A Picture of Her (2023)

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♪ There was a day when you
pushed the light away ♪

♪ Couldn't make it out of bed ♪

♪ Clouds overhead
showed up to stay ♪

♪ So I laid with you ♪

♪ While the whole wide
world turned blue ♪

♪ 'Cause trying to fake it ♪

♪ Is overrated ♪

♪ So give me sunshine ♪

♪ Or give me dark skies ♪

♪ Darling, you could give
me anything you want ♪

♪ Give me crazy ♪

♪ You're amazing ♪

♪ Whatever you give me
I will give you love ♪

♪ I will go wherever you will ♪

♪ I will cross my heart ♪

♪ And promise on my soul ♪

♪ Whatever you give me
I will give you love ♪

Well, you mapped out
a great day for us.

Yeah, betting on the
eastern bank paid off.

Fish are running
strong out there.

Time and tide wait for no man.

That is why you gotta
keep up with me.

Spoken like a true Plimsoll.

Someday, you're gonna
make a fine skipper.

I don't see you going
anywhere, Captain.

Can't do this forever.

Hello?

Hey, Shutterbot?

Hi, Janice.

Guess who just sat down
for brunch at La Reina,

and not with his wife?

Who?

You're not gonna guess?

No.

Who is it?

Just get down here.

It's big.

I'm on my way.

Not today, little buddy.

I can't wait to get
back out there again.

- You and me both.
- Freedom.

The open seas.
Nothing like it.

I gotta be honest,

it would be nice

to not constantly
smell so fishy.

Well, it's better than

being cooped up in
an office somewhere

like a parakeet
in a plastic cage.

I don't know how people do it.

I used to be one of
those people, remember?

So you know.

It ain't so bad
smelling like a fish.

Ain't that the truth?

All right, so...

what's the big deal?

Right over there.

Big as life.

Well, if it isn't
our beloved bad boy

who just lost a record deal.

You think his wife knows?

I doubt it.

She's probably at home
painting the nursery.

Some guys...

I know.

Hey, Shutterbot.

How's it going?

Great. Until you showed up.

Oh, I didn't know this
was by invitation only.

I'll be sure to get
out of your hair, okay?

That'd be wonderful.

Always a pleasure, Jaypeg.

Pleasure's all yours.

For your vital contribution
to photo journalism.

The scandal-loving
population thanks ya.

I do what I can.

Bye, Jaypeg.

Freddy!

Make sure when it's time
to roll up the nets,

you keep them straight,

otherwise they're
gonna pinch and bind.

That's bad, right?

Let's just say whoever did that

should remember that there
are sharks out there.

So how long you figure
you're gonna be laid up?

Well, doctor says weeks,
but I'm really okay.

At least that gives us

some time to arrange
someone to be with you.

Look, I'm fine.
Don't worry about me.

Oh... Mark?

Goodness sakes, I'll
call you tomorrow.

Oh...

What's up?

Your Aunt Dody.

Seems she was out
walking Goldie...

took a spill.

Is she okay?

Well, she's nursing
a compound fracture,

and that's gonna take some
time to knit back together.

She's gonna need someone
to look after her.

I... I don't think I know
anyone in L.A. anymore.

Well, there's gotta be agencies

that take care of that
kind of thing, right?

I.. I'll make some
calls tomorrow.

We'll find someone, don't worry.

What about you?

Me?

Dad, have you forgotten about

what happened when
I moved to L.A.?

I actually thought

I could flash my degree
in environmental studies,

join a high-powered
watchdog group,

and then change the world.

Little did I know

I'd end up feeling like a
tiny fish in a gigantic pond.

Ah. Well, no shame in that.

You were young. You
had stars in your eyes.

But...

maybe it's time to
get back out there

and see what you've
been missing.

You think I'm missing something?

No harm in finding out.

That's true.

Besides, someone definitely has
to keep an eye on Aunt Dody.

Who better than me?
I mean, I'm family.

Right?

And maybe you're right.

Maybe it is time for me
to get back out there.

That's the Plimsoll spirit!

Your mother would be proud.

But I am not saying
that I will stay.

If it turns out you're wrong,

I'm getting right back on
that boat where I belong.

And we would be happy
to have you back.

Cheers to that.

- Thank you.
- L.A., baby.

Are you sure

you're gonna be
okay while I'm gone?

Don't worry about me.

You're the one that
needs to be careful.

Those people drive like
maniacs down there.

Yes, Dad, I will be careful.

And you...

tell the crew to go
easy on my fishing nets.

Roll 'em straight on the
drum like I showed 'em.

I will.

Okay.

I should go, it's a long drive.

All right.

I love you!

I love you.

Hey, Beth!

How do you know if a
guy's a real fisherman?

He leaves his calling cod.

But never on porpoise.

Bye!

♪ Whoa, whoa, whoa... ♪

♪ Whoa, whoa, whoa ♪

We have our regular
feature columns.

Movies. Restaurant reviews.

Celebrity news.

You mean gossip?

Oh, no.

Gossip's a bad word around here.

We prefer to think of it
as "celebrity profiles".

Hey, how are you coming

on that "Springtime
in the City" issue?

Flowers are blooming.
Birds are chirping.

If there's any romance
left in this ol' town,

we'll find it.

Hey, how about we do a piece
on that farmers' market on 3rd?

Pretty people out and about.

Yeah, pawing through
all that fresh produce?

Sounds pretty romantic to me.

I love it.

If you're a Brussels sprout.

Candace!

Oh.

Been waiting long?

Mm-mm.

Just getting started?

Been working since breakfast.

The real eyes and
ears of the city.

Oh, kitty up a tree?

Oh, that's rich.

Coming from the feature editor

of a publication that runs

such serious journalistic items

as...

"Celebrity Pet Diets".

Very nice.

I wonder what that's about.

What do you got for me?

Please tell me it's
an actual assignment?

Yep.

An actual assignment.

You'll love this.

"Springtime in the City".

Vern wants some shots

of the 3rd Street
Farmers' Market.

Thinks it's very romantic.

It's a modern-day Green Acres.

When do you need it by?

Can you have something
for me by Thursday?

For you?

Anything.

That's yours.

Oh.

Thank you.

Wow!

Ah-hah!

Oh, I am so glad
you came to visit,

you're a tremendous help.

Well, somebody has to
keep you out of trouble.

Ha-hah!

Darling, grab one
of those boxes.

Okay, let's see...

Now, we'll grab a
couple of Cattleya...

a Vanda, or two.

Here's a nice one.

Oh, those yellow
ones are gorgeous.

What are they?

Oncidium...

dancing-lady orchids.

They're my biggest seller.

So much personality.

Huh.

That's funny, that
reminds me of someone.

Okay, now, let's see.

What else would Hiro like?

Have you always liked orchids?

Well, I started with
African violets,

but I got bored.

And then I graduated
to anthurium,

but they were persnickety.

Hmm.

And then, I discovered orchids.

And what makes them so special?

Well, they're like
little people...

with faces.

Don't pansies have faces?

Ah, see, now that's different.

Now, a p*nsy face can
just smile at you,

but an orchid face...

well, it's like a person
wearing a costume.

Kind of like a kabuki mask.

Cute.

I'm so grateful
you're here, Beth.

And not just for the help.

