Previously on Chesapeake Shores:
You've been running it in absentia.
- From now on, we do it my way. - Contracts are open for interpretation.
I will not resign. You didn't fire me because you can't.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife will be filing suit against you next week.
You have a new client, she requested you.
You might know her as Ms. Marvel.
What would you say if I took a job in Philadelphia?
- What? - You gave me the manuscript first.
But I can't give you my blessings on it.
Not before you show it to your mother.
Don't worry. Even if the building inspector
finds something, it's not a big deal.
I know, I know. It's no big deal at all. It's a small deal.
Authority figures make me nervous. I'm sorry.
Have you noticed frass anywhere in the house?
I might have missed the frass.
I don't know what frass is. Is frass good or is frass bad?
- Is something wrong? - It looks like you have termites.
Termites?
How bad?
It's difficult to know until we bring in a termite thermographer.
- To... ? - To assess the infestation.
I'm sorry, but an inn once quoted...
... by the legendary travel writer Kenneth Shane...
... as being a "home away from home" would not have infestations.
Would scones this delicious be made at an infested inn?
Okay, well, termites aren't so bad, right?
We can deal with termites.
Yeah, no problem. Knock on wood.
On second thought, maybe not such a good idea.
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Oh! It's our honored guest.
That's the way it should be when I enter a room.
Uh, except that was for me, and graduation's really not a big deal.
Of course, it is, Kevin. Congratulations.
It's time for the big ceremony.
I already told you, there's not gonna... Oh, forget it.
Nell and I are throwing a party to celebrate.
- Yes. - Everybody in?
- Yeah. - Great. Yes.
Oh, early start, huh?
Yes, I have an early-morning meeting with Terri Ingram.
- Isn't that Ms. Marvel? - Mm-hm.
- Why? - She has work for the firm...
... and she has requested me.
Well, how do you feel about that?
It's fine. She's perfect, why would perfect bother me?
Bye.
Huh. If anybody wants to find me this afternoon...
... I'll be at Sally's, where Danielle Clayman...
... is treating me to lunch.
Really?
I think she just wants to yell at me for destroying her case.
Well, don't be too smug.
Well, Gran, he who laughs last...
Laughs alone?
That's a good point. See you.
Kevin, are you free this afternoon?
I'm meeting Sarah this morning. We can meet after.
- Good. - All right. Bye.
Love you.
Uh, you know, I think I need to really go get some more decorations...
... for the party, so if you ladies will just excuse me.
Bye, Gran.
Mom, is something wrong?
I read your book.
And?
So you'll see the new schedule with employee workflow and productivity.
And menu items have been standardized.
Good. How often will we be getting these reports?
Nightly, and bookkeeping will be accessible with 256-bit...
... double-key protection.
Good, good.
- How's it all look to you? - Uh, not... Not great.
You cut the afternoon hours in half.
They aren't profitable.
But the lunch shift makes the Bridge a place where people can come...
... and de-stress from work, listen to some great country music.
And it taxes staffing and scheduling and vendor accessibility.
I'm sure there's room for compromise.
With all due respect, Chris has no idea what the Bridge is about.
This is a country-music venue, first and foremost.
Look, I know you do the music thing here.
And I appreciate your knowledge, but I've gone over your receipts...
... and the bands you bring in are expensive and don't generate sales.
The acts you're booking, they're not right for the club.
They all track well in similar small-town venues.
Increasing revenue during performances.
Have you actually listened to them?
I know about half these bands, and they're terrible.
It's the kind of music you'd listen to in a Waffle House.
Look, Chris is just giving us a starting point.
I need someone I can trust running the business of this club.
Yeah, well, having someone I can trust
might be a good place to start too.
Congratulations, paramedic.
So do you feel any different?
Well, seeing how I just finished yesterday, not particularly.
Hey, did you take the New York Fire job?
Not yet.
I got my start date for Philly.
It's a week from tomorrow.
