Love on Trend (2021) Movie Script

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What do you think?
Would you wear these
to a real office?
Hmm, with a tailored top,
maybe on casual Friday?
"Don't Sweat It, From Running a
Marathon to Running a Meeting,"
is that too long for a headline?
No, I love it.
Remember that junior designer
position I interviewed for?
It's down to me and
one other designer!
For Catalina Garibaldi?
My dream job!
This isn't your dream job?
You know you're the
best for letting me
work here while I get settled.
Well, I am rooting for you,
even though you are the best
writer, assistant, office
manager, stylist, photographer
I've ever had.
It's a good thing you
never got me business cards.
So how do you plan
on clinching the job?
Hope they like my work better?
It's a cutthroat industry,
you have to go for it.
You can't just hope that
it's going to work out.
Like my mom always says,
if they don't pick you,
it's not meant to be.
Your mom is
lovely, but she works
at a doggy daycare in a town
with more dogs and people.
I don't know if I would
take her career advice.
What am I supposed
to do, send them
a singing telegram with a
gorilla begging for the job?
No, although I do love visual.
Allie, you got to
fight for your dreams.
They don't just
land in your lap.
Not my style.
I just have to distract
myself while I wait.
Well, I got that covered.
Our favorite movie
theater is having
a Hitchcock retrospective.
Dinner and "Psycho?"
Sounds like my last date.
And then next weekend,
it's "The Birds."
As if movie night can
get anywhere exciting!
Not sure exciting is
the right word for a night
at the dollar theater.
But watching old movies is where
I get my best 1950s slang,
like scalawag and crumb bum.
Those are classic insults.
And maybe while we're out, we'll
get some good news
about the job,
and then we could
afford the $2 theater.
Oh, you spoil me!
You spoil me.
- How does this look?
- Cute.
I love it.
Casual chic is in.
Cool.
Hey.
Hey, I'm about to buy
our movie tickets online.
Do you want to eat first and
then watch the 8 o'clock,
or do the 5:30, and
have dinner after?
Allie?
Oh, sorry.
This town car just pulled up
at the club across the street.
It's either an A-lister
or someone who desperately
needs to make an entrance.
It's a little early
for the club scene.
Probably just a prom.
They have proms at clubs here?
Mine was at our school
gym, a tiki theme,
which worked because our gym
was always strangely humid.
Oh!
Not a prom, some
models just got out.
Oh, fringe!
Remember when that was
trending at Fashion Week?
Ugh, fringe.
Someday, it'll be us
getting out of limos
wearing something impractical.
Yeah, maybe.
Hello?
Sorry, had to dump
out some snap peas.
The microwave took
out all the snap.
Hold on.
Ooh.
Uh-oh.
Allie?
Hello?
Allie?
Sorry I'm late.
Had to get a new
phone this morning.
Garbage disposal,
one, Allie, zero.
Well, better your
phone than your finger.
Got you the usual.
I think the new barista
was going for a heart.
Mine looks more like a kidney.
Mine looks like Australia.
Any word yet from Catalina?
No, I e-mailed them my
new number this morning.
They're still deciding.
I've been working so
hard on my portfolio.
I wish I moved here
after design school.
Well, you can't change
the past, as we've learned
from all time travel movies.
You know, step on a butterfly,
and come back to a dinosaur
setting your house on fire.
You're so weird.
Anyway, we're here now, and
even if you don't get this one,
you're going to
get the next one.
You're so talented.
I know my big break is
coming, I just wish I knew when.
Hello?
Cassidy?
No, sorry.
You have the wrong number.
Aw, looks like our photo
department just got an upgrade.
Hmm, let me give
you my new number.
My new San Francisco number!
Oh!
Hi, Marla.
Oh, I thought it would
be better to meet down here.
Who knew renovating our offices
would be so loud and dusty?
Everyone who told you to
wait until we weren't so busy.
But I do love being outside.
That's why I'm building
you a window office.
That new biotech startup you
brought us is going public.
You can certainly spot talent.
Anyway, I wanted to
circle back and see
if you've heard from Cassidy.
She knows that
she has to present
the fall collection industry
at the boutique opening
next month.
Is there anyone
else in her office
who can finish her designs?
Cassidy has many talents but
delegation isn't one of them.
She's, uh, very secretive.
Even her staff.
Colin, I invested in her line
because you vouched for her.
She's brilliant, but I
cannot work with a flake.
I'm sure she has a rational
explanation for taking off.
Ah, well, I don't care if
she was abducted by aliens.
That's irrational.
If I don't see those designs
by the end of the week,
I am cutting our losses
and pulling our investment.
But what about everyone
who works for her?
They don't deserve
to lose their jobs.
That's on Cassidy, not you.
These are good people, Marla.
They shouldn't have
to pay the price.
I hired you at this firm
for your tech background.
You can spot the next best
thing, if it's an app.
I don't know why you decided
to dabble in fashion.
OK, I believed in Cassidy's
vision, we invested in her,
and we made her a huge star.
I never expected that
she would take off.
Let me fix this.
You really think you
can track her down and get
her to finish her designs?
I have to try.
OK, look, she's been
spotted overseas.
So we know she's OK.
Maybe she's back in town by now.
She has to be on
a panel tonight.
I hope you're right.
I'll take care of this.
Good luck.
And one more with your arm down.
OK.
Awesome.
Get any good shots?
So many!
Great, then it's time for lunch.
Two, please.
Sauerkraut and mustard.
If I die, you're out of my will.
Don't you actually have to
own something to have a will?
Hello?
No, this isn't her
number anymore.
Sorry, I don't know
how to reach her.
Another wrong number.
You won't believe this.
My new number used to
belong to Cassidy Clark.
As in, the Cassidy Clark?
I have all of her wrap dresses!
She keeps getting these
text invites to everything,
and she has this ex-boyfriend
named TG who's sending
her the saddest texts.
What are the odds that
you'd inherit a famous fashion
designer's number?
Whoever had my old number
owed a lot of money
to a collections agency.
She has the wife I want.
Invitations to Fashion
Week in Paris, parties,
backstage tickets to concerts!
I wonder why she
changed her number.
Hmm, she's doing a
portfolio review tonight.
They just sent
her a confirmation
text with all the details.
Right, so you can ask her.
They're only accepting
designers by invitation,
I can't just show up.
You have her phone number,
I'm sure she wants to know
who's been trying to reach her.
Besides her
heartbroken ex-boyfriend?
Wish my ex was that devoted.
Your ex was a jerk who
didn't believe in you.
It's at the Fashion Institute,
just bring your portfolio.
Maybe if I had a
good cover story,
like I'm writing for your blog.
Don't overthink it, just show
up, say you have an invitation,
and the worst that can happen
is that they shoo you away.
That would be embarrassing!
You're not committing a crime!
There's no event-crashing jail.
Anyway we have a
date with Hitchcock.
Here you go.
Cheers.
I'm here for the
portfolio review.
Let me scan you.
OK, I have your badge.
Oh, I'm not Cassidy.
She's a no show,
you can fill in.
But I should
probably have my own...
Next!
I'm starving.
That cheese plate's
been out all night.
I survived a hot dog
cart, four-hour old cheese
will only make me stronger.
Ah, you ARE here.
Did you see where
Cassidy Clark went?
Cassidy?
No.
OK.
Can you tell her that Colin
borrowed her portfolio
and she can pick it
up at the office?
Marla, I have Cassidy's designs.
I'm at the Fashion Institute.
Bye.
Hey, where's my portfolio?
Some guy named Colin took it?
I don't know any Colin!
Whoa!
Hey!
Give me that portfolio!
That's my work!
Well, wait, wait, wait.
This isn't Cassidy Clark's?
Because her name
badge is right there.
