[♪♪♪]
["the first day" by todd carey plays]
♪ this is the first day ♪
♪ of the rest of your life ♪
[♪♪♪]
♪ your head was in the worst way ♪
♪ so you cast it aside ♪
[♪♪♪]
♪ open up your window... ♪
[cheering]
♪ breathe in the air... ♪
[woman] congratulations!
Aww.
-Earth to avery. -Are you ready to go?
Sorry.
Who doesn't love a wedding? And, oh, that one was so sweet.
But we are in san francisco to antique,
not to catch bouquets.
Which I never catch, anyway.
♪ ...Dare deny something... ♪
okay, I know your mom was a wedding planner,
so you come by this naturally,
but your affinity for weddings
is just a little bit over the top.
Well, "over the top" isn't such a bad place to be
when it comes to romance.
Mm. Not very practical,
but very likable.
I'll second that.
Oh, I miss you guys so much.
I know. One weekend a year is definitely not enough.
Not nearly enough. There is so much to say.
Care to elaborate?
Uh...
Do you want to talk about your break-up, or...?
I'd rather shop.
Okay, then we will go straight from "concerned"
to dessert.
Yes.
So does anybody have any ideas
of where we should meet up next year?
I was thinking about savannah.
The south is so beautiful
and it is a goldmine for incredible antiques.
Actually, I might be in Italy next year,
if the university approves my art history program.
-[cell phone rings] -which, of course, they will.
-Yeah. Of course they will. -[keyboard being tapped]
uh, excuse me.
I'm not sure, but I think that looks like a phone.
Okay, okay, I'm so sorry!
But I have that auction coming up,
so I told my office they could text me.
It'll be quick!
All right, fine.
She's gonna be running that place soon.
Of course she will. You know what?
I love that we're all coming up the ladder together.
You're gonna be head of your department.
I'm hopefully gonna be a full curator at the museum.
How's that going?
Well, the competition's pretty serious.
Jason's a real go-getter.
Well, then you get there first.
Ah, I wish I had your confidence.
We're available for cheerleading,
if you ever need us.
You guys are the best.
What would I do without you?
To being together.
You know what? To rooting for each other.
Here's to us.
[♪♪♪]
-right? -I know!
[indistinct exchange and laughter]
well, do you think we should find out what hilda is hiding?
Oh, let's see.
Okay.
Good afternoon.
Let me know if I can help you with anything.
Yeah, your store is beautiful.
Ah, thank you.
Are you ladies local?
Or are you visiting from out of town?
I'm from boston
and emma's from chicago
and tracy lives in new york.
Ah. Are you looking for anything in particular?
Oh, I just love antique jewelry--
as you can probably tell.
Mm.
Is that a wedding veil?
Would you like to see it?
Well, I'm not in the market, but I...
I'd love to see it.
Well, this isn't an ordinary veil.
It's quite enchanting.
Oh, wow.
This is unlike anything I have ever seen before.
You'll probably never see anything like it again.
It's italian, from the late-19th century,
and entirely handmade.
It really is stunning.
The craftsmanship is so detailed--
it's almost like a work of art.
[gasps] oh.
Look at the little heart.
Look at that.
It's so sweet.
[hilda] are any of you ladies engaged?
Perhaps one of you would be interested in purchasing it?
Oh, well, you're the one with a boyfriend.
-What do you think? -Oh... Heh.
Finn and I are happy as we are.
I feel that would send the wrong message.
You should know
there's a legend that surrounds the veil.
Really? I'll bite.
Whoever's in possession of the veil
will find true love.
-[scoffs] -true love?
[hilda] mm-hmm.
Okay. That's my kinda legend. Tell me more.
-[laughing] -romance is her middle name.
[chuckles] well, my mother had the veil,
and it came to me and my sisters,
and we're all happily married.
[laughing]
I don't believe this.
Emma, look at this.
There's a little "a" on it.
What? Where?
Look, on the underside-- there's an embroidered "a".
"a" for "avery".
It was meant for you. You have to buy it.
It's yours. It's for you.
Okay, I know this seems completely crazy.
I don't have a boyfriend,
I definitely don't have a fiancé, but...
I'd like to buy it.
Do you take credit cards?
Wait, wait, wait. Wait.
Uh, let us-- let us buy it for you.
-No! -Like a premature wedding gift.
No. Wait, guys.
You know what we should do?
We should buy it together,
and we should pass it to one another,
in keeping with the legend.
Oh, that's beautiful.
"something old, something new..."
something borrowed that's gonna bring
someone or something new into our lives.
Does this thing come with a guarantee?
[hilda laughs]
well, only time will tell.
[♪♪♪]
all right. Well, this is it.
What time does your flight leave?
Not until tonight.
I figured I'd go check out some of the sights that we missed.
Wait, wait.
You guys, the light is really good here.
Can we take one last picture
before we--
-she's ready. -You know me so well.
Okay.
I should by now.
Um...
-All right. -All right.
Wait. Can you see the veil?
I can see it.
There we go. One...
Two, three!
[snap]
aw, we look so happy.
Oh. Just like in college.
[tracy] except with better hair.
Are you talking about my bangs?
Your "mall bangs," you mean? Those bangs?
Do you guys remember the very first selfie we took,
in front of that old house that we rented?
Oh, that house was falling down.
Yes! But we had so much fun.
It's still standing... Just like we are.
I love you.
I love you, too.
All right, this is the part of the weekend I hate--
saying goodbye.
Calling and zooming can't compare to a real hug.
These goodbyes last longer than the weekend.
We have to get to the airport.
-[laughs] okay. -All right.
I miss you guys already.
Well, maybe we'll see you at your wedding, huh?
-Oh... -Your two maids of honor. Two!
-I heard that! -Bye!
Aww.
Hi. I just checked out,
but I was hoping I could leave my things here for the day?
Of course.
What a beautiful veil.
-Oh, thank you. -I'll take good care of it.
Thank you so much.
Oh!
Oh, I'm... I'm sorry.
I think this is my cab.
Uh, pretty sure it's mine.
-Based on what? -The fact that
I held my arm out and the cab coming to a stop?
How do you know he didn't stop for me?
I have really long arms.
Uh...
[laughs]
uh, you know what?
Why don't you take it?
Unless, of course, you think chivalry is dead.
Very gallant of you.
Gallant? Wow.
Nobody's ever called me "gallant" before.
Well, how many cabs have you given up?
Clearly not enough.
[chuckles]
thank you.
No problem.
[♪♪♪]
guess we didn't need two cabs after all.
[chuckles] I guess not.
So, is this fate or coincidence?
I don't know.
I guess we'll find out.
[chuckles]
I thought I was the only one who read the entire description.
Yeah, no, I know. Some people find it annoying.
Yeah, which is why I usually go to museums alone.
I go alone. All the time.
-Really? -Yeah.
I mean, it's not that I don't have friends
to go with, I just--
you just want to keep 'em.
[laughs] yeah, exactly.
Uh...
Hey. You, uh.. Do you have any plans after--
after this?
What'd you have in mind?
Well, I was planning on smelling the roses.
Wait. I thought you were being philosophical,
but you literally just wanted to smell the roses?
Yeah. I'm a literal kinda guy.
-Good to know. -Why don't you try?
Okay.
Mm. Nice.
So...
You wanna call this "fate" yet?
I say we go with, you know, "coincidence"
and see how it goes.
Ah. Okay.
Well, we have cabs, museums--
-yes. -Roses.
