(Siren wailing in distance)
(Phone ringing)
- Amber. Picking her nose?
- Technically, scratching the side,
but, yes, that's what it looks like.
And just as she's pouring her heart out to Josh.
Apparently, that's the only shot we have of her speech.
- We were down a camera operator that day.
- Now we have nothing to cut to,
and the network will be here any minute.
Claire, you're the producer!
We cannot have a nose picker
winning the most popular dating show on national television.
- Josh was wearing a gray blazer and a white shirt
in the finale, right?
- Yeah.
- He was wearing something similar the day before,
certainly a white shirt.
There's a shot of him looking lovingly at Amber.
I'll tell the editor to cut to that shot.
Right before Amber touches her face.
If we punch in on him, that should work.
- Claire, you're a genius.
- I just know what we've shot. I'll see you soon.
♪♪ Hey, go follow your rainbow
♪ Go follow your rainbow
♪ Hey, don't believe when they say no ♪
♪ When they say no, say no
- Hey!
- Hi! So, um, all good?
- The editor said it was seamless.
- I didn't know Tony was here.
- Do you know Tony?
- Well, we haven't been introduced.
- Huh. Is one of those for me?
- Yeah, um, cashew milk with a bit of sweetener.
- You're the best, Claire.
♪ Hey, go follow your rainbow
♪ Go follow your rainbow
♪ Hey, don't believe when they say no ♪♪
(Sighing)
- You know, the only reason he still has that job
is because you make him look good.
- Stop!
Blaze isn't completely hopeless.
He booked Sage as our suitor for next season.
- Sa... You mean the YouTube star
who does all the make-up tutorials?
- Yeah, but she has something like 29 million followers.
Mostly under the age of 25,
but Blaze thinks that she'll bring in a younger demographic.
- Yeah, and Blaze will be expecting you to wrangle her.
- Yeah, probably.
(Chuckling)
- It starts in 5 minutes.
Do you want to go to the conference room?
- Do you actually want to watch the finale?
I was planning on going home and reading Plum Brook tonight.
- Plum... Haven't you read that book, like, 100 times?
- Yes, I have, because that's my favorite book of all time.
- No. No, this is tradition.
It is pizza and bittersweet reflection
over the last 4 months of our lives
before we decide to do it all over again.
(Laughing)
- Good point.
- Hmm.
Is Andre coming back next season?
- He's on that ghost hunting show.
- Ouch.
- It was his choice to leave.
- What? I thought you broke up with him?
- No, I mean, it was his choice to leave Head Over Heels.
- Oh. Well, maybe you'll find someone better on Season 12.
- Oh, no, no, no.
I'm never dating a guy that I work with again.
- Wow. Talk about limiting your options.
With your schedule,
that leaves the doorman and the pizza delivery guy.
- Well, for the record,
I would choose the pizza delivery guy any day.
- Really?
- Best pie in the city.
(Laughing)
Are we watching this or not? Take your pizza.
(Chuckling)
♪ ♪
- If Amber doesn't win this thing,
there is something wrong with the universe.
- Yeah... Where is he? It's about to start!
- Oh, he was dropping some hay off when I left.
- Oh.
- Hey, Sis! I'm here!
(Gasping)
- Rhubarb! - Well, you know me.
I don't like to show up empty-handed. So, yeah.
More rhubarb.
- Well, that's very thoughtful. Thank you.
(Man sighing)
Long day, huh?
- Yeah, yeah. I'll be fine.
- You know, he's a work horse,
and the harness never comes off.
- Well, maybe if he had someone,
the farm wouldn't take so much out of him.
- You know, you don't need to talk about me
like I'm not right here.
Hey, you know what? Calvin's actually a big help.
- Thank you.
- And I don't have the money to hire another farmhand.
- Well, I'm not talking about another farmhand.
- You know what?
I'm gonna get a cup of water and put your rhubarb away.
- What did you mean by that?
- Well, don't you think it's time
that Joe got back on the saddle?
- I just saw him riding the other day.
- I mean dating.
- Oh.
- It's starting.
- (Announcer): Are you looking for love?
Head Over Heels is casting now.
- Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
♪ ♪
(Sighing)
- Hello, Joe!
Hey, I just finished going over the last batch of contestants,
and we...
Blaze? What is it?
- Sage.
- What happened?
- She got engaged.
To a Korean boy band singer.
It's all over social media.
Apparently, they were secretly dating for a while,
then they went on a break.
When he found out she was gonna be the suitor,
he put a ring on it.
(Sighing)
The network's gonna kill me.
- Wait, wait. No, no, no. We just need a new suitor.
We haven't picked a contestant yet.
It could be anyone. This one's a baronet.
- We had a viscount in Season 3.
We need someone new, someone we haven't seen before.
- OK, uh, headmaster at a boys' private school.
- Are you kidding me?
That is my actual living nightmare.
- All right. This one is gonna be a little outside the box.
Joe Bennett, a New Jersey farmer.
He's smart, he's well read, he doesn't watch TV, apparently.
- Because he doesn't have electricity?
- Well, I mean...
(Chuckling)
Look at the guy.
- Oh, wow. OK.
What's the angle?
- Uh, we've never had a farmer before.
He might not be instafamous,
but he could be the breath of fresh air
we've been looking for.
- Yes. Yes.
- Yes? Yes!
- Yes.
I want you to go to New Jersey, meet this Joe Bennett,
find out if he's Head Over Heels material.
- Don't you need me here to set up for next season?
- Claire, there is no next season without a suitor.
I need you on this. You're the only one I trust.
(Clicks tongue)
- I want this to be my last season.
(Chuckling)
- Wait, what?
Why?
Claire, you're the best producer I know.
You have this way of making everyone feel at ease.
It's a gift! Really.
- Which is why I want a promotion.
No more working on the ground.
I want to be a network executive.
- I mean, I can talk to Tony, but...
he doesn't really know you.
- We should change that.
- Claire, this season needs to be
bigger and better than ever before.
We cannot afford to be canceled.
- I know.
(Sighing)
- You pull this off, I'll put in a good word.
I promise.
Now, go get us our farmer.
Today.
♪♪ Having a good time
♪ Loving life Everything feels fine ♪
♪ I'm climbing up and down
♪ I'm off to see the world
(Line ringing)
- Hello?
- Hi! my name is Claire Bardoz.
I'm a producer with Love Reel Studios.
May I speak with Joe Bennett?
- Love Reel Studios,
as in the company that produces Head Over Heels?
- That's right.
- No way!
- Is Joe there?
- Joe, uh...
He, uh... He just stepped out.
- Can I call him on his cell?
- Uh, no. Joe doesn't believe in them.
- Interesting.
Doesn't believe in cell phones, doesn't watch TV...
Makes me wonder how he heard about us.
- Oh, no, no, Joe knows all about Head Over Heels.
He--he was just at my house for the finale the other week.
