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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?

00:00:43On 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.

00:01:58Heya.

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.

00:02:10It must have gotten caught.

00:02:11Um, I can fix it.

00:02:13Just...

00:02:14If you help me...

00:02:15Yeah, there we go.

00:02:16Thanks.

00:02:17Well, I do.

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

00:02:2110 minutes, and now I look like I hopped out of the trash.

00:02:23Oh.

00:02:24We can salvage this.

00:02:25Just give me one second.

00:02:27Oh, my gosh.

00:02:28You're Kate Nolan.

00:02:29Yikes.

00:02:30What happened?

00:02:31This guy?

00:02:32Be right there.

00:02:33I am such a huge fan of The Love Spark.

00:02:35All of my friends read it.

00:02:38Yeah.

00:02:39I'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.

00:02:44Well, it paid off because I have a meeting with your editor in 10 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.

00:02:59Oh, my...

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

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

00:03:05You?

00:03:06My gosh.

00:03:07Look, dump the dating apps.

00:03:10The 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.

00:03:26Centuries of experience?

00:03:27Funny.

00:03:28You don't look a day over a hundred.

00:03:29Yeah, it's good.

00:03:30Yeah, no, it's a family business.

00:03:31My family's been matchmaking for generations.

00:03:32Oh, you're serious?

00:03:33My professional services are discreet, individually designed, and well-built.

00:03:35Like a Rolls Royce.

00:03:36Worth a shot.

00:03:37No, 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. Sometimes handing the reins to someone else can be quite useful. My family successfully matched European royalty.

00:03:58Ah, yes, the famously happy royal families. Nothing 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. You 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. That'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.

00:04:54Glenn Jacobs?

00:04:59Mr. 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, call me Glenn.

00:05:14Fashion 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?

00:05:28I'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, 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, I'm sorry I'm late.

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

00:05:59Hello, again.

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

00:06:02He is.

00:06:05Um, sorry, 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?

00:06:21Aside 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.

00:06:49Okay, which is what exactly?

00:06:51Kate, you will be writing a profile piece about Joseph.

00:06:54Oh, what?

00:06:56About him and his methods.

00:06:58Throw in some family history, especially with the royal stuff.

00:07:01The owners will love that.

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

00:07:04Wouldn't that be wonderful?

00:07:05Wait till you read it.

00:07:06And Joseph, you 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 is going to find my true love.

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

00:07:17Congrats.

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.

00:07:32Well, 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.

00:07:38And 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.

00:07:50Eight.

00:07:51That's my lucky number.

00:07:52And 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.

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

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

00:08:09Yes.

00:08:10Very.

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.

00:08:32Yeah, yeah.

00:08:32All good.

00:08:33Well, mostly.

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

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

00:08:38Might 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?

00:08:50Yeah, it will be.

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

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

00:08:56First 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, you just couldn't resist another competition, could you?

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

00:09:06Second, I was defending the family name.

00:09:08You do not need to defend the family name.

00:09:09We're practically royalty.

00:09:11My new software is bulletproof.

00:09:13I 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.

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

00:09:20Oh, look, it's my new friend, Ben.

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

00:09:23Gotta go.

00:09:29I knew I carried safety pins around for a reason.

00:09:31Is there anything you can't do?

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

00:09:36This is fate.

00:09:37It's not fate.

00:09:38Come on, I happen to be doing a play about a matchmaker and you just happen to meet one

00:09:41in 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.

00:09:45It's time that you got back out there.

00:09:47You know you can't force these things.

00:09:48Either you have the spark or you don't.

00:09:50Now, enough about me.

00:09:51Tell me about your play.

00:09:52Okay, it's an off, off, off Broadway production of Emma.

00:09:56Pretty low budget, but I think this could be the one.

00:09:59Really?

00:09:59Yeah.

00:10:00Wow.

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

00:10:04Well, 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.

00:10:15He's a really great actor and he plays the lead opposite yours truly.

00:10:19Mm-hmm.

00:10:20Dating 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'll 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.

00:10:36I see.

00:10:37It's New York.

00:10:38Ah, yes.

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

00:10:40Yep.

00:10:41The park is free, though.

00:10:43Sure.

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, well, 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.

00:11:12Well, 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.

00:11:28More of a jock.

00:11:30I suppose I enjoyed both for some of the 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 to my new corner office at the Connacle.

00:11:46Um, poor 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.

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

00:11:58So, 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.

00:12:10Uh, using my software, I was able to take answers from questionnaires and build extremely detailed personality profiles.

00:12:15Like, insanely detailed.

00:12:16They often revealed 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.

00:12:28I realized if I saved her some Silicon Valley tech job, I 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 a whole new client base.

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

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

00:12:54Hmm.

00:12:55I 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 Annie and me, for example.

00:13:20They 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's going to be up to the task.

00:13:38Why 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.

00:13:51Go 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're into that.

00:14:07Excuse 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.

00:14:22Well, it's flawed, yeah,

00:14:23but 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

00:14:40to help create truly honest profiles.

00:14:44So now what?

00:14:45If I would just sit back, relax,

00:14:47watch the little slideshow.

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

00:14:51but I assure you,

00:14:52my 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.

00:15:18$1.95.

00:15:19Or $1.96.

00:15:23Or $1.97.

00:15:24Or $1.98.

00:15:25Or $1.99.

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

00:15:28Last one.

00:15:30$200.

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 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 200 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

00:15:57on the profile piece,

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

00:16:00Could you just read that?

00:16:03According 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.

00:16:13Luck or science?

00:16:26Next!

00:16:29Ah!

00:16:30You 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

00:17:01who told me that everything in life

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

00:17:04That everyone has a chance

00:17:05to be skillful at something,

00:17:06but it takes work.

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

00:17:10Do you practice these speeches

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

00:17:13Every morning.

00:17:13In the mirror.

00:17:14Yeah.

00:17:22Don't get me wrong.

00:17:23I like Dawson's Creek, but I think it's just...

00:17:24No, 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.

00:17:30That's why it's so good.

00:17:32I guess.

00:17:34But sometimes I like a simple love story, you know?

00:17:37I, uh, 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.

00:17:50And, you know...

00:17:51They're really messy with the...

00:17:52Oh, yeah.

00:17:52Right?

00:17:53It's the worst.

00:17:53Yeah, 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, uh...

00:18:09I'll see you on stage.

00:18:10Okay.

00:18:24Okay.

00:18:32Okay.

00:18:32In 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?

00:18:42Or should you trust your feelings and 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.

00:18:55If 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, let'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, can I just say you look really great this evening?

00:20:48Thanks.

00:20:49Again.

00:20:51Uh, so, uh, do you like jazz?

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

00:21:01Uh, your 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, well, 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.

00:21:26Together.

00:21:27Come on, it'll be fine.

00:21:28Okay.

00:21:28All right, so 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, pretend that I'm 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?

00:21:48I'm not 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?

00:22:02Was 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.

00:22:18Honestly, I just don't get it.

00:22:20You go on the internet, and you research.

00:22:22Great 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...

00:22:28He has no drive, you know?

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

00:22:33Nancy?

00:22:34Uh, yeah, yeah.

00:22:36Very interesting.

00:22:39Uh, panda.

00:22:41Yeah, sure, got it.

