♪
We'll fight this to the end.
For you, Sam.
I don't have time to draw you today Lucky.
Although you are by far the best
and most prestigious model.
You are going to have to save
your cute poses for another day.
New town. New day.
New walls to conquer.
Hey Wallace!
Hey!
That is beautiful.
And moving. I mean...
there's so much life to it.
This is a perfect welcome to the new pediatric ward.
Hmm.
Well you know my office is near to here
so if you ever need anything.
I forgot the pink. I'll be right back.
Okay.
Do you need a hand with anything?
Vanessa!
Nate!
You're back in town!
Sorry I'm late.
The plane from Boston was delayed. As usual.
You're here now, right. That's what matters.
-Right. -Cool.
So, I made some changes on the plane.
Okay.
I contacted the city for the final code inspections.
There should be no further delays.
Awesome.
Is that the art for the lobby?
For the whole wall to the entrance
to the new pediatric waiting area.
What do you think?
I thought we were going for art that would compliment
the modern lines of the building.
No. The board thought she captures a light of innocence
that would connect with younger patients.
Besides she has a lot of experience.
It's a little juvenile, don't you think?
I mean, I didn't spend all this money on industrial
materials to have it covered with clouds and butterflies.
Well I like to think I've captured the essence
of the community in my sketch.
Either way, the murals are for the patients, not you.
Vanessa Brent.
Juvenile artist.
Uh... Pleased to meet you.
I'm sorry if I offended you.
I should get started on the mural.
I have a Tango lesson to get to later.
And Carlos cannot be kept waiting.
Oh. Let's take a look at those revisions.
I'm really curious to see what you've come up with.
All right. Sounds good.
[Wallace] Ah, Nate? [snaps fingers]
Ah yeah. Yeah. Of course.
All right, Samantha.
Let's do this.
But the Guest House is mine.
I, I built it, Mom. I kind of own it.
I'm sorry, sweetheart, but you know I have to
make hay while the sun shines.
It's high season. I needed the spill over.
Well, glad that my hard work and expensive degree
are paying off for you.
That's not the only bonus of your degree.
Bragging rights about your big building projects
at town socials is a huge plus.
It's so easy to wind Joyce up when she starts in
with her 'my son this and my son that'
and I just mention the New Haven Theatre opening
and the kind words the Mayor said.
Then she really has to eat her pie.
[Nate laughs]
So why don't you get settled in that lovely room upstairs?
I have slept in that room.
'Lovely' isn't the word that comes to mind
when the pipes start knocking.
That's all part of the charm of the Inn.
And maybe it will inspire you to get your tools out
and help fix the banging.
Yeah. It's probably been challenging
without Dad's magical handyman touch.
It's not the only thing I miss.
But I'm so lucky I get to see a piece of him
every time I look into your eyes.
All right.
I'll come back down in a few minutes
and hear a few more stories about you terrorizing Joyce.
And you get started on a list of things
I can fix while I'm home.
Oh, don't think I won't.
♪ [Tango music]
Five, six, seven, eight.
♪ [Tango music]
No. No. No. No. No.
This is the Argentine not the 100 yard sprint.
[snaps his fingers]
♪ [Tango music]
Umph!
♪ [Tango music]
Stop!
It's, it's okay.
[music stops]
I just... I tried to do too much today.
I'm, I'm okay.
Thank you.
This totally feels like old times.
[Nate] The Creek Falls project came along
at just the right time. I needed to get away.
Too many memories of Taylor and I in Boston.
I was sorry to hear that you two split.
This is just not my night.
Is something on your mind?
Like paint?
What? Ah... No. No.
Hi. Could I have a large orange juice, please?
Thanks.
Thank you.
Umm... I'm ready for round two.
You want another?
Hey!
How was the Tango lesson?
Wonderful.
Would you like to join Wallace and I?
Our dart games are actually...
I don't mixed business with pleasure.
Nothing good ever comes of that.
I'm sorry, that was uncalled for.
Have a seat.
Honestly, I haven't been feeling quite myself.
I thought I'd stop by for a minute
and re-hydrate after a big class.
You do so seem a little bit tired.
Uh huh.
Ah, Wallace and I will probably call it a night before too long.
If you'd like a ride home?
Oh, that's all right. I'll just cab.
Hey you wanna dance pretty lady?
Ah, no, I, I'm...
Yeah?
No not really. I'm just feeling a little...
Yeah, actually, I'm going to get her home!
Okay.
[Guy] Understood.
I'm on Perfect Match if you want to look me up!
Thank you for the save.
But for the record I can take care of myself.
Duly noted.
Is that ride home still on offer?
Yeah. It would be my pleasure.
Thank you.
[Vanessa] Thank you.
I'm not too far, just up by the Inn.
Yeah. No problem. I know it.
♪ [music playing on car radio] ♪
So!
Aside from being a mural painter and Tango dancer,
what else is there to know about Vanessa Brent?
Not much to tell.
I'm out on the road a lot on commissions
so I don't really have a home base.
Although my rabbit keeps me grounded.
Wherever he is, that's home.
Like a real rabbit?
Yeah. He started out as lark
but turns out he's a real support.
Emotional support bunnies. Who knew?
He's on the road with me.
I never know where we're going to end up
but wherever we land tends to be exactly the right spot.
Why about a home base?
Everybody needs a home.
I guess I've lost so many people
that home base got lost along the way too.
Yeah. I know the feeling.
Whoa! Check out that bike!
[Nate] Oh yeah. You ride?
Yeah. Painter's van.
Yeah, okay. Not exactly the same wow factor.
I can roll down the window and get a good breeze going.
But true. Not the same.
I can take you for a ride sometime if you wanted.
You have a bike?
