Aussie at Heart (2026) Movie Script
1
Not on my watch.
Look at this!
- Wow! It's perfect.
- Thank you.
My daughter is going to be
so thrilled Samara.
I'm so glad.
I will admit, I was surprised
when I heard that
you moved on from law.
Oh!
- You had quite a reputation
in the courtroom...
the one to beat.
And I know how proud
your father was
when you followed
in his footsteps.
I'm sorry, Nancy,
I appreciate that but...
I should get going.
- Oh, okay.
Guests will be arriving soon.
You have one new voice message.
Hi Samara, my name is Sophie.
I just sent in my resume
and wanted
to make sure you received it.
If you're ever in need
of an assistant planner,
I'd love the opportunity
to work for you.
Impressive.
Hello, Mr. Smith.
I wanted to follow up
with you about our offer
for partner at...
They called you again, huh?
Fancy.
I don't know about fancy.
Partner back in Seattle
sounds pretty fancy to me.
Yeah, well my life's here
in sunny Queensland.
You're never going to give up
on law fully.
We both know it.
Well, maybe not,
but it has to fit
in this version of my life
and right now...
it doesn't.
Hey...
now that Dad's better,
you know you can always go back.
You know how much he loved
talking about his eldest son?
The hotshot lawyer.
Well, I like
my work-life balance.
And only having to answer
to my younger brother.
Now come on, back to work.
We've got a sunset charter
arriving soon.
Liv!
Hey, I hope
it's not too late there.
No, perfect timing.
I just got home.
How's Australia?
It's warm, sunny...
kind of perfect.
Oh, that's so nice.
You deserve a break.
We all miss you at the firm.
Oh, not you too.
What?
I just did an event for one
of my dad's old colleagues.
First, she asked
if I was going back to law.
Then, she asked if I had
any other events booked...
besides hers.
Ouch.
Well, do you have
any other event clients booked?
Because I might
just have one for you.
Um...
Well, yeah, I have some
in a few weeks,
but right now I'm free.
What's up?
How would you feel about
joining me in Australia?
- Why?
- To help me finish planning
my parents' 40th wedding
anniversary trip in Queensland,
where they met and got married.
Liv, that...
that sounds incredible,
but isn't it next week?
It is.
But I've already booked a yacht
to trotter us around,
and all the rentals
are taken care of,
so I just need help
with the details
to make sure it all goes off
without a hitch.
I don't know.
Oh, and fireworks.
They're kind of a theme
in my parents' lives.
They've always thought
that fireworks were good luck.
Listen, I am flattered, but...
don't you want
someone local to do it?
I want someone
who I trust to do it.
I was thinking that we could
use my mom's old journals
and scrapbooks to recreate
their love story.
Please, Sam.
You're my best friend,
and I need your help.
And my brain does not work
like yours does.
I'm going to need a bigger bag.
Wow!
I'm going
port side to finish up.
Oh yeah, Billy!
I just got off
the phone with Liv.
She said the new event planner
should be arriving any minute.
Copy that.
You know what?
I'm actually looking forward
to the Langley Cruise.
It's about time.
Oh!
Oh, I'm... I'm so sorry.
You okay?
- Samara.
- Nate.
Uh...
Hang on.
Did you do that on purpose?
What? No, of course not.
Do you have any idea
how hard it was to find
and assemble all
of those flowers to...
Wait, wait, wait. Let's just...
just back up for a second.
What are you doing here?
- You're the...
- Event planner. Yes, yes, I am.
So that's what
you ran off to do.
Says the man who ran off
to another continent.
I didn't run.
Oh, hi!
Hey, you made it! Oh, come here.
Thank you so much for coming.
How was your flight?
Uh, it was long. Yeah.
Oh, so, uh, Nate is the captain
of the yacht
- chartering us this week. And...
- Of course he is.
And Samara is the event planner.
Event planner.
- Mm-hmm. Yeah, we covered that.
Making sure that this whole
thing goes off without a hitch.
Oh. What happened here?
A hitch.
Oh.
Well, one's not bad.
I know that this is probably
a bit of a shock to you both,
given your history.
But Nate, you're one of
the best captains in the area.
And your boat is
the perfect size for all of us.
And Samara, not only
are you my best friend,
but you're also
the best planner I know.
And I just want this weekend
to be perfect for my parents.
I know that you guys
have your differences,
but can you put them aside
for one week?
For me? Please?
- Yes. Of course.
- Yes. Of course.
Thank you so much.
Thank you, thank you.
Oh, and I have a ton of photos
and scrapbooks
for you to work with, so I just
popped them in your room.
Great.
Okay? Great.
Okay, I'm going to go and get
ready for the welcome dinner.
You two play nice.
Mm-hmm.
Yep. Mm-hmm. You got it.
I didn't expect Mr. By-The-Book
to end up on a boat.
I feel like something soulless
and boring
- would be a better fit.
- Yeah, well, event planning
seems to suit you perfectly,
because now you don't have to
answer to anyone but yourself.
And what is that
supposed to mean?
You know what that means.
Wow!
Would you look at this?
Oh!
It's like a Vince, Farrow
& Stone reunion.
- Michael.
- How are you both?
- Oh!
- Good to see you, Michael.
Glad the two of you
could join us
- for this week of festivities.
- Hi.
I got to say, when Liv told me
we were going to have the
pleasure of spending the week
with both of you,
I was a little surprised.
That makes two of us, mate.
Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Langley.
I am Nate Smith.
- I am your captain.
- Lovely to meet you.
- Peter.
- Peter.
Obviously, you know Samara.
She and Nate worked
at the firm with Liv and I,
but have since moved into...
other ventures.
Man, I love seeing you
following your dreams.
Liv has told me
so much about it.
Thank you so much
- for helping us out this week.
- Oh my God. Of course,
of course, of course.
Go, get freshened up.
Thank you.
I'll tell you what,
this is one heck of a boat!
Very exciting to spend
the week on this.
Happy to have you, Peter.
Okay, look.
Hey, I'm not thrilled
to be trapped with you
for the next week,
but we both got jobs to do,
so let's just do them, okay?
Okay.
- Good.
However, I must note
your energy is very not good.
My energy's fine.
Hmm, it's really not.
I could send you a meditation.
Don't need a meditation.
Okay, all right.
You do your captain stuff,
I'll make sure
this week is perfect.
I too will make sure
this week is perfect.
Because I have the itinerary.
Oh, about that,
I've made a couple changes.
- You can't change the itinerary.
- Oops, sorry, gotta take this.
I'll email you the update.
Hi this is Samara...
Can you grab my stuff?
Hi, my name is Samara Hughes.
I'm calling to organize
a fireworks display.
I've just sent you an email
with the captain's contact
information for approval.
But if you could call me back,
that would be great.
Thank you so much.
- This itinerary makes no sense.
- Oh, you got it.
We're gonna be sailing
in an odd pattern.
I know. The goal is to recreate
the summer that Peter
and Caroline fell in love,
so we gotta break a few rules.
Or we could literally sail down
the coast
from the Whitsundays
to the Gold Coast
in geographical order.
No, you see, their love story
wasn't linear,
so the trip can't be
linear either.
And to tell the truth,
all these...
these fairy lights here?
Navigation hazard.
They're gonna mess up
with our lights.
- Safety hazard.
- Oh.
And everyone should be wearing
non-slip boat shoes
in case we take on water.
Otherwise...
- Safety hazard.
- Safety hazard.
I got that.
Uh, you, uh, you wanna
suck the fun out of everything?
No, I just wanna
keep everyone safe.
Well, I think we can do that
without forcing everyone
to wear ugly shoes.
And fireworks? Not gonna happen.
Actually, Nate,
fireworks are the one
non-negotiable this week,
so they will be happening.
Really?
Mm-hmm.
I get that you're not great
at compromise,
but I got this covered.
Relax.
Thank you.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
- Oh, thank you so much.
- Oh.
My pleasure. Enjoy!
- Thanks.
- Uh, no, thank you.
Come on, darling, have a glass.
Did you see?
Samara got the bottle
from the year we got married.
- Same vineyard too.
- Yeah.
I actually can't have
any champagne.
Are you okay?
Why?
Um, I mean, I do feel
a little bit nauseous right now,
but I am very jealous
of your champagne.
- It's a great pick, Samara.
- Can we get you something else?
We have that
Chardonnay you like.
Uh, no,
I can't have that either.
I'm pregnant.
- Oh!
- Finally!
- Oh, that's fantastic!
- Thank you, sir.
My little girl.
Oh, that's... that's
incredible.
I'm so happy for you.
Sit, sit. What do you need?
What can I do for you?
How can I possibly make
this week easier for you?
Well, I was meant to get those
anti-nausea bracelets.
Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
I've got a box in my bag.
I have ginger chews.
We will do research,
and I will see what else
you can possibly need.
You're the best.
Thank you so much.
Of course.
And about my baby shower.
Liv, I have been
mentally planning
that from the moment you told me
you guys were trying.
You are going to be a mom.
I'm going to be a mom.
I love you.
I love you too.
Sparkling apple juice.
I had 'em send over a bottle
just in case.
Oh, you really are the best,
aren't you?
Oh stop, thank you.
I think we should have a toast.
To the mother!
Ok folks, we just dropped anchor
and our first destination is
Spoonbill Cove.
You could have told me
he was going to be here.
- Then you would have bailed.
- No, I wouldn't.
Liv, I would do
anything for you.
Including trap myself on a boat
with Nate Smith for a week.
It'll be fun, I promise.
You focus on having fun.
I will handle the rest of it.
Fireworks and all.
You know what? I'm tired.
I'm so tired.
But thank you so much
for the seasick bracelets.
I'll see you in the morning.
Okay, love you, night!
Night, Liv.
Night, Nate.
Shutting everything
down for the night?
Yeah, I'm almost done.
Don't take too long.
I can't clock off
until all the guests
are in their cabins.
Does it ever get boring?
- What's that?
- Being so uptight all the time.
Oh. Rules are there
to keep you safe.
Rules are there to be broken.
No, they're not.
They should be kept.
Something you have
struggled with,
- if I remember correctly.
- You know what, Nate?
Let's make a deal.
I will follow your rules.
If I don't ruin any more
of your flower arrangements.
Yeah, and you let me put up
the rest of my decorations.
As long as they are compliant
with our regulations.
Deal.
Deal.
Uh...
can I show you
what I'm working on?
Sure.
Okay, it's for, um, the
vow renewal on our last night.
I'm doing this
"Decades in Details" display.
Showing the history
of their love story.
What must that be like?
To be with someone so long.
You get to see
every version of you.
I bet, it feels a lot like home.
I mean, think about it.
Having someone get a front row
seat to every part of your life.
The highs, the lows.
That is rare.
Yeah.
So, are you, uh, seeing anyone?
No.
- Are you?
- No. No, no.
You know, after Dad got sick,
uh, dating was
the last thing on my mind.
Yeah.
It was a tough
few months there, actually.
- How's he doing?
- Better.
Yeah, yeah, he's doing good.
Nearly back to his old self.
Good.
I bet he's happy
to have you home.
He is, yeah. Billy too.
Yeah.
But, uh, I actually think
they're both
getting a bit sick of me now.
Sick of you? How could that be?
They keep asking
if I'll go back.
- To the States?
- To law.
- Are you going back?
- Never say never.
- What about you?
- Um...
my dad keeps trying
to convince me to,
but it's a whole thing.
Well, I know you.
And you don't back down
from a fight.
You say that like
it's a bad thing.
Did I?
I'm pretty much done anyway.
I'll let you get some rest.
Good night, Captain By The Book.
Good night.
Dad, I hear you,
but I really don't have time
for a lecture right now.
Honey, I'm not trying
to lecture you.
I just love you
and I want to make sure
you've got a stable life.
Event planning can be
so feast or famine. But law...
Something you can count on.
I know.
I gotta go, Dad. I love you.
Samara.
Good morning.
Hi.
Take it your coffee order's
still the same.
