Love on the Rise (2020)

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♪ See, I like your style ♪

♪ I like the way you live ♪

♪ I like the way you smile ♪

♪ You're designed for me ♪

♪ No place I'd rather be ♪

♪ We fit perfectly ♪

♪ You captivate
No time to wait ♪

♪ I can see it clear ♪

♪ Maybe we can
Start right here ♪

♪ Let me get to
Know you better ♪

♪ I love the way you live ♪

♪ And so much more to know ♪

♪ Rooms to go ♪

♪ We can put it all together ♪

♪ 'Cause we've got
This feeling ♪

♪ And it feels like hope ♪

♪ Rooms to go ♪

♪ You make it easy ♪

♪ You make it bright ♪

♪ Got me believing ♪

♪ Feels so right ♪

♪ No need to argue
We can get it now ♪

♪ And if you wanna
You can come around ♪

♪ So sit down with me ♪

Oh, hey, how was the delivery?
Were they happy with it?

Beyond happy,
like over the Moon happy.

Good, I was a little worried.

The mother of the bride was
super intense.

Well, she loved it.

Another smashing success.

Yeah.

This one's coming
along nicely.

You think?

I don't know,
it needs something.

I think it's pretty good.
The bride's gonna love it.

Good?

Good is not good enough.

You're such a perfectionist.

You know as well as I do,
this is a competitive industry.

I just want enough
constant work coming in

where we don't have to stress
the small stuff, like rent.

Tori, you are going to be

the hottest cake
decorator in town.

All the brides are gonna line up
for your amazing wedding cakes.

Relax.

We have no time to relax.
Look at all this work.

Although, I really love it.

Speaking of love,
when are we gonna make one for you?

- Don't go there.
- Oh, come on.

I'll help you set up an
online dating profile.

They make it so easy these days.

Um, no, not happening.

Besides, right now,
I'm focused on making Cake very successful.

Well, I'm glad you're happy, but I just
wish you had someone to share it with.

I'm sharing it with you.

That's not what I meant,
you know it.

We have a lot of work to do,
okay?

Focus,
tomorrow's wedding is a high-profile affair,

and a show-stopper could really
catapult us to the next level.

Yes, all the rich and famous will be there,
but no stress, right?

Right.

Did you get
a deposit on this one?

Um, I mean...

You can't be a pushover
about these type of things.

I know, I know.

As your business partner,
we need deposits,

especially on big
orders like this.

And I know you
always have my back.

Tori, I just wish you'd understand
your worth, you're amazing.

And one day everyone will know that,
too.

Well, thank you,
and I love you for saying that,

but can we get back to work now,
please?

You got it, babe.

Are you sure
you don't need my help?

Go home, I will get someone
to help me when I get there.

Fine with me.

And can we talk about this cake?
You have outdone yourself again.

Thanks, Steph.

Okay, go, enjoy your night off.

I hope you get to rest
one of these weekends.

Rest,
what is this rest you speak of?

And that's why
you're the cake fairy.

- I'll see you tomorrow.
- Okay.

Bye.

Did you see that?

What?

They were checking out
your suit

to see if it's made out
of husband material.

Yeah, they seem nice.

Nice?

Hank,
if you think that they're so great,

you should go talk to 'em.

Jake, you don't seem to grasp

that just by dropping the name
Jacob Adams III, doors open for you.

The trust fund
doesn't hurt either.

And that is exactly why my father
likes having you around the office.

You could learn something from me,
Jake.

You and your father would actually
get along if you agreed with him more.

Let me explain something to you,
Hank.

I've known since the age of five that
I was gonna be working for my father.

It's a great job.

And I think that there's more
to life than just making money.

My father spent my
entire childhood working,

and you know,
wasn't really there for me.

I fail to see the downside
of being rich and famous.

Oh, boy.

- What?
- Lacey.

- Where?
- Six o'clock.

Oh, wonderful.

What happened
with the two of you?

You guys grew up together.

Yep,
our parents were both part of the club.

Rich socialite turned Internet star,
seems nice enough to me.

Well, you and I clearly have a
different definition of what nice is.

Jake, darling, is this where
you've been hiding all afternoon?

- You caught me.
- I sure did.

How are you, Lacey?

Yes, Hank.
So, Jake, when do I get to see

what you and the firm are
working on?

Well, you'll get to find out when
the rest of the public does, Lacey.

How about a sneak peek?

My viewers would love it.

Uh, another time.

Well, if you guys will excuse me,
I need to go make a phone call.

Lacey, you look good in purple.

Hank, stop trying so hard.

Oh, hey, hello!

Me?

Yes,
can you give me a hand with this?

Well,
I'm actually just taking a little--

Look,
I don't wanna bother you,

but we both know you shouldn't
be on break till later.

Chef would not be happy
to see you slacking.

- But I'm actually, I'm not--
- Please.

Really quick.

Just grab the other end of the base,
and help me get it on the cart.

Yes, ma'am.

All right, oh, wow.

- It's heavy.
- Yeah, okay.

Oh, whoa!

- Careful.
- Sorry.

- Is this your first day on the job?
- Ah, sorta.

All right.

Wow, that is one fancy cake.

It must be scary driving with one
of these in the back of your truck.

It's definitely nerve-racking.

Well,
the owners must have a lot of faith in you.

Not to brag
but I am with the owners.

Okay!

No, I really didn't mean for
that to sound bragging, promise.

It's okay,
it was a humble brag.

I'm just teasing you.

If you're pulling gigs like this,
you must be doing something right.

Thank you.

It's hard work but I love it.

sh**t,
I think I forgot my notes.

Did you check the itinerary?

- Itinerary, uh--
- Oh, never mind.

I keep an extra one in my pants.

It's okay, you know,
it'll be between us.

Good.

Can you open that door for me?

Thanks again,
for helping me get this in here.

Of course, it was my pleasure.

I have to get it prepped
before the end of c*ck hour.

You should probably get back to
chef before he notices you're gone.

Right, back to chef.

Well, it was really nice meeting you,
uh...

The cake fairy.

Victoria Worthington,
but you can call me Tori. All my friends do.

And you can call me Jacob,
but, er, Jake.

I'm just Jake.

Thank you, again,
for the assist.

If you don't go, you're definitely
not gonna make it past the first day.

Right, I'm gone.

Well, I hope I see you around,
cake fairy.

Me, too, just Jake.

