Roadhouse Romance (2021) Movie Script
1
I hear words of wisdom
all around me
Friends and strangers
they all light my way
Crazy's just another path
to get there
And heartache
makes you stronger
So they say
I'm trying to find
my way back home
Before I lose my way there
There's something
I forgot to do
Before I close the door
The path that I came down
It no longer seems
to be there
But I can find
a better way back home
Yes, I'm goin' home
Get my sister!
Hi!
Hey, George Jones.
I missed you, too.
Oh, Baby Girl!
We weren't expecting you
until next week!
- Surprise!
- Yay!
Baby!
Mom!
Oh, baby, you're home!
Here you go.
Have you seen our Instagram?
She's got 563 followers.
And the new logo.
It's on the website, too.
I liked the old logo.
Well...
Why'd we need a new one?
Just let the poor girl eat, alright?
Sorry.
The sauce tastes different.
Did you change Grandpa's recipe?
No, not exactly.
What does you mean,
"not exactly"?
Oh, Callie.
We ran out of Grandpa Tucker's
original recipe,
like, six months ago.
So now it's store-bought.
Shipped from New Orleans.
- Store-bought?
- Mm-hmm.
Seriously?
What happened
to Grandpa's recipe?
Oh, we can't seem
to find it now,
can we, Willa?
You lost it?
I didn't lose it.
Dad never wrote it down.
Well, if you would just
clean out your desk drawers
just once in a blue moon,
My desk is a pristine palace
compared to yours.
Well, at least you two
haven't changed.
Yeah.
What about
Tucker's Fall Music Festival?
Oh, of course!
That is a Tucker's tradition!
Yeah, but so is
Grandpa's sauce, Aunt Willa.
You can't serve store-bought
at the festival,
and you know it.
Well, the way
the ticket sales are goin',
sauce is the last thing
I'm worried about.
I'm going to find that recipe
and make a batch.
- He said he'd write it down.
- Well, he didn't,
and I have looked everywhere.
Trust me.
Ahem.
I reckon we're going
to have to talk about this
later, ladies.
How do I look?
Alright.
Honey, wait.
Oh...
we should have warned her.
But you said we should
mind our own business.
Hang out next.
I picked every song.
I think it's going to be...
Guess who.
- Callie!
- Hey.
When did you get back?
I just got off the bus.
Are you glad to see me?
Of course!
Welcome home, Callie!
It's so good to see you.
And thank you for your service.
Yeah...
You know, I should have
written you about Lynne.
I just...
I'm sorry.
Don't be sorry.
We said no strings, right?
I didn't expect you
to wait two years.
It's okay, honest.
Don't beat yourself up.
You know, I took over
Brad Oshi's practice,
right after Christmas.
For like the first three months,
I was the only pediatrician
in Lockhart,
and...
That ain't an excuse, I'm sorry.
It's okay...
It's okay.
Can we still be friends?
Sure. Of course.
You coming in?
Yeah. In a minute.
Take the truck.
Your room's all ready.
And I'll see you
back there, okay?
Thanks, Mom.
"Tucker's Roadhouse.
Owned and operated
by guitarist
John Wakefield Tucker.
The cradle of country music,
where Martina McBride
was discovered... "
Come on, let's stop.
Don't you want to see
where they discovered Martina?
I don't know
what a Martina is, Dan.
Don't you want to sample
the "best barbecue
east of the river?"
They got live music
every night of the week.
There's no stops.
It's just up here on the right.
Come on.
When are we going to be
in Tennessee again?
It's kind of
a once in a lifetime thing, man.
You don't want to be
on your deathbed,
thinking you missed a chance
to sample historic barbecue.
I'll be on my deathbed
soon enough
if I don't show up on time
with Jillian's birthday present.
Luke, you've been working
non-stop.
You've gotta slow down.
Isn't it your job
to make your clients
work more, not less?
Well, your agent
is also your best friend,
who doesn't want
to see you burn out.
It's not healthy, my friend.
Look! Tucker's!
Right here! Come on.
Alright, we'll do your Tucker's.
Are you okay?
- I'm fine...
- Are you sure?
Oh, dear God.
Great.
I think we're okay,
thank goodness.
Callie, what happened?
Are you all right, honey?
I'm fine,
this guy just came flying in...
I'm not sure
that I was flying, but okay.
Well, it is a parking lot.
Well, as long as
nobody's hurt, right?
We're at fault.
We're at fault. We're sorry.
We were flying.
Again with the flying?
What am I, a bird?
Is there any damage?
No, I think
he just hit the wheel.
Listen,
if you find even a scratch,
in even a month,
don't hesitate to call me, okay?
My name is Dan Cartwright,
I'm his agent.
- His agent?
- Yeah.
Luke is an award-winning
television director.
Again, if there's any repairs
needed at all,
we promise
that we'll pay for it...
And thank you for your service!
Do you represent musicians,
Mr. Cartwright?
Oh, my gosh.
Come inside.
Best barbeque east of the river.
- Willa!
- What?
You might find
your next Grammy winner
right here at Tucker's!
Unfortunately, we're kind of
on a tight schedule.
Daniel.
Yeah?
Yeah, the car's not starting.
Oh...
Looks like you'll have
some time after all.
You gonna eat that?
There's a place I go
A place only I know...
Sorry, boys.
Looks like that pyro switch
knocked out your power supply.
Can you fix it?
It's kind of a...
a birthday present
for my girlfriend.
I could...
If I had the part.
You know classic cars like this,
parts are hard to find.
Yeah.
Maybe they got it in Franklin.
I'll give 'em a call tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
Yeah, tomorrow.
Look what time it is.
- I'll get back to you.
- Thank you.
Down by the river
It's where I...
Well, my sister was against it,
but I said,
the room's just sittin' open,
and people are always looking
for vacation rentals,
and when I say
Sam Hunt slept here,
I mean, that is no lie.
Of course, he wasn't
famous then yet,
bur who cares?
- Sam Hunt.
- Yeah, I heard.
So...
here we are.
If you get cold,
there's an extra blanket
in the cupboard,
and hangers, soap...
What else?
Thank you very much.
Appreciate it.
Oh, my pleasure.
Oh, shower's brand-new.
Really excellent pressure.
And my sister
might be singing tonight
if you boys want to come down.
I think we're kind of tired
from the drive.
Of course.
Well, sleep tight,
don't let the bedbugs bite!
Joking!
Okay.
Well, I didn't see
this one coming.
Of all the places
to get stranded.
Come on, buddy. Relax.
No, I don't think I will relax.
I think I'm going to listen
to country music all night
from this bed.
I thought
you'd be asleep by now.
Thanks for not turnin' my room
into your sewing room
while I was on tour.
Well, for one thing,
I don't sew.
You know what I mean.
At least something's
the way I remember it.
Is this about Joe
or the new logo?
It's everything, Mom.
I know it's silly,
expecting to come home
after being gone for so long
and to find things
the way I left 'em.
Maybe not silly.
A bit unrealistic.
What are you writing?
I'm trying to remember
Grandpa Tucker's recipe.
I always helped him make it.
We'd make a batch every summer, remember?
He'd throw in pinches of this,
dashes of that...
He said he'd write it down.
Oh, honey, I thought he had,
but I have looked everywhere.
I bet I can remember it
if I try hard enough.
Our reputation's at stake.
"Best barbecue
this side of the river."
I don't care
two pins about that.
You know what I care about?
Having you home, safe and sound.
I missed you, Callie.
I missed you, too, Mama.
Stop worrying about some recipe.
And get some sleep.
I'm on a mission, Mom.
No ingredient left behind.
Well, some things don't change.
You're not gonna
find it in there,
I already looked.
Doesn't hurt to look again.
Oh, before I forget,
can you...
Can you pick up
these donations in town?
Sure.
Thank you.
Aunt Willa...
what's this?
Is Tucker's applying for a loan?
The sound system
needs an overhaul,
there's no two ways about it.
As a matter of fact,
I'll go to the bank today
to get a low-interest
payment plan.
Excuse me.
Do you guys happen to have
anything for a headache?
Also, this is a gift...
From your dog.
I appreciate the gesture, pal,
but I think it belongs
to you guys.
Good morning, Mr. Ellis.
How are you feeling?
Rested?
How was the mattress?
The mattress
was very comfortable,
- thank you, Willa.
- Good.
How about a fresh cup of coffee?
Good cure for a headache.
That would help.
Thank you.
I'll see you two later.
Wish me luck.
Good luck.
Alrighty.
You might want to plug
your ears.
This is gonna be loud.
What's that?
Almost done!
Unrelated question...
You guys ever think about
sound proofing
that room upstairs?
Not a country music fan,
I take it.
It's not really
on my playlist, no.
You should give it a shot.
Country music is special
because it allows people
to share their truth
and to share their stories.
Do all the stories
have to be sad?
I think I heard "cheating heart"
at least a hundred times
last night.
Open mic night.
The beginners
go for Hank Williams.
He's Willa's favorite.
She says he's the Shakespeare
of country music.
Does your aunt own this place?
She and my mom do.
That's my Grandpa Tucker.
He passed while I was deployed.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Hey, look,
I want to apologize
for yesterday.
I feel like that was my fault.
Okay, I should have been
more careful.
I'll take some of the blame.
Driving while being a cry baby.
Cry baby?
Should I ask why?
Not unless you want to hear
another Hank Williams song.
Cheating heart?
Not quite.
Joe and I didn't make
any promises.
I was deployed for two years.
Can't expect a man
to wait that long.
That depends on the man.
High-school sweethearts.
Too young to know our own minds.
Sounds like you're taking it
pretty well.
My grandpa always said,
"trouble is transportation."
A bad thing
can take you to a good place.
Speaking of which,
do you think your truck
can maybe take me into town?
Are you callin' my truck
a bad thing?
No, ma'am, I'm calling your town
a good place.
Nice save.
- Thanks.
- Sure, I'll give you ride.
Appreciate it.
You comin'?
Right now?
Mm-hmm.
You want a ride, it's now.
Well, it's impossible to win
An argument with you...
Do you mind terribly if we...
just turn this down?
My head is killing me.
Is that all right?
- Sure.
- Thank you.
You know, it's not the music
giving you a headache,
it's your posture.
What wrong with my posture?
You stick your chin out
like a prize fighter
and it constricts
your blood flow.
Excuse me?
You're tensing
your labii inferioris.
I bet you grind your teeth
at night.
You probably need a mouthguard.
How would you know
if I grind at night?
Because I'm a DPT.
What's a DPT?
Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Okay.
You don't work at Tucker's?
I start my new job
at the VA next month, actually,
and I am in charge
of the whole ward.
Congratulations.
Am I going to get a bill
for this diagnosis?
Complimentary coffee,
complimentary medical advice.
Well, I appreciate that.
Can you hold on one sec?
Excuse me.
Sure.
Hey, Jillian.
Hold on.
Do you mind terribly if we just
pull over really quickly?
You...
you want me to pull over?
If you don't mind. Please.
Yeah, hold on, hold on.
Is it possible
to have some privacy?
Privacy?
Yeah...
uh...
the person I'm talking to is...
I don't know, uh...
a celebrity.
She's shooting a movie
over in Hendersonville.
I don't really know how it works
with conversations and tabloids.
Yeah, I'll...
I'll give you some privacy.
Oh, thanks.
I appreciate that.
Yeah, that makes sense.
Thanks.
Can you hear me?
Are you there?
Hello?
Jill.
I thought you'd be here by now!
I know. I'm sorry.
There was a delay
with your birthday present.
Oh!
What is it?
It's a surprise.
I hate surprises.
Just tell me.
Everyone's dying
for content of us together.
Well, how about this...
I'll give you a hint.
It's your favorite color.
Green isn't a hint!
That's everything
from cucumbers to emeralds!
Your favorite color is blue.
Color's not like
a sports team, Luke,
you don't need to be loyal
to one your whole life!
Ahem.
Did you read the script?
What's that?
Check your email.
I sent you a script.
And guess what?
It's a feature, Luke!
It's a feature?
Wow, okay.
That's great!
Me to star and you to direct!
It's called "Island Girl."
All the agents and execs
are pushing for us to do it.
I've got things to do, come on.
I'm outta here.
Hey, that's great.
Hey!
It's about a mile from here.
You can walk.
What?
See ya!
What are you doin'?
Hey! Hey!
Where ya goin'?
I'm gonna call you back.
Sorry, boys.
Still haven't got
that pyro switch in yet.
I'm thinkin' fingers crossed
for Saturday.
Saturday?
Look, I'm doin' the best I can,
but these classic cars...
Hard to find parts for.
I'm thinkin' Wednesday
the latest.
What happened to Saturday?
What about a tow?
Classic car, Daniel.
Tow a classic car...
Wait, what about a flatbed?
Vic Foster in Clarksville,
he's got a flatbed.
Great idea, Dan.
But he's on the road.
Terrible idea, Dan.
Okay, so we're here
for a couple of days.
Just think of it as a vacation.
Right, Sully?
What's there to do
around Lockhart?
Hey, we got
Tucker's Fall Festival
coming up in two weeks.
Did I just hear two weeks?
But that's if we're waitin'
for the flatbed.
But I'm thinkin'
that switch is gonna come in
Wednesday/Thursday
at the latest.
I'll be in touch
about the pyro switch.
Still happy
we stopped for Tucker's?
Should have got her
a diamond tennis bracelet.
Oh, should I have?
I said that, didn't I?
Get her
a diamond tennis bracelet.
I don't know, Dan, did you?
You've gotta learn
to trust me, man.
This the time?
