The Greek Aisle (2026) Movie Script
1
Morning, Rose.
I brought coffee.
Hi, Georgia.
Got this from
the new place on 3rd.
That to distract
me from the fact
that you are late
to our prep meeting?
No, but this is.
They are a startup just like us.
I wanna support.
Good karma, you know.
We are going to need
it today for our kickoff
call with Madeleine Jewelers.
They are such a huge
client for us.
Which is why I was up all
night coming up with ideas.
Great.
What do you have?
Absolutely nothing.
Not yet, but I will.
You know, I've just
been struggling lately.
You have been here 30 seconds.
And you already have your own
office for that chaos
you're impacting over there.
I prefer to call
it alternative order.
Just make sure your order does
not make its way to my area.
What did I just say?
I know, but it's from my Aunt
Margaret's estate in Greece.
And it feels important.
What tipped you off?
You know, I don't speak Greek.
But you speak legalese,
and it's in English.
Just please, make it make sense.
Georgia.
Mm-hmm?
This is the final notice
for your inheritance.
They've been waiting for you to
read the will for almost a year
- now.
- What?
No.
That's impossible.
It feels like she
just barely passed.
Oh, honey, I understand, but no.
According to this, they
have made several attempts
to contact you.
You have to get to Corfu
by the 18th, or you
could forfeit your inheritance.
What?
Whe... when's the 18th?
Next week.
This... this is bad.
Rose, I am...
I am so, so, so, so sorry.
I was gonna use the sale
to finance our portion
of the business loan.
OK, I'm officially freaking out.
Our burn rate has been
higher than we expected.
I mean, that loan is
keeping us afloat,
but the payments are
coming up very quickly.
Maybe we should reach
out to your parents.
Look, I love them.
But I do not need
a lecture right now.
I will fix this myself.
Maybe I could just call
and claim it without having
to physically be there.
I can not believe you physically
have to be there for this.
Apparently,
it's a unique situation,
according to Madam Cora Stelios,
the Greek lawyer handling it.
Remind me why I have to bring
this giant extra suitcase?
'Cause if I left it up
to you, you'd probably
spend a fortune shipping
your aunt's keepsakes back.
That's true.
Also, the Madeleine team
sent over some items for inspo
on the creative.
They're in the extra suitcase.
Nothing valuable,
just some replicas.
I'm only gonna be
there a few days.
I don't even know
if I'm gonna unpack.
I'm sorry.
I'm just stressed.
They're asking
for a lot on this one,
and you are the creative one.
No, I'm the one that
should be apologizing
for putting this off.
I don't know why I
didn't just handle it.
Because Aunt Margaret
was special to you.
Handling it would mean
she was really gone.
You know, maybe after I
deal with this, then I can clear
the fog and get out of my funk.
You got this.
Thank you.
Mm-hmm.
Anyone else know you're coming?
Just the lawyer.
You know, it's kind of a shame
that I didn't keep in touch
with any of the people
that I met when
I was studying abroad there.
You and your aunt
traveled so much together.
Probably didn't feel the need
to see her back in Corfu.
I'm kind of excited
to go back, you know?
Eat at Taverna Marini.
And maybe Elena's still there.
Oh, she was a culinary goddess.
You're making me hungry.
I'll bring you
back some moussaka.
I'll pack it in between
the keepsakes.
Please don't do that.
Love you.
Love you too.
English, Alex.
If you wanna be a detective,
you have to practice.
They're looking for bilingual
agents these days.
Yes.
Thank you, Nikos.
Let me start over.
I was just saying how
crazy it is that Margaret
left me her house.
I'm moving this week.
Are you sure about that?
That's what she told me.
But I have to wait for another
inheritor to arrive.
And who's the other inheritor?
Cora couldn't legally give
me any details about that.
But wanna know what I think?
I don't.
Of course, you don't.
It's her niece, Georgia.
The one who studied here
for the summer 20 years ago?
I remember Georgia.
Didn't you have a crush
on her back then?
I was young and awkward.
I had a crush on any girl
who would even talk to me.
Very true.
Anyway, we lost touch.
But Margaret always
talked about her.
And if I'm right,
she should be coming
in around 6:30 this evening.
And how do you know
that, Mr. Holmes?
I don't.
But Cora said this other
person is arriving today.
And I checked the schedules.
She'll take a train from
Athens to Goumenissa,
then catch a ferry to Corfu,
then a taxi to the house.
My guess, 6:30 this evening.
You cracked the case.
Elementary, my dear Watson.
But I'm not a detective yet.
What's happening with that?
I mean, I'm still waiting for
an interview from Theo's agency.
He has my application
and probably hundreds of others.
Then it's just a matter of time.
Selfishly, I don't
want you to leave.
I don't want you playing for
the detectives' cricket team.
We'll never beat you.
Sorry, Nikos.
The world does not revolve
around city league cricket.
In my world, that's everything.
Just like I remembered.
Hi!
That's all the Greek I know.
That's OK.
It's great.
I'm just so happy you
guys are still here.
I love this place.
Should I get you a table,
or are you moving in?
Sorry about the luggage.
I came straight
from the airport.
I was starving.
OK, I'll take your luggage to
the back and bring you a menu.
No need for the menu.
I know exactly what I want.
I'll take the moussaka
and feta salad.
Excellent choice.
Go sit wherever you like.
Go, go.
- Sit.
- Thank you.
Welcome to Marini's.
I am the owner.
Please.
Elena, do you remember me?
Oh!
Just look at those eyes!
They're exactly
like your aunt's.
You must be here
for the reading of the will.
Yes, I am.
And by some miracle,
I made it after three
flights and 21 hours.
- 21 hours?
- Yes.
OK, you sit down.
And not another word from
you until your belly is full.
Yanthi, bring a bottle
of our best wine.
Yes.
I think it's a little
early for wine.
It will help you
with your jet lag.
Works for me.
Yes.
Hope you're hungry.
Oh!
I got you.
Can I get you anything else?
Just the bill.
Thank you.
That, I cannot do.
I am sorry, but all
your meals are covered
whenever you eat at Marini's.
I am not a student anymore.
I assure you, I can pay.
I know.
But it was a deal that I
made with your Aunt Margaret
ever since she gave
me the painting.
What painting?
The famous Canal d'Amour
Beach, where Aunt Margaret and
Uncle Andreas got engaged.
And legend has it
that if you swim
through the cave as a couple,
you'll share eternal love?
But only if you
share a kiss inside
the grotto on the other side.
Right, right.
You know, she gave
me that painting
six months before she passed.
People are always asking to buy
that painting, but I say no.
Because, to me, it is priceless.
Yeah, yeah.
So did you miss our little
island while you were away?
Oh, very much.
Changed the way I saw the world,
so much so that I convinced
my business partner to name
our company after the Greek word
for celebration...
- Glendi Creative.
- No.
Yeah!
Glendi.
I love it.
And what do you celebrate?
Oh, finally having the courage
to strike out on my own
after years of working
at a massive firm.
We help small businesses with
their branding and marketing
so they can celebrate
what they do best.
I am so glad you are back.
And I really hope you will see
Alexandros while you are here.
Ale... Alexandros?
Alexandros, my son.
Oh!
Of course, Alex!
He is a police officer now.
Aha!
He is working his way
to become a detective.
How's he doing?
Oh, he is doing well.
When he is not at work
or here at the restaurant,
he's always with his
precious Cassandra.
He is a bit obsessed.
So I... I take it we're
not a fan of Cassandra?
Ugh.
She's just a bit
demanding, you know?
Mm-hmm.
And he's always
running home to her.
Elena!
Oh, dear.
I'm sorry, I must go.
Duty calls.
Oh, no.
It's OK.
Please, do not
be a stranger, hmm?
I won't.
Hi.
Uh, can I... can I help you?
Georgia.
I knew it.
Uh, a bit early,
but I was right.
Uh, so nice to see you.
Oh, sorry.
Uh...
Come on.
It's me, Alex.
Alex.
Wow.
Oh.
Hi.
You look different.
I'll take that as a compliment.
You should.
What are you doing here?
Nice to see you as well.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean it like that.
Of course, it's... it's
really good to see you.
Margaret got me in the habit
of taking care of the garden
and, you know, the flowers
and everything, actually.
I guess it's stuck.
I didn't expect you till later.
Did you catch an early ferry?
I just took a commuter
plane from Athens.
And how long are you staying?
Just five days.
That's not even long
enough to beat the jet lag.
I know.
And I'm so sad because,
look how beautiful.
I just, um... I'm on a tight
deadline for work,
so I'm here to figure out the
will and then head back home.
And I'm here to help
this go smoothly for you.
Well, that's really sweet.
I think I'm good.
I'm just gonna figure
it out with the lawyer.
Definitely.
I mean, Cora, she's very
good at what she does.
I just thought I could help
you sort out the belongings
before I move mine in.
Move yours in?
Mm-hmm.
Move in where?
Here.
Oh, uh, Margaret
left the house to me.
To you?
Mm-hmm.
That can't be right.
Technically, it's half right.
Half?
Are you saying that my aunt
left her house to both of us?
Yes.
But I'm... I'm her niece.
Alex is... is... is
just a neighbor.
And her handyman,
cook, and gardener, not
to mention her chauffeur and her
personal security officer.
Am I missing anything?
Her friend?
I understand.
I do.
Look, my Aunt
Margaret, she loved out
of 10 with anyone in her life.
I wasn't just anyone to her.
I'm sorry.
Help me understand, OK?
No, I blame it
on the turtle dove.
Is this some kinda
Greek metaphor,
or are we actually
talking about a bird?
Yeah, a bird.
A few years back, one
flew into the house,
and she couldn't get him out.
Normally, Andreas
would have helped.
But after he passed,
it was just her.
So she called the police.
I was on duty, so I
helped her with the bird
and gave her my card.
The next day, she
called the police
again for help in the garden.
After a week of doing chores for
her, we started to get closer.
And, uh, it went on like
that until she passed.
Thank you for taking
such great care of her.
And you should have something
to honor your friendship.
I just... surely... surely, she
didn't mean half the house.
But she told me I
could plan on this.
I let the lease run
out on my apartment.
I've packed all my things.
Listen, fair or not, it's
what she promised me.
I wanna fulfill her wishes.
But this is very
vital to my business.
And I'm just a little
stressed about the timing.
I'm sorry, but I
did send many notices.
I know.
You gave me 12 months.
Why did I only have six months?
Because you are local.
Can we all just agree?
Can we just agree
to... to... to handle
this as quickly as possible?
I can agree to that.
Perfect.
Are you open to buying
my half of the house?
It's a bit of a stretch
for me financially.
But I hope to have a new
job soon that will pay more.
How quickly can we do this?
The first step is
to file an official appeal
with the land registry office.
You'll need the signature
of Christos Angelopoulos.
OK.
Christos is a unique man.
And he vacations in Italy,
so you have to wait
until next month to reach him.
Oh, I... I can't...
I can't be here for a month.
Why can't I just
email him my appeal?
Your case is complicated because
of the international
inheritance statute.
What's that?
It's a set of laws that go
into effect when one or more
inheritors are not
Greek or if they are
not married to a Greek citizen.
It could take up to six months.
Six months?
Mm-hmm.
I got it!
I have a proposal that
will fix our problem.
What is that?
Well, you marry me.
Can't we just talk about it?
It's a terrible idea.
Well, it might be a bad plan,
but it is a really good idea and
the only one that allows
me to sell the house to you
in a reasonable amount of time.
I don't know if you
realize this is a small town,
and I'm trying to get
a detective job,
and it's very competitive.
I don't wanna be known
as the man who gets
married on a whim for business.
The optics are not good.
OK, it complicates both
of our lives, I know.
But Cora said it.
We're not breaking the law.
People can't think I
married someone I just met.
Calm down.
It's not like we're strangers.
We do have a little
history, after all.
Ancient history.
We're in Greece.
Isn't that what you
people are famous for?
So glad to see you've still
got your razor-sharp wit.
Keep it in my carry-on.
You're only staying a week.
Establishing residency
takes a month.
What if I stay a month, we
get married, and we tell no one?
Actually, I don't wanna
keep it from your mom.
It's impossible to keep
anything from my mother.
We tell her, no one else.
Oh, no.
This is Corfu.
Everybody's
in everybody's business.
We're gonna have to sell
this like it's real.
Then we sell it.
Enough people know that
we hung out that summer.
We just, you know,
play it up a bit.
And once we cut through the red
tape, we annul the marriage,
shake hands, no
one is the wiser.
You forgot about
the Greek registry clerk.
Cora said they conduct
surprise interviews.
We have no idea
when they'd show up.
I would have to move
in here right away.
That's fine.
We have two very
separate bedrooms.
OK, fine, fine.
But I don't like this... this
plan, just for the record.
Good thing it'll be
stricken from the record as
soon as possible.
The sooner we start,
the sooner it's over.
Yes!
Wait.
What about Cassandra?
Who told you about Cassandra?
Your mom may have mentioned her.
You don't have
to worry about Cassandra.
She'll be happy once
we're finally settled in.
OK.
So what do you say?
You wanna do this with me?
I do.
You are
getting married tomorrow?
What other choice do I have?
I have to start the clock
on this residency thing.
Are you sure it's even legal?
It is totally legal.
It's just creative,
you know, and honestly,
the only logical choice.
