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00:00:01Hello?

00:00:02Guess you found ten potential venues for my uncle's anniversary party.

00:00:05Kate, you're my best friend, but it's the middle of the night.

00:00:08It's not the middle of the night. It's 7.30 in the morning, Nancy.

00:00:11It is time to attack the day.

00:00:16I'm not attacking anything I'm surrendering.

00:00:19Now you know Sal and Mimi's anniversary is a big deal for me.

00:00:22Right. Right. Of course. I'm sorry.

00:00:26I mentioned it's still the middle of the night, right?

00:00:29Twice now.

00:00:30Okay. Email me the list.

00:00:32Already done.

00:00:33Okay, okay. Let me just try to find my laptop here somewhere and take a look at my inbox.

00:00:40Big night last night?

00:00:42On a Sunday?

00:00:44I was just up late studying my lines for this new play. Time got away from me.

00:00:49Wait. Then today is Monday?

00:00:53It is.

00:00:54You've got a meeting at the New York Chronicle today.

00:00:57I do.

00:00:59Well, party venues can wait. Are you nervous?

00:01:03Of course I'm not nervous. I got the hottest relationship blog in the city.

00:01:06They'd be lucky to have me.

00:01:08Although, a weekly blog is one thing, but a daily column at a massive newspaper with online editions, that's a game changer.

00:01:14Then I'm up to the challenge.

00:01:15So wait. Then you've got the job.

00:01:18Good job.

00:01:19Well, the editor himself called me personally to iron out a few details, so I'd say that's a yes.

00:01:25Did I ever tell you you're my hero?

00:01:27Not enough, if I'm being honest. But you can tell me again later. Meet me at the park?

00:01:31Yup. Usual spot.

00:01:33It will be a celebration.

00:01:36Gotta run. Love you.

00:01:48What?

00:01:49Are you kidding me?

00:01:57Hey.

00:01:58Hiya.

00:01:59I'll take a black coffee, of course.

00:02:03Excuse me.

00:02:04Yeah.

00:02:05Can I help you?

00:02:06I believe that belongs to me.

00:02:07Oh!

00:02:08Oh, my God!

00:02:09Um, I'm so sorry. It must have gotten caught.

00:02:12Um, I can fix it. Just...

00:02:14If you help me... Yeah, there we go.

00:02:16Thanks.

00:02:17I do.

00:02:18You know, I had one of the most important meetings of my professional career in like ten minutes,

00:02:22and now I look like I hopped out of the trash.

00:02:24We can salvage this. Just give me one second.

00:02:27Oh, my gosh! You're Kate Nolan!

00:02:29Yikes, what happened?

00:02:30This guy?

00:02:32Be right there.

00:02:33I am such a huge fan of The Love Spark. All of my friends read it.

00:02:37Yeah.

00:02:38I'm Chloe Jones, Assistant Features Editor at The Chronicle.

00:02:40I have been pushing the bosses to get your relationship content into the paper.

00:02:43Well, it paid off because I have a meeting with your editor in ten minutes.

00:02:47Fantastic!

00:02:48Oh, you'll love Glenn.

00:02:49Okay.

00:02:50Forgive me.

00:02:51You probably get this all the time, but I've had enough of being single.

00:02:54I'm really trying to find that one, but it just feels like every dating platform is filled with losers.

00:02:58Oh, my...

00:03:00I'm gonna just put like...

00:03:02Haven't you done enough damage?

00:03:06Oh, my gosh.

00:03:08Look, dump the dating apps.

00:03:11The right guy will find you when it's time.

00:03:13But how am I supposed to find the right one?

00:03:15I don't mean to intrude on your conversation.

00:03:17Then maybe don't.

00:03:18If you're actually looking for love, I would suggest hiring a professional.

00:03:22Joseph Webster, professional matchmaker.

00:03:26Joseph Webster, professional matchmaker.

00:03:29Centuries of experience?

00:03:31Funny.

00:03:32You don't look a day over a hundred.

00:03:34Yeah, it's good.

00:03:35Yeah, no, it's a family business.

00:03:36And my family's been matchmaking for generations.

00:03:38Oh, you're serious?

00:03:39My professional services are discreet, individually designed, and well-built.

00:03:43Like a Rolls Royce.

00:03:45Worth a shot.

00:03:46No, the only thing I trust less than dating apps is some random stranger hustling up business outside a coffee cart.

00:03:52Choice paralysis is a thing, as we all know.

00:03:54Sometimes handing the reins to someone else can be quite useful.

00:03:56My family successfully matched European royalty.

00:03:59Ah, yes, the famously happy royal families.

00:04:02Nothing but perfect relationships.

00:04:03Your problem with me seems to involve more than a minor wardrobe incident.

00:04:07Minor?

00:04:09Do you know how many messages I get every day from unhappy people who are set up by family and friends?

00:04:14No one can know who's right for you, but you.

00:04:16You can't force it, and you certainly can't rely on anyone else to find it for you.

00:04:19Beautifully argued, and I actually agree.

00:04:21That's why I've brought matchmaking into the 21st century.

00:04:24I've created sophisticated algorithms which create detailed personality profiles which allow me to find you a perfect match.

00:04:30Right, and how much do you charge for these sophisticated services?

00:04:33Well, that depends.

00:04:34Okay, well, it's a scam. Don't waste your money, Chloe.

00:04:36You know what? We're just gonna have to agree to disagree.

00:04:42Chloe?

00:04:43I, uh, I'm just gonna get my coffee.

00:04:46And I'm gonna do my best to go back in time and pretend we never met.

00:04:50Cheers.

00:04:51Glenn Jacobs?

00:05:04Mr. Jacobs?

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

00:05:08Mr. Jacobs?

00:05:09Kate Nolan, your new columnist.

00:05:11Pleased to meet you, please.

00:05:12Call me Glenn.

00:05:13Uh, fashion choice or fashion statement?

00:05:16Fashion collision.

00:05:17You should see the other guy.

00:05:19Ah, you're funny.

00:05:21I guess that's why you have so many followers, huh?

00:05:23So, are you talking start date?

00:05:24Because I'm ready to roll.

00:05:25Let's step into my office, shall we?

00:05:27I'm sorry I didn't give you a heads up.

00:05:29This corporate takeover has thrown things into disarray.

00:05:32That's understandable.

00:05:33So, in short, yes, we want you for the new relationship law.

00:05:37Great, because I already have some very interesting ideas.

00:05:40But, the new owners, well, they've been pressuring me hard for somebody else.

00:05:45So, they've suggested the best way to ensure they get the right candidate for the job is to have the two of you compete.

00:05:52I'm sorry, um, compete?

00:05:54Glenn.

00:05:55Mate, so sorry I'm late.

00:05:56You wouldn't believe the kind of people you run into in this city.

00:05:58Uh, hello, again.

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

00:06:02He is.

00:06:05Um, sorry, um, what's going on?

00:06:08I was meant to believe that I was starting here today.

00:06:10There's been a change in plans.

00:06:11You two are now competing for the job.

00:06:13Glenn, you want a relationship columnist.

00:06:16I have one of the hottest blogs in the country.

00:06:17This guy...

00:06:18I'm sorry, what are your qualifications?

00:06:20Aside from being the latest in a long line of matchmakers,

00:06:23I was once the editor of my school newspaper and a champion debater.

00:06:26You edited a school paper and you're citing that as genuine experience?

00:06:29It was a very dedicated readership.

00:06:31Well, okay.

00:06:32Well, my following will bring a whole new demographic to the paper.

00:06:35This guy is just trying to sell a dating scam.

00:06:37Ask Chloe.

00:06:38My analytics are not a scam.

00:06:40It's a scientifically grounded method of matching people perfectly.

00:06:42Okay, okay.

00:06:43Look.

00:06:44It appears you're both very qualified.

00:06:46And I think we have just stumbled onto our competition.

00:06:49Okay.

00:06:50Which is what exactly?

00:06:51Kate.

00:06:52You will be writing a profile piece about Joseph.

00:06:55What?

00:06:56About him.

00:06:57His methods.

00:06:58Throw in some family history.

00:06:59Especially the royal stuff.

00:07:01The owners will love that.

00:07:02They're British, you know.

00:07:03Wouldn't that be wonderful?

00:07:05Wait till you read it.

00:07:06And Joseph?

00:07:07You claim your methods are foolproof?

00:07:10So, find Kate her perfect match.

00:07:12And then write me an article about it.

00:07:14Like this joker's gonna find my true love.

00:07:16If you can't, then you win.

00:07:18Congrats.

00:07:19He has no article.

00:07:20He doesn't get the job.

00:07:21This is outrageous.

00:07:22You expect me to gamble my job and my family's reputation on a contest.

00:07:27Suddenly no confidence in your methods?

00:07:29Sure sounds that way to me.

00:07:30Again, my system is foolproof.

00:07:32Then accept the challenge.

00:07:33Well, how do I know you won't just lie and pretend that I didn't find you a match?

00:07:37Because I have integrity.

00:07:38And I take competition very seriously.

00:07:39If you find my true love, I will happily concede.

00:07:42But it's not gonna happen.

00:07:44How long do I have?

00:07:46I'll give you ten dates to find Kate her perfect match.

00:07:48One.

00:07:49Nine.

00:07:50Three.

00:07:51Eight.

00:07:52That's my lucky number.

00:07:53And my final offer.

00:07:54Fine.

00:07:55Get ready to meet your soulmate and lose this gig.

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

00:08:02Get ready to read my article on your flight back home.

00:08:05Oh.

00:08:06Oh, wait a minute, Kate.

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

00:08:09Yes.

00:08:10Very.

00:08:11Hello, Mother.

00:08:25Joseph.

00:08:26How was your first day at the Chronicle?

00:08:28I do hope they're making you feel welcome.

00:08:30Oh, absolutely.

00:08:31Yeah, everything is great.

00:08:32Yeah, yeah.

00:08:33All good.

00:08:34Well, mostly.

00:08:35God, you're a terrible liar.

00:08:37It's just a slight mix-up.

00:08:39Might be a delay in me starting.

00:08:40It seems like they've brought someone else to compete for the job.

00:08:44Compete?

00:08:45Have I sunk a large portion of the family assets into that takeover to ensure the job was yours?

