♪ ♪
dad, gemma's leaving.
Wait, I want to meet the famous gemma!
Oh, hey. Hi. Hello.
"I like to be kneaded." good one.
Oh, right. Yeah.
Syd and I are making bread tonight.
Oh, what a great dad.
I'm gemma. It's "dough" nice to finally meet you.
You too. I'm max.
Syd's been talking about you nonstop.
Do you really play in an orchestra and a rock band?
I used to play in a band but then I went classical.
You think rock-and-roll is crazy?
You should see the orchestra after-parties.
Oh, yeah. I always heard
beethoven was the first one in the pool.
(both laugh)
well, I-I better go. Great work today, rock star.
Um, it was nice meeting you, max.
You, too, gemma.
(door closes)
dad, you have a crush on my bass teacher!
What? No. Okay, maybe a little.
Do you think gemma is, I don't know, single?
Not sure, but I'm happy to find out.
No, I could never ask you to do that.
But when you do, don't say that you're asking for me.
Don't worry. I won't.
"dough nice to finally meet you." she's so funny.
Oh, boy, you got it bad.
♪ do, do, do, do ♪
(theme music playing)
♪ like father, like daughter, we don't always agree ♪
♪ but looking at you is like looking at me ♪
♪ the more things change, the more they stay the same ♪
♪ like father, like daughter, from different times ♪
♪ taking all the best from your decade and mine ♪
♪ the more things change ♪
♪ the more they stay the same ♪
♪ do, do, do-do, do, do ♪
♪ do, do ♪
♪ the more they stay the same ♪
♪ ♪
hey, noodle.
Hey, possum. You excited for your last game of the season?
Even more excited that it's my last game as a mascot.
I can't wait to break out of this hot, furry prison.
Wow, I can't believe my grandma is not
going to be a possum anymore...
Are words not a lot of kids get to say.
Well, gotta go. Take a good mental picture
and then it's goodbye forever.
By the way, I'm not just a print model, I also do runway.
(doorbell rings)
hey, syd, what's going on?
I need your help.
My dad met gemma
and completely melted into a love puddle,
and I think she might like him back.
Mr. R's in love? They grow up so fast.
So I told my dad I'd find out if gemma's single,
but I need to ask in a subtle way
so she doesn't know he wants to know.
Oh, what if I find out whether she has a boyfriend
by asking her what I should get my boyfriend for his birthday?
But you don't have a boyfriend.
No, but I am in a long-term relationship
with my very active imagination.
I don't know. It's kind of a crazy idea.
(doorbell rings)
but that's gemma, so let's go with crazy.
-Hi, syd. -Hey, gemma.
-This is olive. -What's up, olive?
I was just dropping by to get syd's advice
on what b-day gift to get to get my boyfriend, baxter.
We met during a fire drill
and he said the only thing aflame was his heart.
Wow. I mean, what a cute story.
Anyway, we could use an expert here, gemma.
Have you ever been in a relationship
and/or are you currently dating anyone?
I had a boyfriend when I was living in Italy,
but we broke up when I moved here last year.
I'm single now.
Yes, that's perfect!
For baxter.
Yeah, I'll get him italian cooking lessons
for his birthday. Thanks, gemma.
No problem.
Well, I gotta get to baxter's.
He hates when we're apart this long.
Someone's getting a little clingy.
♪ ♪
hi, leo.
Max, the ice cream truck broke down
and they're giving it all away before it melts.
If we don't take advantage of this,
we don't deserve to be kids.
Dang, I wish I could,
but I got to wait for my science tutor.
Since when do you have a tutor?
Since he's failing science.
I hired a ninth grader to help him pass his next test.
Miss reynolds, I'm hurt.
Why wouldn't you hire me to tutor max?
Because when you tutored him in math,
you guys spent the whole lesson trying to spell "tushy"
on the calculator.
(doorbell rings)
oh, that must be her. Max, will you get that?
(sniffs) I smell something weird coming from the kitchen.
Must be time to turn the meatloaf.
Hi, max, I'm danielle, your science tutor.
Nice to meet you. This is leo.
But my friends call me, well, leo.
-Hi, leo. -(door closes)
is it okay if I set up here?
Oh, and who is this little fella?
-It's a laptop. -You're into computers?
I'm a big computer man myself.
What model are you working with?
