Modern Persuasion

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This is Wren. Thank you for getting back to me.

I was hoping you might be able to come in for a meeting.

We just finished the move, everything is up and running.

This week is bad for you? Maybe next week.

Hello?

Yes, I'm sure I don't need a plus one.

I'm sorry, I have to get this other call.

Thank you for calling me back.

Wentworth doesn't seem to be feeling very well.

He hasn't touched his food in two days.

Today at noon?

Yes... I...

I can make that work.

Okay, see you then.

Oh, honey, you are going to be so mad.

Okay, let's go.

I'm sorry, Wentworth.

You're going to love my new office.

Wren, wait for me.

I have no idea where I'm going.

Grayson, I'm not sure the limo fits in

with our downsizing plan.

I'm not sure it's bring-your cat-to-work day.

I could only get a daytime vet appointment.

I can only travel in style.

We just need to be careful with the expenses.

And I just need a few niceties

during these oppressive austerity measures

that you and Maxine have instated.

Maybe you could work your way down to a taxi.

Next, you'll be having me take a subway.

- Hah! I would never. - It's nice.

You go over a bridge.

At this point, I might jump.

Come see your new office.

I made sure you got the very best option

- this slum has to offer. - Lead the way, Rebecca.

At least someone still gets me.

- Wren! Hi, kitty. - Ooh!

- What do we think? - A's colors and B's graphics.

Bold that text, and we're good to go.

I knew you'd clock exactly that.

Maxine wants to have a quick meeting with you in the conference room.

Do you want me to, like, hold your cat?

We could bring it to your office.

Everything's unpacked and ready for you. It looks ferosh.

You guys are the best. Thank you. Walk with me. Updates?

Okay. Open Heart just had its event stats

- and donations released. - That party was insane.

- Turnt AF. - We had to shut the list down early

because people were posting about not being able to get in.

Total FOMO. That is baller.

We didn't alienate anyone, did we?

That's not the best strategy.

- No, alienating people's super in. - Echo that.

How are we doing on following up with potential clients?

Ooh, we haven't had a ton of luck on that.

You know what's real? The struggle.

Well, there's still plenty of names left on that list.

I'll spend today following up after this meeting.

'Kay.

- Good morning, Maxine. - Isn't the new sign fantastic?

Love that you've added your married name.

Lizzie must be thrilled. Have you told Grayson yet?

You changed the name of our company?

Well, it was time for a rebrand.

- I thought you were joking! - New office, new name.

What was wrong with Keller & Keller?

Father is rolling over in his grave.

- Your father passed away? - No, he's still in Florida.

Palm Beach, dead, what's the difference?

You can't change the name of a known family company.

Keller-Lynch is my family's name.

This is what I get for supporting marriage equality.

Mm, I have a sinus headache.

Lizzie, why are you here?

You don't get to ask me that anymore.

- My name is on the sign. - Lizzie and I are spending

all our time together until the baby arrives.

Yes, and it better come quick because every inch

of my body is in pain. Oy!

- Achoo! - Bless you.

Oh, that's a nice view of Manhattan.

We have a view of Manhattan because we're not on it.

I'm sure the prisoners on Ryker's Island

love their view as well.

Wren, how's the wrap on the Open Heart event?

The launch party got a huge amount of social media buzz...

I hate to interrupt - no, actually, I don't.

I've set up a very promising meeting.

A new supermodel, I hope?

No, it's corporate, and for Wren.

An app developer wants to meet us about marketing

their new charitable giving site.

Excellent. We need more business in that sector.

Silicon Valley, all of the new money,

- yet none of the old class. - Rebecca, what's the company?

Laconia.

- Laconia? - Mm-hmm.

- Is that... - The company behind Blipper.

I love Blipper! I bleep a lot.

When did everyone start speaking gibberish?

Who owns Laconia?

Owen Jasper.

Is he hard to look at, like most internet people?

Beauty's in the eye of the beholder.

That was said by an ugly person.

No, he's very handsome. From pictures that I've seen.

Well, uh, they're not giving us much upfront information,

but they said they'll explain their needs at the meeting.

Wren always comes up with her best ideas under pressure.

She's not paying attention. Look.

Wren?

Sorry.

Uh, I, I need to...

I need to research this company a bit more.

- When did they wanna meet? - This afternoon, at 3:00.

Oh, that's too soon. I need more time.

- And I need my old life back. - Well, we shouldn't wait.

I'm sure we're not the only firm we're meeting with.

Who are we pitching to?

I believe Laconia's CFO, Sam Benson.

- Great. Fantastic. - Yeah,

but Owen Jasper is going to be in town,

so he might attend himself.

I guess we'll find out later today.

Okay, so everyone's ready at 3:00, then?

Excuse me, I should start working on this immediately.

- Oh hey, you're Wren, right? - Yes.

Hi, I'm Denise. I'm the new receptionist.

I have a message here for you, somewhere.

Uh...

Oh! Hi there. Hold, please.

- What's the new name? - You can just KKL.

I'm not saying KK anything.

Well, the name is Keller & Keller-Lynch.

Lynch is the other name?

Hmm.

How can I help you? Uh huh.

Okay, let me get you to someone who can speak to that.

Okay. How do I transfer?

I've only been working here for 5 minutes.

Just hit forward, then 22, and send it to Crystal.

- She'll handle it. - 22...

Okay, good.

Whew! Thanks, girl.

I'm starting a whole new career here.

Oh, an assistant from the city planner's office

is confirming your coffee date with Vanessa Perry.

Oh, that's my aunt. That's today.

Can you fax this for me?

Is it 1998 or something?

Is faxing passé?

I'm always the last to know. What does one do these days?

I can take a picture and email it.

You're so modern.

I bet you know what a ride sharing app is.

Mm-hmm.

I could put one on your phone.

Delightful!

Delightful. That's... yeah. Okay.

Grayson, stop bothering the staff.

Ready?

Oh no,

I'm so not doing this today.

Hey, don't give me that side eye, Wentworth.

No judgment out of you.

Who are you talking to? You're acting strange today.

I talk to Wentworth sometimes.

That takes your cat lady thing

to a disturbing new level.

Here's the research I did on Laconia.

Thank you, Rebecca.

I'd sit in on the meeting but I have a perfume to launch.

Do you have a change of clothes?

Why, what's wrong with what I'm wearing?

The color. It manages to be both loud and sad.

Like an Adele song.

Uh, Rebecca, excuse me, I have to take this call.

Yeah, sure. Take those calls.

It's not like we have a hugely important meeting later

that could save the company from going under.

At least fix that bow.

Vanessa, hey.

Um, listen, I have to ask you a huge favor.

You are an angel for doing this.

I could've sent someone from my office

to take him to the vet.

Well, he hates everybody except for you and me.

Oh,

that's because he has excellent judgment.

- Mm-hmm. - Hello.

Oh, I brought you your favorite muffin,

- since we can't have our date. - Thank you.

And I am so sorry about that. It's a new client.

He wants to meet at 3:00. This move has been great,

but we do need to get more business.

That company is run as a hobby,

like dilettantes who never had to work a day in their lives.