Love Unleashed (2019) - full transcript

Rip-Fixes-Sync
by VaVooM

Hi. Puppy Party Playdates?

Yes, that's us. Hi.
I'm Hailey,

and my business partner, Dana,
is just wrangling the puppies.

The kids are
so looking forward to this.

Now, these are living, breathing
puppies, right?

Yep.

I just want to make sure
I didn't get everyone's hopes up

and they're not some kind of
robot toy or something.

No. They are living,
breathing puppies...

...who are ready to party.



Okay, well, the kids will be
arriving in about half an hour,

so let me show you
where to get set up.

Okay, perfect.

Here you go, you little rascal.

Hailey...

This might be the best
birthday party Jenny's ever had.

Well, that's what
we like to hear.

Last year, a parent gave me
a bad Yelp review

because their kid didn't like
the party princess we hired.

You got a Yelp review
for a birthday party?

Yeah.
Let me tell you,

parents can be ruthless
these days.

Well, I think
you did an amazing job.

Thank you.



The shelter will contact you
to set up a one-on-one visit.

Feel free
to contact them anytime.

And take one of these.
It's for the dog park.

We could really
use your signature.

Bye, Georgie!
See you soon!

So how are we doing?

Looks like we got
some interest for Georgie.

Yeah?

Way to go, Georgie!

You beat out all these puppies
and you're eight years old?

And four potential
puppy adoptions.

How about you?

On our way
to a positive Yelp review.

Hi. Are you interested

in adopting
one of our rescue dogs?

Hey, everyone!
Who wants cake and ice cream?

I think he likes you.

I like him, too.

What's his name?

He doesn't have a name yet,
but I've been calling him Rusty.

Because of the color of his fur?

No, but that's a good guess.

Because I found him
and his brother

under a rusty old truck.

Where does he live now?

Well, he lives
at the animal shelter,

just till he can find
his forever home,

like all the dogs here.

I don't think you like
puppies at all, do you?

What?

I love puppies!
I love all dogs!

What's your name?

Emmy.

Well, nice to meet you,
Emmy. I'm Hailey.

I really want to get a dog,

but my dad says
we can't right now.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

He promises someday we will...

but "someday" is always
just another day, isn't it?

How old are you, Emmy?

Eight.

Eight... Well, listen.

Don't give up on your someday.

I find, if you try hard enough,
it's just around the corner.

I hope so.

You want to go inside
and get some ice cream

before all the puppies do?

- Yeah.
- Okay.

That's for you.

Thanks.

It was
a really fun birthday party.

Thank you.

Hey, you're not stealing
a puppy in that bag, are you?

No!

Well, listen.

You tell your dad

that there are a lot of dogs
in shelters that need a home,

and they all think you would be
a really great best friend.

- Is that right?
- Daddy!

- You have fun?
- Yeah, it was great!

Though I'm afraid she's smitten,

and I heard he's a real dog.

Is that so?

Well, if I were you, I would
still check her goody bag

because this little gal
can be a sneaky one.

I'm Ryan, Emmy's father.

Gathered that.

Hailey, Puppy Party host.

Gathered that.

Well, nice to meet you...
briefly.

You too... briefly.

Thanks, Ann.

My pleasure.
Thanks for coming, Emmy.

- Bye.
- Bye.

- These are for you.
- Bye. Bye, Emmy.

Bye!

"Puppy Party host".

So...

I was talking
to some of the mothers,

and, apparently, your little
friend's dad is single.

And?

And if you're not interested,

I will gladly volunteer
to explain to him

all the benefits
of a rescue dog.

Come on, I saw the way
you were looking at him!

I was not looking at him,
and you know what?

If you were
looking closely enough,

you would see the way
that he was looking at me

in his nicely tailored suit.

Who doesn't like a girl
with frosting on her cheek?

A guy in a nicely tailored suit.

Anyway...

we got almost 30 signatures
for the dog park campaign today.

Getting pretty close.

If we get to a thousand,
the Mayor will have to listen.

Right?

It's worth a shot.

Come on, guys.

How'd it go?

Puppy mayhem as usual.

And I bet they loved
every minute of it. Didn't you?

They did, and they are all
ready for a good night's rest.

You can go home
once they're in their rooms.

I'll lock up.

Okay. Bye, Hailey.

Let's go, let's go.

We got four adoptions.

Nice. These puppy parties
are a great way

to find families
for the rescues.

Yup! The parties
are just a front.

How long until
Mia's puppies are ready?

I'm actually gonna go
meet with a veterinarian today,

so I'll let you know tomorrow.

Hey, you know, maybe you should
call Birthday Mom from today

and find out where
Mr. Single Dad works,

get him to sign the petition.

Every signature helps, so...

Bye.

It does!

Well, the stitches
are healing well.

No more unexpected litters
from you, sweetheart.

No one's claimed her yet?

No. I put up signs.

I bring photos of her
to all my parties,

but no one's come forward.

And she's so sweet.

She has to be a house dog...

No collar, no microchip,
no way to find the owner.

Well, sometimes,

when an owner finds out
they're pregnant,

they drop them off somewhere.

Happens more often
than you'd like to think.

Well, she's lucky
she wandered into my yard.

I guess we both are.

I've really grown
to fall in love with her.

Love them all, I bet.

Yes!

Well, with their last rounds
of shots complete,

you'll be able
to find them homes.

Thank you so much, Patricia.

No problem.

I will see you at the shelter.

Okay, sounds perfect.
Bye. Thanks.

Okay! Who's ready
for lunch, huh?

What would you do
if you hadn't found me?

You'd be raising these rugrats
all on your own, huh? Okay.

Oh, goodness.

- Hi, Fred.
- Look.

I can't get into my driveway

when you park
your van like that.

It's... it's legally parked.

There's not supposed

to be any commercial vehicles
parked on this street.

Okay, well, I can
go get my keys.

Never mind!

Just park it in your own
driveway from now on, okay?

Have a nice day!

Fred.

I'll get you those returns
to you

just as soon as
we have them finished, Dave.

As always,
thanks for your business.

And don't forget to look over

the humanitarian grant
we have announced.

Lots of applications
are coming in.

Sure thing.

Hey. Good morning,
Mr. Hennessy.

Hello, Hailey.

How are you?

Just fine, thank you.

Your dad said you did

a lot of work on my returns
this year,

and you're responsible for
getting it done so quickly.

Yeah, I sure am.

Your father showed me
your dog park petition earlier

and I signed it right away.

Thank you so much.

I need all the support
I can get.

Thank you.

- See you.
- Bye.

Dad, I'm sorry I'm late.

I had to walk Mia
and the rest of the puppies.

How are they doing?

They're doing well.

Mia's healing up nicely
after being spayed,

and the puppies are almost ready
for their new home.

That's great.

By the way, I just saw this
this morning.

Yet another developer

trying to get their hands
on the Bryant Street land.

Nobody wants
another shopping mall.

Money talks.

Puppy Party Playdates.
This is Hailey.

This is Ryan Hill.

We met at the puppy party
the other day.

Emmy's dad?

