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[***]
Mm.
Hey, Winston?
Play "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3."
[classical music begins to play]
Ahh. [chuckles]
[***]
[Bach concerto continues playing]
[watch chimes]
-[exhales deeply] -[sets mug down]
[***]
[clicks ring light on]
[***]
[phone buzzing]
Hi, Colette. I can't talk too long.
I have a video conference in ten.
Just making sure
that we are still on for happy hour later tonight?
I would not miss it.
Mm-hmm. No chance
of a last-minute request from the big boss
who likes to keep you working till midnight?
No chance. I promise.
Okay, good.
Hubby's on call,
and I have just confirmed with the sitter.
Here you go, sweetie. Do you want to say hi to Liv?
-Hi, Liv! -Hi, Libby!
Okay, look, I know you gotta go,
but good luck today.
Isn't this the week
you're supposed to hear about that big VP promotion?
Yes, it was supposed to be,
but we just pulled a last-minute acquisition
of a boutique social media start-up,
so now Walter is deep in "The Walter Way,"
obsessing over every little thing about
this new company.
Meanwhile, all the real work falls to me,
while he peacocks around.
Why does he always do this?
It's fine.
It'll be worth it when the promotion comes through.
This is that visual art start-up
that you were telling me about?
Yeah, ArtistAxis.
Well, you were so excited about that one!
Well, it's gonna be...
interesting.
We have yet to see how they will work within our system.
Ah, yes, the, uh... corporate Odd Couple.
Definitely their Head Designer, anyway.
I've only met him a couple times--
online, via video conference.
I'll be shocked if he's even on time for this meeting.
[***]
[moans]
[***]
Hmm.
Oh, no!
[Chad] I'm Chad Ricketts, Head of HR.
Now, I know you folks at ArtistAxis
have a lot of questions as you settle in.
Don't worry about it.
Feel free to contact me any time.
Thank you, Chad,
and seriously, same goes for me.
We want this transition to be as smooth as possible,
so, reach out--
I'm usually hardwired to my email 24/7.
Uh, I know that we are still waiting for Tom Cole.
Uh, Tom might be having connectivity issues.
Just checking in with him.
[groans]
[***]
Does he know he has to click the link for it to work?
Sorry I'm late! Sorry.
I, uh, I lost track of time
in the land of charcoal and paper.
-Oh. -Hi, Liv.
Hi. Hi. We were just about to get down to brass tacks.
That sounds... fun.
Well, hopefully, I can, uh, I can liven the mood a bit.
I know us creative types like a little bit of positive energy,
and hopefully, Walter doesn't go too corporate on us
on day one.
Did somebody say "Walter"?
Yes, sir! That was me. I did.
I was-- I was just saying that I think that, um--
Uh, Tom was just saying
how excited the ArtistAxis employees are
to be a part of our empire.
Oh... well, I am glad to hear it, Tom.
You know, when I first started
Omega Technologies,
I was just
an eager tech developer who wanted to explore
all the corners of the tech universe,
and now, well... [chuckles]
...it's one of the largest tech conglomerates
in the world.
I know, in my gut,
that with the groundwork you've done,
this may just be a perfect fit...
and, in order to maintain continuity,
I want to announce
that Tom Cole will remain Head Designer,
moving forward.
[applauding]
Anything you'd like to say?
Yeah, thanks, Walter.
Um, ahem, ever since I joined ArtistAxis,
in the very beginning, as Head Designer, um, it--
[sighs] ...I fell in love with the whole concept.
And now, with Omega Technologies,
we get to do what we do so well, on a whole new level,
and create jobs all across the world,
so... cheers!
[Walter, chuckling] Well, we are very excited
to have you join our empire.
Yes, we are so excited.
Truly--
Uh, Liv, can you do me a favor
and mute yourself while I'm talking?
Yup. So sorry. Sorry. Muting now.
No worries. For those of you who don't know Liv Smith,
she is our Director of Corporate Strategy.
Uh... well, we-- we-we can't hear you now, Liv.
[clack]
Sorry, again.
I was just saying I am so happy to be here
to implement Mr. Cook's vision of the company,
moving forward--
whatever that may be.
Well, the first step in my vision
is to enact a return-to-office policy.
Effective this Monday,
all employees will return to the office, in person.
Look, it's-it's the right move,
if we want this partnership to be a reality.
I mean, let's all-- let's all get to know each other
in real life, huh?
So, buckle up, rodeo riders!
'Cause it's time to go back to the bullpen.
Uh, excuse me,
sir, if I may--
we don't currently have the desk space
to accommodate the entire team.
Well, uh, Liv, I've come up with a plan.
Half of the employees
will come in on Mondays and Wednesdays
and the other half
will report on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Friday, we'll all work from home--
except Chad and Jackie,
who will be here every day to assist you all.
Well, I-- I, for one, am pumped.
I mean, in person, with real people?
Oh, let's go. How exciting.
[Walter] See? That's the attitude, Tom.
I can't wait to see you all in the building.
Ciao.
-Okay, great. Bye, everybody! -[click]
You gotta be kidding me.
I don't--I don't really see what the big deal is, though.
It's just I've developed a routine,
and you know how much I love my routines.
Right.
You have your classical music.
-Yeah. -Matcha, yoga... oatmeal.
Yes! And I've perfected my home office
to maximum efficiency--
it's quiet, with no distractions.
Ah, yes, your-your sound thing,
but, I mean, isn't your office at Omega Tech quiet?
Well, yeah, it was,
but now Walter is wanting to put me amongst the new folk.
"Get the pulse of things."
So, with my luck, I'll be fighting with Chad from HR
to not be stuck at a desk by the bathroom.
Ugh.
Yeah.
So, which one are you gonna choose?
Monday/Wednesday, or Tuesday/Thursday?
Monday/Wednesday,
as, that way, I make it to my quilting class
earlier on Thursdays.
See? It's all going to work out.
As long as you don't start fighting with Chad from HR.
Well, I'll try to hold back.
We'll see!
[***]
Hey. Hi!
Welcome back.
Hey, Chad!
Are there no more desks by the window?
You should've gotten here early.
Well, I would have, but I got stuck in traffic.
Boop!
[chuckles]
Well, I'd hurry and grab whatever's left.
Once you're settled,
that'll be your desk for the year.
Great!
Oh, but, but...
don't get too comfy
because that'll be your deskmate's desk
on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
[chuckles]
[gasps] Oh!
-[thump] -Sorry.
That's fine.
I think there's one by the kitchen.
You know I don't do smells.
I thought you don't do sounds?
Both, Kevin! It's both.
Mm.
[***]
Mm. Ahem.
[blender roars]
And we're back.
[***]
[blender roars]
[shouts] How many times
does somebody have to run that blender?
What's that, Liv?
-Hey, sir! -Hey.
I said, uh...
how much spinach do you need,
to get the right amount of greens?
[chuckles] Ah, well, you know, I'm not shy.
Sometimes, I'll put a whole clamshell in there.
You wanna try?
Yes, I do!
Okay.
Here ya go.
Mm.
Mm... mm?
[chuckles]
Good, right?
That tastes healthy.
You know, the kitchen is the most inspiring space,
'cause every spice, every herb, every ingredient is an idea,
and when you cook,
it just-- brr-rr-rr--
activates the creative part of the brain.
Yes. I never thought of it like that.
Well, I really appreciate you being a team player,
because we're gonna need your leadership
when it comes to onboarding the newbies.
You know, they're gonna have to learn the Walter Way,
especially Tom.
He's used to working without management.
Yes, sir, and actually, we should talk about that,
because now that we're taking them international,
they could use a little bit of a facelift.
Great! Put a deck together,
and if this goes well, who knows--
this could be your ticket to VP.
If you get stuck, my door is always open.
Thank you, sir. Thank you.
And, um, if you-- if you need me...
my wall is always open.
[***]
"Dear deskmate...