It's a danielle original. I built it from spare parts.
-You built it yourself? -Yeah.
I even coded a little turtle icon
to do the mc gavel dance whenever I turn it on.
I love mc gavel.
Me too!
Wow, you got some pretty sick moves.
Go on.
Max, mind if I go wash up?
I got a free fruit pop from a broken-down ice cream truck.
Who can say no to that?
Yeah, kitchen's over there.
Is it suddenly warm in here?
Oh, I feel like I'm standing in an oven...
That's in a sauna that's in the desert.
At least you get to go cool off
with some of that ice cream.
Who needs ice cream?
Maxwell, I'm in love.
Hey, grandma.
What happened? I thought you were giving up the possum suit?
Well, I was grabbing coffee before the game and I tripped
and out of nowhere a mystery man caught me.
I didn't see his face, though,
because this possum nose fell and covered my eyes.
It's hard being a single possum in this city.
So you didn't get his number?
There was no time. I was late to the game.
What are you going to do?
I'm going to go to that coffee shop
and wait till he comes back.
I just hope I'm the only possum who's a regular.
Hey, syd, so how was your bass lesson?
You have anything to report? Like, I don't know,
something you found out about your teacher.
I sure did.
And?
Her cat has two different colored eyes.
That's it?
Oh, and she's single.
Yes!
You should totally call her and ask her out.
Now? What if she says no? What if I scare her away?
Come on, dad. I mean,
what would you tell me if I was the one with a crush?
Swallow your feelings forever to avoid risking embarrassment?
No. Be brave.
Okay. All right. You're right.
Gemma, hey. Hey, it's max reynolds.
Yes, sydney's dad. Uh, anyway, I was calling
because I was wondering if you're free tomorrow,
if you want to get coffee with me? And syd.
Oh, great. Yeah, will do. 'kay, bye.
Wait, what happened between the "with me" and the "and syd"?
I don't know, I panicked.
I was afraid she was going to say no.
But the important thing is we have a date.
Yes, we do.
And syd, I owe you, okay?
If you ever need me to go on a date with you, I'm there.
Thanks, dad.
I'll put that in my back pocket
and then throw away the pants.
Gemma's going to be here any minute.
How do I look? Does my hair make me look short?
Dad, would you calm down?
I'm sorry. I'm just a little nervous.
I mean, it's been a long time since I've been on a date.
Relax, dad, you're going to do great.
Just promise you'll stay with me until I'm comfortable.
And if I can't think of anything to say, jump in.
Got it. But let's come up with a code word
so I know when to leave.
How about, I don't know, picasso?
Brilliant. I don't know what I would do without you.
You'd have a normal one-on-one date
that didn't strangely include your daughter?
-Hey, max, syd. -Hey, gemma.
Hi, I got you an extra special smoothie
because I happen to know the owner.
Moi.
Well, moi thanks you very much.
(laughs)
so...
How was your day?
That's a good question. I was just about to ask that.
Well, I had a rehearsal for our annual fundraiser
at the modern art museum.
Oh, I love that place.
Did you check out the exhibit on picasso?
-I got to go. -What?
No, no. Did I say picasso?
I meant van gogh. And speaking of van gogh, don't.
So, max, it's super cool that you own this place.
Smoothies, yum, bikes, rad, put them together?
(imitates explosion)
(chuckles) thanks. It's so nice of you to say that.
So...
Gemma, you were telling me about your tour in costa rica.
Oh, it was awesome, except for the ziplining.
Too many birds. I hate birds.
No, way. I hate birds.
Would you look at that?
You both hate the same adorable things.
(both chuckle)
syd, didn't you say you had something to do?
Oh, but I haven't finished my--
oh, got to go, bye.
Boy, when she leaves, she leaves.
Okay, uh, confession, I wanted to ask you on a real date,
but I chickened out and I made my daughter come along.
Well, I have a confession too.
When syd asked if I was single,
I was hoping that meant you wanted to ask me out.
Really?
So if I ask you right now
if you wanted to turn this into a real date,
you'd say yes?
No.
I'd say absolutely.
Well, you look fancy.
Of course I do.
Today marks day one of my mission
to woo the lovely danielle.
I'm going to slowly charm her over these tutoring sessions
until she falls hopelessly in love
with the man of her dreams. That's me.
