Wedding Veil Journey, The (2023)

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Yes, I did.

You know, I just realized

you're drinking wine again.

Mm-hmm. I am.

Arianna saw Daniel using

a sippy cup on a video chat,

and she is a convert.

She always wants to do

everything that he's doing.

- Ohh!

- So, I welcome

caffeine, spicy foods, and...

the nectar of the gods

back into my life.

Cheers to that!

Cheers.

Mm.

One more thing for you

to look forward to, Tracy.

Oh... hard pass.

Nick and I are sure that

we should not be responsible

for another human being.

He is managing his restaurants

all night long,

I'm running the auction house

all day.

I'm asleep

when he comes home at night,

he's asleep when

I go to work in the morning,

and that is pretty much

the entirety

of our relationship.

But it's not like

I don't talk to him about it.

I have tried,

and he always has

these really helpful suggestions

of changes...

I could make.

That you can make?

- Mm-hmm.

- You never had

a honeymoon,

did you?

Avery, we haven't been

in a room together long enough

to decide where to go.

That's okay,

you'll figure it out.

How?

What do you mean, "how"?

I mean, how?

If you never see each other,

talk to each other,

or do something

to fix the situation,

how are you

gonna figure it out?

She kind of has a point.

Hi.

Oh, hey.

How was work?

Ah...

nothing I love more

than 20 tourists

showing up

ten minutes before we close

and being rude

to my staff.

Hope you explained to them

that's not how

we do things in New York.

I wish it was that simple.

I was trying to get

some work done in the office,

and I had to stop that

to go help wait tables--

it was a whole thing.

I was hoping to get out of there

on the earlier side tonight.

I'm sorry you didn't.

Mm.

So...

what are you

still doing up?

I just wanted to talk to you.

Okay.

Like, uh... talk?

Or... "talk" talk?

I was hoping

that we could talk,

so that we can avoid

having to "talk" talk.

I miss you.

I miss us.

Yeah. I miss you, too.

And I was just

thinking about that.

I was thinking

that we needed a date.

You know,

maybe take the morning off...

Mm-hmm. This is more than

just a date.

What we need is our honeymoon.

Honeymoon?

Yeah.

You know, my nonna

was just threatening

to kick me out of the family

for that exact issue.

What?

Apparently, I am not

living up to the standard

set by Serchio men.

Well...

one could argue

that perhaps the standard

was set by Serchio women,

but I know what you mean.

I think you got a point there.

Honeymoon.

Okay.

Where are we going?

I'm so glad you asked.

You are gonna just

close your eyes

and spin.

- Really?

- Seriously!

That is so not like us.

I know.

It's gonna be amazing.

All right.

Keep your eyes closed.

Ooh, Japan!

Oh! That would be so amazing.

And I've been working

with a Japanese firm

that could totally help--

Right.

No work on our honeymoon.

Japan is out.

Your turn, spin.

Brazil!

Ooh.

Remember my ex-fiance

that went to Rio to open

two different restaurants?

Your turn again.

Uh... oh!

Know anyone in Greece?

No. You?

No.

Looks like

the island of Rhodes.

Well, I'll start looking up

places for us to stay.

What if... what if

we just booked our first night--

And?

...And then we just play

the rest of it by ear?

Wing it?

Yeah, just wing it.

That is so not like us.

I know.

What the heck? Let's do it.

Yeah. Yeah.

Let's do it.

Wow! This is beautiful.

Too tired to focus my eyes.

I'll look later.

Yes, yes. Yes, yes.

Hi.

Welcome to Kallithea.

How may I help you?

Well, we had a reservation

last night, under Serchio.

Ah. Mr. and Mrs. Serchio...

yes!

Oh, we wondered

what happened to you.

Ah, well,

our, uh, plane got delayed.

Mm-hmm. Yes.

So, I know we had a reservation

for last night,

but we didn't have a plan

for the second night, so...

We were wondering if you had

any vacancies for tonight?

It's our honeymoon.

Oh! Honeymoon!

Congratulations!

Newlyweds.

How wonderful for you.

Well, we're not exactly n--

So, um...

can we check in early?

I'm afraid not.

Okay, well,

I guess we can wait--

Yeah.

No, I mean,

you cannot check in at all.

We're completely booked up.

Completely?

Like how completely?

Completely. I'm sorry.

Well, do you have

a recommendation

for another place?

Yes, I could, but I doubt

they would have anything either.

There's a very big

football tournament

being held in Rhodes.

I believe you in America

call it soccer, right?

Yes, well...

for the next few days,

I'm afraid you're not

going to find any hotels

in the entire city of Rhodes.

I'm sorry.

Well, so much for winging it.

I guess we could

go back to the airport.

Oh, no, if that means

getting on an airplane

again today,

preemptively, no.

Excuse me.

I'm so sorry to interrupt,

but I just overheard you inside.

My name is Penelope.

Everyone calls me "Pen".

Excuse me.

Hi, Pen.

I, um, run a delivery boat

between islands.

I'm going down to Lindos--

a tiny town in the south.

Also, the most romantic places

in all of Greece!

There's a beautiful old inn there,

being fixed up

by a brother and sister.

I heard your problem,

so I texted them,

and there's a room available.

I would be happy

to give you a lift.

They are very good hosts.

When things seem too good

to be true,

they usually are.

Yeah, sorry,

we're a little skeptical,

you know,

being from New York and all.

I'm just too tired

to deal with a shakedown

in the middle

of the Aegean Sea.

I'm sorry, Pen.

I make you a deal.

Since I'm going there anyway,

you don't have to pay

for the ride.

Think of it

as a wedding gift.

- Hey, Pen!

- Hey, Leo.

Why aren't you in school?

Half-day.

For everyone,

or just for you?

So how far is this place?

Not that far.

Just on the other side

of the town.

Wait.

Please...

please tell me there's

a taxi stand somewhere nearby.

Oh, no cars allowed.

What do you mean, no cars?

How do we get there?

Hello!

You must be Nick and Tracy.

You're Tessa?

Yes!

If I'd known

you had arrived at the harbor,

I'd have picked you up

in a cart.

Wait, wait, wait...

you have carts?

Sure.

Never mind,

you're here now.

So, welcome to Casita Casita.

This way, please.

Oh! Oh!

Oh, thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Nice to meet you.