Okay, look,
there's a donut shop, I think,
let's go get a donut.
I don't want a donut, Dan.
My car. I understand.
I'm going for a walk.
Donut shop near me.
Better.
Thought you'd be gone by now.
The car's not ready.
That's too bad.
Yes, it is.
What's all that?
Silent auction for the festival.
It's a fundraiser for the VA.
May I help you carry it?
No, I got it, thanks.
Okay.
Well, at least your dog's
a fan of me.
Yeah, well, he chases squirrels.
- Well...
- I'm just saying.
He goes for anything that walks.
So you're saying you don't want
to join my fan club.
Are you recruiting?
Seems like a bad sign.
Look, I haven't been
myself lately.
I'm sorry if I was rude.
If?
Hold on, now, what about you?
You left your guest stranded
at the side of the road.
That's bad manners.
Sometimes, bad feels so good.
What do you say we call it even?
I'll think about it.
All right.
For the record,
I don't hate all country music.
I like Waylon Jennings.
Liar.
No, I'm telling the truth.
Name one song.
Okay, I can't name the song,
but he recorded it
with Willy Nelson,
and the first line
is something about
a forgotten dream.
"Good Hearted Woman."
I'm impressed.
Yeah, I don't know why
that line's always
stuck in my head.
- I do.
- Why?
Because it's true to life.
Thank you, Mrs. Parker.
Excuse me.
Do you got
any Artemis action figures?
Just that one over there.
They go fast.
Sold out of the lunch boxes
the day they came in.
Alright.
Lunch boxes?
T-shirts. hats, mugs.
Don't hate me
because I'm collectible.
Artemis is collectible, not you.
Yeah, that's a fair point.
Although I think my name
is somewhere on this box.
There it is.
Oh, yeah.
Maybe if I had
a magnifying glass.
All right.
I like this guy.
It's my favorite.
It's because
he reminds me of Gort.
Who's Gort?
The robot?
Klaatu barada nikto?
You've never seen the movie
"The Day the Earth Stood Still"?
I'm talking about
the original, 1951.
Before I was born.
Okay, maybe, but this is
a science-fiction classic,
alright?
Well, I was more into
science fact.
Like the knee bone's
connected to the thigh bone.
That kind of science.
Here.
For your auction.
On me.
So this Gort movie
is a must-see
science-fiction film?
Yes. It is right up there
with "Blade Runner."
You've never?
"Alien"?
"Terminator"?
You haven't seen
any of these movies.
Alright.
I'm gonna make you
a must-see list.
Only if I can make you
a "must hear"
country music play list.
A cultural exchange program.
I like that.
So you get klaatu barada nikto...
And I get?
"Blue Eyes
Crying In the Rain."
Do any of them
have a happy ending?
Come on, we can walk from here.
Sure.
Where are we going?
The ridge.
You want to understand
country music,
you've got to see
a little country.
Alright.
Well...
take a look.
This is where the music starts.
Wow.
This is something.
My Grandpa Tucker
used to bring me out here
when I was a kid.
He let me march with him
in the veteran's parade
when I was little.
That's when I knew
I wanted to be in the army.
Sounds like he had
a big impact on you.
You're lucky to have had
someone like that in your life.
He always said to me,
"Now, remember, Callie,
country music
is three chords and the truth."
I feel like I haven't taken
a deep breath in a long time.
It's just been
back-to-back projects.
It's nice to take a moment
to clear my head.
You never take time off?
No, not with television, no.
I'm thankful for the success,
but...
it can start to suck you in.
You lose track of who you are.
My Grandpa Tucker always said
success can be your servant
or your master.
Tucker's got all the good lines,
my goodness.
He does.
What's that?
It's a notepad.
I'm a filmmaker.
You can't keep saying
beautiful Southern
things like that
and expect me
not to write it down.
Well, it's a good thing
my grandpa isn't here.
You'd need a bigger notebook.
Yeah, he's not wrong
about the success, you know?
But when you come
from where I did,
you have a tendency
to want to hold on
to the success very tight.
Even when it feels wrong.
Sometimes, you got to risk it
to get the biscuit.
You going to write
that one down?
I don't know. Maybe.
Thank you.
For the lift.
Thanks for all your help.
And...
for donating your action figure
to the silent auction.
It's a big deal around here.
Just know
that if nobody bids on it,
I'm gonna be crushed.
Yeah, well,
I think there are plenty
of sci-fi nerds in Lockhart,
rest assured.
Good.
I'll see you later?
See you later.
Bye, guys.
Wait a second.
I don't need to add
Star Wars to the list, do I?
May the force be with you.
Good.
There's hope for you yet.
Glad to hear it.
Any word on that pyro switch?
Not since you asked me
an hour ago.
That's fair.
Here, will you taste this?
What am I tasting?
I'm trying to recreate
my grandpa's recipe.
Okay. Yeah, it's good.
Yeah, but you never
had Grandpa's.
Look, I know you want
to honor your Granddad,
but the fact
that you're actually doing it...
Trying...
He'd appreciate that.
He would.
Or maybe he'd want you
to walk your own path, no?
Make your own sauce.
- You know what?
- What?
You may be a lot smarter
than you look, son.
- I'll see you later.
- See you, Sully.
I don't know,
if I just got a pat on the back
or a punch to the nose.
Take the pat on the back.
He doesn't give those out
very often!
Hello there, everyone!
Welcome to Callie's homecoming.
We're so proud of you, baby.
And to help celebrate,
I'd like to offer pie and cider.
They are on the house tonight!
How about a song, Callie?
Come on, Callie, sing us a song.
Oh, and it looks like
we have a request,
so I think you will be singing
for your supper
after all, Callie.
Come on up!
You sing?
In the shower, sometimes.
And when I was little,
I would occasionally
jump on stage
with my grandpa and my mom.
Not anymore.
They're not taking no
for an answer.
- I love you.
- There you go.
I am...
beyond excited to be home.
I missed all of you
in this town so much.
This is "Run."
Phew.
Run
Daddy said
the truck's all yours
If you make it
Run
So you spend your 16th summer
under that small-town sun
Just to make it
Run
Like mascara on your face
'Cause you thought
he was the one
But he called you
out of the blue
And he said we're done
He said I gotta run
Like the blood in our veins
Yeah, we're all the same,
We run
Livin' life
like it's a highway
And we're all stuck in drive
Like a preacher on a Sunday
Always going overtime
Like the muddy water rushing
In the river outside of town
Yeah, the clock
just keeps on running
And we can't slow down
No matter where we're going
No matter where we're from
Oh-oh-oh-oh
We're all born to run
That's what I'm talkin' about!
Whoo!
Thank you.
Shouldn't you be inside,
signing autographs?
Yeah, I just...
needed a minute.
Are you okay?
That song just makes me sad.
My grandpa wrote it...
about this town
and how fast life goes by.
And now I'm back,
and he's gone.
You have a really spectacular
voice, Callie.
You never thought about
singing professionally?
I don't understand.
I mean, for the blink
of an eye, probably,
but in high school,
I started volunteering
at the VA,
and I found my place.
Nice.
Sometimes, something you love
isn't something you do.
Go inside
and try the Cowboy Cha Cha.
What is that?
Like a drink?
You've never done line dancing?
The Macarena.
Does that count?
No!
So what is a Cowboy Cha Cha?
Is that like a regular Cha Cha
but with boots?
I could show you
if you want a lesson.
Don't threaten me
with a good time.
Let's go.
Really?
You actually want me to...
I'm ready and eager.
What do we do?
Okay...
- I'll be in front of you.
- Okay.
- Give me your right hand.
- Over here?
Uh-huh.
And your left.
...We go
Maybe take it fast
Maybe take it real slow
Life turns
and shakes the wind
It's a real love feel...
You have to say it
every single time.
Cha Cha.
Cha Cha...
Now...
Cha Cha.
- Got the windows rolled...
- Cha Cha Cha!
Oh, come on, not now.
Sorry. I'm sorry.
No, no.
I probably have to get this.
Yeah.
I'll see you later.
Sign some autographs
for me, okay?
Sure.
Hey, Jill.
Luke!
Why aren't you here yet?
Yeah, I'm still in Lockhart.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
Did you read "Island Girl"?
"Island Girl"?
Yeah, no, I read the script.
I read...
I read it twice, actually.
There are some ideas there
that we need to discuss,
for sure, but...
Well, about that...
I've already signed on.
You'll be getting an offer.
Three months together in Hawaii.
It's hard to say no
when you put it like that,
but...
Look, the first half
is okay, I suppose, but...
I went to bat for you, Luke.
I mean, this is your chance
to break into feature films!
It's what you want, isn't it?
Jill, you know
that's what I want.
Then sign the dotted line!
I'm excited!
Kisses till I see you.
Back at you.
No matter how hard I try
I can't get you
out of my mind...
Dan!
Daniel!
You smell smoke?
What?
Smoke.
You're dreaming.
Go back to sleep.
Back to sleep...
What are you doing?
Guests aren't allowed
in the kitchen.
They are when they wake up
inhaling smoke
at 2:00 in the morning.
Is it 2:00 in the morning?
It is, yeah.
Well, here.
Help me out.
Taste this.
You first.
I did combat training,
if I wanted to kill you,
I wouldn't need
barbeque sauce as poison.
Okay.
Can you please just try?
I can't taste anymore,
I can't smell anymore,
I've tried
a million different things...
Can you please
just try the sauce?
All right, let me try the sauce.
Here we go. Alrighty.
That one's okay.
But not great?
You want me to lie to you?
No.
He said he'd write it down.
I don't understand.
I've tried doubling the honey,
I've tried
with and without garlic...
Just something's missing.
Maybe you...
you make your own.
Risk it to get the biscuit.
- Risk it to get the biscuit?
- That's right.
And, no.
It's a Lockhart tradition...
My grandpa's barbeque,
and I have to get it right
before the Fall Festival.
You've been gone
for a long time, right?
Not everything's
gonna be the same.
Some things change.
That's life.
Some things never change.
Name one.
Well...
how I feel about this town,
and the people here,
and my family,
and the fact
that we're always there
for each other.
That will never change.
Sounds silly to you, doesn't it?
No, actually,
it sounds very nice.
Just not sure
I've ever had that.
I'm sorry.
I survived.
It's okay.
It's all right, it's all right.
Are you okay?
Uh-huh.
Come here. Do you have
a first-aid kit somewhere?
- Under the sink.
- Great.
Give me your hand.
I'm fine, I'm fine,
I'm fine, I'm fine.
This is going to be nice,
but it's going to hurt
a little bit at first.
- Okay, okay, okay.
- You ready?
- Hoo.
- You all right?
Hold it there.
Who catches
barbeque sauce on fire?
You do.
I swore I get it right
before the festival.
And I swore that I would have
an Academy Award
by the time I was 30.
Things...
don't always go as planned,
but that's all right.
That's life.
That's what makes it interesting.
If you thought that I would be
in a roadhouse diner
at 2:00 in the morning
wrapping a tiny, little hand
in gauze, you would be wrong.
I didn't know that.
And it's interesting?
Yeah, it is.
I'm gonna tuck this in
right here.
How's that?
- Well, I'd better...
- Yeah, sure.
Clean up.
For what it's worth,
some change is good change.
Just saying.
Oh, and if you do plan on
burning down the kitchen,
just let me know
so I can drag Dan out.
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
That right tire is balding.
You got time,
I can do it right now.
Yeah, sure.
Hey, how's Lynn?
Uh...
Honestly, we're taking
a bit of a break.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah, a little bit
more than a break.
Mm-hmm.
You know, when you were
eight years old,
you used to come in here
and put two coins
in that soda machine there,
and then you'd stand there
for about half an hour
deciding which one...
Orange or cola, cola or orange...
And then once you picked cola,
you wished you'd picked orange.
Women aren't a can of soda, Joe.
Come on, you can wait inside.
Hey, man, do you know
if Sully is here, by any chance?
Yeah, he's just putting on
a set of tires,
he shouldn't be too long.
Okay, good.
I don't think we've met.
Dr. Joe Wilkins.
Luke Ellis.
Nice to meet you.
I know exactly who you are.
I was there the day
you hit Callie's truck.
Hit? Yeah.
Flying.
There were a lot of adjectives
thrown around
about what I did that day.
I would use "tap".
I mean...
must be a drag being stuck
out here in Lockhart.
Are you Callie's Joe?
Yeah, you could say that.
You know, in a way,
it's kind of your fault
that I'm here.
If she wasn't so upset over you,
then she probably would have
seen me coming, you know?
Who told you that?
Callie did.
You don't say.
She's been really kind,
showing me around.
We've been spending
some time together.
It's been nice.
- You and Callie?
- Yeah.
Yeah, she's been teaching me
about country music.
Barbeque sauce.
The Cowboy Cha Cha.
The Fall Festival.
Oh, look, there she is now.
If I'm being honest,
it doesn't exactly
seem like your sort of thing.
Yeah, you're not wrong.
There's something
about her, though.
That voice, my gosh.
There's got to be
a catch, though, right?
I'm sure you've got
your reasons.
Silly as those might seem now.
I mean, to someone like me,
I just see someone
who's beautiful.
Charming.
Lights up every room
she walks into.
Maybe that's just me.
We did have some fun making
barbecue sauce last night.
- Excuse me. Nice meeting you.
- Nice meeting you.
There we go.
Hey.
- Hey.
- How are you?
- Hey, George.
- I'm good.
Listen, I've been wanting
to talk to you.
About what?
About us.
- Us?
- Yeah, you and me.
The thing is, uh...
Lynn and I are on a break.
