Wish Swap, The (2025)

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[man] "Fate" is often viewed

as the predetermined events

that shape our lives.

"Coincidence"

is often referred to

as an occurrence

of random events

that achieve

the same outcome...

and whether

you believe in the universe

being preordained

or completely arbitrary,

sometimes,

all it takes

is a chance meeting

with the right person

at the right time,

for magic to truly happen.

Ain't no woman

should be this hard

But a hard-headed woman

is the one I love

Can't eat

Can't sleep

Or heal the hurt

But every single day

you make me wanna work

A whole lot harder...

Raymond! Casey Carter.

I just wanted to call

and wish you good luck

on your first day

tomorrow.

Gotta work

a whole lot harder, yeah

I won't stop for anyone

Well, I'll work overtime

-[cattle lowing]

- And I won't quit...

I'm so glad.

I hope you work there forever

and never need

my services again,

but if you have any friends

who are job-hunting, please

thank you!

All right, you three,

make sure

the girls are comfortable.

Peter, Boss needs you

to check on the calves

-before you wrap up.

-You got it.

And, Charlotte,

please remind everyone

of my number-one close-up rule.

Last to leave double-checks

that every gate is closed.

There it is!

Let's keep

the good critters inside

and the bad critters outside.

Well, if you need

anything at all,

you just let me know,

okay?

Good!

Okay.

It's actually my birthday.

I'm meeting my friend

at my favorite restaurant,

and I have arrived...

so, good luck tomorrow,

and we'll talk soon.

[Charlotte] We gotta go!

Hanks and I are gonna be late.

You guys, don't wait up!

Nobody call me that.

[Peter] Hey, Henry?

How come Charlotte gets invited

to your birthday dinner,

but we don't?

Because Charlotte is my niece,

and the rest of you

can't be trusted out in public,

even on a good day.

-All right.

-Let's get to work.



[chuckles]

Wow, look at this!

Look who finally arrives!

Why is it

that you're always punctual,

except your birthday?

Nice to see you, too, Mom.

He was even born late.

-[all chuckling]

-I think it's because

he doesn't like

being the center of attention,

but today it's only us.

At your favorite restaurant.

And no singing,

as promised, right?

Right?

- Happy

-Hey!

-Thank you. Thank you.

-I'm kidding, Mom. I'm kidding.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Thank you. Thank you.

But I don't know

what you all are talking about.

I've got 5:45.

[Mom] No, it

I could've sworn it was 5:30!

Mom, he changed the time

on the app on the way over.

-Oh!

-What?

Come here for a second.

I wanna show you

a little birthday surprise

for you, here

Okay.

[Mom]

Come on. We are old.

You can't do

that sort of thing to us.

I know.

-[laughter]

-Happy birthday.

What a guy.

What a guy.

Still holding the door.

I'm coming home...

-Hey

-Whoo...

Oh! It's your birthday.

It's your birthday, girl.

[squeals]

When did you get here?

Don't ask me those questions.

How dare you?

Let's go, come on! Whoo!

Excuse me. Sorry. Sorry.

-Sorry! Sorry.

-[laughter]



Come on!

Come on. Come on. Come on.

Come on.

And...

surprise!

Oh, my gosh!

Hi! [laughing]

Great to see you!

-Get this.

-Oh, my gosh, hi!

Wow, Jess!

Oh, thank you all

for being here.

How did you do this?

[Jess] Oh, come on, it's me!

Of course, I did this.

Oh, you need wine. Here.

Oh! Thank you.

Um, uh, can I get some more?

[women chuckling]

It's your birthday.



-Okay...

-Mm-hmm?

Oh, h*, h*! They're custom!

-Yes.

-[gasping]

Custom sticky notes?

You're welcome.

Oh, wow.

[Jess]

We know what you like!

-Oh.

-Speaking of that

You guys?

We have one more present

to give you.

This is from all of us.

Okay...

What am I looking at here?

Those are

any time, any place,

no questions asked

"help coupons,"

so we can help take

a little off your plate,

and you can have a little time

for yourself.

Wow. That

Thank you, guys.

She needs it, right?

-Oh...

-Oh.

Sorry.

-No problem.

-And...

happy birthday.

You too.

Henry.

Casey.

Ah.

Um...

if you need help

using up those coupons,

just let me know.

Oh, um,

you know, I think

it's a little early

for re-gifting.

Don't want to upset

my coworkers.

What do you do?

I'm an executive recruiter.

And you like it?

Helping people find better jobs

to improve their lives?

Yeah, it's all right.

[laughs]

How 'bout you?

How is the pay for lumberjacks

these days?

Not a lumberjack.

An L.L. Bean catalog model?

Had to turn them down.

Mm.

Farmer, actually.

Oh! Uh, does it

run in the family?

No.

No, although they did

take me to a petting farm

when I was four and...

I didn't wanna leave.

Still don't.

Where's your farm?

Not mine.

I manage

Eagle Canyon Dairy Farm,

over on Route 8.

Oh! Uh, by that ice-cream spot?

Hancock's?

Do you like it?

The ice cream?

No! Your job.

It pays the bills.

Sounds like you love it.

What I would love

is to have my own farm.

A place like this,

with a focus on quality

and community...

although, at my place,

we might name the chickens.

Well...

if you ever need help

landing a new job...

or maybe

naming some chickens...

...give me a call.

I will.

It's nothing.

Okay.

Oh! Oh, guys. Guys.

-Ooh...

-Look what's coming!

Oh!

[applause]

Wow. Whoa.

Uh... did we get a cake?

[sighs] Simon?

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Don't look at me.

I told Charlotte to do it.

No, remember I wanted

the pink-glitter princess one,

and you said no?

Yup. That's true.

That tracks.

That's on me.

I'm sure

I would've loved it.

Hi! Sorry to interrupt.

Um, there's no way we're gonna

finish all of this cake,

and since we're birthday twins,

do you wanna share?

Uh, as long as

there's no singing for me.

[chuckling]

Okay, but wait a minute.

You two have to blow out

the candles together.

[group] Yeah!

Cake. You're welcome.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

No, you have

to close your eyes

and make a wish

that's the rule.

Okay.

It's the rule.

[chuckles]





[diners applauding]

[laughing]

[whispers]

What is happening?



Thank you.