Are you calling to ask him to be a contestant?
I'm his sister, Addison,
and--and trust me, I know your show inside and out.
He's perfect for it.
- That's great to hear.
- I'll get him to call you back.
- Well, actually, I'm on the way to the farm right now.
Thanks for your help.
- What? Wait, wait...
(Line beeping)
Oh.
♪ I'm off to see the world
♪ Just like Columbus
♪ I am off to see the world
♪ Now it feels so nice
♪ Such a lovely paradise ♪
(Insects chirring, birds chirping)
(Door opening)
- Oh. Ugh!
(Chuckling)
- Told the last one of yous to get proper footwear.
Guess you didn't pass on that message, huh?
- Excuse me?
- You know, it'd be real great
if you realtors just talked to each other
so I don't have to say this more than once.
- Say what?
- It's not for sale.
- Oh, you think I want to buy your farm.
- Look, I get it, OK?
A commercial farm would do quite well out here.
I'm sure you have a long line of interested parties.
But this property has been in my family for generations.
The house is actually protected by the National Trust.
If I wanted to knock it down,
they wouldn't even let me,
which I don't.
- I'm not a realtor.
(Chuckling)
- Oh, please don't tell me you're with the Girl Scouts?
I still have, like, two big boxes from last year.
- Do I look like a Girl Scout?
- No?
(Laughing)
My apologies. So, what are you here for?
- My name is Claire Bardoz.
I'm a producer with Head Over Heels.
I'm here to talk about your application.
- Head Over Heels. What application?
- Joe, I need to talk to you.
- You applied to be a contestant.
- No.
- The most wonderful thing has just happened.
- Oh, you must be Addison. Hi!
- Good! So you two have already met, then.
- Yeah. - Uh-huh.
- Addison?
(Chuckling)
What did you do?
- We just thought you could use a little push.
- We? OK.
OK, don't tell me. Is Calvin a part of this too?
- Wait, are you telling me you pretended to be your brother?
- I was... Well, I...
- Really?
- Well, what can I say?
What's done is done!
They obviously made a terrible mistake.
- No, I'm so sorry, but--
- It's a shame you drove all the way out here.
Because I am not competing in a reality show.
- Oh, come on, Joe. Be a bit more open-minded.
- No.
- We're not interested in you as a contestant.
- See?
- We're interested in you as our suitor.
- The suitor?
- Oh, please.
Did all the New York pseudo celebrities
just evaporate into thin air?
(Laughing)
Smart, handsome, and you have a sense of humor?
You are perfect for the show.
- Oh yeah, he is--he is the full package.
- I don't want to be a package.
Look, I'm flattered. Thank you.
But this isn't my style. OK?
So I trust that you can respect my answer.
No.
I'm gonna go.
- Don't give up.
- Everything OK, boss? - Traitor.
- I know Joe better than anyone.
If we put our heads together,
I'm sure that we can turn him around.
- OK.
- You hungry? - Starved.
(Laughing)
- Great! Where are we going?
- I know he seemed stubborn back there,
but he's actually one of the most generous souls
you'll ever meet.
He helps out with his neighbors.
He--he never shows up empty-handed.
- Makes me wonder why he's single.
- He's just busy with the farm.
And the seasons haven't been kind.
I can't even imagine how much he's struggling financially.
- Oh, he's struggling.
- He just needs more help.
And he won't ask for it.
- But he has dated, right?
- Oh yeah.
- He's been in relationships?
- Of course. He was dating Nicole for years.
- Calvin, that's not our story to tell.
(Chuckling)
- We just all thought that she was the one.
- Well, I just want to say,
I am so excited that Head Over Heels
wants Joe Bennett to be their next suitor.
I mean, what a dream.
- Well, I am so happy that you two are excited.
And thank you for dinner.
I didn't realize when you invited me
it was at the place you owned.
- Oh, well...
- Addison is an institution around here.
And all the recipes are her own.
- I let the kitchen staff pitch in every now and then.
(Scoffing)
- Well, the rhubarb pork chops were fabulous.
- And locally sourced.
- Amazing.
So, is there a motel around here?
There's no point in driving back to Brooklyn now.
- But you can stay with me. I'm right up the road.
- Oh, I couldn't.
- Oh, well, I've got a guest room.
We can have breakfast here in the morning.
- Oh, you don't have to do that, Addison.
- Trust her. She wants to.
- I do.
(Insects chirring)
(Knocking on door)
- Hi!
- These should fit.
- Your home is beautiful.
- Oh, thank you.
- Is that you and Joe?
- He was so sweet. He was always smiling.
- Adorable.
- Hmm.
Sleep well. I'll see you in the morning.
- Goodnight.
(Siren wailing)
(Phone ringing)
- Tell me you got him.
- Good evening to you too!
- Claire?
- The suitor offer threw him for a loop.
- What?
- I just need some more time.
- Who would want to be a contestant
when they can be the suitor?
He should be jumping for joy.
- And he will be.
He's just not like other people we've had on the show.
He's down-to-earth.
- Well, he needs to be down to date.
(Chuckling)
I'm serious, Claire.
Tell me I wasn't just imagining
your negotiating skills this morning.
I know you want this executive gig.
- Of course I do.
Look, I have an idea.
I'll get on it first thing in the morning.
(Blaze sighing)
- Tell me when it's done.
(Birds chirping)
- I see you took my advice. Got rid of the heels.
- I always keep a pair of sneakers nearby.
I wanted to apologize for yesterday.
- It wasn't your fault.
My sister...
she meddles.
- Mind if I help?
- Sure.
- Wow, there is a ton of work around here.
- Well, you ain't seen nothing yet.
- Well, I like to work hard too,
but I also like to put my feet up
at the end of a long day,
get a chance to relax, you know?
- Yeah.
- I bet you could hire a dozen more Calvins
on a suitor salary.
Update some equipment,
maybe do some renovations on the house?
- Well, you'll take that one back after you see the inside.
- OK.
Maybe there's something you've been wanting
to change around here.
Is there a long-term project you've been holding off on
until the capital comes in?
- How much are we talking about?
- That is our starting offer.
Once the season starts airing,
you can expect advertising contracts and sponsorship deals.
You could be the next new face of John Deere tractors.
(Chuckling)
- Really leaning into those stereotypes, Claire.
- OK. Let's talk beyond money.
This is a dating show, after all.
Look, I get it.
Dating in this era, it's... it's a minefield.
What if you could skip all the guesswork?
You could just open your heart
without the fear of getting hurt.
- On television? Oh, OK. Yeah.
- Romance doesn't just appear out of nowhere.
It requires opportunity,
and this is an opportunity catered exactly to you.
- To me? Huh.
- But the best part is,
you get to be in the driver's seat.
(Chuckling)
Must get lonely out here.
Wouldn't it be nice to have a partner
to share all of this with?