00:22:43Uh-huh.

00:22:44You weren't listening.

00:22:45I'm sorry.

00:22:46I mean, Charlie just came in for his costume fitting.

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

00:22:55How's that going?

00:22:57I don't know.

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

00:23:02completely 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?

00:23:13Oh, yeah.

00:23:23Hello?

00:23:24Ah!

00:23:25How 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?

00:23:41Yep.

00:23:42Oh, God.

00:23:43It 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.

00:23:48Ones 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.

00:24:04Yeah, well, I've been busy, and 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.

00:24:13Tell 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 gets B. Webster wrong at anything.

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

00:24:38I 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...

00:24:58Not sure this counts as a sport.

00:25:04How 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.

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

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

00:25:21It's just a little playful banjo.

00:25:22Do you not have banjo?

00:25:24He and my Aunt Mimi own the place.

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

00:25:28in 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 stealing me back, man, by the way.

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

00:25:37So, we're going to gab all day?

00:25:38You 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.

00:26:01I 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.

00:26:07That's all I knew.

00:26:08I was quite the bocce ball roller in my day.

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

00:26:14Oh.

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

00:26:16Oh.

00:26:17You know.

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.

00:26:37All right, Slake.

00:26:37You're up.

00:26:38You're up.

00:26:47You're going to bowl, or are you trying to bore the pins until they fall over?

00:26:57Ouch.

00:27:05Oh.

00:27:07Are you not amused?

00:27:09Huh.

00:27:10You don't look amused.

00:27:11Huh.

00:27:17You don't look too big.

00:27:42Joseph?

00:27:44We need 89 points to win.

00:27:46That's three strikes in a row.

00:27:48Yeah, I know.

00:27:50It's called a turkey.

00:27:51You know that, right?

00:27:52Odd, but okay.

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

00:27:56Very.

00:27:58Good.

00:28:09Twan.

00:28:11That's twan.

00:28:13Twan.

00:28:16So that, that, that was two?

00:28:25Yeah, yeah.

00:28:25That was two?

00:28:26Yeah, yeah.

00:28:26One more.

00:28:26That's where I'll show.

00:28:27That was two?

00:28:27All right.

00:28:28You counting?

00:28:29Is that two?

00:28:29All right.

00:28:32How do you like turkey?

00:28:33I'm an actor.

00:28:46I need my phone.

00:28:49I'm an actor.

00:28:50I need my phone.

00:29:03I've been cut off for over a week now.

00:29:04I had to use a pay phone to call my agent.

00:29:06You know how hard those are to find?

00:29:10Uh, I'll call you back.

00:29:11Hi, how are you?

00:29:15I'm really looking forward to getting this up on its feet with you.

00:29:17Oh, yeah, me too.

00:29:22Okay, I'm just going to come out and ask.

00:29:26Are you ghosting me?

00:29:27What?

00:29:28It's just you haven't responded to any of my texts or calls lately.

00:29:31Oh, so you messaged me?

00:29:33Uh, yeah.

00:29:34A bunch.

00:29:35Oh, uh, I'm sorry.

00:29:36It's just I, um, I lost my phone.

00:29:40Oh, well, why didn't you just say?

00:29:42Yeah, I don't know.

00:29:43After what you said about the whole no dating co-stars thing,

00:29:45I thought maybe you changed your mind,

00:29:47and I didn't want to assume that you sent me a message,

00:29:49and you didn't bring up the date during rehearsal,

00:29:51so I didn't want to press the matter.

00:29:52That's why I didn't say anything either.

00:29:54So you didn't change your mind?

00:29:56No, no.

00:29:56I had such a good time.

00:29:58Me too.

00:29:59Jeez, I should have just told you.

00:30:01Well, we can talk more after rehearsal.

00:30:03Maybe grab a drink?

00:30:04Yeah.

00:30:05That'd be great.

00:30:06Okay.

00:30:07I'll see you on stage.

00:30:08Okay.

00:30:16No, it's fine.

00:30:17It's a popular time of year, I understand.

00:30:19Thanks.

00:30:20Oh, another letdown.

00:30:22I don't think I'm ever going to find a place

00:30:23for my aunt and uncle's anniversary party.

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

00:30:26It was my first call.

00:30:27It's the perfect venue,

00:30:28and booked solid for the next decade.

00:30:30We'll find somewhere.

00:30:31Don't worry, I'm sure of it.

00:30:32I hope so.

00:30:33Tap dancing?

00:30:37No.

00:30:38Then spit it out.

00:30:39Okay.

00:30:40He is not ghosting me.

00:30:42It was a miscommunication.

00:30:42He just lost his phone.

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

00:30:47How about you?

00:30:48Any more lined up?

00:30:49Seven more failed dates to go,

00:30:51then I went and get the conical job

00:30:52I thought I already had.

00:30:53I'm meeting with Joseph shortly

00:30:54to get the deets on Mr. Wrong number two.

00:30:56Hey, so maybe it's just me,

00:30:58but this Joseph seems, um, interesting.

00:31:02Hey, so maybe it's just me,

00:31:04but this Joseph seems, um, interesting.

00:31:07No?

00:31:07If by interesting you mean arrogant

00:31:09and competitive, then yeah.

00:31:10Yeah, it sounds like someone else I know.

00:31:12Mm-hmm.

00:31:13To be fair, we got a little sidetracked

00:31:15and wound up going bowling last night,

00:31:16and he was actually pretty good.

00:31:18You only take the special ones bowling.

00:31:20It wasn't like that.

00:31:21Who won?

00:31:23He did.

00:31:24Oh!

00:31:25No way.

00:31:26I know.

00:31:27But, like, I let him win.

00:31:28Oh, yeah, of course you did.

00:31:29Okay.

00:31:37Yee-haw.

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

00:31:49Um, no, decided to cut back.

00:31:52So, I've been thinking.

00:31:54Say hell freezes over

00:31:55and you actually win this competition

00:31:56and find my true love.

00:31:59Do you really think you have what it takes

00:32:00to write a daily column?

00:32:01Of course.

00:32:02I deal with relationships all the time.

00:32:03You see, I really care about the people I help,

00:32:05and if the unthinkable happens

00:32:06and you get the job,

00:32:06I need to know that you're up to it.

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

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

00:32:12Dear Kate,

00:32:13I've been dating my best friend for three years,

00:32:14and last Christmas he proposed.

00:32:15It was at a family gathering,

00:32:17so I felt I couldn't say no,

00:32:18but now a few months later

00:32:18I'm wondering if I made the right choice.

00:32:20I love him,

00:32:20but I'm worried that he might be my best friend

00:32:22and not the love of my life.

00:32:22How can I be sure?

00:32:24Go.

00:32:25Go? Go? Go what?

00:32:26What are we doing?

00:32:27This is the biggest part of my job.

00:32:28How would you respond to her?

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

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

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

00:32:35I know I would, um...

00:32:36Uh-huh.

00:32:37Okay, uh, no, no, okay.

00:32:39Look, um,

00:32:40I would say that it's completely normal

00:32:41to feel nervous about a life-changing decision,

00:32:43but if this person is your best friend,

00:32:45then you tell them your concerns.

00:32:47That's what they're there for.

00:32:48Communication is key.

