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Transcript

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.

00:02:17Well, I 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

00:02:57is filled with losers.

00:02:58Oh!

00:02:59Oh, my...

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

00:03:01Like...

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

00:03:06Oh, my gosh.

00:03:07Look, 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.

00:04:00The 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?

00:04:44I, uh, I'm just gonna get my coffee.

00:04:47And 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.

00:05:18You 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's 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

00:05:50is to have the two of you compete.

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

00:05:54Glenn, mate, so sorry I'm late, but you wouldn't believe the kind of people you run into in this city.

00:05:58Hello, 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.

00:06:15I 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.

00:06:39It's a scientifically grounded method of matching people perfectly.

00:06:42Okay, okay, look.

00:06:43It appears you're both very qualified.

00:06:45And I think we have just stumbled onto our competition.

00:06:48Okay, which is what exactly?

00:06:50Kate, you will be writing a profile piece about Joseph.

00:06:54What?

00:06:55About him and his methods.

00:06:57Throw in some family history.

00:06:59Especially the royal stuff.

00:07:00The 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, you claim your methods are foolproof.

00:07:09So, find Kate her perfect match.

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

00:07:13Like this joker is going to find my true love.

00:07:15If you can't, then you win. Congrats.

00:07:18He has no article.

00:07:19He doesn't get the job.

00:07:20This is outrageous.

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

00:07:26Suddenly no confidence in your methods?

00:07:28Sure sounds that way to me.

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

00:07:31Then 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?

00:07:36Because I have integrity.

00:07:37And I take competition very seriously.

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

00:07:42But it's not going to 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.

00:07:59Get ready to meet your soulmate and lose this gig.

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

00:08:05Wait a minute, Kate.

00:08:07You are single, aren't you?

00:08:09Yes.

00:08:10Very.

00:08:14Please, have a quick free life.

00:08:15сек.

00:08:17Thanks.

00:08:18Half-term.

00:08:19besser?

00:08:20Then sit and clarity along,

00:08:21coffee.

00:08:22You are serving.

00:08:23How have fun today, Kate?

00:08:24Hello, 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. Yeah, yeah. All good. Well, mostly.

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

00:08:37It's just a slight mix-up. Might 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. I 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. Second, I was defending the family name.

00:09:07You do not need to defend the family name. We're practically royalty.

00:09:11My new software is bulletproof. I will find her a match. No problem.

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

00:09:17I've got everything under control. You've got nothing to worry about.

00:09:20Oh, look, it's my new friend, Ben. Yeah, we're going on a walk. Gotta go.

00:09:29I knew I carried safety pins around for a reason. Is there anything you can't do?

00:09:34Wait, you're going to be using a matchmaker? This is fate.

00:09:37It's not fate. Come on, I happen to be doing a play about a matchmaker and you just happened to meet one in real life?

00:09:42This guy's not going to find a match for me.

00:09:44This is going to be good for you. It's time that you got back out there.

00:09:47You know you can't force these things. Either you have the spark or you don't.

00:09:50Now, enough about me. Tell me about your play.

00:09:51Okay, it's an off, off, off Broadway production of Emma. Pretty low budget, but I think this could be the one.

00:09:59Really?

00:09:59Yeah.

00:10:00Wow. Well, 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.

00:10:14Okay, hear me out. He's a really great actor and he plays the lead opposite yours truly.

00:10:19Mm-hmm. Dating another actor.

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

00:10:24You 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.

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

00:10:34I did.

00:10:36Spicy?

00:10:37It's New York.

00:10:38Ah, yes. The city's so nice, they double the price.

00:10:40Yep. The park is free, though.

00:10:43Hmm.

00:10:49Well, 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. You do get playful banter here, right?

00:10:58Never heard of it.

00:10:59Okay, well, let's get my algorithms finding you your dream guy.

00:11:02Or girl. Or whatever floats your back.

00:11:06This way to my office.

00:11:10So, why matchmaking?

00:11:12Right. Well, 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, Silicon Valley.

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

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

00:11:28Poor of a jock.

00:11:30I 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 open it

00:11:44from my new corner office at the Conical.

00:11:47Um, poor question.

00:11:48Hmm?

00:11:50Where are we going?

00:11:52Yeah, I kind of took a wrong turn back there

00:11:53and I was hoping you wouldn't notice.

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

00:11:56Besides, who doesn't like a nice one?

00:12:02So, 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

00:12:12and build extremely detailed personality profiles.

00:12:15Like, insanely detailed.

00:12:16They often reveal preferences that the persons themselves

00:12:18didn't realize they had.

00:12:21Advertisers 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.

00:12:28I realized if I saved this on Silicon Valley tech job,

00:12:31I wouldn't be bringing anything to the world.

00:12:33But then it hit me.

00:12:33I 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.

00:12:46Spelled for a whole new client base.

00:12:49Can't believe you walked away from Silicon Valley money.

00:12:51Oh, you haven't seen what my software's capable of.

00:12:54I 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.

00:13:07Sorry for the catchy title.

00:13:08Do 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.

00:13:14Mm-hmm.

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

00:13:17Take my Uncle Sal and Amy, 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.

00:13:24Mm.

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.

00:13:34So, anecdotal as it may be,

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

00:13:39Why are we stopping?

00:13:41I go to my office.

00:13:43This 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.

00:13:49Go on.

00:14:00What the heck is that?

00:14:01I 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're into that.

00:14:06Excuse me?

00:14:08Kidding.

00:14:09No, no, no.

00:14:09These 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.

00:14:21Well, it's flawed, yeah, but essentially, modern dating apps do the same thing.

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

00:14:26and 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 slideshow.

00:14:49The images may seem odd and incongruous,

00:14:51but I assure you, my senses are telling me how you truly feel.

00:14:55Are you ready?

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

00:14:57Okay, slide number one.

00:15:00Okay, a little cliche, but...

00:15:02No talking.

00:15:03Please, just react.

00:15:06Feel.

00:15:08Number two.

00:15:10Number three.

00:15:12Number four.

00:15:15Number five.

00:15:18Or nine-five.

00:15:19One-ninety-six.

00:15:23One-ninety-seven.

00:15:24One-ninety-eight.

00:15:25One-ninety-nine.

00:15:27Okay, I'm starting to get a little dizzy.

00:15:28Last one.

00:15:30Two hundred.

00:15:31A horse and a rabbit.

00:15:33Really.

00:15:34Precisely.

00:15:36Okay, I've successfully made your profile

00:15:38and can start finding you matches.

00:15:39That's it?

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

00:15:43Oh, jeez.

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

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

00:15:46Now?

00:15:47No, I just watched two hundred random photos.

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

00:15:51Apologies.

00:15:51I know I said I'd have all afternoon free,

00:15:53but I forgot I'm playing tennis today.

00:15:55I specifically told you I wanted to do more work

00:15:56on the profile piece,

00:15:57so I guess I will tag along.

00:16:00Could you just read that?

00:16:02According to her profile,

00:16:04Kate is stubborn.

00:16:05So when I tell her about my tennis,

00:16:07she'll insist on tagging along.

00:16:11Lucky guess.

00:16:12Luck or science?

00:16:26Next!

00:16:29Ah!

00:16:31Yes!

00:16:34It's going.