Not that that would make
you any less of a thief,
but it's mine.
I was filling in for her.
Give it back, you crumb bum!
That is the most adorable
insult I've ever heard.
I watch a lot of old movies.
Well, I am Colin Ferguson.
I'm Cassidy's
investor, and she said
she'd give me her
designs tonight,
so I thought those were hers.
And, as you would say, that
is not a bunch of malarkey.
I would never say that.
May I?
Thanks.
These are really good.
Do you really mean that?
No, I'm just saying that
because you tried to mug me,
and I'm really scared.
I did take self-defense
classes before
I moved to San Francisco.
No, but seriously, these are...
These are really good.
Like, mind-blowingly good.
Thank you!
Where do you work?
I'm freelancing right now.
I think I have a job
with Catalina Garibaldi.
I mean, she's no Cassidy
Clark, but it would
be a really great place to be.
Well, they'd be
crazy not to hire you.
Thanks.
Good luck.
Sorry about the misunderstanding.
No, it's OK.
Actually, I have a proposition.
How well do you know
Cassidy's style?
Really well.
I knocked off one of her
dresses for my cousin's wedding.
Don't tell her that.
Could you make a couple
pieces for her fall line?
Are you offering me the job?
Not exactly.
Marla!
This is my boss.
Please play along.
Colin, let me take a
look at Cassidy's designs.
Uh, sure.
Where's Cassidy?
She couldn't be here.
But this is...
Allie Eaterling.
She's Cassidy design director.
I didn't know she
had a design director.
Yeah, hot new talent,
just got promoted.
She's overseeing things
while Cassidy's out of town.
Oh, I love this.
Very original.
Most are kind of a radical
departure from Cassidy's style.
This one is stunning, I
want to see more like it.
Uh, the other designs
might add a little variety
to the collection.
I'd like to see something closer
to Cassidy's spring line.
Something successful,
why mess with it?
Well, Allie and I will chat,
get you some new sketches.
But I'm not...
Did you leave your
dog in the car, Marla?
Because I'm pretty sure
I just heard a yelp.
I better go.
Nice work, Ellie.
It's Allie.
What was that?
I'm trying to save
Cassidy's company.
I need your help.
You want me to lie to your boss?
Just until we find Cassidy.
It's a great
opportunity for you.
Not if I can't use my
original designs, or get credit.
Any job is going to make
you work in their style.
But it would be a job.
Listen, we just left a whole
room full of design students
would probably love to help.
Allie, my job is
to invest in talent,
and you clearly have it.
That's nice of you to
say, but I can't help.
Ah, OK.
Hot, hot, hot!
What's that?
Chicken soup, extra
noodles, no carrots.
Oh, you're the best!
How are you feeling?
You look better.
It's amazing what 15
hours of sleep will do.
I ended up crashing
the portfolio review.
And, how did it go?
Did Cassidy see your work?
I met her investor, Colin,
and apparently she's AWOL.
Oh, who's this Colin?
Cute, single, sane?
Yes, unsure, and
jury's still out.
He has no idea why
Cassidy skipped out
before finishing her fall line.
Did she meet with foul play?
You're watching
too much Hitchcock.
She's fine.
She's just off
the grid, probably
on some tropical island getaway.
Ugh, why isn't that in my life?
Anyway, he wants me
to design some pieces
for her boutique opening.
As Cassidy.
Is that crazy, or what?
You said he was cute!
Well, yeah, but that had
something to do with anything.
He stole my portfolio and wants
me to lie about my designs!
Or he thinks you're
talented enough
to work for one of the
city's hottest designers.
You think I should do it?
All I'm saying is you've been
looking for a job like this
since you got here.
You save Cassie's company, maybe
it'll turn into a real job.
I'm going to get a real job.
I'm supposed to hear from
Catalina any day now.
Well, it's all
about connections,
and you just met a
big time investor.
Still, no.
Let me get you a bowl.
OK, thank you.
You're welcome.
This isn't Cassidy Clark.
Oh, Catalina!
Sorry.
This... this is Allie!
OK, thanks for considering me.
Hi, Allie.
Any news on the job?
Hi, mom.
You didn't get it.
How did you guess?
When you have good
news, you're excited,
like one of our puppies here.
They actually said that
I was the better designer.
Somebody in the company
pushed for the other guy.
Then it wasn't meant to be.
Just like all the other
jobs I've interviewed for?
Allie, I may not
have a glamour job,
but all of my dog's
come through referrals.
Maybe you need to get out more!
Well, San Francisco is a really
hard place to make friends.
I'm working for Kendra all
day, and then on my designs
at night.
It doesn't matter how good
your work is if no one sees it.
Bailey, don't eat that!
Honey, I got to go.
Someone thinks the
ottoman is a chew toy.
OK, love you, mom.
You look great.
Thank you.
OK, here goes operation
expand my social network.
It's always about who you know.
Or in this case,
who Cassidy knows.
Which apparently, is everyone.
You never know who you
might meet at these places.
This looks at the perfect
place for a power lunch.
This is Arturo Franco's
new restaurant,
the judge from Super Chef!
Yeah.
Do you think he's here?
Those celebrity chefs
never actually run
their own restaurants.
I just read an article
about this place.
You can't get a reservation
for the next three months.
Not that I want to spend a
week salary on fancy spaghetti
and meatballs.
Yeah, true.
Uh, we're here for
the restaurant opening.
Password is mascarpone,
or mascarpone?
However you say it.
Go right in.
I can't believe
we got away with that.
This spot looks good.
Wow.
It pays to be Cassidy.
This was the only invitation
that was really interesting.
I am not crashing one
of her friend's parties
or going to the clubs
that she comes up for.
No wonder she didn't
finish her designs.
Yep.
Another text for Cassidy.
One of her friends
just bought an island.
Wow, I am in the
wrong profession.
I can't even afford
a kitchen island.
It's Colin!
Did he see me?
Uh, well, since I don't
know what he looks like,
I have no intel for you.
Changing my answer to yes.
Who are we hiding from?
It's not me, is it?
Oh, we're just getting
a better look at the menu.
Colin, this is my friend Kendra.
It's nice to meet you.
How do you two know Arturo?
We don't, but I've
watched the show a bunch,
so I feel like I know him.
Because he only my friends
and family these launches.
I'm impressed.
Kendra has a blog.
You're a food critic?
Fashion.
I'm here to review
the waitstaff uniform.
And now is a perfect time
for me to go do that.
OK.
So, I have a great
table over there,
if you and Kendra
want to join me.
Sure!
So, do you really
know Arturo Franco,
or are you just dropping
his name to look cool?
I have known Arturo
for a long time.
When I first moved here, I was
a server and he was a sous chef.
I can't see you as a waiter.
I will prove it.
So, we stayed friends
after I got fired.
Hopefully not for your
napkin folding skills.
No, the owner was
keeping our tips.
So, I stood up for the servers,
and they got the money,
I got canned.
I'm sorry.
No, that was for the best.
Two weeks later, I got
my first job in tech.
That led to venture capital,
and then my firm helped Arturo
opened his first restaurant.
Ta-da!
Impressive.
So, have you given any
more thought to my offer?
I already told you.
No.
OK, well just hear me out.
If it's still a no, I'll get up.
You'll never see me again.
Fine.
Tell me why I should pretend
to be someone I'm not
and get a huge designer
very angry at me.
Marla's getting ready
to cut our funding.
If that happens, Cassidy's fall
line won't go into production.
Well, if Cassidy
worried about that,
she shouldn't have taken off
on her tropical island getaway.
Yeah, Cassidy will be fine,
but you know it won't be fine?
Factory workers
making her clothes.
The pattern makers,
the salespeople
expecting the work in the
boutique that won't open.