OK.
I mean,
without the money from the sale,
I don't know how we
cover this loan payment.
Maybe it's not such a bad plan.
I mean, honestly, it's not the
craziest thing you've ever done.
What was crazier?
Burning Man... need I
remind you about
the infamous cactus incident?
It does not hurt that he looks
like a actual Greek statue.
It doesn't matter.
He has a girlfriend.
He has a girlfriend?
Cassandra.
OK.
So how is that gonna work?
I don't know.
That's an Alex problem.
You do realize your life is
like an episode of Secret Lives
of Grecian Wives?
Wait, is that an actual show?
No, but it should be.
Can I ask
how the creative is going
for the Madeleine account?
You are lucky I am even
looking at this stuff right now.
I'm just getting antsy.
We only have one
fish on the hook.
I want to reel it in, you know?
Yes, I know, OK?
And I promise I will
not let you down.
I gotta go, OK?
But I love you.
I love you too.
Enjoy your last
night of single life.
I will try.
Bye.
Aunt Margaret,
what are you up to?
I read the news!
I am finally getting a daughter.
I have no idea what that says.
Well, it's your wedding
announcement.
What?
Oh, no, no, no, no.
This is bad.
This is bad.
It is mandatory.
They will not issue a marriage
license without this.
How did the paper get the info?
Good.
I know someone at the newspaper,
so they got it in last minute.
I just... I don't
wanna hurt his chances
of getting his detective job.
No, it will help.
Here, a family man is
much more hireable.
Even if it's
a 30-day family man?
Well, maybe after a full month,
you will warm up to the idea of
a more long-term relationship?
OK, let's not get our hopes up.
The way your generation
is with dating,
a mother will take
what she can get.
I'm just so excited.
Have you thought about
what you're going to wear?
I didn't exactly pack
formal wedding attire.
Which is why I got you this.
Oh.
And you don't even need to try
it because it will be perfect,
I guarantee.
For you, anything.
And I think these
earrings will be stunning.
You're just gonna take 'em off.
OK.
They will be perfect
with the outfit.
Wow, we are doing this.
Alex?
Did you see this?
Which?
The wedding dress
my mom gave you
or the newspaper announcement?
Both, but mostly this.
Nobody reads the
newspaper, except maybe the fish
that get wrapped in them.
You don't care, I don't care.
Oh.
Here's the plan.
I'm gonna get dressed.
And then I'm gonna meet
you at the courthouse.
Can I see the dress
she picked out?
Absolutely not.
Oh.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
Did my mother make you
promise not to show me
the dress until the ceremony?
She doesn't wanna jinx it.
And honestly, I
appreciate the dedication.
Whoa, whoa, wait.
Are you wearing my mother's
earrings as well?
Look, she is really into this,
you know, wedding fantasy.
Yeah.
I mean, she's be wanting
this to happen for a while.
Like, not like this.
Yeah.
Of course.
I mean... uh, but she definitely
wants me to get married.
What's holding you back?
I don't know,
just the tiny detail
of finding the right person.
What about Cassandra?
Cassandra?
Yeah.
Your mom, she talked about
how devoted you were to her.
I'm sure she did.
Mama doesn't like how
much I coddle her.
Listen, between us,
Cassandra can be clingy, like
she cannot live without me.
Some would say obsessed.
You know, it's
none of my business.
I just don't want her
to think that, you know, I...
No, no, no, no, no.
It's fine.
I'll show you.
She's here, actually.
What?
Alex!
Oh.
Hold on.
Sandra?
Alex!
Alex, no, this is
a terrible idea.
She can be a bit shy.
No, I don't...
this is not the right time
for us to be doing this.
Oh, my...
Sandra?
Alex!
That's my girl.
I love you.
I love you, sweet girl.
Huh?
What?
You love me too?
You love me too?
See what I mean?
Obsessed.
OK, I'm, um, starting
to put together the pieces.
Yeah, you'd make
a terrible detective.
Clearly.
When did you get
this sweet angel?
I found her when
she was a kitten.
She was hungry, staring
in the window at Marini's.
So I took her home.
And I've treated her like
the queen she is ever since.
She's so beautiful.
What can I say?
I have excellent taste.
Uh, I have to feed her.
Yeah.
And I better get dressed.
If you're going to look
nice in your secret dress,
I should, uh, class it up a bit.
OK, OK, come here.
Here we go.
I guess you're hungry.
Oh, yes, you are.
You really did class it up.
You look amazing as well.
Thank you.
Shall we?
Uh, yes.
Oh, we forgot about the rings.
Oh, no, no, no.
I got them for both of us.
Oh, good.
Are we forgetting anything else?
Oh, um, have you
prepared your vows?
Vows?
You... you... you
want me to say vows?
The details have to be right,
or people might get suspicious.
What people?
It's just your mom.
What about
the officiant, the clerk?
You never know who
these guys might know.
I'll come up with something.
I just don't want this
to balloon into anything bigger,
you know?
It's my little skinny Greek
wedding, not the opposite.
The vows.
Oh, um, I literally never
thought this day would come.
Alex, you were
the first friend I made when
I came to Greece 20 years ago.
And if someone would've
told me back then
that we would be
standing here today,
I would have told them
that they were insane.
But there is no one I
would rather do something
crazy like this with than you.
And I promise to make
the most of it.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Woo!
Uh...
Uh, Georgia?
Yeah.
I remember when
you first came here,
you thought the people of Corfu
were called Corfucians.
When I told you we were
actually cold Corfiots,
you didn't believe me.
And you said "Corfiots"
rhymed with "idiots."
And that couldn't be right.
All I can say is
this Corfiot would be
an idiot if I didn't marry you.
So let's put an end
to this Corfusion confusion
and make it official.
On the right
hand, the Greek way.
It's... it's too small.
They told me it
was a woman's size.
We're not all one-size-fits-all.
I know that, sweetheart.
I just... you just get
past this first knuckle.
Ow.
Ow.
Ow.
- I think I have some lotion.
- No.
- No.
- It might help.
No, no.
Um, is there any
obscure law that
says that we're not actually
married if the ring doesn't fit?
OK.
Great.
Can he just pronounce
us husband and wife?
No.
Yeah.
You may kiss the wife.
So how did we do?
Did it seem real?
Oh, absolutely.
It was beautiful.
OK.
And now we will celebrate.
I will go and get
some more champagne.
But we still have
half a bottle here.
OK.
Oh.
Do you have another event today?
No, we're not supposed to.
It's a little early
for the dinner rush.
I don't think they're
here for dinner.
Hmm?
They're here for the reception.
Mom, Mom, Mom, come, come.
I told you, we wanted
to keep this quiet.
I did not do anything, agapi.
You know Anaxandra.
She told everyone at the salon.
And word gets around.
You know how news travels here.
If you didn't
know, how do we have
a whole buffet ready to serve?
You know I am always
ready for a party.
Now, you just relax and enjoy.
It needs to seem real.
Let's do this.
Oh.
Yes.
It did happen so fast.
But, you know, we did meet
when we were really young,
so in a way, it took forever.
Aw.
Well, I guess you could say
it was love at first sight.
More like love at first fight.
Bravo.
What's my favorite
thing about her?
Aw.
Uh, so many.
How can I pick just one?
You don't have to pick one.
Maybe just your top three.
Oh, my top three.
OK.
Yeah.
Uh, OK.
Uh...
Yeah, thank you, bro.
Oh, we've been here for hours.
How long is this gonna last?
Uh, hard to say.
But it shouldn't go past
3:00 in the morning.
3:00 AM?
We Greeks stay
up late, remember?
OK, I gotta rally.
And I'm gonna need more of this.
Thank you.
I'm so happy for you.
Thank you.
- Oh.
- Georgia?
Nikos!
Oh, Alex told me
you were coming.
I didn't know
you would remember.
Are you kidding me?
I still have your band's
playlist on my phone.
OK, please tell me that the
Acropolis are still together.
We broke up.
Oh.
The lead singer got
married and moved to Athens.
It happens, you know?
It happened today.
Me, Alex... can you believe it?
Yeah, actually, I can.
Alex had a huge crush
on you back then.
Really?
No need to keep up the game.
Alex told me about
your arrangement.
Your secret is safe with me.
Good.
OK.
Because I'm exhausted.
I'm here to help.
I have a cousin who also
married an American.
And she had to deal with
Mr. Angelopoulos as well.
OK, that's the land
registry guy, right?
The one who does the,
um, surprise interview?
Exactly.
She told me he can
be very sneaky.
But don't worry.
We're gonna prepare
you for what to expect.
I wish you could have
prepared me for this party.
We had no idea that it was gonna
be a celebration like this.
Are you kidding me?
One time, Elena
roasted an entire lamb
just because our cricket
team won a scrimmage match.
You still playing cricket?
Yeah, we're actually playing
against the detective agency
next week.
You should come.
Wait, why aren't
the police and detectives
playing on the same team?
It's not the same in Greece.
Here, the detective agencies
are private businesses.
They're separate
from police force.
I really hope Alex
has a huge game
against them
to impress the owner
and hopefully win
us the championship.
He's not talking
about cricket, is he?
Always.
He told me that you
guys had a really big game
coming up with the detectives.
Yeah, I feel no
obligation to come.
Who wants
to spend their honeymoon
on a cricket pitch?
I do.
And the reason
you're still single.
And you've been married
for four hours and 24 seconds.
You're not actually
an expert yet.
Well, I'm getting
the hang of it.
I'll be the judge of that.
Don't let him off
the hook so easily.
He might be charming
at night with his blue eyes
and his fancy suit
and the smile, but trust me,
the real test is how you feel
about him in the morning.
Are you awake?
Alex!
Help!
Where's the coffee?
Oh.
Do you always make this
much noise in the morning?
Only when
I'm up past 3:00 AM from
my impromptu wedding reception.
Oh, can you please just
help me find the coffee?
I'll take care of it.
You go outside
and enjoy the view.
OK.
Glucose?
Um, two sugars?
Uh, not since business school.
Thank you so much.
No sugar?
Why the change?
Ah, my parents have this
theory about coffee drinkers...
no one will take you seriously
if you put sugar in your coffee.
Is that so?
They're very by-the-book.
I guess I took a page out of it.
But you were creative.
Weren't you studying
art when you were here?
For undergrad, yes.
But then I got my master's
in business administration.
My parents made sure of that.
They pressured you into it?
Kinda.
They're not exactly
thrilled that I
left a steady,
well-paid corporate job
to launch a startup.
Margaret was proud of you.
She told me that you always
found a way to be yourself.
She always knew you'd do
big things, like she did.
That's me, mini Margaret,
leaping before I look.
You say that like
it's a bad thing.
No.
My parents loved her very much.
I mean, she was the only
sister my mom had.
Just in their minds, you
know, she was unorthodox.
She was the woman who married
a man just because they swam
through a sea cave together.
I don't think that was
the only reason she married him.
No, of course not.
No.
Uncle Andreas was amazing.
He was kind and thoughtful.
He cherished
everything about her.
The funny thing is, the thing
that he loved about her,
they always described
as being flighty.
And then any time in my life
I would do something
that they disagreed with, they
would describe me the same way.
You know what else is flighty?
The bird that brought
Margaret and I together.
Not such a bad
description, if you ask me.
Hmm.
Man, this coffee
really is strong.
That's why I prefer
Margaret's theory about coffee...
sweet coffee, sweet days...
Sweet life.
I'll go make a sweet one.
That'd be great.
I'll text my mom to bring
over some more shipping tubes.
And I'll just make
sure they're protected.
Thank you so much.
I had no idea how
prolific she was.
She loved this island so much.
If she wasn't exploring
it, she was painting it.
Hmm.
Hmm.
Do you remember who that is?
Hmm?
Oh, yes, the Austrian empress,
Elisabeth, or Sisi, as everyone
called her.
Corfu's most famous foreigner.
She always reminded me
of Aunt Margaret, to be honest.
She was known
to be a bit of a rebel.
Yeah.
They both came to the island
seeking solace and belonging
and found their glendi in Corfu.
"Finding your glendi,"
my favorite saying of hers.
Yeah, I always wanted to ask,
is that a common Greek term?
Ah, to the Greek, glendi is
about bringing people together
to celebrate, to eat, to dance.
But when Margaret was,
um, trying to learn Greek,
she misinterpreted it
in a very endearing way.
She thought it was
about seeking happiness.
For her, glendi meant
finding your celebration.
Have you found yours?
I think I'm on my way.
Getting the detective
job is definitely part of it.
But they haven't called yet.
Well, what about just
going to the office,
showing your face, you know,
doing a little schmoozing?
Excuse me, schmoozing?
It means, um,
buttering someone up
or, uh, greasing the wheels.
That's not really my style.
I'm about my skills,
not my schmooze.
That's not exactly
how you use it, but OK.
Uh, the reason I
ask is because Nikos
said that here in Greece,
the detective agency is private.
So you are the product
that you are marketing.
Shouldn't you make
your product stand out?
You pose
an interesting question.
I'll think about it.
How about you?
How's your glendi coming along?
Well, I named
my company after it.
Doesn't that count?
It depends.
Is it what you really want?
Yes, it is
definitely what I want.
It's just a lot of work.
And there's no guarantee
it's gonna pay off.
Hmm.
What are you most worried about?
Failing yourself
or failing your parents?