Maybe a little bit more
than a break.
Oh. I'm so sorry.
Come on, George Jones.
It's okay.
Don't be.
It was mutual.
But I've been thinking
a lot about us, Cal.
You already said that.
Have you?
Have I...?
Thought about us.
I mean, of course, I have.
Do you want to maybe...
Maybe we could grab dinner?
And catch up?
Let me think about it.
Okay.
How's it going, Luke?
You tell me, my friend.
You find that switch?
Not yet.
Got one more store
I got to check.
Give me a minute.
- Got nowhere else to be.
- Alright.
Need a hand?
Yeah, actually.
That would be great.
Hi, George.
How you doin', buddy?
Thanks.
So, hey, that was Joe.
Wasn't it?
You two are still in love,
I can tell.
Right, sweetheart?
What makes you say that?
Your body language.
Mine or his?
Both.
It's a classic Hollywood moment,
you know?
Childhood sweethearts
have a falling out,
get engaged to the wrong people,
and realize they're meant
for each other.
It's beautiful.
- You're way off.
- Am I, though?
Hold on now, here's a guess.
You've got a shoebox
under your bed
with every ticket stub
and note he ever left you,
am I right?
I do not.
You're a terrible liar.
He just asked you out,
didn't he?
What did you say?
Did you say yes?
I said I would think about it.
Okay.
Maybe say yes.
Maybe go somewhere romantic.
Everybody likes a happy ending.
This is my life,
not some movie you're directing.
By the way,
I think you should stick
to science-fiction.
Romantic comedy's
not really your thing.
Oh, hold on, now.
I may actually be directing
a romantic comedy...
My first film.
Wow. Congratulations.
Yeah.
What's it about?
- Wait, let me guess.
- Okay.
- Boy meets girl...
- Yeah.
Boy loses girl...
You're right so far.
Boy gets girl back.
Yeah, that's exactly
what it's about.
When you put it like that,
it doesn't sound like much,
does it?
I guess it depends
on the boy and the girl.
Yeah, it really does
depend on the boy and girl.
That's the problem.
It's a good opportunity,
it's just not a good script.
What's wrong with it?
I don't know.
Maybe I'm just being
too critical.
Would you read it?
Me?
Yeah. Fresh eyes.
Why not?
I don't know the first thing
about the movie business.
You know a good story
when you see one.
You just met me,
how would you know that?
"Three chords and the truth."
I know you know that.
Okay.
I'll read your script.
Okay.
Oh, what's it called?
"Island Girl."
- "Island Girl"?
- Yeah.
"Island Girl"
is a clunker, George Jones.
He told me to be honest.
You think I should tell him?
George Jones!
Can you grab him?
I got him.
- George!
- George Jones!
George!
George Jones, drop it!
I got him.
Come here, come here!
Drop it!
Are you enjoying that?
Give me your hand.
Thank you.
Uh...
Want to get a hose?
'Kay.
No, sir.
This is not a toy, you hear me?
Hey, uh...
so I read "Island Girl"
last night.
And?
I didn't hate it.
Good. That's a good start.
Maybe you could make it better.
Better?
How do I make it better?
I put some notes on the script
that you gave me
and I left it behind the bar.
I hope that's okay.
You made notes?
Yeah.
What are you doing right now?
Do you want to go over it?
Sorry, I took your advice.
I have a date with Joe tonight.
Open mic night
at the Rusty Latch.
The Rusty Latch?
What, not romantic enough
for your Hollywood ending?
I mean, it could use a rewrite.
Hey, here's an idea.
How about you start living
your own life
and stop directing mine?
Ouch.
...When I cross your mind
What do you think of
when you think of me?
When you look back on us
What do you see?
Is it the good times?
Is it the bad times?
Is it somewhere in between?
What do you think of
when you think of me?
What do you think of...
What do you think of
when you think of me?
Remember our first date?
When we cut class
to see the concert?
And then we missed the bus
on the way home?
Got grounded for a month.
Worth it.
So worth it.
You know, I'm glad we came here.
Luke Ellis said
it wasn't romantic enough.
You care what he thinks?
He says that we are
the classic Hollywood ending.
High-school sweethearts reunited.
Yeah. He's poking fun
at us, Cal.
No.
He doesn't mean anything by it.
I know the type.
He has no respect for you
and no respect
for anyone here in Lockhart.
Well...
he let me read his new script.
Does that sound like
he has no respect?
Is that why you came out
with me here tonight?
Because of
a "classic Hollywood ending?"
It's because I have
a shoebox under my bed
and I don't know
if it's ballast or baggage.
Well, I think the old Callie
would have told him
to go mind his own business.
The old Joe
would have thought it was funny.
All right, Jill.
Is now a good time
to talk about "Island Girl"?
The script needs work.
Hey, hey.
Blame me.
Daniel agrees.
He's a television guy.
Can you just hear me out
on these notes, please?
The studio loves the script.
Marketing is predicting
huge numbers.
It's got nothing to do
with marketing.
It has everything to do
with characters...
One of which you're playing.
They don't ring true, Jill.
Why are pushing against
this big opportunity?
Is something wrong?
No, no, nothing's wrong.
The script is wrong.
That's wrong.
Okay, well,
you sound grumpy and tired.
Get some sleep.
I... I got to run.
Bye!
Okay.
How far is it to Lockhart?
Where's my shooting schedule?
Well, what we learned
here today, Dan,
is that I am tired
and I am grumpy
because I want to make
a good movie.
Nothing gets past our Jillian.
She can detect
the insidious influence
of honest folk
and good barbecue.
Look, you know how badly
I want to make feature films.
But this is the first one.
You only get one.
If I'm gonna put my name
on something,
I've gotta be proud of it,
you know?
Of course.
I don't disagree.
Callie's notes...
They made me realize
what I was already feeling
about this script...
It's got real problems.
Callie's notes?
Yeah.
I asked her to read it.
Take a look.
She nailed it.
It's all flash, no substance.
She doesn't feel
like the characters are real.
I don't disagree with her.
And if you don't care
about the main characters,
then you don't care about
the outcome of the movie.
That's just how it works.
Well, you better
not let Jillian know
you're taking notes from Callie.
Just fresh eyes.
Jillian might not
see it that way.
What are you talking about?
Fresh, beautiful,
blue country eyes.
Callie is on a date...
with her old boyfriend...
Of which I may have encouraged,
so you can just calm down.
Okay, well,
just do yourself a favor then,
and tell her
that I wrote these notes.
Make me be the bad cop.
I'm gonna tell her
that I wrote these notes...
Because these are my notes.
Callie just...
has a way of saying things.
I just happen to agree
with everything she's saying.
'Night, Daniel.
Uh-huh.
- 'Night.
- Goodnight.
- Mm.
- Ta-dah!
Can you sit?
- For a minute.
- All right.
You know, Luke said this was
going to be a fun vacation,
and it is exceeding
my expectations.
Well, I'm...
glad that you're happy
with the accommodations.
And the food.
Thank you.
And I've got no complaints
about the company.
Well, I'm happy to hear that.
Mom?
What is it?
Is something wrong?
Look.
Grandpa's recipe
for his barbecue sauce.
Where did you find this?
In the shoebox under my bed.
He left it...
right where
he knew I would find it.
He didn't forget you, Callie.
He didn't forget me.
Hey, sister?
Hmm?
Advance tickets
for the Fall Festival
are not looking good.
It's gonna be a miracle
if we even break even.
Maybe we should cancel
this year.
Eva, no!
We don't need more debt.
We still owe the bank.
Did you think I wouldn't see
the statements?
The whole sound system
needs an overhaul,
and you know it.
What we need is customers.
Seems like people
outside of Lockhart
just plain forgot about us.
Remember when people
used to drive up
all the way from Atlanta?
I wish we had
a little bit of money
for, like, a billboard,
or some ads on the radio,
or somethin'.
All right, let's not panic.
There's still time.
And don't tell Callie
about any of this.
She's making
Dad's barbecue sauce,
happy as a clam.
I don't know,
maybe I'm overthinking
this thing, you know?
Maybe "Island Girl" is fine.
Maybe it's fun.
People like fun.
You're pretty fun.
You know you grind
your teeth at night, right?
Yeah, I do.
Callie told me
I need a mouthguard.
Are you going
to take her advice?
About the script?
The mouthguard.
Both. Neither. I don't know.
What are you doing?
Where are you going?
Willa offered to show me
some hiking trails.
Hiking?
Uh-huh.
Your version of a hike
is parking a block away.
Okay, the air
is fresher up here.
I don't mind
taking a deep breath.
I like this new Dan.
Healthy Dan.
Here we go.
Oh, yeah.
Get 'em, Healthy Dan.
My friend, would you mind
if I get a coffee to go?
Thank you so much.
You will never believe
what happened last night.
When's the wedding?
No, I found
my Grandpa Tucker's recipe.
No!
Guess where.
Buried in the front yard?
No, wait.
In the backyard?
In the shoebox under my bed.
I know.
You were right.
No way.
If you had never
teased me about that shoebox,
I never would have looked there.
You're a hero, you know?
You saved the Fall Festival.
Do you understand?
Okay, well, I think I'm getting
too much credit here,
but does that mean
I get to taste it?
Oh, my goodness. Drumroll.
There it is.
Moment of truth!
Oh, hold on.
We can't just eat this.
There's got to be, like,
a ceremony or something.
Did you need to adjust
the lighting as well?
Come on, this is a big deal.
You're right.
Let's say a quick thank you.
I like that.
Go ahead.
You want me to do it?
- I want you to do it.
- Okay, I'm gonna do it.
Mr. Master of Ceremonies.
Okay, here we go.
Thank you, Grandpa Tucker,
for instilling
in your granddaughter
all of your wisdom,
and for writing down your recipe
and leaving it somewhere
that you knew she would find it.
And thank you
for all the things
you didn't write down
that I will never forget.
I like that.
Pow.
Dig in!
Here we go.
Well?
Well, this... this is like...
If this was a movie,
this would be "The Godfather".
I'm guessing that's praise.
You've never seen
"The Godfather"?
Come on. Really?
It's the highest praise
you can get.
Can I have more?
Thank you.
I think we should be partners
in a franchise.
- You do?
- Yeah.
If we opened up
a place like this in Malibu,
we'd clean up, trust me.
You want to run a bakery?
No, no, no, no.
Not run. Own.
Mm!
- A side hustle.
- Okay.
And I'd need
a good business partner.
Somebody local.
And that would be me?
- That would be you.
- Okay.
I could fly you out to LA
every few weeks,
we could have a board meeting.
- A board meeting?
- Yeah.
Or I could come out here and...
Uh-oh.
Uh-oh?
So, is Tucker's barbecue sauce
the only thing
we're celebrating today?
I don't know what you mean.
Oh, don't play coy with me,
you know what I mean.
Open mic night
at the Rusty Latch.
Come on, how did it go with Joe?
Wasn't a disaster,
but...
it wasn't much of anything.
I'm sorry.
Don't be. I'm not.
You were right, you know?
People change.
Things change.
That's life.
You're not disappointed?
I'm learning the difference
between ballast and baggage.
One keeps you grounded
and one holds you back.
Luke?
Where are you?
Excuse me.
Hold on.
Surprise!
Jillian?
What are you doing here?
I wanted to surprise you.
Okay.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Mm. This is heaven.
No! No, don't show me pie.
I still have to shoot tomorrow.
I won't fit into my costume!
Are you sure?
It's really good.
Ugh.
Maybe just a taste.
Mm!
All right,
it's on the way.
My birthday present?
Yes, your birthday present.
But stay where you are.
No peeking.
Alright, I gonna go
wait for it out front.
Tell me what it is.
I promise I'll act surprised.
Sorry.
I can't tell you.
It would ruin the surprise.
Luke's a flirt, isn't he?
Did he happen to mention
that we're practically engaged?
Yeah, everyone knows
you two are an item.
The food here is really great.
Thanks.
It's my grandpa's secret sauce.
No way!
I don't suppose
you'd sell me the recipe?
I can't do that,
but I can send you
a bottle home.
For nothing.
That's so sweet!
Alright, it's here!
Close your eyes.
If you peek,
you don't get to keep it.
I won't peek.
See, they're closed.
Maybe don't close your eyes
quite so soon.
How about I help you?
Take my hand.
Luke, can you take a video?
I need content
for my social media.
I want to see my face
when I open my eyes.
- Shoot from above.
- Yeah, yeah, I got it.
Can I open my eyes yet?
Yes, you can.
Oh, my gosh!
I love it!
Can I drive?
It's your car.
Let's try it out!
Come on, get in!
I'll be right back.
I'm just going to take it
for a little spin.
Okay, I'll see you guys
in a bit.
Oh, you want to come?
Uh, no thanks.
Y'all go ahead.
- You ready?
- Yeah.
Okay.
Whoo-hoo!
See you later!
- See ya.
- Bye.
How's it feel?
Amazing!
Good.
So, why didn't you have it
shipped out to LA?
- The car?
- Yeah.
I thought we'd take a road trip.
- A road trip?
- Yeah.
I mean, this is
a great toy for Malibu,
but a road trip?
Honey, I can feel every bump!
I thought you said
you were in love with it.
I was.
I am!
Listen, we wrap
the day after tomorrow.
Why don't you come
meet me in Nashville
and we'll fly home
in the studio jet?
Now, will you just sign the deal
so we can go to Hawaii
and shoot this blockbuster?
Jill, we're going
to have to talk
about the script at some point.
Yeah. I'm sure we'll have
a million production changes
once we're on location.