To be honest,

I was a little surprised

when I heard that you
were coming back here.

I didn't think you
much cared for L.A...

Well, wasn't just the city,

there was other stuff, too.

I know.

That boy broke your heart.

Nearly broke my heart.

Yeah. Good ol' Captain
Dad to the rescue.

I needed to go home,

and he needed another hand
on the "Maria Elizabeth".

It was only supposed
to be for a season,

but, once I got
there, it just...

It felt like it was
exactly where I was...

I was meant to be. You know?

Hmm.

And you've been
there ever since.

- Mm-hmm.
- Okay.

Oh! There we go.

All right, that should do it.

- Okay.
- All right.

It's so cute in here!

Isn't it lovely?

Hiro's my best customer.

All right, so besides
orchids, what's your favorite?

Ooh, that's easy, foxgloves.

Your grandmother always
planted foxgloves.

What's your favorite?

Roses...

red, long-stemmed roses.

Those were your
mother's favorite, too.

Hmm, like mother like daughter.

Good morning, Hiro!

Oh, good morning, Dody.

I brought you some
dancing ladies.

Oh, no.

Don't tell my wife.

Enjoy.

Hey, I got a new shipment
of flowers, just came in.

I think you're gonna love them.

Don't tease me.

Okay...

There she is...

in all of her candid glory.

The Flower Girl.

Shutterbot.

3rd Street Market.

All right, what are we taking?

We're taking...

this...

that...

and this one, this one.

Oh, that's good.

I'll take that.

Great.

Done.

So, how's the catch?

Oh, pretty good.

Coming back full.

Well, most runs, anyway.

Nice.

And the crew?

Oh, they're all right.

They miss you.

And they hate the new cook.

They say he burns the coffee.

What do you mean?
Who's the new cook?

Me.

Right.

So, how's Dody?

Yeah, she's okay.

It certainly hasn't, uh,
put a damper on her spirits,

I will say that.

I don't know. I just... I
think she's moving slow,

it's a little
frustrating for her.

So what's the doctor say?

He said that as soon as

she can handle the
steps on her own,

I can come home.

Probably, like,

two weeks from now,
she'll be as good as new.

All right.

Well, the crew wants you back.

They're threatening
a mutiny, so...

Aww.

Well, tell them
I miss them, too.

All right.

- I love you.
- I love you, too, sweetheart.

Bye, Dad.

I got your folder.

I hope there's some
good stuff in there.

Yeah, I think you'll be happy.

I actually had fun
on this assignment.

Oh.

Speaking of fun assignments,
I need you to do me a favor.

Sure.

I'm at a conference
this afternoon.

Would you check in on Princess?

Stop by, take her for a walk?

There's a dog park at
the end of the street.

Sure. Yeah, absolutely.

I don't think I've met Princess.

She's a cutie, you'll love her.

I'll leave a key
with the doorman.

Great.

Well, let's get you paid.

Thank you, ma'am.

Come on, Goldie. Come here!

Let me see. Bring your ball.

Good girl.

So smart, Goldie!

You ready? Gonna go again. Go!

Go! Get your ball!

All right, little girl,

let's see if you've
got some legs on ya.

I'm gonna keep your leash on,

but I'm gonna let you go,

'cause I don't
know you that well.

You ready?

There you go, get it.

Okay...

Good girl. Good girl!

You ready? This is a big one!

And... go!

Oh, no!

Sorry! Sorry, sorry.

I wasn't looking.

Um...

Oh, hi!

Excuse me.

Who's this?

Is this a French bulldog?

I... I don't know what that is.

That's a...

I really don't know.

But her name is Princess.

Oh, she's cute.

Uh, she belongs to
my friend of mine.

I just took her for a walk,

'cause my friend's
at a conference.

I love all breeds of dogs.

Back home, it's, like,
there's Labradors,

Golden Retrievers,

German Shepherds.

That's about as
exciting as it gets.

Where's back home?

James Harbor, Washington.

Okay.

I'm Beth, by the way.

- I'm Jake.
- Jake.

- I'm sorry.
- I'm sorry.

- Yep.
- Hi.

- Nice to meet ya.
- Nice to meet you, too.

Goldie, take that
out of your mouth!

Don't be ashamed if the
ball isn't your thing,

it's okay.

Goldie!

Goldie... Goldie!

Come here!

Oh, yeah.

Goldie...

What are you doing?

This is... Sorry, again.

- Goldie?
- Yeah, this is Goldie.

Oh, good.

I think she likes
you and Princess.

- Yeah.
- Come here, girl.

She's trouble.

How are you doing?

So what brings you

to our, uh, little,
sun-drenched paradise?

Oh, my aunt, actually.

Yeah, she fell
and broke her leg.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Oh, no, no, totally fine.

I just need to be here

to look after her
for a few weeks.

Okay.

And after that?

Right back to working on
my dad's fishing boat.

You work on a fishing boat?

I do, yes.

Wow.

The "Maria Elizabeth".

She is gorgeous.

Wow.

What about you?

You, uh...

What do you do for work?

I'm a freelance photographer.

Are you one of those guys

that, like, hides in the bushes
to take photos of famous people?

Uh, hmm...

No, I do, um...

news features.

Oh!

Yeah. Like,
human-interest stories.

Yeah.

The kid that grew
the biggest pumpkin,

that kind of thing.

- Cool, I love that.
- Thanks.

Way better than those
guys I see on TV.

Much.

Yeah, there's a
lot of them here.

Mm.

What do you think of L.A.?

Oh, it's not my first time.

Yeah, I used to live here.

Okay.

Unfortunately, I haven't
been able to get out much.

I can't be away from
Aunt Dody too long.

Oh, right, 'cause of her leg.

Exactly.

I can borrow her bike.

- Oh, you ride?
- Yeah. Yeah.

I love riding.
Where do you ride?

San Vicente.

I love San Vicente. We
should go riding sometime.

I'd love that.

Yeah. Maybe sometime, yeah.

Tomorrow... that's...

that's sometime, right?

It depends on my aunt.

Of course. Of course.

Yeah, I get it.

Strange guy in a dog park

with an even
stranger-looking dog.

I get it. It's a lot.

You can never be too careful.

No offense, Jake, but...

I have wrestled

a few 80-pound
salmon to the dock.

Okay.

After doing that,

you and Princess
don't seem too scary.

Good. Good.

Is that a yes?

It's a yes.

Great.

San Vicente tomorrow.

What time?

1:30.

I'll meet you at, uh...

Third Street and San Vicente.

- Bye, Jake.
- Okay, bye.

Come on, Goldie.

- Good girl, come on.
- Bye, Goldie.

Goldie, come on, we're
gonna go this way.

- I'm telling you, this dog...
- I know.

Goldie. Goldie. Goldie.

I'm very sorry.

She wants to stay with you.

- That's okay.
- Goldie.

We can stay together.

Come on, Goldie.

We can live a life
together, Goldie.

Let's go this way. Goldie,
come on. Good girl.

Bye! Bye, Princess.

Bye, Beth. I'll see you later.

Bye.

Bye, Princess! Goldie...

So...

I've done a little bit
of internet research.

Ooh!

And I've prepared
a few questions.

All right, what you got?

What...

is a sloop?

A sloop is a square-rigged
sailing boat with one mast.