- Would I get a chance to pick the contestants?
- Oh, that would set a new precedent.
- Well, shouldn't I at least have a say?
I mean, I am the one opening my heart, right?
- Who's to say you know what's best?
I've been doing this a long time.
(Sighing)
You get a say, but not the final say.
- OK.
- I'll get our lawyers started on the contract.
- I look forward to working with you.
- You know, you weren't kidding about the inside of this place.
I might need the number of your interior designer.
- You're looking at him.
- Wow.
(Laughing)
- So you're doing it?
- Looks that way, yeah.
- Yes!
- What are you doing?
- You're so lucky, Joe.
Think of all the women you'll get to date.
And you get to pick the one you want?
I should come with you.
No, no, no, seriously.
I could be like your dating sensei.
I've seen every episode. I know the show.
- What I really need from you
is to stay here and handle things while I'm gone.
- You don't want to come on too strong at first.
- I know. I... Wait, do I do that?
- Keep it casual.
Make a mental note
of the ones you got an easy back and forth with.
- Should I be writing this down?
- That first elimination ceremony comes fast.
You don't want your soul mate slipping through the cracks.
I'm gonna go get a pencil.
- He is the real deal.
Our audience is going to love him.
- Good work!
Now we just need to get the network to approve him.
- I could be back in a few hours.
- OK. No, actually, stay where you are.
I, uh, I'd like you to put together a little sizzle reel
that'll help us sell Joe to the higher-ups.
- I'll arrange the camera. I know just the guy.
- Great.
And, uh, Claire?
After what happened with Sage, we cannot mess this up.
I need you to keep Joe onside at all times.
- I got this.
(Tractor humming)
- Toothbrush, pyjamas
and enough blazers to dress the symphony orchestra.
- You're a lifesaver.
- It's all in the car. So, where is our leading man?
- He's finishing up some chores.
He said we could set up inside,
but I'll introduce you to him first.
- Oh, OK.
- You're gonna love him.
- Well, I love this place.
(Laughing)
- It's beautiful, right? - Yeah.
He is even better in person.
- OK!
(Chuckling)
- You must be Toby. Claire has told me a lot about you.
- Charmed.
- So...
where do you want me?
- Uh... Inside, probably.
- Probably. - Right?
- That... Yeah.
- Let's go!
Bit of a sci-fi fan, huh?
- Yeah, my dad used to read them to me.
I--I guess it just kind of stuck.
My dad used to read Auto Repair Weekly to me.
(Joe laughing)
Why is he laughing?
- Oh, you're serious.
- All right, we're just about ready to go.
And we're rolling.
- So, Joe, tell me about yourself.
- I'm a farmer.
- Just... Just look at me, Joe.
- OK. Yeah.
- Tell me about yourself.
- I'm a farmer.
Wait. Oh, you...
I mean, what else do you want me to say? Should I...
And how did you find yourself in this line of work?
- Uh, my parents were farmers.
Uh, this place belonged to them.
You know, you..
I mean, they--they passed away years back.
- I'm sorry.
Did they teach you everything you know?
- Yeah. Yeah.
Yeah.
- You know what?
Let's, uh, let's switch gears a little bit here. OK.
Just... - Yeah.
- All right! All right.
So, tell me, what do you look for in a woman?
- In a woman? Uh...
Nice. She should be nice.
Just like a nice person, you know?
I mean, I, uh, you know.
Wow. My brain is really...
I'm looking for adjectives right now,
if you wanna help with...
- It's OK. Take your time.
- Yeah, time. OK.
- Oh, uh, you...
- That needs to stay on.
We gotta try to pick up all the things you're saying.
- Right. Sorry.
- You know what?
- Thanks.
- I've got an idea. - Yeah?
- Let's--let's get out of here.
Let's go. Just take that.
- Oh, yeah. - Let's get out.
- Oh yeah. - Come on. You bring this.
- I'm coming. Yeah. I'm coming, of course.
- I want you to go about your day like you normally would,
and we're gonna follow you around,
but with the cameras turned off.
- Doesn't that seem counterproductive?
- It's not about us.
It's about building trust
so you can feel like you can be yourself.
- OK.
Well, let's give it a shot.
- Great.
- No, looks like one of the resident rabbits
bit through the twine again.
Excuse me.
- Hey! Are you sure about this?
- Nope!
But he's gotta be camera ready.
(Joe and Calvin talking, indistinct)
Let's go.
♪ ♪
- I've got room for one more, if you're interested.
- Where are we going?
- So, when can we see the contestants?
(Laughing)
- So does everything go through your distributor?
- Yeah, most of it.
I mean, we still have the farmer's markets
and the ma-and-pa operations that we supply to,
but, you know, that doesn't pull much of a profit,
even when we do have a good season.
- Must be hard.
- Oh, can't control the weather.
Right? We got floods, droughts and everything in between.
Just gotta have a little faith
that everything's gonna work out.
- Unfortunately, my job's turned me
into a bit of a control freak.
- Well, then working out here would drive you crazy.
- I bet!
So...
what's the dream?
- What's the dream?
Well...
I think with a little more money, manpower
and the right relationships,
you know, we could partner with a regional grocery chain
and just cut out the distributor.
You know, that would put our little independent farm
on the next level.
And then, I'm thinking maybe a polyhouse.
You know, it's kind of similar to a greenhouse,
except we could still grow our crops, just year round.
- Sounds like a bunch of more work.
- Yeah.
Well, I'm sure that would make your parents proud.
That's important to you, isn't it?
- Yes, it is.
- I can't believe we spent all day on the farm
and have nothing to show for it.
- He'll come around.
You just need to have faith. - Faith?
Wait, who are you and what have you done with Claire Bardoz?
I'm serious. You never leave anything to chance.
- I just have a good feeling.
- Enough shop talk.
Well, I'm gonna go find that motel
and watch some terrible TV until I pass out.
- You can't stay at a motel.
- I can't? - You can't.
It's like 30 minutes away, and it's...
It's not nice.
Claire's staying with my sister. You can bunk with me.
- Bunk as in bunk beds?
- No, Toby, I have a guest room that you can stay in.
- If it's as nice as Addison's, you are in for a treat.
- Well, I don't want to impose. - No, I insist.
Just call it country hospitality.
We take care of each other around here.
- I like that.
- Right on. Well, let me show you your room.
See you later, Claire.
- Wait, you don't have a TV, right?
(Laughing)
- Bye, guys!
- So I'm just aiming for the white thing there?
- Uh-huh.
- Yes! - Oh!
(Laughing)
What? See, that's better than TV, right?
- No, you don't understand. I do not play games at all.
- Yeah, right. Look at that shot.
You should play my sister. She's a regional champion.
- Really? - Oh!
- And then last season,
that kiss under the waterfall...
Oh!
- I found that waterfall.
- You did?
- I did. - Oh!
