Napa Ever After (2023)

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Cassie!

These people are spending good money.

They don't want you sneakin'

and spyin' on their wedding.

Sorry, Granny.

Come on. I got a better idea.

Got something for you.

What is it?

Well, whenever we bottle a new wine,

we always sign the first cork.

And you get to do the honors, Cassie.

We built all of this, Cassie.

All of it.

And one of these days,

it's gonna be your mama's.

And after that...

it's gonna be all yours.

Kiss your bride.

We could all be here together.

This is family.

Do you really need to go?

It's fine, Mom, but we have to go.

I'm sorry.

I love you.

I'll call you.

Said it feels so good

to be me in the mornin'

I look around and I see all I wanted

Real talk I got good, good lovin'

And I don't gotta ask for nothin'

I'm all me when I'm with you

I love how you're all you, too

If I could

I'd tell the world it's unexplainable

They don't know they don't know

They don't know...

That sounds like a woman

on the verge of spontaneous combustion.

Oh, this came certified this morning...

"Annie Fink, Attorney-at-Law."

Do we know an Annie Fink?

Nope. No Annie Fink.

Tell me, Hank.

Have we heard anything on the Gervich case?

Not a word.

Don't go there!

You presented a compelling argument.

Oh, yeah? Mm.

Tell that to Joyce.

Are you kidding?

She terrifies me.

Me too.

Nuh-uh, girl! That is not allowed.

No. I'll be fine once I have my, um...

oh, here we go!

Can I have a glass of Merlot

and a Cabernet Sauvignon, please?

Mm-mm.

What?

My Grandma Emma always said

that "red wine is the cure

for all that ails you..."

and I've got a lot of ailments.

You have been a little more wired than usual.

And that's saying a lot.

You know what?

I have not heard a word

from Joyce about my case.

Complete radio silence.

She's gonna fire me.

Mm-hmm. That's what she does.

She ghosts you, then she ousts you.

She sounds terrible, Cassandra.

Oh, she is, but that's what I love about her.

You don't build the most successful

real estate law practice in San Francisco

by being a softie.

She wouldn't fire you over one lost case...

which you haven't even lost!

She might. She might over a case this big.

But you know what?

She might actually be doing me a favor.

You're a perfectionist.

Perfection is the enemy

of creativity, you know.

Hmm!

Is that from one of

your little self-help books?

Yes, it is, but it's true!

Why don't you take a break?

Let someone else pick up the load.

Oh. How is your little handsome fianc?

Is she changing the subject?

Mm-hmm.

I cannot wait

for the two of you to get married

and make me an auntie.

And who's gonna make me an auntie?

Not you two!

Before anybody becomes an auntie,

we need to plan a girls' trip.

Cassandra.

You've been promising

to take us to Napa Valley.

Let's do that.

I haven't been there since I was a kid.

Look, maybe next year.

That's what you said two years ago.

Look, there is a very complicated

family situation going on.

Girl, please.

Answer that phone.

Cassandra Moore speaking.

Oh.

Okay. Well...

thanks for letting me know.

Well, I guess I'm going back to Napa Valley

sooner than expected.

My grandma Emma just passed away.

No...

Oh, honey.

How long will you be gone for?

Well, the funeral's on Saturday.

Maybe a couple days, tops.

Look. I know the circumstances aren't great,

but maybe the break might be good for you.

I'm not so sure about that.

Look, I'm gonna go there, pay my respects,

and get back to work as soon as possible.

If I have a job to come back to.

Cassandra, could you please come to my office?

Okay.

Joyce wants to see me.

So, Cassandra.

You've put in a lot of hours here.

Giving it your all, burning the midnight oil,

and I want to thank you

for your service to this firm.

Thank you for saying that, Joyce.

My work here means the world to me,

and you have been such an amazing mentor.

Just know that I appreciate

every opportunity you've given me and...

respect whatever decision

you need to make at this time.

Okay.

Even if that means letting me go.

Why on Earth would I do that?

Cassandra, Judge McKenna ruled in our favor.

The client is very pleased, and so am I.

Don't I look excited?

Oh.

Very excited.

This was excellent work,

and Frank Wheeler wants you on his account

for all his properties...

worldwide.

Congratulations, Cassandra.

You just made partner.

Seriously?

- Ohh!

- Finding someone

with your instincts and work ethic is rare.

However, you thought this was a big win?

That's nothing compared to what

we're going to do together.

And I'm gonna need all you've got.

You have got it!

Good.

Game on. Starting now.

Oh, about that.

Um, I have to go out of town this weekend.

My grandmother passed away.

Oh. I'm sorry.

No, no, no. But I'll be right back, and then...

game on!

Take all the time

- you need, Cassandra.

- No, no, no.

I'm good.

After a couple days, I'll be back.

Hold on, Miss Fink.

You want me to stay

in Napa Valley for six months?

Well, you'll need at least that long

to figure out which staff members

you want to keep, who you want to hire.

What are you talking about?

Didn't you get the certified

documents I sent over?

Your grandmother left you the vineyard.

Congratulations, Cassandra.

You are the new owner of Eloi.

Oh, my gosh.

Wow.

Wow!

How do you feel about this?

Oh, I think the real question

is how do you feel about it?

I know you and Grandmother

weren't exactly on the best of terms.

Oh, she thought I stole her

daughter away from her, and you.

I know, Dad.

She wanted Mom to take over the vineyard.

That was her wish...

not your mother's.

She couldn't accept that.

Tore the family apart.

Well, I kind of wish

I had spent more time with her.

Why? So she could make you feel bad

about choosing to be a lawyer like your old man

instead of stomping grapes with your feet?

You know, Dad, I don't think

they do that anymore.

Get all the details while you're there

and let me know how I can

help you with the sale.

The sale?

You're gonna sell it, aren't you?

You don't have time to run a vineyard.

You've just made partner.

Of course I'm going to sell it.

What other choice do I have, right?

Hi. I have an appointment

with one of your real estate agents... Eric.

Yes. Well, it was supposed

to start 15 minutes ago,

but, of course, I got stuck in bridge traffic.

But no worries, I will be

at your office in 10 minutes.

He has another appointment in 30 minutes,

so we may need to reschedule you

to later today.

I promise I'll be there in 10.

Less than 10.

Or maybe not.

I'll call you right back.

All right, all right.

Let's see here...

You doing okay there?

Doin' great.

You need a hand?

I don't, actually, but thank you for offering.

Seems like you know

your way around a flat tire.

My father insisted I learn,

or else I could be stuck

out in the middle of nowhere,

at the mercy of a complete stranger.

Oh. So, a damsel in distress she is not.

