Just One Kiss (2022)

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This program is rated G

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general audiences.

It had to be you

It had to be you

I wandered around

And finally found

The somebody who

Could make me be true

Could make me

Be blue

And even be glad

Just to be sad

Thinkin' of you

Some others I've seen

They might never be mean

Might never be cross

Or try to be boss

But they wouldn't do

For nobody else

Gave me a thrill

With all your faults

I love you still

It had to be you

Wonderful you

Yes! It had to be you-u-u-u

- Watch it, buddy. She's taken.

- Understood.

[cheering]

[pianist plays flourish

and an outro]

[]

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

[Mia] So Keats' love letter

to Fanny Brawne

is a classic example of

idealistic love in literature.

For instance--

"I cannot exist without you.

I am forgetful of everything,

but seeing you again.

My life seems to stop there.

I see no further.

You have absorb'd me."

So that seems a little needy,

if we're being honest, right?

I mean, someone puts that note

on your door

and you're taking out

a restraining order, am I right?

- Mm-hmm?

- It's escapism.

The realities of that era

were rough.

That's true.

Life expectancy was short.

Keats died of tuberculosis

when he was 25.

That's so young!

How tragic.

Yes. But we relate

to the tragedy in literature

because, you know,

for so many of us,

when it comes to love,

the journey from aspiration

to fulfillment

is a very...

bumpy road.

[whispers]

Professor Rivera needs a date.

- Or a drink!

- All right.

So that's it for this week.

Next week is

"Ode On A Grecian Urn."

Please read

and be prepared to discuss.

Thanks.

- Hey!

- Hey.

You, ahem, need

to pull yourself together.

What was that out there?

Teaching.

Really? What class?

Cynicism 101?

Mia, they're 19 years old.

They're gonna have decades

of heartbreak ahead of them.

You don't have to burst

their bubble just yet.

I'm teaching my students

about reality.

I think you're letting

your personal life

cloud your judgment.

I am not. Stop it.

Don't you have papers

to grade or something?

Nope. Done.

Super-speedy when it comes

to the Peloponnesian w*r.

Come on, Mia! You used to see

the beauty in all of this.

"Shall I compare thee

to a summer's day?"

Oh, stop, please.

Hey! Penny Serenade is playing

at the Vogue tonight.

It's our favorite.

You're coming with me.

No, I can't.

I've got the "appointment."

What?

That's done at 3:00.

You'll have plenty of time.

Derek's meeting

a new gallery owner.

I don't want to sit there

like a sad-sack,

And you have to stop

being such a shut-in.

I'm not a shut-in.

Okay, fine,

a marginal hermit, then.

You need a big, fat dose

of romance, girl!

- [Mia harrumphs]

- Cary Grant. Irene Dunne.

Who better to bring you

out of that funk?

I'm not in a funk!

All hermits say that.

Fine.

I'll meet you

after the lawyer's office.

Mm.

Oh. Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Come here.

You're doing the right thing.

- You are.

- I know.

- Okay.

- Thanks.

I'll have

the soda and popcorn ready.

- Okay.

- Okay.

And the wine?

Yeah, I'll get some wine.

I'll put it in a soda cup.

Okay.

- Goodbye!

- Bye.

[]

You can wait

right over here with your...

With her husband.

Right.

Have a seat, Mrs. Malone.

It's actually "Rivera" now.

Thank you.

I'll let Mr. Underwood

know you're here.

Thanks.

Sweetheart--

[bristles]

Don't call me that.

This is ridiculous.

I don't want a divorce.

We're a family.

We belong together.

Think about Rosie.

I am doing this for Rosie.

Come on.

We can still find a place.

These short-term rentals

are a fortune.

And why are we

in the short-term rentals

again, Casey?

I'm 90 days sober,

you know.

I know.

I know. I'm proud of you.

I know how hard

you've been working.

Come on, Mia.

Look me in the eyes--

look me in the eyes--

and you tell me

that it was all bad.

Of course, it wasn't all bad.

It was, uh...

when it was good,

it was great.

But...

Sweetheart, I--

No.

We lost our house... Casey.

W-We-- We can't count on you anymore.

I'm sorry to interrupt,

but Mr. Underwood is ready.

So am I.

[]

[]

[munching]

[scoffs] Really?

One kiss?

That's all it takes to know?

From Cary Grant?

Absolutely.

Shh!

[Cary Grant, as Roger]

Oh, now, darling,

you're not going to be

one of those wives...

Yeah, I mean,

Cary Grant's Cary Grant,

but kisses can be misleading.

Maybe you just haven't

been kissed properly.

Now, do you mind?

We're trying to watch a movie.

[chuckles]

You see that young man?

[chuckles proudly]

That's my son, Anthony.

Isn't he gorgeous?

He's very handsome.

Oh, and that one,

with a napkin for the skirt?

Yeah, that's his date.

I feel for her.

I mean, clearly,

nobody raised her right.

See, I taught my daughter

about self-respect.

Thank you.

Which is

why she's single again,

after 12 years.

Mm.

Come on!

You're smart, you're beautiful,

you should know better.

Shh!

Second time.

Oh! Look who can count.

That's her.

That's my Mia.

She's the one giving your son

the hard time.

She's been

in a bit of a mood lately.

- Who's her date?

- Oh, no, no, no.

He's not a date. That's Nick.

He's her best friend.

She just filed for divorce--

- Oh.

- ...After 12 years.

- [inhales dramatically]

- The ex-husband

went through all their money

on booze

and bad judgment.

I mean, not a bad guy--

I tried to warn her about him.

Who listens to their mother?

Ah! They just don't know

how to pick 'em anymore.

I just want Anthony

to find someone.

Yeah. Settle down

with somebody nice.

- Yeah. Down-to-earth!

- Reliable.

- So I can have some peace!

- So I can have some peace!

Exactly.

Sofia Romano.

- Marlene Schwartz-

- Rivera.

Now, that's a mouthful.

[ladies chuckling]

You know, my-my son

is a singer.

He's got a voice like butter.

Eh, good thing

there's no high-cholesterol

in my family.

- Ah!

- My daughter

is a professor

at a university.

Very smart.

But with a personality.

Oh, yeah? Well, my Anthony's

got so much compassion in him.

[Sofia] Are you thinkin'

what I'm thinking?

Well, if your Anthony's

this mensch you say he is,

we might be

on the same page.

- Like a set-up?

- A set-up. But...

they can't know

that we're behind it.

They've got to find each other

on their own,

think it's their idea.

I can't agree more!

Let's get to work.

I agree.

[Cary Grant, as Roger]

After the deductions,

we got 10,000.

[Irene Dunne, as Julie] 10,000?

Oh, I love this moment.

[Cary Grant, as Roger] Uh-huh.

I still got a couple of thousand

in bills to pay around here.

[Irene Dunne, as Julie]

Well, then,

- you've really only got 8,000.

- [dryly] Lucky girl.

[Cary Grant, as Roger] Yes,

but did you ever see...

I'll say.

...that much money

in your life.

[]

Rosie! Come on, hurry.

You're gonna miss the bus,

And I want to get a run in,

before class.

Here.

What is this?

It's a waffle!

It's a delicious

homemade waffle.

Come on!

My cooking's not that bad.

It's not that good, either.

Okay. You have to take the bus

home from school today

because Daddy has to work

and I need to look

at some apartments.

Why we can't just find

a place with Daddy?

Honey, I told you.

It's complicated.

Only because

you're making it complicated.

He wants us together.

Sweetheart, I'm not

having this conversation

with you again, okay?

One day, hopefully,

you're gonna understand.

I'll never understand.

- [waffle thuds]

- I'm not hungry.

Okay. Fine.

Look both ways.

Meow.

This is ridiculous.

Sofia, it is never

gonna work.

Tony is very superstitious.

He got it from my mother.

We all got it from her.

Daily.

Oh! Here he comes.

- Whoa, whoa.