- Cream.
- Oh.
- Two sugars.
- Thank you.
You didn't poison this, right?
What, like when we were
working on the Dunlawton case,
you mixed up the salt and sugar,
made everyone salty coffee?
Yeah, one of the most
embarrassing moments
of my career.
That salty taste
still haunts my dreams.
Okay.
Uh, remind me, the significance
of this beach again?
This is where Peter
and Caroline first met.
Ah, cool.
Yeah, yeah,
according to her notes,
she was collecting samples
for a study
on coral regeneration
when Peter,
a wild local dive guide,
showed up and thwarted
all her efforts to collect
anything usable.
They didn't exactly see
eye to eye.
- Classic.
- Yeah.
There's really sweet stuff
in here, though.
Check this out. Where is it?
Oh, here.
Where Peter held off
on saying I love you
until he could do it
with fireworks
sparkling over the city.
Or...
Where...
Oh, Caroline realized
she was in love with Peter
on a midday beach picnic
when he ran into the water
to save a child
who had gone out past the break.
- Really? Very heroic. Yeah...
- Yeah.
That's one of the moments
I want to recreate.
And the beach picnic.
And I want to set up
a treasure hunt.
Cool.
Would you like to see
the treasure?
I would.
I thought so.
Check it out.
Their favourite Australian
snack.
Nice. Lamingtons. I love these.
You know, you have, uh...
you definitely put
a lot of effort into this.
Hmm. I love my job.
- May I?
- Yeah, of course.
Okay. Hmm.
Oh!
Okay. Let's have a look.
- Oh, this one sounds familiar.
- Mm-hmm.
Where Peter was cooking
Caroline dinner,
nearly burned her apartment
down sauteing vegetables.
Yeah, yeah,
that reminded me of you.
Do you remember when you had us
all over for dinner after work
and you nearly burnt
your apartment down
trying to impress us
with that fancy French dish?
The cassoulet.
Yeah, we ended up
ordering pizza instead.
Oh, we had so much fun together.
- Yep.
- I'm so happy
for Liv and Michael.
- Me too.
- Yeah.
I know it hasn't been
an easy journey for 'em, but...
they're going to make
fantastic parents.
They really are.
Hey, I'm just going to drop
a stern line,
- just to reduce the swing.
- Yeah, nice one.
Sounds good, mate.
Uh, listen, why don't you, uh,
meet me back here in five?
- Yeah, yeah.
- And I will take you
- to shore in the tender boat.
- Perfect.
Okay. Ah. Here you go.
- I don't need this. I can swim.
- Oh, no. Boat rules.
Nate.
Samara.
- What was that?
- What?
A smile.
- There's no smile.
- No, there's definitely a smile.
No, brother.
It's just a beautiful day today.
Hmm. A beautiful day, huh?
All good, boss?
No, this doesn't look right.
Ah.
That's because you're
looking for Hidden Cove.
- That's further south.
- What?
Yep. It's just
a little dot on your map.
And, uh, not many people
know how to get to it.
I take it you do?
Depends.
- Trust me.
- Do I have a choice?
No. Come on.
You know, my parents
used to take us here as kids.
Only accessible by the water.
You see that reef out there?
Yeah.
As a diver, Peter probably
went there a hundred times.
Okay.
You ready to hide
that treasure, Captain?
Aye-aye.
Oh, it's so quiet here.
So peaceful.
I can go get a chair
from the boat for you.
You can put your feet up,
relax, enjoy the scenery.
Will you stop?
Come here,
check this out.
All righty.
Now, I reckon you can't
have a treasure hunt without...
an...
an X.
Marking the spot.
All right, I guess I'll go get
the gear from the boat.
What was it like
growing up here?
I had a love-hate
relationship with it, you know?
Billy and I found it
incredibly boring at times.
But...
I was playing a lot of soccer.
And I really wanted
to get a scholarship
to a U.S. university.
And then I got into Seattle.
Couldn't wait to leave.
Yet, here you are.
And here you are.
Touch.
I just can't imagine growing up
with this in my backyard.
I mean, come on, Nate,
this is so good!
- So is Seattle.
- Yes, yes.
I love it there.
Loved growing up there.
But?
I haven't travelled
nearly as much
as I would have liked to by now.
I think it's really cool
how much you get to see
and explore with these charters.
Yeah, but it's not my dream.
It's, uh...
it's Billy's. It's Dad's.
What's your dream?
To put down roots
and have mail that comes
directly to my house.
Maybe get a dog one day.
Call him Oscar.
Yeah, definitely get a dog.
Yeah.
Oop! Oh!
You all right?
- I'll get that.
- Okay, thank you.
- Come on.
- Okay.
Man, I've always thought those
two had a thing for each other.
I mean, what do they say about
love and hate being
the closest emotions?
I'm telling you,
they have something.
Even if they're both
too stubborn to admit it.
I know.
I mean, I just wish
that they could see
what they have right
in front of their faces.
What they have
is really special.
Maybe there is a way.
There are
five sandwiches in here.
I only ordered four.
That's because I got the kitchen
to pack an extra one for you.
- Oh.
- You gotta eat too.
Thank you.
- Oh, no.
- What? What's up?
I'm trying to find something
special for Caroline and Peter,
but no luck. I'm usually
so good with presents.
Oh, I remember.
I still have that, uh,
engraved wine opener
you gave me
at that office Secret Santa.
What?
That was supposed to be
a gag gift.
Well, joke's on you,
because I use it all the time.
It says, "By-The-Book, Esquire."
I know.
Oh.
- And I love it.
- You do?
Yeah.
I'm glad.
So here is to 40 years together.
And we will see what tomorrow
will bring as well.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Fireworks to be launched
from the back of the boat.
Did you get my email
with the captain's contact?
Okay, well, it needs to be sent
to him for approval.
Thank you.
That treasure hunt was so cute.
- Oh, I'm so glad.
- Made me a bit misty.
Maybe it's the pregnancy
hormones, who knows?
I mean, look at all of us, right?
Who would have thought?
On a beach in Australia is about
as far from a boardroom
in Seattle as you can get.
Good.
Listen, I know that things
aren't easy, but Nate is...
Is responsible for the
biggest mistake of my career.
We never should have
lost that case.
Before that, I thought that
you guys made a great team.
You saw things one way
and he saw them another,
allowing you both
to come together and create
- something really beautiful.
- We were just co-workers.
You were also friends,
and that counts for something.
And that necklace he gave you
never comes off.
I wear it because I like it,
not because it has
anything to do with Nate.
Hmm. Yeah, sure.
You, it's enough. Stop.
- Oh, yeah!
- Samara! Liv! Come join us!
Um, I should make some calls.
Come on, we insist.
- It'll be fine. Come on.
- Okay, okay.
Nate! You two,
we can't play
with uneven numbers. Come on!
Come on.
Go. I'm going to start mapping
the route for tonight.
- You sure?
- Yes, absolutely.
Come on, live a little.
For once.
All right. All right!
All right, for teams, we have
Peter, Caroline, me, and Liv,
- Nate and Samara. Let's go!
- Yep, yep, get the ball.
Okay.
Mom, Dad, you go first.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Whoa.
No, no, no, no.
Whoa, way too stiff.
No, it's in the elbow.
No, it's not, it's in the wrist.
- Yeah, that too, that too.
- Okay. May I?
If it's going to help us win.
Well, you know
how I feel about losing.
- That I do.
- Okay, here.
Just relax. And...
like that.
Nate, you're up.
Okay.
But if this doesn't work,
I'm going back to my way.
All right, okay.
Oh.
So good.
Oh, that's a point
for Nate and Samara.
- You're a good teacher.
- Thanks.
We need a rematch.
- Oh, yeah. Absolutely.
- Oh, yeah.
Okay, one more game
before dinner.
So, Nate and Samara,
you're obviously in.
Excuse me, miss.
Do you have permission
from the captain
to be out here so late?
No.
Sorry.
It's just, um...
I was taking a minute.
- What's your excuse?
- Same.
Just taking a minute.
Billy's on watch.
- Ah.
How's everything going?
- Yeah, so far, so good.
- Good.
I love it out here at night.
When it's so clear.
One of my favourite parts
is looking at the stars.
- May I?
- Yeah.
That's my favourite
constellation.
The Southern Cross.
Yeah, I've heard of it.
I've never seen it before.
Well...
it led sailors
due south back home
to safety without fail
every time.
Can you see it?
- No.
- It's just... it's right there.
That big one.
And then there.
There, and there.
Makes a cross.
It's beautiful.
Yeah.
Reminds me there's always
a guiding light.
Somewhere out there.
Better go check on Billy.
Don't take too long.
Hey!
I don't know how you concentrate
with that music blaring.
Helps me focus.
- Tunes everything else out.
- Good for you. Hand it over.
Yes, boss.
Another offer?
Yeah.
- What time is it there?
I don't know.
Middle of the night.
They're getting creative.
Hey.
You know, Dad would understand
if you ever wanted to go back.
- Billy.
- I'm just saying,
I don't want you hiding out here
because you think we need you.
Oh, thanks, mate.
You're being offered a
partnership in a big law firm.
There's a lot to consider...
Alright, hold on tight Caroline.
I'll get everyone
else to the tasting. Enjoy!
You sure?
I cannot taste
seafood or smell it
or even hear the word oyster.
- How are you feeling?
- Horrible.
You know,
we should stay here, yeah?
We'll go to Sky Lounge.
It's steadier up there.
You should go.
I mean, after all, you had
the owner revive the menu
from on the dad's first date.
Yeah, as much as we'd love
to try the famous oysters.
I'm not leaving you behind.
Okay, good luck.
Mm-hmm.
What do you think you're doing?
I'm going to shore
for the tasting.
- By yourself?
- Yeah.
I was going to wear
a life jacket.
No, no, no, no, no.
I'm coming down.
Oh.
Follow the rules.
What do you mean?
It's a tidal crossing
with a shifting current.
You can't go alone. Boat rules.
Well, I need
to get to shore, so...
Well, you're just going to have
to wait for Liv or Michael.
They're not going.
Liv's too sick.
Sorry. Can't do it.
You take me.
Well, that worked well.
Okay, come on.
Let's go and get ready
and head to shore.
I'm not missing out on lunch!
I cannot believe
how many dolphins there were!
Yeah, hopefully we see
some more on the way back.
They were pretty playful
in the afternoons.
Ah.
Should I just text you
when I'm ready to leave?
Oh, actually, I thought
I'd stay and give you a hand.
Boat protocol.
Right.
Hey, did you ever go
whale watching in Seattle?
Uh, no.
Well, if you ever find yourself
back there,
I'd love to take you.
I think you'd like it.
Yeah, yeah, it's a date.
Not a date-date,
just a, you know...
It could be a date.
You want to go
on a date with me?
- Well, I didn't say that.
- You kind of did.
You said it could be a date.
I meant it could
be a date for you
and someone else,
not necessarily me.
Right.
You following?
Yeah.
- You must be Samara.
- Thea?
Hi! Oh,
so nice to meet you.
Thank you for doing this.
Anything for Peter and Caroline.
Do you mind
showing us to our table?
Oh, of course, come on.
Oh.
Oh, they're so young.
Why six settings?
Just in case Liv and Michael
end up making it.
Oh, whatever you think
is best, boss.
Ah, no.
Yeah, it's... it's fine.
It's lopsided.
- I'm gonna go grab the others.
- Yeah.
And for the record,
they look exactly the same.
Okay, all right.
- I like your necklace.
- Oh, thank you.
An old friend gave it to me.
Apparently, Samara
in some translation of Latin
means seed of the elm.
I guess he thought
that was funny.
Or very thoughtful and Nate.
He seems lovely.
You two make a lovely couple.
No. No, we are not a...
Mm-hmm.
That's what Caroline said too,
and look at them now.
Thank you.
- Yeah.
Hi.
You made it!
- Whoa!
- Shout out to ginger juice.
I knew you were
going to make it! Get in Here!
