Groundswell (2022) - full transcript

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Tracy, how long on that pork

check for the VIP ticket?

45 seconds.

OK.

How long are the tomatoes, Lou?

Pulling them out now, Chef.

Perfect.

Chef, that looks gorgeous.

Should we plate the rest?

Sheridan Reeve's last review

of Chez Garrett, it was good,

but it wasn't great.

He needs to know the Garrett's

new restaurant isn't the same.

Got to give him a

different experience.

I love when you get

that look in your eyes.

Copy that, Chef.

Do you want us to plate

it a different way?

I don't want to plate it at all.

It's a risk, but

hopefully it pays off.

Em, you are my idol.

Serving the meal family

style is brilliant.

Yeah.

Bravo, Chef.

What's this I hear

about family style?

Chef, hi.

Yes, I did decide

to serve a meal...

Family style, in one

of my restaurants?

Yes.

I just thought that this food is

meant to bring people together.

Yeah.

I should have been here.

I'm sorry.

I called you the

second he showed up.

That's not your fault, Emma.

That's what critics do.

They just show up, OK?

But let's just

hope you're right.

He's about to take a bite.

He loves it.

And Garrett, at

some point, Sheridan

asked that you

come to the table.

OK.

Great job, everyone,

especially you, Emma.

Em, why don't you bring out the

dessert so I can introduce you?

Great.

Can you tell I'm still

wearing makeup from the shoot?

Oh, no, no.

You look good.

Great work, everyone.

So good.

Can you start browning

the cobbler for me?

Yes, Chef.

Great.

Aunt June, hey!

Emma?

Where are you?

Oh, I'm in the refrigerator.

You are not going to believe

it, but Sheridan Reeves is here,

and he loves my food.

Well, of course he does.

And Garrett says he's going

to introduce me tonight.

About time that man

appreciates you.

Soon, we will be celebrating

you having your own restaurant.

That is the dream.

Just know, honey, that your

home away from home here on Oahu

is always waiting for you.

Thank you, Aunt June.

And I promise, as soon

as my work allows,

I am going to be on a plane,

and I'm going to come see you.

All right, I got to go.

Love you.

Love you.

Sheridan, such an

honor to have you here.

I heard rumors that your food

here was vastly more elevated

than Chez Garrett, but

I got to be honest,

I assumed you'd

brought someone in.

Really?

Why would you assume that?

You know I like your food, but

tonight had so much more heart.

And the decision to serve

it family style was genius.

I wouldn't quite

call it genius, but...

And that potato dish

was exceptional.

You know, it reminds me of my

grandma's brabant potatoes,

but more elevated.

What was that incredible

sauce you created for it?

Well, that was

the, uh... the, um...

Smoked paprika cashew aioli.

Oh, and this is...

Hi.

The peach cobbler.

Oh.

Smells delicious.

Thank you, Emma.

I did a little mint on

the top to bring out

the flavor of the actual, um...

I have a Left Bank Cab Bordeaux

for you, your favorite.

What happened tonight?

Look, Em, I really wanted

to introduce you, I swear.

It just wasn't the right moment.

Yeah, but if tonight

wasn't the right moment,

then when, Garrett?

You did great in there

tonight, but I just

can't have Sheridan Reeves

knowing everything...

What, knowing that those

are my recipes, or that...

That I'm your girlfriend?

You know I want to, right?

I just... the Gourmet

Network is more interested

in me being a bachelor

on my Instagram

than it is in my cooking.

Garrett, you're so

incredibly talented.

Being honest about

having a girlfriend

is not going to ruin that.

You're right.

You're right.

I know.

I know.

And I'm going to shout

it from the rooftops

just as soon as I get

the show renewed, OK?

Just a few more weeks, please.

I don't need rooftops.

I need...

Listen, I'll give you the

credit you deserve, OK?

I promise.

All right?

Hello?

Anyone still here?

Sorry to interrupt.

I think I may have

forgot my phone.

Nothing to interrupt here.

We're just having a quick

chef-mentee debrief, actually.

Oh.

Found it.

Hey, you know, I

was thinking, what

if I expand my article into a

cover story for Food and Wine?

And I love the mentorship angle.

Ella, was it?

Emma.

Oh, of course.

I'm sure after seeing Chef

Garrett prepare the food

tonight, you've

learned quite a bit.

Oh, yes.

I have learned

quite a bit tonight.

Garrett, I'll be in touch.

Have a great night.

What?

I couldn't contradict

what I just told him.

But you can contradict

what you just told me.

You are a very, very

talented chef, Emma.

But this is business, all right?

We've all paid our dues.

The sooner you learn

that, the better.

OK.

That's... that's

the thing, Garrett.

It's actually not

just business for me.

This is over, professionally

and personally.

Emma, what are

you talking about?

You're just overreacting again.

Yeah, of course

you would say that.

Of course you would say.

You can't just walk away.

I gave you your shot, OK?

Before you met me, you

were cooking on the line

for what, 10 years, huh?

Without my recommendation, you

are just another line cook.

You need me.

No, Garrett.

I need me.

You OK?

I made us some

hibiscus iced tea.

Did I just pack a bag

and fly to Hawaii?

You did indeed.

I believe it's the most

spontaneous thing you've ever

done.

Maybe I overreacted.

Maybe you didn't.

Garrett was just trying to

do what he thought was best.

What if he was right?

First of all, coming

to this island

is never an overreaction.

And it sounds to me like Garrett

did what's best for Garrett.

You remember, it

was your food that

blew away one of the most

prominent food critics

in the country.

You're right.

I know you're right.

Cheers to that.

Wow.

This is delicious.

I'm not without skills.

Emma, honey, you

can't build a house

unless you have a

good foundation.

Sorry to say, it

sounded like yours

had more than a few cracks.

I think I knew that in my gut.

But I loved him, you know?

And he's right.

I was just a line cook

before he gave me a shot.

What if I do need him?

If Garrett can't acknowledge

who you are, in and out

of the kitchen, I

can guarantee you

you're better off without him.

I don't know.

I just need a break from it all.

I need to rethink what I want.

No need to figure

it all out now.

Take a breath.

Enjoy Waikiki bliss.

You're not taking a break

from eating, too, are you?

Let's not get crazy, now.

There's my girl.

Come on.

Let's get you unpacked.

Settling in OK?

Oh, yeah.

Everything's great.

It's beautiful.

Was this Uncle Kai's?

Sure was.

Do you remember when he tried

to teach me how to surf?

Do I ever.

You were so terrified.

You wouldn't get in

past your ankles.

I know it must be so hard

to be here without him.