- Totally by chance,
but I will still take full credit
for orchestrating our most romantic moment in years.
(Chuckling)
- Do you think my brother will make a good suitor?
- I do. - Mm-hmm?
- Most of our suitors want to portray
a better version of themselves,
and that's a problem,
because our audience can see through that.
Joe doesn't have that problem.
- No. Joe couldn't be someone else if he tried.
- So, do you like what you do?
- Yeah!
- Any other plans?
- I mean, I've thought about producing.
I mean, Claire's taught me so much.
- Really?
Why don't you tell me about her?
- She's the best in the biz.
And the most humane,
which is not always the most common trait in our industry.
(Chuckling)
Look, I know this is all pretty new to you,
but she's got your back 100%.
Really, she's an amazing person.
- Another round?
- Yeah, of course.
(Birds chirping)
- Wow, look at you! Full service.
- Well, I figured you earned it yesterday.
So, should we wake Toby?
- No, let him sleep. We can enjoy our coffee.
- Last night, I kept thinking about what you said
regarding my parents.
You are good at reading people. Did you know that?
- I've had a lot of practice.
(Claire chuckling)
- I mean, after my last relationship,
this farm was all that I had to focus on.
It was my family's legacy.
So...
I think sometimes I feel the pressure of that.
- I can't even begin to imagine.
But what you've managed to do here,
it's really impressive.
- Thank you.
I hate to ruin our conversation,
but you're so relaxed and open right now.
Feel free to say no,
but how would you feel if we did that interview again?
Just the two of us. No pressure.
- OK.
- And if you need a minute to think of your answer,
take your time.
There's no rush here.
So, tell me, who is Joe Bennett?
- I'm Joe Bennett.
(Laughing)
Ah!
I'm a proud New Jersey farmer.
Always knew I'd be doing this for a living.
(Chuckling)
I mean, this farm has been passed down
from generation to generation.
My sister wasn't interested, but, now, I didn't mind.
I love being outside.
I love working with my hands, I...
(Chuckling)
I guess it's in my blood.
(Chuckling)
- And Head Over Heels?
That's a big change for you.
(Laughing)
- Yeah.
- Obviously. - For sure.
(Laughing)
(Sighing)
- But what are you looking to find?
- Well, it's like you said, Claire.
Wouldn't it be great
to have someone to share all this with?
- And what would that someone look like?
I mean, what would that someone be like?
- Well...
(Clears throat)
Uh...
I like a woman who's not afraid to get her hands dirty.
Someone I can laugh with,
I mean, watch the stars with.
(Chuckling)
Man, someone who's not afraid to call me out on my stuff.
Like, what if I leave the porch light on overnight?
(Laughing)
You know, I remember in my last serious relationship...
just everything felt so comfortable.
So I thought to myself: "Well, hey.
"You know, we just need to be ourselves,
and we'll just be together, always."
You know, I've had a lot of time
to think through what went wrong.
I mean, relationships evolve, people change, right?
But you can either lean back
and just watch that person drift away from you,
or you can run alongside them
and just encourage them and grow with them.
I didn't fight for my relationship.
That's what I learned.
And I will not make that mistake again.
So, I think my long-winded answer...
(Laughing)
...is that I hope there's a woman out there
who's willing to fight for me.
Because I'm ready to fight for her.
Ah. Ooh!
That OK?
(Inhaling deeply)
- That was...
good.
- It was good?
- Yeah.
- OK.
So, I think my long-winded answer...
is that I hope there's a woman out there
who's willing to fight for me.
Because I'm ready to fight for her.
- The ladies are going to love him.
- Do you think it's good enough to send?
- Yes. Just send it already.
- OK! Here goes nothing.
(Whooshing sound on computer)
- It's done.
So what is good here?
- Everything.
So I sent it to Joe earlier.
- Are you sure that was a good idea?
- I want him to know that he can trust me.
- Well, he's gonna freak out when he sees himself on camera.
I mean, I can't believe he even told us that story about his ex.
- I like a man who can speak his truth.
- Well, makes for good TV.
(Phone ringing)
- (Whispering): It's him.
Hello?
- I watched the video.
- And what do you think?
(Chuckling)
- Yeah, it's, uh...
You did a great job.
- I'm glad you approve.
- Hey, listen, I was wondering
if you and Toby,
you know, would like to come have dinner at my place?
- We would love to have dinner with you.
- Great.
Well, I'll see you tonight.
- OK, see you then.
- Why is our suitor making us dinner?
Does he want something?
- No. I think he's just a nice guy.
- Huh. Well, I thought they'd all disappeared.
- Oh, I feel like I just went to Paris and back.
- It was delicious. - Mm-hmm.
- The rhubarb tasted a little similar to the pork chop
that you do at your restaurant.
Or is that just... is that just me?
- I get most of my seasonal produce from Joe.
Including the rhubarb. - I knew it.
- You have a very perceptive palate to pick up on that.
(Chuckling)
- Uh, so, Addison, Joe tells me
that you are the expert at bocce ball around here.
- Well, I don't mean to brag, but...
- (Laughing): OK.
- But a new rival has emerged.
- Mm-hmm. - Oh.
Yeah. It's time for me to take the trophy.
- Well, let the games begin.
- OK. - OK, here we go.
- It's on. - Mm-hmm.
(Laughing)
- This table is something else.
I really like the design.
What?
You made it.
You made this table? - Yes.
I dabble in carpentry,
just during my spare time.
- Do you have any?
- Not really, no.
- Well, it's beautiful.
- Thank you.
- Is there anything you don't do?
- I mean, I don't vacation well.
- I think we have that in common.
- Hey, you know what?
I usually go for a walk after dinner.
Would you like to join me?
- Yeah. I'd love to.
- Excellent.
- I know a lot of New Yorkers
who would pay a fortune for a table like that.
- Well, I barely have enough time to dabble,
let alone pursue a side hustle.
- Fair enough.
- Did you always want to be a producer?
- Actually, no. I....
Well, for the longest time, I wanted to be a novelist.
- Really? What kind?
- Don't laugh. - I won't.
- Historical romance.
(Claire laughing)
Big epic, sprawling love stories,
they're totally my jam.
But it doesn't matter. It didn't work out.
- Oh. I mean, why not, if you don't mind me asking?
- I won a few short story contests in college,
but I had to focus on an education
that pretty much guaranteed a job afterwards,
you know, to justify 4 years of student debt.
Anyway, I got my first job as a production assistant
on this house-flipping show,
and then worked my way up from there.
- And are you still writing?
- What did you say about barely having enough time to dabble?
(Both laughing)
- Touché.
- I'm not, but it's fine.
There's this promotion I've been angling for.
And, you know, in the meantime,
I'm happy spending what little spare time I have
crawling into bed with a good book.
(Laughing)
Reading's my jam too, you know?
(Chuckling)
- Ah! - Wow.
