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[exciting music playing]
[thunder rumbling]
[dramatic music playing]
♪ ♪
[radio static crackling]
[radio static crackles]
[upbeat pop music plays from speakers]
- ♪ Sitting on the beach of Dover ♪
♪ What is happening? Oh, dear ♪
♪ I keep wishing you were here ♪
♪ And I swear I'm gonna lose it ♪
♪ If I keep playing your music ♪
♪ But what else is there to do? ♪
♪ Everywhere I look, I just see you ♪
♪ It's deep red ♪
♪ My broken dream ♪
♪ My last breath ♪
♪ The king and queen ♪
♪ The world ends ♪
♪ It's you and me ♪
♪ In my head ♪
♪ If we can be together maybe we'll live forever ♪
[music stops]
- Ms. Ebersol?
- Please, call me Elli.
And you must be Sandy?
- Everyone calls me Nana.
- Okay. [both laugh]
- Let me help with your bag. - Oh, that's okay. I got it.
Oof.
- Okay, come on inside.
I'll fix you some coffee.
- Oh, lovely.
- Welcome to the Sol-Mates Bed and Breakfast.
[tap water running]
- It's beautiful here.
I'm sure you're booked solid.
- Well, most years we'd be booked solid
to start the summer,
but with the storm that came through and all,
we haven't had as many people vacationing this year.
Our town took quite a hit.
- That's actually why I'm here.
The company I work for
is looking at development opportunities in the area.
- Oh, interesting.
Does that mean you'll be staying a while?
- I hope so. - Ah.
Well, can I get you something else?
A sandwich or something?
- No, thank you.
I should get going.
I have a meeting with the mayor,
and I need to scout the location first.
- Ah, sure, no problem.
Oh, listen, if you get hungry,
check out the Sand Dollar Café.
It's close to the mayor's office
and has the best food in town.
- Perfect. - [laughs]
[mischievous music playing]
- Okay, so the parking lot and land
are zoned for commercial use
with utility hookups already in place,
which is fantastic.
The damage to the pier near the shore
seems to be superficial.
But the damage at the end
seems to have broken off in the storm.
I'm assuming the pier is still closed to the public
due to safety.
That's the beginning of the pier.
Hey! Hey, where'd you come from?
- Piper!
Hey, I'm sorry.
Sorry about that.
Hey, Pipe, Pipe.
Go get it.
[both laugh]
I'm sorry about that.
I didn't know anyone was down here.
Piper loves to run on the sand on our lunch break.
- Oh, what an angel.
- Thanks. She's harmless, I swear.
I mean, unless licking people to death counts.
- [chuckles]
- You know, I hate to tell you,
but you know the pier's closed to the public right now.
- Oh, yeah.
Uh, sorry, I just couldn't resist.
- No, I get it.
This area does that to people.
Just sucks you right in, right?
[both chuckle]
You know, this is the heart and soul of this town.
People have been coming to this pier for generations.
It's a shame, what happened.
- I'm Elli. - Oh!
Uh, I'm Brody. Sorry.
I own the bait and tackle shop at the marina.
- Oh, with the pier closed,
you must have taken a real hit, huh?
- Yeah, a little bit.
But we still get people fishing off the beach.
So, hey, I'll take any business I can get.
- Maybe I'll do that sometime.
- What's that? - Fishing.
Actually never done it before.
- You've never fished? - Mm-mm.
I didn't grow up near the water, so...
- Okay, all right.
Duly noted.
When you're ready,
you know where to go.
First fishing pole rental is free,
and you know what?
I might even throw in a free lesson.
Okay?
- I might just do that.
- All right.
- It's really beautiful here.
- Yeah, it is.
- Hey, if I promise to stay off the pier,
is it okay if I keep exploring?
- Yeah, of course. Yeah.
Explore away.
- I'll see you around.
- Sure you will.
[gentle music playing]
[upbeat music playing]
♪ ♪
[acoustic music playing softly over speakers]
♪ ♪
- You can find a seat. I'll be right with you.
Coffee? - Please.
- I'm Pam.
- Elli. - There you go.
- And this is my husband, Tate.
- I just made clam chowder. Can I fetch you a cup?
- Oh, no, thanks. Just the coffee.
I'm actually heading over to a meeting at the town hall.
- A meeting, huh? Sounds official.
- Well, I'm with a real estate development firm in Stamford.
We're looking to develop some land in the area.
- Oh, you're the one.
We heard all about it from my nana.
- So much for keeping a low profile.
- [laughs] - You want to buy a café too?
- Don't pay attention to him. We're not selling.
- So I'm staying at your...
grandmother's bed and breakfast?
- Yup, and Nana loves to talk.
[laughs] - I noticed.
- And she can be a little nosy.
- Oh, I think I smell something burning in the kitchen.
- [laughing] That's my cue.
Nice to meet you, Elli. - You too, Tate.
- Your dress is beautiful. - Thank you.
- [gasps]
Come here, my little starfish.
How are you?
- Good. How about you? - I am really good.
Elli, this is my daughter, Milly.
- Pleased to meet you.
- Oh, pleased to meet you, too, Milly.
- Elli is the one staying at Nana's.
- Are you the lady who's here to buy the town?
- Oh, well, I don't know about the whole town,
but maybe a part of it, yes.
I was looking at the pier today.
- My nana told me all about it.
- There really are no secrets here, huh?
- Especially in our family.
- My great-great-grandfather, Ashley LeFay,
build the town pier in the 1920s.
- So he was a merchant? - Bootlegger.
And Ashley's grandfather before him was a pirate.
- Might be a bit of a stretch, sweetheart.
He was a buccaneer.
- Pirate, buccaneer, same thing.
- Okay.
- Uncle Brody says
Ashley's grandfather was lost at sea,
and he found a cove filled to the brim with sand dollars.
- That's how the town got its name.
Sand dollars are really lucky.
- Uncle Brody says Sand Dollar Cove
has more sand dollars than, like, anywhere.
- Your uncle Brody?
I think I might have just met him down by the pier.
- Oh. - Does he have a dog?
- Piper.
She's the best dog in the whole world.
- Okay, Milly, we got to stop bothering Elli.
- Oh, no, no, no. She's no bother.
I've enjoyed getting a little history lesson.
How much do I owe you for the coffee?
- Oh, it's on the house.
Think of it as a welcome present.
- Bye!
[pleasant music playing]
♪ ♪
- Ms. Ebersol, please have a seat.
Make yourself at home. - Thank you, Mayor Conway.
I appreciate you taking this meeting on such short notice.
- Oh, it's my pleasure.
So I understand that your company is trying to acquire
some real estate in the area.
- That's correct.
We're looking to develop a resort hotel on the beach.
- That's great. That's great news.
You know,
I want to show you that Sand Dollar Cove
is the town for you.
I'll do everything in my power to cut out the red tape
and to fast-track your building permits.
- I appreciate that.
- You know, this is a very tight-knit community.
People are very protective of this town.
I understand that you're inquiring
about a particular pier.
- [inhales] Not quite.
We're just interested in the land.
The pier would have to go.
- Ooh. Uh...
- You want to knock down the pier?
Sorry I'm late, Holden. Forgive me.