You pose
an interesting question.
And I'm gonna think about it.
You know, I think I
wanna go to every place
that she loved on this
island before I leave.
You know, I haven't been
to Caesars Palace since
my grade-school field trip.
I'd love to join when you go.
How about today?
Deal.
Are you expecting someone?
This could be
the surprise interview.
It's only been a week.
Well, that's why they
call it a surprise.
We got this.
Yeah, we better.
If we fail, we start over.
Just be cool.
Oh, if they ask,
my middle name is Ann.
And mine is Achilles.
You can't be serious.
Blame my mother.
Alex, what took you so long?
I have been waiting
here forever.
How did you get here so fast?
Of course.
I was on my way with
the fresh moussaka,
so I stopped by the post office.
Mom, we were about to take
a break and head to the palace
- together.
- Well, that's great.
I would love to go.
The moussaka can wait.
Let me just put it
in the fridge, and I am ready.
I am so happy that I'm invited.
Alex, you will drive my car.
Gladly, Mother.
This palace is
called the Achilleion.
It's named after
Achilles, of course.
You know, that is
Alex's middle name.
I just learned that recently.
Although I prefer
the other statue of him.
Really captures his aura.
I think I prefer this one.
It's more vulnerable
and relatable.
I'm not sure how to take that.
Ugh!
It is Yanthi.
She says they have an unexpected
rush at the restaurant.
I will call a taxi.
If you let others
take over the reins,
you won't have
to rush out of here.
Yanthi is more than capable.
I know.
And I know I said I wanted
to start stepping back.
But I did not say
it would be today.
Can I ask why you
wanna step back?
It's just a little surprising.
That is just so much work.
And ever since
my husband passed, I...
I lost some
of the passion for it.
How long has it been?
It's been five years in October.
Wow.
Can't believe
it's been that long.
Oh, he was a wonderful man.
And if he were here, he wouldn't
want you working so hard.
I know.
And I want to change.
But to what?
Well, behold the goddesses
of inspiration.
Maybe one of the Muses
will inspire you.
Yeah, she's right, Mother.
Well, you know, I
think it's working.
I am feeling inspired...
to go to the market
and pick up some fresh dill.
Because I do not remember seeing
it this morning in the delivery,
and I'm thinking,
is Kostas really
using yesterday's dried-up
herbs in today's tzatziki?
Uh-uh.
You enjoy.
I will see you later.
Bye, Mom.
I didn't mean to push.
I hope I didn't upset her.
Oh, no.
It's fine.
Remember, the Muses
work on their own time.
That is true.
Hmm.
What are you doing?
I don't know yet,
but can you take a picture?
One thing I can say is you're
definitely your aunt's niece.
So, uh, let me see.
Not of me, silly, of the Muse.
OK, OK.
There it is.
OK.
Perfect.
OK, next one.
Here.
Now, I know
you're gonna be playing
for detectives next year.
But that doesn't mean you're
gonna go easy on them today.
Oh, no.
You do not have
to worry about that.
Speaking of, any word from Theo?
Nothing.
You know how to impress him.
Score a lot of 6s today.
You will be in his
office in no time.
Besides, you gotta impress
your new wife up in the stands.
She's gonna be bored to death.
This woman, she's an artist.
She surrounds herself
with design and beauty.
It's fascinating
to see her at work.
I see the old
crush is coming back.
You're definitely getting
extra newlywed points
for coming to this.
Well, especially since I have
no idea how this game is played.
Ah, don't worry.
I'll explain.
Thank you.
Let's go, Alex!
, Niko.
OK, so he's going to bat.
And he wants to hit
it really hard.
Yes!
Yes!
Great!
And then you get one
point, two points?
One point each run.
, Niko!
- He's very good with the bat.
- Well, he better be good.
- He talks about it all the time.
- Nice one!
Yes!
Yes!
They're scoring!
That was great.
Yes!
- Woo!
- No.
- That's right.
- He's out.
Oh.
Never mind.
Oh!
Who's the superfan?
Ah, that's Theo Siafaris.
He owns the biggest
detective agency in Corfu.
That's the guy Alex
wants an interview with?
Mm-hmm.
Hey, did you see?
Theo's in the crowd.
Time to impress him.
Let's go, Alex!
Yeah!
These detectives don't have
a clue who they're dealing with.
Make them want
you on their team!
What is she doing?
She's being a supportive wife.
Now focus.
OK.
We need a 6.
Yeah, we need a 6.
We do.
Woo!
They did it!
They did it!
They did it!
They did it!
They got a 6!
Yes!
That's my husband!
That was a great game.
I'm glad you came.
Oh, I wouldn't have missed it.
That was so fun.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Um, hi, Mr. Siafaris.
I hope you're not here to gloat.
I would never.
I mean, I totally
could, but I won't.
Hi, I'm Georgia Kimmel.
Actually, it's
Georgia Marini now.
I recently married Alex Marini.
You know, hit
the 6, won the game.
I know.
You make it very clear
during the match.
Sorry.
Um, I'm a very supportive wife.
You know, he's quite
the catch, don't you think?
I can see that.
So he recently
applied for, um, a job.
Sorry, I have to take this.
Oh, no worries.
Oh, no.
What's done is done.
You should have seen his face.
It was half excitement, half
total fear for his life.
So what did you tell him?
I was about to tell him about
your application, smoothly.
And then he got a call
and ruined my plan.
A risky plan,
considering this man
has the power to make
or break my career.
I think it
would have been perfect.
I mean, you were so charming.
Thank you.
It didn't hurt that Alex
played like Hercules out there.
Hercules?
He was like Zeus
hurling thunderbolts.
Exactly.
I'm telling you, Theo
would have interviewed
you right on the spot
had he not gotten a call.
To my American wife,
an incredible woman who
often leaps before she looks.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Which fortress
do you like better,
the new Old Fortress from
the 1500s or the old Old
Fortress from the Middle Ages?
The older, the better.
Same.
Oh.
I love how nature is
reclaiming the land.
Yes, there is something
very beautiful about something
returning to its true nature.
Thank you for coming with me.
I can't help but feel like it
might be my last time here.
It doesn't have to be.
Come on, let's do this.
Ah!
- You know I hate selfies, huh?
- Too bad.
We have to take
'em on both phones,
just in case
the interviewer asks.
Oh, what do you mean you
don't wanna take a selfie?
Come on.
Just smile and say,
"I love my wife."
I love my wife.
There you go.
Your turn.
OK, let's see you now.
OK, "I love my husband."
I love my husband!
Yeah.
Woo-hoo!
Oh, yeah.
Hi.
Sorry to disturb you.
I know there's
a genius at work here.
Oh, hardly.
Sorry about the mess.
I swear there's a brain
behind the storm here.
Oh, by all means, storm away.
I just came in to see
if you wanted some food.
I don't think you've eaten
since lunch yesterday.
I'm pretty sure that I am
running on straight coffee.
Can I take you to Margaret's
favorite gyro place?
Oh, you're my hero.
Hmm.
Aunt Margaret was right.
This is the best gyro
on the face of the Earth.
Told you.
Thank you.
I think I found my new glendi...
just eating street food nonstop.
What you're describing
is paradeisos.
Paradeisos?
Pa... oh, paradise.
Yeah, exactly.
- Yeah, I'm getting it.
- Yeah?
Yeah.
OK, if we see yogurt,
we are stopping.
You got it.
Oh, look at these!
Wow, so pretty.
Ooh.
Look at that.
I love how natural
and raw it is.
Yeah.
If you like these, you
should see the necklaces.
Ooh.
Thank you.
You know this is where Aunt
Margaret and Uncle Andreas
had their first date?
If there is a more
beautiful view in the world,
I haven't seen it.
Hmm.
And if there is a more perfect
couple, I haven't seen it.
Hmm.
They were effortlessly
effortful together.
What do you mean by that?
I mean that they
supported each other's dreams.
One week, Aunt Margaret
just offhand said,
I think I wanna start painting.
And then he cleared out
the entire living room
and turned it
into an art studio.
Do you know what she did
when Andreas decided he wanted
to swim the Strait of Corfu?
Oh, yes, she got
her boating license
so she could follow along with
him and make sure he was OK.
It's so sweet.
That's the type
of love I'm looking for.
Hmm.
I wouldn't settle
for anything less.
And you shouldn't have to.
Can I cook for you?
Sure.
Yeah.
That's quite the non sequitur.
Also, it is, uh,
10:30 in the morning.
I know, but this
recipe will take a while,
so let's get started.
- OK.
- Come on.
You lead the way.
Yep.
Here we go.
Careful.
Let's go.
Corfu was a stop
on the Silk Road,
so we've always had spices
from around the world.
Basically, I grew up
at the restaurant,
so my parents were always
sending me out for ingredients.
I love that.
So what are we getting?
Pastitsada.
It's the signature
dish of Corfu.
It's like a Sunday
roast over pasta.
No one makes it
better than my mother.
But I'm not so bad myself.
Well, I'm happy to be
the judge of that.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.
What?
What is happening?
I just saw Theo Siafaris.
Why is that a bad thing?
I don't know.
It's awkward.
He's out with his wife.
And I don't wanna bother him.
What's his wife's name?
- Sofia.
- Great.
Let's go.
No, no, no.
I don't know.
If this backfires, I
might not get the job.
Yeah.
But if you don't put
yourself out there,
someone else will get the job.
Georgia, I really need this.
Buying the house from you is
a financial stretch for me.
If this job doesn't work
out, I could be in trouble.
Trust me, this is what I do, OK?
Let's go.
Uh, Theo.
Hey, Alex.
Yes.
Hi.
Oh, and I see your lovely
wife, the cricket fan,
is here as well.
Hi, Mr. Siafaris.
Good to see you.
And this must be
your lovely wife, Sofia...
exactly as you described.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
Have we met?
Oh, not yet, no.
But Alex has told me everything
about Corfu's power couple.
Oh.
Uh-huh.
I'm Georgia, Alex's wife.
I didn't know you
got married, Alex.
Last time I saw
your mother, she told me
it was just you and your cat.
Yeah, it was
until very recently.
Just over two weeks, actually.
But when you know, you know.
So you don't know each
other very long, then?
Actually, 20 years and counting.
I am so confused.
My aunt married
a local, Andreas Komnenos.
And so I came here
for a summer abroad program,
stayed with them,
met Alex, and I guess
some fires never burn out.
That's so true.
Well, I'm so sorry we
missed the festivities.
Oh, it's OK.
We kept it really small.
Alex is mostly focused
on work right now.
But every day with
him is a celebration.
Oh, how sweet.
But congratulations.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Absolutely, you're a lucky man.
And not only
on the cricket pitch.
We'll have to take
you both to dinner
sometime soon to celebrate.
Uh, it would
have to be next month.
We leave for vacation
in two days.
Oh, too bad you couldn't
come over tonight.
Alex is making pastitsada.
Oh.
Oh, no.
You just said the magic words.
Theo loves pastitsada.
Well, then you have to come.
There's gonna be plenty.
Uh, Georgia, my love, I'm
sure they have plans tonight.
No, no, we don't actually.
Yes.
It would be nice to see
you before we leave.
Maybe we can talk
a little business as well.
Great.
Then it's settled.
- See you tonight.
- Brilliant.
- Yeah.
- See you soon.
- Wonderful.
- Bye.
Amazing.
I can't believe you
invited them over.
They're leaving for a month.
We needed to seize the moment.
Yeah, and what
if the moment ends up exposing
our secret arrangement?
Please don't be mad at me.
I don't have time to be mad.
I have to prepare
the ingredients.
Yeah, well, you're
chopping that garlic like you
got a vendetta against it.
Maybe because I'm
stressed about the fact
that I have to schmooze
on the man who has the power
to make or break my career.
It's just schmooze.
Never mind.
Look, you're just gonna
have to trust me on this.
This is a good thing.
I really hope you're right.
But I also hope to ride this
out without him discovering
what's actually going on here.
OK, how can I help you?
What can I do?
Do you want me to,
you know, chop,
or do you want me to boil, or...
Oh, no, no, no, no.
You're not getting away
with the easy stuff.
You're making the dolmades.
Just because I
love eating them doesn't mean
I know how to make them.
For this, we need
reinforcements.
Prepare to experience
my childhood.
Yeah,
a little bit of everything?
Yes.
Let's start with this.
Not too much.
No.
Go, go.
You go.
Mother.
Hmm.
Go, go, go.
- Would it work?
- More.
Oh, gosh.
Bravo.
Yeah.
- It's amazing.
- I made those.
I know.
I'm so proud of it.
I can't believe I did that.
My work here is done.
Everything smells delicious.
Wait till you taste it.
Your mom is such a good teacher.
Yeah, she was
totally in her element.
Is that Theo and Sofia already?
Well, they're not supposed
to be here for an hour.
Your mom?
No.
She has an event
at the restaurant.
OK.
Hey, we got this.
- We're good.
- Yeah.
- Wait, wait.
- Oh.
Wait.
Put this on.
Oh, there you go...
a wedding ring that
fits this time.
Don't wanna fail the interview
on a technicality.
I didn't realize
you bought this.
That's because I distracted you.
Aw, I love it.
OK, we're... we're coming!
Is this the guy?
This is Thomas Riskas.
Oh.
That must be one
of Chris's colleagues.
Oh, so lovely to meet you.
