Acapulco (2021) s04e09 Episode Script

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["ZIKITUM" playing]
Oh.
Making some last-minute design tweaks?
- [grunting] Yeah.
- An artist's work is never done.
- [grunts]
- [pants]
Moving furniture helps me release anger.
[sighs] Okay.
Right in front of a fire alarm.
[clears throat]
Uh, so, um, are you ready to dazzle
the reporter from Leisure Magazine?
No, you can handle it. [sighs]
I mean, what would you need me for?
According to you,
I don't care about this place at all.
Uh, wait, I-I can't do it without you.
You're the design expert,
and I thought you might want
to spend some time together
because, well,
Octavio may have mentioned something
about you still having feelings for me.
Octavio? What?
He doesn't know how I feel.
He's an immature telenovela star.
He sees romance everywhere.
Aha! I knew you didn't like him. [grunts]
In your face, Octavio!
Okay, so you're both immature.
Look, tomorrow I'm gonna put on a smile,
I'm gonna cut the ribbon,
and I'm gonna show face at the party.
And then I'm leaving
on the first flight to Milano.
[stammers] But…
- [sighs] Julia…
- Oh.
Don't forget to tell the reporters
about those chairs
that I had specially upholstered
from Morocco.
You can't find
authentic Berber fabric here.
Wh-What's Berber?
Who's Berber?
Julia!
Okay, so, that's the pool.
This is where we had a memorial
for my dead mentor.
That's a mural
my son-in-law won't let me see.
And in there is the ballroom.
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
The ballroom?
The famous ballroom
from the 1986 Miss Universe pageant?
- Mm-hmm.
- [gasps]
I mean, there must be
a wild story behind that day.
Yeah.
There is.
[indistinct chattering]
Is there anyone else I could speak to?
Like a manager? Someone?
There will be
a Head of Operations eventually,
but I haven't hired one yet.
No one has the passion that I have
for this place.
Clearly.
- [Paloma] María! Hi!
- Hi.
We are so honored you're here.
I'm Paloma, Máximo's daughter.
I'm just going to steal him
for one second.
Yeah.
[in Spanish] Okay, listen!
I know you're bummed
Julia backed out.
But all of this will have been for
nothing if we get bad press.
[sighs]
Fine, you're right.
You're right. Besides…
I'm way too fragile for a
negative review right now.
- Hmm.
- [sighs]
[in English] Come on. Let's go.
My dad would be delighted
to tell you all about the pageant
with many incredible twists and turns.
Great.
It was July…
It was July 1986,
and I was about to embark
on the most challenging day
I had ever faced at Las Colinas.
Okay, folks, we're almost ready to go live
to 500 million people
watching around the world.
- [cheering, chuckling]
- Ah, ah, ah, ah!
That is half a billion people, people!
[grunts] Thanks, Dulce.
But maybe don't add
to my stress right now.
Janet LaCroix,
the very important CEO of Miss Universe,
is looking for a few
last-minute seat fillers in the audience.
Would anyone mind volunteering
three hours of their…
You wanna watch?
Well, I just think it's good for the baby
to be exposed to large crowds
at a young age.
Thanks, guys. [chuckles]
Hope you have fun.
[in Spanish] Oh, this isn't about "fun."
This is about witnessing
the end of Miss Venezuela's
reign of terror.
She can't win every year…
[in English] Thank you, Lupe?
[stammers] Okay.
Now remember, everybody, please,
this is not just about
how the broadcast looks,
it's about how we look as a resort.
It is the only chance for Las Colinas
to reclaim its number one status.
We fail in this task…
Well, I have the time-share investors
on speed dial.
You heard the man!
No room for mistakes.
There are still a lot of checks
to check off the checklist.
First of which is to find my checklist.
Go, team!
[staff cheering]
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah!
Focus.
Venezuela!
Wow! No notes! [chuckles]
Finland, honey, uncross your legs.
- You look like a baby deer.
- [chuckles]
- [shouting] France!
- [yelps, laughs]
Oh, some pipes on that one.
- Uh, just a thought, Janet.
- France!
Maybe we could have the contestants
say their country and their name.
Give it a more personal touch.
Fun idea, Diane,
but we're chasing daylight here.
Why don't you stick
to handling hotel business,
and I'll handle the pageant?