00:08:50It will be.

00:08:51I just have to find her a match within eight days.

00:08:53It's going to be a nice, soft launch to the business.

00:08:55First rule of being a successful matchmaker is to build a reputation.

00:08:59The column was the start of that.

00:09:01I mean, you just couldn't resist another competition, could you?

00:09:04First, this wasn't my idea.

00:09:05Second, I was defending the family name.

00:09:07You do not need to defend the family name.

00:09:09Then we're practically royalty.

00:09:11My new software is bulletproof.

00:09:12I will find her a match.

00:09:13No problem.

00:09:14You should not be playing games with our legacy.

00:09:17I've got everything under control.

00:09:18You've got nothing to worry about.

00:09:20Oh, look!

00:09:21It's my new friend, Ben!

00:09:22Yeah, we're going on a walk.

00:09:23Gotta go!

00:09:24I knew I carried safety pins around for a reason.

00:09:25Is there anything you can't do?

00:09:26Wait, you're going to be using a matchmaker?

00:09:27This is fate.

00:09:28It's not fate.

00:09:29Come on, I happened to be doing a play about a matchmaker and you just happened to meet

00:09:30one in real life?

00:09:31This guy's not going to find a match for me.

00:09:32This is going to be good for you.

00:09:33It's time that you got back out there.

00:09:34You know you can't force these things.

00:09:35Either you have the spark or you don't.

00:09:36Now, enough about me.

00:09:37Tell me about your play.

00:09:38Okay, it's an off-off-off Broadway production of Emma.

00:09:39Pretty low budget, but I think this could be the one.

00:09:40Really?

00:09:41Yeah.

00:09:42Wow.

00:09:43Well, I fully support you and I love you and I love your attitude.

00:09:45Well, you know, being an endless optimist is kind of a really good thing.

00:09:47It's not fate.

00:09:48It's not fate.

00:09:49Come on, I happen to be doing a play about a matchmaker and you just happened to meet

00:09:50one in real life.

00:09:51This guy's not going to find a match for me.

00:09:52This guy's not going to find a match for me.

00:09:53This is going to be good for you.

00:09:54It's time that you got back out there.

00:09:55You know you can't force these things.

00:09:56Either you have the spark or you don't.

00:09:57Now, enough about me.

00:09:58Tell me about your play.

00:09:59Really?

00:10:00Yeah.

00:10:01Wow.

00:10:02Well, I fully support you and I love you and I love your attitude.

00:10:05Well, you know, being an endless optimist is kind of a requirement for being an actor.

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

00:10:14No.

00:10:15Okay, hear me out.

00:10:16He's a really great actor and he plays the lead opposite yours truly.

00:10:20Mm-hmm.

00:10:21Dating another actor.

00:10:22Yeah, but I think this one actually might be different.

00:10:25You say that every time.

00:10:26If you have the spark, it's undeniable.

00:10:29You know, I never get tired of you quoting back to myself.

00:10:32Well, you're welcome.

00:10:33Did you check out the list of venues I sent you?

00:10:35I did.

00:10:36I see.

00:10:37It's New York.

00:10:38Ah, yes.

00:10:39The city's so nice, they double the price.

00:10:41Yep.

00:10:42The park is free though.

00:10:43Hmm.

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

00:10:53Let's just get this over with, shall we?

00:10:55Just a bit of playful banter.

00:10:56You do get playful banter here, right?

00:10:58Never heard of it.

00:10:59Okay.

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

00:11:02Or girl.

00:11:03Or whatever floats your boat.

00:11:06This way into my office.

00:11:10So, why matchmaking?

00:11:12Right.

00:11:13Well, like I said, it's family tradition.

00:11:14And how long have you been doing it?

00:11:16Well, I've been around it my whole life, but actually doing it's kind of new.

00:11:19How new?

00:11:20Before this, I worked in tech.

00:11:22Silicon Valley.

00:11:23It was there when I realized that I could match my analytic skills with family business.

00:11:26You don't strike me as the techie type.

00:11:28More of a jock.

00:11:29I suppose I enjoyed both for similar reasons.

00:11:32They've got structure, tangible results.

00:11:34You know, it either works or it doesn't.

00:11:35Win or lose, ones or zeros.

00:11:37Ones or zeros?

00:11:38Yeah.

00:11:39This competition was over before it began.

00:11:41Ask me that after I wiped the floor with you.

00:11:43I'll try to remember when I'm picking out plants for my new corner office at the Conical.

00:11:47Um, quick question.

00:11:49Hmm?

00:11:50Where are we going?

00:11:52Yeah, I kind of took a wrong turn back there and I was hoping you wouldn't notice.

00:11:55But look, I'm still here to New York.

00:11:57Besides, who doesn't like a nice one?

00:12:03So, tell me more about your transition into matchmaking.

00:12:06Basically, I wrote this remarkable piece of software.

00:12:08If you do say so yourself.

00:12:09I do.

00:12:10Using my software, I was able to take answers from questionnaires and build extremely detailed

00:12:14personality profiles.

00:12:15Like, insanely detailed.

00:12:16They often reveal preferences that the persons themselves didn't realize they had.

00:12:20Advertisers loved it.

00:12:22Politicians too, I bet.

00:12:23I was offered all sorts of deals.

00:12:25But then I remember watching my mum matchmake growing up.

00:12:27How much joy she brought.

00:12:29I realized if I saved this on a Silicon Valley tech job, I wouldn't be bringing anything to

00:12:32the world.

00:12:33But then it hit me, I could use my software to help bring matchmaking into a new era.

00:12:36And that's when I approached my mum about continuing the family tradition.

00:12:39And she bought into it right away?

00:12:41My mum's a bit old-fashioned.

00:12:43I'm not sure I've convinced her yet.

00:12:45But that's why I'm here in New York, spelled a whole new client base.

00:12:48Can't believe you walked away from Silicon Valley money.

00:12:51Oh, you've even seen what my software's capable of.

00:12:53I just don't think love can be quantified.

00:12:56There's too many variables.

00:12:57So you don't believe in a perfect match?

00:12:59No, of course I do.

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

00:13:04It's pure alchemy.

00:13:05That's why my blog's called The Love Spark.

00:13:07Aside from the catchy title, do you have any data to back that up?

00:13:10I do have data to back that up.

00:13:12My blog followers double every month.

00:13:14Impressive.

00:13:15But my success comes from my personal experience.

00:13:17Take my Uncle Sal and Aunt Mimi, for example.

00:13:19They always said when they first met, they just knew.

00:13:21It was instant.

00:13:22They had The Spark and it was undeniable.

00:13:24Hmm.

00:13:25They celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary in a few weeks

00:13:28and they are still the happiest couple that I know.

00:13:30And they didn't need some computer program to tell them.

00:13:32Well, that sounds like a tough act to follow, anecdotal as it may be,

00:13:36but I think my software is going to be up to the task.

00:13:40Why are we stopping?

00:13:41I go to my office.

00:13:44This is your office?

00:13:45I told you I've only been in town in a while.

00:13:47Besides, I think I'm addicted to the waffles.

00:13:51Go on.

00:14:00What the heck is that?

00:14:01I'll just put your two fingers on those sensors.

00:14:03You're not going to electrocute me, are you?

00:14:05Depends.

00:14:06You into that?

00:14:07Excuse me?

00:14:08Kidding.

00:14:09No, no, no.

00:14:10These sensors are going to gauge your heart rate and your blood pressure.

00:14:12Your true reactions.

00:14:13You think I'd lie to you?

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

00:14:16See, traditionally it was the parents' decisions.

00:14:18They would tell the matchmakers what they were looking for in their child suit.

00:14:21Medieval.

00:14:22Well, it's flawed, yeah, but essentially modern dating apps do the same thing.

00:14:25They just remove the parents from the equation

00:14:27and let people choose for themselves what they really want.

00:14:29That's what I've been saying.

00:14:30But this is also flawed.

00:14:32See, people lie.

00:14:33They choose answers that they think they should like

00:14:35or that they think other people think that they should like.

00:14:37But my software sees right through that

00:14:39and takes physiological signals to help create truly honest profiles.

00:14:44So now what?

00:14:45Why don't you sit back, relax, watch the little slide show.

00:14:48The images may seem odd and incongruous, but I assure you,

00:14:52my senses are telling me how you truly feel.

00:14:54Are you ready?

00:14:56As I'll ever be.

00:14:57Okay.

00:14:58Slide number one.

00:15:00Okay.

00:15:01A little cliche, but...

00:15:02No talking.

00:15:03Please.

00:15:04Just react.

00:15:05Feel.

00:15:08Number two.

00:15:10Number three.

00:15:13Number four.

00:15:15Number five.

00:15:16Number five.

00:15:17Number five.

00:15:18Number five.

00:15:19Number five.

00:15:21Number six.

00:15:23Number seven.

00:15:24Number eight.

00:15:25Number nine.

00:15:26Number nine.

00:15:27Okay.

00:15:28I'm starting to get a little dizzy.

00:15:29Last one.

00:15:30Two hundred.

00:15:31A horse and a rabbit.

00:15:33Really.

00:15:34Precisely.

00:15:36Okay.

00:15:37I've successfully made your profile and can start finding matches.

00:15:39That's it?

00:15:40You show me a side show and you think you know me?

00:15:42Oh, geez.

00:15:43Would you look at the time?

00:15:44I've got to run.

00:15:46Now?

00:15:47No.

00:15:48I just watched 200 random photos.

00:15:49It's time to work on my profile piece.

00:15:50Apologies.

00:15:51I know I said I'd have all afternoon free, but I forgot I'm playing tennis today.

00:15:54I specifically told you I wanted to do more work on the profile piece, so I guess I will tag along.

00:16:00Could you just read that?

00:16:02According to her profile, Kate is stubborn.

00:16:05So when I tell her about my tennis, she'll insist on tagging along.