Okay, Is it like a... a ketch?

No, no. No.

A ketch has two masts.

Two masts.

The mizzen in front
of the helm...

That's what makes it a ketch.

Of course. Of course.

Is yours a ketch?

No. No, no.

A ketch is a sailing boat,
ours is a fishing boat.

Okay.

- A gill netter?
- Exactly!

- Yeah.
- See, you get it!

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

So, let me get this straight...

you're just out there in
the middle of the ocean,

bobbing around...

throwing nets?

No.

That is what the crew does.

Okay.

Me? I am the first mate.

Oh, you're upper management?

Oh, yeah.

Those glasses are for you, then.

Thank you.

Hast ye ever run into
that great white whale,

Moby d*ck?

No.

But we have seen
a bunch of orcas.

They're beautiful.

I bet.

Excuse me, miss?

You were going to pay for that?

Pay for what?

The scarf that you
just put in your purse.

Are you...

Are you accusing me of stealing?

Do you know who I am?

I just saw you put the
scarf in your purse.

- Oh, come on. You are...
- Excuse me, ma'am...

You up for gelato?

Oh, always.

Let me guess.

Something red. Strawberry?

How did you know?

You just seem like a
strawberry kind of girl.

Okay.

Two strawberries, please.

Keep that change,
if you don't mind.

So, does L.A. seem different

from the last time
you were here?

No, not really.

Okay.

I mean, if anything,

it seems to be raining
more than I remember.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

Yeah, you may have
brought the weather down

from Washington.

Okay, sure.

You know, I have to say,

I think the traffic has
actually gotten worse.

If it weren't for
Aunt Dody's bike,

I don't think I'd
ever make it anywhere.

Also, it's nice to offset
my carbon footprint

for a few weeks, though.

You're an environmentalist?

Mm-hmm.

Now that I've gotten
used to waking up

to the sun peeking
through the fog

as it wraps around the mountains

and the sound of water
lapping at the shore,

how could I not be?

I mean, this sounds
very romantic.

Actually...

it is magical.

It does kinda feel like
I'm playing hooky, though.

It's been a long time since
I've been away from the crew.

But it's gotta be
nice, you know?

Taking a little break
in the L.A. sunshine,

relaxing.

I haven't taken a break in
a while from the hustle.

You mean you don't
do this every day?

I do eat things
other than gelato.

Oh, you do?

I'm sorry, do you
mind if I take this?

No. Go. Go.

- You sure?
- Go ahead.

It's a very Los
Angeles thing to do.

Hello?

Hey, Shutterbot.

Someone just got
busted for shoplifting,

and it's none other

than the media darling
herself, Devon Davies.

You'd better hurry.

You don't need to
check my stuff!

- No, we need to check.
- No! Get your hands...

I can't make it.

I'm, uh... I'm
busy at the moment.

Busy? Jake, are you serious?

The cops aren't even here yet.

It's an exclusive
for our taking.

Where?

Montrose & George.

7th and Montana.

All right, I'll be right there.

Get out of my bag!

- Thanks for the tip.
- Call the police.

This is ridiculous!

- It's the same one that...
- This is absolutely ridiculous!

Sorry about that.

Um, something's kinda
come up at work.

Would you mind terribly if I...?

Oh, go. Go.

- You sure?
- Of course.

- Can I call you?
- Please.

Okay. Enjoy the sunshine.

Stop! Get off of me!

Get off! This is ridiculous!

- I was gonna pay for it!
- Oh, yeah, I'm sure of it.

Do you know who I am?

I wanna talk to my lawyers.

Guys, come on! Let me out!

Such a shame.

A million a movie just isn't
enough for some people.

For you.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

So, have you been enjoying
your time back in L.A.?

Yeah. Yeah.

Just, uh, exploring, you know?

Hmm.

All by your lonesome?

Yeah.

Oh, Beth Plimsoll,

you know that you
can't keep a secret.

It's the family curse.

Try to lie and those ears
light up like a barber pole.

Okay. Well, I might
have met someone.

Ah-hah! See, I knew it!

I was wondering why you wanted

to rush out of the house
to that bike ride today.

Why didn't you say anything?

Well, I didn't wanna make
a big deal out of it.

We just met.

Mm.

- He's nice.
- Mm?

Actually, he's really sweet.

He's funny.

And he has this weird knack
of knowing just what to say.

Mm.

We met at the dog
park, of all places.

Mm-hmm.

He was walking this little pug.

And we just started talking,

and it turns out

we actually have
a lot in common.

We both like the same trails,

we both love the
farmers' market,

and...

he guessed my favorite
ice-cream flavor.

Huh!

Actually, it's kinda weird.

What is?

Well, we just met,

but it feels like he's
known me a lot longer.

So does Prince
Charming have a name?

He does, yes. Jacob.

- Uh-huh.
- Call him Jake.

Jake Myer.

And when do I get to meet
the illustrious Mr. Myer?

Well, Aunt Dody, I just met him.

Oh, right. Okay. Mm-hmm, yeah.

Ooh! Here's what we'll do.

See how the next couple
of bike rides go.

If he still makes you
smile like that...

then we invite him for dinner,

and I will make the
special chowder.

That will tell us

exactly what we need to
know about Mr. Jacob Myer.

She wants to do what?

Meet you.

Okay.

I may have very casually
mentioned you in conversation.

All right.

And now she is insisting
on making you dinner.

Dinner?

Wow. When?

Tonight?

Tonight.

I love it.

- You do?
- Of course.

Good, 'cause I got the
shopping list right here.

- Great.
- It's very detailed.

She's leaving nothing to chance.

As she shouldn't.

She's actually making
her famous clam chowder.

Now, I shouldn't be
telling you this,

but it would help if this was

the best clam chowder
you have ever tasted.

This sounds
concerning. Is it not?

Oh.

No, no, no, it's
good. It's good.

Okay.

She claims it has a
secret ingredient.

I think the secret is she uses
double the cooking sherry.

Sherry. I can
deal with sherry.

Good. Good.

Okay, cauliflower, leeks.

Let's do two onions, please.

Two onions. Coming up.

- Done.
- And three potatoes.

Three potatoes. Big ones.

Perfect.

Done.

- You're so strong.
- Thank you.

- Right this way.
- Yes, ma'am.

So, when'd you get
your first bike?

Uh, I was six.

Didn't know how to ride
it until I was eight.

All that time, you were
on training wheels?

Mm-hmm. I was, yes.

I was too busy

learning how to find

the best spots for
fresh-water-salmon fishing.

Of course, you were.
What am I thinking?

Yeah, if you ever wanna find

the fattest salmon
in peak season...

I'm your girl.

Good to know. Good to know.

And what about you?

When'd you get your first bike?

First bicycle when I was five.

First bike when I was 16.

Oh, do you mean,
like, a motorbike?

- Yeah, I do.
- Nice.

I worked every summer for
my uncle to pay it off.

So, you're one of those
"cool" photographers.

I'm full of surprises.

Oh, I'm out of water.

I'm gonna need to stop and
get more on the way home.

Yeah. I'm right
around the corner.

You can fill up
there. Come on.

- Come on in.
- Ooh!

Hey, don't judge.

All right, make
yourself at home.