Okay.

- Where have you been?
- Oh, nowhere.

Just getting some air.

- Henry, the usual?
- Yes.

Hi, Henry, how are you?

- Keep the change.
- Oh, thank you, Henry.

Say hi to Ruth for us.

Hi, guys.

Hi, Victoria.

Quality control.

Let us know
how you guys like it.

- Very good.
- Good, good.

Here's your cake.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

You guys have a good day.

- Thank you, Miss Victoria.
- Bye.

Oh, no.

- What?
- Hey, Victoria.

Brandon.

I missed you.

Yeah, it's been a while.

How is Jessica?

Well, that's why I'm here.

Oh, so...

We're getting married.

And I couldn't imagine
getting the cake

for the wedding
from anyone else but you.

- Congratulations.
- Thank you, thank you, yeah.

So, can we come in next week?

Yeah, sure.

You are the best.

It's great seeing you.

Did you just agree to
make the wedding cake

for your ex-fiancé and his
future bride?

Isn't that the girl he was
cheating on you with?

- Well--
- You are not making that cake.

He is taking advantage of you,
just like that society bride from last week.

Yes, but that was a great job and I
wanted it and it gave us great exposure.

People died from exposure in pioneer times,
Tori.

Well, maybe at some point, when we get more
established, I won't need to negotiate.

You need to stop selling
yourself short.

I love you but please,
no more discounts.

You are worth it.

And no more freebies to the
neighbors.

Oh, come on,
I love making those kids happy,

and they always order their
birthday cakes from us.

You know what goes around
comes around.

You have a big heart,
I don't want people to take advantage of you.

I know.

I don't know what I would do
without you.

Thankfully,
you'll never have to find out.

We cannot get the maximum
density for those units

without the approval for the
adjacent land

where that strip mall
is located.

We have already
committed the funds on this.

Get the approvals
and make it happen.

Yes, sir.

Now,
I'm a little worried about that strip mall.

Those small business owners
could cause us

a lot of trouble if they get wind that
we're gonna tear down that building.

There is nothing they can do.

They'll just have to find
another place to do business.

Don't you agree, Jake?

What?

Ah, yes, absolutely trouble,
I agree.

Okay then.

We have to minimize any media exposure
and just push these approvals through.

Hank, that was nice work squashing
that news story the other week.

Last thing we need is any bad press when
we're so close to closing this deal.

Now, have we stopped to consider that
maybe there's a way of doing this

without displacing these
businesses?

What do you mean?

This could be a death
sentence for these stores.

I'd hate to push out
hardworking small businesses.

Small business,
they aren't even in our league.

The size doesn't matter, Hank.

This blows up in our face,
we could have a PR nightmare on our hands.

Maybe I could look into
an alternative option,

one that cuts out that
part of the development.

Absolutely not.

We need those extra units.

Money doesn't buy happiness,
guys.

Do we really need those extra units?
It feels greedy to me.

I'm not interested in
happiness at this juncture.

We just don't need any bad
press before we break ground.

Are we clear?

Yeah, yeah, we're clear.

Run me down on the next
conference coming up here.

Southeast Developers convention,
it's next week.

Good, and our flights?

It's here locally.

Hi.

- Tori, I have bad news.
- What's going on?

This is bad, this is real bad.

Your car's in the shop
and you need the van again?

No, this is serious, come on.

Okay, what is it?

Let me explain, sit down.

Remember when Adams Development
Group bought our building last year?

Yes.

Oh, no,
are they raising our rent?

Worse, okay.

So Adams Development Group is
planning on evicting all the tenants,

bulldozing our building,
and building condos.

You're joking, stop it.

I swear on our secret
cake recipes it's true.

Oh, my gosh.

You're serious, this is bad.

But don't worry.

We're gonna protest,
shut them down.

Steph,
how are you gonna stop them?

It's not easy to take on a big fish
like the Adams Development Group.

They have so much money
and they own the building.

Oh, my gosh, we're gonna have to
find another building, I guess.

Our location,
you can't beat our location.

Tori, we're gonna fight them.

We don't have the money
for another deposit,

and then zoning the kitchen
for all of that ventilation

- and the industrial oven--
- Tori.

- All of our stuff is already there.
- You're not listening.

We're gonna fight them.

Listen, if David can defeat Goliath,
then we can defeat the Adams.

Okay.

Okay.

Listen, if something is this important,
you have to stand up for it.

You're right.

You're right, this is our bakery and
we're not gonna give up without a fight.

Yeah!

What is our plan?

It's time for arts and crafts.

Okay.

I think that one could have
had bigger lettering.

Yeah, it just--

- It does.
- Okay.

I'm kinda nervous.

Don't be nervous, just hurry.

A lot of people should have.

You know what? I'm gonna catch up
with you after a caffeine break.

- Oh, right, just hurry up.
- Okay.

Hey, Tori, long time no see.

Yeah, I know.

Can I get you a cafe latte?

Nope, today is a big day.

I need something extra strong
to get me through this.

Foggy misty mountain,
I'll throw an extra shot in.

I don't even know what that is.

It will get the job done,
just trust me.

- It is on me.
- Thanks.

Hello there, cake fairy.

Fancy seeing you again.

It must be your lucky day.

Wow!

Those are really
fancy rags for a waiter.

What?

Oh, yeah, uh...

It's my one nice suit.

I had an interview this morning.

Getting another
catering business so soon?

Well, I mean, uh,
they say that you should dress

for the job
that you really want.

But hey,
catering definitely has its perks, too.

I keep meeting
interesting people.

Hey, Tori,
here's your foggy misty mountain.

- Thank you.
- Small black coffee.

Really, a foggy misty mountain?

Don't ask.

I should probably get going.

Are you off to do some cake fairy magic?
Thank you.

No,
I'm meeting up with some people

and I'm sure my friend is chomping
at the bit for me to get back.

Hey, I have the perfect idea,
you should join me.

If not,
then keep me company when I walk.

My afternoon schedule is clear, so,
how could I say no to the cake fairy?

Wow,
you are really up a mission.

Where we going anyway?

Well, I know this is crazy but
I'm going to a protest rally.

I've never been to a
protest rally.

I haven't either, actually.

Did you go all the way to South
America for your coffee beans?

Funny, Steph, real funny.

Who is this?

Jake, this is my business
partner and best friend, Steph.

