Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act (2025)

[bunniefuu]

[music starts] Hey

Can't help but

feeling this way

Won't let the

moment go to waste

I take a breath and just say

All right

We make it better every

day the journey starts

Hello?

Good morning! This

is Evan James.

I was wondering if I could

speak to Ms. Adams-Champlain?

Uh, no Champlain

anymore, just Adams.

[Evan] Okay, Ms. Adams...

Actually, you know what?

Just Shari.

Okay, just Shari.

You know, I will call

you whatever you like

so long as the checks clear.

[Shari] Checks?

Sorry, hold on.

Okay... Hello?

[Evan] Still there?

- Jenna!

- Hello!

[Shari] Hey, Jenna,

are you close?

I'm at post A in terminal 3.

On no, that was today? Are

you at the airport now?

Yeah. Today. Now.

Me and all my worldly belongings

I just brought back from Zurich.

Wait. I thought Josh was

coming to pick you up.

That's what he said last

week at Sunday Supper.

And you believed him?

He just texted me.

He told me that you

were coming to get me.

Unbelievable.

Okay, hold on.

Let me get rid of this

person on the next line.

Hello?

Please don't hang up. I'm

calling from the Artists' Co-op.

[Shari] Sorry, I just

have my hands full.

I'm at the airport and every...

[Evan] The Artists'

Co-op Studio.

Your application,

it was approved.

What? Really?

[Evan] Really.

An artist had to leave for

a last minute residency.

So, the studio is

available tomorrow.

Thank you. Thank you thank you!

I will be there!

[Evan] Well then,

congratulations.

Can you drop off

your paperwork today?

I will text you all

the details, okay?

Okay, great! Bye.

Hello? Hello?

Hey, Jenna. I am back.

I'm going to patch Josh in.

Okay, you might get cut off.

I'm going in the elevator.

Go for Josh.

Why did you say that

I'm picking up Shari?

Hey Shari.

Okay, what's going on?

Jenna, that's what we decided.

You would pick up Shari.

- Who decided?

- Me and Shari.

Look, Jenna, Josh. Don't

even worry about it.

I lugged this stuff all

the way from Europe.

I can manage to

get it to Angie's.

Wait! Wait wait wait wait

wait! You're here now?

She's at the airport now, Josh!

She just came back from bringing

home all her worldly belongings.

It's fine, okay.

Trust me, this luggage

is nothing compared to

the relationship baggage

that I just dealt with, so.

[Josh] You should not

be doing this alone.

I am so sorry, I can't

come and pick you up.

Jenna, can you make it work?

I'm in Washington!

Okay. I love you guys. I'm

just going to take a cab.

Okay? Well, maybe two.

Oh! Someone's on the next line.

Hey, Kiki! Josh and Jenna

are on the next line.

Let me put you through, okay.

Shari, okay, so how was

it packing all your stuff

from Europe and was it

awful seeing David again,

or was it kind of like closure?

You know what guys?

I'm just going to call

you from the cab because

I am dying to get to Angie's.

I'm so sorry.

How are you not in

Jenna's car yet?

- Jenna forgot.

- Josh forgot.

Well, I didn't forget.

But the food truck

is still hooked up

and they won't let me park

it in the park and fly.

You guys are impossible!

Well they are. I am

actually possible.

- K, love ya!

- See ya soon.

Byeeee!

Love you too. Bye.

Wow! What?

Guys...

How could we forget

to pick you up?

You're our favorite

globetrotting sister.

Especially when you're moving

back from your ex's house

halfway around the world.

No one should

shoulder that alone.

[Josh] You got a

lot of bags there.

Did you just took the

whole luggage carousel?

[Shari laughs]

Believe it or not,

I actually got rid of a lot

of things before I came.

At least you'll have more than

four pairs of pants to wear.

I am borrowing those shoes!

Oh you guys...

[welcoming words and hugs]

How did you end up with

so much stuff over there?

I thought the diplomatic

corps was meant to

move everything back for you.

Yeah, it was sort of my fault.

I think I thought that by

leaving all this stuff with

David it meant that we were

going to reconcile one day.

You know, I really thought

that when I got over there

things were going to

be different with him

and we were going to patch

up our marriage and...

And now?

And now it is over for sure.

Humiliating.

Well you can stay here

as long as you want.

We will help you unpack and

sort through all your baggage.

And luggage.

[they chuckle]

Thank you, but, um,

I actually already got

approved for a new apartment.

I'm going to be staying in

the Artists' Co-op building.

Fantastic!

Well, before you leave we

will still have time to dig

that new garden bed.

I get my keys tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

I know.

Rory was just starting to

like having you around.

What am I doing now?

Ah, nothing you.

I need one of these.

So, for sure I'm good here?

You are good here.

A little table

setting would be nice.

Pizza will be here in a bit.

Pizza?

Yes!

[Shari] I gotta swing

by the Artists' Co-op

but I'll be back

in time for pizza.

I heard pizza!

[Josh chants]

We're having pizza!

We're having pizza!

We're having pizza!

This is what I needed. This

right here, right here.

This is what I missed.

This is what I needed.

I needed this.

[knocking]

Hello?

Hello?

I guess it's just me.

Here we go.

Home sweet home.

[sizzling and popping]

Ah!

Oh, that is not a great start.

Well, at least I have

one spark in my life.

[Evan] Hello.

Hey!

Hi!

Oh, I have paperwork that

I was supposed to drop off.

They told me to come

by, take a look around.

I hope it's okay?

Yeah.

I'm Shari, by the way.

Evan.

Nice to meet you.

Um, welcome to the

building, Ms. Adams.

Shari. Just Shari.

Sorry about the mood lighting.

It's just a reality of working

in one of these

historic buildings.

They require a lot

of maintenance.

It's worth it, though. Right?

It's beautiful. Who

wouldn't want to live here?

[Evan] Yeah, well,

you'd be surprised.

A lot of people want these

old buildings torn down.

But there's so much

history and life

and inspiration in these walls.

All you really need to

know is your way around

one of these breaker boxes.

And a hammer and a wrench.

And I have you for that?

[breaker snaps]

[Evan] Ah, there you go.

Easy enough. Just

a blown breaker.

You know, when they hire such a

handsome handyman to, you know,

take care of things, it says

a lot about the building

and the owners.

Thank you!

I think so too.

The paperwork.

Can I just leave this with you?

Yeah. I'll have the

keys for you tomorrow.

Okay.

So, same time, same place?

Same time. Same place.

Okay.

Bye.

You have a good one.

Yup.

Nothing like great pizza!

Actually, this is

from a new place.

Rory, what do you think?

I'm not sure. I think I need

about seven more slices.

That's a good call.

That good, huh?

This good!

Okay, great.

Well, I have never met a

pizza that I don't like, so.

How was school this week, Rory?

It was good.

Josh says if I keep growing I

could do high jump next year.

Hmm. High jump?

