Accidentally Engaged

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Didn't see you here last Friday.

No, but I loved the place.

-Friday... -I know.

Here you go, ladies.

All right, so we got you your director-approved apron.

Yeah, yeah. I like the small better.

So, I saw his abs.

-Seriously? -Yeah.

Yeah. He just ripped his shirt off right in front of me.

Abs for days.

What did you do?

Well, I did what any girl would do.

I just refrained from asking him

to take a selfie with me for my Instapics.

And you? Are you gonna be able to handle looking him in the eyes

without stumbling over your lines?

I think I'll manage.

I mean, he's just a person like everyone else, right?

Right.

We're ready for her.

Let's go, Clare.

It's Clarissa.

Go, go, go.

Let's go.

I need everyone at their ones!

Okay, guys, quiet on set!

We're gonna roll for rehearsal.

Sound!

All right. Scene 101 A, take one: Coffee Shop Crush.

And action.

Hi.

I didn't see you last Friday.

Or the Friday before, but you were here...

three Fridays ago.

I was visiting my mom in San Fran.

Aw, that's sweet.

I thought I'd never see you again.

Well, I'm here now.

Let me buy you a cup of coffee.

Can I get you anything else?

Think I've got everything I need right here in front of me.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry!

Um... No.

I didn't know the lid wasn't--

Don't sweat it. Wardrobe has doubles.

Wardrobe has doubles.

Yeah. You, come with me.

Clarissa, honey, you always gotta check your props.

I know. I made a complete fool of myself

in front of two of the hottest up-and-coming actors in Hollywood right now.

Oh! Oh, please!

Honey, Stella is a notorious diva.

It was probably her bad karma that caused it to happen in the first place.

And Chas, he's all sexy soap-appeal, no brains above.

I doubt he'd remember you if he saw you.

Jeannette, I know how hard you worked to get me that audition.

Forget it. Okay?

You still got paid, and we'll keep it on your headshot

until we book you something better.

Yeah. But what if this small part led to something bigger?

Clarissa, it was seven lines.

It's not the end of the world or your career.

You're barely 24.

Yeah. Well, Stella's 24.

So says her publicist.

I'll have you know that Stella is nearly 30.

And do not compare yourself to her.

You are a talented actress.

So you're not all lips and lashes.

But you are beautiful.

You look like a storybook princess.

And you're vulnerable, yet you're strong.

Honey, you have star quality, that's why I signed you.

You're right.

I mean, 'cause if I don't believe in myself, who will, right?

See? You are a great actress.

What?

Well, even though you're down on your luck

and you don't believe a word you just said,

you had me convinced.

Thanks.

All right. You go home, you get some rest.

And I'm gonna get you out for a commercial audition

on Friday at two in Studio City, okay?

I can't. I'm going back home for a bridal shower, remember?

Yes, you're maid of honor in your best friend's wedding, right?

The honor is all mine.

All right.

Well, it'll be good for you to get away. Go have fun!

And, Clarissa...

Life is a movie if you let it be. I know.

-Okay. -All right. Go have fun.

-Bye. -Bye.

Of course I'm coming!

You think I'd miss your bridal shower? I'm your maid of honor.

Um... About that.

What?

Well, since you don't live here,

and you've been so busy with your auditions and stuff,

and haven't really been able to help with planning,

I kind of had to make you like...

a co-maid of honor.

I'm sorry, you made me a what?

A... co-maid of honor.

Maya, there's no such thing as co-maid of honor. Are you serious?

Hey, look, it's my wedding, and I can create whatever kind of title I want.

Look, Riss, I'm sorry.

It's just Kelly's been the one who's been doing all the grunt work on this.

So, I had to kind of give her that title.

And you know I wish it were you.

But I realize how busy you've been with your auditions.

Not anymore. I just got fired.

And now I just got fired from wedding duties, too. Great.

Look, it's not like that, okay?

I still want you right by my side on that big wedding day, okay?

Nothing's gonna change besides a silly little title.

You're my best friend, Riss.

I mean, heck, you're like family to me. Sister I've never had.

You're right. I'm sorry. It's...

I guess it's a good thing that Kelly stepped up to the plate.

Yeah. Well, don't get me wrong,

her and Veronica have been driving me nuts,

but I will say that those two know how to get stuff done.

Okay, fine.

But when I get there tomorrow, I'm gonna have my say in some of the arrangements, too.

Of course you will.

And me and Pete will be there to welcome you with open arms.

How is the old fart, anyway?

Speaker phone!

Pete! You know I love you.

How am I an old fart?

You're old.

I'm six years older.

You should've seen him running at the park today.

He fell over after the first mile.

That is her cooking.

She's trying to keep me heavy so I'm slow and easy to catch.

So, Riss, how the heck did you get fired from your job?

I... spilled coffee all over Chas Hunter and Stella Sommers' laps.

But, Riss, you really are a waitress.

I know. I must've been, like, nervous. I don't know.

Well, was it hot at least? I hope it was boiling hot.

That Stella Sommers deserves it. She's so full of herself.

Yeah. But what did I do to deserve it?

I mean, I thought my karma was pretty on point.

I don't know.

You're just gonna have to leave it up to a higher calling, I guess.

Okay? 'Cause everything happens for a reason.

And if this wasn't your ticket to success, then the next thing will be.

I just wish I could do it over.

Well, when that opportunity comes,

you just have to make sure that you're ready to take it.

Aw, thanks. You're the bestest friend ever, you know that?

No, you are.

Okay, I'm gonna be there this weekend. I will see you guys.

I cannot wait to just relax and not think about Hollywood.

Bye!

Can I get you guys anything else?

No. I think we're all right, thank you.

Perfect.

Uh... Chas.

Hey.

Hi.

You know, I...

I think I came to the wrong place.

Hey, Melody, can you watch my tables for a second?

Hey, baby, can we just meet back at my place?

The menu here isn't so great.

Yeah. I'll pick us up some takeout.

All right, bye.

You didn't even look at the menu.

I didn't think my publicist would like it here is all.

You thought I was gonna pour cold coffee on your lap again.

I'm not an idiot, you know. I wait tables for a living.

Really?

Shouldn't you be brunching at the Ivy with some Teen Choice Award winners?

I don't even know you're name. Why are you so mad at me?

You're the one who set our shoot back two hours.

You know what? Does no one blame the props master for not doing his job?

Checking your props is practically Acting Class 101.

Since when?

Since always. I don't know. That doesn't change.

Great, I'm getting acting advice from kids' TV show star.

Wait, you watched Cool Time Kids?

Everyone our age did.

You had a crush on me, didn't you?

Come on, admit it. You thought I was cool.

I have to get back to work.

Just remember, coffee is better in a cup than on your shirt.

Joke! It was a joke!

Come on. You'll get a better gig. Just... you know, avoid props.

Hey, I didn't know... Excuse me.

That was Chas Hunter!

The one and only.

Okay, he's hella dreamy.

And he knows it.

Wait. So, are you two, like, really a thing?