Please. Come!

Well, I'm afraid we do have

a late check-out

in our honeymoon suite,

but you are more than welcome

to use one of the other rooms

to rest,

then we can move you later.

Is that okay for you?

Oh, yes, yes.

Tessa, you could

give me a pillow,

and I would fall asleep

right here.

I think I'd do all right

with just a flat rock.

Well, I'm sure

we can do better than a rock.

Oh, I have to go.

Okay, room four.

Here.

Up the stairs on the left.

Sorry.

Okay, well, we're almost there.

So close.

Ah, it's so beautiful.

Yeah, it is.

I'm just glad the veil

made it safely,

and I'm gonna air it out.

So... what do you

want to do first?

Hi.

What's your name, please?

I'm Tracy.

My name is Leo.

Short for Leonidas.

Leonidas?

Like the runner?

Yes!

I'm a runner, too.

Many Americans

don't know about Leonidas.

Well, I'm a history buff.

What is a "buff"?

A buff is a person who...

likes something

or studies something

more than other people.

Well, I'm an art buff,

and I'm drawing

a picture of you.

How much?

You know what really matters?

Is that you have

a picture to take with you,

to remind you of Lindos.

Uh-huh.

How much?

Tracy... Tracy.

Can you really put a price

on memories?

Well, you can,

if you want me to pay for it.

Five Euros?

Can I see it?

Yes.

Wow!

That's really good.

Ah, there you are!

I want you to meet somebody.

This is Xander.

This is Tessa's brother--

he's the chef here.

This is my wife, Tracy.

- Nice to meet you.

- And you.

Leo, I asked you

not to bother the guests.

Don't eat here.

Save yourselves!

Kids.

Tessa!

They want some lunch.

How is my s tifatho coming?

Oh, it's... coming.

Mm, mm, mm, mm!

Okay.

I'll come with the luggage

to the honeymoon suite

and after,

we'll serve together.

Okay.

It's nice, right?

It is.

Mm.

Quiet.

No sirens,

no people screaming

at each other.

How are we gonna get to sleep?

Okay.

Lunch is served.

It looks good.

Uh-huh.

Uh, this is Xander's

special s tifatho.

It's a Greek stew.

Uh, enjoy.

Is it always so quiet here?

Well, it won't be soon.

I have two more guests arriving

late tomorrow from England.

I think this is the first time

we've ever had

three rooms booked.

It's so exciting.

That's wonderful.

Well?

What do you think?

This is, um... really, mm...

Interesting?

- Mm.

- I'm so glad you like it!

Nick, I noticed

your last name.

Are you Italian?

Bravo.

Then tomorrow, I will cook

some Italian pasta

in your honor.

Okay, go.

I'll go get you some water.

Thank you!

Thank you so much.

What was that?

Oh... my eyes are watering.

Xander's food is awful.

I couldn't even swallow it.

My mouth actually just refused.

I feel bad for Tessa.

She must know.

Mm-hmm.

She just doesn't want to hurt

her brother's feelings.

Why didn't we get

more of this baklava?

Because we have

to pace ourselves.

We do?

Is that a rule?

Yeah, only when it comes

to donkey rides.

Oh... Nick?

Yes?

Can I ask you something?

Anything.

Can we never talk about

the donkey rides again ever?

Okay, pinky promise.

Oh... pinky promise.

Hey, Tracy!

Hi! Leo?

Nick, you remember Leo, right?

Hi.

You know what,

I owe you for that picture.

Yes! 10 Euros.

Five Euros.

Don't try to hustle me, kid.

We're from New York.

It's not going to work.

You're from New York?

I love New York.

That's how I learned

to speak English so good.

Ahem!

"In the criminal justice system,

the people are represented

by two separate

yet equally important groups..."

Very nice, very nice,

very nice.

That was really good. Wow!

I've got to go before

the goblin catches me. Bye!

Bye!

He's a really talented kid.

Yeah.

Odd, but pretty cute.

Nick?

Nick?

I knew it!

I'd recognize the smell

of that marinara sauce anywhere.

Uh-huh,

and it smells delicious.

I had horrible jet lag,

I couldn't sleep.

So you're cooking?

Oh, just a little.

Tessa and Xander

are really nice people,

and they have been working

their tails off

trying to get this place

up and running,

and it's all gonna get torpedoed

because Xander is literally

the worst cook

in the entire world.

We're on vacation.

It's our honeymoon,

and you're working!

Mm-hmm.

This is Xander's sauce.

Try it.

Nick.

Try it.

- Oh, that was so gross.

- I got you, I got you.

Okay, so what's your plan?

You're just gonna replace

his sauce with yours?

That is exactly the plan.

We had a deal, Nick.

It's just

a little marinara sauce.

It's not like I'm managing

an entire kitchen.

Here.

I woke up alone,

in the middle of the night,

on our honeymoon.

For me,

it feels like

you're still working.

Goodnight.

Okay, but that's kind of sweet.

No, it is sweet.

I understand

that I'm the bad guy

in this story.

It's just, well,

we promised each other

we wouldn't work

on our honeymoon,

and we didn't even

last a day.

And you haven't answered

any texts from Stanley?

That's different.

Tracy, how is it different?

I don't know! It's just--

It's different.

Well, I for one,

am very jealous

about your trip.

Oh! Me too.

Except for the donkey part.

That was sort of fun, though.

All right, here. You have

to check out this place.

Isn't it gorgeous?

Oh, speaking of gorgeous...

Hello, ladies!

Hello!

I'm gonna leave

you two honeymooners

alone now. Bye.

Have fun, you two!

Bye.

So, you forgive me

for abandoning you last night?

Of course, I do.

I understand.

You do?

Yeah, I do.

Thanks.

What are you reading?

Your mind.

Ooh!

Kalimera!

Lady Dalton and Mr. Dalton,

I'm Alexandros,

but you can call me Xander.

- Call me Colin, please.

- Let me help you with those.

Grandma?

I'm sorry my sister, Tessa,

isn't here to greet you,

but she had to run into town.

I'm sure we'll catch up later.

Okay.

Colin, we have you upstairs

in room number four,

and Lady Dalton,

you are right next to Colin

in room number five.

- Perfect.

- Lady Dalton,

do you have trouble

with the stairs?

Because we can accommodate you

downstairs, if needed.