Don't mind me,

I'm just gonna hide the
incriminating evidence.

Your dirty clothes...
Not that incriminating.

Did you take these?

Yeah. Yeah, a long time ago.

Jake, they're beautiful!

Why didn't you tell me
this is what you do?

Well, 'cause it's not.

Not anymore.

Yeah, it's kind of a
lost art form, anyway.

I used to think the
desert was so lonely.

I don't know.

Since I work on the water, I
think they're kinda the same.

Not lonely, they're peaceful.

The light in that
one is gorgeous.

You do that on the computer?

No.

No, I did it with
this right here.

What's that? It looks so old.

Easy. She can hear ya.

- Sorry. Sorry.
- She's got feelings.

This used to be
the best there was.

Still is.

They took this to
the moon, you know.

Hmm.

It's loud.

Yes.

It's 'cause it's not
some wimpy click or beep,

it's a good,
old-fashioned ka-chunk.

Hold on, who's that?

- Beth?
- Me? It is.

- On the runway?
- It's me, Beth.

Who's she wearing?

Work it, girl. Look at me go.

- Wow...
- Mm-hmm. Yeah.

Whose collection is that?

This is from my house.

Beautiful.

Hold on.

Hold it right there.

That's lovely. Yeah,
yeah, don't move.

The light is perfect.

I'm embarrassed.

- I'm sorry.
- It's okay.

I get carried away when
I'm behind the lens.

I apologize.

Can I see?

- Yeah, you wanna try?
- Mm-hmm.

Come on.

- Two hands.
- Yep.

- Looking through the top.
- Okay.

How you feel about these,
uh, shadows right here?

- You wanna frame that up?
- Mm-hmm.

Wait, why does it look blurry?

Oh, yeah, this lens is...

- Do you mind?
- Oh, yeah. No, please.

Okay. So, right
here's your focus.

Mm-hmm.

Down here...

this is where you
take the picture.

- You feel that?
- Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

So, on this lens,
focus is crucial.

Okay...

How's that?

Good.

You see how the, uh,

light is playing with the
shadows, constantly moving?

Mm-hmm.

A lot of possibilities,
so just take your time.

Frame it up.

When you feel it...

hit that button.

But how do I know when?

You'll know.

I did it.

Aunt Dody, are you okay?

Yeah, yeah, I'm, uh...

I'm with him right now.

Mm-hmm. Okay,
we'll talk later.

Okay, bye-bye. Bye.

Sorry.

I have to water
my aunt's orchids.

Okay.

She like orchids?

Oh, loves them.

So, say six for dinner?

- Yeah.
- You have the address?

- I do.
- Great.

Okay.

Uh...

Yeah, thanks.

- Shall I bring anything?
- No, no. No.

Thank you.

Now, what do we have here?

Hey, Vern, do you have a sec?

What is it? I've
got a meeting.

What do you think of this?

Yeah, it's not bad.

Not bad?

It's gorgeous.

This is exactly what we need.

It's one of Jake Myers'.

Who?

He's a freelancer.

One of our best.

I think we should run this.

Your call.

Welcome!

Come on in.

Wow, she really likes orchids.

Yeah.

Aren't you going
to introduce us?

Sorry. Aunt Dody,
this is Jake Myer.

Jake, Aunt Dody.

- This is for you.
- Oh!

I'm just gonna
place it over here

with the many others
that you also have.

A frivolous Phalaenopsis.

That's one of my favorites.

How did you know?

Lucky guess.

Huh.

Well, uh, we don't need
to congregate here.

Why don't you come
in? After you.

Thank you.

Oh, start, you two!

Please, don't wait for me.

Okay. It smells delicious.

Mm-hmm.

Well?

It's incredible.

Yes!

I've never had
anything quite like it.

Yeah, that is a
Plimsoll family recipe

passed down from my
great-great-grandmother.

That is lovely.

I'm gonna have to
cook for you sometime.

You cook?

Don't judge a photographer
by his camera.

- Okay?
- All right, okay.

This also has a
secret ingredient.

Oh, yeah.

She wouldn't even tell me

until I swore on
a stack of Bibles.

Of course.

Come on, let's hear it.

Oh, what good's a secret
if everyone knows?

Yes!

I double up on the
cooking sherry.

Aunt Dody!

You just gave it up like that!

Don't worry, I
won't tell a soul.

Now, Beth says that you are
a wonderful photographer.

Do you do that for a living?

Um... yeah.

I'm a, uh...

what you call a "stringer".

I take photos for
different outlets.

News. Feature pieces.
That kind of thing.

I, uh, was telling her

about the pictures
in your apartment.

They're so beautiful.

They should be in a book.

Thank you.

They are, actually.

Or, they were.

I published a
collection years ago.

Wasn't exactly a best-seller.

Why not?

I just don't think it's
what people want anymore.

You used to have
to wait for hours

to take the perfect photo.

Nowadays, everything's
digital...

composited.

All you need is a
phone and a computer.

I don't think people
see the beauty

in the little things anymore.

In what's right
in front of them.

I think you're very talented,

and I am gonna order that book.

I think that might be tough. I
don't think there's any left.

What?

I sold five.

Uh, Mom got three.

And the rest ended up
on some bargain table

where books go to die, so...

Oh...

Well, I've successfully
k*lled the vibe here.

Apologize for that.

All right, let me get
these out of here.

Oh, darling, let me help you.

- Can I help?
- No, no, no. You're good.

- Are you sure?
- Thank you for offering.

- Yeah, of course.
- Here you go.

So...

what are your intentions
with my niece, if I may ask?

Intentions?

Well, everybody's
got intentions.

Nothing wrong with that.

What are yours?

I really like her.

Well, of course you do.

She's an absolute treasure.

No argument there.

Jacob, you are a charming boy.

It is no wonder that
my Beth is fond of you.

But there is something that
you need to understand.

Yes?

Beth has been hurt before,

so she doesn't let
her guard down easily.

She's only ever really fallen
hard for one boy, but...

once was plenty.

She thought that he was the one.

So, like I said,

everybody's got
their intentions,

and yours are to be an
honorable gentleman,

and mine are to do
everything I can

to make sure

that nothing like that
ever happens to her again.

Not if I have something
to say about it.

Do I make myself clear?

Yes, ma'am.

All right, you two.

What'd I miss?

Oh, nothing serious, darling.

We were just getting acquainted.

A little chitchat
between friends.

Did you always know you
wanted to be an artist?

Uh... I mean, yeah.

Always tried to capture

the beauty of things
in a certain light,

so that I can share

what may otherwise
be overlooked.

Oh!

I mean, I hope that my art

encouraged people to
see things that way.

What about you?

Always want to save the world?

Well...

I've always loved nature.

Mm-hmm.

I've always wanted
to protect it.

But I don't really wanna be

the poster girl
for that, you know?

Mm-hmm.

Make it all about me.

I think change can
be just as powerful

when it's done on
a smaller scale.

So, I still advocate

for living in harmony
with the environment,

just, like, in a different
way than I used to.

This is incredibly admirable.

Thank you. Thank you.

Also, I just like
being out on the water,

so there's that, too.

Yeah. I used to always think

I'd end up somewhere
quieter than L.A., but...

my life is full of changes.

I think I'm learning
to go with the flow.

Sounds like the sea.