So, this is where it all began.
Oh, yeah, technically, yes.
But, um, first time I was here,
I was in such a bad mood.
That is not how I was expecting
the story to start.
I had missed my bus and I'd lost
all my research notes and...
Peter insisted that,
that night was the night
that we had to go to dinner.
I hadn't even been here
five minutes
and he spilled an entire glass
of lemonade down my back.
Uh, in my defence,
it was a rogue wave.
We were on land.
I admit, he was handsome.
- Was?
- Well, is, darling,
- is.
- Well, that's better.
I thought he was reckless,
careless and entirely unserious.
And I thought she was brilliant
and terrifying
and utterly stunning.
Aw, I think we argued
for the first half
of the evening
about coral bleaching.
No, as I recall, it was
a spirited discussion
about proper
anchoring technique.
And he made it
up to me the next night
by bringing me back here
to the very same restaurant
and asking me
for a first date redo.
And I was so charmed...
I couldn't say no.
I was supposed to
go back to the States
at the end of the summer.
And I was supposed
to follow my tropical dream...
dive guiding in paradise.
No more plans
other than the next tide.
We didn't fit.
Oh, love isn't about
fitting neatly.
It's about deciding if someone
is worth adjusting.
- Cheers to you both.
- Oh, thank you.
Oh.
Cheers.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
This table has history,
just like this food,
from our summer of 1985
seasonal menu.
I thought you took the crispy
noodle salad off the menu.
I did, but someone called
with a special request
that I just couldn't say no to.
Ah, that's the thing
about history.
You don't always recognize
the most important moment
when you're in it.
And sometimes,
it's not until later
that you realize that,
that was the day
that everything changed.
Okay, everybody, let's eat.
Yeah.
- Beautiful salad here.
- Yes, please.
- Oh yeah!
- Thank you.
Well, thanks for going with me.
Oh, just doing my job.
Have you heard from that
company about the fireworks?
Uh, no, not yet.
That worries me...
I remember this.
It's been a long day.
Yeah, a long day.
See you, Captain.
See you, boss.
Hi, this is Samara Hughes.
I'm just following up
on the fireworks.
Have the plans been sent
to the captain yet?
Okay, if that could be
taken care of, that'd be great.
Thank you. Bye.
Look at them.
They are so in love.
Well, they've really
put in the work.
They woke up every day
and chose each other.
No matter what.
And some days, it's hard, but...
it's always worth it when
it's with the right person.
Yeah, I don't know
if I'll ever find that.
Well, I bet you will.
Or maybe you already have.
Are you talking about...
You're talking about Nate? No.
Oh, we've been best friends
for over ten years.
I can read you
like a book, my girl.
You, like you always have,
have a crush on Nate Smith.
- I think you should tell him.
- Not gonna do that.
Why not? No, if
you say one more word
about that silly little court
case that you two lost...
It was his fault.
You're giving him
too much credit.
Hey, if you're
asking for my advice...
Which I'm not.
I would tell him.
What? No good is gonna come from
you holding on to this grudge.
It's been years.
You need to let it go.
You're right.
Okay.
I'm gonna go and get changed
for the hike.
I thought this track was closed.
Oh, I called.
Explained that
you proposed here.
Turns out the park ranger
is a hopeless romantic.
You know, there's
a waterfall at the lagoon
at the end of this hike.
Yeah, great place
for a first kiss, eh?
Or a millionth.
Oh! Oh!
Are you okay?
- Oh, I'm good. I'm good.
- You doing okay there, boss?
- Yep. Yep.
- Yeah?
- Yeah, yeah.
You sure?
Mm-hmm.
Oh, my goodness.
I think we must be
getting close now.
As long as you're fine.
Yeah, yeah. I'm good.
Don't worry about me.
Alright, well don't be
so clumsy next time.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Oh.
Right there. Right there.
Do you see? Those trees?
Yeah.
Eclectus Parrots.
Wow. The... the male's green.
The female's red and blue.
And they look so different.
The scientists thought they were
different species for years.
Why do they look so different?
Well, the theory is the male's
green so he can blend in
and guard the nest,
and the female's
red and blue, bright...
so she lets others know
the tree's taken.
That's sweet.
He hides to protect their home
and she lights up to claim it.
Yeah, opposites attract.
You know,
it's their different strengths.
That's why it works.
Sorry, did you say
opposites attract?
Uh...
- maybe not always.
- Yeah, huh?
I actually think it's cool that
you're following your passion.
Event planning,
not hiking, obviously.
Yeah. Thank you.
That actually means a lot.
You ever thought about scaling?
Because I looked at your stuff
online on social media.
- It looks good.
- Yeah. Yeah.
I have a bunch of events
coming up.
It would be nice
to have some help.
Hmm.
- I received this
fantastic resume
before I left. Sophie.
I just worry about letting go.
Yeah, I know that feeling.
So what would it take
for you to meet her?
Well, my dad still thinks that
leaving law was a mistake.
How could anyone look at what
you built and call it a mistake?
I don't know. You're biased.
You've been trapped on a boat
with me for too long.
No, no, no.
What you did was brave.
Most people would not have
the courage to go at it alone.
You did.
No, no, that's different.
I had to come back.
- My family needed me.
- Ah.
And, uh...
I think Billy is ready
to go at it alone.
He told you that?
No, but I know my brother.
He probably thinks
I'd call it reckless.
Well...
No, the truth is
I'm proud of him, you know?
He's the kind of guy
that he knows what he wants
and he just goes for it.
I wish I had
that kind of clarity.
You know, I... I've just spent
so much time in corporate law
and so much of my life
just trying to...
Nate, stop.
You're thinking about it
like it's a math equation.
It kind of is a math equation.
No, it's not.
In 40 years from now,
if someone were to ask
you how you spent your life...
what would you want
your answer to be?
Uh, we should catch up.
Oh, wow!
Guys, I thought we'd lost you.
Come and take a look at this.
Come on you guys!
Come on.
Morning, Peter.
Oh, Nate. Come and join me.
- Uh, sure. Thank you.
- Yeah.
Not bad, huh?
- Oh, no.
Oh, great service.
I mean, to get the daily paper
delivered on a boat
in the middle of the harbor,
I mean, it doesn't get
much better than that, does it?
Oh, that's all Samara.
She's, uh, she's thought
of everything.
Yeah.
I used to think I'd spend
my whole life on the water.
It's the only place
I wanted to be.
- What changed?
- Oh, when I met Caroline.
Everything.
She put things
into perspective for me.
Made me realize
what I wanted out of life.
Well, I think you two
are very lucky.
Luck? That's to do with
putting in a lot of hard work.
We had to overcome
an entire ocean to be together.
Although I almost lost her.
Trying to hang on
to my life here.
Then I realized
I was in love with her.
When you meet someone
who makes it all worth it...
you do everything in your power
to hold on to it.
Even if it means
moving continents.
What if it didn't work out?
I mean...
what if it doesn't work out?
Son, you can't look
at everything
like it's already failed.
Maybe not.
But risk management
is one of my strong suits.
Enjoy.
Sometimes our greatest strengths
are also our biggest weakness.
Bye. Love you.
Bye.
Bye. Have fun. You too. Be good.
Bye.
Bye.
Okay.
Hi, this is Samara Hughes.
Again, I'm calling
about the fireworks.
The plans still haven't been
sent to the captain
and we are running out of time.
If that could happen
by the end of the day,
at the latest,
that would be great. Thank you.
Hi, my name is Samara Hughes.
I'm calling to inquire
about a motor barge
that could potentially
launch fireworks
from the harbor tomorrow night.
I... I know it's last minute,
but I need to make this happen.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I, uh, just looked
at the itinerary.
With the family going
to see Peter's friends,
- you have the day off.
- Oh, no.
I mean, technically I do,
but I still have to
finish the Decades
in Details display
and find a gift
for Peter and Caroline.
I hear that.
Uh, but we could also boycott
all responsibility today
and I could take you
on an adventure.
- Where?
- Well...
it's ancient.
And, uh,
you can see it from space.
And we are literally...
standing on it right now.
Sort of.
It's underneath our feet.
Are you talking about
the Great Barrier Reef?
Great Barrier Reef.
Oh.
- What do you say?
- Who are you
and what have you done
with Nate Smith?
Well, um...
I don't know.
You kind of inspired me.
Unless it's going to get in
- the way of your work.
- No, no. Just help me finish
the display when we get back.
Asking for help?
Who are you and what have you
done with Samara Hughes?
- Oh, Stop.
- Come on.
- You know, I've been thinking.
- Yeah?
About what I want
the next 40 years to look like.
And?
And...
- I want to get back into law.
- Okay.
But this time on my own terms.
You know, the kind that
actually makes a difference.
I don't want to do cases
handed down to me
by some higher up.
- I want to work in non-profits.
- Oh, Nate.
That's fantastic.
Anywhere in particular?
I was thinking
a youth advocacy group.
Sure. I, um, something
like The Barlow Project?
Yeah, exactly. You know?
Kids need structure.
- I thrive on structure.
- Yeah, you do.
Could be a good fit.
Wait. My dad's friend
is on the board over there.
I could reach out
and put in a good word for you.
- Oh, no. You don't have to.
- I want to.
For all your help this week.
Uh...
- thank you. All right.
- You're welcome.
That really means a lot.
Hey, um...
I know, uh...
things at work
ended badly between us.
- Uh, whoa. Whose fault is that?
- And...
Well, you wanted to put an
unreliable witness on the stand.
- You told me he checked out.
- I told you it was inconsistent.
He was the only witness
who could place
our client at the scene.
- We needed him.
- We needed someone reliable.
We needed someone
to back our client.
I know. Which is why
I spoke to him again
- the night before the trial.
- And?
And his timeline
was completely wrong.
- He said he mixed up the dates.
- That's not what he told me.
- When did you speak to him?
- That afternoon.
He remembered
exactly where he was.
You know the problem, Nate?
You pushed him
- until he doubted himself.
- We have to vet
every single client
before we put them on the stand.
That is the number one rule.
Oh my god.
You're so focused on the rules.
- You never take any risks.
- I was trying to protect us.
I'm sorry.
I didn't.
I didn't see it like that.
- We just see things differently.
- Exactly.
Which is why
we make such a good team.
But you have to trust me...
For what it's worth, I didn't...
I didn't think you were wrong.
I just thought you were taking
a huge risk.
And I didn't know
how to control it.
That's it.
And I'm sorry too.
For everything.
You have changed
since coming home.
Oh well, it's a journey.
But I am on my way.
Yeah.
Will you promise me something?
Anything.
The next time we see things
differently, we work it out.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Gosh.
So they had a good time?
Oh yeah. They had a great time.
And thanks for the playlist,
by the way.
My parents were singing
off-key to every song.
Wait till you hear the one
I made for the party.
Oh. Great.
So, uh, any word
on the fireworks?
Yeah. I, uh,
I found this company.
They seem great. Safe.
Only problem is they haven't
emailed their plan to Nate.
But I have a backup plan.
Harbourmaster has already
approved. We're good.
We will have fireworks.
Okay.
Look at that pod of dolphins...
See there...
So what did you get up to today?
Uh, we went snorkelling
and we talked.
Oh yeah? About what?
About our case.
- The beginning of the end.
- Yeah.
But if that hadn't
have happened...
I might not be here with you.
Life works out
exactly as it should.
Hmm.
- Ready to clock in, mate.
- Uh.
All right.
Hey, are you sure
you don't have another excursion
you want to take?
With Samara?
Just showing her
a good time while she's here.
Yeah, sure.
You're not enjoying spending
time with her at all, are you?
Well, I didn't say that.
You haven't stopped smiling
since she got here.
This is the happiest
you've been since you got back.
I'm happy all the time.
Hmm.
I'm not complaining,
this is the most
you've ever let me captain.
And guess what?
The world didn't explode.
Turns out
old Billy can do it, huh?
What are you talking about?
You're captain every day.
- You're at the helm every day.
