Wedding Veil Unveiled, The (2022)

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You do realize

you're going to be in Italy

for two months,

and this is all you're packing?

Well, I'm only teaching

a couple days a week,

and I want to make sure

I leave room

in case I find some fabulous

antiques or something.

Of course.

You mean like the veil

that we found in San Francisco?

Which if you think

you'll be needing,

you're welcome

to take home with you.

What? Oh, no.

Nice try.

Finn and I are not in any hurry,

and besides,

you need have it with you

so you can find out

its story, right?

I know.

Are you hungry?

I still have some food left

in my fridge,

I have a couple slices

of my homemade apple pie.

That sounds amazing, actually,

but I'm not hungry.

I'm not expecting anyone.

Well, you can just keep packing,

and I'll get rid of

whoever it is.

Surprise!

Hi!

You knew about this.

Of course.

When I heard Tracy was going

to be here on business,

I didn't want to miss out

saying goodbye to you, too.

You guys, this does not count

as our annual reunion weekend

because I'm only here

for one night.

No, definitely not.

We're doing it

in the spring, right?

Yes, Rhode Island or Maine,

but we have plenty of time

to decide.

We should decide now, right?

While we eat,

'cause I'm starving.

But you just said that...

I was stalling!

I envy you, Emma.

Oh, your trip's

going to be amazing.

Says the woman

who just got back

from a storybook honeymoon

a few months ago.

But that's Avery,

the eternal romantic.

But she's right.

You are gonna have

a wonderful time.

I'm excited,

even if it's not the trip

I originally had in mind.

What do you mean,

because of your ex?

Sometimes, I still wonder

what would have happened

if I'd just agreed

to move to Michigan with him.

Even if you had,

that doesn't guarantee

that he wasn't going to

still find someone else.

Which really would have been

a whole lot worse.

I mean, I really believe

everything happens for a reason.

I do.

Like your program

being moved from summer to fall?

The weather's

going to be cooler.

And there's

a lot less tourists in fall.

Whatever the season,

your program's gonna be amazing.

Well, it kind of has to be,

because it took me forever

to convince the department

that it was even a good idea

to teach American Art

to Italians.

I think it's a great idea...

- Yeah.

- ...And it's gonna bring you

that much closer to being chair

of your department.

Well, that's still

two years away,

if everything goes

according to my plan.

Okay, you're making me feel

a lot better about all of this.

Thank you.

Remember, we are always

a video chat away,

day or night.

- Cheers.

- I love you.

Thank you.

So, how's your Italian

coming along?

It's getting there.

I've just never been

one of those people

who picks up

a foreign language easily.

You guys, there's

something we haven't discussed.

The veil.

Okay, but don't worry,

- I have it packed safely.

- Okay.

Well, make sure

that some handsome stranger

doesn't see you with it,

and get the wrong impression

like Peter did.

No.

Romance is the last thing

on my mind.

Well, you're going to

have the veil with you,

- so anything is possible.

- Here we go.

What?

You can't deny the fact

that I was the first one

to have the veil,

and that's when I met Peter.

Coincidence!

No, it was fate.

You have to go to Italy

with an open heart.

So I can get it broken again?

No thank you.

No! No, no, you can't

give up romance forever.

I can postpone it for a bit.

No, I'm sorry,

I don't think you can,

in a place like Italy.

Yeah, no.

The beautiful villas,

the singing gondoliers,

and the wine,

and Romeo and Juliet...

Yes, look how they ended up.

Okay, okay, okay,

I get your point,

but that is just not

what this trip is about.

Look, you have Peter,

and you have Finn,

and I have my powerpoint, so...

Wait, wait.

Okay, the light

is really good here.

Let's take our selfie.

Yeah, yeah, okay.

Okay.

Say "gelato!"

Gelato!

Buongiorno, signorina.

Buongiorno.

My name is Emma.

I am Francesca.

Welcome to Italy.

Thank you.

I was here once on a tour

years ago.

Finally made it back.

Once you fall in love

with Italy,

you always come back.

Please follow me.

"I'd like

a table for two, please."

"Un tavolo per due,

per favore."

Un tavolo per uno, per favore.

The weather is nice today...

Come in!

Emma...

I thought you'd like

some prosecco

and our homemade biscotti.

Thank you.

You know, I could really

get used to all this.

Are you getting married?

No. No, no, no.

This is not my veil.

Well, I suppose

a third of it is.

My friends and I

bought it together.

It's beautiful.

But out of curiosity,

if you are not getting married,

why bring it to Italy?

To find out where it came from,

where it was made.

We think it's the same veil

worn in a 19th-century painting

by Claudio Amici.

So you are going

to play detective?

I'm gonna try.

Okay, this sounds silly,

but the shopkeeper

we bought it from

said that whoever

is in possession of the veil

will find true love.

And do you believe that?

I'm on the fence.

But either way,

I still want to know its story.

Good luck.

Grazie.

Grazie.

Emma, welcome!

Natalia!

Benvenuta.

It is so nice to finally

see you in person.

It's so great to meet you,

and it only took, what,

two years?

Two years.

That's academia.

So now, all we must do

is to make sure

that this program is a success.

Yes, for both our sakes.

But I have confidence.

I know that your class

will be a big success.

It will be a hit.

It is already full.

That's a good sign.

And since we have some time

before the classes begin,

so I hope you are going

to take your time,

enjoy yourself,

see the sights.

That's exactly

what I intend to do.

Brava.

Grazie.

How was your day?

Very good.

I checked in at the university,

I walked around Padua.

Tomorrow, I plan to go to Burano

to check out the lace shops.

So your detective work begins.

I was going to start in Venice,

but from the reading

I was doing,

it seems I should just go

straight to Burano.

The island of painted houses,

it's true.

Its lace shops

are the oldest in Italy,

so it is a good place to start.

Perfect.

Why? Why isn't this working?

Scusi, signorina...

Ciao.

- Ciao.

- May I be of assistance?

No, thank you,

I will get this figured out

sooner or later.

Sooner would be preferable,

because you are

holding up the line.

Sorry!

So sorry.

Tra un minuto a farmi un bagno.

I'm just trying to buy a pass.

Yes, but you told them

that in one minute

you're going to take a bath.

That is not what I meant to say.

I'm quite certain of that.

I would never say that.

Anyway, I prefer showers.

Me too,

and for future reference,

in Italy, we say,

"farsi una doccia"

for "taking a shower."

Thank you.

That's very helpful right now.

You'd better

purchase your ticket.

Yes, I know, I know!

The vaporetto

will be here any minute.

I am working on it.

You haven't been in Italy

very long, have you?

No, why?

Because nothing in Italy

runs on time,

not even the vaporetto.

I give up.

Why isn't this working?

Please.

Posso?

Grazie.

Please.

You entered

the dates incorrectly.

In Italy,

the day precedes the month,

so today is the 3rd of October,

not October 3rd.

Yes. S.

- I'll show you.

- Thank you.

