High Flying Romance

So, tell me everything.

It was a dud.

"It" was a dud, or "he" was a dud?

Both.

He was such a good catch.

Yeah, for someone else.

Why? -I don't know,

maybe because he talked about real estate the entire time,

or his latest trip to Milan,

the new Tesla he just bought...

So he's rich.

You know, for most people,

that would be a bonus, not a strike.

I appreciate the set-up, I do.

He's a nice enough guy. He's just not my person.

Ugh. Who's not your person?

Ah, the realtor.

I told Shirley you'd have nothing in common with him.

Coming from the self-proclaimed set-up master that you are?

You know it!

Okay, so maybe it wasn't the best set-up.

It says I burned over 40 calories.

Ooh, good job, babe!

The couple that works out together

stays together.

I don't know about that, but I do know

that being married to the best chef in town

means working out is definitely a must.

Are you trying to say

that it's just my cooking that won your heart?

It wasn't these luscious locks?

Ooh, did you pick a dress yet for the birthday extravaganza?

You know, I almost forgot.

Well, you have no idea

what this man has for you on the menu,

and I have put together an amazing guest list.

Shutting down your entire restaurant

to throw me a birthday party feels a little excessive, no?

No, we told you, business is great.

Plus, you know how your sister loves any excuse

to throw a party. I know.

I know, I just wish we could celebrate me getting younger

versus me getting older. Whoa!

What's wrong with getting older? Because clearly it is cooler.

Fair enough. I'm gonna go get signed up for the festival.

You guys want to come? -No. We're gonna run,

so I will give you that.

Thank you. -Sign me up.

Okay, all right. Love you.

Uh, Hannah, eight o'clock, sharp.

Okay.

Hey! Come on, Rusty. Come on! Good boy.

Thank you so much for signing up.

I so look forward to seeing you at the festival.

Okay, fine. Thanks.

Katie, hi!

Hannah! -What are you doing here?

Oh, my law firm's the official sponsor this year,

so I'm running all the meet-and-greets

for the contestants.

"Face of the Festival", as you might say.

Wow. That's a great photo. -Thanks.

Is registration still open?

Yes. Right over there. Just log in your name,

division, and contact info.

Thanks.

Bye. -Rusty, come on.

So, what do you say, Dad?

I think it's a great idea.

You do? -But in a few years.

You got to be at least 12 years old, sweetheart.

Are you sure? -Pretty sure.

Says who? -The law, kiddo.

You know Mrs. Hanover said

I was the best dogsitter she ever had.

I know she did,

but kids are a lot different than dogs.

I'm sorry, kiddo, but babysitting's out of the question

until you get just a little but older.

Gavin McQueen!

Katie. Hi. What are you doing here?

What am I doing here?

More like, what are you doing here?

Thought we'd sign up for the kite festival.

No, I mean back in town.

I thought you were still in Chicago.

Just moved back.

Is your dog friendly? -He is,

and he loves scratches behind his ear.

His name is Rusty.

Are you signing up for the festival?

My dad is. We just moved here

and he thinks it's something I'll like.

You just moved here? That's exciting.

I guess, but I've never flown a kite before,

so I'm not sure if I'll like it.

You've never flown a kite before?

Well, in these neck of the woods,

kite flying is a kid's rite of passage.

Do you want to try? -Really?

Sure, why not?

So right here, this is your line.

You're gonna make sure it's nice and taut

and tight, okay?

I'll pull back while you run.

Uh, Sir? Do you mind...

...watching him? Thank you.

Okay. You go this way. All right, you ready?

Well, I'm surprised that your parents

didn't mention that when I saw them.

When did you see them?

I'm doing the transfer on the title of the house for you, silly!

I just didn't know you would be moving into it so soon.

Yeah, my mom said they had an attorney,

but she never mentioned it was you.

Well, now you know.

Always thought you'd make a good lawyer.

Because I would always get my own way.

Dad, over here!

That's my daughter.

I should probably go get her signed up.

Oh, hey, wait. Pull out your phone.

Let's exchange numbers. Phone. Come on.

All right. There you are and...

I just air-dropped you my contact info.

Got it. -Call me.

Will do.

We should talk business, pleasure, catch up.

It's been way too long. -Yeah. Yeah, it has.

See ya.

Dad, you watching? Over here!

Sure am. Oh!

Oh!

That was some really good flying.

Thanks for letting me try. -Of course.

Nice keel.

What's a keel?

It's this vertical piece of sail here.

It's kind of like the keel on a boat.

It keeps the kite stable,

and there's also a spot where you can attach

a flying line without a bridle.

I hope it was okay that I let her fly it.

Of course it was okay! Thank you.

I'm Hannah. Hannah Adams. -Gavin McQueen.

Wait. Like Shirley Adams' little sister?

Younger sister.

I'm actually an inch and a half taller than her now.

I never would've recognized you.

Yeah, back then, I was sporting braces and glasses,

and the winning combo has a way of disguising one's looks.

Weren't those glasses bright pink?

Good memory.

Yeah, and you used to take music lessons from my mom, didn't you?

Yeah, that was me.

I am actually a music teacher myself,

all thanks to your mom.

Uh, she was so inspiring.

I also remember that she made the best lemonade

I think I have ever had. -Still does.

Did you know my dad is a reigning kite champion?

Oh, he is, is he? -According to my father,

I still hold the title from when I was 16 years old.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news,

but somebody broke your record.

No. -Many years ago.

Who? Who was it that took my title?

All I remember is that she was wearing a stellar pair

of hot-pink glasses.

You? - Yupper.

And here I've been bragging all these years,

never realizing.

Looks like I'm gonna have to work on my flight skills,

get that title back. -Looks like you might.

Okay, I don't want to keep you two

because registration is about to close,

and you definitely need to sign up.

See you around?

Well, if this park is your new kite-training ground,

you definitely will.

I live in the cottage down the beach,

so keep the music down, will ya?

I will try. -

Bye, Rusty!

There you go.

Come on, Parks. Let's get you signed up.

So what did he look like? -Older.

Bald? -Full head.

Pot belly? -Fit.

Short? -Still 6'1".

You do know I'm standing right here, don't you?

It's just inquiring minds want to know, sweetheart,

you know, what he looks like.

I played hockey with Gavin for years. Great guy.

Oh, my sexy hockey husband.

Wait, so you guys are friends? -Sure, I was friends with him.

Athletic, smart, a woodworker.

Lost his wife a few years back.

He lost his wife? A widower? -Heard that's why he moved back.

You know, to be closer to family.