Yes. Yes, I remember.

Hey, listen.

All the puppies
are accounted for,

so if Emmy ended up
taking one home,

I had nothing to do with it.

She wasn't hiding anything
in her goody bag

when we got home.

I'd still check
under her bed if I were you.

I will.

Listen, I know
this is last minute,

but Emmy hasn't stopped
talking about those puppies.

Her birthday's this Saturday,

and she was just going to have
some friends over,

but now I'm wondering
if I could surprise her

with a puppy party instead.

On Saturday? Sure.

Let me just check my calendar.
One sec.

Yeah, we can do Saturday.

Really? That'd be great!

I've got your email here
from the website.

I could send you my information.

Okay, great.

Well, then, I look forward
to seeing you...

seeing...

The party... I...

I look forward to seeing you
and Emmy both

at the party on Saturday.

Me too.

I'll see you then.

Bye.

Another booking?

Yeah, Saturday.

What's that look?

Do I have a look?

More like a... a smile.

What kind of smile?

I'm not quite sure...

but it's
a very particular smile.

Well, listen, Dad.

I know that Mr. Jameson wants
his taxes done by tomorrow,

so do you happen to have
that folder?

Yeah.

Mr. Mayor.

How's the analysis coming, Ryan?

- Almost done.
- Good, good,

because I'm getting
a lot of pressure from Halston.

Developers are always pushy.

They don't understand

the checks and balances
we have to go through

to make a project
like this happen.

Right, right.

It is important that
this does go through, though.

We have a lot
riding on this, Ryan.

You don't see
any unexpected hurdles, do you?

No.

Well, what about this petition
that's going around?

What petition?

Grassroots.

Local dog owners, I guess.

They want the land
turned into a dog park.

I wasn't aware of a petition.

Either way,

we can't
let it gain any traction.

I want this signed, sealed,

and delivered
before they make any more waves.

- I'm on it.
- Good man.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Nice to see you again.

Yeah, nice to see you, too.

- Hailey!
- Hi!

Hey, is it really your birthday,

or are you just wanting
to see the puppies?

It's my birthday!

They're so cute.

Yeah? Do you want to help me
find a place to set them up?

Sure!

Okay. Come on, puppies.
Come on.

Hi. Hi.

I didn't introduce myself
at the last party.

- I'm Dana.
- Hi.

Best friend, business partner,
well, part-time partner

of this little non-profit
we have here.

I work at the shelter
where we get the dogs.

It's kind of a win-win.

That must keep you really busy.

It does, but I still have
a lot of time

'cause I'm not
really dating anyone, so...

"Free time".

Hey...
"best friend, business partner",

a little help?

Coming.

Okay.

Daddy, do you see
how much they like me?

I see, sweetheart. I see.

It means he's single.

You should ask him out.

What? No. No way.

I can't do that.

- Why not?
- Because he's a client.

- And...?
- And it would be inappropriate.

Why?

Because it just would be,

and because we're here
on official business.

Well, he was looking
right through me at you.

He was not.

Yes, he was!

Just go talk to him,

before he crashes and burns
those burgers.

Hey, can I help you?

"Puppy Party" plates.

Yeah, well, you ordered
the "deluxe" package.

Now, if you ordered
the super-deluxe package,

we even clean up
after the puppies

when the party's over.

Sounds expensive.

But well worth it.
Trust me.

Sold.

Emmy seems to be
enjoying herself.

She is! I'm not sure
if that's a good thing or not.

This might mean she'll really,
really want a puppy now.

Yeah, well,
you can always call us.

"Puppy Party Playdates"...

it's the next best thing,
without the mess.

As long as you order
the super-deluxe package.

- Right.
- Hey, you!

So sorry I'm late.

No, just in time.

Hey, Emmy!

- Hi!
- What's with all the puppies?

This is Hailey.
Puppy Party Playdates.

Hailey, Kelly.
We work together.

Pleasure.

Nice to meet you.

So sorry to interrupt,

but I do need to speak
with Ryan,

so you don't mind
if I steal him for a sec?

Yeah, yeah, sure.
Of course.

Plain...

the works.

Yeah, sure.

- Bye.
- Bye.

- Bye.
- See you later.

Bye.

Hey, thank you so much

for letting me host
your birthday party, Emmy.

Those puppies would've been
so bored all day

if we weren't here.

In fact, they asked me
all morning,

"When are we gonna go
to Emmy's house?"

That was the best birthday party
I think I've ever had.

Can I have another puppy party
next week?

You know, I-I think

it's gonna be hard
to convince your dad of that,

but I did get you a very special
present for the birthday girl.

He's so cute!

I'm never going to let him
out of my sight.

Thank you!

You're welcome.

Can I help put the puppies
back in the van?

Sure, if that's all right?

Yeah, definitely.

Dana's out in the driveway,
loading them up.

She has been asking me
at least once a week for a dog.

I think now I can expect
that conversation every day.

Yeah, well, if you ever
decide to adopt,

I can help you with that.

I mean, I can...

you know, help you with...

find, like, a dog-sitter.

I know what you mean.

Ry, what do you want me to do
with this leftover veggie tray?

Toss? Save?

What do you think?

If it's edible,
I always save it.

Save it.

Okay. Hailey,
it was lovely to meet you.

I hope to see you again.

Nice to meet you, too.

I should go.

Of course. Thanks again.

- Sure. Bye.
- Bye.

I know that look.

What look?

Like you lost your puppy.

Well, all the puppies
are accounted for, so...

Didn't see her coming, did you?

Who?

Please!

You know what,
it doesn't even matter,

because it's not like I'm ever
gonna see him again.

The party's over.

What?

This is the-the present
that I gave Emmy.

She said she loved it.
She won't let out of her sight.

Well, you've got to drop it off to them.

I'll take Mia and the puppies
back to your house.

All right. Are you sure?

Cable, ice cream, and puppies?

Yeah, I'm sure.

Okay.

Maybe you should change first.

That's a good idea.

Yeah.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Sorry to stop by like this.

"Boojelly".

What's Boojelly?

Emmy's stuffed dog you gave her.

She thought
she lost him forever.

Yeah, then I guess
this is Boojelly.

I found it in the van
when I was unpacking.

How on Earth
did he end up in there?

I guess
she just left it in there

when she was saying goodbye
to the puppies.

Thank you.

It was nice of you
to bring him back.

Sure. It's nothing.

Okay, well, say hi
to Emmy for me.

- I will.
- Okay.

Okay.

Hey...

Do you want to come in?

We're making cookies.

Well, trying to, anyway.

I'm sure Emmy would
want to say hello.

I wouldn't want to interrupt.

You won't be. Come on.

You can return Boojelly
yourself.

Okay.

Emmy!

There's someone here to see you.

Hi! You brought it!

I mean, you found it.

I sure did.

Thank you. I won't ever
leave him in your van again.

How did you know
he was in the puppy van?

Excuse me!

Oh, no. Dad, not again.

Got milk?

I don't think there's anything
that can help wash these down.

We were baking
for my office party.