(knocking)
hi, max. Ready to get your science on?
Oh, hey, leo.
-M'lady. -(door closes)
I'm not here to intrude.
I just came to watch a shaper of young minds at work.
Cool.
So, max,
let's get started with speed versus velocity.
Before you nourish your brain,
care to nourish your soul
with some warm chocolate chip cookies?
Thanks, leo.
I bought them from two little girls having a bake sale
because I always support female-owned businesses.
What do you mean always?
We hit those girls with water balloons last week.
If you know a faster way to share water on a hot day.
I'd like to hear it.
So max, the formula for speed is distance over time.
Why don't you see if you can calculate that first problem?
Where's my manners? Let me get you a napkin.
I think there's one in here.
Hey, how did this
framed article on me being the founder
and president of the school computer club get in here?
Wow, you started a computer club?
That's impressive.
Hey, I finally spelled it. "tushy."
it's one of my many honors.
It's a shame all my awards are too heavy to carry
at the same time. I'll bring them over
one at a time for the next few sessions.
Oh, actually, miss reynolds only hired me through next week
so I can help max pass this science test.
Wait! But that's not enough time!
For max... To learn.
-Actually, I'm good, -no, you're not.
Am I the only one who cares about this kid's future?
Okay, I'm done pretending to do homework.
I've got to know
how things are going with your dad and gemma.
Amazing. Ever since the smoothie date,
they've been seeing each other all the time.
So when's the wedding? My may is booked up,
but I have some openings in June.
Come on, olive, let's not get ahead of ourselves.
We have to plan the proposal first.
-(max whistles) -hey, dad.
Oh, hey, girls. I didn't see you there.
-I was just-- -floating on a cloud of love?
I'm dying for the deets on this romance, mr. R.
So how many total dates have you and gemma been on?
Oh, come on, olive. Who can count? Four and a half.
Have you taken any couples pics yet?
Have I?
(chuckles, clears throat)
max: Here we are getting pizza and biking on the bridge
and in the park having a picnic.
And when a bird swooped down on our picnic.
Aw, have you ever seen a cuter couple?
Not since me and baxter.
-Who's baxter? -Don't go there.
So are you two going out again tonight?
No, we have lives.
We can't see each other every night.
(phone buzzes)
oh, hey, it's gemma asking if I'm free tonight.
Better go change!
Wow, I love seeing my dad so happy.
Totally, it's adorable.
He's like a middle schooler. Does that ever go away?
Max: Girls, help! I want to look cute,
but not like I'm trying too hard.
Yup. Eighth grade's forever.
Hey, you still thinking about danielle?
What makes you say that?
You spelled her name in dinosaur erasers.
Well, I was going to spell her name in flower petals
on your front lawn,
but tulip season isn't for three months.
Curse you, mother nature!
-I'm sorry, leo. -Thanks.
I can't believe she's only tutoring you
for a few more days.
My wooing plan is ruined.
Once you pass that test, I'm out of time.
But what if I didn't pass the test?
-What? -Yeah, I'll fail on purpose.
That way, my mom will have to keep danielle
and you'll have more time to be all weird and woo-y.
Seriously?
I'm probably going to blow this test anyway,
so I might as well do it for you.
Max, that's the most beautiful thing
you've ever said.
♪ ♪
hey, dad.
So, how was your date?
Not so good.
Why? What happened?
Gemma's ex-boyfriend came to portland
and they're getting back together.
What? But that means--
yup.
She broke up with me.
No! How could gemma dump mr. R?
I know, I'm so sad.
He's so sad. I'm so sad to see him so sad.
There's a lot of sad going on.
So what happened?
She got back together with her ex-boyfriend.
How could she choose another guy over my dad?
Have you met my dad?
Many times. He's lovely.
Too bad they only had four and a half dates.
Yeah, she never got the full max reynolds experience.
I know. I'll use my lesson tomorrow to show her
all the sides of him that she didn't get to see.
Great! You'll sell her on your dad
and she'll realize he's the perfect man for her.
Like baxter is for me.
Oh, girl, you gotta let that go.
Why?
I invented a really great guy,
and I can't just abandon my first love,
even if he doesn't exist.
Yeah, okay, now I hear it.
Hey, how'd the test go?
Bad news.
I passed.
Somehow, danielle taught me stuff,
even though I tried my hardest not to learn.