What else do we have in common?
Walks in the rain?
If I have an umbrella, yes.
Cats or dogs?
Oh...
No, I can't choose. I like 'em both.
Oh, extra points for that answer.
All right. Favorite movie.
When harry met sally.
And this is a deal-breaker, if you don't like it.
I watch that movie every day.
[laughing]
so, um, what brings you to san francisco?
A reunion with two friends from college.
We meet once a year
and go antiquing in a different city.
What about you? Why are you in san francisco?
A wedding.
Oh, the wedding at the hotel?
Yeah. Yeah, I thought
I'd stick around and do a bit sightseeing.
I'm glad that I did.
So you don't have to be back at work early in the morning?
No. I kind of make my own hours.
Oh, lucky you.
So you're self-employed?
Yeah. Well, it's something like that.
Are you gonna make me guess what you do?
No, why don't I guess what you do?
Oh, so secretive. Are you a spy?
No, I'm not a spy.
Yep. I knew it. A spy.
A spy who likes to smell the roses.
Are you hungry?
Me, I'm starving.
I could eat.
[♪♪♪]
[avery] mm.
Okay, this is so good.
Yeah. You can really taste,
like, the nutmeg and the cumin and that gruyere cheese.
Mm-hmm. I think you just tipped your hand.
You're a chef.
[laughs] no.
You're a food critic?
Only when it comes to mac and cheese.
There's a place in boston I go to--
it's got, like, 21 different flavors.
I've tried 'em all.
What?
You live in boston?
Born and raised.
I live in boston.
Okay.
I think that it's time that we called this fate now.
Maybe so.
There's no "maybe" about it.
Maybe not.
All right.
It's fate.
I had a really nice time today.
Yeah. Me too. I'm so glad you stole my cab.
So am I.
So we, uh... We'll pick this up in boston?
All the mac and cheese you can eat.
I would love that.
[phone rings]
oh, I gotta-- sor-- I gotta take this.
Oh. C.I.A.
[as michael corleone] just when I think I'm out,
they pull me back in!
[chuckles]
hey, sorry to keep you waiting.
Oh. Perfect timing. Thank you so much.
I'd love to have a veil just like this
when I get married.
Thank you. It's one of a kind.
And I feel so lucky to have found it.
[concierge] do you have a dress picked out?
Uh, no, the veil is all I can handle right now.
[concierge] well, you're going to make a beautiful bride.
Oh, I'm actually not getting married,
I just-- I saw it,
it was so beautiful, I couldn't resist.
-Well, it is beautiful. -Thank you.
Can you take that for us?
Thank you.
Hey, so, do you--
do you want to share a cab back to the airport, or...?
Uh, no. I don't think that would be appropriate.
Why not?
Um... I gotta pack.
Have a nice flight.
Nice meeting you.
[exhales, stunned]
I thought that was your boyfriend.
No. I don't have a boyfriend and... [sighs]
...If I did, it wouldn't be him.
[avery] hey, emma.
[emma] hey. I got your message.
Everything okay?
Yeah, I'm fine. You know.
I just wanted to call and touch base.
Well, I'm in between classes,
so I've got time for a couple of bases.
San francisco was so much fun, but you know what?
It really got me thinking.
I know what you mean.
Every time we get together, I start taking stock of my life.
You know, where I was when we met,
where I'm going.
[chuckles] my thoughts were a little less profound.
[laughs] okay.
So, after you guys left,
I met a guy.
What?
Do you think it was the veil?
No. It was a bust.
Oh!
How could I get it
so wrong?
He seemed so nice at first--
he was so funny and witty and charming.
Very attractive.
You know, that's exactly what you said
about your last two boyfriends, right?
I guess I've gotta get rid of these rose-colored glasses.
[laughs] no. Just... You know--
learn from your mistakes.
Every relationship that fails is just an opportunity for us
to know more about ourselves and what we want and...
Oh, who am I kidding?
Even my overly-protected heart is just gonna do its own thing.
[laughs]
all right, we can cover the other bases later.
Go teach your class.
Okay. Bye.
Goodbye.
Morning, jason.
Morning.
Hey! Mornin'.
[thump]
sorry to dump this on you your first day back.
What is all this?
Well, since you're heading up the gala this year,
sonya thought it would be "helpful"
if you looked through the files from previous years.
Oh. This is quite a stack.
They were pretty big galas.
And if you pull this off,
you're gonna get the promotion.
This is how you prove yourself to sonya.
And what extraordinary feats
do you think jason will have to perform?
I'm sure he's got a few feats up his sleeve.
Hmm.
-That didn't come out right-- -[laughing]
...But you know how he is.
Oh! I forgot to ask.
How was your trip?
It was best of times,
it was the most confusing of times,
but it was pretty great.
How was your weekend?
What did you do? [gasping]
jeff proposed to me in the middle of a celtics game.
[squeals] ah! Oh, my goodness.
I'm so happy for you!
Oh, look at this.
This is beautiful. Okay, we have to celebrate.
Do you wanna do drinks after work?
Yes! Perfect.
Jason.
Lucy.
[sonya] uh, jason?
What's the status of your children's program?
Several elementary school classes have already signed up.
And I was able to book charles palmer
from n.Y.U.
For the first talk.
He's aware all the students are all under 12?
I chose professor palmer
because he created a successful
interactive art program specifically tailored
to pre-teens.
Sounds perfect.
I also wanted to announce
that the president of the hastings family foundation
will be joining our board.
The foundation has primarily supported
science and research non-profits,
but mr. Hastings wants to become more involved
in the art community and the museum.
Mr. Hastings has hosted several galas for his foundation.
He's offered us his services
and I'd like you to work with him.
Absolutely. I look forward to it.
Unless someone has anything else...
I think we're good.
I would like to email you
some ideas I have for new projects.
Great. I'll take a look.
That guy is relentless.
Well, it seems to be working.
So have you and jeff set a date?
Next month.
Wh-- I'm sorry.
It's really loud out here. Did you just say next month?
Yes, I know, I know what you're thinking.
It seems like we're rushing into things,
but I don't want to wait another minute.
The sooner, the better. I love it.
Good.
Because there's so much to do.
Okay, my brother said he would pitch in,
and my mom's not gonna be here until the day of the wedding,
so I really need your help.
Well, this is the easiest ask ever--
weddings are in my genes.
I figured you would know what to do
and I don't even know where to begin.
Are you sure you don't mind?
I'm running out of ways to say yes!
Thank you.
Yes! Cheers!
Cheers. Now I can relax.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Yeah, this is gonna be great.
Okay, maybe just a few more inches to the left?
Perfect.
All right, you guys, I have to get to a meeting,
so I'll have to finish this later,
but this is looking great.
The stanbridge is so grateful to have your participation.
[door opens]
avery!
I'd like you to meet peter hastings.
Peter will be working with you on the gala.
[phone ringing]
uh... Lucy.
Hi, I'm in a meeting.
Oh! Oh, okay. I'll be right there.
The henri rousseau that's on loan from the met
just arrived.
I'm the only one who can sign for it.
Yeah, you can't keep the met waiting.
No. Certainly not.
I'll be right back.
In the meantime, you two can get acquainted.
What are the odds?
Oh, don't you dare bring fate into this.
W-why didn't you tell me who you were when we first met?
It tends to color people's impression of me.
Oh, no, my impression of you is that you were very secretive,
and, ha, that hasn't changed.
I never lied to you. I just...