So you're going?
Yeah. Yeah, I guess so.
And if you take New York, it's not that far.
Two hours.
We can take turns commuting.
Yeah. We'll just have to organize day shifts, night shifts...
... schedules, vacations.
Won't be that hard.
No, no. Shouldn't be too hard.
Well, congratulations.
Yay.
So Stewart & Stuart want to buy into your blog...
... and expand the Ms. Marvel brand?
Correct. And we're well into negotiations.
Wes wants me to do it, I want to do it...
... but I thought I should get a second opinion.
That's a wise decision, Ms. Ingram.
If you're looking for us to analyze the numbers, there's no need.
Hunter, Drew & Associates is an excellent firm.
I know.
But I don't want the numbers.
To everyone in the world, this is who I am.
Ms. Marvel is me.
I wanna make sure I'm making the right decision.
If you're waiting for an apology, we may be here for a while.
Are you kidding? You played me.
And I kind of enjoyed it.
However, our managing partner wasn't so happy.
He doesn't like to lose, especially to a lawyer
from the O'Brien Foundation.
Ah.
- You're not in trouble, are you? - No.
But I did have to spend a couple hours
explaining how and why it happened.
Which is why I'm here.
- You're still not getting an apology. - Heh.
Good.
My firm wants to hire you.
Well, you do know that I only work for the good guys, right?
The fish, the water, the plants.
And you do know that we work for both sides.
Well, whoever's paying.
In this case, it's a fishery that happens
to be next to an abandoned steel mill.
Sparrow's Cove?
Yeah. You know it?
I came across it in my research.
The fishery wants the area cleaned up. And rightfully so.
So you think your firm could loan you out for a bit?
We'd cover your hours and expenses.
Yeah. I'd have to discuss it with Thomas,
but I think that can be arranged.
So...
... we're okay, though, right?
Yeah. Yeah, of course.
That is, if your firm is picking up the check.
- Oh, of course. - Good.
All right, then I'm gonna order dessert.
Get two.
Will do. Sally!
Well, if it isn't Captain Ahab.
I guess that makes you Ishmael.
Who else knows about this?
Thomas, Connor, your mom, and now you.
- Saving the best for last, huh? - Heh.
- Come on aboard. - Yeah.
- So, what are your plans now? - Uh...
I don't know. I'm thinking N.Y.F.D.
- Not too sure. - Ah, New York's bravest.
That's what they keep telling me. But I don't know.
I still haven't decided.
That would put you and Sarah about four hours apart.
Actually, two.
She's transferring to the Philadelphia Fire Department.
- To be closer to her family? - Yeah.
So, what's there to figure out?
You think that there's just one person out there for everyone?
I don't know. Heh. Why?
When I was with Georgia, I wondered about it.
Now that I'm with Sarah, I kind of think it's true.
- That's a nice feeling to have, isn't it? - Yeah.
That's what scares me about letting her go.
I don't suppose it'd help if I told you it's all gonna work out.
Not really.
Well, what I believe is that...
... if you two want something badly enough...
... you'll make it happen.
They'll start with the all-purpose cleaner.
If that sells, they'll move on to other products.
That's what they say.
And the all-purpose cleaner, you developed?
That was a long time ago.
My first husband had just left, and my daughter's skin broke out.
And that's why you started the blog?
I don't know. I just felt like I had something to say...
... to other single parents. That we're all in the same boat.
Hmm.
Well, Caitlyn's allergic to everything,
and Wes and I have to be so careful, it's...
But, of course, you know that.
Heh. I do.
And with the blog being as big as it is...
... Stewart & Stuart approached me to license my name.
They are a reputable company.
And Wes suggested I come to you.
I know this must be weird.
But he said no one is as honest as you.
So, what do you think?
Honestly, I can't give you that yet.
But this is your company...
... and Ms. Marvel doesn't exist without you.
Hi.
