Yup, absolutely.
Corporate thinks
everything looks good.
The restaurant's only
been open a month,
and the new double-Decker pizza
is a hit.
Not to worry,
I'll talk to marketing about
the new Midas pizza signage.
Yeah.
Great.
How's the new
pretzel crust tracking?
Thank you!
Hey, Zoe.
Chai tea latte.
Thanks, I'll get you back
after work.
Everyone just went into
the update meeting.
Do me a favor,
put this on my desk?
Sure. Loving the new shoes.
Franc Hills?
Thank you, and yes,
and gotta go.
Glad to see that everyone
could make it this morning.
All right, let's start.
Q4 was excellent for
international corporate brands.
We are projecting one of
our most profitable years...
All right, let's focus,
people, please.
Let's start with Jungle Juicery.
Now, the chain grew
to 50 stores last year,
which in anyone's book
is quite the accomplishment.
I got reservations for us
at Erimea tonight at 7:30.
Wilhelmina Jones...
My office.
Full name, not good.
If this is about
me being late, sir,
- I really want to apologize.
- Sit down.
ICB recently purchased
a small regional chain
that corporate wants
to re-brand and expand.
Now, they want to
jump on this ASAP.
So we need to make sure
all the restaurants
are compliant with
corporate standards:
The new logos, signage,
and, obviously, the menus.
Exactly.
We think it has the potential
to go national.
- And how many stores currently?
- Six, in two states.
Who's the compliance director?
- You.
- Me?
You've been working your tail off
on the Midas pizza account,
and I think it's time you took
the lead on your own project.
Larry, thank you.
Now, all the stores are transitioning
smoothly to ICB standards...
Well, that makes my job easier.
Except for one.
They're not returning
our calls or emails.
And it's not just any store.
It's the original
flagship restaurant,
and the founding family
still runs it.
Okay, so a little more complicated.
Yeah, and we need you
to un-complicate it.
Copy that.
Now, this is a chance for you to
show us what you've got, Ms. Jones.
Get it handled quickly,
you're looking at a promotion.
So, get packed.
I need you up there and all over
this brand, first thing in the morning.
Yes, thank you.
Thank you.
- I almost forgot. What is the brand?
- Hart's.
- And the problem store?
- Some fly-over town in Tennessee.
- Sycamore... something.
- Springs?
Yeah, that's it.
Sycamore Springs.
You're from Sycamore Springs?
But you're, like, cool.
Thank you.
When's the last time
you were there?
15 years ago.
And your parents
still live there?
- No, they moved to Florida.
- Oh, natch.
But my crazy aunt Tali still
lives there, married to her art.
And I sort of know
the owner of the restaurant.
- That's good, right?
- No.
He's the father of the guy
I used to date in high school.
And now it's super awkward
'cause he dumped you?
No.
I broke up with him when
I finally got outta that place.
How'd he take it?
Not well.
But, I mean,
what was I supposed to do?
Stay in Sycamore Springs
for the rest of my life,
when my high school
boyfriend's goals
were fishing and drinking beer?
I made it very clear that
I wanted more out of my life,
and just because he chose
to stay in that sleepy cow town,
doesn't mean that I have to
throw away the rest of my life.
Sounds like you have
some unresolved issues.
They're the ones with issues.
Maybe you could turn it
into a little vacay?
- Is Reed going with you?
- Reed!
He's supposed to
pick me up in an hour.
I have to get ready.
- Where's he taking you?
- Erimea.
Nice.
- You think he might...
- Put a ring on it?
You think he's going to...?
I have something for you.
Surprise.
It's our new condo.
Our condo?
Mina, we've been together for two
years, one month, and five days.
I think it's time we take our
relationship to the next level.
Will you move in with me?
- I'm just... shocked.
- Right?
It was on the cover of
"modern interiors" last month.
What do you say?
Part of me wants to say yes,
and move in tomorrow,
and throw parties on that
ridiculously huge balcony.
Then just say yes.
But a bigger part of me always
imagined I'd be married first.
I know, I know,
it's old-fashioned, but...
It's how I was raised.
Sweetie, a lifelong partnership
is about mindful transitioning
from one phase of life to the next.
Moving in together
is just the first step.
- It's all part of my five-year plan.
- Five-year plan?
We date for two years,
live together for about a year,
so we can get used to
each other's life rhythms.
Both of us get promotions,
and then, once we're financially
secure, we get married.
And a year after that, you can
quit and raise our one baby.
One baby?
You know it's not responsible or
globally sustainable to have more.
Right, sure, I guess I just thought
I might have a say in that.
I'm overwhelming you.
I can see it.
I do this, I get so excited
about something, and then I just...
Look, Reed.
It's a beautiful condo, it's just...
I'm about to leave out of town
for this job,
and I'm just not in the best place
to make such a big decision.
Let me think about it.
I guess that's fair.
What?
Come on!
My Franc Hills?
Hey, guys.
Hey.
Really? Today?
Take your friends.
Get along. Giddy up.
Go!
Look what I got here.
Yeah.
Right this way.
Yeah.
Okay, one down.
Who's next?
Go on! Go on, get! Get!
Really?
Now you move?
Thanks so much!
Willy?
- Hi!
- I can't believe this.
And I go by Mina now.
And you're...?
Still Clay.
No, right, yeah.
No, I meant, and you're...
All good? Everything...
- What are you doing here?
- What are you doing here?
I live here.
No, right, I know, I just...
Wasn't expecting
to run into you.
What's that smell?
White platinum?
No, I think it's coming
from your shoe.
You know what, thanks for...
The cows.
I really gotta get going.
I've got a thing I have to
work on for an appointment...
- Are you okay to drive?
- Yup.
Totally fine.
All good.
I just really, really need
to get into town, so...
Are you staying
in Sycamore Springs?
Yeah, I am, so...
I'll just see you around town.
I'm sure you will.
- Great.
- Great.
- Welcome home.
- What?
It's just something
we like to say.
- May I get your name?
- Jones.
Wilhelmina.
Willy Jones?
From high school?
