Love, of Course (2018) - full transcript

- Hey!
- Hey.

I think I'm gonna
leave Mr. Hugsy here.

- Really?
- I'm eighteen.

But he's so cute, and
you've had him for so long.

Mom, it's not really cool
to show up to college

with a stuffed animal.

I did, Penelope
Josephine got me through

a lot of late-night studying.

So, are you hungry, can I
make you something for the road?

We should grab some
food on the drive.

Okay, gas station hot dogs,
are not an option.



I'm serious Mom, I'm not hungry.
But thank you!

- Hello?
- Hey Marcus, in here.

- You're baking?
- Yeah, for the road.

- I tried to reason with her.
- Well I am who I am.

For the new freshman.

Thank you Uncle Marcus.

Well, spoiler alert...

It's a gift card for the off-chance
your mother forgot something.

Never.

- Maddy!
- Maddy?

New roommate.

Hey! We're almost on the road.

Make sure I have
Maddy's phone number,

her parents home and cell numbers,
and everyone's emails.



Did you get everything
on that list?

My gosh.

You... are the best.

True.

And your freshly watered
plants will say the same,

when you get back from Oregon.

This was out front.

Those real estate agents have
been circling this house forever.

What is that look for?

Just, you know, maybe now
is a good time to consider.

I'm not going to sell this house.
Joe and I bought it together.

Cara... took her first steps
right over there.

- All my memories are here.
- Why not make new memories?

- It's been six years.
- I know, it's just...

I don't know...
what to do next.

It's just been me and Cara
for so long, and now it's... me.

Well, why not go back to work?

Well, I haven't been
an accountant

for anyone outside this family
since Cara was born?

I mean, what would I put
on my resume?

Girl Scout leader, chaperone
to all the school dances,

the head of the PTA
for the last 18 years!

That would be outstanding head
of the PTA for the past 18 years.

No, but seriously Marcus,
I mean, who's gonna hire me?

Hey... Someone smart, someone
who wants someone smart.

Detail oriented,
always gets things done.

Look sis, whatever
step you do take,

make sure it's the
best one for you.

Yeah.

And don't stop baking.

- Hey those are for the road.
- Excellent idea, I'll take two.

Hey!

- You ready?
- Yeah.

Let's go.

Alright, I'm spending the night
at Cheryl and Burt's

before heading out tomorrow,
so I'll still be here if you need me.

Cool, it'll be nice to see
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan again.

Don't forget, Cheryl
is not just my friend,

she's the director
of admissions,

- ... and Burt's...
- Burt's an econ' professor.

Yes Mom. I know.

Look, I'm just saying
you have people there,

- so you won't be alone.
- I'm not going to be alone.

I'll have Maddy,
and all of my new friends.

And it's not like you and I won't
be talkin' everyday anyway,

but thank you.

What is it?

I'm hungry.

I love your pumpkin
zucchini muffins.

I know.

Yes!

- So exciting.
- I know.

Are these dorms?

These, I think...
are these your dorms?

I think my class is actually.

What is that?

We should get that lamp.

Mom watch out.

You can go forward now.

So I downloaded your meal plan
to your calendar.

And, you're signed up
for all the school alerts.

Mom, seriously?

Well, I mean dorm rooms are like
preschool all over again. Trust me.

I'm going to be like 30
by the time the thing's empty!

Wait... just...

Let me help you out here.

- Mr...?
- Hugsy.

Hugsy.

- Yours?
- My daughters.

From a long time ago, and
he isn't supposed to be here.

Well I thought you
might change your mind.

- Thank you.
- Yeah.

I think it's time
I moved on from Mr. Hugsy.

Thank you.

I've seen this scenario
play out a lot.

Teddy bear rejection?

Parents that have a tough time
hitting the release button.

Why would you say that?

Just a feeling.

Really, I'm sorry,
and who are you?

- I'm Noah.
- Noah...

- Well Noah, are you a parent?
- No, I'm not.

Then how could you possibly know
how difficult a day like today is?

Yes and no,
I've worked here for 3 years,

and this is the fifth
school that I've worked at.

So I've seen it a few times.

- How many schools?
- Five.

It sounds like
moving on is your specialty.

Touche.

- Did she go...
- Yeah straight through there.

And for the record...

I can hit the
release button just fine.

When it's time.

- Hi!
- Hi! New roomie!

Roomies oh my gosh.

We're gonna have
so much fun together.

Maddy this is my mother.

- Nice to meet you Maddy.
- You too.

- Maddy Seaton.
- Hi.

Okay Girls, so, I got,

matching bedding if you want
okay, there's no pressure.

This way you'll have the
best room in the hallway.

Mom, she has her own.

- But this is cool, we can match.
- Okay, yeah.

So Maddy, are you
from around here?

Yes Ma'mm. Portland.

And you chose to go
to school at Oregon College

because you wanted
to be close to home?

Actually I picked it because
my grandfather's an allum'

and he wanted my dad to go, but
Dad ended up settling up abroad.

So now it's up to me
to carry the torch.

And I couldn't
be prouder of you.

Granddad, this is
my new roommate Cara,

and her mom, Mrs. Andolini.

- Hi, nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too.

I just stopped by
to tell my granddaughter

that I am heading home now.

- Well walk me to the car.
- Sure.

- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.

Do you wanna come with?
We can explore the campus.

Yeah, sure!

You don't have to come
with us if you don't want to.

What do you mean?

Like if you want to meet
the Morgans earlier or something.

- But your room's a disaster.
- No I'll organize it later, I promise.

I learned from the best.

Well, I'll say goodbye
before I leave tomorrow.

- I love you!
- I love you!

- Okay.
- Okay.

I guess it's just
you and me Mr. Hugsy.

You driving, or is Mr. Hugsy?