- Oh, that's all right. I understand, Brody.
Brody Bradshaw, this is Ms. Elli Ebersol.
- We've already met.
- Yes, we have. It was delightful.
But I didn't know you wanted to knock down the pier.
- I thought it was important for Brody to be in this meeting.
You know, like I said, we'll cut out the red tape.
- I'm sorry, there must be a misunderstanding.
I thought the land was owned by a Maggie and Josh Bradshaw.
- My parents.
They gave me the land a year ago.
I just haven't gotten around to registering the deeds yet.
- I thought you owned that bait and tackle shop.
- I do.
The bait and tackle shop, the pier,
and all the land that goes with it.
So, if you want to buy that land,
well, you're going to have to talk to me.
[string music playing]
♪ ♪
- You all right?
- Yeah. I met your grandson.
- Brody.
[laughs] He's wonderful.
And smart and handsome.
- And stubborn.
- That too.
You won't meet too many men like Brody Bradshaw.
He's my favorite grandson.
- Good to know. I will keep that in mind.
- And don't let his rough exterior get to you.
He's got sailor's blood in him, after all.
Now, the Bradshaw men aren't always good
about showing their emotions.
But underneath...
- Oh, no, he's been very kind.
It's just that his land is the site
where my boss would like the resort to be,
so we're both kind of on opposite sides of the table.
- Brody's loved that pier ever since he was a little boy.
- Oh, he told me.
He said it was the heart and soul of the town.
- Well, he's not wrong about that.
That pier's been a part of our history for a long time.
It's...
it's where people come together to vacation and make memories,
whether it's...
whether it's catching their first fish
or just hanging out with friends.
Everybody's got a favorite memory.
[warm music playing
♪ ♪
I had my first kiss with Brody's grandfather
right at the end of that pier.
- That's very sweet.
- Well...
- [sighs]
♪ ♪
[upbeat music playing]
♪ ♪
[panting]
[cell phone buzzing]
- Anna, good morning. - Morning.
I heard McBride and Pearson
are sniffing around the Connecticut coastline,
and you know what that means.
- [sighs] That this project has legs.
- Yes, and it means you need to lock in Sand Dollar Cove
as soon as possible.
They will steal that land right out from underneath us.
- Yes, about that. We've hit a bit of a snag.
We're getting pushback from the landowner.
- What does he want? - He wants to preserve the pier.
He says it's the heart and soul of the town.
- See if you can talk some sense into him.
- I have a feeling he means it.
- Okay, use your best judgment
to close the deal, but get it done.
- Okay.
♪ ♪
Hi.
You sweetheart.
- I just don't know how you're going to pull it off.
- We have to. - I know, I know.
We're going to try real hard.
[door clicks closed] - Good morning.
- Morning. - Hey.
- Everything okay?
- Oh, yeah. Um... [laughs]
Our parents host this big summer jamboree party every year.
It raises money for the local high school,
everything from field trips to performing arts.
And this year would be the 20th anniversary.
We might have to cancel it.
- Why? - Well, the storm damage.
A lot of time and resources went to cleaning up the mess.
Just got no money left.
♪ ♪
- Sorry about that.
- Yeah. Thank you.
Oh, all right. I need to get going.
- I wanted to talk to you about your land.
When you have a minute, that is.
- Uh, yeah, sure.
Um, I have some errands to run,
but I'll be back at Hook, Line & Sinker
in a couple hours, yeah?
- Okay, great. See you then. - All right.
I'll see you soon, sweetheart. - Bye, Uncle Brody.
- All right, ladies.
- Why are you looking at Uncle Brody like that?
- Um...
oh, uh, well, it's just that
I am here to build a resort hotel,
and your uncle Brody's land is right where we want to put it.
- Sounds like you're in a bit of a pickle.
- You're right, Milly.
I couldn't have said it better myself.
- [chuckles]
[hands clap] - Nana!
- Ah.
- What seems to be the problem?
- I can't seem to get online this morning.
- Huh.
Uh, let me see if you got a signal.
- I got us some iced tea.
[playful music playing]
- And voilà.
Seems that it was unplugged.
- Well, that's odd. Here's your tea.
- I'm sure it's delicious.
- I had a nice chat with our new guest this morning.
- Did you, now? - Mm-hmm.
She sounds a little serious,
but I think she's got a good heart.
- What makes you say that?
- A woman's intuition.
I told you you're my favorite grandson.
- I'm your only grandson. - Mm-hmm.
You're still my favorite.
- [laughs]
And did she tell you she wants to tear down the pier?
- Sure, and build a fancy new beach resort on your land.
You be sure not to take her first offer.
- I don't want to sell at all.
But thank you so much for the negotiating advice, Nana.
- Of course, honey. Happy to help.
She's holding her room for another two weeks.
- And?
- And she might need someone to show her around, is all.
- Nana, I love you.
But, please, stop trying to set me up with your houseguests.
- Why?
- Because it doesn't work like that.
- Well, I set your father up with your mother.
That seems to have worked out just fine.
- It's just...
it's not a good time for me right now, okay?
- You always have one excuse or another.
It's never a perfect time, dear.
But if you don't grab life by the horns,
pretty soon it will pass you by.
- Mm. Is that why you unplugged the router?
- Excuse me? - I know your tricks.
- Well, maybe I did and maybe I didn't.
- Okay. Maybe you did, maybe you didn't.
I got to go. I love you.
- [laughing] I love you too.
Oh...
okay.
- I thought we were meeting at the bait and tackle shop.
- We are.
I just had to help Nana with something.
I'll see you in an hour?
- Yeah, I'll be there. - All right.
♪ ♪
- [gasps]
Hi!
- Perfect timing.
- For what?
- Your first fishing lesson.
Come on.
- You don't waste any time, do you?
- Why would I?
All right. Here, hold this.
- Okay. - Thank you.
First, we need to bait the hook.
- With what?
- Lures.
- You're joking, right?
- Of course not. Never kid about bait.
Take him. Now, careful.
- Okay.
Kind of ridiculous, but all right, yeah.
- You know, the crazier it looks,
the more they want to eat it.
Now, be careful there.
She's got some daggers on her. She'll get you.
- I'll remember that.
There.
What?
- I'm impressed.
- You're impressed?
- I assumed you'd stab yourself at least three times by now.
Oh, careful. - I'm nimble.
- I'll remember that.
Okay, now we need to cast off the line.
- Yeah? - So first,
you're going to open the bail arm.
So pull that back.
Okay. Go ahead, put your finger right here on the line.
There you go.
- Like that? - Yup.
- Okay. - And now, uh...
pull back and cast her off.
- Okay, hold on. Watch out.
I don't want to get you.
- There you go--oh. - Hey! Wow.
Oh, okay.
Hey, now.
- Look at that. You did it.
- What now? - We wait.
- Well, since we're waiting,
can you reach in that bag
and grab that envelope that's in there?
- Uh, what is it?
- It's an offer. - For the pier?
- No, just your land.
I don't need the pier.
- [sighs] Okay.
But the pier is on my land.
- I'm aware of that.
- [sighs]
[whistles]
That is a lot of bait and tackle.
- I mean,
you're not gonna get a better offer than that, Brody.