I know we're supposed
to stow our personal items,
but I hope you don't mind me
leaving out the succulent.
It needs constant light,
and I think it spruces up the place."
You do, don't you?
"Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Sincerely...
Ms. Monday."
[***]
Alley-oop!
Boom!
Boom... shak-a-laka!
Great pass, intern.
All right, I'll see you later.
I've gotta go suss out the new digs.
Mm-hmm.
-Hey. -Hey!
Devon. My favorite twin.
-There he is. -Boom. We got it.
Did you get a haircut? It looks fantastic.
[***]
Hi!
[Walter] Well, there he is.
Walter, hey! So good to meet you in person.
Are you a knuckles guy?
Or, like, a Roman forearm-clasp kinda guy?
Well, this is not an authentic Roman greeting.
It's just Hollywood codswallop.
"Codswallop"? Wow. You don't hear that every day.
-Tell me, Tom. -Yeah?
What's your post-acquisition vision for ArtistAxis?
I mean, how do you want to be viewed,
now that you have the power of Omega Tech behind you?
Uh... ha, yeah. Okay, wow!
We're diving right into it, aren't we?
-Mm-hmm. -Um...
I actually-- I have tons of ideas I'd love to talk about,
but I just don't, uh, have them all, like--
like, fleshed out right now, you know?
Um, can I get back to you on this?
[deep breath]
Sure. Sure.
That didn't go very well, did it?
-Airball. -"Airball."
Mm-hmm.
Keep it up, ladies.
This... [blows air]
-[thumps desk] -This will do.
[grunts]
Tom!
Hey!
-Good to see ya. -You too.
You sure this desk is gonna work out all right?
Yeah, no, this'll be great-- I'm right next
to where all the action is.
It'll get my creative juices flowing.
-Okay. -Okay.
-Glad to have you here. -Yeah, good to be here.
[Chad chuckles]
Love that energy.
All right.
[***]
Cool. All right.
"Dear... Ms. Monday,
I like the succulent.
In fact,
I've brought some things--"
-[rubber ducky squeaking] -"...of my own."
"I hope you like them.
Sincerely..."
"...Mr. Tuesday."
[exhales]
[***]
[crumpling]
[***]
What the...?
What is this mess?
Are you kidding me?
No.
So much trash.
You have lost your trashcan privileges.
There's so much stuff.
Why?
That's not bad, actually.
These are so random.
What's with the duck?
Why? Why the duck? I--
"Dear Mr. Tuesday...
Nice to meet you--
and your stuff.
I've been thinking--
let's just stick to the rules.
Put our stuff away at the end of the day."
"I'll use the bottom drawer,
and I've placed your effects in the top."
What?
[opens drawer]
Unbelievable.
All right.
"Dear Ms. Monday--
Sure, I can't force you to have good taste in decor.
Although, if we're going to be consistent,
the cactus should be put away as well.
Mr. Tuesday."
[***]
Where is my succulent?
[gasping indignantly]
Oh, how could you?
"Mr. Tuesday--
The succulent needs constant light,
or else it will die."
[sniffing]
What is that smell?
[sniffs]
No.
[whump]
"...As we share this desk,
there is one more thing--"
Now what?
[Liv] "Please throw away your food.
"A ham sandwich left in a desk drawer
with the heat on all weekend
creates some very...
original smells."
Tom, come on, man! Be better.
"Ms. Monday--
I'm so sorry.
The trash can got moved somewhere else.
I set it in the drawer for a minute,
and I...
completely forgot."
"As a token of my apology,
please accept this pain au chocolat.
It is my favorite in the entire city."
What pain au chocolat?
This says, "For the desk closest to the kitchen."
Thanks.
[chuckles]
Oh, this pain au chocolat...
Ooh, looks good.
[chuckles]
[Tom] "Sorry again.
P.S. I'm down to keep the cactus out at all times.
Mr. Tuesday."
[exhales in awe]
[pastry crunching]
Mm!
You are totally forgiven.
We meet again.
[ducky squeaks]
[***]
[Liv] "Dear Mr. Tuesday--
Thank you for the croissant.
I agree, it's the best I've had--
possibly in my life-- and I've been to Paris."
Mm!
"Maybe it's the euphoria of the chocolate talking,
but now I'm thinking
our desk could use a little more sprucing up.
I like this blue color.
It almost hurts my eyes to look at it.
What is it?
Your 'choco-ganger,'
Ms. Monday."
"Choco-ganger." [chuckles]
-[bang] -Whoa!
Sorry!
Come on, Ms. Monday,
learn how to work a desk chair.
[***]
[Tom] "Dear Ms. Monday--
It's called 'YInMn Blue,'
the first new blue pigment
since the invention of cobalt, 200 years ago.
It gets its name from a combination
of Yttrium, Indium, and Manganese oxides.
Yeah, nerd alert. Ha.
Okay, I'll try something more broad.
Look in the drawer."
What is he up to?
Oh! We are chatty today, Mr. Tuesday.
"How are you adjusting to life back at the office?
I think we got the best seat in the house,
even when you boobytrap it
by forgetting to tighten the adjustment knob."
[gasps] I did do that. I'm sorry.
"Last time I sat down,
I was reminded of my childhood
and that time
I got violently ill on a rollercoaster."
[Liv] "That's funny,
because I feel like I'm lowriding,
after you've adjusted the chair to your preferred height."
[chuckling]
[clicks pen]
[Tom] "I like that visual.
You should play the 'Lowrider' song
next time you sit down."
[laughs] "Lowrider." That's a good idea.
"I think a Bach concerto
would be a better soundtrack to the seat falling.
Much more conducive to the workplace."
[Tom] "How refined of you!
Have you always had such classy taste in music?"
[Liv] "I just feel like
if you're gonna do something stressful,
you might as well be listening to something relaxing."
"I like the way you think!"
"Likewise.
We should be in business together."
Wink-face.
[Tom] "Speaking of--
I'm assuming Ms. Monday will be
at the all-hands meeting this Monday?"
[Liv] "Wouldn't miss it!
Plus, it's mandatory, so we literally can't."
"Should I bring a single red rose
to reveal my identity?"
"Sincerely... Ms. Monday."
[Tom] "You know, I've been thinking about this.
Maybe we keep our identities secret for now,
just to keep it simple-- and who knows?
You could end up being my boss,
for all we know.
I'd hate to ruin what we have here
with boring office politics.
Thoughts?
Mr. Tuesday."
[Liv] "After thoughtful consideration,
I concur.
I'm happy to keep
our uncomplicated, sweet, refreshing relationship
literally literal.
Sincerely, Ms. Monday."
[***]
Is this spot reserved?
No, no, no. We are all equals at Omega Tech.
Liv, right?
Yeah.
Tom... Cole!
You got it. Great to meet you in person, finally.
Yeah. Yeah, you, too. It's so funny, you look--
I mean, you look different in person.
You know, I get that a lot.
I must not have a face for video.
Maybe I should get one of those ring lights everyone uses.
Well, you do work in social media,
so you probably should.
Fair point.
So, what's with this, uh, end-of-the-day meeting, huh?
Well, Walter gets what Walter wants,
and he likes to end the day on a high.
Oh, yeah? Is this gonna be a high?
He will think so.
[laughing]
Sorry, I should probably get back to this,
because Walter has me presenting, and--
Oh! Oh, hey, no, please. By all means.
Go knock 'em dead.
Thank you.
[over speakers] Welcome to Omega Tech!
How's everybody doing?
[team applauding]
Ah, the energy in this room is amazing.
My goal, as Chairman,
is to integrate ArtistAxis into our portfolio of platforms
that will enable us to scale up its offerings
to an international level,
and when we're finished updating,
a designer in Topeka
will be able to team up with a firm in Tokyo,
and here to propose to us how we're gonna do that
is my Director of Corporate Strategy,
Liv Smith.
Let's hear it for her.
[applauding]
Thank you, Walter.
Now, I promise to keep this short and sweet.