Ah, actually, I have that one.
Why is your bike parked outside of the Inn?
Actually I kind of own the Inn too.
I thought Iris owned the Inn.
I'm her son.
The one who lives in Boston?
Ah, used to live in Boston. Yeah, yeah.
I, ah, I had a minor life disruption so I'm back
to re-group and work on the hospital.
So you live here now?
Yeah.
With your Mother?
Yeah, okay.
It does sound bad, when you put it like that.
I actually keep a guest house here but evidently
my Mom had to enlist it for over flow.
Yeah, I might be the over flow.
You're staying in the guest house?
Uh huh. I rented it for a couple of months.
It's really nice in there.
If I owned a place that nice, I would not leave.
Well, thanks.
Thank you so much for the ride.
No problem.
Good night.
[Vanessa] Bye.
[car door closes]
Sorry I stayed out so late.
Did you miss me?
Did you have any of your furry friends over for a party?
Did you? Huh?
No? Okay.
With a little more practice,
I'll be able to cross number ten off my list.
Learn to Tango.
[Vanessa to Lucky] You want to dance?
♪ [melodic music]
♪
[female singing] ♪ Sometimes you run away
♪ As far as you can go
♪ To see if you can find your way home ♪
♪
Hi!
Hey.
♪
[singing continues] ♪ Somehow through space and time ♪
♪ How clear it all becomes
♪ You have to break your heart to find love ♪
♪ To find love
♪ Don't cry
♪ There's a promise in goodbye
♪ I won't lose you
♪ In the bright lights
♪ When I go
♪ I still feel you in my bones
♪ You will see me
♪ When you close your eyes
[Samantha] Trust me.
Respect the list.
The list is life.
But Sam, these, these are your dreams.
No, Vanessa.
They're my dreams for you.
I want you to enjoy your life.
My parents do too.
We want to give you my trust fund.
So you can really live.
You can pay it forward.
I can try.
But I don't know if I can do
these last two knowing that you can't.
No!
Don't you dare say no to love
when it comes looking for you.
Because it will.
Be grateful you have this life.
Carpe Diem.
Love. Your heart is so big.
Please.
For me.
I'll try.
Thank you.
I love you.
I love you too.
Thank you for being my friend.
[singing continues] ♪ Don't cry Don't cry Don't cry ♪
[Samantha whispers] Don't cry.
[singing continues] ♪ Don't cry
♪ There's a promise in goodbye ♪
♪ I won't lose you ♪
♪ In the bright lights ♪ [song fades out]
Now remission isn't something
we can give guarantees on.
But this is what we do know...
[singing continues] ♪ I still feel you in my bones
♪ You will see me ♪
♪ When you close your eyes ♪
♪
♪ Don't cry Don't cry... ♪
[song fades out]
[Vanessa] I am so proud of you guys!
You worked so hard on your paintings.
Whoa! Very nice. Is that me?
Beautiful. Very nice. Oh!
Excellent job, Sofia. I love the colors you used.
Thanks, Vanessa.
Wow! Would you look at that!
Oh, thank you!
When are you coming back?
The day after tomorrow.
And we're going to do ceramics.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
When I heard you were in town, I had to see if
you were available to do a class or two.
It's my pleasure.
You know, I follow your work online.
Oh.
Big fan.
And you have a great way with the kids too.
This was the highlight of their week.
Well, they have a great way of making
all our problems seem a lot smaller.
Yeah, it's true.
You'd never know how sick they are
by their cheery dispositions.
Hey, I don't mean to change the topic,
but do you know a guy named Nate Dalton?
He's the architectural engineer who designed
the new build for the pediatric ward.
Of course I know Nate.
We went all through school together.
He said he was going through a life disruption.
I don't mean to pry, I was just wondering...
It's actually the other D word.
The what?
Divorce.
Oh. That's always awful.
Well, all I'll say is
she might have grown towards another man.
Oh.
Oops, I guess that wasn't very subtle.
That was right on the nose.
[they both laugh]
[motorcycle engine roaring]
[knock at door]
Nate! Long time no see.
Okay weird, I was just talking about you.
It's been a while.
I've sort of been laying low.
So, I know have art classes around the city.
I'm assuming that you're plugged into
the arts community?
Yeah.
Well, I'm wondering if you know anything about
Vanessa Brent who's doing the mural?
Okay, weird. Again.
Yes I do. She's a very accomplished artist.
Do you know where I could see any of her old work.
I couldn't find anything online.
Probably because you search under Vanessa Brent.
All that I can tell you is that her murals are amazing.
All painted in hospitals, hospices and community spaces.
She has a following of people who believe that
her art has healing quality.
She's famous and always paints an angel in her murals.
It's her signature.
She's not very open about her inspirations, though, but...
But the gala for the opening of the new wing
sounds like it will be a great party.
Yeah, yeah yeah.
You have your tickets all lined up?
[Vanessa] Are you following me?
First the bar and now you just happen to walk in here.
We went to school together.
Were you asking Caroline about me?
Now to be fair, Vanessa, you were asking...
I was looking for a professional reference
since we're working together.
I mean, in the same building.
I was just trying to...
Trying to get more information than you did
last night on your little fishing expedition? Huh?
Okay. Bye, Caroline.
I have an appointment.
I didn't mean to upset you, Vanessa.
I, ah...
[door closes]
Nice work, Nate.
I hope you didn't offend her so much that she's not going
to teach my art classes anymore.
I got to get better at this stuff.
Yeah, you do.
Because she's amazing.
She's been such an inspiration to the kids here.
And she's teaching these classes for free.
Just like she's doing the mural for free.
I've never met anyone more generous.
I feel like I'm back in eighth grade.
I can confirm that you were actually
more smooth in eighth grade.