Left a few things out.
Yeah, like what you do for a living?
"philanthropist"? Sounds a bit stuffy, doesn't it?
Besides, it's not who I am.
Oh, yeah, no, 'cause you're the guy who smells the roses
and enjoys 20 kinds of mac and cheese.
21... Kinds of mac and cheese.
Oh, I'm sorry. My mistake.
[sonya] I hope I didn't miss anything.
No. W-we were just--
we were just getting to know one another.
If one can
truly know anybody in a short amount of time.
Apparently not as well as you'd think.
I'm afraid you've lost me.
We were just saying
"how do you know if you really know someone?"
you know? [chuckles]
exactly!
At least you're on the same wavelength...
...Whatever that might be.
Um...
Let's go over some of the preliminaries.
Absolutely. So there are some things
that need to be finalized in the next few weeks--
like, a theme,
and, uh, catering and--
can I assume that the gala
is going to take place at the museum?
Well, unless you have a better idea?
I just find museums can be, uh...
A bit confusing for some people.
[avery] even one you might want to forget.
[both chuckling, forced]
where do you want to have the gala?
I think we should have it here.
Me too.
Okay, great. We agree. We agree.
[peter] we agree.
Totally agree.
I'm glad we've... Got that worked out.
Yeah.
Me too.
You know that girl I met in san francisco?
Yeah, the one you really liked?
Yeah, the one that forgot to mention
that she was getting married.
[chuckles] what about her?
Well, I just had a meeting at stanbridge.
It turns out that she's the curator
I'm be working with on the gala.
Seriously?
Ooh. That must've been uncomfortable.
Yeah, and she seemed to imply
that I was the one that was in the wrong.
So, is it gonna be a problem working with her?
No. No, I've been wanting
to do something outside of the foundation for a while.
You know, get more involved in art,
so I'm just-- I'm not gonna let it bother me.
You mean let her bother you.
We're two strangers who spent a little bit of time together.
We hardly know each other.
Besides, she's getting married. End of discussion.
Hey, you're the one that keeps bringing her up.
[emma] so the guy you'll be working with is the same guy
you met in san francisco?
That's hilarious.
Yeah, well, neither one of us thought so.
I was hoping the veil had better judgment than me.
That is putting a lot of faith in some bedazzled lace.
Oh, I think you guys were right.
Hilda oversold it.
So who's the guy?
Peter hastings.
He runs his family's foundation here in boston.
He's one of those hastings?
[avery] uh-huh.
The university has a research lab
with his family's name on it.
[tracy] didn't you google this guy?
Well--
his father started one of the first biotech companies
in the country.
Well, his father should've taught his son better manners.
I mean, you don't run into a woman
and call it "fate,"
and then just hop on an elevator with a lame, "nice meeting you."
-oh... -Seriously?
Yeah.
It's too bad you can't google a guy's sincerity.
Ah, that's what I like about finn.
He is a good guy,
he's dependable,
and he never throws me a curveballs.
Mm. Who're you trying to convince?
No convincing.
A little compromising...
Gotta lean in to meet each other halfway, right?
Okay. Fair point.
Oh, I should go.
Tomorrow's gonna be a really complicated day.
Focus on the prize--
and the promotion.
Yeah. No, I'll be fine.
I just have to get over the embarrassment
of seeing him again.
Okay, talk to you guys soon.
[smooch] goodbye.
Maybe true love doesn't exist.
Yeah, I like the length.
What do you think?
[gasps]
oh, look at you. That dress is perfection.
Do you really think so?
Yes. It's bad luck to lie to a bride.
Oh! Oh, oh. That is very you.
You think?
Kind of thought it would match the antique veil I got.
Which is... Which is hard to match.
Maybe I'm hard to match.
You are not.
I've been to more weddings than I can count
and I have never caught the bouquet.
Well, maybe your luck is about to change.
Hmm.
I have very good aim.
All right, what's our next stop after this?
Okay, we have a few cake-tastings to do,
but... [sighs]
I'm not sure we're gonna have enough time.
I don't want to take up your whole lunch break.
What's better than wedding cake for lunch?
And I don't have to be back until 2:00.
I have a meeting with peter hastings.
Oh? What's he like?
I mean, besides being handsome, rich, and single?
Let's just say he runs hot and cold.
Oh! Oh, this is so good.
I'll have what she's having.
Is it 2:00 already?
No, the board meeting got out early.
Well, we're tasting wedding cakes.
Join us.
Have a piece?
Or six.
Actually, we could really use a man's opinion.
What about the groom?
Oh, he's out of town.
Okay. Um...?
-Try that one. -This one?
Oh, it's too lemony.
Well, it's lemon cake.
Try the coconut.
-Maybe. -All right.
Try the chocolate mocha. I can't decide.
That's the winner.
Right there.
Guys always go for the chocolate.
We're interchangeable to you?
When it comes to cake, you are.
[cell phone chimes]
I gotta check out the installation.
I'll be right back.
So, um, when is the wedding?
Four weeks.
-[fork hits table] -can you believe it?
Wow! That's, um...
That's soon.
You're telling me!
Uh, can you do me a favor
and just let avery know just to meet me inside?
Oh, but you're not done your cake.
Uh, I lost my appetite.
[avery] perfect. Thank you.
You are so right--
he does run hot and cold.
See?
Yeah.
[avery] okay, so you're gonna get me
your foundation's list of donors
and then I will cross-reference it with ours.
Attendance tends to increase when the gala has a theme.
Oh, true.
The more fun people are having, the bigger the donations.
Mm-hmm. Yeah, we could do, uh, mardi gras?
Everybody loves a masquerade.
Yeah, it's fun to dress up and pretend to be someone else,
but we have done that before.
[pointedly] well, you have.
[confused] okay.
What about a... What about a magic theme?
You know, we could have magicians around,
performing tricks,
and you could volunteer to disappear--
[mutters] ...Since you're good at that.
Only when I feel like I don't have a choice.
I'm... Gonna have to wrap this up.
Sure...
You've got a busy day of planning a wedding
and planning a gala.
Mm. Well, I'm a good multitasker.
Obviously.
Don't forget to get me your list, okay?
Okay.
Oh, this looks great.
But something about this bench is kind of generic,
it kind of ruins the mood.
What did you have in mind?
I just want the visitors to sit on something
that reflects the exhibit, you know?
There's some benches in the basement.
We can get it tomorrow?
We're about to clock out.
I'll go down there and take a look.
Have a good evening, guys.
[panel beeping]
[♪♪♪]
[gasps]
[♪♪♪]
whoa! Whoa-ho. What's the hurry?
Have you seen sonya?
The security guard said she just left.
I just saw her drive off, yeah.
[sighs heavily]
what are you doing here?
I left my phone in the conference room.
I think I just stumbled across a very important painting.
Come look.
This better be a masterpiece.
Oh, it's hard to be certain, it's in such poor condition,
but...
I think it's by claudio amici.
The 19th-century painter?
Impressive.
I've seen some of his paintings at the louvre.
Yeah, I saw one at the getty.
It's not unheard of for museums to find
long-forgotten pieces of art.
This would-- this would actually bring a lot of press
to the museum.
Yeah, if it's authentic.
So I'm gonna do some research
and see if I can figure out where it came from.
[♪♪♪]
two heads are better than one.
-[chuckles] -board member.
Vested interest.
I'm just as curious as you are.
All right.
Wow. You must really like van gogh.
I saw this painting when I was 12.