Don't be absurd,

young man.

We have a couple

from New York staying, too.

Nick and Tracy.

You'll get to meet them

at dinner.

Do they have trouble

with the stairs?

We look forward

to meeting them.

Hey.

Aw.

Last one to the bar

buys the margaritas.

What? Wait!

Hold on!

Wait for me!

Hey, Leo.

Hi.

Hey, Tracy.

Hi.

So, um,

what are you working on?

Nothing.

Do you know

that I went to college

and studied art history?

It's what I do now,

for a living.

You draw?

Well, not nearly as well

as you do.

But do you know what I can do?

What?

I can tell

when someone's work

really comes from their heart.

There's an honesty to it.

It's something you can't fake.

It means the difference

between a good piece

and a great one.

I'll see you later, Leo.

See you, Tracy.

Thank you!

Hey there!

Everyone's meeting

down at the bar for a drink.

All right, I'll be right down.

Oh... wow.

Room with a view.

Oh, it's incredible,

isn't it?

And the fragrance-- I just love

the smell of the sea air.

Mm-hmm.

Can you believe

we finally made it?

Mm.

What's that?

Oh.

It's a sketch

that Leo did for me.

Oh.

And he just gave it to you?

For free?

Kid's got some talent.

And there's a story there, too.

Something going on with him

he doesn't want everyone to see.

That's a shame.

He's way too young for that.

No kid should have to hide

who they really are.

You're a good man,

Nick Serchio.

Mm.

Don't believe

everything you hear.

Nick?

What's wrong?

Nick, where's the veil?

I know I left it

in the closet of room four

when we were in there.

Xander probably forgot

to take it

when he transferred our rooms.

I'm sure

that's what happened,

but let me

just figure this out--

- Oh! Ahh!

- Whoa! Sorry, sorry.

No, it's my fault.

Uh... you must be Mr. Dalton?

It's Colin.

Ah, Mr. Colin.

No, just... just "Colin".

Ah. Oh, Colin.

Yes. Uh, I'm Tessa.

Oh. Um...

Sorry, I found this wedding veil

in my wardrobe.

Does...

Does it belong to anyone?

Yes! Uh...

it belongs

to Nick and Tracy.

- That'd be us.

- That's us.

- Oh, sorry.

- Yeah.

Thank you so much.

Pleasure to meet you guys.

So, uh...

who's getting married?

It's actually quite a story.

Want to hear it?

This sauce is exceptional.

Mm! My compliments

to the chef.

Tessa... Xander, why don't you

sit and eat with us?

Yes, please.

Join us?

Uh, sure.

You were saying there's

a story regarding your veil?

The lace work

is extraordinary!

Thank you, yes.

It's from the 1800s--

from the House of Stefano

in Burano, Italy.

Oh, and you have it with you

because you're

on your honeymoon?

Actually, we've been married

for three years.

Yeah, but we are

on our honeymoon...

it's just a little delayed.

My dear boy,

that's not a delay--

that's criminal neglect!

I'm surprised

you're still married.

Why are you traveling

with the veil, then?

Oh, we're taking it

to my sister Monica in Spain.

- So she's getting married?

- No.

She's not even dating anyone.

And I'll let Tracy

take it from here.

Okay. My two best friends and I

were antiquing

and this shop owner told us

that the veil has a legend,

that whoever is in possession

of the veil

will find true love.

So, of course, the three of us

had to buy it together.

And were you all engaged

at that time?

Not even close.

How fun!

So, did the legend

come to pass?

Well, my friends would say yes,

but I'm--

Skeptical?

Skeptical. Exactly.

Although, all three of you

did meet your husbands

while you were

holding the veil.

- Really?

- Mm-hmm.

And actually,

my friend's mother-in-law

and my other friend's

assistant.

So, my sister, Monica,

is very, um...

She's spicy.

Yeah, uh, "spicy marinara".

So, my family thought

it'd be a good idea

to give her

a little gentle nudge.

And if the magic of the veil

works again?

If the veil works

for a sixth time...

then even I will

have to believe in it.

Aw... I love romantic stories!

Well...

here's to romance!

Romance.

Morning!

Morning.

Morning?

Morning?

- Hmm!

- Oh!

Uh...

that's a lovely shade.

Does it match my eyes?

Uh, I'm so sorry.

No, no,

it's-it's completely my fault.

I-I shouldn't have

startled you.

No, no.

I'm gonna get you a rag.

Actually...

It's quite a nice effect.

It definitely

improves the shirt.

No, you're just being kind.

I'm not.

And look, you know,

seeing as I've already been

consecrated in, um...

some shade of blue

I can't read--

"Mediterranean blue."

Yes.

Do you, um,

have an extra brush?

Ah. But...

But you're our guest.

A guest who's on London time.

I-I've been up for hours.

Sure. Um...

which one do you pick?

Uh...

that one.

Okay, like this?

Yeah, I like this one.

It's good.

Ah, I could get used

to swimming every day.

Well, you could always go

swimming in the Hudson at home.

Yeah, if you want me

to start glowing.

Nick, where's the veil?

- Hi!

- Hi...

Can we look

in your closet, please?

Okay. This is weird.

Isn't it?

Uh, is everything okay?

Yes, it is now.

My veil migrated

back to Colin's closet.

What?

Please understand--

I'm just as confused

about all this as you are.

I've been with Tessa

all morning.

Painting.

It's true!

So you're not

an international veil thief?

I stick to jewelry, mainly.

The occasional sports car.

I love mysteries.

"Who did it?"

Not me.

Look, the veil didn't

just get up and walk away.

Hi! Hello.

Will you have dinner

with us tonight?

No.

- We're just--

- We're going for...

...into town...

- ...town, uh...

- ...for dinner.

- Dinner.

But stay tomorrow,

because I'm making pastitsio--

it's like Greek lasagna.

I'm starting it tonight.

It's better

if it has time to sit.

Ah.

Is pastitsio hard to make?

Not if

you know how to cook.

I found a book of Greek letters

for Daniel.

Okay.

And then, look

at this cute little outfit

I found for-- oh!

...Arianna.

So cute, right?

And then I got this...

art supplies

for Leo.

Leo?

Isn't it weird to buy

a kid you don't know a gift?

Well, you've seen his pencil--

it's like an inch long!

And he's drawing on envelopes.

