[upbeat music]
[Leo] Have a nice day.
Buon giorno, Nora!
[Nora] Good morning, Leo.
I have your cake right here, all ready to go.
[Nora] Thank you so much.
It's my boss' birthday today
and I wanted
to surprise her with the best cake
from the best bakery in the city.
Aww.
Just for that, panzerotti on the house.
Salty, not sweet. Just the way you like it.
Thanks, Leo.
[upbeat music]
-Morning, Waylon. -Ooh. What's for breakfast?
Remember,
it's Alexandra's birthday today.
-[gasps] Oh, no! -Wrong name.
That's the number one carnal sin in advertising.
Okay. We can fix this.
Oh, what about flowers?
-Okay. -Yeah. Grab those.
-This one? -Yeah.
Okay.
-Okay. -Uh, what's this?
Oh! Happy birthday.
We found out it was your birthday
and we wanted to surprise you.
Thank you. Thank you, all of you.
It's so sweet.
However, uh, before we dig
into that
scrumptious-looking cake,
you should all know that I had a call with Carl Automotive.
And they've decided to go another direction.
-[sighs] -No.
But who did they go with?
H Company.
Look, look, look.
It takes time for any startup to gain real traction.
But I believe
in what we are building here.
A collaborative, creative culture,
that is how you get true innovation.
That's how you deliver the best work.
And believe me, there are plenty more clients
out there, and we will get them.
-Yes. -But first...
-cake. -[Nora] Oh, yes!
[upbeat music]
When our former Vice President,
Alexandra,
left to start her own company
and took, uh, several of our rising stars with her,
like Nora,
I have to admit, I was worried.
But, you know, it turns out it was all for naught
because, uh...
we got Carl Auto.
-[cheering and applause] -[man] Good job!
-[woman] Good job. -Let's go!
[man] Hey!
You have bonuses for all of you
that were tirelessly around the clock
for the past month on the campaign.
James?
Your assessment of niche market trends
were spot-on
and really impressed the client.
-I appreciate it. -Lavery,
-fantastic job on the artwork. -[Lavery] Thanks, Big E.
Um, about that vacant Vice President position...
[Everett] Yes, yes. I know you two
and some others have their hats in the ring.
Although, without Nora,
that's one less hat you have to worry about.
I'll make my decision in a couple of weeks
at the big award meeting.
Bravo, everybody.
Ah. One more thing.
We need to decide how to allocate
our philanthropic dollars for the year.
So I want an email from every single person
with your suggestions.
Best suggestion wins dinner
at Cambren's Steak House. On me.
-[man] Ooh. That's lovely. -[woman] Fancy.
-[applause] -[James] Yeah.
[laughs] Cambren's. All right.
Uh, your numbers
might have impressed the client,
but it was my artwork that landed us that account.
Yeah, I highly doubt that.
And prepare yourself for disappointment, buddy,
because that spot is mine.
-With the corner office. -You heard the man.
He said
he's gonna make his decision
in a couple weeks.
I just signed Paige Madison Tech.
Oh, you hadn't heard?
When I'm made VP,
maybe I'll let you work on that account.
[laughs]
Kids these days.
I told my seniors there is no excuse
for not knowing subject and object pronouns.
It doesn't drive I bonkers, it drives me bonkers.
-Hey, Nora. -[gasps]
[Shannon] You all right?
Oh. Yeah. No, yeah. I'm...fine.
Well, it's just...
H Company took another account
away from us.
Yeah. And I'm worried because if we don't start
-signing more clients soon-- -You knew it was a big risk
leaving a secure company for a startup.
Can you get your old job back?
[chuckles] Everett made it clear.
Anyone who left with Alexandra
would not be welcomed back to H Company.
Not that I want to. You know, the stress
and the pressure to perform,
the backstabbing over accounts...
it was miserable.
I remember your stories.
Like the last account I worked on.
Brayden-Ashley Designs.
I did all this work
and then James took all the credit.
Although I'm sure he's still a bit bummed
that Alexandra picked me
over him
to start her new company.
And now you actually have time to meet for dinners.
-You have a life again.
-I do!
And I believe in everything that Alexandra's building.
But it's not just about me anymore, you know?
Everybody at that office took
the same leap.
And if I fail, we all fail.
You're the best at what you do.
I know you'll make it work out.
Well, I appreciate the vote of confidence.
Can I get you anything for dessert?
-Do you have ice cream? -We have spumoni with pistachio.
Uh...never mind.
We'll take the check.
Not a spumoni fan?
Have you ever heard of Darlington Dairy?
No. I don't--I don't think I'm familiar with that brand.
They have the most creative, inventive flavors.
I could it with every meal.
I could eat it for every meal.
-[laughs] -[Shannon] Last week,
I got some of their blue cheese and honey-roasted pear.
Oh. Pure bliss.
We are still talking about ice cream, right?
-[laughter] -Uh-hmm.
[Nora] "Mascarpone and Balsamic Strawberry."
-[Shannon] Uh-hmm. -Okay.
-Moment of truth. -Okay.
You know that I don't have much of a sweet tooth, right?
Oh. You will after you try this.
Mm. Uh-hmm.
-Okay. So it's sweet and savory.
-Uh-hmm. Yes.
-Wow.
-I've had five gallons
-in the past week alone. -[laughs]
I've been hiding the cartons from Grayson.
What? Grayson is the most supportive husband ever.
-He would never judge.
-Mm.
It's not that.
I don't wanna share. [laughs]
Wow.
I wonder why I've never heard
-of Darlington Dairy ice cream.
-Hmm.
It's super popular with my Expecting Mommies group.
More and more stores are carrying it.
-Mm. Cute jogger, 10 o'clock.
-Oh, where?
Mm. Yeah.
You're never going to meet anyone
if you don't look up once in a while.
Especially when they're right in front of your face.
Okay. Well, I don't think that we're a fit
because he's jogging at dinnertime and I am...mm.
[laughs] Well, maybe not him.
But...
it's been over a year since Carter ended things.
Yes, I am aware.
You never talk about it.
What's to say? We were both busy.
And after a while, it became clear
that he picked his job over me.
And always would. [chuckles]
Well, somewhere out there
is someone
who will put you first.
You just have to put yourself
out there to meet him.
You're so fearless with your career.
I know, I know.
I'm pushing your Auntie Nora
but we don't wanna be the only cute baby bump around, do we?
-You're ridiculous. -[laughs]
All right.
I'm gonna get right to it.
You two are the top contenders for the Vice President position.
I brought in more new accounts
-than anyone-- -Oh, yeah. I have new leads,
and I've been servicing the current clients.
-Listen, I taught you-- -Stop. Stop.
A little healthy competition is good for the soul,
so this is how this is gonna go.
Whoever brings in and signs the hottest new account,
and I'm talking about national, not local,
before the big board meeting in two weeks...
gets the job.
Fine with me.
Count me in. [chuckles]
If you'll excuse me, gentlemen.
There he goes.
I gotta be honest with you, James.
You're my guy.
You know,
you're devoted,
you never let anything distract you
from what is most important.
Yeah. Thanks, boss. I appreciate it.
Yeah. But the thing is,
Lavery has been bringing in a lot in the business.
So you need to step it up.
You need to bring me something special,
something that proves to me that, uh, that you're ready.
You know I'm gonna do whatever it takes.
Well, I'm counting on it.