- It's Mina now.
- This is amazing.
My horoscope said that my past
was going to catch up to me.
I thought that meant
that I was going to get back
together with Deacon, my ex.
But this is way better.
Well, it's me, Penny.
Penny Laterner?
Hi, Penny.
Yes, it's so good to see you...
It's okay,
you don't remember me.
I was a year behind you
in school,
and you were, well,
super popular, and I...
Wasn't.
I'm so sorry, but is there
any way I could get my room?
Of course.
- Uh-oh.
- What do you mean, "uh-oh"?
It looks like we are overbooked.
I can't believe
I did this again.
Well, that's okay,
just give me whatever
room's available.
It doesn't have to be a suite.
Well, that's the problem,
there aren't any rooms left.
It's a busy
time of year up here.
Busy?
How is that possible?
The sweetheart festival's
this weekend?
They still do that?
Three whole days of fun,
food and romance.
And now, there's a really
awesome dance on the last night.
Are you sure there's
nothing available?
I'm so sorry, Willy...
- Mina.
- Mina.
I feel awful.
Let me see if I can get you a room
over at the Squirrel's Nest Inn.
Sissy owes me a favor,
and sometimes, they can squeeze
a roll-away into the basement.
On us.
Never mind. I know another place
with an actual bedroom.
Well, well.
Look who finally showed up
on my doorstep.
Hi, aunt Tali.
Willy Mae, get in here right now,
give me some sugar!
Look at you.
I really appreciate this.
I know it's last minute.
Oh, now, you stay
as long as you want.
I'm just going to make us
some tea, build us a nice fire,
then we can stay up all night,
and you can tell me what you've
been up to since who knows when.
That's super sweet, aunt Tali,
but I'm actually really tired.
- You mind if I just call it a night?
- No, of course.
I gotta get up early
and do some errands anyway.
But I'm going to get you
something to eat,
'cause you look skinnier
than a poor man's wallet.
That's okay,
I have an energy bar.
Willy, you are in the home
of a Southern woman.
We do not eat energy bars
for supper.
Really, aunt Tali,
I'm not even hungry.
- And actually, I go by Mina now.
- What on earth?
Mina's just...
More professional.
Well, you do
whatever you need to do.
Thank you.
Good night...
Nina.
It's Mina...
With an "m".
Nope.
It just ain't you, honey.
Just grab a seat anywhere, hon'.
Can you let Mr. Hart know
Ms. Jones is here?
Can I grab one of the new menus?
I've heard a lot about
Hart's new pecan Tsunami.
Honey, we only got one menu,
and you're holding it.
And I don't know anything
about a pecan spumante.
"Tsunami".
It's the new promotional dessert
this month...
Lucien!
You ever heard of
a pecan Tsunami?
I love that band.
Order up!
Thank you.
Sure I can't get you anything
while you wait?
Lucien makes a mean
chicken and waffles.
Trust me, these birds are
as fresh as you can get.
Free-range from Leanne's farm
across the highway.
No, thank you,
but could you check
with Mr. Hart again?
Well, he always comes in
a little late on Tuesday.
- Why is that?
- Trout Tuesday.
Let's hope
those fish are biting,
otherwise he's gonna be
in a mood.
Good catch today, Gracie!
Trout Tuesday is a go.
Glad to hear it.
Let me have a look.
Nice catch.
You've got company here.
Well...
You're everywhere I go.
Should I be worried?
Is this some kind of weird
ex-girlfriend stalking thing?
- I am not stalking you.
- I'm kidding.
I'm looking for your dad.
I've emailed him about a
thousand times and I have not...
My dad?
Yeah.
Any idea how much longer
he's going to keep ignoring me?
I'd say it's gonna be a while.
Why?
Unfortunately, my dad...
...passed away three months ago.
I'm so sorry.
I had no idea.
So, who's running Hart's?
You're looking at him.
Is no one reading the company
emails or checking voice messages?
I'm more of an old-school
fax kinda guy.
But, no, I haven't received a phone
call from you in, I don't know...
15 years?
What do you want now?
Well, as you know,
Hart's was recently purchased
by International
Corporate Brands and...
I'm not sure if I agree
with that decision,
but nothing I can do
about it now, right?
And I work for ICB.
They sent me here
to make sure you...
To talk you through
some re-branding changes.
Well, what do you know,
little Willy Mae is now a big wig,
sent back here to help me.
I don't like it
any more than you do.
- But we really need to talk about...
- You know, it was lovely seeing you.
Now, if you'll excuse me,
I've got some fish to clean.
- How did we not know this?
- I don't know.
Isn't there some paperwork he
should have filled out or something?
We're not dealing with
a paperwork kind of guy.
So, get me the contract details
asap.
And have marketing send me
posters, menus, everything.
This is more than complicated,
it's a disaster.
Mina!
Gotta go.
Call you later.
- Willy Jones?
- Hi, Paisley.
What are you doing back
in Sycamore Springs?
Are you here to open a bank,
or men's clothing store,
or something?
Ha, no.
And, actually,
it's not Willy anymore, it's Mina.
Well...
Good to know.
Yeah, the corporation I work for
just bought the Hart's chain,
so I'm here to...
- You're here to see Clay?
- Well, not intentionally...
And what crazy timing.
What? What do you mean?
I mean, it's so weird
that you just show up,
out of the blue,
now that Clay and I are dating.
I didn't know
that you two were...
Yeah, well, we will definitely
have to get together
while you're in town,
and you can tell me all about
your glamorous big city life.
There you are.
I've been looking
all over for you.
- Afternoon, Tallulah.
- Paisley.
Is that a new hat?
It is so...
Interesting.
Well, thank you.
It is a new hat.
You know, we'd love
to stay and chat,
but we've got to get going.
Love your dress.
I never liked that girl,
or that dress.
Thank you.
Now, how come you didn't tell me
that you came here
to take over Hart's?
This is a small town, Willy Mae.
I have spies everywhere,
and people here do not
take kindly to change.
Well, things have changed,
including my name,
which again, is Mina, not Willy.