That's a thing?

Oh, it's a thing.

It's a big thing.

We'll have you come

to a few practices.

I think you'll pick

it up pretty fast.

Yeah, he will for sure.

Kiki, want to share your news?

Yeah, um, well, I'm glad

you liked the pizza guys,

because I just spent

my whole savings on it.

[Jenna] Your whole savings!

What's in it?

Oh, no no no.

I bought a pizza oven

for the food truck.

Wow!

Oh, that's great!

Congratulations.

So, this is your pizza?

Yeah.

- It was amazing.

- It's so good!

Please tell me you

banned any pizza with

just vegetables on it.

Okay. Despite what

you may think,

human beings need some form

of vegetable in their diet.

This is true. We do.

They do go nicely

with meat though.

Exactly my point.

Boom!

Shari, do you want to

share your news next?

Yes.

Um, actually, I just got

approved for my own apartment.

So I'm going to be moving into

the Artists' Co-op building.

- Wow!

- That's awesome.

- That's great.

- Thank you.

And, ah, I know it's been a

rough couple of months for me,

so I want you guys to know I

appreciate your support so much.

Okay.

[Angie] Let's raise our glasses.

New chapter!

Cheers!

I think this calls

for some ice cream!

What do you think?

You think everything

calls for ice cream!

- It does.

- I want strawberry!

Oh, yes! Save some for me.

I'll take Rory's too.

What?

He just told me he doesn't

like ice cream anymore.

It's okay, Rory.

You can have mine.

[laughter]

[soft music begins]

[song "I'll Take Care of You"]

There were times I

couldn't fall asleep

without you sitting near



In those moments I

thought loneliness

was all that I could feel



I couldn't see

it at the time

but you always

pulled me through



You took care of me

I'll take care of you



When you were kids, the others

would busy themselves with TV,

and video games and sports,

and I'd find you

here, all cozied up.

Creature comforts, I guess.

And your artwork is really cool.

You have great taste.

Well, eclectic

taste, but thank you.

Each piece emotionally moves me.

Yeah, exactly.

They all speak to me.

You know, that's what good

art is supposed to do.

At least that's what my

college professor told me.

Wow, art college.

It feels like a lifetime ago.

I just remember feeling

so free to create.

But now...

No, that's still in you.

Sometimes life gets so busy,

we don't get to put

our spirits first.

Yeah, exactly.

Thank you...

For taking me in when

my life fell apart.

Again.

My door is always open.

It's kind of a core

commitment for a foster mom.

But you go above and

beyond, all the time.

You shaped us.

My love for art,

that's because of you.

Because you saw that in me.

You saw the problems coming

in my marriage, didn't you?

Yes.

But I kept that to myself.

Some things have to

be lived through.

Well, you were right.

And now here I am,

right where I started.

You know, Eddie and I

built this house together

and when he died I

couldn't imagine going on.

But then my life opened

up and got bigger.

And filled with more love than

I ever could have dreamed.

[sobbing] See?

You're the perfect example

that nobody needs a partner

to have love, right?

Ah no. No. I didn't mean that.

I believe in loving partnerships

and that we need them.

And you will have them.

We're just each on our own path.

I am definitely on

my own path now.

You certainly are.

But you have all of us

to go along with you.

Even Josh?

Even Josh.

[laughs] Even Josh.

You called?

You have such big ears.

Ah!

My large brain pushed

them out of my head.

[Shari] Oh you really do

know exactly what we mean.

So, how did your track meet go?

Oh, you know.

Not much to tell but

there's this one student.

His name is Kyle.

I mean, this kid could

be a star sprinter,

but for weeks now he's

been distracted, you know,

not living up to his potential.

Some days he's focused and

he runs from his heart,

and others, he barely

shows up at all.

Teens can be such a

mystery, even on a good day.

Yeah, but I'm the coach.

I'm supposed to have

all the answers.

Through my humble experience,

I don't think teens want

to be told the answers.

They just need someone

to show up, consistently.

And be patient.

Be very very patient.

Ah...

Well well well.

[Kiki] Just as I thought.

You are trying to get out of

doing dishes again, aren't you?

Whoa whoa whoa!

That's been his main

move since high school!

- Thank you!

- It's not a move.

I have more important

places I need to be.

Oh yeah.

Or more, like, important

sports playback to watch on TV?

Oh yeah! Exactly!

Okay, we're going to do the

dishes together tonight!

[good natured complaining]

Some things never change.

Teamwork, I suppose.

[Josh] Yeah, we'll

all do it together.

It'll be so fun.

Well, it's all yours.

Thanks.

My family is going to come

and drop my stuff later.

But I was wondering

if you have any idea

when the water in the

bathroom is going to be fixed?

Oh, yeah.

Um, we have a plumber

coming in very shortly.

Everything should be up

and running in 10 hours.

But in the meantime,

there's a cute indie

coffee shop down the road.

Ah, to use the restroom?

For the inconvenience.

First few coffees are on me.

No, I can't make you do that.

Please, I insist.

It's really nice

having you here.

An artists' co-op

wouldn't able to survive

without artists

actually living here.

And I can't survive

without coffee.

So thank you.

I really think I'm

going to like it here.

I hope so.

Do you have a lot

of stuff to move in?

I do.

It's a little all over

the place right now.

Fair enough.

So, what's your specialty?

Well, I'm still trying

to figure that out.

I went to art school and

I love painting portraits

in my sparetime,

but I'm trying to make

a career out of it.

Well, seems pretty promising.

But I will say this.

I am no model and I do

not like to sit still,

so don't get any

ideas. All right?

Fair enough.

Yeah, so, if there's anything

else you need help with,

just let me know.

Okay. Thank you.

Oh, uh, Evan?

I did have one question.

I need to grab

some art supplies,

and I've been out of

the country for so long

that I have no idea

where to start.

I know it's a little out of

the realm of caretaking duties,

but do you have any ideas?

You know, I actually

do know a spot.

Um, I'm heading to that end

of town if you want to join?

Um, yeah.

I won't say no to that.

Meet me in the

parking lot in ten.

Sounds good.

All right.

Thanks again.

Well, it's a start.

Oh!

You ready?

I didn't know there was a

dress code for the art store.

Well, my coveralls were dirty.

Come on. You look great!

This is your car?

Last I checked the ownership.

[they both chuckle]

Thank you.

[Shari] I have never seen

so many fantastic supplies

all in one place.

I'm glad you liked it.

No, it was incredible.

It was such a dream.

Thank you so much.

I owe you one.

Of course.

I have a silly question for you.

How do you choose your colors?

Ah, well, I paint portraits,

so I tend to stick to

the colors of humans.

Fair.

[they both laugh]

[Lindsay] This is

my house blend.

My pride and joy.

Hey, I thought I was

your pride and joy?

Oh Evan, you first,

then my coffee.

Shari, I'd like to introduce

you to my grandmother,

Miss Lindsay James.

