested.
Yeah.
Yeah, that'd be great.
Good.
And thank you again for the lesson.
Anytime.
Good night.
Night.
(industrial mixer)
What?
So nothing happened, huh?
Nothing happened.
I told you, his sister is my client.
It would be unprofessional.
You're telling me you have an available, handsome, sweet,
hunk of a man in front of you, with a great job and a cute kid
and you're passing because you're making his sister a cake?
Well, when you put it like that...
You aren't her estate lawyer.
Get over it!
Guys...
I have bad news.
What's up?
I just got a letter from the owner of our building.
They're putting it up for sale in two weeks.
We could be forced out the second the deal closes.
What?
They can't do that.
What if the new owners want us to stay?
They already have multiple bidders lined up.
They're all developers.
They're just going to tear this place down and build condos.
This is a prime location.
They can't kick us out.
This shop has been here for 65 years.
It's a piece of the town's history.
It should be a designated historical landmark,
for crying out loud.
There's no bakery without this building.
How much are they asking?
Maybe I can buy it?
It's more than you would make in 10 years.
We're done.
We're not done.
We'll figure something out.
You were right.
This is my catastrophe.
We can recover from this.
Let's just keep our heads.
Don't you have that meeting with Suzanne Cooper?
What's the point?
You're upset.
But you can't let down a client.
He's right.
You need to go.
I know.
The wood is imported from an island
off the coast of Australia.
Legend has it that the wood
has magical powers and turns into an elf
if you rub its belly.
Hello?
Earth to Jessie.
Oh yeah, it's a gorgeous day out.
I'm sorry, I'm a little distracted.
Do you want to talk to me about something?
What's going on with you?
No, it's not like that.
It's just... stuff with the bakery.
Well, why don't you talk to me about it?
I do know a thing or two about business, you know.
Okay, well, it's just...
The company that owns our building is selling.
The bakery's never been anywhere else.
I can't even imagine moving.
It breaks my heart just to think about it.
Yes, well that's why you want to own
the building you're in.
Yeah, I know that now.
Thanks.
Okay, so what are your options?
We can't afford to buy it, so...
Find some place else, or...
Or close.
Close?
Do you no longer want to run the bakery?
No, of course I do.
Then why would you close it down?
Because it won't be the same!
That's it?
Honey, life is never going to go according to plan.
You can't let that paralyze you.
The way I see it, you've got two options.
You move and make the best of it.
Or, you fight it with everything you've got.
Now let's get to work.
Howard, take the deal!
What deal?
Belson's?
That's the one.
Really?
We're not going down without a fight.
That's what I like to hear!
Did she just say what I think she said?
We're cranking it up to 100!
Howard, now's the time to lay out any other
money-making tricks you've got on the table.
We're gonna buy this place.
Let's do this!
This is what I live for.
Miriam's Sweet Treats began in this building.
And this is where it's gonna stay.
♪ Hold my head, till the courage sticks ♪
♪ Shine the light, till the darkness lifts ♪
♪ Hold me up, so I don't look weak ♪
♪ Soon I'll stand, on my own two feet ♪
♪ ♪
I didn't realize that cranking it up to 100
meant cranking out cake day and night,
all day, every night.
I'm having cake stress dreams.
I'm sorry, Bea.
There wasn't time to hire anybody else.
Belson's needs these early tomorrow for their test run.
Beatrice, I can't read your handwriting.
Does this say two or three eggs?
So does all this extra work mean we're getting raises?
I need to save every penny I can right now,
but as soon as we buy the building,
I promise, huge raises for everyone!
Is it two or three eggs, Beatrice?
Two or three eggs?
Whoa, Howard.
You okay, bud?
Why don't you take a little break?
I just... need to know how many... eggs.
Okay.
Just take a little break.
Little breather.
-Little break? -Yeah.
(front door chime)
Aidan? What a surprise.
What are you guys doing here?
We were just out for dinner up the street
and we saw your light on.