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00:16:40you seem to be quite proficient with racket I am now when I was younger I was rubbish

00:17:00but I had a coach who told me that everything life is just a question of practice that everyone

00:17:04has a chance to be skillful at something but it takes work I've been living by that mantra ever

00:17:09since do you practice these features or do they just happen organically every morning in the mirror

00:17:14yeah don't get me wrong I like Dawson's Creek but I think there are no buts it's perfect but did

00:17:27Joey have to end up with Pacey yes that's why it's so good I guess but sometimes I like a

00:17:35a simple love story you know I had a really good time tonight me too so I have a rule about dating

00:17:44co-stars same I try to avoid it right it's just like it gets too complicated and it's messy and

00:17:51you know oh yeah right it's the worst yeah exactly exactly right yeah but rules are made to be broken

00:17:57though right sometimes I think it's worth the risk I'll see you at rehearsal tomorrow okay yeah

00:18:05I'll up I'll see you on stage okay

00:18:11okay

00:18:25in my debut article for the New York Chronicle I've been asked to examine the ways in which true

00:18:36love can come into your life can it be found by performing a set of calculations and computations

00:18:41or should you trust your feelings and know when it comes along in pursuit of that answer I introduce

00:18:47you to Joseph Kendall Webster an interesting individual who is convinced that he can create

00:18:51the pierce of Cupid's arrow from lines of code written on a laptop if you followed my blog you

00:18:57know that I am skeptical to say the least however because I'm a writer I will try to set my doubts

00:19:02aside and for the moment keep a somewhat open mind as I delve into these competing views of finding true

00:19:07love in every competition there will always be a winner and a loser so I'm inviting you the reader to join me in this

00:19:14journey even though I'm pretty sure I know where to lead sometimes the journey can be as interesting

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

00:19:24that the power of the spark between two people cannot simply be replaced by a few simple keystrokes

00:19:30because as I've seen throughout my life and loves if you have the spark it's undeniable

00:19:44okay little lord fontal royal pain in my butt let's see what you got

00:19:55hi oh my goodness I'm so sorry it's fine it's no problem

00:20:13I'm benjamin uh benjamin bratcha so lovely to meet you it's nice to meet you too

00:20:19uh please

00:20:20oh thank you

00:20:23uh please

00:20:29thank you

00:20:33uh

00:20:40can i just say you look really great this evening thanks again uh so uh do you like jazz

00:20:54uh you know when the mood strikes

00:20:58your hair is especially wonderful is there a specific hairdresser you use

00:21:08can i ask what you're looking at nothing

00:21:11oh you made notes

00:21:14they're icebreakers it just well I mean sometimes I feel so nervous and then I get

00:21:21you know I stumble I ramble I say all kinds of absurd things and I just don't

00:21:25let's take a deep breath together come on it'll be fine

00:21:27okay all right so this is not a bad idea but maybe memorize some of them and probably some

00:21:35better ones like what you know just a little more natural um okay pretend that I'm not someone

00:21:42you're trying to impress and that I'm just one of your friends what would you ask me

00:21:46can you believe the latest nascar rankings not sure I would leave with that uh okay uh what

00:21:53what was your uh what was your school locker like in school

00:22:00was it really that bad he had a cheat sheet I mean that's cute no they weren't even good

00:22:10questions one of them was if you could be any kind of animal what would it be

00:22:12oh well that's easy you've always wanted to be a panda true but it was really awkward nance

00:22:18honestly I just don't get it you go on the internet and you research great date questions

00:22:23and the best you can come up with is what kind of animal would you be I mean I just feel like

00:22:27he's not really he has no drive you know it's like you're putting his effort in but then what

00:22:32are you talking nancy uh yeah yeah very interesting uh panda yeah sure got it uh-huh you weren't

00:22:44listening I'm sorry Charlie just came in for his costume fitting he looks just like mr knightley

00:22:51and I was briefly um overcome how's that going I don't know I mean I thought it was going really

00:22:59well but after our first official date he just completely ghosted me he hasn't answered a text

00:23:06or call and he hasn't said anything at rehearsal I mean do you think it's some kind of game

00:23:10do you think he has any real potential oh yeah

00:23:21hello ah how was date number one I think you found my soulmate really yeah he's a writer too

00:23:32does your nail lady treat you well what's in your fridge right now are drafts too tall

00:23:39did he write these yep oh god it was such a good match on paper

00:23:44that's what I keep telling you you can't predict these things with bleeps and bloops ones and zeros

00:23:49so I guess no second date for mr. Benjamin plus if I don't have the spark it's a waste of time

00:23:55speaking of which you're single obviously why is that oh well that is complicated you're a matchmaker

00:24:01I'm sure you have your own algorithms that you could plug into your foolproof software

00:24:04yeah well I've been busy and uh I think too many people look for happiness in a partner

00:24:09you gotta find happiness within yourself and then find someone to share that with

00:24:12call that to my mother oh mine too if you're up to her I would be living the high life in

00:24:18Silicon Valley married by now huh don't write that down relax I'm a professional do you think part

00:24:26of what you're doing here is to prove her wrong I don't think anyone's proven Genevique gets

00:24:30speedwebster wrong at anything but certainly don't write that down

00:24:33I hope that is my daily reminder to get some cardio in you want to join

00:24:41no I'm not the one that needs to work off that stack of waffles

00:24:44okay so you don't run you don't lift weights you don't

00:24:48aquasize what do you what do you do no I don't aquasize

00:24:52do you play any sports at all

00:24:54well

00:24:56not sure this counts as a sport how dare you

00:25:05hey my favorite niece your only niece you got me there this is my uncle sal

00:25:10joseph webster pleasure to meet you likewise joe so who's this guy a new date

00:25:15the opposite actually he's trying to steal my job

00:25:17to be clear I'm not really trying you'd know it if I was trying

00:25:20it's just a little playful banjo do you not have banjo

00:25:23he and my aunt mimi own the place yeah when she first moved to the city we let

00:25:27her stay in the apartment above the alley it was my first home when I felt

00:25:30lost and alone in the big city stop it katie

00:25:32you're still on me back ramp by the way you're never getting it

00:25:36so we gonna gab all day you guys uh want to hit some pins

00:25:39you

00:25:53can you keep the stretching to a minimum you're embarrassing me

00:25:59it's important to keep the muscles loose

00:26:01I think I've established that I'm already quite a competitor

00:26:03I'm not gonna go easy on you

00:26:05I'd be disappointed if you did

00:26:06I've got to warn you I was quite the bocce ball roller in my day

00:26:10yeah my niece is pretty good too

00:26:14you know

00:26:15or a girl

00:26:23just FYI Joseph uh that's uh for a girl crack always adds about 20 miles an hour to her ball

00:26:35all right Slake you're up

00:26:38you're gonna bowl or are you trying to bore the pins until they fall over

00:26:49there

00:26:57ouch

00:27:05oh are you not amused huh you don't look amused

00:27:19Can't do this.

00:27:42Joseph?

00:27:45We need 89 points to win. That's three strikes in a row.

00:27:48Yeah, I know. Thank you.

00:27:49It's called a turkey. You know that, right?

00:27:51Odd, but okay.

00:27:55How rare is a turkey in bowling?

00:27:56Very.

00:27:57Good.

00:28:09Twan.

00:28:11That's twan.

00:28:12Twan.

00:28:19So that was two?

00:28:21Yeah, yeah. One more.

00:28:23That's where I'll show. That was two?

00:28:25You counting?

00:28:27Is that two? All right.

00:28:29All right.

00:28:31How do you like turkey?

00:28:45Turkey!

00:28:47That's the turkey!

00:28:49I'm an actor. I need my phone. I've been cut off for over a week now. I had to use a pay phone to call my agent. You know how hard those are to find?

00:29:07Uh, I'll call you back.

00:29:11Hi! How are ya?

00:29:13Hi! How are ya? I'm really looking forward to getting this up on its feet with ya.

00:29:17Oh yeah, me too.

00:29:21Okay, I'm just gonna come out and ask...

00:29:25Are you ghosting me?

00:29:26What?

00:29:27It's just you haven't responded to any of my texts or calls lately.

00:29:30Oh, so you messaged me?

00:29:32Uh, yeah.

00:29:33A bunch.

00:29:34Oh, uh, I'm sorry. It's just I, um...

00:29:38I lost my phone?

00:29:39Oh, why didn't you just say?

00:29:41Yeah, I don't know. After what you said about the whole no dating co-stars thing, I thought maybe you changed your mind and I didn't want to assume that you sent me a message.

00:29:48And you didn't bring up the date during rehearsal, so I didn't want to press the matter.

00:29:51That's why I didn't say anything either.

00:29:53So you didn't change your mind?

00:29:55No, no. I had such a good time.

00:29:57Me too. Jeez. I should have just told you.

00:30:00Well, we can talk more after rehearsal. Maybe grab a drink?

00:30:03Yeah, that'd be great.

00:30:05Okay.

00:30:06I'll see you on stage.

00:30:07Okay.

00:30:15No, it's fine. It's a popular time of year, I understand.

00:30:18Thanks.

00:30:19Oh, another letdown.

00:30:21I don't think I'm ever gonna find a place for my aunt and uncle's anniversary party.

00:30:24Hey, did you try Giorgino?

00:30:25It was my first call. It's the perfect venue and booked solid for the next decade.

00:30:29We'll find somewhere. Don't worry, I'm sure of it.

00:30:31I hope so.

00:30:35Tap dancing?

00:30:36No.

00:30:37Then spit it out.

00:30:38Okay.

00:30:39He is not ghosting me. It was a miscommunication. He just lost his phone.

00:30:43And we're going on another date.

00:30:46Woo!

00:30:47How about you? Any more lined up?

00:30:48Seven more failed dates to go, then I went and get the conical job I thought I already had.

00:30:52I'm meeting with Joseph shortly to get the deets on Mr. Wrong number two.

00:30:55Hmm.

00:30:56Hey, so maybe it's just me, but this Joseph seems, um, interesting.

00:31:01Hey, so maybe it's just me, but this Joseph seems, um, interesting. No?

00:31:06If by interesting you mean arrogant and competitive, then yeah.

00:31:09Yeah, it sounds like someone else I know.

00:31:11Mm-hmm.

00:31:12To be fair, we got a little sidetracked and wound up going bowling last night,

00:31:15and he was actually pretty good.

00:31:16You only take the special ones bowling.

00:31:19It wasn't like that.

00:31:20Who won?

00:31:21He did.

00:31:22No way.

00:31:24I know.

00:31:25But, like, I let him win.

00:31:27Oh, yeah, of course you did.

00:31:39Yee-haw.

