1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:11,678 --> 00:00:12,746 * Hey * 4 00:00:12,779 --> 00:00:16,216 * When they told me I was young * 5 00:00:16,249 --> 00:00:17,150 * Hey * 6 00:00:18,018 --> 00:00:21,421 * I thought that you'd be happy * 7 00:00:21,454 --> 00:00:25,225 * I'll sing your name and I'll sing it loud * 8 00:00:25,258 --> 00:00:30,296 * 'cause where I'm from there's no reason to doubt you * 9 00:00:30,330 --> 00:00:33,600 * I'll sing your name and I'll sing it loud * 10 00:00:34,467 --> 00:00:35,568 * Hey, hey * 11 00:00:38,438 --> 00:00:40,340 Here we go, Juniper. 12 00:00:40,373 --> 00:00:43,143 Your dad and I wanted to save this one for last. 13 00:00:43,176 --> 00:00:46,346 It's a special gift for a very special Junebug. 14 00:00:48,581 --> 00:00:50,550 It's a Junebug, just like me. 15 00:00:50,583 --> 00:00:52,252 That's right. 16 00:00:52,285 --> 00:00:55,822 This box is meant to be your very own little time capsule. 17 00:00:55,855 --> 00:00:58,124 Really? That's amazing. 18 00:00:58,625 --> 00:01:00,460 But what should I put in it? 19 00:01:00,493 --> 00:01:01,628 It's up to you, kiddo. 20 00:01:01,661 --> 00:01:04,631 Could be things you'll wanna look at when you're older. 21 00:01:04,664 --> 00:01:06,766 Like wishes? In a wish box! 22 00:01:06,800 --> 00:01:09,602 That's terrific, bug. You're so creative. 23 00:01:09,636 --> 00:01:10,837 Okay. 24 00:01:10,870 --> 00:01:13,206 I know where I can get some inspiration. 25 00:01:13,239 --> 00:01:15,375 My favorite book. 26 00:01:20,380 --> 00:01:23,383 And when the princess and her knight defeated the ogre, 27 00:01:23,416 --> 00:01:27,220 she found herself miraculously transformed 28 00:01:27,253 --> 00:01:29,856 from a terrifying werewolf, to once again, 29 00:01:29,889 --> 00:01:31,524 a beautiful princess. 30 00:01:32,492 --> 00:01:36,262 First, I wish everyone in my kingdom will be happy. 31 00:01:36,863 --> 00:01:40,433 Second, I want all my dreams to come true. 32 00:01:41,968 --> 00:01:45,705 Third, I wish someday I will find my knight. 33 00:01:47,941 --> 00:01:49,642 May all your wishes come true. 34 00:01:50,343 --> 00:01:51,644 Happy birthday, Junebug. 35 00:01:52,278 --> 00:01:54,914 * There's no need to shout it * 36 00:01:54,948 --> 00:01:56,683 * I sing your name * 37 00:02:01,621 --> 00:02:03,790 [phone alarm beeping] 38 00:02:03,823 --> 00:02:05,525 [phone alarm beeping] 39 00:02:06,292 --> 00:02:09,629 [phone alarm beeping] 40 00:02:10,597 --> 00:02:13,733 [phone alarm beeping] 41 00:02:15,502 --> 00:02:17,570 ** 42 00:02:19,606 --> 00:02:22,542 * Lost in your clouds and your current * 43 00:02:22,575 --> 00:02:24,644 * I'm under your waves * 44 00:02:27,914 --> 00:02:30,850 * Sweeping me out in your ocean * 45 00:02:30,884 --> 00:02:33,286 * Could live here for days * 46 00:02:35,855 --> 00:02:37,957 * You're the rolling thunder * 47 00:02:37,991 --> 00:02:39,926 * You're the pouring rain * 48 00:02:40,660 --> 00:02:43,630 * And you know, and you know I would do anything * 49 00:02:43,663 --> 00:02:46,332 * Do anything for you * 50 00:02:47,934 --> 00:02:50,303 * Ooh * 51 00:02:50,337 --> 00:02:55,608 * I would do anything, anything for you * 52 00:02:56,509 --> 00:02:58,745 * Ooh * 53 00:02:58,778 --> 00:03:00,647 * I would do anything for you * 54 00:03:00,680 --> 00:03:01,481 Hey, Micah. 55 00:03:01,514 --> 00:03:03,450 Hey. Your Americano's on the bar. 56 00:03:03,483 --> 00:03:04,451 Thank you. 57 00:03:04,484 --> 00:03:06,486 My rocket fuel for the day. 58 00:03:11,424 --> 00:03:13,393 Uh, excuse me. Excuse me. 59 00:03:13,426 --> 00:03:15,295 I think you might have my coffee. 60 00:03:15,328 --> 00:03:16,896 Yeah, I guess you're right. 61 00:03:16,930 --> 00:03:19,332 This doesn't taste like a caramel latte. 62 00:03:19,366 --> 00:03:22,535 It's not a caramel latte, it's an Americano, and it's mine. 63 00:03:22,569 --> 00:03:24,004 Well, it was mine. 64 00:03:24,037 --> 00:03:26,272 Whoopsies. My mistake, Juniper. 65 00:03:26,306 --> 00:03:27,540 I'll fetch you a new one. 66 00:03:27,574 --> 00:03:29,576 Couldn't you tell it wasn't what you ordered? 67 00:03:29,609 --> 00:03:30,977 I didn't really think about it to be honest. 68 00:03:31,011 --> 00:03:32,579 I order something new every day. 69 00:03:32,612 --> 00:03:35,582 -I stick with what I like. -Here you go, one Americano. 70 00:03:35,615 --> 00:03:37,517 Oh, thank you. Um... 71 00:03:38,018 --> 00:03:39,986 This is yours and, no... 72 00:03:40,020 --> 00:03:42,022 This... this one's, no... Yes? Yours? 73 00:03:42,055 --> 00:03:44,491 -Yeah, I'll take that. -I'll take this one. 74 00:03:44,524 --> 00:03:46,493 You know what, I'll make you a new one. 75 00:03:46,526 --> 00:03:48,628 -Okay. Well... -I have my coffee. 76 00:03:48,661 --> 00:03:49,896 And I have no coffee. 77 00:03:49,929 --> 00:03:51,331 Well, have a good day. 78 00:03:51,364 --> 00:03:53,466 Yeah, you too. 79 00:03:55,535 --> 00:03:58,405 [pleasant music] 80 00:04:01,775 --> 00:04:03,810 Morning. 81 00:04:03,843 --> 00:04:05,845 -Hi Kylie. -Good morning. 82 00:04:09,849 --> 00:04:12,452 [alerts chiming] 83 00:04:13,386 --> 00:04:15,855 Coming to the meeting? It's starting now. 84 00:04:15,889 --> 00:04:16,856 Sure. 85 00:04:18,591 --> 00:04:21,828 So, our focus this past year has skewed toward young adult 86 00:04:21,861 --> 00:04:23,463 and graphic novels. 87 00:04:23,496 --> 00:04:26,599 Where we're falling behind is in picture book offerings. 88 00:04:26,633 --> 00:04:29,836 People, we are a small company, virtually the only in-print 89 00:04:29,869 --> 00:04:33,540 left that hasn't been swallowed up by one of the conglomerates. 90 00:04:33,573 --> 00:04:36,643 So, I'm opening this up to all of you, to help us find 91 00:04:36,676 --> 00:04:40,613 the next great picture book and bring us back into that arena. 92 00:04:40,647 --> 00:04:43,083 Paula, I'm sure we'd all love as much 93 00:04:43,116 --> 00:04:45,418 guidance as possible from you. 94 00:04:45,452 --> 00:04:47,120 Well, for starters... 95 00:04:47,153 --> 00:04:50,824 no more animal, monster, or cute alien protagonists. 96 00:04:50,857 --> 00:04:52,792 That was two seasons ago. 97 00:04:52,826 --> 00:04:56,963 But, the key for us is always going to be in 98 00:04:56,996 --> 00:04:58,865 finding an amazing new illustrator. 99 00:04:58,898 --> 00:05:02,736 So, any thoughts there, any ideas? 100 00:05:03,770 --> 00:05:05,338 Nope? Okay, fine. 101 00:05:05,772 --> 00:05:07,007 Well, put the word out. 102 00:05:07,040 --> 00:05:11,644 I wanna see some pitches, even early concepts, by end of week. 103 00:05:12,512 --> 00:05:13,847 Okay. 104 00:05:13,880 --> 00:05:14,981 That's it. 105 00:05:15,015 --> 00:05:16,616 Juniper. Can I have a word? 106 00:05:19,519 --> 00:05:22,022 I can't downsize anymore. It's all hands on deck. 107 00:05:22,055 --> 00:05:24,057 We're all happy to pitch in, Paula. 108 00:05:24,090 --> 00:05:26,559 I know the pool seems shallow right now, 109 00:05:26,593 --> 00:05:29,396 but I am positive that there's still some fantastic 110 00:05:29,429 --> 00:05:31,097 undiscovered talent out there. 111 00:05:31,131 --> 00:05:32,866 I certainly hope so. 112 00:05:32,899 --> 00:05:36,036 You've been swamped with administration the past few months, 113 00:05:36,069 --> 00:05:38,038 and it's not really the editor's job, 114 00:05:38,071 --> 00:05:40,006 but you have the best eye here. 115 00:05:40,040 --> 00:05:41,608 I left a few prospects on your desk. 116 00:05:41,641 --> 00:05:43,810 -Have a look. -Yeah. Happy to. 117 00:05:43,843 --> 00:05:45,412 You're a rockstar, Juniper. 118 00:05:45,779 --> 00:05:47,514 Rock on. 119 00:05:52,085 --> 00:05:54,521 [phone buzzes] 120 00:05:56,823 --> 00:05:59,926 Dropping by after work with something special. 121 00:06:01,661 --> 00:06:04,798 I regret ever teaching you where to find the emojis, Mom. 122 00:06:08,668 --> 00:06:09,669 Okay. 123 00:06:11,938 --> 00:06:15,608 [pleasant music] 124 00:06:22,115 --> 00:06:23,817 [knock at door] It's us, dear! 125 00:06:23,850 --> 00:06:24,718 Coming! 126 00:06:25,752 --> 00:06:26,753 Hey, where's Dad? 127 00:06:26,786 --> 00:06:27,754 He's coming. 128 00:06:27,787 --> 00:06:28,788 Dad, are you coming? 129 00:06:28,822 --> 00:06:29,823 I'm coming! 130 00:06:29,856 --> 00:06:32,659 I told him I'd help, he would have none of it. 131 00:06:32,692 --> 00:06:33,426 So stubborn! 132 00:06:33,460 --> 00:06:35,161 Mom, I need this to be quick, 133 00:06:35,195 --> 00:06:36,930 because I'm meeting Ethan for dinner tonight, 134 00:06:36,963 --> 00:06:38,998 I have a bunch of submissions from work to review. 135 00:06:39,032 --> 00:06:42,102 Look what I found cleaning out the basement. [chuckles] 136 00:06:42,135 --> 00:06:42,969 Ta-da! 137 00:06:43,003 --> 00:06:43,903 What is it? 138 00:06:43,937 --> 00:06:45,572 Don't you recognize it? 139 00:06:45,605 --> 00:06:46,940 It's your wish box. 140 00:06:46,973 --> 00:06:49,476 Your time capsule from when you were eight. 141 00:06:49,509 --> 00:06:50,744 Don't you remember? 142 00:06:50,777 --> 00:06:52,812 I don't know, vaguely... I guess? 143 00:06:52,846 --> 00:06:55,215 We thought you might want it since you've got 144 00:06:55,248 --> 00:06:57,617 a big birthday coming up. [whispers] 4-0. 145 00:06:57,650 --> 00:07:00,854 And you got me this instead of, I don't know, a blender 146 00:07:00,887 --> 00:07:02,856 or something I could actually use. 147 00:07:02,889 --> 00:07:06,059 It's a chance for you to reconnect with the dreams you had 148 00:07:06,092 --> 00:07:07,660 when you were a young girl. 149 00:07:08,862 --> 00:07:11,698 And why do I need to reconnect with them exactly? 150 00:07:11,731 --> 00:07:15,101 Is it 'cause I'm not doing well in my life, in my career? 151 00:07:15,135 --> 00:07:16,169 It's just, it's... 152 00:07:16,202 --> 00:07:18,938 We can't remember the last time that we saw you... 153 00:07:18,972 --> 00:07:20,707 Smile. That old Junebug smile. 154 00:07:20,740 --> 00:07:23,276 And birthday parties used to make you smile, and... 155 00:07:23,309 --> 00:07:25,211 It's been a long time since you had one 156 00:07:25,245 --> 00:07:26,880 and we could help. 157 00:07:26,913 --> 00:07:29,049 Dad, I don't really have time for birthday parties. Okay? 158 00:07:29,082 --> 00:07:32,052 I'm very busy and I really need to get dressed. 159 00:07:32,085 --> 00:07:33,286 Of course, of course. 160 00:07:33,319 --> 00:07:35,055 We've got euchre tonight anyway. 161 00:07:35,088 --> 00:07:36,656 Uh, we were just dropping by. 162 00:07:36,690 --> 00:07:37,857 Yep. Just dropping by. 163 00:07:37,891 --> 00:07:40,026 I hear it when just one of you says it. 164 00:07:40,060 --> 00:07:42,562 Don't forget you're coming for dinner tomorrow night. 165 00:07:42,595 --> 00:07:44,130 -Dinner tomorrow night. -Yup, dinner tomorrow night. 166 00:07:44,164 --> 00:07:45,231 Okay. 167 00:07:45,265 --> 00:07:46,700 [exhales] 168 00:07:48,902 --> 00:07:51,905 [upbeat music] 169 00:07:57,911 --> 00:08:01,281 I'm getting the team ready for this tech symposium we're doing 170 00:08:01,314 --> 00:08:03,550 and the managers just keep micromanaging 171 00:08:03,583 --> 00:08:04,851 our process development. 172 00:08:04,884 --> 00:08:07,554 They want market projections, sales projections, 173 00:08:07,587 --> 00:08:08,722 finance projections. 174 00:08:08,755 --> 00:08:10,657 Sounds like a lot of projection. 175 00:08:10,690 --> 00:08:11,524 Exactly. 176 00:08:11,558 --> 00:08:13,693 Okay, you two. Something for dessert? 177 00:08:14,194 --> 00:08:15,662 -Just the check. -Ooh, I-- 178 00:08:16,329 --> 00:08:18,765 -Sorry. Did you want something? -No, no, no. 179 00:08:18,798 --> 00:08:20,567 We don't normally bother with dessert. 180 00:08:20,600 --> 00:08:22,168 No, no. I changed my mind, yeah. 181 00:08:22,202 --> 00:08:23,570 It's okay. Yeah. 182 00:08:23,603 --> 00:08:25,038 We'll take the check. 183 00:08:25,071 --> 00:08:26,639 Bien. Just the check. 184 00:08:28,208 --> 00:08:30,310 Listen, I wanted to ask you a question. 185 00:08:30,343 --> 00:08:32,712 I know in the past I've sometimes gotten you 186 00:08:32,746 --> 00:08:34,147 the wrong thing for your birthday. 187 00:08:34,180 --> 00:08:35,815 [chuckles] 188 00:08:35,849 --> 00:08:37,751 I thought I'd just tell you what I was planning on getting. 189 00:08:38,251 --> 00:08:39,586 A pen. 190 00:08:40,787 --> 00:08:41,321 A pen. 191 00:08:41,354 --> 00:08:42,689 A nice one. 192 00:08:42,722 --> 00:08:44,290 Every editor needs a quality pen, right? 193 00:08:44,324 --> 00:08:46,593 To mark up the manuscripts you work on. 194 00:08:46,626 --> 00:08:49,062 I gave you my heart and you gave me a pen. 195 00:08:49,095 --> 00:08:50,230 Hmm? 196 00:08:50,263 --> 00:08:52,132 It's a quote from my favorite movie. 197 00:08:52,165 --> 00:08:53,099 "Say Anything". 198 00:08:53,967 --> 00:08:55,902 Lloyd Dobler. Diane Court. 199 00:08:56,636 --> 00:08:59,339 Oh, yeah. Right. Yeah. I think you showed me that one. 200 00:08:59,372 --> 00:09:01,608 Merci, madame. 201 00:09:04,711 --> 00:09:07,347 Yeah. I mean, I was thinking that writing is really 202 00:09:07,380 --> 00:09:09,949 more of a childhood dream anyway. 203 00:09:09,983 --> 00:09:14,721 And Paula was even saying that if I continue on this path 204 00:09:14,754 --> 00:09:17,257 then eventually she'll... 205 00:09:17,290 --> 00:09:18,858 bring me into... 206 00:09:20,960 --> 00:09:21,861 Hmm? 207 00:09:22,395 --> 00:09:23,863 A pen would be lovely. 208 00:09:24,664 --> 00:09:26,099 Thank you, Ethan. 209 00:09:26,132 --> 00:09:29,169 [emotional music] 210 00:09:29,202 --> 00:09:31,171 So, what about a nightcap? 211 00:09:31,938 --> 00:09:34,274 I'm a little zapped. Had a long day at work. 212 00:09:34,307 --> 00:09:36,710 I still have a lot of files to get through. 213 00:09:36,743 --> 00:09:38,912 Okay then, I'll just drive you home. 214 00:09:38,945 --> 00:09:41,214 You know, actually, I think I wanna walk. 215 00:09:41,247 --> 00:09:43,283 It's still such a pretty night out. 216 00:09:43,316 --> 00:09:44,984 Well, I'll come with. 217 00:09:45,018 --> 00:09:49,089 It's okay, I'm not very far. Thank you so much for dinner. 