Sorry.

So sorry.

Vi aspettiamo.

We'll wait.

Eccolo.

Prego.

Yes.

Thank you.

- Grazie mille.

- Non c' dice.

Okay, go, go, it's okay.

It's my turn.

It's your...

Yes. Okay.

Thank you.

Signorina!

Scusi.

You dropped this...

...and you will need it

to get back to Venice.

Thank you, again.

Prego.

Are you following me?

No, but we are going obviously

in the same direction.

Okay, well,

I'll let you go first.

But you don't know

where I'm going.

Well, according to my GPS,

this is the only road

that leads anywhere.

"Anywhere" can be

a lot of places.

I'm heading to the main piazza,

if you'd like me

to show you the way.

No, thank you, no.

I'm going to stay here

and sh**t some pictures.

Okay.

Americana?

American?

Yes, why?

Because you seem

a little guarded.

Yes, I'm from Chicago.

Chicago, Illinois.

The American Midwest.

I've been there.

People... are very friendly.

Well, enjoy your stay in Italy.

Ciao.

Signorina!

Did I drop something else?

I promise I'm not following you,

but you're getting

too close to the canal.

acqua fredda.

Very cold, the water.

Thank you, yes,

I've got it, thank you.

- Ciao.

- Appreciate it.

Buongiorno.

Buongiorno.

Parli inglese?

Yes.

Most people in the shops here

speak English.

This is a relief.

So I'm trying to go

to the lace museum,

and according to their hours,

they should be open,

but for some reason,

they're not.

Today is Anna's day to open,

but she just had a baby,

so you might try later.

I guess everything

really does run

on its own timetable here.

Maybe you can help me.

I... here.

Bellissimo.

- Posso?

- Yes.

Very beautiful.

I'm trying to find out

where this veil is from.

I know it's very old.

Would you have any idea

if it could have been made

here in Burano?

I don't recognize this pattern,

but try Stefano Mertello d'Arte.

It's the oldest shop

on the island,

and you will find it

on the main square, there.

- Grazie.

- Prego.

Buona giornata.

Buongiorno.

Buongiorno, signorina.

I have a...

I have a question.

I'm trying to find out

where this wedding veil is from.

Oh, mio Dio.

Come l'hai avuto?

Non capisco.

Sophia! Elena?

Venite, venite.

Parli inglese?

This veil...

Velo...

I'm so sorry,

I don't understand...

Non capisco.

Seems you could

use my help again.

Okay, now you really are

following me.

No, but I did say

this is a very small island.

And you just happened

to walk into a lace shop?

Yes.

It happens all the time.

Why this lace shop,

and not one of the dozen

other ones on the island?

14, to be exact,

but I'm partial to this one.

And what were you

planning to buy here?

Nothing.

So you are following me.

Actually, I would say

you were following me.

This is my family's shop.

What?

And what my grandmother

was trying to tell you

is that your veil

was made in this shop.

Ciao, belle.

- Ciao, Paolo.

- Ciao.

My family.

Ciao.

It just occurred to me

that we haven't been introduced.

I'm Paolo di Stefano.

Emma.

I want to apologize

if I was rude to you earlier.

I'd just...

I'd hate to give

midwesterners a bad name.

You haven't.

I'm still very confused

about the veil.

My family and I are as well.

Up until today,

we believed it had been

destroyed in a fire,

yet there it is.

And you're sure

it's the same veil?

S.

My grandmother

instantly recognized

the pattern,

and when she saw

the embroidered "a"

and the heart,

she knew the veil

had been custom made

by House of di Stefano

for Arianna.

- Arianna?

- The bride...

On Amici's painting.

She was my great-great-

great-grandfather's sister.

Okay...

Di Stefano...

Are you taking notes?

Yes.

Why?

It's sort of what I do.

I'm a professor.

A professor of wedding veils?

Cute.

No, I teach art history.

I would have guessed

you were a lawyer.

Really?

Why, because of

my guarded nature?

I was going to say

because you are very outspoken.

Okay, so at the risk

of sounding like a lawyer,

why does your family believe

the veil was destroyed?

The story

that's been handed down...

Just before Arianna's wedding,

it was accidentally burned

by a candle.

In fact,

in her wedding pictures,

she's wearing a different one.

So the portrait was painted

before her wedding day.

Esatto. Brava.

It was the custom at the time

for wealthy families

to have portraits painted

by prominent artists,

like Amici.

The di Stefano family

was not wealthy,

but Arianna was engaged

to Count de Marco,

and he commissioned

her portrait.

This veil just keeps getting

more and more interesting.

But one little question, Emma.

How did you acquire it?

Some friends and I bought it

at an antique shop

in San Francisco,

and we were curious

to learn its provenance.

At least you know some of it,

and, if you'd allow me,

I would like to buy

the veil from you.

Buy it?

My family never expected

to see Arianna's veil,

so it was quite a surprise

to all of us.

It was a surprise to me, too.

Do you need an answer

right away?

I would have to discuss it

with my friends first

since we own it together.

Of course.

Take your time.

I am really sorry

if I put you on the spot,

but you saw the look

on my grandmother's face

when she saw the veil.

Arianna was still alive

when my grandmother

married my grandfather,

and they became close,

so it would mean a lot to her

to have it back in the family.

I understand.

And I'm not expecting

something for nothing.

What do you mean?

Isn't that

an American expression?

What I'm trying to say

is that you should name

your price.

No.

No, we could never

accept money for the veil.

Not even for a generous offer?

Okay, here's

an American expression

you might not have heard...

"Not everything is for sale."

You can't put a price

on sentiment.

Is that your way of negotiating?

Clearly, we're not

understanding each other.

So, in a roundabout way,

the veil does belong

to the di Stefano family.

It's okay with me

if you give it back.

Me too.

I mean, at least I can say

I wore a veil

that belonged

to an Italian Contessa,

but I just wanted you two

to have a chance

to wear it some day.

I'm not going to be

needing a veil

anytime too soon.

Then it's settled.

I feel like we're repatriating

a work of art or something.

Yes, that's exactly

what we're doing,

even if Paolo doesn't believe

we would give it back

without asking for any money.

What's he like?

Is he handsome?

What difference does it make?

Well, I only bring it up,

because you were

carrying the veil

when you met him.

But I also met his grandmother,

his mother,

a sister,

two cousins.

So, once we give it back,

that will be the end of it.

But my only regret

is we'll never know

if the legend holds true.

My only regret

is we'll never know

the rest of the veil's story.

Molto gentile da parte tua.

You're kind,

you and your friends.

We're just happy

it's back where it belongs,

and it only took 133 years.

Ma grazie a te, casa.

She says

"because of you, it's home."

Ciao, nonna.

Ciao.

As you can see,

you've made her very happy.

And you can't

put a price on that.

No...

But we are all

still curious to know

why Arianna

didn't wear the veil.

Well, maybe she just

changed her mind.

After all the time and work

that went into making it,

it's not likely.