Would you like to come
in and take a seat?
So Mr. Riskus has
a question for you.
Hmm.
He asked what do
you love about me.
Oh.
Well, it's straight
to the heart.
Mm-hmm.
OK.
I... I guess... I...
I guess I would
say, um, I think...
He's getting annoyed.
Just tell him.
Oh, OK.
Um, uh, uh, his eyes, but... but
mostly the kindness behind them.
I mean, he takes care of
everyone in his life, everyone.
I honestly haven't met
anyone like him in 20 years.
Translate.
He's such a nice guy.
I'm such a lucky lady.
What are you doing?
Didn't work.
He wants a bribe.
I'm sorry, Sergeant.
Did you just bribe
the registry clerk?
Oh, me?
No.
Uh, I just paid the power bill.
Don't be mad.
I had a great feeling,
so I improvised.
I cannot believe that
you did that to me!
It's been such a lovely evening.
What an unexpected treat for us.
So, Georgia.
Mm-hmm?
I have to ask.
A confident, a beautiful woman
like yourself, what was it
about Alex that
made you choose him
over all the eligible
bachelors in the US?
Theo, can you stop being
a detective for one night?
It's OK.
I think the answer
is pretty obvious...
his cooking.
But truthfully, it's that
he listens, really listens.
Like, everything I say
actually matters to him.
And he sees me
for who I really am.
I actually don't know anyone
who has paid as much attention
to the details of my life.
And that attention
to detail is also what would
make him a great detective.
Come on, dear.
Let's not talk business
at the dinner table.
Actually, I would like
to speak a little business,
if you don't mind.
Oh, uh, are you
sure it's a good time?
No time like the present.
OK.
And, uh, dolma for the road.
You can thank
my mother-in-law for those.
I hope this
is what I think it is.
I think so.
I know he really likes him.
That makes a difference.
Alex was telling
me how different
it is to become a detective here
because it's a private business.
Which is why it's
so important to choose
people with great character.
Hmm.
The right person can
be wonderful for business.
The wrong person can
take a whole agency down.
That is a lot of pressure.
Alex can take it.
A good detective
makes good choices.
I mean, look at the wives
that they chose.
I think that you know
what I'm gonna ask you here.
And honestly, it's long overdue.
I'm glad you took
the initiative to host
us tonight... just the kind
of man I'm looking for.
Why don't you come
to the office tomorrow?
Listen, uh, before you
go on, there's something
I need to come clean about.
And what is that?
What you have seen
with Georgia and I
and our marriage isn't exactly
what we led you both to believe.
Georgia and I inherited
Margaret's house.
And the fastest way
to exchange ownership
was through a legal loophole.
What kind of loophole?
We got married with
a plan to dissolve it as
soon as the sale went through.
I know that this
is very unorthodox,
but it was the only way
to solve our financial problem.
I'm sorry if that makes
you think less of me.
I'm glad that you
told me, Mr. Marini.
And in exchange, I will
tell you exactly what
it makes me think about you.
Here they come.
Oh.
That took a long time.
Hmm.
My Theo is a talker.
And he likes to be thorough.
No detail goes unnoticed.
Is everything OK?
Yes.
I heard everything
I needed to hear.
Ladies, I have
something important
I need to say to you both.
You're looking
at the next official
agent of the Apollo
Investigation team.
Congratulations.
Oh, I'm so happy for you.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I owe this all to you.
Oh, no, you don't.
Stop it.
It's true.
The way you pushed me out of my
comfort zone and supported me,
it was very special.
That is very kind of you to say.
But hey, you were the one
that nailed the interview.
You did.
So, tell me, what
sealed the deal?
Well, he started
by complimenting me
on my reputation
and my integrity.
Hmm.
Meanwhile, here I was
in our pretend marriage,
playing house for him.
It was too much.
I couldn't hold it back, so I...
I told him everything.
Wow.
Good for you.
And he rewarded you
for telling the truth.
He said a lot of people
would have let it slide...
That is...
and ask for forgiveness later.
That is true.
But I have to admit,
um, the whole thing
has got me very confused.
Why?
Mostly because,
uh, the more time
I spend in our pretend marriage,
the more real it feels.
And I have a new problem.
I have, uh, so many amazing
things coming into my life...
my dream job, my dream house.
But, um, after next week, the
only thing that won't be there
for me when I wake up is you.
He really said that?
Ooh, this is a head trip.
It is more than
just a head trip.
It is a full-body
soul sabbatical.
The thing is, Alex is right.
It is becoming harder trying
to figure out what is real
and what is not real.
Look, I guess what
I'm trying to say
is I think I'm falling for him.
Wow, OK.
Don't... don't "wow, OK" me.
Look, you are my friend.
I need your opinion.
I'm sorry.
I mean, I don't
mean to make light.
I just don't know what to say.
I'm torn.
Honestly, the way
you're talking,
it makes me really nervous
about our business.
I also see whenever you
call me from that island,
you're so full of life
and excitement.
Not to mention, your work
has been amazing.
The mockups you sent for the
Madeleine account, stunning.
The client loved
the direction you're going.
And they want more.
But that's it.
Ever since I've
been here, something
has just unlocked in me.
And the ideas, they are
flowing with the tides.
That's great.
But, I mean, what
if you're staying
on the wrong side of the shore?
I mean, this month
is almost over.
I have meetings scheduled
the day after you get back.
I know.
I know.
It makes us seem
like we're just...
Flighty.
That's not
what I was going to say.
We have both sacrificed
so much to start this company.
We both have to be
all in on this.
I know this is a lot.
I know it is.
But I just wanna make sure...
No.
It's... I'll do what's best.
I know you will.
I'm gonna miss this.
The food or the company?
Both, in no particular order.
Do you really need
to leave next week?
Yes.
OK.
But you promise me
that you will come back
and not wait another 20 years.
Your strapatsada alone
is worth coming back for.
You're gonna have to teach
me how to make it.
You are about the 100th
person who has said that to me.
OK, I've been
thinking about this
since the day we saw the Muses.
I think maybe you should
start a cooking school.
Georgia, you know I love
teaching people how to cook.
But a school?
Maybe not a school.
What about a cooking class?
Tourists, locals, they would
love a fun, authentic activity.
Ayanthi could do the day-to-day.
You could do it out
of your kitchen.
You would still be here.
OK, if I were to consider
something like this seriously...
OK.
Georgia, would you be able to...
to help me figure it out?
This is exactly why
I started my business.
Even if there is
an ocean between us,
I would love to help you.
Deal.
Yeah!
Deal.
What are you two plotting?
Easy, Detective.
You are not on the job just yet.
Where are you headed?
I figured I'd hit the
beach while I'm between jobs.
Wanna join?
Which beach?
I don't know.
Uh, how about this one?
You know, despite all the hype,
I've never actually swam here.
Seriously?
Yeah.
Many consider this
the most romantic spot
on Corfu, including your aunt.
Oh, yeah.
I'm sure she told you
the engagement story.
Only once a week.
Usually when she had me weeding
the garden or mending the roof.
She fully believed the legend.
Do you?
I don't know.
I've never tried it with anyone.
Wait, you mean to tell me you
have lived here your entire life
and you've never swam the canal
with anyone you've dated?
People take this legend
very seriously around here.
And they won't even try unless
they're ready to risk it all.
I... I can't stop thinking about
what you... what you did for me.
I just gave you a gentle nudge.
And that's what's
so amazing about you.
I know that what we're doing
here is highly unconventional.
But nothing has felt
this real to me for a long time.
I don't know if you feel the
same way, but I really like you.
And I don't want this to end
when our agreement ends.
Alex, I... I
really like you too.
I do.
But we have to talk about what
makes the most sense here.
I mean, who knows
how we're gonna feel
when all this is said and done?
I don't wanna talk anymore.
I want to swim with you.
OK, I... I just
don't think that...
Don't think.
Do what you do best...
leap before you look.
OK.
But this feels dangerous.
Trust me.
What if I start
to feel claustrophobic?
I'll be there if you need me.
Well, what if we get
slammed up against a seawall?
We straighten
out and keep going.
Come on, be like Margaret, hmm?
Swim with me.
You know this is much
more than just a swim.
I know.
And I still wanna try.
It feels right to me.
Don't you feel it too?
I'm sorry.
I... I can't.
I can't.
I can't.
She kept all my letters.
Oh, we, um...
we paid our electric bill.
I gave your colleague,
um, the money.
No, no, I am not
from the power company.
My name is Christos
Angelopoulos.
And I come from
the registry of land.
I understand that
you and your husband
are registering as the new
owners of this property.
Yes.
I am so sorry.
I was confused.
I have one more task
to complete the interview.
Then I will sign the registry
and be on my way.
Right.
The thing is, my...
my husband is not here.
But I could call him to...
to see if he could come back.
No, that will not be
necessary, young lady.
Cora has already provided all
the necessary documentation.
I know some auditors are
a little more stringent.
But I have my custom
in my jurisdiction
not just to verify
the newlyweds,
but also to wish them the best
for their new life together.
These are for you.
Koufetas, an ancient
Greek custom.
They represent fertility,
purity, and endurance
for your beautiful marriage.
Congratulations.
But wait.
Um...
Hmm?
Don't you need
to ask me anything?
What would you have me ask?
I don't know, uh,
anything that would prove,
you know, that... that we
wanted to get married?
The whole town can see
the love between you two...
from the cricket match
to the marketplace
to the Achilleion Palace.
As Corfiots, we pride
ourselves on recognizing
true love when we see it.
Good day.
Good news is
everything is in order.
I see Alex has already wired
the money to Georgia's account.
By Greek law, there is
a mandatory cooling-off period,
so the annulment won't
be official for 10 days.
I understand these things
can be complicated,
so I will leave you
alone for a moment.
Thanks, Cora.
This makes sense, right?
It's very logical.
Thanks to you, I
could pay off the loan
and keep our business going
until we catch some momentum.
And thanks to you, I
have a place of my own
and the career I've
always dreamed of.
You were a really good husband.
You were a wonderful wife.
"To my most favorite aunt.
I'm so sorry I haven't
written in a while.
I got super busy
after graduation
with, well, starting real life.
It doesn't mean I haven't
been thinking of you.
Ever since I came
back from the island,
I've felt something
missing in me,
like I left a whole
part of myself
back in Corfu, a part
of myself that can just be me,
no matter what anyone
else says or thinks.
The example of the life
you live and
the love you share
with Uncle Andreas
helped me realize that
it's OK to simply be me...
unapologetic, unfiltered,
and unfettered.
I'll never forget that.
And if I do, I'm counting
on you to force me
back to your Greek
paradise to remind me.
Promise me you'll keep me
on the path to find my glendi.
I'm forever proud
to be mini Margaret.
Love always, Georgia."
Hey, were your ears burning?
What do you mean?
I literally just got off the
phone with the CEO of Madeleine.
She has not been this
excited about the branding
since she started the company.
They offered us
a two-year extension.
That is amazing.
That should keep us
going for a while, right?
And then some.
It's incredible.
Except I thought you
would be a little bit
more excited by that news.
No, I...
I am.
I need to talk to you
about something.
What's going on?
I would like to
work remotely for a little bit
- longer.
- I don't understand.
I just told you
about the extension.
Yes.
And we got that extension
while I was working remotely.
Rose, I need this for me.
And look, maybe while
I'm here, I can drum
up some international business.
Remember what I said
about us being all in?
I'm starting to see you can't
be all in unless you can be all
you.
Being here has helped
me remember who I am.
And I know that the way
I work is unorthodox,
but it's what makes me me.
And I truly admire
that about you.
I'm sorry if you didn't
feel that from me before.
But I trust you.
I do.
Thank you.
That really means a lot.
And I'm proud of you.
Yeah?
Yeah.
When you left here,
you were figuring out
what to do about your house.
But now I see you're figuring
out what to do about your home.
Alex.
It is your first day on the job.
You need a full stomach.
I'm not hungry, Mna.
I know you are
upset about Georgia.
But who knows what
the future will bring?
The last time she left, it
took her 20 years to come back.
Who knows if she'll
ever come back again?
Alex, does she know
how you feel about her?
I asked her to swim
the canal with me.
She knows what that means.
I'm sorry.
It's Georgia.
She wants to see me.
Alex!
Go!
Yeah, better.
Alex.
Bring your swimsuit.
Thank you, Mna!
Georgia.
I'm so glad you messaged me.
I don't wanna talk.
I wanna swim.
Are you sure about this?
Oh, I'm actually, um...
I'm pretty scared.
But I have a feeling that
my glendi is on the other side
of that canal.
OK, let's do this.
Oh!
Oh!
That was incredible.
I have never done
anything like that in my...
I love you, Georgia Kimmel.
I fell for you the day your feet
touched down on this island.
I understand if you
have to leave.
But I simply couldn't let
you go without telling you.
I love you too, which I
realized after I married you.
And I'm not going anywhere.
What about your business?
Rose and I agreed that I
would work remotely until you
and I figure this out.
Are you sure about this?
I have spent the last month
trying to figure
out the message that
Aunt Margaret was sending me.
This island has always
been a part of me.
And now, you are too.
I wanna keep searching
for my glendi with you.
I know we have 10
more days left on our marriage,
but can we talk
about an extension?
Yeah.
If the legend is true,
our love will be eternal.