218 00:09:49,122 --> 00:09:50,623 I'll call you tomorrow. 219 00:09:51,758 --> 00:09:52,926 He's giving you a pen? 220 00:09:52,959 --> 00:09:55,995 It's... an early birthday surprise. 221 00:09:56,029 --> 00:09:56,730 Some surprise. 222 00:09:56,763 --> 00:09:58,865 And see this, this right here. 223 00:09:58,898 --> 00:10:01,968 This is why you're my best friend because you always know 224 00:10:02,002 --> 00:10:04,771 when I need an early birthday glass of Pinot. 225 00:10:04,804 --> 00:10:06,006 See? There are advantages 226 00:10:06,039 --> 00:10:08,274 to having your best friend so close by. 227 00:10:08,308 --> 00:10:09,976 Plus, I had a full day 228 00:10:10,010 --> 00:10:12,112 of mothering twins so I need this too. 229 00:10:13,913 --> 00:10:17,217 He's really giving you a pen for your 40th birthday? 230 00:10:17,250 --> 00:10:19,185 He assured me it'd be a nice one. 231 00:10:19,219 --> 00:10:21,021 You know what that reminds me of? 232 00:10:21,054 --> 00:10:21,888 Lloyd... 233 00:10:21,921 --> 00:10:23,056 Dobler. [gasps] 234 00:10:23,089 --> 00:10:25,025 [in unison] Let's do it! 235 00:10:32,932 --> 00:10:35,301 Where's the guy in my life holding up a boombox 236 00:10:35,335 --> 00:10:36,803 to serenade me? 237 00:10:36,836 --> 00:10:38,338 That's what I wanna know. 238 00:10:38,938 --> 00:10:42,075 Maybe you could find a guy to hold up a phone? 239 00:10:42,909 --> 00:10:45,045 -Not the same. -Right. Not the same. 240 00:10:45,078 --> 00:10:45,945 Nuh uh. 241 00:11:12,038 --> 00:11:12,906 [clears throat] 242 00:11:13,907 --> 00:11:17,711 I wish everyone in my kingdom will be happy. 243 00:11:19,012 --> 00:11:20,980 Well, clearly not quite everyone. 244 00:11:25,418 --> 00:11:29,222 I want all my dreams to come true. 245 00:11:31,157 --> 00:11:33,827 I think we're batting above average there. 246 00:11:38,798 --> 00:11:42,802 I wish someday... I will find... 247 00:11:43,503 --> 00:11:45,271 my knight. 248 00:11:52,512 --> 00:11:56,016 [melancholy music] 249 00:12:13,366 --> 00:12:16,336 [magical music] 250 00:12:20,173 --> 00:12:21,174 Hello! 251 00:12:21,207 --> 00:12:23,977 [screams] 252 00:12:24,577 --> 00:12:26,112 How did you get in here? 253 00:12:26,146 --> 00:12:27,280 You scared me. 254 00:12:27,313 --> 00:12:29,282 How are you here? 255 00:12:30,150 --> 00:12:32,819 Where... where are your parents exactly? 256 00:12:32,852 --> 00:12:34,854 I'm you, and you're me. 257 00:12:34,888 --> 00:12:37,257 I've lost my mind. It's finally happened. 258 00:12:37,290 --> 00:12:38,992 No, you haven't. 259 00:12:39,025 --> 00:12:42,195 You were born June 17th, 1984. 260 00:12:42,228 --> 00:12:44,964 Your favorite ice cream flavor is Raspberry Swirl. 261 00:12:44,998 --> 00:12:47,467 Your mom made you take two years of figure skating 262 00:12:47,500 --> 00:12:49,202 'til you fell and chipped a tooth. 263 00:12:49,235 --> 00:12:50,170 That made you happy 264 00:12:50,203 --> 00:12:52,205 'cause it meant you could read more books. 265 00:12:52,238 --> 00:12:54,607 You look up words in the dictionary you don't know 266 00:12:54,641 --> 00:12:56,042 and put a check mark next to them-- 267 00:12:56,076 --> 00:12:56,710 Okay, I get it. 268 00:12:56,743 --> 00:12:58,078 Oh! And you had a crush on-- 269 00:12:58,111 --> 00:12:59,179 Okay. Okay. 270 00:12:59,212 --> 00:13:02,182 I do not need to be reminded of ancient crushes. 271 00:13:03,483 --> 00:13:05,185 How is this possible? 272 00:13:05,218 --> 00:13:08,188 You seemed like you needed a little help. 273 00:13:08,221 --> 00:13:09,289 And here I am. 274 00:13:09,322 --> 00:13:11,858 Did my mom put you up to this? 275 00:13:11,891 --> 00:13:14,260 [chuckles] Is this like... 276 00:13:14,294 --> 00:13:18,465 some kind of hidden camera show or something? 277 00:13:18,498 --> 00:13:20,300 You look exactly like me. 278 00:13:20,333 --> 00:13:22,602 She gave you my old pink overalls to wear? 279 00:13:22,635 --> 00:13:24,137 This is insane. 280 00:13:24,170 --> 00:13:25,205 I... 281 00:13:25,238 --> 00:13:28,475 I need you to go. I need you to go back wherever 282 00:13:28,508 --> 00:13:31,945 you came from because I have to go to work in the morning. 283 00:13:31,978 --> 00:13:34,047 Oh, goodie! Let's pick out our outfit. 284 00:13:34,080 --> 00:13:35,882 No! We're not picking out an outfit. 285 00:13:35,915 --> 00:13:37,384 Stop right there. 286 00:13:37,417 --> 00:13:40,253 Look, I need you to go back to wherever you came from. Okay? 287 00:13:40,286 --> 00:13:41,654 I need some sleep. 288 00:13:41,688 --> 00:13:46,026 I can't get fired because I'm... seeing little people. 289 00:13:46,059 --> 00:13:47,394 You don't want me here? 290 00:13:47,427 --> 00:13:48,428 No. 291 00:13:48,461 --> 00:13:49,429 Fine! 292 00:13:49,462 --> 00:13:50,397 Fine. 293 00:13:53,233 --> 00:13:54,234 Okay, look... 294 00:13:54,267 --> 00:13:57,070 I don't know who you are or where you came... 295 00:14:03,977 --> 00:14:06,546 You're perfectly fine. Yeah, things like this happen 296 00:14:06,579 --> 00:14:08,948 to people all the time. It's normal. 297 00:14:08,982 --> 00:14:10,950 In fact, you probably dreamed it. 298 00:14:10,984 --> 00:14:13,453 And dreams are a perfectly normal part of life. 299 00:14:14,287 --> 00:14:15,288 Oh, no. 300 00:14:15,321 --> 00:14:16,890 No, no, no, no, no. 301 00:14:19,392 --> 00:14:22,195 Apparently my breakdown isn't over yet after all. 302 00:14:25,432 --> 00:14:26,366 I'm back! 303 00:14:27,167 --> 00:14:27,767 You're back. 304 00:14:27,801 --> 00:14:32,005 Those clothes are boring. 305 00:14:32,038 --> 00:14:34,074 Oh, thank you. A little fashion critic. 306 00:14:34,107 --> 00:14:35,675 This is exactly what I need. 307 00:14:35,709 --> 00:14:38,278 Okay, well then, by all means, what should I wear? 308 00:14:38,311 --> 00:14:40,413 That one. So bright. 309 00:14:40,447 --> 00:14:42,115 I can't wear this to work. 310 00:14:42,148 --> 00:14:45,218 This is a stupid impulse buy, I was just about to return it. 311 00:14:45,251 --> 00:14:46,119 [groans] 312 00:14:48,321 --> 00:14:49,456 [groans] 313 00:14:49,489 --> 00:14:53,326 Okay. Okay. Um... there. 314 00:14:54,527 --> 00:14:55,395 Happy? 315 00:14:55,428 --> 00:14:56,429 Good. 316 00:14:56,463 --> 00:14:57,464 What am I doing? 317 00:14:59,666 --> 00:15:02,635 Stay right there. Okay? Just... 318 00:15:02,669 --> 00:15:03,670 [dialing] 319 00:15:03,703 --> 00:15:05,105 Don't move. 320 00:15:05,672 --> 00:15:07,340 Stay right there. 321 00:15:07,374 --> 00:15:09,542 Kate. Hi. I need you. 322 00:15:10,610 --> 00:15:12,512 Kate! Come with me. 323 00:15:12,545 --> 00:15:13,513 Okay. 324 00:15:13,546 --> 00:15:14,714 Okay. This way. 325 00:15:14,748 --> 00:15:16,983 -Where are we going? -Right up there. 326 00:15:17,017 --> 00:15:19,452 Just right over here. 327 00:15:20,453 --> 00:15:22,022 And... [gasps] Okay. 328 00:15:22,756 --> 00:15:24,491 Do you see what I see? 329 00:15:25,425 --> 00:15:28,128 You're thinking about a wardrobe purge? 330 00:15:28,161 --> 00:15:30,230 I did it last month. Regret it bitterly. 331 00:15:30,263 --> 00:15:32,098 I've need to go to the thrift store 332 00:15:32,132 --> 00:15:33,533 and buy all my stuff back. 333 00:15:33,566 --> 00:15:35,335 She can't see me because I'm you. 334 00:15:35,368 --> 00:15:38,171 It would be like double vision or something like that. 335 00:15:38,204 --> 00:15:39,773 What do you know about double vision? 336 00:15:39,806 --> 00:15:43,176 I didn't think you had that much to drink last night. 337 00:15:43,410 --> 00:15:45,011 I didn't. I was just... 338 00:15:45,045 --> 00:15:47,547 Let's get a coffee in you and you'll be fine. 339 00:15:47,580 --> 00:15:49,549 Better get back. Twins have swimming. 340 00:15:49,582 --> 00:15:51,418 Love the scarf on you, by the way. 341 00:15:51,451 --> 00:15:54,054 Nothing wrong with a little splash of color. 342 00:15:54,087 --> 00:15:56,222 Why is this happening to me? 343 00:15:56,256 --> 00:15:57,123 I'm only eight. 344 00:15:57,157 --> 00:15:59,259 I don't know how stuff like this works. 345 00:15:59,292 --> 00:16:02,395 Believe me, I think you could be 100 and still not know. 346 00:16:03,129 --> 00:16:04,531 [gasps] Ooh. 347 00:16:04,564 --> 00:16:07,634 I guess you gotta get back to your publishing job. 348 00:16:07,667 --> 00:16:09,302 You got all those meetings. 349 00:16:09,836 --> 00:16:11,304 How do you know all that? 350 00:16:11,338 --> 00:16:15,175 I told you, I'm you! Just young you. 351 00:16:15,208 --> 00:16:17,377 If you're really me, then you should know 352 00:16:17,410 --> 00:16:20,413 that I don't really have time for this right now. I... 353 00:16:24,718 --> 00:16:26,286 [sighs] 354 00:16:30,790 --> 00:16:32,058 -What's that? -[gasps] 355 00:16:32,092 --> 00:16:33,526 Is that one of our books? 356 00:16:33,560 --> 00:16:35,128 How did you get back there? 357 00:16:35,161 --> 00:16:37,330 I wanted to see what stories we've written. 358 00:16:37,364 --> 00:16:39,499 No, I mean, what's with the popping up 359 00:16:39,532 --> 00:16:41,201 and disappearing all the time? 360 00:16:41,234 --> 00:16:43,336 I don't know. It's just fun. 361 00:16:45,839 --> 00:16:49,442 If that's our book... we sure didn't get famous. 362 00:16:52,278 --> 00:16:55,849 I actually did better than getting famous. 363 00:16:55,882 --> 00:16:58,818 I am the person who helps writers get published. 364 00:16:59,519 --> 00:17:04,524 So... you're helping other people tell their stories? 365 00:17:04,557 --> 00:17:05,692 Yes, exactly. 366 00:17:05,725 --> 00:17:07,627 What about our stories? 367 00:17:07,660 --> 00:17:10,363 What about my Junebug stories? 368 00:17:11,431 --> 00:17:15,301 Okay, this might be hard to explain to a child, 369 00:17:15,335 --> 00:17:19,205 but when you're an adult you have to make compromises and... 370 00:17:23,410 --> 00:17:26,479 Apparently you can get too in touch with your inner child. 371 00:17:37,657 --> 00:17:39,325 Hey. Americano's coming up. 372 00:17:39,359 --> 00:17:40,260 Thanks. 373 00:17:40,760 --> 00:17:42,629 Are you okay? 374 00:17:42,662 --> 00:17:44,497 Oh yeah. Yeah. Why? 375 00:17:44,531 --> 00:17:47,133 You just look a little different, I guess. 376 00:17:47,167 --> 00:17:49,869 Well, yeah, I had dinner with my boyfriend last night, 377 00:17:49,903 --> 00:17:51,638 so... probably had too much fun. 378 00:17:52,639 --> 00:17:53,673 Thank you so much. 379 00:17:53,707 --> 00:17:54,774 Yeah, have a great day. 380 00:17:54,808 --> 00:17:55,709 Okay. 381 00:17:59,913 --> 00:18:01,481 I wanna look. 382 00:18:02,949 --> 00:18:04,584 Oh, oh, oh. What are you doing? 383 00:18:05,251 --> 00:18:06,353 But it's so pretty. 384 00:18:06,386 --> 00:18:06,920 Well, I... uh... 385 00:18:06,953 --> 00:18:07,821 [giggling] 386 00:18:07,854 --> 00:18:09,155 Oh... [metal clangs] 387 00:18:09,622 --> 00:18:10,523 [cans thudding] 388 00:18:12,392 --> 00:18:13,426 [paint splashes] 389 00:18:13,827 --> 00:18:15,161 Oh no! 390 00:18:17,630 --> 00:18:19,165 [gasps] 391 00:18:21,735 --> 00:18:23,269 [groans] 392 00:18:23,303 --> 00:18:25,772 If it isn't Miss Americano. What a turn of events. 393 00:18:25,805 --> 00:18:27,874 Uh... I'm so sorry. 394 00:18:27,907 --> 00:18:29,142 It's okay. 395 00:18:29,676 --> 00:18:30,910 I'm so sorry. 396 00:18:30,944 --> 00:18:33,646 It's okay. It's okay. Things happen. Okay? 397 00:18:34,481 --> 00:18:37,250 How can you say that? I just destroyed your mural. 398 00:18:37,283 --> 00:18:39,519 No, it's a sign. It wasn't right, anyway. 399 00:18:39,552 --> 00:18:42,355 I was thinking of starting over, to be honest. 400 00:18:42,389 --> 00:18:44,190 You're being so nice about this. 401 00:18:44,224 --> 00:18:45,925 It'll be even better once I figure out 402 00:18:45,959 --> 00:18:47,527 what it's actually supposed to be. 403 00:18:47,560 --> 00:18:48,695 Um... 404 00:18:49,362 --> 00:18:51,664 I might have a way to make it up to you. 405 00:18:51,698 --> 00:18:52,732 Nothing to make up. 406 00:18:52,766 --> 00:18:54,768 Nope. Nope. I think there is. 407 00:18:54,801 --> 00:18:58,471 It just so happens that I work for Little Light Publishing 408 00:18:58,505 --> 00:19:00,407 and we're looking for illustrators, 409 00:19:00,440 --> 00:19:02,709 for new and different illustrators. 410 00:19:02,742 --> 00:19:04,411 I think your work is... 411 00:19:04,444 --> 00:19:07,781 was beautiful and you might be a perfect fit for us. 412 00:19:08,381 --> 00:19:11,251 I appreciate the interest, but no thanks. 413 00:19:12,318 --> 00:19:13,219 Oh. 414 00:19:13,953 --> 00:19:15,321 You sure? 415 00:19:15,355 --> 00:19:16,423 Yeah. 416 00:19:16,456 --> 00:19:19,492 I'm just gonna finish this mural and be on my way. 417 00:19:19,526 --> 00:19:20,460 That's what I do. 418 00:19:21,594 --> 00:19:24,330 If you don't mind, I'm gonna start the cleanup here. 419 00:19:24,364 --> 00:19:26,399 Oh sure. Yeah, of course. 420 00:19:26,433 --> 00:19:27,467 Um... 421 00:19:27,500 --> 00:19:30,437 Well, if you change your mind, I'm Juniper James 422 00:19:30,470 --> 00:19:32,605 and I work for Little Light Publishing. 423 00:19:33,473 --> 00:19:34,741 You said. Yeah. 424 00:19:34,774 --> 00:19:35,709 -Okay. -I got it. 425 00:19:35,742 --> 00:19:36,743 Yeah. Sorry again. 426 00:19:36,776 --> 00:19:37,977 It's okay. It's okay. 427 00:19:38,645 --> 00:19:41,448 I like him. And his paintings are pretty. 428 00:19:41,481 --> 00:19:43,750 Well, I don't know what to think. 429 00:19:43,783 --> 00:19:46,753 Yeah, he's intriguing, that one. 430 00:19:46,786 --> 00:19:48,455 He's been working for over a month 431 00:19:48,488 --> 00:19:50,457 and I still don't know his name. 432 00:19:50,490 --> 00:19:51,791 Huh. Really? 433 00:19:51,825 --> 00:19:52,726 Mm-hmm. 434 00:19:53,760 --> 00:19:55,528 Hey, do you see her? 435 00:19:58,498 --> 00:19:59,599 Do I see who? 436 00:20:00,734 --> 00:20:01,601 Nobody. 