- Whoa.

You see?

- Hey.

- Hey-hey-hey.

Oh, it's so good--

[cat meows]

Okay. I am putting my trust

in you and this, uh, mishegas,

but I've got my doubts.

Yeah, you've had

a lot of those lately.

But listen. Listen, trust me.

I know what I'm walking about.

Okay.

Here we go.

Mia's going towards him...

there's the target.

Okay, you say "target,"

I say "beautiful boy

with a voice like an angel."

You sure you're ready

to let him go?

Uh, yes. Okay.

Three...

two, one--

no traffic.

Go, baby, go!

- See you later.

- Okay.

[shouts]

[gasps]

I'm so sorry.

That cat ran

right in front of me.

- Are you all right?

- Seriously?

You plowed into me because

a black cat crossed your path?

It's a family thing.

Let me help you up.

No, I'm fine, thank you.

You've done enough.

You're a health hazard.

Hey. Have we met before?

No. I think

I would remember you.

Stop. I'm flattered.

Hey, I-I feel terrible

about this.

Let me, uh,

make it up to you.

Coffee? Cupcake? c*ck?

Uh, I'm fine,

but actually, you know what,

you might need some help.

What?

Oh, it's just that grown men

are usually not afraid

of kitty cats.

[laughs]

I don't like to take chances

when it comes to luck.

You know,

Ralph Waldo Emerson says

"Shallow men believe in luck.

Strong men

believe in cause and effect."

Wow. 30 seconds in,

and you're already

calling me shallow?

I'm merely quoting Emerson.

Well, let me prove you

and Emerson wrong.

Does this usually

work for you?

Just turn on the charm,

and then women

are putty in your hands?

I have my moments.

- Well, I'm immune.

- To charm?

To men like you.

Have a nice day!

Oh, and, um, watch out

for the kitty cats.

You--

Watch out for that ladder!

No! Ah--!

h*...

He likes her!

[delighted]

And she hates him!

- It's perfect!

- It's perfect!

[giggling]

[]

See, Mia is renting

a mailbox here, so...

I'll just stick this inside!

[]

[]

And my nonna used to say

you can

tell a lot about a person

by the lines on their hand.

- Is that right?

- Mm-hmm.

May I?

Oh! Interesting.

What do you see?

Well, see, this...

is your life line--

nice and long, good for you--

and this...

is your love line.

Oh? And what does

my love line say?

Well, let's see.

It says...

you're gonna meet someone...

charming, handsome...

and he's gonna

sweep you off your feet.

I think you might be right...

...because my husband

just walked in the door.

[]

Hey.

Thanks for the drink.

Okay.

Ahh...

[laughing]

So...

I'm guessing the movie

didn't have a happy ending.

Francesca's sweet

and everything,

but I'm afraid she's not

gonna be my leading lady.

But what can you do, Jack?

You win some,

you lose some.

Tony.

You're a good guy.

Stop the chase.

Find a nice girl.

You sound like my mother.

Come on.

Settling down isn't so bad.

And it's been years

since Katie.

But this is so much more fun.

[]

Hmm.

[realtor] And it's got

marble countertops,

stainless-steel appliances,

and a gas stove.

Look at this natural light.

It's gorgeous!

Yeah, this light

is amazing.

It's so much better

than my last place.

That other place

was like a coffin!

This, the energy is sublime.

They're asking

two months' security deposit,

plus first and last month's

rent upfront.

Mm-kay.

Do they want my first-born, too?

Bite your tongue!

They're not gettin' my Rosie.

It's got two large bedrooms.

And it's in Brooklyn!

What else could you ask for?

Aw, come on!

Look at this.

You can see the Brooklyn Bridge

right from here.

Wow. Yeah.

This view is spectacular.

That's why

it's gonna go fast.

I wouldn't sit on it.

I would go for it, honey.

[sighs dreamily]

Okay. I'm gonna take it.

- Yes!

- Excellent choice.

Mazel tov!

- Wow.

- Love it?

Gosh, where am I gonna

put my stuff?

- Anywhere! It's yours!

- I know, it's enormous.

Let's go take a look.

- When do we move in?

- Gotta get that.

[ladies chuckling]

Ah! You are

completely ridiculous.

I haven't eaten since Thursday.

How'd you think it'd go?

Way to go, everyone.

Very good job.

Way to go, men.

Don't forget to tip them well.

It looks like you two

have a lot of junk.

Oh. Those don't look

like moving clothes.

Honey, the only thing

I'm moving is

- a martini closer to my mouth.

- Mm-mm!

[all laughing]

But we did bring you

an orchid.

Oh, thank you, I love it.

Its name is "Lenny."

Please don't k*ll it.

Yeah, I'll try.

I'll take care of it, Derek.

- Not necessary, Rosie-

- Posie.

If her cooking

is any indication,

we thought it'd be best

to buy her something

a little low-maintenance.

You know her well.

Mom, this is Isabella.

I met her upstairs.

She's across the hall from us.

Oh, great! Hi.

It's so nice to finally have

someone my own age

in the building.

Everyone here is so old.

[giggling]

Uh, it's nice to meet you, Isabella.

Is it okay if I show her

the rec room in the basement?

- There's a pool table.

- Oh, sure.

Just come right back up, okay?

We got a lot of unpacking to do.

Okay. Ciao.

Ciao!

"Ciao"?

What is she, Sophia Loren?

Don't know. I'm just glad

Rosie found someone her own age.

Maybe she's not

gonna hate me too much

for moving her to Brooklyn.

Oh, please.

She'll be a hipster by Friday

and all will be forgiven.

[sighs] We can all hope.

Martini glasses?

Yes, let's do that. Ahem!

Have you forgotten

about last night?

Completely.

Completely forgotten.

- No clue.

- Oh, my gosh.

No, lift with your knees.

You lift with your knees.

This is what the pros are for.

Come here.

- [Nick] You lift with your back.

- [Mia] Here, pillows.

[Nick] Okay, good.

Thank you.

[Mia] Okay.

[]

- [crash]

- Oh, my gosh!

I'm so sorry. I--

[sighs]

- You.

- Look.

If you wanted to see me again,

all you had to do was ask.

That is so not what this is.

So, you're the new neighbor.

How's that for lucky geography?

- What are the odds?

- Slim to none.

So it must be fate.

Or maybe it's my Karma.

[laughs] Hey.

Was that your daughter I saw

playing with my niece earlier?

Oh, Isabella's your niece?

My sister

travels for business a lot,

so Bella stays with me

when she's gone.

So...

looks like we're gonna be

seeing a lot of each other.

Lucky for me.

Anything you need...

I'm right across the hall.

Gonna be hard to forget that.

Any time.

Day or night.

Don't hesitate to knock.

And I won't either.

Or don't.

Oh? Okay.

[Mia chuckles]

Recycling's on the other side

of the hall.

Thanks.

[]

Oh, he'll win her over,

you'll see...

my precious little angel.

She can't stand

your precious little angel.

Oh, well, it's a good thing

that he likes a challenge.

Oh. So, you're saying

he's in it for the conquest?

Well, if she's as good

as you say she is--

She's better.

He's needs to step up his game.

If anyone can conquer

her cold, dead heart,

it's my Anthony.

I hope he's worth it.

Oh, he is.

He is.

[]

Mm

Wow! Ow!

What are you doing?

Rehearsing.

Life is a show, Bella.

Can't have a student over

without my favorite accessory.

Of course you can.

No! No-no-no-no!

No hats on the bed.

It's bad luck.

Now she's definitely

not gonna like you.

Who?

The lady across the hall.

Who says I want her to?

Do I look new here?

Hey! Mind

your own business, kid.

Beat it.

I've got a lesson.

[trilling]

Now!

[practicing scales]

Rah-ah!

Ahh.

[]

[knocking]

Is Rosie home?

Uh, she's changing.

Can you tell her

to text me when she's done?