Okay, maybe

the veil was stolen,

and she was too ashamed

to tell her family.

Forse.

I suppose it's possible...

...but unfortunately,

we will never know.

No, I suppose not.

Thanks again

for bringing the veil

back to my grandmother.

It was my pleasure.

And anyway,

it gives me another chance

to try to see the lace museum.

I hope it's open this time.

You are interested in lace?

After my friends and I

bought the veil,

I developed

a new appreciation for it.

Okay.

Buongiorno.

- May I speak with you?

- Yes.

I'm an art history professor,

I'm teaching a class in Padua,

and I was interested

in an artist from Verona.

Claudio Amici?

Since your museum

houses his papers,

I was wondering if I could

speak with the curator,

just for a few minutes.

Okay, please let me check.

Grazie.

This is a coincidence.

Ciao.

Ciao.

Actually, I think we're both

here for the same reason.

The veil?

I'm not the sort of person

who can let things go.

Once I get curious

about something,

I kinda have to see it through.

But you already know

its provenance.

There's still more I wanna know.

My grandmother as well.

Just your grandmother?

I have to admit

our conversation yesterday

sparked my curiosity.

Signorina,

the curator

will be happy to see you.

Grazie.

Well, since you're here,

you might as well come along.

Va bene.

Our collection is rather small,

because Amici died

at a young age.

Is there anything

that specifically mentions

the portrait of a bride

painting?

No,

but we have two studies.

Studies?

Early sketches.

They're also referred to

as the artist's visual notes.

Sorry,

I tend to get a little

carried away with details.

That's not necessarily

a bad thing.

Try telling that

to a roomful of students.

Look.

This is interesting.

Arianna is smiling

in these sketches,

but not

in the finished painting.

I wouldn't have noticed that.

Brava.

Is this everything

from the archives?

I believe so,

but there was a biography

published some years ago

on Amici

by a local historian.

It was a small printing,

most likely out of print by now.

Looks like

Arianna's story ends here.

I don't know,

those studies made me think

there might be more to it.

Maybe you're right.

I'm heading back to Padua.

Can I offer you a ride?

I thought you lived in Burano.

No, no, we have a shop in Burano

and one in Rome,

but our factory and my home

are in Padua.

Thank you,

no, I'm going to stay in Verona

and see the sights.

Be sure not to miss

the famous

Romeo and Juliet balcony.

No, I plan to miss it.

I don't want to be reminded

of Shakespeare's sad love story.

A recent heartbreak?

Not too recent,

but not distant enough.

Juliet's balcony

is just the place

to restore one's faith in love.

You sound like

you're speaking from experience.

It's where I proposed

to my wife.

Obviously, she said yes.

Yes, she did,

but, unfortunately,

she passed away a few years ago.

I'm sorry.

Thank you,

but the point I'm trying to make

is that, after avoiding it,

I finally

went back to the balcony,

and when I saw there

all the couples in love,

it made me realize

that life and... and love go on.

I guess I'm just not ready

to move on yet.

I think I will go see

the Basilica of San Zeno.

What?

Why is that funny?

The Basilica of San Zeno

is where Romeo and Juliet

exchanged their vows.

Is there anything in Verona

not related to romance?

It is called "the city of love"

for a reason.

Yeah, I'm beginning

to realize that.

We have a saying in Italy,

"non soffermarti sul passato

ma vivi per il momento..."

Which means,

"don't dwell on the past

but live for the moment."

Sounds great,

in theory,

but it's not very realistic.

I prefer to make plans

and know where I'm going.

And where is that?

Well, right now,

I think I'll go see...

The Castelvecchio.

Castelvecchio...

Castelvecchio.

It was built as a fortress,

and is probably

the least romantic place

in all of Verona.

What am I waiting for?

Ciao.

Signorina...

Castelvecchio that way.

Grazie.

Ciao.

Buongiorno.

Welcome to American Art History.

My name is Emma Loughery,

and over the next eight weeks,

we will be exploring

the works of artists

from John Singer Sargent

to Andy Warhol.

So let me just

get my deck started...

That's not good.

Why did it do that?

Sorry.

Thank you.

Grazie. Grazie.

Why? Why did that happen?

It looks like

you were using a converter

and an adapter.

Yes, I thought

I need both for Italy.

- No?

- I'll go tell maintenance.

Thank you.

- Thank you...

- Luca.

Luca.

From the looks on their faces,

I'd be surprised

if any of the students

show up again.

Emma, it just sounds like

an unfortunate accident.

Yeah, and it's not likely

to ever happen again.

Natalia was sympathetic,

but I could tell

she was disappointed in me.

I'm sorry.

I'm sure it wasn't that bad.

Did I mention

I caused a blackout

in the building?

Okay, so that's not good,

but you need to just

put it behind you,

and look, you're gonna be fine.

At least I was

successful at one thing.

I tracked down

the Amici biography.

Way to go!

Don't get too excited.

It's in Italian.

- This is exciting.

- Why?

Because it gives Emma

the perfect excuse

to call Paolo.

Why do I need to call him?

Because you need him

to translate the book for you,

and after all,

he has a stake in this.

I mean,

I don't want him thinking

I'm using this as an excuse

to see him again.

You're not.

I mean, you totally are,

but you're not.

We all want to find out

about Arianna.

I don't know.

Come on, who else do you know

that speaks Italian

and has a vested interest

in the veil?

It is exactly the type of player

this team needs.

He's a foreigner,

he's a foreigner.

Va bene. Ciao. Bye.

Who was that?

Emma,

the American woman

with the veil.

She doesn't want it back,

does she?

No, no, she just asked me

for a favor.

Papa...

Papa, when you

and uncle Vittorio

are finished arguing

about football,

can we talk business?

Who's arguing?

We're just talking.

What do you want to discuss?

My ideas to expand the business.

This again?

Listen, the U.S. market

for high-end Italian lace

is what they call booming.

Demand is up

for our bridal wear,

not to mention that orders

for our tableware,

linens and bedding

have all gone up 25%.

I am well aware of the numbers.

What buyers tell me,

it's the perfect time

to open a new store.

So why not open one?

And also, we could call it

House of di Stefano.

- Bello.

- Paolo...

Expanding too fast,

especially

into a foreign market,

is too risky.

Too fast?

The last time we expanded

was when we opened

the store in Rome

over 40 years ago!

Yes, and it's done very well,

especially since I took over

after uncle Giuseppe retired.

Bravo.

So why not expand again?

Well, who is going to run it?

It has to be

someone in the family.

Io, me. I would.

I've been to the states

dozens of times for business.

I know the market.

Nico.

Nico could

take over for me here.

Armando,

ci dovresti fare e pensarino.

- But...

- Grazie, nonna.

Bene.

For you, mamma,

I think about it again.

Now, does anyone else

have any business to discuss?

We need to talk about

nonna's birthday party.

Non voglio niente.

No, no.

Maria, we're going

to make a fuss anyway.

