Previously on Lipstick Jungle...
Hey. Hi.
Hello, Wendy. It's nice to see you.
I don't want to be the guy sitting there on a bar stool,
telling anybody who will listen
that he could have played keyboards on a 30-city rock tour.
When I know what I want, I go for it.
Oh, really? Yeah.
If I didn't get on this right away, we would have lost the story.
You work for Nico Reilly.
If that's something you can't respect, maybe this isn't the right place for you.
I am overextended. I am under-capitalized, okay?
I can't drag you down into this.
Look on the inside pocket.
Don't you still want to marry me? I do.
Let's just stop before we get into that hating-each-other phase.
I could never hate you.
December 31st, 11:55 p. m.
Hey, it's Kirby.
I'm calling here to say happy New Year 'cause I figured if I called your cell,
I might be interrupting something.
Hey, anyway, you were right, Aspen's great.
The slopes are amazing. The snow keeps falling and...
I'm sorry you're missing it.
Kirby, come on, it's freezing!
Anyway I should go,
but I really do hope you have a great year ahead of you, Nico.
You deserve it.
Press one to delete. Press two to save.
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Oh, this is so cheerful.
Mom, you don't really need to bring your luggage in.
The driver's gonna take you guys to the Four Seasons right after lunch.
Who installed your dimmers?
Uh, my electrician.
Licensed?
Oh, Norm, don't be critical. You haven't unzipped your coat yet.
So, how was the trip? You guys haven't said a word.
It was your first time on a private jet. Wasn't it special?
It was certainly different.
Your dad and I having that whole plane to ourselves, it was, uh...
Ooh! Lonely.
No, no, just quiet.
You know me, I like to meet people when I travel.
Oh, Mom, really, don't unpack. The driver's gonna take you guys.
Oh, I know. I know Joe wants us at the hotel,
but we'd be lots more comfortable here.
Yeah, if we could stay here, I could fix the...
Dad, Dad, you didn't come all the way to New York to rewire my house.
Plus, you're Joe's guests at that hotel.
His feelings are gonna be hurt if you don't accept his generosity.
Is he throwing the party, too?
No, it's at his place, but Wendy and Nico are hosting.
Who's coming from Joe's side?
There... Well, there will probably be Ellen.
Is that his sister?
Assistant.
Ah.
Hey, there.
Hey.
Hey, you.
Look at you, already back to work.
Well, the holidays are over.
Mmm. They don't have to be.
Hey.
You're, um... You're distracting me.
This is called multi-tasking.
No, this is called me-being-unprepared torun-my-10:00-staff-meeting.
What's this?
This is a letter for both of us to sign for the legal department,
letting them know that we have a relationship outside of the office.
It protects us both.
Um, this is very detailed.
Can't we just say that we saw each other over the holidays?
Well, that makes it sound like we bumped into each other at Macy's in Santa's Workshop.
What's bothering you?
Nothing, nothing. No.
I'm just a little uncomfortable going on public record
as having a romantic relationship with my boss.
This is not an interoffice memo, Nico. It's strictly confidential.
No, I get it. I get it.
But if one person in this building knows, it changes things.
I understand that it's required, but the idea of general counsel knowing that
we spent New Year's Eve at my place, and how I like my toast buttered, and...
Is that still in there?
It just feels a little Orwellian.
I'll tell you what, why don't you edit it?
Keep what you can live with, change what you can't.
When you're done, I'll sign it.
Does that still make you uncomfortable?
No, no, it's all good.
Then why are you twisting the arm off that chair?
No, no, no, no. There has to be room for both names on the cake.
Victory. No one's ever called her Vicki and lived to talk about it.
Okay. Thank you. Hey, hey, hey. What's the rush?
I have to stop by the library before first period.
Oh, okay. Well, don't forget, your father's being picked up for the airport at 7:00.
Oh, I might not be home in time.
What? What? What are you...
I'm cramming for a chemistry test.
Well, honey, you can't not say goodbye to your father.
How many goodbyes are we gonna have? There's been, like, ten.
Okay, I'm not doing this to my study partner. This test is major.
Maddie... I'll call Dad on his cell. I got to go.
Remind me why I was so eager to hear her first words.
Oh, the good times will come around, again, darling.