[knocking at door]
I hope I'm not bothering you.
I brought a peace offering.
It's barbecue from my favorite place.
Can I bring it in?
[sniffs]
Fortunately, your favorite place's barbecue smells
delicious, so I won't send you and your food home.
I can stay?
As long as it takes to eat dinner.
I am tired but I'm also starving.
I guess I'm lucky I caught you hungry.
Lucky is as lucky does.
Nate, meet Lucky.
Does my Mom know you have vermin running loose
in the guest house.
He's not vermin. He's a rabbit.
And he's house trained.
What kind of a heathen bunny do you think he is?
One with nasty sharp teeth?
He doesn't bite. He's vegetarian.
Vegan actually.
Oh. That's modern.
This is so good.
Thank you. I pride myself on being good a orderer.
Although I do like cooking as well.
-Really? -Uh huh.
I took some lessons not too long ago.
But you have to have time to actually
buy ingredients to cook. Who knew?
You certainly seem to keep yourself busy.
You're always taking lessons, giving lessons.
Do you ever just stand still?
I do.
I meditate and I say prayers for half an hour in the morning.
But that's it.
Life's too short to waste even a minute of it.
I've put about 90 thousand miles on that old van out there
and I am not ready to slow down anytime soon.
What about settling down? Ever?
I'm here to make my mark on the world.
That's why I love painting.
The art I create will live on.
It'll out live the both of us.
I can capture a moment in time and someone 20 years from now
will get joy from seeing it for the first time.
That's exactly how I feel about my builds.
You know, it's like I'm a part of them.
Do you have pictures of any of your buildings?
Ah, yeah, yeah. A few.
This is from a few months ago.
It's an apartment complex.
[Vanessa] I love the lines!
Very mature.
I like the materials you used.
It's very modern.
And, ah, this is from a few years ago.
It's a commercial building.
It looks like the front of the hospital.
Uh huh.
Well you definitely have your own style.
Yeah, ah, you definitely have your own style, too.
After my little digging expedition,
I found a few of your paintings online.
They are so evocative and refreshing.
And I love the palette.
Thank you.
I take great care picking the shades I use.
How did you move from canvases to murals?
I mean, have you done many?
That's a long story.
I needed to get on the road and clear my head.
And the more of the world I saw and the towns I passed through
the bigger the works got.
Eventually, there wasn't a canvas big enough
so I switched to the sides of buildings.
Oh. I hope you asked permission first.
[Vanessa and Nate laughing]
[Vanessa] Thank you.
Those were the best ribs I've ever had.
Oh, I'm glad you liked them.
It's okay. I'll grab, I'll take care of those.
Sorry. I have some... uhm... some, umm, health issues.
Nothing serious, I hope.
No. Not really.
It's cold in here. Do you want me to light a fire?
I mean, I built one, but I can't get the damper to work.
Oh, yeah. It's sticky.
Here, I'll take care of it.
[Nate] There we go.
When did you get this place?
It's actually one of the first structures
I ever designed and built.
You built this yourself?
Well, actually, I built it with my Dad.
We had dreams of growing the business together.
He would be the retired words of wisdom
and I'd be the young grasshopper and chief designer.
And then we'd both help my Mom
with her dream of running the Inn.
Sadly he passed away shortly after we completed it.
I'm sorry.
That's exactly why I don't put my dreams on hold.
I actually have a list of dreams
that I want to accomplish.
Oh.
Uh huh.
Okay, let's see.
Skydive in Hawaii - check.
Wow!
Watch the sunset in a field of sunflowers - check.
Learn to Tango - in progress.
It's like a bucket list.
I've had amazing experiences because of this list.
You should go. I'm kind of tired.
Ah, sure.
If you ever need any help checking things off the list,
I'm pretty good at logistics.
Thanks for dinner, Nate.
I'll see you tomorrow at the hospital.
I'll be the one up on the scaffold.
I meant I could teach you how to ride my motorcycle.
I guess you have the first requirement of a bike.
I do indeed.
Let me sleep on it.
Okay. Good night.
What would Sam think of him?
List worthy?
I like to start at the top
and then work my way across and down.
I've had the most success this way.
Your mural is going to perfectly complement
Nate's architecture.
It's like the two were made for each other.
Nice try, Wallace.
[Wallace laughs]
Ah, there you are.
We were just talking about you, Nate.
Oh really?
So, ah, have you given it any more thought
to my teaching you to ride?
Pick me up at six.
Yeah, sure. I'll, I'll bring you a helmet.
[knocks on door]
Okay!
All right. You good?
Do you have your motorcycle permit?
Yes, I have it.
All right. Any other questions?
Nope.
I think I'm ready to give it a go.
All right. Time for your first ride.
Take it easy the first time out. Nice and slow.
Take a big wide turn at the dead end.
And don't take your eyes off the road. Ever.
Roger that!
Wish me luck!
[Nate] Good luck! Go get 'em!
[Vanessa] Whoa!
[Vanessa] I'm doing it!
You're doing great!
[Nate] Looks great! Take it around again.
[Vanessa breathing heavily] I don't feel well.
Help me.
Sure. I'm right here. I'm right here.
Are you okay?
I'll be fine. I need to go home.
You don't seem fine.
No! I just need to go home. My meds are there.
Okay. All right. I'll get you home.
I got you.
There must be something else I can...
Hey, how many more lessons do you think I need
before I've mastered the motorcycle?
Well, one, maybe.
You're a pretty fast learner.
Maybe you're a good teacher.
I'd like to think so.
So, do you want to tell me what's happening?
There's nothing to share.
Maybe it would help if I go first.
Umm, I am newly divorced.
Taylor was cheating.