I mean I'm just asking

so I know how much
of a head start I'm gonna need.

Well you better start now.

And... lift.

- I got an idea.
- Yeah, what's that?

Yeah, you should come for
dinner tonight my friend.

Cheryl's from from her sorority
days is in town from L.A..

Raincheque.
I'm washing my hair tonight.

You just said that didn't you.

That reference is about
50 years out of date,

but I'm gonna let it slide
because I'm a good guy.

Well thank you
for your benevolence.

Look Grandma, wash your
hair another night alright.

Amy's fantastic, she's single,

she just dropped off
her daughter at school.

Well then definitely not.

I deal with parents
way too much as it is.

Buddy you gotta date,
you have to date.

I do date.

Yeah you do,
but you don't date anyone

you could actually
fall in love with.

- Not yet.
- Not yet, yeah.

For a guy who loves
to plant so much,

you sure don't like
to put down roots.

I dunno, that my friend
is why you are a tumbleweed...

Tumbleweed, I know.

There we go.

Alright Tumbleweed, let's row.

The way she bolted out
of the house,

you'd think she was on a track
scholarship and not science.

You were the same way
in college.

- I was not!
- Yes you were!

Remember I was the one
you were going off with.

Okay, fine, but I spent
plenty of time with my parents.

It'll never be enough.

I mean Connor is five, and I'm dreading
the day he goes off to college.

You're the
director of administration,

like he's going anywhere else.

And just to make sure, I've completely
decorated his room in navy and orange.

Well, I tried pushing
L.A. area schools on Cara,

but one of my best friends
decided to woo her North.

Well, sorry.
We're lucky to have her.

Anyway, I could
woo her mother too.

I have my degree.

Not as a student,
to help me with events.

You were always so good
at it back in college.

Don't you already have someone?

We do, and she's due
in two weeks.

Exactly.
I had temp lined up,

but he decides to take a
permanent position at tech.

- So it's all on you.
- These shoulders, right here.

I mean Burt's been a dear,
but it's like my life...

Slow down!
Hold on.

Now that Jeff's got
everything in place,

Success hangs on whether or not
he can get the generator started.

There I go.

One species,
the Siberian Chipmunk...

The tumbleweed dispersal
strategies are unusual among...

Seriously?

Most species disperse their seeds,
by other mechanisms.

My darling, dinner was...

Fantastico!

Hey, what's with the phone
at the table.

I'm sorry hun, but somebody's gotta
take point on this Harvest Fest,

and since I can't get lady here
to bite, it's all me.

What is the deal with
this Harvest Fest anyway.

Well that is my cue to get you
into the bathtub Young Man.

- No!
- Yes! You're going!

Say goodnight.
Say goodnight.

Goodnight.

Careful.
Goodnight sweetie.

Well the Harvest Festival is
your basic small-town festival.

And it's supposed
to be a fundraiser

- for the agriculture department.
- Is it?

No, it's been in the red
for the last few years.

So the new school president,
issued an ultimatum...

If it doesn't make money this year,
it's not coming back next year.

- And why is it failing?
- It's boring.

- No, That's the worst.
- Stop it.

Our special events
director likes to

focus a little
bit more on sports,

so she seated most
of the responsibility

for the Harvest Festival

to professor Farris, he runs
our environmental sciences.

He's an amazing teacher,
he's excellent with his students,

but let's just say he puts
a little more emphasis

on the harvest,
and not the festival.

So it's basically
a farmers market.

Yes!

You know I was only mostly joking
earlier, it's not such a crazy idea.

- Cheryl...
- For real, just listen to me okay?

I remember how good you were

at organizing our
parties back in college.

You made things fun
and profitable,

and you've run all the events
in Cara's school since kindergarten.

You my friend are a natural,
and I need a natural.

- I can't just leave Los Angeles.
- Why not? Cara's here.

Why, did you have a job lined up,
are you going back to accounting?

No, actually, I don't know
what I'm gonna do next.

I've just...
I've been a mom for so long.

Well this is perfect then.
Okay.

The Harvest Festival
is six weeks away,

you take this time to
figure out your next step.

- Six weeks?
- That's all I need, okay.

And then I can find someone to take
over for Josey's maternity leave.

Yeah, but I don't even
live in Oregon.

I deal in temporary
housing all the time,

I know the perfect place.

And what about her independence?

I will keep you too busy,
she will have it.

I forgot what a good
negotiator you are.

- Six weeks?
- Six weeks!

Is that a yes?

It's a strong maybe, but I have
to make sure it's okay with Cara.

Understood.

And I wanna meet
this Professor Ferris.

Done, he's usually
on the campus farm.

Excuse me?

Excuse me. Have you seen
Professor Farris.

At your service.

If you're looking for
Mr. Hugsy, he's not here.

- You're a professor?
- I am.

You look like a farmer.

- And what brings you by?
- Did Sheryl Morgan talk to you?

I'm assuming it's not help me
plant the broccoli,

which I gotta get goin' on
before the events planner get...

- You.
- Me.

I thought you were a mom.

Moms can do two things at once.
It's actually our superpower.

And you're Sheryl's friend.
How 'bout that.

And you're here to talk to me
about the Harvest Festival.

And see if we can work together.

Well, I'm just gonna do the same thing
I've been doing the last three years so...

- Well, that might be a problem.
- How so?

Well are you aware that the Harvest
Festival needs to make money this year?

How far off are we?

That's a lot worse
than I thought.

- You didn't know?
- No, no.

I mean the budget details,
that was never my department.

My job, was to make sure
the campus farm

was highlighted in the community,
and in doing so,

the farming community would
be highlighted at the festival.

Right, and my job if I take it

is to make sure I get the people
there, and increase the revenue.

And though I'm sure that the
tomato crops are riveting...

We need to up our game in
terms fun and activities.