- [knocking]

- Uh, she doesn't have a phone.

[Tony]

Audrey, hey. Come on in.

Oh. Why?

Yeah, Mom.

Why don't I have a phone?

Dad said it's okay.

Because we've talked about this

and you're gonna get one

in middle school.

That's when I got mine.

See?

So my uncle is taking me

to the arcade in, like, an hour.

Do you want to go?

Just you two

and your uncle?

- Mm-hmm.

- Please, Mom. Can I go?

You told me to embrace the move.

This is me embracing it.

Yeah, but I really don't want

you going alone with that guy.

With a stranger...

your uncle...

so I'm gonna go with you.

Yay!

[forced chuckle]

[Mia] Hey.

I need more tokens.

Really? I just gave you 30.

They run out quickly.

- Please?

- Your mom's paying me back.

Thank you, Mommy!

Oh. "Mommy"? She hasn't

called me that in years.

She must not hate me

too much today.

Yeah, they can be

like that, huh?

I get to be the cool uncle,

the good cop,

and then Mom comes back

and all bets are off.

- [woman] Hey, Tony!

- Hey!

One of your girlfriends?

Just a friend.

You got a lot of friends.

Got a problem

with a healthy social life?

"Healthy"

being the key word.

You don't like me much, do you?

I don't--

I don't really know you.

Why don't you tell me

your best three qualities?

I only get to pick three?

[woman] Hey, Tony!

Hey, Jackie!

Oh, my god.

What? She's one of my students!

A student?

Are you a teacher?

'Cause you don't seem the type.

Voice lessons.

That's who you see coming in

and out of my apartment,

despite what I'm sure

you must've thought of me.

Who says

I think of you at all?

Here's an idea, though.

How are you at bowling?

Uh, if it were

an Olympic sport,

I'd have the gold.

Really?

Care to put your money

where your mouth is?

If I had any money,

I'd say yes.

How about bragging rights?

That... I'm a pro at.

I can imagine.

Get ready to lose!

[]

[crash]

Last ball.

Feeling confident?

Wouldn't want it

to be a gutter ball.

That'd be

an embarrassing way to lose.

I'm not worried.

I've been saving

the big g*ns for last.

[crash]

- Oh! Yes!

- [groaning]

- Oh! It hurts!

- Okay!

So I'm not a mathematician,

but I do believe--

can you check this out?

I think 136 beats 126.

[Tony] Okay, okay.

I don't want to rub it in,

I'm just--

No! You should.

That's what this is for.

Brag away.

No, no, no.

Some of us are secure enough

that we don't have to brag.

No! You've earned this.

If you don't,

I'll do it for you.

[roars] Ladies and gentlemen!

She has beat me!

Ms. Mia Rivera,

with the bowling shoes,

with an all-time high score

of 136!

Okay, you can--

You're done,

you're done, you're done.

That's not

an all-time high score.

Not even close.

- Whoo!

- Shh! Stop it.

You're making a scene.

Somebody has to.

You should be really proud.

You did that in those shoes.

Get outta here.

So Bella tells me

you're a teacher, too.

I'm a professor, yeah,

at the university.

Oh, "professor." I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to disrespect you

by calling you a mere teacher.

What subject?

Uh, this semester,

it's romantic literature,

with a focus on the classics.

Ah. You know, literature

and music aren't that different.

It's always romance and flowers

or heartbreak and angst.

It's the soundtrack

of our lives.

I love the classics.

That's why I sing the standards.

I used to think I was born

in the wrong era.

When I was a kid,

my mom would say,

"Quiet down, Frankie's singing,"

and we would listen.

And that music

was the music that spoke to me.

Hey!

You should come

to my show tonight.

Are you asking me on a date?

Of course not.

I wouldn't dare.

Bring your friends.

I'll comp you.

It'll be a free night out,

and you'll get to see

that I'm not the person

you think I am.

- Hmm.

- Bella tells me

you don't leave

the apartment much.

She what?

Come on,

don't be such a hermit.

I am not a hermit!

- Mom--

- [adults] No!

Okay. Fine.

You can count us in.

Great. It's a date.

Mm-mm.

There's gonna be three of us.

It's a comp.

It's a start,

and I'll take it.

[]

This was just delivered.

- Hmm?

- Who's Larry Underwood?

Oh, that's just

business stuff, hon'.

You can just leave it

right there.

Mom, no. Ew.

Honey.

What is with the schmatte?

Well...

I don't know what to wear!

I haven't been

to a supper club since...

your Dad and I were dating.

You know Nick and Derek--

they're just gonna have

the perfect outfits

for something like this.

You are

a beautiful young woman.

Show an ankle, at least!

So what are you and your dad

doing tonight?

- Dinner and a movie.

- PG-13?

Mom! I'll be with Dad.

He's not gonna take me to some

horror film or something.

Don't you trust him?

[grumbles] Ah, I know,

I'm sure it'll be fun

and age-appropriate.

Okay, what about this one?

Ah! Now, this is more like it!

Mom!

What, is it too much?

I just have not

worn this in years.

[Rosie] Yes.

Yeah. Maybe you should go back

to the pilgrim outfit

from the first Thanksgiving.

Wait. Mom, is this a date?

No! No.

Well...

Hon', it's just Nick and Derek

and I going to see

the new neighbor perform.

Okay. Because I don't

have to go to Dad's.

We could stay home,

the three of us, and--

No. No.

You need this time

with your dad.

Listen, at least

you finally look like a lady

who's definitely gonna get

a second date,

although it--

technically, I know--

it's not supposed to be a date.

[sighs]

Let your mother live her life.

Okay, okay.

I'll let myself out.

Sofia!

Love is in the air.

Ha! Absolutely.

And I took care

of everything else.

Are you sure

this is gonna work?

Ah! One of these days,

you are gonna learn

not to doubt me.

Well, we are not there yet.

Trust me!

The emcee always gives Tony

his special requests.

[gasps]

Oh! Let's go get a seat!

[chuckling]

[piano plays, lively and light]

I must say,

I love the vibe here.

It's kitschy,

it's Goodfellas-ish,

- don't you think?

- Yeah.

Mm-hmm!

So, what time

does hottie neighbor go on?

He has a name, Derek.

I know, but that's what

we call him in our house.

We do.

We call him "hottie neighbor."

You should give him

a try, Mia.

No way! No.

He's one of these

"women in every port"

kinda guys.

Trust me.

The charm is always a cover.

Do not punish him

for the sins of Casey.

I'm not.

I just know his type.

[woman] Ladies and gentlemen,

how is everyone this evening?

Oh, yeah. Oh, yes.

We are well.

Welcome to the Manhattan

Supper Club.

We have a special show

for you tonight.

Our headliner is in the house.

Please welcome...

Mr. Tony Romano!

- Hey!

- [applauding and cheering]

[Tony] Thank you.

Thank you!

Thank you for that warm welcome.

As you know,

tonight is the third Saturday

of the month,

which is...

[overlapping]

Request night!

Request night.

I've got a stack

of requests here...

But first, let's go out

to the crowd for a moment.

Shall we?

Good evening... pretty lady.

Oh, good evening.

What's your favorite song?

Why don't you guess what it is,

and I'll tell you

if you're right?

Ooh! Not gonna to make this

easy on me, huh?

Okay.

That's a lot of pressure,

but I do love a challenge.

Let's see.

I... yeah. You know what?

Let me just take

a shot in the dark,

based on my own favorite song.

Let's, let's, uh...

let's see how I do.

This song is for

the lovely lady

in the lovely red dress,

who does not want to give me

even one, small inch.

[pianist plays intro

to "Somebody to Watch Over Me"]

There's a somebody

I'm longing to see

I hope that she

Turns out to be

Someone to watch

Over me

This is your favorite song.

How would he know that?

- Is he stalking you?

- I--

Has he gone from

hottie neighbor to creepy guy?

- Shh!