Plenty of time
to talk about all of that.
You're a wonderful man
and a brilliant director.
That's very kind.
We're going places.
Why don't you come with me now?
I'm not leaving your car here.
Let Dan deal with it.
And then you can come
watch me film
my big scene with Marco Ray.
Trying to make me jealous?
Well, he does have
a little crush on me.
Come on, get in.
I'll see you in Nashville.
Break a leg.
Oh, I forgot my sauce!
Allie said
she'd give me a bottle.
Will you remember?
It's Callie.
And yes.
Yes, I will remember.
I'll see you Friday.
Safe drive.
Hey, Callie.
Hey.
I'm leaving
first thing in the morning,
I just wanted to say goodbye.
Thank you,
for everything.
Including reading that script.
You're right
about a lot of things.
A lot of things.
You're just being polite.
No, I'm not.
I mean that.
Well, I'm the one
who should be saying thank you.
Go ahead.
I don't know how you guessed
about that shoebox under my bed,
but I'm sure glad you did.
I think Tucker's
been whispering in my ear.
Maybe.
But I also know
that you never make
a promise that you don't keep.
Oh, yeah?
How would you know that?
'Cause you promised me
a list of country songs
and I know
you're gonna keep that promise.
Will you email it to me?
- Really?
- Yes.
So, I gotta know,
what ever happened...
to the shoebox under the bed?
I emptied it.
Why's that?
Looking forward, not back.
I am...
gonna keep Tucker's traditions
going, though.
I'm sorry you'll miss
the Fall Festival.
It's a big deal, huh?
It's my favorite day of the year
since I was a kid,
except maybe Christmas.
All right.
Oh.
You're gonna remember
to give me that list?
Are you gonna remember
to get a mouthguard?
I will.
Take care.
- Hey, Luke?
- Yeah?
Take care.
I will.
Can I open my eyes yet?
Oh, my gosh!
I love it!
So, straight
to Nashville tomorrow?
No detours?
No detours, pal.
I told Jillian
I'd be there waiting.
Hey.
Did you order
those pumpkins from Frank?
I can go pick them up.
Willa's already on it.
Callie?
You never said anything
about your dinner with Joe.
Joe's not the same.
And, actually,
I'm not the same either.
We are not right
for each other anymore.
And what about
that director fella?
Luke has gone back to his life
and I am probably
never seeing him again,
so...
put him out of your mind,
because that's what I've done.
Okay.
I start my job next month.
I am not gonna have time
for much else.
So, please, put down
the bow and arrow, Cupid.
- Done.
- Thank you.
We have a festival
to get ready for.
Yeah.
My goodness.
No wonder Callie needed
to find this recipe.
Best barbecue east of the river.
Miss those ribs, though.
But I told Willa I'd be back.
Yeah.
Festival or no festival.
No festival?
What do you mean no festival?
They haven't sold
enough tickets to break even.
Willa thinks they might
have to call it off.
No, no. That can't be right.
Callie's been acting
like it's all systems go.
She's in the dark.
Eva's hoping for
a last-minute box-office rush,
but Willa says
they've been losing money
all year.
I mean, locals still come,
but when Tucker died,
he took the mojo with him.
- And Willa told you this?
- Mm-hmm.
The entertainment business
is rough.
Everybody gets their 15 minutes.
But don't worry, buddy,
I think you've got at least
10 minutes left in you.
Plus, "Island Girl"
will get you another 15.
Dan, can you do me a favor,
can you go on Tucker's website
and buy, I don't know,
a hundred tickets?
Whatever you think,
and just charge it to my card.
You don't think
I didn't offer that?
Willa nearly bit my head off.
Why?
They don't want charity,
they want Tucker's
full of people again.
There's gotta be
something we can do here.
It's too late
to hire a publicist,
even if they had the money.
I wish we could help.
Yeah.
Yeah.
How's that?
Does it look even
with the others?
Earth to Willa!
Hey, can you help me?
Stop texting Dan for one second.
Look.
Sorry, Callie.
Yeah, perfect.
Wait.
I'm not texting Dan,
I'm...
looking at the ticket sales,
and they do not look good.
I'm sure there's
nothing to worry about.
There's always
a rush at the door.
I wouldn't count on that.
Tucker's has been losing money
since Grandpa died.
What are you talking about?
Why didn't anyone tell me?
'Cause your mama
didn't want to worry you.
That's why I fixed up
the room out back.
I just...
I had to borrow money to do it,
and I was counting on
the money from the ticket sales
to get us back on our feet,
and then...
it seems like we're just
deeper in the hole.
How deep is the hole?
Not so deep
that we'll never climb out.
We're not losing Tucker's,
are we?
No, honey, no.
Don't look so worried.
We're not upside-down.
It's just... just a bad patch.
And we need
to cancel the festival?
Well, if we don't fill
the place,
then we're paying performers
out of pocket,
and we just...
We can't afford that.
I'm so sorry.
Well...
if Grandpa Tucker was here,
you know what he'd say?
Shoulders back, head high,
there's always next year,
it'll be here
before you know it.
He'd say exactly that.
But if you cut this scene,
you lose my speech
at the volcano.
Yeah, I know.
You can't just
cut and paste this thing.
It's a page-one rewrite.
The studio has committed
to this script.
They love it.
If you tell them
that you want a rewrite,
then the whole deal
could fall apart.
Is that what you want?
I want to make a movie
that I'm proud of,
that we're both proud of,
that's all.
Just think of it
as a three-month holiday
on a beach with me.
They're going to rent us
a gorgeous house.
I mean, when are we going
to get the chance
to do something like this?
And it's a feature, Luke.
A feature with a big budget.
It's a great opportunity.
I know.
Well, if you won't do it
for your career,
then do it for mine.
And I'll owe you a favor.
And you can call it in,
any time you want.
A favor?
Name it.
Whatever you want.
But you'll sign the deal.
No more notes!
You're smilin'!
Does that mean
we sold more tickets?
Luke Ellis emailed me
his top-10
must-see science-fiction films.
Hmm!
Well, I thought you might be
hearing from him again.
Oh, he's just being nice.
It doesn't mean anything, Mom.
I'm gonna check the website.
Do you wanna have
your coffee first?
No.
If I have to cancel
the performers,
I want to know now.
And it looks like
I'm gonna be makin' those calls.
Okay.
Maybe you can see about
refunding the ticket money.
Yes, ma'am.
I'll take care of it.
Well, canceled
just seems so final.
But postponed makes it sound
like we're putting it off
for a week.
You know how many calls I got
this morning
asking me about the new date?
Oh, honey,
can you take down the posters
when you go into town?
Willa wrote "postponed"
instead of "canceled."
Well, because "canceled"
means final,
and this isn't final.
Sorry, Eva.
That was my idea.
Dan, don't pay attention
to them.
They're always like this.
I'll take them down, Mom.
It's just I don't want
to have to explain to people.
Callie, did you start
all that refunding
like I asked you to?
I actually need
Willa to show me how.
Oh, no, I can do it.
Don't worry.
We are always
putting you to work.
I don't mind a bit.
Eva?
Can you come here a second?
Something doesn't look right.
What doesn't?
Uh... Callie?
Look.
How did this happen?
What happened?
Uh, in the last hour,
every ticket
to the Fall Festival's
been sold!
- Are you sure?
- Look.
We're sold out!
It's a miracle!
What are you doing?
Get back to work!
We're sold out, Dan.
Got to put it all back.
Hello?
Callie.
It's your
cultural exchange student.
Luke?
How you doin'?
We're are just getting ready
for Sunday.
Sunday?
Tucker's Fall Music Festival.
Yeah, yeah.
How's that going?
Actually, we're sold out.
Is that right?
That's good.
I'm glad to hear that.
I guess that means
I can only get standing room.
Aren't you and Jillian
on your way to Hawaii?
Uh, no, not yet.
Well...
I could probably squeeze in
an extra table
if you're serious.
We have plenty of barbecue.
I'll ask her.
Hey, if I don't see you,
good luck with your movie.
Thanks. Hey, Callie...
If I send you
a postcard from Kauai,
would you save it
in your shoebox?
I don't want you to forget me.
No chance of that.
I mean, after all,
you are the guy
who discovered Grandpa's recipe.
I could never forget you.
Good. I won't forget you either.
Okay, I'd better go.
Bye, Luke.
Hey, Dan.
Have you seen this?
"Don't miss
Tucker's Fall Festival,
my new fav' place
for barbecue and music.
Hashtag best barbecue... "
Look at this.
Jillian posted about Tucker's
on her Instagram and tagged us.
That's why we sold out!
All of her followers!
Wow, I've got new respect
for that woman.
When she goes viral,
she really goes viral.
Yeah, but she doesn't post
for free.
Does she expect us to pay her?
No, of course not.
Well then, why would she do it?
I don't know.
I guess she really liked
your barbecue.
- You told her.
- No.
- You told her to.
- Not me.
You're a terrible liar, Dan.
I am an excellent liar.
I'm an agent.
But I'm telling the truth.
It wasn't me.
Luke and Jillian.
It was a deal. A quid pro quo.
Luke forgets about
rewriting "Island Girl"
and in return, Jillian does
her social media magic
for Tucker's.
Well, he shouldn't have
done that.
He didn't even like the script.
Well...
I guess he's learning
to like it.
And he can't make any changes?
Not a single comma.
Why would he do that for us?
People he just met?
I don't understand.
Sometimes, a man finds
his true home among strangers.
And then,
well, those strangers
become family.
And you think Luke felt
that way about Lockhart?
Honestly?
I think he felt that way
about Callie Jackson.
Hey, a second opinion, please.
You look great.
I don't know.
Do you still have
that emerald-green knit dress?
I do.
You think I could wear it?
I think it would be perfect
for the festival.
Hmm.
And who are we trying
to impress?
No one.
I just like the way it fits.
And Luke Ellis
said that he might come by.
I see.
Now we're getting
to the bottom of this.
I guess it doesn't
really matter, though,
because he'll bring Jillian.
Doesn't matter what I wear.
Oh, honey.
You've been in uniform
for too long.
You get to wear
whatever you want to wear.
It's your time to shine.
What if I get barbecue sauce
on your dress?
You won't.
Let me go get it.
- Hey, Mom.
- Hmm?
One more thing.
I was thinking about
singing Grandpa's song
at the festival.
The one he sang every year.
It won't make you sad, will it?
No, honey.
Go make me proud.
I can't promise I won't cry.
I can promise you will.
Thank, y'all, so much
for being here.
We love you!
Y'all remember
my Grandpa Tucker.
Well, he always told me,
wait until everyone's had
so much to eat they can't move.
That's the perfect time
to take the stage.
I am going to sing a song
that my grandpa wrote
for my grandma.
He sang it for her at every
Tucker's Fall Festival.
And I would like to sing it
in his honor.
Bring it home, girl.
Mm-mm...
All day long
I can hear people talkin'
out loud
But when you hold me near
You can drown out the crowd
Old Mr. Webster
could never define
What's being said
Between your heart and mine
The smile on your face
lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes
Sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand
Says you'll catch me
if ever I fall
You say it best
when you say nothing at all
Nothing at all
When you say nothing at all
Mm-mm-mm-mm
That's it, Callie!
The silent auction
will be closing in five minutes,
so go get in your bids.
And the Jason Leeds band
will be up momentarily.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Oh, my goodness.
Grandpa would have been
so happy.
He would have been
over the moon.
Y'all are a bunch of crybabies.
Okay, so I haven't finished
adding everything up yet,
but I think this is
the best silent auction
we've ever had for the VA.
Artemis action figure...
$300.
It's collectible.
That's probably the going rate
on eBay right now.
Oh, check this out...
Tucker's Barbecue sauce,
$75.
And a blow dry
and a haircut from Kelsy's...
Hey.
Count this up later
and dance with me
before the band packs up.
Okay.
Cowboy.
Have fun.
I'm gonna go get some air.
You're a star.
...Get a little reckless
Baby, leave me breathless
Like I would for you
Right now...
You don't have to yell.
I understand it's not
the answer that you want,
but it's the decision I've made.
Luke?
I'm gonna call you back.
What are you doing here?
I heard there was a festival.
Mm-hmm.
I didn't personally
have a ticket
so I just snuck in the back.
Well, you missed the headliners.
Caught the best one.
I saw you sing.
It's a good song.
If I had known that
you and Jillian were coming,
I would have arranged
for a table.
Jillian's not here.
She and I decided
that it was time
to dissolve our relationship,
both personally
and professionally.
Creative differences.
- I'm sorry.
- Don't be.
I'm not.
That's gonna keep happening.
I'm just gonna silence that.
Hollywood doesn't like it
very much
when you turn down
big opportunities.
I don't think Dan
is going to be happy to see me.
But I was hoping you would.
Oh, my gosh.
You know I am.
You know, when I was in LA,
I couldn't for the life of me...
figure out how to do
the Cowboy Cha Cha.
Yes, here we go.
Is your weight
on your right foot?
It is now.
Oh, hey...
you're not doing "Island Girl"?
Nope.
Is that gonna ruin your career?
Well...
you know what someone very wise
once told me?
What's that?
You gotta risk it
to get the biscuit.
- Hey, Mr. Movie Director?
- Yes?
I think this is the part
where the guy kisses the girl.
Sometimes
we leave it up to faith...
Kiss me now.
We might be on our knees
to pray
But I find that either way
I am wishin'
I know you know this love...
So are you gonna teach me
this Cha Cha or what?
Tell me
what you want to do...
Here we go.
Forward. Return.
Cha, cha, cha.