- Yeah.
Only if you're too busy
or tired.
But if you're here,
you have to do it.
I'm just saying...
it's nice to see you relax
for once.
And I think
she's really good for you.
Hey, you know I'm not
a little kid anymore, right?
I can handle more
than you give me credit for.
I know.
Look, Billy...
when it comes to the business,
if there's anything
you want to discuss...
- I'm here.
- Yeah?
Okay.
Now that you've mentioned it,
you got a sec?
Sure.
Hi, Dad.
Hey, honey.
How's your day?
Good.
Actually got a game
of golf in today.
Did you win?
- I did indeed.
What's up?
Um, I was actually
calling on behalf
of a former colleague of mine.
He's interested in working
for The Barlow Project.
He is meticulous,
detail-oriented.
He's a really nice guy.
The Barlow Project?
I'm good friends
with Jim Remington.
He's on the board over there.
I'll tell you what.
You take a meeting with him.
We put a good word in
for your friend.
See if we can't make this
a win-win for everybody.
I mean, I can, but I would
only be taking the meeting, so...
Great. I'll get it all set up.
I'll give you a call tomorrow.
Bye.
Can I have
your attention please.
Members of the Langley party
we've just arrived
at our destination.
The fabulous Gold Coast.
Close your eyes.
I got a surprise for you.
- No peeking. No peeking.
- Okay, okay! Okay! Okay.
- They're closed.
- All right.
Open in three, two, one.
1985, the year Peter
and Caroline met.
Collector's item.
This could be your special gift.
Nate, this is perfect.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I'm happy you like it.
Hmm, um.
How did you get this here?
You took the jet ski
out alone, didn't you?
- Well, I am the captain.
- Aye, aye.
- So how can I help?
- Okay. So each board
is going to represent
a decade of their lives.
We have the '80s,
where they met, got married.
'90s, where they had Liv.
The 2000s,
where they grew their careers.
And the 2010s, where they
travelled the world.
I have pulled as much
as I can from these.
Huh.
They look so happy.
I know.
Well, I mean,
it's like Liv says.
They woke up every day
and they chose each other.
Oh, I'll have to have
that one day.
You will.
I, um, I spoke to my dad
about The Barlow Project.
He's going to put in
a good word for you.
Just send me your resume
when you can.
Thank you.
What?
I don't think I realized
how ready for a change I am.
- Yeah.
- You know, I've been
captaining my family's boat,
but it never really felt
like mine.
It's Billy's.
He's good at it. So passionate.
I guess I... I just, uh...
I wasn't ready
to let go of the reins.
The wheel?
Yeah, the wheel.
But now dad's doing better.
Billy's ready to take on
more responsibility.
Yeah, I think I'm ready
for the next chapter.
So, uh...
thank you for...
helping make that happen.
My pleasure.
You have to remember...
lead with your heart,
not your head.
Well, I didn't realize my heart
had a say in the matter.
Your heart always has a say.
You just have to be
brave enough to listen to it.
Um, Samara.
This week, it's been...
I know.
Should we add some
glitter to the '80s?
- I love glitter. Let's do it.
- I know. Here.
Samara Hughes, how are you?
Mr. Remington, I'm good.
How are you?
Things are busy, as I'm sure
your father has told you.
Our firm is hiring
and we're looking for
someone exactly like you.
Oh, um, I'm sorry, I... I think
we have our wires crossed.
I only took this call so I could
referee for my friend,
Nate Smith.
He would be perfect
for this job.
To be clear, I am no longer
working in law.
Your father
said you might say that.
I'll tell you what.
I'll have my assistant
send over the specs for the job.
See if that changes your mind.
I appreciate that, but I am
very sure of my decision.
Well, thank you for your time,
Ms. Hughes.
Bye.
Oh, these are gorgeous.
Wait, are these
our wedding flowers?
Yeah, I wanted to create
a similar backdrop
for the vow renewal.
They were delivered
just this morning.
- You're amazing.
- Oh, thank you.
You know,
back in Victorian times,
people used flowers
to communicate secret messages.
Did they?
Yeah.
A yellow rose meant friendship,
white carnations meant love,
and pink carnations meant
"I'll never forget you."
What did these mean?
Well, we chose those
very carefully.
You know, when
I first met your father,
I knew he was giving up
a version of the life
that was expected of him
to be with me.
You know.
His life was here,
his dreams were here,
and yet he chose
to give it all up,
move across the world,
and build a life with me.
And I wanted the flowers
on our wedding day
to express just that.
So we had...
sweet pea for devotion,
and ivy for marriage,
and red and white roses
combined to signify unity.
Along with a few dahlias.
- To signify...
- A lifelong bond.
Exactly.
And here I was just thinking
that they were pretty.
No, I handpicked
these carefully...
to tell what I thought
was going to be the story of us.
You know, love is like
any other story.
It can always have
a happy ending
if you let yourself choose it.
Caroline, what about these?
What do they signify?
Purple hyacinth.
Nope, I could never remember
what they meant.
Sorry.
Hello?
Hello, I'm calling
for Nate Smith.
Yeah, speaking.
Hello Mr. Smith.
I'm calling on behalf of Jim
Remington of The Barlow project.
We've received your resume
and he would like to schedule
an interview for you,
where he's a non-profit, The
Barlow project
Uh, that is fantastic. I've been
looking forward to your call.
Oh,
you're Mr. Hughes' friend.
That's funny,
we usually don't take
two candidates
for the same referral,
especially for
the same position.
Sorry, uh, not following.
You two must be very special.
You and Samara Hughes, I mean,
for Mr. Remington
to meet with you both.
Anyway, can we set
something for later today?
Sorry, did you...
did you say Samara interviewed
for the same position?
I'm sorry I cannot speak
more about other candidates.
He has a cancelation
in a few hours.
Does that work?
You go take a break, mate.
No, I'm... I'm all good.
I'm fine.
Billy, give me a moment.
What's going on?
Nate...
just got an interview
for The Barlow Project.
Wait, that... that's fantastic.
Congratulations.
Samara just interviewed
for the same position.
She what?
Yeah.
Hello?
Hello, Nate Smith?
Speaking.
I'm just calling to go
over everything
for the firework display
tonight,
launched from your boat.
- Our certified license...
- No, no, no, hang on.
Uh, fireworks from the boat,
that is against every rule
in the book.
But Samara Hughes said...
- No,
that is not going to happen.
Cancel that order.
You pitched me
for a legal position?
This is a fantastic
opportunity, Samara.
I know that, Dad,
but it's not for me.
I get that this is hard
for you to understand.
But event planning
is my dream job.
I love it.
It makes me happy and I am
actually really good at it.
I'm asking you to respect that.
I'm asking you to respect me.
Samara, I...
I really do respect you.
I'm sorry I haven't shown that
and pushed so hard for you
to go back into law.
But it's just...
You want what's best for me,
I know.
But I never want you
to feel disrespected.
You are an amazing woman...
and I am lucky
to be your father.
I love you, Sam.
I love you, Dad.
Hey, um...
maybe we could grab lunch
when I get back.
I'd like to show you
some of my world.
And I think it might help you
understand me a bit more.
I'd like that.
- Go get them, kiddo.
- Okay, bye dad.
Hey.
Hi.
You can't launch fireworks
from my boat.
What do you mean?
Did you speak to them?
- It's not safe.
- That's not my understanding.
It's not going to happen,
Samara.
- Nate, please.
- It's the rules. End of story.
I told you that on day one.
Wait, what?
What do you mean? Do you...
do you have another barge?
Um, no, no, it's okay.
I'll... I'll figure something
out. Thank you.
Um, you good?
Uh, no, not exactly. Um...
Nate cancelled
my private fireworks display
and then the backup motor barge
that I booked just broke down.
So I need to find another barge
to launch the fireworks
before curfew.
Okay, all right.
Let me talk to Nate.
You know what? Is he okay?
He's being extra weird.
Look, it might have
something to do
with you interviewing
for his dream job.
At The Barlow Project.
I didn't interview for that job.
- You didn't.
- No, of course not.
Well, I mean, Nate thinks that
you tried to go behind his back
and take the job out
from underneath him.
Billy, why would I do that?
I was the one that put him up
for that job.
This has been
a huge misunderstanding.
My dad, he, uh...
I gotta find him.
I gotta make this right.
And I gotta find another barge.
Samara,
guests are starting to arrive.
Great, I will be one second.
Wait, where's the music?
- Right, right.
Got the Bluetooth.
One second. Ah. Very good.
And the fireworks?
Fireworks are a, uh,
they're a work in progress.
Samara, fireworks
have to happen.
- And they will.
- They're important
- to my parents.
- Yes. Uh-huh.
Thank you very much. Really,
really good to meet you all.
Okay, bye-bye.
We need fireworks.
Absolutely not.
Hey, hey, hey.
You care about Samara.
Don't you?
You just have to hear
her side of the story, mate.
I... I love you.
But man,
do you step in it sometimes.
What do you mean?
She didn't try
to steal your job, Nate.
There was a mix-up.
She's the reason
they're considering you
in the first place.
And then you just went
and blew it.
Blew what, Billy?
You blew it by
cancelling her fireworks.
Her one non-negotiable.
And instead of talking to her
and trying to work it out,
you shut her down
and completely ruined her event.
Nate, her backup
was a motor barge
and now it's broken down.
Samara's out there running
around like a mad woman
trying to find someone who can
get out here before curfew.
You were so quick to judge
that you might have
let the best thing
that's happened to you in years
slip through your fingers.
If you care about Samara
like she clearly cares
about you...
you need fireworks.
Oh, you look perfect.
Thank you.
Are you ready?
- Yeah.
Let's do it!
Gosh.
40 years ago today,
I said I do...
to my favourite person
on the planet.
And 40 years later,
I'm happy to say
he's still my favourite person.
Being married to you...
has been nothing
short of an adventure.
And I can't wait to see
what the next 40 have in store.
No, no, no, not yet.
You have to do yours.
Oh yes, of course, right.
Thank you.
You're beautiful.
And I'm so pleased.
I took the leap
and crossed the world to...
build a life with you.
You made every single dream
I never even realized
I had come true.
I love you, Caroline Langley.
I love you.
Can I have that kiss now?
Let's go.
To 40 more.
To 40 more.
I cried more
than the first time!
What was their
favourite food in the 2000s?
- Oh, easy, pizza.
- Theirs, not yours.
It was theirs too, see? Look.
What was our
favourite song of the 1990s?
I don't know.
Where did you find this one?
Um...
This one is really sweet.
Yeah, tonight, as in, um...
basically right now.
That's fair enough,
uh, thank you.
You got a replica
of their wedding cake?
- How?
- Um...
you see that box
in the corner there?
I tracked down that bakery.
Turns out they're still
in business. So...
- Have you had any yet?
- No, no.
Oh, you absolutely must.
It's some of the best
I've ever had.
And I think my parents
would agree.
Um...
Liv, there aren't going to be
any fireworks.
I'm so sorry.
I don't know what else to do.
- I have tried everything.
- No, no, no, no, no. Hey, stop.
This week has been perfect.
That's what I thought.
But Nate and I, we just...
Stop with that too.
Hey...
I know that you're afraid
to let him in.
But he's really good for you.
What's it going to take
for you to see that?
Uh, remember
in Caroline's journals,
she had a meaning
for every flower?
Uh...
Purple hyacinth.
She could never remember
what these meant.
I'm sorry.
I messed up.
I wasn't trying
to take that job.
You understand that, right?
I know.
Actually, I have
an in-person interview
over at The Barlow Project
next week.
In Seattle?
Yeah.
You know, if this week has
taught me anything, it's, uh...
I don't want to lose you again.
In fact, I would break
every rule in the book.
Just to be with you.
I don't really know,
what to say.
It is no secret that...
we see things differently.
I think we always have.
But...
I was hoping maybe we could
agree on one thing.
What's that?
This doesn't end here.
It's not going to.
- Did you?