Emphasis on festival.

- It's too cold for tomatoes.
- You know what I mean.

- Look, Mrs Andolini...
- Amy.

Local farmers need exposure,
they don't need pumpkin games.

Yeah, but pumpkin games
sell tickets.

That's giving
exposure to the farmers.

Yeah, but there's only
so many spots.

So for every pizazzy
element that you put in,

a farm gets left out.

Yeah but imagine how left out
they're gonna feel next year

if there is no festival.

And the campus farms don't get
the attention they need

for future funding.

Okay, that's a fair point.

Thank you.

But it's not the only point.

I mean if this
whole event turns into

a bunch of frivolous
activities that are,

vaguely associated to
anything Harvest related,

then my department doesn't even
need to be involved to begin with.

You know, that's
a totally fair point,

and I'll keep it in mind
if I decide to take the job.

And when are you deciding.

After I talk to my daughter.

Hey sweetheart.

Hey Mom.

Hey.

Have you left yet?

No.

Good.

Thought you were
gonna leave town

before I got a chance
to say goodbye.

Well, that's never gonna happen.

Hey can I...
Can I ask you a favor?

Sure.

Whenever you go back to L.A.

do you mind sending me
some jackets?

- Jackets?
- Yeah, like a lot of them.

It's already in the 60's here.
This weather's been a total...

Surprise.

- Your mom's been busy.
- Oh my gosh.

Well, just while I was waiting
for you.

- Is that lemon grass?
- You mom bought us a diffuser.

Well just a... with a little
selection of essential oils

so you girls can relax
after a hard day of studying.

Mom, thank you!

Wait, it's getting kinda late,

you're not thinking of driving
home right now are you?

Well, that's an interesting story
I wanna run by you.

So you would be here...

- at my school...
- For six weeks.

I am fully aware
that you did not plan

to bring your mother
to college with you.

No...

Look don't get me wrong,

like, I love hanging out
with you, I really do.

- It's just...
- You're eighteen.

And you need your independence.

Yes!

You know your grandmother
used to joke

that she was going to come
to college with me...

And, she was joking, I think...

But I knew how important it was
for me to be on my own,

and I would never want
to do anything

to get in the way
of that for you.

- So I can explain to Cheryl...
- No wait.

Do you want to take the job?

- I do.
- Well then you should take it.

Really? I'm...

- It is just six weeks though right?
- Yes, 'til Harvest Fest is over.

Yeah.
I promise.

Okay.

I like what
you've done with the place.

Well, well, well.

I almost didn't recognize you
in a sportcoat.

With elbow patches
and everything.

That makes me
the cool professor.

So I guess your daughter
gave you permission to stay.

Well, we have an understanding.

I'm gonna stay until
Harvest Fest is over,

and then I'm gonna go back
to Los Angeles.

And do what?

I mean, are you an event planner,
or are you a baker?

I'm well... I was.

Well, I guess I still am,
an accountant.

I do a lot of school events.

I mean, not professionally.

- Okay.
- But I can do this one.

Alright.

So, the first thing to do

when holding an event like this
is to determine your resources.

So I read through
the last three years

of the Harvest Festival files,

and we have our work
cut out for us.

How so?

Well, one of the reasons
that the Harvest Fest

has been so barebones
is that the same sponsors

have always
given the same amount.

- At least we're consistent.
- Yes, but we need more.

We need more vendors,
we need more sponsors,

or the people that are giving,
need to give more.

Because we need the resources

to expand the fun activities
that attract the attendees,

Like...
Like pumpkin games.

We do not need pumpkin games.

What do you have
against pumpkin games?

- They are wasteful.
- They're fun.

Someone takes the time to plant
the seed, in fertile soil,

they water it, they wait like
3-4 months for something to grow,

only to have someone else
throw the fruits of their labor

against the wall, or across
the field, or whatever. No.

I see.

See what?

You've never actually played
Harvest Festival games, have you?

Of course not,
they're ridiculous.

Professor Noah Ferris,
I have a question for you.

What are you doing
this Saturday afternoon?

- Pumpkin. Bowling.
- It's fun!

Look, there's not exactly
a dearth of these things,

so you can sorta dial
down the pumpkin guilt.

Okay.

I'm sorry about this.

Well, I think
that's a gutterball.

Yeah.
Well, I mean, it's not easy. So.

Alright!

- Yes!
- Yeah! Good job Elliot. Yeah.

Wait, did I just get
out-bowled by a toddler.

- Yes, I think you did.
- Thanks.

- You wanna...
- Yeah, no please.

What?

- Nice form.
- Thanks.

- Really?
- Yeah.

Okay.

I see how it is.

I got this, I got this.

Trying a little different
technique here.

Okay.

C'mon.

Yeah.

Hold it where the stem is.

Okay, thank you.
I appreciate that, bud.

Pretty sure that kid's got a future
in professional bowling.

I told you it was fun, you just
have to get the hang of it.

I gotta be honest, I...
had a really good time.

But see, this is the draw I'm
talking about for the festival.

You make it so fun that people don't
even feel like they're at a fundraiser.

It's a good trick.

Oh my gosh, I worked on millions
of carnivals, and festivals,

and fundraisers while
Cara was growing up.

Especially after
my husband passed.

- I'm sorry.
- Thank you.

I just threw myself into
doing as much as possible.

Probably a lot more
than Cara liked.

I don't know, I'm sure she
appreciated having you there.

So, what about you
Professor Ferris?

Where did you grow up.

- Believe it or not, Brooklyn.
- Brooklyn!?

But you don't have an accent.

When you go to Stanford,
you lose your accent pretty quickly.

And how did you end up
at Stanford?

- Bowling scholarship.
- Bowling.

Rowing scholarship.