I miss him so much, too.

You two had such a special bond.

I did always promise him

that I'd give it a second go.

You know, it's not too late.

You remember him saying when

you're out in the ocean,

your problems just melt away?

He wasn't wrong.

So how about some supper?

Sounds good.

I'll just jump in the shower.

OK.

Hey, good to see you.

Look at you two.

All right.

Have a good night.

What are you talking about?

That can't be possible.

Sir, like I said, we

don't do lessons anymore.

But you can buy or rent.

But you're the only surf shop

at this end of the beach.

It's just bad business.

I'm sorry, man.

I don't know what to tell you.

Hermano, with those

customer service skills,

should have had you

train the waitstaff.

Shouldn't you be over there,

roasting a pig or something?

You wish.

Mira, I brought you

a little bit of food

because I know how

you forget to eat.

This smells just like Mom's.

Except her serving of

mofongo would have been,

like, three times this size.

And if you left one

little bite...

Did you sleep in here

again last night?

Yeah.

Inventory went late.

Wait till you taste

Franky's salsa flight.

Of course, you have to pair

it with a Serrano Margarita.

Oh, of course you do.

If it tastes good as

it smells, I'm in.

So I'm going to go

check on the table.

Why don't you take a peek?

I'll come back and get you

when the table's ready.

OK.

OK, you know I

don't have a filter,

so I'm just going to say it.

I'm worried about you.

Don't be.

You'd be surprised how

comfy this thing is.

I'm not just talking about that.

You used to love to

give surf lessons.

Oh, so you're worried

because I no longer

want to spend my

time giving lessons

to overeager tourists who are

trying to find themselves?

Ben, Estrella is...

Let's just not go there.

We have a customer.

Excuse me.

OK, but if she was still

running the shop with you,

don't you think that she would

want you to confront your...

There's nothing to confront.

I'm perfectly capable

of giving lessons.

I just choose not to.

Hey.

Need any help over there?

Uh, hi.

Yes.

Do you have surf

booties in a size 6?

I do, but I wouldn't

recommend those for beginners.

How do you know I'm a beginner?

You're buying booties

when there is no rocks

and it's 90 degrees out.

Maybe I have very

sensitive feet.

And that leash you're holding

is for a stand-up paddleboard.

Perhaps I enjoy both sports.

Yeah, perhaps.

Yeah.

Or maybe I don't want

you to spend money

on things you don't need.

And how do you know what I need?

Let me guess.

You came to Hawaii to

find yourself, right?

No.

Come on.

I came for surf lessons.

Do you offer surf lessons?

He's the best surfer and surf

instructor on the island.

Oh, look who it is.

Hey.

Oh, two times in one week.

Good to see you.

Oh, my goodness.

You're so beautiful.

You are gorgeous.

What is this dress

you're wearing?

Thank you.

Gentlemen, this is my

niece Emma, all the way

from Atlanta, Georgia.

Hi, there.

Hi.

Seems like fate.

So do you think you

have time for me, or?

I need to check.

I checked his schedule.

Believe it or not, he has an

opening tomorrow, 6:00 AM.

Great.

Then that's settled.

It's a date.

No, it's not a date.

Finally, an updated version of

my mother's Asopao de Pollo

Oh, it smells incredible.

Please eat.

Buen provecho!

Mm.

The depth of flavor is just...

It's so layered.

It's like I can taste

every herb and spice.

It just melts together into this

palate-pleasing combination.

Is that culantro?

I'm impressed.

Most gringas, they can't

tell the subtle but important

difference between

culantro and cilantro.

So how many carrots do

I have to chop for you

to give this recipe to me?

It's the island

secret ingredient.

Puerto Rican dishes, they're

very complementary and similar

to Polynesian flavors.

The one just seems

to elevate the other.

Franky, you have to try

her Southern fried chicken.

It's heaven on Earth.

Sign me up, sister.

I miss me some good

Southern cooking so much.

Fun fact, he actually went to

culinary school in Louisiana.

Oh, I knew I liked you.

Well, if you like

this, you're going

to love what I have for the

annual Big Wave cook-off.

I watch that every year.

You know, two of

my idols I heard

are judging this year,

the fabulous Lee Anne

Wong and Katie Lee.

Katie Lee.

Oh, my God, I just can't, right?

I love her.

Wait, are you competing?

Is the Pope Catholic?

Oh, wait.

Did you come to the

island to compete, too?

Oh, actually, she's

taking a break

from the kitchen at this moment.

Oh, really?

That's so sad.

I wanted to have a chance

to taste your cooking.

Oh.

I mean, I guess

cooking with a friend

isn't the same thing as

cooking in a formal kitchen.

It's true.

And after this incredible meal,

I mean, how could I say no?

What about tomorrow, my place?

I'll whip up my famous

passion fruit mojitos,

and you all can

mess up my kitchen.

And maybe you're going to share

with me your fried chicken

recipe?

Only if you'll give me the

recipe for your asopao.

That one might sting a bit,

but OK, you have a deal.

OK.

Seriously, this is so good.

I know.

He knows.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no.

Why?

Why did you do this?

Well, I'm here.

Yeah.

Did this really have

to be at 6:00 AM?

Surfer's hours, Gidget.

What?

I'm on time.

You cold?

No.

You do know we're

in Hawaii, right?

Oh, yeah.

Look, this is a... this

is a surfing wetsuit.

Yeah, if you were surfing

in the Atlantic or Iceland.

Very funny.

Well, at least you

won't get a rash.

Rash?

No, no, no, no.

No one said anything

about a rash.

What kind of rash?

You know what?

Don't answer that.

Do you have any

surfing experience?

Well, I've seen Blue

Crush, like, four times,

and I love Keanu Reeves.

OK, so let's start

from the beginning.

OK.

Just before we start, I just...

I just have to say, I'm kind

of sort of extremely terrified

of the ocean.

But that's not going

to be a problem, right?

You know how to swim, right?

It's not that I don't

know how to swim.

I mean, pools have

never been an issue.

Oh there... there are no sharks

on the end of the beach.

It's not that.

It's... it's the waves.

Oh, the waves.

There are no waves in surfing.

Just FYI, I respond better

to positive reinforcement.

Noted.

The second most important

thing is to stay relaxed

and to not panic.

That's when you get in trouble.

OK.

All right.

Well, I guess now is

as good a time as any.

Shall we?

Whoa, whoa.

Not so fast, sufer girl.

We're going to start right here.

Surfing it's not

just about the ocean.

It's a way of life.

It's a mindset.

So we're to start

with breathing.

You do know how

to breathe, right?