I got a hypothetical question

for you here.

Let's just say

some stranger bought

your child a gift--

would you feel uneasy?

Well, my child would not

be selling their drawings

for five Euros

on the dock.

I'm just trying

to help him with that.

Yeah.

Do you hear that?

I don't hear anything.

Exactly.

How long do you think

it'll take us

to get used

to all this quiet around here?

Well, I could use a good

car alarm right about now.

Leo!

Oh, Leo, hey.

I'm so glad you're here.

Hi, Tracy and Nick.

I'm sorry,

I've got to go.

Well, I just--

I have something for you.

Here.

Thank you, but... no, I can't.

Oh, it's from me to you.

Tracy, I...

Please, please,

consider it

payment for the drawing

that you made me.

Okay.

Thank you. Thank you.

I've got to go! Bye!

Bye.

I just made a huge mistake,

didn't I?

Hello, Leo.

And what do we have here?

Nick?

Nick?

Really?

Mm.

Um, yeah. I-I hadn't made

pastitsio in a while,

and, um, I thought

I'd jump in.

Wait, you're replacing

his entire dish now?

Ooh, trust me--

it was not salvageable.

Do you mind grating

a little cheese for me?

Uh, forgive the intrusion.

I was looking for...

never mind.

Oh! Oh, you're, uh...

making pastitsio?

- I am.

- Huh.

Ahh!

This is all

making sense now.

What is?

I couldn't quite figure out

how last night's marinara

came from the same kitchen

as tonight's moussaka.

I take it the, uh, marinara

was yours?

Guilty. Shh.

He owns two very successful

restaurants in New York City.

Oh, really?

Well, very good.

Well done, you.

Well, I shall, uh...

leave you to it

and I look forward

to tasting it.

Toodle-pip!

Is this enough cheese?

Aw, come on,

what kind of question is that?

Is there ever enough cheese?

Good point.

Oh, here, let me, uh...

lend you

a little assistance.

Mm-hmm.

Ah, you look so beautiful

when you cook.

Morning!

Morning.

I'm, uh, heading into town.

Yeah, I thought I might

do a bit of shopping.

Okay. Have a good day.

I have a question.

Yes?

Haggling--

uh, yes or no?

Oh, uh, no.

I mean, in Greece,

the price is always the price.

Oh, good.

I'm terrible at it.

Uh, I...

actually have

a little bit of time,

if you need an interpreter.

Yes!

Yes!

I would really appreciate that.

Okay, I'll go change.

I said no work, Stanley.

Because I'm on my honeymoon!

No!

No. No.

Wait...

and no!

Goodbye, Stanley.

Nick and I promised each other

we wouldn't work

on our honeymoon,

but my colleague

is very determined.

What do you do, my dear?

I work at an auction house

that's affiliated with the Met.

I think you do more

than just work in it.

You're in charge, aren't you?

That's why they call you

on your honeymoon.

Yeah. I guess I am.

Don't undersell yourself,

my dear.

We need to be proud

of what we accomplish, no?

And proud of each other as well.

Thank you.

This way, please.

Mm!

Is that Ouzo I smell?

Good nose.

Ah... thank you!

Mm.

Aw, did I wake you up?

Yeah.

Well... I have a theory.

You want to hear it?

- Of course.

- Okay.

So I saw

Tessa and Colin in town

and they were very friendly.

Well, they are

very friendly people.

No, I mean friendly

with a capital "F".

Ooh, capital-"F" friendly?

- So...

- Hmm.

Who has keys to Colin's room

and to our room?

Tessa!

And if she likes Colin,

maybe she thinks the veil

will exert its power?

I like where

you're going with this.

- Mm-hmm, right?

- All right.

Hello.

I am Headmaster Papadopoulos,

and I run

the boys' academy here in town.

- Oh! Hello.

- Hi.

- Nick. Nice to--

- I'll get right to the point.

Please do not give

my students presents.

Do you mean the art set

that I got for--

Leo was nearly expelled

because I was certain

he stole that art set.

Well, I'm sorry,

but that seems like

your mistake, not Leo's.

Ma'am. With all due respect,

if you want to help my students,

we have a proper way

to make donations.

If you can't do that,

please leave my boys alone.

Is that clear?

Ahem.

Yeah, that's perfectly clear.

Now let me be clear.

Please don't ever

use that tone of voice

with my wife again, okay?

Have a nice day.

You tried to warn me,

and I didn't listen, I'm sorry.

Ah, it's okay.

It's not okay!

What if I had

gotten Leo expelled?

Oh, come on.

Do you really think a kid

that parkours himself

through the window every night

just as the bell rings

isn't in trouble

on the regular?

You did get all "Mr. Tough Guy"

on that headmaster.

Hey, he deserved it, eh?

It started to make

my knees a little weak.

It's a good thing

I'm here to catch you.

My hero.

Mm.

I just feel terrible

that I got Leo in trouble.

I think it's sweet

that you're worried about him.

Just like a Mama Bear!

Okay, let's not

get carried away here.

In the "plus" column,

Nick's pastitsio

was delicious last night.

I thought you two

were on your honeymoon.

Why is he cooking?

Yeah! What happened

to you two not working?

We decided

that it doesn't count as work.

Yeah, right.

Wh-- Daniel, no-no-- whoa!

I gotta go.

Love you guys, bye!

Me too.

Check out my channel,

my new video's up!

I will!

Love you. Mwah!

I know her!

That's "Everyone's Favorite

Art Historian".

Yeah! Yeah,

that's one of my best friends.

Really?

Tell her, please,

thank you from me.

I'm learning about art

from her videos.

Aw, she'll love to hear that.

But you're also learning art

in school, right?

"There is no money

in art, Leo.

"You're wasting your time, Leo!

Do more maths, Leo!"

Well, I'm really sorry

that I got you in trouble

with your headmaster.

I'm always in trouble

with my headmaster.

I know!

You should ask your friend

to do a video at our school.

We have a, you know, a jug--

like an urn--

with a drawing on it,

from long ago,

and we think maybe

it's Leonidas.

The first one, not me.

Your friend could do a video

about that,

and people would want

to watch it,

and they'd give money

to the school,

and Headmaster Papadopoulos

would like me more.

That is a great idea,

and I'm sure Emma would love

to do it,

but she has a little girl

and she lives in Italy,

and I just don't know

that that would work out.