I was gonna major in finance,
and then in my freshmen year,

a buddy of mine took me
for a hike in Yosemite

and I just... I mean I just
fell in love with nature

right then and there.

And yeah...

No more concrete jungle for me.

It's like it freed me up entirely
and just started traveling like crazy,

and exploring all the things
that I missed out on growing up.

And why'd you stop traveling?

Well, if you ask Burt
and Cheryl, I haven't.

They kinda call me Tumbleweed.

Because I tend to change
schools every few years.

So I take it you're
not in the tenure track.

No. Not so much.
Although watching Burt stay put

and seeing what he's got
with Cheryl and Connor

and their life together...

It's really nice.

Yeah, so that means it's about time
for you to go a new school?

You know what, I got a meeting
I gotta get to, so I'm sorry.

You know what, I know
it's not your specialty,

but do you mind going over
the sponsor list with me,

it might help me with.

You know, before I do
any formal outreach.

Yeah, I have Wednesday
afternoon available.

That's great, that's great.

- Okay.
- Okay. Good.

- Alright.
- See you soon.

Yeah, I'll see you then in...
Amy, Harvest Festival.

Pumpkin bowling rematch.
It's on.

Well, you better
practice Professor.

Amy!

- Hey.
- Hey! What are you doing here?

I thought we were meeting
tomorrow to go over everything.

We are, I'm just
trying to figure out

where the best place
to put the stage is.

- What stage?
- For the band.

What band?

I have been like
scoping the area for options,

of which there are
disappointingly few.

And I've narrowed it
down to Molly Sheep

and Mercury In Retrograde,
they're both cover bands mostly.

Leaning towards
Mercury In Retrograde,

thought I'm a little worried
that their name may portend disaster.

What, I'm sorry...
Why do we need a band?

Music... you... you know
there's gonna be music, right?

Yeah, I just thought
we would be playing it

over the stereo
like we usually do.

Yeah, but not
if you're having dancing.

Wait, you wanna
have dancing in my barn?

One, I'm pretty sure
it belongs to the school,

unless there's something
you're not telling me.

And two, it's the
best space available.

What, there is
no space available.

Take a look around
it's full of equipment.

We can move all the equipment.

No, I mean, I got
a cedar spreader over there,

I've got a tractor with a loader

and a landscape rake,
and some corn, a water tank.

I've got lots of stuff. I mean do you
even know what a plot forge harvester is?

Is it bigger than a breadbox?

Yeah, it's a little bigger
than a breadbox.

- So where are we gonna put all this?
- Well, baseball season's over,

so maybe we can park some of the bigger
stuff out on the field for a few days,

and the rest of it we
can just put up there.

Good luck getting Coach
Stuart to agree to that.

Oh he will... watch.

Do you really need
all of this stuff.

You really don't know
anything about farming do you?

Well if you mean like,
driving by on the freeway.

- No, that's not what I mean.
- No, then no.

So how are you gonna
throw a Harvest Festival

when you actually don't know
anything about harvesting?

Well I've never been
to the North Pole,

and I've thrown some pretty
legendary Christmas parties.

Thank you very much.

Well, before you get
too confident,

I think a little turnaround
would be fair play here.

What do you mean?

Well you wanted to show me
all the finer points

of the festival part
of what we're doing...

Yes.

Yeah, well I think it's only fair
that I show you

the harvest part
of the equation.

I thought you were gonna
take me to see farming.

This all part of farming.
This is the middle-part,

and here's the star of the
farmers market right here.

- Hi!
- Sammy's here every week aren't you.

- How you doin'?
- So cute.

Yeah, most of the vendors
at the farmers market,

they follow the 80-20 rule,

which means, 80 percent of what
they sell, is grown locally,

and 20 percent is brought in
from elsewhere.

And...

I mean there's not gonna be
a quiz or anything.

No, I'm just taking names
for possible sponsors you know.

Well, I think
maybe some of these guys

might be a little
too small for sponsors.

Mom?

- What are you...
- Hey!

Hey guys.

Hey Mrs. Andolini,
Professor Ferris.

Hey Girls, what
are you both doing here?

My Grandfather has an orchard,
and I help out sometimes.

And I'm just
helping Maddy out today.

Don't worry, I promise both you guys
I'm caught up with all my courses.

Yeah, that's a good thing
'cause one of your professors

just might have
a pop quiz coming up.

- Good.
- Just so you know.

- Your Grandfather is...
- Edward Seaton.

- One of our sponsors.
- OK, I knew, I knew the name.

I was actually gonna reach out to him
about upping his sponsorship.

Well is he at the orchard
today by any chance?

Every Saturday.

- Okay perfect.
- This is great.

Now, you get to see
some farming.

- Yay.
- Good to see you guys.

- Bye.
- Goodbye.

Planting.

It's the more important step
in the whole process.

You have to make sure that
you plant in the Fall,

because apples need
a period of dormancy,

so they can complete
their ripening process.

- I can relate.
- Yeah?

Well, maybe it's time
for you to grow.

- See what I did there?
- Yes I see.

Okay, you plant the seeds,

Just about a half inch into
the soil, about like that.

I'll give you the seeds,
so you can do the honors,

just sprinkle them in there.

Perfect, yeah.

Just like that.

And now we just cover it up,
just throw some dirt on there.

Loosely, we don't wanna
pack it down.

And then we just...

- We just wait.
- And when do we get to see something?

Well, by the Spring, there'll be
a row of saplings all along here.

Nice.

It would be great if life
that was that easy.

You plant some seeds,
you water it,

and wait for it to grow.

Well it's not gonna be that easy,

I mean only a small fraction
of these will grow into trees.

It will take years of cultivation
before they start bearing fruit.

And, I realize I'm brimming
with analogy right now,

but it's true.

I mean, some things just
take time before they're ready.

Yeah.