With one of my best clients.
Ouch. That's no good.
That's no wife.
We'd been together since we were eighteen.
I'm sorry. That's really awful.
Maybe.
I don't know.
Maybe it's the best thing that ever happened to me.
Maybe your way of looking at the big picture
is rubbing off on me.
Oh, that's my spiritual side shining through.
How do you adjust to being alone?
Well first you need a rabbit.
Oh, okay.
[they both laugh]
No but, seriously. It just takes time.
For me, the more murals I did,
the more I felt like I wasn't so alone.
I had a purpose. I found my voice.
And, I wanted to share my voice
to ease the suffering of others.
You have a pretty deep soul, Vanessa.
I wish I could forgive and move on.
They say time heals but the rumor mill just seems
to make the wound deeper for me.
Healing is not a science.
It's not something you construct or measure.
You just got to believe it's going to get better, you know.
Wake up every morning and live life.
Maybe I need a list.
Maybe you do.
[they both chuckle]
It's getting late. I should probably get to sleep.
I have an early morning appointment
before I get back to the mural.
Yeah.
Thanks for the lesson, Nate.
No problem.
Good night!
[Nate] Good night.
[door opens and closes]
Dr. Vogel. Hi.
Thanks for seeing me so early.
Of course. How're we feeling?
Pretty good, generally.
That's what I like to hear.
Any troubles with the new medication or supplements?
A few dizzy spells.
But a bit better than the last round.
Okay. Dizzy.
Well, your blood work should be back in time for our next
appointment so we can make any changes we need to
based on that. Okay?
Sounds good.
All right. And I am going to order you another MRI.
So you can book that with reception on the way out.
Got it.
And remember Vanessa.
Rest is not going to make a huge difference
but it's good to give your body a break.
Duly noted.
Okay. We'll see you next time.
Thank you.
Hey!
What are you doing here?
Just getting an early start.
What are you doing here?
You know why I'm here. I told you.
Right. The appointment...
Are you checking up on me?
I really don't appreciate you invading my privacy.
At all.
I was just concerned.
The pills and the list...
Again, everything to do with me, not you.
If you'll excuse me I'm going to go on with my day.
[knocking]
Hey! Need any help?
Hey you! This isn't Wednesday.
Am I having one of those moments?
No, I just was in the area, so I thought I'd stop by.
Check in to see if I could help.
Sure can.
So?
Did anything come of those questions
Nate was asking me about you?
There's nothing to tell, Caroline.
Are you sure?
Nothing to tell at all?
I'm not interested in him as more than just a friend.
If that's what you're implying.
Nate is a person with a lot of baggage, as you well know.
Yes, Nate has baggage, but don't we all?
Besides, I'm sure it's nothing he couldn't
work through for the right person.
Yeah. Possibly.
You know, it's okay to let your guard down
and let someone in.
I'm more of the 'moving on' than the 'letting in' type.
Running away isn't the same as moving on.
[kids laughing, talking]
Hey you guys!
-Hi Vanessa. -Hi!
This is my best friend Lucy.
Hello Lucy.
She's a little shy.
Did you know that we both love purple and mac and cheese.
Purple mac and cheese! Yuck!
Yuck!
Grab a seat you guys.
Aprons first!
Hey there. So.
One of the things about not being in a great marriage
is you get really good at apologizing.
Give it your best shot.
I'm sorry.
No one has any right to judge
how someone else lives their life.
Least of all me.
I am a grown man who lives with his Mom.
Speaking of which she would like to make us dinner.
I don't suppose that mashed potatoes and meatloaf
are on your list?
Thanks. I would love to join Iris for dinner.
And if you happen to be there, that would be okay too.
Okay.
But only if I can borrow your bike so I can practice.
Sure.
Just take it easy. Okay?
Can I bring anything?
Just your appetite. See you at seven.
Thank you so much for inviting me Iris.
Sure.
Where's Nate?
He's been delayed at the site.
He should be here very soon.
I'm glad that it's just us girls, though.
Me too.
Is there anything I can help you with?
Ah. You can pull the ends off those green beans.
[Iris] Woah, I thought you were a painter.
Those are some pretty fancy chef prep moves right there.
I took some French cooking lessons recently
and I love garlic so I put it in everything.
Well, they will be trés magnifique
with my mash and loaf a la Iris.
[they both laugh]
Nate told me about his Dad.
This place must have been a big weight for you.
Ever thought about selling it and traveling?
I feel closer to John by staying here.
I get to meet people from every corner of the world.
I am a part of some of the biggest moments in their lives.
We have weddings, christenings
and even wakes and memorials. The gamut.
I see more living pass through these walls
than I would ever see on the road.
Yeah.
I guess you can have a lot of connections
when you stay in one place.
I never thought staying put could bring so much joy.
I don't have much family of my own
so I've never had those big celebrations.
What about your parents?
My grandmother raised me.
Both my parents died very young.
No wonder Nate feels connected to you.
You understand what true loss is.
Taylor never really knew what Nate went through
when he lost his Father.
All she saw was him moving away from her.
There is so much we have to go through on our own in life.
But I have a lot of people looking down on me.
[door opening]
So I'm never really alone. [door closes]
Sorry I'm late.
[Iris] No problem.
You now have some very fancy beans,
thanks to your tardiness.
Is that right? Hmm.
Well, go set the table.
Yes Mom.
[Vanessa laughs]
[all laughing]
You have a wise and talented co-worker here.
[Nate] Oh! Co-worker.
You really are on your best behavior.
I would have thought you would have dropped
all of your top matchmaking hints by now.
Well I have the wishes of a Mother
don't always bend the will of a son.
Even if I can see what both of you can't.
And there it is! [laughs]
All right. Since you insist, Mother.