[laughs]
You still, um, seeing Kimberly from accounting?
Nah.
She wanted more than I can offer.
-Especially now. -Well, that's good.
Because to make it in our industry,
you gotta stay focused, huh?
Eye on the prize.
-Eye on the prize. -Yeah.
[glasses clink]
Yeah, I gotta make sure that...
my, uh, my afternoon stays open tomorrow.
My meeting
with Sutton Sports got pushed,
so I'm, uh, headed back into the office now...oh!
I'm so sorry.
-Yeah. -Oh, man.
Oh, are you all right?
-Nora? -James.
I'm sorry. Uh, are you okay?
Yeah. I'm fine. [clears throat]
What's, uh,
what's with all the ice cream?
Oh. It's, uh...
it's for a party at the new office.
You know me, I like celebrating.
Holidays, birthdays.
-I remember. Yeah. -[Nora] Yeah.
Well, cupcakes on Groundhog day. That was a first.
Yeah. I remember you eating at least three of them.
I didn't say that my sweet tooth and I didn't enjoy them.
Uh, right.
So, how was it working with Alexandra?
Hmm, sunshine and rainbows
every day?
-Don't forget the unicorns.
-[chuckles]
No, it's, um, it's actually great.
-Fantastic.
-Uh-hmm. That was a bold move,
giving up everything to follow her.
[chuckles] Uh, yeah.
So, how's everything in H?
Also fantastic.
-Yeah, busier than ever.
-Hmm.
-New accounts left and right.
-Oh, right.
I heard, uh, Carl Automotive.
-It's impressive. Yeah.
-Thanks.
-Oh, here. [chuckles] -Right. I need that. Thanks.
And I should--I should get back to work
before the ice cream melts.
[chuckles]
Good to see you.
Yeah.
Oh, Nora. You forgot one.
Vanilla bean and smoked maple.
The best ice cream on the planet.
Is that right?
Huh.
-Hmm. -[Alexandra] Oh,
-ice cream?
-No, not just any ice cream.
Darlington Dairy,
the most imaginative ice cream that you will ever taste.
I thought you said you don't have a sweet tooth.
Darlington Dairy ice cream is sweet and savory.
Hmm, let's see, huh. Let's see.
-Oh, my goodness. -It's heaven on a spoon.
Right? They've never been repped
but are considering working with an agency.
Tell me more.
The company is based in Wisconsin
on a family-run dairy farm
owned by Ann Marie and Matthew Darlington.
They've won the Golden Spoon three years in a row.
And they just went nationwide.
-We should meet them. -Oh, well, it just so happens
I spoke with Ann Marie this morning
and she was very friendly.
She even invited me out to the farm for a visit.
Pending your approval, of course.
Approved.
What are you waiting for?
Go. Go!
Okay.
You will not regret this.
I promise.
I definitely won't regret trying more of this.
Oh, that one is mine.
And so is that one.
No, that's terrific news.
What do you mean? Sign them.
-Hey, boss. -I was leaving.
Think he's got NovaVolt Electronics.
-What do you got? -Boom.
-Ice cream? -Not just any ice cream.
The best ice cream on the planet.
-Oh, really? -Darlington Dairy.
Started as a mom and pop organic ice cream stand in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin, huh?
America's Dairyland. Okay. And?
They've grown exponentially over the past few years.
Landed in five major grocery chains,
two more expected by end of year.
-Who reps them? -Hopefully, we will.
I like it.
Get on the plane as soon as you can.
I'm on the next flight.
-Economy seat! -[James] I know.
[melodic music]
[sighs]
[Violet]
You must be Nora from New York?
What gave it away? The car or the high heels?
I'm Violet. Let's get you settled.
Sounds good.
-I love the cow motif. -Oh, we're very proud
of our dairy industry here in Greenwood.
Are you here on business or pleasure?
Business. I have a meeting with Darlington Dairy.
Ann Marie and Matthew are the sweetest couple.
We just adore them.
-That's so nice to hear. -You're in room three.
Breakfast is at 7:00 and snacks are in the kitchen.
And if you're looking for dinner, Dunkle's Diner
-is right around the corner.
-Thank you.
But Ann Marie invited me to dinner with them tonight.
Well, look at you.
Word of advice, don't skip dessert.
Oh, I won't.
Your room
is upstairs on the right.
Thanks again.
[Everett]
What time is the meeting?
-5 o'clock. -[Everett] Great.
Take them to dinner.
I want you to take them to the best place in town.
Ooh, the options here might be limited.
Well,
do what you gotta do, James.
But the board meeting is in two weeks.
And remember,
it's not about what you wanna say,
it's about what they wanna hear.
Right. Got it.
Uh-huh.
Get it done.
[melodic music]
[sighs]
-Hey, there. -Oh, hello.
Welcome to Bedell's Bed and Breakfast.
-You must be James. -I am.
I'm Violet.
You are in room six.
Meal times and everything you need to know are in here.
Your room
is the first one on the right.
-Welcome to Greenwood. -Thank you.
[playful music]
[sighs]
[melodic music]
[cows mooing]
[melodic music]
-What are you doing here? -What are you doing here?
[sighs]
Seriously, why are you here?
I have a meeting. Why are you here?
-I was invited. -I was invited.
-Hi.
-Hi. I'm Nora. We spoke earlier.
Thank you so much for your kind invitation.
-Thank you.
-I'm James. Nice to meet you.
I have a meeting with Matthew Darlington.
Oh, well, then come right on in.
[chuckles]
Um, you have a lovely home.
Oh, thank you so much.
Matthew's great-grandparents built this house.
Uh, I'll get him for you.
This is my account, so back off.
-You signed them already? -Uh, not yet,
-but I'm going to. -Not if I do first.
-[Ann Marie] Come on back. -I can't believe you.
Here they are. Hi. This is my husband, Matthew,
and our granddaughter, Josie.
-She's here for the summer.
-Hi.
James from H Company.
-Pleasure to meet you, James.
-Nora,
with Alexandra Rankin Advertising.
Nice to meet you, and you, Ms. Josie.
Hey, hey,
tell them one of your jokes.
What do cows do for fun?
Oh, uh, I don't know.
They go to the moovies.
-[laughter] -It's a good one.
Honey, I didn't realize we're gonna have
-two people here. -[Matthew] Yeah. You know,
I didn't think we were gonna meet
-until the 11th. -[Ann Marie] Oh.
This is the 11th, dear.
-Oh.
-It's not a problem, really.
And perhaps you should reschedule
for another day, James?
I could
but I'm already here, Nora.
Oh.
Do you two know each other?
Oh, we used to--used to work together.
Oh.
I just need a couple minutes of your time.
-Then I could come back really.
-Nonsense.
Really, we...you're here and acquainted,
I have plenty of food for dinner,
so you might as well stay,
James.
[Matthew] It's settled. You're staying for dinner.
Let us get the table set and make yourself at home.
Thank you. I would love to.
Hey.
What do you think you're doing?
I'm accepting an invitation to dinner.
[grunts]
Oh, this chicken is outstanding.
And these green beans are so fresh.
Fresh out of the garden in the backyard.
But do not ask her what the secret ingredient
in the fried chicken is.
We've been married, what,
coming up on 45 years now,
and she still does not trust me.
[laughter]
I trust you completely.
I just know with your kind heart you couldn't resist
telling anybody about my secret fried chicken.
