The Sweeter Side of Life Page #6

Now, go get 'em, tiger.

Desiree!

Good luck, darlin'!

"Saw the article.

Us girls want to have drinks. "

Ah! Perfect.

"See you at 5."

Look out, New York.

I'm back.

- Okay, they're ready for you.

- All right.

Hey, Benny must be

pretty busy, huh?

- He went to Paris.

- Paris?

It was an unexpected trip.

Gabrielle had

some sort of crisis.

Have a safe flight.

Uh, thanks.

- Oh.

- Mm.

Marcus Kelly Macaroons.

One of our franchises.

So, Mrs. Harper...

Please, call me Desiree.

Of course.

Desiree, we do things

differently here at Zwieback International.

Anyone can franchise

a successful product,

but can they capture

the atmosphere

of love and caring that

has become the very essence

of what Paddy's Bakery

stands for?

Picture this:

The quintessential

family bakery,

established in 1892,

bringing a little slice

of home to the big city.

We have a deal memo here

for you to sign. James?

I'm sure you'll find our offer

more than satisfactory.

In addition

to the signing bonus,

Desiree will have the title

of co-executive director.

Mm. With my father.

Well, we would be happy

to discuss a minimal involvement for him.

Minimal?

Well, Desiree,

with all due respect,

he is in his sunset years,

and we are launching a new

contemporary franchise.

Yeah, we really want to push

the envelope on this one.

And push my father out

in the process?

Well, we'd keep him on

for the first few months.

- A few months?

- Whoa, whoa, come on.

Yeah, wait, wait, wait.

What happened here?

Just a minute ago, you had us

picturing Paddy's Bakery

as a snug, cozy

little slice of home.

Yeah, yeah, yeah,

but the twist is there's no room for dad.

May I suggest you have

another look at the offer.

Don't look at it.

I'm sure your father

would be happy retiring

in sunny Florida

with a big fat check.

See, that's where you're wrong.

Because your greedy gluttonous

muffins will come and go,

but my father is Paddy's Bakery,

and he is very happy

working in Flemington.

So what does this mean?

Desiree?

Sorry, gentlemen,

but we have no deal.

Rule!

I'm just gonna take these.

Desiree, I can't believe I'm saying this,

but you did the right thing.

Thanks, Eddie.

Hi.

- Hey.

- Hello there.

No, no, no, no.

Excuse me. We ordered Bellinis.

That is champagne

with white peaches, not yellow.

Don't think he understood me.

Sorry, Desiree.

This place has really gone to the natives.

So are you on your way?

I don't think I can make it.

What happened? I thought you were

staying in town to shop for apartments?

You know, suddenly

I've changed my mind.

Why?

Because I don't fit

in here anymore.

And you know what?

I don't want to.

Goodbye.

So, now what?

I'm going home.

Benny.

Watch your head, ma'am.

This way.

Wade?

I had to see you.

How did you know I was here?

I called the bakery.

Desiree. I'm sorry.

Olive dumped you, didn't she?

- Yeah.

- Ha! And a baby on the way?

- A false alarm.

- Oh, big surprise there.

I know I screwed up,

but just give us a second chance.

We can have

a beautiful life together.

We had a beautiful

life together, Wade.

It wasn't enough for you.

When did you get this?

I had a momentary

midlife crisis.

It won't happen again.

But isn't it gorgeous?

Come on. Now, let me

take you back home.

To Manhattan, where you belong.

Things have changed

for me now, Wade.

All right.

At least let me drive you

to the bakery. Come on.

All right.

You're gonna love it. Hmm?

That's it.

You'll see, Desiree.

I'm not the selfish idiot

I used to be.

I've changed.

Son of-

I didn't see you coming.

I'm so sorry.

You better be, big boy.

That's a $285,000 Ferrari!

- Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Okay, okay.

- Wade!

What are doing?

Leave Benny alone!

- You know this idiot?

- Yes!

- Hi.

- Hi.

How is Gabrielle?

My mother?

She's fine now.

Hello? Do I

look like I care?

- Did you say your mother?

- Yeah.

Desiree, would you get

back in the car, please?

No!

I've changed my mind, Wade.

What's wrong with you?

You have a perfectly simple decision.

You either take

the high life or the low life!

- You're the lowlife.

- Hey.

Don't you think you've

embarrassed yourself enough already?

Back off, baguette boy!

You back off, bucko!

Ow! Ooh!

Oh!

- You... You hit him!

- Uh-huh.

Ohh...

I need to find a better place

for that birdhouse.

I've got it, thanks.

Yep, in front of

all of my customers.

I don't think I've ever

felt so... emasculated.

Yeah. Sorry.

Is there something

I could do to help restore your reputation?

Well, since you asked.

Surprise!

Yeah!

I'm sorry, Daddy.

There is no franchise deal.

I know. Eddie called.

You do realize that,

if you'd have signed that deal,

you'd have your life back

on Fifth Avenue right now?

It wasn't worth it.

Thank you for not

selling your daddy out.

I'm so proud of you.

That means more to me than

any penthouse on any avenue.

I love you, Daddy.

Good girl.

Desiree, you did

the right thing by Mr. P.

- Good job.

- And that is something to celebrate.

It is.

Calvin, let's have some music.

You got it, Mr. P.

Hey! I'm sorry I'm late.

Us peons had to drive.

- Eddie!

- Plus, I had to pick up my date.

- Ooh-whoo!

- Tamika! Look at you!

You are a goddess.

You were right. Once I lost the

bulletproof vest, it fit like a glove.

So when did you two happen?

Well, I could ask

you two the same thing.

Well, it's party time!

What are you thinking?

You know, life is sweeter on

the other side of the river.

Come on, everybody!

You stole my light

I'm so upset

My heart's a wreck

I'm one whole mess

Get me out

I'm up all night

Why can't I

turn out the light

Oh

All night, all night

Oh

All night, all night

Oh

All night, all night

Oh

All night, all night

Whoa-oh-oh

Whoa

Whoa-oh-oh

Whoa

Whoa-oh-oh

I'm up all night

Why can't I

turn out the light

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