It's your 85th birthday!

Come on, nonna.

Thank you for taking me

to Venice today.

I was surprised

you found the Amici book.

I'm curious to see

if we'll find anything in it.

I wouldn't mind

grabbing a coffee on the way.

Is there a place nearby

that we could pick one up?

I'm afraid not.

Italians take their coffee

very seriously,

and never grab it to go.

Even just a short espresso

is a time to take a breath

and enjoy the moment.

Something Americans

don't do very often,

but maybe we should.

Is this yours?

Yes.

I would have guessed

you drove a sports car.

Because I'm Italian?

Well, maybe because

I watched a lot

of Marcello Mastroianni movies

before I came here.

I like that you're comparing me

to Marcello Mastroianni.

I'm flattered.

Not the actor, just the car.

What about now?

It's so beautiful.

It is.

Tutto molto interessante.

There seems to be

several references to Arianna.

Great.

Vuoi un caff?

- "Let's go grab a coffee."

- S.

I was so close.

According to the author,

Arianna and Amici fell in love

while he was painting

her portrait.

Well, then why did she marry

Count de Marco?

This might explain.

It's a letter

she wrote to Amici.

"My dearest Claudio,

I'm writing to you

through tears of sorrow,

because I cannot marry you.

Even though

I am promised to another,

my love for you

is beyond anything

I have ever known.

If we were to run away together

as we intended,

it would inflict shame

upon my family,

who I could never dishonor.

I take no comfort

of knowing that I have hurt you.

Forgive me, Arianna."

That's the saddest letter

I've ever heard.

It gets worse.

Amici died the following year

of a broken heart.

Okay, that's not really

a thing, is it?

You don't believe

someone could die

from a broken heart?

I survived mine.

If shutting yourself off

from love and romance

is surviving it,

then I suppose you did.

I'm glad to see that most of you

were brave enough

to venture back.

Okay, I'm sure

most of you have seen

this iconic image before.

Today, we are going to talk

about its history.

I hope you did

the assigned reading

about the revolutionary w*r.

The American revolution was

our w*r of independence, and...

Yes?

I was wondering

when we are going to cover

Warhol and Lichtenstein?

Not for a few more weeks.

I was hope it would be sooner.

It's important, though,

that you have a perspective

on American History,

and its early artists,

then you can see

what led to pop art

and the post-modern movement,

right?

You mentioned you were teaching,

but I didn't realize

it was here.

What are you doing here?

Are you taking a class?

No, no,

I mentor some students

in the design program.

Please.

Grazie.

So you're an artist?

Not really.

I used to sketch

some of the designs

for our lace patterns,

but I transitioned

to the business side

a while ago,

and now I'm in charge

of sales and marketing.

I'm glad to see

you're taking a moment

to enjoy an espresso...

...but working kind of defeats

the purpose, doesn't it?

Bad American habit.

I'm sitting here

trying to figure out

how not to be a disaster

in the classroom.

Are you the one

who almost started a fire

the other day?

You heard about that?

I haven't even been here a week,

and I'm already infamous.

Now I understand

why you're on your...

Uno, due, third espresso.

It's not just that.

It's...

I'm having trouble

connecting with my students,

and that's never

happened before.

You've never taught

in Italy before either.

Yes, but it shouldn't be

that different.

So what's making it different?

Well, I think the students here

only want to hear

about the modern artists,

and not about all the history

that came before them.

Probably because in Italy

we are surrounded

by nothing but history.

But it's important

to understand the past

to appreciate

what comes after it.

Is chronological time

so important?

It is, to me.

I just think there needs to be

an order to things.

I don't know,

maybe I'm over-thinking it.

Maybe I just need to chill.

Although after three espressos,

I don't even know

if that's possible.

I could show you something

my grandmother taught me

to relax.

Please tell me

it's not crossword puzzles.

I've been there, tried it,

doesn't work.

Not crossword puzzles.

Meditation?

I guarantee you

you've never done this before,

and now...

I have to meet with my students

in a few minutes.

Should I meet you at your hotel

around... 5:00?

Sure.

As long as we're not

cliff diving,

or bungee jumping,

or anything that's

gonna result in stitches.

On the contrary,

I hope it does.

What?

Arrivederci.

Ciao, bella.

Your grandmother was right.

This is very relaxing.

I've been at this for an hour,

and I have not thought once

about my class,

nor have I made

that much progress on my lace.

It's not about how fast you are,

it's about slowing things down

and being in the moment.

Yes.

The Italian way.

Exactly.

A small square like this

can take an experienced

lacemaker

up to two weeks to finish.

Well, at this rate,

it's going to take me

until next fall.

Am I doing this stitch

correctly?

Yes, you are.

I'm impressed,

but let me show you

a little trick.

It's easier...

If you hold your hand this way.

The pattern is... is beautiful.

Is it your...

Your grandmother's?

No, it's an old design of mine.

I love it.

I... love that I'm literally

making lace by hand.

My family's been doing it

for over two centuries.

I'm sure

you already know the story

about how lacemaking

first came to Burano.

Actually, no.

No, I don't.

Well, according

to local folklore,

a fisherman set sail

just before his wedding day.

While at sea,

he was tempted by a siren...

...who tried to seduce him

with her song,

but the fisherman stayed true

to his fiance.

The siren was so impressed

that she decided to reward him,

and she flicked her tail

against his boat,

which formed

an intricate web of sea foam

on the hull.

When he returned home,

the sea foam had dried,

and he gave it to his fiance

so she could make it

into a wedding veil.

I love that story.

I'm surprised you'd think so.

Well, I might not believe

in fairy tales,

but I still love the stories.

In Italy,

everything has a story,

but now

I want to know yours.

Mine's more or less a clich.

A couple is together

for four years,

he decides

to take a job far away.

They do the long-distance thing

for a while,

he meets someone else,

she gets her heart broken.

Perhaps

they weren't really meant

to be together.

That's what

I keep telling myself.

Does that work?

Sometimes.

It did teach me

one thing, though.

Long-distance relationships

don't work.

We have another saying in Italy.

Of course, you do.

Puoi far funzionare

qualsiasi cosa

se lo vuoi da vero.

"You can make anything work

if you really want to."

Buongiorno.

Good morning.

Okay, please take your seats.

Can anyone tell me

who the first American

superstar artist was?

Still too old for you?

You know what,

we are going to put aside

the 19th century

and jump ahead

to the 20th century.

Let's talk about

one of my favorite

American realist painters,

Edward Hopper.

Do any of you know his work?

He did the famous painting

of the diner.

Yes.

American diners are so cool.

They are cool.

What else about

American culture do you like?

Comic books.

This explains

why you're so interested

in Lichtenstein.

For those of you not familiar,

his paintings are parodies

of comic-book art.

What else do we like?

I just got off the phone

with papa.

He didn't sound very pleased

about the deal you made

with the U.S. buyers

for our new evening bags.

But I think it's worth the risk.