[laughter]
Hey, Josie, tell another joke.
She knows them all.
-Why are cows such good dancers?
-Why?
Because they got all the mooves.
[laughter]
-[Nora] That's good. -Okay. So, tell us
a little something about yourselves.
Are you married? You have kids?
Honey, they're on business.
They don't wanna talk to us about their personal lives.
[Ann Marie] Oh, that's silly.
This is a family-run business
and our motto is "Made by family,
shared by family."
Well, I think that's a wonderful motto.
-Me too. Uh-hmm. -Yeah?
I'm currently single.
I don't like running,
and I am so excited to become an auntie
-to my best friend's baby. -[Ann Marie] Aw.
-[Nora] Yeah. -Sweet.
I'm also single. No kids.
Work is my priority right now.
And, uh, back in the day, I lettered in cross country.
And I'm just the fun uncle to three little rugrats.
[laughter]
I told you
that they were good folks,
not like those people that you turned away last month.
Oh, who did you turn away?
Ah, they were these, um, advertising bigwigs
out of Chicago.
And they were... and they're throwing
all these buzzy jargon at us.
The thing was they didn't care about who we are.
-Mm-mm. -I can tell you this,
I don't trust people like that.
-Me neither. -Me neither.
[Ann Marie]
Okay. Who would like dessert?
You have not had an ice cream sundae
until you've had a Darlington Maple Mayhem Sundae,
-right, Jos?
-Well, I can't pass up on that.
Nora, you love your sweets.
-I would love one. -Oh.
Hmm, have quite a sweet tooth,
do you, Nora?
[Nora chuckles]
Hmm.
Wow.
What'd you say is in this again?
This is
our brown butter ice cream
and it's got smoked maple caramel in it
and then I covered it with a little flaky sea salt
and crushed candied pecans.
-It's delicious is what it is. -[Matthew] Hmm. Hmm.
Matthew, Ann Marie,
is now a good time to talk about your advertising needs?
Alexandra Rankin is the best in the biz.
No business tonight.
Okay?
We'll figure all that out tomorrow.
Enjoy your ice cream.
Got you.
-Makes sense. -It's good.
But I thought you didn't like sweets.
You heard the lady. Flaky sea salt.
-[sighs]
-[Matthew] Oh, my goodness.
Thank you again so much for everything.
That sundae was out of this world.
Well, we'll see you in the morning.
And do not forget, wear some old shoes, okay?
You betcha.
-Good night. -Bye.
Uh, what do you think you're doing? This is my account.
-I found them. -I didn't know.
You said the ice cream was for a party.
That's because I knew you'd try to steal them away,
which is exactly what you're doing.
Okay. We're both here now.
-Let's set some ground rules.
-Fine.
Rule number one, no deliberate sabotage.
PaigeyPie Pet Trackers.
I never touched those batteries.
Rule number two,
maintain professionalism at all times.
Brooke's Karaoke Machines?
But the clients asked me
to duet.
Rule number three, no scarfing down ice cream
-to win extra bonus points. -What kind of rule is that?
I don't like sweets.
You can't use that to your advantage.
You just had
an entire sundae with the works.
And now I feel ill.
But if you're eating up all the ice cream,
they're gonna choose you and it will be
for all the wrong reasons.
Okay, fine.
-No scarfing. -Hmm.
Rule number four,
we both present our pitches to the Darlingtons,
let them choose.
The best ad exec wins.
-What's the catch? -No catch.
Okay, then.
Well, uh, good night.
Good night.
[melodic music]
[Mayor Alison] So I've been afraid
about you losing that.
Like that, yeah. Hi.
Oh, good morning, dear. Don't mind this group here.
They show up
every morning like clockwork.
It's a bed and breakfast
and no one cooks a better meal to start the day
-than you, Violet. -[Violet] Uh-hmm.
-Not even this guy. -[laughs]
I keep begging Violet to come down to work
the morning shift but she just won't do it.
[laughs]
-Oh, just coffee for me, please. -Farm days are long.
You're gonna wanna fuel up with a hearty breakfast.
She's right.
[Violet]
Let me introduce everyone.
-Tim runs the diner. -[Tim] Hmm.
If you want
anything done in this town,
Mayor Alison is the one to talk to.
Caegen is the Darlington herdsman and farm manager
and his sweet wife Hannah runs the Greenwood General Store.
She's also the best mechanic in the county.
-It's true. -[Tim] She's really good.
-[Caegen] She's great. -Nora is from New York City.
-Wow. Welcome. -Welcome to Greenwood.
Thank you. It's so nice to meet
-all of you. -New York City, eh?
Even though I enjoy visiting and all,
but I just can't see myself living in a city
where I can't see the sky.
Oh, no, no, no. I bet it's exciting.
Broadway, Times Square, the best pizza ever.
-Hey, hey, watch it now, missy.
-[laughter]
-It is a great city. -Yeah.
Oh. I'm off.
I'm trying to convince the council to pass that bill.
And what bill is that?
Subsidizing the cost of feed for dairy farmers.
-Oh, is that expensive?
-Yeah.
Oh, half the farmers in the area can barely break even
and folks like the Darlingtons,
they need all the help they can get.
Wow. I had no idea.
Well, it's very nice to meet you.
-Very nice to meet you. -[Hannah] Good luck.
[sighs] We're off too.
-I'm sure we'll see you around.
-Yes.
Yeah, yeah, I better get going myself.
But, hey, you want some really good pizza?
Come down and see me at the diner.
-You got it. -[laughs]
Eat up, dear.
You're gonna need your strength.
I'm sure I will.
[clears throat]
[relaxing music]
Morning.
Hey. You missed breakfast.
I went to the diner but it was closed.
Oh, Tim was eating breakfast here. He owns the diner.
Did you hear those roosters this morning?
Give me a city garbage truck
any day.
Uh, do people eat roosters?
Probably.
They're male chickens, so...
Maybe Violet can make me some rooster potpie
-so I can sleep. -[laughter]
Uh, well, see you over there?
-Yeah. -Yeah.
[car beeps]
[Nora sighs]
[car fails to start]
No, no, no, no. Come on, please.
I don't need this today.
[car fails to start]
[groans] Come on, please.
[sighs] Oh.
[sighs deeply]
Having trouble?
The engine won't start and Hannah left.
-Who? -The mechanic.
She was at breakfast.
Was the whole town at breakfast?
[sighs] Congratulations. You won a head start.
Just tell the Darlingtons I'll be there when I can.
You can ride with me.
What?
What...why would you help me?
Rule number two.
Huh. Thank you, James.
Besides, it would look bad
if they found out I abandoned you.
Ah. There it is. Yeah.
-[James laughs] -Hold on.
[light-hearted music]
-[Nora] Morning. -Good morning.
Good morning.
Listen, Matthew and Josie are already at the barn
and so I wanted to give you a tour.
So I hope you remembered those old shoes.
The oldest ones I brought.
Hmm. Okay, then.
Let's get started.
As if you brought an extra pair of old shoes just in case.
Oh.
-When in Rome. -Hmm.
-[flies buzzing] -Rome has less bugs.
[Ann Marie] So we have the calf stall barn,
the free stall barn,
and we have the whole milking facility.
That's the whole heart of our operation.
Have the Darlingtons always been dairy farmers?
-Three generations. -Huh.
My family came from the South,
so I didn't know a thing about farming.