But you could ask...

couldn't you?

Please?

Oh! Hi.

Hi.

Does the wedding veil

have other skills

besides finding love--

teleportation, perhaps?

- Thank you.

- Pleasure.

So, I read about

this hike up to this monastery--

it's about

a four-hour round trip.

You interested?

No, but that works out

with my plans for the morning perfectly.

Oh, are you going sleuthing?

Hmm?

"The case of

the transporting veil"?

Exactly!

I'd be happy to be

the Watson to your Sherlock.

Oh. The Danno to my McGarrett?

Nice! Yeah.

The Nick to your Nora.

I see what you did there.

Well, good morning, everyone.

Good morning!

Hi.

There's coffee, if you'd like.

Oh, no, thank you.

We're heading out

on a hike today.

Yup. Yeah. Big, old hike--

gone for a couple of hours.

Mm-hmm. Yep, we'll be

gone for a while.

So, see you later. Bye.

- Bye.

- Bye.

Think they bought it?

- Oh, yeah, totally.

- Yeah.

- Mm.

- Mwah.

- Have a good hike.

- Okay.

Love you.

Ah, well...

I think I might

go back upstairs

and have a nice little nap.

Okay.

Aye-yi-yi!

- Tessa!

Oh.

What are you doing here?

Oh! Where am I?

I'm so confused.

Oh! Am I sleepwalking?

Okay.

I might have bought that

if I hadn't seen you

pick that lock like a pro.

Oh.

I think maybe

we should have a little chat.

Oh, it's beautiful here,

isn't it?

It was my grandson's idea

to come here.

His parents aren't much

for traveling, but...

oh, Colin and I have had

such wonderful adventures

since I retired.

Retired from what?

Oh, you know...

British government.

"Home Office".

Picking locks?

Well, there was a time

when the wars were cold,

and people with certain skills

and temperaments

were useful.

Well, may I say

thank you for your service?

Well, one does what one can

with what one has.

Okay.

So why were you

trying to steal my veil?

Colin is ready to settle down

and Tessa is exactly

the kind of girl

I would have chosen

for him.

And if I'm being honest...

since I intend to play

with my great-grandbabies,

I'd rather he fell in love

with someone in a warm climate.

So you believe in the veil?

Oh, my dear!

I've lived a long time

and seen many things.

Believing in the veil

doesn't even break a sweat.

Well, the legend does say

whoever is "in possession

of the veil..."

And Colin was definitely

in possession of the veil

when he first met Tessa.

Well, okay then.

Your work here is done, 007.

You don't need to keep

breaking into my room.

Old habits die hard!

- Ouzo?

- Ouzo.

- Cheers. Mm-hmm.

- Thank you.

You know what I was thinking

today up at the monastery?

I hope it's not

that you want to become a monk?

No!

Emphatically, no.

Um, I was thinking

I really miss cooking.

What do you mean?

You spend all day and all night

at those restaurants.

I know...

but I don't do any cooking anymore.

I'm just dealing with vendors

and shipping and refrigeration

and more vendors.

I mean, don't get me wrong--

I love what I do.

But I just really miss,

you know,

just cooking for the customers and...

and for you.

Well, how do

we make that happen?

I don't know...

but I want to figure it out.

We're gonna figure it out.

- Okay.

- Just the two of us.

- Yeah.

- Surprise!

Emma?

How are you here?

I know I'm crashing

your honeymoon,

which is maybe

the tackiest thing ever...

but you texted me

about that Grecian urn,

and I'm only two hours away, so...

I can't believe you came!

What--

What Grecian urn?

Oh, apparently,

they found one at Leo's school.

The school with the headmaster

who yelled at you?

- Exactly.

- Who yelled at you?

Avery!

Hi!

I couldn't let her

crash your honeymoon without me!

Of course not!

I really like Leo.

He's talented and funny,

and sweet,

and he always has

a side hustle going.

You seem really taken

with this kid.

Oh. Well, I showed you

his work, right?

He's really good!

And I just want to help him,

if I can, that's all.

But that means facing

the dreaded headmaster?

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

Exactly.

All right. Break time's over.

Let's go, ladies.

All right. Back to it.

I called

and the school secretary told me

he brings the kids up here

once every month,

and today is that day.

Wow...

Yeah. Wow.

Can you believe

we're actually up here?

It's like we're standing

in the middle of history.

It's just unreal.

It's amazing that these places

are still here,

you know,

centuries later.

It's undeniably...

selfie time.

Yes!

Here, let me take it.

No, honey, get in.

We crashed your honeymoon--

the least you can do

is crash our selfie.

- Yeah.

- Okay, fine.

And he's got longer arms,

it's gonna be great.

Everyone say... "Acropolis!"

Acropolis!

- Aw, so great.

- Wait.

That's him!

Over this way.

Come on!

Wait, wait, wait.

What're you gonna say to him?

I don't know. I'll think

of something on the way.

Come on!

Great.

More steps.

Mr. Papadopoulos? Hi.

Excuse me.

Sorry.

Um, do you remember me?

I-I wondered if you have

a moment to talk?

And these videos

are successful?

They are.

In fact, some of the places

I've visited

even started charging

a small entrance fee, so...

it's been beneficial

to their budgets as well.

Did Leo put you up to this?

Not exactly.

But he did ask

to be in the video.

Of course, he has.

And knowing Leo,

I'm sure he also requested

a fee for his services?

Just a small one.

But we would need permission

from his parents

in order to allow it.

You don't know, then?

Know what?

He lives at the school

full-time.

Leo has no family.

I didn't know.

That's why I asked you

not to encourage his art.

The boys who live at our school

don't need to study art.

They need marketable skills--

such engineering or a trade--

so they can work

as soon as they leave school.

Running and art

are lovely hobbies,

but neither will support him

when he grows up.

Well, with

all due respect, sir--

we all went to art school

and now we work

in that industry.

Quite successfully.

Yes...

but you all likely

had safety nets, didn't you?

Someone to help,

if you needed it?

Um... we did, yes.

Leo has no one.

If he doesn't learn a skill now,

he'll still be drawing pictures

for tourists down on the docks

when he's 40.

Surely, you must see

I want more for him.

Yes, I do see that.

What is he saving up for?

He has an uncle in Athens.