00:16:36Oh!

00:16:37Ah!

00:16:40Ah!

00:16:42You seem to be quite proficient with a racket.

00:16:57I am now.

00:16:58When I was younger, I was rubbish.

00:17:00But I had a coach who told me that everything life

00:17:02is just a question of practice.

00:17:04That everyone has a chance to be skillful at something,

00:17:06but it takes work.

00:17:07I've been living by that mantra ever since.

00:17:09Do you practice these speeches,

00:17:11or do they just happen organically?

00:17:12Every morning, in the mirror, yeah.

00:17:22Don't get me wrong, I like Dawson's Creek,

00:17:24but I think it's just...

00:17:25No, no, no.

00:17:25There are no buts.

00:17:26It's perfect.

00:17:27But did Joey have to end up with Pacey?

00:17:29Yes, that's why it's so good.

00:17:32I guess.

00:17:32But sometimes I like a simple love story, you know?

00:17:38I had a really good time tonight.

00:17:40Me too.

00:17:42So, I have a rule about dating co-stars.

00:17:45Same.

00:17:46I try to avoid it.

00:17:46Right.

00:17:47It's just like it gets too complicated.

00:17:48Yeah, the headaches.

00:17:49And it's messy.

00:17:51Yeah, they're really messy with the...

00:17:52Oh, yeah.

00:17:53Right?

00:17:53It's the worst.

00:17:54Yeah, exactly.

00:17:54Exactly.

00:17:55Right.

00:17:55Yeah.

00:17:56But rules are made to be broken, though, right?

00:17:58Sometimes I think it's worth the risk.

00:18:01I'll see you at rehearsal tomorrow.

00:18:04Okay.

00:18:05Yeah.

00:18:08I'll see you on stage.

00:18:10Okay.

00:18:24Okay.

00:18:28In my debut article for the New York Chronicle, I've been asked to examine the ways in which

00:18:36true love can come into your life.

00:18:38Can it be found by performing a set of calculations and computations, or should you trust your feelings

00:18:43and know when it comes along?

00:18:45In pursuit of that answer, I introduce you to Joseph Kendall Webster, an interesting individual

00:18:49who is convinced that he can create the pierce of Cupid's arrow from lines of code written

00:18:54on a laptop.

00:18:54If you've followed my blog, you know that I am skeptical, to say the least.

00:18:59However, because I'm a writer, I will try to set my doubts aside and, for the moment,

00:19:03keep a somewhat open mind as I delve into these competing views of finding true love.

00:19:09In every competition, there will always be a winner and a loser.

00:19:12So I'm inviting you, the reader, to join me in this journey.

00:19:15Even though I'm pretty sure I know where it'll lead, sometimes the journey can be as interesting

00:19:19as the destination.

00:19:20This will not be an easy road for me, as my personal experience has always proved that

00:19:25the 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.

00:19:50Okay, little Lord Fontalroyal pain in my butt.

00:19:54Let's see what you got.

00:20:08Hi.

00:20:09Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry.

00:20:11It's fine, it's no problem.

00:20:14I'm Benjamin, Benjamin Bradshaw.

00:20:16So lovely to meet you.

00:20:18It's nice to meet you too.

00:20:19Uh, please.

00:20:21Oh, thank you.

00:20:29Uh, please.

00:20:40Uh.

00:20:43Can I just say you look really great this evening?

00:20:48Thanks.

00:20:50Again.

00:20:51Uh.

00:20:52So, uh, do you like jazz?

00:20:55Uh, you know, when the mood strikes.

00:21:02Your hair is especially wonderful.

00:21:05Is there a specific hairdresser you use?

00:21:08Can I ask what you're looking at?

00:21:10Nothing.

00:21:11Oh, you made notes.

00:21:14They're icebreakers.

00:21:15It just.

00:21:16Well, I mean, sometimes I feel so nervous.

00:21:20And then I get, you know, I stumble, I ramble, I say all kinds of absurd things and I just don't know.

00:21:25Let's take a deep breath.

00:21:26Let's take a deep breath.

00:21:26Together.

00:21:27Come on.

00:21:27It'll be fine.

00:21:28Okay.

00:21:29All right.

00:21:31So this is not a bad idea, but maybe memorize some of them and probably some better ones.

00:21:36Like what?

00:21:37You know, just a little more natural.

00:21:39Um, okay.

00:21:40Pretend that I am not someone you're trying to impress and that I'm just one of your friends.

00:21:45What would you ask me?

00:21:46Can you believe the latest NASCAR rankings?

00:21:49Not sure I would leave with that.

00:21:51Uh, okay.

00:21:52Uh, what was your, uh, what was your school locker like in school?

00:21:56Was it really that bad?

00:22:04He had a cheat sheet.

00:22:06I mean, that's cute.

00:22:08No, they weren't even good questions.

00:22:10One of them was if you could be any kind of animal, what would it be?

00:22:12Oh, well, that's easy.

00:22:14You've always wanted to be a panda.

00:22:16True, but it was really awkward, Nance, honestly.

00:22:19I just don't get it.

00:22:20You 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?

00:22:26I mean, I just feel like he's not really, he has no drive, you know?

00:22:30It's like you're putting his effort in, but then what are you talking?

00:22:33Nance?

00:22:34Uh, yeah, yeah.

00:22:36Very interesting.

00:22:39Uh, panda.

00:22:40Yeah, sure.

00:22:41Got it.

00:22:43Uh-huh.

00:22:44You weren't listening.

00:22:45I'm sorry.

00:22:47Charlie just came in for his costume fitting.

00:22:50He looks just like Mr. Knightley and I was briefly, um, overcome.

00:22:54How's that going?

00:22:56I don't know.

00:22:57I mean, I thought it was going really well, but after our first official date, he just completely ghosted me.

00:23:04Uh-huh.

00:23:05He hasn't answered a text or a call and he hasn't said anything at rehearsal.

00:23:08I mean, do you think it's some kind of game?

00:23:11Do you think he has any real potential?

00:23:14Oh, yeah.

00:23:15Hello.

00:23:24Ah, how was date number one?

00:23:27I think you found my soulmate.

00:23:29Really?

00:23:30Yeah.

00:23:31He's a writer, too.

00:23:34Does your nail lady treat you well?

00:23:36What's in your fridge right now?

00:23:38Are giraffes too tall?

00:23:40Did he write these?

00:23:42Yep.

00:23:42Oh, God, it was such a good match on paper.

00:23:45That's what I keep telling you.

00:23:46You can't predict these things with bleeps and bloops, ones and zeros.

00:23:50So I guess no second date for Mr. Benjamin?

00:23:52No.

00:23:53Plus, if I don't have the spark, it's a waste of time.

00:23:55Speaking of which, you're single, obviously.

00:23:57Why is that?

00:23:58Ah, well, that is complicated.

00:24:00You're a matchmaker.

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

00:24:05Yeah, well, I've been busy.

00:24:06And, uh, I think too many people look for happiness in a partner.

00:24:10You've got to find happiness within yourself and then find someone to share that with.

00:24:13Hmm.

00:24:13Call that to my mother.

00:24:14Oh, mine too.

00:24:15If you were up to her, I would be living the high life in Silicon Valley, married by now.

00:24:20Huh.