Like two distinct, organized lanes.
[chuckles] Of course.
I'm only here to help.
I'm so glad we're on the same page.
[chuckles]
[chuckles]
[in Spanish] Oh, very fancy.
[sighs]
Oh, yes, my love.
This is a classy event.
I wish you didn't
wear that shirt.
Relax. I'll just button
up the blazer.
Look. No one
can see it.
But if Julia wins,
then I'll show it off
in all its glory!
That's the spirit.
Are you sure this is where you
want to spend your last night
before you go to Vassar?
It's just…
not really our style.
I'm just happy to be
someplace
where Doña Rosita isn't snoring
between us on the couch.
I'm Máximo's mom, Dulce.
[in English]
Can't be too careful about fakes.
[in Spanish] You were just at my posada.
[Dulce, in English] And?
[in Spanish] I babysat you as a child.
[in English] That means nothing to me.
- Go ahead.
- [Nora] Ay.
I'm gonna tell your mom.
[in English] Five away from the opening
cultural dance, ladies. Let's go.
[in Spanish] I can't believe we're
actually here.
Azul, thanks for giving
me this chance.
[chuckles] How could I not?
I mean, we've come
a long way
since you designed my
dress for graduation.
Do you remember?
Those shoulder pads were
bigger than your head.
Azul, don't be nervous.
Everything's gonna be okay.
[producer, in English] Okay, let's wrap up
these interviews, folks.
Gloria, I know this
is my 35th message to you,
but just-just give me one more chance
and come to the pageant today.
[stammers] I just wanna talk
and make out if it goes well.
[sighs] Call me.
This is… This is Chad.
Ay, Chad. Chad, Chad, Chad.
It seems to me like you need
some fatherly advice.
- Again, you're not my fa…
- It's getting sad.
It's time for you to move on from Gloria.
Move on? There's no one else.
What do you mean there is no one else?
Chad, por favor.
Literally the most amazing women
in the world,
no, the universe, are all here right now.
You desperately need a distraction,
and Turks and Caicos
is staring at you right now.
Well, tell them both I'm not interested.
Miss Turks and Caicos is one person, Chad.
We'll have a geography lesson later.
Well, I guess it couldn't hurt.
My mom did enter me in pageants as a kid,
so we'd have something in common.
Blondest boy in Topeka 1974.
Okay.
Go get her.
[mutters]
[knocks on door]
[in Spanish] Don Pablo?!
What are you doing here?
I just came to watch
the pageant
and congratulate you.
That airport switcheroo,
very clever.
Thank you. Please have a seat.
Wait.
Are you here to play some
sort of mind game?
Are you trying to
rattle me?
No, no. Not at all.
I wouldn't miss the biggest
event in Acapulco.
I also brought you a gift.
What's inside?
It's a king cobra, isn't it?
Or a bomb? Is something ticking?
Máximo.
Just open it.
Our añejo!
Something to celebrate with later.
Thank you, Don Pablo.
That's very kind of you.
Well, you deserve it.
[Máximo chuckles]
Just out of curiosity, why aren't
you sitting in your chair?
Oh, it's just, it's drying.
From the leather cleaner.
That's a thing.
Sure it is.
Well, I'm off to watch
the show.
Máximo.
If you pull this off,
Las Colinas will be
back on top
of all the best hotels
in Acapulco.
Congratulations.
[in English] "If you pull this off."
[clicks tongue]
Don Pablo meant well,
but I couldn't get his words
out of my head.
And while the first round of the pageant
had gone off without a hitch,
I decided to check backstage
to make sure
everything was running smoothly.
[chattering]
[contestant] God, it's so hot.
[Alejandro] Máximo!
What is wrong with the A/C?
It is 100 degrees in here.
This is murder for the contestants.
And worse, my hair.
This event is meant to make Las Colinas
look elegant,
but instead we all look like roadies
for Whitesnake, Máximo.
Do you know who is melting, Máximo?
Miss Sri-freaking-Lanka.
You knew we'd have big lights
and blow dryers.
Didn't you plan for this?
Girls are dying onstage.
[sighs] Except Miss Venezuela.
My rock.
Her hair's perfect.
Don't worry, Ms. LaCroix.
I'll get the air conditioning fixed ASAP.
[chattering continues]
[in Spanish] I can't believe you made
it to the semifinals!