And then, Matthew,
he had been asking me to marry him since kindergarten.
It took a few years, just saying.
-You're childhood sweethearts?
-We are.
-That's so cute. -That's so cute.
Oh, you know, I don't know how you do it
with all the coming and going
in a big city.
And speaking of coming and going.
-You came back. -Of course.
We couldn't possibly say no to a tour of the farm.
Come on. There's someone you have to meet.
-Okay.
-Oh, my goodness. [chuckles]
This is Winnie. He's two months old.
Oh, what a sweetie pie.
He is Josie's best friend.
Seems to really like you.
Here, you try.
Me? Oh, no, I don't-- I don't know what to do.
Oh, honey, you just be yourself.
He's a wonderful judge of character.
Oh, then you should-- you should stand back.
-So funny. -Uh-hmm.
[Josie] He loves it when you pet his neck.
Okay.
Like this?
I told you he loves it.
[chuckles]
He's so soft.
I think you're ready for a farm of your own.
Oh... [soft laughs]
you're just a little sweetheart,
aren't you?
[cows mooing]
[Matthew grunts]
I was just giving them the tour while you got ready.
-Caegen's back went out again.
-Oh.
Afraid I won't have time to hear your pitches.
Last time that happened, he was out for two weeks.
He seemed okay at breakfast.
Did I just miss everybody?
Listen, we have so much to do before the festival.
The ice cream festival is the best day
-of the entire summer. -Uh-hmm.
And we host it right here on the farm
but without Caegen, I got so much work to do.
I won't be able to hear your pitches until it's over.
I just wanna apologize to you both
for wasting your time in coming all the way out here.
Hmm.
Well, if you need a hand,
I'd be happy to stay and help.
-You would? -Yeah.
I'd love to stay and help with the festival.
-Huh.
-That would be wonderful, Nora.
-Yeah. -You read my mind
'cause I would also love to stay
and help with the festival.
[chuckles]
If it's okay with your boss.
What, Alexandra? Well, she always says,
"Collaboration fuels innovation
and teamwork makes the dream work."
-[laughs]
-You know, my schedule is clear.
Yours?
-My schedule? -Yeah.
Yeah. Huh.
-My schedule is also clear.
-[Nora] Oh.
Looks like I'm helping with the festival.
I could eat ice cream every day
with every meal.
-[laughter] -And you guys don't know
how much we appreciate this.
Now, working on a farm
starts at dawn each morning.
But we can get started on it right now
by sweeping out the barn, how about that?
Josie will show you where the brooms and the rakes are.
This way.
[clears throat] Rule number three.
There was no scarfing of ice cream.
You alluded to it.
Yeah, because of you we're stuck
doing manual labor all week.
Leave. No one's making you stay.
Oh, I'm not handing you this account
on a silver waffle cone.
Rule number five: No complaining.
Rule number six: No shenanigans.
I didn't. Okay. Fine.
-A deal's a deal -Come on, slow pokes.
So, do you know where cows get their medicine?
A bovine veterinarian?
No.
-At the farm-acy. -[laughs]
-Oh, farm-acy.
-Yeah, that makes more sense.
-[laughs] -Yeah.
[gentle music]
[cows mooing]
There it is.
Yeah, that's for you.
[horse neighing]
[gentle music]
[sighs deeply]
[rooster crowing]
Cheese curds for breakfast.
-[chuckles] -We're in Wisconsin now.
[laughs] Hmm.
[cow mooing]
[James] Yeah. [chuckles]
[machine whirring]
[crickets chirping]
[Nora sighs]
[James groans]
[car beeps]
-[car door closes] -[engine starts]
-[owl hooting] -[Alexandra] I'm sorry.
I'm just having a hard time picturing you milking cows.
They're actually kinda cute.
But I have never been so tired in my entire life.
How's James?
Surprisingly, he's been nice and helpful.
Well, just remember,
James is Everett's golden boy now,
and they still haven't forgiven me for stealing you.
They're gonna pull out every trick in the book
to win this account,
including pretending to be your friend.
No, I know. You're right.
[Alexandra] I have faith in you.
Call me if you need anything.
[sighs]
Uh-hmm.
I have a new level of respect
for farmers
and how hard they work.
No, no, no, you did the right thing by staying.
Focus on the pitch.
Alexandra chose Nora for a reason.
Don't underestimate her.
I won't.
She's good, she's always been good.
[Everett] Yeah. So good she changed you into a farm hand.
Listen, don't let her take control.
I thought I was done with Nora
when she left,
but here we are.
Yeah. You know what you're not?
In a vice president position
until you get the signature from the Darlingtons.
That's the only reason I'm here.
I'm ready when you are, Big E.
I don't need to tell you what's at stake.
Make it happen.
-[telephone beeps] -[cell phone beeping]
Hey.
Couldn't sleep?
I think I'm too tired to sleep.
You should try counting cows.
[laughs]
You don't see stars like that in New York City.
No, you don't.
Oh, there's Orion's belt.
Where's the rest of his clothing?
[laughs] I don't know.
Hmm. Yeah.
[laughs]
Can I ask you a question?
You can ask.
I'm curious,
how is it working with Alexandra?
Well, it takes time for any startup
to find their stride, but I love it.
Oh, it's a complete opposite from H Company.
I don't miss the constant stress
and the cut-throat competition,
people trying to steal credit
for my work.
What are you talking about?
Oh, come on. Brayden-Ashley Designs?
I did all this work, and then you took the credit,
and the accolades.
I worked really hard on that account.
[chuckles]
But you're right,
you deserved more credit, and I'm sorry.
Thank you for saying that.
I admire you for...
taking the leap of faith with Alexandra.
I thought you're upset that she didn't ask you.
No. No, I'm on a good path.
I just don't think I would've had the courage
to take the chance you did.
Really?
My dad, he worked 40 years at the same job.
Never made management,
never got any recognition, barely a pension,
but he showed up every day for us.
I told myself I was gonna go further.
And if I made it,
maybe it would make his sacrifice mean something.
That's actually kinda beautiful.
But don't kid yourself.
I still want the big corner office.
[laughs]
Don't move.
What?
I'm serious.
There's a bug on me, isn't there?
Easy.
Get it off.
-Do you trust me? -James.
-Do you trust me? -Please.
-I got it. -What?
-[gasps] -It's a lightning bug.
Oh, look, James, they're everywhere.
[James]
You don't see this in the city.
This has been some week, hasn't it?
You're telling me.
I think I will try counting cows.
Yeah, dawn will be here before we knew it, so good night.
Good night.
[dramatic music]
[light-hearted music]
Sorry I've been MIA.
You wouldn't believe me if I told you.
Where are you?
Main Street.
I'm running an errand for Ann Marie.
If you win this account,
will I get a lifetime supply of free ice cream?
Yes, even if I have to pay for it myself.
I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you,
which on second thought...
How is the account stealer?
-Hmm. James apologized for that.
-[Shannon] Wow.
Yeah, I might've misjudged him
a little.
Uh, we're still up for the same account, of course,
but he's not terrible.
I know that look.
You like him?
What? No.
No, I mean, I don't dislike him like he did before,
but I don't like, like him. No.
This definitely throws a wrench into your situation.
There is no situation.
I am here to sign the account
and that's it.
My career and livelihood depend on it,
not to mention my reputation in the advertising world.
Oh, hey, gotta run.