Then we have all
the time in the world.
Morning, Rose.
I brought coffee.
Hi, Georgia.
Got this from
the new place on 3rd.
That to distract
me from the fact
that you are late
to our prep meeting?
No, but this is.
They are a startup just like us.
I wanna support.
Good karma, you know.
We are going to need
it today for our kickoff
call with Madeleine Jewelers.
They are such a huge
client for us.
Which is why I was up all
night coming up with ideas.
Great.
What do you have?
Absolutely nothing.
Not yet, but I will.
You know, I've just
been struggling lately.
You have been here 30 seconds.
And you already have your own
office for that chaos
you're impacting over there.
I prefer to call
it alternative order.
Just make sure your order does
not make its way to my area.
What did I just say?
I know, but it's from my Aunt
Margaret's estate in Greece.
And it feels important.
What tipped you off?
You know, I don't speak Greek.
But you speak legalese,
and it's in English.
Just please, make it make sense.
Georgia.
Mm-hmm?
This is the final notice
for your inheritance.
They've been waiting for you to
read the will for almost a year
- now.
- What?
No.
That's impossible.
It feels like she
just barely passed.
Oh, honey, I understand, but no.
According to this, they
have made several attempts
to contact you.
You have to get to Corfu
by the 18th, or you
could forfeit your inheritance.
What?
Whe... when's the 18th?
Next week.
This... this is bad.
Rose, I am...
I am so, so, so, so sorry.
I was gonna use the sale
to finance our portion
of the business loan.
OK, I'm officially freaking out.
Our burn rate has been
higher than we expected.
I mean, that loan is
keeping us afloat,
but the payments are
coming up very quickly.
Maybe we should reach
out to your parents.
Look, I love them.
But I do not need
a lecture right now.
I will fix this myself.
Maybe I could just call
and claim it without having
to physically be there.
I can not believe you physically
have to be there for this.
Apparently,
it's a unique situation,
according to Madam Cora Stelios,
the Greek lawyer handling it.
Remind me why I have to bring
this giant extra suitcase?
'Cause if I left it up
to you, you'd probably
spend a fortune shipping
your aunt's keepsakes back.
That's true.
Also, the Madeleine team
sent over some items for inspo
on the creative.
They're in the extra suitcase.
Nothing valuable,
just some replicas.
I'm only gonna be
there a few days.
I don't even know
if I'm gonna unpack.
I'm sorry.
I'm just stressed.
They're asking
for a lot on this one,
and you are the creative one.
No, I'm the one that
should be apologizing
for putting this off.
I don't know why I
didn't just handle it.
Because Aunt Margaret
was special to you.
Handling it would mean
she was really gone.
You know, maybe after I
deal with this, then I can clear
the fog and get out of my funk.
You got this.
Thank you.
Mm-hmm.
Anyone else know you're coming?
Just the lawyer.
You know, it's kind of a shame
that I didn't keep in touch
with any of the people
that I met when
I was studying abroad there.
You and your aunt
traveled so much together.
Probably didn't feel the need
to see her back in Corfu.
I'm kind of excited
to go back, you know?
Eat at Taverna Marini.
And maybe Elena's still there.
Oh, she was a culinary goddess.
You're making me hungry.
I'll bring you
back some moussaka.
I'll pack it in between
the keepsakes.
Please don't do that.
Love you.
Love you too.
English, Alex.
If you wanna be a detective,
you have to practice.
They're looking for bilingual
agents these days.
Yes.
Thank you, Nikos.
Let me start over.
I was just saying how
crazy it is that Margaret
left me her house.
I'm moving this week.
Are you sure about that?
That's what she told me.
But I have to wait for another
inheritor to arrive.
And who's the other inheritor?
Cora couldn't legally give
me any details about that.
But wanna know what I think?
I don't.
Of course, you don't.
It's her niece, Georgia.
The one who studied here
for the summer 20 years ago?
I remember Georgia.
Didn't you have a crush
on her back then?
I was young and awkward.
I had a crush on any girl
who would even talk to me.
Very true.
Anyway, we lost touch.
But Margaret always
talked about her.
And if I'm right,
she should be coming
in around 6:30 this evening.
And how do you know
that, Mr. Holmes?
I don't.
But Cora said this other
person is arriving today.
And I checked the schedules.
She'll take a train from
Athens to Goumenissa,
then catch a ferry to Corfu,
then a taxi to the house.
My guess, 6:30 this evening.
You cracked the case.
Elementary, my dear Watson.
But I'm not a detective yet.
What's happening with that?
I mean, I'm still waiting for
an interview from Theo's agency.
He has my application
and probably hundreds of others.
Then it's just a matter of time.
Selfishly, I don't
want you to leave.
I don't want you playing for
the detectives' cricket team.
We'll never beat you.
Sorry, Nikos.
The world does not revolve
around city league cricket.
In my world, that's everything.
Just like I remembered.
Hi!
That's all the Greek I know.
That's OK.
It's great.
I'm just so happy you
guys are still here.
I love this place.
Should I get you a table,
or are you moving in?
Sorry about the luggage.
I came straight
from the airport.
I was starving.
OK, I'll take your luggage to
the back and bring you a menu.
No need for the menu.
I know exactly what I want.
I'll take the moussaka
and feta salad.
Excellent choice.
Go sit wherever you like.
Go, go.
- Sit.
- Thank you.
Welcome to Marini's.
I am the owner.
Please.
Elena, do you remember me?
Oh!
Just look at those eyes!
They're exactly
like your aunt's.
You must be here
for the reading of the will.
Yes, I am.
And by some miracle,
I made it after three
flights and 21 hours.
- 21 hours?
- Yes.
OK, you sit down.
And not another word from
you until your belly is full.
Yanthi, bring a bottle
of our best wine.
Yes.
I think it's a little
early for wine.
It will help you
with your jet lag.
Works for me.
Yes.
Hope you're hungry.
Oh!
I got you.
Can I get you anything else?
Just the bill.
Thank you.
That, I cannot do.
I am sorry, but all
your meals are covered
whenever you eat at Marini's.
I am not a student anymore.
I assure you, I can pay.
I know.
But it was a deal that I
made with your Aunt Margaret
ever since she gave
me the painting.
What painting?
The famous Canal d'Amour
Beach, where Aunt Margaret and
Uncle Andreas got engaged.
And legend has it
that if you swim
through the cave as a couple,
you'll share eternal love?
But only if you
share a kiss inside
the grotto on the other side.
Right, right.
You know, she gave
me that painting
six months before she passed.
People are always asking to buy
that painting, but I say no.
Because, to me, it is priceless.
Yeah, yeah.
So did you miss our little
island while you were away?
Oh, very much.
Changed the way I saw the world,
so much so that I convinced
my business partner to name
our company after the Greek word
for celebration...
- Glendi Creative.
- No.
Yeah!
Glendi.
I love it.
And what do you celebrate?
Oh, finally having the courage
to strike out on my own
after years of working
at a massive firm.
We help small businesses with
their branding and marketing
so they can celebrate
what they do best.
I am so glad you are back.
And I really hope you will see
Alexandros while you are here.
Ale... Alexandros?
Alexandros, my son.
Oh!
Of course, Alex!
He is a police officer now.
Aha!
He is working his way
to become a detective.
How's he doing?
Oh, he is doing well.
When he is not at work
or here at the restaurant,
he's always with his
precious Cassandra.
He is a bit obsessed.
So I... I take it we're
not a fan of Cassandra?
Ugh.
She's just a bit
demanding, you know?
Mm-hmm.
And he's always
running home to her.
Elena!
Oh, dear.
I'm sorry, I must go.
Duty calls.
Oh, no.
It's OK.
Please, do not
be a stranger, hmm?
I won't.
Hi.
Uh, can I... can I help you?
Georgia.
I knew it.
Uh, a bit early,
but I was right.
Uh, so nice to see you.
Oh, sorry.
Uh...
Come on.
It's me, Alex.
Alex.
Wow.
Oh.
Hi.
You look different.
I'll take that as a compliment.
You should.
What are you doing here?
Nice to see you as well.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean it like that.
Of course, it's... it's
really good to see you.
Margaret got me in the habit
of taking care of the garden
and, you know, the flowers
and everything, actually.
I guess it's stuck.
I didn't expect you till later.
Did you catch an early ferry?
I just took a commuter
plane from Athens.
And how long are you staying?
Just five days.
That's not even long
enough to beat the jet lag.
I know.
And I'm so sad because,
look how beautiful.
I just, um... I'm on a tight
deadline for work,
so I'm here to figure out the
will and then head back home.
And I'm here to help
this go smoothly for you.
Well, that's really sweet.
I think I'm good.
I'm just gonna figure
it out with the lawyer.
Definitely.
I mean, Cora, she's very
good at what she does.
I just thought I could help
you sort out the belongings
before I move mine in.
Move yours in?
Mm-hmm.
Move in where?
Here.
Oh, uh, Margaret
left the house to me.
To you?
Mm-hmm.
That can't be right.
Technically, it's half right.
Half?
Are you saying that my aunt
left her house to both of us?
Yes.
But I'm... I'm her niece.
Alex is... is... is
just a neighbor.
And her handyman,
cook, and gardener, not
to mention her chauffeur and her
personal security officer.
Am I missing anything?
Her friend?
I understand.
I do.
Look, my Aunt
Margaret, she loved out
of 10 with anyone in her life.
I wasn't just anyone to her.
I'm sorry.
Help me understand, OK?
No, I blame it
on the turtle dove.
Is this some kinda
Greek metaphor,
or are we actually
talking about a bird?
Yeah, a bird.
A few years back, one
flew into the house,
and she couldn't get him out.
Normally, Andreas
would have helped.
But after he passed,
it was just her.
So she called the police.
I was on duty, so I
helped her with the bird
and gave her my card.
The next day, she
called the police
again for help in the garden.
After a week of doing chores for
her, we started to get closer.
And, uh, it went on like
that until she passed.
Thank you for taking
such great care of her.
And you should have something
to honor your friendship.
I just... surely... surely, she
didn't mean half the house.
But she told me I
could plan on this.
I let the lease run
out on my apartment.
I've packed all my things.
Listen, fair or not, it's
what she promised me.
I wanna fulfill her wishes.
But this is very
vital to my business.
And I'm just a little
stressed about the timing.
I'm sorry, but I
did send many notices.
I know.
You gave me 12 months.
Why did I only have six months?
Because you are local.
Can we all just agree?
Can we just agree
to... to... to handle
this as quickly as possible?
I can agree to that.
Perfect.
Are you open to buying
my half of the house?
It's a bit of a stretch
for me financially.
But I hope to have a new
job soon that will pay more.
How quickly can we do this?
The first step is
to file an official appeal
with the land registry office.
You'll need the signature
of Christos Angelopoulos.
OK.
Christos is a unique man.
And he vacations in Italy,
so you have to wait
until next month to reach him.
Oh, I... I can't...
I can't be here for a month.
Why can't I just
email him my appeal?
Your case is complicated because
of the international
inheritance statute.
What's that?
It's a set of laws that go
into effect when one or more
inheritors are not
Greek or if they are
not married to a Greek citizen.
It could take up to six months.
Six months?
Mm-hmm.
I got it!
I have a proposal that
will fix our problem.
What is that?
Well, you marry me.
Can't we just talk about it?
It's a terrible idea.
Well, it might be a bad plan,
but it is a really good idea and
the only one that allows
me to sell the house to you
in a reasonable amount of time.
I don't know if you
realize this is a small town,
and I'm trying to get
a detective job,
and it's very competitive.
I don't wanna be known
as the man who gets
married on a whim for business.
The optics are not good.
OK, it complicates both
of our lives, I know.
But Cora said it.
We're not breaking the law.
People can't think I
married someone I just met.
Calm down.
It's not like we're strangers.
We do have a little
history, after all.
Ancient history.
We're in Greece.
Isn't that what you
people are famous for?
So glad to see you've still
got your razor-sharp wit.
Keep it in my carry-on.
You're only staying a week.
Establishing residency
takes a month.
What if I stay a month, we
get married, and we tell no one?
Actually, I don't wanna
keep it from your mom.
It's impossible to keep
anything from my mother.
We tell her, no one else.
Oh, no.
This is Corfu.
Everybody's
in everybody's business.
We're gonna have to sell
this like it's real.
Then we sell it.
Enough people know that
we hung out that summer.
We just, you know,
play it up a bit.
And once we cut through the red
tape, we annul the marriage,
shake hands, no
one is the wiser.
You forgot about
the Greek registry clerk.
Cora said they conduct
surprise interviews.
We have no idea
when they'd show up.
I would have to move
in here right away.
That's fine.
We have two very
separate bedrooms.
OK, fine, fine.
But I don't like this... this
plan, just for the record.
Good thing it'll be
stricken from the record as
soon as possible.
The sooner we start,
the sooner it's over.
Yes!
Wait.
What about Cassandra?
Who told you about Cassandra?
Your mom may have mentioned her.
You don't have
to worry about Cassandra.
She'll be happy once
we're finally settled in.
OK.
So what do you say?
You wanna do this with me?
I do.
You are
getting married tomorrow?
What other choice do I have?
I have to start the clock
on this residency thing.
Are you sure it's even legal?
It is totally legal.
It's just creative,
you know, and honestly,
the only logical choice.
OK.
