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00:00:00Hello?

00:00:06Guess you found ten potential venues for my uncle's anniversary party.

00:00:10Kate, you're my best friend, but it's the middle of the night.

00:00:13It's not the middle of the night. It's 7.30 in the morning, Nancy.

00:00:16It is time to attack the day.

00:00:21I'm not attacking anything I'm surrendering.

00:00:24Now you know Sal and Mimi's anniversary is a big deal for me.

00:00:27Right. Right. Of course. I'm sorry.

00:00:31I mentioned it's still the middle of the night, right?

00:00:34Twice now.

00:00:35Okay. Email me the list.

00:00:37Already done.

00:00:38Okay, okay. Let me just try to find my laptop here somewhere and take a look at my inbox.

00:00:45Big night last night?

00:00:48On a Sunday?

00:00:49I was just up late studying my lines for this new play. Time got away from me.

00:00:53Wait. Then today is Monday?

00:00:57It is.

00:00:58You've got a meeting at the New York Chronicle today.

00:01:02I do.

00:01:03Well, party venues can wait. Are you nervous?

00:01:07Of course I'm not nervous. I got the hottest relationship blog in the city.

00:01:10They'd be lucky to have me.

00:01:12Although, a weekly blog is one thing, but a daily column at a massive newspaper with online editions, that's a game changer.

00:01:18Then I'm up to the challenge.

00:01:20So wait.

00:01:21Then you've got the job.

00:01:23Well, the editor itself called me personally to iron out a few details, so I'd say that's a yes.

00:01:29Did I ever tell you you're my hero?

00:01:32Not enough, if I'm being honest. But you can tell me again later. Meet me at the park?

00:01:36Yup. Usual spot.

00:01:38It will be a celebration.

00:01:41Gotta run. Love you.

00:01:48What?

00:01:53Are you kidding me?

00:01:58Hey. Hiya. I'll take a black coffee, of course.

00:02:07Excuse me.

00:02:09Yeah. Can I help you?

00:02:11I believe that belongs to me.

00:02:13Oh! Oh my god! Um, I'm so sorry. It must have gotten caught. Um, I can fix it. Just...

00:02:19You help me. Yeah, there we go.

00:02:21Thanks.

00:02:22I do.

00:02:23You know, I had one of the most important meetings of my professional career in like ten minutes, and now I look like I hopped out of the trash.

00:02:28Oh. We can salvage this. Just give me one second.

00:02:31Oh my gosh! You're Kate Nolan! Yikes, what happened?

00:02:35This guy?

00:02:36Be right there.

00:02:38I am such a huge fan of The Love Spark. All of my friends read it.

00:02:43Yeah. I'm Chloe Jones, assistant features editor at The Chronicle. I have been pushing the bosses to get your relationship content into the paper.

00:02:49Well, it paid off because I have a meeting with your editor in ten minutes.

00:02:52Fantastic! Oh, you'll love Glenn.

00:02:54Okay, forgive me. You probably get this all the time. But I've had enough of being single. I'm really trying to find that one, but it just feels like every dating platform is filled with losers.

00:03:03Oh my-

00:03:05I'm gonna just put like-

00:03:07Haven't you done enough damage? Thank you.

00:03:11My gosh.

00:03:13Look, dump the dating apps. The right guy will find you when it's time. But how am I supposed to find the right one?

00:03:20I don't mean to intrude on your conversation.

00:03:22Then maybe don't.

00:03:23If you're actually looking for love, I would suggest hiring a professional. Joseph Webster, professional matchmaker.

00:03:31Centuries of experience? Funny. You don't look a day over a hundred.

00:03:36Yeah, it's good. Yeah, no, it's a family business. My family's been matchmaking for generations.

00:03:41Oh, you're serious?

00:03:42My professional services are discreet, individually designed, and well-built. Like a Rolls Royce.

00:03:49Worth a shot.

00:03:50No, the only thing I trust less than dating apps is some random stranger hustling up business outside a coffee cart.

00:03:56Choice paralysis is a thing, as we all know. Sometimes handing the reins to someone else can be quite useful. My family successfully matched European royalty.

00:04:04Ah, yes. The famously happy royal families. Nothing but perfect relationships.

00:04:08Your problem with me seems to involve more than a minor wardrobe incident.

00:04:12Minor?

00:04:14Do you know how many messages I get every day from unhappy people who are set up by family and friends?

00:04:19No one can know who's right for you, but you. You can't force it, and you certainly can't rely on anyone else to find it for you.

00:04:24Beautifully argued, and I actually agree. That's why I've brought matchmaking into the 21st century.

00:04:29I've created sophisticated algorithms which create detailed personality profiles which allow me to find you the perfect match.

00:04:35Right, and how much do you charge for these sophisticated services?

00:04:38Well, that depends.

00:04:39Okay, well, it's a scam. Don't waste your money, Chloe.

00:04:41You know what? We're just gonna have to agree to disagree.

00:04:47Chloe?

00:04:48I, uh, I'm just gonna get my coffee.

00:04:51And I'm gonna do my best to go back in time and pretend we never met.

00:04:55Cheers.

00:04:56Glenn Jacobs?

00:05:09Mr. Jacobs?

00:05:10Kate Nolan, your new columnist.

00:05:13Mr. Jacobs?

00:05:14Kate Nolan, your new columnist.

00:05:16Pleased to meet you, please. Call me Glenn.

00:05:18Uh, fashion choice or fashion statement?

00:05:21Fashion collision.

00:05:23You should see the other guy.

00:05:24Ah, you're funny.

00:05:26I guess that's why you have so many followers, huh?

00:05:28So, are you talking start date? Because I'm ready to roll.

00:05:30Let's step into my office, shall we?

00:05:32I'm sorry I didn't give you a heads up.

00:05:34This corporate takeover's thrown things into disarray.

00:05:36That's understandable.

00:05:37So, in short, yes, we want you for the new relationship law.

00:05:42Great, because I already have some very interesting ideas.

00:05:45But, the new owners, well, they've been pressuring me hard for somebody else.

00:05:50So, they've suggested the best way to ensure they get the right candidate for the job is to have the two of you compete.

00:05:56I'm sorry, um, compete?

00:05:58Glenn.

00:05:59Mate, so sorry I'm late. You wouldn't believe the kind of people you've run into in this city.

00:06:03Uh, hello, again.

00:06:05Wait, he's not the other candidate, is he?

00:06:07He is.

00:06:08Um, sorry, um, what's going on? I was meant to believe that I was starting here today.

00:06:14There's been a change in plans. You two are now competing for the job.

00:06:18Glenn, you want a relationship columnist. I have one of the hottest blogs in the country. This guy...

00:06:23I'm sorry, what are your qualifications?

00:06:25Aside from being the latest in a long line of matchmakers, I was once the editor of my school newspaper and a champion debater.

00:06:31You edited a school paper and you're citing that as genuine experience?

00:06:34It was a very dedicated readership.

00:06:36Well, okay. Well, my following will bring a whole new demographic to the paper.

00:06:40This guy is just trying to sell a dating scam. Ask Chloe.

00:06:43My analytics are not a scam. It's a scientifically grounded method of matching people perfectly.

00:06:47Okay, okay, look. It appears you're both very qualified.

00:06:51And I think we have just stumbled onto our competition.

00:06:54Okay, which is what exactly?

00:06:56Kate, you will be writing a profile piece about Joseph.

00:06:59What?

00:07:01About him and his methods. Throw in some family history, especially the royal stuff.

00:07:05The owners will love that. They're British, you know.

00:07:08Wouldn't that be wonderful?

00:07:10Wait till you read it.

00:07:11And Joseph, you claim your methods are foolproof?

00:07:15So, find Kate her perfect match. And then write me an article about it.

00:07:19Like this joker's gonna find my true love.

00:07:21If you can't, then you win. Congrats. He has no article. He doesn't get the job.

00:07:26This is outrageous. You expect me to gamble my job and my family's reputation on a contest.

00:07:32Suddenly no confidence in your methods?

00:07:34Sure sounds that way to me.

00:07:35Again, my system is foolproof.

00:07:37Then accept the challenge.

00:07:38Well, how do I know you won't just lie and pretend that I didn't find you a match?

00:07:42Because I have integrity. And I take competition very seriously.

00:07:45If you find my true love, I will happily concede.

00:07:47But it's not gonna happen.

00:07:49How long do I have?

00:07:51I'll give you ten dates to find Kate her perfect match.

00:07:53One.

00:07:54Nine.

00:07:55Three.

00:07:56Eight.

00:07:57That's my lucky number.

00:07:58And my final offer.

00:07:59Fine.

00:08:00Get ready to meet your soulmate and lose this gig.

00:08:03Get ready to meet your soulmate and lose this gig.

00:08:07Get ready to read my article on your flight back home.

00:08:09Hmm.

00:08:10Oh, wait a minute, Kate.

00:08:12You are single, aren't you?

00:08:13Yes.

00:08:14Very.

00:08:15Very.

00:08:29Hello, Mother.

00:08:30Joseph.

00:08:31How was your first day at the Chronicle?

00:08:33I do hope they're making you feel welcome.

00:08:35Oh, absolutely.

00:08:36Yeah, everything is great.

00:08:37Yeah, yeah.

00:08:38All good.

00:08:39Well, mostly.

00:08:40God, you're a terrible liar.

00:08:42It's just a slight mix-up.

00:08:44Might be a delay in me starting.

00:08:45It seems like they've brought someone else to compete for the job.

00:08:49Compete?

00:08:50Have I sunk a large portion of the family assets into that takeover to ensure the job was yours?

00:08:55Yeah, it will be.

00:08:56I just have to find her a match within eight days.

00:08:58It's gonna be a nice, soft launch to the business.

00:09:00First rule of being a successful matchmaker is to build a reputation.

00:09:04The column was the start of that.

00:09:06I mean, you just couldn't resist another competition, could you?

00:09:09First, this wasn't my idea.

00:09:11Second, I was defending the family name.

00:09:13You do not need to defend the family name.

00:09:15We're practically royalty.

00:09:16My new software is bulletproof.

00:09:18I will find her a match.

00:09:19No problem.

00:09:20You should not be playing games with our legacy.

00:09:22I've got everything under control.

00:09:24You've got nothing to worry about.

00:09:25Oh, look!

00:09:26It's my new friend, Ben!

00:09:27Yeah, we're going on a walk.

00:09:28Gotta go.

00:09:34I knew I carried safety pins around for a reason.

00:09:37Is there anything you can't do?

00:09:39Wait, you're gonna be using a matchmaker?

00:09:41This is fate.

00:09:42It's not fate.

00:09:43Come on, I happen to be doing a play about a matchmaker and you just happened to meet

00:09:46one in real life?

00:09:47This guy's not gonna find a match for me.

00:09:49This is gonna be good for you.

00:09:50It's time that you got back out there.

00:09:52You know you can't force these things.

00:09:53Either you have the spark or you don't.

00:09:55Now, enough about me.

00:09:56Tell me about your play.

00:09:57Okay, it's an off, off, off Broadway production of Emma.

00:10:01Pretty low budget, but I think this could be the one.

00:10:04Really?

00:10:05Yeah.

00:10:06Wow.

00:10:07Well, I fully support you and I love you and I love your attitude.

00:10:10Well, you know, being an endless optimist is kind of a requirement for being an actor.

00:10:15And, you know, it helps that there's a really cute guy in the cast.

00:10:19No.

00:10:20Okay, hear me out.

00:10:21He's a really great actor and he plays the lead opposite yours truly.

00:10:25Mm-hmm.

00:10:26Dating another actor.

00:10:27Yeah, but I think this one actually might be different.

00:10:29You say that every time.

00:10:31If you have the spark, it's undeniable.

00:10:34You know, I never get tired of you quoting back to myself.

00:10:37Well, you're welcome.