Yeah, I'm pretty good at that.

OK.

So let's start.

OK.

Now, raise your arms.

OK.

Breathe in through the

nose, out through the mouth.

Every surfer has

their own ritual

before getting in the water.

OK.

Now we're going to

try a few pop ups.

Uh, in the ocean?

No, still not yet.

All right.

I feel like I've got

this surfing thing down.

Start paddling.

And hold it, the board,

on this position.

And when I say pop up.

All right.

Well, your turn.

All right.

Like this?

Start paddling.

OK, now pop up.

Uh, sorry.

What do I do from this

downward dog position?

Just drag your

foot up under you.

Yeah.

Oh!

You OK?

I'm OK.

Well, not bad for

your first attempt.

I fell.

Oh.

Oh, you're going to fall.

Huh?

So this is your leash.

This is what will keep you

from losing your board.

OK.

You know what?

Why don't you just do

a show and tell today.

I'm actually a really

good visual learner.

Hey, remember, you have to

let go of the fear and relax.

And besides, I

don't surf anymore.

I might be an amateur, but

there are two surfboards here.

For me today, it's just a

raft to go out with you.

Now, stop stalling

and start paddling.

It's surprisingly

peaceful out here.

Yeah.

It's a great time to learn.

There's a groundswell building.

Groundswell?

What's that?

It sounds kind of scary.

Nah, it's just the opposite.

Way out there, there's

a storm, and it's

sending you the most

beautiful waves to learn on.

Well, that's perfect timing.

Speaking of which, when

I tell you to paddle,

you're going to

look straight ahead

and paddle as hard as you can.

OK?

And when I say pop

up, you're going

to do just what you

did on the sand.

I'm going to fall.

You will fall.

Like I said, just make sure

you cover your head on your way

up so that board

doesn't hit you, OK?

I don't know about this.

Now, most importantly,

stay relaxed.

Have fun.

Don't fight it.

Trust me.

I'll be right here to get you.

OK, now get down on your board.

Here comes a wave.

OK, start paddling.

Keep paddling, Emma!

OK, now pop up!

You OK?

Yeah, I'm OK.

Good because wipeouts are

a big part of surfing.

OK?

Here comes another one.

Ready?

No, no.

I'm Good for today.

OK, surfer girl.

You did great.

No, I didn't.

Well, an hour ago, you were

terrified of the ocean.

And you wiped out like a pro.

So you should be

proud of yourself.

It's just the waves.

They seem so much

bigger out here

than they do from the shore.

You can't get in your

own head about it.

When I tell you

to start paddling,

you have to look forward.

Trust that I have your back.

OK.

I will.

Same time tomorrow?

Um, yeah.

So how was this morning?

Mm, it was a little like Blue

Crush 2 meet a washing machine.

But a lot of fun.

And how was my brother?

You mean other than that

sparkling personality?

He totally Miyagied me.

So how did you meet my aunt?

Your Uncle Kai gave me a

job at the rum distillery

when we first moved here.

Ah.

That's amazing.

Parsley, do I use

the whole bunch?

Sí.

Todo.

My aunt and uncle were just

the most amazing couple,

weren't they?

They were my hashtag

couple goals.

Right?

Who could live up to that?

I used to think the

same thing, chica.

And then on a flight back

from New Orleans to Hawaii,

I met Sebastian.

A flight attendant?

Pilot.

Oh, fancy.

He showed me that true

love is still alive

and that we all deserve it.

I can't wait to meet him.

All right.

Do you think I need to thin

out the sauce a little bit?

Oh, no.

It looks perfect.

OK, what's the scoop?

What's the story?

Tell me.

Spill.

Spill.

There's nothing to spill.

Other than I quit my job, I

broke up with my boyfriend,

and I ran away to Hawaii.

Oh, is that all?

Emma, you're gorgeous, kind.

Obviously an amazing chef.

I hope you know that.

Oh, Franky, you're so sweet.

I don't know.

I thought I had everything

I wanted lined up.

But then it wasn't what it

seemed or who he seemed.

Anyway.

Ooh, that chicken.

That chicken's

ready to come out.

Oh.

OK.

Let me get the

special sauce with it.

Get it ready for you.

Here we go.

OK.

Mm.

Delicioso.

Mm.

Yep.

That is so good.

Absolutely perfect.

So good.

Mommy would be so proud.

Everything OK?

No.

Maria, my partner

for the competition,

she slipped in the fish

market and broke her arm.

She has to drop out.

Oh, no!

That's horrible.

I'm so sorry, Franky.

Is she OK?

She says she's OK.

I'm going to bring her over

some food later to check,

but she can't cook with

one arm, and there's

no way that I'm going

to find a partner

before the competition starts.

Seems to me like

you already have.

We do make a great

team, and you're already

cooking with a friend.

That's all it would

be, technically.

So what do you say?

I say we win.

Ugh, why so early?

I love surfing.

I love surfing.

I love surfing.

I love surfing.

A one, two, three, four.

Surf.

Surf.

Surf is the only way I say to

make music with the ocean day

by day.

I surf all day, play

music all night,

and I just can't wait till

the morning light to go surf.

You know, at least I

didn't jump off this time.

I just old school fell off.

That's progress, right?

That's huge.

Now we've got to

get you to stand up.

But that's impossible

without trust.

I trust.

Yeah?

Then why do you keep

looking back when I tell you

that you have to look forward?

What if you miss something?

You've got to have faith, Emma.

You can't control the ocean.

You're not in charge

over there, and that's...

That's a good thing.

You have to turn yourself over

to the wave and just ride it.

Go with the current,

you succeed.

Fight the current...

Wipe out?

Drown?

I'm not going to let anything

happen to you out there.

I've got you.

I should probably... I should go.

Franky and I, we got to start

practicing for the competition.

We only have a few days left.

Thanks for doing this with him.

Oh, I just don't

want to disappoint.

Franky says you're

an amazing chef.

I'm sure you'll do great.

You have to tell me

everything about it, OK?

So you've been talking

to your brother about me?

Well, you know, I mean,

for insurance purposes.

Very funny.

Are you not coming?

Somebody has got to watch

over the staff at the cantina.

Ben, where's your faith?

Aloha, everyone.

I am your host, Anuhea.

You might know me as

one of Hawaii's hottest

local recording artists

and self-proclaimed foodie.

I'd like to welcome you all

to the 10th annual Big Wave

cook-off.

Today, we have six incredibly

talented culinary duos.

Only four teams will move

on to the next round.

Those four teams will

then fight it out

for one of two

spots in our finale,

where we will name this

year's winners, who

will receive $50,000.