437 00:20:02,369 --> 00:20:04,304 I think I need another espresso. 438 00:20:04,971 --> 00:20:06,306 It's on the house. 439 00:20:06,339 --> 00:20:08,475 And I'm gonna give you my cousin's email. 440 00:20:08,508 --> 00:20:10,510 He's a really great therapist. 441 00:20:10,543 --> 00:20:12,512 Have you heard of Imago Therapy? 442 00:20:17,617 --> 00:20:20,353 [cheerful music] 443 00:20:30,797 --> 00:20:32,065 Kylie? 444 00:20:32,098 --> 00:20:34,501 Hey, can you help me find the right link here? 445 00:20:34,534 --> 00:20:35,402 Sure. 446 00:20:35,435 --> 00:20:36,469 Just right there. 447 00:20:39,039 --> 00:20:41,875 Wait, you're interested in Alex Ripley? 448 00:20:41,908 --> 00:20:43,410 You know him? 449 00:20:43,443 --> 00:20:46,312 I think I may have met him this morning. 450 00:20:46,346 --> 00:20:48,815 I was hoping to bring him in as a new illustrator. 451 00:20:48,848 --> 00:20:52,419 He's an art world icon. Shot straight to the top. 452 00:20:52,452 --> 00:20:54,954 It was sad though, after his second exhibition, 453 00:20:54,988 --> 00:20:57,023 he was absolutely savaged by the critics. 454 00:20:57,057 --> 00:20:57,957 Hmm. 455 00:20:57,991 --> 00:21:00,326 Yeah. Just brutal. 456 00:21:00,360 --> 00:21:02,896 He walked out of his own opening and hasn't signed 457 00:21:02,929 --> 00:21:04,664 a piece of artwork since. 458 00:21:04,698 --> 00:21:06,733 Word on the street is he's the muralist 459 00:21:06,766 --> 00:21:09,569 that's been popping up all around the city. 460 00:21:09,602 --> 00:21:12,605 Look, I don't even know if this guy is who you said he is, 461 00:21:12,639 --> 00:21:15,475 but I really liked his artwork. 462 00:21:15,508 --> 00:21:18,745 [chuckles] All I can say is, if you found Alex Ripley... 463 00:21:19,646 --> 00:21:20,747 nice play. 464 00:21:20,780 --> 00:21:22,749 I think we should have a quick meeting 465 00:21:22,782 --> 00:21:23,683 now that the Brennan book 466 00:21:23,717 --> 00:21:24,818 has fallen off the spring release list. 467 00:21:24,851 --> 00:21:25,752 Of course. 468 00:21:25,785 --> 00:21:27,454 Juniper may have stumbled 469 00:21:27,487 --> 00:21:29,889 across a new illustrator this morning. 470 00:21:29,923 --> 00:21:32,726 Really? Well, that's great. Show me their stuff. 471 00:21:33,593 --> 00:21:34,561 Sure. 472 00:21:34,594 --> 00:21:36,930 Well, actually that's gonna be a little hard 473 00:21:36,963 --> 00:21:39,733 because he's a muralist. 474 00:21:39,766 --> 00:21:41,134 A muralist. 475 00:21:41,167 --> 00:21:43,470 Oh no. [laughs] No, that's not gonna work. 476 00:21:43,503 --> 00:21:44,904 -Why not? -Someone who works 477 00:21:44,938 --> 00:21:46,539 on such a large scale like that? 478 00:21:46,573 --> 00:21:47,874 No, we need illustrators, miniaturists. 479 00:21:47,907 --> 00:21:48,942 Juniper, I'm sorry, 480 00:21:48,975 --> 00:21:49,943 I think you're barking up the wrong tree there. 481 00:21:49,976 --> 00:21:52,912 Excuse me, Paula. Can I just get one minute? 482 00:21:52,946 --> 00:21:54,414 One minute. 483 00:21:56,649 --> 00:21:57,751 Raise your hand. 484 00:21:59,986 --> 00:22:01,421 This is not a classroom. 485 00:22:01,454 --> 00:22:03,023 We don't need to raise our hand to speak. 486 00:22:03,056 --> 00:22:04,924 So just keep trying. 487 00:22:04,958 --> 00:22:06,126 It is not that easy. 488 00:22:06,159 --> 00:22:07,794 Why not? 489 00:22:07,827 --> 00:22:10,497 Wouldn't you tell me not to give up after just trying once? 490 00:22:10,530 --> 00:22:12,766 Well... yes, of course I would. 491 00:22:12,799 --> 00:22:13,867 Did you say something? 492 00:22:14,668 --> 00:22:15,769 Nothing. 493 00:22:15,802 --> 00:22:16,670 Okay. 494 00:22:20,607 --> 00:22:22,442 Do it or I'll scream. 495 00:22:22,475 --> 00:22:24,444 You will not. 496 00:22:24,477 --> 00:22:25,812 -[screams] -Oh! 497 00:22:25,845 --> 00:22:27,947 Actually, I do have something to say. 498 00:22:27,981 --> 00:22:30,617 Paula, I believe I've tracked down an artist who's really special 499 00:22:30,650 --> 00:22:32,519 and I don't think it matters if he paints on walls 500 00:22:32,552 --> 00:22:35,488 or draws on papers because his work is incredibly compelling 501 00:22:35,522 --> 00:22:37,490 and you said yourself I have the best eye in this place. 502 00:22:37,524 --> 00:22:41,194 And so that is... what I wanted to say. 503 00:22:41,227 --> 00:22:43,196 Okay. I shouldn't have shut you down. 504 00:22:43,229 --> 00:22:45,165 If you're this passionate about his work, 505 00:22:45,198 --> 00:22:46,533 I'll take a look. 506 00:22:46,566 --> 00:22:48,535 Great. Just one problem, which is 507 00:22:48,568 --> 00:22:50,804 that he doesn't really wanna work with us. 508 00:22:50,837 --> 00:22:52,138 I'm sorry. 509 00:22:52,172 --> 00:22:54,641 You're offering me someone who not only has never illustrated 510 00:22:54,674 --> 00:22:56,776 but he's not actually interested in the job. 511 00:22:56,810 --> 00:22:57,877 This is your solve? 512 00:22:57,911 --> 00:22:59,045 Yes. 513 00:22:59,079 --> 00:23:00,847 Well, best of luck with that. Okay. 514 00:23:02,816 --> 00:23:04,918 You do have the best eye in the place. 515 00:23:04,951 --> 00:23:05,819 Thank you, Rob. 516 00:23:06,886 --> 00:23:08,955 Okay, listen, my workplace has gotta be off-limits 517 00:23:08,988 --> 00:23:10,090 for these visits. 518 00:23:10,123 --> 00:23:11,858 So, let's do something else then. 519 00:23:11,891 --> 00:23:12,826 Ice cream! 520 00:23:12,859 --> 00:23:13,993 Ice cream? 521 00:23:14,027 --> 00:23:16,196 I can't go for ice cream in the middle of the morning. 522 00:23:16,229 --> 00:23:18,798 I'm a responsible adult with an important job. 523 00:23:18,832 --> 00:23:20,967 Not to mention all the meetings I have. 524 00:23:21,001 --> 00:23:23,670 Just looks like homework for grown-ups. [shudders] 525 00:23:23,703 --> 00:23:25,538 I think you have a point there. 526 00:23:25,572 --> 00:23:27,841 Let's go talk to that painter you like. 527 00:23:27,874 --> 00:23:29,776 I don't like him. Okay? 528 00:23:29,809 --> 00:23:33,179 I just think he has talent and it would be mutually beneficial 529 00:23:33,213 --> 00:23:35,081 for us to... hey, where are you going? 530 00:23:35,882 --> 00:23:37,117 Come on. 531 00:23:37,150 --> 00:23:38,651 What? I... 532 00:23:40,020 --> 00:23:41,788 Aren't you coming? 533 00:23:44,290 --> 00:23:46,860 [Paula] Juniper? My office. 534 00:23:47,660 --> 00:23:48,528 Coming. 535 00:23:50,997 --> 00:23:52,799 So, what is this exactly, Mom? 536 00:23:52,832 --> 00:23:55,168 Just a new recipe I've been meaning to try. 537 00:23:55,201 --> 00:23:57,170 Is that code for I just threw in everything 538 00:23:57,203 --> 00:23:59,072 I happen to have laying around the kitchen? 539 00:23:59,105 --> 00:24:00,740 -Oh, Junebug. -Mom. 540 00:24:00,774 --> 00:24:03,510 Juniper, I always have a plan. Don't you worry. 541 00:24:03,543 --> 00:24:04,744 [straining] 542 00:24:04,778 --> 00:24:05,679 Here. 543 00:24:06,046 --> 00:24:06,913 [cork pops] 544 00:24:06,946 --> 00:24:07,814 I loosened it. 545 00:24:09,015 --> 00:24:10,250 Can I ask you a question? 546 00:24:11,451 --> 00:24:14,120 Why did you give me that time capsule wish box thingy? 547 00:24:15,555 --> 00:24:18,158 I told you, just found it cleaning out the basement. 548 00:24:18,191 --> 00:24:19,292 We thought it was cute. 549 00:24:19,325 --> 00:24:20,860 Yeah. Very cute. 550 00:24:20,894 --> 00:24:24,597 So you weren't trying to send me a message? 551 00:24:24,631 --> 00:24:27,634 What kind of message would we be sending? 552 00:24:27,667 --> 00:24:29,602 Oh, I don't know. The 'Are you happy? 553 00:24:29,636 --> 00:24:30,970 Get your life together. 554 00:24:31,004 --> 00:24:33,206 Why aren't you living your dreams?' kind of message. 555 00:24:33,239 --> 00:24:35,675 No. Uh, no message dear. 556 00:24:35,709 --> 00:24:37,010 Just thought it was cute. 557 00:24:37,043 --> 00:24:37,944 So cute. 558 00:24:39,212 --> 00:24:41,648 Oh, you were such a spitfire back then. 559 00:24:41,681 --> 00:24:43,650 Do you remember you started writing that novel 560 00:24:43,683 --> 00:24:45,051 when you were just eight? 561 00:24:45,085 --> 00:24:46,319 Yes, I do. 562 00:24:46,353 --> 00:24:48,688 It is one of the four novels I have started 563 00:24:48,722 --> 00:24:49,689 and never finished. 564 00:24:49,723 --> 00:24:52,192 -You should wrap those up. -Yeah, wrap it up! 565 00:24:52,225 --> 00:24:53,993 Oh my gosh you guys, enough! 566 00:24:54,027 --> 00:24:55,161 I know you don't like Ethan. 567 00:24:55,195 --> 00:24:57,230 I know you think I should be doing something different 568 00:24:57,263 --> 00:24:58,665 with my life. 569 00:24:58,698 --> 00:24:59,899 But you know what, not everybody gets to choose 570 00:24:59,933 --> 00:25:02,335 what they do for a living, and not everybody 571 00:25:02,369 --> 00:25:04,237 met their perfect person in 10th grade 572 00:25:04,270 --> 00:25:05,939 like the two of you, so... 573 00:25:06,906 --> 00:25:07,874 [exhales] 574 00:25:09,342 --> 00:25:11,678 -We like Ethan. -Mm-hmm. 575 00:25:11,711 --> 00:25:15,949 His clothes are always so... carefully chosen. 576 00:25:15,982 --> 00:25:17,083 Ties especially. 577 00:25:17,117 --> 00:25:20,220 That is hardly a compliment in the world of you two. 578 00:25:20,253 --> 00:25:21,955 I am going to set the table. 579 00:25:25,392 --> 00:25:27,894 [Junebug] Psst! Set a place for me. 580 00:25:35,902 --> 00:25:37,937 I used to curl up right in that spot 581 00:25:37,971 --> 00:25:39,906 when I was pretending to be sick 582 00:25:39,939 --> 00:25:43,243 because I wanted to stay home from school to read. 583 00:25:43,276 --> 00:25:45,178 You should tell Mom and Dad I'm here. 584 00:25:45,211 --> 00:25:46,079 What? 585 00:25:47,414 --> 00:25:49,883 Are you joking? They would have me sent away. 586 00:25:51,184 --> 00:25:52,986 Anyway, you heard Dad. 587 00:25:53,019 --> 00:25:55,722 It was just something they found in the basement. Okay? 588 00:25:55,755 --> 00:25:58,258 They didn't mean anything by it. 589 00:25:58,291 --> 00:26:00,727 I think they're fooling with you. 590 00:26:01,861 --> 00:26:04,197 You know, I think you might be right. 591 00:26:04,230 --> 00:26:05,899 Dinner's served. 592 00:26:06,900 --> 00:26:08,868 What are you doing in there, dear? 593 00:26:08,902 --> 00:26:09,903 Nothing. 594 00:26:11,037 --> 00:26:12,038 Let's eat. 595 00:26:28,421 --> 00:26:31,725 Oh, he's just such an interesting character. 596 00:26:32,692 --> 00:26:35,729 So confident. It's a little unnerving. 597 00:26:35,762 --> 00:26:36,963 You should be confident too. 598 00:26:36,996 --> 00:26:41,835 Well, it's not that easy. Okay? You can't just be confident. 599 00:26:41,868 --> 00:26:43,636 It's something that... 600 00:26:44,170 --> 00:26:49,776 grows in you over time as you acquire life experiences 601 00:26:49,809 --> 00:26:52,712 and you surmount challenges. 602 00:26:52,746 --> 00:26:54,080 But I'm confident. 603 00:26:54,114 --> 00:26:55,248 Well, you are a child. 604 00:26:55,949 --> 00:26:58,118 An imaginary child, not even a real one. 605 00:26:59,319 --> 00:27:00,920 I think. 606 00:27:01,354 --> 00:27:04,157 Do like Daddy says. Just pretend you have confidence 607 00:27:04,190 --> 00:27:07,093 and then before you know it, you do have it. 608 00:27:07,127 --> 00:27:08,028 Huh. 609 00:27:10,830 --> 00:27:12,198 I think you might be right. 610 00:27:13,767 --> 00:27:16,136 Okay. Let's do this. 611 00:27:22,142 --> 00:27:23,376 Uh, hello. 612 00:27:23,410 --> 00:27:25,879 Hi. Not sure if you remember me. 613 00:27:26,413 --> 00:27:27,914 How could I forget you? 614 00:27:28,782 --> 00:27:30,984 I'm still really, really sorry about that. 615 00:27:31,017 --> 00:27:33,386 And you really, really need to stop apologizing. 616 00:27:33,420 --> 00:27:34,821 I wasn't satisfied with the work 617 00:27:34,854 --> 00:27:36,189 and you gave me the second chance 618 00:27:36,222 --> 00:27:37,390 to take a second run at it. 619 00:27:37,424 --> 00:27:39,759 Okay, then I will stop apologizing. 620 00:27:40,527 --> 00:27:42,495 I'm Juniper. Juniper James. 621 00:27:42,529 --> 00:27:44,497 Yeah. I remember. 622 00:27:44,531 --> 00:27:45,899 Oh. Right. 623 00:27:46,499 --> 00:27:47,767 And you are? 624 00:27:48,301 --> 00:27:49,903 Not a fan of this weather. 625 00:27:51,171 --> 00:27:52,238 Yeah. 626 00:27:52,272 --> 00:27:53,873 Makes it impossible to paint. 627 00:27:54,274 --> 00:27:56,843 Well look, I know I already talked to you about this, 628 00:27:56,876 --> 00:28:00,814 but I would really like you to consider trying a new way 629 00:28:00,847 --> 00:28:02,415 to get your art out there. 630 00:28:02,449 --> 00:28:03,817 Oh, I don't know. 631 00:28:05,018 --> 00:28:08,822 I like murals. I like to beautify the world. 632 00:28:09,422 --> 00:28:12,092 Do you... sign them? 633 00:28:13,226 --> 00:28:14,761 I leave them unsigned 634 00:28:14,794 --> 00:28:17,063 because when people learn who did them, they... 635 00:28:18,064 --> 00:28:20,433 start adding your story onto what you did. 636 00:28:20,467 --> 00:28:22,068 And is that bad? 637 00:28:22,102 --> 00:28:24,771 It is when they care more about your story than the work. 638 00:28:24,804 --> 00:28:27,974 Well... that wouldn't be true with a picture book. 639 00:28:28,008 --> 00:28:29,776 The children wouldn't care. 640 00:28:29,809 --> 00:28:32,012 I like books. I do, but... 641 00:28:32,912 --> 00:28:34,347 I'm gonna stick with murals. 642 00:28:36,016 --> 00:28:38,785 Okay. Yeah. Um, no problem. 643 00:28:38,818 --> 00:28:40,453 Thanks. Thanks so much for your time. 644 00:28:40,487 --> 00:28:41,821 Yeah. 645 00:28:47,494 --> 00:28:49,129 Why are you leaving him there? 646 00:28:49,162 --> 00:28:51,297 You have to get him to come with you. 647 00:28:51,331 --> 00:28:52,332 You're so bossy. 648 00:28:53,266 --> 00:28:55,869 Look, you heard him. He's not interested. 649 00:28:55,902 --> 00:28:57,470 And I asked him twice. 