00:10:38Did you check out the list of venues I sent you?

00:10:40I did.

00:10:41Spicy?

00:10:42It's New York.

00:10:43Ah, yes.

00:10:44Well, city's so nice, they double the price.

00:10:46Yep.

00:10:47The park is free though.

00:10:48Sure.

00:10:50Well, if it isn't my worthy opponent slash personal biographer.

00:10:58Let's just get this over with, shall we?

00:11:00Just a bit of playful banter.

00:11:01You do get playful banter here, right?

00:11:03Never heard of it.

00:11:04Okay.

00:11:05Well, let's get my algorithms finding you your dream guy.

00:11:07Or girl.

00:11:08Or whatever floats your back.

00:11:11This way to my office.

00:11:15So, why matchmaking?

00:11:17Right.

00:11:18Well, like I said, it's family tradition.

00:11:19And how long have you been doing it?

00:11:21Well, I've been around it my whole life, but actually doing it's kind of new.

00:11:24How new?

00:11:25Before this, I worked in tech, Silicon Valley.

00:11:27It was there when I realized I could match my analytic skills with family business.

00:11:31You don't strike me as the techie type.

00:11:33More of a jock.

00:11:34I suppose I enjoyed both for some of the reasons.

00:11:37They've got structure, tangible results.

00:11:39You know, it either works or it doesn't.

00:11:40Win or lose.

00:11:41Ones and zeros.

00:11:42Ones and zeros.

00:11:43Yeah.

00:11:44This competition was over before it began.

00:11:46Ask me that after I wiped the floor with you.

00:11:48I'll try to remember when I'm picking out plants for my new corner office at the Conical.

00:11:51Um, poor question.

00:11:52Hmm?

00:11:53Where are we going?

00:11:54Yeah, I kind of took a wrong turn back there and I was hoping you wouldn't notice.

00:11:59But look, I'm still new to New York.

00:12:01Besides, who doesn't like a nice one?

00:12:04So, tell me more about your transition into matchmaking.

00:12:10Well, basically I wrote this remarkable piece of software.

00:12:13If you do say so yourself.

00:12:14I do.

00:12:15Uh, using my software I was able to take answers from questionnaires and build extremely detailed

00:12:19personality profiles.

00:12:20Like, insanely detailed.

00:12:21They often revealed preferences that the persons themselves didn't realize they had.

00:12:25Advertisers loved it.

00:12:27Politicians too, I bet.

00:12:28I was offered all sorts of deals.

00:12:30But then I remember watching my mum and matchmake growing up.

00:12:32How much joy she brought.

00:12:33I realized if I stayed with some Silicon Valley tech job, I wouldn't be bringing anything

00:12:37to the world.

00:12:38But then it hit me.

00:12:39I could use my software to help bring matchmaking into a new era.

00:12:41And that's when I approached my mum about continuing the family tradition.

00:12:44And she bought into it right away?

00:12:46My mum's a bit old-fashioned.

00:12:48I'm not sure I've convinced her yet.

00:12:50But that's why I'm here in New York.

00:12:51Spell of a whole new client base.

00:12:53Can't believe you walked away from Silicon Valley money.

00:12:56Well, you haven't seen what my software is capable of.

00:12:58I just don't think love can be quantified.

00:13:01There's too many variables.

00:13:02So you don't believe in a perfect match?

00:13:04No, of course I do.

00:13:05I just don't think some probability curve or software can determine it.

00:13:09It's pure alchemy.

00:13:10That's why my blog's called The Love Spark.

00:13:12Sorry from the catchy title.

00:13:13Do you have any data to back that up?

00:13:15I do have data to back that up.

00:13:17My blog followers double every month.

00:13:19Impressive.

00:13:20But my success comes from my personal experience.

00:13:22Take my Uncle Sal and Aunt Mimi, for example.

00:13:24They always said when they first met, they just knew.

00:13:26It was instant.

00:13:27They had The Spark and it was undeniable.

00:13:29Hmm.

00:13:30They celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary in a few weeks

00:13:33and they are still the happiest couple that I know.

00:13:35And they didn't need some computer program to tell them.

00:13:37Well, that sounds like a tough act to follow, anecdotal as it may be,

00:13:41but I think my software is going to be up to the task.

00:13:45Why are we stopping?

00:13:46I go to my office.

00:13:49This is your office?

00:13:50I told you I've only been in town in a while.

00:13:52Besides, I think I'm addicted to the waffles.

00:13:56Go on.

00:14:05What the heck is that?

00:14:06I'll just put your two fingers on their senses.

00:14:08You're not going to electrocute me, are you?

00:14:10Depends.

00:14:11You into that?

00:14:12Excuse me?

00:14:13Kidding.

00:14:14No, no, no.

00:14:15These senses are going to gauge your heart rate and your blood pressure.

00:14:17Your true reactions.

00:14:18You think I'd lie to you?

00:14:19Oh, I think you might lie to yourself.

00:14:21See, traditionally it was the parents' decisions.

00:14:23They would tell the matchmakers what they were looking for in their child suit.

00:14:26Medieval.

00:14:27Well, it's flawed, yeah, but essentially modern dating apps do the same thing.

00:14:30They just remove the parents from the equation

00:14:32and let people choose for themselves what they really want.

00:14:34That's what I've been saying.

00:14:35But this is also flawed.

00:14:37See, people lie.

00:14:38They choose answers that they think they should like

00:14:40or that they think other people think that they should like.

00:14:42But my software sees right through that and takes physiological signals

00:14:45to help create truly honest profiles.

00:14:49So now what?

00:14:50Why don't you sit back, relax, watch a little slide show.

00:14:53The images may seem odd and incongruous, but I assure you,

00:14:56my senses are telling me how you truly feel.

00:15:00Are you ready?

00:15:01As I'll ever be.

00:15:02Okay.

00:15:03Slide number one.

00:15:04Okay.

00:15:05A little cliche, but...

00:15:07No talking.

00:15:08Please.

00:15:09Just react.

00:15:10Feel.

00:15:11Feel.

00:15:12Number two.

00:15:13Number three.

00:15:14Number four.

00:15:15Number five.

00:15:16One ninety-five.

00:15:17One ninety-six.

00:15:18One ninety-seven.

00:15:19One ninety-eight.

00:15:20One ninety-nine.

00:15:21Okay, I'm starting to get a little dizzy.

00:15:22Last one.

00:15:23Two hundred.

00:15:24A horse and a rabbit.

00:15:25Really.

00:15:26Precisely.

00:15:27Okay, I've successfully made your profile and can start finding matches.

00:15:28That's it?

00:15:29You show me a slide show and you think you know me?

00:15:30Oh, jeez, would you look at the time?

00:15:31I've got to run.

00:15:32Now?

00:15:33No, I just watched 200 random photos.

00:15:34It's time to work on my profile piece.

00:15:35Apologies, I know I know I know I've got to go up.

00:15:38I've got to run.

00:15:39I know I've got to go up, but I've got to go up.

00:15:40You've got to go up, I've got to go up.

00:15:41You've got to go up.

00:15:42I've got to go up, right?

00:15:43I've got to go up.

00:15:44That's a good look.

00:15:45That's a good look.

00:15:46I've got to go up.

00:15:47Yeah, that's a good look.

00:15:48I've got to go up.

00:15:49at the time. I've got to run. Now? No, I just watched 200 random photos. It's time to work

00:15:54on my profile piece. Apologies. I know I said I'd have all afternoon free, but I forgot

00:15:58I'm playing tennis today. I specifically told you I wanted to do more work on the profile

00:16:02piece, so I guess I will tag along. Could you just read that? According to her profile,

00:16:09Kate is stubborn. So when I tell her about my tennis, she'll insist on tagging along.

00:16:14Lucky guess. Luck or science?

00:16:31Lux!

00:16:34Ah!

00:16:36Piss!

00:16:39It's going.

00:16:41Oh!

00:16:41You seem to be quite proficient with a racket. I am now. When I was younger, I was rubbish.

00:17:05But I had a coach who told me that everything in life is just a question of practice. That

00:17:09everyone has a chance to be skillful at something, but it takes work. I've been living by that

00:17:13mantra ever since.

00:17:15Do you practice these speeches, or do they just happen organically?

00:17:18Every morning. In the mirror. Yeah.

00:17:27Don't get me wrong. I like Dawson's Creek, but I think it's just...

00:17:30No, no, no. There are no buts. It's perfect.

00:17:32But did Joey have to end up with Pacey?

00:17:34Yes. That's why it's so good. I guess. But sometimes I like a simple love story, you know?

00:17:42I had a really good time tonight.

00:17:45Me too.

00:17:47So, I have a rule about dating co-stars.

00:17:50Same. I try to avoid it.

00:17:51Right. It's just like it gets too complicated.

00:17:53Yeah, the headaches.

00:17:54And it's messy and, you know?

00:17:56Yeah, they're really messy with the...

00:17:57Oh, yeah.

00:17:57Oh, it's the worst.

00:17:58Yeah, exactly.

00:17:59Exactly.

00:17:59Right.

00:18:00Yeah.

00:18:01But rules are made to be broken, though, right?

00:18:03Sometimes I think it's worth the risk. I'll see you at rehearsal tomorrow.

00:18:09Okay.

00:18:10Yeah.

00:18:13I'll see you on stage.

00:18:15Okay.

00:18:24Okay.

00:18:37In my debut article for the New York Chronicle, I've been asked to examine the ways in which

00:18:41true love can come into your life. Can it be found by performing a set of calculations

00:18:45and computations? Or should you trust your feelings and know when it comes along? In pursuit of

00:18:50that answer, I introduce you to Joseph Kendall Webster, an interesting individual who is convinced

00:18:55that he can create the pierce of Cupid's arrow from lines of code written on a laptop.

00:19:00If you've followed my blog, you know that I am skeptical, to say the least. However, because

00:19:05I'm a writer, I will try to set my doubts aside and, for the moment, keep a somewhat open mind as

00:19:09I delve into these competing views of finding true love. In every competition, there will always

00:19:16be a winner and a loser. So, I'm inviting you, the reader, to join me in this journey.

00:19:20Even though I'm pretty sure I know where to lead, sometimes the journey can be as interesting as

00:19:25the destination. This will not be an easy road for me, as my personal experience has always proved

00:19:29that the power of the spark between two people cannot simply be replaced by a few simple keystrokes.

00:19:35Because as I've seen throughout my life and loves, if you have the spark, it's undeniable.

00:19:50Okay, little Lord Fontalroyal pain in my butt. Let's see what you got.

00:20:00Hi. Oh, my goodness. I'm so sorry.

00:20:16It's fine. It's no problem.

00:20:19I'm Benjamin. Benjamin Bradshaw. So lovely to meet you.

00:20:23It's nice to meet you, too.

00:20:24Please.

00:20:28Uh, please.

00:20:45Uh, can I just say you look really great this evening?

00:20:53Thanks. Again.

00:20:55Uh, so, uh, do you like jazz?

00:20:59Uh, you know, when the mood strikes.

00:21:06Uh, your hair is especially wonderful. Is there a specific hairdresser you use?

00:21:13Can I ask what you're looking at?

00:21:15Nothing.

00:21:16Oh, you made notes.

00:21:19They're icebreakers.

00:21:20It just, well, I mean, sometimes I feel so...

00:21:24Nervous.

00:21:25And then I get, you know, I stumble, I ramble, I say all kinds of absurd things, and I just don't know.

00:21:30Let's take a deep breath. Together. Come on, it'll be fine.

00:21:32Okay.

00:21:33All right, so this is not a bad idea, but maybe memorize some of them, and probably some better ones.

00:21:41Like what?

00:21:42You know, just a little more natural. Um, okay, pretend that I'm not someone you're trying to impress, and that I'm just one of your friends. What would you ask me?

00:21:51Can you believe the latest NASCAR rankings?