It was my first real... "wow" moment over art.
I remember my first "wow".
Was, um... Well, it was the western artists.
My father was a collector,
so he introduced me to thomas moran and remington.
[chuckles]
those paintings made me want to be a cowboy when I was a kid.
Well, it's never too late.
All you need is the horse.
I, um, I think I found something.
There's a painting that's listed here...
By amici, uh, the ritratto di una sposa.
"portrait of a bride."
what, you speak italian?
I speak italian art.
Let's see.
"portait of a bride..."
okay, so it's showing up in our database,
but it's not listed as missing.
[papers rustling]
it says it was gifted to the museum
by a private collector in 1963,
but there's no other information.
I mean, every piece of art
is supposed to be tagged and catalogued.
You know what? I have a hunch.
The museum underwent some renovations in 1963,
and they built a new off-site storage vault
for the artwork.
So, what?
You think that they left the amici behind?
Well, if it came to the museum during the renovation,
I mean, there were no computers back then.
Everything was entered manually.
It could've slipped through the cracks.
[chuckles quietly]
this would be... [laughs]
this would be a huge discovery.
Yeah!
I'm so glad you let me in on it.
So am I.
We just got the report.
Our experts have authenticated the amici.
Really? [gasps]
thank you for letting me know.
Everyone seems to agree with your theory
about how it was misplaced.
Great work, avery.
Thank you.
This is amazing.
So exciting.
Wow.
Con-- congratulations.
Thank you.
Yeah, it looks like the competition is heating up.
It's really not a competition, jason.
We're just doing our jobs.
Yeah, well, pretty soon
one of us...
Will have a better job.
And I'm not giving up.
Neither am I.
Don't let him step on your moment.
I'm not.
I mean, look at this.
Wow.
I gotta call peter.
You see a picture of a bride and you wanna call peter?
Peter? It's avery.
Let's meet up.
-Hi. -Hey.
-Thanks so much for coming. -Yeah.
-Of course. Thanks. -Of course.
[cell phone chimes]
oh. It's sonya.
I told her that we were getting coffee.
I think she's trying to figure us out.
Yeah, well... So am I.
Uh... Okay. So, my idea.
I have an idea for the gala,
and I know it's gonna sound a little ambitious,
but...
I was thinking--
what if we unveil the amici at the gala?
I don't know, that painting's in pretty bad shape.
Yeah, but what if it was restored in time?
I think it's a great idea.
But you're gonna have to present a proposal to the board.
Oh, no, no, no, no. Not-- not-- not me. Sonya.
I'm not a full curator yet,
and associates don't usually go before the board.
Are you hoping on becoming a full curator?
Yeah, it's always been my goal.
You know, my father had a saying--
that you can wait for things to happen,
or you can make thing happen yourself.
Ugh, and what if they turn me down?
Tch.
I never thought of that.
-But... -[laughs]
there is one vote
that you can probably count on.
If we unveil the amici at the gala,
it could bring a lot of attention to the museum.
It could boost our fundraising efforts
and people would get to see
a work of art that's long been forgotten.
Can you guarantee
that the painting will be restored in time?
I...
If we announce the unveiling and the restoration isn't done,
it would damage the museum's reputation.
[avery] I understand,
and I've consulted with frederick neumann,
who's worked with the museum for 17 years,
and he feels confident
that he could have the work done by our deadline.
I know it's a risk,
but...
It's a risk worth taking.
"portrait of a bride"
is an incredible work
by an artist who deserves to be recognized.
It's been in the basement long enough.
[♪♪♪]
so...
The, uh, the board voted.
And?
In favor.
-Really? -Yeah.
Ah!
[both laughing]
uh...
I... [laughs]
-yeah. -Sorry. I--I...
-No. -I just got so excited.
Yeah.
Wow. That's...
That's all because you-- you pushed me to go for it.
Thank you for that.
Well, I, um...
I'll let you get back to work.
[chuckles] okay.
Hey, who do you think's gonna read that, anyways?
I know two people who would.
-Hi. -Hey.
Well, peter's in a good mood.
He's so wonderful, and then he's just...
Like, all of a sudden, a different person.
Maybe you can date half of him.
There's an idea.
[laughing]
okay, listen.
My brother wants to get the dj for the wedding,
but we have very different taste in music.
Mine being good, his, not so much.
I didn't want to hurt his feelings,
so I told him to consult with you.
Well, I lean more, you know, romantic.
Well, he leans more, like, loud.
Don't worry. We'll work it out.
The good news...
Is the layers of grime seem to have protected it.
And the bad news?
The layers of grime.
[chuckles]
yeah, each one needs to be painstakingly cleaned
before I even address the varnish.
But it can be done in time for the gala, right?
I set aside my other projects to make this a priority.
It's...
It's interesting how amici painted her.
What do you mean?
She seems awfully sad to be a bride.
[peter] well, even though she looks sad...
She is a beautiful bride.
Mm. Yeah. All brides are beautiful.
[frederick chuckles]
thank you so much.
Mm.
I was just thinking--
since this is gonna be the centerpiece of the gala,
what if we made it a wedding theme?
What, is one wedding not enough for you?
Well, we're almost done planning it.
Are you sure you're not taking on too much?
The more weddings, the merrier!
Plus, all the mocha cake you can eat.
Oh, hey. I started without you.
Oh, I just love planning weddings...
Even though this isn't a real wedding.
Well, I've never been married before,
so I don't have any experience.
I'm surprised.
That I don't have any experience
with wedding invitations?
[laughs] no. That you've never been married.
Well, I...
I was engaged once.
Yeah, we had a party and everything,
but we didn't end up going the distance.
What-- what happened?
Uh... The, uh...
The "hastings" name
and everything that's associated with it sometimes...
It just makes me a bit suspicious
of what somebody sees in me.
That's why I, uh, I left out a few details
when we met in san francisco.
I just...
I kinda liked just being the "gallant" stranger.
But my, uh, fiancée, I realized,
was in love with the details, so...
...We never made it to the wedding invitations.
But, uh, this one's nice...
And that one, too.
Mm, no, it needs to look like an invitation
to a 19th-century italian wedding.
Oh...
Yeah.
That?
Yeah.
It's... Pfft, it's a bit ornate, don't you think?
What?
Yeah, um...
Oh! How about this one?
-Look at this. Look at that. -Oh...
Hmm? Traditional. Subtle.
Yeah. No, that looks like the invitation
to a 19th-century board meeting.
It has to be romantic!
This is our wedding--
[words catch]
...G-gala.
[stammers] the museum's.
Um, it just needs to, you know, it needs to feel very romantic.
You... You disagree?
No, it's just, uh...
Think you seem a bit flustered.
No, I'm not flustered.
I'm just-- this is me making a decision.
Okay, now-- no.
No, no.
No.
No, no, no.
Oh.
This is pretty.
Yeah. This is really pretty.
Yeah, it's very pretty.
Very warm.
For the gala-- it looks, um...
That looks good.
It's a beautiful invitation for the gala.
It's-it's...
It's a nice... Invitation.
I'm glad you like it.
So you think this is the one?
Yeah, I do.
[♪♪♪]
[chuckles]
yeah, I guess you could say
I've always loved anything that looks vintage.
How long have you and your friends been doing
these, uh, antiquing weekends?
Since grad school. That's where we met.
Wow, so, what, you're like--
you're, like, kindred spirits or something?
Yeah. I mean, yes and no, though.
We're actually-- we're all very different.