What'd you wish for?

I can't tell you,

or it won't come true.

You believe

in that kind of stuff?

I don't notbelieve it.

What did you wish for?

I guess I can't tell you,

either.

[laughs]

[phone rings]

I'm sorry.

I... I should take this.

Sure.

[hushed]

So? What's the scoop?

Nothing.

[Jess]

Didn't he say he's a farmer?

Yes.

Moo, moo.

[both laughing]

He's so cute.

Oh, he's coming.

Everything okay?

Yeah. Yeah.

Except I just got

this weird spam call,

except the person knew my name,

and that it was my birthday

somebody from a TV show.

A TV show?

Dance Your Heart Out.

Apparently,

it's some dance show.

[chuckles dubiously]

Are you... all right?

Henry, Dance Your Heart Out

isn't just "some dance show."

It's a ridiculously popular

TV show

that airs across the country.

It's like

Dancing with the Stars,

but with regular folks

instead of celebs.

Every season,

the show goes

to a different state

and finds new people

to compete,

and the contestants

get to pick their own partner

to dance

on the show with them.

On TV?

Yes! Live on TV.

I've always wanted to do it.

[gasping]

I could be your partner.

I mean,

if you don't have anyone.

Oh... I would never.

[laughs] Absolutely not.

But if you wanna

take my place,

you can have it.

No, I can't.

You'd have to invite me

to be your partner,

otherwise it'd be a scandal

juicier than

The Real Housewives.

Who?

Do you even own a TV?

Look, I didn't even go

to my high school prom.

This just feels like

one big opportunity

for a whole bunch of people

to laugh at me

for having two left feet.

No, the viewers

are actually really supportive,

and there's no live audience.

Great.

Then they'll support me

in saying "No."

[sighs]

Thanks for

the birthday cake, Casey.



[Jess] It is weird

that he got a call

from the show that you love.

It's weirder than that...

Wait.

Did you wish for that?

And he got it?

Wow. That is woo-woo.

Right? What are the odds?

Maybe it's not odds.

Maybe it's fate?

Maybe it's the universe.

Here. There's one last slice

of birthday cake just for you.

And don't believe

what the experts say

birthday cake

makes a fabulous breakfast.

Breakfast cake

is the most important cake

of the day.

Obviously.

[laughs] Thank you

for the lovely party.

-You're welcome.

-I love you.

Mm!

I love you, too.

Okay, I'll see you soon.

Okay.



[man on recording] Hello.

This is

a message for Casey Carter.

This is the office of

Estate Attorney David Davrow.

If possible,

please stop by our office

first thing in the morning.

There's a rather important

matter we need to discuss.

I have a great-aunt?

Hada great-aunt.

She was your grandmother's

younger half-sister,

on your late mother's side.

And you say

her name was Gladys?

I feel like

I would've remembered her.

The family dynamics

were complicated.

There were divorces,

and a large age gap between

your grandmother and Gladys.

They really had

no relationship.

She was also an only child

with no next-of-kin.

When did she pass?

Four months ago.

Her will was, uh,

very clear.

Her estate was to be left

to the closest living relative

we could find,

and that's you.

I just... I haven't

had any family in so long.

To find out that I did,

but I didn't even know her...

I know.

It's a lot to take in.

And now for the bad news

Super.

We had to use up

all Gladys's reserves

to pay for workers

to care for the animals

until we could

find her heir.

You're gonna have to take

possession of the property

immediately.

Animals?

What kind of place

did I inherit?

A farm?

Apparently!

How big is it?

I don't know. Big enough

that they had to hire people

that's "people,"

as in more than one person,

to manage it.

I have to find

another solution by tomorrow.

Honey, what're you gonna do?

You've never even

owned a goldfish,

never mind take care

of whatever animals

are on that farm.

Oh, no, no, no, no!

Those are work-related

help coupons,

not plowing the back-40.

No, the guy from last night.

-Henry.

-Okay?

He told me

he wanted a small farm.

[gasps]

I think this was his wish.

I gotta find him!

Okay.

This is so insanely crazy.

I gotta go!

I'll have to postpone

my meetings until tomorrow,

but I can do that

from the road.

[pointedly] Or...

ahem.



Ahem.

[perforation tears]

Will you please take

my meetings until I'm back?

I am so proud of you.

Is that a yes?

That is a yes. Go!

Thank you.



[indistinct exchange]



-Henry!

-Oh

Did you wish for a farm?

Uh...

what are you doing here?

Last night, you wished

you could own a small farm.

Didn't you?

I thought we weren't

telling each other our wishes?

Well, we are now.

I wished I could be

on Dance Your Heart Out.

Okay, if you're here to try

and convince me to do it,

the answer is still

"absolutely not."

-100%, actually.

-Okay, just slow down, please.

Just hear me out.

We blew out our candles

and made our wishes

at the exact same time, right?

Right.

And you immediately

got a phone call

telling you

that you got my wish

to be on the show, right?

Right.

So, this is the weird part.

It gets weirder?

At the party,

I missed a call at 7:10.

Check your phone.

What time

did your call come in?

7:10.

The exact same time!

Mine was from

a trust attorney.

It turns out I had an aunt

I didn't know about.

She passed,

and I inherited her estate.

Well, sorry for your loss,

and congratulations, I guess?

It's a farm, Henry!

I inherited a small farm,

like, three miles from here!

With animals,

and other agricultural... stuff.

Look, I know

how all of this sounds,

but our wishes

got swapped, Henry.

They came true,

but we got each other's.

That makes absolutely no sense.

Just go with me here.

There's one slice of cake left.

I'm thinking

if we make our wishes again...

...they'll reverse,

and we'll get the right wishes.

You realize

how crazy this sounds?

Yup.

All right. Light 'er up.

[clicking]

Close our eyes?

Eyes closed.

[blowing]



[phone chimes]



"Mr. MacMillan.

Please confirm

your participation

on Dance Your Heart Out

by end of day, today."

[Casey] It didn't work.

Okay, well...

first things first.

I now own a farm.

There's a team of people

that have been working there,

but their agreement

ends today, so...

I need someone

to take care of things

while I sort this out.

Well, good luck with that.

Henry,

you're literally

the only farmer I know.

I also already have a job.

But is it a job you love?