To launch this new era,
I propose that we start by refreshing
the ArtistAxis brand,
starting with the logo.
In order to appeal
to Omega Tech's existing international audience,
we need to elevate how ArtistAxis is seen
around the world.
Keeping to the heart of it, of course,
but just a little sprucing up.
Hoo-hoo-hoo! You're in my head!
I mean, I had-- I had a dream that we did exactly same thing.
Good, because I had a nightmare
that he fired me for having this idea.
[laughter]
So, if you will indulge my presentation,
I have a four-point process
on how we can collaboratively come to a consensus that--
No, no, no. No need. No need.
It-It's beautiful!
Everything else remains on hold until we unveil the new logo.
And Liv--
um, you're gonna have to figure out who on Tom's team
is the correct person to take the design.
From now on,
their design team reports to you.
Well done!
Let's hear it for her! Yes!
[applauding]
-Hey, Walter? -Yeah?
Um, so, typically,
the lead designer usually takes point
on the whole brand-design decisions, you know?
-Yeah, um, Tom-- -Yeah?
Remember when I asked you about vision?
Yeah.
Well, Liv has it.
I think you're gonna learn a lot from working with her.
Yeah.
Hey, everybody!
Let's hear it for the future! Hello.
Well... huh.
Uh, looks like we're not equals after all.
[***]
Couldn't this have been a call?
Yes, it could have been,
but I wanted to meet face-to-face
and buy you coffee.
You mean matching matchas?
Well, it's my favorite drink and...
look, I just wanted to extend an olive branch,
while we address the elephant in the room.
You mean your absorbing of my entire division?
Well, Walter's decision, not mine.
I know, but come on-- I was blindsided.
So was I! I had a whole plan,
and Walter wouldn't even let me present it.
Then why didn't you say something?
I tried to and--
okay.
Transparently,
I have been up for this promotion
for months now,
and every time I think it's about to happen,
Walter puts something else in front of me,
and I have to deal with it,
so if we could just get this done quickly,
that would be great.
[chuckle-scoffs]
How do you do it?
What, exactly?
Well, clearly, you're a smart, strong woman.
Why do you bend to whatever he wants?
Walter has ideas and I execute them--
that's how this works.
I'm not mad at you,
I am mad at the situation.
I know.
I know that the situation is awkward,
but I do believe the rebrand is important.
Yeah, I agree.
Great.
In fact, I-I do have a designer in mind
to take, uh, the lead on the logo redesign.
Oh, okay.
Me. [chuckles]
If you'll allow it?
Really?
Yeah, why not?
I mean, I got my start
doing the whole design concept for ArtistAxis,
ever since it was an itty-bitty, little baby.
Now, I know it has to grow up,
but please, let me be the one to send it off to college.
Are you sure you're not too close to it?
I'm absolutely too close to it,
but I think that's why we've succeeded.
I-- look, I can design something that will work for both of us.
Okay, I guess so.
Oh, by the way,
tell your department heads to RSVP
for the team-building event next week.
Literally nobody from your side has responded.
What, you mean people aren't excited
to do trust falls with the accounting department?
That's strange.
I will rally the troops.
Thank you.
[***]
-Mom... -Mm-hmm?
You gotta sit still,
or else you're gonna have a crooked nose over here.
Sorry, I'm just a bit nervous about moving here.
I don't like being the new kid on the block.
Okay, well, it's not a block, it's a village,
and it's named after my favorite Rush song,
so it's gotta be great.
I thought "Xanadu" was an Olivia Newton John movie?
Also a Coleridge poem.
Either way, you're in good company.
You're all the company I need, Thomas.
Hey! I know you want to meet some new friends.
You just gotta get out there.
There's so many activities here.
You just gotta pick one and...
[snaps] ...see what happens.
Well, I did see there's a quilting class on Thursdays.
Perfect. Great!
I want a full report on your first class.
Fine!
Are you done yet?
Whoa, whoa. You are not supposed to rush a masterpiece,
but yes, I'm done.
[gasps] Oh...
you really are a talent.
Oh, you are obligated to say that.
Hey...
I know leaving the house
has been a hard transition for you,
and I want you to know,
I am so proud of how brave you've been.
Well, enough about me.
Tell me what's happening at work.
Oh, work? Pfft!
You know, ups and downs, lefts and rights--
that sort of thing.
I also sort of met someone.
-[gasps] -Well--
-Interesting. -Okay--
actually, I haven't officially "met" her.
[chuckles awkwardly]
We just share a desk and write notes to each other.
I actually don't even know who she is.
Dating is so different these days.
I wouldn't even call what we're doing "dating," per se.
It's really more like, uh, we're pen pals.
You know? It's nice.
Oh, come on! Don't give me that look.
Look, it-it could end in disaster.
I think maybe you need to take some of your own advice
and put yourself out there a bit.
Off the page, and into the real world?
Ohh...
You're good. You're good, you.
[laughs]
Maybe.
[***]
Oh, Mr. Tuesday!
[Tom] "I hope these help with your noise situation.
Also, loving the sticky notes,
but I think we have graduated to the Omega Tech app.
I set up a secondary account for 'Mr. Tuesday.'
See you there?"
[blender starts roaring]
[silence falls]
Oh, wow!
Ohh.
[***]
[grunts]
[ball hits floor]
[notification chimes]
[Liv] "These headphones work wonders.
Thank you so much.
I feel seen... and heard."
[chime]
[Tom] "You are!
Aside from the fact
that we've never seen each other
or heard each other's voices."
"That's on you, Tuesday.
You're the one that wanted to stay anonymous."
"True, but you also agreed,
and to be clear-- I didn't mean forever.
Just until we decide to tell each other,
or until one of us figures it out."
Mm.
"Deal!"
Ah... deal.
[***]
Yes! Hah!
Nice shot!
Well, I had a lot of time to practice.
Do we need to buy you a watch?
Touché.
Sorry, it's just weird coming in on a Friday.
I know, I'm sorry about that.
It's the only day I could do--
but I did bring something
that I think is gonna make up for it.
-Is this from Ooh La La? -Yes!
-Ohh... -The day I tried one,
my life was altered forever.
Yeah, they tend to do that.
Yeah. All right. So, uh, shall we talk about the logo?
No.
Okay.
Well, that's kinda the whole point of this meeting.
I don't wanna talk about what the logo's going to be.
I want to understand the "why" behind the change.
Oh, the "why" is because Walter said so.
No, no, no. Don't do that. Don't blame this on Walter.
This was your idea, to rebrand,
so... what's the "why"?
All right, well, I'm about to give you
all the "why" you can handle-- take a seat.
Ooh, is it too late to retract my question?
Yup!
So, I conducted some surveys on your old logo.
-Yeah? -And...
in North America, the results were positive,
but I was shocked at the results
of the other five continents that I polled.
As you can see,
favorability plummets quite drastically.
If we want to appeal worldwide, together,
something's gotta change.
Okay, boss, what do we change?
Well, that's what I wanna figure out.
Together.
See, that's what I'm worried isn't gonna be possible,
'cause, clearly, you and I are coming at this
from two very different angles.
Okay, well, even in that case,
I mean, we gotta intersect somewhere.
Yeah, I'm just worried
that that's gonna be a head-on collision.
[sighs]
[***]
Here we go. That's for you.
Thank you.
[***]
Hi! Welcome.
Don't be shy. We love first-timers.
Oh, thanks for having me. Uh, I'm Judie.
I'm Liv.
I volunteer here every other week.
All right, Judie, so what is your level of experience?
Are you a beginner,
or should I have you teach the class?
Somewhere in between.
Well, do you want to help me set up?
-I'd love to. -Great!
So we can just lay out some of the fabrics. Thank you.
Oh... these are beautiful.
Picked them out myself.
-Nicely done! -Thank you.
So, if you're a volunteer, what do you do for work?
Corporate strategy at a tech firm.
My son works at a tech company!