Nor will she ever be.

So, what, you're just gonna

stand there and watch me?

If you don't mind.

Oh, I get it.

So you're trying to make sure

I don't mess up, right?

So you can just swoop on in and save me?

No, not at all.

No, I'm thinking there may be

a few things that you can tell me.

Such as?

We could start with your name.

Look. I'm not trying to be rude,

but I really don't have time for this.

I'm only in town for one, maybe two days.

Easy now!

This isn't a marriage proposal.

I am just being neighborly, as they say.

But it seems like you can hold your own.

Good luck with the tire.

Thank you. Good luck with...

whatever it is you do.

I ain't got none of the right answers

I can't deal when I'm wrong

I'm trying hard to stay positive

And let it out in song

My creative niche they call a blessing

Suddenly took a long walk

And it's gone

It's gone...

Ah!

Oh!

I am so sorry.

I wasn't expecting anyone to be here.

Neither was I,

since most people knock and use the front door.

Cassandra, I presume?

Please forgive me...

but am I supposed to know you?

I'm Isabel Collins.

I'm your grandmother's best friend.

It's good to see you.

This place must have

changed quite a bit

since you were here last, huh?

I would say so.

Well, come on.

Let's, uh, look around and refresh that memory.

Now, we have to prune these,

and we're planting new vines right over here.

When did you move here?

Oh, a few years after my husband died.

Neither one of us wanted to go it alone.

We had some great times together.

I did, too.

I used to love watching weddings

from the balcony.

This place was so beautiful.

Well, I heard the stories

about your grandma and your mama.

Now, your grandma was one stubborn lady.

- Eh.

- I guess your mama was too.

Mm.

I suppose it runs in the family.

I suppose it does.

Far as I could tell,

they were both standing up

for what they both believed in.

Mm-hmm.

Not sure either one of them was wrong.

Oh, all I know is, Mom wanted to be an artist,

to start a new life with my dad.

And Emma wanted this place

to stay in the family.

- Mm.

- The last thing she wanted

was for Eloi to be in the hands of strangers.

It's kind of cold out here.

Let's go in for some tea.

Sure.

Okay. Let's go.

Camomile tea.

Calms the senses.

How many employees do you have?

Well, we have a small crew

that keeps up the bottling.

We haven't been doing much growing lately,

but that's okay,

since we have some nice old vintages

that are aging in our barrels.

Not as fancy as our 2014 Cab,

but you do what you can.

This is Mom's.

Yes.

Every time we bottled a new wine.

Oh, my goodness.

I can't believe it's still here.

Grandma had me sign this

the same day that we...

the same day we left for good.

Gosh.

Now this...

this is what you call an accomplishment...

to build something that you love

with your bare hands.

It makes me wonder why Mom

wanted to leave this place.

Sometimes, we all need a little break

so we can return renewed and refreshed.

That's what your grandmother

was hoping your mom would do

when she left.

But it wasn't just a break.

No.

See you at Emma's service tomorrow.

Oh, yeah

Oh, yeah...

Oh...

I stand here

Looking at the face of my heart

It's so clear

Why I gave my all from the start

Something

As strong as this love we share

Don't come easy...

Hi.

It was a really beautiful service.

And different, just like Grandma.

Oh, yeah.

Um, I'll be in touch.

I'm sure the guy that's handling the sale

will need to speak with you.

I wanted to give you this.

What is it?

Your grandma was big about writing letters.

Maybe it was easier for her

to say what she needed to say

this way.

Wow.

Here's the rest of them.

All of these?

I'm gonna miss this old place.

Oh!

Oh, Isabel.

My dearest Cassandra...

I am so happy

that your mother and I

began writing to each other

before she died.

We dreamed of having a reunion

here at Eloi when she got better.

We dreamed that, some day, you would join us.

If there is a little piece of your heart

that still loves this place,

please, do what you can

to nurture and protect Eloi.

Love, Grandma Emma.

So Frank signed off

on the notes you made,

- so we're good to go.

- That's great.

Joyce...

I need to take a sabbatical.

This better be good.

Am I really doing this?

Yep, and I'm glad you are. You need the break.

What break?

I have to learn how to run

a winery in six months.

What does your dad think about all of this?

Ah, well, as far as he knows, I'm selling,

and I'm not telling him otherwise.

Oh, girl! Good luck with that.

Mm-hmm.

Cheers!

Cassandra, you know how to drink wine.

You don't know the first thing

about making wine.

No, but other people do,

and I'll just hire them to teach me.

I am very capable, Hank.

And this vineyard... is it making money,

or do you have to bankroll it?

I will have to make a small investment...

but it's just until things get moving again.

Can I ask you something?

Why are you doing this?

I'm doing it for my mom.

She always wanted to, but never got the chance.

At least tell me

that I'm gonna be getting

free wine out of this.

You will get free wine by the cases.

Oh!

You gonna know my name

Because Ima get you

You gonna know my name

'Cause Ima get you

Ima get you Ima get you, yeah

You know, I'd ask you if you need any help,

but we both know how that will go.

We were never properly introduced,

mostly because you refused,

but I think now's as good a time as any.

Alec Jackson.

Cassandra Moore.

I own this place now.

Yeah, so I've heard.

Napa is vast in acreage,

but it is small when it comes to town gossip.

You getting settled in all right?

Is there anything I can...

I don't mean to be rude, but...

what are you doing here?

Oh, I worked for your grandmother for years.

Now I just help oversee

- the work crew.

- Cassandra!

Oh!

Tino told me you were coming back.

Oh, Isabel.

It's wonderful to have you here.

Oh, so good to see you.

Yeah, I figured I'd come back and give it a go.

Well, you're talking to the right man

who can help you with that.

We need all hands on deck.

Isabel, we need to slow things down, okay?

Look, I don't even know what

I can afford to pay people yet.

Just let me get to the bank.

That way, I can see where the property stands.

I can go over the budget

with a fine-tooth comb,

and I can look at the outstanding bills

and see if I can even get a loan.

Just like Emma.

Okay.

Well, I insist on staying pro bono.

I can't allow that.

Why is that?

Because maybe I don't want to owe anyone.

Oh. Well, I don't call in favors.

Never have, never will.

He's telling the truth.

Practically ran the place when Emma got sick.

Never asked for one red cent.

Okay. Well, just because he's free

doesn't mean he's the right man for the job.

I don't even know your skill set.

Well, my skill set's as follows...

I know this place like the back of my hand,

and you don't.

But you will...

with my help.

See? Everything's gonna work out just fine.

Why don't we go in and have some tea,

and we can start making plans?

Whoa! Are you okay?