00:24:22Don't write that down.

00:24:23Relax.

00:24:24I'm a professional.

00:24:26Do you think part of what you're doing here is to prove her wrong?

00:24:28I don't think anyone's proven Genevieve Gatsby-Webster wrong at anything.

00:24:32Certainly don't write that down.

00:24:33Okay.

00:24:36I hope that is my daily reminder to get some cardio in.

00:24:40You want to join?

00:24:42No, I'm not the one that needs to work off that stack of waffles.

00:24:45Okay, so you don't run, you don't lift weights, you don't aquasize.

00:24:49What do you do?

00:24:50No, I don't aquasize.

00:24:53Do you play any sports at all?

00:24:56Well.

00:25:01Not sure this counts as a sport.

00:25:03How dare you?

00:25:05Hey, my favorite niece.

00:25:07Your only niece.

00:25:08Ah, you got me there.

00:25:09This is my Uncle Sal.

00:25:10Joseph Webster.

00:25:11Pleasure to meet you.

00:25:12Likewise, Joe.

00:25:13So who's this guy?

00:25:14A new date?

00:25:15The opposite, actually.

00:25:16He's trying to steal my job.

00:25:17Well, to be clear, I'm not really trying.

00:25:19You'd know it if I was trying.

00:25:20It's just a little playful banjo.

00:25:22Do you not have banjo?

00:25:23He and my Aunt Mimi own the place.

00:25:26Yeah, when she first moved to the city, we let her stay in the apartment above the alley.

00:25:29It was my first home when I felt lost and alone in the big city.

00:25:32Stop it, Katie.

00:25:33You're still on the back ramp, by the way.

00:25:35You're never getting it.

00:25:36So, we're going to gab all day?

00:25:37You guys want to hit some pins?

00:25:39Can you keep the stretching to a minimum you're embarrassing me?

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

00:26:02I think I've established that I'm already quite a competitor.

00:26:04I'm not going to 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 butchie ball roller in my day.

00:26:12Yeah, my niece is pretty good, too.

00:26:15You know, for a girl.

00:26:28Hands.

00:26:30Just FYI, Joseph.

00:26:32That's for a girl crack.

00:26:33Always adds about 20 miles an hour to her ball.

00:26:36All right, Slake, you're up.

00:26:46You're going to bowl, or are you trying to bore the pins until they fall over?

00:26:49All right.

00:26:50Ouch.

00:27:03Oh!

00:27:03Are you not amused?

00:27:09Huh.

00:27:09You don't look amused.

00:27:11Can't you think?

00:27:41Joseph?

00:27:44We need 89 points to win. That's three strikes in a row.

00:27:47Yeah, I know. Thank you.

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

00:27:51Odd, but okay.

00:27:54How rare is a turkey in bowling?

00:27:56Very.

00:27:57Good.

00:27:58That's two.

00:28:11Two.

00:28:22So that, that was two.

00:28:24That was two?

00:28:25Yeah, yeah, one more.

00:28:26Oh, that was two.

00:28:27Are you counting? Is that two?

00:28:29All right.

00:28:32How do you like turkey?

00:28:46Turkey!

00:28:47That's the turkey!

00:28:51Got me?

00:28:52Yeah, that's good.

00:28:57I'm an actor. I need my phone. I've been cut off for over a week now.

00:29:03I had to use a pay phone to call my agent. You know how hard those are to find?

00:29:09Uh, I'll call you back.

00:29:12Hi, how are ya? I'm really looking forward to getting this up on its feet with ya.

00:29:16Oh 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. A 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,

00:29:44I thought maybe you changed your mind and I didn't want to assume that you sent me a message.

00:29:47And you didn't bring up the date during rehearsal, so I didn't want to impress 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 going to 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?

00:30:37No.

00:30:38Then spit it out.

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

00:30:43And...

00:30:44And we're going on another date.

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

00:30:48Seven more failed dates to go, then I wait 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.

00:30:55Hey, so maybe it's just me, but this Joseph seems, um, interesting.

00:31:02Hey, so maybe it's just me, but this Joseph seems, um, interesting.

00:31:06No.

00:31:07If by interesting you mean arrogant and competitive, then yeah.

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

00:31:11Mm-hmm.

00:31:13To be fair, we got a little sidetracked and wound up going bowling last night, and he was actually pretty good.

00:31:17You only take the special ones bowling.

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

00:31:20Who won?

00:31:22He did.

00:31:24No way.

00:31:25I know.

00:31:26But like, I let him win.

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

00:31:36No late afternoon waffle pick-me-up?

00:31:37Um, no.

00:31:38Decided to cut back.

00:31:39So, I've been thinking.

00:31:40Say hell freezes over and you actually win this competition and find my true love.

00:31:57Do 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, and if the unthinkable happens and you

00:32:05get the job, I need to know that you're up to it.

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

00:32:09Well, let's test that.

00:32:10Dear Kate, I've been dating my best friend for three years, and last Christmas he proposed.

00:32:14It was at a family gathering, so I felt I couldn't say no, but now a few months later

00:32:17I'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?

00:32:25Go?

00:32:26Go what?

00:32:27What are we doing?

00:32:28This is the biggest part of my job.

00:32:29How would you respond to her?

00:32:30Go what?

00:32:31What are we doing?

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

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

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

00:32:36Uh-huh.

00:32:37Okay.

00:32:38Look, um...

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

00:32:43but if this person is your best friend, then you tell them your concerns.

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

00:32:47Communication is key.

00:32:49Beginner's life.

00:32:50Oh!

00:32:51Ah!

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,

00:32:58just like this.

00:32:59Well, 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

00:33:05will make me most valuable player.

00:33:07Okay.

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

00:33:22Oh my gosh, I am so sorry that...

00:33:24Did you just slap your thigh?

00:33:26I didn't think anyone actually ever did that.

00:33:28Is 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

00:33:38having a really good time.

00:33:40Oh.

00:33:41If you'll excuse me, I didn't use a little cowboy hat.

00:33:42Hey you.

00:33:43Now.

00:33:44Where were we?

00:33:45Oh, before I forget, the waiter came by and told me that you had a phone call.

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

00:34:01It certainly is.

00:34:02It certainly is.

00:34:03Your wife called.

00:34:04Your wife called.

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

00:34:09Your daughter has been sent home sick from school, so please pick up some chicken soup

00:34:12on the way home from your work meeting, because we all know that the most important part

00:34:16of curing a sickness is to stay hydrated.

00:34:30Hello.

00:34:32Wow.

00:34:33You look amazing.

00:34:36How'd the date go?

00:34:38Great.

00:34:39He was married.

00:34:40What?

00:34:41Yeah.

00:34:42Oh, God.

00:34:43Kate, I'm so sorry.

00:34:44I had no idea.

00:34:45I think your algorithm needs an algorithm.

00:34:48Okay.

00:34:50Aside from the whole marriage part, was it a good match?

00:34:53Yeah.

00:34:54Obviously, he's an idiot and he's blacklisted from now on, but it's clear I'm on the right

00:34:59path.

00:35:00Aw.

00:35:04So, do you like sleep here, or...?

00:35:06No.

00:35:07Course not.

00:35:08But it is open 24 hours.

00:35:10Can I get you coffee?

00:35:11Apology waffle?