00:32:50Beginner's luck.

00:32:50Oh!

00:32:51Ah!

00:32:53Okay, don't throw your back out.

00:32:55And I would add that part of the reason I developed

00:32:57this technology was to remove doubts,

00:32:58just like this.

00:32:59Well, so far you're batting zero.

00:33:01Baseball terminology.

00:33:02Maybe.

00:33:03Well, I've tweaked the algorithm,

00:33:04broadened the search,

00:33:04and found someone that I think

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

00:33:08Okay.

00:33:08How do you feel

00:33:10about country music?

00:33:12Oh my gosh, I am so sorry, Dad.

00:33:25Did you just slap your thigh?

00:33:27I didn't think anyone actually ever did that.

00:33:29Is that really a thing, too?

00:33:30Oh, only if we're really happy.

00:33:33Oh.

00:33:35Honestly, when I walked in and saw the cowboy hat,

00:33:37I was kind of dreading this,

00:33:38but I'm having a really good time.

00:33:42Oh.

00:33:42If you'll excuse me,

00:33:43I didn't use a little cowboy hat.

00:33:54Hey, you.

00:33:55Now, where were we?

00:33:57Oh, before I forget,

00:33:58the waiter came by

00:33:59and told me that you had a phone call.

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

00:34:02It certainly is.

00:34:04Your wife called.

00:34:07Your wife called.

00:34:08Let me see if I got this right.

00:34:09Your daughter has been sent home sick from school,

00:34:11so please pick up some chicken soup

00:34:13on the way home from your work meeting,

00:34:14because we all know

00:34:15that the most important part

00:34:17of curing a sickness

00:34:17is to stay hydrated.

00:34:30Hello.

00:34:31Hello.

00:34:32Wow.

00:34:34You look amazing.

00:34:37How'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.

00:34:46I think your algorithm needs an algorithm.

00:34:50Okay.

00:34:51Aside from the whole marriage part,

00:34:53was it a good match?

00:34:54Yeah.

00:34:55Obviously, he's an idiot

00:34:56and he's blacklisted from now on,

00:34:57but it's clear I'm on the right path.

00:35:00Oh.

00:35:01So, do you, like, sleep here, or...?

00:35:07No.

00:35:07Of course not.

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

00:35:11Can I get you coffee?

00:35:12Apology waffle?

00:35:13I'm good.

00:35:13You know, I've been doing some background reading

00:35:16on your family.

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

00:35:19Yes, you are,

00:35:20and you weren't kidding about legacy.

00:35:21There are some amazing stories in there,

00:35:23which means my part of the competition

00:35:25is shaping up quite nicely.

00:35:28We are still on for tomorrow, yeah?

00:35:30Yeah, so try and get some sleep.

00:35:32Will do.

00:35:34And, Kate,

00:35:34I really am sorry.

00:35:38I'll make it up to you.

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

00:35:57Giorgino is available.

00:35:59What?

00:36:00How?

00:36:01I put your name on the waitlist

00:36:02with zero hope,

00:36:03but the manager just called me

00:36:04and said that somebody canceled their event.

00:36:06So get down there with the deposit,

00:36:08and we are in.

00:36:09Oh, you are so awesome.

00:36:11Okay, I'm gonna head there now

00:36:12and give them a check

00:36:12and sign the agreement.

00:36:13Yes.

00:36:16Ooh, Nance, I gotta go.

00:36:17Love you.

00:36:18Hello?

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,

00:36:23and I think you're gonna love it.

00:36:24Ooh.

00:36:25Ooh, um,

00:36:27you know what?

00:36:27I gotta go.

00:36:28Long story.

00:36:28What?

00:36:31Hello?

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

00:36:33I'm at the diner.

00:36:34Ooh, I gotta cancel.

00:36:35I've got my dates to go.

00:36:36Okay, well,

00:36:37meet me at Giorgino in 15 minutes.

00:36:40Hello?

00:36:42Well, hello, darling.

00:36:44How did you get this number?

00:36:46Tear it up, shred it,

00:36:47tear it up again,

00:36:47and then burn it.

00:36:53Hey.

00:36:55Don't worry about it.

00:37:03Nice place.

00:37:04It's the perfect place.

00:37:06So what's going on here?

00:37:07Well, nothing now.

00:37:09Been searching the city

00:37:09for a special place

00:37:10to throw my aunt and uncle

00:37:11a surprise anniversary party.

00:37:13Unthinkable happened,

00:37:14and this place had a cancellation.

00:37:15So what's the problem?

00:37:17The additional cost

00:37:18for a short notice,

00:37:19changeover of staff,

00:37:20last-minute booking fee,

00:37:21and a 25% customary search charge.

00:37:23Can you really put a price

00:37:24on happiness?

00:37:25Nice.

00:37:30Can you really put a price

00:37:31on happiness?

00:37:33Nice.

00:37:34Guess you can.

00:37:36Better leave

00:37:36before he adds

00:37:37a few more zeros.

00:37:38Look, I know you've

00:37:39probably checked out

00:37:40all sorts of places,

00:37:41but pretty good at research.

00:37:43Maybe I can give you a hand.

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

00:37:46Yeah, why not?

00:37:48Okay, well,

00:37:49maybe having someone

00:37:50make some choices for me

00:37:51isn't as bad as it sounds.

00:37:52Then it is the least

00:37:53I can do after the whole

00:37:54married cowboy incident.

00:37:56Right.

00:37:56You did by chance

00:37:57give that rodeo rider

00:37:58my number, did you?

00:37:58I did.

00:38:00Problem?

00:38:00What were you thinking?

00:38:05Well, if I can't find you

00:38:06and date,

00:38:07at least I can help you

00:38:08find a babe.

00:38:09Thanks.

00:38:11So, you want to go discuss

00:38:12the next candidates

00:38:13for your dates?

00:38:13I've got some great ones

00:38:14lined up.

00:38:15You know, I'm not really

00:38:15in the mood right now.

00:38:17Do you think we can reschedule?

00:38:18Okay, well,

00:38:19how about some more

00:38:20background on your

00:38:20stunning profile on me then?

00:38:22Take a brain check

00:38:23on that too.

00:38:23Oh yeah, literally.

00:38:25Yeah.

00:38:26You know,

00:38:27I'm starting to think

00:38:28that you don't actually

00:38:28want to finish this thing

00:38:29and just fancy

00:38:30hanging out with me.

00:38:31You wish.

00:38:33No, I, um,

00:38:34I just need to be

00:38:35alone for a bit.

00:38:37Okay.

00:38:38Bye.

00:38:39Bye.

00:38:47Everything okay, kiddo?

00:39:08Fine.

00:39:09Just trying to bowl out

00:39:10a few issues,

00:39:10that's all.

00:39:17Can I help?

00:39:21Do you think

00:39:22I'm too picky?

00:39:23Nothing wrong

00:39:23with being picky.

00:39:24Really?

00:39:25Okay, what about

00:39:27when it comes to, say,

00:39:28planning something special,

00:39:29chasing your dream career,

00:39:31or finding a relationship

00:39:32that matters in life?

00:39:33Sorry, are we still

00:39:34talking about bowling here?

00:39:35I could go either way,

00:39:36just give me a hint.

00:39:38I'm just starting to wonder.