- So you wanna see the next stage?
- Yep.

Okay.

So I still need to talk
to Edward about sponsorship.

Yeah, we can check in
with him on the way out.

I'm guessing that you've
never picked apples before.

Well I have at the market,

I mean, don't you just
reach up and pick... one?

- Well, don't tell Edward...
- No, you're safe.

You know we never
did finish that story.

Which one?

Whether you're nearing
your time to move on from here.

- Yeah, right.
- So are you moving on?

Possibly.

I'm up for a position
at the University of Sydney.

Australia.

Yeah, I should be hearing
from them soon actually.

Such a distance, and well
such a great opportunity.

Yeah, I mean, I've
worked in Melbourne before.

And I really like it there.

- Well, good luck with that.
- Thank you.

You know I think I got
the hang of this.

You do! But
there's one lesson left.

Really, what is it?

It's actually the
most important step.

That's really good.

Now that we've
picked a tonne of apples,

what do we do with them?

We donate them.

- To who?
- To a shelter.

So that they can store them
and use them for the holidays.

Agriculture in action.

We just need a...

I'll be right back.

Well you got yourself
quite a haul.

Noah's been giving me some
pointers about Harvest Fest.

- Which by the way...
- Honey Crisp.

Yes, I actually use those
when I make baked apples.

- Baked apples are my favorite.
- They are?

- Haven't had one in a long time.
- Why not?

- My wife used to make them.
- I see...

And I don't know if I'm ready
to make them myself y'know?

Actually, I do.

You know when I lost my husband,

it felt like forever
before I was comfortable

with things going back
to the way they were.

And especially happy things.

Like baked apples.

How did you deal with it?

Time.

And I probably threw myself
into my daughter's life

much more than I care to admit.
But it does get better.

Well, sorry
for getting sentimental.

Listen,
my Granddaughter said that

you wanted to speak to me
about something?

Well, actually,
I just wanted to tell you

what a beautiful orchard
you have here.

Well, thank you.

- Nice seeing you.
- You too.

So, how'd it go with Edward?

You know, I just
don't think now's the time.

Yeah.

Hey, I have an idea.

- Hey, see!
- That's great.

It's like a solid 6.5 out of 10.

Two more.

There we go.

Well thanks for the farm lesson.
Well, I mean orchard lesson.

Same idea.

Hey you know what I'll do is

I'll have Maddy send photos
of the saplings when they come in.

Yes please.
I'll be rooting for them.

Did you see that?

I saw that. I saw that.
Thank you.

Okay.

- Here.
- Okay great.

- I had a lot of fun.
- Good, me too.

So we have the barn
animals over there,

there's the little piggy,
and we have the cow over there.

And, I think if it's like this,

then the beginning
of the hay ride,

needs to be kinda over there.

Okay, but I like it
by the barn and the dancing.

- Really?
- Yeah. I do.

I still can't believe
those pecan squares

were enough to sway the coach.

Well, they're really
good pecan squares.

I'd be happy to find out.

- For me?
- Yeah.

Thank you.

Alright, fine you can have your
hay ride entrance by the barn.

- If I can get pecan squares.
- Good.

Check it out.

I'm just saying that
I think we've earned it.

Okay.

- Yeah? C'mon.
- Yeah.

- Here you go.
- Thank you.

These are Fire Cider,
that is jalapeño and lime.

Mom's Kitchen, that
is honey and pear.

And this one is my favorite, Fall Spice,
it has cinnamon cloves, and nutmeg.

- It sounds amazing.
- Yeah.

My name's Chloe, let me know
if you need anything.

You know what actually,

would you mind putting up
one of these flyers,

we're trying to
get the word out.

- Harvest Festival, at the college?
- Yeah, you haven't heard about it?

Kinda new around here,
but it sounds awesome, thanks.

- Enjoy your cider.
- Thank you.

- You ready?
- Yes.

Okay, how about this.

Smells good.

- You know what?
- What?

We should have them do a booth.

- Do you always work 24/7?!
- Yeah, when I can.

Well look, right back
at you Professor.

You're doing everything I am,
and two jobs.

- Barely notice that anymore.
- Always on the go?

Yes, I guess so, I am.

Why would a man like you
who teaches agriculture in action,

refuse to put roots
down himself.

I don't refuse, I just I haven't
found a good reason to...

...yet.

Okay.

You have done a fantastic job
getting the word out.

Well, it isn't just me,

I mean Noah's been doing a
great job of promoting it.

So you two are getting along?

- How well are you getting along?
- What do you mean?

Well, I have eyes, and
he's not exactly hard on them,

and you are blushing.

Okay, spill.

No, I mean there's
nothing to spill.

- Those rosy cheeks say otherwise.
- I mean nothing's happened.

Do you want it to?

I mean, I wouldn't
find it objectionable.

Which from you it's like
shouting from the rooftops.

I mean hardly, it's been so long
since I've even had a little crush.

Yes!

Alright, scale back the parade, okay!
It's a little crush, a tiny one.

And I'm not even sure
how I feel about this.

Well, I'm happy.

Ever since Joe, you've put all your
focus on Cara, which, I get,

but part of me wants to say
'hey what about my amazing friend?'.

Thank you.

But you know what, I mean
nothing is going to come of it.

- Why not?
- Because I live in Los Angeles,

and he's getting ready to move,
like... to another planet.

That's geography.

Yeah, but geography's a great
hindrance to a relationship.

I mean not that it's using
the word relationship...

Safer subject, how
is the festival going?

Well, I got Noah to agree
to pumpkin games.

Yeah, that's practically a miracle.

Yes, and I know he love
to have more farm booths,

but I can't seem to work it out
in our budget.

Would an extra $5,000 help?

Last minute sponsor upgrade.
Seaton Orchards.