Ms. James! Nice to meet you.

Yeah, she actually owns the cafe

and Shari is one of the

new artists at the co-op.

Ohhh.

Well, please call me Lindsay.

I'm an artist too.

Let me see what

you got in there.

Oh, ah, yeah.

The place was incredible.

So much to choose from I

needed a second basket.

Girl it looks like you

replenished your entire supply.

Did you leave anything

for us starving artists?

I'm starting over so I

needed to restock completely.

I have my first commission.

- That's wonderful.

- Uh huh.

Starting over? What

were you doing before?

Evan! Manners.

No, it's, it's okay.

Um, I don't really know

what I was doing before.

My husband is a diplomat

so we traveled a lot.

We stayed in some amazing houses

and they had these beautiful

important portraits.

And I think they inspired me.

So I started painting portraits

of ambassadors and

vendors at marketplaces.

Pretty much anybody

who would sit for me.

So are you stationed

back here in DC now?

Um, not stationed.

I moved back to Maryland

and my husband is

stationed in Singapore.

Well, ex husband.

I haven't really said

that out loud yet.

So now I'm moving into a

one bedroom apartment...

By myself.

Well, the co-op is

a wonderful place.

You chose a good place to grow.

That's the plan.

I'm a little bit of

a work in progress.

Aren't we all?

You know, Nana is actually

a pretty celebrated artist

in her own right.

- Oh, really?

- Uh huh.

I wouldn't say celebrated.

She used to paint

portraits and landscapes.

All sorts of things.

I went wherever inspiration

led me throughout the years.

You understand.

Yeah, well, I would love

to see some of your work.

Well, I would like that too.

But unfortunately I have

no idea where my works are.

I had to sell a

lot of my paintings

for practically pennies when

I was a struggling artist.

And I don't paint anymore.

I just don't have the

heart for it, I'm afraid.

I'm so sorry to hear that.

Let me tell you something.

Never sell yourself

or your art short.

Remember that.

Now, would you let me

see some of your work?

Oh, well, yeah, sure.

[Shari] There you go.

Oh!

She is amazing.

Thank you.

May I?

Oh yeah, of course.

Oh! Beautiful work.

All right, Kyle, let's

improve on that time. Okay?

You feeling good? You ready?

All right, here we go.

Three. Two. One.

[Josh blows whistle]

Go! Go go go go!

What's going on, buddy?

You've been a beat

behind for the last week.

Starts are usually

your strongest point.

I don't know. [sniffs]

What? Nothing's going on?

You know, the team is counting

on you for the upcoming meet.

Especially in the relay.

Yeah, I'm just tired, I guess.

What are you, staying

up too late gaming?

I do that sometimes too.

[scoffs] As if.

All right, look.

State finals could put you

on track for a scholarship.

You want that, right?

Hey, come on, you

can't give up now.

Well it won't change anything.

If I win, it won't

change anything.

Whoa, Kyle, hey!

Kyle.

[phone rings]

[Shari] Hey!

Hey Shari! So, how's

the new studio?

Is it all cosmopolitan

and bougie?

Well, I wouldn't use those

words to describe it,

but yeah, it's pretty great.

Well, when the lights work.

Oh, well, have you met

anyone else in the building?

I did meet this guy.

[Shari] He's kind of

the caretaker, I think.

I mean, he was

really nice at first

and then a little standoffish.

I don't know. It's

all very confusing.

Hmmm. Interesting.

Do tell me more.

Was he cute?

Kiki, really?

What?

Oh! Kiki. Pick a color.

Ah, yellow!

Yellow...

Yes, yes. That's

it. I love it!

Well, you sound excited.

I am. It's this studio!

Okay.

All right. Enough

about me. Tell me.

How's your food truck coming?

Oh, you know me.

I'm just, obsessions

of a caterer.

[Kiki] I've already tried

18 different combinations

of cheese, and don't even get

me started on the pepperoni.

Well, if you need anyone

to test the menu...

Oh yeah.

No, but, um, Shari, the

reason I called is, um,

I need some advice.

Okay.

But if you want

relationship advice,

I'm just telling you right

now, I am not your girl.

[chuckles] No. Um...

It's my first foster mom, Dawn.

She just passed away.

Oh, I am so sorry.

I know that she was a lot older.

That's why you came to Angie's.

Yeah, um, she and Phil

retired to Florida.

He passed away when

I was in college.

But now she's gone too.

It feels kind of weird.

We lost contact after

I moved in with Angie.

I mean, do you think I

should go to her service?

Well, do you feel like you

should go or do you want to go?

Kind of both.

Well, I'll tell you that when I

lost my parents, I was so young.

The funeral was awful.

[Shari] I don't remember

all of the people that came

but I do remember the

people that didn't.

So, I'm sure that

Dawn's family would be

happy to have your support.

[Shari] But you have to

do what's right for you.

Thank you.

It's just, I didn't really

think I could ask Angie.

Oh, I'm sure you could have.

But you know I'm

always here for you.

[Kiki] You know,

you're the best!

I'm sorry, I have to run,

but I'll talk to you soon?

Okay bye.

Bye.

Hi ladies. So sorry.

Jenna is right.

Pillows do help.

Okay.

[loud bangs]

[loud bangs]

I am trying to create here!

[Shari] Hello?

[loud whirring noise]

Oh, hey Shari.

Ah, sorry about the noise.

Did you not get the work notice?

What work notice?

I'm trying to start on

some of my own work.

And all of this noise is

not conducive to creativity.

Yeah, I'm sorry about that.

You know, I tend to keep to the

daytime hours when it's comes

to the loud work.

The artists here like to

work during the nighttime.

So they don't really mind

the noise during the day.

[loud whirring noise]

Well, other artists.

Hey, I...

[loud whirring noise]

[noise stops]

I know that you've

been really nice to me.

Okay, and the rent

is really great here,

but I'm going to need

to speak to the owner

or the head of the

co-op or something

because this isn't

going to work.

Well, you're looking at him.

Wait. What?

Why didn't you tell me

you owned this place?

I don't like being misled.

Okay, well, technically,

I didn't mislead you.

I mean, you don't remember

my voice from the call?

Just Shari.

Um...

Okay, so...

What is all this anyway?

Some kind of project?

Yeah, it's, just working

on a little display area

for the artists here so they

can showcase whatever they want.

That's actually really cool.

Thanks.

Uh, do you want to

give me a hand here?

Ah, yeah, okay.

Just grab this.

Right here?

Thanks.

Yeah.

So, if you really

own this place,

why are you doing

all the dirty work?

To cut the costs for

the artists and myself.

I do most of the

maintenance work

and the carpentry.

Whatever I can learn off of

online videos. [chuckles]

What's the catch?

- Catch?

- Yeah.

Why are you investing so much

of time and money and energy

into something so generous?

I mean, I know how

much the rent is here

so you are not making

much of a profit.