Gran asked me to get some decorations for the party,
so I got this banner.
Mom?
You write beautifully, Bree.
Okay. Um...
Mom, the book isn't about the family.
Okay, fine. Um...
I didn't intend for it to be...
If that's how you see me, then you don't know me at all.
Absolutely, the Abby Room is available this weekend. Uh...
Wonderful.
It's perfect timing.
Okay, great. We'll see you then.
- Hi. - I heard the news.
- How bad is it? - I don't know yet.
Hoping we're not gonna have to shut down.
The infestation is worse than expected.
- Hey, Mick. - Hey, Michele.
You think we're gonna have to tent?
Unfortunately, there's nothing left to tent.
The joists, trusses and support beams have all been eaten away.
- Oh, no. - So, what are you saying?
It's a miracle the entire house hasn't collapsed.
So how do I fix this?
There's nothing left to fix.
I'm sorry, it's pretty much a teardown.
Um...
Okay, a teardown isn't that big a deal, right?
I mean, we just have to bulldoze the house...
... and start over from nothing.
It's no biggie.
Oh, Jess, I'm so sorry.
Dad, I can't lose the inn. I just can't.
It's gonna be okay, sweetheart.
Dad, I don't think it will this time.
Dad, this was me.
This was my chance at being a better Jess.
This was my chance at being successful
like everyone else in this family.
Now this is me messing up again.
You're not messing up, sweetie. You're not messing up.
It's gonna be okay.
- It'll be fine. - I can't believe it.
It's not just about the food, although that's part of it.
Right. It's the whole thing, the experience.
And every time I push back, the Waffle King starts making...
... everything about the numbers.
Yields and statistical analysis.
If only life were that simple.
It never is.
Today, I had a meeting with Terri Ingram.
Why? What's wrong?
Was it about Carrie and Caitlyn?
No. No, um, business.
She wants advice...
... and I'm just having trouble separating Ms. Marvel from Ms. Ingram.
Yeah. Or Chris from his waffles.
Ugh. Know what, it's gonna be fine.
I'm just going to be professional and do my job.
Yes. And I'm going to try to get Chris to compromise.
That's good to hear.
- You hungry? - Yeah. What are you thinking?
Waffles.
- Oh, really? - Yeah.
That's how it is?
Oh, my gosh. Ah!
My mom is throwing this dinner party for me on Friday night...
... I was wondering if you might wanna come.
- Thought you didn't wanna celebrate. - I don't, it's not a big deal, but...
Of course I'll be there.
So, what would happen if you didn't go?
To your party? Didn't you just invite me?
No, to Philly.
Wait, I don't understand.
What would happen if you just stayed here and worked?
- But you'd be in New York. - No, I wouldn't. I could stay.
- And do what? - Look, I don't know, okay?
I don't care. I just...
I don't wanna lose you.
And it wouldn't be forever. I'd eventually get a paramedic job.
Kevin, you can't do that with your career.
You're a paramedic, and you're gonna be a great one.
I'm not letting you give that up. Not for a moment.
What if I don't wanna give you up? Not even for a moment?
Listen, we'll find a way to make it work.
So I'll go to New York.
And it'll be fun, right?
We can take turns visiting.
You'll love Philly. My brother runs a great restaurant.
And they have the best fries.
Even better than Sally's.
I wanna be respectful.
I appreciate everything you're trying to do.
So hopefully we can find some common ground.
I'd like that.
Now, I'm okay with compromising on the menus...
... but the Bridge has its own vibe, you know, its own sound.
I've gone through months of bookings
and cross-referenced them to receipts.
The bands I'm gonna book have a significantly bigger draw.
Connecting the music and sales, especially during lunch...
... is a bit of a stretch, don't you think?
Besides, music is an experience, it's not a statistic.
We're pretty sure of our numbers.
Okay, let's at least talk about open-mic night...
... which we created to support local bands...
No-go. People are coming to listen...