This is the waiter who helped me
with the cake delivery the other day,

Jake, just Jake.

It's nice to meet you, Just Jake.
Is that Swedish?

Not Swedish exactly.

So, what is this for?

Oh!

These dirt bags are
trying to pave our store

and build new condos,
so we have to stop them.

We're going to Adams
Development Group.

Ah.

Oh, man.

Look at the time, you know, I...

I really should probably--

I thought you said you
are free all afternoon?

- We could use all the support we can get.
- Yup.

- But, I--
- I could use the help.

Yeah, I just,
I wasn't planning on doing--

Please. Come on, please.

All right, sure.

Perfect, here, take this one.

Oh, this one's yours,
and I'll give you another one on the way.

Hey guys,
Tori brought a new recruit.

- Where is everyone?
- I called everyone I know.

- I created an event online.
- I posted on all the bulletin boards,

but I guess no one wants
to upset the Adams.

Maybe people are just too busy.

They're gonna have a lot more free time on
their hands after their shops are leveled

and the condos are built.
Whatever happened to civic duty?

- Maybe more will come.
- I hope so.

But we're gonna need an army
to beat the Adams machine.

Until one arrives.

This have to do, come on.

Okay, guys, I want you to keep
the energy high and stay loud.

We're gonna have a reporter
coming to get us on the news,

so,
I really want to make an impact.

Okay, let's go,
and remember what we rehearsed.

You ready?

Hey, hey, h*, h*,
Adams family has got to go.

Hey, hey, h*, h*,
Adams family has got to go.

Hey, hey, h*, h*,
Adams family has got to go.

Hey, hey, h*, h*.

More of them than I thought,
this is not on TV camera.

Don't worry, JJ,

Mr. Adams.
It'll blow right over.

Call security,
have them removed.

Will do.

And next time, call the police.
Have them cited for trespassing.

Look at that one
who won't even show his face.

Where's Jake?

He went to get a coffee around.

Probably stopped at city hall
to get the updated permits.

He's got to stop leaving the
office during strategy session.

I agree.

Adams family
has got to go.

Hey, hey, h*, h*.

Adams family has got to go.

Hey, hey, h*, h*.

Adams family has got to go.

Hey, hey, h*, h*.

Guys, this isn't working.

I mean, we need more people
and where are those cameras?

Yeah,
maybe we should just go home.

There really is
nothing we can do.

We can't fight these big
developers.

You guys,
we cannot give up now, okay?

What are these faces, come on.

Hey, hey, h*, h*.
Adams family has got to go!

Hey, hey, h*, h*.
Adams family has got to go.

Hey, hey, h*, h*, come on,
Adams family has got to go.

Okay, people, game's over.

This is private property.
Leave now or I'm calling the cops.

You can't crush our livelihood.

Yeah!

Go protest on something
people actually care about.

This isn't over.

Leave, or I'll make you.

Okay.

Did you see that?

I don't know where the reporter is.
She said she'd be here.

Who knows?
At least, Paula was recording.

- Hopefully, she'll post it.
- Couldn't hurt, although I'm not sure

any of this is really gonna do
any good.

Persistence, cake fairy,
persistence.

Here, thanks.

What was that for?

I don't know, I'm just,
I'm really happy you came with me today.

It means a lot.

I'm glad that I could
help even a little bit.

I know we didn't get through
to them but it makes me hopeful.

You see,
the Adams Development Group

is planning on tearing down the
building where I have my bakery.

It will probably put me
out of business.

Tori, I'm so sorry.

No, you don't have to be sorry.
It's not like you're behind any of this.

Still, what's life without cake?

True, thank you.

Didn't the queen once say,
"Let them eat cake."

Marie Antoinette did say that,
yes,

but I don't think she
meant it in a good way.

Well, I do.

In fact,
maybe we could do this again sometime.

Another rally?

Oh, no, no, no.

I meant something a
little more one-on-one.

Are you free Saturday night?

Aren't you working Saturday night
like everyone in our industry?

Oh, yes.

You know, I was testing you,
and congratulations, you passed.

I mean, our Saturday, Monday.

You open Monday?

Hmm.

Okay, deal.

I know the perfect place,
actually.

All right.

Well, I'll see you then.

Okay.

You are right on time.

My punctuality is not to be
questioned.

Well, my apologies.

Don't laugh at me but this
is one of my favorite places.

What you got there?

Jane Austen.

Pride and Prejudice,
it's one of my favorites.

It's remarkable.

I've never found it in an
old print like this, though.

I know it's silly but I just,
I adore old books.

You know it was loved and
shared by so many people.

And it's such a classic story,
I never get tired of reading it.

You should get it.

It's too pricey.
I'll have to stick to my paperback reprint.

I'll get it for you.

Special book
for a special cake fairy.

No,
I could not accept expensive--

- But I--
- Seriously.

Okay.

It's probably one of the kindest things
though that anyone has ever done.

Almost done.

It's the thought that counts,

so, thank you.

You are full of surprises, Tori.

I know that.

Someone's in good mood today.

Could it be some handsome
fellow from the rally?

Maybe.

Wait!

Shut the front door,
spill it, spill it now.

We went out.

And?

And he seems
like a really nice guy.

He's so real and sincere.

He might be your unicorn.

I know.
He actually does seem too good to be true.

Tori,
you're too good to be true, too.

I'm just happy you finally
got a guy that gets you.

I hope so.

So,
when are you seeing him again?

Later this week.

Hmm, look at you out on a school night.

He said he had some catering gig during
the day, so, we're gonna meet up after.

He wants to take me to
some late-night spot.

Ah, color me impressed.

So what are you gonna wear?

Oh, come on.

You have to send me all the photos.
I have to help you figure this out.

I'm not letting you
dress me for this.

That's what you think.

No.

There you are.

Hank.

What's up, man?

Did you see it?

Did I see what?

Your father
is not going to be happy.

What is he not gonna be happy about,
Hank?

It's gone viral.

What has gone viral, Hank?

Where were you the other
day during that protest?

What protest?

There were a bunch of people out there
with signs about the development.

Look, if you've got something to say,
man, you should probably just say it.

Someone recorded it
and posted it online.

It's had more than 50,000
views and counting.

Oh, no.

The part where Adams security runs them
off the property is extremely heartwarming.

Makes us look less than heroic.

Game's over.

This is private property,
leave now.

That would constitute less
than heroic.