They don't have island getaways.
They have families
who depend on them.
And, if you help
save Cassidy, you're
helping to save their jobs.
Let me guess, I'm
saving your job, too.
Sure, but I'll be OK.
Look, I've met the people
who work for Cassidy,
and whatever reason
she has for leaving,
she would not want to hurt them.
If I decided to help,
how would it work?
Uh, we would tell Marla
that as design director,
Cassidy has giving you
some preliminary sketches,
and the samples will be ready
for the boutique opening.
One condition.
Name it.
I want to include
some of my originals.
Fine.
I can have them ready
for you by next week?
Meeting's at 4:00 PM today.
As in, a few hours from now?
Marla sets a deadline
or she pulls a plug.
What would you have
done if I had said no?
I would have given you said
puppy eyes until you said yes.
Colin, you didn't tell me
you were bringing a date.
Oh, we're not together.
Allie's an amazing
fashion designer.
She's helping me on a project.
Well, this is for you,
and some appetizers, too.
On the house, of course.
I'm sure you're busy.
I can just order from
one of your servers.
No problem at all.
I wouldn't even have this
place if it wasn't for Colin.
But I should probably
go see what that was.
Thanks, Arturo.
Wow.
Whoa!
So sorry, are you OK?
- You're...
- A klutz?
I know, I should
watch where I'm going.
I was going to
say Arturo Franco,
but you probably
already knew that.
I'm a huge fan.
Or you were.
That's going to stain.
Send me the dry cleaning bill.
Oh, no.
This is washable.
Just give me a couple
quarters and I'm good.
How about I buy you
and your friends lunch?
I'm really sorry, I have to run,
but it was nice to meet you.
A couple of quarters.
I just got us free lunch.
You're welcome.
Actually, I have to work.
And I have a meeting
to get ready for.
Kendra, you should stay.
Where everyone who passes by can
see me sitting alone with a
huge red wine stain on my shirt?
No, thank you.
I'll just leave.
Don't judge me.
Oh, I should get your number.
Uh, I'm out of minutes.
Weird data plan.
Email is better.
Do you have a card?
I do.
See you soon.
What's that all about?
Tell you in a minute.
I have a conference call
in five minutes, did you tell
Cassidy today was the deadline?
Allie will be here.
She's reliable.
Didn't you just meet
her at a portfolio review?
Yeah, but I have a good feeling.
You had a good
feeling about Cassidy,
and now I am looking at the
largest loss I've had in years.
I'm sorry, you're
going to have to tell
the boutique employees...
Get ready to sell the fall line!
Sketches are a little
rough, but you get the idea.
When Marla says
4 o'clock, she means 3:45.
I was
still sketching at 3:45.
OK.
So, they're just OK?
OK, you keep your funding.
I am very impressed.
Allie, I'd also like you to
handle the boutique opening.
Uh, aren't there
event planners for that?
I mean, Allie is
going to be very
busy getting the samples ready.
Actually, I'd love to.
I already have some ideas.
Fantastic.
I'm off to an interesting
pitch, Purr Coin,
cryptocurrency for cats.
Good work, you two.
Nicely done!
We invest in some
very strange things.
Someone actually came up
with a virtual eraser, and...
I'm boring you.
No, I'm just...
Really needing some
caffeine right now Well,
Marla's got a stash
of civet coffee.
The kind that goes through
a weasel's digestive system?
Civet cat, but let's get
you some normal coffee.
I like that idea.
Kendra and I play this
game where we try to guess what
the foam is supposed to be.
Like reading tea leaves?
Something like that.
It actually looked
like a heart today.
I think the barista's playing
psychology experiments on us.
You look more awake.
If I don't have
my afternoon coffee,
I feel like I'm jet-lagged,
without going anywhere fun.
These are really,
really amazing.
- You out-
- Cassidy'd Cassidy.
I didn't get a chance
to get to my originals.
I want to take Cassidy's
designs and make them
edgier and more affordable.
What made you want
to become a designer?
I think I was born with it.
I used to make
clothes for my dolls,
and then I made
close to my dogs.
Well, do what you love
and success follows.
Ah, if success was on my
trail, I think it got lost.
I couldn't afford to
take an unpaid internship
after design school,
so I didn't get a job
and I kind of gave up.
Ah, I get it.
I mean, Cassidy's parents
had a lot of connections.
She just happened
to be talented.
What happened to her?
Is she OK?
I think she got
too famous, too fast.
Her line was the head
of Paris Fashion Week,
and then she said
she wanted a week
or so off, but
one day just left.
Didn't tell anyone
where she was going.
I wonder why she hasn't
returned any calls or texts.
Uh, actually...
Oh!
Got it.
Shall we?
Yeah.
So what were you
going to tell me earlier?
Oh, I was going to ask you how
you got into venture capital.
I was an app
developer, which I loved.
Marla invested in one of
my ideas, which tanked.
And she needed
someone who really
knew the tech world well, so she
offered me a job at the firm.
You like it?
For the most part.
I do like taking an
idea and making it real,
but I miss coming up
to my own projects.
Tech might sound
boring to an artist,
but it's actually
really creative.
I don't think
it's boring at all.
You see a problem in the world
and use tech to solve it.
Like an app that lets you
know when the wind is picking up
so your cup doesn't fly away.
So, can you still
come up with your own ideas
and bring them to Marla?
Ah, yeah, turns
out that I'm better
at finding the
million-dollar idea than
I am in coming up with them.
Marla is all about the money.
She... sometimes we butt heads.
Just have to come up
with the right idea.
Oh, whoa!
Nice save.
Hey, do you want
to see the boutique?
I mean, it's just an empty
storefront right now.
Sure.
They literally just sell James?
Otherwise it's just
false advertising.
Whoa!
Are you OK?
I'm just really
glad you're here.
You know, to save me
from dangerous scooters.
Here we are.
Hope your imagination's
still intact.
So, it's not much
to look at now.
We could put the
fall line up front,
and classics and
accessories in the back.
And the fitting rooms?
We can make it anything
we want it to be.
What did this space used to be?
It was another clothing
store, actually.
They lasted about a year.
Tough biz.
We need something
to set us apart.
Make it a cool
shopping experience.
We could add some
nice furniture.
I always like when there's
some comfortable man chairs
A man chair?
You know, like, when the
girlfriend takes you shopping
and she tries on every
outfit in the store,
so you and the other boyfriends
just sit in the man chairs.
And what do you do
in these man chairs?
Talk with the other guys?
Answer emails, maybe
play a game on your phone,
check the scores.
What if the chairs
have little TVs
where you can watch the game?
That would be less torturous.
I think we could really upgrade
the whole boutique experience.
A lot of the new stores are
using tech, which we got!
You're the expert.
Actually, I have
some friends who
are working a virtual mirror.
Clothing automatically adjusts
to the customer's size,
and you can send your
outfits to your friends,
straight over social media,
directly from the screen.
See, you have great ideas!
I would consider that
a pretty good idea.
Bringing you on board,
that's a great idea.
What?
Is there a spider?
Not that I'm afraid of spiders.
I think some flowers
might add a little warmth.
Like roses?
Anything but those.
Wow, I've never actually met
a girl who doesn't like roses.
It's a story for another time.
I should probably
get back to work.
There is also a spider.
Smells amazing.
Why are you feeding me?
Arturo sent dinner.
You picked the wrong
day to skip out of work.
Wait, Arturo Franco?
Mm-hm.
He sent a note.
He said that since we left
before he could pick up
the tab, he had to deliver it.
I think he sent the whole menu.
He must like you.
I'm not his type.
How do you know
what his type is?
I can't even get the
accountant across the hall
to go on a second date.
A celebrity chef
might be a stretch.