Well, if it's not too late,

I happen to be
a really good baker.

I could, you know,
help you start another batch.

Thanks, but I think
we're gonna go with plan "B".

What's plan "B"?

- The Factory.
- Factory?

It's our favorite bakery.

Cookies that melt
in your mouth, right?

Want to go for a walk?

Can I get two cookies?

One.

Can Hailey come?

Do you want to come?

Or would you rather...

try one of these guys instead?

That's a tough call.

I think I'll go with plan "B",

Emmy, I think
she's pretty smart.

Are you married?

No.

Emmy...

why don't you go
get your jacket?

Sorry about that.

She can sometimes be
a bit precocious.

No, precocious is a good thing.

Means she'll probably get
what she wants out of life.

The only rule is...

you can't eat it all
in one bite.

Okay.

Told you.

No, I mean, seriously.

I mean, this is the best cookie
I've ever had.

Can I have another, Daddy?

You already ate it?

We had an agreement, remember?

Okay.

Can I go and check out
the toy store, then?

As long as I can see you.

You two take your time.
See you in a little bit.

What?

Nothing.

No, come on. Tell me.

She's just watched too many
old-school Full House episodes.

I don't get it.

The dad on that show,

his daughters are always
trying to set him up.

Let's just say she likes you.

That's because
I'm a dog lady or, even worse,

a puppy lady.

Maybe.

It's just been hard
for her to understand

that's not my focus.

You know, between my job
and raising her,

lots to juggle.

Essentially, I'm not sure
what a social life is anymore.

I know exactly what you mean.

I feel like
I'm in the same boat.

I mean, we have
the puppy parties,

then I work with my dad
during the week,

and then I have
the new puppies at home.

I feel like I never have
a moment to myself.

Yeah. Anyway,
you've made an impression,

hence the Boojelly ploy.

Wasn't left by accident.

Take it as a compliment.
She's very particular.

Okay, I will.

You have...

No, on the other side.

Awesome.

Chocolate, frosting,
ice cream, dog hair...

I can't leave my house without
something on me somewhere.

You host puppy parties,

you're bound to end up
with at least one or the other.

Yeah.
That reminds me.

I meant to bring a petition
to your house yesterday.

I'm hoping to build a dog park
at the Bryant Street land.

The... The petition?

Yeah. Wait.
Have you heard about it?

I have, in fact.

I was thinking

that if I could get
a thousand signatures,

then maybe I can
convince city hall

to build a dog park
instead of another strip mall.

Do you think that'll be enough?

Well, I don't know.
I mean, I hope.

I've been working really hard.

I've called city hall,
trying to get a meeting

with anyone over there,

especially
that lug-headed city planner.

"Lug-headed"?

He's just afraid
that if he doesn't

give the Mayor and his cronies
what they want,

then he'll lose his job.

Cronies, huh?

Yeah. Well, anyway,

maybe you could bring it
to your office,

get some people
to sign the petition.

We're really, really,
really close.

What are you guys talking about?

Dogs and puppies?

We are, actually.

Wait! For your office party?

My office party?

Yeah! A puppy party
would be so much fun.

A puppy party...

at my office party.

Yeah! Like I did.

Yeah, we do office parties
all the time.

What's the occasion?

Our new offices.

Everyone will love it.

I don't know about that.

Besides, it's in a few days.

Well, we do last-minute
very well,

and besides, it's for
a really good cause

that needs more awareness.

Awareness.
Well, that's true.

The puppies are just bait.

Our real goal is to find homes
for all of our rescue dogs.

All right...

All right!

Okay.

These cookies are amazing.

They are.

I see you parked it there again.

I'm so sorry, Fred.

I... My business partner,
she drove the van home,

and I forgot to tell her
to not park it on the street.

I saw her bringing a gaggle
of puppies into the house...

again.

Well, I'm fostering
a stray who had puppies.

Well, just get the van
off the street,

and don't let those puppies
onto my lawn.

Will do.

Oh, dear.

You're... you're home.

Yeah. Hey, thanks
for watching the puppies.

Anytime.

Why are you so late?

Emmy and Ryan
invited me downtown

to get some cookies.

Do tell.

Nothing to tell.

I knew it!

Knew what?

He's into you.

You're reading into this.

He invited you to dessert.

Emmy asked me for dessert.

Small details.

Okay, you know what?
Good night.

A handsome widower
with a fantastic daughter?

He's a catch.
Let's just hope he's employed.

Well, fortunately for us, he is.

We're doing a puppy party at
his office party this Saturday.

Okay, then.

Sorry about the ice cream.

- I was hungry.
- Okay.

OK, stop. This is it.

Are you sure?
Because...

...This is City Hall?

- Hi.
- Hi.

So you work at City Hall?

Yep. I'm the lug-headed
city planner.

That is not fair.

Fair is exactly
what I want to be.

You deserve a chance
to speak with the Mayor

and explain to everyone

why you feel the dogs
in our community

are in need of a big open park.

Which you're against?

Not so much against,

but I am in favor
of the retail development.

Okay, so why have me come here?

Because this is your city hall
as much as it is mine...

and fair is fair.

All right.

Well, I have to warn you,
puppies are very persuasive.

Advantage Hailey.

Okay, so where should I set up?

Come on, I'll show you around.

Sorry!

Gotcha.

There you are.

I just want to be sure.

They are
all potty-trained, right?

Yeah, I think so,
for the most part.

Which part?

I think he likes you.

You want to hold him?

No, I'm not really a dog person.

I mean, he will grow into
a dog eventually.

Yes, but he doesn't
know that yet, so...

I suppose.

He is kind of cute,
isn't he?

Yes, he is.

Although sometimes cats
are a better choice.

I mean, it's hard
to become a dog person

if you're not yet, you know?

There are dog people,
there are cat people.

The two rarely mix.
Bad, bad mix.

Well, I think I could be
persuaded with that face.

Excuse me.

She's a cat person.

Hailey, have you met Mayor Betz?

No, but I've been hoping to.

Well, I appreciate that.

So what do you think
of our new City Hall?

It's very impressive,
and the puppies love it, too.

They're really cute,
aren't they?

It's hard to say no
to puppies, right?

Especially when it comes
to a big open dog park.

Dog park?

Yeah.

Hailey's the one
who started the petition

to turn the Bryant Street land
into a dog park.

Of course.

But we have a dog park
already, don't we?

You know, there is one,
but it's really small,

and what we could really use
is just a big open space

so the dogs
to roam around freely,

and the Bryant Street land
is the perfect spot for it.

Right.

Well, thank you for voicing
your opinion on that,

but tonight we are all here
to celebrate our new city hall,

so if you'll excuse me?

He can be a bit headstrong.

It's nothing I can't handle.

I just need to do
some more digging.

Digging?

Is that what you do
in your spare time?

I'm an accountant,
so I just mean I...

Digging into numbers,
that's kind of what I do best.

Accountant? Impressive.

So says my dad.

Dog on the loose.
I'll... I'll be right back.

Just... okay.

Oh, no, you don't!

Stop it!

One of the puppies
found my golf clubs?