00:35:12I'm good.

00:35:13You know, I've been doing some background reading on your family.

00:35:16Oh.

00:35:17We are fantastic, aren't we?

00:35:18Yes, you are.

00:35:19And you weren't kidding about legacy.

00:35:20There are some amazing stories in there.

00:35:22Which means my part of the competition is shaping up quite nicely.

00:35:26We are still on the floor tomorrow, yeah?

00:35:29Yeah.

00:35:30So, try and get some sleep.

00:35:32Will do.

00:35:33And Kate, I really am sorry.

00:35:36I'll make it up to you.

00:35:43Hey Nancy, what's up?

00:35:56Giorgino is available.

00:35:58What?

00:35:59How?

00:36:00I put your name on the waitlist with zero hope, but the manager just called me and said

00:36:03that somebody canceled their event.

00:36:05So get down there with the deposit, and we are in.

00:36:08Oh, you are so awesome.

00:36:09Okay, I'm gonna head there now and give them a check and sign the agreement.

00:36:12Yes.

00:36:15Ooh, Nance, I gotta go.

00:36:16Love you.

00:36:17Hello?

00:36:18Hi.

00:36:19Just checking in.

00:36:20How's the profile going?

00:36:21Oh, great.

00:36:22I'm almost done, and I think you're gonna love it.

00:36:25Ooh.

00:36:26You know what?

00:36:27I gotta go.

00:36:28Long story.

00:36:29What?

00:36:30Hello?

00:36:31Hey, we're still meeting today, right?

00:36:32I'm at the diner.

00:36:33Ooh, I gotta cancel.

00:36:34I've got my dates to go over.

00:36:36Okay, well, meet me at Giordino in 15 minutes.

00:36:39Hello?

00:36:40Well, hello, darling.

00:36:43How did you get this number?

00:36:45Tear it up, shred it, tear it up again, and then burn it.

00:36:48Don't worry about it.

00:37:02Nice place.

00:37:03It's the perfect place.

00:37:05So what's going on here?

00:37:06Well, nothing now.

00:37:07Been searching the city for a special place to throw my aunt and uncle a surprise anniversary party.

00:37:11Unthinkable happened, and this place had a cancellation.

00:37:14So what's the problem?

00:37:16The additional cost for a short notice, changeover of staff, last-minute booking fee, and a 25% customary surcharge.

00:37:22Can you really put a price on happiness?

00:37:26Nice.

00:37:29Can you really put a price on happiness?

00:37:32Nice.

00:37:33Guess you can.

00:37:35Better leave before he adds a few more zeros.

00:37:37Uh, look, I know you've probably checked out all sorts of places, but pretty good at research.

00:37:42Maybe I can give you a hand.

00:37:44Can you do that for me?

00:37:45Yeah.

00:37:46Why not?

00:37:47Okay.

00:37:48Well, maybe having someone make some choices for me isn't as bad as it sounds.

00:37:51Then it is the least I can do after the whole marrying cowboy incident.

00:37:55Right.

00:37:56You did by chance give that rodeo rider my number, did you?

00:37:58I did.

00:37:59Problem.

00:38:00What were you thinking?

00:38:01Well, if I can't find you and date, at least I can help you find a baby.

00:38:08Thanks.

00:38:09So you want to go discuss the next candidates for your dates?

00:38:12I've got some great ones lined up.

00:38:13You know, I'm not really in the mood right now.

00:38:15Do you think we can reschedule?

00:38:17Okay.

00:38:18Well, how about some more background on your stunning profile on me then?

00:38:21Take a brain check on that too.

00:38:22Oh yeah.

00:38:23Literally.

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 and just fancy hanging out with me.

00:38:30You wish.

00:38:31No, I just need to be alone for a bit.

00:38:35Yes.

00:38:36Okay.

00:38:37Bye.

00:38:38Bye.

00:38:39Bye.

00:39:00Hi Food.

00:39:01Bye.

00:39:02Bye.

00:39:03Doing everything?

00:39:06Everything okay, kiddo?

00:39:08Fine.

00:39:08Just kind, to hold out a few issues.

00:39:10That's all.

00:39:12Can I help?

00:39:19Do you think I'm too picky?

00:39:22Nothing wrong with being picky.

00:39:26Okay, what about when it comes to, say, planning something special, chasing your dream career, or finding a relationship that matters in life?

00:39:33Sorry, are we still talking about bowling here? I could go either way, just give me a hint.

00:39:38I'm just starting to wonder. I mean, I keep telling people that once they find the spark, it's undeniable, but how can I say that when I haven't found it yet?

00:39:46This makes me feel like a fraud.

00:39:47Nobody talks about my needs like that.

00:39:49I don't exactly have the best track record, and I tried so hard in my last relationship, even though I knew it wasn't right.

00:39:56Since then, it's just been bad date after bad date.

00:39:59What happens when something comes along that doesn't quite line up with everything you believed?

00:40:05If I'm wrong about the spark, maybe I should be more open to options.

00:40:09If I'm wrong about the spark, maybe I should be more open to options.

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

00:40:15All the different styles we tried out. Weights, designs, hole placements.

00:40:20I don't really think that compares.

00:40:22It does, it does. I've never known anybody to be so picky initially about, you know, a bowling ball.

00:40:27But you tried out different things. You were open to options.

00:40:31And when you finally weighed in on all the options, the ball you picked was perfect.

00:40:40Was, wasn't it?

00:40:42Once you know, you know.

00:40:43What? Give it a whirl.

00:40:57That's what I'm talking about, right there!

00:40:59Oh!

00:41:02So, no news on the soap opera?

00:41:04Yeah, I'm not being impatient. Look, I just really need the money.

00:41:07There's gotta be something.

00:41:09I'll do anything!

00:41:10Oh.

00:41:11Hey! Is everything okay?

00:41:12Yeah, everything is perfect, now that you're here.

00:41:15You know, if there's something wrong, you can tell me.

00:41:18Everything's fine, honestly.

00:41:20I know how tough this job can be, okay? I was on the verge of quitting last year.

00:41:25You gotta keep the faith. Everything's gonna work out.

00:41:27Okay? No matter how desperate things get, or how behind you are on your rent, or your cell phone bill,

00:41:31or just trying to figure out where your next dollar's gonna come from, you know?

00:41:34Charlie, are you sure that everything's okay?

00:41:36Everything's fine. It's just, it's hard to imagine you giving up acting when you never would have met.

00:41:43You're such a charmer.

00:41:56Hello.

00:41:57Hiya.

00:41:58Working hard or hardly working?

00:42:00Oh, hilarious. Did you write that?

00:42:02I did.

00:42:02Mm-hmm.

00:42:03Yeah?

00:42:03Yeah.

00:42:03You know what else I did?

00:42:05I went and checked out some of the places you suggested.

00:42:07One of them was almost perfect.

00:42:08Good.

00:42:09Almost. There was a construction site out front, and I could barely hurt myself, thing.

00:42:13Well, we're not gonna give up that easy. Come on.

00:42:15Come on. I'm not gonna bite.

00:42:16We are gonna find you a venue.

00:42:21Okay.

00:42:23All right. Now, uh, this one, I went to a launch party for a fashion line.

00:42:29That's where I met your cowboy friend.