You
can't crush our livelihood.

Yeah!

Got to go,
hey, hey, h*, h*.

Adams family has got to go.

Hey, hey, h*, h*.
Adams family has got to go.

Hey, hey, h*, h*.

Game's over,
this is private property.

Leave now
or I'm calling the cops.

You can't
crush our livelihood.

- Oh, boy.
- Yeah!

Go protest something people
actually care about.

Leave now or I'll make you.

Hey, hey, h*, h*.
Adams family has got to go.

Hey, hey, h*, h*.
Adams family has got to go.

Hey, hey, h*, h*.
Adams family has got to go.

Hey, hey.

I thought you had this handled?

I did.
I got rid of the reporter.

Well, this is worse.

A TV reporter would have shown
this for three minutes at most.

It doesn't help that
security was a bit overzealous.

He was just doing his job.

That's putting it mildly.

It has more than 300,000 views
and people keep reposting it.

Pause it.

Right there.

Pause it right there.

She's the face of this protest?

I wouldn't worry about her.

She's probably harmless.

Online,
they're calling her the cake fairy.

What a stupid name.

I kinda like it.

I looked her up and she's one of
the tenants we're going to displace,

a baker of wedding cakes
and sweets.

She's a rabble-rouser.

She must be stopped.

Is she really that important?

I mean, we do have this little matter
of freedom of speech to consider

and we really should be
trying to put out

this dumpster fire instead
of making it worse.

Just make this go away.

Dad,
the Internet is written in ink.

We've been getting
calls all day.

Contain this,
or I'll hold you personally responsible.

What, I wasn't even here.

Yeah, that's another matter.
Where were you?

I was out running some errands.

We have people
to do that for you.

I expect you here
when I need you.

Yes, sir.

We need to use every connection
we have to make this go away.

Get the mayor on the line.

Oh, the tenants.

It was a really good choice.

I still cannot believe
we went viral.

Yeah, you sure did.

I bet the Adams are not happy.

Although, I'm not sure I ever saw
a cake fairy as being a symbol.

I'm kind of embarrassed
by all of the attention.

It's a lot.

That was so Steph's idea.

She is the adventurous one
and I'm just the baker.

You are the cake fairy.

And like it or not,
people will look to you.

People have been ordering
a bunch because of it,

because they wanna join the
cause and eat some cake.

All press is good press.

I think we can really use this
momentum and give our cause a voice.

See you soon,
love you, mean it.

Ugh.

Okay, fine, I will share.

Hmm, oh, yeah.

- So good, right?
- So good, here you go.

All right,
so you never owe me.

Here's your dessert.
Hope you'll enjoy.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

- Yummy.
- Looks delicious.

Just a little
Victoria-sized bite.

Here it comes.

Mmm.

Mmm.

You're gonna regret this.

What?

We only ordered one of those?

Yeah.

That was a mistake,
a big mistake.

Oh!

Okay.

Lacey's latest,
the what's what about the who's who.

If you've been wondering where
our local most eligible bachelor

has been hiding these past few weeks,
look no further.

Jacob Adams III was followed tonight
canoodling with some mystery girl.

She's the reason we haven't
seen much of him lately.

Is it serious?

Hmm, only time will tell, but based on
this handsome millionaire's track record,

it's only a matter of time
before she's one of the books,

and he's on to the next
flavor of the week.

Have you seen it?

- Seen what?
- Lacey's vlog.

No, I haven't seen it,
because I'm not 12 years old,

and I don't care about
some silly gossip blog.

Vlog, Jake.

Blogs are typed
and so 10 years ago.

Sue me for not caring.

Why would I follow Lacey's
vlog and hold the phone?

Why do you follow Lacey's vlog?

I mean,
I like to know what's going on.

- She's well-informed.
- She's a predator and a social piranha.

Harsh.

Look, I know that you have this fantasy
of the two of you getting together,

but that woman would sell out her own mother,
if you got her more followers.

- Harsher.
- But true.

I barked up that tree once upon a time,
and trust me, it is not worth it.

Just do yourself a favor
and don't.

Can you explain this?

I was having dinner.

Have you lost your mind?

That's the girl from the protest video,
the cake fairy.

The only acceptable explanation is that
you're using her to get information

to help the company.

As a matter of fact,
we're sort of--

Don't say it!

Dating.

Geez, no!

No, Jake.

JJ will disown you.
What are you thinking?

You're not gonna believe this.

What?

She doesn't even know
who I am.

Everyone knows who you are.

Not her.

She thinks
I'm a catering waiter.

A waiter.

That's hysterical.

Yeah,
I met her the other week at the wedding.

Is that why you stepped out
of the party for 30 minutes?

I stepped out because of Lacey,
you know that.

So then what?

I ran into her again at the
coffee shop.

- And?
- And, she dragged me to the protest.

How could you be so brainless?

I'm going to have to tell JJ.

Please don't tell my father.

You're really putting me in a tough spot,
Jake.

I'm gonna come clean to her.

How about coming clean
to your father?

Whoa!

One step at a time, Hank.

Fine.

But you have to fess up.

I don't wanna see you
take a dive

because you mixed your work
life with your personal life.

I know, I know.
I'm gonna figure it out.

I just, please,
please don't tell my father.

I love the smell of
fresh cakes in the morning.

It's my favorite, too.

Speaking of favorites,
how are things with Mr. Wonderful?

I really like him.

He is kind.

He's sweet.

He's handsome.

And you like him?

I do.

I do.

You know, I was thinking the other day,
I don't exactly know much about him.

Ask him questions.

I have.

And?

And he changes the subject
and makes it about me.

That's different, I mean,
in my experience,

most men just want to
talk about themselves.

I know.

It's kind of refreshing.

Maybe he's hiding something.

Oh, don't say that.

Maybe he's married.

Stop it!

Maybe he's on the run.

From what?

Maybe he witnessed a crime
and he's in Witness Protection.

Okay,
that got weird quick.

- Maybe I'm overthinking it.
- Yeah.

But I think you should
just ask him flat out.

If he's in Witness Protection?

No, no, ask him to open up.

If you want to be in a relationship,
Tori,

it starts with openness
and trust.

I feel like he's the most
trustworthy guy I've ever met.

Well,
then you just have to get him to communicate.

Tori,
I want you to have your just desserts.

Okay,
I hate when you use that line.

But it's so good.

