Appetite for Love Page #7

- They're coming back.

- What?

Your senses.

The country'll do that to you.

I miss this view.

So do I.

So how come you didn't invite

that boy for supper tonight?

That isn't very southern of you.

- I did.

He said he had some work

to finish up.

You look as confused

as a pine tree in a parking lot.

The more I think about it,

the more confused I get.

I thought I knew exactly

what I wanted. And then...

And then you came back

to Sycamore Springs.

Well, moaning about it with me

isn't gonna do you any good.

Talk to Reed.

Tell him what's really going on

inside that thick skull of yours.

Yeah, maybe.

Yeah, I know. It's a little more

complicated than we thought.

But I think I've found something.

Hang on, Larry.

Sorry, I'm back.

Yeah, I'll be working on this

all day tomorrow.

I'll call you soon with a detailed

report but don't worry, I got this.

Okay, bye.

Happy Valentine's Day.

They're enormous.

Antique French roses.

- Wow, how did you...

- I special ordered them.

Overnight. From Paris.

That is super sweet, Reed.

Thank you.

How come you didn't call me

back last night?

Too much work.

I'm sorry, my bad.

Speaking of bad, the fashion

in this town is dubious at best.

I know, but the people

kinda grow on you.

That's exactly what I'm

concerned about, Mina.

You're letting your sentiment

cloud your judgement.

I'm doing what I think is best

for everyone.

Everyone?

ICB is all that matters.

Look, I've had to do things

that I'm not proud of, but...

...at the end of the day,

you have to get the job done.

And I told you,

I've got this handled.

I'm sorry, okay?

You're right.

I just really want you

back home with me.

The Sweetheart Dance

starts in two hours.

I've got a ton of work,

and you know...

...I'm not really

the festival type.

But if we're going to get married,

I think it's good to know...

...where we both come from. Right?

- Are you sure?

Absolutely. It'll be fun

and I'll meet you there, okay?

- It's so...

- Romantic.

I know.

It's too bad I'm single.

Yeah, what's the deal

with you and Deacon, anyway?

Sweetie, we don't even

have the time.

Wasn't your man supposed

to meet you here?

That was him. Doesn't look like

he's gonna make it anymore.

Well, don't worry,

we'll just make it a girls' night.

Penny, I want to apologize

for being such a pain in the neck.

I think I was just a little nervous

about coming back home.

Well, I'm glad you did.

I mean, you've really shaken

things up around here.

Happy Valentine's Day, ladies.

Well, don't you look

pretty tonight, Ms. Laterner.

Nice try, Deacon, but I've told you

a million times, we're over.

Well, your body language

is telling me something else.

Besides, can't you see

we're having a girls' night?

I was just wondering

if you wanted to accompany me...

...on the dance floor?

I probably shouldn't

if I know what's best for me.

Since when did you start

doing that?

Well, he does have a point.

- Go, have fun. I'll be fine.

- Are you sure?

Yes.

Happy Valentine's Day.

Wildflowers!

Where's your fianc?

Boyfriend, okay?

And he's...

Well, he's not here.

Well, I guess you're free

for a friendly little game.

You first, Champ.

Show us how it's done.

Don't mind if I do.

A little space, please.

That's obviously

not how it's done.

Move aside.

Is this part of your diabolical

plan to beat me at everything?

Come on, don't be a sore loser.

Thank you.

At least your humiliation

didn't end up on Buzzfeed.

Here.

Maybe this guy will cheer you up.

You know, I've been thinking about

what you said at the lake.

How things might have been

different if I had said...

...something before you left.

You know what?

Let's dance.

There we are.

I don't remember

you having those dance moves.

- I'm full of surprises.

- Yes, you are.

Aunt Tali. Lewis.

Don't get your socks in a knot.

I still have a pulse.

Lewis, you old devil.

So nice to see you

two kids together again.

And, Clay, so glad you've come

to your senses bringing back...

...the old Hart's menu.

- It's actually a new menu.

With the same fresh ingredients

that we've always used.

A perfect blend

of the old and the new.

Well, whatever you call it,

it's just nice to have...

...family back again.

- Family?

Willy, this town

is just one big family.

Sure, people go to Hart's to eat,

but most of us go there...

...to see folks we know,

say "Hi" and catch up.

You have been away for too long.

- You okay?

- She's right.

I forgot about all of this.

But not just because

I've been away.

I wanted to.

- Why?

Because if I forgot,

I wouldn't have to think about...

...what I left behind.

- To old times.

- To good old times.

Having fun?

- Reed.

- So sorry to interrupt.

- No, we were just...

- Yeah, you can drop the whole...

...naive cowboy thing, okay?

- Reed, stop.

- Excuse me?

- It's desperate...

...and it's obvious

what you're doing.

What is it that I'm doing,

exactly?

Trying to recreate some sad,

high school fantasy...

...with your homecoming queen,

who dumped you 15 years ago.

It's really quite pathetic.

- Reed, I mean it. Stop.

You know what's pathetic?

Proposing to your girlfriend

when she's obviously not into you.

Okay. Think what you want,

farm boy...

...but you are done holding

an entire corporation hostage.

It's over, my friend.

- What?

For starters, your father's

contract with ICB, clearly...

...prohibits transferring ownership

of the property to anyone.

Clay, I'm sorry,

I should have told you about...

On top of that, the local bank

told me about your loan...

...of $100,000

taken out against your business...

...apparently to invest

in Deacon's bar.

Such action,

and this is my favorite part...

...will result in the mortgage

and entire property...

...being turned over to ICB.

- Willy, how does he know all this?

- Because you're not the only one...

...with a workplace

romance, cowboy.

You two work together?

Clay...

Clay!

I can't believe you did this.

And behind my back?

Larry was worried

you weren't handling things.

So, he sent you here

to spy on me?

To help you

and I'm glad he did.

The whole deal

might have fallen apart.

You could have been fired.

- And you proposing to me...

...was that Larry's idea, too?

- Of course not. I want us...

...to make a life together...

- And this is how you show me?

I'm just trying to help.

Now the deal's done...

...and ICB will be thrilled.

You'll get your promotion...

...and we can get out of this town

and back to our lives.

I thought that's what you wanted?

- Not anymore.

- Please don't tell me...

...you've actually fallen

for his country boy act?

Go home, Reed.

It's over.

- Mina, wait!

- And my name's not Mina.

It's Willy.

Has anyone seen Clay?

Grace, it's not what you think.

You have some nerve,

little lady.

First, you take away his

restaurant and then his heart.

I don't know

how you can sleep at night.

What are you doing here?

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