Is that the boutique?
Colin took me to the space so
I could get some inspiration.
Spent all day with him.
I know I owe you an article.
Two, actually.
Anyway, I think he's interested
in more than just your designs.
He's trying to save Cassidy's
company and all her employees.
I can tell you like him.
That guy you're
drawing in the chair?
That's Colin.
It's a generic man chair guy.
Where is your extinguisher,
because your pants
are so on fire.
It doesn't matter, I can't
go out with anyone I work with.
You don't really work with him.
Well, even worse, if things
go wrong, I lose my big break.
Colin is going to talk
to Marla about selling
some of my pieces.
I'd like to see some
of these at Fashion Week.
Definitely not Cassidy's style.
I want mine to
go at a lower price
point than Cassidy's, and be
made from sustainable material.
What if I had a fashion show
during the boutique opening?
Mix some of my pieces
in with Cassidy's.
When Marla sees how much
people love my designs,
she'll have to go for it.
That's a great idea.
You should text Colin.
Uh, no can do.
I have to email him.
Trying to keep it professional?
He can't know that I'm
calling from Cassidy's number.
He'll think I kidnapped
her or something.
Why is he going to think that?
I don't know,
because he keeps saying
she didn't get back to anyone.
If he knew I was
reading her messages,
he'd think it was creepy.
I wouldn't worry about that.
Anyway, what's new with her ex?
It's so sad.
Everything reminds
TG of Cassidy.
Poor guy.
I hope they work it out.
Should we dig in?
Yes, I am starving.
Wait, hold on.
You go on without me.
I'm slowing you down.
We're just jogging,
not escaping from zombies.
Well, we almost made it a mile.
That's OK.
I just like being
outside, some fresh air
we never would get in the city.
Day time is overrated.
I had two hours of sleep last
night after the crowd left.
Went to a party, you
should have been there.
Nah, I got another meeting
with Marla and Allie today.
You used to be able
to go out all night
and still make it in
to work the next day.
Yeah, that's when I was
in tech, set my own hours.
Now I wear a suit and say
things like "ducks in a row"
and "shift in the paradigm."
I thought you liked
being in venture capital.
You're making people's
dreams come true.
You're like the man
the Fairy Godmother.
Yeah, it's stable.
Unlike the startup life.
But I do miss coming
up with my own dreams,
even if I couldn't
make my ideas work.
Just didn't have the right
apps, it's not too late.
Nah, man, it's tough
get inspired these days.
If I can't save Cassidy's
company, a lot of good people
are going to lose their jobs.
It's not fair.
Think Marla would fire you, too?
I wouldn't blame her.
I staked my
reputation on Cassidy,
now she won't even
return my texts.
I thought Allie
was going to step in.
She's got potential, but
I don't know if she has
experience to pull this off.
Well, you're a
good judge of talent.
You got Marla to
invest in my company.
You must see something in Allie.
I can see how passionate
she is about her work,
like you are about cooking.
Like I used to be about my apps.
Well, I mean, aside
from the work stress,
this is the happiest
I've seen you in weeks.
Are you sure there
isn't something going on
between you and Allie?
I just met her.
So?
So, I... I can't start
dating someone right now.
I can't have another
thing go wrong in my life.
Not everything ends badly.
OK.
You know, I think you recovered.
Race you to the park!
I expanded on Cassidy's
formal jumpsuits for the fall,
and I think her live-in
capri pants could look great
with a hounds tooth pattern.
Well, you can't go
wrong with a jumpsuit.
Unless it's orange
and you're in prison.
And for the boutique,
we're thinking
about adding a digital mirror.
That uses augmented
reality, so you
can see the clothes
in different colors
without having to
try on a new item.
Which cuts down on the
time it takes to shop.
And, there's a waiting room.
With personal TVs,
so nobody's pressuring
our shoppers to leave.
Allie, did you come
up with that idea?
Actually, it was Colin's.
I'm not great with tech.
Colin, I've never known
you to give this much input.
You two certainly
work well together.
Well, I think Allie has
taken Cassidy's vision
in a very good direction.
Good.
And how's the
launch party going.
Some thoughts on that.
We want to put on
a fashion show.
Really get everyone excited
about the fall line.
If people are watching,
they're not buying.
We need to see
some solid numbers.
I disagree.
The fashion show will energize
people about the brand.
We can even raise
money for charity.
Then we'd have
to choose a cause.
We don't want
Cassidy Clark's name
associated with doom and gloom.
Let's just make it a fun party.
OK, maybe the charity angle
was wrong, but I really think...
Fun party it is.
I'll hit up the PR team and make
sure we get some good coverage.
Great.
That was a great meeting.
Mostly, but with
no fashion show,
no one will be able
to see my work.
Well, when Marla less no,
you don't want to push back.
But she left
everything else, so we
just have to pick our battles.
Well, you know her
better than I do.
We'll figure something out.
I promise.
What title do you
like better, "Be My Vest"
or "Wild, Wild, Vest?"
Yeah.
Come on, you usually
love my punny titles.
What's wrong?
Sorry, I thought Colin
had my back with Marla,
but I don't know.
She doesn't want to
do the fashion show.
Then bring your best
samples and show her anyway.
It's not like you
officially work for Marla.
What's the worst
that can happen?
I don't want Colin
to get in trouble.
He's on your side.
He just needs to keep Marla
happy so she doesn't pull
the plug on Cassidy's company.
You're right.
So I was thinking of doing an
article on restaurant uniforms,
and maybe interviewing Arturo.
That's a different angle.
I haven't seen a
fashion blog do it.
No, I mean that's a
different excuse to spend
time with the guy you like.
It's just business.
Like you and Colin, right?
Hmm.
What about "Invest In Vests?"
That's either genius,
or completely terrible.
I can't tell.
Can you take some photos
if me in this vest?
Uh, can I do it later?
I have to run to the boutique
to sign for the furniture.
Can't someone else do it?
You're doing everything
for this launch.
It'll be worth it.
Why did I agree to do this?
I thought of a way
to have a fashion show.
What if we do an after party?
That way, it won't interfere
with Cassidy shoppers.
That sounds cool and exclusive.
You're cool.
I'm so not.
You're talented.
You are smart.
You are good with mannequins.
Clarissa agrees.
Oh, Clarissa!
These clothes are so lovely!
Hi, do you have
time for an interview?
I always have time for
my favorite customer.
Well, technically,
I've never eaten here.
I wanted to ask you about
how you pick the uniforms
for your wait staff.
I didn't give it much thought.
Guess it kind of
shows, doesn't it?
Kind of looks like
they're off to set
a heist in an art museum.
Mm, sorry.
Guess I'm not giving you
much for your article, am I?
At least the uniforms
look comfortable.
That's what I was going for,
but if I wanted to change it,
maybe you'd have some ideas?
I could maybe do
some research for you.
Looks like you got to go.
Talk to you another time?
I think the digital
mirror can go here.
And, jeans and tops up front.
You ever design menswear?
I've never tried.
I usually only make
clothes that I can wear.
Ah, sorry.
I got to meet a
potential new client.
I think I'll stay
here for a bit.
Get some inspiration.
OK, see you later.
Oh!
Clarissa, keep an eye on her.
She's trouble.
Hey, mom.
I just have to tell
you, I wore the dress
that you made me
for my birthday,
and I got tons of compliments.
Thanks, but I'm totally
over losing that job.
I actually have an
amazing opportunity.
A new job?
Why didn't you tell me?
Well, I'm helping out this
guy in San Fran, this designer
that I totally love ran
out on her deadlines,
and I get to finish up
her full collection.
Congrats, I knew
you could do it.
Just one catch, I can't take
any credit for any of the work,
it's more like I'm
ghostwriting, but for clothes.