Yeah, well, it just doesn't...
Roll off the tongue.
It will with a little practice.
Hello?
Hey.
- Where is everyone?
- I'm closing early.
Got a town council meeting
in here tonight,
and I'm off to coach
the youth basketball team.
But...
You can't just do
all this other stuff.
The restaurant needs
your undivided attention.
You know,
I'm sick of you telling me
what I can and can't do
in my restaurant.
That's what I've been
trying to tell you.
It's not
your restaurant anymore.
The deal your dad made
requires you to comply with
any and all changes
ICB deems necessary.
What?
They own and operate Hart's now,
and they can do whatever
they want with the chain.
The look, the menu, everything.
I'm sorry, but you don't
have a choice, Clay.
And if you don't comply with the
rebranding, they will get rid of you.
Hey, man.
Hey, buddy!
Can I get a whiskey?
You know what, make it a double.
I take it you heard
Willy's back?
Yeah.
I heard.
Paisley's not gonna be
too happy about that.
What are you talking about?
We broke up last week.
Well, thanks for telling me.
You know, Clay,
it's not good
to hold all those strong
emotions stuck inside.
What are you doing?
I'm helping you process.
You know, it's the whole
empathetic bartender thing.
The deal was that you were
supposed to be my partner,
not my therapist.
Right, which reminds me,
that, as the new co-owner
of this fine establishment,
you get to choose a drink
named after yourself.
Deacon, this is serious.
She's going to
take away my restaurant.
Willy works for the company
that bought Hart's.
She was sent here to change...
Everything.
What are you talking about?
She's gonna turn it into one of
those generic diners, like Grayson's.
But Hart's has been
in your family for 50 years.
What am I going to do?
Well, you
and this Claytini...
Will figure something out.
Hey, how's it going?
You have no idea how happy I am
to hear your voice.
Well, you have no idea
how desperately I miss you.
What are you doing tonight?
Well, first,
I'm schmoozing clients,
followed by crossfit at 9:00,
and then Chloe and Kenline
are taking me to some after-hours
lounge in the back of a butcher shop.
I miss my life in the city.
How's it going?
I texted you, but...
I know, sorry.
It's been a rough day.
Well, how does it feel
to be back?
Like a high-school reunion
from hell.
Oh, it can't be that bad.
Let's see, no hotel room,
forced to stay with my artsy aunt.
Ran into my high-school Nemesis,
and the owner of Hart's
died three months ago.
So, pretty bad.
I'm sure you'll get it
all smoothed out.
They don't call you
"the fixer" for nothing.
People call me that?
They will
after you nail this job.
I just want to finish
and come home.
Home to a condo with a steam
room and a clawfoot tub.
A hot bath does sound nice.
Gotta go, clients are coming.
Keep thinking about it, okay?
Bye.
Well, I think we've waited
for him long enough,
so why don't we just
get started.
We think Hart's
has become synonymous
with all things American.
Hence,
our re-branding starts with
the "Americana extreme" menu.
Americana extreme?
It's a twist on everyone's
favorite comfort foods,
hamburgers,
hot dogs, chicken,
barbecue ribs.
All of which our vendors
are set up to provide.
What's the twist?
It's not actual food.
Why don't we just watch
the presentation,
and I'll take questions
after, okay?
Thanks.
International corporate brands
is a global
brand management firm
that oversees
50 businesses worldwide...
You always used to come here
when you were
avoiding something,
or someone.
Yeah, well, now
I'm just trying to get
a catch of the day.
And as admirable as that is,
I don't think corporate
would appreciate
you undermining their
commercial fishing suppliers.
I can't believe
you discovered my plot
to destroy the world economy.
I need you to come back
to the restaurant
and help motivate the employees.
I need you to be the manager.
So, now you need my help?
We want you to stay
and run the restaurant.
It's best for everyone.
Okay.
We'll just keep things
the way they are then.
I don't know how you thought
this would play out,
or what your dad told you,
but this is what happens
in a takeover.
Changes are made.
And besides,
the other stores have
already started re-branding.
Charlotte, Knoxville...
You know what,
I might not be able to stop them
from destroying
the other five restaurants,
but I can sure do something
about this one.
A property deed?
I inherited
the Sycamore Springs restaurant
when my dad passed away.
The title to the restaurant
is in my name.
What?
ICB may own the name Hart's,
but the restaurant is mine.
I'm not sure your father
was authorized to do that.
Yeah, maybe, maybe not.
But if ICB wants to fight me on it,
I'll see them in court.
I've seen the numbers.
You're in the red,
no matter whose name
is on the deed.
- We'll make it up in the summer.
- No, you won't.
All this local, organic
produce is perishable.
Using our vendors
will cut your costs in half.
And with our marketing,
you'll get more tourists.
It'll boost business for everyone
in Sycamore Springs.
Since when did you care
about Sycamore Springs?
You left and never looked back.
I know, but that's me.
Not you.
You're established
in this community.
So, let me get this straight.
You want to turn a small,
farm-to-table family business
into a factory?
A factory that serves
pre-packaged, frozen food
disguised as old-fashioned
home cooking?
It's Americana extreme.
- It's wrong.
- It's profitable.
What's wrong with you?
I'm not the enemy here, Clay,
I'm here to help.
And if you don't do something,
you'll be out of business in months,
no matter what.
You know, this is state history
you want to get rid off.
It's a small-town ritual.
It's a ritual we take
very seriously.
I guess that explains
why you had to cheat and
use a horse to win that year?
The rules state you can use
any means necessary
to get across the finish line.
Yeah.
Wait a minute...
Are you still upset
that I won that year?
Don't be ridiculous.
Just take them down.
We can't have personal items
cluttering up the display area.
"We can't have "personal items
cluttering up the display area".
What's wrong with the microwave?
You mean besides using it
to warm up pre-cooked food?
- One Maisie-burger.
- What's a maisieburger?
It's a rare hamburger
with Swiss cheese,
heirloom tomatoes,
avocado, and fresh basil.
Okay, well there are so many
things wrong with this picture.