You beat out 67 other
contestants!
- Yeah!
- Bunch of losers, huh?
- Oh, Julia!
- [laughs]
Don't worry, they can't
understand.
I speak five languages.
Jerk.
Eh.
Everything okay?
Yeah, yeah. It's just the
heat is making
the dress stick to
your skin.
Just one more tug…
and I…
- [rips]
- [both gasping]
Oh no!
No!
[speaks Mandarin]
[in English] That is Mandarin for,
"You're screwed." [chuckles]
[Máximo] Thanks for helping me
fix the A/C, Paco.
You saved me.
Please, you saved me.
My wife said I wasn't allowed to
see the swimsuit competition.
Wait. Why hasn't it kicked in yet?
Oh, well.
It's an old machine.
But…
give it a second.
[in English] Folks, we're getting closer
to crowning our queen.
So top off your martinis
and tell your wives that you love 'em,
'cause coming up next,
we'll meet our gorgeous semifinalists.
I'm Bill Baylor, former Mister Oklahoma.
I know you'll miss this pretty face,
but don't worry,
I'll see you in a few.
[director] And, cut.
- Commercial break, everyone. Thank you.
- [sighs, groans]
Ah, Dios mío. I need water.
I need water. It's so hot.
It feels like Satan's nethers
after a marathon.
[groans]
- [thuds]
- [audience gasping]
Hail Mary, full of grace,
please let this angel-faced
white man, Bill Baylor,
be okay…
My love,
it's so hot.
I'm sweating buckets.
Can I please take
my blazer off?
Hang in there, my love.
Not until Julia wins.
Come on!
[whimpers]
Hey Sara,
I heard you got into NYU!
How exciting!
The Big Apple!
- So cool, right?
- Mm-hmm.
When do you leave?!
I leave in a few weeks!
Aída leaves for Vassar
tomorrow.
Ooh, Vassar!
Sounds fancy.
Is that near Park Avenue?
No.
No. It's upstate New York.
But we're going to
make it work.
So you're gonna be long distance.
Wow. You're both brave.
- [chuckles]
- Yeah, it was not for us.
It was so stressful.
I barely ate.
I lost clumps of my hair.
[Memo] I waited by the phone all day.
Until Lorena broke up with me.
In a letter.
It was pretty awful.
I wouldn't wish that pain
on my worst enemy:
my sister Inés.
[grunts]
No. No. No, that won't
happen to you guys!
Because,
because you're independent!
And strong!
MUCH stronger than us!
- Yeah. Yeah.
- Yeah. Yeah.
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
We're going to get some air.
Mm-hmm.
[Beto, in English] Bill, don't quit on me.
Bill, wake up.
It's Beto, your buddy.
Remember our trip to Panama?
Beto, is it really you?
We'll always have Panama. [inhales deeply]
The country and the song.
What happened to fixing the A/C, Máximo?
I thought you had this handled.
We-We fixed it, I-I swear.
[stammers]
It takes a few minutes to kick in.
In the meantime, I'll go get some fans.
This isn't some rinky-dink local pageant
in Boise.
We can't come back without a host.
Well, I might have an idea…
- Diane, not now.
- Janet, if you just listen to m…
Quiet! I just need to think.
- [inhales sharply] Maggie!
- [shouts]
Can't you just stab Bill with an EpiPen
or something?
Máximo, if you don't fix the A/C
right now, this resort is as good as gone.
[director]
We are back in five, four, three, two…
[Beto] Bill. Bill!
[Janet] How are we back? We have no host!
[Diane] Welcome back to Miss Universe.
I'm Diane Davies,
and I'll be your substitute host
for the evening.
Now, Bill is fine,
and he's resting backstage.
You've gotta be kidding me.
Hot air? Máximo, no mames.
What happened?!
Why didn't it work!
I told you.
The A/C system has been
here longer than I have.
It's from the early 70s.
[in English]
Does anyone know how to fix it?
[audience applauding]
[Diane]
Okay, folks, how we all feeling tonight?
And that's why I installed
an energy-efficient A/C system this time.
If it were up to my dad,
this place would be powered
by jet fuel and elephant tusks.
I'm just happy you've taken
a real interest in Las Colinas, mija.
- I'm proud of you.