- ...Some speed

Follow my lead

Oh, how I need

Someone to watch

Over me

[crowd applauds]

Wow. Wow.

Doesn't he have

a voice like an angel?

He's not bad.

He's good!

"Very good."

Very good. Yes.

Very good.

Nice.

Very nice.

[]

Thank you for the tickets.

Nick and Derek

had such a good time.

And you?

It was fun.

I also enjoyed it.

[chuckles]

Well, I'm glad you came.

O-kay! What are you doing?

What-- hey.

I just... I thought...

You thought?

You should probably do

a little less of that.

[chuckles and stops]

I'm so sorry if I gave you

the wrong impression.

Look, Mia, despite what

you think of me,

I like you,

and I want

to get to know you better.

'Kay. Well,

my life is very complicated.

Oh, whose isn't?

Welcome to humanity.

And you're dangerous.

I promise...

I'm a good guy.

Would you tell me

if you weren't?

[resigned sigh]

Okay. Let's start as friends.

Hey, you need a cup of flour?

I need an egg?

We just knock on

each other's doors.

Okay? Friends?

Okay.

Friends.

- [pats his arm]

- Frien-- Friends.

- Mm.

- Goodnight, friend.

'Night, friend.

[Tony sighs]

- Goodnight!

- Goodnight.

[Mia sighs]

[]

You know your son

and I know my daughter...

and nothing gets her

out of the house

like a nice slice

of Lindsay's Cheesecake.

That's a woman

after my own heart.

And I taught my Anthony

"never pass up a freebie."

Yeah.

They are due

for a run-in.

Puts them on the same page.

And the same cheesecake!

[both giggling]

[knocking]

Morning. Hi.

Did you have fun?

The best! We saw

that new White Lightning movie

and then shared

a tornado sundae.

It was huge.

Huge!

Not a vegetable in sight, huh?

No, it wasn't

that much ice cream.

You should come with us

next time.

Save our stomachs, right?

Um, honey, why don't you

go unpack, okay?

I am going to walk Daddy out.

Love you, Daddy.

All right, peanut!

I'll see you next week,

after I get back

from Cleveland, okay?

You can't keep

saying things like that.

Like what?

Like, "Come with us next time."

You can't get her hopes up.

Well, maybe it's not her hopes

I'm banking on, Mia.

Casey...

I've changed.

What do I do

to prove myself to you?

Nothing.

[voice wavers]

Come on! It's...

It's just the same conversation,

a different day,

and I can't--

I can't do it anymore.

Casey, you have to stop--

- [footsteps]

[abruptly] Morning.

- Morning.

- Yup.

All right.

[deep breath]

I guess I'll see you

Thursday, then.

I have to leave for Derek's

art show by 7,

so you have to be here on time.

I'll be here.

Don't worry.

[]

- Oh! Oh--

- Oh!

Oh, my-- Oh...

Nice save!

We have to stop

meeting like this.

- Yeah. We do.

- [laughing]

This was almost

our biggest catastrophe yet.

It's, uh, messy,

but salvageable.

I'll take the messy one.

I'll go get you

one that's intact,

even though you've run into me

now the last two times!

You know,

I'm gonna let you do that.

Okay.

Oh, hey. I was meaning

to ask you, um...

if you're okay.

That seemed rough

this morning.

Oh, yeah, you know,

co-parenting--

it's difficult--

but, yeah, we're okay. Thanks.

Well, if you ever need to talk.

That's not me hitting on you.

That's me being a friend.

I can be a really good one.

Well, thanks, friend.

Speaking of friendship,

you know,

my mom taught me

that friends

don't let friends

eat cheesecake alone.

Because that's just sad.

You know

I have a daughter, right?

Yeah, and where

is she right now?

S...

She's at a slumber party.

Case rested, Your Honor!

Besides, I think

you haven't seen

the best part of the building

yet, have you?

If you say your apartment,

I swear--

I wouldn't dream of it!

I'm gonna go get you

a clean cheesecake,

then you're coming with me.

Okay...

[]

[gasps]

Well!

This was not

on the apartment tour.

Because they lock it.

But... I have a key,

because I'm friends

with the super.

Ooh!

I like to I come up here

when I want to think,

which, despite

what you may think,

I do think,

from time to time.

I wish

I could stop thinking.

That's where music

comes in handy.

You can't worry or be sad,

when you're singing.

[Mia chuckles softly]

My dad, when he got sick,

I'd sing to him every night,

and, um...

my mom said that really

helped him get through it.

It helped all of us, really.

Music is...

like a magical elixir.

Well, you're really

very talented.

You ever thought about putting

out an album or something?

Um... I've recorded some songs, but...

...what I do

isn't exactly mainstream.

And performing

is what I love.

I love being the soundtrack

to other people's love lives.

Not your own?

My goals

were not "big enough"

for my last girlfriend,

so that was the end of that.

Mm. Okay.

So, now,

if you don't let them in,

then you can't be disappointed.

It's easier if the relationship

has an expiration date?

Oh! You have me

all figured out?

[laughs]

I think that you are sharing

your gifts, Tony.

As a teacher,

as a performer,

as a son,

and I think that's

a perfectly admirable goal.

What got you interested

in literature?

Nazim Hikmet.

Na-whos-a-whatsit?

[laughing]

Nazim Hikmet.

He's a Turkish poet.

He's, you know, not exactly

a household name, but...

I read this poem that he wrote,

from prison,

called, "On Living."

I read it in college

and it just...

really spoke to me.

He just-- he believed

that one must have

an intense commitment to life,

no matter what's thrown at you.

That's a good sentiment.

Yeah.

And easier said than done.

And what happened

between you and your ex,

if you don't mind my asking?

I don't mind.

Um...

it was his drinking.

He, um, well, I would

find out he was drinking

when he was supposedly sober.

And he lost a job because of it

and we had to sell

our apartment.

That must've been hard.

Yeah. I think

it was harder on Rosie.

I mean...

she still thinks

that there's a chance.

Is there?

You gonna finish that?

You really did a number on it.

[Mia laughs]

Well, it's the taste

that counts, right?

[Tony laughs]

And you're right--

no one should eat

cheesecake alone.

No.

Mm.

Thanks for taking me up here.

And for your friendship.

Any time.

My roof key

is your roof key.

And your cheesecake

is my cheesecake.

[both laughing]

[]

[horn toots]

Yeah, I got someone at five,

but I can get you in at 6:30?

Yeah. Great. Perfect.

Yeah, okay. I'll see you then.

We'll get you ready

for that audition, okay?

Okay. See you then. Bye.

Tony?

Katie.

Yeah.

It's Katherine now.

No one's called me Katie

in ages.

So, what's it been?

Five years? Six?

Yeah. Something like that.

So, how've you been, Tony?

Great. I've, uh, I've been

performing a bunch,

getting some buzz.

Things are fantastic.

I'm so glad.

It was always your dream

and you're making it happen.

- Yeah.

- Okay, bud. There's Mommy.

Hi, my angel.

Hi, angel.

Mark, this is Tony.

How you doing?

This is my husband, Mark,

and this is Lee.

Named after your grandfather.

How'd you know that?

[quietly]

Uh, this is Tony.

- Tony?

- Tony.

Oh! Tony...

He's beautiful, Katie.

Sorry, Katherine.

Guess... kids were

in your future, after all.

Yeah. You know...

life takes you

in strange directions and...

you never know.

Certainly does.

Anyway, hon', we should run.

We've got my thing.

Mark's a lawyer.

He's having a launch party

for his new firm tonight.

It was great seeing you.

All right, Music Man.

Well, good luck with

your little singing and dancing.

We'll see you around.

Come on, buddy.

[Katherine]

Mark, was that really necessary?

[exhales heavily]

She always said

she didn't want kids,

and I still almost put a ring

on her finger.

She just didn't want

to have kids with me.

Don't you put this on you.

This is about Katie.

Please, sir. "Katherine."

Sorry. "Katherine."