00:21:53I'm not sure I would leave with that.

00:21:56Uh, okay. Uh, what was your, uh, what was your school locker like in school?

00:22:07Was it really that bad? He had a cheat sheet.

00:22:11I mean, that's cute.

00:22:13No, they weren't even good questions. One of them was if you could be any kind of animal, what would it be?

00:22:17Oh, well, that's easy. You've always wanted to be a panda.

00:22:20Yeah, true, but it was really awkward, Nance, honestly.

00:22:24I just don't get it. You go on the internet, and you research. Great date questions, and the best you can come up with is, what kind of animal would you be?

00:22:31I mean, I just feel like he's not really...

00:22:33He has no drive, you know? It's like, you're putting his effort in, but then what are you talking...

00:22:38Nancy?

00:22:39Uh, yeah, yeah. Very interesting.

00:22:44Uh, panda. Yeah, sure. Got it.

00:22:48Uh-huh. You weren't listening.

00:22:49I'm sorry. Charlie just came in for his costume fitting. He looks just like Mr. Knightley, and I was briefly, um, overcome.

00:23:00How's that going?

00:23:01I don't know. I mean, I thought it was going really well, but after our first official date, he just completely ghosted me.

00:23:09Uh-huh.

00:23:10He hasn't answered a text or a call, and he hasn't said anything at rehearsal. I mean, do you think it's some kind of game?

00:23:16Do you think he has any real potential?

00:23:18No.

00:23:19Oh, yeah.

00:23:28Hello.

00:23:29Ah!

00:23:30How was date number one?

00:23:32I think you found my soulmate.

00:23:34Really?

00:23:35Yeah. He's a writer, too.

00:23:39Does your nail lady treat you well?

00:23:41What's in your fridge right now?

00:23:43Are giraffes too tall?

00:23:45Did he write these?

00:23:47Yep.

00:23:47Oh, God. It was such a good match on paper.

00:23:49That's what I keep telling you. You can't predict these things with bleeps and bloops, ones and zeros.

00:23:55So I guess no second date for Mr. Benjamin?

00:23:57Yeah. Plus, if I don't have the spark, it's a waste of time.

00:24:00Speaking of which, you're single, obviously. Why is that?

00:24:03Oh, well, that is complicated.

00:24:05You're a matchmaker. I'm sure you have your own algorithms that you could plug into your foolproof software.

00:24:10Yeah, well, I've been busy, and I think too many people look for happiness in a partner.

00:24:15You've got to find happiness within yourself, and then find someone to share that with.

00:24:18Hmm. Call that to my mother.

00:24:19Oh, mine too.

00:24:20If you were up to her, I would be living the high life in Silicon Valley, married by now.

00:24:25Huh.

00:24:25Don't write that down.

00:24:28Relax. I'm a professional.

00:24:31Do you think part of what you're doing here is to prove her wrong?

00:24:33I don't think anyone's proven Genevieve Gatz be bleeps her wrong at anything.

00:24:37Certainly don't write that down.

00:24:43I hope that is my daily reminder to get some cardio in.

00:24:45You want to join?

00:24:47No, I'm not the one that needs to work off that stack of waffles.

00:24:50Okay, so you don't run, you don't lift weights, you don't up course eyes.

00:24:54What do you do?

00:24:55No, I don't aqua size.

00:24:58Do you play any sports at all?

00:25:01Well.

00:25:07Not sure this counts as a sport.

00:25:09How dare you?

00:25:10Hey, my favorite niece.

00:25:12Your only niece.

00:25:13You got me there.

00:25:14This is my Uncle Sal.

00:25:15Joseph Webster. Pleasure to meet you.

00:25:17Likewise, Joe.

00:25:18So who's this guy? New date?

00:25:20The opposite, actually. He's trying to steal my job.

00:25:22To be clear, I'm not really trying. You'd know it if I was trying.

00:25:26It's just a little playful banjo. Do you not have banjo?

00:25:29He and my Aunt Mimi own the place.

00:25:31Yeah, when she first moved to the city, we let her stay in the apartment above the alley.

00:25:34It was my first home when I felt lost and alone in the big city.

00:25:36Stop it, Katie.

00:25:38He's stealing me back, by the way.

00:25:40You're never getting it.

00:25:41So, are we going to gab all day? You guys want to hit some pins?

00:25:43Can you keep the stretching to a minimum? You're embarrassing me.

00:26:04It's important to keep the muscles loose.

00:26:06I think I've established that I'm already quite a competitor.

00:26:09I'm not going to go easy on you.

00:26:10I'd be disappointed if you did.

00:26:12But to warn you, I was quite the bocce ball roller in my day.

00:26:15Yeah, my niece is pretty good, too.

00:26:20You know, for a girl.

00:26:33Just FYI, Joseph.

00:26:37That's for a girl crack.

00:26:38Always adds about 20 miles an hour to her ball.

00:26:40All right, Slick, you're up.

00:26:51You're going to bowl, or are you trying to bore the pins until they fall over?

00:27:02Ouch.

00:27:03Ouch.

00:27:03Are you not amused?

00:27:14Huh.

00:27:15You don't look amused.

00:27:16Huh.

00:27:33Should I do this?

00:27:47Joseph?

00:27:49We need 89 points to win.

00:27:51That's three strikes in a row.

00:27:53Yeah, I know.

00:27:54It's called a turkey.

00:27:55You know that, right?

00:27:57Armed, but okay.

00:28:00How rare is a turkey in bowling?

00:28:01Very.

00:28:02Good.

00:28:14Two.

00:28:16That's one.

00:28:17Two.

00:28:18So that, that, that was two?

00:28:30Yeah, yeah.

00:28:30That was two?

00:28:31One more.

00:28:31That's where I'll show.

00:28:32That was two?

00:28:32All right.

00:28:33You counting?

00:28:33Is that two?

00:28:34All right.

00:28:37How do you like turkey?

00:28:38Turkey?

00:28:51Turkey!

00:28:52Turkey!

00:28:53That's the turkey!

00:28:54Ha ha!

00:28:55Oh, man.

00:28:58Yeah, that's good.

00:28:58I'm an actor.

00:29:07I need my phone.

00:29:08I've been cut off for over a week now.

00:29:09I had to use a payphone to call my agent.

00:29:11You know how hard those are to find?

00:29:12Uh, I'll call you back.

00:29:18Hi, how are ya?

00:29:20I'm really looking forward to getting this up on its feet with ya.

00:29:22Oh, yeah.

00:29:23Me too.

00:29:27Okay.

00:29:27I'm just gonna come out and ask.

00:29:31Are you ghosting me?

00:29:32What?

00:29:33It's just you haven't responded to any of my texts or calls lately.

00:29:36Oh, so you messaged me?

00:29:38Uh, yeah.

00:29:39A bunch.

00:29:40Oh, uh, I'm sorry.

00:29:41It's just I, um...

00:29:43I lost my phone?

00:29:45Oh, well, why didn't you just say?

00:29:47Yeah, I don't know.

00:29:48After what you said about the whole no dating co-stars thing,

00:29:50I thought maybe you changed your mind,

00:29:52and I didn't want to assume that you sent me a message,

00:29:54and you didn't bring up the date during rehearsal,

00:29:56so I didn't want to press the matter.

00:29:57That's why I didn't say anything either.

00:29:59So you didn't change your mind?

00:30:00No, no.

00:30:01I had such a good time.

00:30:03Me too.

00:30:03Jeez, I should have just told you.

00:30:06Well, we can talk more after rehearsal.

00:30:08Maybe grab a drink?

00:30:09Yeah, that'd be great.

00:30:11Okay.

00:30:12I'll see you on stage.

00:30:13Okay.

00:30:21No, it's fine.

00:30:22It's a popular time of year, I understand.

00:30:24Thanks.

00:30:25Oh, another letdown.

00:30:27I don't think I'm ever gonna find a place

00:30:28for my aunt and uncle's anniversary party.

00:30:29Hey, did you try Georgino?

00:30:31Well, it was my first call.

00:30:32It's the perfect venue,

00:30:33and booked solid for the next decade.

00:30:35We'll find somewhere.

00:30:35Don't worry, I'm sure of it.

00:30:37I hope so.

00:30:40Tap dancing?

00:30:42No.

00:30:43Then spit it out.

00:30:44Okay.

00:30:44He is not ghosting me.

00:30:46It was a miscommunication.

00:30:47He just lost his phone.

00:30:49And we're going on another date.

00:30:52How about you?

00:30:53Any more lined up?

00:30:54Seven more failed dates to go,

00:30:55then I wait and get the conical job

00:30:57I thought I already had.

00:30:58I'm meeting with Joseph shortly

00:30:59to get the deets on Mr. Wrong number two.

00:31:01Hey, so maybe it's just me,

00:31:03but this Joseph seems, um, interesting.

00:31:07Hey, so maybe it's just me,

00:31:09but this Joseph seems, um, interesting.

00:31:12No?

00:31:12If by interesting you mean arrogant

00:31:14and competitive, then yeah.

00:31:15Yeah, it sounds like someone else I know.

00:31:17Mm-hmm.

00:31:18To be fair, we got a little sidetracked

00:31:20and wound up going bowling last night,

00:31:21and he was actually pretty good.

00:31:23You only take the special ones bowling.

00:31:25It wasn't like that.

00:31:26Who won?

00:31:28He did.

00:31:28Oh!

00:31:30No.

00:31:30I know.

00:31:31But, like, I let him win.

00:31:33Oh, yeah, of course you did.

00:31:42Yee-haw!

00:31:52No late afternoon waffle pick-me-up?

00:31:54Um, no, decided to cut back.

00:31:57So, I've been thinking.

00:31:59Say hell freezes over

00:32:00and you actually win this competition

00:32:01and find my true love.

00:32:04Do you really think you have what it takes

00:32:05to write a daily column?

00:32:06Of course.

00:32:07I deal with relationships all the time.

00:32:08You see, I really care about the people I help,

00:32:10and if the unthinkable happens

00:32:11and you get the job,

00:32:11I need to know that you're up to it.

00:32:12I think I can provide some valuable insight, yeah.

00:32:15Well, let's test that.

00:32:17Dear Kate,

00:32:18I've been dating my best friend for three years,

00:32:19and last Christmas he proposed.

00:32:20It was at a family gathering,

00:32:21so I felt I couldn't say no,

00:32:22but now a few months later

00:32:23I'm wondering if I made the right choice.

00:32:25I love him,

00:32:25but I'm worried that he might be my best friend

00:32:26and not the love of my life.

00:32:27How can I be sure?

00:32:29Go.

00:32:30Go? Go? Go?

00:32:31What? What are we doing?

00:32:32This is the biggest part of my job.

00:32:33How would you respond to her?

00:32:35Go? What? What are we doing?

00:32:37This is the biggest part of my job.

00:32:38How would you respond to her?

00:32:40I know I would, um...

00:32:41Uh-huh.

00:32:42Okay, uh, no, no, okay.

00:32:43Look, um,

00:32:45I would say that it's completely normal

00:32:46to feel nervous about a life-changing decision,

00:32:48but if this person is your best friend,

00:32:50then you tell them your concerns.

00:32:52That's what they're there for.

00:32:53Communication is key.

00:32:55Beginner's life.

00:32:55Oh!

00:32:56Ah!

00:32:58Okay, don't throw your back out.

00:33:00And I would add that part of the reason I developed

00:33:02this technology was to remove doubts,

00:33:03just like this.

00:33:04Well, so far you're batting zero.

00:33:05Baseball terminology.

00:33:07Maybe.

00:33:07Well, I've tweaked the algorithm,

00:33:09brought in the search,

00:33:09and found someone that I think

00:33:10will make me most valuable player.

00:33:12Okay.

00:33:13How do you feel

00:33:14about country music?

00:33:17Oh my gosh, I am so sorry, Dad.