I mean,
without the money from the sale,
I don't know how we
cover this loan payment.
Maybe it's not such a bad plan.
I mean, honestly, it's not the
craziest thing you've ever done.
What was crazier?
Burning Man... need I
remind you about
the infamous cactus incident?
It does not hurt that he looks
like a actual Greek statue.
It doesn't matter.
He has a girlfriend.
He has a girlfriend?
Cassandra.
OK.
So how is that gonna work?
I don't know.
That's an Alex problem.
You do realize your life is
like an episode of Secret Lives
of Grecian Wives?
Wait, is that an actual show?
No, but it should be.
Can I ask
how the creative is going
for the Madeleine account?
You are lucky I am even
looking at this stuff right now.
I'm just getting antsy.
We only have one
fish on the hook.
I want to reel it in, you know?
Yes, I know, OK?
And I promise I will
not let you down.
I gotta go, OK?
But I love you.
I love you too.
Enjoy your last
night of single life.
I will try.
Bye.
Aunt Margaret,
what are you up to?
I read the news!
I am finally getting a daughter.
I have no idea what that says.
Well, it's your wedding
announcement.
What?
Oh, no, no, no, no.
This is bad.
This is bad.
It is mandatory.
They will not issue a marriage
license without this.
How did the paper get the info?
Good.
I know someone at the newspaper,
so they got it in last minute.
I just... I don't
wanna hurt his chances
of getting his detective job.
No, it will help.
Here, a family man is
much more hireable.
Even if it's
a 30-day family man?
Well, maybe after a full month,
you will warm up to the idea of
a more long-term relationship?
OK, let's not get our hopes up.
The way your generation
is with dating,
a mother will take
what she can get.
I'm just so excited.
Have you thought about
what you're going to wear?
I didn't exactly pack
formal wedding attire.
Which is why I got you this.
Oh.
And you don't even need to try
it because it will be perfect,
I guarantee.
For you, anything.
And I think these
earrings will be stunning.
You're just gonna take 'em off.
OK.
They will be perfect
with the outfit.
Wow, we are doing this.
Alex?
Did you see this?
Which?
The wedding dress
my mom gave you
or the newspaper announcement?
Both, but mostly this.
Nobody reads the
newspaper, except maybe the fish
that get wrapped in them.
You don't care, I don't care.
Oh.
Here's the plan.
I'm gonna get dressed.
And then I'm gonna meet
you at the courthouse.
Can I see the dress
she picked out?
Absolutely not.
Oh.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
Did my mother make you
promise not to show me
the dress until the ceremony?
She doesn't wanna jinx it.
And honestly, I
appreciate the dedication.
Whoa, whoa, wait.
Are you wearing my mother's
earrings as well?
Look, she is really into this,
you know, wedding fantasy.
Yeah.
I mean, she's be wanting
this to happen for a while.
Like, not like this.
Yeah.
Of course.
I mean... uh, but she definitely
wants me to get married.
What's holding you back?
I don't know,
just the tiny detail
of finding the right person.
What about Cassandra?
Cassandra?
Yeah.
Your mom, she talked about
how devoted you were to her.
I'm sure she did.
Mama doesn't like how
much I coddle her.
Listen, between us,
Cassandra can be clingy, like
she cannot live without me.
Some would say obsessed.
You know, it's
none of my business.
I just don't want her
to think that, you know, I...
No, no, no, no, no.
It's fine.
I'll show you.
She's here, actually.
What?
Alex!
Oh.
Hold on.
Sandra?
Alex!
Alex, no, this is
a terrible idea.
She can be a bit shy.
No, I don't...
this is not the right time
for us to be doing this.
Oh, my...
Sandra?
Alex!
That's my girl.
I love you.
I love you, sweet girl.
Huh?
What?
You love me too?
You love me too?
See what I mean?
Obsessed.
OK, I'm, um, starting
to put together the pieces.
Yeah, you'd make
a terrible detective.
Clearly.
When did you get
this sweet angel?
I found her when
she was a kitten.
She was hungry, staring
in the window at Marini's.
So I took her home.
And I've treated her like
the queen she is ever since.
She's so beautiful.
What can I say?
I have excellent taste.
Uh, I have to feed her.
Yeah.
And I better get dressed.
If you're going to look
nice in your secret dress,
I should, uh, class it up a bit.
OK, OK, come here.
Here we go.
I guess you're hungry.
Oh, yes, you are.
You really did class it up.
You look amazing as well.
Thank you.
Shall we?
Uh, yes.
Oh, we forgot about the rings.
Oh, no, no, no.
I got them for both of us.
Oh, good.
Are we forgetting anything else?
Oh, um, have you
prepared your vows?
Vows?
You... you... you
want me to say vows?
The details have to be right,
or people might get suspicious.
What people?
It's just your mom.
What about
the officiant, the clerk?
You never know who
these guys might know.
I'll come up with something.
I just don't want this
to balloon into anything bigger,
you know?
It's my little skinny Greek
wedding, not the opposite.
The vows.
Oh, um, I literally never
thought this day would come.
Alex, you were
the first friend I made when
I came to Greece 20 years ago.
And if someone would've
told me back then
that we would be
standing here today,
I would have told them
that they were insane.
But there is no one I
would rather do something
crazy like this with than you.
And I promise to make
the most of it.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Woo!
Uh...
Uh, Georgia?
Yeah.
I remember when
you first came here,
you thought the people of Corfu
were called Corfucians.
When I told you we were
actually cold Corfiots,
you didn't believe me.
And you said "Corfiots"
rhymed with "idiots."
And that couldn't be right.
All I can say is
this Corfiot would be
an idiot if I didn't marry you.
So let's put an end
to this Corfusion confusion
and make it official.
On the right
hand, the Greek way.
It's... it's too small.
They told me it
was a woman's size.
We're not all one-size-fits-all.
I know that, sweetheart.
I just... you just get
past this first knuckle.
Ow.
Ow.
Ow.
- I think I have some lotion.
- No.
- No.
- It might help.
No, no.
Um, is there any
obscure law that
says that we're not actually
married if the ring doesn't fit?
OK.
Great.
Can he just pronounce
us husband and wife?
No.
Yeah.
You may kiss the wife.
So how did we do?
Did it seem real?
Oh, absolutely.
It was beautiful.
OK.
And now we will celebrate.
I will go and get
some more champagne.
But we still have
half a bottle here.
OK.
Oh.
Do you have another event today?
No, we're not supposed to.
It's a little early
for the dinner rush.
I don't think they're
here for dinner.
Hmm?
They're here for the reception.
Mom, Mom, Mom, come, come.
I told you, we wanted
to keep this quiet.
I did not do anything, agapi.
You know Anaxandra.
She told everyone at the salon.
And word gets around.
You know how news travels here.
If you didn't
know, how do we have
a whole buffet ready to serve?
You know I am always
ready for a party.
Now, you just relax and enjoy.
It needs to seem real.
Let's do this.
Oh.
Yes.
It did happen so fast.
But, you know, we did meet
when we were really young,
so in a way, it took forever.
Aw.
Well, I guess you could say
it was love at first sight.
More like love at first fight.
Bravo.
What's my favorite
thing about her?
Aw.
Uh, so many.
How can I pick just one?
You don't have to pick one.
Maybe just your top three.
Oh, my top three.
OK.
Yeah.
Uh, OK.
Uh...
Yeah, thank you, bro.
Oh, we've been here for hours.
How long is this gonna last?
Uh, hard to say.
But it shouldn't go past
3:00 in the morning.
3:00 AM?
We Greeks stay
up late, remember?
OK, I gotta rally.
And I'm gonna need more of this.
Thank you.
I'm so happy for you.
Thank you.
- Oh.
- Georgia?
Nikos!
Oh, Alex told me
you were coming.
I didn't know
you would remember.
Are you kidding me?
I still have your band's
playlist on my phone.
OK, please tell me that the
Acropolis are still together.
We broke up.
Oh.
The lead singer got
married and moved to Athens.
It happens, you know?
It happened today.
Me, Alex... can you believe it?
Yeah, actually, I can.
Alex had a huge crush
on you back then.
Really?
No need to keep up the game.
Alex told me about
your arrangement.
Your secret is safe with me.
Good.
OK.
Because I'm exhausted.
I'm here to help.
I have a cousin who also
married an American.
And she had to deal with
Mr. Angelopoulos as well.
OK, that's the land
registry guy, right?
The one who does the,
um, surprise interview?
Exactly.
She told me he can
be very sneaky.
But don't worry.
We're gonna prepare
you for what to expect.
I wish you could have
prepared me for this party.
We had no idea that it was gonna
be a celebration like this.
Are you kidding me?
One time, Elena
roasted an entire lamb
just because our cricket
team won a scrimmage match.
You still playing cricket?
Yeah, we're actually playing
against the detective agency
next week.
You should come.
Wait, why aren't
the police and detectives
playing on the same team?
It's not the same in Greece.
Here, the detective agencies
are private businesses.
They're separate
from police force.
I really hope Alex
has a huge game
against them
to impress the owner
and hopefully win
us the championship.
He's not talking
about cricket, is he?
Always.
He told me that you
guys had a really big game
coming up with the detectives.
Yeah, I feel no
obligation to come.
Who wants
to spend their honeymoon
on a cricket pitch?
I do.
And the reason
you're still single.
And you've been married
for four hours and 24 seconds.
You're not actually
an expert yet.
Well, I'm getting
the hang of it.
I'll be the judge of that.
Don't let him off
the hook so easily.
He might be charming
at night with his blue eyes
and his fancy suit
and the smile, but trust me,
the real test is how you feel
about him in the morning.
Are you awake?
Alex!
Help!
Where's the coffee?
Oh.
Do you always make this
much noise in the morning?
Only when
I'm up past 3:00 AM from
my impromptu wedding reception.
Oh, can you please just
help me find the coffee?
I'll take care of it.
You go outside
and enjoy the view.
OK.
Glucose?
Um, two sugars?
Uh, not since business school.
Thank you so much.
No sugar?
Why the change?
Ah, my parents have this
theory about coffee drinkers...
no one will take you seriously
if you put sugar in your coffee.
Is that so?
They're very by-the-book.
I guess I took a page out of it.
But you were creative.
Weren't you studying
art when you were here?
For undergrad, yes.
But then I got my master's
in business administration.
My parents made sure of that.
They pressured you into it?
Kinda.
They're not exactly
thrilled that I
left a steady,
well-paid corporate job
to launch a startup.
Margaret was proud of you.
She told me that you always
found a way to be yourself.
She always knew you'd do
big things, like she did.
That's me, mini Margaret,
leaping before I look.
You say that like
it's a bad thing.
No.
My parents loved her very much.
I mean, she was the only
sister my mom had.
Just in their minds, you
know, she was unorthodox.
She was the woman who married
a man just because they swam
through a sea cave together.
I don't think that was
the only reason she married him.
No, of course not.
No.
Uncle Andreas was amazing.
He was kind and thoughtful.
He cherished
everything about her.
The funny thing is, the thing
that he loved about her,
they always described
as being flighty.
And then any time in my life
I would do something
that they disagreed with, they
would describe me the same way.
You know what else is flighty?
The bird that brought
Margaret and I together.
Not such a bad
description, if you ask me.
Hmm.
Man, this coffee
really is strong.
That's why I prefer
Margaret's theory about coffee...
sweet coffee, sweet days...
Sweet life.
I'll go make a sweet one.
That'd be great.
I'll text my mom to bring
over some more shipping tubes.
And I'll just make
sure they're protected.
Thank you so much.
I had no idea how
prolific she was.
She loved this island so much.
If she wasn't exploring
it, she was painting it.
Hmm.
Hmm.
Do you remember who that is?
Hmm?
Oh, yes, the Austrian empress,
Elisabeth, or Sisi, as everyone
called her.
Corfu's most famous foreigner.
She always reminded me
of Aunt Margaret, to be honest.
She was known
to be a bit of a rebel.
Yeah.
They both came to the island
seeking solace and belonging
and found their glendi in Corfu.
"Finding your glendi,"
my favorite saying of hers.
Yeah, I always wanted to ask,
is that a common Greek term?
Ah, to the Greek, glendi is
about bringing people together
to celebrate, to eat, to dance.
But when Margaret was,
um, trying to learn Greek,
she misinterpreted it
in a very endearing way.
She thought it was
about seeking happiness.
For her, glendi meant
finding your celebration.
Have you found yours?
I think I'm on my way.
Getting the detective
job is definitely part of it.
But they haven't called yet.
Well, what about just
going to the office,
showing your face, you know,
doing a little schmoozing?
Excuse me, schmoozing?
It means, um,
buttering someone up
or, uh, greasing the wheels.
That's not really my style.
I'm about my skills,
not my schmooze.
That's not exactly
how you use it, but OK.
Uh, the reason I
ask is because Nikos
said that here in Greece,
the detective agency is private.
So you are the product
that you are marketing.
Shouldn't you make
your product stand out?
You pose
an interesting question.
I'll think about it.
How about you?
How's your glendi coming along?
Well, I named
my company after it.
Doesn't that count?
It depends.
Is it what you really want?
Yes, it is
definitely what I want.
It's just a lot of work.
And there's no guarantee
it's gonna pay off.
Hmm.
What are you most worried about?
Failing yourself
or failing your parents?
You pose
an interesting question.