- What makes you think I want to sell?
- Well, your sister said you don't have enough money
to fix the pier,
and if you can't fix it, you can't charge for fishing.
- Mm.
- How long do you think you can keep that up?
- I'll take out a loan.
Not to mention I've been working as a boat builder,
so that helps.
- I'm just trying to help you, Brody.
The deal will make you very comfortable.
You won't have to worry
about Hook, Line & Sinker anymore.
- I happen to like Hook, Line & Sinker,
thank you very much.
- It'll provide a lot of jobs for the community.
- That pier has been in my family for generations.
I fished off it when I was a kid.
And someday, my kids are going to fish off it too.
- I didn't know you had kids.
- I don't.
Not yet.
That pier was handed down to me.
It's my duty to preserve it for generations to come.
- So you are dead set against any sort of resort development.
- No, not at all.
Just any that knocks down my pier.
Look, on your company's website, there's a video.
- Yeah.
- I think it's your boss, actually,
saying, "Architecture is inseparable
from its natural environment."
- That's true,
but natural environment includes the coastline,
not your pier.
- You should be able to build for the future
while honoring the past.
Look, I'm sorry if it messes up your plans,
but you're just going to have to make some changes.
- All right, I'll see what I can come up with.
- That's all I ask.
[inhales sharply]
- When are you free next?
- Oh, I don't know.
Well, I'm going to the café for dinner tonight,
if you'd like to join.
- Oh.
- Hey, oh, you've got a bite.
- Really? - There we go.
Yeah, come on.
Get.
Come on, up and at 'em. There we go.
Reel it in. - Oh, oh, oh.
- Yeah? - There we go. Oh, oh, oh!
- Got it. - Oh!
- Oh, whoa, whoa! - Look at you.
I'd say it's beginner's luck,
but I think you're just a natural.
- I mean...
[pleasant music playing]
- Well, well. Look at this.
You're early.
- I wanted you to take a look at this.
- You know, we still have
a little bit of time before dinner.
Let me show you around.
- Sure.
Sounds good.
- You know, I've been meaning to ask you,
how did you get into real estate development?
- My dad was an architect. - Uh-huh.
- I used to tag along with him on his site visits.
I loved seeing how he saw his vision through.
- So you worked for his company?
- No, he's retired with my mom.
They moved to Florida,
and spend the rest of their days playing pickleball,
drinking piña coladas and playing cards with friends.
- [laughs]
All right, now that sounds like fun.
- I miss them, though.
- I'll bet.
So, why do you work for a developer
when architecture's your passion?
- Well, I used to work for an architecture firm,
but I've always wanted to be an architect and a developer,
so I found a role with a company
where I could potentially do both.
- Dual threat.
- Kind of.
I love designing.
Taking an idea out of thin air
and creating a vision for it.
It's only half the job.
But I want my designs to be built without compromise--
or at least as little as possible, anyway.
So go on. I told you my story.
Now you. - Okay. Uh, well...
My grandfather was a lawyer.
He was the kind of guy that...
he would always stand up for the little guy.
You know, a neighbor had a problem,
they'd come to him.
He'd find a solution.
- Sounds like you had Jimmy Stewart for a grandpa.
- [laughs] Yeah, close to it.
But of course I wanted to be just like him.
Why wouldn't I?
So I went to law school.
Joined the biggest law firm I could.
- Then what are you doing back here?
- Well, it turns out that big law firms
are more about billable hours,
money,
than making a positive impact.
- So you got burnt out, then.
- [laughs] Well, sure.
[chuckles] Yeah, I guess I did.
And then my dad, he wanted to retire.
Pass the pier down to me.
So I was already at a crossroads.
Figured I'd come back for a little while.
I was only planning on being here a couple months.
- Well, I'm sure your parents are happy to have you back.
- That's debatable.
No, I'm pretty sure.
I'm glad that my mom and dad are finally getting to relax.
They're actually on vacation in the Bahamas right now.
- Oh, fun.
- It's funny, I don't even feel like they're on vacation,
I've been hearing from my mom so much.
Although she's not trying to check on me.
They're checking on Milly, of course.
- Well, as she should. She's adorable.
- Spitfire's more like it.
Just like her nana.
Wouldn't have it any other way.
- Yeah, she told me all about the sand dollars
and your ancestors and...
- And the history? - Yes.
- You see, this is what I'm talking about.
This is why places like the pier are so important, you know?
Even for her, right?
She gets to know where she came from.
Her roots.
Guess what? - What?
- It's time for dinner.
♪ ♪
Mm.
- This is fancy.
- Yeah.
Pam and Tate keep this for VIPs and family only.
- So now I'm VIP?
- No.
I'm family.
Well, I hope you're excited.
Tate is whipping up his famous lobster roll--
best in Sand Dollar Cove.
- Sounds good.
- Vino? - Yeah.
- You are not going to relax even a bit, are you,
until I look at that offer letter.
- I'm fine.
- Mm-hmm.
- But if you do, you know, want to read it,
I won't stop you.
- [laughs]
Okay.
Is there anything in here about keeping the pier?
- Right. Um...
not exactly.
But I'm trying to work with you,
'cause my boss doesn't think it makes sense to keep the pier.
- What do you think?
- It doesn't matter what I think.
- It matters to me.
- Well, from a developer's standpoint,
tearing down the pier and creating a private beach resort
would be the most profitable option.
- What about from an architectural standpoint?
- It depends on what you would want to do architecturally.
It could be--
- Everything okay here, kids?
- Everything's fantastic, Tate. - All right.
Give me a yell if you need anything else.
- Oh, this looks good. Thank you.
All right, moment of truth.
- All right.
- How about this.
If you don't like this... - Yeah.
- ...I'll give you the pier.
- Wow.
All right, I like this bet. - This is how confident I am.
- Okay.
Here it goes.
Ready? - Mm-hmm.
It's amazing.
- What'd I tell you? What'd I tell you?
- I guess I don't get that pier.
- [laughs] - Dang.
- Not yet.
[burgeoning music playing]
- What are you doing?
- Thinking. - Thinking?
- Over your offer.
- Yeah?
And what am I supposed to do while you're so busy thinking?
- Oh, you're supposed to be figuring out
how to build your fancy resort without knocking down my pier.
But if you're looking for something to do
in the meantime,
you could take a look around, get to know the area a bit.
In fact, I could show you myself.
- Hmm, could you?
- Mm-hmm, if you ask nicely.
- [sighs]
Please show me around, will you?
- Ah, don't have to ask me twice.
Let's go.
On your left...
[both laugh]
Look around.
Tell me what you see.
- It was a wonderful old pier.
- It was.
And could be again.
- Expensive storm.
- It was.
I mean, she's been through some big ones before.
But this one, man, it was different.
Mother Nature was flexing her muscles.
- I thought you were getting a loan.
- Trying to get a loan.
- Well, if you can't get a loan to fix the pier,
then what is the point?
- I'll build her myself...
piece by piece, board by board if I have to.
It may take me a few years...
But that pier's still got life in her.
- Well, then I guess there's nothing left to discuss.
- Unless...
- Unless?
- Unless maybe, just maybe,
you propose an alternate location
for the beach resort to your boss.