Well, at least it's a
step in the right direction.
This designer doesn't
sound very responsible.
She's not, she put her
company in a really bad place.
Colin says I'm
saving a lot of jobs.
Colin?
Tell me about this
guy you just met.
He's great.
He really gets me.
I'm making him a
shirt as a thank you.
You don't just make
clothes for anybody.
Something you want to tell me?
There's nothing going on.
It's just that he's the only
person, besides you guys
and Kendra, that believe in me.
His boss is even
putting me in charge
of the boutique opening party.
Well, that sounds like a lot.
It is, but they need me.
Well, just make sure
they don't take advantage.
What do you mean?
Allie, you can never say
no when somebody needs help,
but if you're working this
hard, just make sure you
have something to show for it.
Don't worry, he's got my back.
Hope so.
Hey, does dad want to shirt?
I can make two.
Dad has enough shirts.
I want you to get some sleep.
OK.
Love you, mom.
I created some apps
to improve customer
engagement with the brand.
I'm more concerned about
your engagement with the brand.
You seem to have an unusual
interest in this boutique,
and in Allie.
Look, I just...
I believe in her.
Which is why I think she
should get that fashion show.
We can do an after
party, so it doesn't
interfere with Cassidy's line.
Colin, I am worried
your personal feelings
are interfering with your
involvement in the project.
Hold on, me and Allie?
No, it's purely professional.
You haven't brought
me any tech startups.
That's what I hired you to
do, not plan fashion shows.
I know, and I have
some pitches set up.
I just think she's
incredibly talented,
and we should treat her fairly.
OK, Allie can have her show.
Sorry to interrupt.
Colin, I made something for you.
You shouldn't have!
It's a small thank
you for your help.
I... no, I'm just doing my job.
OK, you... you seem a
little busy, so I'll just
leave it right there.
Allie?
I'm having a small
get together tomorrow
at my summer home in Monterrey.
Why don't you join us?
I would love to.
Colin will give you the details.
Absolutely!
Thank you.
I don't know what I'm
going to wear to Marla's.
Even on sale, I
can't afford anything
from this consignment store.
You can't make your own dress?
I don't have
time, it's tomorrow.
With designing for
Cassidy, party planning...
The articles you owe me?
This says, I'm here
at your swanky party.
It needs more oomph.
So you can impress Colin?
Please.
I need to look like
I'm a design director
of a major fashion brand.
Is Arturo going?
Marla invested in his
restaurant, so maybe.
This makes a statement.
It says you're a lamp.
You should come.
I can bring a guest,
Colin's email said
it's going to be a wild party.
I don't know, what if
Arturo brings a date?
Then you can interview him
for his blog and stop obsessing.
I am not obsessing.
You're the one who always tells
me to go after what I want.
And you should!
This is it.
Let's see.
No.
Unless Marla adopts you, this
is way above your pay grade.
I wish I inherited Cassidy's
closet along with her phone.
I'll just try it on.
No.
It's a trap.
Don't do it.
If you do it, and it
looks good, you're going
to buy it no, matter what.
No, I won't.
I have willpower.
Cassidy, I know
you're reading these.
We need to talk.
TG, Cassidy's...
Oh, why did I not charge it?
I hate new phones.
Doesn't sound like a wild party.
Earplugs.
Just in case.
Did Colin say it was a
wild party, or a white party?
Wow, you look amazing.
Thanks, I guess we didn't get
the "everyone wear white" memo.
I'm coming from
a polka-dot party.
Ah, welcome.
Allie, thanks for coming.
Marla, this is my friend Kendra.
Sorry about the dress code
violation, all my white clothes
are at the dry cleaner.
If there's tomato sauce
within a five mile radius,
it'll find my white shirts.
No worries, just have fun.
Kendra, what do you do?
I run Kenya's Runway.
It's a fashion blog,
and I cannot wait
to cover Allie's fashion sh...
Shenanigans.
It's OK.
Marla approved the fashion show.
What?
Colin really believes in you.
Well, I should go
say hi to Arturo.
Nice meeting you, Kendra.
Arturo is here.
How are the kids?
That's code for, is
there anything in my teeth?
You're good.
OK.
Does she like Arturo?
Because he's single.
I can tell him she's interested.
She'd kill me, and she
listens to true crime podcasts,
so she knows how to
get away with it.
I can't believe I
didn't wear white.
A designer making
a fashion faux pas?
Marla cares more
about your talent
than some silly dress code.
Besides, you're the real deal.
I wore the shirt you made me.
It's my new your favorite shirt.
I wasn't sure if you'd like it.
Are you kidding, I love it.
No one's ever designed
a shirt for me before.
Why isn't anyone dancing?
Ugh, no one ever
dances of these things.
Do you know how to salsa?
Nope!
So, I feel
like we've met before.
Yes, at the restaurant.
No, I mean before that.
I think I'd remember.
Should we rescue them?
Yeah.
Ooh!
Oh, never mind!
I learned this at summer camp.
So did I!
This might be a great
party after all!
Champagne?
Oh, thank you.
For sure, something.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Hey, you guys seen Kendra?
Marla was talking my ear
off about menu changes.
Kendra had a trunk
show to cover tomorrow
morning, so she took off.
I'm heading out, too.
Ciao.
See ya.
This is the best party
I've ever been to in my life.
Well, you have never been to
one of Marla's yacht parties.
I've never been on a
yacht, but I've listened
to yacht rock, so that counts.
So, I have a confession to make.
I actually know how to salsa.
Passably.
So you were just wanting me to
look silly on the dance floor?
No, you didn't look silly.
You looked like you were
having the best time ever.
Well, it was fun to
let loose for a change.
If you like, I can teach
you some dance moves.
Sure.
Play salsa music.
OK.
So, three steps.
Dun dun dun.
Pause on four.
Dun dun dun.
Just... just follow my lead.
I'll get the hang of it.
OK.
Five, six, seven, eight.
Yeah!
So, when I first
tried this shirt on,
I think I finally understand
why you love fashion.
When I'm wearing it, I
just feel more creative.
Fashion is about
self-expression.
It's telling the
world who you are.
It's the tailored suit that
says you can do the job,
the leather motorcycle jacket
that says you're effortlessly
cool, and the flirty dress.
When you want to flirt?
No comment.
So, when I was in tech, I
was a t-shirt and jeans guy.
Now I wear suits every day.
It's just not me.
Do you miss your old life?
Sometimes.
I mean, when you're
a startup, you're
always looking for funding.
When you're the money guy, no
one wants to hear your ideas.
Except you.
Cassidy didn't want your input?
Definitely not.
I don't think she'd
want mine, either.
Why not?
You're both artists.
Her life is all about glamour.
The average person can't
afford her designs.
I think everyone should
be able to look amazing.
So, if you're Marla's
tech guy, how did you
end up investing in fashion?
Ah, I met Cassidy
through Arturo.
She was doing the costumes
for his cooking show,
and when I saw her
designs, I was blown away.
So you do have
an eye for fashion.
I can spot someone who is
passionate about what they do,
someone who puts
their heart into it.
And you see that in me?
Well, I mean, you're working so
hard to save a company that's
not yours, to help people
you don't even know,
so, yeah, I think
you love what you do.
And now, you know how to salsa.
Kind of.
Well, it's late,
and it takes a while
to drive back to the city.
I have a meeting with
our caterer tomorrow
morning for our launch party.
Thanks for the dance lesson.
Have a good night.
You, too.
Mine looks like
a clock with wings.
Mine looks like
a foot with seven toes.
So, what happened
with you and Arturo?
That was quite the spicy salsa.
Well, he took my card,
but he's just being nice.
By the way, Colin
is totally into you.
We had a moment,
but it doesn't matter.