... to their friends and aren't spending money. This isn't a charity.
Wow. Heh.
You're not even taking in what I'm saying, are you?
I'm just doing the job that Mick hired me to do.
But thanks for your input, Trace.
Oh, and we're thinking of serving waffles.
Hey.
I thought you were done with the book.
Not with the fallout.
Mom read it.
Oh, no. Didn't go well?
No. She made it all about her, even though it's not about her at all.
It's not directly about her.
She managed to make it that way. And she said that I was wrong.
She said that this isn't the truth.
Maybe it isn't the truth.
Connor...
It is.
Think about it this way.
In court...
... witnesses are never completely reliable.
And it's not because they're lying...
it's because we don't remember memories.
We... We rebuild them.
So I might be wrong?
No. No, not necessarily.
What we think we remember may not be exactly...
Exactly what happened.
We don't... we don't know the full truth.
Okay. Um...
What do you remember? Um...
I remember, Mom wouldn't get out of bed.
For, like, forever.
And then, all of a sudden, she was gone.
I don't really remember the fighting all that much.
But I do remember...
... hiding in the bushes with Jess.
Like, a lot.
That's what I remember.
Come here.
You know, these guys aren't that bad.
Okay, they're really bad.
So you gonna recommend Terri do this branding thing?
I don't know.
- What would you do? - I think she should protect her brand.
Because once you lose control...
... it's all downhill from there.
Jess.
- Jess, wait, let me help. - I've got it. I'm fine.
You're not fine. Here.
- Can we talk about this, at least? - Why?
Because I work here.
You worked here, but you're free to file unemployment...
... which you'd get if I had paid you, which I didn't. Sorry.
I'm a horrible boss. You can leave me now.
- So, what, you're firing me? - I'm letting you off the hook.
You don't have to feel sorry for me, or this inn, or the pink towels...
... which are probably still in there
being used as bedding for the termites.
You can go back to being busy and important.
And remember me fondly after I'm gone.
You're not dying.
Who knows, maybe I'll be condemned next.
I'm sorry, I know I'm spiraling.
I just didn't plan for any of this.
Well, neither did I.
But an inn is just an inn.
That's not what's important to me.
It was to me.
I had plans.
Not just for the inn, but for us and the inn.
You know, cooking classes...
... and themed weekends.
Christmas.
I would have loved to have done Christmas with you.
We could have had a tree, stockings...
- ... and mistletoe. - Lots of mistletoe.
Mistletoe everywhere.
But knowing my luck, it'd probably be eaten by termites too.
- Jess. - Excuse me.
Jess.
- So, what are my odds? - Hard to say.
No contract is foolproof, whoever tipped you off...
... to the vulnerabilities has a good eye.
Is it worth pursuing?
I can't say one way or the other, but if you win...
... and get control back, you'll likely...
Burn a bridge?
Something like that.
The worst of it, Bree wasn't wrong.
I did leave.
But it was so much more complicated than she made it out to be.
Well, darling, she doesn't know the whole story.
I've tried to talk to her, Nell.
Now you're going to have to, and she's gonna have to as well.
Because the past, it isn't sitting still.
- I know. - Don't forget.
Everyone has their own past and their own way of seeing it.
And rarely, rarely is it the same for anyone.
How do I explain what happened?
How I saw things?
Oh, Megan, you're going to tell her how you felt.
And you're going to tell her how you feel now.
Because that is the truth.
And that is the only truth.
What if it doesn't help?
Well, then you're going to try again.
She just came in. She's not on your schedule.
- No, I asked her to. - Celebrating?
Not quite.
- Hi, thanks for coming. - Hi. Of course.
Come on in.
So, Terri...
... pretend that we're friends.
Heh. Okay.
Just forget that you're Terri Ingram...
... and I'm Abby O'Brien Winters.
Imagine we are just two women
having a glass of wine in the middle of the day.
- Heh. Works for me. - Great.