Yeah. That's for sure.

So, why do you do it?

Satisfaction?

Hmm...

Okay, look, I'll admit I have

received some pretty generous

offers to sell this place and

watch them tear it down and

redevelop the land into those

soulless, boxy condominiums.

Please don't tell me

that you are selling

and I have to look

for a new home again.

No no! I am not

selling this place.

I don't want to see

them tear this down.

My grandfather actually

built this place.

Really.

Yeah, he left it

for me in his will.

He was the architect.

Wow.

He wanted to create a

place for artists to be,

you know, creative.

My grandmother, she

started painting here

at the beginning of her career.

And then other artists came

in and they started the co-op.

That's really lovely.

Yeah, it's nothing big,

but one day I'll do a

redevelopment in a big city.

Oh, that sounds like a big plan.

I grew up with my grandparents.

They're the only family I have.

So, it's only right that

I honor their history.

So, what do you hope

to have in here?

You know, paintings, sculptures.

Really whatever anyone wants.

I just want to create a space

for amateurs and professionals.

That's really great.

[Shari] I think you

can think bigger.

What if it could be

like an adaptive space?

[Evan] Hmmm.

You know, I could help you

with a few ideas, if you want.

Well, I'm open to

any inspiration.

Well, we all need that.

Okay, I have so many ideas!

First and foremost, lighting.

We want to create a mood.

So I'm thinking spotlights

on every single canvas!

Wait, is this yours?

Ah, yes, if you like it.

If you don't, we can

just keep moving.

No, I love it. It's amazing.

Thank you.

Okay, come on. I have

to show you something.

And it's a little personal.

But I think you're

going to like it.

Okay, pick a color, any color.

Okay.

Now everything begins

with a blank canvas.

Where should we go?

Anywhere.

Now, imagine if every

visitor to the Share Space

got to contribute to one

piece of art like this.

Yeah, I miss finger painting.

Preschool was the best.

See exactly!

Kids love it,

and adults get to fall in

love with it all over again.

Yeah, I mean,

there's so many ideas

that I'm coming

up with right now.

There's so many things we

could do in that space.

Yeah.

Well, if you like this, I got

to show you one more thing.

It's a little something

that I'm trying out.

Okay.

What do you think?

Um... It's interesting.

Okay...

What do you see?

Uhm...

I will go first.

I see...

Smoldering embers

threatening to catch fire,

and storm clouds churning.

But will it stoke the

fire, or douse it?

Ah, what do you see?

Um...

I see ketchup.

[laughs] What?

Like a sandwich

that's fallen apart.

Or maybe I'm just be hungry.

No, I totally see that too.

Yeah. Like, the

crust is over there.

Yeah yeah right.

[Shari] And then

those are the pickles.

- Exactly.

- Definitely the pickles.

Uh huh.

Okay. Come on.

I know a really

great pizza spot.

[Shari] Okay, so, why don't

you grab a picnic table?

Pizza's on me.

You know you don't

have to do that.

No worry. I get a

sweet discount here.

All right. Well, next

one's on me. Okay?

Deal.

[Evan] Oh, by the

way. I love pepperoni!

Pepperoni. Okay!

- Hey Kiki!

- Hey!

One cheese, one

pepperoni, please.

Yeah, coming right up.

Is that the caretaker

slash owner guy?

Yes.

Wow! He is cute.

Stop it.

I'm going to text Jenna

about this right now.

No don't! There's

nothing to tell.

I was kidding.

But just for the record, I

think you should go for it.

Well thank you.

But you do know the

ink isn't even dry

on my divorce papers, right?

Message received and

just pizza for today huh?

- Thank you.

- Okay.

I know that's hard for you.

Very funny.

Look, thanks for listening to

me about Dawn the other day.

Yeah, of course. That's

what sisters are for.

So, how's the

studio coming along?

Oh, I still have not found

the right number of pillows.

But I will.

Hmm. Well, I'm sure that Jenna

can help you out with that.

I'm sure she can.

Well, enjoy your

pizza date with your

cute caretaker slash owner guy.

- Not a date.

- Uh huh.

Oh, I owe you Kiki!

- Aw!

- Thank you!

What!

I'm cooking up payback for you.

Just you wait till

Sunday Supper!

Hi!

[Shari] Someone

call for a pizza?

Or two? [laughs]

This is yours.

Cheese please!

Wow, this looks amazing.

I know it looks like

a lot but take a bite.

Uh huh. See.

You want another box, don't you?

Uh huh.

[they both laugh]

So, an ex husband.

Uh huh.

Who lives in Singapore?

Yep.

Okay, if you haven't

been able to tell,

I'm trying to get

to know you here.

So if could give me

like a little bit more.

Well, I think the ex

part speaks for itself.

I had an old life and

now I'm starting over.

I'm sure being

married to a diplomat

must have had its perks.

Yeah, it did.

But it was rough too.

You know, I had to

put my life on hold.

And I missed my

foster family so much.

You were in foster care?

Yeah.

My parents died in a car crash.

Oh.

Yeah.

I was a regular kid in a

regular suburban neighborhood,

living my high school

freshman life when boom,

it was all over.

Wow. I'm sorry to hear that.

Yeah, no, it's okay.

My parents just didn't

have any siblings

so there was no one

to take care of me.

But, Angie took me in.

And Jenna was

already living there.

But Josh and Kiki,

they came later.

Well, thank you for

sharing that with me.

Yeah. Thanks for listening.

Of course.

Now, I have a question for you.

Oh oh. Another one.

Yes, another one.

It's not that bad, okay?

Okay.

Um, on Saturday, do you

want to, would you care to,

join me for a little rummaging

at some antique shops.

You could find some new

things for your studio.

Um...

That kind of sounds

like a couples thing

and I just got out

of a really messy...

Oh, no no no no.

No. I promise you this

is anything but that.

Now, if I'm being

quite honest with you

my version of foraging is a

single person activity, so.

[Shari chuckles] Okay.

This is more of a

friendship type of activity.

You can do your own rummaging.

[laughs]

Okay.

- I'm in.

- All right.

Saturday it is.

[they both laugh]

[Shari] It's not a date.

[Evan] It's not a date.

[they both laugh]

So, what brings you back

to our little nook tonight?

The owner of the co-op building

asked me to go antique

shopping with him.

I see.

And you said?

Yes. Because he's a nice

guy and I need furniture.

But now I'm rethinking it.

Is this a date or am I

just overcomplicating it?

Because I can't even

consider dating right now.

My marriage just ended and

how can I be sure that

I won't get hurt again?

You can't.

But I'm not really sure

going to an antique store

constitutes as a date so,

I think you should just go and

not think too much about it.

Okay.

Okay.

What if I'm supposed

to be alone?

When I married David

I was so sure that I was

doing the right thing.

But then I realized all I was

doing was following his dreams,

and he wasn't very

interested in mine.