We're working together.
Not really.
Besides, I'm designing Cassidy's
clothes, my own originals,
and planning this
whole boutique party.
I don't have time to date.
I see you left out
working for Kendra.
I would have fired me.
You're so understanding.
Well, you can make it up to me.
It's my turn to host
the fashion blogger's.
Game night I rented out
game room in my building.
Yay, networking.
I'll definitely be there,
and I can help you set up
and clean up.
I was, uh, thinking of
asking Arturo to come.
Aren't nights really busy
if you own a restaurant?
Exactly, so then he
won't be able to make it,
and it's not a date, and maybe
he'll counter with a real date.
That's quite the chess move.
You we should ask Colin.
Nah, that's crossing the line.
We're supposed to
be professionals.
It's a game night,
not a weekend in Hawaii.
It doesn't get less
romantic than charades.
Everyone looks like a dork.
Maybe.
But I'll definitely be there.
What can I bring?
Soda.
My mini fridge fits
exactly one bottle.
You got it.
I gotta run.
See you later?
Mm-hm.
Have fun!
Thanks.
Hey, Kendra!
Hello!
This place is
starting to look amazing!
Mm-hm.
Hey, what do you
think about having
a red carpet for the opening?
I think it could really
elevate my designs.
I love it.
Hey, do you want to come
to Kendra's game night?
Sorry, it's so last minute.
Uh, tonight?
I am in.
Be nice to play a
game when I'm not
trash talking some
kid online who
lives in his mom's basement.
Well, there's a lot of
trash talking with charades.
Actually, it's trash miming.
Well, with your imagination,
I'm sure you're a ringer.
Actually, I'm terrible
at giving hints away.
Oh, OK.
OK.
Um, two words.
Book.
Book?
Book.
Second word.
Tall.
Ceiling, height?
Ah, oh, "Wuthering Heights"!
Yes!
How did you guess that?
I have no idea.
I... maybe you're better
at this than you think.
I mean, plus, it was my
favorite book in high school.
Mine, too.
I never met a guy who liked it.
I guess I'm just a
fan of doomed romances.
I mean, not in real life.
I second that.
It's the caterer.
He just canceled?
Who are we supposed
to get last minute?
Look, you don't have to do this.
We can hire an
event planner so you
can just focus on the design.
I already told Marla I'd do it.
Well, designing, and
party planning, and writing
articles for Kendra?
I don't know how
you do all of this.
Coffee.
And I love what I do, and
I want to impress people.
Well, people are impressed
the moment they meet you.
Not if I throw a party
and I don't offer any food.
Huh.
If only we knew a
Michelin star chef.
What, you think
Arturo would do it?
He owes me so many favors.
Look, we can go there now.
We can talk to him
over the lunch rush.
As long as we're
not lead to Kendra's.
If her only employee
is late to her party,
it will not look good
to the other bloggers.
OK, sure.
Hey.
They told me you were here.
What's the big emergency,
besides getting my salmon
special before it sells out?
Actually, we're
here on business.
The caterer for our launch
next week dropped out.
I don't really do catering.
But, you'll make an
exception for your friends,
because everything is
riding on this event?
Let me put together
a menu for you,
on the busiest day of the week.
Thanks.
Allie, where are you
hoping to do a buffet,
or just passed hors d'ouevres?
Which is better?
Well, I have to check on
the special, so walk with me.
Bet that's better.
I'll be back. Sorry.
Nah, it's OK.
Just gotta return a call.
I think a buffet would be
less intrusive during an event.
Arturo, you know
Cassidy fairly well?
Not that well,
I met her a few times.
Did you ever know a "TG"?
I think you may have
some friends in common.
I know a Tia and
a Gia, but no TG.
It's a guy.
Thomas?
It was Cassidy's boyfriend.
Does Colin know him?
Cassidy's pretty secret
about her personal life.
How do you know this?
Oh, I don't.
Not really, just a hunch.
Probably wrong.
Sorry.
Looks like they need me.
I'll be back with
some ideas for a menu,
but it could take a while.
Arturo's first restaurant
was this little pizza place.
I used to go there every day.
It's nice to have a regular
hangout, makes the city feel
like a neighborhood.
Yeah, I came up with a
business plan for my startup
there.
Used to write all my
ideas down on napkins.
Arturo let me sit
there for hours.
And you thanked him by investing
in his restaurant empire!
Ah, it wasn't an
empire when we started,
but I knew it would be.
I mean, cooking is his life.
And, any time that I
got stuck on an idea,
I would just build a
little sugar packet house.
For some reason,
it helped me focus.
I use a game of
solitaire to clear my head,
but I'll try this.
I didn't knock them over!
So, how long you
been in San Francisco?
I've been here for about a year.
I decided to give
designing one more chance,
while I had no commitments.
And did you leave anyone behind?
I was still dating my
high school boyfriend.
He decided we were in a
rut, I thought we could
fix it by getting married.
His solution was to break up.
How could anyone
be in a rut with you?
You're like one of the most
interesting people I know.
I highly doubt that,
you know Cassidy!
She must be really
exciting to hang out with.
She's got quite the social
life, from what I've read.
People who do
exciting things aren't
always the most interesting.
Well, it turns out he
was right about the rut.
Even though I went
to fashion school,
he didn't think I had what
it takes to be a designer.
Well, you proved him wrong.
He's why I don't like roses.
Any time I got mad at him, he'd
send me a dozen to apologize.
What about your ex?
Ah, I don't really like
to talk about exes on dates.
So this is a date?
It's a business... business date.
Business.
Yes.
So, the... the trick
is in the wrist.
And in the design.
Says a superstar designer.
I'm so not.
Well hey, they wouldn't have
asked you to judge a portfolio
review if you were nobody.
Uh-huh.
There's something
I need to tell you.
Good news is,
I got some appetizer
options ready for you.
Bad news is, I need your table.
We just booked a party of 20.
Allie, if I could get
your decisions by tonight,
I could have everything
ready in time.
Great, I'll try these at
home before we go to Kendra's!
I have a better idea.
I like the mini quiches
and the tiny tacos.
I'm a big fan of miniature food.
I could eat an entire meal
just made out of appetizers.
Arturo and I used to joke that
we were both app developers.
So, I like your idea of
the virtual stylist app.
Yeah, just type in
the event, and the app
will suggest the Cassidy
Clark pieces you should wear.
Or, it could expand to
offer other designers.
I think Marla is going to want
it integrated into the boutique
inventory.
Maybe we could add some
other brands later, though.
When I was little, I used
to think that dandelions
were real flowers.
I had no idea they were weeds.
Me, too.
I mean, my parents used to rip
them out of the front yard.
How can they be bad if you
can make a wish on them?
What did you wish for?
Ah, you know the rules.
You say it out loud,
it won't come true.
See?
I'm learning about accessories.
After the boutique opens, what's
my future with the company?
That's a good question.
I have to confess, Kendra
isn't just my friend.
She's my boss.
This is my first
actual design job.
That doesn't matter.
You're killing it.
Well, here's the thing.
If I'm going to work
with Marla, I have
to give up my job with Kendra.
Right, is that what you wanted
to tell me in the restaurant?
Actually, I had...
Listen, if Cassidy
comes back, she's
going to take back
control of her line
and tell Marla that you're
not her design director.
If she doesn't come back,
Marla cuts off the cash.
You could still
run the boutique?
I didn't move here
to be a store manager.
I want to design.
Well, maybe your fashion
show will get your name out.
I'll do what I can.
I bet I know what that wish was.
I bet you don't.
Uh-oh.
What time is it?
It's you're two
hours late o'clock.
I completely lost track of time.
If you couldn't make it, you
should have just texted me.
I'll be right there.
I have to go to Kendra's.