[Shannon] Uh-hmm. Good luck.
[indistinct chatter]
[chimes]
[cow mooing]
Oh. [laughs]
-Hey, how's the car running? -Oh, hey, Hannah.
Yeah, no, the car is doing great, thanks to you.
-Uh-hmm.
-But how is Caegen feeling?
Oh, he's better, better.
Though he is determined
to be back to full strength for the ice cream festival,
-which is three days from now.
-Wow.
So, what brings you in today?
Ann Marie wanted me to pick up a few things for the festival.
Oh. I've got you.
-Come on. -All right.
You have ice cream scoops here?
Oh, we have everything here.
Impressive.
Can I ask you something personal?
And if I'm out of line, you can tell me to zip it.
[laughs] No, go for it.
You and James, are you, like, you know,
like, together, together?
We're colleagues, and that is it.
Why?
Hmm. He's a smart and handsome city guy.
Let's just say I know a lot of gals around here
who would happily take their shot.
Oh, aprons are right over here.
[light-hearted music]
[birds chirping]
[singer]
â™ª I had a dream last night
â™ª About a girl I can't forget
â™ª I had a dream last night...
Hey there, New York City.
You must be Tim?
That is me.
It's about time you paid a visit
to my fine establishment.
-[laughs]
-I've been a little busy, Tim.
Yeah, I heard.
That's mighty nice of you and Nora
to be helping out the Darlingtons
like you've been while Caegen is recuperating.
Isn't that right, Mayor?
I know how much they appreciate it.
[chuckles] So what can I get you?
Well, how about your, uh, burger and your chocolate shake?
Coming right up.
[singer] â™ª Oh, I'm dreaming...
-Hi, I'm James. -I know.
Small town. Alison.
-Do you mind? -Oh, please.
So, how many people we have to show up
for the ice cream festival?
Oh, well,
this is America's Dairyland.
It's the biggest event of the year,
after Christmas.
This is when we all come out
to celebrate
and support our fellow farmers,
hardest working people around.
You see, dairy farmers ain't never get a day off.
All those cows,
they don't care if you're sick.
They still wanna be milked
-twice a day. -[laughter]
I'm learning just how hard farmers work.
Oh, uh, excuse me.
[singer]
â™ª I saw you walking home...
-Oh, no. -What?
What's wrong, Mayor?
The council is very sorry,
but they don't have the extra funds
to subsidize the feed costs for dairy farmers.
They rejected the bill.
-That's a bummer. -Hmm.
I mean, you did all you could, Mayor,
and that's what counts.
Well, feed cost that expensive?
Unfortunately.
Our farmers worked so hard for so little.
Many of them struggled to break even.
I wanted to help them out,
give them a break for once.
[sighs]
I better get back to the office.
I'm sure my phone's gonna be ringing off the hook
once folks find out.
So nice to meet you.
And you too, James.
See you around town.
Thanks for everything, Tim.
[Tim] No problem.
Poor Alison.
That bill meant a lot to her.
Well, your burger will be out in a minute.
All right.
Thanks.
Hmm.
[cow moos]
I have been so busy with meetings.
I haven't really asked the two of you,
what do you really know about the ice cream business?
Well, last year, The US produced 1.3 billion gallons of ice cream
and frozen yogurt alone.
The domestic market is $18 billion
and global market is $79 billion.
-That is a lot. -Uh-hmm.
Which is why
it's essential you stand out
from your competitors and create a brand
that people can identify with on an emotional level.
-Hmm. -Absolutely.
-It's also essential-- -Hey, guys.
-Oh, hey. -There you are.
-Hi.
-What's your joke of the day?
What did the mama cow say to the baby cow?
-It's pasture bedtime. -[laughter]
Where did you come up with these?
I told you,
she knows 'em all. All right.
Come on. I was thinking we'd take a little break,
so I'm gonna show you both where it all started.
Right, doodle?
Come on.
Uh, rule number two.
Well, uh, I was being totally professional.
You were pitching.
I was sharing facts. You were pitching.
Semantics.
Rule number seven: No facts.
-[scoffs]
-Rule number eight: No pitching
until the official designated time.
Okay. I hope I can remember all these rules.
Oh, you will. You're one of the smartest people
I've ever known.
We should catch up.
[phone rings]
Hello?
Would you mind explaining the email that I just read?
You're looking for a worthwhile cause to donate to.
These farmers are hardworking.
The money will go a long way to help them.
Let me stop you right there.
I just don't know what to say to you, James.
This is absolutely brilliant.
The Darlingtons are sure to sign with the H Company
when this is announced.
Well, that's not the reason I suggested this. I think that--
Doesn't matter. You're a mastermind.
Remind me a lot of myself
when I was first starting out,
you know?
Always thinking.
I'm gonna get the paperwork
in order
and we're gonna make this announcement
as soon as possible.
Way to go.
Hmm.
[acoustic music]
This is beautiful.
This is where grandpa proposed to grandma
for the first time,
right here by this pond.
For the first time?
[Matthew] She broke my heart when she turned me down.
[Ann Marie] Well, to be honest, we were six years old.
-[laughter]
-It turned out pretty well, huh?
Well, I did ask her every year for an entire decade
until she finally said yes.
Yes. And that was the best decision of my life.
Yes, it was, Mama.
Hey, I've got one.
Where do cows eat lunch?
That's easy.
The calf-eteria.
[laughs]
I'm gonna keep thinking.
I know them all.
-[chuckles] -I think she's right.
So I got something very important to ask you guys.
Have you ever made your own ice cream?
No. [laughs]
Well, no worries, 'cause you're about to learn.
This old ice cream churn here,
these are my grandfather's.
What an amazing piece of history.
Still work?
You betcha, she still works.
And let me tell you something,
nothing, and I mean nothing
tastes as good as homemade ice cream
that you churn yourself.
[chuckles]
Well, let's do it.
You start with a block of ice.
Woo-hoo-wee.
-All righty. -Yeah. Yeah.
Pull that down. All right.
Now you gotta break it up.
-[Ann Marie] Oh. -[James] Ooh, nice.
[Ann Marie] And now, we add the secret ingredient.
[Matthew]
Then you will add the ice.
Too much salt, it will freeze way too bad.
Not enough,
it'll take too long to freeze.
-Who's cranking first? -[grunts]
[Ann Marie]
And you churn until it's solid.
-[Nora] This is a workout. -[laughter]
[dramatic music]
[Ann Marie] All right. Try your ice cream.
Hmm.
That is incredible.
-Is that apple? -Apple Ginger Snap.
It's really flavorful, but not overly sweet.
You can add anything you want to it.
[Matthew] That's right. And little Ms. Josie here,
she's invented several
of our most popular flavors that we sell.
Wow. Really?
Yeah. I like to experiment.
My favorite is
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bomb.
-[laughter]
-Oh, I'm gonna have to try that.
Now, if one of your companies
is to represent our family and our business,
it's important to understand that this...
this means more than just numbers to us.
[Ann Marie] This is our history.
This is our legacy.
I understand completely.
Absolutely.
Good.
[dramatic music]
[engine stops]
I'll see you later.
You're not coming in?
I'm just gonna walk around and get some air.
Okay.
[birds chirping]
You're back early. How was your day?
I churned my first ice cream, and I brought you this.
Apple Ginger Snap.
Well, aren't you a doll?