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

00:39:41that once they find the spark,

00:39:42it's undeniable,

00:39:43but how can I say that

00:39:44when I haven't found it yet?

00:39:46This makes me feel

00:39:47like a fraud.

00:39:47Nobody talks about

00:39:48my niece like that.

00:39:50Don't exactly have

00:39:51the best track record.

00:39:53And I tried so hard

00:39:54in my last relationship,

00:39:55even though I knew

00:39:55it wasn't right.

00:39:56Since then,

00:39:57it's just been bad date

00:39:58after bad date.

00:39:59What happens

00:40:00when something comes along

00:40:01that doesn't quite line up

00:40:04with everything you believed?

00:40:05Maybe I'm wrong

00:40:06about the spark.

00:40:06Maybe I should be

00:40:07more open to options.

00:40:09Maybe I'm wrong

00:40:09about the spark.

00:40:10Maybe I should be

00:40:11more open to options.

00:40:12Do you remember

00:40:13when we first started

00:40:14thinking about a custom ball

00:40:15for you, right?

00:40:16All the different styles

00:40:16we tried out?

00:40:17Weights,

00:40:18designs,

00:40:19hole placements.

00:40:20I don't really think

00:40:21that compares.

00:40:22It does, it does.

00:40:23I've never known anybody

00:40:24to be so picky initially

00:40:25about, you know,

00:40:26a bowling ball.

00:40:28But you tried out

00:40:28different things.

00:40:29You were open

00:40:30to options.

00:40:31And when you finally

00:40:32weighed in

00:40:33on all the options,

00:40:34the ball you picked

00:40:36was perfect.

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

00:40:41Once you know,

00:40:43you know.

00:40:43Come on,

00:40:46give it a whirl.

00:40:57That's what I'm

00:40:57talking about right there.

00:40:59Hold on.

00:41:03So no news

00:41:03on the soap opera?

00:41:04Yeah, I'm not being

00:41:05impatient.

00:41:06Look, I just really

00:41:06need the money.

00:41:07There's got to be

00:41:08something.

00:41:09I'll do anything.

00:41:10Oh.

00:41:11Hey, is everything

00:41:12okay?

00:41:13Yeah, everything

00:41:13is perfect now

00:41:14that you're here.

00:41:15You know, if there's

00:41:16something wrong,

00:41:17you can tell me.

00:41:18Everything's fine,

00:41:19honestly.

00:41:20I know how tough

00:41:21this job can be, okay?

00:41:23I was on the verge

00:41:23of quitting last year.

00:41:25You've got to keep

00:41:25the faith.

00:41:26Everything's going

00:41:26to work out, okay?

00:41:28No matter how

00:41:28desperate things get

00:41:29or how behind you

00:41:29are on your rent

00:41:30or your cell phone bill

00:41:31or just trying to figure

00:41:32out where your next

00:41:32dollar is going

00:41:33to come from,

00:41:33you know?

00:41:34Charlie, are you sure

00:41:35that everything's okay?

00:41:37Everything's fine.

00:41:39It's just, it's hard

00:41:40to imagine you giving

00:41:41up acting.

00:41:43We never would have

00:41:43met.

00:41:45You're such a charmer.

00:41:49Hello.

00:41:57Hiya.

00:41:59Working hard

00:41:59or hardly working?

00:42:00Oh, hilarious.

00:42:01Did you write that?

00:42:02I did.

00:42:03Yeah?

00:42:03Yeah.

00:42:04You know what else I did?

00:42:05I went and checked out

00:42:06some of the places

00:42:06you suggested.

00:42:07One of them

00:42:07was almost perfect.

00:42:08Good.

00:42:09Almost.

00:42:10There was a construction

00:42:10site out front

00:42:11and I could barely

00:42:12hurt myself think.

00:42:13Well, we're not going

00:42:13to give up that easy.

00:42:14Come on.

00:42:15Come on.

00:42:16I'm not going to bite.

00:42:18We,

00:42:18we're going to find

00:42:19you a venue.

00:42:21Okay.

00:42:23All right.

00:42:24Now,

00:42:25this one,

00:42:26I went to a launch

00:42:27party for a fashion line.

00:42:29That's where I met

00:42:30your cowboy friend.

00:42:31Ugh.

00:42:31Yeah.

00:42:32Place looks great,

00:42:33though.

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

00:42:36Okay.

00:42:37This one's beautiful.

00:42:39Beautiful decor.

00:42:39A decent price.

00:42:40But,

00:42:41oh, no.

00:42:43No,

00:42:43your cousin Jean

00:42:43and her bad hip,

00:42:44they're not going

00:42:44to like going

00:42:45up these stairs.

00:42:46This place is out.

00:42:47You remember that?

00:42:49Yeah.

00:42:50Of course.

00:42:52Oh,

00:42:52I didn't think

00:42:52you listened to me ramble.

00:42:54Kidding?

00:42:55My coffee and waffle

00:42:55get together

00:42:56is a high night

00:42:56of my day.

00:43:00Oh,

00:43:00I didn't think

00:43:01you listened to me

00:43:01ramble.

00:43:02Kidding?

00:43:03My coffee and waffle

00:43:04get together

00:43:04is a high night

00:43:05of my day.

00:43:07Okay,

00:43:07I'm just going

00:43:08to send you

00:43:08a list of these.

00:43:09Obviously,

00:43:10they're not going

00:43:10to be as good

00:43:11as Georgino,

00:43:11but it seems

00:43:12like you are in need.

00:43:14Thanks.

00:43:15I really appreciate it.

00:43:16I've got a bunch

00:43:22of potential dates

00:43:23to go over too.

00:43:23I've got a great

00:43:24feeling about these guys.

00:43:26You're going to have

00:43:26a lot to live up to.

00:43:29I mean,

00:43:30just because

00:43:30you know,

00:43:31there's so many

00:43:32great guys

00:43:32in this city.

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

00:43:35Hi,

00:43:35can I have a coffee,

00:43:36please?

00:43:37So is this

00:43:51your first time

00:43:51bu-

00:43:52So is this your first time

00:44:05Hello, Glenn.

00:44:18Great.

00:44:18Have you got anything for me on that profile piece?

00:44:21I'm kind of under the gun here.

00:44:22Mm-hmm.

00:44:22I'm almost done, I swear.

00:44:24And what about the competition?

00:44:25I'm going to need the winner to start next week.

00:44:27Right.

00:44:28He still has two dates left to find my match.

00:44:31And?

00:44:32And I guess we'll just have to see how it plays out.

00:44:34All right.

00:44:34Keep informed.

00:44:35All right.

00:44:35Hey, I hate to bother you, but do you have any news on my next date?

00:44:50Hey, I hate to bother you, but do you have any news on my next date?

00:44:54Glenn's hounded me for an update.

00:44:56Yeah, he just gave me the gears, too.

00:44:58Well?

00:44:59Not yet, but soon.

00:45:01Are you okay?

00:45:01You seem stressed.

00:45:02Yeah, of course I'm stressed.

00:45:04I've only got two dates to go, and my software's not fine.

00:45:05I mean, what am I missing?

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

00:45:09There's no pride in winning if you don't do it right.

00:45:12Know me so well.

00:45:14Yeah, well, I've got detailed files.