So how, how can I trust myself?

I have no idea what I'm doing.

A little secret.

No one does.

[Shari] Okay, this

box is donate.

And over there on the

couch, we can do keep.

Keep, yeah.

So, how about this one?

Ah, keep.

Keep. All right.

Oh!

Oh, I love this one!

Oh, now I can totally see you

at all those fancy events.

Yeah.

I don't know where I'll

ever wear that again.

I get it.

Starting all over is hard.

And I'm sorry, sorry that

you'll never go anywhere fancy

with anyone nice, ever again,

even if you live to 110.

I'm kidding!

[laughing and squealing]

You can keep all the ugly

ones. That one right there.

[Shari] Just for you.

For me...

Thank you. Thank you.

Of course.

You'll be okay.

[laughing and squealing]

[bell rings]

[Shari] This place is adorable.

It's pretty cool, right?

Yeah. Are you like some

antique picking pro?

I mean, you really do

this every weekend?

Almost. You know,

I figure my grandmother's

paintings are somewhere, right?

So I just keep my eyes

open and look when I can.

I know the odds are slim, but

it's kind of like

playing the lottery.

My version.

Well, people win the lottery.

[laughs] I mean, I don't

know anyone personally,

but I hear it happens.

Yeah, well, fingers crossed.

I think it's really

beautiful that

you do this for

your grandmother.

Yeah, if I could find

one of her paintings,

it'd be like giving her back

a younger version of herself.

I got to find one.

It's one of those things

that's just so simple

but would make her so happy.

Ah ha! [laughs]

What? You found one?

No, but check this out!

[laughter]

You can find the craziest

things at these antique shops.

Like to think, this was actually

hung in someone's house!

I would like to know

the reasons how and why

that ended up in

someone's place.

I couldn't tell you,

but I'm sure it will be in

someone else's very soon.

Well, I hope it makes them

laugh every time they see it.

[they both laugh]

You know, there's so much I'd

love to do with the Share Space.

When I first started making it,

it was for artists

and their families.

But the more I work on it,

I think I'm making it

for my grandmother.

Aw, that's really sweet.

Yeah, she loves the building.

I just hope it will

inspire her to paint again.

Yeah, I'm sure it will.

That building is so special.

There's just so much

good energy there.

It's so inspiring, you know.

I know my family would love it.

Remind me, it was two sisters

and one brother, right?

Ah! A little bit more than that.

Sometimes I lose count.

Angie's place was

kind of a safe haven

for a lot of kids growing up.

You know, we're

all so different,

but we're family, you know.

I always wanted a big family

when I was growing up.

You're lucky you have

that kind of support.

Yeah, I guess I am lucky.

We have this huge group chat.

[chuckles] You have to

see how it goes sometime.

Oh boy. I can't imagine

what kind of conversations

go on in there.

[Shari] Exactly what

the Share Space needs.

A good bench!

What do you think?

[knocks on bench]

I think we're on to something.

Yeah?

I think we might

have found our bench.

I think so too.

Hey. Kiki's almost ready!

Okay.

You know what, I actually

need some advice.

On your love life?

[scoffs] No! No.

Uhm, no, no, no not that.

It's um, it's my star sprinter.

I don't know how to reach him.

What grade is he in?

He's a sophomore.

I tried to talk to him the

other day, but honestly,

I think I approached

it the wrong way.

And now he's missed

the last two practices.

Well, is he happy

with track and field?

Yeah, I think so.

I mean, Angie,

you got to see this kid.

When he puts his heart into

it, he practically flies.

How are his grades?

What's going on at home?

I mean, he worked hard in

my math class last year,

but I don't really know much of

Kyle's life outside of school.

He does seem more tired

than last year, though.

You know, when you came to stay

with me all those years ago,

you worked very hard to hide the

pain you were feeling at home.

You weren't very good at it.

I wasn't?

If you want to find out

what's happening on the track,

you might need to look into

what's happening off the track.

Makes sense.

You're pretty smart,

you know that?

Yes, I do.

Okay.

You know, I don't think Kyle

needs an athletic coach.

I think he needs

someone to listen.

Yeah, but how am I supposed

to get him talking?

What would my 15

year old Josh need?

[Kiki] Salad is coming up!

[Shari] Yumm!

Never mind the salad.

Who's this guy you've been

spending so much time with?

Me? What?

What are you talking about?

Kiki said you had lunch

with a boy the other day.

A cute boy.

[Kiki] It's called payback.

And I do believe I

mentioned that the other day

when you made off with my pizza.

Uhm, okay, fair enough.

[Shari] This, ah, man...

Cute man.

[Shari] You guys are impossible.

This very good looking man is

the owner of the studio building

that I just moved into.

He also runs the Artists' Co-op

and I am just helping him set up

a small space in the

lobby of the building.

That's it.

Tell us more.

There's nothing more

to tell. We're friends.

They went antiquing

the other day.

Wow!

Oh! Domestic already.

See, domestic. That's

exactly what I told him.

I knew that that was too

much of a couple's thing.

Okay, I needed furniture for my

new apartment, okay, and he goes

to this antique store all

the time, so I went with him.

It was not a date.

Although we did buy a bench.

Hmm. That sounds

like a date to me!

Nooo.

I bet he bought you coffee.

A muffin.

[Jenna and Kiki

together] Date!

Guys, seriously,

I'm not in any mood

to start any kind of

relationship right now.

You should just go for it.

You deserve to be happy.

I am happy. I have you guys.

We know you're happy but she's

ended a long relationship

and you need to go through

that process of letting go.

Finding Shari again.

Yeah. Exactly! Thank you.

So, can we change

the subject now?

Actually, I was just

going to ask if you and...

[Kiki whispers] Evan.

His name is Evan.

Evan, want to go on a double

date with me and Andrew?

Wow! There's that word again!

- [they all laugh]

- [Shari's phone pings]

Oh! Saved by the bell!

Oh wow!

What? What is it?

Evan just found one of his

grandmother's paintings.

Okay and...

Um... It's up for bid

at an auction tonight.

And we have to

get that painting.

I have to change.

But we're just setting

up for Sunday Supper!

No, you guys, you

guys don't understand.

Evan's grandmother gave those

paintings up for like nothing

when she was young, and Evan

has been looking for them

his entire life!

Hence the antiquing.

So, ah, can you, can you just

tell Angie that I am so sorry.

I will catch up

with you guys later.

Mwah, mwah, mwah. Love you. Bye.

You're very excited

about someone

you're not excited about.

Yeah, it is just about

the painting, right?

Not the boy!

[Shari yells] Exactly!

Don't forget about

our double date!

[they laugh]

You know, I've

never actually been

to one of these high

end auction houses.

Have you?

No, not like this.

You know, I keep having

this reoccurring nightmare

that I am going to

accidentally raise my paddle

and bid a thousand dollars

on some ugly candlestick.

Okay, that's a

very specific fear.