650 00:28:57,504 --> 00:28:59,973 Listen to the voice inside that tells you 651 00:29:00,006 --> 00:29:01,441 when things are important. 652 00:29:01,474 --> 00:29:03,109 Well, I thought that was you. 653 00:29:03,143 --> 00:29:04,344 So listen! 654 00:29:04,377 --> 00:29:06,046 Okay, I'll try one last thing. 655 00:29:08,081 --> 00:29:09,516 Okay. Sorry to disturb again. 656 00:29:09,549 --> 00:29:12,485 But I just need to say that children's books are sacred. 657 00:29:12,519 --> 00:29:14,954 They are the bedrock of our imagination. 658 00:29:14,988 --> 00:29:16,856 They're where I first came alive as a kid, 659 00:29:16,890 --> 00:29:19,025 where I first found humor and adventure 660 00:29:19,059 --> 00:29:21,394 and sheer joy and they make us who we are 661 00:29:21,428 --> 00:29:24,431 and who we're going to become and they are important. 662 00:29:26,266 --> 00:29:29,135 So... I think you're making a mistake. 663 00:29:31,338 --> 00:29:33,006 Bedrock of imagination, huh? 664 00:29:34,908 --> 00:29:36,009 I like that. 665 00:29:36,042 --> 00:29:36,910 You do? 666 00:29:37,410 --> 00:29:38,511 Oh. Um... 667 00:29:39,145 --> 00:29:41,281 Then give me an hour. Just one hour and... 668 00:29:41,314 --> 00:29:43,416 and then if you're still not interested 669 00:29:43,450 --> 00:29:45,185 then I'll leave you be. 670 00:29:45,218 --> 00:29:46,052 One hour. 671 00:29:46,486 --> 00:29:47,354 One hour. 672 00:29:48,355 --> 00:29:49,255 Okay, fine. 673 00:29:50,190 --> 00:29:52,258 Because this light is breaking my heart. 674 00:29:53,460 --> 00:29:54,894 Here. Gimme a hand. 675 00:30:06,006 --> 00:30:09,109 [cheerful music] 676 00:30:12,612 --> 00:30:17,283 Okay, so... we have some books that Little Light has published 677 00:30:17,317 --> 00:30:22,922 and some classics and a Caldecott Award winner. 678 00:30:23,523 --> 00:30:24,557 What about you? 679 00:30:24,591 --> 00:30:25,892 What do you mean? 680 00:30:25,925 --> 00:30:27,427 I don't wanna see the award winners. 681 00:30:27,460 --> 00:30:29,963 I want the book that means something to you. 682 00:30:30,230 --> 00:30:31,464 Only you. 683 00:30:34,634 --> 00:30:36,670 Okay. Stay right here. Don't move. 684 00:30:36,703 --> 00:30:38,104 I'll be back. 685 00:30:48,381 --> 00:30:52,318 [upbeat cheerful music] 686 00:30:55,422 --> 00:30:57,190 [whispers] Thank you. 687 00:30:57,223 --> 00:30:58,324 [giggles] 688 00:31:00,226 --> 00:31:02,395 -The Princess Werewolf. -Mm-hmm. 689 00:31:02,429 --> 00:31:03,263 Wow. 690 00:31:05,065 --> 00:31:07,334 So this was your favorite book growing up? 691 00:31:07,367 --> 00:31:09,302 My absolute favorite. 692 00:31:09,336 --> 00:31:11,304 What did you love most about it? 693 00:31:11,338 --> 00:31:14,407 I think how the princess works together with the knight 694 00:31:14,441 --> 00:31:16,042 to reclaim the kingdom. 695 00:31:17,644 --> 00:31:19,346 It was just very inspiring. 696 00:31:19,379 --> 00:31:22,148 I mean, every eight-year-old wishes she could rule 697 00:31:22,182 --> 00:31:24,384 benevolently over her own kingdom. Right? 698 00:31:27,187 --> 00:31:28,655 I can see why you loved it. 699 00:31:29,255 --> 00:31:33,059 But your face right now, looking at the images, 700 00:31:33,093 --> 00:31:36,129 that is why you should share your work in picture books. 701 00:31:37,197 --> 00:31:40,400 Just think of all the little kids reading your book. 702 00:31:41,234 --> 00:31:43,636 Their faces lighting up the way yours just did. 703 00:31:43,670 --> 00:31:46,673 Are you implying I have the mentality of an eight-year-old? 704 00:31:47,140 --> 00:31:49,676 Look, at the very least, you could take a meeting 705 00:31:49,709 --> 00:31:51,745 and then decide. Right? 706 00:31:51,778 --> 00:31:53,313 What do you have to lose? 707 00:31:54,014 --> 00:31:55,382 Okay, well... 708 00:31:56,416 --> 00:31:59,052 We're gonna need your library card to take it out 709 00:31:59,085 --> 00:32:00,420 because I don't have one. 710 00:32:00,453 --> 00:32:01,588 All set. 711 00:32:08,561 --> 00:32:09,629 -Thank you. -Thanks. 712 00:32:11,364 --> 00:32:12,032 There you go. 713 00:32:12,065 --> 00:32:14,034 -Thank you. -You're welcome. 714 00:32:14,067 --> 00:32:16,369 So you said this book inspired you back there. 715 00:32:16,403 --> 00:32:18,571 Is that what got you into publishing? 716 00:32:18,605 --> 00:32:21,141 Yes. Well, kind of. 717 00:32:21,174 --> 00:32:23,710 When I was a little kid, I wanted to be a writer. 718 00:32:23,743 --> 00:32:26,112 I mean, what book-smart little girl doesn't, 719 00:32:26,146 --> 00:32:28,081 but publishing, that came later. 720 00:32:29,049 --> 00:32:31,618 All I heard is little Juniper wanted to be a writer. 721 00:32:32,552 --> 00:32:33,520 Junebug. 722 00:32:35,088 --> 00:32:37,724 And yeah, I think most little kids think they know 723 00:32:37,757 --> 00:32:39,426 what their life is gonna be like 724 00:32:39,459 --> 00:32:41,661 but it doesn't always work out that way. 725 00:32:41,695 --> 00:32:45,031 That's why we have professions other than astronaut, 726 00:32:45,065 --> 00:32:47,167 movie star and firefighter. Right? 727 00:32:48,168 --> 00:32:50,437 Maybe that eight-year-old knew something. 728 00:32:50,470 --> 00:32:53,740 Well, she certainly is headstrong... was. 729 00:32:53,773 --> 00:32:55,342 Was headstrong. 730 00:32:56,176 --> 00:32:58,111 You should tell me some of her ideas. 731 00:32:58,144 --> 00:32:59,212 I'd love to hear 'em. 732 00:32:59,245 --> 00:33:01,047 No, they're nonsense. 733 00:33:01,081 --> 00:33:03,283 You know, mostly the ideas of an eight-year-old. 734 00:33:03,316 --> 00:33:06,119 Isn't that who we're talking about making a book for? 735 00:33:06,152 --> 00:33:07,554 Eight-year-olds? 736 00:33:07,587 --> 00:33:08,355 Are we? 737 00:33:09,222 --> 00:33:11,291 Are we talking about making a book? 738 00:33:12,225 --> 00:33:14,527 I tell you what, you tell me some of those ideas 739 00:33:14,561 --> 00:33:16,696 and I'll consider taking the meeting. 740 00:33:16,730 --> 00:33:18,498 No, I can't even remember them. 741 00:33:18,531 --> 00:33:20,066 Oh, I don't believe you. 742 00:33:20,100 --> 00:33:22,068 Because I can see your eyes light up 743 00:33:22,102 --> 00:33:24,137 every time you talk about writing. 744 00:33:24,170 --> 00:33:25,605 I see the passion. 745 00:33:25,638 --> 00:33:26,806 Okay. That's cute. 746 00:33:26,840 --> 00:33:29,209 You're using my technique back on me. 747 00:33:30,276 --> 00:33:32,479 Because we see the same things. 748 00:33:35,582 --> 00:33:37,784 I don't even know your name. 749 00:33:37,817 --> 00:33:39,386 Alex. 750 00:33:39,753 --> 00:33:41,154 Alex Ripley. 751 00:33:42,589 --> 00:33:43,423 Hi. 752 00:33:45,458 --> 00:33:49,329 Anyway. Um, so... do we have a deal? 753 00:33:50,397 --> 00:33:52,699 Sure. Yes. I will try to remember my ideas. 754 00:33:54,300 --> 00:33:55,268 Okay. 755 00:33:55,802 --> 00:33:58,238 Here, let me give you my number. 756 00:33:59,639 --> 00:34:02,542 Okay. Just gimme a call... 757 00:34:03,810 --> 00:34:05,445 when you're ready to talk. 758 00:34:05,478 --> 00:34:06,413 Thanks. 759 00:34:07,147 --> 00:34:07,881 There you go. 760 00:34:07,914 --> 00:34:09,249 Thank you. 761 00:34:09,282 --> 00:34:11,384 Oh, wait. I think this one's yours. 762 00:34:11,418 --> 00:34:13,753 Yeah. Okay. Definitely. There you go. 763 00:34:15,188 --> 00:34:16,623 -Thank you. -Yeah. 764 00:34:21,194 --> 00:34:22,529 You coming? 765 00:34:24,664 --> 00:34:25,465 Yeah. 766 00:34:32,772 --> 00:34:36,343 [peaceful music] 767 00:35:02,702 --> 00:35:04,671 You found my stories. 768 00:35:06,706 --> 00:35:07,774 I did. 769 00:35:12,712 --> 00:35:13,580 [chuckles] 770 00:35:14,347 --> 00:35:16,216 Not bad for an eight-year-old. 771 00:35:17,884 --> 00:35:20,253 Not bad for yourself. 772 00:35:29,362 --> 00:35:32,365 [phone alarm beeping] 773 00:35:33,333 --> 00:35:36,302 I hate waking up so early. 774 00:35:38,972 --> 00:35:39,873 Me too. 775 00:35:41,274 --> 00:35:43,576 [phone alarm continues to beep] 776 00:35:46,946 --> 00:35:48,581 [phone buzzing] 777 00:35:49,816 --> 00:35:51,584 Pasta night again? 778 00:35:52,585 --> 00:35:54,454 Yeah. Pasta nights are great. 779 00:35:54,487 --> 00:35:57,290 Once a week, Ethan and I indulge ourselves 780 00:35:57,323 --> 00:36:00,593 with a nice pasta dinner that we make together. 781 00:36:05,465 --> 00:36:07,334 [sighs] 782 00:36:07,367 --> 00:36:09,803 Why do you make the same dinner every week? 783 00:36:10,704 --> 00:36:13,773 I don't know, 'cause it's easier. 784 00:36:13,807 --> 00:36:14,674 [spits] 785 00:36:16,576 --> 00:36:18,278 Boring. 786 00:36:18,311 --> 00:36:20,613 It's not boring. It's fun. 787 00:36:23,483 --> 00:36:27,554 How is it fun to do the same thing over and over again? 788 00:36:27,587 --> 00:36:31,358 Remember how Mommy used to say, no such thing as being bored, 789 00:36:31,391 --> 00:36:32,525 just being boring? 790 00:36:32,559 --> 00:36:35,295 Please don't quote Mom back at me. 791 00:36:35,328 --> 00:36:38,631 And anyway, Ethan is not boring. 792 00:36:38,665 --> 00:36:40,000 He is stable. 793 00:36:40,633 --> 00:36:43,403 That's what he is. He's extremely stable. 794 00:36:46,373 --> 00:36:48,808 We are not boring. I'll prove it. 795 00:36:48,842 --> 00:36:49,976 [dialing] 796 00:36:50,010 --> 00:36:51,044 Hi. 797 00:36:51,077 --> 00:36:52,912 [Ethan] Hey you. Everything okay? 798 00:36:52,946 --> 00:36:54,347 Yeah. 799 00:36:54,381 --> 00:36:57,751 I was just, um... thinking maybe we could 800 00:36:57,784 --> 00:37:00,854 try something different for dinner tonight. 801 00:37:00,887 --> 00:37:02,722 Oh. Not pasta then? 802 00:37:02,756 --> 00:37:05,458 No, no, no. We could still have pasta, but... 803 00:37:05,492 --> 00:37:07,894 what about a different type of pasta? 804 00:37:07,927 --> 00:37:09,596 Isn't all pasta sorta the same? 805 00:37:09,629 --> 00:37:10,663 Uh... 806 00:37:10,697 --> 00:37:12,966 I just wanna try something different. 807 00:37:13,633 --> 00:37:16,002 For sure. What kind would you like? 808 00:37:16,036 --> 00:37:18,505 I don't know. Surprise me. Okay, gotta go. 809 00:37:22,876 --> 00:37:23,910 Not one word. 810 00:37:36,923 --> 00:37:39,726 I know you said you wanted to try something new. 811 00:37:39,759 --> 00:37:43,029 Honestly babe, I looked at the different boxes and I thought... 812 00:37:43,063 --> 00:37:44,931 if it ain't broke, why fix it? 813 00:37:44,964 --> 00:37:47,701 So I just got us penne, as usual. 814 00:37:49,069 --> 00:37:50,570 I can, uh... 815 00:37:50,603 --> 00:37:52,772 I can go back and get something else? 816 00:37:52,806 --> 00:37:54,874 No. It's fine. 817 00:37:55,675 --> 00:37:56,810 What's all this? 818 00:37:56,843 --> 00:37:57,811 Dessert. 819 00:37:59,112 --> 00:38:02,048 I got a... amaretti and sultana cheesecake 820 00:38:02,082 --> 00:38:04,951 and, um... I got some ice cream. 821 00:38:05,819 --> 00:38:07,854 Raspberry swirl for fun. 822 00:38:07,887 --> 00:38:09,089 Is everything okay? 823 00:38:09,122 --> 00:38:11,891 Did, uh... something happen at work today? 824 00:38:12,592 --> 00:38:14,361 You didn't get fired, did you? 825 00:38:14,761 --> 00:38:17,530 What? Why would you think I got fired? 826 00:38:17,564 --> 00:38:20,033 I don't know, you've just been acting odd lately. 827 00:38:21,701 --> 00:38:22,502 [sighs] 828 00:38:24,637 --> 00:38:27,574 Ethan. I think we need to go sit down. 829 00:38:30,176 --> 00:38:34,581 Ethan... what do you see in the future for us? 830 00:38:34,614 --> 00:38:36,850 -The future? -Mm-hmm. 831 00:38:36,883 --> 00:38:37,951 I don't know. 832 00:38:37,984 --> 00:38:40,520 I hadn't really given it much thought, truthfully. 833 00:38:40,553 --> 00:38:41,988 I like our little routines. 834 00:38:43,590 --> 00:38:46,426 I don't understand where this is coming from. 835 00:38:46,459 --> 00:38:48,561 Okay, look. If you could spend time 836 00:38:48,595 --> 00:38:52,399 with your eight-year-old self, do you think he would be happy 837 00:38:52,432 --> 00:38:53,700 with where you are today? 838 00:38:53,733 --> 00:38:55,769 When I was eight, I wanted to be a pilot 839 00:38:55,802 --> 00:38:58,104 and travel the world, so... probably not. 840 00:38:58,138 --> 00:39:00,473 I think you would've made a great pilot 841 00:39:00,507 --> 00:39:03,510 and you should... you should travel the world. 842 00:39:03,543 --> 00:39:04,978 That's kid stuff. 843 00:39:05,011 --> 00:39:08,481 I didn't know about real life when I was eight years old. 844 00:39:08,515 --> 00:39:11,518 I think you might've known a lot more than you think. 845 00:39:12,952 --> 00:39:14,754 And maybe I did too. 846 00:39:15,822 --> 00:39:16,890 All I know... 847 00:39:18,525 --> 00:39:20,560 is that I don't wanna end up with a bunch of regrets. 848 00:39:21,161 --> 00:39:24,764 And you're saying being with me might be one of those regrets. 849 00:39:25,932 --> 00:39:27,600 Sorry, Ethan. 850 00:39:30,170 --> 00:39:33,707 [melancholy music] 851 00:39:38,912 --> 00:39:39,779 [sighs] 852 00:39:45,785 --> 00:39:46,619 Are you sad? 853 00:39:46,653 --> 00:39:49,756 I don't know. I'm a little stunned. 854 00:39:49,789 --> 00:39:52,826 Three years. It's a long time. 855 00:39:54,227 --> 00:39:56,896 We had a nice thing going sometimes. 856 00:39:56,930 --> 00:39:58,498 I don't know. 857 00:39:58,531 --> 00:40:00,700 Just felt like the right thing to do. 858 00:40:00,734 --> 00:40:02,769 You know I'm just a kid, right? 859 00:40:02,802 --> 00:40:04,904 I don't understand any of this stuff. 860 00:40:06,172 --> 00:40:07,474 Junebug... 861 00:40:07,907 --> 00:40:10,043 You don't seem like a kid sometimes. 862 00:40:10,076 --> 00:40:13,513 Mommy always says we're like eight going on 30. 863 00:40:13,546 --> 00:40:15,915 Yes, well we're past 30 now. 864 00:40:15,949 --> 00:40:17,183 [laughs] 865 00:40:17,217 --> 00:40:19,085 Oh, you think that's funny. Do you? 866 00:40:19,119 --> 00:40:20,954 [both laughing] 867 00:40:24,657 --> 00:40:26,659 [knock at door] -Juniper! 