Not a real uncle--

a man who used to live

in the downstairs unit,

and this man would watch Leo

when his mother worked.

It was one of those families

people make when they need to.

What happened?

The uncle got forgetful

and went to a memory facility,

and then his mother passed,

which is how Leo ended up here.

The boy mails a drawing

to his uncle every week,

so some money goes to postage.

And the rest,

he is saving

to go and visit him.

Well, is there someone

who could take him?

I mean, it's only a day trip.

The uncle is not even likely

to even remember Leo.

I'm sorry, Mr. Papadopoulos.

I can see that you want

what's best for him.

I just want to help.

So do I.

And I don't want to break

that boy's heart

any more than

it's already been broken.

Good day.

Nick!

Hey. Xander.

Is everything okay?

Oh, yes.

Sure. Fine. Heh. You?

- Great.

- Good.

Yes.

Okay. I'm...

I'm gonna go to the bar.

Okay.

I forgot the cinnamon!

On the pastitsio-- I realized

I forgot to add cinnamon.

Critical, right?

But I forget!

But when I looked,

the cinnamon was in there.

So... maybe I have

one of those elves

that come in the night

to fix the shoes,

except, for me,

they fix the food.

Xander...

Then I looked you up

on the Internet, Nick,

and I know

what happened to my food--

why it got so good!

All right, look,

I didn't mean to interfere.

I'm really sorry

that I upset you--

No, I'm not upset.

Nick, I'm terrified!

I'm making seafood

for eight people tonight,

and I don't want

to poison us all!

Help me.

Okay. Okay.

Ohh...

Oh...

Oh! Look at what

I got for Daniel.

I wonder what it says.

"Greetings from Greece."

I didn't know

you could read Greek.

I can't.

I can read T-shirts.

Trace, I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry about Leo.

Oh, thanks.

You were just trying

to do the right thing, you know?

It's not your fault

that the headmaster

doesn't agree.

I know, I know.

I just wish that there was

something I could--

Hello?

Yes.

Really?

Thank you!

Thank y-- thank you so much,

Mr. Papadopoulos.

Thank you!

I don't know what made him

change his mind,

but he did, and ladies,

we are making a video!

Come on!

Leonidas won

all three of his foot races,

in four separate Olympic Games.

The island of Rhodes

has changed a lot since his day,

but I think,

if you listen closely,

you can hear the next

Leonidas of Rhodes

training for his shot

at Olympic glory.

Hey!

Yay!

Whoo!

- Was that good?

- Put it there, buddy.

Dinner is served!

- Wow!

- Ooh!

Oh, thank you.

Hey! Leo!

Where are you going?

It's your dinnertime.

I should leave you alone.

Yeah, don't worry...

Nick cooked.

Come on!

Get over here.

Yeah.

There you go.

They'll make you

do the dishes, though.

Trace?

Tracy?

So...

you were right.

Waking up alone is no fun.

Zero stars.

Do not recommend.

I thought I was gonna just

come down and make a PB and J,

but Xander's

homemade peanut butter's

gone bad or something.

Mm, well, that's because

this is tahini.

Yeah, and your, uh...

and your "jelly" is fish eggs.

Ugh.

Ah, and that's why

I don't cook.

Mm.

My friends just showed up here,

crashing our honeymoon,

and you handled it

like a champ.

You are seriously

the best husband in the world.

Mm. Wait. I-I'm sorry--

what was that last part?

Oh, yeah. No.

You just get it the one time.

Yeah.

I know how it is

with the three of you--

and they were here

before me, so...

Oh, what is that?

Oh, uh, it's just a sketch

that Leo made me.

- Wow!

- Yeah.

"Wow."

He's a talented kid.

Mm-hmm.

You, know, I've never seen you

so taken with a child before.

Usually, you keep them

at arms' length.

Oh, sweetheart.

Hey, hey, hey!

There's no crying on honeymoons.

That's baseball.

Okay, whatever it is...

come on, talk to me.

What's going on?

I just want to help him,

you know?

And... I get it,

he has his own life.

I get that it's none

of our business,

and that it's totally not me, but...

but still...

You want to go take him

to see his uncle, don't you?

The one

who doesn't remember him?

Okay, even if

that's what happens,

maybe that would help Leo,

maybe he could just

finally move on, you know?

You remember when I said

that art kit was a bad idea?

I feel like this

is kinda like that.

This is his gift.

It's all he has...

and he shared it with me.

And it's beautiful.

What am I supposed to do,

just leave?

"Well, thanks, kid!

Good luck with your life!"

It just doesn't

feel right to me.

Well, you have to get

permission from the headmaster.

That seems highly unlikely.

I know.

I just have to try.

Good morning!

Oh, good morning,

Lady Dalton.

Uh... this came for you.

Ah! Excellent.

Thank you.

I told Xander I'd go into town

to pick up some supplies

for dinner tonight.

What are you doing today, Nan?

First, I plan

to finish my book.

Then I'm going

to man the desk for Tessa here,

so that she can go into town

and have a nice lunch.

Oh--

And you

are going to escort her.

You can do your shopping

on the way back.

And I am not entertaining

any questions on this topic.

Thank you.

Hey, Leo.

Hi!

Want to go

for a jog with me?

- Yeah.

- All right, let's do it.

I'll go slow

so you can keep up.

I've got a cramp.

h*, h*. Oh!

You know, the shameful part is,

I know you're holding back.

Don't be ashamed, Nick.

You run really fast...

for an old man.

Who you calling old man,

spring chicken?

Sit down.

Was your mom a runner?

Yeah.

She ran all the way

through school.

That's why

she named me Leonidas.

My uncle says he ran, too.

Yeah?

He liked the, uh...

the, uh, little jumps.

The little jumps?

Oh, the hurdles?

Yes! "Hurdles".

Nice. That's the uncle

you want to go see?

He doesn't remember

things anymore.

I know you want

to go see him,

but, people,

when they lose their memory,

sometimes,

they don't recognize--

I know.

He might not

remember me anymore.

Are you sure

you're prepared for that?

I am.

Because...

if he doesn't remember me,

that's okay.

I remember him,

and he gets a visit

from a nice stranger.

Come on, Nick, we've got

a kilometer and a half to go.

Wait, wait, wait, hold on.

My shoelace is untied.

- Oh--

- Yeah.