I'm good. I'm good. I'm great.

Oof.

I'm good.

- Are you good?

- Yeah. I'm good.

Your grandma was a pillar of the community.

That's true.

Everyone loved Emma Eloi.

Mm. I didn't know her very well,

but I'm happy she had that kind of support.

You know, we were dry here for a spell,

but Alec here,

he got us to a place

where we could start making wine again.

Really?

And how exactly did you do that, Alec?

Well... I did an assessment.

The root system needed supplements,

so I checked the water lines,

soil minerals, et cetera.

Now, best-case scenario,

you'll be able to prune and train the vines,

and have bud breaks in a month or so,

but you won't be able to bear any fruit...

not for a few months.

That's perfect.

I'm on a six-month sabbatical, so...

Six months?

You think you can do all of this in six months?

Well, you just said...

I said, "best-case scenario".

Now, things don't always

go according to plan out here.

Now, six months... that's just the beginning.

This is an ongoing enterprise.

You just can't just start it,

and leave it to take care of itself.

I'm fully aware of that.

Sorry. Got to get this.

She gets upset when I don't take her calls.

Hey, love!

Yeah, no, I told you that I'm at work.

Mm-hmm.

I know. I'll... I'll make it up to you.

Yeah.

Yeah, in about another hour or so.

Okay. Don't be mad.

Love you. Bye.

Feel free to go if you need.

I, um, don't want anyone

getting upset with you.

No, it's fine.

I will bring her something nice for dinner.

She'll get over it. She always does.

Wow. What a charmer.

So they say.

Anyway, where were we again?

Um, right... things going according to plan.

And you telling me there's no such thing.

Well, you know, there is one thing

that you can count on out here.

Sunrise...

crisp chill in the air,

sweet sounds across the valley.

It's magical.

You get that every day,

whether you plan on it or not.

Ladies.

What the...

This is a beautiful morning?

I don't know. Maybe it's just a leaky pipe.

Well, I'll call Alec

and have him come and take a look.

Oh.

Okay, Isabel, are you sure that he's qualified?

I'm sure that he is a great vineyard worker,

but maybe, just maybe, we should get a plumber?

Dear, there is nothing that Alec can't do.

All right. Have him come while I'm at the bank.

And tell him

I insist on paying him.

All right, I'll tell him,

but I already know what he's gonna say.

"Super Alec"... again.

We all loved your grandmother, and her wine.

Eloi's 2014 Cabernet

is one of the best I've ever had.

But...

I'm afraid to tell you

your inheritance

isn't the jackpot you might think it is.

So the business was struggling?

So I'm just gonna pick up where she left off...

start making some minor repairs,

and build back slowly.

Then I'm thinking about $50,000

for the exterior,

for the vines, the bottling,

then, before you know it,

we will be turning a profit

and taking care of the house.

I'm sorry,

I don't think you're

understanding, Miss Moore...

there is no equity

to take out on that property.

I don't think I understand.

Emma Eloi mortgaged that property to the hilt.

She didn't want anyone to know,

but any time she needed more money,

she'd be right back

in that chair you're sitting in.

Wait.

Are you saying that Eloi

is completely underwater?

With interest rates where they are these days,

property values are sinking fast.

However...

if you have another home you'd

like to use as collateral...

The only property I own is Eloi.

Then I'm sorry, there's nothing we can do.

Unless...

you want to sell.

I can introduce you

to a few very motivated buyers.

I don't walk away from challenges.

Hey!

Hey.

So how'd it go with the bank?

Mm.

You know, wait there. I'm coming up.

No, no, no. You don't have...

Okay. I'll just wait here.

Oh.

What a spectacular view.

Mm. I remember when

Grandmother used to take me here

to watch the weddings.

I thought this was the most

magical place in the world.

Hmm.

Hmm. Not like anyone would

want to get married there now.

You know, an "Emma Eloi wedding"

was every young girl's dream.

Did you know

Grandmother mortgaged this place

to keep it afloat?

I didn't.

But then, she was a very proud woman.

Even if there was something wrong,

she'd never let on.

Why?

What was your connection to her?

She meant a lot to me.

She helped me out at a time

where I really needed her.

You know, this vineyard, it was her lifeblood,

and it meant everything

that she was able to leave

her mark in this valley.

Everyone says she was such a special woman.

That's why I wish I'd known her better.

Why didn't you?

Good old family drama.

See, that's why I'm so surprised

she left the vineyard to me.

You know,

kind of makes sense.

It's her way of...

you know, closing the distance,

bringing the family back to, you know,

where it all started.

Mm.

Oh.

Excuse me.

Hey!

Yeah, okay. I will be right there.

Love you, too.

All right. Well, I've gotta go.

The pipe is fixed, though,

so it should not leak on your face again.

- Thanks.

- Okay.

How much do I owe you?

Nah. This one's on the house.

You're not trying to take pity on me, are you?

No. I wouldn't dream of it.

We all know that you don't

need anyone's help, right?

Tell me again who the "Valcolts" are.

Local vintners.

They adored your grandma.

You'll love them!

Why are we going to see them?

Well...

I figured it would be a...

a good way for you to get to know your grandma.

You're standing on the shoulders

of greatness, girl.

Come on!

I like to think

we make a pretty good Chardonnay at Valcolt.

My dad's been doing this for a long time.

It's very nice.

Rich... buttery.

With an oak-influenced style.

That's our signature.

It's not an Eloi, but then, what is?

Nothing. But I may be biased.

Your grandmother...

she took my dad under her wing

when he was first starting out.

She did that for a lot of people.

We liked to call her

"the Godmother of the Valley".

Excuse me, miss?

And if someone hit hard times and needed a job,

even if she didn't have an opening,

Emma would find them something.

Um, Isabel...

Mm?

Did you know about all the loans

that Grandmother took out on the vineyard?

Emma didn't want to burden

anyone with her troubles.

I mean, I'd ask, and her signature answer was,

"It's fine.

I'm fine. Everything's fine."

So, why did she stop with the weddings?

Well, Emma was "Eloi Weddings".

But as she got older,

there was just too much work.

Plus, the wedding area

overhead was very expensive,

and with our small staff,

something had to give,

and eventually...

everything had to give, except the bottling.

Would be nice to have

the weddings back, though.

Wait a second... is that who

he's been speaking with on the phone?

Yep. That's the only girl

that can capture his heart.

Wait, you thought...

I didn't think anything.

I didn't!

Well, he's single, in case you were wondering.

I wasn't, but thank you.

Oh!

Thank you.

Ahem.

Dad, look.

Oh! Well...

hello.

Hi.

Cassandra, this is my daughter, Mary.