- Okay, I'm gonna go check our paper work.
- Okay.

Well, hey there, Hank.

I was just passing by and saw
you sitting here all alone.

Hi, Lacey.

I was just watching your vlog.

How are things?

Amazing.

Just finished a series of interviews
about being a social media influencer.

These days
these companies are lining up

to have me talk about their
products on my channel.

And the vlog's got more
followers than ever.

You?

You know, the same old--

- Same old.
- Same old.

I miss you, Hank.

We had some good times,
didn't we?

Not really.

Well,
what about the time we crashed that wedding?

I wasn't there.

But, what about the time we were at the
yacht party with the ice sculptures?

I wasn't there either.

How could I forget?

Lacey,
you always just ignored me.

Whenever we were together,
I was just a third wheel for you and Jake.

Well, I think it's time we changed that,
don't you think?

I wouldn't mind.

We should go out sometime.

I'd like that.

Oh, but first,
out of my professional curiosity,

and for the love of my viewers,
I have to know

who is this girl
I saw Jake with?

What's that all about?

This isn't some jealous ex-girlfriend stuff,
right?

I want no part of that.

How little do you think of me,
Hank?

I was just imagining maybe,

just maybe, we can all get
together and go on a double date.

You mean that?

Yes. Yes, I do.

First,
I have to know who this mystery woman is.

Not sure.

Well, what's her name?

Her name is something
I forgot to ask him.

Well, how could you not know?
You're his best friend.

- I do know one thing.
- What's that?

She doesn't have an
ulterior motive like you do.

Have a great day.

Oh, hello there, cake fairy.

Hello there, Just Jake.

So, what's our plan today?

Well,
I actually have a favor to ask you.

Okay, ask away.

You know,
this beach community that you're a part of,

I've never actually
spent any real time here.

I was hoping that maybe
you'd take me on a tour

and show me why it's so special.

You wanna go on a tour?

- Do you like the idea?
- I like it, I love it.

Just keep waiting for
the other shoe to drop.

Shoe?

Forget about it.
Come on, let's go.

- I know the perfect places.
- Right.

This is so beautiful.

We made a good choice.

It's literally like a postcard.

Look at the dolphins.
Do you see them?

What?
No way, that's amazing.

I see them up and
down here all the time.

- Do you really?
- Yeah.

At sunset,
the sky glows and the water sparkles.

- It sounds so nice.
- It is.

Hey,
do you want something better than nice?

Fine.

- Whoa.
- Check it out, the tsunami roll.

Wow, that looks uh,
that looks like pure happiness.

Oh, it is, it really is.

You wanna split it?

Normally,
I would say yes, but no.

What?

- Come on.
- No.

Okay, I will make you a deal.

Since you ordered their
famous fresh fruit sandwich,

we can go halfsies.

You drive a hard bargain.

Is it really that good?

- No, it's better.
- All right.

Here you go.

I just love how the sand dunes go
on for miles in each direction.

It's amazing.

You know what else is amazing?

You.

- Stop it.
- No, I mean it.

I've never met anyone like you.

Well, you know,
that's not necessarily a compliment.

This time, it is.

You're so passionate,
and driven, and...

Yeah, I...

I just really had a great time.

Stop it.

Flattering is gonna get
you nowhere with me.

Now, follow me.

It breaks my heart that
this could all go away.

Because of the developers?

Yeah.

I mean, look at this place.

It's not just that it's
beautiful.

It's something that mother
nature gave us

and you can't just manufacture
this town's character.

Why would anyone wanna bulldoze
this to put up a bunch of condos?

Look, Tori.

There's something that I've
been meaning to tell you.

What's that?

I...

Come here.
You're so serious.

Come on.

I...

I just, I really like you.

I really like you, too,

Just Jake.

I'm glad that we
could clear that up.

So,
how was the beach adventure today?

It was so great.

Well, while you were gone, a certain ex
called to set up his cake consultation.

Oh, my gosh, I forgot.

Yeah,
I hope you're charging him double.

No.

I'm not.

- What? Tori, come on, after all that--
- Shhh.

Typical, hmm.

Brandon.

This is Tori.

You're gonna have to find another
cake decorator for your wedding cake.

You have already wasted way too much of
my time, and I'm no longer your door mat.

As far as I'm concerned,
you two deserve each other.

Have a really nice life.

Bye.

Finally.

Oh, that felt so good!

So good!

- Yes, okay, cheers.
- Cheers.

Okay, let's talk numbers
so I can get my new cake mixer.

You wanna roll that by me one
more time?

I'm just saying that maybe we can find
somewhere else to build the development.

Jake,
do you have any idea how much money

has already been invested in this?
This is prime real estate.

Have you spent any
time down at the beach?

Any real time, Dad,
not just surveying property lines?

It's beautiful, and it's calming,
and it's charming, and--

And what were you doing down there, Jake?
If the press saw you--

No one saw me.

I just, I needed to know for
myself why it's so special.

I can tell you why,
and it's green, it's very green.

That's not it at all.

It's uh...

Special, dad.

Special doesn't matter.

This is business.

Money isn't always the
most important thing.

What's so funny?

If money doesn't buy
happiness,

why does everybody
always want it so badly?

I just don't understand
why he's not willing

to cut out that part of the
development and just leave it alone.

I don't understand
why you're surprised.

It's just gonna cause bad
blood with the community.

Again, have you met JJ?

Yeah,
I really thought he'd care.

Not to sound heartless,

but that kind of sentimentality
has no place in business.

Get your head out of the
clouds and back in the game.

Game?

Game, Hank, what game?
This isn't a game.

People's livelihoods are at
stake here.

Everything is a game, Jake.

There are winners,
and there are losers.

Never forget it.

- Thanks.
- Thank you.

Don't you just love
wearing other people's shoes?

Oh, come on, they're stylish.

All right.

Okay, here we go.

♪ See, I like your style ♪

♪ I like the way you live ♪

♪ I like the way you smile ♪

♪ You're designed for me ♪

♪ No place I'd rather be ♪

♪ We fit perfectly ♪

That was awesome.
You can get this there.

♪ You captivate
No time to wait ♪

♪ I can see it clear ♪

♪ Maybe we can start
Right here ♪

♪ Let me get to know
You better ♪

♪ I love the way you live ♪

♪ And so much more to know ♪

I think I made that.

I would definitely say
I kicked your butt.

Ah, hah.