00:45:17Okay, bye.

00:45:17Bye.

00:45:17Mother!

00:45:30I wasn't expecting you.

00:45:33I can see that.

00:45:34What a pleasant surprise.

00:45:36I 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 data I need to see this through.

00:45:42Oh, I called in the last of my favours to make sure the job was yours.

00:45:46Instead, you allow a total stranger to compete with you.

00:45:50Oh, she's not some stranger.

00:45:52And I'll figure this out.

00:45:53I'm so close.

00:45:54I'm certain you believe that.

00:45:55However, this has to be a success.

00:45:58So I'm taking over operations.

00:45:59Mother, I can do this if you just trust me.

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

00:46:05Correct?

00:46:07Now, this software you have, it contains everything about this woman.

00:46:10Correct?

00:46:11Her likes, her dislikes, her passions.

00:46:13Well, yeah.

00:46:14Good.

00:46:15Then we will create a perfect match.

00:46:17What?

00:46:18I've already been in touch with an actor, and with your detailed information, we will create her perfect match.

00:46:24Well, you can't trick her.

00:46:25That's immoral.

00:46:26It goes completely against my integrity.

00:46:28Oh, really?

00:46:29You're the one who agreed to this foolish competition.

00:46:31Look, you have done your best, and been found wanting.

00:46:34And if we fail, then the business, our income, and the family legacy are all ruined.

00:46:40Do you want that on your conscience?

00:46:42No, but if you just give me a little more time.

00:46:44I've arranged for an actor to meet you tomorrow.

00:46:46You're going to use all the information you have to create her perfect date.

00:46:50She only needs to believe it until the job is secure.

00:46:54Understood?

00:46:55Yes.

00:46:56Yeah.

00:46:58Oh, excuse me.

00:46:59Tea, milk, no sugar.

00:47:02So, uh, one tea, milk, no sugar.

00:47:06I hope one of these venues works out.

00:47:08Joseph really went the extra mile to find them.

00:47:09Joseph, this, Joseph, that.

00:47:11Why don't you just ask him out already?

00:47:12What?

00:47:12No.

00:47:13Why not?

00:47:14I mean, you took him bowling.

00:47:15I don't think he realizes how lucky he is.

00:47:17I gotta say, it feels great having a boyfriend.

00:47:20Wait, are you official now?

00:47:21Yeah.

00:47:22Jump in.

00:47:22The water's fine.

00:47:23I'm so happy for you.

00:47:25When can I meet him?

00:47:26Soon, I hope.

00:47:27But right now, we have a venue to find.

00:47:29Okay, let's go.

00:47:31You have a boyfriend.

00:47:32I have a boyfriend.

00:47:36Hey, are you Joseph?

00:47:38He must be Charlie.

00:47:39Yeah, I spoke with your mother.

00:47:42Hey, are you Joseph?

00:47:44He must be Charlie.

00:47:45Yeah, I spoke with your mother.

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

00:47:48She tends to like a taller man.

00:47:49Well, I'm an actor.

00:47:50I could, uh, just act taller.

00:47:52I'm sorry.

00:47:54Sit down.

00:47:55Yeah.

00:47:55We've got what to do.

00:47:58So, what do you think?

00:47:59I think we've seen five places today and none of them work.

00:48:01No, what about the Fifth Avenue place?

00:48:03There were no windows.

00:48:04The one on the Upper East Side?

00:48:05Pretty sure I saw a rat in the corner.

00:48:06I mean, that last place was okay.

00:48:08And it's available.

00:48:10Yeah.

00:48:12Should we book it?

00:48:13A party's in two days.

00:48:14I don't think we have a choice.

00:48:15We can make it work.

00:48:17We just need the right decorations.

00:48:18A few balloons here and there.

00:48:20Some garlands.

00:48:20It'll be beautiful.

00:48:21I swear.

00:48:23Okay.

00:48:24Yeah.

00:48:25Did I ever tell you you're my hero?

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

00:48:29Okay, just to be clear, I do not prove this.

00:48:31Yeah, no judgment.

00:48:32I just really need the money.

00:48:33Right.

00:48:35Your name is David Steer.

00:48:37Okay.

00:48:38This is a list of your characteristics, interests, and traits.

00:48:41Right.

00:48:42What am I doing?

00:48:44I 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.

00:48:50Oh, but I have a girlfriend.

00:48:52That's perfect.

00:48:53Okay.

00:48:55Look, I just need this woman, Kate, to feel like she's met her perfect match.

00:48:59That she feels she has the spark.

00:49:01Wow, that's a lot of pressure.

00:49:03Yeah, tell me about it.

00:49:04Can we rehearse?

00:49:08Can we rehearse?

00:49:09Rehearse what?

00:49:10Well, I need to rehearse, so I can really embody the character, you know?

00:49:14How do you rehearse at the date?

00:49:17What do you want me to...

00:49:19Oh, you just say from the top.

00:49:21From the top.

00:49:23You must be Kate.

00:49:24Wow, you look sensational.

00:49:26I'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.

00:49:32I'm simply speaking in my normal voice.

00:49:34Oh, this is off-putting.

00:49:35Okay.

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

00:49:38You have to be her.

00:49:40I'm so sorry.

00:49:41This is not what I normally do.

00:49:43Just give it a try.

00:49:48So lovely...

00:49:49No, no.

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

00:49:51My name is Kate.

00:49:52You as well.

00:49:53So, Kate, tell me about yourself.

00:49:55Well, I am a writer.

00:49:57I run a dating blog called The Love Spark.

00:49:59I give relationship advice.

00:50:00Ah, yes.

00:50:01I'm a big fan.

00:50:02Must be an extremely rewarding job.

00:50:03It is.

00:50:04I love it.

00:50:04What do you do?

00:50:06Oh, I'm a doctor.

00:50:07I spent several years overseas with the Red Cross,

00:50:10lending my services to the needy.

00:50:11So, why did you bring me to a diner for our first date?

00:50:15Well, uh, uh, because...

00:50:17No, no.

00:50:18It's too slow, mate.

00:50:19Come on.

00:50:20Sorry.

00:50:21Back to the top.

00:50:25You must be Kate.

00:50:26Wow, you look sensational.

00:50:28I'm David Sear.

00:50:29Pleasure to meet you.

00:50:29Lovely to meet you.

00:50:30Why 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 walk, perhaps?

00:50:38Sounds right up my alley.

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

00:50:40Oh, more than anything.

00:50:42They're a constant source of inspiration that I owe them everything.

00:50:45Now, if we were to play a game, would you let me win?

00:50:48Oh, of course not.

00:50:49Because that would have ruined the fun playing.

00:50:51Okay, let's talk personal choices.

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

00:50:54Okay.

00:50:55Sorry, don't want to ruin the floor or anything,

00:50:56but it feels more like an interrogation than a date.

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

00:51:02And do we really need the accent?

00:51:04Oh, but it's so charming.

00:51:05Okay, now you're just making fun of me.

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

00:51:09We can find another act.

00:51:11I can use it.

00:51:12Oh, God.

00:51:14It's Kate.

00:51:18Hide.

00:51:19Hello.

00:51:23Hey.

00:51:24How you doing?

00:51:24Hi.

00:51:25Good to see you.