Soon, she'll be 16. She'll stop talking to us altogether.
Um, I might need another bag.
Oh, I can send you things.
Uh, I'm not really keen on the postal system handling my underwear.
I'm not really keen on you going on tour not wearing any.
You worried about her?
Oh, well, she's angry. She'll get over it.
'Cause, darling, if you think it's gonna turn into something serious...
Oh, Shane, stop.
No, no, no, I'm serious. I'll call them, and I'll tell them to get someone else.
Family comes first, sweetheart.
Your family is going to be fine.
Wendy... Just take "yes" for an answer.
These are all from the store opening.
You had all those people down to the store before it was done?
What do you mean? This is done.
Then what's with all the exposed plumbing?
That's the look, Dad. It's called industrial chic.
Oh. Since when did a ceiling become optional?
Hello? Anybody home? Hi! That's Joe.
We're all in here!
Ah, Norm, Maryann, welcome.
Oh!
Well, it's good to finally meet.
Yes, how was the flight?
Oh, they can't stop talking about it.
Oh, great. Now, if everybody's game, I would love to take you out to lunch.
I'll take everyone out to lunch.
Oh, God, no, I've still got half my breakfast from the flight.
Are you sure? There's this lovely French place.
I reserved the chef's table in the kitchen.
This bag's crazy with leftovers.
I hate to see good food go to waste.
Do you have that ham and cheese pocket, honey?
Oh, yeah. Here.
Never dated anyone like her.
Dahlia is passionate about everything.
She read this script I was on the fence about, right?
Wakes me up at 4:00 a. M. insisting we act out one of the scenes from it in bed.
A love scene? Murder.
She did add some nice romance to it, though.
Sal, you're definitely in the zone.
Last night, I was telling her about the Lucy McKay story coming out in Bonfire.
Uh, was that the med student who faked her way into the operating room?
Yeah. Nico tell you about it? No.
This deserves major attention.
If Lucy McKay is our centerpiece, then I want sidebars,
a timeline with famous frauds from history, literature.
The Count of Monte Cristo, that sort of thing.
I'll get Research on it right away.
They should already be on it.
This story is top priority for Griffin.
He plans to option the rights for Parador.
Oh, it gets better. The lawyer who defended Lucy
is now putting her through med school and living with her.
It's a fantastic project. I would kill to make a movie like that.
You should. What?
Make that movie.
Your sensibility, you'd knock it out of the park.
Oh, Sal, don't torture me, okay? If Parador wants it...
What's gonna keep you from scooping up the rights before we get it?
And how are you gonna explain that to Griffin?
Listen, business is business, right?
Lucy McKay should sell her story to the best filmmaker.
Besides, I owe you one.
All right, so, next, do we have a strategy for the website?
Where is Angie?
Uh, in California.
What? Working on her tan?
She's at the Skywalker Ranch for Lucas' annual press event.
Oh, all right, well... Mario Testino, has he signed the contracts?
Done. It's in Legal.
Where's my invite to the Lucas event?
I think the focus this year is on electronic publishing.
Angie was the only one they asked.
So, how do we plan on promoting the McKay story?
Uh, I have you booked for an interview on Talk of the Town.
It's satellite radio.
And that's it?
Uh, at the moment, yes.
Really? Well, maybe you need to work a little harder, Brian.
Find a station that you can pick up outside of a rental car.
Should I start now?
Looking for another job? Possibly.
Lisa, where are we with sales?
So, I'm guessing crisscrossing eats up a lot of gas.
It does. It does. But I'm traveling less these days,
only going if the situation demands face time.
You like hockey?
More of a basketball fan. Ah.
You?
Never liked basketball.
Oh, God, what is that?
Oh, something I've been putting together for years.
Odds and ends from other folks' weddings to help you plan yours.
Oh, remember Lynn Tulio? Gorgeous reception.
Except she wore this horrible dress that was slit up to her yin-yang.
But the flowers, she had daisies dyed teal to match the bridesmaids' gowns.
Mom, I should probably tell you, Joe...
Joe may not be into a traditional wedding.
You know, like in church with a minister
and 100 napkins that say "Vicki and Joe's Big Day."
His idea of a perfect wedding is probably very intimate.
How intimate? Will the bride's parents be invited?