Paolo, it's a big order.

If we have to take back

the merchandise,

we'll lose money.

Sophia, trust me.

These evening bags

are totally different

than anything else

on the market,

and I'm pretty confident

they'll do well.

Maybe then papa will have

a little more faith

in my judgment.

The mermaid tail.

I haven't seen that design

in quite some time.

I was sharing the story

of Burano lace the other day,

it must have been a woman

you told the story to.

What makes you say that?

Because it's very romantic.

I hope she's someone special.

Fuori.

Out.

Grazie.

Ciao, bella.

Professoressa!

Luca, hi!

- Hi.

- Do you work here?

S, part-time.

It's my uncle's shop.

This is my uncle Alberto.

Hello.

Piacere, professoressa.

Luca has told me

how much he enjoys your class.

Grazie.

You have

some lovely pieces here.

I particularly love

these perfume bottles.

Those are Luca's.

He made them.

They're stunning.

Thank you.

He has already been accepted

to the Accademia Riaci.

It's a famous art school

in Florence.

I was accepted

into their program

to become a master glass artist.

That's incredible

congratulations.

Thank you, but it's conditional

on finishing

my undergraduate degree.

I only need one more class,

which is why I'm taking yours.

Okay.

Well, now I really

have to take one home.

The only struggle

is going to be which one.

That is a good one.

Hey.

You look lovely.

Where are you off to?

It's the first night

of luminaria.

Why don't you come along?

Thank you.

I have to finish

grading these papers.

You cannot work every night.

Come on, you should enjoy

more of our Italian traditions.

I'll keep that in mind.

Okay.

Buona serata.

Have fun!

Thank you.

Emma! Good evening.

Buona sera.

So, how are you

enjoying the festival?

I don't know yet.

I just got here.

It was a spontaneous decision.

What were you doing

when you made that decision?

Grading papers?

I'm that much of a stereotype?

No, no,

I just ran into Francesca,

and she told me.

Ciao!

But come,

you must walk

the street of luminaria.

This is absolutely gorgeous.

It's like a fairy tale.

St. Anthony,

Santo Antonio,

is the patron Saint of Padua,

so we honor him at our festival

with the street of luminaria.

He's also the patron Saint

of lost things,

and lights are to commemorate

what has been lost.

Like lost wedding veils?

Yes,

except Arianna's veil

wasn't actually lost.

True.

Although, I have a theory

as to why she didn't

wear the veil at her wedding.

Go on.

Because she wasn't marrying

the man she loved.

I had the same thought.

Well, I guess

we're finally understanding

each other then.

But how did it end up

in San Francisco?

Any theories?

No.

That one has me stumped.

But now that my class

is finally going well,

maybe I can do

a little more digging.

Yes, I took your advice.

I veered off syllabus

and changed up a few things.

Maybe Italy is beginning

to have an effect on you.

I think maybe it is.

So you've decided to live

for the moment

and see where things take you?

As long as they still

fit into my five-year plan.

I know it's an American thing,

but have you always been

so driven?

I guess I have.

And your personal life,

did you plan that out as well?

Unfortunately,

I learned the hard way

that romance is something

you can't control.

No more than you can control

the moon and the stars.

That's a beautiful Italian moon.

S,

and it came out

just in time for us

to dance under it.

Paolo!

Lucia! Franco!

Emma, my cousin and her husband.

Piacere.

Nice to meet you.

S, s! Buona serata.

Grazie.

You weren't kidding

about having a big family.

I bet even the mayor

is your cousin.

No, but her daughter

is married to my cousin.

I think that was the last dance.

Well, I see Francesca,

so I can walk

back to the hotel with her.

Okay.

Thank you for a lovely evening,

and...

For arranging that moon.

Grazie a te.

- Ciao.

- Ciao.

I see you and Paolo

danced well together...

No, it's not like that.

No...

Luca... ciao.

Ciao, professoressa.

You missed the last two classes.

I just wanted to make sure

everything's okay.

That's very kind of you,

but I had to withdraw

from the class.

Please don't think it was you,

or the class, I loved it,

but signora Lucchesse

informed me

I was no longer

allowed to take it.

Why?

I missed the deadline

to pay the rest of my tuition.

There's only three weeks left.

You won't be able to graduate.

I don't have the money, so...

Luca, I'm so sorry.

Well, maybe there's

something we can do.

Unfortunately, my family

can't help me financially.

Things are hard

for them right now,

and business here is going down

for my uncle,

so he can't help either.

I'll tell you what,

I will speak with

signora Lucchesse,

and see if there's something

we can do.

In the meantime,

I want you to keep

coming to class.

It's okay?

Yes, absolutely.

I just don't want you

to fall behind,

and there's an Italian saying

I recently learned.

"You can make anything work

if you really want to."

So I'll see you in class.

Okay.

- Paolo.

- Hey.

I'm calling to tell you

that my grandmother thinks

there might be

an old trunk of Arianna's

in one of our store rooms.

Well, that sounds intriguing.

Can we meet in Burano tomorrow?

I'll be there,

and just so you know,

I'm now an expert

at buying tickets

for the vaporetto.

Great.

Ciao.

Luca told me

he hasn't paid

his full tuition yet,

but he needs my class

to complete his degree.

I understand the dilemma,

but there is nothing more

we can do.

It's just that he already

works part-time

to support himself,

so isn't there something

like a grant

or financial aid?

Luca is already

on a partial scholarship.

I told him to continue

coming to class.

That would mean he is auditing,

which this university

does not permit.

If you could just give me

a few days...

I could do that, Emma,

but if you permit Luca

to continue

to attend your class,

there could be consequences.

I think the consequences

might be worse for Luca

if I don't.

Magnifico!

The veil looks beautiful

next to the portrait.

I show you something else.

When I fix one of the pearls

on the veil,

I found una piccolo tasca,

a tiny pocket.

And this was inside?

Yes.

What is it?

A very old piece of lace.

I take it

to the Museo del Merletto,

and they say it is

an original Burano lace.

That's incredible!

Porta fortuna.

- For luck.

- Yes.

When we bought the veil,

the shopkeeper told us

there was a legend

attached to it. Una...

Leggenda.

Leggenda, s.

Supposedly,

whoever is in possession

of the veil

will find true love.

Molto interessante.

Sounds very Italian to me.

Or maybe it's just a story

to sell a veil.

It seems to have worked out

for your friend, Avery.

You're beginning to sound

a lot like her.

And I thought my parents

kept a lot of stuff.

The shop has been around

since 1871,

so things have a way

of piling up.

I love all these old hats!

Bellissimo.

Grazie.

Vediamo.

Bellissimo.

A lace top hat...

I doubt this was a big seller.

Not exactly something

Fred Astaire would have worn.

But I can see ginger Rogers

wearing yours.

So you know American musicals?

I love them,

especially the old ones.

So do I.

On summer nights here,

they used to show them

in Galuppi square.

Emma...

I think that's the trunk.

It has to be.