Where is that handsome man
of yours?
He went for a walk, but he is not mine.
-Trust me. -Hmm.
What are you working on?
Oh, is that your website?
Yeah. I need a new slogan, though.
What do you think about Bedell's Bed and Breakfast
is the Very Best?
It's all alliteration, except for the very.
Yeah. That's...it's good.
Um, hmm. Let me think.
Our Home, Your Family?
Y-O-U-R.
Our Home, Your Family. I like it.
-Yeah? -A lot, actually.
Thank you. What do I owe you?
Oh, no. Please. You don't have to pay me anything.
But I know you do this for a living.
I would settle for something salty.
Hmm. I'm sorry.
Tomorrow's market day, and I'm afraid all I have
on hand is, uh, fresh baked cookies,
sweet banana muffins for breakfast,
and ice cream.
-[laughs] -Oh, of course.
Dunkle's is right down the street, though.
Hmm.
[man] I don't think it had the same for the festival.
[woman]
That was the best flavor.
-[man] Really? -[woman] Yes. Seriously.
-[man] Quite delicious. -[woman] Yeah.
[soft music]
[door chimes jingling]
-Oh, after you. -[woman] Thank you.
Hey there, New York City.
-Hey, Tim. -[chuckles]
Stays light here pretty late, huh?
Oh, yeah.
That's Wisconsin for you.
Want your usual? Burger and chocolate shake?
You know me.
Hey, uh, put the mayor's up my tab too.
Okay. Will do.
Hi, Mayor.
-Thanks for meeting with me. -Yes. Of course.
It sounded urgent over the phone.
I can't guarantee anything
until my boss officially signs off,
but I wanna run the proposal
by you.
I'm all ears.
[indistinct chatter]
[door chimes jingling]
-Hey.
-Nora, good to see you.
-You, too. -There you go.
Oh, I don't need a menu. Thank you.
Just an order of your saltiest French fries, please.
All right. Anything to drink?
Just ice water, please.
-Coming right up. -Thanks.
[sighs]
-So I'm thinking-- -[server] Here you go.
Oh, hey.
[Alison] Thank you.
Let me just say,
we would all be incredibly grateful to you.
Cheers. [chuckles]
Mayor, what a nice surprise to see you here
and with James.
[rooster crowing]
They stopped talking when I showed up.
Suspicious, right?
What would James want with the mayor?
Exactly.
He's obviously planning something,
and I don't like it.
Please stop pacing.
You're making me nauseous.
Sorry. The town ice cream festival is tomorrow,
and then
we have our big pitches.
Okay. Clearly, he's got his game face on.
You need to get yours on too.
I have my game face on.
[Shannon] Look, you're a brilliant ad exec.
That's why Alexandra chose you.
She trusts your instincts.
Don't worry about what James is doing.
Focus on what you're going to do.
You know I love you.
Back at you, my friend.
You've got this.
Thanks for the pep talk.
Anytime.
[chuckles]
[sighs]
[harmonic music]
[whirring]
Hey, uh, is everything okay?
Why wouldn't it be?
Well, if this is about the diner last night.
It's none of my business what your business is.
Providing you aren't breaking
any of our previously agreed upon rules.
Well, it's not about--
-One of the calves is missing. -[phone ringing]
-[James] Which one? -Buttercup.
She was in her pen this morning, and now she's gone.
Well, I can help you look for her.
I'll catch up with you guys.
-Okay. -Yeah.
Hey. What's the word?
Hey. I got some good news.
Your donation request has been approved.
That's great, Everett.
-I appreciate it. -When's the pitch?
Well, the ice cream festival
is tomorrow,
-so the day after. -Uh-huh.
And have you found out what Nora's presenting?
No. We haven't talked about it.
Oh, come on, James.
I taught you better than this.
There's still time.
See if you can get her talking.
Hello? Are you there?
Yeah. Yeah, yeah. I'm here.
Listen, you can't afford to blow this.
Lavery closed NovaVolt Electronics.
-He did? -[Everett] Yeah,
he signed them last night.
You know what that means.
Unless you get the Darlingtons
to sign.
You have to give Lavery the VP job.
I get it.
Come on. Close the deal.
[dramatic music]
[goat bleating]
[laughter]
[Nora] Hey.
We found Buttercup.
I see that.
-And she made a new friend. -I see that too.
Buttercup and Goaty Locks are new best friends.
Buttercup loves him.
"Goaty Locks." Isn't that clever?
I think someone has a future in advertising.
What's a cow's best subject
in school?
Hmm. Lunch?
No! Cow-culus.
[laughs]
The cow jumped over the moon.
But how did it get there?
Too easy. It went to udder space.
Hmm.
I'm gonna get you one of these days.
-[chuckles] -Good luck with that.
[chuckles]
A goat falling in love with a calf
was not on my farm bingo card.
Mine either.
But when you find your one true love
like Goaty Locks, you don't let them go.
You know, at the diner last night,
the mayor and I, we didn't talk about our pitches at all,
just philanthropy.
Okay.
I never told you
while we were working together,
but I was always impressed by your ideas and your energy.
You always kept me on my toes.
Thank you.
I always respected your focus on the research,
especially your ability to recall data
and rattle numbers off the top of your head.
A human spreadsheet.
-[chuckles] -So exciting.
You know what I mean.
So what are you thinking?
I'm thinking
we should get back to work.
-Yeah. -Yeah.
[Matthew] Oh.
I have one more.
Did you really know in kindergarten
you were gonna marry Ann Marie?
[chuckles]
Sure as we're standing here.
I was five years old. Yeah.
I walked in the classroom, first day of school,
nervous because I don't know anybody.
Of course.
And sitting at a table across the room
was this cute, little blonde girl.
And she's waving at me like we were already friends,
and pointed at the empty seat next to her, you know?
[chuckles] That's adorable.
I walk over and I sit down beside her.
[imitates explosion]
At that moment,
I just knew I would always wanna sit
beside this girl who looks like an angel.
And I always have.
That is one of the sweetest stories I've ever heard.
[chuckles]
What I'm getting at,
if you want someone to sit beside you,
make sure the seat's open.
And make sure that they know you want 'em there.
That's a--
that's a really good point.
Uh-hmm.
You know,
when I was a little girl,
my school used to throw tournaments to raise money.
What are you thinkin'?
How about a ring toss tournament?
Yeah. The winner could get bragging rights
and free ice cream.
That sounds like fun.
Uh, who would it be for?
How about the farmers?
The mayor mentioned that feed costs
are getting expensive.
That is a great idea, Nora.
-I like it. -Great.
And I'm gonna put you in charge.
Well, I kinda think I already know who's gonna win.
[laughter]
You play basketball?
I used to have a game on Saturdays with a group of guys,
but it's been years since I've had the time.
It always seems to be work, even on the weekends.
Well, I can relate to that, honey.
You know, the cows and the fields
will always need tending,
but, uh,
the most important thing
is the love you harvest in your own home.
[dramatic music]
[country music]
Oh!
[singer] â™ª Well, I've heard I'm sorry before â™ª
â™ª And I've seen your tears hit the floor â™ª
â™ª But I can't understand...
Congratulations, dear.
And one Choco-Saurus Rex for the young man.
-Thank you.
-[singer] â™ª Well, I can't
â™ª Oh, I can't take
â™ª And you broke all your...
That's good.
