Home Sweet Home

Good morning.

It was.

How people can take that corner that fast is beyond me.

It's maddening

What you've done with your grandmother's flowers...

She'd be so pleased.

Actually, these are for you.

Well, now that I'm here...

How was your date last night?

It was good. I guess.

When you meet the one, there'll be no 'I guess' about it.

Did you hear about the Meyers?

No. What happened?

They're moving to a senior residence.

Oh, I don't know. Maybe it's for the best.

I mean, that house is really big for the two of them.

I'm helping her back this afternoon.

Well...

I'd better be on my way, let you get back to your gardening.

Almost done. Then off to work.

Oh. Are we still on for our power walk this afternoon?

Wouldn't miss our time together.

Here you go. Extra hot and extra sweet.

So finish telling me about your date with Ken.

Ron. Kenny was last week.

Where'd you guys go?

The Waterfront Supper Club.

Fancy.

It was.

I don't know. I feel like I'm sort of stuck or something.

Last night,

Chris and I ate leftover mac and cheese in front of the TV.

I'd love to be your kind of stuck.

I mean it's not like I don't appreciate it. But...

nice dinners aren't really cutting it anymore.

Or maybe it's the company. I don't know.

Do you think I should be more social?

You go out every night. How much more social can you get?

I don't know how to explain it when I don't even get it myself.

Well, our church is having a concert in a few weeks.

You could come with. Meet some new people.

Yeah, I'm not really a church person.

Think about it.

It's just a concert, not a lifelong commitment.

Let me guess.

Ron?

Hey.

Hey.

They're beautiful.

Can you get away for a sec?

Yeah, sure.

Grab us a table?

All right.

Jason, I presume?!

You must be the pastor. Nice to meet you in person.

Saw you coming in, so I made you a little welcome gift.

This is my signature latte.

I appreciate Sun City Church

taking Home Base Ministries under their wing.

We're very happy to have you here.

I see you've met Pastor Matthew.

Thank you so much for helping us with the build.

Lord knows the need is great.

You want to join me on a coffee run?

Coffee? I just gave him coffee.

No. You gave him bargain brand mud.

Whatever. For the record...

The reason Chris wants to get coffee

is cuz he has a thing for one of the baristas.

We call that thing a marriage license.

I wouldn't drink that.

So, what's going on with you and Rachel?

She's a major reason for my moving up here.

I figured as much.

I don't have a lot of time, so...

Well, hey, my CEO is hosting this fundraiser.

Would you please be my plus one?

Definitely.

Wait. When is it? Cuz I'll need to get my hair done.

Three weeks from Saturday at the Freemont Hotel.

Yes. I've actually always wanted to...

I got to get going.

I'll call you.

Okay. Bye.

Bye.

Excuse me.

Who's that guy with your man?

His old college buddy, and the new director at Home Base.

How you doing?

Good.

Here she is. My beautiful wife.

Shelby. Nice to meet you.

You too.

Look, sorry I missed your wedding.

Hi! I'm Victoria, her favorite co-worker.

Hey.

How are you enjoying your first day so far?

So far, so good.

So, you see anything you like?

Hmm.

Oh, peanut butter mocha looks great.

Ready for your first project?

Babe. Let Jason get settled in first.

I'm just asking.

It's fine.

Yeah, Chris has done a great job at getting the word out.

So we'll see how many show up for the volunteer orientation.

People have been picking up the info cards.

Oh yeah?

Even though social media would've been the way to go.

Everything helps.

Hot and sweet.

We should go.

Bye.

Glad to finally meet you.

Nice meeting you.

Remember Ron? He literally just brought you flowers.

What's up with this Jason guy?

I'm guessing you're not his type.

Is he alive? Single? Then I can be his type.

Hey. Can you watch the kids? 3:30 on Monday.

Oh, sorry. I'm getting my hair done.

You can do that anytime.

Well if I wait too long, people will know it's fake.

Oh, people know.

Okay, you're not helping your case.

Come on, sis. Please?

I guess my hair can wait.

You can't be late.

Fine. I won't be late.

So where are you going anyway?

Oh, just an appointment.

Are we keeping you from something?

Kind of.

Another date to get ready for?

Actually, it's a volunteer thing.

Volunteer? You?

I can be a... volunteer person.

Oh, I get it. There's a guy. Is your target a volunteer too?

You make me sound like I'm a sniper.

No, Jason, he organizes the volunteers.

Oh, a guy with a purpose. I'm impressed.

So what's the name of this volunteer thing?

Do you even own any tools?

Why would I need tools?

Jason's organization builds houses.

That's what you're volunteering to do.

What? No, no, I can't build a house.

You do this, and you're gonna have to swing a hammer.

And you might chip a nail.

I think this is a Christian organization.

Most likely he's a Christian if he works for them,

which means he's probably not gonna date someone who isn't.

No. It won't be a problem.

I'll just pretend. Fake it till you make it.

Vic, you can't fake faith.

Sure I can.

I mean, do you remember when I cheered for Seattle

at Nate's football party?

I didn't know a thing about football, but no one knew that.

You brag about the weirdest things.

He's gonna figure it out eventually.

Yeah, but by then he'll be totally into me.

Hey, Wyatt.

Hey.

Everything's ready to go.

Thanks, man.

You wanna wait a few?

This is probably about all we can expect. Let's get started.

If I could have everyone have a seat please.

Hey, everyone. Thanks for coming out.

I appreciate your interest in volunteering.

My name is Jason Holman, and I'm a... Uh...

The director of the new branch.

Uh, how many of you are familiar with what Home Blonde does...

Base? Home Base.

Uh, we're a nonprofit organization

dedicated to helping families in our local community.

None of what we do is possible without legs. Haha, and arms.

Gotta swing those hammers.

Anyway, what I meant was...

We can't do it without you all. Our volunteers.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Your talk was great.

Uh, okay. Thanks.

Glad you were able to join us.

So, how do you like your new job?

Yeah, so far, so good.

I've lived here my whole life.

So if you ever need anyone to show you around,

I'd be more than happy to. I'll make myself available anytime.

Are you free this Saturday?

I am.

If you want to write down your number...

Yeah.

You know, I...

Are we about done here?

We all good?

Oh, umm yeah. All, all good.