- I never get tired of this view.
My cousin had a wedding on a farm a bit like this one.
It was really romantic.
- Yeah, I suppose this would be a good place for a wedding.
(Phone ringing)
- Hello?
- They love Joe!
- The network? - Yes.
Especially Tony.
They've given us the green light
to go ahead and start production,
but we need to move fast
cause we've lost so much time with Sage leaving.
Oh, we're putting out a new casting breakdown today.
Uh, that reminds me, where are we at with Joe's contract?
- I'm still waiting on our lawyers,
but I, uh, I have a wild pitch
that might slightly change the terms of his contract.
Instead of sticking Joe and the contestants
in some generic New York mansion
like we have for the last 11 seasons...
why not bring everyone here?
- To New Jersey?
- Joe's farm is the perfect backdrop for next season.
We could rent the land from him for a few months
and hire one of those canopy tents
for group events and elimination ceremonies.
- Yeah, I don't know, Claire.
Head Over Heels is a show about wish fulfillment,
not bales of hay.
- I thought you wanted to switch things up.
- I do!
- This will take viewers to a place
that is rarely seen on screen.
And I bet once they see how beautiful it is,
they'll be leaving their snug condos in droves.
- OK, but where are we gonna put the contestants?
- Fancy trailers all over the property.
- All right, well...
I don't know.
I mean, it is different, I'll give you that. Uh...
What about the romantic dates?
I'm gonna need ideas from you
in order to sell this new direction to Tony.
- I'll make a list.
- And, Claire, these dates need to be foolproofed.
No butter churning or cow milking.
I'm serious.
- Got it.
(Chuckling)
(Insects chirring, birds chirping)
You never stop, do you?
- I could say the same thing.
So? What can I do you for?
- I have another proposition for you.
- Well, I'm all ears.
- So wait, no mansion?
- No mansion. Look, things just keep changing.
- What about the personal chef?
I mean, who's gonna make all those romantic dinners? Addison?
- Look, it's not like you cared about the mansion.
- No.
- So what's really bugging you?
- You know me. I'm a private guy.
I just, I like my space.
And--and they want to bring all these people in,
and they're everywhere, all the time.
- But they must be paying you some kind of a fee for this.
- Yeah, of course.
- How much are we talking?
- It's generous.
- Look, you're had dreams for this farm for years.
Just think about what you could do with that kind of money.
You know what I really like about this idea?
If this show takes place on your farm,
you get to see what these contestants are really made of.
'Cause not everyone's cut out for country life.
But whoever you pick needs to want it as much as you do.
- I'll need you to keep your numbers to a minimum.
- We could use a skeleton crew.
- And people gotta clean up after themselves.
- Of course. We have a system.
- And if you make any changes, I want approval.
- How about we approve them together?
Look, I know this is a lot, but you can trust me, Joe.
I'm gonna be with you all of the way.
- OK.
- We're good?
- We're good.
- I have another small favor to ask.
It's nothing bad.
I just need some activities
that qualify as romantic dates.
- Right.
- What's all this?
- Just some ideas the production designer sent over.
They're setting up a tent right now.
- Huh. It's like an everything bagel.
- Well, you know me, I prefer plain.
(Chuckling)
- Hey, if you take one piece of advice from me,
just try to enjoy it.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
- Yeah, that's something I've been meaning
to talk to you about, actually.
You know, things are getting busier with the show.
I want to hire a couple more farmhands.
Can I count on you to take the lead?
- Uh, about that...
You know I've been saving up for my own place,
just waiting for the right time and the right spot.
Well, I found it. A little farm off Potter Road.
- Really? That's great, man.
I'm happy for you.
- Yeah. I still got you, though.
I'll help out with the hiring,
and with a little luck, you won't even notice I'm gone.
- Well, big changes coming for both of us then.
(Insects chirring, birds chirping)
- Hi! Oh, the lights are here, perfect!
- Yeah.
- Toby, there you are.
Let's shoot some before and after for the promo.
- On it. What's up?
- Oh, I just... I gotta get going soon.
- Why do you look so nervous?
- I'm not nervous.
- Claire...
- I'll see you in a bit.
- Where are you going? I thought we were...
- Blaze needs some dating activities.
- Ah. So you and Joe are...
- It's his farm. We're doing some research together.
Um, I gotta run. I'll see you later, OK?
- OK. What am I... Just...
- OK, we got horseback riding,
go-carting, tubing, paintballing...
- Oh, I like that one.
There could be a competition element to that.
- What do you mean?
- You know, the last one standing
gets a private dinner with you.
- Cool, OK.
- You really don't watch TV.
- I really don't.
(Laughing)
♪♪ Feels so good in my skin ♪
♪ And I'm comfortable
♪ In a world that's so soft and wonderful ♪
♪ Better with you
♪ So wonderful
♪ The magic of two
♪ So beautiful
♪ A lifetime by your side
♪ Forever with you ♪
♪ ♪
- This is a beautiful spot.
- I know, right?
This old willow,
used to climb it all the time when I was a kid.
- Perfect spot to end a date.
On the show. I mean...
- Of course.
- By the way, the story you told during your interview
about your last relationship,
it blew everyone away.
It's not easy to share something like that.
- Hmm. Lemonade?
- Thank you.
- Well, I don't know what Addison told you.
- She didn't tell me anything.
- Really? Huh.
Well, her name was Nicole,
and we were high school sweethearts.
She was gonna graduate with a degree in agribusiness in Texas.
Afterwards, we were gonna take over the farm together and...
Well, she fell in love with someone
and had a couple kids while she was there.
So, it was one of those
"remember the lesson, forget the experience" moments.
(Laughing)
- You can't just paint over a fender bender.
(Laughing)
That's what my dad used to say.
- That is so true. - Yeah.
Well, I've had my fair share of bad luck too,
the latest being on the last season of Head Over Heels.
- Uh-oh. - Yeah.
- What happened?
- Well, we felt really compatible
when we were working together,
and then the show wrapped,
and he became a completely different person.
Maybe I did too.
My point is,
I know how scary it is to put yourself out there
after you've been burned.
You know, it's strange.
Your farm, the beautiful countryside...
it reminds me of my favorite book.
- What's it called?
- Plum Brook.
(Laughing)
- That's probably because
the author grew up 10 miles from here.
- What?
- Yeah. I mean, her house. Emma Downey, right?
- I always knew there was a childhood home in New Jersey.
I didn't realize we were so close by.
I've always wanted to visit.
- Well, I mean, it's a small museum, one employee.
- Can we go? Right now?
- Uh, probably couldn't make it before they close.
But...
I could take you tomorrow morning.
- It was way ahead of its time,
but at its heart, it's really a love story.
Her family wants her to marry this English lord
and move to London,
but she is in love with her neighbor,
this man who sees her in a way that nobody else does.
(Both chuckling)
When he chases her carriage to the port, I cry every time.