Mary, this is Miss Cassandra.

Pleasure to meet you, Mary.

You too. Hi, Mrs. Isabel.

Hello, sweetheart.

We just came over to ask your dad

when he's gonna be coming over tomorrow.

Isabel, I'm sure that Alec

has other things to do

besides hang around the vineyard all day.

What do you do, anyway?

I design software and apps.

Set my own schedule.

And he makes a very good living

at it, too, right, Alec?

Well, to answer your first question,

"Miss Isabel",

I will be coming bright and early

to check out the irrigation system,

see if there's anything that, you know,

needs replacing before

we start pruning the vines.

Alec, you know, if you just tell me

what needs to be done

and give me a quick tutorial,

I can take over and run the staff myself.

Okay, wait a second.

Why do the two of you continue to laugh at me?

This isn't a joke.

Maybe you're funny

and, you know, you just don't know it.

Oh. Maybe you just don't

want to give up the reins

because it makes you feel good

about yourself, hmm?

You like feeling like a hero, Alec?

You know, what if I was to say to you,

"Why don't you just give me

a quick tutorial on the law

and I'll," you know, "defend

those criminals myself"?

I don't defend criminals.

I'm a real estate lawyer.

Bah.

Six of one, half a dozen of another.

Maybe you underestimate me.

Maybe you overestimate yourself.

Maybe I'm a quick study.

Well, I'm a good teacher.

So if the lady insists on

overseeing things for herself,

far be it for me to stop her.

I will be there tomorrow morning

to show you how everything works,

and then you can take over.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

You ready, Mare-Mare?

- Yep.

- All right.

Bah!

See you bright and early.

Can't wait.

- Mm-hmm.

- Nice to meet you, Mary.

You too.

Let's go. Come on.

Knock-knock.

- Mary!

- Grandma!

Hey, Mom. Thanks for taking Mary today.

I just got an early thing at Eloi.

Ooh! With Miss Emma's granddaughter?

Her name is Miss Cassandra.

"Miss Cassandra"?

Ooh! Is she pretty?

Very pretty.

Mom.

What? I thought you were done at Eloi.

Is that why you're hanging around so much?

I am just helping Cassandra...

Miss Emma's granddaughter...

she's, uh, you know, a little green.

Well, what's she like?

Is she smart? Is she like her grandmother?

Oh, my gosh. When do I get to meet her?

Mom, please. Slow your roll, okay?

She only here for six months,

and then she goes back to being a lawyer.

Well, you know, son,

a lot can happen in six months.

You be good, Mare.

You too, Mom.

See you later.

Cassandra?

Hey!

Are you ready to do this?

Oh, I am always ready.

- Okay.

- Mm-hmm.

You, uh, you want to bring that book with you,

or leave it under the tarp?

So right now, these are dormant,

which happens in the winter,

but it's the ideal time to prune,

get them ready for spring...

you know, when they start producing fruit.

Oh, so we do this on every row?

Mm-hmm.

See, Emma's got a machine pruner in the shed,

but you're still gonna need

four or five more guys

if you want to get this ready in time.

You know, the rest of your crew,

they're too busy bottling.

Four or five guys?

Yeah. You know, there are some high-school kids

who know the drill.

You can hire them for fairly cheap,

but you're still gonna need

a professional to run the machinery.

Okay.

Ah.

And I'm assuming that professional is you?

Oh. You flatter me.

I mean, I'm not a true professional,

but I do know my way around a pruner.

Anyways, we get enough rain up here,

so you're not gonna need to water too often.

I'd say once every 10 days should do it.

All right.

Now, you don't want to over-saturate

and waterlog the roots.

Now, if those leaves turn yellow,

that is a bad sign.

Okay.

You...

want to write all this down?

No. I don't.

You didn't think there was that much to it?

I mean, my book wasn't entirely thorough,

but, you know, I did make it

through law school on my own,

paid back my student loans,

made partner at my firm before the age of 40.

Tch! I got this.

Sure you do.

Mm-hmm.

Let me show you how to tend the soil.

Come on, stay in there.

Oh. I'm coming.

How did it go out there?

Oh, you know.

Passed out two, maybe three times...

so I'd say that was a win.

Have some lemonade, dear.

Thank you, Isabel.

It's a lot, I know...

but I told you, Alec is the man for the job.

What is his story, Isabel?

He likes to think that he's got me pegged,

but he's not very forthcoming about himself.

Well, his wife, Shelly, passed away

about a year after your grandfather.

He took care of Shelly for two years

while she was sick,

and they had a four-year-old

little girl at home.

He was so lost.

Emma had just gone through the same thing,

and she just took his hand, picked him up,

and got the community

to rally around him and Mary.

Ohh.

Hence the reason he still

wants to take care of Eloi.

I guess Emma Eloi

will always have a special place in his heart,

and you, my dear, will reap the benefits,

and the sooner you accept that,

the better off we'll all be.

Surprise!

Wine weekend!

What are you two doing here?

Did you not hear me the first time?

"Wine weekend!"

No, I know...

I know that part!

I just wasn't expecting you.

This place isn't quite ready for visitors.

We're not "visitors".

Besides, we don't judge.

Well, we might judge a little...

but we love you.

I love you, too!

I just wish you would've called

and told me before you came.

It was sort of an emergency.

I have to change my wedding date.

What?

Why? When?

Dan is joining

this "Doctors Give Back" program abroad.

Oh, Lena...

So you need to come back home

and help me plan. Please?

No, Lena. I can't leave right now.

But you're one of my bridesmaids!

I know that, but I can't...

Oh, hold that thought!

Let's discuss this over brunch.

- Mm.

- And wine.

Mm!

Okay. Well, before that, let me, uh,

show you around my vineyard, dahling.

Oh.

Oh, yeah, okay. Maybe I should change first.

Okay. All right. I'll be right back.

"My vineyard"?

Seriously.

Well! Now I see why you don't want to leave.

Who is this?

That's Alec.

Apparently, he was really close

friends with my grandmother,

and he's been helping out for years.

He's also known as "the uncatchable catch".

We'll see about that.

Hi! Hello! I'm Lena...

"Dr. Carey," as some would call me.

We're Cassandra's friends.

Just came up for the weekend.

I'm Angela.

Oh. Alec.

Nice to meet you both.

Mm!

So how are you ladies at pruning?

Unless you're talking about eyebrows,

the answer is "terrible".

Alec, they totally surprised me.

So, my girls...

got a few things to wrap up,

but I'll meet up with you later.

Nah. No, it's cool.

I brought reinforcements.

You ladies, go have fun.

We'll tend to the vines.

The man said he's good!