I hear words of wisdom
all around me
Friends and strangers
they all light my way
Crazy's just another path
to get there
And heartache
makes you stronger
So they say
I'm trying to find
my way back home
Before I lose my way there
There's something
I forgot to do
Before I close the door
The path that I came down
It no longer seems
to be there
But I can find
a better way back home
Yes, I'm goin' home
Get my sister!
Hi!
Hey, George Jones.
I missed you, too.
Oh, Baby Girl!
We weren't expecting you
until next week!
- Surprise!
- Yay!
Baby!
Mom!
Oh, baby, you're home!
Here you go.
Have you seen our Instagram?
She's got 563 followers.
And the new logo.
It's on the website, too.
I liked the old logo.
Well...
Why'd we need a new one?
Just let the poor girl eat, alright?
Sorry.
The sauce tastes different.
Did you change Grandpa's recipe?
No, not exactly.
What does you mean,
"not exactly"?
Oh, Callie.
We ran out of Grandpa Tucker's
original recipe,
like, six months ago.
So now it's store-bought.
Shipped from New Orleans.
- Store-bought?
- Mm-hmm.
Seriously?
What happened
to Grandpa's recipe?
Oh, we can't seem
to find it now,
can we, Willa?
You lost it?
I didn't lose it.
Dad never wrote it down.
Well, if you would just
clean out your desk drawers
just once in a blue moon,
My desk is a pristine palace
compared to yours.
Well, at least you two
haven't changed.
Yeah.
What about
Tucker's Fall Music Festival?
Oh, of course!
That is a Tucker's tradition!
Yeah, but so is
Grandpa's sauce, Aunt Willa.
You can't serve store-bought
at the festival,
and you know it.
Well, the way
the ticket sales are goin',
sauce is the last thing
I'm worried about.
I'm going to find that recipe
and make a batch.
- He said he'd write it down.
- Well, he didn't,
and I have looked everywhere.
Trust me.
Ahem.
I reckon we're going
to have to talk about this
later, ladies.
How do I look?
Alright.
Honey, wait.
Oh...
we should have warned her.
But you said we should
mind our own business.
Hang out next.
I picked every song.
I think it's going to be...
Guess who.
- Callie!
- Hey.
When did you get back?
I just got off the bus.
Are you glad to see me?
Of course!
Welcome home, Callie!
It's so good to see you.
And thank you for your service.
Yeah...
You know, I should have
written you about Lynne.
I just...
I'm sorry.
Don't be sorry.
We said no strings, right?
I didn't expect you
to wait two years.
It's okay, honest.
Don't beat yourself up.
You know, I took over
Brad Oshi's practice,
right after Christmas.
For like the first three months,
I was the only pediatrician
in Lockhart,
and...
That ain't an excuse, I'm sorry.
It's okay...
It's okay.
Can we still be friends?
Sure. Of course.
You coming in?
Yeah. In a minute.
Take the truck.
Your room's all ready.
And I'll see you
back there, okay?
Thanks, Mom.
"Tucker's Roadhouse.
Owned and operated
by guitarist
John Wakefield Tucker.
The cradle of country music,
where Martina McBride
was discovered... "
Come on, let's stop.
Don't you want to see
where they discovered Martina?
I don't know
what a Martina is, Dan.
Don't you want to sample
the "best barbecue
east of the river?"
They got live music
every night of the week.
There's no stops.
It's just up here on the right.
Come on.
When are we going to be
in Tennessee again?
It's kind of
a once in a lifetime thing, man.
You don't want to be
on your deathbed,
thinking you missed a chance
to sample historic barbecue.
I'll be on my deathbed
soon enough
if I don't show up on time
with Jillian's birthday present.
Luke, you've been working
non-stop.
You've gotta slow down.
Isn't it your job
to make your clients
work more, not less?
Well, your agent
is also your best friend,
who doesn't want
to see you burn out.
It's not healthy, my friend.
Look! Tucker's!
Right here! Come on.
Alright, we'll do your Tucker's.
Are you okay?
- I'm fine...
- Are you sure?
Oh, dear God.
Great.
I think we're okay,
thank goodness.
Callie, what happened?
Are you all right, honey?
I'm fine,
this guy just came flying in...
I'm not sure
that I was flying, but okay.
Well, it is a parking lot.
Well, as long as
nobody's hurt, right?
We're at fault.
We're at fault. We're sorry.
We were flying.
Again with the flying?
What am I, a bird?
Is there any damage?
No, I think
he just hit the wheel.
Listen,
if you find even a scratch,
in even a month,
don't hesitate to call me, okay?
My name is Dan Cartwright,
I'm his agent.
- His agent?
- Yeah.
Luke is an award-winning
television director.
Again, if there's any repairs
needed at all,
we promise
that we'll pay for it...
And thank you for your service!
Do you represent musicians,
Mr. Cartwright?
Oh, my gosh.
Come inside.
Best barbeque east of the river.
- Willa!
- What?
You might find
your next Grammy winner
right here at Tucker's!
Unfortunately, we're kind of
on a tight schedule.
Daniel.
Yeah?
Yeah, the car's not starting.
Oh...
Looks like you'll have
some time after all.
You gonna eat that?
There's a place I go
A place only I know...
Sorry, boys.
Looks like that pyro switch
knocked out your power supply.
Can you fix it?
It's kind of a...
a birthday present
for my girlfriend.
I could...
If I had the part.
You know classic cars like this,
parts are hard to find.
Yeah.
Maybe they got it in Franklin.
I'll give 'em a call tomorrow.
Tomorrow?
Yeah, tomorrow.
Look what time it is.
- I'll get back to you.
- Thank you.
Down by the river
It's where I...
Well, my sister was against it,
but I said,
the room's just sittin' open,
and people are always looking
for vacation rentals,
and when I say
Sam Hunt slept here,
I mean, that is no lie.
Of course, he wasn't
famous then yet,
bur who cares?
- Sam Hunt.
- Yeah, I heard.
So...
here we are.
If you get cold,
there's an extra blanket
in the cupboard,
and hangers, soap...
What else?
Thank you very much.
Appreciate it.
Oh, my pleasure.
Oh, shower's brand-new.
Really excellent pressure.
And my sister
might be singing tonight
if you boys want to come down.
I think we're kind of tired
from the drive.
Of course.
Well, sleep tight,
don't let the bedbugs bite!
Joking!
Okay.
Well, I didn't see
this one coming.
Of all the places
to get stranded.
Come on, buddy. Relax.
No, I don't think I will relax.
I think I'm going to listen
to country music all night
from this bed.
I thought
you'd be asleep by now.
Thanks for not turnin' my room
into your sewing room
while I was on tour.
Well, for one thing,
I don't sew.
You know what I mean.
At least something's
the way I remember it.
Is this about Joe
or the new logo?
It's everything, Mom.
I know it's silly,
expecting to come home
after being gone for so long
and to find things
the way I left 'em.
Maybe not silly.
A bit unrealistic.
What are you writing?
I'm trying to remember
Grandpa Tucker's recipe.
I always helped him make it.
We'd make a batch every summer, remember?
He'd throw in pinches of this,
dashes of that...
He said he'd write it down.
Oh, honey, I thought he had,
but I have looked everywhere.
I bet I can remember it
if I try hard enough.
Our reputation's at stake.
"Best barbecue
this side of the river."
I don't care
two pins about that.
You know what I care about?
Having you home, safe and sound.
I missed you, Callie.
I missed you, too, Mama.
Stop worrying about some recipe.
And get some sleep.
I'm on a mission, Mom.
No ingredient left behind.
Well, some things don't change.
You're not gonna
find it in there,
I already looked.
Doesn't hurt to look again.
Oh, before I forget,
can you...
Can you pick up
these donations in town?
Sure.
Thank you.
Aunt Willa...
what's this?
Is Tucker's applying for a loan?
The sound system
needs an overhaul,
there's no two ways about it.
As a matter of fact,
I'll go to the bank today
to get a low-interest
payment plan.
Excuse me.
Do you guys happen to have
anything for a headache?
Also, this is a gift...
From your dog.
I appreciate the gesture, pal,
but I think it belongs
to you guys.
Good morning, Mr. Ellis.
How are you feeling?
Rested?
How was the mattress?
The mattress
was very comfortable,
- thank you, Willa.
- Good.
How about a fresh cup of coffee?
Good cure for a headache.
That would help.
Thank you.
I'll see you two later.
Wish me luck.
Good luck.
Alrighty.
You might want to plug
your ears.
This is gonna be loud.
What's that?
Almost done!
Unrelated question...
You guys ever think about
sound proofing
that room upstairs?
Not a country music fan,
I take it.
It's not really
on my playlist, no.
You should give it a shot.
Country music is special
because it allows people
to share their truth
and to share their stories.
Do all the stories
have to be sad?
I think I heard "cheating heart"
at least a hundred times
last night.
Open mic night.
The beginners
go for Hank Williams.
He's Willa's favorite.
She says he's the Shakespeare
of country music.
Does your aunt own this place?
She and my mom do.
That's my Grandpa Tucker.
He passed while I was deployed.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Hey, look,
I want to apologize
for yesterday.
I feel like that was my fault.
Okay, I should have been
more careful.
I'll take some of the blame.
Driving while being a cry baby.
Cry baby?
Should I ask why?
Not unless you want to hear
another Hank Williams song.
Cheating heart?
Not quite.
Joe and I didn't make
any promises.
I was deployed for two years.
Can't expect a man
to wait that long.
That depends on the man.
High-school sweethearts.
Too young to know our own minds.
Sounds like you're taking it
pretty well.
My grandpa always said,
"trouble is transportation."
A bad thing
can take you to a good place.
Speaking of which,
do you think your truck
can maybe take me into town?
Are you callin' my truck
a bad thing?
No, ma'am, I'm calling your town
a good place.
Nice save.
- Thanks.
- Sure, I'll give you ride.
Appreciate it.
You comin'?
Right now?
Mm-hmm.
You want a ride, it's now.
Well, it's impossible to win
An argument with you...
Do you mind terribly if we...
just turn this down?
My head is killing me.
Is that all right?
- Sure.
- Thank you.
You know, it's not the music
giving you a headache,
it's your posture.
What wrong with my posture?
You stick your chin out
like a prize fighter
and it constricts
your blood flow.
Excuse me?
You're tensing
your labii inferioris.
I bet you grind your teeth
at night.
You probably need a mouthguard.
How would you know
if I grind at night?
Because I'm a DPT.
What's a DPT?
Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Okay.
You don't work at Tucker's?
I start my new job
at the VA next month, actually,
and I am in charge
of the whole ward.
Congratulations.
Am I going to get a bill
for this diagnosis?
Complimentary coffee,
complimentary medical advice.
Well, I appreciate that.
Can you hold on one sec?
Excuse me.
Sure.
Hey, Jillian.
Hold on.
Do you mind terribly if we just
pull over really quickly?
You...
you want me to pull over?
If you don't mind. Please.
Yeah, hold on, hold on.
Is it possible
to have some privacy?
Privacy?
Yeah...
uh...
the person I'm talking to is...
I don't know, uh...
a celebrity.
She's shooting a movie
over in Hendersonville.
I don't really know how it works
with conversations and tabloids.
Yeah, I'll...
I'll give you some privacy.
Oh, thanks.
I appreciate that.
Yeah, that makes sense.
Thanks.
Can you hear me?
Are you there?
Hello?
Jill.
I thought you'd be here by now!
I know. I'm sorry.
There was a delay
with your birthday present.
Oh!
What is it?
It's a surprise.
I hate surprises.
Just tell me.
Everyone's dying
for content of us together.
Well, how about this...
I'll give you a hint.
It's your favorite color.
Green isn't a hint!
That's everything
from cucumbers to emeralds!
Your favorite color is blue.
Color's not like
a sports team, Luke,
you don't need to be loyal
to one your whole life!
Ahem.
Did you read the script?
What's that?
Check your email.
I sent you a script.
And guess what?
It's a feature, Luke!
It's a feature?
Wow, okay.
That's great!
Me to star and you to direct!
It's called "Island Girl."
All the agents and execs
are pushing for us to do it.
I've got things to do, come on.
I'm outta here.
Hey, that's great.
Hey!
It's about a mile from here.
You can walk.
What?
See ya!
What are you doin'?
Hey! Hey!
Where ya goin'?
I'm gonna call you back.
Sorry, boys.
Still haven't got
that pyro switch in yet.
I'm thinkin' fingers crossed
for Saturday.
Saturday?
Look, I'm doin' the best I can,
but these classic cars...
Hard to find parts for.
I'm thinkin' Wednesday
the latest.
What happened to Saturday?
What about a tow?
Classic car, Daniel.
Tow a classic car...
Wait, what about a flatbed?
Vic Foster in Clarksville,
he's got a flatbed.
Great idea, Dan.
But he's on the road.
Terrible idea, Dan.
Okay, so we're here
for a couple of days.
Just think of it as a vacation.
Right, Sully?
What's there to do
around Lockhart?
Hey, we got
Tucker's Fall Festival
coming up in two weeks.
Did I just hear two weeks?
But that's if we're waitin'
for the flatbed.
But I'm thinkin'
that switch is gonna come in
Wednesday/Thursday
at the latest.
I'll be in touch
about the pyro switch.
Still happy
we stopped for Tucker's?
Should have got her
a diamond tennis bracelet.
Oh, should I have?
I said that, didn't I?
Get her
a diamond tennis bracelet.
I don't know, Dan, did you?
You've gotta learn
to trust me, man.
This the time?
Okay, look,
there's a donut shop, I think,
let's go get a donut.