I had no idea
you were such a ringer.

Oh, yeah,
it almost doesn't seem fair, does it?

Next time, I'll go easy on you.

Oh, I can't wait.

Is that what I think it is?

What?

Come with me.

Oop.

You know what six years
of cotillion will get you?

- What?
- This.

♪ One say soon You're gonna
realize You've been blinded ♪

♪ You desire like you
Never would play ♪

♪ Like you never would play ♪

♪ So when I cross the sky ♪

♪ Yeah,
all the rain in Spain Couldn't stop you ♪

♪ If you tried ♪

Oh, my gosh.

Oh, my goodness,
you can dance.

Ah, well, I would hope so.

My dad made me do cotillion as a kid,
so...

- Cotillion?
- Ballroom dancing etiquette.

Wow, that's amazing.

It certainly made me
popular at weddings.

Do you have
any other hidden talents?

I don't know many guys
who like to dance.

No, actually,
I haven't been dancing in years.

And I forgot how good it can feel
when you have the right partner.

Okay, so, let's see,
what have we learned tonight?

Well,
we learned that you love to bake and bowl

and that you are
one heck of a dancer.

You know, from where I'm standing,
you're actually

pretty good at everything
that you do.

Compliment me all you want,

it's not gonna change your bowling score.

Wow, okay, nice.

It can be our little secret.

What secret?

- That you can't bowl.
- Ah, yes.

And I definitely
can't bake either.

We're quite the catch,
aren't we?

You certainly are.

Mm, come on,
let's get out of here.

Listen up, everyone.

The Adams Development Group is about
to tear down a big chunk of our town.

Once it's lost,
it's gone forever,

replaced by some
commercialized--

Boo!

- Formulized--
- Boo!

- h*m* condos.
- Boo!

What happened to her?

I don't know but I love it.

I think she's just tired of
people taking advantage of her.

People with a dream. Well, our dream
is about to be bulldozed next month.

Adams has plenty of space
to build condos.

Why do they need to tear down the small
nook of businesses in our area as well?

We need to protect small businesses
that support our community.

The days of mom and pop
stores will be gone forever,

unless we stop the
Adams Development Group.

Hey, hey, h*, h*.
Adams family has got to go.

Hey, hey, h*, h*.
Adams family has got to go.

Hey, hey, h*, h*.
Adams family has got to go.

Well, I know who you are.

And I know who you are.

What now?

For starters, you can call off this
development and find another place to build.

I can't do that.

Sure, you can.

I don't think you realize
how developments work.

You do realize the
impact of these condos.

You're gonna upset
the natural balance

and turn this place into
some generic suburb.

Well,
I appreciate your concern.

But this is progress.

And you can't possibly think that
you're gonna be able to stop progress.

Look, Mr. Adams.

I know you're used
to getting your way,

and using your wealth
to get what you want,

but we're not gonna give up.

You got spunk.

I admire that.

This project is gonna move forward
whether you like it or not.

Have a nice day.

Wait, hold on a moment.

Oh!

This makes things really
interesting.

Jake.

Can you help me out?
I'm trying to track down the cake fairy.

You.

- Come on.
- Okay.

So,
this is where all the magic takes place.

Well, I wouldn't call it magic,
but...

Magic is an understatement.

Holy cow, this is phenomenal.

What did you put in this,
magic fairy dust?

That's cute,
I see what you did there.

Seriously, this is incredible.

It reminds me of a lemon cake
that my grandma used to make.

I haven't tasted anything
like this in years.

Was your grandma a baker?

No, not professionally,
but man, oh, man, she can bake.

She was a tenacious little
thing kinda like you.

I think you two
would have been friends.

I bet.

You know,
I've never seen my father

as happy as when he would
eat Nana's famous lemon cake.

It's wild,
it tastes exactly like this.

Do you guys
still have the recipe?

No, no, sadly,
it was her little secret.

My father,
he lost his sweet tooth after she passed on.

I'm sorry.

It's kinda tragic.

Well, this cake is kinda magic.

I am the cake fairy after all.

So, listen,
there's actually something kind of important

that I've been wanting
to talk to you about.

Is something wrong?

This is gonna be hard, um,

I don't quite know...

Hey, you're making me nervous.

Are you sick or something?

No, no, no,
it's nothing like that.

In fact, I've never felt better.

And I think that someday,
this is gonna just be something

that we look back on and we
laugh about.

Okay, then what is it?

So, the day that we met,
I wasn't--

Sugar, I'm back.

Hi, Just Jake from the rally.

It's good to see you again,
Steph, and it's Just Jake.

It's Just Jake.

He remembered my name.

I like him, can we keep him?

I'm a hugger, come in.

Let her give you a hug.
Just take it, she gives great hugs.

Yeah, anyone who keeps smiles on this
one's face is all right in my book.

Well,
I don't wanna overstay my welcome, so.

Don't you work here?

Yeah, but you know,
I have to go change

the month on our puppy
and hot guys calendar,

so I'm just gonna make like an
atom and split.

You two have fun now.

See you later.

How would you like to be
treated to a pizza tonight?

What?

A weekend night off, huh?

No cakes?

No cakes.

Well, how come?

Are the locals going on a diet?

That's not even funny, mister.

I seriously cannot believe I
got a Friday night off though.

Oh, no, ah, sh**t.

I just, I remembered just now that
I promised my dad that I would,

I'd take him to this special
showcase and it's out of town,

- and it's really important to him, so...
- Yeah.

Of course.

But believe me,
if I had it my way,

I would much rather spend
my time here with you.

No worries.

It's good to be with family.

Well,
I will call you later if I get back in time?

Yeah, yeah.

Oh, wait.

You said you were going to
tell me something important.

Yeah, it can wait.

Okay.

She's spicy.

I'll give her that.

She's got the mayor's
attention and--

I thought he was
in our corner?

He is. He was.

He's getting pressure
from the community.

They're pushing for a
special council meeting

to discuss
the development plans.

Can't our lawyers
handle this quietly?

Can we get an injunction?

Our attorneys
are looking into it.

Son?

You're awfully quiet about this.

Well, she's got the moral high ground.
What do you want me to say?

We need to squash her
like a bug.

You need to get your act together
and pull your weight around here.

Sorry.

Really?

Now you're lying to
Victoria and your father.

You know
this isn't going to end well.

What do you care
all of the sudden?