It's a job

that will be here

long after you figure out

whatever it is

you're doing here.

Plus, I live here.

Okay. How about this?

I hire you for a year,

guaranteed, part-time,

so, you can still work,

and live, here.

I'm listening.

You could run the farm

as you see fit.

Name the chickens,

if there are any,

and bank the extra money

to own your own farm someday.

My folks taught me

to be suspicious

of something

that sounds too good to be true.

Okay, I just need

one small thing in exchange.

I knew it!

No. No, no, no.

It's just one song.

A minute, tops!

I do not dance.

But you can learn!

And you'd get

to run your own farm.

I could help?

And nobody would need to know.

You wouldn't tell anybody?

I wouldn't tell anyone.

I mean, it is on TV,

but, uh, never mind. Heh!

If you make my wish come true,

I'll make yours come true.

Deal?

Okay. All right. Deal.

Now, let's go see this farm.

Sure. Uh, just, after

you respond to the dance show.

[humming]

Eh?

Perfect.

After you.



Okay...

well, I guess Great-Aunt Gladys

was pretty old.

She could've used

some of those coupons you got.

Look... if you wanna back out,

I'll totally understand.

Are you kidding?

It's perfect!

I can be over

every morning and evening,

before and after my regular job,

to take care of the critters,

and on my days off,

I'll do as much of

the other work as I can.

Really?

Could use some sprucing,

but I think

I can wrangle some help for us.

Welcome to farm life, Casey...

...and, uh, watch your step.

Oh!

Cripes!





So, where you been, cowboy?

At my...

other job.

Okay, it's no big deal.

Remember Casey

from my birthday dinner?

She inherited

a great little farm up the road,

and I've agreed to help her

with it,

part-time,

for a year or...

maybe a little longer,

if things go well.

Well, who's gonna help you out,

out there?

I mean, besides me.

Charlotte,

that's too much to ask.

Listen, Henny-Penny

Don't call me that.

When have you ever known me

to take "no" for an answer?

I'm in, too.

Mostly 'cause I hate

when you guys exclude me

from anything.



Welcome, everyone,

to this season

of Dance Your Heart Out.

I'm your host, Spencer,

and over the next few weeks,

we're gonna find out

which one of you couples

has the most soul

in those toes.

And after each couple

has done their dance,

the judges will

pass down their decisions,

which will be live

and televised.

Okay, I think that summarizes

all of the rules, so...

any questions?



All right. Let's move on

to the moment you've all

been dying to know

what dance will you be doing

in the first round?

Did he just

I'm sorry, what'd you just say?

And now, to help me

reveal our first dance,

put your hands together

for our incredible instructor

Coach Gloria!

-[applauding]

-Whoo!

Whoo!

Laying it on a little thick,

Spencer,

but I'll take it.

Don't... you...

worry, my dears.

I will whip you into shape

in no time.

We can't have you

embarrassing yourself

on national television

-Mm-mm.

-...Can we?

Mm-mm.

-[woman] No, Ma'am.

-[man] No, no, no, no.

[whispers] That felt like

it was directed right at me.

-Feels a little pointed.

-It's not.

[Spencer chuckles]

And, for our first dance

...the Waltz!

[applauding]

So, like every season

on Dance Your Heart Out,

we start with all six couples,

and after the first round,

two couples will be eliminated.

Excuse me.

Spencer, was it?

Yes.

Uh... new here.

"First round"

how many rounds

are there, exactly?

There are, in fact,

three rounds.

Ahem.

Three? Three rounds?

Yeah, you left that part out.

Excuse me.

...And, after each round,

two couples will be eliminated,

culminating in just

two couples in...

the finals,

competing head to head.

Sorry. We'll be right back.

[snaps] Henry!

[Henry] No.

-Henry!

-Stop following me!

You bamboozled me, Casey.

-Hey!

-No.

Hey, where are you going?

Three dances?

Henry!

Three different rounds?

-Henry!

-What?

We're not advancing.

Did you see

those other couples?

Most of them

are in matching outfits!

They probably stretched

for an hour before we got here.

We're not advancing.

It doesn't matter.

Can we please just go in there

and have some fun?

Or...

I could go to Target and get us

some matching leggings first?



Fine.

-Thank you.

-You're welcome

but you did know

there were three rounds.

-I did not.

-You did.



It's a simple waltz, Henry.

Let's pretend

I don't know what that means.

Apparently,

I don't have to pretend.

Ready, and...

Ahem.

One, two, three.

One, two... three.

Go slow...ly.

And, okay, back, two, thr

All right, let me.

It's okay.

Henry, just try again.

[Gloria] All right. Fine.

Ready?

Back, two, three.

Forward, two, thr

other foot forward.

Henry, just listen to the music.

Feel more and think less.

I am feeling it.

I'm feeling like I should

be anywhere else in the world.

I think

that's an inside thought.

It was not.

Ready.

-And...

-[exhaling]

...One, two, three.

Back, two, three.

Left, two, thr

The other left.

Other

Other left!

Henry... your leftfoot.

That is my left foot.

[Gloria] Other left!

Casey, wait up!

Wait, why are we

going to the bakery?

Because I have to figure out

how this happened.

Right, and how is going

to the bakery gonna do that?

That's where

my birthday cake came from,

and my birthday cake

is ground zero

for this whole thing.

So, I'm thinking, if I can

just talk to the baker

and see if he did something

magical to the cake, maybe

Casey, just...

stop for a second, okay?

Just slow down

and really think about

what you're saying.

No.

Casey!

I just can't figure out

if this whole thing

actually is magic

why would the universe

swap my wish

with someone that can't dance?

I honestly don't know,

but what I do know

is that it's not

the cake's fault.

Look, you know I believe

in the stars aligning

and all of that,

but I don't think

you're gonna find

the answers

that you're looking for

by interrogating

some poor baker.

[laughs]

I think you just need

to see this through,

and trust the journey.

You're right.

I know.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

And if we don't figure it out,

we will come back here

and we will

interrogate that baker.

Deal.

[laughing] Okay, good.

Can we go to work, please?

-Please?

-Yes.

Thank you.

[Casey] You did want

a cookie, though.

About time

you slackers showed up.

[Charlotte]

Casey, we love the farm!

Thank you for giving

the frequently-disagreeable Hank

this opportunity.