Let's go. Wine awaits.

Mm-hmm!

That is am...

Do you think about anything other than...

You say all of that? Spill.

We need the tea on this guy

and do not leave anything out.

The tea is hot!

No, we don't need to think about it

Baby, I...

I want you

Why not come try something new?

You ain't got nothing to lose

Baby, I...

I want you

Why not come try something new?

You ain't got nothing to lose

Those boys who were working

on the vines just drove off.

They were here for hours!

Mm-hmm. And all I could hear

was "cha-ching, cha-ching."

You ladies know I had to dip into my savings?

Which was pretty meager to begin with,

after paying my student loans.

The wine doesn't make

enough money for the upkeep?

Oh, honey, not when every penny goes towards

paying the multiple home-equity loans

my grandmother took out.

I have no idea what I'm doing here anymore.

You're learning.

And it seems your teacher...

is a charmin', handsome...

...young man named Alec!

Would you stop it?

I have got more important things

to deal with...

like how am I going to pay those kids?

This place used to be thriving,

and I refuse to be the one

to run it into the ground.

Mm. All good things take time, sis.

Time that I don't have, Angela.

Then you'll have to get creative.

You know, when my grandma

needed some extra cash,

she used to sell barbeque

sandwiches to the neighbors.

It was like a party

in our backyard every weekend.

Mm. Did she just say "barbeque sandwiches"?

Oh!

The shade is real from this one.

- From the broke one!

- Uh-huh.

- Eh, good point.

- Uh-huh!

Okay, okay!

Well, to your point, Angela...

the weddings here were beautiful,

and maybe it was a little similar

to those barbeque sandwiches.

Look at this.

Right?

Isn't it amazing?

Grandma used to allow us

to go on the balcony...

Um... is this your handyman Alec?

It is.

Honey, I'm sorry, he's...

A widower.

I knew about his wife,

and I've met his daughter,

but I had no idea he got married at Eloi.

What a perfect setting for a wedding.

I just had... the most amazing idea!

Now, if I can pull this off,

you, my dear,

are going to have the wedding of your dreams,

and we are gonna bring back

the glory days of Eloi!

Is she thinking what I think she's thinkin'?

I don't know, but if there's wine involved,

I'm here for it.

Oh, yes.

Yeah, you know,

it's a great idea, Cassandra,

but it's gonna take a lot more than one deposit

to get this place in shape for a wedding.

You're right. One deposit won't be enough.

Well, exactly, because, you know...

- But...

- We got stuff we got to do.

What if we got word out

that Eloi weddings are back?

Lena's wedding could be

the first of many to come.

Okay.

Okay, listen. So here's what we'll do, right?

We'll set up a website to take in deposits.

People book these events

a year in advance, anyway...

well, with the exception of Lena...

but those deposits could pay for everything.

I don't know. You know, it's, uh...

it's risky.

Slightly.

And we'd have to let everybody know

that we are still under construction.

Full transparency. Agreed.

Huh. You know, what if

we don't make a deadline?

I mean, you do not want

to mess with people's weddings.

I always make my deadlines.

- Huh.

- Look, Alec.

I know this is a huge undertaking...

wine and now weddings...

but I can't do this without you.

I need your help.

I'm sorry. Could you...

Could you say that again?

I need your help.

Ooh!

Heh, heh.

Wow. How did that feel for you, huh?

Because, mm, that was good for me.

You are such a mess.

All right, listen.

You ain't gotta beg, Cassandra.

I'll be more than happy to help you.

Thank you.

Well, hello there.

Dad?

Mr. Moore, let me tell you...

and then she said,

"You should have your wedding here,"

and I was like, "Oh, that's

a great idea, Cassandra!"

And the wine here... have you tasted the wine?

It is the best!

I mean, ha!

It is so good... and I should know,

I'm practically a wine sommelier.

It's the terroir...

The amount of wine that we've had here...

- with the Earth...

- since we've been here...

Oh, my gosh! You would think that...

But this whole place has got...

The variety of wine that she's able to grow...

so many varieties...

Ladies... Ladies!

Oh, that was amazing.

Yeah? Yeah.

Uh, Dad?

Um, I think it's time for a walk and talk.

Yes. I'd like that.

Okay.

And maybe you can tell me

exactly what's going on here.

Sure.

- Okay. Bye, Mr. Moore!

- Mr. Moore!

So...

when were you gonna tell me

about changing your mind about selling?

I wanted to make some headway first.

Show you I'd made some progress.

Progress?

Doing what?

Jeopardizing your career?

Honey, you just got a promotion...

the promotion you've been

working towards for months.

Daddy, I already I know that.

You're set up for a great future,

and now you want to risk that for...

this?

Mom... is the reason I'm doing this.

Come on.

I need to show you something.

Why didn't you tell me about this before?

Because I didn't want you to feel bad.

Why would I feel bad?

Well, because I didn't want you to feel

like any of this was your fault.

Cassandra, I assure you,

your mother's decisions were hers,

not mine.

Your grandmother had no right to make her feel

that she was wrong for following her heart.

I already know that, Dad.

And now you've found a bunch of letters

and you feel the need to right some wrong?

Honey, this isn't your fight.

Well, then, whose fight is it, Dad?

I can see you have your heart

set on doing this.

I do.

And I would love to have your support.

I...

I hope you get what

you're looking for out of this.

I really do.

I miss you guys already!

This was so fun.

Thank you so much for coming to see me.

- Thank you.

- Thank you for having us.

Thank you, my babe.

You gonna be okay?

I am gonna be great.

I've got a dream wedding to plan, huh?

I have no doubt it will be beautiful!

If you need anything...

How about that deposit?

I'll wire it to your account

as soon as I get home!

I know you're good for it.

If anyone can do this, Cassandra, you can.

Thank you.

- Love you.

- Yeah.

All right.

See you soon!

All right, ladies.

Make sure you call me

when you get home, all right?

We will, honey!

Safe travels.

Bye, girl!

Eloi Weddings are back!

Just visit our website

at EloiDreamWeddings.com,

and that way, you can follow our progress

and see renderings of our plans.

Oh, and down here,

these are links to all of our socials.

Talk to you soon. Thank you.

Weddings are now back at Eloi.

Hey, Mary.

Thank you for helping out today.

You're welcome.

Oh. You know what?

You can't forget to send me

a bill for all that hard work.

My dad said that

we're doing this for Miss Emma and you.

Aw. That's very sweet of you.

And you.

But... Miss Emma did give me ice cream

when I'd come to the vineyard.

Did she?

Yup!

Mare.

You know, I think ice cream

in exchange for hard work

is a tradition we need to keep going.