Huh?
You're always about business

and sucking up to my father,
Hank.

I believe in what
your father stands for.

Don't give me
that progress nonsense.

Jake!

End of the day, you're my buddy

and I don't wanna see
you fall apart over this.

That might be the single most
selfless thing you've ever said.

Man,
I hang around you too much.

Just figure this out because
if your father finds out,

there is nothing I can do.

Cake fairy here.

Actually,
I think we can accommodate you.

The turnaround
will be pretty tight

but we're gonna make it work.

Amazing.

Yes, you know what,
just email me the design photos

and I will get started
right away.

Yes, it's on the website,
of course.

No, thank you,
you're so welcome.

I will see you later tonight.

Okay, bye-bye.

Oh, my gosh.

Let's send you
those cake photos.

What was that all about?

It was someone from the Blue Lounge
at the North Beach plantation.

They're having big political
gala for the mayor to speak in

and their cake person
canceled last minute.

I guess our elusive
Friday night off isn't happening.

It's all right.

Jake is just me,
takeout and a cheesy TV movie.

You make it sound so
glamorous.

Oh, I know,
because I'm living my best life.

Tell me they're paying
us extra for the rush.

I didn't even have to ask.
They brought it up.

Yes,
the universe always provides.

Oh, wow.

Yeah,
these are gorgeous.

It's not gonna be easy.

Well,
we better get started then.

You know what to grab.

Yup.

♪ Let me get to know
You better ♪

♪ I love the way you live ♪

♪ And so much more to know ♪

♪ Rooms to go ♪

♪ We can put it all together ♪

♪ 'Cause we've
Got this feeling ♪

♪ And it feels like hope ♪

♪ Rooms to go ♪

♪ You make it easy
You make it bright ♪

♪ Got me believing
Feels so right ♪

♪ No need to wait
We can get it now ♪

♪ And if you honor
You can come around ♪

♪ So sit down with me ♪

♪ You captivate
No time to wait ♪

♪ I can see it clear ♪

♪ Maybe we can start
Right here ♪

♪ Let me get to know
You better ♪

♪ I love the way you live ♪

♪ And so much more to know ♪

This might be our best work yet.

I think turned out okay

Okay?

Seriously, this is work of art.
It's gonna knock their socks off.

Thanks, Steph.

Here you go, fine sir.

You and the wait staff have given me
excellent service this fine evening.

Oh, I get it,
it's because you think I look like a waiter.

How clever.

And?

Your French is horrible.

And she still thinks
I'm in catering.

You didn't tell her?
I knew you wouldn't tell her.

It's a hard conversation
to have.

"Hey, Victoria,
my father is the developer

"that's trying to squash
your business."

- That's great, start with that.
- I can't do it.

I've tried, and--

The longer you wait,
the worse it's going to get.

And my French is pretty good.

I can't remember the last
time I saw you this happy.

For the first time in a long time,
things are finally going my way.

Are we talking about cakes,
or a certain handsome new friend?

Maybe both.

All I know is I just wanna
know everything about him.

I think I can really
see a future together.

Maybe we're gonna make
you that cake after all.

It's all down to the wire now.

Just need to get it passed by the city
commission and we can break ground.

Sounds like an excellent
investment.

Adams Development Group has always been
the star of my investment portfolio.

I'm sure the views from these
new condos will cost a fortune.

Well, that's the idea.

Yeah, it's very nice.

- So glad you all could come by.
- Thank you so much.

Yeah.

Gotta love these parties,
huh?

Well, hello, darling.

I'm not your darling.

Last time I saw you was at the wedding
reception, then you disappeared.

I was feeling a little stuffy
so I decided to get some air.

You know,
you keep pushing me away, but

when you finally come to your senses,
I'll be gone forever.

Forever and ever, amen.

That's a sweet expression.

Much like a delicious cake.

I don't follow.

I'm onto you, Jake Adams III.

Your little friend, Victoria?

Does your father know you're
dating the queen of the protesters?

Look, Lacey, I don't know what
your game is but you better--

Cheeky way, it makes me sad
when you say things like that.

Fine. What do you want?

- I'd like we're together.
- No way.

I just want someone
to dance with.

You got about 10 seconds, lover boy,
or I'm blowing your cover.

Fine, deal, just for tonight.

Mr. Adams,
it must be my lucky day

to be here with such
handsome gentlemen.

It's good also nice to see you this
evening trying to civilize my son.

He's easily trained.

- Hey!
- What?

Check it out.

I thought you said he was
out of town this weekend?

Apparently not.

Who's that girl on his arm?

I don't know.

I'm about to go find out.
Keep setting up.

Jake?

Um, hi!

What are you doing here?

I thought you're out
with your father.

Are you lying to me?

I can explain.

I'm not sure how you're
gonna explain this.

It's pretty clear you're
a player and a liar.

No, no, no, no,
that is not it.

How do you have time for all
these women

in between your catering gigs?

Victoria, I--

Young lady,
this is completely inappropriate.

Bad enough you trespassed
on my property

for your silly cause,
but now you stalk my son?

Son? What...

You're his son?

- Yes, it's complicated but--
- You're one of them.

Oh, this is rich.

Victoria,
this is just a big misunderstanding.

Okay, I tried to tell you but
then we kept getting sidetracked--

So, it's my fault that you
managed not to tell the truth?

No!

Are you spying for your daddy?

- No!
- I cannot believe you played me like this.

Hey, come back, Victoria!

Hey, it is not like that!

Everything between us was real.

Yeah, sure.

I am such an idiot.

I cannot believe I fell for you.

You are just like everyone else.

Take it easy, Tori,
no need to k*ll us.

I don't believe this.

I said he was too good
to be true.

It seems like it.

I don't know if
I'm more hurt or angry.

Either way, I'm done, I'm done.

It's just not worth it.

Don't say that.

You did nothing wrong.

Why would somebody
lie to my face?

The mere thought
just hurts too much.

I really thought
he was different.

I know, Tori, I'm sorry.

From now on,
I'm just gonna concentrate on work.

We have to stop the Adams.

We cannot let them win.

This time, it's personal.

I'm kidding. Jeez.

Using her to get information
was genius.

I fell for her.

And I think I'm in love, Dad.

Is he still trying to call?

Do you need a hug?

Come on, bring it in.

Victoria Worthington?

Thanks.

Here, sign this.

Thanks.

Here.