I'm surprised you're still working.
New grocery store deal.
Just trying to keep up.
Nice.
Well, Riley here really wanted to give you something.
Luckily, we had it in the car.
Thank you.
What's this?
It's a thank you present for the lessons.
These are beautiful, thank you.
We made them.
You made them?
Wow, I'm impressed!
You're really talented.
We could show you how sometime if you want.
I would love that, thank you.
Anytime, we'd love to show you the workshop.
Just tell me when.
How about tomorrow?
Okay, I could stop by after I send off the cakes.
Great.
Here, I'll write down my address.
Sleepy, huh?
All right, there it is.
Thank you, and thank you for the spoons.
You're welcome.
All right, see you.
-Bye. -Bye.
Come on you munchkin!
What?
Nothing!
Nothing at all.
Okay, back to work you two.
Just a few more cakes and we're done.
Howard, I'm putting you on dish duty.
Oh, thank goodness.
(airy guitar music)
There you go.
Very good!
Now back and forth, perfect. Little more up there.
Right here, see this one?
Hello?
Jessie!
You made it!
Hi, Jessie!
Hi guys!
Did you make these? These are incredible...
It was mostly her, I helped.
They're beautiful.
Thank you.
You are an artist.
Nah.
I'm serious, these take talent.
Do you ant me to teach you how to hammer?
Okay there, little lady.
What'd we say about touching tools without dad's permission?
Not to do it.
That's right.
Now just gonna, excuse me.
Gonna put you there, okay?
Now, are you ready to rumble?
We're jumping right to power saws?
There's no intro or a nice little safety course?
Here's what you need to know about safety:
Safety first!
Here's what you need to know...
Don't cut your fingers off.
Perfect.
And wear these.
You already got your goggles on, look at you.
Gotta put these on now.
Here we go!
We have the same ones!
Yeah, we're twins!
Okay, let's do this.
You ready?
All right.
Who wants sandwiches?
Me!
Go wash your hands first.
You have a bottle of Seaside Pearl?
Are you a collector?
No, not really.
It was a gift from a client.
He said it was a good vintage, so...
I've been waiting for a special occasion to open it.
My grandfather took my grandma on a tour of their vineyard
on their very first date.
You're kidding! Have you ever been?
It's actually not too far from here.
I've always wanted to,
but I've been so busy with the bakery,
I haven't had a chance.
You have been working a lot,
business must be booming.
Something like that.
Is everything okay?
I'm a little stressed about the bakery.
I don't want to be a bummer.
No, be a bummer! What's going on?
The owner of our building is selling.
Probably to some developer, who's going to kick us out.
-Oh, shoot. -Yeah.
It's a long shot, but...
We're going to try to buy it ourselves.
That would be amazing!
Can you pull it off?
I don't know, but we're going to try.
Hence all the overtime.
If there's anything I can do to help, please just tell me.
-Thank you. -I mean it.
I'll bake, I'll clean, I'll make flyers.
We'd do anything to help, right?
That means a lot, thank you.
Yeah... actually, do you know who's selling?
Maybe I've worked with them before.
A realtor: Island View, I think?
You're kidding.
My boss's brother runs that place.
I'll ask him to put in a good word for you.
Really? You'd do that?
Yeah, of course.
I don't know what to say, that would be huge.
Thank you.
It would be my pleasure.
Well, let's dig in.
Yeah? Here you go...
Great job...
So you went to the hot brother's house...
He taught you woodworking?
You watched cartoons with his kid,
stay late, and that's it?
That's it.
Well, actually that's not it.
He's going to put in a good word with the seller's realtor.
Right, but is he interested? Like, romantically?
Beatrice...
What? I don't get you, Jess.
What's the big whoop?
Is it Suzanne?
Aidan's amazing, really.
I'm just focused on saving the bakery right now.
One thing at a time here.
Whatever you say, Jessie.
I can't help someone who won't help themselves.
The test cakes were a success!
They sold out before lunch.