And in return,
I will do something for you.
- Such as?
- I'll sell you the land next to the pier.
And you can put some kind of beach club
or whatever you want for your resort guests.
- Okay.
I'll play along with you.
Where does the resort go?
- You see that land right over there?
- Yeah. What is it?
- It's the town's old oyster factory.
It's abandoned now, so I'll bet the mayor
will get you a good deal on the land.
- An oyster factory doesn't exactly have
the same upside potential as a resort on the actual beach.
You know that, right?
- I'm no architect, but come on.
You can't tell me that's not a beautiful location.
Come on.
- No, it is right on the water.
It's closer to the main shopping areas in town.
- Yes. - [sighs]
There's room for some development.
The retail spaces and restaurants.
Okay, yeah.
- Exactly.
- But that doesn't change the fact
that you're altering our whole development.
- I'm a solution-oriented guy. What can I say?
I'm just trying to find something
that works for both of us.
- And I appreciate that.
What if I ask her to increase the bid?
- I told you, it's not about the money.
Hey, I'll tell you what. I'll tell you what.
Talk to your boss and come out to the ship barn tomorrow.
I'll show you around.
- I mean, I'll ask her, but I can't promise anything.
- That's all I'm asking.
Oh, hey.
[sweet music playing]
♪ ♪
Hmm.
[blows]
Sand dollar.
Here. - Hmm?
- For good luck.
You know, it's rare to find one completely intact.
Maybe it'll inspire you.
Careful on your way down.
♪ ♪
- Laura, hi.
- Elli, how are things in Sand Dollar Cove?
- That's why I'm calling, actually.
So Anna said if I can lock down this land,
I can pitch my designs for the resort.
Since you've known Anna the longest,
I wanted to get your advice.
- Fire away.
- So the landowner said that if we move the resort
to an old oyster canning plant next to the water,
he'll sell us a piece of his land next to the pier
so we can build a beach club for our resort guests.
- Hmm, Anna doesn't want a beach club.
She wants a beach hotel. - Yeah, I know.
That's what I told him.
The oyster plant does not have a beach.
- What about the rest of the community?
How do they feel about the resort?
- Good, I think.
I mean, the area could certainly use
an infusion of business.
- Well, maybe you could get some of them
to talk some sense into him.
- I'll try. It might take me some time.
- They're really excited about this project, Elli.
You need to step outside the box and find a creative solution.
This is your chance.
- I know.
All right, I'll check back in with you later.
- Sounds good. - Okay.
Excuse me.
I'm looking for Brody Bradshaw.
I heard he works here sometimes.
- Um... - Every chance I get.
[laughs]
Tom, I want you to meet Elli.
- Pleased to meet you, Elli. - You too.
Can I borrow him for a moment? - Be my guest.
- Okay.
- Follow me.
[inhales sharply and sighs]
Take it in. Can you see it?
- How much of the oyster factory does the town own?
- Well, pretty much everything you can see
from the water over.
I mean, there's plenty of room, you can see.
Resort, restaurants, retail. Whatever you want.
Not to mention the other side of that building
is the town's main shopping area.
- It's not bad. - Not bad?
Elli, it's fantastic. Right on the water.
And I spoke to the mayor. He's willing to play ball.
- Well, there's still the problem with the beach.
People want to be able to walk out to the water
and feel the sand between their toes.
- That's true. But it's an option.
Come on.
I want to show you something else.
♪ ♪
- Welcome to my humble abode.
- You live on a boat?
- Well. I just finished restoring her.
[sighs]
Would you like to come aboard?
You could be my deckhand.
- Deckhand? Mm, I don't know about that.
I'm not so good at taking orders.
- I've noticed.
Come on.
- Mm-hmm. - All right. Careful, now.
[sighs]
- She's so beautiful.
- Thanks.
You should see her out on the water.
- I'd like to.
- Have you done much sailing?
- No. - Oh.
Oh, we need to fix that.
- What, now?
I thought we were in the middle of talking business.
- We could do that from anywhere.
Just let the engine warm up and we'll be on our way.
So you said you parents moved to Florida.
- Yeah.
- But where are you from originally?
- Born and raised in Hartford, but my home's in Stamford now.
- Oh, okay. And how do you like Stamford?
- Yeah, it's great. Good people, good energy.
- You have family there? - No, just me.
I'm not sure I should be talking about my personal life
during negotiations, but...
- [laughs] Come on, look at this.
We're on a boat.
I mean, look at the light shimmering off the water.
You feel that coastal air coming in; it's beautiful.
Look around you.
I mean, does this feel like work to you?
- I bet that's what you say to all the girls.
- Ha. Uh, you know,
you'd be surprised.
It's actually been a while since I've been on a date.
What about you, huh?
Is there a special someone
waiting for you back in Stamford?
- No.
My friends say I'm too picky.
- Well, you're particular. [chuckles]
There's nothing wrong with that.
- Thank you. That's what I say.
- [laughs]
Just do me a favor.
I'm just throwing it out there.
Don't wait for Mr. Perfect.
- So what if I am?
- Perfect is the enemy of good.
- Where'd you read that? On a fortune cookie?
- Voltaire.
You know, the French philosopher--
- Yes, no, I know who he is.
I've just never met anyone who would quote him.
- Well, you know, don't ask me for another.
It's the only one I got. - Okay, I won't.
- All right.
I think we're about warmed up.
Deckhand, would you cast off the bail line?
Please?
- Yes, sir.
- Be careful-- - Oh! Whoa, oh!
- Are you okay? - Yeah.
No, I'm-I'm fine. - Be careful.
I don't want you going overboard.
- One less resort developer to deal with.
- Where would the fun in that be?
♪ ♪
[sighs]
Pretty nice, right?
- Stunning.
- [sighs] Oh, yes, please.
[groans]
[inhales sharply, exhales loudly]
- Thank you.
- May I?
Cheers.
[bottles clink]
- Cheers.
- [sighs]
- Can I ask you something?
- Sure, shoot.
- Have you ever considered
opening up your own practice here in town?
You seem like you've got a lot to offer,
and you say you want to help people.
- Yeah, I've thought about it.
- But?
- But my grandfather's shoes are big ones to fill.
You know, I've always worried
that I wouldn't live up to his legacy.
- I don't know about that.
You're a local.
People seem to love you. You got a big heart.
Sounds like you're just like him.
- Okay, that right there might be the single most
incredible compliment I've ever received.
Thank you.
- What were you saying again back at the café
about having to cancel the fundraiser?
- Oh, yeah.
Well, we hold the jamboree every year
to raise money for the high school field trips.
- Right.
And now there's no money because of the storm damage.
- That's right.
It's, uh...
looking bleak at best.
- As Milly would say, you're in a bit of a pickle.
- Any progress?
- Maybe.
Do you remember that summer jamboree party
I emailed you about? - Yes. And?
- Well, I was thinking maybe we could help fund it.
It would be a gesture of good faith.
- What do we have in mind?
- I was thinking we could be a sponsor.
- How much are we talking about?
- I'm not sure yet. I'm still working on that.
But I think it could be a way for us to get some good press
in the local newspaper.
- I like it.
Work up some numbers and we'll see.
- Okay.
Hey. - How was your day?