First of all,
there's no ordering "off menu",
it takes extra time to prepare.
Second,
per corporate regulations,
all meat must be cooked
medium well.
You've got to be kidding me?
You might as well suck all
the flavor out of the beef.
I'm not cooking up hockey pucks.
That's what she always orders.
Then politely tell her
we're unable to accommodate
her request,
and ask if she'd like
the super-slam cheeseburger
with good, old American cheese
and pickles.
I told you, you can't use
your own produce.
We have
corporate-approved vendors.
Your vendors are awful.
I've seen those
frozen sticks you call fries.
Bulk produce will
save you significantly.
Besides, you'll soon see most customers
can't even tell the difference.
That's insane.
Here, try this.
Tell me you can't
notice a difference.
That's really not necessary.
How can you work for a company
that manages restaurants
and not care about the food?
I'm a brand manager,
not a food manager.
Well, my customers
can tell the difference.
Take a bite.
You've obviously forgotten
what fresh fruit tastes like.
Then can we get
back to work inside?
That's good.
But all apples taste the same.
Come on.
Tell "executive" Willy
to take the day off.
Close your eyes,
and actually experience it.
Close my eyes?
That's ridiculous.
Well, I can stay here all day.
Fine.
It's sweet...
And crisp.
Not just the taste.
How does it make you feel?
What does it remind you of?
I don't know,
being a kid,
walking home from school,
through the wildflowers, down by...
The river?
We used to steal them
from Mr. McClane's yard.
Correction,
you used to steal them.
I was just your lookout.
Maisie's leaving!
Maybe we should have offered her
the chili cheese wings instead.
I'll be there in a minute.
Maisie...
Maisie, wait...
Clay, you know I love you.
We all do.
And we'd do anything
for you and Hart's.
Thank you very much.
But your father would be
rolling in his grave
if he saw what you and that girl
are doing to this place.
There's only so much change
people are willing to take,
and then they'll just
stop coming around altogether.
Okay?
Look what just arrived.
My dignity?
New uniforms.
You've got to be kidding.
I even got name tags.
Great.
Now everyone in town
will know my name.
Funny.
Now, let's make sure
everyone wears these
to work tomorrow.
We'll be closed.
What?
No one told me that.
The sweetheart festival
starts tomorrow.
Yeah, we sponsor
the opening day.
Lucien will be up
all night prepping.
But I haven't seen a menu.
I'm thinking warm
pulled pork sandwiches
with sweet potatoes and thyme.
What do you say, boss?
Yeah, that sound
like perfect festival food.
Absolutely not.
We still have to represent
the new Hart's brand,
even if we cater
outside the restaurant.
Hold on, now,
if you're telling me
we can't sponsor the festival,
then I'm sorry...
No, in fact,
we'll up our presence.
We'll use the festival as a platform
to promote the new corporate menu.
I think that's a really bad idea.
Trust me, this is what I do.
Trick people into
eating bad food?
Get people to see an old brand
in a new light.
Would you like to try?
Here you go. Enjoy.
For you?
Some good old-fashioned
home-cooking.
Well, I never thought
I'd say this,
but thank goodness
for all those preservatives.
Whatever we don't use this year
we can always use next year
and the year after that.
If I remember correctly,
your sarcasm was
one of the reasons
we broke up in the first place.
You didn't actually
break up with me.
You just left.
Can we pretend to get along
for publicity purposes?
- Fine.
- Great.
Everything set up for the race?
Yeah, there's a new Hart's
menu item at every station.
Let's just hope
we don't k*ll someone
before they reach
the finish line.
R&D says over 80% of our customers
are satisfied with this menu.
You're satisfied with this?
Hi, guys.
This looks beautiful.
Just one of the many new
changes happening at Hart's.
Here, try a chicken dipper with
our new tangy barbecue sauce.
Yeah, that's...
Really good.
My compliments to the chemist.
So, are y'all ready
to defend your title in
the great stuff-your-face race?
Absolutely.
- Are you entering?
- What? Me? No.
She's just upset that
I beat her in high school.
No, I'm not upset.
And I'm not racing.
Good day, fine people
of Tennessee.
And Penny.
He's still not over me.
Bless his heart.
So, the rumors are true.
Hi, Deacon.
And yes, I really am back.
Well, it sure is great
to see you again, Ms. Willy.
- It's Mina.
- Yeah?
Well, I like it.
It's very chic.
It really fits your new aesthetic.
Do you need something?
Yeah.
I need you to cover for me
over at the kissing booth.
- Why? They fire you already?
- No!
Penny...
They need me over
at the pony rides.
Wilfred's youngest kid
is trying to milk one of them.
I'll be over there in a second.
B-T-dub, loving the new costume.
See?
Well, you've been here
almost a week,
and we still haven't had
a chance to hang out,
I know, just...
So much to do.
Lots to do, right...
I understand.
Take care.
Take care, Penny.
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yik yak, and snapchat.
You could be a little
friendlier to Penny, you know.
She's one of the few people in town
who actually seems to like you.
Well, I'm not here to win
a popularity contest.
Yeah, that's pretty clear.
I'm not trying to be mean,
I just don't have time
to be anyone's BFF.
The sooner I get
the restaurant on track,
the sooner we can
return to our lives.
I just need to
stay focused and be...
The fixer.
"The fixer?"
Yeah, it's a...
It's a work thing.
You wouldn't understand.
You're just, you're stuck
in this small-town mentality.
You need to think
bigger picture.
Beyond Sycamore Springs.
Okay, miss fixer.
I'll make you a deal.
Enter the race, and if you win,
I'll sell ICB the property.
You're serious?
You want that land?
You've gotta put your menu
where your mouth is.
You're on.
Yeah.
You're on.
Ladies and gentlemen,
boys and girls,
as mayor of Sycamore Springs,
it is my great honor
to welcome you
to the 25th annual
stuff-your-face race
sponsored by Hart's!
Now, each contestant
has to complete the course
through the Springs,
and get back here
by any means necessary.