We all see art differently.
Tracy sells it at an auction house--
defining its value--
and then emma...
Well, she analyzes art-- its history, how it's evolved.
How about you?
I just... I just like to look at it,
so I work in a museum.
[chuckles]
and we see, yeah, we see art differently,
but not friendship.
Those girls are...
Oh, they're my ride-or-dies, and that's-- that's forever.
So which one's gonna be your maid of honor?
Well, trios are tricky, so we made a pact
and promised each other
to each have two maids of honors.
Wow.
I was my friend drew's best man.
But he didn't have a choice, you know, I'm his boss,
and he doesn't have any other friends.
[laughs]
hey, wait a second--
isn't that the place you were talking about in san francisco?
Yeah.
What? You-- you want to go?
[avery] mm!
Okay, the mexican mac is my favorite.
Yeah? Try the mac and bacon.
Okay, that is so good.
-Right? So good. -That's unbelievable.
You know, I used to come here a lot,
then I ran out of time,
because it turns out that giving away money
is a full-time job, so.
You're not what I thought a "hastings" would be.
I mean, we're not exactly blue bloods.
My father was a biotech engineer
and when his company became successful,
that's when he and my mother started the foundation.
Yeah, he always believed in giving back to the community,
funding research.
And then it was my mother
who had this strong family commitment
and the importance of legacy.
It sounds like they were a great team.
Yeah, they were.
And then, uh, well, two years ago, my father died.
That's when I took over the foundation.
It must be really gratifying
to carry on the good work that he started.
That's the best part of the job.
In fact,
on Friday, we are breaking ground
on a new hospital for children.
That's amazing.
I don't know. It's like...
This whole suit-and-tie thing,
it's just-- it's not who I am.
I guess I just-- I'm afraid of letting people down.
What does the real you want to do?
Well, when I figure that out,
you'll be the first person I tell.
[♪♪♪]
I feel like finding that painting
was a turning point.
You know? Like a sign, or something.
I know that sounds silly.
No, I think that sounds great.
[chuckling]
[man] avery!
[avery] hey! I'll be right there.
We have to go pick out a dj.
Uh... Yeah. Yeah.
Okay.
[car door opens]
[avery] this is so exciting!
[♪♪♪]
lucy has no idea I'm booking the dj she likes
for the wedding.
Yeah, I told her you picked out some indie guy
and I was gonna talk you out of it.
You gotta keep it a secret.
It's her wedding present and I want it to be a surprise.
Oh, you know what?
Every bride deserves to have a brother like you.
Thanks.
[seatbelts clicking]
[♪♪♪]
hey.
I'm sorry, that took longer than I expected.
-But we got a great dj. -That's great.
You know, I was thinking, we should probably start
talking about the music for the gala.
You know what? Why don't-- why don't you handle that?
The unveiling and the wedding theme--
those are your ideas,
I think you should see 'em through.
I'll just focus on the donors.
Is... Is it just me, or are you always this moody?
What do you mean?
You're just-- you're so warm and charming,
and then, all of a sudden, you just-- you freeze over.
I don't get it.
Well, I don't know what to tell ya.
I'm not exactly climate-controlled.
Yeah. It doesn't matter. Never mind. Forget it.
Look, I have a meeting at the foundation.
-Can we pick this up later? -Yeah. Mm-hmm. 'course.
Yeah, just...
[sighs]
good morning.
Hey. How was your night?
You know what, it was very productive.
I've rearranged my priorities,
and the gala and my promotion are front and center.
I don't have time
for a crush or some romance on an unpredictable man.
Are you talking about peter?
Yeah. Things have...
Things have gotten very awkward between us
and we have to work together.
Oh, no. Did something happen?
Let's just say he ran cold for the last time.
I'm just over it.
You don't seem over it.
Well, it's okay. You know what?
Maybe he's not comfortable getting close,
or maybe he's not that attracted to me.
I don't know.
Or he's very attracted to you
and he's pulling back because he's afraid.
Okay, but either way, that still leaves us
in the same place, which is... Is nowhere.
Can sonya give me a few minutes to discuss the kids' program?
Yeah. I'll see what I can do about that.
How are you?
I'm great. Never better.
Me too.
Well, good.
[♪♪♪]
that's great.
Peter! Peter?
Hey.
Have you had a chance to review the annual report?
Oh, um...
I'll-I'll do it later.
I've got a meeting at the museum.
I don't actually have a meeting at the museum.
I just wanted to stop by and apologize to avery.
Mm.
Drew, I can't help how I feel about her.
But I gotta get over it,
because I like the museum and...
And I really like working on the gala.
Feels like I'm being more honest with myself,
like I'm stepping out of my father's shadow.
[♪♪♪]
guess what?
I just got a text from the business office--
the gala is sold out!
What? It never sells out this early!
I know.
Oh, I just want everything to be perfect, you know?
From the lighting to the food...
I still have a few things to check off my list,
so I'll be running around all day. Bye.
Does sonya have any time?
Oh. Um... No, she's jam-packed today,
but maybe try tomorrow.
Okay?
I was just coming to see you.
Did...
Did we have a meeting?
No.
I wanted to apologize
for being out of line.
[sighs]
you know, you...
You really threw me.
Listen, avery, I, uh...
I-- I'd really like it if we could just be friends.
Me too.
Did you hear the gala's already sold out?
-Wow! -Yeah.
Well, what do you say we go show those donors
a night they'll never forget?
Let's do it.
I was just on my way to the concert
if you want to join.
Lead the way.
[phone rings]
jason cartwright.
Hi. Frederick neumann calling for avery morrison.
She's not here. Can I take a message?
I need to speak with her as soon as possible.
It's about the amici painting.
All right.
I'll let her know.
Thank you.
[sets receiver down]
[♪♪♪]
[classical music playing]
[♪♪♪]
we should hire them for the wedding.
And by "wedding," you mean gala?
Right.
[♪♪♪]
you, uh, you heading back to the museum?
No. I left for the day.
What about you, you have somewhere to be?
Ah, I've got a business report to look at,
but it's not really my strong suit,
just part of the job.
Now, that is something
that I've always wanted to do, though.
What?
Take an art class?
No. Teaching art to kids.
Well, why haven't you ever taught?
I guess I was just expected
to go in the family business, you know?
The foundation.
Yeah, but couldn't your foundation
fund art programs?
Well, I mean, we've always veered towards
scientific and medical research.
My father was such a giant in that field.
But you can make a difference with art, too, right?
Yeah, but, you know, my mother just believes
it's important to honor my father's legacy,
so I don't think she'd be comfortable
with expanding the mandate.
Well, you said you were funding a children's hospital.
Couldn't you start an art program there?
I mean, we gotta build it first.
We just started.
Okay, so maybe you can speed up the timeline,
you know, and just do what you love.
You know, you said that your dad always used to say
you can wait for things to happen,
or you can make them happen yourself.
Well, sometimes, you wait too long.
[♪♪♪]
good morning, frederick, it's avery.
Yeah, I hope you had a nice weekend.
I just wanted to check in.
Didn't you get my message I left?
Uh, what message?
I called to tell you
there's a problem with the painting.
Wait. What kind of problem?
A big one.
When I finally got
below the varnish,
I found that the, uh, canvas had buckled in two areas.
There's some cracking
in the pigment.
I didn't want to proceed until we spoke--
it involves much more work
than what we had originally discussed.
Okay,
but can it still be finished in time for the gala?