Belson's is doubling the order.
-Are you serious? -I'm serious.
And twice the order, means twice the money.
We're going to have to hire more people.
And rent a second kitchen.
It would be well worth it,
because I have a ton of great ideas for expansion.
This is why we love you, Howard.
We might actually be able to buy this place.
I know.
Let's do all we can.
Howard, put out an ad for more bakers.
Beatrice, work with our vendors to up our orders.
I'll review that binder.
We're going to give this all we got.
-Yeah we are! -I'm pumped!
This is for you, grandma.
Nice...
Please, have a seat.
Very nice....
Smells... interesting...
Next!
Specializes in desserts?
Thank you.
Graduated in culinary arts?
Oh, available in three months?
Been baking since you were six?
Not a ton of baking experience...
Next!
(upbeat pop rock song)
Allergic to flour and eggs?
Okay...
You bought it today?
Family oriented? You got the job!
Thank you so much for coming in today.
You've got the job!
♪ Whoa you're my blue heaven
♪ I need you right now to make it okay ♪
Anytime... yeah.
-Perfect! -Good job!
All right, come on...
Thanks again for helping me hang these.
We're just doing it for first dibs on the free samples.
I happen to know the owner, you know.
I could get you access to those samples in advance.
Favorable treatment?
Exciting!
So, how's the workload going?
It's intense.
The Belson's deal is going so well,
they want to expand our cakes to their other stores.
Wow...
I hired a few more bakers,
but I think Howard and Beatrice are still a little burned out.
What about you?
Sounds like you could use a break, too.
I wish, there's still so much to do.
You can't spare an hour?
For what?
What if I told you it was a secret?
I would say I'm intrigued.
You free tonight?
Say around 6?
Just going to be working, as usual.
Meet me at the corner of Hartford and Atwood?
What's all the way out there?
I already told you, it's a secret.
Okay.
-I'll see you there. -Perfect.
[Jessie] Perfect!
We should get up, we have so much to do.
I'm so exhausted.
There's so much work to do.
How many more cakes do we need?
For the promotion? Five.
For Belson's?
About five million.
Once we buy the building, we'll hire even more people.
The...
finish line is in sight.
We just need to keep that in mind.
Exactly.
Okay...
I'm getting up.
Me too.
Alright, I'm going to take off for a little bit.
What? Wait...
Where are you going? You look so pretty.
I'm suspicious.
I have a thing.
It's almost six, when did that happen?
I guess we should eat dinner and then get back to work.
Yeah... can't wait.
Why don't you guys take the night off?
What?
We have a ton of work to do.
You guys deserve a break, really.
We're in great shape for the promotion,
and our next Belson's order isn't for a few days.
I don't know...
We still have five more cakes for tomorrow.
I will do them.
You guys need a good night's sleep.
I insist.
-Works for me. -If you say so.
Thanks, Jessie!
So what's this thing you're going to?
I'm not exactly sure, but I will be back in a bit!
Where are we?
Do you trust me?
I trust you.
Okay. Well, follow me.
Welcome to Seaside Pearl Winery!
Okay, I'm confused.
Are we allowed to be in here?
This place belongs to one of my clients.
This is incredible!
Right?
This is so sweet.
I told you I was saving it for a special occasion.
Can I take your jacket?
Please...
Thank you.
I got us some snacks.
Thought you could use some food of the non-cake variety.
There we are.
Oh, of course.
Thank you.
I guess we've got to open this first.
Hope it's still good.
(both laughing)
Where's Riley?
Suzanne's babysitting.
That's nice of her.
It is.
It's good for her too.
You don't always get your way when a five year old's involved.
Good point.
Oh by the way, I talked my boss' s brother.
The realtor?
What'd he say?
He couldn't make any promises,
but he told them your story and they were impressed.
They're going to look out for your offer.
-Really? -Yup.
Oh my gosh, thank you.
Thank you so much.
It's really no problem.