00:31:47No late afternoon waffle pick-me-up?

00:31:48Um, no.

00:31:49Decided to cut back.

00:31:51So, I've been thinking.

00:31:53Say hell freezes over and you actually win this competition and find my true love.

00:31:58Do you really think you have what it takes to write a daily column?

00:32:00Of course.

00:32:01I deal with relationships all the time.

00:32:02You see, I really care about the people I help,

00:32:04and if the unthinkable happens and you get the job, I need to know that you're up to it.

00:32:07I think I can provide some valuable insight.

00:32:09Yeah.

00:32:10Well, let's test that.

00:32:11Dear Kate, I've been dating my best friend for three years and last Christmas he proposed.

00:32:15It was at a family gathering, so I felt I couldn't say no,

00:32:17but now a few months later I'm wondering if I made the right choice.

00:32:19I love him, but I'm worried that he might be my best friend and not the love of my life.

00:32:22How can I be sure?

00:32:23Go.

00:32:24Go? Go? Go what? What are we doing?

00:32:26This is the biggest part of my job. How would you respond to her?

00:32:30Go what? What are we doing?

00:32:31This is the biggest part of my job. How would you respond to her?

00:32:34I know I would, um...

00:32:36Uh-huh.

00:32:37Uh, no, no, okay. Look, um...

00:32:39I would say that it's completely normal to feel nervous about a life-changing decision,

00:32:42but if this person is your best friend, then you tell them your concerns.

00:32:46That's what they're there for. Communication is key.

00:32:49Beginner's life.

00:32:50Oh! Ah!

00:32:52Okay, don't throw your back out.

00:32:54And I would add that part of the reason I developed this technology was to remove doubts, just like this.

00:32:58Well, so far you're batting zero.

00:33:00Baseball terminology.

00:33:01Maybe.

00:33:02Well, I've tweaked the algorithm, broadened the search, and found someone that I think will make me most valuable player.

00:33:07Okay.

00:33:08How do you feel about country music?

00:33:10About country music.

00:33:11Oh my gosh, I am so sorry that...

00:33:12Did you just slap your thigh?

00:33:13I didn't think anyone actually ever did that. Is that really a thing, too?

00:33:29Oh.

00:33:30Only if we're really happy.

00:33:32Oh.

00:33:33Honestly, when I walked in and saw the cowboy hat, I was kind of dreading this, but I'm having a really good time.

00:33:41Well, if you'll excuse me, I'll need to use a little cowboy shirt.

00:33:53Hey, you.

00:33:54Now, where were we?

00:33:56Oh, before I forget, the waiter came by and told me that you had a phone call.

00:33:59Isn't the service here terrific?

00:34:01It certainly is.

00:34:02Your wife called.

00:34:06Your wife called.

00:34:07Let me see if I got this right.

00:34:08Your daughter has been sent home sick from school, so please pick up some chicken soup on the way home from your work meeting.

00:34:13Because we all know that the most important part of curing a sickness is to stay hydrated.

00:34:26Hello.

00:34:27Wow.

00:34:28You look amazing.

00:34:29How'd the date go?

00:34:30Great.

00:34:31He was married.

00:34:32What?

00:34:33Yeah.

00:34:34Oh, God.

00:34:35Kate, I'm so sorry.

00:34:36I had no idea.

00:34:37I think your algorithm needs an algorithm.

00:34:39Okay.

00:34:40Aside from the whole marriage part, was it a good match?

00:34:41Yeah.

00:34:42Obviously, he's an idiot and he's blacklisted from now on, but it's clear I'm on the right path.

00:34:45Aw.

00:34:46So, do you like sleep here or...?

00:34:47No.

00:34:48Of course not.

00:34:49But it is open 24 hours.

00:34:50Can I get you coffee?

00:34:51Apology waffle?

00:34:52I'm good.

00:34:53You know, I've been doing some background research in my own research and I'm doing some background

00:34:54stuff.

00:34:55I'm good.

00:34:56You know, you know.

00:34:57I've been doing some background research, like I'm doing my house.

00:34:58What about you?

00:34:59You're having some background work in my house.

00:35:00I'm .

00:35:02so do you like sleep here or no of course not but it is open 24 hours can i get you coffee

00:35:11apology waffle i'm good you know i've been doing some background reading on your family

00:35:16oh we are fantastic aren't we yes you are and you weren't kidding about legacy there are some

00:35:21amazing stories in there which means my part of the competition is shaping up quite nicely

00:35:26we are still on the fall tomorrow yeah yeah so try and get some sleep well do and kate i really am sorry

00:35:36i'll make it up to you

00:35:39hey nancy what's up georgino is available what how i put your name on the wait list with zero hope

00:36:03but the manager just called me and said that somebody canceled their event so get down there

00:36:07with the deposit and we are in oh you are so awesome okay i'm gonna head there now and give

00:36:12them a check and sign the agreement yes oh nance i gotta go love you hello hey uh just checking in

00:36:20how's the profile going oh great i'm almost done and i think you're gonna love it

00:36:24oh um you know what i gotta go long story

00:36:28hello hey we're still meeting today right i'm at the diner

00:36:33oh i gotta cancel uh i've got my dates to go over okay well meet me at geordino in 15 minutes

00:36:38hello well hello darling how did you get this number tear it up shred it tear it up again

00:36:47and then burn it

00:36:48don't worry about it nice place it's the perfect place so what's going on here well nothing now

00:37:08i've been searching the city for a special place to throw my aunt and uncle a surprise anniversary party

00:37:12unthinkable happened and this place had a cancellation so what's the problem

00:37:16the additional cost for short notice changeover of staff

00:37:20last minute booking fee and a 25 percent customary search charge

00:37:23can you really put a price on happiness

00:37:25nice

00:37:27can you really put a price on happiness

00:37:31nice yes you can

00:37:34better leave before he adds a few more zeros

00:37:37uh look i know you've probably checked out all sorts of places but

00:37:41pretty good at research maybe i can give you a hand

00:37:44you do that for me

00:37:46yeah why not

00:37:47okay well maybe having someone make some choices for me isn't as bad as it sounds

00:37:52then it is the least i can do after the whole merry cowboy incident

00:37:55right you did by chance give that rodeo rider my number did you

00:37:59i did problem

00:38:00what were you thinking

00:38:01well if i can't find you and date

00:38:07at least i can help you find a baby

00:38:09thanks

00:38:10so you want to go discuss the next candidates for your dates

00:38:13i've got some great ones lined up

00:38:14you know i'm not really in the mood right now

00:38:16do you think we can reschedule

00:38:17okay well how about a small background on your stunning profile on me then

00:38:22take a brain check on that too

00:38:23oh yeah literally

00:38:24yeah

00:38:25yeah

00:38:26you know i'm starting to think that you don't actually want to finish this thing

00:38:29and just fancy hanging out with me

00:38:31you wish

00:38:31no i um

00:38:33i just need to be alone for a bit

00:38:36yes okay

00:38:38bye

00:38:39bye

00:39:06everything okay kiddo

00:39:07fine just kind of bowl out a few issues that's all

00:39:11can i help

00:39:19do you think i'm too picky

00:39:22nothing wrong with being picky

00:39:24really

00:39:25okay what about when it comes to say

00:39:27planning something special

00:39:29chasing your dream career

00:39:30or finding a relationship that matters in life

00:39:33sorry are we still talking about bowling here

00:39:34i could go either way

00:39:36just give me a hint

00:39:36i'm just starting to wonder

00:39:39i mean i keep telling people that once they find the spark it's undeniable