Vanessa, this weekend?
What else is on the list?
♪ [happy music]
♪
[female singer] ♪ All the skies are blue today ♪
♪ All the clouds have drifted away ♪
♪ Life is like a work of art ♪
♪ Happiness is in my heart ♪
♪ Oh oh oh Where I want to be ♪
♪ Oh oh oh Just you and me ♪
♪ Oh oh oh We thank our lucky stars ♪
♪ That we are living in this dream of ours ♪
[music ends]
See you tomorrow.
Definitely.
Good night, Nate.
Good night.
[car door closes]
[Vanessa breathing heavily]
[knock at door] Vanessa?
You forgot your purse.
Vanessa?
Vanessa!
[dialing phone]
[monitor beeping]
Hey you.
Hey.
I went out cold, right?
Yeah.
I hate that on a third date. [laughs]
No more jokes.
It's time to come clean then?
It's time.
What if I'm not ready?
Then I don't know if this can grow into
anything more than a friendship.
Why not?
Look.
I've already had a woman in my life who had secrets.
And it wrecked me.
You're mysterious and it's intriguing,
but you scared me.
I need answers.
I'm just living life on my own terms.
Not connecting or sharing your life,
it doesn't feel like living.
It feels like running away.
Fair enough. But it's my life.
Then I'll leave you to it.
Wow!
I can't believe it.
You've really captured the spirit of Creek Falls.
Peaceful, welcoming.
And you're not even finished.
Thanks, Caroline. That mean a lot to me.
Hey Caroline.
Nate.
Hi Vanessa.
Hi.
Can I talk to you for a minute?
Sure, if you like.
Nice to see you, Nate.
You too.
I'm glad to see you back at work.
You really scared me.
I'm sorry.
I wasn't up to talking the other day.
What you saw is a by-product of the medication
I have to take to make sure I can keep working on my list.
So you want me to stop worrying about you?
Yes.
But what if I want to spend more time with you?
Well, we can keep having fun together.
And work on my list.
Well, I did get a peek at that list
and there is something special I think I can help with.
Why don't I pick you up after lunch
and we take the afternoon off?
Sounds like a plan.
All right.
[Vanessa] Right on time.
Yes, being on time can be a bit of a curse
but today it's working for me.
So, are you ready to go?
Pretty much.
So, what's the surprise?
Ah, today, I am the one with the secrets.
Now are you sure you don't need a secret consultant?
Because I have years of experience.
[they both laugh]
Yeah, I think I've picked up a few pointers. [laughs]
So I'm guessing there's a car ride in my future?
That is uncanny. How did you do that?
I'm psychic.
[Nate laughs]
Are we going hiking? Because I've got sandals on.
Nope. Not even close.
[Vanessa] Hot air ballooning? [Nate] No.
[Vanessa] Paris? You're taking me to Paris? [laughs]
Okay, now do I get to see this surprise?
Patience is a virtue.
Sometimes it feels like a luxury.
Ta-da!
[Vanessa] Ah! Butterflies!
Wow!
Look!
Oh wow!
[water gently running]
This is so beautiful.
When I was a little girl, my grandma told me that
butterflies only live for a day.
You know, some butterflies actually live for weeks,
even months.
-Really. -Yes indeed.
And Monarch butterflies go on these incredible journeys
where they migrate for thousands of miles.
That kind of sounds like my journey.
Well, I'm just glad that your journey brought you here.
So, do you have anymore fun facts about butterflies,
Mr. Science?
I do, actually.
Ah, did you know that butterflies are cold-blooded?
They need to bask in the sun in order to be able to fly.
How do you know all this?
I worked here for a few summers
to help pay my way through college.
That's nice.
Yeah. I felt like I was on this path
I thought everyone had to be on.
College, career, get married,
start a family of my own.
Oh, thank you.
I did not see this big break in the road.
Sounds like you were blind-sided.
Maybe.
Or maybe I was just paying too much attention
to the road ahead.
I was so focused on checking boxes
I never engaged with my life.
The divorce has sort of forced me to pay attention.
And are you paying attention now?
I sure am.
Now I would like to share with you
one of my very favorite things.
Oh?
[laughs] How did you...?
What?
This is a peanut butter and mayo sandwich.
Mayo?
Uh huh. I know.
You're a little kooky, Nate Dalton.
I prefer 'fun loving'.
Hmm. Okay.
[they both laugh]
Ready for a try?
Here we go.
That's really good.
Yeah.
[they both laugh]
It's really satisfying.
I invented this when I was eight.
No you did not!
Uh huh.
Really?
It caused a stir in my school.
[they both laugh]
Oh! A shooting star!
Make a wish.
[crickets chirping]
Let me guess.
You wished to finish your list.
What did you wish for?
For you to be okay.
I want you to be okay. Are you okay?
I'm okay. I told you.
I can take care of myself.
I... I just don't think it concerns you.
But I want it to concern me.
I'm just not ready, Nate.
[Nate] You shine brighter than the stars.
[Vanessa laughs]
And you know your butterflies.
I love that those butterflies made you so happy.
Look at you. You're freezing.
Let's get you home.
No, no. I like it out here.
[Vanessa] And it's peaceful.
[Nate] Five more minutes.
[Vanessa] Five more minutes.
So. What's next?
Riding wild stallions bareback?
What else is on the list?
Hmm... There's rock climbing.
I know a good place for rocks.
We could go tomorrow.
It's Saturday, I'm not working.
I should probably keep working on the mural.
But, thank you for a truly special day.
I loved every minute of it.
Well, I will see you for breakfast in the dining room
where I will do must best to convince you to spend
the whole day with me.
Sounds good. [giggles]
Whoa!
Good night.