- Fun. Brody took me out on his boat.
- Oh, he must like you.
He doesn't take just anyone out on that boat.
- No, it wasn't like that.
We were talking business.
- So, did you persuade him your resort will be a good thing
for Sand Dollar Cove?
- Not yet, but I'm helping him
get the summer jamboree back on track for this year.
- That's marvelous!
It's my favorite event of the year.
Tell me all about it over dinner.
I made fish stew.
- That sounds wonderful.
- What do you think of the changes I made to the website?
- Well, it's fantastic.
I guess I just sadly don't see the point, you know?
- Well, we'll figure it out. We'll ask for donations.
We can put it on social media.
It may be small, but it will be mighty.
- You're right. You're right.
[sighs]
What can I say?
I mean, we still need something to show everybody
that the summer jamboree's the way we kicked off summer
for the last 20 years.
Not to mention how good it is for the high school programs.
- Yeah. Do you have any old photographs?
- Uh, sure, yeah.
Um...
Oh, yeah.
Right here. - [gasps]
- [laughs] Look at that.
Grandpa and I won
the sandcastle-building competition.
- I love that one. It's perfect.
Okay. Well, then...
the new question is,
how are we going to drive traffic to the site?
- You know, I've been thinking about that,
and I have a high school buddy who works on the tourist board.
- Oh, uh...Carl Larson.
- Yeah. You remember him? - Yeah, yeah.
- Yeah.
Well, I was thinking maybe he could put a link
on the website.
- That would be really good.
- There we go. - So...
how are things going with Elli?
- Uh, seem to be going well.
She seems nice enough, yeah.
- Oh, yeah, seems nice, yeah.
- And what is that supposed to mean?
- Nothing.
You've spoken to Mom and Dad about her offer yet?
- Yeah. Yeah, I mean, I spoke to Dad.
And he said it's my decision.
- Oh.
You're just taking your sweet time about it?
- Because it affects a lot of people.
- Uh-huh, yeah.
Or maybe you just want her to stick around longer.
- [laughs]
And why do you say that, Pam? Hmm?
- Oh, because I haven't seen you look at anyone
the way you look at Elli
in a really, really, really long time.
- Okay, you got me there.
Pam, you got me.
But, like, it doesn't matter.
It doesn't, because if this deal goes south--
and it's kind of looking that way--
she's just going to move on to the next town
and we'll never see her again.
- [laughing] Stamford's, like, an hour away.
- It's too complicated. Okay?
- No, it doesn't have to be.
You like Elli. Elli seems to like you.
- You really think she likes me?
- I don't know why.
- [laughs] Thank you, Pamela.
- Don't you call me that.
- Ah... - Mm-mm.
- Mm-hmm. - Mm-mm.
[pleasant music playing]
- What's that look? - Hey, sailor.
[laughs]
- Okay. So you've heard about that.
- I saw Brody last night.
He's in the back with Milly.
[giggles]
Can I get you anything, ladies?
- Is this a ladybug?
- That's a door.
- [laughs] Well, now I see it.
- Do you see, like, the handles?
- Morning, guys. - Morning.
- Hey, Elli. - Hey.
I was wondering if I could talk to your uncle
about some business stuff.
- Today is not the day for that.
I am sorry.
I forgot today's the town's annual
sandcastle-building competition.
- We came in second last year. This year, we're going to win.
- That's right. - I have a feeling.
- [imitates explosion]
[laughs]
- These are some of our designs. - Yeah?
- So I like this one.
- These are great. - And I like this one.
Would you like to join our team?
- Hmm? - I would love to.
But I have some work to do.
- You are supposed to be building mutual trust
and understanding in the community.
This would qualify.
- What he said. - I know.
Which is why we're going to be sponsoring the summer jamboree.
- Wait, what?
- Yeah, I told my boss about your predicament,
and I convinced her that she should help.
She's a sucker for good PR. What can I say?
- I don't know what to say. I...
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I...look at this.
[laughs] Oh!
This is the best news I've heard all year.
Just...
- Even better news:
If you would join our team.
Just putting it out there.
- Oh, I'd really like to.
- Now, how do you say no to that face, hmm?
Look, the sandcastle competition doesn't take long.
And we really could use your help, hmm?
- Uh-oh.
- We come bearing gifts.
- T-shirt. Size: Elli.
[Brody laughs]
- Okay, I'm in! - Yes!
- All right! - Boom!
- All right, what kind of sandcastle do you want to build?
- Milly's the boss.
- I want... - Uh-huh.
- A moat... - Moat.
- Tower... - Tower.
- And then a bridge.
But not exactly a drawbridge. - Okay.
Okay, so I'm headed to Nana's to change and sketch these out.
- Competition starts in two hours.
- Yeah, you guys grab the buckets and shovels.
I'll find some carving tools.
- Carving tools? - You'll see.
- You'd better remember!
- [laughs]
That's right, Milly.
- Coffee?
- You're a lifesaver. Thank you.
- Oh, that's wonderful, hon.
- Oh, thanks.
Can I use your office printer?
- Of course.
But I'm a judge this year,
so don't expect any special favors.
- Can I ask you one more favor?
- Mm-hmm. - Do you have any spatulas?
- Kitchen drawer. Knock yourself out.
But you'd better hurry.
The competition starts in 20 minutes.
- Okay, yeah. - Okay.
♪ ♪
- Milly! Milly! Okay...
Okay, here.
Is this what you had in mind?
- I love it! - Okay, okay, good.
I feel like nobody else is probably going to be
as organized as us, so okay...
Who is our main competition here?
- Okay, that's Hal.
- Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
- Hal's dad works in construction.
So they're our main competition.
- Okay. - Don't forget about Doris.
- Right.
Doris and Ashley won last year.
Doris runs a bakery,
so she always brings cupcakes to sweeten up the judges.
- All right, everybody.
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Sand Dollar Cove
sandcastle competition!
[applause]
Yes. Now, the rules are very simple.
Each team gets exactly two hours
to build whatever design they choose
using whatever tools they like.
All right, here we go.
Ready, set...
Go. - Okay, hands in.
- Ready? On three.
all: One, two, three. Hoo!
- Okay, so best recipe for sandcastle concrete is...?
- Half sand, half water. - Nice.
Okay, Brody,
you're going to fill up the buckets with water first,
and then she's going to shovel in the dry sand.
- Got it. - Got it.
- Ooh, nice. Piper, you want to help?
Here, come on, get in here and dig.
Come on, sweet girl.
♪ ♪
- Okay, Milly, you and I are going to work on this perimeter.
- Uh, got it.
What's a perimeter?
- All right, everybody, gather around, gather around.
I have to tell you that this year's competition is fierce,
and you have had a lot of great competitors.
I want to thank each and every one of you for your hard work.
But without further ado,
we have to announce this year's winner
of the sandcastle competition.
And it is...
Millicent Johnson!
- [screams] - Oh!
[applause]
Go, Milly, go.
Yeah!
- [barking]
- Milly, come on up here.
[cheers and applause]
Can you carry this?
- [laughs]
- Well, congratulations, you two.
- Thank you. - Congrats to Milly and Elli.
They're the brains of the operation.
Piper and I just did the digging.