868 00:40:26,693 --> 00:40:28,762 [doorbell ringing] -You home? 869 00:40:32,899 --> 00:40:35,068 It's Saturday and you're sleeping in? 870 00:40:35,101 --> 00:40:36,636 What gives? 871 00:40:36,670 --> 00:40:39,105 Hmm. I thought I was doing a pretty good job of it. 872 00:40:39,139 --> 00:40:39,939 Is everything okay? 873 00:40:39,973 --> 00:40:42,275 You haven't answered any of my texts. 874 00:40:42,308 --> 00:40:44,044 Ethan and I broke up last night. 875 00:40:44,077 --> 00:40:44,978 Really? 876 00:40:45,845 --> 00:40:46,513 Was it the pen? 877 00:40:46,546 --> 00:40:48,114 It was kinda the pen, yeah. 878 00:40:48,782 --> 00:40:52,052 No, I just think it was... time. 879 00:40:52,652 --> 00:40:53,953 Wait a second. 880 00:40:53,987 --> 00:40:56,990 You've met somebody. I can see it from your eyes. 881 00:40:57,023 --> 00:40:58,091 No, I... 882 00:40:58,792 --> 00:41:00,727 I mean, I met this new illustrator 883 00:41:00,760 --> 00:41:02,162 I'm really excited about, 884 00:41:02,195 --> 00:41:03,530 if that's what you mean. 885 00:41:03,563 --> 00:41:04,898 Yeah, you like his work. 886 00:41:04,931 --> 00:41:08,001 Really excited about his illustrations, I'm sure. 887 00:41:08,668 --> 00:41:10,637 I'm sorry you ended things with Ethan. 888 00:41:10,670 --> 00:41:11,971 That must've been hard. 889 00:41:12,005 --> 00:41:13,073 Yeah, it was. 890 00:41:15,709 --> 00:41:17,777 Thank you for being there for me 891 00:41:17,811 --> 00:41:20,013 and for basically my entire life. 892 00:41:20,046 --> 00:41:21,681 [laughs] 893 00:41:22,882 --> 00:41:24,184 Katydid. 894 00:41:24,217 --> 00:41:25,218 Katydid. 895 00:41:25,852 --> 00:41:28,288 Oh, I can't believe you remember that. 896 00:41:28,321 --> 00:41:30,156 You hated our little kid nicknames 897 00:41:30,190 --> 00:41:32,025 once we got to high school. 898 00:41:32,058 --> 00:41:35,628 Well yeah, because who wants to be nicknamed after bugs? 899 00:41:35,662 --> 00:41:37,864 You're the one who made them up. 900 00:41:37,897 --> 00:41:40,800 Remember, you wrote that little story about us as bugs? 901 00:41:40,834 --> 00:41:42,736 Junebug and Katydid Forever. 902 00:41:42,769 --> 00:41:44,871 Oh, I can't believe you'd forget that. 903 00:41:44,904 --> 00:41:45,772 Forever. 904 00:41:45,805 --> 00:41:46,940 Forever. 905 00:41:48,842 --> 00:41:50,744 * Ooh * 906 00:41:51,277 --> 00:41:52,946 * I found you * 907 00:41:54,280 --> 00:41:57,183 * I feel like I'm finally home * 908 00:42:02,155 --> 00:42:03,790 Do you want another espresso? 909 00:42:03,823 --> 00:42:06,593 You might need it to finish all that work you got there. 910 00:42:06,626 --> 00:42:08,762 Oh, uh... sure. 911 00:42:08,795 --> 00:42:10,764 No, that's probably not a good idea. 912 00:42:10,797 --> 00:42:12,232 I never heard from you. 913 00:42:12,265 --> 00:42:13,933 Oh, hi. 914 00:42:13,967 --> 00:42:14,834 Hi. 915 00:42:16,369 --> 00:42:18,872 I'm glad you're here. I need you. 916 00:42:19,372 --> 00:42:20,740 You do? 917 00:42:20,774 --> 00:42:22,042 Yeah. Come on. 918 00:42:23,109 --> 00:42:25,245 -Micah, watch my table? -Yeah, I got it. 919 00:42:26,813 --> 00:42:28,748 Time for some penance. 920 00:42:28,782 --> 00:42:30,617 No, no, no, no, no. 921 00:42:30,650 --> 00:42:32,752 Oh yeah. It's happening. 922 00:42:32,786 --> 00:42:34,054 Besides, you owe me. 923 00:42:34,721 --> 00:42:36,222 -I kind of do. -Yeah. 924 00:42:36,256 --> 00:42:37,991 Have a seat. 925 00:42:38,024 --> 00:42:38,658 Alright. 926 00:42:38,692 --> 00:42:40,160 What if I mess it up again? 927 00:42:40,193 --> 00:42:42,328 You won't mess it up. Do the background. 928 00:42:42,362 --> 00:42:44,064 I'll handle the detail work. 929 00:42:44,097 --> 00:42:46,800 We're using acrylics, but you have to move fast. 930 00:42:46,833 --> 00:42:48,968 This is what painters call open time 931 00:42:49,002 --> 00:42:52,672 because paints are still wet, you can still mix them. 932 00:42:52,706 --> 00:42:55,308 Open time. Alright. I kinda of like that. 933 00:42:57,043 --> 00:43:00,914 [peaceful music] 934 00:43:02,115 --> 00:43:03,283 [chuckles] 935 00:43:04,250 --> 00:43:05,752 This is pretty fun. 936 00:43:06,986 --> 00:43:09,689 I haven't really done anything like this since I was a kid. 937 00:43:09,723 --> 00:43:11,424 A huge part of creativity is connecting 938 00:43:11,458 --> 00:43:12,892 with that kid part of yourself. 939 00:43:12,926 --> 00:43:16,029 Can I ask you something? Why are you here? 940 00:43:16,062 --> 00:43:16,963 What do you mean? 941 00:43:16,996 --> 00:43:20,900 Well, you achieved unprecedented success. 942 00:43:20,934 --> 00:43:22,402 I've done my homework on you. 943 00:43:22,435 --> 00:43:23,937 I don't see it that way. 944 00:43:23,970 --> 00:43:27,107 What I mean is you could be in Barcelona or Lucerne 945 00:43:27,140 --> 00:43:30,310 or Kyoto and you're right here in Seattle. 946 00:43:31,111 --> 00:43:32,245 Why? 947 00:43:32,278 --> 00:43:33,146 Easy. 948 00:43:34,914 --> 00:43:37,050 I grew up not far from here. Part of keeping the work fresh 949 00:43:37,083 --> 00:43:40,387 is reconnecting with where you came from, what your story is. 950 00:43:40,420 --> 00:43:43,056 Yeah, I think that could be my problem. 951 00:43:43,089 --> 00:43:45,925 Sort of lost who I was the last few years. 952 00:43:45,959 --> 00:43:48,194 It's one of my biggest regrets right now. 953 00:43:48,228 --> 00:43:49,863 I don't believe in regrets. 954 00:43:49,896 --> 00:43:51,831 But... if I had any, 955 00:43:51,865 --> 00:43:53,800 it would be not finishing what I started. 956 00:43:53,833 --> 00:43:55,301 I can relate to that. 957 00:43:55,335 --> 00:43:58,838 I started writing so many times and it's always the same. 958 00:43:58,872 --> 00:44:01,408 I get spooked and never finish. 959 00:44:01,441 --> 00:44:03,076 Doesn't sound worthy of regret, 960 00:44:03,109 --> 00:44:05,145 it just sounds worthy of finishing. 961 00:44:06,980 --> 00:44:08,415 What about your story idea? 962 00:44:08,448 --> 00:44:12,819 I've got notions and ideas, but nothing solid really. 963 00:44:12,852 --> 00:44:15,055 Well, we have a deal. 964 00:44:15,088 --> 00:44:16,189 No story... 965 00:44:17,190 --> 00:44:18,158 no meeting. 966 00:44:18,191 --> 00:44:20,927 But I can team you with so many amazing writers. 967 00:44:20,960 --> 00:44:23,363 I've already found who I wanna collaborate with. 968 00:44:37,043 --> 00:44:39,279 Actually, I think I do have an idea. 969 00:44:39,312 --> 00:44:40,980 Okay. 970 00:44:41,014 --> 00:44:43,950 You have my number, so text me some times for a meeting. 971 00:44:43,983 --> 00:44:44,517 Okay. 972 00:44:44,551 --> 00:44:45,852 For real this time. 973 00:44:45,885 --> 00:44:46,920 You got it. 974 00:44:47,987 --> 00:44:51,224 Alright. I should get back so I can get my stuff. 975 00:44:51,257 --> 00:44:52,492 Yeah. Thanks for the help. 976 00:44:52,525 --> 00:44:53,393 Yeah. 977 00:44:59,966 --> 00:45:03,269 [singing] Alex and Juniper sittin' in a tree. 978 00:45:03,303 --> 00:45:05,939 -K-I-S-S-I-N-G. -Okay. 979 00:45:05,972 --> 00:45:06,840 Shh! 980 00:45:06,873 --> 00:45:08,975 Well, at least now you know his name. 981 00:45:09,009 --> 00:45:11,845 First comes love, then comes marriage. 982 00:45:28,862 --> 00:45:29,562 [exhales] 983 00:45:29,596 --> 00:45:31,164 You're unhappy. 984 00:45:31,197 --> 00:45:34,000 I just don't know what I'm gonna tell Alex tomorrow. 985 00:45:34,034 --> 00:45:37,170 He expects me to have a story to pitch and... 986 00:45:37,203 --> 00:45:38,972 I just don't wanna let him down. 987 00:45:39,005 --> 00:45:41,274 You won't. He likes you. 988 00:45:41,908 --> 00:45:43,510 You need to get some sleep. 989 00:45:43,543 --> 00:45:46,212 Yeah. We're up way past our bedtimes. 990 00:45:46,246 --> 00:45:47,480 Yes, we are. 991 00:45:53,086 --> 00:45:54,254 Whoa! 992 00:45:54,287 --> 00:45:55,088 You cleaned up. 993 00:45:55,121 --> 00:45:56,990 Feels like the first day of school. 994 00:45:57,023 --> 00:45:58,558 I hated the first day of school. 995 00:45:58,591 --> 00:46:00,960 Well, it won't be that bad... I hope. 996 00:46:01,628 --> 00:46:03,096 I've got a mural to paint. 997 00:46:03,129 --> 00:46:04,564 Wait. Don't you dare. 998 00:46:04,597 --> 00:46:07,000 No. We're in this together. 999 00:46:08,635 --> 00:46:09,536 So... 1000 00:46:11,271 --> 00:46:13,907 Think of this as talking to someone who admires your work. 1001 00:46:13,940 --> 00:46:15,909 If Paula came by and saw the mural, 1002 00:46:15,942 --> 00:46:18,445 you would just talk to her. Right? 1003 00:46:18,478 --> 00:46:20,480 -Okay. Alright, fine. -Yeah. 1004 00:46:20,513 --> 00:46:21,414 What's that? 1005 00:46:21,948 --> 00:46:24,484 Um... nothing. 1006 00:46:24,517 --> 00:46:25,585 Ready to go in? 1007 00:46:25,618 --> 00:46:26,586 Uh, wait. Hold on. 1008 00:46:26,619 --> 00:46:29,189 What's our story here? What are we telling her? 1009 00:46:29,222 --> 00:46:31,424 Okay, so I wanted to talk to you about that. 1010 00:46:31,458 --> 00:46:35,128 Um... I am really struggling with the writing, 1011 00:46:35,161 --> 00:46:37,630 so we need to go in there and ask Paula 1012 00:46:37,664 --> 00:46:39,332 to pair you with a real writer. 1013 00:46:39,366 --> 00:46:42,068 I'll still be your editor, so we will have a very 1014 00:46:42,102 --> 00:46:43,236 creative relationship, 1015 00:46:43,269 --> 00:46:45,271 but this is really the best decision. 1016 00:46:45,305 --> 00:46:46,973 -No. -What? 1017 00:46:47,007 --> 00:46:49,142 No. Didn't you just say we're in this together? 1018 00:46:49,175 --> 00:46:51,044 You're the writer, I'm the artist, 1019 00:46:51,077 --> 00:46:53,046 and that's what we tell your boss. 1020 00:46:53,079 --> 00:46:55,181 -Come on. - But, Alex... 1021 00:46:55,215 --> 00:46:56,282 Alex... 1022 00:46:58,651 --> 00:47:00,220 It's very impressive. 1023 00:47:00,253 --> 00:47:02,922 You have a distinctive style, which we're always 1024 00:47:02,956 --> 00:47:05,091 on the lookout for in new illustrators. 1025 00:47:05,125 --> 00:47:06,659 It's a great portfolio. 1026 00:47:06,693 --> 00:47:09,396 Yeah. I, uh, didn't compile it. 1027 00:47:09,429 --> 00:47:10,630 What do you mean? 1028 00:47:10,663 --> 00:47:12,999 Well, I put it together, Paula. 1029 00:47:13,466 --> 00:47:16,136 There are pictures of his work all over the internet 1030 00:47:16,169 --> 00:47:18,271 and people really love it. 1031 00:47:19,406 --> 00:47:20,306 That's funny. 1032 00:47:21,241 --> 00:47:23,209 I've always resisted having a portfolio. 1033 00:47:23,243 --> 00:47:25,512 You'll make a a great addition to our team. 1034 00:47:26,279 --> 00:47:28,114 Okay? Yeah. 1035 00:47:28,148 --> 00:47:32,652 So the next stage is to find an author to team you up with. 1036 00:47:32,686 --> 00:47:35,255 Which, uh, Little Light is small, 1037 00:47:35,288 --> 00:47:38,091 but we are a highly thought of children's book publisher 1038 00:47:38,124 --> 00:47:39,592 so I'm sure it won't be a problem. 1039 00:47:39,626 --> 00:47:42,295 Oh, well, I've already found who I wanna work with. 1040 00:47:42,328 --> 00:47:44,564 You have? Is it someone I'd know? 1041 00:47:45,465 --> 00:47:46,499 [chuckles nervously] 1042 00:47:47,434 --> 00:47:49,135 It's me, Paula. 1043 00:47:50,437 --> 00:47:51,571 I'm sorry? 1044 00:47:51,604 --> 00:47:54,040 I'm going to be writing the text. 1045 00:47:55,041 --> 00:47:57,510 I wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for Juniper. 1046 00:47:57,544 --> 00:48:00,280 She has a real passion for children's literature 1047 00:48:00,313 --> 00:48:03,016 and a great idea for a book I think you'd find exciting. 1048 00:48:03,049 --> 00:48:04,918 Great. Hit me. 1049 00:48:05,418 --> 00:48:09,289 Well, we're not exactly ready to present it yet. 1050 00:48:09,322 --> 00:48:11,591 But she told me many great things about you 1051 00:48:11,624 --> 00:48:13,293 so I really wanted to meet. 1052 00:48:13,326 --> 00:48:14,327 I see. 1053 00:48:14,361 --> 00:48:16,563 And it's very nice Juniper said those things. 1054 00:48:16,596 --> 00:48:18,565 She's a very talented editor. 1055 00:48:18,598 --> 00:48:22,135 But writing a book is a whole other kettle of fish, 1056 00:48:22,168 --> 00:48:24,738 so I'm gonna have to give this some more thought. 1057 00:48:24,771 --> 00:48:26,740 It's the first time an employee's ever 1058 00:48:26,773 --> 00:48:28,608 presented themselves to me as an author. 1059 00:48:28,641 --> 00:48:29,943 [notification alert] -Um... 1060 00:48:30,543 --> 00:48:33,046 Yes, I have a new fire to deal with here, 1061 00:48:33,079 --> 00:48:34,614 so Alex, you're very talented, 1062 00:48:34,647 --> 00:48:36,249 and Juniper, you just let me know 1063 00:48:36,282 --> 00:48:39,452 when you are ready to take it to the next stage. 1064 00:48:39,486 --> 00:48:40,553 Okay, great. 1065 00:48:41,421 --> 00:48:42,022 Well, off you go. 1066 00:48:42,055 --> 00:48:43,723 -Okay. Thank you. -Okay. 1067 00:48:43,757 --> 00:48:45,091 Thank you. 1068 00:48:45,125 --> 00:48:47,127 -Get the door. -Of course, yes. Always. 1069 00:48:47,160 --> 00:48:48,328 -Got you. -Okay. 1070 00:48:48,361 --> 00:48:49,396 I got you. 1071 00:48:50,130 --> 00:48:51,164 Thank you. 1072 00:48:52,532 --> 00:48:53,733 I thought it went well. 1073 00:48:53,767 --> 00:48:55,602 I liked her more than I expected to. 1074 00:48:55,635 --> 00:48:58,571 Don't you understand? She expects something soon. 1075 00:48:58,605 --> 00:49:00,507 Like soon, soon. 1076 00:49:01,274 --> 00:49:02,609 I'm not ready as a writer. 1077 00:49:02,642 --> 00:49:04,477 I am not ready as a human being. 1078 00:49:04,511 --> 00:49:06,479 Breathe. Breathe. It's gonna be okay. 1079 00:49:06,513 --> 00:49:07,380 Okay. 1080 00:49:08,081 --> 00:49:09,282 Thank you. 1081 00:49:09,315 --> 00:49:11,217 What's the worst that could happen? 1082 00:49:11,251 --> 00:49:14,421 Well, Paula will resent that I put myself forward as writer. 1083 00:49:14,454 --> 00:49:16,556 Our entire relationship will be soured. 