You didn't say anything

to me about prize money.

Didn't I?

Are you ready to meet

your celebrity judges?

Woo!

She's a chef, cookbook writer,

television personality,

and now a best-selling author.

Give it up for Katie Lee.

Thank you, everyone.

I'm so thrilled to be here.

Our next judge left the

bright lights of New York City

to follow her heart

all the way to Hawaii.

She is a TV personality, top

chef, and cookbook writer.

Give it up for Lee Anne Wong.

Hello, Hawaii.

I am ready for something

sweet and spicy.

And finally, I'd like to

introduce our celebrity mentor.

We couldn't believe it when

he signed on last minute.

This chef will not be a

part of the judges panel

but will instead watch

on as our team's cook,

offering them priceless advice

throughout the competition.

He is the culinary

world's favorite bachelor.

Give it up for Garrett Weston.

Oh, no, no, no, no.

How is this happening?

Wait, the ex-boyfriend

is Garrett Weston?

You're not just cute.

You're also smart.

Oh, no.

Hey, Em.

Hey.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

It's fate.

Can you believe it?

No, I really, really can't.

This was not on your schedule.

Look, when you said you're

coming to visit your aunt,

I knew I had to come find you.

Ever since you left,

I've not been the same.

Mucho gusto, Franky.

So nice to meet you.

Garrett.

Good to meet you, too.

Pleasure.

Yeah.

We should be prepping.

I really miss you, Em.

Well, I'm sure you can

find a new chef de cuisine.

That's not what

I'm talking about.

Ben, what are you doing here?

Who's watching my restaurant?

Oh, yeah?

Nice to see you, too, man.

Can't I come to support

my little brother?

And Emma, of course.

How do you know Emma?

Oh, I'm her surf instructor.

Ben.

You surf now?

Yeah.

Chefs, it's time for

your first challenge.

That's my cue.

See you soon.

Good luck, she's

the best, you know.

Oh, I know.

Hey, break an egg.

Today, you'll be using

an ingredient from one

of our sponsors, Ko Hana Rum.

With us today is the

owner of Ko Hana rum.

Stand up, June Ko Hana.

Each team will be making

a dessert using rum

from Ko Hana's distillery.

It can be any dessert

you want, but the rum

needs to be the

star of the dish.

You have one hour, and

your time starts now.

All right, what are we thinking?

OK, the first thing

that comes to my mind

is a Puerto Rican rum cake.

But it's not going

to be original enough

to impress the judges.

We need to incorporate

some island flair.

Right.

OK.

So maybe we elevate it by making

a miniature version of it,

almost like a petit four.

Ooh, rum poppers.

I love it.

With a rum glaze on top?

Oh, that's so good.

And you know what?

We can cut back on the sugar

in the cake a little bit

so I can make a macadamia

coconut frosting

to pipe inside.

Ooh, we got this, chica.

Yes.

Let's go.

I forgot to grab the cake pan.

Oh, I'll grab one.

Hey, Em.

It looks like you didn't come

to the island just to cook, huh?

That is ready.

Can you pour it in and

get it in the oven?

Yep.

I'll start the glaze.

Got it.

Absolutely.

10 minutes left on

the clock, chefs.

Taste this.

Delicioso.

Let's plate.

OK.

Oh, that looks perfect.

You greased the pan, right?

Ah, Franky, I don't think I did.

I am so sorry.

I... I'm so sorry.

It's just with Garrett,

I got all distracted.

It's all good.

It's all good.

We just need to

come up with a plan.

Five minutes left

on the clock, chefs.

You better start plating.

And rapido.

I have an idea.

Hi.

Hi.

And what do we have here,

Team South by Southeast?

Today, we prepared for you an

individual pineapple rum trifle

layered with macadamia

coconut frosting.

And a rum glaze.

Oh, well let's get in here.

I think that your cake

has a really nice texture

to it, a good crumb.

The frosting is perfectly sweet.

However, I think your

presentation is lacking.

You know, I have to

agree with Katie.

But that being said, the flavor

is delicious and on point.

Thank you.

Sorry.

No.

This was not your fault.

You were fantastic today, and

you made it to the next round.

That's what matters.

Thanks.

Don't underestimate

yourself, honey.

You know, I usually don't.

But it takes one negative

comment from Garrett,

and I just...

Emma, my sweet child.

You've got to stop giving that

man so much of your power.

When Garrett's

not around, you're

able to make showstopping meals.

Why does his presence make

you question your choices?

Because he has so much

experience, and his opinion

holds a lot of weight for me.

Darling, it's your

own unique instincts

that will get your

ahead in this life.

Your gut is the most

reliable opinion you can get.

Don't let Garrett keep

you from seizing the day.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Good morning, Ben.

Hey!

Aloha, surfer girl.

You're early.

That's because I

have decided today

is the day I am finally going

to stand up on my board.

That's great, but...

No, no.

No buts.

Nothing's standing in my way.

I am ready.

I just have one request.

Sure.

But Emma, I...

You're going to surf today, too.

Got to meet me halfway.

Whatever you say, boss.

The ground is not

swelling today.

It's totally flat

today, actually.

Did you know it was

going to be flat?

I tried to tell you, but you

were a little too excited

to hear me.

It's for the best.

My fearless confidence faded the

second my toes his the water.

You'll get there.

Don't worry.

Like I said, you've got

to surrender to the waves.

Well, I would have, if

they'd actually shown up.

Thanks for coming yesterday.

Oh, yeah.

Hey, that guy I met...

Garrett.

We were together for a

while, and he made a bunch

of promises he couldn't keep.

It's not the kind of

relationship I want.

And what kind of

relationship do you want?

Honesty.

Honesty would be really nice.

Well, honestly, if it

makes you feel better,

I tried Garrett's

frozen pizza line,

and it tasted like cardboard.

But not quite as good.

What about you?

What about me?

Oh, come on.

You know what?

You do the brooding,

mysterious thing very well,

but if you want me to trust you,

you've got to trust me, too.

What would you like

me to do, then?

I would like you to tell

me something about yourself

that no one knows.

Oh.

Well, I'm actually a huge

fan of Christmas movies.

Everyone is a secret

fan of Christmas movies.

Come on.

Stop deflecting.

Tell me something real.

Something...

Something more like...

Like?

Like why don't you surf anymore?

Because I don't feel

like I deserve to.

Ben, we're going to

need more than that.

You said one thing.

Besides, I'm starving.

You hungry?

Always.

What is this?

Chinese beans.

You know, Ricardo makes the

best empanadas on the island.

Really?

Yeah.

It's over there.