I don't want a donut, Dan.
My car. I understand.
I'm going for a walk.
Donut shop near me.
Better.
Thought you'd be gone by now.
The car's not ready.
That's too bad.
Yes, it is.
What's all that?
Silent auction for the festival.
It's a fundraiser for the VA.
May I help you carry it?
No, I got it, thanks.
Okay.
Well, at least your dog's
a fan of me.
Yeah, well, he chases squirrels.
- Well...
- I'm just saying.
He goes for anything that walks.
So you're saying you don't want
to join my fan club.
Are you recruiting?
Seems like a bad sign.
Look, I haven't been
myself lately.
I'm sorry if I was rude.
If?
Hold on, now, what about you?
You left your guest stranded
at the side of the road.
That's bad manners.
Sometimes, bad feels so good.
What do you say we call it even?
I'll think about it.
All right.
For the record,
I don't hate all country music.
I like Waylon Jennings.
Liar.
No, I'm telling the truth.
Name one song.
Okay, I can't name the song,
but he recorded it
with Willy Nelson,
and the first line
is something about
a forgotten dream.
"Good Hearted Woman."
I'm impressed.
Yeah, I don't know why
that line's always
stuck in my head.
- I do.
- Why?
Because it's true to life.
Thank you, Mrs. Parker.
Excuse me.
Do you got
any Artemis action figures?
Just that one over there.
They go fast.
Sold out of the lunch boxes
the day they came in.
Alright.
Lunch boxes?
T-shirts. hats, mugs.
Don't hate me
because I'm collectible.
Artemis is collectible, not you.
Yeah, that's a fair point.
Although I think my name
is somewhere on this box.
There it is.
Oh, yeah.
Maybe if I had
a magnifying glass.
All right.
I like this guy.
It's my favorite.
It's because
he reminds me of Gort.
Who's Gort?
The robot?
Klaatu barada nikto?
You've never seen the movie
"The Day the Earth Stood Still"?
I'm talking about
the original, 1951.
Before I was born.
Okay, maybe, but this is
a science-fiction classic,
alright?
Well, I was more into
science fact.
Like the knee bone's
connected to the thigh bone.
That kind of science.
Here.
For your auction.
On me.
So this Gort movie
is a must-see
science-fiction film?
Yes. It is right up there
with "Blade Runner."
You've never?
"Alien"?
"Terminator"?
You haven't seen
any of these movies.
Alright.
I'm gonna make you
a must-see list.
Only if I can make you
a "must hear"
country music play list.
A cultural exchange program.
I like that.
So you get klaatu barada nikto...
And I get?
"Blue Eyes
Crying In the Rain."
Do any of them
have a happy ending?
Come on, we can walk from here.
Sure.
Where are we going?
The ridge.
You want to understand
country music,
you've got to see
a little country.
Alright.
Well...
take a look.
This is where the music starts.
Wow.
This is something.
My Grandpa Tucker
used to bring me out here
when I was a kid.
He let me march with him
in the veteran's parade
when I was little.
That's when I knew
I wanted to be in the army.
Sounds like he had
a big impact on you.
You're lucky to have had
someone like that in your life.
He always said to me,
"Now, remember, Callie,
country music
is three chords and the truth."
I feel like I haven't taken
a deep breath in a long time.
It's just been
back-to-back projects.
It's nice to take a moment
to clear my head.
You never take time off?
No, not with television, no.
I'm thankful for the success,
but...
it can start to suck you in.
You lose track of who you are.
My Grandpa Tucker always said
success can be your servant
or your master.
Tucker's got all the good lines,
my goodness.
He does.
What's that?
It's a notepad.
I'm a filmmaker.
You can't keep saying
beautiful Southern
things like that
and expect me
not to write it down.
Well, it's a good thing
my grandpa isn't here.
You'd need a bigger notebook.
Yeah, he's not wrong
about the success, you know?
But when you come
from where I did,
you have a tendency
to want to hold on
to the success very tight.
Even when it feels wrong.
Sometimes, you got to risk it
to get the biscuit.
You going to write
that one down?
I don't know. Maybe.
Thank you.
For the lift.
Thanks for all your help.
And...
for donating your action figure
to the silent auction.
It's a big deal around here.
Just know
that if nobody bids on it,
I'm gonna be crushed.
Yeah, well,
I think there are plenty
of sci-fi nerds in Lockhart,
rest assured.
Good.
I'll see you later?
See you later.
Bye, guys.
Wait a second.
I don't need to add
Star Wars to the list, do I?
May the force be with you.
Good.
There's hope for you yet.
Glad to hear it.
Any word on that pyro switch?
Not since you asked me
an hour ago.
That's fair.
Here, will you taste this?
What am I tasting?
I'm trying to recreate
my grandpa's recipe.
Okay. Yeah, it's good.
Yeah, but you never
had Grandpa's.
Look, I know you want
to honor your Granddad,
but the fact
that you're actually doing it...
Trying...
He'd appreciate that.
He would.
Or maybe he'd want you
to walk your own path, no?
Make your own sauce.
- You know what?
- What?
You may be a lot smarter
than you look, son.
- I'll see you later.
- See you, Sully.
I don't know,
if I just got a pat on the back
or a punch to the nose.
Take the pat on the back.
He doesn't give those out
very often!
Hello there, everyone!
Welcome to Callie's homecoming.
We're so proud of you, baby.
And to help celebrate,
I'd like to offer pie and cider.
They are on the house tonight!
How about a song, Callie?
Come on, Callie, sing us a song.
Oh, and it looks like
we have a request,
so I think you will be singing
for your supper
after all, Callie.
Come on up!
You sing?
In the shower, sometimes.
And when I was little,
I would occasionally
jump on stage
with my grandpa and my mom.
Not anymore.
They're not taking no
for an answer.
- I love you.
- There you go.
I am...
beyond excited to be home.
I missed all of you
in this town so much.
This is "Run."
Phew.
Run
Daddy said
the truck's all yours
If you make it
Run
So you spend your 16th summer
under that small-town sun
Just to make it
Run
Like mascara on your face
'Cause you thought
he was the one
But he called you
out of the blue
And he said we're done
He said I gotta run
Like the blood in our veins
Yeah, we're all the same,
We run
Livin' life
like it's a highway
And we're all stuck in drive
Like a preacher on a Sunday
Always going overtime
Like the muddy water rushing
In the river outside of town
Yeah, the clock
just keeps on running
And we can't slow down
No matter where we're going
No matter where we're from
Oh-oh-oh-oh
We're all born to run
That's what I'm talkin' about!
Whoo!
Thank you.
Shouldn't you be inside,
signing autographs?
Yeah, I just...
needed a minute.
Are you okay?
That song just makes me sad.
My grandpa wrote it...
about this town
and how fast life goes by.
And now I'm back,
and he's gone.
You have a really spectacular
voice, Callie.
You never thought about
singing professionally?
I don't understand.
I mean, for the blink
of an eye, probably,
but in high school,
I started volunteering
at the VA,
and I found my place.
Nice.
Sometimes, something you love
isn't something you do.
Go inside
and try the Cowboy Cha Cha.
What is that?
Like a drink?
You've never done line dancing?
The Macarena.
Does that count?
No!
So what is a Cowboy Cha Cha?
Is that like a regular Cha Cha
but with boots?
I could show you
if you want a lesson.
Don't threaten me
with a good time.
Let's go.
Really?
You actually want me to...
I'm ready and eager.
What do we do?
Okay...
- I'll be in front of you.
- Okay.
- Give me your right hand.
- Over here?
Uh-huh.
And your left.
...We go
Maybe take it fast
Maybe take it real slow
Life turns
and shakes the wind
It's a real love feel...
You have to say it
every single time.
Cha Cha.
Cha Cha...
Now...
Cha Cha.
- Got the windows rolled...
- Cha Cha Cha!
Oh, come on, not now.
Sorry. I'm sorry.
No, no.
I probably have to get this.
Yeah.
I'll see you later.
Sign some autographs
for me, okay?
Sure.
Hey, Jill.
Luke!
Why aren't you here yet?
Yeah, I'm still in Lockhart.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
Did you read "Island Girl"?
"Island Girl"?
Yeah, no, I read the script.
I read...
I read it twice, actually.
There are some ideas there
that we need to discuss,
for sure, but...
Well, about that...
I've already signed on.
You'll be getting an offer.
Three months together in Hawaii.
It's hard to say no
when you put it like that,
but...
Look, the first half
is okay, I suppose, but...
I went to bat for you, Luke.
I mean, this is your chance
to break into feature films!
It's what you want, isn't it?
Jill, you know
that's what I want.
Then sign the dotted line!
I'm excited!
Kisses till I see you.
Back at you.
No matter how hard I try
I can't get you
out of my mind...
Dan!
Daniel!
You smell smoke?
What?
Smoke.
You're dreaming.
Go back to sleep.
Back to sleep...
What are you doing?
Guests aren't allowed
in the kitchen.
They are when they wake up
inhaling smoke
at 2:00 in the morning.
Is it 2:00 in the morning?
It is, yeah.
Well, here.
Help me out.
Taste this.
You first.
I did combat training,
if I wanted to kill you,
I wouldn't need
barbeque sauce as poison.
Okay.
Can you please just try?
I can't taste anymore,
I can't smell anymore,
I've tried
a million different things...
Can you please
just try the sauce?
All right, let me try the sauce.
Here we go. Alrighty.
That one's okay.
But not great?
You want me to lie to you?
No.
He said he'd write it down.
I don't understand.
I've tried doubling the honey,
I've tried
with and without garlic...
Just something's missing.
Maybe you...
you make your own.
Risk it to get the biscuit.
- Risk it to get the biscuit?
- That's right.
And, no.
It's a Lockhart tradition...
My grandpa's barbeque,
and I have to get it right
before the Fall Festival.
You've been gone
for a long time, right?
Not everything's
gonna be the same.
Some things change.
That's life.
Some things never change.
Name one.
Well...
how I feel about this town,
and the people here,
and my family,
and the fact
that we're always there
for each other.
That will never change.
Sounds silly to you, doesn't it?
No, actually,
it sounds very nice.
Just not sure
I've ever had that.
I'm sorry.
I survived.
It's okay.
It's all right, it's all right.
Are you okay?
Uh-huh.
Come here. Do you have
a first-aid kit somewhere?
- Under the sink.
- Great.
Give me your hand.
I'm fine, I'm fine,
I'm fine, I'm fine.
This is going to be nice,
but it's going to hurt
a little bit at first.
- Okay, okay, okay.
- You ready?
- Hoo.
- You all right?
Hold it there.
Who catches
barbeque sauce on fire?
You do.
I swore I get it right
before the festival.
And I swore that I would have
an Academy Award
by the time I was 30.
Things...
don't always go as planned,
but that's all right.
That's life.
That's what makes it interesting.
If you thought that I would be
in a roadhouse diner
at 2:00 in the morning
wrapping a tiny, little hand
in gauze, you would be wrong.
I didn't know that.
And it's interesting?
Yeah, it is.
I'm gonna tuck this in
right here.
How's that?
- Well, I'd better...
- Yeah, sure.
Clean up.
For what it's worth,
some change is good change.
Just saying.
Oh, and if you do plan on
burning down the kitchen,
just let me know
so I can drag Dan out.
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
That right tire is balding.
You got time,
I can do it right now.
Yeah, sure.
Hey, how's Lynn?
Uh...
Honestly, we're taking
a bit of a break.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah, a little bit
more than a break.
Mm-hmm.
You know, when you were
eight years old,
you used to come in here
and put two coins
in that soda machine there,
and then you'd stand there
for about half an hour
deciding which one...
Orange or cola, cola or orange...
And then once you picked cola,
you wished you'd picked orange.
Women aren't a can of soda, Joe.
Come on, you can wait inside.
Hey, man, do you know
if Sully is here, by any chance?
Yeah, he's just putting on
a set of tires,
he shouldn't be too long.
Okay, good.
I don't think we've met.
Dr. Joe Wilkins.
Luke Ellis.
Nice to meet you.
I know exactly who you are.
I was there the day
you hit Callie's truck.
Hit? Yeah.
Flying.
There were a lot of adjectives
thrown around
about what I did that day.
I would use "tap".
I mean...
must be a drag being stuck
out here in Lockhart.
Are you Callie's Joe?
Yeah, you could say that.
You know, in a way,
it's kind of your fault
that I'm here.
If she wasn't so upset over you,
then she probably would have
seen me coming, you know?
Who told you that?
Callie did.
You don't say.
She's been really kind,
showing me around.
We've been spending
some time together.
It's been nice.
- You and Callie?
- Yeah.
Yeah, she's been teaching me
about country music.
Barbeque sauce.
The Cowboy Cha Cha.
The Fall Festival.
Oh, look, there she is now.
If I'm being honest,
it doesn't exactly
seem like your sort of thing.
Yeah, you're not wrong.
There's something
about her, though.
That voice, my gosh.
There's got to be
a catch, though, right?
I'm sure you've got
your reasons.
Silly as those might seem now.
I mean, to someone like me,
I just see someone
who's beautiful.
Charming.
Lights up every room
she walks into.
Maybe that's just me.
We did have some fun making
barbecue sauce last night.
- Excuse me. Nice meeting you.
- Nice meeting you.
There we go.
Hey.
- Hey.
- How are you?
- Hey, George.
- I'm good.
Listen, I've been wanting
to talk to you.
About what?
About us.
- Us?
- Yeah, you and me.
The thing is, uh...
Lynn and I are on a break.
Maybe a little bit more
than a break.