Will you go over the
menu options with Arturo?
Yeah, of course.
OK.
Thank you.
Shoot.
I'll meet you there later!
I'm too late?
You think?
I'm so sorry.
Let me help.
No, I can do it.
I feel awful.
Things took a long time
at Arturo's and Colin
and I had a really great talk.
Uh-huh.
I never want to be
the bad friend who
blows everything off for a guy.
I don't blame you for being mad.
I'm not mad, Allie.
I'm just disappointed.
I've been cutting you
a lot of slack at work
while you're working
on Cassidy's line.
I know, you've been the best.
But I've had to do
your job and mine.
Well, it's just temporary
I hired you because
I needed help,
and I don't want to replace you
in case it doesn't work out.
Why wouldn't it?
Colin has my back.
You've been doing all this
work for the boutique opening,
but what happens
after next week?
We've been too busy
to talk about that.
Has Marla even hinted
about keeping you on?
And what happens if
Cassidy comes back?
She might not.
Then there's no
Cassidy Clark label.
Marla's not giving
you your own line.
She might when she
sees what I can do.
I've been covering
fashion for a long time.
This is usually
how it works out.
I thought you believed in me.
I do, I'm just being realistic.
I know how hard
this business is,
but I don't need
reality right now.
See you tomorrow?
I got this, Clarissa.
I need more hangers.
Like, a ton more hangers.
I got the swag,
where are the bags?
If your model's sick,
get me a new one.
I don't care what she
looks like, she's a model.
I'm sure she's fine.
This cake says Cassidy Cluck.
This is not a
chicken restaurant.
I need a new cake in two hours!
Hey, you.
Hey, you're early
Thought I'd come help out.
This is going to
be a big success.
I don't know.
I hope so.
I've been hashtagging
Cassidy Clark boutique launch
till my thumbs went numb.
Listen, I'm sorry
about game night.
Don't worry about it.
The other bloggers have fun.
And thank you for
turning in your article,
I know you must be slammed.
You have no idea.
Did it make sense,
or was it just
random words strung together?
That's what an editor is for.
How can I help?
Can you hang up the
rest of the clothes,
and then check the models
in when they get here?
Sure.
Should I set up in the back?
Sure, Arturo.
I know you want to talk to him.
I got this.
I promise, I'll be right back.
When the music
starts, maybe I can
give them to play some salsa.
You said you learned
to dance at summer camp.
Yeah a little place
upstate, Camp Caribou.
I spent one summer there.
Actually, half the summer.
The year the storm
took out the boys' cabin?
How'd you know that?
We must have been
there at the same time,
it wasn't very large.
I don't recall an Arturo.
Sorry, sorry.
I have to finish
setting up here.
Catch you later?
Arturo is acting very weird.
We just realized we
went to the same camp,
and he just shut down.
It's funny you
have that in common.
No, it's terrible.
He must have realized
what a huge dork
I was, and changed his mind.
That doesn't sound like him.
I got to get ready
still, can you?
Go.
Thank you.
Hey, your investors are here.
It's looking
good, it's looking good.
Great job, Allie.
We're getting some
excellent press!
And not just from Kendra.
The launch officially
ends at 9:00 PM,
so I was going to start
the fashion show at 9:05.
After the crowd settles, I
want you to say a few words
about the clothing line.
Maybe explain that
cool digital mirror.
Well, Allie has got
a lot to do already.
It's OK, I don't have anything
planned, but I can wing it.
Oh, just talk about your
work, your inspiration.
I think I'm going to say
for the fashion show, too.
It's Cassidy!
Is it really her?
TG.
Cassidy.
It's her!
I thought she disappeared.
Hey, TG.
I have missed you so much.
What are you... what
are you doing here?
Oh, I just flew back
from Nepal this morning.
I couldn't miss my
own boutique opening.
You're TG?
And, who are you?
Nobody.
I should get back to the party.
Who is she?
Never mind.
I just missed you so much.
Hmm.
Colin is TG.
Cassidy his ex.
There is no way he's over her.
And she's here!
What's the big deal?
He's into you now.
I can't compete with her.
She's this beautiful,
successful designer.
I've always had my
imposter syndrome,
and now I'm literally
an imposter.
Hey, If Colin's right
for you, he won't care.
OK?
Hey, hey.
I can explain.
- You don't have to.
You're TG.
I should have known.
How do you know who TG is?
So, Cassidy.
You must be jet-lagged
to not recognize
your own design director.
I don't have a design director.
Who did these?
They're not yours?
No.
Someone tell me what's going on.
I want answers.
You lost the right to ask
questions when you disappeared.
I just needed a break.
It all got to be too much.
You got to answer your calls!
I called you.
I texted you.
You never answered once.
I was totally off the grid.
I got rid of my phone.
To do this right, I needed
an electronic cleanse.
Well, I'm glad
you're back, Cassidy.
Just in time to
introduce the fall line.
I thought I was
going to do that.
Cassidy is the
face of the brand,
and apparently you're
not who you say you are.
What about my show?
I don't think
so, considering you
misrepresented yourself to us.
Marla, that was on me.
I told her to say she
was design director.
I couldn't have all those
people lose their jobs.
I trusted you, Colin.
Allie, thanks for
your work, but we
don't need you here right now.
Colin, we're going to introduce
the line in a few minutes.
You can fill Cassidy in.
We will talk later,
once the press is gone.
OK.
OK.
Allie.
Allie, I'm sorry.
I should have been honest
with Marla from the beginning.
If it makes you feel any better,
I'm probably out of a job.
Does it make me feel any better?
I just lost the last
few weeks of my life!
OK, look.
We'll pay you for your time.
I'll talk to Marla.
She'll get you a letter
of recommendation.
That's not what I meant.
You're TG.
How do you know that I'm TG?
That's... that's Cassidy's
nickname for me.
Only we knew that.
I have Cassidy's
old phone number.
What?
I got a new phone, and
I started getting all
her invitations and messages.
That's how I ended up at the
portfolio review, and Arturo's
restaurant opening.
So, you've been reading
all my texts to her?
You've been lying to
me this whole time?
I tried to tell you.
You had plenty of opportunity.
You're the one who lied, here.
You never got over Cassidy.
You were still
sending her messages!
Because I needed closure.
She just left.
We never broke up.
I couldn't move on with
you until I talked to her.
I read the messages.
You weren't ready
to move on with me.
Those were private.
It's like you were
reading my diary
If I knew you were TG, I
would have told you sooner.
You should've been honest
with me from the beginning.
I liked you because
I thought you
were a good person, because
I thought you were honest.
Look, I can't be in a
relationship based on a lie.
What are you really
doing here, Cassidy?
I'm back in San Francisco?
You left.
You didn't say goodbye.
I was checking
hospitals for you.
TG.
You're so dramatic.
If I tried to say goodbye to
you, I never would have left.
I needed to do this for me.
I couldn't love you if
I couldn't love myself.
You broke my heart, and
everyone at your company
almost lost their jobs.
I know.
I'm sorry.
But the good news is, I
figured everything out.
I missed you.
We've got a lot of
catching up to do.
My friend Petra is letting
me use her condo in London.
We should have a little vacay.
Vacay?
From what?
You've been
traveling for months.
Great job on the
boutique opening, everyone
loved the clothes.
Cassidy's boutique.
No one ever saw my work.
Are you spying on Colin?
No, it's Cassidy's social media.
Arturo says the gang is back.
I thought he was Team Allie.
OK, spying is not healthy.
Talk to Colin.
Sort it out.
What's the point?
Because there's something
special between you two.
You can't just give up.
You have more to offer than some
self-centered party girl who
doesn't have the common
decency to say goodbye
to those who care about her.
We lied to each other.
