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we got back to the chalet,

when we realized

that we'd left Bobby

up on the hill.

That guy.

I tell ya...

Hey, Tyler,

can I ask you something?

Yeah, shoot.

Where do you see yourself

in five years?

Me?

Yeah.

I don't even know

where I'm gonna be

in five weeks.

But I do know

in five minutes,

I'll buy you another drink.

And cheers.

Spencer?

Spencer...

They're ready for you.

Where were you?

Nowhere.

Right here.

Getting quite a crowd

out there,

maybe we'd better

open the doors...

Early.

Ellen, what is this?

I forgot that was in there.

It's my application form

and Spencer's application form,

clipped together.

And there are

a ton of other ones,

all clipped together

as well, in pairs.

What have you been up to?

My husband and I

loved that house,

and after he left us,

I couldn't bear

to live in it alone,

but I had promised him

that it would always

be filled with love.

You do this on purpose.

You double-book the house

to bring people together,

and that's why

the questionnaires

were so personal.

You're match-making.

It's a little bit sneaky,

perhaps,

but so far,

it's always worked out.

Until now.

Spring isn't

over yet, dear.

Good afternoon,

professors,

faculty members,

and distinguished guests.

"The Chemistry of Love.

A study in psychobiology

and human emotion."

By Spencer Hodkins.

So glad you could

make it, thank you.

You see, the artist

is making a statement,

not only in his use

of light and shadow,

but also in the depth of focus

that he's chosen.

Well, I'd say this is

quite the success,

wouldn't you?

Definitely.

But what about the Annex?

People have been asking me

who it is this year.

Well, I guess it's time.

Would you give me

a hand?

Hello?

Everyone, could I have

your attention, please?

Good afternoon,

and welcome

to the here at

the Davis Gallery.

Now, every year,

I have to choose

a new photographer to feature

here at the gallery,

someone with a fresh vision

and an original eye

all their own.

And sometimes, it takes

an out-of-towner

to see our little village

in a new way,

and that's certainly

the case this year.

It gives me great pleasure

to present to you

the Davis Gallery

emerging artist for this year,

Laura Haley.

Surprised?

I can't believe it.

Thank you.

These are my photographs,

in a gallery.

And people

really like them.

Of course they do, dear.

They're good.

I don't know how

I could ever thank you.

Well, would you consider

staying on with me?

I could certainly use

someone

of your talent here.

You mean,

stay in South Haven?

I'm thinking of starting

a school of my own,

just small at first,

a few classes,

but you never know

where these things

might lead.

I don't know...

I realize

that it is quite

a big commitment,

but you just

think it over, okay?

Okay.

You made it.

Hi!

We're so proud of you.

Thank you.

It's kind of overwhelming.

So, what now?

Now I'm going

to tell my parents

that I finally know

what I want to do with my life,

and then I'm going

to tell them I love them,

and then I'm going to say,

"I quit."

You're really

going to do that?

Yeah.

You know, they're

going to be angry,

and there's probably

going to be yelling,

but it's what

I want to do.

Well, get ready.

Here comes your chance.

Mom!

Dad! Hi!

What are you guys doing here?

We had a phone call

from a lady who said

that you were showing

some of your photographs

in her gallery.

You didn't think

we'd miss

our daughter's

first big show, did you?

So... what do you think?

It's beautiful,

sweetie.

Very impressed, honey.

I mean, you've always had

a camera in your hand, but...

Who knew?

Thank you,

both of you.

Mom, dad,

I have to tell you something...

Well, actually, honey,

we have something

to tell you first.

Ed?

Your mother and I,

we sold the business.

What?

We're going to take

some time off and travel,

see the world

for a bit.

I mean, we put

a little money away for you,

but, I'm afraid,

from now on, honey,

you are on your own.

What did you want to tell us?

Frank!

Guess what?

I am a photographer.

A real-life photographer.

Come on, let's go for a walk

and celebrate.

Hello?

Is somebody here?

I'm renting this house!

Well, there must have been

some sort of mix-up.

What are you doing here?

I thought you had

to present your paper?

I did, and it did

not go very well.

What?

What happened?

They said they felt

that I didn't believe

what I was saying,

so if I wasn't buying it,

why should they?

So, what are you going to do?

Start over.

Do you know of a place

where I could stay for a while

and work on it?

What about Susan?

Susan...

Well, I tried to make s'mores

for her in the apartment,

and I set fire

to the drapes, so...

You're kidding.

Actually, I am.

The truth is...

I'm in love with you,

and there is no place else

that I would rather be.

Well, we're probably

going to have to make up

a few more rules

if we're going to be

under the same roof?

Okay.

Let's start with

rule number one.

Hello!

Excuse me?

Laura, you forgot your camera

in the gallery, dear.

You really need to be

a little more careful.

Thank you.

Spencer...

I wondered when you'd be back.

How did you...?

The light is absolutely

perfect right now.

Come on, outside.

Let's go.

This is going to be

a great picture.

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