I didn't even get a chance
to give him my sales pitch.

Well, whatever you did worked.

Is that going to be enough
for everything we need.

Yes, including the corn maze.

You got Noah to agree
to a corn maze?

Well no, I haven't discussed it
with him yet,

but I mean who would object
to a corn maze.

- Absolutely not.
- Corn mazes are huge draws.

It's one thing to move some
equipment out of the barn,

it is another to do thi...
No! I'm not doing it.

My students work so hard
planting all this corn,

I'm gonna destroy it
for a one-day festival.

You're not going
to be destroying it.

You'd just be harvesting you know,

small sections a little earlier
than the rest, in an intricate pattern.

That is not how corn mazes work.

They paths are all laid
out before the planting.

Yeah, but those are the big ones,
we're just talking a few acres.

You know, super simple.

Making a corn maze at this stage
of the game is not 'super simple'.

And can you guarantee me all
the corn will be harvestable?

- Well no.
- Well then no.

- But you're being stubborn.
- I'm being a professor.

You're being a
shortsighted professor.

I'm being shortsighted?

- Yes.
- How?

You're protecting a
few sections of corn,

at the expense of
the overall festival.

Which is happening in two weeks.

And let me remind you, if
it's not successful this year,

- it's not happening next year.
- I am aware of that.

Believe me, I want
this festival to succeed.

Look, we may lose some corn now,

but mazes and games, and
music are the key to success.

But what am I going to
be teaching my students?

To think long term.

Gimme three more of these guys.

Yep.

Yeah, perfect.

Hey, I heard back
from Sydney by the way.

Looks promising.

Well I can't say
I won't miss you.

But if that's
where you want to be.

Is it?

- Not sure actually.
- What do you mean?

It's something that Amy said.

Amy huh?

Well it was when she
was trying to convince me

to ruin part
of the cornfield, she...

she kinda implied that
I don't think long term.

- She totally has a point.
- What, how?!

Well, when I first met you
at Stanford,

you had just been bitten
by the travel bug, right?

And you traveled
all over the world.

But you always said that
you wanted to settle down.

Eventually.

Except you haven't.

I want do.

You want to. Do you?
Do you really want to?

Yeah.

I do, I mean...

- When it's right.
- When it's right.

Well, I guess I worry
it's become kind of a habit,

you moving from place to place.

Realistically you never
stick around long enough

to figure out
if it could be right.

Okay, ready for next step.

Maybe.
You know if find the right...

No I'm talking about
the bunk-beds Romeo.

Bunk beds.

Got it.

Hey!

You sound, terrible.

Oh gosh, I gave Cara a stink
about getting sick,

and then I get the cold.

- Well, what are you doing for it?
- It's fine, it's just a cold.

I'll get through it.
Why are you calling?

To... see where you'll be
in a couple hours.

I'll be on the sofa, sneezing.

Why?

Chicken soup.
My mother's recipe.

You made me chicken soup?

Vegetables straight
from the garden.

Nobody's done something
this nice for me in a long time.

I figured that you're always
taking care of everybody else,

so it's time that somebody
takes care of you.

- Okay.
- No, no, you gotta go sit.

And I'll bring you a bowl.

- Okay.
- Yeah, go on.

Thank you.

- This is amazing.
- Good.

It's all the fresh ingredients.

I probably look awful.

Not even remotely.

So the other reason
I wanted to come by...

I wanted to aPologize
for being a little difficult

about the corn maze.

It's okay.

- It was a big ask.
- Well, not an impossible one.

All we gotta do
is get a little creative.

I can definitely handle that.

- Thank you.
- Okay.

Well I should probably
let you get some rest,

I mean the big event is
less than ten days away.

You need to get healthy.

Okay.

No-no-no-no,
you stay right there.

I want you to stay there.

I'll lock the
door on my way out.

You get nice and comfy.

Go to sleep.

Thank you.

For everything.

- Hello?
- Cara?

- Hi!
- Hey!

What a surprise.

I haven't had a chance
to see this place yet.

It's nice, I really like it.

Me too, now that
I'm getting all settled in.

- So, is everything okay?
- Yeah, what do you mean?

You haven't like... called or
texted or anything in a while.

I've been...
I had a cold last week.

Cold? Mom, why
didn't you tell me?

Well, I... because I've been
busy with the festival,

and because I promised
to give you space.

Yeah, but it doesn't need
to be like that much space.

I mean especially if you're sick.
Besides, I've been worried.

- You have?
- Yeah of course.

Is everything else okay?

- Yeah.
- With work.

Well, the festival's on course,
and Cheryl is super happy.

That's good.

And what about you?
How's school?

- All A's.
- I know.

- Even in Professor Ferris' class.
- Really, is he a good professor?

He is.

And actually I'm learning a lot.
We should start our own garden.

- That's a great idea.
- Yeah right?

Yeah.

What?

Well, it's the esteemed
Professor himself.

Anyway.

- Are you guys hanging out a lot?
- Well, we kinda have to.

I mean there's so many moving parts
with an event like this and...

What?

You should go to him.

- But you just got here?
- Go, I'm fine.

- Are you sure?
- Yes.

There's leftover pot roast
in the fridge, and some yams.

And just lock up
before you leave, okay?

Okay.

- I love you.
- Okay thank you, I love you too.

- Have fun.
- Bye.

Okay, I'm here.
Now what?

You've really been
working hard here.

It looks nice.

Thank you.

Okay, I'm at the first turn.

Okay, go right.

I like how the path narrows.

Okay, second turn.

Make a left.

Well, didn't have
a whole lot of room,

so we didn't have much choice.

Third turn.

Right again.

It really works
in this sort of...

spooky, Goblet of Fire meets
Children of The Corn sort of way.

That's a little disturbing.

Yeah, well I never actually planned
on walking the corn maze myself.

