03x08 - Game, Set Up & Match

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THEME SONG: Something tells me I've been dreaming

of someone who was never real.

It seems I've changed a thousand ways.

I wish I looked the way I feel.

Braceface.

My life gets complicated.

Boyfriends.

Don't wanna talk about.

Teenage.

I'll work it out in the end.

Braceface.

My life get complicated.

Boyfriends.

Don't want to talk about it.

Teenage.

I'll work it out in the end.

Braceface.

[music playing]

[sighs] Look at those birds.

They're so cute.

Hey, wanna check out the "Ultra Grip" film with me

and Brock tomorrow night?

Nah, I don't really like concert films.

I'd much rather see them live.

Me too, but who knows when they'll be touring again.

Come on, Alden and Marlo are gonna be there too.

SHARON: I don't know, feels kind of fifth wheely, you know?

Two couples and me.

So?

Who cares?

We're all friends.

You know, it's funny.

When Alden and I were going out, you and Brock

were just friends.

Yeah, and you kept trying to talk

me into going out with him.

And I was right, wasn't I?

Yes, for the gazillionth time.

You're a fantastic matchmaker.

[laughs] Thank you.

Too bad the timing's so crummy.

What do you mean?

Well, now that you and Brock are a couple,

Alden and I are just friends.

That's true.

Which means we can't double date.

But we can, sort of.

I'm not going to the movie tomorrow.

I'm not talking about that.

Brock and I are playing tennis tomorrow afternoon.

Why don't you and Dion play with us?

SHARON: Dion?

MARIA: Yeah.

You guys play together all the time.

Let's make it a foursome.

SHARON: Sure.

[music playing]

Mom, why is your office stuff all over the place?

HELEN: Just a minute, honey.

HOUSTON: Watch out for the--

[gasps]

HOUSTON: --pencils.

You OK?

I think so.

Here, let me help you.

Thanks.

Whoever you are.

I'm Houston.

I'm Sharon.

I live here.

And you're here because?

My ex-boyfriend's a patient of your mom's.

She wants to redecorate her office, so he recommended me.

I'm still a design student, so I work cheap.

Excellent.

Her office is so '80s.

Actually, I was thinking of taking it back to the '60s.

You know, clean lines with a touch of fun.

What's wrong?

Am I bleeding?

No, you're fine.

It's just that you really remind me of my cousin.

I see you've already met.

Sharon, I have to empty out the office for Houston.

Do you think I could store my files in your room?

Just that the boys' rooms are so messy,

and my office furniture is going in the basement.

OK. I'm late for tennis.

See you later.

[music playing]

Well, there's two courts and six of us, so who's playing

doubles?

Why don't the couples play doubles

and the singles play singles?

OK by me.

Sure.

Why don't the singles play singles.

Brock didn't mean anything.

I'll take the far side.

Dion, how come you're not with somebody?

Me?

Yeah, you're smart and you're fun.

You're a total catch.

[laughs] Remind me to use you as a reference.

I guess I just haven't found the right person.

Really?

Isn't there anyone you like?

I'm not looking for anyone, I'm looking for the one.

Anyway, the dating pool in Elkford's pretty small,

and I'm already swimming in the shallow end.

Here, you want to serve?

SHARON: I'm telling you, Maria, he's lonely.

Dion said that?

He said he's looking for the one.

But I think he's having a hard time finding someone.

I think it would be so cute if he had a boyfriend.

Give him time.

He'll meet someone.

You know, there's this guy, Houston.

He's cute, creative like Dion, really nice,

and I'm pretty sure he's single.

You wanna set Dion up?

Shh.

Not a setup, exactly.

A chance meeting, like fate or serendipity.

Are you sure this is what Dion wants?

Uh, excuse me, you didn't wanna go out with Brock,

and now look at the two of you.

And you said I was a fantastic matchmaker.

Oh, I knew I was gonna live to regret that.

Come on, what could it hurt?

I don't know.

I'm just not too sure about this.

We just can't be too obvious.

We?

Yeah.

Here's what I'm thinking.

[music playing]

Is your cousin's wedding formal?

Um, yeah, I guess.

Uh, maybe I'll just borrow something from my sister.

Nonsense.

I'm a designer.

I'll find you something.

Let's go somewhere with a better selection.

No, wait!

Uh, oh, it's growing on me.

[phone ringing]

Excuse me for a sec.

Hello?

It's me.

Operation matchmaker's hit a snag.

Where are you?

Dion wants to go to another store.

I can't get Houston away from the paint samples.

Well, you better, or I'll be going to my cousin's

pretend wedding in something that

looks like my kitchen curtains.

Do you think your mom would like

a straw hat or burnt sienna?

Maybe we should pick the fabric for the curtains first.

Good idea.

I'm glad you offered to help.

You have a flair for this.

This would make a nice dress.

But we're making curtains.

Right.

Good point.

Oh, let's look at the fabric over there.