Close! Golf shoes.

I'm so sorry.
I didn't mean to snoop.

This is a...
a really nice photo.

Emmy's mom?

Yeah.

She was really beautiful.

She was.

I... heard a couple of the moms
at Emmy's birthday party

talking about
how she'd passed on.

That's how I knew.

Five years ago, cancer.

Emmy was just three.

Still remembers her.

That must have been very hard.

Was.

Sometimes still is...

But Emmy and I are
a tight little team,

and you only know
what you know, right?

So Emmy knew life with
her amazing, beautiful mom...

and now she knows
life with just me.

Well, that's a really great
way to look at life.

It's the only way
to look at life.

Life's... what's
right in front of you.

It's the now, the present,

even if it is complicated.

Which life always is.

Okay...

And I wanted to thank you...

for introducing me to the mayor,

even though
I'm still hoping for...

for a more official meeting.

Of course.

I thought
an introduction would help.

Even though
you're against the dog park?

Even though I'm in favor
of the retail project, yes.

Hi there.

Thank you so much, Ryan.

Everyone is having
a really great time.

It sure looks like it,
but thank Emmy and Hailey.

They're the ones
that talked me into it.

No!

My new rug!

I'm so mortified.

Come on!
Everyone thought it was funny.

Not the Mayor,

especially if he was showing off
his very expensive rug.

Mayor Betz shows off
everything he has to everyone.

I wouldn't be surprised

if Ryan never
speaks to me again,

and now they're never gonna
consider the dog park.

It'll be fine.

At least now you know
who you need to lobby.

Yeah, okay.
I got to go!

Talk about juggling a lot!
Look at you!

I actually
consider myself a master.

Here, let me take something.

Hi...

Hi.

You actually just caught me
finishing lunch

with some colleagues,

who are still talking
about the party.

Not the Mayor, I hope.

No, but he did appreciate
the gift card

for the rug cleaning.

Well...
the least I could do.

We all had a pretty good
laugh about it.

Even the mayor, eventually.

No one's ever gonna take
the petition seriously now,

though, are they?

I can't say for certain.

I wish I could.

I don't understand

why this city
needs another strip mall.

Just like you, there's
a need for this retail space.

One of the tenants
is going to be "Tot Drop",

which is affordable daycare

a lot of the people
in this area could use.

There's also going be
a music store,

which has agreed to offer
free music lessons

to kids who buy instruments.

Advantage Ryan.

Have you researched
any other vacant lots

where you could
build a dog park?

There is this one place,

but we just...
we don't have the funding.

The Bryant Street land
was allocated by the city,

so it was funded by the city.

Which would require
tax revenue to pay for it.

Are you aware
that the EPA requires

that every municipality dedicate
a certain amount

of protected wetlands
per square acreage?

Yes, I am.

A dog park would qualify.

You've done your research.

I have.

Check the water table.

I will.

Okay.

So how's Emmy?

Perusing your website
any chance she gets.

Still plotting then, huh?

Always.
In fact...

You want to bring her over
to see the dogs sometime?

She's been begging me.

She would go binoculars

if she knew I got to see them
today without her.

Well, I'll give you
my address, then.

So I'll see you...

This weekend?

Perfect.

Perfect.

You got to...

Yeah.

Okay, I'll see you this weekend.

Bye, puppies.

- Here.
- Yep, I can get that.

All right.
See you later.

Yeah. Bye.

Okay. Hey, out of the dirt!
Let's go.

You're honestly gonna

lobby me about this dog park
after what happened to my rug?

It came out, didn't it?

That's not the point!

It's the principle.

Besides...

I told you,

we've got a lot riding
on this Bryant Street.

You know, along comes
Puppy Party lady,

and suddenly
you change your mind.

I haven't changed my mind.

In the end, it's up to you
and the city council.

I'm just saying...
she has a point.

A dog park would be good
for you, too, you know.

How?

Mark, you're the Mayor.
You're an elected official.

Do I need to elaborate?

Big business
and tax revenue are fine,

and again, I do think the Bryant
Street project is a good idea,

but you need to reach out
to the rest of your constituents

a little more.

Like Hailey, right?

Like Hailey
and a lot of other people.

Hey, you're going to bat
for this dog park for a reason.

I like dogs.

You like her.

You like her, right?

It's a slam dunk, buddy.

Time to get back
into the dating game...

but no promises
on the dog park, okay?

Bryant Street
has to stay on track.

Take that.

Okay, you guys.
Give your mama a break.

Hey! Stay.

- Hi!
- Hi.

Are you here to see the puppies?

My dad's
just on a call in the car.

Okay.

Well, the puppies
are right in there.

Also, I heard him talking
on the phone about you.

Really?

Well, what did he say?

Not sure,
but he was talking about you.

You know, you're pretty funny.

Who's that?

That's me, and that was my mom.

Where's your mom now?

She's not around anymore.

She passed a few years ago.

Mine too.

Want to go see some puppies?

Oh, my gosh.

Hashtag "cute"!

Did my eight-year old just
use "hashtag" in a sentence?

She definitely did.

Do they have names yet?

No, I decided not to name them,

but you see how they have
different-colored collars?

That's how I tell them apart.

See, this guy right here,
his name is Mr. Orange.

He looks like an otter
when he lays on his back.

That's so funny.
I thought the very same thing.

Hey, what do you think
of the name "Otter"?

I like it a lot.

"Otter" it is.

He is really special.

How come?

Well, he won't eat his dog food,
he refuses to,

so I've had to feed him
with a bottle.

He's so big.

That's 'cause he's still
getting his nutrients,

but it's time this little guy
gets off the bottle.

Can I try?

Yeah, sure.

Why not?

Ho, ho, ho.

Here you go.

Come on, Otter. Try it.

Hey, it looks like
someone has a new best friend.

I see what's going on already.

I think I just got cornered.

Yeah, you definitely did.

So should I put him
on hold for you?

I don't think we're ready yet.

It wouldn't be fair
to any of us,

including Otter there.

Well, you know,

when Mia wandered into
my backyard, pregnant,

I thought there was no way

I could handle
that responsibility,

but turns out she rescued me
more than the other way around.

Especially after my mom passed.

It's something to think about.

And he should eat
his kibble right up,

but make sure you feed it
from your hand, not the bowl.

He isn't ready for that yet.

Aye-aye, Captain.

I'll see you soon, Otter.
Be a good boy.

Thanks, Hailey.

Thank you, Emmy.

This made her day...

Her week!

Well, month, really.

I don't think I've seen her
this happy in a long time.

Dogs do that to people.

Man and girl's best friend.

I know,

and while I might not
be ready to commit...

to a puppy,

maybe there's a compromise.

A compromise?

Maybe Emmy can come around
once in a while

and help out with the dogs,

or even work
at your next puppy party.

I've been looking

to give her some responsibility,
and I think this might be it.

I think that would be awesome.

I'd have to come with her,
of course.

So I'd have to see you again?

You'd have to see me again.

I think I can handle that.

I'll call you.

I'll answer.

Okay. Bye.