00:51:26Fine.

00:51:26Are you okay?

00:51:27Yeah, good.

00:51:28Good.

00:51:28Great.

00:51:29Yeah, all good.

00:51:29Fine.

00:51:29Yeah, why wouldn't I be?

00:51:31Okay.

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

00:51:35And feel free to say no,

00:51:36but I was wondering if you wanted to come to the anniversary party this weekend.

00:51:40Really?

00:51:41Yeah.

00:51:42You've just been such a big help.

00:51:44And I'd like to have you around.

00:51:47Okay, well.

00:51:48If you put it that way, I'd love to.

00:51:51Great.

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

00:51:53I've got to go.

00:51:53Many balloons to buy.

00:51:54Kate, um.

00:51:57Yes?

00:51:59I've got a date for you.

00:52:02Oh, okay.

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

00:52:05Really excited about this one.

00:52:06I think I've finally figured it out.

00:52:08And when is it?

00:52:13Tonight.

00:52:14It's a little last minute, but I guess I can make it work.

00:52:18Text me the details.

00:52:20Okay.

00:52:21Cheers.

00:52:26All right.

00:52:28Turn and call at eight.

00:52:28Hello.

00:52:42You must be Kate.

00:52:44Wow.

00:52:45You look sensational.

00:52:47I'm David Sear.

00:52:48It's a pleasure to meet you.

00:52:50Lovely to meet you, David.

00:52:52Not too bad yourself.

00:52:53Hmm.

00:52:54Flattery will get you everywhere.

00:52:56I agree.

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

00:52:59You want to grab some dinner?

00:53:01I'm happy to take your lead.

00:53:02Shall we have a stroll first?

00:53:04That'd be nice.

00:53:04Bye.

00:53:07I 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.

00:53:15I don't think I barely would have left my apartment if it wasn't for my uncle.

00:53:18He drove a cab and helped me find my feet.

00:53:21Don'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.

00:53:27Really?

00:53:27Yeah.

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

00:53:31Well, the skills do translate.

00:53:34Trust me.

00:53:34Really?

00:53:35Hmm.

00:53:35So, what's the worst thing you've ever done?

00:53:42The worst thing?

00:53:43Mm-hmm.

00:53:44It's a first date.

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

00:53:47I'm having a good time.

00:53:49But I think we should balance things out.

00:53:51I don't think I should say.

00:53:52It must be juicy then.

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

00:53:56Okay.

00:53:56I poisoned a girl.

00:54:02I poisoned a girl.

00:54:04Okay.

00:54:05Uh, I'm out.

00:54:06No, I was six.

00:54:08It was revenge against a bully.

00:54:09Oh, okay.

00:54:10I took my milk from recess and 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 that had gone rotten and switched it with her milk.

00:54:21You're kidding.

00:54:21The look on her face when she took that first swig, it 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.

00:54:33Oh, gosh.

00:54:34Is that the time?

00:54:35I have a big day of prep tomorrow.

00:54:36I really should get going.

00:54:38Really?

00:54:40Time flies, huh?

00:54:42I'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, um, this has been, this has been effortless.

00:54:50I had a great time.

00:54:52Lucky number seven.

00:54:52Oh, my favorite number.

00:54:54Your great date, Joseph.

00:54:56Oh, it's, it's David.

00:54:58Oh, my, I am so sorry.

00:54:59No, it's, it's, it's, no.

00:55:00It's just that the accent, it kind of threw me.

00:55:02Of course, it's fine.

00:55:03Yes.

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

00:55:06We'll do this again.

00:55:07I can't wait.

00:55:10Bye, David.

00:55:11Bye.

00:55:22That 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, you know?

00:55:29Wanted to stay in the moment.

00:55:30You did wonderful, young man.

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

00:55:35Does she want to see you again?

00:55:36I mean, she suggested it.

00:55:37Well, that's not happening.

00:55:39Of 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, I'm more of a cash man, if you don't mind dropping it off at the theater tomorrow.

00:55:49Yeah.

00:55:50Great.

00:55:54See you tomorrow.

00:55:55Nice fellow.

00:55:57Yeah.

00:56:03Okay.

00:56:06No luck tonight, huh?

00:56:07In every possible way.

00:56:12Look, Joseph, I know she's got a tough exterior, you know, but she's a real sweetheart underneath.

00:56:19Don't let her scare you away.

00:56:21I mean, once she likes you, she'll like you forever.

00:56:24I don't know about that.

00:56:26Well, we'll see.

00:56:29Cheers.

00:56:30Dear readers,

00:56:38This is hard to admit, but I may have been wrong.

00:56:42Joseph Webster and his modern approach to matchmaking may be the real thing after all.

00:56:46I have to admit that the journey I was assigned to and its final destination produced a result

00:56:50that I never would have expected.

00:56:52Cheers.

00:57:00Well, hello.

00:57:05Hey, lady.

00:57:06Good day, sir.

00:57:07How was it?

00:57:09It was what?

00:57:09Oh, your gig last night.

00:57:11Some immersive reality theater thing, right?

00:57:13Right.

00:57:13Yeah.

00:57:14It was immersive.

00:57:15All right.

00:57:16Oh, okay.

00:57:17Will you be doing any more?

00:57:19Oh, no.

00:57:19I think it was just a one-off thing.

00:57:21Oh, you found your phone.

00:57:22Yeah.

00:57:23Who's that?

00:57:24Oh, it's nobody.

00:57:27Well, listen, I'm glad it was a one-off because we open in a week and we really need to focus.

00:57:31I think this could be really special.

00:57:34The show or us?

00:57:37Both.

00:57:38But I meant the show specifically.

00:57:40No offense.

00:57:41Could really do with a hit.

00:57:43Yeah.

00:57:43The money.

00:57:43Tell me about it.

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

00:57:48Sure.

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

00:57:50Now you're talking.

00:57:51Where do you try my mac and cheese?

00:57:52It's amazing.

00:57:56Look, I'm not too big to admit this.

00:57:59David was actually a guy named Charlie.

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

00:58:04But when I saw how much fun you were having, I realized how jealous I was.

00:58:08How that should have been me.

00:58:10I know things are complicated and we've got this dumb competition, but...

00:58:14I think you might feel the same way.

00:58:17Am I right?

00:58:21I think you might feel the same way.

00:58:24Am I right?

00:58:28Okay, I'll send you a cup of coffee.

00:58:30Talking to the help again.

00:58:31Look, this 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, and whether you're a little bit of tech works

00:58:45or not, we'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?

00:58:54Do you think matchmaking is about love?

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

00:59:00It's about circumstance.

00:59:01About needs.

00:59:02It's about finding the right suitor to advance your social standing.

00:59:06To increase your wealth.

00:59:08Marrying 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.

00:59:18I've got to get some hair.

00:59:19And Mother, I 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.

00:59:33I just needed some hair.

00:59:35You good?

00:59:36I'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, well, I hate to admit it, David was pretty great.

00:59:45Really?

00:59:45Too soon to say, but I think I felt a hint of a spark.

00:59:50As difficult as this is for me, I'm almost ready to admit defeat.

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

00:59:56It's really good.

00:59:58Good?

01:00:00I 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.

01:00:13That's what this is all about, right?