[door opens, closes]
What do you think?
Can we trust him?
I like him too.
Maybe, just maybe, we can cross the last two items
off the list one day.
Maybe. [laughs]
Sam.
If only you were here.
Smells good. No early risers?
They'll be down in a few minutes.
How was the Social?
Any good gossip this week?
Hey, is Arthur Goodman still doing the thing
with the suspenders and the belt?
Don't make fun of Arthur Goodman.
There's nothing wrong with making sure
your pants don't fall.
Sit.
[Nate laughs]
I had a nice visit with Joyce.
Her nephew is coming to visit next month.
Of course he is.
And all my friends want to know
how your children's ward is coming along.
Well, it isn't exactly 'mine'.
But you can tell them that I'm drafting
the last couple of changes. They're going in for approvals.
Yeah, we're nearly done. It's all pretty positive.
Great. That's what I assumed.
And how are you and Vanessa?
I'm your Mother.
I see the way you two look at each other.
She's a lovely person. Share.
Well, ah, the mural is gorgeous.
It's perfect for the kids.
She really seems to care.
You can tell it with every brush stroke.
And the way she teaches the children.
So this is a relationship then?
Ah, I don't know.
She's very private.
I saw her covering up some bandages from some blood tests.
I don't know what's going on with her,
but she doesn't want to tell me.
I can't have another relationship
filled with secrets. Not after Taylor.
Vanessa isn't like that.
You two are good for each other.
You lift each other up.
Yeah. Maybe. But what if...
You need to let yourself heal from Taylor.
And know that you and Vanessa
are a completely different kind of couple.
I wish people would stop bringing up Taylor.
Who's bringing up Taylor?
At the Social?
Sweetheart, I don't know how to say this except to say it.
Joyce heard that Taylor is pregnant.
Taylor?
My my Taylor? My my ex-Taylor?
That Taylor, yes.
Nate?
Breathe, honey.
I'm fine. I'm fine.
I know how much you loved her.
You stuck it out for so many years.
Yeah, I did.
I thought we were 'til death do we part'.
I thought we wanted to have children together.
I guess she just didn't want to have children with me.
You know, sometimes things happen for a reason.
It's only been a few months.
She's already pregnant with somebody's baby?
I would have made a great father.
And you will be. When the time is right.
Exactly. Never.
Ready to convince me to take the day off Nate?
I can't do this.
What? Nate! Nate!
He's angry with someone else, not with you.
Not one day has gone by in these last few weeks that
Nate hasn't smiled from ear to ear.
Because of you. There is no way...
No, there is every way he wouldn't want this.
I don't blame him.
Sam.
I have done it all.
I have done the silly things on your list.
I have done the dangerous things on the list.
[breathing heavily]
But the last two, Sam,
to love and be loved and to get married.
I don't know.
[straining] I have opened up my heart.
You know how hard it is for me to do that.
But I really tried.
[gasping for air]
The last two things on the list.
I don't know if I have it in me.
It's just... [sobbing]
I don't know.
[sobbing, gasping]
[gasping]
[breathing heavy]
I am losing faith.
[sobbing]
I have fought so hard.
And I've done all the treatments.
I have poured my heart out
on countless murals across the country.
And I painted you in them as an angel.
Because I felt you with me.
[struggling]
[sobbing]
I am tired.
I am tired to the bone.
I just... I just need to rest.
Please. I just, I need to...
I need to rest.
[breathing heavily]
Ah...
You have knocked it out of the park, Vanessa.
[Wallace] This mural is ten times more amazing
than I thought it would be.
I can't wait to share it with everyone at the opening gala.
Thanks, Wallace.
[Wallace] So.
Do you think you'll finish in time?
I always do.
Excellent.
I just sealed a deal to remodel a hospital in Vermont.
And they asked if you'd be interested
in painting a mural for them.
[quietly] A sign. Thank you.
Are you?
You bet.
I love the state of Vermont.
And I've always wanted to work on a project there.
And all that ice cream!
[they both laugh]
We'll find you a place to live.
They have a good budget.
Great.
The more I get, the more I can give back.
I understand supporting a cause and everything,
but, can I ask?
How are you living? You need money to live too, right?
I have my own means.
And art raises the spirits.
No matter how dire your situation.
I focus on serene colors so that the kids that come in here
can feel comfort and light.
They need to feel the peace and the hope
that art can inspire.
I want my art to make you feel better
without you even knowing why.
I should stop chatting and keep painting
if I'm going to finish this on time for the Gala.
I'll let the Vermont hospital know
you've agreed to do their mural.
Thanks Wallace.
[both laughing]
Climbing is such a workout.
I'm feeling muscles I never even knew I had. [laughs]
There is a real color in your cheeks.
I'm glad to see my son's absence isn't a drain on you.
It's hurting me more than I want to admit, Iris.
I can't wallow in it.
I have to finish the mural in time for the Gala.
Will you stay after the Gala?
I don't think so. I got a job in Vermont.
I'll be painting the mural at a hospital there.
Wallace is project managing.
You're moving to Vermont?
Uh huh.
All of the fresh air and the fresh dairy.
It'll be fun.
All good points but, will you tell Nate?
Well, he's not exactly around to tell.
I haven't seen him. Have you?
His boss called him back on a project up in Boston.
It was 'erupting like a volcano'.
Apparently, he's been spending too much time here
and the other project's suffered.
Well that's that.
I'm glad he's getting his priorities in order.
You are exactly what he needs right now.
If he had said that himself, I'd be inclined to believe it.
Please talk to him, Vanessa.
I'm going to miss you, Iris.
I should go.
I'll talk to you later.
Yeah, so he just left for Boston.
I still can't he believe he just left.