[singer]
â™ª And even though you say
â™ª That you changed your ways
â™ª I refused to make the same mistake... â™ª
[James] Looks like Goaty Locks and Buttercup made some friends.
[Nora laughs]
Oh. Look at the fluffy one.
Hey, is that a lamb?
Beats me. [laughs]
They're cute.
Uh, which game are we gonna play?
What about this one?
You up for a challenge?
It's for a good cause.
Two, please.
Thank you.
All right.
-You go first. -All right.
Ooh, harder than it looks.
[gasps] I got one.
All right.
-Okay. I got it. -Okay.
[groans]
-Oh. -Two out of three.
Okay. One more.
-No.
-Winner winner chicken dinner.
[Nora] Okay.
I'm putting that in my trophy case.
You can keep your stuffed cow.
I'm holding out for a bigger prize.
Thank you.
[indistinct chatter]
You look so cute.
Nora, James.
-I love the glitter. -[laughs]
Do you want one?
-Was that a challenge?
-Oh.
-Okay. -Get in there.
Yeah, give him lots of glitter.
A secure man is proud to wear glitter.
Hey, what did the cow say to its therapist?
Hmm.
I don't know.
I feel seen but not herd.
H-E-R-D, herd.
That's terrible.
I thought it was pretty good.
[chuckles]
Do you really have to leave tomorrow?
I'm afraid so, sweetie.
We have to get back to work in New York City.
Will you promise to come back and visit?
I would love to.
Good.
Aw.
[dramatic music]
So what was that?
Rule number two.
What are you talking about? I have been professional.
Hugging the clients' granddaughter
goes way beyond professional.
Oh, please.
She's not making any business decisions.
No, but her grandparents are,
and she's talking to her parents.
You seriously think that I'm using Josie
to influence their decision?
We've been here all week.
She's gonna miss us.
It's sweet.
Forget I said anything.
Thank you.
[country music]
[male vocalist]
â™ª Oh, I had a dream last night
â™ª About a girl I can't forget
â™ª Oh, I had a dream last night
â™ª About a girl I can't forget... â™ª
James, Nora, why are you watching?
Come on. Let's do the dance.
You city folks, boogie now.
[male vocalist] â™ª But regret
Wow. Here it goes.
-[chuckling] -[cheers and applause]
-[slow dance music] -What's this song?
Oh.
-Okay. -Okay.
â™ª The first time I saw you, I knew... â™ª
James, I wanna talk to you about tomorrow.
When we go to pitch...
Let's not worry about that
right now.
[female vocalist] â™ª Not even if I wanted to
â™ª And in this moment...
You are unlike anybody I've ever known.
You make everything brighter.
[female vocalist] â™ª And I knew that it was love
â™ª Oh, love
â™ª Come on, let's find a way
â™ª I'll paint you the sky for a rainbow... â™ª
You surprised me too.
This has unexpectedly been one of the best weeks of my life.
[Mayor Alison] Thank you. Oh, that was just beautiful.
And what a beautiful night
it is.
If I could have everyone's attention please.
James, where are you?
Oh, there you are. Come on up here.
What's going on?
Um, I'll explain later.
She wasn't supposed to do this right now.
[Mayor Alison chuckles]
As you all know,
National Ice Cream Day is a special day
for dairy farmers.
And no one works harder.
Our days are long and some years are leaner than others.
But James and the H Company in New York City
has something he would like to share with all of us.
-Thank you, Mayor Alison. -[chuckles]
I have to admit, guys. I'm a city boy.
Anything outside of Manhattan is just country to me.
[laughter]
After spending time here,
I realized how hard all of you work
to help keep the farmers' heads
above water,
or should I say milk?
[laughter]
My company chooses a new cause to support every year.
This year, I'm very excited to announce that we've created
a special Greenwood Farmer Seed
and Feed Fund.
We don't wanna just sustain your farms.
We wanna help them grow.
-Oh. -[woman] Wow.
[indistinct chatter]
Mayor Alison is gonna be in charge of the fund
and all of the applications.
[Mayor Alison] Okay. Now, don't go anywhere.
How about a big Greenwood round of applause
-for James and the H Company? -[cheers and applause]
We all thank you.
-Thank you. -[chuckles]
-[woman] Thank you, James. -[man] Thanks, James.
-[woman] Thank you. -[man] Thank you, son.
-[James] I appreciate it. -[woman] Thank you.
[James] Yeah. Thanks.
Nora.
Nora, wait.
-Please. -[scoffs]
What can you possibly have to say
that would make any of this okay?
I was gonna tell you.
The mayor wasn't supposed to make the announcement
till next week, after our pitches.
Rule number six, no shenanigans.
There's nothing deceptive
about donating to farmers
in need.
No. You just strategically made sure that you
and the H Company were the heroes in all of this.
Nothing deceptive in that at all.
You know that the H Company
chooses a new charity every year.
This is about helping the entire town.
Okay. If that were true, then why didn't you wait
to tell the mayor until after our pitches were done,
until after the Darlingtons made their choice?
What about
your ring toss tournament?
It's the same thing.
It's not and you know it.
Alexandra warned me not to underestimate you.
She was right.
It's funny because Everett said the same thing about you.
[sighs]
You're just like him.
I never should have trusted you.
Nora.
[rooster crowing]
Your multi-generational brand is the epitome of family values.
[James] ...but I wanna go over the details.
We need more help in finding points of donation to farmers,
how we're gonna handle the...
[scoffs]
[Shannon] Hi. This is Shannon.
-You know what to do. -It's me.
I can't believe I actually thought he was a good guy.
What do they say, all is fair in love and advertising?
Well, now it's war.
There is no love and never will be.
Oh. It's my boss.
Wish me luck on my pitch. I'm gonna need it.
Hello, Alexandra.
We wanted to wish you good luck today.
Good luck, Nora.
Thank you.
Everett, I listened to your voicemails.
It doesn't feel right.
What are you talking about?
It was a fantastic idea to suggest the farmers
for this year's donation.
I see Nora's point.
It does feel like we're bribing the Darlingtons.
[Everett] I don't care what's Nora's point of view is
and neither should you.
This isn't personal. It's business.
And business is the only thing
that matters.
Now, forget all the rhetoric.
You spent a week with the family.
You are there to help the Darlingtons
accomplish their professional goals.
-This is about them. -Got it.
You know what?
Lavery, why don't you give me
the financials
for NovaVolt Electronics?
Got 'em right here.
That's the biggest account I've ever signed.
And you?
You're ready to go up against your second
toughest competition today?
I can handle it.
Now, that's what I wanna hear.
Just give the client what you would want
-if you were in their shoes.
-Right.
[Everett] Remember, when you pitch,
paint them a future with a big,
beautiful world in it that only we could give to them.
[Alexandra] Breathe, relax, and let us know how it goes.
[exhales]
I'm on it.
Then wrap this thing up and get back here.
Today is the big day, huh?
Yup. I got the big pitch
and then it's off to the airport.
Thank you so much for everything, Violet.
It's been a pleasure having you here, dear.
I hope you'll be back to see us again soon.
Well, I hope so too.
Then I won't say goodbye, rather see you soon.
See you soon.
-Yeah. -[chuckles]
I thought you'd be finished
and on your way to the airport by now.
They called and asked me to come now.
Rule number four,
let the Darlingtons choose the best executive.
The best?
How about the most devious, the most underhanded?