- Speaking of digging,
I was thinking about hosting a clam bake tomorrow night.
To celebrate your victory.
- Sounds amazing. - Yeah?
- Any excuse for a clam bake is good by me.
- Mm. The only thing is, um, my back's been acting up.
Brody, you think you could dig the pit?
- What time do you want me there, Nana?
- Coffee will be on at 9:00.
- All right, I'll see you then.
- All right. Thank you, darling.
- You know, I haven't built a sandcastle in forever.
So, thank you for inviting me.
- You're welcome.
But it really was Milly who invited you.
- Oh, you had nothing to do with that?
- Look, I might have told her that you were
the best sandcastle designer in New England.
- Mm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm. That's what I thought.
- You know, Milly is probably going to want you
to come back each and every year from now on.
It's nice to win, isn't it?
- [laughs]
You know what? I would like that.
- Me too.
So, I...
I guess I'll see you at the clam bake tomorrow.
Yeah? - It's a date.
[inhales sharply] [whispering] "A date."
[clears throat] - [laughs]
- [muttering] Why'd you say it's a date...
[playful music playing]
Oh, gosh. Okay.
[sighs]
Why would you say it's a date?
[pleasant music playing]
- Hey, hey.
- Hey! - What can I do?
- Good morning, Brody. - Lead the way.
What have you been up to all morning, Elli?
- You mind your manners, Brody.
You shouldn't be sticking your nose
into other people's business.
- Oh, no, you're right. That's your job, Nana.
- [laughs] Do you want some coffee?
- Yes, please. - All right.
I'll put on a fresh pot.
♪ ♪
- Nice. - There you go.
- All right.
Ah! - Here we go!
- Nice. - [laughs]
- That is gorgeous.
- All right. - My time to shine.
- Come on, Milly.
- This is so gross. - You're a professional.
[laughter]
- Nice. You got it?
- Yeah. - There you go, Milly.
- Is it slimy?
[laughter] - Slimy and wet.
- All right, you're up. - This is it now?
- It's cold. - Well done. Very brave.
- Boom. - Don't eat the seaweed.
- I would give you a high five, but...
[laughter]
[upbeat folk music playing]
- [sighs]
- Now what?
- Now we wait for the magic.
- ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪
- All right, here we go. Hot stuff coming through.
- Booze it up, people. - There we go.
- Oh! Gorgeous.
- All right, Elli. It's truth-telling time.
When was the last time you were at a real clam bake?
- Honestly? - Yeah.
- This is my first one. - What?
- You've never been to a clam bake, dear?
- Afraid not.
- Well, how is it? And don't sugarcoat it, now.
- It's the best clam bake I've ever been to.
- Hey, there we go. We're doing something right.
- Okay, but seriously,
it looks really delicious, you guys.
Thank you.
- Ladies, and gentlemen,
I'd like to have everyone's attention.
I'd like to make a toast.
To Elli. - [scoffs]
- For her first real clam bake, ladies and gentlemen.
[all cheer]
- Okay, wait, and to Nana for inviting us into her home
and supervising.
- Yes. Thank you. - Hear, hear.
And here's to new friends.
- To new friends. - New friends.
[glasses clink]
- Someone's calling you.
- Mm. [phone vibrating and chirping]
Mm, sorry, it's my boss.
- Oh, go ahead, go, go, go.
- Anna, hi.
- I want you to know that I'm looking
for new locations for the resort in North Carolina.
- Wait, what?
I already told everybody we were sponsoring
the summer jamboree fundraiser.
- And we still can. But I'm not a fan of waiting.
And I would like to have a viable option
in case Brody won't play ball.
- Actually, after being here a few days,
I think that tearing down the pier would be a mistake.
- What?
- People love it. It's popular.
- I put you in charge of this project
because I thought it was a good opportunity for you, Elli,
not so you can change the whole thing.
- I understand, Anna, but I think that we should
either reconsider our plans or find an alternative location.
- Alternative location?
- Well, I may have an option.
So the city of Sand Dollar Cove owns an old oyster factory.
There's plenty of space for a resort,
plus retail and restaurants.
It's across the harbor
from all of the main tourist areas in town.
I can send you a link. - I'll take a look at it.
But I'm not going to make any promises.
- Okay.
- Hey.
Everything okay?
- Yeah. Fine.
Just...usual.
- All right. Better hurry up.
Food's getting cold.
- This is going to be the coolest summer jamboree ever.
Yes. Like last year, we'll have the balloon arches,
these bounce house and dunk tank.
You have one? Hold, please.
Do we need a dunk tank?
- Definitely. - Definitely.
Thanks, George. Don't you gouge me.
It's for the high school.
Okay. Have a good day.
I think you've outdone yourself.
- I have a vision.
- You do.
You're perfect.
- [whistles]
Ooh!
- Hey, Brody.
- Hey, Nana.
- Got some leftovers from the clam bake I thought you'd like.
- Well, well, well.
You walked all this way just to bring me leftovers.
- Okay, fine.
I just want to get a minute alone with you
to see how it's going with Elli.
- Oh, yeah?
Walk with me. I got to close up the shop.
- Okay.
- Yeah, I thought you agreed
to stop trying to set me up with your guests.
- I never agreed to anything.
But that's not why I'm here.
I'm curious about the land deal.
- Oh. Right.
Well, um, Elli's boss still insists on tearing down the pier
if I sell them the land.
- Well, sounds like that might be a good thing for the town.
- Goodness.
Does anybody else care about the history of our family but me?
- Of course our history's important.
But so are you.
Don't let the past rob you of your future.
All right? Life is...
life is about more than buildings and places and piers.
It's about spending time with the people you love.
It's about making new memories.
It's about going after your dreams.
- My dreams, huh?
- Mm-hmm. Take that money.
Do something good with it.
You always wanted to help people.
Now you can.
Open up your own law practice.
- Elli been talking to you?
- I don't have to talk to Elli.
You wanted to follow in your grandfather's footsteps
ever since you were a little boy.
It's who you are, Brody.
You're just like him.
- Grandpa always made it look so easy.
- Oh, that's what he wanted everyone to think.
He had his worries.
He worried about all of us, the whole town,
every minute of every day.
And he would have been so proud of you.
Pier or no pier.
[smooches]
♪ ♪
[sighs] Okay.
- Okay, so I sketched some designs
for the attractions at the jamboree.
- Wow.
We usually just let the carnival people
set up wherever they want.
- Right, but we're hoping
for more people this year.
- What's that? - Oh, that's where we eat.
So I placed the stage in the middle of the parking lot
with the attractions around it.
That way, we create a flow to keep people moving
from one attraction to the next.
- You really like to plan out
every single detail, don't you?
- If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
- That's right, Uncle Brody. They taught us that in school.
- See?
- So now you're ganging up on me?
- Yeah. - You two.
- [laughs]
- Thanks, Tom. - My pleasure.
We'll be back at it again tomorrow.
- Yes, we will. - Snack for the road?
- Don't mind if I do.
- Thank you, guys.
- We made a good dent today. - Yeah, we did.
I can't thank you enough for all of your help
and getting your boss onboard.
- Oh, yeah, yeah. It's my pleasure.
It's for a good cause.