- Yeah.
Not on my watch.
Look at this!
- Wow! It's perfect.
- Thank you.
My daughter is going to be
so thrilled Samara.
I'm so glad.
I will admit, I was surprised
when I heard that
you moved on from law.
Oh!
- You had quite a reputation
in the courtroom...
the one to beat.
And I know how proud
your father was
when you followed
in his footsteps.
I'm sorry, Nancy,
I appreciate that but...
I should get going.
- Oh, okay.
Guests will be arriving soon.
You have one new voice message.
Hi Samara, my name is Sophie.
I just sent in my resume
and wanted
to make sure you received it.
If you're ever in need
of an assistant planner,
I'd love the opportunity
to work for you.
Impressive.
Hello, Mr. Smith.
I wanted to follow up
with you about our offer
for partner at...
They called you again, huh?
Fancy.
I don't know about fancy.
Partner back in Seattle
sounds pretty fancy to me.
Yeah, well my life's here
in sunny Queensland.
You're never going to give up
on law fully.
We both know it.
Well, maybe not,
but it has to fit
in this version of my life
and right now...
it doesn't.
Hey...
now that Dad's better,
you know you can always go back.
You know how much he loved
talking about his eldest son?
The hotshot lawyer.
Well, I like
my work-life balance.
And only having to answer
to my younger brother.
Now come on, back to work.
We've got a sunset charter
arriving soon.
Liv!
Hey, I hope
it's not too late there.
No, perfect timing.
I just got home.
How's Australia?
It's warm, sunny...
kind of perfect.
Oh, that's so nice.
You deserve a break.
We all miss you at the firm.
Oh, not you too.
What?
I just did an event for one
of my dad's old colleagues.
First, she asked
if I was going back to law.
Then, she asked if I had
any other events booked...
besides hers.
Ouch.
Well, do you have
any other event clients booked?
Because I might
just have one for you.
Um...
Well, yeah, I have some
in a few weeks,
but right now I'm free.
What's up?
How would you feel about
joining me in Australia?
- Why?
- To help me finish planning
my parents' 40th wedding
anniversary trip in Queensland,
where they met and got married.
Liv, that...
that sounds incredible,
but isn't it next week?
It is.
But I've already booked a yacht
to trotter us around,
and all the rentals
are taken care of,
so I just need help
with the details
to make sure it all goes off
without a hitch.
I don't know.
Oh, and fireworks.
They're kind of a theme
in my parents' lives.
They've always thought
that fireworks were good luck.
Listen, I am flattered, but...
don't you want
someone local to do it?
I want someone
who I trust to do it.
I was thinking that we could
use my mom's old journals
and scrapbooks to recreate
their love story.
Please, Sam.
You're my best friend,
and I need your help.
And my brain does not work
like yours does.
I'm going to need a bigger bag.
Wow!
I'm going
port side to finish up.
Oh yeah, Billy!
I just got off
the phone with Liv.
She said the new event planner
should be arriving any minute.
Copy that.
You know what?
I'm actually looking forward
to the Langley Cruise.
It's about time.
Oh!
Oh, I'm... I'm so sorry.
You okay?
- Samara.
- Nate.
Uh...
Hang on.
Did you do that on purpose?
What? No, of course not.
Do you have any idea
how hard it was to find
and assemble all
of those flowers to...
Wait, wait, wait. Let's just...
just back up for a second.
What are you doing here?
- You're the...
- Event planner. Yes, yes, I am.
So that's what
you ran off to do.
Says the man who ran off
to another continent.
I didn't run.
Oh, hi!
Hey, you made it! Oh, come here.
Thank you so much for coming.
How was your flight?
Uh, it was long. Yeah.
Oh, so, uh, Nate is the captain
of the yacht
- chartering us this week. And...
- Of course he is.
And Samara is the event planner.
Event planner.
- Mm-hmm. Yeah, we covered that.
Making sure that this whole
thing goes off without a hitch.
Oh. What happened here?
A hitch.
Oh.
Well, one's not bad.
I know that this is probably
a bit of a shock to you both,
given your history.
But Nate, you're one of
the best captains in the area.
And your boat is
the perfect size for all of us.
And Samara, not only
are you my best friend,
but you're also
the best planner I know.
And I just want this weekend
to be perfect for my parents.
I know that you guys
have your differences,
but can you put them aside
for one week?
For me? Please?
- Yes. Of course.
- Yes. Of course.
Thank you so much.
Thank you, thank you.
Oh, and I have a ton of photos
and scrapbooks
for you to work with, so I just
popped them in your room.
Great.
Okay? Great.
Okay, I'm going to go and get
ready for the welcome dinner.
You two play nice.
Mm-hmm.
Yep. Mm-hmm. You got it.
I didn't expect Mr. By-The-Book
to end up on a boat.
I feel like something soulless
and boring
- would be a better fit.
- Yeah, well, event planning
seems to suit you perfectly,
because now you don't have to
answer to anyone but yourself.
And what is that
supposed to mean?
You know what that means.
Wow!
Would you look at this?
Oh!
It's like a Vince, Farrow
& Stone reunion.
- Michael.
- How are you both?
- Oh!
- Good to see you, Michael.
Glad the two of you
could join us
- for this week of festivities.
- Hi.
I got to say, when Liv told me
we were going to have the
pleasure of spending the week
with both of you,
I was a little surprised.
That makes two of us, mate.
Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Langley.
I am Nate Smith.
- I am your captain.
- Lovely to meet you.
- Peter.
- Peter.
Obviously, you know Samara.
She and Nate worked
at the firm with Liv and I,
but have since moved into...
other ventures.
Man, I love seeing you
following your dreams.
Liv has told me
so much about it.
Thank you so much
- for helping us out this week.
- Oh my God. Of course,
of course, of course.
Go, get freshened up.
Thank you.
I'll tell you what,
this is one heck of a boat!
Very exciting to spend
the week on this.
Happy to have you, Peter.
Okay, look.
Hey, I'm not thrilled
to be trapped with you
for the next week,
but we both got jobs to do,
so let's just do them, okay?
Okay.
- Good.
However, I must note
your energy is very not good.
My energy's fine.
Hmm, it's really not.
I could send you a meditation.
Don't need a meditation.
Okay, all right.
You do your captain stuff,
I'll make sure
this week is perfect.
I too will make sure
this week is perfect.
Because I have the itinerary.
Oh, about that,
I've made a couple changes.
- You can't change the itinerary.
- Oops, sorry, gotta take this.
I'll email you the update.
Hi this is Samara...
Can you grab my stuff?
Hi, my name is Samara Hughes.
I'm calling to organize
a fireworks display.
I've just sent you an email
with the captain's contact
information for approval.
But if you could call me back,
that would be great.
Thank you so much.
- This itinerary makes no sense.
- Oh, you got it.
We're gonna be sailing
in an odd pattern.
I know. The goal is to recreate
the summer that Peter
and Caroline fell in love,
so we gotta break a few rules.
Or we could literally sail down
the coast
from the Whitsundays
to the Gold Coast
in geographical order.
No, you see, their love story
wasn't linear,
so the trip can't be
linear either.
And to tell the truth,
all these...
these fairy lights here?
Navigation hazard.
They're gonna mess up
with our lights.
- Safety hazard.
- Oh.
And everyone should be wearing
non-slip boat shoes
in case we take on water.
Otherwise...
- Safety hazard.
- Safety hazard.
I got that.
Uh, you, uh, you wanna
suck the fun out of everything?
No, I just wanna
keep everyone safe.
Well, I think we can do that
without forcing everyone
to wear ugly shoes.
And fireworks? Not gonna happen.
Actually, Nate,
fireworks are the one
non-negotiable this week,
so they will be happening.
Really?
Mm-hmm.
I get that you're not great
at compromise,
but I got this covered.
Relax.
Thank you.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
- Oh, thank you so much.
- Oh.
My pleasure. Enjoy!
- Thanks.
- Uh, no, thank you.
Come on, darling, have a glass.
Did you see?
Samara got the bottle
from the year we got married.
- Same vineyard too.
- Yeah.
I actually can't have
any champagne.
Are you okay?
Why?
Um, I mean, I do feel
a little bit nauseous right now,
but I am very jealous
of your champagne.
- It's a great pick, Samara.
- Can we get you something else?
We have that
Chardonnay you like.
Uh, no,
I can't have that either.
I'm pregnant.
- Oh!
- Finally!
- Oh, that's fantastic!
- Thank you, sir.
My little girl.
Oh, that's... that's
incredible.
I'm so happy for you.
Sit, sit. What do you need?
What can I do for you?
How can I possibly make
this week easier for you?
Well, I was meant to get those
anti-nausea bracelets.
Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
I've got a box in my bag.
I have ginger chews.
We will do research,
and I will see what else
you can possibly need.
You're the best.
Thank you so much.
Of course.
And about my baby shower.
Liv, I have been
mentally planning
that from the moment you told me
you guys were trying.
You are going to be a mom.
I'm going to be a mom.
I love you.
I love you too.
Sparkling apple juice.
I had 'em send over a bottle
just in case.
Oh, you really are the best,
aren't you?
Oh stop, thank you.
I think we should have a toast.
To the mother!
Ok folks, we just dropped anchor
and our first destination is
Spoonbill Cove.
You could have told me
he was going to be here.
- Then you would have bailed.
- No, I wouldn't.
Liv, I would do
anything for you.
Including trap myself on a boat
with Nate Smith for a week.
It'll be fun, I promise.
You focus on having fun.
I will handle the rest of it.
Fireworks and all.
You know what? I'm tired.
I'm so tired.
But thank you so much
for the seasick bracelets.
I'll see you in the morning.
Okay, love you, night!
Night, Liv.
Night, Nate.
Shutting everything
down for the night?
Yeah, I'm almost done.
Don't take too long.
I can't clock off
until all the guests
are in their cabins.
Does it ever get boring?
- What's that?
- Being so uptight all the time.
Oh. Rules are there
to keep you safe.
Rules are there to be broken.
No, they're not.
They should be kept.
Something you have
struggled with,
- if I remember correctly.
- You know what, Nate?
Let's make a deal.
I will follow your rules.
If I don't ruin any more
of your flower arrangements.
Yeah, and you let me put up
the rest of my decorations.
As long as they are compliant
with our regulations.
Deal.
Deal.
Uh...
can I show you
what I'm working on?
Sure.
Okay, it's for, um, the
vow renewal on our last night.
I'm doing this
"Decades in Details" display.
Showing the history
of their love story.
What must that be like?
To be with someone so long.
You get to see
every version of you.
I bet, it feels a lot like home.
I mean, think about it.
Having someone get a front row
seat to every part of your life.
The highs, the lows.
That is rare.
Yeah.
So, are you, uh, seeing anyone?
No.
- Are you?
- No. No, no.
You know, after Dad got sick,
uh, dating was
the last thing on my mind.
Yeah.
It was a tough
few months there, actually.
- How's he doing?
- Better.
Yeah, yeah, he's doing good.
Nearly back to his old self.
Good.
I bet he's happy
to have you home.
He is, yeah. Billy too.
Yeah.
But, uh, I actually think
they're both
getting a bit sick of me now.
Sick of you? How could that be?
They keep asking
if I'll go back.
- To the States?
- To law.
- Are you going back?
- Never say never.
- What about you?
- Um...
my dad keeps trying
to convince me to,
but it's a whole thing.
Well, I know you.
And you don't back down
from a fight.
You say that like
it's a bad thing.
Did I?
I'm pretty much done anyway.
I'll let you get some rest.
Good night, Captain By The Book.
Good night.
Dad, I hear you,
but I really don't have time
for a lecture right now.
Honey, I'm not trying
to lecture you.
I just love you
and I want to make sure
you've got a stable life.
Event planning can be
so feast or famine. But law...
Something you can count on.
I know.
I gotta go, Dad. I love you.
Samara.
Good morning.
Hi.
Take it your coffee order's
still the same.
- Cream.
- Oh.