Uh, listen, I've got to head off to a meeting,
but Ellen has booked us a table tonight at Per Se.
Joe, maybe something more casual?
Honestly, we'd be happy to be in tonight.
Vicki's fixed up this place so cozy.
Okay, you know, I'll tell you what.
I'll call the chef,
see if he can come by here, prepare dinner for us in this kitchen.
Joe... And tomorrow morning,
I'm thinking maybe a little helicopter ride,
see the Brooklyn Bridge the way it was meant to be seen?
Joe, stop. No helicopters, really.
All right, we'll see.
Maryann, you get some rest.
Okay. Okay?
Norm, see you tonight.
You know, you really don't have to do any of this.
Do what?
Let's just simplify the plans. This is too much for them.
Look, they're my plans, okay? If I want to treat them special, I will.
Special would have been a first-class ticket.
Nobody expects a private plane, especially when you don't have one anymore.
Well, that's why you can charter one for a day if you know the right people.
This is not the time for you to be so extravagant.
Victory, that is not your concern,
and you need never bring it up again. All right? I'll see you later.
And I was just wondering if maybe we could get together later this afternoon.
All right. Perfect. Thank you.
Oh, hey. What's up?
Just wondering if you wanted to grab a coffee.
Oh, thanks, but I just sent Marva out. I'm swamped.
I got the layout boards in,
and I've got drinks with the Maybelline people, and then dinner with Frank Rich.
Have you finished the letter yet?
No, I haven't, but I will. I'm just...
Swamped. Yeah.
Yeah.
If you're having buyer's remorse...
What?
No. No, I'm not. Griffin, I will. I'll get to the letter as soon...
It's not about the letter. I'm more curious as to why you tipped off Wendy Healy
to a property you knew I wanted.
What are you talking about?
Your buddy is making a play for the Lucy McKay story.
Well, I didn't know about that. I've never even discussed this with her.
I guess it's just an unhappy coincidence.
So, how can I take your gorgeous magazine to the next level?
More importantly, can it involve an ice skater?
Because I had lunch with this...
Dahlia, actually, you're not here for Bonfire. You're here for me.
Aren't they one and the same?
Well, yes, they are.
I mean, you know how the industry is changing and new media is gaining.
Are you typing?
Yeah, this is how I work. Go ahead.
All right, well, I have missed a few events over the past few months,
for personal reasons,
and you know how this town is, I mean, out of sight, out of mind, and...
Would it be easier if I just sent you a text?
Look, I know where this is going, hon.
Your stock is falling faster than Citigroup,
and some 20-something blogger is trying to steal your thunder?
So, you got something new you need to plug?
Yeah, in our next issue, we've got this exclusive interview with Lucy...
Ooh, nice.
What are you doing tomorrow at 7:00 in the morning before you go to the office?
Um, stretching.
Get your facts together,
because Kathie Lee and Hoda want you for The Today Show.
Got to go. You're welcome.
Okay, look, if you're grossed out by the words "salmon skin,"
let's just go back to the pork chops.
Your parents eat meat, right?
My parents will still be eating the dinner rolls that they stole from Joe's plane.
It all sounds great.
So, the sad and suicidal bride?
I'm sorry, it's just I was so looking forward to them meeting, and now it's just...
What? They're not clicking?
What's the opposite of clicking?
Shane and my mother. What's the problem?
I think they're just... They're intimidated,
and Joe wants to be all grand, and they do not get grand.
Oh, come on. You were kind of repelled yourself on your first date,
but then you saw through the $500 bottle of wine.
No, I drank it.
And then the sharp edges got a lot fuzzier.
Well, then you very quickly saw that there was a sweet guy behind it all.
It's just so hard to watch, knowing that he doesn't even have
the means to make those...
What did you just say?
What? I didn't say anything.
Your lips were moving.
Joe's having some major money issues right now.
Wow, even Joe.
He keeps saying that it's gonna get better, but it's just really bad.
He's way overextended, he's still waiting on loans...
It's a mess.
And the thing that drives me crazy is that he thinks that his bank account is
the only impressive thing about him.
Where are all the pictures?
They've taken them all down for this installation, Mom.
"The museum invited these artists to create spaces,"
"arenas that comment on how we experience the art."
Uh-huh.
Really burning all these lights just for us?