I'll take you.

OK.

You know, I didn't realize there

was such a strong Puerto Rican

influence in Hawaii.

Yeah, there is.

Can I get these, please?

Thank you.

Yeah, yeah.

Did you know that there

are now over 50,000 Puerto

Rican descendants

living in Hawaii?

Really?

That's amazing.

Yeah.

It's a great story.

In 1899, there was a devastating

hurricane in Puerto Rico,

and it destroyed all

the sugar plantations.

So because of this,

there was a shortage

of sugar in the

world market, which

then put a huge demand on the

Hawaiian sugar production.

So after that, the

plantation owners

started recruiting Puerto

Ricans to the island.

Two?

It all started with 54 men

that made a hard journey.

When they arrived, it

was even harder for them.

But within a year, over 5,000

men, women, and children

made Hawaii their home.

Two of those settlers were

my great-grandparents.

Wow.

And here we are.

Thank you so much.

Yes.

Enjoy.

Thank you.

OK, wait.

That is...

I know.

Perfect.

That is... yes, perfect.

These empanadas are incredible.

So did your family

come here, then?

No, we moved here 12 years ago.

You don't know who this is?

Ben was trying to be

number one on the circuit.

He was brought over

to compete and train.

Full ride.

The circuit.

You mean surfing?

Yeah.

That was another time.

Ricardo, gracias.

Any time, amigo.

Hey, and bring her back.

I like her.

Thanks.

I can't believe this

is where you live.

Part time, at least.

Most nights, I

crash at the shop.

Is that 10-minute

commute just too much?

Something like that.

You thirsty?

Yeah.

I'd love some water.

Your wish, my lady.

Thank you.

It is the best.

You won't find this in Atlanta.

No, I won't.

What?

Where is your kitchen?

OK.

Sorry.

Slim pickings.

That's my specialty.

Did I see some scallions

in your garden?

I'm on it.

Sorry.

I'm... I'm really sorry.

I was just looking

for spoons, and...

That's OK.

That's...

Your girlfriend.

Of course.

She's gorgeous, and as your

friend, I think it's great.

I mean, you're a

surf instructor.

You chop down

coconuts from trees.

Of course, you

have a girlfriend.

Wife, actually.

She, uh... she passed

away three years ago.

Ben, I'm so sorry.

No.

It's OK.

That looks delicious.

Let's take it outside.

The sun is going to set soon.

Her name was Estrella.

She had one of those presences

that just lit up every room.

Where did you two meet?

She was actually my eighth

grade pen pal in Puerto Rico.

Wow, that's so sweet.

Did she live far?

No, just a couple of hours on

the other side of the island.

Our schools thought it

would be a good way for us

to work on our writing.

Are you talking about actual

letter writing, or emails?

Oh, no, yeah.

Old school letters.

There was something

about never having

met in person that,

just let us be

totally honest with each

other in those letters.

So when the ninth grade

spring dance came around,

I worked up the courage and

asked her to be my date.

She said yes.

So her mom drove her the

two hours over to my school,

and from the moment I met her,

even though I was only 15, I...

I knew I was going to marry her.

After we got married,

we would move to Hawaii

for me to surf competitively.

And still, we never

stopped writing each other.

Sometimes, we'd

leave little notes

in hidden places for the

other one to find later.

So it's hard for me

to do the things I

used to do that brought me joy.

I don't think she'd

want you to feel

like you don't deserve to surf.

It's not that simple.

Well, we should

probably get you back

before June sends

out a search party.

So the market was

abuzz this morning.

Something about my brother

having quite the day

with a charming gringa.

What?

How?

It was...

Speaking of which, oh, look.

We don't have any dish towels.

I got to go get dish towels.

Hey.

Hey.

Listen, I really

wanted to apologize.

No, no.

I'm the one who

needs to apologize.

I know it's not coconuts, but...

These are absolutely beautiful.

Thank you.

Aw.

Hey, I just hadn't talked

about Estrella in so long.

Or at all, really.

And I know you were just

being a good friend.

Yeah.

No, of course.

A friend.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

That's... and I'm always here,

if you ever need to talk

or anything.

Yeah.

Thank you so much for these.

It's really sweet.

I should probably

get back to prepping.

Yeah, yeah.

Right.

Right.

Of course.

Yeah.

Good luck today.

Thank you.

Welcome, everyone, to day

two of our competition.

Chefs, four teams remain.

But after today, only two teams

will move on to the finale.

Now for your

challenge today, you

will be cooking with one of

Hawaii's native vegetables,

the kalo, or taro root.

The kalo needs to be

the star of the dish.

Your time starts now.

All of my taro recipes

are very traditional.

Since the vegetable

is local, I feel

we should lean into

the Southern flair.

OK.

Well, taro food is very

similar in texture to a potato.

So I created a take

on Vermont potatoes

at Garrett's that

everyone went crazy for.

So what if we fry the taro,

we sub it for the potato.

I think the flavors will

come together really nicely.

OK?

Great.

Vamos.

How are you guys

doing over here?

Uh, we're fine, Chef.

Thank you.

You want to run anything by me?

We are doing a dish

based on Emma's take

on brabant potatoes.

Oh.

Um, you sure you

really want to do that?

I am, Chef.

Thank you.

It's just you have such

great recipes, Emma.

I really think you should

stand out from the rest.

Well, thank you very

much for your input.

I'm going to grab

our ingredients.

Hey.

Sorry to interrupt.

Are you doing this

brabant potato style?

Yes, with a cashew aioli.

It was Garrett's recipe.

What are you guys doing?

Not that.

Good luck.

I'll see you at

the judges' table.

Thanks.

You, too.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

We've got to make a new dish.

Are you crazy? Why?

No, no.

Mm.

That is delicious.

That sauce.

It is a paprika cashew aioli.

Wow.

I'm going to have

to get that recipe.

Well done.

Thank you, Chefs.

And last but certainly not

least, what do we have here?

Today we have for

you a mofongo de taro

with a Creole mojo sauce.

And a freshly picked

hibiscus and mint iced tea.

Mm.

Smells delicious.

You know, I love your

presentation so much more

today, and the twist you've

done on the sauce is great.

And your hibiscus mint iced

tea is super refreshing.

However, I feel like I want to

see more of your personality

in your food.

Like, you two are holding

something back right now.

I agree.

I think this is delicious, but

mofongo is in your safety zone,

and we're looking for

you to step outside.

This is good, but I'm not sure

it's enough to keep you here.

OK.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You all cooked

incredible meals today.

But unfortunately, two

teams have to leave us.

The first team to be

eliminated is the Spice Girls.