- Two sugars.
- Thank you.
You didn't poison this, right?
What, like when we were
working on the Dunlawton case,
you mixed up the salt and sugar,
made everyone salty coffee?
Yeah, one of the most
embarrassing moments
of my career.
That salty taste
still haunts my dreams.
Okay.
Uh, remind me, the significance
of this beach again?
This is where Peter
and Caroline first met.
Ah, cool.
Yeah, yeah,
according to her notes,
she was collecting samples
for a study
on coral regeneration
when Peter,
a wild local dive guide,
showed up and thwarted
all her efforts to collect
anything usable.
They didn't exactly see
eye to eye.
- Classic.
- Yeah.
There's really sweet stuff
in here, though.
Check this out. Where is it?
Oh, here.
Where Peter held off
on saying I love you
until he could do it
with fireworks
sparkling over the city.
Or...
Where...
Oh, Caroline realized
she was in love with Peter
on a midday beach picnic
when he ran into the water
to save a child
who had gone out past the break.
- Really? Very heroic. Yeah...
- Yeah.
That's one of the moments
I want to recreate.
And the beach picnic.
And I want to set up
a treasure hunt.
Cool.
Would you like to see
the treasure?
I would.
I thought so.
Check it out.
Their favourite Australian
snack.
Nice. Lamingtons. I love these.
You know, you have, uh...
you definitely put
a lot of effort into this.
Hmm. I love my job.
- May I?
- Yeah, of course.
Okay. Hmm.
Oh!
Okay. Let's have a look.
- Oh, this one sounds familiar.
- Mm-hmm.
Where Peter was cooking
Caroline dinner,
nearly burned her apartment
down sauteing vegetables.
Yeah, yeah,
that reminded me of you.
Do you remember when you had us
all over for dinner after work
and you nearly burnt
your apartment down
trying to impress us
with that fancy French dish?
The cassoulet.
Yeah, we ended up
ordering pizza instead.
Oh, we had so much fun together.
- Yep.
- I'm so happy
for Liv and Michael.
- Me too.
- Yeah.
I know it hasn't been
an easy journey for 'em, but...
they're going to make
fantastic parents.
They really are.
Hey, I'm just going to drop
a stern line,
- just to reduce the swing.
- Yeah, nice one.
Sounds good, mate.
Uh, listen, why don't you, uh,
meet me back here in five?
- Yeah, yeah.
- And I will take you
- to shore in the tender boat.
- Perfect.
Okay. Ah. Here you go.
- I don't need this. I can swim.
- Oh, no. Boat rules.
Nate.
Samara.
- What was that?
- What?
A smile.
- There's no smile.
- No, there's definitely a smile.
No, brother.
It's just a beautiful day today.
Hmm. A beautiful day, huh?
All good, boss?
No, this doesn't look right.
Ah.
That's because you're
looking for Hidden Cove.
- That's further south.
- What?
Yep. It's just
a little dot on your map.
And, uh, not many people
know how to get to it.
I take it you do?
Depends.
- Trust me.
- Do I have a choice?
No. Come on.
You know, my parents
used to take us here as kids.
Only accessible by the water.
You see that reef out there?
Yeah.
As a diver, Peter probably
went there a hundred times.
Okay.
You ready to hide
that treasure, Captain?
Aye-aye.
Oh, it's so quiet here.
So peaceful.
I can go get a chair
from the boat for you.
You can put your feet up,
relax, enjoy the scenery.
Will you stop?
Come here,
check this out.
All righty.
Now, I reckon you can't
have a treasure hunt without...
an...
an X.
Marking the spot.
All right, I guess I'll go get
the gear from the boat.
What was it like
growing up here?
I had a love-hate
relationship with it, you know?
Billy and I found it
incredibly boring at times.
But...
I was playing a lot of soccer.
And I really wanted
to get a scholarship
to a U.S. university.
And then I got into Seattle.
Couldn't wait to leave.
Yet, here you are.
And here you are.
Touch.
I just can't imagine growing up
with this in my backyard.
I mean, come on, Nate,
this is so good!
- So is Seattle.
- Yes, yes.
I love it there.
Loved growing up there.
But?
I haven't travelled
nearly as much
as I would have liked to by now.
I think it's really cool
how much you get to see
and explore with these charters.
Yeah, but it's not my dream.
It's, uh...
it's Billy's. It's Dad's.
What's your dream?
To put down roots
and have mail that comes
directly to my house.
Maybe get a dog one day.
Call him Oscar.
Yeah, definitely get a dog.
Yeah.
Oop! Oh!
You all right?
- I'll get that.
- Okay, thank you.
- Come on.
- Okay.
Man, I've always thought those
two had a thing for each other.
I mean, what do they say about
love and hate being
the closest emotions?
I'm telling you,
they have something.
Even if they're both
too stubborn to admit it.
I know.
I mean, I just wish
that they could see
what they have right
in front of their faces.
What they have
is really special.
Maybe there is a way.
There are
five sandwiches in here.
I only ordered four.
That's because I got the kitchen
to pack an extra one for you.
- Oh.
- You gotta eat too.
Thank you.
- Oh, no.
- What? What's up?
I'm trying to find something
special for Caroline and Peter,
but no luck. I'm usually
so good with presents.
Oh, I remember.
I still have that, uh,
engraved wine opener
you gave me
at that office Secret Santa.
What?
That was supposed to be
a gag gift.
Well, joke's on you,
because I use it all the time.
It says, "By-The-Book, Esquire."
I know.
Oh.
- And I love it.
- You do?
Yeah.
I'm glad.
So here is to 40 years together.
And we will see what tomorrow
will bring as well.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Fireworks to be launched
from the back of the boat.
Did you get my email
with the captain's contact?
Okay, well, it needs to be sent
to him for approval.
Thank you.
That treasure hunt was so cute.
- Oh, I'm so glad.
- Made me a bit misty.
Maybe it's the pregnancy
hormones, who knows?
I mean, look at all of us, right?
Who would have thought?
On a beach in Australia is about
as far from a boardroom
in Seattle as you can get.
Good.
Listen, I know that things
aren't easy, but Nate is...
Is responsible for the
biggest mistake of my career.
We never should have
lost that case.
Before that, I thought that
you guys made a great team.
You saw things one way
and he saw them another,
allowing you both
to come together and create
- something really beautiful.
- We were just co-workers.
You were also friends,
and that counts for something.
And that necklace he gave you
never comes off.
I wear it because I like it,
not because it has
anything to do with Nate.
Hmm. Yeah, sure.
You, it's enough. Stop.
- Oh, yeah!
- Samara! Liv! Come join us!
Um, I should make some calls.
Come on, we insist.
- It'll be fine. Come on.
- Okay, okay.
Nate! You two,
we can't play
with uneven numbers. Come on!
Come on.
Go. I'm going to start mapping
the route for tonight.
- You sure?
- Yes, absolutely.
Come on, live a little.
For once.
All right. All right!
All right, for teams, we have
Peter, Caroline, me, and Liv,
- Nate and Samara. Let's go!
- Yep, yep, get the ball.
Okay.
Mom, Dad, you go first.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Whoa.
No, no, no, no.
Whoa, way too stiff.
No, it's in the elbow.
No, it's not, it's in the wrist.
- Yeah, that too, that too.
- Okay. May I?
If it's going to help us win.
Well, you know
how I feel about losing.
- That I do.
- Okay, here.
Just relax. And...
like that.
Nate, you're up.
Okay.
But if this doesn't work,
I'm going back to my way.
All right, okay.
Oh.
So good.
Oh, that's a point
for Nate and Samara.
- You're a good teacher.
- Thanks.
We need a rematch.
- Oh, yeah. Absolutely.
- Oh, yeah.
Okay, one more game
before dinner.
So, Nate and Samara,
you're obviously in.
Excuse me, miss.
Do you have permission
from the captain
to be out here so late?
No.
Sorry.
It's just, um...
I was taking a minute.
- What's your excuse?
- Same.
Just taking a minute.
Billy's on watch.
- Ah.
How's everything going?
- Yeah, so far, so good.
- Good.
I love it out here at night.
When it's so clear.
One of my favourite parts
is looking at the stars.
- May I?
- Yeah.
That's my favourite
constellation.
The Southern Cross.
Yeah, I've heard of it.
I've never seen it before.
Well...
it led sailors
due south back home
to safety without fail
every time.
Can you see it?
- No.
- It's just... it's right there.
That big one.
And then there.
There, and there.
Makes a cross.
It's beautiful.
Yeah.
Reminds me there's always
a guiding light.
Somewhere out there.
Better go check on Billy.
Don't take too long.
Hey!
I don't know how you concentrate
with that music blaring.
Helps me focus.
- Tunes everything else out.
- Good for you. Hand it over.
Yes, boss.
Another offer?
Yeah.
- What time is it there?
I don't know.
Middle of the night.
They're getting creative.
Hey.
You know, Dad would understand
if you ever wanted to go back.
- Billy.
- I'm just saying,
I don't want you hiding out here
because you think we need you.
Oh, thanks, mate.
You're being offered a
partnership in a big law firm.
There's a lot to consider...
Alright, hold on tight Caroline.
I'll get everyone
else to the tasting. Enjoy!
You sure?
I cannot taste
seafood or smell it
or even hear the word oyster.
- How are you feeling?
- Horrible.
You know,
we should stay here, yeah?
We'll go to Sky Lounge.
It's steadier up there.
You should go.
I mean, after all, you had
the owner revive the menu
from on the dad's first date.
Yeah, as much as we'd love
to try the famous oysters.
I'm not leaving you behind.
Okay, good luck.
Mm-hmm.
What do you think you're doing?
I'm going to shore
for the tasting.
- By yourself?
- Yeah.
I was going to wear
a life jacket.
No, no, no, no, no.
I'm coming down.
Oh.
Follow the rules.
What do you mean?
It's a tidal crossing
with a shifting current.
You can't go alone. Boat rules.
Well, I need
to get to shore, so...
Well, you're just going to have
to wait for Liv or Michael.
They're not going.
Liv's too sick.
Sorry. Can't do it.
You take me.
Well, that worked well.
Okay, come on.
Let's go and get ready
and head to shore.
I'm not missing out on lunch!
I cannot believe
how many dolphins there were!
Yeah, hopefully we see
some more on the way back.
They were pretty playful
in the afternoons.
Ah.
Should I just text you
when I'm ready to leave?
Oh, actually, I thought
I'd stay and give you a hand.
Boat protocol.
Right.
Hey, did you ever go
whale watching in Seattle?
Uh, no.
Well, if you ever find yourself
back there,
I'd love to take you.
I think you'd like it.
Yeah, yeah, it's a date.
Not a date-date,
just a, you know...
It could be a date.
You want to go
on a date with me?
- Well, I didn't say that.
- You kind of did.
You said it could be a date.
I meant it could
be a date for you
and someone else,
not necessarily me.
Right.
You following?
Yeah.
- You must be Samara.
- Thea?
Hi! Oh,
so nice to meet you.
Thank you for doing this.
Anything for Peter and Caroline.
Do you mind
showing us to our table?
Oh, of course, come on.
Oh.
Oh, they're so young.
Why six settings?
Just in case Liv and Michael
end up making it.
Oh, whatever you think
is best, boss.
Ah, no.
Yeah, it's... it's fine.
It's lopsided.
- I'm gonna go grab the others.
- Yeah.
And for the record,
they look exactly the same.
Okay, all right.
- I like your necklace.
- Oh, thank you.
An old friend gave it to me.
Apparently, Samara
in some translation of Latin
means seed of the elm.
I guess he thought
that was funny.
Or very thoughtful and Nate.
He seems lovely.
You two make a lovely couple.
No. No, we are not a...
Mm-hmm.
That's what Caroline said too,
and look at them now.
Thank you.
- Yeah.
Hi.
You made it!
- Whoa!
- Shout out to ginger juice.
I knew you were
going to make it! Get in Here!
So, this is where it all began.