Bye.

You're so cute.

You come up with anything?

No, not yet.

No tax breaks that will
mean anything to the city,

and Ryan seems like
he wants to help,

but it's just I have to come up
with something more concrete

that he can work with.

Well, even if you do,

do you think he'll still be able
to bend the Mayor's ear?

I don't know.

Keep digging, honey.
I'm sure you'll find something.

Okay, so...

I'm so glad
you guys could help me today.

I really want to show you
this cool place.

So this is it.
What do you think?

It's amazing.

Yeah, it's my own
little private sanctuary

for all of the rescue dogs.

It's 10 acres,

so the dogs love to run outside
without a leash,

and they love being in here.

Sometimes, I set up

obstacle courses
and things like that.

It's just amazing.

How are you able to use it?

My dad, one of his clients,

he knows the company
who owns it,

and they're not using it,
so they don't mind.

Okay, so I'm gonna
ask the obvious question...

wouldn't this make
a much better dog park

than the Bryant Street land?

Yes, it will make
the most amazing dog park,

and I think about that
all the time.

I mean, if I had this land,

I would make it way more
than a dog park.

I'd make it a sanctuary.

I mean, can you imagine
all of those dogs

that are just sitting in cages
in the shelter?

If I made this whole thing
into a sanctuary

where they could live,

and then they'd have 10 acres
to just roam around in?

And?

It's just...

The company, they're owned
by a bigger corporation,

and so their intention is,
at some point,

to sell it
to the highest bidder.

I take it you've already
made your plea with them.

Yes, I have,
about a million times.

Short of buying it
for a million dollars,

the answer is a resounding no.

So...

that's kind of why I was hoping
that the Bryant Street land

would be made into a dog park.

Because that land's
owned by the city,

and we can do
whatever we want with it.

That's what
I was thinking, yeah.

Look, Daddy!

- The puppies remember me.
- I can see that.

You know, resistance is futile.

It's starting to seem that way.

Hey, do you think
that you could bring them

in the living room
to their momma?

You think you can handle it?

Yes.

Come on. Let's go.

Thank you.

Oh, my goodness...

How soon do you think
they'll be adopted?

Pretty soon,

especially after the next party.

I mean, people already can
put them on hold if they want.

Yeah... I bet they do.

I just don't want
to let Emmy down.

Yeah.

Listen, the only thing worse

than an animal
not getting adopted

is if someone brings them home

when they're not really
willing to commit.

It's just...

the animals normally get
brought back to the shelter.

I don't think there's any chance

of an animal in our house
being neglected.

Yeah, definitely not.

It's just,

you know, I wouldn't want Emmy
to get too attached to Otter

if the answer's still
gonna be no for a while.

It'll just make things
harder on her.

Things can change.

Really?

Maybe things already have.

I just, I wouldn't want her
to get her hopes up.

It's a great thing you're doing,

with the Puppy Party Playdates,

raising awareness
and money for shelter dogs.

It's pretty spectacular.

Thanks.

Well, you know,

when you spend as much time
as I do with dogs,

you know what you learn?

Is that they would
just have such an amazing time

if they had
a big, wide-open space

that they could roam around in,
like a dog park.

I don't really give up easily,
you know.

I can't imagine you would.

And I'm not really
an idealist, okay?

I understand the practicality
of what I'm asking for.

Then you also know
that I have to support

what I think's best
for the city.

They're not greedy developers.

They're not "cronies".

There would be real benefits
for a lot of people.

Yeah, I understand
your perspective...

But would you mind
if I just sent you

the park renderings
and proposal?

Absolutely,

but to be honest,

I'm not sure
it's going to do any good.

Okay, well, I have to follow
my heart on this one.

As the saying goes,

"follow your heart,

because you never know
where it might lead you".

I...

Hey there, Kel.
What's up?

Are you still going to
the retirement party tonight?

Yeah.
Yeah, I'll be there.

Would you mind giving me a ride?

My car's acting so funny.

Yeah, sure.
I'll call when I'm on my way.

You are the best. Bye.

That was Kelly.

Yeah. I...
I saw that.

One of our administrators
is retiring.

Lost track of time,

and I have a babysitter coming.

If it's helpful to you,
I could watch Emmy.

Thanks, but I hate to cancel
on the sitter.

Yeah, sure, of course.

Emmy.

We have to go, sweetie.

Okay.

Bye, Hailey.

Bye.

Bye, Otter!

Bye...

Bye.

- Hi.
- Hey, there.

That was so much fun last night.

- Thank you for bringing me.
- You're welcome.

Listen, I know you're busy,

but I need some help with
the Bryant Street development.

How so?

I just want to make sure
we've covered our bases.

I think I might've
stumbled upon something...

something Hailey said to me.

Hailey, the puppy lady?

Yes, that Hailey.

Would you be able to look into
our legal obligation

for total citywide
wetland requirements?

Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Thank you.

I'll be!

So what are we doing out here?

Walk with me.

Hey, this is the land

owned by
the Farley Corporation, right?

Didn't this come up

on a possible
development proposal?

Yep.

I see
where you're going with this.

You're thinking shopping...

condos,

beautiful little strip mall...

right?

Not quite.

Mini-storage?

Mayor...

Must be serious.
You called me "Mayor".

Sanctuary.

Sanctuary?

For whom?

They tend to walk on all fours
and bark.

Here, the dog park?

Not just a dog park.

A lot of rescue dogs
never find a new home,

and they never
leave the shelter.

This would guarantee them

a place to live
until they find a new home.

You're selling me on this, why?

As you know,

we have a federally-mandated
wetland requirement.

Right.

I took a look
at the water tables.

This land qualifies.

It should've been designated
a long time ago,

but it wasn't.

Because it's private land.

The Farley Corporation

has always had
an intention to sell it.

Listen, Ryan, there's other land

that we can
designate as wetland.

Mark, come on.

This takes the pressure
off Bryant Street.

The city gets
what it wants there,

Hailey gets what she wants here.

Okay, are there
any legal ramifications?

City council approval,
your signature...

I've already spoken

to a representative
at Farley Corporation.

They weren't aware.

I see you've done your homework.

I want to do it right,

one step at a time.

Here is
Mr. Hennessy's corporate,

ready for him
to look over and sign.

That was quick.

- He'll be very impressed.
- Yeah.

Especially when he sees how much
money we're gonna save him.

Hi.

Did I get you at a good time
or a bad time?

A good time.

Can you get away
for a few minutes?

I want to show you something.

Yeah, sure. Where?

Someplace that just might
make you smile.

I could have put this
in an email,

but I wanted
to show you in person.

Okay.

What does this city need more...

new retail space
offering music lessons, daycare,

convenient medical,
or...

a community park where people
can let their dogs run free,

and maybe even
a sanctuary for rescue?

Come on.

- Is that a trick question?
- The trick...

is how does
our city council decide

between a non-revenue project

or a highly-lucrative
development?

Well...

we could give them all puppies.

Not bad,
but I think I found something.

Both!

What?
I don't understand.

You're the one who said it.