But you must stop
at every station
and finish eating
each portion of food,
or be disqualified.
The first one across the
finish line is the winner.
- Is everybody ready?
- Excuse me!
Hold on, folks, looks like we
have a last-minute entry here.
Well, I'll be...
It's Willy Jones, everyone!
It's Mina.
Even wrote it down on the card.
Okay then.
Racers, on your marks.
Good luck.
Get set...
There's nothing like
farm-fresh cheese.
I thought you said
the food was supposed
to be good at this thing?
I need to lie down.
Okay, good luck.
Just admit it.
Nobody likes the food,
and they're quitting
the race as a result.
Are you trying to
get out of your bet?
No.
Good.
I'll save you a spot
for you at the finish line.
Okay.
Yeah.
I'm a machine.
Come on!
I am so sorry to do this,
but I really need your scooter.
I'll bring it back, I promise!
Yes!
Willy, honey, you okay?
Yeah, I'm okay.
So, you think everyone stopped
coming because of the race?
And because you make me serve
this inedible food.
Our customers have
high standards.
Half of them are farmers.
What's the point of
making all these changes
if nobody comes?
Don't worry.
There's always a slight
transition when we re-brand.
Slight transition?
This is a mass exodus.
We've tried it your way,
and it's obviously not working.
Why don't we put
some of Lucien's ideas
back on the menu?
Unless
ICB wants to lose its entire customer
base at its flagship restaurant?
Maisie's back. She wants
her burger, the real one.
Sometimes, the rules
need to be broken.
This is not supposed
to happen like this.
Not all of them...
You can keep your posters,
and your tablecloths,
and your uniforms,
but give Maisie her burger back.
There's nothing Americana
about frozen beef patties.
Okay.
We'll go with fresh ground beef.
I love it!
Hey, how's it going?
Hi, yeah, everything's
going great here.
Are you sure?
Because it doesn't
sound that way.
What?
No, we're...
We're still redecorating.
Listen, Larry says
upstairs is breathing
down his neck.
They've already acquired
new locations,
and they're moving up
the national launch.
They wanna see
the numbers, Mina.
I just need a little more time
to iron things out.
What things?
Well, for one thing, the food.
I don't know who signed off
on this menu,
but we should really
talk to Larry about...
People don't go to
these restaurants for good food,
they'll go for... "Americana
extreme, a fun, familiar menu".
I know, I just thought...
Don't over-think it.
Just do what you were
sent there to do.
Your future at the company
depends on this.
Our future depends on it, Mina.
I know. Okay.
I should go.
I'll talk to you soon. Bye.
Okay, bye.
Hey...
What do you say
we get outta here?
I can't, I have to
finish up this report.
Says the girl that used to
skip Mr. Chisholm’s class
every Friday
to go to the lake?
Well, that girl has
responsibilities now.
That girl needs to
come with me now.
You know, it's hard to believe
you actually grew up here.
I've been saying that
my whole life.
You ever think
about moving back?
Starting a family?
Atlanta is my home now.
My whole life is there.
My job, my friends,
my boyfriend.
He asked me to move in.
Well, that's a big step.
I'm still thinking about it.
And you and Paisley?
We broke up.
She just hasn't accepted it yet.
Seems like it worked out
for you, getting outta here.
I knew if I didn't leave
to pursue a career,
I would have regretted it
my whole life.
And seeing Sycamore Springs now,
everything is the same.
Well, not everything.
You're different.
Always helping everyone.
Yeah, maybe I just grew up.
I got one.
Okay.
I got one!
All right, just set...
Set the hook.
Yeah, yeah, I got it, I got it.
Come on...
Here we are.
Oh, man!
What happened?
He wasn't gonna let
a city girl just reel him in
without a fight, now, was he?
Come on.
I got something
that'll cheer you up.
Is that it?
Are you ready?
Yeah.
My corvette!
Check it out.
You buried my doll?
She had it coming.
I've been looking for that.
My very first mix tape.
I recorded it from the radio.
What's on it?
"Wannabe".
You remember?
We used to go crazy!
The Cranberries...
And the waterfalls...
Thank you.
I can't believe I forgot
about our time capsule.
Not me.
I walk by that spot every day
before I come fishing.
I can't believe
I didn't dig it up sooner.
Why didn't you ask me to stay?
What do you mean?
Back then, after high school.
You just let me leave.
What was I supposed to do?
You'd already made up your mind.
I don't know,
I wanted you to fight for me.
Tell me not to go.
It felt like you didn't care.
That's crazy.
Yeah, well, I'm a girl.
We're complex.
Tell me about it.
How could you think
I didn't care?
You were everything to me.
I'm sorry.
My life is just
too complicated right now.
I can't do this.
Can you take me back?
- Hi.
- Hi.
So..?
Think we should talk about this?
About what?
About how we have
customers again?
I think giving Maisie her
burger back really did the trick.
You think all these people
are back because of Maisie?
Have you seen her Twitter feed?
What if people start requesting
items from the old menu?
Listen, Mina,
try this.
That's fantastic.
As per the menu,
this is Hart's new
"spaghetti Americana",
but it's really
homemade linguine.
I used our heirloom tomatoes
to make the bolognese.
Fresh Romano
and a pinch of basil.
Here.
The "super veggie
expl*si*n salad"!
From the menu,
but all organic from the garden.
A lot better than a big bag
of brown lettuce, huh?
Technically, the items are
listed on the new Hart's menu.
I...
I don't know about this.
And why did you install another
commercial water fixture?
Yeah, I wanted to
talk to you about that.
What is that?
I just wanted to see
if it works.
It's a pump.
A pump for what?
Water.
I'm channeling the pure Sycamore
Springs water on the property.
Into the restaurant?
Yes.
No, no, no.
You want to know why
everything tastes so good?
It's the minerals in the water.
We use it to boil the pasta,
in the soups,
the bread Lucien makes.
You have to admit,
it's pretty impressive.
It's more than impressive.
But you have to take it down.
Wait, this is...
Because of what happened
at the lake?
No.
It's because of
food safety regulations.