(Chuckling)
- You are such a romantic.
- What's wrong with that?
- Nothing.
Well, pick you up at 10:00 a.m.?
- I don't think I'll sleep a wink.
(Both laughing)
Bye.
- See you in the morning.
(Engine starting)
(Birds chirping)
- Originally, this is where the family would gather.
Emma's sister would play the piano,
but unfortunately, they had to sell it--
- Sell it after her father died.
- I see we have a fan among us today.
(Chuckling)
- Are these the original furnishings?
- Most of them.
And this, my dear,
is where Emma wrote the story
of a woman at the turn of the century,
torn between high society and her rural independence.
Some say her very best novel.
- Plum Brook?
- That's right.
(Laughing)
- I always thought she wrote it after she moved to Paris.
- No, Emma's societal connections and reputation
launched her career after she moved to Paris,
but her best work was already behind her.
She--she struggled to find her voice again after the move.
- Well, I'll leave you two to explore.
- Thanks.
- Thanks, Rose. - You're welcome.
- Wow. Fame after death is one thing.
You hear about that all the time, but...
To be celebrated in your lifetime,
and then lose your voice?
Makes you wonder which is worse.
- Well, I mean, worse is never trying.
- Joe! What are you doing?
- Have a seat.
- These are heirlooms, Emma's heirlooms.
- I don't think Emma's gonna mind.
- What about the tour guide?
- She's just happy that somebody's here, trust me.
Have a seat.
After you. - Thank you.
(Sighing)
- So, how was that?
- Great! I'm so glad you took me here.
It's just, um...
No, it's embarrassing.
- No, it's OK. Hey, I won't judge.
- Well, when I was sitting at Emma's desk, I...
started thinking maybe I shouldn't have
pushed my dreams aside so quickly, you know?
It's silly.
- No. No, it's not.
We all have regrets, right?
Just because the pieces weren't all there when you were 18,
doesn't mean you're not meant to find them later on.
- Yeah. I guess.
(No sound)
- Calvin's been bugging me to replace this thing for years,
but you know what?
I don't like throwing away things that aren't broken.
Worst-case scenario, I'll have Calvin come and tow us.
He loves that.
- No need. Found your toolbox.
The connection to your battery is loose.
Got a half inch in there?
- Yep.
So you fix trucks now too.
- I worked in my Dad's auto repair shop in high school.
- Ah, Auto Repair Weekly. I remember.
Is that your second-favorite book?
(Engine starting)
We're keeping it!
- We have hundreds of contestant submissions
to sort through.
- Oh, that reminds me,
can you send over some hard copies?
Joe's kind of an analog guy.
- Speaking of,
did you get the contract?
- I am looking over it right now.
- And then you'll give it to him. Today.
- Yes. I will check on the tent, and I'll give it to him them.
- Please do.
Now that Tony's pulled the trigger,
everything has to go off without a hitch
(Sighing)
- Hi, Claire! - Hi! How far did you get?
- Still a few adjustments,
but take a look and let me know what you think.
- OK. Great job!
- Thank you! I'll see you tomorrow.
- OK. Bye! - Bye.
- Wow!
I never imagined it would look like this.
- Does that mean you like it? Or...
- I do. Yeah, it's kind of like a whole other world.
- Good!
Now I just have to set the flowers,
and it'll be close to perfect.
- I'll help you. - Oh no, you don't have to help.
- Ah. I want to.
(Chuckling)
- OK. Well, the big arrangements go on the barrels.
- OK.
- By the way,
I wanted to thank you again for taking me to the museum.
- Well, I hope it will inspire you.
- You're really pushing this.
- Yeah.
- I mean, you don't even know if I'm any good.
- Well, I just...
I don't know. I got a good feeling.
(Chuckling)
You know, I was thinking, and...
I don't know, I've just really been enjoying the time
that we've been able to spend together,
so I thought maybe I--
- Oh, oh! Oh! I forgot!
Your--your contract arrived at Addison's this morning.
Yeah, here.
Have a look, take your time
and, um, let me know if you want to talk about anything.
- OK, thanks.
Anyway, I mean, as I was saying,
uh, we're doing a little something on the farm tomorrow.
It's kind of a Bennett tradition.
I just thought maybe you and Toby would like to join us.
- I'd love to.
(Chuckling)
- OK. - Yeah.
- Anything else I can help you with here?
- The pillows on chairs.
- OK. - OK.
(Talking, indistinct)
- You should have seen her face. She was like a kid at Christmas.
It was adorable, actually. - Yeah?
You two have been spending a lot of time together.
- Well, you know, with the show and...
(Door opening)
- There you are. You ready to go?
- Almost, boss.
(Chuckling)
- Hi! - Hey.
- So, guess what.
- What?
- I started writing again this morning.
- Really? - Yeah!
- Oh, that's great!
- That museum really inspired me.
- That's good. I'm glad we went.
- Me too.
- It's funny.
I thought I lost it,
but the words just kept flowing out.
(Chuckling)
- Claire, I am so excited.
- I forgot to ask, what are we doing?
- Here you go. - OK...
- Beauty.
- All right. Follow me.
- Don't ask questions. Just enjoy it.
- How are you doing over here?
- Pretty good, I'd say.
- Whoa, full already, huh? - Mm-hmm.
- Well, I guess I'll get you another basket.
- Thank you.
(Chuckling)
- You know, this kind of makes me
never want to go back to Brooklyn.
- I know what you mean.
- Yeah.
(All laughing)
- That looks delicious. - Oh, wow!
- Calvin and I were saying
that this could be a fun date for the show:
apple picking and pie making.
- Pie eating. Mainly pie eating. - Right.
- Or Joe can judge
the contestants' pie-making skills.
- That's even better.
- Huh.
- Mmm. This is unbelievably delicious.
- Oh, I forgot the ice cream.
- Mmm, I'll get it!
- Find the ice cream?
- What is this?
(Laughing)
- That is Calvin. He's a volunteer firefighter.
- And the kitten?
- Yeah, he does Sundays at the animal shelter.
(Laughing)
- I thought he was just a sweet farmhand.
- Well, not for much longer.
He just put a down payment on his own patch of land.
- How do you feel about that?
- It'll take some getting used to,
but it's a good thing.
And he's ready for it.
Hey, uh, can I show you something
just before we head back?
- Sure.
- I'm gonna need you to close your eyes.
(Laughing)
- OK.
- Now put your hands out.
Open.
(Gasping)
- Oh, wow!
- It's a first edition.
I mean, funny story,
I inherited a whole bunch of books from my uncle
a couple years back,
and when you mentioned Plum Brook, I...
well, I went and had a look.
And there it was.
(Chuckling)
It's yours.
- Oh, Joe. No, no. This...
This is worth a lot of money.
- No, no, I'm not gonna sell it to someone.