00:39:43but how can i say that

00:39:44when i haven't found it yet

00:39:45this makes me feel like a fraud

00:39:47nobody talks about my needs like that

00:39:49don't exactly have the best track record

00:39:52and i tried so hard in my last relationship

00:39:55even though i knew it wasn't right

00:39:56since then it's just been bad date after bad date

00:39:58what happens when something comes along

00:40:01that doesn't quite line up with everything you believed

00:40:05you've been wrong about the spark

00:40:06maybe i should be more opened options

00:40:08you've been wrong about the spark

00:40:10maybe i should be more opened options

00:40:12you remember when we first started thinking about a custom ball for you

00:40:15all the different styles we tried out

00:40:17weights designs hole placements

00:40:20i don't really think that compares

00:40:22it does it does

00:40:23i've never known anybody to be so picky initially

00:40:25about you know a bowling ball

00:40:27but you tried out different things

00:40:29you were open to options

00:40:30and when you finally weighed in on all the options

00:40:34the ball you picked

00:40:36was perfect

00:40:38was wasn't it

00:40:41once you know

00:40:43you know

00:40:43what

00:40:45give it a whirl

00:40:46that's what i'm talking about right there

00:40:59so no news on the soap opera

00:41:04yeah i'm not being impatient

00:41:06look i just really need the money

00:41:07there's got to be something

00:41:08i'll do anything

00:41:09oh

00:41:11hey

00:41:11is everything okay

00:41:12yeah everything is perfect

00:41:14now that you're here

00:41:15you know if there's something wrong

00:41:17you can tell me

00:41:17everything's fine honestly

00:41:19i know how tough this job can be

00:41:22okay i was on the verge of quitting last year

00:41:24you gotta keep the faith

00:41:26everything's gonna work out

00:41:27okay no matter how desperate things get

00:41:29or how behind you are on your rent

00:41:30or your cell phone bill

00:41:31or just trying to figure out

00:41:32where your next dollar is gonna come from

00:41:33you know

00:41:33charlie are you sure that everything's okay

00:41:36everything's fine

00:41:38it's just it's hard to imagine you giving up acting

00:41:42when you never would have met

00:41:43you're such a charmer

00:41:46hello

00:41:57working hard or hardly working

00:42:00oh hilarious

00:42:01did you write that

00:42:01i did

00:42:02yeah

00:42:03yeah

00:42:03you know what else i did

00:42:04i went and checked out some of the places you suggested

00:42:07one of them was almost perfect

00:42:08good

00:42:08almost

00:42:09there was a construction site out front

00:42:11and i could barely hurt myself thing

00:42:12well we're not gonna give up that easy

00:42:14come on

00:42:15i'm not gonna bite

00:42:16we are gonna find you

00:42:19a venue

00:42:20okay

00:42:22all right

00:42:24now uh

00:42:25this one

00:42:26i went to a launch party for a fashion line

00:42:28that's where i met your cowboy friend

00:42:30ugh

00:42:31yeah

00:42:31place looks great though

00:42:33i'm open to options

00:42:36okay

00:42:36uh

00:42:37this one's beautiful

00:42:38beautiful decor

00:42:39a decent price

00:42:40but um

00:42:41oh no

00:42:42no your cousin jean and a bad hip

00:42:44they're not gonna like

00:42:44going up these stairs

00:42:45so this place is out

00:42:47you remember that

00:42:49yeah

00:42:50of course

00:42:51oh i didn't think you listened to me ramble

00:42:53kidding

00:42:54my coffee and waffle get together

00:42:56is a high night of my day

00:42:57oh i didn't think you listened to me ramble

00:43:02kidding

00:43:03my coffee and waffle get together

00:43:04is a high night of my day

00:43:05okay

00:43:07i'm

00:43:08i'm just gonna send you a list of these

00:43:09uh

00:43:09obviously they're not gonna be as good as jean-o

00:43:11but

00:43:11seems like you are in need

00:43:13thanks

00:43:14i really appreciate it

00:43:16i've got a

00:43:21bunch of

00:43:22potential dates to go over too

00:43:23i've got a

00:43:24great feeling about these guys

00:43:25and i have a lot to live up to

00:43:27i mean just because

00:43:30you know there's so many great guys

00:43:32in this city

00:43:33it's a big turn of phrase

00:43:34hi

00:43:35can i have a coffee please

00:43:36thank you

00:43:37so is this your first time

00:43:51Hello, Glenn.

00:44:17Great. Have you got anything for me on that profile piece? I'm kind of under the gun here.

00:44:21Mm-hmm. I'm almost done, I swear.

00:44:23And what about the competition? I'm gonna need the winner to start next week.

00:44:27Right. He still has two dates left to find my match.

00:44:30And?

00:44:31And I guess we'll just have to see how it plays out.

00:44:33All right. Keep me informed.

00:44:43Hiya.

00:44:44Hey, I hate to bother you, but do you have any news on my next date?

00:44:49Hey, I hate to bother you, but do you have any news on my next date?

00:44:53Glenn's hounded me for an update.

00:44:55Yeah, he just gave me the gears, too.

00:44:57Well?

00:44:58Uh, not yet, but soon.

00:45:00Are you okay? You seem stressed.

00:45:02Yeah, of course I'm stressed. I've only got two dates to go and my software's not finding a match. I mean, what am I missing?

00:45:07Well, maybe I'm lying.

00:45:08There's no pride in winning if you don't do it right.

00:45:11You know me so well.

00:45:13Yeah, well, I've got detailed files.

00:45:16Okay, bye.

00:45:29Mother! I wasn't expecting you!

00:45:32I can see that.

00:45:33What a pleasant surprise.

00:45:35I thought you might need the old-fashioned touch to put this job competition thing over the line.

00:45:39Oh, that's so sweet, but I've got all the dates I need to see this through.

00:45:42Oh.

00:45:43I called in the last of my favours to make sure the job was yours. Instead, you allow a total stranger to compete with you.

00:45:49Oh, she's not some stranger. And I'll figure this out. I'm so close.

00:45:53I'm certain you believe that. However, this has to be a success. So I'm taking over operations.

00:45:58Mother, I can do this if you just trust me.

00:46:02Now, this software you have, it contains everything about this woman. Correct?

00:46:07Now, this software you have, it contains everything about this woman. Correct? Her likes, her dislikes, her passions.

00:46:12Well, yeah.

00:46:13Good. Then we will create a perfect match.

00:46:16What?

00:46:17Well, I've already been in touch with an actor, and with your detailed information, we will create her perfect match.

00:46:23Well, you can't trick her. That's immoral. It goes completely against my integrity.

00:46:27Oh, really? You're the one who agreed to this foolish competition. Look, you have done your best and been found wanting.

00:46:33And if we fail, then the business, our income, and the family legacy are all ruined. Do you want that on your conscience?

00:46:41No, but if you just give me a little more time.

00:46:44I've arranged for an actor to meet you tomorrow. You're going to use all the information you have to create a perfect date.

00:46:49She only needs to believe it until the job is secure. Understood?

00:46:54Yes. Yeah.

00:46:57Oh, excuse me. Tea, uh, milk, no sugar. Thank you.

00:47:01So, uh, one tea. Milk, no sugar.

00:47:05I hope one of these venues works out. Joseph really went the extra mile to find them.

00:47:09Joseph this, Joseph that. Why don't you just ask him out already?

00:47:11What? No.

00:47:12Why not? I mean, you took him bowling. I don't think he realizes how lucky he is.

00:47:16I gotta say, it feels great having a boyfriend.

00:47:19Wait, are you official now?

00:47:20Yeah.

00:47:21Jump in. The water's fine.

00:47:23I'm so happy for you. When can I meet him?

00:47:25Soon, I hope, but right now we have a venue to find. Okay, let's go.

00:47:30You have a boyfriend? I have a boyfriend.

00:47:35Hey, are you Joseph?

00:47:37He must be Charlie. Yeah, I spoke with your mother.

00:47:40Hey, are you Joseph?

00:47:43He must be Charlie.

00:47:44Yeah, I spoke with your mother.

00:47:46You're a bit short. She turns like a taller man.

00:47:48Well, I'm an actor. I could, uh, just act taller.

00:47:53Sit down. Yeah.

00:47:54We've got work to do.

00:47:55So, what do you think? I think we've seen five places today and none of them work.

00:48:00No, what about the Fifth Avenue place?

00:48:02There were no windows.

00:48:03The one on the Upper East Side?

00:48:04Pretty sure I saw a rat in the corner.

00:48:06I mean, that last place was okay. And it's available.

00:48:09Yeah.

00:48:11Should we book it?

00:48:12A party's in two days. I don't think we have a choice.

00:48:14We can make it work. We just need the right decorations.

00:48:17A few balloons here and there. Some garlands. It'll be beautiful. I swear.

00:48:21I swear.

00:48:22Okay.

00:48:23Yeah.

00:48:24Did I ever tell you you're my hero?

00:48:26Not enough if I'm being honest.

00:48:28Okay, just to be clear, I do not prove this.

00:48:30Yeah, no judgment. I just really need the money.

00:48:32Right.

00:48:33Your name is David Steer.

00:48:36Okay.

00:48:37This is a list of your characteristics, interests, and traits.

00:48:40Right.

00:48:41What am I doing?

00:48:43I need you to memorize this information, internalize it, become this character, and then I want you to go on one date as this character.

00:48:49Oh, but I have a girlfriend.

00:48:51That's perfect.

00:48:52Okay.

00:48:54Look, I just need this woman, Kate, to feel like she's met her perfect match.

00:48:58That she feels she has the spark.

00:49:00Wow, that's a lot of pressure.

00:49:02Yeah, tell me about it.

00:49:03Can we rehearse?

00:49:07Can we rehearse?

00:49:08Rehearse what?

00:49:09Well, I need to rehearse so I can really embody the character, you know?

00:49:13How do you rehearse at the date?

00:49:16What do you want me to...

00:49:18Oh, you just say from the top.

00:49:20From the top.

00:49:21From the top.

00:49:22You must be Kate.

00:49:23Wow, you look sensational.

00:49:25I'm David Steer.

00:49:26Pleasure to meet you.

00:49:27No, well, no.

00:49:28Hold on.

00:49:29Why are you copying my accent?

00:49:30I'm not copying your accent.

00:49:31I'm simply speaking in my normal voice.

00:49:33Oh, this is off-putting.

00:49:34Okay.

00:49:35This isn't going to work if you don't play along.

00:49:38You have to be her.

00:49:39I'm so sorry.

00:49:40This is not what I normally do.

00:49:42Just give it a try.

00:49:43So lovely...

00:49:44No, no.

00:49:45So lovely to meet you, David.

00:49:46My name is Kate.

00:49:47You as well.

00:49:48So, Kate, tell me about yourself.

00:49:49Well, I am a writer.

00:49:50I run a dating blog called The Love Spark.

00:49:51I give relationship advice.

00:49:52Ah, yes.

00:49:53I'm a big fan.

00:49:54Must be an extremely rewarding job.

00:49:55It is.

00:49:56I love it.

00:49:57What do you do?

00:49:58Oh, I'm a doctor.

00:49:59I've spent several years overseas with the Red Cross,

00:50:00lending my services to the needy.

00:50:01So, why did you bring me to a diner for our first date?

00:50:04Well, uh, uh, cause...

00:50:05No, no.

00:50:06It's too slow, mate.

00:50:07Come on.

00:50:08Come on.

00:50:09Sorry.

00:50:10Back to the top.

00:50:11You must be Kate.

00:50:12Wow.

00:50:13You look so cute.

00:50:14You look so cute.

00:50:15You look so cute.

00:50:16You look so cute.

00:50:17You look so cute.

00:50:18You look so cute.

00:50:19You look so cute.

00:50:20You look so cute.

00:50:21You look so cute.

00:50:22You look so cute.

00:50:23You look so cute.

00:50:24You look so cute.

00:50:26Wow.

00:50:27You look sensational.

00:50:28I'm David Sear.

00:50:29Pleasure to meet you.

00:50:30Lovely to meet you.

00:50:31Why did you bring me to a diner for our date?

00:50:32Oh, it's simply just a meeting spot.

00:50:34I'm not a fan of eating on a first date.

00:50:36I was going to suggest a what, perhaps?

00:50:38Sounds right up my alley.

00:50:39Tell me, are you a family man?

00:50:40Oh, more than anything.

00:50:41They're a constant source of inspiration that I owe them everything.

00:50:44Now, if we were to play a game, would you let me win?

00:50:47Oh, of course not.

00:50:48Cause that would've ruined the fun playing.

00:50:50Okay.

00:50:51Let's talk personal choices.

00:50:52Are you a doer or a thinker?

00:50:53Okay.

00:50:54Sorry.

00:50:55Don't want to ruin the floor or anything, but it feels more like an interrogation than

00:50:57a date.

00:50:58No, I just, I need you to internalize all of this information.

00:51:01And do we really need the accent?