So this has nothing to do
with you kissing me last night?
ICB would fire me
if they found out
I approved this.
And for the record,
you kissed me.
For the record,
you seemed pretty into it.
Willy?
For crying out loud...
How many times do I have
to tell you people? It's Mina!
There's someone here
to see you...
Mina.
- Reed.
- Hi.
- What are you doing here?
- Everything okay?
No, I mean, yes.
I mean...
I've been thinking
a lot about us.
In fact, I can't seem to
stop thinking about us,
which is why I drove
all the way up here.
Reed, this really isn't
a good time...
Mina, you are everything to me.
And if that means I have to
adjust the five-year plan,
then I'll adjust.
A successful relationship,
just like a successful business,
has to be fluid.
I don't want to lose you.
Reed, please.
Mina...
Will you marry me?
I can't believe
that you just ran off.
I know.
I feel awful.
I just panicked.
I didn't know what else to do.
He sounded bold, and romantic.
He was.
It's just, there's so much
happening right now, and I am...
This wouldn't have anything
to do with Clay?
No.
I'm just, I'm not good
with surprises.
Well, you sure have gotten
yourself in a pickle.
A nice, good-looking man isn't
going to wait around forever.
I know, I know.
I have to give Reed
an answer soon.
Honey,
I was talking about Clay.
I had to drag her
to see the volunteers.
I know, I tried
taking her to a braves game.
Hi.
Hi.
Well, look who's back.
Can you give us a second?
Yeah.
Wait, you have to tell me
the secret to your coffee.
I wish I could.
I'm so sorry I just ran off.
It was really sweet of you
to propose,
but I just don't want to
make such a big decision
when I'm so stressed out
and distracted.
So how long until
you're less distracted?
I don't know.
As soon as I wrap this up,
I hope?
Maybe I'll just stay
till you're done.
You really don't need
to stay here for me.
Not a problem.
I already got a room at the inn.
But...
How did...
They had a last-minute cancellation.
Don't worry about me, okay?
All I need is a wall street journal
and a decent caramel macchiato.
Or...
You could soak in the small
town, maybe go fishing?
- Fishing?
- Yeah.
For fish?
That's hilarious.
Direct from Leanne's farm,
it's the new chicken and baby
back ribs "turf and turf combo".
I tweaked my mom's
BBQ sauce recipe.
You're right.
It needed more honey.
Reed, this is Lucien,
the chef de cuisine.
Chef de cuisine?
Really?
- You have to try this.
- No thanks.
He's making his own sauce?
This clearly isn't ICB approved.
Are we 100% compliant? No.
But it was either that
or lose the local clientele.
You want to know the secret
to that coffee you love?
- The water.
- The water?
Clay came up with a way
to pump it in from the spring.
I was going to shut it down, but...
Mina, what is happening here?
Free-range chickens,
off-menu recipes?
This is all...
Against corporate policy.
Don't worry,
I've got this handled.
You're up here for one week,
and this apple pie country life
seems to be turning you into
another person.
Thanks for changing
the menu back.
It's so much better than
the food from the race.
I hear you, man.
Thank you.
I just want to be clear,
I'm only letting Lucien
serve his recipes
to get the local customers back,
so we can hit
our revenue targets.
Plus, you think
they're pretty great.
I don't know what
I think anymore.
We're still talking
about the food.
Yes, we are.
But I hope it's not too awkward
with Reed here.
It's awkward,
but he seems like a nice guy,
and I'm sure he's going to give
you the life you've always wanted.
I hope you said yes
and apologized for embarrassing
him in front of the entire town.
Well, not that it's any
of your business, but...
I haven't given him an answer yet.
Your reservations are all set.
Perfect.
We'll see you next weekend.
How's everything with your stay?
I know you had a rough start with
that whole proposal situation.
Yes, other than that,
it's fine, thank you.
You don't, happen to know
the owner of Hart's, do you?
Clay?
Sure, we go way back.
- And Mina?
- Yes.
Everybody knows everybody.
She never told you any stories
about growing up here?
How they were homecoming
king and queen?
- So they were friendly?
- Friendly?
They were in love.
You don't think
it's a little odd
that you didn't tell me the
owner is your ex-boyfriend?
No, because it's not an issue.
Well, it is to me.
Please don't get
worked up over this.
It was such a long time ago.
I'm not getting worked up.
I just think it's...
Interesting.
And what is with
that ridiculous name
everyone keeps calling you?
There they are.
Willy!
That. Exactly.
Okay, he's just everywhere.
I thought you were working
on the lighting install?
All done.
And the new signage?
Put it all up.
Who's your fancy clothes friend?
Sorry. Deacon, this is Reed.
Right, you're the guy.
Yeah, sorry about that, brother.
Great.
Thank you, Deacon.
Hey, the least we could do is take
our visitor on a tour around town?
Yeah.
That's really not necessary.
You know what,
that sounds great.
Mina hasn't told me
anything about this place.
Well, follow us.
You're gonna love this.
Due to all the contained gases,
Sycamore Springs' mineral water
is actually effervescent,
A.K.A. Sparkling,
and finally, on this side of the
lake, the blue house right there
is George Clooney's
second cousin's summer cottage.
Thank you, Deacon, for that
random tour filled with fun facts.
I found it very interesting.
Who knew that s'mores
were invented right here
in Sycamore Springs.
Well, storyteller's
just one of my many skills.
Who wants a beer?
That's me.
You want one, chief?
Yeah.
Once we get the boats fixed,
I've got a whole business plan
on how we're going to reboot
the hot Springs tours.
How many businesses
do you own again?
Well, I got two up and running.
I've got five more in my head.
I wanna go on shark tank with a
whole new macrobrew idea I got.
Macro-brew?
Bigger better beer, buddy.
Can we go now?
We've still got
one more stop on the tour.
This is where you grew up?
Yup.
I haven't seen it since I left.
Home sweet home.
What happened?
The people that bought it from
your parents lost their jobs,
the bank repossessed it in 2007.
It's been like this ever since.