01:00:15If you have something to say, you can talk to me.

01:00:18I know it's weird with the job between us and everything, but...

01:00:20I like to think we're close, no?

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

01:00:24What is?

01:00:29No, I just, you know, I gotta run.

01:00:31I really gotta run.

01:00:31I'm so sorry.

01:00:32I like to think we're close, no, I don't think we're close, no, I don't think we're close, no, I don't know what I would do without you.

01:00:57Kate, 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.

01:01:05Oh, 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, a few aliens just as a kind gesture to all mankind.

01:01:17Great.

01:01:19Kate!

01:01:20I'm sorry.

01:01:22I've been trying to get in touch with Joseph all day and he won't answer.

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

01:01:25Why?

01:01:27He 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?

01:01:44I 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.

01:02:03This is thrilling and I want to keep talking about it in detail,

01:02:06but I'm going to be late for dress rehearsal, so I'm going to call you right after.

01:02:09Okay?

01:02:10Okay.

01:02:10Okay, bye.

01:02:11Bye.

01:02:15Where is my party plan, no bug?

01:02:37Nancy.

01:02:38Nancy.

01:02:45Yes, I figured it out.

01:02:52I figured it out!

01:02:55Okay.

01:03:05Okay.

01:03:05Joseph, hi.

01:03:14Where have you been?

01:03:15I've been trying to call you all day.

01:03:17Look, 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.

01:03:25And I really want to talk to you about something.

01:03:27Listen, 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.

01:03:31Waffles 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.

01:03:50Mr. 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.

01:03:59Yes.

01:04:00Ahem.

01:04:01Miss Woodhouse?

01:04:04Mr. Knightley.

01:04:07Nancy.

01:04:07Oh, Kate, I took your notebook.

01:04:10I'm so sorry.

01:04:11David?

01:04:12Um...

01:04:13What?

01:04:15David?

01:04:16Um...

01:04:17What?

01:04:18No, this is my boyfriend, Charlie.

01:04:19Charlie, this is my best friend.

01:04:21Kate?

01:04:21This is David, the new guy I went out with last night.

01:04:24What?

01:04:26Okay, 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.

01:04:29Nance!

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.

01:04:50I didn't have a choice.

01:04:50I don't want to lose her.

01:04:52Okay, 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.

01:04:58Okay.

01:05:00Care 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.

01:05:15You left when I started to play.

01:05:15But if you just let me explain.

01:05:17I thought that we 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.

01:05:23Come on, Kate.

01:05:24And scene.

01:05:28Brilliant.

01:05:29Say that's not the point.

01:05:31I'm still getting paid, right?

01:05:34Yeah.

01:05:34Joseph Webster is a fraud.

01:05:56You ever meet someone and think it was too good to be true?

01:06:02Well, my dearest readers, sometimes it is.

01:06:05Let 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.

01:06:19That'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.

01:06:25This 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 is still lean to him.

01:06:41You have to see it through for my sake.

01:06:44Great.

01:06:46Kate, Kate, for the record, I think what he did, that was a lousy thing.

01:06:53Then disqualify him and give me the job.

01:06:56One more date and you're home free.

01:07:01Okay, 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.

01:07:26I was hired by Joseph, who used all of my data to create the perfect date for me so he'd win.

01:07:31Okay, I 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, you 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.

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 are 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, and 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 you have to stay, okay?

01:08:35Okay.

01:08:35I, uh, you weren't answering your phone.

01:08:49Shocking.

01:08:51So I decided to come here and make an attempt at explaining 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.

01:09:05You know how hard it is for me to admit that.

01:09:08Well, right 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, and while that's true, the real reason I was doing this is in search of my family's validation.

01:09:23Well, my mother suggested the thing I stand for, but I was under such pressure to fix this algorithm situation that I went along with it.

01:09:30But I'm hoping at the very least that you'll understand the lengths people will go to to help their family.

01:09:39Not that that's an excuse.

01:09:41Listen, I'm never going to forgive myself, and I don't expect you to forgive me either.

01:09:44I just needed to come here and give you an explanation, and to tell you how sorry I really am.

01:09:51Fine.

01:09:53I-I'm not done.

01:09:57I-I'm not done.

01:09:59Please.

01:10:00I know I have no real right to say this, but competition's not over yet, is it?

01:10:06I still have one more chance left, right?

01:10:09Despite my better judgment, Glenn agrees.

01:10:12I-I finally figured out what was missing in my code.

01:10:15I really do think I found the right person.

01:10:17So you want to break my heart, lie to me, and steal my job?

01:10:20No, I-I-I don't care about the job.

01:10:22I want you to have the job.

01:10:23Really.

01:10:24You don't care about the job?

01:10:25Not as much as I care about you.

01:10:28Look, please.

01:10:30Kate, please, promise me.

01:10:31You'll be there.

01:10:34I'll send you the details.

01:10:35Guess I don't have a choice.

01:10:37Are you done?

01:10:38I hope I can prove myself with this last date, but it doesn't make up for the lie.

01:10:43I wasn't sure I was going to catch you, so I slipped something under your door.

01:10:48Just consider it a small gesture for my bad behavior.

01:10:55Bye, Kate.

01:11:05Knock, knock.

01:11:16Nancy.

01:11:18Olive Branch.

01:11:19Thank God.

01:11:20Okay.

01:11:23Okay.

01:11:24Hey, hey, go easy.

01:11:25You're going to crack a rib.

01:11:28Thank you so much.

01:11:29Did you really think you could do all of this all by yourself?

01:11:32Not a chance.

01:11:33Okay.

01:11:34So I'll get started on the balloons.

01:11:36You do the seating plan.

01:11:37I need to call one of the guys from the Bull County.

01:11:39Wait.

01:11:42What?

01:11:43Kate, what is it?

01:11:51He said he was making a gesture.

01:11:55Joseph booked you, Giorgino?

01:11:58Fully staffed, fully catered.

01:11:59The works.

01:12:00I mean, that is a heck of a gesture.

01:12:04Yeah, well, it's the least he could do.

01:12:05I mean, the least he could do was a box of chocolates.

01:12:09This is incredible.

01:12:10Yes, it is.

01:12:13Okay.

01:12:14I need to start calling the guests.

01:12:34Yeah, it's a busy place just for a couple of dinner dates.

01:12:37I mean, I don't want to do this.

01:12:40Hey, you.

01:12:47Happy anniversary.

01:12:48You did all this.

01:12:49Well, I had a lot of help.

01:12:50Oh, you deserve it.

01:12:53Boy, boy.

01:12:54You almost gave so many a heart attack.

01:12:57Oh, I don't spook as easy as that.

01:12:58I get the heart of a bull.

01:12:59What is Charlie doing?

01:13:09I invited him.

01:13:10I told you, you were glowing.

01:13:13Nancy, I...

01:13:14Okay, this was a mistake.

01:13:16I shouldn't have come.

01:13:17I've seen Nancy with other guys over the years,

01:13:19and I think you're the first one she really liked,

01:13:21so the first one that really hurts.

01:13:23Just give her some time.

01:13:24Yeah, you're probably right.

01:13:25I kind of give relationship advice for a living.

01:13:29Right.

01:13:30Also, whoa, mama, this place is awesome.

01:13:33Look at that.