Stop calling me that.

Well, you are

frequently disagreeable.

That may be,

but it doesn't mean

I like being called "Hank,"

or "Hen,"

or any of the other names

she calls me.

I'm Peter. Nice to meet you.

You too.

Okay, Henry,

where do you want us?

Uh, start with the dairy cows.

Charlotte, see if you can

rig up a scratching post

for them

in the pasture.

There should be some old brushes

we can re-purpose.

On it.

Changed your clothes?

Yeah, you know,

I had them lying around.

[snap]

So...

where do you want me?

Casey, you don't

have to do this.

I know. Where do you want me?

This way.



All right.

[gate thuds]

Why don't we start

with the chickens?

All right.

[clucking]

After you take the eggs,

you bring 'em

to the refrigerator bay...

but, first,

let the girls out in the yard,

and scatter

some feed for 'em, okay?

Okay.

Wait...

how do I get the eggs

from under the chickens?

"Feel more... think less."

Tch. Nice.

Okay, ladies.

This is gonna be

a little invasive.

-[hens clucking]

-I know, I know... heh.

Listen.

Have you ever heard of a hen

named "Chicken Little"?

She was sweet,

but a little dramatic...

not unlike you.

So...

one day,

an acorn

dropped right on her head

[chuckles]

Got it!

[farmer video

plays indistinctly]

[farmer] ...I like to clean off

her bag and her teats

so we don't get

any contaminates in the milk.

You know, one thing that is

really helpful with her,

is that she's used

to being milked,

so she's gonna

stand real still

-Whatcha doin'?

-...And be gentle.

Uh, nothing. Ahem.

You ever milked a cow before?

No, but I've seen it

done before.

Oh, yeah?

Where?

The Amish reality show.

A bucket and stool

will do in a pinch,

but over at Eagle Canyon...

we've got

state-of-the-art technology

and an automated milking parlor.

Well, out here, we don't have

an automated milking parlor.

Like I said...

this'll do in a pinch.

Besides, it wouldn't k*ll you

to ask for a little help.

Come on.

I'll show you how it's done.

You want to get your thumb

and forefinger

as high as possible...

and gently squeeze

the remaining fingers,

top to bottom, always down...

never up.

Got it. My turn.

Yeah?

All right.

[stool scrapes floor]

[milk hitting pail]

[laughs]

I'm doing it!

[laughs] Yeah, you are.

Not bad for your first time.

Can we drink it?

-Absolutely not.

-How come?

Because we didn't bother

with pesky things

like disinfectant

or cleaning equipment.

Are you taking a tone with me

over cow hygiene?

No tone taken here.

[laughs]

Here. Like... that.

[thump]

Thanks for your hard work

today, Charlotte.

It's the least I can do.

And you sure

you don't need a ride back?

Peter's gonna take me.

Sure. Hop in.

Thanks. Also,

can you run me into town

to pick up a few things?

Uh, I don't know.

I mean, I can still go

with my uncle.

No, no!

I'll give you a ride.

[Charlotte]

We did so much today.

[engine rumbles]

[chugging]

Wow, this is beautiful.

Magic hour on the farm.

Chores are done for the day,

everyone's cared for,

and gates are locked

for the night.

And then you get up

and do it all over again.

Just like your job.

I guess so.

But... around here,

it's about community.

You can't do it all

by yourself.

[chuckles]

Can I...

tell you a little story?

Sure.

All right, bear with me.

A young farmhand

applied for a job

with a grumpy old farmer

who didn't want any help,

but his wife

liked the young man,

so she forced her husband

to hire him anyway.

Sometime later,

the farmer and his wife wake up

to a violent storm.

He shoots out of bed

to make sure

everything's secure,

only to discover

that the windows are latched,

the tools and tractors

were safely stowed,

and all the animals

were calm in the barn

with plenty of feed.

It was in that moment

the farmer understood

the importance

of leaning on others.

He learned to trust.

Exactly.

So...

hypothetically,

if there was a...

person who was being

asked by her coworkers

to delegate and trust

a little more,

said person might do better

if they learned to ask for help

once in a while.

Well, if I meet a person

like that

Mm-hmm?

...I will make sure

to let them know.

Perfect.

Growing up...

it was just me and my mom,

and she worked all the time...

...so I was alone a lot,

and I got pretty good

at being self-sufficient.

Guess I also got pretty bad

at asking for help.

[chuckles]

Where's your mom now?

She passed

right when I started college.

All those years,

I only thought I was alone...

...then I found out

what being alone

really feels like.

Trusting people after that

just got tougher, you know?



Well...

this waltz isn't

going to rehearse itself.

You ready?

All right, but first,

can I tell you a secret?

Okay.

I am not a good dancer.

[laughs]

No, Mr. MacMillan,

you are not...

but you're a hard worker,

and dedicated,

and you know

how to trust yourself,

so...

I'm thinking,

you close your eyes.

Come on, close 'em!

Oh, man...

What?

Why do guys always

get the nicest eyelashes?

I promise,

I'm grateful for them every day.

[laughs]

Okay, seriously.

Keep them closed

and just do one thing

trust yourself.

Wait, wait, wait!

Uh, you're gonna

keep yours open, though, right?

Because if we dance

off the back of this truck...

Okay, revised instructions.

Trust yourself

and trust me.



Just relax.

No one's watching.



[competition waltz plays]





Casey Carter

and Henry MacMillan...

Hi, Spencer!

So, Casey, I heard

you're a corporate recruiter?

That's right.

And Henry...

you're a farmer?

A real farmer?

Yeah.

I've got the overalls

and everything.

[Spencer chortles]

And so, why did you two

decide to dance together?

Uh...

w-we were celebrating

our birthdays

at the same restaurant

when Henry got the call,

so I agreed to help him

learn how to dance if he

...Agreed to teach her

how to milk a cow.

At which

I am an "udder" failure.

See what I have to deal with?

[laughs]

Cute couple.

So, Henry...

what are you hoping for?

Just for this nightmare

to be over, Spencer.

[laughs]

We got a real comedian

here today!

Oh, and it looks like

the judges have reached

their final decision.

[velcro rips]

Hmm...

I don't normally agree

with the judges,

but, this time,

the decision is unanimous

across the board.

Advancing

to the next round is...

Team One!