I've put in so much overtime for this guy, he owes me.
Still, you really put yourself out there for me.
It means a lot.
Well, you're welcome.
I know how hard you've been working for this.
So, you ready for the big promotion tomorrow?
Almost, I have five cakes left to bake tonight.
You need some help?
You want to bake?
Yeah.
I'm no expert, but I do take directions pretty well.
You don't have to do that.
It's tons of work.
Seriously, I want to.
I did give Beatrice and Howard the night off.
So you could use the company.
Come on...
Okay, sure.
Thanks.
No problem, cheers.
Cheers.
You're doing great.
I might need to hire you full time!
Sign me up.
What do I do with this?
Put it in here.
Okay...
Like that.
Put this down, I think?
-Right, okay... -Like this.
(mixer whirring)
Oops...
Did you just spew flour all over me?
Sorry.
-Well... take that! -Hey!
Oh, it's on now!
Oh yeah?
-Okay, truce? -Okay, fine.
(laughing)
That was epic.
My grandma would have killed me for running around the bakery.
Come on, it's good to let off a little steam.
Yeah it is.
Plus, we got all the cakes done.
Well how about that?
I guess we should probably start cleaning up, huh?
Suzanne's I'm sure getting antsy right about now.
It's okay, let's just leave it.
I'll do it later.
Jessie, there's a category five cake storm in there.
I've cleaned this place so many times, I have a system.
It'll take me no time.
Seriously.
Okay, well thanks.
Before I go, I...
I just wanted to say, thank you.
For what?
These past few years have been really hard.
On me and Riley.
We haven't had a whole lot of joy.
And this last week has been full of it.
I've never seen Riley this happy, so...
Thank you.
You're welcome.
And it's not just Riley.
It's me too.
After you came over the other day,
it inspired me to get back into my carpentry.
I hadn't been in there in years, and now I can't leave.
I owe that to you.
I wanted to thank you, actually.
What did I do?
Owning your own business can take over your life.
Everything falls on you.
It was really nice doing something
totally different today.
And having someone else be in charge.
So, thank you.
You're welcome.
Oh, umm...
You got a little something on your nose--
What?
-Can I? -Yes.
Okay.
Yup.
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
We're doing a lot of thanking each other tonight.
We really are.
I should go.
Okay.
I really don't want to.
Good night.
Night.
Oh gosh...
Free sample? Chocolate? White berry?
I can't believe how packed it is.
We're going to run out of cake.
You're going to raise the money, Jessie, I just know it.
Thanks, Mom.
I should go check on Beatrice.
A free sample?
Try the coconut, it's my favorite.
Welcome to Miriam's Sweet Treats, how may I help you?
How's it going back here?
Robert here keeps eating the cakes, so there's that.
Really Robbie, pull yourself together.
I'm kidding, Robbie, relax.
He's not eating the cake.
Okay, good.
What's up with you?
What do you mean?
You're humming.
You never hum.
It's a beautiful day, we're packed.
What's wrong with a good hum?
We're too stressed right now for you--
The brother.
That's where you were last night.
You kissed him, didn't you?
Didn't you?
No.
Yes you did!
Nah.
So help me, Jessie, if you lie to me again--
Okay yes, fine, I did.
I knew it!
How was it?
It was okay.
Just okay?
Spill it, woman!
Guys...
We did it!
We did what?
I just got a call from the bank...
We're approved for the loan!
Are you serious?
And between today's promotion
and the advance on the additional Belson's orders,
we have enough for a down payment.
More than enough!
-Oh my gosh! -That's amazing!
We can put in an offer tomorrow when the listing goes live.
Are you ready?
I've never been more ready for anything in my life!
I'll make the call.
Everything is falling into place.
I can't believe it!
You deserve it.
Thank you!
I don't know what I would have done without you, Howard.
Seriously!
You're welcome.
(throat clearing)
And you too, Beatrice.
You have gone above and beyond.
You are incredible.
Well, you know.