She wasn't good enough

for you,

and the irony is,

she made it seem like

it was the other way around.

That's the worst part!

I felt that way

our entire relationship,

and I still stayed.

So you learn from it

and move on.

Don't let her be the reason

you miss out on something great.

I don't know, man.

I think, um...

some people

are meant to be in love

and others are just meant

to sing about it.

- [cork pops]

- On me, my friend.

[pouring spirits]

[]

[zips boot]

Okay. Rosie!

Your dad's gonna be here

in five minutes.

I'm ready.

And I promise I'll keep it

to one scoop of ice cream tonight.

Hey, it's your stomach.

What?

You're not gonna give me

a bunch of rules before I leave?

No. You know the drill.

[phone rings]

Hey, Casey.

You running late?

I'm sorry.

I can't take Rosie tonight.

I have to work.

Okay.

You're telling me this now?

Five minutes before

you're supposed to pick her up,

when you know I have plans?

It couldn't be helped, Mia.

I'm the new guy here.

I'm trying to prove myself.

I get that, but...

can you just-- just let me know

a little sooner next time?

I'll do my very best.

[Mia sighs]

Uh... okay.

Change of plans.

Daddy has to work late,

so I-I'm just gonna

cancel the art show.

This wouldn't happen

if we moved back in with him.

Rosie, can we not do this

right now, please?

Look around you.

We have this beautiful new home.

It's a fresh start

for both of us.

I didn't need a fresh start.

- [sighs tensely]

- Isabella invited me

across the hall

to watch a movie tonight,

but I was going to Dad's.

Maybe I can still

go over there.

Okay.

Yeah, I can ask Tony,

if you want.

I want.

All right.

Let's go. Thank you.

[humming]

Hello, friend!

Hi, friend.

Um, I've got a really big

"friend" favor to ask you.

Uh, tonight's

Derek's art show--

And you want me

to be your date?

I'm sorry, I already have plans

with Bella.

Raincheck, though?

Mm. No, sorry.

Casey has to work late

and I cannot leave Rosie alone,

and this is so important

to Derek.

Say no more.

We're doing popcorn,

movie, candy--

the whole nine yards.

Come on in.

All right. Have fun!

Hey, how's it going?

This won't happen when

my parents get back together.

[Bella] At least we can hang.

Thank you so much.

I owe you big-time.

You really do,

and I'm gonna call in

that raincheck soon enough,

so you keep your phone on.

- Okay.

- Not "silent"-- on!

Okay.

Ladies... I've got an idea.

[]

[Mia] Do you remember

how mad you were

when he quit his job

to paint?

"Mad" is a little generous.

Yeah, I had to talk you off

quite a few ledges.

But look at him now!

It was a growth moment for me.

I mean, what's the point

of doing something

if it makes you miserable?

And insurance

made him insufferable.

Look. He made all this.

Mm. There's a lot to be said

for passion, isn't there?

Yeah.

I wish I knew

where mine was hiding.

I can tell you.

Casey destroyed it.

Now he's punishing me.

He canceled last minute,

even though, believe me,

I know he knew hours before

he had to work late.

- Aw, sh**t.

- I had to get Tony

to watch Rosie tonight.

Wait a second.

Hottie neighbor?

- Yes. That is his full name.

- Okay...

I just sold those two.

Oh!

Looks like our anniversary trip

to Aruba is on!

Fantastic!

Pina coladas, please!

Here's something fun--

the neighbor's

watching Rosie tonight.

Stop it! I love it.

Mm-hmm!

Mia, I'm telling you,

if you want to rekindle

that passion,

I'd check to see if maybe

it's hiding across the hall.

Yeah, I'm gonna check to see

these paintings over here.

Honey, you can't afford them.

Oh! Burn. Burn!

Parker and Robbie. Oh, my gosh.

Parker, Parker, Parker!

[knocking on door]

Ah. Ma'am, you're just in time.

Please. Come in.

We've reserved a special seat

just for you.

Follow me.

Can I take your coat?

Um... where's Rosie?

"Rosie"? I ha--

we don't have anybody

by that name here.

All I've got backstage

are the rest of The Rat Pack.

Oh, so Sammy and Dean-o?

Eh, some lesser-known members.

Ahem-ahem, ahem!

Ladies and...

Lady.

[laughs]

We are here tonight

to celebrate New York City--

that magical town that has

brought us all here together

on this magical night!

[whispers loudly]

Cue music!

Get in here.

- Get in here!

- ["New York, New York" plays]

Yay!

Whoo!

[]

Start spreadin' the news

I'm leavin' today

I want to be

A part of it

New York, New York

If I can

Make it there

I'll make it

Anywhere

It's up to you

New York

New York

These little-town blues

They're all melting away

Dance for it.

Dance for it.

And...

If I can

Make it there

I'll make it

Anywhere

It's up to you

New York

New Yo-o-o-o-rk

New Yo-o-o-rk

Big finish!

Goodnight, Brooklyn!

Yes!

Oh! Yay!

Bravo! Fantastic!

You guys are amazing.

All right,

go get out of costume, okay?

Worth every penny

you're not paying me?

Even more!

Ah, then maybe you should take

me out for drinks tomorrow.

Hey, I know a great place?

Okay.

Okay?

Okay.

Okay.

Thanks, Tony.

- Thank you. Well done.

- Thanks, Tony.

You're welcome. Goodnight.

[intro for "New York, New York"

plays]

[]

[blows air]

All I know is,

since I met her,

the Francescas of this world

don't seem

all that intriguing anymore.

I like this Mia.

I do, too.

Except her ex-husband, Casey,

he's always around.

And he's such a suit.

How am I supposed

to compete with that?

You don't have to compete

with anyone, Anthony.

All you have to do is sing.

Yeah. Battle scars, you know?

You always told me Katie--

I'm sorry, "Katherine"--

was no good for me.

Did I listen?

No, you did not.

No, I did not.

I know that there's love

out there for you,

and maybe it's Mia,

maybe it's someone else.

But when it comes your way,

you need to be open to it.

I don't know

about anything anymore.

Except the stage.

When I'm up there, singing,

nothing else matters.

Ah. I know.

And believe you me,

you just follow your heart,

and everything's gonna work out.

I know!

[]

[wistful sigh]

[Tony] And then

I climbed in the window,

and my dad

was waiting there for me,

with a flashlight.

He had this terrified look

on his face.

Oh, my dad had

one of those faces, too.

I had a Mexican dad

and a Jewish mother,

so, growing up,

I got all the spicy

and all the guilt.

[laughs]

Jack! Jack. Mia.

This is

my very best friend, Jack.

We were in a band together,

once upon a time.

- Oh!

- And I retired

at the ripe old age of 25,

when I inherited this place.

- Oh.

- Also...

I didn't have his talent.

Oh, I'm sure that's not true.

It's really nice

to meet you, Jack.

- Likewise. Enjoy.

- Thanks, man.

Tony Romano!

- Hello?

- Hi!

Don't worry, you don't know me.

I'm Gabrielle.

I've been to your show

a bunch of times.

Oh, thank you.

So last year,

I was going through

kind of a bad break-up--

like, really bad,

um, catastrophic, even.

Oh. I'm sorry to hear that.

My ex, Jeff--

I mean-- Oof!

I mean, he was not good.

This one time, he was on a date

with me and another girl

at the same time!

Oof. That sounds--

What a...

- Anyway--

- Oh. Sure.

Yeah, your show was the thing

that got me out of the house.

There's just something

about your music

that makes you feel hopeful.

You know,

I could not agree more.

Yeah.

Well, hey, if I keep singing,

will you keep coming back?

Ah! Deal! Selfie?

For my blog.

Absolu-- No prob--

Oka--

Yeah!

- [laughing]

- You got it. All right.

[whispers]

Do not let this one get away.

Yep.

Babe! I just met Tony Romano!

I swear, I did not

put her up to that.