00:33:30Did you just slap your thigh?

00:33:32I didn't think anyone actually ever did that.

00:33:34Is that really a thing, too?

00:33:35Oh, only if we're really happy.

00:33:38Oh.

00:33:40Honestly, when I walked in

00:33:41and saw the cowboy hat,

00:33:42I was kind of dreading this,

00:33:43but I'm having a really good time.

00:33:47Oh.

00:33:47If you'll excuse me,

00:33:48I didn't use a little cowboy hat.

00:33:59Hey, you.

00:34:00Now, where were we?

00:34:02Oh, before I forget,

00:34:03the waiter came by

00:34:04and told me that you had a phone call.

00:34:05Isn't the service here terrific?

00:34:06It certainly is.

00:34:08Your wife called.

00:34:12Your wife called.

00:34:13Let me see if I got this right.

00:34:14Your daughter has been sent home sick from school,

00:34:16so please pick up some chicken soup

00:34:18on the way home from your work meeting,

00:34:19because we all know

00:34:20that the most important part

00:34:22of curing a sickness

00:34:22is to stay hydrated.

00:34:24Hello.

00:34:37Wow.

00:34:39You look amazing.

00:34:42How'd the date go?

00:34:43Great.

00:34:44He was married.

00:34:45What?

00:34:46Yeah.

00:34:47Oh, God.

00:34:48Kate, I'm so sorry.

00:34:49I had no idea.

00:34:51I think your algorithm

00:34:52needs an algorithm.

00:34:52I don't know if I can.

00:34:55Okay.

00:34:56Aside from the whole marriage part,

00:34:58was it a good match?

00:34:59Yeah.

00:35:00Obviously, he's an idiot

00:35:01and he's blacklisted from now on,

00:35:02but it's clear I'm on the right path.

00:35:05Aw.

00:35:09So, do you, like, sleep here, or...?

00:35:12No.

00:35:13Of course not.

00:35:14But it is open 24 hours.

00:35:16Can I get you coffee?

00:35:17Apology waffle?

00:35:18I'm good.

00:35:19You know, I've been doing

00:35:20some background reading on your family.

00:35:21Oh, we are.

00:35:22We are fantastic, aren't we?

00:35:24Yes, you are.

00:35:25And you weren't kidding about legacy.

00:35:26There are some amazing stories in there.

00:35:28Which means my part of the competition

00:35:30is shaping up quite nicely.

00:35:33We are still on the floor tomorrow, yeah?

00:35:35Yeah, so try and get some sleep.

00:35:37Will do.

00:35:39And, Kate,

00:35:40I really am sorry.

00:35:43I'll make it up to you.

00:35:52Hey, Nancy, what's up?

00:36:02Giorgino is available.

00:36:04What?

00:36:05How?

00:36:06I put your name on the wait list

00:36:07with zero hope,

00:36:08but the manager just called me

00:36:09and said that somebody

00:36:10canceled their event.

00:36:11So get down there with the deposit,

00:36:12and we are in.

00:36:14Oh, you are so awesome.

00:36:16Okay, I'm gonna head there now

00:36:17and give them a check

00:36:17and sign the agreement.

00:36:18Yes.

00:36:21Ooh, Nance, I gotta go.

00:36:22Love you.

00:36:23Hello?

00:36:23Hey, just checking in.

00:36:25How's the profile going?

00:36:26Oh, great.

00:36:27I'm almost done,

00:36:28and I think you're gonna love it.

00:36:30Ooh, um,

00:36:32you know what?

00:36:32I gotta go.

00:36:33Long story.

00:36:33What?

00:36:35Hello?

00:36:36Hey, we're still meeting today, right?

00:36:37I'm at the diner.

00:36:39Ooh, I gotta cancel.

00:36:40I've got my dates to go over.

00:36:41Okay, well,

00:36:42meet me at Giordino in 15 minutes.

00:36:45Hello?

00:36:47Well, hello, darling.

00:36:49How did you get this number?

00:36:50Tear it up, shred it,

00:36:51tear it up again,

00:36:52and then burn it.

00:37:06Don't worry about it.

00:37:08Nice place.

00:37:09It's the perfect place.

00:37:11So what's going on here?

00:37:12Well, nothing now.

00:37:14Been searching the city

00:37:14for a special place

00:37:15to throw my aunt and uncle

00:37:16a surprise anniversary party,

00:37:18and thinkable happened,

00:37:19and this place had a cancellation.

00:37:20So what's the problem?

00:37:22The additional cost

00:37:23for a short notice,

00:37:24changeover of staff,

00:37:25last-minute booking fee,

00:37:26and a 25% customary surcharge.

00:37:28Can you really put a price

00:37:29on happiness?

00:37:32Nice.

00:37:34Can you really put a price

00:37:35on happiness?

00:37:38Nice.

00:37:39I guess you can.

00:37:41Better leave

00:37:41before he adds

00:37:42a few more zeros.

00:37:43Look, I know you've

00:37:44probably checked out

00:37:45all sorts of places,

00:37:46but pretty good at research.

00:37:48Maybe I can give you a hand.

00:37:50Can you do that for me?

00:37:51Yeah, why not?

00:37:53Okay, well,

00:37:54maybe having someone

00:37:55make some choices for me

00:37:56isn't as bad as it sounds.

00:37:57Then it is the least I can do

00:37:58after the whole

00:37:58merry cowboy incident.

00:38:00Right.

00:38:01You did by chance

00:38:02give that rodeo rider

00:38:03my number, did you?

00:38:04I did.

00:38:05Problem.

00:38:05What were you thinking?

00:38:10Well, if I can't find you

00:38:11and date,

00:38:12at least I can help you

00:38:13find a babe.

00:38:14Thanks.

00:38:16So, you want to go

00:38:16discuss the next candidates

00:38:18for your dates?

00:38:18I've got some great ones

00:38:19lined up.

00:38:19You know, I'm not really

00:38:20in the mood right now.

00:38:21Do you think we can reschedule?

00:38:23Okay, well, how about

00:38:24some more background

00:38:25on your stunning profile

00:38:26on me then?

00:38:27Take a rain check

00:38:28on that too.

00:38:28Oh yeah, literally.

00:38:30Yeah.

00:38:31You know, I'm starting to think

00:38:33that you don't actually

00:38:33want to finish this thing

00:38:34and just fancy hanging out

00:38:35with me.

00:38:36You wish.

00:38:37No, I, um,

00:38:39I just need to be alone

00:38:40for a bit.

00:38:42Okay.

00:38:43Bye.

00:38:44Bye.

00:38:50Everything okay, kiddo?

00:39:13Fine.

00:39:14Just trying to

00:39:14bowl out a few issues.

00:39:15That's all.

00:39:20Can I help?

00:39:26Do you think I'm too picky?

00:39:28Nothing wrong

00:39:28with being picky.

00:39:29Really?

00:39:30Okay.

00:39:31Okay, what about

00:39:31when it comes to, say,

00:39:33planning something special,

00:39:34chasing your dream career,

00:39:36or finding a relationship

00:39:37that matters in life?

00:39:38Sorry, are we still

00:39:39talking about bowling here?

00:39:40I could go either way.

00:39:41Just give me a hint.

00:39:43I'm just starting to wonder.

00:39:44I mean, I keep telling people

00:39:46that once they find the spark,

00:39:47it's undeniable,

00:39:48but how can I say that

00:39:49when I haven't found it

00:39:50yet?

00:39:51This makes me feel

00:39:51like a fraud.

00:39:52Nobody talks about

00:39:53my niece like that.

00:39:55Don't exactly have

00:39:56the best track record.

00:39:58I mean, I tried so hard

00:39:58in my last relationship,

00:40:00even though I knew

00:40:00it wasn't right.

00:40:01Since then,

00:40:02it's just been bad date

00:40:02after bad date.

00:40:04What happens when

00:40:05something comes along

00:40:06that doesn't quite line up

00:40:09with everything you believed?

00:40:10Maybe I'm wrong

00:40:10about the spark.

00:40:11Maybe I should be

00:40:12more open to options.

00:40:14Maybe I'm wrong

00:40:14about the spark.

00:40:15Maybe I should be

00:40:16more open to options.

00:40:17Do you remember

00:40:18when we first started

00:40:18thinking about a custom ball

00:40:19for you?

00:40:20All the different styles

00:40:21we tried out.

00:40:22Weights, designs,

00:40:24hole placements.

00:40:25I don't really think

00:40:26that compares.

00:40:27It does, it does.

00:40:28I've never known

00:40:28anybody to be so picky

00:40:29initially about,

00:40:31you know,

00:40:31a bowling ball.

00:40:32But you tried out

00:40:33different things.

00:40:34You were open

00:40:35to options.

00:40:36And when you finally

00:40:37weighed in

00:40:37on all the options,

00:40:39the ball you picked

00:40:41was perfect.

00:40:45It was, wasn't it?

00:40:46Once you know,

00:40:48you know.

00:40:50Come on,

00:40:51give it a whirl.

00:41:02That's what I'm

00:41:02talking about,

00:41:03right there.

00:41:03So no news

00:41:08on the soap opera?

00:41:09Yeah, I'm not

00:41:10being impatient.

00:41:11Look, I just

00:41:11really need the money.

00:41:12There's got to be

00:41:12something.

00:41:13I'll do anything.

00:41:15Oh.

00:41:16Hey, is everything

00:41:17okay?

00:41:18Yeah, everything

00:41:18is perfect

00:41:19now that you're here.

00:41:20You know,

00:41:21if there's something

00:41:21wrong, you can tell me.

00:41:23Everything's fine,

00:41:23honestly.

00:41:25I know how tough

00:41:26this job can be,

00:41:27okay?

00:41:27I was on the verge

00:41:28of quitting last year.

00:41:30You got to keep the faith.

00:41:31Everything's going to

00:41:31work out, okay?

00:41:32No matter how desperate

00:41:33things get or how behind

00:41:34you are on your rent

00:41:35or your cell phone bill

00:41:35or just trying to figure out

00:41:37where your next dollar

00:41:37is going to come from,

00:41:38you know?

00:41:39Charlie, are you sure

00:41:40that everything's okay?

00:41:42Everything's fine.

00:41:44It's just,

00:41:45it's hard to imagine

00:41:46you giving up acting

00:41:47when you never would have met.

00:41:50You're such a charmer.

00:41:54Hello.

00:42:02Hiya.

00:42:03Working hard

00:42:04or hardly working?

00:42:05Oh, hilarious.

00:42:06Did you write that?

00:42:07I did.

00:42:08Yeah?

00:42:08Yeah.

00:42:08You know what else I did?

00:42:10I went and checked out

00:42:10some of the places

00:42:11you suggested.

00:42:12One of them

00:42:12was almost perfect.

00:42:13Good.

00:42:14Almost.

00:42:14There was a construction

00:42:15site out front

00:42:16and I could barely

00:42:17hurt myself think.

00:42:18Well, we're not going

00:42:18to give up that easy.

00:42:19Come on.

00:42:20Come on.

00:42:21I'm not going to bite.

00:42:23We,

00:42:23I'm going to find you

00:42:24a venue.

00:42:26Okay.

00:42:28All right.

00:42:29Now,

00:42:30this one,

00:42:31I went to a launch party

00:42:32for a fashion line.

00:42:34That's where I met

00:42:34your cowboy friend.

00:42:36Ugh.

00:42:36Yeah.

00:42:37Place looks great, though.

00:42:40I'm open to options.

00:42:41Okay.

00:42:42This one's beautiful.

00:42:43Beautiful decor.

00:42:44A decent price.

00:42:45But,

00:42:45oh, no.

00:42:47No,

00:42:48your cousin Jean

00:42:48and her bad hip,

00:42:49they're not going to like

00:42:49going up these stairs.

00:42:51This place is out.

00:42:53You remember that?

00:42:54Yeah.