Our municipality
is required by law

to maintain a certain amount
of designated wetland

within the city limits.

The people who own this land,

they plan on selling
to a developer, right?

Houses, retail?

Yeah, exactly.

Except...

this land was designated
as wetland

a decade ago.

It can't be developed.
They just don't know it yet.

Yeah, okay,

so what does that mean, then?

I mean, how can you turn it
into a dog sanctuary?

It means the land's worth
a lot less than they thought.

They'll want to dump it.

Do you think the city

would actually approve
an animal sanctuary?

I don't see why not.

I... I don't know what to say.

You'll have to come up

with the funds to buy the land
and turn it into a sanctuary,

so now we have that hurdle...

But you're telling me
that it's possible?

Yeah.

Thank you!

Are you...
Are you gonna get that?

Yeah. It's just...

It's actually an alarm.

I have to go check
on the puppies.

Hey, do you want
to come with me?

I could get you a dozen cookies
from The Factory?

How can a guy say no to that?

Well, hopefully, he doesn't.

You never said anything
about grooming them.

You didn't ask for details.

Classic bait-and-switch.

You know what?

I will not tell Emmy

that you were moonlighting
without her again.

There would be no forgiveness.

So how did
your retirement party go?

Retirement party?

It was fine.

It was at McGary's, in town.

Did Kelly get her car fixed?

I'm not sure,
but I'm guessing so.

I just assumed you would know.

You know,
you two are close friends.

Old friends
that have become close friends.

Who have dated?

Dated?

No! I mean, we've gone out
for dinner a few times,

but not like that.

She was a close friend of Liz's,

and after she died,

Kelly really helped me out,
emotionally...

and with Emmy.

It's really remarkable
that you do this.

What, brush puppies?

Rescue them.

I don't really have a choice.

Yes, you do,

but you follow your heart,
don't you?

Well, you never know
where it can lead.

I'll be right back.

All right.

I'm in trouble.

Hailey Goode?

So this "Puppy Party Playdates",
it's your business?

You're running it
out of your home?

No, it's nothing like that.

It's just I'm fostering a stray

who wandered into my yard
while she was pregnant,

and then she had the puppies,
so now I'm fostering both.

Right. Well,

there's been a complaint
from one of your neighbors,

who brought it to the attention
of the city administrators.

A complaint?

Business vehicle
parked on the street,

a number of dogs being brought
in and out of the house.

Do you have a license?

She doesn't need a license
to foster animals.

Well, no, but there is
a city ordinance

that stipulates a maximum
of three dogs per household,

and if it's part of
her business,

then she's in violation
of the law.

I'm sorry.

Oh, come on, you're kidding.

Is there anyone I can talk to?

City Hall?

There are no exceptions.

The business isn't run
out of my house.

We do the parties

at other people's homes
and parks.

Yet you're breeding dogs
out of the home

for this business?

No, no.
I'm not breeding dogs.

Mia is a rescue.

She was pregnant
when I found her.

Did you obtain
a dog license for her?

No.

I meant to.
I really did.

I just... I forgot.

You're aware
there's a city ordinance,

maximum three dogs?

Yes. Puppies are exempt.

Up to a certain age.

Janice, she's not
doing anything illegal.

Perhaps not intentionally,

but the business
and residential address

are one and the same,

and now dogs in that home

are being used
for that business.

Business vehicles
are being parked on the street.

Look, it's only until
I can get the puppies adopted.

There have already been
several complaints

from your neighbors.

"Neighbors" plural
or neighbor singular?

Listen, Fred complains
when someone flushes the toilet.

That may be,

but at this point,
it's a matter of the law,

and the law is quite clear.

I'm sorry.

What's your dog's name?

Excuse me?

The photo.

Abby.

She died a few months ago.

I'm so sorry.

But my point is,
you're a dog person.

Right? I can tell.

Very much so.

Well, what would you do
if Abby...

Ms. Goode,

my love for animals
has no bearing

on whether or not you can
run a business out of your home

or foster too many pets.

It may be very well-intended,
but at this point,

you're in violation
of several city codes.

Puppy Party Playdates must
cease and desist immediately.

Thanks, Janice.

Janice is one of those people
who'll reject a permit

if an "i"
isn't dotted correctly.

Well, is there anyone else
we can talk to?

There might be.

- Who?
- Kelly.

She's the city attorney
and reports to the mayor.

She knows Janice well.

If anyone can find a crack
in her armor, it's Kelly.

Okay, well, let's call her
to set up a meeting.

Okay.

So she's agreed on a compromise.

Puppy Party Playdates
will retain its license,

but the dogs must be removed
from the house.

She then wants proof that

the puppies have been adopted
or sent to the shelter,

certified by new owners.

Can't we fight this?

Of course,
but do you really want to?

She can permanently
revoke your business license.

Not that it will stick,

but it'll be a hassle
trying to get that back.

There's just no way

we're gonna get the dogs
adopted that quickly.

What about the shelter?

I already called so many,

and just like every other
shelter in the state,

they're full,

and besides, Ryan, I don't
want them in a shelter anyway.

They need to feel loved,
not alone.

Well...

bring them to my house.

You're not allowed

to operate a business from
your house, either, Ryan.

I'm not operating a business
from my house.

The ordinance still applies...
too many dogs.

It'll get Janice off her back
long enough

until the next party,

gives the puppies
a place to live

until they find their own homes,

and keeps Hailey's
Puppy Party Playdates

in operation,

which helps find those homes.

We just have to make sure
the puppies get adopted quickly.

Are you sure about this?

Not entirely,

but I know a certain little girl
who'll be very happy about it.

Okay, no peeking.

Okay, sweetie.
You can open them now.

Did we adopt them all?

No.

We're just watching them
for a little while

until the next party.

I hope there's never
another puppy party ever.

How can I say no now?

Hey, it's good practice.

When is the next party?

That would be next weekend.

It's my friend's
engagement party.

She should only be attached
to all of them by then.

Sure you won't get in trouble
with City Hall for this?

I don't think so.

Nobody needs to know.

Just glad I could help out.

Me too.

Come here.

Would you like
to stay for dinner?

Sure.

There's a great noodle shop
down the street.

I'll go pick it up.

Okay. I'll stay here
and watch Emmy

and the rest of the gang.

Be back in a few.

Okay.

Are you so excited?

Do you think my dad
will ever let me keep Otter?

I think he's close.

I think your dad
just wants to make sure

that you'll hold up your end
of the bargain.

What's a bargain?

A bargain is...
an agreement.

Like the other day,

when your dad said you could
only have one cookie.

That's a bargain.

He just wants to make sure

he's not the only one
who's taking care of Otter.

Can anyone adopt Otter?

Well, someone could...

but I find it usually works
the other way around.

What do you mean?

Well, think about Mia, right?

She's a sweet, amazing dog,

and I have no idea
where she came from,

but she didn't have a home,

and at first, I thought
something was wrong with her,

but do you know why Mia
was alone for so long?

Because...
she hadn't chosen anyone.

You know, dogs are very smart,
and they're picky,

and she turned down
all the other offers

because she wanted
to be with me.