Nora.
Nora. James. Come right on in.
So Matthew and I thought it best
if we saw
your presentations together
in case we had follow-up questions,
if that's okay.
-It's fine by me. -[Ann Marie] Okay.
-Me too. -Great.
So who wants to go first?
Ladies first.
You had the earlier spot originally.
-You can go. -Okay then.
Let's get started.
I'll wait on the porch.
Matthew. Ann Marie.
As you can see, H Company represents
some of the top brands in the market today.
On this chart, you'll see our client's annual revenue
before signing with us and after.
Every single one of them had an increase
between 40% and 200%.
-My. That is impressive. -[Matthew chuckles]
That'd be nice.
H Company goes way beyond traditional advertising.
Competition is tough.
We're not gonna let you get lost in the noise.
These are your current contracts.
Solid foundation.
We're gonna build on them.
H Company wants to put your ice cream
in every stadium and arena across the country.
That's the kind of reach you get with us.
I like that idea.
The heart of your brand
is your story.
Your family, your values.
That's what we're gonna center
our whole
marketing campaign around.
Nothing is more important than family.
Agreed. [chuckling]
Now, James, what kind of ideas do you have
specifically for the campaign?
If you decide to move forward with H Company,
this is how I propose we get started.
[dramatic music]
They're ready for you.
-Nora. -Yes?
Nothing. Good luck.
[sighs]
This is impressive.
We may be a new company but that is part of the advantage.
Fewer clients means you get 110% of our attention.
Your multi-generational brand is the definition
of family values, and that is exactly
what we wanna center the campaign around.
Yes. James mentioned the history and the family values.
We love that direction.
Did he?
Well, along with national retail,
the real growth market is online.
The gift basket industry alone is over 3 billion a year.
And right now, it's underutilized.
Think about it.
Instead of sending a fruit basket,
why not gift your best friend,
your clients,
your family members a monthly subscription
-to Darlington Dairy Ice Cream. -[Ann Marie gasps]
Hmm. Oh, that's great. I like it.
-Yeah. I love that idea. -[Matthew] Yeah.
And in keeping with the family theme,
I'm sure
you'll recognize Winnie,
the new face of strawberry explosion.
[Matthew] Wow.
I love this.
Each flavor will get its own mascot,
like Winnie or Buttercup, plus a little story,
facts about dairy farming, ice cream making,
and, of course, your family's legacy.
This is an extremely difficult decision.
You both had really great ideas.
I wish we could pick you both.
100% agree with my wife here.
But all things considered, uh,
we just feel that James and the H Company
is the best fit for our business.
Nora, we are very sorry.
I understand.
You have to do what you feel is best for your business.
James won't steer you wrong.
Pun intended.
Well, I truly do wish you all
the very best.
Congratulations.
-Nora. -[Matthew] James,
so what are our next steps?
I can get you started on paperwork.
[helicopter blades whirring]
[sighs]
I did everything I could.
I'm sorry I couldn't close Darlington Dairy.
You did your best.
Just let the team know that I'd like to meet
with everyone tomorrow at 11:00.
On it.
[sighs]
[cow stuffed toy moos]
All right, everybody.
Say congratulations to our new vice president.
[applause]
Thanks, everybody. I couldn't do it without you.
You could look a little happier about this.
[phone chimes]
Excuse me.
He's always working.
I love this guy.
Everybody should take a page from James' book.
In fact, drink up your juice
and let's get back to work right now, okay?
Come on. Let's go.
I told you, you were my guy.
-Yeah.
-That's why I helped you out.
Matthew and Ann Marie, they said they appreciated the donation,
but it didn't sway their decision.
No, it didn't.
That's why I told them about the signing bonus.
We don't have a signing bonus.
[chuckles]
Well, we do now.
I might have also told them that Alexandra
left the H Company in some disgrace.
And whether or not they signed with us,
I cautioned them about ever working with her.
Rule number six, no shenanigans.
What?
You know that's not true about Alexandra.
Yeah, I know. But who cares?
We got the account.
And here is a nice big bonus for you,
Mr. Vice President.
Like I told you before,
I see myself in you.
And you are gonna go far, James.
No.
Nope.
-I'm sorry?
-I don't wanna be like you.
I don't want your life.
I quit.
What are you talking about?
James, you can't quit.
James!
Yes. Okay. Thank you for the call.
I will let everyone know.
Okay. Talk to you soon.
Okay. [clears throat] Is everyone here?
Good. Good.
Well, um, my original speech
began with, "I am terribly sorry that it's come to this."
But I am happy to report that my agenda
has shifted dramatically in the last five minutes.
I just got off the phone with the Darlingtons
and they will be going with us
after all.
-Oh, my God. -All right.
-Yes. -Wait.
I don't understand. What happened?
Well, once they learned that James is no longer
with the H Company, they wanted you, Nora.
Not H. Us.
-Great job. -[applause]
Why is James not with H?
They didn't say.
So, listen, we have got a lot of work to do
to prepare for this new account.
But, first,
somebody get this woman a cake
-so we can celebrate. [laughs]
-[applause]
-Congrats, Nora. -Thank you.
I've just got one quick call
to make.
-[exhales] -Hey, you all right?
Yeah. Yeah. I think I'm just stunned.
What do you think happened
to James?
Why are you worried about him?
You've just saved us all.
This is fantastic news.
Yeah. No, you're right.
You're right. It is fantastic.
[exhales]
[indistinct chatter]
Excuse me a second.
This ice cream tastes even better
than before we signed them.
I wanna commend you, Nora.
The Darlingtons were very impressed with you.
And they said the initial decision
was extremely difficult.
Well, you're gonna love them.
They are the nicest, most genuine people.
I already do.
They didn't say anything else
about James?
No. Just what I told you.
And that he quit.
Wait. He quit?
So I didn't ask any more details, but I--
I have to go.
Uh, I have to take care of something.
I'll be back.
Okay.
Okay. Um...
[phone chimes]
[sighs]
[indistinct chatter]
[groans]
Maybe this was a bad idea.
-Hi. -Hi.
I suppose you heard.
I heard you quit.
I did.
Everett admitted to bribing the Darlingtons.
It had nothing to do with philanthropy.
Matthew and Ann Marie would never accept a bribe.
He also said things about your company
that just weren't true.
Which I cleared up right away.
Of course he did.
I just wanted you to know that I had nothing to do with it.
Well, I must admit.
You were completely honorable and pretty wonderful all week.
So what are you gonna do now?
Alexandra didn't tell you?
She offered me a job.
What? Wow.
Yeah, I told her that, uh, I couldn't accept,
unless it was okay with you.
Why?
Because I don't want a job to ever come between us again.
Neither do I.
And I hope
that you accept her offer,
because you are the best advertising executive
I've ever worked with.
-Same. -[chuckles]
And, James, I, um,
I wanted to say...
I wanted to tell you how much...
[sighs]
You are my Goaty Locks.
[laughter]
And I am udder-ly in love with you.
[giggles]
[romantic music]
[Nora] I think we're gonna have to make up some new rules.
[James] Okay. Like what?
[Nora] Like rule number nine,
we always give each other the benefit of the doubt.
[James] Ooh. I like that.
I have one.
Rule number 10, no matter how busy we are,
we always make time for date night.
Even better.
Rule number 11...
[James] Yes?
I forget.
[romantic music]
[mellow music]