Chesapeake Shores

Previously on Chesapeake Shores:

- How bad is it with Dilpher? - There's an investigation.

- You can't trust anyone these days. - Derrick Porter?

- Emma Rogers. - Trace.

You're a singer-songwriter?

We should go back to Chesapeake Shores, rebuild our inn.

- My play, it's not about the family. - It's about you and Simon.

Will you marry me?

Kevin O'Brien...

- Abby, I never wanted to hurt you. - I know.

But I can't go back.

It's perfect.

Yeah.

Well, maybe not perfect, but...

Maybe not, but the termites are gone. It's been tented.

I think it just needs a fresh coat of paint.

Yeah, a fresh coat of paint, and maybe a...

- A really good cleaning. - Yes.

A really, really, really good cleaning.

Okay, maybe this was fate.

Maybe this was meant to happen.

Maybe this was some crazy life lesson, and we're gonna reopen the inn,

and it's all gonna be better than it was before.

Yeah, I don't think termite damage works like that.

Okay. Maybe we'll use two coats of paint.

God, you've really thought of everything, haven't...?

Maybe we can ask my dad for help.

Yeah.

Or learn how to duck.

It's gonna be okay.

Oh, the curse of being a wordsmith.

Luckily for you, today, I'm having a sale on verbs.

I was hoping, this time, it wouldn't be just words.

Brilliant. What do you have in mind?

Oh, I can think of one or two things.

I can only think of one.

Lovely! And a perfect time to break.

Good work, everyone. We'll pick it up from here tomorrow.

- How's it work for you, Bree? - Um, I love it. I think it's amazing.

Excuse me, Bree?

Marc, it's so nice to meet you, and great work.

Oh, thank you.

I just have a few minor questions about Jace's character.

I'm having a difficult time getting inside of his head.

For example, he always seems to arrive, um, somewhat unannounced.

A charming wordsmith who shows up at the most opportune times?

I like the sound of him already.

- You're here. - Mm-hm. For the last 10 minutes.

I'm sorry, I don't know who you are.

Oh, I believe you do,

since it appears that we are me.

Um...

Anything?

Pulse is thready, but it's holding. Let's go.

- Kev, you all right? - Yeah, it's just... He was my coach.

- Coach Schmidt. - O'Brien?

- You want me to call anyone? Your wife? - No. It's just me.

Let's get him in.

- How about stunningly beautiful? - Yes. No.

- More than that. - More than that?

Hey, Abby, what's beyond stunningly beautiful?

- Stupidly beautiful? - I don't think that's a thing.

- Definitely not a thing. - Wow.

Emerald cut, brilliant, D color?

Great.

How do you know so much about diamonds?

- I'm a contractor. - Don't forget to check out the B and B.

Okay.

Um, Sarah, last time I checked, you don't have any sisters,

and you're gonna need bridesmaids, right?

You don't think my brothers would be interested?

I'm completely sure.

Um, well, now you have three,

so we might be some very eager volunteers.

That would be amazing.

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

Well, it wouldn't hurt to start planning.

Wedding venues book up years in advance,

and a dress can take up to 12 months to order.

- Really? Wow, um... - Mm.

- Well, we're thinking we'd keep it simple. - Perfect.

So let's talk about your dress, then, huh?

Hey, how are you doing with Simon back in town?

It's surreal. I have Simon Simon, and now I have the actor playing Simon.

- So two Simons? - Yeah.

- That's weird. - Mm-hm.

Or awesome.

Glass completely full.

My B and B is Swiss cheese, and you don't see me asking questions.

Okay. Well, then I will be glass overflowing today

and be super excited about my meeting with Derrick Porter.

Ooh. Is that the client you think was lying?

Depends how much water is in the glass, but, uh, it's possible.

- Good luck. Bye. - Bye.

- Hi, Simon. - Good morning, Abby.

Is this Simon One or Simon Two?

Uh, fifteen, actually.

It's official.

Your book is now past mine on the bestseller list. Congratulations!

- What?! I beat you? - Fourteen!

Yes. There it is.

We should celebrate. How about a double date?

Us and, uh, those guys?

- Ugh. Those guys? - Yeah.

Smile!

That's a good one.

- Right? - That's so good.

Fourteen.

I think it's a problem with the secondary amplifier.

That's all fine, but you can't tear apart the sound system.

I'm not tearing it apart, Chris. I'm trying to fix it.

I have a band booked tonight.

Unless they're playing acoustic, I wouldn't recommend it.

Trace, people don't eat and drink in a music establishment

- if there isn't any music. - Mm.

Listen, I get that music is your thing, but running the club is mine.

Chris, maybe you forgot, but I own half this establishment.

So if you don't mind, I'm gonna get my tools.

Trace.

- It's good to see you back. - Thanks, Kev.

Don't you normally eat at Sally's?

Yeah. I was just heading back from...

- I'm actually not even hungry. - At least you didn't order the waffles.

Yeah.

You remember Coach Schmidt, right?

How could I forget? His track practices were brutal.

How about his summer football two-a-days? All about pain.

Yeah.

- I miss it. - Yeah, me too.

I used to joke that struggling in Nashville was easy

compared to his Sunday sprints.

He taught me about putting in the work, even when no one's around to see it.

Mm-hm.

Changed my life.

I heard he retired.

Yeah, he did.

This morning, we got a 911, his heart.

Luckily, looks like he's gonna be okay.

Wow.

Glad you were there. How's his wife holding up?

He's all alone.

- Man, that's tough. - Yeah.

- Don't worry about it. - Yeah?

- Yeah. - All right.

- So are you back running the place? - Um, working on the sound system.

- Hey, who left this here? - Sorry.

- That was... - Me.

Yeah. I was just, uh, cleaning up.

Thank you.

I'm not disputing the annual return of your fund.

But I don't see how that revenue is being generated

by the fund's investments.

Abby, uh, our investors, who have entrusted us

with their retirement accounts, expect above-market returns.

I think we'd hear from them if there was a problem.

The Porter Fund has benefited millions of families,

but it's the sustainability that concerns me,

and the fact that your company isn't handing over the materials

that I've been asking for.

Well, I'm embarrassed.

And I will get right on that.

I gave explicit instructions to send everything over.

I understand, but you do know we need to do our due diligence

before we can take you on as a client.

Of course.

Uh, you still have my personal number and e-mail?

- I do. - Well, don't hesitate to use it.

Families are built on trust,

and we can't get there without working through suspicions.

So, Abby, Del, you'll be hearing from us soon.

Del, what's going on? I still have more questions.

I know you do.

But I've received instructions from our New York office

to play nice with Derrick Porter.

There's a lot of money involved.

My concern is that the only reason this fund is still solvent

is by bringing in new clients.

- You think he's running a Ponzi scheme? - I don't know.

Without all of the documents, I can't be sure.

Well, until you know for sure, it's best to dial down the heat.

Have you talked to Kevin and Sarah about this?

They don't seem to me like the big-wedding type.

Mick, I missed a lot.

Now I have a chance to be a part of it, I don't wanna give that up.

No, no, I understand, but they're not kids anymore.

Maybe they'd like to figure this out for themselves.

You're right.

Instead of a caterer, we need to find a dress.

- Hey, don't forget the bridesmaids. - See?

So...

the building inspector was wrong, right?

Sadly, no. I went out there this morning,

and to try and rebuild the inn without tearing it down

would cost more than it's worth.

Great, so when can you start?

Jess, you're not hearing me.

I am hearing you.

I'm just choosing not to listen.

Honey, you've already said goodbye to the inn.

I don't understand why you wanna go back there again.