So I heard you're using a new cleaning product.
I am. It is non-toxic, all organic and eco-friendly.
Wow. But how do you know that?
It's by the Ms. Marvel brand.
- Oh, I love her blog. - So do I.
I swear by it.
That's great, but tell me... what do you think of her shampoo?
And her body lotion and her laundry detergent?
- I'm sorry? - Does Ms. Marvel make those too?
No. Heh.
They will be made by the chemists at Stewart & Stuart...
... along with all of their other products.
And I won't have a say in it.
Terri, this is a wonderful deal, financially...
... but, personally...
... I don't think that's why you're doing this.
Ms. Marvel is about quality and integrity...
... and helping people who feel helpless.
And that's not what you're gonna be selling.
And you need to decide if you're okay with that.
So the original factory closed in 1975,
owned by Pennsylvania Steel, sold to...
- Who was it sold to? - Hopkins Steel...
... who ran the ironworks for another 10 years.
Right. Giving each company an excuse not to institute a full cleanup...
... which means that while they argue,
the fish, the plants, the water all suffer.
I mean, I was thinking we drop Wakefield v. Pascal on them.
Hm. I was thinking Banks v. Lowry, but I like that. That's good.
Although...
What?
I don't know, what if... ?
What if... ?
Well, what if we get the feds involved
and go after them on criminal charges?
Oh, do you really think that would fly?
It's worth a try.
Okay, Connor, this is really smart.
On our end alone, there'd be thousands of billable hours.
- Right. - And on their end...
- ... bad publicity for both sides. - Ha.
That is a great place to start.
Hey.
Where are you playing tonight?
- Charlottesville. - Long drive?
Three there, three back, shouldn't be too bad.
How long do you think you can keep that up?
- What's this? - It's our Bridge contract.
If you re-look at section 3A, fourth line from the top...
... you'll see you don't necessarily have operational control.
You don't wanna do this.
I don't have a choice, Mick. But you know how it is.
It's just business.
I can't believe the inn is gone.
- I can't believe Sarah is moving to Philly. - I can't believe Danielle is back.
I can't believe I'm becoming friends with Ms. Marvel.
And I can't believe I wrote about the entire family in my very first novel.
Yes, I admit it.
And now everybody thinks I'm the villain. Well, except Simon.
And Dad, but that's because he hasn't read it yet.
Well, I haven't read it either, so we're still good.
Assuming I'm a superhero with super strength.
- Been nice knowing you. - Heh.
I have nowhere to live or work.
I guess I'll have to stay with Bree forever.
No. No.
Well, hey, at least things can't get any worse.
Never say never. Termites strike without warning.
Sarah's brother, Paulie, has a restaurant in Philly.
Maybe I can go work there.
No, you're a paramedic now. That is what you do.
You're going to New York.
If you're not happy with your life, you'll never make her happy either.
That sounded eerily grown-up.
- Have you been channeling Abby? - Something like that.
- That was good, even for me. - Yeah, except that means that I...
... am going to New York.
- Hey. - Hey.
So how's the party planning going?
Oh. It's like all O'Brien affairs, complicated.
- Why? - Well, let's see, uh...
... Philly, termites, Ms. Marvel, a novel, and you.
Me? How did I get involved in all this?
Well, you kind of hired me.
I did, didn't I?
Heh. Yeah.
So Kevin got a job in Philly?
Uh, no, Sarah did. And Kevin's going to New York.
Oh.
- That's sad. - I know.
I mean, they really are made for one another.
Yeah.
I mean, it's hard finding the right person at the right time, isn't it?
Yeah. Yeah, timing is... It's everything.
Yeah, it is.
So, uh, how are you and... ? Um...
- Davis. - Davis. Davis.
It wasn't the right time.
Oh.
If you're ready to sign, we will have the paperwork sent over...
... to Hunter, Drew & Associates.
You know, after we talked, I told Wes what you said, and he agreed.