I don't know if I can get past
it, and I don't think he can.
Did you order soup?
Chicken soup made me feel
better when I was sick,
maybe it'll cheer you up, too.
And it's fewer calories
than ice cream.
I don't deserve you.
But, soup isn't
going to make me feel
better after screwing everything
up with Colin, and with work.
Don't give up on yourself yet.
I should've just
told Marla the truth,
made a case for why she
should invest in my line.
Do you need a pep talk?
Because I feel one coming on.
Please, no.
Phew.
Kendra, do you feel
fulfilled in your job?
I like what I do.
Is it the dream?
Maybe not.
But I don't think I'm cut out
to be an astronaut, either.
Yeah, I'm having a crisis.
Is there one between
quarter life and midlife?
I wish I could just
hide like Cassidy.
And here I am, trying
to be her again.
OK, your job isn't who you are.
I'm not Kendra Bundy,
the fashion blogger.
I'm Kendra Bundy, the
classic movie fan.
Or the obsessive trivia buff.
Or the good daughter
when I remember
my parents' anniversary.
But how could he
like me, when he could
have the real Cassidy Clark?
Allie, you took an impossible
task and you crushed it.
You can do this.
You promised me no pep talks.
I couldn't help myself.
Allie, some dreams are
worth fighting for.
And some people are, too.
Cleared out my office.
Let's just get this over with.
Actually, the boutique
opening was a huge success.
Cassidy's return played
very well in the press,
and you can tell Allie that
her designs for Cassidy's line
were very well received.
Then I'm going out on top.
You lied to me about Allie.
You also lied to me
about dating Cassidy.
I have no other choice
than to promote you.
Wait, what?
You've proven to
me that you will
stop at nothing to
get the job done,
and you can keep a secret.
Just don't keep
any more from me.
I... I mean, I already
cleaned my office out upstairs.
Good, when construction is done,
you're moving into a bigger one.
Uh, then... then, I quit.
Why would you do a
silly thing like that?
Allie helped me
realize that I miss
seeing my ideas come to life.
I want to find the dandelions.
The what, now?
Dandelions.
They go unnoticed.
They... they're not valued like
roses or tulips, but they...
They're tougher than flowers,
and they make the grass
around them grow stronger.
You know you're
not making any sense?
OK.
Well, if you change your
mind, my door is always open.
You know, once they
put the doors on.
See you around, Marla.
I called you last night.
I snagged some
tickets to the game.
Yeah, I just wanted
to lay low for a bit.
Thinking about things.
- Oh, yeah?
Now that Cassidy's
back in town, does she
want you to find yourself, too?
No, this one is coming from me.
She wants to get back
together, though.
Did you tell her about Allie?
There's nothing
to tell, right now.
You know she had Cassidy's
old phone number?
It's how she know about
the restaurant opening.
I'm glad you find this amusing.
So, she wanted Cassidy's
job and her boyfriend?
Ex-boyfriend.
And no, she didn't
know it was me.
But she was reading every
single text that I sent Cassidy.
She had the nerve
to tell me that I
was still hung up on her.
You're interested in Allie.
You're still
texting your ex, who
isn't even getting back to you.
Yeah, I see how
that might hurt her.
Speaking of Allie,
are these her designs,
because I found a bunch of them
cleaning up after the party.
I... can't see Allie right now.
Um, maybe you can drop
them off later to Kendra?
Uh, that's all right.
What did you do?
I thought you liked her!
It's complicated.
Everything's complicated.
We went to the same summer camp.
She'll know who I really am.
So?
I kind of ghosted her.
She's going to think it's
something that she did.
You have to tell her.
Yeah, you're probably right.
Well you know, I do
want to talk Allie,
because I think
these jackets would
be perfect for my wait staff.
What do you think?
Hmm.
I think I see a
rabbit eating a boot.
How about you?
Sorry, I'm not in
the mood to play today.
Hey, I have a fun
assignment for you.
There's a fashion show tonight.
Way to rub it in.
It'll be fun!
I promise.
- As fun as Pac-
- Man holding a banana?
What?
Hi, sweetie.
I'm sending you a
box of the clothes
I made for the fashion show.
At least someone can enjoy them.
Oh, Allie.
I know things
didn't go your way,
but it's not like
you to give up.
What's going on?
It's Colin.
He didn't tell me that
Cassidy was his girlfriend.
Whoa, that is a big
thing not to tell you.
I'm sure he has his
reasons, at least
give him a chance to explain.
But I don't know if I
can trust him anymore.
He lied to me.
Well, there is a difference
between a secret and a lie.
Did he ever deny that
he was dating Cassidy?
Well, no.
But I didn't think to ask.
I'm sure you and dad never
keep secrets from each other,
and surprise
parties don't count.
All right, here's one.
When I met your father, I
was engaged to someone else.
What?
No, I don't believe it.
I knew your dad was the
one the minute I met him.
And after our first date,
I broke off my engagement.
And you never told Dad?
Eventually, I did.
But he knew that if I
had told him the truth,
there never would have
been a first date,
and you wouldn't exist.
Does that make me a bad person?
No, you're like the best person.
It sounds like Colin
really cares about you.
Just give him a
chance to explain.
But I don't want to get in the
way, if they're working it out.
You know that she's not
the right one for him.
You took a risk to
go after your dream.
Take a chance on Colin.
Thanks, mom.
Interesting choice of decor.
Yeah, must be
a special occasion.
Oh look, they have DJ JD.
Who?
Lawyer by day, DJ by night.
Come on.
So, who's the secret designer?
My favorite.
She has a new line coming out.
What's going on?
Just wait.
I owed you a fashion show.
I keep my word.
Now you can design
uniforms that don't make
the waitstaff look like mimes.
Then branch off to do
whatever you want to do.
I can work with that.
And I can design an app for you,
so you can sell
everything online.
And I have the time,
since I quit my job.
Congratulations?
So, it, uh, looks
like your plan worked.
Oh, Colin's plan.
My plan was to apologize
to you for the other night.
Oh, it's... it's OK.
Let me explain.
You don't remember me
from camp, because my name
isn't Arturo Franco.
I wanted to get into
Italian cuisine,
so I pretended to be Italian.
Wait, you're not Italian?
Uh, when you
knew me, I was Arthur.
Artie!
I do remember!
Sort of.
Do you remember my last name?
No, just that the boys
were kind of mean to you.
But they were mean to everyone.
I'm Arthur Frankenstein.
Frankenstein?
Like the monster?
Like the scientist.
It's a real name, but it's
not a great one if you
want to be a famous chef.
Well, my last name is
Bundy, so people think I'm
related to the serial killer.
So I kind of get it.
You know, I still
owe you dinner.
Do you know a place?
Uh, anywhere I
don't have to cook.
OK.
Cassidy was my girlfriend.
We met when I was
in tech, so she
called me TG, for "Tech Guy."
But if Marla knew
that we were dating,
she would have thought
that I recommended her
based on a relationship,
so I promised
Cassidy I wouldn't tell.
I wanted to tell you, but I
couldn't betray her trust.
I get that.
But I don't feel that
way about her anymore.
Cassidy cared more about
being famous than she
did about the work,
that's why she
couldn't handle the pressure.
I didn't realize how unhappy
I was, until I met you.
I want to create things.
I want to make my
own dreams happen,
and those dreams include you.
That barista's vest
was one of my designs!
And, Marla has a
couple more meetings
set up for us, starting with
my favorite donut chain.
Perfect, they can
pay me in donuts.
Well, something tells me our
investors might object to that.
I think the barista knew
he was wearing my design.
This is definitely a dandelion.
Without a doubt.
To Dandelion Designs.
Except, I don't think
you can actually
make a wish on that one.
That's OK, they've
all come true.