Remember how we used to
climb up on the roof,
throw water balloons
into Mr. Patterson's yard?
Come on, let's go...
What are you...?
You don't even know the
structural integrity of this house.
I'm just gonna look,
I'll be right back.
You'll break your neck!
Got it?
Yeah.
You can still smell the flowers
and the hay.
They're coming back.
What?
Your senses.
The country'll do that to you.
I miss this view.
So do I.
So how come you didn't invite
that boy for supper tonight?
- That isn't very Southern of you.
- I did.
He said he had
some work to finish up.
You look as confused
as a pine tree in a parking lot.
The more I think about it,
the more confused I get.
I thought I knew
exactly what I wanted.
And then...
And then you came back
to Sycamore Springs?
Well, moaning about it with me
isn't gonna do you any good.
Talk to Reed.
Tell him what's really going on
inside that thick skull of yours.
Yeah, maybe.
Yeah, I know.
It's a little more complicated
than we thought.
But I think
I've found something.
Hang on, Larry.
Sorry, I'm back.
Yeah, I'll be working on this
all day tomorrow.
I'll call you soon
with a detailed report,
but don't worry, I got this.
Okay, bye.
Happy Valentine's day.
But they're...
Enormous.
Antique French roses.
How did you...
I special ordered them.
Overnight.
From Paris.
That is super sweet, Reed.
Thank you.
Hey, how come you didn't
call me back last night?
Too much work.
I'm sorry, my bad.
Speaking of bad,
the fashion in this town
is dubious at best.
I know, but the people
kinda grow on you.
That's exactly what
I'm concerned about, Mina.
You're letting your sentiment
cloud your judgment.
I'm doing what I think
is best...
For everyone.
Everyone?
ICB is all that matters.
Look, I've had to do things
that I'm not proud of,
but at the end of the day,
you have to get the job done.
And I told you,
I've got this handled.
I'm sorry, okay?
You're right. I...
I just really want you
back home with me.
The sweetheart dance
starts in two hours.
I've got a ton of work,
and you know I'm not really
the festival type.
But if we're going to
get married,
I think it's good to know
where we both come from.
Right?
Are you sure?
Absolutely.
It'll be fun,
and I'll meet you there,
okay?
It's so...
Romantic.
I know.
It's too bad I'm single.
Yeah, what's the deal
with you and Deacon, anyway?
Sweetie, we don't have the time.
Hey, wasn't your man
supposed to meet you here?
That was him.
Doesn't look like he's
gonna make it anymore.
Well, don't worry,
we'll just make it a girls' night.
Penny, I want to apologize
for being such a pain in the neck.
I think I was just a little nervous
about coming back home.
Well, I'm glad you did.
I mean, you've really
shaken things up around here.
Happy Valentine's day, ladies.
Well, don't you look
pretty tonight, Ms. Laterner.
Nice try, Deacon,
but I've told you
a million times, we're over.
Well, your body language
is telling me something else.
Besides, can't you see
we're having a girls' night?
I was just wondering
if you wanted to accompany me
on the dance floor?
I probably shouldn't
if I know what's best for me.
Since when did you start
doing that?
Well, he does have a point.
Go, have fun.
I'll be fine.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Happy Valentine's day.
Wildflowers.
Where's your fiance?
Boyfriend, okay?
And he's...
Well, he's not here.
Well, I guess you're free
for a friendly little game.
You first, champ.
Show us how it's done.
Don't mind if I do.
A little space, please.
That's obviously
not how it's done.
Move aside.
Is this part of
your diabolical plan
to beat me at everything?
Come on, don't be a sore loser.
Thank you.
At least your humiliation
didn't end up on buzzfeed.
Here.
Maybe this guy
will cheer you up.
You know, I've been
thinking about
what you said at the lake.
How things might have
been different
if I had said something
before you left.
You know what?
Let's dance.
There we are.
I don't remember you
having those dance moves.
I'm full of surprises.
Yes, you are.
Aunt Tali.
Lewis...
Don't get your socks in a knot.
I still have a pulse.
Lewis, you ol' devil.
So nice to see you two
kids together again.
And, Clay, so glad
you've come to your senses
bringing back
the old Hart's menu.
It's actually a new menu.
With the same fresh ingredients
that we've always used.
A perfect blend
of the old and the new.
Well, whatever you call it,
it's just nice
to have family back again.
Family?
Willy, this town
is just one big family.
Sure, people go
to Hart's to eat,
but most of us go there
to see folks we know,
say "hi" and catch up.
You have been away for too long.
You okay?
She's right.
I forgot about all of this.
But not just because
I've been away.
I wanted to.
Why?
Because if I forgot,
I wouldn't have to think about
what I left behind.
To old times.
To good old times.
Having fun?
Reed.
So sorry to interrupt.
No, we were just...
Yeah, you can drop
the whole naive
cowboy thing, okay?
Reed, stop.
Excuse me?
It's desperate, and it's obvious
what you're doing.
What is it that
I'm doing, exactly?
Trying to recreate
some sad, high school fantasy
with your homecoming queen,
who dumped you 15 years ago.
It's really quite pathetic.
Reed, I mean it. Stop.
You know what's pathetic?
Proposing to your girlfriend
when she's obviously not into you.
Okay.
Think what you want, farm boy.
But you are done holding
an entire corporation hostage.
It's over, my friend.
What?
For starters, your father's
contract with ICB
clearly prohibits transferring
ownership of the property
to anyone.
Clay, I'm sorry,
I should have told you about...
On top of that,
the local bank told me
about your loan of $100,000
taken out against your business,
apparently
to invest in Deacon's bar.
Such action,
and this is my favorite part,
will result in the mortgage
and entire property
being turned over to ICB.
Willy, how does he know all this?
Because you're not the only one
with a workplace romance, cowboy.
You two work together?
Clay...
Clay!
I can't believe you did this.
And behind my back?
Larry was worried
you weren't handling things.
So, he sent you here
to spy on me?
To help you,
and I'm glad he did.
The whole deal might have
fallen apart.
You could have been fired.