Oh.
I should introduce you.
She doesn't do setups.
Lois, Judie. Judie, Lois.
I've been trying to set her up with my Stephen for years,
but she refuses!
Well, if I say yes to one,
then I have to say yes to them all.
Understood.
But it's your own fault
for being charming and beautiful.
Oh, ladies!
That's what I'm always saying!
[giggles] Can I help you with this?
Oh, yes.
[brassy fanfare plays]
[***]
[grandly] Behold! The Omega Tech Games!
[applauding]
The games
will consist of several team-building activities.
You will compete in teams of two,
selected by me, randomly.
Here are the first five teams--
[whoosh]
-We're on the same team! -Yeah!
-Great. -Of course.
[twins] Double trouble!
[together] Jinx!
First up, our obstacle course!
[cheering]
Simple, right?
Wrong!
As you can see--
or... can't see--
-Oh. -[Chad chuckles]
One half of your pair is blindfolded
while the other will be calling out instructions.
First team to the end of the obstacle course
will be declared the victor.
[cheering]
[applauding]
All right. Well, this should be interesting.
-I'm on this side. -Oh, hey.
What, do you think I'm gonna give you
bad directions or something?
No, I just think that you and I have, uh,
very different communication styles.
Oh, okay. Well, let's hope not too different.
On your mark--
get set...
Jackie?
[tweeting]
Okay! Um, come this way. Come this way.
Coming this way. Okay, all right.
Then you're gonna go out, and you're gonna go in.
Out and in!
-Okay, yeah, yeah, yeah! -Perfect.
This is it, this is it!
You're doing great. Okay, okay...
Amazing! Keep going!
-Yes! -Yeah.
[***]
You're doing so good!
And stop!
Okay, there's an object on the ground in front of you.
-Yeah? -You're gonna reach down
and you're gonna pick it up!
-Okay. -Right, there it is.
-Do you know what it is? -Oh, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah.
Okay, uh, five. Two, three.
Oh, no-- yup! One, two, three, four, five.
Yes, perfect. Perfect. You did it. You did it.
So, um, step over.
Big step up. Yeah, but a little bit toward--
-[tweeting] -Yes, you did it!
Yay!
-We did it! -Yes!
All right, can I get down?
You can get down, you can get down.
-Whoa. -Good job.
Honestly, you nailed that.
Hey. Well, I think it's because I had good direction--
from, uh, a great director--
you, you were the director.
-No, I know! -Oh, you know that?
-See my "director" pose? -Oh, you were doing the--
Nice. Okay.
-Okay, so here's the thing. -Yeah?
-We were great-- -Mm-hmm?
...However, the twins beat us by, like, that much--
so we cannot rest on our laurels.
All right, don't worry about them.
We are gonna own this next event.
You know it.
[both] Pew!
-What? -Hey!
That's my thing.
All righty, friends!
It is time for our second challenge.
Bum-ba-dum-da-da-dah!
This challenge will test
how well you and your partner know our office.
Our first question--
what distinguishes ArtistAxis from its competitors?
[buzz]
Tom?
We were the first social media platform
made specifically for artists to get work.
Ding-ding-ding-ding- ding-ding-ding!
That is correct!
[cheering and applauding]
You nailed it!
Our final question
comes from our founder, Walter Cook--
what space in our office should inspire us the most?
[buzz]
Devon?
That's easy-- our desks.
Ehh!
-I'm sorry. -I know this!
That is not the answer we're looking for.
[buzzer blares]
Liv?
The kitchen--
where every ingredient is an inspiration.
That is correct!
-[cheering] -Congrats, Tom and Liv!
You have won the second challenge,
which means you are tied--
-Oh, yes! -...With Kevin and Devon.
We did it.
Yes, we did.
-That was great. Let's-- -That's what we did.
Let's... do it!
Yup, let's go. Let's, uh... this way. This way.
Okay, remember--
if the balloons touch the ground,
you will be disqualified.
All right. On your marks, please?
-Get as close as we can. -Okay. We good?
Three, two...
-Jackie! -[tweeting]
[***]
Tom and Liv!
[cheering]
-Yes! -Oh!
We did it!
Oh!
Congratu--
Ohh-- whoo!
Congratulations.
Thank you.
-Liv, here is your basket. -Thank you!
We, uh, we make a pretty good team.
We do, don't we?
Uh, do you wanna go look and see what's in here?
Yeah, let's see what we go.
Ooh, this is so exciting.
Looks like there's some pretty good stuff in here.
Let's see!
Oh, wait. Is this... [gasps]
...a gift voucher to Enclave?
That's fancy!
Oh, I've always wanted to go there.
-Me too. -Ooh, this is cool!
"A private cooking lesson with a celebrity chef."
[exhales]
Romantic.
I know!
Who would-- Who would you take to that?
I don't-- I don't know.
Are you-- Are you, uh, are you seeing anyone?
No, not technically.
Um, but I-- I mean, I have someone in mind.
Same.
Cool.
[chuckles]
You are so good at coloring, Lizzie.
She loves these crayons, Liv. What a great gift, right?
It looks beautiful. You are quite the artiste.
Can I see?
-Mm-hmm! -Yeah? Okay.
-[smack] -[gasps]
When I'm finished.
Oh, yes. Right. Of course. I'm so sorry.
How dare you disturb the Master?
[giggling]
Oh, Lizzie, have you seen "Bluetiful"?
-It's my favorite. -Ooh, I love that color!
Yeah! And it was inspired by YInMn Blue.
Gin-min?
The first new shade of blue to be discovered
since the invention of cobalt 200 years ago.
Mm-hmm.
I don't think she found that interesting.
Sounds like someone's been binge-watching Jeopardy.
No, I just learned it from a friend at work.
Is it a guy?
[words catch]
Okay! No, no, no. Out with it!
It's not a big deal.
It's just a friend that I exchange messages with,
and a lot of DMs--
but it's just... casual.
Mm-hmm, yeah-- "casual,"
except from the way that you are turning red,
I can tell that you wish it was serious.
No, it's-- it's not!
I mean, I-- I like him--
Mm-hmm?
...But I haven't met him yet.
What?
I know, but it's just--
we're just getting to know each other.
You know?
In an organic way, with no pressure,
but the longer it goes on,
the more I wanna meet him.
Well, then, yeah, I say go for it.
Yeah, go for it!
[laughs] You think so?
Well, yeah.
I mean, worst case, we could just be friends.
Or, you know, you could have an office romance
that fails miserably,
and ultimately leads to termination
without severance, so...
-Mom! -What?
Thank you, Lizzie!
At least someone's on my side.
I am on your side.
That looks so pretty, Lizzie.
[Lizzie] Thanks.
I can hardly wait.
Well...
wait no longer.
It's perfect!
-I told you he was a genius. -Well--
Thank you so much.
-My pleasure. -I can hardly wait
to show everyone!
[Lois laughs]
Ahh...
Thank you for doing that.
Well, yeah.
When she saw the one you did of me,
she couldn't stop talking about it,
so I-- I volunteered your services.
Hey, how was your quilting class, by the way?
Oh, it was wonderful.
I-I made lots of friends,
and the gal that teaches it is just lovely.
Oh.
Wish I could introduce you,
but she has a strict "no setups" policy.
You guys really get into it over at the Quilting Frame,
don't you?
We have no secrets in the Square of Trust.
[laughs]
By the by, uh...
don't you, uh, have a crush on your, uh, pen-pal?
Ah, yes, I do, and thank you for never forgetting
any embarrassing detail about my life.
It's not embarrassing, it's adorable!
It's been really fun.
It's been...
I don't know, I feel like we can just message for hours,
you know, and the longer I keep this going,
the more I want to... meet her in person, you know?
And the problem is?
Well, it's not a problem, it's just--
well, I want it to be special, you know?
I-I don't want it to be, like, that normal thing
of, "Hey, let's grab a coffee or drinks,"
or "let's go for a hike."