1084 00:49:16,589 --> 00:49:19,459 Eventually she'll start to question all of my work. 1085 00:49:19,492 --> 00:49:22,295 Before I know it, she'll fire me and I won't be able 1086 00:49:22,328 --> 00:49:24,497 to pay my rent. Then I'll have to move in 1087 00:49:24,531 --> 00:49:27,767 with my parents and when I'm living in my parents' basement.. 1088 00:49:27,801 --> 00:49:30,236 Okay. Okay. I get it. I get it. 1089 00:49:30,270 --> 00:49:33,273 And you've proven you have a very crazy imagination. 1090 00:49:33,306 --> 00:49:33,873 I do. 1091 00:49:33,907 --> 00:49:35,342 Watch out. Watch out. 1092 00:49:36,409 --> 00:49:37,310 Whoa. 1093 00:49:38,745 --> 00:49:40,113 Jeez. 1094 00:49:40,146 --> 00:49:42,148 Okay, that was a total Lloyd Dobler move. 1095 00:49:43,116 --> 00:49:45,385 I gave up my boombox and Peter Gabriel tapes 1096 00:49:45,418 --> 00:49:46,186 a long time ago. 1097 00:49:46,219 --> 00:49:48,621 Stop it. You know "Say Anything". 1098 00:49:49,589 --> 00:49:53,326 Of course. Yeah. It's... Yeah, it's a classic. 1099 00:49:58,565 --> 00:50:00,667 Anyway, I have a commission to finish. 1100 00:50:00,700 --> 00:50:02,202 I gotta get back. 1101 00:50:06,373 --> 00:50:09,275 So... where should we start? 1102 00:50:09,309 --> 00:50:11,811 Let's start tonight at 8:00 at the café. 1103 00:50:11,845 --> 00:50:13,413 We'll go over some stuff. 1104 00:50:13,446 --> 00:50:14,381 Okay. 1105 00:50:17,517 --> 00:50:19,419 -Anyway, see you tonight. -Yeah. 1106 00:50:19,452 --> 00:50:20,353 Um... 1107 00:50:20,387 --> 00:50:21,654 -This... yeah. -That way. 1108 00:50:22,522 --> 00:50:23,390 Ooh! 1109 00:50:27,594 --> 00:50:28,461 Hi Mom. 1110 00:50:28,795 --> 00:50:30,263 What a surprise. 1111 00:50:30,296 --> 00:50:31,831 To what do we owe this honor? 1112 00:50:31,865 --> 00:50:32,966 Oh, I don't know. 1113 00:50:32,999 --> 00:50:35,368 You and Dad are always so sweet about keeping in touch. 1114 00:50:35,402 --> 00:50:37,804 I just kinda thought it was my turn. 1115 00:50:37,837 --> 00:50:38,805 And look! 1116 00:50:38,838 --> 00:50:40,340 Groceries. 1117 00:50:40,373 --> 00:50:42,676 Oh, thank you so much, dear. Dad, Juniper's here. 1118 00:50:45,211 --> 00:50:47,247 Building a house for the birds, Dad? 1119 00:50:47,280 --> 00:50:49,849 Yep. Just gotta a put a coat of paint on this thing. 1120 00:50:49,883 --> 00:50:53,353 I could help with that. I just had my first painting lesson. 1121 00:50:53,386 --> 00:50:54,087 Kind of. 1122 00:50:54,120 --> 00:50:56,189 Anyway, I wanted to let you know 1123 00:50:56,222 --> 00:50:58,191 I won't be available much this week 1124 00:50:58,224 --> 00:50:59,526 because I'm going to be 1125 00:50:59,559 --> 00:51:01,461 submitting a project to Little Light. 1126 00:51:01,494 --> 00:51:03,163 Oh, that's wonderful, dear. 1127 00:51:03,196 --> 00:51:04,597 You're such a good editor. 1128 00:51:04,631 --> 00:51:07,334 Oh, I'm actually gonna be the writer on this one. 1129 00:51:07,367 --> 00:51:09,336 Yeah, I mean, there's no guarantees 1130 00:51:09,369 --> 00:51:11,638 because we have absolutely no track record. 1131 00:51:11,671 --> 00:51:14,474 But Paula really loves Alex's artwork. 1132 00:51:14,507 --> 00:51:17,277 Alex is the muralist I told you about. 1133 00:51:17,310 --> 00:51:18,578 I don't think you did. 1134 00:51:18,611 --> 00:51:19,779 No? 1135 00:51:19,813 --> 00:51:22,482 Oh, well I met him down in Capitol Hill working on a mural 1136 00:51:22,515 --> 00:51:25,218 and we just decided to give this thing a go. 1137 00:51:25,251 --> 00:51:26,720 Oh, that sounds nice. 1138 00:51:26,753 --> 00:51:27,787 Yeah. 1139 00:51:29,622 --> 00:51:32,325 So your dad and I were wondering about, um... 1140 00:51:32,359 --> 00:51:34,561 the possibility of having a little party. 1141 00:51:34,594 --> 00:51:35,628 Just a little one. 1142 00:51:35,662 --> 00:51:38,365 For your birthday, towards the end of the month. 1143 00:51:38,398 --> 00:51:40,567 -End of the month. -Just friends and family. 1144 00:51:40,600 --> 00:51:42,402 -Friends and family. -Nothing to... 1145 00:51:42,435 --> 00:51:43,303 Maybe. 1146 00:51:44,270 --> 00:51:45,905 -[in unison] Really? -Sure. 1147 00:51:45,939 --> 00:51:49,576 Uh... well you can let us know and you can invite this Alex. 1148 00:51:50,510 --> 00:51:52,679 -And Ethan, of course. -Of course. 1149 00:51:52,712 --> 00:51:53,780 Ethan and I broke up. 1150 00:51:55,348 --> 00:51:56,583 I gotta run. Love you! 1151 00:51:57,984 --> 00:52:00,520 Okay, so our heroine is a young girl. 1152 00:52:00,553 --> 00:52:05,358 She's imaginative, spirited, occasionally exasperating. 1153 00:52:05,392 --> 00:52:07,660 I bet that probably described you. 1154 00:52:07,694 --> 00:52:11,765 Well, actually, I found some visual inspiration for us. 1155 00:52:12,599 --> 00:52:15,935 And I think she's a little girl... 1156 00:52:15,969 --> 00:52:17,737 a lot like this. 1157 00:52:18,405 --> 00:52:20,740 -Ah, you liked it. -I did. 1158 00:52:20,774 --> 00:52:23,576 I think that's exactly what she should look like. 1159 00:52:23,610 --> 00:52:24,678 I love it. 1160 00:52:24,711 --> 00:52:25,912 -You do? -Yeah. 1161 00:52:25,945 --> 00:52:27,714 Can't wait to start drawing her. 1162 00:52:29,282 --> 00:52:30,483 So we're doing this. 1163 00:52:31,418 --> 00:52:32,719 We're really doing this. 1164 00:52:32,752 --> 00:52:33,820 Yeah. We are. 1165 00:52:35,655 --> 00:52:39,225 You know you're gonna have to put your name on this, right? 1166 00:52:39,259 --> 00:52:41,294 Because Paula won't publish a book 1167 00:52:41,327 --> 00:52:43,463 that doesn't credit the illustrator. 1168 00:52:44,798 --> 00:52:45,865 I think that... 1169 00:52:47,434 --> 00:52:49,436 I would be more than okay to put my name on this. 1170 00:52:52,038 --> 00:52:54,808 [inspirational music] 1171 00:53:01,348 --> 00:53:02,716 [clears throat] 1172 00:53:03,917 --> 00:53:06,686 I have two coffees for you. 1173 00:53:06,720 --> 00:53:07,987 Thanks Micah. Um... 1174 00:53:08,722 --> 00:53:11,291 [chuckles] We're not gonna be too much longer. 1175 00:53:11,324 --> 00:53:12,926 No. Take your time. 1176 00:53:22,435 --> 00:53:24,904 [cheerful music] 1177 00:53:33,480 --> 00:53:34,481 [exhales] 1178 00:53:40,420 --> 00:53:41,654 [alert chimes] 1179 00:53:51,631 --> 00:53:53,500 [contained cheers] Yes! 1180 00:53:54,367 --> 00:53:55,568 [giggles] 1181 00:53:56,636 --> 00:53:58,371 I like your dance. 1182 00:53:59,506 --> 00:54:01,641 You'll never guess what just happened. 1183 00:54:01,675 --> 00:54:03,476 I know, I know it all. 1184 00:54:04,978 --> 00:54:06,479 Of course you do. 1185 00:54:08,915 --> 00:54:11,284 You haven't been around as much lately. 1186 00:54:12,919 --> 00:54:14,387 You know why. 1187 00:54:17,524 --> 00:54:19,492 I haven't needed you. 1188 00:54:20,860 --> 00:54:21,961 Hm. 1189 00:54:25,799 --> 00:54:27,067 [chuckles] 1190 00:54:31,004 --> 00:54:33,573 You know it's bad when you can count the amount 1191 00:54:33,606 --> 00:54:36,409 of sleep you've gotten in minutes instead of hours. 1192 00:54:36,443 --> 00:54:39,579 But I guess that's life when you're the mother of twins. 1193 00:54:39,612 --> 00:54:42,649 Well, you can hide out here all day if you want. 1194 00:54:42,682 --> 00:54:46,619 No, I should get back soon, or else chaos will erupt again. 1195 00:54:47,520 --> 00:54:50,390 You ever wonder how you managed to end up where you are? 1196 00:54:50,423 --> 00:54:53,860 Yeah, I hear you. I guess I'm just shocked at how I managed 1197 00:54:53,893 --> 00:54:56,830 to make one little compromise after another 1198 00:54:56,863 --> 00:55:00,000 until suddenly I didn't even remember who I was anymore. 1199 00:55:00,033 --> 00:55:01,935 They have a word for that, you know? 1200 00:55:01,968 --> 00:55:02,969 Which is? 1201 00:55:03,003 --> 00:55:04,070 Adulting. 1202 00:55:04,104 --> 00:55:05,905 That is a terrible word. 1203 00:55:05,939 --> 00:55:08,508 And an even worse concept. 1204 00:55:08,541 --> 00:55:10,577 I guess I'm happy I'm writing again, 1205 00:55:10,610 --> 00:55:13,813 but I forgot how hard it was. I'm totally stuck. 1206 00:55:13,847 --> 00:55:16,816 Yeah. I get it. I mean, I love my kids. 1207 00:55:16,850 --> 00:55:20,086 They're all I've ever wanted, they're my whole life, but... 1208 00:55:20,120 --> 00:55:23,023 sometimes I just wish I could get a vacation. 1209 00:55:23,056 --> 00:55:24,958 Or even just a day or two. 1210 00:55:24,991 --> 00:55:28,561 Yeah. Just... just a day or two. 1211 00:55:29,062 --> 00:55:30,663 What are you thinking? 1212 00:55:30,697 --> 00:55:32,032 Nothing. I gotta make a call. 1213 00:55:32,065 --> 00:55:33,633 Yeah, back to real life. 1214 00:55:33,667 --> 00:55:35,035 -Okay. Love you. -Love you. 1215 00:55:35,802 --> 00:55:36,803 Morning. 1216 00:55:37,737 --> 00:55:38,772 Americano. 1217 00:55:39,906 --> 00:55:41,708 -Thanks. -It's Wednesday. 1218 00:55:42,709 --> 00:55:43,810 Yes. All day. 1219 00:55:44,844 --> 00:55:46,880 He goes to the art supply store on Wednesday. 1220 00:55:46,913 --> 00:55:50,116 Otherwise the paints dry up and become hard to work with. 1221 00:55:50,150 --> 00:55:52,719 Or at least that's what he mentioned last week. 1222 00:55:53,219 --> 00:55:55,121 -Thank you. -Mmhmm. 1223 00:55:57,524 --> 00:55:59,426 Can I get another one of these? 1224 00:56:02,629 --> 00:56:05,665 [upbeat cheerful music] 1225 00:56:05,699 --> 00:56:07,167 Rocket fuel for the day? 1226 00:56:07,934 --> 00:56:08,835 Hey you. 1227 00:56:09,936 --> 00:56:11,438 That was nice of you. 1228 00:56:12,072 --> 00:56:14,140 -I have something for you. -Hm. 1229 00:56:15,809 --> 00:56:16,910 Are those the... 1230 00:56:16,943 --> 00:56:18,111 The finished drawings. 1231 00:56:18,144 --> 00:56:19,112 I sent a link to your email 1232 00:56:19,145 --> 00:56:21,448 so you can download the digital version, but... 1233 00:56:21,481 --> 00:56:23,216 I thought you'd want the real thing. 1234 00:56:23,249 --> 00:56:24,851 Can't wait to see 'em. 1235 00:56:24,884 --> 00:56:27,721 Just drew what was in my head because of what you wrote. 1236 00:56:27,754 --> 00:56:30,123 So, uh... how are the rest of the words coming? 1237 00:56:30,156 --> 00:56:33,226 Honestly, I'm a little stuck. 1238 00:56:33,259 --> 00:56:35,528 Could use some inspiration. 1239 00:56:38,665 --> 00:56:39,666 Road trip? 1240 00:56:41,234 --> 00:56:43,636 Wow. Is that yours? That's a classic. 1241 00:56:43,670 --> 00:56:44,571 I know. 1242 00:56:45,472 --> 00:56:47,707 Not exactly what I had in mind for you. 1243 00:56:47,741 --> 00:56:50,076 Well, Mr. Ripley, I have hidden depths. 1244 00:56:51,044 --> 00:56:51,945 Shall we? 1245 00:56:51,978 --> 00:56:53,646 Your boss... what about work? 1246 00:56:53,680 --> 00:56:54,481 I already called Paula, 1247 00:56:54,514 --> 00:56:56,516 even she thinks I need a vacation. 1248 00:56:56,549 --> 00:56:58,752 Don't worry, Micah can watch your stuff. 1249 00:56:59,552 --> 00:57:00,453 Coming? 1250 00:57:00,887 --> 00:57:02,155 Coming. 1251 00:57:06,960 --> 00:57:08,161 Wow. 1252 00:57:09,262 --> 00:57:12,565 [upbeat cheerful music] 1253 00:57:16,536 --> 00:57:18,805 I recognize this area from when I was a kid. 1254 00:57:20,173 --> 00:57:22,742 Did you ever come here with your parents? 1255 00:57:22,776 --> 00:57:24,144 No, I don't think so. 1256 00:57:25,011 --> 00:57:27,113 You should take the next turn off. 1257 00:57:27,147 --> 00:57:28,581 Trust me. 1258 00:57:29,015 --> 00:57:30,684 It's what you're looking for. 1259 00:57:31,885 --> 00:57:33,253 I trust you. 1260 00:57:40,894 --> 00:57:44,798 [upbeat cheerful music] 1261 00:57:53,340 --> 00:57:55,742 This is exactly what I needed. 1262 00:57:55,775 --> 00:57:57,777 Me too. It's nice not to be staring 1263 00:57:57,811 --> 00:57:59,279 at a brick wall for a while. 1264 00:57:59,312 --> 00:58:02,649 I thought getting out on the road might spark some ideas. 1265 00:58:02,682 --> 00:58:05,051 Yeah. It seems like you're winning that fight. 1266 00:58:05,085 --> 00:58:06,319 You doing a book. 1267 00:58:06,353 --> 00:58:08,154 Well, that's thanks to you. 1268 00:58:08,822 --> 00:58:11,324 And to this friend. 1269 00:58:11,358 --> 00:58:13,126 She came along and reminded me 1270 00:58:13,159 --> 00:58:15,095 of all of my childhood passions. 1271 00:58:15,995 --> 00:58:19,165 So now you're gobbling down pop rocks any chance you get? 1272 00:58:19,199 --> 00:58:21,968 Okay, okay. So maybe not all my childhood passions. 1273 00:58:23,636 --> 00:58:25,839 No, I think she just helped me remember 1274 00:58:25,872 --> 00:58:28,008 that writing can be play. 1275 00:58:28,808 --> 00:58:32,312 I don't have to think about the logistics and the marketing 1276 00:58:32,345 --> 00:58:37,117 and the analytics, that I could just write something. 1277 00:58:37,150 --> 00:58:38,785 Anything, anything at all. 1278 00:58:39,953 --> 00:58:41,855 Something similar happened to me. 1279 00:58:41,888 --> 00:58:42,789 Yeah? 1280 00:58:43,156 --> 00:58:44,257 Yeah. 1281 00:58:44,290 --> 00:58:45,825 I had my first gallery show. 1282 00:58:45,859 --> 00:58:48,228 Actually my first show anywhere, really. 1283 00:58:48,261 --> 00:58:50,764 And it went great. It did. 1284 00:58:51,664 --> 00:58:53,633 But when it came time for the second, 1285 00:58:53,667 --> 00:58:55,669 I guess there were resentments. 1286 00:58:57,103 --> 00:58:59,272 And people were not kind. 1287 00:59:00,874 --> 00:59:01,708 And just like that... 1288 00:59:02,742 --> 00:59:04,944 All my passion for painting was gone, 1289 00:59:04,978 --> 00:59:06,746 literally in a single night. 1290 00:59:06,780 --> 00:59:07,814 I guess I was naive. 1291 00:59:09,182 --> 00:59:10,817 But it really crushed me. 1292 00:59:12,352 --> 00:59:14,921 I didn't wanna be a part of that world anymore. 1293 00:59:14,954 --> 00:59:15,822 Yeah. 1294 00:59:17,123 --> 00:59:19,893 And now you're stuck here with me. 1295 00:59:21,961 --> 00:59:23,196 I am suffering for my art. 1296 00:59:23,229 --> 00:59:24,831 Oh yes, clearly. 1297 00:59:27,901 --> 00:59:29,936 I can see little Juniper down there. 