- [chuckles]
[stammers] I'm sorry. [chuckles]
I hate to interrupt
this father-daughter dance
that's going on here,
but can we get back to the story?
- Whatever happened with the A/C?
- We'll get to that.
But first, let's check in
with my sister and Aída.
- Detours are kind of his thing.
- [shushes]
So, the two of them…
Oh, okay. We're doing this again. Yeah.
[in Spanish] Are they right?
Are we making a mistake
trying long distance?
I don't know.
But what do we do
when we aren't sure
about something?
Stop talking and make out?
No!
The other thing!
Debate!
Great idea!
We can solve this
with logic!
You take the affirmative:
staying together.
I'll take the negative:
breaking up.
Va.
Your allotted time starts
now!
I affirm the resolution that
we should stay together.
The train only takes
90 minutes.
Two Go-Go tapes and
you're there!
Second, we are savvy women
who know how to prioritize.
We can find a schedule
that works for us.
And third,
I need you.
Because we both know the
other poetry majors will be
pretentious and smell
like body odor.
I conclude my statement. Go!
I stand in opposition that
we stay together.
First, the train is
90 minutes,
but that doesn't include subway
time and potential delays.
Second, college is a time
for new experiences.
And if we're so focused
on waiting by the phone,
we won't be fully immersed in
our new environments,
damaging our future
by not establishing
new relationships in
our freshman year.
And third, the success rate for
long-distance couples
is 40 percent.
That's worse than divorce!
And that's why I resolve,
that we should break up.
Time for rebuttals!
Aída? Your rebuttal?
Um… I don't really have one.
I guess you finally beat me.
Thanks for helping me.
I didn't know what
else to do.
This machine is a beast.
A little trick I learned
during the heat wave of '78.
You okay?
Great.
Perfect.
I try all day,
and you fix it in one minute.
[chuckles]
Well,
you couldn't have known,
it took me a week to
figure that out.
You don't get it.
This pageant is a complete
disaster and it's all my fault.
When Janet toured the resort
I told her we could pull this off.
But a good leader would've
anticipated this problem.
If you were still here,
none of this would
have happened.
Máximo.
When I had your job,
I felt all the same things
you're feeling.
It's normal to second
guess yourself.
But when it mattered
most, I failed.
I lied before.
The real reason I haven't
sat in the chair
is because I don't feel
like I've earned it.
Listen.
Now is the time to start
trusting your own instincts.
In your intuition.
They got you this far.
In big moments,
you have to fall
back on that.
And in regards to that chair,
I hated it.
It squeaks!
I didn't take it with
me for a reason.
[both chuckling]
It's just a chair, Máximo.
[Older Máximo, in English]
Meanwhile, Chad was deep into his date
with Turks and Caicos,
but he decided to focus on a third woman:
Gloria.
You know, Gloria has this dream
of owning a farm one day.
I'd tend to the fields
and she'd milk the goats.
She does this impression of a goat
that's kind of like a… a… [imitates goat]
No, it's… it's, like, actually
a higher register. It's… [imitates goat]
- No, it's… [imitates goat]
- That's okay. I can imagine it.
You've painted a very detailed picture
of your ex.
Sorry, I di-didn't mean to ramble on
about Gloria.
That's okay.
Her laugh, her smile,
the smell of her hair… [mutters]
[stutters] I'm doing it again.
I'm sorry. I-I'll stop.
[sighs] Thanks for listening, Claudette.
I'm really glad that you got disqualified.
Yeah.
Talking to you about your ex
was a great consolation prize.
How about a hug?
Oh.
Oh. Okay.
[sighs]
[scoffs]
- I had no idea how much I needed this.
- Mmm.
Oh, uh, I forgot to tell you
about my days as a pageant boy…
All righty.
Take care now.
- [audience cheering, applauding]
- And we are back in 60 seconds, people.
- [exclaims]
- How fabulous is this? They love me.
Today you're not just mi reina, mi reina.
- You're everyone's reina.
- [sighs]
I can't believe you just waltzed
on that stage without consulting me.
Janet, I tried, but you shut me out.
And I think we can both agree it's better
to have a host than no host at all.
Thirty seconds, everyone.
Okay. I'll let you be.
Good luck.
Diane, let me make it crystal clear.
These are your interview questions.
Stick to the script.
[sighs]
[director] Last chance, ladies.