You know, I want it to be... elevated.
I want it to be creative.
Speaking of creative, I gotta--
I gotta really nail down this logo redesign.
Once I square that away, then I can focus on Ms. Monday.
But don't wait too long,
or you might miss Ms. Monday all together.
Don't you have a bingo game to get to, or something?
I do! Ooh... [blows kiss]
Okay.
[boff]
[thumps desk]
[groans]
Pfft!
[groaning]
[***]
No, no, no!
[fumes]
Um...
[notification chimes]
[Tom] "What was the music you listen to
that helps you with work?
I have no idea how to tackle a big assignment,
and it's stressing me out."
[Liv] "Sorry to hear that.
-I listen to Baroque music." -Baroque music!
"It's mathematical, calming...
I love this performance of Bach's 'Air.'
It instantly relaxes me.
For maximum effectiveness,
try listening to it
while doing yoga... with candles."
[chuckles] And she sent a link.
[orchestral track begins]
"The lesson being--
life is short, but art lasts forever."
[***]
[crescendo builds]
[***]
[notification chimes]
[Tom] "Thank you so much for the musical advice.
And adding candlelit yoga?
What a life hack!
Who knew my deskmate was so inspiring?"
"Glad you took me up on that.
It's a real trifecta.
Candlelight is a non-negotiable.
Ambiance is my love language.
You have to set the scene, put some magic in the air."
You have to set the scene.
[laughs]
"Okay. This is too much!
I know I said we shouldn't meet,
but you are too incredible--
I have to meet you."
[laughs and squeals] I have to meet you, too!
[exhales]
"That's a lot of pressure.
What if we don't hit it off?"
"We have to try.
I'll make it easy.
Dinner for two.
This Sunday, say, 6:30 p.m.?"
"Let's do it.
Just tell me where, and I'm there."
Um...
"How about Enclave?
Best view in the city."
Enclave? He is not messing around.
"Oh, wow, high-end for a first date.
Are you sure?"
A hundred percent!
"Then, I'm in!"
[deep breath]
[contented sigh]
"I... guess
I will see Ms. Monday...
this Sunday."
Ee!
[lively pop intro plays]
[***]
[humming to song]
* Mm, hmm, hmm, mm... *
Someone's in a good mood.
Yeah... Liv.
You look like Lois when she hit back-to-back bingos last Sunday.
What's going on?
Okay, am I being that obvious?
You're tying knots at warp speed.
Something's up!
I don't know. I'm embarrassed!
"Square of Trust."
What is it?
Okay.
You remember that work-crush I told you both about?
[both] Mm-hmm.
He finally asked me out!
About time!
That's wonderful!
I know, I'm excited.
This one just feels different.
There must be something in the air,
because my son just asked out
his colleague on a date, as well.
Good for him!
Mm-hmm! He's taking her to Enclave this Sunday.
[Lois] How romantic!
Oh, my son
could learn a thing from your Tom,
if you ask me.
"Tom"? Tom.
Your son's name is Tom?
Well, I call him "Thomas," but yes.
[awkward chuckle]
Huh! Ohh...
Uh, uh, w-where does he work?
Have you ever heard
of a company called "ArtistAxis"?
Yeah, I have.
He's one of the original employees there.
You don't say?
Mm. He really likes this woman.
I told him to keep his head out of the clouds
until he's had a few dates with her,
but he's really smitten!
He calls her "Ms. Monday."
[Lois giggles]
[chuckling reluctantly]
[***]
[squeaking]
Well, hello there.
Well... hey.
Hi!
You look nice.
I just wanted to feel sharp for the pitch.
Mission accomplished.
Thank you.
So, this is, uh, this is where you sit?
This is where I sit.
I like the space.
Love the succulent.
Oh, yeah. Me too!
You know, actually, this...
was a compromise between me and my deskmate.
So you talk to them?
Oh, yeah.
We, like, uh, exchange notes, and text on the Omega Tech app.
I call her Ms. Monday, she calls me Mr. Tuesday.
Okay, well, that is cute.
It's pretty cute.
So it sounds like you guys are becoming good friends?
Well...
-between you and me... -Yeah?
...I think we might be becoming a bit more than friends.
Interesting.
I asked her out.
We're finally gonna meet in person.
Oh, okay.
Well, I mean, hey,
are you worried that you might not hit it off?
No. No, I can tell with this one.
Mm, okay.
Can I ask you a personal question?
Sure. I won't tell HR.
Mm, that's funny.
What is it that you like about her?
I don't know.
She's-- She's special.
Like, in what way?
Well, just, like, the creativity
of the passing notes, you know?
Um, the playful mystique of it all.
She's not afraid to speak her mind,
but also can be vulnerable,
which I'm just not used to, at all.
Well, maybe the reason she feels comfortable
is because of the anonymity?
Maybe.
But that's why I asked her out.
You know, you can only get to know someone so much
through texts and notes and stuff.
Mm-hmm.
I don't know, but so far she's been...
amazing.
[chuckles]
And you're about to see another reason why!
Oh? Okay. What do you mean?
Let's just say,
I was pretty stumped about that logo redesign.
-Yeah? -Then Ms. Monday
gave me a little advice
that led to a brilliant stroke of inspiration--
and after I listened to classical Baroque music
all weekend-- [snaps] ...I finally figured it out.
You know, I, also, love...
classical Baroque music--
especially Bach.
Really?
Yeah.
Am I the last person to the Bach party?
-Anyway-- -Yeah.
...She just knew exactly what I needed in that moment, right?
I just felt so supported.
I don't know, she's-- she's one of a kind.
Well, don't worry, because I will not tell HR.
Tell HR what?
[forced cheer] Oh! There he is.
-Hey... Chad. -Just jokin' around.
Go back to your cubicle! [uneasy giggle]
Came out of nowhere, you...
[mouths words]
Wow.
Yes! [laughs]
Uh, we should probably get down to business?
-Yes! Yes, we-- yeah, we should. -Yes. Okay, here. Come here.
Okay.
So, you said that the old logo
didn't test well internationally.
Drumroll, please?
Oh! Um... [mocks drumrolling]
-Very nice. -Thank you.
[flop]
The world...
connected by a brushstroke.
Well, this is...
-...really good. -Yeah?
Yes. It's really, really good.
I mean, we still have to run market tests--
Of course. No, no, no.
...But my first instinct is very positive.
Good job.
Thank you.
I really think that Walter is going to love this.
I sorta...
...hate it?
Mm, actually...
I really hate it.
Uh, what do you hate, sir?
It's a little... simple, bland.
It doesn't break any ground.
Well, okay, but the simplicity is its beauty, in my opinion.
Yeah, it doesn't work for me.
Uh, if I may, sir?
-Maybe we test it first and-- -Yeah.
...Hold off on a final decision,
until we have our data?
Yeah, yeah. Nope. Scrap it.
Just-- Just bring me something different.
Okay, with all due respect, sir--
Um, you know what?
We understand. You're right, Walter.
Um, we will go back to the drawing board
and bring you something fresh.
You know what?
I should-- I should design the logo myself.
Pardon?
Well, it's my vision,
so I should be the one to design it, right?
[scoffs]
Well, then... um...
I will let you get to that.
Animal, vegetable, mineral--
it's like all over the place.
The brain can't shut off-- poof!
It's all coming into the brain--
animal brand--
or can we go with the sky,
maybe a cloud, maybe, with a-- you gettin' all this, Liv?
[***]
16 minutes late.
Okay. No big deal.
No big deal.
[background music playing]
[***]
Ah, just chill, Tom.
She will make it. She will make it.
Just chill.
[***]
Liv?
Hey.
What are you doing here?
I'm... meeting someone.
You?
Yeah. Yeah. Uh, "Ms. Monday."
[chuckles] Oh.
What are the odds that we'd be meeting at the same place?
Well, pretty high, I guess-- we both just won
a gift certificate to this place, remember?