00:51:03Oh, but it's so charming.

00:51:05Okay.

00:51:06Now you're just making fun of me.

00:51:07Also, it's a quality that she enjoys.

00:51:09We can find another act.

00:51:10I can use it.

00:51:11Hmm.

00:51:12Oh God, it's Kate.

00:51:17Hide.

00:51:18Hide.

00:51:19Hello.

00:51:20Hey.

00:51:21How are you doing?

00:51:22Hi.

00:51:23Good to see you.

00:51:24Fine.

00:51:25Are you okay?

00:51:26Yeah.

00:51:27Good.

00:51:28Good.

00:51:29Great.

00:51:30Yeah.

00:51:31Why wouldn't I be?

00:51:32Okay.

00:51:33Well, I'm actually here.

00:51:34And feel free to say no, but I was wondering if you wanted to come to the anniversary party

00:51:38this weekend.

00:51:39Really?

00:51:40Yeah.

00:51:41You've just been such a big help.

00:51:43And I'd like to have you around.

00:51:46Okay.

00:51:47Well, if you put it that way, I'd love to.

00:51:50Great.

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

00:51:52Gotta go.

00:51:53Many balloons to buy.

00:51:54Okay.

00:51:55Um.

00:51:56Yes?

00:51:57I've got a date for you.

00:52:00Oh, okay.

00:52:02Yeah.

00:52:03I just found a new match.

00:52:04Really excited about this one.

00:52:05I think I've finally figured it out.

00:52:07And when is it?

00:52:09Tonight?

00:52:10It's a little last minute, but I guess I can make it work.

00:52:16Text me the details.

00:52:19Okay.

00:52:20Cheers.

00:52:21Alright.

00:52:22Treat and call at 8.

00:52:39Hello.

00:52:40You must be Kate.

00:52:43Wow.

00:52:44You look sensational.

00:52:46I'm David Sear.

00:52:47It's a pleasure to meet you.

00:52:49Lovely to meet you, David.

00:52:50Not too bad yourself.

00:52:52Hmm.

00:52:53Flattery.

00:52:54We'll get you everywhere.

00:52:55I agree.

00:52:56So there's a great Thai place nearby.

00:52:58You want to grab some dinner?

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

00:53:01Shall we have a straw first?

00:53:02That'd be nice.

00:53:03I really do love this city, but I don't think I'll quite get over the scale of it.

00:53:10I found it a little overwhelming at first.

00:53:12Me too.

00:53:13I don't think I barely would have left my apartment if it wasn't for my uncle.

00:53:17He drove a cab and helped me find my feet.

00:53:20Don't know what I would have done without him.

00:53:22I had a similar thing.

00:53:23My Uncle Sal has a bowling alley and he kind of took me in.

00:53:26Really?

00:53:27Yeah.

00:53:28I'm more of a bocce bowl man myself.

00:53:30Well, the skills do translate.

00:53:33Trust me.

00:53:34Really?

00:53:35Hmm.

00:53:39So, what's the worst thing you've ever done?

00:53:42The worst thing?

00:53:43It's a first date.

00:53:44You're going to be giving your best impression, which you are.

00:53:47We're having a good time.

00:53:48But I think we should balance things out.

00:53:50I don't think I should say.

00:53:51It must be juicy then.

00:53:53Well, how about you go first?

00:53:55Okay.

00:53:56I poisoned a girl.

00:54:01I poisoned a girl.

00:54:03Okay.

00:54:04I'm out.

00:54:05No, I was six.

00:54:07It was revenge against a bully.

00:54:08Oh, okay.

00:54:09I took my milk from recess and kept it in my bag unopened for like a week.

00:54:13What?

00:54:14Eventually it turned.

00:54:15And then one recess I took my milk that had gone rotten and switched it with her milk.

00:54:20You're kidding.

00:54:21The look on her face when she took that first wig.

00:54:23It was glorious.

00:54:24I don't know if I should be scared or impressed.

00:54:28Why not both?

00:54:29I guess I could.

00:54:32Oh, gosh.

00:54:33Is that the time?

00:54:34I have a big day of prep tomorrow.

00:54:35I really should get going.

00:54:37Really?

00:54:38Yeah.

00:54:39Time flies, huh?

00:54:41I've been on so many of these dates recently that it started to feel like work, you know?

00:54:45Really?

00:54:46Yeah.

00:54:47But this has been, this has been effortless.

00:54:49I had a great time.

00:54:51Lucky number seven.

00:54:52Oh, my favorite number.

00:54:53Your great date, Joseph.

00:54:55Oh, it's David.

00:54:56Oh, my.

00:54:57I am so sorry.

00:54:58No, it's, it's.

00:54:59It's just that the accent, it kind of threw me.

00:55:01Of course.

00:55:02It's fine.

00:55:03Yes.

00:55:04I'm gonna go before I put my foot in my mouth.

00:55:05We'll do this again.

00:55:06I can't wait.

00:55:07Bye, David.

00:55:09Bye.

00:55:10Bye.

00:55:23That seemed to go well, right?

00:55:24I thought I told you to drop the accent.

00:55:26Yeah, but I kind of just went with it, you know?

00:55:28Wanted to stay in the moment.

00:55:29You did wonderful, the young man.

00:55:32We may salvage this yet, don't you think, Joseph?

00:55:34Does she want to see you again?

00:55:35I mean, she suggested it, but that's not happening.

00:55:38Of course not.

00:55:40I'm still getting paid, though, right?

00:55:42Of course.

00:55:43We'll drop a check for you in the post tomorrow.

00:55:45Oh, I'm more of a cash man, if you don't mind dropping it off at the theatre tomorrow.

00:55:49Yeah.

00:55:50Great.

00:55:54See you tomorrow.

00:55:55Nice fellow.

00:55:57Yeah.

00:56:06No luck tonight, huh?

00:56:08In every possible way.

00:56:10Look, Joseph, I know she's got a tough exterior, you know, but she's a real sweetheart underneath.

00:56:18Don't let her scare you away.

00:56:20I mean, once she likes you, she'll like you for real.

00:56:23I don't know about that.

00:56:25Well, we'll see.

00:56:27Cheers.

00:56:28Cheers.

00:56:29Cheers.

00:56:36Dear readers, this is hard to admit, but I may have been wrong.

00:56:41Joseph Webster and his modern approach to matchmaking may be the real thing after all.

00:56:45I have to admit that the journey I was assigned to and its final destination produced a result that I never would have expected.

00:57:02Well, hello.

00:57:03Hello, lady.

00:57:04Good day, Seth.

00:57:06How was it?

00:57:07It was what?

00:57:08Oh, your gig last night.

00:57:10Some immersive reality theatre thing, right?

00:57:12Oh, right. Yeah.

00:57:13It was immersive.

00:57:14All right.

00:57:15Oh, okay.

00:57:16Will you be doing any more?

00:57:17Oh, no.

00:57:18I think it was just a one-off thing.

00:57:20Oh, you found your phone.

00:57:21Yeah, I did.

00:57:22Who's that?

00:57:23Oh, it's nobody.

00:57:24Well, listen, I'm glad it was a one-off because we open in a week and we really need to focus.

00:57:30I think this could be really special.

00:57:33The show or us?

00:57:36Both, but I meant the show specifically.

00:57:39No offense.

00:57:40Could really do with a hit.

00:57:41Yeah.

00:57:42The money.

00:57:43Tell me about it.

00:57:44Maybe we should ease off on the fancy restaurants for a while.

00:57:47Sure.

00:57:48I'm a pretty good cook.

00:57:49Now you're talking.

00:57:50When do you try my mac and cheese?

00:57:52It's amazing.

00:57:53Look, I'm not too big to admit this.

00:57:58David was actually a guy named Charlie.

00:58:01We engineered him to be a perfect match.

00:58:03But when I saw how much fun you were having, I realized how jealous I was.

00:58:07How that should have been me.

00:58:09I know things are complicated and we've got this dumb competition, but I think you might feel the same way.

00:58:15Am I right?

00:58:17Okay, I'll send you a cup of coffee.

00:58:18Talking to the help again.

00:58:19Look, this isn't right.

00:58:20This is a success.

00:58:21She is besotted, which is all that matters.

00:58:22It's the perfect way to launch in the US.

00:58:23And whether your little bit of tech works or not, we'll be inundated with offers.

00:58:24But it's not fair to Kate.

00:58:25Look, I've got to tell her the truth.

00:58:26And what good will that do?

00:58:27Do you think she'll still respect you?

00:58:33This isn't right.

00:58:36This is a success.

00:58:38She is besotted, which is all that matters.

00:58:41It's the perfect way to launch in the US,

00:58:43and whether you're a little bit of tech works or not,

00:58:45we'll be inundated with offers.

00:58:47But it's not fair to Kate.

00:58:49Look, I've got to tell her the truth.

00:58:50And what good will that do?

00:58:52Do you think she'll still respect you?

00:58:55Do you think matchmaking is about love?

00:58:58Don't be so naive.

00:58:59It's about circumstance, about needs.

00:59:02It's about finding the right suitor

00:59:04to advance your social standing,

00:59:06to increase your wealth.

00:59:07Marrying well has never had anything to do with love.

00:59:11But my software could change all of that.

00:59:13Joseph, darling, the deed is done.

00:59:16Be grateful for my help.

00:59:18Go get some hair.

00:59:20And mother?

00:59:22I think it would be best if you weren't here when I return.

00:59:25Joseph?

00:59:28Joseph?

00:59:29Oh, hey, hi.

00:59:30Are you okay?

00:59:31Fine, yeah, no, fine.

00:59:32I just think it's a matter.

00:59:35You good?

00:59:36I'm busy.

00:59:37Still a lot of prep to do for the party.

00:59:39But I was passing by and,

00:59:42while I hate to admit it,

00:59:43David was pretty great.

00:59:45Really?

00:59:46Too soon to say,

00:59:47but I think I felt a hint of a spark.

00:59:50As difficult as this is for me,

00:59:52I'm almost ready to admit defeat.

00:59:55I mean, that's good.

00:59:56It's really good.

00:59:57Good?

00:59:58I mean, that's good.

01:00:01It's really good.

01:00:03Good?

01:00:04That's all you have to say?

01:00:05I was expecting, like, a victory dance or...