1298 00:59:33,206 --> 00:59:34,974 Wait, what? You can? 1299 00:59:35,008 --> 00:59:37,243 Yeah. Running around. 1300 00:59:37,277 --> 00:59:39,279 Feeling the sunlight on your face. 1301 00:59:41,181 --> 00:59:44,818 Dreaming about all the books you're gonna write someday. 1302 00:59:44,851 --> 00:59:45,752 [chuckles] 1303 00:59:47,153 --> 00:59:49,089 Come on, let's go check out the town. 1304 00:59:49,122 --> 00:59:49,989 Okay. 1305 00:59:52,025 --> 00:59:54,861 [upbeat cheerful music] 1306 01:00:06,840 --> 01:00:08,208 Everything okay? 1307 01:00:08,842 --> 01:00:11,878 Yeah. Just ironic to be talking about the past. 1308 01:00:12,479 --> 01:00:14,414 It's a text from my old art dealer. 1309 01:00:14,447 --> 01:00:15,148 Yeah? 1310 01:00:15,181 --> 01:00:16,082 Yeah. 1311 01:00:17,350 --> 01:00:19,052 She has interest from the Venice Biennial 1312 01:00:19,085 --> 01:00:21,054 to exhibit some of my pieces, but... 1313 01:00:21,087 --> 01:00:22,389 I'll pass. 1314 01:00:23,189 --> 01:00:24,391 Hold on. 1315 01:00:24,424 --> 01:00:27,694 You're going to pass on going to Venice. 1316 01:00:28,161 --> 01:00:29,029 Uh huh. 1317 01:00:30,830 --> 01:00:32,866 Will they pay some of your expenses? 1318 01:00:34,034 --> 01:00:35,735 Sure, yeah. But... 1319 01:00:35,769 --> 01:00:38,138 I just don't feel connected to that work anymore. 1320 01:00:38,171 --> 01:00:40,073 It'd feel false to put my name on it. 1321 01:00:41,908 --> 01:00:42,909 Okay. 1322 01:00:43,910 --> 01:00:45,278 What's that face for? 1323 01:00:45,311 --> 01:00:46,946 Okay, fine. 1324 01:00:46,980 --> 01:00:49,482 By turning down the chance to exhibit that work, 1325 01:00:49,516 --> 01:00:51,851 you are pretending you don't have a past. 1326 01:00:51,885 --> 01:00:53,853 Instead of just reckoning with it. 1327 01:00:53,887 --> 01:00:55,822 If you come with me, I'll say yes. 1328 01:00:55,855 --> 01:00:57,157 How's that sound? 1329 01:00:57,190 --> 01:00:58,091 Why? 1330 01:00:58,124 --> 01:00:59,392 Simple. 1331 01:00:59,426 --> 01:01:01,895 Because this can't possibly be your only vacation. 1332 01:01:05,131 --> 01:01:06,833 [laughs] 1333 01:01:12,005 --> 01:01:15,275 [cheerful music] 1334 01:01:17,410 --> 01:01:19,079 You are going to have to eat that quick. 1335 01:01:19,112 --> 01:01:20,413 You're gonna get ice creamy fingers. 1336 01:01:20,447 --> 01:01:22,782 Oh, you seriously do not have to worry about that. 1337 01:01:23,183 --> 01:01:25,285 You were pretty excited they had raspberry swirl, 1338 01:01:25,318 --> 01:01:28,021 but I'll say... interesting choice of toppings. 1339 01:01:28,054 --> 01:01:30,256 I'm an extra cookie crumbs kinda gal. 1340 01:01:30,290 --> 01:01:31,224 Mm. 1341 01:01:32,125 --> 01:01:33,393 [in unison] You know I could see myself 1342 01:01:33,426 --> 01:01:35,161 living in a place like this... 1343 01:01:35,195 --> 01:01:36,296 ...someday. 1344 01:01:37,430 --> 01:01:39,099 Jinx. You owe me a Coke. 1345 01:01:43,303 --> 01:01:45,939 Come on. Come on. This place is awesome! 1346 01:01:47,841 --> 01:01:50,477 If you wanna go in there, you gotta finish your ice cream. 1347 01:01:51,077 --> 01:01:53,079 You do not have to worry about that. 1348 01:01:53,113 --> 01:01:54,014 Alright. 1349 01:01:54,047 --> 01:01:55,215 -I got that... -Let's go. 1350 01:01:55,248 --> 01:01:56,349 -I got that covered. -Okay. 1351 01:01:56,383 --> 01:01:57,150 Mmhmm. 1352 01:02:03,056 --> 01:02:05,258 I like this one. Buy this one. 1353 01:02:06,326 --> 01:02:07,227 No. 1354 01:02:08,094 --> 01:02:11,231 But... maybe this one? 1355 01:02:12,999 --> 01:02:15,869 Oh, that is one of my favorites. 1356 01:02:16,336 --> 01:02:19,305 You know what I think will fall really nicely on you? 1357 01:02:19,339 --> 01:02:21,841 I think I have the perfect something something for that. 1358 01:02:21,875 --> 01:02:22,976 Okay. 1359 01:02:24,044 --> 01:02:25,178 What do you think? 1360 01:02:34,888 --> 01:02:36,856 Uh, excuse me. 1361 01:02:36,890 --> 01:02:39,125 I came in with someone. Did she leave? Or... 1362 01:02:39,159 --> 01:02:40,393 No, she's right over... 1363 01:02:40,994 --> 01:02:42,395 I'm right here. 1364 01:02:44,864 --> 01:02:47,400 You look incredible. 1365 01:02:49,235 --> 01:02:50,070 Thank you. 1366 01:02:50,103 --> 01:02:52,072 No, I mean incredible. 1367 01:02:53,406 --> 01:02:54,541 Thank you again. 1368 01:02:54,574 --> 01:02:57,010 Here. What do you think? 1369 01:02:59,212 --> 01:03:01,848 I love it. I'll take both of them. 1370 01:03:01,881 --> 01:03:03,550 Thank you Roz, for all your help. 1371 01:03:04,551 --> 01:03:07,554 Okay. I'll get changed and then we can get back on the road. 1372 01:03:07,587 --> 01:03:09,189 Oh no. With you dressed like that, 1373 01:03:09,222 --> 01:03:10,557 we're going to dinner. 1374 01:03:10,590 --> 01:03:13,326 Uh, excuse me. What's the nicest restaurant in town? 1375 01:03:13,360 --> 01:03:15,929 I would definitely say The Lookout. 1376 01:03:15,962 --> 01:03:17,964 Great wine list. It's beautiful. 1377 01:03:17,997 --> 01:03:19,499 Right on the water too. 1378 01:03:20,200 --> 01:03:21,067 Um... 1379 01:03:21,568 --> 01:03:23,303 You're an inspiration. 1380 01:03:23,336 --> 01:03:24,304 Do you... 1381 01:03:25,138 --> 01:03:26,973 Can you do the same for me? 1382 01:03:27,007 --> 01:03:28,508 I have the perfect thing. 1383 01:03:28,541 --> 01:03:29,442 Alright. 1384 01:03:31,511 --> 01:03:32,345 Wow. 1385 01:03:33,546 --> 01:03:35,148 [laughs] 1386 01:03:35,915 --> 01:03:37,250 Wow. 1387 01:03:43,056 --> 01:03:44,557 You make me feel self-conscious. 1388 01:03:44,591 --> 01:03:47,293 At least I was able to pick up this cool jacket. 1389 01:03:47,327 --> 01:03:49,529 Try to pull off my best James Dean here. 1390 01:03:49,562 --> 01:03:51,164 Oh yeah. Yeah. 1391 01:03:51,197 --> 01:03:53,366 I honestly can't tell the difference. 1392 01:03:53,400 --> 01:03:55,135 Ah... you flatter. 1393 01:03:58,171 --> 01:03:59,472 This feels really good. 1394 01:04:01,941 --> 01:04:03,643 So much in my life has changed. 1395 01:04:04,944 --> 01:04:06,479 I think I really needed this. 1396 01:04:06,513 --> 01:04:08,014 Oh, and... 1397 01:04:08,481 --> 01:04:10,950 I think I have the title for our book. 1398 01:04:10,984 --> 01:04:11,918 Oh yeah? 1399 01:04:11,951 --> 01:04:13,453 It's pretty simple actually. 1400 01:04:14,621 --> 01:04:16,022 Junebug. 1401 01:04:16,056 --> 01:04:17,290 Junebug. 1402 01:04:19,559 --> 01:04:20,593 It's perfect. 1403 01:04:20,627 --> 01:04:22,328 It's a lot easier to be creative 1404 01:04:22,362 --> 01:04:23,963 when you shake up your routine. 1405 01:04:23,997 --> 01:04:25,398 Yeah. Seriously. 1406 01:04:26,966 --> 01:04:29,069 I spent the last five years never living in the same city 1407 01:04:29,102 --> 01:04:30,503 for more than a few weeks. 1408 01:04:32,339 --> 01:04:34,541 It's hard to have a healthy relationship. 1409 01:04:35,308 --> 01:04:38,111 You can only live your life like that for so long. 1410 01:04:38,144 --> 01:04:40,313 I feel like that part of my life is ending. 1411 01:04:41,681 --> 01:04:44,484 Alex, you don't have to say that. 1412 01:04:45,685 --> 01:04:47,620 I'm saying it because it's true. 1413 01:04:52,325 --> 01:04:54,461 So... what are we thinking for dessert? 1414 01:04:55,128 --> 01:04:57,364 Oh, uh... well, we just had ice cream. 1415 01:04:57,397 --> 01:04:59,399 Oh, come on. We're on vacation. 1416 01:05:00,100 --> 01:05:01,401 I'll get menus. 1417 01:05:01,434 --> 01:05:04,170 * I write love songs but they're not about you * 1418 01:05:05,672 --> 01:05:10,410 * They pour out like that, I'm so misconstrued * 1419 01:05:12,012 --> 01:05:14,381 * Some would say that that's a sign * 1420 01:05:14,414 --> 01:05:17,617 * But I sit back and close my eyes * 1421 01:05:19,452 --> 01:05:21,421 * I'm waiting for the big bang * 1422 01:05:21,454 --> 01:05:23,356 * The one that takes us out * 1423 01:05:23,390 --> 01:05:26,159 * The big bang that kicks me out the house * 1424 01:05:26,192 --> 01:05:29,262 * The big bang, the ones out of my mouth * 1425 01:05:37,437 --> 01:05:38,371 Well... 1426 01:05:38,405 --> 01:05:40,974 thanks for taking me on your little vacation 1427 01:05:41,741 --> 01:05:43,443 And you're... you're nearby? 1428 01:05:44,110 --> 01:05:45,545 Yeah. Yeah. 1429 01:05:46,246 --> 01:05:47,580 Got a studio over there. 1430 01:05:48,214 --> 01:05:49,649 Okay. Good. 1431 01:05:50,583 --> 01:05:51,451 Um... 1432 01:05:52,385 --> 01:05:53,987 well, I'd better get going. 1433 01:05:55,555 --> 01:05:56,656 It was fun. 1434 01:05:56,690 --> 01:05:58,191 A lot of fun. 1435 01:05:59,592 --> 01:06:00,760 Yeah. 1436 01:06:06,800 --> 01:06:07,734 Okay. 1437 01:06:08,468 --> 01:06:09,669 Alright. 1438 01:06:11,071 --> 01:06:12,305 I meant to tell you, 1439 01:06:12,339 --> 01:06:14,574 I have just a few details left on the mural. 1440 01:06:16,276 --> 01:06:17,510 I'll finish tomorrow. 1441 01:06:17,544 --> 01:06:19,346 I'd love you to come by and see it. 1442 01:06:19,379 --> 01:06:21,214 Yeah, I'd love that. 1443 01:06:21,681 --> 01:06:24,050 Great. Text me? 1444 01:06:24,084 --> 01:06:26,186 -Yeah, I'll text you. -Or I'll text you. 1445 01:06:26,219 --> 01:06:29,689 Yeah, or you can... we can just exchange texts. 1446 01:06:31,458 --> 01:06:32,359 Great. 1447 01:06:32,392 --> 01:06:33,493 Okay. 1448 01:06:34,394 --> 01:06:36,496 -Good night. -Good night. 1449 01:06:44,537 --> 01:06:45,605 [exhales] 1450 01:07:23,376 --> 01:07:26,813 [cheerful music] 1451 01:07:27,580 --> 01:07:28,515 Juniper! 1452 01:07:30,650 --> 01:07:32,118 Hey. 1453 01:07:32,152 --> 01:07:33,319 Ethan. 1454 01:07:33,353 --> 01:07:34,387 How are you? 1455 01:07:34,421 --> 01:07:35,522 I'm doing good. You? 1456 01:07:36,556 --> 01:07:39,359 It's really good to hear. I'm doing well too. 1457 01:07:39,392 --> 01:07:41,728 I'm glad we ran into each other, you know. 1458 01:07:41,761 --> 01:07:43,797 I had something I wanted to tell you. 1459 01:07:43,830 --> 01:07:46,466 I signed up for my first flying lesson next week. 1460 01:07:46,499 --> 01:07:47,634 What? 1461 01:07:47,667 --> 01:07:49,369 Wow. That's amazing. 1462 01:07:49,402 --> 01:07:50,603 What about you? 1463 01:07:50,637 --> 01:07:52,472 You look, uh... you look different. 1464 01:07:52,505 --> 01:07:53,807 I guess I am. 1465 01:07:54,574 --> 01:07:55,642 I'm writing. 1466 01:07:55,675 --> 01:07:56,843 That's fantastic. 1467 01:07:57,911 --> 01:08:00,347 I guess I should still give you that birthday pen. 1468 01:08:00,380 --> 01:08:02,682 Oh, that's very sweet, but totally unnecessary. 1469 01:08:02,716 --> 01:08:05,352 No, no, I want to. I wanna thank you. 1470 01:08:05,385 --> 01:08:07,687 You know, when you broke up with me, 1471 01:08:07,721 --> 01:08:10,790 well... to be honest, it was hard. 1472 01:08:10,824 --> 01:08:13,493 But it was the right thing for both of us. 1473 01:08:13,526 --> 01:08:16,429 I really, really appreciate you saying that, Ethan. 1474 01:08:18,531 --> 01:08:20,200 Nice to see you. 1475 01:08:27,440 --> 01:08:30,243 [upbeat music] 1476 01:08:31,578 --> 01:08:32,512 Morning. 1477 01:08:46,626 --> 01:08:48,461 So, did you have a good day off? 1478 01:08:48,495 --> 01:08:49,929 I did. Thank you. 1479 01:08:49,963 --> 01:08:52,265 I hope I didn't leave you in the lurch. 1480 01:08:52,298 --> 01:08:54,234 Oh no, we survived. Kylie stepped up. 1481 01:08:54,267 --> 01:08:55,902 Took over some of your meetings. 1482 01:08:55,935 --> 01:08:57,303 Okay. Glad to hear it. 1483 01:08:57,337 --> 01:08:59,673 Could you bring Alex by, maybe end of day? 1484 01:08:59,706 --> 01:09:01,574 We could have a meeting, all of us. 1485 01:09:01,608 --> 01:09:02,742 Sure, I was gonna pop out 1486 01:09:02,776 --> 01:09:04,377 and see the unveiling of his mural, 1487 01:09:04,411 --> 01:09:06,546 so I'll just grab him then. -Perfect. Okay. 1488 01:09:13,586 --> 01:09:16,489 Wait, wait, wait, wait. Let's do this right. 1489 01:09:17,557 --> 01:09:19,426 Keep your eyes closed. Okay? 1490 01:09:19,459 --> 01:09:20,727 Here we go. 1491 01:09:20,760 --> 01:09:21,795 Drum roll please. 1492 01:09:21,828 --> 01:09:23,229 [chuckles] 1493 01:09:23,630 --> 01:09:24,731 Drum roll please. 1494 01:09:24,764 --> 01:09:25,899 Oh! 1495 01:09:25,932 --> 01:09:27,767 [imitates drum roll] 1496 01:09:27,801 --> 01:09:29,936 I'm really more of a reader than a musician. 1497 01:09:29,969 --> 01:09:32,205 You mean more of a writer. 1498 01:09:34,641 --> 01:09:36,276 What do you think? 1499 01:09:37,544 --> 01:09:39,479 It's so beautiful. 1500 01:09:40,914 --> 01:09:43,850 Wait, I don't understand. You could see her? 1501 01:09:43,883 --> 01:09:45,218 Who? 1502 01:09:46,386 --> 01:09:47,253 Junebug. 1503 01:09:48,521 --> 01:09:50,757 I told you, that was my vision of Junebug 1504 01:09:50,790 --> 01:09:52,525 from when we were on the beach. 1505 01:09:53,693 --> 01:09:56,429 But I thought I was the only one who could see her. 1506 01:10:00,633 --> 01:10:02,802 I guess this means my eight-year-old self 1507 01:10:02,836 --> 01:10:04,004 approves of you. 1508 01:10:04,738 --> 01:10:06,439 Not sure what that means, but... 1509 01:10:07,674 --> 01:10:09,342 I'm happy about it. 1510 01:10:16,516 --> 01:10:18,685 Hey, are you free later this afternoon? 1511 01:10:19,085 --> 01:10:21,888 When I'm finished with this, I'm a man of leisure. 1512 01:10:21,921 --> 01:10:23,490 At least for a few days anyway. 1513 01:10:23,523 --> 01:10:26,326 Good. Paula wants to have a meeting with us. 1514 01:10:27,594 --> 01:10:28,628 I look forward to it. 1515 01:10:28,661 --> 01:10:29,963 Mm-hmm. 1516 01:10:42,809 --> 01:10:44,978 I wanted to meet with you in person 1517 01:10:45,011 --> 01:10:47,047 because I like and respect you both. 1518 01:10:47,814 --> 01:10:51,451 But we are not going to move forward with this project. 1519 01:10:51,951 --> 01:10:54,587 That's... too bad. 1520 01:10:54,621 --> 01:10:56,990 Can you... tell me why? 1521 01:10:57,023 --> 01:10:58,692 Of course. 