-Right. -Right.
-[chuckles]
The rose is a nice touch.
Oh, thank you.
So what time is your date?
6:30. Yeah. She's a little late.
Mm, well, at least you'll both have tardiness in common.
Ha! Yeah. Let me guess-- you're a full hour
early for your date?
No!
A half an hour.
-Mm. -I just-- I wanted to get here
early and get a table by the fireplace.
You know... ambiance--
it's so important on a first date.
I would say that it's my love language.
[host] Hi!
Would you and your date like a seat in our lounge area
while your table's being set?
Oh, uh, she's not my date.
I'm sorry.
Uh, you two looked so cute together,
I just figured she was the one you were waiting for.
No, we're-- we're colleagues, but we're not dating.
Okay.
Well, would you still like that seat?
Oh, yes. That'd be great.
Great. Just this way.
Okay.
Would-- Would you want to join me
while you're waiting for your date?
Sure. Yeah, I'll, um... I'll meet you there.
I'm just gonna go wash my hands real quick.
-Okay. -Okay.
Great.
Sorry. Okay.
[notification chimes]
[Liv] "So sorry to do this so last-minute--
I had some things come up
and I won't be able to make it tonight.
Raincheck?"
Okay.
You can do this.
Just tell him.
Mm.
[***]
[soft background music plays]
I'm sorry about your date.
Oh, no. It's fine.
She was probably too good to be true anyway.
I don't know what I was thinking--
given my dating luck.
[chuckles]
Um... ahem.
I, uh, I want to tell you something,
but I'm not sure how you're gonna take it.
Oh, please don't kick me while I'm down.
You've already done enough with that Walter meeting.
Wait, are you being serious?
Yeah. Well, you were there. You saw what happened.
Yeah, I... I was there.
That's why I'm confused.
I mean, what do you think that I did, exactly?
Well, it's what you didn't do.
I mean, you let Walter trash all my ideas.
I kinda needed you to have my back in there.
No, I did have your back.
I told him that I loved your design.
Yeah, but then you caved, and then he pushed back.
Because I know him! He made up his mind.
What else was I supposed to do?
Say "no"?
You know that I can't say no to Walter.
Why not? He pays you for your advice,
not to just agree with everything he says.
That's unfair.
Okay, maybe you're right.
I-I don't know all your interactions with Walter,
but I-I have seen
that your desire to...
follow all the rules
and do everything right has sort of...
lead you to be a "yes woman."
It's not a-- It's not a bad thing.
I mean, look how far you've gotten.
You-You've got a lot of amazing qualities.
Liv, you do.
I mean, you're smart, you're charming...
[stammers] You're obviously beautiful.
[chuckles awkwardly]
I just think that you could stand
to stick to your gut a little bit more.
You know?
It's just my two cents.
I mean, I don't know, I-I--
Maybe I'm talking crazy. Look, don't listen to me.
Look, I'm, um...
I'm gonna get out of here.
Your date will be here any minute.
I really hope it goes better than mine.
Hey, Tom?
Um...
I'm sure that Ms. Monday will make it up to you.
[chuckles skeptically]
Yeah, I hope so.
[***]
[Lois] Hey, there!
[click]
Oh, hi!
What are you doing here?
I just-- I forgot some of my things.
What are you two doing up?
We're adults.
Curfews don't apply to us.
Fair enough.
Plus, we heard the click-clack of heels
that definitely didn't belong to any of us.
We had to investigate.
[laughs]
So?
So... what?
How was the big date, "Ms. Monday"?
Wait, how-how-- how did you know?
Oh, honey, please!
We may be old, but we're not blind.
The second I mentioned Tom's name,
you lit up like Aurora Borealis.
Wait. Does he know?
You didn't tell him tonight?
No. I-I was going to,
but things didn't quite go as planned.
We guessed that.
Why?
If it went well, you wouldn't be at an old folks' home,
grabbing quilting supplies.
That's a good point.
I need to fix this.
I realized tonight how much I like your son, Judie.
Unfortunately, I don't think
that he likes me very much right now,
but I need to try to make it up to him
before he figures it out.
Just promise me that you won't tell him
until I've had a chance to tell him myself?
I swear on The Square.
[***]
[chuckling]
[***]
Thanks so much for doing this.
When they saw the one you did for Lois,
everybody wanted one.
I know!
I can feel it in my carpal tunnel.
-Ohh-- -I'm just kidding.
It was all worth it.
[conspicuously] Oof, too close for these eyes.
I need some perspective.
It's pretty good.
Ahh.
Oh, it's much better from back here!
Oh, yeah?
So can I ask about Ms. Monday?
She just reached out to me
to see if I wanted a do-over on our date.
That's great news!
I've got this gift certificate
for an Italian private cooking class
that I want to take her to,
but she can't go for, like, a month.
Well... c-can't you think of anyone else you might, uh...
w-want to make pasta with?
Why, you wanna go with me?
You know I don't do Italian.
-It gives me reflux. -Reflux, right.
I'm just saying maybe you don't want
to put all your eggs in Monday's basket?
Well, who else am I supposed to take?
Oh... I don't know! Uh...
I'm sure there's, uh, someone you could think of taking.
Oh!
Oh... [chuckles awkwardly]
Is that... Liv Smith?
Oh... yes!
That's the-- my, uh,
talented and beautiful quilting instructor
I told you about.
Uh, you know her?
Yeah, I know her! I-I work with her.
I didn't know she volunteered here.
What a wild coincidence!
I'll get a photo of this.
[***]
[stunned] W--
So I-I know you're very busy, so I'll let you go.
All right, I'll talk to you later, Mom.
Let me know how it all unfolds.
All right. Will do.
[***]
I thought we agreed we wouldn't meddle.
Oh, that wasn't meddling.
That was... giving my son a motherly nudge.
[Lois chuckles]
I didn't give anything away!
"I swear on The Square."
[Lois giggles]
[meditative instrumental music plays]
[***]
-"Om..." -[gasping]
[laughs] Hi.
Youhave got some explaining to do.
What?
[***]
Um, I'm really sorry that I didn't tell you myself.
Please don't be mad at me? I--
Mad at you?
[laughs] Because I found out
you volunteer at a retirement community?
What do you think I am, a monster?
-Here. -Thank you.
-Yeah. -Um... no.
No, I just-- I don't tell people.
How'd you find out?
I was visiting my mom,
I look up on the wall, and I see a picture of you.
You know my mom, Judie?
I think she's in your quilting class.
Looks like me-- tall, long hair, great skin.
I do, indeed. Solid gal.
That's my mom. She speaks very highly of you.
-Does she, now? -Mm-hmm.
Apparently, a couple weeks ago, she tried to set me up with you,
but you have a "no setup" policy over there?
Do you blame me?
No, I-- it's genius, actually,
but I gotta do something similar,
now that I'm volunteering there.
Oh? I didn't know you were doing that.
Yeah, they've got me doing sketches of the residents.
It's pretty cute.
You're gonna have to check it out,
when you go there.
I definitely will do that.
Sorry, did you wanna-- uh, did you want to talk to me?
Right! Yes. Right.
The reason I'm here, yeah--
well, first of all,
I wanted to say how cool it is that you volunteer.
Um, I wanted to bring you a coffee-- check--
and I wanted to apologize for the other night.
I was clearly upset about being stood up,
and I took it out on you,
and I'm sorry.
Well, you had every right to be upset,
but I appreciate you saying that, so...
and thank you.
Mm-- [gulps]
That's not a coffee, that's a matcha.
[worried] That's-- That's your drink, right?
-Yeah. Yeah, it is. -Matcha?
Uh, how was your date?
Hello? The one you were 30 minutes early for?
-Right! Right. Um... -How'd it go after I left?
Um, well, it was... awkward.
I ended it early.
Looks like we both had disappointing nights.
Mm, definitely anti-climactic.
Hey.
How would you feel about joining me
for that cooking class we won?