I do kind of like the place.
I have to go meet someone.
Do you guys mind if I take off a little early?
Does someone's name happen to rhyme with Shmadan?
Maybe...
Go for it, girl.
I don't know what you guys are talking about, but...
Have fun!
Thank you.
I will see you guys tomorrow.
And call me if you hear anything.
Anything at all!
Will do!
(high five) -Yes!
We really had fun last night.
Me too.
So, when are you putting in the big offer?
First thing tomorrow.
Jessie, that's incredible.
When do you think you'll find out?
We should know by end of day tomorrow,
but our realtor thinks our offer is the best.
Wow, I'm so happy for you.
It's not a done deal, but yeah,
I'm really happy, too.
I just can't believe we pulled it off.
I knew you would.
I'm meeting your sister tomorrow too.
Last one before the wedding.
Hard to believe the wedding's in a week, huh?
I need to get started on her cake.
I've been meaning to ask you something.
What's that?
Would you be my date to Suzanne's wedding?
Really?
You want me to come?
I'd love nothing more in the world.
I'd love to be your date to Suzanne's wedding.
-Great. -Great.
And then, of course, we will finish it off
with the baby blue flowers to match your color scheme.
It's wonderful.
Just perfect.
Everything I ever dreamed of.
I can't wait to see it.
Well, I can't wait to make it.
It's bigger than I've ever done, but I love a challenge.
Keeps things interesting.
I have something for you.
For me?
Come.
Ta-da!
Is this for me?
For the wedding.
Aidan told me you're coming.
It's beautiful.
Thank you!
I almost went with pistachio, but that's not your color.
I'd wear hot pink if it was a Suzanne Cooper design.
Oh no, no hot pink for you.
Oh, okay. I won't.
I keep meaning to ask,
what's happening with your building?
Oh, we actually put in an offer this morning.
I think we have a good shot.
That's really great to hear.
Thanks.
(phone ringing)
This actually might be the news.
Do you mind if I take it?
By all means.
Howard, what's up?
Give me some good news, baby.
I'm sorry, Jessie, they went with another offer.
What?
How could they?
The other buyer is related to the seller's realtor.
We didn't stand a chance.
Can we go back?
Offer more?
The deal's done, it's too late.
Is it a developer?
Some realty company, I think.
Oceanside Realty.
They're turning it into their new headquarters.
They'll be moving in as soon as the deal closes.
So the bakery's done?
It's a setback, but we're not done.
Thanks for letting me know.
I'm so sorry, Jessie.
It's over.
I'm sorry, hon.
I don't get it, we were so close.
If they'd just given us a chance
to go back in with a higher offer.
Who's the buyer?
Some real estate company.
Oceanside Realty, I think he said.
Oh, dear.
What?
(machine whirring)
You bought my building?
Hey, Jessie!
Sorry I couldn't hear you, what's that?
You bought my building!
What are you talking about?
Oh please, spare me.
You sat there and you watched us work,
and push, and struggle, and you kissed me,
and the whole time you knew that your company
was about to ruin my life.
Whoa Jessie, back up.
You showed me who you were the first night.
Company man, through and through.
Too scared to choose his heart over his head.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Well congratulations, Aidan.
Your company got a great location
right in the center of Main Street.
I hope you got a big commission, and I hope you're happy.
What?
Jessie!
(phone dialing)
Hey, Dave.
I'm a little confused over here, did we purchase--
Right.
Uh-huh.
No, I just thought you were gonna...
Yeah, no...
I'll see you Monday.
I can't believe Aidan did that to you.
It doesn't even make any sense.
It's pretty cold.
Did he even explain himself?
There's nothing he can say that can make this better.
You're not even a little bit curious?
Aidan's not the guy I thought he was.
I don't ever want to talk to him again.
What are we going to do now?
Honestly?
I don't know.
It's been a rough day.
Let's get some sleep.
Tomorrow, we'll figure out a game plan.
Okay?
Okay.