Wow, that's your favorite.

Still no answer?

Sorry, man.

♪ When I'm on the verge
Of freaking out ♪

♪ Your hands can calm me down ♪

♪ And I don't know How you
get to me Like you do ♪

♪ Say I love you in scars
Can't read all these cards ♪

♪ Got some holes in my heart ♪

♪ There's a vacancy ♪

♪ Anxiety starts ♪

♪ Get me out of the dark ♪

♪ Where's the future going? ♪

♪ Tik, tok, tik, tok ♪

♪ Got a plug in my eyes
Cus I'm scared of the ground ♪

♪ There's a w*r in my mind ♪

♪ Want a piece of it
Piece of it ♪

♪ Reality strikes And it never plays
nice Where's the future going? ♪

♪ Tik, tok, tik, tok ♪

I know what I have to do.

The permits coming in today.

We should be able to
break ground in 30 days.

That's exciting.

Don't you think, Jake?

It's fine.

Yes, Mr. Joanhill,
yes, I get it.

We'll be right with you in a minute.
Just for a minute.

Okay, yeah.

Wait, wait, where are you going?

Excuse me, miss,
you can't go back there.

Hey, wait, wait.

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

Victoria.

I'm not speaking to you.

I'm so sorry, sir,
I tried to stop her.

Oh, it's all right.
What is it you want, cake fairy?

Mr. Adams,
you are a powerful man

with resources at your disposal
that I do not have.

Fair enough.

I know I can never
win against you.

And I can have a hundred more
protests but at the end of the day,

you're gonna tear down
that bakery

and you're gonna put up
condos because you can.

What is your point?

Why are you here?

Truthfully,
I'm here because of him.

Me?

I've gotten to know your son,

and I am so mad at him
for lying to me,

but I do think
he is a good person,

which means you must be a
good person if you raised him.

What did he tell you about me?

He told me about your Nana,
and her cakes.

He told me about the joy
they used to bring you,

and how you lost your sweet
tooth after she passed.

Seems awful personal,
young lady.

I think it's incredibly sweet.

And I made you something

that I think sounds like
it could be similar.

So you're gonna bribe me
with cake?

No.

No, not bribe.

I didn't become
a baker to get rich.

I became one because it
makes me happy.

I give back to my community
and I make people smile everyday

and money cannot buy true happiness,
Mr. Adams.

I came here today to put
a smile on your face.

Please.

Try my cake.

No tricks.

I'll show myself out.

Are you gonna try it?

What,
you told her about Nana's cakes?

Tori is an unbelievable woman.

She is talented
at what she does.

Please try the cake.

I'll get a fork.

Oh!

Dad?

I can't believe it.

Neither can I, Dad.

Neither can I.

Mm, mm.

Mm.

We're closed.

Victoria, please, hear me out.

Please.

What are you doing here?

Dropping off my notice
to vacate in person?

Tori,
what you did changed everything.

My father, he decided to reduce the
number of units, which means you won.

All the local shops are saved.

- Wait, are you serious?
- Yes.

What you did reminded my father that
there's more to life than just money.

Jake, I was just trying to--

Where is that coming from?

I thought I turned them off.

Jake, what is this?

This is different.

Good different?

Maybe.

Hey, I...

I screwed up, I know it.

It doesn't excuse.

Victoria,
I am so sorry that I hurt you.

You know,
I'm just not used to being treated

like a normal person,
and you were so sweet,

and kind,
and I just didn't wanna blow it.

Yeah, well, you sort of did.

I know.
I know and I regret it every day,

more than you could ever know.

I have never met anybody with the
kind of passion that you have,

and not just for work
but for life.

You make me wanna be the most
amazing man that I could ever be.

- You are--
- Hey, I miss you. I miss you so much.

Please, please.

Let me show you
how much I mean that.

Jake,
I already think you're an amazing person.

- Is that a yes?
- You lied to me.

I know.
I know that I did, but I know

that I couldn't bear
the possibility

that I might not be
able to be close to you.

It doesn't mean
that I'm just gonna...

Please.

Please.

Forgive me.

Okay.

- Really?
- I forgive you.

And, if you want me to be

totally honest with you, I will.

Yes, that's all I want.

Victoria,

I love you.

Stop messing with the cake.

- Just one last little tweak.
- Okay.

- Happy?
- Oh, I love it.

Okay, now go.
You are already almost 15 minutes late.

Oh, my cake.

By the powers vested in me
by the state of South Carolina,

I pronounce you
husband and wife.

Who invited you?

- I'm--
- Beat it.

Okay.

You may now kiss your bride.

♪ When your eyes
Are shining brightly ♪

♪ You forget about the dark ♪

♪ Some things in this life
Are priceless ♪

♪ Giving comfort to your heart ♪

♪ When she smiles
She's like an angel ♪

♪ When she laughs
It's heavenly ♪

♪ Someone'd say
True love is fiction ♪

♪ But I'm starting to believe ♪

♪ Just fell in love
With a girl ♪

♪ And it feels like I'm flying ♪

♪ I'm on top of the world ♪

♪ Now I know that this
Will be my lucky day ♪

♪ I'm in love
And I can't wait for her ♪

♪ Falling with me ♪

♪ I wanna feel the beat beat
In my heart ♪

♪ Before it goes away ♪

♪ The sound got down deep deep
In my soul ♪

♪ That I just can't explain ♪

♪ When I know that you feel ♪

♪ And I know that you're mine ♪

♪ You are making me brand new ♪

♪ Every day that I'm alive ♪

♪ I just fell in love
With a girl ♪

♪ And it feels like I'm flying ♪

♪ I'm on top of the world ♪

♪ And now I know that this
Will be my lucky day ♪

♪ I'm in love
And I can't wait for her ♪

♪ Ooh, hoo ♪

♪ Falling with me ♪

♪ I just fell in love
With a girl ♪

♪ And it feels like I'm flying ♪

♪ I'm on top of the world ♪

♪ And now I know that this
Will be my lucky day ♪

♪ I'm in love
And I can't wait for her ♪

♪ Ooh, hoo ♪

♪ Falling with me ♪

♪ I just fell in love
With a girl ♪

♪ And it feels like I'm flying ♪

♪ I'm on top of the world ♪

♪ And now I know that this
Will be my lucky day ♪

♪ I'm in love
And I can't wait for her ♪

♪ Ooh, hoo, falling with me ♪