I'm afraid not.
[sighs]
the gala is all about the unveiling.
What can we do?
Well, it needs to be treated in a vapor tent
and then a vacuum hot table,
and all that takes a lot of time.
But it could be done?
Even if I worked around the clock,
it's not possible.
What if two of you worked around the clock?
Very few people have the experience
to work on a painting of this caliber.
Ohh.
[avery sighs]
"you can't wait around for things to happen,
you have to make them happen."
I do?
Oh. Sorry, no. I didn't mean you.
Me.
I have to make this happen.
What if I find another conservator that you approve?
-Perhaps-- -okay! "perhaps"!
That's better than dead in the water,
let's... Let's go with that.
Right, okay, well, then, when will
[sighs]
no, I'm afraid that's too late. All right.
Thank you for getting back to me.
Any luck?
I called the two names that frederick recommended,
but no one has time.
If you can't find someone by tomorrow,
we have to let the patrons know the amici won't
be unveiled at the gala.
You know what,
tracy works at an auction house in new york,
I mean, maybe she knows somebody.
Did you ever find out who took frederick's message?
No, I asked everyone.
No one took the call.
[♪♪♪]
[sighs]
hey.
Aren't you going home?
Not until I fix this.
You know, this isn't your fault.
Sonya's not blaming you.
I blame me. I mean, I went before the board,
I promised them that the amici would be restored in time.
Okay, listen. Worst-case scenario--
we unveil the painting at a later date.
And I remain "associate curator".
[sighing] ohh.
Call me if you need anything.
[♪♪♪]
[yawns]
[phone rings]
hello?
Sounds like I woke you up.
Yeah, I fell asleep at my desk.
I'm in my clothes. It's...
It's not going well.
Well, this is gonna wake you up,
'cause guess what?
Emma and I have been making some calls,
and we got some names for you.
You guys are amazing!
Yep. I won't argue with that.
Oh, really, I don't know what I'd do without you.
Go get 'em, madam curator.
Sonya!
I found a conservator to work with frederick
that he's approved.
He thinks they can restore the painting in time
for the gala, but he's not making any promises.
When can they start?
[sighs]
you're a big disappointment.
[guests cheering]
[♪♪♪]
[guests laughing]
this is the best cake I ever ate.
-Whoo! -[guests applauding]
[♪♪♪]
you look so beautiful.
Thank you.
So, I invited peter.
Uh, so I see.
Well, he was so nice,
and, you know, he helped with the cake.
And you were trying to set us up.
Well, you two seem so good together.
Yeah, except when we're not.
I had no idea he was gonna bring a plus-one.
I'm so sorry.
I guess he just assumed.
[avery] it's okay.
And she's so pretty.
They seem really... Close.
So, it's fine.
Peter and I, we're just friends.
Honestly, it's fine.
Okay.
Oh.
Sorry. Excuse me.
Of course.
♪ you know I feel the tension ♪
♪ invisible invention ♪
♪ you made between the two of us ♪
♪ but honey you are out of luck... ♪
oh, thank you.
You having fun?
I am.
Um, yeah, I'm surprised lucy invited me.
Yeah, so was I.
Well, uh, you weren't kidding when you said,
"the more weddings, the merrier."
lucy's, the gala...
...Yours.
You know,
where is the lucky man?
I would like to meet him. I'd like to congratulate him.
What?
What... What lucky man?
-Your fiancé. -What fiancé?
That guy, right there.
That's ryan--
that's lucy's brother.
You and lucy are gonna be family?
Uh... No, we're not.
Pretty sure that's how that works.
-How what works? -In-laws.
We're not engaged.
Oh, m-- did you just break up?
What?
No-no, n-no, no-- we-we-we were never together.
[♪♪♪]
so...
You're not getting married?
No. Not that I know of.
Do you always travel with a wedding veil?
Ohh!
You saw the veil in san francisco
and you thought I was getting married?
Yeah!
And I saw you talking to the concierge about the dress
and what a beautiful bride you would be.
[laughs]
no! Tracy and emma and I, we bought it
at an antique store because
it has the most romantic history and we just couldn't say no.
I mean, I actually couldn't say no,
and they-- they chipped in.
Wait, this whole time--
this whole time, you thought I was getting married?
Yes!
-[avery laughs] -yeah! I...
-I... -Ohh.
-[avery laughing] -I gotta tell ya,
I've never been so happy to be so wrong.
[peter laughs]
[laughing] what?
Um, well...
Now that it seems that we are both single...
[laughing]
...Would you care to dance?
I would love to.
But what about your date?
Oh, um...
Ahh, well, I thought you were gonna be here with your fiancé
and I didn't want to arrive alone,
so I asked my cousin--
nina.
-Right -she loves weddings.
-I mean, who doesn't? -Mm.
Now, how about that dance?
All right.
[todd carey's "infinity" plays]
[♪♪♪]
♪ baby, I ain't never been good at math ♪
♪ I usually use my fingers to subtract or add ♪
♪ something I know is greater ♪
♪ and I don't need no calculator ♪
♪ and that's a fact ♪
♪ 'cause as long as one plus one ♪
♪ will equal two ♪
hey, looks like
your fiancé and my date are actually hitting it off.
[both laughing]
♪ and as sure as five plus five is ten ♪
♪ girl, my love will never end ♪
♪ gonna hold you like there's ten of me ♪
♪ gonna love you till infinity ♪
[♪♪♪]
[lucy] all right, everyone, it's time to throw the bouquet!
Come on, get in here.
Come on, guys.
Ready?
Come on, get together!
[♪♪♪]
[laughter and hooting]
[crowd applauding]
[♪♪♪]
thanks for bringing me home.
Yeah, of course, well...
I mean, your fiancé took my date home,
so it's only fair.
[laughs]
uh...
Look at this.
I can't-- I can't believe I finally got the bouquet.
Yeah.
Hey, uh, just so you know, that, um...
That doesn't scare me away.
[♪♪♪]
I...
I-I have to work early in the morning,
so I should probably...
Yeah. Well, I'll, uh...
I'll see you tomorrow?
Yes, you will.
[♪♪♪]
goodnight...
Goodnight.
[♪♪♪]
[exhales]
maybe the legend is real.
[chuckles]
that should do it...
Barring any last-minute changes.
We did leave a few seats open here,
-at table six. -Ah, good.
What's the status of the painting?
I spoke with frederick this morning and he says
that they're making good progress.
And the caterer?
Uh, peter and I are going there tonight
to sample the menu.
You two seem to be...
Collaborating quite well.
Well, there was some confusion with the veil...
Yeah.
But I think we're fine now.
A veil for the unveiling?
We decided
to cover the painting with a black velvet cloth.
Well, I should head back to the foundation.
I mean, I do have a day job, after all.
Oh! Before you go--
there is one last thing.
Ever since you joined the board,
you've gone way above and beyond.
Well, it's my pleasure.
We need someone to unveil the painting at the gala.
I wonder if you would do us the honor?
Uh...
...The honor would be mine.
[sonya] great.
[♪♪♪]
mm...
We have a problem.
What?
The food is so good,
no one's gonna pay attention to the art.
Yeah, the rigatoni carciofi-- bene.
Parli italiano?
What's that?
Do you speak italian?
Oh, well, yeah, I speak italian food.
[chuckles]
I'm not kidding, I've been to a hundred weddings,
and I have-- I've never tasted food this good.
I don't think I even know a hundred couples.
Well, I was counting the weddings
that I went to as a kid.