Next, we have...

Team... Three!

Team Four!



And, last but not least,

Team...

Six!



[Casey laughs]

That's right, Henry

looks like

you'll be coming back next week,

where our four

remaining couples

will be competing in...



[dance chips clattering]

[drum rolling]

...Swing dancing!



[dryly] Great!



[water spraying]



[Charlotte and Peter laughing]

[water splashing]



[laughing]

[shrieking]

Hey, back to work.



Okay, just click the link

to upload your resume.

Great! I look forward

to working with you.

Oh, bless.

So, tell me everything.

That was my second new client

this morning.

I should've

gone on TV years ago!

And it has me inspired

to want to help my clients

more long-term.

I'm actually putting together

a presentation.

Casey!

Did you think

I meant "work-related"?

Okay, fine, but I have to be

at a meeting in five minutes.

So, rapid-fire. Go.

Okay. How was Spencer?

He's a little into himself,

but not nearly as much

as I thought.

Oh. What are

the other couples like?

Honestly, really nice.

They're kinda treating us

like the underdogs.

Aw!

Do you get to keep that dress?

-I wish.

-Has Henry kissed you yet?

What? No!

Oh, come on.

I've seen you two on TV.

It's called performing, Jess.

Mm, mm-mm.

Sorry, I don't buy it.

Okay, well, buy it or not,

this is all temporary.

I don't even have time

to think about anything else.

Between work and the farm

and dance rehearsals every day,

I am exhausted.

Mm-hmm.

But I am kind of excited to be

doing something for myself

for once.

Oh, I'm excited for you, too.

-Thank you.

-I still think he's into you.

Okay.

Because there is no story

that can't be told

as a love story

which is from Billy Crystal.

That was Billy Wilder!

Billy Wilder said that, too!

Their They

Both of them said it.

I-I know they did.



Did you guys drop a truck

on the Wicked Witch of the Farm?

Good one.

I mean, I'm just here

to tease him,

because there's no way

he's getting this thing started.

As much as it kills me,

she might be right.

Try it now!

[starter chugs, fails to fire]

[engine sputters and stalls]

[mock announcing]

That was attempt number 132.

Will Uncle Hennifer

go for 133?

Don't count him out yet,

Charlotte!

That is one

determined farmer down there.

[laughing]

None of this... is helping!

Okay, try it one more time!

[ignition turns,

engine rumbles to life]

All right!

All right, shut 'er down.

[shuts engine off]

I am impressed!

Is there anything

you can't do?

Just swing dance.

See? Just because

something's old

doesn't mean

it's not still useful.

I don't think he's talking

about my truck anymore.

No, this birthday

really affected him.

[giggling]

So, I got something

for you guys.



It's in the office.

With everyone coming and going,

I thought it would be smart

to have a check-off board.

So, if you do something,

you just initial in the box.

That way, if we're not here

at the same time,

we know

who has done what.

That's actually

a brilliant idea.

Of course, it is.

A woman thought of it.

[sighs]



[goats bleating]

Oh!

Okay, okay.

Hold on!

[bleating]

Ah... ah... ah!

[panics and chuckles]

[bleating persists]



[Casey] Henry!

Help!



Okay.

[whimpers and yelps]

For the record,

I did ask for help.

That was after

you got into trouble.

Baby steps.

You're still gonna make me

swing dance tonight, aren't you?

Sure am.

[phone ringing]

Uh...

hold on.

Hello?

Yeah.

Uh...

uh-huh.

What's going on?

Do you know

the comedian George Grant?

Sure.

That was him.

He saw us

on Dance Your Heart Out,

and thought our "schtick" was,

and I quote,

"Hilarious."

And it gets weirder

he's in town for a few days

and his opening act canceled,

and he asked

if we would open for him,

which I told him,

we'd never do, but...

[words catch]

Casey?

I am so sorry.

You did this?

Casey, how many wishes

did you make that night?

I make a list

every year on my birthday.

Of resolutions?

No, a list of things

I want to accomplish that year,

and I put them in a little file

on my computer desktop

to remind me

every day to do them.

Like a bucket list?

No, a birthday list.

Three things.

Every year.

So, technically,

getting on Dance Your Heart Out

wasn't your wish.

Your wish

was for your bucket list

"Birthday list."

...Birthday list,

to come true?

-Right.

-And dancing was just

-number one on that list?

-Correct.

And why didn't you mention

the other two?

Because I only made one wish

to "do my birthday list."

And stand-up comedy

...Is the second thing

on the list.

But, seriously, I was thinking

some open-mic night!

Well, I'm off the hook.

I only made a deal to dance.

Well, technically,

you made a deal

to make my wish come true.

Remember?

No. No, I do not remember.

I do,

because I specifically

worded it that way.

So you pulled a fast one?

Casey, why does it

have to be stand-up comedy?

Why couldn't you wish

for something fun?

It's going to be so much fun!

Especially because

we get to do it together.

Trust me.

-Trust you?

-Come on, we're funny!

We can do this.

Come on.

And it'll give you something

to tell your grandkids about,

other than stories about

the time the well-pump exploded.

Well-pumps don't explode.

They do if you don't know

what you're doing.

Okay, what's wish number three?

Number three?

Oh, on my list?

Uh, don't worry about that.

Why not?

Because number three

has nothing to do with you.

You can't do it.

Casey, I don't want

to do stand-up comedy.

What if I sweetened the pot?

With what?

What if...

What What if...

I gave you half-ownership

of the farm,

and you could

live in the farmhouse for free?

And, that way,

you could quit your other job,

and just be here full-time.

-No.

-Why not?

Because at some point,

the third thing on your list

is gonna come up,

and I'm not gonna wanna do it,

and you're gonna get mad

and kick me out.

There!

Poof! You are officially

released from number three,

and I guarantee,

you can live on this farm

for free for two years,

even if I get mad at you,

which, let's face it,

is fairly likely.

[grumbly sigh]

[clattering]

[thud]

Where are you going?

To get my stuff...

and quit.

[truck door shuts]

[engine turns over]

[swing music plays]



Come on, Gloria.

How about that?

You're not as hopeless

as I thought.

[Casey laughs]

I will take that as a success.

Don't let success

go to your head.

And don't let a failure

go to your heart, am I right?

Thank you, Gloria!