-Yeah? -Yeah.
Yeah! I... I would love to.
Great.
How about... next Thursday?
Ohh. Perfect.
I will talk to Chef Anthony about next Thursday.
[***]
Well, ladies, you have truly outdone yourselves.
It's glorious!
Just perfect.
Well, now comes the hard part.
You two are gonna have to fight over who gets to keep it.
No, we've already figured that out.
Not much of a fight, either.
Okay, so, who's the lucky one?
-You! -You!
What? No, I can't take this.
You've both worked so hard on it.
Well, we couldn't have done this without you.
And, besides, we can make more!
We're just getting good at it.
Thank you! That means the world to me.
Bring it in here.
You know,
a good quilt is always nice for a cozy moment.
They're great for cuddling.
Okay, you two.
What?
Oh, we're just saying--
Yeah, yeah. I'm sure you are.
But, I mean...
if you happen to have any tidbits of "Tom wisdom"--
like, stuff he likes, stuff he doesn't like?
It's funny you should mention that,
because I just, um... happen to have
this, uh... list
of some of the snacks and drinks he loves.
You "just happened" to have this?
Oh, I am always prepared for my Thomas.
[laughs]
[***]
Diabolical.
Whatever do you mean?
Can't a friend share...
a simple discovery with another friend?
Especially if that discovery
might assist her sweet, oblivious son?
Your words, not mine.
Thank you for this.
And for the quilt-- I will treasure it.
Actually, before I go, could you show me something?
-Sure! -Yeah.
[***]
Wow.
You know, your son doesn't seem so oblivious after all.
With creativity and art?
Absolutely not.
With everything else? I have stories!
-[laughs] -So?
Are you gonna tell him tonight?
I think I'm gonna take the advice that Tom gave me.
Which is?
Trust my gut...
and play it by ear.
Sounds like a good plan to me.
[***]
[claps] Hello?
Sorry I'm late-- I'm so late--
but I'm here now.
[***]
This is the right place, isn't it?
Sì, signore.
Wow! [chuckles]
Look at you. You look wonderful.
Thank you.
And look at this spread!
Oh, just a few things I had the chef whip up.
It's like you read my mind with this.
Good.
Vino Verde?
Stop it.
What?
That is my favorite wine.
Is it?
What are the odds?
So, where's the chef?
He's just in the back, preparing.
So, for now...
it is just
you and me.
Great.
[clink]
Buongiorno!
[giggling]
[with forced cheer] ...And Chad?
Yeah, he asked if he could join.
I said it was fine. He was pretty excited.
[chuckles uneasily] I'm sure he was.
You know, when I organized this cooking class
to be one of the prizes,
I never imagined I could tag along!
-Oh. -Sorry.
Thank goodness, there is food. I am starving!
Dig in.
Don't mind if I do!
[Chad chuckles]
* Truffles... *
Ah-ah-ah-ah! Uh-uh.
No more snacking, amici.
Time to make some real food.
-Shall we? -Yeah.
Let's go! Come! Follow me.
-Okay. -Come! Come!
No, no, that's-- those are all you.
I've really found my calling, Chef Anthony.
Oh, yeah?
I mean, it's so intuitive--
the-the mixing, the shaping...
I mean, the kitchen just brings me so much joy.
I can see that. Yes.
Any chance you could find a little joy
in cleaning up your station now?
Yes, Chef.
Thank you, Chad.
You guys are doing great, though.
Ha. Good, good.
Now, you know where we chefs do find some joy
is in choosing our ingredients,
so, today, I'm gonna teach you all
how to pick the perfect tomato.
Ooh...
like this guy?
Just like this guy.
Roma tomato.
My personal favorite.
Nice meaty texture, no seeds--
so the big ones make perfect sauces.
Now, the way you choose a perfect Roma tomato,
is you hold it in your hand.
It should feel a little weighty for its size,
but you want to make sure that it's not overripe, so...
you give it a little squeeze--
-Like this? -[splat]
-Oh. -Ooh.
No. No, Chad. Not quite like that.
-Excuse me. -Yeah.
That Chad is a talker, hey?
I guess when you're in HR, nobody wants to talk to you,
so, when you get a chance, you really let loose.
Yeah!
This... is an onion.
Can I trust you to chop it?
-Chef. -Show me.
Curl your fingers. That's it.
[knife hitting board]
-Not bad at all. -No.
[slides onions with knife]
Impressive!
[chuckles and sniffs]
Don't touch!
I've made a mistake.
[both inhaling sharply]
It's all right, Chad, just take a deep breath.
Okay, now go to the restroom
and clean your eyes out with water.
-Yes, Chef. -Yes.
No. Bathroom!
-Where were we? -Don't touch your eyes again!
[Chad, crying out] Ow!
-Sorry about that. -That's okay.
Anyway, you're doing great--
so, ball up the dough, then poke it.
If it bounces back, then the gluten's activated,
and you're good to go to the next step.
-I'll be right back. -Okay.
-Thank you! -You're welcome.
That man is fighting for his life.
Which one?
[laughs] Good point.
I think the gluten is activated.
So now we put it in the thingamajiggy, right?
Let's take these over.
Okay, and, um, by the way...
excellent work with those sketches.
Oh, yeah.
And I have to say
that if the corporate world doesn't work out,
I think you have a bright career
as a carnival sketch artist.
Well, that's really comforting,
knowing you can see me as a carny.
No, no!
I just mean that you're making people really happy.
It's an incredible skill to have.
Well, thank you.
I appreciate that.
I-I will admit, the corporate life
has made me forget that recently.
Forget your talent?
Well, yeah.
You know, I've been so wrapped up in
the concept of...
helping creatives
that I kinda forgot to be creative myself.
You know, I don't know about the art world,
but I do believe that, in order to be fulfilled,
you have to be challenged,
and I don't know,
maybe it's just time you found yourself another challenge?
[stops cranking, chuckles bemusedly]
How did you do that?
What?
Well, you just took every confusing emotion
swirling around in my head and you--
you distilled it down into a cohesive thought.
Well, maybe I understand you more than you thought.
Are you saying
that you are more than just what's on the surface,
and that I was wrong to put you in a box with Walter?
Well, um...
your words, but yeah, maybe.
[chuckling]
Well, I'm beginning to see the error of my ways.
Is that so?
I know we've butted heads a bit recently,
but it's only because I respect you.
I can see how talented you are,
and I don't know if it's just, you know,
us spending more time together, but...
...I'm beginning to realize
how much you have in common with Ms. Monday.
What are you trying to say?
I don't know.
Maybe I have a type.
Whoa-ho-ho!
Hey, gang!
You know, if you guys are dating,
you have to tell me.
[all chuckling uneasily]
It's company policy.
[Liv and Tom] We're not dating.
[skeptically] Okay!
If that changes, then, uh...
you know, just let me know.
You're not in trouble.
Thank you, Chad. Yes--
-We'll do-- We'll do that. -Yes, we will let you know.
-Chad! -Yes, Chef?
-Bring me the basil! -Basil, Chef!
Love it here. [giggling]
[***]
I can't believe he's late.
I know, that's usually my thing.
Admitting it is the first step.
I don't have a good feeling about this.
I know.
Look, he's gonna present his idea.
We'll pretend that we like it, and then,
we'll let the market research be the bad guy.
Next thing you know, he's back to your design.
[chuckles]
Hey, whatever happens, I want you to know...
this was a good idea,
and it was yours.
You're not just the person that helps someone else
with their vision--
you have the vision, too,
and I just want you to know that.
Sorry I'm late.
I had to get my spinach on.
Can't have low "K" levels on a day like today. Mm.
Mm!
I hope you two like time travel,
'cause you're about to see into the future!
-Ooh... -Oh, okay.
I present to you my vision
for the next evolution of ArtistAxis.
[chuckles]
What do you think?
Wow.
Very...
bold choice, sir.
Yeah, I knew you'd like it. How about you, Tom?