00:42:55Of course.

00:42:56Oh,

00:42:57I didn't think you

00:42:57listened to me ramble.

00:42:59Kidding?

00:43:00My coffee and waffle

00:43:00get together is

00:43:01the highlight of my day.

00:43:05Oh,

00:43:05I didn't think you

00:43:06listened to me ramble.

00:43:07Kidding?

00:43:08My coffee and waffle

00:43:09get together is

00:43:09the highlight of my day.

00:43:12Okay,

00:43:12I'm just going to

00:43:13send you a list of these.

00:43:14Obviously,

00:43:15they're not going to be

00:43:15as good as Jojino,

00:43:16but it seems like

00:43:17you are in need.

00:43:19Thanks.

00:43:20I really appreciate it.

00:43:21I've got a bunch

00:43:26of potential dates

00:43:27to go over, too.

00:43:28I've got a great feeling

00:43:29about these guys.

00:43:30You're going to have

00:43:31a lot to live up to.

00:43:34I mean,

00:43:34just because

00:43:35you know there's

00:43:36so many great guys

00:43:37in this city.

00:43:38It's a big turn of phrase.

00:43:39Hi,

00:43:40can I have a coffee,

00:43:41please?

00:43:43So is this

00:43:56your first time

00:43:56being...

00:43:57Hello, Glenn.

00:44:23Great.

00:44:23Have you got anything

00:44:24for me on that profile piece?

00:44:25I'm kind of under

00:44:26the gun here.

00:44:27I'm almost done,

00:44:28I swear.

00:44:29And what about

00:44:29the competition?

00:44:30I'm going to need

00:44:30the winner

00:44:31to start next week.

00:44:32Right.

00:44:33He still has two dates

00:44:34left to find my match.

00:44:35And?

00:44:37And I guess

00:44:37we'll just have to see

00:44:38how it plays out.

00:44:39All right.

00:44:39Keep me informed.

00:44:40Hiya.

00:44:49Hey,

00:44:50I hate to bother you,

00:44:51but do you have any

00:44:51news on my next date?

00:44:55Hey,

00:44:55I hate to bother you,

00:44:56but do you have any

00:44:57news on my next date?

00:44:59Glenn's hounded me

00:44:59for an update.

00:45:00Yeah,

00:45:01he just gave me

00:45:01the gears too.

00:45:03Well?

00:45:04Not yet,

00:45:04but soon.

00:45:05Are you okay?

00:45:06You seem stressed.

00:45:07Yeah,

00:45:08of course I'm stressed.

00:45:09I've only got two dates

00:45:09to go on my stuff.

00:45:10My software's not

00:45:10finding your match.

00:45:11I mean,

00:45:11what am I missing?

00:45:12Well,

00:45:12maybe I'm lying.

00:45:14There's no pride

00:45:14in winning

00:45:14if you don't do it right.

00:45:17Know me so well.

00:45:18Yeah,

00:45:19well,

00:45:19I've got detailed files.

00:45:22Okay,

00:45:22bye.

00:45:34Good!

00:45:35Mother!

00:45:36I wasn't expecting you!

00:45:38I can see that.

00:45:38What a pleasant

00:45:39surprise!

00:45:40I thought you might need

00:45:41the old-fashioned touch

00:45:42to put this job competition

00:45:43thing over the line.

00:45:44Oh,

00:45:45that's so sweet,

00:45:45but I've got all the data

00:45:46I need to see this through.

00:45:47Oh,

00:45:48I called in the last

00:45:49of my favours

00:45:50to make sure

00:45:50the job was yours.

00:45:51Instead,

00:45:52you allow

00:45:52a total stranger

00:45:53to compete with you.

00:45:55Oh,

00:45:55she's not some stranger,

00:45:56and,

00:45:57and I'll figure this out,

00:45:58I'm so close.

00:45:58I'm certain you believe that.

00:46:00However,

00:46:00this has to be a success.

00:46:03So I'm taking over operations.

00:46:04Mother,

00:46:05I can do this

00:46:06if you just trust me.

00:46:07Now,

00:46:08this software you have,

00:46:08it contains everything

00:46:09about this woman.

00:46:10Correct?

00:46:12Now,

00:46:13this software you have,

00:46:13it contains everything

00:46:14about this woman.

00:46:15Correct?

00:46:16Her likes,

00:46:16her dislikes,

00:46:17her passions.

00:46:18Well,

00:46:18yeah.

00:46:19Good.

00:46:20Then we will create

00:46:20a perfect match.

00:46:22What?

00:46:23I've already been in touch

00:46:24with an actor,

00:46:24and with your detailed information,

00:46:26we will create

00:46:27her perfect match.

00:46:29We can't trick her.

00:46:30That's immoral.

00:46:31It goes completely

00:46:32against my integrity.

00:46:33Oh,

00:46:33really?

00:46:34You're the one who agreed

00:46:35to this foolish competition.

00:46:36Look,

00:46:36you have done your best

00:46:37and been found wanting.

00:46:39And if we fail,

00:46:40then the business,

00:46:41our income,

00:46:42and the family legacy

00:46:43are all ruined.

00:46:45Do you want that

00:46:46on your conscience?

00:46:47No,

00:46:47but if you just give me

00:46:48a little more time.

00:46:49I've arranged for an actor

00:46:50to meet you tomorrow.

00:46:51You're going to use

00:46:52all the information you have

00:46:53to create a perfect date.

00:46:55She only needs to believe it

00:46:56until the job is secure.

00:46:59Understood?

00:47:00Yes.

00:47:01Yeah.

00:47:03Oh,

00:47:04excuse me.

00:47:04Tea,

00:47:05uh,

00:47:05milk,

00:47:05no sugar.

00:47:07Sir,

00:47:08uh,

00:47:08one tea,

00:47:09milk,

00:47:09no sugar.

00:47:11I hope one of these

00:47:12venues works out.

00:47:13Joseph really went

00:47:13the extra mile

00:47:14to find them.

00:47:14Joseph,

00:47:15this,

00:47:15Joseph,

00:47:15that,

00:47:15why don't you just

00:47:16ask him out already?

00:47:17What?

00:47:17No.

00:47:17Why not?

00:47:18I mean,

00:47:19you took him bowling.

00:47:20I don't think he realizes

00:47:20how lucky he is.

00:47:22I gotta say,

00:47:23it feels great

00:47:23having a boyfriend.

00:47:24Wait,

00:47:25are you official now?

00:47:26Yeah.

00:47:26Jump in.

00:47:27The water's fine.

00:47:28I'm so happy for you.

00:47:30When can I meet him?

00:47:31Soon,

00:47:32I hope,

00:47:32but right now

00:47:32we have a venue

00:47:33to find.

00:47:34Okay,

00:47:34let's go.

00:47:36You have a boyfriend?

00:47:37I have a boyfriend.

00:47:41Hey,

00:47:42are you Joseph?

00:47:43He must be Charlie.

00:47:44Yeah,

00:47:45I spoke with your mother.

00:47:47Hey,

00:47:48are you Joseph?

00:47:49He must be Charlie.

00:47:50Yeah,

00:47:51I spoke with your mother.

00:47:52You're a bit short.

00:47:53She turns like a taller man.

00:47:54Well,

00:47:55I'm an actor,

00:47:55I could,

00:47:55uh,

00:47:56just act taller.

00:47:59Sit down.

00:48:00Yeah.

00:48:00We've got what to do.

00:48:02So,

00:48:03what do you think?

00:48:04I think we've seen

00:48:04five places today

00:48:05and none of them work.

00:48:06No,

00:48:06what about the

00:48:07Fifth Avenue place?

00:48:08There were no windows.

00:48:09The one on the Upper East Side?

00:48:10Pretty sure I saw a rat in the corner.

00:48:11I mean,

00:48:11that last place was okay

00:48:13and it's available.

00:48:15Yeah.

00:48:16Should we book it?

00:48:18A party's in two days.

00:48:19I don't think we have a choice.

00:48:20We can make it work.

00:48:21We just need the right decorations,

00:48:23a few balloons here and there,

00:48:25some garlands.

00:48:25It'll be beautiful.

00:48:26I swear.

00:48:28Okay.

00:48:29Yeah.

00:48:30Did I ever tell you you're my hero?

00:48:31Not enough if I'm being honest.

00:48:34Okay,

00:48:34just to be clear,

00:48:35I do not prove this.

00:48:36Yeah,

00:48:36no judgment.

00:48:37I just really need the money.

00:48:38Right.

00:48:40Your name

00:48:40is David Steer.

00:48:42Okay.

00:48:43This is a list of your characteristics,

00:48:44interests,

00:48:45and traits.

00:48:46Right.

00:48:47What am I doing?

00:48:48I need you to memorize this information,

00:48:51internalize it,

00:48:51become this character,

00:48:52and then I want you to go on one date

00:48:54as this character.

00:48:55Oh,

00:48:56but I have a girlfriend.

00:48:57That's perfect.

00:48:58Okay.

00:48:58Look,

00:49:00I just need this woman,

00:49:02Kate,

00:49:02to feel like she's met her perfect match,

00:49:04that she feels she has the spark.

00:49:06Wow,

00:49:07that's a lot of pressure.

00:49:08Yeah,

00:49:08tell me about it.

00:49:09Can we rehearse?

00:49:12Can we rehearse?

00:49:14Rehearse what?

00:49:15Well,

00:49:15I need to rehearse

00:49:16so I can really embody the character,

00:49:18you know?

00:49:18How do you rehearse a date?

00:49:22What do you want me to...

00:49:24Oh,

00:49:24you just say from the top.

00:49:26From the top.

00:49:28You must be Kate.

00:49:29Wow,

00:49:29you look sensational.

00:49:30I'm David Steer.

00:49:31Pleasure to meet you.

00:49:32No,

00:49:32well,

00:49:32no.

00:49:33Hold on.

00:49:34Why are you copying my accent?

00:49:35I'm not copying your accent.

00:49:36I'm simply speaking

00:49:37in my normal voice.

00:49:39Oh,

00:49:39this is off-putting.

00:49:40Okay.

00:49:41This isn't going to work

00:49:42if you don't play along.

00:49:43You have to be her.

00:49:45I'm so sorry.

00:49:46This is not what I normally do.

00:49:48Just give it a try.

00:49:53So lovely...

00:49:54No,

00:49:54no.

00:49:54So lovely to meet you,

00:49:55David.

00:49:56My name is Kate.

00:49:57You as well.

00:49:58So,

00:49:58Kate,

00:49:59tell me about yourself.

00:50:00Well,

00:50:00I am a writer.

00:50:02I run a dating blog

00:50:02called The Love Spark.

00:50:03I give relationship advice.

00:50:05Ah,

00:50:05yes.

00:50:05I'm a big fan.

00:50:07Must be an extremely

00:50:07rewarding job.

00:50:08It is.

00:50:09I love it.

00:50:10What do you do?

00:50:11Oh,

00:50:11I'm a doctor.

00:50:12I spent several years

00:50:13overseas with the Red Cross

00:50:14lending my services

00:50:15to the needy.

00:50:16So,

00:50:17why did you bring me

00:50:17to a diner

00:50:18for our first date?

00:50:20Well,

00:50:20uh,

00:50:21uh,

00:50:22because...

00:50:22No,

00:50:23it's too slow,

00:50:23mate.

00:50:24Come on.

00:50:25Sorry.

00:50:25Back to the top.

00:50:30You must be Kate.

00:50:31Wow,

00:50:32you look sensational.

00:50:33I'm David Sear.

00:50:34Pleasure to meet you.

00:50:34Lovely to meet you.

00:50:35Why did you bring me

00:50:36to a diner for our date?

00:50:37Oh,

00:50:37it's simply just a meeting spot.

00:50:39I'm not a fan of eating

00:50:40on a first date.

00:50:41I was going to suggest

00:50:42a walk,

00:50:43perhaps?