Yours?

It's possible,

but several generations

could have worn it.

Emma...

Open it.

Arianna.

Look.

She kept a picture of Amici.

And this looks like her will.

Don't look at me.

If you want me to read it,

we're gonna be here all day.

Yes.

It seems she left

a quarter of her estate

to my grandmother

for taking care of her

in her final years.

"I bequeath

one half of my estate

to my chambermaid,

Carmella Diconcini,

che mi ha aiutato...

Who helped me

during my darkest hours,

and for her loyalty and service

over the last 40 years,

I am forever grateful,"

and then she left the rest

to the church.

Do you think when she says

her "darkest hours,"

she's referring to losing Amici?

Or something else.

Well, the chambermaid

probably knew,

and she probably knew

about the veil, too.

It's possible

Carmella has some heirs.

And they

might have some answers.

So...

You want to keep going

with this?

We've already uncovered

one great love story,

I kind of want to see

how this ends.

Are you the same woman

who didn't want to go

to Romeo and Juliet's balcony?

Can I do an about-face on that?

"About face"?

A... change of heart.

I think I'd really

like to see it

before I leave.

And I would really like

to show it to you.

Lunch is ready.

Emma, vieni con me.

Meet the family.

I wasn't planned on staying.

I don't want to intrude.

Paolo... fai qualcosa.

No, mamma, certo niente.

No. Vai.

She... she won't take a no

for an answer.

Prego.

Thank you so much for lunch.

delizioso.

But there's more.

How?

My grandmother made

her famous crostata di mele.

It looks like our apple pie.

I always wanted to try

American apple pie.

Naturalmente,

stato inventato in Italia.

She says

"apple pie is Italian."

Italians think

that anything that's good

started here.

Well, it is the birthplace

of the renaissance,

not to mention

Italy gave us pasta,

Federico Fellini.

Brava!

I can tell

you are a professoressa.

How much longer

will you be in Italy?

I have about two more weeks

of classes,

and then I'm going to go

to Rome for a few days

before I go back to Chicago.

You must come

to my festa di compleanno.

To your birthday party?

- Yes.

- I would love that.

Carina.

So this is where your family

has their weekly meetings?

Yes, the family

has been gathering here

for about the last 65 years.

My father begin the tradition.

I love that your whole family

works together.

And eat together!

Six generations so far.

Do you come from

a big family, Emma?

Actually, I'm an only child.

Well, you never know

what the future will bring.

I'm sorry if my family

came on a little strong.

My parents have a tendency

to do that as well.

Ever since Gabriella,

they just want me

to be happy again.

When my boyfriend and I

split up,

my parents set me up

on several blind dates.

Really?

My sister and mother

did the same,

but after 10 disappointments,

that was enough.

You lasted longer than I did.

I think I stopped

at number three.

I guess we both prefer

leaving things to chance.

I never leave anything to chance

if I can help it.

Fate doesn't need help,

it just happens.

Is this another Italian saying?

No, actually

it's an American one.

I heard it once in a movie,

and it just stuck with me.

I suppose it does make sense,

in a fatalistic sort of way.

Kind of like

the legend of the veil.

Maybe.

It's one thing

to see Burano on foot,

but it's a completely

different experience

to tour the lagoon and canals

by boat.

In that?

I promise you won't fall out.

Not only did I survive,

I actually enjoyed that.

Grazie.

Prego.

And I noticed

you only gripped the boat

once or twice.

Yeah, only

in the first few minutes.

Yes.

This is my favorite part

of the island.

It's quiet.

Do you want a gelato?

I want gelato.

- No.

- Why?

After such a big lunch?

No!

For most Italians,

lunch is the biggest meal

of the day.

We eat and then nap

or take a walk,

which is why our lunch breaks

are two or even three hours.

At home, we usually

rush through lunch,

and then rush

to get back to work.

Here, we work to live,

not live to work.

I love

all these colorful houses.

Do you know why

they're all painted that way?

No, but this is Italy,

so I'm guessing there's a story.

Actually, yes.

It's a very logical one.

The earliest fishermen

painted all their houses

in bright colors,

so they could

find their way home

when the canal

was covered in fog.

I love that they haven't

changed them.

It must have been so fun

growing up in a place like this.

Yes, it was,

and I also worked

on one of those fishing boats

when I was young.

Really?

Yes.

You didn't always work

in the family business?

No, I didn't want to back then.

I thought lace

was old-fashioned.

Well, what changed your mind?

Girls!

They didn't want

to go out with a boy

whose hands smell like fish.

No, the truth is,

I eventually grew up

and I realized that

I loved the lace business,

but lately,

I've been a little

frustrated with it.

I noticed some tension earlier

between you and your father.

I've been trying

to expand the business.

My dream

is to open a store in the U.S.,

but my father doesn't agree

with my ideas.

He doesn't like

your business plan?

I cannot get him to read it.

As you saw today,

my family...

Is not doing business

the traditional way.

Have you tried

taking a different approach?

Like what?

Why not make it visual

and illustrate it for them?

You could do a slide deck,

like a powerpoint...

Obviously without

causing a black-out.

But you never know,

it might be just the thing

to get their attention.

If they're not busy

passing the ravioli

and the calzone,

they might stay focused.

Grazie.

Maybe thinking like an American

could work for you.

Paolo!

Ciao, Anita!

- Come stai?

- Bene. Grazie.

Emma, I'd like you

to meet Anita.

- Piacere.

- Ciao.

- Bello di vederti.

- E per me. Ciao.

Another cousin?

No, Anita,

it's an old girlfriend.

S.

She doesn't look that old.

Andiamo.

Thank you again

for such a wonderful day.

You're welcome.

I'm sorry

we didn't have enough time

to find gifts for your friends.

Maybe next time.

I know Avery and Tracy

would love to have

something from Burano.

So, what's next for us?

No, I meant about

researching Arianna's maid.

Well, I can go to the library

when I'm on campus tomorrow,

see if I can find out

anything else about her.

Call me if you find something,

or even if you don't.

I will.

I'd better get on the vaporetto.

Look!

I didn't drop my pass this time.

Brava!

- Ciao!

- Ciao.

A will and a chambermaid!

It's better than

a romance novel.

When have you ever read one?

Never, but you know what I mean.

But my heart

just breaks for Arianna.

What do you think she meant

by her "darkest hours"?

Paolo and I think it has to be

losing the love of her life.

So, what is the story

with you and Paolo

on a small boat?

I'm just trying to embrace

the Italian lifestyle.

You did not answer the question.

Is there something going on

with you and Paolo?

Please tell us.

I think I'm starting

to have feelings for him.

That's great!

No, it's not!

You both know how I feel

about long distance.

This would be

very long distance.

Not to mention

we come from two

completely different worlds.

Anyway, I don't want

to talk about it.

What's going on with you guys?

- She's never gonna tell us.

- Never.

I want to hear more

about your program.

Is your class going better?

Yes,

although...