Joe's one of the benefactors of this museum,
so they kept it open for us so that we could have a private viewing.
Does that mean the gift shop's closed?
I'll send you a catalog.
It's really an amazing space, isn't it?
Mmm.
Hey, Vic, you remember that cardboard backdrop
you made for the Charlie Brown Christmas show?
It wasn't a Christmas show. It was my sixth grade musical.
I made all the costumes and the sets and the posters.
Yeah, and played Snoopy.
Woodstock, actually. Donny Fleishman got to play Snoopy.
How do you remember that even?
Because we were proud of you.
Kids grow up and move away, sometimes those memories are all we've got.
What about you, Joe?
Never played Snoopy.
You want a family?
Well, now, that is kind of a complicated question, Norm.
I mean, I like small people very, very much, but I may not have all the time
and availability that they require.
Well, everyone says that, but once you have your own...
Oh, I know, but I travel a lot for work.
It needs a lot of my focus, time, seven days a week.
Victory and I are both very devoted to our careers.
We haven't ruled a family out yet,
but we've just kind of tabled it for now?
Yeah. Shall we move on?
Good night.
It's almost 10:30. Where were you, Maddie?
On the subway. The train stalled and there was no cell service.
Leah called here looking for you. She thought she was your study partner.
Yeah, well, I needed help from someone smarter than her.
Did you call your father to say goodbye?
No, I didn't. Good night.
Maddie, I need to know where you were and who you were with!
I have to take this, it's my lawyer. Don't move.
Mark, can you hold on for one second, please? Maddie...
What? I was with Paul, okay? We were in his dorm room! Good night!
Stay right there!
All right, Mark, I'm back. Just tell me, did we close?
There's another offer. What?
There was another offer. It wasn't formal.
From whom? I don't know.
How could Lucy McKay be entertaining other offers when ours was accepted?
Wendy, I don't know the answer.
Well, go back to her and offer her something else!
Like what?
Digital rights. Trip to Cannes for the movie premiere. I don't know, Mark.
Be creative, okay? It's your job.
Maddie, we have discussed this. Paul is too old for you.
Now, if I can't trust you when you leave this house,
then you're only gonna leave the house for school.
Fine! Put the ankle bracelet on me, since you couldn't put it on Dad!
Good night. Bye.
I'll call you guys at the hotel in the morning.
I'm sorry.
For?
You have to understand who my parents are.
A wedding is not a wedding to them if it doesn't last five days.
My dad's toasts are longer than most German operas.
Victory...
My family's so close, it's not even a family, it's like a cult.
Victory, they're honest, direct, loving people.
How do you think they felt about me?
I think it went very well.
Really? Yeah.
Joe, they met you, like, eight hours ago,
and trust me, they have never met anyone like you before.
Do you think you can frame that so I didn't sound like
the Creature from the Black Lagoon?
They don't get out much, and you are definitely out of their orbit.
Do they not want you to marry me?
What? No. God. I'm not a kid.
Does it really make that big of a difference?
I think it does to you.
They want me to be happy and you make me happy, so that makes them happy.
Would your relationship to your parents remain intact if we didn't marry?
Because, honestly, I'm okay with the relationship as it is now,
and if planning a ceremony is gonna cause more stress than pleasure,
why don't we just not do it?
That is not an option.
Why haven't you called me back?
I was crazed. I was gonna call you in the morning.
Well, I am busy tomorrow. I'm on The Today Show.
You're on The Today Show? Why?
Because I'm plugging the article that you're trying to steal from Griffin.
You are?
Why didn't you tell me that you're going after that story?
Why didn't you tell me you were on The Today Show?
Because I didn't know that Dahlia was BFFs with Kathie Lee and Hoda.
Dahlia? When did you talk to Dahlia?
Look, Griffin wants that property, and he thinks that I tipped you off.
But you didn't. Well, you got to tell him that,
because my work situation is turning into a nightmare.
Nico, this is business.
Was it Sal?
I could have learned about that article from any number of people.
I knew it, it was Sal. Look, you've got to tell Griffin.
I am not throwing anybody under the bus.
I'm already under the bus, and I'm being dragged down Lexington.
Get over it. So it'll be tense between you and Griffin
for a couple of board meetings. He'll move on.