00:50:43Sounds right up my alley.

00:50:44Tell me,

00:50:44are you a family man?

00:50:45Oh,

00:50:45more than anything.

00:50:47They're a constant source

00:50:47of inspiration

00:50:48that I owe them everything.

00:50:50Now,

00:50:50if we were to play a game,

00:50:51would you let me win?

00:50:52Oh,

00:50:53of course not,

00:50:53because that would have

00:50:54ruined the fun playing.

00:50:55Okay,

00:50:56let's talk personal choices.

00:50:57Are you a doer

00:50:58or a thinker?

00:50:59Okay,

00:50:59sorry,

00:51:00don't want to ruin the floor

00:51:01or anything,

00:51:01but it feels more like

00:51:02an interrogation

00:51:03than a date.

00:51:03No,

00:51:03I just,

00:51:04I need you to internalize

00:51:05all of this information

00:51:06and do we really need

00:51:08the accent?

00:51:09Oh,

00:51:09but it's so charming.

00:51:10Okay,

00:51:11now you're just making fun of me.

00:51:12Also,

00:51:12it's a quality

00:51:13that she enjoys.

00:51:14We can find another act.

00:51:16I can lose it.

00:51:17Oh,

00:51:17oh God,

00:51:19it's Kate.

00:51:22Hide,

00:51:23hide.

00:51:27Hello,

00:51:28hey,

00:51:28how you doing?

00:51:29Hi.

00:51:30Good to see you.

00:51:30Fine.

00:51:31Are you okay?

00:51:32Yeah,

00:51:33good,

00:51:33great,

00:51:33yeah,

00:51:34all good,

00:51:34fine,

00:51:34yeah,

00:51:34why wouldn't I be?

00:51:36Okay,

00:51:37uh,

00:51:38well,

00:51:38I'm actually here

00:51:39and feel free to say no,

00:51:41but I was wondering

00:51:41if you wanted to come

00:51:43to the anniversary party

00:51:44this weekend.

00:51:45Really?

00:51:46Yeah,

00:51:47you've just been

00:51:47such a big help

00:51:48and I'd like to have you around.

00:51:52Okay,

00:51:52well,

00:51:53you should put it that way,

00:51:54uh,

00:51:55I'd love to.

00:51:56Great,

00:51:56I will put you on the guest list.

00:51:57I've got to go,

00:51:58many balloons to buy.

00:51:59Okay,

00:52:00um,

00:52:01yes?

00:52:03I've got a date for you.

00:52:06Oh,

00:52:07okay.

00:52:07Yeah,

00:52:08I just,

00:52:08I found a new match.

00:52:09Really excited about this one.

00:52:11I think I finally figured it out.

00:52:13And when is it?

00:52:18Tonight.

00:52:19It's a little last minute,

00:52:20but I guess I can make it work.

00:52:24Text me the details.

00:52:25Okay.

00:52:26Cheers.

00:52:31All right.

00:52:32You can call at eight.

00:52:45Hello.

00:52:45You must be Kate.

00:52:49Wow.

00:52:50You look sensational.

00:52:52I'm David Sear.

00:52:53It's a pleasure to meet you.

00:52:55Lovely to meet you,

00:52:55David.

00:52:57Not too bad yourself.

00:52:58Hmm.

00:52:59Flattery will get you everywhere.

00:53:01I agree.

00:53:02So there's a,

00:53:03a great Thai place nearby.

00:53:04You want to grab some dinner?

00:53:05I'm happy to take your lead.

00:53:07Shall we have a stroll first?

00:53:08That'd be nice.

00:53:09I really do love this city,

00:53:14but I don't think I'll quite get over the scale of it.

00:53:16I found it a little overwhelming at first.

00:53:18Me too.

00:53:19I don't think I barely would have left my apartment

00:53:21if it wasn't for my uncle.

00:53:23He drove a cab and helped me find my feet.

00:53:26Don't know what I would have done without him.

00:53:27I had a similar thing.

00:53:29My uncle Sal has a bowling alley

00:53:30and he kind of took me in.

00:53:32Really?

00:53:32Yeah.

00:53:33I'm more the bocce ball man myself.

00:53:36Well,

00:53:37the skills do translate.

00:53:38Trust me.

00:53:39Really?

00:53:40Hmm.

00:53:44So,

00:53:45what's the worst thing you've ever done?

00:53:47The worst thing?

00:53:48Mm-hmm.

00:53:49It's a first date.

00:53:49You're going to be giving your best impression,

00:53:51which you are.

00:53:52We're having a good time.

00:53:54But I think we should balance things out.

00:53:55I don't think I should say.

00:53:57It must be juicy then.

00:53:58Well,

00:53:59how about you go first?

00:54:01Okay.

00:54:03I poisoned a girl.

00:54:07I poisoned a girl.

00:54:08Okay.

00:54:10Uh,

00:54:10I'm not.

00:54:11No,

00:54:11I was six.

00:54:12It was revenge against a bully.

00:54:14Oh,

00:54:14okay.

00:54:15I took my milk from recess

00:54:16and kept it in my bag unopened for like a week.

00:54:19What?

00:54:19Eventually it turned.

00:54:20And then one recess,

00:54:21I took my milk that had gone rotten

00:54:24and switched it with her milk.

00:54:25You're kidding.

00:54:26The look on her face when she took that first wig,

00:54:28it was glorious.

00:54:29I don't know if I should be scared or impressed.

00:54:33Why not both?

00:54:34I guess I could.

00:54:38Oh gosh,

00:54:38is that the time?

00:54:40I have a big day of prep tomorrow.

00:54:41I really should get going.

00:54:42Really?

00:54:44Time flies,

00:54:45huh?

00:54:45I've been on so many of these dates recently

00:54:48that it started to feel like work,

00:54:50you know?

00:54:50Really?

00:54:51Yeah,

00:54:52but, um,

00:54:52this has been,

00:54:54this has been effortless.

00:54:55I had a great time.

00:54:56Lucky number seven.

00:54:58Oh,

00:54:58my favorite number.

00:54:59Your great date,

00:55:00Joseph.

00:55:01Oh,

00:55:01it's,

00:55:01it's dated.

00:55:02Oh my,

00:55:03I am so sorry.

00:55:04No,

00:55:04it's,

00:55:05it's,

00:55:05it's just that the accent,

00:55:06it kind of threw me.

00:55:07Of course,

00:55:07it's fine.

00:55:08Yes.

00:55:09I'm going to go before I put my foot in my mouth.

00:55:11We'll do this again.

00:55:12I can't wait.

00:55:13Bye,

00:55:15David.

00:55:15Bye.

00:55:28That seemed to go well,

00:55:29right?

00:55:30I thought I told you to drop the accent.

00:55:31Yeah,

00:55:32but I kind of just went with it,

00:55:33you know?

00:55:34I wanted to stay in the moment.

00:55:35You did wonderful,

00:55:36the young man.

00:55:37We may salvage this yet,

00:55:38don't you think,

00:55:39Joseph?

00:55:39Does she want to see you again?

00:55:41I mean,

00:55:41she suggested it,

00:55:42well,

00:55:42that's not happening.

00:55:43Of course not.

00:55:45I'm still getting paid though,

00:55:46right?

00:55:47Of course.

00:55:48We'll drop a check for you in the post tomorrow.

00:55:50Oh,

00:55:50I'm more of a cash man,

00:55:51if you don't mind dropping it off at the theater tomorrow.

00:55:54Yeah,

00:55:55great.

00:55:59See you tomorrow.

00:56:00Nice fellow.

00:56:02Yeah.

00:56:02No luck tonight,

00:56:12huh?

00:56:13In every possible way.

00:56:17Look,

00:56:18Joseph,

00:56:18I know she's got a tough exterior,

00:56:20you know,

00:56:21but she's a,

00:56:21she's a real sweetheart underneath.

00:56:24Don't let her scare you away.

00:56:26I mean,

00:56:26once she likes you,

00:56:27she'll like you forever.

00:56:29I don't know about that.

00:56:30Well,

00:56:31we'll see.

00:56:34Cheers.

00:56:41Dear readers,

00:56:43this is hard to admit,

00:56:45but I may have been wrong.

00:56:46Joseph Webster and his modern approach to matchmaking may be the real thing after all.

00:56:51I have to admit that the journey I was assigned to and its final destination

00:56:54produced a result that I never would have expected.

00:56:56Well,

00:57:08hello.

00:57:10Hey,

00:57:10lady.

00:57:10Good day,

00:57:11sir.

00:57:12How was it?

00:57:13It was what?

00:57:14Oh,

00:57:15your gig last night,

00:57:16some immersive reality theater thing,

00:57:18right?

00:57:18Yeah,

00:57:18it was immersive.

00:57:20All right.

00:57:21Oh,

00:57:22okay.

00:57:22Will you be doing any more?

00:57:23Oh,

00:57:24no,

00:57:24I think it was just a one-off thing.

00:57:25Um,

00:57:26Oh,

00:57:26you found your phone.

00:57:27Yeah.

00:57:28Who's that?

00:57:29Oh,

00:57:29it's a,

00:57:30it's nobody.

00:57:31Well,

00:57:32listen,

00:57:32I'm glad it was a one-off because we open in a week and we really need to focus.

00:57:36I think this could be really special.

00:57:39The show or us?

00:57:42Both,

00:57:43but I meant the show specifically.

00:57:45No offense.

00:57:46Could really do with a hit.

00:57:47Yeah.

00:57:48The money.

00:57:48Tell me about it.

00:57:49Maybe we should ease off on the fancy restaurants for a while.

00:57:53Sure.

00:57:53I'm a pretty good cook.

00:57:54Now you're talking.

00:57:56Where do you try my mac and cheese?

00:57:57It's amazing.

00:58:01Look,

00:58:02I'm not too big to admit this.

00:58:04David was actually a guy named Charlie.

00:58:06We engineered him to be a perfect match.

00:58:09But when I saw how much fun you were having,

00:58:10I realized how jealous I was.

00:58:13That should have been me.

00:58:14I know things are complicated and we've got this dumb competition,

00:58:18but I think you might feel the same way.

00:58:21Am I right?

00:58:26I think you might feel the same way.

00:58:29Am I right?

00:58:33Okay.

00:58:33I'll send you a cup of coffee.

00:58:35Talking to the help again.

00:58:37Look,

00:58:37this,

00:58:38this isn't right.

00:58:41This is a success.

00:58:42She is besotted,

00:58:44which is all that matters.

00:58:46It's the perfect way to launch in the US.

00:58:48And whether you're a little bit of tech works or not,

00:58:50we'll be inundated with offers.

00:58:52But it's not fair to Kate.

00:58:54Look,

00:58:54I've got to tell her the truth.

00:58:55And what good will that do?

00:58:57Do you think she'll still respect you?

00:59:00Do you think matchmaking is about love?

00:59:02Don't be so naive.

00:59:04It's about circumstance,

00:59:06about needs.

00:59:07It's about finding the right suitor to advance your social standing,

00:59:10to increase your wealth.

00:59:12Marrying well has never had anything to do with love.

00:59:16But my software could change all of that.

00:59:18Joseph,

00:59:19darling,

00:59:19the deed is done.

00:59:21Be grateful for my help.

00:59:23I'll get some air.

00:59:25And mother,

00:59:26I think it would be best if you weren't here when I return.

00:59:30Joseph.

00:59:33Joseph.

00:59:33Oh,

00:59:34hey,

00:59:34hi.

00:59:36Are you okay?

00:59:36Fine.

00:59:37Yeah,

00:59:37no,

00:59:37fine.

00:59:37I just needed some air.

00:59:39Uh,

00:59:40you good?

00:59:41I'm busy.

00:59:42Still a lot of prep to do for the party.

00:59:44Thanks.