Which way.

I'm pretty sure that's a left.

- Pretty sure?
- Well. I got a little distracted

with the whole ' Children
of the Corn ' thing...

Okay, so can you
hear me without the phone.

I dunno, shout something.

Well, like what?

- Marco!
- Did you just Marco-Polo?

Well you come up
with something then.

No, I like Marco-Polo.

Okay, alright, try it again,
let me see if I can hear you.

- Marco!
- Oh I do hear you.

Polo!

Marco!?

Why is it that people
scream Marco-Polo?

Polo!

I have no idea.

Marco!

Maybe it's that somebody lets
a part of themselves out there.

Polo!

Marco!

And then the other person
get it, and sends it back.

- Polo!
- You're close.

Marco!

Until they find each other.

- There you go.
- Thanks.

You saved me.

Okay.

Fingers crossed, ready?

- We got it! Okay c'mon.
- What?

Yeah, c'mon up here.

You're fine, you're fine.
You're not gonna walk back.

There we go.

There we go.

Right in there.
You good?

- Yeah.
- Okay.

Right, let me release the brake.

- You good?
- Yeah.

Here we go.

- You alright?
- Yeah.

I wasn't really being serious.

We have got to plan
this better next year.

Or... you know,
whoever is in charge.

C'mere for a second.

There we go.

- That's nice.
- Thank you.

So you're definitely going back
to Los Angeles then after all this?

I promised Cara.

And if you hadn't promised Cara?

I mean I've lived there so long.
I...

What about you?

What about me?

Hey...

Just thought I'd stop by,
and check out my investment.

Edward, how are you?

Thank you so much
for the donation.

- We just finished the corn maze.
- Yeah.

- Can I give you a tour?
- I would love that.

- Noah, you wanna join us?
- No you guys go ahead,

I gotta return the zero-turn
to my buddy's.

But maybe we can finish
our conversation later.

Yeah, maybe.

Okay Edward, I'm really
excited to show this to you.

Amy Andolini.

Yes, hi Teddy.

What?

So, they're totally unavailable.

Yes, the lead singer
of Mercury in Retrograde

got a job in Toronto,
and the band broke up.

The next time I pick
a band named after

an astrological movement
known for bad communication,

remind me to look elsewhere.

So what are gonna do?
The festival is just in a few days.

Can I just on record
saying how thankful I am

that you didn't
just say "no band".

I'm actually looking
forward to the band.

What? I dance.

I do!

Well listen, our options
are limited,

okay, and I did see
this band: McBanjo,

I watched some of
their YouTube videos,

and they're not half bad.

"McBanjo"? That's their name?
Are they half good?

If you're up for it, it says on their
website they're playing tonight

at a place called
The Pretty Coyote.

I know that place, okay great.
Sounds good.

Hey.

Private event folks,
you on the list?

Can you tell us if McBanjo
is even playing here.

No.

Why is it some
sort of state secret?

No, as in they're
not playing tonight.

- Gosh, now what?
- Hey do you hear that?

Isn't that the place
that we got the cider?

- Let's check it out.
- Okay.

Hey that's our waitress.

Thank you.

- To Fall Spice.
- Yes!

She's good.

- Are you thinking what...
- What you're thinkin', I am.

Well, let's go talk
to her after, okay?

Okay.

- There's still one test though.
- What?

Whether or not we can dance
to her, c'mon.

What, to this?

That was so good!

Thanks guys.

This next one is a song
that I wrote last year.

Well I think our
replacement singer

is even better
than our original band.

Amy...

I had a...

really nice time tonight.

You did?

And...

Dancing with you,
that was my favorite part.

Noah...

It's been a while
since I've kissed anyone.

- I changed my mind.
- Yeah?

This is my favorite part.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Hello Marcus.

To what do I owe
this late night call?

I'm just calling to let you know

that your plants
are still alive and thriving.

Excellent update.

- So you liking it up there?
- Actually, I am.

Why...?

Well because, a Realtor
who left that flyer

dropped by the house earlier,

she had a really interesting
offer, I emailed it to you.

Sis, I...
I think you should consider it.

Okay.

- Hey.
- Hi.

I brought you
a pumpkin spice latte.

Who said you can't teach
an old dog new tricks?

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

- How you doing, you okay?
- I got an offer on my house.

I didn't even know
you were selling your house.

Well, I'm not, it's just a spec offer
from a very ambitious Realtor.

Well, was it at least
a good offer?

It's easily the best offer
I could have imagined.

Nice!

- Well...
- Or not nice?

I mean if I were
selling it would be, but...

I'm not.

I see... So you're definitely
going back to Los Angles

after all this is over?

My life is there,
and I've lived there so long I...

That's I've got an appointment
with Maria's Bakery,

they're sponsoring
one of our desert booths.

Thank you for this.

- You got it.
- Okay.

I'm totally slowing down.

Hey, did I tell you
we got a replacement act,

and I think she's gonna be even
better than the original band.

Really?

Getting pretty good
at this whole event thing.

Next year you're gonna
be running the show.

Yeah, about that...

The University of
Sydney came through.

- Congratulations.
- Thanks.

Gonna miss you though buddy.
I think Cheryl will too.

I think she was hoping to keep you
around a little longer maybe.

Get Amy to convince you.

Yeah...
Amy's not gonna be around either.

Well, how'd it go last night?

It was...

It was amazing.

It was the best night
that I've had in...

in as long as I can remember.

What's brought you
down to Earth buddy?

Amy.

I sense a theme.

Yeah. Well, she's not ready
to move on,

start a life
outside of Los Angeles.

Well I'm sorry
to hear that buddy.

I was hoping Amy would give
you a reason to stick around.

Yeah.

Well...

Not this time.