I think I may have overstepped

and gone a little too far

out on a limb.

Oh, no.

So, it took me

most of the afternoon,

I not only found

the maid's obituary...

Carmella Diconcini died

in 1958...

I also found she has a grandson

living in Verona.

And you found all that

in just one day?

You're amazing.

No, just

really good at research.

But not very good

at taking compliments.

You noticed that, huh?

I've noticed

a lot of things about you.

I noticed a thing or two

about you, too.

Shall we go to Verona tomorrow?

Sure, I'd love that,

and while we're there...

We'll go see

la casa di Giulietta.

Ciao.

What's all this?

For you and your two friends.

What?

You said you wanted

to bring them something back

from Burano,

so I thought

they might like our umbrellas.

I managed to find a few.

That is so thoughtful,

thank you.

And for you,

I brought this.

Bellissima.

For your hair.

This is perfect.

I need this,

thank you.

Prego.

Okay.

How do I look?

Mamma mia.

Very Sophia Loren.

Andiamo.

Andiamo.

Thank you very much

for seeing us.

I was intrigued to meet you

when you said you wanted

to talk about my grandmother.

Your grandmother, Carmella,

worked for

my great-great-great aunt,

La Contessa de Marco.

She often talked

about the contessa.

Please, sit.

They were very close.

Grazie.

After you called,

I pulled out some photos.

And this is my grandmother.

Your grandmother

is wearing the veil.

That's the veil

you were asking me about

on the phone?

Yes.

Do you have any idea

what happened to it

after the wedding?

I assume she gave it to Claudia,

her daughter.

E Claudia ha per caso

avuto figli?

Did Claudia have any children?

Just my cousin, Angela,

but she moved to the U.S.,

and after the w*r,

we lost touch.

Well, that's probably

how the veil got to the U.S.

Yes.

It is a beautiful veil.

Are you going to wear it

when you two get married?

Do you have some water?

You want water, too?

It's so cute.

I had no idea it was so little.

I doubt Romeo thought so.

This is the wall

where everyone leaves

their letters to Juliet.

S, esatto.

I read that last year alone,

there were over 50,000.

See? Details.

I happen to like details.

Do you want to leave a letter?

No, I'm good.

You don't have to be

in love to write one.

I wouldn't know what to say.

Well, you can write

about heartbreak...

Unrequited love,

or even ask Giulietta

for advice.

There's an entire staff,

they're called

secretaries of Giulietta,

who answer

as many of them as they can.

Have you ever written one?

S, I have.

When Gabriella died...

And it helped.

She was your true love.

But what I wrote

was that I wanted

to heal my heart.

I don't believe

we only have one true love.

Do you?

I don't know...

And anyway,

like you once said,

I'm not sure

I ever really was in love.

Vuoi continuare a passeggiare?

Keep going.

Vuoi continuare a passeggiare?

More. More Italian.

And that's it for today.

See you Wednesday.

Please remember to study

for the final next week.

Luca, can I talk to you

for a second?

Yeah, sure.

I have a friend in the states

who runs a foundation

that endows

scholarships for the arts.

I took the liberty

of telling him about you,

and while I can't pull

any strings,

I can download the application.

The only catch is

this has to be in today,

but since we're six hours

ahead of Boston,

you should have time

to complete it,

if you're interested.

Yeah, thank you.

Thank you so much.

You're so welcome.

How's it going, Luca?

I'm nearly finished.

I uploaded photos

of my glass art,

but I just realized

I need to send my transcripts

with the application.

The registrar's office

closes soon,

so I'd better get going.

I'll walk over with you.

Okay.

It's supposed to be open.

You're gonna miss the deadline.

Siamo chiusi.

Mi dispiace.

You can't be closed.

There's still 15 minutes.

I'm closing early today.

Basta...

It's urgent. Per favore.

He needs to get his transcripts.

It's very important.

Bene. Come in.

Grazie.

Hi, it's Emma Loughery.

I just got your text.

I went back

and dug a little further,

and I hadn't noticed

those sketches before.

Do you know

who the subjects are?

The first two

are Amici's mother,

and they are all dated 1890.

And what about the child?

Sorry, but no.

Sorry I dragged you

in here again.

I'm not complaining.

It's just...

My conversation

with the curator got me thinking

that maybe we missed something.

It is strange

that this christening gown

is the only piece of clothing

in the trunk,

especially considering

that Arianna never had children.

But we don't know

whose christening gown it was.

But Amici and Arianna met

and fell in love

in 1889.

Yes.

Amici made a sketch of an infant

about a year later

that he kept

in his personal collection.

Your family kept

this christening gown

with Arianna's things...

So you think they had a child?

I think, if they did,

they certainly

would have kept it a secret.

What are you looking for?

Something the lacemakers

used to do years ago,

and there it is.

"Claudia," isn't that the name

of the chambermaid's daughter?

But why would it be

in Arianna's trunk?

Because Claudia

is probably

Arianna and Amici's daughter.

Arianna probably

gave the baby to Carmella

to raise as her own.

But we don't know that for sure.

Okay.

I'll look through

her papers again,

you look at the photos.

Okay.

Maybe we did overlook something.

I didn't notice this before.

Doesn't this

look like the infant

from Amici's sketch?

Could be,

but it still

doesn't prove anything.

Well, I don't know about

your family,

but my mother always writes

on the back of her photos,

who it is,

what date it was taken...

Look.

"Il mio segreto..."

"...pi prezioso."

"My most precious secret."

"Claudia."

So she was their daughter.

Well, now we know why

Amici died of a broken heart.

Poor Arianna.

I can't imagine

giving up a child.

She sacrificed

more than most people

to protect her family.

She must have been

quite a woman.

Nonna, you are

the only one here who knew her.

What do you think?

I always felt

she was hiding something.

Now we know why

she didn't wear the veil.

Or even keep it in the family.

So, Paolo,

is this why

you called us all here?

No, no, I asked you here

because I want

to discuss business.

Why not wait till

our regular lunch meeting?

I keep trying,

but this way maybe

I won't have to compete

with mamma's ravioli.

So, if you'll all take a seat,

I'll get started.

But what about lunch?

- Oh, Vittorio!

- Don't worry,

lunch will be here

after my presentation.

Peter's going to call you,

but I couldn't wait

to tell you the news.

The foundation committee

overwhelmingly agreed

to award Luca a grant.

That's fantastic!

Thank you!

His essays and his artwork

apparently

really impressed the board,

but please act surprised

when Peter tells you.

We never had this conversation.

I don't know if you've heard

of the Hastings Foundation,

but they're a philanthropic

organization

based out of Boston.

Luca applied for

an emergency grant.

They evaluated his GPA

and his work.

They agreed to cover

his tuition,

and, in fact, they were

so impressed with him,

that they even awarded him

a grant

for his graduate work

at the Accademia Riaci.

You did well, Emma.

I know I took a risk

letting Luca audit my class,

so I just wanted to apologize,

especially for putting you

in such a difficult position.