Oh. I'm so sorry.
Come on, George Jones.
It's okay.
Don't be.
It was mutual.
But I've been thinking
a lot about us, Cal.
You already said that.
Have you?
Have I...?
Thought about us.
I mean, of course, I have.
Do you want to maybe...
Maybe we could grab dinner?
And catch up?
Let me think about it.
Okay.
How's it going, Luke?
You tell me, my friend.
You find that switch?
Not yet.
Got one more store
I got to check.
Give me a minute.
- Got nowhere else to be.
- Alright.
Need a hand?
Yeah, actually.
That would be great.
Hi, George.
How you doin', buddy?
Thanks.
So, hey, that was Joe.
Wasn't it?
You two are still in love,
I can tell.
Right, sweetheart?
What makes you say that?
Your body language.
Mine or his?
Both.
It's a classic Hollywood moment,
you know?
Childhood sweethearts
have a falling out,
get engaged to the wrong people,
and realize they're meant
for each other.
It's beautiful.
- You're way off.
- Am I, though?
Hold on now, here's a guess.
You've got a shoebox
under your bed
with every ticket stub
and note he ever left you,
am I right?
I do not.
You're a terrible liar.
He just asked you out,
didn't he?
What did you say?
Did you say yes?
I said I would think about it.
Okay.
Maybe say yes.
Maybe go somewhere romantic.
Everybody likes a happy ending.
This is my life,
not some movie you're directing.
By the way,
I think you should stick
to science-fiction.
Romantic comedy's
not really your thing.
Oh, hold on, now.
I may actually be directing
a romantic comedy...
My first film.
Wow. Congratulations.
Yeah.
What's it about?
- Wait, let me guess.
- Okay.
- Boy meets girl...
- Yeah.
Boy loses girl...
You're right so far.
Boy gets girl back.
Yeah, that's exactly
what it's about.
When you put it like that,
it doesn't sound like much,
does it?
I guess it depends
on the boy and the girl.
Yeah, it really does
depend on the boy and girl.
That's the problem.
It's a good opportunity,
it's just not a good script.
What's wrong with it?
I don't know.
Maybe I'm just being
too critical.
Would you read it?
Me?
Yeah. Fresh eyes.
Why not?
I don't know the first thing
about the movie business.
You know a good story
when you see one.
You just met me,
how would you know that?
"Three chords and the truth."
I know you know that.
Okay.
I'll read your script.
Okay.
Oh, what's it called?
"Island Girl."
- "Island Girl"?
- Yeah.
"Island Girl"
is a clunker, George Jones.
He told me to be honest.
You think I should tell him?
George Jones!
Can you grab him?
I got him.
- George!
- George Jones!
George!
George Jones, drop it!
I got him.
Come here, come here!
Drop it!
Are you enjoying that?
Give me your hand.
Thank you.
Uh...
Want to get a hose?
'Kay.
No, sir.
This is not a toy, you hear me?
Hey, uh...
so I read "Island Girl"
last night.
And?
I didn't hate it.
Good. That's a good start.
Maybe you could make it better.
Better?
How do I make it better?
I put some notes on the script
that you gave me
and I left it behind the bar.
I hope that's okay.
You made notes?
Yeah.
What are you doing right now?
Do you want to go over it?
Sorry, I took your advice.
I have a date with Joe tonight.
Open mic night
at the Rusty Latch.
The Rusty Latch?
What, not romantic enough
for your Hollywood ending?
I mean, it could use a rewrite.
Hey, here's an idea.
How about you start living
your own life
and stop directing mine?
Ouch.
...When I cross your mind
What do you think of
when you think of me?
When you look back on us
What do you see?
Is it the good times?
Is it the bad times?
Is it somewhere in between?
What do you think of
when you think of me?
What do you think of...
What do you think of
when you think of me?
Remember our first date?
When we cut class
to see the concert?
And then we missed the bus
on the way home?
Got grounded for a month.
Worth it.
So worth it.
You know, I'm glad we came here.
Luke Ellis said
it wasn't romantic enough.
You care what he thinks?
He says that we are
the classic Hollywood ending.
High-school sweethearts reunited.
Yeah. He's poking fun
at us, Cal.
No.
He doesn't mean anything by it.
I know the type.
He has no respect for you
and no respect
for anyone here in Lockhart.
Well...
he let me read his new script.
Does that sound like
he has no respect?
Is that why you came out
with me here tonight?
Because of
a "classic Hollywood ending?"
It's because I have
a shoebox under my bed
and I don't know
if it's ballast or baggage.
Well, I think the old Callie
would have told him
to go mind his own business.
The old Joe
would have thought it was funny.
All right, Jill.
Is now a good time
to talk about "Island Girl"?
The script needs work.
Hey, hey.
Blame me.
Daniel agrees.
He's a television guy.
Can you just hear me out
on these notes, please?
The studio loves the script.
Marketing is predicting
huge numbers.
It's got nothing to do
with marketing.
It has everything to do
with characters...
One of which you're playing.
They don't ring true, Jill.
Why are pushing against
this big opportunity?
Is something wrong?
No, no, nothing's wrong.
The script is wrong.
That's wrong.
Okay, well,
you sound grumpy and tired.
Get some sleep.
I... I got to run.
Bye!
Okay.
How far is it to Lockhart?
Where's my shooting schedule?
Well, what we learned
here today, Dan,
is that I am tired
and I am grumpy
because I want to make
a good movie.
Nothing gets past our Jillian.
She can detect
the insidious influence
of honest folk
and good barbecue.
Look, you know how badly
I want to make feature films.
But this is the first one.
You only get one.
If I'm gonna put my name
on something,
I've gotta be proud of it,
you know?
Of course.
I don't disagree.
Callie's notes...
They made me realize
what I was already feeling
about this script...
It's got real problems.
Callie's notes?
Yeah.
I asked her to read it.
Take a look.
She nailed it.
It's all flash, no substance.
She doesn't feel
like the characters are real.
I don't disagree with her.
And if you don't care
about the main characters,
then you don't care about
the outcome of the movie.
That's just how it works.
Well, you better
not let Jillian know
you're taking notes from Callie.
Just fresh eyes.
Jillian might not
see it that way.
What are you talking about?
Fresh, beautiful,
blue country eyes.
Callie is on a date...
with her old boyfriend...
Of which I may have encouraged,
so you can just calm down.
Okay, well,
just do yourself a favor then,
and tell her
that I wrote these notes.
Make me be the bad cop.
I'm gonna tell her
that I wrote these notes...
Because these are my notes.
Callie just...
has a way of saying things.
I just happen to agree
with everything she's saying.
'Night, Daniel.
Uh-huh.
- 'Night.
- Goodnight.
- Mm.
- Ta-dah!
Can you sit?
- For a minute.
- All right.
You know, Luke said this was
going to be a fun vacation,
and it is exceeding
my expectations.
Well, I'm...
glad that you're happy
with the accommodations.
And the food.
Thank you.
And I've got no complaints
about the company.
Well, I'm happy to hear that.
Mom?
What is it?
Is something wrong?
Look.
Grandpa's recipe
for his barbecue sauce.
Where did you find this?
In the shoebox under my bed.
He left it...
right where
he knew I would find it.
He didn't forget you, Callie.
He didn't forget me.
Hey, sister?
Hmm?
Advance tickets
for the Fall Festival
are not looking good.
It's gonna be a miracle
if we even break even.
Maybe we should cancel
this year.
Eva, no!
We don't need more debt.
We still owe the bank.
Did you think I wouldn't see
the statements?
The whole sound system
needs an overhaul,
and you know it.
What we need is customers.
Seems like people
outside of Lockhart
just plain forgot about us.
Remember when people
used to drive up
all the way from Atlanta?
I wish we had
a little bit of money
for, like, a billboard,
or some ads on the radio,
or somethin'.
All right, let's not panic.
There's still time.
And don't tell Callie
about any of this.
She's making
Dad's barbecue sauce,
happy as a clam.
I don't know,
maybe I'm overthinking
this thing, you know?
Maybe "Island Girl" is fine.
Maybe it's fun.
People like fun.
You're pretty fun.
You know you grind
your teeth at night, right?
Yeah, I do.
Callie told me
I need a mouthguard.
Are you going
to take her advice?
About the script?
The mouthguard.
Both. Neither. I don't know.
What are you doing?
Where are you going?
Willa offered to show me
some hiking trails.
Hiking?
Uh-huh.
Your version of a hike
is parking a block away.
Okay, the air
is fresher up here.
I don't mind
taking a deep breath.
I like this new Dan.
Healthy Dan.
Here we go.
Oh, yeah.
Get 'em, Healthy Dan.
My friend, would you mind
if I get a coffee to go?
Thank you so much.
You will never believe
what happened last night.
When's the wedding?
No, I found
my Grandpa Tucker's recipe.
No!
Guess where.
Buried in the front yard?
No, wait.
In the backyard?
In the shoebox under my bed.
I know.
You were right.
No way.
If you had never
teased me about that shoebox,
I never would have looked there.
You're a hero, you know?
You saved the Fall Festival.
Do you understand?
Okay, well, I think I'm getting
too much credit here,
but does that mean
I get to taste it?
Oh, my goodness. Drumroll.
There it is.
Moment of truth!
Oh, hold on.
We can't just eat this.
There's got to be, like,
a ceremony or something.
Did you need to adjust
the lighting as well?
Come on, this is a big deal.
You're right.
Let's say a quick thank you.
I like that.
Go ahead.
You want me to do it?
- I want you to do it.
- Okay, I'm gonna do it.
Mr. Master of Ceremonies.
Okay, here we go.
Thank you, Grandpa Tucker,
for instilling
in your granddaughter
all of your wisdom,
and for writing down your recipe
and leaving it somewhere
that you knew she would find it.
And thank you
for all the things
you didn't write down
that I will never forget.
I like that.
Pow.
Dig in!
Here we go.
Well?
Well, this... this is like...
If this was a movie,
this would be "The Godfather".
I'm guessing that's praise.
You've never seen
"The Godfather"?
Come on. Really?
It's the highest praise
you can get.
Can I have more?
Thank you.
I think we should be partners
in a franchise.
- You do?
- Yeah.
If we opened up
a place like this in Malibu,
we'd clean up, trust me.
You want to run a bakery?
No, no, no, no.
Not run. Own.
Mm!
- A side hustle.
- Okay.
And I'd need
a good business partner.
Somebody local.
And that would be me?
- That would be you.
- Okay.
I could fly you out to LA
every few weeks,
we could have a board meeting.
- A board meeting?
- Yeah.
Or I could come out here and...
Uh-oh.
Uh-oh?
So, is Tucker's barbecue sauce
the only thing
we're celebrating today?
I don't know what you mean.
Oh, don't play coy with me,
you know what I mean.
Open mic night
at the Rusty Latch.
Come on, how did it go with Joe?
Wasn't a disaster,
but...
it wasn't much of anything.
I'm sorry.
Don't be. I'm not.
You were right, you know?
People change.
Things change.
That's life.
You're not disappointed?
I'm learning the difference
between ballast and baggage.
One keeps you grounded
and one holds you back.
Luke?
Where are you?
Excuse me.
Hold on.
Surprise!
Jillian?
What are you doing here?
I wanted to surprise you.
Okay.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Mm. This is heaven.
No! No, don't show me pie.
I still have to shoot tomorrow.
I won't fit into my costume!
Are you sure?
It's really good.
Ugh.
Maybe just a taste.
Mm!
All right,
it's on the way.
My birthday present?
Yes, your birthday present.
But stay where you are.
No peeking.
Alright, I gonna go
wait for it out front.
Tell me what it is.
I promise I'll act surprised.
Sorry.
I can't tell you.
It would ruin the surprise.
Luke's a flirt, isn't he?
Did he happen to mention
that we're practically engaged?
Yeah, everyone knows
you two are an item.
The food here is really great.
Thanks.
It's my grandpa's secret sauce.
No way!
I don't suppose
you'd sell me the recipe?
I can't do that,
but I can send you
a bottle home.
For nothing.
That's so sweet!
Alright, it's here!
Close your eyes.
If you peek,
you don't get to keep it.
I won't peek.
See, they're closed.
Maybe don't close your eyes
quite so soon.
How about I help you?
Take my hand.
Luke, can you take a video?
I need content
for my social media.
I want to see my face
when I open my eyes.
- Shoot from above.
- Yeah, yeah, I got it.
Can I open my eyes yet?
Yes, you can.
Oh, my gosh!
I love it!
Can I drive?
It's your car.
Let's try it out!
Come on, get in!
I'll be right back.
I'm just going to take it
for a little spin.
Okay, I'll see you guys
in a bit.
Oh, you want to come?
Uh, no thanks.
Y'all go ahead.
- You ready?
- Yeah.
Okay.
Whoo-hoo!
See you later!
- See ya.
- Bye.
How's it feel?
Amazing!
Good.
So, why didn't you have it
shipped out to LA?
- The car?
- Yeah.
I thought we'd take a road trip.
- A road trip?
- Yeah.
I mean, this is
a great toy for Malibu,
but a road trip?
Honey, I can feel every bump!
I thought you said
you were in love with it.
I was.
I am!
Listen, we wrap
the day after tomorrow.
Why don't you come
meet me in Nashville
and we'll fly home
in the studio jet?
Now, will you just sign the deal
so we can go to Hawaii
and shoot this blockbuster?
Jill, we're going
to have to talk
about the script at some point.
Yeah. I'm sure we'll have
a million production changes
once we're on location.
Plenty of time
to talk about all of that.
You're a wonderful man
and a brilliant director.