[laughs] She loves me.

[laughing giddily]

-Again?

-Again.

[swing music plays on video]



What are you doing?

-Uh... nothing.

-[shuts video off]

Was that a swing-dance video?

No.

I'm sorry.

Do you need something?

I could use your help.

Well, I could be

proud of you for asking.

Can it!

There is a mutant rat

in the chicken coop.

He's hissing at me

and I'm scared

he's gonna jump on my face.

Please help!



Casey.

That is an opossum,

not a rat,

and it's more likely

to eat all the eggs in the coop

than do any face-jumping.

I'm getting a broom.

But face-jumping

is still on the table, isn't it?

[Henry] No.



[gate thuds shut]

Hey!

Hey.

So, listen...

uh, we've been

working pretty hard,

and it got me thinking

it might be time

to reward ourselves...

with some fun.

Work-life balance

big fan.

So... what do you have in mind?

Uh...

Photographs

don't go far enough

Rose-tinted glasses

make fools of us

Looking back

Way too long ago

to see it clearly now...

Here you go.

Oh, thank you, Casey!

Mac is not giving up

his Grill Master title easily.

Oh.

I'm sure Henry

is taking all of his advice

with an open heart

and a willingness to compromise.

[both laughing]

Okay... maybe not!

[laughing]

Henry's never been good

at giving up control.

I get that.

But he does seem

to value your opinion.

[scoffs] Sometimes!

So... where's your family?

Do they live nearby?

Um, no family.

It's just me, now.

Well, then you're welcome

to join us anytime.

All right, come help me get

those salads from the fridge.



Hey, you busy?

Cool. So, listen.

Do you know if Charlotte

is, you know, seeing anyone?

Or would like

to go out, maybe,

with-with me, I mean?

Maybe you should

write her a note.

I can pass it to her

in gym class.

She can circle

"Yes," "No," or "Maybe."

[laughs]

I should probably ask her, huh?

Yeah.

[laughing]

You know, you could do

some asking yourself.



Okay, no!

But seriously, okay?

Lasso? That's cowboy stuff.

That's not farmer stuff.

Is that what they do?

Are you sure about that?

Well...

I don't know.

Throwing a lasso isn't easy.

I've never heard him

talk about it.

Me neither!

That's because

a bull doesn't need

to claim its turf

with a roar, Pops.

But a bull doesn't roar,

does it?

You know what I mean

and besides,

you've never

seen me do any farming!

That's not true.

Remember that year

you dug up all my flowers

to plant tomatoes and corn?

Hmm?

On the other hand,

we never knew

he could waltz either.

[overlapping] Ooh!

Okay, guys. Guys!

We're getting sidetracked here.

Let's get back

to the question at hand.

Now...

do we think Henry can lasso?

Or...

is he making things up again?

Let's see a show of hands.

-I vote "no," he cannot.

-One no.

He's my son.

He can do anything.

-[Simon] One-one.

-[Charlotte] Definitive.

Jess?

Oh, no. I'm staying neutral.

I'm like Switzerland.

[laughing]

Smart girl. Casey?

I'm voting "yes,"

because Henry runs modest,

so if he says

he can do something,

I believe him.

Okay.

Well, I'm a no,

so, that makes it two-two.

[laughing]

So, now, the only way

to break the tie, I guess...

is to see it, brother.

Yes!

Come on, cowboy.

All right.

Yes. Yes!

-[all cheering]

-Go, Henry!

There's magic in the air.

-Come on, Henry! Come on!

-All right.

Come on, Henry.

You can do it.

-Okay.

-All right.

Ow!

[laughing]

Yeah!

[all cheering and laughing]

Not bad for a dancer.

Thank you.



Follow your heart

To Venus or Mars

Why don't ya?

Take your planes, trains

and cars

To somewhere

the past can't haunt ya

Don't be afraid

to carry the weight

You know that I will wait

So, follow your heart

to Venus or Mars

Why don't ya?



If the world starts

to feel lonely

You know

turning back is

Easy



Just come home



Come home

Be serious!

I am being serious.

We cannot name the farm

"Udder Delight".

Oh, what about something

with "Meadows" in it?

Kinda sappy for a farm.

Sounds like

a retirement home...

for cows!

[laughing]

[distant howling]

Just coyotes,

and a reminder it's time

for my nightly rounds.

"Nightly rounds"?

Last thing I do every night.

Make sure

the good critters are inside...

and the bad critters

are outside.

You can come with,

or stay here

with the coyotes.

I'll come with.



They seem like

a good audience, right?

[Henry] Yeah, except

I am not qualified

to judge the demeanor of a mob.

Uh, first off,

it's an audience, not a mob

and we know our routine!

We got this.

Besides, even if we b*mb,

no one's gonna know.

No, it's not like

everybody out there

doesn't have

a phone in their pocket!

They don't, actually.

George Grant doesn't allow

recordings at his shows.

He's super-strict about it.

-What?

-I think it's so he can

test out new jokes.

Okay, okay. You're right.

It's fine.

I'm gonna be fine.

We're gonna be fine!

We're gonna be great.

I mean, what's the worst

that could happen?



...And that's how

we ended up here.

Henry, anything

you'd like to add?

Uh...

Like, maybe that joke

about bad first dates

that we rehearsed

a million times?

Mm-kay...

in case y'all hadn't noticed,

Henry has left us

[chuckling]

...And since our routine

requires two people with pulses,

I'm gonna have to do

a little off-roading here.

[whispering] Casey

Maybe we should

involve the audience.

Anyone have any questions?

Uh, yes,

you in the flowered top.

[woman's voice] My question

is for the man in the coma.

[laughter]

Bold move, but let's try.

Sir, what's the dumbest thing

you've ever done on a farm?

Um...

I'm guessing "agreeing

to do stand-up with Casey,"

but let's see how this unfolds.

[laughter]

Yeah...

that's absolutely right.

Oh, and/or,

the great goat escape of 2019.

"The great goat escape

of 2019"?

Uh, care to elaborate?

I... do not.

[crowd chuckling]

Are you the hero

of this story?

I am not.

Yeah, I'm gonna have to hear

these details later.

I'm taking that story

to my grave.

We'll see about that.

[laughter]

Okay, anyone else?

You, in the back.

What is

your favorite dance move?