It does sound like the sea.

This better be good.

Oh, it's better than good.

It is the best.

Look who made the front cover.

Where'd you get this?

What do you mean? It
was with all the others.

No.

No, no, no, no, no.

You weren't supposed
to have this one.

This is a mistake.

This is a terrible mistake.

I thought you would be thrilled!

When does this go out?

It already has.

It hit the newsstands
an hour ago.

Oh...

Wait, where are you going?

- To warn her.
- Who?

Her!

Beth?

Aunt Dody?

So, Goldie was a runt.

But you know what?

I'm all for the underdog,

so I took a look
at those puppies,

and I saw her.

We connected eyes, and I went...

Hey!

Excuse me.

Darling, that's you!

Oh...

What is happening?

Darling, I think we
should get going now.

Come on.

Hi there.

Everybody's here.

Yeah.

Oh... Nice. Uh-huh.

Oh, selfies.

Look, everybody, all around.

Hi.

Okay, that's enough!

Everybody, out of the way,
girl's coming through.

- Oh, excuse me.
- Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Excuse me! Excuse me!

Excuse us!

Okay. She says,
"Go to the Google."

I am on Google.

He is on...

He is on Google.

Okay. Now type in
the "Flower Girl".

"Flower Girl."

Like daisy, not
like whole wheat.

Guys, guys. Are you focused?

Sorry.

Holy cow. There's
dozens of them.

There it is.

FB. IG.

All the socials.

Click on one.

Which one?

It really doesn't matter,
they are all the same.

Wow!

Beth, that...

that's beautiful.

You say this is in a magazine?

Dad, it was on the cover.

And now it's everywhere.

It was like I went
to sleep last night,

woke up this morning,

and walked out on some stage
in front of the whole world.

So you're saying

that somebody can just
take your picture,

splash it all over creation,

and not ask your permission?

Like, what kind of
a person does that?

I don't know.

But I'm gonna find out.

It's you!

It's me. Hi. Who did this?

That would be me.

Wow! So you're the cover
girl live and in person.

Yes, it's me,

and I'm trying to
find out who did this.

All it says is "Shutterbot".

Well, I'm afraid

I can't give that
information out, Ms...?

I didn't give anyone
permission to print this.

Well, that doesn't
really matter.

As long as it's not for
commercial exploitation,

and was taken in a public place,

it's perfectly legal.

Happens all the time.

Um...

it's called...

An invasion of privacy!

Well, we prefer to call
it photojournalism.

Listen, it really doesn't
matter what it's called.

Who is "Shutterbot"?

I'm afraid I can't
tell you that.

Why not?

Look, if he wanted the
public to know his real name,

he would have used it.

But I can tell you this...

he does specialize in
sh**ting celebrities,

so you are in great company.

But here's what I can do.

If you'd like to leave
your name and number,

I can try to get
a message to him.

Really?

Well, I said I can try.

Can't promise anything, so
don't get your hopes up.

Okay.

And, uh, your name again?

My name is Beth.

Beth Plimsoll.

Beth Plimsoll.

And the number where
you can be reached?

Why so glum?

We should be
celebrating, cover boy.

Oh, you go ahead.

I'm okay. I'm, uh...

I don't think I'm in the mood.

Come on. Cheer up.

Thanks to your little snapshot,

we're gonna generate

more downloads and
more ad revenue

than anything we've ever run.

All thanks to you.

Don't thank me, thank her.

You mean Beth Plimsoll?

How do you know her name?

Because maybe Ms. Plimsoll
showed up at the office today.

Looking for, of all people, you.

Only she didn't know it was you.

You didn't tell her?

Of course not.

And spoil all your fun?

She does wanna meet you, though.

Only, I wasn't sure which
you she wanted to meet.

Jake Myer, lovable
boy next door,

or the dark, mysterious
Shutterbot...

ruthless digital assassin?

Please don't.

I don't get it.

It was a mistake.

A glorious one.

Why don't you just tell her?

Oh, and she just walked in.

Hold, please.

Beth, you're wanted
on the phone.

Hurry, it sounds important.

Come on, girl,
let's clean you up.

Come on.

Hello?

Who?

No, I'm sorry, I think
you have the wrong n...

Oh, um...

Yes. I, uh... I just
need to think about that.

I'll let you know tomorrow.

Okay, bye-bye. Bye.

That was the Claire DeLido show.

They want me on as a guest.

Of course, they do!

And you're going
to tell them "yes".

There is no question about it.

One question. Why me?

Because you're the girl
in the picture, silly.

Welcome back!

We are coming to you
live from Santa Monica

at the 3rd Street
Farmers' Market.

Now, the whole country

has been looking
for our next guest,

but we found her.

You may know her simply
as the "Flower Girl,"

but please welcome Beth
Plimsoll to the show.

Beth, welcome. It's
nice to meet you.

Have a seat.

Oh, thank you.

How does it feel to be an
overnight cyber celebrity?

It's overwhelming.

I can imagine.

So, for those of
you who don't know,

Beth was the unwitting subject

of a photograph that appeared

in a weekly magazine
here in Los Angeles

that has since gone viral.

This was just a
candid shot, correct?

Totally candid.

You didn't even know
that it was being taken?

You didn't know
the photographer?

No. No, I still
don't, actually.

And nobody

has come forward to say,

"Hey, I'm the one
that made you famous"?

No, but I wish they would.

I would really like
to talk to them.

So would we.

Hey, are you catching this?

It's incredible.

How did they find her so quick?

Mm... maybe they
had a little help.

Oh, you gave them her number.

I did.

Listen, we'll talk later.

Now, celebrity
photos going viral

is very much a
Los Angeles thing,

but you don't even
live here, do you?

No. No, I actually work on my
dad's fishing boat up north.

What is it about this picture

that you think has captured
everyone's imagination?

I mean, it is a beautiful shot.

Thank you.

But, there's gotta
be more than that.

What is it?

I think it is a private moment

of a person appreciating
something beautiful.

A private moment...

now shared by
millions of strangers.

Maybe only semi-private.

Yeah.

Have you received any offers?

I mean, you can't even appear

on a surveillance
video in this town

and not get offers.

And do not ask me
how I know that.

I have had a couple, yes.

Not for a talk
show, though, right?

Please, we have enough
competition already.

We will find out that
answer when we come back.

So...

what's it like being
your very own meme?

Oh...

It's, like, since that show, my
phone hasn't stopped ringing.

There's this florist guy

that wants to use my
picture for his billboards,

and this talent
agent is calling.

It's wild.

No sign of Shutterbot?

No!

It's weird.

I don't know what
he's so afraid of,

I'm not gonna bite.

Maybe he doesn't know that.

Maybe he thinks

that you might blame
him for all this hoopla.

After you.

Oh, I love this place.

Get you a little pillow here.

Ohh...

That's very chivalrous
of you. Thank you.

Thank you.

I, uh...

I got you a little something.

You did?

It's not much, but, um...

Ohh, Jake!

Oh, that is beautiful.

Where'd you get this?

I took it.

Right.

No, I did.

I took it off the internet
like, um, everybody else,

I just did my
little magic on it.

Uh...

I also took the liberty of
giving it a proper title.

"Beth. Flower Girl".

You think ol' Shutterpuss

would mind you
changing the name?