And you proposing to me,
was that Larry's idea, too?
Of course not.
I want us to make
a life together...
And this is how you show me?
I'm just trying to help.
Now the deal's done,
and ICB will be thrilled.
You'll get your promotion,
and we can get out of this town
and back to our lives.
I thought that's
what you wanted?
Not anymore.
Please don't tell me you've actually
fallen for his country boy act?
Go home, Reed.
It's over.
Mina, wait!
And my name's not Mina,
it's Willy.
Has anyone seen Clay?
Grace, it's not what you think.
You have some nerve, little lady.
First, you take away his
restaurant, and then his heart.
I don't know
how you can sleep at night.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to talk to you.
I know what you're thinking,
but it's not what it looks like.
Well, it looks like
you've been lying to me
this whole time,
working with Reed
to shut me down.
Yes, we work together,
but that was not the plan.
Well, I don't think
there's any doubt in your mind
whether or not
you should marry him.
You two are perfect
for each other.
- Looks like you and Paisley are, too.
- What does that mean?
I saw you, kissing her.
- That's not...
- Not what?
- What it looks like?
- She kissed me.
I promise you,
it's over between us.
You know what,
it doesn't matter.
All these years, I've been
trying to prove to myself
that, even in this small town,
I could make something
of my life.
You have.
You know what the worst part is?
Is I actually thought that you
might fall back in love with me.
Clay...
But you're right.
Nothing changes.
I'm still a small-town guy,
and you're still the same girl
that'll run over anyone
to get what she wants.
At least this time,
I'm the one walking away.
Hi, honey?
Clay was going to propose to me.
What?
I found a letter...
And a ring.
I always thought he didn't
want to be with me,
that he just wanted to stay here
and do nothing
with his whole life.
Well, what did it say?
It said
he didn't want me to leave.
That he'd be lost without me.
That he knew we were young,
but that his heart knew
we were supposed to be together.
It said he wanted me to meet him
on the dock the next day.
He had something important
he wanted to ask me.
The day you left.
Honey.
I messed everything up.
Okay...
That new motor's
looking real good.
You know it.
Darrell was practically
givin' it away.
We've gotta fix
those vinyl seats, too.
Hey, listen, man.
I'm really sorry
about this whole thing.
Deacon, don't.
No, if you hadn't have
given me the loan...
And I'd do it again.
You're my best friend.
That's the way I roll.
Well, I really appreciate it.
Hey, will you clock the wheel
for me?
I want to see if she turns.
It's perfect.
So, what are you gonna do now?
Nothing.
Not about the restaurant,
about Willy.
She went back to Atlanta
to marry that guy, Reed.
She may be
goin' back to Atlanta,
but she's not goin' back
to that jerk.
They broke up.
Who told you that?
Lewis saw the whole thing
at the festival last night.
He told me.
- Are you sure?
- No.
His eyesight is goin'.
But what does it matter?
You love her.
Stop feeling sorry for yourself
and go fight for her.
Go get that girl back.
Okay.
Thanks, bud.
And, finally,
a big thank you to Phil,
our executive vice president,
who's joined us today.
And now, let me turn things over
to our brand manager
for the national launch
of Hart's Americana restaurants,
Mina Jones.
- Thank you, sir.
- Congratulations.
Thank you, Larry.
I...
I think we're making a mistake.
In fact, I know we're making
a huge mistake.
I think that, what
Mina's trying to say is...
I've got this, Larry.
We shouldn't be launching Hart's
as just another
cookie-cutter chain,
but as a completely new, organic,
farm-to-table concept,
providing quality food
at small-town prices.
Ms. Jones, as much
as I appreciate your input here,
this is not the place or time
to be making significant
changes to the brand.
Then when is?
"Fresh-casual"
is the new fast food.
ICB needs to be a company
that listens to
what the American people want...
Larry, I just want to say that
I have nothing to do with this.
I wasn't consulted at all...
That's true, so why don't you
just sit down and zip it, Reed.
Okay.
What if we actually put
the food before the fanfare?
What if we went back
to a simpler time
when people ate at restaurants
where the food is fresh, not frozen?
And grown locally, not trucked
across country in big bags and cans?
Where locals, like Lucien,
are as creative
as the top chefs in Atlanta,
where Clay, the owner,
has come up with a way to use
the mineral-rich spring water,
something no one else is doing,
to cook in the kitchen
and irrigate the garden.
He's a forward-thinker,
who's been coming up with
environmentally sustainable
concepts for years now.
What if we went back to a time,
where people actually talked
while they ate?
Where pictures of little
league teams were on the wall,
instead of relentless
advertising and 60-inch TVs.
The old Hart's is the new
idea you're missing out on.
We don't need to re-brand Hart's, sir.
We should be using Hart's
to re-brand ICB.
Hey, it's Clay,
you know what to do.
Hi, Clay.
It's Willy.
I'm sure you don't want to ever talk
to me again, so I'll make this short.
Somehow, I managed to convince
ICB to change the entire concept
back to what you
and Lucien were doing
before I showed up
and made a mess of everything.
And I understand
if it doesn't change
what you think of me.
I mean, honestly,
I don't even know
what to think of me anymore,
but I'm sorry...
Hello?
Hi.
I was just
leaving you a message.
What were you saying?
You should probably
just listen to it yourself.
- Why don't you tell me in person?
- What?
Turn around.
What are you doing here?
I guess I just wanted to see
what it was you left me for.
And you're right,
this city, it's...
Beautiful.
Clay, I know it doesn't make up
for all the pain I've caused you,
but there's good news.
You're going to get
your business back.
I love you.
I've loved you
ever since I can remember.
Go or stay, it doesn't matter.
I just want to be with you.
I'm tired of wondering what
my life would have looked like
if I had done this
15 years ago...
Willy Jones...
Will you marry me?
Yes.
Yes!
Bon appetit.
We're back to officially being
a mom and pop restaurant.
Well, it's gonna take at least
nine months to make it official.
Happy Valentine's day, Mr. Hart.
Happy Valentine's day, Mrs. Hart.
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