He might not.
What's this?
Oh, I need my own glass of wine.
By the counter.
So, this is how you spent your New Year's Eve.
Wow.
I can't say I'm shocked.
I didn't want to tell you until I was sure it was worth talking about.
I know how you feel about him.
Nico, it's not a problem.
Look, you care about Griffin, and he obviously cares about you.
I'm a big girl. I can handle it.
Why don't you invite him to Vic and Joe's party?
I would never do that to you.
Why not? It'll give me the opportunity to meet him all over again.
Maybe that's not such a bad idea.
Including him could go a long way.
What do you mean?
Well, he thinks that I'm backpedaling, that I regret getting involved with him.
Do you?
Oh, jeez, Wendy, I don't know.
Ever since Charles died, I have been in this freefall.
Getting back together with Kirby, thinking about motherhood,
breaking up with Kirby, freaking out about spending New Year's alone...
I haven't felt this alone since I was married.
You might not want to share that thought at the engagement party.
Mom, I have plenty for you in here.
Look, this would be so pretty on you.
Really? It's a little revealing.
Mother, it's a turtleneck.
Well, that's so bright. It's cute.
Honey, what do you think?
Hey! Our ad is in like four magazines. It looks awesome.
Yeah, I'm not so sure that right now...
Trust me, you will be once you see it.
Vic, being naked has never looked so classy.
Yeah, my parents are here from Ohio. Oh.
Small town.
Hey! We're practically neighbors. I'm from Michigan.
No kidding, a Wolverine, huh?
Dad, Mom, this is Kirby Atwood.
He's a friend. Photographer.
Sorry, hang on. Hey.
Hurry, turn on your TV. Our girl's on The Today Show.
Who's our girl?
Don't ask questions. Just do it. Bye.
Okay, so we're back with the big story.
Nobody can stop talking about this.
Hey, isn't that your friend, Nico? Turn it up.
Nico, we're so happy you're with us. So, tell us all about her.
What is the scoop on her?
Did you actually go to the prison cell to interview her?
And, by the way, is she operating on people in the jail?
No, she actually didn't serve any time.
Her defense attorney, whom she's now living with...
Oh, wait, wait, wait! We didn't know anything about this.
Yeah, that's new. I know.
Their remarkable relationship is explored in this article,
and it's interesting because he was the one who said that she was
mentally imbalanced, and then they fell in love.
That's exactly what happened to me and Frank.
I'm still mentally imbalanced! Yes, you are.
But, listen, let's just take a little detour here,
and talk about your little romance we've been hearing about.
Um...
What? Am I the only one that's fascinated
by the older womanl younger man phenomenon?
No, I'm definitely with you on that one.
Yeah, she's looking, she's looking, I'm telling you.
Nico, what do you think about the way society views men and women so differently?
First of all, I'm no longer dating that person.
Well, I'm no authority on it. I mean...
I'm 23 years younger than my husband, but we've made it work.
Do you think it's harder for the older woman/younger man
to deal with the age difference?
I don't know. I mean, I can only speak for myself, I can't speak for others,
but I will say that that gap that was supposed to divide us
kind of, I don't know, gave us room to breathe.
Good for you, Nico.
You know, Mom, why don't you congratulate her later tonight?
Can you leave it on just a minute longer?
Well, I guess we could enter into the relationship with no expectations or...
I don't know. It's just... It was very fresh.
Oh. Mmm-hmm.
So, now we get down to it. Yes, we do!
The sex. We've got to talk about the sex.
Yes. Everybody wants to know about the sex.
These guys are so young, they're not talking, right? They're doing.
Am I wrong?
You know, it's really easy to categorize this type of relationship,
and, you know, go for the salacious elements.
I mean, there was nothing tawdry about it.
It was a honest, supportive, loving relationship.
I mean, I always felt that he loved me for who I am
and not that he wanted me to be someone else,
and I will always be grateful for him.
Hmm. Wow. Wow.
Maybe you could have him. I'll take him.
You did good.
Thank you so much, Nico. It's been a pleasure.
Thank you so much, and all the best. Thank you.
It's in Bonfire this month. Mmm-hmm.
It can be yours. And we'll be right back after these messages.
Mr. Ford, have you had anything to eat yet?
Do you eat fish, curry?