Do you think there's a way
to convince my dad

that I'll live up to my end
of the bargain?

I have an idea.

Do you have paper and markers?

Okay.

What are you two up to?

Emmy and I have been working
on something together,

so please have a seat.

Okay.

My name is Emmy,

and I'm here to present to you

the five criteria
someone should have

before a rescue dog picks them
to be their new best friend.

First...

Kindness.

I'm very kind to everyone,
especially to puppies,

and especially to Otter.

Even when he grows up,
I'll always be nice to him.

Next...

smarts.

I'm really good at school,

which means I'll be able
to learn all about

how to care for a new puppy,

and I'm going train him to sit,

to stay,

and to not chew
my daddy's shoes.

Fun...

We are going to have
so much fun together.

I'm going to take him
on walks every day

and throw him a ball
anytime he wants.

Finally, love...

I'm going to love him
more than anything in the world,

except my dad,

and that's why
I want to get a puppy

and why I'll live up to my end
of the bargain.

Thank you.

I knew I shouldn't
have left you two alone.

I found it very persuasive.

I bet you did.

So did I.

I'll tell you what.

Having these puppies
here with us for a few days

will be a good test.

It's a lot of work,
lots of responsibility...

If you can show me
you can handle it,

I'll be inclined to say yes.

Thank you, Daddy.

Did you really like it, Daddy?

It was great.

You know...

us not getting a dog
isn't because

I think you wouldn't
take great care of him.

I know you would.

This might sound silly,

but it's just been
me and you for a while,

and maybe there's a part of me

that just doesn't want
to share you with anyone else.

But maybe it's time
our family gets bigger.

I think it is,

and I think Otter would
make a great addition.

He will.

Maybe Hailey, too.

What makes you say that?

Because!

She's smart and nice.

She makes you smile, Daddy.

I love you, sweetie.

I love you, too.

And she's out.

Puppies are, too.

Really?

Yeah. I mean, at this age,

that's kind of
all they do, really.

That was a sweet thing
you did with Emmy...

the presentation.

I hope I didn't
put you on the spot.

Sometimes, I need a little push
to make me realize

that I might be missing out
on a moment.

Well, moments can pass you by
if you don't recognize them.

That's true.

Wait. Where'd Otter go?

I have a pretty good idea.

Okay.

It's okay, Otter.

I'm right here.

Come on.

You can sleep with me tonight.

It's getting late,
so I should probably go.

Hey, maybe Emmy can help me
at my next party.

Yeah. I'd have
to chaperone her, of course.

Yeah, of course.

I'll, I'll send you the info.

- Great.
- Great.

Thanks for this today.

No, thank you.

Bye.

Goodnight.

Who knew setting up
an engagement party

would be so much work?

Every bride
who ever got married?

Well, I wouldn't know,

but maybe this afternoon,

some of these dogs
will find their forever home,

and I'll find my future husband.

Okay, maybe you will.

Speaking of future husbands,

how is our smoke-show dad?

Would you stop calling him that?

He is a catch, Hailey.

I mean, the man
is going out of his way for you.

With the puppies.
I know.

But he insisted.

Well, I think it's noble.

I mean, these dogs
have nowhere to go.

The shelters are full.

They'd be homeless.

I know. He's so perfect.

A perfect match for you,
that is.

Okay. I like him, Dana.

I like him a lot...

so much, it scares me sometimes.

Look, I know you've had
your heart broken before,

but you can't keep
living in the past.

Yeah, I know,

but I just, I don't really know

if he's ready for
a relationship, you know?

He's been through a lot
with the loss,

and now he's a single dad,

and his life is really full.

You just spent an entire day
with a man and his daughter.

From what you tell me,

it sounds like his life wouldn't
be full without you in it.

Okay, we have three hours
until the party.

You, my friend,
need to get home.

Our Puppy Party Playdates shirts

are officially banned from
this afternoon's festivities.

You're getting your hair up,

dress on,

best paw forward.

- Let's go!
- Okay.

You are so cute.

You're adorable.

And all available,

as well as the many adult dogs
we have in the back.

I was just gonna take
a tour in the back room.

Thanks so much.

No problem.

Don't you look dapper.

Thank you.

Where's Hailey?
I haven't seen her yet.

She's around here somewhere.

There she is.

What?

You...
you look great.

Thanks.

So I'm gonna go

check to see how Emmy's
doing with the puppies.

Yeah.

So how's it going?

Any takers?

Going to be like
fish in a barrel.

I hope so.

Hey, Dad.
What are you doing here?

Well, I am friends
with the cute couple, aren't I?

I also happen to be friends
with the bride's grandfather.

There he is.

Fred?

Hi!

I... I didn't realize
you were Katie's granddad.

Well, now you do.

Well...

I'm gonna go
get myself a lemonade.

What was that all about?

He's the one who called
the city on my business.

Fred?

That old grump.

I'll have to have
a talk with him.

Thanks.

You must be Ryan?

I am. Nice to meet you,
Mr. Goode.

- Call me Wade.
- All right.

Ryan, what's the difference

between an accountant
and a lawyer?

Dad...

I don't know.

An accountant knows he's boring.

I'll go talk to Fred.

Okay. Thanks, Dad.

Ryan, see you again, I hope.

Yeah.

He really likes you.

How do you know?

He only tells really bad jokes
to people he likes.

Then he must really like me.

I think you're his favorite.

Come on, this way.

Hi. What's your name?

- Roxanne.
- Hello, Roxanne.

I'm Mr. Blue,

and I've been looking
all over for you.

All of the adoptions are done
through this animal shelter

with Dana,
and they'll contact you.

You'll fill out all the forms,
they'll do an interview,

and if they think that
you're a suitable forever home,

then you get to take the dog
home with you.

Great. Can I go
see him in the back?

Yeah, sure.

Thanks.

Hi.

The puppies are going fast.

We need to initiate
"Operation Otter"

before someone snatches him up.

"Operation Otter"?

My dad has basically said yes
to Otter already,

but I just need to push him
over the top.

So...

"Mickey Mouse".

What's that?

A person we need to make up
that's looking for a new puppy.

That's a really good idea,

but maybe we should go
with a name

that's a little less suspicious.

"Amber Dunlap", then.

She's my best friend in school.

Yep, that's
much less suspicious.

Here you go.

All right.

"Operation Amber Dunlap",
aka "Mickey Mouse",

is underway.

You ready?

Your dad's over there.
Let's call him over.

Daddy!

What's up?

Look.

Someone wants to adopt Otter.

Come on.

Yeah, well, you know
I can't protect him.

Unless I agree right here
and now to adopt him.

Is that correct?

I'm afraid so.

Daddy...

I'm thinking.

All right.

- Is that a yes?
- Yes.

Thank you, Daddy!

So what's the next step?

You just have to fill out
the adoption forms,

because, you know, otherwise,

this Amber Dunlap's
gonna beat you to it.

Done and done.

Can I go tell Otter?

Of course.

Thank you.

Yeah, well, you know,

I knew all the dogs
were gonna go really fast.