But that's upholstery.

Maria, Dion, oh, wow, what are you guys doing here?

He's trying to dress me for my uncle's wedding.

I thought it was your cousin?

Uh, he is, but he's old enough to be an uncle,

so I think of them that way sometimes.

This isn't your usual hangout.

I came with Houston.

He's redecorating my mom's office.

Houston, this is my friend, Dion.

Dion, Houston.

Nice to meet you.

[gasps] Where have you been all my life?

This is gorgeous.

What's it made of?

Rayon.

Have a look.

Maria, we have to use this.

It's perfect.

I'll go get it measured.

Oh, nice meeting you, Houston.

Thanks for this.

Bye, Sharon.

Have fun.

MARIA: Dion, I don't need to buy it today.

HOUSTON: What do you think of paisley?

I'm a little worried.

Me too.

I don't think pink is my color.

Not this.

I'm talking about Sharon.

Sharon?

What's wrong with Sharon?

I definitely got a funny vibe back there.

What kind of weird vibe?

Don't you find it odd that Sharon

is hanging out with the guy who's redoing her mom's office?

Not really.

He seems like a great guy.

Is there something you want to tell me, Maria?

Me?

What can I possibly want to tell you that I'm not telling you?

That Sharon likes Houston.

Why shouldn't she like Houston?

I don't mean likes him, I mean likes him.

Oh, you think she has a crush on him.

Exactamundo.

And if that's the case, I don't think she's his type.

No, no, no, no, no, no, it's not that at all.

She just wants to make sure that her mom's

office looks really nice.

If you say so.

But I definitely got a funny vibe.

[sighs]

Should have been easy.

They're perfect for each other.

Funny, creative, and they even like the same fabric.

So they both like rayon.

Big deal.

Let's forget the whole thing.

No way.

I could still make this work.

I just have to think of another way

to get them together so they can actually talk this time.

Thanks for the invitation, but I'm not much of a party person.

And I don't usually mix business with--

But it's not really a party, just a couple of friends,

and it is business.

Remember my friend Dion?

Of course.

We're both fabric lovers.

He's a clothing designer and he never has

enough storage in his studio.

Hey, I'm all about storage.

You think he'd hire me?

I work cheap.

Come on Friday and ask him.

Hey, Dion.

Dion!

You're gonna wreck your ears.

From Celine?

Never.

What's up?

Remember Houston?

He really liked your jacket.

He wanted to know where you got it.

It's my own design.

But I'd make him one for a price.

I thought you might.

If you want to talk to him about it,

I'm having a couple of friends over on Friday.

And after you've been there for a bit, you make an excuse

and leave with Brock.

You know, this mix is pretty good.

It's got all the essential amino acids.

Maria.

What?

Did you hear what I said?

Yes.

You said make an excuse and leave with Brock.

What kind of excuse?

I don't know.

You'll think of something.

I suppose.

I guess I should tell Brock, though, huh?

Tell Brock?

Are you kidding?

Why not?

Because he's a blabbermouth.

You know he's terrible at keeping secrets.

MARIA: He's also terrible at taking hints.

I don't know how I'm gonna get him out of there.

Just find a way.

OK.

[music playing]

So, is this everyone?

No.

Two more people are coming.

[doorbell rings]

Hi.

Adam let me in.

Wow, when you said a couple of people, you weren't kidding.

[doorbell rings]

Am I early for your soirée?

You're right on time.

Come on in.

[gasps] Oh, darn, I left my purse at the Piccapeda.

We have to go back for it, Brock.

Since when do you carry a purse?

Oh, since-- get over here.

Sorry, everybody, have fun.

Hold on.

I know for sure you weren't carrying a purse.

That's why you gave me your wallet to hold.

I gave you my wallet to hold because I

left my purse there yesterday.

Then why'd we go today.

You knew I was in the mood for subs

but you said you were dying for a falafel

because you hadn't had one in ages.

Uh, she didn't have a falafel yesterday.

She had salad.

Bye.

Can I at least take some pretzels?

BROCK: Ow.

That's OK.

We'll just be company for each other.

So, Sharon tells me you know good design when you see it.

I like to think so.

Would you like to see what I've done with her mom's office?

Uh, sure.

Great.

I'll get some more snacks.

You guys just mingle.

I'm not finished yet, but I think you

can get a sense of my style.

Yes, it tells me a lot about your taste.

You're into clean lines, contemporary colors.

Tell me, what do you think of these pockets?

I used contrasting thread.

It looks great.

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[phone ringing]

Hello?

They're complimenting each other.

Are you sure they're not just being polite?

Positive.

They're alone together in the office right now.

It's fully lined too.

I'm going to start making them to order.

So you need an efficient workspace.

I could tailor something to your needs.

Custom tailoring, that's the key.

Here, why don't you try it on?

Oh, no, that's OK.

I insist.

They're so cute together.

Ow.

This is definitely one of my better ideas.