Don't ask him. He only likes three flavors, salt, ketchup and burnt.
Well, you can have whatever you want. It's a special night.
Mr. Bennett is thrilled that you came in for it, so enjoy.
Really, that's... That's wonderful.
Hi.
See? She's not mad at me. She's smiling.
She's hosting a party. What's she gonna do, hurl a shrimp puff?
Look, I'm not gonna apologize, okay? I did exactly what she wanted me to do.
I put her out there. No, I think the word is "hang."
Hi. Hey.
Hi, Dahlia. How are you doing?
Vibrating. I'm just so happy for Vic and Joe, I could just jump on a chair and scream.
Well, then we will have after-dinner entertainment.
Can I steal you for a minute, please?
Sure.
Why did you disappear before the interview was over?
I had that lunch with DeNiro. Didn't I mention that to you?
No, you forgot to mention that, along with a lot of other things,
like how much of my private life I was gonna...
Look, Nico, that's exactly what their audience wants to hear, okay?
No one's staying tuned to hear about some psycho bitch in scrubs.
Okay, so I take it you to don't want to do Cougar Talk on Howard Stern?
Hey, there. Sorry I'm late.
Hey, I'm glad you made it.
Hey! Don't we know each other?
You sure I can't get you something a little stronger than that?
Will you at least raise a champagne glass for your toast?
I think I'll hold off on that.
What? You're not going to speak?
Well, there will be other occasions.
Ms. Ford, sorry to interrupt.
The photographer wants a shot of you and Joe and your folks.
I need to use the men's room.
What's going on? Is he coming back?
Thanks for including me, Wendy.
Griffin, you're here. Welcome.
I am grateful to be a part of the inner circle.
For the record, Nico didn't slip me the McKay article.
I wasn't implying...
I've got other friends and sources.
Mmm. I know you do.
And my circle of friends is larger than the people in this room.
Would you excuse me?
Hey, there, I'm Joe. You a friend of Wendy's?
Mostly Nico. I'm her date. I'm Griffin.
Bell, of course. Good to meet you.
And same here. And congratulations. It's quite a party.
I wish I knew more of the guests.
That makes two of us. Would you excuse me?
Something wrong? This about your parents?
This was a mistake.
What? They say something?
It's what they're not saying.
Let's just get through this so that they can go home,
and then my dad can give his big toast at my brother's wedding.
Hi! Good to see you.
Wendy, your purse is ringing.
Oh, gosh, thank you. It must be my daughter.
Excuse me for just a minute.
Mark? I'm at a...
When did that happen?
How much did they pony up?
I don't believe it. Here I am wining and dining the guy behind that offer.
So, it's all about cash.
Yeah, I know the story of David and Goliath.
Believe me, if I had a slingshot right now, I'd use it.
Hey. You having a good time?
Slightly better than you.
Someone outbid you?
I can't compete with a corporation.
Listen, if this is about a bankroll, maybe I can help. What do you need?
Joe, please.
Wendy, I live for this.
I know what's going on. You don't have to do this.
I already know you and love you.
What are you talking about?
Joe, you're not alone. October happened to everybody.
Thanks for the thought.
Let's get back before Dahlia leaks a press release that we've run off together.
Can I talk to you for a minute?
Would you excuse us for a minute, please?
You don't know him well enough to judge him, Dad.
What? Joe? What did I say?
Come on, he's treated you like royalty.
He's not asking anything of you but your blessing, and you can't even give him that?
Vicki, my gut tells me you're making a big mistake.
What?
He doesn't just want to get married on an island, he is an island.
You want to shrink down your life so the only person in it is him?
Maybe you've forgotten how your parents reacted
when you announced that you were gonna marry that short Korean girl
in that room right there.
Did they throw you a parade, Dad?
How many years did they waste not talking to you?
I was seven before I met them.
I love him. That should be enough for you.
Hey, your posse wants to toast us.
And this party should've happened a long time ago,
so, Joe Bennett, welcome to the fold. Finally.
And to my sweet, sweet Victory, I love you like a sister,
and I've never been happier for you.
And, most importantly, I have nothing to wear to your wedding, so start sketching.
I love you.
And I just want to say that I am so happy
that such a wonderful man knows you and loves you for who you really are,
and makes you so happy.