00:42:31Ugh.

00:42:31Yeah.

00:42:32The place looks great, though.

00:42:35I'm open to options.

00:42:36Okay. Uh, this one's beautiful. Beautiful decor. A decent price, but, um, I don't know.

00:42:42I know your cousin Jean and her bad hip, they're not gonna like going up these stairs, so...

00:42:46This place is out.

00:42:48You remember that?

00:42:49Yeah. Of course.

00:42:52Oh, I didn't think you listened to me ramble.

00:42:54Kidding?

00:42:55My coffee and waffle get-togethers are a high night of my day.

00:43:00Oh, I didn't think you listened to me ramble.

00:43:02Kidding?

00:43:03My coffee and waffle get-togethers are a high night of my day.

00:43:07Okay, I'm just gonna send you a list of these.

00:43:09Obviously, they're not gonna be as good as Georgino, but...

00:43:12Seems like you are in need.

00:43:14Thanks.

00:43:15I really appreciate it.

00:43:16I've got a bunch of potential dates to go over, too.

00:43:23Uh, I've got a great feeling about these guys.

00:43:25And I have a lot to live up to.

00:43:29I mean, just because, you know, there's so many great guys in this city.

00:43:33It's a big turn of phrase.

00:43:34Hi, can I have a coffee, please?

00:43:37So, is this your first time being-

00:43:52So, is this your first time being-

00:43:52Hello, Glenn?

00:44:07Hello, Glenn.

00:44:08Great.

00:44:09Have you got anything for me on that profile piece?

00:44:10I'm kind of under the gun here.

00:44:11Mm-hmm.

00:44:12I'm almost done, I swear.

00:44:13And what about the competition?

00:44:14I'm gonna need the winner to start next week.

00:44:15Right, he still has two dates left to find my match.

00:44:16And?

00:44:17And I guess we'll just have to see how it plays out.

00:44:18All right, keep me informed.

00:44:33Hiya.

00:44:33Hey, I hate to bother you, but-

00:44:37Do you have any news on my next date?

00:44:41hiya hey i hate to bother you but do you have any news on my next date

00:44:48hey i hate to bother you but do you have any news on my next date glenn's hounded me for an update

00:44:55yeah he just he just gave me the gears too well uh not yet but soon are 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

00:45:06i mean what am i missing well maybe i'm lying there's no pride in winning if you don't do it

00:45:10right know me so well yeah well i've i've got detailed files okay bye

00:45:17mother i i wasn't expecting you i can see that what a pleasant surprise i thought you might need the

00:45:36old-fashioned touch to put this job competition thing over the line oh that's so sweet but i've

00:45:41got all the data i need to see this through oh i called in the last of my favors to make sure the

00:45:45job was yours instead you allow a total stranger to compete with you oh she's not some stranger and

00:45:52and i'll figure this out i'm so close i'm certain you believe that however this has to be a success

00:45:57so i'm taking over operations mother i can do this if you just trust me now this software you have it

00:46:04contains everything about this woman correct now this software you have it contains everything

00:46:09about this woman correct her likes her dislikes her passions well yeah good then we will create

00:46:16a perfect match what i've already been in touch with an actor and with your detailed information

00:46:21we will create her perfect match well you can't trick her that's immoral it goes completely against

00:46:27my integrity oh really you're the one who agreed to this foolish competition look you have done your best

00:46:32and been found wanting and if we fail then the business our income and the family legacy are all

00:46:39ruined do you want that on your conscience no but if you just give me a little more time i've

00:46:44arranged for an actor to meet you tomorrow you're going to use all the information you have to create

00:46:48a perfect date she only needs to believe it until the job is secure understood yes yeah

00:46:56oh excuse me tea uh milk no sugar thank you so 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 joseph this joseph

00:47:10that why don't you just ask him out already what no why not i mean you took him bowling i don't

00:47:15think he realizes how lucky he is i gotta say it feels great having a boyfriend wait are you official

00:47:21now yeah jump in the water's fine i'm so happy for you when can i meet him soon i hope but right

00:47:27now we have a venue to find okay let's go you i have a boyfriend

00:47:32hey are you joseph he must be charlie yeah i spoke with your mother

00:47:41hey are you joseph he must be charlie yeah i spoke with your mother you're a bit short

00:47:48she turns like a taller man well i'm an actor i could uh just act taller

00:47:52sit down yeah we've got work to do

00:47:56so what do you think i think we've seen five places today and none of them work no what about

00:48:01the fifth avenue place there were no windows the one on the upper east side pretty sure i saw a rat

00:48:06in the corner i mean that last place was okay and it's available yeah should we book it

00:48:12a party's in two days i don't think we have a choice we can make it work we just need the

00:48:17right decorations a few balloons here and there some garlands it'll be beautiful i swear

00:48:22okay yeah did i ever tell you you're my hero not enough if i'm being honest okay just to be clear

00:48:30i do not prove this yeah no judgment i i just really need the money right

00:48:33your name is david steer okay this is a list of your characteristics interests and traits

00:48:40right what am i doing i need you to memorize this information internalize it become this character

00:48:47and then i want you to go on one date as this character oh but i have a girlfriend that's perfect

00:48:52okay look i just need this woman kate to feel like she's met her perfect match

00:48:59that she feels she has the spark wow that's a lot of pressure yeah tell me about it can we rehearse

00:49:05can we rehearse rehearse rehearse what well i need to rehearse so i can really embody the character

00:49:13you know how do you rehearse a date what do you want me to oh uh you just say from the top

00:49:20from the top you must be kate wow you look sensational i'm david steer pleasure to meet you

00:49:27no well no hold on why are you copying my accent i'm not copying your accent i'm simply speaking

00:49:33it in my normal voice oh this is off-putting okay this isn't going to work if you don't play

00:49:38along you have to be her i'm so sorry this is not what i normally do just give it a try

00:49:44so lovely no no so lovely to meet you david my name is kate you as well so kate tell me about

00:49:54yourself well i am a writer i run a dating blog called the love spark i give relationship advice

00:50:00ah yes i'm a big fan must be an extremely rewarding job it is i love it what do you do

00:50:06oh i'm a doctor i spent several years overseas with the red cross lending my services to the needy

00:50:11so why did you bring me to a diner for a first date

00:50:14well uh uh because no it's too slow mate come on come on sorry back to the top

00:50:21you must be kate wow you look sensational i'm david steer pleasure to meet you lovely to meet you

00:50:30why did you bring me to a diner for our date oh it's simply just a meeting spot i'm not a fan of

00:50:35eating on a first date i was going to suggest a what perhaps sounds right up my alley tell me are

00:50:40you a family man oh more than anything they're a constant source of inspiration that i owe them

00:50:44everything now if we were to play a game would you let me win oh of course not because that would

00:50:49ruin the fun playing okay let's talk personal choices are you a doer or a thinker okay sorry

00:50:55don't want to ruin the floor or anything but it feels more like an interrogation than a date no i

00:50:59just i need you to internalize all of this information and do we really need the accent oh but it's so

00:51:05charming okay now you're just making fun of me also it's a quality that she enjoys we can find

00:51:10another right i can use it oh oh god it's kate

00:51:15hide hide

00:51:19hello hey how you doing good to see you fine are you okay yeah good good great yeah all good bye