Five, four, three…
Julia, we're running out of time.
- Just pin it.
- No, I can do it.
Just trust me.
It's time for evening gowns
and interviews.
May I present to you our five finalists.
Miss Finland.
[audience applauding]
[Diane] Miss Venezuela.
- [Julia grunts]
- Come on. Julia.
- [Diane] Miss Mexico.
- [audience cheering, applauding]
[Diane] Miss Chad.
Oh, that's neat.
And Miss Colombia.
Go, go, go!
[sighs]
[Older Máximo, in English]
With the event finally on track,
I made it back in time
to see Julia's big moment.
Everything we'd both worked for
was coming together.
It's beautiful, mi amor.
It is… Isn't it?
Wow. Julia does seem very talented.
She is.
It's why I hired her to design the hotel.
She inspires me.
Truthfully, none of this would've happened
without her.
This Berber chair,
she got it especially upholstered
from Morocco.
Hmm. That's not Berber.
That one is.
Oh. [clears throat]
But it does seem like you and Julia
have quite the history.
We do. So much history.
No, no, no, no.
Keep it light. Keep it bright.
[inhales sharply] Okay.
So… [clears throat]
- Sara and Aída had just broken up.
- Hmm.
- Hey, here. Here.
- Mmm? Oh, okay.
[exhales deeply]
[in Spanish] What are we doing, Aída?
Why are we letting other
people get in our head?
[sighs]
Because…
you made some really
compelling points before.
That statistic about
long-distance couples.
I made that up!
I made that up.
Look, I know I made
a logical argument.
But love isn't logical.
Aída.
When you love someone,
it should be.
Hold on.
Are you saying,
you love me?
Well.
[chuckles]
I'm not saying I don't
love you.
[chuckles]
I love you, too.
You know this means I actually
won the debate, right?
Let me tell you.
Well.
The young lady can
have this win.
Thank you! Thank you!
[laughs]
[in English] Well, thank you, Miss Mexico,
for that very relatable answer
on how you maintain your perfect figure.
All right, next up we have Miss Colombia.
[Older Máximo]
As Diane looked at her questions,
like "Who's your dream guy?"
and "Describe
your ultimate shopping spree,"
she was flooded with memories
of her difficult time in Hollywood.
Now that she was on the other side,
Diane wanted to ask the questions
she wanted to answer.
You know what, folks?
I think we're going
to mix things up a bit. [chuckles]
Azul, what feeds your soul?
Well…
You know…
I think it's my friends.
And one of my oldest friends
designed the dress I'm wearing today.
Julia González.
[giggles]
[Azul] She's always been thoughtful,
and that's evident in the story
behind this dress.
It is made out of stones
in the colors of Caño Cristales,
a place we went to every summer
as kids in Colombia.
And to get the chance
to collaborate with her,
that truly feeds my soul.
Thank you.
- [sighs]
- [applauding]
[in Spanish] The river they played
in as kids?!
Nope. This is too
much for me.
I can't.
I can't! [cries]
I know, it's emotional, my love.
Relax. This dress is cute, but
it's no Miss Ethiopia 1978.
THAT was a dress.
My water just broke!
Sorry Memo,
I thought I might be
having contractions,
but I couldn't miss
Julia's dress reveal!
Breathe! Breathe!
[in English] Lorena's in labor!
Lorena's in labor!
- [audience gasping]
- Maggie!
Who the hell is Lorena?
Uh, she's a seat filler.
A seat filler? [inhales deeply]
Dear God.
We have to get her out immediately.
I agree. I am so sorry.
It is unacceptable.
It's all right, everyone.
Just a little commotion.
She's not just a seat filler.
She's a dear friend
and one of my best employees.
And she's clearly in pain right now.
We can't make any decisions
before I have someone
check on Lorena's health.
The hell you will.
Máximo, if you interrupt the broadcast,
it will ruin our reputation as a resort.
[Older Máximo] Like Don Pablo had told me,
I needed to trust my instincts,
no matter what the consequences were.
I don't care.
If choosing the safety of my team
is really what is going
to break this hotel,
it's fine.
It's not the hotel we want to be.
Oh.
Our Head of Operations, Máximo,
has graced us with his presence.
- Qué fun!
- [audience murmuring]
Hello, everyone. And viewers.