Dion and Houston are perfect for each other.

Houston, we have a problem.

This is definitely one of my better ideas.

I was just--

Meddling in my life.

What were you thinking?

That you'd be a cute couple?

Well, you thought wrong.

I have never been so mad at you.

Samosa?

SHARON (VOICEOVER): I couldn't understand what went wrong.

I was just trying to make Dion happy.

Maybe I went a little overboard, but this wasn't gonna

wreck our friendship, was it?

I don't see why Dion's mad.

People set each other up all the time.

If you want a guy's opinion, Dion's probably

more embarrassed than mad.

If you have to be set up to get dates,

it makes you look desperate.

But Dion didn't ask to be set up.

[gasps] Houston doesn't know that,

and now Dion thinks Houston thinks

Dion asked me to set them up.

I'm sorry, rewind.

Brock, you explain.

I've gotta go talk to Houston.

And so I just wanted you to know that the setup

was my idea, not Dion's.

He's not desperate or anything.

He's an amazing person.

Is this an apology or a sales pitch?

I just know you'd have a lot in common.

You're both creative and smart and--

You don't really know anything about me, Sharon.

You didn't even ask if I was single.

Are you?

Yes.

But that's not the point.

[gasps] Celine Dion?

How can these guys possibly be wrong for each other?

[doorbell rings]

Dion.

I just wanna get my jacket from Houston.

I didn't come to talk.

Then listen.

I told Houston you had nothing to do with the setup,

so you don't have to be embarrassed.

Is that what you think?

That I'm embarrassed?

Sharon, I'm angry.

You set me up, even though I told you I wasn't

looking for a relationship.

But you meant that you were waiting for the right person.

Oh, is that what I meant?

OK, maybe Houston's not the one,

but we shouldn't stop looking.

Do you even hear yourself?

I can't deal with you right now.

Can I just talk to Houston, please?

He's in the office.

Now, where did I put that file?

Mom, look at this mess.

I try to do you a favor and this is the thanks I get.

[groans]

I'm gonna take a wild guess that this

isn't entirely about my files.

Sorry about all this.

Sharon can be pretty relentless.

That's OK.

It's not the first time I've been set up.

It was for me, and no offense, but it was hugely awkward.

Look on the bright side.

At least she wants you to be happy.

I am happy.

He's lonely.

Did he say that?

Not exactly.

Somebody saved me from Sharon Spitz's good intentions.

[laughs]

What's so funny?

The party.

Soft lights, romantic music, and the three of us.

I guess it was kind of funny.

But she'd never have done it if she knew how it felt.

That's right.

Is it possible that you wish you had someone

special in your life, which is why

you think Dion feels that way?

It's possible.

Relationships are so complicated.

[music playing]

OK, she's heading for the park.

Great.

We'll be there in five.

Just make sure she doesn't see you.

Me?

You're the one driving the neon station wagon.

[music playing]

Hey.

Thanks for coming out to talk with me.

I know you're busy.

No prob.

The park's on the way to my kickboxing class.

Besides, you sounded pretty low on the phone.

[sighs] Yeah.

I think Dion's gonna avoid me for a very long time.

OK, guys, go get it.

Pull up a porthole.

This is the best seat in the house.

Go long!

Hey, Sharon.

I'm glad I finally ran into you.

I'm Darren.

Hi.

Um, how do you know me?

Mutual friends.

I hear that you're a vegetarian too,

and that we both want to be veterinarians.

We even go to the same orthodontist.

Dr. Hertz, right?

Yeah.

So, do you guys wanna go get a smoothie?

Not really. We've--

Sure.

Maria.

What are you guys doing here?

We decided to find someone special for you.

You're perfect for each other and you have so much in common.

Like what?

Braces and dogs?

Yes.

And you're so cute together.

No, we're not.

This is totally uncomfortable.

This is-- exactly what I did to you?

Yep.

Sorry we had to do this, hun, but you weren't getting it.

Darren is my cousin.

He was just helping us out with this.

I can't get over how much you look alike.

Personally, I don't see the resemblance.

OK, I get it.

I'm sorry I set you guys up without asking.

Now, don't ever do this to me again.

I won't if you won't.

I promise.

Hey, don't wrinkle the jacket.

GROUP: [laughs]

[music playing]

Houston did an awesome job on my mom's office.

So hip now.

I'll have to check it out.

I'm glad Helen was happy with it.

She even gave him a bonus.

Oh?

Yeah.

Two tickets to Celine Dion.

[gasps] Those are impossible to get!

I know.

She won them in a raffle.

But I gave them back.

You what?

Why?

I couldn't think of anyone who'd go with me.

I would have gone!

Sharon, why didn't you say something?

You know I live for Celine!

I thought I was supposed to stop setting you guys up.

GROUP: [laughs]

Oh, very funny, people.

You're gonna pay for that.

Oh, yeah?

Dion, don't!

[music playing, laughing]

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