That's very kind.
We're going places.
Why don't you come with me now?
I'm not leaving your car here.
Let Dan deal with it.
And then you can come
watch me film
my big scene with Marco Ray.
Trying to make me jealous?
Well, he does have
a little crush on me.
Come on, get in.
I'll see you in Nashville.
Break a leg.
Oh, I forgot my sauce!
Allie said
she'd give me a bottle.
Will you remember?
It's Callie.
And yes.
Yes, I will remember.
I'll see you Friday.
Safe drive.
Hey, Callie.
Hey.
I'm leaving
first thing in the morning,
I just wanted to say goodbye.
Thank you,
for everything.
Including reading that script.
You're right
about a lot of things.
A lot of things.
You're just being polite.
No, I'm not.
I mean that.
Well, I'm the one
who should be saying thank you.
Go ahead.
I don't know how you guessed
about that shoebox under my bed,
but I'm sure glad you did.
I think Tucker's
been whispering in my ear.
Maybe.
But I also know
that you never make
a promise that you don't keep.
Oh, yeah?
How would you know that?
'Cause you promised me
a list of country songs
and I know
you're gonna keep that promise.
Will you email it to me?
- Really?
- Yes.
So, I gotta know,
what ever happened...
to the shoebox under the bed?
I emptied it.
Why's that?
Looking forward, not back.
I am...
gonna keep Tucker's traditions
going, though.
I'm sorry you'll miss
the Fall Festival.
It's a big deal, huh?
It's my favorite day of the year
since I was a kid,
except maybe Christmas.
All right.
Oh.
You're gonna remember
to give me that list?
Are you gonna remember
to get a mouthguard?
I will.
Take care.
- Hey, Luke?
- Yeah?
Take care.
I will.
Can I open my eyes yet?
Oh, my gosh!
I love it!
So, straight
to Nashville tomorrow?
No detours?
No detours, pal.
I told Jillian
I'd be there waiting.
Hey.
Did you order
those pumpkins from Frank?
I can go pick them up.
Willa's already on it.
Callie?
You never said anything
about your dinner with Joe.
Joe's not the same.
And, actually,
I'm not the same either.
We are not right
for each other anymore.
And what about
that director fella?
Luke has gone back to his life
and I am probably
never seeing him again,
so...
put him out of your mind,
because that's what I've done.
Okay.
I start my job next month.
I am not gonna have time
for much else.
So, please, put down
the bow and arrow, Cupid.
- Done.
- Thank you.
We have a festival
to get ready for.
Yeah.
My goodness.
No wonder Callie needed
to find this recipe.
Best barbecue east of the river.
Miss those ribs, though.
But I told Willa I'd be back.
Yeah.
Festival or no festival.
No festival?
What do you mean no festival?
They haven't sold
enough tickets to break even.
Willa thinks they might
have to call it off.
No, no. That can't be right.
Callie's been acting
like it's all systems go.
She's in the dark.
Eva's hoping for
a last-minute box-office rush,
but Willa says
they've been losing money
all year.
I mean, locals still come,
but when Tucker died,
he took the mojo with him.
- And Willa told you this?
- Mm-hmm.
The entertainment business
is rough.
Everybody gets their 15 minutes.
But don't worry, buddy,
I think you've got at least
10 minutes left in you.
Plus, "Island Girl"
will get you another 15.
Dan, can you do me a favor,
can you go on Tucker's website
and buy, I don't know,
a hundred tickets?
Whatever you think,
and just charge it to my card.
You don't think
I didn't offer that?
Willa nearly bit my head off.
Why?
They don't want charity,
they want Tucker's
full of people again.
There's gotta be
something we can do here.
It's too late
to hire a publicist,
even if they had the money.
I wish we could help.
Yeah.
Yeah.
How's that?
Does it look even
with the others?
Earth to Willa!
Hey, can you help me?
Stop texting Dan for one second.
Look.
Sorry, Callie.
Yeah, perfect.
Wait.
I'm not texting Dan,
I'm...
looking at the ticket sales,
and they do not look good.
I'm sure there's
nothing to worry about.
There's always
a rush at the door.
I wouldn't count on that.
Tucker's has been losing money
since Grandpa died.
What are you talking about?
Why didn't anyone tell me?
'Cause your mama
didn't want to worry you.
That's why I fixed up
the room out back.
I just...
I had to borrow money to do it,
and I was counting on
the money from the ticket sales
to get us back on our feet,
and then...
it seems like we're just
deeper in the hole.
How deep is the hole?
Not so deep
that we'll never climb out.
We're not losing Tucker's,
are we?
No, honey, no.
Don't look so worried.
We're not upside-down.
It's just... just a bad patch.
And we need
to cancel the festival?
Well, if we don't fill
the place,
then we're paying performers
out of pocket,
and we just...
We can't afford that.
I'm so sorry.
Well...
if Grandpa Tucker was here,
you know what he'd say?
Shoulders back, head high,
there's always next year,
it'll be here
before you know it.
He'd say exactly that.
But if you cut this scene,
you lose my speech
at the volcano.
Yeah, I know.
You can't just
cut and paste this thing.
It's a page-one rewrite.
The studio has committed
to this script.
They love it.
If you tell them
that you want a rewrite,
then the whole deal
could fall apart.
Is that what you want?
I want to make a movie
that I'm proud of,
that we're both proud of,
that's all.
Just think of it
as a three-month holiday
on a beach with me.
They're going to rent us
a gorgeous house.
I mean, when are we going
to get the chance
to do something like this?
And it's a feature, Luke.
A feature with a big budget.
It's a great opportunity.
I know.
Well, if you won't do it
for your career,
then do it for mine.
And I'll owe you a favor.
And you can call it in,
any time you want.
A favor?
Name it.
Whatever you want.
But you'll sign the deal.
No more notes!
You're smilin'!
Does that mean
we sold more tickets?
Luke Ellis emailed me
his top-10
must-see science-fiction films.
Hmm!
Well, I thought you might be
hearing from him again.
Oh, he's just being nice.
It doesn't mean anything, Mom.
I'm gonna check the website.
Do you wanna have
your coffee first?
No.
If I have to cancel
the performers,
I want to know now.
And it looks like
I'm gonna be makin' those calls.
Okay.
Maybe you can see about
refunding the ticket money.
Yes, ma'am.
I'll take care of it.
Well, canceled
just seems so final.
But postponed makes it sound
like we're putting it off
for a week.
You know how many calls I got
this morning
asking me about the new date?
Oh, honey,
can you take down the posters
when you go into town?
Willa wrote "postponed"
instead of "canceled."
Well, because "canceled"
means final,
and this isn't final.
Sorry, Eva.
That was my idea.
Dan, don't pay attention
to them.
They're always like this.
I'll take them down, Mom.
It's just I don't want
to have to explain to people.
Callie, did you start
all that refunding
like I asked you to?
I actually need
Willa to show me how.
Oh, no, I can do it.
Don't worry.
We are always
putting you to work.
I don't mind a bit.
Eva?
Can you come here a second?
Something doesn't look right.
What doesn't?
Uh... Callie?
Look.
How did this happen?
What happened?
Uh, in the last hour,
every ticket
to the Fall Festival's
been sold!
- Are you sure?
- Look.
We're sold out!
It's a miracle!
What are you doing?
Get back to work!
We're sold out, Dan.
Got to put it all back.
Hello?
Callie.
It's your
cultural exchange student.
Luke?
How you doin'?
We're are just getting ready
for Sunday.
Sunday?
Tucker's Fall Music Festival.
Yeah, yeah.
How's that going?
Actually, we're sold out.
Is that right?
That's good.
I'm glad to hear that.
I guess that means
I can only get standing room.
Aren't you and Jillian
on your way to Hawaii?
Uh, no, not yet.
Well...
I could probably squeeze in
an extra table
if you're serious.
We have plenty of barbecue.
I'll ask her.
Hey, if I don't see you,
good luck with your movie.
Thanks. Hey, Callie...
If I send you
a postcard from Kauai,
would you save it
in your shoebox?
I don't want you to forget me.
No chance of that.
I mean, after all,
you are the guy
who discovered Grandpa's recipe.
I could never forget you.
Good. I won't forget you either.
Okay, I'd better go.
Bye, Luke.
Hey, Dan.
Have you seen this?
"Don't miss
Tucker's Fall Festival,
my new fav' place
for barbecue and music.
Hashtag best barbecue... "
Look at this.
Jillian posted about Tucker's
on her Instagram and tagged us.
That's why we sold out!
All of her followers!
Wow, I've got new respect
for that woman.
When she goes viral,
she really goes viral.
Yeah, but she doesn't post
for free.
Does she expect us to pay her?
No, of course not.
Well then, why would she do it?
I don't know.
I guess she really liked
your barbecue.
- You told her.
- No.
- You told her to.
- Not me.
You're a terrible liar, Dan.
I am an excellent liar.
I'm an agent.
But I'm telling the truth.
It wasn't me.
Luke and Jillian.
It was a deal. A quid pro quo.
Luke forgets about
rewriting "Island Girl"
and in return, Jillian does
her social media magic
for Tucker's.
Well, he shouldn't have
done that.
He didn't even like the script.
Well...
I guess he's learning
to like it.
And he can't make any changes?
Not a single comma.
Why would he do that for us?
People he just met?
I don't understand.
Sometimes, a man finds
his true home among strangers.
And then,
well, those strangers
become family.
And you think Luke felt
that way about Lockhart?
Honestly?
I think he felt that way
about Callie Jackson.
Hey, a second opinion, please.
You look great.
I don't know.
Do you still have
that emerald-green knit dress?
I do.
You think I could wear it?
I think it would be perfect
for the festival.
Hmm.
And who are we trying
to impress?
No one.
I just like the way it fits.
And Luke Ellis
said that he might come by.
I see.
Now we're getting
to the bottom of this.
I guess it doesn't
really matter, though,
because he'll bring Jillian.
Doesn't matter what I wear.
Oh, honey.
You've been in uniform
for too long.
You get to wear
whatever you want to wear.
It's your time to shine.
What if I get barbecue sauce
on your dress?
You won't.
Let me go get it.
- Hey, Mom.
- Hmm?
One more thing.
I was thinking about
singing Grandpa's song
at the festival.
The one he sang every year.
It won't make you sad, will it?
No, honey.
Go make me proud.
I can't promise I won't cry.
I can promise you will.
Thank, y'all, so much
for being here.
We love you!
Y'all remember
my Grandpa Tucker.
Well, he always told me,
wait until everyone's had
so much to eat they can't move.
That's the perfect time
to take the stage.
I am going to sing a song
that my grandpa wrote
for my grandma.
He sang it for her at every
Tucker's Fall Festival.
And I would like to sing it
in his honor.
Bring it home, girl.
Mm-mm...
All day long
I can hear people talkin'
out loud
But when you hold me near
You can drown out the crowd
Old Mr. Webster
could never define
What's being said
Between your heart and mine
The smile on your face
lets me know that you need me
There's a truth in your eyes
Sayin' you'll never leave me
The touch of your hand
Says you'll catch me
if ever I fall
You say it best
when you say nothing at all
Nothing at all
When you say nothing at all
Mm-mm-mm-mm
That's it, Callie!
The silent auction
will be closing in five minutes,
so go get in your bids.
And the Jason Leeds band
will be up momentarily.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Oh, my goodness.
Grandpa would have been
so happy.
He would have been
over the moon.
Y'all are a bunch of crybabies.
Okay, so I haven't finished
adding everything up yet,
but I think this is
the best silent auction
we've ever had for the VA.
Artemis action figure...
$300.
It's collectible.
That's probably the going rate
on eBay right now.
Oh, check this out...
Tucker's Barbecue sauce,
$75.
And a blow dry
and a haircut from Kelsy's...
Hey.
Count this up later
and dance with me
before the band packs up.
Okay.
Cowboy.
Have fun.
I'm gonna go get some air.
You're a star.
...Get a little reckless
Baby, leave me breathless
Like I would for you
Right now...
You don't have to yell.
I understand it's not
the answer that you want,
but it's the decision I've made.
Luke?
I'm gonna call you back.
What are you doing here?
I heard there was a festival.
Mm-hmm.
I didn't personally
have a ticket
so I just snuck in the back.
Well, you missed the headliners.
Caught the best one.
I saw you sing.
It's a good song.
If I had known that
you and Jillian were coming,
I would have arranged
for a table.
Jillian's not here.
She and I decided
that it was time
to dissolve our relationship,
both personally
and professionally.
Creative differences.
- I'm sorry.
- Don't be.
I'm not.
That's gonna keep happening.
I'm just gonna silence that.
Hollywood doesn't like it
very much
when you turn down
big opportunities.
I don't think Dan
is going to be happy to see me.
But I was hoping you would.
Oh, my gosh.
You know I am.
You know, when I was in LA,
I couldn't for the life of me...
figure out how to do
the Cowboy Cha Cha.
Yes, here we go.
Is your weight
on your right foot?
It is now.
Oh, hey...
you're not doing "Island Girl"?
Nope.
Is that gonna ruin your career?
Well...
you know what someone very wise
once told me?
What's that?
You gotta risk it
to get the biscuit.
- Hey, Mr. Movie Director?
- Yes?
I think this is the part
where the guy kisses the girl.
Sometimes
we leave it up to faith...
Kiss me now.
We might be on our knees
to pray
But I find that either way
I am wishin'
I know you know this love...
So are you gonna teach me
this Cha Cha or what?
Tell me
what you want to do...
Here we go.
Forward. Return.
Cha, cha, cha.