01:00:07No, I'm thrilled, honestly.

01:00:09Yeah.

01:00:11Are you sure you're okay?

01:00:12I'm just happy it worked out.

01:00:14That's what this is all about, right?

01:00:15If you have something to say,

01:00:16you can talk to me.

01:00:17I know it's weird with the jaw between us and everything,

01:00:19but I like to think we're close, no?

01:00:22Yeah, it's complicated.

01:00:24What is?

01:00:24It's complicated.

01:00:28No, I just, you know, I gotta run.

01:00:31I really gotta run.

01:00:31I'm so sorry.

01:00:43Hi.

01:00:43Okay, so the guests are all here.

01:00:46The decorations are in your apartment.

01:00:47I've spoken to a florist who's going to do all the table settings.

01:00:50Oh, and my uncle, Raphael,

01:00:51is going to supply a case of premium champagne.

01:00:54Oh, you are amazing.

01:00:55I don't know what I would do without you.

01:00:56Kate, can you please get off your phone?

01:01:00I mean, you meet one cute guy and you turn into a teenager.

01:01:03Uh-huh.

01:01:04Oh, and I've also spoken to the president of the United States.

01:01:08Uh-huh.

01:01:08And he's arranged for the Blue Angels to do flyover.

01:01:11Yeah?

01:01:12Yeah, and he also suggested that we invite, you know,

01:01:14a few aliens just as a kind gesture to all mankind.

01:01:17Great.

01:01:18Kate!

01:01:20I'm sorry.

01:01:22I've been trying to get in touch with Joseph all day

01:01:23and he won't answer.

01:01:24I'm kind of worried about him.

01:01:25Why?

01:01:26He just seemed really off this morning.

01:01:28I mean, the job's practically his.

01:01:29You'd think he'd be thrilled, right?

01:01:31Wait, are you telling me that Mr. Wright might have a little competition?

01:01:38Wait, are you telling me that Mr. Wright might have a little competition?

01:01:42I don't know.

01:01:45I mean, I was thinking about all the things that I really enjoyed about the date.

01:01:48His candor, his confidence, our banter.

01:01:51His accent.

01:01:52Okay, yes, his accent.

01:01:53And I realized that it reminded me of hanging out with Joseph.

01:01:56Is that crazy?

01:01:58If you have the spark, it's undeniable.

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

01:02:03Kate, this is thrilling and I want to keep talking about it in detail,

01:02:06but I'm going to be late for dress rehearsal,

01:02:08so I'm going to call you right after, okay?

01:02:10Okay.

01:02:10Okay, bye.

01:02:11Bye.

01:02:34Where is my party plan notebook?

01:02:37Nancy.

01:02:40Yes, I've figured it out.

01:02:52I've figured it out!

01:02:55Okay.

01:03:04Okay.

01:03:05Okay.

01:03:10Joseph, hi.

01:03:14Where have you been?

01:03:15I've been trying to call you all day.

01:03:16Look, Kate, where are you?

01:03:18I'm just tracking Nancy down.

01:03:19She took my notebook by accident.

01:03:21I'm so sorry to hear that.

01:03:22Listen, I've got something I really need you to see.

01:03:24And I really want to talk to you about something.

01:03:26Listen, I've got to run a quick errand.

01:03:28Why don't you meet me back at the diner once you've got your notebook back?

01:03:31I'll see you soon.

01:03:31Waffle's for everyone!

01:03:37You get a waffle!

01:03:38You get a waffle!

01:03:40You get a...

01:03:40Well, you're okay.

01:03:48Oh, Miss Woodhouse.

01:03:49Mr. Knightley!

01:03:51Um, is that the script we're supposed to be off book?

01:03:53It's my friend's notebook.

01:03:54Oh.

01:03:56Start again?

01:03:57Take it from the top.

01:03:59Oh, shh.

01:04:03Miss Woodhouse?

01:04:04Mr. Knightley!

01:04:06Nancy!

01:04:07Oh, Kate, I took your notebook.

01:04:09I'm so sorry.

01:04:11David?

01:04:12Um...

01:04:13What?

01:04:15David?

01:04:16Um...

01:04:16What?

01:04:17No, this is my boyfriend, Charlie.

01:04:19Charlie, this is my best friend, Kate.

01:04:21This is David, the new guy I went out with last night.

01:04:24What?

01:04:25Okay, listen, I, uh...

01:04:27Charlie...

01:04:27It's not what you think.

01:04:28It was just an acting job.

01:04:29I need the money.

01:04:29And, uh, Nance...

01:04:30Leave me alone, Nancy!

01:04:31I didn't know!

01:04:34Okay, you have two minutes to explain to me what the heck is going on.

01:04:37Why did you lie to me about who you were?

01:04:38Okay, I didn't lie.

01:04:39I was acting.

01:04:40It was just a job.

01:04:40I didn't know who you were.

01:04:42Great.

01:04:42And now Nancy thinks I'm a liar.

01:04:44What do you mean it was a job?

01:04:45I was going to be evicted from my apartment.

01:04:47I would have to leave the city, leave the play, leave Nancy.

01:04:49I didn't have a choice.

01:04:50I don't want to lose her.

01:04:51Okay, well, I don't think you have much say in that anymore.

01:04:54What do you mean it was an acting job?

01:04:55Who hired you?

01:04:56Hey, Charlie.

01:04:57So sorry.

01:04:58I've got your cash.

01:05:03Hey, Charlie.

01:05:04So sorry.

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

01:05:10Care to explain yourself?

01:05:11Look, I didn't want to do this.

01:05:13This wasn't my idea at all.

01:05:14I know how this looks.

01:05:15That's when I started to...

01:05:15But if you just let me explain...

01:05:16I thought that you were...

01:05:17Yeah, I thought we were too, but just give me one moment to explain.

01:05:19Kate, please.

01:05:20Actually, forget it.

01:05:21You've done enough.

01:05:23Oh, come on, Kate.

01:05:27And scene.

01:05:28Brilliant.

01:05:29Is there any other point?

01:05:31I'm still getting paid, right?

01:05:34Yeah.

01:05:50Joseph Webster is a fraud.

01:06:00You ever meet someone and think it was too good to be true?

01:06:02Well, my dearest readers, sometimes it is.

01:06:04Let me tell you a little story about Joseph Webster, so-called matchmaker.

01:06:08And that's why every romantic fairy tale Joseph Webster tries to sell you will always end in bitter heartbreak.

01:06:18That's quite the story.

01:06:19That's quite the story.

01:06:20Sure is, and it's going to be a great first piece of the Chronicle.

01:06:23He cheated.

01:06:23I win.

01:06:24Okay, listen.

01:06:24This is a delicate matter.

01:06:26And the truth.

01:06:27Yeah, but a deal is a deal.

01:06:28He had eight dates to find you a perfect match.

01:06:31And that deal expired when he cheated.

01:06:33He has one date left.

01:06:35You're not serious.

01:06:36After the actor's stunt?

01:06:37Listen, I want you.

01:06:39The owner's still lean to him.

01:06:41You have to see it through for my sake.

01:06:43Great.

01:06:46Okay.

01:06:47Okay.

01:06:48For the record.

01:06:50I think what he did, that was a lousy thing.

01:06:53Then disqualify him and give me the job.

01:06:55One more date.

01:06:57And you're home free.

01:06:58Hey.

01:07:16Okay, I'm so sorry that this happened, but I had no idea he was your boyfriend.

01:07:20If I had even the slightest hint, I would have left immediately.

01:07:23And I can assure you that nothing happened.

01:07:25Not even a handhold.

01:07:25I was hired by Joseph, who used all of my data to create the perfect date for me so he'd win.

01:07:33Okay.

01:07:34I understand that you're not ready to talk about this yet, but for the record, in the brief moment before I realized who he was and I just saw the two of you together,

01:07:41you looked happier than I've ever seen you.

01:07:43You were glowing.

01:07:46I think you should give him a chance to explain.

01:07:50Think about it.

01:07:55Sorry.

01:08:02I'll be out of here in a second.

01:08:03I talked to the understudy.

01:08:04He's good.

01:08:05The show will work.

01:08:06Charlie, I think you should stay.

01:08:10My parents were right.

01:08:11I'm not cut out for this.

01:08:12I would have quit weeks ago if it wasn't for you, but then my agent got me this weird gig.

01:08:15And I needed the money, and I didn't want to do it, but I also didn't want to leave.

01:08:20Turns out you were the only reason I was staying, and I messed that up, too.

01:08:24I'm sorry.

01:08:25I'm not sure I'll be able to forgive you yet, but I know for certain this show will be worse without you in it, so...

01:08:32You have to stay.

01:08:34Okay?

01:08:35Okay.

01:08:35I, uh...

01:08:46You weren't answering your phone.

01:08:49Shocking.

01:08:51So I decided to come here and make an attempt at...

01:08:53Explaining the unforgivable.

01:08:55Okay, well, I don't really have time for this, because it's the party today.

01:08:58You're no longer invited, by the way.

01:09:01Look, look, I just wanted to come by and tell you that you were right.

01:09:04Okay.

01:09:05You know how hard it is for me to admit that?

01:09:08Mm-hmm.

01:09:10Right about what?

01:09:11Why I was doing this.

01:09:13I wanted to act like this was all about helping people, helping them fall in love.

01:09:17And while that's true, the real reason I was doing this is in search of my family's validation.

01:09:23When my mother suggested the actor, I didn't want to do it.

01:09:26It goes completely against everything I stand for.

01:09:29But I was under such pressure to fix this algorithm situation that I went along with it.

01:09:33I'm hoping, at the very least, that you'll understand the lengths people will go to to help their family.

01:09:42Not that that's an excuse.

01:09:44Listen, I'm never going to forgive myself.

01:09:46And I don't expect you to forgive me either.

01:09:47But I just needed to come here and give you an explanation.

01:09:52And to tell you how sorry I really am.

01:09:55Fine.

01:09:56I-I'm not done.

01:10:00I-I'm not done.

01:10:03Please.

01:10:03I know I have no real right to say this, but...

01:10:07Competition's not over yet, is it?

01:10:09I still have one more chance left, right?

01:10:12Despite my better judgment, Glenn agrees.

01:10:15I-I finally figured out what was missing in my code.