I appreciate that,

and I admire you.

I admire your commitment

to your students.

Emma, look.

These just came for you.

"Thank you for the help

with my presentation.

I think it went over well.

See you tomorrow night

for nonna's birthday.

Paolo."

Francesca,

can I borrow

your kitchen tomorrow?

S.

Ta-dah!

Paolo sends flowers,

and you bake a pie?

This is promising.

No, it's not like that.

It's just... pie.

But made with love.

I'm going to get dressed.

Sei bellissima.

Grazie.

E sei molto carino.

Grazie.

Cosa hai portato?

What's this?

American apple pie

for your grandmother.

Where in Padua

did you ever find this?

I made it.

Your nonna might be famous

for her crostata di mele,

but in Chicago,

I am known for my apple pie.

Buonissima.

You wanted to speak with me?

I had a call today

from the New York distributor.

We shouldn't talk business

at nonna's party.

Now is the perfect time.

Tonight is for celebrating.

Why?

The deal on the evening bags

that I was so opposed to,

it's over and done with.

What I'm trying to tell you is

the bags are selling well,

and we're getting orders

for more.

Maybe we could be

selling them ourselves

if we had our own store

in New York.

Change is difficult

when you've been doing things

the same way for so long,

but, Paolo,

I'm sorry

that I was so hard on you.

Grazie.

Emma.

Buona sera.

Ciao.

I've just been meeting

more of your cousins.

There are two Sylvias?

Actually three.

It was a popular name

at the time,

and I know it's getting late,

but I was wondering

if you've ever seen

San Marco Square at night?

I've only been to Venice

in the daytime.

Well, one more thing

you shouldn't miss.

Andiamo.

This really is lovely at night.

I knew you would appreciate it.

Did you enjoy the party tonight?

I did!

I really loved meeting

your whole family.

And it was just one side of it.

Nonna told me that your gift,

the apple pie?

Her favorite.

She's so sweet.

Yes, she is.

I'm really going to miss her.

Emma, I know your class

ends next week,

but I was wondering

if you could stay

a little longer,

so we could spend

more time together.

I don't know that

that's a good idea.

Why not?

Because as much as I've embraced

living in the moment,

I don't think

we should start something

we can't finish.

I think it started six weeks ago

when you couldn't figure out

how to buy a pass

for the vaporetto.

You're never gonna let me

forget that, are you?

No, no, I can't.

Well, you have to admit,

I've come a long way since then.

We both have...

So why stop now?

Because I live in Chicago.

Chicago is far.

There's a very big ocean

between us.

Very big.

Huge.

I go to the states

a few times a year,

and you will probably

be back here next fall,

so I think it's worth

giving it a try.

I don't know.

We...

We come from

such different worlds.

Not so different.

I believe you feel

the same way I do...

And that is not something

that happens very often.

I don't want to risk

having my heart broken again.

So we just say goodbye?

We say arrivederci.

"Arrivederci."

Two "r" s.

Say it again?

Arrivederci.

Ben fatto.

Sorridi.

Smile.

Let me see.

Andiamo.

Emma?

That's for you.

It was left at the front desk.

Thank you.

Would you...

Would you please post this

for me?

A letter to Juliet?

I wrote it last night.

" Arianna never

intended to keep this.

I believe

it found its way to you

for a reason.

Con amore, Maria."

Grazie.

Francesca...

Thank you for everything.

You have been

such a good friend to me.

It was my pleasure.

Have you got all your bags?

Even an extra one.

I wanted to take home

as much of Italy as I could.

Sorry.

Ciao.

Yes, I'm on my way

to the train station now.

That's wonderful.

Thank you so much

for telling me, Natalia.

Ciao.

Sounds like good news.

The university

picked up my program

for next year.

I told you!

Once you fall in love

with Italy,

you always come back.

A presto allora.

A presto.

Now, does anyone else

have any business to discuss?

- No.

- No...

Today, I do.

Since the business

is doing so well,

both in manufacturing

and in the shops,

I think that Paolo's proposal

to open a store in New York

is something we should pursue.

It is time to make a change.

Bravo, Armando!

- Bravo!

- Bravo, Paolo!

Saluti.

Bravo.

What's going on with you?

Why don't you look happy?

You just got papa to say yes.

Nothing.

Paolo, I know when

something's bothering you.

Emma's leaving today.

I knew it!

You're in love with her.

Well, it doesn't matter anymore.

Of course, it does.

Didn't you learn anything

from Arianna's story?

Emma...

What are you doing?

Hopefully not making

a fool of myself,

because I don't believe

our story is over.

I just jumped

into a slow-moving train

to tell a woman

I am falling in love with

that I don't want to lose her,

so this could have gone

very badly.

I'm just glad

you're in one piece.

That was quite an entrance.

I had to tell you

that my family is going

to open a new store

in New York,

so at least we won't have

an ocean between us.

It's only

1,271 kilometers to Chicago.

I know details, too.

Well, that's a detail

I happen to love.

We can make anything work

together

if we really want to,

and I promise

I will never break your heart.

A man who jumps

onto a moving train

to tell me that...

I have to take a chance on.

And since we both

believe in chance...

You know this train

is going to Rome, right?

I don't care where it's going,

as long as I'm with you.

Tre, due, uno...

Saluti.

Grazie.

Sorry to pull you away

from the party,

but it's time

to take off the veil.

There's a little snag.

Tracy, can you have it fixed

when you go back to New York?

Yeah.

Yes, of course...

Give it to me.

Don't be ridiculous.

You know,

your parents were so cute.

They had tears in their eyes.

They were crying the whole time.

It was the sweetest thing.

And they love Paolo's family.

They even invited them all

to stay with them

when they come out for

the opening of the new store.

All of them?

All of them.

Wait, why did he decide

to open the store in Chicago

instead of New York?

He thought New York

was still too far away from me.

Okay, that is amore!

Plus, Chicago is a bigger

distribution hub, so...

No, no, it's definitely

the first thing.

Paolo knows

how lucky he is to have you.

Yes, he does.

Okay, here's the thing,

I don't think it was all luck.

I was literally

carrying the veil

when I met him.

- See?

- Not you, too.

Yes, I know.

I didn't want to believe it

when I took the veil to Italy,

but then it was the veil

that kept throwing

me and Paolo together,

and then we found out

Arianna's story, and...

It really does

seem like it's magical.

It really is enchanted,

Hilda was right.

I'm telling you,

the little piece of lace

that Paolo's grandmother found.

I think

that's part of the magic.

The two of you are hopeless.

Or hopelessly in love.

It was so sweet.

Guys, we have to do

our toast to the veil.

Where's Peter?

He's with my uncle,

talking about soccer

for the last 40 minutes.

Which is why I left them alone.

All right, that's two down,

and one to go.

Tracy, it's your turn

to take the veil.

I still don't believe in it,

but Finn and I are talking

about getting engaged.

Then, here's to the veil.

And to true love.