Oh, yeah, technically, yes.
But, um, first time I was here,
I was in such a bad mood.
That is not how I was expecting
the story to start.
I had missed my bus and I'd lost
all my research notes and...
Peter insisted that,
that night was the night
that we had to go to dinner.
I hadn't even been here
five minutes
and he spilled an entire glass
of lemonade down my back.
Uh, in my defence,
it was a rogue wave.
We were on land.
I admit, he was handsome.
- Was?
- Well, is, darling,
- is.
- Well, that's better.
I thought he was reckless,
careless and entirely unserious.
And I thought she was brilliant
and terrifying
and utterly stunning.
Aw, I think we argued
for the first half
of the evening
about coral bleaching.
No, as I recall, it was
a spirited discussion
about proper
anchoring technique.
And he made it
up to me the next night
by bringing me back here
to the very same restaurant
and asking me
for a first date redo.
And I was so charmed...
I couldn't say no.
I was supposed to
go back to the States
at the end of the summer.
And I was supposed
to follow my tropical dream...
dive guiding in paradise.
No more plans
other than the next tide.
We didn't fit.
Oh, love isn't about
fitting neatly.
It's about deciding if someone
is worth adjusting.
- Cheers to you both.
- Oh, thank you.
Oh.
Cheers.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
This table has history,
just like this food,
from our summer of 1985
seasonal menu.
I thought you took the crispy
noodle salad off the menu.
I did, but someone called
with a special request
that I just couldn't say no to.
Ah, that's the thing
about history.
You don't always recognize
the most important moment
when you're in it.
And sometimes,
it's not until later
that you realize that,
that was the day
that everything changed.
Okay, everybody, let's eat.
Yeah.
- Beautiful salad here.
- Yes, please.
- Oh yeah!
- Thank you.
Well, thanks for going with me.
Oh, just doing my job.
Have you heard from that
company about the fireworks?
Uh, no, not yet.
That worries me...
I remember this.
It's been a long day.
Yeah, a long day.
See you, Captain.
See you, boss.
Hi, this is Samara Hughes.
I'm just following up
on the fireworks.
Have the plans been sent
to the captain yet?
Okay, if that could be
taken care of, that'd be great.
Thank you. Bye.
Look at them.
They are so in love.
Well, they've really
put in the work.
They woke up every day
and chose each other.
No matter what.
And some days, it's hard, but...
it's always worth it when
it's with the right person.
Yeah, I don't know
if I'll ever find that.
Well, I bet you will.
Or maybe you already have.
Are you talking about...
You're talking about Nate? No.
Oh, we've been best friends
for over ten years.
I can read you
like a book, my girl.
You, like you always have,
have a crush on Nate Smith.
- I think you should tell him.
- Not gonna do that.
Why not? No, if
you say one more word
about that silly little court
case that you two lost...
It was his fault.
You're giving him
too much credit.
Hey, if you're
asking for my advice...
Which I'm not.
I would tell him.
What? No good is gonna come from
you holding on to this grudge.
It's been years.
You need to let it go.
You're right.
Okay.
I'm gonna go and get changed
for the hike.
I thought this track was closed.
Oh, I called.
Explained that
you proposed here.
Turns out the park ranger
is a hopeless romantic.
You know, there's
a waterfall at the lagoon
at the end of this hike.
Yeah, great place
for a first kiss, eh?
Or a millionth.
Oh! Oh!
Are you okay?
- Oh, I'm good. I'm good.
- You doing okay there, boss?
- Yep. Yep.
- Yeah?
- Yeah, yeah.
You sure?
Mm-hmm.
Oh, my goodness.
I think we must be
getting close now.
As long as you're fine.
Yeah, yeah. I'm good.
Don't worry about me.
Alright, well don't be
so clumsy next time.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Oh.
Right there. Right there.
Do you see? Those trees?
Yeah.
Eclectus Parrots.
Wow. The... the male's green.
The female's red and blue.
And they look so different.
The scientists thought they were
different species for years.
Why do they look so different?
Well, the theory is the male's
green so he can blend in
and guard the nest,
and the female's
red and blue, bright...
so she lets others know
the tree's taken.
That's sweet.
He hides to protect their home
and she lights up to claim it.
Yeah, opposites attract.
You know,
it's their different strengths.
That's why it works.
Sorry, did you say
opposites attract?
Uh...
- maybe not always.
- Yeah, huh?
I actually think it's cool that
you're following your passion.
Event planning,
not hiking, obviously.
Yeah. Thank you.
That actually means a lot.
You ever thought about scaling?
Because I looked at your stuff
online on social media.
- It looks good.
- Yeah. Yeah.
I have a bunch of events
coming up.
It would be nice
to have some help.
Hmm.
- I received this
fantastic resume
before I left. Sophie.
I just worry about letting go.
Yeah, I know that feeling.
So what would it take
for you to meet her?
Well, my dad still thinks that
leaving law was a mistake.
How could anyone look at what
you built and call it a mistake?
I don't know. You're biased.
You've been trapped on a boat
with me for too long.
No, no, no.
What you did was brave.
Most people would not have
the courage to go at it alone.
You did.
No, no, that's different.
I had to come back.
- My family needed me.
- Ah.
And, uh...
I think Billy is ready
to go at it alone.
He told you that?
No, but I know my brother.
He probably thinks
I'd call it reckless.
Well...
No, the truth is
I'm proud of him, you know?
He's the kind of guy
that he knows what he wants
and he just goes for it.
I wish I had
that kind of clarity.
You know, I... I've just spent
so much time in corporate law
and so much of my life
just trying to...
Nate, stop.
You're thinking about it
like it's a math equation.
It kind of is a math equation.
No, it's not.
In 40 years from now,
if someone were to ask
you how you spent your life...
what would you want
your answer to be?
Uh, we should catch up.
Oh, wow!
Guys, I thought we'd lost you.
Come and take a look at this.
Come on you guys!
Come on.
Morning, Peter.
Oh, Nate. Come and join me.
- Uh, sure. Thank you.
- Yeah.
Not bad, huh?
- Oh, no.
Oh, great service.
I mean, to get the daily paper
delivered on a boat
in the middle of the harbor,
I mean, it doesn't get
much better than that, does it?
Oh, that's all Samara.
She's, uh, she's thought
of everything.
Yeah.
I used to think I'd spend
my whole life on the water.
It's the only place
I wanted to be.
- What changed?
- Oh, when I met Caroline.
Everything.
She put things
into perspective for me.
Made me realize
what I wanted out of life.
Well, I think you two
are very lucky.
Luck? That's to do with
putting in a lot of hard work.
We had to overcome
an entire ocean to be together.
Although I almost lost her.
Trying to hang on
to my life here.
Then I realized
I was in love with her.
When you meet someone
who makes it all worth it...
you do everything in your power
to hold on to it.
Even if it means
moving continents.
What if it didn't work out?
I mean...
what if it doesn't work out?
Son, you can't look
at everything
like it's already failed.
Maybe not.
But risk management
is one of my strong suits.
Enjoy.
Sometimes our greatest strengths
are also our biggest weakness.
Bye. Love you.
Bye.
Bye. Have fun. You too. Be good.
Bye.
Bye.
Okay.
Hi, this is Samara Hughes.
Again, I'm calling
about the fireworks.
The plans still haven't been
sent to the captain
and we are running out of time.
If that could happen
by the end of the day,
at the latest,
that would be great. Thank you.
Hi, my name is Samara Hughes.
I'm calling to inquire
about a motor barge
that could potentially
launch fireworks
from the harbor tomorrow night.
I... I know it's last minute,
but I need to make this happen.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I, uh, just looked
at the itinerary.
With the family going
to see Peter's friends,
- you have the day off.
- Oh, no.
I mean, technically I do,
but I still have to
finish the Decades
in Details display
and find a gift
for Peter and Caroline.
I hear that.
Uh, but we could also boycott
all responsibility today
and I could take you
on an adventure.
- Where?
- Well...
it's ancient.
And, uh,
you can see it from space.
And we are literally...
standing on it right now.
Sort of.
It's underneath our feet.
Are you talking about
the Great Barrier Reef?
Great Barrier Reef.
Oh.
- What do you say?
- Who are you
and what have you done
with Nate Smith?
Well, um...
I don't know.
You kind of inspired me.
Unless it's going to get in
- the way of your work.
- No, no. Just help me finish
the display when we get back.
Asking for help?
Who are you and what have you
done with Samara Hughes?
- Oh, Stop.
- Come on.
- You know, I've been thinking.
- Yeah?
About what I want
the next 40 years to look like.
And?
And...
- I want to get back into law.
- Okay.
But this time on my own terms.
You know, the kind that
actually makes a difference.
I don't want to do cases
handed down to me
by some higher up.
- I want to work in non-profits.
- Oh, Nate.
That's fantastic.
Anywhere in particular?
I was thinking
a youth advocacy group.
Sure. I, um, something
like The Barlow Project?
Yeah, exactly. You know?
Kids need structure.
- I thrive on structure.
- Yeah, you do.
Could be a good fit.
Wait. My dad's friend
is on the board over there.
I could reach out
and put in a good word for you.
- Oh, no. You don't have to.
- I want to.
For all your help this week.
Uh...
- thank you. All right.
- You're welcome.
That really means a lot.
Hey, um...
I know, uh...
things at work
ended badly between us.
- Uh, whoa. Whose fault is that?
- And...
Well, you wanted to put an
unreliable witness on the stand.
- You told me he checked out.
- I told you it was inconsistent.
He was the only witness
who could place
our client at the scene.
- We needed him.
- We needed someone reliable.
We needed someone
to back our client.
I know. Which is why
I spoke to him again
- the night before the trial.
- And?
And his timeline
was completely wrong.
- He said he mixed up the dates.
- That's not what he told me.
- When did you speak to him?
- That afternoon.
He remembered
exactly where he was.
You know the problem, Nate?
You pushed him
- until he doubted himself.
- We have to vet
every single client
before we put them on the stand.
That is the number one rule.
Oh my god.
You're so focused on the rules.
- You never take any risks.
- I was trying to protect us.
I'm sorry.
I didn't.
I didn't see it like that.
- We just see things differently.
- Exactly.
Which is why
we make such a good team.
But you have to trust me...
For what it's worth, I didn't...
I didn't think you were wrong.
I just thought you were taking
a huge risk.
And I didn't know
how to control it.
That's it.
And I'm sorry too.
For everything.
You have changed
since coming home.
Oh well, it's a journey.
But I am on my way.
Yeah.
Will you promise me something?
Anything.
The next time we see things
differently, we work it out.
- Okay.
- Okay.
Gosh.
So they had a good time?
Oh yeah. They had a great time.
And thanks for the playlist,
by the way.
My parents were singing
off-key to every song.
Wait till you hear the one
I made for the party.
Oh. Great.
So, uh, any word
on the fireworks?
Yeah. I, uh,
I found this company.
They seem great. Safe.
Only problem is they haven't
emailed their plan to Nate.
But I have a backup plan.
Harbourmaster has already
approved. We're good.
We will have fireworks.
Okay.
Look at that pod of dolphins...
See there...
So what did you get up to today?
Uh, we went snorkelling
and we talked.
Oh yeah? About what?
About our case.
- The beginning of the end.
- Yeah.
But if that hadn't
have happened...
I might not be here with you.
Life works out
exactly as it should.
Hmm.
- Ready to clock in, mate.
- Uh.
All right.
Hey, are you sure
you don't have another excursion
you want to take?
With Samara?
Just showing her
a good time while she's here.
Yeah, sure.
You're not enjoying spending
time with her at all, are you?
Well, I didn't say that.
You haven't stopped smiling
since she got here.
This is the happiest
you've been since you got back.
I'm happy all the time.
Hmm.
I'm not complaining,
this is the most
you've ever let me captain.
And guess what?
The world didn't explode.
Turns out
old Billy can do it, huh?
What are you talking about?
You're captain every day.
- You're at the helm every day.