There's a Hansen's around the corner,

and if I remember correctly,

they have the best Rocky Road ever.

Dad, can we?

Yeah.

But you finish handing out all

your flyers first, all right?

A day's pay for a day's work.

Mare!

Hey, wait for us, though!

Come on.

Love me some chocolate.

Hey, Dad. There's Phoebe. Can I go say hi?

Yeah, yeah, sure. Go ahead.

Okay.

You know, everyone I talked to today

seemed really excited

about the resurgence of Eloi Weddings.

Mm-hmm.

Are you okay with that?

I'm sure this kicks up some dust for you.

No. No, I'm fine.

See, I consider myself a... dust-free zone.

- Really?

- Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

"Dust-free zone"?

I prefer to focus on what I had,

rather than, you know, what I've lost.

Your grandmother taught me that.

It sounds like she learned

some pretty valuable lessons

later in life.

Yeah, I just hope that Mary can grow up

to be as strong and self-assured

as you are.

- What?

- Mm-hmm.

That almost sounded like a compliment, Alec.

Oh, maybe just a little bit. A little bit.

Hey. You having fun, kiddo?

Yes, but...

it would be even more fun

if I had another scoop.

Another scoop?

Yes.

You haven't finished what I gave you.

But, like, I can already tell

this isn't enough.

It's, like, one crumb.

Please?

No.

Mm-mm. Mm-mm. Try this one.

"Pretty ple-e-e-e-ase?"

No. No!

You do not encourage her.

Do not encourage her.

Call me when you're near

I'll be waiting by the window

Ready, set, and let's go

Come, girl, have no fear...

Cassandra?

Cassandra?

Cassan...

Oh, my gosh!

Ohh.

Are you trying to give me a heart attack?

It's about time this old place

had a good dusting.

Dust-free zone, right?

Ohh.

Oh! I almost forgot.

All right.

Oh...

Is this...

This is Mom's painting.

This painting was the centerpiece of this room

for decades.

I guess it meant a lot to Emma

that your mom gave it to her.

She didn't.

No. Someone bought this

from a gallery in Santa Barbara

years ago.

We just never knew who it was.

She was proud of her, wasn't she?

Oh, yes!

Very much so.

Angela, I'm worried this

place won't be ready in time.

Yeah. Yeah, it's a whole lot of work,

but I really believe in this, Angela.

I don't know what I can do to help,

but say the word.

Just promise me you won't tell Lena.

I don't want her to feel bad

about all the stress this is causing me.

I can send you some money.

Absolutely not.

Girl! Stop trying to be a martyr all the time.

Martyrs die, you know.

I am not trying to be a martyr, trust me.

Look, I gotta go.

Yeah, okay.

But call me if you need me.

I will.

Love you, Angela.

Love you, too.

Take care.

I heard that.

I'll be fine.

Can I take you somewhere?

Come on.

When my wife first got sick...

I was so angry.

You know, she was so strong.

I was, uh, I was lost.

I, uh, I just couldn't process it all,

and then one day, your grandma,

she brought me up here.

She told me to give all my anger

and grief to the sky,

so when it gets too much, I just...

Ooh!

Yeah, I'm not doing that.

Hey, listen, Cassandra.

Can I make an observation?

Now, everybody knows that you are capable.

You don't have to hold it

together all of the time.

Yes, I do.

Why?

Because no one will take me seriously

if they see the cracks in the veneer.

Well, you know, sometimes,

the cracks are there

so the light shines through.

I just want you to know

that, as long as I'm around,

you don't have to go at it alone.

I got you.

The sky's got you.

Take a little bit off your morning

Give a little bit off your day

Everything's okay

All right, have a good day.

Appreciate it.

You must think I'm crazy

To stay this way

Is this what you use to water the grapes?

No, no. This is what we use

to give water to our plants.

It's an irrigation system.

Mm-hmm. All right. I'll take that from you.

Oh!

Oh, you think that's funny?

- Just a little.

- Yeah? Yeah?

No, no, no.

No, no!

No!

Oh, yes, I can save the 11th for a few days.

Okay, just fill out the forms on our website,

submit your deposit, and you're good to go.

We're excited, too.

Bye.

This place is feeling alive again!

And it's all thanks to you!

Thanks to us.

Hey, Alec.

Oh. I'd love to join you and Mary.

Okay.

See you soon.

Don't start, Isabel.

It's just a movie.

Who, me?

I'm not saying a word.

Whatcha gonna wear on your date?

Isabel!

Can I go get some candy?

Yeah, but nothing king-size.

Okay.

All right? There you go.

Mary. How about some gummy bears?

- Okay.

- Okay?

Yeah.

We'll wait here for you.

- Okay.

- Okay.

She is adorable.

She... is her mom.

Everything... curious, precocious, kind,

and infuriating.

I know that you miss her.

Well, the hardest part, really, is...

Mary being robbed of life with her mom.

It has been six years since Shelly died.

Everyone's telling me

I should get out there, too.

Do they?

Mm-hmm.

Hmm.

What do you think?

Well, I think that's for you to decide,

not them.

I guess...

I guess I have a hard time seeing myself

with anybody else.

You know, it's weird, but...

I don't know, I feel like I'd be betraying her.

Ah. So is that how you become

"the uncatchable catch"?

Oh!

Oh, is that what they're saying about me?

Ah! I'm just saying.

Look, no, no. I get it.

But lately, I've been thinking about something

my mom told me after my last break-up.

She said, "when happiness

walks out of your life"

and you think it's gone for good,

it's not.

You've just got to keep the light on

"and the door unlocked."

Hmm.

That is good advice.

Mm.

Maybe you should take it.

I think maybe we both should.

I said no king-size!

This is all they had.

Ooh! All my favorite colors. Good job, Mary!

Well, you're gonna have to share it with me...

then I want some of...

No!

Mm-mm.

Come on, Mary.

Whatcha looking at?

Oh, nothing.

It's just a beautiful day.

A very beautiful day.

Uh-huh.

Ah, yes, yes, yes.

Mm!

Finally bearing fruit.

See, this is where our hard work pays off.

This is exciting, Alec, but I'm still nervous.

We still need to finish the barn,

and it's taking longer than expected.

Well, that happens sometimes

when you have to go into the walls.

Ah, and that's what makes

the budget go up and up and up.

Well, then, we need to book some more weddings.

"We"?

Come on now.

I'm invested in you, Cassandra.

This place, Eloi.

Oh, no.

She's coming to check the progress.

Hey, girl!

- Hey, girl.

- What's up?

Oh...

- Wow.

- Mm-hmm.

Cassandra.

Hey. Dan.

