My Secret Valentine Page #4

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wants to buy the winery. I think

he just wants to drive me crazy.

He's out there on a tractor

with my dad, Leanne.

Well, you gotta give him

points for trying.

Uh, no. I don't

have to give him anything.

What's your dad gonna do?

Do you think he should sell?

I don't know. Maybe it's

the right thing to do,

'cause who else

is gonna run this place?

But... there's just something

about it doesn't feel right.

- You're talking about Seth?

- No, he's just...

doing his job in the most

aggravating way possible.

It's made a real

impression on you.

What? No! Nuh-uh. No way.

No impressions are being made...

whatsoever... on me.

- Excuse me?

- I'll get this.

- Oh, no. I'll do it.

- Hello.

- Hi. Oh, what a great choice.

This is

our five-year-old cab franc.

The medium body and high acidity

make it a beautiful wine to pair

with tomato and barbecue sauces.

I love this wine

because the more you drink it,

the more it reveals

itself to you.

You'll notice the plum

and strawberry notes

upfront, followed by

a slightly spicy side,

but you can't

give up on it, because...

you'll miss

the chocolate finish.

This wine is definitely not

for the impatient.

You really have to...

to work to fully appreciate it,

which is why it's one

of my absolute favourites.

You should try it

with the cheese.

Thank you!

I forgot how good

you are at this.

- No. I'm rusty.

- It didn't sound that way.

Thanks. It was

kind of fun, actually,

to talk about our wine again.

You ever thought

about taking over the winery?

Me? No.

No, my... my dad would

never go for that.

Growing up, he was always...

pushing me to go out

and find what I love.

What if what you love

is right here?

(phone beeping and buzzing)

Oh. The plumber's

on his way to the cabin.

- Is everything OK?

- Yeah, I just gotta go

let him in. The tenant

left a message about a leak.

- Well, I'll go.

- Really?

Yeah. Yeah, I'll go.

Otherwise, I have to stay here

and hang out with

my new best friend, Seth.

- Point taken.

- Yeah. I'll be back.

Have fun.

OK, so the kitchen's

just here.

(soft music)

"There's something comforting

about a creaky house.

You never feel alone."

It's like you're in my head.

Did you say something?

Oh, uh, no. Sorry.

Sorry. So, what's

the damage down there?

Nothing major.

Just a loose-fitting.

I'll be done here in a second.

- Oh, great.

I did find this...

tucked way back behind the sink.

My mom made this clock.

I'd wondered where it'd gone.

It's got a little water

damage, but with some luck,

you'll get it working again.

Thanks.

(phone beeping)

"Have you thought more about

my offer? Enjoy your break."

I'm all done.

Any more problems,

give me a call.

- Great. Thank you so much.

(soft music)

(door closing)

(music playing over speakers)

(sighing)

- Hello.

- Hi.

- What can I get for you?

- Um...

I'll do the...

the rib dinner, please.

- OK.

- And could you switch out

the mashed potatoes

for a kale salad?

I could, but not here.

Oh, OK. Uh...

I guess I'll just

take it as it comes.

- Excellent.

- And do you have a microbrew list?

This is wine country, honey.

There's no microbeer here.

We have wine and more wine.

All right. Well, then I...

I guess I'll...

I'll do the Grange pinot noir.

Well, I think

that's a good choice.

Welcome to town.

- It's that obvious, huh?

- Yeah.

(chuckling)

(insects chirping)

(Chloe sighing)

I hear you've been

going out to the cabin.

Well, Leanne sure is...

chatty today.

You know, that was

your mom's happy place.

I know she wanted it

to be the same for you.

I miss her.

I do too.

I see her in you

more and more every day.

You have her eyes.

You've always...

always said that.

And her feisty streak.

And that.

You know...

she made me want

to be a better man

every single day.

I know you'll

find that in someone too.

Is Valentine's Day

making you sappy, Dad?

I'd just like

everyone to be happy.

Oh, uh...

Seth wants to work

alongside you tomorrow.

You have gotta

stop giving him attention.

You're making him so much worse.

I had fun with him today.

And...

it's been a long time since I

got to show someone the ropes.

He's actually a fast learner.

Dad, I think you're forgetting

he wants to buy the winery.

Chloe... I'm not making

this decision lightly.

- Dad, I know you're not, but...

- And I do

appreciate that he's

making an effort

to get to know the winery.

And I need you

to at least pretend

to appreciate that too.

Believe it or not... I do.

Good.

You should, uh...

you should tell

your tractor buddy to wear

different clothes tomorrow.

OK.

Thanks Nancy.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Save me a piece of that pie, OK?

What, just a piece?

I'm gonna make a whole pie

just for you.

- You're the best.

(insects chirping)

(sighing)

"Any chance you know how to make

"a sentimental cuckoo clock

cuckoo once more?

Thanks, In Need of Repairs."

(chuckling)

(clock clanging)

Yeah... yeah, I can do that.

(upbeat music)

(door creaking)

Let me get that for you!

You weren't gonna

leave without me, were you?

What? No. Why would I do that?

Your companionship

is all I dream about.

Oh, so you're

dreaming of me now?

What? No.

No, that... No.

How do I look?

Um, like you...

you robbed a mannequin

at the Boot Barn.

I'll pretend

that's a compliment.

OK, listen.

I'm delivering cases

to our loyal customers today,

so just...

please stay out of my way

and let me do my job.

- You won't even know I'm here.

- Really?

- Yeah!

- OK.

(soft music)

Does GFW always hand-deliver?

You know, there's companies

that do this for you.

- Wait, GFW?

Grange Family Winery, GFW?

- OK. Don't ever say that again.

- Say what?

GFW? GF... W?

OK. I will pull

this truck over!

Ooh! Ooh!

To answer your question,

the vendors are more likely

to sell our wine

if a personal relationship

is established.

You know, it's something

called customer service.

Maybe they don't have

that where you're from.

You can't resist

a jab, can you?

It's not personal.

I'd be like this

with anyone from your business.

Oh, here!

Oh, no, let me get that for you!

- Oh, no, I got it. Thanks.

Now listen, these are long-time

customers, so there is no need

for you to say a word.

- Never crossed my mind.

Hi!

Chloe Grange! God, I

haven't seen you in ages!

Hey, I hear your dad

might be selling the winery?

Well, we'll see.

I thought you might want

a bonus case for Festival week.

Oh, you're a mind reader!

Your pinot is the best seller

in the house.

- That's great news!

- Who's your friend?

- Oh, uh, him?

He's a... he's

an exchange student...

from Finland. Yeah.

Doesn't speak English.

(speaking a foreign language)

Aww.

Good job! Yeah. He's new.

Let's go. We're gonna

go now, Seth.

OK. Take care!

Danke!

You speak Finnish?

No! But neither did she.

(both laughing)

All right, what's next?

(upbeat music)

(Chloe sighing)

OK.

Wait, wait, wait. No, wait.

Where is his order?

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