Sorry.
And it's fitting that this couple got engaged at Coney Island,
because although their romance has been quite a roller coaster,
I'm confident that their marriage and life will be wonderful,
and it'll be a smooth ride. Hear, hear.
Salut, cheers.
Hear, hear.
Cheers.
I'll take that.
Could you just come here for a second, please? Help me.
Hey. Thank you.
Oh, of course. You know what? Let's do a group photo.
Come on, here, let's do a family group photo.
Here we go. Okay.
Here you go.
Nice toast, Nico, and I loved what you said on The Today Show.
I want a copy of that. Oh.
Hey. Hey.
Yeah, it was quite a speech.
Caught it, too.
Well, I mean, it wasn't...
What? Genuine? Heartfelt?
Planned.
That may be true, but you can't find the words to define us in a paragraph,
but you have no trouble talking about your ex on national television, hmm?
Griffin, can we just...
No, let's not. Enjoy your party.
I'll see you Monday. Good night.
Oh, just one right here, please? Thank you.
What are you waiting for? If you're gonna yell at me, do it now!
Or you could just find me a shrink, too.
What is that supposed to mean?
Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to mention the secret.
What secret?
Sneaking off to some marriage counselor, and then pretending everything's cool.
Even Taylor sees through your act.
It's not an act, Maddie. Your father and I had some issues that we had to work...
Yeah, I know why he didn't want us to come with him.
He wanted to get away from you because all you do is give orders.
Yeah, I'm not stupid. Half the kids I know have parents who split up!
Honey, your father and I are not splitting up.
Just don't! Stop lying to me when we both know that he's not coming back!
He's not, and it's all your fault!
Hello.
You were right, darling. I need my underwear. Thermals.
Where are you?
I'm in my motel room in Chicago, and the only heat source is my cell phone.
How did the first show go?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, it was good. It was good. Natasha's got quite a fan base here.
How was the party?
Well, it was memorable.
What happened?
Oh, nothing, it was just exhausting. I'm tired, that's all.
Well, should we talk about it in the morning?
Yeah, sure. But hold on, Maddie's still up. You want to talk to her?
Yeah, yeah, I'd love to.
Hello.
You'd have been proud of me tonight, Maddie.
I refrained from jumping up and down and doing anything that would resemble a dance.
Dad, I'm sorry for not coming home to say goodbye to you.
That's all right, sweetie. Don't worry about it.
I understand. It's a school night.
No, I wanted to. It's just...
I screwed up. Good night.
Night, sweetie.
Hey.
Is she crying?
No, she's just really tired.
Okay, let's talk tomorrow morning, okay? I love you.
Yeah, I love you, too, sweetie. Bye.
Thanks for not telling him.
Mom.
Yeah?
Can I sleep in here tonight?
Oh, sweetheart, sure.
Okay.
You're still my baby.
That was fun.
Were we at the same party?
Do I still have to convince you that our wedding should be you, me,
Bora Bora and a coconut hut?
And your parents.
Yeah, we don't have to go out of our way to include my family anymore, Joe.
I'm starting to realize that I can get by with a lot smaller one.
Now, you say that.
No, I mean it.
If it's just you and me, it's plenty.
And Wendy and Nico.
Wendy and Nico.
Does Nico also know about my financial situation?
No.
I'm sorry. It just slipped out when I was talking to Wendy.
But you should know that you can trust her.
It's not about trusting Wendy,
it's about being able to trust us.
I'm not trying to take you away from your friends or your family,
but there just have to be a few things that are between you and me.
I'm sorry.
Are you gonna get that?
No.
No, no, no.
Oh! Hello?
Maryann, it's Joe. Did you get back to the hotel okay?
Well, it was my pleasure. I'm glad that you were able to come.
Listen, Maryann, when you get back to Chagrin Falls,
see if your church has any availability for a late spring wedding.
I'll talk to you in the morning.
Hey.
You alone?
Yeah, but, um... Give me five minutes.
I'm confused, Nico.
One day you say that it's over,
and the next, you're telling the whole world
that I'm the best thing that's happened to you.
Which is it?
Kirby, I never expected to be talking about you or us, or any...
I know what I want. I want to be with you.
And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen.
I love you guys.
I love you. I love you too.