The Sweetest Heart

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I can't believe this is our last

evening together.

Hey, there's nothing

last about this.

You know what I mean.

It'll be a quick four years.

At Duke, maybe while

I'm at culinary school,

but then what?

Well, let's see.

I'll come back here,

I'll come back to Indian Lake,

figure out how to use

my degree and you'll-

Convince Mr. Wilson to sell me

the old creamery?

Once he tries your cupcakes

he won't be able to say no.

That's the hope.

And we'll get married, here,

at the lake.

In the evening?

Have three kids.

I love it.

It's the perfect plan.

Maddie, some people go their

whole lives waiting to find

that one person that they wanna

grow old with.

I just got lucky and found

you now.

Me too.

What's this?

It's my promise.

It's beautiful.

See? You can't get rid of me

that easily.

Good.

I slaved over these all day

so you better be hungry.

Chocolate velvet?

And you didn't even let me help.

I had to send you off

with your favorite.

I love you, Maddie.

I always will.

I love you, too.

[knocking]

Mmm, mmm, mmm.

So?

What do you think?

Too sweet?

Not sweet enough?

This one may be my favorite.

Really?

Because I wasn't sure if

I should bring it out today

but I really wanna showcase

something new.

Relax.

You are going to be great.

Well, if not it's back to baking

in my kitchen again.

Thank you, again, for setting up

this meeting with the banker.

I love my little cafe

but it's not gonna make it

if we can't expand.

Especially with everything

starting to break.

Well, my cousin said as far

as investment bankers go

he's a real rising star.

She also said he is

very handsome and single.

[laughs]

Thank you, Emma, but I think

I'll just focus on saving

my business for now,

if that's ok.

Oh, shoot!

I gotta go.

Thank you.

Delicious.

Mmm, mmm.

Ok, cupcakes are out,

business plan is printed,

and why does that

not sound good?

It's choking out a lot of steam.

Is it still making good coffee?

For now.

Let's just focus on that today,

ok?

Well, what about the oven?

What about it?

Last night's batch cooked

quicker than usual.

What if things start to burn?

Ok, I know the cafe

needs an overhaul

and hopefully today's meeting

will get us one step

closer to that,

but today let's just focus

on quality.

That's what we're selling.

The rest is just logistics.

What are these?

Our new sugar cookie cake

with brown butter,

rosemary, and pine nut frosting.

You made these last night?

Mmmhmm.

Mmm.

How do you do it?

Do what?

Make me feel better?

Oh, it's not me,

it's the cupcake.

And the fresh rosemary.

[sighs]

Alright.

Now, let's make a deal.

So originally this was one space

so we won't lose any character

by opening it up.

We're just gonna gain more

seating and catering and just...

everything.

Well, from what you told me

on the phone

this is exactly what I pictured.

Small town, charming...

it's a very different feel

from Chicago.

Well, we really appreciate you

coming all the way out here.

It's only an hour away.

And I am glad I came in person.

The space is really unique.

Yeah, I fell in love

with all these details

and I wanted to create cupcakes

that would capture

that same feeling.

And I grew up around here

so I know all the shop owners,

which is always really nice.

Is your family still here?

No, no.

Actually they moved to Florida

a few years ago,

but I- I never really wanted

to live anywhere else.

Hmm.

You know, actually,

this is um...

this is the old creamery

where my grandparents had

their first date.

And since my grandmother taught

me everything she knows

about baking it just...

well, it seemed perfect.

I think we can use that.

Use it? How?

Well, if someone wants to invest

in your cafe

they're gonna wanna know

that you've been doing this

for a long time.

That it's not just

some passing phase

and you're really invested

in being here.

Well, I guess I'm lucky

in that respect.

I've known what I wanted

to do since forever.

Now, I just gotta keep going.

Well, gourmet and made-to-order

cupcakes this good?

I don't think you'll have

a problem.

Well, we will if the oven

keeps quitting on us,

but the space is just

too limited to get ahead

or even just repair.

So why not a simple

business loan?

Because I've already taken out

too many loans to get this far.

I know that, but the investors

don't have to.

You start with passion,

build in potential.

Passion she can do.

[chuckles]

And a cute grandma

story never hurt.

Ok.

So- so where do we go from here?

I gotta run some numbers,

contact a few people and see

if anybody's interested.

How's that sound?

That sounds perfect.

Great.

Oh, wait!

Um, don't forget your samples.

One of every flavor.

How could I?

I don't want to jinx it

but I think that went really

well, don't you?

What?

Oh, nothing.

From a business perspective.

Mmmhmm.

Ok, you know what?

You and your whole

passion comment.

Get back to work.

Do we really want it snowing

at our wedding?

Ah, just...

spring is really soon

and summer's my busy season,

so...

But snow? It's just not

what I imagined.

I know.

Hi.

Sorry I'm late.

I had to get the oven

looked at again.

Oh, well, don't worry.

You're not even two minutes late

and I still haven't decided if

I'm having a salad or a burger.

Oh no.

Don't tell me you're doing

the no carb diet

now that you're engaged.

Well, considering we haven't set

a date yet, no.

And even when we do, no.

Ok.

It's just I don't wanna

rush this.

Let me rephrase that.

I just- I don't want to rush

the perfect day.

How's that?

Better.

I still can't believe the girl I

played bride with in fifth grade

is getting married.

[phone vibrating]

Do you remember our veils?

[gasps]

Yes!

Excuse me, I gotta take this.

Work calls.

The one we uh, the one we made

out of dish towels?

[laughs]

Those were very chic.

Maybe I should think about

bringing those back.

Maybe it's a good thing you

became an interior designer

and not a fashion designer.

Hey.

I bet I could make an entire

wedding dress

out of terry cloth.

Don't freak me out.

Anything bridal freaks you out.

That's not true.

I've pictured my

wedding day before.

Once. Like, a million

years ago.

More like ten years ago.

And it's not my fault

it fell apart.

Ok, I know you don't like

me saying this

but you need to get out there.

You don't wanna be my sad,

single friend

when I'm married

with, like, six kids.

I have been out there before,

plenty.

Ok, maybe not plenty but,

you know...

You can't keep comparing

everyone to Nate.

What?

This has nothing to do

with Nate.

I haven't seen or spoken

to him in years.

You know that.

Even if I did I'd still be fine.

Then why aren't you dating?

Because I've been busy with the

one relationship I can control.

Oh please, do not tell me that

you are talking about the cafe.

What?

You do realize how pathetic

that sounds.

Ok, pathetic may be a tad harsh.

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