-Yeah. -Okay.
Dad, can we go see Jessie tonight?
I don't know hon, I think she might be busy.
Why's she so busy? What is she doing?
Well, she's moving.
She's baking your aunt's wedding cake.
Oh...
Maybe she needs help if she's so busy.
Maybe we should go visit her.
It's already past your bedtime.
Dad!
Sorry, let's go brush your teeth.
(phone vibrating)
Jessie?
(knocking)
Jessie!
Please just let me explain.
Jessie, I had--
Honestly, Aidan...
there's nothing you can say that can fix this.
Even if you're sorry,
even if somehow this isn't your fault...
None of it matters anymore.
If you really care about me, please...
Just leave me alone.
Do you really mean that?
Yes.
If that's what you want.
I'm sorry, grandma.
I tried.
I really did.
We're gonna find a new place.
And it's gonna be great.
I don't know.
We're going to get through this.
Together.
Yeah.
Alright...
I found a ton of interesting spaces to check out.
The good news is we have a bunch of money to spend.
Jessie, you want to come with me?
Beatrice, you can get started on Suzanne's wedding cake.
Honestly Howard, I don't think I can.
Can what? Check out spaces?
That's okay, what's your schedule like tomorrow?
No I mean, I don't think I can move.
What are you saying?
You want to shut down?
You can't do that!
I'm not saying that.
I just need more time to think about it.
The clock is ticking, Jessie.
I know!
I'm still in shock, that's all.
I'm not ready to look at places yet.
Well, I'm going.
You can do what you want.
I'll finish Suzanne's cake.
Beatrice, why don't you go with Howard?
You sure?
Yeah.
Aidan, Riley!
Hello there.
Wow, this looks incredible, Suzanne.
Doesn't it?
What are you doing here?
Well, we brought you a gift.
You did?
It's in the truck.
How are you?
It's an arch.
For your wedding.
It's so beautiful.
I love it.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
So, how'd your talk with Jessie go?
It didn't.
I mean I tried, she just didn't want to hear it.
She's hurting.
The thing that means more to her than anything in the world
has been razed to the ground.
I know.
I don't know what to do.
Well, how can you help her build it back up again?
Hey, how'd it go?
It was great.
We found some really good options.
It was exciting.
You should really check these places out.
Might make you feel better about moving.
Maybe.
You want to get out of here?
I can close up.
Nah, I'm kind of on a roll with Suzanne's cake.
Alright.
Good night!
Do you really think she'd give this place up?
I didn't think so, but now I'm not so sure.
We're like family.
I can't imagine working without you guys.
Well, don't worry.
Because I called in the big guns.
Who's that?
Her mom.
Savage.
Hey, desperate times call for desperate measures.
You're a diabolical genius, Howard,
and I love you for it.
(knocking)
Mom?
What are you doing here?
I heard about the offer.
I'm sorry, honey.
I just can't believe it.
It's not the end of the world.
You can get this place back on its feet.
You're not disappointed in me?
This was your mom's bakery.
And I lost it.
I could never be disappointed in you.
I know how much you love the bakery.
But I lost it.
Grandma loved this place.
Oh, honey...
Don't you know that grandma didn't love the bakery?
She loved baking.
Bringing people together,
spending time with her granddaughter.
The place the baking happens doesn't matter,
it's the baking itself.
It's the love that goes into it
and the people you bake with that matter.
Your passion for baking will always connect you
to your grandma.
I know.
Thanks, Mom.
I want to show you another picture.
Mom I've seen all of these, they're from when I was little.
No, I don't think this one you have.
Take a closer look...
Wait, what is this?
This is opening day of the bakery in 1940.
Miriam's Sweet Treats opened in 1955,
when grandma was in her twenties.
She's what, like 10 here?
And why does the building look so different?
It's not Miriam's Sweet Treats.
It's the original bakery your great grandma opened.
Florrie's Bake Shop, it was across town.
Florrie's Bake Shop?