It's okay. Lay it on me.
I can take it.
[laughs] Well, I've--
I'm very surprised, here, Walter.
I mean, this is...
[snickers]
I mean, this has gotta be the worst logo I've ever seen.
[Liv laughs]
Uh, he's clearly joking, Walter.
No, I don't think he is.
It's okay, Tom.
I mean, I-I told you not to hold back,
but if you could be a little more specific--?
It looks like you took
every single keyword associated with your "vision"
and just dumped it into an A.I.,
and let it do all the work.
Well, that's exactly what I did.
Well, that makes so much sense!
And so does saving time and money
on something a computer can easily do.
I can't believe that you're actually--
-Okay. All right. -...Considering using--
Okay. Okay. Okay, so, look.
We can all agree that art is subjective--
[Tom laughs]
...So, I say we take both options
to the focus groups,
and let the masses decide.
No. I did not create...
one of the top players in social media
by letting the masses decide.
We go with my design.
End of story.
Well, here's another storybook ending for you.
Walter? I quit.
I'm sorry it's come to that.
I'll have Chad escort you out of the building.
No need. I'm already on my way.
Tom, come on. Wait!
Liv.
Let him go.
Well, unless you want to clean out your desk as well.
[Liv] Sir, with all due respect,
I think that you're making a mistake.
Tom made the mistake.
He's the one who quit.
I mean, I probably would have fired him on attitude,
but honestly, this is ideal.
Now we don't have to pay him any severance.
Okay, but how is this gonna look to the board?
I mean, we just acquired them,
and now their Head Designer leaves?
It's bad press, not to mention
it could affect our stock prices.
Well, if we take a dip, we take a dip,
but we'll bounce back.
Besides, this is the perfect opportunity
for me to execute the pivot.
"The pivot"?
What pivot?
The one I've been so excited to share with you.
You see, I was sitting at this desk,
pulling my hair out,
trying to figure out the new logo.
I had nothing!
Until I just swallowed my pride,
and let A.I. do the heavy lifting,
and in five minutes,
I had 50 designs to choose from, Liv.
Well, if the one you showed me was the best one,
then I think it proves why we need designers.
No, what it proved to me is much more valuable.
See, we don't need to keep ArtistAxis going at all.
I mean... [chuckles]
...all I really needed was the coding to its interface.
Oh, hold on. ArtistAxis
is the fastest-growing social platform in the U.S.,
and our stock has risen 10% since the acquisition.
Yeah, yeah, sure, sure, sure,
and it could have a few more years ahead,
but Artificial Intelligence is the future of art and design.
Respectfully, sir, I do not agree,
and more importantly, I am not onboard.
This is not the vision that we had,
going into this acquisition.
Liv! Please.
I've already made up my mind, okay?
I am gonna clone ArtistAxis and use it
to launch
a similar, but not identical,
social media platform.
Moving forward, I'll be able to create anything myself,
replacing our need for designers.
I mean, it's gonna be a huge cost savings for us.
I know--
it's a big swing,
but I'm gonna need a lot of help implementing it,
and if you...
are ready to accept a promotion--
the Vice-President of Strategy,
where you're gonna be right by my side, all the way.
So, what do you say? Are you with me?
Liv?
[***]
[confused sigh]
[***]
Am I doing this right?
You're really getting the hang of this.
[chuckles]
Well, you know, I am unemployed now, so...
figure I might as well pick up another hobby.
I've been worried about you.
Are you sure you made the right choice?
No...
but considering the circumstances,
it was the only one to make.
Well, you've always been good at following your heart.
Mostly, I guess.
That's quite the caveat.
Well, only because you've been ignoring
the only two women I've seen you get excited about
in the last decade.
Number one-- I'm not ignoring Ms. Monday.
I'm giving her space.
And number two-- who said that I was excited about Liv?
I honestly don't think
I could date someone who's such a pushover.
Well, that's a bit judgmental, don't you think?
You should have seen
the way she caved to Walter's every whim.
Well, I hate to break it to you, son,
but it's a bit more complicated than that!
You've been lucky enough
to be your own boss, oh, for most of your career,
but most people have someone to answer to!
You might think about cutting Liv some slack.
[laughs]
I-I thought you were worried about me?
[snaps] I am!
But... you have to see it from her perspective.
Take a look at this quilt.
The color, th-the beauty...
the-the patchwork--
that's the part that gets all the praise,
all the glory.
That's the world you've been living in.
[huffs] And then there's the frame.
It's rigid, hard, square--
not at all built for beauty,
but without its support...
there's no way to create the beauty
that happens within its parameters.
[thumps table]
This is Liv's world.
She is the square.
I think, if you take a second look,
you-you might understand where she's coming from.
Pass me that yarn.
It's time to tie this all together.
[***]
I don't know, maybe I should just cancel the date--
rip the Band-Aid off.
Don't you want a chance to talk to him in person?
Desperately.
What other choice do you have?
I mean, he's not answering any emails or calls
from "Liv," right?
Because he is very upset at Liv,
and rightfully so,
even though Liv has been trying very hard
to make it right with him.
Exactly.
It seems like the only way to get to him
is through Ms. Monday.
[exhales anxiously]
[keys clacking]
[sent message whooshes]
[***]
Ms. Monday?
Is that really you?
Do you want it to be?
Liv?
I--
I don't understand.
You were Ms. Monday?
This whole-- This whole time, it was you?
Are you okay with this?
[chuckles] Well, I mean, I don't know how to feel.
I... well, I'm-I'm relieved.
[laughs]
Wait, how long have you known?
Not long.
It was something that your mom said
right before we were supposed to meet the first time.
W-Why didn't you tell me?
Why didn't she tell me?
Well, I asked her not to, and...
you were so disappointed with me
for not having your back with Walter,
I just-- I wanted a chance to make it up to you
before you found out the truth.
Wow, I feel like Bruce Willis in The Sixth Sense.
How did I not figure it out?
Look, I-- I know that this just started off as fun,
but I want you to know that it became serious for me.
I started to have real feelings for Mr. Tuesday,
and by the time I realized what that meant,
and who you were-- I-I didn't know what to do,
and I know that you don't believe
that I have the same qualities
that you fell for with Ms. Monday,
but I promise-- that was real.
That was me,
and I'll always be grateful to you
for what you've shown me.
What have I shown you?
You showed me that when I'm true to myself,
it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks,
and...
no matter what you think about me,
I'll always be happy
that you brought me to myself-- my true self.
Stop.
I was wrong.
I-- I'm sorry that I judged you
before I really got to know you.
I shouldn't have done that.
Now, I said that-- that you weren't supportive,
but in actuality, I mean,
I was so caught up in my own ego,
I couldn't see everything you were doing
to try and help me succeed.
[takes a breath]
Uh, the past few weeks,
I've been torn between two amazing women, but...
I don't have to choose.
I'm so glad it was you standing there,
instead of some other person with adorable handwriting.
Do you really mean that?
I swear on The Square.
You've been talking to Mama Judie, I see!
Liv...
you
are the frame to my quilt.
I just wish I'd figured it out sooner.
But you know me...
I've, um, I've got a problem with being on time.
Mm-hmm.
[***]
Well...
better late than never.
Shall we sit?
Yes, but only if you have your gift certificate,
because we both just quit our jobs.
Oh, no, you didn't?
I couldn't stand by what Walter wanted to do with the company.
I had to leave.
[sighs]
What are you gonna do now?
Well...
what do you say
to working on a collaboration of our own?
Oh, yeah? What kind of collaboration?
A boutique design firm.
I would handle the clients and the infrastructure,
and leave the creative work
to my genius,
very tall, very handsome, in-house artiste.
Huh!
You know, actually...
I've already got the perfect name for it.
Of course you do. What is it?
"Patchwork."
I love it.
It's perfect. I'll start the paperwork on Monday.
Mm...
can't it wait till Tuesday?
[***]