Amber Dunlap, huh?

She was really serious.

Maybe I should talk to her,

just to let her know
the situation.

You know, I think she left.

- Right.
- She was just...

She was coming after Otter,
though, any minute.

Yeah?

She's a "YouTuber".

You know, don't
pay attention to that.

No?

She likes you.

I'm sure she's that way
with everyone.

I haven't seen her
that way with anyone.

How long's she been
in the shelter?

Over a year.

She was treated poorly
by negligent owners

and called in
by a concerned neighbor.

Anyhow, we nursed her
back to health,

and now she's desperately
looking for a home.

You think maybe I could
take her for a walk tomorrow?

Absolutely.

Here you go.

Thanks. Have a good night.

Hey.

Where are Emmy and Dana?

Dana offered to take Emmy home.

She could hardly
keep her eyes open.

She also suggested I stay
and help you clean up.

Oh, she did, did she?

They both did, actually.

Need some help?

Yeah, sure. Thanks.

Quite the night.

I think even
your "friendly" neighbor

found a soft spot in his heart.

Yeah! I know, right?
Who would've thought?

So...

good with dogs,

but the real question is...

Can you dance?

Right now?

You're too shy?

Because you don't strike me
as a shy type.

Emmy's waiting.
I guess...

You should go.

Yeah. Okay.

Thanks.

Everything okay?

Yeah.

It's just...

It's...

It's nothing.

Ryan?

Yeah, I just...
I don't know what it is.

It's like one minute, you know,

I feel like
there's something there,

and then the next minute,
he's hesitant and distant.

Which is natural,
especially in his situation.

Right. Yeah.

Yeah, you're right.

Be patient with him.

Whatcha working on?

A new proposal
to fund the dog sanctuary.

If I can't figure out
a way to buy this land,

then I'm back to square one.

It'll take more than
just a fundraiser, won't it?

Yeah, a lot more.

Did the rest of the puppies
get adopted?

Almost.

Dana's interviewing
potential new owners now,

so I should probably
go help her.

I'll be back this afternoon

to finish
the Lily returns, okay?

I'm all covered here.
Do what you need to do.

Thanks, Dad.

- Good morning, Hailey.
- Good morning, Mr. Hennessy.

Hey there, Dave. Everything
all right with the returns?

Of course.

I actually wanted to pop by
and chat with you

about the grant I mentioned
last time I was in.

Yeah, right.
Have a seat.

Did you decide
on a recipient for it yet?

No, we haven't found
the right fit yet.

How did it work out
for her with the signatures?

Did they get
the Bryant Street land?

No, but something else
actually opened up

that's even better
than Bryant Street...

an animal sanctuary.

All that's needed now

is the funds
to purchase the land.

Is that so?

Hey.

Ry?

Looks like you were deep
in thought with something.

I was just thinking.

Does she know?

Who?

Hailey.

What do you mean?

I mean that you have
feelings for her.

I don't think
that's going anywhere.

You once told me

that you never wanted
to get serious with someone

because of Emmy,

that she was your everything.

And she is my everything.

Yeah...

but that doesn't mean

that she has to be
your only everything, Ryan.

- Go make her smile.
- What's this?

Just a little email
that I received today.

The animal sanctuary
she's proposing?

Looks like it got funded.

Ha!

So it's official?
It's funded?

All of it,
and approved by the city.

Hailey is gonna cry!

This has been her dream
for so long.

We thought it'd be fun
to surprise her

and tell her here.

Well, what did you have in mind?

What else?
A puppy party.

Awesome.

Wait, maybe you can tell her
that you found a new client,

with a last-minute request.

All right.

And Dana,
you'll have to convince her

to bring the puppies here,
even though it's short notice.

Good idea.

And the barn here

has really been a sanctuary
to Hailey, in many ways.

I think we should have her
meet us there.

Well, she's at the shelter,

so I'll go there
and wait for Wade's call.

Got it.

Great.

Awesome!

Congratulations.

Happy home forever, little guy.

Good luck with her.

Thanks so much.

Bye.

Puppy Party Playdates,
this is...

Hi, Dad.

A client?

Well, how did you...

Yeah, sure.

Let me ask.

Hey, Brad, do we happen to have
a few puppies

that we can use
for a last-minute party?

We do,

we have two little ones
left from Mia,

plus I think
we have about five more.

Okay.

Yeah, we can make that work.

Today?

At the barn?

Yeah.

Yeah, sure, that's fine.

Dana and I will meet you
over there.

Okay.

Sure. Bye.

Hey, that is so weird.

My dad just got a booking
for us from a client,

and they want us to meet them
at the barn, of all places.

We could do that, right?

Yeah, I just... I didn't know
anyone knew about that place.

The Puppy Party Playdates
shirts are in the wash,

so we should just wear this.

Wait, is that...

A stain?

That's a stain.

Yeah, we should
probably change, then.

Better get going.

I don't see a stain.

Ryan?

Emmy, Dad...

What's going on?

Miss Hailey Goode,
may I present to you...

...Your new rescue sanctuary.

Recipient of the Hennessy Grant.

What?

It's all completely funded.

Congratulations, honey.

I...

I don't understand.
I...

Is this supposed to be
some sort of joke?

Please tell me
this isn't a joke.

It's not.

The city's approved it.

I can't believe it.

There's something else.

What?

Something I want to tell you.

Something I should have
told you already.

I'm all ears.

So here it goes.

If I were a singer,
I would've put it in a song.

If I were a writer,
it'd be a poem...

but I'm a city planner,

and I present things to people

in order to sway their opinion
in my favor.

So...

You told me

that we don't choose
a rescue animal,

they choose us...

but in order for them
to choose us,

there's five things
we need to possess.

You're the kindest
person I know.

You would do anything for anyone

without ever considering
what's in it for yourself.

You didn't start
Puppy Party Playdates

to make money.

You did it
to better the world...

and people's lives...

dogs' lives...

and you have.

Smarts...

You have a successful
part-time business

that would be more than most
people could handle full-time,

and...

you know the difference between
melt-in-your-mouth cookies

and ones that...

don't.

Fun.

You have a sweet laugh
and a beautiful smile.

You find humor
in almost everything,

especially when
it's needed most.

It's infectious...

and adorable.

Honesty is hard to come by,

and trust is hard,

especially when
you've experienced loss...

especially when
you have a daughter

who means everything...

but sometimes...

you have to trust
your heart more than anything.

Follow your heart
and you never know

where it might lead you...

And it's led me to this moment,

this now,

saying these words to someone
who isn't complicated,

just...

perfect...

And lastly,

the person has to be loving,

and I don't think there's anyone
else in the whole world

with more love
to give than you...

And it's because of that,

I wouldn't want to be rescued
by anyone else.

Me neither.

It might be too much, too soon,

but...

I'm gonna go out on a limb here,

live in the now, the present,

and say...

I think I've fallen in love
with you, Hailey Goode.

Well...

that's good,

because I think I've fallen
in love with you, Ryan Hill.

You should probably
kiss me again,

just to be sure.

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