It was so good.

And the final team leaving us

tonight is the Saucy Sauciers.

South by Southeast,

you are in the finale.

I'm so happy for you guys.

Thank you so much.

So the Hawaiian ancestors

believed this land was sacred.

Somehow, it's remained

untouched all these years.

If you're lucky, you

will feel a ho'ailona.

Ho'ailona?

What's that?

It's a sign from the elements.

Like a cloud or a

breeze or even a bird

that will guide

you on your path.

I like that.

I always feel most connected

to myself when I'm here.

And I wanted you to see it.

What a stunning view.

Thank you for

sharing it with me.

Yeah.

So you never mentioned.

How long are you

planning to stay here?

That's a good question with

not a very good answer.

Well, while I still

have you, we've

got to get you to ride a wave.

And how exactly are we

going to do that here?

You know what?

I think I already

understand the lesson

without having to

actually... you know,

we can just go down the path.

This was such a nice day.

Um, it was such a good hike.

You know, to be outside.

Do you have any more stories

about your ancestors,

or... is this going to hold me?

You guys are all set.

Emma, I'm not going to

make you do anything

you don't want to do.

Oh!

Woo!

Just for the record,

I totally beat you.

You had a head start.

Oh, please.

Keep telling yourself

that, surfer boy.

Oh, wait till the

next surf lesson.

You're going to get it.

You have a beautiful

life here, Ben.

I do.

I guess I just forgot.

Hey, I... I know I shut

down the other night.

No.

I said too much.

I'm sorry.

No, no, no.

Thank you.

It actually felt really good

to talk about her again.

I'm glad.

It's not just the loss.

It's that I wasn't

around to say goodbye.

Was it sudden?

She was riding her vespa to the

market when, out of nowhere,

a truck run a red light.

Oh, Ben.

That's so horrible.

I'm so sorry.

But it sounds like there was

nothing you could have done.

She was conscious for

another hour before she died.

But they couldn't

get a hold of me.

I was at a hidden

beach, surfing.

And 38 missed calls later,

while I was training,

I lost the only

chance to say goodbye.

That's so heartbreaking.

I'm sorry.

I haven't... I

haven't surfed since.

I get it.

I really do, in my own way.

How so?

My dad's an army officer.

And five years ago, my parents

were stationed overseas,

but we all agreed to

meet here for Christmas.

But I canceled because of work.

And, um, my mom had a

sudden heart attack.

And I never saw her again.

That must have

been so difficult.

This is actually the first

time I've come back since.

And it was Aunt June who...

I mean, my goodness, she's

here, grieving her own sister's

death.

But we became really

close, and she

was the one who

helped me realize

I had to forgive myself.

And that all my mom would want

is for me to follow my dreams.

And to be happy.

Maybe someday, I'll get there.

You were the one who taught me,

the only way to make progress

is to stop looking back

and to look forward.

A very wise surf instructor said

you've got to ride the current.

Fight the current, that's

when you get in trouble.

Said that, huh?

I fo.

It smells in here.

It's like you can

just feel the history.

You certainly can.

Can you believe

the same method has

been used to craft the rum since

Kai's great-grandfather first

built this place in the 1800s?

That's unbelievable.

You know, you're lucky.

Not everyone finds what

you and Uncle Kai had.

Is Ben coming to the party?

He hasn't mentioned it.

We're just friends.

You know, there was

a time your Uncle Kai

and I were just

backgammon partners.

Don't you have to wait a while

after breaking up with someone

before you start dating again?

Says who?

I'd just gone through a

breakup when I met your uncle,

and three months

later, we were engaged.

We had one of those

instant connections.

Aw.

How does that saying go?

If you want to make

fate laugh, make a plan.

What is it?

Franky just texted,

come to the beach stat.

We came as quickly as we could.

Is... what's going on?

Is that...

He's beautiful.

I mean, his... his technique.

It's incredible.

No, you had it right

the first time.

Just beautiful.

I don't know how

to thank you, Emma.

I haven't seen him this

happy in a really long time.

Oh, Junie, I have

those pineapples.

Oh, wonderful.

Would you be a dear and

load them into my car?

Of course.

Onward!

Pineapples, we go!

Hey.

How long have you been here?

Long enough to understand

why you're considered

the best surfer on the island.

Eh, I'm a little rusty.

No, you're not.

You are...

Starving.

Wow.

Are you kidding me?

Thanks.

You know, this... this reminds

me of my mom's cooking.

Really?

Did your mom cook Southern food?

No.

But she made delicious

food that was full of love.

Oh, hello, you two.

I hope I'm not

interrupting anything.

Although if I am, I

wouldn't be mad about it.

Hi, June.

We're just having a bite.

What are all these

pineapples for?

So I decided that we should

serve piña coladas at the party

tomorrow.

It was your uncle's favorite.

He would love that.

On that note, I got to get

back to the distillery.

This party won't throw itself.

Wait, what about

these pineapples?

You two get dicing.

We need lots.

You know your husband's

amazing, right?

Oh, yes, I do.

Why put a ring on it.

We've had so much

fun cooking together.

We have.

And I can't wait for the finale.

And we are definitely

going to come visit you.

When are you leaving, anyway?

I don't know.

I should probably start

figuring that out.

Sounds like somebody's falling

in love with the island.

Among other things.

Stop.

If you'll excuse

me for a second.

Wow, wow, wow.

You look stunning.

Thank you.

You look...

Hungry.

I know.

I was going to say handsome.

I wanted to thank you for

our talk the other day.

It really helped me.

I'm so glad.

You've really helped me.

I feel like myself again.

I feel like I can

go home and take

on anything that comes my way.

Right.

You're leaving soon.

Yeah, but I've got

to ride a wave first.

Well, as a instructor,

I should want

that to happen as

soon as possible.

But selfishly, I wouldn't mind

if it took a while longer,

you know.

I wouldn't mind, either.

I've... I've grown quite

fond of my surf instructor.

If I'm being honest, I can't

stop thinking about him.

Is that so?

Because there's this

student that I can't get out

of my head, either.

Emma, there you are.

I've been looking

for you everywhere.

It's really not a good time.

I'm so sorry to interrupt.

Listen, I really need

to speak to you, Ems.

You're going to love this.

Trust me.

Can't it wait?

I'm going to go

grab us a drink, OK?

I'm so sorry.

No.

I'll find you in a bit.

OK.

Come with me.

Look, I've been thinking

about what you said,

and I owe you an apology.

What's the catch?

I'm serious.

My ego made it hard

for me to see clearly.

I know I didn't handle

things right with you.