01:13:34Look at this.

01:13:35Did you know this is real?

01:13:37You are so much more goofy when you're being yourself.

01:13:42Thanks.

01:13:43I mean it as a compliment.

01:13:44You're a terrific actor.

01:13:46Certainly had me going.

01:13:47Oh, yeah, about that.

01:13:48I didn't really have a lot of time to prepare.

01:13:50I was basically just impersonating Joseph.

01:13:52Yeah.

01:13:53Yeah.

01:13:54They're free.

01:13:55Hey, I'm Charlie.

01:14:20Nice to meet you.

01:14:22Nancy.

01:14:22So, your friend tells me you're an actor?

01:14:26Mm-hmm.

01:14:26I'm an actor, too.

01:14:28Really?

01:14:28Yeah.

01:14:29Been in anything I know?

01:14:30Well, I'm actually in this play.

01:14:32It's off-off-off-Broadway.

01:14:35The leading lady in it.

01:14:38Knock your socks off.

01:14:39Is she really that good?

01:14:40Oh, she's good.

01:14:42So good I took any job I could just to stay in town.

01:14:44But I ended up ruining everything.

01:14:49Probably the biggest regret of my life.

01:14:51Ouch.

01:14:52Mm-hmm.

01:14:53Do you think you'll be able to recover from it?

01:14:55I don't know.

01:14:58But...

01:14:58And I'll spend my life trying.

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

01:15:06Okay.

01:15:07Okay.

01:15:09Hello.

01:15:10Hi.

01:15:10I hate these things, so I will try to keep it brief.

01:15:13But I just wanted to thank everyone for coming here and for keeping it a secret.

01:15:17I am so thrilled to be able to celebrate the ultimate couple, Sal and Mimi.

01:15:22Woo-hoo!

01:15:24Now, some of you may know that a few years ago, I started a blog called The Love Spark,

01:15:28where I dish out relationship advice to couples and singles from all over the country.

01:15:32But what you may not know is that the title is directly inspired by these two love birds.

01:15:37Woo-hoo!

01:15:39The Love Spark.

01:15:40That moment when you just know that you're meant for each other.

01:15:43When I was a kid, they would tell me stories about how when they first met, they just knew.

01:15:49They had the spark, and once you have that, everything's easy.

01:15:53They're my inspiration, my role models, and I'd like everyone to raise a glass in celebration

01:15:59of 40 years of love to Sal and Mimi.

01:16:02Woo!

01:16:02Let's get this party started!

01:16:04Woo!

01:16:05Say that.

01:16:06I'm so good.

01:16:09Oh, ho, ho, ho.

01:16:11Okay.

01:16:11What's her?

01:16:12Woo!

01:16:13Oh, yeah!

01:16:16Oh, there they are.

01:16:27Well, kid, you have outdone yourself.

01:16:29Thank you so much, Kate.

01:16:30This means the world to us.

01:16:32Oh, hey, I owe you.

01:16:34I never would have made it in this city without you two.

01:16:36And I never would have started my blog if I didn't have such a good blueprint of the perfect relationship.

01:16:41Yeah, uh, how about that?

01:16:43Um, you want to tell her?

01:16:45Yeah, sure, sweetie.

01:16:46Okay.

01:16:47Great.

01:16:49Ah.

01:16:50Tell me what?

01:16:52Well, you know how you mentioned that instant spark between us that inspired you?

01:16:56Yeah.

01:16:57When you first met, you had the spark, and you knew right away you were meant for each other.

01:17:00The thing is, kiddo, that's not exactly how it went down.

01:17:05Okay.

01:17:06Well, yeah, I mean, eventually, sure.

01:17:07You know, but, uh, well, the only reason we met in the first place is because I crashed into her car.

01:17:12So it was kind of a rough start.

01:17:14You know, um, we exchanged insurance details.

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

01:17:22But I asked her out anyway.

01:17:24Okay.

01:17:24So maybe it was an instant.

01:17:26She said no.

01:17:27Yeah.

01:17:28Said no a lot.

01:17:29But I was tenacious.

01:17:31Also, I was charming.

01:17:34And after a while, I went her over.

01:17:35Yeah.

01:17:36We went on a few dates.

01:17:37It was a little bit rocky, but, uh, we grew closer.

01:17:40So the spark is a lie?

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

01:17:47Are you kidding me?

01:17:49What?

01:17:50I mean, all my life, I've been living by this idea that when you met, you knew it was meant to be.

01:17:54Well, we did.

01:17:55It was.

01:17:56It just took a little bit of time.

01:17:57That's all.

01:17:58Why would you never tell me the full story?

01:18:00Katie, I'm sure we did.

01:18:01No, you did not.

01:18:03Katie, it's not like it's not true.

01:18:05It's just a little more complicated.

01:18:07I mean, what in life is it?

01:18:13You okay?

01:18:14Yeah, it's just a lot to take in.

01:18:17Can I ask you a small favor?

01:18:20Anything.

01:18:21It's way later than I expected.

01:18:22And I left Al in charge of the bowling alley.

01:18:25Of course, I will lock up for you.

01:18:26You're a peach.

01:18:28Love you, sweetheart.

01:18:29Love you.

01:18:31Welcome.

01:18:32Hey, are you okay?

01:18:35Yeah, I'm just doing a little re-evaluating.

01:18:39I take it you two are well.

01:18:41Let's just say I'm happy you invited him.

01:18:45We're going to go for a nightcap.

01:18:46You want to come?

01:18:47Oh, I wish I could.

01:18:47I'm going to do a favor for my uncle.

01:18:49Okay.

01:18:50Have a good night.

01:18:51Love you.

01:18:52Have fun, you two.

01:18:53Bye-bye.

01:18:54Bye-bye.

01:18:55Bye-bye.

01:18:56Bye-bye.

01:18:57Bye-bye.

01:18:58Bye-bye.

01:18:59Bye-bye.

01:19:00Bye-bye.

01:19:01Bye-bye.

01:19:02Bye-bye.

01:19:23Are you ready for your last date?

01:19:28Time for a quick game?

01:19:31Uncle Sal.

01:19:33You know, your uncle's a wise man.

01:19:36He helped me see things that were, in fact, right in front of me.

01:19:42Mm-hmm.

01:19:43What's that?

01:19:44Well, you see, my program worked.

01:19:47Kind of.

01:19:49I built these perfect profiles and thought all I needed to do was match people together.

01:19:53But it was you who helped me see what I was missing.

01:20:00Imagining similar people doesn't work because you need that extra something.

01:20:04Disagreement.

01:20:06That slight annoyance.

01:20:08You need friction.

01:20:10Because without friction, you can't make a...

01:20:13A spark.

01:20:14Yeah, that's what I was going for.

01:20:17That's a catchy title.

01:20:18You know, I'm going to need a very, very long time to forgive you.

01:20:21And that's completely reasonable and understandable on your part.

01:20:25Take a really, really, really long time.

01:20:28Well, I'm not going anywhere, so my time is yours.

01:20:31So I guess a rocky start doesn't mean that two people can't...

01:20:37Make a wonderful finish?

01:20:41Just makes things more complicated.

01:20:42What in life is it?

01:20:53So who gets the job?

01:20:55Who cares?

01:20:56Who cares?

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