Well, his boss needed him back on a project, apparently.
Sure, his work.
He came back for the weekend, right?
You didn't hear me. Nate left. Period.
[a paintbrush drops on the floor]
Here you go buddy.
Sorry. I dropped it.
That's okay.
I noticed you're putting a lot of work
into your painting today.
I like seeing that kind of effort.
I hope to be as good as you one day.
Well, I think that you can do
whatever you set your mind to, Reese.
I'm waiting.
Waiting for what?
For you to say that you'll fight for him.
I have done enough fighting for my life.
In my life.
I'm kind of over it.
I saw the way he looked at you
the other day when he dropped by.
And he barely knew you then.
Will you at least just tell him about your move to Vermont?
I don't want you to leave, Vanessa.
Oh, Sofia. You have so many great friends here.
Life long friends.
They'll always have your back.
But who will have your back?
Samantha.
Always Samantha.
Who is Samantha?
She's someone who loved me and was always there for me.
Excuse me.
Vanessa!
[curtains pulled back]
Nothing came up on your MRI.
And your blood work markers look really good.
Phew.
Looks like you're just going to need
routine blood work once a year.
Once a year?
Oh, wow.
So does that mean I'm officially in remission?
It looks that way.
You're a very lucky girl.
I know.
Every morning I wake up grateful I'm still here.
It's been a long journey but you beat the odds.
And your diligence with the drug regime
has really paid off.
So no more pills?
No more pills.
Which means no more side effects.
Thank you.
You're so welcome.
[Vanessa] Thank you.
Good luck, Vanessa.
Go live your life to the fullest.
I will!
Okay.
Thank you.
Mmm mmm!
Lucky, you are looking at a future top chef.
Or maybe a future Nobel Peace Prize winner.
[giggles]
Future.
I haven't had an actual future in years.
Ah!
Think of all the murals I can paint now.
And think of all the new adventures I can have.
I can climb mountains.
And I can, I can see all the great art of the world.
I can, I can sail the seven seas.
Although... I'm not sure if I like sailing.
Well, we'll see.
Ready for the next adventure, Lucky? Huh?
I'll take that as a yes.
[dials phone]
Hey, thanks for calling.
I was feeling a little at loose ends with myself with
Nate being gone again.
Yup.
I'm glad we can go to the Gala together.
Me too.
Life's too short to wait for anyone.
[Wallace] You know it!
You know what we should do?
What?
We should stay up all night and watch the sun rise.
Okay. But I need a favor.
Okay.
Can you teach me how to Tango?
I can teach you!
-You can? -I can.
-You wouldn't mind? -No.
Okay. All right! We're on.
Oh. Here we are.
All right. You ready?
Yeah. Yes.
It's your night.
♪ [jazzy music] ♪
I love love love love love it.
[Caroline] The colors, the style, the images.
This is Creek Falls.
And you are giving hope to everyone who walks through
these doors for care.
It's extraordinary.
Thanks, Caroline.
You are now appointed my number one art reviewer.
I'm not trying to inflate your ego.
I'm truly blown away.
Awww. You're going to make me blush.
On another note, the kids are going to miss you terribly.
I'm going to miss them, too.
And I'll miss you.
Becoming friends with you has been
one of the best parts about living here.
And there are a lot of good things about living here.
Ah, you're going to make me blush.
I'll try to swing by and visit the kids before I go.
Any chance you could make Creek Falls your home base?
You could still go and paint, travel,
have big adventures but just call this place home?
I love Creek Falls but I just have to follow my path.
To be open to where the road, my road, will take me.
And Nate.
You don't see a path that leads you back to him?
No. Unfortunately, not.
He's still in Boston.
I haven't heard from him.
Oh, I'm sorry, sweetie. That's really unlike him.
I was blind sided.
I left my heart out there.
Open.
I'm so confused about men now.
Don't let Nate discourage you.
There are a lot of decent guys.
There is someone for you.
You're right.
I'll meet my soul mate out on the open road.
That's very profound.
But, tonight we celebrate!
I'm going to get us more champagne.
Thank you.
Vanessa!
Wallace.
You'll be pleased to know that all your laboring
has paid off.
Everyone loves the mural.
You should be proud.
Thank you.
I am really proud of my work.
But I'm also really proud to be a part of this journey.
It's quite an amazing journey.
Yeah. I'm very grateful.
Care to dance?
I would love to dance.
[both laugh]
You know you still owe me that Tango lesson.
I do. I do.
Yeah, you do.
-You're a very good dancer. -Oh, thank you.
[Vanessa laughs]
Is that Nate? Nate!
Hey.
Hey, Wallace.
Nate.
Excuse me.
The mural is spectacular.
Congratulations.
Thanks.
There's your signature angel.
She's always there when someone needs strength.
Your work is so famous.
Why don't you just sign it with your own name?
I don't paint murals in hospitals for attention, Nate.
And I don't do it for money.
I do it to comfort the patients
and their families and caregivers.
To give them hope when there is darkness.
To remind them that they're loved and they're not alone.
So, you're leaving?
Tomorrow.
I'm going to go find Caroline.
No. Please, Vanessa.
I know I don't deserve it, after my little vanishing act.
But I would love the opportunity
to give you an explanation.
Okay. Okay.
When I found out Taylor was pregnant,
it really messed me up.
I had been wanting a family for so long.
And she had been resistant to that idea.
And I realize now that she just didn't want
to have a family with me.
And I had to come to terms with that.
I wasn't the right person for her.
But more importantly,
she wasn't the right person for me, either.
Vanessa, you've opened me up to living life fully.
And my life doesn't feel full without you in it.
You are my person, Vanessa.
Look. I hear you.
I just don't think I'm that important to you.