1522 01:10:58,725 --> 01:11:03,063 Juniper, it's a lovely story, but we're a small boutique firm 1523 01:11:03,096 --> 01:11:06,066 and this would be a risk for us. 1524 01:11:06,099 --> 01:11:08,368 It's a risk I just can't take right now. 1525 01:11:08,835 --> 01:11:12,806 And Alex, it's more than evident you're talented. 1526 01:11:12,839 --> 01:11:16,643 But the worry I voiced to Juniper is still there. 1527 01:11:16,676 --> 01:11:19,646 The scale of your drawings feels off. 1528 01:11:20,480 --> 01:11:23,516 You're still thinking in terms of painting large walls 1529 01:11:23,550 --> 01:11:26,453 instead of the delicacy of book illustrations. 1530 01:11:26,486 --> 01:11:28,888 Maybe if you had stayed with your gallery work, 1531 01:11:28,922 --> 01:11:30,590 it would be less of a problem. 1532 01:11:30,623 --> 01:11:31,758 Maybe. 1533 01:11:33,159 --> 01:11:37,597 Well, um, thank you very much for considering it. 1534 01:11:37,630 --> 01:11:38,698 [Paula] Of course. 1535 01:11:43,603 --> 01:11:44,504 Hey. 1536 01:11:47,173 --> 01:11:48,775 It's happening again. 1537 01:11:48,808 --> 01:11:50,410 No, Alex. It isn't. 1538 01:11:50,443 --> 01:11:52,145 This is not why I make my work, 1539 01:11:52,178 --> 01:11:54,581 to have somebody tell me what market it's right for? 1540 01:11:54,614 --> 01:11:56,983 Look, that's just how she talks. Okay? 1541 01:11:57,017 --> 01:11:58,585 It doesn't mean anything. 1542 01:11:58,618 --> 01:12:00,420 It doesn't mean we can't take our book someplace else. 1543 01:12:00,453 --> 01:12:02,055 No, I was happy doing my work. 1544 01:12:02,088 --> 01:12:04,424 Alright, now I'm back in the place I hated. 1545 01:12:04,457 --> 01:12:06,659 Don't. Okay, Alex. Don't do this. 1546 01:12:08,561 --> 01:12:09,662 I gotta go. 1547 01:12:14,668 --> 01:12:17,671 Why is he going? I don't want him to go. 1548 01:12:17,704 --> 01:12:19,039 Don't let him go. 1549 01:12:19,072 --> 01:12:20,774 Well, I wish you would just go. 1550 01:12:20,807 --> 01:12:22,575 Fine. So I will. 1551 01:12:35,955 --> 01:12:37,691 [knock at door] 1552 01:12:37,724 --> 01:12:39,559 Come in, Katydid. 1553 01:12:39,592 --> 01:12:42,962 What exactly is going on here? 1554 01:12:42,996 --> 01:12:45,598 Well, at the moment I'm making a rosé float. 1555 01:12:45,632 --> 01:12:48,535 Thing is that it's supposed to be made with sorbet, 1556 01:12:48,568 --> 01:12:51,071 which I do not have. But you know what I do have? 1557 01:12:51,104 --> 01:12:52,739 Is so much raspberry swirl ice cream. 1558 01:12:52,772 --> 01:12:54,207 Yeah. That's not how you make a float, 1559 01:12:54,240 --> 01:12:56,543 I'm gonna take this away now. 1560 01:12:56,576 --> 01:12:58,812 You're not eight years old anymore. 1561 01:12:58,845 --> 01:13:00,480 No, but those eight-year-olds 1562 01:13:00,513 --> 01:13:02,482 are still very much a part of us. 1563 01:13:02,515 --> 01:13:04,551 Okay. What's going on? 1564 01:13:04,584 --> 01:13:07,087 I can't even really begin to tell you, so... 1565 01:13:07,120 --> 01:13:10,790 let's just say that every dream I ever thought I had 1566 01:13:10,824 --> 01:13:14,094 seemed to somehow magically vanish into thin air today. 1567 01:13:14,127 --> 01:13:16,730 Dreams seem like magic, but they're actually 1568 01:13:16,763 --> 01:13:18,565 the hardest work 1569 01:13:18,598 --> 01:13:20,800 if you ever stand a chance of having them come true. 1570 01:13:20,834 --> 01:13:21,701 Who said that? 1571 01:13:21,735 --> 01:13:22,535 You did. 1572 01:13:22,569 --> 01:13:24,471 You said that to me in high school 1573 01:13:24,504 --> 01:13:27,540 and I remembered it when I wanted to drop out of college, 1574 01:13:27,574 --> 01:13:29,676 when I couldn't find a job afterward, 1575 01:13:29,709 --> 01:13:31,811 when Ryan and I had trouble getting pregnant 1576 01:13:31,845 --> 01:13:32,712 with the twins. 1577 01:13:32,746 --> 01:13:34,114 Okay, I get it. 1578 01:13:34,147 --> 01:13:37,117 You're the hardest working person I know, Junebug. 1579 01:13:37,150 --> 01:13:38,918 Why would you give that up now? 1580 01:13:38,952 --> 01:13:40,754 No matter what's going on. 1581 01:13:43,690 --> 01:13:44,624 Thank you. 1582 01:13:45,792 --> 01:13:46,926 Come here. 1583 01:13:50,296 --> 01:13:52,165 What did I do to deserve you? 1584 01:13:52,999 --> 01:13:56,236 You pushed our mats together at kindergarten nap time. 1585 01:13:57,570 --> 01:14:00,173 People really underestimate the importance of that. 1586 01:14:00,206 --> 01:14:01,975 -Mm-hmm. -Yeah. 1587 01:14:03,710 --> 01:14:04,577 No. 1588 01:14:07,313 --> 01:14:08,214 No. 1589 01:14:11,951 --> 01:14:12,886 No. 1590 01:14:14,788 --> 01:14:16,022 It looks so good though. 1591 01:14:16,056 --> 01:14:17,257 It does not look good. 1592 01:14:17,290 --> 01:14:19,159 It really does. Can I just lick it? 1593 01:14:19,192 --> 01:14:20,994 -No, please no. [laughing] 1594 01:14:27,734 --> 01:14:30,804 [peaceful music] 1595 01:14:54,194 --> 01:14:56,830 I wish for... 1596 01:15:00,100 --> 01:15:01,968 Junebug to return. 1597 01:15:12,379 --> 01:15:16,716 [inspirational music] 1598 01:15:26,226 --> 01:15:29,062 [phone alarm beeping] 1599 01:15:30,864 --> 01:15:33,900 [phone alarm beeping] 1600 01:15:35,368 --> 01:15:38,171 [phone alarm beeping] 1601 01:15:46,846 --> 01:15:47,981 Hey, Micah. 1602 01:15:48,014 --> 01:15:48,915 Hey. 1603 01:15:50,850 --> 01:15:53,586 Feels strange not to see him out there anymore, huh? 1604 01:15:54,988 --> 01:15:56,389 Yeah, I guess he's moved on. 1605 01:15:56,423 --> 01:15:57,323 Yeah. 1606 01:15:58,024 --> 01:15:59,626 He's working across town... 1607 01:16:00,427 --> 01:16:03,797 on a mural on Fremont by the park. 1608 01:16:03,830 --> 01:16:05,632 You know the intersection there. 1609 01:16:05,665 --> 01:16:06,733 I know it. 1610 01:16:06,766 --> 01:16:09,703 Well... I'll get your Americano. 1611 01:16:09,736 --> 01:16:10,937 Thanks. 1612 01:16:11,338 --> 01:16:12,339 Actually, wait. 1613 01:16:14,174 --> 01:16:16,810 I'm gonna try something different today. 1614 01:16:16,843 --> 01:16:18,244 What would you like? 1615 01:16:18,278 --> 01:16:19,846 Surprise me. 1616 01:16:40,867 --> 01:16:43,336 [alerts chiming] 1617 01:16:45,872 --> 01:16:47,841 Hey, are you going to the meeting 1618 01:16:47,874 --> 01:16:49,109 about the production timetable 1619 01:16:49,142 --> 01:16:51,011 or are we going to discuss the next few weeks-- 1620 01:16:51,044 --> 01:16:53,847 No, no, no. No more meetings. 1621 01:16:53,880 --> 01:16:55,749 Juniper, could we move the Handel book 1622 01:16:55,782 --> 01:16:57,717 to the fall release schedule. -No! 1623 01:16:57,751 --> 01:16:58,918 I'm sorry, what? 1624 01:16:58,952 --> 01:17:00,854 I'm not going to the production meeting. 1625 01:17:00,887 --> 01:17:01,988 I'm not going to the morning meeting. 1626 01:17:02,022 --> 01:17:03,189 I'm not going to the meeting meeting. 1627 01:17:03,223 --> 01:17:05,692 I'm not going to any more meetings because I am quitting. 1628 01:17:06,326 --> 01:17:09,396 Yes, I am quitting. 1629 01:17:14,300 --> 01:17:16,403 See? Quitting. 1630 01:17:16,436 --> 01:17:19,105 Okay. I think we need to discuss this in my office. 1631 01:17:19,139 --> 01:17:21,908 Look, I just had a glimpse of another life, 1632 01:17:21,941 --> 01:17:24,077 a different life, for one day. 1633 01:17:24,110 --> 01:17:26,846 And it has apparently made it impossible for me 1634 01:17:26,880 --> 01:17:28,848 to go back to my old life. 1635 01:17:28,882 --> 01:17:31,317 Is this because I passed on your project? 1636 01:17:31,351 --> 01:17:32,952 No, it really isn't Paula. 1637 01:17:32,986 --> 01:17:36,322 But I get to concentrate on publishing my first book. 1638 01:17:38,358 --> 01:17:40,026 [Junebug] Yay! 1639 01:17:44,297 --> 01:17:45,131 Hi. 1640 01:17:46,966 --> 01:17:48,902 Thought you might be gone for good. 1641 01:17:48,935 --> 01:17:51,771 I won't ever go. How could I? 1642 01:17:51,805 --> 01:17:53,940 I'll always be you. 1643 01:18:03,516 --> 01:18:05,251 -Paula. -Mm? 1644 01:18:05,285 --> 01:18:06,319 Oh. 1645 01:18:06,353 --> 01:18:09,089 I thank you for everything. I really mean that. 1646 01:18:10,490 --> 01:18:12,158 Rob, it's been a pleasure. 1647 01:18:16,363 --> 01:18:17,997 Cheerio. 1648 01:18:18,932 --> 01:18:23,069 [inspirational music] 1649 01:18:32,579 --> 01:18:34,047 Oh, hey. 1650 01:18:34,881 --> 01:18:36,516 Hey Dad. Um... 1651 01:18:37,884 --> 01:18:39,853 Can you go into the basement for me? 1652 01:18:39,886 --> 01:18:42,088 I need you to see if you can find something. 1653 01:18:42,122 --> 01:18:44,090 Do you know where my old CDs are? 1654 01:18:44,491 --> 01:18:45,992 Great. 1655 01:18:55,001 --> 01:18:57,270 * If you ever want me * 1656 01:18:57,904 --> 01:19:00,774 * If you change your mind * 1657 01:19:03,276 --> 01:19:06,479 * There's no river too wide * 1658 01:19:06,513 --> 01:19:09,015 * No ocean too deep * 1659 01:19:09,616 --> 01:19:11,284 Juniper? 1660 01:19:13,486 --> 01:19:17,057 * I'll be there for you * 1661 01:19:19,159 --> 01:19:23,229 * And nothing would keep me from loving you * 1662 01:19:25,031 --> 01:19:26,533 [groans] Sorry. 1663 01:19:26,566 --> 01:19:28,101 I have to put this thing down, it's actually really heavy. 1664 01:19:28,134 --> 01:19:30,270 Easy. Don't hurt yourself. 1665 01:19:30,303 --> 01:19:32,439 Woo! I need to do more strength training. 1666 01:19:33,606 --> 01:19:37,610 Anyway... I did it. I quit my job. 1667 01:19:37,644 --> 01:19:38,511 What? 1668 01:19:39,145 --> 01:19:41,047 That's a huge move. 1669 01:19:42,115 --> 01:19:43,016 I'm proud of you. 1670 01:19:43,049 --> 01:19:45,318 Thank you, but I have something to say. 1671 01:19:46,119 --> 01:19:48,521 Alex, it was just one no. 1672 01:19:49,322 --> 01:19:51,358 I'm not stopping at the first no. 1673 01:19:51,391 --> 01:19:53,259 You haven't learned the lesson of your life. 1674 01:19:53,293 --> 01:19:55,528 You didn't like how your work was being presented 1675 01:19:55,562 --> 01:19:57,097 so you changed all that. 1676 01:19:57,597 --> 01:20:00,266 Why can't we do the same thing for our book? 1677 01:20:01,034 --> 01:20:02,302 What do you mean? 1678 01:20:02,335 --> 01:20:04,237 We can find another publisher, or if we don't, 1679 01:20:04,270 --> 01:20:06,206 we can publish it ourselves. 1680 01:20:07,040 --> 01:20:08,608 Isn't that the lesson? 1681 01:20:10,510 --> 01:20:12,078 I guess so. Yeah. 1682 01:20:12,112 --> 01:20:15,482 I really want to bring Junebug into the world with you. 1683 01:20:18,051 --> 01:20:19,619 And more importantly... 1684 01:20:21,488 --> 01:20:23,123 I don't wanna lose you. 1685 01:20:24,157 --> 01:20:26,626 Even if you don't wanna be a part of the project. 1686 01:20:32,232 --> 01:20:34,467 I guess there's only one thing left to say. 1687 01:20:35,435 --> 01:20:36,603 What's that? 1688 01:20:40,006 --> 01:20:43,410 [romantic music] 1689 01:20:52,185 --> 01:20:54,320 This is how the movie should have ended. 1690 01:21:01,728 --> 01:21:05,632 [peaceful music] 1691 01:21:07,600 --> 01:21:11,638 [cheerful music] 1692 01:21:19,179 --> 01:21:20,714 It looks perfect. 1693 01:21:20,747 --> 01:21:21,681 It is. 1694 01:21:23,683 --> 01:21:24,551 What's this? 1695 01:21:26,019 --> 01:21:27,654 Just something from my past. 1696 01:21:28,588 --> 01:21:30,223 Or it could be my future. 1697 01:21:31,024 --> 01:21:32,158 It's complicated. 1698 01:21:32,692 --> 01:21:34,027 Huh. 1699 01:21:34,060 --> 01:21:35,628 How long until everyone's here? 1700 01:21:35,662 --> 01:21:37,130 I think about an hour. 1701 01:21:37,163 --> 01:21:39,499 You're sure you don't want a big birthday banner? 1702 01:21:39,532 --> 01:21:42,002 Oh no, Dad. I don't need anything like that. 1703 01:21:42,035 --> 01:21:43,003 Or balloons. 1704 01:21:43,036 --> 01:21:44,204 I'm not eight years old. 1705 01:21:44,237 --> 01:21:46,039 Well, speak for yourself. 1706 01:21:46,072 --> 01:21:48,008 We've basically already established 1707 01:21:48,041 --> 01:21:49,442 I'm a child at heart, right? 1708 01:21:50,176 --> 01:21:51,578 [chuckles] 1709 01:21:51,611 --> 01:21:53,646 I think maybe we all are. 1710 01:21:58,351 --> 01:22:02,422 Okay. I would like to give a little birthday toast. 1711 01:22:02,455 --> 01:22:07,260 Um, not to myself, but... to all of you. 1712 01:22:08,428 --> 01:22:10,663 I think birthdays are a time that we should 1713 01:22:10,697 --> 01:22:13,967 look around and we should see how fortunate we truly are. 1714 01:22:14,701 --> 01:22:17,437 To have such amazing parents. 1715 01:22:18,038 --> 01:22:20,373 Who raised me from a little Junebug. 1716 01:22:21,107 --> 01:22:25,679 And such incredible colleagues who have taught me so much. 1717 01:22:26,413 --> 01:22:29,349 And someone special... 1718 01:22:30,550 --> 01:22:31,751 who truly sees me. 1719 01:22:36,823 --> 01:22:38,258 Cheers. 1720 01:22:38,291 --> 01:22:39,592 [all together] Cheers. 1721 01:22:40,360 --> 01:22:42,095 * I searched the whole world * 1722 01:22:42,128 --> 01:22:43,463 * three times over * 1723 01:22:43,496 --> 01:22:44,264 Cheers! 1724 01:22:44,297 --> 01:22:45,532 I love you. 1725 01:22:45,565 --> 01:22:48,435 * Through every closed and open door * 1726 01:22:50,637 --> 01:22:54,741 * I didn't even know what I was looking for * 1727 01:22:54,774 --> 01:22:56,710 I wanted to ask you something. 1728 01:22:56,743 --> 01:23:00,613 On the jacket of the book it says Alex K. Ripley. 1729 01:23:00,647 --> 01:23:02,248 What's the K stand for? 1730 01:23:03,116 --> 01:23:04,351 Oh, I didn't tell you? 1731 01:23:05,852 --> 01:23:09,456 Knight. But I don't have any armor. 1732 01:23:11,658 --> 01:23:12,726 It's okay. 1733 01:23:12,759 --> 01:23:15,795 I'd rather have less armor and more vulnerability. 1734 01:23:16,396 --> 01:23:18,765 After all, isn't that the theme of our book? 1735 01:23:19,466 --> 01:23:22,535 I wouldn't know. I'm not the writer. 1736 01:23:23,536 --> 01:23:24,804 [chuckles] 1737 01:23:25,839 --> 01:23:27,240 * I found the love * 1738 01:23:27,273 --> 01:23:28,541 * I found the love * 1739 01:23:28,575 --> 01:23:31,678 * I found the love in you *