Me?

Yeah, you.

Do y'all wanna see it?

Yes!

[cheering]

[crowd applauds]



Leaning on a wall,

watching other people dance.

[laughter]

That's it.

That's the move.

[laughter]

Oh, it looks like

that's our time.

-Aw!

-Ohh!

[Henry]

I know! I know, I know.

But you can catch us

live tomorrow night

on Dance Your Heart Out,

where we will attempt

to swing dance.

Uh, followed by

"ER Visit with Casey,"

after he faceplants me.

[laughter]

I'm not gonna drop her.

You say that

with the delusional confidence

of man who has already

dropped me multiple times.

[laughter]

Ladies and gentlemen,

please grab a drink

and a break,

and up next is,

everyone's favorite

George Grant!

[loud cheering and applause]

[laughing giddily]

Thank you

for doing that with me.

Thank you

for saving the day back there.

Did you know Charlotte, Peter,

and Jess were gonna be here?

I worked it out with them,

in case we needed

a little ice-breaker.

And you didn't think

you could maybe... tell me?

It's no big deal.

They came to support us,

and step in,

in case one of us needed it.

A wise man once told me

that having a community

of people around to help

is so important.

Okay, fair enough.

Also, I think

Charlotte and Peter

wanted to ask each other out,

but didn't know how,

so, presto

they're on a date.

So you are matchmaking now?

Let's call it...

"romantic recruiter."

[laughing]

So, listen...

you know I make

my birthday list every year.

Yeah?

But what you don't know

is that

this is the first year

I've done more than one item

on the list.

In fact...

most years,

I don't do any of them.

Really?

Well...

now, you've already done two.

I have.

Thanks to you.

And you've got

the whole rest of the year

to do the third thing

on your list,

which you are still

being very evasive about.

Number three remains firmly

in the land of "my business,"

which does not intersect

in the land of "your business"

at any point.

And you say that,

but I am still

waiting for a call

from Shark Encounters,

Incorporated.

There will be no phone call.

I promise.

[phone starts ringing]

[ringing]

Charlotte.

[relieved laughter]

Hold on. Hello?

Thank you!

Yes, thank you.

I love you, too.

Yeah, but...

don't call me that.

Okay.

All right.

Well, have fun.

Charlotte and Peter

are on their way

to Hancock's...

...on a date.

Can we do that, too,

sometime?

Um...

I mean, uh,

go get ice cream there?

I hear it's delicious.

Hancock's ice cream

will make you a better person.

[laughs]

[drum intro pops

as swing music rises]





[applauding]

[hushed] I didn't drop you.

[quietly] I still want

that goat story.



[Spencer] It truly

has been difficult tonight,

because these four teams

have been spectacular,

but, unfortunately,

two couples

do have to go home.

-[drum rolling]

-Advancing

to the finals

are...

you know, this reminds me

of that one time, last season

O-Okay! Okay.

[chortling jovially]

Advancing to the final round...

[drum rolling]

...is team Number Three.

Yes!

And the last couple

to head to the finals

is...

Team Number

Six!

[laughing]

Now, on to the final dance...

Hoo...ey!

It's one of my favorites.

The Tango!

[tango music rises]

We got this.

If you say so.

And we'll see ya next time

on Dance Your Heart Out!





In these days

of online job ads

and A.I. auto-responses,

it's important

we continue to evolve

to stay competitive.

My proposal

is we actually go back

to the basics

for a more hands-on approach.

No, not "hands-on."

"Personal touch"?

Ugh...

that sounds like a car wash.

[knocking on door]

Hey.

How's the presentation going?

I'm still trying

to find the best way

to convince

a few change-resistant people

that we have to try

new things.

Well, if anyone can,

you can.

That looks familiar.

My favorite place.

Right there in front

the infamous birthday list.

Sure is. Ahem.

You know, not knowing

is driving me crazy.

I know... but it still

doesn't concern you.

Fair enough.

[claps his thighs]

I should get

to cleaning some gutters

and leave you to work.

Sounds like a good time.

Always is.

[chuckles]

See you later?

Yeah.



[footsteps receding]



I can't look

at that presentation anymore.

I just spent

five minutes agonizing

about which version of

to, too, or two I should use.

[chuckles]

Well, you can

forget all that,

because it's time

"to" dance T-O

now that you're here, "too"

T-O-O

and... it takes "two"

T-W-O

-[plays tango track]

-...to tango.

[tango music swells

on barn speakers]



[Casey laughs]

[Henry]

The perfect end

to a long day of farming

and dancing.

And recruiting.

And recruiting!

How could I forget?

You were right about

Hancock's ice cream.

Told ya.

It is making me

a better person.

I thought of a name

for the farm, by the way.

What's that?

"Wishful Meadows."

It's perfect.

And if not, we could always

go back to my first idea

Poultry In Motion.

You're like

a walking dad joke.

Yeah, I should put that

on my resume.

You should!

Fortunately,

thanks to you and Aunt Gladys,

I won't be needing my resume

for a long, long time.

That's true.

Are you still

getting client calls

from everyone

who's seen you on TV?

Sure am.

My bosses are happy

about that part, at least.

But...?

...But they don't like me

working out here.

They want me available

all day, every day.

And I guess,

after we finish our tango,

I'll be going back to that.

I won't be out here

nearly as much.

It's just...

being out here every day

felt like...

...I was doing something

for myself, you know?

You brighten this place up.

Besides, you haven't even

named any of the chickens yet.

That's true...

and, clearly, you cannot be

trusted to do that without me.

[chuckles]

Ahem. You know...

I've been thinking

about starting my own business,

especially now that people

are calling and asking for me

not the company,

in general.

I think that's a great idea.

Yeah...

but I'm not like you.

You knew what you wanted

and you went after it.

I have a hard time...

Prioritizing your happiness?

[coyotes howling]

[chuckles] It's okay.

They can't hurt you.

You're safe.

They sound really close.

It's just coyotes

doin' coyote things.

You wanna

come on rounds with me?

I should really review

my presentation one more time,

and get home,

but I'll see you

at dance rehearsals.

Yeah.

Hey, Casey...

text me

when you're home safe?

Deal.





Goodnight, ladies.

[coyote howls]















[rooster crows]

[crowing continues]



[phone ringing]

Hey.