He also thought the wine was a nice touch. So did I.
Well, it was probably a Ms. Marvel idea.
Oh, no. I think that was all you.
You're right.
I can't do this deal.
I wanna help people, but not at the risk of hurting them.
I can't put my name on a product I can't fully back.
Wow.
That is very brave, Terri.
I can't believe I am turning down this much money.
Well, I'm pretty sure you will find another deal
that you can stand behind.
Oh...
- Thank you, Abby. - Of course.
Do you think if circumstances were different...
... we could be friends?
Terri, I think that we are friends.
You know, I think you're right.
- Heh. - Well, good. Let's go.
- Hey. - Hi.
You look pretty busy.
- Need a hand? - No, I got this covered.
I was hoping we could talk.
Yeah.
I know.
In your book...
... wasn't as easy as what you made it seem.
For me, I mean.
Well...
... you didn't have to leave.
I know that. But I couldn't stay either.
Why?
Why couldn't you? You made a choice to become our mother.
I just don't understand how you could change your mind.
- I didn't. - Okay.
I wasn't well, Bree, I...
If I had stayed, I would've brought you all down with me.
After I had Jess...
... something just...
I couldn't breathe.
I couldn't get out of bed.
And I couldn't show you.
And couldn't tell you, and I had no one to talk to.
Your father and I were not in a good place.
I just wanted you to have a better life without...
... everything that was going wrong.
So you needed to get help.
But then you got help...
... and you didn't come home.
I mean, if you truly loved us...
... Mom, where were you?
I wanted you to come to New York, all of you, to live with me, Bree.
But your dad refused.
And, honey, you had your life here.
You had your friends here, you had...
... Gran here.
But all we wanted was you.
- Hey. Um... - Hey.
- Are you busy? - For you? Never.
- Um, I need you to talk to Mom. - Because?
Well, um, she read my manuscript.
And, um, we talked.
And it didn't go well.
Well, then I really shouldn't get involved, should I?
Well...
I mean, Dad, you always supported my writing.
- Told me my words matter. - Yes.
That I write the truth.
So...
Okay.
Let me see what I can do.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Good luck.
What is going on?
Almost there, keep them closed.
Okay.
Okay, you can open.
What in the world?
- Merry Christmas. - Ah. Ah.
Oh...
I'm not attached to places.
But I know how important this is for you.
If you wanna have Christmas at the inn,
we'll have Christmas at the inn.
And next Christmas will be just as special, no matter where we are.
- Because we'll be together. - Oh...
Oh, wait, wait, wait.
Mistletoe.
I love you.
I... I mean...
... sort of.
Not really.
Guys should say it first.
You should open your card.
"I love you. Love, David."
Okay, so you did say it first. Twice, actually.
I love you, Jess.
I love you too.
What's in the stockings?
- Uh, probably termites. - Ugh...
Thank you.
Hey.
You hiding on purpose?
You didn't see me.
Everybody.
Today, we celebrate the graduation of our eldest son.
And I just wanna let you all know how grateful I am to be here...
... with all of you.
To share this family milestone.
- To Kevin. - To Kevin.
Hey.
So, um...
... did you talk to Mom?
You can't publish this.
Why?
- It's the truth. - No, it's your truth. Not the family's.
- What? - Bree...
... we all did the best we could.
There's no guidebook on how to parent...
... or how to handle a marriage or family that's falling apart.
I know that.
That's why I wrote this.
I wanted to try to understand what happened.
Yeah, but instead, you opened a gaping wound...
... and decided to share it with the world.
I...
I don't understand you.
Next time on Chesapeake Shores:
You're Bree O'Brien. It is such a pleasure to meet you.
- I'm... - Caroline.
- Simon. - She wants to get back together.
- Don't know if I can trust her. - Trust yourself.
Tour's been extended six months.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
I'm gonna give you advice. If you really care about something...
you don't walk away from it.
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