I won't tell if you don't.

Really, that is so lovely.

Thank you.

Of course.

Now, listen, everybody's
trying to get her.

Agents. Managers. Everyone.

Oh, I'm just gonna tell her,

"You sign with any
of those people,

you'll fall through the cracks.

You need someone who's
willing to work for you.

I mean, really work for you.

Make you their
number-one client."

Oops, she's here.
Wish me luck.

Ahh! The face that
launched a thousand clicks.

- Oh, hi. Hi!
- Hi.

- Richie Rosebrook.
- Beth Plimsoll.

Please... join me.

- Thank you.
- Oh, Ma'am!

Could we get some menus
over here, please?

Been a wild ride, I bet,
the past couple weeks.

It's crazy, all of
this from one picture.

It's... It's not
just the picture.

It's you.

You have been blessed
with the perfect look.

Natural. Outdoorsy.

Listen, I'm gonna
be upfront with you.

Okay.

I've got three ad
agencies right now...

today...

right this very minute,

that are looking for
the next fresh face.

And all I gotta say is,

"You want the Flower Girl?

You got her!"

That's so exciting.

I know.

- Aunt Dody?
- Out here!

In the greenhouse!

What are you doing here?

Well, I live here,

according to the
name on the gas bill.

No, no, I mean you came down
the steps all by yourself!

I'm so proud of you!

Don't be so surprised.

While you were out romancing,

I was working the steps.

You didn't think I was
gonna be helpless forever?

Well, I just...

Ooh, but enough about
me. How was lunch?

It was good.

Yeah, he, um...

He says he wants to be my agent.

Does he think he
can get you work?

I don't know. Apparently.

Well, you're gonna have
to make up your mind.

I was actually hoping
for some advice here.

I think this is something

you are gonna need to
decide for yourself.

Are you home for dinner?

Um...

Oh, uh...

It's all right.

Have a very good time.

Just don't wake Goldie
when you tiptoe in.

Right, I won't.

Sorry about that.

Have fun!

Bye.

Wow.

That was...

Go ahead.

It was delicious.

You mean that?

A hundred percent.

Good.

Yep, I like picking up
recipes everywhere I travel.

Where was tonight's from?

- Tonight's?
- Mm-hmm.

Uh...

this one was from a...

road trip down to Baja.

Ooh!

I was sh**ting
coastal landscapes,

and a local from La Paz asked
me to sh**t his restaurant,

and after having the
meal you just had,

we agreed...

that his recipe would
be fair exchange.

Oh yeah, I'll say.

Most people collect souvenirs,

I collect recipes.

They're a lot more...

Tasty?

Exactly. Cheers.

Cheers.

So, did you, uh,
talk to that agent?

Mm.

Yeah, I met with
him today, actually.

He has a bunch of ideas
about what I can do,

meetings lined up.

Something you wanna do?

Well, I can't believe I'm
about to say this, but...

might be kinda fun to live
in the big city again.

Obviously, I know,

different than
working on the boat.

I mean, slightly.

You wouldn't miss it?

Of course.

What if I'm getting a little
too comfortable at sea?

I think it might be good for me

to do something
different for a while.

I mean, yeah. Why not?

This... This life that
this agent is selling you,

does this feel like it's...

you?

I don't know.

But I'm not afraid to find out.

Anything that keeps you
here is just fine by me.

How do you feel about
tonight's festivities?

Good.

You wanna get out of here?

Yes, please.

Jake Myer!

Yes?

What is this place?

This is my buddy's place.

He lets me come here
whenever he's out of town.

Look at the stars.

No one ever told me

you could see stars
like this in L.A...

Yeah.

Maybe they're not looking.

Or they just can't see

the beauty that's
right in front of them.

It's kinda like being
out on the ocean.

Good.

Really?

Oh yeah... kinda. It's close.

Okay. I tried.

I thought it might
be nice for you

to have a little slice of
home in all this madness.

Want to have a seat?

Thank you.

You know, maybe there's more
to the city than I thought.

What if I was wrong?

What if this is where I belong?

Thank you.

I think you can belong
wherever you'd like to belong.

You just gotta look up.

It also helps if you know a
few places like this one, eh?

It really... really
doesn't hurt.

Thank you.

So, what about you?

Does L.A. feel like home?

I don't know that anywhere
really feels like home for me.

Is that why you travel so much?

Probably.

That's probably
a big part of it.

I mean, this city did give me

the one thing that I
think I'm born to do.

But, even when you find that,

it can still feel like
something's missing, you know?

Yeah, I don't know if
something's missing for me.

Hmm.

Or maybe I have it all.

Whatever you decide
to do with all this,

just don't lose yourself in it.

'Cause yourself is what
everybody's falling for.

It's crazy.

All this from one picture?

You know what?

I think...

maybe...

people are just seeing
what I'm seeing.

You are a whole lot more
than just a "Flower Girl".

Thank you.

Cheers.

Cheers!

Yeah, so this agent says
that I have a natural look,

and he loves that
I work on a boat.

Well, what does Dody think?

Oh, she's thrilled.

Says we should go in together.

She thinks we could
pass as sisters.

Oh, sorry. All right.

I know they're crazy down there,

but I don't think
they're that crazy.

I heard that!

Hey, go back to your orchids,

you aging flower child!

Beth, just be
careful down there.

Thank you, Dad.

Beth! Over here!

- Hi.
- Hi!

I'm glad I caught you.

We'll have to go somewhere else.

Isn't this your office?

Yes, absolutely.

But you'll never
guess what happened.

What?

Oh, uh, roaches.
Total infestation.

Crazy, huh?

You know the kind of rent
they get for this place?

And I asked specifically

for an office next
to the cafeteria.

Thought it'd be
convenient for clients.

You know?

But, listen, enough about that.

Just wait until
you hear the news,

you're not gonna believe it!

You ready?

Ready.

I got you a national spot.

What is a national spot?

It's a TV commercial

that will play on every
set in the country.

You'll be everywhere.

What would I be selling?

Prosperity.

It's a new financial
services company.

They want a strong,
confident, working woman.

Someone who you can trust on
how to handle your finances.

Yeah, I don't know if that's me.

Well, they wanted
someone fresh...

accessible.

When I told them I could
get the "Flower Girl",

they absolutely flipped.

The agency guys
had seen you on TV.

They said you'd be perfect.

Okay. Would I be playing myself?

You'd be playing a
version of yourself.

Your character is down to earth.

The girl next door.

Real.

Natural.

You're at a party.

It's elegant...

sophisticated.

You're at the height
of your career

as a professional woman.

And that's when you
tell the audience

you could do this forever.

Or something like that.

Yeah.

Does that sound cool to you?

Oh! I almost forgot...

some paperwork for
the commercial.

Oh, right. Right.

Your contract.

Oh. Um, can I actually
look this over first?

Sure. Take your time.

- Okay.
- It's a big opportunity.

Could be life-changing.

All right, I'll let
you know tomorrow.

Make it first thing!

They're waiting for an answer.

I mean, it seems
pretty standard.

Boilerplate, mostly.

Who can do what to who, and why.

You think I should sign it?

You're asking me?

Mm-hmm.

Wait, shouldn't you
ask your agent that?

Oh, this...

this is your agent.