[laughs] You sure you didn't

slip her a 20 or something?

[Mia laughs]

I gotta say, though...

moments like that

make it all worthwhile.

Yeah.

You know,

that picture for her blog

is just to make

Jeff jealous, right?

Hashtag "JealousJeff."

Ooh! Nice.

[]

Well, I had a really nice time

with you tonight, Tony.

Thank you

for giving me a chance.

Yeah. You know, you're not

who I thought you were.

[laughs]

Is that a good thing?

You know, I think

it just might be.

I thought

I heard something out here.

Uh... Casey.

What are you doing here?

Rosie was supposed

to stay with you tonight.

Yeah, yeah. Seems like

you weren't expecting me.

I have to go to Miami tomorrow,

last minute,

so I dropped Rosie off early.

Um...

I'll be in in a minute.

Just give me a second, okay?

Y-- Sure. Gladly.

'Kay.

[laughs]

I'm sorry about that.

Look. Look, dating is tricky.

You walk into

the middle of someone's life,

you can't expect them

not to have one.

I really did have

a good time with you tonight.

Goodnight, Mia.

Goodnight, Tony.

[sighs]

Hey. Who's he?

[]

You sure you got

enough balloons there?

Hey! We have a very important

birthday to celebrate,

so we're taking

our show on the road.

You want to come?

The more the merrier,

and this party

could use some more merry.

Can we, please, Mom?

We can have breakfast after.

Anything to stop you

from cooking.

Hey! Um...

Okay. Sure.

I could do for a celebration.

Great.

I can't wait

for you to meet Uncle Harry.

[giggles]

Ladies first.

Who's Uncle Harry?

[]

[quiet background chatter]

Don't tell me

he's still sleeping.

Uh, no, he knows

exactly what we are up to

and he's just avoiding it

as long as possible.

That sounds like Uncle Harry.

But all will be forgiven!

[laughs]

I'm going to take Rosie

over to meet Natalie.

She has the best stories.

She even used to date Elvis.

Oh! Well, who among us

has not, right?

[laughing]

Sheila, this is my friend,

and, today,

my music supervisor, Mia.

Oh, hi, Mia.

Hi. Nice to meet you.

I'm the social director here.

- Nice to meet you.

- You too.

I'm going to check on

the microphone.

- I'll be right back.

- Sure.

He is a peach.

Oh, he comes every weekend

to see his uncle

and sing to the residents.

Boy, do they ever

look forward to that.

Every weekend?

Yeah. They love him.

Everybody loves Tony.

But he's never

brought a date before.

You must be pretty special.

Oh, I-I'm not a date.

I'm just a friend.

Oh, trust me.

He thinks it's a date.

Oh, I think he's coming.

Okay, everybody!

Okay, guys, on "one"

we're gonna say "Surprise!"

Three,

two, one!

[everyone] Surprise!

Don't do that to a guy my age!

The ticker ain't

what it used to be.

[laughs]

Happy birthday, Uncle Harry!

Oh, we're so thrilled

to be celebrating you today--

the man, the legend--

the man who once punched

a black bear in the face.

Yeah, but he didn't bother me

anymore, that's for sure.

Yeah, no one messes

with Uncle Harry.

And now... I'm gonna sing

your favorite song.

Lady Gaga?

No!

Aw, can't get enough Gaga.

- [laughing]

- Cue music!

[stereo plays]

You make me feel so young

Oh, yeah, that's the one.

I love that song.

You make me feel like

Spring has sprung

And every time

I see you grin

- I'm such a happy...

- That's my nephew.

Individual

The moment that you speak

I want to run and play

Hide'n'seek

I want to go

and bounce the moon

Just like a toy balloon

- Everybody, dance!

- Okay!

Look at her.

Come on, let's dance!

- You and I...

- Me?

We are just like

a couple of tots

Speak

Running around the meadow

Pickin' up

All those forget-me-nots

And you make me young

You make me feel

there are songs to be sung

Lots of bells to be rung

And a wonderful fling

to be flung

And even when

I'm old and gray

I'm gonna feel

The way I do today

Because

You make me

feel so young

Happy birthday, Uncle Harry!

- [all cheering]

- Thanks.

[Sheila] Happy Birthday.

[]

[]

Life is just a dream

Float down the stream

And watch the stars

The truth is just delight

In the eyes of a child

Fly through the stars

On a balloon

Ride on a rainbow

Over the moon

See the whole world

In the back of a spoon

When you follow

your dreams

Over the moon

[]

I always wake up

at the best part.

[sighing]

[Rosie] Mom, what are you doing?

I'm trying something new.

Buckwheat pancakes.

Nick gave me the recipe.

Whatever happened

to just plain old cereal?

Well, this is more... fun.

Maybe for you.

[both laughing]

Yeah. Oh!

So, um...

yesterday was fun, right?

I think Uncle Harry

had a good time.

You seemed to have

a great time.

Yeah. We all did.

Yeah, but...

I just wish things could

go back to the way they were.

Honey.

Listen...

Daddy and I love you

so much, okay?

That's never, ever

gonna change.

But sometimes...

things just don't work out,

no matter how hard you try.

But you seem happier now

than before.

I am.

And that's because

I'm working really hard at it,

for the both of us.

You know,

my Bubbie used to say

that smiling

is good for the soul,

and I think we could both use

some more smiles.

'Kay?

[phone rings]

Good evening.

[Tony] Full moon tonight.

And?

Do you turn into a werewolf?

Should I lock my doors?

[laughing]

Uh, not yet,

so I think you're in the clear.

But it's really quite a show.

You wanna meet at our spot?

I don't have a key.

It's okay. I know a guy.

And I've got something for you.

Okay.

I'll meet you in five.

'Kay.

[]

Hey.

You doing okay?

Do you got any new hair or--

- All clear. All clear so far.

- ...or fangs?

- Okay.

- I got you something.

- What is this?

- A little gift.

I was walking by

a bookstore today

and I thought of you.

When Katie dumped me,

it knocked me down pretty hard.

When someone tells you

enough times,

"you're not good enough,"

you start to believe them.

Couldn't get on a stage

for months.

Wow. What changed?

I was waiting

for the subway one day

and these three kids

started singing

one of my favorite songs--

beautiful harmonies--

and it just... [snaps]

...woke me up.

What was the song?

Fly me to the moon

And let me play

Among the stars

Let me see

What spring is like

On Jupiter and Mars

- You've heard of it?

- [laughs] Yeah.

Sometimes, you just need to be

re-ignited by your passion

in order to wake up.

[sighs deeply]

Thank you.

This--

This is exactly what I needed.

Exactly?

And you are enough, Tony.

Don't ever let anyone

ever tell you otherwise.

In other words

Hold my hand

In other words

Baby, kiss me

Fill my heart with song

and let me sing for--

[]

[chuckles]

[]

[pages rustle]

Not tonight.

[sighs]

[Mia] So how many of you

are familiar with

"Hope is the Thing

With Feathers"

by Emily Dickinson?

Okay. Quite a number of you.

Great!

Well, today, I want to focus

on the thematic power

of hope in poetry.

"Hope is the thing

with feathers--

it perches in the soul,

it sings the tune

without the words,

it never stops...

at all."

What's she saying?

Yeah?

Hope is miraculous

and it never asks

for anything in return.

Exactly.

I mean, it costs us nothing

to have hope.

Right? Yeah, what else?

Uh-huh?

Like a bird,

we must let hope fly free.

Yes. Yes!

And the imagery

that Dickinson uses

is just so powerful.

I mean, you can feel it

as you're reading this.

Yep. She's definitely

seeing someone.

Oh, for sure!

[smack]

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[Jack] Hey, Tony.

Fill my heart with song

And let me sing

Forevermore

Someone is in a good mood.

When words fail,

music speaks.

Oh, and poetry, too.

To what do I owe

this delightful mood?

To new beginnings, my friend.

[chuckles]

That's what I like to see.