I still can't believe

we crashed your honeymoon.

Are you kidding?

I can.

Totally on-brand!

Oh, and we're gonna have

to come back for the wedding

if the legend of the veil continues.

Oh, Avery!

Hey, um, I meant to ask you,

is Peter still involved

in children's art programs?

Sure.

Are you thinking

about for Leo?

I am.

I was hoping maybe we could

find him a better school--

one that's right for him.

Maybe something in Athens?

And Nick and I

could help with the costs.

I'll definitely ask Peter

to look around,

but have you

talked to Nick about this?

Not yet.

Well, don't you think

you should?

It's kind of

a couple's decision--

not really something you do

on your own, right?

I'm just working up

the nerve, okay, Emma?

Excuse me, ladies,

but we really must get going.

Of course, yes.

Oh, thank you so much.

Here.

Oh!

Thank you.

Thanks.

The long goodbye!

I hate this part.

Mwah, mwah!

So, when do you want to go?

Where?

To go talk to Leo's headmaster

about visiting his uncle.

How did you know?

I know my wife.

I am pleased with the video.

We have already had

a number of inquiries.

Oh, good. I'm thrilled.

I will be sure to let

my friend know.

And now I believe

you want something else from me?

Yes.

The uncle?

The uncle.

Sir, my wife has

about a hundred reasons

why this would be a good idea,

and she would happily

pitch 'em all to you.

But at the end of the day,

what's most important is,

would this trip

be helpful to Leo?

Every week,

for two years now,

Leo sends this uncle a picture.

He never replies.

- He might not even still--

- Excuse me.

But I think this trip

is about Leo's heart...

it's not about

the uncle's memory.

Yes. I see.

Okay.

Yes, you may take him to Athens

to see his uncle.

Thank you so much,

Mr. Papadopoulos.

I fear it won't go

as you hope.

Well, I hope

it won't go as you fear.

Yes!

So when can we go?

Leo!

What did we discuss

about eavesdropping?

I'm sorry, Mr. Papadopoulos.

So when can we go?

Honey!

We told Pen

we would meet her and Leo

at the dock at 10:00!

Come on!

Yeah.

I'm coming, I'm coming.

Good luck in Athens.

Oh, thank you so much.

Oh, look at you--

doing a little gardening.

Oh, uh, yeah, well,

you know, it needed doing, so.

Uh-huh.

- Nick, come on!

- Ah, okay, okay!

Just hope there's not

any donkeys out there.

Donkeys?

Hi.

Oh, hey.

Want to have a break?

Yeah, sure. Yeah.

Thank you.

You know, I'm so focused

on fixing the inside,

I totally forget

about the outside.

We could...

take up some of old shrubs

from around the back

and-and plant

some new fruit trees.

"We"?

Sorry, no, I--

I meant you.

Of course.

Although, I was thinking...

your WiFi here

is really good...

so I could work,

and Nan loves it here, too.

So...

maybe we could...

could stay on for a while?

Are you going

to break my heart?

No.

I don't do that.

Would it...

be all right if I--

It's just right over here,

I think.

There it is!

Wait.

What if he doesn't remember?

Whatever happens,

we will be there with you,

no matter what, okay?

Come here.

Uncle Orion?

Do you remember me?

I forget so much...

these days.

So much.

But I will

always remember...

my little Leo.

Come here, boy.

Come here!

Let's get outta here.

How you doing?

Fine.

- For real?

- For real.

Liar.

Okay, well, here's the thing.

I, um...

I spoke to Peter

about trying to find

a more art-centric

secondary school for Leo

in Athens.

Wow, that's really

not like you, Trace.

I know.

I know.

So, Peter has been

checking everywhere

and there is a residential

school with a strong art program

in Athens,

but it's wait-listed

for two years.

Okay, well, that's better

than nothing, I guess.

I mean, we can get him

on the list now, right?

But they have very little

in the way of athletics

and their test scores

are much lower

than where he is now.

Oh! Why did I think

this would be easy?

Wait.

What aren't you telling me?

She has the worst poker face.

You'd think she'd get

better at it over the years.

I'm right here,

I can hear you.

Tell me, Avery.

Okay, fine.

Peter wanted me

to mention he did find

a school that fit the bill.

It's grade 7 through 12,

focuses on art,

has a strong sports program,

including track,

and has a residential program

for international students.

- That sounds perfect!

- Yeah.

It's very expensive, though.

How much?

Numbers that make me nervous.

And where is it?

Okay, this is the funny part.

Why?

It's in New York City.

It's about 12 blocks

from your house.

You know what? I gotta run.

I gotta pick up Daniel

from daycare,

but I'm gonna

email you all the info.

Thank you.

Seriously, Avery,

thank you so much.

Love you.

Bye. Love you both.

How expensive?

Numbers

that make Avery nervous.

Hmm!

But we could save money...

if we let Leo live with us.

Maybe?

Trace, uh...

we've been dancing around

this topic

the entire time

we've been here.

We don't even see each other.

We just don't have time,

and now you want to add

a kid into the mix?

You're right.

It's time to stop dancing and...

...leave Leo

out of the equation.

Nick, sometimes, I feel like

I'm married

to a bunch of cute Post-it notes

and delicious leftovers.

Yeah, I get it.

So we have to fix it.

I want to.

Do you have any ideas?

Well, there are two of us

in this marriage...

So, either we figure

this out together,

- or...

- Or...?

We won't figure it out at all.

May I?

Oh, please, join me.

Tracy.

I have held onto this box

for a very long time.

Some of its contents are mine,

some belonged to my parents...

even my grandparents.

What's inside?

Letters.

And I am ready

to send them to auction...

because I have finally found

someone I can trust.

Why me?

There are several reasons,

but mostly because

I've seen you with your friends.

I had a friendship

like that once.

So I know,

that to keep

that kind of friendship

for that long...

that is someone you can trust.

I'm honored, Lady Dalton.

With the proceeds

of these letters,

I am setting up a scholarship

for Leo to attend

whichever school

you and your husband

think best.

Lady Dalton,

that is so kind of you,

but you can't think that--

The advantage of being me

is I can do whatever I want.

Now, that boy will do

spectacular things one day,

as long as he has people

in his life

like you and Nick

to guide him.

With the rest of this,

I intend to buy

a little cottage up the road,

so I can live here

when Colin and Tessa

get married.