Thank you for saying that.

I have an offer for you.

What is this?

It's everything you ever wanted.

What are you talking about?

So I had a call with my

investor group earlier today,

and they were going on and

on about how excited they

are about the food at

Garrett Weston's bistro.

And they wanted to know

what new restaurant

I'm going to open in Atlanta.

And I told them it would

be yours, under your name.

I mean, part of the Garrett

Weston collection, of course.

But you'd have complete

creative control

and you would finally

get the chance

to present your

recipes as your own.

That... wow.

That's a lot.

That's... I don't want you to do

me any favors, though, Garrett.

It's not a favor.

It's a smart business.

And it's what you deserve.

Look, even if you win this

competition, that's not enough

for you to open

your own restaurant.

It's the least I can do.

I don't know what to say.

Say you'll give me another

shot, as a business partner.

Thank you for this, Garrett.

Really, thank you.

But I have to think about it.

Of course.

But I need to let

them know by tomorrow,

so 24 hours, you could

have your own restaurant.

Sorry to interrupt back there.

No worries, man.

I actually want to thank you.

Yeah?

Why's that?

Well, you know, you've had

such a great effect on Emma.

And because of you,

she's in a great place

to live out her dreams.

I'm so glad.

She has had such a

great effect on me, too.

You know, actually, when her

and I come back to Hawaii,

maybe you should take us

both out for a lesson, huh?

I didn't think you and Emma

were spending much time together

these days.

Well, I mean, it's

a bit hush hush,

but it looks like we

might be opening up

another restaurant

again over in Atlanta.

Yeah.

I just surprised her

with the contracts.

Yeah.

I mean, I've been

promising her for years

but finally came through.

And she said yes?

She did not say no.

But you know, she's

looking it over.

Cheers.

I'm so confused.

He's offering me

everything I've ever

wanted on a silver platter.

Somehow, it feels like it

could be silver plated.

I know.

You're probably right.

I mean, his apology seemed

genuine, but my own restaurant.

It's just...

Ben?

Ben.

I'm sorry to interrupt.

Emma, can I talk to

you for a minute?

Yeah, of course.

I'll go grab a shrimp canape.

I'm really sorry about earlier.

No worries.

It seemed like it was important.

Garrett filled me in, actually.

He did?

Yeah.

Congratulations.

I haven't made any

sort of decision yet.

Ben, there's a lot to consider.

What's to consider?

This is your dream, right?

Yeah, it is.

But you've shown me...

Don't worry.

I'll be here to give

you lessons next time

you come to the island.

Wait, lessons?

No.

I haven't said yes yet.

But you should.

And I'm sorry, but I...

I can't do tomorrow's

lesson anymore.

New inventory coming in.

But the waves are

supposed to be ideal,

so you should still surf, OK?

Alone?

You got this, Emma.

You don't need me.

Maybe things weren't as

intense as I thought with Ben.

Are you trying to

convince yourself or me?

Because you're never

going to convince me

that you and Ben

aren't falling in love.

Love?

I think you're getting

ahead of yourself.

Am I?

I see the way you two

look at each other.

Honey, he looks at you

like Kai looked at me.

You and Uncle Kai had a

love that was very rare.

I think I'm more used to the

kind of love that starts out

as a romantic fairy tale and

then ends up with me getting

kicked out of the castle.

Not every relationship is

the one you had with Garrett.

Yeah.

You and Uncle Kai had it.

Our relationship was hard work.

We could get through

anything, as long as we stayed

honest and kind to each other.

Unconditional trust.

Trust.

Yeah.

That's a hard one for me.

I feel like every time

I open up and let go,

the rug just gets pulled

out from under me.

I really think you

need to trust yourself.

Just stand on your own two feet.

And I know, it sounds cliche,

but listen to your heart.

I've got to keep

the calm before the storm.

I don't want less.

I don't want more.

Must bar the windows

and the doors

to keep me safe,

to keep me warm.

Groundswell, you're mine today.

I can't see

in the stormy weather.

I can't seem to keep

it all together.

And I can't swim the

ocean like this forever.

And I can't breathe.

God, keep my head above water.

I lose my breath at the bottom.

Come rescue me.

I'll be waiting.

I'm too young to fall asleep.

So God, keep my

head above water.

Don't let me drown.

It gets harder.

I'll meet you there at the altar

as I fall down to my knees.

Don't let me drown.

Don't let me drown.

Don't let me drown.

And keep my head above

water above water.

So how long are you

going to be gone for?

I don't know.

It depends on the surf.

Uh, Kawaki is going to start

filling in at the shop starting

tomorrow.

I'm sorry I can't

be there today, man.

Sorry?

You're not sorry.

Dude, what are you doing?

I told you.

I don't want to stand in

the way of her dreams.

It's easier this

way for everyone.

Easier?

Easier for who?

For you, maybe.

This is not what Emma wants.

And you know what Emma wants?

I'm trying to protect her.

The Emma that I know

doesn't need protection.

Look, Ben.

We all know you

suffered a huge loss.

No one's going to take

that away from you.

You have a chance

for a new story.

And just because you're

starting to feel something

doesn't mean you have to run.

Panic a little, maybe,

pero aren't you tired?

When is this going to be enough?

Estrella, she

would want you to be happy.

Can you please just give

Emma this note for me.

Franky, por favor.

Be careful, brother, because

the bed you are making,

you are the one who's going

to have to lie in it, alone.

Seriously?

You're not the one who

lost everything that day.

The day Estrella

died was horrible.

But I lost her, and my brother.

I'm right here.

Really, Ben?

Because all I see is a ghost.

You know what?

I am tired of making excuses

for you and sticking up for you.

No.

I'm not going to

do that anymore.

I won't watch you blow

your second chance.

I won't.

Can't you see, I'm

doing this for her?

Just keep telling yourself

that, and maybe one day,

you're going to believe it.

Just go.

It's what you do best now.

You know what?

Sink or swim,

you're on your own.

Franky, come on.

You're my brother.

That's right.

I'm your little brother.

But I really miss having

my big brother around.

You don't understand.

I'm not going to go

through that again.

I can't.

Oh, I understand perfectly.

But I'm out of here because

I got people counting on me.

Mi amado, Ben.

How long did it take

you to find this note?

Do we already have kids?

It doesn't matter when

you find it because I

know our love is eternal.

Remember when you

asked me to prom?

You told me you had to

choose between love and fear.

You chose love, and I'm

so grateful that you

made that same choice

every day since.

Te amo, your pen pal, Estrella.

Yes.

Chef, I really

appreciate all the advice

you've given all week.

No worries.