Chloe has signed
her contract already,

and Maria's Bakery has agreed
to be our final food vendor.

I'll make sure Josie or
whoever her temp replacement is

has all the contact info,

so that they can use
it for the spring events.

Great, but it won't be Josie,

because her
husband's in the military,

and got transferred to Oklahoma.

You know you could
make this very easy on me.

I can't.

I made a promise to Cara that
I would go back to Los Angeles

when the festival was over.

Well you two are so close,
I'm sure she'd understand.

But this, it's time for
her to make her own way.

You know, without me underfoot.

If Noah was staying,
would you reconsider?

Is he leaving for sure?

Burt called earlier,
told me Sydney made the offer.

- But did he take it?
- It sounded that way.

Well then I guess that's that.

Hey Rick, I'm good from here, just go
grab some of those pumpkins out back

start bringing them out.

Alright.

Hey!
This looks so good.

It's gonna be fantastic
when it's all said and done.

- I don't doubt that.
- Thank you.

So what brings you by,
sweetheart.

I was talking with Uncle Marcus,
and he mentioned something

about someone wanting our house, or...

Yes, there's a real estate agent

that's trying to stir up
business, but no,

- I'm not selling our house.
- Why not?

Why not?
Because it's our home.

I'm just saying, I'd be okay
if you wanted to.

Mrs. Morgan offered you
that job, didn't she?

How did you hear that Josie
wasn't coming back?

I didn't.

I just figured she'd find a way
to keep you here somehow.

I mean you're pretty good
at everything you do so...

What about your Independence and...

I'm lucky to have you there
for me.

I'd be lucky
to have you close by.

- How close by?
- Oh gosh!

We'll negotiate that.

- I'll be right back.
- Okay.

Noah!

Hi.

It's looking really good.
Very, very festive.

You okay with that?

I'm beginning to see some validity
to your perspective, yes.

- You sound like a professor.
- Well, you know...

So I was talking to Cheryl,
and she said you got the position

at the University of Sydney.

I did.

- Congratulations.
- Thank you, thank you.

What about you, are you
gonna head back to Los Angeles

when you're all finished up here?

- Yeah, that's the plan.
- Okay.

Well, make sure that you...

make sure that you say
goodbye before you go.

Of course.

Okay.

'Cause...

I'm gonna miss ya.

You know, it's only been
a few weeks,

but you make a big impression,
I'll say that.

Well, I feel the same way...

Impression-wise.

Noah...

I'm gonna miss you too.

Two bucks man, fair price.

Alright thanks man, for sure.

I know me too.
Hi!

- Hey!
- Hey!

Well...

You were right, this is very
different than past Harvest Festivals.

- In a good way?
- In a great way, yeah.

There's definitely going to
be a Harvest Fest next year.

Yep.

Hey, thank you for
all your help really.

Thank you.
You did great work here.

Not bad for an accountant
from Los Angeles.

Well...

Excuse me.

Hey guys.

Was everything okay
with Professor Farris?

Yeah, Noah he's Professor Ferris

is moving to Australia at the end
of the Semester, that's all.

Oh my gosh, I'm sorry,
that's too bad.

Why?

It just seemed like
you really liked him.

You know what, hey, I...
I've been meaning to tell you,

you know, I'm sorry
I brought Mr. Hugsy up here,

but now I've been looking for him,
and I can't seem to find him.

Well, I sort of noticed him
when I came by your house.

I had a Geology midterm,
so I took him.

- And was he helpful?
- Well, I aced it!

- So you were right!
- Yay! I know.

Hey.
Nice to see ya.

What do you think of
your investment now?

It's wonderful.

We sold out of apples

and got bookings
all through spring

for folks that wanna pick
their own.

- And signed up two more stores.
- I am so happy it's working out.

And that is why she is gonna
take over the orchard for me.

Maddy's also trying to figure out

how we're gonna
top this next year.

That's what I'd like to know,

and our esteemed
school president.

- I do have some ideas.
- You do, do you, do tell.

- Well I will, when you hire me officially.
- Wha... seriously?

I talked to Cara and it
turns out she wouldn't mind

having me here
after all within reason,

and I'm thinking here might be
the next step, if the offer is still...

It's still...
it's still... It's still!

Yay!

Hey.

Professor Ferris.

Hey. Cara, how you doin'
you having fun?

- Yes.
- Good.

My mom was saying
that you're leaving.

I am, yes.

I mean I was gonna wait
until I officially took the job

before I made the big
announcement, but yes I am.

So you haven't
accepted it yet...

No, I mean I haven't yet because
of the timezone difference,

and I think it's Spring Break
down there right now,

but on Monday I'm gonna call
and make it official.

That's really interesting...

- Can you excuse me, for a second.
- Sure.

- Hey Noah!
- 'Ey!

Got a bit of an update
for you buddy.

You do?
About what?

Amy.

Hey Mom?
Sorry.

- Do you have a second?
- For you, I have whole minutes.

I just had a conversation
with Professor Ferris...

You did?

I think you're gonna
find it very interesting...

Have you seen Noah?

- He just left.
- He left?

Good luck...

Marco!

Marco!

Marco...

Polo.

Is it true? You haven't
officially accepted the job?

I have been hesitating,

and I haven't exactly been sure
why until Burt just told me now,

that you're staying here,
and taking the job here.

I did.

What about Los Angeles,
what about your house?

Well, it's just...
it's just a house.

And I wanna make new
memories in a new place...

In this place.

And my daughter's here,
and I have friends here,

and, I think I found a job
that I'm really good at.

Yeah, you are.

And the only thing
that's keeping it

from not being perfect
is your not being here.

Well...

- I can change that.
- Only if you want to.

Believe me, I want to.

Does this mean you're staying?

Yeah.
That's what it means.

Why?

- Why?
- Why?

For love, of course.