00:51:29yeah why wouldn't i be okay uh well i'm actually here and feel free to say no but i was wondering

00:51:36if you wanted to come to the anniversary party this weekend really yeah you've just been such a big

00:51:43help and i like to have you around okay well you should put it that way uh i'd love to great i will

00:51:51put you on the guest list gotta go with many balloons to buy okay um yes i've got a date for you

00:52:00oh okay yeah i just i found a new match really excited about this one i think i finally figured

00:52:07it out and when is it

00:52:09tonight it's a little last minute but i guess i can make it work

00:52:16text me the details okay cheers

00:52:22all right

00:52:27sure and call at eight

00:52:28hello

00:52:40you must be kate

00:52:43wow you look sensational

00:52:46i'm david sear it's a pleasure to meet you

00:52:49lovely to meet you david not too bad yourself

00:52:53hmm flattery will get you everywhere

00:52:55i agree

00:52:56so there's a great thai place nearby you want to grab some dinner

00:53:00i'm happy to take your lead shall we have a stroll first

00:53:03that'd be nice

00:53:04i really do love this city but i don't think i'll quite get over the scale of it

00:53:11i found it a little overwhelming at first

00:53:13me too

00:53:14i 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

00:53:24my 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

00:53:31the skills do translate

00:53:33trust me

00:53:34really

00:53:35so what's the worst thing you've ever done

00:53:42the worst thing

00:53:43it's a first date you're going to be giving your best impression

00:53:45but you are

00:53:46thank you

00:53:47time

00:53:48but i think we should balance things out

00:53:50i don't think i should say

00:53:52it must be juicy then

00:53:53well

00:53:54how about you go first

00:53:55okay

00:53:56i poisoned a girl

00:53:59i poisoned a girl

00:54:03okay

00:54:05uh

00:54:05no i was six

00:54:07it was revenge against a bully

00:54:09oh okay

00:54:10i took my milk from recess

00:54:11and kept it in my bag unopened for like a week

00:54:14what

00:54:14eventually it turned

00:54:15and then one recess i took my milk

00:54:18that had gone rotten

00:54:19and switched it with her milk

00:54:20you're kidding

00:54:21the look on her face when she took that first swig

00:54:23it was glorious

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

00:54:27why not both

00:54:29i guess i could

00:54:30oh gosh is that the time

00:54:34i have a big day of prep tomorrow

00:54:36i really should get going

00:54:37really

00:54:38time flies huh

00:54:40i've been on so many of these dates recently

00:54:43that started to feel like work you know

00:54:45really

00:54:45yeah

00:54:46but um

00:54:47this has been

00:54:48this has been effortless

00:54:50i had a great time

00:54:51lucky number seven

00:54:52oh my favorite number

00:54:54your great date joseph

00:54:55oh it's it's david

00:54:57oh my i am so sorry

00:54:59no it's it's

00:55:00uh it's just that the accent

00:55:01it kind of threw me

00:55:02of course it's fine

00:55:03yes

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

00:55:06we'll do this again

00:55:07i can't wait

00:55:08bye david

00:55:10bye

00:55:11bye

00:55:15that seemed to go well right

00:55:25i thought i told you to drop the accent

00:55:26yeah but i kind of just went with it

00:55:28you know

00:55:28i wanted to stay in the moment

00:55:30you did wonder for the young man

00:55:31thank you

00:55:32we may salvage this yet

00:55:33don't you think joseph

00:55:34does she want to see you again

00:55:35i mean she suggested it

00:55:37but that's not happening

00:55:38of course not

00:55:39i'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 uh i'm more of a cash man