Correct. There you go, Jake.

Of course. Of course.

It's, like, tides
and currents...

That, I can do, but this...

I just... I don't wanna
get in over my head.

When have you ever
been in over your head?

Ooh, you haven't asked
me why I left L.A...

Why did you?

I was seeing this guy.

He was smart, funny.

Okay.

Don't worry, you're funnier.

Thank you.

He was an environmental lawyer.

I was a witness in
one of his cases.

And together, we were
gonna change the world.

Did you?

My world, maybe.

Turns out, there was
a lot about himself

he wasn't willing to share.

Promises that were never kept.

So what you see isn't
always what you get.

I'm sorry.

Oh... ancient water

under a very, very
distant bridge.

Should I trust this guy?

Reveal my smiling
face to the world?

I think you should do
whatever you wanna do.

But if it helps,
I can tag along.

- Oof.
- Keep you company.

Please. Yes, thank you.

Help me face the storm.

Spoken like a true sailor.

You know what? Actually,
there is one more thing.

If you could just come here.

Sure.

What was that?

It's what the fishermen's wives

would do before
they went to sea.

I mean, for good luck.

That's it. They're not coming.

They said they'd
be here at 7:00.

Sweetie pie, it's only 7:05.

That is still considered
early for around here.

Now, just relax
and have some tea.

I'm just a galley
wench on a boat,

I'm not a model.

There's your ride.

Now, remember what I said.

You go out there and show 'em

what us Plimsolls are made of.

Okay, bye, Aunt Dody!

Hang on a second.

- Good luck.
- Okay. Thank you.

Oh! Thank you.

My clients deserve the best.

Somebody will come and get you

when it's time for
make-up, hair and wardrobe.

This... This is you.

I get my own trailer?

Yeah.

That's so cool, thank you.

Hey, you're gonna be great.

Enjoy the moment.

Break a leg.

Oh, the girl in the picture!

You're Shutter...

Jake's friend.

Do you know Jake?

Sweetheart, everyone knows Jake.

I'll be back with your wardrobe

once your hair and
makeup are done.

Oh, okay.

Um...

Oh. Oh, don't worry.

I'm not done yet.

Oh.

Janice!

Hey... Jake.

What are you doing here?

Working.

Oh, I met that "Flower
Girl" friend of yours.

Yeah. How's she,
uh... How's she doing?

Oh, she's loving it.

Good. Good, I'm
glad to hear that.

Yeah, I gotta go,

but, uh, she should be done
soon if you stick around.

Sure.

- See you later, Janice.
- Mm-hmm!

Okay.

There she is, the star!

Well, what do you think?

I thought we were going
for real and natural.

Oh, no, come on.

You are, but in a new
and different way.

Richie, this is not
what I signed up for.

Oh, no, no, no.

I... I like it.

And trust me...

it gets better.

Now, come on, they
want you on set.

Richie, I'm so sorry.

Whoa, whoa. What's going on?

They need you on set right now.

I know. I know. It's
just... It's too much.

You're right.

Trust me,

I didn't know that
they would go so far.

So let's just get you
back in the chair...

No, no, no, no,
no. It isn't right.

The hair. The makeup. The
dress. It just... It isn't me.

Look, why don't I
talk to the director,

see what we can do?

Does that sound cool to you?

Richie, you're not
listening to me.

I don't wanna do this anymore.

Well, how do I fix the
problem? Work with me here.

- Please, listen to me!
- Hey, Beth!

I am listening to you.

What's happening?

Everything okay?

Oh, everything's cool.

We're just gonna get
back... Back in her chair...

Thank you, just
give us a minute.

- Are you all right?
- Mm-mm.

Okay, you wanna get out of here?

You don't have to do this.

Hey, uh, guys, we're a
little pressed for time.

Thank you. I appreciate it.

Let's get out of here.

Hey, Shutterbot!

You working this sh**t, too?

Shutterbot?

We gotta do that
coffee sometime.

You been holding out on me, man!

I'm not asking you again!

You're Shutterbot?

I can explain everything,
if you just...

you'll understand.

I understand.

You lied to me.

Beth, where are you going?

I'm going home!

And you lied to me, too!

Here, darling.

Oh, thank you.

Tough day?

The worst, actually.

You put yourself out
there today, darling.

You tried.

I'm proud of you for that.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

You know, the grass
isn't always greener.

And that's okay.

Even if it hurts?

Oh, one day,

you will look back
on this and laugh.

Wonder what the big deal was.

Yeah, I wish I hadn't
gotten swept away.

And that's okay, too.

Thanks, Aunt Dody. I love you.

You'll be okay.

All right.

Well, it looks like
it's back to the salmon.

Are you sure you're
gonna be okay?

Oh, I've been okay
for a while now.

It was just so wonderful
having you here,

I haven't wanted to let on.

Are you sure you
don't want to stay?

Yeah.

Yeah, I just wanna go
home where it's quiet,

no one's lying to me,

and I can be myself.

Well, I don't blame you.

And if anyone should
come looking for you?

Um...

Just tell them, "She
was here but she left."

That's all anyone needs to know.

Okay.

Goodbye, darling.

Bye.

Thank you for everything.

Take care.

Hi! Is Beth home?

No. Okay.

Um...

I've tried calling
and leaving messages.

Um, could you do me a favor

and please give
her these for me?

I left my number on the note.

If you could please
get her to call me

as soon she gets back,

I'd appreciate it.

Oh, dear Jacob.

She isn't coming back.

She went home.

Home?

Mm-hmm. Back to the
"Maria Elizabeth".

I asked you what
your intentions were

and you said that
they were honorable.

And I believed you.

But that wasn't
exactly true, was it?

I understand.

Believe me,

this thing was a big mistake.

But I couldn't help but see her.

Truly see her.

And to be honest,

I'm glad that I'm
not the only one.

She's not just a
girl in a picture.

I never thought
in a million years

that I'd be lucky enough
to fall in love with her.

I had high hopes for you, Jake.

But she trusted you,

and you betrayed her.

Goodbye, Mr. Myer.

So, um...

I was thinking,

maybe we could try
the narrows next time.

I heard another
skipper on the radio

talking about how he
was doing so well there.

We could set the nets
here, and then just...

drift with the tide.

What do you think?

Mm-hmm.

Maybe we could try over here.

Or maybe over here.

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

Or maybe we could just run
her aground on this island

and chop her up for firewood?

Mm. Mm-hmm.

♪ Somewhere the
streets are blue ♪

♪ Somewhere where
the crowds are few ♪

♪ Somewhere where no
one knows our name ♪

♪ Somewhere I can be with you ♪

♪ Together where
the air is new ♪

♪ Maybe we could
feel good again ♪

♪ Wind the windows down ♪

♪ Put on your favorite song ♪

♪ We'll escape this town ♪

♪ Find a place
where we belong ♪

♪ Somewhere on the avenue ♪

♪ We could rent a room for two ♪

♪ Just to lie and
listen to the rain ♪

♪ Wind the windows down ♪

♪ Put on your favorite song ♪

♪ We'll escape this town ♪

♪ Find a place where we belong ♪

Hey, Dad. Do you
have a second?

Sure, what's up?

I was just looking over
the charts from last week,

and I think we can
make a few adjustments.