And she loves the PR.
- [laughs]
So how are you doing?
You sick of our little town yet?
- No, quite the opposite, actually.
- Hmm.
- Everyone here is so, um...
friendly?
- Yeah.
- That clam bake the other night was...
- [laughs] - ...to die for.
- Good.
I sense a "but."
- But my boss just won't compromise.
She has this vision of how she wants the resort to be
and, well, we both know that Brody isn't budging.
- Well, just give him some time.
He's always been kind of slow to come around.
- And if he doesn't?
- Well, if he doesn't...
I guess you're just going to have to cross that bridge
when you get to it.
- So how'd you and Tate meet?
- Interesting story.
It was the day I left, actually.
- The day you left?
- Yup. He robbed me.
- Wait, what? He robbed you?
- I mean, not intentionally, but he totally did.
It was years ago.
I had it in my head I wanted to travel all over Europe.
Thought I'd seen everything
that Sand Dollar Cove had to offer.
And so I told my parents I was going to leave for a while.
- What did they say?
- Oh, they encouraged me to go.
They know the worst thing you can do
is try to keep somebody around who doesn't want to be.
- It's true. - Mm-hmm.
- So you left? - Almost.
[laughs]
I was at the bus stop. The bus to New York came.
I went to grab my bag, but it was gone.
And I'm looking around frantically,
and there's Tate wheeling it away,
because he had mistaken it for his.
- Oh, no. - I chased him down.
I gave him such an earful. He was mortified.
Poor guy.
And, uh, there was just something about him.
I'd missed my bus,
and he apologized
and asked if he could take me to lunch.
And it was just one meal, but I...
felt like I'd known him my whole life.
And he had just moved to Sand Dollar.
He was so excited to be here.
And we started spending time together,
and I got to see this place...
in a whole new light through him.
So I stayed.
- Someone had to show him around, right?
- Right.
That was nine years ago.
- Now you have Milly.
- Yeah, we do.
- Do you ever wonder what would have happened
if you'd gotten on that bus?
- Oh, sometimes.
But not in a way that makes me feel like
I missed out on anything.
We actually went to Europe on our honeymoon.
Yeah, it was so nice to experience that with Tate.
When I think about it,
if he hadn't have grabbed my bag right then,
I could have just missed out on my everything.
I chose to stay.
I wouldn't change it for the world.
You know, home is where the heart is.
My heart is here.
There you go. - Thanks.
- [laughs] - Shh!
- She sure does love Brody.
- All kids love Brody.
It's because he practically is one himself.
You want me to take her?
- No, no. She's fine. Go finish up.
- I'm just going to help Tate finish up in the kitchen.
- [inhales deeply] - What you doing?
- I am just working on some ideas
for a booth that I was thinking about sponsoring.
- This looks great.
- Thank you.
I call it my Pay It Forward Foundation.
Basically, members of the town
can sign up for things they need done,
as well as offer any special skills that they might have.
You know, for instance, an accountant
can offer a free tax job to a family in need,
or an elderly couple.
They might need their lawn mowed.
So it's just simple stuff.
People helping people.
It's something my grandfather started a while back,
and I thought I'd resurrect it.
- I see the first item listed
is a free estate planning package
by a Mr. Brody Bradshaw.
- Somebody had to go first.
- That's the best idea I've heard in a long time.
- Thank you.
- Looks like that baby needs a nap.
- Oh. Snag her. - Thanks, love.
- Here we go, sweetie.
Two, three.
Oh!
- It was so nice to talk to you.
- You too.
- Good night, all.
- Is, uh, Nana cooking dinner for you?
- Didn't mention anything.
- I got it. - Got what?
- Dinner. I'll make us something.
- Oh, you can cook.
- Simple stuff.
- I can't believe you're actually cooking for me.
- Why not?
Come on, it's the least I could do.
All the work you've been doing with us to help the jamboree.
[taps spoon]
- I'm having a good time.
- I'm glad.
I want to thank you, by the way.
Seriously.
For shaking things up for me.
- What do you mean?
- Well, how do I say this?
Ever since I've gotten back here,
I guess I've just been kind of
going through the motions, you know?
Um, I went to law school because I wanted to help people.
And somewhere along the line,
I think I forgot that.
You reminded me.
So...thank you.
- You're welcome.
And thank you.
- For what?
Being a pain in your neck?
- Well, you certainly challenged me
to come up with new ideas.
New ways of seeing a project.
I think that's why I became an architect in the first place.
- Well...
I'm glad I could be of service.
And dinner is served.
- Cheers. - Ah. Cheers.
- [blows]
[warm music playing]
♪ ♪
Mmm.
I think this might be better than the lobster roll.
Honestly. - Wow. Okay.
That's big praise. - No, seriously.
Where'd you learn how to cook?
- You know, Nana used to own this café.
Yeah.
So I used to have a summer job here for a few years
back in high school.
Picked up a thing or two.
- You're full of surprises, Mr. Brody Bradshaw.
- Well, how would you feel about one more surprise?
[lively music playing]
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- Pretty good crowd.
- I'd say record-breaking crowd.
Good job.
High school's going to be really happy.
- So, what do we do now?
- Uh, nothing. It's done. We're done.
Now we just got to relax, have some fun.
What do you want to do?
- Follow me! - Whoa.
- You do know I'm counting on you to miss, don't you?
- Hey, I used to play softball. You'd better hold your breath.
- [laughs] - Elli.
- [laughs] - Okay, all right,
we're aiming for the target, not me.
- Oh, okay, yeah. Good to know.
- Good luck.
[all exclaim]
- You're gonna get it.
- Oh!
- Get out of here!
- Oh! Whoa, whoa, whoa! - [laughs]
- You're soaking wet.
Oh!
Oh, well, in public.
- So? - I don't know.
I don't want people to think that I was trying
to romance your pier away from you.
- Well, aren't you? - Aren't I what?
- Trying to romance my pier away from me.
- Hey, you kissed me first, remember?
- Oh, that's true.
- Brody! - Let's do that again.
- Brody!
- [clears throat]
[Nana laughing] Nana, uh, we were, uh...
- Just looking for you and Milly.
- Yeah. - Listen up.
My friends think this is the best summer jamboree ever.
- Well, yeah, they should.
Your uncle Brody's been just working around the clock
to get it set up. - Well, that's funny.
He said the same thing about you.
- All right, well,
I'd better go check on the band.
- I think you ought to change out of those wet clothes first.
- You look like a soggy dog.
- Thank you, Milly.
I got an extra shirt in the car.
- All right, honey. - I'll be back.
- Bye, Uncle Brody. - Come on.
You guys wanna play some games? - Yeah!
♪ ♪
- Ah, all right. Wish me luck.
- Good luck.
- How is everybody doing tonight, huh?
[all cheer]
- That's right.
I hope everybody's having a good time.
I want to say welcome, each and every one of you,
to the 20th--count it!
20th annual Sand Dollar Cove summer jamboree.
You know, I got to say,
give yourselves a round of applause, because...
[applause]
...between the ticket sales, the donation page,
we have raised a record,
record amount of money this year.
That's all you. Thank you.
[cheers and applause] Thank you, thank you.