The old Tony's back, huh?

I like her, Jack.

She lets me be me.

See? Now Katie was an outlier.

She's the exception,

not the rule.

But what if Mia

wakes up one day

and decides she wants some guy

with a stable nine-to-five job?

If that's all she cares about,

she's not the one for you.

- Yup.

- Yeah.

You are all I long for

All I worship and adore

Okay, okay-kay-kay-kay.

Who's got you sounding so giddy

and why do you constantly say no

to coming to karaoke night

when you can sing like that?

He kissed me.

Tony? [gasps]

Okay, no, stop, stop.

You come here right now.

Spill the tea, girl.

Okay, I'm seeing him tonight,

and... I don't know.

I feel like

maybe I can trust him.

He gets me,

and it's been so long

since I've felt this way,

and I... I don't know.

Am I an idiot?

For trusting a guy?

Yeah, probably. But then,

I never would've met Derek

if I'd stayed in my cocoon

after breaking up

with that evil-evil-evil

troll of a man

whose name we don't mention.

And look at you, you emerged

a beautiful butterfly.

Aww. Yeah. So can you.

- Hmph.

- What?

What if I get

all the way in this,

and then he's not

who I thought he was?

The past is not a prologue.

He isn't Casey!

You got to dive in feet-first

when it comes to this stuff,

or you'll never know.

Head-first.

- What?

- You dive head-first.

Who swims?

[exasperated sigh]

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[clap]

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Heavy or light?

Uh, the food

or the conversation?

Food, then conversation.

Then I'm fine with either,

as long as we get

this house-special carbonara.

Then we are going way heavy.

Yeah.

That was my Nonna's favorite.

You know, it was

at this very restaurant,

she taught me

not to spill the salt.

Okay, so what

is that all about?

It's believed,

you spill the salt,

evil spirits

start to lurk behind you.

so you throw the salt

over your shoulder,

hits them in the face,

they go away.

Makes perfect sense.

Wow. Your Nonna sounds like

quite the character.

She believed all that stuff--

omens, superstitions,

that your dreams

are messages about the future.

Mm, God, I hope not.

I had one last night

that Casey got Rosie a cobra

for her birthday.

Let's hope

they don't all come true.

- Yeah.

- [both knock wood]

[laughing]

I don't like to tempt fate.

You know, I don't, um...

I don't have

the best track record

when it comes to love.

[sighing]

Yeah. Welcome to the club,

which I am

definitely a part of.

Oh, come on. We have to have

some good stories

of love and luck

in our past.

No.

Tell me about your first kiss.

Oh, that was Hebrew school.

Jared Mendelbaum.

And he is in prison now.

Because of the kiss?

Uh, it was insider trading,

but the kiss was bad.

It, uh,

it scared me off another one

for a few years.

- [laughs]

- What about you?

Also an epic tragedy.

I was 15,

we were on a class trip,

and that's where I met... Gina.

Oh. Uh-oh.

We were on a train to DC,

and I leaned into the kiss,

she kissed me back,

and then Gina said,

"I'm out."

- [gasps]

- And that was it.

She walked away,

I never saw her again.

Wow!

Well, I gotta say, um,

you definitely upped your game

since Gina on the train.

Maybe it doesn't take

just one kiss,

but it has to be the right kiss.

Wait a minute.

That was you.

The movie theater?

You were so mean!

You wouldn't stop talking.

Well-- [cracking up]

Gosh!

I mean...

all these chance encounters

have to mean something, right?

Maybe the universe

knows something we don't.

Who are we to tempt fate?

I'm willing to give it a try...

...if you are.

[]

[Tony exhales]

Goodnight, Tony.

Bella notte.

[]

Dream a little dream of me?

It won't be the first time.

[]

[]

Life is just a dream

Float down the stream

And watch the stars

The truth is just delight

In the eyes of a child

Fly through the sky

[music fades out]

On a balloon

Guess you just weren't enough.

[Mia laughs]

[laughter echoes]

[sighs]

[]

[knocking]

Good morning.

Buongiorno.

I, uh, come bearing gifts.

Oh.

The strongest espresso

you've ever had--

it'll make your hair

stand on end.

And...

cannoli.

[gasps] For breakfast?

It's the Italian way.

Okay!

Well, I will take that coffee.

Me too. You, uh,

haunted my dreams last night.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Can I offer you

a cannoli as penance?

[laughing]

Um, there's

a black-and-white movie marathon

this weekend,

at the Vogue.

A little, uh, Jimmy Stewart?

A little Barbara Stanwyck?

You want to...

you want to go with me?

Yeah, that would be nice.

[key turning in lock]

Hey!

He has a key?

Yeah, we share a kid.

It just makes things easier.

Hi! Mm!

Hi, Tony.

[Tony] Hey, Rosie.

Bella and I are going

to the arcade this weekend,

if you want to come along?

Yeah. I want a rematch

at Super Shooters.

I'll give you that rematch,

but I'm still gonna beat you.

- [laughs]

- Okay, put your stuff down.

Cannolis.

Nice.

It's real neighborly of you.

Mom, can you help me

with my zipper?

[Rosie] Yeah, honey.

Of course. Um...

Just going to be a minute.

[chair scrapes floor]

So.

So...

Rosie's a great kid.

Look, guy.

Mia's my wife.

Ex-wife.

Semantics.

This is temporary.

We're on a break,

but I will be back, okay?

[crunching cannoli]

I just want you to know that.

Bye, sweetheart.

Oh. Bye.

Bye.

Bye, "guy."

[Mia sighs]

[door shuts]

Where's my coffee?

He, uh, took it.

[]

I can't sleep.

Can I snuggle?

Yeah, honey. Of course.

Get in here.

Is everything okay?

You and Daddy aren't

getting back together, are you?

No, honey.

[smooch]

No, we're not.

I'm sorry, I know that's not

what you wanted to hear.

You know, part of me's

always gonna love him,

but...

...we tell people

how to treat us

by what

we're willing to tolerate.

And I just was tired

of being lied to.

Daddy says he's getting help.

He is.

He is,

and I am rooting for him,

like I have every other time.

[cries] Honey, I tried...

I really tried.

I tried with everything

that I have.

I hope that you know that.

Neither of us-- neither of us

wanted this to be the outcome.

I just love you so much.

I know.

Do you know

what I know, though?

It's gonna be okay.

Promise?

Promise.

Hey, neighbor.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, it is

what you think it is, buddy.

See, I told you I'd be back.

I meant it.

Hey.

Have a great day.

You too.

[door opens]

Hey.

Hi.

How was work?

It was good.

What are you doing?

I am cooking you dinner.

Veal Parmigiana.

It's your favorite.

Yeah.

Just wanted to say thank you

for letting me stay here

while they get my place ready.

Well, I'm doing this

for Rosie,

and...

you're staying on the couch.

Understood.

Okay.

Hey.

What about dinner?

Enjoy the veal.

[]

[sets utensils down]

So what book do you want to get

at the library?

Oh, hey, can you run on ahead?

I'll meet up with you in a sec.

[Rosie] Hi, Tony.

Hi. I'm glad I ran into you.

I just-- I know we need

to talk about that.

Yeah, uh,

I've, uh, got something

right now, so...

uh, uh, this isn't a good time.

Yeah, but before Friday.

You know, our movie night?

Yeah, about Friday,

I'm gonna have to cancel.

Uh... something... came up.

Oh. Okay. Um...

Another time?

Yeah. Yeah.

I-I gotta go.

I'll see you later, Mia.

Uh... 'kay.

[woman] Tony!

It's so good to see you!

Hey! You too!

I missed you!

I just got us breakfast!

Come on up.

[woman] Perfect.

I'm starving.

Oy vey.

Madonna mia.

Let's go see CATS.

[]

Oh, gosh.

I'm calling,

I'm calling, I'm calling.

[ringing]

[Nick]

What are you talking about?

Let's just say

I should've followed my instinct

the first time.

