Love, Once and Always Page #6

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A little.

Ok. How about a little

refresher course?

[plays music]

May I have this dance?

I haven't danced in years.

Really?

I thought your job was

just going to fancy parties.

That's not my job.

And anyway, when I do

go to fancy parties

I'm there to schmooze donors.

There's no time for dancing.

Mmmhmm.

And what will happen

after this big promotion?

Double the schmoozing,

I guess.

[giggles]

So um...

I've got some things

I wanna-

No, no. I have- no, I do,

because of the conference-

That's right.

The big conference call

that I need to prep for, so...

Thanks for the dance.

Yes. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I'll uh-

Yeah, good luck.

Thank you.

Any time.

Good-bye

Bye.

Hey.

Hey. So, you and Lucy ready

for the ball?

Yeah, yeah. I'd say so.

Of course you realize,

my friend,

you now have

a second chance.

At what?

Come on, Duncan.

Lucy was the one that got away.

We both know it.

Yeah, well, she's heading back

to London soon

and history

will repeat itself.

Mmm.

As I recall last time she left

you didn't exactly beg her

to stay.

It was the responsible thing

to do.

Well, maybe there's a reason

you and Lucy

are back in each

other's lives now.

But you'll never know

if you hold yourself back.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Oh, Eleanor, those

smell delicious.

Will you put them over there

on the table for me please?

You got it.

Thank you. What do you think

about this here?

Oh, perfect.

Your aunt would be so proud of

everything you've done here.

Thank you.

Lucy. You got a second?

What is it? Niven's gonna be

here any minute.

I know, I know, I just want

to show you something.

Ok.

Ta-dah. I snuck it down

to Randall's

for a little rust removal

and polish.

It looks amazing.

Everything does.

Oh yeah, and Eleanor even found

some of Grace's old decorations.

So, you feeling ready

for tonight?

Yeah, I guess.

But I have to admit,

I am a little nervous.

Oh, come on.

Was Joan of Arc nervous when she

rallied those French troops?

Well... no, but things didn't

work out very well for her.

Ok, that's a good point,

good point.

Um, well, was Cleopatra

nervous?

Did she retreat when

the Greeks showed up?

It was the Romans actually,

not the Greeks,

but anyway those are important

figures from history.

That's exactly my point.

So are you.

Um... we should finish

getting ready.

Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

Welcome, Mr. Niven.

Thank you for your interest

in buying Wycliff House.

My pleasure.

Hannah's told me great things

about you both.

Well, we have a vision

to present to you today,

and though it might not be quite

what you expected

we believe it's an even

better opportunity

than just a golf course.

So, without further ado...

Imagine a resort with all the

amenities of a five-star hotel.

Golf, a spa, luxury

accommodations...

and with all the history

of a world-class museum.

And as the guests wander

through the estate...

They will stroll back in time

and imagine themselves

as Vanderbilts or Morgans,

living the lives of gentlemen

or debutants.

They will walk amid living

history and experience life

in the Gilded Age first-hand.

And then afterwards they might

enjoy a round of golf

or a cocktail by the fire.

Please follow me.

And our rose garden provides

the ideal location

for weddings and events.

While paying homage to

the estate's historic character.

All with five-star dining

and accommodations.

All our plans are here

in our proposal

and uh, here's our vision of

how the house

can be renovated

and preserved.

A fusion of historic splendor

and modern luxury

while keeping this magnificent

estate intact.

All while delivering one of

the finest golf courses

in New England.

Please.

Thank you.

What is going on?

This is not what we discussed.

It's fine.

Everything is gonna

be fine.

You'll see. Just wait

until tomorrow.

And you'll still get

your finder's fee, I promise.

Oh I hope you know

what you're doing.

More and more people

are visiting the town

of Newton lately,

making this a unique business

opportunity for you.

But it's more than that.

I spent all my summers here

as a girl

and it was the happiest time

of my life.

I'd like others to experience

that, too.

Which is why I'd like to make

this a condition of the sale.

And on that note,

let me show you

where you could plan to put

the back nine.

And at our ball tonight

you'll get a glimpse of

what life was like here

in the Gilded Age.

Looking forward to it.

[phone rings]

I hate to interrupt

your fairytale

but I'm trying to round up

all of the trustees for

your conference call later

but everyone's in different

time zones.

One's traveling in Dubai,

another in Singapore...

I'll keep you posted.

Great.

I'm just juggling a few things

here but I'll be ready.

(Duncan):
Lucy, the caterers

are here I need your help!

Sounds like a gentleman

caller awaits.

I have to get ready

for the ball.

Have fun, and I'll give you

one hour heads up

before your call so

that you can get settled.

Perfect.

Thanks, Josephine.

Bye.

[classical music plays]

I would have invited

you by sending a letter

but I was worried

that it would take too...

You look amazing.

You look pretty nice yourself.

Thanks. I um, I borrowed

this from Randall.

I'm feeling a little

overdressed.

Don't. It suits you.

Shall we?

May I introduce,

our hosts for the evening,

Lucy and Duncan of

Wycliff House.

[applause]

Lucy, aren't you a vision?

Oh, your aunt would be so happy

there's dancing in

the ballroom again.

Thank you, Eleanor.

You know, I would take this

over some stuffy donor's

cocktail party any day.

I don't see Niven.

Lucy, it's time.

Your aunt always opened

the gala with a few words.

Hey, thanks for coming.

Hey.

Thank you all

for coming tonight.

Before our evening begins

I want to share with you

something my Aunt Grace

always told me.

How her grandfather-in-law,

Henry Wycliff,

felt that this house

was for everyone.

Here the gardener

might find himself at dinner

eating peach pie next to

President Grover Cleveland.

Henry opened his doors

to all

and my Aunt Grace would be

so happy to know

that we're keeping

that spirit alive tonight.

I'm not sure I can follow

in my Aunt Grace's footsteps

but I will try my best.

And on that note, let

the first dance begin.

[applause]

You ready?

Ready as I'll ever be.

You ok?

Everyone is staring.

You're right, but I think

they're staring at me.

Wondering how I got such

a beautiful dance partner.

[classical music playing]

[classical music playing]

So you're due back

in London next week.

Well, I suppose every

good fairytale

has to have an ending.

Maybe.

Being back here, I've remembered

some history.

What?

How happy I used to be here.

How happy I am now.

[phone alert]

What is it?

Josephine's been texting.

I missed it.

Sorry, Duncan.

I'll be back as soon as I can.

[sheep baas]

Josephine.

I am so sorry I missed

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