(sighs) I'm so ashamed.
No, don't beat yourself up. You did your worst.
Anyway, danielle is on her way over to celebrate.
This is your chance to tell her how you feel.
(sighs) I'm not at all ready, but I guess I have no choice.
I knew I should have overnighted that top hat.
(doorbell rings)
hey, max, congrats, bud.
Thanks.
-Hi, leo. -Hello.
My mom bought a cake to celebrate
and I'm going to get some because I like cake.
Uh, danielle, can I talk to you for a sec?
Sure. What's up?
Well, first of all, imagine me with a top hat.
Okay. Why?
Because I like you.
I know what you're thinking, you're in ninth grade,
I'm in eighth, you get out of school at 3:15
and I get out at 2:45. We're from two different worlds.
But I think we can make it work.
Leo, I'm beyond flattered and I think you're awesome,
but I barely know you.
How about next year when you're in high school,
we try hanging out?
Like as friends.
All right, I guess I can live with that.
Great. I'm going to go grab some cake.
So, how'd it go?
Well, she was nice about it,
but it's not happening. Man, this hurts.
I hope romance gets easier when we grow up.
Who knows?
But in the meantime, there may be another tutor in your future.
I'm pretty sure I'm flunking history.
(doorbell rings)
hey, gemma.
Hey, syd. You ready for your lesson?
Sure am.
I'm so glad you called.
I was worried that you might not want to continue
after what happened with me and your dad.
Oh, that? It's all good.
Anyway, I heard a song with a bass riff
that I thought you could teach me.
Cool. Let's hear it.
Max: ♪ I know you got a cold and it's getting old ♪
♪ so I wrote you this tune to help you feel better soon, hey ♪
sorry, didn't mean to play that.
That was a voicemail my dad left me when I was sick.
That's okay. It was very sweet.
Yeah. Sweet is just one of his many wonderful qualities.
But let me get my bass.
Whoops, wouldn't want to break that.
It's my dad's heart of portland award.
The mayor gave it to him
for donating used bikes to underprivileged kids.
They're not going to, like, come out
and read a poem about him, are they?
He's sweet and generous.
-Hm. -(doorbell rings)
I wonder who that could be.
Hey, syd. Just returning this cut-out
from your dad's birthday party. You know,
the one everyone signed saying how much they loved him.
Thanks. That's so unexpected.
Yeah, it took me forever to sign it
because I couldn't decide what I loved most about him.
I mean, how many great qualities can one man have?
Apparently quite a few.
What's happening here?
Um--
you forgot yourself at my house,
but now you're both home, so bye!
I think your daughter was trying to get us back together.
Oh, boy.
Gemma, can you leave us alone to talk?
Syd'll see you at her next actual lesson.
Sounds good.
-Bye, max. -Bye.
See ya, rock star.
Syd, what's going on?
I'm sorry, I just wanted gemma to get a full picture of you.
Because if she knew you like I do,
she'd never choose anyone else.
Thanks for having my back, syd, but you didn't need to do that.
I just hate seeing you so hurt and upset.
-I know how much you liked her. -I did.
And I'm definitely disappointed,
but I'm going to be okay.
You sure, dad? You're not totally heartbroken?
Yes, I'm sure. In fact, I'm grateful to gemma.
She helped me realize that I can still feel
the same kind of sparks I felt for your mom.
Now, I have hope there's someone out there for me.
Wow, that is extremely mature.
Well, there is a slight difference
between being an adult and being a middle schooler.
Hey, take a picture of us.
And we're back to middle school.
(camera clicks)
hey, syd, where are you going with my heart of portland award?
I'm putting it back in your room.
You know what? Maybe it does look better here.
I mean, the heart of portland might as well be
in the heart of the living room.
You want it sitting out so you can impress future dates
and pretend to be embarrassed, don't you?
Oh, thank you for believing
that there are dates in my future.
(door opens)
hey, grandma, did you ever find your mystery man?
Yeah, and it turns out he's been looking everywhere
for me, too.
Yay!
Yeah, until I found out why.
He owns an extermination company
and wants me to dance out front as the store's new mascot.
-Bummer. -Most embarrassing part
is I asked how much it paid.
I'm so sorry it didn't work out, mom.
What do you mean? I start next week.
Man: Oh, yeah.