I am an artist.

I have a very vivid imagination.

Look! There it is!

Oh wow!

I found it.

The needle in the haystack.

Your grandmother is

going to be so thrilled.

It's beautiful. She really

is an incredible talent.

[Evan] Yeah, this is

the farm she grew up on.

[Auctioneer] Ladies

and Gentleman,

the auction will

begin in five minutes.

Please take your seats and

have your paddles ready.

Okay, take the paddle.

I don't want to be

responsible for it.

[laughs]

All right. Ready.

Up next we have item 39.

A landscape oil on canvas

by one Lindsay James.

[Auctioneer] Bidding will

start at one thousand dollars.

[Auctioneer] I have

one thousand dollars.

Do I have one

thousand five hundred?

[Auctioneer] To the

gentleman at the back.

You're good. You got this.

Two thousand.

[Auctioneer] Two

thousand dollars.

Have I got three?

Three thousand five hundred!

[Auctioneer] Three

thousand five hundred.

Have I got four?

Ten thousand dollars to

the gentleman at the back,

Mr. Berardi.

What are you doing?

Maybe I can defer

on the mortgage

at the co-op for next month.

You can't do that.

You can't risk your

grandfather's building!

Ten thousand dollars going once.

I'll sell my car.

You need your car!

Going twice!

I can't just let this go.

Stop.

Your grandmother wouldn't

want you risking any of that.

[gavel bangs] Sold! The

Lindsay James is sold to

the gentleman at the back

for ten thousand dollars.

Thank you, Mr. Berardi.

On to lot 40.

[Shari] Okay. Okay,

you got to let this go.

Just let it go.

I was right there.

I was so close.

I know, it's not fair.

But I'm sure you'll

find another one. Okay?

[shouts] Will I?

Look, I'm sorry.

No, no, I am sorry.

I think this was

kind of my fault.

I don't think I should

have gotten involved.

Shari, it's not your fault.

I appreciate you for

looking out for me.

Ah, you know there is this

really amazing burger joint

right around the corner.

The least I can do

is buy you dinner.

Hanson's?

Oh, you know it.

I do love their fries.

Well let me let you

in on a little secret.

Those fries fix anything.

- Anything?

- Anything.

[school bell rings]

Hey, have a great night.

Kyle! Hey!

We missed you at

practice yesterday.

Listen, I'm sorry

about last week.

It was hard to see you off

your game and I screwed up.

I didn't know what to say.

It's okay, Coach.

Well, look, I was wondering if

maybe you wanted to kick around

a soccer ball at the

park on Saturday.

I can't.

I have to take care

of my little sister.

You should bring her too!

I'm sure she'd have fun.

Maybe.

Hey, do you take care

of your sister a lot?

Nights and weekends.

Dad has to work

more since Mom died.

I'm sorry.

That sounds like a lot of

responsibility for you.

You shouldn't have to

do all that on your own.

[phone ringing]

Hi David.

What's up.

Well I guess I was just

thinking I felt bad

about not helping

you pack your things.

Bad timing I guess.

Yeah, I guess.

So, what time is

it in Singapore?

10:15 am.

You're calling me

during your work day?

Um, I guess I just, I've

been thinking about you.

No David.

No what? I miss you.

You can't do this.

We tried and we tried.

And I was willing to try

again but you were the one

who wouldn't even stay

to have a conversation.

Yeah, you're right.

[Shari] I'm not in

your life anymore.

We signed papers.

And I was the one

who was holding onto

what I thought our life was.

And as soon as I figure

out how to move on,

you call me with this

whole I'm thinking of you.

You're right...

Yeah, I shouldn't have called.

Yeah, you're right

that I'm right.

Look, I know we're not

supposed to be together but,

I don't know, sometimes it's

just hard not to be around you.

Yeah. I have those moments too.

We were good once, right?

A long time ago.

But David, we just didn't

know how to be good

with each other anymore.

[scoffs]

Yeah.

Yeah, and I guess

neither one of us

is any good at

moving on, either.

I guess not.

It's going to take time,

but moving backwards

isn't good for us either.

Bye David.

Kyle!

Hey!

Hey, I'm so glad you made it.

Sasha, this is Coach Josh.

Hi Sasha. It is so

good to meet you.

Good to meet you too.

[Josh] Come here. I want

you to meet someone.

Do like drawing?

Oh, she loves her art class.

Still got to learn how to

clean up, though, right?

Hi! I'm Shari.

Now, do you know the

Artists' Co-op warehouse?

Because we're looking for a

few paintings to put in our

Share Space and I was hoping

you could help me out.

Everyone would see my painting?

- Uh huh.

- Awesome.

Yeah, come on.

Come on. Come on.

So I put you over here.

[Josh] All right. Here we go.

Now.

What do we paint?

Whatever you like!

What's your favorite color?

- Green.

- Green, okay.

Then let's start with green.

And that will inspire you.

Every artist needs a

little inspiration.

[Josh] Here we go with

the big right foot.

Yes!

Goal!

Whoa!

[Kiki] Oh, I'm sorry.

We're closed up for today.

Oh well, that's okay

because Sasha and I had

enough soda as it is.

Kyle took her home.

[Kiki] Okay. What is this?

[Shari] Just a little something

that made me think of you.

Oh wow.

[laughs] I'm so

flattered. It's perfect.

I'm going to put it right here.

It's perfect.

Purrfection. Get it?

You know what, Shari?

I have to tell you...

Well I decided that I am going

to go to Dawn's memorial.

And I booked a plane ticket.

Do you want me to come with you?

I'll be okay.

I know it doesn't

always seem like it but

I do kind of have this whole

adulting thing pretty much down.

I know you do.

But you know us Hearts. We

have each other's backs.

Yes we do.

Shari, I have to be honest.

You should be taking

some time for yourself...

and working on your commission.

Yeah, I know, but

it's not that easy.

You know, being an artist

it's not like other jobs.

You need the right time,

the right inspiration.

You can't just

turn it on and off.

And I get that.

But you used to love messing

around with your paints.

You said it was your onramp.

I just think you're getting

too wrapped up in somebody new.

[Kiki] I'm sorry.

Did I overstep?

No. I hear you.

What's the definition

of insanity again?

Doing the same

thing over and over

and expecting a

different result.

Should we get you a coffee?

I'm going to need pizza.

- You need pizza?

- Yeah.

There's a truck.

There's a truck!

And I'm a chef. And

I could make you one.

[Shari] Except, I

heard it was closed.

[Kiki] Ah! Don't

listen to those rules.

They don't count.

What do you want?

[Shari] Ah, the thing that

takes the longest to make.

[Kiki] The longest... Okay.

[phone ringing]

[phone continues to ring]

[phone stops ringing]

[text notification sound]

[Evan V.O.] Coming

in today? Coffee?

Any thoughts on colors?

[hammering]

[phone notification]

[Shari V.O.] I think you

can handle it from here on.