Oh, my gosh.

I am so sorry, honey.

Listen,

I didn't like him anyway.

I mean, I liked him a little.

He's-- He was--

Do I have to come over there

and have a word with him?

No. Guys, I'm fine.

- She says it's gonna be okay.

- Okay.

Are you sure? Because we can

bring over some wine

and a Ryan Reynolds

movie tonight--

Honey! Honey!

Nobody likes Ryan Reynolds.

You like Ryan Reynolds.

If I have to see

Just Friends again,

I'm gonna--

- Right. I'm sorry.

- No Ryan Reynolds.

Listen. We love you.

We're here for you.

Mia Mia, we love you.

Thanks, guys. Love you.

She loves us.

- Oh.

- Okay, listen.

Don't eat your feelings, okay?

Talk soon.

Barkeep!

[]

I've missed you so much.

I was only gone three weeks.

Three pivotal weeks.

Mommy! You're back early!

Oh! Hello, my love!

I was able to cut my trip short

so I could

be back with my family.

I have so much to tell you.

Yeah, I can see that

all over your face.

Tell me everything.

[deep breath, sigh]

[moody sax plays]

[Tony]

I know it's request night,

and, usually, I go through

this stack of fun, upbeat

standards we all know and love,

but when a man's heart's been

stomped on mercilessly,

he wants to sing the blues,

so tonight,

I'm sing a song that Frank wrote

about Ava Gardner

when everything

was falling apart,

called,

"I'm A Fool to Want You."

[pianist strikes a cord]

Not now, Red.

But first,

can I get a show of hands,

for who else thought

that they had found the one

and then,

in the blink of an eye,

it was just over,

done,

kaput?

Because

people are not reliable.

People, who need people,

aren't the luckiest people

in the world.

They're suckers!

Oh, boy.

This is not going well.

Yeah, he is very negative.

I mean, but we did try,

We tried.

We failed.

What else can we do?

I have my daughter, Valeria

at home,

but you don't have a son.

What are you talking about?

Because this all went so well?

[sighs]

So disappointed.

I had such a cute little outfit

picked out for the wedding.

Yeah, and I planned

the whole c*ck hour.

Listen, we have to stay

out of their love lives.

These two kids have

to figure it out for themselves.

And when you're right,

you're right.

All we have left

is a little hope

and a little prayer.

I mean, all the great songs

came from great pain,

so maybe that's where

we need to live,

to create beautiful music.

[man] Sing a song!

[snaps] Yeah, I'm gonna!

[]

[]

So as literature

has taught us,

over and over and over again,

falling in love

is just common sense

leaving your body.

You let your defenses down...

[chuckles bitterly]

...and you let

some idiot into your life

because why? Why?

Because--

Because he can carry a tune

and he looks good in a fedora?

Oh, boy.

Somebody got dumped.

I heard that, Bethany.

Poetry...

Poetry is the soundtrack

of our lives, okay?

Tragedy.

Pain.

We cannot let ourselves

be seduced by music!

I'm confused.

What does music

have to do with it?

I'm asking the questions, Erica.

Thanks. All right?

So, today, we're gonna focus

on the very prevalent theme

in poetry--

the broken heart.

'Kay? Most profound quotes

on broken hearts.

Let's go!

Lay 'em on me now.

Mineko Iwasaki--

"Stab the body and it heals,

but injure the heart

and the wound lasts a lifetime."

[laughs darkly] Yeah.

Something to look forward to.

Right? Next.

Pablo Neruda, "Deny me

bread, air, light, spring,

but never your laughter--

for I would die."

[snickers] They say

they're gonna die.

But do they? Do they?

Do they die?

Yeah.

[fire alarm blaring]

[Mia] Uh... okay, that's, uh...

fire alarm.

Pack up your stuff quickly

and head outside.

Just right there, please.

Watch out.

There's a fire right there.

Yeah. Watch it.

Fire...

Smoke out there. Wow.

Yeah, watch out

for the smoke that's back there.

What are you doing?

You're supposed

to run out of the building

when the alarm goes off.

Yeah. That was me. The alarm.

You know

you can get fined for that?

Mm-hmm, but you needed someone

to save you from yourself

because that was

a five-alarm fire down there.

Mia.

I know you liked him.

Despite every fiber of my being

telling me not to...

I just didn't listen.

Next time, I gotta listen

to that inner voice, I guess.

No! You listen to me.

I'm gonna tell you something

about yourself, Mia Rivera.

In the last couple weeks,

you were the person

you always were

before Casey broke you down.

And it all started

with Penny Serenade.

Now, don't go back

into the cocoon.

Okay.

[sirens wailing]

Okay, now let's get out

of here before I get arrested.

Let's go. Come on.

Fire! Oh, my god.

[Mia] Yeah, and who did that?

Well, I don't know.

It's burning!

Hey, Rosie!

This is my mom, Valeria.

Mom, this is Rosie.

- Hi.

- Hi! Nice to meet you.

Thanks for taking care of

my girl while I was away.

There's an apartment

opening up in the building

- and we're gonna get it.

- Yeah.

It'll make it easier on everyone

when I'm traveling.

So cool.

Rosie, what are you doing

out here all alone?

My dad just went upstairs.

He forgot his phone.

I wanted to tell you

I'm really happy

that your dad moved back.

I know it was

really important to you.

What do you mean?

He's not back home.

He's not?

I mean,

only until Tuesday,

but that's only because

he's getting floors

put in his new apartment.

Good to know.

I bet it is.

Are you okay with that?

I guess so.

And where's your mom

right now?

She went to see some boring

black-and-white movie.

There's not gonna be

anything boring about it.

I'll call you later.

Taxi!

[]

[Irene Dunne, as Julie] When

your arms are holding me up.

[Carey Grant, as Roger] When

you're with me, you're safe.

I hope that kiss

is all it's cracked up to be.

You wouldn't want Vivian

to be disappointed.

Not like Gina?

Not like Jared Mendelbaum.

What are you doing here, Tony?

I think we had what's known

as a "classic misunderstanding."

[scoffs] h*. Okay.

So you're not

with the beautiful brunette?

What?

I saw you

hugging on the street.

Do you mean with Valeria,

my sister?

Oh!

I was talking about

Casey moving back in.

What?

Casey's not moving back in!

I know that... now.

Oh, he made you think he was,

didn't he?

- Yeah.

- Oh!

[sighs irately]

That's never gonna happen...

...'cause my heart

belongs to someone else.

Uncle Harry?

And you know what?

[chair creaks]

I knew it

after just one kiss.

[]

[actor] I love you.

[actress] I know.

You go, Vivian!

[woman] Shh! Come on!

Sorry.

[]

My mom would've loved you.

Oh, man, my mom would be

so crazy about you,

especially

if she heard you sing.

I wish

I could've known her.

Yeah. Me too.

But I think they'd be happy

we found each other now.

[]

Not as happy as I am.

[both chuckling]

Now our work here is done.

- High-five.

- Yeah.

[movie theme swells]

[]

[Tony] Did everyone

have a good time tonight?

[crowd cheers]

I'm gonna close the show

with a new one.

It was one of

my mother's favorites--

a lesser-known Frankie song,

but I can't sing it alone.

Mia, will you

come up here with me?

Oh, gosh.

- Come on, you!

- Okay.

[crowd applauds]

Miss you, Mom.

Miss you every day.

This one's for you!

[piano strikes up]

[]

[both]

I know I stand in line

Until you think

you have the time

To spend

An evening with me

She has a voice

like an angel.

And if we go

Someplace to dance

Yeah, she's good.

I know

that there's a chance

- Good?

- You won't be leaving

- With me

- She's very good.

Uh-huh.

And afterwards

We drop into

a quiet little place

And have a drink or two

And then I go

And spoil it all

By saying

something stupid

Like "I love you"

I love you

[cheering and applauding]

- We did it.

- We did.

[clink]