00:55:46if you don't mind dropping it off

00:55:47at the theater tomorrow

00:55:48yeah

00:55:50great

00:55:50see you tomorrow

00:55:55nice fellow

00:55:56yeah

00:55:58no luck tonight huh

00:56:07in every possible way

00:56:09look joseph

00:56:13i uh

00:56:14i know she's got a tough exterior

00:56:15you know

00:56:16but she's a

00:56:16she's a real sweetheart underneath

00:56:18don't let her scare you away

00:56:20i mean once she likes you

00:56:22she'll like you for real

00:56:23i don't know about that

00:56:25well

00:56:26we'll see

00:56:27cheers

00:56:29cheers

00:56:30dear readers

00:56:37this is hard to admit

00:56:39but i may have been wrong

00:56:41joseph webster

00:56:42and his modern approach

00:56:43to matchmaking

00:56:44may be the real thing after all

00:56:45i have to admit

00:56:46that the journey

00:56:47i was assigned to

00:56:48and its final destination

00:56:49produced a result

00:56:50that i never would have expected

00:56:52yes

00:57:00well hello

00:57:04hey lady

00:57:05good day sir

00:57:07how was it

00:57:08i was what

00:57:09oh uh your gig last night

00:57:11some immersive reality theater thing

00:57:13right

00:57:13yeah

00:57:13it was immersive

00:57:15all right

00:57:15oh okay

00:57:17will you be doing any more

00:57:18oh no i think it was just a one-off thing

00:57:20um

00:57:21oh you found your phone

00:57:22yeah i did

00:57:23who's that

00:57:24oh it's uh

00:57:25it's nobody

00:57:25well listen

00:57:27i'm glad it was a one-off

00:57:28because we open in a week

00:57:30and we really need to focus

00:57:31i think

00:57:32this could be really special

00:57:34the show or

00:57:35us

00:57:36both

00:57:38but i meant the show specifically

00:57:40no offense

00:57:41could really do with a hit

00:57:42yeah

00:57:43the money

00:57:43tell me about it

00:57:44maybe we should ease off

00:57:46on the fancy restaurants for a while

00:57:47sure

00:57:48i'm a pretty good cook

00:57:49now you're talking

00:57:51when do you try my mac and cheese

00:57:52it's amazing

00:57:53okay

00:57:55look 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

00:58:05i realized how jealous i was

00:58:07how that should have been me

00:58:09i know things are complicated

00:58:11and we've got this

00:58:12it's own competition

00:58:13but

00:58:13i think you might feel the same way

00:58:15am i right

00:58:17i think you might feel the same way

00:58:23am i right

00:58:25okay

00:58:28i'll send you the cup of coffee

00:58:29talking to the help again

00:58:31look this

00:58:33this isn't right

00:58:34this is a success

00:58:37she is besotted

00:58:39which is all that matters

00:58:41it's the perfect way to launch in the u.s

00:58:43and whether your little bit of tech works or not

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

00:58:47but it's not fair to kate

00:58:48look i've got to tell her the truth

00:58:50and what good will that do

00:58:51do you think she'll still respect you

00:58:54do you think matchmaking is about love

00:58:57don't be sane i eve

00:58:59it's about circumstance

00:59:01about needs

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

00:59:04to advance your social standing

00:59:05to increase your wealth

00:59:07marrying well has never had anything to do

00:59:09with love

00:59:10but my software could change all of that

00:59:13joseph

00:59:14darling

00:59:14the deed is done

00:59:16be grateful for my help

00:59:17god get some air

00:59:19and mother

00:59:21i think it would be best if you weren't here when i return

00:59:24joseph

00:59:25joseph

00:59:28oh hey hi

00:59:30are you okay

00:59:31fine yeah no fine

00:59:32uh i just needed some air

00:59:34uh uh you good

00:59:35i'm busy

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

00:59:39fine

00:59:39but i was passing by and

00:59:41well i hate to admit it

00:59:42david was pretty great

00:59:44really

00:59:45too soon to say

00:59:47but i think i felt a hint of a spark

00:59:49as difficult as this is for me

00:59:52i'm almost ready to admit defeat

00:59:54i mean that's good

00:59:56it's really good

00:59:58i mean that's good

01:00:01it's really good

01:00:03good

01:00:03i

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

01:00:08honestly

01:00:08yeah

01:00:09are you sure you're okay

01:00:12i'm just happy it worked out

01:00:13that's that'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 but

01:00:20i like to think we're close no

01:00:21yeah it's complicated

01:00:23what is

01:00:24i

01:00:28no i just you know i gotta run

01:00:30i really gotta run i'm so sorry

01:00:32hi okay so the guests are all here the decorations are in your apartment i spoke into a florist who's going to do all the table settings oh and my uncle rafael is going to supply a case of premium champagne

01:00:54oh you are amazing i don't know what i would do without you kate can you please get off your phone i mean you meet one cute guy and you turn into a teenager

01:01:03uh-huh

01:01:03oh and i've also spoken to the president of the united states uh-huh and he's arranged for the blue angels to do flyover

01:01:10yeah

01:01:11yeah and he also suggested that we invite you know a few aliens just as a kind gesture to all mankind

01:01:17great

01:01:18kate

01:01:19i'm sorry i've been trying to get in touch with joseph all day and he won't answer i'm kind of worried about him

01:01:25why

01:01:26you just seem really off this morning

01:01:28i mean the job's practically his you'd think he'd be thrilled

01:01:30right

01:01:31wait are you telling me that mr wright might have a little competition

01:01:35wait are you telling me that mr wright might have a little competition

01:01:42i don't know i mean i was thinking about all the things that i really enjoyed about the date

01:01:48his candor his confidence our banter his accent

01:01:52okay yes his accent and i realized that it reminded me of hanging out with joseph

01:01:55is that crazy

01:01:57if you have the spark it's undeniable

01:02:00that's really bad advice

01:02:02this is thrilling and i want to keep talking about it in detail but i'm gonna be late for dress rehearsal

01:02:07so i'm gonna call you right after okay okay bye

01:02:11bye

01:02:11where is my party plan no bug

01:02:35nancy

01:02:37yes

01:02:39yes i figured it out

01:02:51i figured it out

01:02:53okay

01:02:55okay

01:03:05joseph hi where have you been i've been trying to call you all day

01:03:16look kate where are you

01:03:17i'm just tracking nancy down she took my notebook by accident

01:03:20i'm so sorry to hear that listen uh 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 why don't you meet me back at the diner once you've got your notebook back

01:03:30i'll see you soon

01:03:31i'll see you soon

01:03:32waffles for everyone

01:03:35you get a waffle

01:03:38you get a waffle

01:03:39you get well you're okay

01:03:41oh miss woodhouse mr knightley um is that the script we're supposed to be off book

01:03:53it's my friend's notebook

01:03:54oh

01:03:54start again take it from the top

01:03:58uh

01:03:59miss woodhouse

01:04:04mr knightley

01:04:05nancy

01:04:07oh kate i took your notebook

01:04:09i'm so sorry

01:04:11david

01:04:12what

01:04:13david

01:04:15what

01:04:17no this is my boyfriend charlie charlie 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

01:04:26charlie

01:04:27it's not what you think it was just an acting job i need the money and nance

01:04:30leave me alone nancy i didn't know

01:04:32okay you have two minutes to explain to me what the heck is going on why did you lie to me about who you were

01:04:38okay i didn't lie i was acting it was just a job i didn't know who you were

01:04:41great and now nancy thinks i'm a liar

01:04:43what do you mean it was a job

01:04:45i was going to be evicted from my apartment i would have to leave the city leave the play leave nancy

01:04:49i didn't have a choice i don't want to lose her

01:04:51okay well i don't think you have much say in that anymore

01:04:53what do you mean it was an acting job who hired you

01:04:55hey charlie so sorry i've got your cash

01:05:03hey charlie so sorry i've got your cash

01:05:09care to explain yourself

01:05:10look i didn't want to do this

01:05:12i didn't want to do this

01:05:13this wasn't my idea at all

01:05:14i know how this looks

01:05:15when i started to

01:05:16but if you just let me explain

01:05:17i thought that we were

01:05:18yeah i thought we were too but just give me one moment to explain

01:05:19kate please

01:05:20actually forget it you've done enough

01:05:23oh come on kate

01:05:27and scene brilliant

01:05:29is there any other point

01:05:31i'm still getting paid right

01:05:33yeah

01:05:34yeah

01:05:42joseph webster is a fraud

01:05:57you ever meet someone and think it was too good to be true

01:05:59well my dearest readers sometimes it is

01:06:00let me tell you a little story about joseph webster

01:06:01so called matchmaker

01:06:02and that's why every romantic fairy tale joseph webster tries to sell you will always end in bitter heartbreak

01:06:17that'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

01:06:22he cheated

01:06:23i win

01:06:24okay listen this 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

01:06:34you're not serious after the actors stunt

01:06:37listen i want you

01:06:38the owners still lean to him

01:06:40you have to see it through for my sake

01:06:42no

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

01:06:52then disqualify him and give me the job

01:06:55one more date

01:06:56and you're home free

01:07:09hey

01:07:17okay 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 and i can assure you that nothing happened

01:07:24not 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 if you're not ready to talk about this yet but

01:07:36for 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

01:08:01sorry i'll be out of here in a second i talked to the understudy he's good the show will work

01:08:06charlie

01:08:07i think you should stay

01:08:09my parents are right i'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

01:08:17and i didn't want to do it but i also didn't want to leave

01:08:19turns out you were the only reason i was staying and

01:08:22i messed that up too

01:08:24i'm sorry

01:08:25i'm not sure i'll be able to forgive you yet

01:08:26but i know for certain this show will be worse without you in it so

01:08:32you have to stay

01:08:33okay

01:08:34okay

01:08:35okay

01:08:45i uh

01:08:47you 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

01:08:57um

01:08:58you're no longer invited by the way

01:09:00look look i just wanted to come by and tell you that you were right

01:09:04you know how hard it is for me to admit that

01:09:08well

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

01:09:16helping them fall in love and while that's true

01:09:18the real reason i was doing this is

01:09:20in search of my family's validation

01:09:22when my mother suggested the actor i didn't want to do it

01:09:25it goes completely against everything i stand for

01:09:28but i was under such pressure to fix this

01:09:31algorithm situation that i went along with it

01:09:33i'm hoping at the very least that

01:09:36you'll understand the lengths people will go to to

01:09:39help their family

01:09:41not that that's an excuse

01:09:43listen i'm never going to forgive myself

01:09:45and i don't expect you to forgive me either

01:09:47i just needed to come here and

01:09:48and give you an explanation

01:09:51and to tell you how sorry

01:09:53i really am

01:09:55fine

01:09:57i'm not done

01:10:00i'm not done

01:10:02please

01:10:04i know i have no real right to say this but

01:10:06competition's not over yet

01:10:08is it

01:10:10i still have one much odds left right

01:10:12despite my better judgment glenn agrees

01:10:14i finally figured out what was missing my code

01:10:17i really do think i found the right person

01:10:20so you want to break my heart

01:10:22lie to me

01:10:23and steal my job

01:10:24no i i i don't care about the job

01:10:25i want you to have the job

01:10:27really

01:10:28you don't care about the job

01:10:29not as much as i care about you

01:10:31look please

01:10:33kate please promise me

01:10:35you'll be there

01:10:37i'll send you the details

01:10:39guess i don't have a choice

01:10:41are you done?