And I'm gonna think about it.
You know, I think I
wanna go to every place
that she loved on this
island before I leave.
You know, I haven't been
to Caesars Palace since
my grade-school field trip.
I'd love to join when you go.
How about today?
Deal.
Are you expecting someone?
This could be
the surprise interview.
It's only been a week.
Well, that's why they
call it a surprise.
We got this.
Yeah, we better.
If we fail, we start over.
Just be cool.
Oh, if they ask,
my middle name is Ann.
And mine is Achilles.
You can't be serious.
Blame my mother.
Alex, what took you so long?
I have been waiting
here forever.
How did you get here so fast?
Of course.
I was on my way with
the fresh moussaka,
so I stopped by the post office.
Mom, we were about to take
a break and head to the palace
- together.
- Well, that's great.
I would love to go.
The moussaka can wait.
Let me just put it
in the fridge, and I am ready.
I am so happy that I'm invited.
Alex, you will drive my car.
Gladly, Mother.
This palace is
called the Achilleion.
It's named after
Achilles, of course.
You know, that is
Alex's middle name.
I just learned that recently.
Although I prefer
the other statue of him.
Really captures his aura.
I think I prefer this one.
It's more vulnerable
and relatable.
I'm not sure how to take that.
Ugh!
It is Yanthi.
She says they have an unexpected
rush at the restaurant.
I will call a taxi.
If you let others
take over the reins,
you won't have
to rush out of here.
Yanthi is more than capable.
I know.
And I know I said I wanted
to start stepping back.
But I did not say
it would be today.
Can I ask why you
wanna step back?
It's just a little surprising.
That is just so much work.
And ever since
my husband passed, I...
I lost some
of the passion for it.
How long has it been?
It's been five years in October.
Wow.
Can't believe
it's been that long.
Oh, he was a wonderful man.
And if he were here, he wouldn't
want you working so hard.
I know.
And I want to change.
But to what?
Well, behold the goddesses
of inspiration.
Maybe one of the Muses
will inspire you.
Yeah, she's right, Mother.
Well, you know, I
think it's working.
I am feeling inspired...
to go to the market
and pick up some fresh dill.
Because I do not remember seeing
it this morning in the delivery,
and I'm thinking,
is Kostas really
using yesterday's dried-up
herbs in today's tzatziki?
Uh-uh.
You enjoy.
I will see you later.
Bye, Mom.
I didn't mean to push.
I hope I didn't upset her.
Oh, no.
It's fine.
Remember, the Muses
work on their own time.
That is true.
Hmm.
What are you doing?
I don't know yet,
but can you take a picture?
One thing I can say is you're
definitely your aunt's niece.
So, uh, let me see.
Not of me, silly, of the Muse.
OK, OK.
There it is.
OK.
Perfect.
OK, next one.
Here.
Now, I know
you're gonna be playing
for detectives next year.
But that doesn't mean you're
gonna go easy on them today.
Oh, no.
You do not have
to worry about that.
Speaking of, any word from Theo?
Nothing.
You know how to impress him.
Score a lot of 6s today.
You will be in his
office in no time.
Besides, you gotta impress
your new wife up in the stands.
She's gonna be bored to death.
This woman, she's an artist.
She surrounds herself
with design and beauty.
It's fascinating
to see her at work.
I see the old
crush is coming back.
You're definitely getting
extra newlywed points
for coming to this.
Well, especially since I have
no idea how this game is played.
Ah, don't worry.
I'll explain.
Thank you.
Let's go, Alex!
, Niko.
OK, so he's going to bat.
And he wants to hit
it really hard.
Yes!
Yes!
Great!
And then you get one
point, two points?
One point each run.
, Niko!
- He's very good with the bat.
- Well, he better be good.
- He talks about it all the time.
- Nice one!
Yes!
Yes!
They're scoring!
That was great.
Yes!
- Woo!
- No.
- That's right.
- He's out.
Oh.
Never mind.
Oh!
Who's the superfan?
Ah, that's Theo Siafaris.
He owns the biggest
detective agency in Corfu.
That's the guy Alex
wants an interview with?
Mm-hmm.
Hey, did you see?
Theo's in the crowd.
Time to impress him.
Let's go, Alex!
Yeah!
These detectives don't have
a clue who they're dealing with.
Make them want
you on their team!
What is she doing?
She's being a supportive wife.
Now focus.
OK.
We need a 6.
Yeah, we need a 6.
We do.
Woo!
They did it!
They did it!
They did it!
They did it!
They got a 6!
Yes!
That's my husband!
That was a great game.
I'm glad you came.
Oh, I wouldn't have missed it.
That was so fun.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Um, hi, Mr. Siafaris.
I hope you're not here to gloat.
I would never.
I mean, I totally
could, but I won't.
Hi, I'm Georgia Kimmel.
Actually, it's
Georgia Marini now.
I recently married Alex Marini.
You know, hit
the 6, won the game.
I know.
You make it very clear
during the match.
Sorry.
Um, I'm a very supportive wife.
You know, he's quite
the catch, don't you think?
I can see that.
So he recently
applied for, um, a job.
Sorry, I have to take this.
Oh, no worries.
Oh, no.
What's done is done.
You should have seen his face.
It was half excitement, half
total fear for his life.
So what did you tell him?
I was about to tell him about
your application, smoothly.
And then he got a call
and ruined my plan.
A risky plan,
considering this man
has the power to make
or break my career.
I think it
would have been perfect.
I mean, you were so charming.
Thank you.
It didn't hurt that Alex
played like Hercules out there.
Hercules?
He was like Zeus
hurling thunderbolts.
Exactly.
I'm telling you, Theo
would have interviewed
you right on the spot
had he not gotten a call.
To my American wife,
an incredible woman who
often leaps before she looks.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Which fortress
do you like better,
the new Old Fortress from
the 1500s or the old Old
Fortress from the Middle Ages?
The older, the better.
Same.
Oh.
I love how nature is
reclaiming the land.
Yes, there is something
very beautiful about something
returning to its true nature.
Thank you for coming with me.
I can't help but feel like it
might be my last time here.
It doesn't have to be.
Come on, let's do this.
Ah!
- You know I hate selfies, huh?
- Too bad.
We have to take
'em on both phones,
just in case
the interviewer asks.
Oh, what do you mean you
don't wanna take a selfie?
Come on.
Just smile and say,
"I love my wife."
I love my wife.
There you go.
Your turn.
OK, let's see you now.
OK, "I love my husband."
I love my husband!
Yeah.
Woo-hoo!
Oh, yeah.
Hi.
Sorry to disturb you.
I know there's
a genius at work here.
Oh, hardly.
Sorry about the mess.
I swear there's a brain
behind the storm here.
Oh, by all means, storm away.
I just came in to see
if you wanted some food.
I don't think you've eaten
since lunch yesterday.
I'm pretty sure that I am
running on straight coffee.
Can I take you to Margaret's
favorite gyro place?
Oh, you're my hero.
Hmm.
Aunt Margaret was right.
This is the best gyro
on the face of the Earth.
Told you.
Thank you.
I think I found my new glendi...
just eating street food nonstop.
What you're describing
is paradeisos.
Paradeisos?
Pa... oh, paradise.
Yeah, exactly.
- Yeah, I'm getting it.
- Yeah?
Yeah.
OK, if we see yogurt,
we are stopping.
You got it.
Oh, look at these!
Wow, so pretty.
Ooh.
Look at that.
I love how natural
and raw it is.
Yeah.
If you like these, you
should see the necklaces.
Ooh.
Thank you.
You know this is where Aunt
Margaret and Uncle Andreas
had their first date?
If there is a more
beautiful view in the world,
I haven't seen it.
Hmm.
And if there is a more perfect
couple, I haven't seen it.
Hmm.
They were effortlessly
effortful together.
What do you mean by that?
I mean that they
supported each other's dreams.
One week, Aunt Margaret
just offhand said,
I think I wanna start painting.
And then he cleared out
the entire living room
and turned it
into an art studio.
Do you know what she did
when Andreas decided he wanted
to swim the Strait of Corfu?
Oh, yes, she got
her boating license
so she could follow along with
him and make sure he was OK.
It's so sweet.
That's the type
of love I'm looking for.
Hmm.
I wouldn't settle
for anything less.
And you shouldn't have to.
Can I cook for you?
Sure.
Yeah.
That's quite the non sequitur.
Also, it is, uh,
10:30 in the morning.
I know, but this
recipe will take a while,
so let's get started.
- OK.
- Come on.
You lead the way.
Yep.
Here we go.
Careful.
Let's go.
Corfu was a stop
on the Silk Road,
so we've always had spices
from around the world.
Basically, I grew up
at the restaurant,
so my parents were always
sending me out for ingredients.
I love that.
So what are we getting?
Pastitsada.
It's the signature
dish of Corfu.
It's like a Sunday
roast over pasta.
No one makes it
better than my mother.
But I'm not so bad myself.
Well, I'm happy to be
the judge of that.
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.
What?
What is happening?
I just saw Theo Siafaris.
Why is that a bad thing?
I don't know.
It's awkward.
He's out with his wife.
And I don't wanna bother him.
What's his wife's name?
- Sofia.
- Great.
Let's go.
No, no, no.
I don't know.
If this backfires, I
might not get the job.
Yeah.
But if you don't put
yourself out there,
someone else will get the job.
Georgia, I really need this.
Buying the house from you is
a financial stretch for me.
If this job doesn't work
out, I could be in trouble.
Trust me, this is what I do, OK?
Let's go.
Uh, Theo.
Hey, Alex.
Yes.
Hi.
Oh, and I see your lovely
wife, the cricket fan,
is here as well.
Hi, Mr. Siafaris.
Good to see you.
And this must be
your lovely wife, Sofia...
exactly as you described.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
Have we met?
Oh, not yet, no.
But Alex has told me everything
about Corfu's power couple.
Oh.
Uh-huh.
I'm Georgia, Alex's wife.
I didn't know you
got married, Alex.
Last time I saw
your mother, she told me
it was just you and your cat.
Yeah, it was
until very recently.
Just over two weeks, actually.
But when you know, you know.
So you don't know each
other very long, then?
Actually, 20 years and counting.
I am so confused.
My aunt married
a local, Andreas Komnenos.
And so I came here
for a summer abroad program,
stayed with them,
met Alex, and I guess
some fires never burn out.
That's so true.
Well, I'm so sorry we
missed the festivities.
Oh, it's OK.
We kept it really small.
Alex is mostly focused
on work right now.
But every day with
him is a celebration.
Oh, how sweet.
But congratulations.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Absolutely, you're a lucky man.
And not only
on the cricket pitch.
We'll have to take
you both to dinner
sometime soon to celebrate.
Uh, it would
have to be next month.
We leave for vacation
in two days.
Oh, too bad you couldn't
come over tonight.
Alex is making pastitsada.
Oh.
Oh, no.
You just said the magic words.
Theo loves pastitsada.
Well, then you have to come.
There's gonna be plenty.
Uh, Georgia, my love, I'm
sure they have plans tonight.
No, no, we don't actually.
Yes.
It would be nice to see
you before we leave.
Maybe we can talk
a little business as well.
Great.
Then it's settled.
- See you tonight.
- Brilliant.
- Yeah.
- See you soon.
- Wonderful.
- Bye.
Amazing.
I can't believe you
invited them over.
They're leaving for a month.
We needed to seize the moment.
Yeah, and what
if the moment ends up exposing
our secret arrangement?
Please don't be mad at me.
I don't have time to be mad.
I have to prepare
the ingredients.
Yeah, well, you're
chopping that garlic like you
got a vendetta against it.
Maybe because I'm
stressed about the fact
that I have to schmooze
on the man who has the power
to make or break my career.
It's just schmooze.
Never mind.
Look, you're just gonna
have to trust me on this.
This is a good thing.
I really hope you're right.
But I also hope to ride this
out without him discovering
what's actually going on here.
OK, how can I help you?
What can I do?
Do you want me to,
you know, chop,
or do you want me to boil, or...
Oh, no, no, no, no.
You're not getting away
with the easy stuff.
You're making the dolmades.
Just because I
love eating them doesn't mean
I know how to make them.
For this, we need
reinforcements.
Prepare to experience
my childhood.
Yeah,
a little bit of everything?
Yes.
Let's start with this.
Not too much.
No.
Go, go.
You go.
Mother.
Hmm.
Go, go, go.
- Would it work?
- More.
Oh, gosh.
Bravo.
Yeah.
- It's amazing.
- I made those.
I know.
I'm so proud of it.
I can't believe I did that.
My work here is done.
Everything smells delicious.
Wait till you taste it.
Your mom is such a good teacher.
Yeah, she was
totally in her element.
Is that Theo and Sofia already?
Well, they're not supposed
to be here for an hour.
Your mom?
No.
She has an event
at the restaurant.
OK.
Hey, we got this.
- We're good.
- Yeah.
- Wait, wait.
- Oh.
Wait.
Put this on.
Oh, there you go...
a wedding ring that
fits this time.
Don't wanna fail the interview
on a technicality.
I didn't realize
you bought this.
That's because I distracted you.
Aw, I love it.
OK, we're... we're coming!
Is this the guy?
This is Thomas Riskas.
Oh.
That must be one
of Chris's colleagues.
Oh, so lovely to meet you.