00:59:44But I was passing by and,

00:59:46while I hate to admit it,

00:59:48David was pretty great.

00:59:50Really?

00:59:51Too soon to say,

00:59:52but I think I felt a hint of a spark.

00:59:55As difficult as this is for me,

00:59:57I'm almost ready to admit defeat.

01:00:00I mean,

01:00:01that's good.

01:00:01It's really good.

01:00:02Good?

01:00:05I mean,

01:00:06that's good.

01:00:06It's really good.

01:00:08Good?

01:00:09I,

01:00:09that's all you have to say.

01:00:10I was expecting,

01:00:11like,

01:00:11a victory dance or...

01:00:12No,

01:00:12I'm thrilled,

01:00:13honestly.

01:00:14Yeah.

01:00:16Are you sure you're okay?

01:00:17I'm just happy it worked out.

01:00:18That's,

01:00:19that's what this is all about,

01:00:20right?

01:00:20If you have something to say,

01:00:21you can talk to me.

01:00:22I know it's weird with the job between us and everything,

01:00:24but I like to think we're close,

01:00:26no?

01:00:27Yeah,

01:00:27it's complicated.

01:00:29What is?

01:00:34No,

01:00:34I just,

01:00:35you know,

01:00:35I gotta run.

01:00:36I really gotta run.

01:00:36I'm so sorry.

01:00:38I don't know what I would do without you.

01:01:03Kate,

01:01:03can you please get off your phone?

01:01:05I mean,

01:01:05you meet one cute guy

01:01:07and you turn into a teenager.

01:01:08Uh-huh.

01:01:09Oh,

01:01:10and I've also spoken to the president of the United States.

01:01:13Uh-huh.

01:01:13And he's arranged for the Blue Angels to do flyover.

01:01:16Yeah?

01:01:17Yeah,

01:01:17and he also suggested that we invite,

01:01:19you know,

01:01:19a few aliens just as a kind gesture to all mankind.

01:01:22Great.

01:01:23Kate.

01:01:25I'm sorry.

01:01:27I've been trying to get in touch with Joseph all day

01:01:28and he won't answer.

01:01:29I'm kind of worried about him.

01:01:30Why?

01:01:31You just seemed really off this morning.

01:01:33I mean,

01:01:33the job's practically his.

01:01:34You'd think he'd be thrilled.

01:01:35Right?

01:01:36Wait,

01:01:37are you telling me that Mr. Wright might have a little competition?

01:01:43Wait,

01:01:44are you telling me that Mr. Wright might have a little competition?

01:01:49I don't know.

01:01:50I mean,

01:01:51I was thinking about all the things that I really enjoyed about the date.

01:01:53His candor,

01:01:54his confidence,

01:01:55our banter,

01:01:56his accent.

01:01:57Okay,

01:01:57yes,

01:01:57his accent.

01:01:58And I realized that it reminded me of hanging out with Joseph.

01:02:01Is that crazy?

01:02:03If you have the spark,

01:02:04it's undeniable.

01:02:06That's really bad advice.

01:02:08This is thrilling.

01:02:08And I want to keep talking about it in detail,

01:02:10but I'm going to be late for dress rehearsal.

01:02:12So I'm going to call you right after.

01:02:14Okay?

01:02:15Okay.

01:02:15Bye.

01:02:16Bye.

01:02:26Where is my party plan,

01:02:40no bug?

01:02:42Nancy.

01:02:52Yes.

01:02:54Yes.

01:02:55I've figured it out.

01:02:57I've figured it out.

01:03:00Okay.

01:03:10Okay.

01:03:18Joseph.

01:03:19Hi.

01:03:19Where have you been?

01:03:20I've been trying to call you all day.

01:03:21Look,

01:03:22Kate,

01:03:22where are you?

01:03:23I'm just tracking Nancy down.

01:03:24She took my notebook by accident.

01:03:26I'm so sorry to hear that.

01:03:27Listen,

01:03:27I've got something I really need you to see.

01:03:29And I really want to talk to you about something.

01:03:31Listen,

01:03:32I've got to run a quick errand.

01:03:32Why don't you meet me back at the diner once you've got your notebook back?

01:03:35I'll see you soon.

01:03:39Waffles for everyone.

01:03:42You get a waffle.

01:03:43You get a waffle.

01:03:44You get a...

01:03:45Well,

01:03:46you're okay.

01:03:46All right.

01:03:53Miss Woodhouse.

01:03:54Mr. Knightley.

01:03:56Um,

01:03:57is that the script we're supposed to be out book?

01:03:58It's my friend's notebook.

01:03:59Oh.

01:04:01Start again?

01:04:02Take it from the top.

01:04:03Push.

01:04:08Miss Woodhouse?

01:04:09Mr. Knightley.

01:04:11Nancy.

01:04:12Oh,

01:04:13Kate,

01:04:13I took your notebook.

01:04:14I'm so sorry.

01:04:16David?

01:04:18What?

01:04:20David?

01:04:21What?

01:04:22No,

01:04:23this is my boyfriend,

01:04:24Charlie.

01:04:24Charlie,

01:04:25this is my best friend,

01:04:25Kate.

01:04:26This is David,

01:04:28the new guy I went out with last night.

01:04:29What?

01:04:30Okay,

01:04:31listen,

01:04:31I, uh...

01:04:31Charlie...

01:04:32It's not what you think.

01:04:33It was just an acting job.

01:04:33I need the money.

01:04:34Nance...

01:04:35Leave me alone,

01:04:36Nancy.

01:04:36I didn't know.

01:04:37Okay,

01:04:39you have two minutes to explain to me what the heck is going on.

01:04:42Why did you lie to me about who you were?

01:04:43Okay,

01:04:43I didn't lie.

01:04:44I was acting.

01:04:45It was just a job.

01:04:45I didn't know who you were.

01:04:47Great.

01:04:47And now Nancy thinks I'm a liar.

01:04:49What do you mean it was a job?

01:04:50I was going to be evicted from my apartment.

01:04:52I would have to leave the city,

01:04:53leave the play,

01:04:54leave Nancy.

01:04:54I didn't have a choice.

01:04:55I don't want to lose her.

01:04:56Okay,

01:04:56well,

01:04:57I don't think you have much say in that anymore.

01:04:59What do you mean it was an acting job?

01:05:00Who hired you?

01:05:01Hey,

01:05:01Charlie.

01:05:02So sorry.

01:05:02I've got your cash.

01:05:03Hey,

01:05:09Charlie.

01:05:09So sorry.

01:05:10I've got your cash.

01:05:14Care to explain yourself?

01:05:16Look,

01:05:16I didn't want to do this.

01:05:17This wasn't my idea at all.

01:05:19I know how this looks,

01:05:20but if you just let me explain.

01:05:21I thought that we were.

01:05:22Yeah,

01:05:22I thought we were too,

01:05:23but just give me one moment to explain.

01:05:24Kate,

01:05:24please.

01:05:25Actually,

01:05:25forget it.

01:05:26You've done enough.

01:05:28Come on,

01:05:29Kate.

01:05:32And scene.

01:05:33Brilliant.

01:05:34See?

01:05:34That's the point.

01:05:36I'm still getting paid,

01:05:37right?

01:05:38Yeah.

01:05:39Joseph Webster is a fraud.

01:06:03You ever meet someone and think it was too good to be true?

01:06:07Well,

01:06:07my dearest readers,

01:06:08sometimes it is.

01:06:09Let me tell you a little story about Joseph Webster,

01:06:12so-called matchmaker.

01:06:16And that's why every romantic fairy tale Joseph Webster tries to sell you will always end in bitter heartbreak.

01:06:24That's quite the story.

01:06:25Sure is,

01:06:26and it's going to be a great first piece of the Chronicle.

01:06:27He cheated.

01:06:28I win.

01:06:29Okay,

01:06:29listen,

01:06:29this is a delicate matter.

01:06:31And the truth.

01:06:32Yeah,

01:06:32but a deal is a deal.

01:06:33He had eight dates to find you a perfect match.

01:06:36And that deal expired when he cheated.

01:06:38He has one date left.

01:06:40You're not serious.

01:06:41After the actor's stunt?

01:06:42Listen,

01:06:42I want you.

01:06:43The owner still leaned to him.

01:06:46You have to see it through for my sake.

01:06:48Great.

01:06:49Okay.

01:06:52Okay.

01:06:52For the record.

01:06:55I think what he did,

01:06:56that was a lousy thing.

01:06:57Then disqualify him

01:06:59and give me the job.

01:07:00One more date

01:07:01and you're home free.

01:07:14Hey.

01:07:15Okay.

01:07:21Okay.

01:07:22I'm so sorry that this happened,

01:07:23but I had no idea he was your boyfriend.

01:07:25If I had even the slightest hint,

01:07:27I would have left immediately.

01:07:28And I can assure you that nothing happened.

01:07:29Not even a handhold.

01:07:31I was hired by Joseph,

01:07:32who used all of my data

01:07:32to create the perfect date for me

01:07:34so he'd win.

01:07:38Okay.

01:07:38I understand

01:07:39that you're not ready

01:07:40to talk about this yet,

01:07:41but for the record,

01:07:42in the brief moment

01:07:43before I realized who he was

01:07:44and I just saw the two of you together,

01:07:46you looked happier

01:07:47than I've ever seen you.

01:07:48You were glowing.

01:07:51I think you should give him

01:07:52a chance to explain.

01:07:55Think about it.

01:08:06Sorry.

01:08:07I'll be out of here in a second.

01:08:08I talked to the understudy.

01:08:09He's good.

01:08:09The show will work.

01:08:11Charlie,

01:08:11I think you should stay.

01:08:15My parents are right.

01:08:16I'm not cut out for this.

01:08:17I would have quit weeks ago

01:08:18if it wasn't for you,

01:08:19but then my agent got me

01:08:19this weird gig,

01:08:20and I needed the money,

01:08:22and I didn't want to do it,

01:08:23but I also didn't want to leave.

01:08:25Turns out you were the only reason

01:08:26I was staying,

01:08:27and I messed that up, too.

01:08:29I'm sorry.

01:08:30I'm not sure I'll be able

01:08:31to forgive you yet,

01:08:32but I know for certain

01:08:34this show will be worse

01:08:35without you in it,

01:08:36so you have to stay.

01:08:38Okay?

01:08:40Okay.

01:08:44You weren't answering your phone.

01:08:54Shocking.

01:08:55So I decided to come here

01:08:56and make an attempt at

01:08:57explaining the unforgivable.

01:09:00Okay.

01:09:00Well, I don't really have time for this

01:09:01because it's the party today.

01:09:02You're no longer invited,

01:09:04by the way.

01:09:06Look, look,

01:09:06I just wanted to come by

01:09:07and tell you that you were right.

01:09:09You know how hard it is

01:09:11for me to admit that?

01:09:13Mm-hmm.

01:09:15Right about what?

01:09:16Why I was doing this.

01:09:18I wanted to act like

01:09:19this was all about helping people,

01:09:21helping them fall in love,

01:09:22and while that's true,

01:09:23the real reason I was doing this

01:09:24is in search of my family's validation.

01:09:28When my mother suggested the actor,

01:09:29I didn't want to do it.

01:09:30It goes completely against

01:09:31everything I stand for,

01:09:33but I was under such pressure

01:09:35to fix this algorithm situation

01:09:36that I went along with it.

01:09:39and I'm hoping at the very least

01:09:40that you'll understand

01:09:43the lengths people will go to

01:09:44to help their family.

01:09:47Not that that's an excuse.

01:09:49Listen, I'm never going to forgive myself,

01:09:51and I don't expect you

01:09:52to forgive me either.

01:09:52I just needed to come here

01:09:53and give you an explanation

01:09:55and to tell you how sorry

01:09:58I really am.

01:10:01I'm not done.

01:10:05I'm not done.

01:10:07Please.