[Jess] Hey! You missed

the meeting this morning.

Are you on your way

to dance rehearsal?

No, I overslept.

Oh.

Well, what's the status

on the presentation?

Do you want me to proof it?

Yes! Please.

Um, let me send that to you.



That's weird.

What?

Casey?

I'll call you back.

Hello?



[engine shuts off]



[Charlotte] Casey?



Good morning.

Hey.

Thanks for coming in early

to help.

You look nice this morning.

Anyway,

I'm still having trouble

with the-the head-whip

on the pivot turn.

[Gloria] Yup, I noticed.

You're turning your head

too slowly.

It's supposed

to end the sequence.

All right, let's do it.

[stomping up stairs]

[confused] Hey.

Right! I...

have someone I need to see

right now,

elsewhere.

What's going on?

Do you have

something to tell me?

No.

You snooped on my computer.

You just had to know,

didn't you?

Okay. Yes, but

I told you

the list wasn't your business,

but you looked anyway.

Casey

No, you invaded my privacy!

Okay, you're right.

And I'm sorry,

but I-I thought

that i-if I could just

get to know you

that little bit more

But I didn't want you to know!

Casey, all it said was that

you wanted to find love.

I don't understand

why that's such a bad thing.

It's not bad.

It's embarrassing.

It's been the third thing

on my list for years,

and it's never happened.

You know...

I actually started to believe

that all this swirling around us

really was magic,

and I thought, after we did

the first two things on my list,

that I thought maybe

this was the year

that I finally found...

[sobs]

Wishing for love

can't make it real.

Casey, come on.

We can talk this through!

The only thing through is us.

[gasps]

Goodbye, Henry.

Casey, come on!

Casey!

[keys clacking loudly]

[forceful typing continues]

Ahem.

Do you have a vendetta

against computers?

Just making a few final tweaks

to my presentation.

Okay.

So, you ready

for Dancetomorrow?

[clacking stops]



You wanna talk about it?

[sighs sadly]



Hey.

[concerned] Hey!

Uncle Henry.

Casey had

that exact face this morning.

What happened?

Did you guys have a fight?

[shuffles his feet]

What did you do?

[Jess] Yes, I-I would

be upset about that, too,

if I'm being honest.

Right? Snooping on my computer?

I can't believe he did that.

But...

pulling him

into your wish list,

and then refusing

to tell him the last one

I mean, that's old

closed-off-Casey kinda stuff

that you used to do

in every relationship.

I would probably snoop, too.

You're taking his side?

There are no sides!

Why does there

have to be sides?

All I see are

two strong, independent people

trying to navigate

a relationship,

and, sometimes...

getting it wrong.

[sighs]

Casey?

I love you.

You're my best friend,

and it has been so nice to see

the person that does everything

for everyone else

finally

make some time for herself.

Before you walk away

from all this,

I really want you

to ask yourself

is that what you want?

I don't know.

But I do know

that I have to finish

my presentation.

[keys begin clacking]

Okay.

Do you want any help?

[tersely] No, I got it.

[sadly]

That's what I thought.





[Henry, shakily]

And that's it it's over.

Why is it over?

Because she never

wants to see me again.

What?

You messed up

and you had a fight,

that's all

people fight.

And then, the person

who did wrong

in this case, very much you

apologizes,

and promises

to do better next time.

You don't take your ball

and go home

the first time

there's a problem.

What she said.

Look. What matters

is that Casey changed everything

the day she came into your life.

Wish one

you dance now.

You never did that before.

Wish two? You did stand-up

and don't forget,

she saved your bacon

on that stage.

And wish three?

Like it or not, Uncle Henna,

you fell in love,

and when you're in love,

you don't do anything

to risk losing that,

so go make this right.

But I don't know

how to do that

without putting myself

way, way out there.

Then put yourself

way, way out there.

Again, what she said.



That experience led me

to consider this paradigm shift

in the way

we approach recruiting.

I understand

that this is a different way

of thinking,

but this new philosophy

will help our clients find out

what they actually want,

instead of just helping them

find the next job.

[knocking on glass]

Henry?

What are you doing here?

I'm sorry to interrupt.

I won't take much of your time,

but, Casey...

...I need your help.

Henry

I messed up.

I overstepped

and I am so sorry,

but...

I know deep in my heart

that your third wish

has already come true,

because...

I have fallen

so deeply for you.

I love you, Casey Carter.

I love you, too.

And... if

you'll do me the honor

of dancing with me tonight,

I promise

to make

all your dreams come true,

forever and ever

and ever.



Um...

We would be on the air

in an hour.

Jess, will you

wrap things up for me?

Yeah, obviously.

Let's go.

-Yeah?

-Let's go!

-Okay! Yeah-ha-ha!

-[Casey laughing]



[giggling]

Well...

now that I'm in charge,

let's see a show of hands of who

wants to wrap this meeting up

so we can see Henry and Casey

dance on live television?

Oh, come on!

You know you want to.

Yes! Great!

Meeting adjourned.

Somebody, go get popcorn.

[tango music playing

on television]



[Spencer] Wow! Just gorgeous,

Couple Number Three!

Thank you.

[applause]



Um, so unfortunately,

it looks like

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!

We're sorry we're late.

We're sorry we're late.

Never mind.

Here they are!

[chortles]

Life on a farm!

-[chuckling]

-But we're here now

and ready to tango,

Spencer.

I've never seen him

do that face before.

[chuckling]

All righty, then!

Let's, uh,

let's see what ya got.

[whispers] I'm about to make

all your wishes come true.

You already have.

[tango track begins,

bold and romantic]



[Jess] Oh, she's going in!

Oh!







[crowd applauding]

[office cheering]

Yes! That is my girl!

[applause continues]

So...

what's next for Ms. Carter?

I am gonna start

my own business

where I can implement

all of my own ideas.

I like it.

Which means...

I'll be able to spend

more time out here.

I've realized

I just wanna spend time

with the things I love

Wishful Meadows

and...

being with you.

Well, that's great...

because this farm,

and this farmer,

love you right back.



You know...

now that I've done all

the things on my birthday list,

I have to figure out

what to wish for next year.



I'm coming home...

[man] Sometimes,

all it takes

is a chance meeting

with the right person

at the right time

for magic to truly happen.