- Alec.

- Nice to meet you.

- Pleasure.

- So good to see you!

We came into town to meet with the caterer,

and figured we'd see how things are going here.

Great. Great. Everything's great!

- Yeah.

- Yeah. It looks...

It looks like it's...

going.

Dan. Dan...

in the midst of chaos, there is order.

Huh? All right. Why don't you guys come inside?

Our latest case of Chardonnay is ready,

and you two can be the first to taste it.

- It's ready?

- It is so ready.

Okay. It's right over there. Let's get inside.

- I'm thirsty.

- Come on, baby?

- And you're thirsty?

- Yeah.

Mm.

Ooh!

Way to deflect, Counselor.

I try.

Where's the label?

Still working on it.

I'll eventually come up with something.

So, four weeks.

Cassie, you think it'll be ready?

Of course, it'll be ready.

Lena, it's your big day.

I got this!

That, and Alec is always on top of things.

You two seem to be getting along.

And you're actually letting him help.

Who are you?

He's great at what he does.

Why wouldn't I let him help?

Girl, don't act like you're not

Miss "I Can Install My Own Garbage Disposal".

But good for you!

Maybe you can let him help you

with a few other things!

Lena, don't go there.

Seriously, this life agrees with you.

You're different. I don't know...

softer?

Calmer. Less stressed!

Mm. Trust me, I am fully stressed.

But I don't know, Lena,

it's a different kind of stress.

Like, a meaningful stress.

Wow.

It feels like Zen stress,

the way you just explained all of that to me.

- "Zen stress"?

- Yeah. Yeah, I told you.

Me? Zen?

Yes! That's what this is doing to you!

Cassandra? Zen?

Hey, baby.

So Alec here was telling me

about this bar in town.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah. It's '90s night.

I think we should all go.

Yeah. You know, Mary's at a sleep over,

so I'm game.

What do you say, Cassandra?

Hmm. I think I am game, too.

Oh!

Let me just go and change

and jazz things up a bit.

- Oh...

- There she goes.

Look at that walk! Okay, Missy. Okay.

Babe, look at this view.

It's breathtaking.

We're gonna get married here.

It's gonna be amazing.

- Gorgeous.

- Mm-hmm.

'Cause it's you and me...

Cassandra, look at you, running a vineyard.

Who would've thought?

Yes. She traded in those red-bottomed heels

for rubber mud boots.

And I am a little surprised myself,

but I guess it's just another part of my DNA.

Great!

So I can have the heels?

Uh, no. Trust and believe

I will be rocking those as soon

as I get back to the firm.

Ah, yes. Right. I keep forgetting that part.

So tell me this.

What happens with the vineyard

when you go back?

I don't know, I haven't thought that far ahead.

But my focus

is getting things up and running now,

living in the moment.

Look at you!

I'm proud of you.

You could always hire Alec.

He seems pretty indispensable.

He is.

He always shows up for me.

Mm.

And...

I always will.

And speaking of showing up,

Mary is insisting

that you come to her birthday dinner.

Go, Mary!

I would love to.

- Mm-hmm.

- Absolutely.

I will absolutely be there.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Oh, hold up! That's my jam!

Oh? Well, come on,

get your girl on the dance floor.

Let's show these young kids how we do it.

I'm so into you

I don't know what I'm gonna do

Know what to do

Boy, you got me so confused

I'm so confused

I don't know what I'm gonna do

What I'm gonna do

Friends ask how could I give myself

To one who belongs to someone else

All the moves!

Oh, my feet.

- Your feet?

- My feet!

- Are you kidding me right now?

- The dancing!

Mm! What time is it? Your girl is tired.

- It's 11:00.

- Really?

Oh, that long drive must have worn me out.

It's 46 miles, Lena.

Well, I am a little buzzed from all the wine.

Point is, I need to lay my head down.

Baby, can we head back to the hotel now?

I don't know, Lena, it's still...

not too late

to watch a movie. Mm-hmm!

Good night!

Good night, Lena.

- Mwah!

- Drive safe.

- Yeah.

- I will call you.

This was so much fun.

Mm. Mwah.

- See you.

- All right.

She is something else.

I like your friends.

Eh, I think they kind of like you, too.

Mm-hmm.

- Just a little...

- Just a little bit?

Just a little bit.

I, uh, enjoyed watching you let loose tonight.

Mm, I'm trying to remember the last time

I did anything like that...

just threw caution to the wind,

not caring if anyone was watching.

Yeah.

Something about this place is so liberating.

Well, there's a lot to be said

for throwing caution in the wind,

living in the moment.

You know, I... I have to say something.

You know, I always felt

that we get one great love in our life...

and that I already used mine up.

And then you come around,

and I'm thinking

that maybe that part of my life

isn't over for me.

You know, it's like your mom said...

just because happiness left you once

doesn't mean it's gone for good.

Alec, you have no idea

how much you've changed me.

You are one of the most beautiful people

I have ever met.

Okay.

But am I alone in what I'm feeling?

No.

But it's complicated.

Why?

Because this is temporary, Alec.

I'm not here forever,

and you already knew that.

Why can't you be?

It's not that simple.

But it is that simple.

You brought Eloi back to life.

You belong there.

You... You belong here.

Hmm?

With me.

Alec!

Alec!

Whew!

Man, thank goodness, you're still here.

Look, I'm-I'm sorry to interrupt,

but, uh, my car won't start.

I'll meet you at your car with some cables.

Thank you.

Okay.

Just think about what I said, okay?

Hello?

Cassandra? Hi.

It's Thomas Lopez from Napa Canyon Bank.

Thomas. Hi.

What can I do for you?

Your progress is not going unnoticed.

We have a pretty prominent

client at the bank here

who wants me to reach out.

He likes what he's hearing,

and he wants to make you a very generous offer

to buy Eloi.

It'd be more than enough

to cover the outstanding loans

and give you a nice little chunk

of change in your pocket.

Well, this is my family's vineyard, Thomas...

and I am not selling.

Oh, yes. I see.

Well, if you change your mind,

you know where to find me.

I look forward

to getting those overdue payments tomorrow.

Yes. I'll see you soon.

Hold on now.

What, you sold your car?

I did.

Now I can finish repairing the barn.

What happened to your savings?

That was gone over two months ago.

Oh, wow. I, uh...

oh, I had no idea.

You know, listen to me, I got money saved. I...

- No, Alec.

- No, really.

Just think of it as... you know what?

As an investment.

A partnership.

Alec, look around here.

I have no idea when this place

is gonna be profitable again.

And even with all those wedding deposits,

it's still not enough,

and I cannot let you take that risk.