I mean, I let you in
and you just left without an explanation.
You just left me here alone...
I made a mistake. I understand that.
I was just so confused about the list and the pills.
But while I was away I came to understand that
it doesn't matter how much time we have,
just that we get to spend it together.
Time is so precious.
I just don't know if I want to invest it
in someone who's broken my trust.
I'm sorry, Nate.
So she walked out of the Gala and I just stood there.
Frozen.
Any words of advice for your idiot son?
You've actually shown great insight,
even though you pretty much crushed Vanessa in the process.
You are an evolved man.
When I opened up to her, it really didn't go very well.
Did you hear me say crushed?
But you spoke from your heart. I'm sure she saw that.
Just give it some time. Give her some time.
But she's leaving.
She took a job in Vermont.
And truthfully, I don't know how much time she has left.
She actually seems to have a whole new lease on life.
What do you mean?
She got some incredible news from a doctor's appointment.
She said it was sad though because
she didn't have anyone to share it with.
That girl has been through so much.
You're right. You're right, Mom!
Right about what?
Of course, I'm right. I'm always right
I'm your Mother.
[knock at door]
It's open!
[door opens, closes]
Hey Vanessa.
Mind if I come in?
Well, you own the place, so sure.
Can we sit?
So, ah, is it quite a big mural
that you're painting in Vermont?
Very big.
Ah, sounds... tough.
How've you been?
Fine.
My Mom mentioned that you'd gotten some news.
Yeah. Some really good news.
You just won't let me in.
I can see how, from your perspective,
that seems true.
But I was only trying to protect myself.
And Samantha.
Who is Samantha?
I've heard you mention her.
Was she your grandmother?
No, she's not my grandmother.
She's my guardian angel.
And I am her life.
[Nate] It's okay. It's okay.
[Vanessa sobbing]
Samantha. I miss you so much.
[Nate] It's okay.
She knew her disease was incurable
and yet she spent all her strength trying to help me.
But that's the strength I see in you everyday.
That's the life that we see in your murals.
After, after she died, I started to get better.
And I went into remission.
Your pills...
I thought that you were dying
and that's what you couldn't share with me.
No. No no.
The pills were to help me rebuild my immune system
after years of treatments.
I was in remission but the doctors weren't ready
to give me a clean bill of health.
That's, that's the news I got yesterday.
And I wasn't here to share that with you.
I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
There's something else that I haven't shared.
When we first met, I couldn't place
where I'd seen your art work before.
I went online and did some searching
but none of it really connected.
Then at the Gala, I saw your mural and it clicked.
My Father was at a hospital in Delaware.
You did a mural there.
It must have been one of your first.
He mentioned it several times and I remember
wheeling him back to his ward one time,
he pointed out the angel in the mural.
Your angel gave my Father peace and tranquility
in his final hours.
She gave me peace.
So you and I,
we've been close even though we never met.
I'm the painter but Sam was always the angel.
Well, she brought us together.
So she's my angel too.
And I was so scared when we started
working through your list.
The closer we got, the more the idea of you dying,
it engulfed me.
I didn't know how to feel.
But now I know.
I know that I have fallen completely in love with you
and your spirit.
You've changed how I look at life
and how precious our moments are here.
Life's short.
I don't want to waste any more time without you.
Nate. I missed you so much.
I'm yours.
If you'll have me.
Having you here right now, hearing what you're saying,
it's giving me more strength than you could possibly imagine.
But don't disappear on me again. Please.
I won't. I promise
I didn't mean to run away on you.
It was just about my past and letting go of old dreams
so that I could restart and make new ones.
To look forward to the future.
The future.
Sam wrote the bucket list.
All the items on the list
are things that she wanted for me.
And I feel sad doing them
because she, she never could.
She wouldn't want you to feel sad.
It's especially the last two.
To fall in love and get married.
They break me because she never got to meet her person.
Never got to feel the way I feel about you.
But she'd want you to feel that.
Yeah. She would.
I love you.
I love your laugh and your smile
and your art and your passion.
And and and...
I love you too.
So, maybe we could make Creek Falls our home base.
You could travel for your projects.
I could travel for my projects.
And we could get started on a combined list.
What?
Number one.
Oh, looks like this one's just for me.
'Find the most beautiful girl in the world...'
'And propose to her.'
Will you marry me?
Yeah! Yes! Yes!
I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
Living our very own list.
[they both laugh]
I think Samantha would like that.
I think she would love that.
[indistinct chattering]
♪ [beautiful music]
♪
[female singer] ♪ Meet me where the sun sets ♪
♪ Golden days I won't forget ♪
♪ Lights will hold you as you rest ♪
♪
♪ Meet me where the road ends ♪
♪ Lost out here without my friend ♪
You know, with all the life I've seen
come through these doors, weddings and christenings,
celebrations of family and friends.
I have never seen such so much love between two people.
I know my John could see that too.
Iris.
You may be seated.
[Judge] As tokens of their marriage,
Nate and Vanessa have selected these rings.
[Judge] Nate, as you place this ring on Vanessa's finger,
please repeat this vow:
With this ring, I thee wed and pledge my love.
[Judge] Vanessa,
as you place this ring on Nate's finger,
please repeat this vow:
With this ring,
I thee wed and pledge my love.
With this ring, I thee wed and pledge my love.
Before these witnesses,
I pronounce you, Nate, and you, Vanessa, husband and wife.
You may kiss the bride.
[female singing] ♪ All we are and all we know ♪
[clapping, cheering]
♪ Are little pieces of the whole ♪
♪ Someday we'll know ♪
♪
♪ When I wake up and I'm all alone ♪
♪ I can feel it, I can feel it ♪
♪ When I look back and the moments gone ♪