I've got some things I

need to take care of.

[hammering continues]

[whistle]

[Josh] All right, my

future Olympic champions.

Let's get stretching. We

start with sprints in five.

Very good. Caleb you don't

want to pull a hammy again.

[Josh] We talked about this.

Hey Coach.

Hey Kyle. Just in time

to get stretching!

Sasha, hey, I'm so

glad you came too.

Hey Sasha, you see

that girl over there?

[Josh] She's going to help

you with your homework.

She's really smart and she needs

to get some volunteer hours.

Thanks Coach.

You got it.

All right, everyone

to the starting line!

Let's go! Let's go! Let's go!

[knocking]

- Hey.

- Hey.

Sorry to interrupt.

It's okay. Um, what's up?

Oh, the art's up.

It's actually starting to

look like a real display.

Want to check it out?

I can't. I'm busy.

Sorry.

Is something wrong?

This place is just not giving

me the right work life balance.

Look, if there's something

wrong with the studio,

I can take a look around,

make some changes.

No, it's not that.

Um, I need to take a step back.

From you and your work

and the Share Space.

Okay.

And I have to finally start

focusing on my own work.

Shari, what's going

on? Is everything okay?

No. No it's not.

I am starting from scratch,

so I'm supposed to

feel like I'm free.

But instead I feel like there's

this weight on my shoulders.

I have this huge commission

that I am supposed to finish.

And this canvas is

just staring back a me

and I have no idea

what to put on it.

Maybe I was a fool to

think that I could do this

as more than just a hobby.

Hey, hey, it's okay. I get it

Look, you were there for me

the night after the auction.

Can you please let me

do something for you?

I don't think that there

is anything you can do.

I think I have to figure

this out on my own.

Okay. You know what?

I'm not going to do anything.

I'm going to leave you alone.

This one's on you.

But, there is a place I know

that might make you feel

a little bit better.

Ah, I don't know if

I'm up for this...

Look. There's no pressure here,

no expectation whatsoever.

Okay?

Just a fun night for us to hang

out and just enjoy ourselves.

Shari, how wonderful

of you to come.

Red or white?

I'm sorry?

Wine.

It's paint and sip night.

[Lindsay] Paint and sip night!

Now, go on over there

and set yourself up.

Oh, I'm not an

artist in any way...

No no no. What

did I say? March!

[Lindsay] Tonight

you're painting

something that inspires you.

[Lindsay claps]

Okay everyone, let's begin.

[chuckles]

Have you been this

secret savant all along?

Look, you better

watch it, Picasso.

Hmm. [laughs]

Remember, there is no

right, there is no wrong.

There's just what you create.

[music starts]

Here's to what we create.



- [glasses clink together]

- [Shari] Cheers.



You say that you're

not from the sun

But you shine so bright

You say you're not

from the universe

But there's stars

in your eyes

You say that you're

not from the ocean

But you soak my heart

You say that you're

not from the sky

But you're so divine

[Lindsay claps]

Bravo everyone! Brushes down.

I am beyond impressed with

what I saw this evening

and I think you will be too.

Evan, do you want to start?

Well, okay.

If you thought the

Mona Lisa was dull,

you're going to love this.

Okay, come on.

[Shari laughs]

It's like looking in a mirror!

[Lindsay] Evan,

it's very creative.

And there's a fondness there.

I love it.

Shari, would you like to share?

Sure.

Ta-da!

Wow. That's...

That's amazing.

Now you should be a painter.

[Shari laughs] Very funny.

Shari, you captured

Evan quite uniquely.

[Lindsay] And I really like what

you did with the background.

It's, it's very innovative.

Yeah, it just kind

of came to me.

Very inspired work.

Thank you. I had

a great subject.

You two make a good pair.

So, we should think

about putting these

in our Share Space, huh?

Um, you know, I should

probably get going.

I still have stuff to

do for the Share Space.

Evan, did I say something wrong?

I really did like your painting.

No, it's okay, ah...

- Evan...

- I had a great night.

Evan saw it, and in an instant,

he changed, he just left.

I don't know what I did.

Maybe it wasn't

anything you did.

I guess I did joke about

putting it in our Share Space.

Well, you have been

spending a lot of time

building it together.

Yes, but the Share Space is

his idea, it's his dream.

I just jumped onboard.

And then I told him I

needed to take a step back

and focus on my work.

Was it just about your work?

No. I needed to not jump into

another relationship right away.

Maybe he's confused too.

I mean, you did just say you

needed some space, didn't you?

I did!

But then he showed up and

saw that I was struggling.

And he took me to that

silly paint night,

and look what I did!

You are so into Evan.

[laughs]

Oh, I know, I

know. I like him.

I really like him.

And I know he likes me.

But, I just don't know

what to trust anymore.

What if he changes

his mind like David?

Shari, you can't

control or predict

how other people

are going to feel.

No, but I can

control how I react.

And I shouldn't

react to my divorce

by falling for the

first guy I meet.

Angie always says,

you can't live your life

on shoulds and shouldn'ts.

No, maybe Kiki's right.

Maybe I'm just

following old patterns.

You know, I meet

the charming guy,

I chase his dream,

I sell myself short.

Look what you did last night.

It's stunning.

I mean, all of your work

is incredible, but this...

There's something

different about this.

And that's just in you.

It felt really good.

I was just doing, not

thinking. You know?

You know you don't have

to wait around for a guy

to make you feel better.

You can design your life and

then when you find that person

that fits into it, then

you can let him in.

Not the other way around.

You need to find a way to let

go of some of your old beliefs.

Let go and rebuild.

Sounds a lot easier than it is.

Just start with you, Shari.

And then decide if Evan fits in.

[they both laugh]

How did you get to be so wise?

I don't know, but when are

you going to do my portrait?

You did one of Kiki.

[laughs] Okay, you're

next. I promise.

[music starts]

Lost a love and it broke me

Started to believe the

little stories I told myself

About myself

Like how I'm not good enough

Why I don't deserve

her love or anyone's

Including my own

So I'll go be the

shattered poet

Few will hear but

I'll know I wrote it

I still got some

emotion left in me

Say I don't need anybody

But I'm always with somebody

That don't make much sense

Where is the disconnect?

Need my heart to

be broken open

Maybe I'll love again

Lost myself for a moment

Just to find who I am

I just wanna be happy

I'm just trying to forget

Lost myself for a moment

Still haven't

broken open yet

Lost a love and it closed me

Tried to carry on without

exposing I'm not okay

Hide it away



I knew it.

Sorry, I didn't know

you were still here.

I won't bother you.

You're never a bother to me.

Congratulations on finishing

the Artists' Co-op.

It looks beautiful.

Fantastic job.

Thanks.

I couldn't have

done it without you.

And you're showing

our paintings.

Yeah. Felt like the

right thing to do.

Okay, you're doing that thing

where you're studying my face.