My mom was a wedding planner
and whenever she couldn't-- she couldn't find a babysitter,
she would just bring me along with her.
I even pinched-hit for the flower girl a few times.
Yeah, so I grew up thinking that, you know,
flowers and hearts and-and "I do's"
were just the norm.
I mean, they were, for my mom and dad.
She must be very proud of you.
Yeah, she passed when I was 18.
Oh.
Sorry. I-I didn't know.
No, it's okay.
I mean, weddings are-- honestly,
they're full of really happy memories for me.
So, do you think sonya knows that, uh...
We're dating?
I didn't know we were dating.
What do you mean, you didn't know?
The first date was in san francisco.
-Yeah-- -we went to smell the roses.
...And then you ran away!
[groans] aw, okay, well,
our second date was at the mac shack.
Oh, and that was romantic.
-Y-you know what was romantic? -Romantic mac and cheese.
[laughs]
you know, what was romantic was lucy's wedding.
Yeah, but we didn't go there together.
You were with your cousin.
Who is dating your fiancé now, by the way.
-[laughing] -is that weird?
I mean, they do make a really nice couple.
I guess.
So do we.
Yeah. I...
I just don't, um, I don't want to rush things
or... Complicate things.
Yeah.
I mean, I'm nervous enough,
and I-I think we should just keep "collaborating"
until after the gala.
And at least now I know you don't run cold.
Well...
Unless you have any other fiancés lying around.
Do you?
-Oh! Hey! -I'm back!
How was the honeymoon?
Oh, ho.
Well, other than being too short,
it was great.
I'm so glad.
How's everything going here?
Hectic. It's five days until the gala,
but things are going really well.
All right. Good.
Morning, jason.
His art program starts today.
Oh.
You all right? Everything okay?
Not really.
My art program is getting derailed
-before it even started. -What do you mean?
Well, my big get-- the esteemed professor palmer--
won't be here in time.
Oh. Well, I mean, that's-- that's not your fault.
Kind of is.
I was floating so many projects trying to get the promotion,
I accidentally booked him on the wrong flight.
Now it's too late.
Oh. I'm so sorry.
Is there anything I can do to help?
Well, there's nothing anyone can do.
I've got a group of school kids coming here in a few hours,
and I have to cancel on them.
I really don't want to make this call.
[♪♪♪]
I have an idea that might solve your problem.
Okay, okay. You know what,
I said I was gonna step up...
So I'm gonna step up.
But am-am-am I the most qualified person for this?
Yes.
Because I don't-- I don't feel like it.
Well, you have a passion for art, okay?
You have a generous desire to share it with kids,
and how much more of a qualification do you need?
Hey, just think about that little boy
who was so inspired by those western paintings
that he wanted to be a cowboy.
[uncertainly] okay.
Okay.
How long is this, though?
Is it a lon-- is it a long thing?
It's an hour.
And this is something you've always wanted to do,
now you get to see if it's a good fit.
Wh-- what happens if there's, like, the next picasso out there
and I send him to dentistry?
You got this.
You got this! Go.
Okay.
[exhales]
I got this. I got this. I got this.
I got this. I got this.
So... I don't know about you guys,
but when I look at this sculpture
and I tilt my head...
...It kinda looks like "my little pony"
made out of legos.
No?
You guys don't see it?
What do you guys see?
It looks like the time
when my little brother
left his crayons outside in the sun
and they melted together.
[laughs] it melted together?
You know what?
I can see that.
And, actually, that is why we call this "abstract art".
Because everybody sees something different,
and it gives us something to talk about and think about.
Do you guys wanna see some more art?
-[kids] yeah! -Yeah? All right!
Having peter fill in was a wonderful idea.
I had no idea he'd be so engaging with the kids.
It was avery's idea.
She deserves the credit for this.
I appreciate your honesty.
[sonya] it's still your program, jason.
I think you should see it through.
You should enlist peter's help.
Thank you.
Of course. I'm just glad it worked out.
There's something I need to tell you.
I'm the one who took the message
from frederick neumann.
I know.
Frederick told me.
Okay, I don't get it.
Why did you bail me out today?
Because I care about the museum,
and you do, too.
It's a win-win...
Especially for him.
You think competitors can be friends?
Apparently so.
[♪♪♪]
[avery] you did a remarkable job.
It's a remarkable painting.
[chuckles]
okay if we crate it up now?
Yeah, the courier's just outside.
[♪♪♪]
[quiet buzz and chatter]
[♪♪♪]
wow.
If... If I forget to tell you later,
you look stunning.
Thank you. Might I add how dashing you look?
Oh, well... The suit's italian.
Oh!
I have to keep up with our theme.
[laughs]
oh, congratulations, peter.
I think this is the most exciting event
that the stanbridge has ever had.
Thanks, mom.
Ah, well, you know, I can't take full credit, though.
This... This is my collaborator--
avery morrison.
It's so nice to meet you, mrs. Hastings.
Oh, please, call me grace.
You two have made this an extraordinary evening.
Everybody's talking about how beautiful it is.
And of course, we're all very excited
about the unveiling.
Yeah. Well, I don't think anyone's gonna be disappointed.
Most importantly,
this beautiful painting will finally be seen,
you know, after all these years.
That's my cue.
If you'll excuse me, ladies.
[♪♪♪]
[speaking over music] uh, ladies and gentlemen--
can I have your attention?
Thank you all for being here tonight.
My name is peter hastings.
I, uh, I'm a member of the board.
Tonight, we are here
to support the museum,
have a good time,
and to unveil a painting
which has not been publicly viewed
in 56 years.
Some of you may be aware
of the 19th-century artist claudio amici,
but for those of you who aren't,
I think you'll find this painting
to be a revelation.
It is my privilege
to present to you--
"portrait of a bride".
[whoosh]
[gasping and oohing]
[onlookers murmuring]
[hushed chatter]
it's magnificent.
You and peter must be so proud.
We both worked really hard.
Peter was just incredibly helpful,
especially when it came to researching the painting.
Well, he's always been very taken with art,
ever since he was a young boy.
He told me about the remington paintings
and how they made him want to be a cowboy.
[laughs]
and did he tell you that he convinced us
to get him a cowboy outfit that he wore everywhere?
He left that part out.
[laughs]
that's one of the things I admire about him,
how he wants to share his passion for art.
Well, I know that he finds his work at the museum
very gratifying.
It's not just that, though.
He actually jumped in last-minute
and rescued the children's art program the other day,
and the way he was explaining abstract art to the kids,
it was just... [laughs] it was amazing.
I don't know if peter or the kids had more fun.
Oh, he never mentioned it.
Really?
He said that teaching art to-to young people
is something he had always wanted to do.
Oh, I thought he'd given up that notion.
Did-- did I...
Did I say something I shouldn't have?
-Oh, no, dear. -I'm sorry, I just assumed--
I think it's I who has been making assumptions.
[footsteps]
[lucy] I'm so sorry to interrupt.
There's a person from the globe here
that wants to do an interview.
Um, excuse me a minute.
Of course.
[avery] oh, I have to take a look at it.
Yeah. Of course.
Hey. Should we grab
some champagne and celebrate?
Uh, not right now.
Can I, uh, can I talk to you outside?
Sure.
Is something wrong?
Yeah, I just had a conversation with my mother.
I really like her.
Yeah, she really likes you too,
but all of a sudden, she's concerned
about some unfulfilled dream I have about teaching art.