They're just gonna stick it in some glass case
until it appreciates in value.
Look, books do not belong in glass cases.
They belong in the hands of people who appreciate them,
like you.
- I couldn't possibly take this from you. I--
- Yes, you can.
Look, I saw you in that museum, OK?
(Chuckling)
Please.
(Sighing)
- Thank you. I--
- (Toby): Guys?
- It's the ice cream police.
(Laughing)
- Oh, hey. Courier just dropped this off.
It's addressed to you.
- What's all that?
- These are your contestants.
- Oh.
(Birds chirping)
(Sighing)
OK...
- Come on, Joe, you haven't short listed anyone
since we've been looking through these.
- Nothing wrong with being picky.
- All right.
You pick someone.
Come on!
- OK...
Oh, she looks friendly.
Nope.
- What?
- She's a real estate agent.
- Ah! You gotta be kidding me!
- You know how I feel about them.
(Chuckling)
Joe, what's going on?
Are you having second thoughts or something?
- I mean, should I have second thoughts or something?
- I know this is hard.
But you're going to find the perfect person for you.
It might not be obvious on the page,
but when things click with her, you'll know.
- Is that how it works for you?
- I'm a producer. I'm not on the show.
- I know that. I just meant personally.
When you meet someone. Do you just know?
- Um...
Yes, but, uh...
You shouldn't ask me.
I haven't felt that feeling in like...
(Sighing)
See, this is why I read books.
I'm just not cut out for the real thing.
- OK.
Listen, how about I go through these,
and then just get back to you?
- OK.
(Insects chirring)
- Claire, I've got something that I want to ask you,
but I'm kind of worried about how you're gonna react.
- What's up?
- Do I need to be worried?
About you and Joe?
- What do you mean?
Don't be ridiculous.
- Look, I've never seen you get this close
to one of our suitors before.
- I'm just doing my job.
I've never been anything but professional with him.
- Of course, but your connection is undeniable.
(Laughing)
- Joe's a great guy. We get along.
- Claire, look, even if you did like him,
believe me, I wouldn't blame you.
I'm just...
If this was to blow up,
I would hate to see you lose your job because of it.
- It's a moot point.
Even if there was chemistry,
when all is said and done,
you and I are going back to Brooklyn,
and his life is here.
- Claire, you can't--
Oh. Speak of the devil.
- Hi! Sorry to interrupt.
- Oh, no.
- I think I found someone.
- You know what? I think I'm gonna head inside.
- No, I mean, don't leave on my account.
- No, no, no, man. You're good. You can take a seat.
- Thank you.
(Sighing)
Her name's April. She's a veterinarian.
And she likes hiking and cooking.
Maybe a good option.
- OK! I'll put her at the top of your shortlist.
- OK.
Now, Calvin says that, you know,
maybe I should have other options,
but I don't have any right now, so...
Could I just email you?
- Great.
- OK.
(Chuckling)
- You are perfect for him.
(Sighing)
(Phone ringing)
Hi, Toby!
- Hi. Wardrobe is having some kind of problem with Joe.
He's asking for you.
Claire?
- I'll be right there.
Joe? It's me. Can I come in?
- Yeah.
- Hello, Cinderella!
(Chuckling)
What's wrong?
- Look, the suits are great, OK? They look nice, but...
- It's not you?
- No, but the contract says
I need to wear whatever the show wants me to wear.
Then the hair people are saying they're gonna cut my hair.
Then there's these other folks I don't... They're strangers.
And they're asking all these personal questions.
- And you feel like you're being
pulled in a bunch of different directions.
- Yeah. And I thought that I'd have a say.
- OK, well... I'll make you a deal.
We only need you to wear the suits
for the evening ceremonies.
Other than that, you can wear whatever you want.
And there's no way I'm letting them touch your hair.
It's perfect as it is.
I will also talk to the crew about boundaries.
- Wow! Uh....
That's great. Uh...
Can we, uh, get that in writing?
- Of course. I'll take care of it.
- Thanks.
- I know this is hard,
but it'll be worth it once you...
When...
- Right, yeah. I... I mean, I hope you're right.
- I've got your back, Joe.
- Um, listen.
Um...
can I show you something really quick?
- Yeah.
After you...
Cinderella.
(Scoffing)
- Well, now that Toby
is moving back into the motel with the crew,
you know, I have my spare room back,
so I figured I'd do a little reorganization.
- This isn't a bedroom.
- Not anymore. Now it's a study.
- Just like Emma Downey's.
- I figured you'd probably be spending a couple months here,
so, you know, it might be nice
for you to just have your own space,
you know, a place you can escape to
and write when you're not working.
(Chuckling)
- No one's ever done something like this for me before.
- Well, just consider it a thank you.
You know, I was stuck in a rut before you came along.
And then, so much has changed.
I couldn't go back to normal even if I wanted to,
which I don't.
(Chuckling)
Because you showed me that I don't need to do this on my own.
So thank you.
Enjoy.
(Laughing)
(Insects chirring)
(♪ Music blaring from car )
(Music stops, car door opens)
- There he is! Our star!
(Laughing)
Blaze Carlow, executive producer.
- That's quite the handshake you got there, Blaze.
- You know, you are not the first person to tell me that.
(Chuckling)
We are so excited for you.
Just think, in 36 hours,
you are gonna meet your future soul mate.
- Well, it's a pleasure to meet you.
- Now tell me, where is Claire hiding?
(Laughing)
Claire?
- In here!
- She's right here.
Somebody wants to talk to you.
- Claire speaking.
- Hello, Claire. Tony Zimmer here.
(Gasping)
- The Tony Zimmer?
As in the president of our network?
- Blaze has been telling me
all about the amazing work you've been doing.
I hear you teed things up for us after that Sage disaster.
- Just doing my job, sir.
- Hey, don't be so modest.
Your outside-of-the-box thinking
really gave us the change we needed.
I wanted to personally thank you.
- You're welcome.
- Now that you have everything set up,
I wondered if you might be willing
to tear yourself away from the show early.
We have a position waiting for you.
How does vice-president of reality television sound?
Uh, Claire?
- I don't know what to say. I...
- Yes! - Say yes.
- Yes!
- Wonderful. It's settled, then.
- Thank you, sir. I won't let you down.
- My assistant will set up a meeting
so we can go over all the details tomorrow.
- Tomorrow. In New York?
- Yeah, is that a problem?
- No, we're just in the middle of prep.
- Oh, don't worry about that.
Blaze will oversee things until your replacement arrives.
See you in the morning, Claire.
- Told you I'd put in a good word for you.
(Laughing)
- Congratulations.
- Thanks!
- You earned it.
- Yeah.
- Where is crafty? I am famished!
- Hey.
- Hi!
- What's up?
- I got the promotion.
- You...
Congratulations?
(Chuckling)
It seems that you got what you wanted.
So why do you look like someone just handed you a grenade?