Would you like to come
in and take a seat?
So Mr. Riskus has
a question for you.
Hmm.
He asked what do
you love about me.
Oh.
Well, it's straight
to the heart.
Mm-hmm.
OK.
I... I guess... I...
I guess I would
say, um, I think...
He's getting annoyed.
Just tell him.
Oh, OK.
Um, uh, uh, his eyes, but... but
mostly the kindness behind them.
I mean, he takes care of
everyone in his life, everyone.
I honestly haven't met
anyone like him in 20 years.
Translate.
He's such a nice guy.
I'm such a lucky lady.
What are you doing?
Didn't work.
He wants a bribe.
I'm sorry, Sergeant.
Did you just bribe
the registry clerk?
Oh, me?
No.
Uh, I just paid the power bill.
Don't be mad.
I had a great feeling,
so I improvised.
I cannot believe that
you did that to me!
It's been such a lovely evening.
What an unexpected treat for us.
So, Georgia.
Mm-hmm?
I have to ask.
A confident, a beautiful woman
like yourself, what was it
about Alex that
made you choose him
over all the eligible
bachelors in the US?
Theo, can you stop being
a detective for one night?
It's OK.
I think the answer
is pretty obvious...
his cooking.
But truthfully, it's that
he listens, really listens.
Like, everything I say
actually matters to him.
And he sees me
for who I really am.
I actually don't know anyone
who has paid as much attention
to the details of my life.
And that attention
to detail is also what would
make him a great detective.
Come on, dear.
Let's not talk business
at the dinner table.
Actually, I would like
to speak a little business,
if you don't mind.
Oh, uh, are you
sure it's a good time?
No time like the present.
OK.
And, uh, dolma for the road.
You can thank
my mother-in-law for those.
I hope this
is what I think it is.
I think so.
I know he really likes him.
That makes a difference.
Alex was telling
me how different
it is to become a detective here
because it's a private business.
Which is why it's
so important to choose
people with great character.
Hmm.
The right person can
be wonderful for business.
The wrong person can
take a whole agency down.
That is a lot of pressure.
Alex can take it.
A good detective
makes good choices.
I mean, look at the wives
that they chose.
I think that you know
what I'm gonna ask you here.
And honestly, it's long overdue.
I'm glad you took
the initiative to host
us tonight... just the kind
of man I'm looking for.
Why don't you come
to the office tomorrow?
Listen, uh, before you
go on, there's something
I need to come clean about.
And what is that?
What you have seen
with Georgia and I
and our marriage isn't exactly
what we led you both to believe.
Georgia and I inherited
Margaret's house.
And the fastest way
to exchange ownership
was through a legal loophole.
What kind of loophole?
We got married with
a plan to dissolve it as
soon as the sale went through.
I know that this
is very unorthodox,
but it was the only way
to solve our financial problem.
I'm sorry if that makes
you think less of me.
I'm glad that you
told me, Mr. Marini.
And in exchange, I will
tell you exactly what
it makes me think about you.
Here they come.
Oh.
That took a long time.
Hmm.
My Theo is a talker.
And he likes to be thorough.
No detail goes unnoticed.
Is everything OK?
Yes.
I heard everything
I needed to hear.
Ladies, I have
something important
I need to say to you both.
You're looking
at the next official
agent of the Apollo
Investigation team.
Congratulations.
Oh, I'm so happy for you.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I owe this all to you.
Oh, no, you don't.
Stop it.
It's true.
The way you pushed me out of my
comfort zone and supported me,
it was very special.
That is very kind of you to say.
But hey, you were the one
that nailed the interview.
You did.
So, tell me, what
sealed the deal?
Well, he started
by complimenting me
on my reputation
and my integrity.
Hmm.
Meanwhile, here I was
in our pretend marriage,
playing house for him.
It was too much.
I couldn't hold it back, so I...
I told him everything.
Wow.
Good for you.
And he rewarded you
for telling the truth.
He said a lot of people
would have let it slide...
That is...
and ask for forgiveness later.
That is true.
But I have to admit,
um, the whole thing
has got me very confused.
Why?
Mostly because,
uh, the more time
I spend in our pretend marriage,
the more real it feels.
And I have a new problem.
I have, uh, so many amazing
things coming into my life...
my dream job, my dream house.
But, um, after next week, the
only thing that won't be there
for me when I wake up is you.
He really said that?
Ooh, this is a head trip.
It is more than
just a head trip.
It is a full-body
soul sabbatical.
The thing is, Alex is right.
It is becoming harder trying
to figure out what is real
and what is not real.
Look, I guess what
I'm trying to say
is I think I'm falling for him.
Wow, OK.
Don't... don't "wow, OK" me.
Look, you are my friend.
I need your opinion.
I'm sorry.
I mean, I don't
mean to make light.
I just don't know what to say.
I'm torn.
Honestly, the way
you're talking,
it makes me really nervous
about our business.
I also see whenever you
call me from that island,
you're so full of life
and excitement.
Not to mention, your work
has been amazing.
The mockups you sent for the
Madeleine account, stunning.
The client loved
the direction you're going.
And they want more.
But that's it.
Ever since I've
been here, something
has just unlocked in me.
And the ideas, they are
flowing with the tides.
That's great.
But, I mean, what
if you're staying
on the wrong side of the shore?
I mean, this month
is almost over.
I have meetings scheduled
the day after you get back.
I know.
I know.
It makes us seem
like we're just...
Flighty.
That's not
what I was going to say.
We have both sacrificed
so much to start this company.
We both have to be
all in on this.
I know this is a lot.
I know it is.
But I just wanna make sure...
No.
It's... I'll do what's best.
I know you will.
I'm gonna miss this.
The food or the company?
Both, in no particular order.
Do you really need
to leave next week?
Yes.
OK.
But you promise me
that you will come back
and not wait another 20 years.
Your strapatsada alone
is worth coming back for.
You're gonna have to teach
me how to make it.
You are about the 100th
person who has said that to me.
OK, I've been
thinking about this
since the day we saw the Muses.
I think maybe you should
start a cooking school.
Georgia, you know I love
teaching people how to cook.
But a school?
Maybe not a school.
What about a cooking class?
Tourists, locals, they would
love a fun, authentic activity.
Ayanthi could do the day-to-day.
You could do it out
of your kitchen.
You would still be here.
OK, if I were to consider
something like this seriously...
OK.
Georgia, would you be able to...
to help me figure it out?
This is exactly why
I started my business.
Even if there is
an ocean between us,
I would love to help you.
Deal.
Yeah!
Deal.
What are you two plotting?
Easy, Detective.
You are not on the job just yet.
Where are you headed?
I figured I'd hit the
beach while I'm between jobs.
Wanna join?
Which beach?
I don't know.
Uh, how about this one?
You know, despite all the hype,
I've never actually swam here.
Seriously?
Yeah.
Many consider this
the most romantic spot
on Corfu, including your aunt.
Oh, yeah.
I'm sure she told you
the engagement story.
Only once a week.
Usually when she had me weeding
the garden or mending the roof.
She fully believed the legend.
Do you?
I don't know.
I've never tried it with anyone.
Wait, you mean to tell me you
have lived here your entire life
and you've never swam the canal
with anyone you've dated?
People take this legend
very seriously around here.
And they won't even try unless
they're ready to risk it all.
I... I can't stop thinking about
what you... what you did for me.
I just gave you a gentle nudge.
And that's what's
so amazing about you.
I know that what we're doing
here is highly unconventional.
But nothing has felt
this real to me for a long time.
I don't know if you feel the
same way, but I really like you.
And I don't want this to end
when our agreement ends.
Alex, I... I
really like you too.
I do.
But we have to talk about what
makes the most sense here.
I mean, who knows
how we're gonna feel
when all this is said and done?
I don't wanna talk anymore.
I want to swim with you.
OK, I... I just
don't think that...
Don't think.
Do what you do best...
leap before you look.
OK.
But this feels dangerous.
Trust me.
What if I start
to feel claustrophobic?
I'll be there if you need me.
Well, what if we get
slammed up against a seawall?
We straighten
out and keep going.
Come on, be like Margaret, hmm?
Swim with me.
You know this is much
more than just a swim.
I know.
And I still wanna try.
It feels right to me.
Don't you feel it too?
I'm sorry.
I... I can't.
I can't.
I can't.
She kept all my letters.
Oh, we, um...
we paid our electric bill.
I gave your colleague,
um, the money.
No, no, I am not
from the power company.
My name is Christos
Angelopoulos.
And I come from
the registry of land.
I understand that
you and your husband
are registering as the new
owners of this property.
Yes.
I am so sorry.
I was confused.
I have one more task
to complete the interview.
Then I will sign the registry
and be on my way.
Right.
The thing is, my...
my husband is not here.
But I could call him to...
to see if he could come back.
No, that will not be
necessary, young lady.
Cora has already provided all
the necessary documentation.
I know some auditors are
a little more stringent.
But I have my custom
in my jurisdiction
not just to verify
the newlyweds,
but also to wish them the best
for their new life together.
These are for you.
Koufetas, an ancient
Greek custom.
They represent fertility,
purity, and endurance
for your beautiful marriage.
Congratulations.
But wait.
Um...
Hmm?
Don't you need
to ask me anything?
What would you have me ask?
I don't know, uh,
anything that would prove,
you know, that... that we
wanted to get married?
The whole town can see
the love between you two...
from the cricket match
to the marketplace
to the Achilleion Palace.
As Corfiots, we pride
ourselves on recognizing
true love when we see it.
Good day.
Good news is
everything is in order.
I see Alex has already wired
the money to Georgia's account.
By Greek law, there is
a mandatory cooling-off period,
so the annulment won't
be official for 10 days.
I understand these things
can be complicated,
so I will leave you
alone for a moment.
Thanks, Cora.
This makes sense, right?
It's very logical.
Thanks to you, I
could pay off the loan
and keep our business going
until we catch some momentum.
And thanks to you, I
have a place of my own
and the career I've
always dreamed of.
You were a really good husband.
You were a wonderful wife.
"To my most favorite aunt.
I'm so sorry I haven't
written in a while.
I got super busy
after graduation
with, well, starting real life.
It doesn't mean I haven't
been thinking of you.
Ever since I came
back from the island,
I've felt something
missing in me,
like I left a whole
part of myself
back in Corfu, a part
of myself that can just be me,
no matter what anyone
else says or thinks.
The example of the life
you live and
the love you share
with Uncle Andreas
helped me realize that
it's OK to simply be me...
unapologetic, unfiltered,
and unfettered.
I'll never forget that.
And if I do, I'm counting
on you to force me
back to your Greek
paradise to remind me.
Promise me you'll keep me
on the path to find my glendi.
I'm forever proud
to be mini Margaret.
Love always, Georgia."
Hey, were your ears burning?
What do you mean?
I literally just got off the
phone with the CEO of Madeleine.
She has not been this
excited about the branding
since she started the company.
They offered us
a two-year extension.
That is amazing.
That should keep us
going for a while, right?
And then some.
It's incredible.
Except I thought you
would be a little bit
more excited by that news.
No, I...
I am.
I need to talk to you
about something.
What's going on?
I would like to
work remotely for a little bit
- longer.
- I don't understand.
I just told you
about the extension.
Yes.
And we got that extension
while I was working remotely.
Rose, I need this for me.
And look, maybe while
I'm here, I can drum
up some international business.
Remember what I said
about us being all in?
I'm starting to see you can't
be all in unless you can be all
you.
Being here has helped
me remember who I am.
And I know that the way
I work is unorthodox,
but it's what makes me me.
And I truly admire
that about you.
I'm sorry if you didn't
feel that from me before.
But I trust you.
I do.
Thank you.
That really means a lot.
And I'm proud of you.
Yeah?
Yeah.
When you left here,
you were figuring out
what to do about your house.
But now I see you're figuring
out what to do about your home.
Alex.
It is your first day on the job.
You need a full stomach.
I'm not hungry, Mna.
I know you are
upset about Georgia.
But who knows what
the future will bring?
The last time she left, it
took her 20 years to come back.
Who knows if she'll
ever come back again?
Alex, does she know
how you feel about her?
I asked her to swim
the canal with me.
She knows what that means.
I'm sorry.
It's Georgia.
She wants to see me.
Alex!
Go!
Yeah, better.
Alex.
Bring your swimsuit.
Thank you, Mna!
Georgia.
I'm so glad you messaged me.
I don't wanna talk.
I wanna swim.
Are you sure about this?
Oh, I'm actually, um...
I'm pretty scared.
But I have a feeling that
my glendi is on the other side
of that canal.
OK, let's do this.
Oh!
Oh!
That was incredible.
I have never done
anything like that in my...
I love you, Georgia Kimmel.
I fell for you the day your feet
touched down on this island.
I understand if you
have to leave.
But I simply couldn't let
you go without telling you.
I love you too, which I
realized after I married you.
And I'm not going anywhere.
What about your business?
Rose and I agreed that I
would work remotely until you
and I figure this out.
Are you sure about this?
I have spent the last month
trying to figure
out the message that
Aunt Margaret was sending me.
This island has always
been a part of me.
And now, you are too.
I wanna keep searching
for my glendi with you.
I know we have 10
more days left on our marriage,
but can we talk
about an extension?
Yeah.
If the legend is true,
our love will be eternal.
Then we have all
the time in the world.