We've raised enough money
to fund all the extracurricular activities
for the high school programs for the entire year.
[all cheer]
You know, after the storm damage,
it didn't look like we were gonna have a jamboree this year.
So we got a lot of people to thank.
First and foremost, let's thank Anna Walters
from New England Design and Development.
Anna, thank you for sponsoring the party.
That's right!
[applause]
And while I don't have time to go ahead
and thank each and every one of you that's helped--
and trust me, there's a lot of you.
Now, there's one person in particular
I do want to acknowledge tonight.
Can everyone please put their hands together
for Ms. Elli Ebersol.
[applause]
We couldn't have done it without you, Elli.
That's right.
All right, enough of that. Enough of that.
Tonight is about the high school.
It's about family.
It's about food.
[all cheer]
It's always about food.
But right now, it's about great music.
So would you please all give a warm welcome
to the Sensational Sand Dollars.
[band playing upbeat country music]
♪ ♪
- ♪ This is my paradise ♪
♪ ♪
♪ This is all I really need ♪
♪ Whoa ♪
♪ And you know I can't live without this feeling ♪
♪ Of the ocean ♪
♪ ♪
Thank you very much. We're back from a short break.
[cheers and applause]
[band playing slow song]
♪ ♪
- Any chance you'd like to dance?
- It's been a minute.
- All the more reason to say yes.
- ♪ I never felt ♪
♪ It's kinda hard for me to explain ♪
♪ Her personality... ♪ - And he dances.
- Nana taught me that too.
- [snickers]
- ♪ Brings me to my knees, oh ♪
♪ She shines me up like gold on my arm ♪
♪ I wanna take it slow but it's so hard ♪
- Uh... - I see.
- ♪ I love to see her face in daylight ♪
- They make a cute couple, don't they?
- They sure do.
- ♪ But she's really tempting me, oh ♪
- What are you thinking about?
- ♪ Do you think I'm being... ♪
- I'm thinking that there is no place in the entire world
that I would rather be
than right here with you.
- ♪ I'm scared to death that she might be it ♪
♪ That the love is real ♪ - Me too.
- ♪ That the shoe might fit ♪
♪ She might just be my everything ♪
[cell phone chirping and buzzing]
- She's just going to keep calling if I don't answer.
- Tell her I said thank you.
- Sorry.
- [sighs] Anna. Hi.
- How's it going? - Great.
We raised a record amount for the high school.
Brody even thanked you in his speech.
- Well, that's not what I was talking about.
Do you think he'll change his mind?
- Did you have a chance to look at the oyster factory?
- Yes, I looked at it.
But it's further from the beach than I thought.
- It's a short bike ride.
- Elli, you've gone above and beyond
trying to make this resort work in Sand Dollar Cove.
If we can't build on the beach in Sand Dollar Cove,
I'd prefer to go somewhere else.
- That's a real shame, Anna.
I think that we're making a mistake by not--
- I'm not asking you to agree. I'm asking you to do your job.
- Yeah, no, of course.
- Great.
Either Brody sells us his land,
or we move on to another town.
I'd like you back in the office tomorrow
to start evaluating new locations.
- Okay.
Okay, good night.
- Everything okay?
- [sighs]
Anna won't approve
moving the resort to the oyster factory.
Like I thought.
I'm really sorry.
- Okay.
Hey, you tried.
And I appreciate that.
- She wants me back in the office tomorrow
to start evaluating other locations.
- That's soon.
- These last couple weeks have been really amazing,
getting to know you.
- Hmm.
- But I got to get back to...
Real life.
- What are you talking about?
I mean...
we could still try to give this a chance.
You're only in Stamford. It's not that far away.
- Yeah, but I don't know if the development
will bring me elsewhere,
and I don't know if I'll be able to visit.
It's complicated.
- Oh.
Okay.
I see.
- I really like you, Brody.
I should probably go back.
[stirring music playing]
I'm sorry.
♪ ♪
- Great.
[soft music playing]
♪ ♪
- Leaving so early, dear?
- My boss wants me in the office
to begin a new land search.
- I'm truly sorry you didn't find what you were looking for.
Come here.
- Thank you for everything.
- Of course.
You know, things have a way of working out.
♪ ♪
- Elli, hi. - I have an idea.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
- You're welcome. Enjoy.
- Good morning, Pam.
- Hey.
- Could I get a coffee, please?
- Where's Elli?
- Uh...
she went back to Stamford.
- She left?
After the way you two were dancing last night?
- Yeah.
I guess looks can be deceiving, huh?
- Oh, Brody.
- I know.
I know I only knew her a few weeks, but...
it just felt...
- Well, if you really have feelings for Elli,
you need to try and make it work.
- I did.
I mean, at least I thought I did.
- It's still about the pier, isn't it?
- It used to be.
But now...
not so much.
- Well, change is tough.
The pier represents who you are.
Where you come from.
- But not where I want to be.
- Mm-hmm.
- Mm. - [laughs]
- Thank you, Pam.
- I got you.
[hopeful music playing]
♪ ♪
[cell phone ringing]
- Elli, hi. Come on in.
I was just sending you details on a North Carolina location.
- What if we could still build the resort on the beach
in Sand Dollar Cove?
- Meaning?
- I want to show you something.
- Who authorized this? - I did it on my own time.
- I don't like you going behind my back, Elli.
- Well, frankly, I knew if I asked you'd just say no.
I wanted to share my vision with you in person.
- Share your vision?
- Come here!
- Piper. - You want your stick?
You want your stick? Go get that!
[laughs]
- What are you doing here?
- I missed Piper.
- You never returned any of my calls.
- Yeah, I wanted to speak with you in person.
- Oh, that sounds ominous.
Okay, listen, listen, before you say anything,
can I get something off my chest?
- Okay.
- Nana. - Mm.
- She reminded me that life's not just about buildings
or places or piers.
It's about being with people you love.
It's about making new memories, going after your dreams.
I don't want to see this pier get torn down, I don't.
But I do know that a new resort
will be good for this entire town.
I trust you.
And I know that whatever you are going to build here
will be beautiful.
So I spoke to my family,
and I have decided to sell you the land.
No strings attached.
- Brody, I came here to tell you--
- Just think about it, please.
Maybe...
it's time I let it go, you know?
Having this entire experience has reminded me that...
I do want to carry on my grandfather's legacy.
Selling you the land will give me the money to do that.
- That's fantastic.
- I like you, Elli.
I do.
Ms. Elli Ebersol.
It's been a long time since I felt this way.
And I just really hope that we can find a way
to make this work.
- Brody...
you don't have to give up the pier.
- Wait, what?
- I worked up a new concept last night,
keeping the pier intact and as a centerpiece.
- You're serious. - Yes.
Instead of tearing it down, we're going to repair it.
Anna just approved all the changes.
I'm going to be designing and project managing
the new resort here in Sand Dollar Cove.
- [laughs]
You did it.
[laughing] You--wow.
- I mean, I'll still be based out of Stamford, but...
you'll be seeing a lot more of me.
- I like the sound of that.
Come here.
But, wait...
and how long did you say
that this project would take to build?
- Mm...
Two years.
- Wow.
I'll take every minute I can get.
- Me too.
[sweeping music playing]
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