Oh, nothing large...

just five or six bedrooms, maybe?

It sounds like

you're expecting those letters

to bring quite a lot.

Who are they from?

Oh, just some names

that may well

be familiar to you.

Spencer...

Windsor...

Mountbatten...

Churchill.

Winston Churchill?

Your tea's getting cold, dear.

Excuse me...

is this sunset taken?

Please.

So, I talked

to my sister, Monica, last night

about a couple things.

One, she offered

her opinion

about my successes

as a husband.

And two...

I offered her

the position of business manager

at the restaurant.

Now she'll get to yell at people

and get paid for it,

instead of her doing it

for free.

Well, you know what they say--

you do what you love,

you don't work

a day in your life.

Yeah.

As far as Leo is concerned,

I just never thought

that I'd be making cannolis

for a bake sale

or taking a kid and his friends

to the Jets' games

or having somebody live with us.

It's just not

who I thought we were.

Okay.

Then we won't do it.

- Just like that?

- Just like that.

And I do really want

to help Leo...

...but we don't have to be

involved in his life,

if that's not what you want.

You know, the thing is,

the more I think about it,

the more I realize...

that is what I want.

You know,

I-I know that it's not us...

Maybe it is us?

Maybe it is!

I love you.

Good,

'cause you're stuck with me forever.

Can you believe this view?

It's beautiful.

With your permission,

we would like

to present these options to Leo,

and let him decide for himself.

Art and running?

Yeah.

And when he's done with school,

then what?

Well...

Enough of this foolishness.

I know you think

you're saving him.

You're not.

Go home.

Leave him and me alone.

Leo.

Leo! Wait!

Mr. Papadopoulos,

what do you do for fun?

Or to relax?

Well, uh...

I read a lot.

Mysteries, mostly.

And I go to the cinema

and museums.

And I sing at the church choir.

Those are all

very beautiful forms of art.

Someone wrote that book.

Someone...

filmed that movie,

painted that masterpiece...

...and composed the music

that you sing.

What would your life be like

without art?

Could you even last a week?

Especially

when times are tough.

You and I have

one thing in common--

we both turn to the arts

for comfort.

I can't predict the future...

...but I do know one thing.

Leo will either grow up

to be an artist...

or he will grow up frustrated

and regretful

that he never even

got the chance.

Hey.

Mind if I sit down?

If I go to school

in New York...

could I live

with you and Tracy?

Yeah, if you want.

And when I run in the Olympics,

could I still

represent Greece?

Of course!

You're Greek.

Nothing can change that.

Could I still

write to my uncle every week?

Absolutely.

You could even come visit him,

if you want.

And could you add

some Greek food

to your fusion restaurants?

Ooh... I don't know about that.

I mean, we could ask Xander

for some recipes--

No!

What if Headmaster Papadopoulos

won't let me go?

Oh...

I don't know, Leo.

I just don't know.

Come here.

Did you check under the bed?

Yeah, twice.

Did you check the dresser?

Twice.

You know, I can't believe

Papadopoulos

didn't even contact us.

Yeah. Want me to head

down to the school

and lean on him a little?

No,

but thank you for offering.

Mm.

Where is Xander?

So, are you still

taking the veil to Spain?

Oh! No, actually.

We're gonna give it

to Nick's sister, Monica,

when she joins us

in New York next week.

Oh.

Oh, Lady Dalton,

it's been such

a pleasure getting to know you.

For me, too.

Mrs. Serchio?

I have a young man here

who would like to talk to you...

about art.

There will be

several kilometers of red tape

to get through,

to make this happen.

Do we look like

the kind of people

that are afraid

of a little red tape?

Thank you very much.

Hurray!

I can't believe

we're back in Greece so soon.

Not that I'm complaining.

Isn't Tessa

a stunning bride?

In a beautiful veil.

And the earrings

from Arianna's portrait

look great with your dress.

Thank you!

I think they look great

with everything.

You look beautiful.

Tracy?

Lady Dalton told me

that you said

if the veil worked

for a sixth time,

that you would finally

believe in it.

It's actually seven times.

Oh, that's right!

Nick's sister's

finally found love.

Is the wedding

gonna be in New York?

It is. Next month.

Do you want to crash it?

Uh, absolutely, we do!

I mean, that's what we do.

Hey, Mom!

Pen has a new boat

and she says

that she can take me out

in it tomorrow.

Is that okay?

Sure.

Ah! Yes! Thank you!

Tracy...

did Leo just call you "Mom"?

Yeah, he does that sometimes.

I'm...

I'm just letting him decide

who I am to him.

I think that's beautiful.

- You do?

- Yes.

You think it's okay?

I think that's very okay.

Milady? Sorry to interrupt.

- May I have this dance?

- Always.

Oh!

Oh, you know what?

Could we just have the bottle?

Thank you.

- I mean, just in case.

- Just in case!

Yeah, we'll just

sit it right there.

Give me your glass.

Thank you so much

for lending me the veil.

And for bringing it

here last year.

I'm so happy for you.

You're coming back down

to the party, aren't you?

Oh, yes, we will.

We just have a tradition

to see to first.

Okay. See you down there.

Okay.

All right...

I think it's time.

It's time.

Can you imagine

how different our lives would be

without the veil?

I can't even think about it.

Does that mean

you finally believe?

Avery.

I believe in the veil.

Oh!

To the veil!

Hello! Kalimera.

What a beautiful hat!

You seem just like

the kind of fine ladies

who appreciate

great jewelry.

Come, come.

Follow me, follow me.

Look... at this.

Oh, that is so pretty.

It looks very old.

19th century?

Yes! They say 1860s,

but this is

a very special piece.

Really?

What's so special about it?

Apparently, there is a legend

associated with this necklace.

For anyone

who is in possession of it...

Want to hear about it?

Tell me more.

When I first met Tracy,

she tried to steal

my alteration appointment.

Because when I first met Nick,

he had already

stolen my appointment.

What? You were 15 minutes late!

In my restaurant,

if you're 15 minutes late,

you lose

your reservation.

He was 15 minutes early.

What, do you seat people

when they arrive early?

Absolutely.

Oh. Well, it doesn't matter.

Well, it doesn't matter,

because she just stole

her appointment back.

What can I say?

All's fair

in love and veils.

Ooh, nice.