Asking if I'm even happy at the foundation.
Are you happy?
That's not the point.
I'm sorry, I think I'm lost. What is the point?
My mother puts on a brave face in public, okay?
But she's still mourning the loss of my father.
This foundation is how she keeps him alive.
It's not about what I want,
it's about my responsibility to my family.
I meant no harm.
I'm so sorry I upset her.
Is this just an excuse to pull away again?
Because, peter,
there's no phantom fiancé you can blame this time.
I'm sorry. I-I just...
I can't do this.
[♪♪♪]
I'm sure you guys
have better things to do on a Sunday
than listen to me
whine about last night.
It's not whining when you're in the right.
[avery] maybe I shouldn't have said anything to his mother.
You were just telling the truth.
It's not your fault
if he doesn't want to acknowledge it.
All right, let's talk
about something more reliable than love.
Like what?
Your career.
Have you heard anything about the promotion?
Well, I mean, the gala went really well, so...
Hopefully... Maybe?
I don't know.
Can you try saying that again
with a little more belief in yourself?
[scoffs] yeah.
I gonna need a couple days to refill that tank.
In the meantime, we'll believe in you.
Aw. Thanks.
You guys, go enjoy your Sunday.
Love you.
-You too. -Talk soon.
Peter's not the one either.
It's time to move on.
[sighs]
there you are.
A perk of the job.
Did you need something?
I wanted to let you know
the museum administration has decided
to promote you to full curator.
Congratulations, avery.
[chuckles] you have no idea how much this means to me.
The last few weeks have only proven
what an invaluable asset you are to the stanbridge,
so I'd say you earned it.
And I will continue to earn it. Thank you.
Congratulations again.
[sighs]
hi, mom.
Hello, darling.
What was so important
that you wanted to have lunch today?
Well, I just thought there were some things
that we needed to clear up.
Like what?
I've been doing a lot of thinking since the gala.
If running the foundation
is not something you want to be doing,
then you shouldn't.
I never said that.
Which is why I did.
All I care about is your happiness,
and that's where my happiness lies.
The foundation is well-established
and your father's legacy is secure.
I heard you were quite a hit
with the kids at the stanbridge.
[laughs]
avery said you were "amazing".
Yeah.
Well, you know, she always sees the best in people.
Well, it took a lot of courage for her to speak up
and tell me, ever so sweetly,
what I might have missed about my son.
And, you know, ah...
I-- I pushed her away again...
...And that's the last thing that I want to do.
Then don't.
You know, when I first met avery,
I didn't tell her who I was--
-[grace laughs] -...Or what I did and...
And she still seemed to like me.
All the more reason to trust her.
And...
Trust how you feel.
Peter, life is so short,
and avery strikes me as a kind of woman worth loving.
Don't postpone your happiness another day.
Thanks, mom.
The main gallery.
Something about the amici painting?
Really? What's it about?
I don't know.
[♪♪♪]
are you the reason I was called here?
Yeah, being a board member has its perks.
I didn't mean to ambush you.
I just...
I couldn't take the chance that you wouldn't see me.
Avery... [sighs]
I'm sorry.
Yeah, I blew things out of proportion.
I...
It was my fault.
I won't argue with that.
Well, that's good, because there's more.
Um...
I know who I am now, because of you.
And I know what I want to do with my life.
And...
None of that seems to matter if you're not in it with me.
I, uh...
I got you these because...
They reminded me of the first day that we met.
[chuckles]
that was a good day.
Yeah.
[♪♪♪]
look, you know the feeling you get
when you find your soulmate?
Yeah. Soulmates are hard to miss.
Yeah.
Well, I didn't miss mine.
Look, I'm sorry if I'm over the top, but...
...It's just that I'm in love with you.
Over the top isn't such a bad place to be
when it comes to love.
I'm so in love with you.
[laughs]
[♪♪♪]
[quiet chatter, indistinct]
[♪♪♪]
you make a beautiful bride.
You're absolutely glowing.
I always knew you'd be the first one of us
to get married.
This is officially the best weekend reunion ever.
Don't make me cry.
My dad already made me cry and I had to fix my makeup.
[sniffles]
you guys, I know, I know have your doubts,
but...
I truly believe
the veil brought me and peter together.
Just because you truly believe in true love.
Yes, I do.
You're supposed to break the tie.
Oh! Uh...
I'm on the fence.
-What? -Still?
[emma takes a deep breath]
I think I might be leaning toward
"anything is possible".
I knew it. See?
Right?
You win.
[chuckling]
all right.
Let's put the veil on so you can get married.
[all giggling]
[♪♪♪]
all right.
[♪♪♪]
is that good?
Perfect.
And then some. [sighs]
this is it.
Your happily-ever-after awaits.
[laughing]
[♪♪♪]
are you ready?
Yes, dad.
[♪♪♪]
[quietly] hi.
Hi.
[minister] we are gathered here today
to join this man and this woman in matrimony.
Do you take this man to be your husband?
I do.
Do you take this woman to be your wife?
I do.
I now pronounce you husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
[♪♪♪]
[guests begin applauding]
[all applauding]
[♪♪♪]
♪ as time goes on ♪
♪ I realize ♪
♪ just what you mean ♪
♪ to me ♪
♪ and now ♪
♪ now that you're near ♪
♪ promise your love ♪
♪ that I've waited to share ♪
♪ and dreams ♪
♪ of our moments together... ♪
so... Where's finn?
He's on tour with the orchestra.
What is that look?
What? No look.
-[tracy scoffs] -this is just my face.
No. It is a look. You are giving me a look.
Here comes the bride.
Hey.
[avery chuckles]
hi, beautiful!
Hi!
There's something I really want to show you guys.
I'll be right back.
-Yeah? -Okay.
-Ohh! -Wow.
Oh...
Oh, you can see the influence of the italian masters.
This painting would set records at an auction.
Look at the veil, though.
[gasping] the little heart...
It looks just like...
Our veil.
Wh...
I never noticed it because the painting
was in such bad shape,
but I think someone just added the beaded headband.
But I thought they were a set.
I... [sighs]
I think it's the same veil.
What are the odds?
Very low.
Hilda said the veil was 19th-century italian lace.
This a 19th-century italian portrait of a bride
wearing the same veil as me.
I just don't think that it could be the same veil.
-I'm telling you, it is! -Avery---
you know...
I'm going to Italy next month to teach.
I could take the veil
and-and research its provenance.
Yeah.
That's a good idea.
And then we don't have to worry about who gets the veil next.
Well, only if you won't be needing it.
Finn and I are fine as we are-- no rings, no rice.
You should take the veil.
Okay. Only because I'm curious about its history.
Yeah. Definitely.
For research.
"it's just research."
[laughing]
yes.
Well, when I first met avery,
I fell in love with her right away,
but I thought she was taken because of the veil.
We got to follow along in real time.
Yeah, but the veil didn't break us up, though,
it actually brought us together.
I don't follow.
Uh...
You told him about the legend, right?
No.
What legend?
The legend is, whoever's in possession of the veil
will find true love.
[♪♪♪]
well, I'll drink to that.
To the veil...
To the veil.
And to true love.
♪ one fine girl can change my old ways ♪
♪ one fine girl that makes me want to stay ♪
♪ happiness ♪
♪ and peace of mind ♪
♪ now I wanna tell the world that girl's mine ♪
♪ she's one fine girl ♪
♪ hoo, ooh ♪
♪ one fine girl ♪