I know what I'm getting myself into.

And I don't want it on my shoulders.

I don't need to be rescued, Alec.

You know that's not what I'm doing.

I'll figure it out myself.

No matter how many times

we just want to walk away

We still...

Here you go.

Oh, why, thank you.

Happy birthday, Mary.

Thank you. Can I open it now?

Yeah, sure.

A nail art kit!

I've always wanted it.

Oh, a little birdie told me.

It's me! I am that little bird.

I love this sort of stuff,

but Dad's really bad at it.

Hey! I heard that.

She is not wrong.

Will you do it with me?

Oh, I'd love to.

Come to the house this weekend with your dad,

and I'll take a little timeout

to give you a... manicure.

Oh, sweetie!

Thank you for the present.

And thank you for... you know.

What, Mare?

Well, I don't know...

making my dad happy, too, I guess.

Cassandra!

You have visitors.

I like these frogs.

What do you think?

Oh, the green frogs will look perfect

on top of this pink.

I think so, too. Let's do that.

Okay. Let's do it.

Ahem, sorry to interrupt beauty hour,

but could I just borrow you

for a minute outside, Cassandra?

I-Is something wrong?

Just come on outside.

Okay. I'll be right back.

Don't mess those up. Okay?

Toxic mold?

Yeah.

Enough that you're gonna need to call in

a professional remediation company.

How long is that gonna take?

We've only got 10 days before Lena's wedding.

It is not the "how long" that concerns me.

How much?

Alec, I can't do this anymore.

I've got nothing left to give.

Oh, I can help you pay for it.

This isn't about money.

I've given my blood, sweat, tears,

even my car,

and I still have nothing

but failure to show for it.

Yeah. It's a setback, but you know what?

We can figure it out.

There is no "we", Alec.

This is my problem.

Why do you keep pushing me away?

I mean, it's like you're looking

for a reason to run.

You think you've got me

all figured out, don't you?

No. I think that you're scared.

I'm not scared. I'm done.

Look at this place!

Look how much it's changed.

It's all because of you!

But it's still not enough.

Alec, I have decided

to accept an offer to sell Eloi

and go back to the law firm, where I belong.

You're leaving?

I'm so sorry, sweetie,

but it's time for me to go back home.

Yes, Hank. I'm really coming back.

Oh! I've never been happier

to hear anything in my life.

So when are you coming?

Still got some loose ends to tie up here,

but I've got a call with Joyce

and Frank Wheeler tomorrow.

Oh. So, what happened?

Did you get your heart broken or something?

It's just like what you said.

I am a wine drinker, not a winemaker.

Come in!

All right. Gotta go.

I'll keep you posted on my plans.

Bye.

Here you go, boss.

First case of the finished product...

'21 Chardonnay.

And?

And... I think it's gonna be real big.

Maybe even bigger than the 2014 Cab.

Great.

Um... and what about the, um...

See for yourself.

Oh, wow...

Look at that!

The wine may pre-date you,

but you did the rest.

Your first run!

Now, that cork is going in this bowl now.

Your grandma is smilin' her face off!

Wow.

Dad?

I remember the day she painted this.

She called it "Evelyn's Ire"

because she was mad at me

for never putting dishes in the dishwasher.

That was her inspiration?

She always took out her aggression on canvases.

Her best work transpired after we left Eloi.

She never did learn who bought this one

from that gallery in Santa Barbara.

Now we know.

Dad...

what are you doing here?

I was...

in the neighborhood.

You know how Emma wrote you a letter

right before she died?

Well...

it's all right here, Cassie.

You mother didn't get

to send it to Emma before she...

She never wanted to leave Eloi.

Not really.

She regretted it every day of her life.

She did it for me,

out of love for me.

I wanted to be a lawyer in the big city.

I robbed her of what she really wanted to do.

I robbed you

and your grandmother.

Oh. It's okay, Daddy.

I messed up.

But I'm gonna fix it.

I'm not gonna stand in the way of your dream

like I did with your mother.

You're gonna make this work, Cassie.

No, I'm not.

I couldn't get it to work.

Whoa... whoa.

That's not the daughter I know.

Where's that Cassandra spirit?

It got k*lled by toxic mold.

I can't afford the repairs, Dad.

I can't save Eloi.

You can finish the job...

and you will.

We will.

You wouldn't let me pay off your student loans.

At least let me help you do this.

I owe it to you

and your mom

and Miss Emma.

Daddy, are you serious?

Yeah.

I'm so sorry, honey.

I learned a hard lesson a little too late.

Promise me you won't make the same mistake

your old man did.

I promise.

I'm serious!

I'm serious.

Find yourself someone who supports your dream.

Someone who will show up for you

no matter what.

Promise me that.

Yes.

Oh!

Oh...

Thank you so much, Daddy.

I love you.

I love you, too.

You can make me cry

You can hear me moan

I don't give up the fight

My head is hard as stone

The road is tough

But I'll go till the end

I am still alive

And I'll reach the aim

I'm...

...I'm on my way

Yeah

I'm...

I keep the faith in me

Hey!

You are here!

All right, so I've got Dirk

from the remediation company

already started,

but the contractor called.

He's gonna need those plans

that are on your laptop.

Well, what are you standing there for?

We got work to do.

"We"?

Uh, what happened to selling?

My dad.

He put up the money for the remediation

and offered to finance a few other projects,

but I told him I wanted to do it myself.

Mm.

With... my new partner, Alec.

That is, if you're still willing

to bet your life savings

on an adorable vineyard.

Oh. I am willing to bet my life

on its adorable owner.

Is that right?

That's right.

Okay.

Well, let's get this party started

because this place has to be perfect

for Lena's wedding...

and we've only got seven days.

Well, are you ready to show up

and show out, partner?

Always.

Huh?

Thanks.

Come on!

Let's make this happen.

Okay.

Ask me how I know

And I'll tell you so

Ask me how I feel

I'll tell you this is real

I'm in love with you

You're in love with me

Together, side by side

Friends and family,

welcome, everyone.

Please be seated.

Cassie, do you take Alec to be

your lawfully wedded husband?

I do.

Alec, do you take Cassie to be

your lawfully wedded wife?

I do.

Then by the power vested in me,

I now pronounce you man and wife.

You may kiss your bride.

- I love you.

- Let's do this.

Yeah.

One...

two, three.

Yes! All right.

It's funny where life can lead you.

Sometimes, it takes you

right back to where you started,

and I am so happy it did.

My heart is so full.

My life is so free and overjoyed

with each of you in it.

Especially you.

Oh, oh

I'll be there for you

Cheers!

Cheers.

I'll be there for you