(Sighing)
- Everything OK?
- I just wanted to talk to you for a minute in private.
- OK.
- I got a promotion.
- Well, congratulations! That...
That's good, isn't it?
- Yes, but...
It means I'm leaving.
- When?
- Today.
- OK.
- The team will take good care of you.
They're looking at a producer to replace me as we speak
and, in the meantime, Blaze will handle things.
- Blaze?
But you're the one who convinced me
to do the show in the first place.
- I'm so sorry, Joe.
I can't pass up this opportunity.
I'm finally being recognized for my contributions.
- No, that's fantastic. I...
What about your writing?
- Well...
(Laughing)
I don't know.
Life is gonna be so much busier
now that I'm gonna be an executive.
I don't think I'll find the time.
- Right. An executive.
OK.
I would really like us to part...
as friends.
- Well then, as a friend,
wouldn't you want me to tell you to pursue your dreams?
- Well, I just started up again.
It's--it's not the right time.
- It's never gonna be the right time, Claire.
- This is...
It's a fantasy, Joe. It's not a reality.
- Not yet.
I'm only here because
you made me believe that the fantasy was possible.
You did that.
- The timing is bad.
And I feel awful about that,
but ultimately, it's a win-win.
For the both of us.
- OK.
I wish you all the luck, Claire.
In everything.
- Thanks.
- Anytime.
- Well, aren't you gonna say goodbye to Addison?
- I left her a message.
- Claire, you don't have to pretend with me.
I know that you have feelings for him.
- He's about to be a suitor
on the most popular dating show in the country, and I...
let him down.
- Well, you still have a choice.
- Choose a man over a promotion?
- No.
- Then what?
- But I can tell that it is different this time.
- It's too late.
- Is it?
- I already accepted the promotion.
And, you know, this way,
I don't have to watch him court 25 other women.
- You do have feelings for him, Claire!
- It doesn't matter, Toby.
(Sighing)
- So, did the studio pick my replacement?
- Actually, they asked me.
(Gasping)
- I may have mentioned my rapport with Joe to Blaze,
and I did learn from the best.
- Aw...
- Besides, I think I might make a good producer.
- I think so too.
Congratulations! - Thank you.
Wow!
Good luck with the show.
- Thank you.
I'll, um, I'll call you when I'm back in town.
- OK.
- You heard the news, then.
- About the promotion? Yeah.
- I mean, it's her decision.
Right?
She can do what she wants.
Even if it's not what she wants.
- Wait, wait, wait. Hold up, hold up.
You can't just assume
to know women's minds better than they do.
That's just not attractive.
- Well, I'm not trying to be assuming.
I want to-- I want to be supportive.
I want to be encouraging. I...
just want her to be happy.
- You don't have to do this if you don't want to.
(Knocking on door)
- Hiya!
How's it all going in here?
Toby is on his way over with your new contract.
And in the meantime, if there's anything you need,
I'm here.
- You know, actually...
Yeah, there is something that I'd like to run by you.
(Phone ringing)
- Addison!
- Claire. Have you gone already?
- I'm on the road, but I haven't gone far.
I'm really sorry I didn't tell you in person.
It all happened so fast.
- No, no, no, that's OK.
I'm not very good at goodbyes either.
I've, um...
I've been meaning to ask you,
I was looking into Head Over Heels couples,
and I read that last season's couple already split up.
- I heard that too.
- Yeah.
Well, it just made me wonder. I mean...
How many of the couples actually stay together over the years?
- Maybe one or two.
- You know what?
As much as...
it thrills me to see my brother on my favorite show...
(Sighing)
...I'd rather see him happy.
- I don't know what you mean.
- I think you do.
Claire?
- Think of all the women he's gonna meet,
like April.
She's perfect for him.
- He hasn't even met her.
Look, I haven't seen my brother smile
the way he does around you in years.
You're the one, Claire.
(Sighing)
- Hi.
- Hey.
- I'm back.
(Laughing)
- You are.
- Listen, Joe, I don't know how to say this,
so I'm just gonna... I'm just gonna say it.
I'm sorry I left.
I just felt like I should
because I couldn't stand the thought
of watching you fall in love with someone else.
And that's because I'm falling for you.
And I know this--this is the worst timing ever,
but I felt like if I didn't tell you now,
that I would regret it for the rest of my life.
(Chuckling)
- You're right. Your timing's a little off.
(Sighing)
- I know. It's... Ugh.
(Laughing)
- I've been falling for you since the first time I saw you.
And if you really want this job,
I don't want to get in the way of that.
- But that's the thing. That's not what I want.
You've been right this whole time.
I want to be a writer.
And I want to be here...
with you.
But I don't want to leave everyone in a lurch.
They've--they've all worked so hard to get here, and I...
- Yeah, I had a feeling
you were gonna say something like that, so...
we've been working on a plan.
- You two lovebirds figure it out yet?
- Almost.
- What is happening?
- Calvin here is gonna take my place.
(Chuckling)
- This is the best day of my life.
(Laughing)
- Wait, what about the suitor fee?
Cutting out the middle man, your plans?
- He'll get a location fee
for letting us use the grounds.
- My plans will still move forward.
Just at a slower pace. More my style.
- And you're really OK with all of this?
- Yes. After Joe explained his reasons for backing out...
I'm an executive producer on a dating show.
Who am I to stand in the way of the affairs of the heart?
Especially one involving my close personal friend.
Plus, this one's a farmer and a firefighter.
- And the show promised
to help me out with my farm once we wrap.
- We want our winning couple
to have somewhere nice to settle when the show's over.
But, uh... I am gonna miss you, Claire.
- Thanks, Blaze.
- Well, we better get this man fitted.
We got contestants arriving tomorrow.
- I am so excited.
(All laughing)
All right.
- Good luck! - Thanks!
(Sighing)
- So...
where does that leave us?
- Together?
On the farm?
You can work on your novel.
- Oh. So it's a novel now?
- Well, yeah! I--I think it is.
(Chuckling)
And, I mean, I can bring you endless cups of coffee,
you know, filled with inspiration, of course.
(Chuckling)
- I can't believe you did all of this for me.
- Why not?
It's like I said.
When I've found the one, I'm gonna fight for her.
- I'm so glad you did.
Because you see me like no one ever has.
- Like in Plum Brook.
- Yeah.
- I used to think this kind of love only existed in books.
I'm starting to think it's real.
- Yeah, me too.
What is this thing anyway?
- This is where the winners are going to kiss.
- Huh. How convenient. - Hmm.
- OK.
(Screaming, laughing)
(Talking, indistinct)
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♪ Something about the boy
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♪ Something about the boy
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♪ You make me go
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♪ L-O-V-E, love, love, love ♪
♪ L-O-V-E, burns like fire ♪
♪ L-O-V-E, love
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♪ Something about the boy
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♪ Something about the boy
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