Grandma never mentioned that, how did I not know that?
Florrie was the first person in our family
to open a bakery.
It was World War II, and...
the economy wasn't that great, but...
She was adored in her neighborhood,
so she managed okay.
When the war was over, the economy boomed,
but Florrie's little 1940's bake shop
wasn't doing as well as it should have been.
Prices went up, the neighborhood changed,
her regular customers started dying out.
She just couldn't keep up.
So when your grandma Miriam took it over,
she knew she had to make some drastic changes.
So she moved it to Main Street, here,
Because it was up and coming at the time.
She updated the look, renamed it.
She created Miriam's Sweet Treats.
And it thrived.
How did I not know this?
You need to make Miriam's Sweet Treats your own.
I know how much you loved grandma.
And I know how much you care about the bakery,
but you need to make something that's yours.
We can keep our past in our hearts
and carry it around with us, but we can't cling to it.
It's what your grandma would have done.
You're right.
You have a blank slate, you can do whatever you want.
Who is Jessie Dale?
What does she want?
All right, you gotta do it just like this, okay?
What do you think?
Whoa, cool.
Right?
Whoa, what are those?
For the wedding...
There is no pink at my wedding.
That's not what the florist delivered.
I've got 40 pounds of pink peonies.
I didn't order pink peonies!
I ordered Himalayan blue poppies imported from Oregon!
They're very challenging to grow
and they're even more challenging to keep alive!
It's called theme, people!
Theme!
Pink peonies.
I mean, has anyone here even heard of a metaphor?
Huh?
So what do you want us to do?
Get them out of here!
Okay... take 'em back!
Load it up!
What is the deal with the pink peonies?
Wouldn't want to be the other person on that call.
Me neither.
Your turn.
Here we go.
Here you go.
Yeah!
Whoa!
You're so good!
That looks great!
You must have been up all night!
I couldn't sleep.
Figured I might as well finish.
Now she just needs to get dressed up.
Well, I'm about to go on another scouting trip.
Beatrice, you want to come?
Actually, I think I'd like to go.
-You would? -Yeah.
I'd like to see what my options are.
That's a great idea, let's go.
I think I'd like to go alone.
What about the cake?
The wedding's tomorrow.
Why don't you get started?
I trust you.
And could you go to the bank
and make sure all our documents in order?
Are you sure?
I'm sure.
You don't like the way I decorate.
The way you do it is perfect, Beatrice.
[phone ringing]
Miriam's Sweet Treats?
The poppies are not coming.
They brought pink peonies instead!
Can you believe it? This is a complete disaster!
There are no poppies, and I don't know what--
Whoa, slow down.
I can't understand you.
The poppies... what?
The poppies are now pink peonies!
[phone ringing]
Hey B, what's up?
Oh, thank goodness you picked up!
Suzanne is having a meltdown and you need to go over there.
Slow down, what's wrong?
I don't know, I couldn't really understand her.
Something about ducks in Nebraska?
Or... peonies! I don't know...
I'll handle this.
Suzanne?
I got your message, is this about the peonies?
You really wanted the blue poppies, didn't you?
They had special meaning.
My whole wedding is blue.
Not to mention my entire line for next season.
Sucks when things don't go the way you planned.
I know that firsthand.
But you know...
I did a little research on peonies on my way over here.
Did you know that they only flower 7-10 days a year?
7-10 days out of the entire year.
-Really? -Really!
Well that's pretty special...
That's very special!
Peonies will only be in bloom during the week of your wedding.
Not before, not after.
I do like the symbolism there.
Right?
And 7-10 days?
That's as often as Evan and I see each other,
given our crazy work schedules.
So that's a good metaphor.
I agree.
But pink!
With all the blue we already have...
I thought about that.
What do you get when you put pink and blue together?
Paternal twins?
I'm serious, Suzanne!
Lavender.
Lavender!
We just put some touches of lavender here and there,
and with the blue you already have for the wedding,
plus the pink peonies, viola!