I'm sorry for interrupting
this special evening,
but the program will have to wait.
This is an emergency.
A member of my team is about
to give birth, and she needs our help.
Is there a doctor in the house?
[audience murmuring]
- I am.
- [audience cheering]
[in Spanish] Of course she's a doctor!
- [audience cheering, applauding]
- [in English] How wonderful.
Cut to commercial. Now!
[groaning, panting]
It's going to be okay, Lorena.
Everything's going to be okay.
Yes, my love. Just breathe
in through your nose.
Or mouth.
God, which is it?
Thank God you're here, Dr. Miss
Venezuela. Thank you so much.
Of course. Lorena, how
are you holding up?
It's not like they say
in the books!
It's definitely worse.
I'm just going to do
a quick exam.
Okay.
Okay.
It's time to move you to a
more private room.
That being said, this
baby is coming soon.
Soon? Like how soon?
I don't have my bouncy
ball from lamaze…
YOU'LL BE FINE, MEMO!
Okay!
Okay, okay! Let's go to
a private room, my love!
Come on, my love.
Come on.
[in English] All righty, everyone.
And we're back in five, four, three…
[upbeat song plays in Spanish]
Welcome back, everyone.
What a night, huh?
I am with you honey.
You can do this!
[in English] And the crown goes to…
She's crowning!
[in English] Miss Colombia!
[exclaims]
[in Spanish] Bravo! Bravo!
Go for it, my love!
Let's go, Julia!
[baby crying]
We're naming her Lupita.
Oh. I'm honored.
Lupita Venezuela Reyes Molina.
At least my name is
in first place.
[singing "Isn't She Lovely" in Spanish]
[stammers] I can't even believe that.
I mean, you were Mister Oklahoma
for four years in a row.
- How'd you do that?
- Ah, it was a long road.
Trying different talents, uh, new teeth.
- Oh.
- You can't just be a one-trick pony.
You have to tell a story onstage
that dazzles the judges
and really brings them into your world.
My talent was a roller-skating routine
to the song "Macho Man."
- That's good too.
- [squeals]
[exclaims]
Thank you.
To the new Miss Universe.
To the next big fashion designer.
[Azul, Julia laughing]
That was a rough one.
You did great.
But yeah, that whole thing was a mess.
This is probably it for me.
But at least Memo and Lorena's baby
is healthy.
That's what matters. Right?
Oh, Máximo, you did the right thing.
So, that was a total train wreck.
But I just got off the phone
with corporate, and… [inhales sharply]
…they loved it.
- What?
- They did?
The phones are ringing off the hook
and people are going crazy
over the "double crowning"
on the ten o'clock news!
[Alejandro] Wow, that's incredible.
Ah, Diane. [sighs]
As much as I hate to admit it,
you were a hit.
[Diane sighs]
I'll be in touch
about hosting again next year.
- Well, well, well. I told you.
- [Diane gasps]
You really are
the queen of reinvention, mi reina.
[sighs]
Watch out. You're dropping your drink.
[clears throat] Well, things
got pretty out of hand back there, huh?
And so much of it was your fault.
But I respect a man who can go against me.
Looks like I won't have to be making
that call to Florida after all, huh?
Cheers to Las Colinas!
- [cheering]
- Drinks on the house!
[cheering]
One round! Only one round!
Okay, that turned out
to be a pretty great story.
[stammers] Thank God for this one
to come along and save the day.
What is your title here, by the way?
I'd love to include you in the article.
- Well, uh…
- Head of Operations.
Really?
[exclaims] That's great.
I thought about it,
and I think I can make a real impact here.
Oh. I might've been stalling
on hiring someone,
hoping this would happen.
It was pretty obvious, Dad.
But how'd you know I'd come around?
[scoffs] Mija,
you've been leading this place
effortlessly for six months.
I was just waiting for you to realize it.
Sometimes it just takes
a little extra time
to believe in yourself.
[Take a seat, Máximo!
- Don Pablo]
- [chair squeaks]
- [chuckles]
[Maria]
All right. I think I got all I need.
[shutter clicks]
I hope the grand reopening goes well.
I'll be reaching out to Julia
for some quotes.
It's a shame she couldn't be here.
Yeah. A shame for both of us…
I'll walk you out.
["Keep on Loving You" playing]