- Yeah.
Only if you're too busy
or tired.
But if you're here,
you have to do it.
I'm just saying...
it's nice to see you relax
for once.
And I think
she's really good for you.
Hey, you know I'm not
a little kid anymore, right?
I can handle more
than you give me credit for.
I know.
Look, Billy...
when it comes to the business,
if there's anything
you want to discuss...
- I'm here.
- Yeah?
Okay.
Now that you've mentioned it,
you got a sec?
Sure.
Hi, Dad.
Hey, honey.
How's your day?
Good.
Actually got a game
of golf in today.
Did you win?
- I did indeed.
What's up?
Um, I was actually
calling on behalf
of a former colleague of mine.
He's interested in working
for The Barlow Project.
He is meticulous,
detail-oriented.
He's a really nice guy.
The Barlow Project?
I'm good friends
with Jim Remington.
He's on the board over there.
I'll tell you what.
You take a meeting with him.
We put a good word in
for your friend.
See if we can't make this
a win-win for everybody.
I mean, I can, but I would
only be taking the meeting, so...
Great. I'll get it all set up.
I'll give you a call tomorrow.
Bye.
Can I have
your attention please.
Members of the Langley party
we've just arrived
at our destination.
The fabulous Gold Coast.
Close your eyes.
I got a surprise for you.
- No peeking. No peeking.
- Okay, okay! Okay! Okay.
- They're closed.
- All right.
Open in three, two, one.
1985, the year Peter
and Caroline met.
Collector's item.
This could be your special gift.
Nate, this is perfect.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I'm happy you like it.
Hmm, um.
How did you get this here?
You took the jet ski
out alone, didn't you?
- Well, I am the captain.
- Aye, aye.
- So how can I help?
- Okay. So each board
is going to represent
a decade of their lives.
We have the '80s,
where they met, got married.
'90s, where they had Liv.
The 2000s,
where they grew their careers.
And the 2010s, where they
travelled the world.
I have pulled as much
as I can from these.
Huh.
They look so happy.
I know.
Well, I mean,
it's like Liv says.
They woke up every day
and they chose each other.
Oh, I'll have to have
that one day.
You will.
I, um, I spoke to my dad
about The Barlow Project.
He's going to put in
a good word for you.
Just send me your resume
when you can.
Thank you.
What?
I don't think I realized
how ready for a change I am.
- Yeah.
- You know, I've been
captaining my family's boat,
but it never really felt
like mine.
It's Billy's.
He's good at it. So passionate.
I guess I... I just, uh...
I wasn't ready
to let go of the reins.
The wheel?
Yeah, the wheel.
But now dad's doing better.
Billy's ready to take on
more responsibility.
Yeah, I think I'm ready
for the next chapter.
So, uh...
thank you for...
helping make that happen.
My pleasure.
You have to remember...
lead with your heart,
not your head.
Well, I didn't realize my heart
had a say in the matter.
Your heart always has a say.
You just have to be
brave enough to listen to it.
Um, Samara.
This week, it's been...
I know.
Should we add some
glitter to the '80s?
- I love glitter. Let's do it.
- I know. Here.
Samara Hughes, how are you?
Mr. Remington, I'm good.
How are you?
Things are busy, as I'm sure
your father has told you.
Our firm is hiring
and we're looking for
someone exactly like you.
Oh, um, I'm sorry, I... I think
we have our wires crossed.
I only took this call so I could
referee for my friend,
Nate Smith.
He would be perfect
for this job.
To be clear, I am no longer
working in law.
Your father
said you might say that.
I'll tell you what.
I'll have my assistant
send over the specs for the job.
See if that changes your mind.
I appreciate that, but I am
very sure of my decision.
Well, thank you for your time,
Ms. Hughes.
Bye.
Oh, these are gorgeous.
Wait, are these
our wedding flowers?
Yeah, I wanted to create
a similar backdrop
for the vow renewal.
They were delivered
just this morning.
- You're amazing.
- Oh, thank you.
You know,
back in Victorian times,
people used flowers
to communicate secret messages.
Did they?
Yeah.
A yellow rose meant friendship,
white carnations meant love,
and pink carnations meant
"I'll never forget you."
What did these mean?
Well, we chose those
very carefully.
You know, when
I first met your father,
I knew he was giving up
a version of the life
that was expected of him
to be with me.
You know.
His life was here,
his dreams were here,
and yet he chose
to give it all up,
move across the world,
and build a life with me.
And I wanted the flowers
on our wedding day
to express just that.
So we had...
sweet pea for devotion,
and ivy for marriage,
and red and white roses
combined to signify unity.
Along with a few dahlias.
- To signify...
- A lifelong bond.
Exactly.
And here I was just thinking
that they were pretty.
No, I handpicked
these carefully...
to tell what I thought
was going to be the story of us.
You know, love is like
any other story.
It can always have
a happy ending
if you let yourself choose it.
Caroline, what about these?
What do they signify?
Purple hyacinth.
Nope, I could never remember
what they meant.
Sorry.
Hello?
Hello, I'm calling
for Nate Smith.
Yeah, speaking.
Hello Mr. Smith.
I'm calling on behalf of Jim
Remington of The Barlow project.
We've received your resume
and he would like to schedule
an interview for you,
where he's a non-profit, The
Barlow project
Uh, that is fantastic. I've been
looking forward to your call.
Oh,
you're Mr. Hughes' friend.
That's funny,
we usually don't take
two candidates
for the same referral,
especially for
the same position.
Sorry, uh, not following.
You two must be very special.
You and Samara Hughes, I mean,
for Mr. Remington
to meet with you both.
Anyway, can we set
something for later today?
Sorry, did you...
did you say Samara interviewed
for the same position?
I'm sorry I cannot speak
more about other candidates.
He has a cancelation
in a few hours.
Does that work?
You go take a break, mate.
No, I'm... I'm all good.
I'm fine.
Billy, give me a moment.
What's going on?
Nate...
just got an interview
for The Barlow Project.
Wait, that... that's fantastic.
Congratulations.
Samara just interviewed
for the same position.
She what?
Yeah.
Hello?
Hello, Nate Smith?
Speaking.
I'm just calling to go
over everything
for the firework display
tonight,
launched from your boat.
- Our certified license...
- No, no, no, hang on.
Uh, fireworks from the boat,
that is against every rule
in the book.
But Samara Hughes said...
- No,
that is not going to happen.
Cancel that order.
You pitched me
for a legal position?
This is a fantastic
opportunity, Samara.
I know that, Dad,
but it's not for me.
I get that this is hard
for you to understand.
But event planning
is my dream job.
I love it.
It makes me happy and I am
actually really good at it.
I'm asking you to respect that.
I'm asking you to respect me.
Samara, I...
I really do respect you.
I'm sorry I haven't shown that
and pushed so hard for you
to go back into law.
But it's just...
You want what's best for me,
I know.
But I never want you
to feel disrespected.
You are an amazing woman...
and I am lucky
to be your father.
I love you, Sam.
I love you, Dad.
Hey, um...
maybe we could grab lunch
when I get back.
I'd like to show you
some of my world.
And I think it might help you
understand me a bit more.
I'd like that.
- Go get them, kiddo.
- Okay, bye dad.
Hey.
Hi.
You can't launch fireworks
from my boat.
What do you mean?
Did you speak to them?
- It's not safe.
- That's not my understanding.
It's not going to happen,
Samara.
- Nate, please.
- It's the rules. End of story.
I told you that on day one.
Wait, what?
What do you mean? Do you...
do you have another barge?
Um, no, no, it's okay.
I'll... I'll figure something
out. Thank you.
Um, you good?
Uh, no, not exactly. Um...
Nate cancelled
my private fireworks display
and then the backup motor barge
that I booked just broke down.
So I need to find another barge
to launch the fireworks
before curfew.
Okay, all right.
Let me talk to Nate.
You know what? Is he okay?
He's being extra weird.
Look, it might have
something to do
with you interviewing
for his dream job.
At The Barlow Project.
I didn't interview for that job.
- You didn't.
- No, of course not.
Well, I mean, Nate thinks that
you tried to go behind his back
and take the job out
from underneath him.
Billy, why would I do that?
I was the one that put him up
for that job.
This has been
a huge misunderstanding.
My dad, he, uh...
I gotta find him.
I gotta make this right.
And I gotta find another barge.
Samara,
guests are starting to arrive.
Great, I will be one second.
Wait, where's the music?
- Right, right.
Got the Bluetooth.
One second. Ah. Very good.
And the fireworks?
Fireworks are a, uh,
they're a work in progress.
Samara, fireworks
have to happen.
- And they will.
- They're important
- to my parents.
- Yes. Uh-huh.
Thank you very much. Really,
really good to meet you all.
Okay, bye-bye.
We need fireworks.
Absolutely not.
Hey, hey, hey.
You care about Samara.
Don't you?
You just have to hear
her side of the story, mate.
I... I love you.
But man,
do you step in it sometimes.
What do you mean?
She didn't try
to steal your job, Nate.
There was a mix-up.
She's the reason
they're considering you
in the first place.
And then you just went
and blew it.
Blew what, Billy?
You blew it by
cancelling her fireworks.
Her one non-negotiable.
And instead of talking to her
and trying to work it out,
you shut her down
and completely ruined her event.
Nate, her backup
was a motor barge
and now it's broken down.
Samara's out there running
around like a mad woman
trying to find someone who can
get out here before curfew.
You were so quick to judge
that you might have
let the best thing
that's happened to you in years
slip through your fingers.
If you care about Samara
like she clearly cares
about you...
you need fireworks.
Oh, you look perfect.
Thank you.
Are you ready?
- Yeah.
Let's do it!
Gosh.
40 years ago today,
I said I do...
to my favourite person
on the planet.
And 40 years later,
I'm happy to say
he's still my favourite person.
Being married to you...
has been nothing
short of an adventure.
And I can't wait to see
what the next 40 have in store.
No, no, no, not yet.
You have to do yours.
Oh yes, of course, right.
Thank you.
You're beautiful.
And I'm so pleased.
I took the leap
and crossed the world to...
build a life with you.
You made every single dream
I never even realized
I had come true.
I love you, Caroline Langley.
I love you.
Can I have that kiss now?
Let's go.
To 40 more.
To 40 more.
I cried more
than the first time!
What was their
favourite food in the 2000s?
- Oh, easy, pizza.
- Theirs, not yours.
It was theirs too, see? Look.
What was our
favourite song of the 1990s?
I don't know.
Where did you find this one?
Um...
This one is really sweet.
Yeah, tonight, as in, um...
basically right now.
That's fair enough,
uh, thank you.
You got a replica
of their wedding cake?
- How?
- Um...
you see that box
in the corner there?
I tracked down that bakery.
Turns out they're still
in business. So...
- Have you had any yet?
- No, no.
Oh, you absolutely must.
It's some of the best
I've ever had.
And I think my parents
would agree.
Um...
Liv, there aren't going to be
any fireworks.
I'm so sorry.
I don't know what else to do.
- I have tried everything.
- No, no, no, no, no. Hey, stop.
This week has been perfect.
That's what I thought.
But Nate and I, we just...
Stop with that too.
Hey...
I know that you're afraid
to let him in.
But he's really good for you.
What's it going to take
for you to see that?
Uh, remember
in Caroline's journals,
she had a meaning
for every flower?
Uh...
Purple hyacinth.
She could never remember
what these meant.
I'm sorry.
I messed up.
I wasn't trying
to take that job.
You understand that, right?
I know.
Actually, I have
an in-person interview
over at The Barlow Project
next week.
In Seattle?
Yeah.
You know, if this week has
taught me anything, it's, uh...
I don't want to lose you again.
In fact, I would break
every rule in the book.
Just to be with you.
I don't really know,
what to say.
It is no secret that...
we see things differently.
I think we always have.
But...
I was hoping maybe we could
agree on one thing.
What's that?
This doesn't end here.
It's not going to.
- Did you?
- Yeah.