Okay.

Hmm.

I... I used to know this girl.

Yeah.

She was always joking
around, always smiling.

Always sticking her
nose into things.

Including the roses.

I wonder whatever
happened to her?

She went away and
never came back.

Yeah?

Well, I'd sure like
to find her again.

You think maybe she
left her calling cod?

If she did, it
wasn't on porpoise.

You miss that boy, huh?

He used me, Dad.

He used me, and
then he lied to me.

Yeah, that may be...

but he also created
something beautiful...

and anyone who can
see you in this way...

the way that I've
always seen you...

can't be all bad.

It's good to be home, Dad.

It's "Captain Dad" to you.

Oh, right! Right.

- Get it right.
- Won't happen again.

- All right.
- All right, Captain Dad.

Let's have a look at these...

- Yeah.
- Charts.

Ohh...

Say what you will...

that boy has an eye for beauty.

Aunt Dody.

Hello, Jacob.

Please, won't you join me?

Absolutely.

It was most considerate of you
to meet me on such short notice.

Of course.

It sounded urgent.

Well, maybe not as
urgent as all that,

but it seems that I do
have something of yours.

This just came.

Look familiar?

How did she find this?

So you didn't send it?

No. No, it, uh...

this wasn't me.

So it was her.

Wow.

I guess when you want
something bad enough,

you just keep looking until,

eventually, you
manage to find it.

Jacob, this creates a
huge problem for me.

It does?

It most certainly does.

How exactly am I supposed
to get that to her?

Have you ever tried to have
something delivered to a boat?

Impossible.

You might as well try to
deliver it via flying fish.

So...

I was wondering if maybe...

you might be willing
to deliver it.

- You want me to do what?
- Deliver it.

In person. The
directions are there.

Might wanna bring
along your camera,

there's some beautiful
country up there.

What makes you think
that she'll even see me?

Well, I guess that all
depends on who shows up.

A sensitive young man
with an eye for beauty,

or a scandal-sniffing
Hollywood type

who's just in it
for a quick buck?

Thank you.

Good luck.

Candace, hi!

You barely caught me,
I'm just headed out.

Jake, something
wonderful's happened.

Oh, yeah?

How soon can you get here?

Not soon.

What do you mean?
You mean now?

I mean right now.

Why? What's up?

I can't say,

but someone important said,

"Get me the guy who
shot that photo."

So, you're the
infamous Shutterbot.

Jake. Jake Myer.

It's good to finally
meet you, Jake.

Thanks for coming by.

Yeah, of course.

Please, have a seat.

Sure. Anywhere?

I'm Vern Valene. Huge fan.

Always loved your work.

Now, you may not know it,

but you're a very important
guy around here these days.

I am?

That one issue

has generated more
online traffic

than anything we've published.

Ever.

And more traffic means
more advertising.

Ad placements are up by
a third this month alone.

Your "Flower Girl"

has been shared, linked,
pinned, liked, and dug

more times than
anything we've ever run.

Her name's Beth.

Right, Beth.

Anyway, here's the deal.

Based on the response,

we've decided to devote
an entire issue to you.

It's about time your talent gets
the recognition it deserves.

If only someone had
said something sooner.

Wow, a... a whole issue.

To me?

To your work.

Yeah, we'll pick a day.

Turn you loose. Let
you do your thing.

An entire issue
dedicated to Shutterbot.

Shutterbot's retired.

Then maybe you can do it as you.

Exactly.

You can do it as
whoever you want.

The important thing is

that you're the guy

that captured the shot
of this magnificent girl.

And that's what
people wanna see.

So, what do you say?

This is a huge opportunity.

Jake, this is everything
you've ever really wanted.

You're right. You're
absolutely right.

Then why did you put him off?

He wants you to
start right away.

What do I tell him?

Tell him I gotta
do something first.

I hurt somebody very special.

I need to make that right.

I hope you know
what you're doing.

Vern's offer isn't
gonna last forever.

I know.

Thank you, Candace.

I appreciate it a lot.

♪ I should've noticed sooner ♪

♪ I've been away for longer ♪

♪ But now the worst is over ♪

♪ I can begin to
make it better ♪

♪ Now all my time is for you ♪

Are you expecting someone?

No, why?

Looks like someone's
expecting you.

Impossible.

Nah.

Nothing's impossible these days.

Go on.

Go and show him how a
real sailor does it.

Where's your camera?

Packed away.

No one lurking up
there on the dock?

No. Just me.

What's in there?

I found a copy.

Yeah.

Apparently, my mother

wasn't the only one
who had one after all.

Did you come all the way out
here just to give me that?

It was Dody's idea.

She insisted.

She said if I didn't come,

that, uh, she'd have
to use a flying fish.

Mm.

Classic Dody.

Yeah.

You really didn't have to
go through all that trouble

to find that.

I know, but I wanted to.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

Please believe that.

I get that you believe that.

Would it help if, um,

I told you...

Hey, first mate!

You, uh...

You planning on snubbing
up that line anytime soon,

before we drift back out to sea?

What are you talking about, Dad?

She's secure.

Hey, you...

young man.

Yes, sir.

Be advised, distracting
a crew member

and interfering

with the safe operation
of a commercial vessel

is a serious crime.

Punishable by, uh...

dinner.

Aye, aye, captain.

I don't get it.

Why didn't you just tell me?

I wanted to.

I even tried to.

I was afraid

that if you knew
about Shutterbot,

that it would change everything.

And how long were you planning
on stringing me along for?

I guess until you
knew me well enough

that it wouldn't matter.

Jake, I knew you well enough
from the moment I saw you.

So...

how long you think
you can stay for?

At least until I
run out of film.

I got a lot of film.

Well, unfortunately, that
is not gonna take you long.

You can point your
camera in any direction

and see something beautiful.

I noticed that.

No, not me, the scenic beauty.

I noticed that, too.

It's good for me here.

It's not glamorous,
I know, but...

this is where I belong.

You're beautiful
wherever you are.

And wherever you are...

that's where I wanna be.

I don't know how it happened.

Somehow...

I managed to capture
all of you...

in that one photo.

Your courage.

Your kindness.

Your soul.

You made me want to
be an artist again,

just by being you.

Wow...

that's pretty sweet-talking
for a city slicker.

I was laying it on thick.

- Yeah.
- Too much?

No, I liked it.

You think you could learn
how to trust me again?

You know what they say?

They say, "Time and
tide wait for no man."

And if these past few weeks
have taught me anything,

it's that we really have no idea

what could possibly
happen tomorrow.

But...

being with you
makes me so excited

to find out what's
gonna happen next.

♪ I feel good when
I find a friend ♪

♪ And they let me in ♪

♪ I feel at home... ♪

I'd say that's a
pretty good start.

♪ ...I'm by the ocean ♪

♪ The breeze a-blowing ♪

♪ The stars a-glowing ♪

♪ Just in time I'm
thinking I'm home ♪

♪ Just in time I'm
thinking I'm home ♪

♪ I feel love ♪

♪ I watch the sunset
from my apartment... ♪

All right.

- Comfy?
- Yes.

Got your camera packed?

Of course.

All right.

♪ ...The place that born ♪

♪ Just in time I'm
thinking I'm home ♪

♪ The sun is shining
feeling like home ♪