01:10:09I know I have no real right

01:10:09to say this, but

01:10:10competition's not over yet,

01:10:13is it?

01:10:15I still have one more chance left, right?

01:10:17Despite my better judgment,

01:10:18Glenn agrees.

01:10:20I finally figured out

01:10:21what was missing in my code.

01:10:23I really do think

01:10:24I found the right person.

01:10:25So you want to break my heart,

01:10:26lie to me,

01:10:27and steal my job?

01:10:28No, I don't care about the job.

01:10:30I want you to have the job.

01:10:31Really.

01:10:32You don't care about the job.

01:10:33Not as much as I care about you.

01:10:36Look, please.

01:10:38Kate, please, promise me

01:10:39you'll be there.

01:10:42I'll send you the details.

01:10:43Guess I don't have a choice.

01:10:45Are you done?

01:10:46I hope I can prove myself

01:10:47with this last date,

01:10:48but it doesn't make up for the lie.

01:10:51I wasn't sure I was going to catch you,

01:10:52so I slipped something under your door.

01:10:54Just consider it a small gesture

01:10:58if I'm not bad behavior.

01:11:03Bye, Kate.

01:11:23Knock, knock.

01:11:24Nancy.

01:11:26Olive Branch.

01:11:27Thank God.

01:11:29Okay.

01:11:31Okay.

01:11:32Hey, hey, go easy.

01:11:33You're going to crack a rib.

01:11:36Thank you so much.

01:11:37Did you really think

01:11:38you could do all of this

01:11:39all by yourself?

01:11:40Not a chance.

01:11:41Okay.

01:11:42So I'll get started on the balloons.

01:11:44You do the seating plan.

01:11:45I need to call one of the guys

01:11:46from the book.

01:11:47Wait.

01:11:50What?

01:11:51What?

01:11:54Kate, what is it?

01:11:59He said he was making a gesture.

01:12:03Joseph booked you, Giorgino?

01:12:06Fully staffed, fully catered.

01:12:07The works.

01:12:07I mean,

01:12:09that is a heck of a gesture.

01:12:12Yeah, well,

01:12:12it's the least he could do.

01:12:13I mean,

01:12:14the least he could do

01:12:15was a box of chocolates.

01:12:17This is

01:12:17incredible.

01:12:19Yes, it is.

01:12:21Okay.

01:12:22I need to start

01:12:23calling the guests.

01:12:42Yeah,

01:12:42this is a busy place

01:12:43just for a couple of dinner dates.

01:12:45I mean,

01:12:45I don't lose to this.

01:12:52Hey,

01:12:52you.

01:12:55Happy anniversary.

01:12:56You did all this.

01:12:57Well,

01:12:57I had a lot of help.

01:12:58Oh,

01:12:59you deserve it.

01:13:01Boy,

01:13:01boy.

01:13:03You almost gave

01:13:04so here a heart attack.

01:13:05Oh,

01:13:05I don't spook as easy as that.

01:13:06I get the heart of a bowl.

01:13:07What is Charlie doing here?

01:13:17I invited him.

01:13:18I told you,

01:13:19you were glowing.

01:13:21Nancy,

01:13:21I just...

01:13:22Okay,

01:13:24this was a mistake.

01:13:24I shouldn't have come.

01:13:25I've seen Nancy

01:13:26with other guys

01:13:26over the years

01:13:27and I think you're

01:13:28the first one

01:13:28she really liked,

01:13:29so the first one

01:13:30that really hurts.

01:13:31Just give her some time.

01:13:32Yeah,

01:13:33you're probably right.

01:13:34I kind of give

01:13:35relationship advice

01:13:36for a living.

01:13:37Right.

01:13:38Also,

01:13:38whoa,

01:13:39mama,

01:13:39this place is awesome.

01:13:41Look at that.

01:13:42Look at this.

01:13:43Did you know

01:13:43this is real?

01:13:45You are so much

01:13:46more goofy

01:13:47when you're being yourself.

01:13:50Thanks.

01:13:50I mean it as a compliment.

01:13:52You're a terrific actor.

01:13:54Certainly had me going.

01:13:55Oh, yeah,

01:13:56about that,

01:13:56I didn't really have

01:13:57a lot of time to prepare.

01:13:58I was basically

01:13:58just impersonating Joseph.

01:14:00Yeah.

01:14:02Good for you.

01:14:07Hey, I'm Charlie.

01:14:28Nice to meet you.

01:14:30Nancy.

01:14:31So,

01:14:32your friend tells me

01:14:33you're an actor?

01:14:34Mm-hmm.

01:14:34I'm an actor too.

01:14:36Really?

01:14:36Yeah.

01:14:37Been in anything I know?

01:14:38I'm actually in this play.

01:14:40It's off,

01:14:40off,

01:14:41off Broadway.

01:14:43The leading lady in it.

01:14:45Knock your socks off.

01:14:47She really that good?

01:14:48Oh, she's good.

01:14:50So good I took

01:14:51any job I could

01:14:51just to stay in town.

01:14:52But I ended up

01:14:55ruining everything.

01:14:57Probably the biggest

01:14:57regret of my life.

01:14:59Ouch.

01:15:00Mm-hmm.

01:15:01Do you think you'll be able

01:15:02to recover from it?

01:15:03I don't know.

01:15:06But,

01:15:07and I'll spend my life trying.

01:15:17Hello!

01:15:18Hi!

01:15:18I hate these things

01:15:19so I will try to keep it brief.

01:15:21But I just wanted to thank

01:15:22everyone for coming here

01:15:23and for keeping it a secret.

01:15:25I am so thrilled

01:15:27to be able to celebrate

01:15:28the ultimate couple,

01:15:29Sal and Mimi.

01:15:30Woo-hoo!

01:15:32Now some of you may know

01:15:33that a few years ago

01:15:34I started a blog

01:15:35called The Love Spark

01:15:36where I dish out

01:15:37relationship advice

01:15:37to couples and singles

01:15:38from all over the country.

01:15:40But what you may not know

01:15:41is that the title

01:15:42is directly inspired

01:15:43by these two lovebirds.

01:15:45Woo-hoo!

01:15:47The Love Spark.

01:15:48That moment

01:15:49when you just know

01:15:50that you're meant

01:15:51for each other.

01:15:52When I was a kid

01:15:53they would tell me stories

01:15:54about how when they first met

01:15:55they just knew.

01:15:57They had the spark

01:15:58and once you have that

01:15:59everything's easy.

01:16:01They're my inspiration,

01:16:03my role models

01:16:04and I'd like everyone

01:16:05to raise a glass

01:16:06in celebration

01:16:07of 40 years of love

01:16:08to Sal and Mimi.

01:16:10Woo!

01:16:10Let's get this party started!

01:16:12Woo!

01:16:13I'm so...

01:16:15Oh, there they are.

01:16:35Well, kid,

01:16:36you have outdone yourself.

01:16:37Thank you so much, Kate.

01:16:38This means the world to us.

01:16:40Oh, hey, I owe you.

01:16:41I never would have made it

01:16:42in this city

01:16:43without you two.

01:16:44And I never would have

01:16:45started my blog

01:16:45if I didn't have

01:16:46such a good blueprint

01:16:47of the perfect relationship.

01:16:49Yeah, uh,

01:16:50how about that?

01:16:51Um...

01:16:52You want to tell her?

01:16:53Yeah, sure, sweetie.

01:16:55Great.

01:16:58Tell me what?

01:16:59Well, you know how you mentioned

01:17:01that instant spark

01:17:02between us

01:17:03that inspired you?

01:17:04Yeah.

01:17:05When you first met

01:17:06you had the spark

01:17:06and you knew right away

01:17:07you were meant for each other.

01:17:08The thing is, kiddo,

01:17:09that's not exactly

01:17:10how it went down.

01:17:13Okay.

01:17:14Well, yeah, I mean,

01:17:14eventually, sure.

01:17:15You know, but, uh...

01:17:17Well, the only reason

01:17:17we met in the first place

01:17:18is because I crashed

01:17:19into her car.

01:17:20So it was kind of

01:17:21a rough start.

01:17:22You know, um,

01:17:23we exchanged

01:17:23insurance details.

01:17:25Obviously, I'm thinking

01:17:26she's a total knockout,

01:17:27but she'll never go out

01:17:28with a guy like me.

01:17:30But I asked her out anyway.

01:17:32Okay.

01:17:32So maybe it was an instant.

01:17:34She said no.

01:17:35Yeah.

01:17:36She said no a lot.

01:17:36But I was tenacious.

01:17:39Also, I was charming.

01:17:41And after a while,

01:17:42I won her over.

01:17:43Yeah.

01:17:44We went on a few dates.

01:17:45It was a little bit rocky,

01:17:46but, uh,

01:17:47we grew closer.

01:17:48So the spark is a lie?

01:17:51So the spark is a lie?

01:17:55Are you kidding me?

01:17:56What?

01:17:57I mean, all my life

01:17:58I've been living by this idea

01:18:00that when you met

01:18:00you knew it was meant to be.

01:18:02Well, we did.

01:18:03It was.

01:18:03It just took a little bit of time.

01:18:05That's all.

01:18:06Why would you never

01:18:07tell me the full story?

01:18:08Katie, I'm sure we did.

01:18:09No, you did not.

01:18:11Katie, it's not like

01:18:12it's not true.

01:18:13It's just a little more complicated.

01:18:15What in life is it?

01:18:20You okay?

01:18:22Yeah, it's just a lot to take in.

01:18:25Can I ask you a small favor?

01:18:27Anything.

01:18:28It's way later than I expected.

01:18:30And I left Al in charge

01:18:32of the bowling alley.

01:18:33Of course I will lock up for you.

01:18:34You're a peach.

01:18:34Love you, sweetheart.

01:18:37Love you.

01:18:39Welcome.

01:18:40Hey, are you okay?

01:18:43Yeah, I'm just doing a little

01:18:44reevaluating.

01:18:47I take it you two are well.

01:18:49Let's just say

01:18:50I'm happy you invited him.

01:18:53We're going to go for a nightcap.

01:18:54You want to come?

01:18:55Oh, I wish I could.

01:18:55I'm going to do a favor

01:18:56for my uncle.

01:18:57Okay.

01:18:58Have a good night.

01:18:59Love you.

01:19:00Have fun, you two.

01:19:01Have fun.

01:19:04Are you ready for your last date?

01:19:33Time for a quick game?

01:19:39Uncle Sal.

01:19:41You know, your uncle's a wise man.

01:19:44He helped me see things

01:19:45that were, in fact,

01:19:48right in front of me.

01:19:50Mm-hmm.

01:19:51What's that?

01:19:52Well, you see, my program worked.

01:19:55Kind of.

01:19:55I built these

01:19:57perfect profiles

01:19:59and thought

01:19:59all I needed to do

01:20:00was match people together.

01:20:01But it was you

01:20:03who helped me

01:20:04see what I was missing.

01:20:08Matching similar people

01:20:09doesn't work

01:20:09because you need that

01:20:10extra something.

01:20:12Disagreement.

01:20:14That slight

01:20:15annoyance.

01:20:16You need friction.

01:20:18Because without friction,

01:20:19you can't make a...

01:20:21A spark.

01:20:22Yeah, that's what I was going for.

01:20:25Let's catch your title.

01:20:26You know, I'm going to need

01:20:27a very, very long time

01:20:28to forgive you.

01:20:29And that's completely reasonable

01:20:30and understandable

01:20:31on your part?

01:20:33Take a really,

01:20:34really, really long time.

01:20:35Well, I'm not going anywhere,

01:20:36so my time is yours.

01:20:39So I guess a rocky start

01:20:41doesn't mean that

01:20:42two people can't...

01:20:44Make a wonderful finish?

01:20:49Which makes things

01:20:50more complicated.

01:20:52What in Lake is it?

01:21:01So who gets the job?

01:21:03Who cares?

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