01:10:42i 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

01:10:49slipped something under your door

01:10:51just consider it a

01:10:53small gesture

01:10:54for my bad behaviour

01:10:58bye kate

01:11:13knock knock

01:11:19nancy

01:11:21olive branch

01:11:23thank god

01:11:24okay

01:11:26okay

01:11:27hey hey go easy

01:11:28you're gonna crack a rib

01:11:30thank you so much

01:11:33did you really think you could do all of this all by yourself?

01:11:36not a chance

01:11:37okay

01:11:38so 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 balloon alley

01:11:42wait

01:11:46what?

01:11:51what?

01:11:53kate what is it?

01:11:54he said he was making a gesture

01:11:59joseph booked you georgino?

01:12:01fully staffed fully catered the works

01:12:03i mean that is a heck of a gesture

01:12:06yeah 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

01:12:14yes it is

01:12:16okay

01:12:17i need to start calling the guests

01:12:19yeah

01:12:27busy place just for a couple of dinner dates

01:12:28i mean i don't want to say this

01:12:29Yeah, it's a busy place just for a couple of dinner dates.

01:12:40I mean, I don't know if it's going to...

01:12:41Hey, 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.

01:13:07I've had like three.

01:13:11What is Charly doing here?

01:13:12I invited him.

01:13:13I told you, you were glowing.

01:13:16Nancy, I...

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,

01:13:22and I think you're the first one she really liked,

01:13:24so the first one that really hurts.

01:13:25Just 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.

01:13:58They're free.

01:13:58Hey, I'm Charlie.

01:14:23Nice to meet you.

01:14:25Nancy.

01:14:25So, your friend tells me you're an actor?

01:14:29Mm-hmm.

01:14:29I'm an actor too.

01:14:31Really?

01:14:31Yeah.

01:14:32Been in anything I know?

01:14:34I'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.

01:14:48But I ended up ruining everything.

01:14:52Probably the biggest regret of my life.

01:14:54Ouch.

01:14:55Mm-hmm.

01:14:56Do you think you'll be able to recover from it?

01:14:58I don't know.

01:15:01But,

01:15:02and I'll spend my life trying.

01:15:05Do you think you'll be able to recover from it?

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.

01:15:35But what you may not know is that the title is directly inspired by these two love birds.

01:15:40Woo-hoo!

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,

01:15:51they 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,

01:15:59and I'd like everyone to raise a glass in celebration of 40 years of love

01:16:03to Sal and Mimi.

01:16:05Woo!

01:16:05Let's get this party started!

01:16:07Woo!

01:16:09I'm so...

01:16:12Oh, wow!

01:16:14Okay.

01:16:14I'm so sorry.

01:16:15Woo!

01:16:16Oh, there they are.

01:16:30Well, kid, you have outdone yourself.

01:16:32Thank you so much, Kate.

01:16:34This means the world to us.

01:16:36Oh, hey, I owe you.

01:16:37I never would have made it in this city without you two.

01:16:39And I never would have started my blog if I didn't have such a good blueprint of the perfect relationship.

01:16:44Yeah, uh, how about that?

01:16:47You want to tell her?

01:16:48Yeah, sure, sweetie.

01:16:50Great.

01:16:53Tell me what?

01:16:55Well, you know how you mentioned that instant spark between us that inspired you?

01:16:59Yeah.

01:17:00When you first met, you had the spark, and you knew right away you were meant for each other.

01:17:03The thing is, kiddo, that's not exactly how it went down.

01:17:08Okay.

01:17:09Well, yeah, I mean, eventually, sure.

01:17:10You know, but, uh...

01:17:12Well, 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.

01:17:17You know, um, we exchanged insurance details.

01:17:20Obviously, I'm thinking she's a total knockout, but she'll never go out with a guy like me.

01:17:24But I asked her out anyway.

01:17:27Okay.

01:17:27So maybe it was an instant.

01:17:29She said no.

01:17:30Yeah.

01:17:31Said no a lot.

01:17:32But I was tenacious.

01:17:34Also, I was charming.

01:17:37And after a while, I won her over.

01:17:38Yeah.

01:17:39We went on a few dates.

01:17:40It was a little bit rocky, but, uh, we grew closer.

01:17:43So the spark is a lie?

01:17:46So the spark is a lie?

01:17:50Are you kidding me?

01:17:52What?

01:17:53I mean, all my life, I've been living by this idea that when you met, you knew it was meant to be.

01:17:57Well, we did.

01:17:58It was.

01:17:59It just took a little bit of time, that's all.

01:18:01Why would you never tell me the full story?

01:18:03Katie, I'm sure we did.

01:18:05No, you did not.

01:18:06Hey, Katie, it's not like it's not true.

01:18:08It's just a little more complicated.

01:18:10I mean, what 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.

01:18:25And 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.

01:18:36Are you okay?

01:18:38Yeah, I'm just 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.

01:18:49You want to come?

01:18:50Oh, I wish I could.

01:18:50I'm going to do a favor for my uncle.

01:18:52Okay.

01:18:53Have a good night.

01:18:54Love you.

01:18:55Have fun, you two.

01:18:56Bye-bye.

01:18:57Bye-bye.

01:18:58Bye-bye.

01:18:59Bye-bye.

01:19:01Bye-bye.

01:19:02Bye-bye.

01:19:03Bye-bye.

01:19:04Bye-bye.

01:19:06Bye-bye.

01:19:07Bye-bye.

01:19:08Bye-bye.

01:19:09Bye-bye.

01:19:10Bye-bye.

01:19:12Bye-bye.

01:19:26Are you ready for your last date?

01:19:31Time for a quick game?

01:19:34Uncle Sal.

01:19:36You know, your uncle's a wise man.

01:19:39He helped me see things that were, in fact, right in front of me.

01:19:45Mm-hmm. What's that?

01:19:47Well, you see, my program worked. Kind of.

01:19:52I built these perfect profiles and thought all I needed to do was match people together.

01:19:56But it was you who helped me see what I was missing.

01:20:03Imagining similar people doesn't work because you need that extra something.

01:20:07Disagreement.

01:20:09That slight annoyance. You 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.

01:20:20I have to catch a title.

01:20:21No, 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.

01:20:27It'll take a really, really, really long time.

01:20:30Well, I'm not going anywhere, so my time is oops.

01:20:33So I guess a rocky start doesn't mean that two people can't...

01:20:39Make a wonderful finish?

01:20:44Just makes things more complicated.

01:20:47What in life isn't?

01:20:49So who gets the job?

01:20:52Who cares?

01:20:54So who gets the job?

01:20:58Who cares?

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