Why did you leave so

quickly the other night?

And why did does it feel like

you're ignoring my texts?

I mean, you're the one

who said you wanted space

from the Share Space, and me.

I know I said that but...

But then when I thought

about your past and you know,

the big D word, you're right,

maybe I didn't give you enough

time when you first got here.

You probably want some space

to figure out your new life.

Yeah, you're kind of

right about that, but...

Look Shari, I like being

around you, but I don't want

to stop you from really

starting your new life.

Evan, you helped me

reconnect to my painting.

I mean, when you told me to just

have fun with it and just throw

some paint against a canvas,

I finally stopped overthinking

and I created something

that I am so proud of.

You're not stopping me.

You inspire me.

Yeah, well, keep that going.

You know, inspiration

is a springboard, right.

So that's all this

is between us?

Just a springboard?

Shari, focus on your work.

I guess we're really

cooling things down, huh?

Yeah, I got a,

I got a call from a developer

out in San Francisco.

She wants to hire me to convert

some warehouses out there.

In San Francisco?

Yeah, it's a great

job opportunity.

It's great.

All of your big plans

are coming together, huh?

Yeah, it seems that way.

Do you really want to go?

Because, I mean, this

is your home, right?

And what about your grandmother?

No, she said that she'll

come visit in a few months.

Who knows, maybe

she'll like it, right.

Winters in San

Fran aren't as bad.

Yeah, I guess not.

I'm... I'm really

happy for you, Evan.

Yeah, thanks.

I'm just giving you

the space you need.

That's a lot of space.

And all the way

across the country.

Well, you can ask me to stay.

Honestly, I feel like

you're pushing me away.

No, I'm not pushing you away.

I'm not trying to do that.

It's just...

I can't ask you to stay.

That's literally the one lesson

that I learned this year.

Well, sounds like you really

found what you need out of work,

but not what you need

in a partnership.

I get it.

I'm sorry, Evan.

I really hope you

find what you need.

Yeah.

Guess I'm going

to San Francisco.

Next year, you could be on

the senior team with me.

That's cool.

Although I'll still be winning.

Ooh, the competition

is heating up.

Ah, Kiki, what are you doing?

It's no one's birthday.

We are celebrating.

What are we celebrating?

Letting go.

A little cake, a

little moving forward.

So, who wants a piece?

Let's let go!

[knocking at door]

[Kiki] Who interrupts a

letting go party, huh?

The more the merrier!

[Josh] It's probably Kyle's

dad here to pick him up.

- Angie.

- Hi.

Thanks again for having

Kyle over for dinner.

Of course. You're

just in time for cake.

No no no. I don't

want to be a burden.

Never!

And I heard you've been

working extra hard this week.

Yeah yeah.

Not my favorite, but we gotta

do what we gotta do, right.

Of course.

I've been trying to find a place

where I can work during the day

and see the kids a

little bit more, but, ah,

it's tough out there.

How about I connect you

with my old supervisor

at the post office.

She is good people.

[Harley] I would love that.

It would be great to catch

some of his track meets.

- Hey Dad.

- Hey.

And great to see him

out there running.

Honestly, I would

really appreciate

that if you could do that.

Yeah. Perfect. I'll text you.

Thanks for dinner.

Of course. Drive safely.

[Jenna] Okay, there's two

slices left and three forks.

What do you say?

Okay, I feel like

the letting go party

hasn't helped you let things go.

Oh, no, it has.

I mean, I've put my

failed marriage behind me.

[Shari chuckles]

And I do feel ready to

start embracing my future.

Maybe give Evan a chance.

Well, that's good!

He got a job offer

in San Francisco.

Hm. That's a long flight away.

Yeah. And he leaves next week.

What? That doesn't make sense.

[Jenna] You guys

were hitting it off.

Yeah.

I don't like it.

Yeah, neither do I.

But there's what he wants

and there's what I want.

And they're on opposite coasts.

Long distance is just so hard.

I mean, look at me and Andrew.

We were so busy in different

cities, on different continents

that we didn't even

realize that all we needed

was just to be in the

same place, together.

Yeah, but, this is so different.

[Shari] We barely

even started anything.

You know, it's nothing serious.

Look, our communication

is way off, so.

I'm going to go and

get some fresh air.

That is not someone

who is ready to let go.

Nope.

[phone rings]

Hey babe, you missed cake!

I saved you some.

Yeah, I'll bring it with me.

I'll see you soon.

What are you doing?

It's all so clear now!

Start without

me. I'll be back.

Evan?

Uh, hi.

Uh, hi. Umm...

What are you doing here?

I got this address from the

references on the

rental agreement.

I need to talk to you.

Ah, no, ah, I need

to talk to you!

[Josh] Let him in!

Look, I was confused when you

told me that you needed space,

because I'm okay with

taking things slowly.

We have all the time

in the world, Shari.

Then I got that call

from the developer.

And I don't think I totally

said what I needed to say.

Okay.

Look Shari, this

job is incredible,

and I want to take it,

but I don't want to leave

without seeing where

this relationship can go.

Maybe we're right for

each other ultimately.

Or maybe we're not.

Maybe it's too soon for you.

And maybe it's not.

Evan, I want you to know that,

I have finally

let go of my past.

So I have no

hesitation about this.

I want you to stay.

I want us to have this

gift of time together.

I want to know if we fit.

But I cannot ask you to give

up your dream job just for me.

Shari, I like being

an entrepreneur.

I get to be my own boss.

Look, this is my dream job.

All I'm missing is you.

Um, okay, well,

if you are willing to

brave my crazy big family,

there might be a piece

of cake in it for you.

- Cake?

- Yeah.

Oh, I'm all in!

Oh, wait!

I almost forgot something.

Wait! Is this my grandmother's?

Oh my gosh! This is,

this is incredible.

Where did you get this?

It's been right in

front of me all along.

And I never made the

connection when I met you.

Evan, this picture,

we cherished it.

It was so important to

this house, and to me.

Nana's not going

to believe this.

I mean, I can

barely believe this!

Thank you.

I guess, all signs

lead to right here.

Right now.

[fun chatter]

Guys...

I want to properly

introduce Evan.

This is the electrician,

the entrepreneur,

my best friend, and my muse.

But most importantly, he's the

man that truly sees my heart.

So, it was worth

letting it all go.

To find my soulmate.

Oh, I just got the

letting go cake.

[Shari and Evan laugh]

Yeah, well, I'm never

letting go of you.

I love you.

Good, because I love you too.

Welcome to my Hearts, Evan!

Thank you.

I always wanted to be a part

of a big family growing up.

Be careful what you wish for!

[everyone laughs]

[Evan] Okay, Grandma,

remember to keep your

eyes closed until I say.

Oh!

[Lindsay] I can't

believe you found one.

Thank you.

[Shari] Oh, you are so welcome.

[Evan] Of course. I

love you, Grandma.