Chesapeake Shores

Previously on Chesapeake Shores:

- Been a pleasure working with you. - You're leaving?

- Does Mick know? - It was his idea.

If I was dating someone with that much passion and charisma,

- I'd be writing about my love life too. - Yeah.

Martin and I had passion. Simon and I have conversations.

Maybe you can talk your way into a kiss.

Perfect.

Kevin and I are still trying to figure out what we wanna do for our wedding.

It wouldn't hurt to start planning.

I am about to blow the whistle on the Porter Fund.

Abby, you're officially suspended without pay,

pending a formal investigation.

Thanks.

So is it just me, or is this weird?

That we're now engaged?

We decided we're spending our lives together,

but we haven't been able to spend just one day alone.

When you called, it was supposed to be you and me, right?

That's what I thought too.

I agree, location is important.

But you have to start with theme. Theme dictates venue.

Ooh, whimsical. Romantic. No, vintage.

Mmm. Desert island.

- Like the beach? - No, like Gilligan and the Skipper.

Is it just me, or do they maybe not want us to help?

- They definitely don't want us to help. Fine, we'll lay off.

But Kevin's wedding signifies an important family shift.

It's a chance for all of us to look forward and begin anew.

And weddings are super fun.

Seriously, you guys are way overthinking this. It's like a year away.

Connor, weddings are about being happy

and joyful and positive and hopeful about the future.

- Do you want happy-joyful? - Mm-hm.

Well, then I'm happily doing research for my uncle. Again.

And I'm ecstatic we found the perfect inn that someone else wants to buy.

And I am overjoyed...

about everything.

Ice cream used to make everything better.

Yeah, it's lost its magical power.

So back to planning the wedding?

Must be nice having control of your club back.

Yeah, it is. It's one of the few things that still feels like home.

I get it.

It's definitely feeling more like a place where you'd wanna hear music.

That's why I built the Bridge.

I always dreamed of having my own venue.

A place where up-and-coming artists could develop their sound.

- Is that how you found yours? - Me? No, no.

I always loved music because of my mom.

But I didn't find my sound until I got out on the road.

And now you're back.

That was always the plan.

Give something back to the industry that's given me so much.

It's time for the next chapter in my life.

But enough about me. I don't know anything about you,

except you're always late coming back from breaks,

and I'm pretty sure you're not on the run from the law.

- Pretty sure? - I'd say fifty-fifty.

Trust me, you don't wanna hear about me. My life is pretty boring.

Is that right?

How do you know my song?

- You heard it once. - When I like something, I don't forget it.

So, what's it about?

I wrote it about my boyfriend. Well, ex-boyfriend.

He was gonna be some big rock star.

And I was supposed to follow him around the country,

be at his beck and call.

And what happened?

I decided I deserved better and ditched him in Atlanta.

He never really treated me that well. It was all about him.

- Well, at least you got a song out of it. - Half a song.

- I guess I'm still trying to figure it all out. - Well, you came to the right place.

- Casual Tuesday? - No, I'm actually not going to work today.

I'm going to take Carrie and Caitlyn to school and then I'm gonna volunteer.

You see what's happening with the Porter Fund?

Good thing your company passed on it.

Yeah, they're Hunter Drew & Associates' problem now.

When I did take the occasional day off from work,

I always treated myself to a chocolate éclair at Ross' Bakery.

- I used to love those. - You can only eat so many muffins in life.

I won't tell Gran you said that.

- Hey, where is she, by the way? - She had to leave early.

Had some errands to do. Said it was a secret.

- More like harassing Mayor Frank? - That's my guess.

Uh, hey, are you doing okay?

You've been a little bit on edge since Gran got back from Ireland.

Have I?

Well, maybe because she didn't tell me that she was sick.

I could've flown over to help.

- That's probably why she didn't tell you. - Probably.

So a simple day of volunteering without work?

Or talking about work.

I don't think either of us are equipped to do that.

This where you say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree?

No, this is where I tell you that I'm very, very proud of you.

Thanks, Dad.

Hey, you guys look excited.

Mom's gonna volunteer for the lunch duties.

- And then help out in my class. - Yes, math.

I need to brush up on my multiplication tables.

- Good morning! - Mom, didn't you get my message?

- I'm taking the girls to school today. - I came to see your father.

Uh-oh.

You know what? I think I'm going to take your suggestion

and get myself an éclair after I drop the girls off.

You see? The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

- Now you're channeling me. - Oh, Dad.

I've been happily channeling you my whole life. Bye.

- Bye, girls. Have a good day. Bye.

So, what's your schedule look like?

Well, after this, I'm gonna meet with some attorneys,

and then lunch, and then I'll meet with some more attorneys.

And then, just to shake things up, I'm gonna meet with some attorneys.

If you can pull yourself away from all that excitement,

I'm gonna go check out venues for Kevin's wedding.

I'd love your input.

No attorneys, promise.

Darius, I'm telling you, you're gonna love it.

It's a smaller venue, but the sound is first-class.

Three weeks?

No, no, no, that'd be great.

Yeah, I'll come down and visit the family soon.

All right.

For a guy who got his dream back, you don't seem very happy.

Well, I got the dream, but no music to accompany it.

I can't find anyone good on short notice.

I'd go with Dierks or Hunter.

Right.

What about you?

- You can't be serious. - No, I'm serious.

And you'll never find a safer place to get your feet wet as a performer.

And I'm in a pinch.

I can't do it. I just can't.

Well, just take the day to think about it.

All right?

So you're assuming I'm picking you as my best man?

I'm your only man.

Connor, we just got engaged, so maybe just cool it for a bit.

I was cooling it for a bit, until I hung out with the sisters.

And then I overloaded on happy and joyful, and now I just can't shake it.

We are just starting to talk about our lives together.

- We have a lot to figure out. - Our family needs to celebrate.

Our family celebrates everything.

Chesapeake Shores celebrates everything.

I'm just not gonna allow my wedding to compensate for any of it.

Well, it already has.

I used your wedding as an excuse for Danielle and I to talk about our future.

- That's very self-serving. - Yes. Yes, it was.

But it's surprising how much you can talk about your own life

when you're pretending to talk about somebody else's.

What have you learned?

Well, I learned that Danielle has some very strong opinions

about not needing family.

- That's pretty harsh. - Yeah, I know.

Hi, Gran.

Why are you in a bakery?

- Oh, caught red-handed. - Wow, I like your kicks.

Yes, well, I'm training for a marathon.

Well, you just had pneumonia, so you be careful.

Thank you.

What is going on here? Have you been buying your muffins all these years?

Don't be silly.

I had to run business errands early this morning,

and I'm politicking over at city hall.

You mean, harassing Mayor Frank.

You must always remember, it's important to stay in touch with our elected officials.

You have a lovely day.

- Don't get too many sweets. - All right.

- Okay. - Bye, Gran.

Um, excuse me.

Excuse me, sir?

Is that the last éclair?

Mm. You can have it, if you like.

You're joking, right?

If you're hung up, I'll give you the non-bitten end.

- I think I'll pass, thank you. - Okay, well, suit yourself.

Can you get the door for me?

Are you serious?

Mm.

Thank you.

Are you gonna break up with him?

No. Why would I do that?

Because you're not happy?

So? Lots of people are unhappy in relationships.

That is not a reason that people break up.

Um, I think that's exactly why people break up.

But he's smart and handsome and, um...

sweet and funny.

- And he has an amazing accent. - All true.