01:10:18I really do think I found the right person.

01:10:20So you want to break my heart, lie to me, and steal my job?

01:10:23No, I-I-I don't care about the job.

01:10:25I want you to have the job.

01:10:26Really.

01:10:27You don't care about the job?

01:10:28Not as much as I care about you.

01:10:31Look, please.

01:10:33Kate, please, promise me.

01:10:35You'll be there.

01:10:35I'll send you the details.

01:10:38Guess I don't have a choice.

01:10:40Are you done?

01:10:41I hope I can prove myself with this last date,

01:10:43but it doesn't make up for the lie.

01:10:46I wasn't sure I was going to catch you,

01:10:47so I slipped something under your door.

01:10:51Just consider it a small gesture for my bad behavior.

01:10:58Bye, Kate.

01:11:05Knock, knock.

01:11:19Nancy.

01:11:21Olive Branch.

01:11:22Thank God.

01:11:24Okay.

01:11:26Okay, hey, hey, go easy.

01:11:28You're going to crack a rib.

01:11:31Thank you so much.

01:11:32Did you really think you could do all of this all by yourself?

01:11:35Not a chance.

01:11:36Okay, so I'll get started on the balloons.

01:11:39You do the seating plan.

01:11:40I need to call one of the guys from the bowling alley.

01:11:42Wait.

01:11:45What?

01:11:51What?

01:11:53Kate, what is it?

01:11:54He said he was making a gesture.

01:11:59Joseph booked you, Giorgino?

01:12:01Fully staffed, fully catered.

01:12:02The works.

01:12:03I mean, that is a heck of a gesture.

01:12:07Yeah, well, it's the least he could do.

01:12:08I mean, the least he could do was a box of chocolates.

01:12:12This is incredible.

01:12:15Yes, it is.

01:12:16Okay.

01:12:17I need to start calling the guests.

01:12:19Yeah, it's a busy place just for a couple of dinner dates.

01:12:40I mean, I don't lose to this.

01:12:47Hey, you.

01:12:50Happy anniversary.

01:12:51You did all this.

01:12:52Well, I had a lot of help.

01:12:53Oh, you deserve it.

01:12:56Boy, boy.

01:12:57You almost gave soul here a heart attack.

01:13:00Oh, I don't spook as easy as that.

01:13:02I get the heart of a bowl.

01:13:06Even better.

01:13:07I have.

01:13:07I've had like three.

01:13:08What is Charlie doing here?

01:13:12I invited him.

01:13:13I told you.

01:13:14You were glowing.

01:13:16Nancy, I just...

01:13:17Okay, this was a mistake.

01:13:19I shouldn't have come.

01:13:20I've seen Nancy with other guys over the years, and I think you're the first one she really

01:13:24liked, so the first one that really hurts.

01:13:26Just give her some time.

01:13:27Yeah, you're probably right.

01:13:29I kind of give relationship advice for a living.

01:13:32Right.

01:13:33Also, whoa, mama, this place is awesome.

01:13:36Look at that.

01:13:37Look at this.

01:13:38Did you know this is real?

01:13:40You are so much more goofy when you're being yourself.

01:13:45Thanks.

01:13:46I mean it as a compliment.

01:13:47You're a terrific actor.

01:13:49Certainly had me going.

01:13:50Oh, yeah, about that.

01:13:51I didn't really have a lot of time to prepare.

01:13:53I was basically just impersonating Joseph.

01:13:56Yeah.

01:13:57They're free.

01:14:01Hey, I'm Charlie.

01:14:23Nice to meet you.

01:14:25Nancy.

01:14:26So, your friend tells me you're an actor?

01:14:29Mm-hmm.

01:14:29I'm an actor, too.

01:14:30Really?

01:14:31Yeah.

01:14:32Been in anything I know?

01:14:34Well, I'm actually in this play.

01:14:35It's off, off, off-Broadway.

01:14:38The leading lady in it.

01:14:41Knock your socks off.

01:14:42She really that good?

01:14:43Oh, she's good.

01:14:45So good I took any job I could just to stand out.

01:14:49But I ended up ruining everything.

01:14:52Probably the biggest regret of my life.

01:14:54Ouch.

01:14:55Mm-hmm.

01:14:55Do you think you'll be able to recover from it?

01:14:58I don't know.

01:15:00But I'll spend my life trying.

01:15:12Hello.

01:15:13Hi.

01:15:14I hate these things, so I will try to keep it brief.

01:15:16But I just wanted to thank everyone for coming here and for keeping it a secret.

01:15:20I am so thrilled to be able to celebrate the ultimate couple, Sal and Mimi.

01:15:25Woo-hoo!

01:15:27Now, some of you may know that a few years ago, I started a blog called The Love Spark,

01:15:31where I dish out relationship advice to couples and singles from all over the country.

01:15:34But what you may not know is that the title is directly inspired by these two love birds.

01:15:40Woo!

01:15:42The Love Spark.

01:15:43That moment when you just know that you're meant for each other.

01:15:46When I was a kid, they would tell me stories about how when they first met, they just knew.

01:15:52They had the spark, and once you have that, everything's easy.

01:15:56They're my inspiration, my role models, and I'd like everyone to raise a glass in celebration

01:16:02of 40 years of love to Sal and Mimi.

01:16:05Woo!

01:16:05Let's get this party started!

01:16:06Woo!

01:16:07Woo!

01:16:08Woo!

01:16:09Woo!

01:16:10Woo!

01:16:11Woo!

01:16:12Woo!

01:16:13Woo!

01:16:14Woo!

01:16:15Woo!

01:16:16Woo!

01:16:17Woo!

01:16:18Woo!

01:16:19Woo!

01:16:20Woo!

01:16:21Woo!

01:16:22Woo!

01:16:23Woo!

01:16:24Woo!

01:16:25Woo!

01:16:29Oh, there they are.

01:16:30Well, kid, you have outdone yourself.

01:16:32Thank you so much, Kate.

01:16:33This means the world to us.

01:16:35Oh, hey, I owe you.

01:16:36I never would've made it in this city without you two.

01:16:39And I never would've started my blog if I didn't have such a good blueprint of the

01:16:42perfect relationship. Yeah, uh, how about that? Um, yeah, sure, sweet. Tell me what? Well, you know how

01:16:56you mentioned that, uh, that instant spark between us that, uh, inspired you? Yeah, when you first

01:17:00met, you had the spark, and you knew right away you were meant for each other. The thing is, kiddo,

01:17:04that's not exactly how it went down. Okay. Well, yeah, I mean, eventually, sure, you know, but, uh,

01:17:11well, the only reason we met in the first place is because I crashed into her car.

01:17:15So it was kind of a rough start. You know, um, we exchanged insurance details. Obviously,

01:17:20I'm thinking she's a total knockout, but she'll never go out with a guy like me.

01:17:25But I asked her out anyway. Okay, so maybe it was an instant. She said no. Yeah. Said no a lot.

01:17:32But I was tenacious. Also, I was charming. And after a while, I went her over. Yeah,

01:17:39we went out on a few dates. It was a little bit rocky, but, uh, we grew closer.

01:17:43So the spark is a lie? So the spark is a lie? Are you kidding me?

01:17:52What? I mean, all my life, I've been living by this idea that when you met, you knew it was meant

01:17:56to be. Well, we did. It was. It just took a little bit of time. That's all.

01:18:01Why would you never tell me the full story? Katie, I'm sure we did.

01:18:04No, you did not. Katie, it's not like it's not true. It's just a little more complicated.

01:18:10What in life is it?

01:18:16You okay?

01:18:17Yeah, it's just a lot to take in.

01:18:20Can I ask you a small favor?

01:18:23Anything.

01:18:24It's way later than I expected. And I left Al in charge of the bowling alley.

01:18:28Of course, I will lock up for you.

01:18:29You're a peach.

01:18:31Love you, sweetheart.

01:18:32Love you.

01:18:34Welcome.

01:18:35Hey, are you okay?

01:18:38Yeah, I'm just, uh, doing a little re-evaluating.

01:18:42I take it you two are well.

01:18:44Let's just say I'm happy you invited him.

01:18:48We're going to go for a nightcap. You want to come?

01:18:50Oh, I wish I could. I'm going to do a favor for my uncle.

01:18:52Okay. Have a good night.

01:18:54Love you.

01:18:55Have fun, you two.

01:18:56Have fun, you two.

01:19:03Are you ready for your last date?

01:19:28Time for a quick game?

01:19:34Uncle Sal.

01:19:36You know, your uncle's a wise man.

01:19:37He helped me see things that were, in fact, right in front of me.

01:19:45Mm-hmm.

01:19:46What's that?

01:19:47Well, you see, my program worked.

01:19:50Kind of.

01:19:52I built these perfect profiles and thought all I needed to do was match people together.

01:19:57But it was you who helped me see what I was missing.

01:20:01Matching similar people doesn't work because you need that extra something.

01:20:08Disagreement.

01:20:09That slight annoyance.

01:20:12You need friction.

01:20:13Because without friction, you can't make a...

01:20:16A spark.

01:20:17Yeah, that's what I was going for.

01:20:19I have to catch the title.

01:20:21You know, I'm going to need a very, very long time to forgive you.

01:20:24And that's completely reasonable and understandable on your part.

01:20:28Take a really, really, really long time.

01:20:30Well, I'm not going anywhere, so my time is yours.

01:20:34So I guess a rocky start doesn't mean that two people can't...

01:20:40Make a wonderful finish?

01:20:44Just makes things more complicated.

01:20:47What in Lake isn't?

01:20:56So who gets the job?

01:20:58Who cares?

01:21:00I'm not gonna go into the job.

01:21:01I have strung with people here.

01:21:02Let's just take about this job.

01:21:03So let's point out what your time has happened.

01:21:04Like, to get out.

01:21:07Did you want me to go into it?

01:21:08Do you want me to embrace?

01:21:09Not even if you enjoyed this job?

01:21:10Okay.

01:21:10You might have to use this job.

01:21:12Let's take a bit that talk.

01:21:14It's very important.

01:21:15Maybe I'll just answer the job?

01:21:16I'll just do it.

01:21:18Then, I'll just use it.

01:21:20And again, we'll use it.

01:21:21You know what I want you to use.

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