The judges like what you're

doing, so keep it up, yeah?

Stay creative.

Thank you.

Hey, Em.

Good morning, partner.

Did you bring the papers?

Garrett, your offer is

incredibly generous.

And I know that it took a lot

for you to do that for me,

and I'm so grateful.

But I can't accept it.

What?

I really think this is something

I need to do on my own.

Do you realize what

you're passing up here?

Yes.

It's the dream.

But I also realize I've

been underestimating myself

for a long time.

And I was really convinced

that I needed you

in order to succeed.

And I've learned that

what I really need

is I need to trust

my own instincts.

And they're telling me

that this is a journey

I have to take without you.

Truth is, you're ready, Em.

Thank you, Garrett.

Really, thank you.

Hey, go get 'em.

See you out there.

Good morning, Mr. Diaz.

Buenos días, Miss Dawson.

Hey, have you heard from Ben?

I haven't been

able to reach him.

He left to go surf on the

other side of the island.

I'm sorry, Em.

Really?

Oh, well, do you

know for how long?

No, mi amor.

He left this for you.

Hello, Team South by Southeast.

It's the big finale today.

How's everybody feeling?

We're feeling great, Katie.

Thanks.

Yeah, just trying to get

our heads in the game.

Any words of wisdom for us?

If I can give you

one piece of advice,

it would be to cook with

your heart, not your head.

Whatever you're feeling,

put it into the food.

Good luck out there.

Thank you.

Welcome, everyone, to the final

day of the Big Wave cook-off.

Chefs, it's time for your

final challenge, which will

determine this year's winners.

Today, you'll be asked

to prepare not just one,

but two dishes...

Something savory

and something sweet.

Now, your savory dish

should be something that

represents where you came from.

The sweet dish should

be something that

represents where you are today.

Now, remember, this is

your final challenge,

so don't hold anything back.

And you know the drill.

The time starts now.

Mm.

Ham and plantains in a dumpling.

Now, that's one I

wouldn't have thought of.

Really good.

And your dessert, so

stylish and modern.

I clearly see you've

taken Garrett's input.

This is going to be

a tough dish to beat.

Mm hmm.

Team South by Southwest,

tell us about the savory dish

that represents where

you both came from.

Today, we made for you

grilled ajillo shrimp

with grits, smoked Gouda,

bacon, and a touch of culantro.

This is a combination of our

mother's recipes that we love.

It represents both

of our childhoods.

And tell me about

your sweet dish that

represents where you are now.

We made a tropical

fruit pavlova.

It represents where

we are physically,

this beautiful island with

the incredible beaches.

But it also represents

where we are symbolically.

Waves, like life's challenges,

can seem really scary

from the shore, but once

you learn to ride them,

they're a lot gentler

than you think.

This is the final round.

We asked you to make

dishes that were

both exciting and innovative.

And not only did you

do that, but you also

gave us dishes that

come from your heart.

I can really taste

the love in these.

Delicious.

Well done.

You guys not only nailed the

flavor and the presentation,

but we love your background

story on both your dishes.

This is going to be a

really tough decision.

Sure is.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Chefs, you all did

an incredible job.

We'll announce the

winners shortly.

Please return to your stations.

Cook-off and $50,000 is

Team South by Southeast.

Oh, my god!

We did it!

Ya!

Oh, my god.

You're so amazing.

Congratulations.

Thank you so much, Katie.

Thank you so much.

I'm so excited for you guys.

I don't want to bother you right

now, but how about the three

of us grab dinner

tomorrow night?

I have a little proposition

I'd like to talk to you about.

For sure.

What about Mercedes

Cantina at 6:00 PM?

Oh, that works for me.

Thank you so much, Katie.

Perfect.

See you there.

Thank you so much.

We did it!

Oh, my goodness.

We did it!

We did it!

Hey. you two.

Oh, thank you so much.

Oh!

Just...

It was...

So happy

brilliant.

Thank you.

Hola, it's Ben.

Leave a message.

Ben!

Hey, it's Emma.

Listen, I know

you're out surfing,

but I just wanted to tell

you how much I appreciate

you supporting my dreams.

And I also wanted to let you

know that I stood up today.

I rode a wave, all by myself.

And I...

You did?

You're here!

I'm sorry I'm late.

You guys were incredible.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

And you caught a wave?

I did.

Look at you, Gidget.

What are you doing here?

I thought you were

away, surfing.

I was.

But an hour into my drive, I

realized that I was running...

Against the current?

You can't fight the waves, Ben.

You got to surrender to them.

And so I'm surrendering

to the fact

that I'm in love with a woman

who needs to leave here and go

live out her dreams in Atlanta.

I turned Garrett down.

But I thought he was offering

you everything you ever wanted.

Not everything.

Hot biscuits behind, behind.

Tracey.

Oh!

I've got a call.

One second.

Hola, chica.

How's my restaurant doing?

Burn anything yet?

How's my restaurant doing?

You break anything yet?

Oh, Katie Lee came

in last night.

She loved how you built that

open oven behind the bar.

Oh, that's great.

I mean, she was the inspiration.

Oh, listen, I've got to go.

But send my love to Sebastian,

and do not over-stir...

The biscuits.

I know.

I know.

Ciao.

Love you, bye.

Sheridan, hi.

What are you doing here?

Can a man come to Hawaii

and review the hottest

new restaurant?

Yes, he can.

Are you here alone?

I could not decide.

And no, I came with

my wife and son.

They're taking surf

lessons right now.

Did you know you have

some really great surf

instructors here?

I did.

Is it true that you

and Franky came up

with this idea over

dinner with Katie Lee?

Yeah.

I spent the last six months

getting the Atlanta restaurant

up and running, and then

Franky did the same thing here.

And then we switched

I love the concept

of you two switching

between sister restaurants.

That's the best of both

worlds, I would say.

You know what?

Couldn't have said

it better myself.

Listen, I wanted to

let you know in person

that I'm writing a full front

page feature on you both.

Sheridan, that means the

world to me and Franky.

We're just so... we're so

happy you love our food.

By the way, Emma,

I know it was you.

Sorry?

That night at the

bistro, I know it

was you who made me

that spectacular meal.

How?

When I left my phone

behind, later I

realized it was still recording.

I'm just glad you're finally

getting the credit you deserve.

I can't tell you how

much that means to me.

I actually have to be somewhere.

So if you'll excuse

me, please enjoy.

And June can get you

anything else you need.

This is our signature

mango mojito.

On the house.

Enjoy.

Nice groundswell starting.

It's perfect.

Ready, surfer boy?

Yes, Chef.