Wedding saved!
I do like that...
It's sort of got a unicorn thing going on, and...
they're very rare, too!
Actually, I think they're fictional, but...
Yeah!
Thanks, Jessie.
I really love this.
You're welcome.
Aidan told me what happened.
Did you know that he quit his job?
Why would he do that?
His boss lied to him.
He took all the information about the listing
and then bought the building behind his back.
Aidan couldn't work for a guy like that.
So, he just quit?
He was never long for real estate.
It was only a matter of time.
He's devastated, Jessie.
He feels awful.
I haven't seen him this unhappy since...
Let's just say that the time he spent with you,
that's the happiest I've seen him in a really long time.
Riley too.
I should finish your cake.
The wedding's tomorrow.
I really hope you come.
There's one more addition that I need to make.
Another cake?
Who needs two wedding cakes?
It's just a small one and she's paying double for it.
And that's going straight into your pocket, I swear.
Really?
In that case, let's bake!
I don't know what I would do without you, Beatrice.
Right back atcha.
You did a stunning job. Really.
Better than I could have done.
Thanks.
Guys, I think I found us a winner.
It's beautiful. I love it!
It looks... cool!
Are we going to be cool in our next iteration?
I see nothing wrong with that.
And the kitchen looks huge.
We wouldn't even have to keep renting a second one.
And it's affordable.
The neighborhood is just about to pop.
It's not just a good idea for the bakery,
it's a good real estate investment.
Let's do it.
-Really? -Yeah.
-Let's go for it. -Yeah!
And I wanted to talk to you guys about something.
You guys carried me through the worst week of my life.
You guys have been with me, if not in front of me,
through good times and bad.
This whole thing has shown me that it's not about
where you bake, it's about who you bake with.
I want you to be part owners.
Are you... serious?
I want you to have stake in this place.
Hopefully it will make up
for everything I've put you through.
I'll still be the majority owner, but...
What do you guys say? Partners?
Accept! I do!
Thank you.
I take it that's a yes?
Yes.
Think you guys can handle the cake for an hour?
There's something I gotta do.
Of course.
Where are you going?
My apology tour isn't quite over.
Go get him.
Partners?
Jessie.
Hey.
-Look, I... -It's okay.
Suzanne told me what really happened with your boss.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, too.
Did you mean what you said?
That you don't want to see me anymore?
No, of course not.
What are you working on?
Well, it's for you, actually.
Oh, you made this for me?
Yeah... look, I'm sorry you lost your building.
But your new one is going to be just as great.
Better even.
Baked With Love?
I was just playing around.
If you want to change it, I don't...
I love it.
Does this mean you're still coming with me
to Suzanne's wedding?
I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Suzanne, do you take Evan Miller
to be your lawfully wedded husband,
in sickness and in health,
for as long as you both shall live?
I do.
Evan, do you take Suzanne Cooper to be your lawfully wedded wife,
in sickness and in health,
for as long as you both shall live?
Baby, you bet I do.
I now pronounce you man and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
(applauding)
You guys ready for some cake?
I almost forgot...
For you.
Chocolate?
I had to.
It's your favorite.
Do you want to take the first bite?
You want daddy to help you?
That's a big bite...
Little smaller, there we go, coming in...
Jessie...
The cake is absolutely incredible.
Thank you.
Whoa, this is so good.
Seriously!
Your best work yet, by far.
It was a collaborative effort.
Excuse me, I have to ask.
Did you make that stunning wedding arch?
I... yeah, I did.
I'm a carpenter.
Looks like you've got your work cut out for you
for the next few months.
Aidan Cooper is the new hot furniture guy in town.
I guess we'll both be pretty busy then, huh?
What with the bakery and all.
There's a building for sale next to my new space.
Perfect spot for a furniture store.
Just saying...
Working next to my girlfriend?
I like the sound of that.
Girlfriend, huh?
Yup.
I love you, Jessie Dale.
I love you too.
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